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Connecticut western news., 1895-02-14
THURSDAY. FEBRUARY II, 1895
Legislative Notes.

The following bills, among others, were introduced last week. Ia the sen- ate, by Senator Hall-Prohibiting the docking of horses tails; penalty not ex- ,eding one year imprisonment. or not less than Sl00 or over $500 fine. By Senator Warner-That in case of man dying without issue, leaving estate not exceeding S2. GOO, after payment of debts, the whole shall be held in trust for the support of the widow. By Senator Averil l-Prohibiting killing of par tridges, quail or woodcock. or hunting with dog and gun in Litchfield county until Nov. 1st, 1897.
 In the house, by MT Roraback. of North Canaan-To increase the number of deputy sheriffs in Litchfield county limiting officers fees for holding prison ers in custody to sl for each F hours or fraction thereof MT Eaton intro duced bill. by request, requiring pro- prietors of theatres to prevent the ob- struction of the view, presumably by the ladies' large hats.
 MT Ssnborn, of ColIinsville, introduc- cd bill providing for the discovery of tuberculosis, the slaughter of animals inflicted with the disease, and for com pensation of the owners of animals so slaughtered.
Connecticut western news., 1895-02-14
FALLS VILLAGE.

A party of 19 members of the whist club took sleighride to Ashley Falls last week Tuesday night, taking supper at the Ferris House at seven o'clock. They all went in one sleigh with four in hand.
 Thirteen went from this place to the Fellowship meeting at the Cong1 church in Salisbury last week Wednesday afternoon.
 Some forty attended the roll call and fellowship meeting at the Cong1 church Thursday night Refreshments were served in the ladies parlors
 Duke" Postmaster Chapin's bird dog which was taken to North Carolina on a hunting expedition by Lawyer N. A. Bishop of Bridgeport, was returned last week -.E -.
 President Chase of Bates College, of some town in Maine, was guest of his SOD, G A. Chase. over Sunday.
 Topsy Turvy concertat Frank Re ed s Wednesday night.
 A son was born to Robert and Clara Merriman Saturday morning.
 Gangs of men were sent out by the R R. Go. in both directions during the blockade last week, getting as much outside help as they could to clear the tracks.
Connecticut western news., 1895-02-14

MT and Mrs N. A. McNeil, of New York. were In town over Sunday at Walter Wakeman's.
 Mir and Mrs Murray Brown, of Lenox, Mass, have been at M. B. Richardson's 8 for few days.
 ''Betsey Bobbett" was given Friday evening, Sth inst, to small but appre- ciative audience, the storm keeping many away. The drama will be repeat ed Tuesday evening. 18th inst, also on Friday evening, 221 at which time Decker's orchestra, of Millerton, will furnish music for dancing after the play.
 Mrs Parks, of Ashley Falls, is at Geo. Dodge's. ,.e-,-s
 Mrs G. B. Thorpe and daughter. Miss Grace. of Bridgeport, returned home on Tuesday.
 The pulpit at Trinity church was not occupied on Sunday owing to the fact that the rector could not get here on account of the storm.
 Bob" is wearing 7x9 smile this week
Connecticut western news., 1895-02-14
EST CURN W ALL.

Geo H. Beck has gone to Bridgeport where he is employed in shear factory
 Miss Mary Beck has gone to Yales- vile for an extended visit.
 Miss Nellie Wilson returned to her home in Huntington last Wednesday.
 John Wood has been threatened with pneumonia but is on the gain at this writing. = : Mrs E. B. Wood has been on the sick list the past week.
 Miss Lydia Merwin closed her school in the Gray district last Friday.
 The ' P. s. c. B. sociable mention ed last week has been indefinitely post poned.
 Geo W. Cochrane' is visiting friends .in Huntington for which place he left last Wedne jay.
 Mrs Charles Miller has been quits ill the past week, but is now improving.
 People who have farms, or country homes, for sale or to rent in this sec ton will do well to address. HARRY SEDGwIcK, Cornwall Hollow, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1895-02-14
LAX EVHLLE.

Our people were shocked Monday morning to hear the sad news that Mrs W. Fl. Bsrnum had died suddenly that morning.
 A. F. Roberts large and handsome store building is being finished rapidly. The heating apparatus Is being put in. The building will be lighted by gas.
 Mrs Edward Hubbard arrived home last Thursday from an extended visit to friends in the eastern part of this state. Mir and Mrs Hubbard will board now at Mrs Dakin's, until their new house is finished.
 Wm. E. Cornell has partner in his business; Chas. R. Nergebsuer, of De- troit, Mich. He is licensed plumber.
 Monday a race track was scraped on our lake and trotting commenced again Tuesday afternoon.
 Mir Andrews, who has been very low with pneumonia, is able to be out doors again. H. Fl. Mason has recovered from his attack of grip and is able to attend to business.
Connecticut western news., 1895-02-14
GREAT HARRINGTON.

The snow storm with high winds, which began last Thursday night, has been almost equal to the great blizzard of 1888. The rural districts and neigh boring towns have been cut off from all communication with this village. Only one team succeeded after a great effort in getting through from the west part of the town and two or three men on foot after wallowing in drifts for an hour and half got over from Seekonk The stages from Afford, Monterey, New Marlboro and Egremont could not make their daily trips. The farmers have not been able to take their milk to the depot and business in general has been almost suspended. Early in the week proceeding the blizzard the mercury ranged from 10 degrees above to 20 de- grees below zero. Monday the roads were opened in all directions and stages from adjacent towns got in with the mail. ss.xs.1
 The farmers market day association will have another sale at the Miller House yard Feb. g.
 The post office, which was removed from the Berkshire block when the upper part of that building was burned in January, was moved back to its nicer quarters Saturday.
 The annual concert and ball of Hope Firo company occurs to night at the Town Hall.
 The Congregational society will meet tomorrow evening to take formal action on the resignation of their pastor, Rev F. R. Marvin.
 The executive committee of the Housatonic Agricultural Society, at its meeting last week, appointed sub. committee, who are to contract for the building of a 60 feet addition to the grand stand. New stables for trottine horses will also be built.
 Rev Dr R. s. McArthur, of New York will lecture in the Free library course at the-Town Hall tomorrow evening.
Connecticut western news., 1895-02-14
HIM R ROCK.
DEATH OF MRS BARNUM.

DEATH OF MRS BARNUM.
 The community was startled Monday morning by the sad news of the death of Mrs W. Fl. Barnum, after a short ill., ness of about one week. She was taken with la grippe the 2d inst, which de- veloped into pneumonia and she died peacefully at about ten o'clock Monday morning. The late Mrs Barnum was 8 daughter of Charles Bulrall. of Canaan, and was born at Canaan in 1919 and was married to the late Hon. w. H. Barnum in 1847. Four children are now living, Mrs u. s. Clapp, of Philadelphia, Wm. M. Barnum, of New York. Laura 0. and Charles W. Bsrnum of this village. For years Mrs Barpum was mother to all the people of this village, always think ing of their welfare and constantly do- ing for their comfort and happiness The funeral was held yesterday (Wed- nesdayj afternoon at two o'clock at Trinity church.
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HUNTSVILLE.

Mir and Mrs C.. S. Adam, of East Ca- naan, spent a little time last week as guests at the home of MT and Mrs q. E. Judd.
 v Mrs W. W. Willard has been sick for some time past but is now slightly i'm proving. TT
 Mrs Levi Ganser has been in Falls Village during the past week caring for her aunt, Mrs E E. Manley, who had the misfortune to slip, falling on the ice and dislocating her elbow.
 Poor time this week for items, Mir Editor. No mail for several days on account of the impossible condition of the roads. The snow drifts are so high we cannot gossip over the garden fence with our neighbors so you will please excuse us for this time for not giving you the happenings from our little cor Ter of the world.
Connecticut western news., 1895-02-14
SALISBUR Y.

Rev J. Fl. George left town Monday morning for short visit to Fort Mon- roe, Virginia.
 The Fellowship meeting held last week in the Congregational church was we'll attended, considering the weather. Falls Village was we'll represented, also Sharon, East Canaan and Norfolk. The meeting was called to order by Thomas l.. Norton. who delivered the address of welcome. Rev Mir Utterwick discuss ed "Sin. our condition under it and the remedy" He was followed by Revs Abrams and Hanna. In the evening Rev. Mir Dwyer presided Rev MT Law renee offered prayer. Rev Lyman War ner conducted the responsive services. Addresses on the cure of sin were deliv- cred by Revs Dwyer, Abrams, Hanna and DePeu. Among the audience m the evening were the young ladies from Falls Village. noticed also Mir Chase, of the Hunt school; suppose he WAS in their care. Also noticed MT and Mrs Chas. Ford. Rev J. o. Goddard had the grip and was unable to give us even his presence. The ladies served tea at Town Hall between the afternoon and evening services.
 Rev E. Sanford and family move to Willimantic this week, where Mir San ford has accepted position.
 The entertainment in the hall last week by the young people of the vil- lage for the benefit of the Nebraska suf- ferers, proved success; quite num- Der of the village people were o1t in spite of the snow storm. Dr Knight, with his orchestra of seven pieces, add ed very much to the entertainment. The tableanx, Little Boy Blue" and "Tom Thumb and Bride" are worthy of especial notice; also the goodnight drill. This was executed by eight little girls marching to music, each carrying doll and lighted candle. After re- beating few lines they woula disap- pear by twos, the concluding scene be- ing tableau of one in her crio asleep. The short dramas, too, were we'll play. ed Most of the characters did very nicely indeed.
 l suppose every correspondent will give you forcible description of the storm, so you nay put any or all of them in for us; we had 1t.
 Travelling is so bad that peddler's pack was seen going around alone. Bert Selleck and wife and A. Ostran- der and family have the grip.
 Mrs Wm. Clark arrived on Monday from visit in Sheffield. it being the first time she could get to train from her fathers house since Thursday.
Connecticut western news., 1895-02-14
After Twenty Years.

He wa. asking the old man for his daughter in marriage. He was talking tremblinely, hesltatingly, as you rcnd of in story books, and the sccno was full of color, so far as an irato father and nerve less young man could make it.
 It came the old mans turn to speak, and as he began his face was whito with passion, and his voice shook with excite. ment "You want to marry my daugh- teri" he said. "Ah, now Is the time for my revengel Twenty years ago your fa- ther crippled me in stock deal, and swore to be revengedi And now my time has come"
 He paused for breath, and tho aspirnnt for the maiden's hand was about to beat a nasty retreat in the face of supposed de- feat when the father brokc forth again:
 Yes, sir, I swore to be revenged, and I'll now strike the father through the son. Want my daughter, ehs Well, take her, and may she prove as expensive to you as she has to me"
 The old man dropped Into his chair, worn out with the excitement of his plot, and the young man fainted.-Springneld (Mass.D Union.
Connecticut western news., 1895-02-14
NORFOLK.

There was very small attendance Sunday at the Congregational church on account of the extreme depth of snow. The Rev MT DePeu led the Sunday school n the absence of Mir Carter.
 A. ?. Curtis has purchased the store of W. K, Lsudon and took possession Monday. He has secured James Thompson as clerk.
 Mrs Thackery and John Barry are both quite sick with grip.
 It is reported that Isaac Duncan, of Pine Plains, N. T., is to carry on the livery business at Erastus Johnson's, and is to take possession on April lst
 Mrs Terry's valuable St. Bernard dog "Ponto" was killed by the cars on Sat- urday on the track near Prof. Carter's.
 Mrs John Kirby is seriously ill.,, Her daughter, from Bridgeport, has been summoned to care for her.
 The '. P S. c. E. held social at Academy Hall on Tuesday evening. Mulford Dutcher, of this place, and Miss Kate Horan, of Canaan, were mar ried at Millerton on Friday. the 7th, and are expected here to reside with Mrs William Morgan after their wedding tour.
 Thomas Morris, living in the north part of the town, bad his hen house and several small buildings burned last week. They caught fire from ashes be ing stored there.
 Samuel Caufeld Is still confined tc the house from his severe hurt, caused by falling on the ice. Tobp Walcb of Hartford has pur. chased E. D. Ives valuable hackney colt and John O'Brien took it to Hart. ford last week.
 Prof. Hurst is to give one of his fine exhibitions at the gymnasium on the 2ad of this month. This one is expect ed to excel all others ever given here. James Kane, of East Canaan, is assist ing at the hotel while MT Stevens is on his southern trip.
 Miss Julia Mills is quite sick with grip.
 Jeremiah Johnson had paralyti shock on Saturday and is not expected to live.
 Augustus Lawrence arrived home last week, and he and his mother expect soon to start for Florida, as is their GUS tom every winter, to look after theil orange groves and property there. The hosiery after one weeks vacation resumed work on Monday. They usual ly close much longer time in winter E. O. Stevens, of this place. and Geo Utton. of Winsted, who sailed from New York, Feb. 9th, for Florida, arriv ed at Savannah, Ga. last Friday night and from thence proceeded by rail-
Connecticut western news., 1895-02-14
STATE NEWS.

O. A. Hubbell's store and dwelling house in Harwinton Center was destroy ed by fire Tuesday morning. Cause unknown. Loss about g., 1000. Insur- ance $1.600.
 Abby Smith. who recently died lat the home of Justice Charles A John son in Bozrah, was probably the oldest person in the state, her age being 113.
 The war department has assigned a very desirable plot in the Arlington cemetery to the regimental committee of the I'd Conn. Heavy Artillery on which to erect monument.
 Burrville young people have a craze for walking on snow shoes.
 The new Town Hall at New Hartford will be dedicated Feb. 9. A public meeting will be held in the afternoon | ming there will be a show of some kind to wind up with ball.
 Terryville Is stirred up over crusade against gam bling begun by the pastor of one of the churches. The Law and Order League have been asked to put a stop to the sale of lottery tickets and close the gambling dens said to be kept open.
 The selectmen of Windsor are deter mined to rid the town of tramps and have decided to prosecute them to the full extent of the law. Notices will soon be posted along the highways, on sign posts and in public places stating that any tramp or idle persons found without visible means of support will be arrested.
 At the recent annual meeting of the Connecticut Humane society in Hart ford General Agent Dwight ". Thrall advocated the whipping post for brutal husbands, who practice cruelty upon their wives. He said that if men who drink and beat their wives and children could suffer the sting of the lash ii would lessen the abuse.
 The business of the Consolidated road for the last quarter of 1894 was very heavy, the net earnings showing au in crease of S664 236 over those of the last quarter of 1893. It is also reported that in the spring the road will put dining cars on all it's lines, which will be for the use of all passengers, instead of only the parlor car passengers.
 Joseph Jones, William Weiss and Charles O'Brien were arrested at Dan. bury last Friday on suspicion of being the burglars who broke into tIe Mat teawan IN. Y.,) post office and killed g man Tuesday night, Feb. 9th.
 Two hundred and eighty-five cases oI tobacco will be sold at the auction sale in New York city during the last week of this month, under the auspices of the Tobacco Growers Exchange.
 Bandmaster Innes, of the Thirteenth Regiment, has sent for the second time his resignation to Colonel Austin. in which he insist on it's acceptance. The concert business having grown to such enormous proportions, it was not possi ble for MT Innes to do justice to his regimental duties. A syndicate has been formed for the purpose of ex. plotting "War and Peace" through the coming spring, summer and fall seasons The title of the enlarged organization will be 'Innes' Famous Military Or. chestra," producing the great histori cal-musical spectacle. War and Peace, ? under the management of the Innes Syndicate, of New York; Col. W. H. Stevenson, president and treasurer; F. N. Innes, general manager and director.
Connecticut western news., 1895-02-14
CANAAN VALLEY.

The blizzard of last week was the worst for many years. almost equal to the big storm in 1888. Gangs of men with shovels and snow blows have been the order of the week.
 Last Friday evening Wm. Amstead s house took fire from 8 defective chim- ney, but by prompt action on the part of the family the fire was extinguished with but little damage
 Many apples and potatoes have been frozen during the past week.
 Owing to the snow, Miss Stevens was unable to reach her school in Wads- worth district, consequently there has been no school for Q week.
Connecticut western news., 1895-02-14

The exposure to all sorts and condi- tions of weather that lumberman is called upon to endure in the camps often produces severe colds which, if not promptly checked, result in congestion or pneumonia. Mir J. O. Davenport, ex-manager of the Fort Bragg Redwood Co.,, an immense institution at Fort Bragg. Cal, says they sell large quan- titles of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at the company's store and that he has himself used this remedy for severe cold and obtained immediate relief This medicine prevents any tendency of a cold toward pneumonia and insures prompt recovery. For sale by drug gists and dealers everywhere.
Connecticut western news., 1895-02-14
No Room For the Ladies.

One foggy night three elderly ladies stood waiting for bus in KensinRton High street.
 Presently through the murky atmos- phere there loomed what was apparently one of these much abused but we'll patron ized vehicles.
 As 1t was passing them without any at. tention being paid to their frantic signals of distress with umbrellas, etc, one lady cried out:
 Hi, conductor, stopp
 Much to the amusement of the by islanders came tho words, Full inside, num-" from the burly guardian of tht peace who was driving one of her majes tvs police yans.-Tit Bits
Connecticut western news., 1895-02-14
An old Friend.

A few days ago the little son of a we'll known physician was entertaining play mate at his fathers house. AS children will, they ransacked every nook and cor ner of the building. Their curiosity led them to explore the recosses of a closet in which the doctor keeps his instruments and other personal effects, among which is a complete skeleton. The strange boy was frightened when he first beheld the erinning remnant of what onco had been a human being and started to run away. The doctors son, however, had seen tho skeleton so often that he entertained for 1t only that feeling of contempt begotten by familiarity, and in a little while suo' ceeded in so allaying the fears of his com panion that the younRster began to han de the thing and rattle its dry bones.
 ''where did you father get its" he final ly asked.
 II don't know" was the reply. But I guess 1t was his first patient for he's had it an awful long time. Butte Miner.
Connecticut western news., 1895-02-14
MY CASTLE IN THE AIR.

If I could 90 ballooning -SSF And had the time to spare, ssyS. I'd journey 10 discover s..4Ss- My castle in the air. NfC 1t stands, that stately building. Beyond the yellow moon, Where tradesmen's bills can never come Not even by balloon. ~. The water rate collector
 He eyes its door in vain, -g Because its cistern runs with N No water, but champagne. Its roof has been constructed
 So very high and steep No lovelorn cats can chamber there To frightcn gentle sleep. My neighbours hens can never
 Defy iSe garden wall, Because there are no neighbors
 Or hencoops near at all k So, in the garden nodding. ME In rich profusion grow Mf, Tobacco trees and cauiifowers Et' And roses all arrow. S ohi could reach my castle, I'd never need to think, I'd never need to scribble
 And clothe my dreams in ink. So when I'm not so busy
 I'll hire a big balloon
 And sail away with-I know whom Beyond the yellow moon David la Costa in Home and Country.
Connecticut western news., 1895-02-14
Le0GJ Notices.
DIsTRICT of Salisbury ss. Probate Court, 1( Feb. II, 1895.

DIsTRIC1 of Salisbury ss. Probate Court, U Feb II, 1895.
 Estate of James Brasie, late of Salisbury, in said district, deceased.
 Upon the application of Alfred B. Brasie, administrator of said estate, praying for an order to sell the following described real es- tate belonging to said estate, viz that cer- tain farm of land in said Salisbury lying on both sides of the highway Iestding from Lime Rock Village to Lime Rock Station. bounded northerly by the highway leading from Lime Rock Village to Falls Village and by land CT John Owen; easterly by land of said John Owen; southerly by land of the estate Of Nm. H. Barnum, decd. and westerly by land of said Barnum estate, land of Si ney F, Ensign and land of Freeman Nosburgh. containing eighty-flve acres, more or less. with dwell- ing house, barns and other buildings thereon standing, 1t is
 ordered-That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Oflice in Sails bury in said district on th 23d day of Febru- ary 1895 at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, and that notice of the pendency of Said appltca- ton and of the time and place of hearing thereon be given by publishing this order once in some newspaper having a circulation in said district, at least one week before the date of said hearing.
 Attest, DONALD T. WARNER, Judge.
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ALL FREE.

Those who have used Dr Kings New Discovery know it's value, and those who have not, have now the opportunity to fry it Free. Call on the advertised druggist and get trial bottle, free. Ser d your name and address to H. E. Bucklen & Co.,, Chicago, and get sam- pie box of Dr Kings New Life Pills free, as we'll as a copy of Guide to Health and Household Instructor, free. All of which is guaranteed to do you good and cost you nothing. w. H. Camps drugstore.
Connecticut western news., 1895-02-14

A gentleman of this county who has excellent judgment remarked to us the other day that he knew of no pill, so good for constipation, dyspepsia and liver complaint as DeWitt's Little Early Risers. W. H. Camp, Canaan, Geo. T. Johnson, Norfolk. e..
Connecticut western news., 1895-02-14

We wish to state to our patrons tha One Minute Cough Cure is 8 safe and reliable remedy for children troubled with croup, colds, hoarsness and lung troubles. It is pleasant to take and quickly cures. W H. Camp, Canaan, Geo. T. Johnson, Norfolk. ...
Connecticut western news., 1895-02-14

The largest permanent store of coined money in the world is the imperial war treasure of Germany-a portion saved for emergencies from the Sl, GOO, ,000,- 900 paid by France after the Franco Prussian war and locked up in the Julius Tower of the fortress of Spsndsu. It amounts to the value of S30, 900, GOO.
Connecticut western news., 1895-02-14
BUCKLEN,s ARNICA sALvE.

The best sslve in the world for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns, and all skin eruptions, and posi- lively cures piles, or no pay required It is guaranteed to give perfect satis. faction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by W. H. Camp.
Connecticut western news., 1895-02-14
Impressionable. .

Mrs. Highfli-Oh, dear, there come the ohildrenl must get Fido out of the room
 Visitor-Do you feel afraid to have him with the childreny
 Mrs Highfli-Mercy, yes! He's so bright he'd be taking up some of their rude ways next thing.-Chicago Inter