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Connecticut western news., 1895-05-16
DISTRICT of Cornwall ss. Probate Court,

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 Upon the application of Nellie A. Preston showing that she is the guardian to Harold Andrus Preston, minor, residing without the state of Connecticut, and that said minor Is the owner of real estate lying in the town of Cornwall, In the Probate District Of Corn wall and state of Connecticut, viz: an un- divided one-ffth interest Subject to the down right of the widowl in the estate of Alauson Preston, late of Cornwall, deceased. and that said estate Is improductive and that 1t will be for the advantage of said minor to sell the same and invest the same according to law and paying for an order to sell the same pursuant to the statute in such case made and provided, as per application on Ale more fully appears, 1t is
 0rdered-That said application be heard and determined at the Probate office in Corn wall in said district on the 20th day of May A. D. 1895, at one o'clock in the after noon. and that notice be given of the penden- cy of said application and of tho time and place of hearing thereon. by publishing the same two weeks successively in some news paper having a circulation in said district and by posting copy thereof, on the public sign-post in the town of Cornwall in said district.
 dEo. 0. HARRISON, Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-16
NORFOLK.

Prof. Brink, of Amherst college, sup piled the Congregational pulpit on Sum- day, in the absence of Mir DePeu.
 MT and Mrs Ward Smith, of Hudson, N. Y.,and MT Charles Smith, of Collins vile, spent Sunday with their parents, MT and Mrs Henry Smith.
 Mrs J. N. Cowles and daughter Anna are spending few weeks in Washing ton, D, O.
 Dr Peaslie, of New York. has been in town looking after his large tract of real estate.
 Rev MT DePeu is taking two weeks vacation.
 MT ard Mrs Bridgman and son FL dridge have arrived in town for the summer.
 The Rev James Dennis is to occupy the Humphrey residence this summer.
 The Library is opened again, having been closed the past week, as Hartford parties have been polishing the floors.
 MT W. W. Bittner, of Hartford, is stopping at the Stevens House.
 Isaac Duncan has been very unfortu- nate since he started in the livery busi- ness. Sunday his large brown horse died, and he has another under Dr Heath's care with broken leg.
 Richards Curtiss' team took fright from a bicycle and ran, but with no serious damage.
 Lawyer H. G Newton, wife and sister, of New Haven, are stopping at Mrs T. H. Beardsley's for few days.
 An amusing drama entitled "Rio Grande'' was given at the Gymnasium by home talent on Wednesday evening, at the Norfolk club entertainment
 Mrs Logan addresses the W. F. M. s. at the Chapel on Friday afternoon, at three o'clock.
 R. A. Dorman, of New York, who owns cottage here, is stopping in town few days.
 MT and Mrs E. Y. Swift are to arrive at Knolly Brook cottage this week
 Harvey Smith, of Winsted, son of the late Harry Smith, formerly of Nor folk, died of paralytic shock on Sun- day. Funeral on Tuesday.
 Several from here are going on the excursion Monday.
 Miles Rood commenced work at the station Wednesday.
 Melvin Snow has taken the contract to build the foundation for the new Town Hall at Goshen and started on Monday with number of men for that place,
 Dr Gidman is building large two story addition to his house.
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-16
STATE NEWS.

Last Thursday in response to the Mayors appeal S700 was subscribed to be used for nurses and medicine for the poor typhoid patients of Stamford. No new sases were reported on that day.
 A horse and cart fell 160 feet into O quarry at Portland last week. The horse was terribly mangled.
 The reports of an epidemic of typhoid fever at New Milford were much exag- gerated. There are but two cases and no further spread of the disease is fear ed.
 Twenty-Five bench moulders employ ed by the Turner X Seymour Manufac turing Compsn at Torrington went out on strike Monday morning for an in crease in wages. The men ask for the restoration of 10 per cent cut in wages made year ago.
 Patrick Carey, jr., notorious young criminal of Holland county, who was to have been tried for burglary, escaped from the Holland jail on Saturday about midnight.
 The report of the new health officer of Stamford; presented to the common council on Monday, shows total number of cases of typhoid fever to be 325. No new cases had been reported in the last 24 hours. Twenty cases iu the hospl. tai. The council ordered all wells fill ed in. Funds for relief, S2, 900 on Monday. and 80 trained nurses provid- ed.
 Sheriff Nellis has appointed Wilbur F. Coe, of Winsted, deputy sheriff for Winchester. MT Coe has been twice warden of the borough of Winsted, also burgess. He was . member of Gov. Andrews staff and quarter-master, and at one time captain of Go. l., 4th regi- ment. He is now connected with the Winsted Silk Go. as superintendent of the printing department of the mill.
 Joseph l.. Barbour, of Hartford, will deliver the Memorial Day address at Torrington.
 Gov. Coffin has appointed the follow ing members of the newly created fish and game commission: Representative Hubert Williams, of Salisbury; A. O. Collins, of Hartford; and James A. Bill, of Lyme.
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-16
Wealth in the United States.
 Hartford Times.l

Here are some of the results obtained by Henry Gannett,a careful statistician, who has been making computations about the wealth of this people. He finds that in 1880 the wealth of the United States was $43. 642, ,0O0. 900, or an average of $87O to each inhabitant; that it was about $62, 500. 900, 900 in 1890. or about $1, 900 to each inhabitant, and that at both dates it was greater than the wealth of any other nation. MT Gannett finds that per cent of the to- tai wealth of the country is owned by millionaires, 27 per cent by people worth from $1OO,0OO to $1.OOO,O 900. 25 per cent by those worth from $lO, 900 to 210O, 900, 37 per cent, the largest per centage. by those worth from $1, ,OOO to 2i0. 900 each, and 6 per cent by those owning lees than $1, ,0O0 each.
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-16
Agreeably Surprised.

'I had very severe cold on my lungs that caused much soreness and gave me considerable uneasiness in regard to the result. says Mir T. B. Smith, of Bill erica, Mass. "A local druggist called my attention to Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, and on his recommendation I gave the remedy careful trial. The result surprised me; recovered entirely in three days" 25 and 50 cent bottles for sale by druggists and dealers every where
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-16
ELECTRIC BITTERS.

This remedy is becoming so we'll known and so popular as to need no special mention. All who have used Electric Bitters sing the same song of praise.-A purer medicine does not ex- ist and it is guaranteed to do all that is claimed. Electric Bitters will cure all diseases of the Liver and Kidneys, will remove Pimples, Boils, Salt Rheum and other affections caused by impure blood. Will drive Malaria from the system and prevent as we'll as cure all Malarial fevers.-For cure of headache. consti- patton and indigestion try Electric Bit ters-Entire satisfaction guaranteed, or money refunded-Price 50 cts and $1.00 per bottle at w. H. Camps Drug store.
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-16
HIM E ROCK.

Harry Amundson, aged five years, fell of fence on Monday evening and broke his arm.
 Gardeners reported frost bitten crops Tuesday morning.
 Hon S. P. Ensign, who is at Upion- vile being treated for rheumatism, came home for a two days visit last week and is greatly improved in health. He will remain there some few weeks longer.
 Mrs O. w. Barnum gave a very en- joyable party to the young unmarried people.
 The Misses Ensign are visiting friends in New York city this week.
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-16
A T a Court of Probate held at sharon or

Court or Probate held at Sharon on A the 2d day of May 1895.
 Present.: William W. Knight, Judge.
 Estate of Jacob Zinn late of sharon in said district, deceased.
 George H. Finn. of Lakeville Conn, appear ed in court and moved that letters of admin istration be granted upon the estate of said deceased alleged intestate, to Herman c. Rowley of Sharon, Conn.,, therefore
 Ordered, that said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office in sharon in said district, on the 18th day of May A. D. 1895 at 10 o'clock, forenoon; and that said George Fl. Finn give public notice to all per- sons interested In said estate by advertising twice in weekly newspaper having a circu- lation in said probate district, and by posting a copy of this order upon public sign post In the town of sharon, at least i've days be- fore the day of said hearing. to appear If they see cause, at said time and place. and be heard relative thereto, and make return to the court.
 Attest, WILLIAM ". KNIGHT, Judge
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-16
NEW MARLBORO.

Lightning struck the barn of George Gibson, of Hartsvillc, last week We'd nesday night and burned it to the ground. They were milking at the time. Mir Gibson was knocked off his stool and partially stunned.
 There was frost here in the night of the 18th and 18th. Quite a change in the weather from last week.
 They are repairing and painting the store.
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-16

J. A. Richardson. of Jefferson City. Mo, Chief Enrolling force 38th general assembly of Missouri, writes: wish to testify to the merits of One Minute Cough Cure. When other 80 called cures failed, I obtained almost instant relief and speedy cure by the use of One Minute Cough Cure. W. H. Camp. Canaan; Geo. T. Johnson, Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-16
Dabscripsion Account.

The date on the colored slip of paper with Vhtch fine subscription is paid thus, R. B. Cmith 5iuls6 indicates that Mir Smith has paid for his paper to July 5, 1893; It is hoped tnas es Indicated by the date on their papers, IS always correct, and when they pay for re renewal of their subscription will observe proper credit and in the event of an error 70 Inform us for correction at once. NO clalms for errors In these accounts will nereaiteI pe considered unless presented within thirty days after tho payment Is claimed to nave been made, as the receipt of the paper with nIainIy printed thereon is prfma facte evil 1once of its acceptance as correct.
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-16
A Remarkable HKitty.o

An exchange of last week contains the following:
 The star of the cat show in New York seems to be short-haired animal from Philadelphia, valued at $1.0O0, and known as "Grover B." He sits at the table with his master and mistress, in 8 high chair, and feeds himself with his paw. His mistress declares that he be- hayes with quiet propriety which most children would do we'll to initiate"
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-16

W. T. Sanford, Station Agent of Leep- CT, Clarion Go. Pa, writes: can rec ommend One Minute Cough Cure as the best I ever used. It gave instant relief and quick cure. w. H. Camp, Canaan; Geo. T. Johnson, Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-16
A Remarkable Cure of Rheumatism.
 From the Groton Connecticut Review.

From the Groton Connecticut Review.
 David Lewis, who has been afflicted all winter by rheumatism, is out again and all due to one of the medicines ad- vertised in our columns. After trying everything possible, he used Chamber lain's Pain Balm. which has relieved him of all pain, from which he was Q constant sufferer and promises to make him fit for duty soon. We know David has been great sufferer and are glad to zee him around again. For sale by druggist and dealers everywhere.
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-16

De Wits Witch Hazel Salve cures scslds, burns. indolent sores, and never fails to cure piles. w. H. Camp, Ca naan; Geo. T, Johnson, Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-16
Ellsworth Society
Ellsworth Society
 vs. ORDER OF NOTICE. Engene Demnsey, ct al State of Connecticut woodbury County of Litchheld DO May 8th A ID l8e5

County of Litchneld ss May sth. A. D.1ss5.
 Upon the complaint of the said Ellsworth Society of sharon in said county, praying for reasons therein get forth for foreclosure and possession of certain mortgaged premises re- turnable to the Court of Common Pleas for Litchfeld County to be holden in said coun- ty on the 1st Tuesday of June, A. D., 1895.
 It appearing to and being found by the subscribing authority that Matthew Dem nsey one of the defendants in said action is absent from the state and has gone to parts un- known. Therefore
 Ordered that notice of the pendency of said complaint be given said defendant by pub fishing this order in tho CONNECTICUT WEST ERIN NKws, weekly newspaper printed at North Canaan in said county of Ltchfield before the 18th day of May 1895 and return make. ARTHUR D. WARNER, Judge of the Court of Common Pleas for Litchheld County.
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-16

Our patrons will find De Wits Little Early Risers safe and reliable remedy for constipation, dyspepsia and liver complaints. W. H. Camp, Canaan; Geo. T. Johnson, Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-16
naw. Respecting Newspaper~,

naws Respecting NeWsPaPerSs Printed for the benefit of those who think snat ordering . paper stopped absolves them from paying up arrearages:-
 ..If subscribers refuse or neglect to take their paper from the post-ofice to which they are d. eectel they are held responsible until they have setted their bills and ordered their papers discon tinued.
 'sSabscrib~rs who do not give express notice to sae contrary are considered as wishing tocontinue their subscriptions.
 .If bscribers ord CT the hediscontinuAnce oftheir autil all arroare are paid
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-16

Total. ss5S, S,125 Il STATE coanf9 0n 69SsfGasSSg of ni1aSS9id Canaan I, Dwight E. Dean, Cashier of the above named bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief
 DWIGHT E. DEAN, Cashier, Subscribed and sworn to before mo this 10th day of May, 1895.
 WILLIAM R. HUBBKLL, Notary Public. Correct Attest :-
 A. 0. RANDALL,
 r E; . V; SS,ass, sSgss, Directors.
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-16

DEPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE IO NATIONAL IRON BANK, at Falls Village in the State of Connecticut, at the close of business, May 2. 1895.
 RESOURCES. Loans and discounts. S247, orr 62 Overdrafts secured and unsecured 399 IS U. s. Bonds to secure circulation. 90 900 % Premiums on U. s. Bonds. 4,0O0 % Banking house, furniture and
 fixtures. 1000 % Due from National Banks (not Re-
 serve Agents.) 7e4 Si Due from State Banks and bankers. S.459 09 Due from approved reserve agents. 28,776 60 Checks and other cash items. 452 S5 Notes of other National Banks 100 % Fractional paper currency, nickels LAWFUL MONEY RESERVE IN BANK, VIZ. VA Specie. l2,642 % Legal tender notes. 4,0oO % Redemption fund with U. s. Treas
 urer (5 per cent. of circulation.l 2.25o % Total. Ss55, ,125 Il
 LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid in. s2o0OOo % Surplus fund. 10000 % Undivided profits, less expenses
 and taxes paid 9es7 0s National Bank notes outstanding. 450O0 % Due to other National Banks lOs93 40 Dividends unpaid 60 co Individual deposits subject to ch'k. 52, ,996 g Demand certificates of deposit. 2175 34
 Total Sa6s Iok i,
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-16
JOHN c. BENTON

We are receiving our new Spring stock of .s
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-05-02
County Commissioners Court.

An adjourned session of the March
term of court of County commissioners.
was held at the Court House Tuesday
and Wednesday, at which notice was
ordered for hearings upon two road pc
titions. One was by the selectmen of
SkoWhegan, for the establishing of the
line aud boundaries on the roads Sin this
town between Skowhegan and Easl
Madison and on the road to Madison
Centre. The other was by the select
men of Madison for establishment of
boundaries in the town of Madison be-
tween Skowhegan and Madison Centre.
and between Madison Centre and Madi-
son Bridge. These road lines have be-
come matter of considerable un-
certainty and it is very desirable to
have the boundaries made certain. The
Commissioners also passed upon "A
number of accounts and transacted gen
eral business besides attending to vari-
Gus matters connected with the erection
of the Jail.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-05-02
Curtis' Store open eyery eyening.


Remember the auction sale Saturday
at Chase stable
Judkins' has just received another
case of those famous C-B corsets.
In surveying for the electric road it
is learned thai Hayden Lake is 100 feet
higher than Water street.
Hon. George II. Clarke, County Com.
missioner, aud J. J. Lander, Esq. of
Bingham were in town Friday.
DR.. Conant will be absent in Boston
next week on business connected with
the extensive growth and popularity of
the Anidrosis baths
Will p. Wiuslow of Larone has spee.
mems OF over 200 different kinds of woods
aud is having Il list of them printed at
the REPORTER office.
One who is in a position to make a fairly
accurate estimate. informs us that there
must have been sold in this town the
present season to date, as many as one
iiuHNiliNA dub SNNCul -ilNt BiNA CltSs It.
presenting no less than $1,000
The Central Maine Theological Circle
held its regular monthly meeting at
Wateryille, Tuesday of this week. Som
erset towns were represented by Reys.
\. T. Dutton of Fairfield, Elbridge Pep
per of Norridgewock and c. V. Hanson
of Skowhegan.
VIM Donaldson has purchased the lot
of land at the corner of Main and Bailey
Sts., one of the finest building sites on
the South side of the river, and is to
erect fine residence upon il. work hav-
ing already commenced. X. II. Town
send is to have charge of the wood work.
Great preparations are in progress at
Hotel Coburn for the entertainment and
annual banquet of the New England
Drummer's Club which occurs at this
popular hostelry on Friday evening of
the present week. About one hundred
guests are expected. kendall's orches-
ira is to furnish portion of the music.
The survey for the proposed electric
road to be built this season by the Som
| erSet Traction Co, was made last week
as far as Hayden's, the route gone over
being up the East Madison road as far
| as Rowell's farm, thence across the foot
| of the lake. We learn the distance to
l1ayden's by this route is only about
| one-half mile farther thansby the other
road or little rising six miles. With
out doubt this will be the route used.
Charles II. Allen of Mercer, was in
town yesterday. lie has recently re-
ceived from his brother, Francis Allen,
of Australia. a quantity of Quandong
stones aud two wings and two eggs of
the Emu. The eggs are about . inches
in circumference but the wings are very
small for so large a bird. MIR. Allen
formerly resided in Skowhegan. He
left here forty-two years ago when Il
years of age and has lived in Australia,
most of the time since.
Among the postal changes in Maine,
announced this week is that of Route
1870. Moose River to Boundary Line
| "a. o. Leave Moose river Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday at 10 A. NJ;
arrive at Sandy Bay by p. NJ; leave
Sandy Bay Tuesday, Thursday and Sat
| urday ut 80 2. NJ; arrive at Boundary
Line by 2.30 Z. NJ; leave Boundary Line
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 2.30
P. NJ E; arrive at Sandy Bay by $50 r. NJ;
leave Sandy Bay Tuesday, Thursday and
Saturday at ! T. NJ; arrive at Moose
river by : p. NJ.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-05-02
Death of Sherburn Lawrence

Sherburn Lawrence of South Gardi-
ner, died Monday night OF rheumatism
of the heart after brief illness, at the
age of SO years. He WAS born in Gardi-
ner, his father having been Charles
Lawrence, and Ia always been engaged
the lumber business, mt the time of his
death being the senior member of firm
of Lawrence Bros. Go.-who We're among
the most extensive lumber operators on
the kennehee, owning large tracts of
timber lands and operating two large
sawmillS.
Mr.. Lawrence married Niss lula Stan
ford in ls54 and leaves one grandson.
son of Forest Lawrence, his only sou,
who died few years ago.
Ice cream soda every day nj SIMPSONS
Corner Drug Store
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-05-02

Special bargains in black dress goods
at w. II. Wildes'.
w. B. Steward is selling a ladies 25c
Jersey vest for lie.
A nice line of baby carriages just re-
ceived at Bragg & yarney's. 4w
Come in early and see about your
commencement gloves at Judkins'
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-05-02
BORN.
Spring
M ediCine

Is necessity because the tonic OF winter
air Is gone, and milder weather, increased
moisture, accumulated impurities in the
blood and debilitated condition of the
body, open the way for that tired feeling,
nervous troubles, and other ills. The
skin, mucous membrane and the various
organs strive in vain to relieve the i'm
pure current OF life. They all welcome
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-05-02
I ood's
CdrSda
Oparilla

to assist Nature at this time when she
most needs help, to purify the blood, tone
and strengthen the laboring organs and
build up the nerves.
"My daughter took six bottles of Hoods
Sarsaparilla and has also taken Hoods
Pills, and these medicines have brought
her back to good health. We consider
Hoods Sarsaparilla as the very best spring
medicine. 1t gives good health. We
cannot speak too highly of Hoods" Mrs.
e. M. WYMAN, Norridgewock, Maine.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-05-02
Purifies
The Blood

Last spring had no appetite. took
o bottle of Hoods Sarsaparila and it
cured me-" A. J. TURNER, South Liberty,
Maine. Be sure to get Hoods.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-05-02
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Notices. W. Doble.
For Sale-W X. Trask.
Dress Goods-Ordway.
Wanted-Ruel Malbon.
cabinet Photos -Voses.
Or Cowan-Hotel Heselton
Wanted-Tuttle Il Hamilton.
shirt Waists-D. Judkins.
black Goods II. Wildes.
Hosiery, Etc W. b. Steward.
Foreclosure-Alpheu us Mason
beautiful Goods =. b. curtis.
Road Notices y ". BraineId.
Messengers Nosice-Simon Fox.
The WaverleyB agg K Varney.
RaY Fearnaught-1uhn o. Haines.
Ladies' Bicycle-Dr. W f. Bro Sn.
Wanted -Laria Manufacturing Go.
ream Separators-P NJ. Sharples.
Carriage Washin Nv II. Roderick,
Assignee Notice-Forre~t Goodwin.
Low Priced Clothing Cow. X. q. Estes
Misses Morrison & Cur is-Music Teachers.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-05-02
Job Printing.

The Job Printing Establishment connected
With the SOMERSET RERoRTER is prepared to
do all classes of work, the richest as wei as the
most common Jobs. Competent and expert
enced workmen are employed and large
stock of paper. envelopes. advertising, wed =
ding and business cards in great variety.
orders of dances, bills of fare, programs etc.
etc, printed in great variety of styles on short
orders bv mail win receive careful attention
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-05-02
ORDWAY'S
Dres $ Good 8
SOME UNAPPROACHABLE VAL UES
Which it will Pay You to investigate.

Pieces Fine all wool novelty dress goods at
10 cents yard former price - aud - cents.
% Pieces IS and 40 inch an wap. dress goods
at So cents a yard, former price Bio cents.
10 Pieces Double Width al wool dress goods
at y cents a yard, former price s. aud 40 cents
Bargains in Black Dress Goods AZ %, So. 30.
81 -, -, 81 ,, s. 90 and ; - yard
A Large Variety Of Fancy silks for waists
from % cents to Sl21 yard.
silk Gimps, Bead Ciimps Jet Gimps. Gsrm-
lures, Laees and all the new things for Dress
Trimmings.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-05-02

Matsukita Perfume is one of the latest
and most lasting. TO be found only at
Simpsons Corner Drug Store.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-05-02

Evening shades in henriettas, for
commencement dresses at Judkins'.