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Connecticut western news., 1896-01-09
NORFOLK.

Dr and Mrs F. s. Dennis and guests from New York, spent Sunday at Tama- rack Lodge.
 The Robbins school commenced on Tuesday for the winter term. Miss Charlotte Seymour, who has been in the school for several years and given such universal satisfaction, has resigned much to the regret of her pupils. Miss Clara Clark, of East Canaan, takes her place
 John Blow and Miss Mollie Cornell were married at the Catholic church on New Years eve, Rev Fr. Heating officiating.
 Mrs Geo. Clark and mother, Mrs Fancher, who have been 80 seriously ill, are slowly recovering. The center district school commenced for the winter Monday with the same teachers excepting the intermediate room, of which Miss Kate Kane, of West Norfolk, has charge in place of Miss Clark.
 Prof. Goodnow and family, of New York, were at the Stevens House last Thursday and Friday.
 The Rraphophone entertainment Sat- urday evening drew 8 crowded house.
 GLCu CIcObo. Oi 4hlOS ho Q SuCoo VI bis aunt, Mrs Erastus Burr, over Sun- day,
 Isaac Duncan took bus load of young people to dance at John Roots on Friday night, which was much en- joyed.
 Dr H. G. Provost, of Winsted, was 8 guest of Rev and Mrs DePeu over Sun- day.
 Edward Cobb and George Atwood re- turned to Yale on Monday
 Geo. Bigelow had the misfortune to break his leg, by slipping on the ice Friday.
 Meetings are being held every night, this week, excepting Saturday, at the chapel.
 Miss Sara Hollister and Anna Meyer returned to Bradford, and Miss Mary Seymour to Mt. Holyoke, this week.
 o. H. Caul visited at New Britain from Saturday until Monday.
 Luciers Minstrels played to good sized house Tuesday night.
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-09
LAX EvILLR.

O, H. Knight Post and the Hiram Eddy Camp No 8, s. of ", moved in- to tteir new quarters in the Holley block last week New Years evening they he eld public installation of officers and the W. R 0. ladies also had their officers installed in the G. A. +. Hall Ina large ball was elegantly lighted with electric lights. and large audience nas present to witness the impressive installation ceremonies. The following are the officers of the w. R c, installed by Miss Cornelis Owen: Pres, FaI ny D. Woodworth; sen. Iice-pres.. Minnie Dennis; inn. vice pres, Mary Cook ; chaplain, Mary s. Bates; treas Eva Turner; sec'y., Cornelia Owen; conduc- tor. Annie Cleveland; guard, Addie Me Carriok. Installing officer Of s of V ', H. H. Mason installed these officers: Capt, W. ". Norton; 1st lieut., NJ D Rudd; 2nd lieut., F. A. Mason; chap lain, F. l.. Jennings; 1st sergt., D II. Oakes; 2nd sergt., E. l. Peabody; color sergt., Frank Silvernail; musician, l.. H Ball; corporal of gnard, John Me- Elroy; camp guard, William Silvernail; picket guard, Eugene Frink; camp council, II. J. Bissell, F. l. Jennings and Fred Hollister. Installing officer of Orrin H. Knight Post, Col Wm B Rudd installed these officers: Com mander, H. H. Mason; sen. vice-com- mander. Geo. Frink; jun vice-comman- der, E. F. Sanford; chaplain, T L.Nor. ton q qnartermaster, G ". Cook; adju- tant. Peter Turner; officer of the day. H. l.. Ayers; outside guard. Horace E. Ball; surgeon. John D. Jones; color sergeant, John Brazie. Comrade Charles Hollister made handsome chair for 0. H. Knight Post, and T l. Norton, on behalf of Mr Hollister, pre- sented it The interesting meeting was closed by singing America"
 Miller & Vosburgh moved their fish and oyster market into the G W. Hal Go. annex store and Ralph Genito nov. ed his cigar store into the G. W. Hal Go. tenement house, the front room having been made into store.
 The mercury on Monday mornine hovered around anywhere between 1f and 16 below zero here.
 The Hotchkiss School students arriv ed Tuesday. Their school re-Cpened for the spring term Wednesday.
 Abram Martio is building dwelling house on his farm on Wells Hill. At has just completed the foundation walls
 New Years evening the Sunday school children of the NJ. E. churcf were treated to supper by their teach CTS at Academy Hall.
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-09
SALISBUR Y.

Miss Lois Warner returned last week from a visit with friends in New York
 Our village schools opened on Mon- day after a two weeks vacation.
 Miss Elsie Warner returned to Smith College on Monday
 Rev H F. Pope, of New Haven, gave very interesting talk in the Cong'l church both Sunday morning and eve hing Rev Mir Pope will assist Rev J O. Goddard during the week, it being the week of prayer. Services will be held every afternoon and evening.
 A sociable was held in tue Town Hall last Friday evening. It was the largest one there has been.
 Miss Carrie Hall, of Falls Village. Is assisting Tn the post office during Miss Fenp's sickness.
 Miss Jennie Clark is visiting her brother, G H Clark
 R F Woffenden, of New York, is vis- ting friends in town this week.
 There were 72 births, IS marriages, and 7S deaths in this town during the year 1895.
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-09
Golden Wedding.

Mir and Mrs John Gregory, of Sails. bury. celebrated their golden wedding, Tuesday evening, Dec. 31. Golden weddings, at which the "bride and groom" are as we'll preserved, young looking and vigorous as are MT and Mrs Gregory, are very rare. Mir Greg. ory is at his work ill the Salisbury cut. lery establishment every day and is as active as many bran new groom, and Mrs Gregory is we'll and younger in ap, pearance than lots of silver wedding brides.
 The event was attended only by the members of the family. Many tokens of congratulations were given the happy old couple, among them silver service from Mir and Mrs G. H. Clark is greatly prIzed.
 It is remarkable coincidence that three birthdays of the Gregory family occur on the 22d of February.
 May they live to see many returns oi their wedding anniversary.-Millertor Telegram.
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-09
Conn. Western News
FALLS VILLAGE.

Mir and Mrs Roman Seger were guests in Canton and Hartford from Thursday till Saturday.
 John Nicoll moved his furniture to New Haven Friday, where he has been at work for a few weeks.
 Henry Belden has been confined to the house with cold for few days.
 Will F. Peetz has gone to some school in New Haven to learn stenography.
 Daniel E Edwards went to his home in Ridgefi-ld to stay over Sunday.
 Paul Mead returned to school at Exeter, N. H.. Friday.
 The Whist Club met at Wm. R. Hub. bells New Years eve. It was an enjoy able occasion.
 At the election of Sunday school officers at the Congregational church re- gently Preston B. Burnett was elected superintendent; Mrs U H. Miner, asst supt l; Miss Belle Maltbie, secretary and treasurer; Albert Goodale, librarian.
 Mrs E. J. Vosburgh and daughter Edith, and Mrs J. W. Shook, of Shef- field. Mass, were the guests of Mrs Wm Shook last Thursday.
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-09
w EST CORN W ALL.

Mrs Helen Page has been spending the holidays with friends in Poughkeep- sic. N. Y.
 Edward 0. Baldwin has returned to his studies at Yale.
 Miss Mabel Harrison is with friends in New Haven.
 Mrs Pierpont and daughter, of New Haven. spent the holidays at the psrs sonags.
 Kate Salweski is visiting in Nepaug for few weeks.
 Mrs Halsey Calkins has been visiting her daughter recently in Ansonia
 Mr and Mrs Charles Raypor received little girl baby for New Years pres. ent.
 Geo ". Cochrsns has fine stopper at 2.40 gait. The girls in the neigh boring towns even, had better look out for chance to ride after it.
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-09

The English are at their old game of of land-grabbing again. This time it IS in South Africa, where Dr Jameson and 8 party of men belonging to the South Africa Company recently invaded the South African Republic, expecting the miners to rise and help them, but the miners did not rise and the Dutch Boers proved too much for the gallant Scotch man. The English were defeated and Jameson taken prisoner. This is one of piece with the conduct of the Eng lish toward the Dutch for many years and the incident suggests the thought that England will bear watching in South America as we'll as in South Africa. Perhaps it is just as well that President Cleveland sounded his note of alarm, and that competent commis- sion has been appointed to look into the case and get tho facts.
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-09
BRISTOL.

The annual meeting in commemors- ,ion of the revival during the winter of '57 and '58 was held as usual in Polk vile school house on New Years day at 2 D m. The Rev Mir Simpson preached the sermon, as he has done for the last 38 years with single exception, being unable to be present one year. Several ministers from abroad were present. They dined with MrJ H. Sessions after the close of the meeting.
 The school in the Mine district has been discontinued and the scholars will attend school in Polkville. A. J. Hart has been engaged to transport thom.
 E. w. Merriman expects to move his drug store from the present location in to Skelly's block.
 The opening of the Sessions Foundry Co.'S works of Bristol to the inspection of the public occurred on Saturday, the 18th ult,, when thousands availed them selves of the opportunity to visit one o tbe fiuest and best equipped foundry plants in the United States. They were cordially received at the office by tho junior partner, Mir w. l.. Sessions, anc spent hours in viewing the splendif machinery and taking in the vastness ot the works Everything was done by the firm for the pleasure and entertain mont of the visitors A car, beautifully trimmed, transported the people entire ly around the works and yard. The firm have the hearty good wishes of th' community for their success in thei immense undertaking.
 Mrs H. N Gale is quite i'll at hel home, threatened with pneumonia. J. W. Skelly has a peccary or Soutl American pig on exhibition in the show window of A J. Muzzy's store. Th' animal is short and about as large as , half grown pig but has longer legs. l has long black and brown balr. Th' peccary is in handsome brass cage.
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-09
CLAYTON.

The children in this vicinity were surprised and highly delighted on Christmas day, when they received an invitation from Mrs Rogers, who is housekeeper for Harry Lyles. to come to her home from 4 to 6 o'clock. Of course they responded to the in vitation and found a tree loaded with presents for all. and refreshments in great variety for all, and several quite old children were remember Most of the child ren's parents also received presents.
 MT Lyles left home on Christmas morning and returned on Friday Mir Kent also was away several days.
 Mir Jackson's family have been visit ing friends Hartford way. recently
 Frank Partrideg's family were at Wm Fergusun's Christmas week
 The Barnes and Ourtiss families met at Albert Barnes home on Christmas day.
 Miss Rose Bailey, of Canaan, visited Miss Emma Rood last week. Wm. Dresser and two daughters were guests at George Rood's part of last week.
 GeorgeSpencer,o of Guilford, Conn, was at Luther Lindsey's.
 Mrs George Rood visited her father, Henry Dresser, of Great Bar rington, Jan. 8, it being his 84th birth. day.
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-09
w EST GOSH EN.

Mrs Adeline Miner fell recently and hurt herself so badly she could not walk without help.
 Flora and Alfred Wright are spend ing week with friends in Bridgeport and Shelton. J. D. Barton is making arrangements to move to Torfington soon, whore he will open a grocery store.
 Miss Amy Cook returned to Cornwall Center Monday, and Mir and Mrs Scar ritt to their home in Bridgeport
 Mir and Mrs A. B Dickinson enter tained few friends very pleasantly New Years eve.
 Mrs 0. D. Kilbourn and son, of Ban tam, and Wallace Norton were gueste oi Mrs F. W. Griswold last week,
 School at Eagle Hall begun this week Merrill Hubbard teacher.
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-09
KENT.

Thirteen degrees below zero Monday morning.
 Miss Amy Hopson is spending some time in New London. Miss K. M Hop- son is visiting friends in Dover, N. J. w. Frisbie is the guest of his grand father, R. Frisbie. Mrs J. B. Ryan and son, of New Jer- sey, are at Geo. Roraback's.
 Henry Spooner, of Chicago.is in town for short stay.
 The whist club and other young peo- pie of the village spent last Friday eve- ming socially at the residence of John Warehouse. near South Kent
 Rev Fl McDougall was unable to I preach on Sunday, being confined to the house with severe cold. Jerome Judd conducted the morning service. At the communion service at Cong'l church last Sunday ,one young lady was taken into mem bership. Meetings are | held at the conference room two eve nings and two afternoons this week. Winona Lodge, order of Eastern Star. held its regular meeting on Friday eve- ming, Jan, 3d. Refreshments were served at the close of the meeting The Lucier Comedy Go. gave an en tertainment at Gibbs Hall Saturday evening to q small but appreciative audience. There are people who say they do enjoy music so much, and who wish that good concert company | might come to town, but when the Luciers, who are we'll known as first class company, do come here and give fine musical entertainment those same people are not filling seats in the hall. Why do they not avail themselves of the wished-for opportunity? They do not mean what they say, or else they prefer to keep their dimes EDITOR [Recei7ed too late for last issue.l The members of St Luke's Lodge F. & A M, gave their annual supper and dance at Gibbs Hall on Tuesday eVe-
 ping, Dec. 31st. Each of these social gatherings in past years has proved suc- cessful in every way, and the social of | 1895 was not an exception. The night
 was clear, bright and beautiful. There
 were present about 65 couples, a num-
 Der driving from Sharon, Dover,~ New Milford, Waterbury and other towns. An elaborate supper was served in the best style by the genial brethren, as- sisted by the ladies of the Eastern Star
 Music furnished by Whitney's orchestra of New Milford.
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-09
OLD PEOPLEs

old people who reqnire medicine to yeenlate the bowles and kidneys will ind the true remedy in Electric Bitters. This medicine does not stimulate and contains 20 whiskey nor other intoxi- cant, but acts as tonic and alternative. It acts mildly on the stomach and bowels, adding strength and giving tone to the organs, thereby aiding Nature in the performance of tie functions. Electric Brtters is an excellent appetizer sud aids digestion. Old people find 1t inst exactly what they need. Price 5O cents and $l.00 per bottle at W. Il. Camps drug atore, Canaan, Conn,
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-09
SOUTH NEW MARLBORO.

Northern lights Friday evening. De. cidedly wintry last Saturday and the thermometer falling to zero Sunday morning.
 George Stevens, inspector of cattle, was in this part of the town last Friday and Saturday. He reports thus far 16 head of diseased cattle in town.
 l. D. filling killed pig last Friday, eight and one half months old, which weighed when dressed 427f lbs. He would like to know whose pig has done better.
 Mrs Chas Laird and her mother, W hile returning from visit to O. Bsrden's, met what came very near being a seri. ous accident near Wm. Ellis house last Friday. The king-bolt broke and the forward wheels and axle parted from the carriage and the ladies were thrown with great force forward, striking on their heads on the frozen ground. For tunately there were no bones broken, but they were badly bruised and shaken m.
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-09
TWO LIVES SAVED.

Mrs Phoebe Thomas, of Junction City, III. was told by her doctors she had consumption and that there was no hope for her, but two bottles of Dr. Kings New Discovery completely cured her and she says it saved her l;fe. Mir rhos EgRers, l39 Florida St San Fran cisco, suffered from dreadful cold, approaching consumption, tried with out result everything else then bought one bottle of Dr. Kings New Discovery and in two weeks was cured. He is naturally thankful. IL is snch results, of which these are samples, that prove the wonderful efficacy of this medicine in coughs and colds. Free trial lot ties at w. H Camps drug store. Re. gular size soc. Oud Sl 00
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-09
The Olney Case.
New Milford Gazette. 1

Ia the case of the state vs Jeremiah Olney, former school commissioner of Connecticut. whom Comptroller Staub of this town charged with various finan- cial irregularities in tue management of his office, Judge Elmer has denied the defendants motion to quash, argued be. fore him in Willimantic, Oct. i9, 1895 The decision of Judge Elmer removes any obstacle in the way of trial of the case at the March term of the Superior court. States Attorney Hunter says thas it is his intention to try the case thsn. The term will De held by Judge Prentice.
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-09
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE.
Mixed Pickles,

EtlitOr of lie Ners:
 "In the midst of life you are in death." Who had tue New Years jag ?
 J. 5. ADAM, / Weatogue, Jan. ?, 1896
 Mir Adam doubtless means the man. ner in which the birth. marriage and death notices were mixed up in the last issue of the NEWS None of the NEWS force had on the New Years jag, but the foreman was racing against time while making up the forms, and it seems that he beat tue record EDITOR NEWS
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-09
If is rhe Best.

The success of Cham mberlaip's Cough Remedy in effecting speedy cure of colds. croup and whooping cough has brought it into great demand Messrs Pontius & Son, of Cameron, Ohio, say that it has gained reputation second to none in that vicinity. Jas. M.Queen. of Johnston. W. Va says it is the best he ever used. B F. Jones, druggist, Winona, Miss, says; Chamberlain B Cough Remedy is perfectly reliable. I have always warranted 1t and it never failed to give the most perfect satisfac- ton 25 and soc bottles for sale by W H. Camp, Canaan; Geo. T. Johnson, Norfolk,
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-09
HoUSAToNIC R. R. ROUTE
Commencing Sunday, O.
GOING SOUTH


 GOING SOUTH Leave North Adams 20 n m., Pitpneld is, Uanaan < 26. Arrivo New Haven II % Bridgeport Il %. New York II t5. Leave Albany 10 a m., Slate Line & 70, rftts~ field 10, Canaan 8 40. Arrive Bridgeport 12 05 D. u., NewHHven l2 60, NewYoEk 2.o0. Leave Albany 10 co a. rn., State Line II f6. North Adams i2 lb ?. m, Pit,sneld l 2O. Canaan 37. Arrive Bridgeport 6 Ob, New Haven 40, New York 625. Leave Albany 10 O0 n. m., State Line n sA Pittsneld i2 46 p m,, Canaan 2r7, Arrive Bridgsport so, New Haven a 20, New York 900,
 Leave Albany 22o p. m., State Line $50. Plttsned 3 30. Canaan b2. Arrive Btldge- port 90. New Haven s co, New York co. Sundays onlyl Leave Pittsaeld 46 ?. n.. OhpaAn 8 25. Arrive Bridgeport 2 05, New Haven 20. New York 900.
 GOING NORTH Leave New York 70 a. m. Bridgeport 0b, New Haven un, Cannon 10, Arrive Pitta- field II O5, State Lipe 10 Al, Albany 12 2A D. m, Saratoga 2 10, North Adams IA 06. Leave New York Q % a. m., Bridgeport 10 Ob. Now Haven 9 10, Cau.usn IA 3S P. m. Arrive pittsned 05 D. m, State Line 90, Ale bany q 43, Saratoga ( 20. Leave New York II co a. m, Bridgeport l2.&o New Haven i200. CanAan 6.20 D. m. Arrive Pitished 1i.30 D. m.
 Ieave New York 90 D. m. Bridgeport ( 2A. Now Haven 8 90, Canaan c b6. Arnve Pitts field s 10, North Adams 9 10, State Line s15, Albany 40.
 Leaye New York s 90 p. m., Bridgeport { 26, New Haven 4 20, Canaan a. Arrive Pitts- field 50. State Line s lb, Albany 8 70. Sundays onlyl Leave Bridgeport 85 a. m. Canaan 10 ib. Arrive Pittshold II 45.
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-09
F0r inc EhildrAn.

'Iu buying 8 cough medicine for children" says H. A. Walker. g promi- nent druggist of Ogden, Utah, fnever be afraid to buy Chamherlain's Cough Remedy. There Is no danger from it and relief is always sure to follow. I particularly recommend Chsmbe rlain' 8 because have found it to be safe and reliable It is intended especially for colds. croup and whooping cough" 25c soc bottles for sale by W. H. Camp, Canaan; Geo. T. Johnson, Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-09
England's Shame. Hartford Times.l

This strong sonnet, bold utterance coming from one who expects to be made England's poet laureate. is by William Watson. in the Westminster Gszette. It is not only true poetry, but it is eminently true as to fact, and rich ly deserved by England:
 THE PURPLE EAST. Mover, 0 craven England. nevermore Prate thou of generous effort, righteous aim Beirayer of a People. know thy shamel Summer hath passed, and Autumns thresh-
 ing floor
 Been winnowed: Winter at Armenia's door Snarls like a wolf; and still the sword and
 flame
 Sleep not; thou only sleepest and the same Cry unto Heaven aseends as heretofore; And the red stream thou nights have
 stanched yet runs; And oer the earth there sounds no trumpet's
 tone
 To shake the ignob!e torpor of thy sons; But with indifferent eyes they watch and see HeiPs regent sitting yonder .propped by thee Abdul the Damned, on his internal throne.
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-09
How to Prevent Pnea n. snia.

For pains in the chest there is noth. ing better than 8 fsnnel cloth satura- ted with Cham berlain's Pain Balm and bound on over the seat of pain. It will produce counter irritation without blistering. and is not so disagreeable as mustard; in fact is much superior to any plaster on account of it's psin-reli lieying qualities. If used in time it will pre- vent pneumonia. 50 cent bottles for sale by ": H. Camp, Canaan; Geo. T. Johnson, Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-09
HIOw's THIsf

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward for any case of catarrh that cannot be cured by taking Halls Catarrh Cure.
 F.J, CHENEY & CO.,, Props, Toledo, We, the undersigned, have known F. J. Cheney for the last Is years, and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transac- tions, and financially able to carry out any obligations made by their firm. WEST X TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
 WALDIsa. KIsNAs X MARVIN, Wholesale Drug gists, Toledo, Ohio.
 Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally, act ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur faces of the system. Testimonials sent free Price 76c per bottle. Sold by all druggists,
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-09
EAST CANAAN.

Last Friday the ground was covered with snow for the first time this year.
 Monday was the coldest day of the season Some with frozen ears realized the fact.
 James Garfield came home Thursday from his visit to friends in Ct. Barring ton.
 Mir and Mrs Isaac Emmons returned to their home Friday. They have made quite an extended visit to Massachusetts friends and relatives.
 A prayer meeting appointed for Tuesday evening.
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-09

'Going into decline How often do we hear thus expression. What does it meanp It means that people are losing flesh, growing thin, wasting
 The way to correct this condition is to improve the digestion. The condition arises from an inability to eat and digest food In fact food does more harm than good because it ferments and put relies in the stomach, developing poison ous substances which when absorbed cause various disorders.
 What is required is that the stomach be made to perform its duties. The Shaker Digestive Cordial is a food al. ready digested and digester of foods as we'll. It will make the stomach healthy. Get book from the druggist and read about 1t.
 A California chemist has robbed Cas- tor Oil of it's bad taste. Laxel is it's name.
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-09
That Official Ink.

The last legislature passed an act re- quiring public records to be written in ink which was to be furnished by the state. Last week the ink was sent to the town clerks and judges of probate. The ink is found to be unsatisfactory It does not flow freely; gets thick on the pen when used. The city hall officials at New Haven say that they do not think the official ink fit for publi c rn3or1s
Connecticut western news., 1896-01-09
THURSDAY, JANUARY 9. 1896.

The Danbury Dispatch commenced it's Volume IV on January l, 1896, and came out as 8 morning paper. It "hopes and expects that the change from afternoon publication will meet the approval of the public" It is the only morning paper published in Dan- bury, and it is newsy and witty.