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Connecticut western news., 1896-06-18
FALLS VILLAGE.

Miss Edna Spur has returned from school at Northampton, the school year having been brought to close.
 The closing exercises of the D. M. Hunt school will be held June 26.
 Miss Hattie Skinner, of Winsted, was a guest of Mrs NJ. A. Hall over Sunday.
 Children's day was observed at the Congregational church Sunday. But few were present on account of the rain The church was not so profusely decor ated with flowers as on former occas- ions owing to circumstances we'll known to all. There were, however, ,recitations by a class of eight young misses, also a pretty solo entitled Forget Me Not" sweetly sung by Master Brandt Wander burgh. The new bell was rung last Sunday for the first time. your cores pondent being the privileged one to do so through the request of the society. The tone of the bell is rich and melod- ious, and may be heard very long dis tance.
 The services at the M. B. church were quite elaborate whether it pertains to the floral decorations or the exercises. There were ten banners with inscrip- tions, and most of the school took part in the services. Ferns and cut flowers of various hues graced the occasion.
 Mir and Mrs Henry Wolfe started for Fort Wayne, Ind. last Thursday to be absent two months
 Dennis Murphy moved his family to New Haven Tuesday.
Connecticut western news., 1896-06-18
NORFOLK.

The services for Children's day were of very pleasing nature, The church was tastefully decorated with laurel, syringas. ferns, daisies and birch trees The memorial window back of the pull pit was surmounted with an arch com posed of evergreens with the word "Heaven" in white daisies, beneath which was a crown of gilt, and under. with silver letters consisting of seven words on the seven rounds, We mount the latter round by round" Rev Mir DePeu and Superintendent Fl. W. Car ter led the services, tine children all talk ing their parts in reading. .recitations and singing admirably. The singing by two little colored boys from the school con- ducted by the Misses Nettie Butler and Lucy Phelps in the north part of the town. was especially noticeable and we'll rendered. In the evening a special singing service was given by the choir. Mrs Dr Hamant sung solo. making in all very successful Children's day, sl- though very stormy one, detaining many of the children from attending and taking their parts.
 John Welch and children, of Hart ford. are to spend the summer with his sister, Mrs E. D. Ives, of Spaulding avenue.
 James Morgan, of North Norfolk, died on Saturday, June 13. after several months of extreme suffering, having been perfectly helpless all the time. Funeral Tuesday, 18th, the Rev MT Todd, of the Methodist officiating.
 Mrs H. B Stevens attended the com mencement exercises at Mt. Hoiyoke on Wednesday, her sister. Miss Mary Sey. mour, being one of the graduates. Both returned to their homes on Thursday.
 Dr Bulkley's two houses in the north part of the town are rented to other parties, as the Dr and family are not to occupy them this season.
 Erwin and Paul Garfield are visiting Housatonic for few days.
 Mrs A. K. Thompson has arrived at her summer home on Laurel Way"
 Mir Fred M. Shepard. of Orange, N. J., is in town.
 MT George Sargent, of New Haven. who occupiedMr GeorgeBiglow,s house last season, has again arrived for the summer.
 Miss Carrie Gaylord, who has spent the last few years in town, caring for her aunt, Miss Mary Gaylord, has re- turned to her home.
 A band of Gypsies were encamped near the axle shop over Sunday.
Connecticut western news., 1896-06-18
EST CORNWALL.

Rev Jno Pierpont and family have returned from their visit in New Ha- ven.
 c. M. Hall made us 8 visit over Sun day. ....
 J. A. Cochrane had runaway Mon day but escaped unhurt.
 Robert Stuart had a runaway last Thursday and escaped unhurt, except he had few eggs smashed.
 Tho ice cream and strawberry festi- val was well attended aud $34. .00 raised
 The Church would thank the person who stole or borrowed their black board if they would kindly return it in time for the next festival.
 Mrs Mccoy was in town over Sun day.
 Miss Mary Owens, of Danbury, is visiting at F. w Deans.
 Mrs F. B. Wood is much better at this writing.
 Sunday was the 18th anniversary of the stars and stripes.
Connecticut western news., 1896-06-18
LAH EvILLE.

Hubert Williams went to St Louis last week to attend the Republican national convention as district delegate from Connecticut
 The junior league held sociable on the NJ. E. church lawn last Friday eve ming. Toe cream was served, which sold we'll. The lawn was elegantly il. luminated with Chinese lanterns.
 Ahrsm Martins hired man, "Dief, !" who had two of his rihs and au ankle broken last week by being thrown out of a wagon, is slowly recovering.
 Miss Lillie Holley. of Torrington, who has been very sick since last week at Myron Holley's, where she is visit ing, is much better.
 Col. Wm B. Rudd went to St Louis last week to attend the Republican con- vention.
 The law was of the lake Monday and our fishermen had great sport. Hubert Williams, Jr., caught the largest pick. ereI. It weighing four lbs. num- Der of pickerel were caught that weigh ed three lbs. and over, also many fine perch.
 Thomas l.. Norton has commenced to build cottage on Bostwick hill Ground was broken for the foundation last Friday. The lot is situated neal Main street opposite Chas Schleifsrth', residence.
 The 18th birthday anniversary oi Old Glory, and Children's day wers celebrated at the NJ. E. church and tho Congl church. Salisbury, last Sunday morning by the Sunday school child ren. The churches were elegantly trimmed with flags and flowers.
Connecticut western news., 1896-06-18
SOUTHERN NEW MARLBORo.

It was decidedly rainy day last Sun day, and it was quite disappointm ent to those who were to participate in Children's day exercises.
 The main roads in town are repaired and are now better than for some years past.
 Mrs Martin Green, of North Norfolk, is seriously ill.
 W. B. Gibson & Son are putting up another steam saw mill, and expect to have it in operation before many days.
 A Silvernsil, who has occupied W.B. Gibson's tenant house, has moved to Falls Village, and Edwin Knapp has rented the place.
 James Morgan. an old man living in F. G. Holt's tenant house, died Satur- day. He has been ill long time.
 Rev Mir Hebron, city missionary in New York, is laboring in North Norfolk, and expects to hold service in the chap el for some time in the future.
 Mir Seldon, of Norfolk. is superintend- ing Sabbath school in North Norfolk.
 Shelden Adams has had over GOO chickens matched from his hens this season.
 Miss Melinda Webster. whose death was announced last week, has been a resident of Southfield for many years and was very highly esteemed. For the past few years she has been living with and caring for Mrs Wadsworth, now in her 97th year. Her funeral was largely attended and Rev A. N. Benedict, her pastor, spoke touchingly of the life and Christian character of the deceased.
Connecticut western news., 1896-06-18

Food, ,undlgested, is poison. Digested, It is life and strength. Millions of us suffer from indigestion, but we often don't known it, We think it is some thing else. Even doctors often mistake the symptoms.
 Pale. thin people, who are over worked, who need strength, who seem in want of proper food, should take Shaker Digestive Cordial. It is aston ishing what food will do, when proper ly digested.
 It will make you strong, revive you, refresh you, sustain you, make you fat, restore your color, make muscle, brain fibre, courage, endurance, energy, in- crease your power to throw off disease and keep you healthy and happy.
 Indigestion does just the opposite, but indigestion can be cured and pre- vented with Shaker Digestive Cordial.
 Sold by druggists. Trial bottle 10 cents.
Connecticut western news., 1896-06-18
CANAAN VALLEY.

Miss Melinda Webster, who had been ill for three weeks at the residence of Mrs Wsdsworth in Southern New Marl. boro, died last week Tuesday of cancer in the stomach. The funeral was held in Southfeld, the Rev Mir Ben edict officiating. The interment was in South Sandisfield.
 Mrs Wadsworth has gone to stay with her daughter. Mrs Wolfe, in Pitts6eld, for the present.
 Lyman Couch expects a dozen city boarders this summer. He has a nice place for them.
 Mrs Mariette Crofut, who has been an invalid for many years, passed away Sunday morning, She was 76 years of age and sister of Henry Bunnell, of Clayton, and Ira Bunnell, of Pleasant Valley.
 Our fine rain of Sunday did world of good to vegetation
Connecticut western news., 1896-06-18
SHARON.

Miss Frost, of Amenia, was the guest of Miss Helen Kirby over Sunday.
 Mrs Nj. F. Whitney spent Sunday with friends in Ellsworth.
 Miss E. 8. Knight is at home.
 R. St John Bouehton entertained guests last week.
 E. F. Gillette, Jr., was thrown from a wagon one day lsst week doing some injury to bis back, but at present is better and able to be out.
 Marvin J. Reed is on the sick list.
 Miss Agnes Smythe is the guest of Miss Sewall.
 Little Mildred Baker, daughter of Counsellor Baker, has been quite ill tonsilitis, but at present is very much better.
 Rev E. O. Dyer and wife visited friends and relatives out of town last week.
 Frank Baker is visiting at his broth er's, Willard Bakers.
Connecticut western news., 1896-06-18
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Connecticut western news., 1896-06-18
sHEFFIELD.
ELM TREE CELEBRATION.


 Last Friday was grand gala day in this town, it being the occasion of the semi-centennial celebration of the planting of the elms in our village streets. At 10 o'clock, a. m., the peo- pie from far and near began to come, many from out of town coming by the trains. The line of march started from the east street at the upper part of the shall, with several aides, a long line of ladies and gentlemen on bicycles trimmed with red. white and blue. two carriages of children, and others of the oldest people followed, then the citi- zens in general. making a procession nearly three-fourths of a mile long. On reaching the "Old Elm" they halted and gathered about the old tree. Then the children formed in two circles, and sang very nicely the poem written by c. O. Dewey for the occasion and set to music
 President H. s. Andrews gave the address of welcome, and Charles Dutch CT, of Brooklyn, a native of this town, spoke on "The Old Elm as knew it 90 years age, and as know 1t today" The line of march then reformed and pro- ceeded to the Town Hall to partake of & bountiful collation. made ready by the ladies for them. Nearly 400 people sat down to the repast and it is estimated that 500 attended.
 At ? p. n. all repaired to the church and completely filled t,axtra chars and seats being put in. Prayer was offered by Rev J. S. Ellis; President Andrews gave short speech, then Rev G. w. Grover gave the address of welcome. Judge Daley, of Brooklyn, N. Y, Richsrd Brown, of Boston, both natives of Sheffield, gavo short addresses. | Several letters were read from those who received invitations but could not be present, and then several of the towns people were called on to give five minute talks and responded Baldwin's s band from Great Burlington being en- gagged for the day gave us fine music. The singing by the quartet accompanied by the band was much enjoyed. Messrs G. w. Grover, w. G. Halsoy, R. E. Follett and Miss Minnie Field were the quartet, All the singing was excellent, but the song of "The Old Oaken Bucket" was especially fine. The exercises at the church closed with the whole audience singing "Auld Lang Syne." after which all went to the Pine Knoll Park and dancing on the green ended the exercises of the day at ( | o'clock
Connecticut western news., 1896-06-18

We would like to know what is the authorized name for the street which runs north over the hill from the Town Hall. We have lstterly mentioned it as Prospect avenue, but in recent legal notice we notice it Is called Granite avenue. Sundry names have besn sug gested for this street and if any have been officially adopted. or adopted from common use, we shall be happy to 80 inform our readers. Granite and Pros pect avenue, School street and Divinity Place have all been used, and we should like to have an authority inform us which is the present name of this very swell residence street.
Connecticut western news., 1896-06-18
KENT.

Rev Mir White is visiting his daugh- ter, Mrs T. D. Barclay.
 Mrs O. s. Fuller has arrived and re. opened her house for the summer. Mrs I. 0. Sturgis and Miss Louise. of Mt. Vernon. are with her for a short time.
 Mir and Mrs Chas. Burton and dsugh- ter. of New Haven, are sp ending some time with relatives in town.
 A coaching party driving from the city stopped at Kent Inn one day last week.
 Rev Mir Teal, of Hartford, preached at Congregational church Sunday last, morning aud evening.
 Bridget Burns. who has lived alone in small house near the railroad in this village, has become insane, and was taken to the retreat at Middletown on Monday. The ladies of St. Andrews Guild gave festival at Gibbs Hall on the evening of June 10. Refreshment tables were tastefully arranged crosswise of the hall decorated with roses, and filled with all things to complete a good supper, trawberrles and ice cream included. There was good attendance, pleasant social gathering and $25 in the cash box.
 On Friday evening the Y. P. s. 0. E. gave sociable atCongregational church parlors and sold ice cream. strawberry short cake, etc.. the object being to raise money to send delegate to Wash ington. The evening was passed in an enjoyable manner.
 Mrs Sarah Cogswell, of Ct. Barring ton, is the guest of her sisters, Mrs
 
 Bishop Coleman, of Delaware, visited St. Andrews church on Friday, June 12. | Confirmation service at p. m., which was we'll attended. Six persons were confirmed, and the bishop preached 8 grand, impressive sermon. The death of Edgar Burton occurred at the residence of his uucle, W. H. Stuart, in this village Wednesday morn ing, 10th. MT Burton had been in fec ble health long time, and left his home in Yanktown, 8. D., accompanied by | his mother, some weeks since for Flori- da; but not gaining strength there, they came to Kent hoping the change might prove beneficial, and for time he was better, but disease was too far advanced, and with 8 sudden hemor- rhage he passed away. Mr Burton was young man of excellent qualities, and gained circle of friends here, who eadly regret his early death, and whose sym mpathies are with his mother, who must return alone to her family in the western home The funeral was attended on Friday at 2 p. m. Rev B. M. Wright, of Orange, Conn.,, conducted the ser vice. Burial in upper cemetery. | A serious accident occurred at the new railroad work at about o'clock last Friday morning. One of the Ital- ian laborers was riding on the loaded tram when the dump car on which he stood tipped suddenly throwing him on to the track. The wheels passed over the lower part of his legs crushing them so badly that Drs Barnum and Griswold decided that amputation would be neo essary. Supt Hopson was notified and he had the express train stopped fol him. He was taken to- the hospital al Danbury.
Connecticut western news., 1896-06-18
LIM F ROCK.

W. T. Nichols. of Hoosic Falls, N. Y. was in town over Tuesday at O. W. Barnum's.
 Edward Bradley returned yesterday from school at Mt Hermon, Mass.
 Frank Conklin, who appeared at the Casino on Friday and Saturday eve nings of last week, was greeted with small but enthusiastic audience.
 Mir Chas Baker, of Brewsters, N. Y. is in town this week.
 Mir and Mrs s. W. Bradley attended the closing exercises at Mt. Bermon school this week.
 R. N. BarEum returns to-day from Now Haven.
Connecticut western news., 1896-06-18
EAST CANAAN.

The rain of Sunday was a benefit to everything.
 w. Chapin was around here Satur- day buying early chickens.
 Every one in this vicinity, who set hens, report almost entire failure iu hatching. One party had eight chick ens from three hundred eggs. An other seven from over hundred. We would like to know the cause of failure in 90 many cases.
 Miss Hattie E. Garfield, who has been student at Dow Academy, Fran conia. N. H., for the past year, is ex- pected home Thursday of this week for the summer vacation.
 Our schools closed Thursday School meeting is called for the 20th.
 E O. O.
Connecticut western news., 1896-06-18
CHAPlNvILLE.

Rev J. H. George baptized Hubert, infant son of Mir and Mrs Stephen Soules, last Sunday.
 The exercises of Children's day were postponed to next Sunday owing to the storm. although the church was prettily trimmed with flowers.
 Rev Storms will give 165 views, most ly of scenes down in the coal mines, at our church Monday evening, June 22.
Connecticut western news., 1896-06-18
Le01L Notices.
ORDER OF NOTICE.

VIOLA E. BRAnEl
 vs.
 ARTHUR BRAz1E,
 Superior Court, Litchheld county, Conn.,,
 June i6, 1896.
 Upon the complaint of the said Viola E. Brazie, praying for reas- ons therein set forth for di- vorce. now pending before the Superior court in and for said Litchfield county.
 It appearing to and being found by this court that the said defendant, Arthur Bra zie's last known place of resistance was in Sheffield, Massachusetts, and absent from this State; that a previous order of notice to the said Arthur Brazie has been issued and complied with. and that it does not appear that he has had notice ot the psndency of said action.
 Therefore, ORDERED. that further notice of the pendency of said complaint be given said defendant by publishing this order of notice for two consecutive weeks, commenc- ing on or before the 24th day of June, 1896, in the Connecticut Western News, a newspaper published in Canaan. in said county and hay ing circulation in said Sheffield, and return thereof make to this court.
 Dated at Winchester, Conn.,, this 16th day of June, A. D., 1896.
 By order Of the court.
 DWIGHT 0. KILBoURN, Clerk.
Connecticut western news., 1896-06-18
CORNWALL CENTRE.

Mrs Jas. Osborne is spending some time with her sister, Mrs Platt, at Dr Platt's cottage, Bantam Lake.
 Miss Mary Johnson and niece were in Torrington last week.
 John Baird is recovering from very serious illness.
 Seth Osborne spent last Saturday and Sunday in New Preston and Woodvills
 Miss Hattie Peck has recovered from the measles.
Connecticut western news., 1896-06-18
euneer,ne,en Acceuns,
THURSDAY. JUNE IS, 1896.
NO NOMINATION YET.

Latest reports from St. Louis, at 8 o'clock last night stated that the con vention had virtually done nothing up to that hour, and isn't likely to close before Friday night. Platt and his del egation are working hard for Reeds nomination. The free silver men have decided to leave the convention if the gold standard plank is adopted. This was agreed upon yesterday by Senators Teller. of Colorada. Cannon. of Utah, and Dubois, of Idaho.
Connecticut western news., 1896-06-18
CLAYTON.

Children's day services in the chapel .ext Sunday at the usual hour for preaching. 2:30 p. m.
 Mrs Melius, of Chapinville, has been visiting her daughter, Mrs 0. Hough- tailing, the past week.
 George Rood, wife and son. have gone to South Manchester for the summer, as he has obtained employ ment as gate tender for hls brother at Laurel Park. They will board and he will go to and from his work on the trolley cars which will take him about l5 minutes. Their daughter will stay here with her grand parents.
Connecticut western news., 1896-06-18

We will inform the Connecticut Citizen (a temperance paper of Rock ville) that Edwin Plant did not kill his wife while under the influence ofliquor. Nor had he been under the influence previous to his crime. Plant was not a drinking man while in Clayton nor do we learn that he had ever been.
Connecticut western news., 1896-06-18
of Canaan. ss. Probat
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II U June Sth, A. D. 1896.
 Estate of Whiting G. Kellogg, late of Canaan, in said district, deceased.
 The administrator represented the estate insolvent after the expiration of the time lim- ited by the court for the presentation of claims, therefore
 Ordered that Commissioners to receive and examine the claims of the creditors of said estate be appointed at the Probate 0flce in North Canaan. on the goth day of June, A, b. 1896, at one o'clock in the afternoon and this Court directs said administrator to give public notice thereof, by posting copy of this or der on the public sign-post in said Canaan, nearest to the place where the deceased last dwelt, and by advertising in some newspaper having circulation in said Probate District, to all persons interested to appear, at said time and place and be heard relative to said appointment, at least i've days before the date of said hearing and return make to this Court of the notice given.
 Attest: DAVID o. WHrTTLEsEY, Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1896-06-18

Burns are absolutely painless when DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve is prompt ly applied. This statement is true. A perfect remedy for skin diseases. chap ped hands and lips. and never fails to cure Piles. w. H. Camp, Canaan; Geo. T. Johnson. Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1896-06-18

It's just as easy to try One Minute Congh Cure as any thing else. It's easier to cure severe cough or cold with it. Let your next purchase for cough be One Minute Cough Cure. Better medicine; better results; better try it. w. H. Camp, Canaan; Geo. T. Johnson, Norfolk,
Connecticut western news., 1896-06-18

We might tell you more about One Minute Cough Cure, but you probably know that it cures 8 cough. Every one does who has used it. It is 8 perfect remedy for coughs. colds, hoarseness. It is an especial favoiite for children, being pleasant to take aud quick in curing. W. H. Camp, Canaan; Geo. T. Johnson, Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1896-06-18
SALISBUR Y.

Miss Grace Warner is home from AL bapy for the summer, also Miss Annie Bennett from Thompsonville.
 Children's day was observed in the Congregational church last Sunday. Exercises consisted of singing, recita- tions, and short addresses by Rev J. 0. Goddard, Howard F. Lsndon and T. L.. Norton.
Connecticut western news., 1896-06-18
YOUR BOY WONT LIVE A MONTE

1OUR BUY WONT LIVE A MUNIH,
 So Mir Gilman Brown of 34 Mill St., South Gardner, Mass, was told by the doctor. His son had Lung Trouble, following Typhoid Malaria, and he spent three hundred and seventy five dollars with doctors, who finally gave him up, saying; "Your boy wont live a month" Re tried Dr. Kings New Discovery and few bottles restored him to health and enabled him to go to work perfectly we'll man. He says he owes his present good health to use of Dr Kings New Discovery, and knows it to be the best in the world for Lung trouble. Trial Bottles Free at W. H. Camps Drug store, Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1896-06-18

Take dose of Dewit's Little Early Risers just for the good they will do you These little Pills are good for in |. digestion, good for headache. good for liver complaint, good for constipation. They are good. W. H. Camp, Canaan, Geo. T. Johnson, Norfolk.