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Connecticut western news., 1896-07-16
SOUTHERN NEW MARLBORO.

Small fruits of all kinds are unusually plentiful.
 W. B. Gibson < Son lost valuable COW last week by falling into a deep spring. It had not been properly se- cured by the Frenchman whose cabin stood near.
 A MT Arthur Cruikshank has bar gained for the farm formerly owned by Eebert D. Norton.
 Rev Mir Hebron was i'll last week Sunday and his wife gave him menthol by mistake. Emetics were timely ad. ministered, and by the aid of Dr Camp he was saved. It was a close call. F. G. Holt has several men at work repairing and painting his house. l. D. filling has sold his horse, har- ness and top buggy to Rev Mir Hebron.
 Mrs Eva Spalding and children are rusticating at Mrs A. A Adams. w. B. Gibson < Son have started their engine, doing some planning. Will be ready to saw soon.
 Sheldon Adams got kicked in the ribs by one of his colts last week Monday, and was considerably hurt and bruised, but as no bones were broken, he is fast recovering.
 Wm. Moses, from California, is work. ing for the Gibsons this sum mer. He expects to return to California in the | fall.
 Sheldon Norton (92) has swung the scythe some, but not with as much vigol as formerly. John, the Frenchman, who has lived in shanty near W.B. Gibson's for sev- eral years, has removed to Pond Town, Norfolk.
 Willis Carlotti, from Torrington, has been calling on friends here and in Ca nsan Valley. His wife is at her fathers D. H. Hotohkiss.' Her health is much improved of late.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-16
NORFOLK.

Miss Kate Hamilton, of Winsted, was guest of her sister, Mrs Leo J. Cur tiss.
 Mrs -}arnes, of Housatonic, is spend ing few days at $. D. Csnfield's.
 Prof B. B. Clspp, of University of California, visited J. D. Bassett last week.
 Dr H. G. Provost, of Winsted, was 8 guest at Rev John DePeu's over Sun day.
 Mir and Mrs Rogers are atStonin gton, Conn.,, where they will remain until about the first of August.
 Leonard Smith, Larkin Mead and Dallett Wilson are camping at Doolittle lake.
 The sidewalks on Railroad street and in some places on Main street have re- gently been concreted. William Dalzell, Cornell '99, of South Egremont, visited at the Misses Eld- ridges last week. A party of young folk commenced camp at Tobey pond Wednesday, where they will remain about two weeks. In the baseball game between Win sted and Norfolk Saturday the Norfolks were victorious by 8 score of 20 to Is.
 Rev MT Rafterly, of Portland, Conn, has rented the Barber cottage on Laur. el Way He officiated at the Church oI Transfguration Sunday morning. MT and Mrs G. T. Johnson were in Hartford Tuesday. The Missionary Band cleared about 60 dollars at the sale on Thursday. Mir Hurlburt. of New Britain, was g guest at R. J. Vance's over Sunday. Prof. H. W. Garter and family went to Stockbridge this week where they will board during the summer. Dr Osborne and family are guests al E. P. Darrow's. Mir and Mrs Chas. Smith, of Collins vile, visited his father, Henry Smith from Saturday until Monday.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-16
ASHLEY FALLS.

The funeral of Mr Joseph Scott was held at the residence of Mir Wm. Moore on Saturday at p. m Rev Wm. Wake officiating The floral tributes from relatives of the deceased were very handsome.
 The much dreaded army worm has put in an appearance and is doing much damage in field of oats on the hill be- yond the mill owned by Mir A. R. Hurl- burt
 Rev Mir Pond. the newly elected pas tor of the Congregational church in Sheffield, is expected to preach in the M. E. church here next Sunday even- ing st the usual monthly union service.
 Harry Peck has captured 8 strange bird which esembles in appearance and color the socalled bittern. It is quite 8 curiosity.
 Mrs J. o. Snyder is having her house painted.
 Mrs Myron Decker is having an addi. tion built on her house. with bay win dow and broad front veranda added. which greatly improves her residence.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-16
THE HAT BY THE RIVER.
Sherlock Holmes Discovers It and Then
 Talks Through His Own Chapcau.


 Talks Through His Own Chapeau-
 They strolled along the bank of a river In the quiet evening air. Finally when they had reached point where the river took a sharp turn they paused to take a look back upon its glassy surface. Suddenly, how over, they discovered a hat lying upon the bank within few feet of them. "Ah, " said one, "a drowning accident. !"
 Hardly, replied the man, who thought he was Sherlock Holmes.
 Hardly How do we knowf" exclaimed the other.
 "why," said the Sherlock Holmes, "in the case of a drowning accident the chances are three to one that the hat, too, would have gone"
 But suppose the owner had been bath ings"
 "Absurdl In that case there would have been other articles of apparel upon the bank" ;" Then, after pause, "No, if we ' but walt moment I think we will find the owner has just gone around the bend, |" | he continued
 "It is a dainty hat, is it not" said the other.
 "Very, indeed" said the Sherlock i Holmes as he picked 1t up and commenced to examine it more closely.
 "whatl A handful of daisiesr' exclaimed 1 the other as the hat was lifted and some daisies lay revealed. ...
 "Indeed, !" said the Sherlock Holmes, "it begins to smell of romance. Who knows but this may belong to some pretty rustic maids"
 He twirled the hat upon his index finger once or twice and said, Well, whether she be pretty maid or no, she is at least not lacking in some good qualities, l see | "Doubtless-most of us have some good qualities" replied his friend.
 But this hat shows that the lady is not only exceptionally tasty in her dress, but extremely careful too"
 'I should judge she has good taste; but, as to her being careful, I confess cannot | see'-
 "what Look at this hatband, then. Do you sec any marks of a hatpin thereS"
 "None whatever" -.
 And don't you see that the hat is but little soileds"
 "I do, but 1t may be new"
 "No. A glance at the inside will reveal that it is not Besides, that she is care ful is plainly shown by her action in leav- ing the hat hero rather than run the risk of destroying 1t among the willows around | tho bend v
 "You have some reasoning power" I IT she Is sentimental, too, what would you think, my friendY"
 "I would think you didn't know"
 "Pshawl It Is very easy. Why should she stroll along this bank in the calm, sweet evening air alones If on business which she could not be, for there is mo- where here to go-why should she pause and pluck those daisies, chi"
 Unit may be as you say indeed. But now as to her complexion. What
 Her complexionl An, she is blond, for surel No dark oomplexioned maid of such good taste as that dainty hat displays would be found guilty of choosing white hat with pink ribbon band, would shes But, harkl She comesr' exclaimed the Sherlock Holmes, at the sound of footsteps just behind They tur1ed. "Hyari CT me me hatr' said the excited owner.
 The Sherlock Holmes breathed hard It was not pretty, rustic maid he saw. It was only a dirty, little colored boy.-Chi- | cago Tribune
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-16

What will it cost to operate street sprinkler in our village? The sprinkler itself doesn't cost . large sum of money and we think . few hundred dollars would cover the cost of machine and operation for one year. Is it not possi- ble to raise the money in the village? If not by subscription, then resort to the old scheme of entertainments, SUD- pers. fairs, dances ald things. What . blessing i. would be to have our streets sprinkled from May till October.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-16
SHARON.

Mrs Albert Reed and children, from Boulder, Col, are visiting at B. B Reeds.
 R. St. John Boughton is spending a week or two in the Catakills.
 Miss Eva Prindle, who has been teaching at Wethersfield for the past year. is at home for the summer vaca- tion.
 Henry Hoag entertained friends last week.
 Miss Blanche Bartram made trip to New York city and back lest Friday.
 Miss Stone, of New York, is visiting at Mrs Geo. M Marckres'.
 Miss Julia Reed is staying with hel sister. Mrs B. E. Gillette.
 l.. Van Alstyne is at home again.
 Miss Jennie Hicks, of Bangall. was guest of Miss Jennie Goudenough last week.
 Miss Amy Eggleston is visiting cous. ins in Amenia.
 Rev and Mrs E D. Kelsey arc soon expected to arrive at their new home.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-16
W EST GOSH HN.

Mrs Lucien Underwood and daugh- ter are at Geo. Hammond's.
 Rev J. W. Beach, D. D., of Middle town. spent Saturday at the parsonage.
 The Atlanta Jubilee singers drew @ crowded house at the Center Saturday night, and all were we'll pleased with their singing.
 Mrs E. s. Richards has gone to Long Island to visit her sister.
 Miss A. J. Landon went to East Ca naan Monday for few weeks visit.
 F. Ives and family spent Sunday with friends in South Norfolk.
 Having has begun and promises to be a very short crop.
 Parties are camping on the shore oi Tyler pond.
 Rev MT Boswell, of Litchfeld, will preach here Sunday in exchange with Rev 0. Dixon.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-16
MILL RIVER.

Mrs GoldinR is home from Brush Hill for few days
 Mrs Jas. Savery, of Westfeld, Mass, Is visiting her father, A. J. Freeman, and sister, Mrs E. B. Karner.
 The junior sewing circle met with Miss Tillie Leffingwell Saturday p. m.
 The Independent Club will meet with Miss Sadie Merrifield on Tuesday even ing.
 Miss Merrifield, of Sheffield, spent 8 few days with her brother last week.
 H. D. Sission Is making repairs on one of his houses and his barn.
 MT and Mrs Harry Stanard, of Tor rington, spent Sunday here.
 Miss Ida Wilbur, of Lakeville. is vis- iting her cousin, Miss Hattie Prout.
 Miss Ida Prout and Mrs Prout and son are visiting their uncle, Louis Prout.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-16
Legal Notices.

ITO the Probate Court for the District oi | sharon.
 The application of Charles K. B. Hatch, ad- ministrator on the estate ot Sarah A.Surdam, late of sharon in said district deceased. show eth that 1t Is for the interest of said estate that such of the real e. tate of said deceased as is hereinafter described should be sold. And your application further showeth that the real estate of said deceased, proposed to be sold consists of a certain piece or parcel oi land, with buildings thereon, situated in the town of sharon, in said probate district. First parcel Of land. home harm, bounded north by lands of Mrs John Eggleston and others, west by Charles Mslcuit and others, south by wm. Marsh and others, cast by Wat. son Hall and highway leading from West Cornwall to sharon. Second, Levi Davidson place, bounded north by lands of Charles M. Hall and said highway and Moses Butler and others. wes by said Hall and others. south by Mra John Eggleston and others. east by Housa- tonic river.
 Third place and buildings where Samuel 0. Beeman lives, north by highway leading from Ellsworth to sharon, st., west by Louis Bee mans, south by Charles Handlin. east by Gil bert smiths land.
 Fourth, A. Hester piece, bounded west by Watson Halls land, south by 18th District schoo lot and highway, and cast on highway | leading from West Cornwall to sharon.
 Fifth, Burnt lot, so-called, bounded north by Watson Hall land, south by Wm. Marsh and Mrs John Eggleston iand, cast on high. way leading by said Eggeston'e house to I Cornwall Bridge.
 Sixth, a parcel north of highway leading from sharon to West Cornwall, bounded north by land of Charles N. Hal and others, west by same and south by said highway, east by land of Moses Butler.
 Seventh a parcel of land on the Downey, so-called bounded north by land of Lime Rock Iron Co., west by Mrs Lewis Cart wright's land. south by Charles M. Hall and others, east by Daniel Hall and others.
 Eighth parcel of land bounded north by Seth Perry, west by saw mill lot, south by lands of sharon Valley Iron Oo., east by land of Earl Cartwright.
 And that said land cannot be beneficially divided for the purpose of sale.
 Your applicant therefore prays said court to inquire into the truth of the foregoing al legations, and on finding the same to be true to order the sale of the whole or part oi the real esthte hereinbeforo described. or an undivided interest therein, as ehall appear to said court most for the interest or said estate and your applicant as in duty bound. will ever pray.
 Dated at sharon this sth day of July. A. D., 1896.
 Charles E. o. Hatch, Aim'r.
 District of Sharon, ss. Probate Court, July | S,A. b, 1896.
 Ordered, that the foregoing application be heard and determined at the Probate 0ffice in said sharon on the 18th day of July, A. D., IS96 at o'clock in the afternoon ol that day; and this court directs said admin istrator 10 give public notice of the Pendeney of said application, and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing notice there of one time before the 18th day of July ,A.D | 1896 in some newspaper having circulation
 WILLIAM W. KNIGHT, Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-16
FEB WHITES DEFEAT.
HOW HIS WIFE CURED HIM OF THE
 POSSuM HABIT.
She Was Aided by Bear Trap. Big "B'Ar"
 and Her Own woman's Wit and Came Out Just Far Enough Ahead For BragGinE


 and Her Own woman's Wit and Came
 Out lust Far Enough Ahead For Bragxing
 Purposes.
 One evening when Feb White, the pos sum hunter of Tennessee, and were out on the mountain watching bears den he told me this story:
 "One mawnin I rig outer bed feelin pow erful mean and low down. l reckon sich times cum to everybody now and then. It might hev worked of with me arter awhile but fur the old woman. Feared like she wasn't feelin very peart either, and when we got sot down to breakfast she to me, sez she:
 "'Zeb White, I'm wantin snuff and shoes and a new kaliker dress, and you'd better turn to and git 'em or thar'll be a rowi I ain't gwine to stand this fussin around no mo'r
 "'Who's a-fussins' sez I.
 "'Yo' be! To hain't done hard day s work in two y'ars It's jest huntin arter possums till we s almost in the porehouser "'Hain't sellin possum pelts fur 50 cents apieces'
 "'Of co'se, but you's chawin up the money In terbacker jest the same or spend in it fur con juice down at the Co'ners. Things has got to change around we're or don't stay.
 "'Yo' hain't tied to this cabin by no rope sez I.
 'Mebbe yo' dare me to gor sez she.
 "'I hain't coaxin yo' to stay again yo'r feelin's'
 "'Then I'll go. "I didn't think she'd do it, !" said the old man after a quiet laugh. "But she rig up from the table with her cheeks as red as fire and put on her sunbunnit and started of up the road. I was sorry, but it wasn' { | fur me to call her back. I had to let on that didn't keer, yo' know, and when had finished my meal I started fur the woods was arter possums agin. Things didn't go right tall Instead of bein glad and ready to go with me my ole dawg sneaked of and hid hisseh Then I found I was out of powder and lead, and when went out to feed the mewl I diskivered that he had got out and wandered away. When did make start, felt that mean that was minded to sot the cabin aflre to spite somebody. went through the woods cussin and kickin, and jest made up my mind that the ole woman might stay away all the rest of her life befo' I'd make 1t uI with her. To member the path we fol
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-16

The scheme of laying our dust by means of the fire hose would necessitate few more fire hydrants being put in on some of the streets, but that wouldn't be so very bad thing after all. The trouble with this scheme is that the water mains on several streets are not large enough for the hydrants. Better have Q sprinkler.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-16
Oh, These Childrcni

Mamma, does poor, old Deacon Downes always wag his head the way he did this morning in churchs'
 "Yes, dear, he always has done that
 "Why does he make his head go so, mammal"
 He Is giving assent, dear, to what the minister says"
 "Yes, but why did he stop giving assent when the big man came around with the boxf'-Boston Courier.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-16

When we consider that the intestiues are about five times as long as the body, we can realize the intense suffering ex. perienced when they become inflamed. DeWItt's Collie snd Cholera Cure sub dues inflammation at once and com pletely removes the difficulty. w. H. Camp, Canaan; Geo. T. Johnson, Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-16

"We are twins," says the 50 cent sil- yer dollar to the gold dollar. "Not by . darned sight. We have not the same parents. You weigh 16 times as much as but worth only half as much. Wait until you weigh thirty-two times ss much as I do before you pretend to be my equal, says the gold dollar.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-16
BUCKLEN's ARNICA sALvE

The best salve in the world for outs, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains, cerns, and all skin eruptiens, 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., 1896-07-16

Political papers might easily make over the following jingle to fit the gold Democrats:
 The wind 1t doth blow
 And we shall have snow,
 And what will the robins do then? K Poor things. They will hide in the barn
 And keep themselves warm
 And put their heads under their wings Poor things.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-16
The PhIlo.ophic.I Hen.

After the serpent had swallowed all the eggs in the nest he came to the conclusion that he might as well take his nap right where he was.
 And the hen came back.
 This" said she, cooking her head to one side-"this Is what get for eating all those branded cherries this afternoon. "- Cincinnati Enquirer.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-16
DISCOVERY SAVED HIS LIFE

Mir G. Caillouette, Druggist, Beavers vile. Ill, says: "To Dr Kings New Discovery owe my life. Was taken with La Grippe and tried all the physi- cians for miles about, but of no avail and was given up and told I could not live. Having Dr Kings New Discov- cry in my store I sent for bottle and began it's use and from the first dose began to get better, and after using three bottles was up and about again. It is worth it's weight in gold. We won't keep store or house without 1t. !" Get free trial at w. Fl. Camps Drug 9tore.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-16

And voice from out the Empire state shouted. saying: "I am Demo crat. bat the silver tongue boy orator of NebraskA is Democrat of differ ent definition, and not of the kind rsisel in the east
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-16

We are anxious to do little good in this world and can think of no pleasan- ter or better way to do it than by re- commenting One Minute Cough Cure as preventive of pneumonia, consump- ton and other serious lung troubles that follow neglected colds. w. H. Camp, Canaan, Geo. T. Johnson, Nor folk
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-16

The New York Raines law is proving very profitable as source of revenue. License fees recently footed up $10.- 4O7. .3l8 with twenty five counties to be heard from.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-16

That suggestion of utilizing the fire hose to sprinkle our streets could be put into working shape if few dollars could be seen for the purpose. Who wants the streets sprinkled?
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-16

If would be hard to convince a man suffering from bilious colic that his agony is due to c microbe with an un- pronouncable name. But one dose oi DeWitt's Colic and Cholera Cure will convince him of its power to afford in. stant relief. It kills pain w. H. Camp, Canaan; Geo. T. Johnson, Nor. fnIL
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-16

A Bicycle Ballad. Oh. the sailor sings of the sounding sea And the shriek of the surging gale; The soldier sings of his gnllantry And of wars where he did not quail; The cobhler sings as he fits the last, With a tap, tap, tap, tap, tap, But the biking chap, as he's fitting past, Oh, he sings as he swings his cap: I'm biking chap, a biking chap. with a swift and silent steed. I'm never behind. oh, where will you find such ease combined with speedt My bell ring, with ding, ding, ding, SO harm may never hap. With a whir and flash along dash. a iubilant biking chap. Oh, the robin chirps in the cherry tree And blinks in a wondering way; The chipmunk, scurrying hastily, Stops short in dire dismay; The cattle stare at the weirdsome sight Surprised, their ears they flap While the zephyr croons to the blossoms
 bright
 The song of the biking chap: I'm a biking chap, bil<ing chap, with swift and silent steed. I'm never behind. Oh, where will you find such ease combined with speech My bell ring, with ding, ding, ding, so harm may never hap. With a whir and flash along I dash, a iubilant biking Snap. Oh, it's hey for the nut brown maid one
 meets
 At the cool of the summer dayi Oh, it's hey for the smile with which she
 greets
 Your nod as you pass her wayi Oh, it's hey for the gold of the sunset sky And the cricket's cheery strain, For the katydid's eccentric cry. And the wheelman's blithe refrain: I'm bixing chap, biking chap, with a swift and silent steed. I'm never behind. Oh. where will you find such ease combined with speech My bell ring, with ding. ding. ding, SO harm
 may never hap. With a whir and flash along dash, iubslant biking chap. -T. l.. sappington in Truth.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-16

every foreigner who hxssiiver bullion. can take 53 cents worth of it to the mint and receive . dollar. This he can pay to a workingman and compel him to accept as 100 cents. Is this honest?
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-16
9gWlDE2HIE5

Bells .............. 25c., b0c., 75c Cyclometers. .....S1.00 $I.50 Sl.75 Lanterns-The Banner S3.50 Saddles-Duplex or Hunt. ... .A00 Locks-for Sprocket ....,.....2b
 Aluminium, with Chain. .Sb Repair outfits, for single tube tires 50
 |" inner tube tires 50 Trouser Guards-per pair ....,.l0 Rubber Cement, for punctures ;. lb Tire Cement-wood or steel rims. 20 Graphite Chain Lubricant ....10 Wood Rim Enamel per can .... .S5 Oll Cans ...... ........s.... ..l0 Cycle 0il-per bottle. 10 Tire Tape-per roll ...........10 Hand Pumps, 50c. Foot Pumps, % Wrenches, 5. 35c. Coasters. =. .35 Toe Clips, 35c. Lantern brackets .35
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-16
a.heer,nste. Account.

The date on the colored slip of paper with s>e name of the subscriber shows the time to which tho subscription Is paid: thus, R. B. Smith 5jula6 Indicates that Mir Smith has paid tor his papor to July 5, 1893. It is hoped that subsortbers will see to 1t that their account, always correct, and when they pay for a re- newG of their subscription will observe whether their date is changed to indicate the proper credit, and in the event of an error to Inform us for correction at once. No claims tor errors In these accounts will hereafter be considered unless presented within thirty days after the payment Is claimed to have been made, as the receipt of the paper with the date to which the subscription is paid vlainly printed thereon Is prima facie evi' sAnoe ef its acceptance as correct.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-16

Pass the good word along the line. Piles can be quickly cured without sn operation by simply applying De- Witt's Witch Hazel Salve. W. H. Camp, Canaan, Geo. T. Johnson, Nor folk,
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-16
THURSDAY. JULY 16, 1896.

The silver candidate's( (Bryan's) grand parents were from Portland, Conn.,, but 1t does not signify that that will increase Williams 6 strength in Connecticut.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-16
Not Built That Way.

Justice-You are charged with steal ing Colonel Julep's chickens. Have you any witness?
 Uncle Moses-I heb not. I don't steal chickens befo' witnesses. s.-Amus- ing Journal.