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Connecticut western news., 1896-07-02
NORFOLK.

At the center school meeting, Thurs day evening. Eugene Darrow and c. T. Johnson were elected as committee for the ensuing year. Much important business was discussed, among which was the addition of a public High school. but ss no satisfactory arrange ments could be made the subject was postponed indefinitely.
 Miss Ida Case. of Bristol. is 8 guest at Dr B. c. Gidman's.
 Mr Carter. brother of Prof. H. w. Carter, spent Sunday as guest of Prof. Carter.
 Alva Cowles is comfortable since the last operation, but there seems to be no great change in his condition.
 The Julian Comedy Go, gave three excellent plays in the Village Hall Thursday, Friday and Saturday eve- nings.
 Mayor R. J. Vance and family, of New Britain, arrived in town this morn. ing for the summer. He has rented Melvin Snow's cottage on the Green wood Road.
 Dallett Wilson, of New York. is visit. ing his sister, Mrs E. I. Swift, at Knolly Brook.
 The Misses Sibley. of Perry. Ill.,. are visiting their aunt, Miss Augusta Lawrence.
 Miss Fannie Roster and George Green, of East Canaan, were united in marriage by the Rev John DePeu ai Mrs Scott Beech's residence on Thurs. day evening. They are to reside in East Canaan, where they went directly after the ceremony.
 Sartin Mead, of Yale, has arrived in town to spend the summer with his parents on Maple Ave.
 H. Fl. Eddy has returned from hi, vacation and has recumed his duties ss librarian.
 Several from here attended the boat races at Poughkeepsie last week.
 Dr F. s. Dennis and family started Monday morning for Yellowstone Park, where they will spend the summer.
 Psul Garfield visited his brother Er- wid. who is attending the business col. lege in Po'keepsie, N. r., last week.
 Mir Waters, of New Britain, is in his cottage on Maple avenue for the sea son.
 John Whalen. of Dunkirk, N. Y, i. ia town for the Fourth.
 John I. Burckle, of Fairlawn. enter. tained several on Friday to exhibit the paintings of Charles Koch, youne artist, who is spending the summer ir town.
 Winthrop and Leonard Smith, ot Yale are here for the summer.
 The state fish and game commission. CTS have appointed Deputy Sherif O'Connell special Ash and game protec tor.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-02
W EST GOsHkN.

It is rumored that the wedding bells are to ring again this week.
 George Clark and family, of Norfolk. spent Sunday at F. Ives.
 MT and Mrs Chapman, of Terryville, spent last Sunday at o. F. Greens and J. M. Lucas.
 Mrs Avery Miner. of Torrington, has been at James Vaille's few days help- ing care for Mrs Adeline Miner, who is quite sick.
 Edward Crandall and family, of Mid dlebury, has been in the place few days. .......#
 Walter Smith, of Atlanta, Ga, called on friends here recently.
 Geo. Cook was chosen district com- mittee at the school meeting Saturday night.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-02
The Malay Apple.

The ohia, or Malay apple, is a com. mon timber tree of the Hawaiian Is- lands, though not peculiar to that local ity. On the island of Maui is a man. moth orchard of wild ohias, extending from the sea to the mountains and measuring 90 miles in length by from to 10 miles in width The trees are from 40 to 50 feet in height, some of the largest yielding nearly 50 pounds of fruit the total crop being said to be sufficient to fill fleet of 100 steamerx The beautiful crimson or white apples, however, are unfit for transportation, IS they last but a short time in a good condition Science Monthly.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-02
HIM E ROCK.

A number of Masons. accompanied by their wives. attended the Masonic celebration at Great Harrington 24th of June, and report a good time.
 The Julian Comedy Go. was at the Casino on Monday evening 29th June before an appreciative audience.
 Miss Lucy O Richardson sailed Mon- day from Boston on the "Servia," in company with party of friends, and will be absent about two months.
 The schools closed on Friday for the summer vacation.
 Miss Mckenzie left on Saturday for her home at Swampscott, Mass.
 At the school meeting on Saturday evening. Walter Wakemsn was elected committeeman, also treasurer of the school district.
 A number from here are expecting to attend the exercises in Millerton on Saturday 4th.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-02

There Is more Catarrh is this section of the country than all other diseases put together, and until the last few years was supposed to be incurable. For great many years doc tors pronounced 1t local disease and pre- scribed local remedies, and by constantly fail- ing to cure with local treatment, pronounced quires constitutional treatment. Halrs Ca- tarrh Cure, manufactured by F. J. Cheney & Co.,, Toledo, Ohio, Is the only constitutional cure on the market. It Is taken internally in doses from 10 drops to Q teaspoonful. It acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. They offer one hundred dollars for any case it fails to cure. Send for circu- lars and testimonials. Address,
 F.J. CHENEY co. Toledo, O. Sold by Druggists 75c.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-02
The Nilk in the Coeoanut.

Sixteen ounces of silver will coin SIS 60 in silver dollars. These sixteen ounces of silver can be bought in the markets of the world today for S9.94. There would therefore be a profit of 98 66 on an investment of S994. being about S7 per cent, if holder of silver could take it to . mint and coin it with out charge into silver dollars. That is All there is to the silver question at its oenter-the active center, whence comes the energy in means to keep orators, editors and politicians at work bewail- ing the wrongs to silver and persuading the poor that their woes are due to the gold-bugs of Wall street. in order tn us to cover up the bald swindle of the great silver producing capitalists. s.-Bos. ton Transcript
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-02
HUN rs WILLIE and SOUTH CANAAN

Mir and Mrs R. P. Pendleton spent a little time in Great Burlington, Mass, last week as the guests of relatives.
 Mrs Junius White and children, of Winchester, called on relatives here-a- bouts last week.
 Mrs D. A. Scoville has been very sick for the past week but at this writing is slightly improved.
 Miss Alice Scoville, of Winsted, has returned home to care for her mother, Mrs D. A. Scoville.
 Thursday evening. June 25, about 75 of the neighbors and friends of MT and Mrs J. H. Flakes. called at their home, taking the opportunity to present their congratulations and good wishes; Mir and Mrs Flakes having but recently commenced the journey of life toget- her. A number of useful and valuable gifts were left as evidences of their esteem. A bountiful supper was served by the ladies.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-02
Famous violins.

The famous collection of 12 superb violins, owned by the late R. D. Haw- ley. of Hartford. has been sold by Judge White. administrator on the estate of Mrs Hawley, to Ralph Granger, of San Diego. Gal . wealthy amateur violinist The price paid is not made public. but it was large. Every instrument is & masterpiece of an old Italian maker; one, . Maggini, dates back to about 1900, and an Amati is of nearly as great ago. The pride of the collection is the "King Joseph" the great violin of the country. and the tallest violin ever seen. This "King Joseph" was played at Mir Hawley's funeral by Miss Mary Beeman, of Hartford. New Hartford Tribune.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-02
CORNWALL BRIDGE.

Amos O. Waterbury. who died ou the 18th of June, suddenly, had been in poor health for some time. He has lived nearly all his life in this place. He was kind hearted man, always ready to assist those in need. He has followed farming all his life. He rep resented this town in the General As sembly with Ebert Sheppard as his as- sociste in the year 1878. His funeral was largely attended at his home Suu- day, June 2lst, Rev M NJ Curtiss offic- isting. He leaves 8 widow and large circle of relatives and friends. Inter- ment at Amenia. N. Y.
 Mrs Flora Wells, Mir and Mrs Horace Wells, Mrs George Lamb, of New Haven; Mrs Ann H. Bierce, Mrs E. T. Bump, of Bridgeport, were here ou the 2lst to attend the funeral of Amos O. Waterbury.
 A very pretty evening wedding took place at the residence of E.. D. Bene- dict June 18th. Miss Edith l.. being married to Wm. E. Baldwin, of Cornwall, Rev E. O. Starr officiating.
 Miss Edith W. Wsdhams is home, having flushed the year as teacher at Granville, N '.
 Miss Kate A. Dougherty is home from New Haven where she has been at- tending the Normal School for the past two years
 A very pretty home wedding took place on the 25th inst. at the residence of the brides parents, MT and Mrs Will son P. Sturges, the contracting parties being their eldest daughter, Della A |, and Rollin B. Willard. of this town. The house was tastefully trimmed with ferns, roses and daisies. In the parlor where the ceremony took place was the marriage bell composed of ferns and roses under which the couple stood. Miss Grace l.. Sturges, youngest sister of the bride, acted as maid of honor. Miss Minnie A. Oonnor played we'd ding march on the piano as the party | entered the room. Rev E. o. Starr per | formed the ceremony with ring. After l congratulations all assembled in the dining room and partook of the wed. ding dinner. The bride was neatly gowned in white dotted Swiss. trim med with lace and satin ribbon. The groom was dressed in conventional black. The presents were numerous and valuable The travelling dress of the bride was oi ailk and worsted, light shade of browr trimmed with figured silk. The happy couple took the 8 l5 p. m. train going south amid cyclone of rice and old shoes.
 MT and Mrs George Wooster, of Win sted; Mir and Mrs George R. Wilcox and son, Elliott, of Canaan; Mrs A. E. Stur ges, Miss Susle l.. Sturges and Mi Harry Goodell. of Bridgeport, were th. out of town guests at the wedding O Miss Della A. Sturges and Mir Rollin B Willard.
 Mrs George Fl. Beers and son, Col lins, are in New York on 6 visit.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-02
THURSDAY. JULY 3. 1896.

TIE NEWS sincerely thanks it's ex- changes for the unlimited praise. con- gratulations and good wishes rendered it on it's quarter-centennial. THE NEWS cannot forget such kind and fraternal expressions, and it would gladly reprint them if it thought its subscribers would appreciate them one-hslf as much as THE NEWS itself does.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-02
Antiq uity of Base ball.

A contemporary says that the game of baseball is just ten years older than the Republican party, lacking two days. It was formerly started June 19, 1S46, when the first matched game ever played came of at Hoboken, N. J. The game is development from and an improvement on game called "town ball.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-02
A VALUABLE PRESCRIPTION.

Editor Morrison of Worthing gton. Ind. . "Sun" writes: "You have valuable prescription in Electric Bitters, and I can cheerfully recommend it for consti- patton snd sick headache, and AS a gen. eral system tonic it has uo equal" Mrs Annie Stehle, 2625 Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, was all run down. could not eat nor digest food. had backsche which never left her and felt tired and weary, but six bottles of Electric Bit. ters restored her health and renewed her strength. Prices 500. and s1. Get . bottle at ". H. Camps drug store, Canaan, Ct.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-02
CHAPlN WILLIE.

Communion was observed at our chapel last Sunday for the first time in some 30 years. Rev Abrams officia.ed.
 Mrs J. O. Whitford, who has been seriously ill with heart trouble, is some better.
 MT and Mrs DeLamater, of Hartford. have arrived at their cottage at Humes' Point, Twin Lakes.
 Wm. Humss, of Minneapolis, Minn., is visiting his mother.
 Mrs Emma Slater, of Copake, N. r., spent the past week with the Joyce sis ters.
 Cblldren's was day observed a week ago last Sunday. Much credit is due them for their recitation, singing and flowers.
 MT and Mrs Edder, of Bridgeport, is at the Humes' Point.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-02
STATE NEWS.

Senator Hawley and family are at Woodmont for the summer.
 Torrington claims to have six hun ared bicycle riders.
 Booming Colebrook: It is stated that the house now belng built in Cole brook by Mrs Miles of Meriden, is the only house which has been built in the east part of that town during the last forty years.
 The Twelfth 0. ", will dedicate its monument at Winchester, Va, October 19.
 Gen. George Haven, commanding the Brigade O. N. G., has issued orders for all the troops to assemble at Mantle, at 10 o'clock, .. m., August IT. for six days drill and instruction. Gov Coffin will review the brigade August 21 at 2 p. m.
 Judge A. Fl. Fenn has been elected president of the Army and Navy Club of Connecticut.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-02
The Pope and a New Catechism.

It is said that the pope intends to give new impulse to Catholic social ism. He is arranging a new catechism. in which the religious sentiments arc to insist not only on charity, but on the rights and duties of working people and those who employ them. and on pri- vate providence and public help. For this purpose Leo XIII has long confer enoes with some sociologists. -Londou News
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-02

We might tell you more about One Minute Cough Cure, but you probably know that it cures cough. Every one does who has used it. It is a perfect remedy for coughs. colds, hoarseness. It is an especial favorite for children. being pleasant to take aud quick in curing. W. H. Camp, Canaan; Geo. T. Johnson, Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-02
It Had Not Slept.

Grandfather (swsking after a nsp)- l do believe that my right arm is still asleep.
 Little Esths-Yes. grandpa. but your nose has not slept wink. It was msk- ing an awful noise all the time.-Dag- snyheter.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-02

Burns are absolutely painless when DeWitt's Witch Hazel Sslve 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., 1896-07-02

It's just as easy to try One Minute Cough Cure as any thing else. It's easier to cure a severe cough or cold with 1t. Let your next purchase for a cough be One Minute Cough Cure. Better medicine; better results; better try it. W. H. Camp, Canaan; Geo. T. Johnson, Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-02

Busy people have no time, and sensi- ble people have no inclination to use 6 slow remedy. One Minute Cough Cure acts promptly and gives permanent re- suits. ". Fl. Camp, Canaan; Geo T. Johnson, Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-02

Bryce-Clubleigh says he has a wife that just suits him.
 Gryoe--Why, I thought she was a vixen, and raised row with him every day.
 Bryce-Thst's just it. She drives him to drink.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-02

Chairman Mark Hanna of the Repub- licau National Committee has recom- mended the adoption of red, white and blue pampas plumes as the party ems blem for parades snd decorations
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-02

A little ill, then little pill. The ill Is gone the pill has won. DeWitt's Little Early Risers the little pills that cure great ills. W. H. Camp, Canaan; Geo. T. Johnson, Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-02
"Is dis where dey want a boy ?"

Is UIs Wuctb Uty WNut UUJ
 Ut IS; but he must be a boy who never utters an uutruth and does not use slang or swear, and never speaks unless he is spoken to 7"
 Well, me brudder's a deaf mute. I'll send i'm 'rcund."
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-02

The staff on which the flag of the United States was hoisted as a part of the inaugural ceremonies of the Ten nessee Centennial Exposition at Nash vile, June 1 is 305 feet high.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-02

A tandem has been built by a Provi- dence, R l., firm, which is IS feet long and will carry six persons.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-02

The case of the Town vs. Amos Brewer comes on again at Pittsfeld this week.
 The town record shows for the first six months of 1896 births 2, marriages 2, deaths 15. the oldest being Miss Sophia Atwater at 92. There are four other deaths not yet returned. painted up in fine shape. l.. J. Stewart did the work.
 Mrs Annie Barrett died Sunday at Great Harrington. She was a former resident of this place.
 John Dunn and family of Bridgeport came up Sunday to visit Mrs Dunn's father, James Murray.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-02

It's all the same, slight cold, con- gested lungs or severe cough. One Minute Cough Cure bsnishes them. W. Fl. Camp, Canaan; Geo. T. Johnson, Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-02
MILL RIVER.

Miss Msude Blodgett returned from Winsted Thursday, accompanied by her cousin Mrs Holabird.
 Mir and Mrs Foot drove from Pitts field to spend few days with Mrs Sara Sisson.
 Miss Maggie Brennan, who was em- ployed Tn the Winsted Hosiery. has re- turned home because of poor health.
 MT and Mre W. H. Emmons of Ca- naan were at Mrs Els. home Sunday.
 Mrs George Pesse and children, of Pittsield, are with Mrs Eunice Pease.
 A minister from N. T., state is com ing as candidate to the Congregational church the first two Sundays in July.
 Mrs Leon Belcher and daughter of New York are at her fathers, MT Lewis Prout's.
 E. J. Lambert was in the village with his meat cart last Saturday eve- niug from to 9 P. m.
 Miss B. Mogan and Miss Fannie and Leila Fitzpatrick, of Holyoke, came to town Monday for summers vacation.
 George Carroll has returned from his brothers funeral in Waterbury.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-02
Wall Paper
Underwear

Gents heavy grey underwear, all wool, best quality at roc. Gents white all wool Shirts and Drawers at S5c Gents white Shirts and Draw CTS, all wool, extra fine sl.l0. Gents wool tieeced Shirts and Drawers at roc. Gents cotton and wool Shirts and Drawers, white, at 3Sc. Ladies' Vests and Pants, all
 wool, extra fine at 90c, Ladies Scarlet vests and pants,
 all wool 60c.
 Ladies' National wool vests
 and pants COG and 49c. Children's underwear to close
 regardless of cost.
 These are only a few of the many bargains offered too numerous to mention.
 Remember this stock must be sold at once and for cash only.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-02
a.h.er,,s,.. Aee...s.

Tho date on the colored slip of paper with sAe name of the subscriber shows the time to which the subscription Is paid: thus, R. B. Smith SjulaS indicates that Mir Smith has paid tor his paper to July 5, lseo. It is hoped that subscribers will see to 1t that their account, always correct, and when they pay for re- new0 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 for 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 faote evt- s~noe Sf it's acceptance as correct.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-02
Legal Notices.
LrroHrIKLD, CONN.,, JuSr 20, 1896.

LrrcHrIKLD, CONN.,. Jusr 20, 1896. The Jury Commissioners for Litchneld County will meet on the second Monday Of July 1896 at the office of the Clerk Of the Superior Court at Litchleld to attend Co the duties of said office. D. o. KrLBouRs BYRON TurrLr Jury Oommissionsrs axoRol Q. HARRrsoN
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-02

It is not 8 miracle. It won't cure everything, bat it will cure piles. That's what DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve will do, because it has done it in iu hundreds of cases. W. H. Camp, Canaan Geo. T. Johnson, Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-02
EAST CANAAN.

More rain would benefit vegetation.
 George Green went to Norfolk Thurs day and returned with his bride. She was Miss Fannie Roster. They have our best wishes for pleasant and happy journey through life.
 Oar Sabbath evening meetings are discontinued for the present. Prepara tory lecture will be given Friday after. noon in Conference room.
 The P. O. H. and invited friends are to have picnic on the 4th.
 The house which was occupied by the late Philsnder Brewster was burned to the ground last Saturday. ECO.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-02

Take dose of Dewit's Little Early Risers iust 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.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-09
to be allowed each in the races:
the Lighting Facilities.

Harry Hosking, local manager OF the
Peninsula Electric Light & Power Co.,
has force OF electricians at work at the
Red Jacket Opera House putting in a
complete new set OF lights to be used in
connection with the stage settings. The
new electric lights are far ahead OF the
old ones and will add much to the general
effect asin the production OF any first-class
entertainment. In place OF the old loot
lights, which were eight or ten in num-
Der, new set OF twenty lone lights will
be put in and besides these, three rows OF
lights. twenty-one in each row, will be
put in above the stage. The new dress
ing rooms will also be wired throughout
and lights will be placed at convenient
places behind the scenes. In order to
manipulate the new lights properly and
80 they will give the desired scenic effects
DINNER" as il is called by electrical
men, will also be put In. BY aid OF this
the light can be turned half way on or of
and decidedly dim effect is the result.
These improvements in the lighting OF
the Opera House will certainly be appre-
ciated as much as the other improve.
ments that are being made about the
stage. Mr.. Temple. the scenic artist, is
making good progress with his work and
the whole will soon be finished, when, no
doubt, Manager Cuddihy will arrange SO
as to give the people treat by a grand
opening night.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-09
Tells How He Killed Mrs. Bnumiey VITA
stove Leg.


Tells How He Killed Mrs. Baumiey VITA
stove Leg.
ST Joseph Mo, Oct S.-The MUIR
der of Mrs. John Baumley of Arkoe.
Mo, has been captured. and he is none
other than the l6-year-old boy. Ezra
Rasco. who was alleged to have made
the discovery of the murder last FRI
day afternoon. The murderer is a son
of Henry Rasco. who resides on an ad-
joining farm TO Baumley. Young Ras-
so says he went to the Baumley home
TO get a pail OF water and entered the
house. He made some remarks that
angeTed Mrs. Baumley. She then
forced him out of the house. and locked
the doors. Rasco says he was greatly
angered at this and picked up a stone
and hurled 1t through the kitchen win
dow at Mrs. Baumley The missile
struck her in the face and knocked her
down.
Rasco says he made a search Of the
house for Mrs Baumley and when he
found her he was armed with a stove
leg with which he attacked her. She
was knocked down several times but
rose and defended herself desperately
but retreating from room to room in
an effort TO make her escape from the
house. This, Rasco says. he prevent
ed. and finally getting her on the first
floor, he finished the bloody work with
the same stove leg by crushing out her
brains. He then left the house, went
home, changed his clothes. hid the
bloody garments and gave the alarm OF
the murder. The murderer says he
had no object in killing Mrs. Baumley
other than to be revenged for being
put out of the house. The jail Is close
ly guarded TO prevent lynching by a
mob of enraged people. reported to
have formed at Arkoe.