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Connecticut western news., 1896-10-22
FUNERAL OF DIR. GIDMAN.

The funeral of Dr B. 0. Gidman was attended at the late residence of the de- ceased in Norfolk on Friday at 2 30 p. m. A large concourse of people were present, including number from neigh boring towns and from distant places. The house was completely filed, and many who were unable to gain admis. sion reverently stood on the lawn dur ing the services.
 Rev John DePeu officiated. A quar- tette composed of Mrs Edmund Brown, Miss Anna Cowles and Messrs H. W. Carter and Edmund Brown chanted Psalm CXXI. Rev DePeu read appro- priate selections of scripture and then delivered an eloquent and impressive, affsctionate and comforting sermon from the text, "He saved others; himself he cannot save." Mir DePeu mentioned pr Gidman's self sacrificing services as healer of diseases, and, among other things, said, He has brought many back from the gates of death; from the great destroyer to whom he has himself at last fallen. He has gone the way from which he has turned back so many others. He has gone that way himself because he would save them. He laid down his life martyr to his duty and to his loving service. In all this service in his latter days has been spirit that all have recognized. Two years ago he unlted with the Congregational Church and gave his service to Christ. His christian spirit has ssnctified and shone through his medical services" MT De Peu alluded to the brotherhood (the Royal Arcanum) which Dr Gidman help ed to organize; and spoke of him as hay ing now gone to join the elder brother, the Lord Jesus Christ. Mir DePeu offered trustful and imploring prayer, aad then the quartette sang "Abide With Me-"
 The floral offerings were elegant and consisted of several designs from friends and from the Royal Arcanum. The re. mains rested In a drab cloth covered casket. nearly concealed with flowers. Black and somber shades were omitted or were hidden by roses and ferns. and every effort was made to avoid melau- choly features. The pail bearers were all relatives of the deceased, including his brother and brother-in-law.
 The members of Wangum Council Royal Arcanum. headed by Regent H. W. Carter and MT James T Levi, escort ed the remains and tte long procession of carriages to the cemetery. The grave was concealed by flowers and evergreens. The impressive burial ser vice of the Royal Arcauum was perform ed at the cemetery, the benediction was pronounced by Rev DePeu. and with tear dimned eyes all retired from the last resting place of beloved physi- clan.
Connecticut western news., 1896-10-22
DEATH OF HENRY J. MEAD.

Mir Henry J. Mead, aged 72 years and months. died at his residence in Ca naan Valley last Saturday at p. m. Mir Mead had been in poor health sev- eral years, and for the past year or more had been afflicted with complication of diseases He had not been outside his dooryard since last August, how ever, his death was surprise to many who were not aware that lately he had suffered more or less with heart trouble.
 Mir Mead was farmer and wagon maker by occupation. He was man of sound judgment and excellent mem- ory. He was a great reader and was was thoroughly posted on public affairs. He had filled many positions of respon- sibility; had held important town offices and had represented this town in the legislature. He was a charter mem- Der of Housatonic Lodge No. 61, F. X A. NJ. and for six years he faithfully and efficiently filled the office of Worship ful Master of the lodge. viz, 1S72-73-75- 77-7S-81. He also frequently represent ed the lodge at the Grand Lodge. For nearly AS years Mir Mead has been an active and exemplary church member, and filled various offices in the church. He Was married about AS years ago. He was genial, kind hearted man, an af- fectionate husband and father, a good friend and neighbor and was highly es- teemed by all who knew him. Deceas- ei leaves a wife and two daughters, Mrs Charles A. Bates, of Plainville, and Mrs I. V. Johnson, of Forrestville. He also leaves an elder brother, MT Moses Mead.
 The funeral was held at the family residence on Tuesday at ? p m. There was very large attendance of neigh bors, friends and Masonic brethren. R " A. N. Benedict, of Southfield. Mass, life long friend of the deceased, con- ducted the services and preached an eloquent and comforting sermon from Acts XIII, 36, "For David, after he had served his own generation by the will of God, fell on sleep, and WAS laid un. to his fathers" MT Benedict gave a fitting sketch and eulogy of MT Mead, and he also very impressively conduct ed the Masonic burial services at the grave. About twenty-five Masons es- corted the remains from the house to the cemetery in Canaan Valley. The pail bearers were: G. H. BrInton, A. D. Cobb, w. H. Merrill. s. o. Beckley.
 During the services at the house a quartette sang, Friend after friend departs" also II would not live alway."
Connecticut western news., 1896-10-22
Epworth League Convention,

The Epworth League and otl CT y oung peoples societies of the Methodist Epis- copal churches in the Housatonic Valley subdivision of the Poughkeepsie Dis trict held very Dteresting and well attended convention at the Methodist church, last Thursday. Rev W. H Mickle. D. D., the presiding elder of the district, was the presiding officer of the convention. The program was carried out as published in the NEWS of Oct $.
 In the evening W. A. Mackey, of Rhinsbeck. N. r., delivered an excel lent address on "The Secret of Suc- cess' pertaining to the methods oi work in the Epworth League.
Connecticut western news., 1896-10-22
Deafness Can't be Cured

oy local applications, as they cannot reach the diseased portion of the ear. There is only one way to cure deafness, and that is by con- stitutional remedies. Deafness is caused by an inflamed condition of the mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube. When this tube gets infiamed you have rumblng sound or im- perfect hearing, and when 1t Is entirely closed, Deafness is the result, and unless the inflammation can be taken out and this tube restored to it's normal condition, hearing will be destroyed forever. Nine cases out of ten are caused by catarrh, which is nothing but an iniiamed condition of the mucuous sur faces.
 We will give one hundred dollars for any case of deafness (caused by catarrh) that we cannot cure by taking Halls Catarrh Cure Send for circulars, free.
 F.J. CHENEY O., Toledo 0tio. Bold by druggists, 75 cents.
Connecticut western news., 1896-10-22
Mrs T. A. Evans, of Bethel, is vis- iting relatives in this place.

|. A. iting relatives in this place.
 HI. c. Warner, of Great Harrington, Mass, visited friends here last week.
 We wonder if "Jake" Temple is go- ing to save the country again this year.
 Col. Justin Hodge of Riverton, 80 years old, who served his country in two wars, and in various civil capaca- ties, continues to serve on the right side, and was delegate to the demo- cratic sound money convention in Hart ford last week. The Mexican war vet erans and ;Jacksonian democrats don't shout for Bryan this csmpaign.-New Hartford Tribune Col. Hodge former ly resided in Canaan, and it may inter- est his old friends and comrades here to know his position in the present cam paign.
 looking man, blacksmith now work ing on farm near Billings, N. Y., was tried before Justice E s. Roberts Mon day morning on charge of assault and battery. Williams story was that some three or four years ago he married Der tha, the daughter of Everett E Bettis, of this place. Their union was blessed by one little daughter. Last Saturday afternoon he went to the residence of his father in law in East Canaan with his little girl, his wife having written to him that she was going into service as lady's maid and wished to say good bye to the child. On entering the house he found his wife, her parents and stranger, who was introduced to him as his wife's first husband, who, as she had informed Williams previous to his marriage to her, was supposed to be dead. Williams then proposed to go, taking the child with him. To this his wife demurred, but Williams took the child and pulled her away from his wife, without striking her., aud carried the child to 8 neighbor's house, where he was arrested late at night by Deputy Sheriff Van Deusen. Mrs Williams, her mother and husband No. 1 swore that Williams struck his wife three times, although this was not observed by MT Bettis The Justice found Will Hams guilty of assault and battery and fined him one dollar and costs, in all $16. 13, which he afterwards paid.
Connecticut western news., 1896-10-22
l., N.W Conference.

The twenty-ninth annual meeting of the Iitchfield Northwest Conference was held at Falls Village on Tuesday of this week. The meeting was very in- teresting and was supplemented by Q good dinner prepared by the ladies of the Falls Village church. The following Is program of the meeting:
 MORNING SESSION. 1000 Call to order and Organization. 1915 Hymn and Prayer. 10.30 Libraries and Churches or the Use of Books in the Development of Christian Character. HOO Topic: Absenteeism.
 l Our Silent and Sleeping Part
 nerS.
 Rev Chas W. Hanna Falls Village. Absence from the Communion
 .. Rev E. O. Dyer. Sharon. 8 Pruning Church Roll.
 Rev E. 0. Starr, Cornwall. 11.SO Discussion of the Topic.
 AFTERNOON SESSION. 30 Business. I.5O Address by Prof. Geo. E. Albrecht, D. D., of Kyoto, Japan. 2.35 Hymn and Prayer. 2.45 A Twelve Months History Of our Twelve Churches by the Confer ences Committee. 31 Discussion of the Paper. 8 45 Topic: Our Men.
 l How to Interest Men in Church
 Work. Rev H. Mudfe, Kent. The Lakevllle Mems Meeting.
 Henry 8. Wilson. President. 8 The Salisbury Band of Chris
 tian Workers.
 A Member of the Band.
Connecticut western news., 1896-10-22
STATE NEWS.

Irving J. Reyes. formerly city editor of the Torrington Register, is now editor of the Norwich Morning Index, the only daily Democratic paper in Eastern Connecticut. The Index Is supporting Bryan and the Chicago platform.
 The number of students at Yale University this year is 2. 650 against ? .512 last year. Of this number l, 25l are Tn the academic department.
 New uniforms have been issued to the we'll behaved convicts at the state prison. The uniforms are close fitting, cadet blue in color, with bright steel buttons on coats and vests. There is also natty forage cap. The wesrers of this uniform will also have better food and other privileges.
 Fine ripe red raspberries were picked in Colebrook and Winsted last week.
 Seven physcians of Torrington have formed business protective sssocia- ton whereby they agree to post credit ors who do not pay their doctors bills, aud also to agree upon a certain list of prices. Only two physicians in the borough have not signed the agreement This is believed to be the first recorded instance of doctors trust. A tower is to be built on the highest point of Platt mountain, Winchester, l.527 feet above the sea leavel. Burton E Moore, real estate dealer of Winsted will build the tower, which will be fifty feet high and cost about Sl GOO.
 "Le Courier du Connecticut" is the name of a French newspaper which has just made its appearance in New Haven. and is to be devoted to tine interests of the Republican party and the French Canadian people of the state. The twenty-seventh annual reunion | of Com panies I B. and the band of the First Connecticut Heavy Artillery was held in Torrington, Wednesday, October 14 The business meeting was held in Grand Army ball; dinner at Conley's Iun.
 The young people of East Litcbfeld have organized class in vocal music to be taught by Prof. Weaver, of West field, Mass.
 Wesleyan has 300 students. There are l25 in the freshman class, of whom 30 are women.
 Wiusted on Monday of last week voted to assess all property at its full l value, and to make the tax II mills, in- stead of l5 This will add about SS. .00O year to the receipts of the town. In the Superior court at Litchfield last week Henry Bunting. of Wood | bury, got sentence of three years in the state prison for murderous assault, and John Rego, of Winsted, four y al in prison for horse stealing.
 The large barn owned by George Douglass at Collinsville was destroyed by fire Thursday night Twenty-Five tons of bay were burned. Insured fol small sum.
 At the annual meeting of the Litch- field county bar association, held at Litchfield last Friday. James Hunting | ton, of Woodbury. WAS elected presi- dent, and Donald T. Warner, of Sails bury, vice president.
 | Truman s. Skilton, of Colebrook, is the democratic candidate for Judge of Probate for the Winchester district. Fred A. Jewell. a republican, has been nominated by the democrats for Judge of Probate for the New Hart ford district.
Connecticut western news., 1896-10-22
DIED

CoLLINs-At Great Harrington. Mass. Oct. IS Electa Jane, widow of Abel Collins, aged 7S.
 MAHAR-At Grea. Harrington, Mass, Oct 16, Mrs William Mahar, aged 69. MEAp-At Canaan Valley, Oct. IT. Henry J. Mead, aged 72 years, 6 months. GINeELL-At North Norfolk, Oct. IS, John Gangell. DoDGE-At Simsbury, Oct. 16, Arthur NJ. Dodge, youngest son of the late William k. Dodge of New York city and son-in-law of the late Gov. Jewell. vANKEUnEN-At Kingston. N. Y, Oct. IS. Mary c. yInKeuren. sister-in-law of J. H. YanKeuren of Winsted, aged 55. CRAwfoRD--At Los Angeles, Cal, Oct. IA, Rev James Nj. Crawford, father of Mrs Berthold Seeholzer, of this place, aged about 60. HIaLEY-At simsbury, Oct, II, George B. Higley, aged 7s. PHEIFFER-At Torrington, Oct. 15, Daisy, daughter of Paul Pheiffer, aged 5. LoeAN-At Noroton, Oct. 15, Lewis G. Logan. assist. supt. of Soldiers Home, Veteran of 1st Conn. H. A., formerly of Torrlngton, aged about 60. GnBERT-At Collinsville, Oct. II, Mrs Mar garet Gilbert, aged 76. GILLETTE simsbury. Oct. 12. Mrs Laura F. Gillette, aged 69. MIDDLEBRooKs-At winsted, Oct. II. Edna May, daughter of Joshua Middlebrooks, aged Il.
 MuLs-At Norfolk, Oct. 14, Mrs Hubbell Mills, aged S2. FooTE-At Norfolk, Oct. IA Samuel Foot, colored, aged 60. BucKLEY-At wassaic, N. r., Oct. g, Newton Reed, youngest son of Edward Buckley, aged years. BEEBE-At Afford, Mass, Oct. 20, Richard Beebe, M. D., aged 7S. ELDRIDoE-At winsted Oct. 1s, Mrs Laura A. Eldridgs, aged s5. ELoI-At Collinsville. Oct. IS. Alfred Eloi, a veteran of the Crimean war, aged 6S. DoNAHuE-At Norfolk, Oct. 20, Miss Kate Donahue, aged S7. BRIsToN At New York city, Oct. l9, Mrs N. H. Brinton. Burial at Lime Rock.
Connecticut western news., 1896-10-22
FALLS VILLAGE.

Miss Cora E Brown and Mrs N. Fl. Dean were guests of the family of Geo. Hawkins in New York city from Tues day till Friday.
 Edward Ward went to Michigan last week and purchased carload of POO sheep, which arrived Saturday at s o'clock D. m and were imm ediately driven home. They are the long wool species and were two days en route.
 G. W. Hall has a new Tornado Cut away" wheel blow, which he had used on the tobacco field. G. H. Brown held the ribbons and turned over 2s acres in seven hours. The blow cuts a furrow 24 inches wide.
 Miles Morris and family, of Water bury, were guests of relatives in town the week past.
 J. Lee Ensign and Mrs Ensign and some others from this place attended the funeral of Dr Gidman at Norfolk ast week.
 Quite a number of horse fanciers at tended the races at Homestead Park, Millerton, N Y. last Thursday and Friday.
 Mrs Abbie Flint is, and has been for several days, quite ill with fever.
 Mrs Loyerldge, or WaterDury, was guest last week of her sister, Mrs Dr Griswold, going from there to Chapin- vile.
 Miss Jane Flint, of Bridgeport, is stopping with her step-mother, Mrs Abbie Flint.
 The news of the death of Mrs N. H. Brinton at New York, who died Monday morning. after an illness of four weeks, was received this Monday) afternoon.
 The fifth meeting of the dancing class was attended by many friends of the class from Lime Rock, Canaan and Lake vile. The evening was much enjoyed and even the dancers of decade or two ago were seen lightly tripping through the figures of the quadrille and lancers. Mir Beckley has very successful class here, and good music is furnished by Miss Grace Brinton, the pianist.
Connecticut western news., 1896-10-22

"For five week I lived on cold water, so to speak" writes man who suffer ed terribly from indigestion.
 He could hardly keep anything on his stomach What stayed wasn't prop erly digested and gave him terrible bangs.
 This is not an uncommon case. Dys- peptics don't get enough nourisbment They are generally thin and weak.
 They may eat enough, but they don't digest enough. Much of what they eat turns into poison. If this keeps on there's no telling tchdt disease they may get next. Thlt's why it IS best to take Shaker Digestive Cordial, as soon ds symptoms of indigestion appear.
 It cures all the evils of indigestion, and prevents the evils which indlges- ton causes.
 Sold by druggists, price 10 cents to S1.00 per bottle.
Connecticut western news., 1896-10-22
SPECIAL NOTICES!

Alvord sold thirteen Dockash ranges in two days during the especial sale. " The ladies of Canaan and vicinity are urged to inspect this celebrated range and the low prices offered All ranges delivered free. Alvord's, 246 Main St., Winsted, Conn.
 Plumbing. steam, water and gas fit- tings, roofing, iron and lead pipe and sheet metals of all kinds. Alvord's, Winsted Conn.
 Alvord, Winsted's sanitary plum mber, is plumbing the residence of Mir B. A. Wells, Lakeville, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1896-10-22
POINTERS.

Read Kittie A. Whites new millinery adv.
 More bargains at The New Berkshire See adv. vars, and their rev advertisement talks business. Read it.
 Now is your time to buy closks, dress goods, gloves, hosiery, underwear, shoes, etc. at The G. W. Hall Co.'S store in Falls Village. Read their new adv.
Connecticut western news., 1896-10-22
Democratic Rally,

A big democratic rally is billed for the Town hall tonight, commencing at 8 o'clock. The questions of tile cam paign will be discussed by the Hon. Homer s. Cummings, democratic can- didate for secretary of state, and by Hon. w. J. Bohannon of Stamford. A large attendance is expected to listen 10 arguments.
Connecticut western news., 1896-10-22
Black Dress Goods

75 pieces to select from in all the latest fabrics. Very Fine Black Serge 45 in. wide only 45c. We sell Black Serge for SOC. that
 has been sold usually at 6oc. At 6oc you can find a Serge that
 sells elsewhere for S71z.
Connecticut western news., 1896-10-22
Registrars Notice.

The undersigned, Registrars of Voters for the town of North Canaan, hereby give notice that they will be in session on Thursday, October Is, 1896 at the Town Clerks office in said town from o'clock in the forenoon tIll 5 o'clock in the afternoon for the purpose Of making a list of those who are electors In said town and who will be entitled to vote at an electors meeting to be held on Tuesday. Nov ember 8, 1896, and for the purpose of receiv- ing the application of those who have never been made electors in said town and who claim that they are entitled to be made elect. ors. They will also be in session at the same place on Saturday, October 2i. from o'clock a. m., till o'clock P. m. for the revision and correction of said list.
 EpTARD R0RspoR s. RoRkhTs' Registrars of Voters.
 North Canaan. October 5, 1896.
Connecticut western news., 1896-10-22
A Rare Animal.

Carlos W. Curtiss, of Torrington, shot @ squirrel that is as curious as it is rare. It is pure white and has pink eyes. There is not black hair in the fur. MT Curtiss will have tue squirrel stuffed. The white squirrel is called an albino, which name also applies to white mice, and other small animals which some times are born entirely white. Winsted Citizen.
Connecticut western news., 1896-10-22
BORN

DoTY-At Lime Rock. Aug Is. a daughter to MT ard Mrs George Doty. BARToN-At Kent, Oct. 16, a son to MT and Mrs sherman Barton. BUoKINGHAM-At Kent, Oct. 16.a daughter to MT and Mrs A. Buckingham.
Connecticut western news., 1896-10-22
M A R REED.

McBRIDE-M the Catholic church, sharon, Oct. IA, NJ. Mcbride and Miss Katie Murphy, both of sharon. PULvER-ToMPKNs-A South Amenia, N. T., by Henry N Winchester, Justice of the Peace, Alfred Pulver to Mrs Hattie Tomp- kins. both of South Amenia, N. Y. sMITH-HoTcHKIss- At Norfolk, Oct. 20. Jo- seph K. Smith. of Winsted, and Miss Eugenie Hoichkiss, of Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1896-10-22
BUCKLEN'S ARNICA SALyE.

The best salve in the world for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns, and sll skin eruptions, 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. Damp
Connecticut western news., 1896-10-22
Children's Underwear

20 dozen Children's Camels Hair
 Shirts worth 37H for roc. 10 dozen Boys White Shirts and
 Drawers worth 4oc. each now roc. lot Ladies Natural Color Jersey
 vests the SOC. kind only aoc. lot Ladies Jersey Maco Vests and
 Pants, the 3sc kind, ioc each. I lot Ladies Combination Suits SOC. I lot Ladies Oneita Combination
 Suits nearly all wool the a,as kind
 only r.6o.
Connecticut western news., 1896-10-22
TO ADMIT ELECTORS.

The Selectmen and the Town Clerk of the town of North Canaan will hold session to examine the qualifications of electors and admit to the Electors oath those who shall be found qualified at the Town Clerks office, in said town on Wednesday. October 21, 1896, from o'clock in the forenoon until o'clock in the afternoon. And unless all entered on the first list as "to be made" whose rights shall appear to have matured, shall have heen admitted or rejected by the Selectmen and Town Clerk of said town before Monday of the week following said Wednesday, they will hold session on said Monday October 26thl for said purpose from 9 o'clock In the forenoon until o'clock in the afternoon, and not at any time after the hour of o'clock in the afternoon on said Monday, except that if it appears that the rights of any person on the first list under the title ''to be made, will mature after said Monday and on or before the day of said Electors meeting they will meet on the day before said Electors meet ing November 2nd) from o'clock in the fore noon until o'clock in the afternoon, and not afterwards, for the purpose of admitting such persons, and for no other purpose.
 Dated North Canaan, October l2, 1896.
 WILLIAM H. MERRILL
 JOHN N VAN DEUsKN, Selectmen.
 FRANCIS D. GAYLORD,
 AcEL F. RooD, Town Clerk.
Connecticut western news., 1896-10-22

Theories of cure may be discussed at length by physicians, but the sufferers want quick relief; and One Minute Cough Cure will give 1t to them. A safe cure for children. It is .the only harmless remedy that produces immedi ate results" W. H. Camp, Canaan Geo. T. Johnson. Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1896-10-22

New Boarder-This rain is good for the farmer. Brings things up out of the ground, you know.
 Farmer-Gosh. don't talk that way I've just buried my third wife.
Connecticut western news., 1896-10-22
NOTICE.

All persons liable to taxation in town of North Canaan are hereby notified to make written or printed lists of all their property liable to taxation in said town on the lst day of October, 1896. said lists to be perfected ac- cording to law and presented to either of the assessors on or before the lst day of Novem- Der 1896.
 CARPET E. DEPART, Assassors
 E. M. RooD, North Canaan, Conn.,, Oct. ., 1896.
Connecticut western news., 1896-10-22
APO Conference and Prayer.

It iosen't matter much whether sick headache, biiousness, indigestion and constipation are caused by neglect CT by unavoidable circumstances: De- Wits Little Early Risers will speedily cure them all. ". H. Camp. Canaan {; Geo. T. Johnson, Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1896-10-22

The monument erected at the Arling- ton National cemetery near Washing ton, D. O., in memory of the Second Regiment, Heavy Artillery, was dedica- ted Monday.
Connecticut western news., 1896-10-22
LandSdOWne

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