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Connecticut western news., 1896-03-05
HUN rsvILLE ana SOUTH CANAAN

L. A. Hanchett of Orange, N J., spen; Sunday at his home in this place.
 Miss Frances Howe of Peoria, Ill.,, daughter of Rev. E. Frank Howe. tor mer pastor of this church, called on friends of her parents here last week. Rev. 0. W. Hanna held interesting services Saturday evening last at the home of Mrs. Phebe Flakes. He was assisted by . stereopticon. which ren- dered the exercises very impressive.
 Six,een COWS belonging to W. W. and F. Willard were killed by order of the state commission February If. The tn bercnlin test was applied by Dr. Heath to 40 animals owned by Messrs Willard and l6 showed unmistakable signs of tuberculosis in greater or less degree. A large number of farmers were present at the post mortem examination and pro- nounced themselves satisfied with the result of-the work. The sanitary con- dition of Mir. Millarti's barns and stables was found to be excellent
 The many friends of Mir Seth Has, kins. formerly of this place and now g resident of Peoris, Ill, will be very sorry to hear of a painful accident which he received a short time since. caused by slipping on the ice. breaking a leg in two places just below the knee.
 Miss Charlotte Eosign of Winsted was & guest of Mir. and Mrs. N. J. Dean over Sunday.
 Mir and Mrs. Charles Slade of Corn. wall Bridge have been guests of relatives and friends hero for few days past. Mrs. Ellen Hauchett is in New York with relatives, where she intends remain ing for few weeks
 One of the severest ram storms ever known here visited thls section last Sat ur,lsy. A large amount of damage was done by the washing away of bridges and submerging of roads In some places the roads are impossible. Early Saturday morning Michael Tucker with his wife and child started from theil home in Torrington to drive to s lis bury. Reaching "Ten Acres" just south of here (Huntsville) at nightfall they found the road flooded. After ven turing . short distance into the water they endeavored to turn around and SC return. Iu SO doing tue horse. carriage and occupants were upset ia the water As by miracle all escaped serious in | jury.
 l Mrs. Hollis Gilbert of Algons. Ia. Ii the guest of Mrs. A. B Ensign Mrs Gilbert wss formerly Miss Lucy Ensigr and daughter of John Ely Ensign of tbi! | town.
 Mir. and Mrs George Whitford are re jnicing in the arrival of little son whicl came to their home March 1.
Connecticut western news., 1896-03-05
SALISBURY.

Mir. aud Mes. E. R. La Plsce moved to Lakeville last week into the house lately vacated by Fl. $. Wilson.
 About 250 new books have been added to the Scoville library,
 Rev. Mir. Bailey of New Haven occu- pied the pulpit in St Johns church Sunday, Rev. J. Fl. George being in Marbledsie.
 James Eggleston has sold his interest in the grist mlll to G A. Selleck, who will take charge April l.
 Last Thursday Mrs. David Jones broke her leg by jumping from q wagon, she being frightened.
 Our schools were closed Friday ss the teachers attended the convention a, Lakeville.
 "Rome. the Eternal City" is the title of the illustrated lecture which pr. Will. liam l.. Burdick. of the Hotcbkiss School, will deliver this CThursdsy) evening at the Scoville Library Hall Proceeds for the Christian Endeavor Society.
Connecticut western news., 1896-03-05
LAX EvILLR.

George Abrams, eldest son of Rev. F. D. Abrams, wAs to be united in marriage to Miss Mary Tarbox of Hancock. NY |. this week Wednesday. Mir. and Mrs. Abrams went to Hancock Tuesday to at- tend the wedding.
 A. B. Landon sold his fast horse to & gentleman in Millerton. The horse is a pacer
 A. B. Landpn was in New York city last week. Mrs Lsndon and their little daughter are there visirina relatives. The child was very i'll and Mir. Landon was called to it's bedside.
 John l.. Msrwin is still confined to bed suffering with rheumatism.
 The friends of MT and Mrs. Ira Ira yer gave them surprise party last Fri day evening. which was much enjoyed by large number of yoang psopIsl
Connecticut western news., 1896-03-05
Mrs. Laura Hill.

Laura Nicholson was born in HiusdAle, Mass.. June 30. 1926. Her father, Gid con Nicholson. died when she was but two years old and her brother. Samuel c. Nicholson. only eight months old. Her mother then returned with the httle ones to her fathers, Lemuel Bullard's, and there remained till her death. which occurred Is years later. The mother B maiden name was Lucy Bullard.
 At the early age of F years Lanra Nicholson vas called upon to assume the whole responsibility of the household, taking care of the grand parents and an aged annk who was peculiarly trying. Tho grandfather lived to the great age of IDA years. On December 27, 1s49. Laura Nicholson married Orsemus Bill, aud their whole life was spent on what is known as the Bnllard farm until abopt three years ago when Mir Bill died. Af. ter her husbands death. which occurred October 30, 1893, Mrs. Bill moved to the village, where she has since resided. Sunday morning, February g. she was stricken with paralysis of the left side She died Thursday, February 20.
 Mira. Bill had been . member of the Congregational Church for 40 years and she was Q regular attendant at the mid week and Sunday services. She was highly respected and loved by all who knew her. She possessed very mild and amiabie disposition and, ss her pas. tor rightly said. "her whole life had been one of self sacrifice; she was alway. doing for others"
 Mrs. Bill leaves no children. She is survived by . brother. to whom she va, devotedly attached. To him Samuel G Nicholson) comes the property-a farm of about 200 acres and some persona prop0rtv
Connecticut western news., 1896-03-05
ELECTRIC BITTERS.

This remedy is becoming so we'll known and so popular as to need no special mention. All who have used Electric Bitters sing the same song of praise. A pnrer medicine does not ex. ist and 1t is guaranteed to do all that is claimed. Electric Bitters will cure all diseases of the Liver and Kidneys, will remove Pimples. Boils. Salt Rheum and other sff ctions caused ny impure blood. Will drive Malaria from the system and prevent as well as cure all Mslarial fsvers For cure of headache. consti
 patton and indigestion try Electric Bit. ters Entire satisfaction guaranteed. or money refunded-Price 50 cts and Sl 0O per bottle at W. Fl Camps Drng stnr.a
Connecticut western news., 1896-03-05
Le0aL Notices.
DIsTRICT OF CORNWALL. ss: Probate II

nIsTRTCT OF CORNWALL, ss; Probate Court, March 8, lSo6.
 Estate of James Wedge, late of Cornwall in said district, daceas-d.
 Upon tho application of Charlotte Wedge praying that an instrument in writing pur- porting to be the last will snd testament ei James Wedge. la'e of Cornwall. deceased, may be proved. approved and admitted to probate as per application on flle more fully appears it Is
 Ordered. that said application be heard and determined at the Probate pffiee tr Cornwall in said district. on the i7th day o March, A. D., lse6. at one o'clock in th, afternoon. and that notice ba given Of th, pendency of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing the same once in some newspaper having n ctr culation in said district. and by poatit [ copy thereof. on th. public sigu-post in ih, town of Cornwall, in said district. and b, mailing copy. properly addressed and post ase prepaid, to Charles Dwy. Torrington, Or. at least six days before said day as-igned.
 GEORGE O. HARRISON, Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1896-03-05
EAST CANAAN.

Rather moist the past few days.
 George s. Dunning has new clerk. Ladies Aid will meet with Mrs. Nell son Fox Wednesday. Miss Julia Ann Daball returned from her visit in Springfield. Mass. last week. Mise Clara Clark and Miss Blanche Garfield, teachers in Norfolk, spent Sun- day here,
 The young friends of Miss Jessie Beebe gave her a surprise party last Friday evening. the occasion being her birth day.
 The Juniors are to meet this week Fri day immediately after" the close of the day school.
 A relative of mine writes of . recent Sabbath's work. He at 30 superin- tended Sunday school of 57 members, taught . class, preached at II. and at two other places at 12 0S and at 3, and at . attended the O E meeting. He is one of the aaderpaii missionaries in our great Northwest.
 Mrs Spencer of Torrington visited her mother. Mrs, Gillette, last week. Station Agent Quinn is away for two weeks vacation.
 Henry O Stevens has bought out the remaininR interest in the farrl known as the Thompson farm.
 The teachers from this district, Mir. Stevens and Miss Bigelow, attended the teachers institute at Lakeville on Friday last and reported a good meeting and a large attendance.
 The damage to the roads, fences, bridges and fields by the heavy rain on Saturday and Sunday was the greatest known in many years.
 The Grange Is soon to have free H. lustrstsd lecture given in their hall on an interesting topic.
 Harry E Stevens is to repeat his en- iertaiument with the photograph in Stevens hall on Friday evening.
 Our dressmaker, Mrs Metcalf. has gone to Thomaston to visit friends.
 O. B. s.
Connecticut western news., 1896-03-05
CANAAN VALLEY.

Wallace Mansir has been quite sick with the measles, but is some better. Bessie Lawrence also has the measles.
 The school in Wsdsworth district closed Friday.
 Our heavy rain of Saturday washed our roads very badly.
 Ira Bunnell will move from the Wadsworth farm to Pleasant Valley, and Porter Ferry will take the place be vacatee.
 George Harris moves from Mill River to Mrs Bishops farm. A scrap between a couple of local toughs resulted in a bruised and leattered up condition generally on both sides.
Connecticut western news., 1896-03-05
A Thick.Headed Fellow,

6 Billy" Wells, who Is a native of Hol- land, gave an exhibition in Pittsield, Mass,, last week. Billy has a remarka- ble head. The doctors inform him that he has triple cranium. At the exhibi- ton small mat made of rugs two inches thick was placed on his bead and on this was placed . block of granite IA inches by eight inches Tn size and five inches thick. The block was then broken after several blows by . man with sleige hammer. Wells has knocked out nine negroes who butted against him. "Blly" is very keen and quiek-witted and humorous.
Connecticut western news., 1896-03-05
Nooday. ,rnrcn p-

A receiver has been appointed for the Baltimore and Ohio railroad.
 Ex-Speaker Crisp has announced him. self as a candidate for United States sen ator from Georgia.
 The house of representatives passed the Arizona land case bill over the presidents veto by vote of 900 to Ss
 In a fire in the O'Brlen S Knowlton block in Duluth Mrs Paul Baldwin was burned to death, and several people were seriously injured.
 Hiram P. Gerald. for Is years treasurer sf the East Brook6eld (Mass.) Savings bank, was arrested for embeLxlement His shortage Is sSo, 600.
 Rev. Dr. John Rusk. pastor of the Church Militant of New York. has invited Colonel R. G. lngersoll to address his con greestion. The colonel has accepted. Tuesday. March S.
 Baron Charles Talleyrand Perigord. sn sx member of the senate and a we'll known diplomat, died In Paris.
 The United States supreme court In Washington has decided the Stanford case In favor of Mrs. Stanford.
 A distinct earthquake shock was felt at Caldwell. Kan. It passed from the south east to the northwest and lasted about four seconds.
 The comptroller of the currency has is- sued a call upon national banks for a state ment of their conditions at the close of business on Friday, Feb. as. The massacre of l3 Armenian families Is reported from the district of Mush. and i've Armenians are said to have been kill ed at Kirchehir, In the Angora district Asiatio Turkey.
 Miss Pauline Clarke and Miss Mary Greeves, both of westmoreland City, and Richard Garland of Shafton were run down by a freight train near Irwin, Pa 1, and all were instantly killed. The rising water overfowed lime pit and set fire to the storehouse of the Coche- co Manufacturing company at Dover, N. H., and the flames spread to the lumber yard of Converse & Hammond, adjoining. Wednesday. March (. Mrs Harriet Rose. wife of Drummer John Rose of the Military academy band, at West Point, was so frightfully burned from an exploded lamp that she died.
 Judge Clifford Stanley Sims of the New Jersey court of errors was stricken with paralysis at the Trenton depot of the | Pennsylvania railroad. He died soon after.
 The Rev. William Tatlock, D. D., r-o- tor of St. Johns Episcopal church, arch deacon of Fairfield and ex secretary of the American house of bishops, died at the rectory in Stamford, Conn.,, aged 6S
 The court of appeals st Albany affirmed the judgment of conviction on the sen tenoe of death of Carl Feigenbaum, who murdered Juliana Hoffman, widow, in New York, Aug. 3l, 1894. The body of Michael Lanpon, aged 65 | 1 lhe tracks of the Schuylkill Valley Trao- ton company, where it had evidently been placed after the old man had been beaten | to death. President Cleveland presided at the mass meeting held in Carnegie hall in New York in the interest of home mis- sions- The president made an address, in which he confined himself to the question of missions
Connecticut western news., 1896-03-05
KENT.

E Brenns Is at Mrs Susan Wstson's,
 Roland Rowland Is with his aunt, Mrs R, Frisbie.
 Mir and Mira Fred Ingrahsm returned Monday frnm visit to friends in Water. bury and Oakville.
 Mrs. NJ. l.. Stusrt and daughters, who have been in New York since November, have returned to their home here.
 John Hopson IS gaining strength slowly.
 Rev O NJ Preston has recovered from his long illness and resumed his duties at the district school Monday.
 The annual meeting of the Young La dies Mission Circle was held at the home of Miss Mary Gibbs on Wednesday, March i.
 Service and lecture at St. Andrew s church every Friday evening during Lent.
 The young ladies of the Mission Circle gave pancake sociable at the church rarlors on Friday evening. February 2S, There was a fair attendance. The sup- per was all that could be desired and disappeared like hot cakes Music and games entertained the company until the proper hour for missionary sociables to close. At the Congregational church last Sunday morning, previons to the con- munion service, Rev. B. NJ Wright spoke very tenderly of Rev, J. H. Vorce. for merly pastor of this church, whose death occurred at Hartford February 27, and also presented resolutions, which were adopted by the church and copies of which will be sent to Mrs. Vorce and to the church at Enfield. Macs, of which he was pastor np to the time of his ! death. Mir. Vorce was pastor of the church in this place from 1880 to 1884 a man whose noble Christian qualities, sincere friendliness and ever-ready s, m- pathy endeared him to the hearts of bis people. Many friends mourn his death, but the memory of his life is an inspira. ton. -..-
Connecticut western news., 1896-03-05
GREAT HARRINGTON.

With the exception of the high school the public schools of this town close their winter term tomorrow. The high school will close March IS.
 The board of trade of this village. which had become almost defunct, ~as reorganized at a meeting last Thursday evening The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President John P. Pomeroy; vice-presidents, An drew l.. Hubbell. H. J. Mignerey secretary, J. F. Whiting; treasurer, Fred J Fuller, A board of directors was al elected and several new mem. bers voted m. The directors will hold a meeting March 27.
 The Current News Club met Friday at the home of Mrs Jacob Smith. They reviewed the life of James w. Riley, tbe western poet.
 Mrs Fred T. Sanford gave a luncheon to several of her lsdv friends Friday.
 The Ancient Order of Hibernians have moved from Railroad street to rooms in J. F. Writings block on Main | street
 The following primary pupils receiv- ed prizes for writing the best compost tions on the life of Washington: Luns Albrecht, . gold pencil; Bertha Brusie, gold pencil; John Rsifstsnger, and Wooster Evans, silver paper cutters Owing to the severe storm on Satur | day the farmers' market day sale was almost failure.
 The high water of Saturday and Sunday washed out large part of the | dam at the Seekonk grist mill, in the west part of the town.
 Rev A J. Benedict, of Housatouic, is expected to read paper before the Thursday Morning club to-day on ''The Queen of the Adriatic,
 The birthday nf Miss Lotts A. War. ner was observed Monday evening by party of her young friends, who made her 8 surprise visit.
 The family of John 0. Lsiri, resid ing at Three Mile hill. were found in g destitute condition Saturday. The overseeis of the poor sent chief-of justice Pilon to investigate the case He called there Saturday and again or Sunday. The various rooms in the house were in . dirty condition and the children were all in . very destitute condition, both as regards clothing and food. The children were brought t, | kue bIctEiCs COuEt TDOIu MOuuhy ciuts Agent Southmayd of Springfield, who had previously been notified by tele graph was present Four of the chil dren acre taken into 8 clothing store and fitted with comfortable suits ir place of the tattered garments the, have long been wearing. These fou, were turned over to the state agent who with Officer Pilon, took them ou the 10 .. m train to the children's home at Boston where they will be brought up at the expense of the state. Two other children have been taken by s party in town. The mother of the children was nearly i'll wish Restitution and trouble over the sad condition o her little ores.
 William Beard. of Alford. while ir this village Saturday evening was as suited and stabbed under the left eys by some unknown nersou. The weapon used was an umbrella which penetrated over three inches into the flesh. The point which broke of had to be pulled out with pair of tongs. Drs Be@b< and Camp were called and dressed the | wound
Connecticut western news., 1896-03-05

From the newspaper accounts it ism. apparent to us whether Spain wants to fight with we'uns or not: but anyway ve'uns aint afraid. not as long as the Cubans will keep three quarters of the Spanish army interested in practical study of ..How to fight sn Insurgent"
Connecticut western news., 1896-03-05
Aere is diamond. here piece of

Aere is diamond, here 8 piece of charcoal Both carbon; yet between them stand sthe mightiest of magicians- Nature. The food on your table, and your own body; elementally the same; yet between the two stands the diges- ton, the arbiter of growth or decline, life or death.
 We cannot make diamond; we can not make flesh, blood and bone No But by means of the Shaker Digestive Cordial we can enable the stomach to digest food which would otherwise fer ment and poison the system In all forms of dyspepsia and incipient con sumption, with weakness. loss of flesh. thin blood. nervous porstration the Cordial IS the successful remedy. Taken with food Is relieves at once. It nourishes, and assists nature to nourish. A trial bottle-enough to show it's merit-l0 cents.
 Laxol is the best medicine for chil- drsn. Doctors rsconmead t in place e Csst0S Ol.
Connecticut western news., 1896-03-05
s.s.rr,psss. Account.

The date on the colored slip of paper with ,>c name of the subscriber shove the time to which the subscription is paid: thus, R. E. Smith sjalao indicates that Mir Smith has paid tor his paper to July ,, ls9o IL is hoped thai pabscriberS will see tc 1t that their account As indicated by the date on their papers, Is AlwAys correct, and when they pay for re nowA of thcir subscription will observe whether their date is changed to indicate the eropcr credit, and In the event Of an error to Snform us for correction st once. No claims lor errors in these accounts will hereafer oe considered unless presepted within thirty days after the payment Is claimed to have oeen made, as the receipt Of the paper witn Shc date to which the subscription Is paio SlAiK1y printed thereon Is prtma mcie evi
 tence Sf its acceptance as correct.
Connecticut western news., 1896-03-05
NOTICE 1!

The Rate bill of Taxes or Tax list of the sharon Fire District tor the year 1895 with warrant therein directing me to collect of the several persons mentioned therein th. amounts assessed and set to each. and said warrant being placed iL my hands togeth> r with said Rate bill. hereby give notic- that l vii, meet said persons st the office of Will hard Baker Tn said sharon on the 7ih day of March. 1896 between the b, urS of seven and niDe m. for the purpose of receiving and collec ing said Tax.
 Dsied at sharon. Conn.,, Feb. l4. 1896. WILLIAM E KLEBEs. Collector of Taxes,
 sharon Fire District.
Connecticut western news., 1896-03-05
MILL RIVER

The dam trial did not come of at the time reported, but is on trial this week Quite a large number have gone from here to Pirtsfield as wituesses
 Dennis and Roger Hayes. both large farmers, have been dehorning some of their cattle.
 Our February thaw has again wiped out our sleighiug and left us mud and ice, Those who have sap bushes are preparing to make us some maple sweet We shall now be looking for sugar par tlea
 Walter Crime remains about the same called on him Friday and he told me he never expected to be any better.
 James Braning has been laid up with an abscess on his knee for the past week
 There are . number of cases of measles iu this village.
 M,ss Sophia Atwater died Saturday morning about 10 o'clock at the advanced age of ga years and months.
 John Kelly had the misfortune to cut his f,'ot quite badly Monday.
 News has just been received here that the dam trial agsin goes over until next week.
 The Wilcox brothers are preparing to distill witch hazel at their mill west oi Brush Hill.
Connecticut western news., 1896-03-05

Hon. Charles Carleton Coffin. the war correspondent, and who was widely known in literary and political circles died suddenly of apoplexy at his home in Brookline. Mass, on Monday, He was in his 7Si year.
Connecticut western news., 1896-03-05
BUoKLEN's ARSICA sALvE.

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Connecticut western news., 1896-03-05

Chronological Lecturer" Ah, here we have the bumps governing the vocal organs in an abnormal state of develop ment Evidently au auctiuneer, an ora tor or minister of the gospel"
 Subject -" Say. boss, I tot every body knew me: I'm Gssser. de gentle man prize hghter.-Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1896-03-05

J, ". Pierce, Republic, Ia says: "I have used One Minute Cough Cure in my family and for myself, witlI results 90 entirely satisfactory that can hard ly find words to express myself as to its merit I will never fail to recommend it to others, on every occasion that pre- sents itself." ". H. Camp, Canaan Geo. 2. Jshnson, Nortolk.
Connecticut western news., 1896-03-05

Miss Fosdick-Blsnche Trivvett plays the piano on the scriptural plan.
 Miss Gsskett-I never h. ard of the scriptursl plan of piano-plsying. What do YOU mesn?
 Miss Fcsdick-She never lets her left hand know what her right hand IS doing