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Connecticut western news., 1896-07-23
SOUTHERN NEW MARLBORO.

Wm. Gingell has returned from Tor rington. He is greatly improved in his health, and is loud in his praise of Dr St. John, of that place.
 Mrs s. Norton and daughter, Lizzie, are visiting at Mrs A. A. Adams.
 Mrs Hattie Carlotta has returned to Torrington.
 It is reported that 0has. Adams, grandson of Sheldon Norton, is again married.
 Last Thursday Sheldon Norton left his house unbeknown to any of the fam fly, Mrs Adams and son being absent, to go to the "Green lot" les he told some one he met) huckleberrying. Sad lot lies east of the old Huxley farm. Mrs Adams returned late and found no one had seen or heard from her father. Very early the next morning the neighbors were notified and search commenced About II o'clock Norton almost ex- hausted managed to reach Hiram Hotchkiss' house. about mile from the searching party. minus his hat and pail. Said he wandered all night and thought he was in Canaan. He rested and got home at {, apparently but little worse for his tramp. He is 92, hale and hearty yet.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-23
Ex-Governor Russell.

Hon William Eustis Russell, ex-gov- eenor of Massachusetts, died suddenly while in camp near Quebec, during the night of July 15.
 He was born in 1857 in Cambridge, Naas. graduated from Harvard in 1877; wls admitted to the bar in 1880; was common councilman of Cambridge in 1881; aldermon in 1882 and 1888; elect cd mayor in 1884. In 1888 and 1889 he was. Democratic candidate for gov ernor and polled large votes. He was elsceed governor in 1890 and reelected in 1891 and 1899. At the recent Demo cratic convention at Chicago he made a gallant stand for the gold standard. He was man of great personal magnetism and eloquence, and was universally re- spected for his absolute honesty and fearless devotion to what his conscience told him was right A contemporary says of him: "He was worthy to fill the highest office in the country with credit. He was the idol and hope of the young Democracy of the east."
 He leaves . widow. two sons and one daughter.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-23

as ever you Ike. think you win find Dora somewhere about the house. See her and fix the matter up"
 But Dora was not to be seen that day. She had gone to her room indisposed.
 When called the next morning. the housekeeper told me that Miss Rudg- wick had gone on visit to friends at Brighton, but had left a note for me. ] opened it and read as follows:
 ''I overheard your talk with papa, and am so very, very sorry for you. do so hope that your state is not so bad as you fear, and that you will not lose courage and will soon get we'll
 "Of course everything must now be at an end between us. It would be mad. ness to talk of marriage. l shall always think of you as very dear friend, and want you to believe that you will have my most sincere sympathy"
 I put the letter in my pocket and went home. What mess had made oi iti First I had gained the consent oi Dora and failed to obtain that of hei father. Now I had obtained the doc tors consent and lost the daughter s. Fancy her overhearing all that said and thinking I was speaking the truth about the diseased state of my body And yet, why should she have supposed was lyingf
 One thing was certain. I must hnf her out and explain all Dr. Rudgwiol knew the name of the friends whom Dora had gone to, but he could not tel me the address. He had been accustomed to allow her to go and come pretty mucl as she pleased.
 A week passed, several days of whiol had spent at Brighton, without any thing being heard of her. One mornin, strolled round to Dr. Rudgwiok's t. learn whether his daughter had written when I saw an empty cab standing at tn door.
 Miss Dora has just arrived, sir. IT tell her you are here"
 stepped into the drawing room an' waited. In a few minutes 1 heard tn dear girl rDnning down the stairs. M. heart leaped with joy.
 "How do you dof" she said, placinI her little hand in mine and looking in to my eyes with infinite pity. 'I d hope you are better. You are lookin pretty we'll"
 My dear Dora, was never better | my life. That was all untrue about m illness. I am in perfect health. '"
 "UntrueY'
 "All of 1t will explain 1t to yo another time"
 "Then you are not going to die in si monthsf''
 "I hope not. nor in sir decades. AT you sorryS"
 "Sorry2 Of course not. butt "I have your fathers consent to ou marriage. Darling. you will now b miner"
 ''Impossibler'
 "How sof"
 Well. the fact is-I-I am ma, riedi"
 sprang back amazed.
 "You see, I thought you were doom ed man. heard it from your own lip Marriage with you would have bee mad, impossible. And papa's strane talk alarmed me, especially when gave his consent. was terrified an feared his anger. So went away friends at Brighton. There met Cal tain Ainsworth. He was my first lov, and have never really lost my affectio tor him. He asked me to marry hin and-well. l did so at once, as he is gt ing out to India You really cannt blame me, can youf"
 No; didn't exactly blame her. but cursed my fate, and told Bligh that was the biggest fool in his profession for which he has never thoroughly fo given me, though he says he has.-Lol don Tit-Bits.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-23
GREAT HARRINGTON.

The sudden and unexpected death of Ex- Governor William D. Russell. of Cambridge. caused many expressions of sorrow among all classes of people in this town. In order to more fully express the public feeling meeting of citizens was held at the District court room Friday evening with good attendance. Judge Justin Dewey was made chair man and Harry Douglas secretary. Brief eulogies on the life and eminent public services of the ex-governor were made by Judge w. B. Sanford, Judge Dewey, Col. D. J. Bliss, H. O. Joyner, Rev l. s. Hartley, Col. w. l.. Brown, Daniel B. Childs, Farley A. Russell and A. NJ. Hillyer of New Haven. A com mitsee appointed by the chairman con- sisting of Ool. Bliss. Judge Sanford and Charles J. Burget presented lpanegyric resolutions which were unanimously adopted.
 Mrs E. l.. N. Watson, president oi the West Newtow Educational club, is expected to read Q paper before the Thursday morning club to-day on Sum mer days in Scotland.
 Owing to the absence of the pastor, Rev M. B. Snyder. who with his wife and several friends has gone to Ocean 1 Grove, there was no preaching service at the Methodist church Sunday. The | young men of the Church held testi mony meeting at II a. m. and the Ep worth League and Society of Christian chapel Sunday evening.
 | xr.A f1~ al weeks Mrs Celia Waldron, wife o James Waldron, died last Thursday night at her home on Castle street She was 43 years of age and sister o Thomas McTgue of this village, Int deceased is survived by husband ani three daughters.
 Daniel Riordan, brakeman on Con ductors Thorpe's train, while coupling cars at this station Thursday evening had one of his hands severely injured He resides at Hawleyviile and has twt sisters in Canaan.
 The Current News club will be ad dressed tomorrow afternoon by Re' Dr Harsley on the subject of "Under ground Rome"
 Dr G. H. Race through his attorney H. l.. Wilcox, has notified the select meu of this town that she highway i defective at point about two thirds o the way from the residence of o. H Kerner to the farm house of John Tay Tor, on the northerly side of said high way and on the opposite side thereo from Q bridge used to cross Q ditch t the lands of w. H. Day. By reason o this defect Dr Race was overturned. hi horse ran away and the sad acciden occurred which caused the death of Mir B. J. Kelley and the injury to others Dr Race dose not say as to the amour of money the town should pay. It probable some adjustment will be made
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-23
HUN rsvILLE and SOUTH CANAAN

Mir and Mrs O. s. Adam, of East Ca- naan, were guests at the home of Mir and Mrs George Judd for little time last week.
 Mir and Mrs Frank Hall and children, of Waterbury, who have been visiting at O. E. Hanchett's, have returned to their homo.
 Mrs Nancy Wright and granddaugh- ters. Misses May and Nina Hall, of Bridgeport, are guests of relatives and friends hereabouts.
 Mrs D. A. Scoville, who has been very sick for some time, is improving slowly.
 Mrs Phebe Flakes is spending little time with friends on Canaan Mountain.
 Mir and Mrs B. B. Gillette have been in Ansonia for little time past, called there by the serious illness of their son, Nelson Gillette.
 Farmers are busily engaged at their having, reporting tho crop as fairly good. The army worm has arrived de- stroying the oat crop in very short time.
 Mrs Lewis Rivenburg, of Waterville, is the guest of relatives in this place.
 Mir and Mrs James Hubbell, of Wat erbury, are spending little time at the home of Mir and Mrs O. E. Hanchett.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-23
CHAPlNvILLE.

The army worms have arrived by the millions. Oats and corn are suffering severely. If left 8 few days several pieces will be ruined. Farmers are moving their crops for fodder, which apparently is the only way to save them, with . good bye outlook for corn.
 Ernest O. Spur writes with mercury 10l in the shade in Northwestern Iowa that sales of lumber are light as cash is required for all sales, also that there are tremendous crops of all kinds, and no price for anything with the country full of old corn.
 Nothing but politics on the move, hailing from the silver tongued popu. list.
 All the Sunday schools of Salisbury propose to unite in 8 union picnic Ai the oak grove, Chapinville, the capital of the town, in August.
 The lightning indulged in 8 curious freak at James Barber's, opposite the post office, last week Monday. A bolt struck door post in the front room, the followed the paper border on two sides of the room, then passed into the second room down the door post and exploded into several bolts of fire. which rolled around MT Barber's feet, then il gathered its forces and passed out un, der the threshold having done but little damage except tearing of splint. CTS of wood aud mortar and frightening the inmates of the house.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-23
NORFOLK.

MT and Mrs William E. Barnett and Miss Helen Barnett, of New Haven, are stopping at the Stevens House.
 After month of suffering, Alva Cowles died at his home in the eastern part of Norfolk on Friday morning. The best of physicians have attended Mir Cowles and everything has been done in his behalf. His funeral was held at his late residence at two o'clock Monday p. m, Rev John DePeu officist- ing. Mir Cowles has lived in Norfolk the greater part of his life and was a highly respected citizen.
 A. V. Woodworth, of Cheshire, is a guest of friends in town.
 Mrs c. T. Johnson and son Fred went to Woodmont Monday to secure a cottage for the month of August.
 Irwin Garfield. who has been attend ing the Po'keepsie Business college, is visiting at his home.
 The Rev MT Pope, of New Haven. spoke in the Congregational church Sunday morning and evening.
 Ashley Miner and Miss Alma Miner. of Brooklyn, and Mrs Barton, of Springfield, were guests at Mrs T. H. Beardsley's over Sunday.
 Joe Cone, Walter Barber, Frank Scoville and Robert Holt broke camp at Doohttle Thursday. They have been spending two weeks there.
 Harry Atwood has returned from @ weeks stay at tStoningtop.
 Mrs Stanclift, of New Hartford, spent Sunday at s. A. Palmer's.
 Miss Mary Collins has been engaged teach the So. Norfolk school the coming year.
 Mile Ruel and Mile Cory of New York city are stopping at Mrs T. H. Beardsley's for few weeks.
 Henry Gidman spent Monday in Hartford.
 The Messra Berry. of Hartford, spent Sunday at the Berry cottage.
 Miss Mary Dowd. of New York city, is visiting at Miss Ellen Gaylords,
 The Towards, of Brooklyn, N. Y. are at the Hillhurst.
 Mrs D. Fl. Roland has returned from few weeks stay at Long Beach, l.. |.
 The Julian Comedy Go. will present tonight "The Noble Outcast," the best play in the repertoire of this excellent company.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-23

The result of adopting Inc free and unlimited coinage of silver ct the ratio of 16 to l would be to drive gold out of of circulation, as people, ;nclud
 ing insurance companies. savings banks and railroad companies, would discharge their obligations in the cheap ct money, and this country would be placed on silver basis. This would be . strange position for this country to take when all the leading nations of the world. even semi-barbaric Russia, have adopted. or are adopting, gold basis.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-23

l.. J. Stewart visited at Wintsed, Riverton and Norfolk. He called at the Citizen office and was asked about the wild man. He thinks the widest man he ever saw is member of the Citizen office.
 The grand jury at PittsHeld last week found an indictment against Carrie Hall and William Seeley charged with adultery.
 Our doctor is learning to ride g wheel.
 Although mention has been made in the NEWS of the death of Timothy O'Brien, I publish by request the fol lowing: Timothy OBrien, highly respected citizen of this place, met with what proved fatal accident on the Sd. day of May last. He attempted to go to his room and by mistake open ed the cellar door and fell to the bot tom, dislocating his hip and receiving internal injuries, from which he suffer cd greatly until the inst, when death came to his releif MT O'Brien being 84 years old his recovery was impossi ble. His funeral was attended Mon. day of last week from the church of the Immaculate Conception. He is sur. vived by four sister. Mrs J. Dooley, oi Hartford. Mrs T. Mulcakey,o of Winsted, Mrs T. Connors and Mrs John Moran, of Mill River. The pail bearers were Michael and Timothy Dooley, of Hart ford, Michael Oonnors, of Great Bar rington, Frank Moran, of Lee, John j. Moran, of PittsAeld, all grand children of the deceased. Interment at the Catholic cemetery at Mill River. [. J. &
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-23
CLAYTON.

MT and Mrs James Foote, of New York, and Irving Ferguson and wife, of Bridgeport, are guests at Wm. J. Fer guson's.
 Robert Fitch's family, of Boston, are at E. l.. Cooks for the summer. MT Fitch came with them and staid over Sunday. They did not come as early ss usual owing to the illness of Miss Mary Fitch.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-23
- s=--- An old ChryxAnthemum.

She is a very affable woman, and she would invariably say the right thing at the right place if she were not nearsighted- "I see," she said she entered the draw tng room of her friend, "that you have caught the annual craze"
 "To what do you referf'
 ~The rage for ohrysanthemums. And that one which you have tossed so careless iy into the corner is one of the biggest and most beautiful I ever saw. What an ex- quisitely odd oolorl''
 "Yes," was the reply, tits beautiful, and prize 1t very highly. Only 1t isn't a ehrysanthemum. It's my Skye terrier talk ing a nap. ''-Chicago News
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-23
Shirt Waists

We shall see the last of some of these lots of women's shirt waists before the end of the month. We are selling
 9S cent Waists for 99c.
 s1.50 Waists for 76c.
 $2 Waists for $l.25. $2, ,9S Duck Suits for 1. 90 1.9S |" |" " 7bc leo Percale Wrappers for q 9Sc Wrappers for 49c Children's Colored Dresses
 for 16c Misses Gingham Gimpe Dress es for 25c Best Wash Silks at 2bc.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-23
CONDENSED TESTIMONY.

Chas B. Hood, Broker and Manufac- turer's Agent, Columbus, Ohio. certifies that Dr Kings New Discovery has no equal as Cough remedy. J. D. Brown, Prop. St James Hotel, Ft Wayne, Ind, testifies that he was cured of a Cough of two years standing. caused by La- Grippe, by Dr Kings New Discovery, B. F. Merrill, Baldwinsville, Mass. ,says that he has used and recon mmended it and never knew it to fail and would rather have it than any doctor, because it always cures. Mrs Hemming, 222 E. 25th St.. Chicago, always keeps it at hand, and has no fear of Group. because it instantly relieves. Free trial bottles ct W. H. Camps Drug store, Canaan
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-23
DID YOU EVER

Try Electric Bitters as a remedy for your troubles? If not, get bottle now and get relief. This medicine has been found to be peculiarly adapted to the relief and cure of ali Female Com. plants, exerting wonderful direct in- fuence in giving strength and tone to the organs. If you have loss of appe- tite, Constipation. Headache, Painting Spells, or are Nervous, Slsepless, EI- citsble, Melancholy or troubled with Dizzy Spells, Electric Bitters is the medicine you need. Health and strength are guaranteed by its use. 60c. and 21.00. at W. H. Camps Drug Store, OAnAAn, Ot.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-23

In every presidential campaign we hear some gentle old men,-and some young ones too-who don't study the issues, ny that they will vote for the best mon regardless of party or plat form. If they arc going to do it this fall, what is tho matter with Mckinley or Bryan, Sewan or Hobart.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-23

Mrs Nathaniel Church Scoville and MissScoville gave a to 6 o'clock tea on July 15. to some 200 of Salisbury soci- ety people, including few from Falls Village, Millsrton and Sheffield. ct their palatial residence in Chapinville. Louis F. Mazzetti, of 9th avenue, New York, WAS caterer.
 Mrs and Miss Scoville received their guests in their spacious psrlors.
 In point of wealth and culture it was as distinguished gathering ss could be collected in this or any other town. The conversation was gay and animated and sparkling with wit and humor.
 The guests were permitted to pass through the house, viewing the various rooms in admiration of the wondrous beauty of their sdornments.
 Besides tea. the refreshments includ- ed fancy ice cream and lemonade.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-23
WHAT THEY MEAN.

In response to many inquiries as to the meaning of expressions commonly used in the discussion of issues involved in this campaign, the "New York Press" hos prepared the following brief table of terms and equivalents: FRx1 COINAGE.
 The melting and stamping into money, without charge for service, of Ill silver bullion brought into tho mint.
 SIXTEEN TO OEE.
 The ratio sought to be maintained by law, according to which sixteen ounces of silver shall equal in value ono ounce in gold. COMMERCIAL RATIO.
 The ratio of actual value, the rate at which gold and silver can be ex- changed. It is now thirty-one ounces of silver to one of gold. SouND MONEY.
 A currency of which every dollar is exchangebla at par with the stand ard dollar of the country-in this country . gold dollar. Tm GoLD SrANDARD.
 The measure of value adopted by the leading nations of the world # basis for their currency-the coin (gold) in which all obligations are finally redeemable. A FnTY-CNT DOLLAR.
 One which, owing to the depre- citation of silver. is intrisically worth only this amount, and maintains its face value only by reason of the governments pledge to keep it at . parity with gold.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-23

Eli Hill. Lumber City. Pa, writes. ssI have been suffering from Piles for twenty-five years and thought my case incurable. DeWitt's Witch Hazel 0alye was recommended to me as Q pils euro, Q I bought box and it per formed . permanent cure" This IS only one of thousands of similar cases. Ecssma, sores end skin diseases yield quickly when it is used. ". H. Camp, oanaan; Geo. 2. Johnson. Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-23

We are snxlous 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- tion and other serious lung troubles that follow neglected colds. W. H. Camp, Canaan, Geo. T. Johnson, Nor fn1k
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-23
SALISBURY.

Miss Fannie Bostwick, of Van Deus- enville, is visiting friends this week.
 Mrs w. W. Greenwood and children, of Brooklyn, are at the Maple Shade for the summer.
 Miss Althea Barton went to Pough- keepsie, N. r., Monday to visit friends.
 Miss Mary Wooden died last week Af- ter short illness at the home of l. Car penter, with whom she had been during her sickness.
 Mrs B. B. Sanford and Miss Amelia Sanford are at the rectory.
 Mrs Bert Fenn, of Waterbury, is in town.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-23

Hard times and low prices for wheat. corn and other farm products will not be improved by the adoption of de- based. dishonest. 53 cent dollar as Q standard of value. The adoption of . Appreciated currency has always re- suited in financial disorder and general distress. Supply and demand regulate pricee.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-23
BUCKLEN's ARNICA sALvE.

The best salve in the world for cuts, 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 ". H.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-23
CORNWALL BRIDG E.

The Hall-Julian Minstrels, one of the funniest shows you ever saw. will appear here Tuesday night. 2Sth. Geo. Hall and Otis Julian. Brown, Gardiner, Dan Mason and others in side splitting turns will amuse everybody.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-23

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 infiamed 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., 1896-07-23

A poet has sprung up among us and hes arranged our jingle, mentioned last week. in very ''pas" lines. and entitled it tho s.Democratic Democrats. Tho stlverites blow,
 And they've caused lots of woe, And whAtl good denies do nows Poor things.
 They will hide in their holes
 And keep way from the polls. And wish they were out of the row. Poor things.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-23
MILL RIVER.

Fl. D. Sisson, Jr., son Irving and MT Fish, of Pitssfeld. were at H. D. Sis sons few days last week.
 Leon Belcher, of New York, spent Sunday with his family here. Mir Hughes, of New York, came with him and will board at l.. H. Prouts' again this season.
 Rev MT Hebron, of Southern New Marlboro, preached at the Oong'l church last Sunday.
 A daughter to Mir and Mrs John Decker.
 Miss Mary Hudner is visiting her sister in Waterbury.
 Mrs Thomas Murphy and family, of Holyoke, Mrs J. BosidY and family. of Lee, are visiting their father here.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-23

Pass the good word along the line. Piles can be quickly cured without an operation by simply applying De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve. w. H. Camp, Canaan, Geo. T. Johnson, Nor folk.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-23
Wash Goods

No let up in the interest in Wash Goods. Plenty of loc Dress Ginghams at 6c 10c Dimities at 6ic 12ic Jaconat Duchess at 6io 15c Dimities at loo soc French Challis at 25c. 39c Swivel Silks at 2bc.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-23

"Wake up. Jacob, day is breakingl" so said DeWitt's Little Early Risers to the man who had taken them to arouse his sluggish liver. W. H. Camp, Canaan; Geo. T. Johnson, Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-23

Persons who have . coughing spell every night on account of . tickling sensation in the throat, may overcome it st onoe by . dose of One Minute Cough Cure. W. H. Camp, Canaan Geo. T. Johnson. Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-23
6UNDRHRR

Bells ............. 25c., 50c., 75c Cyclometers. .S1.00 Sl.t0 $1.75 Lanterns-The Banner .$3.b0 Saddles-Duplex or Hunt. ... .$4.00 Locks-for Sprocket .......... .25
 Aluminium, with Chain. .3b Repair outfits, for single tube tires DO
 inner tube tires 50 Trouser Guards-per pair ...... 10 Rubber Cement, for punctures .. 10 Tire eCement-wood or steel rims. .25 Graphite Chain Lubricant ......10 Wood Rim Enamel per can .... 35 Oil Cans ............... Cycle 0il-per bottle. 10 Tire Tape-per roll 10 Hand Pumps, 50c. Foot Pumps, 90 Wrenches, :. 35c. Coasters =. .35 Toe Clips, 35c. Lantern brackets .S5