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Connecticut western news., 1896-05-07
sH EFRM EI.D.

Iu the taking away of one whose whole life has been spent in our miist, and has lived such life of usefulness, both at home and in society in which she was assocIsted, Is cause of much grief to the very many friends who are left to mourn deeply the loss of Mrs George F. Bartholomew. After an ill., ness of less than two weeks of suffering from heart trouble complicated with other disease, she was taken. The hus- band who 50 much needs her care and attention, the son and daughter in law and two grand sons have the sympathy of all. The Methodist Church, of which she has been an honored and devoted member for so many years. and in the house of worship of which for more than forty years she has occupied place as a prominent singer in the choir, will miss her much. h the work of the church she could always be depended upon to plan and take the responsibility and work for its interest. A kind neigh Dor and true friend, sue was much be- loved by all. The funeral servlces were very largely attended from her late home on Saturday at p. m., conduct ed by the pastor, Rev l.. 0. H. Adams, with Rev William Wake, of Ashley Falls.
Connecticut western news., 1896-05-07
FALLS VILLAGE.

There were no services at the Congre- gational church Sunday, Rev Mir Hanna having to officiate at the funeral of Ru- fus Owen on Sharon Mountain.
 Andrew Myers has come back from Bridgeport to work for Sidney Reed in the livery business.
 George W. Hopper, of Danbury, was at Henry Soule's over Sunday.
 Carl Hilderbrand. of New Haven. who worked for W. c. Gardner at tailoring, was in town over Sunday. He has not been in this place before in 26 years.
 Bicyclists enjoy the good travelling, especially through the village, every evening.
 Fred A. Bartlett, of Bridgeport, was a guest of relatives and friends here Sat urday.
 Mrs Sardam and daughter, Mary, have returned from Torrington into one of Mrs ". Wolfe's tenant houses.
 John Totb, the shoemaker moved his furniture and kit of tools to Bridge port Friday.
 Apple trees are blooming, which is much in advance of some seasons in the past.
 The stereopticon entertainment given at the Congregational church Wednes- day evening was witnessed by A full house.
 Mrs J. J. Hornbeck, of Kingston, is spending few days with her sons.
 Mir and Mrs Frank M Olin. of Wor- cester, have moved into their residence On the corner opposite the D. NJ. Hunt school builD ing. Mir. Olin was overseer at the Ames IronWorks h the manufac- ture of cannons for the US government during the civil war.
Connecticut western news., 1896-05-07
gHAPRNvILLE.

Dwight Allyn is putting up telephone connections with ex-Judge Rorabaek's cottage east of lakes.
 DROWNED IN TWIN LAKES.
 Last Saturday night Charles Richard son, sometimes called Frank, formerly of Norfolk, went out fishing with Charles Carley. Pat Garlin, Frank Smith and Bob Mclean, and while near the south coal house, the boat upset and all went into the water. Richardson was drowned, Smith clung to the boat, and the rest swan to the shore. It was dark water Is feet deep and the body was not found until Sunday morning by Louis Ashman and Kirt Grey Dr Wm BIssell. Jr. of Lakeville. medical examiner, was summoned. viewed the remains and returned verdict of acei- dental drowning. The boat was small and partially full of water, and the testi- mony was that all had been drinking. The body was taken to George Ryvesl's on the so-called Dauchy place, the wife and mother being there.
Connecticut western news., 1896-05-07
NORFOLK.

The V. I. s. elected for it's officers for the ensuing year E. O. Stevens, president; Joseph Selden, vice. presi- dent; J. D. Bassett, secretary and treas urer; Dr Peaslie, R I. Crissey and Harry E Stevens. executive committee
 Mrs Wm Humphrey. of New York, is at her residence here for a week or two as the family will not occupy 1t the coming season. Dr James Dennis, who rented 1t last season, is to have 1t again this.
 Mir and Mrs McClean and servants arrived at the Hillhurst May 1st and are fast getting 1t in readiness for sum- mer guests.
 The news reached here on Monda, morning of the drowning of Charles Richardson, of this place, in the Twin Lakes at Salisbury on Saturday night while fishing He was at work at that place for few months.
 Miss Lsura Egleston, of Salisbury, visited Miss Sarah Gaylord and the Robbins school, which she formerly at- tended, last week.
 The body of Mrs Patrick Corbley was brought here for burial on Sunday from Ansonis, where she was spend ing the winter with her children. Fun eral at the Catholic church at 130 D. n Rev Fr Kaating officiating.
 Mir and Mrs 0 H. Smith, of Collins vile, visited his parents, Mir and Mrs Henry Smith, last week.
 Eohriam Duncan and Howard Pen dletoE have both entered the employ of Liveryman l. c. Duncan for the sum- mer
 Mir and Mrs Carl Stoeckel have given the meadow near the Robbins school to the school for an athletic field and are getting it in readiness.
 Timothy O'Conner has purchased the Robert Stack place on High street.
 Everet Curtis, of Hartford, spent Sunday at his fathers, Philip Curtis, who has been and still is in very feeble condition.
 There was fine display of daisies in church Sunday.
Connecticut western news., 1896-05-07
The David M. Hunt School.

The Connecticut Society, Sons of the American Revolution, offered prizes to pupils in the schools of Connecticut for excellence in original essays. To pupils in high schools the subject given was .sThe Continental Congress. The prizes were awarded on the 18th of April 1896, the anniversary of the bat tie of Lexington. The first prize was awarded to Frederick E. Pierce of the New Britain Normal School. and the second prize to Ralph H. Tibbsls of The David NJ. Hunt School, Falls Vil- lage.
 When we consider that all the high schools in the state of Connecticut were invited to compete for these prizes. we realize that The David NJ. Hunt School sustains prominent rank in the high school grade. The success of this ex- cellent school since its establishment five years ago. and the quality and re- suit of it's thorough work, reflects credit upon itself.
 Ralph H. Tibbals has been a pupil in The D. NJ. Hunt School for the past three years and will graduate at the clossing exercises on the 18th of June.
Connecticut western news., 1896-05-07
THE SACRED COW
Or the Origin of ssThe Tune the Old Cow Died On.''
 

Or the Origin of "The Tune the Old
 Cow Died On.o
 [Pittsfeld Morning Calll
 One of the best story tellers whom young man who drove milk cart and kindly gave us asride one morning To tell it as he did would be impossI- ble. but here's sn attempt at it: "Yes," said he, II commenced a peddlin' milk when I was little fellow and my father gave me in payment for work real live, somethin' very curious bout that COW. When she was calf she was just like any other calf. She would play, frolic, kick up her heels and was noted for her kindness. And when she became COW nobody could do anything with her, she was so ugly. How queer she actedl Why, could not milk her-knock over the pails and look at you as if she jest wanted to rnn you through. Finally, my hired man suggested that she might be sacred COW, and one night he got hymn book (the only onk then in the county and put it in the crib before her eyes, and you never see such a change cone over COW in your life. She was perfectly kind, kept quiet while milked her; did not hook or kick.
 We'll, in those days I always used to furnish milk to the entire community where I lived. I mixed tbat cows milk, right in with the other milk and, strange to say, every body who drank a drop of that cows milk became sudden ly imbued with religious inspiration, and a great revival broke out which i spread all over Stockbridge. Nobody except me and my hired man knew the cause of it. All wondered at the change that had so suddenly come over the people. Everybody seemed to be relig- ious. We'll, the days passed on, and I quietly peddled out my milk and said nothing, when one day that COW began to act strangely. We put the hymn book before her and she set up a dread ful humming, moaning noise, just as if trying to sing, and all at once fopped over and died You have heard of the tune the old COW died onS We'll, that's right where it started from"
Connecticut western news., 1896-05-07
KENT.

W. H. Stuart, who is travelling for the Fowler Nail Go, returned home Friday for a short stay.
 Mir and Mrs Frank Newton and little daughter, of Waterbury, are visiting rel atives here.
 Mrs Ralph Peet. of Copake, N. T.. is at the home of her parents, Mir and Mrs Geo Newton, for a few days.
 Fred Barclay left town last week for Haverford, near Philadelphia, where he has taken a position as sssistant over seer Tn laying out real estate.
 Nelson Watson has gone to Ansonia to take . position as clerk in store.
 Wallace Welsh, of Bridgeport, spent few days in town and tried the fishing in the brooks.
 Emil Haipel, who is blacksmithipg in E. J. Ducks shop, has moved his fami- ly from New Milford into part of the house occupied by D. Finn, on Lane avenue.
 Carpenters and painters have been busy repairing the house at Bulls Bridge recently purchased by Henry H. Spooner, of Chicago. MT Spooner's family have arrived and will move in at once.
 Rev Howard McDougall attended the Archdeaconry meeting at Plymouth, Conn.,, on Tuesday.
 Rev c. B. Mclean. of Stamford, preached at Congregational Church Sunday last.
 On Saturday there was another strike among the Italian laborers on the rail road job. All work was stopped. Most of them went back to New York. Those who could not get any money were wrathy, one chasing the paymaster with . club. Another made some threats for which he was arrested, and on Monday he was tried before Justice Barclay, but wss acquitted.
 The death of John Hopson, which occurred at his home in this village on the night of April 28, removes from Kent one of its most prominent and highly respected residents. For many years MT Hopson was closely connected with the public interests of this town, was one of the largest stockholders and also treasurer of Kent Iron Co.,; was for some time one of the direc. tors of the New Milford Savings Bank, and held other positions of trust, was prominently known among business men, and his energy, activity and prompt, thorough business qualities night we'll be taken as an example. His familiar form and cheerful, pleas ant face will be sadly missed from our midst. for he was never too busy to give . cordial greeting and friendly words. The funeral was largely attended at his late residence Friday, May 1. at 80 p. m Rev k s Porter. of Bridgewa- ter. Mass, formerly pastor here. con- ducted the service. Several gentlemen from New Milford, Hon. D. T. Warner. of Salisbury, M B. Richardson. of Lime Rock; W. Smith, from Stratford; Mr B. Haxtun, and Mrs 0. F. Britton, from New York, were among the number present.
Connecticut western news., 1896-05-07
Leoal Notices.
Anntinn Sale.

PURSUANT to m order of the Probate u Court in and for the district of Canaan passed May 5, 1896, will sell lat public anc- tion to the highest bidder af the post office at ast Canaan on May 18th, 1896, at one o'clock D, ui., the following described real es- tate belonging to the estate of Philander Brewster, late of North Canaan, deceased.
 A certain piece of land situated in said town of North Canaan and lying on the west side of the highway leading from Canaan street onto Canaan mountain and is bounded as follows: Beginning at stake and stones in the west line of said highway near largo maple tree about eight rods southerly of the house formerly owned by James Hyde, thence running north 86 deg. west 10 rods and P links 10 a rock with two holes drilled in the top, thence south 3l deg. west to the above mentioned highway 22 rods, thence in line of said road to first bounds, contains one acre and three fourths more or less.
 Terms made known at time of sale.
 Dated East Canaan Conn, May 6. 1896.
 EDWARD S. ROBERTS, Administrator
Connecticut western news., 1896-05-07
w EST GOSH BIN.

Mrs Jennie Griffin and children, and Mir Carpenter drove here from Cole brook River Saturday and returned Sunday.
 Rev MT Todd and wife, of North Goshen. were guests of Mrs Benjamin one day last week.
 Mrs A. B Dickinson has taken girl from the Gilbert Home, Winsted.
 ". H. Wadhams and C. F. Green have each purchased new bicycles.
 A young child of Austin Wadhams drank quantity of kerosene oil recent y.
 Mrs William Chipman. of Cornwall. Is spending two weeks at John Lucas.
 Miss Mary Cook spent last week with her sister in Torrington.
 Mir and Mrs Fremont Grannis, of Ban- tam. were in the place Sunday.
Connecticut western news., 1896-05-07
" EST CuRN " ALL.

R. NJ. Cochrane has had new roof put on his house.
 Mir Moser came home last week.
 Rufus Owen died last Thursday morn ing after an extended illness His fun eral was attended by a large number of friends and neighbors Sunday afternoon at his home on the hillside His re- mains were carried to Lime Rock ceme- terv for interment.
 Mrs Alpheus Owen died Sunday morning at the home of Henry Hol- comb, at the age of 84 years.
 John Harrison is very seriously i'll.
 Mrs John Washing is on the sick list.
 Mrs Wheeler is sick at the home of her niece. Mrs 0. A. Miller.
 Theo. Sturges attended the funeral of 8 nephew last week.
 Mrs Charles Wolf spent Sunday in town.
Connecticut western news., 1896-05-07
SALISBURY Y,

Rev J. 0. Goddard returned last week from a three weeks to Virginia and other places
 Mrs Hubbard has had wide veranda put on her house.
 The infant child of Fred Bateman, who had lived with his grandparents since it's mothers death, died last week and was buried Sunday.
 Mir Howard and Miss Ethel Whiting. of Ct. Burlington, Mass, visited at Mir J. NJ. Selleck's last week.
Connecticut western news., 1896-05-07
HAST CANAAN.

Our meadows and pasteurs are put ting oa livery of green. The fruit trees are leaving out. We need rain to complete our happiness.
 Henry Beardsley went to Torrington some time ago to work. Josiah Gillette went to that place Thursday to work in the chair and stool shop. Others are talking of going there soon.
 Mrs A B Garfield and son visited friends in Thomaston last week to find employment.
 Alvin Bartlett spent Sunday in Tor rinRton with friends.
 Miss Sarah Foster is in Canaan with her sister, Mrs H. Stevens.
Connecticut western news., 1896-05-07
THURSDAY. MAY ', 1896.

The tragedy at Clayton is very sad affair in all it's phases, nevertheless there are some extenuating circum- stances. Now is the opportunity to exercise charity and sympathy. It seems to ps that certain persons could do more good by expressing sympathy for the afflicted families than by trying to inculcate a great moral lesson by continually say ing "The way of trans Qressors is hard"
Connecticut western news., 1896-05-07
HOw,s THIsf

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward for any case of catarrh that cannot be cured by taking Halls Catarrh Cure.
 F,J. CHENEY X CO, Props, Toledo, O We, the undersigned, have known F. J. Cheney for the last Is years, and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transae- tions, and financially able 10 carry out any obligations made by their firm. wEsr X TRuAx, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
 WaLDING. KISSAS & MARVIN, Wholesale Drug gists, Toledo, Ohio.
 Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally, act ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur faces of the system. Testimonials sent free Price 75c ner bottle. Sold hy all drug gists.
Connecticut western news., 1896-05-07
A.bscrtpsion Account.

Tho date on the colored slip of paper with sae name of the subscriber shows the time to which tho subscription Is paid: thus, R. B. Smith Sjul95 indicates that Mir Smith has paid for his paper to July 5, 1895. It is hoped that subscribers will see to it that their account, As indicated by the date on their papers, is always correct. and when they pay for re- newM 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 beon made, as the receipt of the paper with khe date to which the subscription Is paid slainly printed thereon is prima facie evt. sonce of It's acceptance as correct.
Connecticut western news., 1896-05-07
HUNrsvILLE and SOUTH CANAAN

Friends from out of town visited us as follows: MT and Mrs Fred Kingsley and son. of Pittsfeld. Mass. at W. H Blodgett's; Robert Wilcox, of New Ha- ven. at Wells Yale's and Miss Alice Sec. vile, of Winsted. at D. A Scoville's.
 Our community was favored with a grand treat last Monday evening. Rev 0. W. Hsnna, by the aid of his new stereopticon, taking us around the world. All the principal cities were visited, thus giving us an idea of the style of architecture and customs of the different countries. To see it was not only entertaining. but much useful in- formation was also gained.
 To tell the truth, Mr Editor, I am so busy wieldipg the white-wash brush that have no time gather further items.
Connecticut western news., 1896-05-07
DIsTRIoT of Salisbury, ss: Probate Court

\ N19sEts7S1SHHg U May 2d, 1896.
 Estate of Nathaniel Green of Salisbury. in said district. assigning and insolvent debtor.
 The voluntary assignment of said Nathan iel Green having been To ged ia this office for record and the proba'e thereof and Milo B. Richardson of said Salisbury being in said assignment nominated as trustee for said es- tate. therefore,
 0rdered-That the 16th day of May, D. 1896, at 10 80 o'clock in the forenoon ba and the same is hereby assigned for u hearing on the approval of said proposed trustee, and that all persons interested therein may have notice to appear II they see cause and be heard thereon, this court directs that this order be published once in a newspaper hav- ing a circulation in said probate district and that copy of said order be posted on the public sign-post in Salisbury in said district at least five days before said time assigned.
 Attest. DONALD T. WARNKR. Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1896-05-07
NEW MARLBORO.

Mrs Albert Gardner and Mrs Walter Hollister have spent few days here visiting friends.
 A new bridge is being made in the lower end of the village near the old saw-mill.
 Mir and Mrs Wood have company. Mir and Mrs Bernard. of Sioux City, Ia, and their four children. They ex- pect to stay all summer.
 MrsWesley Seegar is sick, but improv- ing.
 Mrs Fanny 0. Richardson has re- turned to her home here.
Connecticut western news., 1896-05-07
BUCKLEN'S ARNICA SALVE.

The best salve in the world for puts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains, cerns, and all 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. Damn
Connecticut western news., 1896-05-07
Murdered by Tramps.

ERIE. Pa, April a7.-The body of Mrs Anna Burger, wife of John Burger of this city, who disappeared from her home last Monday, was found in a ravine near the city. It had nearly been stripped of cloth ing, and bruises gave evidence of an out. rage and murder. It Is thought the wom- an was the victim of tramps who had been nongregating in that vicinity.
Connecticut western news., 1896-05-07

A Catholic missionary in Alaska says that the Esquimo language is very beautiful one. and closely resembles the ancient Greek. The roots and deriva- tives are nearly the same, also the declensions and copiugations- The affixes and preixes are nearly identical. Three of the missionaries are compiling a grammar and dictionary of the lang uaQe,
Connecticut western news., 1896-05-07
SHARON.

George Kirby has returned from New York City for the summer.
 The drama, "She Stoops to Conquer, 1" given h the hall last Tuesday and We'd nesday was we'll rendered, and the young people netted nice sum toward the or gan fund for which the play was gotten up.
 Mrs Frank Loucks was in town one day last week. She drove over from Cornwall. where she and Mir Loucks are staying. the latter being in very poor health.
 Henry Moore, from New York City, has been in town for few days.
 The wedding of Mir Frank Northrop and Miss Clara Gay Is to take place Thursday of this week, May We ex- tend congratulations ard best wishes for future happiness.
 Rev and Mrs Simon Stevens are visit ing friends out of town.
 Mir VsuRensallaer has been up from the city for a few days.
 Mrs Frank Tripp and mother, from Smithfeld, were in town last week.
 Judge A. NJ Card was at his home in this place one day last week.
 All of our sick are improving for which we are truly thankful.
 l. B. Beckley made a short trip to New York this week.
 Mrs Barnum has returned to her home for the summer.
 J. J. Morehouse, of New York city, has been here visiting friends in town.
Connecticut western news., 1896-05-07
An Exposure.

Rich Fiancee-0h, this bouquet is too costly You must take it back to the lieutenant
 Nalet-Oh, that's all right, miss. Since my master is engaged to you he has been ablo to get things on credit.-Fliegende Blatter.
Connecticut western news., 1896-05-07

Take dose of Dewit's Little Early Risers just 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.
Connecticut western news., 1896-05-07
Before and After.

'Seen Jones latelyf" he queried as they got on the same car together.
 Mot for three months.
 "But l thought he was in the habit of dropping into your office every day or two"
 "Oh, yes, but that was before he bor- rowed $1o of me l''-Detroit Free Press
Connecticut western news., 1896-05-07

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 perfect remedy for coughs. colds, hoarseness. It is an especial favorite for children, being pleasant to take and quick in curing. W. H Camp. Canaan; Geo. T. Johnson, Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1896-05-07

It's just as easy to try One Minute Cough Cure as any thing else. Its easier to cure severe cough or cold with it. Let your next purchase for 8 cough be One Minute Cough Cure. Better medicine; better results; better try 1t. W. H. Camp, Canaan; Geo. T. Johnson, Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1896-05-07

Last week over 10 900 tront fry were placed in brooks in the vicinity of Pitts. field, 300,0O0 in the past six years Large catches are reported. several men taking 75 trout day each. Probably trying to stock some fish market.
Connecticut western news., 1896-05-07

Busy people have no time. and sensi- ble people have no inclination to use Il slow remedy. One Minute Cough Cure acts promptly and gives permanent re- suits. ". H. Camp. Canaan; Geo T. Johnson, Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1896-05-07

It's all the same. slight cold. con- oested lungs or severe cough. One Minute Cough Cure banishes them. W. H Camp, Canaan; Geo. T. Johnson, Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1896-05-07

It is not miracle. 1t won't cure everything. bat it will cure piles. That's what DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve will do, because it has done 1t in in hundreds of cases. W. H. Camp, Canaan Geo. T. Johnson, Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1896-05-07
Nntina 10 the Public.

As | have been agent several ycare for all Kinds of farm machinery, now Her for Naie at cost and less than cost. Morgan kpadtng Disk Harrows, 2 Worcester Hnckese hnwerrs 1 set Ligi Double Harness. Herse Corn Planter. All tha above new and must be sold as am going out ef the business.
 C. W. BENTON,
 Clayton. Maaa.