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Connecticut western news., 1896-07-09
GREAT HARRINGTON.

The next society dance at the Berk- shire Inn will be held Saturday eve ming.
 The Housatonic Valley Methodist Ministers Association will meet at the Methodist church in this village next Tuesday. At 10. 30 a. m. the opening services will be led by Rev c. H. Grubb, of Lenox; 10.45. sermon by Rev J. H. Keep, of Afford; at 1.30 p. m. the devotional service will be led by Rev B, Seeholzer, of Canaan; D.. m. some aspects of the evangelical re- ligion will be given by Rev s. P. Cad man, of New York; at 3 p. m., 1.-The Religion of Ancient Egypt" will be given by Rev A. E. Lord, of Hillsdale. The meeting promises to be an interest ing one and members of the various Churches through the valley should be present and hear Rev Mir Cadman, who is said to be prince of pulpit orators.
 A mass meeting of members of vari- ous Churches and citizens in general was held at the town hall Sunday eve ming in the interest of the Armenian relief work. About SPY was subscrib- ed.
 The 120th. year of the independence of the United States of America was observed at Afford Saturday with 8 large attendance and interesting exer- cises. Markers of the Sons of the Revolution were placed at the graves of those who served in the revolutionary struggle. The literary exercises in the meeting house were opened with sing ing by the choir, prayer by Rev J. H. Keep, chaplain of the day, and ad- dresses by Rev J. J. Dana and Rev Mir Lawrence. A bountiful dinner of chicken pie and many other luxuries was served at the town hall. The toast master was Henry Ticknor. The toasts and those who responded were as fol lows: "The day we celebrate" l.. T. Osborn; 'tGeorge Washington the Father of his Country" "J. l.. Willard "Our Revolutionary Soldiers" Rev J. H. Keep; "The Federal Constitution, J John l.. Milligan; "The declaration of Independence" Henry O. Warner; '.The American Army" Rev MT Law renee; "Our Institutions of Learning, ' Walter H. Ticknor; s'The Ladies of the Town," Henry Ticknor. There was martial music at frequent intervals by William J. Warner on the drum. Rev M. B. Snyder, pastor of the Methodist Church, preached at Lee Sunday. His pulpit in this village was supplied by Rev J. R. Gaylord, oi | Sheffield.
 D. J. Coleman, clerk of the District court of Southern Berkshire, reports the total receipts for the quarter ending July 30 as $521.
 At the meeting of the Thursday morning club today Rev I. 0. Smart oi Pittsfield, will speak on some subject of general interest.
 James E. Garfield, general secretary of the Young Mems Christian Associs tion for the past three years. has re signed and has accepted like situation in Maysville, Ky. Gordon M. Bentley of this village, will have charge of tho association rooms after MT Canfield's departure until September 1st. | The Jewellers Association of Berk shire county held their regular meeting in this village Monday. They drove down in tally-h from Pitts6eld anc after the business meeting had dinner at the Berkshire Inn.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-09

Der session. When Miss Claxton was told the examination would be conducted in open court, she complained that she had been treated ungallantly.
 Sarcasm was at discount, and Miss Claxton indulged in few tears just because a newspaper artist managed to sketch her before she discovered what he was about
 Early in the examination Attorney Darlington began to question Miss ClaI- ton with a view to ascertaining whether she had bank account She was asked if she had carried handbook with her when she visited a Mrs. Bennett on June IS. She said that she had, but lost the handbook on that same day.
 "The book was of no account" said Miss Claxton, land you can find out at the bank if any money has been drawn since the papers in this case were served on me.n
 Regarding her bank account the pros- ecuting attorney asked, How long did you have the account?'
 'I don't remember" answered the famous mimic blind girl.
 Was it 50 years altogetherT
 Well, I like that" replied Miss Claxton, and handkerchiefs were used to subdue laughter throughout the court room.
 "It has been a good many years probably 15 or 20."
 Miss Claxton said she had entered in- to the agreement by which Miss Eytinge was to play the part of leading lady in Captain Swift" in 1889. Her connec- ton with the company did not last long, as it was found they were losing money.
 She was asked to give the names of the plays she had taken part in since 1890.
 World Against Her" and "The Two Orphans" were the only ones she could remember.
 Did you play in The Double Mar riage?'"
 "Yes, about ten years ago"
 What part did you play in The Two Orphans?' "
 "The part of Louise"
 "Was it leading part?" asked Mr. Darlington.
 The woman who had became famous in the old play replied, with evident sarcasm:
 "oh, no. It was just simple juve- nile part.
 When asked what salary she had usu- ally received since 1890, she replied that it had ranged from $50 to $15o per week.
 Have you any stocks or bonds?" asked Mir. Darlington.
 "None; never had any," was the sorrowful reply.
 Have you bank account at the present timer"
 'I have not"
 Have you any clothes. jewelry. dia- monds or other personal propertyi"
 "I have no jewelry and my stage wardrobe for years has been little more than rags"
 "Will you tell us what the rags are2"
 "One old dress and one rather neat cashmere peasants costume"
 Any shoes?"
 "One old frayed pair. Yes, and I for got that I had gray cloak and a ragged woolen skirt That is all have. !"
 "You are an actress, are youT"
 "I claim to be, !" said Miss Claxton. with laugh, land hope to be until I die. "
 After Miss Claxton had testified that she contributed to the support of her 14-year-old son and the opposing law yers had an argument that nearly ended in blows the examination was ad- iourned
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-09
NEW MARLBORO.

Miss Helen Bergman and Miss Ellen Smith are at home on Q vacation.
 Miss Cora DowEs has been visiting at her uncle's, MT John Bentley's.
 The school exhibition June 26th was a success.
 There is number of boarders at the New Marlboro Inn. Several new ar- rivals in the last three days.
 The night after MT John Alexander's funeral their hen house was robbed, and it is reported that several other hen roosts were sacked.
 Fourth of July passed off very quietly ly here in New Marlboro Center with the usual number of small boys fire crackers.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-09
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 " Aluminium, with Chain. .35 Repair outfits, for single tube tires 50
 inner tube tires 50 Trouser Guards-per pair ..... 10 Rubber Cement, for punctures .. 10, Tire Cement-wood or steel rims. .e5 Graphite Chain Lubricant ......1Q Wood Rim Enamel per can .... 35 Oil Cans ...............,,....15 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
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Attest. DONALD T. wARSKR, Judge.
nIsTRIOT of Canaan, ss., Probate Court. h July q 1896.

nIsTRIOT of Canaan, ss., Probate Court. U July 2, 1896.
 Estate of Benjamin Hawley, late of North Canaan, in said district. deceased.
 The executor of the will oi the said Benja- min Hawley. towit Lyman Dunning, having deceased before completing and accounting for his trust, and William J. Ferguson, ed- ministrator with the will annexed of said Dunning, having exhibited said Dunningis administration account as such executor with said estate to this court for allowance, it is
 Ordered-That the 18th day Of July. 1ss6. at 10 o'clock in the forenoon at the probate office in North Canaan, in said district. be and the same is assigned for hearing on the allowance of said administration account with said estate, and this court directs said William J. Ferguson to cite all persons Inter ested therein to appear at said ume and place, by publishing this order in some newspaper published in Litchneld county and having circulation in said district aud by posting a copy of this order on the public sign-post in town of North Canaan at les 1t five days before said hearing.
 Attest. DAVID 0. WHITTLrsKY, Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-09

The strength which comes to us from eating nourishing food is better than stim mulation, because it is new strength.
 The health which belongs to strong body, we'll nourished by proper food (properly digested, is the only health that is lasting.
 The difference between Shaker Di- gestive Cordial and other medicines is simply that it helps nature to make strength. It does not profess to cure sickness, except as that sickness is re- suit of weakness caused by food not properly digested.
 Shaker Digestive Cordial will relieve the bangs of indigestion, and make thin, sick. weak people as we'll as if their stomachs had never been out of order.
 1t is gentle aid to the digestion of nature's strength-maker. food.
 At druggists. Trial bottle, 10 cents.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-09
EAST CANAAN.

Our national holiday passed very quietly until evening when youngAmer- ics began to celebrate. A cannon on our church green was discharged every few minutes. the church bell was rung and the noise of an unlimited number of ffecrackers burning spoke out em- phatically the patriotism and fun of the actors. That the church was entered surreptitiously by those who rang the bell detracted from the true idea of pat riotism. Some fine displays of fire works were furnished by A. B. Gar field.
 The P. o. H. reported 2 fine time at their picnic.
 Miss Clara Allyn, of Norfolk, came home Friday to remain over the 4th.
 The sister and brother of Nelson Stratton, of MontviIle, Mass, visited their brother at A. B. Garfield's the 4th.
 Everything. especially the weeds, is growing fast since the rains.
 It Is now prophesied by the weather wise that we shall have season of ''catchy weather"
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-09

Eli Hill, Lumber City, Pa. writes. ''I have been suffering from Piles for twenty-five years and thought my case incurable. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve was recommended to me as a pile cure, so bought box and it per formed a permanent cure." This is only one of thousands of similar cases. Eczema, sores and skin diseases yield quickly when it is used. W. H. Camp, Canaan; Geo. T. Johnson, Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-09
DIsTRIoT of Salisbury. ss |: Probate court

HD JuIy bIn, IbSO.
 Estate of Nathaniel Green of Salisbury in said district, assigning and insolvent debtor.
 Upon the application of said Nathaniel Green, accompanied by his afildavit that he had complied with all the requirements of the statutes, to entitle hlm to the privileges and benefits accorded to insolvent debtors, and praying that said privileges and benefits may be granted and allowed to him, as per application on Ale more fully appears. it is
 Ordered, that said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office in Salisbury. iu said district, on the 18th day of July, A. D., 1896. at 800 o'clock in the forenoon, and that notice be given of the per dency of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing the same once in some newspaper having a ctr culation. in said district, and by posting a copy thereof on the public sign-post in the town of Salisbury iu said district.
 ATTEST. DONALD T. WARNER, Jupox.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-09
DIsTRIoTc of Canaan: ss. Probate Court.

nIsTRICT of Canaan, ss. Probate Court. U June 29th, A. D. 1896.
 Estate of Whiting c. Kellogg late of Canaan In said district, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for tho district of Canaan hath appointed James Huntington, of Woodbury, and Ralph l. Crissey, of Nor folk. commissioners to receive and examine inc claims of the creditors ot said estate.
 Certified by David O. Whittlesey, Judge. The subscribers give notice that they shall meet at the Probate office in North Canaan in said district on the 4th day of September. 1896 at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, for the purpose of attending to the business of said appointment.
 Jas. HUNTINGTON co.vu.t.u,....
 RALPH |. CRrssKr Soi71ionoas' All persons indebted to said estate are re- quested to make immediate payment to
 ISAAC F. HoRSBECK, Administrator, Falls Village, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-09

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 inaamed. DeWltt'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., 1896-07-09
DISTRICT of Salisbury ss. Probate Court,

nIsTRICT of Salisbury ss. Probate Court U July 9th, 1896.
 Estate of Oordelia P. Moore late of Salis- bury in said district, deceased.
 The executor having exhibited his admin istration account with said estate to this Court for allowance, 1t is
 0rdered-That the 18th day of July, A. D. 1896, at 1030 o'clock in the forenoon, at the Probate 0fflce in Salisbury be and the same is assigned for hearing on the allow ance of said administration account with said estate, and this Court directs the exec utor to cite to all persons interested there inI to appear at said time and place by pub fishing this order in some newspaper pub lished in Litchf1eld county and having a circulation in said District and by posting a copy of on the public sign post in the town of Salisbury where the deceased last dwelt.
 Attest: DONALD T. WARNER, Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-09

If would be hard to convince 8 man suffering from bilious collie that bis agony is due to 8 microbe with an un- pronouncable name. But one dose of DeWitt's Colic and Cholera Cure will convince him of it's power to afford in stant relief. It kills pain W. H. Camp, Canaan; Geo. T. Johnson, Nor folk
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-09
Minister For Haiti

It Is stated that General Jacques Mic olas Leger has been appointed minister to the United States from Haiti to suc- ceed Mir. Clement Heintjens, whose res- ignation has been announced The new sninister Is expected to arrive in Wash ington some day in July.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-09

We are anxious to do little good in this world and can think of no pleasan- ter or better way to do it than by re- commending One Minute Cough Cure as preventive of pneumonia. consump- ton and other serious lung troubles that follow neglected colds. ". H. Camp, Canaan, Geo. T. Johnson, Nor folk.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-09
nIsTRIoT of Salisbury ss. Probate Court.

nIsTRIOT of Salisbury ss. Probate Court. U July 7th, 1896.
 Estate of Lucy Dfbblo, late of Salisbury, in said district, deceased.
 The administrator having e1hihited his ad- ministration account with said estate 10 this court tor allowance, 1t is
 ORDERED, that the 18th day of July, AID |, 1896, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, at the pro- bate office in Salisbury be aud the same is ass signed for a hearing on the allowance of said administration account, with said estate, and this court directs the administrator to cite all persons interested therein to appear at said time and place. by publishing this order in some newspaper published in Ltchfield county, and having a circulation in said dis trict-
 Attest, DONALD T. WARNER Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-09

Fish Commissioner James A. Bill, of Lyme, for the state board of fish and game commission. has purchased a trout stream in "Blood street" district in Lyme for the propagation of trout for distribution throughout the state. This is expected to relieve the state from the expense of the purchase of trout fry from private ponds as in times past,
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-09

Persons who have 8 coughing spell every night, on account of tickling sensation in the throat, may overcome it ct once by a dose of One Minute Cough Cure. W. H. Camp, Canaan; Geo. T. Johnson. Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-09
MILL RIVER.

Rev MT Vulcheff. of Cam bridge, N. Y, preached at the Congregational church Sunday and will supply the pulpit again next Sabbath.
 Miss Ruth Sheldon spent week with her Grandfather Rhoades.
 Ms A. J. Knight will give social at the ladies' rooms on Thursday evening.
 Miss Lulu Blodgett returned from her visit in Springfield on Monday.
 Raymond Brewer and Fife Leffing- we'll are visiting relatives in Water bury and Bristol, Conn.
 The Fourth passed rather quietly here, but the parade in the a. m. by the Ancient Honorables, made finn for all who saw it. After their return to H. D. Sisson's the group posed before the Kodak, In the evening the fire works at Mrs Prout's and Mrs Pease's were enjoyed by a number of the pub. lie as was also the music at MT Klubn's.
 Mrs Geo. Sheldon is on the sick list
 Mrs B. T. Blodgett and daughter. Dawn, visited at Norman Chapin's in Great Harrington last week.
 Miss Hattie Brewer spent last week with relatives in Winsted.
 Mrs J. Fitzpatrick IS visiting her daughter In Torrington.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-09
Le0dl Notices.

nISTRICT of sharon, ss. Probate Court, U July 1. 1896.
 Estate Of Frederick A. Hotchkiss late of sharon in said dlstrict, deceased.
 The court of Probate for tho district of sharon hath limited and allowed month s from the date hereof for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement, Those who neglect to present their accounts properly attested, within said time, will be debarrod a recovery. All persons Indebted to said estate are requested to make immedi- ate payment to .....
 FRANK A. HorcHKIss, Executor. P. O. Address, Millerton, NY.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-09
KATE CLAYTON WEPT
THE FAMOUS ACTRESS EXAMINED IN
 A COURTROOM.

Has . Wardrobe of Rags-sbe Is Also
 Without Jewels and Has No Income Be-
 sides Her Salary-says She Is an Actress
 and Hopes to Die One
 Kate Claxton, the actress, took . star part in a melodrama in part eight of the supreme court of New York the other day. She was examined in supplement tary proceedings in a suit brought by Rose Eytinge for s. 200 salary, alleged to be due the latter for her services as leading lady in the play entitled Cap tain Swift-''
 It was very evident from Miss Clax- tons manner that she was a most un- willing participant in the scene, which dragged from early morning to late aft ernoon. She was in turn vexed and amused at the methods taken by the lawyers who were endeavoring to dis cover if she had any money by which the judgment against her could be sat isfied.
 Miss Claxton-or Mrs. Charles Ste- venson. which is her real name-wss bit terly opposed to being examined in open court. Miss Eytinge's attorneys, George R. Darlington and James Henderson, would not agree to holding star cham
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-09

An oak tree, 20 feet in circumfrence at the butt, which has done service as a shade 30 feet from the house of John Moran, was struck by lightning Friday night and destroyed. The tree is 125 years old (some say more.) The in- mates of the house were badly scared.
 There are three cases from this town for the criminal court next week.
 Timothy O'Brian, who was hurt some nine weeks since, is faiiing fast.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-09
ORE HILL

The hospital for the insane at Mid dletown is again over-crewded.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-09
DIsTRIcT of Cornwall ss. Probate Court

nISTRICT of Cornwall ss. Probate Court, U July 2d, 1896.
 Estate of Amos O. Waterbury late of Corn wall in said district, deceased.
 The Court Of Probate for the District of Cornwall hath limited and allowed months from the date hereof for the creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settlement Those who neg lect to present their accounts, properly at tested, within said time, will be debarred a recovery. All persons indebted to said Es- tate are requested to make immediate pay. msnt to
 FRANCIS WATERBURY. AdministratrIr.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-09
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The date on the colored slip of paper with sae name of the subscriber shows the time to Smith 5jul96 indicates that Mir Smith has paid for hts paper to July 5, 1895. It is hoped that subscribers will see to 1t that their account, As indicated by the date on their papers, is always correct, and when they pay for a re- newl 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 1eon made, as the receipt of the paper with the date to which the subscription Is paid vlainly printed thereon Is prfma facie evi. sAnce Sf its acceptance as correct.
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