davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Connecticut western news., 1896-09-17
Lived Like a Pauper, Died Rich-

Miss Elizabeth B. Cook of Bridge port, little hamlet in Fayette county, Pa, always lived as though she were a pauper. Recently she died without med ical attention or friends present, and the exact circumstances of her death are not known. She was found lying upon the floor some time after her death. Dr. H. J. English was made ad- ministrator, and he got firm of attor- neys to look around and see what her few effects amounted to. The inventory of the estate shows that she was the owner of over s22, 900 of bank stock. She also had over $2S, 900 in cash on deposit, and was the holder of ten shares of stock in the Pittsburg, Vir- ginia and Charleston Railroad company. Nearly g, 500 in gold coin and $1o0 in silver coin and bank notes were found sealed up tight in an old fruit can in her home after her death. The property will go to nephews, nieces and grand nephews and grandnieces- s--Philadel phia Times.
Connecticut western news., 1896-09-17
Hon. E. J. Hill Nominated.

The Fourth District Republican con- gressionsl convention was held at the Opera House. Torrington on Thursday. O. R. Tyler, of Torrington. called the convention to order. l.. J. Nickerson, of Cornwall, was choossn temporary chairman and Mir Kennedy, of Stam- ford. temporary secretary. This organ ization was then made permanent A. M. Wildmsn. of Danbury, placed the name of Hon. Ebenezer J. Hill, of Norwslk. the present incumbent be- fore the conyention as candidate for nomination as congressman. The nomination was seconded by several gentlemen from both counties and made unanimous by exclamation. Messrs Burns and Horne were appointed a committee to notify Mir Hill.
 At 1.30 the convention met at ban quet at Conley's Inn, at which MT Hill was presented and made sn eloquent speech of acceptance.
Connecticut western news., 1896-09-17
AGRICULTURAL FAIRS.

New London County-Norwich, Sept 22-24
 Windham County-Brooklyn, Sept. a3-24.
 Bsrlin-Berlin, Sept. 23.24. Branford-Brsnford. Sept. 22-24. Bristol Park Co.-Bristol. Sept 30. Chester-Chester, Oct 7-8. Clinton-Clinton, Sept 23 Distinguishing, Oct 5-10. East Grsnpy-East Granby, Oct. Guilford-Guilford. Sept. 30. Harwinton-Hsrwinso Oct 6. killingworth-killingworth, Oct. .. Newtown-Newtown.
 Simsbury-Simsbury, Oct. 7-S. Stafford Springs-Stafford Springs, Oct. 6-S.
 Suffield-Suffield, Sept 2A24. Union (Monroe, etc )-Huntington, Sept
 Union (Somers, etc )-Somers. Oct. l. Walling ord-Wsllingford, Sept. Watertown-Waterto Sept 23-24, ic-Willimantic, Dot Windsor-Windsor, Sept.
 Wolcott-Wolcott, Oct.
 Connecticut Hort. Soc.-Hartford, about Sept s, and about Nov. S-10.
Connecticut western news., 1896-09-17
POINTERS.
Desirable house to rent See adv.
 See the small adv. of Danbury fair.

Desirable house to rent See adv.
 See the small adv. of Danbury fair.
 The G. W. Hall Co.,, at Lakeville, are prepared to do upholstering. See adv
 Fuller < Peet's new advertisement will interest every person in this sec- ton. Read it.
 Mrs F. B. Landon has the finest lines of millinery goods ever shown in Falls Village. See notice.
 Timely goods, and timely advice for timely buyers. That's all we need to say about E. P. Hunt < Co.'S timely ad vertisement.
 s.BIack Beauty" is the latest in cor sets. Read what Fassett & Pulver say about it and other things in their change of adv.
 Now is the time to arrange to lay in one or two casks of good cider and Will Camp is the man to furnish the casks. See adv.
 Ladies especially are invited to read R. F. Smiths new advertisement and remember the date of the autumn open ing of his millinery psrlors.
 Hellol Here's another new advertis CT in the NEWS, and his name is Kearin. Read what he says about the largest stock of new clothing in Berkshire or Litchfeld counties. and get onto his prices.
 A partial list of the attractions of the cattle show at Great Harrington is men, toned in the advertising columns. 1t is hoped the boys and girls will not let their parents read it, otherwise the old folks will get there if it takes the last dried apple.
 Few people are aware of the fact that it is in all cases better in purchasing Life Insurance to buy only pure insur- snce and to place the additional money charged for endowment insurance in a saving bank, because in case of death you have not only the insurance money but the additional amount in the say ings bank. Some think too that on &C., count of it's superior earning power, stock in we'll managed Building and Loan Association is preferable. To all who are carrying endowment insurance or even straight lfe," the advertise ment of the Connecticut Bnildlng and Loan Association in another column fur. nishes food for reflection.
Connecticut western news., 1896-09-17
MRS. LORANE REED.

The community deeply mourns the loss of Mrs Reed who passed quietly away at 9 o'clock on Tuesday night after an illness of many weeks.
 Mrs Reed was the daughter of MT and Mrs Daniel R. Spaulding and was born at Sandisfeld. Mass, in 1S43. She was married in 1869 to John B. Reed, of South Canaan, Conn. ,snd has lived in Canaan for thirty years. Her nature was happy one and it's gentle intiu- ence has been recognized by all. She was & devoted mother and loved her home. giving its interests the first place in her heart. and here she served with a faithful devotion through many pleas ant years, She was thoughtful neigh Dor, and testimonies come to the writer from those who have known her kind- ness in the little things of daily life among those who lived around her. She was a member of the Pilgrim church, one of its choir and also dea- coness.
 In the church life her faithfulness WAS conspicuous; it will not be forgot ten. and it is a pleasant privilege to bear this witness of it. Quiet but thought ful and always to be depended upon. She loved to be in the place of prayer. she loved song, she loved flowers. The things that are beautiful were satisfying to her life. A loss like this to family, church and community cannot be fully felt in these first moments of grief. It will grow as the weeks go by. It may be a silent but strong incentive to us. who still live and have work to do, to be more like her who did what she could. A genuine sympathy from all goes to the beresved husband and sons, John and Henry, and to the aged parents who still live.
 Mrs Reeds funeral will be attended at her late residence in this village on Friday at l D. m.
Connecticut western news., 1896-09-17
Western Star Centennial.

Special invitations have been issued to the One Hundredth Anniversary of Western Star Lodge, No. 37, A. F. < A. M.. at Norfolk. Conn, this evening, Sept. 1Tth.
 The Lodge will be opened at o'clock to receive visiting brethren. At s o'clock all will march to Village Hall where banquet will be served, after which addresses will be made appro- priate to this memorable occasion.
 Large delegations from the lodges at Torrington, Winsted, Collinsville, Ca naan, Lakeville and Great Harrington are expected to be present. Toasts will be responded to by several of the Grand Officers of the state and promi- nent Masons of the vicinity. A special train will bring seventy-five brethren from Winsted, and will return at the close of the banquet.
Connecticut western news., 1896-09-17

MT Fay, of New York, former partner in business of R. c. Newton, and R c. Newton, Jr, are at Myrtle Hill Farm.
 On the silver dollar Is stamped "In God we trust" One more letter should be added, s.In Gold we trust. "-The May Flower.
 Jacob Schamerhorn is suffering with rheumatism in his right hand and that member is badly swollen and drawn out of shape.
 -George A. Adam is enlarging his barn in order to provide storage room to meet the demands of his growing wagon and carriage trade.
 Mrs Harry Sedgwick. of Cornwall Hollow, has leased the Canaan Acad- emy building for year and half for a boarding house, and will take possess ion Oct. 1st.
 The Danbury fair will be held from Oct. 5th to 10th inclusive The hand some premium list, with blanks for en- tries. can be obtained by writing to A. NJ. Bundle, secretary, Danbury, Ct
 -"The Bryan purse" is the latest novelty. It will be a necessary article provided Bryan is elected. The purse is made to carry silver in, and it con- sists of a lady's long stocking with 8 purse clasp at the top.
 John G. Beckley will start his dan cing class at the hall on Tuesday eve ming, Sept. 2e. Those intending to join are requested to be present at the first lesson. The juvenile class will be formed Saturday afternoon, Sept. 26.
 Rev S. T. Livingston preached in the Pilgrim church last Sunday morn- ing and delivered very thoughtful and logical sermon from Ephesians VI, 20: "For which I am an ambassador in bonds" MT Livingston's theme was "The limitations of Christianity"
 Francis Sartorie, the 20 months old son of John Sartorie, of Clayton, Mass was drowned in the Konkapot river Thursday afternoon. MT Sartorie, whose wife is dead. had just moved in to Hugo Sackett's house and while Mrs Mang, who was taking care of the child, was busy putting things to rights about the house, the child crawled out of window and fell into the river, which runs near the house. MT Sar- torie is native of Italy. The child was born in Norfolk.
 During the ball game here Sstur- day afternoon, while Thomas Sweeney was at the bat, the bat slipped out of his hands and struck his brother Will liam on the side of the head, knocking him senseless He was attended by Dr Camp and also Dr Welch, of Win sted. It seems that the outer surface of the skull was slightly dented. Will did not become conscious till Saturday night. Yesterday afternoon it was re ported that Will was bright and com fortable and in 8 fair way to recover. His eyes are affected and are kept bandaged.
Connecticut western news., 1896-09-17
DIED

GKKR-At winsted, Sept. Is. John D. Geer. aged SS. ToBKr-At Canaan Valley, Sept. la. Mrs Ana Minerva Tobey, aged s2, sARroRIk-At Clayton, Mass, Sept. 10. Francis, son of John sartorie, aged year mos.
 CHAsE-At winsted, Sept. If. Mrs William K. Chase, aged 4e. RUssELL-At Boston, Mass, Sept. Is, Charles c. Russell, aged B years. son of George E. Russell of Great Harrington. See Great Burlington correspondeneel REKD-In this village, Sept. 15, Lorane spaulding, wife of John B. Reed, aged 5s years.
 VAN DKUsEs-At the home of her grandson in New Marlboro, Mass, Sept. Is, Esther Van Deusen, widow of John Van Deusen, for merly of Great Harrington, Mass. aged s6. HArcH-At Brooklyn. N. r., Sept. IS, Harriet D. Hatch, wife of John Hatch, formerly of Great Burlington, Mass, aged I5. She was daughter and last surviving child of the Rev Billy Hubbard. RAY-At New York, Sept. 12. Joseph Ray, OEOlner-ln-ldW or OrNllle J bTuslet OI dTcat Burlington, Mass. Interment at Egre- mont, where he once resided. RIrroS-At Kent, (Macedonia.l Sept. II, Lorenzo Ritton. EAroN-At Kent. Sept II. Nora Eaton. aged aged IS.
 KKILoeG-At Great Harrington, Mass. Sept la, Frederick Kellogg, aged "A. CookK-At Harwinton, Sept Il. Arthur G. Cooke, aged 24. wHITKD-At Great Harrington. Mass, Sept, II, Jennie, wife of James whited. aged s6. wALpoRF-suddenly at Mantle. Sept. f. Will liam Waldorf, aged 66 years. former resident of Canaan. HAYEs-At Great Burlington, Mass, Sept. 10. Margaret, widow of Michael Hayes, aged 64
 HARFoRD-At Housatonie, Mass, Sept II, Ellen, wife of Nicholas Harford. aged 52. sHKRMAN-At Salisbury, Sept 6, Mrs Catherine sherman.
 BuRR-At Norfolk, Sept. 10, Mrs Nancy Potter Burr, aged 6S.
Connecticut western news., 1896-09-17
EXCURSION RATES
To Great Harrington Fair.

On Wednesday, Thursday and Fri day, Sept 30 and Oct. l, and ?, the F. R. k N. E. R. R. will sell excursion tickets with admission cupon to Great Burlington fair grounds at the follow ing rates: Winsted S1.45, Norfolk Sl05. East Canaan 50, Canaan .65, Chspinville .S5, Salisbury s1.00, Lake villa s1 05, Millerton S1.2O.
 Special train at 10 25 g. m. from Ca nasn to Great Burlington will run Thursday Oct, l, only. and will return leaving Ct, Burlington at 6 p. m.
 On other days the usual connections at Canaan
Connecticut western news., 1896-09-17
TWO SAVED.

Mrs Phoebe Thomas, of Junction City, III. was told by her doctors she had consumption and that there was no hope for her, but two bottles of Dr. Kings New Discovery completely cured her and she says it saved her life MT Thos. Eggers, l39 Florida St. San Fran cisco, suffered from a dreadful cold, approaching consumption, tried with out result everything else then bought one bottle of Dr. Kings New Discovery and in two weeks was cured. He is naturally thankful. It is such results, of which these are samples, that prove the wonderful efficacy of this medicine in coughs and colds. Free trial bot ties at ". H. Camps drug store. Re- gular size 50c. and s1.00.
Connecticut western news., 1896-09-17
STATE NEWS

The railroad commissioners have ordered the N. Y., N. Fl < H and the P. R. X N. E. railroad companies to maintain electric signals to protect the grade crossing near the Hoskins station at Simsbury.
 The body of George R. Reynolds, who had been missing for some time from his home at Reynolds Bridge, was found last week Wednesday afternoon on the hill in the woods & few rods southeast of the Reynolds Bridge sta ton. It is thought that the old man died of exposure. Mir Reynolds left his home on Sunday, August 16th. He was about 77 years old.
 Court Edward W. Seymour. A. O. of Foresters, has been organized in Litch- field with 80 charter members.
 The Governor has approved bills from the commission on diseases of domestic animals for tuberculous cattle killed as follows: Horace A. Allen of New Mil ford, six COWS, S1I0; Edgar D. Beach, Milton, four COWS, SIPS; $. NJ. Wsldrou New Milford. four cows, Sl35; Arthur O Titus, Washington, one COW, SS5; Mrs Elizabeth Welton, Washington, one COW, S5; J. Ford Seeley, administrator, Washington, one COW.
 William Cohonnon s Son, of Torring- ton, have established shear factory in Cornwall The firm employs fifty hands.
 Copper and silver have been found in Nepaug in small quantities. A mineral ologist is examining the specimens
 The town of Bark hamsted celebrated it's llTth anniversary on Thursday Speeches were made by Capt Henry R. Jones, Rev J. P. Hawley, of New Hartford, and others. Over Sl 900 has been raised for soldiers monument.
 A fire of supposed incendiary origin Saturday night destroyed the three story frame structure on River street, Danbury, occupied by R. W. Davis < Co, manufacturers of hat boxes, and E. Griffen < Co.,, hat manufacturers, en- tailing loss of about sa5, 900; insur- snce Sl5,0OO.
 Justice Charles Kaiser, of Bridgeport, brought suit Monday against the local trolley road for Sl 900. The suit is the result of MT Kaiser being thrown bodily from car by a conductor. who, the plaintiff claims, insisted on his paying his fare twice. ...z
 In October, 1892, two men. Nelson and Berg, drove from Winsted to Tor rington with horse and buggy belong ing to J. J. Hartnett, of Winsted They took the Reservoir road and, be- ing intoxicated. they backed of the road into the reservoir and Neilson and the horse were drowned. Hartnett sued the town of Torrington for the loss of the horse and damages to buggy and harness. Judge Warner, of the Court of Common Pleas, has decided that the road was highway and was out of re- pair at the time and unprotected by a railing, but dismisses the complaint on the ground that the men were careless and negligent.
 The funeral of NJ. T. Maloney, late editor of the Waterbury Democrat was held from the Immaculate Conception church at 9 o'clock Tuesday morning. Rev Father Treanor, of the Sacred Heart church. officiating. The funeral was the largest seen there in years. The interment was in St. Joseph's cemetery.
 A handsome oil painting of the late Judge Edward W. Seymour has been placed in the Superior court room in New Haven by his widow.
Connecticut western news., 1896-09-17
Another Relay Race.

The Pittsfield Bicycle Club ran re- lay race over the North Adams-Shef- field course, 103i miles, last Thursday morning and lowered the record 20 minutes. Previous to this race the T., NJ. 0. A. of North Adams held the belt, and record of 6 hours III minutes. The race last Thursday was run In 5 hours 5l, minutes notwithstanding the riders going north faced a strong wind. Thus the country is saved again.
Connecticut western news., 1896-09-17

"As if 8 brick were lying in my stomach" IS the description by a dys- peptic of his feeling after eating.
 This is one of the commonest symp- toms of indigestion. Ityou have it, take Shaker Digestive Cordial.
 Not only this symptom, but al the symptoms of indigestion gre cured by Shaker Digestive Cordial.
 So many medicines to cure this one disorder. Only one that can be called successful, because only one that acts in simple, natural. and yet scientific way. Shaker Digestive Cordial.
 Purely vegetable, ard containing no dangerous ingredients, Shaker Diges- tive Cordial tones up, strengthens, and restores to health all the digestive organs.
 Sold by druggists, price 10 cents to S1.0O 8 bottle.
Connecticut western news., 1896-09-17
Buried Alive.

John Hugh Gill Atlas was recently hypnotized by Professor Watson and buried alive on the fair ground at Mar ragsnsett Park, Providence, R. I. He remained under ground seventy-two hours and has suffered but slightly from the effects. He says, however, that he has submitted to the burial ex- pertinent for the last time.
Connecticut western news., 1896-09-17
washington,s Farewell.

Saturday, the 18th inst, will be the one hundredth anniversary of the day on which Washington made his fsrew we'll address to the Americon people. It is to be hoped that the day will be ob- served by the raising of flags, and that the nature of the anniversary will be explained to the children in the schools Friday afternoon.
Connecticut western news., 1896-09-17
City Ignorance.

Ut do beat all, Mandy, what dumb fool news them city papers do hev," said Uncle Wayhaek as he glanced over copy brought by one of the summer boarders. "Naow, here it says tn deerecters of some big milk comp'ny he'd meetin ter decide whether CT not ter water ther stock. Daon't tn dinged fools know thet ther critters ud all run dry of they dian'ts Hawf"-New York Press
Connecticut western news., 1896-09-17
Democratic Convention.

The following are the nominations made at the Democratic state conven- ton held at New Haven yesterday Governor. Joseph B. Sargent, New Ha- ven; lieutenant governor, s. A. Cran- dalI, Norwich. The convention is solid for silver,
Connecticut western news., 1896-09-17

"Now you may tell the Court the circumstances of your husbands disap- pearence," said the lawyer to Mrs Per simmons.
 "Well, sir." replied the good lady, ''he went out one morning, and 1t wasn't more than half an hour till he never came back"
Connecticut western news., 1896-09-17
MARRIED.

EDwARps-wo -wooDRuFf-In this village, Sept. by Rev c. D. Milliken, Milton Holt Ed wards, of Burlington. and Miss Carrie A. ford Woodruff, of Avon. this village, Sspt. Is. by O. D. Milliken. George Wells, of Sandy Hill, N. r., and Mrs Etta wescott. of North Creek, N. Y
Connecticut western news., 1896-09-17

The whole system is drained and un- dermined by indolent ulcers and open sores. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve speedily heals them. It is the best pile cure known. w. H. Camp, Ca naan; Geo. T. Johnson. Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1896-09-17

'Boys will be boys" but you can't afford to lose any of them. Be ready for the green apple season by having DeWitt's Colic and Cholera Cure in the house. w. H. Camp, Canaan; Geo. T. Johnson, Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1896-09-17

Many days work is lost by sick headache, caused by indigestion and stomach troubles. DeWitt's Little Early Risers are the most effectual pill for overcoming such difficulties. W. H. Camp, Canaan; Geo. T. Johnson, Nor folk.
Connecticut western news., 1896-09-17
Msht gtats+
R.les sf Publication.

Until further notice Business Advertise items. nor among eorrespondenee. Such ad- vertisements must appear either in the reg ular advertising columns or under the head ing of SPECIAL NOTICES" in the best po- sition we are able to assign.
 Free pufs about the business of persons who are not patrons of this paper, either in Its advertising columns, subscription list or job printing department will be consigned to the waste basket
 Notices of entertainments where money is to be made, taken in, or collected are adver- tisements and will not be published gratis.
Connecticut western news., 1896-09-17
IJpholstering!

J The c. W HALL co. announce that they have at their LAKE VILE store a competent Upholsterer from New York city. He is prepared to up holster all kinds of furniture, make and repair mattresses, etc. All work guaranteed first-class.
Connecticut western news., 1896-09-17

Any boy may fall in love with fresh faced girl TLe boy who is lover of his mother is true knight, who will love his wife in the sere autumn as he did in the daisy decked days of spring It is beautiful the love of big boy for his mother.-The May Flower.
Connecticut western news., 1896-09-17

Because In Endowment Insurance the insured only the full mortality charge bul additional which per cent compound interest will the policy at the end of the endowment Thus either case the party insured whether he live die IS LOSER
 With a CERTIFICATE in the CONNECTICUT BUILDING AND LOAN ASSOCIATION in death the policy hold estate will receive not only the insurance money by the mortality charge but the investment together earnings which in will nearly as much he lives HE HIMSELF receives the value of his investment
 For circulars and further information apply
 GEO. l. HADSELL, Special Agent,
 At Warner House, Canaan, Conn.
 General Offices, 11s Asylum Street, Hartford Conn.,
Connecticut western news., 1896-09-17
Autumnal Excursion.

Next Wednesday. Sept. 23, the P. R.
 < N E. R. R. will run an excursion by rail from Hartford to Rhinecliff, thence by special steamboat, "rhe Romer" to Newburgh. Train leaves Hartford at 5 5 8. m. Canaan 36. Steamer ar- rives at Newburgh at 11.45 a. m. and leaves there on return trip at 2.40 p. m.
 The round trip fare from all stations between Hartford and Ancram is Sl.50. No postponement on account of weather.
Connecticut western news., 1896-09-17

Are You Posted
 on Ratios? If not you should be by learning and taking advantage of the changed ratios on the fol- ing
 REASONABLE MERCHANDISE You will surely save money. It is the old story over of the law of
 Supply and Demand. Mexican Grass Hammocks Regular size, that were cheap at soc. now sec NVAehNu at acofo
 few left that will be sold very cheap. Ladies' Calico Wrappers
 All reduced In price. Ladies' Summer Undervests
 that were 2Oc now l5c
 IS 10
 In e Ladies' Balbriggan Hose
 that were 25c now 19c Children's Tan Hose All reduced in price.
 those that were 20 and 2sc now l5c
 |" 25, 2S and 30 " %
 S7It and 40 |" 25 Light Colored Outing Flannels
 that were Sc now 5,Ic Madras Curtain Lace
 in ecru color, that was lsc now i2isc Light Color Brilliantine Dress Goods
 that were soc now sec yard. Light Colored Wool Dress Goods
 that were soc now 25c
 S7H l5 Printed Dimities
 s2 inches wide that were I21.c now 71lc. Ladies' Crash Suits
 linen color in sizes S2 and S4 in. reduced from S650 to $500. Ladies' Black silk Capes few left that will be sold at one third former price. They are just the thing for the shoulders during the months of September and October. Fall weight Jackets LADIES' AND MISSES few left that will be sold at extraor- dinary low prices. The place remember where the above ratios have been changed is -:AT:-
Connecticut western news., 1896-09-17
c. ". SCOVILLE,

FUNERAL DIRECTOR CONN AND KNBAIMER
 All calls left with Russell Baldwin, of Southfeld, Mass, will ha promptly forward cd, and shall have immediate attention.
Connecticut western news., 1896-09-17
To Rent.

Desirable house, nine rooms, completely furnished. Terms moderate.
 P. o. Box ll9, Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1896-09-17

THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER r, 1896