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Connecticut western news., 1896-12-31
HIM E ROCK.

The Christmas exercises were held al the M. E. church Monday evening Singing and speaking by the children were we'll rendered, after which some very useful presents were given the scholars.
 Richard and Charlotte Barnum are spending the holidays at home.
 Edward Bradley is spending his vacs tion at home.
 Miss Fannie EnsiQn. of Albany, N. T., is at home for the holidays.
 Charles o. Briggs, of Hartford, spent Christmas with friends in town.
 Mir and Mrs Walter Wakeman and family have been visiting friends iu Bridgeport
 Wm. J. Hutchinson, of Fishkill Land ing, N T., has been spending a few days with his mother, Mrs l.. A. Hutch insou.
 Mrs Doty is still very sick with heart trouble.
 The Christmas carols were sung at tn, Episcopal church Christmas eve Int Christmas tree was very prettily trim med and lighted. and lots of pretty anc useful presents were given the teacher, and scholars.
 Frank Bristol, of Chatham. N. r., ha. been visiting friends in town.
Connecticut western news., 1896-12-31
NORFOLK.

Royal and Alfred Scoville, of Hart ford, were hume for Christmas.
 Howorth's double show, The Yan. kee in Ireland" was presented at the Village Hall Saturday night to large and appreciative audience.
 Prof Dickenson and wife are spend ing the holidays in Northampton.
 Lawyer Geo. Beebe, of Brooklyn, N. T., spent Sunday in town.
 A K. Wehner. of New York, was a guest at Prof. Stoeckels over Christ. mas.
 Miss Minnie Dayo, of Mt Holyoke college, is guest of Miss Mary Sey mour.
 Miss Clara Utton, of Winsted, return ed to her home Monday after spending several days at the Stevens House.
 The citizens here are to hold a meet ing to consider the establishing of a fire district in our village.
 A Christmas tree was enjoyed by the members of the North Norfolk Sunday school in the chapel Christmas night Que of the attractions of the evening vas live Santa Claus.
 Several of our local fishermen are spending good share of their time fishing during the holidays.
Connecticut western news., 1896-12-31

At the meeting held in Grange Hall on Monday evening for the forming of local circle in the Storrs Agricultural College Extention course of reading, the following officers were elected ; President. N. S.Stevens; vice-president William Beebe; secretary. Miss Fannie Beebe; treasurer. W. W. Rowland; lecturers on ladies' course. Mrs Wallace Garfield, Edith Lawrence; on gentle. mans course. Fred A. Emmons, Miss Mary Stevens. The next meeting is to be held at Grange Hall on Wednesday evening. Jan 6, at : 30 and review on the first five chapters in First Prinei ples of Agriculture" and the first twenty chapters in "Vick's Floricul- ture." Any one interested in this line of study are invited to attend whether members or not. Prof Phelps will lec- sure before the class at the Grange Hall at 3 p. m.. Jan. 4th. This lecture is free to all that are interested in the course.
Connecticut western news., 1896-12-31
CORNWALL BRIDGE.

Ralph s. Beers, of the Polytechnical school of Worcester, Mass IS at home during the holidays
 Miss Kate Dougherty, of Naugatuck, is passing the holidays at her fathers. Also her brother. George, of Wstertown, spent Christmas at home.
 Miss Edith W. Wadhams, who is at- tending the Normal School at Albany, N. Y. is at home during Christmas and New Years.
 Hon. V. O. Beers opened his tobacco warehouse on the P inst. for asserting and packing tobacco. employing % men. Seymour Hollister is forem an, George H. Beers paymsster and assist ant manager.
 Morton 0. Wadbams, of Thomaston, is visiting at home few days.
 The themometor tallied 10' below zero, Monday morning.
Connecticut western news., 1896-12-31
EREE PILLS

Send your address to H. F. Bucklen X Co.,, Chicago, and get free sample box of Dr Kings New Life Pills. A trial will convince you of their merits These pills are easy in action and are particularly effective in the cure of constipation and sick headache. For malaria and liver troubles they have been proved invaluable. They are guaranteed to be perfectly free from every deleterious substance and to be purely vegetable. They do not weaken by their action, but by giving tone tn stomach ana bowels greatly invigorate the system. Regular size 25c. per box Sold by ". H. Camp, Druggist. Can. Aan, Conn,
Connecticut western news., 1896-12-31
EAST CANAAN.

We are having real wintery weather, ranging from l0' to 1Ss below zero in different localities.
 The Christmas exercises in the church Friday evening. vera very interesting. The tree was full of all kinds of good fruit, which made the children happy, Some older ones were happy by being rememb bered,
 The husband and children of Mrs Josiah Gillette were home to spend Christmas.
 We are sorry to hear that Mir keane the coal dealer, is quite i'll.
 John Foley, it is said, is very ill with pneumonia.
 Mrs A. A. Lawrence had her mother Mrs Gear, and sister. Ida, from Nor folk. with MT and Mrs Prescott 10 visi her. Christmas Percy G. Smith, of Rhinebeck, N T., visited relatives here Monday. E. c O,
Connecticut western news., 1896-12-31
Merit
 intrinsic value of 0HHc Hood'sSarsaparilla. - && NS

Merit in medicine means the power to cure. Hoods Sarsaparills possesses actual and unequslled curative power and there
 fore 1t has true merit. When you buy Hoods sarsaparilla, and take it according to directions, to purify your blood, or cure any of the many blood diseases, you are morally certain to receive benefit. The power to cure is there. You are not trying an experiment. It will make your blood pure, rich and nourishing, and thus drive out the germs of disease, strengthen the nerves and build up the whole system.
Connecticut western news., 1896-12-31
CLAY TON.

The White Brick and Terra cotta Go. closed their shops from Thursday to Monday and some of the men went to their distant homes Harry Lyles, tho supt., went to Hartford.
 Theophilus and George Houghtaling and families. of Ct Burlington. aud Reuben Hedger. of Torrington. Ct. ate turkey at Charles Houghtaling's.
 The nice Christmos tree. loaded with gifts, at the chapel on Thursday eve ning. with the speaking and singing by the children. was enjoyed by those present, especially by the children when the tree was unloadsd. Much credit is due Miss Emma Rood, the organist, for her Zeal in making 1t a success.
 Mir and Frank Bailey are the happy possessors of another daughter, which arrived on the 18th inst.
Connecticut western news., 1896-12-31
W EST GOSH EN.

We were favored with 8 regular old fashioned snow and wind storm on Wednesday night of last week. Stage driver Osborn started on Thursday morning for Torrington as usual, but was unable to get there. Later in the day O. F. Green succeeded in going both ways The west mail went on horseback for two or three days.
 Another daughter was born to Frank and Mary Colby last week.
 Sadie and Darius Wsdhams were the guests of Mir and Mrs Edwin Wright Christmas.
 People are beginning to talk about filling their ice houses, and getting up wood piles.
 Mrs Mary North and daughter spent Christmas with Mrs Benjamin.
 Ray and Chester Ives are attending school in Litchfisld
Connecticut western news., 1896-12-31
SHARON.

Henry Hoag is home for a few days. Mrs Perkins died st her home Satur- day morning, aged 9S years
 O. Goodrich Walton is visiting his parents during the holidays.
 Mary Prindle is home for short va. cation. returning Jan | '97.
 George $ Kirby is up from New York for few days.
 Henry Moore is in town.
 Mir and Mrs Psncoast are spending a few days at I. N. Bartram's.
 l.. Van Alstyne is home for a few days.
 Dr Preston. of New York, is visiting at Robert Goodwiu's.
 Mr Van Rensselaer, is home for few days
 John Goodwin is visiting relatives in Boston,
Connecticut western news., 1896-12-31
HUN rsvILLE ana SOUTH CANAAN

General Eugene B. Payne, of New Haven, special examiner U. 5. pension bureau. was here last Tuesday on busi- ness connected with the bureau.
 Mir and Mrs William Hart. of North Bingham. Penn, were at Wm. H. Blodgett's for couple of days last week.
 Pierre Mundry. of New Haven. spent Christmas with Henry R Whitford.
 Lucius 6auchett, of Orange, N. J i, who has been home for few days re- turned last M ,ndsy. He reports the hat business as rather dull at present in Orange,
 Miles L. Blodgett. of Pittsfeld, Mass, is spending his ten days vaca. tion at his home here. I P $ c E. officers elected for the next six months: President. Mrs Nelson J. Dean ;sec. and treas, 0. E Chase executive committee, prayer meeting, Mics Ohve Pendle.on; social. Miss Emma Howe lookout. Marshall 0. Dean; tenn perance, Nelson J. Dean.
 Siudney Morris, of Torrington, is home for few days.
 Wm Yale. of Lime Rock, spent Christmas with his parents, Mir and Mrs Wells Yale.
 The annual election of officers in the Congregational Sunday school occur red last Sunday resulting in the choice of o. E. Chase for superintendent | R-xford Stanton asst superintendent; Emma Howe, secretsty and treasurer David H O,kes, of Lakevill, spent Christmas with friends here. Mrs Charlotte Russell Hunt, widow or the late Charles Hunt a forme, president of the Housatonic Railroad died at her home at an early hour Sun day morning Mrs Hunt had been il poor health for a number of years pas hut was as we'll as usual up to a few hours before her death. Mrs Hun leaves one daughter. Miss Mary Hunt | Funeral. Wednesday at one o'clock from the South Canaan Congregations | Church. of which she was a mem Der Burial at Grassy Hill cemetery.
Connecticut western news., 1896-12-31
KENT.

H. Britton. of New York, is spending a short time in town.
 James Gregory, of Meriden, has been visiting his cousin, Miss A. W. Knapp.
 MT aud Mrs Waiter Lane and child ren. of Bridgeport, are at E S.Jenniug's.
 Miss Hattie Snediker has been having serious throat trouble, but Is better.
 Mrs John Rnrabsck is quite ill.
 A surprise party was given at the Barclay residence on Saturday evening last, to the young people who are at home for the holidays.
 Misses Flora and Grace Ingersoll en- tertained 8 number of their young friends on Monday evening An en- joysble occasion to all present.
 Invitations are out for the Masonic annual supper and dance, to be given by the members of St. Luke's Lodge F X A. NJ at Gibbs Hall on Thursday evening, 3lst inst
 The town Christmas supper given at Gibbs Hall on Christmas eve was a success. Although the cold weather and unfsvorable travelling prevented many, there were 75 or more present Supper, consisting of every thing good aud plenty of 1t was served from to o'clock free to all, after which there was music and readings and a time of general sociability and Christmas cheer.
 The Christmas festival for the child ren of the Cong'l Sunday school, post poned from Wednesday on account of the storm took place Saturday after noon at church parlors and the concert was given on Sun day evening in place of the preaching service.
 At St. Andrews church there was preaching and communion Christmas morning and in the evening a service oi song, au address by the rector. and 8 tree filled with nice presents for each scholar.
 Mrs Mary O. Newton with her little daughter has returned to this place from Waterbury and will remain fol some time with the parents of her late husband, MT and Mrs George Newton
Connecticut western news., 1896-12-31

naWs Respecting Newspapers, erintsd for the benefit of those who think mat ordering paper stopped absolves them from Daying up arrearages:-
 "f subscribers refuse or neglect to take their paper from the poet-ofhcc to which they are di- Rectcd they are held responsible until they have settled their bille and ordered their papers dscon Nnued.
 "Sabscriberp who do not give exprese notice to sAe contrary are considered as wishing toeoutinue their subscriptions.
 "Ifeubecri6ersorder the ediecontiruance oflheir pAper the publishers may continue to send them Sutil all Arrcare are paid.'
Connecticut western news., 1896-12-31
STATE NEWS.

Mrs Julia Winchester, one of the old est inmates at the Masonic Home iu Wallingford, died Saturday night, aged 86 years.
 The Berlin Iron Bridge Company. of East Berlin, are now running their plant fourteen hours day in order to keep up with their contracts.
 Mrs Edward 0. James, aged 46 years. of Harwinton, was thrown from a sleigh in Torrington Saturday night and died almost instantly of heart disease.
 The trolley roads in Connecticut kill ed twice as many passengers as the steam roads of the state during the past year.
 The big and high drawbridge over the Harlem river in New York. to be used by the New York, New Haven < Hartford railroad. will be thrown open for travel tomorrow.
 Seeley s. Morse, former employee of the Eagle Lock Company. Terryville, died at the Soldiers Home, Noroton. re gently. He was a member of Company D., Second Connecticut Heavy Artillery
 The new Auditorium in Waterbury to replace the one recently burned will be tue largest thester in New England. It will be 165 feet long by 90 feet wide.
Connecticut western news., 1896-12-31

Chronic constipation is painful. dis agreeable aud life-shortening difficulty. It deranges the system, causes sick headache. bad breath, and poisous the blood It can be readily overcome by DeWitt's Little Early Risers These little pills are great regulators. W. Camp, Canaan; Geo. T. Johnson, Nor fnlk
Connecticut western news., 1896-12-31
Le0dL Notices.

nISTRICT of Salisbury ss. Probate Court lI December 5th. 1896.
 Estate of Frederick Miles late of Salisbury In said District, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the district of Salisbury, hath limited and allowed six months from date hereof. for the creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, pro- perly atIested, within said time, will be de- barred a recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested 10 make imme- diate payment to
 WILLIAM A. MILES r~..
 FREDERICK P. MILES Hosa'es Post Ofdos, Laksvills, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1896-12-31
SAI.ISBuR Y.

The entertainment given last week for the benefit of the Kindergarten, by the Salisbury Dramatic Club, proved | success. Miss Della Parsons taking hel part in "rhe Mouae Trap" in manner that pleased even the most critical Mir Lsndon and Miss Warner also took their parts we'll. The vocal and in strumental music deserves much praise.
 Miss Grace Warner. of Albany, i: home for the holidays; also Miss Anne Bennett. of Thompsonville, and Miss Lizzie Bennett from New Britain
 Fred Sanford, of Danbury, and Mis- AmeIIa Sanford, of Philadelphia, spent Christmas at the reciory.
 Our village schools closed last Thus day for weeks iutermission, Miss Pierce going to her nome in Elfsld. Mir Forward to his home in Spring field.
 Frank Whvland and family spent Christmas in New York,
 The Churches had their Christmas trees on Christmas eve, which looked very pleasing 10 the children, who seemed to be we'll rememb bered.
Connecticut western news., 1896-12-31
sasscrspsae. Account.

The date on the colored slip of paper with sae name of the subscriber shows the time to which the subscription Is paid: thus. R. R. Smith ajuls. Indicates that Afr smith has paid for his paper to July 5, 1871, It Is hoped that As indicated by the date on their papers, Is always correct. and when they pay for a re- newn 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 been made, as the receipt of the paper with lhc date to which the subscription is paid vlAtnly printed thereon Is prima facie eyi. sence of its acceptance as correct.
Connecticut western news., 1896-12-31

Many political speakers. clergymen singers and others who use the voice excessively, rely upon One Minute Cough Cue to prevent huskiness and lsrypgitis Its value as a preventive is only equsled by it's power to aff,rd in- stantaneous relief W. H. Camp, Ca | naan; Geo. T. Johnson. Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1896-12-31
THURSDAY. DECEMBER sI, 1896

Lack of space prevents us publishing the congratulations and good wishes of each correspondent. Suffice it to say. they wish the editor and the readers of the NEWS a very Happy New Year.
Connecticut western news., 1896-12-31

We all know that any tired muscle can be restored by rest. Your stomach is muscle. Dyspepsia is its manner of saying II am tired. Give me rest To rest the stomach you must do its work outside of the body.
 This is the Shakers method of curing indigestion, and its success is best at. tested by the fact that these people are practically free from what is without doubt the most prevalent of all diseases The Shaker Digestive Cordial not only contains digested food which is prompt, ly absorbed without taxing the tired di- gestive organs, but it is likewise an aid to the digestion of other foods in the stomach. A 10 cent trial bottle will convince you of it's ID crit. and these you can obtain through all druggists.
 Lax0l is the best medicine for child.
Connecticut western news., 1896-12-31
Glad TfdInxs.

The specific for dyspepsia, liver complaint, Rheumatism, costiveness. general debility. is Bacons Celery King for the nerves. This herbal tonic stimulates the digestive organs regulates the liver and restores the system to vigorous health and energies. Samples free. Large packages 5oc. and s5c. Sold only by Geo. F. frink. Falls Village; Cochrane Bros, West Cornwall.
Connecticut western news., 1896-12-31

They are so little you hardly know you are taking them They cause no gripping, yet they act quickly and most thoroughly. Such are the famous little pills known as DeWitt's Little Early Risers. Small in size. great in results. W. H. Camp, Canaan; Geo. T. Johnson, Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1896-12-31

A hacking cough is not only annoying to others. but is dangerous to the per son who has it, One Minute Cough Cure will quickly put an end to it w.. Fl. Camp, Canaan; Geo. T. Johnson, Norfolk,
Connecticut western news., 1896-12-31

Any fool can start newspaper and any sheriff can stop one, but it takes a wise man to keep the thing golng.- Press and Printer.
Connecticut western news., 1896-12-31

Tetter. eczema and all similar skin troubles are cured by the use of De Wits Witch Hazel Salve. It soothes It once, and restores the tissues to their natural condition, and never fails to cure piles. ". Fl. Camp, Canaan; Geo. T. tohnsou, Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1896-12-31

DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve is an an- tiseptic. soothing and healing applics ton for burns. scalds. cuts, bruises, etc and cures piles like magic It instantly stops pain. W, H. Camp. Canaan; Geo. T. Johnson, Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1896-12-31
THE TRUE REMEDY.

w. M Repine. editor Tiskilwa, H., "Chief." says: We won't keep house without Dr Kings New Discovery for consumption, coughs and colds. Ex- perimented with many others, but never got the true remedy until We used Dr Kings New Discovery. No other remedy can take its place in our home, as in it we have certain and sure cure for coughs. colds. whooping cough. etc." It is idle to experiment with other remedies. even if they are urged on you as just as good as Dr Kings New Discovery. They are not as good. because this remedy has a record of cures and besides is gusrsn teed. It never fails to satisfy, Trial bottles free at W. Il. Camps drug store.
Connecticut western news., 1896-12-31

We extend to you the com plimeuts of the season, and in vite your inspection of our stock
Connecticut western news., 1896-12-31

Lax0l is the best medicine for child. rem Doctors recommend it in place of Castor Oil.
Connecticut western news., 1896-12-31

Millerton, N. Y, Dec. 3l, 1896 To the readers of the
 CONNECTICUT WESTERN NEWS We wish you happy and prosperous New Year, and also thank you cordially for your valued patronage during the past. Trusting that our business relations will remain mutually satisfactory.
 We are
 Respectfully yours,
 HoTcHKISS 6 EGeLEsToN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-24

ADMITTED TO BAIL.-John Nelson
who was indicted by the grand jury Of
the county for the killing of Deputy
Sheriff Hines, malicious shooting and fol-
conducting gambling establishment
il the county, was admitted to bail to-
day by Judge Chichester of the County
Court for his appearance on Monday,
the 4th day of May The amount OF
bail was fixed at $1,000 Nelson was
represented bv Messrs. Edmund Burke
aud Louis C. Barley and the Common
wealth by Commonwealth Attorney
Johnston. The Commonwealth inter
posed no objection to the bailing of the
accused.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-24

Rgy. Mr.. CALIscH's LECrURE.-The
Jewish synagogue on Washington
street was well filled last night by an
sppreciatiye audience to hear Rev. b.
NCalisch lecture. While most of the
Israelites of the city were present, the
majority of the congregation We're
Genties. The speaker took for his
theme THE Redemption of Isrsel,"
and handled it in his usual mastery
manner. He referred to the approach
Ing Passover season and the history OF
lis institution when the Angel of
Death passed over Egypt and smote
the iirst-born in every house where
the blood was wanting on the door
post. He traced the course Of the
Israeltish race through the worlds
history, portraying what he believed TO
be its mission to mankind, its emanci-
patton from the bondage Of the
Pharaohs. the breaking of the yoke OF
the Babylonion, the Roman and that OF
every other nation which had oppressed
the race, down to the approach of the
twentieth century when the Jew bad
taken his place among the nations
clothed with the same privileges as
others and competing in every depart.
ment of science, trade aud political
economy. The address wasd listene to
with much attention and was highly
enjoyed by all. Mr.. Calisch while here
was the guest of Mr.. Isaac Eichberg.
He left this morning for his home in
Richmond.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-24

TROUBLE WITH THE LINCOLNSHIRE
tor Stewart aud his partner in the pub.
lcation of the Steer Knight, Carl
Browne, are having trouble with the
Columbia Typographical Union, of
Washington, which, at meeting held
on Sunday, unanimously adopted a
resolution directing its District or
gauizer to make an Investigation con-
cernng the amount Of salaries which
the Silr4 Knight, which is published
in this city. pays its compositors. The
paper is published weekly and bears a
Washington date line. For setting the
kind OF matter published in the Silrer
knight the standard wages in the Dis
trict of Columbia is SIS per week, while
ii is claimed that the compositors on toe
paper receive from s. to 81 per week.
When the action of the union was
brought to Senator Stewards attention,
ne said I'VE employ none but union
men, as gave strict orders TO that
elect from the start. The Office was
located in Alexandria because the ex-
penSes were so much less. The men
eau live there more cheaply, and rent
only about one-fourth as much as IN
Washington. If non-union men have
Deem employed it has been against my
aflct orders. | even declined purchas-
agat type setting machine on account
oithe men.