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Connecticut western news., 1896-11-26
GREAT HARRINGTON.

The annual meeting of the Housaton- 10 Agricultural Society will be held at the town hall in this village Thursday, Dec. 10. Charles B. Benedict of this town but recently 8 superintendent of large farm at Egremont is mentioned as the successor of Frank A. Palmer, of Stockbridge, as delegate from the Hous- atomic Society to the Massachusetts State Board of Agriculture. Mir Pal mer's term of three years expires this winter, and as it is now the custom to only elect for one term, Mir Benedict, who is we'll qualified for the position, will make a worthy successor. Since the formation of the State Board a little over 42 years ago, the Housatonic Agri. cultural Society has sent ten delegates, and of these. but two have been from Great Harrington. The first delegate was John Wilkinson in 1854, who ob- tsined the position chiefly because he was the architect of the great barn which was erected year or SO previous for David Leavitt at Brookside. The next delegate from this town was Mer- ritt l. Wheeler, elected in 1879 but he was permitted to hold the office for three terms, or nine years. At the sp- preaching meeting Henry T. Robbins. of this village, who has served as first vice-president for the past year will probably be elected president.
 The Young Peoples Society of Chris tisn Endesvor connected with the Con- gregational church in this village, has elected these officers for the ensuing six months: President, Helen Nettleton; ; vice. president, Roy Humphrey; secre- tary, Clara Wooden; treasurer, Louisa Fox; corresponding secretary, Ellen Pixley.
 The Current News club met Friday afternoon at the house of Mrs Jacob Smith. The temperance cause was dis cussed
 The farmers auction day sale last Sat urday was attended by cruwd of far mers from all the neighboring towns. Cows were sold at S25 and upwards while horses went cheap; one good look ing horse being sold for S2l.
 The Cornwall Institute foot ball team were defeated by the Sedgwick Institute boys in a game on the institute grounds in this village Thursday. The score wa5 34 to O.
 Quite a number of new books have recently been received at the Free Library among them are "The story of the nations" A complimentary csta- logue has also been published. The library is in prosperous condition and the reading room as we'll as the circula- ting department is well pstronized by young and old.
 Mrs Polly Watson and her grand daughter Cora are visiting at Union vile, Ct.
 Mir and Mrs H. K. Bull leave this week for California where they expect to spend the winter.
 New poultry houses have been built for Mrs Eliza Kenne. George Holmes, | William J Warner and H. O. Warner, in the west part of this town. Albert Nodine went Monday to work at Naugatuck, Ct.
 Union Thanksgiving services will be held at the Episcopal church this morn ing, with sermon by Rev pr Hartley. A farmers institute of the Housaton- | ic Agricultural Society was held at the Town Hall Tuesday. Elmer D. Howe, of Marlboro. gave an address on Book Farming vs Moon Farming. A concert and hop will be given by the Great Harrington Band at Town Hall, tomorrow evening.
Connecticut western news., 1896-11-26
CLAYTON.

Mrs Irving Lindsey, of Brooklyn, l. I, has been out of health for some time and her physician advised her husband to come with her to his parents here as the change might beneft her. About three weeks ago they came. He return ed to Brooklyn and left her here. But she grew worse and last week her mother Lindsey went back with her to Brooklyn.
 Mrs Frank Goodwin went to Vermont last week to be present at the silver wedding of her sister.
 Harry Lyles attended the wedding of his sister in Brooklyn, l.. l., last week
 Our first social this season was held last week at the house of Ruluff Rood and was a success financially, Sl3 being realized and purely social time. The ''Art Gallery" was quite an attraction. which, with recitations, games and re- treatments the time passed swiftly away.
Connecticut western news., 1896-11-26
FALLS VILLAGE.

Levi Beebe has moved from the John Hunt place into l.. P. Deans house east of the parsonage.
 Eight from this place attended the birthday party given by the ladies of the Episcopal church Salisbury, Thursday night.
 The new barn at "Olin Terrace is finished and painted. It is in pleasing contrast to the old one taken down and adds much to the surroundings.
 Mrs E. D. Goodwin is fast recuperat- ing, so much so that Miss "Bee," her daughter. will resume her studies at the medical college, New Haven, this week.
 A child of Frank O'Brien is ill with typhoid pneumonia.
 The Beebe Hill residents have inter- ssted themselves in building credita- ble sidewalk from the Congregational church to Wm. E. Gillette's on the west side of the road, and after the turf has been removed and the grading done, they intend to fill in with sand and cin- der. As it Is a slightly place and the walking Is very disagreeable in muddy weather, it will not only be beneficial to all those living along the road but to scores of others.
 There will be no Thanksgiving ser. vices in town this year. According to custom 1t was to have been at South Canaan and Rev J. ". Bohlman was to deliver the sermon. He will be out ol town.
 Rev 0. W. Hanna and Rev Pierpont, of West Cornwall, will exchange pulpils next Sunday.
 Mrs Fred Ruiger, from New Haven, is spending two weeks with her daughter, Mrs Wallace Van Tassel.
 Miss Perry has been visiting her sister couple of weeks in Brooklyn. She re, turned home Tuesday night
 There will be held at the David M Hunt Library, socials on the first Wed. nesdsy evening of each month during the winter. The first social will be held next week, Dec 2d, and large attend ance is desired. Dr 0. A Sanford died at Vincennes Ind, last Thursday of congestion of the brain and the funeral was held the nex day. He would have been 29 years old in January. He had been West but si, months.
 A large number of invitations have been issued to the dancing class recep tion which will be held in Citizens Hal next Tuesday evening.
Connecticut western news., 1896-11-26
CONDENSED TESTIMONY.

Chas B. Hood, Broker and Manufac- turer's Agent, Colum bus, Ohio. certifies that Dr Kings New Discovery has no equal as Cough remedy. J. D Brown, Prop St James Hotel, Ft Wayne, Ind, |, testihes that he was cured of Cough of two years standing. caused by La- Grippe, by Dr Kings New Discovery. B F. Merrill, Baldwinsville, Mass says that he has used and recommended 1t and never knew 1t to fail and would rather have it than any doctor, because 1t always cures. Mrs Hemming, 222 E. 25th St.. Chicago, always keeps it at hand, and has no fear of Group, because it instantly relieves. Free trial bottles at ". H. Camps Drug store, Canaan Ct.
Connecticut western news., 1896-11-26
NORFOLK.

Rev Mr Goodenougb, of Winchester, occupied the Congregational pulpit Sunday in the absence of Mr DePeu.
 Mir and Mrs Carl Stoeckel arrived iu New York last week from their Euro pean tour of several months. Mrs Stoeckel Is seriously ill in New York.
 Quite & number from here attended the banquet of St. Andrews Lodge Tn Winsted last Wednesday night
 The funeral of Philip Curtiss was largely attended at bis late residence on Thursday of last week. Rev John De. Peu officiating. Burial in the family plot at the Center Cemetery.
 Mrs Theodore Beardsley and family are spending Thanksgiving in Hartford as the guests of Rev MT Forbes.
 The Lyceum Tuesday evening was largely attended. A very pleasant pro- gram was carried out, as we'll as the debate.
 Mrs s. D. Garfield is quite i'll from a severe cold and neuralgia.
 The young ladies of the Methodist Church met on Monday evening and or gsnized circle of King Daughters, Pres, Miss Myrtle Bottelle; vice-pres. Miss Lizzie Brammer; secy, Miss Emma Wsrland; treas, Miss Stena Myer. They are to meet Monday evening of each week and do missionary work.
 Several loads of people from here st- tended the supper at Mir Meals, for the benefit of Rev Mir Todd, who is doing such excellent work here.
 Mir Jones has sold his farm on Ca. nasn Mt. and moved to Torrington this week
 Curtiss Owles has moved from Cole brook into one of the Lawrence cottages.
 Aug. P. Curtis, the we'll known grocer, has been appointed to succeed the late Dr Gidman as representative for Norfolk and vicinity, of Abbe Adam X Go. Fire lbs. Agents of Canaan.
Connecticut western news., 1896-11-26
West Cornwall. Ct. Nov. IS. 1896

West Cornwall. Ct., Nov. IS, 1896. fIlO all whom 1t may concern. I will sell at public auction at the sign post in West Cornwall, Ct., at ten o'clock in the morning on the twenty third day of January, eighteen hundred and ninety seven, the following described pieces of property, belonging ac- cording 10 town records, to A. N Dibble, sup posed to be deceased.
 Piece No. 1. Bounded as follows N. by land owned by Mrs J. Fully, E. by Mrs j.. Fully, s. by Mrs J. Fully and W. Bennett and w. by Mrs J. Fully, containing about six acres more or less. being the same land deed cd 10 A N Dibble by Warren s. Dibble and recorded and described in Cornwall land records Vol. 20, page 732.
 Piece No. 2 Bounded as follows, N. by land owned by George Potter, deceased. K. by land of G. c. Harrison. $. by land of G. N. Brewster and L. J. Nickerson and W. by land of J. Cochrane and l.. J. Nickerson, contain ing twenty two acres more or less being the same land that Norman B. Dibble deeded to B. B. North Dec. 28, 1850 aud recorded and described in Cornwall land records, Vol. IT, page 284.
 The above pieces of land will be sold for taxes on rate bills of -1S95-lS96, Town of Cornwall county of Litehfleld and state of Connect cut. The amount of taxes due is Sl.65 on each rate bill with occrued interest at nine per cent per annum.
 CHARLES l.. GOLD, Collector of taxes Town of Cornwall, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1896-11-26
LAX E EvILLE.

T. l.. Norton is moving this week into his handsome new house on Bost. wick Hill. The house contains sixteen large rooms, and is provided with all the modern appliances for comfort and convenience.
 Thomas Martin, our depot agt. moved into his elegant new house on Bost- wick Hill last week. The house is roomy and furnished with every need- ed article which makes home perfect.
 The upper end of the boulevard on Bostwick Hill is being graded this week.
 At the Mems O. A. meeting last Sun- day afternoon 1t was voted to hire the hall in the basement of the Holley Block and have it furnished for free reading room. Fifteen of the members chair for the use of the hall and H. W. Mason offered table and a crokinole board, and other members offered some furniture. The president of the asso- citation, Henry $. Wilson, desires more tables and chairs. Anybody who will loan the association furniture, books, or anything that will be needed to start and help to further this worthy under taking will please leave the articles at tue hall ss soon as possible and notify MT Wilson of the fact.
 The committee, of which Wm. Kane | Is chairman, under the auspices of the LakevilleV. I. s. which was authorized to canvas the village last week to see how many people would subscribe to take season ticket for lecture and concert course, reported last Saturday evening at Roberts Hall. Mir Kane said that 150 tickets are guaranteed and fifty more subscriptions are needed, which they expect to get this week. The meeting adjourned till next Satur- day at the above named hall, when the | final decision whether we shall have good entertainments this winter, will be made. The committee on enter tainments will then report. Eevey- body invited to attend.
 Thanksgiving services will be held Thursday morning at eleven o'clock at the NJ. 6. church. Rev J. O. Goddard of the Cong1. Church. Salisbury, will occupy the pulpit.
 The ladies of the W. R. o. held a very pleasant social at the residence of Peter Cleveland last week Wednesday evening. which was we'll patronized.
 The auction sale at Cornell's store last Saturday was we'll patronized and the auctioneer, Col Card ccaxed the dimes and dollars out of the pockets oi the bidders in his usual spirited way.
 About thirty couples attended very pleasant social dance in Roberts Hall on last Thursday evening. The ladies were prettily dressed and 2 number oI dress suits were in evidence among the gentlemen. People were present from Millerton, Salisbury and Sharon, and g large party of Falls Village and Canaan people danced some very pretty new dances. The music was furnished by Messrs Whyland Crippen and Wake man, violin, cornet and piano, respec lively of Salisbury. Great Harrington and Lime Rock. Light refreshments were served. H. Fl. Mason was the ca terer. J. G. Beckley, the dancing mas ter from Canaan, directed the grand march and prompted some of his popu lar quadrilles. The march was led bJ D. H, Cakes and Niss Van Clset,
Connecticut western news., 1896-11-26
LegGI Notices.

nISTRICT of Canaan ss. Probate Court lt November 24th, 1896.
 ESTATE of Lucius watrous, late of North Canaan. in said district, deceased.
 Upon the application of Edward s. Roberts, Executor. praying for an order of sale of real estate belonging to said estate, described in his said application, as per application on file more fully appears.
 ORDERED-That said application be heard and determined at the Probate 0ffice in North Canaan on the 2d day of December, A. D., 1926. at 10 o'clock in the forenoon. and the Court directs said Executor to give public notice 10 all persons interested in said estate to appear, if they sec cause, and be heard thereon, by publishing copy of this order once in some newspaper having circulation in said probate district, and by posting a copy of this order on the public sign-post in North Canaan in said district, five days before the said day of hearing and return make to the Court.
 Attest: DAVID 0. WHIrrIKsKY. Indge.
Connecticut western news., 1896-11-26
STATE NEWS

Frank Richards, 9, of Torrington, was accidentally shot and killed last week Wednesday afternoon. He and three other boys of from 9 to 13 years of age were out in the fields with s rifle and while resting, the cooked rifle was laid on the ground In some way the weapon was discharged and the bullet struck Frank in the neck and thence pierced his heart. On being struck by the bullet, Frank sprsng from the ground and ran home, where he died in just ten minutes after being shot. LATER. It is reported that the rifle was accidentally discharged while in the hands of one of Franks play mates.
Connecticut western news., 1896-11-26
CORNWALL BRIDGE

A very pleasant dance was held at Everett Hall, Wednesday evening, Nov. 18th by the A. O U. W. of this place. Music was furnished by Rhoades' orchestra of Canaan. A fine supper was given at Deans Hotel. Forty seven numbers were booked. The receipts will be used in the erection of a nice building, for the order, on Mill Street. The foundation is already being laid and the timber being cut. We will give description of the building to your readers in the near future.
 Mrs Della A. Willard, who has been seriously ill at her fathers for the past two months, is able to be around the house.
 Miss Patience Crossman is taking care of Miss Ann Wilson, who is sick at Mrs Betsey Halls residence.
 Mrs Charles Fabrique, of New Haven, visited her parents here last week.
 Mrs Miles Holmes and granddaugh- ter, Miss Atwood, of Woodbury, aud Mir Stillman Hutchinson, of New Ha- ven, visited friends here last week.
Connecticut western news., 1896-11-26
DISTRICT ot Canaau, ss Prohate Court

nISTRICT of Canaan, ss Probate Court, U November 25, lS96
 ESTACE of Henry J. Mead, late of North Canaan in said district, deceased.
 Upon the application of Isaac V. Johnson, administrator, praying for an order of sale of real estate, belonging 10 said estate, described in his said application, as per application on file more fully appears.
 Ordered that said application be heard and determined at the Probate 0ffice in North Ca- naan on the 5th day of December, IA D. 1896 at o'clock in the afternoon and the Court directs said administrator to give public notice to all lersons interested in said estate to appear if they see cause and be heard thereon by pub fishing this order once in a newspaper having circulation in said Probate District, and by posting copy of this order on the public sign-post in North Canaan in said district five days before the said day of hearing, and return make to the Court.
 Attest, DAVID Q. WHIrTLEsKY. Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1896-11-26
Masauerade Ball of K. of F.

The twenty-fourth annual fancy dress carnival and masquerade ball of Unity Lodge, No. 35, Knights of Pythias, was held at the Rink, Winsted, Friday night and was grand success. It was the largest masquerade ball ever known in the history of the town. Mrs W. E. Barlow, of Hartford, received prize of silver sugar bowl and one dozen silver spoons for the best fancy costume. and George Merrill, of New Boston, Mass, as tramp, received a silver water pitcher for the most original make up.
Connecticut western news., 1896-11-26

[The yineennes Qnd.) Commercial, Nov. 20 l
 The many friends of pr Charles A Sanford will be deeply grieved to learn of his death. He died at 10.30 a. m. Thursday, November 18th. after about two weeks illness. His death was caus- ed by brain fever.
 He first contracted diphtheris from a patient.
 He became better and it was thought he would recover. But inflammation of the stomach set in ard was followed by cerebral compositions, which produced death.
 His death was not unexpected as, for several days. it had been known that he could not recover.
 Dr Charles A. Sanford was twenty nine years of age. He came here from Falls Village, Connecticut, and succeed ed pr l.. NJ. Beckes, who went away to take post graduates course in New York city, and later in Germany. He UEOuSub Wltu HUI HIS pIluS. 1ucy were married few days before coming to vincennes.
 Dr Sanford at once made friends and built up large practice. He proved to be sober, intelligent christian man. By his gentlemanly conduct, polite and affable treatment of those with whom he came in contact he won the confidence and esteem of every one. Everybody respected Dr Sanford and his devoted and talented young wife. Both were members of the Methodist church and regular attendants at divine services.
 During the illness of Dr Sanford his faithful young wife watched at his bed. side with ceaseless vigil. The physi- clans of Vincennes gave him every possi- ble attention. Night after night and day by day they took turns watching his case. Their fraternal treatment and devotion to sick member of their pro- fession was noble and self-sacrificing.
 The funeral will take place this (Fri- day) morning at nine o'clock from the house on Main street, opposite the Bishop Block. It will be private. No one but the undertaken will be permit ted to handle the corpse.
 Several lodges to which the deceased belonged will follow the remains to the grave, and will conduct the funeral ceremonies, after the body has been consigned to the tomb. No services of any nature will be held at the house.
Connecticut western news., 1896-11-26
DID YOU EVER

Try Electric Bitters as a remedy for your troubles? If not, get bottle now and get relief. This medicine has been found to be peculiarly adapted to the relief and cure of all Female Con- plants, exerting a wonderful direct in fuence in giving strength and tone to the organs. If you have loss of appe- tite, Constipation, Headache, Painting Spells, or are Nervous, Sleepless, Ex- citable, Melancholy or troubled with Dizzy Spells, Electric Bitters is the medicine you need. Health and strength are guaranteed by It's use. 50c. and S1.OO. at W. H. Camps Drug Store, Canaan, Ct.
Connecticut western news., 1896-11-26
BuCKLEN,S ARNICA sALYE.

The best salye in the world for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum. fever sores, letter, chspped hands, chilhlains, corps, 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. RI. Camp
Connecticut western news., 1896-11-26
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE.
Mir Eitor:

Mir Editor:
 Through the columns of your news paper I wish to express my thanks to Miss Bessie Bartholomew of the Bridge port Framing School for Nurses. After Dr Paddock, of Pittsfeld, had diagnos- ed my case ''pneumonia, and nearly hopeless," Miss Bartholomew took charge of me, and to her faithful care and skillful nursing more than to any thing else owe my recovery. There fore to her more than to any one else belong the "laurels Honor where honor is due. .-
 SIDNEY REED, EaIla Village. Conn. Nov. 23d,, 1896.
Connecticut western news., 1896-11-26

Chronic constipation is painful. dis agreeable aud life-shortening difficulty. It deranges the system, causes sick headache, bad breath, and poisons the blood. It can be readily overcome by DeWitt's Little Early Risers. These little pills are great regulators. W. H. Camp, Canaan; Geo. T. Johnson, Nor folE
Connecticut western news., 1896-11-26
What The Country Needed.

A Bryan man had the candor to write to Major Mckinley ten days after the late election, saying:
 sI voted for free silver, and now that I see the dawn of returning prosperity which has come with your election, l want to say frankly that was wrong, What the country needed wus not more or cheaper money. but confidence, and your splendid victory has restored 1t. "
Connecticut western news., 1896-11-26
Alaska Gold.

The output of gold in Alaska during the current year has been s4.67O,O 900. The amount of gold obtained in this territory has been increasing year b, year and the estimate for 1897 IS So,- coo. 900.
Connecticut western news., 1896-11-26

Many political speakers, clergymen singers and others who use the voice excessively, rely upon One Minute Cough Cue to prevent huskiness and laryngitis. Its value as preventive is only equaled by it's power to afford in- stantsneous relief. W. H. Camp, Ca. naan; Geo. T. Johnson, Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1896-11-26
nIsTRIoT of Salisbury ss. Probate Court,

II November 24th. 1896.
 ESTATE Of Frederick Niles late of Salis- bury in said District, deceased.
 Upon the application of William A. Miles and Frederick F. Miles praying that an in- stfument in writing purporting to be the last will and testament of said deceased may be proved, approved, allowed and admitted to probate as per application on file more fully appears, 1t is.
 Ordered, that said application be heard and determined at the Probate Of1ce in Salisbury. in said district, on the 5.h day of December, A. D., 1896, at o'clock in the forenoon, and that notice be given of the pendency 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. in said District.
 Attest, DONALD T. WARNER, Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1896-11-26
State of Ohio, City of Toledo, ss

Lucas County.
 FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath that he Is the senior partner of the firm of F. J. Cheney & Co.,, doing business in the City of Toledo, County and State aforesaid, and that said firm will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by the use of HALLS CArARRH CURE FRANK J. CHENEY. Sworn to before me and subscribed in my preeence, this 9th day of December, 1886.
 A. W. GLEASON, SEAL Notary Public. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acfs directly on the blood and mucus surfaces of the system. Send for testimonials, free.
 F. J. CHENEY | CO.,, Toledo. Ohio ~0old by Druggists, 76cs
Connecticut western news., 1896-11-26

Tetter. eczema and all similar skin troubles are cured by the use of De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve. It soothes at once, and restores the tissues to their natural condition, and never fails to cure piles. W. H. Camp, Canaan; Geo. T. Johnson, Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1896-11-26

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 ". H. Camp, Canaan; Geo. T. Johnson, Norfolk.