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Connecticut western news., 1897-12-16
MILL RIVER.

Miss Emma Rood, of Clayton, teach CT in the Reyes district, was with Miss Hattie M. Brewer over Sunday.
 Monday evening Chas. Ellis. of Southfeld, gave his lecture on "Ten Nights in Bar Room" which was illustrated by stersoptican views, at the school house..
 A company of about twenty young people from Hartsville. Brush hill, Southfeld and this village, gave Miss Bertha Reyes surprise party Friday evening and report a pleasant time. Frank B Sisson is on two weeks trip to New York and New Jersey.
 Alva B. Brewer of Bristol, Ct., was at his home on Brewer hill from Thursday until Monday.
 Mrs John Moran fell Wednesday of last week, breaking her arm.
 Rev. s H Noon, agent for the Mass Total Abstinence Society gave talk at the Y. P. s. 0. B. meeting Sunday evening.
 Rev s. P. Cook was in town the other day on his way to New Boston.
 A new dramatic company of apeteurs are planning to give us Among the
 
 Schools close Friday for the holiday vacation. Miss Hattie Brewer, of the Wadsworth district, Is to have Xmas entertainment on Thursday evening. A creamery meeting was held at the Town Hall Saturday p. m.
 Miss Julia Moran of Lee, and Miss Nellie, of Winsted are visiting their home here.
 (Deferred)
 Mrs Geo. Lester spent last week with her daughter, Mrs W. H. Emmons, of Canaan, and her sister, Mrs Frank Love, of Sheffield.
 Frank B. Sisson returned Thursday from his trip to Boston, Pittsfeld and Springfield.
 Miss Avis Golding has been spend ing a few days with her mother on Brush Hill.
 Mrs Margaret Mosely returned from Westfiela Saturday, and is staying with her neice. Mrs Nelson Stalker.
 Mir and Mrs E E Stanard, of Mont erey, spent Sunday at Geo. Lester's.
 Walter Rathburn and Miss Fannie Garrahan, of Stockbrldge, spent few days in town last week.
 Mrs Thomas Wrinkle, of Great Bar rington. is visiting friends here.
 Mrs John Garrahan spent few days with her daughter in Stockbridge last week.
Connecticut western news., 1897-12-16
AN AGED VETERAN.
Talks of the Civil War and the Legacy That Was Left Him tor His Share in

Talks of the Civil War and the Legacy
 That Was Left Him tor His Share in
 It.
 If all the testimony LOW appearing in the public press of the Union, attested to by veterans of the civi. war, abont the article that forms the subject of Mir o. s. Jennings statement was publish ed in this paper it would fiil every col ump of it. From the Mississippi to the Atlantic there are few papers whose columns do not contain similar state- ments, any one of which might have been selected for this issue. But the reader is asked to remember this fact Mir o. s. Jennings lives at 193i Main St.. Danbury, Conn, only few miles from here. Opinions from a man al- most in our midst are much more valua. ble, much more convincing and much more to be relied upon than if the said opinions were picked up in Kalamazoo, Mich, or Shamokin, Pa. Read what he says: ''I am an old man now, and for years worked hard at my trade carriage making. When I was mem Der of the 17th Reg. Go. o. Conn. Vols. anyone looking at me. as went through the manual and platoon, would never have believed that I now lie around, hardly able to walk, crippled with rheu- matism. It took long time and much suffering to bring me to this condition l resisted the disease as best I knew how, but in spite of all my efforts it mastered me. When I happened to hear of any medicine that helped or cured such victims as 1. I always avail. ed myself of 1t, | noticed Doan's Kid ney Pills advertised in a paper, and I sent for them to a drug store. I did not expect cure. for I have very little use of my limbs, but my kidneys were so bad I had to do something. We'll, Doan's Kidney Pills helped me. They removed very severe dull headache, that was due to disorder of the kidneys, and allayed the irritation of those or gans. I find their use prevents severe attacks and an occasional dose or two always keeps me in fairly healthy con. dition. This to me is matter for thankfulness. don't see how I could get along without Doan's Kidney Pills ]"
 Doan's Kidney Pills are for sale by all dealers-prioe 50 cents. Mailed by Foster. Milburn Go, Buffalo, N. r., sole agents for the United States.
 Rember the name Dosn's and take no substitute.
Connecticut western news., 1897-12-16

After describing the recent execution Of Fuda for the cold blooded murder of his alleged erring wife. one of our mos esteemed contemporaries argues, albeit in rather half hearted way, for the abolition of the death penalty. It asks whether this was the best use that could have been made of the wretch in ques- ti0n. We answer emphatically yes. The man who deliberately robs fellow creature of the precious boon of exist ence, commits a crime against God and humanity which can only De expiated by his death The ides that, for instance, 8 man, who breaks into the dwelling house of an offensive old man in the dead of night aud shoots him down like . dog. would be adequately punished by being confined in a com- fortable prison and supported at the public expense for the rest of his worth less life, strikes us as too absurd to be seriously considered. We have no sym pathy for the cold blooded murderer, but we have much for his innocent vic- tim and his family. The thing to be . 'deplored is that so many murderers go unpunished through lack of com pe- tent detectives Our contemporary ad- mits that four states restored the death penalty after trying it's abolition. As an old judge of this state once remarked, some men can only be deterred from crime by the ''old fashioned gallows and the old fashioned He'll" If the fear of the gallows does not always de- ter men from murder, what reason is there for supposing that the prospect of confinement in 8 comfortable prison with the chances of pardon or escape would?
Connecticut western news., 1897-12-16
NORFOLK.

Leo J. Curtiss, who has been @ mem. Der of the firm of Clark & Curtiss for the past six years, has sold his interest in the firm to MT Clark, who will con- tinue the business alone after Jan. l, 1898.
 Miss Olive Pendleton, of South Ca- naan. is the guest of Mrs Grant
 Geo. T. Johnson has had electric lights placed in his store and house.
 James Harvey Foote, D. D S., of New York, has opened an office on Maple Ave. He comes very we'll recom- mended and it will be a great conveu- fence to Norfolk people to have a den- tist here,
 E. s. Johnson has placed electric lights on the stone gate posts near the Bridgman residence.
 party of two drew about 45 pickerel from Lake Doolittle one day last week.
 Albert Perkins and Ed. Johnson are attending the New England convention of the B. of A. x P. in Newburyport, Mass as delegates of the local chapter
 The post office looks much better with new coat of paint and paper.
 Miss Alice Persons, of Colebrook, was the guest of Mir and Mrs Erastus Burr for few days last week.
 Miss Iandon, of Canaan, is the guest of friends in town.
 Highway Commissioner Mcdonald was in town last week and approved the plans for grading the Greenwoods road for which the state pays one-half.
 Joseph Hollister, who hss been very sick for the past six weeks, IS slightly better.
 Mrs NJ. l.. Beach is very ill.
 Fred Johnson, who had & 90 stolen from his coat pocket while it was hang- ing in the entry at school, received the money one day last week with a note which read: "I don't want your old money, Fred Johnson"
 Wm. Beach, who has been ill for the past two weeks is m ach better.
 The funeral of William Barnes, life long resident of Canaan Mountain, who died on Friday, was held in the school house in that place at a. m Monday. The Rev A. E. Todd officiated.
Connecticut western news., 1897-12-16
LAK EVILLR.

Montgomery Lodge F. & A. NJ. hold their annual election of officers last week Wednesday night in their elegant and commodious hall in the Holly block Names of officers elected are: Ira D. . Traver, W. M.; W. Wakeman, & W. 1: John Gregory, J w.; William E. Cor nel, Sec'y; T. l.. Norton. Treas; W. P. Perry, 4. Martin and Wm. Kane, trustees.
 At their annual meeting last Thurs day evening Hiram Eddy camp s of ". elected new officers, namely; D. H. Cakes. Captain; F. l.. Jennings, Lieut.; J o McElrvy, 2d Lieut.; s. A Eddy, Fl. J. Bissel and c. l.. Haight, camp council; John Welch, l. R. Fenton, del egates; s. H Ball, c. l.. Haight, alter mates Robert J. Pulver was mustered in as member. Brothers Dunbar and Connors of Col Vessels Camp. Sharon. and Geo E. Frink of O. H. Knight pest were in attendance.
 William Andrews, one of our carpen- ters. WAS taken with pneumonia last Friday, and is seriously i'll with it.
 William Kane finished moving into his foe new house on Bostwick Hill last Saturday. Mrs Kane and her daughters cooked their first dinner in the new house on that day, and they are delighted with all the modern ap. pliances the house is furnished with for that purpose.
 Our Epworth league feels highly elsted over their successful fair which they held last Friday in the Holly block. The fair concluded with an auc. tion. Dr Hurd was the auctioneer. and dispos ed of all pictures and other ar. ticles't that were left.
 The 18th Century club held it's semi. monthly meeting at the home of the Misses Stuart Monday evening. Sub iect for discussion was, "Electricity J. M. Miller, our harness maker. has 8 large assortment of fur robes and horse blankets in stock that are very suitable for Xmas presents
 Mrs J. Doty, who has been very ill for some time with liver trouble, is still very low.
 The Journal says: The engagement is announced of Miss Mary E. Robbins Co Dr Theodore Neumann of the Hotch. kiss School.
Connecticut western news., 1897-12-16
DIsTRICT of Cornwall, ss. Probate Court

RESTRICT of Cornwall, ss. Probate Court, lI December l3, 1897.
 Estate of s. NJ. scovel late of Cornwall in said district decrased.
 Upon the application of George A. Scoville praying that an instrument in writing pur- porting to be the last will and testament of B M. Scoyel late of said Cornwall deceased, may be proved, approved and admitted to probate, aS per application on file more fully appears, it is
 Ordered. that said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office in Cornwall in said district, on the S0th day of December, A. D. 1897, at l o'clock in the afternoon, 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 circulation in said dist rfct. and by posting copy thereof on the public sign-post in the town of Cornwall, In said district. and by mailing. postage paid and properly addressed copy of this order to Mrs K. l. Howe, Bethlehem, Ct, and to 0. s. Seoville. 237 Dixwell Ave. New Haven, Ct., at least ten days before said day assigned.
 GEORGE ~. HARRISON, Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1897-12-16
Le0aL Notices.
Notice To Contractors.

Whereas the selectmen Of the town of North Canaan are about to award a contract for rock and earth excavations under the pro. visions of Chapter CCXXIN, Public Acts 1897. at point known as the Bennett Hill cross ing in said town of North Canaan. This is to notify all contractors that bids to do said work will now be received by the selestmen of said town until December %, 1897.
 The specifications for said contract prepar- ed by Sehofleld X Stnrr, civil engineers of Bridgeport, can be found at the office of said selectmen in said town,
 Bidders shall specify the lowest prices for cubic yard for rock and earth excavation. The contract now to be let shall be to the amount of $S2o. Bids will be opened and read at office of said selectmen on Dec. 29, 1897 at p. m.
 Following this another contract for the completion of the job will be let. First bids will only be to the amount of SS2G. All bids must enclose bond, signed by bidders and two sufficient securities to the amount of S1 ,652, conditioned that if the contrac shall be awarded to the bidder he will when re- quired by the selectmen, execute an agree ment in writing to perform the work accord ing to specifications
 The selectmen reserve the right to reject any and all bids.
 All bids to be addressed, Seectmen, Town of North Canaan, Conn.
 North Canaan, Conn.,. Dec. 14, 1897.
 JOHN N. VAN DKUsEN,,
 ALoNzo B. GARFIELD, Selectmen.
 WILLIAM Fl, MERRILL
Connecticut western news., 1897-12-16
SALISBURY.

Miss Lois Warner is visiting friends in Hartford.
 About thirty of the K. of P. went to Philmont, N. r., Tuesday evening by invitation to visit the lodge. All report 8 pleasant time.
 Garry Miles. who has worked for Wm Conklin for the past five years, leaves for California this week where he has accepted g promising position with an uncle. MT Miles is member of the K of P. band, also of the Uniform Rank Both divisions presented him with 2 very handsome pin of their order, sev- eral of the symbols being on the pin. His many friends wish him success in his new field.
 G. H. Clark has been improving the walk and driveway in front of his store this week. Senator D. T. Warner has also had tue walks leading to his office and to the station much improved.
Connecticut western news., 1897-12-16

A Tennessee lady, Mrs J. W Towle, of Philadelphia. Tenn, has been using Cham berlain's Cough Remedy for her baby, who is subject to croup, and say s of it: "I find it is as good as you claim it to be. Since I've had your cough Remedy, baby has been threatened with croup ever so many times, but I would give him dose of the Remedy and it prevented his having it every time. Hundreds of mothers say the same. Sold by W H. Camp, Canaan Geo. H. Clark, Salisbury; G. E. Frink, Falls Village.
Connecticut western news., 1897-12-16
NEW MARLBORO.

Walter Hollister came home last week from New York, where he has been learning the barber's trade.
 Gilbert Hollister has sold his farm.
 The Ladies Aid Society gave social at John Bentley's last week Wednesday evening Proceeds $3.70. All had an enjoyable time.
 Rev Noon occupied the pulpit of the Congregational church last Sunday.
 The T. P. $ c. E. of New Marlboro. are to have an entertainment in few weeks.
 Mrs Emily Bentley, who has been visiting at her sons. John Bentley's, here in New Marlboro, has gone to Clayton where she is visiting Dwight and Wallace Bentley.
Connecticut western news., 1897-12-16
THE GREATEST DISCOVERY YET.

W. M. Repine. editor Tiskilwa, Ill "Chief," says: "We won't keep house without Dr Kings's New Discovery for consHsa ption, coughs and colds. Ex- perimented with many others, but never got the true remedy until we used Dr Kings New Discovery. No other reme- dy can take it's 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 Dis covery. They are not as good, because this remedy has record of cures and besides is guaranteed It never fails to satisfy. Trial bottles free at W H. Camps drng store.
Connecticut western news., 1897-12-16
sH FIELD.

A team belonging to John Murray, who lives between here and Ashley Falls, was struck by the evening mai train Tuesday night at O'Neils crossing One horse was killed and the other bad ly injured. No one was with the team
 The Norfolk Orchestra has inserted an adv. in another part of this paper Read 1t.
Connecticut western news., 1897-12-16

Fred R. Ketcham, who in 1894 was freight conductor for the North western Railroad Go. and went out with the strikers in the great strike of that year and was afterward refused work by his old company and by others unless he produced clearance" from the North western, brought suit against the Northwestern for "blacklisting" him and has recently recovered verdict for 321. .686. .33.
Connecticut western news., 1897-12-16
EAST CANAAN.

Mir Samuel w. Raymond is working in this village and vicinity in the inter ests of the Conn. Bible Society.
 Schools close this week. Miss Rors- back and Miss McCarty's school unite in entertaining their parents and friends. There will be appropriate Christmas exercises and a Christmas tree. Every one is cordially invited.
 The Junior Y. P. s. c. F. is prepsr. ing for Christmas.
 George VanNoye spent few days in town recently.
Connecticut western news., 1897-12-16

The U. 8. Supreme court has reversed the conviction of Thomas Bram, who was convicted in the U. 8. court at Boston of the murder of Capt. Nash of the bark Herbert Fuller, on the ground of error in admitting the confession of Brsm made to detective.
Connecticut western news., 1897-12-16

The Poughkeepsie Eagle suggests that. now that "slugging" is prohibited it is only necessary, in order to make football free from danger, to make it a rule that when the player having the ball is thrown, or the ball touches the ground, that shall constitute "down" and no other player shall be allowed to jump on the prostrate player
Connecticut western news., 1897-12-16
DISTRICT of Canaan ss. Probate oou

nISTRICT of Canaan ss. Probate Court U December 9th, 1897.
 Estate of Abraham Paris late of North Ca- naan in said district, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Ca- naan has appointed Leonard J. Nickerson, of Cornwall, and samuel A. Eddy, of North Ca. naan. Commissioners to receive and examine the claims of the creditors of said estate.
 Certified by DAVID c. WHITTLEsEY, Judge. The subscribers give notice that they shall meet at the Probate Oflce in said North Ca- naan on the 3d day of January, 1898 at 1 o'clock in the afternoon, for the purpose of attending to the business of said appoint ment. -
 LEONARD J. NIcKERsoN, co,,,,,ss,.,
 SAMUEL A. EDDY N"inieeiohois'
Connecticut western news., 1897-12-16
BUCKLEN'S ARNICA SALyE.

The best salve in the world foi cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum. fever sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns, 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 26 sents per box. For sale by W. H. Camp.
Connecticut western news., 1897-12-16
nIsTRICT of Cornwall ss. Probate Court

nISTRICT of Cornwall ss. Probate Court, 1/ Dec. 14th, 1897.
 Estate of Emily A. Cole, late of Cornwall In said district, deceased.
 Upon the application of James H. Cole praying that letters of administration may be granted on said estate as per application on file moro fully appears, 1t Is
 Ordered, that the said application be heard and determined at the Probate Offlce In Cornwall in said district, on the 24th day of December, 1897. at 1 o'clock in the afternoon and that public notice be given of the pendency of said application, and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publish ing the same once in some newspaper having a circulation in said district, and by posting copy on the public signpost in the town of Cornwall in said district.
 GEORGE 0. HARRISON, Judge,
Connecticut western news., 1897-12-16

Next to the pot hunter, the greatest abomination to true sportsmen is the man who tries to see how large quan. tity of game or fish he can kill and then get tho figures into the paper.
Connecticut western news., 1897-12-16

Tomorrow. Dec. 17, the game season closes. There is penalty of BIO each for killing quail. woodcock, partridge, and gray squirrels between now and the 18th of next October.
Connecticut western news., 1897-12-16

| lIsTRIOT of Canaan, ss Probate Court, U December g, 1897.
 Estate of DavId Mullen late of North Ca- naan in said district deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the district of Canaan hath limited and allowed 6 months from date hereof for the creditors of said es- tate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect represent their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarred a recovery All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immedi- ate payment to
 J. HENHY RoRABAcK, Administrator. F. o. Canaan Conn.,
Connecticut western news., 1897-12-16

Be progressive! Be up to date! Ii you wish to pronounce curse upon 8 person, just exclaim "Go to Klondikep Don't use the obsolete expression "Go t0 Harlam''
Connecticut western news., 1897-12-16

Dr Woods Norway Pine Syrup seems sent ss 8 special providence to little folks. Pleasant to take, perfectly hasm- less. absolutely sure to give instant re- lief in all cases of cold or lung trouble.
Connecticut western news., 1897-12-16

There are thirty-six secret societies and organizations in Winsted. Those who belong to all of them are probably branded or tattooed from head to foot
Connecticut western news., 1897-12-16

1aWs Respecting NeWsPaPeFS, Printed for the benefit of those who think that ordering paper stopped absolves them from vAying 7p arrearages:-
 s'If subscribers refuse or neglect to take their paper from the post office to which they are di- sscted they are held responsible until they have ssttled their bills and ordered their papers discon NRusd.
 "Subssribsrs who do not give express notice to SAs contrary are conaidered as wishing tocontinue SAsir subscriptions.
 .sIf Ifsubscribers ord the ediscontinuance oitnelf vApsr the publishers may continue to send them Satil all arrears are paid
Connecticut western news., 1897-12-16
nIsTRICT of Canaan. ss. probate oonrt

nISTRIOT Of Canaan, ss. Probate Court, U December II, A. D. 1897
 Estate of Almon o. Randall late of Canaan in aaid district deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Canaan hath limited and allowed six months from date hereof, for the creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settle meEt. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarred a recovery. All persons in- debted to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 GEORGE W. HALL, Executor. P. O. Falls Village Ct
Connecticut western news., 1897-12-16

The murder trial of Sachse at Middle town and Luetgert at Chicago began on Tuesday.
Connecticut western news., 1897-12-16
TNo THE PROBATE COURT for the Dis

TNO THE PROBATE COURT for the Dis. 1 trict of Sharon.
 nEstate of Clarissa D. Morshouse late of Sharon in said district deceased.
 The subscriber represents that Clarissa D. Morehouse last dwelt in the town of sharon in said district, and died on the 27th day of November A. D. 1897 possessed of goods and estate remaining to be administered. leaving as her only heirs-at-law, and next of kin, the persons whose names, resid and rea- tionship to the deceased are us follows, viz Names Residences Relationship Charles D Morehouse Son
 Bedding, Conn. Arthur 8. Morehouse Son Clarissa A. Marsh Daughter
 Sharon, Conn. Frank 8. Morshouse Son
 sharon, Conn. Ohauncey Hallock Grandson washingtonville. N. Y. Clara Hallock Granddaughter
 washingtonville. N. Y. William Halock Grandson
 washingtonyille. N. Y. Mary Halloek Granddaughter
 washingtonville, N. Y. Jesse Hallock Grandson
 washingtonville, NY. and that said deceased left no will. Wherefore your petitioner prays that let tors of administration may be granted to Clarissa A. Marsh.
 nISTRIOT OF SHARON, Probate Court, h December Il, ,A.D. 1897
 Ordered, That the foregoing application be heard and determined at the Probate Office In sharon, In said district, on the 2Ist day of Deoem'r AID 1897 at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, and that public notice he given of the pen idency of said application, aud the time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing the same once in some newspaper having a cir eulation in said district, and by posting a copy on the public sign-post in the town of sharon in said district.
 WILLIAM ". KNIGHT, Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1897-12-16
nIsIRICT Of Canaan. ss. Probate Court

nISIRICT Of Canaan. ss. Probate Court. h November 26. A. D. 1897.
 Estate of Leonard O. Adam late of North Canaan in said district, deceased
 The Court of Probate for the district of Canaan, 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 attested, within said time, will be de- barred a recovery. All persons indebted 10 said Estate are requested to make imme- diate payment to ... -.
 WILLIAM H. CAMP, Administrator. F. Q, address Cansap, CoRR.