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Connecticut western news., 1897-11-11
KENT.

A town teachers meeting was held at the village school house on Friday afternoon, Nov. 5 Teachers from the twelve districts were present, also mem- bers of the school board. Papers had been prepared and were read by the teachers, and there were discussions on subjects of educational interest. A second meeting is appointed for Dec. IT.
 An unusual stir at the home of Mrs E. Dwy on Lane St., ard carriage driving from the door last Wednesday afternoon indicated that wedding was in progress. The happy couple went to South Dover, N. Y. where they were made one and returned to the home of the groom in Macedonia. Henry passed around the cigars very generously. Mr and Mrs Cummings have the best wishes of many friends
 Charles Watson, of Washington, D.. O.. is with his grandmother, Mrs s. Watson, for short time.
 James Palmer, of New Haven, is the guest of Mir and Mrs R Frisbie.
 Mrs Chas Burton, of New Haven, is visiting relatives in town.
 Mir and Mrs Justice, of Stam fordville, N. Y.. are at Walter Barker's
 George Frink who has been spend ing two weeks in town at the home of his sister, Mrs E. Smith, returned to business in Bridgeport Monday.
 Miss Louie Frink, of Cornwall Bridge was in town Sunday.
 New paint has greatly improved the appearance of the wood work op on St Andrews church, making its steeple look like high granite monu- ment.
 Tie annual thanksoffering meeting of the Ladies Foreign Mission Society is to be held at church parlors Friday afternoon and evening, Nov. 12 Rev, and Mrs Henry Barnum returned mis- sionaries, are expected to be present.
 The funeral of Mrs Ann E Banks was attended at the residence of John | Slosson on Thursday afternoon, Nov. 4. | Rev Russell of of the South Congl { church, Bridgeport, of which church she was member, conducted the ser. vice. Bunia Friday at Danbury. Mrs | Banks has been an invalid several years. In all her helplessness and suffering she was an example of patience and cheerful ness; a friend, mother. whose excel lent christian spirit could not fail to have a happy influence upon those about her. She leaves one son. who is in business ia New York. and three daughters. Mrs Chas Hough of Bridge port, Mrs John Slosson and Mrs M B King.
Connecticut western news., 1897-11-11
MILL RIVER

Mir and Mrs R NJ. Frink drove to Torrington. Ct last week to spend few days with their son, Burton.
 Mrs Dyer Stanard returned from Pitts field Saturday.
 A daughter was born to MT and Mrs Chas Hudson Nov. 1st
 Ernest Fl Hamm moved into the house he recently purchased of John 3igford. Wednesday last.
 Mr Bigford's mother. Mrs Emma Wadhams, and his sister Mrs Lee, who has recently moved from Stock bridge to Willimantic. Ct., and Ter four sons, were with him from Thursday to Mon- lav.
 A few of our young people attended a Harvest party given by Miss M Lucia Lee of Sheffield. Nov. 3d.
 Friday evening company of twenty four young people from Hartsville, Brush Hill, Southfield and Mill River gave Miss Hattie E. Prout surprise party and all report pleasant time.
 Mir and Mrs Alva Knight, of Harts- vile, spent Sunday with his parents. John Decker and family have been visiting relatives ia Salisbury, Ct.
 Rev N. A. Snyder preached at the CongI church Sunday morning. Rev J. B Lewis conducted the Communion service. No evening meeting was be. cause of the union service of the New Marlboro Bible Society at the Baptist church in Southfield. Mrs Allen Barnum, of Ct Burlington and Mrs Perry Leffingwell of Torring ton, Ct, were guests of their father, Al pheus Leffingwell, on Brewer Hill. Des. Henry Sheldon, Lorrin P. Reyes and Henry Reyes were appointed dele gates to the Conference of Churches held at Monterey on Tuesday, Nov 9th
 Michael Brennan, Jr., is at his home for weeks vacation, and also Patrick Brennan was at his home on Sissor Hill.
 Mrs O. B. s. Brewer visits her sister Mrs A. o Nettleton of West Stock bridg, Center from Tuesday until Saturday. We are very sorry to learn that Mich sel Fitz Patrick, who has suffered witt gan-green for several months. and is a the House of Mercy in Pittsfield wher his toe has been removed, is in yer, | critical condition.
 Miss Rose Bailey, of Canaan, spen l Sunday with friends hero.
Connecticut western news., 1897-11-11
HIM E ROCK.

Trinity Church was crowded on last week Wednesday afternoon with people to witness 8 marriage ceremony, the first solemnized within its walls for sev- ersl years The parties who were sub- ject for such gathering were George F Judd and Miss Jennie PerkiEs. At 3 o'clock the bridal party were escorted up the aisle by Albert Patterson with Miss Mills of Millerton, bridesmaid, and Charles Vosburg best man. The bride was prettily dressed in white organdie over blue with veil Walter Wakeman presided at the organ. Rev Mir Tarrant. pastor of the church. performed the ceremony. At the conclusion of the beautiful service the organ pealed forth the wedding march. A reception fol- lowed at the residence of Mir Judd at which there were about fifty guests present. A sumptuous wedding dinner was served during the afternoon. The presents were both numerous and valua- ble. The happy couple commenced housekeeping at once, where we will leave them, wishing them long life and happiness.
 Charles Doty. of Torrington, made 8 flying trip to Lime Rock one day last week.
 Miss Hattie Ensign has been in Shar- on for while.
 Mrs George Dodge, of Canaan. spent a few days of last week with her friend, Mrs Charles Weising.
 Mir and Mrs R Fenton were in Co., pake few days of last week.
 Mrs Lee Ostram has been at Cole brook River for the past week.
 Lee Ostram has been quite i'll but is better.
 Mrs 0 H. Weising is in Bridgeport for few days.
 Miss Beth Wakeman IS visiting her aunt. Mrs Thompson, in Bridgeport.
 c. H. Weising is in New Haven this week.
Connecticut western news., 1897-11-11
NEW MARLBORO.

Mrs Orrin Tucker died very sudden ly week ago last Friday. She was bur ried in Lee.
 Miss Margaret McCanghin, of Spring field, is visiting at her sisters. Mrs John Noonan's.
 O:rin Tucker is thinking of trying to get place to work Tn at Lee. Mir Wade will occupy the house he vacates.
 Rev Bartlett. of Lee, occupied the pulpit of the Congregational church last Sunday.
 Levi Leffiugwell. of Southern New Marlboro is very sick.
 MT Poppa is about to move to Ct. Burlington.
Connecticut western news., 1897-11-11
SPECIAL NOTICES!

Alvord wants to figure your plumb ing and heating contracts.
 Several barrels of choice apples for sale. S. c. Beckley, Canaan.
 Largest assortment, lowest prices on parlor heaters for coal or wood. AL worlds.
 Lowest prices on roofing, pumps, lead pipe, iron pipe, sewer pipe, valves of all kinds, etc.. etc. Alvord's.
 $500 saved and the best range made "Dock kash'', 1928 50 delivered on trial coal or wood-right or left fire box. Alvord's, Winsted, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1897-11-11
EAST CANAAN.

The Y. P. S. c E. received an invita-. tion to the convention of the Housatouic Union held at Falls Village Tuesday, but because of the storm many could not attend.
 Mrs Frank Coons, of Canaan. and Miss Jennie Pratt, of Westfeld, Mass |. visited with c M. Bottum last week.
 Will Webster and family, oi Thomas ton. are at D. s. Roberts.
 Ned Roberts was in town Sunday.
 Miss Katharine Utterwick has been spending few days in Hartford.
 Dea. Anson Lawrence is having his house re. painted. Geo. w. Bottum is doing the work.
 Charles Kilmer has moved his family into the house near Canheld Bros. lime kiln.
Connecticut western news., 1897-11-11
SOMETHING TO DEPEND ON.

Mir James Jones. of the drug firm of Jones x Son, Cowden. H., in speaking of Dr Kings New Discovery, says that last winter his wife was attacked with la grippe. and her case grew so serious that physicians at Cowden and Pana could do nothing for her It seemed to develop into nasty consumption. Hav- ing Dr Kings New Discovery in store, and selling lots of it. be took bottle home. and to the surprise of all she be- gan to get better from first dose. and half dozen dollar bottles cured her sound and well. Dr Kings New Discovery for consumption, coughs and colds is guaranteed to do this good work Try it. Free trial bottles at w. H. Camps drug store.
Connecticut western news., 1897-11-11
POINTERS.
Girl wanted. See adv.

Girl wanted. See adv.
 Heifer strayed. See adv.
 A new grist of bargains this week at The New Berkshire. See adv.
 Get ready for the winter season. and to avoid uncertainty what to get, read G. l.. Parsons X Sons new advertise ment.
 Don't fail to secure the bargains that The Fuller Company now cffer you on mattresses, beds and bedding, springs, lamps, lounges. writing desks and all kinds of furniture and crockery. See new adv.
Connecticut western news., 1897-11-11
CLAYTON.

Bennie Bailey is recovering from the scarlet fever and we have heard of no new cases as yet.
 E. M Rood and wife will go this week to South Manchester to spend the win ter with their sons and close their house here
 0. A. Mcintyre has bought the so called Nelson place near the school house, repaired it, and Dwight Bentley, one of his teamsters, expects to occupy it.
 Social at H. R .Bunnell's Friday even- ing. Nov. 19. Proceeds for pre- aching in chapel.
Connecticut western news., 1897-11-11

From the Lone Star State comes the following letter, written by w. F Class, editor of the Mt. Vernon, (Tex )Herald: :: II have used Cham berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy in my family for the past year, and find it the best remedy for collie and diarrhoea that have ever tried. Its effects are instantaneous and satisfactory, and cheerfully recommend it, especially for cramp collie and diarrhoea. Indeed, we sbail try and keep bottle of it on our medicine shelf as long as we keep house. For sale by w. H. Camp, Canaan; Geo. H. Clark, Salisbury; G B Frink, Falls Village.
Connecticut western news., 1897-11-11
BUCKLEN'S ARNICA SALyE.

The best salve in the world for cuts, cruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum. fever sores, letter, chspped 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 25 cents per box For sale by W. H. Camp.
Connecticut western news., 1897-11-11
Catarrh Cannot be Cured.

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS. as they cannot reach the seat of tho disease. Catarrh Is a blood or constitutional disease, and in order to cure It you must take internal remedies. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and acts directly on the blood and mucous sur faces. Hail's Caiarrh Cure is not a quack medicine It was prescribed by one of the best physicians in this country for years, and Is a regular prescription. It Is composed Of the best tonics known, combined with tho best blood purifiers. acting directly on the mucous surfaces. The perfect combination of the two ingredients Is what produces such wonderful results in curing Catarrh. Send for testimonials, free.
 FJ. CHENEY & O., Props, Toledo, O..
 Sold by druggists, price 75c.
 Halls Family Pills are the best.
Connecticut western news., 1897-11-11
From Aire 10 Son.

As a family medicine Bacon's Celery King tor the nerves passes from sire to son as a legacy. If you have kidney, liver Or blood disorder get a free sample package. If you nave indigestion, constipation, headache, rheumatism, etc., this specific will cure you. Geo. K. Frink, Falls Village; Cochrane Bros, West Cornwall. are sole agents and are dis tributing samples free. Large packages soc. and 25c
Connecticut western news., 1897-11-11
SAI,ISBUR Y.

E. Barton spent Sunday with his brother in Hartford.
 Mrs Geo Parsons, Misses Parsons and Sherwood, also Rev J. c. Goddard st- tended the State O. E. convention at South Norwalk last week.
 John c Beckley. of Canaan, organ izsd large dancing class last week.
 About 20 of the Episcopalians went to Sharon last Friday night and report u fine time.
Connecticut western news., 1897-11-11
Jackets and Capes

The season ie getting pretty we'll advanced, and stocks arc getting low. Now ls A go, d time 10 buy 80 you can get the good of your purchase
 A good ss ladies jacket TO luced to s5 es. good s9 ladies' jacket reduced Co $0 60. A good st0 ladlee jacket reduced Co sl b0. good Sti ladies jacket rsduccd to ss 60. Our capes are at prices that everybody can buy one.
Connecticut western news., 1897-11-11
FARM FOR SALE.

Farm of the late Anna Donalds at Canaan Valley. Large two-story house, and barns, all in good repair. Never failing spring water at house and barn; 80 acres good, well watered. tillable land. Farm will keep 5 cows and horse. One mile from creamery, miles from railroad station, church and post office.
 FRANK J. EMMoSs, ] Aar,,rs
 FRANK H. LASGDoN, A"D' i'' East Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1897-11-11
IDIE FED

BANKS At Kent, Nov 3, Mrs Ann E Banks. aged ST. Burial at Danbury, Conu.
 LOOMS At Falls Village, Nov. 4. N. P. Loomis. aged about 65 years. Burial at Suffield. HURLBURT-At South Canaan, Nov. 6, John R. Hurlburt, aged 72. TRUMAN-At North Eyremont, Mass, Nov. ', Davld H. Truman. aged n.
Connecticut western news., 1897-11-11
Carnets and Oil Clnths

You never saw carpets change hands 70 anickz-our prices nro doing it. No advance yet, hut 1t can't be long. as cur stock Is get tng low at the old prices.
 25 all wool art squares In all sizes at old prices. If you anticipate buying, dont lln- ger whether you trade with us or the othor fellow.
Connecticut western news., 1897-11-11
Towels

We have called your notice to them bofore. nsw lot Of damask oaes, irlnged, worth 2S's only i8e each.
 case large cotton towels, usual ioc goods, only l0c a pair.
Connecticut western news., 1897-11-11
Tea Gowns

Special line of women's fne serge tea gowns-beautiful garments in all colors, tastefuly trimmed, lined throughout, Ss.es to S7 50.
 At si75. eiderdown wrappers in fancy stripes, girdle at waist.
Connecticut western news., 1897-11-11
Cloakings

We are showing to-day very handsome line of cloakings in astrashans and double face cloth effects for children's garments and women's golf capes. All bought before the recent great advance in price in the whole sale market.
Connecticut western news., 1897-11-11
Mems and Women's
UndarWaar

lot ladies combination jersey suits, only 46c. 5nc only 2bc. Sl.la each.
 Mems 75c fleece lined shirts and drawers. 50c each.
Connecticut western news., 1897-11-11

Practical father-I've given you a good college education; what more do you want.
 Son-You haven't yet supplied ne with the means to live up to it.
Connecticut western news., 1897-11-11
E.PHUHT An I COMPANY
Jackets and Wraps

This splendid great stock was formed with the determination to excel this year as before in what could be got and given Tor your money. We pride ourselves on the fact that these new fashionable jackets and wraps are unexampled and unmatohable at the prices in this section of the country-aud we can state without fear of contradiction that we are displaying moro new and fashionable garments than all the other stores in South ern Berkshire combined.
 Jackets, SAYS to Ss5.
 Capes, s9.75 to $25. .ar
 Plush Capes, S5 to $S5.
 Fur Collarettes, Ss.5o to S2s.5o.
Connecticut western news., 1897-11-11
Tailor Made Suits

Some Of the handsomest things that you have ever seen in the line of new suits are ready today, s3.75 to S25.
Connecticut western news., 1897-11-11
=- -==-777-7 MA R R HE'D.

CUMMINGs-DwY At South Dover. N. r., Nov. 8, J. Henry Cummings and Miss Carrie Dwy. both of Kent.
Connecticut western news., 1897-11-11
New Fall Shirt Waists

All ready with the largest line of fall waists we have ever shown-silk waists, plaid wnists, flannel waists, serge waists-sl to $s.9s each.
Connecticut western news., 1897-11-11
Silks

We have by far the biggest collection of handsome plaid silks for waists that can be found in the town. We have been told as much over and over again.
 Five patterns Of black brocaded gros grain silks for skirts and dresses at 75 cents yard. We never had such a quality at this price or pattern, and people are not slow to find 1t out.
Connecticut western news., 1897-11-11

lot chlIdren's 50o plain black cassimere hoao, all Hizaa, only 25c pair.
 I lot seamless, rib cotton hose, l9c quality, only l2ixc pair.
 Hot ladies seamlees fast back cotton hoae, igc quality, A pairs 25c. i9c pair.
Connecticut western news., 1897-11-11
Bed Blankets

l case gray and white cotton blankets, Soc a pair. Remember this ls for n pair.
 Bee our fine line of gray and white wool blankets bought direct ftom tho mill saving you profit Of fully 23 per cont.
Connecticut western news., 1897-11-11
Dress Goods

100 pieces fancy novelty drc~s coods all re- duced from l0c to 2bc per yard.
Connecticut western news., 1897-11-11
Canton Flannel
Hosiery

White and unbIeached eNIra hraVy I19sc goods for Sc.
Connecticut western news., 1897-11-11
IIIHi I1i New Berkshire
 ----------------~~-- Great Barrington's Greatest Dry Goods, Carpet and
 Wall Paper House. HoLL,sTER's OLD STAND.
Bed PuB

bales sikaline, home made, vsry large, filled with pure white batting aa light and airy As eider down. in different patterns, cheap at S2.50 our price $i.09.
Connecticut western news., 1897-11-11
WANTED,

competent girl for general housework In a small family. Address Box 2ss, Canaan, Conn.,
Connecticut western news., 1897-11-11
SPRAYED,

From pasture In sharon about two months ago, good grade Jers.y heifer, yellow, one horn shorter than other coming two years old. Will pay finder all keeping charges, etc.
 A. J. BRAZEE. Box 181, sharon, Conn. Nov. 8, 1897.
Connecticut western news., 1897-11-11
WANTED.

An ex experienced girl for general housework. Address W.W. NORTON, Lime Rock, Conn,
Connecticut western news., 1897-11-11
In Time of Peace, Prepare for War

So we offer you Winter Under wear, for old and young, Win ter Caps, Gloves and Mittens, Hoods, Shawls, Leggins, But ton Caters, etc.
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The Republican Journal Thursday Morning. February H. 1897

feet, rising straight up from the level of
the sea. A fac smile of ''the Marvels''
is stamped upon the silver coins of Nicar-
qua and forms part of the national coat
of-arms. San Juan del Sur saint John
of the South) the southernmost port of
Nicaragua, is a hundred miles below
Corinto. 1t has small village at the
edge of its crescent shaped bay, which
affords anchorage for large steamer, but
for only one or two at time. The semi
circle of hills that environ it are not
more than POO feet high, and upon one of
them is a light house. About 20 miles
above San Juan del Sur is Brito-at pres
ent only the name of location and part
of cattle estate. But the insignificant
port is of great prospective importance as
the Pacific end of the Nicaragua ship
CANAL the much needed enterprise is
ever carried through. From Corinto to
Fonseca Gulf, which washes the limited
southwestern shore of Honduras, and
also separates the northwestern part of
San Salvador,-is distance of about 70
miles; and to- morrow we are off in that
direction. FANNIE BRIGHAM WARD.
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The Growth of Maine.

Following is a tabulated statement of
} polls and valuation of Maine since
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state OF Maine.


February 3d. A ID. 1897
TAKE on execution and will be sold by public
auction on the sixth day of March, A. ID. S97 at
10 O'Clock IN the forenoon, at my office i'll Belfast
in said county, all the right, title and interest
which HOLLIS NJ. WENTWORTH of Belfast in
the County OF Waldo, has or had the Goth day
OF july A. ID. 1896, at four O'Clock and forty min
utes in the p. m, and particularly the following
described real estate situate in Belfast, in said
county, to wit: certain lot of land, being his
homestead, on FroSt'S road, 2d north of PO0r's
Mills stream, being lot 40. division 8, containing
lrty-one acres.
3W5 SAM HI. &. NORTON sheriff
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News Which is Good News to Women.

1t is fact that women who suffer from
female complaints and are consequently
weak, tired, nervous, dragged-out and full
of pains and aches, do not have the same op-
portunity to be cured as do the residents of
the great cities where the most successful
specialists in female diseases reside DIR.
Greene of "a Temple Place, Boston, Mass,
who has the largest practice in the world
and who is without doubt the most success
ful specialist in curing female complaints,
offers to give free consultation by mail to all
women suffering from these distressing
weaknesses, discharges, pains and irregu-
larities Write at once and we promise Dr.
Greene will cure you.
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state of Maine,

February Sd A. u. 1897.
Taken execution and Will he sold by public
auction ON he sixth day Of March. A. u. lS97, at
ten o'clock III the forenoon, my office in Belfast
in said county, all the right, title and interest
which HOLLIS NJ. HALL. Of Belfast, in The CoulI-
ty of Waldo. has or had ON the Doth day of July
A: h. 1896, at one O'Clock and ten minutes in the
afternoon i'll and to the following described real
estate, and particularly the following described
real estate, situate in Belfast. III said county 10
wit The lot and house on south side of Miller
street, second east of High street, being lot 81
division |, containing lG acres. situate III said
Belfast, in said county
3w5 SAMUEL. G. NORTON Sberin
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Maine Central R. R.
TIMETABLE.

On and after Oct. 4, 1896, trans connecting at
Burnham and Waterville with through trains for
and from Bangor Watervile Portland and Bos-
ton will run as follows.
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state of Maine.

February Sd, A. ID. 1897
Taken on execution and will be sold by public
auction on the sixth day of March, A. d. 1897 at
~ O'Clock IN the forenoon, at my office in Belfast,
in said county, all the right. title and interest
which WILLIAM E. BOWLER of Belfast in the
County OF Waldo, has or had on the Goth day Of
ouiy' "A. - 1885, at four O'Clock and fifteen min
utes in the p m, and particularly the following
described real estate in Belfast in said county, TO
wit: certain lot of land in Belfast aforesaid be
ing ms homestead on Searsport shore road, first
W. of Searsport line being lot sixteen. division
one, containing fifty acres
3wb SAMITEI q NOPToN Sbor;.,