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Connecticut western news., 1897-06-24
LA "A EyILLE.

The Union service last Sunday even- ing at the NJ. F. church was attended by large and pleased congregation. The pastor opened the meeting by read ing passage of Scripture. Rev. J. c Goddard then offered prayer, after which the Angel trio from the Oratorio "Elijah" was sung by Miss Woolsey. soprano; Miss Susie Norton, first alto; Miss Louise Miller, second alto. 1t was we'll rendereb in perfect harmony, Rev. F. D. Abrams then introduced the Speaker of the evening, President c. B. Foote of the Connecticut Sunday School Union, whose address was very ln- structive as regards the homo training of children.
 The mems meeting at the Town House last Sunday evening was well attended and much enjoyed by the in- mates of the institution. T. l.. Norton was the leader.
 Edward Hubbard. of New Canaan, was here over Sunday the guest of Mir. and Mrs. Ed. Winkworth.
 Mrs. David Potter went to Albany several weeks ago to visit relatives She is still there and quite ill with rheumatism and under doctors care.
 Mrs NJ. H. Silvernale and her two boys in company with her mother, Mrs J. M. Miller, went to Amenia, N. Y. last Saturday to visit friends and were the guests of the James Newman family, They report Leonard Pfshl, we'll kn jwn here, quite sick with rheumatism iu his head. He has not been able to work in his harness shop in six weeks. Hubert Williams is confined to the house with illness.
 Our gardeners are at present in great glee. fer their vegetables are growing luxuriantly. H. J. Bissell has peas in blossom and they are at least eight l feet in height. Chas. Day has his mar ket garden full of tue most perfect veg etables ever seen. He also has the lar ] gest strawberries seen here in many years, and has some of them on exbibi- tion at the H. J Bissell Go. store. E Silvernale also has hls large market garden full of delicious vegetables of all kinds. Many of the private gardens are equally blessed.
 Mrs George H. Morton. of New York, while riding on her bicycle Monday, lost control of her wheel and collided with A. E. Bartram, of Sharon. Mrs Morton received several bad cuts about the head but Mir Bartram was only slightly | injured.
Connecticut western news., 1897-06-24
Fires in Negaunee.

Negaunee, Mich, is place in which many Litchfeld county families are in terested, owing to kindred connections there. The place is now suffering from terrible scourge of incendiary fires. A large part of the population consists of foreigners who work in the mines, which are now partially shut down-and the ignorant foreigners are seeking ven geance on all property owners there.
 The Negauuee Iron Herald of the 18th inst, makes mention of three in- cendIary fires during the past week, one being the barn of Mrs E S. Green, which was fired at night, at an hour premeditated evidently to do great dam age as the barn is in very close proxim- ity to her house, which stands in a thickly settled portion of the city. Prompt action on the part of the fire department only saved the residence from destruction.
 Another fire was in building owned by Lewis Corbit. who is large real es- tate owner. This building was almost totally destroyed, and $500 in cash be- longing to tenant was burned up.
 The other fire was house belonging to the fire department in which the en- zine had formerly been stored.
 It is beginning to require as much fortitude to live with the so-called ciUH- ized inhabitants in the frontier mining towns as it did in past years to brave the scalping knife of the Indians.
Connecticut western news., 1897-06-24
LITTLE SMITH.
A Quiet Home Wedding.

Mir Robert Little and Miss Caroline Smith were married Wednesday even ing, June l6. at the home of Mir Little in the town of Salisbury. The cere- mony was performed by the Rev c. w. Hanna. of Falls Village. The wedding guests were few of the near relatives and intimate friends of the bride and groom. After the wedding the com pany partook of an elegant wedding supper.
 The bride is tue sister of c. L.Smith, formerly of Twin Lakes. and since April 1st has kept house for Mir Little, her brother having the care of the farm.
Connecticut western news., 1897-06-24
A Good Investment.

Four or five years ago the town of Hampstead, Queens county. N. Y. voted to spend $4OO,OO in road improve ments. Farms at the time were worth from $30 to $50 an acre. They are now worth several hundred dollars an acre and return good interest for those who purchased them at that price. This has been such an object lesson to their neighbors that something like $1 ,000, 900 will be spent this year in other parts ( f Queens county aud neighborhood in building good roads. This may seem 8 large amount of money to be spent for the purpose, but owing to the char acter of the soil and the fact that good road material must be bought the cost of construction is higher than it wonld be in most parts of the state.-Pawlir g Chronicle.
Connecticut western news., 1897-06-24
Their Fifih Anniversary.

Mir and Mrs B. A. Peirce were given a surprise party at their residence on Granite avenue last Tuesday evening, the 22d inst. the occasion being tue fifth anniversary of their marriage. Mir and Mrs H. B. Ives We're in the conspi- racy and tkey invited Mir and Mrs Peirce to accompany them to Twin Lakes and spend the afternoon and ear ly evening in fishing. Whea the fish ing party arrived home about 9 p. m. they found the Peirce mansion in pos session of about forty residents of Gran ite avenue. The surprise was complete, nevertheless it was agreeable.
 Had the fishing rarty returned with n large number of fish it would have been double surprise; however, the fishing trip was enjoyable and resulted in catching more fish than the parties could eat, but on arriving home and finding their house in possession of their neighbors MT and Mrs Peirce were oO HliuShy UT laNAiIut stories did not agree in regard to the number of fish caught.
 Mir and Mrs Peirce were welcomed home by their neighbors, and they in return expressed their pleasure at meet ing their neighbors. The evening was spent in social conversation and in con- gratulations, interspersed with vocal and instrumental music The visitors had provided generous supply of cake and ice cream which was served at the proper time. Then very nice rocking chair with upholstered seat. a pair of silver sugar tongs, silver napkin ring, and "silyer certificate" were presented Mir and Mrs Peirce who returned their sincere thanks in very happy manner. About1l p. m. the visitors took their departure, after wishing the esteemed couple many returns of the anniversary.
Connecticut western news., 1897-06-24
CHAPlN WILLIE.

The Sunday school exercises on Chil- dren's Day were first class. The ch1l- dren. though young did exceedingly we'll. Two solos by young girls were we'll rendered. Miss Nellie Steuerwald presided at the organ. A. J. Spur de- livered an address to the children on Character" which was listened to at tentively and was well spoken of.
 Andrew Humes has leased his quarry for five years to James w. Carpenter who is operating the Goodale quarry in Sheffield, Mass.
 Mrs William Greenwood and child ren have arrived at the Ward farm. Isaac Garry is at his cottage near the Humes farm Messrs Dalamater, Olin and Wheeler and families are occupying their cottages at Humes point.
Connecticut western news., 1897-06-24
Origin of a New Eng land Industry.

In 1798 Betsey Metcalf, of Dedham, Mass, made bonnet out of oat straw, fashioning it after an English bonnet then in style. She fattened the straw with the blade of her scissors, split it with her thumb nail, braided it into the requisite number of strands and bleach ed by holding it over the vapor of burn ing sulphur. She afterward taught the young ladies of her vicinity how to do it, and thus laid the foundation of the extensive business now carried on in stray hats in New England.
Connecticut western news., 1897-06-24
Rise of the Clock Industry.

The following facts are taken from the annalg of Winchester: Samuel and Luther Hoadley and Riley Whiting be- gan the manufacture of wooden clocks in 1901. The Hoadleys retired from business in 1913, Riley Whiting con- tinuing in the business. In 1925 he began making eight. day brass clocks. Mir Whiting died in 1885 and in 1841 the concern was purchased by Lucins Clark and since then. the business has been conducted successively by Clark, Gilbert, & Co.,, William l.. Gilbert, The Gilbert Mfg Go. the William l.. Gilbert Clock Go. incorporated in1871.
Connecticut western news., 1897-06-24
RESTRICT of Canaan, ss. Probate Cour ID June 22d, 1897.

nISTRICT of Canaan, ss. Probate Court. lD June 22d, 1897.
 Estate Of Whiting c. Kellogg, late of Ca naan in said district, deceased.
 Upon the application of Isaac P. Hornbeck, administrator, praying that he may be auth orized to compromise and settle a certain ac- tion now pending in the Superior court for Litchheld County entitled Samuel A. Eddy, administrator etc. vs. Isaac F. Hornbeck ,ad- ministrator etc. and a certain proceeding pending in said Superior court entitled Samuel A. Eddy's, administl atoI's etc. ct al. appeal from commissioners and all other doubtful or disputed claims in favor of or against said estate as per application on file more fully appears, 1t is
 Ordered-rhat said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office in North Canaan in said district on the 1st day of July A D. 1897 at one 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 district.
 Attest: DAVID c. WHTrTLEsEY, Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1897-06-24
Le0Gl Notices.

DISTRICT of Salisbury, ss. Probate Court, h June 21, A D. 1897.
 Estate of Elisha Turpin late of Salisbury in said district deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the district of Salisbury hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarred a recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immedi- ate paymentto
 ELLEN LUcRETIA TURPIN, Executrix. P. o. address Falls Village, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1897-06-24
EAST CANAAN.

Mir and Mrs Homer Allyn and daugh- ter Clara went to New York last week to be present at the nuptials of friend of theirs.
 MT and Mrs Anson A. A.Lawrencevisited friends in Great Burlington, Mass, last week.
 MT and Mrs Henry Prescott TT, pleas antly 3omiciled in their new home.
 Our schools close this week for the summer vacation.
 School meeting for choosing new officers for another year is to be held at the school house, Monday evening, 28 inst.
Connecticut western news., 1897-06-24
nISTRICT of Canaan ss. Probate Court, U June 22. A. D. 1897.

| llblhlOI Ol Odudhn es, ITOphl6 COurt, D June 22. A. D. 1897.
 Estate of Laura B. Kellogg late of Canaan in said district, deceased.
 Upon the application of Samuel A. Eddy, administrator with the will annexed, praying that he may be authorized to compromise and settle certain action now pending in the Superior court for Litchfleld County entitled Samuel A. Eddy. administrator, etc. vs. Isaac P Hornbeck administrator, etc. and a cer- tain proceeding pending in said Superior court entitled~Samuel A. Eddy's, adminlstra- tors etc. ct al. appeal from commissioners and all other doubtful or disputed claims in favor of or against said estate, as per appli- cation on file more fully appears. it is
 Ordered, that said application be heard and determined at the probate office in North Canaan in said district, on the Is. day Of July A. D. 1897 at 1 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 a circulation in said dis trict.
 Attest, DAVID O. WHITTLEsEY, Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1897-06-24
THURSDAY, JUNE "A, 1897.
An Important Decision.

Judge l.. M. Hubbard, of the New Haven Court of Common Pleas, last week rendered decision in the case of the State vs. Thomas J. Coffee to the effect that section 3,038 of the General Statutes. according to which a person may be fned not more than $50 for keeping bar or public place in which it is reputed that liquors are kept for sale, does not cite an offense for which person may be punished.
Connecticut western news., 1897-06-24
BUCKLEN'S ARNICA SALVE.

The best salve in the world for 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 25 cents per box. For sale by ". H. Camp.
Connecticut western news., 1897-06-24
Populists Not Wanted.

Kansas has RO. 900 Union veterans, and 10000 of these are Populists A move- ment is now on foot to induce these Populistic veterans to withdraw from the Grand Army because the latter re- mains patriotic organization. New Hartford Tribune
Connecticut western news., 1897-06-24
CLAYTON.

A strawberry soc1al will be held on the lawn of Albert D. Barnes, near the lime kilns, on Tuesday, June 29, from 5 till 10 o'clock for the benefit of Clay ton Union Chapel Society. All are cordially invited.
Connecticut western news., 1897-06-24
Town Of Canaan, Conn.

Notice Is hereby given to holders of Bonds of the town of Canaan, Conn that all of said Bonds No, s to 30 inclusive and interest thereon maturing July let 1897 will be paid on that date upon presentation of the said bonds and coupons at the office of J. Lee Ensign, treasurer of the town of Canaan, Conn. At which time interest on same will stop.
 WALTER KELLOGG o.,.a...., ..-u ., G. K. WILCOX T S',SS.on r,a conn VI
Connecticut western news., 1897-06-24
NEW MARLBORO.

The students of the old South Berk- shire Institute will hold their first bi- ennial reunion at the New Marlboro Inn on July 8th. All the old students will be welcomed and are at liberty to bring whom they please with them.
Connecticut western news., 1897-06-24
DIsTRIoT of oOrpwa ss. Probate Court,

DIsTRIOT of Cornwa ss. Probate Court, D June 3rd, A. D. 1897.
 ESTATE of Robert Fox late of Cornwall in said district, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the district of Cornwall, 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 recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make imme- diate payment to
 WILLIAM Fox, Administrator. ?. O. Address Cornwall Hollow, Ct.
Connecticut western news., 1897-06-24
Glad Tfdimgs,

The specific for dyspepsia, liver complaint, rheumatism, costiveness, general debility. is Bacon's 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 soc. and 25c Sold only by Geo. E. Frink, Falls Village Cochrane Bros, West Cornwall.
Connecticut western news., 1897-06-24
VEST CURNW ALL.

Dr Arthur M. Pratt has been appoint ed by Coroner Higgins Medical examiner for the town of Cornwall, in the place of Dr Livingston, deceased.
Connecticut western news., 1897-06-24

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 .'Subscribers who do not give express notice to she contrary are considered as wishing tocontinue their subscriptions.
 '.If Ifsubscribers der the ediscontinuance ofther eaper the pu ublshers may continue to send them Nntil all arrears are paid
Connecticut western news., 1897-06-24

Where the fault lies You can't keep secret to save your life, Florence. ' Yes, I can; but the woman to whom I confide it can't keep it. it."-Chicago Rec
Connecticut western news., 1897-06-24

The oldest flute in the world is made of the thigh bone of A sheep, and was found in a tomb on the Nile.
Connecticut western news., 1897-06-24

Any wife can make her husband tremble by say ing she "has heard some thing" about him.
Connecticut western news., 1897-06-24
TO OUR ADVERTISERS.

Advertisers desiring change. must have their copy at this office by Tuesday noon, sure, in order to, insure publica- ton the same week.
Connecticut western news., 1897-06-24
awhAcr,ns,on Accouus.

Tho date on the colored slip of paper with sae name Of the subscriber shows the time to which the subscription Is paid: thus, R B BmiAh 5jul97 indicates that Mir Smith has paid for his paper to July 5, 1897. It Is hoped that IS indicated by the date on their papers, is always correct, and when they pay for a re- newal of their subscription will observe proper credit, and in the event of an error to Inform us for correction at once. No claims tor errors in these accounts will hereafter be considered unless presented within thirty days after the payment Is claimed to have been made, az the receipt of the paper with the date to which the subscription IS paid vlatnly printed thereon Is prima facie eV1' sance of it's acceptance as correct.
Connecticut western news., 1897-06-24
DIsTRIcT of sharon, ss. Probate Court,

nIsTRIcT of sharon, ss. Probate Court, U May IS, A. D., 1897.
 Estate of David H. Cole, late of Sharon, in said district, deceased,
 The court of Probate for the district of sharon hath limited and allowed months from the date hereof for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement, Those who neglect to present their accounts properly attested, within said time, will be debarred d recovery. All persons Indebted to said estate arc requested to make immedi- ate payment to
 D. BRADFORD COLE, Executor. P. O. Address, Sharon, Conn.
The herald., 1897-09-19
PART vi.

Donkin looked out for a fair wind
along with the rest. No one knew the
venom of his thoughts now. He was
silent, and appeared thinner, as If con-
sumed slowly by an inward rage at the
injustice of men and of fate. He was
ignored by an and spoke to no one, but
his hate for every man looked out
through his eyes. He talked with the
cook only, having somehow persuaded
the good man that he-Donkin-was a
much illuminated and prosecuted per-
son. Together they bewailed the i'm
morality of the ships company. There
could be no greater criminals than we,
who by our lies conspired to send the
soul of poor, ignorant, black man to
everlasting perdition. Podmore cooked
what there was to cook, remorsefully,
and felt all the time that by preparing
the food of such sinners he imperilled
his own salvation. Donkin agreed with
the cook; could find no words severe
enough to criticise our conduct: and
when in the heat of reprobation he
swore at us, Podmore, who would have
liked to swear also if 1t hadn't been for
his principles, pretended not to hear.
So Domain. unrebuked, cursed enough
for two. cadged for matches; borrowed
tobacco, loafed for hours and very much
at home. before the stove. From there
he could hear us on the other side of
the bulkhead. talking to Jimmy. The
cook knocked the pots about, slammed
the oven door, muttered prophecies of
damnation for all the ships company:
and Donkin, who did not admit of any
hereafter, except for purposes of bias
The herald., 1897-09-19
ODDS AND ENDS.

For nearly half a century there lived
near Columbia, Mo-, on fine farm of
16S acres a brother and sister. Will
liam and Julia Barnes, both deaf
mutes. They lived utterly alone and
little was known of them except that
they were remarkable pair. Neither
had ever seen a railroad train and
knew little of modern civilization.
They dressed in the style of fifty years
ago.
William Barnes, the older of the
pair, died recently at the age of n
years, and the sister was prostrated
with grief. She refused to see visitors
and remained for days alone in her
room with the door locked. It was
reported in the neighborhood that q
large sum Of money was in the house
and it was feared that the place would
be raided. James English and Par
ker Barnes Of that neighborhood, ce-
cided to investigate. They searched
the house and found 1t like Klondike
gold mine. Money was everywhere
under the carpets, over the doors and
windows, tucked into old shoes and
stockings. They found gold, silver,
and bills, besides number of valuable
notes and papers. In all $4,000 was
found. The Public Administrator was
informed, and on the belief that the
aged sister of the deceased was ire
sponsible, the money was placed in a
bank. The parents of the strange pair
lived and died on the same farm.
The herald., 1897-09-19

Higher" muttered the boatswain
angrily All the heads were raised; ev.'
cry man stirred uneasily. but James
Wait gave no sign Of going. In death
and swathed up for all eternity, he yet
seemed to hang on to the ship with the
grip of an undying fear.
Higher, lift!" whispered the boats.
vain fercely.
He won't CO." stammered one Of tho
men shakily and both appeared ready
to drop everything.
Mr.. Caker waited, burying his face
in the book. and shutting his feet
nervously. All the men looked pro-
foundly disturbed; from their midst q
faint humming noise spread out-grow-
ing louder.
"Jimmy!" cried Belfast in wailing
tone. and there was a second of shud-
dering dismay. Jimmy. be a man"
he shrieked passionately. Every mouth
was wide open. not an eyelid winked.
He stared wildly, twitching all over;
he bent his body forward like a mar
peering at a horror. "Go!" he shout
ed. and leaped off with his arm thrown
out. go, Jimmy!-Jlmmy, go! Col"
His fingers touched the head Of the
body, and the gray package started
reluctantly to whizz of the lifted
planks with the suddenness Of flash
Of lightning. TIE crowd stepped for
ward like one man; a deep Ah-h-h!
came out vibrating from the broad
chests. The ship rolled as II relieved
Of an unfair burden; the sails tapped.
Belfast, supported by Archie, gasped
Historically: and Charley, who, anxious
to see Jimmy's last dive. leaped head
long on the rail, was too late to see
anything but the faint circle Of van
ishlng ripple.
Mr.. Baker, perspiring abundantly,
read out the last prayer in a deep ru-
NOR Of excited men and f1uttering sails.
"Amen!" he said in an unsteady growl,
and closed the book.
Square the yards" thundered a
voice above his head. All hands gave
a jump; one or two dropped their caps;
Mr. Baker looked up surprised. The
master, standing on the break Of the
poop. pointed to the westward. Breeze
coming he said, square the yards.
Look alive. men!"
What did 1 tell you?" mumbled old
Sullivan, f1inging down coil after coil
with hasty energy. II knowed it
he's gone, and here it comes"
1t came with the sound Of lofty and
powerful sigh. The sails filled, the ship
gathered way, and the waking sea be-