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Connecticut western news., 1897-06-17
HON. GEORGE W. HOLLEY.

The Hon. George Washington Holley, a native of Salisbury, died at Ithaca, N. Y., on Saturday, June 12. He was the third son of John, Milton Holley, Esq, and Sally Porter. his wife, and was born at Lakeville, then Furnace Village, Feb. 7th, 1910. He entered West Point in 1929, but was unable to remain there on account of deafness which fell upon him and continued throughout his life growing more and more severe towards its close. On Aug. 23rd, 1888. he married Caroline E. Church, daughter of Chief Justice Samuel Church, of Connecticut. She died May 3Oth, 1884. Of the four chill dren of this marriage only one, Eliza beth F., lived to maturity; she married Irving P. Church, now a professor in ; Cornell University, with whom Mr. Holley made his home from 1882 until his death.
 MT. Holley was man of great cul- ture and refinement, devoting himself to various pursuits, both commercial and literary particularly the latter. He published two books, Niagara. Its History and Geology" in 1872, and Magnetism, or the New Cosmography' in 1894. In addition to this he was a frequent contributor tc',the press and magazines. and delivere,SS many patriot ic orations addresses.
 He resided for many years at Niaga- ra Falls and was at one time member of the New York General Assembly. During the latter years of his life he was deeply engrossed in the study oi electricity and kindred subjects. oi which his book Magnetism" publish. ed in the authors eighty-fifth year, was the outgrowth. MT. Holley was also g member of one or two we'll known scientific societies.
 He was long familiar figure in Lake vile, returning to his native place an. nually, with ever increasing love for il as he advanced in years Active 1T spite of infrmities, he could be seer upon the street, along the trout brook rod in hand or among the hills Though sufferer from complication of diseases, he never complained, bu was always genial and entertaining, full of anecdote aud reminiscence. In hi death we lament the departure of al esteemed and revered friend and kins man. and christian gentleman of th old school.
 Of the children of John M, Holle, and Sally Porter, of whom the lat Alexander H. Holley was one, but tw are now living. Mrs. Samuel Robbin of Lakeville, and Mrs. Moses Lyman 0 Goshen, M. D. R.
Connecticut western news., 1897-06-17
STATE NEWS.

The army worm has made its appear ance in Norwich.
 Henry P. Gilman, of New Hartford. one day recently set over a thousanc tobac- co plants. and next morning found that the cnt worms bad destroyed every plant but one over night.
 The new Methodist church at West Hartland was dedicated last Thursday by Presiding Elder North. The exer- cises were largely attended by the people of Hartland and towns in tbe vicinity. There was morning, after noon and evening session. About dog en clergymen were present The church cost about 5000 of which sum S1, 300 has been subscribed.
 There IS considerable talk just now a. bout building an Episcopal residence for the Protestant Episcopal bishop of Connecticut. Hartford and New Hay en both desire the honor of being the see city of the diocese. Wealthy Epis. copalians in both cities are cosidering the question of building the Episcopal residence,
 Moses Fielding, an Indian of the Mo. | began tribe, a direct descendant of Chief Uncas and in hls day a great hunter, died at Mohegan village near New Lon- don on Thursday, aged 64. Only three members of this family survive.
 Guisseppo Fuda. charged with mur. | dering his wife at East Norwalk on the night of February IT, was convicted of murder iu the first degree before Judge l Bridgeport on Thursday. On the tlial Fuda confessed that he held his wife while Antonio Imprissiuo struck her on the head with an ax.
 Peter Duvenoy and his daughter Pauline, both of Collinsville, were ar. raigned before Judge Thayer in the Superior court at Hartford on Thursday charged with Kidnapping. 13-year- old Mary A. F. Lavsria, the adopted cbild of Mrs. Savaria. Duvenoy is the grandfather of the child and his daughter IS her aunt. Duvenoy plead ed guilty and his daughter pleaded mol guilty. The judge sentenced Duvenoy to pay fine of $500 and to one days i'm prisonment. the case against Pauline was nolled
 Warden Woodbridge of the stat, prison has notified the sheriff of Hart ford county that he will have no rooH in the prison for the 12 prisoners sen fenced at the criminal term just ended till the latter part of.July. l.
 The June criminal term of the Su perior court opened at Litchfield yes terday with Is cases on the docket To-day and the rest of the week tn, I court will sit in Winsted.
 John M Squires, aged "A, a promi nent and highly respected citizen O New Milford, was thrown from his car risge Saturday morning and killed He was driving pair of spirited horse and suddenly they took fright over turning the vehicle and throwing Mir Squires headlong to the ground When picked up he was dead.
 Henry B. Plant. at the head of tn Plant Railway system in Florida is Sranford boy.
 The 103d anniversary of the Cheshir Episcopal Academy will be observed to day.
 The board of pardons refused to com mute the death sentence of Ripple, tn wife murderer. He will be execute, July IA.
 The Litchfeld county caucus nomi mated Edwin G. Seely, of Roxbury, fo member of the state board of agricul ture in the place of T. s. Gold, of Corn wall, who has held the position man years.
Connecticut western news., 1897-06-17
CLAYTON.

Mrs George Rood came up to Ca. naan Friday evening, attended the com. mencement exercises of the Canaan graded school, went to Great Barring, ton Saturday to see her father, who is quite feeble, and returned to her home in South Manchester, Ct, on Sunday.
 Mrs Barden and daughter. of Phil. mont. N. Y, who have been with Mrs Luther Lindsey for few mouths, have returned to their home. Mrs Lindsey < health is much improved.
 Wallace Bently has recently been SC. verely afflicted with rheumatism, but is some better now,
Connecticut western news., 1897-06-17
Sunday School Celebration.

The first septennial celebration of the Wangum Lake Sunday school will be held as an open air meeting in the grove at Canaan Mountain school house, next Sunday afternoon, June 20, beginning at o'clock.
 A very interesting program has been arranged, and the speakers for the oc- casion will be Ex-Secretary W. H. Hall, of West Hartford; Lee A. French, of Bristol; Rev c. ". Hanna. of Falls Vil- lage; Rev A. E Todd, of Norfolk; K. E. E. Munson, present superintendent of the school. The public are cordial. ly invited to attend.
Connecticut western news., 1897-06-17

Indigestion is often taken for con- sumption the word consumption means wasting away, aud dyspeptics cften waste away as badly as consump. tives.
 The reason people waste away is be- cause either they don't get enough to eat, or they don't digest what they dc eal
 If the latter is your trouble. take Shaker Digestive Cordial. This will help you to digest your food and stop your loss of flesh.
 Shaker Digestive Cordial is made from herbs. bark and the juices of fruit, by the weil-known Shakers at Mount Le banon. It possesses great tonic and di- gestive powers.
 Shaker Digestive Cordial has cured many supposed consumptives (whc were really dyspeptics), by simply helping their stomacbs to digest their food, thus giving them nourishment and new strength.
 Sold by druggists. Trial bottles lO cents.
Connecticut western news., 1897-06-17
W EST CURN W ALL.

The ice cream and strawberry festival, which was to be held last Wednesday was put off until Thursday on account of rain. A good attendance was on hand. Receipts were $23 for the Church. We hope to have another soon.
 Chas. R. Smith and wife were in Bridgeport and New York and then sailed up the Hudson to Albany last week. They report good time.
 Children's Day exercises were we'll at tended Sunday evening everyone taking part and doing well.
 J. A, Cochrane las returned from Vermont with another carload of cattle.
 The J. Mallenson Shear Go. has some extra men at work.
 Tho's Raynor's house is going along fast. Andrew Brazee is head man.
 There was dance at Watson Hall last night.
Connecticut western news., 1897-06-17
CANAAN VALLEY.

Charlie Benton had five swarms of bees come out in one day, and they all went together in one swarm. There were nearly bushel of them and he put them Tn a four-story hive. and they seem to be doing finely; Charlie is get ting to be quite an expert in bee keep ing
 Saturday Frenchmau living on the Shores place, was attacked by a couple of men and beaten severely. Cause un- known.
 Wm. Peck, who was taken to Bridge- port for treatment, has had three can. cers removed, two from bis face and one from his breast.
 Mrs A B. Benton spent last week with friends in Waterbury.
Connecticut western news., 1897-06-17
No Private Postal Cards.

From the large number ofinquiries now being received by the postoffice depart. ment. there seems to be a general be. lief that Congress has authorized the issue and the use of private postal cards, mailable at one-cent rate of post age. This belief is unfourded. Tbe department has called the attention oi ell postmasters to this fact and has no. tified them that no law has been enact. ed on the subject, so that mailing cards, bearing written messages, when deposi ted in the mails are still subject to post age at letter rate.-Amenia Times.
Connecticut western news., 1897-06-17

There is more Catarrh is this section of the country than all other diseases put together, and until the last few years was supposed to be incurable. For great many years doc- tors pronounced 1t local disease and pre- scribed local remedies, and by constantly fail ing to cure with local treatment, pronounced it incurable. Science has proven catarrh to be constitutional disease. and therefore re- quires constitutional treatment. Halls Ca tarrh Cure, manufactured by F. J. Cheney X Co.,, Toledo, Ohio, is the only constitutional cure on the market It is taken internally in doses from 10 drops to a teaspoonful. It acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. They offer one hundred dollars for any case it fails to cure. Send for circu- lars and testimonials. Address,
 F. J. CHENEY & co. Toledo, O. Sold by Druggists 75c.
 Halls Family Pills are the best.
Connecticut western news., 1897-06-17
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 2c cents per box. For sale by W. H. Camp.
Connecticut western news., 1897-06-17
Glad Tidinga.

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. Brink, Falls Village; Cochrane Bros, West Cornwall.
Connecticut western news., 1897-06-17
SHARON.

A. V. I. S. benefit will be, played by the Julian Comedy Go. here on June 22, presenting the four act drama Two Loves and A Life." The com pany gave splendid satisfaction last week, The moving pictures are great feature,
Connecticut western news., 1897-06-17
NEW MARLBORO.

Mrs. l.. Wood has purchased new span of horses. ..-
 Ernest Leffingwell has been quite sick, but is able to be about the house at present
 Mrs. Wallace Hall is on tue sick list.
 Charlie Bentley was at home over Sunday,
 Mrs John Noonan is supplying Miss Jobnson's place iu the Mill River school until the end of the term.
Connecticut western news., 1897-06-17

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Connecticut western news., 1897-06-17
Le0GJ Notices.
DIsTRIoT of sharon, ss. Probate oour

nISTRICT of sharon, ss. Probate Court, b May 13, 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 6 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 payment to
 D BRADFORD COLE, Executor. P. o. Address, Sharon, Conn. nISTRICT of Cornwall ss. Probate Court, U 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- pery attested, within said time, will be de- barred recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested 10 make imme- diate payment to
 WILLIAM Fox, Administrator. P. o. Address Cornwall Hollow, Ct.
Connecticut western news., 1897-06-17
Town Of Canaan, Conn.
1st May 1897

Notice is hereby given to holders of Bonds of the town of Canaan, Conn, that all of said Bonds No, to 80 inclusive and interest thereon maturing July 1st 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 satao.r,an ,ou-, of G. K. WILCOX Gsns.n Conn CHARLES E,HANcHRTT
Connecticut western news., 1897-06-17

A mother who had punished her child caught the culprit making faces at her. The little one explained as fol- lows:-"I was trying to smile at you, mamma, but my face slipped
Connecticut western news., 1897-06-17
SALISBURY,

Mrs Frank Whyland and children are visiting friends in New York.
 Miss Bertha George has returned to her home for the summer from St. Mar garet's, Waterbury.
 Miss Grace Warner is at her home from St. Agnes school, Albany.
 Miss Elsie Huntley, of Great Barring ton, Mass, spent Sunday with friends.
 Mrs Stoddard is spending few days with her daughter in Van Deusenville, Mass. #.
 Children's Day was celebrated at the morning service in Cong'l church. Mrs Jewell, who has been connected with the Sunday school for sixty-four years, told something of the Sunday schools of the past. Rev J. 0. Goddard spoke about the Sunday schools of the present and MT H. F. Landon on the Sunday schools of the future. There was infant baptism The attendance was large.
 Services for Trinity Sunday were celebrated in St. John's church at o'clock in the afternoon. Two children were baptized. The church was well filled at this service.
Connecticut western news., 1897-06-17

Miss Mary Bower arrived home on Monday from Virginia in good health and wearing coat uf tan that does great credit to Virginia's sun. She has promised to return in the early autumn to spend another year at Hampton.
 The under-mountain road is a popu- lar route for bicyc clists and on Sunday afternoon as party of young men were speeding with another party in car. rage, young man named Vosburg was run down by the horse and very serious ly hurt He was brought to the village in the carriage and received medical at. tention.
Connecticut western news., 1897-06-17

Every president of the United States has been either lawJ CT or a soldier or both.
Connecticut western news., 1897-06-17
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The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-02-19
Rest.

Rest, Kan, Feb. II, 1897.-Farmer'
are wishing for better weather.
Roads are getting passable.
Joseph Maxwell is feeding 165 head
of cattle.
Miss Emma Matagan is working fol
Mr.. Venard.
E. F. Maxwell is putting new show
cases in his store.
Mr.. Perry, of Emporia, was in this
vicinity Tuesday.
w. H. Riley was at Chanute on bus
mess Wednesday.
We hear that the High Prairie
school is getting very small.
Bert Templeman is working for Mr..
Kriser, he being laid up with grip"
Mr.. Harvey N. Offenbacker and
Miss Ora Cusey, both of this place,
were married by Probate Judge Keck,
at Fredonia, last week.
The Rest band practiced Monday
night, They can clay "What friend
we have in Jesus" to finish and then
repeat. Success to you, boys.
The valentine party at Mr.. Losey's
last Saturday night was attended by a
large crowd of young people. Each
had to take an extra before he left.
A number of copies of the TIMES
were distributed at e. F, Maxwell's
store last week. This is the best pap
er for local news in the state. Give
Mr.. Maxwell your subscription.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-02-19
Carlton.

carlton, Kans., Feb. 16,-Protracted
meeting at the M. e. church this
week, conducted by Rev. McNary.
John Clopine jr, left for California
Monday night.
Miss Ella Brown of Humboldt is visi-
ting in carlton.
Mrs. George Sellman is on the 81 OK
list for the past few days,
The sale of Mr.. Lerch last Thursday
was well attended, and fair prices were
realized.
Henry Elliott came up from Thayer
Saturday. A diminutive moustache
accompanied him.
Mr.. Herbage's youngest child which
has been very sick during the past
week is slowly improving.
Rumor says carlton is to have three
new houses; at present but one is in
sight. A. Chickadonz is beginning
MS UnlS week, just easG OF Ine scn0Ol
house.
Mrs. Will Clopine and her sister-in-
law, Miss Mary Clopine left for Ne
braska Monday night. Will will go
through with his team asSoon as the
roads will permit.
Lizzie Ensminger, aged seventeen,
the eldest daughter of Mr.. Ensminger
died last Friday morning of Cerebro-
spinal meningitis. She was injured
about two years ago by being thrown
from wagon and had never enterely
recovered from the shock. Funeral
services Saturday at U. B. church by
Rev. Vezie and remains inferred in
carlton cemetery.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-02-19

Miss Sadie Holton, the evangelist
who has been conducting series of
MEETINGS at the Peach Grove school
house, left for her home at Erie today.
MARRIED.
At the home of the BRIDES parents,
Wednesday evening, Feb. 18th, 1897,
Mr.. Chas. e. EKlund and Miss Amanda
Peterson were joined in holy matri-
mony by Rev. S. B. Dyckman. The
contracting parties have both been
reared in this vicinity. The groom is
a son of Mr.. Charles Eklund, who came
to this country in an early day, and
the bride is a daughter of John Peter
son, who also came here at an early
date, and settled on farm 4 miles
north of Villas. The groom recently
purchased a farm of j. w. Carter,
three miles south of Villas, and has i'm
proven its appearance, and with his
bride will soon take up their abode on
said place and engage in farming. We
Join with a host of friends in wishing
them success, and long and prosper
Gus life. A number Of the relatives
and friends were in attendance at the
wedding; Many useful and ornamen-
tai presents were received. The eve
ming was spent in music, refreshments
ana singing until a late hour when
the guests returned to their homes
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-02-19

The Valentine Social given at the
Christian church, last Monday night,
was a success in every particular way.
Eveay one enjoyed himself until a
late hour, and left the church several
dollars better off.
]. S. Cantley has opened new res
taurant in the building formerly occu-
pied by the Daily Meet Market. Mr..
Cantley was formerly in the same bust
ness and is very popular among our
people; we predict for him a liberal
patronage.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-02-19
Thayer.

Thayer, Kans., Feb. 16, 1911. G.
Lourance left yesterday for Salina,
KS, to attend Masonic grand lodge.
Mrs. Nigh has been quite sick, but is
improving.
E. L. Barnes went to Chanute on
business Wednesday.
Philip Osborn talks of moving out
on his farm this spring.
Philip Moyniham has moved from
town to the old Parsons farm.
George Gelwix has been and is yet
quite sick, not being able to be out.
Albert Ray received four or five car
loads of cattle for feeding last week.
Mrs. w. II. Latimer, of Cedarvale,
is visiting her sister, Mrs. Chas. Mills.
Mrs. Sleeper is now lividg in her own
house and Mrs. Emery is boarding
with her.
Mrs R. d. Arnold and daughter
Oracle have been quite sick, but are
improving.
George Torrance has been quite dis
consulate for some time, but is now
looking up again.
Miss Bessie Barnes has been quite
sick, but is now recovering, and the
Major is much pleased.
Harry McNulty was up from Cotfey-
vile Sunday, visiting his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. ThoS. McNulty.
AL Eagles and family left last week
for Los Angeles, Cal, where they in
tend making their future home.
The firm of G. w. Lourance & Son
are doing large business. They have
one of the neatest stores in Southeast
ern Kansas.
Mrs. Clara Herbey, accompanied by
Mrs. Wright, arrived here from Kans-
as City to visit few days with her
parents, Squire Long and family.
j. Morgan Dunsmore and wife re-
turned from Topeka Sunday morning
Mrs. Dunsmore will remain here in
Thayer. Mr.. Dunsmore returned to
Topeka.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-02-19
Union Valley.

The question of the day is, "Did you
get valentine?"
E. L. Tennis has sold out his meat
market in Chanute.
Rev. Porter will preach at the f. B.
church next Sunday morning. All in
vited.
Several pupils were absent from
school this week on account of bad
roads.
Mr.. Huffman, from near Villas, was
in this vicinity last week taking ord
ers for enlarged pictures.
Mrs. Ella Mcdonald and children
spent the fore part Of this week visit
ing her mother, Mrs. Bowers.
Miss Bertha Savage, our school
teacher, did not get to 60 home last
week on account of the condition OF
the roads.
Bert Kepley has moved on the Rob
erts farm with his brother Ed. We
understand that a nephew of Mr.. Hit
on's is going to move onto his farm.