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Connecticut western news., 1897-12-30
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The Xmas exercises in the chapel Sunday evening, under the supervision of William Oliver. passed of very pleasantly. Wm Boeler deserves much credit for bis talk on "The Significance of Christ's Birth.
 Rev ". o. Ferris of New Haven is spending the week with us.
 Gustave Listman is spending his two weeks vacation tfrom Northteld) at home.
 Miss Bessie Mccoy. of Lime Rock. spent 3 few days last week with Mrs J T Hubbard.
 Talk about shooting. The writer saw two mep shoot at one wild dnck fifteen times and at last someone came along and killed the duck with stone. Speaks we'll for Cornwall sportsmsn.
 Theo. W, Dean has served papers on the town of Sharon for damsg' 8, for in- jnries received by his wife being thrown from 6 wagon nearly two years ago.
 Halsey Calkins is able to be out again.
 Wm Concanon spent Xmas in Bridge port.
 Theo. Risley. of So. Lee, spent Xmas with his daughter, Mrs E. R. DaviSon.
 R. E. Dayison, of So. Lee. is spend ing few days with his son. E R. Day. ison.
 Edward 0. Baldwin is home from Yale for the holiday vacation
 Miss Bessie Raynor spent Xmas in Bridgeport.
 Jos. Mallinson was in New York last week on business.
 District schools are closed for two weeks vacation.
 Miss Clementine Belotte, of Sharon, is spending few days with Joe Cole
 We had nice skating few days last week.
 Wm Oviatt was home from Bridge port over Xmas and I tell you what it is, the girls were all happy. ''a
Connecticut western news., 1897-12-30
FALLS VILLAGE.

Sam Lyman is spending the holidays at Miss Calls.
 Miss Edna Spur is home from New York for the holidays.
 Fred Scoville and bride returned from their trip to Washington, D. O.. on Friday last They left for their new house in Bridgeport on Wednesday morning.
 Mss A. l.. Odell has moved her mill linery rooms from the old bank build- ing to rooms in the Tucker block.
 Isaac Duncan and Edw. Prescott, of Norfolk. were in town Monday.
 Miss Lucy Randall is spending the holidays in New Haven.
 Mrs Maltbie is visiting her daughter Mrs l.. P. Dean, in Bridgeport.
 Wm Burkett. of D,nbury, Edw Kill mer and wife and Michael Boyle, of New Haven, and Louis Bnrkett, of Ct. Barri gton, spent Christmas at their respective homes here.
 A. McLeish and family spent Christ mas in New Haven. Miss Minnie Jacobi \ ith her sister Mrs O R Morris, at Torringtop. Mrs E. A. Day with her son in Salisbury. Frank Grey and Harry Russell in New York citv; Albert Loed. or and wife in New Haven.
 Wash White and Clarence Finkle are visiii- at Harmon Finkle's.
 Miss Lucia Cook is visiting Miss Ida Spurr.
 Christmas was observed at both churches. At the M. E church a Christmas ladder held the gifts for the juveniles, while at the chapel they were served out from g Christmas pie.
 The young men are planning an h. digestion Sociable to be given in the parlors of the Cong1 Chapel Friday evening. The ladies are expected to take the gentlemen to supper from ' to p m.. after which entertainment will be furnished until Jan. l. 1898 Pepsin gum will be served as dessert.
Connecticut western news., 1897-12-30
CORN WALL.

Christmas exercises were held in the chapel on Christmas eve There was 8 Christmas tree loaded with gifts for the members of the Sunday school and other children residing in this parish John Richter acted as Santa Clans and distributed the gifts.
 Cyrus w. Marsh and wife and Miss Nancy Fox have lately returned from a two mouths visit to friends in Ohio. coming back by way of Washington. D.. O.
 Walter Chipman and wife. of New Britain, visited friends in Cornwall last week
 Misses Rose and Edith Baldwin spent Christmes in town.
 MT and Mrs Frank Loucks are visit. ing at Wm Benuett's.
 Mrs Charles Ottman is visiting friends in Danbury.
 Jake Van Bergen has taken to himself Southern Rose. They were married by Rev Mir Starr on Christmas night
 The grand list of the town has been lodged in the town clerks office for pub b. lie inspection. It shows falling of of $9, 900 from last year.
Connecticut western news., 1897-12-30
CORNWALL BRIDGE.

Ralph s. Beers of the Polytechnic Institute at Worcester. Mass, is at home during the holidays.
 Thomas Dongherty, of Waterbury, is visiting his many relatives and friends here.
 Mir and Mrs Horace Wells and SOD Alton are the guests of Mrs Frances Waterbury.
 The Christmas concert was held at the M. D. church Sunday evening, also responsive readings and recitations by the children Much credit is due to all for the interest taken by them in mak- ing it Q success. The church was taste fully trimmed with ferns and greens. The children were kindly treated with candy and oranges. Fine singing was rendered by the choir.
 Mrs l. A. Robinson recently returned from visit to her daughters in New Haven
 Mrs Helen !. Page closed her school in this district over the holidays.
 Mrs George Wooster, of Winsted, is visiting friends in town.
 Miss Amelia Warnick is on visit to friends in New York.
 Miss Kate Dougherty, who is teach ing in Naueatnck, is at home on visit dnriug the holidays.
 Miss Elsie Buck, who has been the guest of Rev A E. Sm ith and wife, re- turned to her home in Bridgeport last week
 Mrs Fairchild Stone is quite poorly. Miss Edith W. Wadhams, who is at tending the Normal school at Albany, Is at home during the holidays. Mrs Mary Payne, of Unionville, is on n visit to her daughters, Mrs Edward D. Bierce. Rev A. E. Smith and wife were pre- sented with nice sum of money Sun- day night. Miss Ida M. Liner is iu New York vis- iting friends. A Happy New Year to you. Editor Beckley, your assistants, correspondents and readers.
Connecticut western news., 1897-12-30
" EST eYsH BIN.

School closed Friday for two weeks vacation. The teacher. Mrs A. H. Lam- bertson. went to Waterbury to spend Ohristmas
 Fred. Besse circulated 8 paper and raised little more than forty dollars which was presented to Rev and Mrs d. A Stott ct their wedding anniversary
 Mrs b N Lucas died Wednesday after . short illness
 Joseph North and sister Carrie are home for the holidays
 Miss Mary Allyn, of New Haven. and Miss Norton are among friends here for @ few days.
 A valuable horse belonging to Mr ". Benjamin. died Sunday morning.
 F. W. Griswold and wife spent part of last week among friends in Litchfisld.
 Miss Martha Richards has gone to her home in Hart Hollow this vacation.
 John Ives oaps home from New Hav- en for Christmas
 The Christmas exercises at the Metho- dist church Sunday night were very in- teresting.
Connecticut western news., 1897-12-30
To Residents of Canaan.

Early last week Miss M..J. Peck re- ceived the following letter which ex- plains itself, and which was intended to be made known to all who contributed articles for the Christmas box:
 Your Christmas contributions reached us safely, and were, hs always. very ac- ceptable. Our work has become so ex. tensive that we fear it will be impossible for us to thapk all our kind contributors individually. but we will, if possible, send you a letter in few weeks, wi,h some further details as to our gifts and the way in which they were distributed.
 F l. RUSSELL.
 Secy. New York Flower Mission, 104 East 20th St., New York city.
Connecticut western news., 1897-12-30
FROM THE OTHER PAPERS.

Charles Boinay is on his way to his death, because he trusted woman he loved. Aman who never loves and nev- CT trusts a woman can never be betray- ed by . woman.-Bridgeport News.
 4 Kansas man walked on erutches 597 miles to wed Mrs Eliza Ann Park CT. When he got to her home she refus- ed to have him and he has engaged counsel in a suit fer breech of promise. It seems that man like that ought to win his case and his Eliza Ann in the bargain. New London Day.
 The. Springfield Republican believes 1t unfortunate that Boss McKalIe didn't wreck bank, for says the Republican, bank wreckes "beat the devil" in getting pardons.
Connecticut western news., 1897-12-30
CONSUMPTION POSITIVELY CURED.

Mir R. B. Greeve. merchant of Cbil- howie. Va, certifies that he had con- sumption. was given up to die, sought all medical treatment that money could procure, tried all oongh remedies he could hear of, but go. no relief; spent many nights sitting up in chair; was induced to try Dr Kings New DIscov- cry, aud was cured by use of two bot ties. For past three years has been at- tending to business and says Dr Kings New Discovery is the grandest remedy ever made, as it has done so much for him and also for others in his commun- ity. Dr Kings New Discovery is guar anteed for coughs. colds and consump. tion. It don't fail. Trial bottles free at ". H. Caup'a drug store.
Connecticut western news., 1897-12-30
nIsTRIoT of Canaan, ss. Probate oour,

DIsTRICT of Canaan, ss. Probate Court, U December 24, A. D. 1897
 Estate of James Mc9ure late of Canaan in said district deo-ased.
 Upon application Of James Carroll of said Canaan, praying that an instrument In writ ing purporiiug to be the last will and testa- ment of said deceased may be admitted to probate and that lette' 8 testamentary may be granted on said estate as per application on file more fully appears. 1t Is
 Ordered, that said application be heard and determined at the Probate Ofice in North Canaan, in said district, on the 9th day of January, A. D. 1ses, at o'clock in the afternoon, and that notice be given to all persons interested ln said es,ate of the pen- dency of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing n copy of this order ouce in some newspaper having a circulation in said dlstrlct, and by posting a copy thereof on the public sigu- post fn the town of Canaan at least five days before the day of said hearing to appear, if they see cause, at said time and place and be heard relative thereto, and make retarn to this Court.
 Atsssti DAVID c. wnrTrIrsxr, Judss,
Connecticut western news., 1897-12-30
Divorce Granted.

Mrs Alma l.. filling, of Hartford, a dressmaker. was granted 8 divorce last Friday by Judge Prentice Tn the super for court, from her husband, Benjamin B. filling, book agent, on the ground of desertion, and she was allowed to re- sume her maiden name. Alma l.. Sar- dam The couple were married in Southfield, Mass. in 18S5, but have not lived happily together. Her husband told her he was wasting bis life in living with her
Connecticut western news., 1897-12-30
nIsTRIOr of Cornwall ss. Probate Court. 1J Dec 22 1Sq7

lJ Dec 22, 1897.
 Estate of Mary EIzabeih Koehler late of Cornwall In said district deceased
 Upon the application of Henry Koehlar, Jr. praying that m instrument in wriurg pur. portii E to be the last will and tes ament of Mary Elizabeth KOehler. late of said Cornwall deceased, may be proved. approved, allow ed and admitted to probate as per application on file more fully appeare it IS
 Ordered, that said application be heard and determined at th- Probate Offlce in Cornwall in said district. on the Tth day of January A. D. 1898. Ht II o'clock in .he forenoon, and that notice be given Of inc pendency of said application and ihs time and place of h. airing pewsI aper having a circulation in said dist rfct. aud by posting Il copy thereof on tbe public sign-post in tbe town of Cornwall, in safu dtStriot.
 GEORGE n. HARRrsoN Judge,
Connecticut western news., 1897-12-30

I write you this to let you know what I would nor do: I would not do with. out Cham berlain's Pain Balm in my house if it cost S5 % per bottle. IL does all yon r-commend it to do and more.-J. R WALLACE. Wallaceville. Ga Cham berlaiu's Pain Balm is the best household liniment In the world
 and invaluable for rteumatism, lame back, sprains and bruises, Be ready for emergencies by buy ing 3 bottle at ". H. Osmps drug store. Canaan !; Geo H. Olark's drug store. Salisbury 1; G. E. Frink's drug store Falls Village
Connecticut western news., 1897-12-30

The year of 1897 shows an increase of business for Cupid in Canaan. In '96 there were seven marriages of Canaan people, and in '97 there were eleven. There were not eleven weddings in Ca naan however, but the numter repre- sents the number of ceremonies per- formed in which one or both of the contracting parties were resident Ca- nsanites.
Connecticut western news., 1897-12-30

Young man look out for mother You will never again have so true or so kind friend, S1ould her origin be simple think not of that. rememb Der that she is the noblest work of God and that she is your mother. Make her path through life as easy as you possi. bly can. Do not forget that she pared for you in your infancy and youth, and tried to satisfy your every childish fan. cy. When you grow to manhood be a manly man 10 othsrs, but always "my boy" to mother. Westerly Tribune.
Connecticut western news., 1897-12-30

There is no medicine in the world equal to Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for the cure of throat and lung diseases. This is fact that has been proven in namberless cases. Here is sample of thousands of letters received: T have tried Cham berlain's Cough Remedy while suffering from a severe throat trouble, and fonnd immediate and effective relief. I can unhesitatingly recommend it".-EDGER W. WHITE. MORE, Editor Grand Rivers (Ky Her. aid. For sale at ". H. Camps drug store, Canaan; Geo. II. Clark's drug store, Salisbury; c. E Friuk's drug stors, FLla villass,
Connecticut western news., 1897-12-30

4 Tennessee lady. Mrs J. W Towle, of Philadelphia, Tenn, has been using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for her baby. who is subject to croup, and saJs of 1t: II find 1t is as good as you claim 1t to be. Since I've had your cough Remedy. baby has been threatened with croup ever SO many times. but would give him dose of the Remedy and 1t prevented his having it every time. Hundreds of mothers say the same. Sold by w H. Camp, Canaan Geo. B. Clark, Salisbury; 0. E. Frink. tAlls Village.
Connecticut western news., 1897-12-30

There Is no other medinm in the world like the newspaper for all kinds of legitimate advertising. Newspaper adve,tsing costs leas and has a more general and wider ff.ct than sny other. Such has been the worldwide expeYi- ence, and such is the evidence of all who have made the greatest successes in advertising. The above is the lam guage of an Ono paper, and it is all right.
Connecticut western news., 1897-12-30

II don't never read them lyin' news papers," said Farmer Baliday to the gentleman in the next seat. ''That's right" replied his fellow passenger, '.you can't believe a word they say !" And on the strength of this slight ac. quaintance thus formed the polished stranger sold the aelf-sufficient country man two brass bricks for $1 ,5O0 each.
Connecticut western news., 1897-12-30

D. G. Anderson Post, of 89 members. their new officers the evening of Jan. l2 The installing officer will be D. P. Bradley, past commander of Scott Bradley post at Lee A supper and ball will follow the exercises
 The Christian Endeavor Society ob- served the 10th anniversary of their or ganixstion with sapper and sociable at tue Congregational chapel last week Wednesday evening. One hundred mem bers of the society attended. and a we'll supplied banquet was served. At the after dinner exercises the tnsst mas- ter was Charles R Sabin. Mrs Edward Y. Foote made . brief address of well come; and letter of regret from Rev F. R. Marvin, the former pastor. was read. The toast ".Onr First President" was responded to on behalf of the hon. orary and associate members by A. B. Bates. Miss Alice Beckwith gave the history of the aociety for the past 10 years. Rev B w. Pond of Sheffield, gave vope information regarding the new Christian Endeavor Union of Southern Berkshire Miss Pearl Sexton sang solo and Miss Ellen B Wal. h gave a report of the Junior york. Mrs F. T. Sanford read an original poem re- Iatiny ic the society. Edward J. Van Lennep gave flute solo. Rev Leon D. Bliss, pastor of the church, closed the exercises with an address on the motto of the society, "For Christ and the Church"
 The sad death of Marshall Newell, who was killed by the cars at Spring field on Christmas eve, caused general sorrow in this town. where his mother. sister and brother Samuel reside. Mir Newell, who was . graduate of Harvard college and was we'll known as the champion foot ball player. was 2S years of age. The body, which was badly manalpd, was taken to West Newbury for burial Monday.
 The Stevenson lodge of trainmen will hold their annual ball at the Town Hall tomorrow evening.
 The Stanley Instrument company, for the manufacture of electrical supplies, was organized here Tuesday evening. The capital is $76,0O0 The directors are: William Stanley of Pittsfield; {; Charles B ferkss of New York; W Fl Brown, general manager of the Royal Electrical Go of Montreal; Charles R. John l. Dodge. Farley A Russell. Frederick Darlington. Frank H Wright. John B Beebe of Great Harrington The officers are: F. H. Wright, presi. dent; William Stanley. vice-pres.; John H. 0. Church. treas Fred. Darlington. manager; John s, Fuller, clerk.
Connecticut western news., 1897-12-30
Round to Boom. !.

Falls Village is destined to be busy place. and is already anticipating g boom. It is not definitely known what use is to be made of the water power which has recently changed ownership. nevertheless syndicate of English and American capitalists with backing of millions of dollars has purchased, and paid for. all the franchises. canals, real estate. buildings. etc. which belonged to the old Water Go. and which have stood idle, except the tenement houses. since 1852. In other words it is not definitely known who or what has struck Falls Village; yet assurance is given that the syndicate means business and that large industries and great prosperity are especially in store for Falls Village and incidentally for neighboring towns.
 Some newspapers claim that J. Pier pont Morgan and Thomas Edison have purchased the water privelege and will erect some of the new Edison ore sepa- satprs. and that the new company also control the ore beds in Litch6eld coun- ky, and that from 1000 to 2.0O0 men will be employed. Some individuals claim that tho property has been pur- chased by the "Wire Trust" and that wire mills are to be erected at Falls Village Others think the Consolida- ted road has bought the property in an Aicipation of running the Berkshire di- ~ision by electricity instead of steam power At all events Falls Village is iubilant over the prospect of immedi- ately seeing better days whoever the purchasers of the water power may prove to be.
Connecticut western news., 1897-12-30
THURSDAY. DECEMBER 30. 1897.

The report of the agricultural de- partment recently issued from Wash ington estimates that there have been raised 58O. GOO, GOO bushels of wheat this year in this country. Spectators in wheat estimate the yield at 55O, ,OO0. 900 bushels.
Connecticut western news., 1897-12-30
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MUSLIN UNDERWEAR SALE

Look for MUSLIN UNDERWEAR SALE early in January
 We offer to-day great bargain in Mems Undcrshirs part wool mixed sizes Worth each No drawers
 Also line MEMS UNDERSHIRTS grey mixed, worth soc Broken sizes only.
 great slaughter the Ladies' Chden Jackets and Capes has made stock lively the few days
 Are looking for S SIS Jackets lined throughout sleeves and a with Tafeta Silk either black spesl You find them here IFS each
 Heavy Beaver and Bouce Jackets selling for Remember these old styles that have been pg the years styles very latest
 Childrens Reefers from IFS so Reefer for good enough Collars line of Muhs complete line of Ladies' Outing Flannel Night Elder Down Dressing Scqu Mtten and Leggns Chden Knit Sacques Ladies Knit Undersks In fact full line of Ladies and Chldrens Knit Goods
 Ladies Waists from S7c n cloth to inc a IS
Connecticut western news., 1897-12-30
L90n/ N0fices.

nIsTRICT of Cornwall, ss. Probate Court, lI December 24. 1897.
 Estate of Emily A. Cole late of Cornwall ir said district, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District oi Oornwall heth limited and allowed six months from date hereof, for the creditors oi said Estate to exhibit their claims for settle mert. Those who negec. to present theiI accounts, properly attested. within said time will be d-barred recovery All persons in. debted to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment 10
 JAMES H. COLE, Administrator.
Connecticut western news., 1897-12-30
BUCKLEN's ARNICA sALvE.

The best salve in the world for nuts, Uruisss, soree, 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 sstis- faction or money refunded. Price 25 eents per box. For sale by ". H. Camp.
Connecticut western news., 1897-12-30

The water has been drawn out of the reservoir at 42i street, New York. and the old structure is to be pulled down to make room for new pablic library building. There were thousands of small fish in the reservoir when 1t was emptied of the water.
Connecticut western news., 1897-12-30
GREAT HARRINGTON.
CHRISTMAS opsnRvANcEs.


 Christmas was we'll observed by all classes in this town. The most inter- esting program of music was at St. Peters Catholic church where Miss Nell lie F. Finn is organist and Mrs Hugh Sheridan leader of the choir. At the 8 30 a. m. service he children's choir sang the mass. At 10 30 Millard's mass in G was sung. At p. m Fiske's ves- pers were sung by the regular choir as- sisted by Thomas Malumpy of Housa- tonic.
 At the Methodist church Sunday evening there was Christmas concert by the younger members of the Sunday school. The attendance was so ls-ge that all the sittings in the church were taken by au attentive audience.
 The various primary and district schools in town observed Christmas week with trees and evergreen decora- tions at their school rooms and the dis tribution of gifts. As your reporter could not be every where present we give only an outline of the exercises in tho school at Seekonk, which has been taught for several terms by Miss Mary w. Holmes. The room was profusely decorated with hemlock, running pine and colored pictures of frnits, flowers and Christmas scenes. An arch and tree were conspicuous features of the happy occasion. An audience of 50 persons were present and all listened with pleasure to the songs and recita- tions A special recitation entitled "The Last Hymn" was rendered by Miss Lotta A. Warner, former member of the school. She also presided at the organ and led the singing. The enter tainment concluded with the distribu- tion of gifts.
 At St James Episcopal church there was Christmas festival Saturday at 10 30 8. m.
 At the Congregational church the Sunday school enjoyed tree Friday evening, and the Communion followed on Christmas day at 10 80 8. m.
 At Zion colored church the exercises were attended Christmas eve. There was singing and recitations by tho Sun day school, an address by the pastor. and tree with gifts for the young folks.
Connecticut western news., 1897-12-30
DISTRICT of sharon ss; Probate Court,

AI December 27, A. D. 1897
 Estate of Clarissa D. Warehouse 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 atteeted, within said time, will be to said estate are requested to make immedi. ate payment to
 CLARIssA A. MARSH, Administratrix. T. O. sharon Valley Conn
Connecticut western news., 1897-12-30

For earache. put couple of drops of Thomas Electric oil on bit of cotton snd place it in the ear. The pain will stop in few moments. Simple enough isn't it.
Connecticut western news., 1897-12-30

DIsTRICT OF SHARON, Probate Court, N December 2a, A D. 1897
 Estate of Jennie M. Davidson late of Sharon, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the district of Canaan hath limited and allowed months from date hereof for the creditors of said es- tate to e>hibit 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
 W. H. DAVIDSON. Administrator. F. O. address, Cornwall Bridge, Coun.