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Connecticut western news., 1897-05-20
HUN rsvILLE and SOUTH CANAAN

MT and Mrs Moses Grant, of Norfolk, were guests at the home of MT and Mrs R. P. Pendleton for little time last week.
 Mrs Henry Whitford spent Sunday in New Haven at the home of her par ents, Mrs and Mrs Pierre Mundry.
 After several months absence with relatives in Huntington, W. Va., Mrs A. B. Ensign has returned to her home in this place.
 Mrs Fitch Willard has been on the sick list during the past week but is now much improved.
 Mir and Mrs Frank Lucas spent lit tie time in Harrington last week.
 MT and Mrs s. w. Morris left Mon- day for Torrington where they intend to reside permanently.
 MT Harry Root had the misfortune to lose his COW last week.
 A very quiet wedding took place last Wednesday at the home of the bride, the contracting parties being Mir Frank Nichols and Miss Emma Howe. Our hearty congratulations and good wishes are extended to the happy pair.
 Mrs Fannie Hall and daughter, oi Bridgeport. called on friends here last week. Mrs Hall was formerly Miss Fannie Hinman of this town. Some years since she married MT Geo. Hall of Colbrook. After long illness Nil Hall died Saturday, May 8th, at his home in Bridgeport. Monday follow. ing the remains were taken to Torring. ton for burial.
Connecticut western news., 1897-05-20
sHEFFIELD.

Thomas King, who was sent to the Massachusetts state farm about year ago, has returned home.
 A most excellent sermon was deliver ed in the Congregational church last Sunday morning by Rev MT Holden, of Bridgeport, who 80 ably set forth the prevailing evils of the present time, and what we should do to overcome them. Fred Ferry. who evidently had taken | in two or three fingers too much of fire water, was found about three o'clock Sunday morning in the barn occupied by E. J. Vosburg. It was first thought that parties were trying to take out the horses, but investigation showed that Fred was too much intoxicated to do any thing of the kind. He was taken before the court on Monday and fined | fifteen dollars.
 "The Films" farm, F. B. French pro. prietor. is sending daily to Delimon co s, New York city, 20 quarts of 30 per cent cream made with a separator. For a year past Mir French has furnished cream for the St Dennis Hotel, New York, but now John H. Griffith, of Ash ley Falls. has that contract.
 Mrs Mary A. Burtch. who has been | in throat for many months, but only confined to her room a few weeks, pass. ed away last week Tuesday at her home on the east side of the river She was 68 years of age and had always been g resident of this town, living near the home of her father, Joseph Wilcox. Il is 2l years ago since her husbands S. Henry Burtch's, death, and she with hel sister, Mrs Lucy Sherman, have lived together at the home since that time.
 "I am the resurrection p hear Him saying "1 am tho life; he who believes In me
 Shall never diei the souls my call obeying Soon where am for evermore shall be.1
 George and Frederick Wilcox, oi Meriden and Yalesville, Ct, formerly of this town, were here last Friday tc attend the funeral of Mrs Mary A Burtch, their relative.
 Mrs Hopkins T, Cande will go this week to New Haven, Ct, to spend some time with her daughter, Mrs George A Kirby. The late home is permanently | cloaad
Connecticut western news., 1897-05-20
CORNWALL BRIDGE.

Mir and Mrs H. O. Rosenbaum, of New York, have been visiting at Beers Hill the last week, guests of Hon. V. O. Beers, taking excursions to Lenox and surrounding towns. It is with regret we learn of Mir Rosenbaum's indisposi. tion as his business connections here have been of great assistance to many during the winter months and we ear nestly hope for his early and complete restoration to health.
 John Dougherty's s horse thought it best to show off bit Saturday after noon upon the passage of the cars and made things lively about the yard of Dr Curtis for few moments, but forum ately did but little damage.
 Mrs George Odell is seriously ill with pneumonia. Three of their children are also ill. s...
 The A. O. U W. continue to receive accessories to their membership month ly and the lodge is in such fourishing condition that some of the youngest members in their enthusiasm have the letters A. O. U. W. cut upon the sides of their houses.
 Charles Robinson and family are the guests of his parents, MT and Mrs l.. A. Robinson.
 W. P. Sturges visited MT and Mrs George R. Wilcox, of Canaan, over Sun day. He also went to see his mother, who has been seriously ill, but is now better.
Connecticut western news., 1897-05-20
MILL RIVER.

Work on the stage at the Town Hall has been completed and M. Smith, ,oi Sheffield. is now painting scenery etc.
 Miss Nellie P. Slsson, of Pittsfeld, spent Sunday with her parents.
 Last week Monday 8 deer was seen on SissoE Hill by Geo. Carroll.
 Mir Woodford and family. of Mon. terey, spent Sunday at R. M. Frink's. Meeting was held there Saturday.
 Miss J. Dora Truesdell, of West Stockbridge, is visiting relatives here. She will remain until after May 25th and assist our dramatic company.
 Richard B. Lester, who has been painting in Canaan, was sick and came home Friday. W. Fl. Emmons was also up over Sunday.
 Mrs Richard Bossidy, of South Lee, is visiting relatives here.
 Miss Katie Kane has gone to Greai Burlington to work at the Miller Hotel
 Mrs Walter Rathborn and daughter Rose Ella, are visiting friends here.
 Mrs John Peters. who has been vis- iting her daughter in North Lee, re- turned home Saturday.
 Mrs Moran and Mrs Kelley spent Sunday in Lee.
 Miss Mary Garrahan and George Pix ley spent Sunday st her home here. There was birthday party held a John Garrahan's Friday evening Eighteen couple attended and all had { very enjoyable time.
Connecticut western news., 1897-05-20
LAKEvILLE.

Burglars were in our village Friday and Saturday. On Sunday morning about two o'clock they entered the resi- dence of T. l.. Norton on Bostwick Hill and stole gold watch and $16 in money. Many other residences were visited by them, but nothing of any value was taken.
 Beers & Trafford, of Millerton, are repainting the Wononsco House.
 Wm. Scribner is repainting the resi- dence, barn and outbuildings of W. 0. Witter.
 Mrs Ann Lampman is still sick.
 Our s. of V. voted to go to Canaan Saturday, May 29, to meet with David s. Cowles Post and corps to decorate the grave of Rev Dr Hiram Eddy.
 The Junior nine of Sharon played 8 game of ball with our junior nine on the Academy Hall grounds last Saturday afternoon. Result in favor of Sharon.
 Mrs J. M. Miller is confined to the house with erysipelas in her face, and is under Dr Bissells care
 MT and Mrs Schurmeier held re- ception at their residence on Main St. Tuesday afternoon, which was largely attended by our prominent people.
 Frederick Mason and G. l.. Warren were baptized in our lake Sunday after noon. Rev F. D. Abrams, assisted by Rev J. w. Bohlman, of Falls Village, oficiated. About 200 people witnessed the ceremony.
 The Edison Vitagraph exhibition at Roberts Opera House last week pleased the people that attended immensely.
 The Hotchkiss school nine defeated the Gunnery team at New Milford Sat- urday. Score 8 to l.
Connecticut western news., 1897-05-20
FALLS HILLAG E.

George W. Merrill was in New York a few days last week purchasing goods for the G. W. Hall Go.
 Sidney Reeds trotter. "Dustpan" died Friday from having taken cold and succumb bed to inflammation. He had re- fused S2 50 for him and he had re- cord of 2-37.
 J. F. Forward. of Salisbury, was in town Saturday.
 B. W. Spur was elected president of the National Iron Bank a few days since and holds the position of presi- dent of both banks now. MT Randall resigned on account of i'll health, but his long and faithful service was not al- lowed to be passed over without prop CT recognition by the directors and he goes into retirement on 0 salary.
 Mrs Joseph Wickwire and Seth have gone to New Haven and will visit sever al other places before their return. They took their departure Tuesday. The funeral of Mrs Helen E. Landon occurred last Thursday at her late resi- dence. She had lent her assistance and sympathy at the death and burial of more people probably than any three women who have ever resided in this place. She has always labored and no one can insinuate that she trusted out. '' Her home was model of neatpess and her flower garden was in bloom from early spring till autumn and conse- quently drew to her home many visitors who were not allowed to depart without fair sized sample. The funeral was largely attended and the burial was in the family lot in Grassy Hill cemetery, where she erected monument last l fall.
 At the early age of 32 Frank O'Brien expired at his home last Thursday, and the funeral was attended at the Catho- lie church Saturday forenoon and the burial was at Salisbury, He was a faithful farm hand and gave the besi satisfaction wherever he worked. was attentive to his own affairs and had the good will of all who knew him. Gen. and Mrs s. E. Merwin, of New Haven, spent Monday in town.
Connecticut western news., 1897-05-20
c. E. CHASE.

A sad blow came to this community in the death of Charles E. Chase. In the prime of manhood, blest with pleasant home consisting of wife and two little girls. four and two years old, it seems a mysterious providence that took him away from his little family. He had lately been chosen deacon of the Con- gregational Church at South Canaan but never served in that capacity on &C., count of his untimely death. Des. Chase was also superintendent of the Sunday school and by system of a five minute speech at the close of school, each Sabbath, by some member of the school, had created sn unusual interest in the study of the lesson. He had also served the Y. P. S. 0. E. faithfully as theIr secretary. The Church loses a valuable worker.
 Hollenbeck Grange held 0 special meeting May 5, to drape the Grange hall in memory of its treasurer. H. P. Morse was appointed marshal to arrange for the burial and closing service at the grave.
 A large company assembled at the house for the funeral services and fol- lowed the remains to it's last resting place in Sandy Hill cemetery. The worthy master of the Grange, Daniel Dean. assisted by the chaplain, R F. Pendleton, conducted very impressive service at the grave. The members of Hollenbeck Grange assembled in the cemetery and when the remains of their brother was carried through the gate, hats were lifted until the coffin was in position at the grave. Atthe command of the marshal, H. P. Morse, the lodge marched to the grave, two by two, the men going each side of the coffin, form ing a circle, the ladies forming another circle around the brothers, When the master and chaplain reached certain point in the service 8 song was sung and each brother deposited boquet of flowers in the grave, marching around and taking their place in circle outside of the sisters, who at the conclusion of the service marched around the grave and deposited their tribute of flowers. Then came the closing words, the sol emn Farewell, Charles D. Chase" by the master, and the benediction by the chaplain, and worthy tribute to a worthy citizen, granger, church mem- Der, father and husband was ended.
 Huntsville, Conn, May IT, 1897.
Connecticut western news., 1897-05-20
The Coadjutor- Bishop.

The approaching choice of a coadiu- tor-bishop. who will ultimately succeed Bishop Williams as the bishop of the diocese of Connecticut. is just now matter of absorbing interest to the Con- necticut Episcopslians. It is also to be noted that the election will be con- ducted under a recently enacted canon, according to which the clerical and lay delegates in the diocesan convention have equal voice in the nomination snd election of bishop. Previously the nomination could only be made by the clerical delegates. thus giving the lay men merely veto. The convention will meet at Waterbury early in June and will probably adjourn for few weeks. It is thought that the contest will be lively and spirited one.
 Many candidates have been mention toned, but it is conceded that Professor Samuel Hart of Trinity college, and Rev E. S. Lines of New Haven will be far ahead of all others on the first bal lots. Other candidates are Rev Storrs O. Seymour of Litchfield, Rev H. M. Sherman of East Bridgeport, and Rev Dr Greer of New York.
 Bishop Williams has discharged the duties of his high office with learning and ability and an imposing dignity, as well as charming urbanity, which very few can hope to equal. The feeling of sadness and regret that Bishop Williams will no more go about among the people of the state on his annual visitations will no doubt be shared by very many who are not of his communion.
Connecticut western news., 1897-05-20
CORN w ALL.

John B. Calhoun, wife and daughter have returned from New York
 Miss Charlotte B. Clarke has opened her house on North Main St. and will take boarders the coming season,
 Mrs Ellen Miner is visiting her son, Almon l.. Miner.
 Mrs William Coe, of Colorado Springs, is visiting her mother, Mrs Geo. l.. Miner.
 James A. Wilson, of Bridgeport, wis, ited friends in Cornwall over Sunday.
 John Richter spent last week in New York.
 Judge Sedgwick is having his house painted both inside and out.
 Farmers are planting their corn. Oats and grass are looking we'll.
Connecticut western news., 1897-05-20
CHAPlNvILLE.

The Washington ID. O. Times of the 18th inst, gives the following brief re- port of the Sherman-Paschal wedding Another ex tremely pretty though quiet noon marriage of yesterday was that of Miss Mary Lois Sherman and MT Samuel Scoville Paschal, of Washing ton. which was solemnized at the resi- denoe of the brides aunt, No. 1919 Nineteenth street, the Rev Mir Aspin- wall officiating. The bride was attired in white mousseline and wore tulle veil, which was most becomingly ar ranged with a spray of white blossoms Her flowers were bride roses. Mir and Mrs Paschal left for New York yester- day afternoon, from where they will sail on Saturday for Europe. spending the summer in travel. Mir Paschal is the son of the late Judge Paschal. Of Texas and Washington. The bride, who is the daughter of the late Prof. Harry Sherman, is the granddaughter of the late Charles D. Sherman and Margaret Elgar Sherman, whose father, Joseph Elgar, was commissioner of public buildings and grounds for eighteen years. The Shermans are descendants of Roger Sherman.
Connecticut western news., 1897-05-20
CANAAN VALLEY.

Miss Ann Donalds has been quite feeble for several weeks and it is feared she may not recover.
 Mrs Elihu Donalds has been on the sick list for the last three weeks.
 Miss Abby Stevens is visiting friends in Waterbury.
 Frank Hadsell and Mrs John Hadsell, of Monterey. Mass, visited at Wm. Amstead's last week.
 A number have the German measles in this vicinity.
 George Fl. Brinton went Monday morning to New Haven to serve as United States juror.
 Wm. Peck. who has been afflicted with painful cancer on the lower part of his breast for some months, was taken to the Bridgeport hospital on Friday by Dr F. H. Lee.
Connecticut western news., 1897-05-20
DR, KINGS NEW DISCOVERY FOR
 CONSUMPTION.

This is the best medicine in the world for all forms of coughs and colds and for consumption. Every bottle is guar anteed. It will cure and not disappoint. It has no equal for whooping cough, asthma, hay fever, pneumonia, bron- chitis, la grippe. cold in the head and for consumption. It is safe for all ages, pleasant to take, and, above all, a sure cure. It is always we'll to take Dr Kings New Life Pills in connection with Dr Kings New Discovery, as they regulate and tone the stomach and bowels. We guarantee perfect satisfac- tion or return money. Free trial bot ties at W. H. Camps drug store. Reg nlar size 50 cents and 81. co.
Connecticut western news., 1897-05-20
SHARON.

Charles Marvin was in New York last week.
 l.. VanAlstyne went to Newark few days last week.
 Henry Moore. of New York, has come to the Sharon Inn for the summer.
 R. St. J. Boughton is visiting friends at Washington, D. 0.
 Mir Buckley spent few days in New York last week.
 Miss Blanch Bartram has been to New York for few days. at Po'keepsie.
 Mrs Schuyler and son have been vis. ting the Misses Gager few days.
 Miss Showry has been very ill, but is now able to be out.
 Mrs George Lamb, of New Haven, is visiting her sister, Mrs J. J. Ryan.
Connecticut western news., 1897-05-20
A VALUABLE PRESCRIPTION.

Editor Morrison of Worthin gton. Ind, i, prescription in Electric Bitters, and I can cheerfully recommend it for consti- patton and sick headache, and as a gen. eral system tonic it has uo equal" Mrs Annie Stehle, 2625 Cottage Grove Ave-, Chicago, was all run down, could not eat nor digest food, had backache which never left her and felt tired and weary, but six bottles of Electric Bit ters restored her health and renewed her strength. Prices 50c. and Sl. Get 2 bottle at ". H. Camps drug store, Canaan, Ct.
Connecticut western news., 1897-05-20
EAST CANAAN.

Mrs Wm.. Webster, of Torrington, with her children have been visiting at her home the past week.
 The children of Geo. M. Stuart, who have boarded with G. W. Bottum' s family the past month, left Saturday for their new home in New Jersey.
 Porter Ferry has moved his family and household goods to tenant house of Homer Allyn, from Brooks Hol- low"
 The Junior society of o. E. will hold their meetings Sunday afternoon at 5 o'clock.
 Our pastor has invited the young men, members of his bible class and some others, to meet him at the parson- age Friday evening.
 N. s. Stevens set up cream separator for Winsted party last week.
Connecticut western news., 1897-05-20
Deafness Can't be Cured

Dy local applications, as they cannot reach the diseased portion of the ear. There is only one way to cure deafness, and that is by con- stitutional remedies. Deafness is caused by an infiamed condition of the mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube. When this tube gets infamed you have rumbling sound or fm- perfect hearing, and when 1t is entirely closed, Deafness Is the result, and unless the inflammation can be taken out and this tube restored to its normal condition, hearing will be destroyed forever. Nine cases out of ten are caused by catarrh, which is nothing but an inflamed condition of the mucuous sur faces.
 We will give one hundred dollars for any case of deafness (eaused by catarrh) that we cannot cure by taking Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars, free.
 F.J. CHENEY & CO.,, Toledo Ohio. Sold by druggists, 76 cents.
 Halls Family Pills are the best.
Connecticut western news., 1897-05-20
NORFOLK.

Rev Mir Williams, of Hartford, preach ed at the Congregational church Sun day morning and evening.
 John D. Bassett is slowly improving from his recent serious illness,
 Selden Tyler, of Hartford, former teacher at Robbins school, was guest at H. W. Carter's last week.
 Miss Cone, of Winsted, is visiting her aunt, Mrs Edward Gaylord.
 E D. Ives, of Southington, visited friends in town over Sunday.
 The library opened again Monday after being closed one week for the Spring renovating.
 A Chinese laundry has been started in town.
 Harry Atwood, assistant librarian at the Norfolk Library, spent last week at New Haven with his brother. who is a student at Yale college. Dr and Mrs Fred. s. Dennis and friends are at Tamarack Lodge. G T. Johnson spent Thursday and Friday in Hartford. Winthrop Cone and Harry Stevens returned from the Adirondacks Sunday evening Prof. Ryan, of the Philadelphia Col lege of Pharmacy, was in town on Fri day. The teachers meeting at H. W. Car. ter's Saturday evening proved very in' structivs, the question box being es. pecially SO. Ice cream, sherbet and fancy cakes were served. Arwin Beck and Fred Bowman took 8 bicycle trip to Lakeville and back Sat. urday. Mrs Alice Herrick, of Housatonic, Mass, is visiting her sister, Mrs 8. D. Garfield. The Woman's Temperance Union meet with Mrs Beach this Thursday p. m.
 Several from here are to patronize both excursions to Hartford Wednesday and Thursday.
 Miss Bella Eldridge entertained hel own and Miss Mary's Sunday school classes at tea on Tuesday evening.
Connecticut western news., 1897-05-20
KENT.

Miss Katie Mullins, of New Haven, is spending a short time in town.
 MT and Mrs R. Frink, of Bethel, were the guests of MT and Mrs E. I Smith, Monday.
 Miss Mary Hatch spent Sunday with friends in Amenia, N Y.
 Mrs M l.. Stuart, who has been seri- ously ill for several days, is gradually failing. Her son, James, summoned by telegram, arrived with his wife from Lincoln, Neb Monday.
 The family of Frank Peet met with a serious accident last Sunday morning They had started to drive to church from North Kent. when the horses be. came frightened and ran. When about half way down the steep hill the wagon struck post and nearly overturned, spilling out the occupants on the down hill side. Mrs Peet was cut about the head and severely bruised, and her mother, Mrs Hall. had one arm hurt and was badly bruised. The Swede, who was driving, and the children were not injured. Mir Peet is still confined at home with injuries received two or three weeks ago while trying to hold biic oaulo phlT Ol uOTo6b WHICH tu6u were frightened by the cars and ran. backing Mir Peet, who was at their heads. into pile of ties.
 The Busy Bees Mission Circle of North Kent gave an entertainment at Gibbs Hall Monday evening. Music and recitations by the little ones. The songs by Elizabeth and Frank Peet, also by Harriet and Helen Roberts were heartily applauded. Then followed two spelling contests. The words were giv. en out by Prof. Cliff Ia the first, for scholars from to 15 years, the prize was won by Ella Sarles The second, free for all, contest took in number of the older people, and was quite amus- ing. The prize was taken by Mamie Casey.
 The services of Sunday at Cong1 church were the last of the series con- ducted by Rev H. W. Pope After the morning service there was a special meeting for Church members. At o'clock meeting for men was largely attended, and the church was crowded for the evening service. No one who has seen and heard MT Pope through all these meetings, and met him personal. ly, but must feel assured that he is en- dued with much of spiritual power and works earnestly for the highest good. Much interest has been manifested by many outside the Church. and Church mem bers have been greatly stirred and ! encouraged to do better service.
Connecticut western news., 1897-05-20
SALISBURY.

Mir and Mrs Sweet, of Brooklyn, N. r., are at Mrs Landon's.
 Miss Adele Warner. who bas been spending some time with her brother, in New York, returned to her home last Thursday. ......
 Mrs H. F, Landon visited ia Sharon last week.
 The "Old Academy" looks quite patriotic with its new flag floating over 1t.
 Mrs J. Hubbard went to New Haven Satu rday to visit friends, also to attend the musical convention to be held there this week.
 Mrs Geo. Parsons and Miss Sherwood went to Winsted last week as delegates to the 0. E. convention.
Connecticut western news., 1897-05-20

A native of this village is noting the history and progress of the Canaan bi- cycle path with much interest by read ing the CONN. WESTERN NEWS, and is hoping the neighboring towns, Salis- bury in particular. may be enthused with the same spirit. even up to the constructing point, for the wheel has surely come to stay. So keep us post ed, please. .=-
 William Conklin is setting fine ex- ample for bis neighbors by mending his ways and by-ways with loads and loads of gravel. soil and sod, but it is by the sweat of the brow, just the same as in Adams day. If the example should bs followed. every man on the street would be in dripping perspira- tion, which would be reckless to say the least.
 Mrs Charles Clark is to spend thls week in Poughkeepsie with her sister Mrs Hubbard is in New Haven for a few days at her sisters, Mrs Williams, i, and in the meantime Auntie Reid visits her sister, Mrs Rachel Pratt, and by the way, no nicer time Is on the calen- dar for visiting sisters, aunts or cousins, than just now. and if possible to make journeys by carriage, SO much the bet ter, with the beautiful fresh green of the earth, blossoming trees and musical birds for company.