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Connecticut western news., 1897-02-25
W EST GOSH FEN.

Thursday night of last week Rev o. Dixon and wife were taken completely by surprise by few of their Cornwall the evening thsy presented the worthy couple with two easy chairs as a token of their love and esteem for them. After spending pleasant evening, and re- freshments furnished by the ladies of the party had been served, all departed to their homes with many kind wishes for the minister and his wife.
 Some of our young people took ad- vantage of the fine sleighing last week and went to Winsted by way of Torring- ton.
 While coming to church Sunday A B. Dickinson broke his sleigh so badly as to oblige him to return home, while his daughter walked the remainder oi the way to church.
 There was juvenile entertainment al the Town Hall Monday night for the benefit of Mrs Eva Cornish. MT Treat. of Torrington, and two gen. tlemen from New Haven. spent part oi last week here fishing in Tyler pond. Volney Merwin expects to move to Torrington in the spring, and Mir W Harrison is to occupy the farm vacated by Mir Merwin.
 F. Ives. Jr., expects to build new barn the coming summer. Harrison Ives has the contract to fur nish ice for the creamery, also for carry ing the butter to market.
 The snow is not gone yet but the sleighing is.
 Mir and Mrs G. S. Hammond were guests of Mir and Mrs Dwight Benedict in Cornwall last Saturday.
Connecticut western news., 1897-02-25
GREAT HARRINGTON.

The 43d annual concert and ball of Hope Are company, at the town ball last Thursday night, WAS we'll attend ed and very successful entertainment both socially and financially The hall was decorated with more than usual taste, especially the stage which was made attractive with several varieties of flowers. palms and choice potted plants from the greenhouse of Frederick Dellert. The entertainment opened with very enjoyable concert by Prof BaldwIn's orchestra assisted by the Ct. the dancing began with the grand march led by Chief Engineer l. 2. Raifstanger and wife, about 125 couples taking part. Guests were present from Lee, Pittsfield and otber places and the dancing was enjoyed til after midnight During the evening two checks of S25 each from Mrs l. B Miller and James K Parker were presented to the con- pany for their good servIce at the fire last fall
 While fishing at Otis last Thursday. Ralph I. Taylor of this village slipped and broke both bones of his right leg He was brought home and his injuries attended to by a surgeon.
 The Bryant school house. which was built few years ago at cost to the town of S16, ,00O. was badly damaged one day last eek by She walls on the north side cracking and bulging. The lower story of the building is of flint rocks from the old walls on various farms and at the time it was built there was great opposition to this mode of construction The building has been inspected and pronounced safe, but in our opinion it will be but few years before the walls will either fall down or have to be taken down.
 The Current News club held an en- ioyable meeting Friday at the house of Mrs Edward Evans. The discussion related to Boston's sub-ways and public buildings.
 A. H Decker, who recently bought | lot of John O. Benton on Benton | Avenue, has contracted with Evans Bros. for the erection of house. John Reapy, a resident of Egremont | for several years, died Friday at the home of his sister, Mrs William Mur- phy, in that town, aged 80 years. Dur I ing the late war the deceased was a member of Company E. 49th Massa- chussetts Volunteers
 John H Strong died Friday, at the home of Henry Miller in this village, aged 67 years. Mir Strong was native of Monterey. His funeral was attended Sunday afternoon, Rev NJ B. Sny der officiating. The burial was in Water | street cemetery.
 Henry T. Robbins. of this village, with his brother, Eugene Robbins. of Pittsfield, have gone on a trip to Old Point Comfort and Richmond, Va. On their way home they will stop at Wash ington and witness the inauguration of President elect Mckinley
 The supper at the 6remen's ball was furnished by the Woman's relief corps. The net result was about $70.
 Washington's birthday was observed in town by closing the schools and various places of business.
 | Henry O Warner, of this town, who has an appreciation for books relating to local history, recently rescued from 'he rag bag of tin peddler, the life of Rev Alvan Hyde. pastor of the Con- xregational church at Lee from 1792 to l833 The book. which is becoming scarce, was published at Boston in 1885.
Connecticut western news., 1897-02-25
KENT.

l.. Eaton, having finished all tobacco business for the season, closed his ware house last Saturday.
 Mrs Fred Lane, of Wallingford, is spending some time with her aunt, Mrs Mallory. at Bulls Bridge.
 Mrs O P Lane, of Bridgeport, visit ed friends in town last week.
 Will Slosson, of Bridgeport, spent Sunday at his home here.
 Mr Jerome Judd conducted service at St. Andrews church Sunday morning
 Will Darling is gaining health and strength slowly.
 Wions Chapter, Eastern Star Lodge at the regular meeting Tuesday evening. Feb. 10th, initiated four new mem bers. After the meeting sumptuous supper was served by the sisters of the order.
 Mrs Wm. Feet is under treatment at the hospital in New Haven.
 A man who has been ill at Nelson Dwy's, was taken to the hospital at Bridgeport Thursday last by order oi the selectmen of this town.
 James Brown, also Chas Banks, oi New York. were in town Monday.
 The home of MT and Mrs John Rob. erts was the scene of a quiet wedding on the afternoon of Feb 17,h Miss Hattie B Brink, organist at Congl church. and D I. Smith, station agent, were the happy couple united in marriage By Rev B. M. Wright of Orange. Only mem bers of the two families, and two or three friends were present. A we'd ding feast followed the ceremony, after which the newly wed left town by the 3.27 p. m. train showered with exprea' sions of good willard good rice Among the many handsome and useful presents was something like two hun dred and thirty dollars in money. The Rroom's present to the bride was gold watch and chain. MT aud Mrs Smitl returned from their trip Saturday even ing. They will make a home in thi' village. May that home be filled will happiness, and may joy attend their life journey.
Connecticut western news., 1897-02-25
FALLS VILLAG E.

Miss Mary Williams returned to The G. W. Hall Co.'S store Monday having been confined to her home for couple weeks with a cold. .....
 Mrs Frank Barnum, of Great Barring ton, Mass visited friends in town last week.
 Will Morris, who worked at the rail- road shops here under the supervision of 0. R. Morris, master mechanic, came from Richmond, Va, to attend the fu- neral of Mrs Walter Chapin. He left this place IF years ago and is present master mechanic of the Baltimore X Chesapeak railroad.
 The double tragedy. which occurred here Friday night, has been so thorough ly sifted. written and rewritten, and published in so many papers that we do not think it necessary to make any statement at all in regard to it because representatives of the NEWS, and Mil lerton and Winsted papers, the New Haven Register, Hartford Courant, New York World, Sun, and Herald, Utica Globe, and a representative of the As sociated press have visited the scene, and the subject has been sufficiently ventilated. The funeral of Mrs Chapin was held at the house Monday at 2 p m Rev J. W. Bohlman. of the M. E Church, preaching short sermon using no text The funeral was very largely attended. There were several floral pieces comprising a pillow, two crosses, wreaths, etc. of roses, carnations, tube. roSes and heliatropes. Mrs Chapin' age was 36 years Burial in Grassy Hill cemetery. There were present al the funeral from abroad: Hubert Thomas, New Milford; Gen. Henry A. Bishop and wife. of Bridgeport; De putty Sheriff John Smith, of Sheffield Conductor Phillips and wife, of New Haven, and many other relatives. The funeral of Charles F. Mead was held al the residence of his parents Tuesday al 1 p. m Rev O. w. Hanna read ap propriate passages of scripture, and 2 poem which was found in the pocket oi .he deceased which was quite fitting tt bis case There were flowers placed or the casket. Mr Mead would have beer 25 years old in April. The burial, which vas private. was in the family lot ir Grassy Hill cemetery.
Connecticut western news., 1897-02-25
THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 25. 1897.
LEGISLATIVE NOTES.

President Charles P. Clark, of the Consolidated road, who is also president of the New England road, appeared be- fore the railroad committee of the as- sembly last week in opposition to the repeal of the clause in the law, which prohibits the paralleling of steam roads by electric lines, unless Superior court judge deems it public necessity. He said that he had given directions for equipping the New England road be tween Hartford and New Britain with . third rail in order to run electric cars over the road and thus give more fre- quent train service.
 Senator Warner yesterday announced in the Senate that the Senate conference committee refused to concur with the House committee on the Cuban resolu- tiOn
Connecticut western news., 1897-02-25
Temperature of Deep Wells,

w. Hallook, a government expert ge- ologist, has taken the temperature at various depths in the famous "deep wells" at Wheeling. Several of these are over 4,O00 feet in depth. In one of them-one in which the depth. as given by the foreman of the drilling company which put the we'll down, is 4,56S feet it was found that the temperature at depth of 1900 feet was 20.4 degrees, centigrade. When the instrument was lowered to depth of 5000 feet and given time to do It's registering. 1t was found that the mark had been set at 82.2, while at point only eight feet from the bottom and 4,550 feet from the surface of the earth it registered as high ss 4S. { degrees --st Louis Repub. un
Connecticut western news., 1897-02-25
THE G. A. K. REUNION.

The annual re union of associated c A. R. Posts was held at the Town Hall iu Sheffield, Mass.,- on Monday, Feb. 22d. Large delegations from Millerton, Salisbury, Lakeville. sharon, Canaan, Great Harrington and other towns were present. accompanied by many members of the W. R. O. Covers were laid for two hundred and fifty, the Sheffield W. R. c. iladies furnished the entertain ment. The dinner was the most elabo- aate affair ever rendered the association and reflected much credit on their abili-' ty as caterers Commander Little and Comrades Dresser and Stone, with many others of the Barnard Post and Corps did some hard work in making the day pleasant for all. The hall was was tastefully trimmed with flags and bunting.
 Judge Casey, of Lee, delivered the address of welcome.
 Past Department Commander of Con. necticut, Fanton, of Danbury, was pre- sent and told several of his funny and Imaginable stories, with remarks fitting the occasion. Rev Mr Ellis, of Shef- field spoke briefly and Comrade Stone, president of the association, made some excellent remarks during the afternoon.
 A poem by Miss Audrus was render ed in very enjoyable manner. She was heartily encored and returning gave one entitled The Mule Brigade" Miss Hatch, of Millerton, N. r., gave two recitations, which were just grand, and we should not forget a poem by her father, comrade of seventy years, which was rendered in his usnal good style. Mrs Bierce, of Canaan. sang two pieces, which were very appropriate and reflect much credit on her musical talent. Miss Rudge favored us with a patriotic song assisted by the choir. Prof Tice, principal of the school, spoke of the necessity of patriotic teach ing in our schools and the importance of making selection of teachers, who are imbued with spirit of patriotism themselves. His talk was one of the best of the day.
 At o'clock the meeting closed and after pleasant half hour at the station in conversation on various topics with comrades and their ladies, we shook hands and said Comrades, Good bye until another year. when we hope to all meet again" The ''all aboard sounded in one ear, and with wave of the hand we left for the happy land of Canaan.
 Next year the re union will be held al Cornwall Bridge.
Connecticut western news., 1897-02-25
W EST CUKNW ALI.

Oar community was very much sur prised and mortified to hear of the mur- der and suicide at Falls Village last Saturday
 R N. Cochrane had a runaway last Saturday night His horses ran from Lime Rock Depot half way to West Cornwall, with but little damage done. Some of our stores are nearly through inventory. It's a good thing, push it along, because it does not come but once c year.
 Have you finished your inventory yet, Mir Beokley2 Yes, here it IS: l pair scissors, 10 cents;l paste. pot aud brush, 10 cents; waste basket, 10 cents; l lamp, 10 cents; 1 boot. jack, 10 cents; piece lemon peel. 10 cents; patent office reports, 10 cents; Congressional records. 10 cents. office towel. coal scuttle, snow shovel, cu,pil,r. p.ach y elbows law, tuberculosis law-10 cents for the lot. Beckley.
 Quite 8 number from here attended the A. O. W. w. ball at Cornwall Bridge Monday evening. Feb. 22, and report . grand good time.
 F. W Yutzler, our genial barber, says times are hard and trade is dnll. Why not get your hair cut and give him show?
 The recent thaw has spoiled our sleighin9.
 Wm. Bosler, of Sharon, has been en- gagged bv Smith < Sons for next year. Mr R. W. Dean expects to help his fasher the coming year
 Mrs Henry Coon Is doing we'll at this writing and am told is out of danger of typhoid fever
 Abraham Mallinson has the measles.
 R. F. Smith has bought the place oi John Washing where Chas. Raynor lives.
 Mise Lottie Harrison, who has been sick with measles, is improving at pre-. sent.
 Miss Nellie Wilson has returned home to Long Hill.
 Miss Hattie Hart was home from Colchester over Sunday.
 J. Mallinson Shear Go. are making 1,5OO pair shears every day,
 Geo W. Reed is busy moving to Ellsworth.
 Edward Handlin died last Tuesday, Feb. 18th after long illness. Burial Thursday in Sharon
Connecticut western news., 1897-02-25
VETOED BY CLEVELAND.
The President Disapproves the Psnsion
 of Remarried Widows.

The President Disapproves the Psnsions
 of Remarried Widows.
 WASHINGTON, Feb 23.-The president returned to the house without approval bills pensioning Mrs. Mary A. Viel and Mrs. Mary A. Freeman. In the case of Mrs. Viel the veto message says that the widow of Major W. D. Sanger, having re- married, she long ago by her own deliber. ate act surrendered a right to draw pen sion as the widow of Major Sanger
 A further objection Is that it Is not shown that the death of the first husband was due to injuries received in his army service. Neither he nor his widow while she remained such presented any claim for pension.
 Mrs. Freeman was pensioned as the widow of Andrew V. Pritchard, who served in the war with Mexico and died from disease contracted In the service. She continued to receive this pension until she married John Freeman. It Is now pro. posed to restore her to the pension roll aa the widow of her first husband.
Connecticut western news., 1897-02-25
A VALUABLE PRESCRIPTION.

Editor Morrison of Worthingto Ind |, "Sun" writes: "Yon have a valuable prescription in Electric Bitters, and 1 can cheerfully recommend it for consti- patton snd sick headache, and as gen. ersl 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 Soc. and Sl. Get 2 bottle at ", H. Camps drug store, Canaan, Ct,
Connecticut western news., 1897-02-25
Prominent People Deceased.

Rear Admiral Edmund R. Calhoun, re- tired, died suddenly at his residence in Washington of heart failure, aged 75 years. He served valiantly In the Mexican and civil wars.
 General Alfred Pleasonton, one of the most distinguished cavalry officers on the Union side in the late civil war, died at his apartments in the Gleason House in Washington.
 Lady Katherine Grantley, who was a daughter of James H. McVickar of New York oity, died in London.
 Chief Justice Mercer Beasley of the New Jersey supreme court died at his home in Trenton, aged s5 years He was an emil nent jurist and had served as chief justice since 1864.
Connecticut western news., 1897-02-25
SALISBURY.

Miss Ethel Whiting, of Great Barring ton, Mass, was in town last week.
 The entertainment given by the Y P. s. O. E. was a success in every way. Much credit is due those who particips- ted. The music furnished by Mrs Ger day on piano aud by Mir Whyland on violin was also very nice.
 Geo. D. Harrison, of New York, spent Sunday in town.
 The funeral of Frederick P. Miles was held in the Cong'l church Monday after noon. Rev J. O Goddard officIated.
 A party of our young people took g sleighride tn Sharon last week.
 Mir and Mrs H. F. Landon gave a whist party last week.
Connecticut western news., 1897-02-25
LIM B ROCK.

Miss Charlotte Barnum has been spending a few days at home.
 Edward Amundson has been on the sick list.
 Miss Jessie Bradley has been quite ill but is able to be out once more.
 Mrs Lee Ostrom has been quite sick for the past week.
 Mrs P. s. Burrall is confined to the house with hard cold.
 Miss Emma Brinton is visiting friends in Winsted. Conn,
 Richard Barnum, of Dobbs Ferry. spent Sunday at home.
 The drama given by Salisbury talent at the Casino Tuesday evening was well rendered, after which an informal dance was enjoyed by those prescott.
Connecticut western news., 1897-02-25
LEE STILL IN CHARGE.

Reports Concerning the Consul Gen.
 cral Denied in Washington.
 WASHINGTON, Feb. 23.-Inquiry was made at the White House to-day as to the foundation for the published story which has been repeated in various forms within the past few days to the effect that General Lee, consul general at Havana, has resigned or intends to resign if he cannot secure certain de- mands he has made upon the state de- partment and also that he has called for an American warship to support him In reply Mir Thurber. secretary to the president, stated positively that there was not sclntilla of truth in the story, either as to the resignation or the call for waIship.
Connecticut western news., 1897-02-25
EAST CANAAN.

Mrs Henry Utterwick returned home Saturday from the West, where s, @ has been visiting relatives and friends the past three months.
 The entertainment given by the Juniors last Wednesday evening netted the society over S7.
 Friday evening sociable was held at Charles Rood's which was we'll attend ed.
 Washington's birthday was observed by the schools being closed.
 M. B Quinn. our station agent, re- turned Tuesday 18th, from his visit to his home in Pennsylvania. It is good to see him again at his post, smiling in his pleasant way to all who come IL contact with him.
Connecticut western news., 1897-02-25
CORN W ALI.

Mrs Ruth Matthews is visiting friends in New Jersey.
 Miss Susan Harrison is visiting in Milford
 Cbas Ottman has taken the contract to carry the mail from this village to Cornwall Bridge.
 Chas Handy has hired the Geo Miner farm and will move there April 1.
 A large number of logs are being hauled to the sawmill and Mir Whitcomb b has begun to convert logs into sbingle
 The grand list of the town shows a reduction of over $33 0nO from last year
 If the legislature ir their wisdom see fit to create few more salaried com missions and we are roasted for state tax we shall come short of funds for home use.
Connecticut western news., 1897-02-25
State of Ohio, City of Toledo, !

State of Ohio, City of Toledo,
 Lucas County. SS'
 FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath that he is the senior partner of the firm of F. J. Cheney 6 O., doing business in the City of Toledo, County and State aforesaid, and that said firm will pay the sum Of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by the use of HALLS CATARRH CURE. FRANK J. CHENEY. Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence, this 9th day of December, 1886. f, A. W. GLEASON, 1 SEAL Notary Public. 
 Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts directly on the blood and mucus surfaces of the system Send for testimonials, free.
 F.J. CHENEY & CO, Toledo, Ohio s~Soid hv nr1vpists 7Sc
 Halls Family Pills are the best.
Connecticut western news., 1897-02-25
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 snteed. It will cure and not disappoint. It has no equal for whooping cough, asthma, hay fever. pneumonia. bron- chitis, ls grippe, cold in the head and for consumption. It is safe for all ages, pleasant to take, and. above all, sure cure. It is always well 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 ton or return money. Free trial bot. ties at w H. Camps drug store. Reg nlar size 50 cents and .0O.
Connecticut western news., 1897-02-25
Mountain County Pomona Meeting

Mountain County Pomona Meeting.
 The next meeting of Mountain County Pomona Grange No. will be held with Canassa Grange in Colllnsville, March Sd. opening at II o'clock and conferripg the 9th degree at the morning session. Worthy State Master Bowen and Pat Master J. H. Hale are expected to be present. The Lecturers hour promises some excellent papers on Grange work. Arrangements have been made for re- duced return rates on the cars. N. $. Stevens, Sec.
Connecticut western news., 1897-02-25
CANAAN VALLEY.

Miss Mary Stevens treated her schol- ars to sleighride last week. going to Great Burlington.
 Miss Hattie Brewers school closes next week with music, recitations and an old fashioned spelling match.
 Mrs Frank Joyner is quite sick.
 Miss Jennie Sears, of Monterey, spent Sunday at A B. Benton's.
 Mir and Mrs John Hadsell, of Mont erey, visited at Wm. Amstead's last week,
Connecticut western news., 1897-02-25

The Union Horse Society of Ulster County, N. r, has been in existence upwards of seventy Ave years, and dur ing that time no member of the society has had horse stolen that has not been recovered, and the thief arrested. Near. ly every man who owns horse belongs 10 the society,
Connecticut western news., 1897-02-25
Le0GL Notices.
ITO the Probate Court for the District of Il sharon.

ITO the Probate Court for the District of Il Sharon.
 ESTATE of Charles W. Reed, late ofsharon in said District deceased
 The subscribers represent that deceased last d9elt in ihe town uf sharon in said district. and died on the l7ih day of Feb. A. b, 1897. possessed of goods and e,t,te re- maining to be administered, leaving a widow, whose name Is Julia Re-d and as his only heirs-ai-law, and next of kin, the persons whose names, residences and relationship to the deceased are as folio Ss viz:
 Names. Residences. Relationship. Julia Reed, sharon, widow. ' me Reel Buckley, daughter, Judson Reed, son, Clara Reed daughter
 Wherefore your petitioner prays that etters of administration may be granted to some proper person.
 MRS EPFIE BuCRIyY
Connecticut western news., 1897-02-25
DIsTRIoT of Cornwall ss. Probate Court,

T lISIhIUI T or OOTuWHII sS. TTODhEe IOuTt, U February 2Srd, A. D. 1897.
 ESTATE of ADbie A. Smith, late of Corn wall in said District, deceased.
 Upon the application of David l.. Smith praying that letters of administration may be granted on said estate, as per application on file more fully appears, it IS
 0rdered-That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Offlce in Corn wall in said district. on the 4ih day Of March A D. 1897 at one o'clock in the afternoon, and that notice be given of the pandency of said application and the time aud place of hearing thereon, by publishing the same once in some newspaper having circulation In said district, and by posting copy thereof on the public sign post in the town of Cornwall in said district.
 GEORGE O. HARRISON, Judge.