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Connecticut western news., 1897-01-07
Dixon at Lakeville.

Without doubt one of the most noted lecturers ever at Lakeville will be Rev Thos. Dixon, Jr., of New York, Dr Tal- mage's successor, Tuesday evening Jan. 18th, in his greatest lecture. Back bone." (a study of character).
 MT Dixon is one of the most popular lecturers on the American platform to- day, and the Lakeville Entertainment Course are very fortunate in being able to secure him on an open date.
 Rev Sam Jones says, "He is the best lecturer ever heard-and I have heard them all.
 Tickets ct Roberts' store after Jan. 2. Lecture commences promptly at S.l5 o'clock.
Connecticut western news., 1897-01-07
SOMETHING TO DEPEND ON.

MT James Jones. of the drug firm of Jones & Son, Cowden Ill in speaking of Dr Kings New Discovery, says that last winter his wife was attacked with la grippe, and her case grew so serious that physicians at Cowden and Pana could do nothing for her It seemed to develop into hssty consumption. Hav- ing pr Kings New Discovery in store. and selling lots of 1t. he took a bottle home. and to the surprise of all she be- gan to get better from first dose. and half dozen dollar bottles cured her sound and we'll. Dr Kings New Discovery for consumption, coughs and colds is guaranteed to do this good work. Try it. Free trial bottles at ". H. Camps drug store.
Connecticut western news., 1897-01-07
HUNrsvILLE and SOUTH CANAAN

D. Fl. Scoville and daughter, Alice, spent last Friday and Saturday with friends in Winsted.
 Joseph L. Hakea, of Norfolk, spent 8 couple of days visiting friends here last week.
 Master Fred and Miss Edna Kings ley, Of Pittsfeld, Mass, were at their grandparents, last Friday and Satur- day.
 Mrs Lucy Booth. of Great Barring ton, Mass. and Charles K H1It, of Winsted, came to attend the funeral of Mrs Hunt last Wednesday.
 Charles and George Hanchett came very near having Q serious accident last week. They were both on scoffoldinR. temporarily put for shingliug, when it gave away beneath them throwing both to the frozen ground. shaking and bruising them somewhat; but no bones were broken.
 Rev D. M Moore, of Orange, Mass. 1, . former pastor. occupied the pulpit last Sunday afternoon, preaching a very thoughtful sermon using the first verse of the one hundred and forty seventh Psalm Except the Lord build the house they labour in vain that build it"
 New Years eve about 75 of the rela lives, neighbors and friends of MT and Mrs Harry Root assembled at the home of MT and Mrs Fred Blake, the occa- sion being the fiftieth anniversary of the marriage of MT and .Mrs Root Al though advanced in years MT and Mrs Root are hale and hearty and enjoyed the occasion with the keenest relish They were the recipients of many handsome and useful presents. Re treatments were served after which dancing was indulged in until the sswe'sma" hours. Among those present from out of town were James Root and family. John Root and family, MT and Mrs Charles Northway, Seth Brown and Samuel Johnson, all of South Norfolk
Connecticut western news., 1897-01-07
CHAPlNvILLE.

Mrs l.. P. Ashmsn has the grippe.
 The mother of Fred Gordon has the pneumonia but is some better though low.
 MT and Mrs Johnson. of New York. are at Joyce sisters. They are sketch ing winter scenery.
 A J. Spurs Sunday school class of six young ladies was the banner class by five points. But mystery is who sent him an elegant international teachers bible that he is proud of
 Julia Ann Soules, who was sick at the time of her husbands death, sur. vived him by ten days.
 We must defer the assessment list. and the record of deaths. until next issue. Editor of NEWS
Connecticut western news., 1897-01-07
Le0aL Notices.
nIsTRICT of Salisbury, ss: Probate Court U January 2, A. D 1897.

nIsTRICT of Salisbury, ss Probate Court b January 2, A. D 1897. Estate of Charles &. Kelsey late of Salisbury in said District, deceased.
 The court of probate for the district Of Salisbury hath limited and allowed six mouths from date of this order. for the cred itors of said estate. represented insolveht in which to exhibit their claims against said estate; and has appointed William Kane and Hubert Williams of said Salisbury com missioners to receive and examioe said elaims Certified by
 DAVID o. wHrrTLEsEY, Acting Judge. The subscribers give notice that they shall meet at the office of said Williams in Lake vile, ID said Salisbury on ths 2nd days of April and July 1897 at three o'clock in the afternoon, on each of said days, for the purpose of attending 10 the business Of said appointment.
 HUBERT WILLIAMS Commissioners
 WILLIAM KANE N0Nieoionois' All persous indebted to said estate are re- quested to make immediate payment to
 THOMAS l.. NoRrnN, Administrator.
Connecticut western news., 1897-01-07
SAI.ISBUR Y.

Rev w A. Johnson, of Middletown. preached in St Johns church Sunday
 Rev H. W. Pope, of New Haven, will conduct services in the Congregational church during the present week every afternoon al 3, and evening at 30
 Miss Hattie Conklin spent part of last week with friends in Torrington
 Our village schools re-opened Monday after a weeks vacation
 Wm. Wsshburn ard family returned to their home in New York Monday morning
 About twenty of the young people took sleigh ride on Mt Riga Friday evening, carrying gifts for tree for the children there
 Miss Amelia Sanford returned to her school in Philadelphia Monday morn- ing.
Connecticut western news., 1897-01-07
LAX EvILLB ..

The triple installation of officers of Orren H Knight Post, ". R, 0. and s of V. took place New Years evening at their hall in the Holley block. A large number of people attended and were highly entertained with the impressive ceremonies Col s. R. Horne. of Win sted, installed the G. A R Post officers; Mrs Desbrnw, of Danbnry, the W. R O. officers; and Thos. l. Norton installed the officers of the &. of V. After the installation Col. Horne made a very in- teresting address. Thos l.. Norton also made short but pithy address Tbe meeting then closed for supper at the Wononsco House, after Nhich followed a reception and dance at the G A. R. Hall. which pleased the young people immensely.
 Our district schools re-opened last Monday.
 The Taconic Ladies Boarding School. of which Miss E. Lord is principal, will re opeu Friday of this week, after hay ing been closed three weeks for Xmas vacation.
 All of next week Rev Howard Pope, of New Haven, the evangelist, will be with us at the M E church afternoon and evenings, except Monday afternoon and Saturday evening.
 Richard Ramsey, of Bantam. was here last week visiting his many friends. Our Forester lodge has just procur- ed handsome United States flag, trim med with gilt fringe. They will use it this week Thursday when they install | their officers
 Mr and Mrs T. l.. Norton gave a re- ception New Years day from three to six o'clock p. m which was very large ly attended by prominent people from all over town. Their spacious new man. sion on Bostwick Hill was fairly packed with guests most of the time, the num- Der of callers being about two hundred The event proved to be a genuine house warming as we'll as reception. Deli. cious refreshments were served.
 The w 0 Witter family left their summer residence last Saturday for their home in New York city
 All our people are looking forward with great expectancy to the coming of Rev Thos. Dixon, Jr, Tuesday evening Jan. 18th He is certainly a great leo. turer and the promoters of the Lakeville | entertainment course may we'll feel proud of having so great a man for their opening night.
 A very pretty wedding took place last week Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mir and Mrs Peter Turner Their daughter Eva was united in marriage to Chss F. Hollister, of Salisbury. Rev J. Fl George of the Episcopal Church. Salisbury, officiated Chss Wood was the best man and Miss Maggie Teator the bridesmaid. Mrs E. Bierce. oi Canaan. presided at the piano and play ed the wedding march. The happy couple received many elegant presents. Mir and Mrs Hollister went on the even. ing train for wedding trip Congrat. ulations are extended by their many friends.
 J. G. BeckIey. the dancing teacher, will form class here tomorrow night,
Connecticut western news., 1897-01-07
Post office address. Milford, Conn.
nISTRICT of Canaan ss, Probate Court lt January A ID. ls97

nISTRICT of Canaan ss. Probate Court, " January 4. A. D. ls97.
 Estate of Lyman Dunning. late of North Canaan. in sald district. decessed.
 The sdm.uistrator represented the estate insulvent after the expiration of the time limited by the Court for the presentation of claims therefore
 Ordered, That Commissioners to receive and examine the claims Of the creditors of said estate be appointed at the Probate Onice In North Canaan on the 18th day of Jam uray A. n 1897 at 10 o'clock in the fore noon and this Court directs said adminis- trator to give public notice thereof. by post ing copy of thi, order on the public sign post is said North Canaan, nearest to the place where the deceased last dwelt and by adver- tisiug In some newspaper having circula. ton in said Probate District, tn all persons interested 10 appear, at said time and place and be heard relative 10 said appointment, at least tive days before the date of said hearing and return make 10 this Court of the notice given.
 kttssti DAVID Q. wxrrrIrsrS, Judge
Connecticut western news., 1897-01-07
HIM F ROCK.

Mrs James Ensign has been sick fer 8 few days.
 Richard Barnum returned to Yale on Tuesday.
 Miss Lucy Ensign returned to Boston on Wednesday after two weeks vaca- tion at her home.
 George Doty's little baby died quite suddenly Tuesday evening of membra- neous croup.
 Miss Harriet P. Ensign has been quite sick for few days.
 N. A. McNeil, of New York city, is spending few days in town.
 MT and Mrs Boice, of Philmont, N. r., are at Stephen Brusie's.
Connecticut western news., 1897-01-07
SWEET DREAM.
Man Struck by Lightning Tells How It
 Feels.

Feels
 Benjamin Ganaway of Anderson, Ind, who was struck by lightning dur ing the big storm of last week, is recov- ering, and it is probable now that he will entirely recover from the effects of the shock. The bolt hit him in the right temple, passed down, tearing of his clothes and badly burning him, and passed out of his shoes
 He gives some interesting facts in connection, which will be very valuable to states debating on electrocution as 6 means of capital punishment. He advo- cates it, saying that his experience was painless until he came to. He was, he says, simply in dream, and not an un. pleasant one at that En. SuirsS -
Connecticut western news., 1897-01-07
CORNWALL CENTRE.

Geo. Hotchkiss, of Mount Hermon school, spent the holidays at home.
 Lee c. Ford and wife. of Waterbury. were guests at J O. Ford's Christmas; also John 0. Ford and nephew, Belden, of Bridgeport.
 MT and Mrs Osborne visited at Dr Platt's in Terrington short time since.
 Miss Hattie Peck has been at home for the past two weeks.
 Mrs R. Stewart visited in New Ha- ven. 8 few weeks ago.
 Several from here attended the drama in West Cornwa last week.
Connecticut western news., 1897-01-07
Receiver for a Berkshire Bank.

Receiver for a Berkshire Bank.
 An injunction was served Monday on the Miners Savings Bank of West Stockbridge, prohibiting the paying out of more money. A receiver will be ap- pointed by February. This action is taken to prevent run by depositors. who will be paid in full. The bank re- gently voted to wind up.
Connecticut western news., 1897-01-07

Few people know that all plants con- tain digestive principles They cannot more than animals can. The Mount Lebanon Shakers have learned the art of extracting and utilizing these diges- tive principles, and it is for ttis reason that their Shaker Digestive Cordial is meeting with such phenomenal success in the treatment of dyspepsia. The Shaker Digestive Cordial not only con- tains food already digested. but it also contains digestive principles which aid the digestion of other foods that may be eaten with it. single 10 cent sample bottle will be sufficient to demonstrate it's value, and we suggest that every suffering dyspeptic make trial of it. Any druggist can supply it.
Connecticut western news., 1897-01-07
OLD PEOPLE

Old people who require medicine to regulate the bowles and kidneys will find the true remedy in Electric Bitters. This medicine does not stimulate and contains no whiskey nor other intoxi- cant, but acts as tonic and alternative. It acts mildly on the stomach and bowels, adding strength and giving tone to the organs, thereby aiding Nature in the performance of the functions Electric Bitters is an excellent appetizer and aids digestion. Old people find it just exactly what they need. Price 30 csnts and @l.00 per bottle at W. Fl. Camps drug store, Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1897-01-07
..Of eonrse , said arandna to his 2

''Of course," said grandpa to his wife --"of Course the fight is all over. grandma. and I was a gold man from start to finish, but want to tell you one thing: I love your hair just as much now who D it is silver as l did when it was massed gold"
 And the old couple smiled and were happy.
Connecticut western news., 1897-01-07
One Way so be Happy

Is to attend to the comfort of your family. Shoald one catch cold or cough call on Geo E fr1nk. Falls Village; Cochrane Bros West Cornwall, sole agents and get a trial bottle of Otto's Cure, the great German Remedy, free. We give it away to prove that we have a sure cure for coughs, colds. asthma. consumption, and all diseases of the throat and lungs Large sizes 5Oc. and 25c.
Connecticut western news., 1897-01-07

The old way of delivering messages by post-boys compared with the modern telephone, illustrates the old tedious methods of "breaking" colds compared with their almost instantaneous cure by One Minute Cough Cure. W. H. Camp, Canaan; Geo. T. Johnson, Nor folk
Connecticut western news., 1897-01-07

Excuse me-" observed the man in spectacles, "but I am a surgeon, and that is not where the liver is," "Never yon mind where his liver is," retorted the other. 1t it was in his big toe or his left ear DeWitt's Little Early Risers would reach it and shake it for him" w H Camp, Canaan; Geo. T. Johnson, Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1897-01-07

Absolutely pure, perfectly harmless. and invariably reliable are the qualities of One Minute Cough Cue. It never fails in colds, croup and lung troubles. Children like it because it Is pleasant take and it helps them. W. H. Camp, Canaan; Geo. T. Johnson, Nor folk
Connecticut western news., 1897-01-07

Scaly eruptions on the head, chapped hands and lips, cuts, bruises, scalds, burns are quickly cured by DeWItt's Witch Rszel Sslve. It IS at present the article most used for piles, and it always cures them. W. H. Camp. Canaan; Geo. T. Johnson, Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1897-01-07

It is reported that Lizzie Borden. the heroine of the famous murder trial, Is to be married soon to Orin Gardiner. of Somerset school teacher and an old friend of Lizzie aud the Borden family.
Connecticut western news., 1897-01-07

The old lady was right when she said,
 the child might die if they waited f,r the doctor. She saved tte little ones life with a few doses of One Minute Cough Cure. She had used it for croup before. W. H. Camp, Ca usan; Geo. T. Johnson. Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1897-01-07
Dahscripsioa Account.

Inc date on the colored slip of paper with s.e name of the subscriber shows the time to which the subscription Is paid: thus, R. B. Smith Hjul97 Indicates that Mir Smith has paid for hts paper to July 5, 1897. It is hoped that Subscribers will see to 1t that their account, always correct, and when they pay for a re- newh of their subscription will observe whether their date Is changed to indicate the proper credit, and in the event of an error to inform us for correction at once. No claims Tor errors in these accounts will hereafter be considered unless presented within thirty days after the payment Is claimed to have been made, as the receipt of the paper with she date to which the subscription is paid vlainly printed thereon is prfma facie evil sanoe ef its acceptance as correct.
Connecticut western news., 1897-01-07
THURSDAY. JANUARY 2. 1897.
Corn a Legal Tender.

Several Kansas country newspapers arc taking corn in payment of subscrip tions at the rate of 20 cents bushel Ono paper has built several cribs as the result of the adoption of this policy. The papers announced that they would take corn as legal tender.
Connecticut western news., 1897-01-07

"Papa," said Tommy, "do yon think Santa Claus would be offended if put a note into the chimney and told him in which toy store they kept the best fire engines?"
Connecticut western news., 1897-01-07

The length of life may be increased by lessening it's dangers. The majority of people die from lung troubles These may be averted by promptly using One Minute Cough Care W H Camp, Canaan; Geo. T. Johnson, Nor folk
Connecticut western news., 1897-01-07

naws Respecting Newspapers, Printed for the benefit of those who think mat ordering paper stopped absolves them from paying up arrearages:-
 .If sabscribers refuse or neglect to take their paper from the poet-ofnce to which they are di- fected they are held responsible until they have settled their bills and ordered their papers diecon- dnued.
 .sSubscribSrs who do not give express notice to sAe contrary are considered ae wishing tocontinue their subscriptions.
 elf snbecri6ereorder the hediecontinuance oftheir pApef the publishers may continue to send them Nntil all arreAre are paid.'
Connecticut western news., 1897-01-07

Smith-You told me your friend sang like bird I think he has horribly hoarse voice. How can you say it like bird 8?
 Jones-Well the kind meant was . crow.
Connecticut western news., 1897-01-07

Capital, unless backed by nerve and endurance, will not go far towards es- tablishing and maintaining even the humblest newspaper.-Pressa and Prin- tpr
Connecticut western news., 1897-01-07

He-I have been reading '"rhe Sor- rows of Satan"
 She-It's nice of you to take an in- terest in the troubles of your friends.
Connecticut western news., 1897-01-07

She-Our minister believes in ob- serving the Sabbath very strictly.
 He-Yes. I understand that he never reads the Sunday papers until Monday.
Connecticut western news., 1897-01-07

To cure all old sores. to heal an indo- lent ulcer, or to speedily cure piles, you need simply apply DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve according to directions. Its msgic-like action will surprise you. W. H. Camp, Canaan; Geo. T. John son, Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1897-01-07

The man who pays his whiskey bill before he pays his meat bill will soon want more whiskey than msst.
Connecticut western news., 1897-01-07

Soothing, and not irritating, strength ening, and not weakening. small but effsctive-such are the qualities of De- Witt's Little Early Risers. the fsmons little pills W. H. Camp, Canaan @ GO. T. Johnson, Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1897-01-07
of Salisbury, ss: Probate Court

nISTRICT of Salisbury, ss: Probate Court January 2. A. D. 1897.
 Estate of Adelia O. Merwin late of Salisbury in saii district. deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Salisbury hath limited and allowed six months from date hereof for the creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settle mert. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarred a recovery. All persons in- debted to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment 10
 fALBERTUs N. CLARK, Executor. Post office address Milford Conn.,
Connecticut western news., 1897-01-07

Laxol is the best medicine for child. ren Doctors recommend it in place of Castor Oil.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1897-02-08
IMP0R1f ANGE OF
DRINKING WATER

Very few realize that a certain quantity
of water daily taken into the system Is nee
essary for the preservation of health Of
course II depends upon circumstances now
much should be consumed in the twenty
four hours. In hot weather we require a
great deal more than in cold, as the system
Is more relaxed. and the loss by perspira-
ton through the pores Of the skin clears
the system of all those impurities which II
is necessary to get rid of.
Some professor writing to The Medical
Times. says: I'VE should drink from one
third to two-ffths as many ounces as we
weigh I'm pounds. so a man weighing 1tS
pounds would be required to drink tifty-six
or sixty-four ounces daily, or from one and
one-han to four pints"
Often we hear of people in feeble health
being advised to go to the springs. that the
medical qualities of the water may benefit
them; they 20 and of course while they are
there take advantage of the water and
drink regularly and freely Soon the appe-
title Is improved and they grow stronger.
Naturally they ascribe the improvement u
the medicinal qualities of the water. when
the fact is. II they had staid at home and
drank the same quantity of water each day
they would have improved Just as
rapidly. heard this statement once
made by a prominent physician ADDING
People very seldom realize the Importance
Of water drinking.
Some years ago the writer was suffering
from n very low state Of health. alter try
ng all sorts of remedies concluded to con-
suit q new doctor. He asked various ques-
tons I'm regard to the ease, and then
turned and asked How much water do
you drink i'm q day. The question quite
staggered me- and ] replied: = don
Know" lie then asked: How much have
you drank today?" Then about noon time.
and when told him / did not think had
taken even one drink Of water, he said;
you need no medicine; 20 home and begin
with eight tumblcrsfull day and report to
me later" and he gave the further in
formation that the system needed flushing
out just as you would a sewer
The first thought after hearing his re-
narkable prescription was that he did not
know what was the matter and hated 20
turn a patient away without something
and so advised water drinking. l deter
mined to try it. and went about It rs reg
ular business. First. on rising. was a glass
of cold water: ut breakfast another. at IL
o'clock one. another at dinner. ~ o'clock
ono. and tho other three We're gotten be-
tween then and bedtime.
At first this was very hard and disagree
able but becoming accustomed TO it ! soon
grew to like it, The benefit derived from
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1897-02-08

ware due on ensuing days. Hearty
however. greeted the royal visitors
The informal gathering of spectators " mo-
,.atchcd their departure for TrentAaIh ii''l'
Trentham hall the italian Palace. -
Lord Beaconsneld called II in l.otil1ii'
~ tho Disk. and Duchess of Suthtil''ii"'
hos for the past few days been the scene
of brilliant gathering and much ies'iV-
inv in honor Of the Prince and Princess 81
VIE and Princess Victoria: and stat
fordshira has given hearty welcome 20
it's royal visitors. who have shown 'llo.'
kindly interest in local affairs. the Prince
bv LAYING the foundationstonc OF the ne"
free library and technical schools AZ LONE
tom. and the princess by opening a bazaar
at Fenton.
The Trent IS the third of English rivers
though no one seems greatly to marx IT,
Rising from three springs in the moor
land" of Northwest SJaffordshire, It ioWs
through the potteries black with smoke, II
gives its name TO Burton-on-Trent ana
Stoke-upon-Trent known all the world
over. and other townships of less fame,
and carries with It to the sea all the lesser
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1897-02-08
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