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Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-04-12
A FAST DAY
PROCLAMATION.

In Difference to the practice of the early
settlers of New England, and following a
precedent that has obtained ever since
Maine was admitted into the Union of
States, and also with the advice and con-
sent of the Executive Council. DO ap-
point
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-04-12

1t is believed that the 18th Infantry
stationed at Fort Niobahra. Mob. is un-
der orders TO bc ready to leave by Tues
day morning. Most of the comp. mics
have their dress uniforms. ETC.. packed
and are in shape for Immediate service
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-04-12

BY the Governor
BYRON BOYD. Secretary of State.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-03
A PacuIiar Ontical IIlnaion.

A correspondent of photographic journal. in speaking of the special in- terest that attaches to the Roentgen rays among photographers, who often are not in position to invest ill elabo- rate and expensive sets of apparatus, says ir is not generally known that by means of very simple optical illusion an almost perfect imitation of the won ders of radiography can be shown with out the trouble and expense of induc- tion coils. tubes or fuorescent screens All that IS necessary is to take Q small feather from pheasant or turkey and holding it close to the eye look through the radiating ribs at the end of the feather at the fingers of the hand held up toward the sky or against the win dow The flesh of the fingers will then appear to be transparent, with the opaque bone running down in the cen ter, as shown by the true radiograph. Ii it is desired to exhibit the phenomenon by gaslight, a piece of ground glass must be held ill front of the flame to diifuse the light
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-03
CLAYTON.

Miss Emma Rood went last week to her parents present home in South Manchester, Conn. Miss Nellie Kelsey closed her school here last week Monday and wont to her home in Sheffield Wednesday. John Jackson and family spent most of last week with Mrs Jackson's parents in E ,st Canaan and sister in Simsbury, Conn.
 Mir Reuseh, terra coita modeller, who boards at Wm Ferguson's, has been qnite sick for two or three weeks past, :ind last week his wife was sum- monad from Perth Amboy. N, J, He is cnnsidered better at this writing and sit up littlu. Dr Camp of Canaan at- tends him
 Willie Barnes son is recovering from ! an uttack If pneumonia. Attended by Dr L.e.
 Mrs Melius of Lakeville. Conn. is visiting her daughter, Mrs Charles Houghtsling.
 Calvin Barnes has taken George Blodgett's fine span of black horses on trial, with the expectation of buy ing them. Ii. k BunnelI has sold two of his horses to Truman Shores of Canaan Valley and bought one of Calvin Baenes.
 Charles Hart has loft tho employ of G. A. Mcintyre and now is teamster for Wm. Garfield of East Canaan. His family still live in the Doty house.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-03
SPECIAL NOTICES!

Have removed to East Main corner of Elm street. Shall continue in the same business, adding some things which will be for the public good. Keep track of this notice. James L.. Bragg.
 Peabody, the we'll known scientific optician. will be at W. T. Smiths dental parlors. Fails Village, Conn.,, March li-l2 II and 15 Examination free.
 Dr W. Francis Spring, registered denial specialist of the New Haven Den. tai Co. will be in Canaan for few days, at the Warner Honse. Dr Spring comes highly recommended by somo of the leading citizens of the surrounding towns as dentist of great ability.
 Farmers! Buy your syrup cans of Alyorl, Wlpstpd, Ct.
 Ladies! Bargains in granite ware and tinware. AiyoId's.
 It is always light and we'll done when baked il tue "Dockash." Alvord's Wiusted, Conn.
 Plumbing, roofing. steam. water and gus fitting aud supplies. Alvord's.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-03
HUN rSvII.LE and SOUTH CANAAN

Miss Belle Judd is seriously i'll at the home of her sister. Mrs 0. 5. Adam, at East Canaan.
 After Q couple weeks stay as the guest of his sister. Mrs J. M. Page. w. Fl. Mansfield has returned to his home at West Hartford.
 Norman Oakes of Housatonic, Mass spent little time last week in this place with his daughter, Mrs Nellie Chase.
 Mrs Samantha Judd has just passed her 89th birthday. Her health is un- usually good this winter; her mind unimpaired; taking lively interest in the events of each day.
 Mrs Chas Lucas brought here, from her Goshen home. Friday. twig en- closed in coating of ice ten inches in diameter. the result of the storm of the 20th and 21st.
 Mir and Mis W. H Blodgett have re. turned from Hartford where they have been visiting friends for the past two weeks
 William Merriman has bought the farm belonging to the estate of John Hurlburt, deceased Mir Merriman's lease of Miss Emeline KellogQ's farm does not expire until April l, 1899 and he will work both farms unless Miss Kellogg is willing to cancel the lease oi her farm.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-03
DIED

DwYER-At Goshen. Feb. 2s. Jeremiah
 Dwyer. aged S7.
 FrrcH-At Sheridan, Montana, Jan. 20, Henry M Fitch, aged 65 years. He
 was formerly resident of Sheffield,
 Ohio.
 BURcH into rest, Feb. IT. in
 New York city, Catharine E., wife of Rev B H. Burch, in the 59th year of her age. Funeral services were held
 at her late residence, St. Stephen's E Methodist Episcopal parsonage.
 Kingsbridge. New York city, Feb. 20. Interment in Greenwood cemetery, DEwEY-At Youkers, N r, at St Jo-
 seph's hospital. Feb. 20, Miss Julia
 Dewey, daughter of Charles and Julia
 Dewey, of Sheffield, Mass aged 34. LUx-At Great Harrington, Mass Feb
 25. Adeline Herrick. wife of NJ. Lux. JOHNSON At Winsted, Feb 28. Susie
 R. Johnson, adopted daughter of l. l.. Johnson, aged 20.
 DUNN-At Winsied, Mar. 1. John J.
 Dunn, aged 22.
 BREWER At New Milford. Mar 1, Flea
 ger T. Brewer, aged 8l A native oi
 Monterey. Msss. Before the war B
 noted abolitionist and alder of ruua
 way slaves.
 FKNToN-At Lime Rock, Feb 2S, Clar-
 inda Prentice, daughter of Mir and
 Mrs | R. Fenton, aged 5 mos. 2S
 days.
 FRrNK-At Hillsdule, N, Y. Feb. 12, Etta E. Westlake. wife of George 5. Frink. uf Pittsaald, Mass, only child of Horace c. Westlake. NJ. D., for.
 me.ly of Winsted. aged 43 SBARL At HartIani. Feb. %, Mrs Susan Searl. aged so. | PARMALEE At Winsted, Feb. 9. Geo. Fl. Parmalee, aged 48 Formerly oi Canaan.
 GnBERT-At Waterbury, Feb 26. Rev Tn omss E. Gilbert, rastor of St.
 Paul's NJ. E church, aged 43. BRONSON At Winchester Center, Feb. 26, Maria R. widow of Theron Bronson, aged T9. MARsH-At Sharon. Feb. 20. William
 E. Marsh. aged 67 years and 5 mos. WELcH-At Amenia. N. Y, Feb. %
 John Welch.
 LyMAs-At Torringford, Feb. 25, Mrt | David N Lyman, aged ST SHEA-At New York city, St. Viucent's Hospital. Feb. 57. John c Shea. NJ D. Funeral at Lee, Mass.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-03
G. A. R. REUNION.

The eighth annual meeting of the Reunion Association held at Cornwall Bridge Feb. 22 was called to order at II o'clock a. m. by the president, A. P. Stone, of John G. Barnard Post, Mo- 21O, Dopt. of Mass. The Rev A. b
 Smith offered prayer, also delivered m address of welcome. The treasurer re- ported there would be no deficit in the funds of tho Association. H. r. Morse of D. s Cowles Post was elected vice. president to fill vacancy caused by the removal of N. Van Deusen to Florida
 After singing "Americs" an open meet ing was held until the arrival of dept. officers accompanied by Past Dept. C. II. N. Fan.on of Danbury, who were given a royal welcome. The dinner call.
 At 2 o'clock p. m. Gen. Wm. B. Rudd, president for the ensuing year, called the meeting to order. Marching trough Georgia" was sung. The pres iient then called on the dept. staff and others in the following order: W. O. Hillard, Dept. s V. o. and O. M.Scran- ton, Dept. J. V. O.. made appropriate addresses. Miss Bessie Hatch of Mil lerton. N. Y., gave recitation. Asst. Ait. Gen. Thatcher. Iusp. Gen. Twich- oil and Sen. A. D. c. Chickering also made addresses. s. of V. Manville of Cornwall read letter written by his father at the breaking out of the rebel lion 1861. Jud9e-Advooate-Ge Gen. Wm. E. Simons in his address held the audi. ence for nearly one hour to the strictest attention. Past Dept. O. Fanton spoke for the ". R. O. in his usual happy manner. T. l.. Norton, Rev MT Starr and l.. P. Hatch were called upon and had something interesting to say.
 A unanimous vote of thanks being ex. tended to John NJ Gregory Post and their friends for their generous hospi- tality the Association adjourned to meet with Post 60 at Canaan, Feb. g, 1899.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-03
DEATH OF MRS. BURCH

From the Middletown. N Y, Daily Press we learn that Mrs Catherine E.. Bnrch, wife of Rv Benjamin Fl. Burch of St. Stephens church, Kiugsbridge, New York city, died at St. Stephen s parsonage on the afternoon of February IT of acute Bright's disease. Mrs Birch had been i'll about two months but her condition was not considered serious until ten days before her death. The last week of her life was one ol great suffering but the end was calm and peaceful.
 Mrs Burch was born in New Ycrk, Jan II, 1840 and was the eldest duugh. ter of the late John II. Butcher. She and Rev Mfr Burch were married April Is, 1860. She is survived by her hus' band, two sons, John H. and Ernest A of Middletown, and two daughters Grace NJ. aud Mae E nt home.
 During all the busy years of Metho dist minister's life Mrs Burch has proved herself devoted and faithfal companion. Her true worth was brought out in her home life and her loss to the family circle Is most keenly felt. She was beloved by whoever knew her and her unpretentious. yet true Christian. character won Ter friends from mere scquaintances.
 Mir and Mrs Burch and daughters have for several years past occupied g cottage at Pine Grove Camp Ground foi number of weeks during the summer, and Canaan people extend their sympa, thy to tue bereavei family in this per. iod of sorrow.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-03

For some time, have suffered with rheumatism and tried every imaginable remedy, without effect. Mir F. G. S.. Wells advised me to try Chamberlain's Pain Balm, telling me that it had cured many cases of long standing like mine. I have used four bottles and feel sure that one more bottle will make my cure complete A. P. KoNLz. Claremore, Ark. Sold by W. H. Camp, Canaan; Geo. H, Clark, Salisbury; G. E. Frink, Falls Village.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-03
POINTE RS.
Situation wanted. See adv. Waitress wanted. See adv.

Situation wanted. See adv.
 Waitress wanted. See adv.
 Read the Report of the Condition of the National Iron Bank.
 Fassett & Pulvcr are fully equipped for the spring trade. ard it will lay you to read their new advertisement te- day.
 Don't fail to read c. F. Hawley's new adv. IL is a pleasant chat with his friends, and he tells you just "How We Feel About It."
 J B. Oliphant X Go. seem to be rush. ing the season with their advance sales of spring merchandise, nevertheless they are happy with their rushing trade. See new adv.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-03
More Lives Than . Cat.

This is an inscription on a marble slab over grave at Green Bay:
 "Dieu sur tout Here Ives the Body of Lewis Galdy Esq who departed this life at Port Royal the 22nd December l789 aged 50 He was born at Mont pelier in France but left that country for hls Religion and came here to settle in this Island where he was swallowed up in the Great Earthquake in the year 1892 and by the Providence of God was by another shock thrown into the Seq and miraculously saved by swimming until Boat took him up He lived many years after in great Reputation Beloved by all who knew him and much Lamented at his death. "-Notes and Oneries
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-03
Postmasters At Winsted.

Congressman Hill last week present. ed the name of Charles K. Hunt, Of West Winsted. for the postmastorship of the new consolidated offica at Wins sted at salary of g., 900 and the nam 6 of Joseph H Vsill, to be assistant post master at a salary of 5000.
 Mir Hunt is one of the best known men in Winsted and has represented the town of Winchester in the General Assembly. He is the agent of the Western Union Telegraph Co.,, has charge of the local telephone exchange and conducts a fine insurance business. He is also chairman of the republican town committee.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-03
A Fine Summer Home.

Curtiss J. Judd, of Chicago, a native of Monterey, Mass, is building a beautiful mansion of the old colonial style of architecture on ledge of rocks overlooking Lake Garfield in his native town. The house will be ele- gans in all it's appointments and will be equipped with all the modern improve ments. It will be Mir Judd's summer home. In dimensions the house will be sex 42 feet. nearly surrounded by a wide veranda.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-03
Trouble Enough.

Well. prisoner. " said the judge, "if you have anything to say. the court will hear you"
 T rather be excused, your honor." replied the prisoner. "If l said what d like to say. I'd be committed for contempt of court, and I've got trouble enough without that "-Harper's Ba-
 ssA
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-03
BO8N.

JOHNSON = At Norfolk, Feb. 28, a daughter to Mir and Mrs A Johnson, weight 10 lbs. SIDDAL-At West Goshen, Feb. IS. a daughter to MT and Ms Charles Sid- dal.
 BEoKwITH-At Hartford, Feb. 27. Q son, weight 10 lbs. to Conductor and Mrs Charles Beckwith.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-03
--=- ---- Tue Time of Meeting.

Meet me in the key of c. said musician to his friend
 What time Will that be2" asked tho friend.
 At sharp. replied the musician, and he went out alone into the deep. dark night Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-03

A boy was asked by somewhat pat ronizin1 visitor Do you like to go to school, little boy?" "Yes." was the re- ply, II like going to school well enough, aud comin' homo all right. What I don't like is having to stay cooped up there between times"
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-03
Settled at Last.

The case of Amos Brewer against the town of New Marlboro, which has oc- cupied the attention of many courts for long time, has finally been settled The suit kas been long and interesting one, involving many law points.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-03

"Alfonzo," said Mrs. Midas. "here is 8 heading ia this paper that says Had One Wife Too Many" The rest of the article is torn off. How many wives do you think the brute had "One, prob ably" was Midas's prompt reply.-De- troit Free Press.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-03
Bram,s Second Trial.

The second trial of Thomas NJ. Bram for murder on the high seas will begin in the U. s. circuit court in Boston on the 15 inst. ..-
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-03

"I owe my whole life to Burdock Blood Bitters. Strofulous sores cover ed my body. I seemed beyond curc. B B B has made me perfectly we'll woman." Mrs Chns. Hutton, Berville, Mich.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-03
Not a Confession .

.'Did ho confess his love?" ..
 1T dent think SO Frcm what know of the affair I am inclined to think that she drew it out of him by cross examination Chicago Post
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-03

It seems that a substitute for oleo- m lrgerine called "process butter" is nov Icing put on the market. It is made by taking an inf rior grade of butter, adding some fresh cream and churning the mixture.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-03
For Sale or Rent,

Farm of the late Anna Donalds at Canaan Valley. Large two-story house. and barns, all In good repair, Never failing spring water at house and barn 30 acres good, well watered, tillable land. Farm will keep COWS and horse. One mile from creamery, miles from railroad station, church and post office. Also for sale l5 tons good hay.
 FRANK J. EMMoss, a1r,,ro
 FRANK H. LAsopox, Ao" 's' East Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-03

It is proposed to build g raj lroad from Cape Town to the shores of the MedIt- erranean, 4800 miles long.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-03
WANTED.

Waitress, steady. honest and willing. want al at Beardsley House. West Winsted, Conn.
 GEORGE H. SPENCER, PRoP.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-03
Situation Wanted

By girl to do general housework in small family. Address M. A. G. Box 23. Hartsvllle, Mass.
 E10R SALE. Cooley ereamers, Elevator U style. With or without cans. Low price, T. s. GOLD X SON,
 Cream Hill Farm West Cornwall Ct
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-03
M R R FED.

AUsTIN-BEARDsLEr- the residence of NJ. F. Winchester, South Amenis. N. Y. by Jas s Chaffee. Justice of the Peace, John Austin to Caroline Beardsley, both of Kent, Conn.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-26

enough already made to fill all contracts
with the government on time until they
can rebuild their Moulding Department.
This will at once be started by large
force of men. The Petersburg Iron
Works were built In 1852 by Uriah Wells,
of this city, and at that time covered a
much larger area OF ground. AT present
they are on River street, being situated
between the large export factory OF
David Dunlop and the yard or the NOR
folk and Western railroad. The work OF
the firemen, friends, and. employees kept
the fire confined TO the Moulding Depart
ment, thereby saving the large and valu-
able machine and blacksmlthing-s SHOPS
The iron-works are owned by a JOINT
stock company, of which c.. p. L. Burg
wyn, OF Richmond, is president; Charles
f.. Hunter CT Fredericksburg, vice-presl-
dent and Benjamin Miles, of Ashland.
secretary and treasurer, and the first two
gentlemen compose the Board OF Direc-
tors. They carry an insurance Of N5,6Oo
on their plant, and It is estimated the
loss by this evenings fire will not exceed
s. COO There are at present 100 people
employed, forty-five Of them being mould
ers. Tonight these are all employed re-
moving the debris and the superintendent
| is confident that in a week the foundry
will be again in operation. The machine
shop will continue the work on the gov
eminent contract on Monday. as II was
| not even damaged by water. Several men
were Frustrated by the heat, and seyera
others met with slight injuries. The
whole city unites in praising the WORK
of the firsmen, and also the quickness
and dispatch of the company In making
every effort 10 at once resume work.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-26
A WEEK OF EXCURSIONS.
Many Opportunities offered for
Rich'd People to Get Out of Town.

Many opportunities OHereu tor
Rich'd People to Get Out of Town.
The Richmond Speciality and Comedy
Company will present a number of up
to-date specialtles, and the popular two
act comedy drama, Hickory Farm" at
Corcoran Hall, tomorrow, Tuesday, and
Wednesday evenings, for the benefit Of
the City Mission.
The performance given by this company
is clean. creditable, and ENJOYABLE. 'Hick-
DRY Farm" is a story of New England
life. of much charm and mirth.
Mrs. Talley and her infant-class, OF the
Fulton Baptist church Sunday school
will give a moonlight excursion down the
James TO Dutch Gap Tuesday evening.
The steamer Pocahontas leaves her
wharf at s o'clock and II is expected
that a fine crowd will go. There will be
abundance OF refreshments. on the boat
at city prices A good time Is assured all.
The annual picnic of Clay-Street Meth
odst Episcopal Sunday school VIII take
the form of an excursion 20 PROVIDENCE
Forge. on the Chesapeake and Ohio.
Tuesday, and a delightful time Is prom
ised TO all who go with the school. The
train leaves the Broad-Street Depot at
$50 o'clock sharp. Refreshments will be
served on the train and the picnic
grounds.
The annual basket picnic OF the Grace
Street Baptist Sunday school, to ProVi-
lence Forge. will be given on Wednesday
The 9th. This Sunday school always car
ries down a large crowd, and manages
10 give all who so IN opportunity 10
have good time.
Blandon Park will be the scene OF much
mirth and enjoyment on the 4th OF July.
! There will be good music at the pavilion
and dancing from II A. NJ. TO IL +. NJ.
Pine-street Baptist Sunday school gives
| ,ts annual basket picnic TO Providence
| Forge on Thursday. and this Is another
| organization which invariably carries
with IT a great and jolly crowd. Ihe train
| leaves at o'clock.
The Ladies' Society OF 81. Johns Ger
| man Lutheran church have provided
, grand excursion to Buckroe Beacn OF
! Julv 7th. Old Point, Ocean view ahc
/ Virginia Beach are all In easy reach =.
The steamer Pocahontas and moonl
| river will be a delightful means OF get
ting out of the hot and dusty city Tor
sunday at triflng cost. This palatial boa
viii run TO Norfolk, Old Point ana Ne"
nort News on next Saturday night, july
| o. She will leave her wharf at ~ ciocf
| saturday night, and gives whole ga
| AZ the seashore.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-26

adier-Generai Micajah Woods. command
ing the Second Virginia Brigade, In the
Virginia Division. Her mother was MAUI
da Minor Morris, a niece OF Coionei
Lewis Minor Coleman, who resigned ms
professorship at the University OF Vir-
ginia, 70 enter the Confederate army, and
after serving with distinction fell at the
head OF his battalion OF artillery at the
battle of Fredericksburg. greatly IA
mented Her grandfather was the great
lawyer, Richard Morris, OF Hanover.
who, according TO John Randolph Oh
Roanoke, made the great speech OF the
Virginia convention of 1890. General
Micajah Woods. at the age OF II, entered
the Army of Northern Virginia, at the
very outset of the war, as volunteer
aide on the stan Of General John -
| Floyd; enlisted In 1862, In the Albemarie
Light Horse; then. In October. NO. was
made first lieutenant of cavalry In tne
Virginia State line, and In october, lsb5'
was made lieutenant in Jacksons Bat
terry OF Horse Artillery. and served In
II to the close OF the war. He participated
! In numerous battles, and always served
| with distinction TO himself and marked
| service to the cause he served. In lSS
| he was appointed brigadier-general, 70
| command the Second Brigade OF the VII
| ginia Division of the United Confederate
| Veterans, and as such commanded ori'
| gade at the unwilling OF the Soldiers ano
! Sailors monument, at Richmond, at th'
! great reunion there; and at the reunion
! at Nashville was in chief command o.
the Virginia Division. Add to this tina
| he served his State after the war as cap
! tain of the Charlottesville company, o.
the Third Regiment of Virginia Voluntee
Militia, and It will be seen that the iden