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Connecticut western news., 1899-02-02
HUN rsvILLE and SOUTH CANAAN

Geo. Judd and daughter, Miss Belle, have been quite sick with the grip for the past week.
 The many friends of Lucius Hancheti of Orange. N. J.. will be pained to hear of his serious illness at the home of his brother, NJ A Hanchett.
 Alter an illness of several weeks Mrs Mary Hoskins died early Friday morn- ing, Jan. 27. Her illness commenced with the grip which developed into pneumonia. A good neighbor and kind friend has passed from earth The sympathy of this community is extend. ed to the stricken ones. Mrs Hoskins was Fl years of age. Her funeral was attended at her late residence on Sun day at 2 p. m Rev O. w Hanna ofici- ating. Burial in Sand Hill cemetery.
 H. N. Brown, state agent for the D M Osborn Mfg. O., was here last week looking after the interests of the firm.
 Henry Howe, who has been sick for some time is slightly improved. Mrs Howe Is now quite ill.
 Mrs Emily Goslee of Great Barring ton, Mass is visiting her grsnddsughters, the Misses Morse.
 Miss Mary Babcock is quite ill with grip
 Mr and Mrs Norman Surdsm, Jr. are rejoicing in the arrival of little son which came to their home Jan. 16
 D B. Tiffaoy's saw mill has moved north again being now located oi J. H. Flakes property.
Connecticut western news., 1899-02-02
EAST CANAAN.

Willie Twining of Montville has se- cured the position of delivery clerk for A. B Garfield.
 Frederick Bronson died st bis home here on Saturday morning after being bed ridden for over four years with par alysis. He was S4 years old and had lived here many years, coming to this village from Winchester. He is sur vived besides his wife by two children. Levi F. Bronson and Mrs George Por- ter, both now living here. He was. when in health, prominent in town affairs and held the office of selectman for number of years and also other town offices and was once elected to the Connecticut Legislature by the Demo- crats. The funeral was attended Tues day afternoon, burial in Hillside ceme- tery.
 George Beebe has been confined to the house with the grip.
 On Monday while drawing the cars on the narrow gusge track at Garfield Bros. kilns, Earl Coons had his leg se- verely injured. The brake failed to work and in trying to get the horse out of the way Coons stepped between the cars and when they came together the footboards crushed his leg. He was taken home but his leg is so badly swollen that the doctor can not tell whether the bones are broken or not.
Connecticut western news., 1899-02-02
THE RAVAGES OF GRIP.

That modern scourge, the Grip, pois- ons the air with its fatal germs, so that no home Is safe from it's ravsges, but multitudes have found a sure protection against this dangerous malady in Dr. Kings New Discovery. When you feel . soreness in your bones and muscles. : pain in the back of the head, catarrhal symptoms and stubborn cough you may know you have the grip. and that you need Dr. Kings New Discovery. It will promptly cure the worst cough, heal the infsmed membranes, kill the disease germs and prevent the dreaded after effects of the mslsdy. Price 50 ots- and $1 %. Money back if not cured. A trial bottle free at W. H. Camps Drug Store.
Connecticut western news., 1899-02-02
aH EEGELD.

The sad news came to us last week of the sudden passing away of Mrs Mary l.. Mercein at the Saratoga Sanitsrium on Thursday, where she went about three weeks ago for treatment. She was taken for interment to the family plot near Croton, N. Y on Monday. She was married to Rev T. F. R. Mer- cein, a minister of the Methodist Epis- copal Church, and Sheffield was their first appointment by the New York Con- ference after their marriage. They re- mained here two years. and four years after were returned here but before the time closed he was taken away by death Sept. 15, 1856 Since that time she has had her home in this village where she was loved and respected by all. She leaves one son. T. Randolph Mercein of New York, to mourn the loss of dear and loved mother.
 Mrs Sally Hillyer, who passed away st her home in this village with heart disease last week Tuesday, Jan. 24, was born in Johnstown, N Y., June 2, 1922 She came to reside in Sheffield in 1886 her home being near Ashley Falls. Her father was Robert Van Deusen, and the maiden name of her mother was Bar bara Sharp from Albany, N. '. She was married to John Hillyer in 1855 Iu 1879 he was killed by the engine in driving across the railroad track. This was terrible affliction to the family. Her eldest child Robert died in 1861, aged 5 years. Three daughters, Louise, Florence and Mary B. survive to mourn the loss of devoted and much beloved mother, beside one aged brother, Peter Van Deusen, now living in Auro- ra, III. She united with the Congregational Church in 1862 and al- ways lived consistent, Christian life. Her funeral service was held at the church on Friday afternoon conducted by the pastor, Rev E. W. Pond; inter- ment in the village cemetery. Sheffield Hose Company, No. l, have issued invitations to their first annual ball to be given at Town Hall on Tues. day evening, Feb. '; music by Tagh- konic orchestra.
Connecticut western news., 1899-02-02
W EST CURN W ALI.

Charles Clark of Cameron City, Mis- souri, Is visiting at his sisters, Mrs Fred Calkins'.
 Arthur M. Potter, who has been as- sistant agent at the Sheffield station for the year past, has returned home for the present.
 Jessie Gertrude Wheaton, who has been taking care of Mrs J. S.New of Ca naan, has returned home and is now taking care of Sheldon Clark who has been on the sick list for some time past.
 Miss Nellie Wilson of Long Hill is visiting friends and relatives in town
 Hon. l.. J. Nickerson has the past week been making large addition to his extensive law library which HOW onsists of nearly 2OOO volumes.
 The people of our village who have ice houses are filling them with nice clear ice of about 12 inches in thick ness.
 The reading room is open to the pub lie on Monday and Saturday evenings, from ' to 9. where can be found litsra- ture of all kinds, to suit all tastes.
 MT and Mrs Frank B. Wood, who have been in New York the past week, re- turned home Thursday, today
 The article of "Pro Bono PublIoo' seems to be approved of by the general public in this vicinity.
 Report has 1t that there has been 8 wedding in town and we understand il occurred last Wednesday night.
Connecticut western news., 1899-02-02

For several years the residents of Great Burlington have been all stirred up on the question of moving the rall. road tracks to the east side of the village
 The Berkshire Courier has printed in numerable opinions on this subject and neighboring newspapers have occasion ally lent their columns to still further ventilate the situation. The railroad company has been besieged with letters and petitions from parties holding diff ferent views of the case. The villagers are about equally divided on the mat ter. Whenever the subject seems to be quieting down, the Courier stirs up the embers and adds some fuel'by publish. ing interviews with prominent and inter- ested residents. In it's last issue the Courier gave notice that it's readers are to be further inflicted with this question. What ever the railroad company decides to do, or not to do, will not be satis
 factory to all the residents and business men of Great Burlington. The railroad company can end the controversy by merely changing its line SO as to run from Sheffield through South Egremont and Seekonk to Housatonic instead of run. ming through Great Harrington and Van Deusenville. In that event some of the people of Crest Barrington might possibly discover that the present location of the line is not such nuis ance as they now imagine it to be.
Connecticut western news., 1899-02-02
SHARON.

Within few years A. L. Shaffsr has had thirty-six tumors removed from his face, neck and shoulders. He is now recovering from the third operation in which he had twelve tumors successful ly removed.
 "The best laid plans of mice aud men aft gang sglee." Differs band of New York were engaged to play at the opening of the Casino last Wednesday night but missed the last train from the city and left the committee of arrange ments with big crowd on their hands and in an almost hopeless state of cha. grin. However, by happy thought, they secured Prof. Newman of Amenis to furnish the music, and they made supper and dancing gratis so the guests had a good time; but the disappoint. ment to those in charge vas of enor- mons proportions.
 Hamilton Lodge will give their grand Masonic Hop tomorrow evening at the new Casino.
Connecticut western news., 1899-02-02
NOR FOLK.

Rev. Joseph Gaylord, who is we'll known in this community, preached in the Congl church Sunday evening.
 Several of the Endeavors attended the convention held at Collinsville yester- day.
 The young people enjoyed another hop at the gym Saturday evening and several were then informed that they had been unanimously elected members of the Norfolk Club.
 Grip Is 10th to let go its hold and still has many in its grasp.
 The funeral services of Mrs Anson Gaylord were conducted at her home by Rev MT Todd. assisted by Rev W. F. Stearns, Saturday morning at II o'clock. Mrs Gaylord leaves 8 son. Judson Gay lord Of Brooklyn. N. r., also two step sons and two step daughters.
 Mrs Lyman Johnson and daughter Ellen are visiting friends in Canaan.
 Mrs 0. NJ. Howard and son of New York have been spending few days ip town.
 The wall in the "Willows" is nearly finished.
 Edmund Brown is very i'll with pneu monis following a severe attack of grip.
 The reading given by w. Palmer Smith Monday evening was greatly CD joyed by all who heard him. The en- tertainment and home made candy sale which followed netted the Y. l.. M. B. a neat sum
 Miss Mary Swift is visiting her sunts, the Misses Eldridge.
 William Eggleston, ST has received g stroke on the right side.
 H. H. Eddy, the librarian, is in New York.
 The Norfolk Library is the possessor of fine portrait of Benjamin Franklin presented by the Grolier Club of New York,
 Mrs Mary Smith of Prospect Ferry, Maine, is visiting her sister, Mrs O. NJ Snow.
Connecticut western news., 1899-02-02
LA A E vILLH.

The sudden death of Mrs Harris at the residence of T l. Norton last Thurs. day morning cast gloom over the will lsge. Mrs Harris was staying with the Norton family in the absence of Mir and Mrs Norton at Atlantic City, N. J.. On Thursday morning Mrs Harris was in the act of dressing herself when she was attacked with paraly tic shock and died in few minutes. The remains were taken to her home in Salisbury where the funeral took place last Saturday Mrs Margaret A Harris was the widow of the late Col. Harlow Harris, aged 6S years. Her maiden name was NJ. A. Sweet.
 Mir and Mrs T l. Norton arrived home last Saturday from their trip to Atlantic City, N J. very much refresh ed and well pleased with their outing Mir Norton says that Atlantic City is getting to be very noted city, both winter and summer, for tourists. The improvements made of late years being on an extensive and magnificent scale which please all the visitors. The tenn perature while they were there was moderate. lowering around the forties.
 Ella June Meade Cake , nd Mir Lu B Cake assisted by Prof Chas. Wold of Star Lyceum Bureau, gave the fourth entertainment of the Lakeville Enter tsinment Course Tuesday evening be- fore large and pleased audience at Roberts Opera House. Prof Wold play ed very fine on musical glasses. The fifth entertainment of the Lakeville Course will be 8 lecture by Dr H. NJ. Wharton, subjects: "The ups and downs of life" and "A horseback ride through Palistine"
 Abram Martin drove to Saugerties, N. Y. last Friday. where Mrs Martin went month ago to visit her sister and has been unable to come home on sccoun, of a severe sickness with typhoid fever It is reported that she is still very sick, but considered out of danger.
 The s. of V. ball last Friday at Rob erts' Opera House was grand success, and was much enjoyed by many young people from here and surrounding viii lages. Colts orchestra gave excellent satisfaction, both at the concert and al the dancing.
Connecticut western news., 1899-02-02
LEGISLATIVE NOTES.

A bill has been introduced by Repre- sentative Conklin of Salisbury to pro- hibit all fishing through the ice at Twin Lakes.
 Representative Jennings presented the following bill:
 No person shall hunt with bird-dog and gun, destroy, kill or attempt to kill. trap, snare, or attempt to snare any ruffed grouse. commonly called par fridge. quail, woodoock, English pheasant, Mongoliau pheasant, gray squirrel, hare or rabbit, before October l5, 1902. And no person shall buy, sell. or have in possession any of the herein named species of game before the date herein mentioned without sufficient proof be given that said game was not killed or captured in this state.
 Mir Clark of Old Say ybrook intro duced bill providing that all real property of educational and ecclesiasti- cal institutions be exempted from tax ation only to extent of S7.500.
 Mir Warren of Lyme presented a bill providing that all road working and re- pairing must be between April and July l, and the placing of any earth of any description on any of the roads in any of the towns at any other time shall be punishable with fine of S5.
 A bill has been introduced by Repre- sentative Wadsworth of Pennington prohibiting the practice of veterinary medicine or surgery except by properly qualified persons. ...a
 Senator Vinal presented favorable report of the judiciary committee upon the following nominations and they were confirmed by unanimous ballot, seventeen senators voting:-
 Frederick B. Hall of Bridgeport to be associate judge of the supreme court of errors and judge of the superior court for eight years, from February l, 1899.
 Alberto T. Roraback of North Canaan to be judge of the superior court for eight years, from February l, 1899
 The House unanimously concurred in electing Judges Hall and Roraback of the superior court.
 Mir Stirling of Bridgeport introduced game bills as follows: Prohibiting kill ing rabbits between December 15 and October l5; penalty s7.
 Requiring that every hunter have a license, at cost of S1. 15. from the town clerk. good for one year.
 Providing fine of $7 for buying. selling or having dead woodcock, quail or part ridges. Providing state bounty of $2 for killing foxes-satisfactory proof to be given the state treasurer.
 A measure has been introduced allow ing North Canaan to succeed to rights of consolidated school districts.
 The judiciary committee reported ad- versely on the punishment for advertis- ing for divorce bill and the bill was re- jected by the House.
 Bills have been introduced disfran- chising those who fail to pay their mili- tary tax by July l. Providing penal ty of $l00 if any custodian of public records or maps conceals them or re- fuses to show them to any individual.
 MT Brett of Waterbury introduced resolution amending the constitution so as to make biennial terms of office of selectmen. Constitutional amendments.
 A bill has been presented to the Sen ate prohibiting the depositing of filthy water. garbage, etc., or the discharge of dralnage from sink or cesspool, into any running stream of water, under penal ty of $7 and 30 days.
Connecticut western news., 1899-02-02
Dangers of the Grip.

The greatest dangers from LaGrippe is of it's resulting ia pneumonia. If reasonable care is used, however. and Chamberlain's Cough Remedy taken, all danger will be avoided. Among the tens of thousands who have used this remedy for Ia grippe we have yet to learn of single case having resulted in pneumonia which shows conclusively that this remedy is certain preventive of that dangerous disease. It will cure la grippe in less time than any other treatment. It is pleasant and safe to take For sale by W. H. Camp, Canaan; Geo. H. Clark, Salisbury; G. B. Frink. Falls Village; Smith & Son, West Goshen.
Connecticut western news., 1899-02-02
FALLS VILLAG

Miss Lucy Randall is visiting friends in New Haven.
 Mrs Sidney Reed was called to Kent last week by the sickness and death of her sister Mrs J Gibbs
 Bev E. l.. Coffing of Sheffield has &C., cepted the position as pastor Of the mission founded by MT Anch Moody and will move here, occupying house in Amesville.
 The Railroad Go. filled their ice house at the creamery last week with ice IF inches thick
 Dr F. s. Skiff is confined to the bed with the grippe. Dr Pratt of West Cornwall looks after his patients during his illness
 Mrs F. Miles and daughter are the guests of Miss Ida Spur.
 The R. R Go. are putting new tin roof on the station here.
 J. Lee Ensign was called to Lime Rock the greater part of last week by illness and death of bis mother, Mrs James Ensign, who died Monday morn ing.
 Mrs Sarah Gillette is quite feeble, having spells when she is hardly able to move or speak.
 The local telephone line has been eI- tended to meet the Canaan local, with free conversation to subscribers.
Connecticut western news., 1899-02-02
CORNWALL BRIDGE.

Hon. V. o. Beers was in New York last week on business.
 Miss Edith Wedge, who has been vis- ting friends here, returned home te Bridgeport Saturday.
 Miss Mary W. Moore is able to re sume her duties at the telegraph office again.
 Albert Seligsbera of New York was here last week looking after his tobacco interest.
 Many of the sick ones are more com fortable.
 Rev Mir Goodenouqh, the Congrega. tional minister from Ellsworth, preach ed here Sunday. His text was Ex. ", 2 His listeners were we'll pleased with his discourse.
Connecticut western news., 1899-02-02
GLORIOUS NEWS

Comes from Dr D. B. Cargile of Washi- to, I. T. He writes: "Four bottles of Electric Bitters has cured Mrs Brewer of scrofula. which had caused her great suffering for years. Terrible sores would break out on her head and face, and the best doctors could give no help; but her cure is complete and her health is excellent. This shows what thous- ands have proved-that Electric Bitters is the best blood purifier known. It's the supreme remedy for eczema, letter, salt rheum. ulcers, boils and running sores. It stimulates liver, kidneys and bowels, expels poisons, helps digestion, builds up the strength. Only 50 cents. Sold by w. Fl Camp. druggist, Canaan; i; q. H. Clark, druggist, Salisbury; G. E. Frink, druggist, Falls Village.
Connecticut western news., 1899-02-02
sIoo REWARD, .roo

NEWS will be pleased to learn that there is al least one dreaded disease that science has been able to cure in all it's stages, and that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure is the only pos- itive cure now known to the medical fraterni- ty. Catarrh being constitutional disease, requires constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally, acting di- rectly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system, thereby destroying the founda- tion of the disease. and giving the patient strength by building up the constitution and assisting nature In doing its work. The pro- prietors have so much faith in It's curative powers that they offer One Hundred Dollars for any case that it fails to cure, Send tor Ist of testimonials.
Connecticut western news., 1899-02-02
Try Grain.O, IT., Gratn.O,

Ask your Grocer to day to show you a package Of GRAIN-O, the new food drink that takes the place of coffee. The children may drink 1t without injury as we'll as the adult. All who try it, like it. GRAIN-O has that rich seal brown of Mocha or Java, but it is made from pure grains, and the most dellcate stomach receives 1t without distress. l the the price of coffee. 15c and 25c. per package Sold by all grocers.
Connecticut western news., 1899-02-02
For "a Grippe.

Thomas Wbit, field & Co., 240 Wa bash-av., corner Jackson st one of Chicago's oldest and most prominent druggists, recommend Chamberlain 's Cough Remedy for Ia grippe, as 1t not only gives prompt and complete re- lief. but al.o counteracts any tendency of la grippe to result in pneumonia. For sale by W H Camp. Canaan; Geo H. Clark, Salisbury; G E. FriDk, Falls Village; Smith < Son. West Goshen
Connecticut western news., 1899-02-02

Gen. Gomez is getting "thipgs" in his mind. He now demands the ab- surd sum of $6O, 900 900 to disband his Cuban army. claiming pay for his 40,- 900 men for over three years, or since the declaration of Cuban independence, Feb. 24. 1895, each man to be paid &C., cording to his rank per the American rate for that grade. He will be satis- fled with those terms; himself to be re- tained as a lieutenant general with S11 ,00O annually. Gonzales Quesada, tho Cuban Representative in Washing ton for the past three years, and Rob- ert P. Porter representing the United States have gone to Cuba to put some sense into the old mans head,
Connecticut western news., 1899-02-02
s.s.crips,s. Account.

The date on the colored slip of paper with the name of the subscriber shows the time to which the subscription is paid: thus, K. B. Smith 5jul99 indicates that Mir smith has paid for his paper to July 5, lS99 It Is hoped that subscribers will see to 1t that their account, as indicated by the date on their papers, Is always correct, and when they pay for a re- newal of their subscription win 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 for 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 tho date to which the supscriptlon is paid plainly printed thereon Is prima facie ey1- dence of its acceptance as correct.
Connecticut western news., 1899-02-02
An Mon..s Medicine for La Grippe

George W. Wait of South Gardiner, Me. says: Il have had the worst cough, cold. chills and grip and have talked lots of trash of no account but profit to the vendor Cham berlain' B Cough Remedy is the only thing that has done any good whatever. have used one 50 cent bottle and the chills cold and grip have all left me. con- gratulate the manufacturers of an honest medicine. For sale by w. H. Camp, Canaan; Geo. H. Clark Salisbury: C. E Frink. Falls Village; Smith & Son. West Goshen.
Connecticut western news., 1899-02-02
FROM THE OTHER PAPERS.

The press and the pulpit go hand in hand with the whitewash brush and pleasant words, msgnifying little virtues into big ones. The pulpit, the press and the gravestone are the great saint making triumvirate. Times.
Connecticut western news., 1899-02-02

Down in Vineland, N. J., . curfew ordinance went into effect Saturday, and was burlesqued and mocked by e street masquerade and the law defied with no one to enforce it. No one who had control of bell would allow it to be used and an attempt to substitute g steam factory whistle was not needed in the least.
 Mrs Becker of Vineland gives the best criticism of the curfew law that we have seen.
 ''Days for blue laws have passed This curfew ordinance is step back ward. It interferes with my personal liberties ss an American. As citizen and taxpayer. my husband, and. conse- quently, his wife and children, have a right to walk in the streets in the even. ing if they behave themselves.
Connecticut western news., 1899-02-02

The descendant of Daniel who tries 10 read the hieroglyphics of Editor Clarey of the Berkshire Courier during the absence of Clarey, gets so muddled while trying to read copy written by Clarey while on the train, that in an explanation to the public he does not call the Courier Editors cbirography plain decipherable hieroglyphics, but the worst of the class-"hyroglyphics. {"
Connecticut western news., 1899-02-02

Our advice to Cornwall people is: en. gage Col. Copeland to deliver his lec- ture Seeing the Elephant" before your townspeople. It did us lots of good here in Canaan.
Connecticut western news., 1899-02-02
THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 9. 1899.

Judging from recent letters from Cornwall, two of which appear today, if you are going to live in the town of Cornwall the place to live is in Corn wall Bridge.