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Connecticut western news., 1899-05-25

A sensible, fair and just libel law would probably have become one of Connecticut's statutes if it had not have been held up in the Senate by Senator Gideon H. Welch of Torrington. Sena tor Weloh may or may not have DO litical future but when he needs news paper support there will be some Cor necticut editors who will have theii space crowded with other matter.
Connecticut western news., 1899-05-25

Many old soldiers now feel the effects of the hard service they endured during the war. MT Geo. s. Anderson of Ross vile, York county, Penn., who saw the hardest kind of service at the front, is now frequently troubled with rheuma- tism. s'I had severe attack lately, :" he says, 'snd procured bottle of Chsmb berlain's Pain Balm. It did so much good that would like to know what you would charge me for one dozen bottles." MT Anderson wanted it both for his own use and to supply it to his friends and neighbors, as every family should have bottle of il in their home, not only for rheumatism, but for lame back. .sprsins, ,swellings, cuts, bruis- es and burns. for which it is unequaled. For sale by w. H. Camp, Canaan; Geo
 H. Clark, Salisbury; G. E. Frink. Falls Village; Smith & Sons, West Goshen.
Connecticut western news., 1899-05-25
w EST GOSH kN.

Miss Mary B. Landon has gone mp to Canaan for visit.
 Mir Smith from Penn. preached in the NJ. E church on Sunday and is spending the week with E. $. Richard's 's and family.
 George Herald is reported to be on the sick list.
 Mrs Bradley is at w. Fl. Wadham's for few days.
 F l.. Ives is huilding new barn.
 James F. Vaill and others are busy repairing the roads which sadly need It.. MT and Mrs Wm. Harrison attended d dance held at North Goshen last Fri day night.
Connecticut western news., 1899-05-25
FROM THE OTHER PAPERS.

There is no reason to-day why the farms of Connecticut should not be
 worth fifty per cent. more than they
 were ever worth in the history of the state. They can be made to readily sell for two or three times their presei { value if the farmers will give one-half the attention to the general business of dis posing of their products that they give to raising them.-New Haven Leader.
Connecticut western news., 1899-05-25
Selling Copper. at 10 Cent. a Dozen.

"Pennies-10 cents dozen" Is a sign that has been put up in a cigar store in Anderson, Ind, and trade is brisk. The place Is filled with the pen ny slluring slot machines. aud the dealer Is taking the risk that most of his cut rate coppers will remain in ths building. s.--Cineinrati Ensairsr
Connecticut western news., 1899-05-25
DlsTRICT OF CANAAN ss. Probate Court

May Zo, A. D loSJ.
 Estate of Rollin O. Newton late of North Canaan In said District. deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Canaan hath limited and allowed months from date hereof, for the creditors Of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts. pl opery attested, within said time, will be debarred recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make immed- fate payment 10
 JULIA k. NEWTON. Administratr!x. Canaan. Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1899-05-25
SAMUEL Q. BECKLEY EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR
n.n.cr,.s,e. Account.

The date on the colored slip of paper with the name of the subscriber shows tne tune io Smith 5juls9 indicates that Mir Smith has paii for bis paper to July 5, 1899. It is hoped that n indicated by the date on their papers, Is always correct, and when they pay for fe- nswal of their subscription will observe whether their date Is changed to indicate the proper credit. and in the event of an error 10 Inform us for correction at once. No claims for errors in these accounts will hereafIer pc consilered unless presented within thirty days after the payment is claimed to have been made, as the receipt of the paper VIII VIII the date to which the supscr1ption IS Paiu plainly printed thereon Is prima iacie e'i dence of its acceptance as correct.
Connecticut western news., 1899-05-25
HIM R ROCK

N. A. McNeil and family have arrived from New York for the summer
 Henry Harris sale of ladies' tailor made suits, dress skirts. millinery, etc., at the Casino closes tomorrow evening
Connecticut western news., 1899-05-25

Scratch, scratch. scratch; unable to attend to business during the day or sleep during the night. Itching piles | horrible plagus Dla1's Oiltm ,1t cnres. Never fails. At any drug store 50 cents.
Connecticut western news., 1899-05-25

yards best double Tapestry Brussels regular price Ssc
 500 yards extra heavy Amsterdam Tapestry Busse regular price 75c yards Tapestry Carpets all patterns coor regular price About heavy Tapestry Brussels Carpet good patterns coors Special lot to close soc, regular price SOC lngran Carpets from a5c upwards All Wool Lowell Ingans These Lowe Look for the stick in the We are showing full line Mating Rugs Oil at bargain prices,
 Special lots of Lace Curtains 7s and pair Wall Paper still carefully selected stock Great Harrington the lowest prices Ladies Taomade Suits greatly reduced prices Our Sale of Hats and Flowers still ago. a5c Do not miss this bargain sale SATURDAYS BARGAIN SALE
 Ladies Percale Shirt go Saturday OEc
 ~oN Regular price This price for Saturday only
Connecticut western news., 1899-05-25

Coughs and colds. down to the very borderland of consumption, yield to the soothing, healing influences of Dr Woods Norway fins Syrup.
Connecticut western news., 1899-05-25
Carpet Oferings of U7laJs7J0I Merit

fyou've a present or pros pective carpet need this offer. ing merits your prompt at tention, for it is one of the best carpet chances we've ever been able to give.
 Smiths Administers - B pieces usually Sl per yard at 79c yard
 Roxbury Tap stry Carpets The best tapestry carpets made, 45 pieces, usually s5c and Sl per yardat 75c yard
 There's an excellent line of all new and beautiful patterns of both.
 Hassocks. -.75 hassocks in Administer, Moquctte and Velvet, worth up to Sl 00. ChoIce at 39c each
Connecticut western news., 1899-05-25
"A Cure for Nervous Head ache.
LeQGL Notices.
nIsTRIcT OF CORNWALL, ss. probat

DIsTRICT OF CORNWALL, ss. Probate U Court, May IT, 1899.
 Estate of Julius Wise late of Cornwall Tn said District, deceased
 The Court of Probate for the District of Cornwall 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, debted to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 ARTHUR Nj. PRATT, Administrator.
Connecticut western news., 1899-05-25
DIsTRICT OF SHARON ss. Probate Court lI May IT, 1899.

Estate of John B. Taylor late of sharon in said District deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of sharon hath limited and allowed six months from date hereof, for the creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time will be debarred recovery. All persons indebted iu said Estate are requested to make immed- late payment to
 GEORGE M. WALTON, Administrator. P. o. address sharon, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1899-05-25
I'CohFANy BIG REDUCTION
 In Womens'
 and Misses
 Jackets.
ESQ each

This means a big loss, but we are satisfied to take it and not have to carry a single garment over the season.
 The jackets are all new and fine in every V'ay-Stylish, well made, silk lined and per feet fitting.
Connecticut western news., 1899-05-25
Berkshire StOre.
 Great Harrington, Mass. Special Sale of Carpets.

Commencing Thursday May ssh will place sale tire stock of Busses Carpets that be of n
Connecticut western news., 1899-05-25
Now Is Your Chance

To get $500. co worth of new hay for nothing The drought will make this seasons crop of hay very light, and the price very high. But the river meadows on the Kellogg farm at South Canaan, Conn, al- ways yield an abundant crop even in dry seasons. The grow ing crop of hay on that farm is estimated at $500. % or more
 Whoever buys that farm NOW will ge; that crop free, The right is reserved to withdraw this premium offer without fur
 ther notice; therefore act promptly if you want to pur chase that farm and thereby obtain free that growing crop of hay. Purchaser of farm can obtain possession by part cash and mortgage for balance For terms and complete description of property call on or address
Connecticut western news., 1899-05-25
KEEP POSTED By reading the Nrws and buy your CROCERIES
 OF HENRY R. .WHITFORD.

south Canaan. Conn. And SAVE MONEY. We are at the head i'm low prices and quality.
 Best Vanilla, full 2 oE. bottles, iBo Best Lemon full oz. bottles, lb Walter Baker d Cos. Chocolate. 8B Royal Baking Powder DOT lb, 40 Bakers Cocoa per box 29 Merwin's Best Lard, per lb., Os { qts. Nice Bcane M Quaker Oats 10 c 10. papers Corn Starch, 2s lhe. Laundry Starch aA Dwight Soda, 07 Magic Yeast, Oa Fancy Ponc Molassee, per gal. 45 Funks Brothers on, 6 gal., 60 bars Lonox Soap ab Nice Potatoes, per bushei Bb Try , lh. can Favorite Coffee for si and you
 will use no other. All goods delivered FREE.
Connecticut western news., 1899-05-25
SAMUEL C. BECKLEY,

Post Office Address, Canaan, Conn.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-03-16
Old Maids Convention.

The "Old Maids" will hold a con
vention at the X. p. opera house in
Extra, Friday evening, March "a
The proceeds to be used for the
benefit of the public library We
bespeak for them a reception
worthy of the cause in which they
are engaged. a good library has
great influence in a place, and we
are proud of the one the ladies
have worked so faithfully to estab-
fish in our town. Help them by
patronizing their entertainment as
they take this means to raise the
necessary funds to increase their
number of books. The Old Maids
Convention is the popular enter
tainment Of the season and we'll
worth the price of admission. Come
and see the fun. The following
ladies will take part in the pro-
gramme. Mesdames
Frank Ridgley, J. f. McAninch,
Doctor Riley, w. a. Hamler,
Doctor Newton, Chas. Houston.
Ernest Powell, Edwin Delahoyde,
Chas. Milliman, Fred Delahoyde,
Gene Wilson, Al. Voorhees,,
W. I'll. Fort, George Henshaw,
Frank Odell, c. w. Johnson.
Tickets 20 and Soc. Seats on sale
at Hamler's drug store.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-03-16
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Wissler=Bruner Nuptials.

Married at the home of the brides
parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. ]. Bruner,
on Sunday, March II, 1899, Miss Ida
l.. Bruner to Mr.. J. w. Wissler, Rev
II. l.. Wissler, brother of the groom,
officiating.
Miss Bruner is a most excellent
lady who has lived all her life in
Extra and is, therefore, we'll known
here. Mr.. Wissler is an Iowa boy
who, for the past three years, has
lived in this place and for two years
has been working at the carpenter
trade with Mr.. Bruner. We under
stand that Mr.. and Mrs Wissler will
make their home in Extra. We be-
speak for them a prosperous and
happy Journey through life.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-03-16
Story OF A Slave.

To be bound hand and foot for wears by the
chains of disease is the worst form of slavery.
George d. Williams, of Manchester, Michigan,
tells how such slave was made free. H e saws
F." My wife has been so helpless for five years
that she could not turn overt in bed alone. After
using two bottles of Electric Bitters she was
wonderfully improved and able to do her own
work" This supreme remedy for female dis
eases quickly cures nervousness, sleeplessness,
melancholy, headache, backache, fainting and
dizzy spells. This miracle working medicine is
a godsend to weak, sickly, run down people.
Every bottle guaranteed. Only SOC. Sold by @.
W. Houston, druggist 6
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-03-16
Mary Marietta has returned from
a pleasant visit with Mrs. c. A. Lock
hart and other friends, at Anita.

That was happy occasion that
occurred at the residence of Mr.. and
Mrs. Perry Bruner, over in Audu-
bon township, last Sunday evening,
when, in the presence of the near
relatives and few invited guests,
Rev. Charles Walker spoke the
words that bound their daughter
Miss Laura Bruner, and Mr.. Henry
Phippin in the bonds of matrimony.
These are two of the very best young,
people in Iowa and are already at
home to their many friends on the
Charlie Jacobson farm, in Audubon
township. The Journal wishes them
every happiness possible. The tin
can and COW bell orchestra tuned
up, Monday night, and played them
a few merry tunes.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-03-16
Remarkable Rescue.

Mrs Michael Curtain, Plainfield, Ills. makes
tho statement that she caught cold which set
tied on her lungs; she was treated for month
by her family physician, but grew worse. He
told her she was hopeless victim of consump-
ton and that no medicine could cure her Her
druggist suggested DR.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption; she bought bottle and to
her delight found herself benefited from the
first dose She continued its use and after tax
ing six bottles fonnd herself sound and well :
now does her own houseworK, and is as well
as she ever was-Free trial bottles Of this
great discovery at Q. W. Honston's drug store.
Only SOC and Sl.OO, every bottle guaranteed.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-03-16
Public Sale.

Having sold my farm and decid-
ed to live in town, | will sell at pub
lie sale at the Poage farm two miles
south of Extra, and two miles east
of Brayton, on
Tuesday, March 21,
commencing at noon, the following
property:
10 HEAD OF CATTLE.-6 edi9reed
Red Polled dams and 4 males, 2
rs Red Polled nales-9raded, Is
wo-year-old steers, II two year-old
heifers, soon fresh bred by Ited
Polled male, s mich cows, some
are fresh and some are to be fresh
soon, some yearline steers and
heifers, they are all graded.
Five Head of Horseshoe mares
and 3 geldings.
Fifty head of hogs, 16 brood sows,
all bred by Magee male, balance
shoats.
INIPLEMENTs-l binder. l McCor-
l New Departure cultivator, corn
inch stirring pillow, 1 No. grinder,
l harrow, l two seated carriage, 2
single buggies, l good truck
wagon, DuSSy harness, L WORK
harness, l stalk cutter, corn she'll
er and other articles. 800 bushels
of corn, 10 tons timothy hay.
Free Lunch at Noon.
Terms OF SALE: Twelve months
Time will be given without interest
if paid when due, otherwise per
from date of note, purchaser giving
note with approved security 6per
cent off for cash. $500 and under
cash. No property to be removed
until settled for.
JOHN b. CONNRARDY.
D. r. JONES, Auct.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-03-16

The other day they were loading
hogs at the Jerry Hoover home, up
in Greeley, and all the inmates of
the house were out excepting the
two-year-old baby who was left up
stairs in bed. After being absent
some time they sent their eight
year-old daughter back to the house
to see what baby was doing and
upon entering and smelling smoke
she rushed up stairs to find that
the baby had got out of bed, secur-
ed some matches and set the bed
on fire. With rare presence Of mind
she hurried the baby down stairs
and then summoned help. Mr.. Hoover
and the neighbors, with few pail
fulls of water, eXtinguished the
flames.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-03-16

Miss Minnie Dickerson, daughter
of ]. A. Dickerson, a former Audu
bon county resident, is here to have
good visit with the families of
Mrs. f. ]. Stranger and Uncle Fred
Anderson
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-03-16

The favorite riding. horse of Will
lam Kreuger, who resides in Audu
bon township, fell and broke its leg,
one day this week. Veterinary 7. j..
McClain mended the fracture and
the horse will soon be as good as
new.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-03-16

BY the Atlantic Telegraph we see
that Mr.. Lynch, the father of Mrs.
Sip Mitchell, former Extra resi-
dent, died in that city one day last
week.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-03-16
Be sure and attend the "Old
Maids" Convention. next week.

Much building is in course of con-
templotion in and about North
Branch this season, Contractors A.
Dove and Son already having con-
traCted their summers work
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-03-16

Miss Clara Powell, who has been
an able assistant at the Extra post
office the past few months, has re-
signed her position and Mrs. +. ID.
Powell has been installed as clerk.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-03-16

Carl Whitfield, son of p. l. Whitfield,
of this city, wentto Omaha, Sunday,
where he has accepted a position
with plumbing company, of that
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-03-16

Miss Amber Kelsey has accepted
a position at the Younker Brothers
large establishment at Des Moines,
and left Monday to begin her new
duties.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-03-16

The school board will hold 2
meeting, next Monday evening, to
initiate the new members, bid adieu
to the retiring ones and tore-organ-
iZe the board.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-03-16

Charley Houston has decided
that walking is too slow a mode of
locomotion and has invested in an
elegant new bicycle, of the latest
design. Now watch Charlie ride!
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-03-16

Backache is the first indication of
kidney trouble. Urinary disorders, di-
abetis and even Bright's Disease fol-
lows unless promptly checked. Moth
ing better to make perfect kidneys than
DR.. Sawyer's Ukatine. w. A. Hamler,
Extra; S. f. Luse, Ross.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-03-16

Be sure and see John Johnson
800 Chestnut street, before purchas-
ing your Clothing and Shoes, in At
lantic.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-03-16

II. p. Peterson, the butter maker
at the Audubon Township Cream
cry, wears a smile of greater mag
nitude than usual these days on
account of that pretty girl baby
that was recently born at his hap
DIV home.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-03-16

A letter from Ida Grove, Iowa, to
The Journal says: Send your paper
to my address at this place"
w L WALKER
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-03-16

Mrs. Thomas Walker came down
from Audubon, this week, and pass
ed a few days at the home
of her relatives, the Fred Delahoyde,
William Delahoyde and Ed. Della
hoyde families.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-03-16

Thos. Allen went to Ohio, last
Saturday night in response to let.
ter telling him his father was very
i'll, at the old home.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-03-16

Moses Brinkerhotf has decided to
cast his lot in Extra. He will reside
with his sister, Mrs. Fred Delahoyde,
and teach the James Essington
school, southwest of town.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-03-16

Lee Wissler, the fourteen-year-o old
son of Rev. H. L. Wissler, who made
his home with Al. Fredericks, up in
Greeley for the past three years,
has gone out to the Uncle ]. ]. Dim
ick home, in south Hamlin town
ship, to reside
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-03-16

Tune Thomas is busy moving
down to the Natty Hamlin home
stead where he will assist in run
ming saw mill during the coming.
spring and summer.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-03-16

| Mrs. Georgia Basham and her
aged mother have taken rooms in
+, the upper part of the James Henry
restaurant, where they are now
cozily located.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-03-16

/ have a frst-class Sorghum max
ing outfit l will sell at great bar
gain if taken before April Goth.
G SMITH
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-03-16

Hoods Pills are non-irritating
and the only pill to take with Hoods
Sarsaparilla.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-03-16
Pneumonia.

is the quick agent of death. Fully one
third of recent deaths have been from
pneumonia following la grippe. pneu-
KnOnia cannot fOIOW the use of
FoIeY's Honey and Tar!
w. A Hamler
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-03-16
De ,tist Bishop, Extra, afternoons

DIR. Rendleman, office in hotel
Henry. Rooms and 4.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-03-16

A. ]. Bruner is figuring on build
ing telephone line from his shop
to some central position up town,
and hopes to have it in running.
order by the time spring work
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-03-16

Friday of this week Ed Cotton
sold his forty-acre tract of land,
lying on the south border of Extra,
to Nick Martes for the handsome
sum of $2,550O0. Mr.. Cotton and
family will move back to town and
occupy the Joe loft property, on
North street.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-03-16

Deputy United States Marshal
Mcknight, of Carroll, was here on
Friday and subpoenaed a number
of our citizens to appear before the
Federal Court, at Council Bluffs,
Tuesday, and they accordingly left
for that city on the Monday evening
train
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-03-16

John Rendleman has moved his
realestate office from his former
location to the brick law office of
Hon. H. f. Andrews, on the west
sids of the square, where John
will be pleased to see you.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-03-16

Miss Harriet Ridgley passed
Wednesday calling on her friends
up at the county seat.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-03-16
The "Old Maids" Convention.

See those 100 patterns of pretty
wall paper at Hanler's.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-03-16

Insure with the Continental Insur-
Ance Company, Theo. Patty Agent IA.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-03-16

Charley Meier, the butcher, is
having good refrigerator built in
his meat market A. ]. Bruner is
experimenting the job which in
sures that Charley will have good
cooler"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-03-16

Horace Hartzell, son of MI. Seth
Hartzell of Greeley, has returned
from the Anes Agricultural Col
lege and will assist on the farm till
fall when he will return to that
institutions
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-03-16

Ninety per cent. Of the people
have some kind of humor in their
blood, and this causes many dis
eases. Hoods Sarsaparilla cures
these diseases by expelling the
hunlOr
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-03-16
ELK IRA N[5|[E| ELy[5[Il[l

Sherm Humphrey has been APP
pointed Marshal of Extra, and is
proving himself good official by
keeping the crossings free from ice
and mud.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-03-16

McClure's Magazine for March
will contain the first of series of
articles and pictures by Charles
Dana Gibson, depicting Egypt as
he saw it last year in journey I'M
dertaken expressly for that maya
zine. This magazine will also con-
tain the story of General Woods
extraordinary achievements in the
renovation and government of San
tiago. 1t is written by H. H. Lewis,
who spent some time with General
Wood in that city. Many other fine
articles will be contained in this
number. The S. S. Mcclure Compa-
ny, New York City;ten cents copy.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-03-16

From a private letter we learn
that A, Campbell still continues
quite i'll at Bentonville, Arkansas,
and that Mr. and Mrs. Campbell
are preparing to leave that place
and emiSrate to some warmer cline.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-03-16

The Ladies' Aid Society of the
Congregational church will meet
with Secretary, Mrs. HI. L. Wissler,
on Wednesday, March 22d, at three
O'Clock p. NJ. All are cordially in
Vi led "a he InraSent