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Connecticut western news., 1899-09-28
" EST CoRN W ALL.

Edward Smith and Gustave will At- tend the D,wey celebration in New York.
 Ire sch pol house question is being strongly agitated here. An effort will be made to use the necessary power to close the so-cslled primary department and have the board establish more suitable location The present room used for the primary is situated over q brook which has lain stagnsnt for the greater part of the summer. It is fur nished light by two windows and & door on one side of the building. The size of the room is about 25xl5 feet and part of this is taken up by Q stairway leading to the upper part Into this room Is crowded "A pupils and teacher. That the place is utterly united in every re- spect for the purpose for which 1t is used is admitted by all. The question remains for the people in our village to decide whether they will send their children to place which is detrimental to their health or not. T will be absent from my office from October IA till November l.
 DR H. l.. Ross.
Connecticut western news., 1899-09-28
Aknn.a. Corn story.

Some time ago n farmer in Ellis county while blowing lost very valu- able diamond ring. The other day his hired man, assisted by two knights of the road. cut down cornstalk and hauled 1t to the house for dinner. A young lady visitor while gracefully nibbling a grain of the corn which had been served len grain" as the ears were too large to serve them len ear" felt something jar her peariy teeth and, daintily raising her silver corn fork to her ruby lips, removed-the lost ring. The farmer, who had in the meantime purchased several more dia- mond rings, very gallantly presented the young lady with her ind.-Hays Republican.
Connecticut western news., 1899-09-28
FALLS VILLAG E.

John Bohlman returned to Wesleyan University last Friday.
 Miss Mabel Hanchett is visiting Miss Stella Millspsugh.
 Mir Clapp and wife of Pittsield were guests O. Chas Fitch over Sunday.
 H L. Shannon Uf New Haven visited friends here Sunday.
 Mrs A. s. Davis and children are vis- iting friends in Central New York.
 Mrs J. H. Belden has gone to New London for a week or ten days stay.
 Frank Bailey of Salisbury after in. bibing little too much wanted to whip everyone he came in contact with Finally Constable Owen took charge of him. Friday morning he was brought before Justice Ford and sentenced to Is days sojourn in Litchfield.
 The Canaan boys after coming here last week and arranging for game to he played here Tuesday telephoned late Monday night saying they could not come The boys here had advertised the game in the surrounding towns but that did not seem 10 make any differ
 nc, with the Canaan manager.
 Jas. Filming and wife of Logansport Ind. are visiting friends in this vicinity They start on their return Sunday from New York city, via. Pennsylvania rail road.
 A man giving the name of T. G. H.g erman of Hocksnum, Ct was here las, week buying tobacco of the different farmers, pretending he represented ( firm ny name of Hegerman Bros ol New York. Friday he was about tc rk and one or two here whom he had fail. ed to pay small bills thought best foI hIm to settle. When brought to the point he had no money and confessed he had been having a good time at the ! expense. He was brought before Ju : tice Ford who placed him under $500 bonds to appear before the Superior court. Bail not being forthcoming he was taken to Litchfield by Sheriff Reed.
 The funeral of Mrs Frank H. Reed was held in Amesville at the family residence on Saturday afternoon. A large company of friends and relatives were gathered to sympathize with the sorrowing husband and Ave motharless little daughters. Mrs Reeds pastor, Rev 0. W. Hanna of the Congregation. al Church of which she was 2 member, conducted the services and paid a beau tiful tribute to the memory of the de- parted, speaking from John IT, "A: Why they leave us." She was . most devoted wife and mother, striving to make home a cheerful place and faith. fully each week bringing her little fam lily to Christian Endeavor and churc' services. There was 8 profusion of choice flowers about the house in sffsc- tionate regard for the departed friend Among those present from out of town were George Cook. Miss Emma Cook and Mrs Halter of New York Mrs Carey, Miss Carey and Miss Cook of W;llims an. tic; N. 0. Wickwire and wife of Good land, H.; Mrs Listmsn of Cornwal and MT Trieshman and family of Torring ton. The burial was in tue family lot in Grassy Hill cemetery.
Connecticut western news., 1899-09-28
HUN rsvILLE and SOUTH CANAAN

Homer Buckingham of Worthwhile wis. ited his sister Mrs A. B. Eos gn for Q little time last week. Mrs Ensign re- turned with him to his home where she will remain for short time.
 Mir, Fl. Dibble of Chapinville spent a little time with Mrs NJ. A. Blodg tt last week.
 Hicks Seaman of Bridgeport came to NJ. Emmons' last week for e short visit. Shortly after his arrival he was taken violently ill but is new improving.
 The little children of Mrs N. N. Chase have also been quite i'll but are i'm proving.
 Mrs H. E. Wetherell and son of Bridgeport are here for their annual visit to their farm.
 Mrs Lucy Booth and son of Ct. Bar rington, Mass were Rhests of MT and Mrs Frank Lucas over Sunday.
 Miss Clara Andrus of New York city is Ruest at the home of her cousins, the Misses Morse.
 J. H. Flakes and Frank Lucas attend ed the soldiers reunion last Friday in Wins ted
Connecticut western news., 1899-09-28
aH EREfELD.

Mrs NJ. J. Smith and daughter, Miss Dora Smith, have gone to western New York state to visit relatives for two weeks.
 Rev and Mrs l.. 0. H Adams and son Hauford O. Adams, left Tuesday for New York city. They will talk m the Dewey parade while there and then go to White Hall, N. T., to visit their aged parents; and expect to be absent about three weeks.
 Capt. Robley D. Evans of the war ship "The Iowa" joined his family at Mise Matthews last week and spent a few days with them and on Saturday left for Boston.
 Rev Samuel Scoville preached in the Congregational church last Sunday morning.
 The funeral service of Mrs Mary A. Smith was held Tuesday at one o'clock D. m from her late residence on Brush Hill" She is the widow of the late Eli Smith and leaves four sons and one daughter. She has been . worthy member of the M. E. church for many years. Her pastor. Rev l. c. Fl. Adams conducted the services. A union service of the Congregations and Methodist churches will be held next Sunday in the Congregational church.
 Miss Louise Dewey of Boston is spending few days with her parents, Mir and Mrs O. O. Dewey. Herbert J Jones of Boston. late Su perintendent of schools in St Johnsbury Vermont. was elected by the ommittse of the five towns in this district, from thirteen other men as candidates, foi that office, last week Thursday to take the place of Supt. 0 E.. Brockway, re signed, as supt. of schools. He with his wife will reside in this village, as he | begins his work at once. The Misses Merwin, of Milford, Ct.t are visiting their relatives among tho | Clark families in town.
 Rev O. J. Palmer of Lanesbort preached for Rev J. s. Ellis last Sun day even at Christ church. William Johnson, colored, made ar attempt to commit suicide last weei Wednesday evening. but changed hi' mind before death occurred. He enter ed the barn of R. F. Little where he se cured . quantity of paris green. H' then went down into the lot and took 1 small dose. The paris green did DO taste as nice as Johnson would have i and his cries for help were heard by Mi Little. The latter summoned 6 physi clan and Johnson will recover.
Connecticut western news., 1899-09-28
HAST CANAAN.

Mrs Fox has returned to her home. Miss Elizabeth Lawrence will stay with her this winter
 Mrs Cyrus Rowland returned last week from 8 weeks visit in New York state.
 J. Fl. Lansing and wife are taking a weeks vacation.
 Mrs Hance of Brooklyn and Mrs Young of Yonkers are guests of Mrs A. a. Owens.
 Little Oracle White has been quite sick but is improving.
 Several from here attended the sol diers' reunion in Winsted last Friday.
 Mrs .. H. Briggs of Canaan is guest of Mrs J. E. Briggs.
 A few of the young people attended the o. E. convention at Winchester last week. The next meeting is to be held here in February.
 The Rev Mir Van Pelt of Astoria, N. r., was guest of Rev Utterwiek over Sunday. and occupied the pulpit Sunday morning. A good sized congre- gation were present and nearly all stay q to the Sunday school exercises, which were very interesting.
 Irving Messenger called on friends in town this week.
Connecticut western news., 1899-09-28

The flagship Olympia. with Admiral Dewey on board, arrived of the Sandy Hook lighthouse at 5.55 o'clock Tues day morning, two days ahead of time
 Admiral Dewey thus surprised the Yan
 kees about ss much as he surprised the Spaniards on May l. 1898 by stsaming into Manila Bay ahead of the time he was expected. Admiral Dewey is Q dswy admirsl-always on deck before the dew is of. In speaking of his un- expected arrival at Sandy Hook the Admiral said: "I have made it 6 GUS. tom in life to try to be two or three day | ahead. instead of one hour behind. ? Notwithstanding his carly arrival he was sincerely and royalty welcomed. and the program for the naval and land pa
 rades in New York will not be changed.
Connecticut western news., 1899-09-28
HIS LIFE WAS SAVED.

Mir J. E. Lilly, 2 prominent citizen of Hannibal. Mo, lately had a wonder ful deliverance from a frighrful death. In telling of it he says: II was taken with Typhoid Fever, that ran into Pneumonia. My lungs became harden ed. I was so waek couldn't even sit up in bed. Nothing helped me. ex- pected to soon die of consumption, when I heard of Dr Kings New Dis covery. One bottle gave great relief, I continued to use it, and now am we'll and strong. I can't say too much in it's praise" This marvellous medicine is the surest and quickest cure in the world for all Throat and Lung trouble. Regular size 50 cents and $l % Trial bottles free ct w. H. Camps drug store, Canaan; Geo. H. Olark's drug stofs. Salisbury; c. B. Frink's drng stoft, Falls Villas. r,vry bottle gnsr. sstesd,
Connecticut western news., 1899-09-28
.1oO REWARD. sloO


 The readers of the CONNECTICUT WESTERN NEWS will be pleased to learn that there Is at least one dreaded disease that science has been able to cure in all its stages, and that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure is the only pos- itive cure now known to the medical fraterni- ty. Catarrh being a constitutional disease, requires constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting d. rectly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system, thereby destroying the founda- ton of the disease. and giving the patient strength by building up the constitution and prietors have SO much faith in its curative powers that they offer One Hundred Dollars for any case that 1t falls to cure, Send tor fst of testimonials.
 Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts directly on the blood and mucus surfaces of the system. Send for testimonials, free.
 F.J, CHENEY q O., Toledo. Chio Sold by Druggists 7sc.
 Halls Family Pills arc the basA
Connecticut western news., 1899-09-28
CORNWALL HOLLOW.

Miss Bessie Kellogg and Miss Hall of Cornwall called on friends here Tues day
 John Fox and grandson of Thomas ton, also Lyman Wilcox and wife of Lakeville. have been visiting at Wm Fox's farm 1.-The Naples" for Q few days.
 Miss Anna Chipmsn has been spend ing a V, ok with friends in Roxbury and Southington.
 Miss Grace Guth,ie of Lewisburg, Penn, who has been spending the sIm mer at Mrs Merwin's with Miss Adella Merwin, returned to their schools in New Haven Monday
 Carrie B. Bowman iA spending a short time with her parents in Newfiel1. Mrs N A. Wright and granddaughter Miss Hall are spending few weeks in Bridgeport
Connecticut western news., 1899-09-28
Good Enough 10 Take.

The finest quality of loaf sugar is us ed in the manufacture of Chamberlain $ Cough Remedy ard the roots used in it's preparation give it flavor similar to that of maple syrup. making it very pleasant to take. As medicine for the cure Of coughs. colds. Ia grippe, croup and whooping cough, it is unequaled by any other. It always cures ,snd cures quickly. For sale by w. H. Camp. Ca. naan; Geo Fl. Clark. Salisbury; O. E Frink. Falls Village; Smith < Sons, West Goshen.
Connecticut western news., 1899-09-28
CRIMINAL TRIAL LIST.

Superior Court for Litchfield County October TeTm.-Hon N. A. Shum- way, Judge.-Donald T. Warner, State's Attorney.-Trials at Litchfield
 ASSIGNMENT OF CASES. Tuesday, October 3, 1899. at p. m.
 STATE vs. Clarence Holder Edward Churchill Albert Carlson Mary Ostrega Gilbert Darling and William Cogswell Louis Menk
 Wednesday. October 4. 1899. Frederick Peet Harry Allison Fred. Lexington Frank Dewitt and Oliver Rice Thursday, October 5. 1899. and remain.
 der of week. Levi Coaty Thomas lA Mckee. Miles A. Ferris
Connecticut western news., 1899-09-28
ChroulcDiarrheea Cured

This is to certify thet I have had chronic diarrhoea ever since the war l got SO weak could hardly walk or do anything. One bottle of Cham berlain s Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured me sound and well.-J. R. GIBBS, Fincastle, Va.
 had chronic disrrhoea for twelve years. Three bottles of Cham berlain 8 Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured me.-S. l.. SHAVER, Fincastle, Va.
 Both MT Gibbs and Mir Shaver are prominent farmers and reside near Fin castle. Va. They procured the remedy from MT W. B. Casper. druggist of that place who is we'll acquainted with them and will vouch for the truth of their statements. For sale by w. H. Camp. Canaan; Geo. H. Clark Salisbury: G. B, Frink. Falls Village; Smith & Sons, West Goshen.
Connecticut western news., 1899-09-28
Tlyeleeu K1sse.

"Walking along the sidewalk In k business street the other day" said MT. Glimby, "I read on one of those A shaped signs standing on the edge of the walk this inscription, done in chalk:
 Especial yelveteen Kisses, 10 Cents a Pound
 "I didn't look up to see, but sup pose the sign must have been In front of some c->hdy store. and that velve- teen kisses are candy. found as went along that the sign had impressed me agreeably. The idea of kisses was good, of velveteen kisses better still and of velveteen kisses at 10 cents a pound best of all."-New York Sun.
Connecticut western news., 1899-09-28
Ls VI 2 ROGH.

Mrs MeGov,rd and sister have re. turned to their home in Norwalk.
 Chas Comstock, formerly employed by the McGovern Manufacturing O., has accepted position in Derby.
 A 0 Patterson is in Bridgeport this week.
 Michael McCrennan and family have moved to New Haven.
 Thouss Dunn is visiting in Indiana Miss Ellen Cochrane of West Corn wall has been visiting at Mrs Amund sons.
Connecticut western news., 1899-09-28
Le0GL Notices.

nISTRIOT or Canaan ss Probate Court U September 26. 1899.
 Estate of Jesse F, Milspaugh late of Ca- naan in said District. deceased.
 Ing Executor having exhibited hls admin istration account with said os.afe to this court for allowance, 1t is
 Ordered, that the third day of October, A. D., 1899 at two o'clock in the afternoon, al the probate office in North 0 'naan be and the same is assigned for hearing on the allowance of said administration account, ~itn said estate. and this court direc the said executor to give public notice to all per. sons interested therein to appear and he heard thereon, by publishing copy of this order in some newspaper having circua- this order on the pubic sign-pos in the town where the decelsed last dw-lt. five days before said day of hearing, and return make to this court.
 Attest, DAVID 0. wHIrTLEsEY, Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1899-09-28
Give the niIare. a Dri.k

called Grain-o. It IS a delicious, appetizing nourishing food drink to lake tho place of coffee. Sold by all grocers and liked by all who have used 1t because when properly pre- pared 1t tastes like the finest coffee but is fl e from all its injurious properties. Grain aids digestion an'l strengthens tie nerves. It is not stimulant but health builder, as well as adults. drink 1t with great benefit. Costs about x as much as coffee. 1b anal 2sc
Connecticut western news., 1899-09-28
NO RIGHT TO UGLINESS

The woman who IS lovely in face, form and temper will always have friends, but one who would be attract i've must keep her health. If she is wtat, sickly and all run down, she will be nervous and irritable. If she has oor stipation or kidney trouble, her i'm. pure blood will cause pimples, blotches, skin eruptions and wretched complex ion. Electric Bitters is the best medi- cine in. the world to regulate stomach, liver and kidneys and to purify the blood. 1t gives strong nerves. bright eyes, smooth, velvety skin, rich com plexion. It will make a good looking. charming woman of rundown invalid. Only 50 cents at w. II. Camps drug store, Canaan; Geo. Fl. Clark's drug store, Salisbury; G. E. Frink's drug store. Falls Village.
Connecticut western news., 1899-09-28
v,..,,.,.a inc Rtne..

Orders that were issued by the Ger man West African officials that all firearms in the hands of natives should be stamped and registered aroused much discomfort. Lieutenant Eggers, in Damaraland. however, got along with no trouble. He had inoculated cattle for the rinderpest three years be- fore, as the Damaras saw, with good results. He therefore announced that he was ready to vaccinate their rifles so as to insure their shooting straight and doing no hurt to their owners and the Damaras crowded to him to get their guns stamped.
Connecticut western news., 1899-09-28
SALlSBUR II.

Miss Lois B. Warner. who has been at the shore with friend, returned home last week.
 Mir and Mrs J R. Harrison were in New York over Sunday.
 Last Sunday was Rally Day in the Congregational Sunday school. Short sddresses were made by Mir Wilson. Mir Marvin. H. F. Landon and Rev J. O. Goddard.
 Miss Laura Eggleston of Canaan spent Sunday at her home here. Mir and Mrs Robert Hall of New Hay on are visiting friends in town.
 Miss Belle Hanchett of Falls Village visited her friend, Mrs Miles. last week.
 Mir and Mrs James DAkin of Mt. Kis- co. N. Y. spent part of last week with friends.
 The young people of the village had an informal dance in the Town Hall last Thursday and report pleasant time.
Connecticut western news., 1899-09-28
BISMARCK's IRON NERVE.

Was the result of his splendid health
 Indomnitable will and tremendous en- srgy are not found where mach, Liver. Kidneys and Bowels are out oi order. If you want these qualities and the success they bring. use pr. Kings new Life Pills. They develop every power of brain and body. Only 25 0. at W. H. Camps drug store, Canaan Geo H. Clsrk's drug store Salisbury
 G E. Frinks drug store, FallsVillsge
Connecticut western news., 1899-09-28
THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER ss. 1899.

Eighteen months ago the American Grocery Company was placed in the hands of a receiver. It is stated that TIL. Marsalis, the president of the trustees, has paid himself $l8,778 fer his services for IS months, and that the as- sets when the receiver was appointed were estimated st $3. 0OO,O are now said to be but $63. 900. We wonder if some of the recently formed trusts will make any better showing when the bubble of speculation bursts and their affairs are wound up.
Connecticut western news., 1899-09-28
VOLCANIC ERUPTIONS

Are grand, but Skin Eruptions rob life of joy. Bucklen's Arnica Salve cures them; also Old, Running and Fever Sores, Ulcers. Boils. Felons. Corns. Warts. Cuts, Bruises, Burns, Scalds. Chapped Hands, Chilblsins. Best Pile Cure on earth. Drives out Pains and Aches. Only % cts. a box. Cure guaranteed. Sold by W. H Camp. Druggist, Canaan; Gao. H. Clark. Druggist, Salisbury; G. E Frink, Druggist, Falls Village.
Connecticut western news., 1899-09-28
Judge Daufor,h Dead. :.

Ex Judge George F. Danforth. at one time on the New York state court of ap- peals bench, dropped dead in court at Rochester on Monday. He had inst argued case and taken bis. seat when stricken with apoplexy and expired two minutes later in an adjoining room. He as born in Boston. Msss.. July 5. 1919.
Connecticut western news., 1899-09-28
CORNWALL CENTRE.

Miss Jessie Wheaton spent Friday at Geo. A. Wheaton's.
 Mrs Lewis Catlin called on several friends here one day last week.
 Jas. Osborne has returned from Litchfield
 Mrs Matthew Stokes was in Torring- ton last week.
 William Eastman of Pittsfield is here for an indefinite time.
 The family of O. H. Ford has return. ed to Waterbury.
Connecticut western news., 1899-09-28
The Danbury Fair.

Mondsy-The placing of exhibits is complete
 Tuesday-Exhibit of Cattle and H .rses. tTrotiing at l p. ID. All ex- hibits in tent and buildings are judged
 Wednesday The Fair in full swing. Fakirs side shows, and all. Moro to ree than you can sec if you go every day until the end of the week.
 Thursday, Friday and Saturday Dog show, poultry show, cattle show. horse show tent show, building show. trotting ir. the afternoon with Grand stand attractions and concerts by two bands.
Connecticut western news., 1899-09-28
DIsTRIoT OF CORNWALL, ss. Probate

U Court September 23, 1899.
 Estate of Rosalie Beauty late Of Cornwall In said District, deceas d.
 Upon the application of Abel Beauty of said Cornwall praying that letters of admin istration may be granted on said estate, as per application on file more fully appears. Ii is
 ORDERED that said application be heard and determined at the Probate office in Corn wall in said District, on the 5th day Of October. A. D. 1899 at two o'clock in the afternoon. and that notice be given of the and place of hearing thereon, by publishing the same once in some news paper having a circulation ia said District, and by posting a copy thereof on the public sign-post in the town of Cornwall in said District.
 Gronor 0. HA1hIsoN, Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1899-09-28
DIsTRIoT OF CANAAN, ss. Probate Court

l( september 10, lo55.
 Estate of Olive l.. Pendleton, late of Ca- naan 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 sad Estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, pi operly attested, within said time, will be to said Estate are requested to make fmmed- fate payment to
 RoBKnT P. PENDLKroN, Administrators. South Cunpun Conn
Connecticut western news., 1899-09-28

The pain of burn or scald is almost instantly relieved by applying Chsm- berlain's Pain Balm. It also heals the injured parts more quickly than any other treatment, and without the burn is very severe does not leave a scar. For sale by w. H. Camp, Canaan; Geo H. Clark, Salisbury; G. E. Fripk. Falls Village; Sm ith & Sons. West Goshen.
Connecticut western news., 1899-09-28
nI..,..c~I. Point.

W. D. Howells says genius is noth- ing but hard work. This being the case, riding on tandem with a fat lady must be genius.-Chicago Times Herald.
Connecticut western news., 1899-09-28

"ANTED-SRvERAL BRIGHT AND
 w HONEST persons to represent us as Managers in this and close by counties. Salary $900 year and expenses. Straight, bona-fide, no more, no less salary. Position permanent. Our references, any bank in any town.- 1t Is mainly ofice work conducted at home; ot. 1 Reference. = Enclose sslt,addresssd PANY, Dept. 6, Chica go.
Connecticut western news., 1899-09-28

It Is estimated that General Wsyler was directly responsible for the dsath by starvation of soc, 600 Cubans.