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Connecticut western news., 1899-03-02
A Pretty Effect,

An illuminated sign on a store up town spells the name of the proprietor in letters outlined by electric lights and is lit up and then made dark again automatically. When the sign begins to shine out, the electric bulbs at the left are the first to appear, and then the illumination follows the course of an immense pen writing the name out. So closely is the course of the pen followed that the "i" in the name is not dotted with its especial electric light dot until
 the last flourish at the extreme right of the name is lit up. Then, with per ceptible interval, as if the gigantic pen was being carried back, the dot on the ''i" is made and shines out and the whole name appears. York Sun.
Connecticut western news., 1899-03-02
NEW MARLBORO.

Miss Alice Wade is home for a few days. .......
 Mir Berusrds family are to return to their old home in Sioux City, III. the latter part of this week or fore part of next
 Richard Stevens and Ernest Leffing- we'll were home over Sunday.
 Miss Thom pson will return to her home in New York this week.
 The chicken pie social given by the Ladies Ali Society was we'll attended and those present reported an enjoyable time
 We hear of the sale of the William Adams place to Mir Fox, lawyer O. Brooklyn, for summer residence. He and his family have passed the list two summers here in New Marlboro.
Connecticut western news., 1899-03-02
LAM e v I'LL R.

Eugene l. Peabody, who has run the Wononsco House the past seven years, bought the Hotel last Monday and will tear down the old cottage next to it and build an addition on its site which will be fitted up with all modern hotel inn provements at once.
 Judge Jerome of New York city has bought lot of Dr Knight (so it is re- ported) on the hill opposite the wild woods overlooking the lake and will build . handsome residence on it the coming spring
 cred from an attack of grip but Mrs Williams and children are in the clutches of the malady,
 The annual election of officers of the mems band takes place Friday evening of this week at half past seven o'clock. At eight o'clock a short prayer aDd testimony meeting will be held after which the usual sociable for this ,css- ion will be in order. Ladies and gen. tlemen are cordially invited to attend this meeting and sociable.
 Don't forget to attend the concert of the famous Lotus Glee Club and the literary treat by Minnie Marshall Smith next Wednesday evening March 8th.
 The Epworth League held 8 sociable on the evening of Washington's Birth day at the residence of Robert Dufour which was well attended and much en- joyed. Prof Evans was present and recited two very fine selections"The Or gan Builder" and David Coppsrfeld's s Courtship." and Dr Hurd pleased the company with selections on the phono- graph.
 Prof Evans was the leader of the mems meeting last Sunday. which prov ed very interesting and profitable. Next Sunday the leader will be A. H. Heaton.
 Mrs Edward Winkworth is quite ill this week, but is at this writing Wed nesday morning) reported better.
 The young men of St. Marys church have organized temperance society. Edward J. Stuart is president. Patrick Lacy vice-pres Patrick McCue treas. ,, Michael Lacy, sec, committee on ar- engagements, Ed. J. Stuart, Geo. A. Keelon, Frank Smith. The society has it's headquarters at the convent school building. God will bless the undertsk- ing of these young men.
 Washington's Birthday was we'll ob- served here. The stores and the Holly knife factory were closed Our G. A. R. Post, s. of V. and W. R O. went to Canaan to attend the reunion and came home delighted with their reception and hospitsble entertainment at the hands of the Canaan people.
 Lawyer Howard F. Landon of Salis- bury gave his very interesting address on The Bible in Jurisprudence, at ths M. E. church last Sunday evening to a we'll pleased congregation. The even- ing was rainy and the walking was ter. rible, but in spite of it there was fair congregation present and they felt we'll paid. after hearing the instructive and entertaining discourse. for their coming out on such an unfavorable night Miss Margaret, aged Is years, daugh- ter of Bryan Higgins, died at her home at Torrington last Saturday of consump- tion. Her remains were brought here for burial last Monday. Funeral servi- ces were held at St. Mary's church. Interment was made in Salisbury. Mr Higgins and family formerly lived at Ore Hill.
Connecticut western news., 1899-03-02
EAST CANAAN.

Rev Renry Utterwick and family went last Thursday to Grand Rapids, Mich. to attend the funeral of Mrs Utterwick' 's mother, Mrs Leonard D'Ooge. who had died the day before Mir Utterwick and family will remain at Or nd Rapids about a month. Mrs D'Ooge was nearly 82 years old and was born in The Netherlands, her maid on name being Joanna Quintus. She came to this country in 1847 and is survived by Ave children, viz: Prof M. l. D'Ooge of Michigan University, Ann Arbor; Prof. Ben l.. D'Ooge of the state Normal, Ypsilsnti; Mrs Jas Yer dier and Mrs John Westerhoff O. Grand Rapids; and Mrs Utterwick.
 Mrs Ward Brinton has been quite i'll with pneumonia but is comfortable at this writing.
 Mrs John Beebe. who has been very ill for several weeks, is improving
Connecticut western news., 1899-03-02
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, Chilb sins. Best Pile Cure on earth. Drives out Pains and Aches. Only 25 cts box. Cure guaranteed. Sold by W. H. Camp, Druggist, Canaan; Geo. H. Clark, Druggist, Salisbury; G. E. Frink, Druggist, Falls Village.
Connecticut western news., 1899-03-02
CORNWALL BRIDGE.

Miss Lillian V. Hatch gave 8 very en- ioysble party to some of her friends a few evenings since at her home on the sharon side. A fine supper was served and those present had nice time.
 Word was received here Saturday of the death of William Vaill, former res- ident of Cornwall but had lived in Dan- bury . few years. He was an undertak- CT here for number of years and dur ing that time had buried over twelve hundred people. He was a man much respected in Cornwall. We learn he was 80 years old.
 Hon V. 0. Beers was away most of last week purchasing tobacco.
 Dr Wm M. s. Curtis was telephon- ed for Saturday last to come to Norfolk to see his brothers wife who is serious ly i'll. He went on the noon train and returned on the or.
 Miss Carrie Haight of Dsnbury is visiting Miss Hattie Hollister.
 Amelia Deneen of Bridgeport visited her home here over Sunday returning on the milk train Sunday p. m.
 Nearly all the farmers sending milk from this place have joined the Five States Milk Producers Association and feel confident that they will obtain better prices and more regular return of milk cans. Over one hundred cans of milk, 40 qts each are now sent to New York by them.
 The meeting of the Christian Endesv- ors held at Cornwall Friday evening was attended by some from this village. A large number were at the rally, and
 tiue supper was served to all.
 Owing to the storm there was no preaching at the M. E.. church Sunday.
 The dance held at the A. O. U. W. hall on the eve of Washington's Birth day was we'll attended considering the bad travelling. A nice supper and fine music was served.
 Justice Comstock slipped and fell on the ice few days since and is confined to the house by an injured knee.
 Albert Selegsburg of New York was here Friday looking after his tobacco interests.
 Mrs Mary Bishop, who has been ser iously i'll with bronchial pneumonia 8 number of days, is able to git up little while at time.
 Mrs Laura Slade, who has been in poor health for some time. is more comfortable and sits up some.
 The storm of Sunday loaded the trees again with ice and it is feared some may be injured by the severe wind Sunday night.
 Thomas Collier of Kent was in this village Saturday on business.
 Nathan Dunbar is able to be bolster ed up in bed and is considerable better.
 Julius Wise remains about the same and does not get out much.
Connecticut western news., 1899-03-02
NEWS NOTES.

Dwight L. Moody, the greatest of tte worlds evangelists, is going to Pitts field, Mass, to participate in a series of meetings beginning March IA in the First Baptist church.
 There is great excitement on October mountain near Pittsfield, Mass. The Sunday Morning Call says that valuable and probably inexhaustable veins of lead ore have been found on the farms of Louis Pett, Nelson Tatro, George King, Charles Saunders and on the W. O. Whitney estate. Some silver and gold ores have also been found. At least two who own land up there would not sell today even for fabulous prices. Active operations have already begun on one farm, and will begin in April on others.
 And now it is reported that Andree's balloon has been found in Siberia, 234 miles from Krasnolars and 67 miles from the gold washings in Sanvinich. Three bodies lay at the side of the balloon, one with broken skull.
 Sheridan Shook, Q prominent Repub- lican politician of New York state is critically ill at his home in Red Hook. "Shed' Shook is 77 years old and was partner of A. M. Palmer in the theat- rical business.
 Jesse James, Jr. was acquitted of train robbery on the first ballot of the jury at Kansas City on Tuesday. James proved an alibi.
 The senate committee on privileges and elections has decided that there was no case made in the protest against Senator Hanna of Ohio and ordered such @ report made to the senate. Senator Turley of Tennessee reserved the right to make statement concerning the matter to the senate, though no minority report would be made.
 The Oregon and the Princeton have sailed for Manila.
 Ferry boats are running on the Hud- son river at Hudson, Rhinecliff and Poughkeepsie.
 A dispatch from Cheyenne. Wyo., Feb. Both stated that the worst storm in ten years was raging in Wyoming. The wind was blowing sixty miles an hour; all railroad cuts were filled and no trains were moving, notwithstanding three rotaries and 8 hundred shovels wore trying to open the line.
 A dispatch from Fall River. Mass, Feb. 28th says: Cotton cloth manufac- turers have decided ts advance the wages of nearly 1000 operators 12i per cent on April 1st.
 Maior-G Joseph J. Reynolds, U. s. A. retired, died from paralysis at Washington on Monday, aged 77 years. Gen. Reynolds was native of Ken. tucky. He was graduated from West Point in 1843, and rose to the rank of major-general of volunteers in the Civil war.
Connecticut western news., 1899-03-02
HIM R ROCK.

Miss Fannie Ensign returned to Al bany last week.
 Mrs M. B. Richardson and Miss Lucy have both been sick with hard colds.
 Miss Mary and Clemsntine Mslcuit are visiting at theIr home in Sharon.
 Mrs Mccoy ard daughter Bessie visit. ed friends in Cornwall last week.
 Mrs Charles Hellender has beeu quite ill for the past few weeks.
 Mir and Mrs Axle Tolbet are the hap py parents of little son born Wednes- day the 22d
 Mrs Vail has been i'll with a hard cold.
 Miss Jessie Bradley visited friends ip Amenia last week.
Connecticut western news., 1899-03-02
EST CORNwALL.

The outcome of the letters on Corn- wall and our sermons has taken a unique phase We understand that there hos been started here, with the vjsw of supplying the growing need of tho young men of our town, . bureau for ths purpose of advice and consulta- ton to those with matrimonial molina tions in view. Let the good work go on. We trust that many of our young men may take advantage of this public beneft.
 A few of our ladies gave Mrs Charles Listmsl . surprise party last Saturday evening.
 A Fnymsn' Institute was held at West Cornwall on Wednesday, an interesting program was given.
Connecticut western news., 1899-03-02
Drink Gratn.O

after you have concluded that you ought not drink coffee. It is not a medicine but doctors order 1t because 1t is healthful, invigorating and appetizing. It is made from ,ure grains and has that rich seal brown color and taste 8 like the finest grades of coffee and costs about as much Children like 1t and thrive on it because 1t is 8 genuine food drink con- taining nothing but nourishmeat. Ask your grocer for Grain-o, the new food drink. b and 25c
Connecticut western news., 1899-03-02
Willing to share the Honor.

 P; tient-No, doctor, there isn't any particular pain, but somehow l feel as if TO going to die.
 Doctor (who has been called out of bed Gt , o'clock in the morning)-Let me eel your pulse. (After a moment) Havo you made your willf
 P, tient (alarmedl No, but
 Doctor-W ho is your lawyerf
 Pntient-Mr. Studds. Why, doctor, do yea think
 Doo,or-Then you had better send for him. Who is your minister?
 Patient (still moro alarmed)-Rev. Mir. SaiGtl-, Am r.
 D3c.or-I think he lad better be sent for.
 Patient tbadly frightenedl-Oh, doc tor, do you really think I'm going to die?
 Dootor-Nu, don't. There's noth- ing at all the matter with you. but l hate to be the only man who has been made fool of tonight Mer- Oury
Connecticut western news., 1899-03-02
sALIsBURY.-

Geo. D. Harrison spent Sunday with friends in town.
 Miss Bennett had very pleasant pro- gram at her school room last Friday, consisting of Washington's birthday exercises General and Mrs Washing ton were represented by George Barton and Hazel Whyland who received their many guests in very pleasing manner.
 The Neiehborly Club held their weekly meeting in the Library on Tues day evening. Excellent papers were read by Mrs W. P. Stone and Miss Warner. There was also reading by Miss Goddard and duet by Mrs c. fl. Clark and David George.
Connecticut western news., 1899-03-02
HUN rsvILLE and SOUTH CANAAN

Mrs Levi Gauser has resumed her duties e teacher of the school in this plece, So. Canaan. Mrs GAnser was obliged to close her school for Q couple of weeks on account of the sickness and death of her father, M. U. Dean.
 4r and Mrs Frank Lucas last Sunday welcomed to their home little son.
 Miss Nsme Blodgstt has gone to Hartford where she will remain for sops weeks.
 LAss Saturday evening Louis Austett gave bachelor supper to about 25 of his neighbors and friends, the occasion being his 30th birthday. Mir Austett was also kindly remembered. receiving in return some handsome gifts. A most enjoyable evening was spent by all present.
Connecticut western news., 1899-03-02
BIsMARCK's IRON NERVE.

Was the result of his splendid health. Indomnitable will and tremendous en- ergy are not found where Stom ach, Liver, Kidneys and Bowels are out of order. If you want these qualities and the success they bring. use Dr. Kings new Life Pills. They develop every power of brain and body. Only 25 o. at W. H. Camps drug store. Canaan; Geo. H. Clsrk's drug store Salisbury; o. |. Frisk's drug store, FAllsvillAgs.
Connecticut western news., 1899-03-02
LEGISLATIVE NOTES.

The bill preventing the placing of any inscription, picture. design, device symbol, name. advertisement, words, marks or notice whatever upon the American flag or state flag except by the G. A. R. has been passed by the House.
 The Senate has passed the resolution incorporating Hill Top Water Company of Kent, Warren and Washington. Has concurred with the House in rejecting the claim of Colts band. Senator Smith opposed the claim.
 The House have rejected the petition of Charles Dittmer of MerIden praying for a divorce from his wife on the grounds of incurable insanity. The House did not believe incurable insan- ity sufficient grounds.
 The House passed the bill changing the number of deputy sheriffs in Hart ford, New Haven, Middlesex and Tol- land counties. Also the measure re- quiring that claimants against executors must take action within four months.
 The Senate has passed the bill mak- ing the income from trust funds liable in equity to the claims of creditors of the beneficiary.
 The forty bills recommended by the committee on state receipts and expend. ftures have been referred to the several House committees. The House com mittee on finance has made favorable report on exem pting property of blind from taxation.
 Gov. Lounsbury sent the nomination of Edwin l.. Scofeld of Stamford to the Senate yesterday to be insurance com missioner to succeed F. A. Belts of New Haven.
 The senate confirmed the nomination of J. H. Macdonald as highway com- missioner.
 The House yesterday passed an act permitting railroad companies to carry explosives under certain regulations. Yesterday the House rejected the fol lowing bills: Making it legal to grant e divorce on the ground of insanity To have one county commissioner for each county Validating the Justices of the peace who took oath illegally on Jan. 10. 1898. Resolutions providing for . new normal school at Waterbury. Representative Holt made a motion yesterday that the House adjourn at 2 p. m. on April 6. He explained that he wanted to hurry up matters and wanted his ''bill" referred to some com. mittee.
 The Senate has passed the bill which makes taxes and insurance paid by mortgagee lien on ths property. h. corporations committee has reported favorable on incorporating the Salisbury Cemetery Association.
 The House have rejected the bill to change the date of Lincoln Day. Have rejected the bill to make selectmen ex- officio members of school committee in consolidated school districts. Rejected the bill to have the state furnish text books for public schools. Rejected the bill closing schools unless certain number of pupils were enrolled. Re- iected the bill taxing mortgages held by soldiers. The fisheries and game com- mittee have made favorable report on the bill creating Bird Day looming on the same day as Arbor DaS.)
 The House has passed resolution authorizing the governor to take meas ures to have the Third Connecticut Vol uuteers mustered out in this state in. stead of in Georgia.
Connecticut western news., 1899-03-02
CORNWALL HOLLOW.

Quite e number of our Christian En- deavors attended the rally at Cornwall Friday evening.
 William s. Palmer and wife of Lake vile were at A. F. Pslmer's, Sunday.
 Mrs E. NJ Jones returned to Sheffield Thursday.
 There will be a dime sociable at BeDj Ssdgwick's, Friday evening.
 Miss Alice Bunnell of Cornwall is visiting her sister, Miss Bertha, at Wm. Hurlburt's.
Connecticut western news., 1899-03-02
ABSTRACT OF SHARON ss. Probate Court

Estate of Lydia A. Smith, 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, pi operly attested, within said time, will be debarred recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make immed- fate payment to
 AARON R. SMITH, Administrator.
Connecticut western news., 1899-03-02

Rev. D. Edwards, pastor of the Eng hsh Baptist Church, Minersville, Pa, when suffering with rheumatism, was advised to try Cham berlain's Pain Balm. He says: "A few applications of this iniment proved . great service to me. ls subdued the inflammation and re- relieved tho pain. Should any sufferer profit by giving Pain Balm . trial it will please me. " For sAle by W. H. Camp. Canaan; Geo. H. Clark. Salisbury; G. E.. Frinf, Falls Village; Smith & Sons.
Connecticut western news., 1899-03-02
THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 1899.
ELECTRICITY IS COMING.

Tho NEWS is not at liberty today to divulge some electrical projects for the Housatonic valley, but electricity is surely to be generated by water power in this section. Today VIC must be content with saying that plans have besa drawn. and at one point ct least work will soon be commenced.
 Tho Nlws has recently called atten- ton to the value of the water power of the Housatonic river for electrical pur- posss, and has told what it costs to generate electricity by steam power. Thoss figures need not be repeated to- day. but ws want to say that two weeks sgo today the Nzws told what George J. Gould had announced regarding the "L" road and electricity. Suffice 1t to say that on Tuesday, Feb. 18th, the stockholders of the Manhattan Elevated Railway Company met at noon and unanimously voted that electricity bs suhatituted for steam on the IL" roads, and that . now plant and equipment e well e the enlargement of tho system be provided for. An issue of ipcrsase of capital stock by SIS, ,0O0.- 000 was voted to meet the expenses of thA changes.
 IL will be remembered that the NEws ofEsb. 16th, said 'If the Manhattan El9yatsd Railroad Company can ex. peId 918. .OO0. 900 in equipping it's sys- tsmiwith electricity, and must use coal to generate electricity, and then can savesS1, GOO, 900 annually. that fact is m astounding revelation of the value of the Nater power of the Housatonic river for ilectxical purpoees."
Connecticut western news., 1899-03-02
Constant Squeezing.

Now, Algernon, said Miss Fussan- feather, as she was tightly held in the embrace of her fiance, "they tell me that men get tired of squeezing after they are married. will you promise me not to give it up after we are man and wife?'
Connecticut western news., 1899-03-02
I lIsTRloT of Canaan ss., Probate Court

HItf tN7V"s
 Estate of Seth P. Crofut late Of North Ca- naan in said district. deceased.
 Upon the applicatio of the administrator for m order of sale of real estate belonging to sail estate, described in said application on Ale. ..
 ORDERED said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office in North Canaan on the sth day of March, A.. D. 1899 at one o'clock fin the afternoon and the Court directs said administrator to give public notice to all persons interested in said estate, to appear If they see cause, and be ard thereon, by publishing copy of this order once in some newspaper having a circulation in said probate district, and by posting a copy of this order on The public sisn-post in said North Canaan. five days be- fore he said day of hearing and return make to the court.
 Attest, DAVID 0. WHIrTLEsEY. Juage.
Connecticut western news., 1899-03-02
State of Ohio, City of Toledo, &,

Lucas County.
 FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath that he is the senior partner of the firm of F. J. Cheney & Co.,, doing business in the City of Toledo, County and State aforesaid. and that said firm will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by the use of HALLS CArARRH CURE. FRANK J. CHENEY. Sworn to before me and subscribed In my presence, this 9th day of December, 1886. A. W. GLEASON,
 sKAL Notary Public.
 srsoli lJy Druggists, 7bc.
 Halls Family Pills are the best.
Connecticut western news., 1899-03-02

Falls Village farmers are beginning to look out for their own interests. They have union in working order. They propose to got more money for their milk. They surely ought to.
Connecticut western news., 1899-03-02
UPSTATE OF PATRICK PENN late O

UPSTATE OF PATRICK PENN late of lL sharon in said District, deceased.
 The executor, Daniel Hall, will sell at public auction on the l4th day of March, 1899, the real estate belonging to the late Patrick Fem of sharon, deceased, containing nne hundred and sixty acres, more or less. Said farm Is situated on highway leading from Ellsworth to Cornwall Bridge.
 pAsrxI HALL, Exsoutsr,
Connecticut western news., 1899-03-02

Years of suffering relieved in night. Itching piles yield at once to the curs- tive properties of Doan's Ointment. Never fails. At any 1rug store, 50 cents.
Connecticut western news., 1899-03-02

Start to educate yonr grandchildren now by teaching your elf.
 That's right, get mad once 10 awhile 1; but at such times keep your mouth shut.
Connecticut western news., 1899-03-02

Universal sorrow would be expressed at tho knowledge of the death of the great English poet and novelist, Rud- yard Kipling. or of Pope Leo, the head of tho Roman Catholic Church of the world. Both are critically ill with small chance of recovery.
Connecticut western news., 1899-03-02

New Haven people had to serve le- gal notice on their board of health to get them to remove the snow and refuse from tho green.