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Connecticut western news., 1899-11-16
NORFOLk.

Harold Bullard of Bridgeport is board ing with Mrs B. o. Gidman and tutor ing with Miss Clarke and MT H. O. Knight of the Robbins School.
 The sewer pipes about town are now nearly all laid. Private houses about the village are being rapidly connected with the main lines.
 Miss Mary Eidridge has presented the West Norfolk school with new bell.
 The Gles Club meets tonight to dls- and the music to be sung during the winter.
 John Donovan of Torrington. son of Martin Donovan of Norfolk, was mar ried to Miss Bridget Collins of Winsted Wednesday morning. The ceremony was performed in St. Joseph's church, Winsted.
 Great alterations are being made on the grounds about Fox Hill. Many shrubs are being set out and the whole effect of the large lawn is being trans formed.
 R. l.. Scoville was the guest of his parents, MT and Mrs G. w. SeovilIe, Friday and Saturday. Mir Scoville has left the employ of the Hartford Rubber Works Co.,, with whom he has been identified for several years, and is now the Pennsylvania representative of 8 New York trust GO.
 Sunday morning Rev w F. Stearns exchanged with Rev G. W. Judson pas- tor of the First Congregational church of Winsted.
 Work on J. l.. Blows new black smith shop is progressing rapidly and MT Blow expects to move into his new quarters soon.
 The dancing school at the Gymna- sium, under the charge of MT J. G. Beckley, is pronounced success. The number of scholars is large and consid- erable progress is already to be noted {.
 John Oranley has position with the Adams Express Co. in Winsted.
 Friday afternoon Robbins met the Canaan football team at tue home grounds Canaan had heavy team of hard and willing players but they were entirely devoid of anything like team work and had to rely upon individual effort in every play. Quinn and A. Barnes played good game for Canaan. Robbins playing was discouragingly loose. One half was played. The score-R Robbins 15, Canaan o.
Connecticut western news., 1899-11-16
A Good strategist.

"John," said Mrs. Thursby, you were saying yesterday that you were In financial trouble, believe"
 "Yes," MT. Thursby replied, "and Pm terribly worried. I didn't sleep a wink last night"
 "I think I heard you say something, too, about a note held by Mir. Hewitt didn't IT
 That's what Is causing the trouble If I could get him to extend the time on 1t for about 90 days, everything would come out all right. I could then realize on some securities I hold and get on my feet, but If he Insists on payment now I shall have to sacrifice my valuable holdings, and this will practically ruin me"
 "Have you asked him for an exten- sion of the timeT
 "No. That wouldn't do any good. He never favored anybody in his life. If he knew how 1 am fixed, he would be all the more anxious to press me for an immediate settlement"
 "Well, don't you worry, dear. His wife, you know, is several years older noon, and I spoke to lot of women there of the days when she and went to the same school. She turned pale when I mentioned the fact, fearing, of course, that was going to tell how long ago 1t was. and that she was sev- eral grades above me because she was older, but put down my pride and pretended that as I remembered her she was a little thing In pinafores just learning her primer lessons when graduated. You go to Hewitt's house now, and when she is present ask him to extend the time on that note."- Chicago Times Herald.
Connecticut western news., 1899-11-16
eH HEEEGELD.

The lecture committee of the Friend ly Union course, have secured for the opening, Friday evening, November "A, the talented speaker, and author of"Our Country" and "The New Era" Lecture Subject: "New conditions governing the New Century" We feel sure every body will wish to avail themselves of this great treat and privilege and be present on that evening at Memorial Hall.
 Mir and Mrs John s. Cook have taken rooms over the store of W. b. French and will soon begin housekeep- ing there.
 The homestead of the late William B. Sexton on North Main Street which has been in the family name for long suc- cession of years was sold last week to George A. Peck of this town, also forty acres of land belong with this purchase.
 Miss Fannie M. Callendar goes this week to Westfeld, Mass, to spend the winter.
 Quite number of witnesses were called to Pittsfeld Tuesday on the suit between the town and B w. Curtiss on the school case of long ago.
 Rev G. W. Or over who was quite i'll in New York last week, is recovering.
 The Hose company ball on Friday night vas largely attended and much enjoyed.
Connecticut western news., 1899-11-16
potrOIeum,

That imaginative genius in this sec- tion of the county who is supplying the metropolitan press with wild tales about the people of this vicinity will at some not far distant day find a astopping place in his career of space writing. Wild men that never existed, marriages that have never taken place, partners that have never been seen or heard, murder mysteries in which there was no murder or no mystery, romances which were never dreamed of, have been the work of his pen. It is possible to ascertain who this writer of fiction is and some of the agrieved people and also the press, will resent his careless handling of the truth. His latest fiction to the metro politan papers is:
 Unrequieted love for Miss May Stevens, school teacher of Canaan Valley. Conn.,, has made nineteen-y -year-old Frederick Emmons incurably insane, 1t is said. He has been talk en to the Connecticut Asylum for the Insane. The lads father. Jenson Emmons, was ban ksr in Wall street. this city, years ago.
 Fred Emmons did not pay any mark cd attentions to Miss Mary Stevens. He is about 28 years old (has been elected grand juror and constable.) He is con- siiered only temporarily insane. He was taken to the Hartford asylum at Ha5tford and not to the state asylum at Middletown. Jensen Emmon's Fred's father) was never a banker in Wall street.
Connecticut western news., 1899-11-16
Piracy and Plagiarism .

Last week one of our exchanges used sn editorial of ours, applying it as 8 To- cal and without credit. We are willing to supply our ''lesser lights" with brains but should ct least be honored with the credit.-Millertou Telegram, Nov. 9.
 There are pirates in the wake of both the Telegram and the NEWS. But there is difference between piracy and plag- iarism. Piracy is honorable when com- pared with plagiarism. Lifting an edi- torial from the Telegram and using it as local without credit is piracy, but lifting an editorial from an exchange and using it as an editorial without credit is rank plagiarism. If the Tele- gram objects to having one of its edi- torials used as local without credit we wonder what it would say to frequently having its editorials used as editorials by m exchange. and no credit given. To be more explicit the NEWS will state that a certain newspaper in the Harlem valley certainly not the Telegram makes practice of lifting editorials from the NEWS and reprlnting them as editorials, but no credit is ever given. The leading editorial in the Nov. 10th issue of said "certain newspaper in the Harlem valley" was an editorial lifted verbatins ct kteratins from the NEWS of October 18th. but no credit was given tho NEWS. Forbesrance with such rank plagiarism has ceased to be virtue, and the NEWS hereby warns said exchange to cease that practice otherwise the NEWS will publish the name of the guilty party.
Connecticut western news., 1899-11-16
HUN rsvILLE and SOUTH CANAAN

Mrs M. A. Blodgett is in Pittsfield, Mass, at the home of her daughter, Mrs Fred Kingsley. Mrs Kingsley has been seriously ill during the past week.
 Mrs Henry Yale is in Goshen, called there by the illness of her daughter Mrs Chas. Lucas.
 Frank Lucas and Wm. Page attend ed the dance in Goshen last Friday evening and report most enjoyable time
 Frank Passini has moved to tho Low CT City where he will do large coal job of timber formerly owned by the Hunts Lyman Iron Go.
 The Harvest Home social at Mrs N. o. Chase's was largely attended and a delightful evening spent. The receipts amounted to over $30.00. Road Con- missioner McDonald was present and entertained the company with stories and personal "reminiscences.
Connecticut western news., 1899-11-16
CLAYTON.

Much sorrow is expressed for the family of the late G. A. Mcintyre whose house was burned with most of its con tents on Saturday night. The fire started in the wood-shed just back of the house few feet, and was first dis covered by Mrs Mcintyre. who aroused the inmates and they went to work to remove the things from the house while her father went to arouse the neighbors but the wind blew in the right direction to soon set the house on fire and before they had time to get many things out, 1t was not safe to enter, and nearly everything was burned. The family took refuge at the near neighbors. Sunday Mrs Mcintyre and children went to her husbands sister, Mrs Cal win Barnes.
 Social at Hiram Curtiss, Nov IS. All invited.
Connecticut western news., 1899-11-16
FALLS VILLAGE.

Louis Gibbs spent the first part of this week in New Haven, ,the guest of Dr John Ives
 A. E. Brinton is in New Milford help- ing A. H. McMahan for week.
 Licenses were granted by the county commissioners to each of the hotels and to J. M. Benjamin.
 Miss Clara Mead has been housed up with an attack of tonsilitis but is much better at present writing.
 Miss Alice Fitch returned Monday from a months sojourn in Boston.
 Miss Bertha Hubbell of New Haven visited at her brothers here the past week,
 Edw. Bierce has moved from the Bar rack into Miss Ida Spurs house on Railroad street and will work in the creamery this winter
 The Loyal Temperance Legion held an informal meeting at Mrs U. H. Min er's on Wednesday evening of last week They sang thelr temperance marching songs, Saloons must go," etc, and practiced motion drill Miss Clara Mead presided at the piano. The new officers were introduced by the superin- tendent Miss Roraback gave helpful talk to the girls, telling them how the young ladies in the college which she attended helped carry No License in the town. Miss Ethel Brinton aud Marjorie Hart were appointed committee to look up children who needed warm clothing for the winter. If any one in this vicinity knows of boys who need new overcoats, or girls who need warm clothing to fit them for Sunday school will they kindly report to this commit tee as they are anxious to make some- one happy before Thanksgiving.
 UNKNOWN MAN KILLED
 An unknown Frenchman or Italian was run over by the express freight going north at about 6. 40 p. m. Tuesday on the crossing north of the station. It is supposed that he attempted to board the moving train as he had previously purchased ticket for Canaan and had left the station and nothing later was seen of him until found on the track. The cars had passed over both legs. com pletely severing and frightfully man. glipg them. He died from shock and loss of blood about D. m. The unfor- tunate man was at first supposed to have been Alexander Columbo, a charcoal burner, but it proved not to be him, as two of Columbo's acqusintsnces viewed the body Wednesday and were positive 1t was not Uolumbo. The remains of the unknown man will be buried today at o'clock in the Catholic cemetery.
Connecticut western news., 1899-11-16
How to Get Rfd of d Crowd.

The late Prince George generally dined on his balcony, during which time his Cossacks played delightful airs from the Russian operas. Crowds of people came to stare most rudely, so one evening there was a very dis agreeable smoke which swept over them and drove them away. I had the curiosity to find out the meaning. A stove had been filled with bark and leaves and placed in such a position that the smoke was driven right into the faces of the people, and I could imagine the quiet laugh that went around the imperial dinner table as the people dispersed as sheep having no shenherd.-Review of Reviews.
Connecticut western news., 1899-11-16
BRAVE MEN FALL

Victims to stomach, liver and kidney troubles as well as women. and all feel the results in loss of appetite, poisons in the blood. backache, nervousness, headache and tired, listless. run down feeling. But there's no need to feel like that. Listen to J. W. Gardner, Ida vile, Ind. He says: Electric Bitters are just the thing for man when he is all run down and don't care whether he lives or dies. It did more to give me new strength and good appetite than anything could take. can now eat anything and have new lease on life. Only 50 cents at ". H. Camps drug store, Canaan; Geo. H. Clark's drug store, Salisbury; G. E. Frink's drug store, Falls Village. Every bottle guaranteed.
Connecticut western news., 1899-11-16
SOUTHFIELD.

Mrs Jane Rood of Canton Center spent several days last week with her sister, Mrs o. Garfield.
 MT and Mrs William Ellis have nov. ed back to their own home and have taken Mrs Garfield with them.
 Mir Fred Kasson was very sick for short time last week but is able to be out again now.
 Mrs Geo. W. Cox of New Britain also Mrs Wallace Cheney and two little boys of Lee are at A. W. Chapin's.
 Quite an addition IS soon to be built on Turner t Cooks shop. They have more orders than they can fill with the room and men they now employ and have to run nights.
 MT Frank Gaylord and family of East Canaan were at his fathers last week.
Connecticut western news., 1899-11-16
He Mnde If Clear.

The Worcester Gazette tells of a musician whose English Is not as per feet as his music. While conducting q festival at Littleton, N. H., he was called upon to introduce a soloist. He did 1t in this fashion:
 "Ladees und chentlemen, I haf beene esked indrodoose to you Meester Wilder to play for you a fooet solo. l haf now done so, und he will now do so."
Connecticut western news., 1899-11-16
THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION.

Governor Designates the Last Thurs
 day in This Month.
 Governor Lounsbury on Monday is- sued his Thanksgiving proclamation designating Thursday, November 30, as Thanksgiving Day. It is as follows:- STATE OF CONNECTICUT.
 By His Excellency,
 GEORGE B. LOUNSBURY,
 Governor.
 A PROCLAMATION.
 In accordance with 8 custom, so fit- ting in itself and 80 hallowed by long and glad observance as to become an unwritten law of the commonwealth, l hereby appoint Thursday, the thirtieth of Novem Der, as day of Thanksgiving and Prayer. And I recommend to all the people of this state that on that day, in public as. semblies in the churches and in joyful reunions around family hearthstones, they give thanks to Almighty God for the blessings with which He has filled and crowned the year.
 On that day let the hand of charity spread feast in every home of poverty, for it is more blessed to give than to re- ceiye, and no sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving can be more acceptable to God than deeds of charity done for the poor and the unfortunate.
 And let all prepare for this state festi- val in the light of the truth that this commonwealth and this republic shall stand, not so much by splendor of arms and power of written statutes, as by the faith of the people in one Infinite Fath- CT and by their feeling that they all are brethren.
 Given under my hand and seal of
 the state, this eleventh day of
 November, in the year of our (Seal.) Lord, one thousand eight hun
 dred and ninety nine, and of
 the independence of the United
 States the one hundred and
 twenty-fourth.
 GEORGE B. LOUNSBURY. By His Excellency's Command:
 Huber Clark, Secretary of the State.
Connecticut western news., 1899-11-16
SALIsBUR RI.

A. E. Tibbets was Tn New York last week.
 Rev Mir Mitchell of Hartford Theo. logical Seminary, preached in the Con- gregatiopal church Sunday in the ab- sence of Rev J. o. Goddard.
 Mrs Alice Clark and Miss Barton are in New York this week.
 Frank Parsons and John Travis are spending weeks vacation in New York, Poughkeepsie and other places.
 Miss Lois Warner accompanied her sister, Mrs Mac Warner, to New York last week for sn indefinite time.
 Mir Dwinnell of Springfield visited G. H. Clark the first of the week.
Connecticut western news., 1899-11-16

Al is only too we'll known to those engaged in the electrical industries, says Electricity, the price of copper has been forced up in the last year from about II cents pound to over IS cents. This has been due not, as might be supposed to m enormous increase in the demand and consequent scarcely of the metal. but rather to desperate effort on the part of certain mon to get complete con- trol of all the copper mines of the country and regulate the production on the same plan that has enabled the Standard Oil Company fix the price of petroleum.
Connecticut western news., 1899-11-16
KENT.

Miss Mary Gibbs is spending some time with friends in Bethel,
 John w. Lane, who has been ill many weeks, is slowly improving.
 A large number of men find employ mont in l.. Eaton's tobacco warehouse which opened for business on Monday of this week.
 Painters are at work on the railway station here, much improving it's ap- pesrance.
 It is rumored that E. J. Duck has sold the hotel here, or exchanged prop erty with Danbury parties.
 Miss Kellogg. a worker of the Conn. s. s. Association. is holding meetings and has organized Sunday school at East Kent
 At Cong'l church Sunday evening Rev H. K. Job gave the first of series of lectures on Character" from the book of Judges. 'The Inspiration of a Purpose" illustrated by the character of Othniel.
 BOY KILLED BY GUN.
 A sad accident occurred at North Kent, Nov. 8th. Horace Wells, IA, with Stanley Sarles had driven to the west side of the river to look after some traps that were set. When ready to return Horace jumped into the back of the wagon and in placing rife which he carried, over into the seat, the trigger caught in some way. The rife was &C., cidentally discharged, the contents en- tering Horace's neck causing instant death. The clothing of Sarles who sat m the wagon was badly torn and burn- ed. The funeral was attended Friday, 10th, at the home of his mother, Mrs s. B, Catlin.
Connecticut western news., 1899-11-16

Whenever the war reports from South Africa state that the information is giv- en by reliable native we are reminded that during the civil war much of the news from the front was based upon the statements of "an intelligent contra bando
Connecticut western news., 1899-11-16

Governor Theodore Roosevelt of New York, . graduate of Harvard college, will address the Yale students at New Haven, the 20th, on his return home from the Yale-Hsrvard game at Cam bridge on the 18th. Here's chance for Teddy to say some unpreiudiced things.
Connecticut western news., 1899-11-16
RED HOT FROM THE GUN

Was the ball that hit G. B Steadman of Newark, Mich., in the Civil War. It caused horrible Ulcers that no treat ment helped for 20 years. Then Buck lens Arnica Salve cured him. Cures Cuts, Bruises, Burns, Boils, Felons. Go rms, Skin Eruptions. Best Pile cure on earth. 25cts box. Cure guaranteed. Sold by W. H. Camp, Druggist, Canaan; Geo. H. Clark, Druggist, Salisbury; G. E. FrinB, Druggist, Falls Village.
Connecticut western news., 1899-11-16

It is said in railroad circles that the lease of the Boston & Albany road to the New York Central for term of 999 years will be ratified on December l5. A large amount of B. & A. stock has re- csntly changed hands, and that places the Vanderbilt interests masters of the situation.
Connecticut western news., 1899-11-16
Cycle Notes.

For the benefit of the users of acetel- eyne gas lanterns. it may be of interest to know that by mixing little alcohol with the water in the lantern there will be little chance of it's freezing during cold weather. The proportion recom- mended is 10 per cent alcohol to quanti- ty of water used. In winter use, keep the lantern burning while out of doors, for then the heat will help the water to flow freely through the burner pipes.
Connecticut western news., 1899-11-16
WORKING NIGHT AND DAY

The busiest and mightiest little thing that ever was made is Dr Kings New Life Pills. Every pill is a sugar coated globule of health, that changes weak ness iuto strength, listlessness into en- ergy, brain-fag into mental power. They're wonderful in building up the health. Only 25cts. per box. Sold by w. H. Camp, Canaan; Geo. H. Clark, Salisbury; G. E. Brink. Falls Village.
Connecticut western news., 1899-11-16
LIME ROOK.

Mir and Mrs P. s. Burrall have gone to New York.
 August Mortensen has gone to Chiea- 90 where he has obtained employment.
 Miss Richardson and Miss Lucy Rich Ardson are spending few days in New York.
 The board of health have quarantined the family of John Dunn as his little daughter has the scarlet fever.
 Mir and Mrs l.. A. Bulman spent Sun- day in Millerton.
 Mrs Mirch has been seriously i'll but is now improving slowly.
Connecticut western news., 1899-11-16

nISTRICT OF CANAAN ss. Probate Court, U October 31, 1899.
 Estate of Eugene Donze late of North 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 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 to said Estate are requested to make immed- late payment to
 ALoszo B. GARFIELD, Administrator,
 East Canaan Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1899-11-16
DIsTRIoT OF SHARON ss. Probate Court

DIsTRICT OF SHARON ss. Probate Court, b November 2, 1899 Estate of Abby Cole 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 settle mert. Those who neglec. to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time, debted to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 LEWIS B. COLE,
 Administrator with will
 annexed. Post office address
 20 E. 42nd Street,
 New York,
Connecticut western news., 1899-11-16
An Hmpertans ouesston.

f your friends or neighbors are suffering rom coug ughs, colds, sore throat. or any tionl ask them If they have ever used Ottos Cure. This famous German remedy is having large sale here and Is perform lung diseases: No matter what other me di cines have failed to do, try Otto's cure gists.
Connecticut western news., 1899-11-16
susseripsie. Account.

Pho date on the colored slip of paper with the name of the subscriber shows the time 10 Smith 5juls9 indicates that Mir Smith has paid for his paper to July 5, 1899. It is hoped that n indicated by the date or their papers, is always correct, and when they pay for re- newal of their subscription will observe whether their date Is changed to indicate the proper credit, and In the event O. 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 hnve boon made, as the It ceipt of the paper with She date to which the supscriptIon Is paid plainly printed thereon is prima facie owl donce of its acceptance as correct,
Connecticut western news., 1899-11-16
LegdL Notices.

nIsTRICT OF CANAAN, ss. Probate Court, U Nov. 10, 1899
 Estate of Ann Sheridan late or North Oa- naan In said District, deceased. The Court of Probate for the District of Canaan hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for tho creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. properly attested, within said time, will be debarred a recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested 10 make immedi- ate payment to
 ANN SHERIDAN, ,Administratrix,
 Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1899-11-16

November is tue great outfittiDg month. It is the month in which we expect to do great things in cloak selling; but we have been the biggest November in the history of this store And we are not satisfied We in.si | that the last of the month shall show stiil greater gains. and, to that end, we make some unusual offerings.
 Lack of space forbids quoting prices, etc, but no woman within trading distance, who has fall or winter garment to buy can afrort 10 pass this store.