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Connecticut western news., 1900-09-27
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE

The Norfolk correspondents mention in our last weeks edition of the disfig- urement by "modern improvement" of the colonial architecture of the Congre- gstional church has led one of Norfolk s worthy and influential citizens to write us as follows:
 To the Ejitor:-
 We are glad to see your Norfolk cor respondents appreciative notice of the beautiful old chHrch in this village and tue attention of our people again called to the inharmonious modern" doors that have so long disfgured the build ing. We learn that it has been already proposed to restore these doors to con. form to the original design and that the work will be done as soon as convenient With regard to the proposed addition of pastors retiring room which is criticised. 1t seems evident that your correspondent has not seen the plans that havs been submitted By one of the foremost church. architects of New York and which are now in the hands of the church committee. These plans con. form in every detail to the colonial architecture of the building and are iu the most perfect harmony with it and il carried out will prove beautiful addi tion to the church stchitecturally. be- sides supplying much needed room. After careful consideration and consnlta ton with architects the opinion has been confirmed that basement or eel lar room would be inadequate and wholly unsatisfactory. To make any change that would mar the edifice would be an unpardonsble mistake The church authorities seem keenly sensible to this fact with whom the mat tar can be safely intrusted. X. Sept, 2l, 1900.
Connecticut western news., 1900-09-27
CORNWALL RRIDG

Mrs Ira Marvel and Mrs A W. Par sons of Ashley Falls, Mass were the guests of Mrs George W. Studley last week.
 Mrs Harriet Bierce of Torrington and Mrs Addie Hollister of Bristol visited friends here and on the Sharon side last week.
 Nicholas Parent had several COWS made very sick few days since by eat ing apples.
 Miss Georgia Baldwin of New Haven, who has been visiting Miss Hattie Hol lister, returned home Saturday last Miss Lillian Hatch went with hor and will visit friends in New Haven and Hartford.
 Mrs Helen J. Page has again been employed to take charge of this district school, much to the satisfaction of parents and pt.pils
 Deputy Sheriff Hsllock was in this village last week on official business.
 Invitations are out for the wedding of Miss Ella s. Comstock to Walter O. Benedict. Oct 10
 Daniel P Singleton and wife visited friends in Bridgeport and New York last week.
 Mrs Russell Bierce visited friends in Bridgeport returning Saturday last. Mrs V O. Beers is having her house newly shingled
 Rev Mir Goodwin of Kent Furnace preached at the NJ. E church Sunday last. His wife was with bim.
 George H. Beers of Washington De. pot was here Sunday.
 Mrs Betsey Hall IS having her resi-. dence reshingled.
 Henry Gray has opened the black smith shop recently vacated by William McClsren. He is a good workman. Mrs NJ. A. Tasting of LansiUgburgh, N. Y. Is visiting her sister here, Mrs Mary D, Payne, also. Mir and Mrs Ed ward D. Bierce. Ernest w. Andrews of Waterbury visited friends here over Sunday. Mrs Lewis Baldwin and Miss Emma Baldwin of Middlebury are visiting Mr and Mrs Myron F. Willard. Mir and Mrs Carl Tiefenbow of Tor | rington visited relatives here last week James Smith and wife of Bridgeport came to this place bringing the remains | of their infant child for interment on 1 Monday. Ihterment at Cornwall Plains Word was received here Saturday oi the death of the fife of John Brewster | (colored.) She died in the Bridgeport Hospital. She was formerly Miss Ma tilda Robinson of Sharon, snd he for. merly resided here. They were mar. ried last winter.
Connecticut western news., 1900-09-27
1ALlSBUN NY.

Mrs Wm. A. Johnson, of Middletown, is at Maple Shade.
 Miss Gertrude Suydam went to Brooklyn last week to continue her studies in art ct the Pratt Institute.
 Mrs l. Packard is visiting friends in New York for few days.
 Fred Ashman of Torrington was al his home over Sunday.
 Miss Stella Williams of New Haven if visiting friends here this week.
 Mrs c l.. Mitchell of New Haven is in town for few weeks.
 Mrs Kellogg of Ohio. who has been visiting her brothers D. J. and Darwin Warner, returned to her home lssI week. Mrs Kellogg, who is 83 years old. was accompanied by her son.
 Mrs D. J. Warner and daughter Eliza beth went to Milwaukee, Wis. this weeh to visit the formers brother.
 Miss Gladys Stone celebrated hel sixth birthday last Wednesday by in. viting several of her little schoo friends, all of whom had most delight ful time.
Connecticut western news., 1900-09-27
8HEFF1Rl.D.

Elias T. Clark met with quite seri- ous accident one day last week when he fell from a scaffold in bis barn, striking on his feet. He has been unable to walk since.
 Mrs H. A. Train, who has spent the summer here, hes returned to New York city.
 Hanford c. Adams left Tuesday &C., companied by his father, Rev l.. c. Fl Adams, for Wilbraham, where he is to take course of study at the seminary for the year preparatory to enter col, lege.
 Alexander Black and family who oc. cupied the Congregational parsonage through the summer. have returned to thelr home in New York city.
 Howard Dye entered Williams Col. lege as student last week. Dwight R. Little has accepted 8 DO si.ion in Brooklyn, N. Y. at Pratt Insti ute as a teacher of polytechnics.
 Mrs E. Alvord of Holyoke, Mass spent last week with her cousins, Mrt Ellen Fitch and Mrs Nettie Gordon, 1T this place.
 Edward Mccormick, 8 prominent lawyer in Hudson, N. Y. hes purchased the home place of the late Albert W Curtiss and recently taken possession
Connecticut western news., 1900-09-27
FALLS VILLAGE.

Mrs Griffin of Danbury anl Mrs Northrop of Johnstown, N. r., are wis., iting Mrs G. W. Hall.
 Rev o. w. Hanna exchanged pulpits with Rev MT Goodenough of Winches- ter last Sunday.
 P. B. Mead spent Sunday in Win sted the guest of his cousin, Miss Cora Brown.
 The basement of the M. E. church will soon be illuminated by acsetylene gas. the necessary funds having bsen subscribed.
 Rev MT Graham preached in Lake vile Sunday. Mir Alderman of that place supplying the pulpit in the M. E.. church here.
 Miss 8. L. Perry is visiting in Pitts field this week.
 Sidney Reed will rebuild on his lot near the station. Re intends putting mp model building with two stores and tenements. Peter Bonai of Mer- winsville contracting to do the work.
 The Loyal Temperance Legion held their annual Golden Rod party at Mrs Olin's last week Wednesday afternoon and evening. Apeach supper was serv- cd and enjoyed by 8 large number They were favored with the presence oi two Congregational ministers, Rev O. W. Hanna and Rev J. H. Mead of Scot land, Ct.. who joined the young people in singing Katie Lent Stevenson's s "Some Glad Day." and other temper, ance songs. Miss Jennie Munroe oi Baltimore delighted tue company with several of her happy songs. Miss Glars Mead presided at the piano and play ed some fine selections. The parlors and d ming room were tastefully decorated with golden rod by the young ladies. Il has been advised that every one read Lncy Lsyccm's golden rcd poem 50 that they may better appreciate the beautie, of the golden rod which is unusually beautiful in this section this year.
Connecticut western news., 1900-09-27
Chfneae PnrceInfn.

Chinese porcelain was common in Europe for 400 years before a German potter succeeded In finding out the process of making It This Chinese pottery is scattered all over the world and everywhere valued, but nowhere was the distribution more curious than In western Canada. Early In the nine- teenth century Chinese junk was cast away on the Pacific coast of America just south of Vancouver island, and it's cargo of willow pattern plates fell Into the hands of the Hudson Bay compa- ny's officers. Still In the remotest trad ing posts of the fur traders a few fine specimens remain.
Connecticut western news., 1900-09-27
HAST CAuAhN.

Sullivan Butler moved to Winsted this week where he will live with his adopted daughter, Mrs Catlin.
 Deacon Bottum has returned to East Canaan for awhile and is boarding with his son Winthrop.
 Wm. Bump of Stamford has been 2 guest of his brother for two weeks.
 Arthur Gaylord and family of South. field visited at ED. Gaylord's s Saturday.
 The Brown family. who have been at o. H. Sage's for few weeks. returned to their home in New Haven Saturday on account of the baby's illness.
 The Grange supper Tuesday evening was enjoyed by all.
 Mrs H. G. Smith of West Winsted was a guest of her mother a few days this week
 Andrew Baillar and wife, who have been Tn the gold regions for six months returned here last week.
 Charlie Wright, who was for many years resident of this place, called on friends this week. He has a good posi- ton in New York city.
 And now once more the license ques tion comes up It is many year since there has been license in this town an6 we hope it will be many more before i is granted. 'u ye that are men" vii go to the polls next week and vote nt license it will be so. It is no excuse be cause the few selling it on the sly ar not prosecuted. And why are they not
Connecticut western news., 1900-09-27
" EST CURN " ALI.

Mir and Mrs Edward Prindle of Bln- tam spent Sunday at Henry Treisch- mans.
 Twenty new voters were made here on Saturday last Six have been added by registrars making total 26 new vot- CTS eligible for the fall elections. The West Cornwall correspondent of the Bee is in error regarding the item in last weeks issue as to the fact that the Law aud Order League of the state lad been prosecuting parties for illegal cider selling in thls town. The Law and Order League hes never been ap- pealed to in regard to this matter but the information was furnished by par ties in our town to Prosecuting Attor- ney F. M. Williams of New Milford who, upon being placed in possession of it prosecuted the offenders. All 'hree parties were fined ard no jail sen- tence was imposed as stated Que of the parties however preferred to board out her fine in preference to paying il and she was accommodated.
 Bessie, youngest daughter of Mir a Mrs George R. Smith, has been serions ly ill for the week past. At this writing there is slight change for the better. Mrs Smith has also been ill.
 Dr Joseph Robinson has returned after temporary absence. He is al Houston Cochrane's.
 Watson Hall is in New Haven visiting his brother, O M. Hall, and incidently looking for new bousekeeper.
 Something like 35 of the young peo pie gathered at Mrs S. W. Coons or Friday evening and passed a pleasant evening.
 The Republican caucus for nominst ion of town officers will take place or Friday, and the Democratic on Satur day.
 Mrs R N. Cochrane has been ir Bridgeport the past week visiting he daughters.
 Francis Coles condition shows It material improvement at this writing.
 0. A. Miller's hotel is graced by { newly painted sign.
 l.. A Williamson was in Hartford over Sunday.
 Ida Wright of New Rochelle is ii town at Mrs Memmott's for short visit
 Mir and Mrs J. T. Hubbard spen Sunday in Milton. "Trilby" has gone and Cops" anxie , ty is relieved.
 Mrs David L Smith was sick durinI the past week but is now better.
 Miss Mary Beck is in New York visit ing relatives Miss Mary Miller has returned iron . New Rochelle.
 Miss May Brazee of White Hollow , teaching school in the Dean district. ] Bessie Hart teaches in the Preston district
 The engagement of Charles L. Col and Clara B. Sedgwick is announced. 5 Mrs Samuel J. Adams, who has bee ill for several weeks past, died on Nor day afternoon. The cause of death is 3 complication of stomach trouble. Mir 3 Adams was about 62 years of age. He t funeral was attended at her late res r dence on Wednesday at p. m. Re . w. 0. Ferris conducted the services Interment at Cornwall cemetery. [ Owing to continued i'll health A. M t Pratt, Nj. D., has disposed of his pra' - tice at West Cornwall and vicinity Dr John W. Ives of the Soldiers Hom' Noroton.
Connecticut western news., 1900-09-27
DEMOCRATIC STATE TICKET.

The Democratic delegates in conven- ton at Hartford last Friday placed in nomination the following ticket which is considered unusually strong and one which will receive the support of the united Demo ocracy of the state and an a: traction to the dissatisfied Republicans: For Governor-Samuel l.. Bronson,
 New Haven.
 For Lieutenant Governor-Cyrus G.
 Beckwith, New London.
 For Secretary of State-James P Wood
 ruff. Litchfeld.
 For Treasurer-E. O. Pinney, Stafford. For omptroller-William l.. Hunting,
 East Hartford.
 Electors at Large-Philo s. Bennett of
 New Haven; Archibald McNeil of
 Bridgeport.
 District Electors w. Coogan Of Hartford; Fred P. Burr of Middle town; F. A. Wheaton of Eastford; N B. Stevens of Winsted.
 The following report of the conven- tion is furnished the NEWS by Canaan delegate in attendance:
 In obedience to the call of the Demo- cratic State Central Committee dele gates to the number of nearly six hun drad assembled at the Coliseum in Hart ford. Thursday evening. Sept. 20. They | had been coming into the city during the day from all parts of the state and as the Hotel Heublein was the head quarters of the State Central Committee it was the mecca of tue politicians. There was discussed the relative mer- it's of the two prominent men that had loomed up as candidates for the gov ernorship. Men in favor of MT Gary and friends of Mir Bronson met and ex- changed views. Eight o'clock found the delegates at the Coliseum and al 8 30 Chairman Cary called for order and announced that Judge Walsh of New Britain would preside as temporary chairman. The chairman's address was an interesting and comprehensive one, dealing mostly with constitutional re- form, after which the preliminary work of the convention was in order. Then followed an adjournment till Friday al 10 8 m. The session on Friday, like that of the night before. was most harmonious one, MT Gary withdrawing bis name from tho contest and leaving a clear field for his friend from New Haven. These two gentlemen met 1T MT Csry's room at the Heublein priol to 10 o'clock and their meeting resulted in the above action.
 Every candidate on the state tioke was nominated by exclamation and tn. convention closed with an eloquent ad ] dress by Hon. Homer s. Cumming who presided as chairman.
 The writer had the pleasure of meet ing Judge Bronson the night before bi nomination and wes impressed by hi scholarly appearance and digniaet bearing.
 Thus closed the convention of 1900 il blaze of enthusiasm. One old veter an of many political cam paigns who sa next to the wri CT said he had attended conventions for forty years but this on beat them all. Vi
Connecticut western news., 1900-09-27

Now comes the statement of brave young Lieutenant Hobson that the Spaniards sank their fleet in Manila bay, and thus seeks to belittle Admiral Dewey's achievements inasmuch as it was their own action rather, than that of Dewey's fleet that caused their complete annihilation. Be that ss it may, Ad. miral Dewey's heroic conduct on that occasion. his dauntless courage in enter ing what he knew to be mined harbor. attacking fleet of unknown strength supported by we'll fortified forts, no matter what the ultimate outcome, was an heroic act of 8 gallant American na- val commander, one that will add lustre to the recond of American arms at home and abroad which will continue bright or a time advances and one which will rebound to the glory and honor of brave Admiral Dewey.
Connecticut western news., 1900-09-27
GREAT HARRINGTON.

The marriage of J .dson O. Logan and Miss Clara Tufts of Washington, D. O., took place last Thursday at the home of Mir and Mrs G. w. Mellen. The ceremony was performed at nine o'clock by Rev Leon D Bliss. The best man was James Logan, brother of the groom. The bridesmaid was Emma Tufts, sister of the bride from Washing ton, D. O. The bride wore handsome gown of brown French grendadine over brown taffeta and carried white carns tions. After short reception they left for a several days wedding trip. O. B. Benedict has entered 6 suit against Mrs Martha Dearing for $500 The defendant claims that the suit is brought on an account against her late husband, for which she is not responsi. ! ble.
 Burglars attempted to enter I. G. Perry's jewelry store about 4. 15 Sunday morning. Night-wstchman Crime. who was nearby fired three shots at them which did not take effect. Frederick Viscardi. painter. met with very painful accident Monday | near the vicinity of Col. W. L. Browns IT. ened and ran away. Mir Viscardi was The bone was completely broken of Robert l.. West, colored hostler at | the fair ground, became intoxicated Saturday night and created disturb ance. Monday he was sentenced to three months in the House of Oorrec- | tion.
 W. H. Weston and family. who have been occupying their cottage on June mountain, have returned to New York city for the winter.
 A man from Stock bridge had his money stolen Saturday night by a color. ed man at the fair ground, known as George" The roll of bills contained 1928. .a..s
 Joseph Barnett, 29, of this town died Monday night at the House of Mercy in Pitts6eld, where he went Saturday to be treated for typhoid fever. MT Bar nett was born in Pottsdam, N Y. and has lived here seven years. The re- mains were brought here on the after noon train. The members of the For esters and fire company escorted the body to the evening train when the re- mains were taken to his homo by his brother.
 YESTERDAYS FAIR.
 The fair yesterday was well attended The football game resulted Ct. Barring ton II, Honsstonic o. The 2 26 class horse trot was won by "Mona," O. H. Burtch of Copake, N. Y, with Star esse" from Chatham, N. Y ., sec nd The 9 45 class as won by Pitts hAld Brick Yard" W. Mahanna of Lenox, with Florence" J F. Scutt of Great Barrington, second. The amateur bi cycle races resulted:
 Two mile-Roscoe of Pitt-field first Caldwell of Hartford second, Cross oi Ct Burlington third; Swett given third prize for pacing.
 One mlle-Cross first, Dr Bill of New Haven second. Grady of Chicopha third
 Mile handicap-Roscoe first, Cad well second, Dr Bill third.
Connecticut western news., 1900-09-27
NORFOl.k.

Dr F. s. Dennis, who has been in En land for several weeks. recently re- turned to this country. Dr Dennis and Mrs Dennis arrived in town Friday evening and will remain at Tamarack Lodge for several weeks.
 Rev J. A. Hurn and wife, who have been spending two weeks in Illinois. have returned.
 John D. Bassett who left town 8 few weeks since to attend to business inter- ests in Ritzville, Wash, has decided to remain there during the winter. MT Blanchard, who has taken the con- tract for William Thompson's house on the Green woods road, commenced work last week
 Miss Katheren Tales, who has been spending her vacation at Turner Falls. Mass {. returned to Norfolk Saturday. Dr D. l.. Bulkley has closed bis sum- mer home for the season and returned to New York.
 Geo A. Marvin, who is now a senior in the Yale Law School. has resumed bis studies in that institution. The Rev Charles Thompson occupied the pulpit at the Congregational church Sunday, in the ab, ence of Rev w. F. | ObohTub WuU is hb NAut thot, lhhoS. w. B. Lent, 8 well known writer who has been spending seversl weeks in Nor folk this summer, has left for Lake Merhonk, N Y.
 Among those who will close their cot tages and return to the nities this week are Rev 0 P. Fagnani and family, Mathew Clarkson, of New York; Miss Louise Ro land of Detroit, Mich. Prof F. Good now of Columbia College, New York.
 Mrs Frederick Dielman, the wife of President Gielman of the National Acad emy of Designs was among the arrivals at the Stevens House last week.
 The selectmen and town clerk met al the office of the Norfolk Savings Bank Saturday, for the purpose of making voters There were nearly 80 names or the list but only 86 applicants appeared It is expected that E. J. Prescott vii be renominated by the Democrats fol first selectmsn. It has also been said that Melvin Snow would be nominated by the Republicans for the same posi- tion. However MT Snow. who has beer approached on the matter. has refused to allow his name to be used for tn, office The caucus of both parties vii be held on Saturday. The Democrat expect to elect most of their ticket.
 Robert K. Wehnsr, who has beer spending the pest two weeks in Summit N. J.. returned to town Friday evening Mir Wehner, who for two years has beer a resident of Norfolk, wrs made a vote Saturday afternoon
 Rev R N. Birdsall, peator of tn, North Goshen church, is spending hi vacation at his home in Tarrytown, N . T.. He will return next week. The amount given by the Congrega tionslists for the Galveston sufferers nearly S100 The Church of the Im maculate Conception have given $49. Mrs Mary Curtiss died at her hom |. Sunday afternoon, aged 79 years. Tn l funeral was held yesterday afternoon a 30. The interment was in the Cente , cemetery. She leaves one son. Post
 master l.. J. Ourtiss
 MT and Mrs Harry E. Stevens lei
 town Monday for a two weeks visi
 with friends in Ct. Burlington and Vi cinity.
Connecticut western news., 1900-09-27
A NIGHT OF TERROR.

"Awful anxiety was felt for the widow of the brave General Burnhan of Mach could not live till morning." writes Mrs 5. Fl Lincoln, who attended her that fearful night. All thought she must soon die from pneumonia, but she beg. ged for Dr Kings New Discovery, say ing it had moro than once saved her life, and had cured her of consumption. After three small doses she slept easily all night. and its further use completely cured her." This marvellous medicine is guaranteed to cure all Throat, Chest and Lung Diseases. Only 60c and 8l .00. Trial bottles free at W. H Camps drug store. Canaan; O. E. Frink's drug store, Falls Village; O. Fl Clark's drug store. Sails bury.
Connecticut western news., 1900-09-27
Wanted His Full Share.

Little Willie, sitting down to tea with his grandmother. who Is just about to cut the cake. Willie (hastily) Ceramic. before you cut my piece of cake want to ask you question.
 Grannie-Well. dear. what is it?
 Willie-I want to know If your spec tacles magnifyf
 Grannie-Yes: little, dear.
 Willie-Well. then. will you please take them off while you cut my cake?
Connecticut western news., 1900-09-27
CORNWALL HOLLOW.

MT Baldwin of New York is spending . short time with Benjamin Foster.
 Nelson Lawton of New York was at Mrs Mary Hsrrison's 8 over Sunday.
 Mir Evans of Torrington gave @ tenn perance lecture in the Baptist church Monday evening.
 Miss Edna Scoville of Huntsville spent Saturday with Miss Lucy Yale.
 Miss Mary Sanford of Danbury and William Yale of South Canaan called tn thsir aunt, Mrs N. J. Bstes, Sunday.
Connecticut western news., 1900-09-27
THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 27. 1900.

It is getting SO fellow hss got to be somewhat of a hustler to even keep up with the times, with the new ideas. and yet there's more to follow. .-Lakeville Journal
 Evidently Editor Jones is hustler else how could he make such wise ob- servation. He not only keeps up with the times but goes into the future and predicts fer the rest of humanity some thing new under the sun.
Connecticut western news., 1900-09-27
A MONSTER DEVIL FISH

Destroying its victim, is c type of con- stipation. The power of this murder ous maiady is felt on organs and nerves and muscles and brain. There's no health till it's overcome. But Dr Kings New Life Pills are e safe aud certain cure. Best in the world for stomach. liver, kidneys and bowels. Only 25 cents at W. H. Camps drug store, Canaan; c. E. Fnnks drug store, Falls Village; G. H. Clark's drug store, Salisbury.
Connecticut western news., 1900-09-27
The Cure That Cures

The cure that cures coughs. colds, whoop- ing cough. asthma, bronchitis and incipient consum ption Is Otto's Uure. Half a dozen very small doses will usually stop the worst cough. It is a modern but well-tricd remedy and will cure any cough that can be cured by any means or any method. Drug gists sell 1t at 25c. and sOc. bottle.