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Connecticut western news., 1900-11-29

Within a week three women in this state have been burned to death by kerosene oil explosions and in each in- stance it was either case of ignorance or carelessness. They were Mrs Philip Egan, Mrs Martin Ro,lfelder and Mrs Matthew Mulcahy. It is true and trite saying that familiarity breeds contempt" and SO familiar has the ordi nary housewife become with kerosene by it's daily use. that she has ceased to regard it as dangerous commodity and uses it as recklessly as a child plays with Ire. She needs not the warnings so often published and fails to profit by the sad experience of others, but woman like, persists in her hazardous use of the inhamable fluid until some day she goes up in cloud of smoke and pillar of fire, when all her female friends gather about the ashes, pay fitting trib- ute to her memory, bewail her loss and then return to their own fresides and deliberately indulge in the same folly that destroyed their friend. Pouring oil on burning coale. asing it to kindle fires, filling lamps when lighted, etc., etc., is as dangerously safe business as to sit on the forward end of stick of dynamite while small boy tickles it's tail with burning match.
Connecticut western news., 1900-11-29
sHEFr1ELD.

Mrs o. R. Swaney and Miss Nellie Swaney of Brooklyn, N. Y., have been the guests for few days of Miss Doro. thea Andrews at her home here.
 Last Sunday evening, after an illness of only one week with congestion of the lungs, Frederic Henry Allen passed from earth. He received a shock of paralysis few years ago, and has never had the use of one hand and one leg since. but could get about on his tri- cycle quite we'll and made business of selling papers and magazines in that way in the summer on our streets. He was young man of good habits and character, much respected by all who knew him. He was the only son of 8 devoted mother. Mrs Amanda Allen, who has the sympathy of her many friends in this sf1iction. His funeral was held Tuesday afternoon from the Congregational church, Rev O. w. Pond officiating.
 Responding to call from the Nation. al Woman'g Christian Temperance Union for 2 special day of prayer, a meeting will be held on Friday after noon from three to four o'clock, at the Congregational church parlors, to which all are invited.
 The unlen Thanksgiving service will be held in the Methodist church; ser- mon by Rev l.. O. Fl. Adams.
 Malcolm Little, who is at his home here for short stay, will go soon to take position as fireman on an engine of the New York, New Haven and Hartford road, as he is expecting to be promoted to engineer some day.
 A large audience vas present last Friday evening at Memorial Hall to hear the frst lecture of the winter course, given by Rev David J. Bissell, D. D.. very noted minister of the Fifth Avenue church, New York. His subject was "Cromw we'll and the Round Heads" It was an eloquent and grand lecture, long to be remembered.
Connecticut western news., 1900-11-29
No Use For the Water.

No Use For the Water.
 ''They tell a good many jokes about Kentucky colonels and their natural aversion to water" said fat drummer in the hotel corridor the other night, but the richest thing in that line I ever knew to come of in real life happened over in Alabama when old man Briggs was trying to sell his summer hotel. Briggs had a pretty piece of property In the Alabama highlands, and its star feature was a magnificent big spring that welled into a sort of basin and was as cold as ice all the year round. He had good prospects of making a popular resort out of the place, but he got the California fever and offered 1t at a sacrifice to race horse man from Kentucky who had an idea that he was cut out for landlord.
 'The race horse man was a typical Kentucky colonel of the old school and a mighty fine fellow. He came down to look over the ground in person, and Briggs started out with him to point out the principal attractions. At last they came to the famous spring. This, colonel said Briggs, stopping at the edge of the basin and swelling with pride, is wonderful natural reservoir of crystal pure water, inexhaustible in volume and ice cold in temperature. It Is undoubtedly the finest spring in the south
 'Hum-m-mv grunted the colonel sizing up the bubbling pool. I reckon I'll have to have this hole filled up if we close our deal, MT. Briggs
 "'Filled upp exclaimed Briggs in hor- TOT.
 "'Yes, suh,' replied the colonel calm ly. You see, I'm not a-calculatin on keeping any stock on the place. .'"- New Orleans Times Democrat.
Connecticut western news., 1900-11-29
SOUTH CANAAN.

Seth Haskins, we'll known to many of the NEWS readers as an enthusiastic Re- publican aud veteran of the Civil war, now general ticket agent at Peoria, III |, writes in glowing terms of the victory of Mckinley and Roosevelt. Another Connecticut boy has been heard from. Henry Watson, now of Forrest, H., another ex soldier, is enth usisstic over the Republican "sweep" and the splen- did crops of his adopted state. His son, on the farm next his own, raised 1900 bushels of oats and 5000 bushels of corn; has ploughed 90 acres, with only two teams, for next years corn crop. To come little nearer home, work on tke state road progresses finely under the superintendence of Walter I. Kellogg About 40 men and IA teams are at work.
 The Holcomb brothers have doubled their wood teams since the travel ing became poor, and now drive four horses to load.
 The marriage of Cullen Holoomb, Jr., and Miss Dorothea Palmer is announced. Some of their young friends went to serenade them Friday evening and were hospitsbly received.
 Mrs Harlow Merriman, who spent some weeks visiting in Bridgeport and vicinity, has returned home in greatly improved health.
 Mrs Dwight Brinton has received visits the past week from her sister, Mrs Sarah Potter; her neice, Mrs Mar colt and her little daughter, all of New York.
 In spite of the frost and snow some hardy flowers have survived and quite 6 little boquet of pansies and phlax was picked Sunday, the 25th. No service in this church on Sunday owing to the stormy weather. The Hollenbeck Grange was inspect ed on Wednesday evening by the state inspector, and on Friday evening the annual roll call was attended. Mrs Henry Belden, formerly of Falls Village, who has been spending ths winter with Mrs Jones, in Sheffield met with serious accident on Sunday evening, the 18th. In passing through an upper hall, she must have gone toc near the stairway, and making @ mis step, was parcipitated down the whol, flight of stairs, striking a closed dool at the bottom. She remained uncon scious for 4 long time. Fortunately Dl Wakefield was in the house and every thing that could be was immediatel, done Her injuries are very serious ans the doctor gives little hope of her re covery.
Connecticut western news., 1900-11-29
NURFOLh.

Justice R. l. Crissey and wife return ed from New Haven last week.
 Several from this place attended the Yale-Harvard football game in New Haven Saturday.
 H. W. Carter is having an addition built on his newly purchased residence.
 The Rev Mir Hern, pastor of the Methodist church, will preach Thanks giving sermon in the Congregational church today.
 Most of tbe Robbins School boys left yesterday for their different homes to spend Thanksgiving.
 There will be singing school which will meet for the first time Saturday at 10 8. m. at the chapel, for children, and at 2 p. n. for adults Miss Fales will instruct them.
 The dance given by the Robbins School boys Tuesday evening was en- loved by all present
 The marriage ceremony of John Hol- lister and Miss Augusta Engdoll was performed Saturday at the residence oi MT and Mrs Bridgmsn by the Rev R. G Green.
 O. M. Snow & Son will soon com mence work ou the south branch of the sewer system. 1t will be carried from the railroad bridge to E. D. Ives cot tage.
 Wm. Baldwin, who works for E. D. Holt, met with an accident last week. When getting out of wagon he fell t. the ground running two tines of fork through the palm and forefnger o' his left hand. Dr Hamsnt dressed tho wounds.
 Edward Gaylord and family who hav, been visiting in Granville, have rsturn ed.
 O. M. Snow & Son have finishel tht wall for the iron bridge which is to b, built over the stream near Blows black smith shop.
 The lecture given by Prof. Hadle, last week was enjoyed by Q large anc appreciative audience. Presi lent Had ley was introduced by H. W. Carter His subject was Common School Edu cation" Prominent people attende, from Winsted, Torrington, Lakevill and Salisbury. At the close Rev J. c Goddard of Salisbury propo ,ed tha they give vote of thanks to Presiden | uaIlav
Connecticut western news., 1900-11-29
WALL BRIDGE.

The body of Mrs James F. Swift was brought here from New Haven Wed nesday noon. She was taken to the New Haven hospital Oct. 15 for the re- moval of tumor. The operation was successful an she seemed to be gaining nicely, but on Tuesday morning of last week she died very suddenly of heart failure. Mrs Swift was @ woman much respected by all who knew her. She was a member of the M. B Church here and 8 woman devoted to her family, relatives and friends. The funeral was held at her home here Sharon side) on Thursday afternoon. Rev John Nash 'In my Fathers house are many man. sions." etc The remains lay in a beautiful casket and there was pro- fusion of flowers The funeral was at- tended by many sympathizing neighbors and friends. She leaves husband and one sister and daughter. Inter ment in Catholic cemetery.
 Nicholas Parent lost a valuable COW Tuesday. of milk fever.
 The ladies held a birthday party Wednesday afternoon and evening at the parsonage. Quite 8 number were present. The receipts were about twenty dollars.
 Hon Victory O. Beers commenced asserting tobacco Nov. 19. employing 8 number of men. Clark and Seymour Hollister attend to the asserting. Cor nelius Ryan is the packer and it is ex. pected he will buy large number oi cases.
 Langdon Swift of Waterbury was here to attend the funeral of his brothers wife, Mrs James F. Swift.
 Daniel Singleton was in New York last week on business.
Connecticut western news., 1900-11-29
GLORIOUS NEWS

Comes from Dr D. B. Csrgile of Washi- ts, l. T. He writes: -Four bottles of Electric Bitters has cured Mrs Brewer of scrofuls, which had caused her great suffering for years. Terrible sores would break out on her head and. face, and the best doctors could give no help; but her cure is complete and her health is excellent" This shows what thous- ands have proved-thst Electric Bitters is the best blood purifier known. It's the supreme remedy for eczema, letter, salt rheum. ulcers, boils and running sores. It stimulates liver, kidneys and bowels, eIpels poisons, helps digestion, builds up the strength. Only 50 cents. Sold by W. H. Camp, druggist, Canaan c. H. Clark, druggist. Salisbury; c. E. Frink, druggist. Falls Village.
Connecticut western news., 1900-11-29
ASHLEY FALLn,
A SAD ACCIDENT.


 A sad accident occurred at the farm of George Blodgett, in this place, last Sat urday morning, when James Mackin,ir., 8 13-year-old lad, shot himself accident ally, the ball entering the right eye, to. tally destroying it. The face was filled with powder and the eyebrows burned
 About three weeks ago Jimmie" came to Mir Blodgett's, seeking employ ment, and after making inquiries of par ties with whom the lad had been stop ping recently, hired him. He proved faithful and willing boy, doing his du- ties sc we'll that the family became quite attached to him.
 At the dinner hour Saturday, James failed to put in an appearance and after repeated calling. no answer being re- ceived, search was made for him :. The door of the ice house was found open with a wheelbarrow in front, indi- eating that the boy had gone there after sawdust for the stables. There he was found by one of the workmen, lying un- conscious, face downward in the saw dust. He was removed to the house and Dr Lee of Canaan called, who i'm mediately responded.
 It was at first thought that there was no hope for his recovery and that he would not survive the night. His par ents, MT and Mrs Mackin of Millerton, N. r., were notified, the father coming at once, the mother arriving Sunday and remaining few hours. Against al expectations the patient gradually rsl. lied and was partially conscious at times Sunday. Monday morning he seemed brighter and was taken to the House oi Mercy, Pittsfeld, onsthe 12 37 train, ac companied by his father. ..--
 It will be impossible to locate the ball until the eye is entirely removed. It is thought it might have glanced on the skull bone and passed down back oi the ear, as he complained of pain al that point, and not lodged on the brain as at first feared.
 The revolver, which was found by his side, was five chamber, 32 calibre, "bull dog" and had been missed by one of Mir Blodgett's workmen for about g week. When found the chambers were empty with the exception of one car fridge and one shell. The owner claims that when last in his possession the chambers were all loaded.
 After reaching the hospital an opera was performed on the boy at o'clock in the afternoon by the hospital physi cians. The eye was removed and thu bullet located in the brain in such DO sition that it is impossible to remove it The surgeons announce that the lad hai hardly one chance in thousand to sur vive. The patient recognized his broth CT who arrived at the hospital in tn, evening.
Connecticut western news., 1900-11-29
Her Hacrfdce.

The Rev. Cyrus T. Brady says in his book of missionary "reminiscences: q was once preaching about missions, urging the congregation to make some sacrifice for the missionary cause and indicating to them several methods by which they could follow my advice. Among other things I suggested that they refrain from purchasing any book which they very much desired and do- nate the money to me instead for my missionary work. l happened to have perpetrated a book myself.
 "You will therefore understand my feelings when very bright woman in the congregation came up to me and handed me S1 with the remark, I had intended to buy your book and read 1t, MT. Brady, but have concluded to fol low your advice and give you the mon- ey for missions instead.'
 T accepted the situation gracefully and told her I would lend her my own copy of the book to read. She smiled and thanked me, and as she did so 1 voiced my thought in this way, But after all Mrs. R., there does not seem to be any sacrifice on your part in this transaction, for you have the happy consciousness of having given the mon- ey for missions and yet have the book as we'll
 "'No sacrificer she replied. Why, l have to read the bookP"
Connecticut western news., 1900-11-29
SALISBURY.

Mrs George Fenn has gone to Water bury to spend the winter with her son.
 MT and Mrs W. P. Stone gave a whist party to some of their friends last Friday evening.
 Mrs G. H. Clark and Miss Mary Conklin spent few days in Hartford this week, making preparations for the holiday trade. Mrs W. P. Stone is in Miss Conklin's place while she is away.
 Mrs Garwood Bishop, who nearly all her life was resident of Salisbury, but 8 short time ago went to Syracuse to make her home with her sister, died and was brought here for burial on Tuesday. Rev J. H. George conducted the service.
 Mir and Mrs John Travis spent Sun day with friends in Winsted.
 Last week Wednesday Rev. J. H. George officiated at the m arriage of Joseph Washington and Clare l.. Will son at the brides home in Winsted. Mir and Mrs Washington began house. keeping at once in home previously arranged by him.
 A Puritan entertainment was given in the Library on Saturday evening, by the young ladies of the Recreation Club. The program was we'll carried out, being greatly enjoyed by those present. A dance followed the enter tainment.
 Rev MT Roberts preached in the Con- gregational church last Sunday morning.
 The Tooth anniversary of the build ing of the Congregational church will be observed here with appropriate cere- monies, Friday. Nov. 3Oth, beginning at Il o'clock. After the morning ser vice collation. will be served in the Town Hall. after which the exercises will be concluded in the afternoon ser vice. The afternoon service will be held at two o'clock. An historical paper will be read by Malcolm Day Rudd. Short addresses will be given by Revs. J. Fl. George and Jesse Acker- man, Headmaster E. G. Coy, Mir T. L.. Norton and Rev. J. 0. Goddard. The annual meeting of the society will be held at the conclusion of the service.
Connecticut western news., 1900-11-29
How the Burmese Make Fire.


 One day Burmese messenger brought me a note. While he was wait ing for the reply, I observed an object something like a boys popgun sus- pended around his waist. On asking what 1t was he showed me that 1t was an implement for producing fire. It was a rude example of scientific in- strument employed by lecturers at home to illustrate the production of heat by suddenly compressed air. A piston fitted into the tube; the former was hollowed at the lower end and smeared with wax to receive O piece of cotton or finder, which when press ed into 1t adhered. The tube was clos ed at one end. Placing the piston at the top of the tube, with a smart blow he struck 1t down and immediately withdrew 1t with the finder on fire, the sudden compression of the air having ignited it. I was so much struck with the scientific ingenuity of this rude implement that procured 1t from the Burman and sent 1t to the Asiatic so- ciety of Bengal, with short descrip- tion of its uses.-"Recollections of My Life," by Surgeon General Sir John Payer.
Connecticut western news., 1900-11-29
HUNTSVILLE and SOUTH CANAAN

F. O. Lucas and family spent little time last week in Goshen.
 NJ. A. Hanchett of Oranae, N J.. and G. M. Hanchett of Bridgeport, spent little time last week at the home of their brother, O. E. Hanchett.
 Miss Edith Scoville of Winsted is visiting at the old home in this place, arriving in time to eat the Thanksgiv- ing turkey.
 Miss Mary Babcock is with Oaraan Valley friends, called there by the death of Mir Alden Green.
 Clifford Hillyer has accepted a posi- tion on the railroad.
 Engineer F. W. Kingsley of Pitts field, Mass, called on friends here last week.
 Little Ersol Passini, who suffered 8 paralytic shock some time since, is i'm proving under the care of Dr Skiff.
 Mrs Almira Dean has recently been granted widows pension.
Connecticut western news., 1900-11-29

The ovations given Dom Paul Kruger in France prove that Frenchmen have not lost the love of liberty and justice nor the spirit of patriotism. Kruger's reception in the French republic is an object lesson for the United States; but it can hardly be expected that England whose policy of "might makes right will take warning from such sincere and spontaneous denominations for free dom, and such expressions of hatred for monarchy, oppression and tyranny. Kruger's faith in God and in the cause of the Transvasl is also an object les son-a lesson to the. entire civilized world-and although at present the Transvaal cause seems almost hopeless who shall dare to say it will moi triumph? If the Transvaal cause "be of God, ye cannot overthrow it"
Connecticut western news., 1900-11-29
KENT.

F. s. Hopson, who is lecturer for the State Grange, met number of the far mers at Gibbs Hall on tho evening of Nov. 9th and organized local grange of 29 members. The first meeting will be held Dec. 2.
 The Microbine Medicine Go. are here for two weeks and give entertainments at the hall every evening.
 The first dance of the season was giv- en at Gibbs Hall, Wednesday evening, Nov. 28.
 Miss A. w. Knagp is having large house built on Bridge street. When finished it will be fine residence-one of the largest and best in the village.
 Fred Ives, who has been ill several weeks with typhoid fever, is fast regain ing health.
 Miss Fidelia Pond of Branford is the guest of Mrs R. Frisbie.
Connecticut western news., 1900-11-29
ALIFE AND DEATH FIGHT.

Mir W. A. Hires of Manchester, Ia., writing of his almost miraculous escape from death, says: Exposure after measles induced serious lung trouble, which ended in consumption. I had frequent hemorrhages and coughed night and day. All my doctors said I must soon die. Then began to use Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption. which completely cured me. I would not be without it even if it cost S5 % B bottle. Hundreds have used it on my recommendation and all say it never fails to cure throat, chest and lung troubles" Regular size 50c and S1 00 Trial bottles free at W. H. Camps. Ca- naan; c. E. Frink's, Falls Village; G. H, Clark's. Salisbury.
Connecticut western news., 1900-11-29
sIOO REWARD. sIoO

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 a constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally, acting di- 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 assisting nature In doing its work. The pro- for any case that 1t fails to cure, Send for ist of testimonials.
 Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally and acts directly on the blood and mucus surfaces of the system. Send for testimonials, free.
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 Halls Family Pills are the best.
Connecticut western news., 1900-11-29
L,e0GL Notices.
DISTRIOT OF CANAAN, ss. Probate Court Novamha 27 19fI0

DIsTRICT OF CANAAN, ss. Probate Court. U November 27. 1900.
 Estate of Irene J. Church late of North Ca- man. ir said District, deceased.
 The executors having exhibited their ad- ministration account with said estate to this Court for allowance, 1t Is
 Ordered that the 9th day of December A. D. 1900 at two o'clock in the afternoon, at the Probate Office in North Canaan be and the ance of said administration account, with said estate and this Court directs the said executors to give public notice to all per sons interested therein to appear and be heard thereon, by publishing copy of this order In some newspaper having a ciroula- tion in said District, and by posting copy of this order on the public sign-post in the town where the deceased last dwslt, Ave days before said day of hearing. and return make to this court.
 Attssti DAVID 0. wnrxTtxslY. Judss.
Connecticut western news., 1900-11-29
HE FOOLED THE SURGEONS.

All doctors told Renick Hamilton of West Jefferson. O.. after suffering Is months from Rectal Fistula, he would die unless costl operation was per formed; but he cured himself with five boxes of Bucklen's Arnica Salve, the surest Pile cure on earth, and the bes, Salve fn the world. 25 cents box Sold by W. H. Camp, druggist, Canaan; G. H. Clark. druggist, Salisbur; G. E.. Brink, druggist, Falls Village. Guaran- ko~
Connecticut western news., 1900-11-29
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29. 1900.
Ire NEWS wishes all of it's readers a happy Thanksgiving

The deer which have made themselves 70 conspicuous in various places in the county the past year have apparently taken up their abode in the vicinity of New Hartford, as they have been seen in that locality quite frequently of lates One of the latest achievements accom- plished by one of them is swiming across the Greenwoods pond. There can be no question of the correctness of this report as Capt. Jones of the New Hartford Tribune is authority for the statement.
Connecticut western news., 1900-11-29
THE APPETITE GOAT

Is envied by all poor dspeptics whose stomach and liver are out of order. All such should know that Dr Kings New Life Pills, the wonderful stomach and liver remed gives splendid appetite, sound digestion and regular bodily habit that insures perfect health and great energy. Only 25 cents at any drug store.
Connecticut western news., 1900-11-29

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