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Connecticut western news., 1900-01-11
The Road Problem.

The taxpayers of North Canaan de- sire more light on the Bennett hill road problem. The NEws today gladly pub fishes letter from Thomas Abbe. It also gladly publishes the following communication which is written by g townsman.
 The circumstances which have led up up to the call for special townmeeting next Saturday are as follows:
 At the time the proposition of laying sut the new highway WAS discussed, the selectmen were requested to see Mrs Thos. Abbe, the owner of the land through which it was to be laid out, and ascertain what arrangement she was willing to make for deeding the land to the town.
 Mrs Abbe expressed herself as willing to deed the land for the new layout, provided the town would discontinue the old layout easterly of Patrick Fitz- gerald's driveway thus permitting the | land occupied by 1t to revert to her. At this time Mir A W Nicoll was in possession If and the appa-nnt owner of the Anchor Lime Cc. He agreed with the town to accept as an outlet from his kilns a strip of land extending from his driveway to the new highway when the same was laid out. which land Mrs Abbe agreed to deed to the town. A special town meeting was then called the propositions of Mrs Abbe and MT Nicoll were fully stated. It was voted to authorize the selectmen to accept the same, and an appropriation was voted for the purpose of constructing the new road. In accordance with these instructions the selectmen accept. ed deed from Mrs Abbe of the land for the new highway Said deed con' tains the conditions that the portions of the old highway described in the call for special town meeting should be discontinued and revert to her.
 Subsequently it was developed that Mir Nicoll did not own the Anchor Lime Go, and this property has passed into the hands of other parties and who re fuse to be bound by his agreement
 The question now is whether the town will live up to the agreement made in good faith with Mrs Abbe, anG face the consequences, if any arise from disseminating the old highway, ol whether it will ignore it's arrangement with Mrs Abbe, and be brought into court ln consequence thereof.
Connecticut western news., 1900-01-11
SALISBURY.

Miss Bertha George returned to her school in Waterbury on Tuesday.
 Week of prayer is being observed in the Congregational church this week.
 Mir and Mrs James R. Harrison went to New York Saturday. From there they are to spend few weeks in Wash iugton, D. O., and other places of note.
 Arthur Pettee left for the South the first of the week for few weeks visit
 Mrs ". P. Everts is visiting in Brewsters, N. I.
 Mrs Halcott of Torrington is visiting her daughter. Mrs Arthur Morse.
 H. F. Landon and son John were in Winsted Friday.
 The social of the Neighborhood Club which met at the Town Hall, on Tues day evening was great success. The program cons sted of music, tableaux, charades and little drama. Much credit is due the committee, who work ed so hard to make the evening a suc- cess.
 G. Fl. Clark has been harvesting ice; already getting more than seven hun dred cakes. t.
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Louis E. Holt returned from Flor ida on Tuesday.
 -Dr Irving F. Barnes and wife of Oyster Bay, l.. T., visited his parents here over Sunday.
 Letters unclaimed at Canaan post office are addressed to John Benway (3, Frank F. Frisbie, Miss Maria Nash.
 -The concert by Mir and Miss Chapin in the Methodist Entertainment Course will be given at Town Hall, Jan. 24.
 The January thaw commenced last Friday forenoon. There was no sleigh ing to spoil but it delayed the ice har- vest.
 James Bailey has returned from Alaska where he says he has staked a good copper claim. M, Bailey is at present at Huntsville
 MT and Mrs Lyman Howe's little daughter has the measles. and MT and Mrs Frederick Parmalee's little daugh- ter also has the measles.
 ,The colored people will have a cake walk and supper at Ashley Falls tomor- row night. Managers are Walter John son and B. A. Phillips. Come in and see our samples of ball invitations, dance orders, etc. for so- ciety dances. Masonic, s. of ", Fire men, G. A. R., K. of F., Royal Area. mum, etc.
 Mrs J. D. Clemans has sold her farm near Canaan Valley to Ava A. Knight who now lives on the Shears farm on Silver street in Sheffield. Pos session will be given April 1st.
 Miss Hallden, who has been the bookkeeper at G. l.. Parsons & Sons store since last September has severed her connection with that firm and will return to her home in Bakersville.
 The officers of Housatonic Lodge Mo- 61 F. & A. M. were installed Mon- day evening by Past Master Kilmer. There was good attendance of breth- ren, and the occasion was pleasant one.
 Stewart F. Johnson, 45, @ switch man in the Consolidated yard at Hart ford, died Saturday night of spoplexy. He leaves wife and five children: He was formerly employed on the Central New England.
 Every taxpayer who is voter ought to attend the special town meet ing at 1.30 o'clock next Saturday after noon. Due notice of this important meeting is being given, and in future you cannot call it secret or s'snap" meeting. The object of the meeting is explained in the advertising columns of this issue of the NEWS.
 Mrs Randall, aged about 94 years, is quite feeble at her home in Roxbury. However. she is somewhat stronger or brighter than she was week ago. She has no particular disease and suffers principally from the weakness incident to her great age. Her daughter, Mrs O. R. Camp of Canaan, is with her and does everything possible for her com fort.
Connecticut western news., 1900-01-11
EAST CANAAN.

The week of prayer is being observed this week; meetings on Monday, Wed. nesday and Friday evenings. Fairly we'll attended so far
 The Winsted Union of the c. E. so. ciety meet here on Wednesday, Jan. IT, commencing at II a. m. Dinner will be served in the new dining room at tho church. There will be meetings in the afternoon also.
 The new school house at No. i' completed and the school commenced Wednesday with Miss Katharine Mslo. ney of Boston as teacher. The other schools commenced last week.
 Miss Ella Dean gave party to hei young friends last Monday evening.
 The farmers are much pleased at the good luck in getting ice SO early. Some have finished already; the rest are at it
 Last Sunday 13 persons united witl the Congregational Church here; ten or confession of faith. and three by letter from another Church.
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Mrs Corpelia Bradford {.

In Cornwall on the morning of Sun day, Dec. 31st 1899, died Mrs Cornelia Beebe, widow of the late John Brad ford. She was born at Canaan June 4, 1922, and so had attained the ripe age of seventy-seven. She married as his third wife June 23, 1851 John Bradford who lived in Johnson Hollow" sur rounded by scores of kin and neighbors who were like himself descendants of that Mayfower Pilgrim wko became the Governor and historian of Ply mouth colony William Bradford. After her husbands death she, with her step- daughter, removed to the village of Cornwall where they have since resided.
 Mrs Bradford was a most motherly woman and brought up another daughter" though without the legal form of adoption, who is married and resides the West. In later years she has seemed much like a mother to everybody about her, kind. thoughtful, full of ministering acts and pleasant words. Nobody ever doubted her christian character or failed to recog- nize her lovely and loyable spirit. Mo- body ever had a word to say against her for any reason. Singularly blame. less, peaceable, beloved, she is greatly missed and mourned in the home she has left lonely and the community that respected her virtues and cherlshes hel memory.
 Her funeral was on Wednesday. Jan. 3d at her late residence, and she was buried beside her husband in Cornwall Hollow Cemetery. E. 0. S.
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LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE.
Hartford, Conn, Jan, S, 1900

Hartford, Conn., Jan, D, ISUU. Editor Conn. Western NepS.
 Dear Sir
 It is presumed that but few of the voters of North Canaan are acquainted with the questions and facts involved in the abandonment of the old highway east and west of Bennett Hill crossing and that if these matters were thorough ly understood there could be but one opinion held by majority of the voters. I therefore ask the privilege of making this question clear, through the col umns of the Connecticut Western News.
 When the plan was first suggested of changing this highway, various methods were discussed. At Inst the present change was decided upon as the most feasible, and we were requested to give the land in exchange for the old road; the latter to be abandoned by the to VII east and west of anchor kiln. This proposition was presented by Messrs John Van Deusen and J. Henry Rora back Representing the town) and after serious consideration of it and assurance by these gentlemen that the town would do as agreed, the deed was deliv livered to them in good faith, suppos ing of course, that the town would full fill its agreement honorsbly. The whole proposition in every detail was discussed in town meeting. and on mo tion of MT D, l.. Freeman accepted.
 Mir Nicoll, then owner of AnchoI Lime Go. kiln, expressed himself as entirely satisfied with right of way giv- en him inl our deed. So far every thing was satisfactory, the deed was re- corded and the new road has been &C., cepted by the town. Now comes the complaint of Messrs Peirce and Free man that the right of way from new road to kiln is "too steep" While this does not seem so to the writer if made where called for in deed (namely direct ly opposite to present entrance to kiln,) ] still granting this to be the case, their lease with Patrick Fitzgerald gives them without any restrictions whatever, (as shown on records) right of way along the south side of R. R. track to their kiln. obviating entirely what may be claimed too steep ascert. What better right of way can they ask?
 As to reported opposition of adioin- ing land owners. there are none west of kiln as seen by deeds in R. R office. This having been included by deed to R. R Co., by Mir Samuel Bennett. East of kiln, (though may possibly err in this) my opinion is that Mir Charles Adam is only one interested.
 We only ask that the town do as it agreed and the road be abandoned. We have waited two years for this to be done Our plans for the use of the land are such that to accept money consideration in place of the land would seriously damage the property. While I regret the necessity of taking legal steps, the failure of the town to stand by it's agreement leaves us no other alterna i've.
 Yours very truly,
 THOMAS ABBE.
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POINTE RS.
Clerk wanted. See adv.
 Pine lumber Wantad. See adv.

Clerk wanted. See adv.
 Pine lumber wanted. See adv.
 Reduced prices at 0. M. Barnes. See adv.
 Don't fail to read Artist Jordan's an nouncement and invitation.
 Advertising sale of Clothing com mences tomorrow at G. l.. Parsons X Sons. See adv.
 Read E. P. Hunt & Co.'S. announce. ment in regard to their bargain sale oi muslin underwear.
 Jackson, Eggleston X Go. are clear ing out their broken lines of clothing al two-thirds it's value. See adv.
 Nisbet's new adv. mentions the goot things he has for sale: Hosiery, under wear, sewing machines, shirts, toile goods and special mark down sale O | jackets.
 North Canaan will hold another spec ial town meeting on Saturday of thi week at 30 p. m. For particulars read the selectmen's notice in the ad. vertising columns.
Connecticut western news., 1900-01-11
A Veteran Editor Dead |.

Hon. Alfred E. Burr, senior editor of the Hartford Times, died Monday fore noon aged 84 years, 9 months and l2 days. He was born in Hartford and at 12 years of age entered the printing room of the Courant as an apprentice. where he afterwards became foreman. When about 23 years old he had re- markable opportunity to buy the Courant on very easy terms, with the conditions that he become Whig and attend the Center church. As Mir Burr was a Democrat and 8 Unitarian he declined the offer and in January 1889 he bought of Judge Henry A. Mitchell half in- terest in the Hartford Weekly Times which had been founded in 1877 by John M. Niles. Mir Burr at once be- came manager. In 1841 he became sole owner and started the daily Times. | Through life Mir Burr was hard politi- cal worker in the Democratic party, though twice during his life he and the | Times were at differences with the ma. |
 iority of the party. In 1860 he stood with the supporters of Breckinridge as against Stephen A. Douglass, and in 1896 with the Palmer and Buckner ticket as against Bryan. In April 1S41 Mir Burr married Miss Sarah A Booth of Meriden who survives him aged 82 He is survived by two children: Willie Olcott Burr and Ella, wife of Dr James McManus of Hartford. A sister and brother also survive; Miss Frances Fl. len Burr and Franklin l., Burr The Times is now, and has been for ten years. under the active direction of w. O Burr, although the senior editor has been more than an occasional contribu' tor, even up to the time of his desth.
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WANTED. Young man to work in store. Apply to G. l.. PARSONS 6 SoNs,
 Canaan, Conn.
NOTICE. Special Town Meeting.

Upon the petition of twenty-three legal vo- ters of the town Of North Canaan. Conn. notice is hereby given that there will be a Special Town Meeting of said town, held in the Town Hall in the village of Canaan. in said town of North Canaan, on Saturday, January IS, 1900, at 80 o'clock in the afternoon for the following purpose to wit:
 l.-To see if the town will vote to author ize its seiectmen to discontinue the old high way in said iowa leading from the driveway of the Anchor Lime Company easterly to the point of intersection of said old highway with the new highway leading to East Ca- naan. via. of Bennett Hill Crossing, soIcalled and all that portion of the old highway lead ing from the Anchor Lime Company drive way, westerly to the driveway leading to the residence of Patrick Fitzgerald.
 2.-To rescind all votes of said town, If any there be, conflicting with the action above specified.
 S.-To transact any other business proper to be done at said meeting.
 Dated at North Cannan, Conn.,, January 8, 1900
 'sS RonSsr RDsUs setectmen of the
 A. B. GARFIELD, A0"n VI Noi'h o1lt'eln
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Correction.

Some of the record of deaths in other places that we published last week got so woefully mixed up that we herewith try to straighten out those that were un- intelligible. Jan 2-Los Angeles, Cal, Achsah
 Johnson Murphy, 68 1l-Shokan, N. Y, Nathan ".
 Watson, Jr., AT
 11-Gt. Barrlngton, Mass, Mrs
 David N. Fuller, "A Mar 18-Ashley Falls, Mrs Henry O..
 Joyner, 49
 22-White Plains, N. T., Charles
 Paul, Jr., 40 Sept 27-Nichols. Iowa, Mrs Sidney
 Mansfield, Fl
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Salisbury People in Trouble.

George Coons and Annie Marshall from Salisbury are in Pittsfeld jail. awaiting trial the coming week on the charge of adultery. They went to Pitts field and registered at the Farmers Inn as husband and wife, but Annie's bus band appeared in Pittsfeld the same day, made complaint, and officers ar rested the pair in their room about 4 o'clock in the afternoon. Coons is said to have wife living.
Connecticut western news., 1900-01-11
SPECIAL NOTICES

Look out for WHITE GOODS SALE at Jackson. Eggleston & Comp any's, commencing Monday, Jan. 15.
 For the next two months I will buy all calves from four days old and up- ward at fair prices. delivered Tuesdays.
 Fl. B. STEVENS, Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1900-01-11
Death of Harvey Williams.

Harvey Williams, aged 79 years died at his home in Danbury on Wednesday afternoon, January 3. MT Williams was a native of New Marlboro, Mass. and was son of the late William Williams. He was born January l, 1921. Several of his boyhood years were spent on the farm of the late Almerine Gillette in Canaan where he found a good home and was given a common school education. Later he was clerk in John Franklin's store. Early in life he removed to Danbury and for many years was treasurer of that city and town, and also for 26 years he was treasurer of the Danbury X Nor walk railroad or from the time it was built until it became part of the Con- Solidated system. He was also con- nected with many corporations in Dan- bury. He had been 8 member and deacon of the First Congregational Church for many years. Mir Williams first wife was a native of Portland, O nm. She died number of years ago, and several years later he married a lady named Sheppard who formerly re- sided in Sheffield, Mass. Mrs Williams sister, who died number of years ago, was the first wife of Henry R. Bunnell of Olayt Mass MT Williams always kept in touch with his Canaan friends and annually visited them. He had been in failing health for some time and death was primarily due to illness incident to his age. He leaves widow and two sons, George H of the Dan. bury National bank, and $. Ward Will Hams.
 The funeral was held at the late resi- dence of the deceased on Delay street in Danbury last Saturday at p. m. The house was filled with persons who had known Mir Williams and had been associated with him in pubic and busi- ness life in Danbury for years and who assembled to pay last tribute of re-. spect to the deceased.
Connecticut western news., 1900-01-11
His Nose For News.

"Henry," whispered the maiden in some embarrassment as they stood in the hallway, where the young and handsome reporter was preparing to say good night, tits dreadful of me, l know, but I've been eating onions."
 Great Scott, Fanniep he exclaimed. You don't think that's a scoop on me, do you? I knew that as soon as came in."-Chicago Tribune.
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warIike Boys.

All boys In the Malagasy schools are enrolled spearsmen when they have so adept with this weapon that at close quarters they are more to be feared than the regular troops armed with rifles and bayonets.
Connecticut western news., 1900-01-11

Ladies clean your kid gloves with Ls Belle glove cleaner, for sale only by Jackson. Eggleston & Co.,, headquarters for gloves and sole agents for the famous Paragon Kid glove, all the leading shades. Gloves fitted and warranted.
Connecticut western news., 1900-01-11

Benjamin of Winsted has the swellest line of new meat carts, panel top gro- cery wagons and open delivery wagons in Western Connecticut. Get his prices before placing your order. See adv.
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FOR SALE,

The estate known as the John Landon place, situated opposite the Housatonie Falls in Falls Village, tAmesville) Conn.,. consisting and out buildings; well watered. Fruit, etc on the place. For terms apply to Mrs. l.. E Turpin, Falls Village, Conn.,; or to M. F Landon, 642 Washington Street, Boston, Mass.
Connecticut western news., 1900-01-11

It is said that the first weeping will low in England was planted by Alex ander Pope, the poet.
Connecticut western news., 1900-01-11

Don't let the little ones suffer from eczema, or other torturing skin diseases. No need for it Doan's Ointment cures Can't harm the most delicate skin. At any drug store, 60 cents.
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A CARD.

The husband, brother and sisters of the late Mrs Nathaniel Green, desire to express their gratitude to the people of Falls Village and Ashley Falls for their kindness and mani- festations of sympathy in our recent bereave- ment.
Connecticut western news., 1900-01-11
M R REED.

WILsoN-BRADLEY At Lime Rock, Jan 9, Charles Wilson and Miss Jessi, Bradley.
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"The Pilgrims Progress" has been translated into 203 languages and dia- lects
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Rules sf Publication.

Rules of Publtc0ttOns
 Until further notice Business Advertise nsnts will not bs published among local items, nor among correspondence. Such ad- vsrtissments must appear either in the reg ular advertising columns or under the head ing of SPECIAL NOTIC ES," in the best po- sitlon ve are able to assign.
 Free pufIs about the business of persons who are not patrons of this paper, either in It's advertising columns, subscription list or lob printing department will be consigned to the waste basket.
 Notices of entertainments where money Is to be made, taken in, or collected are adver- tissments and will not be published gratis.
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Revtvfnr Apprecfatfon.

What's an 'octogenarian,' Cousin MarthaY
 Well. an octogenarian is a man who hates life when be Is 70, but gets proud of himself again at so."-fndisnapolis Journal
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w. H. Emmons, MAIN STREET.
 CANAAN, CONN.

It's nice to be able to choose from a largo and complete assortment. You1l find 1t here. It's nice to buy from a stock where noth- Ing but the best-the relisbls-is allowed.
 That's here. It's nice to select from an assortment SO comprehensive that it suits all tastes, prioca Co suit all purses.
 All these are here. It's nice 10 trade where disaa atiataction is made satisfaction by "Your money back f you want it,
 That's here. NEWTON & LINCOLN,
 up-to. Date Jewellers.
 cos Main Street,
 winsted, Ct.
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WANTED-Dry pine lumber. W WM l.. GILBERT CLOCK Go.
 Winsted, Conn.
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a New Home
CoIgate's Toilet Goods

When in doubt about where to buy your Toilet Soaps. Toilet Water and Perfumes, come here. When in doubt about the quality of the goods, look for the name 'Col- gate" We sell Colgate's Perfumes at 25c
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Farm For Sale.

The farm in Canaan Valley known as the H. J. Mead farm; "A acres, good buildings, several acres of wood, pasture and farming land. For particulars and terms apply Co
 I. ". JOHNSON.
 Forestville, Conn.
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Leader shirts
Wauk on Velvet

You've something yet to learn if you don't know from experience the comfort and ease to be derived from werring rubber heels on your shoes. We sell the celebrated Waukon Velvet Heels at our Shoe Store at only 45c pair
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SPECIAl-GRAND ANNU

JACKETS.
 All Jackets Coats and Cpes have bee marked away down close them We have good selection left You them all the he Leader not he Coner Early buyers will the choicest bargains.
 NSBET'S, Winsted, Conn.
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Black Cats

Black Cats
 You can try all kinds of childrens S hose without finding one that ex- cells the famous BLACK CAT BRAND. If your boys or girls are "hard on stockings" try "BlacK Cat" for them. 25c nair A New Home
 Whether yonr home is new one or not it can be made happy by the presence in it of a New Home Sew ing Machine. We sell these ma chimes. We don't keep a man rid ing around the country talking about them We save that expense and sell you the machine cheaper.
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NISBET'S, Winsted. Conn.