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Connecticut western news., 1900-06-28
GIBBIE GARDENERS ANNUAL.

Gibbie B. Gardner of Coxsackie, N. Y, has been visiting in town and return. ed home last Saturday. There is noth. ing particularly interesting in that state. ment but his annually recurring visit to the town always brings with it oer- tain intangible yet contagious breeziness which cannot be explained other than that Gibbie is here. Bis visits are al ways attended with the annual re-or- ganization of Cansan's fire department, of which he was the prime factor in &C., complishing it's organization some four teen years ago. During his residence here the Canaan fire department four ished and was accredited a worthy and valuable acquisition to the town but after he left the organization struggled along for a time and-for various good and sufficient reasons which we forbear from mentioning-fnally died natural death. The hose carriage has been housed in the horsesheds where 1t is ex- posed to the cspriees of the elements, submerged by winters ice and sum- mer's rains; large majority of the hose is lost, strayed or stolen and the car riage gong is now doing service as a starting" bell at the race track. It is stated on fairly good authority, though not fully authenticated, that on a cer- tain occasion some years ago, an effort was made to enter the hose house then standing on E. W. Warmers property, when the discovery was made that Gib- bic had the key to the house, safe in his pocket at his home in Coxsackie
 This, it is said. caused Acting Chief of the Fire Department of North Canaan Frank Van Deusen, to seriously con- template resigning his high aud respon- sitle position. All these things were as thorn in Gibbie's side and he hasten ed to return, produced the key, re or ganized the department and gave free exhibition. This has been his self-ap- pointed duty during his visits here for several years past, and accordingly his visits are hailed with delight by all his friends both old and young, He again recognized the company last Thursday evening. resurrected the old hose cart, escorted it in drum major style to the new parks and in the presence o. an en- thusiastic and awe struck multitude gave an exhibition hose drill under &C., tion. Gibbie was surprised to learn that some of the younger ones in the crowd were not aware that there was such thing in Canaan. The cart was returned to the horse sheds where it will doubtless remain until Gibbie's next visit, when. if there is anything left of it, another reorganization and exhibition drill will be in order. Its g good thing for any town to have a well organized and equipped hose company it tends to reduce the insurance rates
 Accordingly the rates of insurance ir Canaan should be remarkably low.
Connecticut western news., 1900-06-28
STATE NEWS,

During an unusually severe electrical storm st Kent Friday afternoon Walter Hall, a farmer, was struck by lightning and killed. Mir Hall was sitting at the dinner table in his home, at Kent Fur mace. when struck by the bolt. He was instantly killed, MT Hall was fifty years old. He is survived by a widow and three children. A barn belonging to Hiram Holcomb of New Hartford was also struck that day, burning it to the ground and killing valuable horse. William Vennert of Hartford, admin istrator of the estate of Thomas Vennert late of Manchester, has brought suit against Albert Wilkinson of Manchester, and B. T. Lyons of Torrington for S5, 900 for causing the death of the de- ceased by selling him poIson instead of Rochelle salts while conducting drug store in South Manchester.
 The Connecticut Editorial Association will go to Block Island Saturday, July ', and remain over Sunday, leaving by steamer at 2 20 Monday afternoon. Transrortation by rail and boat will be free and hotel rates will be reduced one- half.
 Mrs Margaret Banks of Greenwich walking in her sleep Sunday night. taken to St. Marks hospital, New York city where successful operation was performed. #H
 While at work painting church spire in Manchester, Monday, Thomas Burke fell from the staging, which was fifty feet from the ground. He was not seriously injured.
 A writ of attachment for sl0, 900 was served upon Tracy Waller, son of ex- Gov. Waller, in New London Thursday by Deputy United States Marshal Wood. MT Waller is summoned to sp- pear before the United States circuit court on the second Tuesday in Octo- Der to show cause and to answer in 8 civil action in which Atwood & Sons of Stonington sllege that be neglected l their interests in suit in which he was their counsel.
 The board of managers for the Litch- field county temporary home are con. sidering plans for an addition of the building at Winsted. The plans provide for an addition, 43 76 feet, four stories in height, providing new heating plant, laundry. bakery, dormitories, etc Two new boilers will be installed.
 Great excitement attended the base ball game last Saturday afternoon a Winsted between the rival teams O the Torrington and Winsted T. A. ant B. societies. The game resulted in { victory for Winsted by a score of 2 to Over 1000 people were present and i is stated that Winsted sports gathered in over Sl. 900 from sporty Torrington ites on bets.
 John Billings, freight train conduc tor, and his crew put some tramps of his train at Putnam on Sunday and il the melee Billings was shot in the hip Officers captured seven of the hoboe but none of them admits the shooting A poor hay crop is expected. Tn Watertown correspondent of the New town Bee says: Last season the hgh hay crop was reinforced by old hay say ed over from the abundant crop of th previous year. This season indication are that the crop won't be any hesvie than last year, and we have no old hs, to fall back on. There is more than
 faint probability that hay will cost S9 per ton next season. The ground be ing SO dry when 1t froze up last seasol accounts for the poor crop this season
Connecticut western news., 1900-06-28
"DETECTIyE" DUNBAR IN JAIL.

This Slippery Young Man Win Proba-
 bly Stay in Prison Awhile.
 Frank Dunbar of Ashley Falls is in another mess of trouble. Last week he was arrested in Pittsfeld. Mass. under the alias of Frederick A. O. Stevens for passing bogus checks drawn on the Third National Bank of that city. He pleaded guilty and yesterday was bound over for sentence to the grand jury which meets next month.
 Dunbar is 25 years old, was reared in Ashley Falls and has very bad record In boyhood he was in some criminal scrapes and he did not improve as he approached his majority. At one time he claimed to be a representative of a New York private detective bureau and the boys of Canaan and Ashley Falls ever after dubbed him Detective Dun- bar. In 1895 he eloped from Worces- ter with wealthy but deluded young girl, but in January 1896 he WAS sen- tenced to three months in isil for ob- taining money under false pretenses in Great Harrington. Dunbar gave the officers sensational chase at that time when they came to his home in Ashley Falls to arrest him. He dove through the pantry window and ran across the fields to the river where he ran across on the half inch ice and the officer did not dare follow him. He was appre. hended after considerable of search. During the time he was serving n jail the Worcester wife obtained di vorce. Shortly after his release from jail he met and eloped with Nora Hea ley of Lee and they were married ir Chatham. This unfortunate woman and her children now live at the paren tai home in Lee under the condition that she have nothing to do with Dun bar.
 For some unaccountable reason about three weeks ago Dunbar wanted to ses his wife and she received letter signed by Deloss Dunbar stating that hi, brother land her husband) was dying 1T the House of Mercy, and to come and see him and he (Deloss) would meet hel at the depot. The young wife sue cumbed to the appeal, but upon srriv ing at Pittsfield found none other thar her husband Frank in robust health a the station to meet her. She had tn. sense to return home to Lee, and hal found out that she has no brother-in law by the name of Deloss Dunbar
 Dunbar was awhile ago arrested fo attempted forgery in Williamstown bu he could not be identified This arres followed his paying fine of $50 fo illegal liquor selling in Ashley Falls
 Dunbar will evidently now get
 heavy sentence and we shall not SC, him on his flights into Connecticut fo some time to come.
Connecticut western news., 1900-06-28
NEWS NOTES,

Andrew McNamara, who fell in his barn in Sandisield and broke two. or three ribs about two weeks ago, was seized with fit of sneeziug Friday and broke the ribs again where they had begun to knit.
 Mrs Mary Vining, aged 80. who made her home with her daughter, Mrs Her. bert Lord of Southbridge, Mass, com mitted suicide Friday by hanging. She went up to her room in the morning ostansibly to take nap. Some hours later Mrs Lord went up to the room. but as the door was locked and hearing nothing supposed her mother WAS asleep. During the afternoon, however, she became alarmed and had the door forced open when the aged woman was found suspended from piece of sheath. ing. Dr Chatfeld of Granhy was sum. moued. but the woman had been dead several honfs. Dependency is given as the cause.
Connecticut western news., 1900-06-28
Arrests tor Reed Murder

On the night of August ', 1897, Hen- ry R. Reed and his sister, Blanch N.
 Reed, elderly people. were murdered at at their home in North Adams. Mass. The police have followed many clues but without results. Mark E. Couch, an attorney, has been interested in the case and through his efforts and those of State Detective Dunham two North Adams men, Alexan Ter Grant and David King, were on Saturday arrested and charged with the crime. There seems to be damaging evidence against them.
Connecticut western news., 1900-06-28
The Rural Directory.

The rural directory of Northwestern Conn.,, containing the names of the folks in this town and all of the other towns here and about, has been published and printed and unless I'm in doubt 8 mans brain gets puzzled and all muddled up when he tries to remember the names in the book. One man who had read the directory through became so ex
 bausted and so confused, too, he went into trance, and the things he saw vas more trouble to him than mother-in- law. He saw fat Coon eating bushels of Pesse and the Fuller he got he ate with Moore ease till he fioally swallowed Hunker black Peet which knocked the poor animal clean of it's feet. He saw New Yorker make love to lass from over in Sheffield and between them dld pass Strong vows of devotion he called her Devine-a Messenger sent, his heart to entwine. Then down de did Neeland the yarn he did Weaver would turn any gir's head and he vowed he ne'er leave her. O'Neil with me darling-be quiet and calm Its per-
 fectly Proper don't care Adam if all Csnsans looking just one kiss we'll share and their kissings aud Higgins Wood turn gray your hair, He could Reel of his love by the yard or the Foote just as nice as you'd Reed it from out of a book. His Wells of devotion were large as Lake and he'd perish and die I for his dear, sweet love's sake. He wanted to be a Benedict true and he'd Bennett before if he'd had his way, too; he'd marry in June the girl of his choice and he'd Decker with flowers and make her re Joyce; he'd go to the Par sons-a license obtaln-buta Nicoll was all that he had-what shame. He'd get New boat, on the Lake take a Rowe and Camp out by the Barnes where the stately Kane grow and the breeze that was Tanning the locks from her face which was sweet ands demure. full of soul and of grace, was Moore | nhtsu buhu HIS bcuucE uesOtlOu WOulu be which was soft as the wings of g Miller, and he would never be Rood no never, he swore-Just then he caught sight of fierce looking man marching down from the Rhodes with a Drumm stick in hand. He took Holt of the Yorker and Dodge though he did knocked him down with his Drumm stick, heels over head. He went Eddy ing round in so dizzy a way as to Root up the ground and tread down the hay. The man got more angry and shaking his fist told the young man he must from love making desist or he'd Land- on his neck and Peirce him with holes through Shields, if be wore them, and tear up his clothes; he'd Lynch him and maui him and Hall him around till nothing remaining of him could be found. Then taking the girl by the hand, walked away, while the young man was heard very fsintly to say
 "Such Whalen I never experienced before, my courting is over, I'll do so no Moore, I'll Warne a!l my friends to take my advice keep away from the girls and don't try it twice..
Connecticut western news., 1900-06-28
Willlmantic ys. Winsted.

Willimantic is gradually becoming one of the great news centers of the state. This week she has produced two thieves, bigamist. an elopement. a fifty feet fall from a church spire and an accident which resulted in the death of boy. Winsted, that nucleus of scandal and sensationalism, should look to its laurels that she may not be dis. placed by Wilhmantic. We have been impatiently waiting for Col. Stone of the Winsted Evening Citizen to discov. CT another big black bear, wild man or mysterious murder.
Connecticut western news., 1900-06-28
HOUSATONIC LODGE ENTERTAINs.
Nearly a Hundred Masons Present. Work, Speeches and Banquet.

Nearly a Hundred Masons Present. Work, Speeches and a Banquet. At regular communication of Houss- tonic Lodge. No 61, F. & A. M. held at their lodge room on Monday evening there were 96 Master Masons present. there being large delegations from Western Star (Norfolk), Montgomery
 Lskeville), Blazing Star Cornwall Br:dge) and Webotuck (Millerton). Other Lodges from far and near were represented in the assembly. Worship ful Master w. H. Fuller conferred the third degree of Masonry on Charles Dodge. who was the eleventh candidate this season. After delivering the charge to the newly admitted brother the Mas ter called on Past Master Gilbert of Webotuck Lodge who delivered the historical lecture on Masonry. Wor- shipful Master Traver of Montgomery explained the emblems. Worshipful Master l.. J. Nickerson of Blazing Star delivered an address on the importance and solemnity of Masonry. Brother Pendleton of Western Star spoke on the benefits of Masonry. Worshipful Master c. T. Johnson of Western Star voiced the pleasure of all the visiting brethren in being able to attend Brief remarks were made by Brothers Crissey and Eggleston of Western Star, W. H. Camp of Housstonic, and Col Card of Webotuck.
 At midnight the brethren repaired to the Town Hall where supper was served and cigars enjoyed. Morrow of Great Burlington catered.
 Housatonic Lodge was warmly con- graduated on the revival of it's prosperi- ty and on it's bright prospects for the future. The affair was one of the most pleasant Housatonic Lodge has ever had, and was an illustration of the friendship and brotherly love existing among the Masonic fraternity of this section.
Connecticut western news., 1900-06-28
Why Gets The Custom [.

It is not the size of the store, but the amount of business transacted in it that makes the successful commercial enter prise. The small mercantile establish ment which advertisss gets much cps- tom, while the large non advertising house is visited by a few purchasers; for advertising is the life of trade. Milford Citizen.
Connecticut western news., 1900-06-28
POINTERS.

Read Clerk D. o. Kilbourne's notice t9 jury commissioners for Litohfeld county,
 If you are interested in acetylene, read Harry Stevens ad,. on this page in this issue.
 In their adv this week E P. Hunt X O., mention many articles which they are offering at bargains.
 Candy for the kids, candy for the young men and women. and candy for the old and toothless. See Emmons' a1v
Connecticut western news., 1900-06-28
L. J. TURNER, D. V. s.
Located in Winsted, Successor t
 the late Dr Heath.

Located in Winsted, Successor to
 the late Dr Heath.
 Last eight years at Waterbury, vetern- ary surgeon, has located in Winsted at R. E Affords livery and sale stable, No. 355 Main street, and will occupy the of- flee formerly occupied by Dr E. M Heath where he will be prepared to treat all diseases of animals. Surgical opera tions performed, and lameness treated in the most scientific manner.
 Dr Turner takes pleasure in referring to the following we'll known business men of Waterbury.
 REFERENCES. W G Austin, livery, 247 Bank street; G E Sheridan. furniture. Waterbury. Conn.,; F Emmett, livery, Scoville street; John P Lawlor, livery, Bank street; M. Lawlor, South End hotel; John Dempsey, blscksmitht Jefferson street, Joseph Healey, truckmap, Bank street; Bernard Coyle, truckman, Bald win street; l. c Archam bault, freight agent; J B Archambsult, grocer, South Main street; Daniel T Allmsn, truckman Pleasant street; James Sutton, S84 East Main street; William Fl Doran, foreman. Rogers Bros Charles Price, 96S East Main street; Waterbury Furniture Co.,, I, East Main street.
 TESTIMONIALS.
 To whom it may concern:
 This is to certify that the bearer, Dr L. J Turner, has been in our mploy as veterinary surgeon for the past two years, aud we recomm mend him to anyone in need of his service, as a capable, hon. est and careful man.
 Cordially recommending him to pub lie favor, I am.
 Yours Respectfully,
 O. A Greer, Foreman,
 Waterbury Lumber & Coal Go. This is to certify that Dr l.. J. Turner has done our veterinary doctoring for two years, he has given full satisfaction We will recommend him to all in want of the service of g veterinary surgeon.
 w. Fl. Scott X Ce.
 By O. G. Woodward, Mgr.
 Tbis is to certify that pr l.. J. Turner has done my veteIi nary work for the past eight years, and very satisfactory O. A. Sackett.
Connecticut western news., 1900-06-28
Poor Wheat Crop.

Snow, the crop expert, writes to the Chicago Times Herald that he has just completed two weeks' trip through the states of Minnesota, North aud South Dakota. He declares the situation g national calamity, and claims that the wheat failure is the worst ever known. He estimates the Dakotas as promising only 20, ,00O, 900 bushels each and Minn. esota 5000. 900, a total of 55, ,000. .0Of bushels, against 900, GOO. 900 bushels last year aud 225, 900, ,000 bushels in 1898.
Connecticut western news., 1900-06-28
BERKSHIRE COUNTY.

The town of Lee can boast of having five of the oldest and staunchest repub licsns of any town of its size in the United States and all are anxious to cast their ballots for Mckinley ard Roose. welt. All live on the west side of Cape street, in the village of East Lee, which is part of the town of Lee, and each oI them is highly respected. The men and their ages are Captain Jonathan Norton, who, if he lives till August will be 104, Edwin Sturgis, 95, E. P. Tan. ner. S8, John Mclaughlin and E. L.. Melius, who are in their S3d year.
Connecticut western news., 1900-06-28
SPECIAL NOTICES.

Harry E. Stevens of Norfolk has an Al St. Lawrence River skiff which he wishes to dispose of at reasonable figure.
Connecticut western news., 1900-06-28
School Girl Insane.

Kittie O'Brien. mem Der of the grad uating class of Hillhouse High School, New Haven, failed to receive diploma, and the disappointment has driven her insane and she is now raving maniac.
Connecticut western news., 1900-06-28
BORN

PErRRs-At Macedonia, (Kent) June 19 adaughter to MT and Mrs J. A. Pc. ters.
 HALLocK-At North Goshen, June 20, & daughter Caroline Austin) to Mir and Mrs Gay Hallock, and granddaugh hter to Mir and Mrs T. F. Bigelow of East Canaan.
Connecticut western news., 1900-06-28

Every family should have its house hold medicine chest-snd the first bot tie in it should he Dr Woods Norway Pine Syrup. Natures remedy for coughs and colds.
Connecticut western news., 1900-06-28
DIED

MILLIeAN-At Afford, Mass, June 23, Mrs Almira Milligan. aged l02 years, and II months. HALL-At Kent, Friday, June 22, Wal ter Hall, aged 58 years. Fox-At Salisbury, June 20, John Fox, aged IT.
Connecticut western news., 1900-06-28

Burdock Blood Bitters gives man a clear head. su active brain, a strong, vigorous body-mskes him At for the battle of life.
Connecticut western news., 1900-06-28
Horses, Wag0nS and Harness

l have them that will suit all people, both for business and pleasure.
 The gentleman who wishes a good driving horse, line harness and stylish (yet easy wagon.
 The teamster and farmer who wish good reliable teams with wagons and harness to suit their work, will find can please them.
 Call and see for yourself. you will at least De pleased to look over the car of new wagons just received, and my stable full of horses.
 For the boys who wish to trim their har- ness have procured a very nice line of red, white and blue rings, colored tassels and lettered glass rosettes, at prices below the lowest.
 I have a few more pairs of stable and out door blankets wish to close out at cost.
 My livery stable will be complete, as have a hrst-class lot of horses and my wagons arc nearly all new. C A. ADAM, E ast Main St., -oS~ CANAAN. CoSS Local telephone call. II 4.
 Southern New England, 2S IA
Connecticut western news., 1900-06-28
MAR R HE'D.

SHANNoS-BRINToN-At the home of the bride in the town of Salisbury, June 27, Horace Shannon of New Ha. ven and Miss Grace P. Brinton of Falls Village.
 FENToN-CALHoUN-At Troy, N. Y, June 20, by Rev Hector Hall, D. D.. Irving Reuben Fenton of Lime Rock and Miss Kate Mowry Calhoun of Troy.
Connecticut western news., 1900-06-28

The man who doen't know enough to earn fortune seldom's known enough to keep one.
Connecticut western news., 1900-06-28

FOR SALE.
 A most desirable village residence at Falls Village, Conn.,, situated on Prospect street, railway station, churches, schools and library. Large two story house with base ment, IA rooms. good cellar, large lawn and shade trees, piazza on three sides, good well, good cistern and good drainage, large barn, carriage house, wood house, ice house, good garden and an excellent orchard. The house has recently been fitted up to accommodate two families If desired. For terms and full particulars, call on or address
 SAMUEL O. BKcKLrY, Executor. Post 0fice Address, Canaan, Conn.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1900-05-08
BE DENIES TIE CHARGES.


Nr. Editor. Please allow We small
space in your paper to correct a rumor
that is aaoat in the nslghborhood OF
Horeb. The rumor rams that l was
on t hunting on the 29th OF April, said
day being Sunday. I am lever OF
hunting, bat have not loved it 30 mach
as to hunt on Sunday, a' have always
been Taught that hunting or fishing On
Sunday was naughty, to say nothing
Of the sin. There was a friend Of
mine spent the day with me on tbs day
above mentioned, and had a gun and
hunted and killed a bird. I will ask
those who claim that was hunting to
attach the blame to him
Please attach poverty 10 me and e1'
euse me frem hunting on the Lords
day. G. w. Brooks.
Nav Z, 1890.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1900-05-08
COMING AND GOING.

Mr.. John Davis spent Sunday al
Rssktoa.
Mrs. ]. L. Richnond returned hone
Saturday.
Mr.. Will Boyd, of RidgoWay, was
in town Monday.
Mrs. c. s. Dwight returned from
Celupbia on Monday.
Nigs Chriatins Rug u RRsAssk Hill,
il visiting TeIativsgtn town.
DR.. Theodore Quattlebaam is home
on . short visit to his parents.
Ar. j. Z. Coan and daughter have
returned from . visit to relatives in
Spsrtanburg.
Miss Bessie Lylsa has returned to
RidgeWay after few days spent in
Winnsboro with friends.
Mr.. ". Poovey, of Fairfield, Wis
tied his son, DR.. G. ". Poovsy, this
Week.-Lancaster Ledger.
Ieasrs. Arthur Owens, L. E.OWens,
John NcXaster and John AcKsown
paid short visit to Chester Sunday.
Rev. C. E. Mcdonald and MIR. 7. H.
Keschin left for Gastonia, N. c., on
Monday, bat missed connection in
Chester and returned home. They
were going to Gastonia to attend
A. r. P. Rresbytery in session in that
city,