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Connecticut western news., 1900-02-08
FALLS VILLAGE.

Sidney Morr.s, Jr. of Torripgton call ed on friends here Saturday.
 Miss Lucy R,ndsll is visiting at Gen. s. E Merwin's in New Haven.
 The Court of Common Pleas met here Tuesday.
 A number from here attended the sup- Lime Rock. A very pleasant time was reported.
 Mrs Edw. Wilcox is quite sick and has trained nurse, Miss Jones of Shef- field, taking care of her.
 The Railroad Go. put on the ice train Sunday. The engine and crew are quartered here
 Michael Burns died suddenly Friday at the age of 70. Mir Burns bss been very Respondent since his wife's death few weeks ago and no doubt this has, tened his taking of. The funeral was held at St. Pstrick's church Monday aud the remains were taken 10 Ct. Barring ton for interment.
 Jo eph Alseph, the six years old son of Mr and Mrs William Alseph. died Last Thursday morning. The funeral was attended Saturday morning. His death was caused by inhsling steam from the tesketae and is an especially sad affir The parents have the sym pathy of the community.
 The Bridgeport Farmer says; Charles Fiteb, lately of Great Burlington. has started an industry in Falls Village, manufacturing chemical which has quite an extensive sale
 MT Sanford Plumb of Mount Vernon, N, r.. relative of the late John Hunt of Falls Village, was here last week call ing on his relatives, Miss Perry, Mrs w. F Gillette and others. He remain ed over night at c. W. Halls, and then visited relatives at Lakeville, and stay ed there one night. It is 3 years since Mr Plumb's last visit to Falls Vii. lage, and many here did not recognize him at first because his hair has become quite gray
 Mrs G. ". Hall gave . most sni oy. able whist party lest svsaing.
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-08
SALISBURY Y.

Miss Jennie l.. Clark, gave very pleasant and successful whist party last Friday evening. Mrs P. H. Sellew and Mrs b. T. Warner won the first prizes, Miss Annie P. B nnett and ". P. Rus sell won the second prizes.
 The Neighborhood Club held another of its successful entertainments on Tuesday evening; the program consist ed of instrumental music, pantomine of of''Robbin Grey Fin which the costumes were very pretty, and Madam Jarley $ wax works; "Madam Jsrley" was repre- sented by Mrs J. R. Eggleston who took her part splendidly; her charges were so many it made trying respon- sibility for her. but she was equal to it. It was much enjoyed by every one.
 Mrs P. H. Sellew is visiting friends in New York this week.
 Silss Carey, who lives with his son Fred on the Parks place went to Dover Furnace last week where he will spend some time with his sister, Mrs Frank Guitar.
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-08
nAk KNnLLE

Mrs Woodwork, mother of James Woodworth, died at his home last Sat urday after lingering illness of several years, aged 79 years. Her funeral took place Monday afternoon and was well attended. The funeral services were held at the house. Rev J, Alderman of the NJ E. Church officiating. Deceas- ed leaves two sons, James and Muldis, who have the sympathy of their many friends in their hour of bereavement fnterment was made in the Salisbury cemetery.
 The fourth entertainment of the course will be & lecture on Lincoln, and would have taken place Friday of this week if the lecturer had not been call ed to Washington by Secretary of War Root, to deliver the funeral oration at the public military funeral of the much lamented Mslor General Lswton. On account of this event the lecture by Rev M W Noolsey Stryker, D. D. was post poned till next Monday, Feb l2, and this brings the date of this lecture on Lincoln Day which will be a very sp- propriste time for it and make it more impressive and interesting for the hear CTS.
 Mrs Henry Staniforth, who has beeu very sick the past two weeks with ner vous prostration. is still confined to bed and is reported to be gradually imRrov ing.
 Louis Gcderi S, one of our butchers, met with serious injury last week While opening a glass fruit can 1t broke and cut the palm of his left hand terri ply, so that he had to get Dr Wm. B Bissell to attend to the wound ever since. The hand is getting slowly bet ter but will not be useful for some time The Ladies Aid society of tue M. E. church gave sn excellept chicken pi, supper at Roberts banquet hall las Friday which proved success bo h fol the inner man and the finances of ths ladies, because the supper was patron ized by large number of people whC enjoyed this gastric and social even extremely.
 Silas and Catherine Silvernsil cele brated their golden wedding on Wed nesday of last week. They have fv, children. twenty-two grandchildren an6 two great grandchildren. MT Silvernai { is B and a veteran of the Civil War
 His wife is 70. .
 Mrs Otis E. Gillette died at Wins.e, on Monday aged 57 years. She was sister of H. J. Bissell of this place.
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-08
CORNWALL. BRIDGE.

The sudden change of weather has produced much sickness in our locality.
 Miss Lewey B. Frink and Miss Grace l.. Stnrges are getting along ss we'll as can ba expected with the whoopipg cough. Both have 1t very severe.
 Daniel Hall, who lived about two miles west of this village en the Sharon side, died Friday last at the ripe age of S1 years He was a man much respect ed by his townspeople and all who knew him He had represented Sharon in tbe General Assembly and held other public offices of trust which he filled satisfactory. Ir politics he was Dem- ocrat. He was always kind and gener- ous to those in sickness and trouble. His funeral was held at his home in Ellsworth on Sunday. Rev Rowland Hill officisted. He leaves two sons, William and Albert Hall. Interment in Ellsworth cemetery.
 The creamery ice house is nearly fill ed with very nice ice from the furnace pond, the ice ranging in thickness from Is to 23 inches. Many men and teams were employed in drawing the ice as 1t holds great many tons. Hollister Brothers, Russell Bierce and number of others have filled tn, ir ice houses.
 George H. Beers has gone to New York on business. We learn he Is te leave Cornwall and engage iu the un- dertakiug business h another part of the state. We are sorry to have him leave us as he was very kind oeighbor and we wish him success in his enter prise.
 Miss Reby l.. Waterbury is confined to the house with hard cold.
 Miss Carrie E Sturges was In New Milford last week on business
 Mrs Mary Smith is visiting Mrs NJ. l, Willard of this place.
 The newsboy on the Sunday train has victimized his patrons here number oi times by selling them some of the New York papers, and upon their getting them at seven cents paper, they find the news part quite often missing. He need not be surprised, for the swindle prscticed by him, if he should be arrest | ed in an action of fraud. We are will ing to pay the price of the papers but | io not mean to stand the swindle any longer. Without any doubt the paper: tart correct from New York.
 Rev Rowland Hill preached a very interesting sermon at the M. E. church Sunday forenoon. It IS hoped ths more will attend divine service. Fr Lee held service at the Cathol'' church Sunday. He is s very interest | ing speaker.
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-08
GREAT HARRINGTON.

Mark Church, who has been in poor health for several months, died last Thursday aged S3 years. s months and days. He vas lifelong resident of the town and much respected. His wife, Alzine Briggs died Jan. 2S. 1898. A son George, and daughter, Mrs Julis A. Felten survive The funeral was attended from the house Saturday atternooon, Rev s. G. Keyser oficiat- ing
 W. H. Stevenson lodge, brotherhood of railroad trsinmen, held an important meeting Sunday. As majority of members now reside in Pittsfeid they voted to remove their headquarters from this village to that city about April lst,
 Mrs Katie Lent Stevenson gave her able lecture at the Congregational church last Thursday evening. She was at Afford Friday evening where there was good attendance.
 William B. Mallory. who has been agent for the Adams Express company for several years, resigned his position last week He is succeeded by Mir Burrows of Springfield.
 Last Friday morning was the coldest of the winter thus far. The mercury registered from IA to 20 below zero in various parts of the town
 The public schools closed Friday in order to have the teachers attend the annual meeting of the Berkshire Coun- ty teachers association at Pittsield, At that meeting among other officers was Principal Pinkham of the Searles high school
 The venerable John D. Noxon ob- served the S0th anniversary of his birth at his home on North street Sun day. Those present from out of town were his sons Joseph of Middletown, Ct, J. Frank of Pitts6eld, Mass, Charles of New Rochelle, N. r., and 8 burn, N. Y. Another son, Willis of Minneapolis, Minn., and daughter, Mrs Kennedy. were not present. Mr Noxon is native of Warrensburg. N. J., but has resided here since April |, lS43. He was blacksmith by trade and worked for many years Tn a shop ou Water street where he made money aud became the owner of considerable real estate. He has been a church member for many years, first of tue | Methodist where he was a steward. aud of late years of the Congregations church. His present wife was Miss | Cande of Sheffield.
 Queechy, the famous trottipg stallion | owned by Fuller Bros, Is to be solo this month st Madison Square Garden
 The horse has record of 12 and hai added greatly to Southern Berkshire' laurels ip trotting circles.
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-08
Dah1ias For Food.

It is an interesting fact that when the dahlia was introduced into Europe 1t was not as flower that 1t was valued, but as vegetable. The plant is said to be really akin to the potato, and it was thought that it would prove an important addition to our food re- sources. The single variety seems to have been imported first, the Marchion- ess of Butte having introduced it about 100 years ago. It came to us from Madrid. the Spaniards having, it is be- lieyed. found 1t first in Mexico, and 1t was introduced into France as well as England.
 A few daring adventurers appear to have made trial of 1t as an edible root. but it is never an easy matter to popu- lariZe a new article of food. and the tuber of the dahlia did not take on. If 1t had done so, the probability Is that we should never have troubled much about its cultivation as flower. We never do grow things for fruit and flower. too, and if we had sacks of dahlia bulbs in Coyent Garden we should have had no dahlia show at the Crystal Palace.-London Correspond
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-08
eH REkaEisD.

Miss Alice B. Sage attended the Berkshire county convention of the W. c. T. U held in Pittsfield last week Tuesday, which was of more than usual interest on account of the National President, Mrs M. N. Stevens and Miss Anna A Gordon, vice president at large being the speakers in the evening. The delegates from the Union here were Mrs W. E Smith and Miss Eliza Rudge who also attended and report & very pleasant snd interesting meeting.
 T. Randolph Mercein has rented his house in this village to a family from Ohio, fer term of two years, and he sailed from Boston last Saturday on the steamship 'The New England" for a tour to the Holy Land, going the southern route to Msderis first. The party will also visit the Paris Exposi- ion and other places in Europe.
 The sad news of the death by drown ing of MT John Drowne, formerly of New Hartford, Ct.. but lately of Dover, New Hampshire, was received here last week. He was a son-in-lsw of Joel H Field, of this village; his wife the daughter Helen, are we'll known here.
 The lecture by Rev Samuel Scoville D. D. of Stamford. Ct, upon "Henry Ward Beecher and Harriet BeecheI Stowe" last Friday evening before the Friendly Union was of much interest and held the close attention of the audience His statements of these very wonderful characters were many of hi' persousl relations with them for per Tod of years.
 Union service will be held in the Methodist church next Sunday morning and the evening union service of ths Christian Endeavor and Epwortt League societies will be held in the chapel of the NJ. E. church. Miss Ethel Ely. teacher of the Gram mar school weot to her home in Spring field. Mass last week to spend Sunds! and Monday.
 Mrs B. E. Clark and two children ar visiting her parents in West Springfield | Mass.
 Mi May c. Spur went to Nev York city Tuesday to spend some weeks
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-08
KENT.

Mrs Rufus Brink of Cornwall Bridge is the guest of her daughter, Mrs E I. Smith.
 Mrs Fred Lane is spending some time with MT and Mrs A. s. Lane.
 Mrs Clifford Sprague and daughter of Shelton are at John Lanes
 Arthur Haxtun leaves town this week on trip to Denver, Col for the benefit of his health.
 The railroad company commenced work and loaded about 30 cars with ice ct Lily Lake. South Kent, Sunday, 4th
 The new creamery building and con- tents have been attached by New York parties and all business suspended. Most of the farmers are again shipping milk to Lee & Seabrook, New York
 Lewis Darling has rented his black smith shop to E. l.. Woodford, and has . position as travelling salesman for a hardware firm. MT Woodford and family have moved from Lakeville to W. K. Stusrt's house.
 The social given by Wiona Chapter, order Eastern Star. at Gibbs Hall on the evening of Jan. 3l. was a grand suc- cess. There were present large num- Der of cut of town guests. The music furnished by the Whitney orchestra of New Milford was much appreciated The supper consisted of all good things that could be desired, and the dance continued until the early hours of the morning.
 The ladies of the CongI Aid Society served supper at Gibbs Hall on Fri day evening There was also sale of fancy articles The amount realized was about $40 which sill be added to the church painting fund.
 The funeral of Jeremiah Fuller was attended at the Ccngl church of wh oh he was a member, on Friday, Feb. ? MT Fuller has been for many years a resident of this town. He was an es teemed and honored citizen, one who will be missed by many friends aud neiehbors. Much sympathy is express ed for the daughter in her loneliness
 The body of Grant Kilson was found Saturday morning, by passer-by, lJ- ing on the Skiff mountsin road. The coroner's verdict vas: That for some reason becoming unable to proceed on his way, death resulted from exposure to the severe cold" MT Kilson was about 25 years of age. and was de- scendant of the Schaghticoke Indians. Funeral, Tuesday. 9th.
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-08
GIORIOUS NEWS

Comes from Dr D. B Cargile of Washi. ts, I. 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 fsce, and the best doctors could give TO help; but her cure is complete and her health is excellent" This shows what thous- snds have proved = thst Electric Bitters is the best blood purider known. It's the supreme remedy for eczema, tetier, sal rheum, ulcers, boils and rnnninR sores. It stimulates liver. kidneys sod bowels, expels pnisons, helps digestion, builds up the strength. 0nly 90 cents. Sold by W. Fl. Camp, druggist, Canaan ; c. n Clark, druggist, Salisbury; c. +. Frink. druggist, Falls Village.
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-08

For about fifteen years Mir Henry o. Warner has been the regular and &C., credited Great Harrington correspond ont of the NEWS. For a number of years previous to 1886 he was an occas- ional contributor to the NEWS. The editor of the NEWS. and all readers of the NEWS regret that soon MT Warner will sever his connection with the pa- per. In due time the editor will have more so say on this subject. Suffice it today, to copy the following item from the Berkshire Courier of Feb Ist.
 South Berkshire Is, in all proba- bility, soon to lose one of its long time residents and veteran newspaper correspondents. NIT Henry O. Warner expects very shortly to lease the home that he has occupided so long in See ko- |, and about the last week in March will. with his wife, move to New York, there to make thsir home with tbeir children. They have now two sons and 8 daughter in that city. MT and Mrs Warner will live with their oldest son. It is probable that he will occupy himself largely with news. paper work of special character"
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-08
LIME KOCH.

Deep interest is felt throughout the community in the repairs of the church. Services are now held at the Casino, making central and computsble place for the same.
 Mir Gilbert of New York spent Sun- day at c W. Barnum's.
 Rev Mir Gesner is forming large class of young boys with the intention of organizing chapter of the Brother hoo1 of St. Andrew.
 Miss Lillie c. Barnum. who is pend ing the winter at Msmaroneck, came last Saturday to visit her cousin, Carrie Richardson. for a few days.
 The Ladies' Society of Trinity church held . meeting last Thursday at Casino Several from Falls Villags came over to supper. In the evening the grab bag and express packages caused much sport and profit Proceeds in all amounted to S54.
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-08

The London War Office preserved ab- solute silence for several days in regard to the military operations in South Africa. tie apparent reason being that the war officials do not know what is going on. A dispatch from London dated Feb. 6 says: Roberts and Kitchener are running the campaign as they please, and the British Nation is behind them" If Roberts and Kitch- ener ever get near the firing line we shall not be surprised to soon learn that the British Nation is in front of them and that the Bo ITS are in hot pursuit
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-08
His Opinion of Shakespeare.

There is story going about concern ing a famous man of letters who vis- ited Washington recently. He appear ed at but one dinner party. There he sat next the young daughter of a noted naval officer. Her vocabulary is of kind peculiar To very young girls. but she rattled away at the fa- nous man without a moments respite, It was during pause in the general conversation that she said to him:
 I'm awfully stuck on Shakespeare. Don't you think he's terribly interest ingT'
 Everybody listened to hear the great mans brilliant reply, for as Shakes pearean scholar he has few peers.
 Yes" he said solemnly, ''I do think he is interesting. 1 think he is more than that. I think Shakespeare is just simply too cute for anything. ."-wash- inGton Pest.
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-08
TON.

Over eighty attended the social at Mir Stewards last week and seemed to enjoy themselves hugely until the early hours of morning. Next one at John Jackson's 14th inst
 Rev Mir Taylor of Dosne College, Nebraska, preached in the chapel last Sunday. Rev MT Burnaby came with him and assisted in the service
 Miss Laura Chadwick of Dalton, Mass, is spending this week with her sister at Fl. R. Bunnelps.
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-08
A LIFE AND DEATH FIGHT

Mir W. A. HIres of Manchester, Is i, writing of his almost miraculous escape from death, says: Exposure after measles induced serious lung trouble which ended in consumption. had frequent hemorrbages and coughed night and day. All my doctors said l must soon die. Tlen began to use DI Kings New Discovery for Consumption. which completely cured me I would not be without it even if it cost S5 co 8 bottle. Hundreds have used it on my recommendation and all say it never fails to cure throat chest and luug troubles Regular size 50c and sl 00. Trial bottles free at W. Fl. Camps, Ca- nssu; G. E. Frink's, Falls Village; c H. Clark's, Salisbury.
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-08
sf~ndfnsf Nature.

"I have seen Brother Bruggetts grow from poor young man to a middle aged millionaire" said the aged minis ter. and it has not changed him one bit. When he first entered my church, he established the habit of putting q quarter in the plate every Sunday, and, though he has since grown rich, he puts in his 25 cents. ts."-Indianapolis InnInnl
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-08

New York state fishermen recently he'd sad experience with Connecticut law and 1t now behooves the Connecti- cut fisherman to be posted on York state fish laws, one of which prohibits the use of "tip-ups" in fishing through the ice although there is no law prohib- itipg the fishing through the ice if the line is held in hand or by pole.
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-08
Costly Icssea<.

Whats taa; there young mans bus ir,sS:" asked Mr. parNcnu.
 "H,'> a tutor. l believe" replied his wife.
 "t. ..at does he teachy'
 "GEe of them old sciences. I s'pose, answered Mrs. Parvenu. ''l ain't just sure what il is, but last night Maybelle told me he was giving her some lessons In osculation."
 Well. l s'pose she's got to be edu- cated." returned the old man. ''I only hope he won't charge no fancy price for his lessons"-Chicago Post.
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-08
HE FOOLED THE SURGEONS.

All doctors told Repick Hamilton of West Jefferson. O.. after suffering IS months from Rectal Fistula. he would die unless costly operation was per formed; but he cured himself with five boxes of Bucklen's Arnica Sslve, the surest Pile cure oE earth, and the bee, Salve in the world. 25 cents box. Sold by W. H Camp. druggist. Canaan; c. H. Clark. druggist. Salisbury; G. E Brink, druggist, Falls Village. Gusran- lad
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-08
Spanish Courtesy.

In the Spanish Bibles and prayer books the name of the Saviour and those of the saints are always printed with the title 'senor" (mister) before them, as MT. John the Baptist. Mir. Saint Paul, Mir. Saint Matthew. etc.--Chicago Record.
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-08
Why He Was wakefui.

"nidu't sleep a wink last night" said the iySpeptic.
 "Overworkg
 No: l heard one of those songs about slumher sweetly. sweet dreams be thine. and the confounded tune kept running through my head all nightr' -
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-08
Confutins an Impo.sibility.

Confutfng an Impossfbf1ity. Il want to see Mrs. Smythe," said the visitor
 You can't" said the servant. "She has the toothaehe."
 You must be mistaken" the man replied. ''I'm her dentist, and I lave her teeth here in this package. ."-Cath- olic Standard and Times.
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-08
THE APPETITE oFA GOAT

Is envied by all poor dyspeptics whose stomach and liver are out of order. All such should know Il at Dr Kings New Life Pills, the wonderful stomach and liver remedy, gives splendid appetite, sound digestion and regular bodily habit that insures perfect health and great energy. oaly 25 cents at any drug store.
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-08
s.s.er.pss.. Account.

The date on the colored slip of paper with ahs name of the subscriber shows the time to which the subscription is paid: thus, R.. R. Smith 5jules indicates that Mir smith has paid fer his paper 90 July 5, lss9. IL is hoped that subscribers will see 10 1t that thelr account, as indicated by the date O. their papers, is always correct, and when they pay for re nswal of their subscription will observe whether their date is changed tt indicate the proper credit, and in the event O. an error to Inform us for correction at once. No claims for errors in these accounts will hereafter Dc considered unless presented within thirty days after the payment is claimed tc nave been made, as the T. eeipt of the paper with the dale to which the supscriptIon Is paid plainly printed thereon Is prima facie owl aence of it's acceptance IS correct.
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-08
THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 8. 1900.

A native runner dispatch says that General Joubert has been killed again He will be killed again in about six weeks if there is any regularity about his deaths.