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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-23
90 Ktnt.

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TJ1O RENT-smar tenement on Green street; IS.
43tf W X. GEDDIS.
ITO RENT-Five room tenement on Green
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ITO RENT A pleasant five room tenement 10
i Granite block. O, j. PRATT - II
TTNO RENT-A pleasant six room tenement with
4 garden on Horton Place, just of Canal street
Rent, s. a month. Enquire at Grange store.
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-23
CAMBRIDGEPORT
Death Of NIrs.;John wilder.

Death entered our village again last
Saturday, taking one who was native OF
this town and had spent the greater part
of her life here, Agnes Weaver, wife of
John Wilder
Mrs. Wilder's chief interests have been
centered in her home owing to being an
invalid for many years. Although depriv.
ed Of all social pleasures and suffering
much pain she has been an example to all
her friends of patience and resignation.
The funeral was held on Tuesday. Rev.
f. d. Goodrich took for his subject the
joys and rest of heaven. Mrs. Wilder
leaves beside her husband and one son a
sister and brother, Mrs. +. A. Smith and
S. j. Weaver, both of this place.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-23

The first evening social of the ladies'
benevolent society was held last Friday
evening at David Bemis's.
News has been received here of the
death Of George FairbIother at the Retreat
in Bratteboro. Mr.. Farbrother was a
former citizen and his family still live
here.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-23
Special Notices.

I OST-Wednesday evening, Feb IL on the
IL road from Spofford to Brattle boro a sea
skin collarette with figured satin lining MRS.
j. II. GOODRICH. Chesterfield n H. rs
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-23
for Salt.
$. $ HU

"AN FOR SALES tons first class hay. two
Il L miles from Bratteboro. Apply to s W.
FDGETT & co Gs
Connecticut western news., 1900-07-12

The Princeton Corkscrew Market.
 Dr. Patton, president of Princeton university, is more noted for the logic of his sermons than the wit of his speeches. But he can be very humor- ous on occasion. In an after dinner speech, discussing the advisability of advocating local prohibition in Prince ton. he said, Local prohibition would only create a market for corkscrews."
 Last summer he decided to shave off his side whiskers, which he had worn for many years. After shaving off the left side he went to his bedroom, where his wife was sitting. and said: My dear, I shaved one side. If you like 1t, I'll shave the other."-Saturday Even ing Post.
Connecticut western news., 1900-07-12
R0uN N.
uAnn ED.
DIED

CRosTA-At Great Harrington, July 10, Mrs Peter Crosta. aged S4. RYAN-At Colebrook. July 5, Thomas Ryan. aged 40 years. HNEs-At Falls Village. July 9th, Mrs Peter Hines, aged 80. RoBERTs-At Flanders, (Kent) July 5, Charles Roberts, aged 38 years. HAwLEY-At Canaan, July 8, Harry E. Hawley, aged 32. CRowRLL-At Chicago, H., July 2, of pneumonii, George G. Crowell, aged 50 years and 6 months, a native of Lime Rock, Conn. BEAcH-In New Milford, July 8, sud. denly, J. Burton Beach, aged 6s years.
 Ross At Warren, July 4, Mary Ross, aged "A years. SToNE-At Cornwall Bridge, June 29, Fairchild Stone. aged 84 years. STRvENs-At the House of Mercy, Pitts field, Mass, Miss Mir nie Stevens of Hartsville, aged 46. kREFE-At Ct. Harrington, Mass, July 5, Mrs Ellen Keefe, widow of the late William Keefe, aged Fl years.
Connecticut western news., 1900-07-12

An old bachelor says the greatest curi osity ever discovered was found in { woman.
Connecticut western news., 1900-07-12
Destructive Thunder Showers.

All of our recent thunder sho wers have been accompanied by heavy rains and destructive lightning, the damage by the latter being greater than iu many years. Last Saturdays storm, although not particularly severe in Canaan, play ed havoc all about the state.
 Frederick Brassard of Putnam, IT years old, was killed by lightning stroke Saturday afternoon during the thunder storm. He with some com. panions sought shelter under a tree which was struck by bolt. The cloth ing was torn from the body and the shoes were ripped and torn, but there were TO marks on the body. None of his companions were injured by the bolt or in any way affected by it.
 Fred Guenter. aged 50. farmer liv- ing opposite the entrance to Hyde Park, Rockville, was struck by light ming iu his barn the same day and in- stantly killed. The same bolt killed the COW Mir Guenter was milking and set the barn on fire. The COW fell up- on his body and saved it from being burned. His feet and hands were burn ed off.
 Fonr COWS belonging to Leon Leach of Ellington were struck while standing under tree and killed.
 The house of B. F. Lloyd on High street, Waterbury, was struck by light ming and slightly damaged.
 The rain which came down in sheets wrought awful havoc with Rockville's streets.
 In South Windsor the lightning struck the barn on the property belong ing to the estate of Patrick Ryan, who committed suicide about week ago by jumping into the Connecticut river The barn and outbuildings were totally burned. The house was saved.
 The severest thunder storm of the season visited Greenwich Saturday night. It was accompanied by high wind that did considerable damage to corn fields. A large ballwood tree which has stood for more than 8 century in front of the Putnam cottage, and which has historical significance from the fact that under that tree Gen Put nam was shaving himself when sur prised by Gen. Hyson's Red Coats in 1779, was felled to the ground, stopping traffic on Putnam avenue for several hours
Connecticut western news., 1900-07-12
KENT.

Mrs James Robertson and daughter of Pittsheld, are spending some time with her brother. N. M. Watson.
 Mrs J. B. Cornwall, her son and daughter of Bridgeport are at NJ. O. Gibbs.
 Rev h. K. Job has returned from his vacation trip in the far North.
 Mir and Mrs Smith and children of Berlin are at Rev c. H. Smiths.
 A fine musical entertainment was giv- en at Gibbs hall monday evening, July 9th for the benefit of the North Kent O. E society, by Miss Belle Smith, who excells as a violinist, P. H. Smith. GOT netist and Miss A Tuthill pianist, all of Pawling, N. Y. Miss Harriet Denton of Danbury. elecutionist, gave several recitstions and impersonations which were appreciated.
 The death of Charles Roberts occur red suddenly at his home in Flanders. Thursday, July 5. After eating dinner as usual he went out to work in the garden and a few minutes later was found lying in the yard. A hemorrhage causing instant death. Mir Roberts was & victim of consumption. but in the past months he had gained SO much that his parents and friends hoped for restored health. He was 3S years of age.
Connecticut western news., 1900-07-12
Shows Erased Writings.

A new use for the X rays has been found In the examination of ancient manuscripts and palimpsests. It was a custom of the ancients to erase, or partially erase, manuscripts on parch- ment for the sake of the writing mate rial, parchment being high priced. In many cases the recovery of the erased writing Is of great interest and impor- tance. While certain chemicals have been used to render the letters of the older writing legible, their effect has generally been to destroy the manu- script sooner or later. An Italian who has made deep study of the inks used by the ancient scribes has discovered that many of them are opaque to the X rays and that good radiographs may be made showing the now almost total ly invisible writing with great dis tinctness.
Connecticut western news., 1900-07-12
BLACK BEAR IN COLEBROOK.

Bruin "PositivelYv Seen by Several
 Colebrook Residents
 As stated in the columns of the NEWS recently we have been anxiously wait ing for the finding of another big black bear by the invincible Winsted Evening Citizen. Last Saturday this brilliant star of the Connecticut newspaper fr mament made the startling announce ment that bruin had been discovered near Rowley pond in the town of Cole brook. The story is as follows:
 Maurice Plaefflin or Rowley Pond dis trict called up Constable Middlebrooks last evening and stated that be and a party of farmers in that neighborhood had run across black bear on their way from 8 potato field where they were at work short time before. The bear was near the road at the foot of the hill near Jordan Smiths residence. inst over the Colebrook line. The bear stood about three feet high and after & time ambled of across the pasture.
 Plaffiin hurried home and wanted to have Middlebrooks organize posse and uel lp ulm uuut tuc Dohf uOWu. IT. UT UT five others in that neighborhood also saw the bear and are very positive in their assertions. Among them being George Hawksley, Mir Armstrong and Casper Kennerknecht. The latter said the bear was near brook and when he spied the bear it did not move, so Ken nerknecht thought 1t was getting rather exciting and he put of at full speed A crowd of about seven neighbors went in search of the animal in the evening, but Kennerknecht in describing the hunt to- day said they did not run across him again.
 The neighborhood is greatly stirred up over the discovery as they have fears for their children who go to the woods in the berrying season.
 Colebrook people now believe that the bear which was said to have been prowlinR around A Hsmilton's in the north part of the town last fall was a fact as they are positive of having seen this one.
Connecticut western news., 1900-07-12
STRANGER THAN FICTION.
The Late Julius c. Richardson, For- mer Resident of East Canaan, Said 10 Have Been Mormon.

The Late Julius c. Richardson, a For-
 mer Resident Of East Canaan, Said 10
 Have Been Mormon.
 The NEWS of November Q, 1899, pub- lished quite s lengthy item to the effect that JulIus 0. Richardson of North East, Ps., former resident of East Cs- nsan, Conn, is supposed to have com mitted suicide at Niagara Falls on Tues day night, October IT. When Mir Rich ardson lived in East Canaan he worked in the old Huntington < Day forge. He married Sibelia Day, daughter of Abram Day, who survives him. His age was about 60 years.
 The NEWS of January IS, 1900 pub lished the fact that on Saturday, Jan. l3, the NEWS received postal card stat ing that "Mr Julius Richardson's body vas found on the 14th of December on the Canadian shore. The Masons took it to Manlius and laid him by the side of Kis daughter"
 Now comes an astonishing revelation in regard to the career of MT Richard son. The Hartford Courant of July 2 publishes the following special dispatch to the Coursnt. (dated Winsted, July 6 ]
 "The body of Julius O. Richardson, formerly of East Canaan, was found last December on tue Canadian shore at Niagara Falls, where he had disappear ed from a hotel on OctObar IT. having undoubtedly committed suicide. Facts have since come to light which show that he was the Stephen Richardson who once embraced the Mormon doc Urine and emigrated to Utah where he is believed to have married three wives and to have accumulated fortune. He is said to have left the territory to avoid turning over portion of his property to the Mormon Church and it is now re- ported that at his death he left nearly Sl00, 900 in which several people in Winsted and vicinity may share as heirs The ma tier is being investigated.
Connecticut western news., 1900-07-12
POINTERS.
Calves for sale. See adv.

0hlfeb lOT bdlo O66 huV.
 Eight rooms for rent. See adv.
 Job for a good man. See Geo. F. Bartholomew's adv.
 Read the report of the condition of the National Iron Bank.
 Jackson, Eggleston & Go. tell boot and shoe story this week.
 Ladies will be interested in what 0. F. Hawley has to offer in his change of adv. this week.
 In their change of adv. this week E. P. Hunt & Go. announce the opening of their annual summer sale.
 Why don't you buy runabout? Ben- iamin has 40 styles to select from at prices ronging from $37.50 upwards. See adv.
 The ladies will certainly be interested in the dainty and reasonable goods men, toned in A. l.. Clark's new advertise. ment.
Connecticut western news., 1900-07-12
Disasters of the Fourth.

The Fourth of July celebration is of- ten as disastrous to human life as war, though this year the record did not equal that of some previous years. Re- turns from 125 cities gives the casuali- ties as 30 killed, 1925 injured by pre-. mature explosion of fire crackers and other instruments for celebrating. The fire loss was S123, ,327.
Connecticut western news., 1900-07-12
Vacation Note.

Possibly excursions and trips are called outings because the participant ss a result is apt to be out considNrs. bly.-Philadsiphia Times.
Connecticut western news., 1900-07-12

Otis Turner's Big Tent Show will be here tomorrow for two performances, | at 2 and p. m. You will hear some very fine band music at noon and the orchestra at the performances is pleas ure to listen to. The performance it. self consists of a minstrel first part un- der the direction of Jolly Ben Dillon. This is followed by varied program of stage specialties and wonderful aero battle acts. This circus feature, Otis informs us. has been entirely changed since the show opened at Falls Village and the people are all a new company and strong feature of the show. It costs quarter for the afternoon or evenings enjoy yment and you get three shows in one.
 The WInsted Evening Citizen is a paper full of vim, vigor and virtues Even the office devil has qualities not usually found in such being. The Citizen staff are all up to date and en- terprising and their latest development is base ball nine. The nine is com. posed of the compositors, pressmen, editorial staff and the greater official magnates, all explained by the devil, John Vim. Editor Manchester, it is said, makes first class rooter while Col. Stone not only adds dignity and weight to the aggregation but makes a very able manager. They are very anx ious to play match game with the NEWS nine and if arrangements can be made the game will be played some time in the near future. The Citizen boys, as an inducement, offer to feed and "water" the NEWS nine if they vii "come down"
Connecticut western news., 1900-07-12
DIR. L. J. TURNER, Veterinary Surgeon.

ofice S35 Main street, at R. K. Affords Livery and Feed Stable, Winsted. C2nn.
 All diseases of animals and lameness treated and surgical operations performed in the most scientific manner.
Connecticut western news., 1900-07-12
WANTED.
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 mas recently been fitted up to accommodate two families If desired. For terms and full particulars, call on or address
 SAMUEL o. BrcKLKY. Executor. Post 0fice Address, Canaan, Conn.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-06-04
MARTINS FERRY MAN DIES
At County Infirmary From Effects of
Attempted Suicide.

Ferdinand Davidson, OF Martins Ferry,
who had been in bad health for many
years, and in the past few weeks showed
that his mind was affected and became
so uncomfortable that the members Of
the family We're compelled to apply TO
the officers of the city, and he was taken
to the county jail at ST. Clairsville about
three weeks ago. In Jail he became SO
wild that it became necessary to send
the unfortunate man to the county in
Urinary, where. with treatment, it was
hoped that he would recover, but the
remedy failed. and last Friday he at
tempted suicide by cutting his throat with
piece of glass. but failed to end his life
Immediately. Owing to loss Of blood and
his weakened condition, he died yesterday
morning. The case is a sad one, as phys
ically he has been a sufferer for many
years His remains were brought to the
home of his son, John Davidson, in Mar
tins Ferry. last evening. The funeral
arrangements had not been arranged for
last evening. Mr. Davidson was an old
soldier. and the latter will most probably
have charge of his funeral
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-06-04
SUDDEN DEATH.

Charles Retxer Passed Away M HI.
Home In the North End Last Eve
ming Before Medical Ala Could he
Administered-Took III While Eat.
ing His supper.
Charles Retzer, the we'll known cigar
maker, died suddenly at the home OF his
brother-in-law. w. A. Salade. on North
Main street. last evening about 6 o'clock.
He was seated at the supper table when
be was taken i'll, and medical aid was
Immediately summoned. However. in
spite of the careful attention which he
received from those who We're with him.
his condition grew rapidly worse ana ha
passed away before the arrival OF a ply
stefan. As late as yesterday afternoon
Mr.. Retzer was out walking. apparently
In good health. and the news OF his death
will naturally be learned with sorrowful
surprise by his many friends
He was about forty-tive years of age.
and for number Of years was employed
as cigarmaker at wheeler's tobacco
works on the South Side. He was also a
stove moulder by trade, and at one time
was an employee OF one OF the local foun-
dries. For some time past ne had been
living at the home of his brother-in-law
in the North End. Arrangements for tina
funeral have not yet been made.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-06-04
BENWoOD.
News Notes of Interest Personal and
Otherwise.

Prof. J. H. Beal, of the Scio College
OF Pharmacy. was in the city yester-
day, the guest OF w. c. Burris. the
druggist.
The report that the old nail factory
of the Wheeling Iron and Steel Com
pany. will likely resume work during
the coming month Is not credited by
some persons, well informed as to local
industrial conditions and who are OF
the opinion that the company will al
low the nail factory at It's Belmont
plant in Wheeling continue TO manu-
facture the nails that 1t may need. As
ia known a lot Of machinery has been
removed from the local factory TO the
Belmont mill.
The excursion given by the Empire
Club on the steamer Urania to Sisters
Vile and return yesterday was very
successful and the members are certain
ly to be commended for the excellent
order that was maintained during the
trip. Various social features were
provided for the OCCASION and we're
thoroughly enjoyed by the many
friends of the organization who took
in the trip. Conert music was rendered
By Meister's band, and dancing for
which music was furnished by Prof.
Long, was continually in order.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-06-04
BELLAIRE.
General News From the Metropolis
of Belmont County.
Sad Accident.

of Belmont County.
Sad Accident.
Yesterday afternoon about 4:30
Thomas, a nine-year-old son of George
Curtis, the well-known carpenter, was
playing along the c., L. & w. tracks,
which Is just in the rear of his home,
and as a freight train was moving
along, the young lad attempted to get
on, but missed his step and was
thrown to the ground his left leg fall
ing under the wheels, severing the
member between the ankle and knee.
He was picked UP and carried to his
home, which is quite near, and DR.. Nc
Clelland was called, and upon exami-
nation found an amputation would
have to be made, and later Drs. Boone
and Piersol were called and the limb
was amputated between the knee and
ankle. The young man was not in
jured in any other way and was resting
as we'll as could be expected last even
ing.
Many from this city will take in the
excursion to New Castle .oday over the
c.. & P.
Matt Gordon, who has been seriously
i'll for some days, is improving very
slowly.
Roy Berger is working nights in the
telegraph office in Bridgeport in place
of Matt Gordon.
The Uniformed Rank Knights Pyth-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-06-04

The Belmont Central Trades and Ia
Dor Union met yesterday at Bellaire in
regular session with President James
and Vice President Curtis in the chair.
The meeting was well attended and
showed more life than usual. After
the regular order of business, the union
butchers of Martins Ferry had the
floor for some time, and were insured
of the hearty cooperation of this
union to help to have all in their city
become members.
One of the most interesting subjects
of the meeting was that of the Pittsburg
newspapers that have been placed on
the unfair list by this union at their
previous melting. The arbitration COM
mittee was ordered to call on all news
stands and carriers of these unfair pa
pers to request them to deslst from
handling these papers. as the union
would take definite action at their
next meeting. The report of the COM
mittee was that none of the dealers
felt inclined to give up these papers
and from this motion was made tina.
all dealers and carriers of these unfair
papers be placed on the unfair list, in
GLIDING the cities of Bellaire, Bridge
port and Martins Ferry. After much
discussion a vote was taken and the
motion carried by two-thirds. But
this did not bring satisfaction and con-
siderable more debate ensued, until
a motion was made to reconsider the
former motion but failed to carry.
A motion was then introduced to give
notice to all union papers and dealers
under the seal of the union of the &C.
tions of the body, and that they be
given until Saturday, Junes 18th at
seven o'clock a. m. to decide on their
course to pursue. and if they did not
comply with this motion they would
be entered on the unfair list. The mo-
ton carried. The organization COM
mittee reported that the Bellaire print
ers had organized and applied FOR a
charter, but that there would probably
be some hitch about getting charter.
Also that Martins Ferry and Bridge
port printers would organize Monday
night at Martins Ferry. The report
of the auditing committee was received
and accepted. T. w. Ashton, secretary,
resigned, and c. A. Smith was elected
as his successor. A. ]. Crause, of
Bridgeport advised that this union be-
come affiliated with the American Fed
Grafton of Labor, and showed many
ways the union would be benefited.
He was followed by number of
the members who spoke in favor
of Mr.. Crause's suggestions. The ques
ton was laid over until the next meet
ing. James Winters, as treasurer, and
c. A. Smith were obligated. The union
then adjourned to meet in two weeks.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-06-04
MARSHALL COMPLAINS
About the Increase in the ASSESS
ment in the Benwood District.
BENWOOD, w. Va, June 4.

To the Editor of the Register.
Sir: In a communication in your
Sunday issue of June 3, signed by Zone
Who Knows" in regard to the late
State assessment, If he knows so much
let him please state to the public why
the IL per cent. was taken off the
wealth Of Wheeling and 20 per cent
added to the first assessment district
of Marshall county. Take, for in
stance, the city of Benwood, where the
man that labors over a heated furnace
and in the yards of our mills at $3.50
to $500 per day, and half of that time
while the wealthy gentleman of your
great city are reposing in slumber at
midnight, knows those poor working
men are laboring all night to try to pay
the mortgages off on the property they
have bought and liable TO be carried to
their half-paid-for homes on stretchers,
dead; and yet you think the Board did
right, and yet the property owners OF
the first assessment district of Mar
shall county must have no sympathy
in the great wrong done them. We will
protest against such wrongs. AS we
have suffered we think the Board will
certainly hear us, as We take them TO
be all gentlemen.
ONE WHO KNOWS FROM
AN OFFICIAL, NDPOTNT