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Connecticut western news., 1900-09-20
NORFOLK.

Miss Hattie Stevens has been spend ing few days in New Haven as the guest of friends.
 George D Atwood of New York has been the guest of his parents, Mir aud Mrs A. P. Atwood.
 Prof. F J. Goodnow and family plan to close their summer residence in the south part of the town next week, when they will return to New York.
 Mrs s. M Humphrey of Canaan is the guest of her niece, Mrs E F. Mar win of this place.
 The Robbins school opened yesterday morning. All of the old instructors have returned and nearly all of the old students are back while several new pupils have entered.
 Librarian William l. Corbin is in New Haven for few days. Mir Corbin plans to continue his work in English in Yale University during the coming year.
 The Norfolk base ball team has dis. banded for the season. Pitcher Garvin has returned to Hartford, and Catcher Parsons has returned to New York. The Rev John DePeu and Mrs De- Peu, who have been spending the past six weeks at their camp at Lake Doo- little, drove to Bridgeport last Thurs. day.
 MT aud Mrs Bridgman, who have been spending few days at Bar liar. Dor and also at New York city, have re. turned
 Probably no town has a more beauti- ful type of the old New England church than Norfolk. The exterior of the Con- gregstional church with it's elegant aud chaste lines and beautiful Wren spire have been very much admired. Several years since the beautiful colonial doors were removed and "modern" ones put in. It is with regret that we learn thai this fue old church is to be further dis | figured by ludicrous addition on the south side, which is to be used as q re- tiring room. Your correspondent ! would suggest that the committee who has the work in charge devise some method by which the retiring room, il < a necessary adjunct, be built in tho basement of tho church, thus avoiding the necessity of running the architectua appearance of the edifce. Mfr Opdyke and family. who have been spending the summer at E. D. | LNCo OottuBO. bO ItoW TUT OL Monday. MT and Mrs Ives, who have occupied Pine Hurst, have returned tc their home where they expect to remain for the winter.
 | Edward Ward.s fugitive from justice was found in the east part of the towr Sunday and was rearested and placed in the look up. During the night b. escaped and no trace of him can bt found It is supposed that he received aid from friends
 At the recent golf tournament! of tn, Worcester Golf Club, Mass, John D Swain, who is former graduate of th, Robbins school. won the silver lovin, cup. Mir Swain learned to play golf or the Norfolk Downs.
 Fifty people left Norfolk on the Ney
 York train Monday morning; however large number of our summer resident will remain in town till the last of Octo Der.
Connecticut western news., 1900-09-20
RHEFE6ELD.

The Sunday school at Ashley Falls held their annual picnic last Thursday at Lake Bnel.
 Our postmistress. Miss Burtch. Is taking a vacation of two weeks in Flor ence, Mass.
 Our village was enlivened last Friday evening with music by the Southfield band, with the added attraction of a cake walk in which Earl Golden and Mary Darling took first prizes.
 MT and Mrs Charles Butcher of Brooklyn spent the Sabbath with T. O. Wickwire.
 Miss Jean Pond was in town last week, en route from trip to Yellow stone Park to her home in Andover. Roscoe Clark left town Saturday fol Syracuse University.
 The state has given our town the sum of one thousand dollars towards state road.
 Dr Ross of Canaan will be absent or vacation from October 6 to October 22
Connecticut western news., 1900-09-20
FALLS VILLAG E..

w lliam Peetz and Joseph Miller of Torrington were here visiting friends last week.
 Eugenie Walkley has gone to Cleve- land, Ohio, to attend school and study music.
 The Italians who opened fruit store that they cannot make @ success and have closed up and gone.
 Miss Cora Brown spent the past week with friends here.
 Wednesday of last week the boys here played the Lakeville team on the home grounds. the score being 15 to IA in LakevilIe's favor. Saturday return game was played at Lakeville. the boys having Lyman. Lime Rocks crack pitcher, Thomson, Bierce, Cudney and Stanton from Canaan to help them, while Lakeville had Cook of Yale to pitch and Smith of Sonth Amenia to catch, both of whom are star players Nevertheless the Falls Village boys won the game, the score being to in their favor, the Lake villes not being able to do much with Lyman's curves, while Cooks did not prove so much of pug. gle.
 MT and Mrs Porter Burrall of Lime Rock have lately presented the D. M Hunt library with 150 very desirable books of recent publications. Chas. Cole and wife of Bridgepor have been spending the past week al Mrs M. A. Halls. Mrs Nellie Sandford went to New York Tuesday to prepare for the fall millinery work.
 Mrs George Inghram of Hinsdsle, Mass. is visiting at J. H. Belden's.
 Belden's clothing store has beer painted and pspered recently, improv ing the interior decidedly. Miss Alice Ryan, sister of Mrs Dennis Hayes, is seriously i'll with heart troub le, asthma and dropsy.
Connecticut western news., 1900-09-20
AGRICULTURAL FAIRS.
List of Those to be Given in Connect
 cut this Fall.

List of Those to be Given in Connecti-
 cut this Fall. Berlin-Berlin, Sept Ohester-Chester, Sept Danbury-Danbury, Oct 1-6 East Granby-East Granby. Oct Granby-Granby, Sept 26 27 Guilford-Guilford, Sept 26 Harwinton-Harwinton Oct 2 Madison-Madison. Oct 8 Meriden -Meriden, Sept Newtown-Newtown, Sept Simsbury-Simsbury, Oct 3-4 Staff ,rd Springs-Stafford Springs, Oct
 2.3.4 Torrington Ag1. Soc -Murphy's Park.
 Sept 2829 Union. (Somers, etc. )-Enfeld, Sept Wallingford-Wallingford, Sept 26-27 Wethersfeld- -Wethersfield, Oct2 Willimantic Fair Asso'n-Willimant
 Sept Windsor-Windso Wolcott, Oct 10 Connecticut Hort. Soc. Hartford Conn. Dairymen's Asso'n.-Hartford,
 Jan Conn. Pom. Soc. Hartford
Connecticut western news., 1900-09-20

H G. Wetberell. accompanied by his m mother, Mrs H E. Wetherell of Bridge port, are at their farm in this place, in- tending to remain but short time on- ly. Their many friends gladly welcome their return each year.
 Miss Cora B. Brown of Wiusted and Miss Patty A. Dean have been guests of Mir aud Mrs N. J. Dean during the past week.
 Seth Morris of New Haven. Chauncey and s. W. Morris, Jr. of Torrir gton, are at s. w Morris. Mrs O s Adam and son of East Ca nasn are at Geo. Judd's. Miss Edith Scoville. D A Scoville and D. Tiffany of Winsted are at J. H. Flakes.
 Oar schools have opened for their fall work. Mrs Levi Gsnser is the teacher at Huntsville, Mrs Anna Gray at the Barracks and Miss May Willard at the Under Mountain district. Mir and Mrs James Willard of Cleave. land. O. are visiti. relatives in town G. Il. Dean and family have returned from their trip in Columb bia Co.,. N T. Mir and Mrs Clifford Hillyer, who have been in Corn wall during the past two weeks, have returned to their home in this place.
 i Miss Nina c .nser is attending the b M Hunt school in Falls Village.
 Miss Edna Scoville is riding new wheel.
 Iu compliance with the request O State Master Pattison, Grange Mamo rial Day was observed here last Sunday taking the place of the regular churcf service. Memorial services were helC n the church after which the graves O members were visited and decorated with flowers, the closing exercises talk i'g place there. A large number O friends, aside rom the patrons, assisted in the exercises which were beautifu and fitting. Since tue organization o the grange, March %. 1891, five mem bers have passed from earth to tn, Grange above. We refer to Mrs Fl. P Morse. Mrs D. A. Scoville, o. E Chase M, U Dean and H l.. Howe.
Connecticut western news., 1900-09-20
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MT and Mrs Joseph Massey of Fsri- bault, Minn., arrived last week Wed nesday and are the guests of Dr and Mrs George H. Knight. MT Massey held an important position for eight years at Dr Knights previous to his departure for Faribault IT years ago where he has held a similar position D the Minnesota State Imbecile Institute. which institution pr Knights father established for that state. We under stand Mir Massey will again hold an important position at Dr Knights In stitute.
 Thomas Chambers and his daughter Mrs F. NJ Turner of New Britain came here last week to visit their relatives, Mrs Thomas Chambers and Mrs Jacob Lampman.
 A. l. Cowles is having two nice cot tages built on his land below his resi- dence, which are very much needed The finishing touches are being put oI these new houses and they will soon be occupied by families who have rented them of Mir Cowles.
 | A. F. Roberts received the glad tidings last week that his brother, Col O. s. Roberts and wife survived th. terrible tornado at Galveston, Texas Col. Roberts is U. s. Adiutant Gen of the Department of Texas and was a the time of the tornado in Galveston or @ tour of inspection of the military pos there. Mrs Roberts was on her way tt Lskeville to visit Mir and Mrs A F Roberts; and her daughter who hal been here for some time the guest O | MT Roberts. Mrs Roberts lost all he baggage and therefore had to postpon, her visit to Lakeville.
 J. M. Miller went to New York cit, last Saturday to visit MT and Mrs H w
 Henning and family and Mrs Frederick Wittig at Hackenssck, N. J. Mrs Wit tig is sitter of Mir Miller, and Mir HenDiug is a daughter of Mrs Wittig | Arthur Camp, son of Mir and MT William Camp of Winsted, has entered the Hotchkiss school.
Connecticut western news., 1900-09-20

STATE or CosNEcTIcuT. ss Probate Court. COUNTY or LrrcHrIELD, Sept l6. 1900.
 Estate of Elizabeth Klebes late of Sharon, deceased.
 Whereas Michael Klebes. administrator os said estate. having died after the time limit ed Tor the presentation of claims against said estate has expired, without having made a return of the notice given of the time so limited and of the claims presented in &C., cordance herewith, and whereas Joseph !. Ryan has been appointed administrator to complete the settlement of said eseete
 And whereas said Joseph J. Ryan makes application to the Court to hear and deter mine what claims, if any, were presented to the original administrator within the time limited.
 ORDERED That the 25th day of Septem- Der, A. D. 1900. at ten o'clock in the forenoon at the Probate once in sharon be and the same is assigned for a hearing on said ap- plication, and the Court directs the admin istrator to cite all persons interested there in to appear at said time and place by pub fishing the order once in some newspaper | having a circulation in said district aud by | posting a copy of this order on the public | sign post in the town of Sharon where de- ceased last dwelt at least five days before said time assigned.
 WILLIAM " KSIoHr. Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1900-09-20
TT SAVED HIS LEG.

P. A. Danforth. of LaGraDge, Gs.. suff.rsi into a ssl for six months with frightful running sore on his leg, but writes that Bucklen's Arnica Salve wholly cured it in ten da 8. For ulcers, wounds, burns, boils, pain or piles it's the best salve in the world Cure guaranteed. Only 25c. Sold by W. H. Camp. druggist. Canaan; c. II. Clark, druggist, Salisbury; G. E, Frink, Falls Village.
Connecticut western news., 1900-09-20
BISMARCK'S IRON NERVE,

Was the result of his splendid health Indomnitable will and tremendous en- ergy are not found where Stomach, Liver, Kidneys and Bowels are out of order. If you want these qualities and the success they bring. use Dr. Kings new Life Pills. They develop every power of brain and body. Only % 0
 at W. H. Camps drug store, Canaan; Geo H. Clsrk's drug store Salisbury G E. Frink's drug store, FallsVillage.
Connecticut western news., 1900-09-20
CORN w ALI.

series of meetings will be held in Cornwall during the week beginning Sept. "A for the discussion of the license question. Several speakers from out of town are expected. and we hope they will have fair hearing and that voters will be ready to listen dispassionately and give reasons calmly for, or against, license in the town.
Connecticut western news., 1900-09-20
FROM THE OTHER PAPERS.

The oyster season has begun. We are told that it does not open with bril- liant prospects for the dealer in this staple. owing to the havoc wrought by the starhsh. As the peach growers could not set up their customary vail of short crop this year, they seem to have turned it over to the lonesome oys. ter planter. -Amenia Times.
Connecticut western news., 1900-09-20
CORNWALL CENTRE.

Leo o. Ford and family of Torrington visited here for several days recently.
 Charles Ford. wife and children of Falls Village spent Sunday at J. o. Ford's.
 Mrs Hattie Peck was in Torrington al her daughters the fore part of last week.
 Mr Waldron hes moved hls family in- b tho honse owned by Matthew Stokes.
 Geo. s. Dean spent part of his VI cation with his grandparents.
Connecticut western news., 1900-09-20
" EST CURN " ALL.

Miss Maggie Porter and Caspar Charl- ton are visiting at R. N. Cochrsne's.
 Miss May Griffith, who has been viz ting here for several weeks past, has returned to her home in Newark. N. J.
 The young people of our village gath cred at the grove of James A. Cochrane on "Wednesday and celebrated their fifth anniversary of corn roasting A large number was present and all seemed to enjoy themselves.
 Sherman Tecumseh Beaman and Miss Alice Colby were married on We1nes- day evening by Rev W. O. Ferris. The marriage was quiet affair, no one be. ing present save the principals and wit. nesses. Mrs Besmsn spent two days here after which she left for Torrington 10 visit her aunt Sherman returned to his position as if nothing had happened to disturb the daily routine Of his work Congratulations 10 the new couple just starting on their voyage of life
 Mrs Henry Trieschmsn was in Tor rington last week visiting relatives there.
 William D. Bosler spent last week in | Sharon.
 R F. Smith has improved the area in frout of bis house next to the highway by filling in and grading. Arthur Nickerson spent Sunday st | his home here
 Rev E c. Starr of Cornwall spoke al the chapel on Sunday evening. O. k. Smith is improving the looks oi his house by fresh coat of paint. Attorney Frederick NJ. Williams oi New Milford was in town m Mondav prosecuting several offenders for viola tions of the liquor law. Miss Anna Robinson spent few dsyI last week at D. Ross. The Y P c. E. give a sociable al Mrs s. W. Coons on Friday evening All are cordially invited.
 Dr Ross of Canaan will be absent or vacation from October 6 to October 22 | STOPS THE COUCH AND wORK |
Connecticut western news., 1900-09-20

No need to fear sudden attacks of cholera infantam, dysentery, diarrhoea, summer complaint of any sort if you have Dr. Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry in the medicine chest.
Connecticut western news., 1900-09-20
e MX.~- This signature Is on every box of the genuine Laxative Br0m0-Q Quinine Tablet.
L,coGt Noftces.

nIsTRICT OF CANAAN, ss Probate Court, II September {, 1900
 Estate of Harriet Butler late of North Ca- naan In said District, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Canaan hath limited and allowed six months from date hereof for tl4o creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts. properly attestsd. within said time. will be debarred a recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immedl. ate payment 10
 oHARLrs H. JOHNSON, Administrator,
 East Canaan. Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1900-09-20

Wife Gmpatiently)-This new dress doesn't set well, and I know it.
 Husband-What makes you think so? ? Wife-It's too comfortable.
Connecticut western news., 1900-09-20
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Brotno Qninine Tab
 let's. All druggists rufnnd tine money if it fails to cure. E.. W Groves sig
 nature is on each box 25c
Connecticut western news., 1900-09-20

"Now good digestion waits on ap, petite, and health on both." If If doesn't. try Burdoek Blood Bitters.
Connecticut western news., 1900-09-20

Terrible pleagues. those itching, pes tering diseases of the skin. Put an end to misery. Doan's ointment cures. At any drug store.
Connecticut western news., 1900-09-20
School Shoes for girls

We have shoes that look we'll and will wear we'll, specially adopted for school days.
Connecticut western news., 1900-09-20
Suhscrtpst>n Account.

The date on the colored slip of paper with the name of the subscriber shows the time to which the subscription Is paid: thus, K. B. Smith 5jul0l indicates that Mir smith has paid for his paper % July 5, 1901. It is hoped that subscribers will see to 1t that their account, As indicated by the date their papers, Is always correct, and when they pay for a re- newal ot their subscription win observe whether their date Is changed t1' indicate the proper credit, and in the event of an error to Inform us for correction at once. No claims for errors In these accounts will hersaft,r be considered unless presented within thirty days ufter the payment is claimed to nave been made, as the re eceipt of the paper with the date to which the supscriptIon Is paid pIAinly printed thereon is prima facie ovt dencs of it's acceptance as correct
Connecticut western news., 1900-09-20
PREVENTED A TRAGEDY.

Timely information given Mrs George Long of New Strsitsville, Ohio, prevent ed dreadful tragedy and saved two lives. A frightful cough had long kept her awake every night. She had tried many remed ies and doctors but steadily grew worse until urged to try Dr Kings New Discovery One bottle wholly cured her, and she writes this marvel. ous medicine also cured Mir Long of 2 severe attack of pneumonia. Such cures are positive proof the matchlesa merit of this grand remedy for curing all throat, chest snd lung troubles. Only 50c and Sl0O. Every bottle guar. anteed. Trial bottle free at W. Fl. Camps drug store, Canaan; G. H. Clsrk's drug store, Salisbury; G. E. Frink's drug store. Falls Village.
 Beware of oins.s~. .ts for Casarrh shs, Contain Mercury,
 as mercury will surely destroy the sense o smell and completely derange the whole sys, tenn when entering 1t through the mucous surfaces. Such articles should never be used except on prescriptions from reputable phy slans, as the damage they will do is ten fold to tho good you can possibly derive iron them. Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by F. J. Cheney < Co.,, Toledo, O., contains no mercury and Is taken internally, and act, directly upon the blood and mucous surface, of the system. In buying Halls Oatarrl Cure be sure you get the genuine. It Is taker internally, and made In Toledo, Ohio, by F J. Cheney & Go.
 sEBoId by Druggists. 76c.
 Halls Family Pills are the best.
Connecticut western news., 1900-09-20
French FIanneIs

In the most fashionable colors, with satin stripes, suitable for new fall waists.
Connecticut western news., 1900-09-20
School Suits

School Suits
 For boys from to 8 years, all wool goods, strong and neat,
 Prices $2.oo to $3.75 For boys from 9 to IS years, all wool fabrics, strong, neat and hobby, $2.so to 4.5o These suits are all made upon honor and will wear we'll and keep their shape. School Shoes
 For boys wear there is no better shoe than the "Owl Calf" brand Solid and WARRANTED NOT TO RIP.
 Other Things for boys Caps, Stockings, Waists, Neck ties, etc.
Connecticut western news., 1900-09-20
School Shoes
Other Things for boys

Caps, Stockings, Waists, Neck ties, etc.
Connecticut western news., 1900-09-20
ELAN N ELETTES
Autumn Silks

Just received a bright, new line, rich, deep and mellow toned. New. est of designs. These fresh lots will interest you.
Connecticut western news., 1900-09-20
STOPS THE COUCH AND wORK \
 OFF THE COLD.

Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets cure cold in one day. No cure, no pay. Price 25 cents.
Connecticut western news., 1900-09-20


 them half day to do it.
 Collinsville was again visited by burg lars last Sunday night at the stores of R E.. Manley and N. O. Lofgren. A few pennies, canned goods, tobacco and cigars and twenty three suits were talk en together with silver watch, the to. tai amount taken being about $500. There is no trace of the burglars. Fifty dollars reward is offered for their appre- hension. This is but one of series of similar offenses which have recently oc. cured in Collinsville.
 The spontaneous combustion of oats caused the destruction of large barn | on the estate of the late Miss Sarah Porter at Pennington. Its contents in- l cluded seventy-five tons of hay. one hundred and fifty bushels of potatoes an almost new reaper, an ensilage cut ter and great number of miscellaneous farm tools The barn was comparative ly new, A by 70 feet and the COW shec was 24 by 49 feet. Also the wagon shed, and creamery house were destroyed The loss is about $8, ,0OO.
 | William Harris of Highland Lax, park, Winsted gave @ shore dinne Tuesday afternoon to the trolley off cials, town court officers, attorneys jury, witnesses and all represented O. connected in the suit brought by tn, T. < w. Street Railway last June |, eject Mir Harris from the park. It vii be remembered MT Harris won tn suit and the old sores have been wiped out during the summer and truly tn, dinner was love feast.
 The 111th anniversary of the Hart ford Baptist Association was largely at tended at Winsted Tuesday and Wed nesday of this week. There are 8 churches Tn the Association, includinl Canaan, Cornwall East and Hollow an, Colebrook North and South.
The Portland daily press., 1900-08-03

NEW YORK-Cld LIST, sch Ellen M Mitchell
Bryant So John, NIB.
sld. schs Mary & II G Dow Baltimore: f a I
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Reuben, Augusta John Williams Sullivan,
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Bridgeport
SD. 6arque Charles + Ward, Martinique
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CID, tschs Mount Hope, Mclean, Norfolk
Clara Rankin, Melansou Gloucester.
Sid, steamer John Wise. towing barge Mar
gerry, Greens Landing; tug Shawanese, towinp
barge Bizarre, kennebec Tor Perth Am6oy
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Winier9ort tug Carbonero, Portland, with
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Bath; Sarah Qulnu, eastern port.
BANGOR-Ar ID schs Mary Manning. Phlla-
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Davenport, Philadelphia for Bangor.
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Philanelphia; Mary S Bradshaw and Martha T
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