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Connecticut western news., 1900-01-25
HIS LIFE WAS SAVED.

Mir J. F.. Lilly, a prominent citizen of Hannibal, Mo-, lately had wonder. ful deliverance from frigbtful death. In telling of it he says: II was taken with Typhoid Fever, that ran into Pneumonia. My lungs became harden ed. I was SO wsek couldn't even sit up in bed. Nothing helped me. lex pected to soon die of consumption, when heard of Dr Kings New Dis. covery. One bottle gave great relief, I continued to use it, and now am we'll and strong, I can't say too much in its praise" This marvellous medicine is the surest and quickest cure in the world for all Throat and Lung trouble. Regular size 50 cents and Sl % Trial bottles free at W. H. Camps drug store, Canaan; Geo. H. Clark's drug store. Salisbury; c. E. Frink's drug store, Falls Village; every bottle guar antee
Connecticut western news., 1900-01-25
CHAPINvILLE.

The town covering the road with cin- ders, sand and gravel the last two weeks has shown it's good qualities already during thls thaw, as there the road is good and hard and as soon as you get off it the wheels sink in the mud as deep as.the frost is out of the ground. The road ought to be covered now while we can get the cinders from the rail- road bridge to Ticknor's corner.
 Frank Morrison visited his sen George in Torrington over Sunday.
 George Brink, who lives on the Tripp farm, has hired the Humes farm. Will move there April 1st
 The railroad company have taken up the furnace end o. the switch track leaving 2200 feet from man line for their use.
 Seville Bros. have built new ice- house at their Lee farm and filled it with ice. Have also filled their other icehouses at Hammertown and Chapin- vile.
Connecticut western news., 1900-01-25

The resson that Census Supervisor Samuel Eddy of Connecticut has chosen Canaan as headquarters for the work is believed to be due to desire on his part to have absolute quiet while adding up the formidable rows of figures that will soon be rushing in upon him. If Editor Beckley is up to snuff, ss he usually IS, the Canaan News ought to be the first paper in the state to secure few advance ideas of the coming report that will be semi-official and strictly accurate. - Stamford Republican.
 Just 50, and here's a starter. Mir Eddy believes there will be about 600 enum. orators in the state and as they are to re- port to him daily, there will be hustle in the postoffice here that will resem ble the receiving point of an endless chain scheme. The sleepy old town of Stam- ford will not receive letter from every town and city in the state every day, and Canaan will.
Connecticut western news., 1900-01-25
Cost of a Loaf of Bread.

The average pound loaf" of fresh bread sold by bakers, says a college professor, weighed on an average about one pound one ounce. A pound loaf of bread can be made from about three quarters of a pound of flour, about 25 per cent of water being added to the flour during the process of breadmak- Ing. With some Hours to 10 per cent more water can be absorbed, making a greater weight of bread from a given weight of four. This additional weight is water and not nutrients.
 At cents a pound for flour 1t is es- timated by the professor that a pound loaf of bread can be made, not count ing fuel and labor, for about cents, a half cent being allowed for shortening and yeast. The loss of dry matter in breadmaking is usually considered as amounting to about ? per cent of the flour used. In exceptional cases, as in prolonged fermentation, under favora- ble conditions the losses may amount to s per cent or more.
Connecticut western news., 1900-01-25
Three KindH nf SkimmiIL

Sweet skimmilk, sour skimmilk, rot ten skimmilk-which are you feeding? The first, says Hoard's Dairyman, is worth from 20 to 25 cents per 100 pounds, the second but little less, If you can be sure of the quality and careful of the quantity. The third Is bad from every point of view. It will not pay to bring back from the fac tory. because when you have 1t 1t will contaminate your milk cans, sicken your stock, kill young animals and make your feeding places and utensils a center of contamination, a source of bad smells and contamination of all the, good feed 1t may come in contact with. It would be better to dump such milk into the first sand bank on the road than haul it home under the i'm pression that 1t Is of any value.
Connecticut western news., 1900-01-25
A Diplomatic Drummer.

Assistant Secretary of State Thomas W. Cridler, in the discharge of his dip lomatic duties, crossed the ocean prob- ably more times than any other official in that branch of the national govern ment. On one voyage he made the ac- quaintance of a travelling salesman, whose companionability was marred by curiosity.
 "Traveling on business, like myself, I supposeT
 "Yes."
 What line of goodsy'
 Papers"
 "Wall, writing or printingY
 Papers for cabinets"
 "Humph, thought cabinet makers used only wood, steel and brassg'
 Most of them do," and the diplomat began to speak of other things.-Satur- day Evening Post.
Connecticut western news., 1900-01-25
t.sT GOsH kN.

T., installation of officers of Goshen Ora sr took place on Friday evening and see following were installed by Broth, F. W. Lucas: Master. Morris 4. Futile; overseer. Avery M. Vaill; lecturer, Bertha Williams; steward, Fred ]. Besse; asst steward. Fred D Griswold; chaplain, Edith P. Vaill. treasurer, Geo. B. Cook; secretary. Flora E. Wright; gate keeper, Howard 8. H,mmond; Pomona. Emma F. Adams; flora, Rose B. Lucas; ceres, May T Allyn, l.. A. Steward, G. A Hammond. Fred D, Griswold had charge of the program for the Lectur- CTS hour.
 Mrs Wm. Harrison has the measles
 Chas. G. Adams has purchased what is called the tub shop of John NJ. Lucas.
 Oa Wednesday evening the young peoples society held hat socisble at Cong. parsonage at the center.
 The party from here who attended State Grange held in Hartford report a very fine time.
Connecticut western news., 1900-01-25
Calves and skimmiIIx.

One must learn to manage calves when feeding skimmilk, and with ex- perience success Is easily attained, says Professor w. A. Henry. The milk should always be fed sweet and warm ed to blood temperature. Care should be taken to restrict the amount of skimmilk allowed, for 1t Is often fed in excess. Further, it should never be fed in anything but clean vessels and at regular intervals. After exhausting the contents of the feed pail the calf will take readily to whole or ground oats, cornmeal, mlddlings and other similar concentrates. Later hay may be added. As indicated above, there Is an art in feeding the calf which can be learned from close study. When once it is learned. the feeder has acquired knowledge of great value.
Connecticut western news., 1900-01-25
The Most Ancient Machine Tool.

There can be very little doubt that the potter's wheel, or potter's lathe, as 1t Is also termed, represents today the most ancient form of machine tool known. Among the many sculptured records of the trades and occupations which so vividly represent the customs and habits of the anciept Egyptians tho potter and his wheel have been found frequently depicted, and 1t Is curious to note that through the al- most countless generations since that time this crude type of lathe has under gone no material modification.
 The primitive form was evidently small, round table set on a pivot and free to revolve, being turned by hand at intervals, and to this device there were added in the course of time such simple conveniences as a table to SUD- port 1t and foot or hand power turn ing arrangement, displaced In recent years In possibly few isolated cases by actual engine power driving. Tn general use, however, the potter's wheel of the present time bears all the characteristics of the one which, 1000 years or more ago, served to turn out pottery attesting unsurpassable taste and skill-Cassier's Magazine,
Connecticut western news., 1900-01-25
GREAT ARRIuGTON.

Rev Dr Platt, father of Druggist G. W. Platt, who has been spending sever. months at the home of his son at Berk shire heights, is confined to his bed. Owing to his advanced age of over 80 years it is believed that he cannot sur yive over week or two. Dr Plstt is a prominent clergyman of the Episcopal Church al d was' sotor of St James church in this village about 1857. The present stone church on Main street memory of those days brings happiness to the older people of the parish.
 Edward F. Searles of Methuep, owner of the princely estate at Kellogg terrace has presented to the high school, which bears his name, an elegant Chickering grand piano. It was placed in the school room last week and is said to be the best instrument of the kind in town.
 The Afford social union held an en- joyable social at the house of Charles Freehan in the west part of Great Bar rington. A bountiful supper was pro- vided and several were present from this town.
 Michael Kelley of this village, who recently bought a tract of land of Mrs Sarah Cone near the new paper mill st Housatonic Is soon to erect eight cot tages thereon.
 The town clerk completed bis record of vital statistics last week. For the year 1899 there were IF birShs, 92 deaths and 62 marriages.
 Mrs Fl NJ. Whiting will have charge of the program at the meeting of the Thursday Morning Club today. She will read paper on Women Rulers ol Russia, Mrs Fred Darlinpt ton, one on Catherine 2d, and Mrs Plstt one on Alexander
 News was received in town Friday oi the death of Graham Murdock Leupp at Washington, D. O., January IT. He was the eldest son of Francis E and Ada Murdock Leupp and was distant relative of Henry T. Robbins and other persons in this village. He spent sev. eral seasons with his parents in this locality, and was we'll known in this town and Egremont. The deceased was grandson of the late John P. Leupp and great grandson of Judge Henry Lsupp of Hillsdsle, N Y.
 
 Mir and Mrs Orren O. Whitbeck, died Friday at the home of her parents al Mt Washington. She was born in thai town nbout A years ago. The cause oi her death was Bright's disease. Louis O. Brusie and Miss Irene Mo Grath were quietly married at the Epis copal rectory Tuesday night by Rev Howard Murray Dumbell. John D. Hall was best man.
 Michael J Donahue, aged nearly 4 years, died very suddenly yesterday morning, He was fireman on Engi neer Ingersoll's engine of the loca freight between Bridgeport and Grea Burlington. He made the trip Tues day, came home, ate supper, read the papers, walked down town. went home about g p. m. At midnight he was at tackled with rheumatism of the hear and at 4 15 a. m. was dead. He is sur vlved by wife, (who was Mareare Hayes), three sisters, and brother John Donahue
Connecticut western news., 1900-01-25

Now comes William Allen White of the "Emporia Kan, Gazette" saying that of course that Kipling-"David Harum yarn is a joke. He asks in some distress if the people east of the Missouri can't see that a Kansas joke is a joke. unless it is labeled. Hartford Courant.
 Editor White is evidently one of those peculiar kind of humorists who thinks sensational story that is not so, is funny story. The Kansans proba- bly take Whites articles with grain of salt as it were. Is his an snviable po- sition for an editorial writer? The Ga zstte was the medium which gave the ''yarn" to the public and claimed R. M. Field of Chicago was the authority for the statement.
Connecticut western news., 1900-01-25
NO RIGHT TO UGLINEss.

The woman who Is lovely in face, form and temper will always have friends, but one who would be attract. i've must keep her health. If she is weak, sickly and all run down, she will be nervous and irritable. If she has constipation or kidney trouble. her inn pure blood will cause pimples, blotches, skin eruptions and wretched complex ion. Electric Bitters is the best medi- cine in the world to regulate stomach, liver and kidneys and to purify the blood. 1t gives strong nerves, bright eyes, smooth, velvety skin, rich com. plexiou. It will make a good looking, charming woman of rundown invalid. Only 50 cents at W. T Camps drug store, Canaan; Geo. H. Clark's drug store, Salisbury; G. E. Frinks drug store. Falls Village.
Connecticut western news., 1900-01-25
DlsTRIoT OF CANAAN. ss. Probate oourt.

AI <os A D., lSOO
 Estate of Edmund D, Lawrence late of North Canaan in said District, deceased.
 Upon the application of Lydia R. Lawrence of said North Canaan, pray ing that m in- strument in writing purporting to be the last will and testam ant of said deceased may be admitted to probate, and that letters testamentary may be granted onssaid estate, as per application on file more fully appears. 1t Is
 ORDERED, that said application be heard aud determined at the Probate 0ffice in North Canuan in said District. on the 2d day of February A. D. 1900 at two o'clock in the afternoon and that notice be given to alllper- sons interested ip said estate of tho pen- dency of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing a copy of this order once in some newspaper having circulation in said District, and by posting a copy thereof on the public sign post in the town of North Canaan at least I've days before the day of said hearing, to appear, if they see cause, at said time and place and be heard relative thereto. and make return to this court.
 Attest, DAVID O. wnrrTknxx, Judge
Connecticut western news., 1900-01-25
nIsTRICT OF CANAAN, ss. Probate Court, II January 23d. A. D.. 1900.
 Estate of Johanna Burns, late ot Canaan in

ISolclo VI SOlhhha 0uAhof idlc VI 1duthhu Ill said District. deceased.
 Upon the application of Edward Burns, of said Canaan, praying that an instrument in writing purporting to be the last will and testament of said deceased, and codicil there- to may be admitted to probate, and that letters tes an.entary may be granted on said estate. as per application on hle more fully appears, 1t is
 Ordered, that said application be heard and determined at the Probate Ofice in North Canaan in said district, on the Sd day of February, A. D. 1900, at two o'clock in the afternoon, and that notice be given to all persons interested in said estate Of the pen- pency of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing a copy of this order once in some newspaper having circulation in said district, and by posting a copy thereof on the public sign post in tho town of Cui aaD at least five days before the day of said hearing to appear fl they soc cause, at said time and place and be heard relative thereto and make return to this court.
 Attest: DAVID 0. wHITrLEsgY. Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1900-01-25

It has occurred to us that the news paper prophets who are predicting what may happen when Warner or Mo Lean becomes governor and the legis- lature sends Bulkeley. Fessenden, Hill or Russell to the United States senate. have forgotten to prophecy what may happen if Alexander Troup should be elected governor and the Democrats control the Legislature. The Demo- srats arc not saying much and they will always bear watching when they are particularly mum.
Connecticut western news., 1900-01-25
FALLS VILLAGE.

Dr D. M. Wilcox of Lee, Mass, was in town Monday.
 Geo. Mallinson of West Corn wall is working in the store for Geo. W. Hall.
 Mir and Mrs Fred E. EggIeston enter tained party of about 25 East Canaan friends last Friday evening.
 Mrs Forbes Beebe of Rocky Hill. Ct., and Mrs Isaac Beebe of Canaan spent Sunday at Levi Beebe's.
 Mrs Geo. E. Frink has gone to Derby for a weeks visit Miss Katherine Frink of Salisbury is keeping house for her brother.
 Miss Ida Spur entertained the Shake spear Club with five o'clock tea at her home Tuesday.
Connecticut western news., 1900-01-25
THURSDAY, JANUARY 25. 1900.

The Winsted Citizen says that 50 much interest is manifested in the re- vivsl meetings at Millsrton that all the stores, saloons and other places of busi- ness closed on Friday night to give the clerks and others an opportunity to join in the religious meetings" Reciprocal ty is then the primary cause of Miller tons enormous license majority.
Connecticut western news., 1900-01-25
FROM THE OTHER PAPERS.

A perusal of the political columns of the state newspapers discloses the fact that no two writers agree in any possi- ble respect as to just what is going on. Stamford Republican.
 The Rev Charles H. Sheldon, author of 'In His Steps," is to take the lecture platform. and a cynic observes that it will be interesting to note what he thinks Jesus would have done in the matter of charging an admission fee. - New Haven Palladium.
Connecticut western news., 1900-01-25
The Popular Southern Girl

Two men of southern manner of speech were talking of mutual friend named Henry.
 Did Henry eveh get mailed to that young lady in Memphis" asked one.
 The other shook his head and re- piled: No, sch. When Henry got down theah, he found he had to take his numbeh and stand in line so as to be able to see the young lady, so he came away."-Chicago Record.
Connecticut western news., 1900-01-25
LeoGt Notices.
ms RIOT or CORNWALL. ss. Pro

HIS RIOT or CORNWALL, ss. Probate D Court. January 10. 1900.
 Estate of George Chipman late ot Middle field Mass, deceased, but leaving esta;e In this Probate District.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Cornwall hath limited and allowed months from date hereof, for the creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settlement Those who neglect to present their accounts properly attested, within said time will be debarred recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make immed- late payment to
 "hI5nr Fhasr 7: oHIpM.S' csIrM.S Administrators. Post office address, Middlefleld, Mass.
Connecticut western news., 1900-01-25
A POWDER MILL EXPLOSION

Removes everything in sight; SO do drastic mineral pills, but both are mighty dangerous. Don't dynamite the delicate machinery of your body with calomel, croton oil or aloes pills, when pr. Kings New Life Pills, which arc as gentle as a summer breeze, do the work perfectly. Cures headache, constipation. Only 25c at W. H. Camr's drug store, Canaan: G. E. Frink s drug store, Falls Village; G. IL. Clark's drnR sto.e. Salisbury.
Connecticut western news., 1900-01-25
DlsTRIoT OF CANAAN. ss. Probate Court,

Estate Of Emmogene Green late of Canaan in said District. deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Canaan hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarred a recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immedi- ate Iay ment to
 JOHN N. YANDEUsEs, Administrator,
 Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1900-01-25
a.b.oripsion Account.

The date on the colored slip of paper with She name of the subscriber shows the time to which the subscription is paid: thus, K. B. Smith 5jul99 indicates that Mir smith has paid for his paper 90 July 5, lS99 It Is hoped that subscribers will see to it that their account, as indicated by the date OF their papers, IS always correct, and when they pay for re- nowal ot their subscription will observe whether their date Is changed t1' 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 be considered unless presented within thirty days after the payment Is claimed tc have been made, as the receipt of the paper with the date to which the supscriptIon Is paid plainly printed thereon is prima faoie owl dence of its acceptance as correct.
Connecticut western news., 1900-01-25
CLAYTON.

Social at Stephen Stewards, 31st inst
 Ice gathering has to be postponed until more ice is formed. Some had secured enough, and others nearly enough when the thaw came.
 Last week Sheridan Bailey was chop ping with others in the woods and was struck by falling tree, throwing him down on some rocks and breaking his skull so that the doctors removed pieces of 1t. He lived until Sunday but was delirious most of the time. The funeral was on Tuesday in tue chapel at 10 o'clock, Rev Mir Lewis of Mill River officiating. His age was 24 years Burial ia Salisbury, Ct,
Connecticut western news., 1900-01-25
CORNWALL HOLLOW,

Mrs Elizabeth Merwin is spending the week in Sharon.
 Mrs N. A. Wright has returned to MT Bradford's after several weeks in Ca- naan.
 Miss Carrie Bowman is at E. H. Ocai s.
 A Christian Endeavor social was held A. F. Palmer's Wednesday evening.
Connecticut western news., 1900-01-25
The Pursuit of Pleasure.

We smile at the ignorance of the savage who cuts down the tree in or der to reach its fruits. But the fact Is that a blunder of this description Is made by every person who is over eager and impatient in the pursuit of riaAsZ-e.
Connecticut western news., 1900-01-25
VOLCANIC ERUPPIoNS

Are grand, but Skin Erupiions roh life of joy. Buckleu's Arnica Salve cures them; also Old, Running and Fever Sores, Ulcers. Boils. Felous. Corns, Warts. Cuts. Bruises, Burns, Scslds, Chapped Hands, Chilblsins. Best Pile Cure on earth. Drives ont Psios and Aches. Only 25 cts. a box. Cure guaranteed. Sold by w. H. Camp, Druggist, Canaan; Geo. H.. Clark, Druggist, Salisbury; G. E Frink, Druggist, Falls Village.
Connecticut western news., 1900-01-25
DIsTRICT OF CORNWALL, ss. Probate ( Courf January 2S 1QOO

Estate of Cornelfa Bradford late of Corn wall in said District deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Cornwall hath limited and allowed six months from date hereof, for the creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settle- mert. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarred a recovery. All persons in- debted to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 CHARLES o. MARSH, Administrator. P. O. address, Cornwall, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1900-01-25
Our Mid-winter Sale of
 Merchandise Begins Today

The Mid-winter Sale Begins today. It was expected a week ago. No need to worry. This mid winter sale has fixed place It is the bargain event of the year. And this years effort is bigger and grander than any that have proceeded it. Several months ago we began preparations for this sale. The enormous advance in prices since that time enables us to offer many goods at lower prices than we could replace them for today. Haven't spece to itemise-but be among the first to come and see for your self
Connecticut western news., 1900-01-25

'.It was almost 8 miracle. Burdock Blood Bitters cured me of 8 terrible breaking out all over my body. I am very grateful" Miss Julia Filbridge, West Corn wall, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1900-01-25

"eure the cough and save the life Dr Woods Norway Pine Syrnp cures coughs and colds, down to the very verge of consumption.
Connecticut western news., 1900-01-25
W EST CuRNw ALL.


 John Wood was away for few days last week but has returned.
 Mrs George H. Crandall is on the sick list at this writing. P. O'Donnel is taking care of her.
 O. B. Baldwin is still housed up.
 Miss Mary Morse is still sick though somewhat improved at this writing.
 Joseph Mallinson was in New York cn business the latter part of last week.
 E. 8. Tweedy was in town short time last week.
 Preparations are being made to ship large quantity of clay from the miues here. A large force of men will be em- ployed Tn the spring at the bed,
 Miss Ellen Cochrane is in Lime Rock for short visit.
 Arlington Yutzler, Smith & Sons clerk, was on the sick list last week.
 Frank Bartle of Falls Village was in town Sunday calling on friends.
 The ever popular two act drama "The Last Loaf" was given at the reading room on Friday and Monday eveni. gs last by the young people of this vicini- ty. As is usual when anything of this kind Is attempted by our young people they made decided success. Too much credit cannot be accorded to each one of the characters taking part. Dr M. Pratt also comes in for his share of credit for the faithful manner in which he performed the duty of critic. The amount netted to the Y P. s c. E. fund as the result of the two even lngs entertainment was S35. The cast afn al