davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-22
GREAT RRINGTON.

Two young boys came near being drowned in the vicinity of the fair grounds last Thursday. They ventured on a cake of ice and but for the timely assistance of Fred. Case would have been carried down stream.
 The state road near the foot of Three Mile hill, which was badly damaged by the storm last week, was repaired by F Ii. Joyner of>Pittstield, representative of the state highway commission.
 News was received last week of the death of William T. Price aged A years, at Hartford. The sad event occurred Thursday after brief illness. He was a son of John Price. lawyer who died in this village about 40 years ago. A grandfather. Thomas Twining, was also lawyer here and died about 1866. Besides wife and two children MT Price is survived by mother and two sisters, Mrs Charles R. Brewer and Miss Mary Price of this village. The deceased was enga9 ed in the insurance business at Hartford, where the burial occurred.
 The Riverdale cotton mills started up Monday after being shut down since last Wednesday. The Endrick Woolen mill also started Monday after repairing damages caused by high water.
 William Mulhall and Miss Jennie De Mongin, both of this town, were united in marriage Friday evening. Rev Mar. tin Murphy officiated.
 The annual concert and ball of Hope fire company was largely attended at the Town Hall Friday night. At 8 3C the orchestra rendered we'll selected program. At 9.30 the grand march was formed of 95 couples led by Chief En- gineer John F. Norton and wife and First Assistant B. F. Hopkins and wife Following came the Hook and Ladder company, honorary members of the fire department, and visiting firemen. Al midnight an excellent supper was served in Grand Army hall The occasion as whole was very successful and quite 8 sum of money has been added to the funds of the fire department.
 Town Clerk O. J. Burget, who has been quite ill, is improving.
 The northeast corner of the iron bridge over the Green river near the dam of the fire district was washed out by the high water last week. The bridge is impossible, but in order to save the structure. which is valuable one, the selectmen have placed a strong support of timber under that corner and have chained the bridge to tree. In this way it is hoped to keep it in place till permanent repairs can be made
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-22
aIHEFElEIlD.

Mrs Caroline B. Skillman, who for many years visited at the home of thu ate Mrs Henry w. Garfield, dIed il New York city on Friday last Feb. 16 aged 70 years.
 Mrs Martha Boardman is the guest O. her brother, Hon A, II. Daley, a. Brooklyn, N. Y,
 The Friendly Union closed for tb' winter course last Friday evening, Feb Is. The play given the dramatic clul entitled Marriage Lottery" was wei acted by six of our young people-witl Mrs G w. Grover as the leader-a large audience being present. Pian' Guetts were given by Miss Wilson, Miss Josie Field, Miss Alice Wickwire and NJ ss Beatrice Ellis which were very pleasing and altogether the entertain ment was much enjoyed by all.
 Last Sunday morning the weather being so boisterous only small mum Ter were in attendance at the union ser vice in oug'l church. Sermon preach by Rev. l.. c. H. Adams of the Metho list church.
 Next Sunday morning it is expected that Rev s. A. Burnaby of Canaan, Ct will preach in the Congregations | church.
 The reception given by Mir Beckley'i dancing class was largely attended al the Town Hall on Monday evening despite the unpleasant weather, Abou sixty five people were present and en l joyed the music, the dancing and very nice lunch furnished by the ladies O the class. At 8.30 Baldwin's orchestr' of four pieces began a short concer prog, am and the disciples of Terpslchor' enjoyed themselves until 2 a. m. Tn, class will reorganize and begin ol | March 3 at the Town Hall half tern | of six extra lessons.
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-22
EAST CANAAN.

The church social last Friday evening was we'll attended and fair sum raised G. w. Cowdrey, Jr. entertained the company with his photograph. There were also readings and recitations
 Miss Katharine Utterwiok is spending week or two in New York.
 Mir Edward l. Ives of Iowa is guest of his parents. Mir and Mrs s. P. Ives. Ed" was an East Canaan boy and has many friends here who are glad to see him again.
 Mrs Acel Durham of Sheffield has been at W. P. Pelton's for week, also nurse from Pittsheld is caring fer Mrs Pelton whose condition IS about the same. no better.
 E. l.. Roberts is in New York this week.
 Mrs Philinda Lewis celebrated her 90th birthday on Monday. A few friends were invited to tea.
 Sabin Ives is in a critical condition with diabetis.
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-22
CHA YTON.

The social last week at Mir Jackson s was quite largely attended and nineteen dollars was the result. Next one at Hiram Curtis. 18th inst.
 Last Saturday B M. Rood walked mp to the store and back home with the aid of his cane. We have not known of his doing 1t before in many months, and those who watched him were at loss some of the time to know whether he was moving at all. his progress was so slow, but he persisted in the attempt and accomplished his desire.
 Mir Ferguson and daughter Mary ar rived homo from Thompsonvile last Wednesday week.
 Albert Barnes has bought the team which he has driven the past year, and taken the job of drawing the wood and lime at his uncles' kilns and commenced working for himself last Monday. He has also rented the house where he lives for another year.
 Report says that Hiram Curtiss and Charles Barnes have rented Wm Sah- fords house, recently vacated by Charles Houghtaling and will move there about April 1st.
 Walter Sardam has engaged to work for H. R. Bunnell another year.
 The selectmen of North Canaan have been kept busy since the freshet fixing the bridges and roads here but no bridge was taken away as was re- ported.
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-22
PREVENTED A TRAGEDY.

Timely information given Mrs George Long of New Straitsville, Ohio, prevent ed dreadful tragedy and saved two lives. A frightful cough had long kept her awake every night. She had tried many remedi 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 a severe attack of pneumonis. Such cures are positive proof of the mstchless merit of this grand remedy for curing all throat, che't and lung troubles Only Soc and Sl00. Every bottle guar auteed. Trlsl battle free at W. H Camps drng store, Canaan; G. H. Clark's drug store, Salisbury; G. E.. Fripk's drug store, Falls Village.
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-22

Last week we made an inquiry con- cernlng Lent, and Mrs o. R. Camp has handed us copy of church paper The Diocese of Tennessee-in which we find the following information:
 The term "Lent" has no special sig nificance save only as it designates the time of the Fast before easter It is de- rived from the Anglo Saxon lencten, meaning the spring season, so that the Lenten Fast means simply the Fast that comes in the spring of the year.
 The Fast was appointed at this time for the reason that our Lords Passion and Death occu red at this time of the year, and these devotions of the faithful grouped themselves around that sad hour on Calvary. At first, the Fast may not have extended over the Paschal Week, but it was arranged at very early period to cover the forty days proceeding Easter. Beginning with Ash Wednesday. the period covered IS really forty-six days, but as Sunday has always been observed as Feast, the Sundays are not counted and therefore these six Sundays are called "Sundays in Lent" not of Lent ''They are in the midst of it, but do not form part oi it. On them we continue without in. terruption to celebrate our Saviour's Resurrection"
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-22
SALISBUR Rx.

MT Charles Cane's youngest SOD, who has been sick for some time, died last Monday. He did not rally after having an operation for appendicitis
 Mir John Beckley hal dancing class here again. The first lesson was Satur- day evening to class of twenty.
 MT and Mrs G H. Clark gave whist party on Saturday evening. In spite of the sncw storm a party of thirty six were out, and all report very pleasant time. Mrs Theo. Dexter and Dr Beebe won the first prizes, while Miss Pauline Wells and MT John Goodwin secured the second prizes.
 Rev J. O. Goddard started Tuesday for New York, from which he sails on the St. Louis on Wednesday for three months trip to Egypt, the Holy Land, Italy, France. Salisbury, Eng. and other places of note Rev Geo. &. Clark, now of Hartford, will supply the pulpit during Mir Goddard's absence
 Mir Frank Whyland was home over Sunday.
 The people of the village, also of sur. rounding villages, are looking forward tU the play "In Cranford" which the ladies have been rehearsing for some time. Some of the costumes are very Impressive.
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-22
. FALLS VILLAG E.

Mrs J. H. Belden and Miss Belle Maltbie attended the missionary meet ing at Canaan Tuesday. They report a very good time.
 Dudley Paine and MT Burr of Win. sted were here Saturday looking over the Terrace View property.
 Rev o. W. Hanna preached at Kent last Sunday and Mir Whittey of Bos- ton preached in the chapel.
 J. Fl. Beldan, our clothier, is busy taking his inventory. f
 John Bohlman of Wesleyan Universi ty was home over Sunday.
 Be sure and see the Convention o1 Old Maids tomorrow night and behold what wonders the professor can accom- plish with his machine.
 Frank and Jas. Carroll were called to Norfolk the past week by the illness and death of their brother Thomas.
 A party of seven went to Millertor Tuesday night to visit the Millertop lodge. A very pleasant time was re ported.
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-22
BRISTOL.

MT and Mrs Charles s. Treadway, who are touring the Southern states, expect to be away from home for several weeks,
 Miss Anna 0 Futile. assistant librar. ian, is cri ically i'll at her home on Divinity St. Miss Tuttie underwent an operation for appendicitis about year ago and her condition at present is such that her recovery is not sntioipa. ted.
 The Salvation army has opened new quarters in Brainerd's block on Main St Adjutant Bree and wife are the leaders. The army will hold open meetings each evening and the public are invited.
 Work is progressing rapidly on D. B. Judd X Co.'S block on North Main St. and when completed the structure will present very attractive appearance.
 Tho Sessions Foundry Go. has renew. ed It's contracts with the city of Boston for the furnishings of special castings for the water and sewer departments oi that city.
 Mir and Mrs Solomon O Spring have gone to Florida where they will spend the ensuinR ten weeks.
 Tue Penfield Saw Works Go. is again rushed with orders and the men are working over time This is one of Bristol's most progressive concerns.
 Harry s. Bartholomew cf Edgewood is rapidly recovering from the effects of the operation that he underwent recent ly. Mr Bartholomew is now able to be about the house daily.
 The fair of the Knights of Pythias opens at the opera house Monday even ing and continues every evening through the week closing Saturday evening with the drawing of prizes.
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-22
A Line From Sheffield.

A very remarkable winter says the oldest inhabitant But is it so different from many others, say a century ago? The winters of 18001, 1S01-2, 1S02-3 were known as mild winters, with vege- tation in December and January and ploughing in February; 1803.4 the most severe since 1778; 1901 had remarkable floods in March; 1S02 remarkable great snow storm, Feb. 22; 1907 great and de- structive freshets Feb. l and 24. So this winter must be like many others Sheffield roads have suffered greatly iu the recent freshet, but at this writing Saturday. the snow is falling in 8 man. ner to promise we may get 8 sleighride at last
 "Oh see the snow, the beautiful snow.
 How fast 1t comes down, you know,
 you know.
 Mantle of purity, about as white
 As blacksmith's shirt on Saturday
 night.
 Ho boy, pail of ice water bring
 And over my head the tea bell ring.
 Put.snow on my face while my feet I
 soak.
 I'll have my fun If am dead broke." Those who think the above lines gre from Whittier's 'Snow Bound" may take our assurance that they are not.
 The Ladies Aid Society had de, lightful evening for their supper, realiz ing about $20. Our esteemed con. temporary, the Sheffield Congregation. al Church Record is responsible for the following: "The shortcake is reported as having been of the best, much better, indeed, than the behavior of the stove in which 1t was baked. We are told hat to ka k,,x alr shortcake when conditions favor, but to make it, and make it good, when the top of the oven falls in and people are waiting to be seryed-this must take ar expert.
 MT Charles o. Dewey has gone tc Boston as delegate from Gen. Barnrds Post, G. A. R. Who could better rep resent us than that old veteran of the 18th Mass whose name history gives as one of the volunteers on the "forlorr hope" on that terrible day at Port Hud son in 1863.
 Mrs Martha Boardman has gone tc Brooklyn, N. Y. as guest of her brother Hon. A. Fl. Daley.
 Mrs Caroline B. Skillman, who vii be remembered as summer visitor here by our older people, died at her home iu New York on Friday, aged 79. Michael Madden, who was buried 1T Canaan on Saturday. was born in Sh sf field where he was we'll known and high ly esteemed.
 Frank Durham has declined the in vitation given to him to deliver an ad dress on the Power of the Press. H. has just purchased new one-a hay press-that promises to be great con venience to our farmers. The annual dinner of the Berkshire Society will be given at the Hotel Man haitian. New York, Feb. 23. All resi- dents of this favored region are invited Gov Crane is expected to be presen and many will go from here.
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-22
STORY OF A SLAVE.

To be bound hand and foot for years by the chains of disease is the worst form of slavery. George D. Williams of Manchester, Mich, tells how such e slave was made free. He says: "My wife has been so helpless for five years that she could not turn over in bed alone. After using two bottles of Elec. trio Blttere. she is wonderfully improv- ed and able to do her own work. The supreme remedy for female diseases quickly cures nervousness, sleeplessness melancholy, headache, backache, faint. ing and dizzy spells. This miracle working medicine is godsend to weak sickly, run down people Every bottle guaranteed. Only 50 cents Sold by W, H, Camp, Druggist, Canaan; Geo. H. Clark, Druggist. Salisbury; G. F. Frink. Druggist. Falls Village.
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-22
Theatrical Notes.

The Fadettes Womsn's orchestia 8 of Boston are the next attraction at the Peoples Course in the Winsted Opera House appearing there Wednesday even- ing, Feb. 28. There are twenty artists considered the finest orchestra of wom- en players in America
 E. s. Spooner, manager of the we'll known Spooner Comedy Co. died of pneumonia at hospital in :MerIden on Tuesday.
 Alfred Burlington of Hartford went to New Britain on Monday and twice terribly thrashed Walter Barney an ac. tor of the Elroy Stock Go. Barney had been too intimate with Mir Harrington s l4-years.oh daughter May.
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-22

The NEWS is pleased to state that the National Assembly of the League of American Wheelmen Thursday relin- quished control of racing, and abolished the amateur clause of mem bership. All other references to amateur wheelmen were stricken from the constitution. The amendments bringing about this sweeping change in the conduct of the league were offered by | B. Potter and were adopted amid the cheers of the delegates. These questions and that of the establishment of good roads occu- pied the attention of the delegates un- til a late hour. There were bat four votes against the abolition of the rac- ing and amateur clauses.
 The NEws has long been of the opin- ion that the l.. A. w. did not belong in the racing business.
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-22
DISTRICT OF CANAAN, ss. Probate Court,


 Estate of Michael Madden late of North Canaan In said District, deceased.
 Upon the application of Alberto T. Rora- back of said Norrh Canaan praying that an instrument in writing purporting to be the last will and testament of said deceased, may be admitted to probate, and that letters testamentary or letters of administration with will annexed may be granted on said es- tate as per application on file more fully ap. pears, it is
 Ordered, that said application be heard and determined at the Probate office fin North Canaan In said district, on the 26th day of February, A.. D 1900, at two o'clock m the afternoon, and that notice be given to all persons interested in said estate of the pen- peney of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing a copy Of this order once flu some newspaI CT having a circulation in said district, and by posting n copy thereof on the public sign-post In tho town of Nort1 Canaan at least four days before the day of said hearing 10 appear il they see cause, at said time and place and be h ard relative thereto and make return tJ this court.
 Attest: DAVID O. WHrTTLEsEr, Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-22
" EST CURNW ALI.

Thomas ". England vas up from Bridgeport over Sunday at Robert N. Cochrane's Fred. Scoville was also in town over Sunday.
 Miss Jessie G. Wheaton is home for two weeks preparatory to going away on another casn.
 It is reported that our pastor, Rev w. O. Ferris, is to resign his pastorate here at the expiration of his two years, in May. The. we'll wishes of the communi. ty attend him in his decision.
 Miss Helen J. Wolfe of Ansonia is making her usual visit with her grand. parents here.
 Deputy Sheriff M. A. Hollack took four children from this town to the re. spective school at Meriden and Middle. town last week.
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-22
IT SAVED HIS LEG.

F. A. Dsnforth. of LaGrsnge, Gs., suffered inte nsely for six months with a frightful running sore on his leg, but writes that Bucklen's Arnica Salve wholly cured it in ten days. 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. H Clark, druggist, Salisbury; c. E, Frink, Falls Village.
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-22
RISMAROK,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 snccess they bring. use Dr. King s new Life Pills. They develop every power of brain and body. Only 25 c. at w. H. Camps drug store. Canaan; Geo H. Clsrk's drug store Salisbury c E. Frink's drug store, FallsVillage.
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-22
CANAAN VALLEY.

Elsewhere in this paper is mentioned the drowning of Joseph Deloy's five year old son. The funeral was held at two o'clock at the house on Sunday at t-rnonn. and burial in Canaan Valley The parents have the sympathy of all in their great affl iction.
 The school in Wsdsworth district closed Friday of last week.
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-22
HIM E ROCK.

Mir H. H. Daboll of Memphis. N. Y., is visiting his cousins, the Ensigns, at the "Hive."
 M. B. Richardson has recently placed . very nice pool table in his house
 Miss Harriet Ensign returned Friday evening last, from very pleasant visit with friends.
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-22

The Boers in retreating without des- psrately fighting an overwhelming forcs of British soldiers give evidence that the Boers consider discretion the better part of valor and they do not wantonly sacrifice their men.
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-22
FROM THE OTHER PAPERS.

More persons were killed and injured in the factories of New York last year than were killed and wounded in the war with Spain. These figures come from state bureau, and suggest the necessity of reform somewhere.-New Haven Palladium.
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-22
LeQdt Notices.
DIsTRIoT OF SHARON. ss. Probate Court

n1STRICT OF SHARON, ss. Probate Court U February 20, 1900.
 Estate of Daniel Hall late of Sharon in said District. deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of sharon hath limited and allowed 6 months from date hereof, for the creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly at'ested, within said time, will be debarred recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make lmmed- late payment to
 ALBBRT l.. HALL, Executor. P. o. address, Cornwall Bridge, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-22
FASSETT & PUEVER
 GREAT HARRINGTON. MASS. Special Hosiery Sale ]

We offer complete line of Ladies' and Chidren's Fast Black Hose Special Prices They purchased before any advance had taken place in cotton yam and comprise the best Amercan German and French manufacturers goods. LOT MO- -Lisle Thread and very fine Cotton Hose high .spiced heel and double soles, worth 65 and 7Ec pair for 50c LOT NO "A very fine Cotton Hose would be cheap at boc for 35c pair LOT MO- 3-Laies Cotton Hose, full length good weight and extra fine guage silk finish, would be cheap at 35c pair, for 25c. LOT NO A.-Ladies Cotton Hose worth 19c in all black black with white split foot, also tan color, pair for 25c. Ladies' Wool Hose 25c pair. Chdren's Wool Hose, all sizes, at 15c pair LOT NO 5-Boys Very Heavy Hose ribbed all sizes worth 25c pair for 19c
 Mems East Black and Colored Hose good weight, would be cheap at 25c pair; we offer them pair for 25c.
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-22
subscripsion Accouns.

The date on the colored slip of paper with the name of the subscriber shows the tune 70 which the subscription is paid: thus, R. B. Smith 5jul99 indicates that Mir smith hus pafa for his paper SO July 5, lSs9. It is hoped that subscribers will sec to It shat tner account, as Indicated by the date OF their papers, Is always correct, and when they pay for re- newal ot 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 be considered unless presented within thirty days after the payment Is claimed tc nave been made, as the receipt of the paper w!tl the date to which the supscriptIon IS palo plainly printed thereon Is prima facie cVl dence of its acceptance IS correct
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-22

Dr Jameson once tried to conquer the Boers with 500 men. How ridiculous it must seem to him now.
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-22
DIsTRloT OF CANAAN. ss Probate Court.

nISrRlCT OF CANAAN ss Prob. b..te Court, D February 2, 1900.
 Estate of Edmund D. Lawrence late of North Canaan in said District deceased. The Court of Probate for the District of Canaan hath limited and allowed six months from date hereof for tie 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 payment to
 LYDIA R. LAWRENCE, Executrix,
 Canaan Conn
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-22

nISTRICr OF CANAAN, ss. I'rubate Court. lI February C, 1900.
 Estate Of Irene J. Church late Of North Ca- naau in said Dis rct, deceased. The Court ot Probate for tho District of Canaan hath limited and allowed six months from date hereof for the creditors of said cs- tate ta exhibit their claims for settlement Those who neglect te present their accounts, properly attesfed. within said time, will ba debarred n recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immedi- ate payment to
 JOSEPH N. PEAT, Cnnnnn, Conn. THOMAS l.. NORTON, Lakeville, Conn.
 Executors.