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Connecticut western news., 1901-08-01
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The entertainment given last week for the benefit of the Village Improve ment Society was well attended and the handsome sum of S76 was realized. MT Beattie of Ashley Falls was the star of the evening and his singing received many compliments. The drills were well done and the young ladies who took part in them deserve many thanks.
 The Hose Go. Social and concert will be given Thursday evening of this week. Let us not forget it and let us give "the boys" our hearty support,
 Heman B. Callendar, of Boston, is visiting friends iI Sheffield.
 W. D French and his brother T. B. French, carried party of seven young ladies to Lake Buell. on Thursday last. The young ladies remained to camp out" in cottage by the lake, and many of their Sheffield friends have since visited them The young ladies camping are the Misses Lucia and Car rie Lee, Louise, Hattie and Clara Boardman, Catherine Andrus, Lillian Everett and May Shears
 Miss E. A. Sage is guest of E. l.. VanDeusen at Green River Farm, Great Harrington.
 Sheffield will be we'll filled with sum- mer guests for the month of August. The popular boarding houses are al- ready filled to overhowing, and rooms outside gre in great demand.
Connecticut western news., 1901-08-01
LAk RvlLLn

Rev H. Maibee and Mrs Maibee of Southfield, Mass. and the parents of Mrs Maibee, Mir and Mrs Westcott of West Concord, Minn called on the J M Miller and A. H. Heaton families last week Wednesday. Mir and Mrs Maibee returned home on the afternoon train but MT and Mrs Westcott remain ed over night the guests of Mir A. H Heaton. On Thursday they went to Ore Hill in company with Mrs M H yon Minn., to visit Mir and Mrs Geo. Cook. Mrs Silvernale came East with MT and Mrs Westcott to visit her par ents Mir and Mrs J. M. Miller. They will all return home next week and on the way ill visit the Pan-American Ex- position.
 The new manager of the H7lley Mfg. Co.,, Malcolm Rudd, Is a very progress sive and active man. He is at present engaged in beautifying and renovating the factory buildings and surrounding grounds. The two carpenter shop buildings between the factory and the R R depot have been moved away and the whole grounds graded and SOW n | with grass seed. Between the fac tory and the freight depot near the pond, he has constructed flower bed, which pleases every body that passe> there. The office building has been neatly repainted and before Mir Rudd gets through all the factory buildings will be painted.
 For the benefit of strangers and the rising generation of this vicinity we | hak fc ha successor as manager of the Holley Mfg (pocket knife) Co.,, the oldest in this country; to his recently deceased and much lamented father. Col Wm. B. Rudd; and grandson of the late Ex Gov. A. H. Holley, the founder of the company, which was organized way back in the forties of the last century. Rev. Chas. Oakley. (son of Rev John | G. Oakley, D D. wife and two chil- dreu were here last week and called on their many friends. They were the guests of Mir and Mrs Henry Barnett.
 The two year old daughter, Helen ", of Mir and Mrs John Garrity died sud- denly of appendicitis. July 18th. Flu neral services were held at the house last week Monday. Rev Father Ban- non officiated. Interment was made in the Sheffield Catholic cemetery.
 Miss Cora Rode of Sheffield, Mass. is here visiting her aunt. Mrs Fred Bar. tholomew.
 Miss Della Fretts, ''one of our milli. ners" is visiting friends in Bristol, Conn.
 MT McEwan wife and son of New York city were here last week visiting Mir and Mrs Geo Eckert.
 The second weekly social dance this season at the Wononsco House was sn joyed last Monday evening by the guests of the hotel and their friends ir this village and vicinity.
Connecticut western news., 1901-08-01

It seems from our West Cornwall news that the old town is about to go into the state road scheme. Proceed with caution, Cornwallites, and bear in mind that the roads when finished must suit Mir Macdonald or the state won't pay that three-fourths. Also study the difference between permanent improve ments and temporary repairs. The town of Cornwall must have money to invest if they can go into the state road scheme without raising the tax rate, be- cause the usual annual expense for repair of roads and bridges is lessened scarcely at all; and one-fourth of whatever amount Is used in state road construction is an extra expense to the town. In the instance of 5000 appropriation, Corn wall must raise $2250 more than usual. Can it be done in two years without raising the taxes?
Connecticut western news., 1901-08-01

We are of the opinion that the court of inquiry which will convene Septem- Der 12 will vindicate Admiral Schley and prove him the real hero of Santia- go. He Is pretty certain to get fair trial from Admirals Dewey, Kimberly and Benham, and Admiral Sampson $ animus is likely to be clearly shown. Politics can not be dragged into the matter now as the court is composed of men of different political affiliations and the controversy never had any DO litical aspect except as some cheap pol iticians tried to use their little influence with the administration to the detri. ment of Schley, but without effect.
Connecticut western news., 1901-08-01
ASHLEY FALLS,

The Ashley Falls Marble Go. have nearly completed their equipment and are prepared to do large business. They have four gangs of saws and a smoothing machine running in their new mill and are shipping sawed stone almost every day. Part of their ma chinery is operated by steam and part by electricity. Their immense travelling derrick, operated by electricity. tray erses the entire length of the quarry, . ld lifts blocks of stone weighing ten to twenty tons, raising them from the bottom of the quarry, about 50 feet below the surface, and de- pOsits them on cars ready to be shipped, or places them on trucks ready to be run to the gangs of saws. The steam drills, channeling machines, and other equipment ire objects of interest to everyone, and visitors are kindly shown around the plant and the workings oi the different machiues are explained tc them.
 Ralph Hurlburt has a dozen summe, b arders from Hartford.
 Business is booming here, the quarry the stores and Manvel's grist mill arc regular bee hives of industry at present and business is good at Beattie X Col monumental works.
Connecticut western news., 1901-08-01
KENT.

Spectacle Lake is fast becoming a favorite resort. Several families from New Milford and other places are oc cupying cottages on it's banks.
 Boarders are at the Weetanog in Schsghticoke, and at Rocky Glen; also number at Macedonia and North Kent.
 Mrs W. H. Stuart and daughters of New Haven are visiting relatives here.
 Mrs G. W. Lewis of Bridgeport is with ber sister, Mrs Susan Watson,
 Mrs H Smith and sons of New Haven are spending some time at Rev. G. H. Smiths.
 Mrs Rollin Frink and Kenneth are visiting in Bethel.
 Miss Melinda Stuert of Lincoln, Neb |, is guest of the Misses Stuart.
 Miss Levey Frink has returned from Bridgeport Her friend, Miss Mamie Bibbins, is with her.
 J. F. Gibbs is in Buffalo. Marshall Gibbs, who has been i'll for some time, still continues quite feeble.
 Arthur Ingraham has had the mis- fortune tJ lose his valuable Shepherd dog. It was sccidently caught under the wheels of heavy hay wagon back ing out of the barn and was instantly killed.
 Martin Lane killed rsttlesnake near his house in Bulls Bridge last week that had ten rsttles. A short time previous rattleanake was captured on the front door step of Henry H. Spoon. er's house.
Connecticut western news., 1901-08-01

Twenty years ago the Bender fami- ly of Kansas became notorious for their wholesale murders in Labette county where they ran an isolated hotel and killed and plundered the unsuspecting traveller. The family were driven out of the county before the crimes were fastened upon them, aud the portrait of John Bender has been used extensively by phrenologists and criminologists ts depict the degenerate. Last week the Renders were located in the northwes- tern part of Colorado. A reward of $10, 1000 is offered for their arrest ar officers expect to capture them in few days.
Connecticut western news., 1901-08-01
NEW BORG.

Mir and Mrs Willis Clark of Sheffield visited friends in town Sunday.
 Miss Wright of New York, is sitting at Mir Knights.
 Miss Hattie Ford and brother, of Winsted. are visiting at John Hyde's
 The Christian Endesvor Society gave a social at the ladies' psrlors Wednes. day evening, July 24, and cleared about ten dollars.
 It is rumored that Mir Gillette of Hartford. the father of our minister, has rented Mrs Trescott's house for the month of August.
 Mrs Prescott of Sheffield visited frIen in town Sunday.
 Turner X Cooks band of Southfeld have two engagements for this week, one at Sheffield, another in New Marl. boro Saturday night
Connecticut western news., 1901-08-01
The Shirt Wafaf Man,

What's the matter. fatherT called Aunt Geehaw from the kitchen as she heard loud words being spoken In the dining room.
 'Matter enoughr' exclaimed Uncle Gee haw indignantly. "l b'lieve in bein com fortable an sittin at table in your shirt sleeves, but l tell this here summer boarder feller thet If he wants tew sit an eat at table with me an Sary, b gosh, he's got tew put on a vest"-Brooklyn Ea gle
Connecticut western news., 1901-08-01
sIeO REWARD, sIse

The readers of the CONNECTICUT WESTERN Grws will be pleased to learn that there is a, least one dreaded disease that science has been able to cure in all Its stages, and that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure is the only pos- itive cure now known to the medical fraterni. ty. Catarrh being constitutional disease requires constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting di. rectly upon the blood and mucous surfaces oi the system, thereby destroying the founda- ton of the disease. and giving the patient strength by building up the constitution and assisting nature In doing It's work. The pro- prietors have 30 much faith in It's curative powers that they offer One Hundred Dollars for any case that it fails to cure, Send for list of testimonials.
 F.. CHENEY co. Toledo, O.
 Sold by Druggists 75c.
 Halls Family Pills are the best.
Connecticut western news., 1901-08-01
THEIR SECRET IS OUT.

All Sadieville. Ky, was curious tc learn the cause of the vast improve, ment in the health of Mrs s. P. Whit. taker, who had for long time endured untold suffering from chronic bron- chial trouble. 'It's all due to Dr. King s New Discovery" writes her husband Ut completely cured her and also cured our little granddaughter of severe at tack of Whooping Cough" It positive ly cures Coughs. Colds, LaGrippe, Bron- chitis, all Throat and Lung Troubles. Guaranteed bottles 5Oc and $1 CO., Trial bottles free at W. H. Camps drug store. Canaan; G. E. Frink's drug store, Falls Village
Connecticut western news., 1901-08-01
Circumstantfal Evidence.

Papa-Where's my umbrella? I'm sure I put It in the hall stand with the others last evening.
 Willie-I guess Mabers beau took h when he went home last night.
 Mabel-Why. Williel The ideal
 Willie-Well, when he was sayin good night to you, heard him say, '1'm goin to steal just one."-Philadelphia Press.
Connecticut western news., 1901-08-01

The age of miracles has ceased. A shower of frogs or fishes will no longer seem strange to the ordinarily we'll read person. Professor Roberts of Cornell last week said that it is generally ac. cepted now by the scientific world that frog spawn could be carried up in the atmosphere. matched out in the clouds and that shower of frogs would result.
Connecticut western news., 1901-08-01
TO SAVE HER CHILD

From frightful disagreement Mrs Nsnuie Gsllegsr, of La Grange, Gs.. ap- piled Bucklen's Arnics Sslve to great sores on her head and face, and writes it's quick cure exceeded all her hopes. It works wonders in Sores, Bruises, Skin ET Tlptions, Cuts, Burns, Scalds 4nl Piles 25c. Cure guaranteed by W II Camp. druggist, Canaan; G.. E. Frink, druggist, Falls Village.
Connecticut western news., 1901-08-01
The Bright Scholar.

Only one boy remained standing In the spelling down" contest.
 "Pseudopcripteral," said the teacher languidly.
 "P-s-e-u-d-o-p-e-r-i-p-t-e-r-a-l," spelled the bright scholar.
 Bed" said the teacher.
 "B-e-dd," said the bright scholar. Wrong" said the teacher. How did you happen to fall down on such a simple word as bed? ?''
 Because" said the bright scholar, "I am tired, and I am sure there Is nothing better to fall down on."
 And he rolled over and went to sleep.- Indianapolis Sun.
Connecticut western news., 1901-08-01
ASTOUNDED THE EDITOR,

Editor s. A. Brown of Bennettsville, s. O., was once immensely surprised "Through long suffering from Dys pepsia he writes. "my wife was greatly run down. She had no strength. or her stomach. but she tried Electric after using four bottles, she is entirely we'll. can eat anything. It's a grand tonic. and it's gentle laxative qualities are splendid for torpid liver" For In. digestion, Loss of Appetite. Stomach and Liver troubles, it's positive. guar anteed cure. Only soc at W. H. Camps drug store. Canaan; q. E. Frink's drug store, Falls Village.
Connecticut western news., 1901-08-01

The parks. near the depot, which were so slow of completion, have prov en that good things come slow, and this year have presented pleasant spectacle of what was for years an eye sore to most people. Remember the ladies did it.
Connecticut western news., 1901-08-01

Just for this week, while the editor is attending to other business, the dutiful son John is sitting in the sanctum chair and with his mother, the regular assist ant, is responsible for this issue.
Connecticut western news., 1901-08-01
WHAT A TALE IT TELLS.

If that mirror of yours shows q wretched, sallow complexion, jsun- diced look, moth patches and blotches on the skin. it's liver trouble; but Dr. Kings New Life Pills regulate the liver, purify the blood. give clear skin, rosy cheeks. rich complexion. Only 25c at W. H. Camps drug store, Canaan; c. E. FrInk's drug store, Falls Village.
Connecticut western news., 1901-08-01
TERMS OF SURsCRIPTION.
ubscripstOn Account.

The date on the colored slip of paper with
 ,he name of the subscriber shows the time to which the subscription is paid: thus, R. B. Smith 5julOl indicates that Mir Smith has paid for his paper to July ,, l90l It is hoped that subscribers will see to it that their account, as indicated by the date or their papers, is always correct, and when they pay tor a re- newal Of their subscription will observe whether their date is changed tC' indicate the proper credit, and in the event oi an error to inform for correction at once. No claims
 or errors in these accounts will hereafter be considered unless presented within thirty days after the payment is claimed tc nave been made, as the re ceipt of the paper with the date to which the supscriptIon is paid plainly printed thereon is prima facie owl dence of it's acceptance US correct.
Connecticut western news., 1901-08-01
Glad Possibility.

Great Scott" exclaimed Starboard as they turned the corner; "the boarding house is a6re."
 Let's hurry," suggested Port; maybe we'll get something warm."-Philadel- phia Record.
Connecticut western news., 1901-08-01
Nothing D0fur.

Did y git somethin t eat at dat house. WearyT
 Mt! Wen I breaches de subjeck. de ioidy springs joke on me"
 "Wot was de joke"
 "Aw, de same old sawp = Denyey TimeS
Connecticut western news., 1901-08-01
Out of an Enraremsut.

Tramp-Please, mum, would ye mind helpin a reduced professional gentleman wot can't git engagements this time of year?
 Farmers Wife-HuhI Professional gentleman, are you?
 Tramp-Yes, mum. I'm a professional scarecrow, mum.-New York Weekly.
Connecticut western news., 1901-08-01
Philosophy,

A ring at the telephone disturbed the suburbanite in his office down town.
 'HelloP' he said, placing the receiver to his ear.
 ''Is that NIT. LongwayT said . voics through the phone.
 Yes"
 Your house h on fire"
 He reflected moment.
 Well" he said. "by the time I can get out there the fire will have been put out or the house will have burned down. GoodbyP'-Chicago Tribune.
Connecticut western news., 1901-08-01
THE HOUSEWIVES PARTi

Oh, men, and oh brothers, and all of you others, I beg of you pause and listen bit And I'll tell without altering any of it, The tale of the housewies part. Mixing and fixing. Brewing and stewing, Blasting and tasting, Lifting and siftng Stoning and boning Toastng and roasting, Kueading and seeding, Straining and draining, Poking and soaking Choosing and using Reasoning and seasoning, Pairing and sharing-
 This is the housewife's part. Filling and spillipg, Pounding and sounding, Dreaming and stesmng, Skmmipg and trimming Hopping and choppng Coring and pouring, Smelling and smelling, Grinding and mndng Firing and tifing, Carving and serving
 This is the housewfes part. Oing and boiling and broiling Buying and trying and frying Burning and turning and churning, Pricing and icing and slcing flashing and mashing and splsshing, Scanning and planning and canning, Greasng and squeezing and freezing This is the housswife's part. Aching and baking and making and shaking. Beating and heating and seating and treating. Oh men, and oh. brothers and all of you others Do you envy the housewife's partY SUSIE M BEST. in New Orleans Times Democrat
Connecticut western news., 1901-08-01

Now we shall have to pay our poll taxes The law goes into effect today which fixes penalty of imprisonment in jail for persons who do not pay their poll and military taxes.
Connecticut western news., 1901-08-01
Nothing Lost.

He-We may have to wait some time before We can get married. dear.
 She-Perhaps it is just as we'll Papa says be expects 10 do twice as much busi- ness next year as this.-Detroit Free PSesa
Connecticut western news., 1901-08-01

East Canaan Isn't the only village with fagless liberty pole. We have a flag pole higher than Gilderoy's kite and $25 flag. but they don't get to- gether.
Connecticut western news., 1901-08-01

Chief Nicholson should nave brought the Fosburgh case before the Canaan s)urts.
Connecticut western news., 1901-08-01

Confidence is good quality in sport ing contests, but overconfdence and carelessness has lost many game.
Connecticut western news., 1901-08-01
THURSDAY, AUGUST l. 1901.
Town topics :-Baseball, baseball.

To the Canaan base ball team;- Uneeda ginger wafer.
Connecticut western news., 1901-08-01

The Borden's, the Cummings block, and Lou Guernsey have materialized. . How about the trolleys?
Connecticut western news., 1901-08-01

nIsTRICT ofsHARoN, ss. Probate Court, U July n, 1901
 Estate of William Tickner late of Sharon in said District, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Sharon hath limited and allowed six months from date hereof tor 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 10 said estate are requested to make immedi- ate payment to
 SETH H. CHAPMAN, Administrator. P. O. Address, Cornwall Bridge, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1901-08-01

STOPS THE COUGH AND WORK g OFF THE COLD.
 Laxative Bromo-Q -Quinine Tablets cure a cold in one day. No cure, no pay. Price 25 cents.
Connecticut western news., 1901-08-01

Pyny-Pectoral Relieves Right Away and makes a speedy end of coughs and eolds.
Connecticut western news., 1901-08-01
LeQdl Notices.

DIsTRIoT OF CANAAN, ss. Probate Court, h July 3l, 1901.
 Estate of Phebe A. Belden late of Canasn, In said District, deceased.
 The administrator having exhibited his ad- ministrafion account with said estate to this Court for allowance, 1t is
 ORDERED, that the 8th day of August, A. D.. 1901. at two o'clock in the afternoon, at the probate office in North Canaan be and the same is assigned for hearing on the allowance of said administration account, with said estate. and this court directs the said administrator to give public notice to all persons interested therein to appear and be heard thereon, by publishing copy of this order in some newspaper having a circula- tion in said district. and by posting copy oi town where the deceased last dwelt I've days before said day of hearing, and return make to this court.
 Attest, DAVID 0. WHIrTLEsgY, Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1901-08-01

Advertise in the NEWS.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1901-08-02
A Severe Lesson.

A sweet-seented two-eolumn story
comes from Bridgeport, but for the
sake of deeency and the narrow path
of rectitude from which this paper
never deviates we will tell it in few
paragraphs.
The agent of a leading San Francisco
paper visited that burg and expressed
desire TO see mahala. A man of
the place, hearing of this, donned a
dress skirt and red handkerchief and
contrived to meet the traveller. Dur
ing conversation the ''ladyv refused
money, but wanted bottle of whisky.
The man procured the liquor and
when he gave her the bottle she grab
bed it by the neck and, using it as a
club, knocked him down. Then she
proceeded to kick him front and rear
and rolled him all over the place. To
the traveller the situation was most
delicate and serious. Dazed and bleed
ing from his wounds, he could neither
take to the woods or yell for help.
A moment later the s'officers'' closed
in on them, and the corpulent agent of
great daily newspaper was taken in
to custody. Not long after early
candle light that evening there was a
mock trial The defendant, charged
with giving whisky to an Indian, was
scared plum to death. A jury of twelve
men, good and true, and a half dozen
temporary disciples of Choate and
Blackstone were in attendance, literal
ly buried in volumes of legal lore.
An inzling of what was going on
was noised abroad and the ''court
room" was crowded. Many witnesses
were examined and the evidence was
overwhelmingly against the defendent
Then followed the arguments by the
attorneys The "Judge's'' charge
to the jury was a scorcher. lndigna.
ton fairly stewed out of his pores and
his high forehead glowed with the
warmth of his feelings and the disgust
he felt for the miserable being before
| him.
And the poor, miserable beingl Ht
didn't look as if he had change for q
pants button. Who can tell what was
passing through his mind as he stoot
trembling before that august tribuna
listening to his own heart beatings'
He was the crest-fallen hero of very
sad story, all of which is not related
here. Let the sad, uncertain rustlinl
of oblivion's solemn curtain settle ovel
the rest