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Connecticut western news., 1901-12-12
FALLS vILLAG F.

Mrs Newton. who has been feeble for some time, went to New Milford Mcn- day to make her home with her dsugh- ter.
 Will McCabe, who has been working in the creamery, has given up his iob there and gone to Pawtucket to work in tea store with his uncle.
 The counters. etc. have finally arrived for the savings bank, and it is hoped that it will be ready for occupancy by Jan. 1st.
 The timber for the frame of the sheds to be put up back of the savings bank is on the ground and will soon be erected.
 The date for the dedication of the M. E. church has been set for the 22d. It was intended to dedicate it on the 18th, but Presiding Elder Wright could not come on that date. D. B. Tiffany has purchased the standing timber in the Robbins swamp and will put mill and gang of men in at once to convert it into lumber.
 Chas Hanchett got fine pair of high stepping horses from New Jersey Tues. day, and shipped hia brown road horse to parties there Tuesday night. Miss Merwin, teacher at the D. M. Hunt school, had to close her school yesterday, until after Christmas, on account of her voice giving out, occas- toned by a cold. Miss Belle Maltbie will teach this week for her.
Connecticut western news., 1901-12-12
EAST CANAAN.

A new hall at East Canaan is a OCT. tainty. A meeting was held at Garfield Bros. office for the purpose of organiz ing a hall corporation. Articles oi association and bylaws were adopted. aud directors were elected as follows; Wallace Garfield. E. s. Roberts, G. W. Oowdrey, Jr.. George Dunning. M. Keane, Fred Emmons, c. Fl. Johnson. Wallace Garfield, president; E l.. Roberts, secretary and treasurer. Suffic- lent funds have been subscribed, and immediate action will be taken for it's erection. The land has been purchased of Isaac Eg mons opposite the residence of A. B. Garfield. The hall Is to be 30x50 feet, two stories high. upper floor for hall, lower room for kitchen and dining room.
 Rev. O. W. Hanna is to organize 8 class in Geology, Thursday evening.
 MT and Mrs Drake (nee Miss Eunice Sage) were guests over Sunday at O. H. Sags's.
 The following pupils have been pes- feet in attendance during the month. ending Nov. 29. 1901, in the interme- diate room. Felicia Touruier, Julia Foley, George Condon, Willie Thomp. son, Michael Foley, Fannie Condon. Roy Brinton. Nellie McCarty and Jose phine Carsvati.
Connecticut western news., 1901-12-12
POINTERS.

Holly for Christmas. See adv.
 Farm at Southfield. Mass, for rent or sale. See adv.
 Read notice of annual meeting of stockholders of National Iron Bank.
 A desirable store at Falls Village is offered for rent after Jan. l. See adv.
 Six handsome two-seat family sleighs to select from at Beniamin's up-to. date repository.
 Benjamin proposes to make things bum at his repository during sleighing season See adv.
 Hornbeck Brothers just want to ask one thing of you. For explanation, read their new advertisement. .
 E P. Hunt & Co.'s new advertisement is brim full of suggestions in regard to Christmas goods. You better read it.
 Two to one. Yes, two announce ments and one invitation are contained in Jackson, Eggleston & Co.'S holiday advertisement. Don't fail to read them.
 The personal property belonging to the estate of Elisha M. Rood, deceased, will be sold at auction on Saturday. Dec. 21. For particulars, see adv. F. R. Collin ought to go to spelling school, and you ought to go to Collin B jewelry store and see his Christmas goods. His new advertisement is the cause of these remarks.
 Fassett Brothers offer great bargains in holiday goods, especially in books from 15 cents to 39 cents. They are also slaughtering the prices in hosiery and golf capes. Read their new adv. Belden is determined to get out o the clothing business on or before New Years. He will sell the balance of hi. stock, including gents furnishing goods, without regard to value. Don fail to read his new adv.
Connecticut western news., 1901-12-12
PRO-BOER MEETING.

A meeting was held in Chicago. H., Dec. 8. by Boer sympathizers under the auspices of the Chicago branch of the American Transvasl League, in the interest of peace. An eloquent address was made by W. Bourke Cochran who denounced British methods in South Africa. In his closing remarks he said
 Providence has so ordered events, that the President of the United States can compose this bitter quarrel. It is an extraordinary opportunity offered to an extraordinary man. It would not be necessary to draw the sword, to make any threat of armed intervention, or to take an unfriendly attitude One word spoken to the English am bassador or in restore peace. establish justice, secure liberty to these burghers. promote enor. mously the prosperity of the human race, and bring immeasu-esble glory to the American nation. Will that word be spoken? Will Theodore Roosevelt improve this opportunity for mself, his country, and the whole human race?"
 Following MT Cochran was an earnest speech by Bishop Spaulding of Peoria which reused the audience to high pitch Of enthusiasm. A letter was re- ceived from Carl Sehurz in which he said that if there is anything apt to revive the old snti-British feelings in tbis republic, it is the terrible spectacle presentated by the Boer war.
 resolution was also adopted com mending Governor Yates of Illinois for assistance for the occupants of concen- tration camps in South Africa.
Connecticut western news., 1901-12-12
STATE NEWS,

Sheriff Brown delivered six convicts from Middlesex county at the state prison Saturday and eight were sent there from Hartford county. Hartford Post.
 Grove Tanning, of New Hartford, after a faithful service of forty eight years with the Grsenwoods company, retired Nov. 30, at his own yolition, and with his family will reside in Pleasant Valley.
 Major Frederick A. Spencer, a gallant soldier and former prison director, died at Waterbury, Dec. 8. of Bright's dis ease, aged 68 years MT Spencer held prominent positions in various organ izations in Waterbury.
 Miss Florence Miriam Downer, daugh- of Mir and Mrs W. M. Downer. died at her home in Bridgeport, Dec 2, from the effect of bullet wound. It is be- lieved that she was trying to extract a bullet from 8 revolver when it explod. ed, the ball entering her heart.
Connecticut western news., 1901-12-12
LAK RvlLLn

Our lake was completely covered with ice last Saturday. strong enough so that the boys skated all the way across it.
 Miss Scofeld is the new kindergarten teacher in place of Miss Richards, who recently resigned on account of illness.
 Ebert Eggleston is laid up with a severe cut in his left foot, which he re- ceived while cutting wood, his axe slipping accidently.
 A. Fl. Heston wrenched his back while lifting lot of mats last Saturday, which has disabled him to do any work since.
 Miss Addie Chapin is we'll again and has resumed her duties as teacher of the Ore Hill school.
 J. M. Miller, our harness maker, has a fine lot of horse blankets, plush and fur robes. also dress suit cases, trunks and satohels, which are very suitable for Xmas gifts. Mrs Edward Winckworth has been quite ill for two weeks. At the present writing she is able to sit up few hours each day.
Connecticut western news., 1901-12-12
NORFOLk.

Harry Atwood, assistant librarian at the Norfolk Library. has rendered his resignation to take effect January 1st Mir Atwood plans to take a business course at the Banks business college, Philadelphia, Pa
 Mrs Buffum, mother of the late Mrs Beverstock, who has been at the Rob- bins house for several days. has return ed to Keene, N H.
 Nathan TIbbals of South Norfolk has been engaged to teach the Hall Meadow school.
 The United States mail inspector went over the rural free delivery route in Norfolk on Monday.
 The lecture by Prof. Beuhler of the Hotchkiss school, which was held at the Eldridge gymnasium, Friday, was well attedded. The subject was Read ing Aloud"
 On Tuesday the members of the Litchfield Northwest Conference of Congregational Churches met for a ses- sion at the chapel The membe s were the guests of the Rev. and Mrs Stearns. A dinner was given to the members at the Stevens House.
 The membership of the Norfolk Glee Club has been increased by twelve this year.
 For the past three years Mrs F. s. Dennis has given each pupil of the South Middle school Christmas pres. ent. Last year the South Norfolk school was included in Mrs Dennis generosity. This year Mrs Dennis has requested not only the pupils of both of the above named schools, but also the members of the Sunday school of the Methodist Church at North Goshen, to write letter to Santa Claus telling him what the writer would like for . Christ mas present. These letters will be sent to New York where Mrs Dennis resides during the winter. On the evening of the 20th of December sn en- tertainment will be provided by Mrs Dennis, to be held at the North Goshen church. At it's conclusion the presents will be distributed.
 Miss Mary Eldridge. the lady super intendent of the Norfolk Sunday sch ool, will give the members an excursion to Hartford about the 20th of Decem Der.
 Miss Irene Greene of Canaan has been the guest of Mrs John Root for 8 few days
Connecticut western news., 1901-12-12

Complaints were made to one of the managers of hospital about the quali- ty of food served to it's inmates. He started off full of zeal to investigate. Just about dinner time he reached there and met two men carrying a large steaming boiler. Put that kettle down and bring me a spoon," he order ed. The man brought spoon and was about to say something, but was com mauded to be silent. "Take off the lid and let me taste it; do you mean to call this soup? Why. it tastes like dirty waterl" "So it is, sir" replied the man; i've were scrubbing the hoors.'
Connecticut western news., 1901-12-12
KENT.

Toe houses are being filled with solid 10 inch ice from Leonard's pond.
 The ladies of St. Andrews Guild gave a supper and sale of fancy articles at Gibbs Hall Tuesday evening, Dec S. Although the weather was unfavorable there was a fairly good attendance. The ladies have decided to repeat both supper and sale at an early date.
 Rufus Fuller is seriously i'll.
 Edgar Gregory suffered slight shock recently and is in feeble condition.
 At meeting of the county commis- sioners held at New Milford, Thursday, Dec. 5, application was made by a representative of the Bridgeport Brew ing Go. to obtain license to sell liquor in the hotel ct Kent. A number of our citizens were present and made protest. Dsoision not yst sivsn.
Connecticut western news., 1901-12-12
DIED

SHUFELT-At Housatopic, Mass, Dec. 8. Jeremiah Shufelt, aged 52 years. TURNER-At Turner's Falls, Mass Dec. 2, Alfred Turner. aged 33 years. PEoUIaNEY- Thompsonville, Dec. Il, Mrs Pequigney, widow of Ferriol Pequigney, aged about 65 years, a former resident of Canaan. HUDNER-At Waterbury, Dec. 8, Mrs Catherine Hudner of Mill River, Ma aged 65 years.
 HALLooK-At Torrington, December 5, Lewellyn Hallook, aged 62 years. HoLLERAN--At Norfolk, Dec 5, Mrs Jane Holleran. widow of Daniel Holleran, aged 66 years. BARNES In this village. Dec 8. Edwin H. Barnes, aged 69 years and ( months.
Connecticut western news., 1901-12-12
Work to Begin on TarifviIle Extension

Work to Begin on Tariffville Extension
 The New Haven Palladium of Dec. g publishes dispatch dated Hartford, Dec. 8. which says:
 "Work on the loop around 'Monta- gue Farm will be commenced early this week by the Central New England railroad company, and it is anticipated that the much discussed Tariffville ex- tension will be completed by spring.
 Engineer Olmstead stated. today, that ground would be broken first at the south connection of the loop at Tar riffville, and would progress as rapidly as the weather will permit.
 The course over which the line will run is the revised layout approved by the railroad commissioners subsequent to the first approval of the loop. MT Olmstead said that all the work will be done by the company and no con- tracts will be let. The rails for the new road have been ordered"
Connecticut western news., 1901-12-12
Send in Your News.

There never was paper published in and locality that gave all the local news. It is often the case that some persons come and go that the editor does not see or hear of. It may ha pen that the same family is missed several times and they get the impression that the paper does not care to mention them. It is a mistake. The great home paper has no ill feeling, no enmity. no spite against any one, so don't be afraid to tell the editor when you have friends visiting you or that you have returned from a trip. or are contemplating trip. If you think the paper shows partiality, try and see if it does not treat you we'll if you give it chance. e.-Pawling Chron- icle.
Connecticut western news., 1901-12-12
DEATH OF EDWIN H. BARNES.

Mir Edwin H. Barnes who was stricken with paralysis while dining with his son
 Harry at the residence of Mr Joseph Owen in this village on Wednesday.
 December 4, did not regain conscious
 ness, and he died at Mir Owen's house about II o'clock last Sunday morning.
 About o'clock Monday afternoon
 MT Barnes remains were removed to
 his late residence which is situated a few rods north of Heratio N. Adams house, but in the state of Massachusetts
 A brief servlce was held at the family residence at one o'clock yesterday after noon and the remains were conveyed to the Methodist Episcopal church in this village where the funeral services were conducted by the pastor, Rev. B. J. Kelly. Interment at the lower cemetery. The bearers were Mir Barnes five sons and his nephew, Albert l.. Barnes.
 Seldom is a funeral in Canaan so largely attended as was the funeral of MT Barnes. Every seat in the church was occupied. A quartette composed
 of Mrs Ross, Mrs Burns. MT Niver and MT Lawton. with Mrs Lee as accompan- ist, sang two selections, Sometime We'll Understand" and Christian, Good Night" The pastor preached an impressive and comforting sermon from the text ITO die is gain," and he also pronounced a fitting eulogy of MT Barnes. On the casket rested large and beautiful pillow of roses and carna- tions on which was the word Brother. Large wreaths of roses and carnations encircled with ivy leaves, and boquets of flowers were also placed on the casket.
 Edwin Hugh Barnes was son of the late Charles R. and Hannah Dibble Barnes, and was born in this town August 12, 1882, in a house long ago taken down but which stood between the farm houses now occupied by VIII. Ferguson and F. H. Goodwin. In 1853 he married Miss Maria Pennock of Sharon, who survives him He leaves five sons, Stanley of Winsted, Albert and Charles of Clayton. Willie and Barry of Canaan. He is also survived by number of grandchildren. and by four brothers, Henry O., Sheridan w.. Weston M. and Calvin E. of Canaan, and by one sister. Mrs N. R. VanDeusen of Altamonte Springs. Fla.
 Edwin Fl. Barnes had been a farmer the greater part of his life. although from 1862 to 1870 he with his brother Henry O. were in partnership with their father as lime manufacturers at Bedding, Conn. In 1870 Edwin re- turned to Canaan, snd for many years was identified with the lime business here as he had the contract to supply Charles Barnes & Sons with all the wood they used in making lime. For the past year or more his health had been very;poor, and it is thought he had slight shock last spring. He was 3 member of the Methodist Episcopal Church of this place, and regular at tendant at it's services as long as his health permitted. He was an affection ate husband and father. kind neighbor and good citizen. He will be mourn ed by all who knew him.
Connecticut western news., 1901-12-12
SPECIAL NOTICES.

With each cash purchase of $3. or $5. worth of holiday goods G. l.. Parsons & Sons present you with pie,e of dainty Japanese china.
 Ross fodder cutter, nearly new, for sale. W. A. DUNHAM. Ashley Falls, Mass.
 If you want a Portland, spe eeding or comfort sleigh go to Beniamin's up-to- date repository and get the latest thing out.
Connecticut western news., 1901-12-12
SAYS HE WAS TORTURED.

II suffered such pain from corns I could hardly walk" writes H Robinson, Hillsborough. Ills, "but Bucklen's Arni- ca Sslve completely cured them" Acts like magic on sprains. bruises. cuts, sores, scalds, burns. boils, ulcers. Per feet healer of skin diseases and piles. Cure guaranteed. Price 25c. Sold at W. H. Camps drug store, Canaan; c E. Frink's drug store, Falls Village.
Connecticut western news., 1901-12-12
Rules of Publication.
THURSDAY. DECEMBER l2, 1901.
Local News.
TIME SLIPS AWAY RAPIDLY,

TIME SLIPS AWAY RAPIDLY.
 Almost before one realizes it new year has come and gone. In this way it happens that people get in arrears with their newspapers. THE NEWS seeks to obviate the unnoticed slipping away of time by printing with the subscrib CTS name the date showing expiration of subscription. Look at it now.
Connecticut western news., 1901-12-12
W. H. Camp has spread his Christ

W. H. Camp has spread his Christ mas table
 Please pay your subscription just now to the NEWS.
 -J. H. Belden of Falls Village was here Monday on business
 --EIitor George s. Williams and family have moved from Pawling, N. r., to Patterson, N. Y.
 Mrs Rutheda Hunt of Lenox, Mass. visited her sister, Miss Mary J. Peck. from Thursday until yesterday.
 Miss Jones, who has been caring for Mrs A P. Freeman and child. left for her home in Fredonia, N. Y. yesterday
 Miss Mary J. Peck expect, to start this week for Joliet, Ill, but has decided not to start until later in the month.
 MT and Mrs H. s. Rood started yesterday for their home at Benton Centre, N. Y.
 The Young Peoples Club was en :. tertained Tuesday night by Miss Lena Gardner. Whist was the game of the evening.
 Last Friday and Saturday mornings the mercury went way back and sat down, but bobbed up serenely Satur- day noon.
 
 The 14th annual chicken pie supper and sale of useful and fancy articles will be held at M. E. church parlors, Dec. IS, from 5.30 to g o'clock.
 A session of the Common Pleas court will be held in Winsted the 17th inst. The jurymen from North Canaan are J. N. Van De1sen, H E. Holt and Burton A. Peirce.
 Miss Ella Sparkling, who has been asslsting Miss s. P. Norton in her millinery department, returned to her home in West Stockbridge. Mass, last Friday, Dec 6.
 According to the calendar last Sunday afternoon was the shortest afternoon of the year. That is disoour- aging. Sunday in Canaan is always a long dsy-even in winter.
 Among the cases that have been returned to the Litchfield County Superior court for this month is the case of the Falls Village Savings society vs. Rebecca M. Beach, ct, al. Warner & Landon for plaintiff, McMahon for Beach and J. Fl. Roraback for Horn beck.
 The residents of this village are requested to meet at Judge Roraback's office ct 2 30 o'clock on Saturday even. ing of this week to see what can be done to procure fire hose. and to form a hose company if deemed advisable in fact to take measures to secure better protection against fire.
 Mrs James Quinn received q tele- gram yesterday announcing the death of Mrs Pequigney, widow of Ferriol Pequigney, at Thompsonville, yester- day morning. For many years the Pequigney family resided here in Ga naan. Mrs Pequigney was about 65 J ears of age and leaves two daughters and one son. Mrs Quinn will attend the funeral which will be held at Thompsonville on Friday morning at 10 o'clock.
 The Winsted Evening Citizen says that the O. N. B. work train and steam shovel are employed on the Tariffville- Springfield branch. and that on Dec. 8, Charles E. Gross filed an application with the railroad commissioners that they shall certify that that portion of the Tariffville branch of the Central New England railroad extending from Tariffville to their station in East Granby is in suitable and safe con1i- tion to be opened to public travel.
Connecticut western news., 1901-12-12
FOOD CHANGED TO POISON

Putrefying food in the intestines pro- duces effects like those of arsenic, but Dr. Kings New Life Pills expel the poisons from clogged bowles, gently, easily but surely. curing Constipation. Biliousness. Sick Headache, Fevers, all Liver. Kidney and Bowel troubles. Only 25c at W. B. Camps drug store, Canaan; ; q. E. Trtnk's drug store, Falls Village.
Connecticut western news., 1901-12-12

"AGE FARMERS. DO NOT OVERLOOK
 W the fact that your savings can earn for you 12 per cent. per annum. guaranteed investment at that. For particulars address Box 431, Hartford, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1901-12-12
WANTED.

Bright boys and girls over 10 years O. age to work for us after school hours. Easy and pleasant work. No capital reQuirsi. Ele- gant premiums or cash. wiits u, today for proposition. BRIDGEPORT REMEDY O.,
 Bridgeport, Go m.
Connecticut western news., 1901-12-12
H. D. HUMPHREY.

To be happy it is said you must for get yourself and remember others. How many are there who do this :?
Connecticut western news., 1901-12-12
A CARD.

We, the undersigned. do hereby agree to refund the money on 6O-cent bottle of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar If it fails to cure your cough or cold. We also guarantee 25 cent botsle to prove satisfactory or money refunded.
 H. D. HUMPHREY.
Connecticut western news., 1901-12-12
NOTICE,

The Annual Meeting of the Stock holders of the National Iron Bank will be holden at their banking rooms at Falls Village, Conn.,. on Tuesday. January IA. 1902, at 10 o'clock, a. m., for the election Of Directors for the coming year and for the transaction of any other business proper to come before said meeting.
 D. E. DEAN, Cashier. Dated at Falls Village, Conn, Dec. 10. 1901.
Connecticut western news., 1901-12-12
TOWN HALL TICKETS

For Reserved Seats, lettered and numbered according to chart. Sold In sets all ready to use.
 CONNECTICUT WESTERN NKws.
Connecticut western news., 1901-12-12
HOLLY

Holly for Christmas at
 THE NAPLES GREENHOUSE, Canaan, Ot
Connecticut western news., 1901-12-12

We are not only going to keep oute, march in the front rank, } they play. Quick step prices Will you get in linel
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-12-14
VAN SAINT TO KEEP ur FIGHT,

minnesota Railroad Commission
Will Take No Steps to Fight the
II Proposed Railway Merger.
st. Paul, Dec. 10.-The members OF
the State Railroad commission, who
had announced their intention Of going
to Washington to confer with the in
sterstate commerce commission on the
best means for preventing the Hill
Hartman railway merger, abandoned
the project Saturday and will take no
action. The commissioners called on
Gov. Van SAINT. Both sides are re-
tfcent about the talk, but it is said the
commissioners attempted to drive the
governor from his position, and he gave
them to understand he intended to pros
coed on the lines originally outlined by
himself. The governors legal advisers
have declared the laws Of Minnesota
ample to protect the state, and If they
are found faulty the executive will call
the legislature to enact laws that will
hold. Gov. Van SAINT received a letter
Saturday from Gov. Rogers Of Wash
ington, in which the latter says he has
already taken steps to ascertain If the
laws Of his state are strong enough to
prevent the merger. but he adds that
he has his doubts.