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Connecticut western news., 1901-07-11
CORN WALL BRIDGE.

The 4th of July was a red letter day for this village. Old Glory swung to the breeze George D. Odell raised 8 very pretty flag pole and the day was fine. David Harrison added much to the entertainments by walking slack rope. He is an expert for home talent and done nicely. He was remembered by the crowd who gave him 8 liberal sum of money beside a bountIful sup ply of cheering. Long live David.
 William Ticknor was overcome by the heat July 2d while hoeing corn His residence was in Ellsworth, but we'll known here, he was an industrious farmer and had many friends. He llv- ed only two hours. His age was 59 years.
 Ernest W. Bierce visited his parents over the 4th.
 Edward Sweeney of Woodbury is vis- iting friends here and fishing. He caught one of the largest cells ever talk en from the river here, beside some other large fish. He is m expert in ! capturing large fish.
 Clifford 8. Wadhams of Thomaston, is visiting at Mrs Mary Wsdhams'. A lively runaway occurred of pair of horses from Lskeville on the Sharon side few days since. There were two ladies in the surrey. The horses were stopped by Charles A. Hatch who took the team to West Cornwall The Ia. dies were not much hurt and there was not much damage to the team. Much e, edit is due Mir Hatch for his kindness on the occasion.
 Having is progressing slowly, the weather being not extra to secure the crops,
Connecticut western news., 1901-07-11
THURSDAY, JULY Il, 1901.
The Fourth of July.

Something to be thankful for, viz, DO no accidents and no fires in the town of North Canaan on July 4th, 1901. We ought to comprehend such blessing after reading that the Chicago Tribune of July 5 presents reports from all over the country. showing the number of persons killed and injured as result of celebrating the Fourth of July. The number actually killed is less than last year, being 19 against 30 then, but the number of injured, is considerably larger, the figures being 1,611 against 1895. The full record of fatalities T, however, not be known until the num- Der of deaths resulting from lockiaw, caused by toy pistol wounds, come in "
 The day was pleasantly observed in North Canaan. The weather was de- lightful, flags and bunting were liber- ally displayed, most of the stores closed at 10 30 a. m. and everyone had the op- portunity to enjoy the day in whatever manner they most desired. Some went to Twin Lakes, others to the ball games in other places, others remained at their quiet homes. Even Young America did not make as much racket as usual consequently nervous people were not greatly annoyed. The postofice was closed from II a. m. until p. m.
 Camps drug store was the center of attraction for the boys and young men. About a. m. MT Camp started the ball rolling by exploding several packs of fire crackers and some giant crackers. The kids immediately rallied from all parts of the village and for an hour or two continued the celebration. After noon they celebrated awhile, and for two or three hours in the evening. In the evening MT Camp set off some pretty fireworks
 The largest display of fireworks was on Granite Ave, where D. D. Waite, and J. H. Roraback com bined theil dollars and gave fine display of rock cts. Roman candles, fire balloons, fire bouquets and smaller fireworks. Quite a number of residents in other parts oi the village gave limited displays of fire works. All was quiet at 10 p. m. and all could enjoy good nights rest.
Connecticut western news., 1901-07-11
LAK EVlLLE

MT and Mrs Wm. A. Briggs of Tor rington, were here last week visiting Mrs Briggs parents Mir and Mrs Chas. Thorpe on Town Hill.
 Miss Elizabeth Cleveland is here at present visiting relatives.
 Mrs Harry Peck of New York city is here visiting her grandfather, J. M Cornell, and other relatives.
 Our hotels are fast filling up with city bosrders.
 The Fourth of July was very quietly and periodically kept by our people. In the evening elegant fireworks were set off on Bostwick Hill. Our married and single men played game of base ball on Abram Martins lot in the morn ing. Result 19 to 15 in favor of the single men. Many people went to Millerton to attend the races. The Ep- worth league provided the comforts for the inner man on the lawn of the M. E. church which regaled large number of people.
 Hubert Shaw of Winsted was here last week visiting relatives; also Wm Turner of Waterbury, and Mr.and Mrs H. H. Mason and his son and wife o1 Newark, N. J.
 J. M. Miller, our harnessmaker, has just received fine assortment of dress suit cases, fly and ear nets and has in stock an immense variety of horse goods.
Connecticut western news., 1901-07-11
RHEFE1ELD.

The little store formerly occupied by the late J. H. Bacon. was sold last week for $50 to E. W. Curtiss for the use of John Shook who has opened place of business there.
 F. w. Read and family of Bridge port, Ct are again at French Villa, " but the house is now kept by Mir and Mrs Roswell Hurlburt, W. D French and Miss French taking board with them.
 Howard and Henry Andrews, the two sons of Harry s. Andrews, left Satur- day for New York, where they embark ed with their cousin, Capt. Henry Staveleigh, on his vessel bound fol Cuba, for trip of month.
 Mrs Edwin Futile of Lincoln, Neb is visiting friends in town.
 The Burgess family of New Haven are again at "St. Davids" for the sum: mer.
 Prof. Mott of Columbia college is g guest at the Matthews place. J. Briggs Gleason of New York is spending his vacation at his home here.
 The Bartholomew place on North Main street was sold at auction last week Wednesday for the sum of S21OO Walter Mcintyre being the purchaser
 Rev. MT Fitzpatrick of Maine supplie' the pulpit of the Congregational churct for two Sundays, the 14th and 2lst. The Town Library will be moved this week to the Town Hall building, where room has been nicely fitted for iti occupancy.
 Miss E. A Sage from Cleveland Ohio, arrived last week. She visited | the Pan American on the way, and also other places in New York state.
Connecticut western news., 1901-07-11
FALLS VILLAGE.

Charles Brown and mother of Phil mont, N. Y spent the Fourth at Flaw ley Wickwire's.
 Charles Kellogg was home from Waterbury from Thursday until Mon day.
 E. M. Segar and wife of Waterbury spent the Fourth at Walter Kellogg's. A large number from here attended the annual clambake at O. E Aan- chett's July 4th and came home sur feitsd with good things. A collection was taken up and about SIP raised for fireworks and keg of | powder which were set off on the hill back of Mrs H. B. Mead's on July 4.
 Wm Jacklin is at his home here for a short stay.
 Mrs Nellie Sanford came home last week Wednesday for the summer. Miss Mary Postelwaite of Vincepnes, Ind |, is visiting her.
 A number of the young people DIG nicked at Canaan Mountain anl later took in the fireworks at Norfolk on the evening of the Fourth.
 The masons have the first coat of plaster on the church.
 Miss Stella Millspsugh returned last week and opened her house for the summer. Mrs Hamlin and children are visiting her at present.
 Miss Lucia Cooke is the guest of Mrs G. W. Hall.
 Rev Mir Kebbe of Springfield, Mass. occupied the pulpit at the chapel. Sui . day.
 B l. Dudley came up the 4th to at- tend the clamb bake at 0. E. Hanchett's . Rev. O. W. Hanna of East Canaan was in town Monday.
 Thursday night about 9.15 the Rosser Rogers house so-cslled, now owned by Barney McClusky, was discovered to be on fire. MT McClusky was asleep in the hammock on the piazza and his wife was away at one of the neighbors. He smelled smoke and on attempting to enter the house found he could not on account of the dense smoke. In & short time neighbors arrived but could do nothing as the house burned like a box of matches. The only things saved were clock and bicycle and few pri- vate papers. Mir McClusky recently purchased the place and had repaired and painted it up so that 1t looked we'll and had also newly furnished it. The loss seems very unfortunate for Mir McClusky but he will be partly made good by the insurance which was S9CO on house and contents. There is no knowledge as to how the fire originated they claiming that there had been no fire Tn the house since the day before and that there had been no fire crack CTS set off about the house.
 John and Charles Bohlman of Shef- field were in town Monday.
 Miss Lucy Randall visited in Win sted last week W, dnesday.
 Frank How'd entertained a number of his young friends last Saturday night.
 The house occupied by J. Lee Ei . sign is being shingled and put in good repair.
 Mir and Mrs Wslkley entertained 8 number of their friends last Tn ursday evening with whist party.
 The Misses May and Ada Callendsr of Torrington were the guests of their cousin, Miss Pearl Wilcox, last week.
 Mrs Franklin Abbe and children are visiting at her fathers. E. H. Wilcox.
Connecticut western news., 1901-07-11
CHAPINVILLE.

Charles T. Haviland of New York has bought the Jewell farm of James J. Landon, price $4000, also bought for $250 Mrs Maria Parks life interest in the house, which was willed her by her father. MT Haviland makes some re- pairs to the house and hopes to move in in August. He has purchased Mir Landon's share of the stock and Tal- mage Finkle continues to work the farm the same as he has done. Walter Olmpstead, who occupies part of the house, moves into F. W. Holmes house near the depot.
 Albert Shepherd was elected school committee in Chapinville district and F. W. Holmes in Ticknor district,
 Messrs. Robert and Herbert Scoville spent Sunday at their home in Chapin- vile.
Connecticut western news., 1901-07-11
w EST GOSH EN.


 Misses Lettie Olsen and Louise Wad- hams of Torrington are at B. O. Wright's.
 Nearly all the young people attended the ball game on the Fourth, played by the Goshen and W. Goshen hines.
 MT and Mrs F. A. Woodruff and daughter of New Jersey are at Maple Shade.
 Blanche Williams is now working for Mrs Ostrom and Florence Williams is at M. A. Tuttle's.
 The Cradle roll will be held at Rev H. E. Small's on Monday afternoon July 18th.
 Misses Faith and Ruby Sanborn were the guests of Miss Alice Carlisle last week.
Connecticut western news., 1901-07-11
NORFOLK.

MT and Mrs H. H. Eddy of Pitts burg, Pa., who have been spending a few days at the Butler farm, have re- turned.
 The engagement of Miss Elsie Rood of Hartford to MT Chapin of Torring- ton is announced. Miss Rood formerly lived in Norfolk.
 Mrs s. l.. Hamant and children, who have been spending several weeks visit ing relatives in Liverpool, N. r., have returned.
 Joseph Cone of New Brunswick, N J ., has been spending the past week with his uncle, Winthrop Cone.
 Principal Fausey of the Center school is spending the summer vacation al Galeton, Pa.
 The seventh annual tennis tourna ment will be held at the Eldridge gym. nasium July 30 The tournament is open to all corners. The tournament committee this year consists of 0. H. Peck, Dr. Purney, Charles Gillette and Librarian Corbin.
 The southern branch of the sewer has been completed
 The Hon. F. M. Shepard and family of East Orange, N. J., with severa relatives, have arrived at the old Shep | ard homestead for the summer. This house, which is one of the oldest in the town, has recently been extensively re | paired.
 Mir Robert Wehner of Summit, N. J.. is the guest of Prof. Gnstave Stoeckel In the Meekertown district hundredi of thousands of feet of lumber are be ing cut. So scarce has hemlock bari become in this vicinity that the man agement of the Dudley tanneries have been obliged during the past winter tt purchase bark in Pennsylvania. IT several sections of the town in past years the hills have been indiscrimi natly denuded of thick growth 0 woods. Of late years several of ou summer residents have purchased larg, tracts of wood land that one of Norfolk beauties might be preserved. The les son taught is obvious. The farmers b, cutting off wood lessen the value O their property for city purchasers Furthermore an intelligent cutting vii secure profitable source of incom without impairing the value of th' land for marketable purposes.
 The sewing school at the Eldridg gymnasium closed Saturday afternoon after very successful season. Som seventy little girls were instructed i sewing, the value of which can hardl be estimated. Prizes were given t those making the greatest progress Ii the several grades. The teachers. unde the general direction of Mrs Kendall are deserving of much credit for thei zeal and ability. In appreciation o their faithful efforts, Mrs Bridgman who organized the work, has presente' to each of them brooches made by Til fany X Co.,, New York. The useful ness of the school has been 80 gres that Mrs Bridgman hopes to have continued another season.
 Thanks are due to the Misses E dridge for very beautiful display o fire works on the village green, Fourt of July evening. In addition to th usual display of rockets, Roman candles wheels and balloons, there were sewers fine large pieces of much beauty. large and appreciative crowd enloye' this fitting close of the day we celt brate.
Connecticut western news., 1901-07-11
GREAT HARRINGTON.

William Seeley was before the court Monday, charged with drunkenness and keeping disorderly house in New Marlboro. Mir and Mrs George D. Losaw, neighbors, testified as to the disturbance caused by some of Seeley's visitors. Judge Sanford fined Seeley S25 for keeping disorderly house and $5 for drunkenness.
 Benjamin E. Chapin of Newark, N. J., editor of the Railroad Employee, is spending few days in town. M Lux has sold fine Quincy gran ite sarcophagus monument to Mrs Au- gusta New, to be erected in the Ca- naan cemetery.
 Mir and Mrs E. Roys Humphrey have gone to the Pan-American exposition | at Buffalo.
 Martin Gibbons, Jr., has resigned his position as coachman for David Ives | Mackie Mrs J. M. Mackie has re- turned from an extended trip to Eu- rope.
 J. D. Freeman won the tourney at l the Wyantenuck golf links Saturday, making the rounds in 81. The Shep- ard cup was won last week by P. H.. | Whiting.
 John M. Hall has purchased a fine | Wilkes mare from the Theron Foote es- tate at Lee.
 Charles O'Connor, brakeman on Michael Welch's train, was seriously in- jured Saturday, by striking the depot shed at Lenox, while on the outside ladder of freight car. O'Connor was brought to Ct. Harrington where it was found that he was quite badly injured.
 Mrs Bradfield of Los Angeles, Gal, has been called to this town by the ser ious illness of her brother, Captain H. H. Mason.
 Miss Jeanette Platt, who has been 8 teacher in the public school for several years, has resigned.
 David Shea, 52, died Monday at his home in Mill River from the effects of ptomaine poisoning Last Friday MI Shea purchased some canned clans which he and his family ate. Mir Shea was soon taken ill and Dr Stockwell was called. The patient grew worse until his death. The other members oi the family were not affected by eating the clans. Mir Shea was born in Ire
 
 parents when about year old. He is survived by his wife and two children. The. funeral was held Weekday morning,
 Samuel Leon had his left hand quite badly injured last week. from the eff. fects of blank cartridge which explod edlnear his hand. Frank Decker also re ceiyed similar injury.
 Two young men giving their names as Knox Nolan and William Baynhan attempted to carry on high handed affair at Housatonic last week. They made bold attempt to secure money but were unsuccessful. They entered the laundry conducted by Charlie Yet and knocked the Chinaman down, ant it is alleged attemp pted to rob him The police were summoned and tn, young men were arrested. They wer, fined $20 each and were taken to jai in default of payment
Connecticut western news., 1901-07-11
SOUTH CANAAN.

The Rev. Mir Kebbe of Springfield, Mass, preached an excellent sermon from the text Follow Me-" in this church on Sunday afternoon.
 Miss Hattie Willard had boquet of sweet peas in church, the first of the season.
 Miss Addie Kellogg returned to Win sted on Monday morning.
 The Fourth was veiy generally ob- served. The spirit of patriotism seems in no danger of dying out in tLis im- mediate vicinity. A large number at- tended the clam bake at O. B. Han. chett's and reported delightful time Mir and Mrs Edward Segers of Water bury, Miss Charlotte Beckley of Canaan. and Charlie Kellogg, now of Waterbury, were guests at W. I. Kellogg's. Mir and Mrs Dwight Brinton entertained guests to a regular Fourth of July din. ner. Mir and Mrs Lee P. Dean enjoyed family picnic assembled in their country home. Will Dean of Westfeld, Mass, was the guest of Wm. Merriman. Some of the young men of the neigh borhood held their Fourth in Welles Yale's tenant house where they enjoyed an abundant spread. In the evening fireworks were visible from many points. on Cedar Hill, Twin Lakes and Canaan, while the Amesville fire light ed up the sky in the west. In this neighborhood the house and grounds of H. R. Whitford were decorated with Chinese lanterns and flags, while fine display of fireworks was sent up from the vicinity of the store. Quite a com psny was collected to enjoy them. The rain hurried some home but did little | damage
Connecticut western news., 1901-07-11
After a StruRrle.

"Georgie," said a fond mother to a little 4-year-old, "you must take the umbrella to school with you, or you will get wet. It rains hard"
 T want the little one," he said, meaning the parasol.
 NO, my dear. That Is for dry wealth CT. You must take this and go like a good boy"
 Georgie did as he was bid and got to school comfortably.
 After school hours it had stopped raining, and Georgie trudged home with the remnants of the umbrella un- der his arm.
 "Oh, Georgie, what have you been doing with my umbrella| said his mother when she saw the state 1t was in.
 You should have let me had the lit tie one," said he. "This was such 8 great one 1t took four of us to pull 1t through the door."-Leslies Weekly.
Connecticut western news., 1901-07-11
NEW MARLBORO.

Alfred l.. Bergman of Windsor Locks, Conn.,, visited his parents here last week.
 Miss Emma Knight of New York is visiting her parents. Miss Lena Strong Is visiting at Mir Knights.
 Several of the ladies gave a party te the children on the Fourth.
 Master Elmer T. Leffingwell is clerk ing at E. P. Adsit's.
 The Misses Doyle have opened ar ice cream parlor.
 Master Albert N. Chittenden i spending seven weeks vacation witl friends in Boston.
 The Ladies Aid society held an ice cream social at the church parlor Wednesday evening.
 Several bosrders in town.
 Great credit should be given the La dies Aid Society for nicely carpetinl the church and for the nice chairs fo the pulpit. also for their new furnish ings for the church parlors. Mrs H. K. Bloodgood has been quit sick at her summer home here in Ney Marlboro.
 Miss Elenora Miller spends her va cation at her home in Hsrtlanf, Conn
Connecticut western news., 1901-07-11
FROM THE OTHER PAPERS.
A Happy Incident.

When the bells of Poughkeepsie, N. r., were ringing at sunset On the Fourth of July, party of young Spaniards and Cubans, who are attend ing Eastman college, were standing on Washington street. Tbey did not un- derstand the demonstration. They asked James A. Kerr what all the bell ringing meant, and he told them it was in honor of American Independence. He further told them that if they wish ed they could help ring the city hall bell in celebration of the glorious event Together the Spaniards and Cubans went to the city hall, and there they were allowed to ring the old bell, which they did with enthusiasm. It was g scene not possible perhaps elsewhere in America. The Spaniards and Cubans were side by side, vigorously ringing for Amer.ca, with all thought of the recent war gone Thus will America 8 ring for liberty smooth out all wrinkles and bring all lovers of freedom to the rope of old Independence bell. Tough keepsie Nsws-Telegraph.
Connecticut western news., 1901-07-11
" EST CORN " ALL.

William Treischmsn and family oi Torrington spent Sunday with his brother in this village.
 Miss Ada Sterling of Bridgeport is visiting at "The Rlnche."
 Miss Dolphie Breitenbach of New York is at Mrs 0. l.. Listman's for her summer sojourn,
 Thomas Raynor and family spent several days in town.
 The Fourth passed of quietly here, the only diversion being an excellent pyrotechnical display in the evening
 G. Leo Listman has been at his home for few days.
 Mrs H. W. Pierpont and family are at the Rexfort place with Mrs Bennett for the summer.
 Rev Samuel Scoville and family have occupied the Ranche for the summer Mir Scoville will have charge of the ser vice at North and West Cornwall on Sunday next.
 John D. Wattles and family are occu. pying the Mosher place on Cream Hill for the summer. Mir Wattles is the able editor of the Sunday School Times.
 Miss Marian Marvel of Hartford is visiting at the home of H. Cochrane.
 Mir and Mrs Levi Drake have been spending week in Holyoke, Mass.
 Mrs l.. J. Nickerson and niece. Lulu Page. have returned from the Pan- American Exposition.
 William Fully and wife spent several days at Pittsfield and Norfolk Miss Ella remains in Norfolk for the present
 Mrs Charles Sackett is at George N Brewster's for tn @ summer. The sacrament of the Lords Supper was observed at North Cornwall on Sunday morning last.
 Mary Miller is on the sick list at pres ent. enjoying an attack of malarial fever.
 Emile Ropat, a French boy about It years of age. on Sunday afternoon while climbing over burning coal pii broke through into the heated coals ur to his hips. He extricsted himself and succeeded in walking to the cabin, 8 distance of about one half mile. not withstanding the terrible condition oi his limbs. Dr Skiff was summoned but could do nothing for the sufferer. who died on Monday night. The cause ol his death was due to the extreme ner- vous shock to his system, the burns he received not being necessarily fatal The interment will be in Torrington The coal job where the said affair oc cnrred is adjoining the home of s. J, Adams.
 Frederick R Buell. of Plymouth, but who has been west for several years, is visiting friends in town.
 Master Wm. Whittlesey of New Hs. ven is st the home of Dwight Rogers. Mir and Mrs Robert Cochrane were in Bridgeport over the Fourth.
 James Wilson of Boston, Mass ., is in town at this writing.
 Miss Agnes Cochrane spent the Fourth in Lakeville. William Ovistt was in Bridgeport over the Fourth.
 John D Pulver of New Milford was in town last week visiting at the home of Henry Koehler. Edward Koehler of Bridgeport was here for few days last week.
 Jessie O. Cochrane and Katherine Salewski spent Sunday at the home of Deacon Dwight Rogers at North Corn. wall.
Connecticut western news., 1901-07-11
SALISBURY.

Miss Mary Fenn is visiting in Water bury.
 Mrs Ida McArthur and son, Howard, are visiting friends in Rhinebeck; and among other points of interest will visit the Pan American before their return
 A party of eighteen ladies took a pleasure drive through West Cornwall over Cream Hill last Monday afternoon.
 Miss Theo George left Monday for a few weeks camp with friends in the Adirondacks.
 Rev o. E. Ewing, missionary pastor in China, but at present of New Haven, preached in the Congregational church last Sunday evening.
Connecticut western news., 1901-07-11
IT DAZZLES THE WORLD.

No discovery in medicine has ever created one quarter of the excitement that has been caused by Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption. It's se- verest tests have been on hopeless vic- tims of consumption, pneumonia, hem orrhage. pleurisy and bronchitis, thous- ands of whom it has restored to perfect health. For coughs, colds. asthma, croup, hay fever. hoarseness and whoop- ing cough it is the qui :kest, surest cure in the world. It is sold by W. H. Camp, Canaan, and G E Frink. Falls Village, who guarantee satisfaction or refund money. Large bottles 50c and S1.00' Trial bottles free.