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Connecticut western news., 1901-10-17
Leodt Notices.
STATE OF CONNECTICUT.

At a Court of Probate holden at sharon within and for the district of sharon on the 18th day of October, A. D 1901.
 Present, William W. Knight, Esq, Judge This Court doth dir sct the Administrator on the estate Of Thomas Honour late of Sharon in said Dietrlct, deceased, represent ed 10 be insolvent after the expiration Of the six months for the limitation of claims, to give notice to all persons interested in the estate of said deceased, to appear (if they see causel before the Court of Probate to be hold- en at the Probate Office in said District on the 2Sd day of October, A. D. 1901 at 10 o'clock in the forenoon to be heard relative to the appointment of Commissioners on said estate, by posting said order of notice on a public sign-post In said town of Sharon near est to the place where the deceased last dwelt, and by advertising the same in a news paper published In Canaan and having a cir culation in said District
 Certified from Record.
 RoBERT K. GOODWIN, Clerk.
Connecticut western news., 1901-10-17
SOUTH CANAAN.

Mir and Mrs O. T. Bailey of Jewett. Green Go N Y. have been guests of H. P. Morse. Mir Bailey is a veteran of the Civil war, member of Mir Morse's old regiment. the 90 h N. Y. They spent several days enjoying the beautiful scenery of this region, and re- calling the stirring scenes of the past.
 Owing to the storm of Sunday the attendance at church was small. and the evening meeting omitted.
 Some of those who cannot attend the Pan-American, solace themselves with vhi'ing the beautiful ravine near Fred. erick Deans. It Is thought by many to equal the more noted Sage's Ravine. A book kept for the registry of visitors, records names from Maine to California, over 100 names registered In one year. MT Deans peach orchard, walnut grove, etc, add 10 the attractions of the place.
 The lovely autumnal days of the past week have been enjoyed by many ir visits to the Danbury fair, and driving to places in the vicinity.
 A number from this place attended the supper at the Methodist church or Friday evening.
 The rain of Sunday and Monday. ha, raised the streams in this vicinity to high water mark.
 Many are ill with hard cold, and throat troubles
 A party from Falls Village and thi, place attended delightful reception at the Scoville Library in Salisbury fo, MT and Mrs Quail, who have opened the new EpIsco pal rchool on Frinl Hill. It is school of high reputation removed from Staten Islsrd The, bring many of their former pupils witi them. Doubtless readers of the NEW, are mostly familiar with the fine new buildings and their advsntageou situation.
Connecticut western news., 1901-10-17
no CIe.n shtu nottom.,

An apparatus has been patented by Major A. and Asa L. Stump of Nor mantown, W. Va, which 1t would seem should do away with the neces- sity of docking vessels in order to clean their bottoms. The contrivance consists of a number of scrapers. These are suspended on cables from the rail of the vessel by the means of rolling hangers, and the contrivance is pulled lengthwise of the hull by a main cable which Is wound on a drum situated on the deck of the vessel. The scrapers are composed of heavy wood en blocks, which contain steel abraid- Ing blades. The inventors claim that these blades will remove barnacles with the ship afioat as we'll as 1t can be done in drydock, without the loss of time necessary by the old method; that, in fact, the ship may maintain her course throughout the operation.
Connecticut western news., 1901-10-17
sHEEFaELD.

Mir and Mrs E. J. Vosburgh and two daughters, Mrs Dwight Peck and Mrs Nathan Comstock, left Monday for Buf- falo, N. Y., to spend the week at the Pan-American Exposition.
 Mr and Mrs John Huggins from Nebraska are at the home of his father and expect to spend the winter here.
 ". 8. Powell and family will move this week into the house on Cook Ave-, known as the Elton place.
 The funeral service for Clarens se Stevens was held Sunday afternoon from his late home on Brush Hill, con- ducted by Rev. J. w. Bohlman. h. torment in Ashley Falls cemetery.
 Mrs Lucy M. Sherman passed from earth at the home of her daught,r. Mrs H z. Candee, where she had lived for number of years, on Monday at 2 D. m. Her funeral vii be held on Thurs day afternoon.
 Mrs Julia T. Dewey, wife of Charles o. Dewey. received stroke of paralys Wednesday morning, the 9th, and re- mained in an unconscious state until Friday night when she passed away. Her funeral service was held from her late home in this village. Sunday at 3.30 p m., conducted by Rev. R. De- Witt Mallary of Lenox. Her husband and daughter, Mise L,uise F. Dewey, of Boston, and son, Russell T. Dewey, of Ct Burlington, survive her,
Connecticut western news., 1901-10-17
GREAT HARRINGTON.

The Republican representative con- vention was held last Friday in the Town Hall. when Lawyer A. O. Collins was nominated. Tuesday the Demo cratic party nominated Harvey F. Shu- felt. Mir Shufelt has served his party for two years.
 Orville F. Brusie fell from the depot platform at the frieght station Friday night and broke his left leg above the ankle. Saturday he was taken to the House of Mercy at Pittsield.
 Bishop Thomas D. Beaven of Spring field. confirmed class of about 80 at St. Bridget's church in Housatonic last Saturday. He was assisted by Revs Dorver of Lenox; Mahar, West Stock bridge; J. H. Murphy, Lee; T. A. Mo- Govern and Thomas Purcell of Great Burlington.
 Mrs Henry Pongier of St. Albans. Vt., has arrived at Great Burlington, where she Is to reside.
 Fred Smith, brakeman on a local freight, fell between the cars near Housatonic Sunday and had his right heel crushed.
 Ned Hall. Fred De Bell, P. H. Wahlen, O. O'Neil and Judge W. B. Sanford and wife have returned from Buffalo.
 Mrs Scott Huntley and Mrs Lutch singer have gone to Boston as delegates from the W. 0. T. U. Commissioners Charles Giddings and Howard Wheeler held a hearing Sarur. day in the District court over the in solvent estate of Daniel Bunce. The claimant, Alexander Houghtaling, was represented by H. l.. Wilcox. O. O. Bidwell, administrator, appeared for the estate.
 H. J. Lewis of Bridgeport is to build house near North Egremont this year. The drives have already been com. | pleted
 Mir and Mrs F. J. Curtiss of New Haven have been guests of J. W. Curtiss A horse owned by Capt H. M John. | son ran away last week and badly de. molished the harness and wagon. The Wyantenuck golf club will close November first for the season. Mir and Mrs Ford Haywood observed their fifth wedding anniversary Tuesday evening.
Connecticut western news., 1901-10-17
Butterea sta~ I'm


 One of the stories which Levi Hutch ins, the old time clockmaker of Con- cord. N. H., delighted to tell related to the youth of Daniel Webster.
 "One day." said the old man. while I was taking breakfast at the tavern kept by Daniels father, Daniel and his brother Ezekiel. who were little boys with dirty faces and snarly hair. came to the table and asked me for bread and butter.
 ''I complied with their request, little thinking that they would become very distinguished men. Daniel dropped his piece of bread on the sandy floor. and the buttered side of course was down. He looked at it a moment, then picked 1t up and showed 1t to me, say ing:
 "'What a pityl Please give me a piece of bread buttered on both sides; then if let 1t fall one of the buttered sides will be up.'"
Connecticut western news., 1901-10-17
W EST CORN W ALL.

Mrs William B. Atwood of Plymouth Is visiting Miss Katherine N. Salewski.
 Miss Agnes E. Cochrane left Monday for an extended visit with her sister, In Bridgeport.
 Ransom and Edward Smith returned Monday from week at the Pan .. American Exposition.
 Mrs Henry Trieschman entertained relatives from New Milford over Sunday.
 Hon. l.. J. Nickerson was in New York several days this week on busi- ness.
 Miss Mary Beck is visiting in New York city.
 Geo. H. Beck spent the week in New Haven.
 Mrs Earl Stevens and children are in Brookfeld.
 Mrs Dwight l.. Rogers and children have returned to Beverly, Macs. Word received this week from the Rev. Chester Ferris In his new home at Great Fslls, Montana. says: "Ohurch matters prosper, attendance encourage | ing in all lines. Three were received by letter into members hip last Sabbath. | We look forward to successful work for the Master Tell all who inquire that think of the Cornwall people v4i , often and have the best wishes for all. '
 The young people of the village gave Joseph O. Yutzler a surprise last Friday evening, the occasion being his 18th birthday. Dr. Ives on behalf of the gathered company presented Joe with g | fine silk umbrella,
 The school board met last week and decided not to repair the school house in this village. for by so doing they would be obliged to repair several others which were reported 'poor" ir the last town report. The teacher thinks seriously of dressing in mackin tosh and rubber boots and formiDg 6 "bailing committee" among the schol ars. We fear that this course will be necessary to make it possible to keeI school, especially in such weather a we had the first part of this week.
 Aunt Mary Smith attended Danbury fair on Thursday of last week.
 Mrs Joseph Robinson of Sheffield Mass, spent several days lass week a the home of her father, Houston Coch rane.
 The Rev. Mir Goddard of Hartford again occupied the pulpit last Sunday coming as a candidate. It is possible that he may preach here again nex Sunday. Those who were prevented by the weather from attending churcf Sunday evening. missed very interest ing sermon.
 Hon. T. s. Gold returned Saturday from trip to Madison, N. r., anG elsewhere.
 Miss Harriet J. Pratt is visiting il | New Britian.
Connecticut western news., 1901-10-17
Hun.n R..i.t.nce to Heat.

People recovering from one or the other of the heat waves of this sum- mer may be shocked to know that while the official mercury reached 102 degrees it is quite possible for the human system to tone itself up to with stand 600 degrees of heat. Nowhere on the earth's surface does solar heat be gin to approach mans capacity for re sistance. and in spite of the laws of physics the blacker the man the more heat he can stand.
Connecticut western news., 1901-10-17
rORFOLx.

Principal O. A. Bsverstock and Mrs Beverstock entertained the students of the Robbins School on Saturday even- ing. There were thirty guests present who enjoyed most delightful evening Robbins School. has left that institution to accept position in a New York office.
 The Robbins foot ball team, which is explained by Joseph Cone, is slowly getting into shape for the fall games.
 The late Mrs Eliza Mead of New York city has bequeathed five hundred and twenty five volumes 10 the Norfolk Library.
 Mrs Edwin Preston of Forestville, Conn.,, who has been guest of Mrs E. F. Marvin for few days, has return ed to her home.
 TiG othy O'Donnell, clerk at Cone & O'Connor's store, has been spending the past week at the Pan American.
 Tho officials of the Norfolk Savings Bank have offered a reward of $500 for apprehension and conviction of the person or persons who broke into the bank last week Wednesday morning. A night watckman has been secured at the bank
 Carl Stoeckel will build handsome conservatory north of his residence.
 Collar Brothers have purchased the building near the library in which they conduct . general store. The building was owr cd by w. I. Sparks of Win. sted, a former Norfolk merchant.
 Although there appeared to be little interest taken in . Constitutional Con. vention previous to election. as was stated in last weeks issue of the NEWS the vote stood 275 against such a radi. cal step and 13 for if. Interest is now being manifested ID the question People feel as if some of our rights are threatened. They feel as if great care should be exercised in the selecti on o . delegate who will use all his influence 10 protect the right guaranteed by oul present constitution. He should be 6 man versed in the law, a man of broad ideas and one whom party politician can not influence, for you can count or the lobby being at work even in Con stitutional Convention. Your cores pendent is in favor of certain amend ments to our present constitution, bu he would dislike to see Norfolk's repre- sentation reduced, nor would he wisf to see the probate districts enlarged t take in several towns. People in Nor folk would not care to go to Winsted O Torrington to transact probate business It would be too inconvenient when VI are as we'll served as at present.
Connecticut western news., 1901-10-17
EAST CANAAN.

The social last Friday evening was fairly we'll attended, and the enter tainment was quite interesting.
 At the regular meeting of the Grange last week. several brought vegetables and fruit raised this year, and there was m exhibit, after which coffee and cake were served. Friday evening will be the annual '.Children's Night" and everyone is invited.
 Mir and Mrs E. Sheldon of Branford are guests at A. A. Lawrence's.
 A. H Owens and family have moved to Canaan for tho winter. Mrs Owens went to Brooklyn Tuesday for couple of weeks.
 Mrs George Beebe returned Friday from . visit in Hartford.
 The funeral of Wm. Straub was at tended at the house Friday afternoon. Burial at Hillside cemetery.
 D. E. King was in New York a few days last week.
 Aid society meets on Friday instead of Thursday, with Mrs A. P. Briggs.
Connecticut western news., 1901-10-17
TESTING OCEAN CURRENTS.
How Russia and America Conduct
 Interesting Experiments.


 Interesting Experiments.
 One of the interesting scientific ex- periments of the time Is that quietly going on year after year. under the joint direction of the Russian govern ment and our own, for the exact de termination of the direction and ve- locity of ocean currents.
 All American and Russian warships and merchant vessels carry with them a supply of empty beer bottles, says the New York World. As they trav- erse the seas thousands of these bottles are least upon the waters" to be re- covered after many days" Each bot tie carries a record telling when and where 1t began to drift. Whenever one is sighted by Yankee or Russian ship. it is picked up and a record made of where and when 1t was found. Then it is corked up and again sent adrift. to be picked up again and again and similarly used until perhaps 1t has in- dicated the force and direction of the currents over many thousands of miles of sea.
 The records of our Photographic of Ace show that many of these bottles have drifted from 5000 to 5000 miles at a speed varying from to So miles a day. The accumulated reports of several years have already yielded val uable information. Bottles cast into the sea near the equator tend west ward and usually bring up in the West Indies or on the coast of Mexico. Along our Atlantic coast and north of the fortieth parallel bottles generally drift to the northward and eastward and are picked up on the north coast of Ireland or even farther north. A fact not yet explained is that bottles thrown into the stretch of the Atlantic that lies between latitude 25 degrees to 40 | degrees north and longitude 30 degrees | to 60 degrees west, which Is crossed | by numerous steamship routes, are very rarely seen again. Only six out | of many hundreds have been recovered | since 1888.
Connecticut western news., 1901-10-17
Where American. Are Mode.t.

The American is shy of proclaiming to the world his deepest sentiments and superstitions. if he has any. He pre- fers to take himself either as a joke or as a matter of business. Hence when
 he has town to name he calls 1t "Smithville" or New BristoP' or, as actually happened in the case of one town. 70. K" He may believe in To- cal ghost. he may love his wife, he may admire the view from his windows and pine when torn from the woods and mountains among which he passed his boyhood. but he does not want to put those emotions into the postof1ce d. rsctory.-Washington Times. --R.-.
Connecticut western news., 1901-10-17
THURSDAY, OCTOBER IT. 1901.
SALISBURY.

A number of the Congregationalists attended the meeting of the American Board held Tn Hartford the past week.
 George D. Harrison of New York spent Sunday with his brother, J. R Harrison.
 MT and Mrs T. F. Dexter of Litch- field have been spending a few days with friends.
 Mir and Mrs John Travis and Frank Parsons returned Saturday, having spent the week at Buffalo and Niagara.
 Mrs W. E. Cornell, two children and Mrs O. Roraback left Tuesday for Sunnyside. Washington, where they are to make their home. Their many friends regret thelr going, but wish them a pleasant home in their new field.
 Our village was we'll represented at Danbury fair during the past week.
 Jimmie Silvernail is very seriously ill at this writing with an abscess.
 Clarence Mayhew of Winsted spent Sunday with friends in town.
Connecticut western news., 1901-10-17
CORNWALL HOLLOW.

Mir Eaton of New York is spending 8 week with Ben Foster.
 Miss Nettie O Harrison was home from Thomaston over Sunday.
 John A. Palmer spent the past week in Danbury.
 Mrs John R. Sedgwick and Miss L. M. Ocain bsve been visiting in New field for few days
 William Scott, Mrs Fred Mowers and children from Amenia, N, r., were at A. F. Palmers over Sunday. Mrs Wm. Scott returned with them.
 Allyn Vail and family of Goshen were at W. M. Hurlburt's Saturday.
Connecticut western news., 1901-10-17
How Artiaoi.l Ivory I. Made.

Artificial ivory makers now use a material prepared from the bones of sheep and the waste pieces of deer and kid skin. The bones are macerated and bleached in chloride of lime for a fortnight, then heated by steam with the skin until a fluid mass is formed. when little alum Is added. The prod uct Is filtered, dried in air and hard ened in a bath of alum, the white, .ough plates resulting being more easily worked than natural ivory.
Connecticut western news., 1901-10-17
CIothfng and Disease.

Does the introduction of civilized clothing among savages breed disease and infrmities? It has been observed recently in the Philippines that the savages who have adopted civilized clothing have suffered In their general health. The wearing of high silk hat, for example, has produced brain trouble, while even the strain of wear ing pyjamas has caused serious nerv- ous disorders. So serious have been the results in some cases that the phy- sicians sent out to care for the soldiers have mentioned the new dangers In their reports.
Connecticut western news., 1901-10-17
CAUSES
.aARM.

"One night my br, ..sr's baby was taken with Group" writes Mrs J. c. Snider, of Crittenden. Kr.. "it seemed it would strangle before we could get a doctor. so we gave it Dr. Kings New Discovery. which gave quick relief and permanently cured it. We always keep it in the house to protect our children from Group and Whooping Cough. It cured me of chronic bronchial trouble that no other remedy would relieve" Infallible for Coughs. Colds, Throat and Lung troubles. 5Oc and 2l.00 Trial bottles free at W. H. Camps drug store. Canaan; c. E Frink's drug tore, Falls Village
Connecticut western news., 1901-10-17
The Ear a. ch.r.eter Index.

Of late years we have heard much from the Italian school of anthropolo- gists about ''the criminal ear." Dr. Keith, an English specialist, has stud fed the ears of more than 10000 indi- viduals, including 800 criminals and 2,000 lunatics (as we'll as some hun dreds of animals), and he finds that ears give absolutely no clew to per sonal traits.
Connecticut western news., 1901-10-17
STEPPED INTO LIVE GOALS.

''When a child I burned my foot frightfully." writes W. H. Eads, of Jonesville. Va which caused horrible leg sores for 30 years. but 3ucklen's Arnica Ssive wholly cured me after everythin else failed" Infallible for Burrs, Scalds, Cuts. Sores, Bruises and Piles Sold by W. Fl. Camp. Canaan G. E Frink, Falls Village. 25c.
Connecticut western news., 1901-10-17
A FIENDISH ATTACK.

An attack was lately made on c. F. Collier of Cherokee. Iowa. that nearly proved fatal. It came through his kid neys. His back got so lame he could not stoop without great pain, nor sit in chair except propped by cushions. No remedy helped him until he tried Elec- trio Bitters which effected such won- derful change that he writes he feels like a new man. This marvellous medicine cures backsche and kidney trouble, purifies the blood and builds up your health. Only 50c at W. u. Camps drug store, Canaan; G. E. Frink's drug store, Falls Village.
Connecticut western news., 1901-10-17
LAR n WILL n

Mrs Edward Winckworth and daugh- ter. Maude, have returned home after an extended visit with friends and rels- lives at Worcester. Mass., also Brattie- boro, Vt.
 Edward Winckworth called from Liverpool for New York the 9th. Ex. poets to reach home about the 18th.
Connecticut western news., 1901-10-17
Automatic Ticket Axe.ts.

A report comes from Berlin that the sale of railway tickets by automatic machines was very successful last year. One hundred and ninety-two of these machines sold 3O.0OO.0O0 tickets. At the Freidrich Strasse and Geological Garden stations over 100000 tickets were delivered daily through the slot
Connecticut western news., 1901-10-17
WHAT'S YOUR FACE woRrBp

Sometimes fortune, but never. fl ou have a sallow complexion, a Jaun. diced look, moth patches and blotches on the skin, all signs of Liver Trouble. But Dr. Kings New Life Pills give Clear Skin. Rosy Cheeks, Rich Com plexion. Only 25c. at w. Fl. Camps drug store. Canaan; c. E. Frink's drug store, Falls Village.
Connecticut western news., 1901-10-17
DISTRICT OF CANAAN. ss. Probate Court I OctohAr A IQ0I

Estate of Edward Burns late of Canaan in said District, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Canaan hath limited and allowed six months from date hereof for the creditors of said Estate 10 exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly sttested, within said time, will be debarred recovery. All persons indebted ate payment to
 WALTER I. KELLOGG,
 Administrator with will amazed.
 Falls Village. Oorn.
Connecticut western news., 1901-10-17
DISTRICT OF SHARON, s.. probat. oour,

nIsTRIcT OF SHARON, Sc. Probate Court l( October 6, 1901.
 Estate of Tamar N. Northrup in said Dis trict, deceased.
 The Court Of Probate for the District ol sharon hath limited and allowed sir 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 bs 10 said estate are requested to make immedi ate payment to
 WILLIAM HENRY NoRrHRup,
 Administrator. P. O. Address, Cornwall Bridge, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1901-10-17
e.n.cr,us,.n Aceeuns.

The date on the colored slip of paper with
 he name of the subscriber shows the time 10 which the subscription Is paid: thus, R. B. Smith 5jul0l indicates that Mir Smith has paid for his paper % July 5, 1901. It is hoped that subscribers will see to it that their account, as indicated by the date OF their papers, is always correct, and when they pay for re- newal of their subscription will observe whether their date is changed to' indicate the proper credit, and in the event O. an error to inform us for correction at once. No claims
 or errors in these accounts will hereafter De considered unless presented within thirty days after the payment is claimed to nave been made, as the receipt of the paper with the date to which the supscriptIon IS paid plainly printed thereon is prima facie owl dence of its accep. ance IS correct.
Connecticut western news., 1901-10-17
P. O. Address. Cornwall Bridge, Conn.
nIsTRI' T OF CORNWALL, ss. Probate D Court, October II, 1901.

OUuItl OCIOU6f IT, ISUI.
 Estate Of Harriet J. Clark late of Cornwall fin said District, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Cornwall hath limited and allowed 6 months rom date hereof, for the creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settlement Those who neglect to present their accounts pioperly attested, within said time, will bt debarred recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make immed. late payment to
 HARRIET E. CLARK, Administratrix, F. O. Address, Cornwall, Conn.