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Connecticut western news., 1901-06-06
GREAT HARRINGTON.

Mrs Lizzie Parrish. wife of Seymour
Parrish, died about o'clock Monday
morning at her home in Great Barring
ton. She was in her 10th year and was
born in Claverack, N. Y. Her early life
was spent at Canaan. N. Y. During
October 1888 she IVES married at Red
Rock to Seymour Parrish. They re-
sided at Canaan for short time and
then moved to Great Darlington where
they have resided for the past thirteen
years Mrs Parrish was a devoted
member of the Methodist Church, an
earnest worker in its interest. She is
survived by seven brothers and two sis
tiers. The funeral was held from her
late home at 80 Tuesday evening. The
remains were taken to Chatham, N. Y
for burial.
Mrs Mary E Hall, 45, wife of John NJ
Hall, died at her home in Great Bar
rington at o'clock on Memorial Day
after a few weeks illness with pneu-
monis. She was born in Nassau, N. Y.
in 1856 and was the daughter of David
and Louise Schermerhnrn. She was
married % years ago last November to
John M. Hall at Nassau. N Th y
moved from Nassau to Lee, Mtss 81
years ago and resided there until they
came to Great Darlington In 1894 She
is survived by her husband, a con Juhu
D., mother Mrs Schermerhurn, and
two brothers, Edward OF Wilson. Kan e.
and Lon of Ogden. Kan The remains
were taken to Brainard Station, N. Y
Saturday where the funeral WAS held
Sunday. The burial was at Sand l. Ike.
The Wyantenuck golf links was
opened last week. The handicap tour.
nament was won by b ID Ticknor. A
tea was served by Mrs ]. Fl G. Church.
Mrs s r McComb and Mrs j. l.. L.
Pell.
Hardin DeBell. 76, died suddenly
Friday at the home of his nephew
Frederick DeBell. Mr. DeBell was born
in Duchess Co., N. Y, where he lived
for many years. He was a mason Ivy
trade The funeral was held Sunday
North Egremont.
left Tuesday for Lowry, La, where
they are to live. Mr. Alderman has
taken position as superintendent of 8
large rice plantation.
Mrs Hannah Proper, 70. died Thurs
day night at the home of her daughter
at South Egremont. death resulting
from the bursting of an artery. She
was the mother of IL children, 10 Of
whom are now living. The funera
was held Sunday afternoon.
The debate between the Searles sn6
Adams High school was won by the
Searles pupilsFriday night John @
Hull, principal of the Adams school
presided. The Judges were @ e. Hib
bard of Pittsfeld w. @ Spaulding o
West Stockbridge. and @ 81. Keyes
principal of the Hartford High school
The ladies of the A. M. E. ZioI
Church cleared SIT 40 from the pro
ceeds of their May social.
Henry @. Woodin has rented hi
place for the summer to ]. l. Null
queen of New York.
The family of Amos Baldwin, VIII
has been in the west for several months
expect to leave for California sometim
this month to Join Mr.. Baldwin at SAINT
Cruz.
Connecticut western news., 1901-06-06
ELISHA M. ROOD.

Elisha Morgan Rood. q life long resi-
dent of Canaan, died at his home in this
town last Saturday afternoon, aged 10
years. His death was not unexpected,
as he had been poor health for several
years and since last December had been
helpless and very feeble.
Mr. Rood was born in this town Feb.
10, 1928. His parents were the late
Jacob Rood and Della Morgan Rood.
On December 8, 1850. Elisha M. Rood
was married to Sarah Maria Halves,
who survives him. He is also survived
by fye sons, George 81. of Canaan, Rol-
lin M and Frank x. of South Man
chester, Charles of Canaan and Fred
erick of Hartford. Thirteen grand
children also survive him.
Mr. Rood was a farmer, but he was
also one of the best land surveyors in
the state and for many years good
share OF his time, especially in winter,
was devoted to that profession. and he
he was frequently employed to survey
land in Massachusetts and Vermont
He represented the town of North Ca
naan in the legislature of 1878. was tax
collector for many years, and afterward
served several years as assessor, had
served as constable and had always
taken deep interest in town affairs.
he did not unite with any Church, but
until failing health prevented he attend
ed divine worship every Sunday and
sang in the choir. He was very fond
of music and had for many years led
different church choirs in this town.
He was devoted husband, an indul-
gent father. good neighbor and kind
friend. He will be mourned by all who
knew him.
The funeral of Mr. Rood was largely
a tended at his late residence on Tues
day afternoon at 80 o'clock Rev. 81.
Utterwick cond Icted the services,
assisted by Rev. s. A Burnaby. The
floral offerings we're abundant. A
QUARTET composed Oh MIS- hc6l hOOui
Mrs III L. Ross, Robert d. Peirce and
Clinton ID. Barnes, sang two hymns
1t is Well With My Soul" and ''Abide
with Me-" The intermeut was in Hill
side cemetery in East Canaan. The
bearers were the five sons of the de.
ceased and nephew, Harry Ferguson.
Among those from out of town who
attended the funeral were DIR. George
E. Morgan of Hartwfllville. Vt, Mrs
Franklin FL. Giddings of New York
and Carleton Rood of Wiusted.
Connecticut western news., 1901-06-06
sHEFEdELD.

The monthly business and social
meeting of the Epworth League will be
held At the home of Edgar ID. Shears on
Tuesday evening, June IL.
The program for Memorial Day was
we'll carried out. The Town Hall was
we'll filled to hear the address by Supt.
Collins. The Southield band received
much praise. The exercises by the
schools we're good, all did well-good
singing, etc 1t seemed a sacred SER
vice to keep the memory of those who
died in honor of the old flag.
Miss Alice Wickwire and Miss Emma
Hulett went Monday to Buffalo, N. Y.
to attend the Pan-American Exposition
for week.
Mrs Cooper and family have arrived
to occupy the Merce1n house for anoth-
er summer.
Mrs Sophia Moulton has rented her
cottage furnished on North Main street
for July and August to Mrs b. s Cong
don and family of Brooklyn, N. Y.
Mrs Charlotte Thayer of North Adams
is visiting her sister, Mrs Cyrus French.
Mr. Mac Master spent a few days last
week with his family at Mrs g. Glea-
sons. where they have been the past
two months, and on Monday they all re-
turned to their home
Norman Shears is quite seriously i'll
at bis home, The Inn.
Connecticut western news., 1901-06-06
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Pure Japanese buckwhest for sale.

Pure Japanese buckwheat for sale.
j. l.. BRAGG.
Putnam, the optIcian, is at the War
ner House all this week.
The New Union Lock Poultry Fence;
far better than poultry netting and just
as cheap. Ornamental lawn fence,
wrought iron fence, Bond steel fence
posts and hitching posts for sale by
x. E. e. Munson, Millerton, N. Y.
Sharon telephone call: 5-5. See his
adv. in another column.
Pneumatic runabouts from 300 up
to 1925 at Beniamin's up-to-date reposi-
tory.
DR. l.. J. Turner. veterinary surgeon,
Winsted, Conn successor to the late DIR
Heath. All diseases of animals treated
in the most skillful and scientific man
ner. s. N. E. telephone call So %.
The new wood wheel speeding wagon
is attracting lots of attention at Benjam-
in's repository this week.
Connecticut western news., 1901-06-06
POINT ERS.

Painters and paper hangers wanted.
See adv.
Extraordinary bargains at E. P. Hunt
4 Co.'S store. Sec new sdy..
Wanted-girl for general Homework
and young man for light teamwork
See adv.
Read what q. l.. Parsons & Sons
new adv. says about home made bread
and tea rolls.
Look at the bargains and attractions
mentioned in @. F. Hawley's new ad.
vertisement.
Special inducements offered to out OF
town parties on pneumatics at Benjam
ms this week. See adv.
A two horse railroad power, and hand
or power cider mill for sale cheap. See
advertisement.
The best bicycles in the market can
be purchased of E, W. Adams. He also
does bicycle repairing and sharpens
lawn mowers. See adv.
The summer girl is now casting
sleeps eyes at the men and she notices
how they are dressed. Belden keeps
the right things. See his sum mer adv.
Connecticut western news., 1901-06-06
STATE NEWS,

The state prison at present contains
so prisoners who are sentenced for life;
four of these are women.
The Litchfeld County University
Club will meet at the Norfolk residence
of Mr. and Mrs Carl Stoeckel, June IA.
The annual meeting and banquet of
the Army and Navy Club of Conuecti-
cut will be held this year at the Pequot
House in New London, Friday night,
June IA.
1t cost the state 800, 500 to transport
the members of the general assembly
and the officials. doorkeepers and mes
sengers to and from their homes while
attending session.
Miss Bertha Norris of Torringford
has received the prize of 5000 at Bryn
Mawr College for the highest rank and
scholarship in the freshman class of that
institution. The young lady is grad
uate of the Torrington high school,
class of '97
Peter Cloutier, aged 40, of Danielson,
Conn, has just discovered that the cause
of his several weeks illness was live
bug in his side. He had been troubled
with pains and recently a swelling came
on his side and on May 80 it broke and
large gray bug, about three times the
Size of potato bug crawle1 out of the
sore; II is general belief that it de-
veloped from parasite which entered
his skin.
According to reports from the New
Haven weather bureau, 8 03 inches OF
rain fell in April, which was the largest
rainfall for the month in the past forty
| years and at least twice as heavy as in
any April since 1879. The Hartford
weather bureau reports 80 inches OF
rain fall in May, the greatest precipits.
ton for nine years and more than the
average in May for twenty mine years.
Rain fell on eighteen days in May and
most of the remaining days were cloudy
damp and cold with only an occasional
day of sunshine and warmth.
Arthur Budds of Hartford, nine years
old, climbed on the roof of barn last
Thursday afternoon, May 80, to see the
circus parade and he caught hold of an
electric light wire and Immediately
J swung off into the air, smoke rising
from the wire where be was grasping it.
A policeman broke the boys hold by
pounding his hands, and the boy drop.
ed apparently lifeless, having received
ten thousand volts. A physician arrived
after the boy was given up for dead,
but he worked the boys arms and by
producing artificial respiration brought
him into semi-conscious state. he
was taken to the Hartford hospital
Both hands are severely burned and one
little finger is burned off, 1t is said he
will recover.
Connecticut western news., 1901-06-06
The Killing of Seals.

A kind friend sends us an account of
the terrible cruelty Inflicted in the seal
fisheries, and picture from Pearson's
Magazine, illustrating that cruelty
1t is too painful to reprint in Our
Dumb Animals. From the statement
it appears that in one season, by actual
count, the bodies of over sixteen
thousand young seals that had been
starved to death we're found, this being
caused by the killing of the mother seals.
1t is painful subject, but unless the
ladies can be induced to give up wear.
ing seal-skins, we know of no other
way we can reach the seal fishers ex-
cept by the humane education which
we are endeavoring to promote through
our over forty five thousand Bands oil
Mercy. From "Our Dumb Animals. >
Connecticut western news., 1901-06-06
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PARRIsH-At Great Darlington, June 3,
Lizzie. wife of Seymour Parrish, In
the 10th year of her age.
HALL-At Great Darlington, May 80.
Mary E, wife of John NJ. Hall, aged
As years.
DEBELL-At Great Darlington, May 81,
Hardin DeBell, aged 76 years.
PRoPER-At South Egremont, Mass 4,
May 30, Mrs Hannah Proper, aged 10
years.
BRowN-At Winchester Center, May
80, Mrs LYDIA Ann Brown, aged 81
years, 3 months and % days.
BRowN-At Winchester May 80, Mrs
Seth Brown, aged 81 years
RooD-In this town, June l, Elisha M.
Rood, aged 70 years, months and II
days.
BENsoN-At Falls Village, May 30, Mrs
Philo Benson, aged g. years.
wEsrwoRrH-kt Mt. Riga, May 81,
Mrs Tryphena Wentworth at an adj
vauced age.
Connecticut western news., 1901-06-06
A TERRIBLE EXPLOSION

"Of a gasoline stove burned lady
here frightfully," writes N. E. Palmer
of Kirkman, la. "The best doctors
couldn't heal the running sore that fol-
lowed, but Bucklen's Arnica Salve en-.
tirely cured her." Infallible for cuts,
corns, sores, boils. bruises. skin diseases
and piles. 25c ut W. e. Camps drug
store. Canaan; g. E. Erink's drug store,
Falls VillAgs.
Connecticut western news., 1901-06-06
Base Ball.

AT Millerton. May 80 Only five in
nings were played. Millerton 4. Lake
vile 3.
At Great Darlington, May 80. Ca
naan 10, Sedgwick Institute l.
At Lime Rock, June / Lime Rock
5, Pittsfeld Y. M. @. A. 3.
AT Lime Rock, June 5. Hotchkiss
School s, Lime Rock
At Winsted, June 4. Gilbert School
IL, Robbins School O.
Connecticut western news., 1901-06-06
DIDN'T MARRY FOR MONEY.

The Boston man, who lately married
q sickly rich young woman. is happy
now, for he got DIR. Kings New Life
Pills, which restored her to perfect
health. Infallible for iaundice, bilious
ness. malaria, fever and ague and all
liver and stomach troubles Gentle but
effective. Only 25c at W. 81. Camps
drug store, Canaan; G. E. Frink's drug
store, Falls Village.
Connecticut western news., 1901-06-06
SAVES TWO FROM DEATH.

"Our little daughter had an aim ost
fatal attack of whooping cough and
bronchitis" writes Mrs W. K. Haviland
of Armonk, N. Y. "but. when all other
remedies failed, we saved her life with
DIR. Kings New Discovery Our niece,
who had consumption in an advanced
stage, also used this wonderful medicine
and today she is perfectly WE'LL" Des-
perate throat and lung diseases yield to
DIR. Kings New Discovery as to no other
medicine on earth. Infallible for coughs
and colds. SOC and $1.00 bottles guar
nnteed by W. q. Camp, Canaan; G.. E.
Frink, Falls Village, Trial bottles free.
Connecticut western news., 1901-06-06
SALISBURY.

Rev. A. j. Palmer gave a very elo-
quent address Memorial Day in con-
nection with the program for the day,
at the Town Hall, instead of near the
soldiers monument, the usual custom,
owing to the inclemency of the weather.
His subject was Noble Dying"
Mrs George Ayrcs of Falls Village
visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs Will
liams, few days last week.
Mr. and Mrs Il. f. Dexter and Mr. A,
j. Morse Of Litchfeld were in town q
few days last week.
Last Friday Mrs Tryphena Went
worth was found dead sitting in chair
at her home at Mt Riga. Mrs Went
worth had lived alone greater part OF
the last few years; a very active, cheer.
full life was hers. The funeral was held
at her late residence on Sunday after
noon, conducted by Rev. ]. @. Goddard.
Last Friday the oldest son of "Col.
onel' Suydam of Mt. Riga, died. His
death was caused by eating poison Nav
apples. Funeral on Sunday afternoon.
His age was 10 years
Miss Mary Bower, who has been
studying in New York the past year, ID
home for the summer.
Mrs Yosburgh OF Waterbury is visit.
ing her mother, Mrs Decker.
Preston Edo has been visiting in
Torrington the past week.
Mrs Hunter and son. who have been
in Salisbury since early fall. went to
Albany last week and from there will
go to central New York for the summer
Mrs Hodgkinson of New York recent
" came to spend the summer with
Mrs s. E. Landon.
The Congregational Publishing So.
ciety CT Boston have, at their own so.
licltation, taken charge of Mr. Goddsrd's
book, "a Leave of Absence and Other
Leaves" and are disposing of it. The
price they fixed upon it is one dollar
postpaid.
Connecticut western news., 1901-06-06
THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 1901.
Local News.

TIME SLIPS AWAY RAPIDLY.
Almost before one realizes it new
year has come aud 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-
er's name the date showing expiration
OF subscription. Look at it now.
Connecticut western news., 1901-06-06

Anxious to Please.-'Who was that
woman" asked the editor. "The pres
idert of the Woman's Rights club" re-
piled his assistant. "She was making
kick because we referred to her as a
'strong-minded person." "All right.
Be careful to call her 'weak-minded
person in the future "-Philadelphis
Press.
Connecticut western news., 1901-06-06
NEWS NOTES.

According to death certificate filed
at Newark, N. j., Mrs Rose l.. Steel, Q
colored woman who died May %, was q
victim of leprosy.
Connecticut western news., 1901-06-06

School Examiner What is the mean
ing of false doctrine?" School boy
''Please, sir, it's when the doctor gives
the wrong stuff to people who are
sick Tit Bits.
Connecticut western news., 1901-06-06

Bill understand Gay boy is one oil
the best known men in your town.
Inl-Wny, he's so we'll known that
lie has to go out OF town to borrow
money Tit Bits.
Connecticut western news., 1901-06-06
vi a bRlEIb.

WILSON -BRAxToN-At Denver Col.
May %. MIR Charles E. Wilson of
Kansas City, Mo-. to Mrs Julia Re.
becca Braxton. daughte. of the late
Chester Munson, a native of Canaan,
Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1901-06-06
BoR n.

daughter to Mr. and Mrs Will Cook.
HENDERSON AT Torrington. May "a, q
son (Latirand) to MIR and Mrs w. II.
Henderson and grandson to Mr. aud
and Mr. Theophile Tousssnt of East
Canaan.
CLARK-At Brooklyn, n. Y. June /, a
daughter to Mr. aud Mrs Myron n.
Clark of Norfolk, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1901-06-06

What Did He Mean?-Riter-"H
you read my last poem?" Reeder-"I
hope so. "-Philadelphia Evening Bulle-
tin.
Connecticut western news., 1901-06-06
RED MILLS,
Ashley Falls, M al SIS.

Have on hand and are constant
ly receiving all kinds of Milling
Goods.
Grain of all kinds. Feed, Meal,
Middlings, Bran, Mixed Feed, Cot
ton Seed Meal. LinSeed Meal, Meat
Scraps, Animal Meal and Shells for
Chickens, Flour of various brands,
also Land Plaster, Pratt's Food
for Horses, Cattle and Chicks,
Seed Buckwheat, Wheat for Chicks,
Blaekford's Calf Meal
Try Gold Medal Flour. We war
rant every barrel All at wholesale
and retail.
d. w. MARVEL.
Connecticut western news., 1901-06-06
ACCOMMODATIONS

For several regular boarders at Beckleys
boarding house. Rates Sc and 81 per week.
Fine rooms and board. Hot and cold water
on each floor.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-08-03
A. They Chose.

While waiting for the train the bride
and bridegroom walked slowly up and
down the platform.
Il don't know what this joking and
guying may have been to you." he re-
marked, "but it's death to me. I never
experienced such an ordeal"
ITS perfectly dreadful" she an
swered. 81 shall be so glad when we
get away from everybody we know"
They're actually impertinent," he
went on. "Why, the very natives"
At this unpropitious moment the
wheezy old stationmaster walked up
to them.
BE you goin' to take this trainT he
asked.
"It's none of your business" retorted
the bridegroom, Indignantly. as he
guided the bride up the platform,
where they condoled with each other
over the impertinence Of the natives.
Onward came the train, its vapor
curling from afar. 1t was the last to
their destination that day; an express
nearer. it came at full speed. then in
moment it whizzed past and was
gone.
why in thunder didn't that train
stopr' yelled the bridegroom.
"'Cos you sed 'twarn't none Of my
bizness. has to signal II that trains
to stop"
And os tho old stotiopma star SOFTLY
stroked his beard there was a wicked
twinkle In his eye.-London Spare No
ments.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-08-03
IDENCE EAST CARROLL PARISH La SATURDAY 1901

cCins wear quickly and depreciate n
value SO easily that they are mcrs
difficult to obtain.
Perhaps it is this reason that the
collection Of gold coins seems to be a
particular passion for the collector.
It is quite aside from the intrinsic
value of the gold, the commercial in
terest does not enter into the feeling Of
the collector, though he will ALWAYS
make as good bargain as possible.
The coins of many collectors will
show many interesting pieces in gold.
and many collectors have the gold dol
lar from the first one in 1S49 to the
last in 1889.
1.-THE Octagonal dollars were TIE
work Of private enterprise. They were
started in California, and were SO sue.
cessful that they were made. be-
lieve, in New York. But they became
so popular as trinkets and bangles,
that they became debased after .
time, and finally SO much alloy was
put into them that the government put
a stop to them. UP to 1873 they are
very good for the collectors. New
York Times.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-08-03
A Cemetcry For Peta,

London and Paris have long had
cemeteries for dogs and cats, but New
York has been without one until lately.
Now, however, battle-ground Of
three of four acres has been opened at
Hartsdale, in Westchester County, and
is being Immediately taken advantage
of by the bereaved owners of pets,
nearly seventy burials having already
taken place there. The woman with
the pet cat was foremost. Toby" a
splendid Angora, rests in peace in the
new cemetery. in plush-lined mahog-
any casket costing some $50, and un-
der a marble headstone commemorate
ing his pedigree and his virtues. An
other pedigreed pet, a French poodle,
was buried with his silver collar and
leader beside him, an embroidered
blanket about his aristocratic form
and q silver bracelet upon his leg, as In
life. Two or three carriages not infre
ouently accompany the dead canine
or feline to the grave.-Harper's Bazaar
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-08-03


In the administration OF President
Harrison Senator Clark of Wyoming.
then a practicing lawyer in the Terri
tory. as II was in those days, was ap-
pointed a judge of the territorial court.
He was not certain about accepting
the position, and he went over to have
a talk with Judge Corn. the Democrat
ic incumbent.
Hello. Clark" said the Judge.
Have you come over to be sworn in?''
"No," said Clark. Il have not yet
made up my mind to take the place.
"Oh, take it by all manner OF
means" said Judge Corn. 1T is O
pleasant job. and think you will like
It."
But" said Clark. II have a good
many private matters to attend to
and cannot accept for some time yet
anyway. II l conclude to take the
place will let you know"
"All right" said Judge Corn. "Comt
over and will swear you in, but
he added. with a laugh. while ! car
swear you in all creation cannot quail
~ you."-Washington Post.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-08-03
1saa BITS or. - dsfs,
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2 ~ NSa ~

Black pearl chains, with oval or round
beads, are much worn.
Persian ornament appliqued upon
chiffon makes most attractive stocks
and bows.
Many of the new century driving
wraps have bell sleeves revival OF the
styles of thirty years ago.
Colored hosiery is shown in such
fascinating designs and shades that it is
sure to be fashionable this summer.
Vests to wear with smart tailor made
jackets and skirts are of point d'esprit,
tucked or embroidered, over satin or
silk.
All shades of gray are in vogue, and
various handsome materials of this re-
fined color are used for reception
gowns.
Unquestionably the most dressy hats
of the summer will be large black Gains
boroughs trimmed deliberately with
white ostrich plumes.
Everything is tucked, from cloth and
silk to linen, lawn, muslin, chambray,
Bingham, chiffon and silk. The waists
that are tucked all over are especially
stylish.
Ruchings, pleatings-accordion, box
and side-lace insertions, tucks, hchus
founces, ribbons, contrasting bands
French knots and fancy cross stitche:
are all fashionable garnitures.
Foulard gowns can scarcely be classed
among novelties, but this season more
| than ever they are in great demand
| There are many varieties of foulart
and wide range of prices exists.
Ganze ribbon in narrow widths i
much used for ruching on summe
gowns; and other pretty effects in trim
ming are made with some of the marrow
ribbons which come in dainty combina
| tons of color.
The broad lace collars now so popula
give an artistic finish to the simples
costume. Arabe, Renaissance or Rus
sian lace in either white or ecru ma
be chosen, or a pleasing effect may b
secured by the use of fancy batistes.