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Connecticut western news., 1902-05-15
NORFOLK

Mir and Mrs Winthrop Cone returned from 8 weeks fishing in the Adiron- dacks, Sunday.
 About thirty students of the Robbins School, ss the guests of MT and Mrs Carl Stoeckel, attended the oratorical contest in Winsted last Saturday. The schools representatives among the con- teatants were Arthur Thompson and Joseph Gone.
 The Glee Club met with the Winsted club last night in joint rehearsal. Mir Paine's brother is considerably lm- proved.
 About forty couples enjoyed e whist and dance held in the Village Hall on Saturday evening.
 The Winsted Elks were defeated by the local base ball team an the Robbins field Saturday by the score of IS to 8.
 The Village Improvement Assoclation has been making over ard improving the sidewalks on the east side of the village green and on the Winsted road.
 Mrs Mosely of New Haven is occupy ing her summer residence here.
 R, B. Stoeckel and Melvin Snow got another fine string of speckled beauties out of the Hammertown swamp last Saturday.
 The speaker at the last teachers meet ing of the season to be held on May 23 will be Dr Clarke of Winsted. His sub iect will be Instructive Teaching"
 MT and Mrs O. NJ. Howard with son Worth spent the Sabbath in town at the Stevens House.
 The Lodge on Canaan mountain has been sold to Frederick Nj. Shepard, president of the Norfolk Water Com pany.
 Rev and Mrs J. O. Bliss of New York have been in town the past week Mir Bliss preached at both the morning and evening meetings last Sunday.
 Samuel Afford of Torrington spent Sunday with his sister, Miss Nellie O Afford.
 The raising of the bridge over Litch- geld road is an assured fact. Whether the abutments will be videned or not remains to be seen.
 Frederick T. Howard has rented his summer residence for the season.
 Dr Irving l.. Hamant hes bought the Welch residence and the land belong ing to the estate.
 J. N. Cowles of this place and Mrs Emma W. Wslcott of New York Mills, N. Y. are named as executors of the will of Mrs Emily s. Weloh. Mrs Welch left sum of money to the town of Cornwall for care of cemetery, but she made no other public bequests. William E. Beckley, a we'll known farmer, died at his home in Granville Saturday afternoon, aged 64 years, 10 months and eight days. He had suffer ed for some time from cancer of the stomach. which caused his death. De- ceased was born in Colebrook, . son of Richard and Mary Cook Beckley. He is survived by 8 widow.
Connecticut western news., 1902-05-15
LAkE EVILLE

A very pretty wedding took place at the M. 6. church on Wednesday after noon, May 7th. when David H. Oakes and Miss Elizabeth Wilson were united in marriage. The wedding was follow ed by reception at the house. The bridal party left on the evening train, at Millerton, for honeymoon in New Jersey and Delaware. The high esteem in which they were held was shown by the many valuable presents they re- ceived. They will be at home after July 1st in the Dodge house. May they live long and prosper.
 Mrs G. Linus Warren of Greenwich Village, Mass is spending a couple of weeks with friends and relatives in town.
 We barely escaped another serious drowning accident on Friday afternoon. Richard Miles and MT Pollock were overturned in their sail boat in the middle of the lake. Richard managed to pull himself partly on top of the boat but Mir Pollock was unable to do SO and he was nearly exhausted when Frank Olmsted and Student Dissette reached them. Intense excitement pre- vailed as it was reported to Mrs Miles and Mrs Pollock that both had been drowned. Let this be lesson for all not to go sailing when there is such a gale a there was last Friday.
 Ralph Bierce, an aged and respected citizen of Ohapinville, died in New York hospital last Thursday.
 Mr Barbour, a sewage expert from Boston, has been at Dr. Knights plan ming 8 new sewage 8, stem which is soon to be carried into effect The plan Is to carry the sewage farther to the south into a settling tank ard from there into filter beds. This will be 8 decided improvement over the present system.
 Dr. Hurd's new automobile has ar- rived and he has sold his horse to W |. p. Houghtailing of Sharon.
 Hotchkiss School has fine base ball team this season. They have had no de- fests thus far. Last week they de. ! feated Westminster School of Simsbury 6. and the Yale Freshman 6.1. Banks allowed the heavy Yale batters but two safe hits.
 I. W. Sanford went to Cornwall or Monday to lay out some state road.
 Pride of Wononsco Circle, O. of F. will give calico ball at Roberts Opers House next Friday evening.
Connecticut western news., 1902-05-15
CORNWALL BRIDGE

The many friends of Ralph s. Beers will be pleased to know that the Gen. eral Electric Go. of Schenectady, N. Y {, have placed him upon their experi- mental railroad where they are devising some electrical plan to take the place of steam in the New York tunnel. Ralph is we'll worthy of promotion.
 The remains of Mrs Susan Pierce, widow of Seth B. Pierce, former resi-. dent of Cornwall, were brought here for interment Thursday last. Burial at Cornwall Plains.
 Mrs Helen J. Page, Miss Laura Pat terson and Miss Laura Comstock at tended the teachers meeting at Kent. Friday last, from this village, having a very pleasant time.
 The large barn on the Pangman farm, owned by the railroad company, was burned by locomotive fire Thurs day afternoon. This cleans out the last building on that farm.
 The Cornwall school nine played the Cornwall base ball nine Thursday last. The score was Cornwall school AT, Cornwall 30. Professor Foster um- pired the game. The school yelled rah, rah, and the Cornwall nine whisper ed oh b., meaning holler if you want to. we shall try you again.
 Elder Sweet of Winsted preached a very interesting sermon Sunday last in Everett Hall to fair sized congrega- tion. Miss Grace l.. Sturges presided at the piano.
 Rev. J. M. Crane preached two talented sermons at the M. E. church Sunday last. Mrs Samuel Marvin pre- sided at the organ.
 The ground froze quite hard here Friday, and Saturday night water con- gealed as thick as window glass. It is hoped it will not injure buds of the trees or small fruit. Quite a number have planted corn and many farmers have potatoes up.
 George D. Odell has his counters painted and grained, which adds much to the appearance of the interior of his store.
 Franklin Wells, who was struck by the locom otive of the 10.11 passenger train going south Friday last near Swift's bridge while crossing the track, is able to sit up some. He is 84 years of age md it is . wonder he was not in- stantly killed. Wilbur and John Wells have been here assisting in the care of their father. All those from this village who have visited New Milford since the fire agree it is sad looking place, and those who sustained losses by the fire have the sympathy of all in our town.
 Mrs William McClaren and grand. daughter, Ellen, are visiting friends ir Sharon.
Connecticut western news., 1902-05-15
SAILS BURY

Frank Wolfe of New York is visiting his sister, Mrs G. A. Selleck.
 Ralph Bierce, g respected farmer who lived about two miles from the village. died in New York hospital where he had been for some time for treatment. Mir Bierce leaves wife, one daughter, Mrs Charles Hummer of New York. The funeral was held at his late resi- dence on Sunday. Rev J. O. Goddard officiAted.
 Mrs s. B. Landon has family from New York with her, boarding for the summer.
 Joe Bennett of Waterbury and Thom- as Bennett of Burlington were at their home Sunday.
 Charles Jones. U. s. N., will leave Brooklyn this week for the Philippines. He is assistant machinist.
 Repairs are being made on the lower dam on Mt. Riga and it will be torn up for about two months.
Connecticut western news., 1902-05-15
Le0Gt Notices.
n1sTRIcr OF CORNWALL, ss. Probate

DIsTRICT OF CORNWALL, ss. Probate U Court, May 9, A. D., 1902.
 Estate of Emily A. Cole late of Cornwall in said district, deceased.
 The administrator having exhibited bis ad- ministration account with said estate to this Court for allowance, it is
 0RDERED-That the 23d day of May, A. D, 1902 at one o'clock in the afternoon, at the Probate 0fice in Cornwall, be and the same is assigned for a hearing on the allowance of said administration account, with said estate. and this Court directs the administrator to cite all persons interested therein 10 appear at said time and place. by publishing this order in some newspaper published in Litch- field County. and having circulation in said District, and by posting copy on the public sign-post in the town of Cornwall nearest where the deceased last dwelt.
 GEORGE 0. HARRISON, Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1902-05-15
SOUTH CANAAN

The very high wind of Friday and Friday night was followed by severe cold. On Saturday and Sunday morn- ings ice of considerable thickness form ed on tubs and pails of water, and those who had presumed on the season by leaving their house plants ont of doors, found them seriously injured, if not en- tirely destroyed. It is thought that fruit must be seriously affected though it is fortunate that it was not more ad- vanced.
 The country is looking it's loveliest The weather bright but cold.
 Tiffany's saw mill was moved the past week from the Robbins swamp to land belonging to D. & J. Dean. D. Watson and family have followed the fortunes of the mill and moved into the old Simeon Higley house. The other em- ployees, it is understood, will remain Tn this vicinity.
 The Rev. Mir Evans gave 8 ten minutes address to the children of the Sunday school on the subject, "Why are boys and girls like apple treea?" in addition to the regular service. Mir Evans will exchange with the Rev. O. W. Hanna of East Canaan the coming Sunday.
Connecticut western news., 1902-05-15
WEST CORNWALL

MT and Mrs G. Leo Listman of Win sted have been visiting at Charles List mans.
 Miss Rose M. Hubbard is with her mother at their summer home on Cream Hill.
 Miss Edith G. Dean has returned from short visit with Miss Grace Tur- Till at New Milford.
 It is reported that Dr. Robinson is to occupy the house vacated by s w. Ooons.
 On Wednesday, May 7th, little son came to make glad the hearts and brighten the home of Mir and Mrs Chas. l.. Gold. MT Gold is the eldest son of the Hon. Theodore Sedgwick Gold of Cream Hill farm. who for many years held the office of secretary of the State Board of Agriculture. The small boy has been given the name of Theodore SedgWick, in honor of the paternal grandfather, in conjunction with his mothers maiden name, which was Miss Clara Sedgwick, she being the daughter of Harry Sedgwick of Cornwall Hollow and grandniece of Major General John 8edgwick.
 John W. Ives, M. D. has purchased the village property of Robert N. Coch- rane and removed his office to that place.
 The 8. N. E. Telephone Go. has put an instrument into the house of Houston Cochrane.
 George Fl. Trieschman has moved his family to Kent where there was an opening in the blacksmith business, having sold his business here to William Oliver. While everyone is glad to well come Mir Oliver back to his old accus- toned place, they are sorry to have MT Trieschman leave, as he and his family are we'll liked by all. But if he must go, there is no one better able to fill his place than MT Oliver.
 Mrs George Anson was burned so severely last Monday afternoon that she died early Tuesday morning of her in juries, While endeavoring to put out tho fire caused by the blazing up of some japan which she was heating. pre- paratory to using, her clothing caught and was literally burned off from her. The stricken family have the sympathy of tho entire public in this horrible ac- cident. Mrs Anson leaves husband and three little girls. The burial will be at the lower cemetery in Canaan on Thursday at o'clock.
 A brakeman on the Wilson Point freight had his hand cut off while re- coupling the train 8 short distance above this village last Friday evening. He was brought here and put in charge of Dr. Ives who took him to the House of Mercy at PittsAeld early Saturday morning.
Connecticut western news., 1902-05-15
DIsTRIoT OF CANAAN, ss. Probate Court,

Estate of Benjamin Hawley. late of North Canaan in said District, deceased.
 Upon the application of George s. Dun- ning of said North Canaan, administrator with the will annexed on said estate, praying for an order and decree ascertaining and de- termining the distributes of said estate as far the said will leaves the same indefinite and necessary to be defined, and an order of payment thereto.
 0RDERED-That the 24th day of May, 1902, at the Probate oflce in said North Ca- naan, at two o'clock in the afternoon, be and the same hereby is fixed as The time and place for the hearing and determination as to the distributes of the estate of said de- ceased, and the said administrator Is here- ny directed to give public notice to all per sons interested to appear and be heard If they see cause, by publishing this order twice in the Connecticut Western News, newspaper having circulation in said Dis- trict, and by sending a marked copy of said newspaper containing said order by mall postage paid to each of the distributes known to said administrator or claiming to be such, within five days after the day of the first publication of this order and make return to the court,
 Attest: DAVID 0. WErTT1xzrY, Judgu.
Connecticut western news., 1902-05-15
CLAYTON.

Frank Miller drove to Hartford last week via. Torrington and traded 8 sor- rel horse which he had owned only about two weeks. for handsome bay {.
 Calvin Barnes went to New York last week Wednesday and returned Friday His wife and daughter accompanied him to Jersey Oity, where they will re- main for few weeks. His son, Percy. who is attending school there. but now out on account of ill health, came home with him to remain for 2 few days to recuperate.
 Mrs Hiram Curtiss is i'll, and Sunday the family feared pneumonia.
 Vaccination seems to be in order a, present.
 Quite 8 number of the young people attended the reception in East Canaan given by the dancing class last Friday night.
Connecticut western news., 1902-05-15
CANAAN VALLEY.

Miss Mary Stevens is teaching school in Monterey, Mass.
 Mrs Lucy Cleaveland spent several days last week with her sister in Hart ford.
 Ray Green has been quite sick the past week.
 Myron Oleaveland and family of Great Harrington spent Sunday with his mother, Mrs Lucy Cleavelaud.
 Will Dean has moved his family from Wm. Canfeld's and entered the em- ploy of Geo. Stevens of Hartsville, Mass.
 Harry Atwood and family of Great Burlington are guests at A. G. Stevens.
Connecticut western news., 1902-05-15
EAST CANAAN

Next Sunday morning Rev J. Lewis Evans of Falls Village will preach here in exchange with Rev O. W. Hanna.
 Aid society will meet on Thursday at the conference room.
 Ed. Goodwin was home from Tor rington over Sunday.
 Next Tuesday evening, the 20th, the Canaan Valley Literary Club will give an entertainment at Village Hall. It is worth going to and full house is ex- pected.
 A new flag has been purchased by some of our patriotic ones, and will be hoisted on all proper occasions, we hope, for it is good to see "Old Glory" wave.
 A forest fire started on Sunday on the mountain back of the creamery, in what is known as Parsons Hollow. A large tract of woodland belonging to the Lawrence farm, B. R. Co.,, and B. D. Holt, was burned over. The fire lasted several days.
 F. Schemerhorn is doing the mason work on the bridge.
 The dancing class reception was Q great success last Friday night, between eighty and ninety people being present. Dancing Teacher Beckley started his march promptly and it was led by Samuel Brinton and Miss Isabel Rogers followed by the class and visitors from this village. Canaan. Norfolk, Clayton, Ashley Falls and other places. The music was furnished by M essrs. Decker and Brusie of Great Burlington and was very enlivening. At midnight a substantial lunch was psrtaken of, which was furniehed by the ladies of the class under the supervision of Mrs Dunning, Mrs Robey and Mrs Gleason "Carriaqes at 30" was the order and g merry crowd of dancers departed re. luctsntly for their homes.
 The social club are planning . ball for the 23d with fine music from Hart. l ford,
Connecticut western news., 1902-05-15

The Litchfield County University Clubs oratorical contest was won on the subject ''The Town Representation in Connecticut" and won, not by a Connecticut boy, but by Southerner, Sydney Dodd Frissell of Hampton, Va. Frissell should be taken to Hartford where he can address the delegates; and Virginia should keep her eye on him, because the Old Dominion has consti- tutional conventions of her own.
Connecticut western news., 1902-05-15
Holds Up a Congressman.

"At the end of the campaign" writes Champ Clark, Missouri's brilliant con- gressmsn, "from overwork, nervous t. nsion, loss of sleep and constant speak ing I had about utterly collapsed. It seemed that all the organs in my body were out of order, but three bottles of Electric Bitters made me all right. It's the best all-sround medicine ever sold over 0 druggists counter" Over worked, rundown men and weak, sickly women gain splendid health and vitality from Electric Bitters. Try them. Only 50c. Guaranteed by W. Fl. Camp, Canaan; Geo. B. Frink, Falls Village,
Connecticut western news., 1902-05-15
Blind, Oh, So Blind .
RIPLEY D. SAUNDERS

Isn't it strange how people
 Gaze with enraptured face On the cunning work of the painter
 Limning sweet natures grace, And yet with eyes that see not
 Nor souls that beauty find, Live in the world the painter paints, Blind. oh, so blind? Isn't it strange how people
 Thrill in the keenest way To the stories of life and it's living
 Told in book or in play, And yet, with darkened vision,
 To nauRht of their charm inclined, Live in the world where the stories live,
 Blind, oh, so blind?
Connecticut western news., 1902-05-15
COURT OF PROBATE held at Sharon A on the 12th day of May, 1902.

Present: William W. Knight, Judge.
 Estate of Charles l.. Prindle late of Sharon In said District, deceased.
 Helen O. Prindle of sharon appeared in Court and moved that an instrument pur- porting to be the Last Will and Testament of said deceased be admitted to probate ad- ministration be granted upon the estate Of said deceased.
 THEREFORE ORDERED, That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Ohice in Sharon in said district, on the 24th day of May, A. D., 1902, at 10 o'clock forenoon; and that said Helen O. Prindle give public notice to all per sons interested in said estate by adver- Using once in weekly newspaper having a circulation in said Probate District, and by posting a copy of this order upon public sign post in the Town of Sharon, at least days before the day of said hearing, 70 appear, If they see cause, at said time and place. and be heard relative thereto, and make return to the Court.
 Attest: WILLIAM ". KNIGHT. Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1902-05-15

A recent report shows that 2.599 Christians were murdered in 1901 by the Turks. In only sixty.one cases were the murderers punished. and then with not more than four years im- prisonment, which goes to show that the Christians had better keep away from the Turks.
Connecticut western news., 1902-05-15
DIsTRIoT OF CANAAN, ss. Probate Court,

D May Q, ISUz.
 Estate of Almira ]. Stevens late of North 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 es- tate to exhibit their claims for settlement Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarred a recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immedi- ate payment to
 EDWARD O. STEVENS, Administrator,
 Norfolk, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1902-05-15
What Thin Folks Need

Is greater power of digesting and assimilating food. For them Dr. King B New Life Pills work wonders. They tone and regulate the digestive organs, gently expel all poisons from the sys- tenn, enrich the blood, improve appetite, make healthy flesh. Only 25c at w. Fl. Camps, Canaan; Geo. B. Frink's. Falls Village.
Connecticut western news., 1902-05-15
ssI Had the Fidgets,o

says Mrs Mitchell of Newark, N. J. "I couldn't eat, couldn't sleep, and was nervous and miserable. There seemed to be sort of gnawing, nagging. feel ing in my very bones. Nothing helped me until I used the meao medicine, Cal eura Solvent, discovered by Dr. David Kennedy. of Kennedy Row, Kingston, N. Y. That set me right" For sale by All druggists 31.00.
Connecticut western news., 1902-05-15
WhOOPing Cough.

A woman who has had experience with this disease, tells how to prevent any dangerous consequences from it. She says: Our three children took whooping cough last summer. our baby boy being only three months old, and owing to our giving them Chamberlain s Cough Remedy. they lost none of their plumpness and came out in much bet ter health than other children whose parents did not use this remedy. Our oldest little girl would call lustily for cough syrup between whoops. -JEss1E PNKEY HALL, Springville. Ala. This Remedy is for sale by all Medicine Dealers.
Connecticut western news., 1902-05-15
Stand Like a Stone Wall

Between your children and the tor lures of itching and burning eczema. scaldhead or other skin diseases. - How? Why, by using Bucklen's Arnica Salve, earth's greatest healer. Quickest cure for Ulcers, Fever Sores. Salt Rheum. Cuts, Burns or Bruises. h. fsllible for Piles. 25c at W. H. Camps drug store, Canaan; Geo. E. Frink' s drug store, Falls Village.
Connecticut western news., 1902-05-15
WON'T FOLLOW ADVICE AFTER
 PAYING FOR TIT.

In recent article prominent phy- sician says: ''It is next to impossible for the physician to get bis patients to carry out any prescribed course of hygiene or diet to the smallest extent; he has but one resort left, namely, the drug treatment" When medicines are used for chronic constipation, the most mild and gentle obtainable, such as Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tab lets should be employed. Their use is not followed by constipation ss they leave the bowels in e natural and healthy condition. For sale by all Medicine Dealers.
Connecticut western news., 1902-05-15

A faglees liberty pole on Decoration Day would hardly be the thing. There is plenty of time for the V. I. A. and Sons of Veterans to cooperate, fix the pole on the town green, and fling "Old Glory" to the breeze once more.
Connecticut western news., 1902-05-15
CORNWALL CENTRE.

Fred Johnson of East Cornwall visit ed recently at Mrs Mary Johnson's.
 Robert Stewart and family, who have occupied the house belonging to Mrs W. H. Hewitt for a number of years, returned to their former home in New Haven last week.
 The Harrison house, which is now vacant, has been improved by a newly shingled roof.
 John O. Ford of Bridgeport spent Sunday with his parents in this place.
Connecticut western news., 1902-05-15
DIsTRIoT OF CANAAN, ss. Probate Court,

U May 8, 1902.
 Estate of Julia Deloy, late of North 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 attested, within said time, will be debarred a recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immedi- ate payment to
 GEORGE s. DUNNINe. Administrator,
 East Canaan Oopn
Connecticut western news., 1902-05-15
DIsTRIoT OF CORNWALL, ss, Probate D Court, April 25, 1902.

| Court, Aprl 70, ISUZ.
 Estate of Stewart Long, late of Cornwall in said District, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Cornwall hath limited and allowed months from date hereof for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarred a recovery All persons Indebted to said estate are requested to mako immedi- ate payment to
 SARAH J. TOWNSEND Administratrix.
 P. o. address, T01 Howard Ave-, Bridge port, Conn.