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The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-07-25

The iron bridge over the North CO.
wikee Creek has been completed and the
worlxmen returned tn their homes today.
The structure is a substantial one and Is
calculated to stand the highest stages
the water may reach.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-07-25

A petition was circulated here yesterday
favoring- the nomination of ex-Gov. Jo-
seph F. Johnston and about fifty sigma
lures were obtained. Perry can be carried
for Jelks by a good majority If the coun-
~ is properly and systematically organ
lied.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-07-25
Dr.. Miles
Heart CUee

never fails to benefit weak or
diseased hearts, when taken in
time. Don't wait, but begin
its use at once. Sold by drug
gists on guarantee.
Dr.. Miles Medical Co.. Elkharts Ind
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-07-25

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. X. Mcdonald rendered
an elegant reception at their home on
College It'll last night and large gath
cring Of friends enjoyed the occasion.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-07-25

You can be fooled right along ON past
experience.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-07-25
DEMANDED SO, 500.
Unknown Man Wanted Money or
Blood and Got Neither.

Fortville, Ind, July 24.-At Has o'clock
today while Assistant Cashier Prettlpo
was in the Fortville Bank alone. a well
dressed man came in. pointed a revolver
at Prettipo and fired. The ball went
wild. The man then demanded that
Prettipo give him $500 or be killed.
The shot attracted the attention OF
people outside the bank and the robber
ran. He escaped to the woods. half a
mile away, where posse Of twenty-five
men captured him after filing him full
of shot. He fired his pistol repeatedly.
but hit nobody. The man refuses to
give his name. He is not seriously
wounded
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-07-25
no WORK FoR yELKs.

UAfnpaIBM VOMHlILJS5 OF Ine Gu4UuIA
Club.
: Eufaula, July 24--(SpeciaD 1.-The fol-
lowing compose the Campaign Committee
of the felix's Club Just organized here;
@. H. Dent. c. r. Mussey. Ell s. Shorter,
e. l.. Edmonson, L. j. Clayton. L. G..
LIghtfoot. H. Moulthroop, C. A. Locke.
]. A. Barnes, ]. ]. T. Hatfield and D. H.
Riley.
Active work will begin at once In the
interest of Governor JeIks's candidacy
ind will not be abated until the day Of
the election.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-07-25
CUT By A saw.

Frank sinquineld the Victim OF 2
Serious Accident.
Evergreen, July "a --Cspecial) News has
reached here OF q serious accident 70
Frank sinauifield . few days ago ct
lfadiev. NM ireuifeld is employed. q
Jordan's saw mili as q l.Sorer and was
told to clean out the cav dust In the Sc"
pit. In performing his work. while the
saw was running at a rapid speed. IN
some unaccountable way the saw caught
his shirt and before assistance could get
10 his was seriously cut across the back
N iacsh a manner to require some sixty
or seventy stitches to be taken. His right
shoulder blade was fractured by the ac-
cident.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-07-25

DO you WANT THE DEsTp
Ross's Antiseptic Barber shop IL
the place TO 60. Exchange HotaL
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-07-25

Governor Jelks passed through here to-
day on his way to Mobile to review
the state troops and was met at the de-
pot by quite 3 crowd Of his ardent sup
porters,
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-07-25

A very happy event toook place few
DAVIS ago at Burnt Corn, the occasion be-
ing the reunion Of the family Of l. W.
Brantley. There were present few
friends besides seven children. twenty-six
grandchildren and two great-grandchil-
dren. Mr.. Brantley has brother and
sister, twins. living. who are over 50
years old. and both are enjoying good
health.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-07-25

It is easier for some musicians to COM
nose a wedding march than a crying
baby.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-07-25
Heart
Beats

that are too fast or too slow:
too strong or too weak, are not
The kind that come from a
healthy heart. Remember
every heart that pains, Autters:
palpitatcs, skips beats, and
every heart that causes faintine
spells, shortness Of breath OF
smothering, is weak or diseased
and cannot keep the blood cir
rulating at its normal rate.
"My heart was very weak and
kept skipping beats until it
missed from one to three beats q
minute. Well knowing what
the result would be If this trouble
was not stopped, / began taking
DIR. Miles Heart Cure, and two
bottles brought the heart action
to it's normal condition.
D. D. HOLM,
Huntington, IND.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-07-25

The continued dry weather is having :
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-07-25

J.. A. Minter Of Tyler. has announced
his candidacy for member of the Board
of Revenue from South Side. Mr.. Minter
is a prosperous merchant and planter,
and - heightened. honorable man. lie
will make a good official IL elected.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-07-25
Local and Personal.

Collie Brown, a popular Southern
brakeman, was brought to the city In
fi,rnary yesterday, suffering from two
pistol balls in bis body. fired by a tramp
whom he attempted to put on MS train
near Uniontown. The tramp made his
escape after the shooting.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-07-25

Mayor Mcleod, wife and daughter have
returned from visit to Clarke County.
Colonel ]. r. Satterfleld left yesterday
for a few days stay in Talladeg1.
Connecticut western news., 1902-05-08
SAILS BURY

A reception was given in the Library last Friday afternoon to Rev J. Fl. and Mrs George, aE occasion which the many friends throughout the town and neIghboring towns availed themselves of. The effect was very pleasant socially.
 Mrs G. Fl. Clark spent Sunday in Poughkeepsie, N. Y.
 D. T. Warner and family went to Brewster, N, Y. Saturday to attend the wedding of Mrs Warner's couHn.
 William Russell's dancing class held it's closing reception last Thursday ave- ming and it was a most enjoyable affair nice lunch was served and Tobey s orchestra furnished music.
 The Misses Sedgewick of New York are at Maple Shade for another summer.
 Mrs M. E. Bower is in Ashley Falls, Mass for short time.
 Mrs J. B, Hubbard was in New Haven last week and attended the musical con- vention.
 Mrs Margaret Russell invited . few friends on Tuesday evening, when Rev George E. Quaile of St Austin's school, in behalf of the ladies of St. John s Church. presented to Rev J. H. and Mrs George, a sterling silver tea set, handsomely engraved. His words were very appropriate and we'll chosen MT George responded very acceptably. Mir George and family leave for their new home in Newtown on Friday.
Connecticut western news., 1902-05-08
EVILLE

A. B. Landon was quite seriously in. jnred by being kicked by horse last Thursday He was struck just below the left eye and six stitches had to be taken.
 Mrs E. s. Chapin spent a few days in New York and Brooklyn last week.
 Joseph w Peet of Canaan was in town on business last Saturday.
 Miss Maud Howard is learning the dressmaker's trade with Mrs Kissel- brack of Millerton.
 The eight months old son of Mir and Mrs Walter Silvernsil died here on Sunday, April 27th.
 Grove Rossman, who has been assist- ant agent here for the past six months, has been promoted to agent at Ohspin- vile. Harry Niver, who was agent at that place. has been transferred to East Canaan Bruce Wilson of Hartford is the new assistant here.
 The state convention of the Women 8 Relief Corps will be held in Lakeville, May 2lst and 22d.
 John M. Cornell, for many years Q respected citizen of Lakeville, died at Mt. Vernon on Wednesday, April 3Oth, aged 78 Mir Cornell was here on Friday and Saturday before his death and appeared to be in the best of health. He, however. contracted a cold which deyeleped into pneumonia. The crisis of the disease was passed safely but owing to his age and weak heart he was not able to pull through. His re- n aims were brought to Salisbury for burial on Friday. He leaves two sons, John o. of Mt Vernon and William E. of Sunnyside. Washington. Mrs Michael Ooffey. aged about 60. died last Saturday of pneumonia.
Connecticut western news., 1902-05-08
The New Milford Fire.

The entire business portion of New Milford was destroyed Monday night by a fire which started. from some un- known cause. in the livery stable con- nected with Young's Hotel. near the corner of Railroad avenue and Bank street. The fire burned out both sides of Bank street. About fifty buildings were destroyed. In the square bound ed by Bank, Main aud Bridge streets and Railroad avenue, all but two build ings were destroyed. The loss is estimated at from $500, 900 to S75O, ,OO0 Three hotels. the post office. Adams Express office, s. N. E. telephone office, all the banks, law offices. insur- anee offices and stores in the village were destroyed except small grocery store on the green and Golden's cloth ing store near the station. The area burned over was larger than the Water bury fire but the buildings were not as valuable.
Connecticut western news., 1902-05-08
STATE W EWS

The main factory of the Rogers Rake Go in Pleasant Valley was struck by lightning last week Wednesday night and burned. Thirty hands are thrown out of employment Loss $10 GOO; in- surauce $5000.
 Edgar Nj. Clossey. a former Winsted lawyer, is the only Litchfeld county prisoner at the state prison who makes application for release to the Board of Pardons which sits June 9 Clossey was sentenced April 28, 1898 for six years for conspiracy to defraud and embeZzlement. Clossey declares he is innocent.
 In bicycle circles it is rumored that a syndicate headed by Col Albert A. Pope of Hartford has secured 8 con- trolling interest in the American Bicycle Company, and that Col. Pope will sue ceed R Lindsay Coleman who wishes to retire. H. A Lozier and R Philip Gorm ally are said to have sold their holdings to the Pope syndicate.
 Judge A. T Roraback decided in the Superior court on Wednesday of last week that the N. Y. N. H. & H. rail road company must eliminate the grade crossing at Terry as ordered by the railroad commissioners. The highway will pass under the tracks.
Connecticut western news., 1902-05-08
HuNT SvILLE

The four oldest children of Frank Passini are very i'll with pneumonia pr Cobb of Falls Village and two trained nurses are in attendance.
 Mrs Ralph Potter has been sick during the past week bu. is improving. DrSkiff of FallsV ,llaee is in attendance
 A large number of our people are suffering from severe colds. some barely escaping pueum mia U"cie Harry Root, who suffered a paraly tic shock a few weeks since, has so far recovered as to be out of doors.
 Frank Lucas and family spent little t me m q sh-n and Litchtield last week.
 Arbor Day passed very quietly here. Tree planting, improving lawns, while so ae more ventm esome started their ve ye'ahle gardens.
 A fine herd of COWS from Frank Tur- kIntuu's stock yards iu Morris passed trough here last week enroute to Pipe Plains and Pulvers Corners, N. Y. to l @ cons gned to Peter and Irving Pulver.
 Tiffany's steam saw mill, now located at Robbins farm. is due here thls week
 Workmap are lamentiuR the scarcity of houses to rent or boarding houses.
 Miles Hanchett of Orange, N. J. snl Mrs Clifford Sprague of Kent spent the past week at the home of Mr and Mis c E Hanchett.
 Charles Hansen, who left this place about April l. has gone to Brooklyn where be has accepted a position in a grocery store.
 Harry Barnes of Canaan was a guest Sunday tt the home of Mir and Mrs Geo Judd.
 D. H. Dean. who has been i'll for some little time past, is improving.
Connecticut western news., 1902-05-08
EAST CANAAN

Mrs A. A. Lawrepce and Mrs Fl. K. Prescott. also MT Wm Adam, ha,e been on the sick list for ten days.
 The minstrel show at the he'll Satur- day night by Norfolk talent was we'll attended ard was fine,
 The many friends of our former pastor, Rev. H Utterwick, will be pleased to know that he has the position in literary work in New York that has been delayed for e year but now grant ed by the governor of the state; also that Miss Katherine Utterwick has . desirable position as librarian in one of the city libraries.
 Mrs Robert Baird of Bridgeport is a guest at her fathers, W. H. Stevens.
 Arbor Day was observed in some of the schools
 MT Case, the cattle man of York state, Is at O. H. Sage's this week. but the cattle were mostly bought up by Warner of She field.
 The Hall Association held their an. nual meeting on Monday evening. The old board of directors were re- elected. The net earnings of the hall in two months were sixty odd dollars.
 The dancing class are making prepar- ations for their closing reception to- morrow evening.
 A very pretty home wedding took place at J. c. Beebe's Wednesday even- il g of last week. when his daughter, Miss Fannie Beebe, and Mir Benjamin Baldwin. were united in marriage by the Rev, O. W. Hanna Only the inn ms diste family were present. The bride has c large circle of friends here who wish her all happiness. The young couple went to their new home, Mrs D. 0. Stones house in Canaan.
 If any one fnds pair of new rubber boots floating down stream, they can be left at either store where they will be identified by their owner, one who will not heed good advice given by his wife.
Connecticut western news., 1902-05-08
MILL RIVER
Gruber-Hayes Nuptials.


 The marriage of Miss Hannah Agnes Hayes of this village and Mir John T 'Gruber of Stock bridge was solemnized at 10 o'clock Wednesday, April 30. at the Immaculate Conception church here and was witnessed by large con- course of relatives and friends. Rev Thomas J. Fitzgerald performed the ceremony which was celebrated with a nuptial mass with special musical program. Miss Sides presided at the organ while James Brennan played a violinI Accompaniment. They rendered several pleasing strains during the mass.
 The bride, who Is a young lady of charming personality, was attired in pale blue silk with white chiffon and applique trimming and wore c large white hat. She carried a boquet of brides roses. The brides sister, Mrs Michel Clarey of Great Harrington, was matron of honor and was robed in light blue silk with white silk insertion trim ming; she wore a black Gainsborough hat and carried a boquet of pink carna- tions.. Joseph West of Stock bridge, brother-in-law of the groom. was best man. The gentlemen wore the conven- tional costumes.
 After the ceremony a wedding break fast was served at the home of the brides parents, Mir and Mrs Roger Hayes at which were present relatives of the bride and groom from Stock bridge and Great Burlington, Mass and Winsted and Norfolk. Conn.,, and sever al immediate friends including the choir members.
 MT and Mrs Gruber were the recipi- ents of many beautiful wedding gifts which attest the esteem in which they are held by their numerous friends. After short wedding trip the happy couple will reside on Main street in Great Harrington where they will be at home to their friends after May l5.
Connecticut western news., 1902-05-08
Winsted Election.

Gustave A. Reuter-. Democrat, was elected warden of the borough of Winsted on Monday by a majority of 65 votes over J E Spaulding, Republican. Reuter- is only 31 years old and is . shoe dealer, an outspoksn friend of labor unions. ard received great sup port from the labor men and one or two fraternal societies. The Republicans retain control of the Board of Burgess es, though the Union Labor men elect ed two members on the Democratic ticket. Reuter- will be rememb bered as one of the stars of the Winsted base ball tea m few years ago.
Connecticut western news., 1902-05-08
THE NEW STORE.
Jackson X EKglestOn's Alterations Gaves More Room, More Light, and a |
 Better Display of Goods.

Jackson x EEgIeston's Alterations
 Caves M ore Room, More Light, and a
 Better Display Of Goods.
 Since March the repairs and alters- tions in Jackson & Eggleston's store have been gning on and are now about completed. Iu the clothing and dress goods department the ceilings have been raised two feet and covered with new steel ceiling. the old front torn out and large plate glass front-planes 10 feet high put in on Main street The elevator has been moved to the rear of a new open stairway leading to the furniture. carpet and crockery depart ment, a room l30 feet long on the second floor. newly ceiled and sided with stamped steel. More height and light have also been added to this room, enabling a fine display of good-; the new furniture stock now arriving
 Coming back on the ground floor again we find an addition on Railroad street containing the shoe department which is equipped with the well known Queen Quality" and Douglas" shoes. The moving of the elevator made 8 nice room for an office at the rear of the dry goods department which, by the way, has been refitted with new counters.
 The new shoe room enables the firm to enlarge their finely stocked grocery room which fronts on Railroad street, and altogether Jackson & Eggleston have a metropolitan store right here in this hustling village of Canaan. The outside of the building is now being painted. The storehouse, a separate building on Railroad street. has been raised up two feet or more. making the loading and unloading of wagons much easier
Connecticut western news., 1902-05-08
SPECIAL NOTICES
Canaan Fire District taxes due May l.
 J. l. BRAGG, Collector.

J. l. BRAGG, Collector.
 Refrigerators. freezeers, sprinklerS. and lawn hose. J. H. AlYord, Winsted, Conn.
 Peabody. the scieptific-optician. will be at J. B. Capron'e iswelry store, Falls Village, Conn.,, May 2, s. Ex- amInations free
 Sanitary plumbing, steam and water he,ting. roofing, spouting and sheet metal work of all kinds, J. Fl. Alvord, Winsted, Conn
 Eggs for Matching from ten varieties, best. Ducks, Geese, Turkeys, Ban, tams and Chickens. Every hatch guaranteed. Catalogue Free. Write to ORCHARD FARM POULTRY YARDS, Miller, ton, N. Y.
 Chain pumps, bucket pumps, pitcher pumps, lead and iron pipe, steam and plumbing supplies. J. H. Afford, Win n.ed, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1902-05-08
DIED

WELoH-At Norfolk. May 5. Mrs Emily Sedgwick Welch, widow of Dr Will liam W. Welch, aged 82 years DEMING At Torrington, May 4, Vol colt Deming, aged 80 years. He was born in Colebrook, spent most of his life there, and twice represented Cole brook ill the legislature.
 STUReEs In Bridgeport, May 1, Miss Sarah V. B. Sturges. aged about 78. SnvERNAIL-At L,keville, April 27, the little son of Mir and Mrs Walter Sill vsrnail, aged 8 months.
 CoRNELL-At Mt. Vernon, N Y, April 80. John M Cornell. aged 7S years. CoFFEY-At Lakeville, May 8, Mrs Michael Coffey, aged about 60 years. WALsH-At Newburg, N. Y. April 26. Mrs Emma Walsh, widow of Rev J Walsh and mother of Editor Charles Walsh of the Amenis, N. Y. Tines Mrs Walsh was 80 years and seven months old, and for 28 years previous to 1871 was with her husband as Presby terian missionaries in India. CABEY-At Unionville, May l, Mrs Pat rick Carey. Burial at Mill River Mass.
Connecticut western news., 1902-05-08
Reveals A Great Secret.

It is often asked how such startling cures, that puzzle the best physicians, are effected by Dr Kings New Discov- cry for Consumption. Here's the secret. It cuts out the phlegm and germ-infect. ed mucus, and let's the ife-giving oxy- gen enrich and yitalize the blood. It heals the inhamed, cough-worn throat and lungs. Hard colds and stubborn coughs soon yield to Dr. Kings New Discovery, the most infsllible remedy for all Throat and Lung diseases. Qua. ranteed bottles 5Oc and 9l co. Trial bottles free at W. H. Camps, Canaan Geo. Frink's, Falls Village.
Connecticut western news., 1902-05-08
POINTERS
Boardersswanted. See adv.

Boardersswanted. See adv.
 Ovens ice cream parlors soon to open. See adv.
 Benjamin says his new repository is in ship shape now and it will pay you to call and sec his new line before placing any orders. See adv.
 Oil stocks at one cent @ share ought to be good investment For particu- lars, read the advertisement of the North Western Oil & Land Company
Connecticut western news., 1902-05-08
LIM E ROCK

Mrs w. W. Norton is in New York city this week.
 George Oviatt. who has be een i'll with pneumonia, is gaining slowly.
 B. R. Co.'S foundries and shops closed for three days last week to take inven- tory.
 Wm. Fenn and family are visitors with relatives in Waterbury for Q week.
 The inhabitants of the surrounding trout streams are in a state of panic over the appearance in their midst of Milo Richardson, Jr
 The '. NJ. O. A. cf Pittsfield. Mass will send strong team next Saturday, May 10th, to convince the Lime Rock base ball club that they don't know how to play perhaps.
 Two young men of this place indulged in fistic encounter last Saturday with the result that one of them is wearing two lovely black eyes.
 Edward Amundson had a gang of car penters at work on the Campers club house, putting a large circular versnds thereon and which will also add to the beauty and comfort of the Rocky D.. camp ou Cream Hill lake.
 Joseph Brasie is handling the ribbons behind one of Vosburg's teams.
 The entertainment given by the base ball club last Friday was a success in every way, every number on the pro gram being liberally encored by . crowded house.
 About 173 families have made appli. cation for the three new houses being built in Hoppertown. Charles l. Hebner of Torringtor made brief visit to Lime Rock friends Has anyone seen Harlow Merriman't 4th of July cannon?
 The Kindergarten school participated in Ma. pole party last Thursday, Miss Margaret Norton being crowned Queen of May surrounded by a merry group of schoolmste After winding the May pole and other exercises in honor of the old May day customs the happy day was brought to close with q bouuteous lunch served by the teach. CT, Miss Lena Ostrom
Connecticut western news., 1902-05-08

1ciatic Rheumnsisa Cured After
 FSarteen Years of Suffering.
 "I have been afflicted with sciatic rheumatism for fourteen years," rays Josh Edgar, of Germantown, Cal. II was able to be around but constantly suffered. tried rything I could hear of and at last was told to try Ohamberlain's Pain Balm, which l did and was immediately relieved and in . short time cured, and I am happy to say it has not returnrd." Why not use this Thinner and get we'll. It ia for sale by all Medicine Dealers.
Connecticut western news., 1902-05-08
WON'T FOLLOW ADVICE AFTER
 PAYING FOR TIT

In 8 recent article prominent phy- sician says: It is next to impossible for the physician to get his patients to carry out any prescribed course oi hy giene 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 obtainsble. such as Ohamt erlain's Stomach and Liver Tab. lets should be employed. Their use is not followed by constipation as they leave the bowels in a natural and healthy condition. For sale by all Medicine Dealers.
Connecticut western news., 1902-05-08
A Woman Says:

''The first bottle of the metc medicine, Oalcura Solvent, set up my nerves like tuning a fiddle. began to get good sleep After thst I felt hungry and when I smelt breakfast wasn't long getting down stairs. picked up weight and strength. and no wonder believe in Dr. David Kennedy. of Kennedy Row Kingston, N. r." All druggists $1.
Connecticut western news., 1902-05-08
Gingharns

What a demand there is for these serviceable goods. Beau tiful stripes and checks and even the plain goods are very scarce, but we were fortunate in securing a good assortment of the above and also some pretty stripes in part silk.