davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Connecticut western news., 1902-01-09
CLAY HOU.

Mrs Ann E. F. Dresser visited in Ct. Burlington last week from Tuesday un- til Saturday.
 Joseph Cook returned to Amherst Agricultural College last week Wednes- day. Miss Mary Cook resumes her studies at Ct. Burlington high school, and Percey Barnes to Jersey City, N. J
 Mir and Mrs Frank Perkins of Hadsell Street visited at Walter Sardsm's from Saturday until Monday.
 School opened for the winter term on Monday with same teacher as last term.
 New Years day was observed as holi. day at the terra cotta shops.
 D. l. Miller has received the sad news that his son. Frank, is ssriously ill in Asheville, N. O.
 Miss Grace Bradford has returned to resume her duties in Clayton school.
 H. E. Lyles was in New York last week.
 Mrs Charles Barnes was in Pittsfeld last week visiting friends.
 Miss Emma Rood has returned from South Manchester. and commenced her duties in Sodom school Monday.
 Miss Lena Bsauion was the guest of Grace Goodwin, Sunday.
Connecticut western news., 1902-01-09
W. l.. Camp Dead.

William l.. Camp. warden of Winsted and a selectman of the town of Win chester died after Ave weeks illneAs at his home in Winsted on Sunday. Hs vas born in Perryville, Mioh., March 14. 1S46. and until four years of age his name was William Lewis, when he was adopted by the late Moses Camp of Winsted. his uncle.
 On June 5. 1871, Mir Camp msrried Miss Nellie Brown of Des Moines, Ia. The couple had five children. Lewis M., of Hartford, Helen M, Stuart B., of New York. formerly captain of the Yale University baseball team, William L., Jr., of Winsted, and Arthur O., a stu dent in the Hotchkiss School in Lake vile.
 He was at one time a member of the firm of Camp & Clark.
Connecticut western news., 1902-01-09
FALLS VILLAGE.

Mrs P. M. Jordan is critically ill with pneumonia. Her son and his wife from western New York are here caring for her.
 The new sheds are completed and no longer will it be necessary to hitch horses out in the storm.
 Edw Ward & Son began Monday filling ice houses here in the village with 10 inch ice from their cove.
 Schools opened Monday after the holiday recess.
 Paul E. Mead returned Sunday to his studies at Yale Law School.
 Chas. Kellogg is home from Water. bury for 8 weeks vacation.
 The Churches are holding . series of meetings this week. The first of the week at South Canaan. Friday evening union service will be held at the M. E. church.
 Wm. Hart is visiting friends in Bridgeport and Waterbury this week.
 MT Heady who has the contract for saving the lumber on D. B Tiffany S job had narrow. escape from instant death Monday night. He started out to Vlslt nelghbor driving one of R. Stanton's horses, and while returning he had just started to cross the tracks at Spaulding milk station, when the Wilson Point freight came wizzing by taking the horse clear from the wagon, leaving him sitting there badly scared man. Why 1t did not swing the wagon and man under the cars is mystery.
 Mrs Franklin J. Abbe and children, who have been spending some time with her parents here, have returned to their home in Worcester. Mass.
 Miss May Willard of Winsted was home over New Years.
 Miss Clara Dunham of New Haven is spending little time at her home here.
 Miss Ethel Brintou commenced teach ing school Monday in Corn wall Hollow.
Connecticut western news., 1902-01-09
BY ANOTHER'S HAND.

There were fourteen homicides in the state of Connecticut during 1901 ac. cording to a memorandum of the Hart ford Post.
 At Waterbury, January 20, Charles Parsons died after quarrel with Der nard Johnson. Johnson served six months in jail for msnslaughter.
 Winnifred Cooke was killed by John T. Hayes at Winsted, February II. Hayes is now serving a life sentence at Wethersfeld.
 Jennie Carlson strangled her illegiti- mate male infant at South Manchester, Feb. 23, and afterwards committed suicide.
 March 30, Joseph Gracey died at Meriden from blood poisoning after be- ing struck by . gun barrel during a row with Gustav Wagner. Wagner settled the case.
 Josephine ZavatskY straneled her illegitimste male infant at Strstford. April '. Miss Zasstsky, who is l6 years old, is serving a five to 10 years sentence in prison.
 On April 23, Alfred Harlow, 2, was accidently shot and killed by Emil Aust. aged II, at Torrington.
 At New Britain, May John A. Haslip was shot aud killed by a gun set with a spring while trying to burglarize Edwin Ellis poultry house. No one was held criminAlly responsible.
 George Colombo and Pasquale Gala brese stabbed and killed Jacob Larsen at Greenwich. May 26 Both murderers are serving life sentences.
 On the first of August at New Haven, Andrea Laudano shot and killed Police man Hugh McKeon while the policeman was trying to enter his house to arrest him. Laudano will be hanged April 25.
 Mrs Charles Snyder was shot and killed by her drunken husband at New Haven, Sept. 6. Snyder is serving . life sentence.
 On the same date at South Windsor a man supposed to be named Vardcelefi was killed while trying to escape Detec- tives Smith and Farrell of Hartford.
 October 28, Jerry Barry was shot and killed by Benedetto D'Onofrio in Q quarrel at South NorWalk. The slayer is on trial for murder.
 At MontVille, Nov. 24, Jeremiah Shumway, 82, WAS pounded to death with a stick. Thomas Wormsley and William Gallivan are held for the crime
 Pietro Vsnnori shot and killed John Bowe at Waterbury on the night of November 24 Vannori claims he was justified in the shooting, but is now under arrest.
Connecticut western news., 1902-01-09
More Murder.

It looks as if ColumbiA County had another murder case on it's hands. Cor oner Conklin was called to Copake on Friday last to inquire into the death of Grover Williams, . we'll known resident of the town, who lived alone. He WAS found o'clock in the morning with his head covered with cuts and bruises, and it is beleived that he met with foul play. Williams had been on a spree since Christmas and spent money free ly. The affair has created considerable commotion in Copake, and the outcome of the corone.'s inquest and autopsy is awaited with interest.-Poughkeepsio Eagle.
Connecticut western news., 1902-01-09
POINTERS.

Place for sale in East Canaan. Sec adv.
 House in Falls Village to rent. See adv.
 Great bargains as usual at this time of the year at Nisbet's. See adv.
 Read Roscoe Benjamin's advertise ment entitled ''Don't be an old fogY."
 Hey there, bargain hunters Read Jackson. Eggleston & Co.'S new adver- tisement concerning their clearance sale.
 Ten to twenty per cent discount for cash is big offer but Ira E. Manvel is having a big clearance sale at his Ash ley Falls store. and goods are going cheap before inventory. See adv.
Connecticut western news., 1902-01-09
Constitutional Convention.

The constitutional convention at Hartford did business Tuesday and Wednesday, The body has rejected g resolution to do business by commit tees, except as Q committee, of the whole. Stenographic reports of the doings of the body will be made. print cd and preserved. George Hinman of Willimantic was elected assistant clerk of the convention. by Q vote of 1O2 so 37 for J. M. Sullivan of Waterbury, 8 Democrat Resolutions concerning the representation in Connecticut's Senate and House are pouring in and the con- vention will take up this matter first. Delegates 0. Fl. Smith of Plymouth, and W. M. Brown of Bloomfiel1, both olergymen, were elected .chsplains. One of the rules adopted provides that . majority vote of all the members elect ed and sworn shall be necessary for the adoption of any part of proposed new constitution.
Connecticut western news., 1902-01-09
MRS. c. H. JOHNSON.

Rosa V., wife of Charles Fl. Johnson, died at her home in East Canaan on Sunday. January 5. at 9.90 p. m. She had been an in valid for nearly twenty years with . dropsical disease, bafiine even to the most eminent specialists oi the medical profession, but her life had been made much more comfortable by the regular and able attendance of hel phy sician and real friend, Dr. Charles W. Camp.
 Rosa V. Hamilton WAS born in Tol land, Macs, July g, 1S45, a daughter oi Paralta and Harriet Hamilton. Much of her eirlhood was spent in Colebrook, Conn. Early in young womanhood she married William J. Terrell of Nor folk and he died twelve years latei leaving no issue. About 25 years age she married Charles Fl. Johnson oi Norfolk and they soon moved to East Canaan where their only child. Mabel, was born to them.
 For twenty-two years Mrs Johnson has lived in the home where she died. . great number of these years suffering from chronic illness, yet she was most patient and cheerful woman, an estimable wife, . fond mother and [ good neighbor. She wAs not confined to the house all of the time and enjoy. ed mingling with her acquAintances and visiting her family connections when her health permitted. She took great interest in every thing going on, and even in later years could occasionally participate in social gatherings. Two years ago she made g very pleasant visit in Hartford and unsil last fall frequent ly visited her daughter in Canaan. Her disposition was remarkably cheerful and everyone of her scquaintances learns with sorrow of her death. and ex. press sympathy for the bereft house hold.
 She had been confined to her bed the last four weeks and she gradually suc- cumbed to exhaustion attendant upon her disease. Her death was without suffering and she passed peacefully away from the loving and tender care of her husband, her daughter. and her husbands mother, Mrs Charlotte John son.
 Her surviving relatives. besides her husband, are her daughter-Mrs John G. Beckley of Canaan, and . niece Mrs Fred Peck of New Haven.
 The funeral was attended at the house yesterday afternoon, Rev. 0. W. Hanna of the Congregational Church, officiat- ing. The interment was in the Johnson lot in Hillside cemetery. Relatives and many friends and repre- sentatives of East Canaan Grange-oi which she wac . member-attended the obsequies.
 Many beautiful flowers rested upon the coffin of this woman who had loved flowers. The pail bearers were Messrs. Wallace Garfield, Henry Prescott, Henry Beardsley and William Howland. At the house the choir saug "Jesus, Lover of My Soul" and "Good Night. ' and at the grave, "Asleep in Jesus. " The East Canaan Grange had charge of the services at the grave.
Connecticut western news., 1902-01-09
Extenaion Onnosed. .

The New York, New Haven & Hart ford Railroad Company. the New Haven and Northampton Railrosd Company, and Fred c. Wagner, the owner of the Montague farm in East Granby, have
 filed motions 10 have dismissed the application of the Hartford & Connec- ticut Western Railroad Company for a finding of @ judge of the Superior Court that public convenience, etc., re- quire the crossing of the Montague farm by the Springfield branch. The matter will come before Judge Case at . postponed hearing in Hartford at 10 .. "a. Saturday, Jauuary Il.
Connecticut western news., 1902-01-09
A Good Order.

The New Haven Railroad company has issued an order forbidding switch engines paseing passenger trains at stations, except in cases of extreme necessity, and then only when preceded by track hand to warn passengers. The order has been caused by the many recent accidents from switch engines at stations.
Connecticut western news., 1902-01-09
Steer Carefully in WeatOgue.

Although shippers of craft sailing over the Weatogue route we'll know the dangers of the passage even in favor able seasons. they are especially caution cd at the present time to make sure of their bearings, and shorten sail wheE approaching Russell's Cross Roads, as the buoy marking the dangerous ob- struction at that point has gone adrift.
Connecticut western news., 1902-01-09
Schley Win be There.

One of the principal guests at the twenty-fourth annual reception of Pal estine Commandery. No. IS, Knights Templars, which is to>take place at the Metropolitan Opera-House, New York, Jan. 30, will be Resr-AdmirRl Schley, who is Q member of the Columbia Oom- maudery, No. 9. of Washington. D. c
 He will be escorted by it's celebrated drill corps, which is one of the best in the country, and will arrive in the after noon of Jan. 30. During the evening the corps will give an exhibition drill.
Connecticut western news., 1902-01-09
FINDS WAY TO LIVE LONG.

1ANO0 wal AO LIVE LON0'
 The startling announcement of Dis covery that will surely lsngthen life is made by editor o. H. Downey, of Ohu- rubuaco, Ind. T wish to state," he writes, "that Dr. Kings New Discovery for Consumption Is the most infallible remedy that have ever known for Coughs, Colds and Grip. It is invAlua, ble to people with weak lungs. Having this wonderful medicine no one need dread Pneumonia or Consumption. Its relief is instant and cue certain. W H. Camp, Canaan, Conn.,, guarantees every 500 and $1 b tile, and gives trial bottles free.
Connecticut western news., 1902-01-09
DIED

CAAP-At Winsted. Jan. 5, William Lewis Camp, aged 55. JoHNsoN--At East Canaan, Jan. 5, Rosa ", wife of Charles H. Johnson, aged 56 years and 6 months. SMITH-At Collinsville, Jan. 6, Eletheah L.. wife of Henry M. Smith, former ly of Norfolk, aged Il. BEoKKR-At Albany. N. Y, Jan. 7th, Estelle. wife of Captain Becker, aged about 60.
Connecticut western news., 1902-01-09
A CARD.

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree to refund the money on 50-cent bottle of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure your cough or cold. We also guarantee . 25-cent bottle to prove satisfactory or money refunded.
 B, D, HuNvHHxY,
Connecticut western news., 1902-01-09
A CARD.

We desire to express some measure of our gratitude to our friends who have been so Kind to us durirg our recent bereavement, and to the singers, and to the Grange and to others for their kind offices at the funeral of the beloved woman who has gone from among us.
 CHARLES Fl. JOHNSON.
 MR. AND MRs. J. G. BECKLKY,
 MRs. CHARLOTTE JOHNSON. January 8, 1902.
Connecticut western news., 1902-01-09
FOR RENT.

Part oi the EmelIne Kellogg honse on Prcf . pect Street in Falls Village, Conn. Posses sion given immediately. Apply to
 & O. BECKLKY, Canaan, Conn.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-12-13
[ncendiarisul.

About 2 o'clock last Tuesday
night smoke was discovered issu.
ing from the two story frame
building on Columbia street, own
ed By Mr.. Jack Pelloat and occu.
pied ~ , ss.making establish.
ment, By Mrs. $. NJ. Gage. In q
short time The alarm was given, and
our citizens rallied to the scene
and ext'nguished the flames. An
investigation showed that the bed.
ding, furniture and stairway were
saturated with coal oil, and it was
plainly evident that the Are had
been started with felonlous intent.
Mrs. Gage, who kept the DRESS
making establishment, was not in
the building At the time, as she
Was staying with her parents in
another part of town. If the fire
had gained Roadway, it would
have resulted in . most disastrous
confagl ation,. as the building is
in the heart of the bushes section,
surrounded by stores on all sides.
The Grand Jury, which was in ses-
sion this week, promptly investl.
gated the matter, and as . result.
Mrs Gage was indicted on suspi.
c,on as being the gnllty party, aud
she was placed under arrest BY the
Sheriff.
The accused was arriagned before
Judge Thompson last Thursday,
and entered = plea of not guilty.
The case will lie tried at the II arch
term of Court.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-12-13
Citron, Currants,
Seeded Raisins and
Nuts for sale at
RICHARDS.

A unique four-oornered race for
! purss Of 81 200. 600 was conclud.
ed the other day, when w. A.
Clark, Jr. telsgraphed from Butte,
Mont, to Senator CLARK, bic father.
..Your grandson will draw on you
Tor $1,000. 900. He weighs ten
pounds and 10 . credit to his father.
Mother and son doing well"
Senator Clark has several grand"
daughters, but he wanted . grand.
son 90 muci, that he hung ny the
pure named to be gwen 10 which.
ever OF his two sons and two
daughters should first CRAFTY his
wish. His daughter, Mrs Morris,
would have won the prize : month
ago, except that the sex was wrong.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-12-13
Jail Committee.

Covington, La, Dec. 10, 1902.
The Jail committee met at the
Courthouse on the above date, per-
suant to appointment.
Present-G. e. Alexlus, H. @.
Parker, WIN. Bruhl, Il. E. Brew
ster. and Geo. Koepp, Jr.
The committee reported that they
had examined the new parish jail,
and found that 1t was completed,
according to plans and specihca.
lions
1t was moved, and duly seconded,
that the Jail building be accepted.
Carried.
The following proposition was
then read:
t:ovingtou, La, Dec. 10, 1902.
TO the honorable president and mem.
bers of the Police Jury.
Gen,lemen-We propose 10 fur.
nish and erect four az tool.proof
steel cells, on second floor OF the
new parish jail, according to plans
and specifications prepared by Mr..
Howard Burns, Architect, for the
sum of seventeen hundred and fifty
(l750) dollars. We are to omit
the partition over cells. If the jump
locks are used instead of those
specified, will be twenty dollars
additional. The amount of sixteen
hundred and fifty dollars to be paid
wheo cages are delivered in Gov.
lngton. La, and inspected by the
Architect.
Respectfully submitted.
JENKINS BROS.
The above proposition was &C.
cepted.
II was moved, and seconded,
that Jenkins Bros. be authorized to
get No. % heater to be put in
the parish Jail. Carried.
On motion, duly seconded, the
committee then adjourned.
w. &. kENrzEL, Secretary.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-12-13
White Gross Cough Drops.

For the cure of ,all diseases of the
Throat and Lungs, Bronchitis, Group,
Hoarseness, Hacking Cough and
Whooping Cough. We absolutely
guarantee this remedy to cure any case
of Group, and makes Whooping Cough
30 easy that 1t is almost q pleasure to
have it, and know that you went through
1t with so little trouble.
May 80, 1899.
WHITE CRoss MEDICINE Co.,
New Orleans, La:
MY Dear Sir:-Your "White Cross
Cough Syrup" cured me of an obstinate
and hacking cough, which failed to
yield to several other remedies.
heartily recommend it. Yours truly,
+. W. BROWN,
Manager Ciga, Department,
Albert Mackie Grocery Co., Ltd.
It does not constipate. 1t does not
cause headache. 1t does not affect the
appetite. 1t does not impair digestion.
But, it stops cough. It will cure
Group. It will clear the throat. 1t
will cure any cold. It will make
wl,oopiDg cough easy.
- PRICE IS CTS. -
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-12-13
To The Public.

During and after the FIRE last
Tuesday night, At my store, . nun.
Der Uf articles of unfinished work
disappeared. All pareties having
claims on me are hereby notified
that will be responsible for the
same, and / will still be found At my
old stand.
thereby tender my sincere thanks
to oil who rendered valuable assist.
anee in putting out the fire.
MRS. 5, N. GAGE,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-12-13
A COSTLY MISTAKE.

Blunders are sometimes very expen-
slve. Occasionally life itself Is the price
of q mistake, but you'll never be wrong
II you take DR.. Kings New Life Pills.
for Dyspepsia, Dizziness, Headache,
Liver or Bowel Troubles. They are
gentle yet thorough, CSC, at the City
Drug Store, ]. L. Watkins proprietor.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-12-13

When you 90 to New Orleans
stop at PENIS Hotel, corner of St.
Charles and Poydras streets. Ali
front rooms, newly furnished
throughout. Charges reasonable,
by the day or week.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-12-13
Notice..

Any one tresspassing and cutting
timber on my land, and such lands IS
are in nv charge, without my permis
sion, will be under penalty Of the law.
DORVILLE COUSIN.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-12-13

0Personal payment of the poll tax
10 not necessary, according to the
decision Of Judge Allen, in the case
ct Franklin, IN st. Mary Parish.
Mr.. w. J. Young sent his poll tax
10 the Sheriff by friend, but the
Sheriff refused to accept it. The
court decided that the Sheriff was
In error, and he lost the case, to-
gether with costs of prosecution.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-12-13
FAvoRl1E FAMILY REMEDY.

Frequently accidents occur In the
household which cause burns, cuts,
sprains and bruises; for use In such
cases, Ballard's Snow LiRiment has for
many years been the constant favorite
family remedy. Csc, Soc and $1.00 at
V. H. Frederick's Drugstore.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-12-13
COUGHING CAUSED DEATH

"Harry Duckwel1, aged Is years,
choked to death early yesterday morn.
ing at his home, in the presence OF his
wife and child. He contracted slight
cold few days ago and paid but little
attention to it. Yesterday morning he
was seized with fit of coughing which
continued for some time. His wife
sent for physician but before he could
arrive. another coughing spell come on
and Duckwell died from su6ocation.-
St. Louis Globe-Democrat, Dec. l,
1901 Billiards. Horehound Syrup
would have saved him. Csc, SOC, and
SIOO at v. H. Frederick's drug store.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-12-13

WANTED-A first. class black
smith an dhorse-shoer. Good sal :
airy and good steady JOB TO, the
right man.
BICKHAM MERCANTILE Co.
Framklinton, La.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-12-13
WORM DESTROYER.

Whites Cream Vermifuge not only
kills worms, but removes the mucus
and slime in which thev build their
nests; it brings, and quickly, healthy
condition of the body, where worms
cannot exist. Csc at V. H. Frederfck's
Drug Store.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-12-13
Ta,'''uauy farmer!
December Is, 1902.
Cumberland telephone "a.
U. A. .. D

essssne falaya Grave, No. ~
Assss on the first and third Saturdays
- the month, Ct 1850 r. ~, 1t Castle
Hall. K. Of r, CovingtOn, Ia.
LOUIS MEDAL, Noble Arch.
r. b. HEMPEL Secretary.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-12-13

Rev. +. q. Hccutt will preach bis
farewell sermon In C0vingt0n 10.
morrow. He has accomplished
much tor the church during bis stay
here, and he and bis eetimable wife
will have the best wishes Of the
communitY, wherever they may be
stationed In the future.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-12-13

Sam Hoffman was arrested in
East Feliciana Parish last Saturday
and placed in the Parish Prison in
New Orleans. He is wante IN this
parish for murder. 1t 10 believed
that he is wanted in Shreveport for
the killing Of . man, and in Florida
for the same offence. He will pro
badly not be tried till the January
term Of Coutt.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-12-13

STRAYED- A jersey cow,
branded S. NJ. Color yellow,
weight about 100 pounds. A
reasonable reward will be paid for
her return to St. Joseph Monastery,
Covlngton, La.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-12-13

Bargains in Viol,us and Mapdo'
Inns at the Madlsonvllle Drug
Store.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-12-13
List Of Letters

Remaining in the Post Office at Gov.
ipgton, L., l'ec. 8, 1902:
Burns Albert Lester Bette Mrs
Callahan John Laurence VIM
Dixon Enoch Mayfeld j w
Gray Geo p Nurrell II g
GraDtham Louis Purvis L w
Harrison A w Stanton CIV
Hughes r G Wright Lizzie
Hadge w ID Wing6eld G. A Rev
Irwin Pearl
II not called for in thirty days from
date, the above letters will be sent to
the Dead Letter ONCE.
LOUISE ALVAREZ p. M.
Cali ut the jacksonville Drug
Store aud get your cold cured ut
once. No cure, no pay. We mean
what We say.
Citron, Currants,
Seeded Raisins, and
Nuts for sale at
RICHARDS.
FOR RENT.
maison Blanche.
Apply to ]. N. BERnICHAn.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-12-13
Notice to Road Tax
Payers.

Notice IS hereby given to road
tax payers, that il the taxes ~re not
paid by the 3lst OF December, 1902,
they will be indicted by the court,
as the law directs.
T. f. BREWSTER, Sheriff.