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Connecticut western news., 1902-02-06
FortifytnK . LiRhthouae.

A lighthouse at the south cape of Cormosa was built in a part of the island inhabited solely by savages and had, in consequence, to be fortified. The lantern was protected by steel re- volving screens, and on the gallery of the tower, which was of cast iron, a machine gun was mounted on racers.
 Round the base of the tower was built a wrought iron refuge, or fort, communicating by bullet proof pas sages with all the rooms in the keepers dwelling houses.
 Both fort and tower were fitted with suitable accommodation for the stan in a case of siege, had water tanks in the basement and were supplied with a stock of provisions.
 The station was further protected by a loophole wall and a dry ditch, flank. ed by two small towers, or caponnieres, armed with eighteen pounder cannon Engineering.
Connecticut western news., 1902-02-06
HeIonRed EIaeWhere.

That it is possible to have too good an appetite seems to be one of the morals of a story told by a friend to the Washington correspondent of the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
 "I am very fond of roasted ears of corn," said he, and eat 1t whenever can get 1t. Some time ago, while was in a restaurant in Texas, the waiter put a plateful on the table, and just helped myself.
 When I had consumed the third, noticed that a man across the table was eying me most curiously. looked at him and told him that I considered roasted corn one of the most nutritious and palatable things a man could eat, Then I helped myself to a fourth ear and devoured it with relish.
 When I reached my hand into the dish for the fifth, the fellow across the table couldn't stand 1t any longer.
 "'Say, pard,' said he, don't you think you could save about a dollar and a quarter a day if you was to board at a livery stableP"
Connecticut western news., 1902-02-06
OLAYTON.

Mrs Eugenia Mid;ng of Jersey City, N. J., who came here to care for her mother several weeks ago, Is now sick at her sisters home and under the care of Dr. Hamant of Norfolk.
 Walter Sardam was ill last week and gave up work for few days and called physician. He is again at work but not we'll.
 A son was born to MT and Mrs David Curtis, in Sodom district, Jan. 29, 1902
 The per centsge of attendance in our school last month was 84.
 The storm last Sunday did not pre- vent Rev. Mir Mill of Canaan coming up to the chapel. and about 20 persons were present to hear, a good sermon from the text: "What is Good fol Man."
 Wallace Bentley has decided to leave here and MT Sanford is now looking fol another blacksmith to take his place.
 Architect Francis l.. Ellingwood from New York visited the terra cotta works last Saturday.
 Erling Asker and A. O. Brainard were both on the sick list last week.
 Charles Rood was quite sick for few days last week.
 Mrs Wallace Bentley has been housed up with neuralgia.
 Judge Sanford of Great Harrington rendered his decision Friday in the case of Merriheld against the town oi New Marlboro. The suit was brought to recover damages alleged to have been caused by a defectiue highway The court found for the defendant.
Connecticut western news., 1902-02-06
BulHarian Brfnanda.

The Balkan mountains have been the homes and haunts of many brig ands through centuries of Bulgarian history. In the sixteenth century a national movement against the oppres- sion of Turkey fell into the hands of brigand chiefs. They were known by the name of Haidutin. They were rep resented as friends of the poor, the pro- tectors of the weak, the allies of Chris tians and the foes of the Mohamme- dans. In legends and in songs their names and fame were perpetuated. They increased from the ranks of the avengers and the worthless. Once identified with them a brigand's safety consisted in continuing with them. The Turks blocked the way to return to the ranks of common citizenship. Villag- CTS often welcomed them as deliverers from their oppressors.-Leslie's Week. Iu
Connecticut western news., 1902-02-06
Short of Experience,

Herbert Gladstone while yet a single man was addressing woman's sui frage meeting in Leeds one afternoon, and he paid graceful compliment to the eloquence of the ladies who had ad- dressed the meeting. He gallantly re- marked on the great pleasure which 1t gives the other sex to listen to women talking.
 Pausing for a moment after this ob- servation, MT. Gladstone, like his audi ence, was thrown into an unexpected state of merriment by a male voice which proceeded from the back of the hall and proclaimed in the broadest Yorkshire dialect, "Eh, lad, thou'rt moan wed yet see'stw = London Truth
Connecticut western news., 1902-02-06

Section 1 of the new caucus enrol. ment act contains provision that any elector may make personal or written application for enrolment to either of the registrars. . {. and shall declare in said application the political party in the primaries or caucuses of which said elector desires to participate and his name shall thereupon be entered by said registrars upon the list of those electors of the same political preference.
 Section provides that after the first of March 1902 no person shall vote or participate in any political caucus or primary except those electors enrolled; and the section further provides 8 pen alty of not more than 4lOO fine, or sixty days Imprisonment. or both, for en elector participating in primary of any political party other than that with which he has been enrolled. ~
Connecticut western news., 1902-02-06
Alaska. Inho.pitabIe Interior

In the vast and almost unknown in- terior of Alaska the climate is arctic The winter Is of eight months dura- ton, dry and, excepting certain re- stricted localities, entirely free from wind. The temperature descends as low as 80 degrees, with a mean of per haps 40 degrees. Ice forms in the rivers and lakes to a thickness of eight feet and more. Summer extends over four months. During its earliest month high winds prevail. The bal ance of this short season Is mild and the temperature pleasant, rarely ex- ceeding 80 degrees. The snow and rain annually precipitatsd is about 12.S tnkhoA-crN.
Connecticut western news., 1902-02-06
London Street Names.

Peerless street, in London, is a cor ruption of Perilous pool Golden square was originally Gelding square, and the name was changed at the wish of the inhabitants. Fetter lane has nothing to do with letters, but only with fewtors Qdle fellows), who once loafed in the neighborhood. Gutter lane, in the city, is really Gutheron's lane. Ducks Foot lane, near Cannon street, should be Dukes Foot lane, be- ing so named after the Dukes of Suf- folk. Cannon street had nothing to do with guns, but everything with can- dies, which were made in 1t when 1t passed as Candlewick street.
Connecticut western news., 1902-02-06
NORFOLk.

Miss AlurA Beardsley and sister, Alice, have returned from Illion, N. Y. Emory Bierce has removed from Mrs Gidman's to Mrs Knapp's.
 F.M. Darrow and family have re- turned from New York. Miss Anna Meyer of New York is spent few days with her father.
 William Ohattleton, on account of the scarcity of work in Bristol, has re- turned to town.
 The opportunity to hear the famous Boston Symphony Orchestra, together with the return train from Hartford, attracted . good number of Norfolk f music lovers. Librarian Corbin sold all the tickets he had. --.- The annual dance of the Royal Ar. cauum in the Village Hall, Friday evening, was decided success. young and old having . jolly good time. Witty speeches, setting forth the many advantages of the fraternity, were made by J. T. Levi and Fl. w. Garter. The dance began ct 8.3O with the grand march, led by Warren Corbally and Miss Katherine Higgins, and ended ai
  ed Virginia reel.
 Mrs Charles Lapoint, sister of Joseph LAcombe, died last week in Gilberts. vile. Mass.
 The lovers of good sleigh ride were sadly disappointed last Sunday in the change of weather.
 At the invitation of the Young Ladie, Mission Band the three other societies of the church will meet next Friday afternoon at two o'clock in the chapel The meeting is for the purpose of sew ing for the Winsted hospital recently opened.
 Next Sunday there will be another union service of the Congregational sn6 Methodist congregations. This tim. tho meeting will be held in the frs mentioned church.
 Mr and Mrs J. T. Norton of Winsted spent Sunday with E. s. Johnson.
 The Glee Club is getting along fine ly with 'sElijsh" and judging by tn, showing made 30 far. Q very credltabl, performance may be expected nex June.
 The Military Company has adopted . constitution of sufficient stringenc, % that, k it is faithfully kept, the com pAny will be . success.
 Miss Hannah E, Smith. aged Il years, died Sunday night at the hom of Nathan Tibbals in South Norfolk The funeral was held Tuesday after noon, the body being taken to Torring ton for interment.
 Mrs Aaron Reyes, 84, had an attacI of apoplexy Saturday morning. and ol account of her advanced age and tn fact that she had been an invalid for few years her recovery is scarcely ex pected. Her daughter. Mrs James D Dewell of New Haven, is with her.
Connecticut western news., 1902-02-06
WEST &OBHEN.

Although the evening was stormy about seventy-five attended the dance and oyster supper held in Grange Hall on Friday evening. All report a good time.
 Mrs Dutcher is on a visit to her parents, MT and Mrs Julius Besse.
 Edward B. Cooke is spending a few days in Waterbury and Cheshire.
 Howard 8. Hammond returned home on Saturday from Washington. D. O., where he has been spending few days.
 Several are sick with hard colds and others are down with measles.
Connecticut western news., 1902-02-06
No Danger.

Coal Merchant-I say, Premium, I want to insure my coalyard against fire. Whats the cost of a policy for f1,OO0?
 Insurance Agent-What coal is 1t? Same kind you sent me last?
 Merchant-Yes, 1t is.
 Agent-Oh, wouldn't insure 1t if I were you. It won't burn!-London An gwers
Connecticut western news., 1902-02-06
s1oO RKWAnn. xlOO

The readers of the CONNECTICUT WESTERN NEWS will be pleased to learn that there is at least one dreaded disease that science has been able to cure in all it's stages, and that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure Is the only pos- itive cure now known to the medical fraterni- ty.- Catarrh being 8 constitutional disease, requires a constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting di- rectly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system, thereby destroying the founda- tion of the disease. and giving the patient strength by building up the constitution and assisting nature In doing its work. The pro- prietors have 80 much faith in It's curative powers that they offer One Hundred Dollars for any case that 1t fails to cure, Send for ist of testimonials.
 F. J. CHENEY & co. Toledo, O.
 Sold by Druggists 75c.
 Halls Family Pills are the best.
Connecticut western news., 1902-02-06
Sold by Druggists 75c.
 Halls Family Pills are the best,

A curious feature about the recent snowfall is that the further south it ex. tended the heavier it was. Instead of the light covering of the ground which we had to be satisfied with here, New York had four inches and Washington, D. O., twice ss much. .-Torringt ton Register.
Connecticut western news., 1902-02-06

LAkeville doesn't appear to be per. fectly satisfed with scetylene street lights, as witness the following item in the LAkeville Journal:
 CapaAn is agitating the matter of elec- trio lIghts with fair prospect of sue cess. Would that LAkeville might be doing the same. Our present lights "don't shine like diamonds"
Connecticut western news., 1902-02-06
SALISBURY.

Lewis Ostrander is in Hartford hos pital, having had an operation for ap- pendicitis.
 Joe Bennett of Waterbury was home Sunday.
 Mir and Mrs Parker G. Hicks of Hartford. spent Sunday with his parents. ...~
 The Girls Club had very pleasant dance in the library last Friday even- ing.
Connecticut western news., 1902-02-06

s'Mister," said . small boy to the druRgist, ''give me another box of them pills you sold my father the day before yesterday"
 'Are they doing him good?'' asked the chemist" looking pleased
 "1 d'no whether they're doin' father any good or not, but they re. goo1 f-r nc. They just Atmy new air gun.
Connecticut western news., 1902-02-06
SAVED HER CHILD's LIFE.

''In three weeks our chubby little boy was changed by Pneumonia almost to . skeleton" writes Mrs W. Watkins, of Pleasant City, o. "A terrible cough set in, that in spite of good doctors treat mont for several weeks. grew worse every day. We then used Dr. Kings New Discovery for Consumption, and our darling was soon sound and we'll. We are sure this grand medicine saved his ife." Millions know it's the only sure cure for Coughs. Colds and all Lung diseases. W. Fl. Camp, Canaan, guarantees satisiaction. 50c, $1 % Trial bottles free.
Connecticut western news., 1902-02-06
How Parchment Came to Be Used.

When the literary jealousy of the Egyptians caused them to stop the SUD- ply of papyrus, the king of Pergamos. city in Asia Minor, introduced the use of sheepskin in form called. from the place of Its invention, pergamona, whence our word parchment is believ- ed to be derived. Vellum, finer arti- cle, made from calfskin, was also used. Many of the books done on vellum In the middle ages were transcribed by monks, and often 1t took years to com plete single copy.
Connecticut western news., 1902-02-06
Some Pretty Valentine Gifts.

A hesrt-shsped cut glass flask for perfume or a hesrt-shapei box with silver top for the toilet table. or . :ring with true lover's knot encircl:ng a whole pearl, turquoise. or an sme- thyst, which is the February birth stone. would please young girl. A heart shaped locket with single pearl, and having a place for hair and photo graph inside, is pretty gift, as is also pendant of the same shape for the watch chain.-February Ladies Home Journal.
Connecticut western news., 1902-02-06
CORNWALL HOLLOW.

Mrs Nancy Wright is visiting her son in Great Burlington.
 Edward Todd of Thomaston spent a few days of the past week with A. F.. Palmer.
 Daniel Minnehan gave a grsphophone entertainment in the school house Thursday evening.
Connecticut western news., 1902-02-06
HIevatfng.

Northern Colored Man-But you ought to be lawyer or doctor or some thing high. Isn't there some way in which you can rise above the cornfield ?
 Southern .Colored Man-Yas, sah 1; dah's many ways. Dah might be hur- ricane, or dis mule might lif' me wid his heels.-Philadelph Record.
Connecticut western news., 1902-02-06

John l.. Sullivan, the old pugilist, who is now playing "Legree" in an Uncle Toms Cabin company and ap. peared in New Milford . few nights ago, gives to the world new and cer. tAinly forcible criticism or opinion oi the piece. John Lawrence says of the play: '.It's as strong as an onion. Every body cries"
Connecticut western news., 1902-02-06
n1sTn1oT OF CORNWALL, ss. Probate

U Court, January 24, 1902.
 Estate of Lewis P. Johnson late of Com wall in said District deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Cornwall hath limited and allowed 6 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 recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to mak 6 immedl- ate payment to
 WILBUR A. JOHNSON. Administrator.
Connecticut western news., 1902-02-06

When you lack energy, do not relish your food, feel dull and stupid, after eating, all you need is dose of Cham berlain's Stomach 6 Liver Tablets. They will make you feel like new man and give you an appetite like a bear. For sale by all medicine dealers.
Connecticut western news., 1902-02-06
MILLIONS PUT TO WORK,

The wonderful activity of the new century is shown by an enormous de. mand for the worlds best workers Dr. Kings New Life Pills. For Con. stipation. Sick Headache, Biliousness, or any trouble of Stomach, Liver or Kidneys they're unrivaled. Only 25c at W. H. Camps drug store, Canaan.
Connecticut western news., 1902-02-06

II have used Cham berlain's Cough Remedy for number of years and have no hesltancy in saying that it is the best remedy for coughs. colds and croup I have ever used in my family. I have not words to express my confidence in this Remedy. Mrs J. A. Moore, North Star, Mich. For sale by all medicine dealers,
Connecticut western news., 1902-02-06
Chance For Herotnm.

Adorer (andously)-What did your father say2
 Sweet Girl-Oh, he got so angry I was afraid to stay and listen. He's in a perfectly terrible rage. Go in and appease him.--Philadelphia Inquirer.
Connecticut western news., 1902-02-06
LARRVlLL1

District Attorney Jerome of New York has leased for four years the premises occupied by St. Theresa's parochisl school and will sell his city home and his wife and son will live in Lakeville.
Connecticut western news., 1902-02-06
DIsTRIoT OF SALISBURY, ss. Probate

U Court, January 25, 1902.
 Estate of Horace P. Barnum late of Salis- in said District, deceased
 The Court of Probate for the District of Salisbury has appointed James R. Harrison and George H. Clark, both of said Salisbury Commissioners to receive and examine the claims heretofore presented by the creditors of said estate to the administrator thereof within the time limited by said court; said estate having been represented insolvent after the expiration of the time limited for the presentation of such claims to the said administrator.
 Certified by DONALD T. WARNER, Judge. The subscriber gives notice that said Oom- missioners will meet at the Probate Once In said Salisbury on the 17th day of February, 1902, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, for the purpose of attending to the business oi said appointment
 AdAiAlotfatSf On DAtA sstnte,
Connecticut western news., 1902-02-06

We have formed fire district, now let us have electric street lights from some source or other. It is the light of the century and the best light of the century.
Connecticut western news., 1902-02-06
For Stomach Troubles.

"I have taken a great many different medicines for stomach trouble and con- stipstlon," says Mrs 8. Geiger of Dunk erton, Iowa, "but never had ss good re suits from any as from Chamberlain Stomach & Liver Tablets. For sale by | all medicine dealers.
Connecticut western news., 1902-02-06
Le0Gl Notices.
DIsTRIor OF CORNWALL. ss. Proba,

II Court, January 29, 1902.
 Estate of Orange Whitcomb late of Oorn- wall In said District, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Cornwall hath limited and allowed 6 months from date hereof, for the creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, pI operly attested, within said time, will be debarred a recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make immed- late payment to
 FRANK A. wBIrcoMB, Administrator.
Connecticut western news., 1902-02-06

Oandlemas day was all that could be desired by man or woodchuck. It rained and showed all day and not 8 shadow was cast on the outlook for an early surin1.
Connecticut western news., 1902-02-06

"There is one word in the English language which. it seems to me, aptly describes the American woman" writes Wu Ting.fang in the February Ladies Home Journal. "She is 'intsIo1tans. :"
Connecticut western news., 1902-02-06
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6. 1909.

Ash Wednesday and Linooln's birth day both on February 12 this year.
Connecticut western news., 1902-02-06
To the Morning Paper.

AV EHO HAUEHHHB HPOTs By the family you're welcomed at breakfast;
 Your presence, indeed. they expect. But. pray do not come in your wrapper; It isn't considered correct. Century.
Connecticut western news., 1902-02-06
E. P. HUNT ( eos. STORE.
E. P. HUNT ( CO.'S. STORE. E.P HUNT & CO.'S. STORE.
 ONLY TEN DOLLARS! Greatest Proposition of the Season.--Choice of Our Finest and Most Fashionable Outside Garments for Ladies. ..f#

This is the last and best opportunity of the $l8 and even $So Long Cloth Raglans loose half tight httng back Coats New Markets P inch Short Coats Three quarter Length Coa at only $l0 each None reserved from this from the finest garment kind noned the price only $10 All other marked prices to close 9s 30 co $e 5o Do delay First come first served. We Ask Your Attention to This Very Strong Bulletin of Important Money Saving Attractions. u Our Great Clearing Sale of Winter Underwear for Men, Women and Children.
 Our Great Clearing Sale of Hosiery for Women Children. Y n. ' --~' -
 Our Great Sale of Linens Sheets Pillow Cases Cottons and Crashes -''
 Our Muslin Underwear and Ladies' Lingerie
 Our Rugs and Carpeting short lengths able bargains.
 |E- R- HUNT B. CO.,
 Great Burlington, Mass.
Connecticut western news., 1902-02-06
assett Brothers,
 ->Great Darlington, Mass.
Previous to Taking Inventory Commencing Today We Will Make Sweeping Reductions
 on All Made-up Garments and Winter Goods,

[ Ladies' 4a in. Coats, worth 1900, now Ia.o8.
 Ladies' AZ in. Coats, worth aS.oo, now I4,oS.
 Ladies a7 in. Coats, worth as.oo, now Ia.os.
 Ladies' a7 in. Coats, worth 1900, now II.o8.
 Ladies' a7 in. Coats, worth Is.oo, now o.oS.
 Ladies' a7 in. Coats, worth 6.so to ra.oo, now s,oS,
 A few a4 in. Jackets left that sold for $I2.oo. IS.oo and 1900, lined throughout with Skinner satin, now about one.third their value, price $4.9S, s.yS, 6os each.
 A few 24 in. Jackets, worth sS.o 900, 1000 for sr9S, a.9s, } os,
 FURS Fur Scarfs, worth $ro.oo, Goo, s.so, now 4.9S, $50 and a.os. Astrachan Muffs, worth 5000, now $500.
 China Seal Muffs, worth ea.so and 400, now I.5o and 100.
Connecticut western news., 1902-02-06
ChiIdFen's Long Coats,

All new this season, 10, I2 and I4 years, worth $7.so to 1000, now only 4.o8 each.
 Children's Long Coats, from to Ia years, worth from $s.oo to 6.oS, now 3.o8 each.
 Children's Long Coats, from 3 to 8 years, former price $7.oo, a.so and 800, now 98c and 9I.oS each.
Connecticut western news., 1902-02-06
A1bseripsa0n Account.

The date on the oolored slip of paper with he name of the subscriber shows the time to Smith 6julOl indicates that MT Smith has paid for his paper to July 5, 1901. It is hoped that subscribers will see to 1t that their account, a indicated by the date OF their papers, is always correct, and when they pay for re- newal of their subscription win observe whether their date Is changed t6' indicate the proper credit, and in the event Of an error to Inform us for correction at once. No claims or errors in these accounts will hereafter be considered unless presented within thirty days after the payment IS claimed to have been made, as the Tt celpt of the paper with the date to which the supscriptIon Is paid plainly printed thereon is prima facie evi. douco of its acceptance as correct.
Connecticut western news., 1902-02-06
All Misses Jackets,

New this season, lined throughout, sizes Ia, IA, I6 and IS years, a7 in. long, worth from 97.oo to 1900, will now be closed at $4.oS each.
 All Misses Jackets, new this sea son, sizes Ia, I4, 10 and I8 years, a7 inches long. sold for os.o Goo, 6.5o, will be closed at sa.oS each.
 Ladies' s4 in. Coats, worth SEQ. co, now I5.oo.
 Ladies 54 in. Coats, worth $aa.so, now 1915.
 Ladies' 54 in. Coats, worth 1900, now tII.98.
 Ladies' A in. Coats, worth r4.oo, now 9.9S.
Connecticut western news., 1902-02-06

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