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Connecticut western news., 1903-04-30
EAST CANAAN

Deacon Bottum has been repaintipg H. o. Stevens barns, also the new store for William Garfield.
 Miss Bessie Lawrence has been assist ing in the lower school at Canaan for s few days.
 Miss Libbie Prescott is at A P. Briggs. The condition of Mrs H. J Stewart remains about the same.
 Charles Ball moved last week to the rooms over Wm Adams store.
 Mrs G. P. Beebs is visiting friends in Hartford.
 George Porter has stocked the farm here and is sending cream to East Canaan Creamery.
 Rev. O. W. Hanna preached an ex- cellent sermon Sunday to the young men from Proverbs XIX; 29
 Michael Kane, through his attorneys. Rusher, Marvin & Camp, served an at tachment upon the steam holster, pump and derrick of William Oass of New Britain at the marble works here last week, to secure a coal bill of over $2OO The writ is returnsble at the May term of the Common pleas court.
 There was a dance at the hall last Friday night which is described by some in attendance as "a regular old timer" Turner and Tobey of Lake vile were the musicians.
 Work was commenced last week or the foundation for William Oantield'. lime kiln. The kiln is located east oi Garfield's store and between the Leffing we'll house aud the Ysnushwetz house
 The Sweeney place on Rose Hill ha' been greatly improved by taking dowI the wall in front or the house and grad ing the lawn down to the middle of tn. highway. The lawn at the McOormicl place. just west of the Sweeney place has also been graded in the sam. manner.
 The road between the church and tn, upper furnace is being repaired an6 greatly improved.
 MT and Mrs A A. Lawrence returned Monday from 8 ten days soiourn 1T New York and Brooklyn.
 MT and Mrs William Adam are re covering from their illness. Mir Adam was laid up about ten days with [ gathering in his head. His store wal closed during that time. but he is nov able to be at the store most of the time Mrs Adam was afflicted with . heavy cold or grip.
 Herbert Beebe caught a wildcat ol woodcat in his trap on Canaan noun tain on Tuesday. He killed the ca with club. The "varmint" weighed l2 pounds but was large frame enougl to weigh 20 or more pounds had it beer fat.
 The roads near the center of tn, village are being repaired and improved Especial mention should be made of th, good work done on the road from thu church to the upper furnace, but we d. wish that several rocks on that section which have been an eyesore from tim, immemorisl, might be removed.
Connecticut western news., 1903-04-30
LEGISLATIVE NOTES

The Senate has rejected the resolu- ton dividing the town of Pennington; also bill increasing the salary of the county commissioners of Litchfield county.
 The Senate has passed the bill ex- empting Angora goats from taxation to the amount of $100.
 The House has rejected the bill pro- viding that strikes shall be settled by the state board of arbitration and med iation.
 The House has concurred with the Senate in passing the bill which ex- empts from foreign attachment wages to the amount of only S25. Also pass ed the resolution amending the charter O. the Canaan and Berkshire Tramway Company.
 The following bill was passed in the house: "The duties of citizenship shall be taught in the public schools. The ssate board of education shall prepare and distribute to every school an out line of questions and suggestions re lating to said subject. and said outline may be used in said schools"
 Bills were passed by tine House which are corrections of the work of the re- vision committee of 1902. Some oi them are: Imposing a penalty for violation of the screen laws, and for violations of the law relating to sale ol liquor by druggists; allowing the court to give certificate to persons convicted of violation of liquor laws allowing such persons to keep their license; i'm posing fine of S7 upon a person for entering licensed liquor store during unlawful hours.
 The bill authorizing the use of voting machines in all elections was rejected as unconstitutional.
 A bill changing the law concerning the railroad commission by requiring that one of the commissioners shall be a locomotive engineer was rejected in concurrence.
 The Senate concurred with the House and passed the bill granting state aid to schools, in towns with 8 grand list oi less than $500, GOO.
Connecticut western news., 1903-04-30
TSVILLE

Mrs Julia Yale accompanied by her daughter, Mrs Chas Lucas of Goshen, spent Sunday with relatives here.
 Norman Surdam. one of the men em- ployed at Heady's steam saw mill met with g terrible accident, Friday, April IT.. He was felling trees in the woods at some distance from the mill. In trimming a tree the AK slipped, infict- ing an ugly gssh in his left foot, nearly severing two of the toes. Wednesday, 22d, Drs. Skiff of Falls Village and Dr |. Robinson of Cornwall amputated the toes, it being found impossible to save them. The foot is doing we'll but it will be some weeks before he can go to work again.
 Mrs N. N. Chase was in New Milford, Saturday, 26th, as the delegate from the Y. P. s. 0. B. at South Canaan to the convention of the Housatonic Union of Y. P. s. 0. E.
 Joe Chapin of the Robbins school, Norfolk, spent some time quite recently with his grand parents, Mir and Mrs s. W. Morris of this place.
 Nita Kellogg and Luella Scoville are attending the D. M. Hunt school at Falls Village.
 As there is no school at South Canaan Helen Whitford and Walter Dean have commenced school in this place. Dist. No. ,.
 Correll Blackmar of Morris passed through this place, Friday, 24th. calling on friends on his way to Lskeville and Millerton where he spent Sunday.
 Mrs P. Callahan, one of the old resi-. dents of this town, died early Sunday morning. She had been in failing health for months. Her husband, one son and two daughters survive her.
 D. Fl. Lucas and daughter of Goshen were guests of Frank Lucas on Sunday,
Connecticut western news., 1903-04-30
NORFOLK

MT and Mrs George Stevens and fam fly of New York have been spending e few days in town.
 Frank Kenyon has returned from Florida where he has been employed during the winter.
 A dance will be given on May lst in the Village Hall by the Young Ladies Whist Club.
 H. Roberts of West Norfolk has moved his household effects to Pine Meadow. where he will be employed in the future.
 Alfred Sooville spent Sunday with bis parents.
 Miss Elsa Holt of Springfield is spending week in town
 Prof. Merriman of Hartford occupi, q the pulpit in the Congregational church last Sundny.~-z.-.s ~uIsF----r Mrs 8 D. Bulhley spent las4-erk in town.
 William O'Oonnor will move into the house on the corner of Green woods road and Mill street. recently vacated by Eugene Darrow.
 Henry O. Gidman, who has been sa- riously i'll with bronchitis, is now able to be out of doors
 Mrs Eugene Darrow has returned to New Brunswick; Mrs Winthrop Gone giving farewell tea to several of Mrs Darrow's friends before her departure.
 Mrs Blodgett. who has for the past few years conducted . boarding house on Maple avenue. has rented the Red Cottage" of Mrs Harriet Lawrence. which will be opened for city people.
 Warren E. Dennis of New York ha, been in town supervising the rearrange. ment of the house recently purchased of Mrs A. s. Oowles.
 Prof Pupin of New Yerk spent Sun day in town. g
 Work has begun iu excavating for the cellar of Prof. Todd's residence ou Crissey Hill.
 Miss Ruth Snow of New Haven has returned home, Miss Lena Thurston has returned from her visit to friends in New York
 Mrs Samuel Reel of Canaan spent several days of last week with hel | mother.
 DR DAMRoscH IN NORFOLK. The last of the interesting series O teachers meetings will be held nex Friday afternoon, May l. at the Eldridg, gymnasium.
 Dr. Frank Damrosch, the eminent musical conductor and leader of New York, has consented to address the teachers and the public of Norfolk, hi, subject being Music"
 Probably DO one in the country ii better qualified by nature as we'll as by inheritance and training to speak or this subject and we can be assured of most instructive and entertaining lecture.
 Besides being conductor of the lead | ing oratorio and other musical societies Dr. Damrosch is now supervisor o music in the public schools of New York city.
 The lecture will be at half past two o'clock. A cordial invitation is extend ed to everybody. Admission free.
Connecticut western news., 1903-04-30
SAILS BU RY

- Mrs H. s. Habersham and son Stanton are visiting in Washington, D. O.
 Mrs 0. P Hollister and Mrs A. P. Eddo of Pittsfield, Mass. are in town for few days visit
 The many friends of Norman Hicks, who has been & successful fireman on the Central New England for several years. will be pleased to learn that he has been promoted to the position of engineer on one of the through ireights.
 Rev. Fl s. Habersham has resigned his position as rector of St. Johns church, the resignation to take effect June l.
 Mrs J., H. George and daughter Msrills of Newtown are at the Maple Shade for few days.
 The Rt. Rev. Bishop Brewster ad. ministered confirmation to class of seven in St. Johns church last Wejnes- day.
 The concert under the supekIisieen nf Miss Ludlow, In the likr-fl isss Eri"Ay evening was . very pleasant occatfon Mr and Msss Chavin are tho yell known Iao need any comment Mr WilliAms. unnsua!ly Ane. sweet baritone voice at tracted much attention, and was much enjoye ed by all. as each word could he plainly understood. We hope that he will make another visit to Salisbury this summer.
 MT and Mrs Mac Sherwood went up to Mt. Riga this week, for short time, as MT Sherwood is building Dr. Clark 8 house, near Oz1 camp, In the Superior court at Winsiei on April 24. Mrs Elizabeth R. Ashmau of Torrington was granted divorce from Daniel M Ashman of Salisbury on the grounds of desertion. They were mar ried in this town October 8. 1877. and the desertion took place December g. 1897. J RI. Roraback of Canaan was attorney for Mrs Ashman. A reward has been offered for infor- nation concerning the whereabouts of Grant Tanner, IF years old boy who ran away from his home here on Sunday afternoon His complication is pale, he has scar prder left eye, is very diff dent in ms1&e and was clothrd in suit of dark brown 1nd wore a black derby His parents, Mir and Mrs Peter Tanner, are much grieved over his disappearance and are anxious to hear of him. Tele- | phone to Clark's store.
Connecticut western news., 1903-04-30
SOUTH CANAAN

Forest fires have been raging on the mountains during the past week. One on the Oobble on land owned by Geo. Wilcox, coming so near the dwellings as to be dangerous. Mir Wilcox and man with some asslstance succeeded in putting it out Another about opposite Mir Goodwin's farm ragged furiously and was extinguished by a party from Huntsville. The fires are said to have presented fine sight in the evening and were more enjoyed by those at 8 distance than those near by,
 Mrs Charles Bsbcock has sprained her hand seriously.
 The Rev. E. 0. Gillette occupied the pulpit here on Sunday and gave 8 fine discourse founded on Romans VIII. 2d verse,
Connecticut western news., 1903-04-30
FALLS VILLAGE

Luther Hanchett of Orange, N. J., was up home for Saturday and Sunday.
 Fred Foster and w. Burt of Water bury were guests of w R. Hubbell Saturday and Sunday They came in Mr Fosters locomobile.
 J. H. Belden of Hartford was in town over Sunday.
 Dwight B. Dean was in Bridgeport Friday and Saturday, guest of relatives.
 Mrs Louise Dolan and daughter of New Haven are spending the week with Mrs Walter Lord.
 Mrs Geo Ayres :s visiting friends in Pittsfeld, Mass this week.
 The Falls Village nine crossed bats with the Lime Rocks. Wednesday, with the resultant score of 16 to in favor oi Lime Rock.
 Mir and Mrs G. W. Hall spent Sun- day with Miss Lucy Randall.
 There will be meeting of the Vil- lage Improvement Society at the D |. M. Hunt Library, Monday evening, May 4 at 2. 30 p. m. All interested are requested to be present
Connecticut western news., 1903-04-30
From the Poughkeepsie Eagle.

Apple blossoms are beginning to come out. On the hillsides some of the wild apple trees are already in full bloom, and by the end of the week the orchards of Duchess county will be beautiful to behold.
 The most profitable mine in the world produces neither gold. silver nor pre- cious stones It IS the Calumet & Hecla copper mine, near Lake Superior. In one lear it cleared BIO, ,000, 900 and in thirty years has made for it's owners $8O GOO. 0OO
 John W. Butts, who has for thirty years been postmaster at Mcintyre. N. r., has rendered his resignation to the government. the same to take effect May l, 1903. During his thirty years of service Mir Butts has filled the po- sition most faithfully and not a single complaint has ever been lodged against his office nor Q letter miscarried.
 A Tivoli fisherman caught a sturgeon last week that beats the record. His boat is seventeen feet long, and when the big fish lay lengthwise in the beat, the head resting on the bow seat, the tail hung over the stern. It contained eighty seven pounds of eggs which sold for seventy five cents a pound, the whole carcaSs bringing in about Sl2b.
Connecticut western news., 1903-04-30
Deaf.e.s Can't be Cured

oy local applications, as they cannot reach the diseased portion of the ear. There Is only one way to cure deafness, and that is by con stitutional remedies. Deafness is caused by an inflamed condition of the mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube. When this tube gets tnfiamed you have a rumbling sound or im- perfect hearing, and when 1t Is entirely closed, Deafness is the result, and unless the inflammation can be taken out and this tube restored to its normal condition, hearing will be destroyed forever. Nine cases out of ten are caused by catarrh, which Is nothing but an infiamed condition of the mueuous sur faces.
 We will give one hundred dollars for any case of deafness (caused by catarrhl that we cannot cure by taking Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars, free.
 F.J. CHENEY O., Props, Toledo, o.
 Sold by druggists, price 75c.
 Halls Family Pulls Are the best
Connecticut western news., 1903-04-30
A Printer Greatly surpri.ed.

II pever was SO much surprised in my life. as I was with the results of using Chsmberlsin's Pain Balm," says Henry T, Crook, pressmsn of the Ash vile IN, O. Gazette. "I contracted 8 severe case of rheumatism early last winter by getting my feet wet. tried several things for it without benefit. One day while looking over the Gazette noticed that Pain Balm was positively guaranteed to cure rheumatism, so bought bottle of it and before using two thirds of it my rheumatism had taken it's flight and have not had q rheumatic pain since. Sold by all Medicine Dealers.
Connecticut western news., 1903-04-30
coRN " WALL
FARM HOUSE AND BARN BURNED. OTHER
 ITEMS

FARM HOUSE AND BARN BURNED. OTHER
 ITEMS.
 About ' o'clock last Saturday even. ing fire was discovered in the barn be- longing to Arthur B. Reed, on the hill about half mile west of the village. The barn and dwelling house on the premises were both entirely dessro> ed together with all the household furniture, farming tools, wagons and a valuable pair of horses belonging to MT Reed. The origin of the fire is not known but must have been incendiary, as Mir Reed was not at home and there had been no fire on the premises since morning. There was some insurance on the property The fires were apparently started al most sim multaneously and had gained such headway when parties arrived that nothing could be- done to save the buildings. The loss will be in the neighborhood of $12O0, with an insur- snce of $500 The burning is the climax of Q series of malicious attacks against Mir Reed. In January last, one evening while in his barn he was at- tackled by an unknown assailant for the apparent purpose of robbery. Within two weeks past his house had been en- tered and two old overcosts and suit of clothes stolen.
 Charles O. Marsh is making extensive repairs on his house. raising It up x story, etc. When finished it will be one of the finest houses on the street.
 Ohas. Swanson has left the employ of 70 E. Wilcox & Son. His place has been taken by Wm. Lane of sharon.
 Water has been brought to the viii lsge from the spring on the east hill and has been taken into many of the houses.
 Farm help is scarce and some of the farmers have to get along alone; do what they can and let the rest go.
Connecticut western news., 1903-04-30
SENATE DISTRICTS.
I.itchfield County Generally Shaken
 Up. A New Combination.

Litchfeld County Generally Shaken
 Up. A New Combination.
 The legislative committee on con- gressionul and senatorial districts have agreed upon preliminary plan for the division of the state into 35 senatorial districts, A public hearing on the plan will be held at the capitol in Hartford on the afternoon of May 6. The people of the counties will be heard in the following order: Hartford county which is given seven districts; New Haven county, ten districts; New London county, three districts; Fairfield county, seven districts; Windham county. two districts; Litchfield county, three dis tricts; Middlesex county, two districts Holland county, one district, Regard ing the cities. New Haven is given four districts, Hartford and Bridgeport three each, and Waterbury two.
 The preliminary plan gives Litch. field county three districts as follows:
 District No 30
Connecticut western news., 1903-04-30
anhacriptian Account.
TERMS OF sUBSORIPTION.
THURSDAY. APRIL 30, 1903.

The proposed plan of redistncting the state into thirty five senatorial dis. tricts takes the 18th district from Litch- field county and puts it down in New London county. It places districts 30, 3l and S2 in Litchfield county. It places North Canaan in district 3l with seven other towns on, or very near to, the 0. N. E. railroad. from Winsted to Salisbury. The combinations of towns are given in another column and we venture to guess that politically dis tricts No. 30 and 31 under ordinary cir cumstances will be Republican, and district 32 Democratic. North Canaan is taken out of the district with New Milford and placed in the one with Winchester. Torrington is in yet another district. Cornwall goes with the New Milford district but Norfolk comes into the Winchester district along with the Oansans.
 Politicians in the proposed 31st dis. trict can get ont their pencils and figure and arrive at almost any conclusion they choose. Every one of the eight towns was Republican on the vote for governor last fall; Barkhamsted, Cole brook and New Hartford were Repub- ican for senator, and Canaan, Norfolk. North Canaan, Salisbury and Win chester were Democratic. On the rep resentative vote Barkhamsted. Canaan, Colebrook and Salisbury were Repub- 6can, North Canaan and Winchester were Democratic. and New Hartford and Norfolk were divided. The vote for town officers in six of the towns shows Republican maiorities; Salis- bury and Norfolk show Democratic.
Connecticut western news., 1903-04-30

Ms E. I Smith of Bridgeport is spending part of the week with rela- tiyes here.
 Mrs rlora Berry and Miss Carrie Berry have returned from Flo rida to their home in North Kent.
 Rev. H. K Job is away for a months vacation He goes to Southern Florida and the Coral Islands in the interests of the Audubon Society, and will spend some time in scientific research among the islands of the gulf.
 Rev Geo Curtiss, D. D., preached at the Congregational church Sunday morulng, At the evening service an in. terestiug report of the H O. E U convention at New Milford was given by Miss Hopsop.
 George Seger met with a serious ac cident one day last week. While driving up Main St. his horse became frightened by train stsbding on the side track and ran for some distance. The wagon striking a stone post, Mir Seger was thrown to the ground, aud was removed to his house in m nncon. scious condition He sustained a severe cut on the head, and was so badly bruised that for several days was un- able to move.
 AFFLICTED MAN COMMITS SUICIDE
 Our community was greatly shocked and ssddened to learn of the suicide of Seth Monroe by cutting his throat at his home in South Kent at an early hour Monday morning, 27th. Mir Monroe was stricken with psraly sis some months ago from which he never fully recover ed. Five weeks since his wife died with scarlet fever, leaving five young children. two of whom were very i'll with the fever. Much sympathy has been felt for Mr Monroe in his weak ness and long continued trouble and sfflictIun. He leaves two sops and three daughters who are married, also five young children who will miss the parents care. Mir Monroe was 63 years old.
Connecticut western news., 1903-04-30
Manager Wanted.

Trustworthy lady or gentleman to manage business in this County and adjoining territory for we'll and favor ably known House of solid financial standing. $20.00 straight cash salary and expenses, paid each Monday by check direct from headquarters. Ex pense money advanced: position perma. nent. Address THOMAS COOPER. Mana. ger, 1030 Caxton Building, CHICAGO.
Connecticut western news., 1903-04-30
Women Do M ore

and endure more than men. They are the stronger and more efficient. When they do break down it is commonly through the nerves. or bad treatment of some sort. Dr. David Kennedy's new medicine called Cal.cura Solvent. is the remedy for women's ills. Write to the Cal-cura Company, Rondout, N. Y, for free book and sample bottle
Connecticut western news., 1903-04-30

When you wake up with bad taste in your mouth you may know that you need dose of Chamberlain Stomach and Liver Tablets. They will cleanse your stomach, improve your appetite and make you feel like a new man. They are easy to-take, being sugar coat ed, and pleasant in .ffect. For sale by all Medicine Dealers.
Connecticut western news., 1903-04-30

When the General Assembly get through making corrections in the work of the revision committee of 1902 . copy of the reviaed statutes will have to be pencilled all over with foot and marginal notes; and MT Thrasher's little compilation of the liquor laws mAde therefrom will be in need of 2 page or two of insert noting the changes and additions.
Connecticut western news., 1903-04-30

Many physicians declar re that they find the victims of influenzs i'd most cases recover more rapidly this spring than the sufferers of former years. If the grip is becoming less virulent that is cause for thankfulness. .-Pawlipg Chronicle.
Connecticut western news., 1903-04-30

Treasury officials are considerably ex- ercised over the discovery of revenue stamPe of large denomination in 2 Washington pawn shop and investiga- tons are under way with view to asOertaining if there has been any con- siderable theft of stamps returned to the treasury for redemption Nine tons of such stamps. having face value of $45, 900. have been recently de- stroyed as result of the repeal of the war revenue law.
Connecticut western news., 1903-04-30

A Boston judge has decided that . man has the same right to hiss in the theater that he has to applaud and a New York judge convicted man of disorderly conduct who hissed New York production.
Connecticut western news., 1903-04-30

It is alleged that the baking powder bill which recently passed the Pennsyl- vania legislature is identical with the baking powder measure which has pro- duced so much scandal in the Missouri legislature.
Connecticut western news., 1903-04-30
n IsTRICr OF CORNWALL. ss. Probate

ID ourt, AprII z5. IyU3.
 Estate of Mary Ann Bishop late of Corn wall 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 70 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 req quested to make immedi- ate payment to
 MAnY A. wADHAns, Admlnistratrix. P. Q. Address, Cornwall Bridge, coAA.
Connecticut western news., 1903-04-30

A comprehensive and refulgent light is about to be shed on the trusts and all the other problems which perplex the statesmen of this country. The grad uation classes are already preparing their commencement-day exercises.