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Connecticut western news., 1905-01-12
SAILS BU aY

Mrs. Ida McArthur has closed her house for the winter. She and Howard will board at Mrs. Russell's.
 Fire was discovered Tuesday after noon near the elevator in the factory of the Salisbury Cutlery Handle~ Go. The fire was probably caused by hot-box. Word was sent to the village and to Lakeville for assistance, and the call was promptly and heartily answered by good numbers with good supply of pails, and soon the fire was under con- trol Fortunately tin roof covered that part of the building, which sustains not a very serious loss. Does Salisbury need better fire protection?
 Miss Lizzie Squires, Miss Lena Hortie, Miss Anna and William Clark have re- turned to their respective schools.
 Mrs. Fred Williams has returned to her home in New Haven.
 Miss Beth Eggleston spent Sunday with friends in East Canaan.
Connecticut western news., 1905-01-12

MT. Humphrey will go even further, and will give with every package he sells guarantee to refund the money if Dr. Ames' Pleasant Specific does not cure. This is certainly most unusual offer-a reliable medicine at half price, with the further guarantee that your money will be cheerfully refunded if the remedy does not cure.
 Anyone who is suffering from liver trouble, constipation, sick headache, in- digestion, bad taste in the mouth, biliousness, speoks before the eyes, melancholy or tired feelings should take advantage of this offer.
 AS the dose is diminished after the first few days, bottle that you can ob- tain now for 25 cents will last a month. And it costs you nothing if it does not cure. By mail for the same price.
Connecticut western news., 1905-01-12
WEST CORNWALL

Mrs. Henry Swett of Savage's Mills, | Quebec, Canada, visited her niece, Mrs. J. W. Ives, here last week. She ac- companied her sister, Mrs. R. N. Cochrane, to her home in Bantam, on Friday.
 Miss Maria Kelley, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. w. H. Pulley, has returned to her Norfolk home.
 Mrs. J. E. McCready and daughter are visiting friends in Seymour.
 The high water broke up the ice in the Housatonic river on Saturday last. When the ice went over the dam it gorged at the gate of the J. Mallinson Shear Company, and when 1t broke away it carried away the apron of the dam in several places. The damage IS not serious and it will not effect the work in the shop materially unless the river lowers very much, and ill that case the dam can be readily repaired.
 It is reported that J. A. Cochrane has acquired the J. l.. Washing property for S75O.
 Miss Abbie Smith of Sharon spent Sunday at G. R. Smiths home.
 The next feature of the Cornwall En- tertainment Course will be "The Pierces," on Thursday evening, Jan. 19. They represent new line of work, and something never before given in this vicinity. Those who appreciate clean dramatic work will welcome their advent. They come here from an engagement in Taunton, Mass, the night previous. The |" Electric Hog D is the latest hog under the name of some benevolent @ | organization who applies to the General Assembly for right to take your farm and water privileges for purely benefi- cent and philanthropic purposes. They never ask for much in their petition, but when they get their franchise lobbied through the legislature they generally have the individuals and small corpora tions at their mercy. We want to sound a note of warning for every repre- sentative to the General Assembly in the Housatonic valley-look out for these benefcent charters; they are 1 simply means of stealing individuals s rights. There is an effort being made in this county by a power company to get hold of all the power rights between the rights of the New Milford Power Company at Bulls Bridge and the Massachusetts line on the Housatonio river. They do not say it in their petition to the legislature, but wait un- til you see the charters they lobby through. You will find that they can invade our small towns, swallow up the water powers of our, small manufactur- CTS and leave these villages without means of existing, They will, if not prevented, have charter carrying the rights of the very Shear Company here if the matter is not prevented by our village people. See to it that the r" Electric Hog " does not engulf us en- Etirely, See that your representatives in the Assembly acquaint themselves with the extent of the rights under these power charters trying to steal the Housatonic Valley.
Connecticut western news., 1905-01-12
THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 1905.
CHAPINVIlLE.

Frederick E. Donsbough, a we'll known young man of Ashley Falls, Mass, had 9 very narrow escape one day last week while out hunting. MT. Donsbough be- came tired and sat down on an old stone wall to rest. While setting his gun down beside him the hammer caught on g stone and discharged the gun, making a real nice button hole in his coat collar about one inch from his neck.
Connecticut western news., 1905-01-12
CORNWALL BRIDGE

Emile Euverard is in the New Haven hospital, being treated for a rupture on his body.
 Mir and Mrs. David F. Smith spent last Friday at J. B. Smiths in Sharon.
 Miss Elizabeth O'Brien has returned from her vacation which she spent in Hillsdale, N. Y. and other places.
 MT. and Mrs. F. $. Peet and family of Kent called on Nathan Dunbar last Friday evening.
 Rev. George Eastland preached very interesting sermon Sunday, the subject being " Enthusiasm. A large number were in attendance.
 Seymour Hollister will build a new barn in the spring on the site of the barn recently burned.
 School commenced Monday with Miss Sandmeyer as teacher,
Connecticut western news., 1905-01-12

The question of safe transportation over the railroads of the United States comes very close to the Federal Govern ment, when, as Postmaster General Wynne says during the last fiscal year there were 378 accidents to trains haul ing the mails. This averages more than one for each day. The total loss of postal clerks employed in the service by death and injury amounted to 460 men. If this loss of life and limb continues the Government will be justified in taking very stringent measures.
Connecticut western news., 1905-01-12
NIT

Miss Arita Bull is suffering from serious attack of erysipelas in the head and face.
 The remains of the youngest son of the late Seth Monroe, aged four years, were brought here from Lakeville on Thursday, January 5th and buried be- side his parents in the upper cemetery.
 At the annual meeting of St. Lukes Lodge, F. 6 A. M, held Dec. 22d the following officers were elected: W M, Walter M. Barnum; s. w, Lewis H. Ives. J. w., Fred R. Lane; s. D., Fred l.. Bull; J. D.. Clark Griffin; s. S., J. F. Gibbs; J. S., Charles Darling; Tyler, O. N. Carter.
 Wiona Chapter, O. E. s. announce their annual supper and dance to be given at Town Hall on the evening of Jan. 20.
 The annual roll call and home gather ing of the Congregational Church will take place at the church parlors on Thursday evening, Jan. 18th.
 John Baker left town Friday for Northfeld, Mass.
 Miss Lennie Barton and Miss Eliza beth Peet have returned to Northfield chool.
 Rev. and Mrs. G. H. Smith, MT. and Mrs. John Judd, are attending the Grange State convention at Hartford this week.
 The ice in the river broke up Saturday night and for distance of half mile setting back from the Bulls Bridge dam the huge cakes are wedged in solid mass rising as high as the bridge, shak- ing it severely. The barns of the Fuller place on the bank are walled in with ice and the roads are impossible. It is 8 grand sight and has received shots from many kodaks. The dam built by the New Milford Power Go. at Bulls Bridge seems to be the direct cause of this dangerous condition of the river.
Connecticut western news., 1905-01-12
Coats

The purchased recently favor of the remarkable low The makers were determined price They reading this paper be appreciated should examination statement make vehed but here and there you'll hnd Cov Tn castor tans shades, kerseys and mixed cloths.
 priced garment want to say that we have small small sizes ony which will close out $so Black Coats Covert worsted we'll made some lined throughout, others half
 Formerly $s6o to 1000, now $500 An assortment Heavy Chevots Boadcohs and Unfinished Worses tight backs hreequae enghs also Coyes in light medium shades.
 All the seasons price $12. 50 to $1b.oo now $7bo length Kersey Cloths both Black Castor and Tan satin lined tourist coa effect strapped
 Formerly sold for $15oo to $1e.bo, now $s.6o length Black Tan Kersey lined with Skin sleeves strapped back also Covert Coats m light and Formerly sold for $isbo to $22.bo, now sl26o Fine Broadco Mixed Goods comprise this assortment neped fitting lined lengths Some very hobby garments in this lot.
 Formerly sold for $22. 50 to $26oo, now $14to
Connecticut western news., 1905-01-12

The Mormons have a very practical way of disposing of theological questions, If they receive so-called revelation from God, it is not binding upon them until it has been submitted to vote of the people, and accepted. This is funny. What if some devout Mormon should stuff the ballot box in favor of some par ticular revelation? Evidently progress is being made in matters religious.
Connecticut western news., 1905-01-12

It is plain that people who go to Panama to work on the canal as day laborers will not make a fortune. At present 2,165 men are working for 15 cents per hour in silver; and 245 at seventeen and one-half cents per hour. Ten hours is regarded as a days labor. At one dollar and half per day, how much will be left after paying board, and buying tobacco and mosquito screens?
Connecticut western news., 1905-01-12
A CARD.

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree to refund the money on 8 50-cent bottle of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure your cough or cold. We also gurantee 25-cent bottle to prove satisfactory or money refunded
 H. D, HUMPHREY.
Connecticut western news., 1905-01-12
LEGAL NOTICES.

DISTRICT OF CANAAN, ss. Probate D Court, January 10, 1905.
 Estate of Sidney Reed late of Canaan in said District, deceased,
 Upon the application of Sarah Reed praying that an instrument in writing purporting to be the last will and testa- ment of said deceased be admitted to pro bate, and that letters testamentary be granted on said estate, as per application on file, it is
 ORDERED-That the foregoing ap- plication be heard and determined at the Probate Office in North Canaan in said District, on the 17th day of January, 1905, at two o'clock in the after noon; and that notice be given to all per sons interested in said estate ofahe pend ency of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing a copy of this order once in some newspaper having a circulation in said District, and by posting copy of this order on the public sign-post in said town of Ca naan at least five days before the day of said hearing, to appear, if they see cause, at said time and place and be heard rela- tive thereto, and make return to this court
 Attest: DAVID c. WHITTLEsEY, Judge
Connecticut western news., 1905-01-12
RESTRICT OF CANAAN, ss. Probat U Court DaneIn bar 02 1QO1

RESTRICT OF CANAAN, ss. Probate h Court, December 2S, 1904.
 Estate of Carrie H. Bonner, late of Shef- field, County of Berkshire, Massachusetts. leaving estate in said District, deceased, The Court of Probate for the District of Canaan hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attest ed, within said time, will be debarred a recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 THOMAS BONNER, Executor,
 Sheffield, Mass. DISTRICT OF CORNWALL, ss. Pro D bate Court, December 21, 1904. Estate of Desire Johnson late of Corn wall in said District, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Cornwall hath limited and allowed six 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 Sald tune, will be debarred a recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate are re- quested to make immediate payment to
 MARY J. MCINTYRE,
 Administratrix with the Will
 annexed. P. o. Address, West Woodstock, Ct. RESTRICT OF CANAAN, ss. Probate C Court, December 24, 1904.
 Estate of Sarah Linsky, late of North Canaan in said District, deceased The Court of Probate for the District of Canaan hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attest ed, within said time, will be debarred a recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 EDWARD s. ROBERTS,
 Administrator with Will
 annexed,
 East Canaan, Conn
Connecticut western news., 1905-01-12
CUT THIS COUPON OUT AND
 USE IT AT ONCE.

This coupon entities the holder to one soc package of Dr. Ames' Specific for the cure of dyspepsia, constipation and billiousness, at half price, a5o. I agree to return money in all cases where it does not cure.
 H. D. HUMPHREY.
Connecticut western news., 1905-01-12
Suits

black chev light and dark mxtures Coats loose back or tight fitting long short.
 Formerly SIP. 50, now $7.5o cheviot mixues-bue browns and nicely trimmed perfect fitting
 Formerly $1s5o SIC. GO Suits of sutngs mannh mixtures broadcoths and cheVo loose semi-ftted threequarter lengths
 Formerly $22 50, $12.5o Tailored mixtures also plain coors made Tn workmanship materials Some fine creations ths
 Formerly $3ooo, now $1bo
Connecticut western news., 1905-01-12
DISTR1CT OF SHARON, ss. Probate D Court January 9 1905

RESTRICT OF SHARON, ss. Probate b Court, January 2, 1905.
 Estate of Elijah Juckett late of Sharon in said District, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of sharon hath limited and allowed six months from date of this order, for the Creditors of said Estate, represented in- solvent, in which to exhibit their claims against said estate; and has appointed Herman c. Rowley and Edgar J. Reed Commissioners to receive and examine said claims.
 Certified by MARVIN G. REED, Clerk. The subscribers give notice that they shall meet at the Probate Office in said sharon on the 18th day of January, 1905, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, for the pur- pose of attending to the business of said appointment.
 E. J. REED, ooiiiiiilssiohers All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 JOSEPH J. RYAN, Administrator.
Connecticut western news., 1905-01-12
Rain Coats

We offer few odd that will make attractive selling. -,, . s,ooo ruo.o OK m womn Rain Coats patented ranpoo cloth fitted back and belt Oxford Gray the prevailing coors .,ooo - ~o oK
 Watershed Caveneted Cloth in plain eoo and mixtures colarless pats and full skirt
 Formerly s125o, ss.bo
 An imported Craveneted Cloth durable doubefaced goods with and without ..roo r,--.-- p-,.. q, oo
 We offer that sold from oo $lsoo in the latest cloths and makeup, for $12.6O
 few high grade heretofore sold for $26o $lboo
Connecticut western news., 1905-01-12
Annual Winter Sale of Skirts

They involve all and the reductions are great on y we'll made goods; plain coors mostly waking length We have made them special lots move them qc
 S25O for Six irts that sold up to $49o
 398 for that sold to 5.98
 500 for that sold to 698 6.5O or IS that sold up to $50
Connecticut western news., 1905-01-12
ChiIdren'S Coats

Smart reductions every the entire line; ages most affected to n years Coats sold for $398 to 5000 offered now at $275 to $598.
Connecticut western news., 1905-01-12
CUT THIS COUPON OUT.
1t is Valuable and Will Save You Money. Redeemable at
 Hum nhreysS

HID. Humphrey, the popular druggist, will save you money. If you will pre- sent the following coupon at his store he will let you have regular fifty cent package of Dr. Ames Pleasant Specific for the cure of constipation and dysyep- sia, containing full months treatment at half price.
Connecticut western news., 1905-01-12
GREAT HARRINGTON

Carroll, Iowa, Dec. 27, 1904.
Connecticut western news., 1905-01-12

difficulties asd this department the store was busy from the hour of
, 1905-06-02
MARK
GUT BY ATLANTIC
AMERICAN THREE-MASTED AUX.
ILIARY SCHOONER MAKES
WORLDS RECORD.
Crosses Ocean Faster Than Ever Be-
fore Done by Vessels Of That Class
Will Compete in the Great
Dover-HeIigoland Race, Which
She Counts on Winning.

Southampton, England, June 2.-The
American three-masted auxiliary
schooner Atlantic, winner of Emperor
Williams cup. arrived here early yes
terday flying the Stars and Stripes.
1t soon attracted a crowd of admirers
to the quayside. Wilson Marshall,
owner of the yacht, was full Of praise
for Captain Bars splendid handling
Of the schooner and attributed its vic
tory to Bars remarkable seamanship.
Barr himself vas especially pleased
and announced that the Atlantic had
beaten the Endymion's record to the
Needles of thirteen days, twenty hours
and thirty-six minutes from Sandy
Hook. He paid tribute to the crew of
the Atlantic and their smart work
throughout.
Later in the day the Atlantic was
taken into the dry dock for a cleaning
preparatory to competing in the Dover.
Heligoland race which Barr says he
counts on winning.
Hundreds of congratulatory tele.
grams have been received by the
owner and commander of the Atlantic.
, 1905-06-02
HE RAISED
THE CHECK
RANCH HAND COLLECTS SIXTY
THREE DOLLARS BY CLUMSY
PIECE OF RAISING.
Added One Syllable and One Figure,
Secured Money and Skipped the
Country - Deception Discovered
and Officers Notified-Ditferent
Kind Of Ink Used on Check.

A warrant was issued today for a
man named Cox, who is wanted here
for raising a check from $40 to 5000.
which a cashed by Hon. a. TRADING
of the Brook ranch May %. Cox at
once skipping out and has not since
been apprehended. The check was
drawn by Charles Jarvis, the superin-
tendent of DR.. Stevens ranch on the
Sibylee, in payment for services rem,
ldered by Cox on the ranch. The latter
added the syllable "ty" TO the sum in
the 20" after the 49, in the figure
blank, a very simple matter, although
he had to erase a part of a line drawn
from the word seven" to the figures
$40" in the other margin Of the
check.
The instrument was drawn on the
Albany County National bank and pre-
scented to Mr.. Trabing. who knew Mr..
Jarvis signature, but did not examine
the instrument very closely. 1t is said
that the additions were made in a diff
ferent kind of ink from the original
check, and that the forgery could be
easily detected had there been any sus-
picion of wrong doing.
The raised check was given by Mr..
Trabing 10 a man coming TO town
with other financial matters, and did
not reach the bank for some time.
The payment was stopped and MI.
Jarvis was notified. The latter came
to town yesterday afternoon and at
once pronounced the amount a great
deal larger than the amount intended.
Cox has been working in the Sibylee
section, and has been well liked by his
companions and looked upon as a
square sore of fellow. AS soon as he
obtained the money on the raised
check he lit out" presumably going
to Denver, and has not been since
heard from.
The facts were placed in the hands
of the officers today, and Sheriff Reals
was given a description of Cox, which
he has sent all over the country, and
it is believed the fellow will be ap-
pretended.
, 1905-06-02
FEELING OF INTENSE RELIEF AT
THE DEPARTURE OF PRISON.
Frs FOR THE COUN-
TY PRISON.
Sheriff Takes Steele and Mrs. BROKER
to Fort Collins, and Brother of
Murdered Mar Going to Assist in
the observation-disclosures Kept
For Few Hours in the Albany
County Jail at Laramie.


Walden, Colo, June There is a
feeling of intense relief here since the
departure of Sheriff McCTuary and his
prisoners, Mrs. BrOCker and John
Steele. For three or four days the
people of the community were stirred
up to the highest key. some wanting
to have a hand in the summary punish
ment of Steele and Others pleading
that the law of the state be allowed
to take its course The sheriff left
yesterday morning for Laramie with
the prisoners, and word from there
last night says that he got away dur
ing the night for Fort Collins, the re
ported attempt of Interested parties
to prevent the removal of the prison
ers from the state without rcquisition
not having materializcd.
A. +. Buctler and family and r. b.
True, the cashier of the Walden bank,
left this morning for Fort Collins, go
ing over the range, where Mr.. Buetler
will remain for some time, looking aft
err the prosecution of the slayer of his
brother. The business of MIR. True
relates to the financial affairs of the
parties in interest.
The evidence adduced before the cor
, 1905-06-02

Sheriff McCreary, Coroner Balman
and Assistant District Attorney Crosse
of Fort Collins arrived in Laramie
from Fort Collins last night, having
in charge the W. prisoners, John
| Steele and Mrs. Alive Brocker, whom
he rook to Fort Collins last night.
Steele declined to discuss the killing.
He was sullen and morose when that
subject was preached. 1t developed that
he will not deny the shooting but that
he will contend hat Buetler had a ri
tie on purpose to shoot Steele on sight,
having threatened to get even with
him at the first opportunity. Steele
and the widow tried all the way in
from Walden to create the impression
that they were married. They spend
some time billing and cooling and were
apparently as happy as two doves in
each others presence.
Sheriff McCreary is of the opinion
that the murder was a most ~cowardly
one. without provocation, n that If
StttIt is IDl ndlSbu lie Will get d lOHS
term in prison. The woman, the Of
ticers believe. will be convicted and
sent to the pcnitentiary for a term of
years.
John Steele was placed in the
county Jail here n Mrs. Brock
er guarded at a hotel until the ar
rival of an ~cast-bound train, when they
expecting to reach that city this after
noon. 1t was reported that an effort
would be made here to prevent the
sheriff taking his prisoners out of the
state without rcquisition, but so far
as could be learned. the attempt was
not made.
, 1905-06-02
Chicago's Fire Fighters.

Chicago has today one Of the fastest
and most effective fire departments in
the large cities of the world. The city
has the record for the smallest percent
age of loss of property involved. in
comparison with the number of fires
eXtinguished. The records for 1904
show the actual loss on property in
volved to be less than $50 per cent.
The department worked on nearly
5000 fires during that year. In 1903
there was a 2.73 per cent loss, the val
ue Of property involved being SILL
743,441, and the actual loss $1,000, 931
which Is a record seldom equaled by
metropolitan departments. In a dis
play where splendor was considered,
the department of the Windy City
would not head the list, but the rec
ords made, under the leadership of the
gray-haired chiefs, stand out in bold
relief. Fire Marshal John Campion
the present chief, and w. H.. Musham
lately retired, are both veterans of the
great fire Of 1871. To them and the
sturdy men who followed their stem
torian commands is due the crdit o.
driving the fire fiend to his denies
lies Weekly.
, 1905-06-02
DENVER PARTIES AWHEEL TO
THE GOLDFIELD DISTRICT.

N. C. Merrill and his son., H. II. MLr-
rill. arrived from Denver, by way OF
Fort Collins, late yesterday afternoon
in their "a horse power White steam
car, en- route to the Goldfeld mining
district, where they are interested in
the Big Five mining claim. The pair
left Denver on Saturday, but were
greatly delayed on the road by storms
and mud. The car they are driving
is a splendid machine, manufactured
by the White Sewing Machine con-
pany, and is driven by a compound
steam engine. The gentlemen left for
the west this morning.