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Connecticut western news., 1871-07-28
Lime ROcks


 The Conn. Western R. k. having passed through our town, visiting all the other villages and not even giving us a call, we began to fear we should be left out in the cold altogether, and wishing to get our name before the Railroad community, con- cluded to build one of our own, but there being only one way into the Hollow, and no way to get out except to back out,- which we never do,- made an arrange ment with the Housatonic R. R. Co.,, whose road passes within mile of us, to take our case into consideration. They therefore immediately set to work and built nice new depot, and now all trains stop at Lime Rock l am informed that more freight goes from here than from any station on the road. ...... The Barnum, Richardson Go. are building an addition to there new foundry j; their orders having increased to point be- yond there facilities for manufacture. They are making 80 car wheels per day, consum- ing 20 tons of pig iron. The Amity B. B. Club, comprised of boys from MT. Hurlburt's school; The Rocky Dell Institute played match game with the second nine of the Red Stars of Falls Village, all adults. The school boys were ahead until the latter part of the game, which being a long one, and the boys all young, their ''might" began to fail, and they closed with few scores in favor of the Red Stars. Everybody said they played splendidly, and we expect before long they will send challange to the Hay makers or some other champion club. Every Friday morning we hail the arrival of Aus. tin with some 50 copies of the CONN. WEs- TERN NEWS, which are perused with much interest. JAoHIN.
Connecticut western news., 1871-07-28
Terrible Earthquake.

A series of terrible earthquake shocks have very recently occurred in one of the Philippine islands. More than 200 persons were killed, many of then, being swallowed up by the earth. Sixty dead bodies had been recovered The rest of the inhabi- tants have fled from the Island, leaving it utterly depopulated.
 The Philippine Islands, are over 1000 Tn number, and are situated in north latitude 50 3O'-19o 42', and east longitude 1l7' IA -126o 4. They lie to the north of Bor- neo and Celebes, and compose widely extended archipelago in the great Malay sian system. The entire group is supposed to be parts of a submerged continent, and is of volcanic origin. Scattered through out the islands are many volcanoes, some of which are always active. These often are the occasions of great devastation, the destructive eruptions being accompanied by earthquakes, mudtorrents, and other ter rible phenomena. The City of Manila, situated on Luzon, the largest of the islands, was visited by great earthquake in 1852, which left scarcely building uninjured i; and in 1862 another shake very nearly destroyed the same city. In 1864, an earthquake prostrated every house in the province of Zamboango, in the Island of Mindanao, one of the southernmost of the group, and caused several small islands to disappear Tomatoes, hurricanes, and storms of wind and rain frequently devas- tate the coasts.
 The islands belong to Spain, though about one-fourth of the population retain their independence and the government of native princes. The population of the group is estimated at 5,OOO,O0O, but of many of the lesser islands almost nothing is known. The Philippines, though aflic- ted with these great convulsions of nature, have delightful climate, soil of wonder full fertility, and are rich in such products as coffee, gold, sugar, hemp, tobacco, rice, dyewoods, and hides.
Connecticut western news., 1871-07-28
Connecticut Western RrallrOnd Com.
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ANNUAL MEETING.

ANNUAL MEETING.
 The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Connecticut Western railroad con- pany was held at the Allyn House in Hart ford last week Tuesday. The president made verbal report to the effect that the laying of track on the road has been some- what delayed by the failure of contractors to deliver iron as fast as needed. Track laying between Winsted and New Hartford will soon be completed and track-laylng at Simsbury will soon begin. On the western end the track is laid beyond Lakeville, and on Saturday it is expected that the track will be laid from East Canaan to Millerton, about fifteen miles. The force now at work at Lakeville will then commence to lay east from East Canaan. and it is expec- ted that the heavy fill at Whiting River will be completed by the time the track layers reach that point.
 Following the report of the president, directors for the ensuing year were chosen as follows: Wm. H. Barnum, Salisbury j; George M. Bartholomew, Hartford; A. H. Holley, Salisbury; Charles; R. Chapman, George w. Moore, N. c. Stevens, Freder- ick Watson, E. T. Butler, N. Y.; George Dudley, Winsted; Byron Loomis, Suf- field; John B. Bunce, Hartford.
 In the afternoon the directors met and reelected officers as follows: Wm. H.. Barnum, president; Wm. G. Cole, secre- tary; Wm. l.. Gilbert, treasurer.
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Connecticut Summer Resorts.

The summer resorts to which the people of New York and other cities fly for refuge from the burning heat, are not located on the bluff shores of Rhode Island, nor among the snowcapped mountains of New Hamp- shire; nor about the sparkling lakes of Vermont. Connecticut contains fully her share of summer retreats, and most literally are they patronized. Commencing at Green wich at the extreme southwestern boundry of the state, the Sound shore is lined with seaside hotels, which are all crowded with summer guests. Shippan Point in Stam- ford, Darien, Norwalk, Westport, Strat- ford, West and East Haven, Branford, Guilford, Madison, Clinton, Westbrook, Saybrook, New London and Stonington are all made gay and lively in the hot weather by the advent of summer guests, and as for the hotels, Fenwick Hall at Saybrook and the Pequot House at New London are justly reckoned at the head of the list of seaside houses. Nor is the shore the only place of resort. The hills in the west and the quiet villages in the interior and on the river have thelr attrac- tions. as the numerous visitors to Stafford Springs, the summer boarders in Farming ton, ,and the sojourners at Litchfeld, Sharon, Cornwall, Salisbury, and all of the many pleasant villages hereabouts will testify. Great quantities of baggage, belonging to people from New York city, who are en- route from the heat and dust of their city homes, to the cool and bracing air of Litch. field county, are daily loaded onto the vari- ous railroads and boats leading out of the city
 Altogether, Connecticut has as many and perhaps more places in which a summer
 vacation can be pleasantly and restfully passed, than any other state in the Union.
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STATE NEWS.

A barn belonging to MT. John Plant ot Branford was destroyed by fire on Monday night, MT. Plants house also narrowly es- capped being burned. The barn was insured for $6,OOO in the defunct Home. It IS thought the barn was fired by tramps smok- ing in it.
 The corner stone of Methodist church was laid at North Canton, July 15, by the Rev. F. A. Crafts of Middletown, assisted by the Rev. A. Gardiner of the Congrega- tional church, Canton.
 The corner stone for new church for the parish of the Holy Trinity in Middle town, was laid with appropriate ceremo- nies Tuesday afternoon. Bishop Williams conducted tue exercises, reading the exhor- tation and prayers for such occasions, and also made an address.
 The Southport Congregational Society are about to build g new $3o, ,0OO church, nearly all of which amount has been pledged. .
 MT. A. Weed, jeweler, of Stamford, re- ceived on the sth inst, 8 consignment of diamonds, said to be the largest ever brought into this State. The invoice consisted of 2so large size, first quality diamonds. AMr. Sellew, of Glastonbury, was thrown from his buggy on Commerce street, Satur- day, and falling under his horses feet, was kick ed in the head, receiving severe in Jurles.
 A MT. Joseph Smith of Southington, after foolishly showing his money and treat ing new friends and himself to cider until he was stupid, was robbed by the same friends of $40 and silver watch between Southington and Meriden, last Sunday. The names of the robbers have been ascertained and lookout is kept for them.
 A haul of 10000 or 5o,0 ''bony fish" was made at New London, Friday, the parties engaged clearing several thousand dollars from sales of the oil.
 Over 3OO,Ooo pairs of shoes are made annually at Putnam 25O hands being en- ployed, the sales amounting to $25O, 1000.
 Mrs. Plank of Putnam will be 1o6 years old if she lives to October 20. She has long been a confirmed invalid.
 Best English crown glass, at cost of two thousand dollars, is to adorn the county court house in Norwich.
 Lockwood's tannery in Norwalk was de- stroyed by fire, last Sunday morning, with an estimated loss of $6, 500, the insurance being $l,0oO.
 A partial set of false teeth, supposed to belong to lady, have been found in front of hotel in New London, but the lady doesn't call for them.
 The house of deacon in Westford was entered, Sunday afternoon, while the folks were at church, and $700 in five-twenty bonds stolen. No clue to the thief. Heap not up for yourselves treasures on earth where thieves break through and steal. Four young ladies went down to Pogers' Lake, Lyme, few days ago and waded out into the water. In fact, they waded out so far that they lost their footing. and it was only with the most persistent scream ing and paddling that they reached Lyme again to tell their sad story.
 Jerome L. Alvord, g deputy sheriff of Middlesex county who resided in East Hampton, died suddenly, Saturday morn ing, in Hartford, and post naortem re- vealei the fact that he came to his death from kick in the breast received about a year ago from man he was about to ar- rest.
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How they get Factories i'm EIlenville
 N. Y. An Example for Salisbury.

How they get Factories i'm EIlenville
 N. Y. An Example for Salisbury.
 All Ellenville is in heat over the estab- lishment of a cooperative knife manufac- tory at that place. 4 company at present located in Naugatuck, Conn.,, has sent for ward committee, which has conferred with the Ellenvillians, and the preliminaries have been decided on. The citizens pro- pose to loan the company $5,OO0 and pur- chasethe foundry lot and adjoining property. which they will let to the company at a rental of per cent. interest on the cost. The compsny, as a pledge of good faith, will at once deposit $l, ,OOO in the bank at Ellenville and promise to spend at least $2,OOO in fitting up the premises for their use. The. solid citizens of Ellenville are smelling out" literally in aid of the new enterprise, which promises to be success. At any rate, Ellenvllle capitalists are talk ing the right way to encourage manufac- lures.
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M AR REED.

At Troy, N. Y. July 27th. by the Rev. Adam Reid, D. D. MT. Wilson E. Hicks of this village, and Miss Florence E. Clapp.
 At the Episcopal church in this village, July 26th, by the Rev. J. A Wainwright, MT. George Spur, and Miss Emma Ingraham, both of this village. That cake was most excellent. We wish them any quantity of happiness they may choose to name.
 At the residence of Nicholas Van Deusen in this town, July 18th by Rev. Wm. Hall, MT. s. Howard Wilcox, of Berlin Conn. and Miss Elizabeth A. Waldrof of Brooklyn, N. Y.
Connecticut western news., 1871-07-28

Brother J. L. Pease, through the columns of his handsomely gotten up CONNECTICUT WESTERN NEWS, in pleasantly written salu- tatory makes his bow to the public, and has right to very favorable reception, for the matter, both original and selected, is excellent, embracing local news of interest for twenty miles or more around Salisbury. The inhabitants of that part of the State have it in their power to handsomely sup port the NEWS, and we shall be greatly sur- prised if they fail to do it.
 MerSden Recorder.
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Base Hall Item Ss

Base Hall Itemss
 The "Greasy Nine" B. B. 0. recently organized at the factory in our village, will play match game with the Lone Stars also of this village, to morrow P. M. on the ball grounds near the grove. It is expected the Lone Stars will have to ex- hibit some ''tall playing" to make fair score with these greasy chaps. There is a we sincerely hope it is false that the factory club practice Sundays. To do that would hardly pay, in the long run.
 The second nine, of the Red Star B. B. c. of Falls Village have challenged the Sharon second nine, to play match game on the grounds of the formerin Fa,.s Village next Saturday, at 2 o'clock P. N
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West Cornwall.
JACHIN.


 MR. EDITOR: II was somewhat astonished to find that was SO tardy iE getting my correspondence to you last week, as to occasion it's being left out entirely; and shall try to see to it that such, shall not be the cause again. understand that Tuesday is the day you expect your cores pondents to respond, and shall endeavor to not forget the day again, however I gre sume your readers suffered but little by the omission. The machine for grinding out items is rather "out of kilter,' or perhaps needs ''ile," as the supply of items turned out by it is rather limited. For lack of anything of greater moment, will tell you that the crops are looking finely, and prom ise an abundant harvest in all except hay, which is not more than two thirds crop. ......Rev. B. B. Sanford preached for us last Sabbath in the South church, and gave us a most excellent sermon, ..... Last Sat urday, man by the name of Cummings was arrested for stealing ring from George Potter, and bound over to await his trial. ...... ....Everybody is forbidden the privilege of fishing on Cream Hill pond for the next three years, by an act of the legislature. It appears to be the purpose of the people hereabouts to stock it with Black Bass, as several have already put quantity in the pond, and the State fish commission have agreed to send us seventy five more for the same purpose. This seventy five, with what is already in there is supposed to be sufficient to make most excellent fishing in the three years which they are to remain give you first class fish story .......A few items from my last week s letter, which was received by you too late for insertion, may not perhaps be too stale for this week, l will however, endeavor to condense them somewhat. I commenced by congratula- ting you upon the appearance of the NEWS. Among our people it ''takes, and already you have established among them reputa- ton for it, that must certainly be very gratifying to you. must not praise it too highly however, as do not wish you to think you are doing too aoeU; and thus re- lax any effort upon it.......Mr. s. J. Gold, the veteran genius of Cornwall, has lately invented new heating apparatus which was on trial all last winter, and has proved itself to be in every way success. It bids fair to outrival his we'll known invention for heating by steam, constructed several years ago. It is the culmination of years of study, and is calculated to take heat from stove or furnace and convey it to almost any distance through pipes. It appears perfectly feasible and possesses every vir- tue of steam heating arrangement and not only that, but is much cheaper, and its benefits can be enjoyed by those of very moderate incomes. ......As my letter is al- ready sufficiently long, think will not tell you of the horse trial of last week, ex- cept perhaps to say that it was @ very dis graceful affair on the part of one of the parties concerned in it. Our citizens very we'll know to whom l allude, and with whom they sympathise.
Connecticut western news., 1871-07-28

In the infringement patent case, the Water bury Brass Company, against Edward Mil Ter & Co.,, now on trial in Litchfield, the tallest kind of swearing is indulged on both sides.
 A. dwelling house in Hanover was en- tered, Sunday night, and robbed of 5000 in bonds and bsnk-notes. A hired man, who has suddenly disappeared, is being looked up by the officers.
Connecticut western news., 1871-07-28

BEST Book FOR EVERY BoDY.-The new illustrated edition of Webster's Dictionary, containing three thousand engravings, is the best book for everybody that the press has produced in the present century, and should be regarded as indispensable to the well.regulated home, reading room, library and place of business. Golden Era.
Connecticut western news., 1871-07-28

Those spicy and really valuable journals, the Waterbury Das7y American, of July 20th, and the Meridian Recorder speak thus of the NEWS and "old Salisbury"
 We have received No l, of new paper called the CONNECTICUT WESTERN NEWS, a large and handsome eight column weekly, published at Salisbury in the north section of our state. J. L. Pease is editor and proprietor, who in neat and comprehen- sive salutatory, happily introduces himself to his readers. The project, is the natural offspring of the new Western railroad, just brought into existence by the enterprise and energy of that mountainous region, the seat of the renowned iron mines of long standing, but hereafter to be more fully developed, thus adding to the wealth and population of that section, by opening Q more ready market for that great staple. We'll done old Salisbury! whose iron mines were famous during the battles of the Rev olution, and which yet retain most of their former prestige. The Salisburians had quite jubilee on Saturday afternoon upon the arrival of the first iron horse in that village, welcomed by the ringing of bells, firing of cannon, the music of Lakeville band, and finishing off with speeches from Messrs A Moore, D. T. Warner, and P. L. Barton The make up of the paper is highly credit able to the taste of the publisher, who pledges himself that the NEWS shall be 1ioepapertoo tue people, independent of political partis anship, yet containing the current news o1 the day in all it's various departments, loca and political, in short containing all the news at home and abroad, worthy of re cord and of general interest. He has in the meantime our best wishes for success.
 Waterbury Daily American
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EDWARD KEToHuM. the inter- ments at Rural Cemetery, Albany, on Mon- day last was that of the above famous character, whose financial operations and forgeries on Wall-st. created such furore throughout the country short time since. He died in New York, broken down speculator. Deceased once held as high head as any man on Wall-st., but his for geries, prison confinement and subsequent failures completely used him up.
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MilIerCOns

MillertOns
 While Mrs. Geo. Greathead was out driv- ing Monday afternoon, her horse took.fright near MT. Scutt's blacksmith shop, by an approaching train. He became unman- agable, throwing her to the ground and bruising her considerably, but nothing of a serious nature. The horse ran nearly one half mile, and was stopped by some work men near the highway. George Brown is enlarging his restaurant, by putting an addition on the rear of the building, of about twenty feet. When completed he intends having it arranged nicely. as George is determined to keep things neat and in good order, and tries to meet the wants ofAhe public, and by so doing he is build ing for himself good trade. .......Mr. Pitch CT has been adding to his livery, having some very fine turnouts, something which has been very long needed in this village. .... MT. George Morgan is prospecting for ore, about two miles north of this village, bay ing previously drained the Rudd pond, and is now busy cleaning out the muck. It is quite an undertaking but he thinks tn e prospect quite favorable for good mine He is man of considerable experience in the mining business. CURRENTE CALAMo.
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The Connecticut ferryman at Lyme si the father of eleven children, never told a lie in his life, nor knowingly drank drop of spirits, has taken people across the river in bitter winter for four cents, and works from twenty to twenty-one hours day. The legislature should vote him an appro- nriation.
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Fnlls Village

FnIls Village.
 DEAR NEws.-I did not intend to intrude upon you again so soon, but here am. Our village is usually so quiet, there is not much to recond. MT. Stephen Brigner has his new house very nearly completed, and it looks very cosy, situated beneath those tall waving naples. MT. Brigner is one of our most thrifty farmers, and seems to be preparing to sit in the shade, and enjoy the fruits of his labors. MT. George Landon of Sugar Hill, has also snug farm house nearly ready to occupy. MT. Geo. Phelps, formerly of Canaan, who recently purchased the Fred Arnold place in Amesville, has built new front fence, and is now giving a finishing touch of pure white to his house, the location of which is such, that he not only improves the looks of his own, but adds very much to the beauty of the will lage. The work of destruction still goes on at the ''Iron Works" MT. William Wolfe met with serious accident on Mon- day last While engaged in taking down some of the heavy frame work, the pulley ropes suddenly gave way, and the falling timbers striking large iron bar he was holding, drove it with crushing force into his face, knocking him down among the broken fragments of iron, insensible. It is feared it will lay him up for some time, if it should not prove fatal The work will go on under the direction of his son, Martin Wolfe. MT. Henry Wolfe had his hand severely jammed, while taking down the great steam hammer Thor" MT. Milo Sherman had an ugly gash cut in his scalp by falling brick from the top of a furnace stock. Let me advise those en- gagged in that dangerous undertaking, to take out an Accident Policy" in the Travellers Insurance Co of Hartford.
 CLARIo.
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RoR N.

At Salisbury, July 21st, son to Cha's Barton. to Henry Read. At Falls Village, June a7th, daughter to Cha's Hill.
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DIE D..

Kline, aged A years.
 At South Egremont, July 24th Calesta Newman, daughter of Mrs Kline, aged 15 years.
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Mptlte Mews.

.*. We shall feel greatly obliged to ahy of our friends in the county, or elsewhere, who will send us particulars of any occurrences of interest which may come under their notice.
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BLIND FOR SIXTY YEARs.-There is said to be man 67 years old, now living in Chester county, Pa., who has been blind since he was seven years old, and who can find his way home among the trees on Welsh Mountain at any time without aid from any one; who can pass from one place to another for distance of four or five miles in his own neighborhood knows the different residences of the neighbors as soon as he approaches them; knows the voices of his acquaintances, and in many instances their footsteps; can tell different kinds of timber; make shaking fork, broom, or axe-handle; can hang an axe, and can chop wood, and when done with his days work will hide his axe, and re- turn to the woods on the following day and find it.
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THE STORM SIGNALs.-The extension of the system of storm signals by the Signal Bureau at Washington is 8 highly com mendable improvement upon an already admirable arrangement. It is intended now to erect an observatory or tower on one of the highest buildings in lower Broadway,
 New York, where by the aid of the signal staffs, dials, balls and other instruments used by the Signal Corps, the state ot the weather and it's general probabilities will be given to the public two or three times a day. The importance of this arrangement to our seagoing vessels and shippers, as well as to business men and pleasure par ties, can be seen without further comment.