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Connecticut western news., 1871-10-27
Norfolk.

NOf1OAks
 Items this week Mir. Editor are like angels visits, few and far between. The entire town, always dull at the best, seems this week duller than ever. can learn of nothing new, interesting or startling, no chickens hooked; no cattle astray and no quarreling. All is quiet and peaceful as a summer dream. Mir. Simon Corbally hay ing been elected from the blacksmith shop long occupied by him, by process far from satisfactory to himself, has shown his independence by erecting new shop on leased land near the site of the old one, and is now prepared for all corners. The consequence of this prompt step is, that the old shop is now for sale cheap with no takers. ......Since the death of MT. Dewell, the Post office at West Norfolk has been removed to Shepards corner and J. K. Shepard, Esq.,, appointed postmaster an appointment which gives general satlsfac- ton in that part of the town.......Mr. R. l. Crissey and bride has arrived in town after an extended bridal tour of some two months duration, having been as far west as Oma- ha. Mir. c. gives glowing accounts of the country through which he passed. ......We also note the arrival of Dea. James Cowles from SIX weeks journey West also Col. H. B. Knapp and daughter, who have been spending some months in Wisconsin and Iowa. The Col. passed through Chicago a little before the great fire. He also passed some ten days in Ripon Wisconsin with Mr. O. J. Wolcott, former resident of this town, and describes him as being highly prosperous and delightfully."- situated. ......Our new milliner has just returned from New York with a quantity of new hats and bonnets. Little hats, high hats, round hats, flat hats and hats of no .partic. ular shape. In fact judge she can suit the most exactingfn style, price, quality or or quantity. Now that am on the sub ject of ladies bonnets, MT. Editor, don't knew when to stop and hardly when to commence. l like round hats yes, and flat hats, and even those things called hats that are without any particular shape: the kind you know that kinder looks as if all hands had been on a jolly spree and used their hats for cushions, spittoons, footstools and the like; kind of Donnybrook fair look throughout. We'll, our new milliner has all kinds exhibited in her show window, and crowds of admiring gazers can be seen at all honrs, feasting their eager eyes......It seems to be more attractive that an illus trated 'Humpty Dumpty" or"Black Crook. " Speaking of the return of MT. Crissey and lady reminds me of something l had nearly forgotten. Upon their arrival, the happy pair repaired to the Post office, and then and there presented our postmaster, in to- ken of their brotherly love and esteem, a very rare and costly illustrated work, which they had accidentally come across in their travels. Although this was complete surprise to MT. Wolcott, l understand it was received with appropriate remarks and the whole thing passed off very pleasantly. understand Mir. w. to say that at some future time he would place the same on public exhibition. SERT-sRR-BIA.
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MIR. BEECHER BLESSING THE THEATERs. - The Rev. Henry Ward Beecher recently said: 70 for diamond-pointed pen to catch up all the sweet truths, the noble self sacrifices, which this fire has brought to light! What heroic achievements! More than we know-not more than angels chronicle. Let us waste no more tears over Chicago. She is not dead, but sleepeth. Hope is characteristic of that community. Manhood is struggling up in Chicago to- day. Men are digging through ashes to lay hot foundations. Is not manhood better than gold? This spectacle is making this country rich and oh, the noble examples of love! The Queen of England, from her imperial throne, flashes an order to Canada to empty the storehouses of blankets and send them to Chicago. That touches my heart. There is more in those blankets to bind Canada and Great Britain to our hearts than all Englands muskets and all her ships of war. In our late war there was some feeling aroused between England ard this country. She has touched the other side of the chord now. The city of Lon don gives one thousand guineas from it's own treasury. Thank God, there is one city in the world that's got thousand guineas to giVe-whose treasury is not con- pletely empty Churches and theaters com bine in the noble work. God bless the theaters! The whole world is marching to one tune; the drum taps, and the heart of love beats, and that's the music we are marching to to-day.
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Lime ROcks

Lime Rock.
 Unlike your Ore Hill correspondent, we have n't word of fault to find about our roads: The town has not only given us a first rate road from the village to the sta tion but has built us a double track bridge across the creek, which we know how to appreciate having crossed an old tumble down affair for some time at the risk of our lives. ..... The Barnum Richardson Co., still find it necessary to extend their works to supply the demand for their car wheels, and are about erecting an addition to their east foundry, of 42 feet. They have just completed building 200 feet long at the depot for storing coal for their use, and also to supply all in want of it. q don't intend this though for an advertisement for them, and if 1 hear of any one purchasing their coal by means of reading this, I'll bring in a bill for advertising against them.) Mir. M. B. Richardson has broken ground for $25, 1000 dwelling to be erected in the Spring. It looks little suspicious for Milo, and we hope ace shall Dc there ?...... OuI AAoA wy Aoss AAO1 JSt eeA- rived with his bride, but will receive the congratulations of his many friends when he makes his appearance, and we trust that Mrs. D. will receive most hearty well come to our village. By the way, it is somewhat singular that all the young fel- lows go out of town in search of a wife-I won't say, all though for Charley and Lee are of different opinion judging by pres ent appearances.-Now Friend Pease, if you can take few hours of your valuable time, and give us a call, we'll show you what little there is to see in Lime Rock, and perhaps you can write something that will be interesting to your patrons.
 JAoHIN
 Thanks for the invitation. Shall be thar" one of these many days we are having now days.-ED. NEWS.
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Cornwall.

Cornwall.
 We have noticed an unusual frequency of town meetings of late, whether this town has great deal of business to do, or It takes them great while to do it, l am unable t@say: certainly it would accom- modate the travelling public as we'll, if the people would turn their attention from IdyiRg out neao roads 10 the roads that are already laid out, so that person need not be in danger of his life every time he drives over them. ......A young man while engag ed in playing match game of base ball between the No. 10" and the ''Shoo Fly" clubs of this place, was effectually cured of the base ball fever by having a ball from off the bat strike him in the mouth, demolishing some of his front teeth and also doing other injuries of less seri- ous character. ...... Three young men by the names of Parmalee, Banker, and Guiles, engaged themselves few evenings since in the laudable business of placing logs in the road, in manner so as to obstruct people coming home from church. They were arrested by Deputy Sheriff Miner and Con stable Bunnell, and were copclled to pay about twenty-five dollars for their fun, realizing that the way of transgressors is hard. X. Y. z.
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MillertOn.

MillertOns
 There has been a dramatic troupe repre- senting Broadway theatre, playing here in w. w. Merrifeld's new hall, four nights ending Monday evening 18th inst. They had very full attendance each evening, and was considered very good troup....... A large share of our people have spent a portion of the past week at Ameuia, atten- ding the fair at that place. Your cores pondent was present the two last days, and thinks it proved an eminent success, considering the cold weather, etc. The grounds are very nicely situated and the buildings are tastefully arranged. The tlotting, with one or two exceptions, was good, also the display in the hall larger than anticipated, on account of the latc- ness of the season. It is little out of the season for fairs, but the vegetables had good chance to thoroughly ripen...... w. w. MeTileld had a party in his hall Thurs day evening. Not very large attendance, us there had been great deal going on Theatres; fairs; dances; etc....... Howe's great circus and menagcrie is expected here on Monday the 30th inst. t.......As Mir. F. Holley was loading some stoves Mon- day afternoon at the freight depot, the agent wanted to let down some empty cars, and he started his team out of the way, but as they started along the lines caught, pulling the horses back on the track, and rhvy coufu nvt atnp inc curs until they ran against the wagon, breaking the box and also breaking the axle, but not breaking any of the stoves. It was u narrow escape from serious accident. ...... Tuesday the 24 inst, the presidents of the different rail roads met here, to decide where they will have union depot; whether at the village or at the junction of the Dutchcss and Columbia and Harlem R. R., near the furnace but their decision is not yet learned. The Conn. Western R. R. have
 leased the Duchess and Columbia track from the state line to the junction of the Duchess and Columbia and Harlem R. R., and the regular trains are expected 10 be running this present week.
 GUARANTEE CALAMo.
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ChRnRRa

One-half interest in the Recorder office has been sold to prominent journalist of Cincinnati and one of the most thorough, systematic and successful managers in the country. The price paid is ten thousand dollars, and the arrangement is to take effect the first of January. This means a new and fast Taylor Cylinder Press, which our apidly-increasing circulation impera- lively demands, new dress of newspaper type throughout, small and fast Hoe Cylinder Press for the Job office, and a Chromatic Jobbing Press for printing sev- eral colors at one impression, together with large additions of Book and Job Type of all the latest styles. West Meriden Daily Recorder,
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HuntSVil1es

Huntsville
 We are delighted over this way to hear that Josh Billings is to ''lecter" in the South Canaan church next Wednesday evening. Edwin Belden Jr is just the man to attend to such an undertaking, and to make it success. Irving and Jean Higley's cider making apparatus is in full blast They are doing good business this season, and 1t is reported that the quality of the juice is good. Ensign & Co. make the best sati- net in the world, Who dares to dispute this stubborn truth One thing is certain, the quantity produced is not equal to more than half the demand. Come, Neighbor Ensign, why not increase your facilities for getting out these goods, and let us have more of them ?......Our village school has commenced under very favorable auspices, with Miss Ellen Prentice in charge. The roads recently repaired by MT. Has kins and his helpers, are probably in better condition than ever before. Considering the time and money expended upon them the job Is really we'll done. There art many others who have done their 'level best" on these roads in times past, ant Mr. Haskens has so far, outstripped then all in doing the most work, and getting thu roads in better condition, with the leas help and in the quickest time. TTBI.
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Chnpinville.

ChnPinville.
 Our school house has been put in first class order, and $s5O, is just what did it.. The new improved Peabody desk, manu' factured by J. w. Schermerhorn & Go. of New York has put the finishing touch on the ioh-I~~-.>~~t.Asaa- cnnvenience, I am sure that nowhere in town can 1t be equalled. The winter term of school in this building was commenced las: Monday, by daughter of Dr. Cleveland of Lake. vile. Miss Cleveland has gained an envi. able reputation as a teacher, and no doubt will give us first class school. l.......As Mr. Tillotson's team from Harrington, was con veying the bride and groom (to be) to the Methodist church in Sheffield last week Wednesday to be subjected to the trying ordeal of matrimony, they ran against th' buggy of A. J. Spur, Esq, who was there to attend the wedding of his niece, and up setting it smashed things up pretty gener ally. The Tillotson team was driven at { reckless gait, or no such accident would have occurred. Fortunately however nc bones were broken, or anything further of serious character resulted from the accident. As naturaal consequence, il occasioned no little embarrassment to the parties immediately concerned.
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West Cornwall.


 The people of our place have been as deeply interested in the great Chicago fire as the rest of the country, and have helped, by their contributions, 10 send the fund necessary for the relief of the thousands of homeless people of that city. The amount of sixty one dollars and half was raised here in few hours by mite contri- button, almost every person contributing something. ..... Our Reading association has 'reorganized again for the coming winter. They met at the house of MT. c. B. Bald win last Thursday evening, and after a short entertainment consisting of selections read by T. s. Gold D. M. Pratt Mrs. C.. E. Baldwin; J. Q. Adams and John T. Andrews; the election of officers took place, and Mr. c. E. Baldwin was chosen president. It is hoped that we may have more interest, and greater improvement than we had even last winter, when it proved to be such decided success.
 MORE ANON.
Connecticut western news., 1871-10-27

TIE BEST WAY TO ADvERTIsE.-The best and cheapest mode of advertising in the world is that in the newspapers. Every successful advertiser will say this. Seed strewn there-if the seed is good for any, thing-always brings up crop of some value, most generally a hundred fold. Placarding the dead walls, and showering hand-bills among the people, are auxiliar- ies in advertising, but is doubtful whether, as rule, they more than pay the expense, while there is no doubt that they are nul- sance. The blankest of dead walls is only disfgured by posters, provoking in the well-regulated mind sense of aversion to the man who so advertises, and the articles upon whose excellencies he expatiates ; while as to hand-bills, nothing so prejudi ces citizen against going to see any show, or buying any goods, as the ugly slips of paper thrust at him from all quarters, elo quently recommending him to do those things.-J0ur1aag Of Commerce.
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To HousEKEEPERs.-We know of no new article that has attained such great success as SILVER WH1TE," for cleaning and polishing Silver and Plated Ware. Those who use 1t speak highly of 1t. We would recommend to housekeepers to ask to see the "Housekeeper's Silver White Casket !" you will like it as it contains in neat, compact form, all the articles necessary for cleaning Plate being Chamois Skin, Box of Silver White, Brush and Sponge The above are highly recommended, and for sale by Jewellers, Druggists, and at whole sale by saml. Miller, 65 Liberty St., New York.
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FIRE DEPARTMENT SUPPLIEs.-Fred J. Miller 65 Liberty Street, New York is largely engaged in the building of Hook and Ladder Trucks, Hose Carriages, and the manufacturing of Fire Depart ment Supplies of every description. He was the protector and editor of the "Fireman's Journam and "Fireman's Guide and Directory" and is thor oughly posted in regard to every article required by Bremen. Information in regard to any article will be furnished by him with pleasure, and when requested he will send his Illustrated price list to any address 2w15
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Temperance.
the city.

More of good than we can tell; More to buy with, more to sell; More to comfort, less of care; More to eat, and more to wear; Happier homes, with faces brighter; All our burdens rendered lighter; Conscience clean, and minds much stronger 1; Debts much shorter, purses longer; Hopes that drive away all sorrow; And something laid up for to morrow.
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The CourGaat cautions the public against colored gemmen of education and wit, who devotes his talents to petty swindling and confidence games9 He preached in Middletown Sabbath and received bene- fit of $l4, but quit the bog without paying his board.
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Rubb Boot & Shm x Arm Coos,
 At GoB.
 The Bush Chignon in town at GoB.
 A glance at his new advertisement for this week will give an idea what the poor fellow was struggling to say.
 FI,e.-An effort is being made in Lake vile, to gather supplies for the sufferers by the recent fires in Wisconsin and Michigan, and it is hoped ready and generous res ponse will result from the invitation which we publish below.
 eff any one wishing to help the suffer CTS by fire in Northern Wisconsin and .NIichi- gan, will send before Nov. Sth, either gar ments, bedding or money, to the house of Mrs. M H. Williams in Lakeyille, the same will be forwarded free of all expense to the donors, to Gov Fairchild, at Madi son Wisconsin. and by him faithfully dis tributed. Strong surviceable articles, such as are used in any farner's family, are what will be most useful."
 The following dispatch to Mr. Chas. E. Bross, who IS well known by one of the ] committee for these Lakeville supplies, | will show what is mostly needed. GREEN BAY, Oct. 12, l To Chds. E. Br0sS::
 We want all you can send; the necessi. 1 ties increase hourly. Do not send cooked provisions, we cannot handle them. Senc provisions which will bear rough transpor tation. Men and women's clothing wanted Signed, c. D. ROBINSON.
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An Asylum for Protestant babies is to be founded in New York city, with view to the prevention of the wide-spreading crime of infanticide.
Connecticut western news., 1871-10-27

From present indications, all the thieves hanged in Chicago seem to have ''risen Phoenix like from its ashes" in advance of the citY
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ROR N.
w AR R \ ED.

At the residence of the brides father, Mir Win. Clark, Oct. 18th, by the Rev. W. s. Bouton of Lakeville; John R. Hicks of Stanford N. Y, and Ella M Clark of this town.
 At the house, of the bride, in Sheffield, Oct. 25th, Charles J. Decker of Wetaug Salisbury and Miss Minnie Taft, daughter of the late John Taft.
 At Sheffield, in the M K. church, Oct. 18th, by the Rev. A. P. Lyons. Gilbert H. Voorhees, of Brooklyn. N. Y. and Miss Mary Ella Spur of Sheffield
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Mut,1e Aews.

**s We shall feel greatly obliged to any 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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M MONTGOMERY Lodge, No. 13, ANI Fs & Az M. Regular Commnnica- XN tion Wednesday Evening, Nov.22 1871.
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DIE D..

In Lime Rock, Oct 2lst, Andrew Barley, aged T5 years. Ina.
 In Sharon Valley, Oct. 9th, William Dennison, eldest son of Chauncey w. and Clarissa D. More house, aged 22 years, months and 10 days, "ln God he put his trust"
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Lakecsue Li6rary.-The annual meet ing of the Lakeville Library Association, will be held ut the Savings bank in Lake vile this (Friday,) evening, to choose offi- cers for the ensuing year.
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Connecticut Western News.

New Advertisements.
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HOUS RAILROAD
TIME TABLE.
Stngc Connections.

StnGc Connections
 With l030 a. m. train from Bridgeport, and a. m. train from Pittsfeld. At Stepney. for Monroe, Tuesdays, Thursdays,
 and Saturdays. At Nevt0xvm. for South Britain, daily. New Milford. for Roxbury, Y" '" Sherman, Tuesdays, Thurs
 days, and Saturdays. !" Litchfield, Mondays, We'd
 nesdays and Fridays. At Cornwall Bridge. for sharon, daily (. West Cornwall. Goshen, Fnlls Village. Milerton. Canaan. Winsted. Harrington. New Marlboro, " Monterey, Tues
 days, Thursdays, and Saturdays, Lee. for Otis, daily Pittsfield' " Hancock, '"
 II. w FRANKLIN, Supt'.
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F0und-In the road between Lakeville and Ore Hill, locket, which the ownerca have by proving hls ownership and paying for this advertisement. Call at this office. Banh Ro66ed.-Wm. Hine, teller of the Mahaiwe Bank in Ct. Harrington, skedad- dled last Saturday night with large amount of the funds of the bank. The officers of the bank admit of loss of $l9,O00 This man Hine we understand is about IS years of age and of very prepossessing appear ance and was very popular in the bank. He told his lan6lady Saturday evening, that he was going away to remain over the Sabbath He took with him no clothes except those he wore away, and even left his watch in his room. It is supposed that he took the night train north from that village.
 Lcgi6le.-We are accustomed to receiv- ing manuscript, which is difficult to deci' Bissell, of this village, we think is ahead oi most anything of the kind we ever saw. It was kind in friend B. to send with it translator, or we should have had busi ness on hand for the coming winter. We believed every word he sad, when he ex cused himself by saying ''he was in some' thing of a hurry W hen he wrote it." This i: what a part of it appeared to us to be be fore it was translated.
 Boos & Shm,
 At GoB.
 Uuce Shirt & Dram,
 At GoB.
 Glin S Mithd
 At GoB.
 Reachy mach Clwly, Hati & Cape Nt G0B.
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TROY, Oct. 24.-The coal in the large storehouse of the Troy gas company, amounting to several thousand tons, took fire Sunday from spontaneous combustion, and has been burning ever since. The roof of the building was destroyed tonight. Loss $2O,O The coal is still burning.
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MILWAUKEE, Oct. 24.-A dispatch from Beioit says there are large fires in the woods seven miles east. Barns, stacks, etc., were burned near Roscoe. Other fires are reported. The city is filled with dense smoke
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CURRRNTRR CALAMo.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-06-12
THE SUNDAY LAW.

To the Editor OF The Democrat.
You will please publish the following
law, found il the new Code of West
Virginia:
"lf any person. on a Sabbath day,
DO found laboring at any trade or call
ing, or employ his minor children, ap-
prentice or servant. in labor, or other
business, except in household or other
work of necessity or CHARITY, he shall
be fined not less than FIVE dollars for
each offence. And every day any such
minor child, or servant, or apprentice
is so employed shall constitute dis
tinct offence. Any person found hunt
ing or shooting on the Sabbath day, or
openly carrying firearms on that day,
to the annoyance Of tue public, shall be
guilty Of a misdemeauor, and fined not
less than five nor more than twenty
dollars. But this provision as to car
rylng firearms aud shooting shall not
apply to any officer or person lawfully
carrying such arms, or shooting on the
Sabbath day, under any law Of the
State or of the United States"
This law is too plain to need COM
ment. "a hint to the wise is sufi-
cient." OBSERVER.
Weston. May 81, 1871.