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Connecticut western news., 1872-06-21
Goshen.

The Sons of Temperance have a library consisting of forty-three volumes of enter taining and useful reading matter. During the thunder shower of the 18th inst, the lightning struck the academy, going down the chimney and shattering the floor and seats good deal. A tree was also struck aud considerably shattered, near the resi- dence of James Hunter......I am happy to announce the long looked for marriage of Ralph F. Cook and Julia E. Wooster, after a long and pleasant courtship-so long that people had almost despaired of their ever being united in the holy bonds of wedlock' but "better late than never" The mar riage ceremony was performed by Rev. E. T. Hazen, in the Cong. church, at l2.30, P. M., 18th inst "Ralph" looked as sleel, and happy as New York alderman on a public occasion, and Miss Wooster was ar- rayed in very becoming costume. Amid hearty congratulations they departed on their wedding tour to New York, Saratoga, Niagara Falls, Montreal, and to the "Bos
 ton Jubilee." That their wedding life may be as long as their courtship, is the earnest
 wish of their numerous friends.
 l A CITIZEN.
Connecticut western news., 1872-06-21

The Litchfield Enquirer, of last week published the following item which it credits to the Hartord Courant. -.- At LAKEvuLE, last Saturday evening, Cyrus Hall, a man in the employ of Sidney T. Nelson, one of the selectmen of Salisbury, went to the stable to feed vicious horse When discovered he was lying under the horses. feet, trampled in the most shocking manner. His head was under the hind feet and his legs were beneath the forward feet, and the horse, recently shod, had stamped the flesh off the young mans legs in several places, crushing in his teeth and shockingly mutilated his face and body. The young man is yet alive; but there is little hope of his recovery. CourGnt.
 The item is all right, only Cyrus Hall doesn't live at Lakeville, nor is Sidney T. Nelson aselectman of Salisbury, and no young man in this town has been found in the stable of vicious horse, trampled in a most shocking maner. With these excep- tions the item is model of journalistic en- terprise and accuracy.
Connecticut western news., 1872-06-21
West Cornwall.

2,09s cans of milk shipped from here in Msy......T .The w. 0. $. s. strawberry festi- val was perfect success both socially and financially. The hall was trimmed with flags, evergreens and flowers, in artistical style, and showed the good taste of Dr.
 Sanford and T. J. Bosworth. The display of cake was very fine, and showed the lib- erality of the fair donors. The strawber- ries were luscious and easy to take. The ice cream was delicious and cooling, and judging from the manner in which 1t dis appeared, it was not hard to take. The courtesy and promptness of those in at- tendance met with universal appreciation. The lemonade stand, under the supervision of c. c. Foster & Co.,. was we'll patronizsd, and by the way the juveniles imbibed, it must have been good. The thunder show CT of Wednesday, P. M. was a real old fashioned one. The thunder was very heavy, the lightning very vivid, and the rain poured down in torrents. No damage in this vicinity. After the shower, nature assumed it's most gorgeous array, which was sublimely beautiful. The juvenile portion of the community have taken to stilts. Look out for scabby noses. David F. Smith has gone to Saratoga to engage in the lumber business......T. s. Gold informs us that the apple crop looks favorably. MT. John Hart and wife, of Wisconsin, are theguests of Dr. Sanford. ..... The scare
 crow in Capt. Coles corn field is useless appendage. ......Phyl. says that "dorg" is good for woodcFlucks, (probably after they are killed and Ioasted.) NuH CRD.
Connecticut western news., 1872-06-21
NHts Rig0s

NIt. Riga.
 MR. EDITOR: Notwithstanding the large number of agricultural periodicals taken by the natives, and the vast sums of money they have expended in experimental farm ing in accordance with the advice of the "great and good Horace Greeley" Mt. Riga, agriculturaly speaking, must be con- sidered failure. The only thing they have succeeded in raising as yet is the sweet and nutritious hucklebary, about two hundred bushels of 1t per annum. The most ap- proved method of cultivating this choice fruit, (according to the appendix to late edition of "what know about farming, y is this: When winter finally skedaddles from the lap of Spring, and there is a strong wind blowing, some of the knowing ones betake themselves to the woods and apply the heaven given fire to the decayed wood and underbrush, the fire spreads rapidly and soon burns over a large tract, and wherever the fire has been there will spring up innumerable quantities of huckle- berry trees. No person, having piece of valuable timber land favorably located for the propagation of huckleberries, was ever known to "hanker" much for this choice fruit. The huckleberry is small blue or black, ("you pays your money and takes your choice" round, " flattened at the poles berry, about the size of double B shot, and, in the estimation of epicures, about as digestible. Several thousand of them will make good mouth full. They are usually eaten in milk,-you drink the milk and then eat the berries. The whale that swallowed Jonah, buttons and all, must have felt very comfortable in com parison with the man who has taken his first dose of huckleberries and milk. A youth from the city, after partaking of a generous supply of this luscious compound, fell at once into heavy stupor, from which he was some time in recovering. His first words, gurgled out between hic- coughs and huokleberries, were identical with the last ones uttered by the immortal Webster: "I still live" He may, however, have taken his. milk and berries separately,
Connecticut western news., 1872-06-21
Kent.

kAente
 The aost curious and devastating rain storm, accompanied with hail, that comes within the recollection of the oldest inhab- itant, passed over this town last Wednesday. The hail stones would average the size of hickory nuts, with an occasional one as large as butternut. Hardly house es capped with unbroken window lights, some reporting fifty broken, and the large win dow in the rear of the Episcopal churcf suffering to the amount of forty; rys and winter grain are completely spoiled and tobacco that was just transplanted ha been driven four inches into the mellow ground. The work on our new depot il progressing nicely. *
Connecticut western news., 1872-06-21
Now Milford.

NOVV WkAkOF0e
 The heavy shower on Wednesday of last week stirred up our good people to con- siderable extent. At about 1-2 P. M. when we supposed it nearly over we were startled by clap of thunder very like the report of a good sized powder explosion. Simultaneously with the report came the lightning's flash, but the bolt seemed to break or separate just before reaching the ground. One part of 1t struck and very handsomely divided paving stone near Anson's hotel, affecting the hostler, who stood near so that he lay senseless for sev- eral hours, whilst another struck Booth & Blinns store. How 1t came iu no one has been able to discover, as the outside or brick wall is apparently uninjured, but that it did come there was left no room to doubt The casing of an upper window was split and scorched, the plastering over the win- dow peeled of, the muslin curtain torn into shreds, and mirror hanging a little distance away, badly shattered. and yet, strange to relate, nothing was set on fire. All in Bank street supposed that they were struck and several were slightly benumbed, but none seriously injured. The shower on Friday was severe and of course caused some nervousness on the part of many, yet It did little harm in the immediate vii cinity. In the western part of the town, however, the hail stones pelted the trees and crops very severely, and broke out the window glass regardless of expense" One of our towns men had just set 15,OO0 to- that if they ever come up 1t will be on the other side, and the Chinamen will get the benefit. Another very sudden death, that of Mrs. Benjamin Treat, occurred here last Saturday morning at 4 o'clock. Mrs. Treat had been i'll but two hours, and 1t is supposed that her death was caused by the bursting of blood vessel. The tobacco interest promises soon to make the place 8 second Hartford, and word concerning it may not be uninteresting to your readers. For few years past, the crop has brought remunerative prices. Within three years, l four large tobacco warehouses have been erected with storage capacity of 1000 to 15Oo cases each, while the cellar is dug for another which promises to be nearly twice as large as any yet built. It is estimated that IA, 900 cases were raised in and near the Housatonic Valley last season, and that | F, 900 of these were delivered in New Mil ford. On an average the farmers receive $SO.00. per case. They say no other crop pays 30 we'll, and certainly 1t does bring in the greenbacks, while during the winter, in the warehouses, the asserting and pack. ing gives employment to many who might otherwise suffer for the necessaries of life. But on the other hand we see men devoting their time and energies to raising @ crop which it is said if not actually hurtful, is certainly of no use, and impoverished fields loom up in the not far distant future. c.
Connecticut western news., 1872-06-21

At Goshen June 18th, by Rev. c. T. Hazen, Ralph F. Cook and Miss Julia K. Wooster.
 At Richmond, Mass. June 9th, at the residence sH of J. W. Langdon, Esq.
 At the residence of the bride, in wolcottville, June 18th, by Rev. Dr. Clark, of Waterbury. George Nj. Eggleston, and Emma E. Cowd daugh. ter of William Cowd, Esq, of Wolcottville
 [Mr. Eggleston, Is one of the most popular con. ductors of the Conn Western road.-ED. News.1
Connecticut western news., 1872-06-21
Au>ue Mews.

-. We shall feel greatly obliged to any of our
 friends in the county, elsewhere, who will send
 particulars of any occurrences of interest which may come under their notice.
Connecticut western news., 1872-06-21
"NORFOLK.o

Will make the season of 1873, at the farm of the subscriber in Norfolk NORFOLK is by Billy Denton dam by Hector, by Latourettes :" Bell founder,"' Billy Denton by Rysdyk's Hambleton- in color; sixteen hands high, with a finish and beauty denoting good breeding, and possessing fine temper and all desirable qualities to make him useful as q sire.
 Terms ,--S2S to insure.
 The horse ss Pleassant G0le'' will stand at the same stable.
 7w44 lROBBINS RATTELE1s Norfolk, May IS, 1S7Ss.
Connecticut western news., 1872-06-21

Our thanks are due H. P. Harris, Esq. for valuable public documents.
Connecticut western news., 1872-06-21
Ql E 0.

At Johnson, Ohio, June Il, in the 67th year of her age, Mrs. Lucia wife of Harvey Seeck, a for mer resident of Salisbury.
 At Lakeville, June 20th, Caroline, daughter of Frederick Holley, Esq. in the 18th year of her age'
Connecticut western news., 1872-06-21
BoRN N
M AR REED.

At Amesville, June 14th. son to E. Turner; 10 1-2 pounder.
Connecticut western news., 1872-06-21

Loans and Discounts, $sle4sa ss Overdrafts, 2l1o O0 D. s. bonds to secure circulation, ibOOO0 OO Other Stocks, Bonds and Mortgages, 1,7D6 co Due from Redeeming and Reserve Agts., Sb0TT 46
 '' other National Banks s,0l6 Il Banking House, 7,Sl5 30 Current Expenses, 1,88S73 Taxes paid, 1,2S6 80 Cash items, Qncluding stamps,) 1880 30 Bills of other National Banks, 2,078 co Fractional Currency, dncluding NickelsO 618 0s Specie, (CoinO 2,300 co Legal Tender Notes, 24,4s0 % Taxes due from Non-Reshdente, n %
 
 $506, ,l60 9S .. LIABILITIES. Capital Stock paid in, 9oo,0o0 % Surplus Fund, 100000 Exchange, l,0S4 a9 Profit and Loss, l5,7b1 7S National Bank Circulation outstanding, 197715 co State b,481 co Dividends unpaid, 420 co Individual Deposits, 9l, ,T74 63 Due to National Banks, SS,034 @
 $b05, leo sS County of Iitchfeld. ss' l.; A. 0. RANDALL, Cashier of tho National Iron Bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement is true to the best ofmv knowledge and belief A. O. RANDALL, Cashier. Subscribed and sworn before me this 17th day of June, 1872. LEE F. DEAN,
 Justice of the Peace.
 o0f's'''A's''' WILLARD WfC N aATiosD, Direet,rs W. H. WALTON. Jr. 1w2s
Connecticut western news., 1872-06-21
Me,5 Advertisements.
FESTIVAL!

The ladies of the M. E. CHURCH, at Cnmaan Depot. will hold FESTIVAL in the basement of the church, on the 4th of Ju1ys afternoon and evening kind and cordial invitation Is ex. tended to all. QwQQ
Connecticut western news., 1872-06-21
DlNIDElD-

VNHE DIRECTORS of the National Iron Bank U have this day declared semi-annual Dividend of six () per cent, on the Capital Stock of said Bank, out of the net earnings of the last six months, payable to the Stockholders on and after the first day of July next, free of Government tax
 A. c. RANDALL, Cashier. Falls Village, June 17th, 1s72. 3w49 DEPORT of the condition of the National Iron IG Bank, of Falls Village, at Canaan, in the State of Connecticut, at close of business June
Connecticut western news., 1872-06-21
AuCTION! !!

TVyHE TRUSTEES OF HE M. E. CHURCH l North Canaan, Conn.,, will sell at Public Auc tion to the highest bidd, sr, on Wednesday, July Sd, 1872, at o' clock, P. m., on the grounds the following de pcribed premises the M. E, Church bufldtl NE and land, contain. ing about three-ffths of an acre, situated in the north east part of said town, commonly called Quaker Valley. Terms made known on day oi sale.
 ROBERT VAN DEUSEN,
 HENRY J. MEAD,
 HIRAM H. COGSWELL,
 JOHN H. PULVER, Sw4S Trustees. North Canaan, June 18th, 1S78-
Connecticut western news., 1872-06-21

time, The interest of the visitors increased eacb moment, and soon one and another of the committee were rapidly asking Ques- tions, and the request was made that the Doctor would employ the remaining time in talking about the work to which he has devoted himself for So long time. His remarks were listened to with profound at- tention while he described the history and progress of the institution and various mat ters connected with 1t. He stated that there were about 900 imbecile and feeble minded persons in this state to-day, and about 800 under the age of twenty years j; nearly that number who draw the public money, and are entitled to such an amount of education as may be possible for them to receive. Said he: "This work is now on a firm foundation, it cannot be stopped! The tune has been when 1t possibly depend ed upon the lite and labors of one man, but that time has passed. I may fall, but the work will go on. To be sure established it, but it has been taken up by others, and adopted by the state. It is State 1nstitu- ton upon precisely the same foundation as all the other benevolent institutions of the state except the Reform School, and the General Hospital at Middletown, and 1t will be a permanent institution in the state. either at Lakeville or some other place. The period has passed for considering it in the light of an experiment, and 1t can no more be dropped than the asylum care of the insane" We understand that the visi- tors were most decidedly impressed in fa- vor of the institution, and many expressed their determination to labor earnestly to render it all the aid its pressing wants re- quire.
 At New Hartford, whither some of our citizens accompanied the party on their re. return, we learn some pleasant resolutions were passed, one being to the Conn. West ern railroad, making special mention of the courtesy and attention of Superintendent Phelps.
Connecticut western news., 1872-06-21

l couldn't ma any one who did. have bored everybody, begged of this one and that one, and my supply of items is mighty small" sauntered into Jewells empori- um this A. M., and fished an hour or SO for an item. Jewell finally volunteered the information thatit was hot, and that Gree
 ley was nominated. gratefully noted these down. Passing into Tin-man Cut ting's, found him and men busilY engaged in making huge tn whistle for the Boston Jubilee, or an caves trough, l forget which. After refrigerating myself with some of Negus' ice cream and soda, I took a bee line for the depot. This was my last re. sort, my foflorn hope. If anybody kneso anything neqo " Ed" must. had no soon- CT arrived than "Ed." commenced relating & horrible accident on the Conn. Western R. R., up in the swamp; how two of the horse kind were terribly mangled by the early freight. at once divested myself of coat, leaving 1t in "Ed.'s" kind care, and started for the scene of the accident, note book in hand, searched long time before " "seeing the point", or the horses, finally discovered close by the embankment, in a shattered condition, two "gone-desd ?, illegitimate horses,-I don't mean mules, but saso.horses. I sent small boy to the depot after my coat. I began now to think an editors life . hard one and often ex- claimed in the words of Gen. Grant, "Let us have Pea(s)e." Just as I was about to send these scrawlings to you, in came Pease's Mt. Riga correspondent and left few sheets of manuscript which he said he had been directed by Pease to leave with me. This unexpected contribution will help fill column for you 60 will give my pen rest, and from this time forward I shall lot Joe do his own LOCAL.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1872-12-05
The New York Observer.

This journal has completed the fftieth
year of its existence, and has maintained a
steady and unextmpled prosperity, which in
spires confidence for the future. 1t is family
newspaper of the first class, and every issue
contains entertainment and instruction for ev-
ery member of the household. We rejoice in
the great success of a paper which advocates
sound principles and furnishes such vast
amount of wholesome reading for its numerous
readers. Although largely devoted to religious
topics, it is non sectarian in character, and sup
plies information of value to the various de-
nominations of Christians. Besides this lead
ing feature, there are entire pages devoted to
miscellaneous literature and q summary of gen.
eral news, together with departments for the
special instruction of the younger members of
the family. Subscribers for 1873 will receive
an appropriately embellished Jubilee Year
Book, containing valuable statistics and his
torical information. Published by Sidney E.
Morse &, Co., 81 Park Row, New York, at So
per annum.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1872-12-05
Death of Horace Greeley.

This simple announcement will send thrill
of surprise and sadness to the remotest ends OF
civilization Horace Greeley, the great Ameri-
can journalist, is gone from the busy scenes of
this present life, and entered the shining por-
tails of eternity The cold and rigid hand of
mans remorseless enemy has stilled the pulse
and heart of one who was open, generous and
faithful to his conceptions of right and duty; ;
brave and manly in the discharge of whatever
fell upon his pathway; tender and true to the
noblests instincts of humanity. As an honored
leader of the profession we love and cherish
Mr. Greeleys demise is truly and sincerely la
mented. No other man on American soil has
shed such lustre upon the duties and privileges
of journalism, and throughout this broad land
his name was an "household word" His con-
nection with mere politics, whether recent or
remote, is all forgotten now, when we reflect
that his transient career upon earth is forever
ended, and we look back upon his good deeds
and benevolent actions, strewn along that life
which is now become immortal!
Horace Greeley is dead, and the story of his
illness and suffering can be briefly narrated AS
our readers know, when the Presidential race
was over, Mr.. Greeley resumed his connection
with the Tribune, but he only wrote few ar
ticles for its columns, and in less than a week
he was forced to abandon the Office from i'll
health and inadequate strength for his duties.
His mental and physical system had been Sc
verely wrought upon by the immense labor
which he performed Immediately prior to the
October elections, which was so soon followed
by the illness and death of Mrs. Greeley. His
mind was surely affected, while his body sue
cumbed to the great pressure upon its recuper-
ative powers. Physicians decided at once that
his case was critical, and the disease shortly
developed into Inflammation of the brain. Thus
he Law from the 18th of November, at the house
of friend in the vicinity of Chappaqua, while
the hopes of recovery alternated with the dread
forebodings of his DEATH He lost flesh and
strength with startling rapidity, and in short
time the inevitable result was foretold by the
physicians. Yet the public did not know of
his serious illness until last week, and only two
or three days before his death there was no
knowledge abroad of his critical condition.
On Thursday last, he grew worse and failed
rapidly, and on Friday evening at ten minutes
before seven o'clock, surrounded by few
friends and his eldest daughter he breathed
his last in quietude and peace. After SO many
struggles, temptations and trials, in which he
had preserved the integrity and honor of one Of
natures noblemen, the end was reached, and
the conflicts of life were ended. Mr.. Greeley
was in the 62nd year of his age.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1872-12-05
The Meeting of Congress.

Congress met on Monday last, and organized
with Vice President Colfax and Speaker Blaine
presiding. The President sent in his annual
message to Congress, of which we have tele-
graphic synopsis. In regard to Ku Klu1 mat
tiers, the President expresses his conviction that
the time is not far distant when the obvious
advantages of good order and peace will in
duce an abandonment of all such combinations,
and when it will be unnecessary to carry on
prosecutions or to infict punishment in order
to protect citizens from the lawless doings of
such combinations.
Both Houses adopted resolution to adjourn
until Tuesday in respect to the memory of Hon.
Horace Greeley.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1872-12-05
Masonic Election.


at regular convocation of Burning Bush
Chapter, No. z, R. A. NJ, held on Monday
night, December End, the following officers
were elected to serve the ensuing year, viz:
S. ii. Langston, M. E. 81. p.
w. w. Humphreys, King.
N. Lesser, Scribe.
]. A. Brock, G. II.
S. NJ. Pegg, y. S.
P. A. Wilhite R. A. G.
John A. Reese, G. NJ. Ord Veil.
- W.. J. Ligon, G. NJ. End Veil.
T. P. Benson, G. NJ. 1st Veil.
A. P. Hubbard and 81. Garrison, Stewards.
F.C.v Borste, Treasurer.
J. Baylis Lewis, Secretary.
G. w. Hammond, Sentinel.
The installation will take place on Monday
night, December 29rd.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1872-12-05
A ANDERSON COUNT
By A. o. Norris, Esq, Probate Judge.

By A. o. No,7Ts, Esq, Probate Jm6ge.
WHEREAS, P. X. Norris made suit to
to me, to grant him Letters of Administration
on the Estate and effects OF Capt. William
These are therefore to cite and admonish all
and singular the kindred and creditors of the
said William Sanders, deceased, that they be
and appear before me in the Court of Probate,
to be held at Anderson G. H., on Tuesday, the
18th day of December, 1872, after publication
hereof, at IL o'clock in the forenoon, to show
cause, if any they have why, the said Admins
tration should not be granted.
Given under my hand, this End day OF
December, Ammo Domini lS12. -,,,,e
Judge Of Probate.
Docs, 1872