Connecticut western news., 1872-07-19
Connecticut western News.

I ~~~~S'~N North Canaan tomorrow, (Saturday,) in the grove at the |" Lower Corner"
 O., He Cant !-Merchant Jewell says he keeps the best cigars in the world Jew. ell, with or without his little hatchet, cant lie.
 " Red Hot."-It will interest the many friends of J. 0. Adams, Esq, formerly of West Cornwall but now of Negaunee, Michigan, to hear that business with him is ''red hot;" at least letter of six words from him says SO.
 PjttJie1d's Monume,,t.-Mr. George W. Curtis is said to have accepted the invita- tion to deliver the address, and Dr. o. w. Holmes has been asked to read a poem, on the occasion of the dedication of the sol diers monument at Pittsfield, Mass, Sept 24th. Pittsfield is the former residence of Dr. Holmes.
 ConUenient.-The early morning train on the Conn. Western road and morning Special to Pittsfield on the Housatonic road, now connect at Canaan Junction. People can now go to Pittsfeld, Barring ton, or any station on the Housutonic road, and after the day can return 10 their homes in the evening. The people viii appreciate all the efforts of railway companies to uc- commodate them.
 1he Camp Meeting. meeting in the grove in this village by the Second Advent people, closed last Sabbath evening. The attendance that evening was quite large. The speaker was much annoyed at various times, by loud talking and other disturbance in the vicinity. People who attend a meet ing of any kind, it matters not what it is, should properly conduct themselves or keep away.
 Ctaro Louise Kellogg. gg.-Miss Clara Louise Kellogg achieved great success in "Trovi- ata" on Saturday, in London, being recall ed five times. The London journals unan- imously concede her perfection in Viozetta. She has received the congratulations of the Prince and Princess of Wales. Some time since we had occasion to say, i've grow such as her in Litchfield county" We'll we do, you know.
 Meeting Machines. Harry Sedgwick of Cornwall Hollow, sells the Buckeye moving machine, and he thinks it the best in the world. MT. s, H. Dexter of this village sells the Sprague mower, which he thinks is ahead of the Buckeye. How is that Will those interested please examine each and tell us who is right. The adver- tisements for both machines can be found in the advertising columns of the NEWS.
 Reading Room.-In Lakeville, an entire ly novel experiment is being tried. Very comfortable seats have been provided by somebody, and placed on the stoop of the Savings Bank, and Sundays, generous supply of papers, religious and secular, are placed within reach, and being shaded by the trees, an "open-air reading room" is arranged, which is not only pleasant and profitable, but extensively patronized. That this experiment is success, there is not 8 doubt in the minds of those interested.
 Glad to See Hjm.-Mr. s. L. Harvey, ot New York, formerly of this town, and who has been subscriber to the NEWS almos, from the commencement, gave us friendly call the other day. Although we never be. fore met, he said he felt quite we'll acquain. ted through the NEWS, and as consequence gave us the visit. MT. Harvey is in one of the most extensive clothing houses on Broadway, and is one of those genial, good. feeling sort of people, whose acquaintance is not only agreeable but profitable. We shall at all times be glad to give the ''right hand of fellowship" to our subscribers from abroad.
 Droaomed.-Tuesday evening, telegram was received in this village stating that Norma Clapp was drowned that morning in Menomiue, Michigan, where he had been, with the railroad contractor, MT. Wallace, building railroads. No particulars of his death are given; only the simple announce. ment of the fact. We have not learned whether his friends wln attempt to bring him home now, or leave him in Michigan till cold weather and then remove him. Ii would seem, as the telegram stated that no metallic collins could be obtained there, that the latter course would be the only one that could be pursued. Mrs w. E. Hicks, of this village, is BOW the only member of MT. Clapp's family remaining, and in thls her aBiction, she has the sympathy of the community.
 " Close Shaoe."-Last Monday morning as the freight train going east was leaving Lakeville station, a man by the name of John Burns attempted to step on the ca boose at the rear end of the train, when he slipped and fell sideways between the car and the platform, and after the train had passed he was found in an insensible con- dition on the ground, having been made so by his head striking against part of the depot platform. Aside from this hitting of his head he appeared to be in no wise in. jured, yet exactly how man can fall as he did and not get run over by the train, Col. Tupper, the depot agent, is hardly able to decipher, yet the Colonel can understand some things as we'll as others, about as quick as other folks.
 flo, For Martha's Nineyard.-In an- other column, in the form of an advertise ment, will be found all the information de- sired by those wishing to go to the famous watering places at Newport and Martha's Vineyard. As parties from here contem- plate visiting Martha's Vineyard, it will be of interest to them to know the cost of liv- ing there. We have been informed by one who has been there and knows, that there are three good hotels there: the "Pawnee ;" Island Home," and "Central House"