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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1872-04-25

An empIoye at the Hazard
vile Conn., powder work, up
on going into a st1re house
where 100 open barrels of pow.
der were waiting to be head
ed, put a pipe he was smo-
king IN his pocket, as no smc--
king is allowed on the premises.
He sat down on the edge of
one of the barrels a few min
utes, when he was called out to-
see a visitor. Arriving out
side the door, he discovered
that his coat was on fire, the
pipe not having been extin-
guished. A moment more and
the whole establishment would
have been blown into atoms.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1872-04-25

A young physician in Sedalia,
No, who had waited patiently
three years for a call, at last found
the following cheerful order Oh his
slate Doctor, come to Jesus.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1872-04-25

Mr. T. Winkle having married
Miss Starr, in Georgia, recently,
the Savannah Ne,cs epithalamizes
the pair with IT. Winkle, 7,
Winkle,- little Starr"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1872-04-25

The Democracy have only car
'ried the State of New Hampshire
once in twenty years, and that
was in 1871, and then the De-
mocratic candidate did not get a
majority of the popular vote,
but was elected by the Legislature
through combination.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1872-04-25

Mr.. Taylog of Lafayette, Ind !,
has a number of small white spots
on various parts Of his anatomy.
Thesiprevailing colors, however,
are. black and blue. He shaved
bis mule tail.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1872-04-25

The Chicago Tribune of the 9Th
inst, has the following marriage
notice /: COLBY-In Liberty,
Maine, on the 11th inst, Rufus
Colby, aged 35, to bis mother-in-
law, aged So. The bride is wild
'ow of about two years, and the
bridegroom a widower of about
ten months.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1872-04-25

A peculiar case Of domestic in
felicity has occurred at Covlngton,
Ky..s where yolney Huts Ii has
instituted suit against F. S
Watkins, his father in law, for
$4,000 damages, alleging that
Watkins induced his daughter to
abandon her husband.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1872-04-25

There are ten thousand idle ne.
groes in Richmond, Va, and thirty
thousand idle negroes throughout
other portions of the State out of
employment and suffering. they
should send some of them to Mas
tichusetts.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1872-04-25
Two Parisians. a mason and 8

W. IdilSlduS,sd HlhSOn anu a
banker, have lately committed
suicide through sremorse at hav-
ing scolded their wives. 1t is to
be hoped that American men will
net 60 ard do likewise; the small
fraction of the married male pop
ulation that would remain would
not be worth mentioning.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1872-04-25

The New York Tribune says
that there are twenty thieves in
the United States Senate, and it
does not intimate that single one
of them is on the Democratic side
of the house.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1872-04-25

Henry Ward Beechcr effects
his greatest good in his practi-
cal wisdom. He said, recently
can impudent clerk can do al
most as much injury to store
as the neglect of the proprie-
tor to advertise his wares.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1872-04-25

A few days ago, Mrs. Sathoff,
of Danforth, H., saw fierce
prairie fire approaching her
barn. She entered the barn
and attempted to liherate the
horses, but before she could do
so the flames had surrounded
the building, and she was burned
to death within it.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1872-04-25

A Boston widow wears with be-
coming pride massive gold ring
made from the plate of her de.
ceased husbands teeth.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1872-04-25

Shortly after the prize numbers
in the recent fizzle at BiGd ford,
Me-, had been announced by cir
culars, a sharper changed a figure
in his ticket to make it correspond
with a lucky number. He pre-
sented his claim, which was ac-
knowledged, aud took away a
sewing machine. Arguing that
possession is nine points in law,
he now refuses to deliver the ma
chine to the holder of the genuine
number, claiming that the whole
thing was a swindle.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1872-04-25

A large land owner in California
having become a convict 70 the
efficiency and reliability of the
predictions Of the Storm Signal
eureau, a few hours before the
late violent and disastrous storm
in that State, telegraphed from
San Francisco to his son in charge
at the rancho to at once remove
all the stoc> from the valley to
the highland, as a severe storm
was impending. The order was
~obeyed, and the men barely sue
ceeded in getting the last of the
stock out OF the marsh a short
tune before the surplus waters of
the Sacramento broke over and in
undated the land TO the depth of
five or six feet. He believes in
the system more than ever now.
Connecticut western news., 1872-07-12

[The following correspondence came too late for last week. but as it has kept" nicely will use it for this week.-ED.1 ...... .- .- Sheffield. >. :.
 The Berkshire County Medical Associa. tion were entertained last week Wednesday by Dr. J. L. Miller of Sheffield. About a dozen of the members were present, several being called away by the Boston Jubilee and by Commencement week at Williams College. The festivities comprised lunch at the Doctors house, and an excellent dinner at Millers hotel, which was shared by number of invited guests from the town. The usual speeches followed from all present. who were called out one by one in a very felicitous manner by the Doctor. After all had eaten and spoken, the party adjourned again to Dr. Miller's hospitable mansion, where they proceeded to eat again, following out what one of the mem- bers called s'this two-hour system" This remark emanated from Dr. Smith of Pitts field, the heaviest of the party, (2l6 lbs, ) who worthily represented the family, which, as he said, drink more cider than and other family Tn the country. The par ty separated in the evening, after thorough ly enjoying the occasion, taking with them pleasant memories of Sheffield and of their host: Dr. Miller has offered prize of $lOO. to be awarded through the State Med ical Association for the best essay on the subject of Accidental Poisoning"
Connecticut western news., 1872-07-12
Ashley Fnlls.

Our correspondent ''South End, from Ashley Falls says he has heard of peculiarly constructed people who are properly named prGyer ernaeeting kiuers, and this is what he says about them: "It is very fortunate when this religious pest con. fines himself to the meetings of his own de- nomination. Interesting takers are some times detained at home by sickness, but Ais health is always good. Others dare not venture out in the storm, but all the ele- ments combined could not keep Aim from duty. He has the same prayer that he has used for the last 25 years. There is an allu- sion in it to the death of a prominent indi- vidual-(You do not know who he means. ) The fact is he composed and used that prayer about the time that General Jacts0n died, and he has never been able to drop the allusion. He has 8 pompous way of talking to sinners, as much as to say: Ho! you poor nssserG6le scalasoags, just look at me and see what you might have been. Oh, I wish Barnum would get all these prayer meeting killers from all our churches into religious menagerie and let them all talk together. It would bring together more people than the Cardiff Giant. We will take half dozen tickets for the season. Let these fellows be put by themselves, when day in and day out, night in and night out, they may talk without interrup- tion. Nothing short of an eternity of. gab would satisfy them. What will they do in. Heaven, if they ever get there, with nobody to exhort. We imagine them rising up in that Angelic assembly, proposing to make e Jfe~ remarks If they ever get there you will never again hear of silence in Heaven, for the space of half an hour." .
 Berkshire Go. SOUTH END.
Connecticut western news., 1872-07-12
ITO be Continued.1
Poisesaed water.

Eminene chemists have recently decided that water standing over night in the lead or copper pipesin houses accumulate enough poison to become dangerous for drinking or cooking purposes. Cases of poisoning have been traced also to water that had re- pained for considerable time in an ordi- nary ice-pitcher; most alarming discov- cry, when one considers how general the
 nse of metallic ice-pitchers has become.
 The lining used is chiefly compound of tin, antimony and copper. Messrs. T.
 Steele 6 Son, jewellers, of Hartford, have just received large invoice of vsr-plated ice pitchers, with lining composed of DOT celsin enameled on hard metal; which State Assayer Hayes, of Massachusetts, has pronounced entirely free from anything poisonous or injurious. In view of the in. crossing mortality from poisons administer cd in the water we daily drink, the boards of health of our principal cities recommend that water be allowed to run from the pipes for some time before it is used in the morn. ing, and that pitchers lined with porcelain
 be substituted for the old stYle metal-lined.
Connecticut western news., 1872-07-12
Falls Village

AAAb V1tA&A&0s
 Fourth of July passed off very quietly, without even the promised game of base ball. We suppose " Joe was too much oc- cupied with that croquet set.......We had g small display of fireworks on both Friday and Saturday nights, just enough to draw a crowd and disappoint them. ..... Charles Hil- debrand, formerly with w. G. Gardner, has opened 8 tailor shop "on his own hook" Charlie is good tailor; give him a call. ......Jabez Brewster is recovering from his mishap slowly. We see him around the streets with an arm in sling walking very straight indeed. George Ford was venturesome enough to cut a fearful gash in his hand with an axe. He did it to try the thew doctor or"-probably. ......It seems like old times to see engines and cars crossing the bridge over into Amesville. The repair shap is progressing rapidly and promises to be 8 fine affair.
 NIMRop.
Connecticut western news., 1872-07-12
Wester,a sheffield

" 8bHGEM SmGkk10AWo
 Great were the hearts and strong the minds
 Of those who framed, in high debate,
 The immortal league of love that binds
 Our fair, broad empire, state with state.
 The sun shone in 8 sky of cloudless splendor, (after beautiful shower the night previous, but as it rolled on to the zenith, the temperature increased in warmth, (96e) until it was almost unendurable to the large number that assembled at the residence of Mir, Charles Spur, to participate in the so- cial celebration of the "Glorious Fourth of 1872. Early in the day neighbors and friends assembled and prepared long ta- ble under beautiful apple tree in the y ard, but as threatening clouds and high winds, indicating approaching showers, which finally came and went at intervals during the afternoon, and necessitated the removal of the tables with their luxurious burdens to commodious barn floor. At half-past one the table was in readiness, with all that the heart or stomach of the most fastidious epicure could desire, although the floral display was not as bounteous as was antici- pated. yet the table fairly groaned beneath it's burden of delicacies. It would have been a lovely scene, together with its sur roundings, for some artist, as ours is not the presumptious pen to give an adequate idea. MT. Zacheus Candee came forward and invoked the Divine blessing, and in due time an elegant repast was served, which was disposed of in a manner highly cred itable to all who participated. The old Tachkonic mountain that lay at our rear, with her rocky head towering high above us all, adorned with her variety of ever green, still looked more grand and sublime, in consequence of so much purity, beauty and loveliness at it's base. Much credit is due to MT. and Mrs. Jarius Warner for their delicious ice cream. MT. Orin Curtiss fa- vored the table with basket of apples. AS an appropriate finale, the music and dan cling seemed to be enjoyed by all. As the sunset shades began to hover around, peo- pie began to disperse, everybody seeming. ly pleased, charmed, delighted with every body else, with everything, with them selves and with the entertainment.
 Dm.
Connecticut western news., 1872-07-12
Goshen.

Brooks Brothers are doing prosperous banking business in Wolcottville, much bet- ter than they anticipated. MT. and Mrs. Ralph Cook have returned from their we'd ding tour. Ralph is enthusiastic on the Boston Jubilee. The hay crop will be a fair average......T There were no cases of sun-stroke in our town during the late heat ed term.-No "Greeley Republicans l" What has become of all the Shepaug R. R. extensionists? Have the solid men of Goshen abandoned the projecti
 A CITIZEN.
Connecticut western news., 1872-07-12

AN AGED PREACHER SHeoTs Box FOR TRRsPAss.-A shocking tradgedy was en- acted at Cincinnati on Sunday afternoon, the particulars of which we give as fol- lows: It appears that the Rev. Samuel J. Browne, local preacher of the Methodist church, s6 years of age, has been for some time past greatly annoyed by boys entering upon his premises and stealing fruit and committing other depredations. On Sum- day number of youths were playing ball in the vicinity of the old mans residence, when the ball happened to be thrown over his wall. Frank Schekk, boy twelve years old, the son of widow, entered the prem ises to recover the ball, when the old man fired at him with slugs, one of which struck the boy in the breast and inflicted wound from which he died in few moments. Brown was soon after arrested and waa subsequently released on $5O, ,0oO bail. The terrible affair created intense excitement. A large crowd of persons assembled ai night who exhibited so strong a purpose to take the law into their own hands if they could get hold of the old man, that it was deemed necessary to guard his house by g police force. Browne is one of the oldest citizens of Cincinnati, and hitherto his character has been considered above re- proach. He owns property to the amount of several hundred thousand dollars.
Connecticut western news., 1872-07-12

WEDDINGS.-The Marriage Ceremony can scarcely be considered complete, until the married couple have been provided with one of the beauti-
 ul, interesting and highly instructive PHOTOGRAPH MARRIAGE CERTIFICATES, published by Glider d Bro., York, Pa The size of these certificates are 14 by IS inches and they are elegantly printed in Black and Gold. The peculiarly which gives name to them, is receptacles for the photograph likenesses of the Bride and Bridegroom. One style also contains receptacle for 6 photograph of the clergyman who performed the ceremony. Sample copies may be seen by calling on any Cler- gyman, Bookseller or Photographer.
 nv The Publishers desire to secure good agent in every county in the United States. 1w5a
Connecticut western news., 1872-07-12

Kent. s.
 I suppose all your correspondents will tell you of the great doings on the "Glori- ous Fourth, but can tell you greater do- ings in this place than from any yet heard from. The patriotism displayed by the people was limited to firing "66" and using their lungs to their loudest capacity. about three hours before day but in the afternoon, Providence, seeing the efforts of our people, lent helping hand in the shape of genuine "streak lightning" which played pranks of considerable extent, stri- king the Old Chestnu. st the west end of Fuller's bridge, also tho house of MT. Wm. A. Britton at the head os Broadway, enter ing every room but two, tearing off plas- tering and siding, and setting fire to the pa- per on the wall. Allen Kennedy, with a load of charcoal was passing the house as the time the bolt fell, and it knocked down one of his horses, and when 1t jumped up it dld not want to stay there any longer, MT. K., being able and the load heavy, they did not get away from him. The storm was accompanied with terrific gale of wind and hail stones as large as walnuts, but we are glad that they were not as plen. ty as in the storm few weeks since. Ii was the intention of our base ball club tc visit Lakeville, but owing to some misun
 derstanding at the last moment, the part from South Kent failed to connect, and se spoiled the fun. We understand the boyi on the plain will now organize anew, ani see if they can not get at least nine tha will stick together. The club organized had not even been together this year, ani probably would have been badly beaten hat they went. This place possesses materia for Q crack club, ann why can't we hav' one......We understand the repairs contem
 plated on Sk Andrews church will be be
 gun soon. Notice was given from the put
 pit that the seminary school room would b
 used for services during the time the churcl was undergoing repairs. XzxMExus.
Connecticut western news., 1872-07-12
West Cornwall.

" VGBt CV1mNS01s
 We hear it intimated that Wm. Howard of '' Efiugham Place." intends to enter his colt, "Joe Beach, in the ''three years old sweepstakes," at Jerome Park next season. It is asserted by knowing ones that his ped igree shows good blood and that he posses ses rare racing qualities. ..... During the thunder shower of the 3d inst, the light ming struck 5 horse belonging to Geo. Pot ter, completely paralysing one side. The horse was in the stable, and there were no indications that anything else was touched j; to say the least it was singular freak. Ru- fus Owen also lost an OK which he supposes was struck by lightning during the same shower. On the 4th instant tree was struck and shattered badly on the farm oc- cupied by George Crandall. Wednesday evening, July 3d, there was social 'sHop" at Huston Cochrane's. Owing to the high state of the weather, the attendance was rather small, however, we are assured that it was very pleasant affair. There was also public ball at Millers Hotel, which was not largely attended but those present seemed to enjoy themselves hugely. 4th passed off with the usual ringing of bells, blowing of toot horns, firing cannon and fire crackers, and drawing considerable "claret. 1" Jonathan Smith was prostra- ted by the extreme hest.-Saturday, 9th instant, Johnny Donelson was prostrated by the extreme beat and was borne off on a stretcher, Gan inverted bench.) "Pete Humpy was also prostrated by an extreme beat, and was carried off on Q wheel bar row. much to the amusement of the juven- iles.. Deacon Pratt has returned from the Boston Jubilee and Saratoga. Dea. Beebe has also returned from his western trip, and reports great enthusiasm for Horace. 7" There were 2449 cans of milk shipped from here in June. H. G.
Connecticut western news., 1872-07-12
4otme Ae1rs,

sss We shall feel greatly obliged to any of our friends in the county, or elsewhere, who will send particulars of any occurrences of interest which may come under their notice. 5 .
Connecticut western news., 1872-07-12
Directors RseetlnR.

oFFIcn or fHz CoNx. Wnexarx N. R O., |
 HARrreRr, CoNN.. Juif fsh, lByk v The annual meeting of the Sto&khcldeft 6f thq Connecticut Western Railroad CoS&ilE bH keld Snk Hartford on Tuesday, July 16 1sT3sN4 W 0sE1osk, IA. M., for the choice of Directors f0k4hS eNtutlg amendments to the Charter and tho trez pctidp pf any business proper to be done ,nt eatd N1ntiHk.
 fw6a WM. n. HARNUM, PrsSe&f4e.,
Connecticut western news., 1872-07-12

Although the above picture quite accu- rately represents the every day life in al- most any country village, it seems to us that for exact representation of village of about the size of Kent, it would be "just the thing;" eh h?-Ed. NEws.l e
Connecticut western news., 1872-07-12
Connecticut Western News.

New Advertisements.
Connecticut western news., 1872-07-12
Aeis Advertisements.
For Sale.

The Episcopal Parsorage in. Salisbury Center, belonging to the Rev. J. A,SWainwTight. This built, and is arranged in the inqst HQdegn style, inside and out, and occupies oneef ths best loca- tions in the village. For further pareicnlaN eD- quire of w. H. WALTON, IT,, IsHe Rock. ,Ct,s ],
 Salisbury, July 10th, 1873. NJ MaHw6es:
Connecticut western news., 1872-07-12

1, saliabnry. July 18th, lsTs, JwsS
Connecticut western news., 1872-07-12

road center, but an extensive manufactur- ing village; Sprague has here immense cotton and linen works, which, with most of the residences whereabouts are built of the beautiful granite, with which that re- zion abounds. Before leaving Bolton, we should have said that Sprague has there the largest manufacturing establishment in the United States, it being 1000 feet long, and near it are systematically arranged 120 ten- ement houses, built all of the same pattern, and like his immense manufacturing estab- lishment, are all built of the granite men, toned above, and present view at once attractive and charming. After leaving Willimantic, the road describes V, running down the Shetucket river and up the Quinebog, but we are spinning this out too long, and must draw down our pattern to smaller compass, and with only point or two more concerning the trip from Hartford to Providence we will, in the most forcible language of Mark Twain. sshush up'' As we approached the eastern part, we were informed that within the radius of two miles. were grouped 32 man. ufacturing villages, each named after it's leading manufacturer. The road, like the Conn. Western, not behind in anything. passes through the domains of ''Old Nick" " His particular habitation there is called 'sDevil's Den," and as the region through which the road passes is noted for being one of the most extensively wooded sec tions in the country, he probably has no trouble in keeping up his fire. Thus it is. h. ! I,o fv1 all the great affairs of the day. This road has it's ssDevils Den" the Conn. Western road it's ss Satan's Kingdom New York it's ss He'll Gate" and the printer ASs-devil.
 LATER.-Since writing the above, we have learned that until October lst, excur- sion tickets to Marthas Vineyard, from Hartford and return to Hartford, can be bought for $6.75. The tickets being good to return at any time before Oct. 1st.
Connecticut western news., 1872-07-12
BORN.

In Cornwall Hollow Wednesday, July sd, son to Harry sedgwiSk, Esq.