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Connecticut western news., 1872-12-20
NEMESIS
Canaan.

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 We are in want just at lhis time of a few inches of snow to make good sleigh ing. .''''''The preparations for Holiday pres ents arc full and complete. Tine show cases of Messrs. Lawrence and Humphrey are crowded to overfowing with every va riety of toys, from jumping-jack to a complete Set of furniture or dishes ... .. Great expectations are indulged by the diff ferent Sabbath Schools in town. Santa Claus is reported as especially engaged to attend the Sunday School exhibition On Christmas eve in the Methodist Church We have seen the programme for the ser vices and think it will pay 10 attend. A moral feature of the entertainment is a tree of presents for old and young inde- pendent of the school. each one receiving a present from this tree, pays ten cents in to the treasury of the Sunday School..... The first lecture of the course will be de-
 ivered at the Town Hall on Thursday eve ming. Dec. 18th. by Rev A. c. Harvey. Subject, Mt. Vesuvius, Pompeii and Her culaneum. ....... The Lyceum Is proving ia success 1.-The "Cansan Chrontcel," ed. ited by Nr. James Garrahan, has furnished all the home news, with elections and or iginal pieces, to the profit and pleasure of all. copy one or two Home Items There is no longer any excuse for wear ing uncut bair or unshaved faces, since the ''red and white sign has been hung out iu our village" "None need remain ignor ant of how they look since excellent pie lures are taken at the artist gallery in Rail road Avenue" A few thousand cam paign documents for sale cheap, enquir. at the office Iof A. T. Roraback ......M. C. Camp. M. D., has returned after an ab- sence of several weeks. It is hoped to re main for the future. ......We have no sen- sational item this week. All our business men are solvent. The city fathers here dealt so leminently with the erring, no ar rests have been made. The young spark here have not been driven to elopement O suicide. OCCASIONAL
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Ca fair man will always do iO that I have been extremely worried in regard to certain particular points of law, which cannot fully understand but our old Justices say, that fifteen years of hard study may possi
 bly, give me an insight, and remedy-and you may be assured am afterthe remedy. Agpin says Nobody, and this clearly shows the animus of the creature, The Visitor has tilted his former love'-ths l confess staggers me, and renders me almost poweress, but nevertheless deny it--and do it boldly. and if the statement was true in any one particular, It would crush my heart to atoms, and l should at once resign my office, pull down my shlngle, leave this pretty town, bury myself in se:-. clude6 European village, and never face the music of my lady friends again. Never before have been accused of jilting, and Ii is too late for Nobody or anybody to attempt it in the decade, but if 1 had been reared down in the valley and in the same domestic atmosphere with my accusor might possibly have tilted some body. Again, and lastly writes Nobody, Sharon will be represented in the papers long after The Visitor has said his final goodnight. It strikes me that this is cruel language; but certain it IS, that I do not intend To say goodnight, to oblige my friend or any other individual but know, | and feel that my dear old native town will have fuli representation, above and be- low, long after Nobody has passed into another state of being. have just heard that 'Nnhody' resides near the State line in order to defeat 'he requirements of the law, 1 but this strategy will not avail, for am 8 friend of the sheriff of Duchess, and Con- stable Potter and l attend the same caucus.
 dld intend this week to give you some village news, but must defer it until your next edition, having been so terribly an n"yed by this uncalled for attack upon
 THE VISITOR.
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Falls Village.


 Weather continues cold, so of course that sliding which was so much talked about was not spoiled at all, and the author of those ''wry faces" and ugly grimaces' has not been heard from since his uncalled for article in the NEWS. .....On Christmas Eve there will be exercises by the members of the Chapel (Coug'D Sunday School, also Christmas tree and probably Santa Claus......All present appearances the wiz ter is going to be very enjoyable one, as so far perfect round of gayety has been kept up. On Friday evening of last week very fine time was enjoyed at A. Nott's Esq. Abe knows how to entertain compa- ny. aided by the rest of his family. These moonlight nights are pleasant, but we don't see any more couples hanging on the gates; oh no! now they go inside and litter and whisper just the same. We know of . certain young man who after escorting his lady love home, was invited in by the fail one He staid there until the small hours when he was suddenly started by the om- inous sound of pair of boots coming down stairs. He staid just long enough tt find that it was not au elusion. and in fac until the weight of pair of ''levens" help ed him to seat himself on the bottom door step. That ain't the way he tells it, but then, "Murder will out"
 NEMESIS.
Connecticut western news., 1872-12-20
West Cornwall.

Wednesday night, the 4th inst, some vicious creature, probably full of fighting whiskey, broke six panes of glass in the office window of the depot. A suit of tar and feathers would be an appropriate cos tune for such wretch. ....., Friday morn ing, Dec. 13, the ''Thcr" indicated 6 de- grees above zero at the residence of John Wood ......" Steve" and Capt. Cole, two of the most artistic butchers, slaughtered mammoth iporker for Ebert Shepard, which weighed when dressed, 762 pounds. MT. Shepard never does anything by halves. .....Joe Mallinson celebrated his 43d birthday Saturday evening. Dec. 7th, by giving his intimate friends party, which those present pronounce the "b boss party of the season. Joe is host with in himself" The Housatonic R. R. Co. have put up very handsome sign on the depot, on which is painted West Corn wall, in style that does credit to Mir.
 Mundry the painter.......The skating on the pond of the Union Shear Go. is fine,
 and the juveniles are enjoying the sport hugely.......The singing school of Prof.
 Hughes" is progressing finely. NUF. CED.
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SSOkNSE"
 The Academy has been r fitted and re- furnished under the supervision of Miss Howe, the principal, and now affords su- pcrior accommodations and comfort to its patrons. We understand that Miss Howe intends to teach the languages and other high branches, and has secured the ser vices of an assistant teacher from Hart ford. Miss Howe is every way adapted to the patronage she receives.......The wealth CT has been exceedingly cold during the past week. P. Q.
Connecticut western news., 1872-12-20

TEN YEAR's IMPRIsoNMENT.-The trlal of Horace Blakeslee for attempting to wreck the New York and Boston express trains near Windsor Locks short time since, was concluded in the Superior Court on Saturday of last week. The jury, after an absence of twelve minutes, returned a verdict of guilty. The councel for the de
 fence appealed: to the court to be lenent, in view that the accused was intoxicated at the time the act was committed but Judge Carpenter said that considering all the facts, and the enormity of the offence, he felt it his duty to the public to make the sentence for the full term provided by law, and Blakeslee was accordingly ordered to be imprisoned in the State Prison for ten years. Hartfor0 C0urdnt.
Connecticut western news., 1872-12-20

CLOTHING. Crosby & Co.,, 3sl Main St., Poughkeepsie, are as busy as ever. Their plan of one price, is one of the best fea- lures in their business, and IS very satis- factory to their customers. To be able to get goods at such a price, and to know that nobody can buy the same goods for less money is very gratifying, and the people are rewarding them with their patronage, and it is right they should. Fair, can did, open-handed dealers are always suc- cessful. Such are Crosby & Go. of Pough- keeDsie. lW-23.
Connecticut western news., 1872-12-20

THOSE BUILDING LoTs.-The supply was not equal to the demand accordingly, Mir. Frederick Bushnell, appreciating the wants of the public, has thrown his lots into the market. Geo. w. Pect, Esq, still has d "few more sites left desirable for busi- ness purposes, residences, burial lots, or a race course. I am agent for Messrs. Peet and Bushnell, and at any time will furnish full information to purchasers. 4tf
 D. T. WARNER.
Connecticut western news., 1872-12-20

Gilmore's band, led by the great Gilmore himself, will give concert in Norwalk January p.
 The Fletcher family, vocalists, of Mid diefield. are giving concerts in- Michigan with good success. Wendell Philips lecture at the Bridge port Opera House, Wednesday evening, attracted only small audience.
 Mir. John Chedsey, an elderly man, of East Haven. was run oyer by the cars on Friday, and died soon after.
 MT F. L. Goddard, wcll-known job printer in New Haven, died of consumpt- ion in Elmira Wednesday, aged 2s.
 Mrs. Gustavus Upson, of Kensington, died very suddently of heart disease, while on her'way from New York few days ago.
 M w. Terrell of Middlefeld, was among the vice presidents of the recent national short horn convention, "held at Indian apol is.
 Geo. H. Carpenter, formerly of the An. sonia lSentinel, has started new weekly this time in Stratford. Geographically il resembles the Sentinel, although it is ( trihe smaller.
 It requires eleven conductors to run the passenger trains on the New York division of the New York, New Haven and Hart ford railroad The names are Nessrs Schofield, McGee, Wallace, Thomas, Go ings, Hermance, Street, Bauch, Wildman, Lockwood and Herkins.
 A young man who recently called or Captain Mallett, of Milford, to see hi. horse, which after forty-three years oi faithful service, was reported suffering with broken leg in consequence of inhu- man treatment from his hard hearted mas ter, was taken by the captain into his coop CT shop and shown his shavihg horse. Dr Sweet was not called.
Connecticut western news., 1872-12-20

At West Cornwall, Dec 18th, at the residence of Mrs. Foster, Mr. Philip Fisher and Miss Regenia Cohlhepp.
 [We are informed that the marriage of John l3th. is incorrect no such marriage having oc- curred Does the party who sent us that want their name published? If not, they had better call and see us and talk the matter up. Ed. NEWS
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Antue Aelps.

A*. We shall feel greatly obliged te 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.
Connecticut western news., 1872-12-20

A Western paper bags an item briefly thus " Mrs. John Baggs, of Omaha, has left MT. John Baggs. taking the money bags, and leaving John to hold the little empty Baggs."
Connecticut western news., 1872-12-20
Dt 6. D.

At Albany, N. r., Mrs. Caroline Bissell, for merly of Lime ROCK, aged 76 years andS months,
Connecticut western news., 1872-12-20

EE EG- JOB PRINTING in any style done in the best manner, at short notice and at the VERY LOWEST PRICES. -Rs .Ra
Connecticut western news., 1872-12-20
BORN W
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At Housatonic, (Mass.o Dec. 9th, a daughter to Martin M. French.
Connecticut western news., 1872-12-20
Connecticut Western News.

Connecticut Western News.
 Extra Copies of the NEWS can be obtained at Williams Drug Store, New Hartford
 Marbles Drug Store, Falls Village. G. S. Ervin's News rooms New Milford. Post Office In this Village. Post Office Lakeville. F. c. French's Lime ROCK. Post Office Cornwall Bridge.
 Humphreys Drug Store Canaan poat Office Norfolk. Post Office. Ashley Falls. Post Office, West Cornwal. Fuller & Co.'S store Kent.
 Gager Brothers. sharon II. H. Churchill West Winsted. w W. Merri6ed, Nilerton. N. \. l.. Pond x Ce., Winsted.
Connecticut western news., 1872-12-20

rINHE Subscriber offers his entire stock of DRY and CAPS, BOOTS and SHOES, &c., sc, to C.4SH PURCHASERS, At greatly reduced prices for the next 30 days. Having a large aud well bought stock of Staple and Fancy Dry Goods, Mems and Boys Overcoats and
 Business Suits, Ladies' Gents and Boys Under
 wear, of all grades, A large stock of Boots and Shoes,
 All sizes and every quality.
 offer the same at Prices WIhich Defy Conepetitio7al / .m confident that an examination of my stock, will convince buyers that they can do no better.
 Don't forget that on Cofees, Teas and Sugars, WE ARE NEVER TO BE BEATEN. Remember,
 Cash lS the BeSt Customer,
 AND ALWAYS BUYS AT THE LOWEST FIGURES Very Respectfully,
 M. c. JEWELL,
 At the s.salisburv Store.''
Connecticut western news., 1872-12-20

record, let capital punishment be abolish ed But whatever mems opinion on this question may be, they ought to insist that nothing ike this shall ever occur again.
 If they are adyocates of the death pen alty, they ought to presist this all the more strongly; for there is nothing which will bring that penalty into disrepute so com pletely ns the barbarous executions which are so frequently witnessed. If men must be killed for their crimes, common decency would suggest that they be killed decently. Those who set out to execute a criminal by breaking his neck, ought to sec that he does not die by slow strangulation amidst prolonged agony. And might they not with proprieiy go further, and consider more carefullyithan hitherto, whether some other mode of execution could not be de- iscG-sonething less barbarOus and re- pulsive than hanging. even in it's most agreeable form. If man must be stran- gled, the garrote would be preferable to 8 dangling rope, while death by the guillo- tine would be pleasing experience when compared with such butchering as that of last Friday. We call for reform.- Wa- terbury American.
 A DIAMOND BUBBLE.-The history of the great diamond mine swindle in California is familiar to the public. The principals in this fraud employed agents to deposit in different places rough diamonds which they had procured for this deception, and succeeded in roping into their net a number of prominent capitalists in different parts of the country. Among those of this class in California, who were caught in the hoax, says an exchange, were W. c. Ralston, cashier and manager of the Bank of California, ex-Senaror Milton s. Lath- am, of the London Bank, and William M..Lent of San Francisco, who was mul- cted out of half million of dollars. s. M. Barlow and George B. Mcclellan, also represented parties in New York, who had been induced to enlist in the project by the representatives of responsible cap. | italists in California.
 Tue investigation of the swindle, which is now going on before the grand jury, al San Francisco, will probably bring out startling facts not known at present, ant which may possibly show whether or no Slack and Arnold were the principals ir the swindle, or simply instruments in the hands of capitalists who have thus fal kept themselves in the background. Slack and Arnold are not to be found they had pocketed something over million of dol lars in gold. and could afford to travel.
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New Advertise maemtss

No 1. Broadway, R. N. Cochrane Bargains, M C. Jewell. | Fine Goods, T. Steele c Son. l National Iron Bank, A. c. Randall. Cashier. Notice to Cider Customers. N. Grant Santa Claus issComing, M. E. Society
 Holiday Goods, Mrs. H. c. Crandal. 1 Wanted, Mrs. J. N. Van De1sen.
Connecticut western news., 1872-12-20

Gilmore's band led by the great Gilmore himself, will give concert in Norwalk January p.
Connecticut western news., 1872-12-20

That Lecture. the lecture at Town Hall, Canaan, this CThursday) eve
Connecticut western news., 1872-12-20

The Fletcher family, vocalists, of Mid dlefield. are giving concerts in- Michigan with good success.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-07-23
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-07-23

ve are one party, one in sentiment, one in
interest. and one in nsme-the great Liberal
Party, which is to control this country in the
future. Still, we think the best present
policy is to select most Of our candidates, in
such counties and districts as this, from men
of RspublicAu Antscedenss. It is not Office
that Democrats want-it is reform, reduc-
ton of taxes, reduction of expenses, an
honest administration, peace and rscOnciliA-
ton throughout the land.
These general views are thrown out for
the confederation of our friends, aud only
such confederation is asked for them rs they
shall seem to deserve. We 90 with the
majority, in party usage, for victory Ant
reform. In no other way can the party be
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-07-23
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-07-23
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