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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-05-29

ABSTRACT OFFICE
FOR GRANT COUNTY,
JOSEPH BOOK. LANCASTER
Is 20 once IN Bank Building. up stairs.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-05-29
Terms $500 Per AnnUm.
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, rrORSEY and COUNSELOR at Law, jamestown
4 wis. wiz prosecute claims and maAe eollee
tI5ss promptly. 1880
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-05-29
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, rrORNEY and COUNSELLOR at Law, Boscsl
4 Wisconsin. 22-3C
Connecticut western news., 1873-12-12
Goshen.

Goshen.
 On Thanksgiving day Rev Mr. Hagen gave us beautiful and appropriate sermon from the text "Come home with me and refresh thyseif' .....In the evening the first hop of the season was held at Beach Hall in the large and elegant room that has been put in order for the winters festivities. The company assembled appeared to enjoy themselves, and the toe fantastic" was merriiy ripped until late hour.....Mr. T, 8. Colds lecture upon his Western trip was given in the church on Wednesday even Ing last. His audience was greatly inter ested. It is to be regretted that the even- ing was 90 unpleasant. Many were disap- pointed who expected to attend. MT. Edward Norton's two lectures upon "A trip to Vienna" were very fine. Last week he repeated them in West Cornwall ......Nr. Enos Pratt has returned from his long trip West, and has been invited by the Sunday School to give an account of his travels at no distant day....The winter term of the Academy commenced Monday with a fair attendance zee. Rumor was quite correct; MT. Chester Riley and Miss Lizzie Hurlburt were married on Thursday last. They are still absent on their wed ding trip. My their married life be a long and happy one. INA.
Connecticut western news., 1873-12-12
SoL.
Kent No 2.
'Ch, do not be discouraged, But try, try again"

Kent No 2.
 FRIEND PEAsE Fearing your cores pondent Sop may not be posted in all that transpires in our little town, I ventur, to send you few items, trusting they may oe found worth placing before the many readers of THE NEws......Scyeral Kentites were quite amused the other day while in Gayloids store, by an encounter between tue hero and heroine of shawl pin notori- ety. an account of which appeared in THE NEWS few weeks ago, and also In the Days Doinos, the account in the latter be- tug illustrated by beautiful wood cut. But to return to the second encounter. The heroine entered and inquired for news paper which sue claimed had been sen, here, and which she accused the hero oi having destroyed. On his pleading in nucsnce she informed him ''it he didn t hand over that paper she would thrash him." The paper was not pc luced, al d she departed, vowing vengeanc. dire if i, was not forthcoming the following day.. It is to be hoped that all have perused lhe "Flanders ditty'' in the Burner and Ban- quet. Old Mrs. -, Qhe Mrs. Part,ngtou of Flanders,) on being told that ''Hones J. ."had been ''courting the muses," replied, Il don't know nothing about the muses never heerd on 'em before; mebby they're likely gals, but it won't be any credit to 'em being courted by him."
 "HRATHEN CHINRE.
Connecticut western news., 1873-12-12

Aenr.
 The Mite Society held at the residence of Dr. Camp last Wednesday evening, was well attended, both by the old and young. Games were played by few, while the disciples of Terpsichure found amuse- ment in threading the muzes," sc. The receipts of the evening were liberal. .... Mr. Crosby, the principal of the Seminary, is to leave us soon. having accepted situa- tion to teach in Stoughton. Mass. His place will be difficult to i'll, as all pro- nounce him an excellent teacher. May success attend him......The greater portion of the population at Flanders have been engaged for the past two months in con- posing a poetical advertisement for the firm of Bull & Roberts, and which ap- peared in the last Runner and Banouet. Nearly all who assisted in the composition of tue poem are now prostrated by their severe mental labOrs, and declare their in tention of hereafter writing in prose. We are rejoiced to learn from the advertisement that the firm in consideration of the panic. generously offer ito let others live," also that although ''they wish to sell their goods, they will not sell those who buy" They advertise as especially cheap, large quantity of Beadley's axes, which one of the firm bought last summer, and which they are HOW selling at ruinous prices. When the poem mentions ''Sol" as shining in the papers and reporting all that is done, it is at fault, for in the words of the Queen of Sheba to Solomon of old, (not Sol ) half has not been told. That young man who couldn't call on on his lady friend living few stations north of here, Con ac. count of the Train refusing to wait for him. has the sincere sympathies of many friends
 "Ch, do not be discouraged,
 But try, try again.
Connecticut western news., 1873-12-12

least of these pleasures, was the meeting with our friend, the insurance man. Not day older than when we met him last Just as jollY-the picture of health, and warranted to last" as he says. What tAen means this story of his making his will We were creditably inforned that fearing something might happen, he has of late made disposition of All hls effects. We only wish he had remembered us therein Time and space forbids us to speak further of this pleasant day at the Falls, but if hereafter we are asked what Falls Village is noted for, we shall say, for it's enterprise, it's blooming maidens. it's Jolly bachelors and its good story tellers, such ss
 'MY WIFE AND l."
Connecticut western news., 1873-12-12
West C0rnwnll.

Charley Davidson caught huge wild cat on Frank Reeds land few days ago. which weighed 39 pounds .. Mir. Whitney, the Goshen mail carrier, lost horse las, week, notwithstanding the united efforts of all our celebrated horse doctors to save it's life......Bill Morgan says he haa made his last trip to Sharon with suckers. He fig ures up his trip of last week thusly: To 700 suckers $2O.00; dave time $4. 50; horse hire $500; total expenses $29. 50. Credit by cash for suckers, $l2OO. Profit (out of pocket,) $l7.5O. which doesn't look favorable for continuance of the business. Sheriff Scoville was awakened from sound sleep a few nights ago by what he thought was some one trying to yet into his house, and he resolved to give MT. Burglar warm reception; sp he load ed up his seven shooter very rapidly and ipped out of the door and went around the house to the woodshed where the noise proceeded from. and boldly stepping up to the door, commanded the burglar to come forth. Of course the burglar kept quiet
 and the sheriff again issued an emphatic command to come out of that or take the contents of his seven shooter, all of which did not start Mir. Burglar; thereupon the sheriff thought it best to call m some help and reconnoiter, which resulted in finding huge black Cat trembling with fear in one corner of the wood shed, much to the cha grin of the sheriff and the side splitting laughter of the boys he had called in to help him capture the burglar...M Mir. Ed ward Norton of Goshen delivered his lec- ture, "A trip to Vienna" to large and aypreciative audience in the Village Hall Last Friday night. We were unable to at tend. but we are assured by those who are competent to judge, that it was highly en- tertaining and instructive. The North Cornwsll church have decided to hire the Rev. 0. N. Fitch to fll their desk from now till May lst, 1874, and then if all par ties are suited, to give him Call to become their settled pastor. NvF CED.
Connecticut western news., 1873-12-12
arm for Sale,

A PART of the farm known as the Avsrill A Farm, and located in the Wstaug drtrict, aud which is bounded easterly on the Housatonic riy. err and contains about 1S0 of land s for sale or to rent for one Of more years This hrm Mr it's size is said to be of tho very best in Litch- field county. It is we'll provided with good build ings the barns being new and we'll arranged for keeping dairy. Ite losatiou k very deEirable 1t being surrounded by Ave villages Ip only about 10 rods from station on ths Conn. Western rail- road. On this place are % cows and horres, and in favorable eeaHone. will keep . larger number Price $9 900. Terms essy st DOT cent interest.
 As this Ia q most excellent dairy farm, 1t would he advisable that whoever designs to occupy 1t for that purpose, should give their attention to it in time to house ice for the season. Possession giv. en by April 1st, if desired.
 For further particulars enquirt of E. Van Deu- sen on the farm R. VAN DEUSKN
 Salisbury, Nov. 23td, 1S7S 0Otf
Connecticut western news., 1873-12-12
New Milford

New Milford.
 John s. Terrall last week rendered his
 resignation at our savings bank, and the
 position Was gwen to Charles Randall, who
 has entered upon the duties of the office.
 It is hoped that Mir. Randall will be able 50
 to keep the accounts and conduct the bank
 that entire satisfaction may be given 10 the deposlors as well as tue Bank Commis- sioners and all concerned. All unite in
 pronouncing the Oratorio of the Gre . tlon," which was sung last Friday evening, perfect success. The chorus slugers rest. ed under the disadvantage of being sepa- raLed by the organ, which runs irom front
 t" the rear of the singers gallery, but their trial in Washington, and practice since, gave them u confidence and stesdluess which reflected great credit upon tn. m as we'll as MT. Buckingham, their leader The solo singers seem, to receive stimulus, as tue audience frequently manifested ,neir appreciation, and II possible eXcelled tueIr previous efforts. Mrs. Kimberly has 1 Very sweet voice. and used it ill such an easy and pleasant manner ns to charm All who heard her. We now expect soon to com mence learning "Ehjan," and wh the panic is Over.it cheap land and lumber ctn ue had, and our ambition holds out, shal put up coliseum, and il possible eclipse tue Boston Jubilee. The house of Royal Buckingham, on South Main street, Was destroyed by fire Tuesday evening, Dec l 2nd. Just betUre the family took tea Ms l Buckingham went to closet up Stairs with | u lighted caudle and accidentally set some | of lhe clothing on fire. Mir. Buckingham is an honest, hari-working man. and h u, just finished paying for his house whi h | unfortunately Was not insured. He seems 10 have the sympathy of all wuo know nlm. aud It is showing itself in hel ful. practical way. Six hundred dollars have neen subscribed to, and MT. B. is, rebuild Ing his house and nome, and it now looks IS if the amount would be increased to l ,OOO. whilst the ladies are fi,,ing out lhe family with clothing, bedding, Sc. C.
Connecticut western news., 1873-12-12
Hh0M101@.

W@~M1OH0s
 '"Tis hard, hard times" The cry comes to us from all parts of the land; brave hearts faint when the possible sufferings of the winter rise in imagination before them, Even this stsid old town feels some of these quakings......A we'll known citizen of our town, who likes the taste of hard cider, visited his cellar for the purpose of ''tak- ing drop" few days ago. Mistaking the jug for one containing washing fluid, he drank 8 swallow of the contents. The conscquencs was more serious than funny, and bat for prompt sntidotes given him the result would have been fatal A warning to all lovers of apple juice-thnk twice befere you drink once......T The marriage of
 Miss R. Shears and Mir. Stone took place on Sheffield Plain at the house of Wright Crippen on Wednesday of last week, The wedding was quiet, but passed off pleas antly in spite of previous parental opposi- tion and the assistance of numerous gos- sip......An attempt was made to bold Grange meeting in French's Hall on Mon day evening. A speaker frem abroad was present, but few of the farmers felt any interest, and the meeting was failure..... At the last Friendly Union society, Rev. Mir. Noble addressed the people, but as was not present I cannot It port favorably. The week previous Dr. Dewey gave us reading from Macbeth. Any one having heard the Doctor read needs not 10 be told that We were highly entertained. These evening entertainments are proving yer, successful here......The Stewards of the M. F. Church announce that sn oyster supper will be given in the Town Hall next Thurs day evening for the benefit of the church. 1 Tbe ladies are invited to attend and lend l helping hand. We hope this plan may prove successful, for the oddity of the affo pleases. It is understood that dance is to follow the oyster supper in the hall. but we suppose there IS no connection Of Ihe two entertainments. How is that Luna ......The Catholics have purchased a site for their church. It will be built nn the grounds opposite the house of Ieacor Smith in East street. J.m,
Connecticut western news., 1873-12-12
HOLIDAY GOODS.

w. H. Porter of West Cornwall has re- ce,ved a large stock of Holiday Goocs, consisting of elegant cases of choice perfumeries, ,Handkerchiefs and Glove Boxes, Toilet Setts. Vases, Initial Paper, &c. &c. Fnr the chil. 'rcn he has fine lot ot dolls, and good assortment of various kinds of toys.
 A full line of Diaries for 1874.
 Having recently come into possession of formulas for making ColOgnes, both German and French. and of very superi- ar quality, am prepared to furnish 1t in any quantity at the lowest prices, also extracts of Jamaica ginger, lemon. vanilla, &c., which can warrant to be perfectly pure.
 w. H. PORTER West Cornwall, Dec. 1878. Sw2l"
Connecticut western news., 1873-12-12
Sheffield No. g.

,
 In the line of amusements, moss grown Sheffield seems to be on par with adjoin-
 ing towns, as the coming winter promises
 to be quite lively. You can hear of the Sheffield Friendly Union, but perhaps can
 Aot appreciate it without attending one evening at least. Each Friday evening is made Very interesting and instructive by g
 lecture which it pays to hesr Miss Mary Dewey has travelled extensively in foreign lands, and has happy way of narratng the various incidents of her travels. She always Calls full house. Her father. Dr. Dewey, although quite aged, occasionall, entertains the Union with some interesuup lecture or by reading some piece suitable for the occasion. He shows plainly that his powers are not leaving him with the decline of life. The Glee Club consists of only or singers, but they are very per severlng m obtaining and practicing new glees, &c., for the Union. They are most. ly persons who have not sung in public be- tore, but seem 10 give satisfaction. After the lecture and singing. come tbe amuse- ments-games of all kinds are allowed, ex- cept cards. Come and see for yourself and invite your friends 10 come also. It is free.
 .....Shetdeld is quite healthy at present |; the cold weather seems to have driven the levers, dysentery, &c.,, away, aRd truly thankful are we......Rumor says the Ora mat'c Association are to continue their plays this winter, some choice selections With some of the best played last winter, and of course will draw a crowd as usual. ......The Episcopal society seems to be the only one making move this winter. They are but few, but have had one festival and are preparing for another, also for the Christmas tree. They have sewing soci- cities every Wednesday evening. Dr. Par ker Is the pastor, and is taid to give grea, expresses much interest in the singing; has frequent rshearsals, and the choir is said to be much improved. The Congregational church has MT. Noble for pastor; the Methodist, MT. Chipp-aIl of whom are properly appreciated, although the congregations a1e all small. ... The sleighing was fine, but no oldfashoned sleigh rldes......Mr. Warner. teacher of the High School, is very much liked, but we regret to learn that sickness prevents his teaching this week. Miss Sage has charge of the district school. aud the pupils say she is one of the best of teachers. GEORGE.
Connecticut western news., 1873-12-12

If it wasn't for the ten cent stamp ccca-- sionally found in a chew of tobacco d C, n siderable portion of our citizens would Starve.
 The proprietors of the Auburn. Maine, Clipper have been held in three thousand dollars bail for referring to judge as "a mudde-headed manikin."
 A Rhode Island jury were five days de- 'ating on a hog case involving seveI ol :. lars, and then recommended both men to s4e mercy of the court.
Connecticut western news., 1873-12-12

CHOICE HOLIDAY GooDs.-T. Steele & Son. the entsrprising jewellers of Hartford have again changed their advertisement For the richest selection of Holiday goods or real merit. we know of no place we would sooner send friend to purchase, than to T. Steele & Sons, $40 Main sr., Hartford.
Connecticut western news., 1873-12-12

FALLS VILLAGE TAneR.-Mr. Gardner. the popular tailor at Falls Village. is fully up to the times in the business. He has made his prices to conform to the panic times, and is kept very busy, which is con- elusive evidence that people like his work,
Connecticut western news., 1873-12-12

CANAAN MEAT MARKEr.--Mr M. Mangion has estab lished meat market in the hase- ment of the Town Hall building in North Canaan. and by SO doing has supplied long felt want in that village. He will be patronizcd and we think will succeed,
Connecticut western news., 1873-12-12
DIE Q.

At South Norfolk. December 4th, Seth G. Brown, aged 67 years. .
 At Wetaug, Nov. 27th, Jothan Lord, aged eS years.
 At Winsted, Nov. 11th. Miss Lydia Pettibone aged 39 years. At Winsted, Nov 18th, Sterling Bradley, aged 61 years.
Connecticut western news., 1873-12-12
8utue Ne1rs.

Ass We shall feel greatly obliged to any of oar friends ia the county, elsewhere, who will send us particulars of any occurrancss of interest which may come under thelr notice,
Connecticut western news., 1873-12-12
grobate Aatttes.
A Te Court of Probate holden at North Canaan N within and for the district of Canaan, on the 6tn day of Decemh her 1SS9

A Te Court of Probate holden at North Canaan, A within and for the district of Canaan, on the 6tn day of December 1873
 Present, J. $. Hardenbergh, Judge.
 Rev. John H, Lane of North Canaan, in faid dis trct having exhibited to this Court, for accept ance and approval, an agreement in writing, duIy executed, between him and Minor Loring, giving to him in adoNion the minor child of said LorinR said minor being under fourteen years of age and now residing in sad town of North Canaan.
 It is therefore ORDERED, that such matter be heard al the Probate office in said North Canaan On the 27th day of December. 1873. at ten o'clock forenoon, aud that notice be gwen to all per interested to appear and show cause, if any th-y and approved by Faid Court and that ruch notice be published for two weeks, successively, in the connecticut Western News a newspaper printed In the county where such child resides and posted oo the public sign-post in said town of North Ca naan, nearest the place of residence of such child at least six days before the time assigned by this Court ,or the hearing or raid matter,
 Certified from record,
 9w42 J. 3. HARDRNRERGH, Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1873-12-12
MAR RTE Q.

At sheffield, Dec 3rd by Rev. Mason Noble, John $. Pease of Ashley Falls and Mrs Julia R Doten of Sheffield.
 At West Goshen. at the residence of the brides parents, Tuesday, Dec. 2nd, MT. Chester Riley of Goshen and Miss Lizzie Hurlburt
 At Allegan, Mich, Nov 2Srd, at tl c residence of J. r. Maine, by Rev. John Sailor, II i.., L, War ner of FennsVille. Qermerly of Canal A,) and Mes Eva A. Basher of Allegan.
Connecticut western news., 1873-12-12
Connecticut Western News.

Extra Copies of the NEWS can be obtained at
 G E Marble New Hartford. Williams Drug Store, New Hartford. Maltbie & E4leston, Falls Village. Post office In this Village. Post Oh1ce. Lakeville. F. c. French's Lime Rock. Humphreys Drug Store Canaan Post Office Norfolk. Post Ofacs, Ashley Falls. Post Ofaee, West Cornwall. s. c. Conn's store A. Kent. Gager Brothers. Sharon H. H. Churchill. West wineted. F. L. Pond & Co.,. Winsted Lawrsncs's Drug Store Canaan
Connecticut western news., 1873-12-12
BOR N.

At West Winstsd, Nov. Srd, a son to J. B. Bates At West Winsted, Nov. Sand, a daughter to c. B. Homes.
Connecticut western news., 1873-12-12

A YOUNG man of good address, about IS years "A of age. willing to be educated in general mercantile business. Apply to
 WING 6 GRISwOLD, 6w1S Wert WinsteA.
Connecticut western news., 1873-12-12
A Meat Market
For Sale.
Wantod.

HoUsE and lot situated near the depot. Lake HI vile, Conn. 9n1s o. II. bUNDY,
Connecticut western news., 1873-12-12
Aew Adrertisrtteats:

w. C. CAMPBELL X CO.,, WHO ESALE dealers in Oysters, Fish. Fruit, " &c., opposite Harlem Depot, Millerton, N !. Sm2Se
Connecticut western news., 1873-12-12


 are placed on long series of swifts in this mill, and which are arranged on what Is called a winder. It Is thus wound on large spools, which are then placed on a row of pins on another aud tue silk is transferred to still other spools, passing through knives in this transfer, which serve to remove all knots or other uneven places or irregularities. It next goes to the Doub- Ter, which takes the thread which has up to now been treated singly, and doubles il, as many times as is necessary to make it o the proper degree of coarseness, after which it IS spun, matched, twisted and stretched, each process requiring machine constructed especially for the business.
 The company haven't yet established their dye works here. but we are informed it is only matter of little time. The company which runs these works is called the Norfolk Silk Co. Tue silk received here in it's crude state from China, is manu factured into fine sewing silk and twist, and spooled, tickeled and boxed ready for the merchant, before it leaves this building. We hope soon to pay the axle and silk works another visit, and go in an earlier hour of tue day.-The Hosiery works. further on toward the village of Norfolk, We We're not able to see, but hope to take it in at our next visit. The new tannery of John K. Shepard Esq. is now running on full time. In January last it was burned to the ground, as our readers well remember, and ID Au- gust it was rebuilt and running. IL is un- one of the most conveniently ar- ranged tanneries in the state, everything being planned and constructed with direct reference to convenience in the execution of the work of tanning, and We co gratu, late Mir. Shepard on the successful ,ebuild. ing of his tannery and the early rvs sump- l ion of business after. .a disaslrous fire.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1873-08-30

NNE WOULD SUGGEST a a CUSTOMERS AND a. PUBLIC GENER-
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do hmen pppatyh that willie thee mSm tunes The amount uMn would take to paint m nov
nyN are The BEST pants kmxnun the world Wrkrr kaarm nTmT our friends and he friend Of very
concern, men md elsewhere Nw have recently received an Invoice d White Lead and Zcs hh Is said % he
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three qmAusd White sm including ubhukS sMsh ttTni@ Ai We think Wr@nm suit any and rupbdy
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1873-08-30
YELLOW METAL AND NAILS

sheet Zinc, BsnCa Tin,
Rabbit Metal, c. c. Tin Plates, Rivets.
Hoop Iron for Barrels and Kegs,
Galvanized Iron Pipes, ! to Il inch,
Guarded Lanterns, Elbows and Tees,
steam Pipes. ] to ? inches, saucepans,
Z. C. Irons, Assorted Sewing Needles,
Galvanized Iron Buckets, Washing Tubs,
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1873-08-30
An Asst. of Fine Clothing
Asst. of Real Amber Fancy Goods !!

studs, Sleeve Buttons. Crosses, Brooches,
Sets Of Ornaments, Meerschaum Cigar Holder:
Amber Mouth Pieces, Accordeons,
Heavy SlverpIated Spoons aud Forks,
Mother OF Pearl Shirt Buttons,
StationeTy-Fine French Letter Paper,
Blank Books, Shipping Receipt Books,
Blank Notes, Scissors. Pocket-kuives.
Jack-knives,