Connecticut western news., 1873-07-11
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 Drugs ane Medicines w. H. Porter Selling Out R. Seger Auction Sale Wm. Miles Grass for Sale Wm. H. Blodgett
 An Earthquake According to Profes- sor pelssier, New England will have an earthquake on the twentieth of August.
 Insects Not to De 1rieed WaM.-Those bees and hornets-are now in their glory. 4 Timely BeQuest. A bequest of $54,- 575 was made to the Hartford Hospital by the will of the late Chester Adams of Hart ford.
 4 Dry June.-June last was the dryest of the 18th century but one, the fall being l.42 as measured at the Dudley Observatory at Albany.
 Di0idend The Housatonic railroad company has declared dividend of four dollars on the preferred stock, payable on the 18th of July.
 Big FSres.-There have been large fires in the woods of Grafton, Poestenkill, Der lin. N. r., and vicinity, extending over eight miles of territory.
 Large ReWGrds.-Rewards aggregating $l6OO have been offered for the apprehen- sion of the burglars who have been preying on Great Burlington residents.
 1r0tting.-On Saturday, July 1Nh, the long delayed horse trot will come off in Great Harrington, Mass. It will be open to all horses that have never beaten 2.5O
 The Neto Suspension Br;dge.-The d- rectors of the Hudson River Suspension Bridge at Poughkeepsie have secured $S,- GOO, 900 as 8 loan, and are about to begin the work.
 4 Lucky Col1ege.-It is said that the late Hon. Horace F. Clark, of N. Y. city left $l5O, ,Ooo to Williams College, Mass. This is one of the excellent colleges which needs substantial endowments.
 4 Sad Explosion. pounds of gi- ant powder on 8 working train in the Hoo sac tunnel exploded Monday from an en- zine spark and killed five men. Only ,4O7 feet remains to be opened in this tunnel, being 87 feet less than one quarter of mile.
 Cholern to the Norttaoest of Us.-Albany had case of cholera last Sunday-a man named Brickley. In 1874 it is predicted that the cholera wave will reach all of the large towns and cities of our country, with sporadlcal cases in villages.
 Eastern Dutchess Association.-The sec ond annual spring meeting of this associa- tion opened on Thursday last, at Amenia, N. Y., under favorable auspices. It closed on Saturday, July 9th. Everything passed off agreeably to those interested in horses and trotting.
 4 I'oaon Clock.-To make cur village lively and wide awake one thing is especial ly needed; namely, town clock on the tower of the Congregational Church-one which will strike for us the time by night and day. Will it not foster habits of punc- tuality and thoughtfulness by having one i? Who will start the subscription paper |? Don't all speak at once.
 Our Neao iShoemaEer.-Mr. Holtz, late of New York city, our new shoemaker, states that he already has had muck work, and is prepared to do everything in the shoemsking line. Those who have patron ized him are pleased with his work. Those wanting excellent, durable and genteel boots and shoes, at reasonable rates, will do well to give him call.
 Shade Trees.-Our inhabitants have req son to be proud of the beautiful and luxu- riant naples and elms which adorn the main street of Salisbury. Those now liv- ing who took part in setting them out in years gone by, have reason to be proud of their work. The rising generation, and those which may follow, will render hearty thanks to those benefactors.
 An Ancient Bi6le.-Mr Caleb Bingham, formerly of this town, and for many years a noted book publisher in Boston, Mass, presented to the town of Salisbury, in the year 1900, for the use of the Congregation , al Church, g handsome Bible, for that day, published in 179s which is now in good preservation. Itis now used at the religious meetings at Academy Hall, and will last g long time yet.
 SG660th Breakers. .-MR. EDITOR: In passing by the Davis ore bed last Sabbath afternoon noticed in the lot by the road side spirited game of base ball in prog ress, participated in by about dozen young men and boys, watched by several interest ed spectators. desire through your col umns to call the attention of these bal players to the fact that the statute law ot Connecticut imposes heavy penalties upon those who thus violate the Sabbath, and ]
 would furthermore inform them that re sponsible parties stand ready to enforce this law upon a repetition of an offence so fragrant. T.s.N.