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Connecticut western news., 1874-05-08
Ashley Falls.

Ashley Falls.
 MIR. EDITOR. Last Sabbath, bright and beautiful as it was, witnessed a change among our church going people. The Congregational society at Sheffield, having refused permission for their pastor. the Rev. MT. Noble, to hold an afternoon ser. vice in this place has disappointed the many friends of that denomination who had arranged to be supplied in that way. I will not say how wise or unwise this step may be, but It does show a spirit of selfish ness not in keeping with the gospel of Christ, as learn only few voted against the plan. Will it not result in a separate church organization here. which will very much weaken the parent society, which. if more liberal spirit had been shown. would have strengthened them? There was rore than unusual congregation at the M. B. Church, and the Sunday school was organized under very promising cir cumstances Not few of the Congrega- tionalists were present, as no dislike has been expressed on their part to the present pastor. the Rev. J. H. Lane, who returns for the third and last year of his appoint ment under their rule. The change made. in the church for the cholr is decided i'm provement. Mr. E. Roys is announced to preach at this church next Sabbath. .. The funeral services of MT. Archibald Taft was attended at the M. E. Church on Friday. May 1st. Rev. Mir. Noble preached the sermon. It was largely attended. His death has removed one long known to the residents of this town, though he had lived but short time in our village. .... The few warm days have opened the way for house cleaning and gardening. Bonfir.s ana car pet shaking have been the chief matters of interest for few days past ...... With a fine water privilege and eligible building lots. what can stand in the way of future growth and prosperity, except a proper spirit of enterprise among the people.
 PEN HOLDER.
Connecticut western news., 1874-05-08
Can

Canaan.
 The Conn. Western railroad coinpany have commence q Il much needed improve ment in the enlarging of the culvert at tn, road crossing west of ihe depot. For two winters the water has. been kept back very freshet flooding the cellars of th dwelling houses on .be north side of thu track near the brook which crosses the rail road there, because the old culvert was too small. On last Sabbath full congrega- tion was in attendance at both churches. ......Rev. MT. Whittlesey of the Episcopal church has been holding weekly meetings called cottage readings, on Friday evenings Last week at the house of MT. George Gil lett. They have been we'll attended. .. ... Or Saturday of last week the pews were rent ed at the M. E. Church, and on Sunday there were some changes we noticed in tn. sit:ings. But all appear satisfied with thei choice of pews. It was announced tha, Mir. E. Roys would preach there next Sab bath morning. ......Mr. John Pulver is drv ing a thriving busint S in the freightina line at the depot. Just now chiefly liv, calves; but as they leave on the afternoon freight. give no annoyance by their vocal culture.... Mir. Corbin of the Union Hous, has removed his chicken yard on the wes, side of the railroad, and prepared th. ground between the s;,lc and main tracks ot the Conn. Western Railroads, in front of the depot, for garden. 1t we'll kept and few flowers cultivated it will be quite an improvement on the. brush, weeds and pens of last year......Mr. Bradley of the Warner House is making more improve ments, no doubt preparing for summer hoarders........M Ferns Henry returned from Norfolk on Monday with d fine string of trout. But the suckers do not blu this week down at the Housalonic one haI1 as we'll as they do here at the depot som. days have known......Two funeral ser vices this week already in our village, both bodies brought from other places for bur. ial here. Mir. John Watsons at the Epis copal church and Mr. E. Hoag's at tn, Methodist. The former was largely at- tended by his numerous frienCs here, and the affecting circumstances of his death. He died at the asylum in Middletowp, where he had been for treatment.
 CANAAN.
Connecticut western news., 1874-05-08
Falls Village.

Falls Village.
 The demand which exists here for con.
 venient tenement houses is a good sign;
 sign far better than is the fact that what i
 SO loudly demanded, and what would S, contribute to the growth of the D ace is st
 slow in being supplied. Somebody ough
 to put up this season-east and west of tn,
 river dozen houses, with accommoda
 tons for at least twenty families. Tn.
 hundred people who would thus be added
 to our population would stimulate trade.
 increase the attendance at lectures, schools
 and churches. But better for any place
 than tenement houses, are neat and tasty dwellings. owned by those who occup, them. The class among us, who with Il little additional indictment 10 action would build residences for themselves, shou by all means be encouraged. Let every on,
 who is thinking of house for himself arise and build. Let him build the best that his means will warrant. In this way he will help himself; by his example hs will incite other builders; be will be acting the part of public spirited citizen. Thos. who think of building deserve the encour- agement of proprietors of land. The lat ter may by liberal policy with those who purchase building lots, greatly encourage would be builders. Sometimes large hold CTS of lots, in growing villages and cites find it for their interest to absolutely give away the first two or three lots at we'll cho sen points, on the single condition tia, houses be at once erected; they then sell a few others at low figures on the same con- dition, and realize from what remains a percentage upon the whole much larger than would otherwise in SO short a time have been possible. Why would not some such plan to start the enterprise of build ing, and awaken enthusiasm in that dirrc. tion. be successful here? The advantage to village of a considerable proportion of heads of families being owners of the houses they live in are obvious. A large number of taxpayers are thus secured More become permanent residents, and interested in and for the place. A large number of moderate owners of property make d public spirited body of cit izens-alive to the improvement of schools. the promotion of temperance and of every social and public interest. There is this to encourage builders in place like Falls Vii lage: There will be a ready sale or rental of whatever houses are put up, twill b, an investment in what might, through sagacious change of policy, become a large city. X.Z.
Connecticut western news., 1874-05-08
West COPMw0KE.

Sunday, May 3rd, the surrounding hills were covered with snow. Our oldest in'- habitant is puzzled to remember anything of the kind.... Harvey Holcomb has lost a valuable COW, notwithstanding the efforts of Veterinary Surgeon Cole to save it's life. Doc. says this is the first case he has lost in years of practice. The installation of Rev. 0. N. Fitch as pastor of the North Cornwall Congregational church will take place on Tuesday, May 18th, in the church at North Cornwall. The repairs on the parsonage are nearly completed, and it will be ready for occupancy soon after the in staliation.. .....Jonathan Smith has gone to Terryville, Conn.,, to work in shear shop. ......The D. Y. w. Y. K. temperance soci- ety have expelled Martin Costello from their lodge on account of his non-compli ance with their rules, which prohit the us+ of intoxicating drinks. .... Look at Mrs. H. c. Crandalls advertisement in another col umn, and then give her call and sec how 'tis yourself NUFCED.
Connecticut western news., 1874-05-08
C0llimSvilIe.
PEN HOLDER

C0llimSvilIe.
 Some daring burglars made lively work in our usually qulet village on the night following April 27th, probably not com mencing operations before midnight. They broke open the blacksmith shop and took a heavy sledge and some chisels and broke into the post-office. stealing what money and stamps they could find then into the Savings Bank oyer the post-office, where they drilled hole in the safe and exploded powder. but without effect; they then tried to pry open the door. breaking off a portion of the door, and left rather abrupt ly from appearances, leaving a set of burg lars' tools near the depot. Three men were seen at 8 late hour together who were evi dently the rogues. They broke open the stable of G. 0. Calhoun and harnessed one of his horses, when they were frightened away. They next went to the Collins Co. 8 barn, where Mir. o. F. Perry had a three hundred dollar horse, which they stole, with harness and buggy belonging to A. L. Thayer, and started for Wolcottyi'le me HOFSE uau Ou VOOueuOuSnS patent shoes On both fore feet, which from their peculiar form were easily tracked to the western part of Litchfeld county, when the trail was lost. One of the gang. (and perhaps the leader left them at Wolcott- vile, taking the early train for Bridgeport, where telegram to the chief of police caused his arrest by Officer Arnold after a brisk chase. Officer Flynn of Hartford went and brought the rogue to CollinsviIle, where after an examination be was bound over m the sum of $2.5oo, for trial at the Superior Court, and for want of bail he was remanded to jail. He called his name J. c. Rice of Boston. He is evid, ntly desperate fellow, and the broken 'jimmy' found in his possession in Bridgeport ex- actly fitting the piece found laying by the savings bank here, was strong link in the proof. Patrick Smith, workman in the employ of the Collins Co.,. who was con
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Sheffield.

Sheffield.
 MIR. EDITOR. Items are scarce this wav and will be so long as the fine weather lasts, for everybody has begun work Tn earnest; the farmers seem determined to make up lost time, and the busy plowman IS seen on every side. The ladies are enjoy ing thorough cleaning up of their houses. preparatory to receiving their summer boarders-the flies !......On Sunday last the. churches were we'll filled here. At the M E. Church everybody was out to see and hear the new minister, making it seem quite like the old days, when every seat had it's occupant, and the church was alive and active. At the Congregational church the people listened to an excellent discourse from their pastor concerning the sin of ha- tired between the brethren, and of back biting. We think the Coat must have fit- ted several in the audience, and 'tis hoped the garment may prove SO uncomfortable that they'will remove it from their shoul- ders as soon as possible, Shef1ell was once noted for peace and freedom from all scandal loving citizens, but we can boast no longer. In our churches AS well as in our village society discords and indifference have crept in. preventing the accomplish ment of any good among us. Let us each pass self examlnation and ask ourselves the question: Who hath done this7 rs if 1T or is my neighbor alone the guilty par- ty ?.....Mrs. H. Bullard received stroke of paralysis on Sunday last, rendering the whole of her left side useless. At last ac- counts it was thought she might partially recover the use of her limbs. She has the sympathy of friends and neighbors. En- closed you will find the amount of another subscription to your paper. The interest of THE NEWS here does not abate. but con- tinually we hear of new subscribers. We are glad such is the case, and wish you all the success which will be good for you. You know some editors will not bear too much prosperity, but we have no fears for you. Yours trulv
 JOHN.
Connecticut western news., 1874-05-08
Millerton.


 On Saturday and Sunday, the 25th and Beth ult., several inches of snow fell, and for short time sleighs were again in use. :. At the Baptist church last Sunday week sev
 eral persons were baptised.. Another physi- clan has recently moved into the place. His name is Hart. We now have three. Mir, Geo. Brown has quite curiosity at his res
 taurant, in the form of young live allipa- tor one foot long. It was expressed from Florida in cigar box. It looks very much Ike lizard. Deaf Charley thinks itnoth. ing extraordinary. He says he has plowed up lots of such down in the meadow. Clay suitable for making brick has been found in MT. Simmons meadow east of the Baptist church. Simmons 6 Go, are start. ing brick yard there. The yard is to be in the center of the meadow, and the klIns west of the yard near the common road. The ground has already been broken up, and the workmen are proceeding with the work. 0.
Connecticut western news., 1874-05-08
Conmecticut western News.

Subscription Accountable date on the colored sllp of paper with the name of the sub- scriber, shows the time fO which the sub
 scriptiOm is paid; thus. R. B. smith 5Jul74, indicates that MT. Smith has paid for his paper to July 9th, 1874. It is hoped that subscribers will date on their papers, is always correct, and when they pay for renewal of their subscription, will observe whether their date is changed to indicate the proper credit, and in the event of error, inform us for correction at once. No claims for errors in these accounts will hereafter be consid- cred, unless presented within thirty days after the payment Is claimed to have been made as the regular receipt oi the paper with the date to which the subscription is paid plainly printed thereon is prima facie evidence of it's ac- ceptance as correct. J. l.. PFAsE.
Connecticut western news., 1874-05-08

Lszt is described as perfect study, his wonderful play of feature causing him to look dreamy, shadowy, tragic one moment, and insinuating. amiable, sardonic the next His whole appearance and manner have a sort of Jesuitical elegance and ease, and when he smiles he is given Mephistophe- lean appearance by his mouth turning up at the cornerss
Connecticut western news., 1874-05-08

MowERs AND HAYRAKRs. Wilbur 6 Van Benschoten, Salisbury, Ct., are agents for the Buckeye Newer and Reaper in the towns of Canaan, North Canaan, Norfolk and Salisbury. Extra parts constantly on hand; also agents for the celebrated Wisner self-discharging sulky Hay Rake. This rake has no superior. (8.OO)-12w40
Connecticut western news., 1874-05-08
4atte Nelas,

4** 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.
Connecticut western news., 1874-05-08

NEW STocK OF MILLINERY GooDs.-Just arrived, the largest stock ever shown in Salisbury. have all the latest styles of Hats, B0nnets, Laces, Ribbons, &c. Flow CTS, (GlG mode ds FrGsseGsse,) and every- thing in the Millinery line.
 3w43 Mas, MARY RICHARDSON.
Connecticut western news., 1874-05-08
Collectors Notice.

A u persons liable to pay taxes laid on list of A 1878 in the town of North Canaan. are hereby notified that will meet them at the Post-ofice In East Canaan on Saturday. May 23rd from to II naan Valley from 12 until m; alst on came day at Fuller X Peet's store. at Canaan Depot, rom until p. m, for the purpose of receiving said taxes. One per cent. per month wil be ad- ded to all taxes remaining unpaid after July ist 1St4. JOHN O. RIClIMOND Collector
 North Canaan, May let, 1874. 3w43S
Connecticut western news., 1874-05-08
ABSTRACT OF SAILS URY ss. PROBATE

N 1I COURT, May 9th, 1874
 Upon the application of Albert c. Silvernail of Salisbury, showing to this Court that he a parent and natural guardian 10 Lee Silver all and Mar tin Silvernail of sand Salisbury. minors belonging to said District, and that said mi"Ors he own. CT of he following real estate.viz: All of that triangular piece of land sirated in Salisbury Gen. ter nearly opposite the Grove District School House. bounded north by lands of Mrs. Henrietta Packard: edsterly and southerly hy lands Mrs. Fanny M. Hicks. sand westerly by the Updermo1n- tain road. containing about one. eighth of an acre of land valued at about two hnndftd and fifty dol lars, showing just and reasonable cauae for sell ing said real estate praying fol an order that he the same as per application on file. datt d the bth day of May. 1874: more fully appears.
 ORDERED That the foregoing application be heard at the Probate Office in Salisbury on the 10th day of July. 1874 at nine o'clock forenoon and that notice thereof be published in come pub- lic newspaper where such real estate lies, three weeks successivcy, at least six weeks before said time assigned.
 Certified from record,
 3wI3 ALBkRT MOORE, Clerk
Connecticut western news., 1874-05-08

A number of fine Track Harness, made by first class city workmen. Also good stock of Farm and Team Harness. Call one and all and .xam- inc stock and prices. LUMAM FOOT.
 North Canaan, Conn.,, May 1874. 4wASs
Connecticut western news., 1874-05-08
M AR RE D.

In New Haven, April 2ath, at Chriet's Church, by the Rev. Joseph Brewster, stephen H. Dexter of Salisbury and Miss Edwa A. Morgan of New Haven.
Connecticut western news., 1874-05-08

A New York dentist gives 8 premium chromo for every tooth he draws.
Connecticut western news., 1874-05-08

Which they will sell at prices that will make it an object for their numerous friends on the line of the Connecticut Western Railroad to give them an early call. and to make their purchases from their full and varied Stock, #a "
Connecticut western news., 1874-05-08

We have not the time to particularize, but we can please and satisfy you in every respect, and offer you extraordinary inducements in every branch of cur trade
Connecticut western news., 1874-05-08
Salisbury, May 4th, 1874.

unconscious state all the afternoon. At last accounts this (Tuesday1 afternoon there was considerable improvement in bis condition......One of our worthy citizens recently made an investment in clans which resulted rather unfavorably. Hc made his purchase Monday afternoon. and placed them in the pantry for safe keeping During the night some prowling villain hurglariously entered his pantry, helping himself to quart or so of milk which lay handy and confiscated the clans. When our friend awoke next morning he was clam-less and mad. The immortal Shake speare well expressed his feelings in the familiar lines:
 Who steals my purse steals trash,
 But he who robs me of my clans
 Takes that which ought to make hi'u sick,
 And leaves me dinnerless.''
 If our friend ever gets hold of this clam burglar, he will make it unpleasant for him. ....Among the pleasures of the ap- preaching spring the friendly visits of the neighbors' COWS are to be justly included They are now commencing their annua round in the streets, dropping in at every open gate, gambolling playfuIly over care fully prepared croquet grounds, and lunc.,- i, g off from exposed vines and young trees with coolness and satisfaction iha, affords much pleasure to all parties inter ested. It is also very interesting when strolling about en1oYing the cool of thr evening.to walk over three or four of these creatures in the course of your wanderings, especially if they are of resiive dsposi ,ion. An adventure of this kind is calcu- lated to rouse feelings of anger and aggra- vate the natural 'cussedness' of our dispn- si,ion. We respectfully suggest that ur Haywarls take this COW business in hand ct their earliest opportunity. JUAN.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1874-05-28

Secretary Of the Interior TO make final settle
ment with the Pottawatomie Indians OF Michigan
anC Indiana under the treaty stlpuations existing
with them was passed. The Civil RI ghts bill was
taken up and debated. Adjourned.
In the House, ON the Goth, the Senate
resolution for final adjournment on the 22d Of
June WAS agreed to-143 10 40. The Pension APP
preparation bill (about S3O0oO.0C0) was reported
from the Appropriation Committee The Post
office Appropriation bill was considered and amend
ed in Committee Of the Whole. Adjourned.
In the Senate, on the 21st, two bills
were reported for the improvement Of the mouth
Of the Mississippi....A bill was introduced 10
establish the compensation Of certain customs Off
GERS, etc. The Civil Rights bill was further de-
bated Adjourned
In the House, on the 21st, a petition
was presented and referred from the Women's
Christian Temperance Union of Indianapolis,
requesting Congress to amend the oath Of
Office so that all officers under the Gov
eminent shall be required to abstain
from the Of intoxicating drinks as a
beverage during their terms OF office. An
amendment to the Postsfice Appropriation bill was
agreed to-134 to Ito let the annual and month
ly reports Of the Agricultural Department pass
through the mails free, and the bill was passed
was also the Pension Appropriation bill. The
bill to repeal the law under which the Sanborn
contracts were made was discussed. The bill
debated and passed-160 to 81. "A report on the
Senate substitute for the Currency bill was made
from the Committee on Banking and Currency.
AdiOuTned
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1874-05-28

concluded on the Goth by verdict Of acquit-
tai, the vote standing ID to 10.
The forty-three crusaders arrested in Gin
cinnati were tried on the 10th and discharged,
with an admonition not to repeat the offense.
On the 2lst Miss Nellie W., daughter of
President Grant, and Mr.. Algernon {. t.
Sartoris, young and wealthy Englishman
of good family, were married at the White
House in Washington. The wedding was
comparatively private affair, there being
less than 200 invited guests in attendance.
The presents to the bride were numerous and
costly. The happy couple left soon after the
ceremony for New York, to take passage on
the steamer Baltic for Europe.
Heuri Rochefort has arrived in San Francisco
from Australia.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1874-05-28
pnI.lEICAL.

Senator Carpenter has addressed a letter to
the Madison (Wis.) State Journal in which he
claims that the State Legislature has right
to alter, amend, or repeal the charter of any
railway corporation, to give it new and en-
larged privileges, or to limit and restrict those
it now possesses. He says the Potter law is
constitutional, and that Messrs. Curtis and
Warts have evaded the real question at issue
n their lately published opinions.
The Attorney General of the United States,
IN the 18th, submitted his opinion to the
resident in the Arkansas case, holding that
it was his duty, under the circumstances, TO
recognize Baxter as the lawful Executive OF
the State. The President subsequentlylssued
his proclamation recognizing him and COM
manding all turbulent and disorderly per-
sons to retire peacefully to their re-
spective homes within ten days. This was
telegraphed to Little Rock, where it created
the widest excitement. In the afternoon
Gov Baxter issued a proclamation announc-
ing the decision and congratulating the peo-
pie of Arkansas that the Federal Government
had recognized his claims to the office. In the
evening Brooks sent communication to the
Governor to arrange for the disbanding of the
forces on both sides
The Illinois State Prohibition Convention is
to be held in Bloomington on the 30th of
June.
Little Rock dispatches of the 10Th say that
Brooks had evacuated the Arkansas State
House. The Federal barbados had been re-
moved and Baxter had taken possession of the
public buildings. Attorney General Gorley
had resigned, and Maj. Witherspeon had been
appointed to the vacancy.
In the Connecticut Legislature, on the 10th,
a vote was had for United States Senator. OF
20 votes in the Senate W. W. Eaton Demo
craft received 16 and Of 227 in the House,
Eaton received 1872. Senator Buckingham re-
ceived votes in the Senate and 16 in the
House David A. Wells received vote in the
House, and Joseph Il. Hawley IL.
Both houses of the Arkansas Legislature
have passed joint resolution for a committee
to investigate the conduct of Senators Clay
ton and Dorsey and the Arkansas Representa-
tiyes in Congress in attempting to overthrow
the State Government.