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Connecticut western news., 1874-05-01
Coughs Experiences at Sca.

Work grew slack towards July of 1888
 and as could not earn sufficient to sup
 port me at my trade, embraced another
 occupation and entered into an arrange
 meDt with the captain of fishing boat tc
 go voyage with him down Chaleur Bay.
 My sea experiences were somewhat severe,
 as will presently be seen.
 This was fearful storm. Wrecks strewed
 the coast a vessel went down with all on
 board but short distance from us and
 the schooner that started in company with
 us from the Bay, went on shore, and every
 man perished.
 Next morning at daylight we went
 toward land, and about noon anchored in Sherburne Bay, Nova Scotia, where we re-
 mained long enough to replace Q lost sail, and repair our damaged vessel. One scene on board during the storm was such con-
 bination of the ludicrous and profane, with ignorance, wickedness and superstition, that l may be pardoned for relating it. We had man on board so notoriously wicked that we called him the Algerine. His profanity was frightful. Utterly ignorant, all be knew of prayer or Scripture was the first chapter of Genesis and the first clause of the Lords Prayer. During fair weather he was great braggart and bully; when the gale so increased that we were really in danger, he began to show signs of fear; ]; and soon we heard him muttering. In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth-Oh-Oh-Our Father shart in heav- en-Oh-we're going down--d- tie luck-Our Father shart in heaven When the jib blew away he was ordered by the captain to go out with another man on tbe bowsprit. 'No-I won't-Our father shart in heaven-No I won't-d-d if do, '-- and there lay poor Jake prone on the deck. Get up you luhber,' said the captain. Our Father shart in heaven, said Jake. You need to be started with rope's end, said the captain. In the beginning God creat- ed the heavens and the earth, h,'-'You fool! get up! you.ll be washed overheard, said the captain. 'Oh-Oh-Our Father shart in heaven,' said Jake, as he crawled to one of the rings of the hatehway and clung to it with both hands. Poor Jake! think see him now, as in spite of the tremendous sea and our personal danger we could but laugh. Utterly powerless with terror, all we could get from him was, Tn the begin ming or Our Father shart in heaven, with an occasional 'd-n the luck, interspersed with the most dismal Oh's and groans. And 30 it was till the storm abated. When we were safe in Sherburne Harbor. seated al the table with coffee and doughnuts, one of the men said, Jake, what was that about your father?' another, Jake, tell us what was it in the beginning?' and the chaff1ng and continued till he was al- most beside himself with rage, and so threatened us that we thought it advisable to leave him alone; but the slightest allu- sion to Jake's father or the beginning was sufficient to put hlm in a fury of pas 'ion ever afterwards.
Connecticut western news., 1874-05-01
Sheffield.

Who ever knew an April like this? This
 is the question often asked, and none can
 answer. As l write the wintry winds blow fiercely and the snow falls. Yet in spite of the frost king, few spring flow
 CTS have come to us, sweet promises of the spring time which may be. We can find
 little to chronicle this week-perhaps be-
 cause we are not posted in the affairs of
 our nelghbors. The most interesting event
 of this week is the arrival of the new min-
 ister, Rev. J. c. Hoyt. He preached his
 first sermon to his people here one week ago, and as first impressions were pleasing,
 we earnestly hope they may prove lasting We pity the man sent to this charge: for
 though there are many kind hearts here,
 and some earnest Christians. yet for years
 past we have, as church society. been
 very hard to please. It is hoped that the
 church may now return to her fofmer
 ways and worship the Creator more than
 the creatures, remembering there is truth
 in the motto United we stand, divided we
 fall. '......Rev. Mir. Chipp goes to Harts-
 dale, N. Y., leaving here warm friends who
 remember him gratefully. Miss M.
 French returned from New York last week
 with fine stock of millinery, which she
 promises to sell very cheap. To look at
 her selection of beautiful flowers SO tempt
 ingly displayed in the show case, ,one might
 almost imagine that summer had come. ...
 There is very little sickness hereabouts;
 we are glad to note no deaths this week,
 and we are either glad or sorry that we
 have no dirges to chant over bachelors gone, as SO often it has been our fate to do. One case of sickness in our village Is worthy of mention here. A very esti- mable lady of this place has for 2I long years been great sufferer from ticdoulou- reux; during this space of time there has never been an hour when the lady has been free from pain. Twenty-cne years ago she was in robust health, with sound and per- feet teeth. One summer afternoon while eating ripe fruit, she was very suddenly seized with intense pain in her face. She it proceeded from some affec- ton of tooth, and went to dentist and had it extracted; the tooth proved sound. A few days after the pain came on again with even greater force-another tooth was taken out, and with the same success flor the result proved that the disease was not toothache, but this horror of horrors, the much dreaded tio dou-zou-reu1. The lady. after much suffering, allowed the New York physicians to experiment upon her face. They laid open her cheek and re- moved, as they supposed, the offending nerve; but all to no purpose; the disease in it's worst form is incurable. Our friend states that, compared with this pain, the severest toothace is as the pricking of a pin. Her sufferings excite the deepest yet never has it been our for tune to witness such patient endurance, and such perfect Christian trust as this ady possesses. Her life is lesson of pa- 'ience to all, and great shall be her reward n the Life Beyond. LUNA.
Connecticut western news., 1874-05-01
Canaan

A sad accident occurred at Clayton. Mass, on Friday of last week. A younD man named Wayne Gardner, while putting fish pole in wagon, was killed bv the accidental discharge of a gun which lav covered up with blanket in the bottom of the wagon unknown to him. He lived about one hour after the accident. .Mr, J. J. Bailey of Canaan Valley reports hay ing lost horse after short sickness, one day last week......A vocal concert was giy- en at the dePo; for about an hour Tuesday morning. A car load of live veal stood on the track...... .Messrs. Reraback and Gran ger have shown sufficient enterprise to gravel the walk in front of their offices Others on the same street would do well to follow their example. The unexpected SHOW storm on Sunday has interfered very much with the early gardners. Some hot plants learn were entirely destroyed. The tobacco growers are feeling quite anxious about the lateness of the spring for their plants. ......Our Friend Farris Henry has shown some fine fish taken from the river. and created senle sensation among the lov- CTS of such sport. ....Mr. Cummings haA built temporary fierce around the cellar of the building burnt few weeks since. which intimates at least another building in it's place, which is very much needed. On Monday night of last week the hay and straw barn of Robert Van Deusen was en. tirely destroyed by fire, supposed to be the work of an incendiarY. An insurance of $l, ,5OO will make up only in part the loss.
 CANAAN.
Connecticut western news., 1874-05-01
Goshen.

Goshen.
 The severe storm of Saturday last has again given our village its wintry aspect, drifts several feet high are piled up in their accustomed place, and on Sunday sleighs were again in requisition, This makes nearly six months of winter......On Sunday the services were held in the basement of the church, which has been newly painted and fitted up for use while the repairs are being made upon the upper room. e. .. The ladies sociables are still continued, and are largely attended, notwithstanding the bad travelling. Over sixty were present at Rev. MT. Hazen's; after the usual reading, a post office was opened Miss Ella Wad- hams, postmistress. The demand for let ters was very brisk; although the supply was ample, in short time they were all sold, nice little sum being realized. that was given to Mrs: Hazen, the treasurer. Most of the letters were read aloud. and that they proved very mirth provoking was shown by the laughter, long and merry, that followed the reading of each one. .... All who attended the wedding of Carrie Smith and Arden Coe. unite in pronouuc- ing it one of the pleasantest wedding par ties ever given in Goshen. The bride re ceived many beautiful presents. Miss Helen Beach will teach the district school this summer. Miss Alice Hunter will teach Tn west Goshen. IONA.
Connecticut western news., 1874-05-01
Wimsted.

Wimsted.
 The May term of the District Court at Winchester will not come in till Tuesday morning, May 9th, at A. M., instead of Monday, on account of Monday being the day of the Winsted borough election. The first case is Frank A. Case vs. Cyrenus Smith. There is but little business before the court for this term, and probably it will not require 9 session of over one week in length. Saturday afternoon a town meeting was held to vote on the question of license, but the moderator ruled that there was an informality in the call, and therefore if adjourned without taking any action. Frank Mitchell, most estimable young man, was instantly killed Saturday morning while grinding scythes in the shop or the Thayer scythe Co.,; the large stone upon which he was at work bursting with such violence as to throw him against the side of the building, completely crushing in his skull. About one quarter of the stone was thrown twenty-five feet, and most of the balance with the shaft. on which it was hung, thrown completely out of the pit. The cause of the stone burst ing was two or three fine seams. which were imperceptible to the naked eye. K
Connecticut western news., 1874-05-01

Eg Read the advertisement of the Bos- ton square dealing one price clothing house, 85s :Maint street, Hartford This is a branch from one of the largest wholesale clothing establishments in Boston, and if square dealing will make any difference, they will be sure to succeed. Their sseds are marked in plain figures, and no devia- tion; one price to all. Anything you buy can be returned any time before soiled. and the money will be cheerfully refunded. They manufacture their own goods, and every thing they sell is warranted to give satisfaction. Call and examine their goods and prices at No, 35S Main St., Hartford
Connecticut western news., 1874-05-01
Getting EVulL-Our advartisin0 natrons TX

Getting Full.-Our advertising patrons seem to crowd us considerably nowadays. Last week we were compelled to leave out full column, and now this week over two more, Among the new ones this week, we desire to call especial attention to those of Watson 6 Catlin, in various parts of THE NEWS. These gentlemen, who have recently bought out '. L. Pond 6 Go. of Winsted, are starting off in the right way to insure success. Their adver- tisements have the true ring of business in them. Messrs. BenJamin & FrarY have renewed their advertisement this week. Their store is one of the finest in the state: They deal very largely in musical instruments of all kinds, also in jewelry, silver watches, &c, sc. Their sales in musical instruments alone, (pianos, organs, &c.) is simply immense. Be sure to read these advertisements.
Connecticut western news., 1874-05-01
Sheffield No. 2.

SAe1kA0kO NOs Sa
 ME. EDITOR. l must have my say once
 in while, and you will bear with me if I Go grumble little, for that is peculiarity
 generally ascrlbed to bachelors of my cast. Now, what am l to grumble about? Be- cause my neighbors will borrow my CONN.
 WESTERN NEWS! am naturally good na-
 tured, and then am one of the unfortu-
 mates who never can say Mo- Every
 body seems interested in reading THE NEws, end there are many coples taken here to be sure, but there should be more subscribers here. And how can I remedy this evll of borrowing2 can not refuse my paper-that would be ungracious-and besides do want these people to read your valuable paper. What shall do p-I have it! I Twill ask the minister to preach from the text The borrower is subject to the lender and that will bring the truth home l know......The Sheffield poetry was ap- preciated here, and we think the roetess was inspired when she wrote SO truthfully of this dearth of beaux but must say it was rather hard on us who do our duty al- ways in the way of Sunday night calls s;' as there are so many nice girls here, we will thank our brothers from neighboring towns if they will come over and help us on these occasions. .....We were lately con- vinced of the benefit of advertising lost ar ticles by an incident which happened in this vicinity; A case of absent mindedness was that of young lady, resident of this town, but employed in literary work in Burlington. Returning from visit to her home, she missed from her neck valuable gold hain she was accustomed to wear. In vain she searched the streets of B., and as B last resort advertised in local paper near by, at the same time posting notice here As the result of this advertisement, the chain was found by friends in her oson room ct home, where she herself had se- curely laid it. Lest intrude upon the space in your columns belonging to your regular correspondent. I hasten to sub scribe myself CoELRBs.
Connecticut western news., 1874-05-01
Connecticut Western News.

Subscription Accountable date on the colored slip of paper with the name of the sub- scriber, shows the time to which the sub- 9craPttOm is paid thus. R. B. Smith 5Jul74 indicates that MT Smith has paid for his paper to see to it that their account ae indicated by the date on their papers, is always correct, and when they pay fer renewal of their subscription, will observe whether their date is changed to indicate the proper credit and in the event of error, to inform ue 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 tho paper with the date to which the subscription is paid plainly printed thereon, is prima fcie evidence of it's ac ceptance as correct. J. l.. PEAsE.
Connecticut western news., 1874-05-01

Colonel H. 0. Ward, formerly adjutant general of the state of Connecticut. is sta ted by Hartford paper to be serving out a sentence in an English prison for felony. He is said to have fled this country for re. Warding a young lady, or in ether words, for bigamy,
Connecticut western news., 1874-05-01

MOWERS AND HAY RAKEs. Wilbur & 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. (S.OO)-l2w4O
Connecticut western news., 1874-05-01

ILLINOIS STEERs.-Conway Brothers have lot of nice Illinois steers, which they of fer for sale by the quarter or head, to suit purchasers; selling sides for ten dollars to ten and g half per hundred weight. Or ders may be addressed, CONWAY BROTHERS, Sheffield, Mass. lw42
Connecticut western news., 1874-05-01

NEW STOCK OF MILLINERY GooDs.-Just arrived, the largest stock ever shown in Salisbury. l have all the latest styles of Hats, Bonnets, Laces. Ribbons, SC. Flow CTS, (alG mode de Francaise,) and every- thing in the Millinery line.
 3w4S MRS. MARY RICHARDSON.
Connecticut western news., 1874-05-01
@atte 4e1t's,

s*s We shall feel greatly obliged to any of our friends In the ceunty, or elsewhere, who will send as particulars of any occurrences of interest which may come under their notice
Connecticut western news., 1874-05-01
N otice.

THE seats in the Nj. E. Church, at Lakeville 4 will be sold on Saturday May End, at o'clock r. M. Ageneral attendance is requested, so all that want seats may be supplied.
 SW4l* Per order STEWARDS,
Connecticut western news., 1874-05-01
BOR N.

At Lime Rock, Wednesday, April 22nd, a daughter Nucy Carohne) to M. B. Richardson. . At Ashley Falls, April 18th, a son to Morris Brennison.
 At Barnumville, Vt, April 18th, daughter to Baker Wilson,
Connecticut western news., 1874-05-01
It will Pay to Invest.

My stock of Groceries is complete, including Teass COffees. Spices. Fruits. GCc., for which have gained a most enviable reputation. make SPECIALITY OF FLOUR. aad keep all grades which cannot be surpassed for quality or price,
 you and % you are W sure to E get Low PTiceS. ~,'n
 As c. JEWELL Salisbury, CouI., May, 1874. 42tf
Connecticut western news., 1874-05-01
Aambletonian StaIIions Hiram Woodruff and
 Connecticut Western

WILL stand this season, for few good mares w each, at my stables only in Salisbury, Ct. at $lbOO to insure. Hiram woodruff ir b Oken aud trotter: is bright bay, white ,oot and . star; ioaled 27th May, ls70 Was sired by Felter's GraLd Aambietonan haw, by k. sdS Ks Ham b bletopian. Jam Junieta by Lone Star Bashaw's dam. Black Bashaw, (sire of Lantern, &c) Con nee ectieut Wss'ern % large brown colt. white feet, Young Dexter. by Rysdyk's Hambletonian grand dam by old Ethan Allen. I am handling this and other colts by Young Dexter, and am gratihed with their gait This colt is not surpassed in bone and muscle 60 desirable in stock horse. ms 1or srt was handled some for speed in tue fall of iSIl and made trials in 253 Ia, 256, 2.58 An in- jury from kick in 1888 forbide persietsnt train ing His full sister (Lady Bunker in Orange CV, N. I..) made a record in s26 l-2 last year. of fer the service of these colts low their breeding is correct and easy to beat and am disposed to divide the chances of an untried horse with the and reject patronage at my own discretion.
 e.W. ELLIOTT,
 Salisbury, Ct, April s9th, 1874. 4w44
Connecticut western news., 1874-05-01
DIE D..

At West Cornwall, April 23rd, of Cancer, Mrs. Emily A. Caldwell, aged 69 years.
 At North Goshen, April 2Oth, Norman Apley, aged 60 years.
Connecticut western news., 1874-05-01

Two heads are better than one-espec- ially in barrel.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-07-24
Killed by a CALLING ,rree.

INSTANTANEOUS DEATH OF ARrHUR MccLEARY, YES
TERDAY.
Arthur McCleaiy, formerly of this city met
with a sad and sudden death near Pennington,
in Kent county, yesterday. With some of his
employees he had gone into the woods near that
town to fell some trees, and was seated on a log
near by tree which was expected to fall in a
few moments, but which the axemen thought
would incline another direction. Unfortunately,
however, the tree fell towards MIR. Nc
Cleary and those with whom he was conversing
His friends managed to escape, but seeing his
peril and imposHibillty to move out of the way lie
threw himself behind a large stump, thinking
this would break the weight of the tree. limb
struck him on the back Of the head driving his
face heavily against the ground disiiguring 1t
badly and killing him instantly.
The unfortunate man was the owner of a
large saw mill at Pennington, and by his perse-
veaing industry and enterprise became one OF
the most prominent men in that section. He
leaves wife aud seven children. During his
residence i'll Wilmington Mr.. McCleary was a
member of Lafayette Ladge, No. ii, A. f. A.
NJ, and committee from the lodge went down
to his late residence, this morning, to take
charge OF the body.
The place Of burial had not been fixed upon at
noon, but it will be either in Wilmington or Eli
colts City, Md In either event his lodge will
attend the funeral.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-07-24

AN ANIMAL BRUTE-PRoPosED CARRIAGE FACTORY
POLITICAL NOTES RUNAWAY, &c.
Especially Reported for the Commercially
NEWARK, July "a.
A case of cruelty to animals, has come to our
notice Of the society for the Prevention of Cruel
ty to Dumb Brutes. This week party made
his brag that he would kill certain mans dog,
not that the dog had ever done anything to him,
but it was brute bad spirit against brute un-
known spirit. The bad spirit party went to the
owner OF che dog who is as good friend to him,
III fact better than he deserved, telling him that
his pigs were very troublesome to him, and re-
quested one of his dogs to drive his hogs
out of his yard. Very kindly the man consented,
letting him have the dog, and even sent his son
with the dog. The dog was received in his yard
and the boy told to go home; the intelligent
brute then shot at the dog, wounding him very
severely. The dog returned home impressed
with the idea that 1.-THE Lord let's all brutes have
life that they may see the folly OF their ways.
We hear that partnership is likely TO be
made between certain parties for the purpose of
manufacturing carriages i'll Newark. We do not
see why it would not pay.
James Wright, of East White Clay Creek Bd.,
is spoken of for the Office of Levy Court Com
missioner in the coming nomination election by
the Republican Party.
the manner of electing Delegates has been ar
ranged by the Hundred Committee of the coun-
ty, which is that both ends Of the Hundred vote
for the same delegates to represent the hundred
at Georgetown.
This morning horse attached to a carriage
with three boys in, ran away, but very suddenly
brought up against a tree, breaking the shafts,
thereby saving the lives of the children. The
horse was frightened at a sign of Wanamaker
u Brown at the p. q d. II. r. p.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-07-24
Delaware melhodi.1 Conference.

oPENTd SESSION, ,YEsTERDAY-FIRsT DAYS PROCEED
INos MISSIONARY COLLECTIONS.
The Delaware M. Il. Conference (colored)
opened with prayer by the presiding Bishop,
(Simpson,) who administered the Lords Supper.
II. Jolly was elected secretary aud s. Cooper and
W. j. Parker, assistants.
Nine o'clock was fixed as the time OF opening
the daily sessions The following committees
were then appointed
Public worship-Revs n. Young. H. Jolley,
Conference Stewards -Reys ]. Briukley. d.
pollstt J. H. Holland and VIM Phillips.
Sunday Schools Revs N. Morris, A Grinnage
Ihos. II. Johnson and l.. Il. Cox.
Temperance-F. J. Lee, II. Morris, W. H.
Kynett, Thos H. johnson,
Missions-The Presiding Elders.
On Education-W. Dickinson, @. Ash, J. w.
Saunders, j. q. Manluif
On Tracts Reys. G. H. Washington, p. j
Adams, ]. y. Dennis, ]. G. Carroll
Episcopal Fund-Noah Morris, B. Gibbs,
James Il. Webb, J. II Holland.
Finance Commttee-C Wing, s. G. Walters
]. Bownden J. II. Holland.
Church Extensions. G. Walters, Harrison
Rich, s. P. Marshall, s. G. Cox.
Freedmens Add. Hinson, VIM. II. Kynett,
]. N Brown. VIM. b. Green.
On motion q draft of $50 was ordered to be
drawn on tie Charity Fund.
Reys. J. II. Briee, of Washington Conference,
]. B. Merritt and j. Yanhorm, of Wilmington
Conference, were introduced to the Conference
The question of eHeetive elddes was then taken
up and Rev. N. Young, Presiding Elder of the
Philadelphia District, reported his district in a
favorable condition and he was passed Revs,
j. II. Pearce, Presiding Elder of Smyrna Dis
trict, p. Burrows, Presiding Elder Of Salisbury
District, Charles Snaith, Presiding Elder of Viii
mington District, each reported favorably and
their characters passed.
Rev. Henry Long was continued in the rela-
ton of a superanuated minister.
Rev. Chas. Cook, of Rock River conference,
was transferred to the Delaware conference.
Missionary collections to the amount of
$392 81 were reported from the different charg-
as.
Conference adjourned until II o'clock this
morning