Connecticut western news., 1874-07-03

Ore HilL-The workmen employed in the ore beds at Ore Hill were discharged Tuesday.
 Catholic Picnic.-The Catholic people of Lakeville and vicinity will hold a picnic in Gov. Holley's grove at Lakeville, Satur- day, July 4th.
 Savings Banks.-Congress has passed a bill relieving savings banks from the tax on surplus diyldends, and stopping suits to re- cover the amounts due from 1864 to 1871.
 Base Ball.-The Red Star B. B. c. of Falls Village, and the Lone Stars of this place will play match game of base ball on the Fair grounds Tn Falls Village July fourth.
 Festival.-There will be festival held in Kent on the Fourth of July, afternoon and evening, for the benefit of St. Andrew 8 church; dancing during the evening. All are invited to attend.
 Ashley Falls.-Ferris' Hotel is now fill ing up with New York boarders. They ap- preciate Landlord Ferris kind attentions and especially his we'll supplied table. His hotel is quietly situated, and all feel at home there
 Infamous.-Two outrageous attempts were made recently to hurl two trains laden with passengers, from the New York and New Haven railroad, by placing obstruc- tions on the track. Fortunately neither was successful.
 The Apple Worm.-This infectious worm is ruining many an apple tree in this section. In Sharon, whole orchards are loaded with them. It is said that the pro- longed dampness has much to do in origi- hating these pests.
 The Fourth.-From all appearances our town will be comparatively quiet on the Fourth. We hear of picnics, and all that sort of thing, to come off on that day. May happiness reign in every household and peace and contentment prevail.
 F'r1it.-The prospect now is that there will be short crop of cherries, apples and other fruits. A few days ago the cherry crop particularly looked promising, but now they are dropping off, and those re- maining show signs of decay
 Davis Ore Bed.-The stockholders of this ore bed met recently and decided to re- pair all damages occasioned by the flood without delay. Laborers nre fixing up things generally, preparatory to full start. Ore digging is partially carried on even now. Before many days all will be well again.
 Photographic Views.--Mr. c. w. Nun son, the artlst, has been busily engaged dur ing the past few days in taking photograph ic views of the ruins occasioned by the re- cent rains. in our village, also in Lime Rock. He has also taken the Maple Shade Hotel and the building occupied by MT. Hurd-besides other localities.
 Comets.-~Knowing ones inform us that two comets are visible, by the aid of the telescope. One is situated near the con stellation of the Great Bear Perhaps these creatures with tails had something to do in originating our late flood. If so, we shall ' request the clerk of the weather to keep an eye on them in the future.
 The Washinee Mill. The temporary dam of this company is now done and holds all the water needed to carry on the works
 Before long new and substantial dam will
 be erected, which, it is expected, will stanc
 many freshet. This mill, having steam
 power, is not dependent upon the water
 privilege for aid, Very convenient to have
 two strings to your bow!
 Accidentally. L. B. Pepper, heat 7 workman of MT. J. R. Eggleston's gris 2 mill, which is now being extensively re- ) pared, while applying jack-screw under one of the heavy beams, was struck on the 3 head by stick of timber, and received { f severe confused wound of the scalp abou ) three inches in length. The skull was no fractured, luckily. Dr. Thompson was in 7 stantly summoned and dressed the wound 7 He is rapidly convalescing.
 . A Severe Shower.-On Monday after noon and evening violent thunder shower 6 appeared in this section accompanied by , very high winds. On Town Hill and vi D cinity it was more like tornado. Trees
 were uprooted and persons blown about 7, like sheaves of grain. We learn that nc , persons were injured. Monday was the hot p test day of the season, the thermometer , exhibiting 96o in the shade-in fact the , hottest for years. In New York city the r thermometer stood at 1929 in the shade
 the warmest day there, for eighteen years q Kent.-On the 24th ult. party of young | people from this and the adjoining town! went to Lake Waramaug for picnic. Al I enjoyed themselves. especially in the even t ing, while keeping time to the lively music of Tompkins band. ......The Seminary closed Q on Friday for the summer vacation. ...... Int D farme,s hereabouts have their tobacco al |. set, and some have already commenced having. are glad to chronicle tha Il Elder Smiles, who has been suffering from e severe indlsposition, is now recovering We are informed that he intends leaving e for Warren as soon as he is able to endure . the fatigue of the journey, thinking the : change of air may benefit him. His loss will be felt by all, especially in the Sunday
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