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Connecticut western news., 1874-07-03
West Corn wall.

Good corn weather. .....Now begin to pick cherries.... The potato crop looks very promising. A. Nickerson has returned from California. .....A. D. Warner has con- cluded to let we'll enough alone, and will not go to Winsted.....J. r. Brewster has returned from Northern New York much improved in health......J. A. Carter has gone to Ogdensburg, N. Y., as purchasing agent for J. B. Armstrong in the retail and wholesale butcher business. ..... The Pine Swamp school district have completed their new school house, which IS very com modious and more centrally located than the old one...".The Sunday school concert held in the Hall last Sunday evening was a very pleasant affair, and speaks volumes for the superintendent, R. R. Pratt. The Amateur Dramatic Association will give an entertainment in the Hall Friday evening, July 3rd, for the benefit of the West Corn wall Sunday school. They have selected The Spirit of '76. or the Coming Woman, which promises to be very interesting piece. The moderate sum of fifteen cents will be charged for admission ...... The D. Y. w. Y. K. temperance society are rais- ing funds by subscription with which to celebrate the Fourth of July. They purpose sending up balloon, firing sa- lute, having speeches, tight rope walking, a band of music, fire works in the evening, &c., to all of which the public are invited and promised good time...... Tom Collins says that the Foster House may have good coffee, but that the Mansion House is the place for 'whiskeY straight Monday, June 29th, Norman B. Dibble was found dead in the field of Wm. Stoddard, for whom he was working. It seems that on the approach of shower Mir. Dibble and a boy with him started to go to the house, the boy taking horse one route and the form CT taking shorter way. The boy reached the house, and Mr. Dibble not making his appearance, search was instituted and he was found dead lying on his face, with a hoe in his hand, indicating instant death
 The authorities were notified and Constable Howard directed to summon the following jury of inquest: Edward Sanford, M D., foreman; R. R. Pratt, Geo. Volmillar, E. F. Scoville, Jas. A. Cochrane, Jas. Coch- rane, Joseph Mallinson, w. H. Porter, |. Reed, R. M. Rexford, Niles Scoville and George Potter, who held an inquest and found verdict of death by heart disease.
 NUF CED.
Connecticut western news., 1874-07-03

Collins Graves, who rode so fast down the Mill River valley to warn the people of approaching danger, is said to be the first milkman who ever ran away from water.
 Among the candidates for admission to West Point is one named Sauermilch, from Pennsylvania. Should he graduate he may do for frontier service, but he can never represent the cream of the army.
Connecticut western news., 1874-07-03
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 scriptiOn 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 the proper credit, and in the event of an error to 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, the regular receipt of the paper with the date to which the subscription is paid plainly printed thereon is prima face evidence of its ac- ceptance as correct. J. L. PEAsE.
Connecticut western news., 1874-07-03

Births are being announced as Our Young Folks for June,' in Massachusetts paper.
 Captain Fry's willow has started wood. yard in New Orleans. She numbers hel friends in that city by the cords.
 A Washington paper denies the story that George Alfred rammed his umbrella down the throat of his antagonist and ther opened it.
 What kind of sassages is them ? queriee an old lady of the young man of literature and peanuts. as he passed through the trair selling bananas.
Connecticut western news., 1874-07-03

Norfolk.
 It has occurred to me that with it's large circulation, THE NEWS must have many readers who have relatives in this place, or perhaps former residents who have friends inferred in our cemetery, who would be in terested in the controversy here over it. Ii you will lend your columns for their bene- fit will give brief summary of the mat ter. It has been too long apparent that our burying ground was becoming crowded and more space was required for inter- ments, and the yard-a sunny hillside gent ly sloping to the south and west-being considered pleasant one, the most natural thing seemed to be to enlarge it. Efforts were therefore made to purchase lot of a little more than two acres adjoining, but the owner, Dr. J. H. Stevens, refused to sell. After much talk and many delays, the town finally decided to appropriate it, and the subject was finally brought before commissioners year ago the present month June). A fair and lengthy hearing was had, ending in the towns receiving in con- sideration of nine hundred and fifty dollars to be paid to the Doctor, title to the land from the Superior Court. The price was a liberal one-probably three times its real value-but it was plainly stated before the commissioners that, inasmuch as the Dec tor was unwilling to part with the land, it. was the desire to pay well. This would seem to decide the matter, but on the mon ey being rendered to the Doctor he refused it, so it was placed in proper hands subject to his disposal. Now in those days there were Seventies as we'll as Townites, and in March last the adherents of the Doctor suc- ceeded in getting town meeting warned to reconsider the subject. It was thin meet ing and altogether peculiar gathering, be ing composed mainly of people from the extreme out parts of the town, having no friends buried in the yard, and in no way interested in it except as its price affected their taxes, with sprinkling of paupers whose interest in the matter was at least not visible. A lady taxpayer at my elbow asks here, sWhat would be the impropriety in woman's having vote on a question so near the heart, as to where their dead shall be lain?' Women are always asking unpleasant things; no end to a woman's tongue you know. Not long since, on gentleman telling lady that 'the man was the head of the woman,' (and you know that's in the Scriptures, MT. Editor,l she
Connecticut western news., 1874-07-03

Have you Blasted Hopes" asked a young lady of librarian with handkerchief tied over his jaw. No ma'am, said he, fits only blasted toothache."
 The San Francisco captain who traded the ships Bible for thirteen plugs of tobac . co, is spoken of very severely by the relig ious press of that city.
Connecticut western news., 1874-07-03
Sharon.

About week since a street COW in at
 tempting to scale the front fence Of Mir. Newton Bartram, got hung on the pickets, and in backing down took several of the plckets and bent the top railing from Its place. Nearly all the male residents of Sharon street have signed protest against cattle running at large on the highway, and have expressed their determination to abate this nuisance. The haywards are called up on to do their duty without fear or favor of any man, and hereafter all cattle found at large on the Sharon main street will be dealt with according to the provisions of the law. V
Connecticut western news., 1874-07-03

MOWERS AND HAY RAKEs. Wilbur & Van Benschoten, Salisbury, Ct., are agents for the Buckeye Mower 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. (9.OO)-I2w40
Connecticut western news., 1874-07-03
New MilfOrd.


 The masons commenced laying brick for the new block of stores on Bank street week before st.....South Main street has been graded at an expense of $20O, and it appears much improved. A concrete walk is soon to be laid on the east side of the street......The interest in the water ques- tion' seems to have revived with the warm weather. Water failed to come last year because of the difficulties which arose in trying to fix a price upon the stream from which it was thought best to obtain the needed supply. Another brook has now been found which promises more water, but the distance of bringing it is longer and consequently the expenses larger. $l6,- 900 have been subscribed or invested in water stock, and practical men who have carefully estimated the expense, report that $600O more are needed to do the work. The Fire Association will probably make up the required amount, as this seems the most feasible plan for giving the village protection from fire, and they are now get ting an amendment to their charter, grant ing them power to hold stock in the Water Co., for this purpose. Our sub-chorus which sang the Creation with MT. Buck ingham last winter, have been practising Elijah under the directions of Col. Blinn, to be ready for the concert to be given in Washington next fall. For driving the rats from the various houses at which they have practiced during the past two months, they have earned the thanks of many grateful hearts......The frequent rains have nicely started the grass on Main street. and all are learning to regard it with much pride.
Connecticut western news., 1874-07-03

A Scotchman went to lawyer once fol advice and detailed the circumstances ot the case. Have you told me the facts pre- cisely as they occurred ? asked the lawyer Oh! aye, sir ? replied he, I thought it bes to tell ye the plain truth. Ye can put the lies onto it yourself.'
Connecticut western news., 1874-07-03

ICE CREAM.-Mr. Norton Negus, at the Restaurant in this village, keeps constantly on hand nicely favored ice cream. Parties furnished at short notice, and on reasonable terms. 4w5l
Connecticut western news., 1874-07-03
Speeial Autiee. W edding Presents.

Real BrOnzes-Historical, Mytho- logical and Ideal Subjects; also, Birds and Animals.l
 C!Ocks-Singly and in sets, in Marble and Bronze. Carnage Clocks and Alarms. French Novelties, Card Receivers, Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, Library Sets, Candlesticks, Inkstands, Match Stands, Ormolu Goods, &c.
 Silverware-Of the various styles, latest patterns and cased in the most ap- proved manner.
 Fans-Of Satin, Silk and Gilt. Large Black Fans with flower ornamentation. Above goods all new. Some have been opened the past week.
 Y. STEELE & SON.
 $40 MAIN ST.,
 Hartford, Ct, eS Store closed at 6 1-S o'clock, Saturday evenings excepted.
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Connecticut western news., 1874-07-03
Aollte Akrs.

**a We shall feel greatly obliged to any of our friends in the county, or elsewhere, who will send particulars of any of interest which may come under their notice.
Connecticut western news., 1874-07-03

ET A Sunday school teacher having asked what became of men who deceive their fellow-men. was promptly answered i: They go to Europe
Connecticut western news., 1874-07-03
DIE

In this village, June ssth, Whiting L. Ayres, aged 75 years At West Cornwall, June 29th, Norman P. Dib- ble, aged GA years.
 At Amenia, June 2Tth, John Van steenburgh, aged 50 years.
 At Amenia Union, June 27th, Southard Hitch cock, aged 57 years.
 At Tyringham, June 18th, Mrs. Albert Thomp- SOD, aged 54,
Connecticut western news., 1874-07-03
MAR REED.

At Falls Village, June 23rd, at the residence of the brides parents by Rev. ". c. Smith. Mir. Jnc. Carroll of New Marlboro, Mass, and Miss Lydia Wolf of the former place.
 At Cornwall, June 17th, at the residence of the bride. by Rev. D. s. Stevens, Wm. B. H. Hewitt and Katie, only daughter of John Harrison, all of Cornwall,
Connecticut western news., 1874-07-03
4ew Adrertisentemts.
Grand Catholic Picnic.

NNHE Catholics of Lakeville and vicinity will 1 hold their nual Picnic on the Fourth of July, in Gov. Holley's grove. good time is ex- pected Music for Dancing by full string band. Dancing to commence at Il o'clock. Come one, come a 1wb1
Connecticut western news., 1874-07-03
BOR N.

Dewitt.
 At Canaan, June 24th, son to Mr. Pequigney
Connecticut western news., 1874-07-03

The Widder Again.-DEER EDITOR. If remember writ a few weeks ago re- lating to the advertisement by the Kent bachelor contained in ure paper. now take my pen in hand once more to let u kno that sense writ the former I have seen Widder from Kent at Berton Gilbert's where she was doin some tradin, and 1 may as well say here that it is the best place to trade enywheres around, for he doos sell dredful cheep. Wall this wdder spoke very highly of the bachelor, and sed he had pade her Considerable atenshun at one time and mother; but sum things she sed l don't approve of, namely: his fond ness for playing cards and dancing. I haint never been brought up to konsider them things rite, and I wont have such nexam- pie set before Samule. boys of his age are apt enuf to get on the rode to ruin without havin a step-father to Iced em on. A noth- CT reeson is that Timothy, my departed companion, left good many good close, Che was rather extravagant Tn dress, good deel more so than be,) and 1t was his last wish that if got mother pardner it shud be one who cood ware them out,a as it wood be good while afore Samule wood grow to em. Now Timothy was ruther short and thick sot, and from the Kent woman's descripshun of the bachelor do not think they wood fit him tall. I shall try and observe the dyin wish of MT. Simpson-mi konshince wood trubble me if did not. l hope the bachelor wont feel hard because have give my reasons thru the colums of the MUSE, for as the rest of our correspond ence has been publick this may as we'll be the same. think my reesons are suffish- unt, and l hope he wont think of breech of promis case. Ures truly,
 J. A. SIMPSON.
 Warren, June sotb, 1874.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-02-12
PRATT'S ASTRAL OIL

Absolutely safe. Perfectly odorless. Always
Uniform. Illuminating qualities superior to gas.
Burns in any lamp without danger OF exploding or
taking lire. Manufactured expressly to dlSplace
the Sc OF volatile ana DANCE Gus oils Its safety
under every possible test, and its perfect burning
quail les, are proved BY its continued uoe in over
800, 600 families.
Millions OF gallons have been sold and no acct
dent--direCtly or udrectlN-hds ever occurred from
burning. storing or handling it.
The immense early loss TO life and property, re-
sulting from the oil cheap and dangerous oils in
the United States IA appalling
The insurance Companies and Fire Commission
ers throughout the country recommend the As
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Send for circular.
For sale at retail by the trade generally, and at
Wholesale by the proprietors, CHAS, PRATT
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Boiled Cider
A NICE ARTICLE. For sale by
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-02-12

i How either Eek may tasclnate and gain tne
love and affections of any person they choose H.
stantly. This simple mental requirement all can
possess, free, by mail, for loc, together WIN mar
rage guide, Egyptian Oracle, Dreams, Hints to
Ladies Wedd Night Shirt &c. queer book
Address I. " I.LIAM Il co. Pubs Phlla. ian224W
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-02-12

Adamson Don't fall to try Il. Baisam
The following are few of the names of those
who have used this remedy: Mrs. COY. Cony, Mrs.
Hon. James W. Bradbury, Anson p. Morrill, ex-
Governor of Maine, Mrs. Col Thomas Lamba rd
Mrs. Col Thomas Lang. Hon J. J. Eveleth. Mavor
of Augusta, Rev. Or. Kicker, Rev. r. v. Martin,
Rev. c. r. Penney, Rev VIM. A. Drew, Rev H. r
Wood. Col. +. NJ Drew, Secretary OF State: Hon. j
T. Woodward, state Librarian; Col. Geo. W. stan.
ley President First National Bank: Hon. b. II
Cushman President Granite National Bank: :. W.
Lane, Secretary OF Senate: Warren l.. Alden, Ban.
ger; Charles G. Nutter, Esq, ~ fremont street,
Emory Cook and many others in Providence; W
+. Morrell, Esq. Portland, and fifty thousand 9th
too numerous TO mention.
From Alonzo $. Weed, Publisher of lions Her
aid, 80 BromHeld street Boston, June Is, 1873:
DIR. FRANK W. kISsMAN-Dear Sir bot
ties OF your "ADAMSON'S BOTANIC COUGH
BALSAM" have been used in my family with the
most gratifying results. We esteem il one OF the
best OF medicines. A. s. WEED.
No. 3, BEACON, STREET,
Boston, Sept. 5, 1872.
Mr.. FRANK W. KISsMAN Augusta, Me-:
Dear SRI am very anxious to say a word in re-
gard To your Adams ms Botanic Cough Balsam. /
have been great sufferer IRON a cough tor nearly
year, try ing a great many cough remedies anu
costing me d large amount OF money. found then,
all useless until met friend who had been lroub b.
led as | was, and he recon- uendcd AuamsOnis bal
sam, saying that he had been cured BY it conse-
quentIy procure n bottle at once, and used II
according TO directions. After using one bottle
my cough and cold left me Immediately, as by
,nugie. have since recommended It to Others in
Adsmson's Cough BalsaDi as being the best remedy
that has ever been produced TOR coughs and colds
Respectfully yours, ~
Large Bottles as 4 75 Gents.
FOR SALE BY ALL DRUGGISTS.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-02-12

These Spectacles manufactured from ''Ni-
mute Crystal Pebbles melted together, and are
called Dia mOnd account OF their hardness and
brllliancy.
1t is well known that spectacles eat from Rrazil
ian scotch pebbles are very injurious To the eve
because of their polarizing light.
Having been tested with the polarlscope, the dia'
mond lenses have been found 10 admit fifteen pei
cent less heated rays than any other pebble.
They are ground with great scientific accuracy
are free from chromotic alterations ard produce a
tanned in spectacl S.
Manufactured by the SPENCER OPTICAL
MANUFACTURING CONF ANY, New York. Fui
sale by responsible agents in every city IN the Tn.
ion. +. ROWSE, Jeweler and Opticidn, is sole
Agent for Augusta Me, from whom they can only
lac obtained. No peddlers employed. DO not buy
a pair unless YOU sec the trade mark =.
apr7- teod&wiy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-02-12
STAR LAMINA WARE

TABLE SHIELDS, PLATE WATER PITCHER, TEA
AND COFFEE PoT STANDS &C > nj one dollar amt
receive prepaid sample of this elegant ami useful
Plated Table Furniture round oval. Every
family needs and Will buy these goo;s Agents are
making money. More wanted-la lies and gentle
men. JAM AW
STARLAMINA WARE. 90 reekm.tn 81 y. Y.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-11-17
THE COUhTS.


To-day, Daniel Webster, was charged with
being an idle and suspicious character, without
any means of support, and lOafer about tip
pling houses. 1t was testified that he il cOntin,
ually drunk; chain gang for ninety DAYS. MaIy
Belt, disturbing the quiet of Georgetown; IS.
PaIrlck HarTigan, forfeited collateral. ,Jamss
Brooks, same. Charles Wheeler, loud ami
toisterous; SIS. Also, charged with carrying a
razor; $50. Christian HOlstOn, charged several
weeks ago with keeping vicious dog, which
bit boy named VIM. Dawes, was summoned .
appear in court, or show cause why he should
rot be punished for refusal to kill the dog, in
compliance with the order of the court WIN.
Green, larceny of three skirts worth $40.
fined go. Betsey Romney, assault and
battery on Catherine Middleton; fined g
and costs. James Dalton, charged with assault
and battery on johanna ). Allen, a resDecrs-
BILE looking lady, who testified that Dalton as
saulted her son in most brutal manner, when
she locked out he was beating his head against
the fence, when she went out 10 his aid ami
Dalton seized by the hair, pulling her towards
him, calling her bad names, and beat her in
Tue face he then pulled her by her hair into the
street and threw her down and kicked her in
her face and side. The physician who attended
her ttstlhed that he was sent for 70 see Mrs.
Allen, whom he t0und III s state of great ner-
vous excitement and prOstrstiOn. She was
badly bruised and had been very rough
ly used. The little son of Mrs. Allen
zorro borated what Mrs. Allen had stated
as dld several others. The trouble seemed to
have originated about the children OF Mrs
Allen, whom Dalton had threstene 1 70 punish
L
stated that Dalton kicked Mrs. Allen when she
w9s down, first with one foot and then with the
Otner. For defense q color woman testified
that she saw Mr.. Dalton chase Mrs. Aliens
children round the corner, and that Mrs. AL
len ran out and struck Dalton blow on the
head with stick, which drew blood. He then
caught hold Of her and a tussle commenced tor
the stick, when she was knock ed or pulled
Gown. cOloTed man aisO testified TO seeing
N rs. y. strike Dalton, who kicked her. AM
other cOlOTed woman testified that MIRA a
struck the first lick, and that Dalton then
caught her by the throat and hair of the head
Defense wished to introduce proof that Mrs
Aliens children had annoyed Mr.. D.. but rhe
court ruled 1t out. Mr.. Dalton is a stout man
anG Mrs. A. rather 8 delicate woman apps-
reEty. Thecourt, after reciting the testimony,
stated that, admitting that the children had
annoyed the defendant, and that Dalton had
found 1t necessary to defend himself from the
blows Of Mrs. Allen, yet ne had exceeded mis-
privilege, and had no right to pursue the as
ssult so far a. lie had. He dned Dalton $50 ami
costs, An apI cal was taken and bonds gwen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-11-17
al E X Il NDRIA.

HOUSE BUGNED.-The house near tbs fer
tiizer mandatory On the north side OF Broad
Creek, a few miles below the city, was totally
destroyed by fire on Saturday last. 1t belonged
70 the owner OF the factory, but whether insured
or not is unknown.
JKALoUsT.-AmOng the cases reported at
police headquarters this morning was that OF a
coloreO woman named Martha Chapman, alias
Brown, who on sat 1rday night last went home
and not finding her husband Frank there, ASKED
her daughter where be was. Her daug hteT told
her she GA not know where he was, as he had
not come home. The ira;e mother then sci zed
club, aud saying "I'Il fad him. p" proceeded
at once to tlsht0Tn. in booth at which place
sure enough, she did find him leaning un1n tha
Wilson, bailing from Washington. whom, with-
cut more ado, she struck a powerful blow, sniff
ting open the skin of her forehead ana almost
knocking out one OF her eyes. The tickle nus
Dand has not since been heard of. anu his Jealous
spouse had 10 pay 80 for her revenge.-G1=ettc,
last eveniH9.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-11-17

e MAX Msretzek has organized an entire
opera troupe, without high-pr stars.
~ The government of Saxopy has prohibited
the practice OF cremation in that kingdom,
Il st. Louis is now trying two notable ex.
pefinents IN the street.car line-the tireless an
glne and the two-st0ry car.
~ The first through train from Baltimore for
CHcaSo, via the Baltimore and Ohio railroai .
1877 BAL timore last evening at 1890.
81 Moltke went to his country home for =
Berlin. What for? ~
Est Louis has a wonder on exhibition known
as tie colossal yoUDg lady, who weighs In1
pounds ana Is only nineteen years of age.
SAt Cam Grant, Arizona IateIy. a solais
horse. S"fs"y
6-ln one precinct OF T U lton countv Ko mn
election was held, no one In the vicinity seem
ing to be aware OF the event.
" The Valley Falls (N.Y Catholics bavs
resolved mat not more than i've Carriages shall
be allowed at any funeral within that parish,
@The meanest man has Just been discovered
IN washington county, Iowa. He has applied
invalid. "is 10 al
srThe Chicago extension of the Bal.imora
ara ONO railroad having been Completed. req
uisr trains between Chicago and Raiiimossa
commenced running to-day.
- Judge Benedict, Of New York. has orantaa
an extension OF twenty days to allow the DEAN
Giants to answer In the suit of Edna Dean Proc.
tor, against the New York Graphic for libel.
special dispatch to La Liberte, dated
war in the Argentine Republic has ended with
compromise, By the terms Of which Amelia
media resigns the Presidency and new eiscrinns
are 70 be held shortly,