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Connecticut western news., 1874-04-03
[For the Connecticut Western News.l The Coming Political Struggle.
On to the Rescue.
BY MRS. CLARA BAKER,

Rouse brothers, rouse; and your standard
 raise high On the wings of the wind, in the breeze let
 it fly, Press on to the conflict, determined to save The tempted and fallen, from death and the
 grave. Let the temperance banner triumphantly
 wave Ger the land called the home of the free
 and the brave. On; on to the rescue, united and true, With strict prohibition and temperance in
 view. Press on to the ballot box, vote for the
 men Who will strive to enforce the laws now
 and then. Let the temperance banner triumphantly
 wave, Der the land called the home of the free
 and the brave. Let every one rally, there's no time to lose, And temperance men for officers choose, There's enough of you brothers, who love
 the right way, If you're only united, to carry the day. Let the temperance banner triumphantly
 wave, Ger the land called the home of the free
 and the hraYe. Haste, to crush out of office the men who
 love gain, Who care not how many a poor victim |.
 slain, Who themselves love the wine cup, in ss-
 cret too we'll To hinder the villains who buy and who
 sell. Let the temperance banner triumphantly
 wave, Der the land called the home of the free
 and the brave. Let your motto be onwa.d, in your work
 perseyere, And thousands of homes you will gladden.
 and cheer, Clear out the rum-shops, down with the
 trade, And the vile, cursed traffic by which drunk
 ards are made. Let the temperance banner triumphanuy
 wave, Der the land called the home of the free
 and the brave. To lovers of justice, of truth and of right, Haste, to drive from our land, this terrible
 blight, Wipe out from our midst this horrible
 stain, By which, every year, tens of thousands are
 slain. Let the temperance banner triumphantly
 wave, Der the land called the home of the free
 and the brave. What brave old Ohio has nobly begun, God grant that each state may do in their
 turn; Not till rum is abolished, and the tyrant is
 chained, Will it's slaves be released or the victory
 gained. Let the temperance banner triumphantly
 wave, Ger the land called the home of the free
 and the brave.
Connecticut western news., 1874-04-03
Sheffield.

SAA~-AOAue
 During the Lenten season It is not to be expected that local items will be numerous, for after the gayeties of the winter it is quite fitting that we retire from public du- ties for time, and then too we newspaper gossips have much to report of sometimes, so 'tis we'll that we keep silence for one month in the year at least, attend to our own business and let our neighbors alone !; this is my excuse for silence during the past weeks......The High School closed last week after session of eighteen weeks we believe the examlnations passed off satis- factorily to the pupils, and they express much regret at parting with their instruct or, MT. Warner. as his place is to be filled by stranger whose name is as yet un- known to us; our High School is becoming quite famous, as it has new principal each term. With the coming of spring we hear of weddings, and rumors of we'd dings in this vicinity. On the evening of the 2oth inst. MT. and Mrs. Edgar Shears celebrated thelr Paper Wedding, Gone year after marriage). About 45 gueste were present, and many and tasteful gifts were presented in the way of paper articles, suit able to this occasion. The daughter of MT. Shears, beautiful babe, excited much interest as she made her debut in society at this time, somewhat younger than it is the privilege of young ladies generally ..... The marriage of Mir. Hayes of Southington, Conn.,, to Miss Nora Candee of this town. was consummated at the residence of the brides father the 25th inst. The serious illness of the mother made this a sad oc- casion as she could not witness the nup- tials. In the marriage of Miss Candee, Sheffield loses one of its best teachers, for she has done good servlce here and in neighboring towns for many years, but we trust our loss is but gain to one of South ington's citizens. .Rumor tells us to whisper of another mating which doubtless will take place ere this passes the criticism of your readers. In village not far dis tant there dwells a lone widow whose bus band gave his life for his country. For years she has received the consolations of Uncle Sam to the amount of $2oO. co per year, (so our informant says). However, this does not bring happiness cur widow receives proposal from the father of a family who seeks mother for his nine motherless little ones! She sighs, No one to love, none to caress-and Providence opens the way to happiness. This heroine gladly yields up her pension and accepts some one to love her. Is not this noble sacrifice '? What man can do more for his country? Mark this ye men who boast of woman's avarice! Love weighs down the money in this case, and we hope our wid- ow may find she hath chosen the better part. Time will tell. LUNA.
Connecticut western news., 1874-04-03
S hRrOms

h0rOM.
 The republicans of this town held eau GUS on Saturday, March 2sth. and nomi- mated for representatives Gen. Charles F. Sedgwick of this village, and Horace Dun- bar of Ellsworth, both excellent men and worthy of the suffrages of their fellow cit izens. The General represented the town in the first legislature that convened in the present State House at New Haven, and al- though he can hardly expect to be elected in so strong Democratic town as this is at present, he has the honor of nomination for the last legislature to meet there. It is doubtful if there is another similar case in the state......Mr. Myron Dakin has sold the Stoddard farm to MT. Clark Juckett, who IS we'll known to the merchants of this county as pedler of stationery, having been number of years employed as such by H. D. Barnum of Amenia Union. ALPHA,
Connecticut western news., 1874-04-03
. A T Q Court of Probate holden at sharon with A in and for the District of sharon, on the 30th

l. A Court of Probate holden at sharon, with A in and for the District of sharon, on the 3Oth day of March, A. D. 1874
 Present, Charles l.. Prindle, Esq. Judge.
 This Court doth find that Isaac N. Bartram truR- tee of the joint estate of Samuel l.. Gagsr and George E. Gager, of said Sharon, assigned in in- solvency for the benefit of their creditors has siy- en notice ae ordered by this Court to ali persons Interested in said estate, to appear before this Court the present day at o'clock in the loren oon to be heard relative to the appointment of Oom- mtssionere to receive and decide upon the claims of the creditors of said estate and now on due hearing ofall parties concerned in the premises, this Court doth appoint Eben W. Chaffce and Fitch Landon Esq, Commissioners for the pur- poses aforesaid. And this Court doth decree that three months from this date be allowed and linn tied to said creditors to exhibit their claims against said estate to said Commissioners, who, having been sworn according to law, will meet for the purpose of receiving and deciding upon said claims at the Town Hall in said Sharon, on the 11th day of May and on the 22nd day of June, AID. 1874, at o'clock in the forenoon of each of said days. And this Court doth order that notice of such limitation, and of the names of such C0nmis- sionerR and of the times and places of their meet nge to receive claims against said estate, be giv en te all persons interested therein by the pnbl- cation of this order for one month in two weekly newspapers publt he'd nearest the place where said estate is in settlement, and by posting CODY of the came on the nearest sign post, and that a copy of this order be sent by mail, or otherwise, to any known creditor of said estate hving with ont said District within one week from this date
 Certified from Record,
 4w36 CHAS. F. SEDGWICK, Clerk.
Connecticut western news., 1874-04-03
New Milford.

New Milford.
 Upon reading of what was being done by their sisters in Ohio, many of our good la dies were moved to inquire what they could do here for the cause of temperance Ten or twelve rum holes were daily dispensing their liquid poison in violation of law, and our men seemed to lack the courage to even ask these drunkard and pauper ma kers to pay as the law demands for the privilege of doing this work. Key. Jas Boner of the Congregational church an- nounced that he would preach to the ladies upon the subject, and large audience came to hear him, The ladies were clearly shown of their privileges and responsibili- ties. They were asked to commence by banishing liquor ln all forms from thelr own homes, and organize for all kinds of temperance work. To circulate the pledge j; petition the dealers to give up the traffic, and in all the ways which woman's quick wits could devise to work to create sound public opinion concerning the use and abuse of liquors. The ladies interested in the subject soon after met and organized a Temperance Union. A president, secreta- ry, treasurer and board of managers were appointed, and committees formed to cir culate petition setting forth the evils of the traffic and urging the vendors to leave business for some honorable and honest calling. This petition received the sigma lures of nearly one thousand women, and was presented by committee of three of their number, on Tuesday last, to every liquor seller in the village. It is too early to judge of the effect, but the ladies are we'll organized, meet each week at the Con- gregational chapel for prayer as well as business, and seem determined in wise and judicious way to accomplish all in their power. They believe Gold fashioned as it may scem,) in the efficacy of prayer. They believe that God can change the heart of even rum seller, and they rely wholly up- on His help, whilst they are quick to use all the means He has placed in their power. At their request. the Episcopa! and Metho- dist ministers have preached upon temper ance during the week past, and LOW the pledge is to be thoroughly circulated throughout the town. The men are pledged to sback them up,' and it is hoped and be- lieved that public opinion can be educated to the right point. c.
Connecticut western news., 1874-04-03
West Cornwall.

'" GSS OVEn
 Look out for disappointments among the aspirants for political honors Dog fights are frequent but of voluntary nature 'Tige' seems to be the boss dog ..Sher- if Scoville has had tussle with the meas les, but we are glad to learn that he is com ing out all right. Vet. surgeon Cole re- ports his business as being very brisk now a-days, and that he has not lost case this Spring.. Last week Wednesday, a scaf- fold on which some men were at work shingling the parsonage, gave way and let them all down in heap. Every man was more or less injured, but none seriously When will folks learn to put up scaffolds securely?... ...Our old friend and neighbor. T. L. Hart Esq, has taken unto himself wife from among the goodly danes of Sharon. We congratulate and wish them much joy......By the death of Wm. Green we lose noble hearted, kind neighbor and an honest man from our midst. We learn that he was about making preparations to visit Sheffield, England, hls native place.
 NUF CED.
Connecticut western news., 1874-04-03
Falls Village No. 2.
JNcLE JOHN.

The dramatic entertainment was repeat ed on Thursday evening of last week be- fore large and appreciative audience.... Benjamin Nodin. half foolish lad, stole horse belonging to John B. Owen, from the residence of Lyman Wickham in South Canaan, on Sunday evening last. A re ward of twenty dollars was offered for his apprehension, and on Monday evening dispatch was received from Lee, Mass, to the effect that his capture had been made. He was brought down on the train on Tues day morning and was immediately arraign- ed and committed in default of two hun dred dollars bonds. .....Speaking of egg sto- ries, think that this place ought to have the medal eff anY) for big hen berries. John A. Decker's hen laid an egg so large on Monday that the nest wouldn't hold it after the hen got off......W. J. Canfield's house is rapidly approaching completion......Ir. J. J. AYerill intends establishing drug store in the rooms now occupied by J. D.
 Clemans, who we understand is to leave us soon. SPHINX.
Connecticut western news., 1874-04-03
E0lls Village amd AmesYiIle.

The Amateur Dramatic Association re- peated their entertainment last Thursday evening. Although the prlce of admission was reduced nearly half, they realized about $4O.0o. The parts were we'll assigned, well rendered, and on the whole perfect suc- cess. From the four entertainments they have netted $20O... The sporting frater- nlty of this place had glorious treat one day last week in the shape of genuine dog fight. Ten dollars side were wa gered and the brutes let loose in barn. After closely contested battle of one hours duration. the terror of Falls Village, the Bully Bull Dog was vanquished. He nas since died from the effects of the pun ishment .....A collection was taken at the Methodist church few Sundays since for Foreign Missions. Among the promised donations sent from the gallery on slip of paper was as follows: One set false teeth; one old hat one load of coal pair of shoes two hours labor, &c. Haven't learned whether the above has been for warded or not......Geo. H. Brown has stocked his store in Amesville and appears to have good patronage. It is undoubt- edly great accommodation to people liv ing In that vicinity ......O. N. Frisco of Botsford, Ct., will occupy the Housatonic R. R. House after the first of April, Mr. Appleby retiring. .....The H. R. R. Go. sent out this week passenger car which has been thoroughly repaired and had all the modern improvements attached. The painting is different from their other cars the plain yellow being relieved by dark strlpes. MT J. J. Ferris, the master car builder, IS master of his trade, and can turn out car equal to the next. About two dozen men went from the company's works to Salisbury last week to be made voters, ready for the spring election...... Conductor Stillson removes from Amesville to Falls Village, it being more convenient for him.. We see wagons loaded with old chairs, cook stoves, feather beds, bureaus and old boots these days, to remind us that this is moving world, world of change. Deliver us !...... The new freight locomo- tive, Henry Leavitt. No. 6, was drawn by an extra train to the repair shops on Mon- day. to be set up and got ready for work This does not look as though the company expected very hard times this season.
 UNCLE JOHN.
Connecticut western news., 1874-04-03

cut, at close of business Feb. 27th, 1874.
 RESOURCES. Loans and Discounts, $a73 6b534 OY0rdrafts, 70Q.74 U: 5. Bonds to secure circulation, 150 100000 oTaeF one frS ssocRs Rd Bonds and hortgages ss7so Due from National Banks, 9,b32 28 Banking House, T,S1530 Current Expenses, S26O4 Taxes Paid 1.lOsb5 Checks and other Cash Items, a'7iT'TS Bills of other National Banks 1,OO5.OO Fractional Currency, Uncluding Nickele. 68l. .l4 Specie, (Coin), a3OO.O0 Legal Tender Notes, 16,l6s.00
 Total Resources, sO,0la.sO
 LIABILITIES. Capital Stock paid in, $500 oOoOo Surplus Funds, 100000 Exchange, l6S.69 Profit and Loss, 4c963a s1.as N.toPs Bank Circulation Outstanding lasossSS Dividends Unpaid, S68OO Individual Deposits, Ill, ,ss4.sS Demand Certificates of Deposit, 1,7ss.sO Due to National Banks, 27,l28.Ss special Interest Account, 3,3o0.00
 Total Liabilities, $SsO,OIaoo STATE OF CONNECTICUT,
 County of Litchfeld. ss.
 A. c. RANDALL Cashier, do solemnly swear that the above statement is true, to the best of my knowledge and belief
 A. c. RANDALL, Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 18th day
 LEE P. DEAN, Justice of the Peace. Correct-Attest:
 FREDERICK MILES,
Connecticut western news., 1874-04-03

R. district, or with the scene of the late Indian depredations, the former being 800 miles north of us. and theslatter the same distance west of us. A letter recently written by Gen. H azen from the Yellow stone country, is very severe, and believe unjustly SO, on the Northern Pacific coun- try, or at least that portion of it between the Missouri river and the Red River of the North. We here of course are sorry that the Northern Pacific has fallen into any thing like decline, for all desire to see the whole Northwest thickiy settled, as 1t de- serves to be- If the towns along the North. ern Pacific are suffering from the reverscs of that great national enterprise, the exact reverse is the case with Yankton and the towns on the Dakota Southern R. R.. for the delay in completing the Northern Pa. cifc compels all the freight and other busi- ness destined for the Upper Missouri country to pass up the river from Yankton, which fact will tend to rapidly develop this section of Dakota.
 Many hundreds of industrious farmers in New England are renting farms from year to year, and making but little or noprogress financially, who could with ;he same amount of perseverance, open up in three years, at the West, farm superior in ev-I cry respect to those they now cultivate SO carefully, except in nearness to the sea- board. We invite not only farmers, but mechanics and business men. with their in- dustry and their capital, to come and make thelr homes among us. You will find that the same sun shines on you as brightly here as in New England, and kind-hearted friends and neighbors will welcome you, whether you come alone sim ply to spy out the land, or whether you come to settle permanently, bringing your household goods with you.
 JAMES s. FosTRR,
 Commissioner of Immigration.
 Yankton, Dakota, March 9Otb. 1874.
Connecticut western news., 1874-04-03

Buy YeuR OHN DRINKS. The California Legislature evidently approves of the Phil adelphia plan of conviyiality-'eYery man pa, ing for his own drinks.' 1t has passed a law making 1t a misdemeanor to invite any one to drink at public bar, or for any person to accept such an invitation. This Is novel temperance idea, which deserves to be perpetuated. Most drunkards truth fully attribute their degradation to their lack of frmness in originally resisting the importunities of their friends when urged to join in liquor drinking. In ordinary European drinking places, every man calls for what he wants, drinks 1t himself. and pays for it himself. Treating is almost exclusively an American fashion, and it ought to be done away with.
Connecticut western news., 1874-04-03
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. scripttOn is paid thus. R. B. Smith 5Jul74 indicates that MT. Smith has paid for his paper to see to 1t that their account as indicated by the date on their papers, is always correct and when they pay for 9 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 as the regular receipt ot the paper with the date to which the subscription is paid plainly printed thereon, is prima acie evidence of its ac ceptance as correct. J. L. PEAsE
Connecticut western news., 1874-04-03

BKRoRxR ON SroNAom.-In one of Beech CTS Friday evening class meetings lately, baldheaded stranger, who had very pc culiar voice, which made everybody smile, told how his mother taught him to be good and do good every day, and how he had been doing 90 ever since. Mr. Beecher, smiling, and amid uproarous mirth of the audience, said that the brother had pret- ty head, round and full, and SO on; that probably he had good chest underneath 1t, snd good stomach underneath that. That made all the difference in the world. It was not much credit to man with good physique to do good every day. But suppose a man has been created with a dyspeptic stomach. He would always be moaning that there was nothing to live for. and nothing to live by to get that. He went groaning and meaning along, thank ful to God that every man did not kick him. Tell that man to be happy and cheerful and dc good always? Why, it would be worse than mockery to him. The church, said MT. Beecher, shas got to carry men with all sorts of heads and stomachs. You can't turn out men as you turn out candles-all fashioned in one mould
Connecticut western news., 1874-04-03
A T Court of Probate holden at sharon, with A in and for the District of Sharon, on the 30th day of March A. D. 1874 v

A T Court of Probate holden at sharon, with A- in and for the District of Sharon, on the 30th day of March, A. D. 1874.
 Present, Charles L. Prihdle, Esq, Judge.
 This Court doth find that Isaac N. Bartram ,trus- tee of the estate of George w. Gager of eaid Shar- on. assigned in insolvency, for the beneft of his creditors, has given notice, ordered by this Court, to all persons interested in said order to appear before this Court the present day at nine o'clock in the forenoon to be heard relative to the appointment of commissioners 10 receive and de- eide upon the claims of the creditors of said es- tate and now on due hearing of all parties con. cerned in the premises, this Court doth appoint missioners for the purposes aforesaid. And this be allowed and limited to said creditors to exhibit their claims against said estate to said Commis sioners. who, having been sworn according to law, will meet for the purpose of receiving and de- ciding upon said claims at the Town Hall in said sharon on the 11th day of May and on the 18th day of July, A. D. 1874, at o'clock in the forenoon of each of said days. And this Court doth order that notice of such limitation. and of the names of such Commissioners, and of the times and plans Of their meeting to receive claims be given to all persons interested therein by the publication of this order for one month in two weekly newepa- pers published nearest the place where said estate is in settlement, and by posting a copy of the same on the nearest sign post, and that copy of this order be sent by mall. or otherwise to any known creditor of said estate living without said District within one week from this date.
 Certified from record.
 4w3S CHAS. F. SEDGWICK, Clerk.
Connecticut western news., 1874-04-03

CLAMs.-Mr. Negus at his restaurant keeps constantly on hand, round and long clans, shell oysters, tea, soap, &c., &c Those long clans are little troublesome about preparing for cooking, but they are much cheaper, richer and every way better than any other kind of clans, or even oys. ters.
Connecticut western news., 1874-04-03

The shortest and surest way to live with honor in the world, is to be in reality what you would appear to be; and if we observe, we shall find that all human virtues increase and strengthen themselves by the practice and experience of them,
Connecticut western news., 1874-04-03
Democratic Caucus

TYRE Democratic electors of this Town gre re-. A quested to meet at the Town Hall on Saturday next the 4th inst, at o'clock D. m, for the pur- pose O choosing candidates for the Legislature, Justices of the Peace, and Judge of Probate.
 Per order of fCOMMITTEE. Salisbury, Ct., April Ist, 1874, 1wSs
Connecticut western news., 1874-04-03

The Yale giee slub will probably make a tour of the western cities during the spring vacation. The route will probably be via New York, Albany, Syracuse, Koch ester, Bufeale, Cleveland, Detroit, Chicago, st kevie, QipsiaQau aRd PilhPurg.
Connecticut western news., 1874-04-03
Aunte MeMs.

a"a We shall feel greatly obliged to any of our friends In the county, elsewhere, who will send us particulars of any occurrences of interest which may come under their notice.
Connecticut western news., 1874-04-03
DIE E D.

At Norfolk, March 27th, MT. Francis Holt aged 79 years.
 At West Cornwall March 29th, William Green. aged 47 years. formerly of shefield, England.
 At North Goshen, March 31st, Mrs. Clarence A., wife Of MT. Nelson Austin, aged 6S years
Connecticut western news., 1874-04-03
BORN.

At West Cornwall, March ssth. a son to Nicho las Parents.
Connecticut western news., 1874-04-03
Report of the Condition
 NATION'k IRON BANK

At FALLS VILLAGE, in the State of Connecti-
 cut, at close of business Feb. 27th, 1874.