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Connecticut western news., 1874-07-17
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 Yes it is true! Thanks to little print CTS ink and sharp prick from your cores pendent The City Fathers of Canaan have converted the frog pond in our princi- pal street to good road bed, with suffi- cient drain on either side to carry off the water. We shall no more enjoy the songs of the turtle and the frogs in our evening walks-no more wakeful nights from the serenades of the mosquitos. And what is still more remarkable, they have enlarged the bridge over the small stream near Knickerbockers lumber yard, which every freshet for the past two years has vainly tried to do for the town at its own expense. If our good citizens would now reset their tie posts along the sil, walk. near the side of the road, it would very much improve the appearance of the street, and those young men who hang on the gate posts of some front yards so late at night would not so often mistake the tie posts and embrace them on their way home. might also call the attention of our sobcr-mInded citizens to some illustrations we have had of late of the benefit of our license law in the case of some industrious and otherwise good citi- zens, who are found at their front gate in too helpless condition to reach their home, where kind and pleasant family patiently await their return, though the rain pours in torrents without. We make no charge here against our landlords; but the unlicensed places, who are in no way responsible to the law, rather so it would appear. OCCASIONAL.
Connecticut western news., 1874-07-17

Nearly seven hundred Mormon emigrants arrived in New York on the 9th inst, prin- cipally from the Scandinavian peninsula, and from England, Wales and other DOT tions of Europe.
 Much depression was caused in financial circles during the latter part of last week, by the failure of the Atlantic and Great Western, and Indianapolis, Bloomington and Western railways to pay their July in terest.
 Great Restitution prevails in Southwest ern Minnesota, caused by the destruction of the crops by grasshoppers, and Cover nor Davis of that state has made public appeal to the citizens of the state for aid for the sufferers.
 On Tuesday, June 30th, Mir. Henry Grin nell, long known as an upright and inf1uen- tial merchant, and for his exertions in fit- ting out the Kane expeditions in search of Sir John Franklin, died at his residence in New York city, aged 75. His funeral took place from Trinity church on Friday last.
Connecticut western news., 1874-07-17
A SllIeY E0lIs.

The recent rain has again raised the streams and the low lands are under water. The Housatonic river continues to rise, so that to-day Wednesday, there is no cross ing the bridges either north or west of this place. One man ventured to cross the flats on this side of the west bridge, and the wa ter came up so as to lift his loose wagon body off the wheels, and he escaped only by holding onto the reins while the team drew him out. The meadow lands are about destroyed, as this late rise of water has filled the grass with dirt where it has kot washed it down so as to make it almost impossible to cut. MT. Grove Griffith has his new barn up and enclosed, presenting quite an improvement on the one destroyed by the tornado...... Mr. Rosco Taft has completed new fence about the grounds ot his new residence. .... Mr. Fowler has added new roof to his blacksmith shop. Work has commenced at the school house. The broken timbcrs of the former one are being taken out and all that can be used again piled up. The former foundation is to be relaid after more permanent ground plan.....The selectmen have commenced removing portion of the rock in the road leading to Canaan Depot and to raise the road bed between the two bridges at the mills. If thought it necessary would suggest new bridge, with railing, in place of the small one crossing the first stream l might note some home gossip, but will let this suffice. PEN HOLDER.
Connecticut western news., 1874-07-17

A disgusted Milwaukee fisherman offers ohromo to every fish that will take the bait.
 Green Bay has decided that widower ought to mourn at least three weeks before shying around for second wife.
 Excursion tickets to participate in the festivities attending the execution of Jim Davis, are advertised at half'price in Texas.
 The Peoria woman who wanted to throw herself into her husbands grave few months ago has just married lightning rod man.
 For young woman to begin to pick lint off young mans coat collar Is said to be the first symptom that the young man is in peril.
 Boston encourages woman's separations to take active part in the diffusion of intel lectual civilization by patronizing female newspaper carrier aged eishty-eight.
 A Kansas boy earned a nlce Bible by committing three hundred verses to memo ", and then he traded his Bible for shot gun and accidentally shot his aunt in the leg.
 A new style of boys trowsers has been invented in Boston, with copper seat, sheet iron knees. riveted down in the seams, and waterproof pockets to hold broken eggs.
 A Nevada paper says: - There was no regular trial in the case of John Flanders yesterday. He had an interview in the woods with few friends however, and it is perfectly certain that John wont burgle any more.'
Connecticut western news., 1874-07-17
A Back -H0ndcr.

The St. Joseph (Mo.) Democrat says:- We have heard of many amusing scenes occasloned by the liquor crusade, but we think that the case of Lawyer J. P. B. at Centreyille last week, is entitled to the blue ribbon.
 Lawyer E. was drunk. The ladies had him arrested and brought before Esq. F. Lawyer s. prosecuted the case, and the fol- lowing evidence was given
 Lawyer SEE, you're drunk?
 Lawyer E.-Ycs sir.
 S.-Where did you get your liquors E.-By express.
 S.-Where did you drink it?
 E.-At home alone.
 S.-I give over the witness.
 Lawyer E. then arose and said he would like to cross examine the witness. The Court granted, and began questioning him. self as follows.
 MT. E.-You admit being drunk? A.-Yes sir. ..
 Q.-Are you in the habit of drinking? A-Yes, I sometimes take glass. Q-You say you drank alone to-day? A.-Yes sir.
 Q-Do you often drink alone?
 A.-No sir; not often.
 Q.-Whom have you drank with mostlyg A.-With Lawyer s. Q.-Where have you drank with him? An Three Rivers, Sturgis, Constan- tine, Pigeon, Mendon, Centrevllle and oth- CT places.
 Q.-How did you get your liquor today? A.-By express, c. O. D.
 Q,-Were any other parties connected with you in this purchase?
 A.-Yes; Squire P. promised to take half, but he couldn't raise the cash, so had to take it all.
 E.-I am through with the witness.
Connecticut western news., 1874-07-17
Financial.
B. 8. T.

The bill to regulate the finances, passed at the last moment of the session of Con gress and almost unanimously, has surprised many. The speculators wanted imitation, and believed the bill secured to them their wishes. The industries of the country want measure of value corresponding with those of the nations with whom we deal This large class call for currency convertible into gold without inconvenience or loss Nothing less will satisfy them.
 Europe is agitated between expansion and contraction as applied to this country. Scotland has successful system of bank ing. It is what is termed limited liability, as understood by stockholders to mean the loss of stock in case of failure. England is deeply interested in our finances. Her people have bought largely of our securi- ties, and closely criticises all our movements in finance. England is the great creditor of the world, and lends annually her inter est the United States, on the other hand, lives by borrowing-pays interest and in creases the debt to the extent Of the inter est each year and if the United States fai to pay 1t would Lot ruin England, because she has loaned to the United States hel profits, not her principal, and so long as $ nation lends only profits, her financial pc sition cannot be shaken, even though tho debt be lost. The loss of principal is diff ferenb because if the principal be lost there is no interest.
 The war between the bulls and bears il New York city continues; the prices O stocks are much the same as in the previ- ous week. The dividends and interes paid out during the month will be in par se-invested. Good securities will be likel. to appreciate. The loans for two million put out by the Harlem railroad and th Central have been taken at 105. This seem to be the established price for frst-clas railroad bonds. Money is abundant, ant interest ranges on call at four and six pc cent. First-class paper is taken at tn banks and in the street at 1-2.
 The crops of wheat and corn promis well. Large crops mean low prlces. Tn surplus only being for sale, consequent. the larger the crop the more we have t, sell. Business is dull; no desire to buy il advance of demand. It is believed tha the fall business will be more than an ay craze.
Connecticut western news., 1874-07-17
SIAefficIds

We are positively blue in Sheffield this lugubrious character, for they ithink of drowned and spoiled hay, and many are inclined to borrow trouble in contemplating the coming winter. Even our Jovial insur- auce agent was quite out of sorts with the weather the other day. You see these rainy days are not favorable to the sale of pumps, for we can draw water from the clouds without the aid of the Star of the West, and that was what ailed Friend F. O. A., who usually does thriving business in the sale of these excellent pumps......Mr. Edward Andrus has sold his farm in Southern Shef- field to MT. Owen of New York for the sum of $9, 500, including stock and farm ing utensils. This shows that real estate is not depreciating in value, notwithstanding the panic. We hope MT. Andrus may not see fit to leave town, for he is good citi- zen, and we need all such. The town clerk received the following queer letter through the office the other day.
 DEER SIR.-I have dog named Watch whitch soppose ought to be registered YOURS TRULY.
 Whether the dog belongs to MT. Yours Truly, or whether the canine seeks a change of name, is @ question as yet unde cided, but the Clerk prefers that person sign his name when writing to him, as he is not familiar with every ones penman- ship in the town. Business is decidedly dull just now with us. At the quarry the interest of the laborers seems flagging; and they say it is for the lack of pecuniary stimulant on the part of the manager,..... Boarders are filling up the Miller House, at tracted by the kind hospitality of the land lady, who tries to do her part to make this a first-clas hotel. ... The society meetings of the M. E. Church are adjourned indefi- nitely, the members thinking best to take a vacation during the warm season. It is hoped that the parsonage question of de bate may be satisfactorily decided before winter. Dr. Dixon has left town to es- tablish himself in practice in Huntington, Mass, Itis said that this town holds with in its borders seven physicians; and if this be true we think it not strange that one should withdraw, though we presume to say all these seven do not practice, else we should all be sick. This is but gossip from the pen of NULL1Us FILIUs.
Connecticut western news., 1874-07-17
COl1illSVil1e.

COlliMsville.
 Among the first settlers of Canton Tn TAO were several families by the name of Case from Simsbury, and they readily obeyed the first great command, as their families numbered from 8 to 15, and even IS chil- dren, and when the hives were full they swarmed in the neighboring towns. The Gases number about three hundred, with 70 sisters in the town of Canton. A few days ago over one hundred Cases had a reunion at the Eliphalet Case place in Barkham- sted......On the Eth of July, Noah Case of North Canton, Cor barely over the Granby line,) was 92 years old, and over one hun dred of his descendants, numbering five generations, with other relations, assembled on that day and had joyful occasion in feasting and speaking, with vocal and in strumenta) music......George Eggleston of Canton, father of Conductor Eggleston, raised some nice strawberries and brought iato our place as late as July llth...".John L. Sanborn, for twenty-five years we'll known mechanic in our village, died in Hartford of apoplexy, July 9th, aged 54. He weighed 260 pounds, and was a ative of Sanbornton, N. H. He had an insur- ance on his life for $l, l,00O.....A swarm of bees took possession of the tower of the Baptist church in Canton June 2Sth. On the same day another swarm went into the upper part of the house of w. N. Noble in this village......T The currant worms with voc racious appetites are stripping the leaves from the currant bushes...... Black bugs on squashes are more numerous than usual. One man killed over three hundr'd full grown grown on ten vines in few days...... Hen ry A. Williams of Collinsville recently grad uated at Williston seminary in East Hamp- ton, Mass, and is fitted to enter the Shelf field scientific school in Yale college......... The frequent and heavy rams within the past few weeks have been bad for brick makers, and of late for the farmers, who were desirous of doing their having. There has not been so wet season thus far in fifty years past. The wells, springs and streams are unusually full, and vegetation is growing very fast, and weeds grow very vigorous. ..... Collinsville and vicinity fur nlshes about two thirds of the voters of the town of Canton, and when we were asked to bond the town for $40, 1000, to build the Conn. Western railroad, it was granted with the express agreement that there should be branch road, half mile to Col linsville, for freight and passengers. The road has been in successful operation going on three years, and in all of that time pas sengers have to ride in an open vehicle half a mile, ln winter storms and summer rains, with no covering; and our people com plain, and not without reason, at such shabby treatment, and no prospect of any change for months and perhaps years to come. DB.H
Connecticut western news., 1874-07-17

A Coop HlT.-A German clergyman who was travelling stopped at a hotel much frequented by wags and jokers. The host, not being used to have clergyman at his table, looked at him with surprise the guests used all their artillery of wit upon him without eliciting remark. The cler- gyman ate his dinner quietly, apparently without observing the gibes and sneers of his neighbors. One of them, at last, in des- pair at hls forbearance, said to him, Well I wonder at your patience have you not heard all that has been said to you9' oh yes; but am used to it. Do you know who I amp No sir Well, I will in form you. I am chaplain of lunatic asylum
Connecticut western news., 1874-07-17

Subscription Accountable date on the colored slip of paper with the name of the sub scriptiOm Is paid thus. R. B. Smith 5Jul74, indicates that MT. Smith has paid for his paper to see to it that their account, as indicated by the date on their papers, is always correct, and when they pay for a renewal of their subscription, will the proper credit and in the event of 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 of tho 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. PEAsE.
Connecticut western news., 1874-07-17

ss The Count de Chamford, as the rep resentatiVe of the royal house of France, who he says are now reconciled, has issued Q manifesto favoring limited monarchy for France, but rejecting the idea that the king may reign but not govern. The man ifesto is considered highly injurious to the prospects of it's author. The journal which first published it has been suspended from publication by the French Govern ment.
Connecticut western news., 1874-07-17
Kent.

Kent.
 It is rather late to make mention of the Fourth, especially as it was unusually quiet in this vicinity, but as Sol has not reported with his usual regularity, some one must take his place The Episcopal society held strawberry festival on that afternoon and evening at Mrs Camps. The attendance would have been much larger had not the usual thunder storm prevented. . The heavy rains for the past week have proved quite an annoyance to the farmers herea- about, and every one, particularly those who have hay down will rejoice to see old Sol, q do not allude to THE NEWS correspond ent, but to lyon orb of day. once more. The Kent ponds which have been closed by by an act of the legislature for the past three years, were opened July 3rd. The fishing is all that we fishermen could desire. Landlord Comstock, devoted disciple of Isaac Walton, hooked a pickerel weighing six pounds. ......Kent people think the 'wid- der Simpson was mistaken in saying Ber- ton Gilbert's was the best place to trade, as Bull S Roberts at the furnace are selling alarmingly low, and give away chromo with each package of goods. Their store is crowded with ladies from morn till dewy eve.' This is not sunshine nor moonshine, but only the tale of A COMET.
Connecticut western news., 1874-07-17

E5 A telegram from Spain states that the Carlists have massacred and mutilated the wounded Republicans who fell into their hands at the recent battles. The Republi- cans are intensely excited over the report, and threaten retaliation. In more recent dispatches the Carlists deny the charge of the massacre and mutilation of prisoners.
Connecticut western news., 1874-07-17
Ashley Falls.

Ashley Falls.
 The summer term of the village school closed on Friday, the 10th inst. Notwith- standing the many discouragements caused by the measles invasion, and the ravages of the great tornado, the school has been quite successful. Emma Abbott, Robert Lee and Allie Heaton were neither tardy nor absent during the term, and received pre- miums offered for punctuality. Seven oth- CTS would have received like honors had not an attack of the measles prevented their attendance one week. For correct deportment and good lessons during the term Q number have kept thelr names upon the Roll of Honor, and for this deserve public notice as follows: Florence Hill yer, Emma Abbott, Grace Lee, Ida White, Mary Hillyer, Laura Fowler, Mary Van Deusen, Bertha Ferris, Hattie Ashley, Het- ty Heaton, Harry Brigham. John Griffith, Walter Chapin, Robert Lee and Archie Taft. There were 50 different pupils, but the register having been destroyed no av- craze can be made of attendance. It is ex- pected that the new building may be ready to receive the school at the opening of the fall term in September. MT. Wright Grip pen has engaged to do the work, and con sequently every one feels sure of good house that will stand the storms. l.,
Connecticut western news., 1874-07-17

On the 3rd inst. the President appointed as members of the Board of Indian Com missioners to fill portion of the vacancies that recently occurred, Theron R. Butler of New York, Gems. H. H. Sibley of St. Paul, Minn., and Clinton B. Fisk of St, Louis.
Connecticut western news., 1874-07-17
Aulue Nelrs,

.*a We shall feel greatly obliged to any of our friends in the county, or elsewhere, who will send us particulars of any occurrences of interest which may come under their notice.
Connecticut western news., 1874-07-17
BOR w.

In this village, July 18th, daughter to Solon and Ella Cram.
 In this village, June a7th, a son 10 Adam ostran- der.
Connecticut western news., 1874-07-17
MAR RE D.

At Warren. July Sth, by the Rev. Mr. Fry of Kent, Ransom Duall and Miss Florilla Morgan, daughter of r. M Morgan Esq
 At Litchheld. July sth, by Rev. c. M. Wilkins, MT. George c. Rowe of Litchheld, and Miss Mi randa Jackson of Salisbury,
Connecticut western news., 1874-07-17

sHe handled his gun carelessly and put on his angel plumsge,' is the latest Western obituary notice.
Connecticut western news., 1874-07-17

A sensitive girl has broken off the match because he said she had a foot like ralsin box.
Connecticut western news., 1874-07-17

The article chiefly sold at most fancy fairs-Ths visitor. ... ....
Connecticut western news., 1874-07-17
Report of the Condition

The NATIONAL IRON BANK, at FALLS VII. LACE, in the State of Connecticut, at the close of business June 26th, 1874
Connecticut western news., 1874-07-17
DI E D..

At Sanaan, June goth, Arthur McNeil, aged four years.
 At Stoney Brook Farm, Ellsworth, June 29th, Judd Griswold, aged 70. IoE CREAM.-Mr. Norton Negus, at the Restaurant in this village, keeps constantly on hand nicely favored iot cream. Parties furnished at short notice, and on reasonable terms. 4w5l
Connecticut western news., 1874-07-17

Es A telegram from Berlin states that German squadron will be immediately dis patch to Spain.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1874-09-24
. m % m OFOus.

4 negro insisted that his race was men
toned in the Bible He said lie heard the
preacher read about how ''Niggcr Demus
wanted to be born again.
The stupid item about Treasury girl
wearing hustle made of railroad bonds has
been widely circulated. IT the bonds be
Union and Pacific, their introduction into a
family cannot be objected to.
A young woman at Trenton, who was
sleeping with her feet hanging out of the
chamber window, was struck by lightning
and almost torn to pieces. The other Trcn-
ton women have taken their feet in.
''They laugh best who laugh last, which
means, dearly beloved, that when two fel-
lows are busy stamping on each other toes,
the fellow with the tendcrest cOrns is going
to be the one who most wishes hc hadn't got
into the muss.
The SQuantum Debating Society propose
discussing the grammatical construction of
the sign displayed in public parks. ''pleasc
keep off the grass" Grass, it is argued,
does not fall upon you: and why, then.
should you be asked to keep it off:
A daily paper has the following among its
marine notices: ''The schooner Alba.ross
was wrecked on the coast of New Foundland
on the nth instant, the captain swimming
ashore, and the female cook ALSO she being
insured for $4,000 and heavily laden with
iIOn."
Spa, WHO is Many Voters =" asked a
young hopeful of his sire. ''Don't know
him, my son. Why" '''Cos | saw YOU
signin' his name to that letter you got the
other night asking you to run for Alderman.
''Sh-h-h, my son: hc'". a :.:ckcl; GO and
get some candy.
''Do you believe there are any people vino
never heard the odd Hundrcd:' asked II
musical young lady at the family table.
Lots of folks never heard it. interrupted
the prccocious young brother. ''Whcre are
they. should like to know" LIN the deaf
and dumb asylums:''
When q man has just been ya,hel "U into
the backyard b. Ei: vile ami had the door
slammed III his face. lie can't take up \ posi-
ton in the middle of the grass-plot. with g
boot in one hand and j shaving-brush in the
other. and personatc Ajax dcfying the light
ming to any great extent.
A pensiye young man in Wisconsin. while
sing ing ''COme, love, come,' beneath his dull
! cinea's window the other night, had love,
music, wind, and everything else knocked
out of him by a something in long whjte
garment that fell out of chamber window
1t proved to be nobody but his girl, who in
her anxiety to know who was serenading ber,
leaned too far over the window sill: hence
the result. He says when he sings ''Come.
lOye, come, again, he will keep away from
under the window. rs his system can't stand
many such shocks.