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The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1874-01-02

Ever brought to Northern Toxus, which they
offer at wholesale or retail.
They call especial attention 70 tReif stock
OF Blank Books, Albums, Bible, llEWu'
books, Fine Soups, Perfumcyt Waiting
Desks, Work Boxes, Dressing Card GASES.
In snort they are prepared 10 inrtlaI uuF-
thing found ina frSt-class boullHt1rei AMI NS
they purchase direct from tho manufacture
they are enabled to offer gfcnt ludutant ~ $
To the trade, ana they very rrspeI.tly
invite an inspection of their goods. 2i-lii
Connecticut western news., 1874-06-26
. Judge BabcOck Dead.

-NEw HAVEN, Conn, June 18th. This morning at Il o'clock the Hon. James F. Babcock, who was recently appointed judge of the city court of this city, was attacked with apoplexy while on the bench and died at ten minutes to three this afternoon. His age was 65.
 [James F. Babcock has figured promi- nently in the politics of Connecticut for many years. He was born at New Haven. He was bred printer and when young man worked in the same office with Thur low Weed. He was for many years editor of the New Haven PalzGdSuna, which was at that time one of the most prominent Whig papers in New England. He contin- ued in charge of that journal until the open ing ot the Lincoln administration, when he was appointed collector of the port of New Haven, which office he held for eight years. He has represented New Haven and the 4th district in both houses of the legisla- ture, his last legislative service being in the house last year. Colonel Babcock was twice an unsuccessful candidate for con gress, being run by the whigs ln 1851, when he was defeated by the Hon. c. M. Inger- soll and again in 1869 by the Hon. s. w. Kellogg. A few years ago Colonel Bab- cock was admitted to the bar, and the pres ent legislature appointed him judge of the New Haven police court. Judge Babcock was public spirited citizen and kind neighbor, and his decease will be widely re- gretted.1
Connecticut western news., 1874-06-26
Washington.


 Dr. J. G. Hollands famil have arrived in town to spend the summer Baker & Brinsmade's new store is nearly completed and ready to occupy......W Woodruff's ax helve factory is nearly ready for the ma. chinery......S. D. Platt, our enterprising lumber dealer seems to be very busy, and his partner, MT. Merritt Beach, an old lum. Der merchant in New Milford, says he sells more lumber here than at that place. We have had some very refreshing showers the past week, and farmers have been very busy getting their tobacco set out. There will not be as much set as usual this year, on account of the ill luck most of them had last year and the prevailing low prices. ..... The shepaug Valley Milk Producers Asso- citation paid the farmers of thls valley three cents quart for their milk for the month valley cannot be excelled than that carried by any road running to New York. The quantity carried this season IS nearly double that carried last year at this time. w Mr. E o. Kinney, who had the misfortune to lose very valuable COW few weeks since by sickness, has had another stroke of ill luck in having another-the only one he had run over by the cars on Saturday last. She was thrown from the track and had two of her legs broken and had to be killed. We heartily sympathise with MT. Kinney in his losses that leaves him without cow..... Herbert Logan says that whoever wrote that item in your last did good thing, and it cost him fifteen good cigars up in Ca naan. We hope he won't feel bad about it and we will do him another good turn some day if we can, X,
Connecticut western news., 1874-06-26
Ashley Falls.

A town meeting is appointed for this week to decide the fate of the school house to be erected in Ashley Falls. Some will favor cheap house-others will vote for a durable one this time. Ashley Falls is a district containing GO scholars it deserves house large enough to seat that number at least. The house so lately built and so suddenly destroyed was an ornament to the village and the pride of tho inhabitants ; but those who have spent hours in the building can see many improvements that might be made in the plan. In the first place We do not approve of the two story plan for school of this kind. The pupils are of all grades, from "A B O classes to Algebra classes. Some attend regularly !; others favor the teacher with their presence three months in the year. On account of this we cannot form two distinct grades as should be where the two story plan is adopted. It would be far better to build one large room to seat 70 pupils, and have a recitation room opening out of it. This would be convenient for two teachers-a principal and an assistant. The pupils would then be under the control of one teacher, and the expense be lessened. Ash ley Falls needs hall for public use. A school house of this description would an swer every purpose and cost less than a building of two stories. Will the people consider this plan before they build again, and obliged one of the interested. s.
Connecticut western news., 1874-06-26
West COrnwnII.

Another heated term of weather. ... Sc lectman Crandall is putting the roads in or der as fast as possible. Elias Scoyille, with his huge rock litter is engaged on the abutments of the bridge near the residence of Charles White. .... Masters Mather How
 ard and Freddy Wood were out in boat on the river one day last week and got cap. sized. Mather being good swimmer man. aged to save himself and Freddy from drowning......Weh hear that some of our TO- mantle minded juveniles are about to con- struct canoe on the strictly primitive style of the ancient red man. We expect to be on hand when 1t is launched... The D. Y. w. '. K. temperance society on tue even. ing of the 9th inst. was great success, The hall was well filled by an sppreciative audience, and all the parts were admirably rendered. We would like to make men, ton of the entire programme, but space for bids. The stage decorations were hsnd- some and appropriate the band played finely; the singing was good and justly ap- plauded; ;he recitations, decamatiors, di- alogues, feats of strength and negro songs were all we'll chosen and we'll rendered. Bob Ridley in character by T. Wilkinson was enthusiastically encored and the en- core gracefully responded to. Judge and
 Prisoner by Messrs Butler and Warner, was very laughable affair. The dialogue of Crum Bros. also drew forth it's share ot applause. Numerous boquets were thrown upon the stage during the performance by the admirers of the different actors. Taken all in all it was really good evenings en- tertainment. D. B. Baldwin acted as mas
 ter of ceremonies and Phil Perkins was doorkeeper. We learn that they intend giving one of their entertainments at Corn wall at some future day, and we cheerfully commend them to the goodly citizens of that place, and hope they will give the boys generous turnout......M Mrs. H. c. Crandall is busy marking down her millinery and
 fancy goods. For particulars see adver- tisement in another column. NUT CEp.
Connecticut western news., 1874-06-26
Left over from last week l
Ashley Fails.


 The beauty of our village has been very much marred by the tornado. We shall all mss the beautiful shade trees which can not be replaced for years to come. But the injury done to the buildings will in time be all repaired. The storm did not so nm poverish the good people as to render it i'm possible to aid those who suffered the great CT loss. Already aided by liberal sub. scription, MT. Meacham has a new roof on his house......Mrs. Ashley's barn learn, is also to be repaired by the same liberal spir- it. And when our neighbor Griffith is ready to rebuild his barn have no doubt he will receive liberal assistance, though better able to sustain his loss than the two tormer......Our new school house in due time Will take the place of the one now in ruins, and it is hoped somewhat improved in plan and built more substantially. The money saved Tn building the former will now be required with compound interest to build the latter......The selectmen have been busy the past week in repairing the dana ges done the roads, SO as to make them again passable. The wash-out south of the village, near MT. Shultz's house, is bridged for she present.....The crops and small fruit injured about here will be & failure this year. Some already talk of blowing in the rye and sowing to buckwheat; where the ground has been seeded with grass they may let it remain...... .McCrea & Parsons have added new stoop in front of their store, and new sign, giving the front view of their store deciled improvement. MT. John Pease has added a new fence in front of his dwelling, the work of his own hands, replacing as we learn, one which fol a quarter of a century has stood there. The roof of his woodhouse. which was blown off, has also been repaired. L Last Sabbath we noticed the church presented an unusual cleanly appearance, and we learned the tidy housekeepers of our village had beer there the week before. Without question, one article of their creed is cleanliness is next to Sodliness.' It was announced that next Sabbath Rev. E. Roys would occupy the pulpit in the absence of the pastor, who is take short vacation. .... The sick few weeks since, have all or nearly all recov. cred, and now no longer fear the measles. PEN HOLDER.
Connecticut western news., 1874-06-26

@ One of our exchanges says: 'Bayard Taylor has secured the correspondence that passed between Joseph and Potiphar's wife, and wants to translate it, but Chica- go people want to buy 1t untranslated, for B. T. will make it as dull as one of his own books. It appears by the correspond ence that what has been hitherto heard of the story was only Joseph's version as he reported 1t to his wife The editor forgot to add that MT. Taylor has received the DOT ton of the garment Joseph said he left in the lady's hand, and 1t don't match the rest of his unmentionables by more thsn shil- ling yard. Besides his shirt hadn't tear jn it,
Connecticut western news., 1874-06-26

Mrs. Cree, who took second husband the other day, evidently wanted to cree mate.
 If man dreams that the devil is after him, it is sure sign he had better settle his subscription bill.
 A Maine woman has hair seven feet ant five inches long-too long to be available for use in butter.
 A cYnic says marriage is very often g dull book with very fine preface. Some times it is half calf too.
 A toast-Woman the last and best ol the series-if we may have her for toast we won't ask for any but-her.
 Our Boss is off on an excursion,
 So what does it matter to us
 If We copy the pieces, or compose them,
 Just so they are new to the folks. A London advertisement runs thus: "A country priest will say mass once week for any one who will regularly send him the I6mses newspaper, second hand, on the day of its publication.
Connecticut western news., 1874-06-26

COUNTERFEIT FIFTY CENT ScR1Pr.- Among the commercials which should be guarded against is one of the recent issue of fifty cent scrip. It is one-sixteenth of an inch shorter in length and width than the genuine, and the line connecting the upright lines of the letter N in the small words engraved. engraving and printing, at the end of the scrip is reversed in every in stance but one. In the counterfeit there is no distinction between the white cravat and shirt bosom of Samuel Dexter, while in the genuine they are well defined. It is well calculated to deceive.
Connecticut western news., 1874-06-26

CONNECTICUT SOLDIERS ORPHAN HoME.- The annual meeting of the Connecticut Soldi ers' Orphan Home was held at New Haven, June 3rd. As the work of aiding soldiers orphans is nearly completed, and the funds derived from that source have ceased, the question of the continuance of the Home for the care of orphan and des- titute children was considered. Final ac- ton on this question was deferred until an adjourned meeting to be held at the Tontine in New Haven, Tuesday, June 3oth, at 10 o'clock A. M. All interested are invited to be present and aid with their counsel in a decision so vital to the interests of human ity. T. s. GoLD, Secretary.
 West Cornwall, June 11th, 1874.
Connecticut western news., 1874-06-26
Ellsworth.

AAAAsNVOrtns
 We, the people of Ellsworth think that we are worthy of representation in TIE NEWS occasionally. Ellsworth as you are aware is an inland place, being three miles from railroad; the Housatonic at Corn wall Bridge being the nearest station. We are distant from Sharon five miles, of which eve thlnk) we are very important part. We are composed of two villages, North Ellsworth being the business portion and South Ellsworth the residence of the wealthy aristocrats, of whom we have qulte number. One of them after years of pa- tlent industry has become possessed of competency which he is bound to enjoy. He is at present putting up mammoth barn near hls palatial residence, with all the modern improvements, which will be a great addition to the place besides great convenience to him. His faithful serving man, Robert, is still assisting the labors of his declining years......The Congregational society here have secured the services of Mir. Lee, student of Yale...In North Ellsworth there is occasionally dog fight or something equally exciting, but general ly we are very quiet people. The gossips are just now busy with little novelty in the matrimonial line. We have several wealthy widows here, but one in particular; fat, fair and aged 72, whom the gossips say has very much attracted the attention of spruce young man from out of town of the tender age of twenty-one. Present indca- tions point to either speedy marriage or else the adoption of son and heir. We are so highly or hilly favored that we are not troubled with floods or the breaking of dams, unless it be occasionally profane one from some outsider whose ire we are liable to arouse. Of one thing we can boast, and that is the most ilfworked, rough, mean roads for twenty miles around. It is said the road commissioners will have du- ty to perform here soon under petition from some of the taxpayers, who are get ting tired Of jolting over such abominablc roads. We say good MT. Commissioners do your duty and condemn the whole batch, for they are all worthy...... One thing l came near forgetting. and that is the dog that has agitated the suburbs of Sharon not little. The case is in the hands of the legal brethren, and dog law suit is ex- pected soon. QUoD.
Connecticut western news., 1874-06-26
COllinsViIle.

COllinsville.
 A severe thunder shower passed over this place on the evening of June 9th about six o'clock. During the shower the light ming struck in three places within radius of half mile, terribly frightening the wo- men and children, and some men. One bolt struck an elm tree in the yard of Cor rell Hotchkiss, passing thence to fence, doing but little damage. Below the lower bridge tree was struck, and John O'NieI standing near was struck to the ground, but recovered. The third bolt struck on the west hill, doing no damage. Four miles north of here there was quite hail storm. .....A horse and buggy stolen from John Blacknell and Lines H. Barnard of Bloom field, June third, was captured Tn Collins vile the next day, but the two rogues es- caped......T It is never too late to learn was illustrated by one of our well-known cit;- zens of near three-score years, who recent ly had the whooping cough and went through the exercises like two year old. ......One of our prominent citizens, who is great lover of nature, and scientific in vestlgator of various phenomena, on hear ing that certain insects could be held with the thumb and finger without stinging, while the man held his breath, resolved to try it. His first investigation was with 8 vigorous hornet, and the investigation ab ruptly closed in just three seconds. The experimentor is willing others should pur- sue the experiments......A COW belonging to Deacon Lester Mather of Canton, recent lY gave birth to calf which was minus a tail-rather bad for fly tme,.... .Asahel Woodford died in Aurora, June 10th, aged 70 years. He was the eldest of l3 chil : dren of Asaph and Alma Woodford. Ten of the children are still living. The young est is the wife of Col. D. A. Rood of Hart ford......A clerk in the office of the Collins Go. few days ago, took up loaded pis- tol, and while examining it one barrel dis charged, the ball passing into some books fortunately no one was hurt......The grass crop was never more promising than at present...".' "A burnt child dreads the fire,' , and great many of our farmers will not cultivate tobacco this year. Last years crop did not pay expenses. D.B.H.
Connecticut western news., 1874-06-26
Connecticut Western News.

Subscription Accountable date on the colored slip of paper with the name of 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 as the regular receipt of tho paper with the date to which the subscription is paid plainly printed thereon is prima facie evidence of its ac ceptance as correct. J. L. PEAsE
Connecticut western news., 1874-06-26

MOWERS AND HAYRAKEs. 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 splky Hay Rake. This rake has no superior. (S.OO(-l2w4O
Connecticut western news., 1874-06-26
Aolne Nelps.

**# We shall feel greatly obliged to any of our friends in the county, or elsewhere who will send particulars of any occurrences of interest which may come under their notice.
Connecticut western news., 1874-06-26

A Coop OFFER.-The publishers of the Illustrated ChristdSn Weekly send us a novelty In the shape of miniature copy of their paper, reduced by photography to one sixth the usual size. We see announced in it that any one not at present subscriber can receive the paper from now to the close of 1874, together with copy of this curiosity. You cannot use dollar in any better way than in securing this beautiful paper. Send to them at 15O Nassau street, New York.
Connecticut western news., 1874-06-26

An Indiana man was lately buried in a coffin made from tree which he planted: How happy he must have been2
Connecticut western news., 1874-06-26
M AR REED.

At Falls Village, June 24th, by Rev. K. Hall Mr J M. Palmer of Wolcottville, and Miss Sara M. Belden of Falls Village
 At the M. K. Church in Housatonic, June IYth. by Rev. M. Mitchell, Wells Ingraham of this town and Addie Goodell of Hobsatonic
Connecticut western news., 1874-06-26
BORN N.

At West Winsted June 1Tth, a son to Mir Schuy- Ter Welch,
Connecticut western news., 1874-06-26
Speeial Antiee.
w edding Presents.

Real BrOnzes-Historical Mytho- logical and Ideal Subjects; also, Birds and Animals.y
 ClOcks-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.
 Si1verware-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. STERILE & SON.
 $40 MAIN ST.,
 Hartford, Ct, eB- Store closed at 6 1S o'clock, Saturday evenings excepted.
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Connecticut western news., 1874-06-26
9eut Adrertisetuents.
For Sale.
Dividend,

TNHE President and Directors of the National 1 Iron Bank have this day declared a semi an nual dividend of five per cent on the capital stock, out of the nett earnings of the past six months, on and after the first day of July next. A. c. RANDALL, Cashier.
 Falls Village, June 22nd, 1874. 1wbO
Connecticut western news., 1874-06-26
Notice.
Horse for Sale.

A DARK brown horse, 10 years old weight A about 1050 pounds. have used him two years for a carriage, cart and team horse. have another horse and have no use for two, and will cell this one at very low figure. He would make very desirable farm, team or cart horse.
 s. c. BECKLEY. Canaan, June 3rd, 1874. 4Ttr
Connecticut western news., 1874-06-26

Cremation by sun process-sunstroke.
Connecticut western news., 1874-06-26

Cu 1OE ulS pSISOudl Sh1GIys JUAN.
 Artesian Wells.-You never bought an artesian well, did you, reader? We never did ourselves, but one of our neighbors did. He didn't want it, he knew he didn't, and he told the agent so; but this agent was one of your determined fellows who never cry cave, and he had called on Neighbo1 X., bound to sell him a we'll and to sell it well too. He hung on and gave his stereo
 typed reasons why and where fore his pat ent was the best; and Neighbor K, scenting the savory viands from the kitch. en that told him of the near approach of the dinner hour, and seeing no other way of getting rid of the boring agent, finally con- cluded to order we'll Mrs. X. suggest ed that the large cistern under the kitchen, the great tank in the attic, and the ordinary we'll in the back yard would be all sufficient without any new watering arrangement. MT. X. sarcastically begged leave to ask his spouse if water wasn't good thing in case of fire or drouth. This settled it. The bargain was made and printed con- tract for so many feet of well, Sc. hastily signed by X. In about 10 days the 'well' arrived: 20 feet of tubing about the size of gas pipe, in sections ot five feet in length. The man delivering it told X. that the force pump would arrive in day or two, and would be $25 extra. X. hadn't calcu
 lated upon this, for he supposed from the agents description that it was only neces- sary to drive the tube and the water would gush. Mrs. Ks smile just now was rather exasperatipg. After hearty dinner, X,
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1874-03-26
SEED | Graia.

At the public meeting.held q the Court
House lest Friday, In behalf OF those who
are destitute Of seed grain the following
Preamble and Resolution was offered by
Mr.. Homer and unanimously adopted.
Whereas The crop Of = large section Of
our County We destroyed BY the grasshop-
pers last year, and
Whereas large number Of our most
worthy and thrifty farmers are unable to
procure ICED, and
Whereas, unless there Is some messurs
devised whereby seed grain can be obtained
. large number Of acres will necessarily g.
over unsowed. and
Whereas We believe Il to be our duty to
take such steps a. will enable those parties
that are not able to buy seed grain to pro.
cure it on time.
Therefore; Be it resolved that our Coun-
ty Commissioners Re requested to take
such steps as they think best to procu E
seed grain and loan it to such parties n:
are not able to buy, and take such securit.
IS they may deem sufficient to make tn
County safe.
Petitions were prepared in accordance
with the above, and are being numerousl.
signed throughout the County, and will he
presented at meeting Of the Board, 81
Commissioners which has been called 10,
Saturday the 2sth inst.