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Connecticut western news., 1874-12-04
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The thermometer indicated only four degrees above zero Tuesday morning. ..... Saturday night and Sunday morning we had a copious rainfall terminating in snow which fell to the depth of about three inches. ......E. B. Witherill has bought the Goshen mail route of Ethan Whitney, and enters upon it's duties on Jan lst l875...". Foragers have been visiting T. s. Colds corn fields and appropriated considerable ....Boodle's having remains statu-quo owing to the late snow......Jas. Garter. now of Odgenburgh, N. r., spent Thanks, giving in this place. Jimmy Burke came to this country about twenty-five years ago, and has spent over twenty years with T. s. Gold as farm laborer, whereby he has accumulated about $20O0 with which he sailed on the Steamer, Baltic, of the White Star Line, Nov. 2Ist for Ireland, where he proposes to spend the remainder of his days ID ease, and as he is somewhat advanced in years, he has a competence tt carry him through life in a very comfort able manner. NuF CED
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Sheffield.

Sheffield.
 Thanksgiving day passed in the usual way here. Serylcrs were held ID the Con- grega,ional and Episcopal churches. Rev MT. Noble delivered most excellent ser mon from the text 5 la all things willing to live honest" 'Tis pity larger aud fence could not have been pres. mt to have heard these wholesome truths, but we sup pose most of the people were more inter, es,ed ID the good things of this life, sucL as turkeys and chicken pie. The Harvest Home was celebrated at the Episcopal church, the church itself being decorated with grain, grasses, vegetables and fruit, presented pleasing and appropriate ap- pearanc'. for Ina nksgiving day the reg uar service for that day was read and a sermon delivered by Dr. Parker. 1.-The lecture before the Friendly Union last week was given by the glass manufacturer of Lenox. The entertainment this week con- sists of music, tableaux. &c., given by the village people,. The winter term at the high school opens on Monday of this week.
 
 are fitted to enter this school will avail themselves of the advantages offered and present themselves as pupils there. The Farmers Festival takes place at Mi.ler's Hotel the evening of December l7th. A good time is anticipated by all who are favored with an invite to the entertainment. ......As the cold weather approaches we hear much complaining among the fair sex because dress makers are scarce, and not to be had for the asking. There ale several very good dress makers in the town, but the place could supply constant work to one more good hand at the trade. So if this falls under the eye of some lady who understands the art, and who can promise well and also keep her promises-let her come to Sheffield and we warrant her plenty of custom......W We are sorry to learn of the serious illness of our old friend and physician Dr s. R. Kellogg. of this place. He has long been resident here, and holds high place in the hearts of the people, though his aftlictions have for years pre- vented his practicing medicine. Dr. Train is also quite i!!, SO we are without a physi- clan here, and it is we'll that the season is healthy one. We earnestly desire that some good physician should locate here, as every village needs a doctor always ready ....The saddest funeral we have ever known was that of William Doten, which took place last Saturday. He WAS killed the previous evening by the cars near Falls | Village One more unfortunate gone to his rest His mangltd remains were brought up on the evening train and de- posited in coffin at the warehouse where l they remained till the next afternoon when the official men of the town SAW them in tered at the old buryirg g ground. Not a relative followed this poor man to the grave, though we are informed that he has near relatives in the town of Barring ton. He was " only pauper whom no body owned." x.
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New Milford.

New Milford.
 Last Saturday the town voted to buy John Peck's lot as location for the new Town Hall. There are two houses upon the place to be sold which with other changes to be made it is thought will re- duce the cost of the site to about $8OOO. A committee was also appointed to look up plans and specifications for building which should contain 8 court room, fire proof vault for records, hall, or voting place, lookup, etc., and report with prob able cost of the same the third Monday in January next. water works are nearly complete, and with the Hall nex, year and graded school the year after we shall be making progress in the way of needed improvements quite as fast as any had dared to hope.......The long looked for tobacco storm commenced Saturday nigh, and continued during the day Sunday. On Monday morning the farmers commenced delivering large quantities of the weed. Did any one break the Sabbath 2. Rum flows freely since the granting of licenses. Minors and drunkards seem to have n, trouble in obtaining all they want. and a street fight is no unusual occurrance. J R. Johnson has sold out the Journal to Rev. M. Delevan and it is expected thai the change may be great improvement. l O.
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NRw CoUNTERTRIrs The Hartford Post says quite number of counterfeit 5O-cent scrips are being put in circulation in that vicinity Those who readily distinguish them may find the following hints of Ser vice: On the counterfeit, the lock of hair iu the corner of Dextcr's forehead touches the other hair st each end. while in the genuine it is 70" shaped lock, and touch es only at the lower end On the upper right hand corner of the back, the figure 6 in 1863 is reversed, so that 1t faces to the left instead of to the right. The paper, too is thicker than the genuine. Lines are printed on the back, to initiate the silk threads, but they are not found on the face of the piece.
 OvERooAT WEEK At the Boston Square Dealing Blue Store," corner Main and Asylum street. This week is overcoat week with the Boston square dealers. They have marked down every overcoat Tn this stock four to eight dollars, which brings the prices LOWER THAN THEY WE'RE SOLD AT WHOLESALE AT THEIR BOSTON wARRHoUsR THIRTY DAYS AGO. Tue overcoats they arc offe ring are splendidly made and trimmed and sold at prices SO low as scarcely to be | credited unless the purchaser satisfies him. self by personal inspection. Some people are puzzled to know how they can sell the quality of clething they keep at tbe low paices they do. The explanation is easy They are manufacturers ar d wholesalers of two millions worth of garments annually. They are in close contact with the prinCi- | pal commission houses of Boston and New York and several of the largest mills in New England, and have so systematized their business that waste is impossible They reason, and soundly too, that it is better to sell two hundred garments for fifty cents profit than to selli one hundred at one dollar advance. In this way they divide profits with the purchasers, uphold their reputation and make almost as muci money as at the older and slower system This is the key to their enterprise and sh. secret of their wonderful success in this and other cities. Remember the "Bu. Store" corner Main aud Asylum streets
 Hartford Post.
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 Of this book Chas. Dudley Warner writes: "ln the bound volume of St. Nicholas. with it's glory of red and g.d we have 8 permanent ,.tditlon to the literature of the young. Never co-operated in the service of children. It is continual educator of the r taste and of their honor and courage, do not see how it can be made any better, and if the children don't like it think II is time to begin to change the kind Of children in this country
 sr NICHOLAS FOR 1875. The prospectus of the second volume shows that there is to be TO falling off but an increase in it's literary and pictorial attractions. Among other attractive features are
 Tw SPLENDID SERIAL sToRIEe
 1.-THE YOUNG SURVEYOR" by J. T. Tiowbridge, author of the Jack Hazard
 EIGHT COUSINS" by Louisa M Alcott, author of. Little Wo men," The peculiar features of St. Nicholas, which have conduced 70 largely to it's popularity, will be Short and easy stories in French, German and n Sn toT rnanrafop will appear Se K de win eontuue ae5eF e be S of interest, and the department for very young readers will be enlarged.
 BaSard aylol and other distinguished travel CTS will give stor CT of foreign countries. M.. Riding will cont nue his series of delight ful and instructive papers on practical subjects. partment of Home Entertainments, Tableaux Vivants. etc.
 New wri CTS. in addition to our present large corps oi contributors, will give young people of all ages, Poems Jinges, Stories. sketches, and Papers on History. Biography. Travel. Adventure, Nationa History, Outdoor aud Indoor Sports, Boys and Girls Handicraft, Kindergarten Games. Literature Popular Science with a hearty sprin- kllng of fun throughout the volume.
 Prices, s O0 year, but up to Jan. 1st we will send the twelve numbers for the year just closed (Vol I.) for only -$aG The game. elegantly bound In red and gold will be sent charges paid, for $500
 One years subscription and twelve back num- berr, & O0. One years subscription and vol. l, bound as above. sent charges paid, for $6o0 EB BAU postage aoiU De paid 6y us.
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9rnbate Aotifes.

A T court of Probate holden at Shar on, with. A in and for the district of sharon, on the Ssrd day November, 1874.
 Present Iharles l.. Prir de Esq.. Judge,
 Zackeus w. Bissell Esq. of raid sharon, guard sev en years. belonging 10 taid district, having by his written agreement by and with the advice Of ,he Sel, ctmen of said town of sharon given the said m inor in adoption to Frederlck A Perry. of said sharon. and lhe raid Frederick A. Perry having exhibited sRid agreement 10 this court for acceptance and approval.
 It is order ed that the hearing on said applca- ton be had at the Probate Office iI sald district on the l2th day of December 1874, at g o'clock In the forenoon, and that notice be given to all persona intended 10 appear then and there to show cause why said agree ment should not be notice shall he pu blshed two weeks successive ly in a newspapsl printed In Salisbury snd DO eted on pubic sign post in said sharon neRrept the residence of said minor. Certified from record.
 CUAS. F. SEDGWlCK, Clerk.
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Kent.

Kent
 This village has been unusually lively lately, and tin-pans, horns, etc, have been in great demand owing to the hornings that have been given to the newly married couples recently returned from thelr bridal tours. ..... Some of the friends of Mr. John Seger short time ago met and gave him genuine old fashioned surprise party. Good music was in attendance, and all re gretted that the evening was so short..... Our long Indian summer has departed and winter has come at last, judging from the snow which fell Sunday and which still stays on the ground. Though not enough for selghing, it seems to remind us that we may anticipate that pleasure before long.
 SoI.
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Subscription AccOumt.-The date on the colored shp of paper with the name of the sub scriptiOm is pnid l; thus. K. E. Smith 5Jul74, indicates that MT. Smith has paid for his paper to July 5th, 1874. It is hoped that subscribers will
 date on their papers, is always correct, and when they pay tor a renewal of their inscription, will observe whether their date is changed to indicate
 the proper credit. and in the event of an error, to inform us for correction at once. No claims for errors in these accounB 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 printed thereon is prima facie evidence of it's ceptance correct. J. L. PHASE.
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MAYOR HAvEMEYER DEAD.-The Hon William F. Hayemeyer, mayor of New York City, died suddenly in his office on Monday morning. He had been on short trip to Flushing, and when returning missed train and had to walk several miles against strong cold wind. The ex- ertion was too much for him, and soon af
 ter reaching his office he was seized with an apoplectic ft aud died almost instantly.
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 It's pApers upon existent questions and it's in- iniits ble cartoons help to mould the sentiments of the country -CoMMERC1AL
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4 woman in New London Conn.,, saw her husband carrying lady's satchel, and she tore the the lady's dress off her before discovering that it was her mother, who had dropped down on the evening train to surprise her. Every husband in the land who is out nights should read this little item to his wife and hold up the dangers of her becoming suspicious. with out the best of cause
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The advertisement of a western stone cutter reads Those who buy tomi- stones from us. look with pride aud satis- faction upon the graves of their friends
 A La Crosse man who committed suicide wrote a note to his wife which said; Il am going to country where red-hesd. d women are never seen" She was so mad she wouldn't attend his funeral
 On retiring from business wise old man said to his son and successor <" Now, ny boy, remember that common sense is the affair of lite except lovemaking.
 The New Haven Car Co.,, organized in 1869, and having capital of $50 OGO, has suspended. Fifty workmen are thrown out of employment in consequence of the suspension.
 The 2 30 train on Monday p. m. from New Haven for New York struck man, between Woodlawn and Williams Bridge and killed him. Que leg was completely severed from the body. His nams could not be assertained at late hour at night.
 There are ninety patients at the New Haven hospital. Aun Farley, whose scalp was torn from her head in the shirt factory year ago and has since been replaced by snall gratis of GU ticle taken from great many persons, is still there, slowly recovering.
 Bernard J. Dalton and Donold H. Mo Dowell, young men from Brooklyn N. Y. tried to climb up the face of Wcst Rock, near New Haven, on Sunday. Dalton clipped end fell about twenty feet, recel wing q broken arm and severe bruises.
 PIANOS AND ORGANs.-And now Mr. Joseph Bllnlon, ot Lakeville, astonlshes folks hy the extraordinary low prices at which he offers pianos and organs. Five octave organs for $75 OO and an elegant piano. l-3 octave for only $265. All first class new instruments. Everybody can make everybody else christmas pres ent at these prices; hard times or no hard times. His advertisement in another col umn tells more aboutit.
 SHORT AND SwEET.-An Iowa editor who attended party, Was smi:ten with the charms of fair dalnsel who wore a rose on her forehead, and thus gushes about 1t Above her nose There is ' rose; Below that rose There is nose. Rose, nose, Nose, rose, Sweet rose, Dear nose. Whereupon rival editor thus apostro- pulses the Iowa chap: Above the stool There is fool; Below the fool There is stool.
 Stool, fool, Fool; stool, Old stool.
 Damphool.
 An Eastern paper intimates that Treas urer Spinner acquired his habit of profanity -n-s1 |.
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aNlSTRiCT of Cornwall, ss Probate Court, DNovember, 2T 1874.
 Estate of Jasper r. Brewster, late of Cornwall, in said distrct dect ased,
 The Executor repre- ents the estate insolvent, and prays the appointment of Commissioners thereon.
 OKDEREp.-That commissioners to receive and exam,ne the claims of the creditors of said estate be appointed at the Probate Office in Cornwall. on the 7th day or December 1874. at one o'clock afternoon: of which all persons in interest will take notice and appear, if they zee cause. and be Il. ard thereon,
 Certified from Record.
 1w2l JOHN k. HARRISTON, Judge. nISTRICT of Salisbury ss. Probate Court D Nov. 21st 1874
 Estate of Hercules W. Thorp, of Salisbury. in said district in insolvency. The Conrt of Probate the strict of Salisbury hath ltmtbed and al- lowed two months from the date hereof, for the creditors of said Estate, r. presented iDeolvent, in which to exhibit etleir claims thereto aud has appointed Moscs l.. Graham and New toh l.. Dex- ter of said Salisbury Commissioners to receive aud examine said claims and has ordered that said commissioners meet at the store of said Moses L. Graham in raid Salisbury on the Slst day of December IS 4 and the 2ltt day oi Jal ary 1875 at o'clock in the afternUs of each of said days the purpose of attending on the business of said appo .ntment. Certified ffoms Record, ALBERT MOORE. CleIk,
 All persons indebted to said Estate, are request ed 10 make immediate payment to
 4w20 HENRY HUBBARD, Trustee.
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A CAR M.

TYRE BREWSTER CANFIELD co. having A made arrangements to change their business the list of Jan. ls75 will dispose of their stock oi goods at bargains. Gall and see them but don't leave your pocket-books at home, as we wish ths money for our goods and will make 1t an ohiec, for cash buyers 10 call and us before purchas- ing.
 Thanks to our customers for past favors and are happy to receive their patronage
 All per- ons indebted 10 us are respectfully asked to settle with us by the 1st of Jan. 1875
 THE BkEWSTEk CANFIELD CO Falls Village, Dec 1st 1874
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Aome Alews.

a*~ We shall feel greatly obliged to any of oul friends in the county, elsewhere, who will send particulars any occurrences of interest which may come under thelr notice.
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B Q R N.
At Lakevile. Nov, ss, a son to George Shaw
M A R R { E Q. .

,, At Sheffield. Nov. .6 Mir. George White anG Mfrs Mary Jane Brown.
 At Canaan. Nov. 18th by Rev. J. H. Lane, Mr. orVille M Rrinton of Falls .llage to Miss Jane A. Mercy, of CaLaan.
 At Canaan depct. by Rev. B. N. Lewis, Mir .dophus Decker of Sheffield and Mrs. Harriet Hobson.
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Oi E Q.

At Canaan, Sunday, Nov. g, Henry Pierc, aged 35 years.
 At Goshen. Nov 29th. Noah s. Wadhama INT Wadhams for many years past. has been an agen , Of the Holley Mfg, Co.,. of Lakeville.l
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nIsTRIcT of Salisbury sp. Probate Court

nISTRICT of Canaan. pR. PrGtktc Court, Nov. 1I7th 1874 Estate of George F. Cedy, late of Canaan, in pnid District dt ed.
 The Court of Probate for the district of Ca naan hath l.mited ard allowed six months from da:e of this order, for the Creditors of raid Es- tate represented insolvent in which to exhibit their claims against said estate; and has appoint ed James Ensiyn and Alberto R. Rorahack Com missioners to receive and examine raid claims.
 certified by J. BHARDhNBERGH, Judge. FNVHE subscribers give notice that they will N meet at Citizens H III in Falls Vii age in eaid district of Canaan on the ?oth of Dec. 1874 and May IS, SIS at II o'clock In the forenoon, each of sad days. for the purpose of attending to the business of said appointment
 JAMES ENSIGN. 1 Cou,S,...,-~
 ALBEKTOT. KORABECK eo"ua-sslonere.
 All pereone indebted tu raid Estate are request ed to make immediate payment to
 4W19 k. w. sICRR, Administ fator.
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An Eastern paper intimates that Treas urer Spinner acquired his habit of profanity while learning to read hls own writing.
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nls TRICT of Canaan sa. Probate Court Nov DI6. 1874. Es ate of George F. Cady & Co., of canaan, in said District. Ihsolven debtors, The Court of Probate for the district of Canaan hath limited and allowed six months from date of this order for the Creditors o said ate repre@en ted insolveht in which to exhibit their claims against said ca ate and has app inted James Ensign and Alberto T. Roraback Commissioners to receive and examine said claims.
 Certified by J. B. HARDENBERGH, Judge, The Subscribers give notice that they rhan meet at CITIZENS HALL in Falls Village in said district of Canaan, on the 29th. ot Deccm- in the forenoon on each of said days. for the purpose of attending to the business of Faid ap poin ,ment.
 JAMES ENSIGN,
 ALBERTO T. kORABACK,
 Commissioners. All Persons indebted {, said estate are reques- ted to make immediate payment to E 4w19 U. A. MINER, Trustee,
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London "fog- -horns' are made of gin.
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Teachers Meeting.

TYRE regular fortnighily meeting of the public the Center school house on Saturday, Dec. 9th. at 2oclock D. m. It ia to be hoped that the school visit rs and district committees and all others interested ir schools will be present. Fx. ercises consist of instruction In reading
 J. H. HURLRUT,
 1w2l Secretary Board of Visito,a
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N HEREBY give notice 10 the person who en. \ tered my house in absence of my family aLd took from a bureau drawer Black AlspaccR Dreas, partly made. two wooden shirts ana s Qu antitY of human hair. 10 return them immcdi- ately az ] have | ood evidence oi your being teen coming out of my house at the time of their being missed, or will arrest and prosecute you i0 the
 Cream HiI, Nov si, 1874. aw9o
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For Sale.
TO WHOM MAY CONCERN.

A Forty Four Gallon Cider Cs.k, in excellent A order, and wi he sold cheap. Inquire at this office. 17u