Connecticut western news., 1874-12-18


 ceptance correct. J, L, PEAsE.
 Masonic.-The annual communication of Montgomery Lodge will he held We'd nesday evening, Dec. 23.
 Canaan.-The Rev. E. II. Roys will preach at the M. E. church at Canaan de- pot next Sabbath evening.
 Cold.-Tbe coldest day of the season thus far was last Tuesday. The mercury in thermometers in this village marking zero, and some report degrees below.
 New Town Hau.-We understand ef- fort is being made to have erected 8 suit able town hall In Lakevlle. This is a move in the right direction or at least it is better than no move at all.
 The Mighty, F'allen-We are inform ed that Mir. Johnson, the former editor-in- chief of the New Milford Journal. is now sorting tobacco in warehouse in that village.
 New Shoe shop.-Mr. Ed. Negus has commenced the boot and shoe making and repairing business in his restaurant bull ding In this village. MT. Negus does good work and is worthy of patronage.
 Re-modeled-Th time table of the Hou satonic railroad in the NEWS, has been re- arranged this week, so that instead of giv- ing the time of the arrival of trains at the several stations, more attention is given to their connections with other roads.
 Over Again. Some most excellent cor respOndence, as well as some advertise ments received Wednesday evening. Sor- ry they were too late. There is always risk waiting till Wednesday. Will do best we can with them next week.
 Donation Visit.-The good people of Canaan, Ashley Falls and Clayton will make donation party at the residence of Nicholas Vandeusen, of Clayton, on the evening of Dec. 23, for the benefit of the pastor, Rev. J. H. Lane. An oyster sup per will be provided.
 Attempt At suioide.-Last Sunday evening Miss Susan Bowen. Q young lady of Ashley Falls, attempted to commit su- icide with dose of laudanum. Her inten- ton failed of successful execution, as the quantity taken was so large she threw 1t off her stoEach. She is quite low but 1t is thought will recover. Unhappiness grow ing out of love affair, is said to be the cause that led her to make the attempt.
 The Housatonic Ray.--The New Mil ford newspaper, formerly known as the New Mil ford Journal, has been changed in name by its new editor, end is now 10 be known as the Housat0ntc Ray. The pa per has heretofore been printed in Dan bury, but Mir. Deltvan has procured new type, and last week sent out the first copy printed in New Milford. The make up of the paper reflects much credit upon its manager, and its appearance indicates a master hand "at the wheel"
 County Matters.-The following in vitation from the county commissioners to the representatives of the various towns in the county, will explain itself:
 You are hereby requested to meet the Representatives from Litchfield County, at the Court House. in the Town of Litch- field, in said County, on the 9th day of Jan. 1875, at two o'clock p. m., for the purpose of taking into consideration the proprlety and necessity of laying 8 tax upon the inhabitants ot said County to pay l hn cf;p ind. of fL,. Also for the purpose of repairing, enlarg ing or rebuilding the County Jail.
 D. R. sPAULDINa, } Commissioners
 R CLEVELAND, for
 A. BIRCH, } Litchfield County
 No More Sunday Milk.-Mr Milkman Goodsell informs us that he shall not be around with his milk wagon Sunday morn ings again till warm weather. His Saiur day milk will keep over Sunday during the winter season, and furthermore he says, il he is compelled to keep peddling milk Sun day morning, he cannot possibly ge around in time to get ready for church He says that he has not been to meeting for 30 long time past, he is becoming heathenized more rapidly than looks wei for citizen of Christian land, and h' has determined 10 abandon milk anc mammon on Sundays hereafter, (for tht present at least and go to meeting onc' more and see how 1t will seem.
 Sad Accident at Ore HiI.-We hay, heard the story of the singular accident a the Chatfield ore bed in Ore Hill, told il various ways, and have concluded that thu accounts given by our correspondents wh' reside there, arc probably as near the cor rect facts concerning the matter as any tC be obtained from other sources A cor } respondent in another place alludes 10 1t also we give below what another says: } Last Sunday evening shortly after nln . o'clock, John Brown, alias Wurthner, en- 3 gineer to the Chaitield Mining Co.,, ant Thomas Obrine, assistant, were clea~ in, !, out the boiler to have it ready for Monday [ After worhing some time at 1t, Wartime took e three gallon keg of petroleum in 3 side the boiler 10 put on it's inner surface to remove the deposit of lime and to kee, 3 it from rusting. Being so dark inside h. came out to get lantern. Obrine, scein, the danger of taking light near such al explosive auVlSeu nlIu not tO uO so, put re- Cardless of the advice in he went. Whil \ Wurthner was pouring the oil on the boiler , Obrine stood looking ut him through th E man hole, " and as might naluralI, , be expected, the lantern caused it to Cx 8 plode. Obrine's head was burnt very se B verely. Monday his face was swellcd t( an enormous size, his eyes being almos f closed. Wurthner, who was inside, Is in !. jured SO much internally that his recover b doubtful.