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Connecticut western news., 1874-05-15

WHAT WOMAN CAN Do.-The most puz
 zied man In the United States lives at San dusky, Ohio. The other day he waxed at once Vindictive and ingenious, and re- solved to protect the sanctity of his hearth and home by an acute stratagem. In pur- suance of this idea he mingled arsenic in & bottle of wine and placed it where any burglars would see it, and unless practical believers in total abstinence, would drink thereof and surely die. Now the wife of this intelligent Sanduskian is an orderly woman. and when she found that bottle of wine placed in conspicuous position, she said that that was just like John. he ney- CT did have any neatness, and she knew it when she married him. Then she took the bottle and put it in the cellar with eight dozen other bottles, and arranged them neatly in rows, and contemplated her work with innocent pride. Since he exhausted his vocabulary of profanity he has been spending all his leisure in looking at those bottles and trying to recognize the one which he prepared for the poor burglar, ana unless he can solve the problem soon ne expects brain fever.
Connecticut western news., 1874-05-15
Sheffield.

SAek1AeAOs
 Buslness is getting quite brisk just now.
 a!tnough a good share of it is of no nartic.
 ular benefit to the town, there beinp too
 much opposition in most every branch
 would It not be good place to get m
 something new instead of spelling all of
 the old by dividing it among so many. As
 aas been before stated, you will seldom
 nno T pleasanter or more desirable place
 TOT manu1acturlng than this; plenty of
 room TOT building, and the railroad being
 so near makes it very convenient for oet'
 ung whatever you wish to at the different
 markets. The people of this vicinity are
 making quite business of raising tobacco.
 although 1t cannot be manufactured at
 nome, but must be sent to some other place
 where the peOgle are more energetic. The several merchants here are expected to
 keep good assortment of everything men tionable, and many of the articles which
 would yield them good commission are sold by private individuals from house in house. Our own town furnishes two cood outchers, who run regularly and are suffi clent Tor the place, but it is rumored that there are three or four from abroad coming in, and among them all there will hardly be business enough to pay expenses. The .relghtlng business, which would pay well for one, it is said has to be divided smonn five or six. One coal yard is all that is needed and all there ought to be, vet we hear that arrangements are being made to start another, claiming it will lower inc prices. Three insurance agents are two more than there should be in nlace inc slze ot this, We have seen the day when there were both lawyers and dentists in tbis very town of Sheffield. bu. there are none ot either at the present day. Judge Brad tord IS staying at Burlington and sup pose the people have been so long without. that they hardly feel the want, altbouoh it IS sometimes quite lnconvenient to he under the necessity of going to adioinino towns for anything wanting in their line .....John R, Briggs has sold his beautiful place to Cyrus French, and will board with nm TOT the present.. The tin shon ia sold to Jesse Shepard, and he understands inc business well and we hope he will succeed. | ....The cheese and butter manufactory is 'o start very soon next week, I hear their IS to be done by steam. great improvement on the old way of making Catholic church bids fair to pc done this summer, as they have con- nenced work with renewed energy: the ocation is beautiful, and the Crippen Bros. Ire to do the carpenter work, which is sure o be thoroughly done, as their work al- 1 ways is...... The Methodist society are about | providing their pastor with a better house, l [hey will either exchange for one that ults, or buy lot and build to suit them elves. D,TTo
Connecticut western news., 1874-05-15
East Canaan

East Canaan.
 OLD JIM's HAND SLED,-Some time since the Winsted Press announced in an item from this place that Old Jim stole young Jim's hand sled,' sc. The further particu- lars promised at the time were never pub hshed, and in justice to all parties con cerned, said particulars, and the prior par ticulars that induced the stealing, are also necessary to be known. old Jim owned good sled runner stick, and carried it to Young Jim to be made into sled. After convincing the elder Jim that the stick was of no value, the younger Jim made himself a good sled and neglected to tie it up in the garret, and Old Jim took occasion to get a little more than even with him by carry ing the said sled to it's proper abode. The young man threatened to incarcerate the old gray headed man in the county Jail, calling him the foulest names to be found in the American Rough's dictionary, and considering all things, made very un. handsome appearance before the company present at the time. A LOCKER ON,
Connecticut western news., 1874-05-15
C0ma@Ms

The announcement made last week, to- gether with the bright beautiful day, brought out very large congregation last Sabbath morning at the Methodist church to listen to one of the young men from this town, MT. B. Roys, who is at home on a short vacation from the Drew Seminary in preparation for the ministry. The sermon was of marked ability and exceeded the ex- pectations of his many friends, giving promise of success in the profession he has chosen. In the evening sermon was given by the pastor on the Joy of Angels. , Prof. Curtiss is announced to give an evenings entertainment of selected read ings at the Town Hall on Saturday even. ing of this week......P Posters are up for a grand sale of bankrupt stock of boots and shoes at auction in the Town Hall
 Some one will no doubt get booted at a bargain. We are pleased to see MT. En- mons at his post in charge ot the depot. This month we learn John Reed, the depot agent, has leave of absence, during which time Ferris Henry will sell the tick cts and Frank Grey have charge of the freight and express office...... We have some improvements also gong on in ou, midst. Lawrence's drug store is having a new coat of paint; George Strong is ma king some repairs at his residence; a cross walk is made in front of the Warner House...".Mr. c. H. White has opened watch repair shop in the front part of MT. James barber shop. Query Will it make any difference in the shaving on time, say Saturday evening? If so, we will take courage.....W Willie Crocker, an amateur printer, is busy with his type and Young America card press. A daily paper is not as yet talked qf,, CANAAN,
Connecticut western news., 1874-05-15

NEW READING BooKs.-The Board of School Visitors have decided to introduce new reading books into the schools of this town, and it is desirable that the schools should be supplied at the commencement of the summer term. We believe the schools at Lakeyille, Lime Rock, and per haps some others are already supplied. The books can be found at the druy store in this village; at MT. Roberts at Lakeyille, and at MT. Deans at Lime Rock IW44
Connecticut western news., 1874-05-15
WaShiMgtOn.

A few days slnce Armond Olmstead. an old man of sixty-four years of age, while
 driving near the railroad had his horse
 frightened by the cars, so that it ran and
 threw him out of the wagon and iniurpd
 him somewhat, but not seriously. There
 was no damage done to either horse or
 wagon, which was soon stopped by some
 one on the road......A young man from this
 place while in Bethel one day last week
 and expecting to return on the evening
 train from that place which leaves at 5,45.
 had the misfortune to miss it. and after de.
 batting what was best to do, as his business
 made 1t necessary that he should be at
 home early the next morning, concluded
 that he would try to catch the Housatonic
 train that leaves Danbury at 10, and 20
 to New Milford and walk home from there. On looking at bis watch he found he had just l5 minutes to go in, and no convey ance but his own feet, and the distance three miles in a straight line. He made the effort, and only need to add that the thing was done, and our friend after rest ing in New Milford over night arrived home all in good order the next mornino
 having walked the distance of nine miles in two hours. If any of the boys can beat that let us hear from them. .Messrs. Ford 6 Logan, our enterprising young to- oacco HTm, nave Just begun making cigars and have employed number of first Class hands, who have arrived and are now busy at work. They expect by the good quality of their goods, and low prices. to build up good business, and we have no doubt they will succeed. and advise all to take look at their goods. They are lust re-painting their new warehouse and it looks very handsome. Baker & Brins-I made have nearly completed the cellar for their new store room......J James Shea is | building new house the next lot to Baker & Brinsn ade......S. D. Platt is going to build number of good sheds back of the tobacco warehouse for the convenience of | teams coming to the depot.....A large fire | broke out h the woods near the railroad | tunnel on Sunday and burned all day. The amount of damage is not known, neither the origin of the fire. The land belongs to | a MT: Hickox......The up freight train on the Shepaug railroad ran off the track near | Judd's bridge one day last week, and one of the cars ran nearly across the bridge on the ties before the train could be stopped. No one was hurt, though there were number of passengers in the rear car. The milk train down was delayed several hours, and the milk did not get through until the next day.
Connecticut western news., 1874-05-15

John Bull is evidently on a tear. In the House of Lords recently Earl Russell gave notice that on May 4th he should ask for copies of the correspondence of the British government with the governments of Ger many, France, Russia and Austria relative 10 the maintenance of peace also that he snould call for copies of the instructions sent 70 Dir Edward Thornton, Minister at Washington. in regard to the Oregon boun. dary question; and, further, for an ac- count of the compensation made by the United States for damages caused by the Fenian raids on Canada. It would seem A little more modest in matters of such mo- msnt for England to take up one case and one country at time.
Connecticut western news., 1874-05-15
West C0rmwalI,

Last Saturday was very warm day Thermometer 8lo above zero. Sunday l was scorcher, and the thermometer went up to 92 above zero... .....The snow banks ln Cornwall Hollow and North Goshen must have succumbed to the fearful heat or Sunday and Saturday. Harry Sedg- wick has arrived home from pleasure trip to the Rocky Mountains. .. Last Tuesday Doctor Sanford left his horse for a moment to put up pair of bars through which he had just passed, when his horse took fright at something and went tearing through the streets at fearful pace. Charlie Sanford about five years of age, was in the wagon, and everybody who saw him expected to see him terribly injured or killed outright, but fortunately the wagon was not upset before the horse was seized by James Car ter, who seems always to be on hand in just the right time, and stopped, thereby saving the boys life, no doubt zee. Last Fri day evening the Sunday School Associa- ton gave another of their monthly enter tainments in the hall to large and enthu- siastic audience. The parts were all well rendered; the band played nicely; the singing was excellent, particularly the piece by Prof. Hughes and Miss Hattie Mallinson; also that of Masters Huston Cochrane, Henry Crandall and Miss Annie Wilson and Sarah Miller, all under nine years of age. The dialogue was nicely rendered and drew forth immense applause. The reading was good. and received it's full share of applause but we noticed that the last reader was little tremulous, owing no doubt to it's being his first appearance in public. The committee of arrangements Misses Lucinda Wolfe and Hattie Coch- rane and Messrs. Hughes and Cochrane- are entitled to much credit for the xdmira- ble manner in which they arranged the pro- gramme. We would not forget the re- marks of Esquire Warner, who made neat little speech in reference to the inan- cial matters of the association.
 NUF CED,
Connecticut western news., 1874-05-15
Ashley Falls.

Ashley Falls.
 MIR. EDITOR. The few warm days have
 started every one up. Teams and day la
 borers have been in demand, for the time
 IS short for putting in the early crops. e.
 Last week the school was closed on ac-
 count of the measles, which spread among
 the children. Thirteen cases I believe
 were reported at one time, but so- far as I
 nave learned are doing we'll. MT. Henry
 Chapln is stocking his lumber yard with
 lath. shingles and pine lumber, SO we will
 need no longer to drive out of our village
 TOT any needed repairs. With the material at hand, and competent workmen of every trade, why not have spirit of building re- Vlve and add strength, wealth and numbers to our village......Mr. John Pease has start ed the work by building a new fence around his garden and removing the stones, and grading the yard where the old house stood ''....Mr. A. Leroy, who for some time has been laid up with the rheumatism, is again out, though somewhat lame. At the year. ly meeting of the church, MT. T. Heaton very generously offered to act as sexton for six months without any pay, in view of losing the support this year of some who prefer Congregational meetings. Such mo- ble hearted effort ought to be sustained. and no doubt it will be. Last Sabbath MT, E' hoys. former teacher here, preached m the church. and was listened to with great interest by a full conoreoation George Shelley has gone to Sheff1eld. hay Ing work on the contract for soldiers head stones......Mr. Stanton has been grading the walk in front of his house, and also making cross-walk to the church, which has been very much needed. especially soon after rain. A few loads of gravel at the corner of MT. Ferris hotel m the main street would be great improvement, as the water remains standing in pools long time there. A word to the wise is al. ways suinclent. PEN HOLDER.
Connecticut western news., 1874-05-15
Connecticut western News.

Subscription AccOunt.-The 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 see to it that their account as indicated by the 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 the paper with the printed thereon is prima facfe evidence of its ac ceptance as correct. J. l.. PEAsE.
Connecticut western news., 1874-05-15

Ann Eliza Young is playfully stated by g Washington reporter to wear large lock. ct suspended from her neck containing scraps of hair cut from Brigham's scalp, but whether obtained in moments of peace. ful submission or snatched in fits of indig- nation at his treatment of his nineteenth mother-in-law is not revealed,
Connecticut western news., 1874-05-15

MoVzzas AND HAY RAKEs. Wilbur & Van Benschoeen, 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 elf-discharging sulky Hay Rake. This rake has no superior. (S.OO)-l2W40
Connecticut western news., 1874-05-15

NEW STOCK OF MILLINERY GooDs.-Just arrived, the largest stock ever shown in Salisbury. have all the latest styles of Hats, Bonnets, Laces, Ribbons, &c. Flow CTS, (a|G mode Ge FrGncaise,) and every- thing in the Millinery line.
 3w43 Mas, MARY RICHARDSON.
Connecticut western news., 1874-05-15
4utte 9elps.

asaWe 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., 1874-05-15

Inscription on 8 tombstone in Columbia. Tenn; Escaped the bullets of the enemy to be assassanated by cowardly pup-a kind husband, an affectionats father.
Connecticut western news., 1874-05-15
BOR N.

At Pittsfeld, May 10th, q daughter to Geo. and Frank A. Crowell.
Connecticut western news., 1874-05-15
In Fancy Goods !

RESOURCES.
 Loans and Discounts, $a94 Os4 Ri UYerdra1ts, 792s2 O:, O: D: ponds to secure circulation, 150. .00OO0 OCuer otocks bonds and Mortgages, S57.b0 que rom kedeeming < Reserve Agents, 18, ,822 65 Due D rom rom Nationai Banks, S,008.08 D, Due rom state banks and Bankers, 113.61 DDanking D house, 7,S1530 GuIrehI Expenses, 1,42151 6 6a4es Fai9, 1,10555 SiH Sniecks ana other Cash Items, 266 Bills of other National Banks, S456 O0 Specie, (Coin), a.S0oo0 Legal Tender Notes, 1889 %
 Total Resources, $5laOa1, ,79
 LIABILITIES. Capital Stock paid in, $aOO, ,OOo. % Surplus Funds, 4OOOO.OO hhxScnange, 355. .6S | 1J [onI oI ana LOSS, II n,609.1S stais Sste1 Rsna Bank Circulation Outstanding, Dividenus unpaid, 156 O0 Individual Deposits, 1a4, ,i5s.Ts Demand Certificates of Deposit, geS. 80 Due to National Banks, 1.O65. .34 Special Interest Account, 33sO co
 Total Liabilities, $51s Os1. .s0 l STATE OF CONNECTICUT, County of Litchfeld ss. l, A: o. RANDALL, Cashier of the National | Iron Bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement is true, to the best of my knowledge | and belief.
 A. c. RANDALL, Cashier. Su6serlbed s and sworn to before me this 9th day
 LEE P. DEAN. Justice of the Peace. Correct-Attest:
 S.F; MILIsPAueH, Directors.
Connecticut western news., 1874-05-15

Washinee Factory.-Last Wednesday forenoon we took hasty look through the factory of the Washinee Woolen Co.,, on
 Washinee street in this village, and found everybody about the works as busy as they could make themselves. In the weaving room, seven of the fourteen looms i'll the atmosphere with their rattle and thwack, and we are informed by Superintendent Bower that only about two weeks more will be required to get the whole compliment of machinery at work. In the cardipg room. Boss Carder Richmond has one of the three sets of carders at work, and will soon have the others ready; and above, Spinner John Prince is bug z-z z-zing out the yarn as rapidly as one s'jack'' can do it; while in the coloring room below, MT. John Holder is having the best of ''luck" eve don't think it is 'luck," but the result of his sklll,) in getting precisely the exact shade required to the wool, which enters into the manufacture of the repellents now being made. Thus far, Messrs. Bower and Ed wards have met with the best of success in getting the works started; everything com ing into the work nicely and satisfactory in every respect. The works are now making only about one hundred yards of their extra wide repellents day, but will soon make at least twice that amount. These gentle men seem to be the right man ''at the wheel" and appear perfectly at home in every department of the business,
, 1874-04-05

TET ANOTHER WE8f BfDE 17CKEI.
meeting Of voters Of the West Side who
satisfied With any Of the dozen tickets aircady in tho
field held at No. c-3 Vest Randolph stroet hst
evening" nominate their tarortes Tor town oncers-
There fifteen people present, Eevou Of whom
vc1y drunk c. H. Scanan, saoou-1ceper, pre,ldcd,
ard made gpeech. lie sald tie - xo1kingmtu wern
Nard a2d BEEN entirely ignored Tne rich :oald
tuy up ordinary Assessor, and one VIA Needed who
would be above taking money, and do justice to Every
one.
The following persona nominated for tho Offices
na1ned without opposition:
Coilectur-Johu Duchler, tho banker VITO il expected
to furnish tho mouey.
Sure1visor-1ohn Conway, Foreman 1t tho Gas
Works, who cau " control l, 900 votes"
ASaessor-J11nea ". Cl-tk- also Al employo o. tho
Gas compaay, who has "mAny fHends." He WIZ
Town Clerk lat year.
Town Clerk-Tho1ras Kenney, who is said 70 hars
" much influence y among the ward politicians.
Constable-Joln Kcidy, who ts well known Among
the " boya," and expected to poll heavy vote.
TIE meeting then adjourned
year, intens to Euu Is independent caEddate for
that Office TUE. day.
Michael HaMahon wants to be Town Clerk Of the
West Town. and viii enter the race On hts own hook.
0AnvEEI II OCT.
person by tho n1Ine of George GarEezJ. who baA
to THE TRIBUNE, stating that " business IL I'rezs
ing th2t he cannot " devote tbs time to the complete
fulflEent Of the important duties deTolv1nE up tho
Supervisor" and hence rettrea from tho contest
THE FAI1HLE6s o'BEtE.:.
AID. Fitzgerald. Conrad Gripp, End othcr1 ha7o
made up South Side ticket whereon Pat 0Br5en7 tho
Ere4eut Hdrervtor 1s candidate foE Collector, ani
john B. Garfemann for Assessor. Thi0 conduct ut
ODrtena n regarded With d:AfaSor BY The upright
Auchsel EVANS, oonhiters it base political trick
, 1874-04-05

THE WEST SIDEE5 IN COUNCIL.
meeting Of Tezt Side patriots held last cven-
ing in the ealoon Of Blue Island avenue and
Gu11cy street. 1t slow In gathering, and slower in
getting to work when it did gather The affair might
be called political " bInd-boil" the part Of the
West Side. There considerable difficulty in find
lug Chairman.
, 1874-04-05
TOWN TROUBLES,
The Republicans Nominate a
South-Town Ticket,
julius Rodbertus Is Put In as Is
SeSS0Ts
The West-Siders Set Up Two Pats,
Two Mikes, and a Jim.
The Workingmen's Ticket---An EXPIRES.
sion Of Firm and Upright
Principles.
Another Opinion on the Collect.
or's Salary.

SOUTH TOWN REPUBLICAN CONVEN-
TON.
4 Republican Convention was held in Ito Council
Chamber yesterday afternoon, to nominate town
officers for South Chicago. There large attend
ance Of spcctAtors,-the eame gentlemen who have
attended Republican Conventions for many \ year.
The proceedings we're orderly.
GETTING STARTED.
AID. 5dweu calcd Tho meeting to order, explained
its object and aeked who they would have preaide
over their deliberations
Ira ". Buell. unanimously elected, and Aid.
Richardson made Secretary.
Mr.. Brayton moved for Committee On Credentials
which was appointed, as follows:
First Ward, Harry Hammer: Second, Thomas
CaEson: ToiId, David Coey FOURTH 4. J.. Galloway;
Fi5h u D. nraysoa: si1th, Constantine Fam
Cna!rmen Of delegations were authorized to cast the
rote Of the wards. and 1t was decided to vote viva
COLLECTOR
Mr. Drayton nominated D. c. Leech for Collector.
There being no other candidate. tbs nomination
1nAde uuau1mouA-
Mz. Kann nominated Juliu. Rodhertus for Assessor
MuFFy IN Selson .,aa; n9noinatsd IN atd W. ~ = G5ay
Second, Third, Il Fourth, Fifth, 4; Sixth. 10.
Total, 46. Gray-Fourth Ward, lo; Fifth Ward, II.
Rodbcrtua won.
Aaron Gibbs, D: J: Lyon, a. c. c.1k1ns, and C. G.
Dr.. Gibbs made speech saying that IS would pe
ample compensation for The duties Of Supervisor, and
$40 for Town Clerk. He hoped they would require
ledgc from the nominees not to take e1orl1ta1t Eala
Ee1. &c voul1 withdraw.
Mr. Calkna withdrew in favor Of 31r. Gibbs.
The vote stood: Lyon u; Gibbs, 81.
Lyon Was nominated.
AID. Coey nominated 4. C. Waring for Town Clerk
Mr. Waring WAS col0Ted man, and would draw tbs
colo1ed vote.
Harry Hammer nominated c. F. Tulson.
Tho vote atood-Wan1ng, 70; TIllson, s.
Nariug WAS tho man.
Fred. Lcybrzrdt, William McAlahon, md Samuel P.
Russell WERE nominated Tor Constable.
It .l:cc1 that Russell would take no moro
than the l**,~. foes.
Leybra1,d: received the saruc recommendation.
NJ. Ne.son wanted to know II McMBhon would
pledge himself.
Mr. Lyon did not see what good personal pledge
would do. It aHront to ask to give such
pledge.
Leyb1andt was withdrawn
Harry Hammer said Nc Nnhon had fought and b1ed
for his country having been four years in the s1my
eud he wuud not take more than the 1e3al fees.
The vote stood 31ea1ahon, 60; Russell, 19.
Ic1lahcn nominated.
Tue Convention I'D djourncd-