Connecticut western news., 1874-07-10


 Thomaston Empress celebrated the Fourth of July by kicking the bucket
 Thomaston Clocks Abroad.-The clock factory at Thomsston has just shipped sev- enty- five boxes of clocks to Yokohama, Ja- pan, via San Francisco.
 Church Services.-Rev. Dr. Bullard of Hartford, agent of the American Tract So- ciety of New York, preached last Sabbath in the Congregational church in this village. The extensive work of the society was the theme of his remarks
 Struck by Lightning. The barn of Mir. Thomas Trowbridge Jr., at Litchfeld. was struck by lightning Tuesday, July 2nd, and burned to the ground. The horses and har- nesses were saved. The coachman who was in the barn at the time was uninjured. He Has Our Thanlzs.-Mr. N. Negus we mean, who sent us that delicious ice cream July 4th. Those wishing the article either in large or small qualities, will find it as nicely frozen and delicately favored at MT. NJ restaurant as at any place in the cities. Try some.
 Railroad Accident.-The up train on the Housatonic railroad Thursday of last week ran into an extra freight that was crawling along ahead of it. The caboose was sent up on the car in front, and there was general slivering. The engine was but slightly damaged. After delay of an hour and half the passenger train went on it's way.
 An Alarm.-At the hour of twelve on on Friday night, while the bell of the Con- gregational church was announcing the forthcoming Fourth, two of our citizens thinking it was an alarm of fire, started out half dressed, with water buckets in hand, ready for duty. It is to be hoped that when real fire does occur they will be as prompt in answering the call.
 Fell Through.-Last Sabbath morning, as drove of cattle on the road from Shef- field were crossing the river about mile above Ashley Falls, one end of the bridge gave way, precipitating eight or ten into the water beneath. Fortunately no bones were broken, and the animals, much re- freshed by their morning bath, pursued their journey. So much for Sunday travel. Twin Lakes.-No more interesting spot can be found in the country than the yicin- ity of these beautiful lakes, resembling as they do the renowned Scottish scenes. The Cave, under the care of Mr. J. M. Oden- breidt long known as the popular superin- tendent, is we'll worth visiting. For picnics it is all that could be desired: On the Fourth it was the scene of merry festivity. The Comet.--stil the comet hangs high in air for the benefit of observers, It grows more and more distinct as time ad- vances, and appears nearer to us Its tail is all that could be desired. This indlvidu- al we still suspect has much 10 do in get ting up all the horrible and wide spread tornadoes, accounts of which have filled our exchanges for days past
 Base Ball.-A spirited game of base ball was played Saturday on the Fair grounds at Falls Village between the Lone Star B. B. c. of this village and the Red Stars of Falls Village, resulting in the defeat of the lat ter. Below is the summary of the score.
 Lone Star-10-4-7-6-11-7-1O-13-7-76
 Red Star-4-13-3-4-l2-O- O. 7-4-47
 Home runs-Pratt, l.. S's, l.
 Umpire-John S. Judd.
 Scorers-Ford and Lisle.
 A Correotion.-In our issue of June 26th it was announced that s'Mrs. Belle Curtiss, wife of John Curtiss IT, of Clay ton, attempted to drown herself from { bridge into the river, etc. ."-all of whicl we supposed was from reliable source. Il appears however, that the item was will fully originated by some malicious person and we take pleasure in contradicting tht fabrication, in justice to the parties con- cerned.
 Bridges.-Temporary and permanen bridges are now being completed in differ ent parts of the town, replacing the olt ones earned away by the freshet. Th' bridge over Moore brook is again in orde for the travelling public. Barrackmatiff ii still greatly obstructed, rendering travelling exceedingly dangerous. The town has st much to do however, in the way of repairs that much patience has to be exercised jus at present.
 l Lakeville.-The impromptu open air en tertainment gotten up by the young peopl of Lakeville, and held in the grove of ex. Gov. Holley on Tuesday evening, was il every way success. The grove was nece ly Illuminated for the occasion, and th dancing platform was we'll filled with invit ed guests who ripped the light fantasti toe until late hour. The ladies-som with powdered hair-were tastefully ant fashionably costumed.
 Dancing vs. Town Meetings.-MR. ED IToR. The plank dance which came of last Friday evening in the Bushnell grove was success. The number in attendance was about equal to that of our two lat town meetings, and the good order, harmo ny and decorum which prevailed at th dance puts to shame the uproarious pro ceedings of those two meetings, and it sug gested that the sovereign free electors O. this town take lessons from the plank dan ces on the subject of peaceable and orderly ] public meetings and go and do likewise.
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