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Connecticut western news., 1875-12-03
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 We are having very cold weather, and furs, overcoats, cloaks, etc. ,sre very handy things to have in ones possession just now, and we pity those who are too poor to have these comforts. On Tuesday the thermom- eter indicated ten degrees below zero in this place......A very pleasant, interesting and instructive Thanksgiving service was held in the Baptist church here, and have been informed that the same could be said of the services held in tho other churches in this village on that day......The congre- gation and society connected with the Bap- tist church had their New England supper, according to programme, on Thursday evening last. cannot particularize, as was there but few moments, having an engagement elsewhere. I have been in formed however, that it was perfect suc- cess in every respect. Quite number of persons were present from out of town. Among the number were MT. and Mrs. Milo Moore and Miss Anna ConeY of Hudson ; Mr. and Mrs. Robert l.. Penny of Newark, N. J.; MT, and Mrs. Frank Dakin and Fitch Landon of Sharon, besides many others. .Drummers! drummers. drum mers! Whoever heard of SO many drum mers in town at one time before? You can see them in any and every direction at the hotels, on the street, in the stores, on the -everywhere..... Ward B. Grey has some of the incest flour to be found in the market, manufactured by John A. | Christian ...Dr. J. F. Preston seems to be meeting with excellent success as physician in this placc...... George w. Brown has just returned from New York, and can now show his customers the finest and choicest variety of holiday goods to be found this side of the city, and is daily receiving new novelties in that line. He is exceedingly fond of pets, and bought 75 more goldfish and another parrot while in New York;. Dr. E. P Tibbals and lady, of Port Huron, Mich, and Mrs. Sherman of New York, are spending short time at their fathers, Geo Crane. We were glad to welcome them tc their old home again, even for short wis it..... Mrs. Hilen B. Egglcston has beer quite ill for a few days, but IS now better .... The Union Sabbath School Concert which was held in the Presbyterian churcl on Sunday evening last, was very interest ing and instructive. GUESS AGAIN.
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THE BEST FAMILY NEwsPArER.-Thisi is the claim which the publishers of the Ne,r York O6ser0er make in behalf of their pa. per. It is bold claim to make in our day, when there are SO many papers but an un' deviating course in sending out, for fifty three years, large, full, fresh, readable and pure newspaper, which is unsurpassed, justifies them in the claim. We can recon mend the Ooseruer. It has no hobbies j; i, is sound in doctrine, impartial and unbiased reliable in Its news, interesting and in structive in it's various departments, an6 offers no clap-trap premiums or pictures For specimen copies address s. l. PRIME Co.,, New York.
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ADvERTIsING.-The.. advertisements in a newspaper are more read than the thought less imagine. They are the map of large class of mems capabilities in life. The man who contemplates doing business in a distant town takes up the local paper and in its advertising columns sees true pie ture of the men he has to deal with; @ complete record of the town, Its commerce, its home trade, the facilities of storekeep- CTS, it's banks, and in almost every case he can estimate the characters of the men who are soliciting the public patronage. The advertising page is a map of the town, a record of its municipal character, bhsi- ness confession of the citizens, and instead of being the opinionated production ofPne man, it is freighted with the lfe-thoughts of hundred.
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The hakeville Dentist. Dentist Palmer of Lakeville has fitted up his dental rooms in that village, in @ manner very pleasant indeed for his patrons and convenient for his work. He has one of the best opera tlng chairs in the country, it being adjusta- ble to any position required for any branch of his work. To recline in this chair, en- toying its luxuriance, resting your aching head upon its soft velvety pillows, and sur vey the case of polished instruments within easy reach. is privilege long to be remem- bered. Let's see there are the gllttering tongs with scolloped beak, and which are warranted to circulate around bicuspid in amanner very soothing to a patient; and then that other "clutch, With one end of the handles bent over so as to fit around the hand of the operator to enable him to hold on good. is lovely machine. We con template buying two or three of this sort, to carry about with us to look at every time we meet delinquent subscriber. It will be 30 consoling on such occasions. This instrument is said to be very tenacious of purpose, and when it grasps an old Su- perior Right molar, and takes it into its fond embrace, it will tend strictly to busi- ness, and it is very difficult matter to di- vert it's attention, until the molar consents to accompany it out to more convenient position for witnessing the hilarious dance of the patient, who by this time realizes the fact that he too is party to the affair Oh, no! This instrument never lets go when once it undertakes job, and if by mistake it seizes the upper end of your spine, you cant dog it off till it has drawn that neces- sary appendage to our make up right out ''by the roots. We say, to recline in tha, beautiful chair and contemplate these in. struments, is strongly recommended fol nervous people but aside from this non serse, the Doctor is probably as well pre- pared for dental work as any in the state. His facilities for making and administering gas are of a superior order, and his work is giving very general satisfaction.
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 Old Prob sent one of his cold waves this way Monday night of the present week ......1S39 cans of milk were shipped from this station in 'October......N Now Geo. Dib- ble has been catching big coons, one of which weighed 22 l.2 pounds. Those Cen Ire chaps are hard to beat......James A. Cochrane's horse was frightened by the cars one day last week and made lively work for Jimmy picking up stoves and tin ware. e.....A. D. Warner and Joe Mallinson attended Barnum's Hippodrome sale in Bridgeport, and we expect to see the whole concern brought here in few days......... The West Cornwall Sunday School Associ- ation will give one of their varied and pleas ing entertainments in the Village Hall on Thursday evening, December 9th...... Walt. Mallinson has returned from his hunting trip in Northern New York....By the death of Mrs. Stephen Foster we lose genial lady and kind neighbor, and her loss will be largely felt. NUF CED.
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A Tramp Murderer.

Amherst was intensely excited, Sunday, over the discovery Saturday night that Mo- ses Dickinson, well-to-do farmer 64 years old, and living about quarter of mile from the village on the Northampton road, had been murdered in his house, sometime during last week. The deed is believed to have been done by tramp whom Dickin- son had temporarily employed. The dis covery was made by Mir. Dickinson's son, Lucas, and James Graves, who were at- tracted by disturbance made by the cattle, which probablyshad not been fed for some days. They found MT. Dickinson covered up on lounge in the kitchen, where be usually slept, with his head smashed in, ey- idently with an axe that lay near by. The wall and bedding were spattered with blood and brains, while there were pools of blood upon the floor, though there were no signs of any struggle having taken place. The room was small and close, and filled with a strong scent of blood. MT. Dickinson's family had left him on account of domes- tic difficulties, and he had lived alone until about three weeks ago, when he hired a tramp. He was addicted to the use of opi um, though not otherwise of bud habits He had just sold his tobacco and some o,h CT farm products. and was supposed to have good sum of money with him. Tho tramp, who was called John, had urged him to sell the tobacco and doubtless killed him for the money, as Dickinson's walle was gone and his books and papers rum maged over. The tramp slept in room adjoining the kitchen, and locked ih house behind him when he fled. MT. Dick inson was last seen alive Monday night though lights were seen at the house as lat as 9 o'clock Wednesday night. The tram Is described as an Americar,s bout 25 year old, slim, of light complexion, with pleas ant, simple face; he is five feet nine ipche high, and wore light coat, mixed gra pants, and low, round-crown felt hat H is reported to have last been seen, wee ago to-day. He is said to have come fror Greenfield, and man answering his des cription is known to have been discharge from Lake Pleasant lately.
 Coroner George Gallond iinpaneled
 jury, that sat in secret session Sunday The selectmen will offer $500 reward ft the arrest of the murderer. Dickinson ", known to have had $l5o in $2o and $l bills, and quite likely had considerab
 other money about the house. s
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THE DARK DAY.-The 18th of May, l780, was distinguished by the phenomenon of a remarkable darkness all oyer the Northern States, and is often referred to as the dark day. At that time the legislature of Con- necticut was in session at Hartford. A very general opinion prevailed that the day of judgment was at band. A proposal to ad- journ was under consultation. When the opinion of Col. Davenport was asked, he answered: I am against an adjournment. The day of judgment is either approaching or it is not. If it is, choose to be found doing my duty. wish therefore, that can dies may be brought
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When New York newspaper calls John Merriseya thief, aud word comes that John has entered the front door, the rush for the fire escape boats the retreat from Bull Run. f.F-
 Florida papers report an almost total failure of the sponge crop, while Nor bern free-luneh saloon clerks say that there are mere sponges around this fall than they ever saw before.
Connecticut western news., 1875-12-03

DEAD, OR SLEEPING ?-At funeral of the four year old daughter of Nathan A. Bachelder at Salem, Mass, last Monday afternoon, and when the services were con- cluded and the mourners were in the Car. rages, and the lid of the coffin was being fastened down. the child opened and imme- diately closed it's eyes. The funeral was not concluded. The child apparently died last Friday. Further developments arc anxiously awaited.
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MAR RIE Q.

At Salisbury, Nov. 24th, at the residence of the brides father. by the Rev. W. A. Johnson, MT. Edward Barton and Miss Nina Fenn. '-lf-
 At Millerton. by the Rev. M LentNov 9oth, Charles W. Keeler of Lime Rock to Mics Linnie OKaine of Falls Village.
 At Winsted, b, the Rev. T. M. Miles, William McManus and Elizabeth Goodwin, both of New Hartford. -
 At Barkhamsted, Nov. 18th. by the Rev. B. E. Case, MT: Scott Messenger and Miss Sarah Teeter, both of New Hartford
Connecticut western news., 1875-12-03

THE PAoIFIo DISASTER. Tho coroner's jury at Victoria, on the body of T. J. Far rell, victim of the Pacific disaster, found that the Pacific would not have been dam aged by the collision with the Orpheus had she been sound, substantial steamer that the collision was caused by the Orpheus being improperly steered across the bows of the Pacific; that the watch on the deck of the Pacific was inefficient in number to keep proper lookout, consisting only of the helmsman. one supposed to be on the lookout, and the third mate, young man of doubtful experience; that the Pacific had about 2ss persons on board and had five boats, whose utmost carrying capacity did not exceed 150; that the boats were not and could not be lowered by the undis. ciplined and inefficient crew, and that the captain of the Orpheus sailed away after the collision without trying to ascertain the damage to the Pacific.
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=. We shallfeel greatly obliged to any of ou friends in the county, or elsewhere, who wiilsend us particulars ofany occurrence of finterestwhic may come undertheiraotice.
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At Litchheld, Oct. 10th. daughter, Eva Colvoc- presses, to Mrs. George Eaton Jones. .s ...
 At Goshen, Nov. 2oth. son to MT. and Mrs. Sherman Kimberly. At Litchfeld, Nov. 91st, a son to John W. and Mary K. Ruett.
Connecticut western news., 1875-12-03

KEARNEY's BuoHu.- Buchu the purest and best preparation of Buchu in the world, for sale at Grsham's Drug Store; Salisbury. 6tf
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DIE D..

At Lakeville, Nov. ssth, Thomas Armstrong, aged 62 years. y.tE'
 At West Cornwall, Nov. 2srd, Mrs Helen Eos. ter. aged 57 years. .........s
 At Colinsvile, Nov. 17th, Lillian Eliza Hall daughter of Ieaac Hall, aged IS years.
 At Litchfsld. Nov. 18th, Eva Freslon Golvoeo reeseR, wife of George Eaton Jones aged 22 years
 At South Norfolk. Nov. 20th, Julia, wife of Jo seph Bassett, aged 63 years.
 At Kent, Ohio Lucretia Lyman widow of the late Caleb Day. Esq.. of Catskill, N. r.. and daughter of the late Moses Lyman of Goshen ,Ct aged "A years. -..'r
 At Fennyille, Mich. Nov. 18th, Sarah L.. wift of Charles A. Campbell, formerly of Norfolk, ,aget 26 years. .f'
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Economy is beginning to prevail again. At funeral Sunday nine men appeared with unblacked boot heels.
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Take care of the poor Indian and he'll take hair of the white man,
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10A. M.-Report of the committee on agricultural experimental stations.
 10 l-2 A. M.-Discussion on roads, to be opened by the Secretary. 2P M-Lecture: Farmers homes and how to use them, Hon. Richard Goodman, Lenox, Mass.
 7r. M.-Report of P. M. Augar, Pomol- ogist of the board.
 To be followed by discussion on fruit culture.
 The public meetings for lectures and dis cussions will be held at Camps Hall in West Winsted.
 After each lecture there will be an op. portunity for questions and discussions. All interested are invited to be present and engage in the discussions. Special invita- ton is extended to Farmers clubs 10 be represented by delegates and their mem bers The ladies are specially invited.
 An exhibition of winter fruits will bt held under the charge of the pomologist An opportunity for testing fruits and ex- changing scions will be offered, and speci mems and scions of choice varieties are so licited from all parts of the state.
 A question box will be provided for tht reception of questions upon any agricultu ral topic, which will be opened by the sec retary at intervals during the session, ant presented for answer or discussion.
 The Naugatuck, Housatonic and Conn H Western railroads will grant free return tickets to those who have paid one full fare
 There are good hotel accommodation both in Winsted and West Winsted, which in fact form but one borough. T T. s. GoLD, Secretary.
 West Cornwall, Nov. 10th, 1875.
 Take oare of the moor Indian and hOl
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-12-20
The Democratic House.

The House Of Representatives has
organized and commenced business un.
der favorable circumstances. 1t con-
tains Democratic majority Of about
seventy. The future of the Demo.
cratic party is in the hands Of this ma.
jority, and as i, shall act in the session
now opening, so will the party revive
and flourish as il the times Of Jetfer.
sou and jackson. or, on the other
hand, drift away and become 4 memo.
ry and by-word like the old FEEDER.
alists.
If, during the coming session, the
Democrats in the House shall enter
fearlessly upon the task Of exposing
the corIup,ious of the various Rings
which have so long disgraced the
country. and wherein some of the i'm.
portant links are Democrats and if,
10 respect to their own measures Of
Legislation, and especially in regard to
the currency and appropriations Of the
public money. they shall adopt sound
financial theories and practice rigid
economy; and if they shall set their
faces like fints against all jobbing
schemes however plausibly presented !;
and if, 10 one word. they shull show
themselves true reiorncrs aud Ct to
govern the nation. then there is q glo.
rious future for tho Democra'ic party.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-12-20

The corruption Of many Of Grants
officials have been SO notorious for
years. that for some time the press
have scarcely thought it worth while to
notice it; but the gigantic Whiskey
Frauds that have been uncarlhed in the
last few weeks in St Lous and Indiana
the proving that one distillery alone
had paid Grants revenue officers rs
bride $4,000 week for the last two
years-the Indictment Of Babcock, the
Presidents private Secretary, for al
l.ged connection with these frauds
the dismissal Of Henderson (by the
President) after the indictment of Bah.
cock, who had been employed to aid
in tho prosecution Of the parties en-
gagged in those frauds. and who, by his
ability. honesty Of purpose and untir-
ing energy, had succeeded 10 convict
ing some Of them, have aroused a sus'
picion in the minds of tho people 10
such an extern. that they will not be
satisfied with anything less than a thor.
ough Investigation by Congress Of this
whole affair. Then let Congress do its
duty, and see what has become of thou.
sands of millions that have been stolen
in the last years from the Govern
mept,
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-12-20
Hon. d. s. Squlres.

A Braxtou county correspondent Of
the Wheeling Inteiligencer is disposed
to ceusurc Mr.. Squircs, (thc delegate
from that county, for voting against
the impeachment Of the Auditor and
Treasurer.
The House. in passing upon this
impeachment. was acting in u capacity
similar to that Of grand jury; and
because Mr. Squires could no. consci.
en,iously. as member OF that body,
vote to impcach these men, this Brax-
ton correspondent deems it bis duty to
read him lecture. Mr.. Squires no
doubt thought, as a grca. many others
did, that tho Auditor and Treasurer
had not committed an improbable Of
fepse, and that it was unjust to those
men to subject them 10 the expense Of
q useless trial. that must cost them. as
we'll as the State great deal Of money.
The authorities We cited last week
were, we think. sufficient to convince
any candid MUD TINT the impeachment
cannot DO sustained before the Senate
but whether ii can or not. each member
had to determine this question .by his
own conscientious convictions; and
while we think that those who voted
for impeachment did an unwiso act.
yet We had no censurc for them. as we
lre willing 10 concedo to them the snme
uon scieutiOus convictions We claim for
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-12-20

The Presidents messa!o this year is
leug,hy-in fact too lengthy to admit
Of our publishing it.
Upon the question Of Spanish CON-
plicalions it is much less warlikc than
was anticipated. Its views on that
question have been modified since the
original draft was presented to Con.
gress. Secretary Fish is understood to
have exercised controlling Influence
iu tanning tho belligcrcut spirit of the
President.
A strong bid is made for o third
nomination, in the proposition for u
Constitutional amendment taking from
the States mud giving to Congress, the
right to establish aud control free
schools-to which all children aro to
be admitted upon IN equality, with
out reference to color or previous con.
dition."
Singularly enough. the message con
talns no allusiOn to the Southern
question. 1t ia therefore fairly to be
inferred that "shc bloody shirt is no
longer considered Of value in the poll.
tics Of the country.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-12-20
A Radical Trick.

It's rumored that the Republicans
and few so.called Democrats are
working vigorously 10 have the trial Of
Bsnre,t and Burde,t delayed, in order
that they may make capital out Of it in
the next campaign. The Democratic
members Of the Senate will be unfaith-
full to their trust-to their party aud to
the parties charged, if they fail to give
them speedy, fair aud impartial trial.
The Democratic party demands Of its
representatives in tho Senate prompt,
full and fair Investigation Of this mat
ter, and il the parties charged have
committed an Improbable offence, their
impeachment is demanded. On the
other hand, il they have not committed
an improbable offence, their acquittal
is demanded. In q word. tho party
demands prompt. fair and impartial
triul according to la'o. and not accord
ing to the dictates Of Radicals aud
few bowling hypocri'icul. DsmOcrats!who
advance their ogn personal Interests
and corrupt ours by crying stop
Thief"
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-12-20
Religious Gambling.

It has always been mooted question
whether the gambling operations car
ried Oh at church fairs and festivals
we're justifable or not. We notice
that bill is now on its third reading
in the House, prohibiting gambling oil
all kinds. On its reading yesterday,
the bill was amended by Mr.. Fleming,
Of Marion. moving to insert the words
"in relation to Churches" and which
reads as amended III Section II, as
follows: If any person shall set up, OF
promote, or be concerned in managing
a drawing, rattle, or gilt enterprise
for any purpose for money at church
fairs and festivals, or any other place
or knowingly permit such lottery OF
gift enterprise be shall, &c.
Mr.. Fleming is probably ono Of those
men who call things by their righI
names, but in this little. amendment o.
his, in the event Of the bill passing a.
amended, he will probably call down
upon his head the objurgations Of those
pious cues who sanction church festiva
gambling as one Of the means. whereby
the financial backbone Of the chur ct
is strengthened. However this may
be, gambling is gambling. and al
though the amendment offered by Mr.
Fleming. will probably never DO Gu
forced. the otfense against the law aud
morality is the same in these church
festival operations as it is arou"d The
faro table in the atlics Of SECLUDED
gambling dens - Wedding Standard