Connecticut western news., 1876-03-10
co,,necsscut Western News.

subscription AccOunt.-The date on the colored slip of paper with the name of the sub scriber, shows the time to which the sMD- scriptiOn Is paid thus. R. B. Smith 6Jul74, indicates that Mr. Smith has paid for his paper to July 5th, 1874. It is hoped that subscribers will see to it that their account, as indicated by the date on their papexs, is always correct, and when they pay for renewal of their subscription, 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 TOT errors in these accounts will hereafter be consld- cred, unless presented Wl1nln a.a Iniy hooy made as the regular receipt of tho paper with the date to which the subscription is paid plainly printed thereon, is prna facie evidence 4f its ac ceptance as correct. J. u. TEASE.
 Friday Evening.-Do not forget the sermon this (Friday) evening at the Academy hall in this village by Rev. MT. Beach of Norfolk.
 New Advertisement. - Read Clark Bro. s new advertisement this week. They mean business, and we'll merit the patron age they are receiving.
 At It Again.-The Clark Bros, who were both laid by'la few days last week with hard colds, are at their place of business busy unpacking new goods again as usual.
 Personal MT. Wm. Mosher, resident of this village the past three years, removed his family to Poughkeepsie thls week with the intention of opening meat market in tha! city. ..... -a.. .'..,. "
 Couldn't Appreciate In a town not far distant, upon the occurrence of the sudden death of gentleman, one was heard to re- mark: He died so suddenly that his wife couldn't appreciateit it.
 Ladies' Aid Society. The aid society will be held this week, provided there is good sleighing, at MT. Wm. Parks on Sat . urday afternoon. If the travelling is not l agreeable it will be at Mrs. Silas Moore's. Lived and Died Together.-Deacon Noah Pease and wife of Ellington, aged respectively eighty-four and eighty-f1ve years, died on Tuesday and what is most remarkable both died; at the same moment. They were buried together. 1 Expensive.-Some one has been kind enough to figure up the exact sum of costs in the great scandal suit, and find the snug little sum of twenty-one thousand. seven hundred and twelve dollars and seventy-fiYe cents.
 Out Once More.-We were pleased to see Miss Hattie Church evidently enjoying
 a sleigh ride last Thursday afternoon. To
 one so closely confined to the house, ride
 occasionally must indeed be rare treat,
 and as the warm weather approaches we
 hope to see her out more frequently.
 Big Stone.-Last Friday Boss Roadmas-
 ter Greer superintended the loading of a
 large block of stone upon car at Norfolk,
 the weight of which was about five tons.
 As there was no derrick, or any other hoist
 ing machine at that place, it was job that
 required considerable engineering and no
 boys play
 Correotion.-We were in error concern
 Ing the former location of the new mer-
 chants in Lakeville. We believe we in-
 formed our readers they were from New
 York, but have since learned it was Kent,
 Conn.,, instead. and are now happy to an-
 nounce their intention to remain Tn Lake
 vile. We wish them success.
 Village Improvement. - MT. Martin Harris has been building piazza, the roof of which is now being laid by oul
 tinman, MT. w. E. Cutting; and is now painting and otherwise repairing his new home, which, when completed, will be one of the finest residences in our village. One
 step certainly in village improvement. Sudden Death.-Mr. Edward R. Smith for the past year proprietor of the Miller house in Great Burlington, was taken ill or
 Monday of last week, and although hi'
 sickness did not appear to be particularly alarming, he died the following Wednes
 day evening, probably from some affection of the heart. The funeral was attended or
 Friday, and his remains were taken to Ash ley Falls for interment. t" Disappointed.-Deacon M. l.. Graham D left for New York last Monday afternoon : for the purpose of attending few of tn C Moody and Sankey meetings; but wa y obliged to return immediately on accoun v of illness, sadly disappointed by not bein 8 able to attend single meeting. We hop a the severe cold with which he has beel }, struggling some days past will soon yiel r. and thus enable him to try again, and wit IS better success.
 b Accident. H. s. Knox, formerl D. of Ashley Falls, wife of s. B. P. Kncx, M h D., of Santa Barbara, Cal., while enjoy h ing horseback ride few days since. We n- thrown from her horse, striking upon he Ie head and left shoulder. The horse takin D. fright sprang instantly to the left, thu K throwing Mrs K. completely over the ol D. posite side; the next bound very fortunat of ly cleared himself from her. Notwithstant al ing her neck and shoulder were badl ell sprained, hope is entertained that her in1, nt ries will not prove serious. ,a Railroad Accident Saturday Il T. Rhinebeck 6 Connecticut railroad met wit = the first accident of any account since the " have been running. A train which he r3 yo been hauling ice from a small lake or DOT ; few miles east of Rhinecliff. in passir
 around curve turned over rail, theret as throwing off six or eight cars and tumblir y them down the embankment. The loc e' motive passed over safely before the r. hS turned, and immediately started for Rhin '@ cliff for the superintendent and tools nece