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The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1876-11-09
QUIZ YOUNG FOLKS.
T,cO Of Zhen.

TICO Of Theme
A brook and wee Elsie
We're playing together
One irOliCsOme day
Of the sunshinY weather,
At "tag" and "bO-peep;"
Naughty creatures were they,
For the brook and wee Elsie
Had both run away.
One ME, when they pause
In lovely cool place,
Elsie saw in the water
Her round dimpled face;
And " How funny" she said,
With a wonderful look
- Now how could my face
Get into the brooke"
A half-minute later.
A gypsying bee
Left Elsie in tears,
A sorry object to see.
- Here's another queer problem"
The little brook cries;
" Now, how did ever
Get into her eyesw
-Cdrrie ". Thompson, in 81. NicitOldS.
Connecticut western news., 1876-06-09

A QUESTION OF INsURANCE.-The Chicago Tribune says: A beautiful and bashful young woman of about nineteen summers called at the office of life assurance agent last week and asked him timidly if he could tell how long people of certain age would live. 'Madam,' replied the agent, coughing respectfully behind a prospectus and draw ing his chair nearer to her; here are our tables of expectation and average mortality which contains all the information on the subject you can desire We'll said she, how long will man of sixty-seven, that eats peas with his knife, life?' According to our table, madam, replied the agent, he should on the average survive eleven years, three months and sixteen days That, said the visitor, would be till the first of August lSs7? Precisely, madam, on the average expectation of mortality; for we all must die, and it is therefore we'll to in sure against loss to the loved ones in a company whose character - And how much could insure his life for?' 'Oh for any amount, say for $50, ,o00, he answered, | taking up blank form ot appncauon let me recommend the unexampled advantages offered by our non-forfeitable endowment policy We'll said the young woman, I think then will marry him. Insure him. you mean, replied the agent. No, marry him you insure him. You see, she added with burst of confidence, I love Herbert, and MT. Dawkins is old enough to be my grandfather. But Herbert is poor, and just worship the corner lots that Mir. Daw- kins builds on. And Herbert is very pa- ,iont, and says that if will only fix day, no matter how long he may have to wait, he will be happy. Now, you say MT. Daw- kins will die by the lst of August 1887, and as it wouldn't be decent to marry again till I've been year in mourning, I'll arrange to marry Herbert on the 2nd of August 1888, and if Mr. Dawklns doesn't die by then, you'll give me $50,0o0. Oh thank you and with a deep bow she swept out of the office.
Connecticut western news., 1876-06-09
DIR. J. WILSON'S Tonic

Is the best medicine ever offered to the public for the cure of diseases caused by an impure or i'm poverished condition of the blood. It contains those elements which are essential to the build- ing up of the system to state of perfect health. It differs from other toncs in this manner: It is not mixture of cheap barks in poor lquors of which most of the so-called tonics are composed. The Iron Tonic contains alcohol in no form. It differs also from the popular bitters which net patient harm. The Iron Tonic acts as reg. ulator by toning up the system to state of per- feet health, so that each organ will act naturally used as medicine in the private practice of a regular physician for number of years, who had his office in cur drug store We were surprised at from those who had used 1t, either as the physi- clan prescribed. or who took it on the advice of persons who had received benefit from it. We saw that the sale continued to increase; that or ders came from distant places-fom Ohio, New Jersey, New York city and Connecticst, The or ders increased in such manner that we were con- vinced the Iron Tonic was medicine of no ordinary merit.
 Without any adve rtising on our part, we have sold in two years, from our store as prescrip- ton, over 1000 bottles of the Iron Onic, and tn most of that number have been used by peo' so that we have been compelled to place it where the public can obtain 1t.
 As to cases demanding its use, all cases or weak ness, either the result of sickness or of maarial influences. For indigestion. lack of tone of the digestive organs For weak. fatigued feeling, an aching In the back, such as so many of our ness and ali cases where tonic treatment is de- msnded, this medicine is particularly designed to relieve and curt
 TESTIMONIAL
 WILSON BRos.-I had for a long time been troubled with an irregular action of the bowels and kidneys loss of appetite, and as a conse- quence was very weak. was so constipated that i was obliged te take cathsrtic medicine most of the time. There was want of action thronghoat my whole system. A friend told me of Dr. U. Wilson's Iron Tonic. tried one bottle and my bowels became regular; the pain left my and now am well. l was surprised st the ben ehts 1 received, and can cheerully recommend your Iron TOnsc to all who suffering from debility from any cause. D. W. HITcHcooK, Express Messenger P, Il: x B. k. R.. For sale by all Druggists. Price $1 .00 per bot tic. WILSON BROS, Proprietors,
 4stf Pleasant Valley, Duchess Co.,, N. Y.
Connecticut western news., 1876-06-09
Sheffield.


 A meeting of the citizens of Sheffield was held at the town hall on Saturday af- ternoon of last week to appoint committees for transacting the business preparatory to our centennial celebration. which takes place June 18th and 18th. There was not as large an attendance at this meeting as there should have been, for every citizen should feel that it is his or her duty to take part in the coming festivities. We feel to sympathize CD with the jealously inclined who did not get into office at this meeting, and who went to their homes grumbling that my wife and r had beens sighted by the nominating committee! The pro- gramme is as follows, or so we are in | formed. On the 18th we shall have the I pleasure of listening to some fine sermons appropriate to the day, and on the follow ing day procession, headed by band mu- sic, will march from the green on Shef' field Plains to the Congregational church, where historical addresses will be delivered and short speeches given, enlivened by fine music. Prof. George F. Root is expected to take charge of the singing. Then { march to the pine grove west of the M. E. church, where collation. will be given to all. In the evening centennial dress par tY and promenade concert will take place at the town hall. Let everyone look uE the old relics of dress and come forth, fol one evening at least, and imagine ourselves | tTN hn Ni Sunday evening last, Rev. Germond of this place did not deliver the sermon he prom lsed us, but we learn that it is postponed to next Sunday evening. His subject is The recognition of our friends in Heaven, and as everyone feels interested in this, we hespeak for him full house. May he GroI some words of comfort for those who doubt, yet long to believe, that we shal know each other there.' A.
Connecticut western news., 1876-06-09

LAW OF NEwsPAPERS;-F the convcn- ence of postmasters, as we'll as subscribers, we publish the post-otflce laws as follows l:
 l. Subscribers who do not give express notice to the contrary are considered as wishing to continue their subscription.
 ?. If subscribers order their papers dIs- continued, publishers may continue to send them until all arrearages are paid.
 8. If subscribers neglect or refuse to take their papers from the office tc which they are directed, they are h, Id responsible until they have settled their bills and ordered their papers discontinued.
 4 If subscribers move to other places without informing the publisher, and pa pers are sent to the former direction, they are responsible.
 5. The courts have decided that refusing to take papers from the office, or removing and leaving them uncalled for, is ample evidence of intentional fraud.
 6. Postmasters neglecting to give reason able notice of papers not taken from thei office are liable to the publisher for thei subscription price.
 7. Persons taking from the post-offict several numbers of papers sent them by th' publisher, may be considered subscribers
 8. No postage charged on papers within the county where they are published.
Connecticut western news., 1876-06-09
Sharon.

It is currently reported that valiant few of this town, as an illustration of the ad vance made during the past century in civ ilization, toleration and liberalism, both in politics and religion, have organized with the ultimate object in view of re-enacting the famous code of Blue Laws, being of the opinion that the only true and proper way to elevate and improve the morals of community is to force into the people re- ligious teachings of that particular kind and quality which usually emanates from a narrow and bigoted mind and although history teaches us that this forcing opera tion never yet was successful It may be that the tables are about to be turned, and that the eyes of the. whole world will be di- rected to this quarter of the nutmeg state in admiration of the valiant band who have triumphed our history and achieved a sue cess never before accomplished. ....The so ciable at the town hali Friday evening last was complete success in every respect. A select company of ladies and gentlemen from this town were in attendance and passed most enjoyable evening in that mo ost rational, sensible and graceful amuse- ment-dancing.."..The preparations for summer boarders are less extensive than in former years, but goodly number may be expected The Pleasant View House has been refurnished throughout, and is now ready for the reception of guests. Those who wish to pass few months in truly delightful place, surrounded by all the re- quirements for real enjoyment, cannot do better than to secure quarters of Mine Host Bartram at once. ALPHA.
Connecticut western news., 1876-06-09

Tho last work out is called Guide to the Station House. The author sleeps in an ash barrel.
 A landlady heard an lmpecunious lodger jingling silver, and she wondered how such a roomer gained currency.
 A Milwaukee man went to meeting in London one evening. aud wheu the cock ney said lear, 'car,' he took it for person. al allusion and got out.
 A little boy whose conduct made his mother say that she feared he dId not pray, replied: Yes I pray every night that God wlll make you and pa like my ways bettor.'
 Have you seen my black faced antelopef inquired Mr. Leoscope, who had n collec ton of animals, of his friend Bottlejack. No haven't, Whom did your black faced aunt elope with P
 When a California woman defeated a lion in q hand to-h hand encounter the neighbors were greatly astonished. but her husband quietly remarked: Oh that is notAing; that woman could lick tue devil.'
 Any excuse better than none. topper says he would be a tem oerate man III a minute If it wasn't for his wife. He knows she would be lonesome If she had not got something to jaw about and find fault | with.
Connecticut western news., 1876-06-09
w est COrnwnIE.

A party of ten or fifteen persons from Cream Hill and vicinity start for the Cen tennial next week......l9G5 cans of milk were shipped from this station in Nay. Road Commissioner Crandall is repairing the roads in manner that pleases all who have occasion to drive over them. .....Lo- grenia drew crowded houses every night. Miss Anna Yutzlcr received present for being the handsomest young lady present, and w. Wheeler was awarded a hoop skirt for being the homeliest young man pres ent. In the latter case it is thought by some that the award was put up job gotten up by the committee for a consider ation, for it is we'll known fact that Mr.
 Wheeler was not by any means the worst looking young man in the crowd. Mrs. R. N. Cochrane drew the gold watch with ticket number 5OO.. The potato bugs have put in an appearance in countless numbers, and the common salutation now is How are the potato bugs ?......The rain of Satur- day and Sunday was well timed, and has been great benefit to vegetation in gene. ral. NUF CED.
Connecticut western news., 1876-06-09

'I WONDER WHAT BILL BARNUM WOULD GIVE TO BE ABLE TO FIX PRESS HIMSELF IN PUBLIC AS I CAM"
 For a more particular description of the moral and intellectual worth and character of henbills, we refer without permission 10 the back files of the Winsted Press, pub lished by his former associate and partner, Editor Pinuey.
Connecticut western news., 1876-06-09
Cornwall.

Have your boarders arrived yet? is a common salutation when you meet friend, and you do not come amiss, as near
 ly all of our citizens are going to take some at least, if not more. Among the most dis tinguishcd guests, are to be eX-Prcsident Woolsey and Rev Lobdell of New Haven; Rev. Ludlow of New York, and several others a1e expected at Mir. s. J. Colds. However, we have q class of boarders that are unbidden and unwelcome guests; viz, the potato bugs, which have made their appearance in large numbers, not only at tacking the potato but other vegetables. Numerous methods have been taken to get rid of them, but without success. The most etfectual plan yet tried is to catch the 'crayter,' open his mouth and pour some hot lead down hls throat. A second appli- cation is unnecessary; and there is stlll another bug that creates quite commo- tion in this community, more especially the fair seX--it is the gay and festive June lug. He makes bis great 'derbut' Sunday evenings in the chapel, consequently the | ladies all go armed with stout fans prepared to carry the war to the death (of the bugs) if they see proper cause. We had hoped these pests would make the attempt to come into Cornwall on foot, knowing tha the state of the roads would make that ar impossibility, but we now see that they have wings and are looking around for |, substitute for the potato...... The c. 0. banC give an open air concert once week oI the green. It is much to be regretted tha the citizens of this place have not energy and public spirit enough to build boarC stand We think the band would apprecl ate it and give them better music and nor
 ot it. It is good time now to take hoit of it......The Dorcas society flourishes lik
 a Green Bay tree. They have some troubl
 in finding an object on which to bestov their benevolent designs, They though that the children ot well-io-Go farmer di, not dress nice enough, SD they proposed t.
 clothe them, but were informed by the fa ther that he could clothe his own children and would thank them to mind their Dor cussed business. X. Y. z
Connecticut western news., 1876-06-09
Connecticut Western News.

Subscription Accountable date on the colored slip of paper with the name of the sub scriber shows the time to which tho sub- scriptiOn is paid thus. R. B. Smith 5Jul77,
 indicates that MT. Smith has paid for his paper to July 9th, 1874. It is hoped that subscribers will 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 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 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 date to which the subscription is paid plainly printed thereon, is prima facie evidence of its
 ceptance as correct. J. l.. PEAsE.
Connecticut western news., 1876-06-09

APPLETnN's AMERICAN CYoLoPEDIA.- The revised edition of this work will, when completed, prove a valuable addition to American literature, containing, as it does, the latest facts concerning new discoveries, inventions, etc., edited by several hundred persons, each one of whom writes on the topic with which he is most familiar.
 In this work can be found any subject of importance, small space being allotted to the minor affairs, while those of great importance are of considerable length. It contains accounts of our own and for eign revolutions; interesting and valuable descriptions of late discoveries and geograph ical knowledge, with finely printed maps for reference. The illustrations, which give greater lucidity and force to the expla- nations in the text, embrace all branches of science and natural history, and depict the most famous and remarkable features of scenery, architecture and art, as well as the various processes of mechanics and manu- facturvs. The work is sold by subscrip ton only, and the agent, MT. O. B. Buck ley, will call on our citizens in few days for the purpose of taking their orders.
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Connecticut western news., 1876-06-09

Es~ A story is told of couple of queer old Spanish planters on the banks of the St. Johns river, between whom there eX- isted a deadly feud. After the death of one, his will was found to contain dircc- tions to bury him in close proximity to his enemy's fence, that he .might be able to haunt him and show him that even in death he is unforgiven.' While the burial was taking place, the unforgiven neighbor was hopping about on the other side of tue fence, COW. bell tied to each knee, shoot ing gun and blowing horn as charm to Hull the evil spirit. After the friends of the departed had retired, the old man built large fire on the grave, and then went to his home, perfectly satisfied that his form CT enemy's evil spirit is laid and will not annoy him.
Connecticut western news., 1876-06-09
Ellsworth.


 Beautiful summer days and cool October nights-just the weather to make vegeta- ton thrive... Farmers hereabouts are get ting their planting and sowing done very early this season, with the exception of one oDtwo, who expect to plant corn the first of August Some people require two sea- sons in which to do the work of one, and then be ate......They say crows never did so much damage to corn before; they are very numerous and tame. One man says he was planting at ono end of field and crow at the same time eating corn out of his basket at the other end, and a short field at that. 1.-The work of repairing the highways has been prosecuted under the su- pervison of our efficient selectman and roadmaster, Mir. l. s. Everett, and we can show as good roads today as anybody. Hope we shall not hear any more grumb- ling about bad travelling, which has caused more profanity of late than is good for us. ......Some of our folks are agitating the question of attending the Centennial. We should like to go right well, but don't see how we can spare the necessary Uncle Sam's vouchers, and have concluded to wait until the next one unless some liberal minded somebody will give us pass. Too bad the country couldn't have the benefit of our brilliant CD talents in writing up the said Centennial, seeing there is likely to be a scarcity of reporters. So mote it be..... Miss Ella Everett, an estimable young lady of this place, is suffering terribly with spi- nal neuralgia, or something of that kind, and her friends almost despair of her recov- cry ..... Miss Mary Mercy, who has been suffering for oyer year, is slowly recover ing.....D Don Pedro (not our illustrious for eign minister) has commenced carting coa
 from out in the eastern part of the state tc
 Cornwall Bridge...... Neighbor Peck con
 tinues to astonish the people with grea bargains in his line.....>...The Methods
 brethren were the victims of a huge sell Sunday evening. Notice was given iron the desk that Brother H., a former pastor would speak to the people at four o'clock. By special request of Brother H. eYerybod,
 went, expecting to hear a sermon but in stead listened to lecture Cor somclhing g on gluttony and if they were never gorge , before, they were that evening with pei feet torrent of words, shot at random in manner that would do credit to Georg 2 Francis Train. At the close, the audienc
 departed; with heads down, gently mul
 muring sold, wish it was dark AJAX.
Connecticut western news., 1876-06-09
East Canaan.

How doth the little 'tater bug
 Improve each shining hour,
 In gobbling down our "Murphies"
 To the utmost of it's power;
 And when it's made good square meal.
 It perche1h on a stake,
 And picks it's teeth complacently
 With our old garden rake. E. P. Allyn and wife started for the Gen. tennial Monday. We wish them pleasant trip...... Last Thursday, body of enterpris- ing citizens mustered their forces in the viii lage cemetery, and for cnly one days la Dor made vast improvement, and have decorated it tastefully. We are glad to see such spirit manifested. JAPHET.
Connecticut western news., 1876-06-09
DIE D..

In this village, June 2nd, Ann. beloved wife of Thomas Stapleton, and daughter of Matthew Con. molly, late of WhitehGld, Templemose, County Of Tipperary, Ireland, aged 43 years.
 At East Canaan, May 2Slh Ms. Fannie s. Cles- son, relict of the late br. samuel Ctess on of So- dus, N. r., as ed 76 years.
 At Parksville March 18th, Ariel Cobb formerly of Colebrook, aged 69 years.
Connecticut western news., 1876-06-09

At Falls Village, May 25th, a daughter to Edwin II. and Ida NJ. Wilcox.
 At Canaan, May 24th, a daughter to A. F. and A. F.. Merwin.
 At West Norfolk, June 8rd, sen to A. E. Cobb. At Waterbury, May asth, a son to Wm. B. Lov- e1idge.
Connecticut western news., 1876-06-09

PLAYING HANG.-The Troy Press says, q few days since seven year old lad named Willie Hamilton, in company with another lad of about the same age, went into an unoccupied chamber in their fathers house in Cohoes, to play. The room had been used for drying clothes, and the clothes had been left hanging. Willie, seeing this, conceived the brilliant idea of playing sui eide; so. arranging bench to stand on, he mounted it and fastened the rope securely about his neck. His companion then took the bench from under his feet and stood by and laughed at the strangling lads contor tions. Soon Willie's little sister appeared upon the scene, and she was in turn seized with an immediate fit of laughter at the funny faces her brother was making.- Round and round the minimizing children danced and laughed until the noisy demon strations attracted Willie's mother to the scene She, mortified at the childs black ening face and protruding tongue and eyes, with shriek sprang to the rescue, and seizing the little fellow ill her arms relieved the strain, and none too soon, for respira- ton had well nigh ceased and the heart bea,ings of the child in another instant would have ceased forever. The lad was taken from his perilous position and efforts were made for the resuscitation of the al most lifeless form, and it was only sitter a heightened suspense that signs of returning animation appeared. Willie is now himself again. On being interrogated as to hls ex
 periencc while hanging, he says it didn't hurt after the first minute; that after the bench was taken from under him he tried to tell his playmate to put it back, as he
 was choking, and was much surprised and
 frightened when he found he could no, | talk
Connecticut western news., 1876-06-09

R9 Some ore writing for an English pe- per description of the Centennial grounds ht Philadelphia says that Belmont avenue divides them into two zones-the temper Rte' and intemperate.' On one side are all the fountains and the lakes; on the other are the restaurants.
Connecticut western news., 1876-06-09
Notice.

A my store and office in Canaan Valley have "A been destroyed by fire, all business will be transacted at the office of the CANAAN VAL LEY MILLS, owned by me,and which arc short distance from the store.
 GEORGE THOMPSON Canaan Valley, May 27th, 1876. 4w47
Connecticut western news., 1876-06-09
annoy him.

The Utlca Observer promulgates Sena- tor Hamlin's idea of a proper schedule of postal charges as follows He would have & one cent sCamp for circulair,a two cent stamp for sealed lettalr. a ten cent stamp for newspapair, aud great big frank for a Seuatalr. Hump. Hamlin rip and tear. Go for the friendless newspapair.
Connecticut western news., 1876-06-09

At a medical examination youn aspi- rant for 8 pbysician's diploma was asked When does modification ensue P When you propose and are rejected was the re- ply that greeted the qusstiQnsr,