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Connecticut western news., 1876-04-21
MISCELLANEOUS.

At little gathering the other evening somebody asked a man If he was fond of opera. He said he was passionately. He always liked that part where the lady rides around and jumps through hoop.
 Get Brooklyn girl thoroughly mad and the fruits of a careful reiRlous training are not conspicuous h the fury with wh'ch she unships her hustle aud wrecks it over the head of her adversary.
 An old author quaintIy remarks: Avoid arguments with ladies. In spinning yarns among silks and satins. Q man is sure to be worsted and twisted and when man is worsted and twisted he may consider him self wound up.'
 The boy at the head of the class will state what were the dark ages of the world.' Boy hesitates. Next; Master Biggs, eau you tell me what the dark ages wereH TRuess they were the ages before spectaeles were inyented.' Co to your seats 7
 And what became of Saul. Jimmy ? asked Sunday school teacher. Killed hisself.' was the reply. How did he kill himselfT r continued the teacher. 'Blowed his bralns out with rewolver,' Jimmy re- piled,
 I clasped her fair hand in rapture of bliss
 And thought, oh, how blessed our fates Till looked on the gloves that encirclcd her wrist
 And found that, alasI they were 'eights. ,
 A Chicago doctor says that superstiuon often kills people who are otherwise fitted for a long life. That may be so, but wha1 is fellow to do when his grandmother ghost pokes him in the ribs at midnight and whispers: Refund that money-youl hour has arrOvep
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Obituary.

Fourteen years ago, the seeds of the pull monary disease, which have borne for Miss Hamlin. deaths own fruit, were discovered to have become implanted in her system. Against the slow, but so sure, progress of the disease, the young girl, just blooming into womanhooi, struggled. The father died many years ago, and her surviving pa rent, the aged and venerable moiter, em ployed the most eminent skill, travelled to the warmer climes, changing from place 10 place to find perchsnce, the climate most conducive to the recovery of the patient. but with only temporarYbentfi fit at any time. Eff teen months ago, on the lst of January, 1875, the mother and daughter sailed for Caitor- nia, hoping, md almost against hope, to prolong her life, even if but indeed for Q short period. As in some other places. for avery brief duration of time, the patient would realize more strength, but twas of no avail the die was cast and her doom unalterable. Nothing that human skull could do would stay the progress of the fla tai disease, and with her strength rapidly leaving her, she was advised 10 go, while yet able. to her home in the east, and die amongst her friends. The journey was ac- complished: The patient and her u. other arrived at their home in Rutherford Park, N. J., Tuesday ot last week, where they brother, George Hamlin, Esq, of New York city, could suggest for their comfort, in readiness for them, and the Friday fol lowing, she bade farewell to earth, and passed 10 that realm, whence bourne none | return.
 The remains were brought to Sharon, ,and inferred n the cemetery iu that village, a large number of citizens and friends being present at the brief service at the grave,
 which was read by the Rev. Mir Builions.
 An exquisitely beautiful crown of the choicest flowers, prepared and placed upon the coffin by kind friends in Sharon, attest
 cd their love for the deceased.-ED. NEWS.
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West Cornwall.

West Cornwall.
 Dr. Edward Sanford and wife celebrated the 18th anniversary of their marriage on Friday evening, the 14th inst, by inviting their numerous friends to their house for social time. There were nearly hundred persons present, and all seemed to enjoy themselves to the fullest extent. The presents were numerous and costly. R. R. Pratt made the presentation speech in his usual happy style, to which the Doctor re- sponded in few well chosen remarks. Rev. c N. Fitch, Henry Norton, Nathan Hart and E. B. Hart made remarks suited to the occasion. and T. S. Gold read po- em, The Village Doctor which was very humorous and drew out spirited applause. Next in order were the refreshments, pre- pared by the Doctors good housewife in her usual good style and bountiful manner Taken altogether, we never witnessed a more cheerful gathering, nor one ln which a warmer welcome was given. The uni versal wish of all present was that the Doc tor and wife might live to celebrate their golden wedding. The presents consisted of the following articles: Silver vase pre- sented by Rev. c. N. Fitch and wife ,Isilver vase by Mir. and Mrs. J. Marshall Gardner of Goshen, silver castor by MT. and Mrs. Alison Sanford of Goshen, garnet ring by J. D. Clemans of Falls Village, pickle cas- tor by MT. and Mrs. R. I. Scovllle and Mrs. w. c. Rogers, card receiver, with pendant vase, by Mir. and Mrs. R. F. Smith of Shar- on, card receiver and pair of vases by MT. and Mrs. E. B. Hart, MT. and Mrs. Nathan Hart and MT and Mrs. H. c. Hart, oyster ladle by the 'Cochrane family, napkin ring by Mir. and Mrs. Eugene Wickwire, chime call bell by MT. and Mrs. W. H. Porter, black walnut ladies' work table by MT. and Mrs. T. s. Gold, Mrs. J. P Brewster, Mir, and Mrs E. D. Pratt, Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Rogers, MT. and Mrs. Henry Rogers and Mir. and Mrs. Chester Wickwire, cake bas- ket, butter dish and card receiver by a number of friends who clubbed together and procured the three last named pieces The presents were surprise to Mir. and Mrs. Sanford, but nevertheless are highly appreciated as tokens of esteem from theil numerous friends. Had the invitations been given out earlier. no doubt there would have been much larger number oi presents, but we suspect the Doctor did no
 wish to give much time for the very reason that he did not wish to have his friends procure anything for the purpose; but they took advantage of the short time and di6 the best they could. NUF CED.
Connecticut western news., 1876-04-21
Desirable Farm for Sale.

A RARE opportunity is offered to purchase A farm of about 100 acres, situated about 80 rods east of the village of North Canaan Depot, and the junction of the Conn. Western and Hous' atomic railroad, It being the same premises re- ceased.
 fine large dwelling house, with good out buildings, running water, a shady yard. excellent land for agricultural purposes, portion of which Is suita be, and can be sold for, building ots) and being located in the handsomest part or the town of North Canaan, makes it one of the most desir able locations in the county. For further partic- ulars enquire of SAMUEL A, BENNETT,
 C. W. R. R. office, Asylum street,
 4Gtf Hartford, Conn.
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 SHE HADN'T PROPOSED. It was mid night. The young man had farewelled himself out, and Emeline had locked the door and was untying her shoes, when her mother came down stairs with bedquilt around her and said:
 "Wanted to creep up stairs without my hearing you, eh Didn't think that knew it was an hour after midnight, did your"
 The girl had no reply, and the mother continued:
 'Did he propose this time ?"
 "Why-mother !' exclaimed the daugh- ter.
 "You can why, mother' all you want to; but don't I know that he has been coming here for the last year? Don't l know that you've burned up at least four tons of coal courting around here?' The girl got her shoes off. and the moth- CT stood in the stair door and asked:
 "Emellne, have you got any grit"
 "I guess so." s
 II guess you haven't. just wish that 8 fellow with false teeth and mole on bis chin would come sparkling me. Do you know what would happen, Emeine ?"
 "No."
 "Well, I'll tell you. He'd come to time in sixty days or he'd get out of this man. sion like goat jumping for sunflower seeds"
 Emelne went to bed to reflect over it.
Connecticut western news., 1876-04-21

PUTNAM AND THE WoLF.-Among art:- cles to be exhibited from Connecticut at Philadelphia is the gun which General Put nam used when be shot the wolf in Pom fret on a historic occasion. It is an old 'queen's arm and comes directly down from the Sharpe family. Briefly, its his tory that the Sharpes were neighbors of Putnam and were notorious hunters. When the wolf was tracked to the cave request for gun was sent to the Sharpe house, and this arm was lent to Putnam, who crept into the den with it and shot the wolf. Il has ever since been carefully treasured anG
 is relic of absolutely unquestionable au thenticity. Oourant.
Connecticut western news., 1876-04-21
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 bJul74, indicates that MT Smith has paid for his paper to July 5th 1874. It is hoped that subscribers VII date on their papers, is always correct, and when they pay for renewal of their subscription, VIII 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 consld- cred unless presented within thirty days after the payment is claimed to have been made as the regular receipt of tho paper with the date to which the subscription Is paid plainly printed thereon is prima facie evidence of it's ac- ceptance as correct. J. l.. PEAsE.
Connecticut western news., 1876-04-21

SILVER CURRENCY RESTORED. - Both houses of Congress have passed the bill for the substitution of silver change for the present fractional currency in use. It is believed that at the present low price of silver the token currency of the United States will live in competition with green backs. This bill makes it legal tender to the amount of $2O. The Hartford Post says it is possible that with the withdrawal l of the postal currency, which is now rapid ly going on from natural causes, the silver will tarry in circulation, but one reason for doubting this is the fact that Canada is clogged with the coinage of the United States. If there were legitimate demand and safe footing for the coin in this coun. try, it is strange it does not flow over the border, especially as the Canadians are not in love with it. Still, it will cost little to try the experiment. The government pur- chases and coins the silver, and the alloy more than pays the cost. In putting it out, of course full value is received for the face of the coin, so that nothing is lost, save the interest on the money invested. If all works well we shall soon see the dimes and quarters as before the war.
Connecticut western news., 1876-04-21

EJ An absent minded Ohio woman get the coffee-pot ready for boiling and then carefully placed it on chair and sat her self on the stove. Although the occasion was dreadfully suggestive of some of the early martyrs she managed to derive scme consolation out of it from the well in- proved opportunity it afforded her ot oblig- ing her husband to buy her new dres which, as soon as she was we'll enough, she made up herself with the assistance of the Domestic Fashions and new Domestic sewing machine.
Connecticut western news., 1876-04-21

APRIL 14TH.-The coincidence was alto gether too striking, and so the management of Ford's theatre in Washington did not allow Our American Cousin to be played Fast Day night. It was day of coinci- dences, being as Fast Day and April l4th. that of Lincoln's assassination, on April 14th, the anniversary of the firing of Fort Sumter, and just one hundred years ago that Washington fixed his headquarters in New York
Connecticut western news., 1876-04-21
Snow a Hundred Feet Deep.

A gentleman who recently came over from the Pacific slope relates some inter- esting incidents of the trip over the two great ranges of mountains. All along the Sacramento valley everything was smiling The cattle were luxuriating in the grass knee high. and the plains were decked with flowers. At 3 o'clock p. n. the train turned eastward to ascend. the Sierra Nevada mountains. and by 10 o'clock reached Blue canon, from which to Truckee the snow was from four to twelve feet deep. and in the gulches it was in some places 100 feet deep. Those who have kept snow guages on the Nevadas report 2S9 inches of snow during the winter. Immense snow-ploughs, operated by locomotives and hundreds of Chinese, had opened the roads over the Ne vadas, and the train was on time until it reached the town of Wells on the Hum boldt mountains. There they overlook the trains which had left San Francesca for the four days previously. The road from Wells to Toano (thirty-six miles) was still block aded, no trains having passed over that section for four days The snow was any depth from four to fifteen feet As the wind was still blowing, to open the track with shovels was as futile as dipping the ocean dry with spoon. Seventeen loco motives were assembled at the western end of the blockade, eight of which were put behind m immense snow-plough. The five passenger trains were maesed into three, and thus arranged charge was made on the obstruction. As such power was hard to resist, in three hours the snow-plough was pushed through to Toano. aud the car avan of trains reached Ogden only three hours behind time. But the successful trial demonstrates that trains can be pushed through any blockade ever likely to impede any road. The change comlng down the road was as great as going up them. In the valley of Salt Lake farmers were plough ing, and the atmosphere was mild. Start ing out again in 6 few hours, the deer snows were encountered on the Wasatct range, so deep that at some of the villages the comb of the roofs of some of the housei could only be seen. But there was no ob struction; yet the cars crowding along
 between snow banks as high as the roof
 was interesting to the passengers.-Dencc
 (Col.) Nesos, Aprs1 2aad.
Connecticut western news., 1876-04-21
4ume 8ett's.

.*.We shallfeel greatly obliged to any of ou
 friends in the county, or elsewhere. who willsend us particulars ofany occurrence esofinterestwhich may come under their notice.
Connecticut western news., 1876-04-21
M A R RIFE

At New Milford, .l srd, by Rev. F.. l. Bray. Duncan K. Colepaugh and Ella A. Soule, both of New Milford
 At West Cornwall, April 5th. by the Rev Chas Fitch, Mir Root Of South Canaan and Miss Eliza beth Scovill of West Cornwall.
Connecticut western news., 1876-04-21

w We are informed by postmasters the fol- lowing named subscribers have left the places where they have been regularly receiving THE NEWS, and az they did not notify us of their change of post-offce. aud are in arrears to the amounts placed parallel with their names ,we pub. our readers know of the whereabouts of any ot them, they will do us 8 favor by informing us.- Is it exactly HONEST treatment. to receive news paper till several dollars due, and then leave the postmaster to inform us the paper is not re- ce ived, and the subscriber gone, nobody knows where? The following have done this: Does anybody know where they are?
 Geo. Weed, Great Bend, Pa., $4 % Mrs Theo Sweet Union Grove, Wis, 5 2S E. Snedeker. Marketable, Conn.,, 66 Major Slocum, Ljtchfeld, Conn., 06 R. J. Arnold, Otsego, N. r., 90 H. E. Howe, Huntsville, Conn.,, 6 19 M Stevens Chapin vile, Conn. SIS W. McClerrin, Chapinville, Conn.,, 1S /. lAnd large number of others, whose names will be added as soon as we have time to look up their accounts.1
Connecticut western news., 1876-04-21
Wanted.
Miss Annie H, Bradford

WILL give lessons In oil Painting, Per- w specuive, Pencil nnd CrnyOn Drawing. s-E
 Portraits in Oil painted in any size de- sired.
 Lesson hours will be arranged to suit, pupils
 Studio MONROE STREET, 40tf West Winsted, Ct
Connecticut western news., 1876-04-21

At recent spelling-match, one man gpelt it ''paspip," and got beet.
Connecticut western news., 1876-04-21
An Opportunity for
 Business,

My health will not permit me to bear the close confinement of a store, and desire 10 make a change to some out door occupation. I offer my business to any enc desroIs of engaging in the mercantile pursuit. There is only one other geN- eral store in this place, and thls Is good open ing for business. Will sell my present stock of goods to my successor, if desired, or will dispose of them myself If desired, can give lease of the premises for four and one half years from April 1st, 1876. Shall want my successor to pur. chase the store fixtures. Apply immediately to
 S. 0. BECKLEY, North Canaan, Conn, March ldth, 1876. SGtf B
Connecticut western news., 1876-04-21
BOR N.

At Ct. Darlington, April 7th, son to John F Sabm.
Connecticut western news., 1876-04-21
[Too late for last week.l
Sharon,

sharon. t-.
 Election day was perfect pandemoni- um; rioting and drunkenness was the order of the day. Our reform town authorities neglected to close the drinking places near the polls, as is wont tO be done in we'll reg ulated towns, and the consequence was such a carnival of bacchanalian debauchery has not been witnessed in our streets in many years before. A little plaster of re form (not of the porous kind) judiciously applied might be effective in making our elections more decorous and less like 6 stu pendous farce......Dr. Champlin, the great worm doctor, has been in town for the last ten days, and has given three free lectures at the town hall, in which he related his experience and success in removing worms, snakes, toads, eels, bullheads and lizards from the human body, although medical science denies that living vermin taken into tho stomach can continue to live and grow there; yet the doctor atfirms to the contra " and fortiies his position with proofs that seem to be incontrovertible.... A vio, lent rain storm recently raised the valley brook to such an extent that the furnace dam was swept away, and the works con- sequently are stopped for the present, and probably will not be running again for sev- eral months. Moving day has come and gone, and many of the uufortunates who were compelled to pull up and git with bag and baggage are comfortably settled in theil new homes, and pray fervently that the fates may never compel them to move again.. young man who has accepted the agency for those high toned, sugar coated, sweet flag has met with unexpect. cd success and anticipates speedy retire
 ment from active business life. ALPHA.
Connecticut western news., 1876-04-21

Trowsers obtained on credit are brooches of trust.
Connecticut western news., 1876-04-21

High colors-Those in the rainbow.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-11-16
THE ACTION of President Grant in

THE ACTION of President Grant in
conducting to fair election in South
Carolina, and an honest count in
Louisiana, is commended by men of all
parties who desire the welfare of the
country. The President has shown
himself, as he has before done, to be a
man of nerve and sterling honesty.
How unlike James Buchanan! True
patriotism is apparent in his every act.
He desires only the best interests Of
the Republic-its integrity to be un-
impeached. His words will live for.
ever, and his name will be enrolled
with the names of Washington and
Lincoln. We believe the administra-
ton of President Grant since 1868,
will, in the years to come, be consider.
ed the wisest, purest and noblest the
nation has had in its hundred years OF
national life. We publish the Presi-
dents order elsewhere. Read it, and
mark the bipartisan patriot III its every
utterance.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-11-16
The PEhNSYL VAN|A RAILROAD
The Great Trunk Line
AND
Fast Mail Route of the g. s.

il the most direct. convenient and economical
way Of reaching Philadelphia and this great
Exhibition from al sections OF tn: country. Its
through GRAND CENTENNIAL DEPOT,
which the Company have erected at the Main
eommodation Of passengers Who wish to stop at
or start from the numerous large hotels contig-
uous to this station and the Exhibitions con-
venieee of the greatest value TO visitors, and
road, which is THE ONLY LINE RUNNING
DIRECT TO THE CENTENNIAL BUILD
INGS. Excursion t.ains will stop at the EN-
eampment of the Patrons of Husbandry, at Elm
Station on this road
The PENNSYLyANIA RAILROAD IS TEE GRAND
EST RAILWAY ORGANIZATION IN THRf WORLD. IT
CONTROLS SEVEN THOUSAND MILES or ROADWAY,
FORMING CONTINUOUS LINES TO PHILADELPHIA,
NEW YORK BALTIMORE, AND WASHINGTON. OVER
WHICH LUXURIOUS DAY AND NIGHT CARS ARR Run
FROM CHICAGO, ST Louis, tLoUISyILLE, CINCIN-
MATT, INDIANAPOLIS, COLUMBUS. TOLEDO, CLByR-
LAND, AND ERIE, WITHOUT CHANGE.
Its main line is laid with double and third
tracks of heavy steel rails upon a deep bed Of
broken stone ballast, and its bridges fare all of
iron stone. Its passenger trains are eo tipped
with every known improvement tor comfort and
safety, and are run at faster speed for greater
distances than tho trains of any line on tho
continent. The Company has largely increased
sit equipment for Centennial travel, and will DO
prepared to build In its own shops locomotives
and passenger cars at short notice sufficient to
fully accommodate any extra demand. The
unequaled resources at the command OF the
Company guarantee the most perfect accOmnlO-
dations for all its patrons during the Centennial
Exhibition.
THE MAGNIFICENT SCENERY for which
the Pennsylvania Railroad is SO justly eelebrat
ed presents to th traveller its perfect road
way and ever-changing panorama of river,
mountain, and landscape views xneaualed in
America.
TIKI MANIFESTATIONS on this line are
| unsurpassed. Meals will be furnished at suit
able hours and ample time allowed for enjoying
them.
EXCURSION TICKETS. Mt reduced rates.
will be sold at all principal Railroad Ticket
Offices in tho Vest, North w est. South est.
BE SURE THAT YOUR TICKETS RAID
CKSTEMNIAI.
FRANK THOMSON. D. NJ. BOYD. JR.
General Manager. Gen'l Pass'r Agnat.
Az o,~,G
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-11-16
A Clerical Omission.

Upon canvassing the votes last
Tuesday, cast for the Electors upon
the Republican ticket, it was discover
ed that the returns from the LIST.
Ward of Grand Rapids; the Srd. Ward
of Centralia and the Town of Dexter
bore the name of J. H. Miner instead
of d. l.. Downs. Some time in Oc-
teber the name of J. III. Miner was
withdrawn from the list of electors
from the Republican ticket because of
his ineligibility, and the name of D. L.
Downs substituted in lieu therefor.
The Secretary of State distributed the
requisite blanks before such change
was made, consequently the blanks bore
the name as represented above. At
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-11-16

IT does us good like medicine to
note the defeat of G.. W. Cate BY
Thad. G. Pound. The man who has
been everything to everybody, is laid
in the political morgue, where he viii
be recognized as "soft,'' a "hard," a
Republican," a Democrat" and a
Performer" when they go to look on
the body. We don't know that Cate
is sick, but We do know that he is
cross, just as a baby is when it is be,
ing weaned. After sucking the politi.
cal tit for thirty years, of course he
will wean hard-very hard To be
cut off so suddenly, especially after
that charming speech made at his
nomination. is humlliating, but it's
honest. If Mary Merritt could only
hold his head till he recupe-ates, it
would be kindness in the dear girl.
We shall expect to see the Judge on
all fours shortly, shopping toward.
that Judicial Bench, whereon Judge
Park sits, for he will wean mighty
hard.