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Connecticut western news., 1876-02-04
Sheffield

The funeral of Miss G. Stevenson was at- tended at her late residence on Friday, the 29th ult., at II a. m. The services of the Episcopal church were conducted by Rev.
 Dr Parker, and Rev. MT. Hoyt spoke at some length upon her life and character
 'Tis seldom one dies of whom it can be said she had no enemies,' but of Miss s. the fact is true, and her friends are multi tudinous. She was of that gentle nature of which the world knows little-that sheds happy influences all around, and yet shines brightly in the home circle. Of Miss S.
 may truly be said that she loved to do good and she was continually scattering the seeds of kindness. For many years she was devoted churchwoman, loving her church only because she loved her Saviour. She was one of the few ladies who were in- strumental in building the Episcopal church here, which is now in fourishing condition but for the untiring zeal of these Christian ladies, we believe this church would have had no existence. Miss s. did nobly for the cause, giving gener. ously of her means; she also gave her time and thoughts to the work, acting at times in the capacity of sexton, superintendent of Sunday school. and for many years as organist. She did what she could Her sickness was long and painful, but she bore it without murmur, submitting gracefully | to the will of the Father. Her pleasant face will be sadly missed like the perfume of the violet, which fingers long after the flower has faded, her sweet influence will
 be lasting in our midst. L.
Connecticut western news., 1876-02-04
West Cornwall No. 2.

For several weeks there has been more than usual religious interest in this com
 munity, and for the purpose of aiding in its more general development, a special meeting of the LtchfelG Northern Confer ence was held here on Wednesday of last the North Cornwall church and society, which includes this village, and the church es were well represented by pastors and delegates The programme for the occa- sion was well arranged, and those assigned to the carrying out of it's several parts seemed to have a mind for the work, and it was we'll and successfully done. Iu the morning the subject was The Holy Spirit.
 Dr. White told us how and of what i, should convince the world. Rev. N G. Bonney spoke of the way the Spirit showed the truth to men, and of the importance that we open our eyes to see, our ears te hear and our hearts to receive it, etc. Rev s. H. Reed talked about the different ways the Spirit is grieved away; the danger there is of doing it, and the fearful results that follow when it is grieved away. etc In the afternoon the talk was about th. Kingdom of Heaven.' Rev. J. W. Beacl spoke of it's being near at hand and of thu importance of all possessing it. Rev. J O. Stevenson argued upon the way to SC cure the offered blessing, Believe and b, saved His words came with power ant his illustrations stirred all who listened Believe not-and what ? was the text fo a thrilling appeal from Rev. T. A. Hagen There were number of others who spok, effectively on the several topics. In thu
 evening Rev. J. B. Bonar preached an ear nest, practical sermon to one of the larges audiences ever gathered in the hall in thi village. It is not often that truth afte truth, in 8 line of consecutive argument, i
 poured upon an audience as 1t was on thi occasion, and at its close they stood befor
 monument of it, which strengthened tn
 faith of the Christian, which sent convic ton to many an impenitent heart, aNd ha already resulted in goodly number, who led by the Spirit, have as they trust, ,learne, in their own experience what is meant b, the Kingdom of Heaven being at hand The indications for an extensive revival o religion in this community are very favor J able. X. X.
Connecticut western news., 1876-02-04
B0rrimgtOm.

Thomas Hyland, colored specimen of humanity, who said his home was on the road from Ashley Falls to Mill River, near the evergreen flowers made by the hem lock, pine and sweet fragrant birch, ID which he had often taken great consolation with his piece of tobacco and small black jug of the 'crltter,' favored Harrington with call few days since, and not hay ing his black jug with him, sought for something to cheer up his dull moments at one of the fashionable loafng places on Railroad street, where he imbibed until he became very wise and pugilistic, and thought he could for a small compensation and plug of tobacco, settle the little un- pleasantness now existing in Cuba by thrashing all the rebels On that small island. Or he would for reasonable consideration take trip to Washington and whip Con- gress into sense of decency. (Nothing said about honesty.) But said Thomas got so full of poor whiskeY that he was spoil ing for fight and had to be marched off to Abe Clark's hotel, where he was allowed to cool off. Next day Sir Thomas had a special invitation to visit the court room, where he was fined to the tune of ten dol lars, and not having the cash at command, he was escorted up to Pittsfeld to spend a few weeks me king shoes in care of Sheriff Root, leaving his boon companions to sigh near the sweet smelling bowers alone. K.
Connecticut western news., 1876-02-04

Mir. H. T. Wilcox, the druggist, of this city, is awarded 1922, 1000 and interest from the Alabama claims. The same came about from business transaction of his deceased brother. The whole amount reaches the snug sum of $50, OOO.-1Neriden Recorder.
 A boy belonging to respectable Water bury family recently ran away to Ansonia, where he lived three weeks, playing the part of a metropolitan bootblack and living on charity obtained by pitiful story of hard treatment in New York. Last Mon day his mother went after him.
 c. H. Kenyon & Co. of South Coventry have reduced the pay of their factory em- ployes. to take effect February lst. The reduction is effected on a sort of sliding sca.e-those heretofore receiving $l. 50 per day being reduced to $l.25; those receiv. ing $l.25, to ST. l5, and 80 on through.
Connecticut western news., 1876-02-04
w est C0rHnVV0Iis

A tenement house of Frank Reeds occu- pied by Milo Van Alstyne, was destroyed by fire one Jay last week. The family were absent at the time and the cause of the fire is unknown. It was insured for $3OO.. ....During the year 1875, there were q, 797 4o-quart cans of milk shipped from this station, on which the freight amounted to $l3, 3,O78.75......D Sanford has hired R. R. Pratt's house, and will occupy the same after April 1st......Mr. and Mrs. Pratt are going to board at the Foster House. ...... The religious meetings continue, and lively interest seems to pervade the entire com. munity. A large number have already ex
 pressed desire to become Christians, and some professed Christians have been ava. kened to keener sense of their Christian duty. NUF CED.
Connecticut western news., 1876-02-04

NOTHING NEW UNDER THE SuN.-The screw propeller has been in practical use less than forty years and yet the ideal ori- gin runs back much further. Thomas Jef- ferson, writing from Paris in 1775, de- scribes vessel then recently invented, which he examined while in operation. He says the inventor did not know himself the principle of his own invention. 'It Is screw with very broad or thin worm, or rather it is thin plate with it's edge applit d spirally round an axis. This being turned operates on the air as screw does, and may be said to screw the vessel along. [" The screw, think, would be more effectu- al if placed below the surface of the wa ter Mir. Jefferson adds to his notes of this invention that he thinks MT. Bushnell of Connecticut has prior claim to this in | vention of the screw as a motive power for vessels. During the Revolutionary war he invented Q submarine torpedo vessel, to be driven by screws. This torpedo was the original of Fulton's, and may have been the first instrument of it's kind, but the screw had been suggested as 8 motive pow CT for vessels long before the time of Bush nell. Brande's Dictionary says: The screw propeller is probably as old as the windmill, and the windmill of the construc- tion now usually employed is represented in the seventy-seventh proposition of He ro's 'Spiritaha,' q work written one hun. dred and thirty years before the Christian era.' For century and half efforts were made to introduce the screw as propeller for vessels before Ericsson and Smith, sue. cessfullY demonstrated the utility of the screw, and its advantages over paddle. l wheels.
Connecticut western news., 1876-02-04

MURDER ENooURAeED.-Theh history of recent murders ln New York proves that the odds are greatly in favor of the murder CT and against the law. During the past five years two hundred and eightY-one homicides have occurred in that city, the great majority being unprovoked murders. During the same time seven murderers have suffered the extreme penalty of the law and twenlyfopr were sent to prison for life. More than one-fourth of the crimi- nals were never brought to trial, of those who were, few who had money or political influence were convicted. A fair illustra- ton of the course of the law in New York is given by the Scannell case. Scannell pur- shot at him once and failed to kill him i; was let off from prosecution by Donohue e's magnanimity, but finally hunted him down and in the most cowardly and brutal man ner, in the presence of score of witnesses, murdered him in cold blood. After long delay he was tried, convicted and sen fenced to be hanged; but his counsel suc- ceeded in obtaining new trial from con- venient judge, and 8 convenient jury brought in verdict of insanity Scannel was sent to an insane retreat month ago, boosting that he could not be kept there. And he was right, for the state commis- sioner has examined him, pronounced him sane, and he will at once be released. If Donohue has any friends left there will probably be another outbreak of insanity which will be followed by Scannel's flu neral,
Connecticut western news., 1876-02-04
MAR RE D.

In this village at the residence of the bride, parents, by the Rev. Dr. Reid. Feb. 2nd. Mir. Abe Woodward of sharon and Miss Mary A. Elliott
 At the residence of MT. c. H. Smith, by the Rev. J. II Lynch of Lskevie, William KeouRh and Miss Katie Mcdonald, both of Sharon.
 At Woodbury. Jan. 18th, by Rev. MT. Moves. F T. Strong and Miss Susan Minor, both of Wood bury.
 At South Canaan, Jan 18th, by Rev N c. Bon. ney, Mr. Samuel W. Bradley and Miss Lucia I. Wilcox.-lCorrcction.l
Connecticut western news., 1876-02-04
SmhacninfiNm

subscription Accountable date on the colored slip of paper with the name of the sub scriPtiOn Is paid; thus. R. B. Smith 5Jul74, indicates that MT Smith has paid for his paper to see to it that their account, as indicated by the date on their papers, is always correct, and when they pay for 8 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 tho paper with the date to which the subscription IS paid plainly printed thereon Is prima facie evidence of its ac- ceptance as correct. J. l.. TEASE.
Connecticut western news., 1876-02-04
Cornwall.
GEORGE.

Cornwall.
 What beautiful winter weather every one says. Yes exclaims the grumbler, i've shall get our pay for this; it will be cold along in spring. We do not believe in back pay, and therefore hope for the best......Our cemetery has been further beautifed by the erection of beautiful granite monument, in memory of himself, by J. T. Andrews, Esq. We learn that nu- merous others are in process of construc- tion and we expect that before long our village will be as famed for it's monument as Baltimore. Surprise parties are now in order. One was held few weeks since at which the victim Gan aged man) utterly re fused to be surprised; but after they had torn up his carpets, smashed the backs of his chairs, and ended up by one young man throwing another through a window, they departed, feeling that the object of theil visit was accomplished-they had surprised him.. The new saw mill of Kellogg & Pierce is being pushed rapidly towards completion. It is to be built on the site oi l the old one which was burned short time since, and is to be much nicer mill thar the old one, and we trust that it may stand without being burnt up......We learn that { young man in town is going to open gal lery of paintings and music at an early date. We hope he will succeed. We learr he has already secured several large pic lures, etc......The sanitary management O. the church has again changed hands, ant has much improved under the new system The new manager gave it thorough over hauling, and while renovating the chape he discovered what he supposed to be quid of tobacco pasted on one of the brack cts overhead; failing to dislodge it with
 long pole, he got ladder and climbed ul and found much to his surprise that tn painter had made it for knot in the wood so he concluded to let it stay. X. Y. z.
Connecticut western news., 1876-02-04

CENTENNIAL LEGIoN.-One of the most attractive incidents of the coming Centen- nial celebration will be the appearance of the Centennial Legion,' now forming, which is to consist of one military organl. zation from each of the original thirteen states. The project was originated in Bos- ton at the time of the Bunker Hill Centen- nial, the first suggestion coming from the Washington Light Infantry of Charleston, s. O. The legion is to consist of ten com panies of infantry, two companies of cav airy and one battery of light artillery. The first intention was to have each state repre- sented by a veteran organization, but it has been so modified as to take from this state that excellent active company, the New Haven Grays, although it would have been more appropriate to have company from the Governors Foot Guards, whose organ ization is older than that of the nation. Il is probable that an effort will be made to have the legion attend the centennial of the battle of Fort Moultrie on the 18th of June next, after which they will probably return to New York, where they will be hand somely entertained prior to their departure for the grand celebration in Philadelphi, on the 4th of July.
Connecticut western news., 1876-02-04

A Detroit boy paid his first visit to one of the union schools the other day. as a scholar, and as he came home at night his mother inquired: Well. Henry how do you like going to school r Bully he re- piled in an excited voice. I saw four boys licked, one girl get her ear pulled, and a big scholar burned his elbow on the stove! don't want to miss day.
Connecticut western news., 1876-02-04
4ume 8ews.

.s.Ws shallf feel greatly obliged to any or ou friends in the county, elsewhere, who will send usparticulars ofany cesofinterestWnicn of may come under their notice.
Connecticut western news., 1876-02-04
Nel' Adrertisetnents.
Notice.

Housatonic Railroad Company, Treas'r's office,
 Bridgeport, Conn, Feb. 1st 1876. { The annual meeting Of the Stockholders of the Housatonic Railroad Company will be held at their office in the city of Bridgeport, Conn, on Friday, the 18th inst, at 2:30 o'clock D. m, for the purpose of electing a boa I'd of Directors for the year ensuing, and to do any other business proper to be done at said meeting.
 The transfer books will he closed from the I4,h to the S5th instant. both days inclusive By order 4wS0 CHARLES K. ANERII.L, Sec'v.
Connecticut western news., 1876-02-04
Safe 10 per ct. Investments.

Money loaned for nonresidents, secured by bond and mortgage on improved farms in the fne agricultural State of Iowa, securing the lender Remi-annua al interest. We loan no more than one third the cash value. exclusive of buildings, and under our conservative management these loans are as safe ae Government bonds. References. CHAs. W. CHANDLER, Germantown, Pa, Executor
 of the estate of George Peabody. CHAs. s. LINCOLN. Eeq, Attorney at Law, Boston Rev. CHAs. A. SKINNER, Hartford, Conn.
 GEO. ". MOORE, Esq, of Moore, Weeks & Co.,, Dr. J. F. WEsToN, Franklin, Mass. JNo. W. FRosT, EeQ., Chairman Investment
 Board. Vermont Savings Bank, Brattleboro Vt ELIAS B. RE D, Esq., sharon, Conn. Further references given If desired, and a full explanation of our loans can be had of any of the above parties, or by applying to
 The Bank of CrestOn, CrestOn. In. B. LOMBARD. JR., Pres't
 4m27 JAS. L. LOMBARD, Cashier.
Connecticut western news., 1876-02-04

A schoolmaster in Plainville whipped a child mercilessly with a raw-hide on Fri day, and there is much popular indigna- ton.
 Charles H. Richardson, teacher of Co., lumbia was tried for assault the other day, he having, as alleged, punished child too severely. He appealed the case to the su perior court.
Connecticut western news., 1876-02-04
ssProtecting CongregationnIism.''

The Rev. w.. H. H. Murray of Boston and Guilford, or 'Parson Murray as he is more popularly known, has taken hand in the discussion growing out of the untortu- nate condition of affairs in Plymouth church. The abandonment of the mutual council has only added fuel to the flames, and some new divine is held responsible every day for new scheme for thorough investigation in the interest of the denomi- nation. MT. Murray in leading editorial in the Golden Rule, takes the ground that Congregationalism, being based on the word of God, does not need so much pro tecting.' He is afraid there are several Doctors of Divinity in the denomination who will become laughing stocks # they continue to elect themselves wet nurses to an infant two hundred and fifty years old, and whose children are numbered by mil lions.' He broadly intimates that the 'hve- ly brethren who are doing so much cores bonding and inspiring so many newspaper articles have for their object the worrying and tormenting of the foremost church in the denomination, and he suggests to these tormentors that the great representative ma jority of Congregationalists are not fearful about the 'permanence of our polity' be cause one church is in trouble and one pas tor beset in front and behind with devils. The best way to help sister church in trouble, says MT. Murray, is to let it alone until it asks help, and not to furnish all the aid and comfort possible to it's enemies. All the trouble, in Mir. MurraY's opinion, arises from the fact that half dozen of the three thousand Congregational pastors of the land aspire to be authorities in the church, and are endeavoring to centralize power in their own hands. The prime mover, the leading 'fox,' lives, he says, ir Brooklyn, and be leaves his readers tc guess, without much hesitation, whom he means. '--
Connecticut western news., 1876-02-04
DIE D..

:-ln this village, Jan. s1st. Western Thorpe, aged 6s years.
 At Kew York. Jan. 3lst. Peter Friss, aged 50 years, Qormerly of Salisbury.
 At Elmira. N. Y, Jan. 2sth, of pneumonia, Alice, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Wm. N. Hatch, aged months and days,
Connecticut western news., 1876-02-04
West Cornwall Foundry.

VNHE Foundry at west Cornwall, having been 1 rebuilt, is now ready to receive orders for castings of all kinds, which will be executed with special care and dispatch by applying to
 2m22 JOSEPH MALLlNSON.
Connecticut western news., 1876-02-04
SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSONS.

Ought to be allowed to sit down-A mer- chant of forty years standing.
Connecticut western news., 1876-02-04

BANK RoBBERY.-The Northampton Ma tional Bank at Northampton, Mass, was robbed on Tuesday night. The robbery was accomplished by seven men, who had been hanging about the town for at least month. It seems that they entered the house of Cashier Whittlesey and bound, gagged and guarded for hours, seven peo- pie. They compelled him to give them the combination of the safe vault, waited until they knew the Light-watchman had gone home, and then getting into the vaul. aud safe with only one of the four keys need cd, took a large amount of securities. Whence they came and whither they went up to date is not known. An expert had to be summoned from New York, and the lock was not opened until Thursday morn ing. The list of the securities taken shows total of over $l 1000, 900, nearly one-half of which are negotiable. The bank officers offer reward of $25,00O for the return of the property and the conviction of the burglars. The loss falls comparatively light upon the bank, as the greater part of the securities belonged to special depositors
 -
 Greenwich mourns the death of one of her prominent citizens, MT. Theodore H. Mead, which occurred on Tuesday. He was we'll known in the Masonic fraternity. having taken seventeen degrees. In 1856 be married Miss Cornella Mead, daughter of the Rev. Dr. Mead of Norwalk. In pol itics MT. Mead was republican, having cast his first vote for the old whig party He never sought or held any political office.
 The wife of Signor L. Papanta, of New Haven, escaped from her home last Tues day while in a fit of mental alteration and went to New York, taking with her child six months of age. MT. Papsnti subse quently learned that deranged woman with child was detained at police head quarters in New York city, and that from her incoherent statements it was thought she might be the wife of New Haven schoolmaster. He has brought her home,
Connecticut western news., 1876-02-04
Connecticut Western News.

Extra Copies of the NEWS can be obtained at
 Geo. W. Browns Store, Milierton q E Marh1e New Hartford. correu & Hoyt's store Lakeville J. Turner, Caus Nlllase Post Office In this Village. " A Dean,s Lime Rock. gnmnbrev,s Drue Store Canaan q Taft's store. Ashley Falls. Post Office. West Cornwall. s. c. Conn's storo, Kent. E F Gillette. Sharon The Emporium" West Winsted.
Connecticut western news., 1876-02-04

w Births, Marriages and Deaths insert ed free. Obituary notices five cents line.
Connecticut western news., 1876-02-04
For Sale.

nNE gents light road Wagon Buggy. 1 V Jumper Sleigh, 1 pair double runners all nearly new. II. A. STANARD.
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The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-03-29
q Family Row

"A negro woman named Mrs. Thomas,
went to the store OF White Il Greer YES
terday morning with lamcntablc story.
She lived in Kentucky. and her husband.
John, got on his ear and ran away. She
wouldn't have cared so much had John
Went quietly, but he kicked up big row,
broke up the furniture, and stole the
only dollar she had in the world. with a
view' possibly, to light out with some
other woman, and she wanted to catch
MIN. She would give two dollars and "A
haif Tor his capture, dead or alive. |, he
was dead she wanted to give him
q decent burial: il he was alive
she wanted her dollar. Deputy
John Sheehan promised to bring the tru-
ant John to the surface, and he did It..
He took him to the store where his linda
iovewas awaiting with sorrowlng heart for
her dollar. No soOner did John clap eyes
upon her, than he had her in his arms.
avowing the love he bore her, and prom
ising to live a better lie if she would only
take him back. She promised, paid Shcc-
han his two dollars and hall, and the
couple left the city arm in arm.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-03-29

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