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Connecticut western news., 1876-09-08

Katy King, the celeorated spirltualistic fraud has at last turned up on the wave washed shores of Maine. After being ex- posed as a sublime fraud and having to flee from Philadelphia and New York, sue wisely concluded to seek the creduleus at point where she was not SO well known. She selected Portland, opened her institu- tor and began at once summoning individ- uals from the Happy Land, much to the qualification of their relatives, who never expected to see them more. This little en- terprise proved big bonanza for short time, Katy making ten dollars night clear profit. and the summoned spirits making glad lne hearts of their kindred. But even in Maine the spirit of investigation had taken possession of the genus homo, and two sous of Esculapius concluded 10 see what there was in thls ghost business. Mu- tually fixing upon an evening, they both at tended seance and took up their position on either side of the cabinet, then they pre- pared for spirits. Presently one of the M. Ds. was invited within the cabinet, and soon after spirit began 10 feel of him and whisper all sorts of things in his ear. This was too much for flesh and blood to with stand so he grabbed, and when he grabbed the spirit screamed "For Gods sake let go ot me-" Then the audience pulled aside the curtain. and, much to their astonish- ment, found Katy King securely in the grasp of the investigator. Since then thlS wonderful medium has been too much in- disposed to be seen, and spiritualists are in consequence quoted below par.
Connecticut western news., 1876-09-08
Good News Fer MOusckecpors.

For many years much time and labor have been expended by scientists and prac- tical mechanics skilled in the art ot glass manufacture, to invent process by means of which glass may be made elastic' ana for ordinary uses practically unbreakable; and If we may give credence to an exhaus- tive article upon the subject in the Popular Science RepSeu of late date, the invention has been perfected by French gentleman, M. Francis Rover de la Bastie, who after spending several years in patient research and experiments has been at last successful in discovering very simple process by which the natural brittleness of glass is ex- changed for condition of extreme tough ness and durability. The process is so simple that it can be easily applied to all the various articles of glass manufacture at a very trifing extra expense. It consists merely in plunging ordinary glass; heated to certain temperature. into bath ot oils' WAX, tallow, resin and other similar ingre- dients; while the glass so treated undergoes a thorough physical transformation, its Sp pearance Is said to be in no way altered either as regards transparency or color. If all this be true no discovery since the in vention of friction matches will have so di- rect bearing upon every family in the civilized world as thls. The writer in the review closes his article in these words:
 s.M. De Ia Bastie's invention marks a distinct era in the history of one of our most important industries Never during the history of glass manufacture, which extends over three thousand i've hundred years, has any radical change been effected in it's character. It is true Pliny mentions that combination was devised during the reign of Tberius which produced flexible glass but both the inventor and apparatus were destroyed, in order, it is said, to pre- vent the value of copper, silver and gold from becoming depreciated. There is, how eyes, no evidence that this was the tough ening process of De Ia Bastie, nor does the record in any way detract from the merit of that gentleman as the inventor of an important economic process. The fact re- mains that the world has now given to it for the first time in practical form an in- vention by which the brittleness of glass is superseded by an attribute of the most val usble nature-tougtness. Itis by no means improbable that the old adage 'as brittle as glass will soon be superseceded by new one-'as tough as glass;
Connecticut western news., 1876-09-08
Burlington.

Harrington.
 For several days the men employed by John Finn have been drilling into the rock on the cast side of Mount Petsa, until they had got hole about seventy-four feet deep. into which they put small charge of powder, about half a pound, which opened s seam in the bottom into which they put three kegs of powder and fired It. Well, Mount Petsa has it's top left, but such gun we don't hear every day. It is eeti. mated that the charge lifted and looseped up $50 tons of beautiful blue stone. There were fifty tons or more thrown over eight rods away. One block which the quarry men say will weigh twenty tons was thrown nearly ten rods into 8 pasture lot.... Bar rington has had a little excitement this past week in the horse thief line. A young chap of VanDeusenville named Ford, so the report says, took horse from Mir. Tlckners barn or premises, went over into town east about twenty miles and sold it innocent as lamb. and being so successful in the first job got another chap by the name of Decker with him and took two horses and wagon from MT. Giddings. and went through New Marlboro, where the horse that was led slipped his halter and got free from the thieves. But they went on into Connecticut down near Corn wall and sold the horse and wagon for if teen dollars. but were picked up by an of- ficer before they could get out of town. Decker came back freely and was locked up in Capt. Clark's boarding house, but is now out on $2OO bail. Ford had to be got back by requisition from the Governor of the state, and is now boarding with Sheriff Root at Pit:sfeld, as he could not raise the $2,000 bond as the court required. Ford, the ring leader, is about seventeen years of age. If he is such a smart youth, what will he be when he comes to mature age
Connecticut western news., 1876-09-08

a few days ago we passed victim in our village street who laid in drunken sleep beside the walk. Over one saloon we read an Insurance Agent" sign. A stranger passing, asked "What do they insure here?" A citizen replied, "A quick passage to the internal regions" A true answer surely, and we hope this agent will pause and think of this sentence. Many hearts ache as they llook upon another ruin being wrought in our midst, whereby the seller is one of his worst victims. May God open his eyes ere it be too late. Key. Mir. Germond gave an excellent discourse to his people on Sunday. His subject was con- cerning the presence of the "adorable spirit of God on earth. ".....A praise meeting was held in the M. k. church Sunday evening, in which the tbree congregations united. The meeting was conducted by MT. Kibbee of Albany, N. Y, whose singing was en- Joyed by all, and a cro wded house bespoke the interest felt......Mlss k. w. Greenwood of Brooklyn. who with her friends has spent the last month at the Ward home stead, has been conducting religious ser vices at the Ward school house Sunday af- ternoons. Her meetings have been largely attended, and last Sunday evening being the last time this year she could be with them, sad and deep interest was shown by all her hearers. Miss G. spoke of the temptation in Eden, and her fitting remarks were home truths which went to the hearts of her hearers. Her earnest exhortations to the unconverted must ever echo in their memory. They can not be forgotten, and the seed sown by this estimable young lady in this rocky soil must some day spring up and bear blessed fruit. Hers is holy mission. On Sunday next she lectures in Falls Village on the subject-of temper. ance, and we hope our friends there will not fail to listen to her eloquent appeals.
 ......Dr. Eddy preached at Ashley Falls on Sunday evening, and we hear enthusiastic reports of his excellent sermon. It seems last Sunday was favored day in Sheffield. LUNA.
Connecticut western news., 1876-09-08
CRnlRORs

C0nROns
 MT. J. K. Fuller and wife. Miss Francis Fuller, Mrs. J. s. Read and son, s. Barnes and others from New Marlboro and West Norfolk, making about thirty in all, left this station Monday morning for the centennial. 1.-The children's fair last week was a success, netting about $22 for the cemetery fund......C Canaan can now boast of two bar Der shops. Stebbns s. Smith (Steb, as the boys call him), who for some time past has been working for c. H. White, our village jeweler, and who also carries on the barber business, has resigned and has opened a shop for himself in Cummings' new block. Mr. White has secured the services of Mir. l. J. Linsky of Great Burlington, Mass..... MT. Fred Runde of Hartford has opened tailor shop in Cummings new block.
 H. D. H.
Connecticut western news., 1876-09-08
ChOpiMVilIc.

A very interesting service in the interest of the young was held in the M. R. church in this place last Sabbath afternoon under the direction of Rev. J. c. Oakley. The announcement that Miss E. w. Greenwood of Brooklyn would speak called out a very large audience. Five or six loads came up from Lakeville and some were here from Sheffield. Miss Greenwood gave 8 very good outlire description of the great Cen. tennial Exposition at Philadelphia, and then with the tact and ingenuity of true orator taught impressive lessons from some of the simplest things on exhibition. She used the ordinary things, as the Saviour used the lilly of the valley, to teach great lessons in morality and religion. Miss Greenwood more than sustained her repu- tation as speaker. She is bright and shining light-s rising star.
 Mr. Sanford of Lakeville and MT. Sher- wood, superintendent of the Chapinville Sunday school, made brief and appropriate speeches.
 MT. Oakley described moonlight excur- sion on the grand canal in Venice from above the Rialto bridge around to the Pal. ace of the Doges and the Bridge of Signs. He told the young that however delightful the voyage of life, every one would sooner or later reach bridge of signs between a palace and a prison, where they would sigh over and regret the mistakes and sins ol their life. ''But," said he, (which way will you pass, from the palace to tho pris on, or the prison to the palace?"
 The singing was most excellent. It was led by MT. Camp, who brought host of good singers up from Lakeville to helr him. A collection was taken up to pur- chase Bibles and singing books for thcCha- pinville Sunday school.
Connecticut western news., 1876-09-08
ganizing a campaign club {:

Refreshing Shower.-The backbone of the drouth, which has been the most severe one that this section has known for many years, was broken last Friday night by q refreshing shower. Although it came too late to be of any advantage to gardens aud crops generally, dropping vegetation is considerably revived, and the intolarable dust, which for the past few weeks has per meated every nook and corner ot our dwell ing places and stores, filling the eyes, mouth and ears of every unfortunate mor- tai that cssayed to perambuate our streets, has been thoroughly laid for the time be ing The shower was accompanied by a heavy wind which played sad havoc with the trees, breaking off limbs and well nigh running 8 number of choice shade trees about tue village.
 Fire-Tne house, barn, and out build- iugs of Mir. Frederick Cooper of Cooper Hill, located in the northern part of this town, were completely destroyed by fire Monday afternoon, the 4th inst, with near
 
 in an out building in close proximity to the house, which was used as summer kitch- en. Although the fire was soon discovered the buildings were so thoroughly dry, and the wind being unfavorablc, it was found utterly impossible to make any hcadway against it, or even to save any considerable portion of their movable property. Our informant, who was at the fire, says in an hour and a quarter from the time the flames were discovered, all of the buildings were burned to the ground. To add to the mis- fortune, the hired man of Mir. Cooper, who had gone to Chapinville with a span of horses, on seeing the fire from that dis tance, ran the horses homeward with such speed that one of them, valuable horse it is said, dropped down dead within short distance of the house. Although the prop erty burned was insured for $2,4OO, Mr. Cooper suffers very severe loss.
Connecticut western news., 1876-09-08
Rev. J, G. Oaklev's Lecture.

Rev. J. G. Oakley's Lecture.-Rome and Pompeii will be described this Thurs day evening at 7:3O in the Lakeville M. E. church by one who has seen them.
 Notice.-There will be preaching in the grove at Salisbury Center the 9th and 10th of September, 1876, by the Rev. P Roberts and others. The meeting will be held on the Centennial grounds.
 Don't Hold Out.-Dodge says (you must know Dodge, don't you } that George Peet says the great drouth made water so scarce over in Canaan, they had to mix little something with it to make it hold out.
 New Millerton Paper.-We are credi. bly, informed that responsible and reliable parties in Millerton have their arrangements nearly completed for starting a newspaper in that village. It will be good field, and we presume good paper there would meet with success.
 Republican Caucus.-The following is d llSl Ok tO COAfCAllObo hOO J JS1 held, elected at the Republican caucus held at Academy Hall, August 24th, 1876, re- ported too late for last week:
 CONGRESSIONAL.
 D. J. Warner, Wm. B. Rudd, James R. Harrison, c. w. Adams,
 SENATORIAL.
 Wm. D. Reid, Wm. Raynsford, George c. Dodge, D. T. Warner.
 Lost Eorse.-Mr. E. B. Gllett of South Canaan lost one of his best horses few days since, the disease being what he called inilammatorY pneumonia. His other horse, he said, when we saw him the other day, was very sick with the same dis ease, but he thought he could save it. He said he made an examination of the dead horse and found his lungs terribly deceas- ed, almost entirely covered with tu5ercles.
 Politioal.-The undersigned invite all electors of the town of Salisbury who favor the election of Hayes and Wheeler to unite with them at Academy Hall, Salisbury Center, Saturday evening, Sept. 9th, 1876, at half past seven, for the purpose of or
Connecticut western news., 1876-09-08
$500 50

Recumbent Bison IS the oIasslc name of the military gentleman who heads the Sioux robellion.-ENQUIRER. No. Tho classlc name IS Sedentary Taurus.
 The latest reclpe for true eloQuence was gwen by minister at the MarthA's Vine yard Baptist camp'meetlng recently. Here it is; Get yourself chuck full of tho sub ioot, knock out the bung, and lst nature caper.'
 Twenty Brooklyn ladies voted on the question. Has young lady the right to kiss the gentlemen with whom she takes an evening rldef There wore nlneteen af firmatlve votes. The negative vote was cast by woman with red hair and glass eve,
Connecticut western news., 1876-09-08
Connecticut Western News.
Subscription Account.-The date on tt

Subscription AccOunt.-The date on the colored slip of paper with the name of the sub scriber shows the time t0 which tho snb- scri iPtiOn is pnid thus. R. B. Smith 5Jul77,
 indicates that Mir. Smith has paid for his paper to July 9th, 1877. It Is hoped that subscribers will
 see to 1t 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 Tor errors in these accounts will hereafter be con1d- 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 ia paid plainly printed thereon, is prma facie evidence of it's ac- ceptance as correct. J. l.. TEASE.
Connecticut western news., 1876-09-08

At South Norfolk. Ct., Aug. 24, by Rev. J. w Beach, William J. Cowles and Miss Mary E.Riggs, both of South Norfolk.
 At Concord. N. H., Aug. a, by Rev. K. H. Gree ley. assisted by Rev l.. H. Blake of Methue n, Mass, Carsnce K. Blake of Eastport, Me, and of Concord.
 At the residence of the brides father, in Bar rington. Aug. a9th. by Rev. K. Scudder Mir. Wm. olcott organ ist of the Congregational church. and Miss Abbie Williams. daughter of Elihu Williams, all of Ct. Burlington.
Connecticut western news., 1876-09-08
Aum1e 9ews.

".We shallfe greatly obliged to any or oq friends in the county, or elsewhere, who will send us particulars ofany occurrences cesofintefestwhlch may come nder their notice.
Connecticut western news., 1876-09-08

It was rather personal in California newspaper man to chronicle the purchase of Q mule by 6 brother editor as "a re. markable instance of self-possesslon."
Connecticut western news., 1876-09-08

The nation that prod uces most marriages is fasoinatlon.-Ex, Aud perhaps the na- ton that produces the most divorces is alienation.
Connecticut western news., 1876-09-08
Dl E D..

At Mishawaka, Indiana, Aug. SI, 1878, Sarah Starr, daughter of Joseph and Cate Bostwisk. aged years.
 At Burlington, Vt.. Aug. 1T, Louis Victor Ame- dee Henry aged tl8 years and months. Proba. bly the oldest man In New England.
Connecticut western news., 1876-09-08
M AR RTE D.

v- Births, Marriages and deaths inser ted free. Obituary notices five cents line.
Connecticut western news., 1876-09-08

eyT- We are informed by postmasters the fol lowing named subscribers have left the places NEWS, and as they did not notify us of their change of post-ofice. and are in arrears to the amounts placed parallel with their names we pub lsh their only address known to us, and if any oi our readers know of the whereabouts Of any oi them, they will do us q 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 ls not re- ceived, and the subscriber gone, nobody knows where? The following have done this: Does
Connecticut western news., 1876-09-08

What holds all tho snutt ill tho world No one nose.
Connecticut western news., 1876-09-08

any body know WhGre they arc
 Geo. Weed. Great Bend, Pa, $4 co Mrs Theo Sweet Union Grove Wis, 25 K. Snedeker. Marbledale Conn.,, 55 R. J. Arnold, Otsego, N. Y, 50 II. E. Howe Huntsville, Conn.,, IS Nj. Stevens, Chapinville, Conn.,, Is W. McClerrn. Chapinville, Conn.,, IS Mrs w Bisseu Wakeman Ohio 50 Wm Hunt 10 John St. Worcester, Mass, $ Is W. Mahoney, East Canaan, 800 s. Sivernail, Elkhart. Ind. 4 20
 IAnd large number of others. whose names will be added as soon as we have time to look up their accounts.1
Connecticut western news., 1876-09-08

~S~1SoN' AN"S>AA NA the lower department of Grove school (Cen- ire distrIct) began on Monday the 4th inst, under lhc direction of Miss E. .Cleaveland of LnI,rviilo. Miss CleaVeIand is an eXper- perenced teacher, and has good reputa- ton as scholar and disciplinarian where ever she has been employed. The higher department will begin its session next Mon day, in charge of Mir. Shelton, who for a urmh,r of years has been employed as teacher il the Amenia academy, N. |.
 Wr. Shelton comes well recommended, &HU undoubtedly will prove himself worthy ot tnc confidence and trust rrposed in him by tHu school authorities.
 Il this connection it is very proper to say that a spirit of insuhordinatlon and lAwlessness has cyinceG itself among some U( tLe larger pupils that have been in at tendance during the past few sessions, that Reeils summary and instantaneous suppress s!on. The commodious school building which was recently erected with so much care and at q large expenditure, has been rcckiessly disfgured and marred by the reckless youngsters that from time to time have held high carnival on the premises. Those new and expensive desks have been disfgurrd, window blinds in large numbers broken, window glass smasted, and steps of Georgia pine two inches thick bro ken through, etc. These things could not have been done accidentally. They are the re suit of reckless disregard of law and or der which has pervadcd q portion of the pupils of the school, and the school author ities are determined that It shall cease if there is any law that can be brought to bear upon the case. It will be well for those youngsters who have been interested in this lawlcss destruction of property 10 beware, ol they may chance to find them selves rusticating within the classic walls of LitChiield jail.
Connecticut western news., 1876-09-08
Lost.

NN FRIDAY MORNING, August is, 1876, be-
 V tween the Arch and liousatonic railroad re- pair shop. a smith x Wcsson revolver, large size, s barrel cylinder, nickle plated and rosewood stock. A liberal reward will be paid by leaving the same with G. V. CAPRoN, Jeweller, or 1. l.. HERMAN. Falls Village, Ct. 3wS
Connecticut western news., 1876-09-08

Time Table Change. e.-The time table of the Housatonic road in another column, shows a change this week in the running time of two ot it's trains. Tine morning special from Falls Village leaves that sta ton now at 5:45 instead of 4:45, an hour later, and time more convenient for the travelling public probably. The evening train from Bridgeport runs trifle slower by the new table, passing Canaan now at 7:57 and arriving at Pittsfield at $40.
 Willing to Take his Pay in Trade.-A bondholder of the Conn. Western RR. makes suggestion that, as the company find themselves unable to pay their coup ons due July 1st in m0ney, that they pay the same, to such bondhoders as desire it, in mileage tickets. He is the possessor of a small bond, and as he is constrained to ride over the road often, he would be very glad to receive the amount due him as above suggested. Not an unfair proposi- ton.
 The Poughkeepsie Bridge.-The Amer | ican bridge company, who have contracted to build the Poughkeepsie bridge, have in vited contracts for stone, and bids are to close September 9th. Engines, planers and other machinery for prosecuting the work have been shipped from the contracting company's he adquarters, at Chicago. MT. Coolidge, the leading engineer in this coun try of deep river foundations, will arrive this week and take charge of the river work. The first lumber for the work ar rived Tuesday. A large amount is to he used. One firm has contracted to deliver sixty thousand dollars worth "f yellow pine. COErdnt.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-03-04
Mormon COurtsIn i'm.

4 Mormon by the name of Full
smeg, who has been chosen among
che faithful to go on mission to
Arizona, called upon Brigham
Ioitng.
Married I" qaeried the Prophet.
No, sad Fulmer, DER whose
GROW forty odd years mad left their
8imprimt,
Must marry, Brother Fulmer,
Before you 20 10 Arizona TO build
a.p The Kingdom
Dana Know anybody who will
Alava me, was the reply.
'Rii find some one. Do you
Nsnow Brother Brown Ia the Sew
eanteenln ward : Wen ,he has sew
oaral daughters; you 90 to Brother
Brown aud tell him / want you
co marry one of his daug hters.'
FnlMer left and oheyed counsel
so the letter. Knocking at the
door be was admitted by Brother
Brown, who. upon learning what
sNas wanted. called in several
3aug hters to be selected from.
iEuimer taking his choice, Brown
told the girl 10 get ready in fifteen
minutes. 'l'll do as you say dad
was the meek reply,as she walked
out
That's the way / raise my chill
s;ren if they disohey there's war
III camp
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-03-04
Better Than Short Cake.

Make nice, light, white gems by
mixing -four and milk nearly as
soft as Tor griddle cake, and bake
quickly ia hot gem pans. Break,
mot cut them open, and lay in a
deep platter and pour over straw
Berries, or even nice stewed APP
mles. mixed with sugar and little
rich cream if you have it. Ten
shines better than any pastry or
;short-cake and you get rid of soda
cor baking powder and shortening.
L0lrs Of Life.