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Connecticut western news., 1876-02-18

SHE COULDN'T BEAR GRmF.-A young and inexperienced book canyasser called at the house of portly, middle-aged woman on Sangamon street, Saturday. and asked her to subscribe for a new pictorial family Bible in fifty.two parts at fifty cents part, delivered weekly. Madam said he, here Tor instance is the Family Record, which alone is worth the price of subscription.
 Place, you see, for inserting the name of your husband, time that your two hearts were first duly licensed to beat as one through sunshine and through financial cri- sis; another place for the dates of the birth of the children over whose cradles you re- newed your VOWS, and if-for, alas death cuts down all, both big and little-you. have laid any of the loved ones low in the clods of the valley, and felt your heart feel like they do in the religious novels, here is a page with border of inverted torches and forget-me-nots to record - Here he was interrupted, ,and it was several hours before he could find out why she hut him on the head with broom-handle and threw him down the porch steps. Investigation, how ever, disclosed the fact that she had never had any children, and her husband had eloped Tuesday with a woman who had produced four pairs of twins in five years.
Connecticut western news., 1876-02-18
Falls Village.

Falls Village.
 Mud, mud, mud everywere. .. The river has broken up in many place, and the boys are catching suckers. Miles w. Miner of Winsted. formerly of this place, was in town last week looking hale and hearty. e. The Congregational society held a necktie party few evenings since, and ceremonies were concluded with 'pious hop'-no can can allowed. Altogether, It was V cry enjoyable affair. A few mechanics of the better class were invited. 1.-The winters gayety is to conclude with grand soiree in Citizens Hall on Thursday evening, Feb 24th. Music by Butts band of Poughkeep- sic, N. Y. Supper at the Dudley House. The members of the Library Association and their friends meet at Chauncey Hunts on Friday evening of this week......Mr. J. H. Markham had his finger badly mutilated in the railroad shop last week ....A large number of Barnum's hippodrome cars are at the repair shops being fixed up for the centennial campaign......Prayer meetings are held nearly every night, either at the churches or'at the private residences. Good results are antcipated......A meeting for the purpose of instituting grange IS to be held in Citizens Hall on Friday evening. Feb. 18th. Farmers and their wives, es- pecially, are invited to attend.
 PHYRaIA
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lToo late for last week.1
Kent.


 Last Friday evening the pupils of the Kent Cottage Seminary gave an exhibition in the seminary hall. The programme. which was well chosen and executed, con- sisted ot singing, reci!ations and dialogues, and was listened to by large and attentive audience. The majority of the scholars are young, and it was the first appearance of many on the stage. All did exceedingly we'll and reflected much credit upon their teachers, who evidently understand train ing the young idea. At the close Miss Mary Hopson read Mrs. Browning's poem entitled Mother and Poeb.'. ..... MT. H. P, Robinson of the State Grange lectured in the hall on Wednesday and Thursday even- ings of last week. A grange has been started here with several members. It will be relief to those persons who cannot be happy unless minding other peoples busi- ness that they have another topic for dis cussion besides the V. l. S.; and as the grange is organized on the same principle that it would be in Salisbury or any other town, it is hoped that all will be satisfied. The parties at the town hall continue-the last one occurred on Thursday evening.
 SoY
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miIlertOms

u1AAeTtOMs
 Special religious services have been held for some weeks past in the Baptist church in this place. We have been enjoying re- vival blessings and sinners are earnestly in- quiring what they shall do to be saved and numbers of precious souls have been won to the Saviour. Very soon it became appa- rent that the spirit of the meetings was one of unusual interest. One evening thirty or forty responded to the invitation to rise for prayers, as if anxious about their souls sal vation. Numerous requests are being made in these meetings for the prayers of Chris tians for the conversion of impenitent friends. The work of Gods spirit among protesting Christians is very marked. It source of great joy that we read of the widespread, though somewhat silent work of God throughout the land. We read of no undue excitement, but of a quiet work going on all around, and men and women are being convicted of sin and intensely anxious for Christian sympathy and direc- tion. The Master was truly with us during the meetings of last week. It was week in which many hearts were greatly strength ened and blest, and
 Heaven came down, eur souls to greet,
 While glory crowned the mercy seat.'' ......On Sunday evening last eight persons made public profession of their faith in Christ by being buried with Him in Bap- tism' ID the baptistry of the church, the pas. tor, Rev. A. Lyon, officiating. If nothing happens to prevent, the ordinance of bap- tism will again be administered one week from next Sunday, when there will be an opportunity for any who desire to obey this command of Christ, to do so...... Last Mon- day evening we enjoyed the rare treat of listening to the lecture delivered by Col. Homer B. Sprague. Subject-'Milto as an eductor.' Notwithstanding the inclemencY of the weather goodly number of enthu- slastic and appreciative hearers were pres ent. It was considered by all to be decid- edly the most eloquent lecture ever given in Millerton......Th ladies of Millerton intend to give an entertainment, in connection with the Lady Washington supper, at Bar ton Hall on the evening of Feb. 22nd. The proceeds are to be used for the benefit of the new reading room. The object is a good one. and we hope all who are inter- ested for the public good will try and make it convenient to be present on this occasion. ......Perry Knickerbocker's child, who has been ill for several weeks, died Friday, the 1lth inst. The funeral was held in the Presbyterian church last Saturday after noon......Carrie Bellows is lying very i'll with consumption at the house of Alonzo Austin, and her recovery is considered doubtful.
 ELLA RRp
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|8harOm.

The entertainment given by the New England family at the town hall on We'd nesdaY evening, the 9th inst, was a com plete success. in every respect. The tab leaux and pantomimes were interesting and amusing, and reflected much credit upon all interested in their selection and execu- ton. At the close of the exercises in the hall proper, all were invited to partake of a bounteous supper in the large room below, which was served up 1n ye ancient and modern style, and was of kind and quail ty rarely excelled. The net proceeds were about $l00, which is placed to the credit of the Methodist society. y..,... Considerable excitement existed last week in piscatorial quarters by rumor that was current about town that MT. MYron Whitney had caught in Bcardsley pond, 8 black bass of fabu- lous proportions. Many were inclined to be somewhat skeptical, not only on ac. count of the incredible weight that rumor had gwen to the fish, but also because the pond had never been stocked with fish of that species, and feeling considerable in terest in the matter resolved to make @ thorough investigation sndlprobe the report to the bottom if it took all winter. I i'm mediately set to work. and the result of my, investigations reminds me very forcibly of the little poem entitled Three black crows,' in which sick man having taken an emet- ic was reported to have thrown up three black crows,' and the rumor being bruited back to the unfortunate individual himself, he says, I did throw up, and told my neighbor so-something as black sir, as crow and Friend Whitney acknowledges that he did fish out of Beardsley pond, and told his neighbor so, something as black sir, as black bass; but instead of fish it was an American citizen of African de- scent, who lost his footing while cutting ice and plunged into the watery element, from which'he was kindly fished out by our friend aforesaid. ALrHA.
Connecticut western news., 1876-02-18

WHAT TO DO IN A APANIo.-Rochester has learned very important lesson. It IS the urgent necessity of being quiet when real or imaginary danger is nea4~ Nine-tenths of the loss of life ill crowded places comes from panic. The fire or the explosion of what-not has the least to do with it. Here comes from Cincinnati the old and very sad story that a dozen people at place of amusement have been crushed to death There was false alarm of fire, and frigh and panic ensued. There was not parti- cle of danger, and yet those persons were killed. A night previous there occurred at our opera house an explosion that was plainly heard half mile away. It broke half the glass in the place and put out all the lights. It was exactly the place for a panic, and had such thing commenced in the darkness the loss of life would have been fearful. A few calm words from the stage however, by one who himself was unaware of the extent of the disaster, and the audience kept their seats, as calm as the situation would allow. A few moments and the performance went on as smoothly as if nothing unusual had happened Some weeks previous to this event there was an alarm of fire in Rochester. church, and the church was crowded with the friends of couple about to be married, Worse still, there was fire as well as an alarm. Some confusion ensued; but it was promptly stopped, and before the fire was extin. guished the gathering was in the street, not one person having been hurt. In ninety nine out of hundred cases, the only way to be safe, whether it be railroad disaster or fire in crowded house, is to keep your seat. Don't get excited and make noise. Don't rush. Speak calmly and act slowly until you know exactly what to do. A pan ic means sure death. Deliberation means your own safety and that Of the persons you may have. in charge. ge.-Rochestsr Chronicle.
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New Milford,


 Our tobacco buyers are now at work. Schoyeling & Soule have already bought and packed 450 cases, and the other dealers have about the usual force of men in their asserting rooms. Many crops are poor in color and filled with white veins SO as to be worthless for wrapping tobacco, and are bought for shipping abroad at from three to eight cents per pound. Many farmers who have that which is suitable for wrap pers, prefer to assort and pack it them selves, trusting to the future for better pri- ces......Seventy of our young men, the ma jority of whom were tipplers, or at least accustomed to spend each week more or less money for hquor, have organized among themselves Citizens Social Club. pledglng themselves not to buy nor drink any liquor, wine, ale, cider or intoxicating beverages of any kind in any store, saloon or place in New Milford where it is kept for sale. It is not total abstinence pledge. but virtually amounts to that, and the club has fitted up two good rooms, supplied them with reading matter and games, and can spend their evenings there without gam. bling or drinking liquor. Quite number ot them have usually been considered tough cases and some of them of late years have seldom, if ever, seen the inside of church but last Sabbath evening six ty of them formed at their rooms and marched to the Congregational church, where Rev. James Bonar spoke especially to the young men, and in way which could not fail to be of benefit The liquor vendors don't seem to fancy the movement, but people generally wish the boys success, and have contributed literally to help them 1.-Two more failures have occurred. and as many more will probably take place. They are not really caused by the hard times, as they would have happened in nearly every case had the times been ever so good. The men in trouble are those who commenced three to six years ago with lit tie capital. running very heavily in debt; i; and from year to year their interest money has been dragging them down, although the small prices paid for tobacco this year may have helped to the final result. o.
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Collectors Notice.

ITCHFIELD County ss. Salisbury Conn.,, A Feb. 10th, 1876.
 then levied tax warrant upon a certain house and lot situated in said town of Salisbury, and set in the grand list of said town in the name of Horace 8. Keteey, and is bounded as follows to-wit): North and west by lands of Ellen H. Peck; east by the highway leading from Falls Bridge to the dwelling house of Botsforu Cross. man, and soush by lands of Mrs. Rosser RoRers- for payment of taxes due Go the town of Salisbury on the grand Hist of 1874 for SITS 70-100 dollars This is to give notice that on the 18th day of March, 1876, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon at the public sign post in the easterlv part of said town will sell at public auction enough of saio real estate to pay said town tax amounting to the sum of IFS 70-100 dollars, with the percentage and all costs and expenses chargeable to the owner
 6w3f WM, B. PERRY, Collector,
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ConnectIcut Western News.

Subscription AccOuRt.-The 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 July 5th, 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 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 fscie evidence of it's ac ceptance as correct. J. PEAsE.
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 He6. 1i, s-1o, 1916. Rsp. srs, azs9.
 There is land Beyond hfe's mazy wilderness and drsary. And stationed on it's confines is band That waits, with joy, to welcome travel lers weary. Who "seek Q city" in that glorious land,
 Not made by hand"
 see afar, The radiance streaming from it's portals pearly, I catch a glimpse through gates left half Ah, ,lily-erowned IS one who entered early |; And one who on life's journey travelled
 far,
 Shines like star. And am sure That shall hear their tender, loving greeting, When I shall have become 'as He is.
 pure.' With Him and His, shall taste of joys uu- heetinR; The journey still ahead (since am surel,
 can endure.
 Tears fall like rain Yet, dear the peace that follows bitter sor- row, And sweet the rest that watts me after
 pain To-day shall be forgot in glad tomorrow As earth rejoices after April's rain,
 And sings again. DE F. Salisbury, Conn.,, 1875,
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COllinSvIlle.

COAA1nSVtlle.
 In the year 1875 there were only thirty seven deaths in the town of Canton, the least number in any one year for over 20 years. During the past fifteen days there have been ten deaths within half mile of the Collinsvllle post-offlce. The following are the names. ages and dates: Cecelia Shetz, Jan. 30, aged 36; George Stebbins, Feb. 8, aged 2; Catharne Samsel, Feb. 4, aged 6s; Mary label. Feb. 5, aged 6; Mi chael Pfelfer, Feb. 6, aged 72; Conrad Hobine, Feb. z, aged I9; Elizabeth Tabel, Feb. 9, aged 5; Lena Schultz, Feb. II, aged 8; Thomas Lynch, Feb. 12, aged 8 ; Sarah Beachamp, Feb. l3, aged 35. Seven of the above were German, two French and one Irish. The five children named died of scarlet fever, which is quite preva- lent in this section...... Monday morning the 7th inst, John Shultz, while oilinx llne of shafting, was caught by his clothing and carried around nearly one hundred times, striking the timbers above and be- low, badly bruising his feet and legs, and UIcdhluS Ouo lc& dUOVe anu DelOW ble knee, dislocating both ankles, breaking one arm twice, also two ribs and shoulder blade. He was at first supposed to be dead, but soon revived. Dr. Sweet of Hartford adjusted the fractures, and thinks he will recover without much permanent lameness. It was a wonderful escape from instant death......P Prof. l.. c. Bateman of Fowler & Wells Chronological Institute, New York, recently gave six lectures on phre- nology, physiology and physiognomy to full houses in Union Hall Prof. B. is a young man of only 27 years, yet will nl- ready rank among the abless expounders of that interesting science. With a rapid utterance and ready command of language, mingled with exquisite humor and appro- priate gestures, his lectures were very fas- cinating and interesting throughout......W now have seventeen street lamps on our principal streets, which we appreciate highly; but few more lamps on some dark corners would be very pleasant.
 n R H
Connecticut western news., 1876-02-18
LenOX Furnace.

Rev. T. s. Bond is taking vacation. He has gone to his home in Kingston, N. r., where he intends to remain about two weeks. Mir. Howe of Pittsfeld supplied hls place last Sabbath.... were very glad to see our organist, Miss Mary Cusso- bome,in her accustomed place last Sabbath. She has been absent several weeks on ac- count Of sickness. glass factory stopped work last Friday to repair the gas pipes. It will take two or three weeks to repair them, during which time most of their men will be out of employment. E.
Connecticut western news., 1876-02-18
ELLA BEE.

A hundred years ago four newspapers were published in New York, the Royal Gazetteer, organ of the British authorities, the Mercury, the Constitutional Gazette. and the New York Journal, the organ of the Sons of Liberty, published by. John take groceries and other goods in exchange for his paper.
Connecticut western news., 1876-02-18

E9 An inebrlated individual fell down a flight of stairs in Bellows Falls, Vt., the other night, and passer-by fearing him seriously injured, ran to pick him up. But the man majestically staggered to bis feet, and in response to the proffered aid, ,roared out: Now you jes femme Tone. Wan no slobberin' aroun' me. I allus come down stairs that wayP
Connecticut western news., 1876-02-18
Sheffield.

On Thursday evening, Feb. 3rd, nearly 90 friends and relatives of Mir. and Mrs. j. c. Smith assembled at their residence to celebrate with them the fifth anniversary of their marriage. The rooms were neatly and tastefully decorated with wreaths and evergreens, and at an early hour the house was filled to its utmost capacity still all seemed to be enjoying themselves, and ev- erything was perfectly satisfactory, except that MT. Smith seemed very much to regret that the house was incapacitated to the ac. commodation of as many more. The pres- ents were numerous, valuable and useful, and were fully appreciated by the recipi- ents. The Rev. MT. Hoyt officiated on the occasion. The ceremony was quite novel and somewhat amusing, and one of the questions asked Was. if after five years of welded life they were prepared to recom- mend it to their bachelor and maiden friends-and of course they werel MT. H. suggested that the bride was worthy of be- ing kissed as she was five years ago. Then followed hearty congratulations, and all was merry as marriage bell.' Refresh ments were served at an early hour-oys- ters, various kinls of cake and pie, cold meats, and sucA pickles, besides coffee, tea, and ice cream, till all were abundantlY sat isfied. Mr. Hoyt remarked that he was too full for utterance. Mir. Smith thanked them for their presence and presents A poem was read by MT. F. 0. Andrus, which was well suited to the occasion. Excellent music was furnished, and those who enjoy merry hop remained after we old folks had left. We wish for MT. and Mrs. Smith years of happiness and prosperity, ,and hope they may live to celebrate their golden wedding here and receive crown of right eousness above. GUEST.
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The Undiscovered Country.
BY E. c. 6TEDMAN.

Could we but know The land that ends our dark, uncertain travel, k Where lie those happier hills and mead ows low; An, if beyond the spirits inmost cav1l, Aught of that country could we surely know,
 Who would not gof
 Might we but hear The lowering angels high imagin'd chorus. Or catch, betimes, with wakeful eyes and clear, One radiant vista of the realm before us. With one rapt moment given to see and hear,
 An. who would fearf
 Were we quite sure To find the peerless friend that left us lonely, .-- ...-.-- Or there by some celestial stream as pure, To gaze in eyes that here wore lovellt only. This weary mortal coil, were we quite sure,
 Who would enduref
Connecticut western news., 1876-02-18

Eg A Texas editor asks: Father! moth- CT ]! where Is your boy to-night2 The high spirited, noble son around whom cluster the fondest affections of your heart Where does he spend these long evenings P Persistent inquiry at the billiard saloons or some of the keno rooms might discover the noble young man. Or he may be sitting in the Varieties, with his feet cooked up, ,smo- king one of his fathers cigars and looking like little Charlie Ross. You can't mss
 him. M s.....s,.-s,.,.rf z.
Connecticut western news., 1876-02-18
West C0rnwaIE.

J. A. Cochrane is going to build an addi- tlon to his house......Henry Koehler has made considerable improvement on the house of J. Wilson,. We hear that P. 2, owen IS gong to move to Salisbury, where ne Will engage in farming. Our shear manufacturers report a little activity in their business at the present time. ..... The religious excitement continues, and large numbers have already resolved to try and lead Christian lives; and quite number of oacKslders have been awakened to sense oh 'nelr outles. NUF CRD.
Connecticut western news., 1876-02-18
THE PRESIDENTS LErrER.-In a churc

THE PRESIDENTS LErTER.-In church near Trenton, N. J., recently, the little girls were getting subscriptions to pay off the church debt. A premium was offered to the one most successful. One child,
 finding the contest really lay between her and another, wrote to President Grant about 1t. The President answered the let ter and enclosed five dollars with some good advice. Everyh ody wanted to see the let ter. One gentleman gave five dollars for it, and then charged quarter of a dollar for an inspection of it. In this way some fifteen or twenty dollars were realized, all of which was paid to the Hamilton avenue church. The letter was read in the church on Sunday and excited no little curiosity.
 Something that always soOtS-A chime
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Nume 4elrs.

=. We shallfeel greatly obliged to any of oa friends in the county, or elsewhere, who willsend usparticulars ofany occurrences ofinterestwhich may come under theirnotice.
Connecticut western news., 1876-02-18

ET Man-'Do you think it would be safe for me to cross this pasture i? Maid-'Well the old bull don't like red very much, but if you will chalk your nose guess he won't attack you.'
Connecticut western news., 1876-02-18

Es General Sherman says there are four millions of people loafing around cities who ought to be scratching the Western prairies for an homes: living.
Connecticut western news., 1876-02-18
BOR N.

In this village, Feb. loth daughter to MT. and Mss. A. P. Felts. a Y
 At sheAeld, Feb, sth, son to W. S. wncex. At Pittsfeld, Feb. End, son to James Harding, editor of the Eagle. [Jim D
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M AR RE D.

At Wellington, Ohio. February 3rd, by Rev c. Mather, MT. 0. W. Brinsmads of Litohfeld Ohlo and Mrs. Mary J. Reid of the former place
Connecticut western news., 1876-02-18

GTRAYED or stolen on the night of Feb 2ud a 0 brindle dog, or years old, with long hair a little shaggy weighs about 75 pounds. I will give reward of $5 u0 for his return.
 JACOB DECKER. Wetaug, Feb. 1Ith. 1876. 1w32i'
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lFrom the Churchnaan we clip the fol- lowing in reply to the above.-ED.l
 THE SURE INHERITANCE.