Connecticut western news., 1877-03-23

Dogs.-MR. ED IToR Fl envy the man who is able 10 keep dog. partly, perhaps, from the circumstance of my own inability to do SO, but more tor the affection l feel for the dog; and the lifelong disappoint- ment l have laboured under by being de- priyed of their companionship and faithful affection. He who owns dog has one true, disinterested friend, whose affection the storms of adyersity or stings of deepest poverty cannot alienate. Most of my neighbors own dogs. Not all one kind some are large and some small, some long, haired while others are short-haired; in fact, they have all kinds and qualities, of every conceivable color and combination of colors. Some, it is true, of their own substance, are unable to feed dog, but in such cases the town has considerably come forward and furnished the necessary help. Some are enabled thus to keep two dogs, and one family know of even keeps four. Dogs so kept are not heavy tax upon any one person as they are supported out of the public treasury and many contribute to the fund and share the expense. some- times feel that great injustice has been done in my case. have never received any town aid: had done SO, might have kept dog, and much of the unrest of my past life might have been avoided. There can certainly be no justice Tn helping some to keep from two to four dogs, while oth. CTS, again. are not helped at all; and their claim may really be the stronger of the two, as in my case for instance. l have already paid two poll taxes into the treas ury, and have worked out one highway tax of dollar before was forty years old. l am always on hand at elections and town meetings, to vote if am wanted. What whisky drink, l buy by the jug, as you see it comes cheaper than to buy 1t all by the drink at the saloons; and as for tobac- co, never smoke and chew both at the same trme-1 use it moderately. It seems as if 1 must have dog. A town order of few dollars week would help me all need. l am not particular as to the kind of dog. even if it is sheep dog, for it is necessary to have them to regulate the in. crease of sheep, or the country would soon be over run with them. As it is, when g farmer becomes overstocked, the dogs just rush in and kill dozen or two of the weakest ones, and so keep the flock in g healthy condition. They never kill the strongest ones as they can run the fastest and keep out of the way. The sheep SC killed could be salted and put upon the market. and help to keep down the price oi beef, which sometimes ranges too high fol steady food, and little mutton occasional ly would have good effect upon our gen eral health. But the dog.-Will not thu town consider my claim, and help me2 CITIZEN.
 Salisbury, March IS, 1877.
 Village Improvement Meeting al adjourned meeting of the Village Improve ment Association of Canaan, held at tn, residence of A. T. Roraback, March IT 1877. Present, J. B. Reed, president,
 A. T. Roraback, secty. ] The reports of the president and tessurel were read and approved. Motion mad. that a vote Of thanks be extended to tho president for his services rendered in th, management of the Association, and tha the editor of the CONN. WESTERN NEWS b, requested to publish said reports in th, next issue of his paper.
 PRESIDENTS REPORT.
 Ladies and Gentlemen suppose proper at this time, that should not onl, congratulate you on the success of this or. ganization, but give you some account o it's progress during the year
 Seventeen street lamps have been erected at cost of $lls,H.
 $s2,22 have been paid for lighting, oil ing and maintaining the same. and at al average cost per month, of $s,20 or 4 cents for each lamp.
 On side walks. $17,s4 only, have beel expended out of the treasury of this Asso citation the citizens having in most instan ces provided satisfactory walks adjolnini their premises at their own expense, an, that more than ordinary interest has beel manifested by the residents of this yillag in this department, is believe freely ac knowledged.
 To the liberality of MT. N. c. Ward ar we indebted for the plank walks over tn Conn. Western tracks,
 Tree planting in the early part of thu season received proper attention. MT Wolcott N. Adam and son think put ou the largest number. Many of these tree were destroyed by the severe drought the past summer. That they will be replaced and Providence trusted, we have no doubt
 For the kind and generous cooperation of the members and citizens generally, il this enterprise, allow me in behalf of thu 'sofficial board." to say t'thank you," ane that you will give to our successors soon to be inaugurated the same cordial support, ii all that is necessary to make the Village Improvement Association permanent in stitution. Respectfully.
 J. B. REED, Prest.
 TREAsURER's REPORT.
 Receipts.
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