Connecticut western news., 1877-03-09

sol0. Four long passenger cars loaded full went from stations west of Winstod, Nor folk sending ninety. and more wanted to go but couldn't get tickets. Of course ev- erybody wa delighted with the lecture.
 Norfolz.-Mr Wm. Mccormick, for sev- eral years in the employ of R. Battell, was kicked by colt, and his left leg broken just above the knee. last Friday ... Mrs. Crissey has rented her millinery shop to Mrs. Ford of Falls Village. who has taken possession, and is ready to tie up the rib bons for any who wish. MT. F. E. Por- ter who has been very sick for some time past, IS so far recovered as to be able to ride out 8 little. Some of the sports of for the protection of fish and birds. What is the object HASH.
 sharon.-MR. EDITOR Having seen sn article in your paper concerning valentines, and much stress laid upon ludicrous cari- catures, and also an admonition to consign such trash to the flames. wish to say few words through the col umns of your paper, hoping it may benefit the contributor of the article referred to, if nobody else; or in other words, introduce a plea for valentines. We understood that the contributor of the article referred to re- celYed one of those caricatures, which very much excited her indignation, and sending it back to the office, she requested it 10 be returned to the donor, but believe her re- quest was not gratlfied, and we hope she may learn tosview things in more rational light, and not to think that all things are intended for insult or revenge. It is Q cus- tom to send valentines and we must abide by it, even if it does wrong..us at first. This is not intended for reproach, but to show the folly of being 50 thoroughly disturbed about such silly thing as 8 comic valen- tine, ard rushing headlong into print about it. It isn't everybody who is favored with valentine, and very many feel slighted because they do not get one. Do lay the angelic massive carefully away and let the rest ot the world abide in peace.
 MRS. N. M. D.
 Ssheaield, No. 2.-This place is in sad state in many respects, no money, no con- iuence. very little business, many failures, and those who have not failed yet are ex- pected to soon......The schools are most of them having vacation, and many young teachers are vainly hoping to have chance of securing living in their own town, by teaching.....I they cannot be employed where they are well known they cannot expect to be among strangers, and each town ought to be able to supply It's own teachers; but scholars taught in the old way cannot teach in the new way, and that is to be their stumbling block. ......The Friend ly Union has dourished finely the past win ter, and although considered wicked by some, it is to be regretted that they are 10 have but two more meetings. The Library has become free, town library. and much good it is doing, and books will be found in houses where they have never been known 10 be before, and those who cannot themselves read, will have some one to read to them...... Miss Sarah Butcher. the organ ist in the Congregational church. has made arrangements with Miss Helen Field to fill her place while she takes a vacatlon...... Miss Mary Little, organist in the Episcopal church, has been visiting friends in Anso- nia. Conu., for several weeks, but has now returned. OCCASIONAL.
 Lakeville. usually quiet village has been somewhat enlivened the last week by several disgracefu! rows generated by rum and conducted by adopted citizens from the classic precincts of Ore Hill and Lincoln City. Then we had lot of off, cers from Hudson, and two prisoners stop ping at the Miller House, who (the prison. ers) came to grief for taking in" and rob- bing victim of gold watch, locket and chain, and one hundrt d and eighty dollars in money. They were captured by Sher- tiff Perry and detective from Hudson, and held here few days, and then taken to New York state and delivered to the off, cers of that state to be taken back to Hud- son to answer for their crimes..... had grand illumination of the factory of the Holley Manufacturing Co.,, also of several private dwellings, Monday night, in honor of the Inauguration of President Hayes...... Will. Williams said he could not get the live quail he sent for, but don't give It up yet, and has ordered from other parties..... Mir. James Woodruff of this village, has purchased the new dwelling house which George Bundy is putting up on Main St. ...... The premise now occupied by Wm. Jones. have been rented 10 Hubert Will Hams Esq, and Dr. Palmer. The offices of both ,,these gentlemen will be in the house. and the remainder will be occupied by the doctor as dwelling The change will be made about the first of April. ..Mr. P Turner and wife have been called upon to part with their second oldest child, bright little girl of about nine years, who died on Wednesday, Feb. 2s,h.
 Sheffield. prayer meeting on the Plain was more fully attended than usual, last Wednesday. A Mir. Roberts, one of Moody and Sankey's late converts, spoke very feelinely, and we understand he is to speak at the Methodist church next Sunday evening. Rev. MT. Germond was to lec- ture at the Friendly Union Hall last Friday evening, but the storm prevented. He however gave fine lecture at the Metho- dist church Sunday evening, subject. "Hus bands," and he talked the truth as few men have dared to talk, and the ladies ap- preciated his efforts in thls line, and return thanks. I saw in the last number OF THE NEws, there was nothing reported concern ing the school exhibition Mss Sage favor ed us with at tue Friendly Union Hall; it ought not to pass unnoticed. even at this late date. The Hall was more than crowd ed and tha exercises from beginning 10