Connecticut western news., 1877-04-20

| II. E. Howe, H0nLSVlles COOn.S u / NJ. Stevens, Chapinville, Conn.,, Fl ". McClerrin. Chapinville, Conn; | Mrs. W. Bissell. Wakeman, Ohio, B | Wm. Hunt, 10 John St., Worcester, Mass, 6 | s. Silyernail Elkhart. Ind. 4S
 Ten Gents Dozen. Papers for but teryRshelves at this office, ten cents dcxeD
 Chapinville. Rev. J. c. Oakley wil preach at Chapinville next Sabbath at 3. 8 p. m.
 The Water Works.-We are informed considerable progress is already made to ward the disposal of the stock of the Nortl Canaan Water Company, all of which ii very encouraging to those interested in thu project.
 A Coed Haul.-Mr. w. Mcintyre anG his son went down to the Blackberry rlvel last Monday evening, and although gone but short time, brought back with then about bushel of fish. Some fun fishing in this way.
 K.led.-WilliamW Wood. a young man IS years of age. fell between two cars of g Shepaug train at Hawleyville, Saturday evening, and in second was crushed into shapeless mass by the wheels. He tended switch for the company at the Hawleyyile junction.
 Personal.-ReY. J. w. Selleck, who has been appointed pastor of the M. K. Church at Falls Village, is man every way fitted for the place. He is fine preacher and a thorough scholar. He is graduate of the Wesleyan University. He comes to Falls Village from the Lexington Ave. M. E.. Church in New York. P.
 shetfield.-Last week. Tuesday, o. clock, p.m., church meeting was held in the Congregational chapel. and Mir. Charles Sage was deposed from the office of dea- con, solely upon the ground ''that it was not tor the interest of the church to con- tinue him in that off1ce.". No charges were brought against him at this time. Deacon Elton also resigned his office, be- ing, as he said, "too aged to perform it's duties any longer" X.
 New Jewelry store.-Mr. G. B. Gard ner of Kingston NY. has leased a window in the store of Merchant Parsons in this village, and is prepared to repair watches, clocks, and jewelry and will when fully es- tablished, keep good assortment of such goods as are usually found at jewelry store. We think the location is good one for the business, and presume Mir. G. will receive good paying trade. His adver. tisement may be found ln another column.
 The School House.-FridaY of this week is the limit given by the building committee for receiving proposals for build ing the new school house in this village. The elevations, plans and specifications call for good structure one that not only will be light, pleasant, comfortable and healthful for the scholars, containing all modern improvements, but will be an or nament to the place, as it's external appear. ance will be what our citizens will not be ashamed to have in 30 prominent and slightly position on the hill where it will stand.
 Wild asese.-Last Monday forenoon, 8 large flock of wild geese on tbeir journey northward, alighted in the meadow of Mr. George Bartholomew near Ashley Falls Several would be valiant sportsmen sallied forth with guns ''loaded to the muzzle,' and succeeded admirably in getting almost near enough to shoot, when it is presum- ed their visions of wild goose dinner SO elated them they became careless. like the dairy maid ln the fable, and the geese went flying away to the north. There seems to have been rather more geese seen going north this spring than before for some years but as their flights betoken the sure return of spring. they are certainly very welcome.
 Gored by Cow.-Last Saturday after noon as Mrs. William Moses of Southfield went into yard where there was a COW and her young calf, the COW plunged tow ard her, knocked her down and gored hel with her horns in terrible manner. Mrs Moses screamed for assistance. when two men who happened to be chopping wood { little distance away, ran to her and by { vigorous pounding with clubs succeeded in driving the furious beast away. Mrs Moses is very seriously injured, but hopes are entertained of her ultimate recovery The prompt assistance that fortunately wal at hand saved her from a most horribl. death.
 Burglars.-Burglars attempted to turr the key in the front door of the residence of Squire Warner, in Salisbury the othe night. but failed to effect an entrance The key shows plainly the fluctuations O the nippers, and indicates determined eff fort to throw the bolt of tbe lock with it It is now getting to be time again for thes marauding vagabonds to be prowlinl around and into houses. Don't trust t common locks put strong bolts on al outside doors, and load your double-barre guns, and when loaded don't be afraid t. shoot. A little wholesome correction" o this sort will have salutary effect upol these chaps.