Connecticut western news., 1877-09-07
Salisbury oads.-The roads and high

ever since MT. Martin Harris has worked them, in better condition than they probably have eyer before been since the town was incorporated. MT. H. has been for some time past engaged on the roads about Lime Rock, where we saw him and his workmen the other day while pass ing that way. MT. Harris does not know that we allude this week to his work, and this l is not written as an empty puff for him, but because the difference between the roads of Salisbury today, and as they were under the old order of things, is so marked' that scarcely anybody can help but observe | the fact.
 Lakeville. noted few items of some interest, will send them along. The most common salutation now is 90! how cold, and as old Autumn has commenced to turn the leaves to bright colors, it reminds us ! of winter and death. The Rod and Gun Club of this village. started for camp yesterday, l Sept. 3d., where they expect to remain for two weeks, their camping place being in Massachusetts, near small lake called East Indies. Last Thursday evening the people of this vicinity were entertained by hearing | some fine music, both vocal and instru- mental, Professor Stillman, of this place, and several New York artists-Messrs. Flo 1 rio, Eller, Schauffler and Miss Edith Guy, taking part. Every one seemed pleased with the entertainment, and it was we'll worthy of their appreciation......The dis trict schools are opened for the fall term, Miss Smith of Canaan, in the Higher, and Miss Vandeusen in her old place in the Pri- mary. Miss Roraback opens a school in the Academy next week. OPTIC.
 Kent.-We congratulate Messrs. Gaylord and Eaton, and also our worthy town clerk, upon the neat and tasty appearance presented by the horse blocks lately erect ed in front of their premises. Only few more improvements of thls kind are re- qulred on Main street. MT. Chas. Smith and MT. s. c. Conn have exchanged places. MT. Smith will continue the drug business at the old stand. MT. Conn proposes to im- prove and beautify his new domaln ... The Adventists are to hold camp meeting on Sk1ff Mountain, commencing Sept. 14th and continuing ten days. Rev. Wm. G. An drews, of New Haven, will give lecture in the Town Hall on the evening of Sept 18th. for the benefit of St. Andrews church. Subject: the Scatticooke Indians. ....The members of the Congregational church will give picnic to the children of the Sunday-school at Bulls Bridge Thurs day, Sept 9th. QUILL DRIVER.
 Salisbury, No. 2.-I have noticed in all your items from thls place, want of any notice respecting our cemetery. suppose the reason is that those living in it's vicini- ty do not notice, or perhaps appreciate the additions to the works of art so numerous there already. But have seen, and can not pass without comment, 8 monument erected by H. A. Gibbs Esq. of Ore Hill over the grave of his twin sons, who died, the one of hemorrhage, the other of pneu- monia, within year of each other. The monument is unique in design, being en- tirely different from anything ever seen in thls section, yet thoroughly appropriate. The workmanship is of the finest, and evi. dently no expense has been spared in mak- ing this, the last offering of love; at once a fitting reminder of these separated here for so short time, type of hope, of future reunion, and an ornament to the cemetery, as we'll as an honor to the bereaved.
 Our New School House The building committee consisting of the Hon, Miles T. Granger, Daniel l.. Peirce, Nathaniel c. Ward, and John B. Reed, who have had charge of the erection of the new school house in this village during the past sum- mer, are entitled to much credit for the beautiful and economical structure which now adorns our village. We find base ment extending under the entire building, nicely lighted, with fine cement floor. This is to be heated in rainy and cold weather and to be used as play room.
 The first floor has two fine school rooms (and will each seat about fifty,) with neces- sary halls, closets etc. The walls are painted, with the wood work grained to initiate black walnut and oak. Inside blinds are hung in all the rooms. The fur niiure is of the most approved style, and was manufactured by the Union Building Co. of Winsted, who have performed all the labor and furnished all the materials above the underpinning in very creditable and satisfactory manner.
 It is intended to commence the Fall term Sept. 17. with three schools.
 Mrs. Sartial Root of Canaan has been employed to take charge of the Primary department, which will occupy the west room on the lower floor.
 Miss s. J. Roraback of Sheffield is to
 have the Intermediate department, which will occupy the east room on the lower floor.
 MT. H. M. Adams of New Haven is tc have charge of the Higher department which will occupy the west room on the upper story MI. Adams is an experienced teacher, having been principal for the pas two years, of High school near New Ha- } ven. An opportunity will be afforded il MT. Adams department to pursue othe than common English branches. Scholar residing out the district will be expected to pay tuition fec.
 A LEGAL DECIsIoN.-They tell 0 gooC B story luNorthC Carolina of the way coloret B magistrate decides cases which come be fore him. Soon after the war the custom ) was for the white men who owned the lan' x and the mules to lease them to the coloret r and receive therefor one-half the crop d Such bargain was made, but before th 8 crop was grown the colored man died t His widow and children went on the farm