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The rGcwtown Academy.

The trustees and principal of the Acad- cmy make the following statement in re- gard to the next Academic year, which will begin Monday, Sept. 2d:
 The school will be divided into two departments-the Primary and Aeade- mic. The Primary Department is in- tended for chiliren, and will be under the charge of Miss Lydia Smith, teach CT of experience, and well acquainted with the best methods of instruction. The. Upper Room. has been neatly fitted up fors them, and.here they will receive kind and thorough instruction in all the English branches. The tuition will be only $500 per term, one half of the reg ular rate ill the Academic Department. No pupil will be retained whose lan- guage or conduct is objectionable. In the Academic Department the principal will give help and instruction, and ex- anime the pupils daily in all the English branches, and in the languages. oppor- tunity will be given on the Optional System to fit for college, business. or teaching, or pursue any study as rapid ly as the parent or pupil desires. Mir. Frank Gillette will assist the boys in this Department, and Miss Smith the girls. Unless the pupils are excused by the parents, all deficiencies must be made up in extra lessons. Parents.
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his nfm. Dr. Bennett was called and attended tn lhe little fellow.
 Mir. Frederick Sanford wentto Raston, Penn. last week lo attend tho fnre'al of his aunt, Mrs. Chas Goburu, sr., who died Sunday morning. August itl, Mrs. ooburn was born in this town Ja uary ad, i7Si. She with her hllsbnnd moved to Bnllsion and Saratoga. N. Y,, ra years ago. She resided for the pas siNty-one years In Eastan, Penn. tnis venerable lndy wns q sister of Mrs. kezluh Glover, md of Mrs. Josinh San- ford.
 A. $. Barnes X Co. of New York have just puplished "onn Terms Course in !ntiu," by Jumes r. Iloyt, A. M., prln- clpul of NowtoMn Academy. ThIs Latin course, VIC notice, is similar In design to Mir. Hoyt's New Method with En- gllsh," published Il year or two since, which hns been or 'erai by teachers in nearly all the states, and has reached Il third edition. The object of both these " Methods Is to simplify and condcnsc the clements of these languages. and to thoroughly drill tho pupil in them, Copies can be procured of the author or publishers. Price, 20 cents each; or sent, postpaid, to any trdcher for five letter stamps. We would suggest that the teachers in this vicinity examine th'se Methods of teaching.
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The Roais.

Having been requested to call attcn' lion Ia the roads, the condition of some being almost Impossible, wG make the attempt, knowing iull we'll thai lt is nl' most impop slhle tn speak of thls matter without giving offensc. IL k Eot our.e- sire tn iind fault with ihusc vi 0 take the fonds to wo,k nor tho manner in which thny nrn lot uut. This part of tho subject k for the town 10 settle,
 II k | notorious fact, however that the fnnds aro mol up to the standard of good ronds, and tnN-pnyrrs Hrr finding fault. l. is admitted that the coi tracts Arr loo low, nnd that more money ought to he allowed for the work, lt is claim etl, that for the money paid for this work it ia done well enough, and that the con. tractors are moi to blame for had roads.
 The true solution of this NoSed Qucs- lion. to cur mind is to have candid, fair canvass, in Il regular town meeting. and systrm adopted thnt will sccurc good roads. ut living prices. "The workman k worthy of his hire"
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Bethel.

An accident occurred near the resi- dencc of AIr Elijah Taylor of Elmwood, Monday morning. It appears that Il young lady of Sandy Hook, named Kane accompanied by all elderly lady, were going to DanbuIy, and as they reached the hill by Mr. Taylor's they met a par ty going to Parlor Rock in a four-horse team, carrying a flag. Tho horse driven by Miss Kane became frightened and ran with great speed down the hill, and on reaching the bridge upset the buggy and threw the ladies out injurins them. The horse was stopped, the broken bug gy repaired by Mr. Ans )n Taylor and the lalie5 proceede OH the r journey.
 George Kecler has a piece of Moun- tainviEe stone which he found ill Centre stl Get this week, and ii is said to have been deposited there by an iceberg.
 Orrin Osborn of Plumtrees, is having his house repaired on the inside, kal- somining, etc. Geo. Clark is doing the work.
 The shafting has come for tho new mill of Charles Hurlburt, ill Plumtrees.
 The military company meet soon for their regular drill.
 The new instruments for the Bethel Band came Monday, and in the evening Mir. J. E. Mo1i5 of Danbury, who pur- chased them for the band, came down and arranged them. They are very handsome, and will, we hope, fall into the hands of those who will make good use of them. Space will not allow us to give the names of each member and particular instrument, but will do so ill our next issue.
 An infant daughter of Mir. Leroy Cole died last Saturday and was buried Sunday.
 Several familts in Plumtrees were left behind the day of the picnic of the Methodist Sunday school at Roxbury Falls. The party waited at the cross inI near Hulburts mill. ;nl signa.led two trains neither of which paid any at tention and the result was a return home to nurse the wrath that was en- gendered. One gentleman who had made great preparation. and had antici- pated q fine time, was very indignant and expressed hi. ability to chaw the engineer up. He was a very Grum man.
 Rev. G. L. Fuller preached twice Sun day. In the morning, the subject was " A bad Cold and its Cure. In the eveIl- ing there was " Lessons on Swearing. Both were very fine and well received by the large congregations.
 Rev. Edward P. Shaw will occupy the
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The like og this tornado has never ha,n hrrn sn for north,
 Ruii,los the loss of life. there was n se'erc Ioss in properly Mr. Henry Sanford ul Newtnwn, renphel Wnlling- flrd nn his rclun from Hartford. only a fe minutes after the di,asler. and 7nys tlmt itwutn terrible tight, Mr. Sanford saw Il gentlvman wha hal boon carried into the Rir some twenty-five fnot, horse, buggy und himsolf, The gentleman say s thnt he had stnrlal for home, and just ns he turned corner he saw himself, horse and buggy suddenly sailing in tho nir. and when he rocoyered him 1T ugain Inc wHs laying in one lot md hi5 horse and buggy some distance from him iH another
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cOrrespo dence,
Iiawleyville.

Jennie, keep the watch running for Jack, Is the latest phrase, and Taunton claims the credit of its origin.
 New Preston does very well with its corn but John l.. Hughes of Taunton has Il field of corn in which some of the stalks measure twelve feet and six inches. W. H. O., can tyoD beat that?
 Friday night, as the engine attached 10 the excursion train Was backing up to takc water, the baggage car ran oll the track, causing Il delay of nearly an hOar.
 The Condensed Milk Co. are shipping about Li .ctteI 40 quart cans of milk daily for the New IoIl; market.
 A number of $. A. BIackman X Co. s trimmer5, with their friends, held pie me last Friday afternoon in HaWley's Grove, and we hear that they had d very good time.
 One day last week, q couple of young men from NOrwalk drove 10 HawleyNillc to visit |! friend, but when they arrived they found that the horse had lost one of his shoes. The friend got in the wagon with them, and after striking up il song they started off at a lively pace for the backsmith's, when an mlucky stone caused the horse to fall dissin- mating musical talent in all directions. Whoa yelled the young men simulta- neously, as they hurricdly got out of the wagon. Hooly Sailor! ccho'd Tom as he made d graceful dive over the dash board for the horses neck, where he re- mained iu-t moment to rub a wounded shin. In the meantime one of the young men was showing his agility by skip ping down the road on one foot, while the other consoled himself by casting rueful glances at his pants and calling for few pins. Fortunately, no further damage was done, but Tom says if tE:a. is the way they generally go to black smith shop, he had rather be counted out.
 The Hawley families of this place with their relatives fire III Ncwtown, left here on the Il a. Ill. train, Friday, for a picnic excursion to RoXbury Falls, returning at p. m., after having d splendid time and enjoying the good things of the season.
 The Housatonic depot has been con- nectcd with Shepaus depot by tele- phone, and we think it will work (from the excrtions we saw Henry make a few days ago to make Mir. Bowers hear hinil with tho aid of speaking trumpet.
 Miss Addie Hawley of Danbury has been visiting Misses Estella and Nellie Bowers.
 Mrs. Roberts of the Atlas Hotel N. r., with hertwo children, are the guests ol Mir. John L. Hughes. Mr. McCullum of N. ' is also stopping with Mir. Hughes.
 Mr. NJ. L. Lum received call from Washington to go out and explore the head waters of the St. Croix, Wisconsin, and left HawlcyvilIe, Monday morning, for that purpose. He will be aLsent until December. JIM.
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New Preston.
FEARFUL TORNADO IN NEW PRESTON HOUSES COMPLETELY RUINED-THoUs- AMOS OF DOLLARS WORTH OF PROP ERTY DESTRoYED-FULL REPORT OF THE STORM.

On Friday of last week fearful tor ralo visited this village, the like of which has never been seen in this local- ity. Al about ilvo o'clock signs of an approaching storm was visible. The SKY was fearful black and large heavy clC Il Is were seen looming up from the west. At near six o'clock the storm, accompanied by fearful wind, came down upon us. The tornado extended about one half a mile in width, crossing New P:t S. Il Hill, and coming in northeast direction it blew down orchards con- taining from twetsty 10 fifty trees and completely blew over large tobacco har owned by George S. Cogswell. Iff brief manner will mention the prin- cipal losses. Mrs. Eyon had q large barn unroofed, the roof being found in several pieces, no place being less than fifty rods from the ban where the pieces were found Her house was partly un- roofed and the chimneys were blown off
 Her yards and grounds were full of choice trees, all of which were broken and torn up. A small house owned by her and occupied by Frank Keeler, was completely ruined. Not single beam or board was left. The house. together with its contents, was carried off where it lies mass of ruins. Mrs. Keeler and her chil Iren hal just left the house. while had they remained they would certainly have been killed. Mrs, Keeler and tho childrons' clothing was carried i'll the gale for nearly amile. The fam- fly were lettdestitute, and already quito a sum or money has been given them. The damage to Mrs Lyon's property is about Sl,00. The tornado next wis., ited Henry S- Gfllelt's place. His barns was unroofed and nearly every board was taken from it, and the whole strue- ture was ruined. Two very handsome naples were broken off in front of his house. His house was badly damaged, windows being broken and the roof and sides were more or less injured. His loss will be about four hundred dollars. MT. N. Bolles. who lives opposite Mr Gllletts, had his barn tor part of itl blown away. Three wagons which were i'll the barn were badly ruined by falling beams, especially fine carriage. His house was more or less damaged Large windows were broken and the blinds were taken from their places and carried several rods. His grounds abound in pine shrubbery and tall and lofty trees, The shrubbery was more or less dam aged, but the trees were completely luined, together with two beautiful ma pes. A fine young orchard owned by him was nearly ruined. Mr. Bolles had a very beautiful residence his grounds were without doubt second to none in this town. and it has always been the pride of their owner to point with satis- factiCn to his beautiful grounds-and well he could. but now they are ruined, (ge mean his grounds.) His loss is large.
 hut VIC are not able to report the exact amount. The houses of F. P. Bolles and J. Bordon were slightly damaged the formers house was left minus several
 boards, etc. The tornado taking an
 easterly direction passed through an or eharl belonging to E. ]. Cable, leaving
 only three trees standing. The grounds
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Preparation for the Installation o tho Officers of Custer Post
 No. 4o, q, A. R.

A largo and enthusiastic meeting of oS-sai,Iias aas held at inc oiiiee of nr. Mils, in Sandy Hook. on Saturday cyan, ing. and tho following waS adopted as ihs
 PR0dEANME.
 CuSi0r Post will form in front of Mir, Hobart Wnnpr's residence nt 10 A. M.. on Thursday, the 18th Inst, and proceed to the depot (heudeI by the woodbury bandl, nnd receive the visiting Posts from Bridgeport. Msriden, Danbury and Birmingham, together with the Depart ment Commander and his Stan. and pro- cecd to Sanrord's Hall, Nowtown. whore the prclhnInnry exercises will be held, occupying about lhrrc-quarters of an hour. The line will then reform. and march to tho grove In Mir. Hobart War ucr's yard, whcr0 tho installation of will tnke place In the open air; after which Judge j, B, Lockwood and Hon. l.. W. Mlddlcbrook of Bridgeport will dclNcrapproprIntc addresses. The tables will br set on the lawn ut Dr, Wilr's residence, and tho guests of the Post will bo invited to banquet nt which serIo, of .osts will b" proposed and responded to. If it should rain the lnnIuct and installation exercises will tfE place in thS basement of the Meth Gdhst church. As the procession leaves the depot, salute of l2 guns will bo fired by the Sandy Hook cannoneers.
 Tho Masonic, Good Tcnlplar. and Fa- thrr Mathew societies have bocn invited to participate in thc procession, and be the guests of the Post.
 All articles of food, flowers, &c., to be left at the house of Dr. Vile, any time after $ A. M. on Thursday.
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Arrivals and Departures.

Arr. Harry $, Knapp, who has but re- tly graduated from the Naval Acade- my at Annapolis, Md, was in town last week, the guest of Mr. Frederick Cham bcr5, his uncle.
 Mr. Chas. H. Wakclcy and wife of Southbury were the guests of MT, NJ, $. Otis last Saturday.
 ATr. Vim. H. Hubbcll is rusticating in the mountains of Vermont. Mrs. Hub bell and children are visiting friends in Hattertown.
 Miss Mary Tominson and Mrs. Jane Lcavcnsworth of New Haven are the guests of Mr. G. C. Peek.
 $. W. Trowbridge of Waterbury ar rived in town last week, and was the guest of Judge c. c. Warner and Wm. B. Prindle, and left Saturday to visit friends in Brookleld.
 Mir. Julius W. Skidmore and family were the guests Of Mir. P H. Skidmore, i-'3'' NccAi anu Icluilcu IlOIlc lO DlluSt- port Tuesday.
 Mir. Clay $. Merwin of New Haven ar rived Monday, August 12th, and is the guest of Charles Skidmore.
 Mrs. A. 1, Beers of New Haven is the guest of Miss Julia Beers.
 Mr, A. L. Peck and family were the guests of z. $, Peck, Esq, last week, and returned home to Waterbury Mon day.
 Misses Grace and Amelia Stillman of Bridgeport arrived on Wednesday oflast week, and were the guests of Mir. Jas. Nj. Blackman in the Glen until Saturday, when they left for visit to Southhury.
 Miss Emma Johnson of Bridgeport ar rived Saturday, and is the guest of Lau- rance Mitchell.
 Mr.. Geo. C. Perkins of N. r., arrived home Friday, returning Monday.
 Mr. Vim. Bradley of N. Y., arrived in the Glen Saturday evening and returned Monday. He was the guest of Mr. W. W. Perkins,
 Miss Mamie Northrop of Bridgeport is visiting her friend Miss Annie Hen derSon.
 Miss Alice T. Platt of Bridgeport ar rived in town Saturday and is the guest of Mir. Bennett Blackman.
 George Mills, son of Mir. John Mills of New York, is spending few days with MT. Wm. H. Hoy.
 Mr. Charles R. Banks of Bridgeport Was in town for several days, stopping at, Dicks Hotel.
 Miss Minnie Hawkins of Brooklyn is visiting at Roswell Turney's.
 Mrs L. B. Booth is at Saratoga Springs.
 Miss Ella Dick returned home from Saratoga Springs a few days ago.
 Miss Hattie Bennett from Stratford is visiting Miss Lillie Fairchild in Taun- ton.
 Miss Emma E. Hallock from Bridge port, is visiting at Mir. Frank Drew's ill Taunton.
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Tho Dance.

Last Saturday night NIT. Vim. J. Dick cleared his dining and made it convenient for his many guests, who wished 10 have genuine dance. Prof. Blakslee and his friend. Vim. Buckley, were on hand in their best trim, and con- tributed to having d roaring time. Messrs. Read, Banks. and others of Bridgeport, and Supt. Stevenson of New Haven, were foremost in making the dance an enjoyable one.
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sensible, lives ai a7a Hudson street, IIo |, . tailor In Inc afternoon hr WAS
 sitting up Ii hend hrints l.andngpd his n ,hi ba l1 bnIia fl and ii | r gh ankle
 badly sNol en- lie Wus ,,ry iu m had
 bron VOmlilng snvtnriy. "i wrll down to got son lea hr ,ui.l In broken Eng, llsh, "ani suw i3 crowd nt liergrl street, Then snW thc ball coming, ana thel ] fiiH't k ow Huything uulil l found myself homn, - N I Sun, Aag,ih,
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Death of Granddaughter of Gen.
 John Stark.

Mrs Mary Stark Gillis, grand-daugh- ter of Major General John Stark, died at the residence of her son-in-law, Joseph A. Ames, Esq, in Wilmington, Mass, on Saturday afternoon, August 3d, at the advanced age of S3 years months and 1G days. She was born in Manchester, \. H., January 18th, 1795, and was the d;rughter of John and Polly Stark, her mothers maiden name being Polly House, a native of Metluen, Mass. She married Josiah Gillis Sept. 13, 1913, and he died June, 1885. She had six chiT- lrcn, Henry Goldman, Charles Stark and Katherine Kimball, late wife of Bcnj. Walker, Esq, of Lowell, Mass, all three of whom are deceased, Harriett wife of Joseph A. Amcs, Esq, of Wilmington, Mass, Charles Josiah, at present resi- dent Of Morrisiana, N Y, and Mary, wife of Rev. Dr. Newton E. Marble of NewtOwn, Conn.,, formerly of Concord, N. H. Mrs. Gillis resided Whining ton sixty years, and had eleven brothers and sisters, only one of whom, Mrs. AL bert Roby of Manchester, is now living. She retained her faculties to wonder ful degree, with the exception of the loss of hearing, and recalled readily details of events that happened more than half q century ago. Her left side was para lyzed abC ut four years ago, and since then she has been great sufferer. Flu neral services were held at Wilmington, Mass, on Tuesday, and her remains were buried in the family lot in the cemetery of the Con sresational church.
 -Nashua TeIegoph.
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however this nNSt term, will be allowed ta direct as lo studies, and tn excuse their ehlldran from anything they wish --tta responsibility for neglect or daIi- eieney bning thus thrown upon the pa- rent. No dadurtl,ni will be made in tho future from the regular t.'rn.billS. except for sickness. Pupils should he present an ihe first day of the term, Sep 2d, at . \, N,
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A C. 4 t D

Tho public are cordially invited to be present at the exercises of the irstala- tion of Officers of Custer Post No. lG, G. A. R!, on Thursday Aug. 10th, at l2 m., in the yard of Mir. Warner
 By order of Post Commander, WM. C. VILE. G. P. LTLLIS, Adiutant.
 !Smdy Hook, C., August Ii, 1878.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-04-27

We learn it has been definitely de-
termined to give the dramatic enter
tainment spoken Of in our last on the
night of May 1, In this connection
we are requested to state, for the in
formation and satisfaction of the pub
lie, that the company having to procure
costumes and meet other similar extra
expenses at the start, will not proba.
bly, be able to more than pay expenses
at their first entertainment, but they
will Immediately proceed to get up one
or more new entertainments, the net
proceeds of which they engage to devote
to some charitable purpose.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-04-27

Mrs. Wilcox has gone on visit ia
Calvert.
Miss Annie Polk is spending some
time il town.
Mr.. Jones, nephew of Capt. Davis,
lie here on q visit.
Rev. Mr.. Gillett and DR.. Woods
have gone to attend the general con-
ference of the Methodist Church South,
at Atlanta, Ga.
Mrs. Carlton has started on her tour
to Old Virginia; so we understand |;
and that Mrs. Capt. Davis will occupy
her premises till her return.
We had forgotten sooner to &c.
knowledge the compliment Of our cleo
ton to an honorary membership in
the San Marcos Base Ball Club. of
which We were notified some time
since.
James +. Ellison called on Wednes.
day and subscribed for the FREE
PRESS. lie informed us that all his
cattle-27, 900 in number-are now en-.
route for Nebraska. Mr.. E. will ere
long follow in person.
Miss Alice Obanion last week pre-
scented US with an elegant bouquet,
which in beauty and fragrance we
thought yielded the palm to none 9th.
er, and appeared to us emblematic of
the fresh and rosy beauty Of the fair
Miss Alice. Many thanks for SO
pleasant On associated remembrance.
Mr.. L. L. Green. prominent sheep
raiser from 'out West" came down on
Wednesday like q wolf on the fold"
and literally carried off one Of the
band of fair widows who are the pride
of San Marcos. in the person Of our
worthy friend Mrs. Fanny N. Douglass,
relict of former printer of ours. We
have not the pleasure Of a personal
acquaintance with Mr.. g., but from all
we have heard think We may safely
congratulate both parties on what ap-
pears to us to be in all respects i high
ly suitable and congenial mating. The
happy pair left Immediately after their
marriage for their home near Benton
City. Rev. Mr.. Poa9e tied the knot.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-04-27

IT is truly refreshing. and calculated
to provoke smile on the part OF hard
hearted, unsympathetic outsiders, to
see as sometimes happens, persons well
on the shady side oflite, and after hav-
ing experienced the realities of matri.
mony during long years before, again
assuming its bonds with apparent de.
lighted surprise, and even clothing the
great event in the garb of romance and
mystery. after the manner Of young
lovers, as if it were something ABSOLUTELY
new under the sun.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-04-27

THE we'll known firm of Lord &
Taylor, of New York, having been
solicited to give their views on the
subject, have said: "Of all the methods
open to the merchant for advertising
his business, an experience Of nearly
half century enables US to unhesita-
tingly declare in favor Of the newspap-
er. It is without exception the most
economical, persistent, painstaking and
successful canvasser any business man
can secure for the purpose of bringing
his goods to the attention Of the oon-
sumer."
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-04-27

Our young men. old bachelors, etc.
have cause to object to the departure
of some of our most interesting mar
riageable ladies for other States and
sections. especially if. as there seems to
be reason to fear, their real destination
is 1.-THE state of matrimony." Or, ifgo
they must. it would seem but fair that
we should have an influx of Others to
supply their places.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-04-27

MAY DAY OPENING.-By May lie.
Hofbeinz will have removed into his
new building. As a hotel, however, j!
will not open yet for awhile, but Mrs.
Hofheinz' Millinery Store will be
opened in one of the front rooms Of
the first story. She is in receipt Of
her Spring stock and will then and
there display full assortment of new
aud fashionable ladies' hats and mil
linery goods generally. She invites the
ladies of San Marcos and vicinity to
call and examine her stock, at the new
stand.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-04-27

Why do they ring the bell Of the
Masonic and Odd Fellows Hall nearly
every night. when they only meet once
or twice week? is question VIC often
hear asked, A lady friend suggests
that it is probably device Of certain
married members to have their wives
believe that they have to be from home
in attendance at the lodge" We
think her suggestion is plausible. to
say the least.