Connecticut western news., 1878-09-05

The principal excitement here just now, is boat racing. We have had several ra ces between young ladies that are staying here. Monday afternoon we had race between George Knight and Wm. Fish who rowed one boat against Joseph Bliss ell and friend stopping here. Knight and Fish won the first race, at which each rower used two oars. At the second trial Knight and Fish each pulled one oar. and Bissel and his companion each pulled two oars. in which race Bissell aud hIs friend came out ahead. .... Tuesday we had an excursion party here from Hartford. for a picnic in the grove. Several of the Mechanics went to Ct. Harrington Tues day, to assist the Burlington boys in 8 game against the Pittstield nine. ..... A number of our small boys from 8 to 15 yeaIs old, are camping out at Perch Rocks, and from their personal appearances, and the amount of noise they make, should judge they were having 8 good time. COG. w. u. Williams and c. M. Turner have gone to Litchtield to serve on iuryThe Rod and Gun club of thls place, will go to Go shen the 3d of next month, for their annu- al encampment. and they anticipate hay ing fine time. OPTIC. New NIiIfOrd.-
 k. s. Leavltt was in town last week Nearly all the farmers have finished out ting their tobacco. Apples are 80 plenty we hardly appreciate them, especially when they are given to us. The Catho- lies of this village turned out enough to fill four cars for their picnic at Parlor Rock, Thursday, and had a good time.... Last Monday night as the midnight freight went north, Andrew Hallock, of this viii lage was run over near the Aspetuck cul- vert. and instantly killed. One arm was cut off, hls face badly cut to pieces, and be was otherwise badly mutilated. A whisky bottle was found near him. which is stron evidence that he was intoxicated when he lay down upon the track. No blame IS at tached to the R. R. Go. or it's employees. ....The Rev. Dr. Bush, secretary of the American board of commissioners for for elgn missions. will occupy the Congrega- tlonal pulpit on Sunday next. .... Charles O. Hoyt has closed out his clothing busi- ness. and will assist J. B. Sharpe in the grocery store. MT. Sharpe takes the whole store and enlarges his business. The cornet band will soon appear in new unl- form. Since the leak Tn the dam was found,- heavy rains have increased the depth of water in the reservoir, so that cltlzens are now allowed free use of the hydrants. after long abstlnence.-A pub- lie drinking fountain is to be placed near the High school building on East street. ..,.The fire association tax can be paid to George W. Anthony, collector, at hls store on Railroad street, September 6 and 2.
 c. Mill River.-
 X David Curtin, 8 young man in the em- ploy of the Berkshre Paper Co.,. came near losing his life the otuer evening through what was doubtless meant to be a practi- cal joke. He had gone into the mill and lain down upon a pile of paper shavinRs, thinking to take nap until it was time for hun to be called to commence work. Soon after, couple of girls, also employed h the mill. passed by where he was sleep ing, and one of them, picking up pitcher which stood near and which she probably supposed contained water. thre~ the con- tents upon the sleeper. The fluid proved
 
 clothing and burned the right arm and the front Dortien of the body of young Curtin fearfully. His agony was intense. and for som6 tune his life was despaired of but he IS now improving. The fall term of the schools throughout town commenced Monday. Mrs. Wm. Huntly has been having her dwelling house newly sh1ngIed, Philo Smith and E. B. Reyes doing the work. James Brennan, on Sisson Hill, has also been having his house s'top dress- ed" with western pine shingles. .... The funeral of Mrs, Rhoda HouRhtou. who died last Wednesday. took place Friday at o'clock, from the residence of her son-iu-law M. J. Wellman. Rev. John Marshland Offioiated, and the re- mains were taken to Lee for interment .. An infant son of William and Mary A. Tanning was buried Sunday afternoon. the zemains being taken to the cemetery near this village. John G. Calklns is putting 8 new harness" into the Ed. Wheeler grist mill about mile pouth of the village. When be gets the mill properly harnessed he expects to make It go successfully.
 ANON. Twin Lakes.-
 The campfires still continue to burn brightly on the shores of the shining eau shining and It is a pleasant sight after nightfalI, to watch the long streams of re- hectcd fire crinkl ng toward you as your light bark skins gaily over the surface of the sparkling billow-(a-hem.) The Can- aan camp still holds it's own. and occasion ally an invited guest, and with it's ''brave and fair men," since they have all braved the storms of the last month o1 two or three, and the former have gath cred and sawed the fuel for the bon fires that have made the woods glorious, and the noon pale her light. That their cakes and coffee are got up in tasty fashion, we can estify from actual taste. Sam. Adam is he first best man" of this charming Camp Eden, as it is now christen, d, and lothlng less than 8 flaming sword, Qight- ling flash in the vernacular,) can ''put him 'ut" while so many radiant Eyes, Gas per ast Saturday eve) make the place encbant- d ground. At the present writing the l amp consists of Miss Sarah Wright, Miss Katie Whittlesey of Canaan Miss Frances 1owles, Miss Helen Cowles of New York. | 4ong may they camp!......On the western hores of the lake the Chinese Orientals are t their old we'll chosen camp ground, and heir camp is model of neatness and order hat we occidental bsrbarians would do well 3 imltate. The other parties have left, and nly the de6rSs of camp life is left to mark ne spots. The Ashley Falls boys pulled p stakes day or two ago, and only the 'arnum- Blodgett restaurant remains on the cement farm. JIpsY JOSEF. aIls Vill0ge.--