Connecticut western news., 1879-11-05

 track, am unable to learn, as there are sev- erai witnesses to the accident, all of whom have different version of the affair." but any, \ way the boy was struck on the head by some part of the car, which produced two very &C., were scalp wounds, one over the left eye, and the other on the back of the head. Dr. Or ton was passing by at the time, and being called in, he dressed the wounds and left his patient quite comfortable, This ought to be a q warning to parents, to keep their children from fooling around the cars,
 St. Elmo seems to be riled about something.
 R. West Cornwall.
 Lection on the brain; can't give much news this week.
 R. N. Cochrane, P. M. Kellogg, Ingerson Reed and S. w Merrifeld represented th.: town in the senatorial convention ct r.As Village last week.
 We beg pardon of Eugene ssovllle, having since learned that we were incorrect in regard to his going to Chicago to engage with his uncle. He will enoark in different pursuit.
 The snow s1orm Sunday night reminds us to get our sld cutter to the blacksmith shop.
 l-9. sheffield.
 Mrs. Samuel Smith died Monday the 27th
 Thursday of last week Micheal .Landers' house took fire in the kitchen, and was en- tirely consumed. The same evening a But. Ter meeting took place, but was slimly at tended, one reason, so many were at the fire, and another reason, there are but few Butler men in the town, also it was not thoroughly advertised. MT. Burk the speaker, was an old gentleman, educated and refined in man. ner, who would have been far more in his el- ement in a literary gathering than in a politi- oal me Ho o1 ing to the independent party, and seemed un- settled in his religious belief, as well as in politics. HeNlauded MT. Long, the republican candidate, but said "Butler was the best statesman" He spoke for his party and the democrats upon the defensive only .'", The Congregational church and society are l requested and invited Co be present at the church this week Thursday to repair and clear up the grounds etc! :: A lunch will be pre- pared by the ladies, and nice social time is expected.
 Friday Mrs. Coon's auction took place. A large number of people were present. and some articles went too low, and some for their full value. The place was bid in. and remains | to be sold.
 The good times have not reached here yet, | but we hope. l Hurrah for. Longl GAP.
 MT J. B. Eldridge has returned from Kan sas, and reports we'll
 The sociable at the parsonage last Wednes day evening was well attended, nearly two hundred being present, and all report very fine time.'
 The Putnam Phalanx only made a shor stay in town Thursday, but seemed to enjoy what little time they had here, especially the collation. given them at Rev. J Y. Gleason's
 The colored population were inclined tc run West Norfolk one day last week, but die not succeed very well, as one now lies in { critical condition from the effects of cut 1T the head, given him by Webster Hart, witt an axe, and another was1ast seen in the hands of Officer Roraback of Canaan.
 The Republican caucus held last Saturday was largely attended by Democrats as well al Republicans. Some tri1ing dissatisfaction is manifested with the nominations made fol the general assembly. SPECIAL. East Canaan. '.~ ~,,,' Mrs. Belinda Smith is sick.
 The regular monthly missionary meeting was held in the conference room last Sunda. evening. "....r. .c Report says there is talk of building ove the Beckley furnace in the spring. ) Mrs Sarah Warner started for Cleveland Ohio, yesterday, where one of her brothers resides and with whom she is to make he home. -''r '. A company of young people gave Mr. ant Mrs Geo. H Rood surprise last Thursda. evening They were provided with musica t talent, and tripped the Eight fantastic" unti ] late hour. ,,.I ,. ,<5'i; ' :, Communion service was held in the Con , gregational church last Sunday Rev. MT Reid taking for hisite {tathese worlds, Re hold the Lamb of God which taketh away tn sins of the world"
 The temperance lecture in the Congrega tional church last Tuesday evening, by Dr ) H. M Knight of Lakeville, was given from } medical stand point, and was one of the bes } lectures we have had the privilege of hearing The doctor clearly understands the situation and cannot but help being the means of muc ) good. We hope that he may be induced t. give the same lecture in the town hall at n l distant day. LETHUM. Huntsville.
 , We could not attend to other peoples busi ness last week, being ovartaxed with ou own. The increasing cold forced us to talk , out our great coat and mittens, and betor , wearing repair the ravages made by time an , wear; but having never learned how to use F thimble properly, our efforts in sewing wer crowned with the usual result. The flesh nearly gone to the bone on the second finge B of our right hand with our endeavors to 'pus r the needle through those buokskins, while I ragged stump does duty as fore6nger on tn 8 left. Let the curtain drop this is only one C . many a sad experience in bachelors life l We stand corrected, thanks to MT Bradle I who informs us that the iron dealers are be B coming rich no faster than other industrie about us, which have generally felt an 1T crease in prices. It is not often that one :, found who cares to step aside from their dal !, , tasks and duties to reinstate gossip, Disinterested parties are herewith inform ed that shade trees are being planted on tn broad avenue in the vicinity of the office. The furnace pond was almost wholly skin med over with ice on Sunday morning, an over the still surface was traced a narrow, il regular riverlet where the current flowed. i. Miss Ellen Hanchette is quite i'll with ms !, lignant fever. .,.-. .--. M. U. Dean was the nominee at the Demo cratic caucus on Friday as town represents tive for the coming eleetion.. ..'.
 There is an unsafe board on the bridg over the brook below MT. Bates house Tha board was weakened in time now gone when near residents. at all hours of the nigh used to wake on their pillow and list to tn roar, the hurry of hoof beats, the chatter c wheels on the bridge, that told of the passinl of the midnight visitare.'" 3..~
 .--...- JOHN Goss1P. 1Y Old Cat. .a.-t