Connecticut western news., 1879-10-08


 that weighed five pounds, How is that for a fry They have not hunted much as it has been so warm during daytime, but am sorry to state that one night after eating too much supper, which oftentimes produces the night horse, one of it's members had a severe attack during the night and imagined that an enemy was approaching their camp. He, with his dog for company, started on scout to rout the enemy. Soon his canine friend scented something and started off and finally stopped at tree about feet in diameter and com menced to bark. The proprietor of this val uable pup thought of course the enemy was in the tree, called to the rest of the club that the dog had raccoon, then they proceeded to cut the tree down. Some chopped and others surrounded it with their guns all ready for grand charge. When the tree was felled nothing appeared to offer resistance Upon closer examination the tree was found to have only small hole in made by one of those red-headed birds of the forest which peck place in old trees to make their nests in. Of course that made the rest of the boys disgusted with that dorg and it's owner and I doubt if all the coons in Connecticut would get them out another night am informed that a medal was sent to the owner and his dorg from this place by one of the citizens as token of his appreciation for the great cour- age he displayed. We all feel easy about their return as no danger can befall them while that dog can wag his narrative.
 There will be concert given at the M. H. Church on Sunday evening next by the Sab bath school. It consists of vocal and instru- mental music, duetts, solos, quartetts, etc., with readings and recitations. The admis- sion will be free, but 8 collection will be ta- ken to buy books for the school I have at tended several concerts given by this Sunday school and must say that if the public are fond of good singing and would like to help this noble institution which helps to make our children better, they should all attend and give hberally to encourage them. @~'- The 9th annual fair will be held at St. Mary's Church, commencing the 9th inst. and w set and various other articles will be drawn at the fair by those who get the lucky number. Seth Walton moves into his new house this week: he has very nice house and we hope Mir. and Mrs Walton may live long to enjoy | it with the angel of good health and prosper | ity to watch over them in their old age. The order of F. & A. M. will have their hall over the store of A. F. Roberts, who will put another story on the building for that purpose.
 l There will be Greenback mass meeting at Millerton the 17th inst. and on invitation is extended to all. l The Teachers Mutual Benefit Association met at the Academy school room on Saturday, October 9th, and reorganzed for the coming year. The officers of this association chosen were as follows: President, John H. Hurl. burt; vice president Rev. S. White; secre. tary Miss Libbie Cleaveland; treasurer, Miss Grace Warner; ex. committee, Miss Grace Warner Miss Llbbie Cleaveland, George D. Smelling. The next meeting will be held al the same place October 18th, and the follow ing questions will be discussed by the mem bers: 1st The manner of introducing the study of grammar to class of beginners. 2d The proper pronunciation of common words often mispronounced. It is hoped that al | the teachers in town will attend and join il the discussion or listen to the same. Dr. Shears of Sharon has been invited to addres. this association Nov. 5, 1879, one month iron date.
 We have juvenile band of highwaymen two in number, here, I am sorry to state They met little boy with pocket book un der the railroad bridge and with open knives icompelled him to hand over the small chang under the penalty of being murdered if he re fused After getting the money they went t, Griggs & Chapin's and bought candy. Onl, think what dreadful thing for two boys onl, ana 9 years of age. understand that ther is an application to be made af the State Re form school for these young robbers, 50 they are ever caught in another act like thi they will be sent there for years.
 ST. ELMO. l
 MONDAY: Splendid day for election; th country will be saved before sundown.
 Glad to learn by the Item of the return o John Gossip Must have renewed his age, a he adds the junior to his name.
 The Hanchet Bros. have shipped anothe splendid Hambletonian colt out of the United States into New Jersey.
 MT. H. E.. Wetherell lost valuable col last week, verdict Found dead in the pas ture
 Coous and chestnuts are plenty. New , scarce. WILL. Sheffield.
 Charles Brown, Sen, started Monday fo } California.
 Nellie Brigham lectures here Oct 10th.
 Mrs. Louis boarder at the hotel, is quit lill. Mrs. Richard Ensign has been very scl but is improving. Mrs. Emmons Arnold, for merly of Sheffield, was taken ill while visit ing at Falls Village.
 MT. Frank Andrus has beeu purchasing cat tie in New York State
 |, Rev. MT. Parker of Lenox will occupy thu Congregational pulpit next Sunday.
 Mr. P. Bradford has a new clerk iron abroad in his drug store.
 MT. and Mrs. Suydam will leave soon t' spend a part of the winter in New York.
 Wm Hubbell of Ogden is visiting friend in Sheffield
 Mir. Ives Bushnell, who has been visiting Hopkins Bushnell, has returned to St. Louis Henry Spur from Guilderland has beer | uisfinr friends hera also Nettie Snurr iron