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Connecticut western news., 1879-01-29
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SANTA BARBARA, CAL, Jan. l

SANTA BARBARA, CAL, Jan. II.
 A letter from my Eastern home written December 29th reached me yesterday, ip which is mentioned the temperature of Cai = aan at that date. can hardly realize tha, almost midwiBter is upon us as sit in my room without fire writing, having devoted the early part of the day to light gardening. Findi4g the exercise with thls temperature too much was compelled to throw aside my coat for comfort and convenience, while planted potatoas and sowed lettuce, beets and celery seeds.
 The rainy season commenced about the first of the month, or rather the few last days of December came the first showers. There were days of ''clouds and sunshine. /" The surface of the ground Gas have before mentioned) being very hard much of the water ran off, and for time 8 stream rtn through our yard and garden of sufficient size to carry a saw-mill, while the streets were completely flooded. A few days fol- lowing the first rains farmers commence blowing for Spring crops. They SOW bar ley here at once, and as soon as about half filled it is moved for horse fodder. Fe eo will now be quite short, as the ola root, ar, dead and it is all spoiled as soc, n as the rain, cone. This barley feed 'is all thcy have excepting mammoth p',mnkins. what ", style squashes. saw one that weighed 2os lbs. On these hoy ses do exceedingly we'll gaining in strenP ,h rsnidlv.
 The pumpF .ln story reminds me of ons toio or the abundant yield of potatoes 1T
 ye olaen time" by sturdy old farmer over "n oh we enjoyed slight degree ol merrlU .ent at his expense; but since wit messy az this pumpkin production, and hard " Willing to admit that California can out oo old Connecticut, I am more than halt inclined to believe the story, however much It seemed exaggerated at first.
 Having gathered the barley, the land is again plowed and corn and beans planted thereon. The latter are raised in abund- ance here. On the boat coming down frou San Francisco, conversing with a man '. e. turning from the city. whlther he had ,eer to find market for some, he informe m, that he Carried from Santa Barbara nd solo one hundred tons.
 We are enjoying all kinds of garden veg 1 etahles on our tables, slthouy h our own gar den does not yet produce vAem. Have set no frost yet and only Fue mountain ton. snow-cspped, which are three thousand fee above the ocean. Thy mercury ranges her, through the day frey 60 to 70 degrees. hp the night are consi9 erably cooler. Wate, drawn from we l thirty feet deep raise, 'ne mercury 'o 60, and by drawing 1t u is fit to dripkf
 Niolng wy th the Dr. few days since, we passeo tW ough the finest country ever Sa"-cw fly used for raising sheep and cat ue' soy e fine vineyards and orchards-one aiuAV orchard of about twenty acres, the tres about rod apart. You have doubt Ef read accounts of the most terrific storm yer known here. visited the beach the day following the gale and found it strewn with the wrecks of the wharf. A schooner dashing through it tore away about seventy
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Connecticut western news., 1879-01-29

PoTAsKA, the great DIPHy IBERIA and SORE THROAT SPECIFIC, has been thoroughly test ed in thousands of cases of Sore Throat in it's various forms, from mid inflammation to most severe caseg of diphtheria, and al ways proved invaluable in not only arrest ing the disease. but preventing it's spread- . As Throat Specific it has no equal. See circular for testimonials, etc. Price 60 cents. Prepared by F. M. Pease, Phar- macist, Lee, Mass. See testimonials in ap : other column
Connecticut western news., 1879-01-29
naE E: O..

In Lee, Jan. 16, Latte, daughter of James Reardon, aged years and 1 month.
 In Ct. Harrington, Jan. 19, Sally Burghardt. aged S6 years.
 In Thompson, Conn.,, Jan. 24, LawreD ca. only son of Mary B. and the late John E, Dow. Jr., aged years and months.
 At Plainfeld. N. J. Jan. II, of Bripht,s dis ease of the kidneys, JamsAeM. Gar dner. for merly of West Cornwall. e1kn., aged 69 years. 9 months, "A days. ~
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R M.

At Salisbury, Jan. 5, daughter to Charles Sherwood.
 At Salisbury, Jan. 16, a daughter to Elmore Jenks.
 In sharon Jan 20th, daughter to MT. and Mrs. Henry E. Reed.
 At Lime Rock, Conn, Jan. Beth, a son, (Milo. Barnum, Jr.) to Milo B. Richardson.
Connecticut western news., 1879-01-29
The l.egislatures

The Legislature met Tuesday afternoon of last week and proceeded to the election of United States Senator. In the Senate the vote stood Orville H. Platt 13, William H Barnum 6-two senators (Mather of the seventh and Tomlinson of the tenth dls- tricts) being absent. The following is summary of the vote in the House:
Connecticut western news., 1879-01-29

feet of it. Large numbers of trees were torn up. Thursday, the 2nd of January was as fine day as you ev,r see in April. Seeds commenced sproutiDg in few days. and things are looking green and fresh. We are promising ourselves some little xcui- sions soon. Am well and in good spirits. J SOuyIIIR
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LOCAL NEWS.

*x* We shall feel greatly obliged to any of our friends in the county, or elsewhere, who will send us particulars of any occurrence of interest which may come under their notice.
Connecticut western news., 1879-01-29
M AR REED.

In Broad Brook, Ct., Jan 21, by Rev. J. L., Mass. and Georgetta Adams of Broad BTook.
Connecticut western news., 1879-01-29
Connecticut Western News.

Connecticut Western Nevvs.
 Extra Copies of the NEWS can be obtained at Graham's Drug Store, Salisbury G Marble New Hartford. Cornell & Hoyts store, Lakeyille J. Turner, Falls Village Humphrey Drug Store Canaan Post Ofice, West Cornwall. The Emporium" West Winsted. W, A. Roberts, East Canaan D. L. Pratt, Southfeld and Mill River Welch 6 Johnson, Norfolk
Connecticut western news., 1879-01-29

News very kcarce. The principal thing Inab acts attention now IS elga-ridlne, Whlcn IS being practiced to It's fullest eX- tent by every one wto is fortunate enough Go poS'sess horse and slelgh, also by those WhC are obliged to hIre their teams.
 Ehe walking match between Du cber ylnd Norton Tn Lee resulted Tn the victory of the former, who m ade 425 miles.
 John BiaGe is quite unwell being threat ehed with the quinsy.
 Horace" next time you 90 to see fel- low nome or help hIm look for somebody get frightened that. Ill.," ali can't run as fast as you can. so just wait for him.
 F. E. Jenkins spent last Sunday in Ches sh ire. X.
Connecticut western news., 1879-01-29
West Norfolk

Slrolling about our village one day re- gently, we found ourself in the works of the new Axle Co.,, which under it's present management, seems to be on the road to prosperity. Some twenty-three men are employed, mostly young men, natives of the soll, who are proving to be fticient and skillful workmen, and being under the i'm mediate supervision of MT. Cbauncey IveC, are mak ing superior axle, both in iron 2. nc steel, for which the Go. are having steady demand. Mir. Chas. Smith, who keeps the books, and has general oversight of the business, seems to be the right Gan for the place.
 Passing on to the works of the Etna Silk mill, we were surprised to see so many operatives at work, and so much new ma chimes that has been recently introduced. The general oversight of the establishment devolves upon Ml. Joseph Selden. and the immediate supervision of the work upon Mr. Arthur Atwood, both of whom are gentlemen ln any position, and well fitted for the place they fill. The Co. are making fine article of machine twist, both white and colored, and are having all the orders for their goods that they can fill. The work IS mostly done by some twenty. five intelligent and lady like appearing young ladies, and for any young gentleman. or old one either, to pass through the mill, who wishes to keep his heart all to himself, unless he is proof against female beauty. and the glances Cast upon him. would be dangerous in the extreme.
 MT. Shelton teacher in the district school is d well informed gentleman, and very gen. erally seems to be giving good satisfaction.
 Mir. B D Holt while exercising his span of colts Friday, unt xpcctedly found him. self turning somerset in the air, and his wife partially buried in a snow bank, sleigh broken, but no serious damage otherwise. He has rot gene rally been considered fast young man, but as this is the second time his colts have got away from him, it be- comes him to keep right side up in future
 IF
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-12-10

When the pumps had been trans
ferred to the Butts, the Lathrop
was towed back to port by the tug
Miller.
About half the Butts cargo of
corn was pumped overheard be-
fore the Sweepstakes succeeded in
pulling the schooner off, and a
number of small boats that were
in the vicinity managed TO secure
a considerable quantity of the corn
that was thrown overheard.
On their way to this port on the
afternoon of the 9TH, one of the
steam pumps gave out and the
other got choked with corn, con-
seqnently the Butts began to fill,
and was in great danger of found
ering in the lake. The East Sag
ing then got alongside, and both
the Sweepstakes and East Saginaw
opened ont for the river, towing the
Butts at full speed. 1t was get
ashore in very short time or sink.
About eight o'clock in the evening
when near the mouth of the river,
the Butts sank in thirteen feet of
water, and remained there till Mon
day when the work of pumping
her out and getting her into the
river commenced, and after work.
ing at her all day she was got into
the river, where her damages will
be temporarily repaired, after which
she will be towed to some port be-
low and dry locked.
The Butts received some severe
injuries in her bottom, but the
real damage she sustained can
not be fullySascertained until she
is dry locked. The cargo may be
regarded as almost a total loss.
The schooner l.. c. Butts was
built in 1872, was at first a barge,
but was rebuilt during the spring
of the present year and rugged as
schooner. She registers 100 tons ;
rates A ., and is valued at from
$4,000 to $4,000. The cargo
was insured for $4,000, and the
vessel for $4,000, but it is said the
insurance on the vessel has run
out, with the exception of $4,000.
The Butts is owned by Rust, Kel-
ley and others, Mrs. +. w. Gil
christ having an interest.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-12-10

State of Michigan, county of Alpena.-ss.
At u session of the Probate Court for the coun.
ty of Alpcna, holden at the Probate office in tbs
city of Alpcna, on Monday, the sth day of Decem.
Der, in the year one thousand eight hundred and
seventy-nine.
Present,-Judson d. Homes, Judge of Probate
In the matter of the estate of Ira stout, de-
ceased.
On reading and filing the petition, duly verified
Of George H. shelton, administrator of the said
estate, praying that he may be licensed to sell the
real estate belonging 60 said estate, to pay debt.
proved against the said estate and costs of ad-
mnistration.
1hereupon IL is ordered that Monday, the
18th day of January 1850, at ten o'clock in the
forenoon, be assigned for the hearing of said Pc
tition, and that the heirs az law of said deceased
and all other persons interested in said estate,
are required 10 appear nj n session of sand Court,
then 10 be holden ut the Probate Office, in
the city of Alpena, and show cause, If any
there be, why the prayer of the petitioner
should not h. granted And il is further ordered,
that said petit Toner give notice to the persons I'M
tere-ted In said estate, of the tendency of said
petition, and the hearing thereof by causing copy
of this order to be published in the ALPENA
WEEKLY ANGUS, u newspaper printed aud cir
culatod In said county OF Alpcna, for four success.
sivo weeks, previous to said day of hearing.
true copyi j. ID. HOLMES,
A3owi Judge of Probate.
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Schooner l.. c. Butts.

The schooner l.. C. Butts left
Chicago November 18th, bound for
Buffalo, with q cargo of 10000
bushels of corn. Shortly after
leaving Chicago, she encountered
heavy gale, and had her sails
blown away and her cargo shifted
From the morning of the 10Th to
the Goth of November, she lay at
anchor off Little Point Sauble,
Lake Michigan, in a disabled con-
dition, and was swept by three Sc
we're gales. When she was towed
into port her patches were partly
under water, owing TO the listing
Of the vessel by the shifting of the
corn.
AT Milwaukee her damages were
repaired, new sails purchased, and
on the Doth of November, the
Butts again proceeded on her
journey, and succeeded in getting
to Lake Huron, when she encount-
ed another gale, while near Spec
tacle Reef. She continued her
course until near Thunder Bay
light, when the wind and sea be-
came so heavy that she was OBJ
iged to come about and run for
lee near Middle Island, where she
dropped anchor IN five fathoms of
water, and about four miles from
the island in a southeasterly di-
rection. The anchor was let go
at half past nine on the morning
of December 2nd, and a short time
afterwards, the Butts dragged
ashore, fetching up opposite Sandy
Hook, not far from Nine Mile
Point, in about thirteen feet of
water, and soon filed with water.
The captain came to Alpena on the
3rd, entered protest before V. c.
Burnbam, and telegraphed for a
tug and pumps.
The tug Sweepstakes, with two
stream pumps, was sent to her as
leaving Detroit on the 3rd,
md arriving at Alpena on the
evening Of the 4th. A heavy gale
rom the sonth and southeast, on
he 9Th and most of the 9th, pre-
vented the Sweepstakes from rem
lering any assistance to the Butts
until the evening of the 9th, when,
having transferred the steampumps
o the barge Lathrop, she succeed
ID in going out of the bay.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-12-10
Communication.

Mr.. EDITOR I'VE desire through
your columns to express our heart
felt gratitude to oil who assisted in
making the cantata "Belshazzar's
Feast" the grand success it was.
We desire also to make particular
mention of Miss May Potter and
Miss Bella Sparkling who at the
earnest solicitation of tn. commit
tee and also of Prof. Foote, kindly
consented TO prolong their stay
and run the risks of rough trip
homo, and assist in the rendering
Of the Cantaia. Their services
were certainly valuable and We be-
lieve appreciated.
With much satisfaction we MOTTO
ed the universal harmony which
prevailed among the singers
through a somewhat long and ted
ious practice, and no jealousy
seemed to arise from the assigning
parts, IS is often the case. Once
again we would thank the singers
and orchestra not only for the
pleasure given the public, but for
replenishing our treasury, to
what amount will be seen from the
Treasurer's report.
BY order Of the Committee,
Mrs. w. II. JOHNSON,
Mrs. j. E. FIELD,
Mrs. GEO. PLOUGH,
Mrs. w. ii. POTTER,
Mrs. +. NJ. WHEELER.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-12-10
New Dental Rooms.

DR.. w. NJ. Winchester, the dentist,
who has visited Alpena repeatedly in the
past, and who has always given such
universal satisfaction IN his profession,
has now located in town and opened
new dental rooms In the Opera House
block, over Tompklns 4 Folkerts' store,
with the intention OF making Alpena his
home. His rooms ore handsomely fitted
up, furnished in the most approved style,
and supplied with all the modern appli-
ances known to dentistry, among which
might be mentioned handsome and
costly adjustable dental chair and all
the gas applying apparatuses. DR.
Winchester, We feel confident, will be
pleased to see those desiring his services,
and will do justice to all.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-12-10
DRoBATE ORDER.

State of Michigan, County of Alpena-ss
At a session of the Probate Court, for the coun-
y of Apond, holden az the Probate Office in the
city of Alpena, Un Monday, the Sth day of Decem-
Der IN the year one thousand eight hundred and
seventy-nne.
Present, Judson n. Holmes, Judge Of Probate
In the matter of the estate of Alexander keenan,,
deceased
On reading and filing the petition, duly verified
of Thomas Bcryo, executor of the estate of
Alexander Keenan,, deceased, praying, among
other things therein stated that he, as such ex-
ecutor OF said estate, may be licensed 10 sell the
real estate OF said estate 10 pay debts and ex-
penses of the administration.
Thcreupon il il ordered, that Monday the 18th
day of January 1850, az IN o'clock in the forenoon
be- assigned for the hearing of said petition, and
that the heirs at law of said deceased and all
other persons interested in sand estate, are re-
1uired 20 appear at n session of said court, then
10 be holden at the Probate Office in the city of
Alpona, and show cause, ifany there be, why the
prayer of the petitioner should not he granted !:
And IL is further ordered that said petitioner give
notice TO the persons interested in said estate of
the tendency of said petition, and the hearing
thereof, by causing u copy of this order to be pub
hshed in the ALPENA WEEKLY Argus, q news
paper printed and circulated in said county
of Alpena, four successive weeks, previous to the
day OF hearing.
JUDSON ID. HOLMES,
Judge of Probate.
"a true copyl 4I5w4.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-12-10
Election OF Officers.

AT a regular communication Of
Alpena Lodge, No. 100, f. and A.
M. held in their Hall last Wednes-
day evening, Dec. 3rd, the following
officers were elected for the ensu-
ing year:
w. M.-Abram Hopper.
5. W.-James IL. Kerr.
j. W.-Fred. NJ. Mcdonald.
Sect'y.-Phil. d. Shook.
Trsas.--Donald McRae.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-12-10
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

EPISCOPAL-Rev. II. Brass. Services In
Trinity Church, on Washington avenue, every
Sunday morning and evening.
BAP rISr-Rev. Il. L.. Little. Services IN So
ciety's Church, on Third street, every Sabbath
morning and evening.
CArHOLIC-Rev. IL. II. DOMAIN. Services in
the Catholic Church. on Chisholm street, every
Sunday at $50 A. NJ, 1880 A. NJ, and at p. NJ
Nespers-evening service. Sermon in English NJ
1880; in French at 1880.
CONGREGATIONAL-Il A. w. Wcstgate
Services in the Society's Church on Second street
every sabbath morning and evening.
METH0DlSr-Rev. j. w. Campbell Services
In Socety's Church, on Dock street every Sab.
bath morning and evening.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-12-10

S. 8. Lewenberg, matchmaker and
jeweler, who has opened shop in Bost-
wick's drug store, would say to the peo-
pie that he is prepared to execute all
work In his line, from the slightest re-
pair needed, up to making a watch, II
necessary.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-12-10

Our people are getting too high
toned for venison. The choicest
cuts will hardly fetch four cents
per pound, and buyers difficult to
DO found. What is luxury any
wayf
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-12-10

Casper Alpern's fishing rig cap
tured this season 226 tons of fish,
In addition to which Mr.. Alpern
has handled $50 tons of fish caught
by other parties, making a total of
376 tons.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-12-10
Weather.

The following is the wind direction for each
month Of the year, showing which winds are most
likely to be followed by rain or snow, and which
are most likely to be followed by clear wealth er
They were prepared by Sergeant Barwick, in
charge of U. $. Signal Service in this city, and
are rs follows being well worth preserving:
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-12-10

II the late open weather contin-
ues how will Santa Claus be able to
to get to Alpena this coming Christ
mast Probably some Of our young
friends can tell us il Santa Claus
can swim across Mackinaw straits
II he can't get scros, the straits,
what will the little boys and girls
dot
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-12-10

During Friday and Saturday a
heavy gale was blowinS from the
south and southeast, and a canoe
would have been = dangerous thing
to be out in tho lake with.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-12-10

To be fully equipped at present,
Q man needs an overcoat, boots,
shoepacs, rubbers and an umbrella,
to meet oil the changes Of the
weather.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-12-10

The examinations for the schools
for the city Of Alpena, will COM
mence to-day and continue until
the close Of the term. The ex-
animation for this week will be
written, closing on Tuesday; oral
on "Wednesday, Thursday and Fri
day Of next week. 1t is hoped
that our citizens, and especial pa
rents will be present. Let the
children see that their parents are
interested In their welfare.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-12-10

The vessel which went ashore
some time ago at Altoona, is the
scow Curlsw, owned by II. McMor-
ran, Of Port Huron. She has been
abandoned.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-12-10

The East Saginaw, and barges
Light Gusrd, Russian and Lathrop
arrived in port Friday morning,
the 9Th, and go into winter quarters
here,
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-12-10

The st. Paul shipped 5000 pack
ages Of fish at upper ports on her
last trip. Her present and last trip
is the thirty-third round trip for
present season. She was the last
steamboat to leave Alpens, having
left here on the morning Of Dec. 7.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-12-10

Capt. Sims has completed his
dock at Upper Presque Isle hsr-
Dor. and it is reported that port
able saw mill will be erected at that
place this winter.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-12-10

Holiday goods, drugs, and medicines,
stationery, cigars, toba Zoos, all at the
lowest prices, at the new drug store of
f. L. Clough, on Water street.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-12-10

The East Saginaw went to where
the Butts was aground on Sunday,
taking a number of passengers out
to see the wrecking operations.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-12-10

F. II. Burnham, Upper Pressure
Isle, is said to have done . big
business this year in supplying
steamers with wood.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-12-10

Eminent physicians indorse Adam.
sons Botanic Balsam as the safest and
most effectual remedy for Coughs and
Colds ever discovered. Sold by Drug
gists and Dealers at 35 and 20 cents.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-12-10

The Dramatic Club will present
the comedy Of "Wives and Sweet
hearts at the Opera House, to-
night.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-12-10

Prof Cheesbro expects to move
into the residence of Mr.. Duncan,
on Washington avenue, this week.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-12-10

Parlor, library and bracket lamps,
just the most beautiful and useful articles
in town for substantial holiday presents,
at the City Drug store of j. L. Field.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-12-10

Last week Charles Babcock hsd
three fingers Of the right hand
badly mutilatsd by the splitting
saw In Johnston's factory. DR.
Maiden, who dressed the wound,
was obliged to amputate two of the
fingers.