Connecticut western news., 1879-07-02

the 4th of July by dance and picnic in Pohlmanns grove.
 The banking business Tn the Collins Co.'S. block has been removed to the lower floor. We have had thunder showers in AS hours, from Friday evening. June 27, 10 Sunday afternoon, June 29. A large amount of hay out was thoroughly wet through. D. B. H. Clayton.
 On Monday night of last week the horse of Mir. T. l.. Sackett became frightened by the cars while going from Clayton to Can aan, and when near the crossing upset the wagon and it's occupants. Mrs. Sackett was thrown against fence and severely in- Jured. The harness was considerably damaged, and the wagon badly broken.
 Weston Barnes and wife are visiting friends in this vicinity.
 Farmers have commenced having in good earnest one might know that by the click clack of the scythe and scythe-stone.
 Born in this viilage,a daughter to Chas and Wm. and Abigail Schultz. More happiness on earth. AsTERIsK. Ct. Harrington.
 A daughter aged 10 years of Justin Dewey, Esq, on Saturday about midnight in her sleep got out ot her chamber window ! and walked off the roof of the piazza and fell about 16 feet to the ground, striking on grass plat near the stone steps. Had she struck the steps she would have been seri- ously hurt. She was bruised some, but no | bones broken.
 Washington Mellen, who years ago man utactured the noted Mellen boots in San disfeld, died in this village on the 18th inst. aged 75. Truly an honest man has gone to his reward.
 Lester $ Co.'S. assignee has settled with David c. Willard one of the copartners, on his individual real estate for the sum of SIX thousand dollars in cash, which makes ovef $2O, 900 realized from the concern. z. HartsvilIe.
 There is to be grand celebration at Glib. sons Island Grove, Lake Buell., on July 4th. Music, public speaking, boat and tub racing, base ball and croquet playing bids fair to make 8 pleasant day of it. The steamboat has been lately remodeled and will be in readiness to carry parties around the lake. Messrs. Curtiss and Morse will provide an abundance of refreshments fol all.
 The district school closed last Friday, having been successfully taught by Miss c. A. Fryder dall.
 Mrs. Broahead is doing thriving busi ness in the millinery line.
 G. A. Curtiss has bought the store for merly owned by D. J. Huggins, and in tends to keep first-class assortment.
 Fishing is now allowed on Lake Buell., the law having expired July 1st. New Marlborough.
 City boarders are arriving at l. N. Tut ties.
 Prof. c. H. Pettibone, who has been teaching the past year at Appleton, Wis,
 Miss Wright of Canaan is visiting at Ms Dr. Richards0n's.
 MT. and Mrs. Geo. Robbins of Wes Warren, Mass, formerly of this place have been spending few days among old T friends and neighbors.
 Mrs. Elisha Wheeler has gene to Wiscon sin on visit.
 Mir. BenJ Curtiss has just recovered from a severe attack of billioustyphoid fever.
 Professor Frost now occupies the ole hotel, and will until the beginning of the next school year, when he will return again to the Institute. Several of his late pupils are yet with him.
 A party of our young people visited Lake Buell. last week.
 Our enterprising and successful young practitioner, Dr. James w. Robbins, was married on Tuesday last to Miss Myrtle Jones of Sandlsfeld. The happy pair have the best wishes of the community.
 South Berkshire Institute closed it school year June 18th Examinations of classes was held on Wednesday p. m. and Thurs day, with an exhibition at the church in the evening, which consisted of declamatons essays, orations and music. There were two graduates, Louis V. Pierson of New York City, and Geo. A. Stevens of Harts- vile. The valedictoIy by Pierson was ex x- ceedingly well rendered.. ''The Wolf al the Door," by Miss Alice Frost was consid cred the best musical entertainment of the evening. One of the interesting features of the evening was an oration in Spanish "Las dos Americas" g comparison of the two Americas, by Teofio Gil. The next term will begin September 18th. c, West Cornwall.
 Miss Hattie Mallinson arrived in towr Saturday evening last
 The Rev. H. Calhoun preached an el- oquent sermon in the Chapel last Sabbath to large and appreciative audience.
 Rev. C.. N. Fitch and family are expect ed home from the west next week.
 J. Wood and M. G. Butler are busy sup plying us with that most delicious fruit, the strawberry.
 Those wishing superior quality of cheese are requested to Call at the factory OF Cream Hill, where they have every facil- ity for making the very best to be found in the country. Give them a call and know for yourself.
 The cap party at B, B. Hart's was an en- joyable effair and in every respect success. There was large attendance, and every one present seemed to enjoy the occasion huge ly. The fine music rendered by the West Cornwall cornet band was duly appreciated by all.
 A strawberry and ice cream festival was held in Cochrane's hall on Thursday eve ming, which gave large returns, the sum of $37. being realized for use of Chapel Much credit is due the committee of arrange ments for their efficient work in providing SO pleasant and profitable an entertainment.
 The Cochrane Bros,. in their various de- partments of business have rapidly in teasing trade. The community at large would do we'll to examine thelr immense stock of dry goods, grocerits, &c before purchasing elsewhere, as they are bound to sell. and at prices that defy competition. There will be no ''short accounts or ''de- vious ways" about that store so long as R. N. is at it's head. We have known him from his bovhood, and honesty and integri- ty permeate every fibre of his nature. He has risen step by step through hls own en- | ergy to position in the estimation of all his fellow citizens of which any man might justly feel proud. Success to him now and ever. OCCASIONAL IToo late for last week.7