Connecticut western news., 1880-01-14


 he sold few months since The Times has ' good advertising patronage and evidently a good field for locals, and, under the manage ment of so able 8 journalist as MT. McArthur, assisted by his accomplished wife, there seems to be nothing in the way of it's success. We call special attention to the pro- spectus of the Springfield Republican, in this issue. The Republican glories in the just rep utation of being the most enterprising 'ae,os paper in New England; it's news columns are always full and supplied on an original plan :; it is independent on political questions, it's motto being ''all the news and the truth about it." and the shafts of abuse hurled at it are as highly appreciated as the most fattering com pliments, and generally go into the same dish-the sugar plums with the pickles.
 The civil authorities of Cornwall met and selected the following named as jurors for the ensuing year: John T. Andrews, Silas c. Beers, Chauncey E. Baldwin, Oliver Chipman, Charles H. Harrison, Myron I. Willard, Chas Marsh, Joseph L. Whitney, Edwin A. White, Philo M. Kellogg, George H. Swift, Wilson P. Sturges, Orlando Perkins, Ralph I. scoville, Ingersol Reed, William Chipman, George studley, Samuel G. Reed, William l.. Clark, silas c. Patterson Victory c. Beers, Hiram c. Dean.
 Mi. and Mrs. T. F. Watson of this place have the sympathy of the community, in their sad bereavement in the death of their little son, Georgie, which occurred last Saturday morning. He had been sick but few days and had the attendance of three physicians, but in spite of the best of treatment, the aw- full disease did it's cruel work; the membraneous substance slowly but surely worked it's way into the wind-pipe, and finally strangled the little sufferer to death. Georgie was re- markedly bright child, and had host of friends. He was favorite with the railroad men, and spent much time with his father who is agent in the C. w. R. R. office. He was buried in the "lower corner" cemetery last Sunday morning.
 The following complimentary notice, rel ative to Mr. John H. Peet, native of this town, and brother of MT. Joseph W. Peet, of the popular firm of Fuller Peet, appeared in the United States Economist and Dry Goods Reporter" of Jan. 8:
 MT. John H. Peet who has been admitted to an interest in the woolen department of James E. White & Co.,, is merchant of expe- rience and ability, and has a very wide &C., 1p,o in rr1SAh %hn lo mess connection with one among the oldest and wealthiest mercantile firms in the United States, ls an evidence of the enterprise and high personal character of MT. Peet A short year ago he was leading partner of the dry goods firm of Whittemore, Peet, Post & Co.,, who had to succumb under the pressure of the times. Within that period Mir Peet has ex- tricated himself from all business embarrass- mentS, and becomes connected with one of the leading houses of the city. The domestic woolen department of which he has immedi- ate charge, represents some important &C., counts in mems wear, woolens, cloakings and repellents. We, together with the numerous friends of MT. Peet in the trade, congratulate him in this new business relation.
 In 1865 G. H. Morgan of sandisfeld, married Miss Ida Prescott of Canaan, Ct In 1870 he married Miss Mary Gingall, of sandisfeld, and in 1875, Miss Nelly Preston of the latter town. He was divorced neither by law or death, from either of them. Two months after marrying Miss Preston he elop- ed with Mrs. Balch of New Hartford, stealing her husbands bank book and forging an order by which Mrs. Balch drew $l75 to pay elope- ment expenses. They went west as far as Detroit, where, the money being all used, he abandoned Mrs. B. and returned to his third wife in Sandisfeld, where he was arrested by Sheriff Moore of Tyringham He escaped from custody and fled to New York state, but was arrested month later while visiting wife No. 3. He was tried for forging the or der and for adultery at the January term in 1876, and sentenced to years in the state prison. Now almost the entire population of Sandisfeld, incredible as it may seem, have signed petition asking the governor to par don him. It ought not to be done.-PStts- field Eagle.
 Mrs. Dr. Uriah Clark of Maiden, Mass :, is to commence a course of evangelist labor in the M. E. Church of this village next Sab bath, Jan. Is. Mrs. C. is a convert from Spiritualism, and will give an account of her experience and conversion next Sabbath eye ming. She comes with the strongest testimo. nials as to personal character, qualifications and success in her work. We subjoin the following selected from the many emphatic concentrations
 HER CHURCH STANDING: Rev, Dr. Cum mings, late President of Middletown Univer- sity, now President of the Boston Methodist Preachers Meeting, etc having as her be- loved and reverend pastor, taken special pains in counselling Mrs. Clark, adds to the sub. joined certificate his personal commendation and encouragement in behalf of her labors; "She is a member of the Maiden M E. Church, and cordially recommend her, as a worthy lady, to the confidence of all with whom she may be associated" JOSEPH CUMMINGS, Pas tor of the M. E. C., Maiden Mass New Eng. Conference. w. A. M.
 Miss Adelia M. Payson, for many years a missionary at Foochow, China, entertained the Congregational Sunday school last Sun day, with description of the manners cus- toms and worship of the Chinese; speaking encouragingly of the progress of the Ameri- can Missionary Board in diffusing the light of the Gospel among this heather people, and exhorted all present to assist the cause by their money and prayers. America being one of the nearest Christian nations to China, we are in a measure responsible for their con- version. Miss Payson showed some interest ing specimens of Chinese articles, among which were pair of shoes worn by the aristo- cratic ladies, being two and one-half inches long, pointed at the toes. The manner of binding the feet of children to stunt the growth