Connecticut western news., 1880-08-11

otherssdoes his work up Broson, and still an- other letsithe Sparks of paint Q fly rapidly During two rainy days MT. George Call was not within Calling distance. Too much credit cannot be given him for the manner in which he has improved the grove. The cottages of Presiding Elder Sanford of Revs. J. W. Macomber, E. J. Belcher, R. Hunt, and of N. c. Ward, Esq, J. Tallerday, Esq, and Mrs. Enc have recently been paint ed. The post office has also been painted Widow Sanford of Lime Rock is having a cottage built in the rear of the preacher's | stand.
 Various alterations and improvements are being made about the cottages, in the shape of verandahs, new fences, kitchens, etc. It is expected to have the boarding house raised, and to build some new back steps, very much needed improvement. Sandtown can report decrease of one in- habitant. "Lone" Rice, having taken improp- CT means to replenish her scanty wardrobe, on the home stretch from Cornwall, was duly captured by two deputy sherifs who escort ed her to a place well known as Ltchfeld county jail. It is very much to be regretted that the Lone star has fallen. But she has gone to reside where she will not be quite so Lonely.
 There was terrific thunder shower on the 26th inst. It seemed as though heavens ar tillery had been let loose. However no dam. age was done to either life or property.
 The cause of the cold weather for a few days last week may not be known Tn Canaan, but may be accounted for here since Frost came
 During the rain storms on Tuesday and Wednesday last, work was partially suspend ed.
 Last Sunday Miss Kate Lent preached a very able sermon from Acts 9th, l5 The central thought in the discourse was that our influence, though unconscious to us, was like casting bright shadow for good, or dark | shadow for evil. A praise meeting took place in the evening.
 The first wedding ever performed on the Pine Grove Camp Ground was solemnized be- tween Asahel Dunham and Harriet A. San ford, on Thursday afternoon, Aug 9th. Rev | W A. Mackey of Canaan was the officiating minister, and the ceremony was performed in his cottage, in the presence of a few select witnesses
 It is expected that the coming camp meet ing will surpass the preceding ones in it's at- tendance, services, and results. WATcHMAN. SOuGhfield.
 The farmers are about finishing up their having and harvesting. The crop has been fair, and has been secured in excellent order Blue berries are about done with, but there are ''oceans of blackberries" on the hills. Mir and Mrs. Chauncey Adams, and Miss Emma Adams of Holyoke are visiting friends here. Mir. A. leaves soon, but Mrs. A. and Emma will remain few days.
 Henry VanDeusen has gone off on a foul weeks drumming" trip through York State | He sells gloves and mttens for an Albany house.
 Mrs. Jennie Baldwin has had hard siege of measles, although she had them years ago
 Some travelling photographic artists have been taking the houses in the village. The last party along, promise to bring some gooG work, and got several orders. Mrs. H. N. Kasson is very much improved in health, and is able to be about the house again. after all illness of eleven weeks.
 Census ennumerator Kasson, who has beer sick for several weeks at Curtsvile, is SC much better he will be able to return home some time during the week. B. D. Harmon and family leave this week for few days vacation to be spent in the north part of the country.
 Sig PassaroundyourhattL and daughter hand organ virtuosi from sunny Italy, were the guests of Jule Turner the other evening
 Fifty-fve large bullheads were taken iron one of our ponds few days ago.
 It IS justs fun" to see John Hyde weigh of milk at the cheese factory. He don't stop tc figure in milk ,when..there is rush. 5000 lbs. were weighed off in less than an hour the other evening, and it was no great day fol milk either. Henry Underwood brings the largest load, about l4OO lbs
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