Connecticut western news., 1880-11-17
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Hubert Barber is now out on one of his long trips; hopes to get around by Jan. l.
 H. VanDeusen is off on another business trip. He buys and sells Ion his own hook"
 Three of Prof. Frost's students were guests of MT. and Mrs. E. D. Harmon last Wednes- day evening.
 The fall term of school closed Friday. No examination was had a spelling match was the only attraction. Art. Gaylord came off victor.
 MT Charles Cook has come up from Thom- aston, tool chest and all, and is going to help his brother James on a job in Sheffield
 Rev. A. N. Benedict, assisted by Revs. Bonny and Bender, has been holding series of meetings at North Norfolk. Mir. B. re- ports a good deal of interest manifest, and will continue the meetings for time, at least
 Miss Lenore LeJune will deliver temper ance lecture at the Baptist church next Sun. day evening, commencing at half:past six. All are invited.
 The first meeting of the ladies' social union will be held with Misses May Kasson, Hat tie Booth, Jennie Pratt, Aggle Palmer, Fan- nie and Gussie Cook will present farce, en- titled "A Love of Bonnet.' This promises to be very amusing little drama.
 MT. J. N Gaylord left for Newark Valley on Tuesday. He will spend part, if not all, the winter with a daughter who resides there
 The s. A. Turner Lash Co. have much i'm proved their tan house water works. The upward current softens the hides much anick- er
 The Turkey question will be laid on the ta- ble next week, where it will be discussed from all points. Those not able to talk Turkey can mention Shanghai. TATTLE TALE. Cornwall Bridge.
 One of the saddest accidents that ever oc- cured in our village happened on the morning of the llth inst. As Stiles Curtis, formerly of Sherman, was descending the stairs leading from his room, he was taken with bleeding, by the bursting of blood vessel, and was precipitated to the hall below, where he im- mediately expired. He had lately moved to this place to live with his son, L. E. Curtis. His allotted time of life was past, he being seventy-four years of age. MT. Curtis has been member of the NJ. E. Church for the past fifty years, and his pleasant countenance and genial ways had gained him many friends here, as we'll as other places where he former ly resided. He leaves number of relatives, and numerous friends who mourn hls loss and deplore his sudden death. The funeral service was held here on Saturday last, Rev. mon. His remains were conveyed to Dan bury, Conn, for interment, where he has a family lot, and monument erected.
 Mrs. Ellen McClaren is very sick with fe- yer. Dr. Edward Sanford attends her, and calls her recovery doubtful.
 Miss Jennie Bierce is attending school in Greenbush, making it her home with her rel atives, Mir. and Mrs. Charles Chapin.
 Miss Hattie Benedict is attending school at Kent.
 Election in this town passed of very black, but quiet.
 George Brown has moved into the residence lately vacated by " F. McNeil.
 Turnip pullers are nearly ready for winter.
 W.P.S. Danbury. The road bed of the N. Y. & New England ! R. R. through this place is nearing compile | tion, as also the passenger depot. A freight l depot is to be built 1O0x4O feet, and with 200 ! feet front platform.
 Hating is a little dull at present, but the | boys manage to getln few days work each l weeek The young mems Temperance Association | will give an entertainment the 27th of this ! month at the Opera House in this place. | The entertainment should draw full house. IS it is composed of home talent, and it's ob- ect is a worthy one.
 The sidewalks have been greatly improved ,f late on Liberty st. and still there is room or more on East Liberty st., where the walk ng is almost impossible after a heavy rain.