Connecticut western news., 1881-03-09

though not as largely attended as expected on account of the weather.
 At this writing it is reported that Mrs Ransom Smith is dangerously sick, and but little hope is entertained of her recovery.
 MT. M. s. Nickerson and wife intend 10 move to Waterbury the latter part of the pres ent month It is a source of great regret to all, that the community are to lose by their removal. such valuable Fmembers, and the memory of themj as. genial, kind hearted friends, associated in every good word and work, will long be cherished by host of friends, who, now that they must leave us | wish them abundant success and happiness in I their new home.
 Last Wednesday Widow Murphy rcceiveda severe blow which shook her heart to the very core. One of the best and most affec- tionate of pets was suddenly seized with violent convulsions, which later in the day resulted in its demise, thereby creating great consternation for a season with the only surviv- !
 tained a purity good reputation, and having lived beyond the years allotted it's race, died at the ripe old age of l6 The remains were deposited in old mother earth the day fol-
 owing, with due pomp and ceremony, under
 the low bending willows heath the signing of
 the winter winds, and here ends the cat
 astrophe,
 The band are to furnish music for granu
 concert to be held in Goshen Tuesday eve- ming. ANON. lNorfolk.
 r We don't imagine the small boys are coast
 ing much nowadays though the Herald man may claim they are.
 The few warm days just passed seem to re-
 mind our popular druggists, Welch & John SOD, ofthe coming hot season, and they are al- ready talking of putting in fine soda foun. tain at an early date.
 Several changes are taking place in town. MT. E. D. Holt has purchased the farm of
 Erastus Burr; l. N. Johnson has rented his
 fathers farm fer the coming year, L. J. Cowles , selling his interest in the Cowles place to his brother William, and E. T. Stocking, Esq
 has purchased the Mills place. | The "Octoroop" is to be presented this I Wednesday,, and again Thursday evening
 As it has been stated before, they have ar
 able cast, and it is expected it will be carried very successfully, and it will be made more ' attractive by the presence of the Canaan or
 chestra, which will of course give us some ' good music. AU REvoIR.
 1 Falls VtRI0Ees
 Mir. Elson J. Hornbeck has gone on
 weeks vacation to Kingston and New York S Mr. Vim. Williams had slight stroke o
 paralysis last Tuesday. He has so far re I covered now as to be up and around tl d house.
 MT. Fred. Marsh of Lanesville was tn " guest of friends in this village over Sunday ,ta MT. E. N. Turner is making alterations an l- fixing up things in Miners building for Mark
 Neisner of New Milford, who will move int at it this month.
 ,oI District court will be in session here th ,s 18th nst to be presided over by Judge Fly Ter. which will be his last session in thi
 place.
 Y "34 Blank, Nc. Watch @" 's7 Blanl 0l No. Horse O. For further information il 7" quire of those present at the drawing (
 tickets.
 ht Miss Mary Perkins, and Mr. Wooster Ill Woodbury were united in wedlock at the re- 90 idence of the brides father, March Ist, Re7 at Mr. Walker of Lime Rock doing the jo7
 They with MT. Perkins have moved to Middle he bury
 or The population is increasing in town. . h. little stranger made it's appearance to n, cared for by MT. and Mrs. M. c. Dean, la '. Friday night.
 s. Landlord Crandall yho has been quite sic 'r- for some time past, is slowly recuperatin
 and it is hoped will be around again soon. m Mrs. D. D. Chamberlain of Croton Falls ed visiting her father, MT. W. Williams. m, MT. w. A. Crowell of Lime Rock, the il n, ventor of turbine water wheel, which b- claims is superior to any other in use, wei ay to Winsted Monday, where he had invited 8 rs- interested to meet him and examine mode he S. J. Barnes has least anchor" here, al ,st offers the people of this place all opportuni - of having their picters took.'
 Mrs. Peet, mother Of Hen. George W. Pc ed of Canaan, died suddenly at the house of ad B. Owen Friday night, in the 81st year of Ii, nd age The funeral was held at the house Mo yle day, Rev MT. Bodley of Canaan officiating ni- burial at Canaan cemetery. 33 Two converts received the rites of baptis a.. at the M. E. Church Sunday. nd George Dean is now in the employ of ,e. W. Hall, making five clerks steadily employe Is. by him.
 m. Under the auspices of Cascade Lodge u d. citizens of this vicinity will. be addressed I ee o. J. Range, G. W. c. T. of Conn. Tuesda i- evening, March 18th, at Citisens Hall Al [is mission free.
 It is really surprising to see the busine.
 that is done at G. W. Halls store; go in
 any time when it is anything like ia weather, the clerks are always drove wit , m business and are always courteous towar he their customers. MT. Hall is constantly II ei ceiving new goods, and with so large stocl Id one cannot fail of being suited. r11 Davld Watts has been having new bu. m mess wagon built by w. H. Sabin. It is no 70 awaiting the finishing touches at Spark