Connecticut western news., 1881-02-02

Interest which may come under their notice. trl s.'-Fhese are the times that trysnes' e6als s.-An'infantson of Chas. H. Fowler is dam gerously sick with pneumonia. -o <
 The school sleigh ride was postponed again'on accoupt'o too much weather : ' Canaan musical talent is, to assist in Sheffield concert to- be givenFeb 18th. | A big straw sleigh ride:it;is saidfs on the docket, to come off-some time this season.
 St, Valentines day is ':brewing ,ins:the Air,"-and Washington's birthday is, marching on. :,
 Some more drunkenness and loud talk on the streets by out'of-town talent last Sunday evening. r;"
 -dr Martin Mcintyre of Pawling, N. Y. as visiting bis brother, MT. Warren. Mcintyre in this place., ;
 Hast Sunday brought another goodly in stalment of the beautiful, for which let us give thanksl ...
 The Conn. Western R. R. bridge over the Blackberry river just west of this place is being rebuilt. : "A Canaan correspondent says that 421-2 inches of snow has already fallen this season in this vicinity, This is snowioke as tho boy said when he jumped of the car and buried himself in a big drift the other day.
 = A tobacco building belonging to, Jacob Decker at Wetaug collapsed with the weight of snow upon ltslast week. '"
 -Dr. c. W Camp of, this place attended lthe,meeting of the Litchtield county medical society at Winsted recently. Irving Ferguson was in town with his bride last week. 1rv's honeymoon has been somewhat spotted with the measles. ,% >,
 An Adventist recently, -canvassed this place, selling tracts, etc., and enjoining the sinners to prepare to meet thy .God.E
 Frank Van Deusen is the fortunate ? possessor of the "cinnamon bear" to which Ed Warmers livery stable owes much of, it's popularity. = Vt ,
 ,Dr. Camps colt came home on a run yesterday afternoon, bringing the shafts of his cutter, having got loose at Ashley Falls, and given Doc. the slip.
 Charlie Marvin of Sharon spent the Sab. bath with Mrs. G Humphrey It is whis pered that, Lloyd willing, Charlie will com init natrimonY before another New Year.
 Some of our delinquent subscribers have not yet responded to our requests to pay up: 'u neither words nor grass, will do, ",weu try what virtue there is in-something more eff 9ective.
 Billy Riley yard conductor at Bridge port, has been making & visit to his parents in this place. He is nursing the stump of a thumb which was smashed of in coupling, a few days ago.
 Thank you, brother VailI, for. your cor diality; when we find it necessary to avail ourselves of your invitation to say something mean about the Herald we shall speak right out, n.n never f-f.fear.
 The horse and sleigh taken by George Spencer, from the stables of Landlord Mac Donald last week Sunday, were recovered last Wednesday at Norfolk, where Spencer left them. The thief has not yet been heard from. = The Hartford Courant has been taken by the Franklin family since its first issue. Mir. Charles Franklin of East Canaan having taken it for 36years, and it was taken con- secutively from it's start by his grandfather and, father.
 Some of the pupils of the school amuse themselves during recess, this cold weather by taking dancing lessons in the large un- occupied east room, and make rapid progress by watching the graceful fairy-like motions of their teacher, one of their number.
 There is talk of another band concert by the O. c, B. Their concert given about Christmas was spoken of as the finest musical treat of the season in this region, and sec ond would undoubtedly draw a good crowd, and also give the boys boost financially.
 W. H. Camp at the drug store, very scents-iblY puts an open bottle of Chinese cologne beside perfect pyramid Of fullbottles on his toilet show case, for customers to "sample." Wills. stock of fancy articles is always complete, although he sells large quantities daily.
 They have an I. D. D. Y. Club in Can nan. The mystic letters may be little pug zling to the average reader. but by adding O T. they are easily comprehended. -1hona0s ton Express. Oh yes; that would be easily comprehended by those who went to school where you learnedto spell. The paths on the sidewalks are narrow. fcy, and shaped about like an eave-trough and every fall of snow makes them narrower and more. uncomfortable. Wouldn't it be a good idea to have them shovelod out so that two persons can pass each other without fear of breaking their necks. Merritt spaulding's team, with load of potatoes, got stuck in the snow near Cassi- mere Boinay's. near Sandtown the other day, 1 and, as the road was impossible the team was put out and the potatoes put in MT. Boinay's sitting room, where fire was kept sllnighs to prevent their freezing.