Connecticut western news., 1881-11-23
Thanksgiving tomorrow.

our friends Tn the county, or else"neres "no will send us particulars of any occurrence of interest which may come under their notice.
 Thanksgiving tomorrow.
 Christmas goods have struck town with boom.
 -There are few cases of humps in this place.
 Snow squalls are coming to be quite a common occurrence.
 The mayor of Brooklyn, and wife, passed throughtewn last Thursday.
 --Landlord Mcdonald spent the Sabbath with his sister in Unionville
 Operator Peet and wife will give thanks with Mrs P's. parents in West Stockbridge.
 The schools will close for the week to- night, to enable the pupils and teachers to celebrate Thanksgiving.
 John B. Cough changed cars at this place last Thursday, eu route to Pough- keepsie, having lectured in New Milford "Wednesday night.
 The Lew tin roof on Fuller & Peet's store is painted and sprinkled with sand, to prevent ''the boys and girls from sliding on their hand sleds" on it.
 "A turkey raf1e at Peter Hicks last Thursday night drew quite number oi Thanksgvers, who report lots of turkeys, lots of luck, and lots of fun.
 The post office will be closed from 10 o'clock a. m till l2 m and from till p. m. to morrow, and the telegraph office will be closed from till p. n.
 -Barnum's circus train went south over the H. R. R last Friday night, passing this place at about ten o'clock. The show is going into winter quarters at Bridgeport.
 The Leavitt & Leach bell ringers held forth in town hall last Saturday night. The entertainment was fair, and the comicalities of MT. J. Fitzpatrick brought down the house.
 Rev. Mir. Mackey's lecture on "Charac- ter" last Wednesday night was not attended by as large an audience as it deserved. but those who heard it pronounce it a fine dis course.
 Prof. w. R. North made ps call yester- day, his first visit to Canaan since his return from Washington Territory. He looks nat ural as ever, having gained in flesh since his return.
 Billy Humphrey displays an unusually fine line of holiday goods, and in toys, he has everything from penny doll, to full set of furniture, and musical instruments to suit all cresds and colors.
 A communication addressed to the chief of police of Canaan was handed over to Gardner. Monday, who was elected constable in October, but hasn't yet qualified. Never theless he has great big club back of his counter, that IS qualified.
 MT. H. R. Bunnen was thrown backward from his wagon yesterday morning, striking on the ground on his head and shoulders, but was not seriously injured. His horse took fright at some object, and jumped suddenly forward causing Mr. B. to lose his equi librium.
 Sealed proposals will be received at this office, for the contract of escorting two mod est Canaan damsels to the Salisbury ''prom enade concert" tomorrow evening. Alp plicants must be strictly temperate, anti tobacconists, light conplexioned, dark haired, and must furnish good references.
 Fred. Yutzler of West Cornwall, was in town last Saturday, delivering his book. the s.Life of Garfield" of which he has sold quit9 a number Fred. is now manager of branch ready made clothing store, in West Corn wall, (which, taken. in connection with his other business, keeps Fred busy.
 -Mead's book store is now being stocked It is MT Mead's intention to keep a stock of standard and popular works at prices within the reach of all, and no doubt our citizens will avail themselves of this opportunity to get books without the trouble of sending for catalogues, and selecting at fancy prices.
 -The new foot bridge across the "cove' near Dr Eddy's residence, and walk leading toit were constructed by private individuals, and not by the village improvement associa' tion, as we reported last week. Our inform ant was slightly mixed" in regard to it. and on the principle of " Honor to whom hon or is due" we cheerfully make th's correction.
 Camps adv this week, gives warning fhat he has bought smashing big stock Of holiday goods. which will be on exhibition about Dec 1st. Mir. Camp makes good SC lections, and will no doubt supply Santa Claus this year with all kinds of useful and or namental holiday goods for the real good children, who help Mamma bring in water and split kindling wood.
 Prof Smiths singing school is growing in favor, and the attendance is increasing. The Prof. now conducts four schools one in this place, one in Falls Village, one in Merwins- vile and one in Winchester Centre, and ex- poets soon to have every night occupied. As he gives satisfaction wherever he is engaged there is no doubt that he will succeed in get ting pupils wherever he is known.
 A Boston publishing house has the sub lime cheek to send propositions to newspaper publishers, that go to swell-the list of trials and tribulations that make life miserable for the country editor. We have received from them "liberal ofer' which asks us to give