Connecticut western news., 1881-03-02

Quite an excitement was created in town last Thursday evening, by the appearance of speddlar.' He sold nice hand looking glass for $l.00, and the price mark on them were $2 25. One dozen silver knives he would sell for $500. Selling valuable articles so very cheap, excited the suspicion of the people and, before they were aware of his intentions. had left for parts unknown, leaving his satchel at the hotel. Telegrams were sent, and the own- CT of the stolen goods came the next day af- ter the departure of the thief. They are looking for the thief, but as yet, he has not been found
 There will be private party at Barclays seminary, Friday evening of this week. LOT. West Cornwall.
 Mrs. Henry Sweat of Sheford, Canada. is visiting her sisters, Mrs. R. N. Cochrane. and Mrs. F. w. Yutzler.
 Mir. Geo c. Harrison and brother have gone on pleasure trip, to the sunny land of Florida, expecting to be absent about 8 month ,~0r
 Rev. c N. Fitch exchanged with Rev. D. M. Moore of Falls Village, who, gave an in 1 teresting discourse to an apprecative audience. -.. John Q. Adams Esq, and partner, MT. James Foley of Negaunee, Mich, are in town. They have lately sold their interest in mine for the round sum of $lOOOOO Norfolk. .'s~.. >-
 A sort of ''double ripp- to speak of the Herald, which very mildly terms the NEWS correspondents simply importers. l About fifty people went from this place to Winsted last Wednesday evening to hear Rev H. W. Beecher.
 The Norfolk and N. B. H. Go. are just rush. ing business now, and contemplate turning of twentyl per cent. more goods the present year, than laat.
 The social circle last Thursday night at Rev. Mr. Gleason's. we are informed was an unusually pleasant one, and one of the large st yet held.
 At special town meeting held in Town Hall last Saturday, it was voted to prohibit coasting in the highway between the church and West Norfolk, between a. m. and 8 D. m. The meeting was largely attended; John Nettleton, Esq, John K. Shepard, and E. L. Gaylord were the principal speakers against I the coasters; numerous speeches were made in favor of them, but the coasters were voted down by quite large majority, and once more the sleigh riding parties, teamsters, pedes trians, etc.. can travel the highway without being in danger of the double rip-rppers, and can have the pleasure of seeing the small school boy drawing his sled down hill as he goes to dinner, with a tear in his eye, and ar ugly word in hls mouth AU REvoIR. Sheffield.
 At the Friendly Union last Friday, officers were elected for the coming yeare?+ Dr. Small president; Miss M. E. Dewey and MT. A Hoadley, vice presidents Mrs. L. Smith secretary, and board of directors. Mrs Smith read finely written report.
 On the 24th inst. the marriage of Mr. Clar ence Brainard and Miss Addie Field tooh place st the Episcopal chapel, and the happy pair took the p. n train for New York, the I residence of the bridegroom. The bride re ceived many beautiful presents, also host O. kind wishes from her numerous friends i1 Sheffield.
 MT. and Mrs. Pulver celebrated their gold en wedding Monday evening, and notwith standing the storm, large number of guest. were present and the aged couple received many golden gifts. The tables were bounti full. and in excellent taste. AS the sunse
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 morning, so the lives of those who have lived so long, are calmer and sweeter at it's close,
 A dance took place at Vosburg's hall Tues day evening.
 Mrs. Stewart. from Argyle, N. Y, is visit ing her daughter. Mrs. Geo. R. Cook.
 An auction of household goods will be held a week from to-day Wednesday,, at the res idence occupied by MT. o. Taft.
 Mir Frederick W iloox has purchased the Coon place, and Mr. James Roraback the | Wilcox farm.
 MT. Worthy is we'll enough to be out, and Miss Hapeman is improving. Dr. Smith is the attendant physician
 l "March is in like lion," and now we wait for the ''lamb." CAP,