Connecticut western news., 1881-01-05

but the climatic changes, peculiar to this sec tion, had bleached him out. "Yah, yah, yah, " exclaimed the dusky traveller, pleased at the idea of soon changing his complexion.
 MT. Horace Smith ofSalisbury, whose locks are whitened by the frosts of 80 winters, will have lived 60 years with his present wife, March 2Oth.
 The Cong. church debt, through the efforts of the ladies, has been cancelled, and they certainly are deserving of great credit.
 The Cong ladies aid society meet Thurs day with Miss S L. Perry. to pack box of goods to be sent to the home of the triendless of New York City.
 MT. Frank W. Smith, whc formerly was clerk in H E. Wetherells store in Hunts vile, but of late years travelling agent for Benedict, Hall & Go. of New York, was kill : ed in recent railway disaster on the Caro- lima central railroad near Lincolnton, N. c. The train was crossing creek, and the bridge which is 50 feet long, and 55 feet high gave way and he was caught in the timbers, and as no assistance could be rendered him, he was burned alive.
 A switchman had some difficulty one cold morning last week, in opening a lock, and to expedite the matter, placed it in his mouth, and being full of frost, it adhered closely to his tongue, which when removed left that member in a raw state. He don't attempt to open locks in that way any more.
 Jahez Brewster and Pierre Mundry made 8 bet of barrel of cider on the height of two limbs of the law" of North Canaan A mes sage was sent, requesting the height of the two individuals, and Jabez being beaten, the cider was forthcoming, but some trouble was experienced in finding help to get it into the cellar, which perhaps is attributable 10 the fact that railroad men are always teetotalers (O Pierre has had many callers, however, since, to enquire after his health, and when they cease their visits, what there is left, we un- derstand he intends to make lnto' vinegar. The programme of the H, R. R. Cornet Band concert Friday evening, was fully car ried out, and considering that their music was all new to them, having had but one weeks time to rehearse, the selections were played in manner which reflects much credit on all it's members, the finest and best performed, perhaps, being Eclipse Polka" and t'Mon- trose Quickstep" This occasion being their first appearance in their new uniforms, at- ! tracted many, and notwithstanding the eevere l cold, they had (nearly) $50. house The quartette, "Corne where the lilies bloom,' and the solo by Miss nakiu, are worthy of men, ton. and were heartily appla4ded and the 1;o1;,, so1o 1n NTu Vi" Underwood of Canaan Lhs was encored. The song, "Gaiiy chant ...- | summer birds,' by Miss Bena Rodemeyer, and plano accompaniment by Miss Jenny Brown of Canaan, was encored and elicited much ap- | plause, and many remarks of approval by the audience. At the conclusion, in few. ap- proprate remarks Mr. Preston thanked the audience for their patronage, etc., and an- ! nounced dance, to close the entertainment which was kept up till 1881.
 The funeral of Mrs. Kate L., wife of Dr. Averill, was held at the Cong. church last 1 Thursday. She was 35 years ofage, and was devoted member of the church, and reg ular attendant, from which she will be great l ly missed she having also been teacher o a Sunday School class for several years John l4th, verses l, 2 and was the text from which the sermon was preached, by Rev. D. M. Moore, which was followed by 1 Rev F. J. Belcher of the M. B church, in g few apt and we'll chosen remarks. There was pillow of flowers, consisting of abuti lon, japonicas, white carnations. bouvardias and edged with pink carnations and smila2 vino, and in the centre, in heliotropes, was formed the words, "At Rest" There was also beautiful anchor of the same flowers, ir which were several pretty opening rosebuds the whole being edged with rose geraniun leaves. Every seat in the church was filled and the ceremonies were concluded at the grave, in grassy hill cemetery.
 l IDLEwILD
 East Canaan.
 New Years day dawned with the mercury from 20 to 32 Q below zero. which caused more excitement than Garfeld's election. I time, was feature at '. N Beebe's.
 The sudden death of 'little Willie," son ot N. I. Clark has saddeued our community He passed away on New Years eve, leaving many loving friend to mourn. VIC. COrmwaII,
 Watching the mercury has been the chief L,,o .fo o1o xl>. | Friday morning it went to 30 below zero, be- 1 ing the coldest time known in this section, from the time whereunto the memory of man runneth not to the contrary.
 No arrests have been made in connection with the late burglary and attempt at arson at M Beers $ Sons store, although large re- ward is offered for the conviction of the ras calls. It is earnestly hoped that our town may be cleared of its gang of thieves and incendia- ries that have run at large for the past few years
 c. E. Wilcox had valuable young horse stolen from the stable a few nights sinca, but it got loose and came home the next morning.
 The Christmas concert of the Sunday school was we'll attended. and quite interesting.
 H, E Sanford has finished his studies at cajlege, and resumed his duties as chief clerk at the Post Office. The young ladies now come after their own letters instead of send Ing by some one else.
 The election stir has developed the fact that though in years past, money has been paid in town for votes, this year is an excep- tion. It was entirely moral suason that did it. Well, "moral suasion" is good, but it don't buy 'pork and taters."
 There is talk of a telephone line from this place to Cornwall Bridge. If as much tuzk