Connecticut western news., 1881-12-07

Mrs. w. H. Porter has already on hand, and is constantly receiving new and attractive goods from New York, for the holidays, in- cluding everything from an Italian jewsharp | to an eight day clock, at prices way down below ''zero." Think a thought for doxie | while you gaze on the prettily arranged as sortment of Christmas cards, which promise to be all the rage this season, presenting as they do, more compliments, seasoned with love, then could be obtained at any ice cream festival in the country.
 Dr. I. B. Sanford, to the regret of all, has decided to remove to Sheffield Mass, to which place he will go some time the present week. The doctor, as physician, has been remarkably skillful, and proved himself indis- putably master of the profession. He has labored faithfully in our midst for over three years, winning the confidence and esteem of the whole community, and as citizen has been one of the most respected and infuen- tial, at all times evincing commendable in- terest in all matters pertaining to the welfare of our village and the vacancy caused by his removal, will be difficult to supply. In the social circle Mir. and Mrs. S have held a prominent position, and the many pleasant associations woven in the past few years, will | be long and gratefully remembered by both young and old, who now that the connection must be severed extend to them many heart.
 felt expressions of deep regret at their de- parture, mingled with good wishes for thelr continued happiness and prosperity in their new home. ANON. WEDDING.-The most enjoyable event of the season, was the wedding on Cream Hill
 last Wednesday evening, of Miss Emily Reed
 and Newton c. W ickwire. of Goodland, Ind.
 The ceremony was performed by Rev. Wm,
 B. Clark of Norwich, Ct, a former pastor of
 the North Cornwall chusch. There were
 over one hundred guests to witness the cer-
 emony, and dispose of the good things with which the tables were literally loaded, and they did their work well, and soon retired to
 their homes, the younger females not for getting to take piece of the brides loaf
 home, over which to dream that their turn came next There was number of valuable
 presents of which the following is part
 Gold watch and cham from the groom to the
 bride jewel casket, A. McGowen set silver knives Julia Presher set spoons, and forks,
 Mrs. James Reed; silver cake basket, Chester
 Wickwire silver cake basket, Ingersoll and , Sidney Reed call bell, Mrs. E. M. Dean, MT.
 and Mrs. F. G. Dean, M. H. Dean; book of poems, Mrs. T. S. and Martha Gold castor l D. and J. Dean, M U. Dean, C. H. Preston napkin ring, fruit knife, and nut pick, Martha
 R. Presher; two decorated plates, Wm. B Clark one decorated plate, Miss Alice New [ inkstand and gold pen, Mr. and Mrs. C. F.
 Hanchett pair napkin rings, D. L. Smitf and wife, pair napkin rings, Anna aEd Ells Hanchett; sugar spoon, Mrs. H. c. Crandali butter knife, Mary Potter; pickle castor, G
 H. Oldfeld and sister; pickle castor, Mir. ant n Mrs. J. F. Reed picture frame, MT. and Mrs l Butler; butter knife, MT. and Mrs. Franl i, Hanchett; syrup cup, Baby New; fish knife 7 MT. and Mrs. R. F. Foster fruit dish, Mar 5 tin New and R. Reed; pin cushion, Mrs 0 Chas Wright; pair fancy baskets, Dr. ant a Mrs I. R. Sanford; decorated placque tn @ Misses Scoville; pair spoons, Mrs. Preston
 pair of comfortables, Ella Preston; tidy Mary White. X.
 East Canaan.
 n Surrounded on all sides by mountains, ou
 little village bears a very beautiful scenery l. Nothing is more interesting to the eye of tn k stranger than the sight of these mountains e one rising after another in an almost paralle .ee a line; these, in summer when the trees ar
 green, present a very picturesque appearance
 Not however losing their beauty when mott
 CT earth is clothed in her mapte of whit i'd but on the contrary looking very majestic, 8 'n they shoot upwards towards the beautifl ns nr blue sky with with their summits covere
 with snow It is very amusing to ascen .n <. one of these mountains on bright summer Id day when the horizon is clear; one would in m agine himself transported nearer the cele ot tial Armament. The mountains are not tf
 only objects that add beauty to the place,
 has quite number of pretty dwelling house ,o together with depot and school house. I'll
 latter is situated at the foot of hill in vel " pleasant locality, and it has quite spacio, n place, it's inhabitants being of a very enc Id getic disposition. It contains three furnace
 which give employment to a large number
 hands The process of melting the ore |. an object of great interest to the strange .. The furnaces are filled with pieces of ore, all
 heated, the ore melts and runs into grooves the floor When it cools it is taken out n the shape of bars pig iron they call
 The wants of the people are supplied |
 three stores, Messrs Dunning Adam & C. v, and Garfield. In the first named, Dunning'
 is inclosed the public post office.
 I, Such is a short description of East Canaan Q which is indeed very pretty place.
 We perceive that Master Richard Tor ts has again come home, and is likely to spen r the remainder of the winter in this plac n. Also Miss Mary Kegler, has returned fro no Vermont, where she has been making a sho is visit. c. L M. lg Kent.
 oy The cornet band at Kent will give danc CT for thclr Denent lnursuay evening, at u ,t Town hall. of The Masons of the St. Luke's Lodge. gay tn their sixth annual ball last Thursday evening lis Deacon Barnum and wife are now res de dents of our village, and moved to Kent la week Wednesday, having rented the hou gh owned by Mrs Wm. Judd MT. s. Barnu lis formerly lived in Kent, and we are pleased il, see hls familiar face with us again.
 nd The Episcopal Mite society will give
 sociable at the hali next Wednesday evenin