Connecticut western news., 1881-08-31

Farm" is to sell a quantity of stock, embrac. ing choice breeds of cattle, at auction, on Thursday, Sept. 18th. MT. Prescott has de. voted considerable time and attention to stock raising, and thoroughly understands the business. It is supposed that his new de- parture, the annual sale of stock will prove a'popular one, as it will enable farmers to re- cruit their dairy or beeves with stock which they know to be in good condition every way.
 Services were held on the camp ground last Sunday, notwithstanding the announce ment that there would be none. The exer- cises, however were ostensibly for the ben eft of those living or boarding on the grounds, who remained after the breaking up of the camp meeting proper Saturday night, al- though many attended from outside. The morning sermon was preached by Rev. J. W. Macomber, the afternoon by Rev. J. G. Oak ley, and thei evening sermon by Rev. Dr. Eddy, and they were pronounced three of the best sermons delivered during the entire meeting.
 The spectacle of four drunken men in variegated colors, in an open buggy, driving through the streets in the middle of the after noon on their way to camp meeting, is all right we suppose, but when the same load of bummers, in manifest defiance of all decency and public sentiment, pass suspicious look ing black bottle around from one to another, each taking a swig on the principal street, it would seem as if something should be done to teach them that, although they may have the supreme privilege of being hogs, they will not be allowed to advertise the fact that they are hogs, in their hosgish way, before the eyes of decent people.
 President Ackley of the Middlesex Mu- tual Insurance Co. was in town last Monday, and in company witlr agent Milton Roraback visited John Hussey, whose house and barn were burned down two or three days before, and adjusted his claim to his full satisfaction. And by the way, it eases the burden some. what, especially in the case of man of mod | crate means, when, after being burned out of
 
 smoking, a check for $1 $50 is placed in his hands with which to make new start, and that without any of the technical bubbles that frequently attend such settlements. The Sl5. which MT. Hussey invested in his insur- ance policy, was the best investment he ever made.
 Hon. B. G. Northrop secretary of the State Board of Education was in town last Friday, on his featuring tour. Conversng upon the subject of tree planting and prizes offered last spring as a stimulus to the setting out of shade trees in the towns in this region, MT. Northrop said that the prizes were not awarded because, owing to the lateness of the season when the offer was made, it was not as generally known as was desired, but next spring the offer will be renewed and those who have this season set out trees will get due credit therefor MT. Northrop is an enthusiast on the subject of village improve ment and adornment, and has exerted a greater influence toward the beautifying oi the villages of the state than any other man.
 Our Camp Meeting Daily News this year has been no less of a success as it's predecess- ors. That it has fully met the expectations oi it's readers was evident from the comments upon it, that were quite frequent at the Grove, where it's circulation was largest. Only those who understand the routine of weekly news. paper work, can fully appreciate the disad. vantages arising from a change of size and style, and from weekly to daily issue. The work however has been pleasant and exciting and although at times fatiguing, the office force being obliged to work until a. ID. daily, yet we look forward thus soon to nex year in pleasant anticipation of another siege, so to speak. Much credit is due Mir. M T. Pritchard of Boston, who hat the reportorial work in charge, and Mr. G D. Smelling of Sharon, hls able assistant fo the efficient manner Tn which they did theil work. Both won many new friends among camp meeting goers, ministers, etc. on the grounds, and it is universally hoped tha another camp meeting will find them there note book in hand.
 Last Friday morning at about o'clock the house of John Hussey, short distance below the camp ground, was discovered to be on fire on the north side near the kitchen MT. and Mrs. Hussey immediately on mak ing the discovery, gave the alarm and sci about saving their property, but so rapid was the progress of the flames that only a few articles of furniture and clothing were secured before the fire had gained such headway that it was impossible to rescue any more, and in a few minutes the structure was in ashes, de- stroying nearly all the furniture etc, and over S70. in money which was in a bureau drawer. As if to bear out the proverb that "Misfortunes never come singly," the next night the barn, few rods from the house, was destroyed by fire, and with it good horse, about 30 tons of hay and 100 shock of oats, besides large number of farming tools, flaming mill, etc. The property, including much that was not burned, was insured ii the Middlesex Mutual, through M Roraback the Company's Canaan agent, for $2, 245, and the loss was adjusted by the payment of Sl,85O, which was given MT. Hussey last Monday. He has no doubt the buildings were set on fire by some malicious person, and although he has no direct proof, yet he suspects cer- tain persons whose movements are now be- ing closely watched, and it is sincerely hoped that the guilty may be brought to justice. MT. Eussey will not rebuild at present. l The preliminary examination of the case, State vs. Lawrence Yorker, was held at town hall yesterday before Justice s. A. Bennett.