Connecticut western news., 1881-07-13

secton ana ot tnls vicinity, who sports a tall white felt hat, and is occasionally seen me. | andering up and down our principal thorough | fares with canS and valise strung over his back, was evidently trying hard to keep warm Sunday when the mercury indicated 92e in the shade, for he wore two coats, a vest heavy woolen pants,g and heavy shirt He should em:grate southward to spend the sum- mer.
 MT, Thomas Jennings, formerly of this place, but latterly of Waverly, N. Y., was i struck by a locomotive at that place one day | last week, from which his injuries proved fatal living only two hours after. His fu- neral took place at the Catholic cemetery last Thursday, long procession following his body to the grave. He was a moulder by trade, and was 37 years of age.
 Henry Prescott, Esq. of Litchfield, guardi- an of the minor who seeks to get his rghttul | share of the Dean property, was in town Sat- ! urday. He is the gentleman who brings pro- ceedings against the estate. The Court of Probate will appoint new administrator on | the estate of Daniel Dean, winch has been offered to gentleman in this village. We understand the court will open the settlement of the estate, the son having arrived at the proper age (l8) to choose guardian. Last Wednesday while uncoupiing cars north of the depot, Mir. Charles Dauchy was standing on car which when the pin was pulled, started up suddenly, throwing hin of, and the car running over him, mangled him badly about the hip. He was imme dhtely | carried home, and the best medical aid sum- moned, and it was decided not to amputate | the limb at the time, and three physicians met ! there Monday, and it again was decided mad visable to take it of, at least for the present. The Railroad company have men to take care of him, and he is we'll cared for, but the chances of his complete recovery are not the most fattering. IDLEwHD. East Canaan. As.s.- An amusing school meeting took place in our central district last Saturday night. The principal object of the meeting was to'elect 8 committee for the year ensuing, as successor | to John Calvin. After considerable chin music ballot was taken with the following result: James Mccormick received Is votes, John Calvin 5 and James Tierney 1. Calvin moved another informal ballot with precisely the same result. Evidently each faction" was bound to stick. Then press gang was sent out for Calvin recruits, and found none willing to mix up with the solemn affair. A dozen ballots were taken in every conceivable form they were dropped into hats, sent by proxy, laid on the table, shot from a gun, given by exclamation, "rase your right hand," written in French English, Spanish and Greek, but the last ballot left the verdict just where the first one found 1t, whereupon
 Calvin wrathfully insisted that the whole
 thing was illegal, and he would therefore
 call another meeting, to come to some con-
 clusion, next Saturday night, when a real
 pleasant and enjoyable entertainment will
 probably await those who take the trouble to
 be present at the school house. SUE.
 Cornwall Bridge.
 Miss Emily J. Nickerson closed her second
 school year in the Bridge district Saturday,
 with most excellent examination. Every
 thing was done thoroughly, as Emily can't
 help it-she must do we'll. The examination
 lasted all day, and was completed in fine
 style, notwithstanding the mercury indicated
 the warmest day yet Edith Wadhams re-
 ceived the diploma of honor, for universal excellence in studies, and regularity of at. tendance. But honorable mention was made
 of Edith Benedict, providentially interrupted
 in her studies, also of Inez Studley Della Sturges,. George H. Beers, James Holahan
 and Willie Sturges. Nine scholars were pres
 ent every day of the term of 60 days. The
 percentage of attendance for the term is 81.
 Good progress in studies was apparent; obe
 dient and hearty spirit in performing tasks
 and enthusiastic attachment to the teacher
 were shown. She will be secured if possible for the same school another year. MT. Beers
 is the faithful committee, having filled the
 place for seven consecutive years. His man.
 agement has secured the confidence of the
 patrons of the school, so that he is now sup
 ported cordially by them. This district re
 bukes the vices of changing teachers and ot
 changing committees, by the success it has
 had. CHAs. N. FITCH, School Visitor.
 CollinsvIIle.
 Clayton w. Atwalter had his shoulder broken by being thrown from horse. Peter Longin broke his arm July lst, by a f fall from an apple tree.
 Frank Garfield broke his leg while wrest ling July 4th.
 f Lewis Reynean whose leg was amputatet :, May l4th. IS now around on crutches William W..Huntly, formerly of Mill River who was severely injured by a fall severa weeks since, is now able,to walk with cane Walt Garrett of Nepaug was 92 years ol' F June 30. D. E. Il. . WctRug.
 ED. NEws:-The following is the repor
 of the Wetaug school for the summer term The school closed July 9th, with dialogue :. and recitations by the pupils. The roll c f honor for the term is as follows: Mary Cog @ gin, Allie Scoville Annie Hicks and Freddi F. Calender have been neither absent nor tardy : Hattie Scoville has been present every day and Timothy Goggin absent but one day r Mamie Hicks, Michael, Martin, Timothy, an # Walter Goggin were net tardy. Hattie Sec r vile received prize for department Ali l, Sardam for penmauship, Freddie Callende e and Timothy Goggn for spelling. t GRACE LEE, Teacher.
 Ch0piMvilie.
 r I'd frOI 7 New Haven, are spending few days 6 - Twin Lakes Mrs. Judd is grand daughte n of the late Mrs Douglas of this place. X. 8 SOuGhficId.
 @ Miss Lizzie Clark closed her school in th D Smith district Friday.
 a The Canaan Valley boys were beaten thre l. tallies in the game of wicket on the 4th 8 They paid for the supper and helped to es l. it. They want to try it over some time g The score was 2l3 to 2lO. Jas. Pettis sati: t fled every one but himself in his umpiring. @ L. Babb has a pear tree in blossom. Tn T other day, Mrs E. D. Harmon found anothe e lusus m0turR in the shape of an egg with h aohSte yolk
 Q B. F. Parsons, former principal of sout d Berkshire Institute, was here making calls o ], old pupils
 @ Our village has been much improved, h s the making of new, and repairing of the ol
 sidewalks. We.haye been spared the neee
 sity of pasturipg ':Qld MulleyPI on the greer
 as it has beep neatly clipped
 ,rm Il. Ellis, a former resident, and no q teacher at int, ;, Aouth; will occupy Rev, A. D Benedicts pulpit next Sum- morning e Henry VanDeusen finished his haylng . three days, and left Thursday night for Bui q 1 eale.
 t Mrs, Alice E. Cooke is expected to arriv d here Wednesday p. m.
 n Mrs. Warren, of Dalton, a speaker of wid