Connecticut western news., 1882-12-06
NOR FOLK.

will deny it. Certainly but very few in town are so ignorant of the facts as "Floe" claims to be. Now I have nei- ther assailed or alluded to the ability of either of the men, but since my friend has brought the subject up, I must ask him to show wherein either of our hon. ored men this year are so far superior to many here who have never been similar ly honored Taking as sample Dea- con Proctor and MT. Seymour-rival of integrity, of high social standing and are respected by the whole community, and I defy anyone to question their ability, and my dear sir, you get decid- edly ''off your nut when you talk about ''honor seeking the man" for here you find them right before your caucus and they were rejected. Why? Be- cause they would not SCOUT the country far and near for nights before the nomi- nation, destroying the peaceful slum- bers of politicians and picking up the shaky voters-they are above it. There are many just such gentlemen here, as old or older than our present members. Still you want 'honor to seek the man. :" Actions speak louder than words. It Is true we want our lawmakers men that will protect our homes-not men that have jepordized our public peace and happiness for years tFloe" can immortalize himself now by explaining away these mysteries so that we can all go in and elect the gentleman for life, and bring unity to the party. One in- fuential republican of the true blue stamp in painfully sympathetic man. ner recently expressed himself as having to swallow a great deal, but was and should be a republican. His swallow ing propensities are simply little more elastic than ours. Party ties are strong I know, and many man voted the republican ticket through principle and not for respect or love for candidates, and others, alas, we are told chose an untimely death; so few each year drop out. This year. gentlemen, you have probed a wound that was trying to heal and had better been untouched. By and-by you will look back upon the in discreet past with remorseful tears and repentance will not save the party then.
 AUREvOIR.
 GREAT HARRINGTON
 The Congregational church is now enclosed and ready for interior work.
 People are lamenting that they have to mount their wagon again after few days of good sleighing.
 MT. Collins Wadhams and family are spending few days with friends in Cornwall and Goshen.
 Mr. and Mrs. c. H. Bassett returned from their bridal trip on Saturday even. ing by the way of Falls Village, Conn spending Thanksgiving with Dr. P. M Jaqua, uncle of the bride.
 The ball given by the Hope drum corps was attended by between two fine time. The music was by Becker's orchestra of Pittsfeld and of course was such as to inspire all who love a may dance.
 The month of November closed with the annual Thanksgiving day, which was observed generally and particularly throughout the town; services were held in the Episcopal and Methodist churches, the Congregational society uniting with the Methodist.
 On Tuesday the 29th occurred the marriage of Miss Mamie Chittenden tc Mir. Timothy Hopkins both of Sar Francisco, Cal. Among the guests were fine families from that place; our ow1 town was represented by Dr. Camp family. Among the many elegant pres ents was diamond and pearl necklace imported from Europe and costing $2O. GOO, from Mrs. Mark Hopkins. The, returned to their summer residence il this town to spend Thanksgiving, an' this week Monday they left for Califo1 mia via Southern Pacific R. R. A. WEST CORNWALL.
 Wm. G. Wood has gone to New Tor to spend the holidays.
 Mrs. Wm. c. Rogers and family leav this week for Bridgeport where the, will permanently reside.
 MT. Joseph Hughes of Woonsocket R. I. gave thanks with his brothe George this year.
 Rev. W. Spaulding and family cam up to spend Thanksgiving and remaine with us over the Sabbath.
 James H. Ford is in Hudson, N. whither he has gone to visit his nephe' James Page, who is seriously ill.
 At Cochrane Bros. s emporium, S Nicholas will soon reign supreme owe the largest and finest stock of Christina goods ever received.
 Calvin o. Butler gave his friend quite surprise last Saturday when arrived so unexpectedly from Missou after an absence of nearly eight years.
 Mrs. Wm. Howard started on Monda for Dakota to visit her son and daughte who are located there in horishing an rapidly growing village near the Jame river.
 Geo. Harrison Jr. accompanied h his sister Ella, who is to become prof cient in the art of painting, has left ft the winter term at the academy in Wi braham, Mass.
 Luke Nickerson left on Monday, fc Rockford, Ill. to engage in shear ia tory with brother-in-law, who alread IS doing a thriving business ther, His family will follow him when he ge } thoroughly established.
 About dozen lads with their lassi went up the valley to the happy land Canaan, Thanksgiving night to he Rocco and his musical troupe and we highly pleased with the entertainment It is with sadness that we are so SOC obliged to chronicle the sudden death another of our most worthy citizen Mr. Elias Scoville died at his residen( at Colds mills, Sunday afternoon, aft an illness of few days, caused fro blow received on the head while sho ing an OK. The funeral will be atten ed this Wednesday, afternoon at ol o'clock Our former pastor, Rev. Charl Wetherbv is expected here to officiate
 ANON. SOgJEHElELD. Mrs. Benedict has returned home.