Connecticut western news., 1882-04-19

court at Litchneld last week. One gentleman drove home with tour ia the wagon in three hours = distance of twenty miles. l Rev. J L Gamble has been appointed b, conference to the pastorate of the Nethodis church in this place another year. New books have been added to the Sunda, School library to the number of one hundred and thirty three.
 The lady who taught languages at Prot huronrt's school the last term, will no teach there this term, but is endeavor,ng tc get pupils enough to start school here.
 A large fire on the mountains between her, and West Cornwall Monday night presented fins sight, but the damage done must have been large amount. Ip1Rw11n
 MT. K. h. Dsan of Bridgeport spent the Sabbath at home.
 MT John Wood sits on the jury's bench a, New Milford this week.
 Ethan Bosworth has nearly recovered from hs recent encounter with some full Rrswr measlea
 Edward Kahlsr has arrived home from Bridgeport, and all the band boys hope he'. come to stay.
 Cochrans Bros. this year present th. "Economist," g perfect gem of an oil stove for $e.oo.;
 MT. and Mrs- Elias R. Hart arc pleasantly located in the Wheaton House.
 Ransom F. Smith experienced last week 6 good shaking up" behind his runaway horse Fortunately no severe injuries were sustained
 Mr. Luke Nickerson and family of Brook. Held have moved to the house owned by B. J Bradley. Mir. Nickerson was former resi- dent of this village, and his return is veloon. cd by all
 Charlie Whitney, while swinging the axe like . young pioneer. cut his foot quite severe. ly, laying hin by on tho shelf for some time, it is feared.
 "Comical Brown" appears in Bee Hive hall on Friday evening of this week with a new and attractive programme, which insures a rich treat to the fun loving audience that will bs sure to greet him at his second coming. Dr. 0. s. Brewer has been making some desirable and long needed changes in his new drug store, besids having it kalsominsd and renovated from garret to cellar. The docto, has been down to New York lately and pur. chased with that extreme care obtained only by leug personal experience in the business, a large and complete stock of drugs. In addi. ton to all the standard medicinal preparations ohemieals, stc., may also be found full line of perfamery, iewelry, toilet and fancy arti. cies ip eadlsss variety, both beautiful and us"'"- ANON. Ashley Falia.
 In the deatb Of Johl S. Pease, Ashley Fa!.is has lost the oldest inhabitant of the viii lsgs. MT. Pease was born and always hvet in the house where he died, it being the old homestead of his father, Allen Pease, who died S9 years ago this month. Since tha, time MT. Peass has buried his mother, his frs, wife, two daughters, and his youngest son JosePh l. Psase, who died June 30th, 1878 he being the founder, and at that time the 1 editor of the CoASsorIoUrs WESTERN NEWS ME Tease has two sons and one daugh, CT living. John Pease, Jr. lives in Colhusville. George Pease lives m Mt Carmel, and Mrs Henry Joyner lives near Falls Village MT Pease was truly an honest man in hu dealings with others, and an excellent neigh. Dor to his intimate friends, and not often say ing much about those with whom he was no, intimate His memory was good in regard ,. what transpired fifty or sixty years ago be,ng almost an encyclopaedia in regard to the pas, of Ashley Falls Mir Pease leaves widow his second wife, Mrs. Julia Doten Pea SC. who ''aathe sympathy of the community 2.
 The funeral Of Ar. J. S. Peaae was held in the church Sunday afternoon. The church was filled with friends and acquaintanees of the deceased.
 Mr. Heaton is improving the appearspce Of his house, with new paint. A valuable horse belonging to Myron DeckeT died last Thursday. The festival and package party at T.sRoy's hall last "Wednesday night. was a success, the young ladies realizing thirty seven dol. lars for their labor. They organized as a band of "Willing Workers" a few months ago, and have met weekly to prepare for the festival, and are deserving much credit for the interest and zeal they have manifested in their work. Thsytpropose using thelr funds to replenish the Sunday Scheal library. It is hoped thair work will not stop here, but that they will continue the good work begun. and make thsir elder sisters blush for their lack of interest in suoh matters. Kind friends open your doors to the"Wlling Workers" and give, them cordial welcome, for they deserve it, Nor would I forget to add that the young ladies extend a vote of thanks to the young men. who have 60 kindly assisted them by their presence aad their n,te, at their weekly gatherings. c.Lk. seushfteia.
 NWs Parsons has just returned from weeks sojourn ''down the country" He looks as if he fared well down there, and he says business ls lively.
 MT. Edwin Baldwin has been out estab. fishing agencies for Hammond's Cottage Colors. He now has eight MT. Wm. R. Baldwin sells these pants here, so that par. ties desiring them will not have to go up the | high hill" to see Edwin.
 Mrs. Jennie Baldwin is to act as head clerk for Wm. R Baldwin the coming summer.
 Miss Lizzie Clarke has rssigued her school in the Norton district, and is suocee ded by Miss Belle A. Parsons. We started Henry VanDsusen of . week l too soon, but we are willing to rub out and 1 begin anew, and start him of again this | week if his health his good enough.