Connecticut western news., 1882-08-09
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Jaqua and H. c. Crandall are drawn as jurors to serve in that capacity, which commences the 18th, at Litchtield.
 The having season is nearly over, most far mers having finished haying are now harvest ing oats. The excessive heat and drouth has parched the pastures, and feed for cattle is short, and many of the brooklets have ceased to flow.
 The picnic excursion to Parlor Rock and Bridgeport, Saturday, required a train of six cars which were well loaded with excursion ists, and fully one half went on to Bridgeport, arriving at nine thirty A. M., allowing them six hours to remain in that city, many of whom improved the opportunity of visiting Seaside Park, and a bath in the sound The grounds at Parlor Rock have been somewhat improved, since the last excursion from this place, and swings arc put up in every avail able spot, and large eating pavilion stands on the north side of the grounds, and foun- tain on the west sida, with water as pure as crystal, quenches the thirst of all who quaff its silver-like waters, and the lake was liter ally alive with youths, who piled the oars OCT it's placid waters. The grounds are rented for the season by MT. George H. Beck of Bridgeport, who manages the excursions and supplies crockery, ice, etc., required by the excursionists and the courtesies shown there on that day were highly appreciated, and many thanks are rendered MT. Beck for the same One hundred and ninety-nine tickets were sold, and the younger portion went free.
 Posters for the Eastern Butcher at Amenia and Union Park Horse Association are out and will come off at the former place September 5th, 9th and 7th, and at this place September 18th and 14th. Six purses are offered, No. 1, for best horses owned in Dutches, Columbia and Litch6eld counties, purse of $150-the same for best pacing horses, two purses of $50, for horses that have never beaten minutes and 2:3S respectively. Purse No. 5, for horses that have never beaten 2:45, purse of $15O is offered, and $20O is offered, for best trotting, by horses that have never made better record than 2:34. Charles Walsh is Secretary of the Butcher Society, and Henry Gaylord, Secretary ofthe Union Park Society, and entries will close, Aug. twenty, eighth.
 IDLEwILD.
 West COrnWaIls
 Miss Kate Clererdon of Brooklyn, arrived home last Friday, for her annual visit.
 Miss Mary Wells and Mattie Lyons of New York, are guests of MT. and Mrs. John Wood.
 Extensive repairs are going on at the Union Shear Co.'S works; also at Smith & Sons feed mill.
 Mrs. Christian Mitchell, accompanied by her son and daughter, from Williamsburg, N r., are visiting friends in this village.
 Charles Snyder, the champion ball player, left last week for Norwich, where he has found employment in shear factory.
 The dentist from New Milford, according to the notification last week, will be on hand Friday Let him see all the "grumblers" for the last time.
 Last Friday evening was the occasion of a grand reception given by Hon. T. s. Gold, at the return of his daughter Carrle from her bridal tour. The event was largely attended i; a bountiful collation. was magnifcently spread and general sincere and hearty congratu. lations rendered. As near as we can learn, all kissed the bride and went home happy.
 On Friday ofnext week, August eighteenth, is billed a grand picnic to Parlor Rock. under the auspices of our Cornet Band, which promises, with it's many attractions to sur- pass anything heretofore presented by the band; it bespeaks glorious time. The round trip costs only 75 cents, with fun enough while there to cover twice the expense, such as climbing greased poles, wheelbarrow and sack races, etc. Tickets can be procured from any member of the band, and it is hop ed all will avail themselves of the opportu. nity for day of real pleasure land amuse. ment. ANON
 East Canaan.
 Geo. Beebe is able to be out again.
 Tobacco growers are complaining of dry weather.
 The potato crop will be alm ost failure in this section.
 MT. J. N. Fox is recovering after two years sickness. Dr. Burtch is treating him.
 Beardsley & Mundry are giving the inside of our Church an improved appearance.
 E. R. Lorrain is putting up a new dwelling house for Geo. Beebe, near the John Beebe residence.
 James Drake goes to Norfolk this week to engage in the business of blacksmithng at the Cordially shop. Jim. is a frst-class horse shoer, and we wish him success
 The festival Friday evening was, largely attended. Canaan Cornet Band discoursed some very fine music on the occasion, for which our citizens would tender thanks.
 The Sabbath Sahool of the East Canaan Congregational Church will go to Lakeyille, Wednesday, August 16th, for their annual excursion and picnic. The school and their friends will be carried at reduced rates in special cars on the train, leaving East Canaan at $40, and Canaan $50, A. M. OCCASIONAL.
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 Miss Belle Parsons is visiting at Judge Granger's.
 Thermometers in cool places have registered 93 degrees.
 Miss Emma Adams of Holyoke, is visiting her cousln, Miss Gussie Cook.
 Unless there is rain soon, the potato crop will be failure hereabouts.
 Miss Aggie Palmer gave party to her young lady friends, last Thursday.
 Mrs. Chas. Cook, daughters and son, have hean lnokinn on ns aftar rnnrn tnnn n ,ron.,u