Connecticut western news., 1882-08-09

were elected for the ensuing year: J. D. Hubbard, President; C. H. Weising, Treasur- CT and Commissary; J. B. Fenton, Secretary. On motion, it was decided to accept the in- vitation of Mr. Ava Root and go into camp at the "Parrott House," Cannan Mountain, on Saturday, August 12th.
 A new time table went into effect on the Hartford and Connecticut Western road last l Monday. Two new trains will be be put on, 1 one leaving Hartford at 6:10 A. M for Wins ted, and the other, through train to the l Hudson, leaving at 6i45. Returning, the 822 A. N. and from the Hudson at 6:3O P. M. Changes of the running time of the present | trains are not yet announced.
 The ice cream festival held in the Confer. ence room at East Canaan, last Friday even 1 ing was largely attended, and the edibles 1 patronized to the extent that to the casual observer, the thought would occur that an | opportunity to eat was not often afforded, in | that vicinity. But of course as this was the object of the entertainment, the managers felt gratifed, as the satisfying of the "inner man" was an aid to the success financially.
 -One of our correspondents mentioned 8 case of three Epic nicers," at High Rock Grove, last week, who narrowly escaped death | from hunger. ''At the grove they could find nothing for sale but lemonade and ice cream" Our correspondent must have been misinform- | ed, for we have letter from the Grove, which informs us that there is good restaurant at that place which furnishes good dinners every day and furthermore, the pubic are invited to come and see for themselves. The next meeting of the "Housatonic Valley Preachers Association will be held at Falls Village Aug 14th. 10 A. M, Business; 1030, Paper, ,on Methods of Pastoral Work, :" by H. w. Byrnes-to be followed by discus sion; 11:45, sketch of sermon by N. L. Heroy P. NJ Discussion-" Sense of Honor in Christians" by G. D. Townsend; 3:ao, "How can we contribute to the success of our Local Meetings,S' G. B. Mead 7:3o, Addresses by Rev. A. H. Ferguson, Presiding Elder of the District, and Rev. David .McCartney, of Lee. Free return tickets on Housatonic railroad. | What might have terminated in a serious accident, occurred last Sunday night, near Winsted, on the H. $ c. W. R. R. In the train was car loaded with lumber, and in passing sharp curve, stick of timber fell off in such manner, that one end struck the caboose and the other end was on the ground. One side of the car was torn away and the in- ternal arrangements badly demoralized. Through misplaced switch, at station east of Winsted, the engine met with an acci- stituted at Winsted. This was the first trip of the night freight with the new arrange ments and rather a disasterous one.
 | Some darkies called at Frank Van Deu- sens farm house, Sunday, and represented to the inmates that Mr. Van Deusen had told them that they could use one of his horses, and thereupon went to the stable, and htched up one of the best, to a stylish buggy and took a drive. The old adage was almost l true in this case, and they nearly Erode a free horse to death." Officer Robert Van Deusen was called upon to investigate the matter, and he politely informed the darkies, that he would like their presence before Jus tice Bennett. Thertrial was held Monday and resulted in their being bound over to the September term of the Superior Court at Litchfeld.
 The pew time table of the H. t c. W. R. R. is out and took effect last Sunday. The
 following changes were made. Going east trains leave Canaan as follows: Through
 Freight l:oo; Passenger 9:34; Freight ll:5o A. M, Passenger 800; Passenger 4:32; Milk
 8:15; Sunday Milk 3:Oa; P. M. Going west
 trains leave Canaan as follows: Freight 3: 100
 Passenger $50; A. M. Passenger 12:40
 Passenger and Freight l245; Milk $50
 Passenger 6:36; Sunday Milk 3:2o; M
 With so many trains meeting and turning
 around here, on the H. & c. W. R. R., 6
 turn. table is an absolute necessity, and the
 company recognizing thls fact, have made ar
 engagements to put one in near the depot. A short time since we reported the find. ing of the dead body of Wells Root, of South Canaan, on the Housatonic Railroad, near
 Falls Village. At that time it was thought that he had met his death by the cars, but on further investigation, 1t seems that there is some possibility and probability of foul play
 and a colored man named Byron Rice, IS men ) toned as one who could give light on the sub j. ject. As near as we can ascertain the fact. are as follows: Rice and Root had been to 3 gether nearly the whole day, and both wer
 considerably under the influence of liqnol l. but were friendly. In tho evening Rice wen ), to Halls store and purchased some groceries ]. and then with Root started for South Canaan r. walking on the track. This was the last see
 of them that evening, but where Root wa ,- found dead, were also found tea, salt an l. other goods bought at Halls store that even d ing by Rice. Rice claims that both were ir
 toxicated, and that they lay down on tn
 track, and that his (Rice's) wife found hir n there and took him home, but left Root layin 10 on the track. This is rather 'sflimsy" ozi5 10 Rice is considered desperate character, an 7r is under arrest. A thorough investigation h. being made
 BERKSHIRE COUNTY