Connecticut western news., 1882-02-15

crash on Sunday, caused by the heavy weight of snow thereon. A horse hitched in under it at the time, very luckily broke loose and escaped unhurt.
 Minnie Cochrane on Friday evening last very pleasantly entertained about twenty five of her friends and school mates, the happv oc. casior being the anniversary of her eleventh birthday.
 Messrs. Charles R. Smith and Frank B Wood are the happy owners of new tele. graphic machines, which arrived in high. toned order last week. They are sound ing beauties, and are operated with about as much electric fluid as is necessary to produce two fiery brilliant sparks"
 At the weekly ''soiree" of the "secret seven" held last Friday evening, under the auspices of one of it's most prominent mem- bers, the initiatory services were extended ln the first degree" to ex president Waters of the governors light guard" who is enrolled as life member to fll a vacancy caused by the resignation of Edward the first"
 Moses Butler Esq speaks to all in glowing terms of the New Canaan nurseries. in whose interest he is at work, and has met thus far with good success Wick of Roches ter does not receive his orders, as was report ed recently. and fearing lest any should be misinformed in regard to his fruitful labors, we most cheertully give hlm the benefit of correction"
 Dr. C. s. Brewer has rented the drug store of MT W. H. Porter, taking possession of that department at once. The present stock of drugs the doctor will replenish with full assortment. assuring the public that first class drug store in every respect will soon be opened. We wish hlm the success he richly merits ANON HiIl River.
 MT. Edward Smith, son of Auren Smith, O: this place, who left here 24 years ago for the West, has returned for visit to his old home. MT Auren Smith is no better, and grave doubts are entertained as to his recov, cry.
 Mrs. Jarley has announced a week from next Friday night as the tune for her appear ance here.
 The roads have been pretty we'll blockaded, but are now getting ''broken in" again.
 Rumor saith we are to have new hotel.
 There was Stockbrldee slelgh ride party down last Friday night, and if nose is sym. bolical ot good time, they must have been full to overfowing' with enjoyment.
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 Russell Baldwin is home for few days
 There was pleasant party at MT. H. N Kasson's Thursday evening. The name surprise seems to have been misnomer Ed Pettis caught duck at Mill River the other day; he had to dive for it. An extra ! amount of steam at the paper mill dried his clothes. Ed. has been a better man ever since.
 The various teachers of the town are re- quested to collect all the books not yet paid for. before the close ofthls term, and bring | them to the chairman of the committee Copy books excepted.
 Deacon Jarvis Golfer died at his residence in the south part of the town Thursday after. ! noon, after long and painful illness. De- ceased was an influential citizen and a very worthy man. The funeral occurred on Sun day, Prof Frost officiating. MT. Edwin Booth is rather under the wealth CT, but attends to business a part of the time The next ladies' social is with Mrs. H. N Kasson, ThursdaYp m. Stage driver Brewer wants to sell his stage route, so as to engage in farming.
 The next reading circle will be held at Miss Melinda Webster's, Friday evening. Rev A N. Benedict delivered his lecture on the Centennial last Friday evening before the reading circle. It was very interesting and to one who had never been there, it was a treat worth listening to. It was also suggestive of thought.
 l Il l. Barber was home again over Sunday
 Mrs Russell Baldwin is sick at Deacon Golfers.
 l Those are nice looking brooms that broom maker Baldwin is sending of and selling They sciH sweep clean. TATTLE TALE. Huntsville.
 Charles Hanchett of Huntsville ha. sold g pair of horses to MT Loomis of Hartford Price not stated
 Quite sensation in Huntsville last Mon day night. A certain young man had got al ready to go and get his intended to attend g dance, when 'lo and behold." some one had stolen his horse. The lanterns began tc move in all directions some said the millen nium day is at hand The young man of six. ty years of course was wrathy "some;" the horse was found in H. E Wetherell's stable and went on his way rejoicing Moral: Il you cannot take joke, please do not give ohe. GUESS WHO. GhapinvtIIe.
 The final dividend on Landon Co.'S estatl was one-f fourth of one per cent, in additi, t' the t'.ree and one half already paid 1 c L, McElroy has moved from Michigan where he was burued out last summer, |, Baltimore.
 The death of the Funk child at Joyceville was not as bad as represented. Doubteas il died from the blow it received from the mother with billet of wood. thus causing brain fever, yet it lived Is days, and is 4 sad warning to parents. who govern the children with threats and blows, | Enst Canaan. l Sickness again prevails in our locality Mss Nellie Cartwright has been confined to the house for the past two weeks, but at the last account, she was feeling much better. Owing to the deep fall of snow there has not been a very large attendance at the dis t,ict school in this place, but it is hoped now 1 that the roads have haen ron1arad r,o,o