Connecticut western news., 1883-10-31
WEST CORNWALL.

to thompson, Ct., the present week.
 MT George Potter has a colt which weighs 545 pounds and is only A. months old.
 Squire A. D. Warner's residence is being painted previous to his exit to Woodbury. James A. Ford is doing the work.
 Charles Nodine, superintendent of David O'Cain's homestead for several years, leaves for Florida about the mid dle of next month.
 Barnum's greatest show on earth, passed through this place en route for It's winter quarters at Bridgeport on the night of the 18th.
 The New York party which took a pleasure ride up the Hudson valley and down this valley, stopped over night at the Mansion House in this village, last week.
 The depot platform is being repaired. It has needed it for a good while. The hatchway was closed the greater part of last week, but is now open again for we don't know how long. AvERYDR1cUs.
 Our esteemed correspondent has faithfully discharged his duties for about five years. We hope the readers of the NEWS appreciate the time and labor required during this period to present them each week with items to interest them. It is no easy task to be good correspondent and contribute weekly store of news and general in- formation for the public. Our cor respondent finds that his increasing business demands nearly every moment of his time and for while he asks a respite from the correspondents duties. Ii faithful service entities any one to 8 respite, then he certainly has earned 8 vacation. He has not deserted the NEWS, but has secured the services of another person for temporary correspon- dent and will also keep an eye open for an item and report it to him. .-Ed.
 GREAT HARRINGTON.
 A large lot of corn remains in the field and farmers are blue over so much dismal weather.
 Mrs Margaret Welch, native of Ire land, died last week at the age of 85 and was buried Sunday.
 MT John A. Cone died very suddenly last week. He went to bed as usual. was taken with difficulty of breathing and died in few moments. He was e4 years old.
 Another grand organ concert occurs at the Congregational church this even ing. Frederick Archer of New York will preside at the organ and very in- terestlng program has been arranged.
 South Berkshire cheese factory, which has been in charge of that veteran cheese maker, Joseph Lawton formerly of Go- 'hen, will close the seasons run about November 1. There are some very fine cheese on the shelves at the factory now 'eady for the fall and winter trade.
 At the Republican representative con- 'ention for the seventh Berkshire dis r1ct, held at the Town hall in this viii age last Saturday, Alfred s. Fassett was nominated as candidate for represen- atlve to the general court at Boston. dr Fassett is the proprietor of the city tore In this village and is gentleman the highest responsibility. The Dem crats hold their convention tomorrow nd will have to present their best man candidate or their defeat is certain. It IS the chances are in favor of the republicans who generally have a ma ority in this district.
 NORFOLK.
 Ben Brown made Norfolk visit one ay last week.
 MT 0. H. Smith is soon to occupv he new Reyes house. Druggist Johnson is already stockino p with holiday goods.
 The Gilbert family concert, last Thurs ay evening, was well attended and ave good satisfaction.
 The approaching election is to a cer- m extent taking the place of school latters In the minds of the people. Thus e may be eased down to auietness uce more. AUREvoIR. MT Jerome Shears has been visiting New York state
 Mrs Henry Coon has been yisitino tends in Boston Corners. Tonight Senator George F. Hoar Ill speak in the Town hail.
 Miss Lucia Peck has beautiful cac- IS with l3O blossoms and buds.
 MT and Mrs Burt Roys, formerly of 1ls place, are residing in Edinburgh. Last Saturday evening the third quar- .rly conference was held at the Metho- lst parsonage.
 The presiding elder did not preach 'st Sabbath eve, as expected, on ac- punt of illness. Rev Fields Hermance has commanooa serles ot Sabbath evening discourses the holy scripture.
 MISS Mary Leonard has supply of Ice Jersey waists and mittens which le would like to sell reasonably. $ MT and Mrs Taft have moved to New fltlan, Conn. Mrs Taft has learned le art ot kensington painting and will 5 glad to teach it. : MT 5. A. Weaver met those who wish belong to his class in vocal music 1r1ng the winter, in the Congregation 7 chapel the other evening.