Connecticut western news., 1883-04-11
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It is with feelings of deep sadness that we record the death of our young friend, Miss Alice Leonard. Death seems terrible, even when it comes to those who have lived out their allotted years; but when it takes from our midst one so young, so full of life and hope, it is indeed sad. Miss Leonard was per son of peculiar cheerfulness of disposi- tion, kindness of heart and sympathetic nature, seeming always in good spirits and enjoying life to it's fullest extent. Her love of fun, her perpetual good na- ture were contagious,-one could not long endure fit of the blues in her presence. Last September she was taken seriously ill, but after few weeks was so much better that it was thought she would recover. Seven long months she has struggled with disease, being so weak a greater portion of the time that she could see no one except those who were her constant watchers. Her cheer fitness continued through her long ill., ness and, though she suffered much at times, she was very patient, never mur- mured, comforting her friends by say ing, 'I shall certainly get we'll" But it was ordered not to be. On Tuesday evening, April B. the tired spirit took it's flight and the worn body was at rest She will be much missed among her many friends and companions, at social gatherings, from her accustomed seat in the choir, of which she was helpful member but oh! how sadly missed in the home circle, by the loving father and mother,-the only daughter,-by her three brothers,-an affectionate sis ter, the life of their home. It is seldom that so many gather at the Congrega- tional church as were present at the fu- neral on Friday. The services, conduct ed by Rev MT Worse, were very solemn and impressive. Near the head of the casket was placed a pillow of white ; flowers in which was inserted in purple the beautiful sentence, sAlice at rest '
 At the right of the pulpit, tastefully ar-
 ranged on stand, was pillow composed of flowers of the brightest hue with sprays of smilax twining about and just above stood a cross of the same bright blossoms, all so emblematic of the , bright fife just gone. The choir seats
 were draped in black and white and { ', vase of callas was placed on the organ After the service, the casket was borne by six of her friends to it's last resting place, followed by the mournfu1 proces ' sion. We feel that we can truthfully
 say that MT Leonard's family have the
 heartfelt sympathy of their many
 friends in their deep afniction.
 SOUTH CANAAN.
 MT E. s. Haskins is in very feeble health.
 MT c. s. Connolly has purchased D fine pair of horses in Winsted.
 Mir John Crandan reports that hi ' hound went out for walk yesterda, I Sunday and came home accompanie' 0 by cosset lamb, the dog and lam1 l. trotting along amicably together. Botl ,- went into the house and lay down b. the fire side by side. The lamb had
 little strap about its neck and is evi 1T dently somebody's pet
 The weather grows more springlik y every day and the roads, having appal 1t ently reached their worst condition, mus ,f soon improve.
 d FALLS VILLAGE. " George H. Brown has moved frol at Cornwall Bridge to this place. r. William H. Sabin has sold his plac m in Lower City and moved here - Louis Neisner has re-opened his stol - and is ready for customers. ze William Dakin and Clarence Turn 8. work in Sharon.
 ln Billy Sullivan has returned to Nor u. Adams, Mass.
 ot Billy Colepaugh Of East Winsted W an in town, last Sunday.
 as The troutists report some fine catche
 The housewarming party at Edwa
 I. Howe's, Lime Rock station, la y Thursday evening, was largely attend' of and an enjoyable affair. Prof Lara he of Pittsfeld furnished the music al er dancing was kept up till morning. IT
 refreshments were immense and high
 palatable.
 CORNWALL BRIDGE.
 B.J. Bradley has received 19 carriage oi phaetons, two-seated wagons and lg- single and double harnesses which W Id. be sold at auction tomorrow, the 12t ng The Cornwall Bridge-Iron compa nd are repairing their store, putting in n oo- floor, changing post office and greatly -, modelling the office and store. lth
 ,a Moving has commenced and the m
 who is benefited will receive chron 'e WEST CORNWALL. :, Mir W. H. Snyder has moved il 'n0 rooms rented of T. J. Bosworth. ess
 Smith Bros spent last week peram7 ieS lating the dry goods and grocery est It lishments of New York
 ly' Dr Battam will not visit here az 4, under two months.
 me Joseph Madison mingled pleasure {