Connecticut western news., 1883-11-28

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 tendent. Arthur has as good a chanc, to rise as Stillson had.
 Tomorrow night (Thursday) the grand concert by Roxy will take place. Don't eat so much turkey that you can not attend, as under those circumstances you would miss an instrumental concer rarely excelled outside of large cities In addition to the artists who have beer advertised to appear, Sig. Laraja vii bring professional clarionet player who will assist in the concert and also in the Promenade which follows. Se- lect your reserved seats early. Fol sale at the post office.
 That mysterious circular enclosure. known as Hubbards park, recently con structed at Union depot, IS neat and handy and can be used for various pur- poses as occasion requires. It is a suit able place for flower garden, fountain, Canaan Cornet band stand, calf pen, skating rink, walking match, slugging match, selling Coney Island sandwiches, pool selling, stock exchange, counting votes on election day and many other purposes, but we think Hubbard intends to fill it with snow or turkeys before New Years
 MT John B. Potter of New Marlbo- TO went to work at his timber job on Dry Hill, the morning of the 2Oth, ap- parently as well as usual. As he did not return at night, his family became alarmed and turned out with the neigh bors to search for him. The body was found in the woods the next morning and an autopsy was held at which 1t was ascertained that he died of heart disease. MT Potter was 51 years old, brother of Mrs Henry Williams of this place and well known hereabouts. He was depu- ty sheriff for & time and has been con- nected with the Housatonic Agricultu- al society's fairs number of years.
 The Wangum hose company were out for practice last Friday afternoon. They wished to test the efficiency of the company, also ascertain the condition of the hydrants. The hydrant corner of Main and Railroad streets was first ex- amined. After working half an hour and trying several different wrenches the cap on the hydrant was finally re- moved and stream of water obtained. Had there been fire in progress, the building would have been destroyed while trying to open the hydrant. Three other hydrants were visited and inspected, but less trouble was experi- enced with them. Steps have been talk en to render the hydrants serv1ceable at any moment. The parade of the fire department was very grand and impos- ing, spectators thronged the sidewalks to witness the parade. The line of march extended from Railroad street down Main street to West Main, down West Main to J. w. Peet's residence, then returning to Railroad street, the company proceeded to the desert near Union depot, where it was reviewed by General Rogers, who likes water, there fore he is partial to fire companies, The hose cart is an elaborate one and were it not for the pyramid of hose it contained it would have been taken for Fuller & Peet's hand cart.
 The funeral of Miss Caroline R. Ja- cobs was attended last Friday afternoon at her late residence. Rev David Phillips conducted the services. He preached very appropriate and impress sive sermon, full of comfort. He spoke very feelingly of the noble christian character of the deceased and the value of her life work, her perfect faith in Christ, her entire submission to his will, her resignation during her long years of sickness and her triumphant death. A large circle of friends and neighbors fol- lowed the remains to their last resting place in the cemetery at Weatogue. Miss Jacobs life has been one of self sacrifice and has been spent in minister ing to the comfort of others. Her fath- CT was in feeble health for many years and her sister was an invalid for 25 years and during all these long weary years, she ministered to their comfort. When ever she could be spared from the sick chamber she worked for neighboring families and her earnings were largely used to procure medicine or something for the relief or comfort of her invalid father or mother. This self sacrifice has characterized her life A cancer was the cause of her death. She has been afflicted with this terrible disease for six years. She suffered for two years before any member of the family knew of her aff1iction. She was 10th to inform them because she knew they would be anxious and she spared them two years of anxiety. Her loss will be keenly felt and the surviving brothers and sister have the sympathy of the en- tire community.
 St Joseph's church was filled last Thursday, by the friends of the contract ing parties, to witness the marriage oi MT Thomas Shields to Miss Kate Nc Guire. After the ceremony reception was held at the residence of the brides parents and as fine dinner was served as one could wish for. The newly mar ried couple have our best wishes for s happy and prosperous tourney throuoI