Connecticut western news., 1883-01-03
SALISRU RY.

SALISBURY.
 Fred Jewell, counsellor at law from New Hartford, spent Sabbath with his friends.
 Rev MT Reid preached very interest ing sermon on Dec. A, from Mathew 2: and ?. He showed clearly and con- clusiyely that science and religion were perfectly harmonious. The music was specially fine as we'll as grand and glo- rious-no better has been produced here in the history of the church. MT George Burran possesses remarkably rich and strong bass voice; Mrs Mary Griggs ren- dered her difficult solo with sweet and cultivated soprano voice; and Mrs Emma Wilson's singing was particularly prom inent and melodious when the chorus of voices seemed to be dying away; and the effect was heavenly.
 A very serious case of kidnapping oc- cured in this town a short time since. Mrs Henry Bushnell is the mother of two beautiful girls. Her husband has laft her and gone west, and she is now Myron Conklin's housekeeper. Ava, brother of Henry's, living in Pennsyl- vania, called upon Mrs Bushnell, osten- sibly for the purpose of procuring pho- tographs of the girls. Shesat once con- sented, provided she could accompany them. This was readily granted and they started for Millerton. Having reached the corner near MT George Bushnell's, team was in readiness and the girls were quickly transferred from one conveyance to another, and letter was handed to Mrs Bushnell by Alexan- der, with the remark: 'sThat will ex- plain all, and were driven post haste to Falls Village, and put on board the cars bound for New York. Like Rachel of old, Mrs Bushnell refuses to be com forted." What MT Conklin will do in the premises is not yet fully developed.
 Again is this community called upon to mourn the loss of an honorable mem Der of the medical profession. Dr Blod- get departed this life Dec. 22, in full hope of 0 glorious immortality. He was an invalid for some months but his disease did not assume symptoms of an alarming nature till 8 short time before his death. His difficulties were of a complicated character. His heart, kid neys and liver were all more or less af- fected. He was born in Concord, N. H. in the year 1842, and consequently at the early age of 40 years has passed away He graduated with high honors at Dart mouth College, studied medicine and soon entered the army and acquitted him. self very respectfully. His family is one of the old families of the state, descend ing from revolutionary stock, and his father was an intimate associate and 0 lifelong friend of President Pierce. The Doctor inherited the sterling quail ties peculiar to New England character. He was strictly honest, upright ln his dealings, and was in the highest and
 
 As physician he was learned, and might have occupied the front rank in his profession. His patients welcomed him as an angel of mercy, and the cheer ful friendly greeting which he gave them was worth more to them than his medicine. He will be long remembered in tho fam i1ios to xybo,,o lo ,,o:,:a4o.ol as physician of marked ability, of fine presence, and gentlemanly bearing. In these and many other respects he re- sembled Dr. Luther Ticknor of precious memory. He was elected for four suc- cessive terms to the office of town clerk, and the records will stand as a monu- ment of his capacity and faithfulness. As hteray man he was fond of books and delighted in Whittier's, Longfel- lows and Bryant's poems, and in the sterling monthlies, and in reading ser mons full of eloquence, pathos and power. His funeral was held in the Apostolic Church. Members of the G. A. R. Post, together with vast con course, followed his remains to the grave. Sleep in peace!
 SHEFFIELD.
 This week a lecture is expected from MT Homer of Ct. Harrington.
 Charles Harris of Little Falls, N. Y., is in town calling On old friends.
 Grace and Stella Curtiss of Claverick, came home to spend the holidays.
 George Callendar of New York City is visiting with his father, Oliver Cal lendar
 Mrs Dr Train, Miss Fannie, and Mas ter Horace left town Sunday, for a few weeks visit in New York city.
 The tableaux given at the Friendly Union, last week under the management of Mrs Andrews and Noble were sue cess The feature of the evening, was Simple Simon in the art gallery.
 The Christmas celebrations and a Christmas tree were observed at the Episcopal Church last Wednesday even ing. The services consisted of pro- cessional march, and the singing of carols by the children, and some very appropriate remarks by Rev MT Barnett
 Last Wednesday evening party of young people gave George Beck very pleasant surprise. Plenty of music, plenty of dancing and good time. That same evening friends of MT and Mrs Georoa Kellopp oave them a s11r