Connecticut western news., 1883-10-03
LOCAL NEWS.

No license.
 Are you going to take in the Dan- bury fair?
 -Dr Cummings's mother is more feeble than usual.
 Those cattle show ''squakers' are voted nuisance.
 MT Frederick Watson is losing strength somewhat.
 Calves were quarter of 8 cent higher yesterday.
 Fair weather Christians were shut in Sunday morning.
 MT and Mrs William Waller are rus ticating in East Canaan.
 -"How goes the battle ?" was the prevailing question Monday.
 Mrs F. W. Barnett is visiting at her Newtown home, this week.
 The town of North Canaan went no license by 73 majority. A blow we'll put in.
 Mrs Hattie McGreggor and son, who have been spending the summer at Robert Van Deusen's, returned to New York Monday,
 -Messrs Gardner and Gillette are rich after the Harrington fair and con- template making tour of the country or going to the city and setting up in business.
 MT Arthnr Van Deusen, is home on visit, after spending several years in different parts of the West. Arthur was one of the Canaan boys, and will receive a hearty welcome.
 Rev F. W. Barnett is attending the general convention of the Episcopal church at Philadelphia. Service will be read by MT Samuel Adam during MT Barnett's absence.
 The first regular meeting of the C.. l.. s. O. of this town will be held at the house of Miss Mary Cummings, Friday evening at 7:3O The books will be ready for delivery at that time.
 Don't forget Levi s. Beebe's auc- tion of real estate and personal property at South Canaan, Thursday, October Il. In case that day should be stormy, the sale will take place on the first fair day.
 Mir Julius Corbit has an extensive collection of minerals and metals. It is probably the best and most valuable col lection in this vicinity. MT Corbit takes pleasure in showing this collection to all who take an interest in geology.
 The singing school commenced work, Monday, under the charge of MT Weaver of New Hartford. All are cor dially invited to join the class at s3 for 30 lessons. Mir Weaver understands his business and satisfaction is guaran- teed Take in the next meeting at Will lage Improvement hall, next Monday evening at 7:30 o'clock.
 -J. A. McArthur, who has been for many years identified with the Barnum Richardson Go, has severed his connec- ton with them, and started for Shelby, Alabama, to assume the position of gen. eral manager of the Shelby Iron Works. It will be difficult for B. R. Go to find a man who can fill the vacancy caused by MT McArthur's resignation. The Shel by Iron Go are very fortunate in secur ing the services of MT McArthur, as he is gentleman of large experience in the iron business, and man of good executive ability.
 A Roman Catholic fair was held a Town hall, last week, on Tuesday Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday evenings. We have been informed that the proceeds were for the benefit of tht convent at Lakeville. A handsome gold watch was offered as prize to the young lady who collected the most money, which was equivalent to so ma ny votes in her favor for the prize Miss Maggie Maloney proved to be th' favorite and won the prize. She raised $207. .50. She wishes to thank he friends for their hberality in assisting her to secure the prize. Miss Adele Kegler raised about $16O. We hear tn, fair will be continued on certain even ings of this week.
 In our issue of August & we gav a little historical sketch of MT and MT H. 0. Jewell of Oshkosh, Wisconsin who were then on visit to their nativ town of Salisbury, after residence o 40 years in their western home. We ca now add another chapter to their histc " by stating that on Monday evening, Oe tober 1, they celebrated their golde wedding. The wedding cards are ele gant, being printed with gilt letters O the finest quality of card board, in boo form, ''No Presents" being printe in one corner. We acknowledge tn receipt of the invitation and extend ou best wishes and hope this honorabl couple may be spared many years to CT ioy each others society and the compe tence they have acquired by long year of industry, frugality and perseverance