Connecticut western news., 1884-08-13
MT N Inndon of Lakeyille. Ct.


 called on us last week. He is travelling agent for J. L. Clark, wholesale carriage builder, of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, ant had just started on q trip through Penn sylvania. He makes regular trips through that state, also Vermont, New Hamp shire and Connecticut, and has large trade.
 The newspapers report man who was 9l years old walking nine miles tc renew his subscription to paper This IS rare instance. A paper comment. ing on the above says: 'It is the gen. eral impression among publishers that there are number of subscribers who are waiting until they are 9l years old to come and pay for their papers. s.-Er- clbdnge.
 The Cowles Guard of Hudson are to visit Pittsfcld August IA, on their annual excursion, and they will be re- ceived by the Germania band and the escort of the Grand Army Post. We should think David $. Cowles post would want to visit Pittsfeld on that day and shake hands with the Guard, who are also named after the lamented colonel
 Mir R. B. Cooley of Albany, N. T., made us short call, last Thursday N,. 0,o1o,, ,,,oc ,,>,,,,,o4,l ,,,;4l Il NJ r,,,-,, when published ill Salisbury, iu 1874, and remained in its employ three years, being faithful and accurate work man. After leaving Salisbury. about five years of his life was spent in Utah, Montana, and the western states, but since then has been located in Albany, where he is employed on the Albany Evening Journal.
 The summer travel over the New York and Housatonic express line for the month of July, 1884, shows an in- crease of Is per cent. in receipts over July, 1883. Considering the lateness of this season and the cool, wet weather, together with the general dullness of the times, this showing is surprising The new "sohd trains" running daily from Pittsheld and New York with their elegant coaches havo given complete satisfaction, and are a feature which evil dently ays.--B''idgepo,t Farmer.
 We expect to publish next week 8 short sketch of Mrs Matilda F. Munson, whose death we record to-day. Her death was very sudden and unexpected. She had been in her usual health and was visiting her son near Germantown, N. J. About 10 o'clock on the morning of Aug. 4, she remarked to one of her grandchildren that she would lie down a few minutes, and she retired to her sleeping-room. Five or ten minutes later the child visiting her room found her dead, lying on the floor with her head and arms resting on the pillow on the bed. Funeral services were held in the church which she attended at Vine land, and her remains were laid to rest ln the cemetery at that place.
 The fair held by the Young Ladies' Mission Circle at Village Improvement hall last Thursday evening netted about $S0 in money and lots of mashes for the young ladies. Over one hundred per sons were present notwithstanding the weather, and the contest of blowing soap bubbles and grabbing in a tub of meal after prizes afforded much amusement. The hall was handsomely trimmed with overgreens, flags, and flowers, and tho tables were convenient ly arranged and presented handsome appearance loaded with the handiwork of the young ladies. Refreshments were served, every one appeared very sociable and the auctioneer, MT Trim ble, kept the company in merry mood by his witty remarks as he disposed of the articles at remrfnerative prices. This mission circle is doing much good and is relieving distress among the worthy poor.
 Quite number from Canaan at tended Oilers septet concert ill Nor folk Monday evening. The music was fine and enchanting and every one seem- ed to enjoy and appreciate it. This was their last concert there this season. MT Diller was present with the musicians on that evening. Just before tho close of the concert. Rev MT Gleason read @ resolution, that vote of thanks be giv- en Hon Robbins Battell for his gener- osity in securing these fine musicians, thus contributing to the pleasure of Norfolk people, their city guests and people of surrounding towns, who have so greatly enjoyed these concerts. These resolutions were adopted and also three cheers were given for Hon Robbins Bat tell, and at the close of the concert three more cheers were given for the musi- clans. The park was handsomely light ed with Chinese lanterns. There were about 1900 people in attendance.
 Although in his 995h year, Simon Knowles of Meredith, N H., still works at his trade of shoemaker.
 | It is said that Jessie Grant owns Q farm in Pennsylvania and that U. &. Grant, Jr., is going into horse raising upon it.