Connecticut western news., 1884-05-07
ASHLEY FALLS,

Miss Mary H1llyer has gone to west . ield to visit Mrs Bates. Mrs Wm Loveridge and son, Charlie, ,f Waterbury, Conn.,, are visiting her mother, Mrs Parsons. Mrs NJ. Rhoades, sister of MT Parme- ee, died at her home in New Marlboro, ast Thursday, aged 51 years buried at Canaan Valley, last Sunday.
 There seems to be a great attraction for the ladies at MT Van Deusen's store, md it is difficult to ascertain whether it is his amiable clerk, or the large stock of new trimmed hats, he has just re- ceived. They are little beauties the clerk included ] and are worthy of your 
 This community was greatly shocked at the sudden death of Mrs Lydia T. Richards, widow of the late Garry Rich ards. She was struck by the 3 P. NJ. passenger tram last Saturday just north of this station and instantly killed She was coming from Mrs Riders on her way home, and as the milk train had just passed it is supposed that she had forgotten the passenger train which follows so closely after, and was just below the crossing near Mir Jamns Van Deusen's residence when the train came. The engineer blew the whistle several times but without avail, as she was en- tirely deaf. The train was stopped as soon as possible and she was taken to the depot where Coroner Camp of Burlington was called. There was a severe wound on the head and both limbs were broken. After the inquest the remains were taken to her sisters, Mrs Samuel Riders from which place she had started when the train overlook her. She was widely and favorably known by the people in this vicinity having moved to this place from Bridgeport about 16 years ago. She has been worthy and consistent member of the NJ. E. church for years, having joined by letter when she moved to this place. She was throughly con- devout and earnest in serving God, thongh she could not hear the gospel. Her industrious habits and ex- ceIlence of character won her very many friends who are in sorrow over her sudden and unexpected death; she was 67 years old. Her funeral was large ly attended at the church on Monday afternoon at ? o'clock. Her pastor, Mir Phillips. officiated, who gave an able and sermon from these words: But now they desire a better country, that is an heavenly" The selections of the choir were good and well rendered.
 SHEFFIELD.
 Mrs Mercein Is now in town and board ing with J. H. Bacon.
 Mir M. s. French and daughter, of Lakeville, Ct., are visiting friends in town.
 Mrs Hamlin has returned from New York and will occupy her house which J. H. Lynch rented the past winter.
 MT NJ. J. Smiths men have been painting W. H. Little X Co.'S store; they are also painting ". H. Little's resi- dence.
 The singing class conducted by Prof Weaver will give a concert at the Town hall this Wednesday, evening; admis- sion 25 cents.
 There was large party of young peo- pie at the hotel, Friday evening, a good time is reported. The people here are much pleased with the new host and hostest, Mir and Mrs J. E. Conway.
 MT Orren E. Clark died last Friday May ?, after long illness. He was 69 years old, has long been a member of the Methodist church and was at the time of his death one of the official board. The funeral services were con- ducted by Rev Fields Hermance at the late residence of the deceased, last Sabbath.
 Miss M. French has removed her mil linery store to the first building west of E. J. Vosburgh's store, where she has a fine line of millinery goods. BON AMI.
 SOUTH CANAAN.
 Arbutus is plenty and every day parties are passing in pursuit of thi: lovely wild flower.
 Three persons were admitted to the Congregational church, on Sunday last, Mir and Mrs Rufus Whitford ant Eddie Sturges. The attendance wa. unusually large.
 MT Sydney Ensign was severely threatened with typho malarial fever but has many friends that will be glat to know that he is more comfortable a this time writing. We have no more valued or highly respected citizer among us.
 The house cleaning fever is ragin, severely, there are few that escape tn attack, and the masculine portion O l the community are in the condition O the man who wished he was Q Mormon for he thought all his wives would no clean house at once.
 NORFOLK.
 A. w. Thurston has raised his til shop one story and will reside there
 Miss A. w. Lawton is to give a pub lie reading in the Conference room thi Wednesday, evening.
 One of c. N. Hollister's children die, last Wednesday, of diphtheria, anothe one has been very sick but is somewha better.
 The Rural Improvement association have set out nearly 100 trees and vii continue the work for several days, an, then turn their attention to walks etc.
 The drum and fife corps invited som of their friends in to hear them, a fe, evenings ago. It was found that tn drummers especially, were working VOL derful advancement under J. M. WaC ing's instruction. The ffers are doin well also, but their part is more dificul and slower. AUREvoIR
 ORE HILL.
 Peter P. Everts and wife were abser last week visiting friends in Canaan, Ct and Housatonic, Mass.
 Stephen Richards has gone to Dur more, Pa, and his family will 500 follow. We hope our loss will be hi gain.
 The old railroad bridge is being take down. We understand the Brook P Minning Go has bought the timber { make improvements on its premises.
 The George Bushnell residence ha passed into the hands of the Chatfiel Minning Go and is being repaired. ! ,,,;II lNo ooo,,,,1o1 I,r- W.,