Connecticut western news., 1884-07-09
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'akota, to-day, for the benefit of hls edith.
 James Brown, now with W. B. Hall |, Go, visited at home a few days, re- urning to Bridgeport, Monday morn ng.
 A severe thunder shower gathered 'ver eur village, Saturday afternoon, ,and burst forth in terrific grandeur. Rain ell in torrents-fashes of lightning were ncessant, followed by peals of thunder hat shook everything. A COW belong ng to Cooke Darling was killed by lightning, and several trees were struck. An unusually large number of people were at the Congregational church, on among whom were MT Gum and family, Charles Britton and family, William Berry, Walter Hatch, of New York city; MT and MrsWilliam Hopson, Charlie Banks, Fred Peet from Bridge port; Miss Markham of St Louis, and many other visitors.
 Frank Frim, young man living in Kent, met with a serious accident that effectually spoiled the 4th for him. He was on board the evening train, and when below South Kent, he, for some unknown reason to himself or anyone, jumped from the fast moving train into a cattle-guard. His face was badly cut, his jaw broken, and several teeth knock ed out. He was immediately brought home, and is in care of Dr King.
 Independence arrived here at the time appointed, and the day was ushered in with the usual or unusual demonstra- tions. The air was filled with the sweet odor of gun-powder, and living exam pies of the effects of bad whisky were visible on our streets. There were two or three select picnic parties in the vicinity. The Catholic festival was held at the Town hall, under the man. agement of Father Sheridan, was attend ed by large crowd, and was continued until late-early hour. The money thus obtained helps the building of the church, which is already begun.
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 ASHLEY FALLS.
 Fannie Ferris is visiting in NewYork.
 Dr Scoville has recently painted his house.
 Alfred Heaton of Winsted spent the Sabbath at home.
 Dr Eddy breaches here next Sunday evening at 7:3O o'clock.
 Dr Scoville lost valuable heifer yes terday, from the effects of eating too much meal.
 Harry Brigham graduated at Williams town college, last week, and arrived home on Friday.
 The Ashley Falls and Clayton base ball hines played their second game II this village, last Friday. The score stood 36 to 32, in favor of the forme nine.
 The glorious 4th was celebrated il this village in a rather serious manner About II o'clock A. M., smoke was seer coming from the chamber windows O Harvey Decker's house. The alarm o fire was at once given and all effort were made to save the house but with out avail-the flames were too far ad vanced. Nearly all the furniture in tn lower part of the house was saved, bu none on the second floor. Fifty dollar in money, which was up stairs, was als burned. No one seems to know hoy the fire originated, although 1t is SUI posed to have started from defect i the chimney. The house was insure for 5000 and the furniture for $500. M Rhoades' house, standing next to M Decker's, was badly scorched, but b almost superhuman efforts was saved Sparks from the burning building fire the grove near at hand, and 70 cords ( wood in the rank, belonging to Edwi Barnes, were consumed, on which ther was no insurance. Roscoe Taft's built ings, adjoining the grove, were save with great difficulty. s.
 COLLINSVII.LE.
 Charles Blair and wife have recent returned from six weeks sojourn i Chicago. For three weeks of the tim bo x1yoS uariouS1v III
 Capt Levi Hough was TT years ol June 28. Of his 10 children, five only al living. He has seen IF grand childre and one of the fourth generation.
 Trinity church was consecrated C Thursday, July 8, by Bishop William 7 assisted by several clergy. The ne rector, J. C. Ticknor, was also ordaint , and several persons were confirmed. I About 20O0 persons were on Cher
 park, July 4, to witness the bicyc l races, horse trots, the slowest walki1 9 horses and the grand balloon ascensic by Prof s. M. Brooks. He made | h first ascension from Hartford over V years ago and the last is his 161st asce
 sion. His mother was present at bo of them.
 d At the communion exercises in t l. Congregational church on Sunday, Ju r. 6, five persons were admitted to t ,s church. Four of them and three ch r. dren were baptised with water broug q from the river Jordan in Palestine, e the pastor, Rev G. H. Cate, three yes IF ago.
 . GREAT HARRINGTON. o MT Robert Girling, the clothier,
 very sick with an attack of pneumonia
 Mrs G. P. Strong and daughter - Canaan have baan visitino friaodS