Connecticut western news., 1884-01-09
LOCAL NEW s.

-'I walks dot Broadway down."
 Re oresentative E.J. Prescott went to Hartford, yesterday.
 The ore train on the Connecticut Western road has been discontinued TOT the present.
 - Next Sunday evening, Presiding Elder Ferguson will preach in the Meth odist church.
 MT ald Mrs George Fuller have ec ch had the qulnsy the past week, but bo'h are recovering.
 Remember the sociable to morrow (Thursday) evening at Mrs Wards house for the missionary box. All ae invited to attend.
 Prayer meeting at the Methodist church every evening this week at 7 o'clock and also a meeting of the trustees on Friday evening.
 We expect to occasionally publish If our space will permit)short blograph- ical sketches of former residents of Southern New Marlboro.
 The Connecticut legislature assem- bles to-day. The Hartford Post of the 7th publishes the personnel of the leg islature. Send for a copy.
 Many in this place and Falls Village will be pleased to learn that k. A. Gillette is leader of choir, also leader of all orchestra at Fort Wayne, Ind.
 We shall publish next week spicy sketch of Bethel and Bethelites, written by one who Rowedandmyered his boat in that promising (did we say paying?) community.
 Mir Lawrence Gillette remained at Fort Wayne, Ind, from December 19 to 26, visiting his son, E. A. Gillette, and then continued his journey to visit friends in Nebraska.
 Now is good time to swear off going to prayer meetings. WtnSted Press.
 If you have never been it will not be necessary to swear off. The Berkshire paper company at Mill River, Mass, are running full time and receive more orders than they can fill. They offer highest cash price for 300 tons of straw. See their ad.
 We shall publish next week a sketch of Dr Lucien H. Norton. He was born i'll New Marlboro, Mass, and died at Bridgeport, Conn.,, January 2. He was brother of Mrs Harry Goodwin of this town.
 The Valley Cleaner of Lee, Mass, entered on its 18th volume January 1. It is ably edited, the tone of the paper is excellent; it champions the right and Brother Rogers deserves the liberal pat ronage that he receives.
 Mir George w. Roraback has been re-appointed deputy sheriff of Berkshire county. George is a brave and efficient officer and well deserves this honor and the county is fortunate in obtaining so capable man for the position.
 pr George c. Lawrence of North Adams, Mass, died of typhoid fever, January 6, aged 61. He had resided at North Adams since 1859, was promi nent member of the Congregational church and very skillful physician.
 Conductor C. P Lane of the Hou- satonic road had vacation last week. He has doubled the road Ia railroad phrase)nearly every day for three years. AIr Lane is valuable man for the com pany and is also very popular with the travelling public.
 The Litchfeld Enquirer appeared last week in dress of new type. Brother Hickox says :-''For the fourth time since our connection with the Enquirer we renew the type with which it is print ed" Some people imagine the news paper business is all income and no out lay and the Enquirers statement ought to dispel such delusion. Less than Is months ago the NEWS was equipped with new type, new press, water motor and other material, yet We are continually adding small quantities of new type as the business requires.
 That Leap Year sleigh ride and supper op Monday evening was a grand affair and showed what the gentler sex can do if they set out for it. They got wind of Q proposed ride later in the week and evidently did not propose tC be outdone and took advantage of theil liberties the present year. It is lonE time since such an event took place II town and it will long be remembered As one of the seven lucky ones expresses it, '"They were possessed of such splen did knowledge of ladies wants an( were so attentive. Their usual thought fulness and care was further evinced II the fact that an M. D. was among tbt honored.