Connecticut western news., 1884-03-12


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 -Hurrah for Squire Roraback's bee close the fire hydrants were dubbed bee hives, but they have accomplished the purpose for which they were construct ed and prevented the hydrants from freezing. The hydrant on the corner Main and Railroad streets was tested last Friday and found in working order. Bets were freely offered that the hydrant was frozen. The majority seemed in clinel to that opinion and only one or two dared risk the cigars on the result. We confess we made fun of those bee hives last fall, but we are willing to be forgiven and with many others, were agreeably surprised to find the hydrant all right.
 We have been informed that Dr S. D. Merriam the great Indian herb doe tor, has between 50 and 60 patients at Ashley Falls Mass; and vicinity. He has been in practice many years; was located ill B ,ston, at the time of the great fire but was burned out, loosing heavily He is now permanently located at No. 32 Center street North Adams, Mass. The first three days of each month he can be found at Stone Hotel, Shelburn Falls, Mass. He will be at W.L.Abbott's Ashley Falls, Mass, March 22, 23, A & 25. If you are sick no mat ter what the disease, call and see him. Consultation free. He refers to any of his patients at Ashley Falls, and in cir cular in our possession we find him en- dorsed by seven prominent physicians of Boston, Mass.
 MT Edward Ives left Canaan, Tues day evening, March 4, for Manning, To- wa, where he will engage in the mercan- tile business Our readers will recollect that on July 25, 1883, we published an article copied from the Manning News of July II, which stated that "Messrs Russell X Son have sold their interest in the firm of Russell, Son x Sharp to MT Joseph l.. Ives of East Canaan, Conn, who will carry on the business heretofore under the firm name of Ives X Sharp" MT Edward Ives has now purchased third interest in the busi- ness and we predict a prosperous career for the new firm. On Wednesday even- ing, Feb 27, ,Mr Ives friends at East Canaan made him farewell visit and expressed their kind wishes for his suc- cess in the enterprise he has embarked in, and several young friends accompa- nied him to the train, March 4, and wished him safe journey.
 -The NEWS has received the follow ing letter =
 JEFFERsoNvILLE, Ind, March 8.
 Etlitor Ners Please find enclosed receipt for $1O, from Treasurer Ladies' Relief Committee; also a vote of thanks rendered you by the society, and rest assured that the money will be carefully dispensed among the flood sufferers.
 In lividvally thank you for taking an interest in us here. The work of giving out clothing has been going on now for 10 days by our committee, at the City hall. When we are through I will send i you the amount given out They are still issuing rations. The weather con- tinues very cold and men are out of work, but we are still hoping and look ing forward to summer skies and brig ht- CT prospects. Yours Respectfully, MRS l.. A. BALDWIN,
 Sec'y Ladies' Relief Committee.
 The NEWS has received the following additional contributions for the flood sufferers :-
 March 8, w. H. Camp, Canaan, $1
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 It is not too late to aid the sufferers, so please send in your contributions. Housatonic Lodge, No. 61, F. x A. M.. ] has contributed and forwarded $25 for their distressed brethren in the flooded districts.