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Connecticut western news., 1884-12-03
EAST CANAAN.

Tobacco growers are busy stripping of the leaves, the recent warm and damp weather being favorable.
 The old Charter Oak, which has with stood the storm and wind for centuries, has fallen victim of the woodmans axe. The readers of the NEWS will re- member this grand old monarch as marking the spot where once stood the Charter Oak hotel.
 Mrs H. D. Gates of St Paul, Minn., is visiting her sister, Mrs E. r. Atwood.
 Rev E. F. Atwoods discourse Sunday evening to young men was listened to with much interest.
 George Dunning returned Saturday evening from his western trip looking hale and hearty, and his many friends are glad of hls safe return and to hear of his pleasant trip.
 Edward Ives of Manning, Iowa, is home on a two weeks visit. He speaks in the highest praise of his western home and his lowest price on corn is 15 to F cents per bushel. He says the low price of grain makes the farmers feel poor.
Connecticut western news., 1884-12-03
GREAT HARRINGTON.

Last week, a young chap named Loftus was brought up before Judge Shores court, accused of burglary and highway robbery in Ct Burlington. He had left town very suddenly, but was picked up by Bridgeport officer who was noti- fled by telegraph that the young chap was on the express train going south. The case was continued until Dec. 12, and in the intervening time the young gentleman is boarding at Sheriff Vel lington's stone house in Pittsfeld.
 The temperance lecture by Mir Finch, last week in Town hall, had Q very slim attendance. Some say temperance is played out in Harrington.
 Mrs John Sanford is confined to her room with serious illness.
 The owners of the Berkshire house have taken away the veranda from the north side, making quite an improve ment in the looks and giving more light to the rooms on that side of the house.
 Mrs Hopkins started for California, last Saturday, where she intends spend ing the winter. g..
Connecticut western news., 1884-12-03
NEW HARTFORD.

Thanksgiving is past. Services were held in the Episcopal and Congregation al churches,t to fair congregations Thurs day morning. A cloud was cast over the day, for many, by the sad intelligence received in the morning, of the death of the Rev F. A. Spencer of Clifton, N. Y, @ former pastor of the Congregational church in this village. He removed from here in 1859, after pastorate of Q number of years. He built and occu- pied the house on Main street, now own ed by Frank King. He was identified with the interests, joys and sorrows of many of our older residents, who recall the genial, kind-hearted pastor, who was withall so uncompromising to any deviation from the right. His adopted daughter, Mrs John Richards, left, Thursday, for Clifton.
 The second annual meeting of the Union club corporation was held Friday evening, Nov 28. John Drowne was reelected president R. R. Smith, 1st vice-president; Dr T. Broadway, ,2d vice. president. F. A. Jewell declining a reelection, Henry W. Seeley was unan. imously chosen secretary; Geo A. Spen. cer, treasurer and with Henry Gates and Geo W. Smith form the board oi managers for the coming year. The club is in fine growing condition, has a surplus in it's treasurey and is an in. stitution of which the town is justly proud.
 Among the guests in town for Thanks giving we noticed Miss Anna L. Carter from Smiths college, Miss Name Bas sett of Collinsville, Geo E. Carter ot Hartford, NJ. H. Holcomb and wife O. Southington, H. G. Widmer of Water bury.
 Miss Nettie Carter is guest at tht house of R. R. Smith.
 Rev F. Spencer is holding meetings in the Baptist church this week.
 MEwsAw.
Connecticut western news., 1884-12-03

TIE NEWS Is conducted on the plan of giving each subscriber value received for their money. We endeavour to make the NEWS itSeLf worth the subscription price, instead of neglecting the paper and then giving the subscribers some little premium to keep them good na- tured
 We are aware that many papers offer clubbing rates with other papers and magazines. On the surface this appears to be an inducement, and a subscriber naturally thinks it is clear gain to him. In majority of caseslinstead of being an advantage it is really disadvantage for it should be understood that it requires much tune in every newspaper office to keep the accounts correctly, where even a limited number avail themselves of clubbing rates, and most editors of country papers have to keep their own books, and it will be readily seen that if considerable portion of the editors time is occupied in keeping accounts he cannot devote as much time to the paper or keep it up to the standard, he other wise would.
 We want to place our subscribers on an equal footing with the subscribers to other county papers, and we now think we can. The problem with us has been how to give our subscribers the benefit of clubbing rates without keeping ac- counts with so many different publish CTS, and thus consuming time that should be devoted to the paper. We have solv- ed the problem and here is the explain ation. It is easier to keep an account of f3OO0 items with one subscription agen- cy than to keep an account of one item with 5000 different publishers. Egles- tons subscription agency at Falls Vil- lage, formerly Deans club ageney) can furnish 5000 different periodicals at club rates to single subscribers, subscriptions to commence at any time. Those sub scribers to the NEWS, who wish to obtain at reduction, almost any paper, maga- zine or book published, will find it to their advantage to subscribe for papers or magazines through Egleston's sub scription agency, or purchase books from said agency, and they can also club the NEWS with 5000 different periodicals by addressing said agency, who will furnish price-ist on application.
Connecticut western news., 1884-12-03
Connecticut Patents.

The following patents were granted to citizens of Connecticut bearing date November %, 1884. Reported expressly for this paper by Louis Bagger & Co.,, mechanical experts and solicitors of patents, Washington, D. c. Advice free:-
 Cartwright, Robert, Stamford, over head tramway; 3Os, ,553.
 Durfee, Wm. F., Bridgeport, appar' atus for casting ingots of metal; 3O8,' AO5.
 Easton, l.. F., and W. B. Fenn, Meri den, backing brush; 308,477.
 Green, H. A., Voluntown, belt shift CT or stop motion; sos, ,357.
 Greene, Wm. H., Danbury, soda wa ter apparatus; 308,55S
 Walsh, P. H., Waterbury, spring hinge; 308, ,538.
 Wheeler, Dwight, and D. O., Bridge port, manufacturers of covered frames and similar articles; 309,5
 Wood, T. J., Ansonia, corset fasten ing; sos, ,5S7.
Connecticut western news., 1884-12-03
BHEFRIELD.

The schools will open for the winter term next Monday.
 The high school exhibition, on Mon day evening, Nov A, did not draw as full house as was expected, but those who attended were amply repaid in the enjoyment of the evenings entertain ment.
 A small tenement house, unoccupied by family, but containing farm tools, etc., on the farm of Wm A. Forbes, over the river, was destroyed by fire Tuesday night, Nov 25. Cause of the fire un- known.
 The entertainment at the friendly union, last Friday evening, was enjoyed by all. The dialogues, The Clock makers Hat" and "Icion Parle Fran caise," were admirably acted. The music and singing were excellent. In spite of the unfavorable weather the at- tendance was large. BON AMI.
Connecticut western news., 1884-12-03
ORE HILE.

Thomas Paul, an experienced miner, is sinking a shaft for Chas Bissell and some other parties where they have good reason to think there is silver and lead.
 Mrs Wesley Tanner from Michigan is visiting at her father-in-law' Morris Tanners.
 John H. Sweet, route agent on the Naugatuck road, with his family, has been visiting with his brother-in-law, Col H. P. Harris, and numerous friends in this neighborhood.
 Mrs Amelia Barnett, aged 92, who has four children in this neighborhood; Mrs P. P. Everts, Mrs Nelson McAr- thur, Mrs Jeannette B. Grand and John Barnett, died at Lakeville, Monday morning, at the residence of her son, George Barnett.
Connecticut western news., 1884-12-03

Miss Louise Gibbs of Kent is learn ing the telegraph business and will take charge of the office there while Agent Smith represents Kent in the legislature at Hartford this winter.
 The object of the new law and order league which is being formed in Con- necticut will be to detect and punish all crime as we'll as violations of the liquor law. The Jennie Cramer, Mary Stan nard, Rose Amber, Farmer Churchill, Cook, Ryan, Burns, and other unaveng- ed murders in half dozen years, have set people thinking. The late Julius ID. Bristol of fSouthington, Ct established by his will S100,0OO benevolent fund to be called by his name. Half the in- come of this is to be paid every year to the New Haven orphan asylum, on con- dition that Southington shall be privi- legged to send as many children to the asylum as can be cared for with that sum. The fund is in charge of William T. Bartlett and Edward A. Chatfield of New Haven and Edward W. Twitchell of Southington as trustees. Frank K. Duffy, an eight-years-old Hartford boy, has drawn S5000 in the Louisiana lottery. He bought one-fifth ticket. He has also drawn a couple of chamber sets ii Catholic fairs.-Sprinqfsld Republican.
Connecticut western news., 1884-12-03
WEST CORNWALL.

G. H. Oldfield spent the Sabbath in Sheffield, the guest of Dr I. R. Sanford.
 Mir and Mrs N. c. Wickwire of Good land, Indiana, are visiting friends on Cream Hill.
 Mrs Charles D. Blinn and family of New Milford, spent Thanksgiving at her fathers fireside.
 Mrs Myron Hallock of New Milford, and MessrsMessick Bros ate turkey with L. J. Nickerson Esq.
 T. s. Gold entertained about 40, on Thanksgiving night, at their first lit erary circle.
 Miss Eliza Leslie of Brooklyn, is wis., iting at James Cochrane's.
 The many friends of Frank B. Wood will be glad to learn of his safe arrival in Florida, after O tempestuous voyage.
 Smith X Sons have received their 4th invoice of ready-made clothing this season.
 Miss Cora Morgan has purchased a new Wilcox X White organ.
 J. NJ. Warrington of Boston, an adept at shorthand. is stopping at I. S. Colds through the pressure of agricultural affairs.
 Dr W. F.. Battam will be here Decem- Der 12.
 The household of E. Burton Hart of Brooklyn,a a former resident of Cornwall, was made joyous enough, last week, on the arrival of a blooming young miss and the only daughter.
 The proud juicy gobbling turkeys are duly gobbled " and now the shrill squeal from the swine kingdom greets the ear. Monday was fred letter" day for this place, and nearly score of porkers were. slain by the boss butchers of our times. Wm Morgan expects. to take the lead and roll up about 1000 fbs of fatness per couple.
 Mrs s. H. Barnum celebrated her S0th birthday, Nov. 29, in very pleasant and becoming manner, surrounded by children, grandchildren and near rela. tives to the number of 20 or more. Mrs B., who is surprisingly active for lady of her age, prepared the bountiful col lation by her own hand aud presided d the table with the grace and attention O any modern hostess. The event will bt long and pleasantly remembered by al who participated.
Connecticut western news., 1884-12-03
TREATY WITH SPAIN,

Tobacco raising is an important in dustry in Connecticut and Massachu- setts and the recent treaty with Spain may effect the prlce of tobacco. The New Milford Item of Nov 27, says:-
 President Arthur has negotiated with Spa1n, a reciprocity treaty between this country and Cuba and Porto Rico, un- der which nearly complete free trade is proposed IE is probable that the Lou isiana sugar planters will sharply oppose ratification of the treaty by Congress, and it is possible the tobacco interests .will also take alarm. But is it not a 9ittle singular that even while the air here was being stunned by republican denrnciatiops of free trade, the repub- 1iean administration was quietly engaged in negotiating this free trade treaty"
Connecticut western news., 1884-12-03
GOSH EN.


 Ladies mission circle at the parson- age next Friday at half past two.
 Teachers meeting at Mir Ostrom's next Friday evening.
 Mrs Emma Burch of Copake IS stop ping with her sister, Mrs s. A. Barthol- omew.
 c. J. Porter, our old merchant, has entered the West Goshen store. The firm is now called Porter X Allyn Bros.
 The Wadhams brothers, Austin and Will, have caught 19 coons and g ''Pol- lticians" this fall.
 Mrs Asa Palmer will be able to com mence her school next Monday.
 Thanksgiving week is past and gone and no decrease in the population of our town.
 A party of eleven left town for Nor folk on Thanksgiving morning, bringing up at the house of Mir James Humphrey, where they took possession of table oi which ''the half has never been told, and by tine aid of If more guests sue ceeded in not only partly clearing the table, but in passing pleasant day and returned in the evening a we'll filled ant heavier crowd
 We fear if it was not for the untirine efforts of our first selectman,S Scoville Goshen roads would be failure. P.
Connecticut western news., 1884-12-03
SALISBURY.

Misses Hattie Moore, Bessie Coffing and Jennie Clark were home to Thanks giving. They are attending Miss But ler's school at Poughkeepsie.
 Rev Mir Goddard exchanged pulpits with the Rev MT Bowen of Sharon last Sabbath, also Rev MT George exchang- ed with Rev MT Bissell of Litchfeld.
 Dell Conklin is seriously ill with quinsey,
 The friendly union at Mir Rasseil's on Monday evening was success. The exercises were charade, readings, songs, music, etc., and closed with a dance. They will meet next Monday evening ct the Rev Mir Goddard's.
Connecticut western news., 1884-12-03
ASHLEY FALLS.

School begins next Monday for the winter term.
 Miss Fannie Ferris went to Chicago, Monday, for about a months visit.
 Mrs Savage and daughter of Collins vile have moved into the house with Mir Slye.
 A new railroad sign-board has been raised at the crossing, in place of the one blown down last week.
 Frank Parmelee came home, last Wednesday, from Pine Plains, N. Y.. and will remain here for the present Watson Parmelee came home to spend Thanksgiving, but returned to Wes Cornwall to resume work Monday. SOT,
Connecticut western news., 1884-12-03
KENT.

Gilt-edged invitations are out for the annual supper and ball to be given by the members of St Luke lodge. No. 4S, F. < A. NJ, Thursday evening, Dec. 4.
 It is often remarked with much regret by our venerable grandparents, that times have changed, things are not as they used to be; but we think that the time honored custom of keeping Thanks giving day was observed with as much interest perhaps, and in much the same way as it was in days of yore. We are sure that in Kent there were many fam fly gatherings, many shared the hospi- tality of kind friends, and in several in- stances at least the poor were remem= bered There was morning service at St Andrews. A Thanksgiving service was also held at the Congregational church. Rev Porter preached a very stirring sermon from the text, T thank God I am not as other men are <" The pulpit was suitably and tastefully deco rated with sheaves of wheat, stalks of corn and oats.
 On the same day also was witnessed the dedication ceremony of the ''churoh of Sacred Heart" At 10:30 the doors of this neat and we'll finished little edi- fee were opened and the building was soon filled to its utmost capacity. There yvara savap ,,rincto ,,raoapt ao,b o,s;.E ing in the services, which were very inn pressive. They first marched around the outside sprinkling with holy water, then consecrating it inside in the same manner. High mass was said in Latin; the air was filled with fragrant incense, The dedlcatoFy sermon was preached 1 by Rev B. OR. Sheridan of Collinsville, brother of the pastor of this church. One interesting feature of the occasion was the music, so finely rendered by quartette with organist from Hartford. It was really musical treat. A closing address was given by the Vicar-general, Father Hughes of Windsor. Conn. He is man of fine appearance and pleasing manners, bis remarks were interesting and amusing, He praised Father Sher- idan for his uutiring efforts and gave due credit to all who have assisted in this great work, considering, he said, this church another mark of tho pro- gress Catholics are making and tending to 2 more social standing with the American people,
Connecticut western news., 1884-12-03
NOR E'OLR.

l.. J. Curtis is clerking for Clark X Bassett.
 A. W. Comstock of Hartford spent Thanksgiving in town.
 Dr Dwight Johnson of Riverton was in town last week.
 Mrs N Demars of West Norfolk has moved into Mrs Hattie Lawrence's house.
 There is fine display of fancy glass ware in the drug store windows.
 Mrs Wm E. Bassett and daughter spent last week in New York and vi- cinity.
 There was large gathering of friends and relatives at P. E. Curtis Thanks giving day.
 Hon PhIllp Battell of Middlebury, Vt, has been spending several days in town.
 Hon N. B. Stevens and family and w. l.. Barbour, NJ. D., came to Norfolk to assist in the turkey business. Rev Arthur Goodenough of Winches- ter preached two sound sermons to us Sunday.
 Jeweler F. B. Catlin is soon to build store on Railroad street, near the depot.
 Dr Welch has suffered great deal the past week. Dr Bacon, the celebrat. ed Hartford occulist, performed an op, eration on his eye, Friday.
 E.L Gaylord is putting up large building near the track north of the freight depot. t.-report says for foul and feed store. AUREvoIR.
Connecticut western news., 1884-12-03
CORRESPONDENCE.

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Connecticut western news., 1884-12-03
COLEB RO OO A.

Miss Sophia Rockwell has gone to Washington, D. c. to spend the winter.
 Geo l.. Barnard and wife of Birming- ham spent Thanksgiving in town, under the parental roof.
 s. R. Gridley of Bristol was in town over Sunday.
 At the adjourned town-meeting, last Friday, the project of building an iron bridge across the Pennington river was voted down, and the selectmen were in structed to contract for a new wooden bridge upon the best possible terms.
Connecticut western news., 1884-12-03
HHog Cholera in Consecticur.

Hog cholera is raging in various parts of Connecticut. It is prevalent in Der lin and in the Aaugatuck valley. The New Milford Item of Nov 27, says
 Hog cholera IS getting to be quite prevalent around here. In Lanesville, Mr Thomas Welton lost three fatted hogs on Wednesday, and Jay Jennings lost four on the same day. Report says that nearly fifty died in Newtown with in the past week."
Connecticut western news., 1884-12-03
FALLS VILLAGE.
IEwsAw.

Harry Merrill of Meriden is on a weeks visit at his home in Amesviile.
 David Holmes, who went to Amenia, Dakota, arrived here safe and sound last Wednesday.
 The arch bridge is being pulled down and new one erected by Prof Walter I, Kellogg.
 Prop E. I. Dudley is making exten- sive improvements upon and around his buildings. He IS also having a large and expensive steam heater put into his hotel. A. l.. Brown & Son are doing the work
 Misses Cora Tucker and Nellie Hall arrived Thursday to spend Thanksgiv- ing at home, and visit their many friends here. They returned to Bridgeport, Monday, where they attend school.
 William and Albert Sheppard of Hart ford, and Harry Sheppard of New York spent Thanksgiving at their home
 Fred Bartlett of Torrington, said he had survived turkey, which he had eat en bountiful supply of while in town Thanksgiving day.
 Artist G. A. Randall has finished painting the National Iron bank and is now at work painting for E. I. Dudley. ! Peter Frazier, the iovial blacksmith at the repair shops, had his heart glad denned few weeks ago by the arrival of his wife and the bairns from Bonnie Scotland, whom he had sent for. They are now snugley ensconsed in their home at Amesville
Connecticut western news., 1884-12-03
sCQTT'S EMUi.SI0N OF PURE sod Liver OII, with HYPophosphItcs

Ls Ercellent iR Lung Troubles.
 Dr Enooh Galloway, LaGrange. Geo., says: "I have used Scott'e Emulsion with wonderful success in all lung troubles, also find it has no equal in summer di- arrhma of children.
Connecticut western news., 1884-12-03

The Seth Thomas clock company of ,rhomaston has recently completed taew style of tower clock, that plays upon Q set of chimes every quarter of an hour. Those who have heard it play aav s.the effect is very pleasing"
Connecticut western news., 1884-12-03
EPHsCOPAL MEETINGS.
At Goshen, CoIebroOk, Norfolk. Corn
 wall and Warren.

Rev James H. George, pastor of St Johns church, Salisbury. with three other clergymen of the Episcopal church are holding special religious services this week, as follows =
Connecticut western news., 1884-12-03
MARRIED.

BALDwIN-DEAKIS-Atth the home of the bride Ill W insted, Nov 26, by Rev B N. Lrwis, pastor of the M, E. church in Falls Village, William c. Baldwin of Salisbury to Lulu Nj. Deakin.
 McCARTY-M -McGRATH- At Great Harrington, Nov 26, by Rev James Murphy, Frank Me Carty of Canaan to Miss Jennie McGrath of Sheffield, Mass.
Connecticut western news., 1884-12-03

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Connecticut western news., 1884-12-03

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Connecticut western news., 1884-12-03

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Connecticut western news., 1884-12-03
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Connecticut western news., 1884-12-03

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