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Connecticut western news., 1885-02-04
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The ice men have had a splendid opportunity during the past week to harvest their ice. Nearly all the ice houses are filled. The ice is about 14 inches thick, clear and nice.
 Miss Marie Widmer of New Hart ford delivered some very interesting and amusing recitations before the Friendly Union last Friday evening.
 Mir Rodney Sage, after a short ill- ness. died Saturday night. Funeral from his late residence at 1 o'clock Wednesday of this week. /
 Last Thursday evening, Thomas Hughes, while under the influence of liquor, entered the hotel, and becom- ing very abusive, was ordered to leave. He refused to go, but was at last forci- ply ejected. Returning immediately, he smashed two windows and then beat a nasty retreat. Later in the evening he was arrested by Sheriff Smith and held until morning. He was taken be- fore Judge Shores at Great Harrington Friday morning and sentenced to pay a fine and costs of $22 and also to pay Mir Conway the amount of dam- age done about the hotel. Hughes complied with the decision of the court and is again at liberty.
 A. J. Ryder, while getting ice on the mill pond last Wednesday morning, drove on some new ice and his horses broke through into the water, dragging the sleigh Tn also. Thanks to the as- sistance of three men who were at work on the pond, one of the horses was quickly gotten out of the water. The other, after being in the water some tune, was with much difficulty gotten out. At first its recovery seemed doubt ful, but after time it revived and is now as we'll as ever. The water was IA feet deep and had 1t not been for the ready help, MT Ryder would no doubt have sustained severe loss, as the team was quite valuable. The sleigh was also gotten out the next day. Mir Ryder will probably exercise more care in future in driving in dangerous places.
Connecticut western news., 1885-02-04
wEsT CORNwA ALI.

Charles H. Preston and wife of Brook lyn are home for visit.
 Miss Lillie Scovine, who has been in Atlanta since October, is expected home this week.
 Ethan Bosworth is home from Thom- aston, for a few weeks during the dull season.
 Miss Bessie Ocain of Amenia seminary was at home for a few days vacation, last week.
 Miss Clara Dakin from Lakeville is teaching the winter term in the West district.
 Miss Ellen Cochrane has returned from her extended visit in Bridgeport and vicinity.
 Benjamin Cole has been enlisted on the sick roll, but is now improving. O. l.. Fitch is also quite unwell.
 Master Wm Brewster Hubbard is spending the winter with h1s grandmoth- CT, Mrs J. P. Brewster.
 R. I. Scoville has lately purchased a fine Holstein bull of Cochrane Bros, which weighs about 1500. r Mrs Wm Morgan has fernnefy m which trailing arbutus is in full bloom, as fresh and luxuriant as in spring time.
 Geo Potter recently bought of Dea E. D. Pratt his four-year-old sorrel colt and has now as fine a matched team of buck skins as one could wish.
 Walter Johnson and lady celebrated their tin wedding at the Hollow. last Tuesday evening. Dancing was in oI- der and grand good time, with lots of cake and tin. James H. Cochrane and sister and Miss Alice New attended.
 The dime sociable at George 0. Har- rison's, last Wednesday evening, was not largely attended, owing to the blizzard that blew" The sewing ma chine was drawn by Mrs George c. Harrison.
 Matrimcny is again on the wing. Frank Wheeler of Cream hill and Miss Paufina Morgan of this place were "ioined in York state last Tuesday morning. They will remain on the hill for the present.
 An address will be given in the chapel on Thursday evening, Feb 12, by G. W. Leitch, on the life, habits and relig- ion of the Hindoos of India and Ceylon, illustrated by 65 photographs taken in the country and brought out in life size by the stereopticon. This is spoken of as tirst-class entertainment and will no doubt be well patronized. Admission for adults Is C.; children 10c.
Connecticut western news., 1885-02-04
KENT.

There are snow showers almost every day, but altogether there is not sleigh ing enough to make the bells jingle very merrily.
 Mrs John Hopson has returned home from Poughkeepsie.
 Wm Hopson of Bridgeport is in town for few days.
 Dea J. Perry is qnite feeble.
 Sherman Barton has gone to Claver. ack, N. I with the intention of remain ing there some time.
 Rev E. Payson of Ansonia, Ct, 0 former pastor here, has recently been calling on his friends in town.
 The Episcopal mite society will meet at the hall this Wednesday, evening.
 The Y. P. A. met at Mir John Slos. sons last Friday evening and report an enjoyable time.
 A Catholic fair was kept up at the hall every evening last week. Quite a a sum of money was raised, but not a. large an amount as on former similar occasions.
 The remains of NJ. Louise Fuller were brought here for interment, Wednesday Jan. 28. Funeral services were held al the Congregational church, conducted by Rev E. s. Porter, and most excel lent and fitting address was given by Rev E. Payson.
 The subject of soldiers monument is again being talked up and as some oi our most influential men are earnestly discussing ways and means; there art prospects that the good work will soor begin.
Connecticut western news., 1885-02-04

Mrs General Tom Thumb is to be married within three months to-it is said-one of the Magri brothers, who is known as Count Rosebud. Said Mrs Stratton yesterday: Tt will be strict ly private, which will be great nov city to me, for I have lived with the public all my life. After we are married we shall take European tour lasting six months. I had intended going to Europe alone this season, with only my maid to accompany me, but have changed my mind and taken oth- CT company. I suppose all the people will wonder at my getting married again, but I have as much right as any one. Don't you think so?"-Hart- ford Post
Connecticut western news., 1885-02-04
Cona-ertcut Patents.

The following patents were granted to citizens of Connecticut bearing date January 27. 1885. Reported expressly for this paper by Louis Bagger X Co.,, mechanical experts and solicitors of patents, Washington, D. c. Advice free:-
 Clough, J. NJ, New Haven, railway torpedo; 31l, ,416.
 Coulter, Wm., Bristol, trunk fastener; sll, ,232.
 Doolttle, Wm. E., West Haven, en. largement ring for watch plates; s1l, 297.
 Gilfllan, wm., New Haven, door spring; sll, BOT
 Herrick, F. J., and A. McManus, New Britain, swinging hook; 3ll, ,246.
 Hoadley, Robert, Ansonia, manufact. ure of articles of sheet metal for lamp fixtures; 3l1, ,32l.
 Hopkius, $. S., Norwich, hammer for fire arms; 3l1, 1928.
 Howard, A. L., New Haven, machine for trimming cartridge heads; ll,324
 Howard, A. L., New Haven, die for making carriage shaft tips; 3ll, ,430.
 Knous, John, Hartford, yelocipede spring clip; 3l1, lss.
 Laforge, F. H., and J. R. Smith, Wa. terbury, key ring tag, 3l1,33l.
 Smith, J. T., Rockfall, revolver; 311, l sS3.
Connecticut western news., 1885-02-04
Success fuI Advertistng.

There are various ways ofadvertising of Some resort to bills, others have their names and wares painted on fences and buildings, while many hide their an- uouncements amid the leaves of direc- tories and almanacs, but the most sensi- b.e-avail themselves of we'll established newspapers, where they can directly reach the public day after day and week after week. Intelligent and persistent newspaper advertising is the surest and best. It is a custom with many people before they go shopping to take this fa. vorite newspaper and look over the ad- vertisements to see what inducements are held out in the way of assortment specialities, bargains, etc. The success ful advertiser gives attention to his ad vertising announcements. He does not allow his advertisement to run for three, six or twelve months without changing, but he aims to make it noticeable by frequent Changes, and by announcing some special bargains or runs on certain lines of goods. Every merchant who does this never fails to make his adver- Using ventures bring in an adequate rec turn. An advertisement in a newspaper is working for a man at all hours, in all sorts of places, and in most unexpected ways, but it is always surely do- ing its work. Some merchants hold the theory that they cannot afford to advertise in dull times. This is where they err. Then is the time when by on advertisement iudiciously worded in a newspaper they can draw custom in spite of the depression. These are dull times but tue great dry goods firm oi Jordon, Marsh X Co., of Boston, cover, ell two entire pages of the last Boston Sunday Herald, 16 columns, with theii advertising announcements of marl downs and bargains. Does it pay them
 It must for it is repetition of wha
 was done by this firm a year ago afte
 holidays. SeRtiaeL
Connecticut western news., 1885-02-04
GREAT HARRINGTON.

The grand organ of the Congregation al church did not even give an uncer tain sound, last Sunday, so there was nothing either piped or harped, and the worshippers felt that it was mistake that so much good music was boxed up in the gallery and no one to get 1t out for the benefit of the congregation.
 Dr French has bought two building lots on Russell avenue, on which he in- tends to build two dwellings to rent.
 Mir Taylor, the clothier, is going to build a residence on South street, west of the railroad and nearly opposite the residence of Col Church.
 The Methodist society have bought the Rood place on Rossister street for a parsonage.
 Mrs Oscar Fellows is waiting for warmer days to come before she does any thing more on her house.
 The house that Doctor Camp has been remodeling on South Main street is near ly finished and is with the additions and improvements 8 very desirable place.
 It is reported that David McAuliff and Patrick Nolan have bargained for Fred eric Sanford's brick block at the head of Railroad street, near the depot.
 Robert Higgins is building two new houses, on the east side of the river.
 The business of Mrs Hopkins. the Brewer wedding, and the $10,O00 law suit get large amount of outside ad- vertising, free gratis. for nothing 2.
Connecticut western news., 1885-02-04
NORFOLK.

E, M. Doyle has accepted a position in the hosiery, helping the machinist.
 Two sleigh loads of young people went to Colebrook Saturday evening, to a dance.
 The Fireman" given in the hall Fri day evening by Winsted talent, had 8 fifty dollar house.
 It is reported that the skating rink business Is to be revived.
 The mission band will meet at Mrs Beardsley's, Tuesday evening.
 c. A. HurlbuIt, travelling agent for the Strong Mfg Go, spent Sunday iu town with friends.
 l.. J. Curtis goes back to his old po- sition in the hosiery and Dennis Connel takes the clerkship at Clark & Bassett's.
 Don't forget the orchestra give a con- cert, consisting of vocal and instrument tai music, in the hall this evening, as- sisted by local talent.
 Dr and Mrs Welch went to New Brunswick, N. J., last week. where the Dr attended the annual meeting of the Norfolk & N. B. H. Co. They are now at New York Mills, N. '.
 The post office has been moved to the Hall block where 1t can be arranged very easily so that people can get theil mail any reasonable hour in the day-s much needed privllege-by means of lock boxes and a room safely fitted for it Norfolk is certainly large enough ani ought to be public spirited enough fol this.
 The case between Clark & Bassett anC the Axle company, amounting original ly to forty-five dollars, for which tn, Axle company settled about two-third of the claim and stood suit for the re mainder, was decided in favor of the de fendant. Clark & Bassett were disap pointed about counsel, which worked to their disadvantage.
 Robbins Batten is the owner of pic ure recently completed by Thoma Horenden of Philadelphia, at cost O S7,0O0 and entitled "John Browns Las Moment" AUREvoR.
Connecticut western news., 1885-02-04
LAX EVMLLE.

Considerable excitement has been caused here by the sudden disappear ance of Mir Hubert Williams, and as there is nothing to conceal, it is as well that his friends should know the facts of the case. He went to New York some tune the week before last, since which time nothing has been heard from him. The last trace was when he left his ho- tel in New York on Thursday, the 22d of last month; he was then apparently in good health. Any explanation of his absence is impossible. It is well known that for many months he has, in the course of his business as a lawyer, had case of great importance, weighing upon his mind, so to his friends it IS only necessary to say that unless some accident has befallen him there is noth- ing to fear worse than alteration of mind. To those who are not so well acquainted with him, we say, the conf dence so generously given has not been misplaced. To those who speak with out thinking, and to his enemies { and who has them not, who dares to have an opinion of his own), we say, "he that is void of wisdom despiseth his neigh bor, but man of understanding hold eth his peace"
Connecticut western news., 1885-02-04
COEEBROOR.

It showed again nearly all day Sun- day, but did not accumulate three inch es, all told.
 B. Frank Sage is visiting friends in Pennsylvania, but is expected home this week.
 A. M. Baglin has been confined to his house for several weeks by sickness, and at present is not able to sit up.
 Henry Merrill and wife of Thomaston were in town over Sunday.
 Mir Jones of Ridgefeld, who has re- gently purchased E. s. Preston's farm, is spending few days in town.
 According to the late enumeration, there are 302 scholars in the several dis tricts of this town, between the ages of 4 and 16 years-a gain of over 50 Tn two years.
 The ladies' industrial society held a very pleasant sociable at the basement of the Congregational church. Friday night. Upwards of 100 persons were present. Refreshments were served in abundance and everybody seemed happy.
Connecticut western news., 1885-02-04

IF our law makers at Hartford have the interests of their constituents at heart instead of the interests of the rail road monopolies they will need no long winded arguments to convince them that Connecticut needs short haul law. The Berkshire Courier in an editorial presents the case 1n & nut shell as fol- lows:-
 The short haul law receives the highest com- mendation of the railroad commissioners of this state. It forbi,ls any railroad corporation to charge fot the transportation of freight t. any st tlon on its road 8 greater sum than is at the same time charged for the transporta- ton of like class and quantity of frei ht from the same original point of departure to a station at greater distance on it's road ill the same direction. This law is universally obey ed in this state. Connecticut tried to pass such law last year, but rail oads control that state and the bill failed. The same provisioJ has also failed in the present. session of con- gress. 1t Is law that r. medies 2 great evil and great injus ice; it has h lped to save small industries and small places from being crushed out of xistence; aud it has checked the tendency to buill up one place or a few places at the cost of local enterprls selsewhere It is an excellent law, and there will be an at- tempt to enact it i'll onnecticut this winter
 An anecdote is told of the late Gov ernor or Lieutenant-Go Governor Full of Sandisfeld, who was a member of the Massachusetts legislature at the time there was such division of sen- timent in regard to collecting from the U. s. government the money which Massachusetts loaned or furnished the government to carry on war in the early history of this country. Many legislators were afraid to express an opinion for fear of becoming unpopu- lar and for days nothing was accom- plished, no decision arrived at, and it became necessary to pass vote that every member should make a speech and express his sentiments on the question. Many lawyers had made brilliant speeches in favor of donating the money to the government; finally Gov Full was called on for speech. Slowly rising from his chair and strengthening himself up to his full height, he brought his fist down on the desk with force and sad, "Gen- tlemen: By we want that money"
 This was the extent of the Govern or's speech, but it carried the house by storm and vote was immediate ly passed to collect the money.
 The country towns of Connecticut are in favor of a short haul law and in the language of Gov Hull, ex- cept the adjectives, they say, "Gen- tlemen: we want short haul law"
Connecticut western news., 1885-02-04

February 2, Candlemas day. "H Half your wood, and half your hay" The sun shines bright and clear to-day, so we may expect the snow to blow the 1st of May, according to the old prophecy i; also, if the bears come out and see their shadows, they return to their winter quarters for another six weeks.
 The ladies' aid society met. Friday afternoon at the lecture room; not very large attendance.
 The Union prayer meetings on Tues day evenings are we'll attended and con siderable interest is manifested.
 The ladies' missionary meeting was appointed at Mrs Rufus Whitford's, this afternoon.
 Frank Barnum has filled his ice house with fine clear ice from the river
 Mrs Erastus Merwin has been suffer ing from severe cold.
 It is said that Wm Calender will re- move to Marshal Deau's farm house, whereby we shall loose our popular and efficient post-mistress.
 MT and Mrs George Wilcox are also to be among the removals. As they have lived many years in the neighborhood, they will be greatly missed.
Connecticut western news., 1885-02-04
O'DOnovan ROssa Shot.

Monday afternoon at 5.12 o'clock, while O'Donovan Rossa was standing in front of the Stewart building on Chambers street, New York, he was approached by lady who drew re- volver and fired five shots at him. One shot only took effect, entering the back below the shoulder blade, but the wound is not considered fatal. The lady was arrested, and at the police station gave her name as Yeslet Dud- ley and said she was native of Eng land aud hospital nurse by occupa- tion. She said she was widow, 24 years of age. Rossa and his friends think she is an agent of the British governmynt employed to assassinate him.
Connecticut western news., 1885-02-04
EAST CANAAN.

Edward Bailey insures against acci- dents, and received, Saturday, twent, dollar check from Milton Roraback, in- surance agent.
 Blizzard struck us in full force on Monday.
 Nat Stevens is ready for sleighing parties, having recently built sleigl box adapted to the comfort of those wishing comfortable transportation.
 The many friends of Joe. Lefingwell a'e glad to learn of his safe return to his home.
 Commander E. F. Atwood and Adju. tant B. s. Roberts represented David $ Cowles post at the annual encampmeni at Bridgeport last week. Are we to dc anything on the 22d of February? is tLs inquiry of comrades.
 Lyman Dunning is making some i'm provements in and about his dwelling house. E. R. Lorrain does the work.
Connecticut western news., 1885-02-04

The Millerton Iron Go. will start their furnace in about week, for the purpose of trying an experiment with Affect stack. Their present stack is 30 or 32 feet high and they have temporarily rais- ed it to A feet by closing up the trun- dle head and making an opening higher up in the chimney to put in the stock. If the experiment proves successful the company will tear down the present stone stack and erect in its place boil or iron stack 60 feet high, capable of making 50 tons of iron per day.
Connecticut western news., 1885-02-04
OBITUARY.
HENRY IVES.


 Henry Ives, who died in Goshen Jan. Is, came to young manhood just at that time in the history of our nation when to hear her call in the day when her life was imperiled was for him loy- ally to respond. He enlisted in the 2rd Heavy Artillery, Go C, 19 c. V., and served as patriot and a Christian, re- turning to the home of his childhood with health impaired, and never to his dying day having recovered his wasted vigor he yet was successful in business.
 He was kind neighbor, an esteemed citizen, an honored member of the Con- gregational church which he united with soon after his discharge from the army, in company with his companion, who deeply mourns his untimely death. He was devoted husband and father, and through these years has resisted with wonderful fortitude his disease, which was slowly but surely gaining ground; it had done its work and, though there much to bind him to earth, he longed to depart, and at noontime of life, aged 45, by reason of darkened mental vision, he closed his eyes on earth, the soul left its shattered tene- ment. as we trust, to enter the house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.
 His bereaved friends on whom this affliction falls with crushing weight, would bow in submission to the Divine will, for they know that although clouds and darkness are round about His throne yet justice and mercy are the habitation thereof.
Connecticut western news., 1885-02-04
BALMRBURY.

Justin Dewey, Esq, of Great Barring ton spent two days in town on business, last week.
 William Miller is sorting and casing a large quantity of tobacco at his ware house.
 Our selectnen had an application for help from one of our widows they did not grant, which made the applicant so mad that she got married and the hap py couple are off on their wedding trip.
 Hard colds are all the style-James Eggleston, John Bamforth and George Clark have each been, nursing one for a week.
 Judge Warner is holding court at New Milford this week.
Connecticut western news., 1885-02-04
TWISTED SELECTED AS HEADQUARTERS OF
 THE ASSOCIATION.

A meeting of poultry fanciers was held at the Valley house, Collinsville. on Monday, Feb. 26, at which 28 dele gates were present, representing the towns of Winchester, New Hartford. Canton, Burlington, Pennington, Bris- tol and Plainville. s. V. Beckwith oi Winsted presided over the convention and George B. Taft of Unionville was chosen clerk.
 It was voted to organize society to be called the "Western Connecticut Poultry and Pet Stock association, '' with headquarters at Winsted. Com, mittees were appointed to attend to the necessary preliminary work of organiza tion, and after vote of thanks to Land lord Minor of the Valley house fol courtesies the meeting adjourned to meet, for choice of officers, completion of organization, etc., at Town hall, Win sted on Wednesday, Feb. 25.
 It is expected that the society will hold an exhibition here in December next, and it IS hoped that it will receive such support and encouragement from the people of Wipsted and vicinity as will ensure it's success. The concession of headquarters to Winsted was unani nous and enthusiastic, concession worth growing over. This announce ment has already caused Winsted chick ems to strut more loftily and to roost g peg higher than heretofore. WinStec Herald.
Connecticut western news., 1885-02-04
ASHLEY FALLS.

Monday was Candlemas day, and &C., cording to old prophecies we shall prob ably witness considerable cold weather before spring.
 Jacob Decker went limping about, last week, from the effects of his horse stepping on his foot.
 Mir William Hillyer has been in very poor heath, lately, and his recovery was considered doubtful
 Harry Brigham has entered the law office of Whitney & Dunbar, in West field.
 The light from the flames of William Sardam's burning barn in Canaan Valley was distinctly seen from this place, last Saturday night. SoI.
Connecticut western news., 1885-02-04
CoRREsPo

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Connecticut western news., 1885-02-04
KON K

That little ice cutter that Charlie Rhoades and Charlie Couch manufact- ed IS working tip top and has already scratched off about 290O cakes and is grating its teeth for more to do. We think if the same ice had been cut by hand, others might have been grating their teeth and perhaps gnashing them