Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1885-02-18
WESTVILLE.

Small Editions of NOahss FlOOd-One
of the Last SensatiOns-The Fire
ssBack of the Rock,,-Vfllage Gossip
Coming Social Events.
Westville has had few sensations in some
months. The heavy, pouring rain few
weeks ago which flooded the low portions of
the place and few cellars and houses for
few hours was almost equalled by similar
food on Monday night after the heavy rain
storm of that day and acres Of the low ground
were submerged and some damage was done,
while pedestrians sighed not for more worlds
to conquer, but for a rowboat. The rumor
that some individuals were lost in the track
less waste of waters and are still wandering
for landing is base fabrication. Another
of the sensations of late was when the people
of the place woke up one morning to find
that the cottage, back of the Rock, of George
Kay, an old citizen (who, it is claimed, knows
where all the haunts of the most succulent
long clam are on Milford's shores), was
burned to the ground The origin of the fire
has not been ascertained, but it is deemed
to have been accidental. The owners ken
mel of dogs all escaped safely, big, little and
smallest. Whether Mr.. Kay will rebuild is
not known.
Some of the people of Westville enjoyed
the Edwin Booth entertainment Monday
evening. The Stoddard lectures were one of
the best cards for Westville people of the
season.
The times are dull enough in Westville
and almost equal the ''hard times" of some
of the notorious hard times periods. Both the
m afoh f otorv and PavOas' 1aad ali have hoe
closed nearly all winter, and these being two
of the chief manufactures of the place, the
effect on trade and business is depressing
A meeting of the Match company was held
recently, which revived the hope that the
concern was about to 'tstart up" again, but
as yet there are no signs of such a welcome
event. The two paper mills are doing a
moderate business, which is some consola-
ton.
Mr. Murray is having a new house built on
Main street, which he will occupy in part for
his tin store. Mr.. George G. Peck is the
builder.
The sale held by the Episcopal church re-
Gently netted $40 and was quite a success
otherwise. 1t was held in Franklin hall
Some bad boys broke into the place the next
morning and stole five pies and three loaves
of cake, or five loaves of cake and three pies,
the local records not specifying particularly
on the subject. The boys and the eatables
vanished.
A sale of fancy articles by the ladies of the
Congregational church, Rev. Mr.. Willard
pastor, is in contemplation. A committee
has been appointed on the subject.
The removal of Captain George M. White,
the assistant adjutant general of the State,
from the village where he has resided for a
number of years, is matter of regret to all
Captain White was universally recognized as
a valuable man in the community and a useful
citizen. He is residing in this city for greater
convenience in making daily trips to the sole
capital and return.
A topic of conservation, accompanied by
fattering anticipation is coming wedding
to take place at the Congregational church
shortly. The contracting parties Mr..
Hotchkiss, son of Mr.. Warren Hotchkiss,
ex-member of New Ravens Board of
Relief, and young lady from the
distant West now revisiting friends in the
village whose acquaintance she formed when
visiting in the place some years ago. 1t will
be quite an interesting event and serve to
break up the social quiet ordinarily reigning
in the village.
The revival meetings at the Methodist
church conducted by the Rev. Mr. Burns,
the evangelist, have come to close. Not as
much religious interest was hoped for
was developed, but quite number rose for
prayers and there were several conversions