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Connecticut western news., 1885-03-11
N ENT.

The funeral of Burton Leonard was very largely attended at the Congrega- tional church, Saturday last. Rev E.S. Porter preached most excellent sermon closing with few remarks on the lift, and worthy character of the deceased, and of the happy, peaceful close of his life. The choir sang appropriate selec- tions. A pillow of white flowers. with the word Rest" inserted in purple was placed upon the casket Two years ago his sister, Alice. was laid to rest. Just one year ago brother was buried by her side; now Burt, at the age of 9 years, a victim to the same disease, consump- tion, has gone to join them. Truly MT and Mrs Leonard have known great sor- TOW. They, and the only remaining son, have many friends, whose deepest sym pathies are with them. Burt will be sadly missed, not at his home only, but by his many young friends. Lively and pleasing ill manner, he was always vel comed at the social gatherings. Of ex- cellent character. wholly unselfsh, gen erous and kind hearted, with few faults he was fsvorite with his associates, and with deep sorrow his young friends mourn for him, and with tender nffec- tion cherish his memory in our hearts
Connecticut western news., 1885-03-11
SOUTH CANAAN.

Mir Henry Howe will remove to the house lately owned by Mr Levi Beebe. It is said Mir Beebe will remove to Huntsville, the late residence of Mir Ly- man Wickham. There are rumors of 'ther changes in the neighborhood, but we will not venture to chronicle them until they are more decided.
 Mrs Edmund Belden has been confin- l to her bed about three weeks with heavy cold and fever. Mir E. P. Belden has also been laid by with one of these colds which are more like an epidemic.
 Mir John Hunt, now in his S9th year, is very low.
 MT Lucius Wilcox is under the doc tors care and there is hardly family Tn the vicinity that is not suffering from some form of cold.
 The weather is not very spring like, as the thermometer goes nearly down to zero every night.
 Rev MT Moore is visiting his mother in Massachusetts. His pulpit was sup piled by student from New Haven, who was very much liked.
Connecticut western news., 1885-03-11
ASHLEY FALLS.
Miss Jennie Shelley of Waterbury

Miss Jennie Shelley of Waterbury is home.
 Rumor says that Frank Dnnham is to open grocery store in the northern prt of the village.
 A large sleigh load from here attend. al the entertainment given by the Guy Family. in Canaan, Saturday night.
 Petitions have been on the wing, of l'te, and the question is: "who is to be our next postmaster ?"
 Ut Il be cold day when I subscribe my name for another Berkshire county directory" is the unanimous howl of those who were entraped by a shrewd book agent, last week, to the tune of 5 50. About year ago said agent came around collecting the names and occupations of the inhabitants, tor the purpose of completing "Gazetteer of Berkshire County" which was to be published soon. One day last week the agent returned with the hooks, and those who placed their autograph upon his paper were h ,lden for the publication, his argument being that they subscribed for the book. and could n't deny their own handwriting. SoL.
Connecticut western news., 1885-03-11
NEW HARTFORD.

Frank Sanford, the celebrated fancy roller skater, gave an exhibition at Tunxis rink, on Saturday afternoon and evening, to as large crowds as the rink would hold. Many of his feats are cer- tainly wonderful, and be gives 8 num- Der of evolutions never attempted by any other skater. In spite of all the disadvantages under which he labored here, he gave most satisfactory exhi. bition.
 Rev F. A. Spencer being unable tc fill his pulpit, Sunday, a sermon wa read by Prof s. A. Weaver.
 Misses Kate and Florence Perry, teachers of the Pine Meadow school were summoned home, Thursday, by the dangerous illness of their mother.
 Mir and Mrs N. S. Seleninoff were ii town last week, at the house of E. R. Carter.
 Charles F. Maxfeld arrived with hit family at Highland farm on Monday.
 AS guests at the house of R. R. Smltl are Miss Minnie Field of Sheffield Mir Fuller of Housatonic; Mrs Lyle and sor of New York.
 Miss Jessie Curtiss of Collinsville wa, in town. last week.
Connecticut western news., 1885-03-11
ORN W ALL.

The fancy dress ball which was held in the parlors of the Beers house, last week Wednesday night, the 4th inst was grand success. The dancers were dressed in various fantsstic costumes. The red fez of the Turk, the solemn Chi naman and the red son of the forest |" were all there. The ladies' costumes were of all kinds, from the Martha Washington costume of '.ye olden tune" to the more modern pull-back, etc. The ball was given, we suppose, in hon or of the inauguration of our new president
 Chauncey Ford caught a pickerel in Cream Hill lake, cue day last week. which weighed 6 lbs. It was bought by J. W. Beers, who sent it by express tu 0. G. Walbridge of N. I. ; we expect that there will be rush of summer bOarders after that kind of fish, next ! summer.
 Ely Judson of Bethel will occupy Mir, Silas Judson's house on South street the coming year. He will be employed by c. E. Wilcox in the butcherinl business.
 Oscar P. Bunnell has bought the olt Smith place, and will remove there April l.
 The famous hound Scout" owing t, I Nl,s.1 1xx,r- T. I speed of Cornwall horses has come t, grief. In trying to run ahead of hi owners team he was run over, had on, Jf his legs broken and received othe severe injuries.
 | Woodpiles are beginning to grow, ant little talk about tobacker beds ar, indications of spring but the snow 1 banks are slow about leaving. x.Y.z
Connecticut western news., 1885-03-11
SALISBURY v.

George K. Barton spent the Sabbath at his fathers. Mir Barton has been west about seven years, during which time he has built up large dry goods trade at Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He will be in New York about two weeks buy ing goods for the summer trade.
 Last Wednesday afternoon Mir Silas Moore received & dispatch that his daughter, Hattie, was very ill with diph theria at Poughkeepsie, where she is attending school. Mrs Moore went out on the evening train. At this writing tTuesday) Hattie is better and Mir Moore returned home last evening.
 John Winters Is seriously sIck with pneumonia. Dr Burtch attends him.
 Mrs John Landon's father, Mir Will COX, and sister, Mrs Wood os Brooklyn, are spending the week with her.
 Mrs Albert Moore and daughter visit ing friends in Oar bury last week.
 Mrs Purdy, mother of our young law yer, is in town for few weeks.
Connecticut western news., 1885-03-11
NOR kOG.R.

Do not forget Uncle Tom's Cabin, this, Wednesday evening.
 Dr and Hrs Welch start to-day for Jacksonville, Fla.
 Lawyer Bristol has gone to PIainville and opened law office.
 "Sweethearts and Wives" given in the hall last week by Winsted talent had very slim attendance.
 There WAS good attendance at the mission band entertainment Wednesday evening, which proved decided sue. cess. It is generally conceded that M iss Leah Cone has foun her calling in teaching vocal music Hard heart ed John Bassett will in all probability continue stage life.
 In the death of Ar Harv, y Johnson, which occurred last Wednesday, Nor folk has met with a great loss. You seldom find embodied in one man all the good traits that he possessed. As it has been expressed, he was full of common sense. keen, good judg- ment; his advice was often sought and freely given; kind hearted to the last degree, often going to the assistance of others to the detriment of his own bus mess and all without murmer. He was public spirited; one can hardly find q public enterprise in which his hand is not seen. He was also man of clear ideas and expressed them freely but in such way that those who disa- greed with him could take no offense. He did not seek office but has held nearly all the town offices several times and has represented the town in the legislature. He was widely known in the adjoining towns and among the vast number of acquaintances I don't think 8 single enemy could be found. Nr Johnson was only 57 yet had &C., complished more than many older men. The bereayed faprily have the heartfelt sympathy of the whole community.
 AU REvoR.
Connecticut western news., 1885-03-11
SOUTHERN NEW MARLBORO.

The music of the steam whistles in Canaan reverberated over the old Berk. shire hills a long time, inauguration day.
 The roads in the southeast part of tn, town are still blocked up with snow and the farmers take log roads to get to church, mill or market.
 MT Sheldon Norton, who has been our neighbor nearly 40 years, has nov. ed to Mill River to live with his daugh ter, Mrs Artinet Adams. A shade oi sadness passed over us at their final de parture.
 Mrs N. E. Walter closed her third term of school in the Huxley district with marked success. Some of the larg, scholars are not very enthusiastic ovei the new patent seats and complain O want of sufficient room to deTelop thei physical faculties, and that has a ten dency to cramp their moral and physi cal powers. Oh my! w.Ls.
Connecticut western news., 1885-03-11
EAST CANAAN.

Willie Briggs is Sick with pneumonia.
 Mrs Stephen McKenna died in New York city on Wednesday last. Funeral service and burial in this place last Sat. urday. The McKenna family formerly were residents of this town.
 Joseph Kegler is making some i'm. provements on his house and giving it new coat of paint
 Billy Noonan of Mill River was run away with last Wednesday. The cutter was somewhat broken but the horse and driver were uninjured.
 Rumor has 1t that a would-be Nimrod not 1000 miles from No. 5, hearing stories of the wonderful animals seen in East Canaan forests, started out for e days sport Arming himself with bow ie knives, pistol and musket he steered for the woods. What game he brought lome has not yet been ascertained, as its Hyde is not on exhibition, however, he confidently asserts that he ''sav sumthin."
 The vicinity of the "Squabble Hole, 3 so called, has quite a reputation for the wild denizens of it's woods and swan ss. To keep up its fame it has now produc- ed another wild animal. Hiram Rotey taught in steel trap, one day last week, an animal of which very little is known in this section. The lower part of its body and sides are spotted like the leopard, while its back has a yellowisl color. Its head is twice the size of A wild cat, with large tuft of hair or beard on either cheek. It is said to b, a cross between the American leopartl and lynx. Robey is looking for it's mate and will have it,unless it quits tn, happy land. The animal weighed 25l pounds and would weigh in good con dition 50 pounds at least. It is in the hands of Mir Miles Tobey, who is tax idermist, and will preserve it. Mir TC- bey is now reading up natural history to ascertain what the animal is.
Connecticut western news., 1885-03-11
Connecticut Ksat~nts.

The following patents were granted to citizens of Connecticut bearing dat, March 8, 1885. Reported expressly for this paper by Louis Bagger < Co.,. mechanical experts and solicitors of patents, Washington, D. c. Advice free:-
 Baker, F. NJ, Birmingham, button fastening; 3l3.274
 Barber, c. g., Hartford, dividers and calipers; 3l327
 Bliss, w. IT., Norwich. revolving fire arms; 313,04s.
 Bunnell, B. B., automatic lamp light CT and extinguisher; 313, ,297.
 Case, orville, Hartford, body truss; 3I3,O57.
 Dickerman, Amos, New Haven. mak- ing metallic cartridge shells; 3l3,1s
 Doherty, J. G.. Waterbury, pendulum level; SIS, ,292.
 Gaylor !. F. L., Bridgeport, device fir locking joints -four patents); 3l3,. 19a.
 Hull, R. L., Meriden, lantern; 3l3,- 425.
 J' nes, H. R., Hartford, barbed wire shoe nails; 313,07S.
 Knous, Jno., and A. E. Wallace, Hart ford, making bicycle forks; 3ls.0s3.
 Lane, F. A, New Haven, clock strik. ing; 3l3,344.
 Palmer, F. L., New London, mechan- ical movement; 3l3,230.
 Swan, James, Seymour, machine for manufacturing augur hits; 312.45j.
 Taylor, J. s., Danhury, machine for scalding and feting hat bodies; SIS. i27. Thatcher, F. B., Bridgeport, bottle sto per; 3l3,25
 Thumshirn, Geo, Branford, sash fas- tening; 3l3,25S.
Connecticut western news., 1885-03-11
CORNWALL BRIDGE.

Mrs Ann Bierce, who has been visit ing friends in Bridgeport, returned home Q few days ago.
 The sudden change in the weather has made winter clothing in great de- mand again and many are suffering from severe colds.
 A bright-eyed little girl made her np pearance on inauguration day, March 4, at the residence of ". P. Sturges. Mother and baby are doing finely.
 The tobacco sorting is progressing finely with an additional force.
 James Pink, formerly of Amenia, N. Y, was instantly killed by the evening passenger train Monday night. He was struck by the engine apd thrown on the depot platform. Dr Sanford, the cor oner, held an examination and the body is awaiting the arrival of his son, who we understand, lives in Wassaic.
Connecticut western news., 1885-03-11
W EST CORNW ALI.

Mrs Irving J. Scoville of Plainville is visiting at her fathers on Cream Hill.
 Mrs J. F. Clererdon of Brooklyn is home for short visit.
 Frank B. Wood, who has been spend tug the winter in Florida, is expecteu home about April l.
 Miss Sarah Miller spent the Sabbatl, with Mrs Dr Weed in Bridgeport.
 George E. Harrison of Plainyiew is expecting to go to Ohio soon to engage as clerk in his uncle's store.
 A fine assortment of clocks just re- ceived at the drug store, iewslry, silver ware, and full line of fancy goods for the spring trade.
Connecticut western news., 1885-03-11
COEER HOO M .
The Center school closes this week.

The Center school closes this week.
 Wm Hotchkiss of North Colebrook had ten nice sheep killed by dogs, one day fast week.
 The ladies social and industrial soci. ety will hold business meeting at the basement of the Congregational church, on Saturday afternoon of this week.
 Rev Mir Hartshorn gave notice last Sunday that he should be compelled, on account of ill health, to terminate his connection with this people ou the first of May, next.
 $. E. Freeman has moved back onto his farm at North Colebrook. after au absence of two years.
 John r. Phelps of Millbrook has sold his farm aud will give possession about April l.
 Lester N. Smith and Miss Lizzie Phelps were united in marriage lllsi Thursday and are spending few day, in Hartford.
Connecticut western news., 1885-03-11
There is yerY little tronble with .tock.

There is very little trouble with stock, as there is what is called mo fence law" in California. They are not oblig- ed to fence grain land, and all who own horses, cattle or hogs are obliged to keep them in fenced inclosures, called cor rals, owners being liable for all damage done by loose stock. Barbed wire Is generally used, being cheaper and easier handled, and less liable to be burned up. Board fences get destroyed very often when burning over stubble ground winch is done every fall before the rains come.
 There are several large sheep owners iu Lodi and Lockeford, but they keep their sheep on the range or government md in the foot hills and mountains. This is precarious business, more failing than making anything, sheep being raised for tue wool only, for which Gal ifornia is celebrated. Unwashed WOO at the present time is worth from sever to nine cents per pound.
 TO BE CONTINUED.
Connecticut western news., 1885-03-11
FALLS VILLAGE.

Miss Lucia Cooke of Sheffield is vis- ting at E. W. Spurs.
 Quite number of persons are on the sick list just now. The venerable Hen " Wolfe is very i'll, Mrs Henry Belden is also quite sick, Edward Beebe is suf- fering from severe cold, Station Agent Wolcott is recovering from another at, tack of malaria, Albert Brigner, who has been very feeble all winter, is on the gain, and Mrs Robert Haskins Is also convalescent.
 Mir Haskins moves to Danbury soon, where he has obtained steady employ ment at his trade.
 The question of building roller skat- ing rink is under consideration. Plans have been submitted for building 90x 10 feet, to be erected west of Citizens hall, and at this writing (Monday) it looks as though the plan will be pushed through at once.
 MT George Thompson of Bridgeport and Miss Belle Gibbs, of Kent were guests of Mir and Mrs Sidney Reed over the Sabbath.
 The Guy Family gave Q repetition oi their previous entertainments on Tues. lay evening last. The attendance wa fair and the show passable.
 R. J. Orr moves into the rooms vacat ei by D. W. Clarke in s. W. Bradley house on Prospect street on April l, Nil Thompson moves into his recently pur .hased house on East Main street ana Oscar J. Sabin will occupy the rooms now used by N. G. Boydston on Rail road street
 Harry, Will and Albert Sheppard and Edward Beebe tackled Orville Hosford' { wood pile last week and soon reduce q the mammoth logs to stove siza. Itwas ! commendable act and Mr Hosford who is unable to do any manual labor, wishes to express his thanks for tht nei eighborly and generous spirit which prompted it.
 Ferguson goes to New York this week to reduce the stock of some of the mer. chant princes of that metropolis. Looh out for an avalanche of seasonable nov elites and staple goods when he returns,
 Dr B. c. Gidman has had a substan. tial two-wbeeled vehicle built by Wilcox of s nth Canaan. J. D. Egleston is decorating it.
 Fred E. Egleston is full of business and has contracts for over three months ahead. He has been very successful with his subscription agency. Dr J. D. Clemans was in town Mon. day looking hale and hearty. "Wei gahts."
 The pink sociable given by the ladies aid society in the lecture room of the NJ. E. church on Friday evening last was pronounced success. The room was handsomely decorated in pink, mak- ing it a thing of beauty. The costumes of the ladies corresponded with the dec orations. The supper, which consisted of variety of good things, tempting the palate and eye,was expressive of the generous hearts which provided it and the $5l received compensated the eff. fort. A good time was enjoyed by all. DpTyID
Connecticut western news., 1885-03-11

Alas for the things of this world, when we have to call our old friend Us atten. tion to the words of holy writ; "Remem- Der the Sabbath day to keep 1t holy six days shalt thou labor and do all tn, work ;" or perhaps it would be well {, present him with correct calendar, for the liberal spirit with which he has dealt out almanacs has undoubted deprived himself of any means of determining when the week begins or ends
Connecticut western news., 1885-03-11

Last Wednesday evening, about a hundred friends and relatives of Mir and 1 Mrs Frank Decker assembled at their home in this place to celebrate the fifth anniversary of their marriage. The presents were numerous and valuable, a I partial list of which we give below : One stand and large easy rocker, Levi Van Deusen, W. Rote, E. Rows, w
 Rossman and wife ; large easy rocker. N. W. Shores; marble-top table. E. Vos- burg and wife; stand, c. Higgins and wife; large lamp. E. Wheeler and wife {; six brooms, Wilcox brothers majnlica pitcher, c. Roys and wife; foot rest, Mrs F.Wlipple; large sauce dish, M I.andon and wife; china cup and saucer, Carrie , Scoville; child's rocker, A. Murphy and wife; work box, Miss J. Gardner; four towels, s. Rote and wife; wall cabinet, Wesley Rote and wife easy rocker, E. and O. c. Mum and W. J. Huggins; lnen table cloth, Frank Dunham and I wife; cash Sl, Mrs l.. Stanard; match safe, Eddie Vosburgh; pail, Lizzie and Johnie Scovllle maiolica platter and book, c. Rote and wife hand mirror, Miss Hattie Rossman glass preserve ,iish, N. Sprague box thread, Lizzie Rinne par vases, George Brewer and wife; glass tea set, D. Hickey; family measuring jar, W. F. Scoville; mustache cup and saucer, K, N. Tait; cash Sl each, A. Benton, F. Bailey, William NJ. Chapin; paper and towel rack combined, A, Markham and wife; crumb tray and brush, Mrs A. Reel; pair rubber boots, U. E. Hadsell; glass bread plate, Mrs A. Sprague A good oyster supper was served at II o'clock. and with music by the Love brothers, dancing was kept up though the entire night. PREsTo,
Connecticut western news., 1885-03-11
A ssrent Discovery.

William Thomas of Newton, Ia.. says "My wife has been seriously affected with a cough for 25 years, and this spring more severely than ever before. She had used many remedies without relief. and being urged to try Dr Kings new discovery, did so, with most gratifying results. The first bottle relieved her very much, and the second bottle has absolutely cured her. She has not had so good health for 30 years"
 Trial bottles free at W. H. Camps drug store. Large size S1.
Connecticut western news., 1885-03-11

SnDscrsptbOH AccONMl.-Thr date the eo'ored Slip oi pap-f with The name oI the -no seri0er shows ,ae jim tO which Ghe Smb" @crHpst@m h pntd thns. K. B Sm'th hJulSs Indicates thar Mr smith har paid foi hls paper to July 5, iSS7 lt lR hoped that -nh~crhrrs will see So n that theil account. at indicated by the dai' on thelY papers ia alwayacorr ct and wheI the! pay IoI \ renewal of theiI subscription will oh serve whether their date irCha tged tndlcate th' proper crs dit Snd in hr event ot sn rrrOT to h. form up for correction al once Noclaims Ton Fl. rOrp In theac ccouuir wil her aftei b.. considered mNsess prosoMeed within thirty dnya aiter the payment ia els med 10 have been made 70 the regular receipt o the paper tn Ih- dae to winch the subscription te paid plainly printed thereon ls prima facie evidence of itr atceptRnce correct
Connecticut western news., 1885-03-11
Collectors Notice,

Notice is hereby given that the rate hill for the town of Canaan for lSs4. is placed in my hsHds for collection, and for the purpose of receiving the same Nill be N. the store of H E. Netherell, in Huntsville. on March 26. nom 10 A. N tn i2. and at the store of c. ". Hall & Co. at FHils Yiifage, on March 2S.
 Al taxes unpaid un May Ist, and for each and every m,nth A of per crnt will be chAr0. ed. Canaan, Feb 2I. lssb. WY"
 A. oHAtkAG, Consatar.
Connecticut western news., 1885-03-11
LAK N EvnLLM.

We have on our desk a communica. tion from Tic Douleureux, Jr, but as it contains 80 many personals and left handed compliments, which we tear might possibly give offence, we do not think it advisable to publish it t-E,iitor NetrS
Connecticut western news., 1885-03-11
sHEFFUELD.

Don't forget the basket sociable at E. !. Vosburgh's, tonight.
 Mir Scoville of New York delivered a very entertaining lecture at the Frend- ly Union, last Friday evening.
 Willard Rorahack of Torrington, Ct. was in town over Sunday, stopping at his fathers, James Rornback's.
 Walt Boardman, who is clerking in J. H. Barnum's store at Lime Rock. spent Sunday at his home in Boardman street. BoN AM.
Connecticut western news., 1885-03-11
CORRESrONDENCE.

a@ Write only on one side of the paper and send something each week ii possible. Don't wait until you can gather full column to send all Rt once, but let us hear from you from Seek to week. if you can't glve more than two items 8; time. remembering that ae'cS is nor improved by age.
Connecticut western news., 1885-03-11
G. W. SCoVILLE. Fui nishlng Undertaken

knd dealer in CaSketr, CofinE, Burial llobsr ,nd all kinds of Undcrtak err uuodH. ID, nor approved methods known Co the profer sion aard in preserving the dead.
 Cabinet wnrk, Uphnlstering and napAirii promptly and thoroughly done.
 Agent for NJ. e. Mhseler's cut hawe'
 Residence and Ehop on the "orecn. Nnrfnlk Conn 2stf