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Connecticut western news., 1885-02-11
NEW HARTFORD.

Rev F. H, Adams was confined to his house the greater part of last week, but was able to occupy his pulpit, Sunday. At the annual meeting of the Putnam Phalanx in Hartford, last Wednesday, c. H. Case, who is so well known here as to seem one of us. was unanimously elected to the command of the battalion J. N. Brown of this place was elected a corporal.
 For the last few weeks Rocky hill has been favorite resort. Sleds of all sig es, from the tiny one belonging to tn, five-year-old to the deadly double-rip- per, have made things lively, not foI themselves only, but pedestrians as well No serious accident has occurred so far. although doubtless many bruises might be exhibited that had they been gained in any of the duties of life-splittine wood or bringing in water, for instance. would have incapacitated the owner from further labor for time. That s all right, boys, have good time while you can.
 Miss Grace Adams went to Hartford, Friday, to attend the musicale given by the pupils of Prof N. H. Allen. She was the guest of Mrs Ellen s. Terrill.
 G. E. Carter was home over Sunday. There have been rumors of a masquer- ade ball to be given before long. "To be or not to be" that s the question.
 MEwsAw.
Connecticut western news., 1885-02-11
WEST CORNWALL.

Dr Preston and wife of Decorah, Ia have been visiting friends in this vii cinity. ~
 Joseph Mallinson spent last week il New York for the interest of the sheal factory.
 Tickets for sale at the post office fol the stereopticon entertainment in tue chapel. tomorrow evening.
 R. F. Smith has been on the sick lis the past week, with threatening fever, but is now improving.
 Business at the Union shear factor, has revived and the rumbling machiner, is pleasant music to many.
 Miss Gertie Wickwire of Cream hill returned, on Saturday, from her extend. ed visit in New York and Bridgeport.
 Mrs E. R. Thompson, who has been luite ill, is slowly recovering.
 Miss Bertha Smith of Cortland, NY, is visiting at her grandfather's, c. Wick wires on Cream hill. Es
 The cannon that disappeared so mys- teriously at election, has been resurrect- d in the railroad company's ice house. William Morgan now still breathes, us the " Be-hoys that did it " have owned up.
 Frank Snyder has returned to Elyria, Ohio, to continue his work in the shear factory at that place.
 The young people on the hill had q grand sieighride to Torrington, last Sat. urday.
 Miss Lillie Scoville arrived home from her southern trip, Wednesday.
 S. J. Adams lett for Rome, NewYork, Tuesday, with his wife, who is to b, treated there for a cancer, which ha, afflicted her for few months. It i. sincerely hoped by all that successful cure will be effected.
Connecticut western news., 1885-02-11
Long Distance TeIephonIng.


 A remarkable piece of telephoning has just been accomplished by the engineers of the International Bell telephone com pauy, who successfully carried out an experiment by which they were enabled to hold conversation between St Pe- tersburg and Bologa,a a distance of2 465 miles. Blake transmitting and Bell re- csivIng instrument were used, and con versation was kept up, notwithstanding a high induction. The experiments were carried ou during the night, when the telegraph lines were not ut work The Russian engineers of this company are so confident of further success that they hope shortly to be able to converse with ease at distance of 4,665 miles; but to accomplish this astonishing feat they must combine all the condition fla vorable for transmission of telepnonic sounds.
 If 1t is found possible to hold audi ble convers ltion at such extraordina- " distances, it is possible that this fact will be speedily improved upon, and We shall be able to converse freely be. tween London and New York and by tnd-by between London and the anti. podes.-Fron Chambers Journal.
Connecticut western news., 1885-02-11
GOSHEN.

The past two weeks have been well improved by Goshen ice men. Nearly all have finished putting up their ice.
 One of our citizens refused to let the boys set rabbit traps on his land. He has trapped all winter and last week caught his first rabbit.
 A party of the young friends of Allyn Vaill gave him surprise, last Friday night, at his home In West Goshen. A pleasant evening was well spent. As far as heard from there were nine " tip overs" One young lady remarked that ''there was no fun in a sleigh ride if you don't tip over," and we presume she had plenty of fun for the load she was in turned over four times.
 G. W. Leitche's stereopticon lecture was well attended.
 It is almost impossible to obtain de- cent rent in town. We know of three families in town who are obliged to move and who cannot find rooms of any kind. It is an unusual thing in Goshen. Joseph Wooster's child died last Saturday morning. Several children in town have been on the sick list, but are improving.
 Albin Wetmore will deliver an address in the conference room, Thursda, evening.
Connecticut western news., 1885-02-11
ASHLEY FALLS.

George Abbott of Housatonic spent the Sabbath at home.
 Miss Gertie Pulver of Copake, N. r., visited friends here last week.
 Mrs Emery Horton of Pittsfeld was in town visiting relatives last week
 Lemuel Bulman and family of Lime Rock spent the Sabbath in thls place.
 Rev Dr Eddy preached here, Sunday evening, to large congregation, from Revelations III, 20, Behold, I stand at the door and knock" He will also preach here next. Sunday evening, to make up for the omission last month.
 A four-horse load of "Ashleyvillains" went to Lakeville, last Friday night. to a party at E. s. Conklin's, and in spite of the cold weather and the misfortune to break a whiffletree they report good sleighride-where there was sleighlng, "a good dance, and a good time generally. They reached this place about z: 30 Saturday morning, leading two of the horses behind the sleigh.
 The Ashley Falls singing-class took a sleighride to Sheffield. and visited the singing-school in that place, and on their return trip they entertained the inhabi- tants along the route by displaying theil musical talent. One of the loads fur. nished both vocal and instrumental mu. sic of various descriptions, from " John Brown" and '' Old Grimes" in the vocal line, to the Devils Dream" and other choice selections finely rendered as duets on couple of fish-horns 1; and it was probably the effects of one of thoss ,liabolical dreams winch led that load astray, for before they were fairly con scious of the fact they were on the roa6 to "Canaan's fair and happy land. However, they did not lament theil misfortune CD, but went their wa, rejoicing, and it is quite probable tha the Canaanites reioiced when they heart the last trump sound and the caravan crossed the Massachusetts line. SoL.
Connecticut western news., 1885-02-11
FALLS VILLAGE.

Miss Nellie Peck of Hartford was home on visit last week.
 Mrs George W. Hall is visiting friends and relatives at New Haven.
 Mrs John Dorsey, who has been =saf- fering from Arrangement of the men tai faculties, was taken to Hartford where she will be placed in an asylum.
 If you want to see fine collection of portraits, call on F. E. Egleston, the subscription agent at this place. He has portraits of three representative journalists of America, Il representa- tive journalists of London, Eng, l6 professional base ball men of America aud picture of the Lime Kiln club in full session. This is only the begin ning of his collection. He intends to have larger display in time, including the famous masterpieces of all the great ar lists.
 There will be Catholic dance in Cit izen's hall the 18th of this month. Mu-  sic by Rhoades' orchestra.
 Murray Bro VII of L.uox, Mass, has rented store at that place and after I the first of April, will be the sole pro prietor and carry large stock of gro ceries and a line of tine boots and shoes Ho has many friends in this place, hay ing resided here several years and clerk ed 1t for U. H. Miner until Mr Miner gave up the mercantile business. He then went to Lenox as clerk for Mir c. E. Sears. Over two years ago Mir Sears died and on Feb. 2, 1883, his widow took Murray into partnership, which has continued until the present time.
 s. Y. L.
Connecticut western news., 1885-02-11
SALISBURY.

Mir Alex Suydam will have blinds put on his house in the village, the Rich ardsou place. MT Jay A. Underwood of Canaan will do the job and was in town Thursday taking measurements forthe same.
 Rev MT Rumney of Sharon was in town Thursday, a guest of Rev Mir George.
 Three couple from here went to Shef- ield for sleighride Tuesday evening aeports say they all tipped over and were buried in the snow Better take double sleigh and driver next time. boys.
 We noticed Col A. H. Fenn of Win 'ted aud A. T. Roraback, Esq, of Can ain in town one day last week
 The funeral of Mir Rodney Sage was largely attended at the house in Cha plnville at l o'clock "Wednesday after loon. The services were conducted by he Rev Mir Hermauce of Sheffield, as- sisted by Miss Elizabeth Greenwood of brooklyn.
 An invited whist party, numbering 'bout %, spent Wednesday evening very pleasantly with Miss Sadie G. Walton.
 Prof l.. W. Harvey and pupils gave musical entertainment in the parlors 0f Maple Shade hotel on Friday even- tng. The professor has a large class, which are improving rapidly. The en- ertaiument was appreciated by full house.
 John Banforth is in New York this week, on business in the interest of the Salisbury Cutlery Handle Company.
 Mir F. Hodgkinson of Brooklyn spent Sunday at Lawn Cottage.
 Miss Minnie Suydam is confined to her bed with malarial fever.
 Five infants were baptized at St. Johns church Sabbath morning.
 MT and Mrs Martin Harris are visit ing friends along the Hudson. Mrs T. F. Dexter is spending the week at her fathers, Mir Charles Spur, at Sheffield.
Connecticut western news., 1885-02-11
SOUTH FIELD.

School closes two days this week on account of the death of friend and neighbor of the teacher.
 Sleighing holds and the snow keeps coming little.
 The loss of neighbor together with his daughter, on Wednesday last creates considerable comment, inasmuch as the third person went along, but as some times 'tis two makes but one, we call them one, and particularly since the do- mimic had call and was seen to return home after the departure of Said neigh bors Your correspondent feels little nonplussed since an old pair of overalls was used to divert suspicion and turn our innocent minds in contrary direc- tion. We really don't know but We had as much claim as any one to the third person however, we will wish them good deal of happiness and be content if we can only find the overalls.
Connecticut western news., 1885-02-11
EAST CANAAN.

Station Agent w A. Roberts is sick with pneumonia.
 Mrs Hiram Bartlett is reported as very low, with little hope of recovery.
 E. R. Lorrain, with his men, go to Sheffield u is week to build store for E. J. Vosburgh.
 Nat Stevens, with his four-in-hand, gave the scholars of Miss Lillie Fuller's school sleighride to Great Harrington, Saturday. a ... ss
 Lyman Dunning is to have wind mill attached to his well in the rear of his store. ~.-.
 This community was startled Tuesday morning by the announcement that Ev- erardus Ives was killed on Canaan mountain tine afternoon before, by the oyerturning of load of wood. The facts in brief as reported to us are as follows: Mir Ives had made several trips to the mountain during the day and his "1I6 hAuA AO9 OO 5O os51AAB Oub A6 went and after being gone an hour over time his wife became alarmed and Hen " Ives, his son, and Louis Roys started fo. the mountain where they found him de d under load of wood. and the horses down. The load had overturned in rounding a curve, at which point the road was also very steep. Procuring the assistance of Martin Prescott they r, m vsd the wood, righted the sleigh and conveyed tue body of Mir Ives to nis home. Mir Ives Was one of our beS, citizens, good neighbor, kind hus- band, all in lalgent father aud he wli4 be missed from among us. The family have the sympathy of this whole com munity in their sad bereavement. II, leaves a widow and two children, l. sou about IF yelrs oil, aud dauSh ter, the wife O. G,orse K. Goodwin. The funeral will be attended on rhursday a. l oc.ock.
Connecticut western news., 1885-02-11
N FEN IT.

Miss M. J. Porter left town Saturday for her home in Claverack, N. Y.
 Mir an I Mrs Hough of Meriden are sitting Ut J. NJ. Gibbs.
 Deacon Berry still remains quite. feeble.
 The members of the young ladies mission circle will give an oyster sup per at the Town hall on Tuesday even ing, Feb IF. There will probably be {, lecture or some entertainment in con nection with the supper. The funds thus raised are to go, part for foreign and part for home missions.
 Business all finished at Luther Eaton's tobacco warehouse. A dozen or more of the men who were employed there have gone to work in the warehouse at Canaan.
 The mite society meeting, last Wed nesday evening, proved very successful Although the night was stormy large number were in attendance, and nearly $40 were taken in. The last gathering of this kind for the season, takes place this evening.
 There was great excitement Saturday morning, over the announcement that there had been almost serious fire the night -previous. It occurred in the building on the corner, known as Schmidt's bakery. Charles Smith, walk ing about three o'clock, smelIed smoke, and as his house and store are separat- ed from the bakery by only Q narrow alley-Way he very soon saw the fire starting up. He aroused his clerk, rush. ed to the street, shouted t' fire. ." then re- turned and gUt small hose and attach ing it to the pipe in his kitchen, wet down the flames. The few neighbors who heard the alarm came in haste and the fire was soon subdued. It had been discovered just in time. Had it not been for the presence of mind and prompt action on the part of MT Smith and J. Barton. that building and several others must have been destroyed. The cause of the fire was a cigar stump into wooden spittoon filled with saw dust.
 Rev J. c. Sturges preached his fare we'll sermon to the people of St Andrews Episcopal church, last Sunday. Only a short time ago he announced his inten- ton of leaving, and rendered his resig- nation, which was granted, though with much regret by the officers of the church. Mr Sturges has occupied his place as rector of this parish for eight years. He has faithfully performed all duties de- volving upon him, working earnestly ior the advancement of the church, and good and charitable causes. He leaves many warm friends here, an his going will be regretted, not only by the peo- ,le of his parish, but also by a large .ircle of acquaintanCes, whose best wish follow him to his new field of labor Ie has accepted a call to a church in lew York city i've have not been in. .ormed what church, and will remove thence with his family this week.
Connecticut western news., 1885-02-11
Ministers, Churches and Religion.

(Clippings from the Religious Herald, Feb. 5.l
 Rev George H. Griffin of Milford handed in his resignation to his people Ut Milford on Sunday. He has been pastor there since 1865, and resigns now to accept the appointment of district secretary of the American Sunday school union for New England, as successor of the late Nelson Kingsbury of Hartford.
 Several of the Methodist churches in the state report revivals. At Bristol more than 40 conversions are reported; ut Danbury large number of the schol- ars in the Sunday school give evidence of conversions; and at Georgetown 70 have come forward as inquirers, most of whom profess faith in Christ. At the South Nj. E. church, Hartford, revival meetings are in progress.
 IE Gallioplis, Ohio, remarkable re- vival is in progress. Nearly 1000 con- versions are reported. All classes aie reached. Many saloons are closed.
 On Sabbath, Jan. IS, one hundred and five persons were received into the Presbyterian church, Beaver Falls, Pa, of which Rev J. D. Morehead is pastor.
 Several of the Methodist churches in Connecticut are enjoying gracious yis- itations of the presence and power of the Holy Spirit. In New Haven last Sunday at Trinity church, Dr J. O. Peck pastor, 153 persons were received to membership. Twenty-two of these were by letter and others we presume on probation. Revival meetings have been held for several weeks. Dr Pe, k came to the church last April, and since then 300 have been received to the church. This is remarkable success, and the pastor Is an earnest worker. The First M. E. church received fifteen on probation last Sunday.
 Some of the mormous in Utah are not finding 1t so easy to resist the law now as heretofore. 4 few weeks ago Vt mentioned the trial and conviction oi Rudger Clawson of Salt Lake City foi the crime of polygamy. He was seu- fenced by the court to pay fine of $50, and to imprisonment for four years. This case was appealed to the Suprem, court of the United States, and its de cision confirms the lower court; SO tn, guilty Clawson must submit to the pen alty. Let this legal work go on as fa~i as is practicable. in connection with the multiplying influences of Christian churches and schools, and the mormon iniquity will ere long he suppressed.
Connecticut western news., 1885-02-11
ConRecttcuf Patents.

The following patents were granted to citizens of Connecticut bearing dat, February 3. 1885. Reported expressly for this paper by Louis Bagger & Co '. mechanical experts and solicitors of patents, Washington, D. c. Advice free:-
 Austin, N. L., Norwalk, grate-bar, 31l.6 .633.
 Coulter, wm B., Bristol, relief-valve i; 311, ,723.
 Elwell, G. W. and B Fay, Daubury, hat-sizing machine; 311. 1.572.
 Fenner, G. P, New London, printing press; 31l.735.
 Fladd, F. C., Middletown, sprud cut ter; 311, ,73S.
 Hoxie, B. w., Hartford, valve; 311,- 833.
 Johnson, c. H., Birmingham, skate; 3l1.7 .763.
 Laraway, G. w, Hartford. drier for paper drums and barrels; 31I, ,499.
 Opdyke, S B., New Haven, eye-glass frame; 311.602.
 Parker, D. w., Meriden, suspension device for lamp-shades; 311.519.
 Parker, D. w., and l.. F. Griswold, Meriden, extension lamp; 311, ,520.
 Perkins, R. B., Meriden, extension lamp fixture; 311,779.
 Reynolds, Henry, New Haven, feed ing device for screw machines; 311, ,7S5. Smith, E. S., Waterbury, spring clasp; 31I.536.
 Smith, J. A., Deep River, button hook 311, ,539.
 Strouse. Edward, New Haven, hoop skirt; 311, 1859.
 Thompson, D. S, West Haven, gar 'er-slide; 311, 1,691.
 Ward, B. B., Hartford, electric-arc lamp; 31l.546.
 Young, A. M., Waterbury, electric hattery; 311, $50.
Connecticut western news., 1885-02-11
KON NKAPOT.

The widow of Theron Hadsen dled Sunday at 5:30 P. M., after six years illness, caused by being thrown from |" wagon in Mill River, us many will call to mind. She has been a great sufferer during that whole time and for the past two years has suffered beyond all de- scription. Her funeral will be attend ed Wednesday, the 1lth inst, at lO o'clock A. Nj.
 Everett A. Roys, who has been afaict @ l with a scrofula swelling for 40 years and which has been sore for about 25 years, has been suffering more than common for several weeks past, whilst the sore has been discharging a piece of bone one inch wide and one and halt long. o. F.
Connecticut western news., 1885-02-11
SHARON.

Several gentlemen of this village are erecting roller skating rink. The rink is situated north of the old dist, jet school house on Main street, and is to be 40 X loo feet The skating surface is to be 34 ST feet, and finished mp in first-class shape. This will furnish a tine place of amusement for our young people, and the managers will do all that Is possible to make the rink pleas ant and attractive. The managers hope to have the same ready to be opened to the public in about two weeks, and on the opening night will entertain the public with an exhibition of fancy and artistic skating by special artists.
Connecticut western news., 1885-02-11
N OR k'Oa.M. k'

There has been a whist club formed in town.
 The church council last Tuesday vo- ted unanimously to dismiss Rev J. F. Gleason.
 Dr and Mrs Welch have returned from their visit in New York state.
 The concert last Wednesday evening given by the orchestra. was well at tended and all speak in high terms of the music.
 The skating rink opening, Friday evening, was largely attended and proved successful financially to the managers. There was considerable tumbliug, but no broken bones. The rink will be open two nights eacL week in future. AUREvoIR.
Connecticut western news., 1885-02-11

Mir Geo. V. Willing. of Manchester, Mich, writes: My wife has been al most helpless for five years, so helpless that she could not turn over in bed alone. She used two bottles of Electric bitters, and is SO much improved that she is able now to do her own work.
 Electric bitters will do all that is claimed for them. Hundreds of testi- monials attest their great curative pow CTS. Only fifty cents bottle at w. Fl. Camps.
Connecticut western news., 1885-02-11

There will be a select basket party or social at Town hall, Tuesday, February 10. Proceeds for the "Out and Indoor Tub" Invitations have been issued md half-gross or more of baskets giv- n out, the recipient to place a supper Or two in the basket, and also her card 1t the hall the baskets will be sold tt auction, and the purchaser eats sup- 'er with the lady whose carl appears II, he basket Becker's orchestra of Pits isld-five pieces-furnishes the music md besides dancing, cards. dominoes, md games of all kinds will be provided and pleasant time is expected.
Connecticut western news., 1885-02-11

Eale's Honey the great Cough cure. .2-c .5oc.9si Glenn's Sulphur Soap heals S beau;Ifles 25c. GermanCorn Remover kills corns Eunlons Hirs Hair and Whisker Dse-Black and Brown. soc.
 PIke's TOothache Drops cure in l Minute. .2sc Beans Rheumatic PlIls arc sure cure, soc.
Connecticut western news., 1885-02-11
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Connecticut western news., 1885-02-11
GREAT HARRINGTON.

The grand organ in the Con- gregationsl church gave a sound that was satisfactory, last Sunday. The trouble was found to be in the wat r pipe leading to the hydraulic engine which blows the organ, it being crack ell, but is in order now.
 The Methodist church has no perma- nent pastor at present.
 The Episcopal rector, Rev J. E. Lindholm, has given notice that he shall ask to be dismissed before next May.
 Squire Taylor, one of our oldest men. being about SS years of age, is quite unwell.
 A son of J. C.. New died, last Friday night, of typhoid fever. He was about 20 years old.
Connecticut western news., 1885-02-11
NOTICE.

During the absence Of the undersigned, W, [. sparks will attend 10 the Undertaking, auC vii notify me so thst will be at hum on tho first train. Albert Turning will attend t' peddlng. -
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