Connecticut western news., 1888-11-21
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 lecture delivered in the Academy hall last week on Monday night, but the speaker, "Tommy Mashin," failed to appear. ...... .
 On Tuesday last the Housatonic Ministerial Association met in the NJ. E. Church. There was good represen- tation of Methodiet preachers present, and the sessions of both morning and afternoon were of an interesting nature. The programme consisted in part of 8 sermon by Rev MT Reynolds, of Falls Village, and an open discussion on the merits and demerits of Christian En- deavor Societies in the M. B. church. Last Tuesday night the public enthusiasm of this place, over the recent presidential election, manifested itself in second triumphal parade. A goodly number of Lakeville patriots on horse back or walking, joined by company from Falls Village, marched through the principal streets of the village, accompanied by band of music. The long line of flaming torches winding past the beautifully illuminated houses made pretty sight. The firing of can non and display of fireworks added to the general effect; and as If even Nature were in harmony with the spirit of the occasion. 8 full moon beamed down on all. Saturday night the Lakeville boys returned the compliment and joined the Falls Village parade.
 Charles Kelsey has become proprietor of the Wononsco House for the coming winter.
 Revival services in the M. b. church were commenced last week, and will continue every night except Saturday during the present week.
 Death has recently visited our com munity and laid his cold hand on two of our number. After a l.ng, lingeeing illness, of consumption, the patient. accomplishing spirit of Miss Alma Burton left it's earthly house of pain and weariness for the heavenly mansion, D as another witness to the saving power of faith in Christ.
 On Saturday morning, Nov 17th.. the family circle of James Stuart was broken | h, of %1,a n1l Maggie, who after few weeks of sick ness passed away to the "home of the soul" where death cannot enter, neither sickness nor pain. The afflicted family have the sympathy of many friends in their bereavement.
 The republicans had grand time here last Tuesday evening They formed iu front of Bissell & Bartram's store, paraded up to Dr Knights, then back to Rudd's and Robbins and Miles where the cigars were waiting for them. The Falls Village republican club met them in front of Winegar's hotel al about Q 80 o'clock, when llne was formed and they marched together to Salisbury. Tom Norton had @ barrel of apples ready for them. There was a general illumination of residences in Lakeville also in Salisbury. One or two looked dark and desolate. Dr Hurd displayed some very nice fire works, also Stewar, the baker did the same. They returned at about O:3O o'clock and were treated to lunch at the hall. A large numbe, were on horseback. Saturday evening the Republican club went to Falls Village to assist them.
 . MT H. c. Vinegar started for Craig Missouri, last Monday morning to visi one of his daughters.
 Alma Burton died on Tuesday last.
 James Staart's daughter died or Saturday last. She had been a great sui ferer for years. Her remains were taker to New York city for interment.
 The ministers of the M. E. churches of the Housatonic valley held meeting in the church here on Tuesday. Services were held evenings during the week There will be meetings held evenings during the present week.
 George E. Davis and wife visited al Homer Martins. in Chapinville, ovel Sunday. MT Martin runs the Creamery He makes splendid butter; it is superior to any creamery butter we ever had ir ; Lakeville. MT Collier, from Kent, has moved into William Rudd's house and Is ready for business. He is an under taker
 Charles Kelsey will run the hotel l vacated by Winsgar. through the winter.