Connecticut western news., 1888-12-05
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 5, 1888.
Local News.

Burton Peirce has been threatened with fever during the past week but he is now recovering.
 MT and Mrs Leonard Lawrence, of East Canaan, are at Wm Walters to remain during the winter.
 Mrs Henry Bostwick, of Van Deusenville, Mass. was the guest of her sister, Mrs J. W. Peet, over Sunday.
 MT Geo F. Dunning, of Pennington, and Mrs Jackson. of St Louis, visited at Miss s. ". Adams over Sunday.
 The sociable at s. w. Barnes last Wednesday evening was largely attend ed considering that it was Thanksgiving eve.
 Joseph l.. Parsons fever is gradually subsiding and he Is more comfortable with all symptoms favor able. Mrs Drum, widow of Henry Drum, is lying very ill with pneumonia, at the house of Geo R. Wilcox, near Pine Grove camp ground.
 Gangs of theives are infesting the towns and villages of Connecticut, and people should keep an eye out for burglars.
 Richard Noonan, of Housatonic, whose death Is mentioned in another column, was former resident of Canaan.
 The new water pipe has been laid in Prospect street to point opposite the Pilgrim church and the work has been discontinued for the season.
 Don't fail to read our offer to both old and new subscribers You will find it in the editorial column, under the head ing of '' Three Months Free
 Don't forget the fair and sociable and the chicken pie supper at the Warner House next Tuesday evening, Dec. II. Supper will be served from 6 to 10 o'clock. The stores were closed Thanksgiy- ing day and services were held iu Christ church, at which the Rev F. w. Bar nett made excellent and appropriate remarks.
 The friends of Alfred Evans gave him 6 surprise" on Wednesday even- ing, the occasion being his birthday anniversary. The flight fantastic was tripped to the time of Grany's orchestra and pleasant time is reported.
 Henry Dubois, the aged colored man whose mind is somewhat shattered, and who has for several weeks been wandering about this village, was sent to his home in Poughkeepsie by the selectmen on Friday.
 . great boom in real estate in this village until the assessors recently raised the assessment or valuation from &30O to $500 on many dwellings here.
 Congratulations to Senator Hawley. May his little daughter prove delight, and relief from the cares of state.-l Hartford Evening Post She doubt less will, for she is "quite English, you know"
 It must be highly pleasing to many residents of this village to dis cover that they are worth more than tbey supposed they were. For explanation, ask the assessors; and at the same time you might ask them to explain why "this is thus"
 MT Porter White, formerly of this town, but for the past twenty-five years . resident of Tariffville, was found dead in his bed on Tuesday morning of last week, having retired the night previous in his usual health. Mir White was about 72 years of age and was for many years . stage driver on the road between Hartford and Albany.
 In renewing her subscription te TIE NEWS, Mrs F. P. Bigelow, ot Knoxville, H., writes under date o Nov g and takes occasion to remark as follows:
 "I hope yet to celebrate Thanks giving in Canaan. I am at present a Dr Hunts beautiful home here. l hope you enjoy the snow I have not seer any here. The ground IS not frozen the grass Is green as summer aad tht weather Is very warm. The fall has been delightful, not any rain."
 The ladies of the Pilgrim churci will give an excursion to Hartford Wednesday, Dec 18th. Train will leave Canaan at 9.45 @. m. Fare for round trip from Canaan, East Canaan ant Norfolk $1.25. All who wish to avai themselves of this opportunity of seeing the city in holiday attire should procur tickets at once as they are limited t. 2OO Tickets for sale at above mentioned stations.
 An exchange says new device fo rendering church sociables pleasant ha recently been hit upon and will b generally practiced during the coming ! winter Each person Is given card ol which dozen names arc written, and required to talk five minutes with ever, ono vhose name is on the card. At tn wpiration of the i've minutes . bell 1