Connecticut western news., 1888-07-11

house was adorned With flags and the trees on the lawn were decorated with Japanese or Chinese lanterns Tables were spread on the lawn and the child ren enjoyed feast of goodies prepared for them. The grounds looked very pretty, especially when illuminated in the evening. Fire crackers and fire works were provided for the occasion. Did the children enjoy the day? We'll, one of them voiced the sentiment of all by voluntarily and spontaneously say ing "its the best 4th of July we ever had" Those who provided such happi- ness for the children are entitled to much credit, but we presume the only reward they received was the satisfac- tion of making others happy.
 Last Wednesday was the most quiet 4th of July this village has experienced in many years. The majority seemed disposed to make it day of rest, thus taking solid comfort, instead of making as much noise as possible or taking wild goose chase after pleasure. Geo. Parsons store and Fuller X Peet's store were closed most of the day, and the post-ofice was closed part of the after noon. A few boys amused themselves with fire crackers, but more of them attended the base ball games on F. Gillette's lot. In the evening syndi- cate of public spirited men was formed and bought out W. H. Camps stock of fireworks and gave our village free pyrotechnic display, which was much enjoyed by all. Some irrepresible youths brought Salmon Barlow's cannon into use and awakened the evening echoes until after 10 o'clock. We have no accidents, fires and fights to chroni- cle, and can truly say that the day much-dreaded by nervous people passed away in an enjoyable manner.
 Monday afternoon Edward Wells hired E. W. Warmers "calico pony" so-called, and buggy, for trip to Canaan Valley. In returning at 8:3O p. m. he met Conductor Hooks train on the railroad crossing just west of Whit ing river fill near East Canaan. The meeting was very lively one. The buggy flew into the arms of the loco- motive headlight, without waiting for an introduction, but such presumption was quickly resented and the buggy was immediately hurled aside. Mir Wells jumped at Engineer Hyde, but miscalculating the distance he alighted on the roof of the second car behind the engine and then rolled off into the ditch. Whether or no the pony made an ascension and remained among the clouds several hours is not definitely ascertained, at least he was not found until nearly o'clock Tuesday morning He was discovered beside the railroad track. about half mile from where he met the engine. The train was stopped, MT Wells picked up and brought to Dr Camps office in Canaan, where an examination showed that Mir Wells, although badly 'skeered" was apparent ly but slightly injured the only visible wounds being few cuts and bruises. The pony was not injured but was so entangled in the harness and thills that he could not raise his head above the ground. The buggy lost dashboard and few spokes. Taken altogether it was a ludicrous affair, yet it was narrow escape from fatal accident.
 A CoaREcTIoN.-On Wednesday, April 25th, the NEWS published the following item, furnished by it's occa- sional correspondent at Lakeville.
 "Dr Joel Bissell has gone to Europe as nurse, with an invalid gentleman of New York city"
 Under date of July 4th Dr J. B. Bissell, of New York city, writes to the NEWS as follows concerning the above quoted item |: "Don't you think that is rather rough found it in the Lake vile notes of 8 recent number of your valuable paper. In the first place my name is not Joel, and, in the next, am not nurse. went to Europe with Mir M. R. Crow, 8 well-known New York capatilist and lawyer, as his physician and friend" We cannot believe that our occasional correspon- dent intended to disparage Dr Bissell. The item was probably written in accor- dance with the best knowledge and belief of said correspondent. It is the easiest thing in the world to be misled by flying rumors, and it's the hardest thing in the world for a newspaper correspondent to arrive at the facts in case when every enquiry elicits differ ent story. Dr Bissell's version is un- doubtedly correct for it is oficial-ED. NEWS