Connecticut western news., 1890-03-05


 heavy gray overcoat with smoked pearl buttons. Mir Roraback bought the over- coat, several years ago, of George w.. Hall, Falls Village, Conn. The tramp was apparently feeble minded person. In response to Mir Roraback's enquiries he stated that he came from Philadel- phia and was going to Buffalo. He did not state, however, that his home was in Philadelphia. When asked what his occupation was, he replied that he had worked at blscksmithing.
 -Thirty-two persons boarded w. B. Hall & Co.'S excursion train at this station Saturday. At Merwinsville they met with an accident. As the train was coming into the station the break beam on the tender dropped down and caught the switch rail, immediately throwing the switch. The cars ran onto the siding until they were deralled by being pulled off by the engine, which kept on the main track. The whole train of five coaches were off the track, and as many of the passengers as possi- ble transferred to train of two coaches and carried on to Bridgeport. They arrived here on their return about g. 30 p. m.
 The United States express company took possession of the Housatonic route last Saturday. The Adams express company retain the 0. N. B. & Western route and their patrons in Ashley Falls. Sheffield and Great Harrington are served by pony express, the team leav- ing Canaan at 10:55 a. m. and arriving at Great Harrington about l p. m. Returning, leave Ct Harrington about 4 p. m. and connecting with trains east and west on the O. N. B. & w. road. The Adams express company's line extends over the New England road, and they run a pony express from Hawleyville to New Milford.
 The New Haven Union, of Feb 26. says: "Ths Woodbridge Congregational Church society last night rendered a reception at the church to the Rev s. P. Marvin, the pastor. in recognition of his % years of service. The church was beautifully decorated. Addresses were made by Rev Hiram Eddy, D. D., of Canaan, who preached MT Marvin's in- stallation sermon 25 years ago. Rev Dr Willard, of Westville, Rev Dr Bullock, of Ansonia, Rev Mir Dinsmore, of Whit neville, Rev Mir Reynolds, of North Haven, and others During the evening the young men of the parish gave 8 gold headed cane to Mir Marvin and the ladies of the Bible class gave an easy chair to Mrs Marvin, and @ set of solid silver spoons to MT and Mrs Marvin"
 Mrs Eliza A. Crowell, widow of William A. Crowell, died at her home in this village about o'clock last Sun day afternoon. Mrs Crowell was half sister of Samuel A. Bennett of this village. She was born March II, 1915. She leaves son, George, who is travell- ing agent for Chicago firm, and g daughter, Miss Irene Crowell, who has been her constant companion and devoted nurse during her declining years. Mrs Crowell was kind hearted, unostentatious and highly esteemed by all. Most of her married life was passed at Lime Rock and she has resided in Canaan only few years. She was an exemplary member of Trinity church at Lime Rock, and at that church her funeral will be attended about 8 o'clock this Wednesday, after noon. Prayers at her late residence in Canaan about 2 o'clock, after which the funeral party will leave Canaan on the B P. m. train. Carriages will be in waiting at Lime Rock station to convey them to the church. Burial in the family plot opposite Trinity church
 -Iuasmuch as MT s. W. Barnes to ok the liberty to leave Canaan without asking our permission, we take the lib- erty to publish the following letter without asking his permission
 SARATOGA HOTEL, Palatka, Fla, 1 Sunday, Feb. 23, 1890.
 FRIEND SAMUEL: I am just going to write you few lines-if it is Sunday to apologize for leaving home without notifying you or even asking your per- mission to do 30. We left Canaan in Q snow storm Thursday morning.; arrived here Saturday at 6:30 p. m. This Sun- day morning doors are thrown open and people are sitting on the piazza, talking. reading, etc., while into oul open window comes the sweet perfume of orange blossoms. and the golden fruit hangs almost within reach of oul hands. Lucky for the owner that ou, arms are short, or he would miss some of his oranges. I fear. Thermometel registers TAO (though it was quite coo night). The sun is hot and the ground very dry. Not much rain bus faller here of late, am told. I feel pretty tired, after my long journey, and vii not write much now. Later on per haps I will do more. Wishing you were here to talk with, I remain
 Your friend, $. w. BARNES
 P. S.-Monday morning. Thermom } eter 66o at o'c clock
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