Connecticut western news., 1893-12-14
Local News.

-Mrs R. .. Newton has been very Ill with the grip, but is now improving.
 Rev Dr Oakley's interesting article about Lakeville appears on the first page.
 A ditch has been opened to drain Railroad street of surface water during the winter.
 M. l.. Ingraham returned to Hart. ford last week and expects to go south soon to spend the winter.
 The Anchor Lime Co.'S. kiln has stopped for few days in order to re- build the lining of the stack.
 There have recently been several cases of chicken pox in this school dis trict, but all are convalescent.
 Next week we shall be able to an nounce the date of the Christmas ex- ercises in the different churches.
 MT and Mrs Weston Barnes start this week for Altamont Springs, Fla, where they will remain some little time.
 The stockholders meeting of the Hartford < Conn. Western R. R. Com- psny will be held in Hartford. Tuesday, Dec. 18th.
 -Dr. Ross old house has been moved from Main street to Bragg street and will be occupied by Mrs A. A. Weaver and family.
 The mercury was down to zero yes tsrdsy morning. The sleighing is rath- or poor but about as many sleighs as carriages are seen.
 -Chas E. Davies Uncle Toms Cabin troupe stopped here two hours Tuesday on their way from Winsted to Pittsfield. Peter Jackson, the noted colored pugi- list. was the center of attraction.
 The ladies of the M. E. church will give their annual chicken pie supper and sale of fancy articles in the church perlors Friday evening, Dec. 18th, from 6 till 9p. m. All are cordially invited.
 -Elsswhere in these columns may be found poem entitled. 'The End of Flirting" The author assures us the poem is founded on fact, and is composed for the benefit of those who reed the NEWS.
 "A letter from Rodemeyer states that tho Murphy campaign in Worcester. Hass.. came to triumphant end last Sunday night, and that nearly 16,000 persons had signed the pledge there during the past three weeks.
 Al tho close of business letter written. Dec. 2. to the editor of tho NEWS. the Rev John Greenleaf Oakley D. D., of New York, says: II have been greatly snprised and saddened by the death of cur old friend, Rev. Dr Eddy"
 The F., R. < N. E. corps of fence builders, under the direction of James 0raney, are building tight board fence, twelve feet high and about 230O feet long. at Warner's cut west of Lake vile. The fence is intended to prevent the snow from blockading trains at that point.
 Paine and Ferns are in fashion. If you should wish . jardenier filled with those beautiful plants (a handsome Christmas present) call or write to Carl Swenson, the Winsted florist. He has now on hand beautiful collection of palms and ferns. Remember he is headquarters for cut flowers.
 It is said that the late Patrick Lynch was the third Irishman to settle in Ca- naan. He lived here nearly fifty years. No doubt he endorsed the sentiments expressed in the NEWS of Aug. 17th, 1898 and quoted in Rev F. w. Barnett's Thanksgiving address, "Canaan is a good place to live in; g good place to die in, and good place to be buried in."
 Going to move, going to have any weddings in your family, are you in business, going to have an auction, or get up dance? In fact, are you going to want any printing? If 50 remember us. Come and see our samples of pos ters, tags, envelopes, bill and letterhsads, statements, wedding invitations, dance programs and invitations, cards, tickets, etc.
 It appears that seventeen clergymen instead of sixtsen clergymen were seat cd on the platform in the Pilgrim church when Rev Dr Eddy's funeral was held. In recording tho names of the clergymen the Rev John P. Flaw Icy, of New Hartford, was overlooked. This omission was not intentional, how ever, as Rev Hawley was warm friend and admirer of Rev Dr Eddy.
 The Social Club held it's second meeting on Tuesday evening and all preseh. seemed to enjoy themselves. The fore part of the evening was pleas antly passed at games and social chat end at 9.8O the dancers took the floor. Bsldwin's orchestra of four pieces made excellent muaic. A buffet lunch was served during the evening. The next assembly will be on the 26th.
 The funeral of Patrick Lynch, who died on the 9th inst, took place at St. Joseph's Catholic church in this village on Saturday at 10 .. m. The Rev T. F. Bannon celebrated requiem high mass and read the burial service. The pail bearers were Messrs William Shields. Patrick Ryley, Michael Goodwin. Patrick Commons, Michael Joyce and Patrick EAusn. Tho burial was in the Catholic cemetery.
 / -JAmes K. O Sherwood, receiver oi