Connecticut western news., 1894-11-01

| | w. Fl. Emmons has a full line of fancy baskets, made by the St. Regis Indians of Lower Canada, for sale at his home on Church St
 All political parties ought to fol- low the example set by the good citi- zens of Kent. See Kent correspond ence.
 George P. Strong has placed hot water heater in Mrs Henry G. Williams new house and steam heater in J. s. Adams house. The Republican caucus to nomi- ate candidates for representative and for justices of the peace will be held at the Town Hall on Saturday at l P. m. The Rev T. s. Bond returned from his southern trip last Monday. He spent his time visiting his sister in South Carolina. Telegram Dot. 25.
 Mrs E. Howard, of Brandon, Vt, and Mrs Charles Batcheller. of Wall ingford. Vt, nieces of R 0. Newton, l visited.a at MT Newton's several days this week and last, leaving for their homes on Tuesday.
 The first of series of dances will bs given in Town Hall, November g. Invitations will be issued this week. The grand march and floor manage ment will be under the supervision Of Mir J. c. Beckley.
 The social dance at the Town Hall on Thursday evening last was we'll at- tended, considering the weather, there being about 23 couples present. It proved very pleasant occasion to all who participated.
 -J. L.. Bragg will have in soon car of cotton seed meal, which he will sell from the car for $22.50 per ton. Send in your orders at once, as half of it is sold already. Bran $17 50 per ton, Linseed meal BPS.
 It has been currently reported here that the convent of St. Joseph at Lake vile has been closed and that the pro- perty would be sold. We are authoriz- ed to stats that the report is incorrect in both particulars. The convent is not closed and will not be sold.
 -Fouggentlemen of this place, who are lovers of music, have formed singing club and will meet for practice one night in each week. If requested they will also sing on public occasions. We feel sure that this announcement will give general satisfaction.
 There is one of our local sportsmep who goes out pretty often and is good shot. ut,there is another reason why he has adead sure thing on partridges and that is that his faithful and intelle igent pointer can always be depended on to rush in and catch one or two birds before his master can shoot them.
 In order to induce people to have their work done now instead of waiting until just before the holidays when there is always a rush, Deming, the Photographer, will give during Novem Der beautiful silver frame with ever, dozen cabinets. Samples can be seen ct the studio. open every Thursday.
 Harry L. Palmer, agent for the "Circus Girl' Go. which will play in Town Hall Monday evening has very large acquaintance throughout New England, he being ct one time connect ed with the Edison Electrical Co.,, in- stalling plants. He called at this office yesterday while in town making ar. engagements for the performance Mon day evening next.
 -Dr and Mrs L F. Barnes are to re- move from this village to Mrs Barnes former home in Norfolk, Conn. Mrs Barnes father, MrWhiting, recently died and his business affairs are left for the doctor to settle, which necessitates their removal. These people were just get ting acquainted and were fast making friends and they. as we'll as their friend here, regret that circumstances call them away. The doctors practice was increasing very fast Millerton Telegram, Oct. 25,
 We are informed that on Oct. 17sh the Patrons of East Canaan Grange celebrated their first anniversary at Stevens Hall and entertained about 200 invited guests with free banquet and an excellent iter-ry. programe. We have received an anonymous communi- cation giving 8 detailed report of the affair including the complete programe Of course we cannot publish anony- mons articles, but we can publish the following conundrum although we can not give the answer, viz, "why do people persist in sending anonymous communications to newspapers?"
 The attendance at Miss Olive Thompson's entertainment under the auspices of the w. R. Corps OF last week Wednesday evening. was not large, owing to the rain. Miss Thomp son has more than ordinary talent as ali elocutionist and her voice is strong, ,clear and fexible. Her selections seemed to please the audience. Competent judges said that her imitation of Rev Dr Tal- mage was perfect, both as regarded her makeup and her reproductions of the mannerisms of that eminent divine The music by Camps orchestra and Mrs Lee ana Miss Lorrain was we'll ren- dered. An excellent supper followed the entertainment.