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Litchfield enquirer., 1846-11-19

DY order Of tho Court Of Probate, tor the
ID district Of Harwinton, so much Of the real
Estate of Daniel Scovill late Of Harwinton in
said district deceased, as will raise the sum Of
ak hundred and twenty two dollars and eighty
seven cents, with incidental charges Of sale
will be sold at public auction at the dwelling
house of the deceased in Harwinton on the 10th
day of December next at 10 O'Clock in the FORE
noon DEMAS COE,
Administrator.
Harwinton Nov. 16. -s &c
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-11-19
BY LA W..

1T an annual I0,cn meeting, legally udrned
and hOidep dtMe IO,cn Hall ~ Sharon on
Monday the 5h day Of October, lolG,
VOTED, That il the owner of any Cattle,
Y Horse or Mule, shall suffer the same to GO
at large, out Of his or their Enclosures after the
first day Of April 1917, such twnsr shall for
felt and pay to any person who shall take up
and impound the same the sum Of twenty five
cents for each head OF Cattle, Horse or Mule,
for each time they shall be 80 found at large,
out Of the owners inclosure, and taken up.
That it shall be the duty of the Haywartls
in their several Districts, and it shall Tor any
ireeho.der to impound any Cattle, Horse or
Mule, 81 found out of the owners incosure, or
at large, who together with the Pound Keeper
shall regulate the proceedings, receive the
Compensation. and have the same power as
granted in the State Law of this State Emit
tied Pounds" provided, that no penalty be in.
cured under tins Bylaw shall exceed the sum
Of three dollars, and the owner or ownnrs Of
said Cattle, horse or Mule. go impounded
shall not receive the same from the Pound IN.
Ill he shall have paid the person impounding
the same the amount Of forfeiture, and to the
Pound Keeper his fees and expenses for keep.
ing said Creatures, ~ in other cases Of Crea'
lures impounded, provided that any person be.
ing an inhab liant of said town, may lot one
Cow run at large on the highways and Com
mons and not incur the aforesaid penalty, upon
getting permit OF The Select Men Of said town
therefor.
Voiai That the aforesaid Bylaw be pub.
lshed in he htchhsld Enquirer
ERASTUs II. WINCHESTER.
-..... Town Cislk' aw22'.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-11-19

N fSSOLUTION = The firm Of ,RCCElst
- s. PETERS is this day dissolved IA
mutual consent. All accounts with said firHl
will be settled by William Rogers. 4 LII
MANLY PETERS.
WILLIAM RODGERS.
nS-our customers will zee the necessity OF
an immediate settlement Of their acco0nts. d.
Lilehfeld, Get. rs, 1876
THE business will be continued k ,h,, .,,..
scribeT in all its branches A. usNs' -, ana -;
thsnklul foT past iavoFs. be wlIi anarn "a -.
to sait al who may favor him win 4 csli
Or Cutters, Waggcna and Carriages -,
eesissen1ly'cn~huad ana n.ads a. avdes - Z !.
notice, ~<s MN. EOnctHk
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-11-19
Housatonic Institute.

TNHE winter term of this Institution will
l. commence on the first "Wednesday of No
vember and continue eleven weeks.
Terms-Introductory English branches, 49,
Common English branches, 4.
Latin and Greek languages and higher
branches OF Mathematics, s.
Per term Of eleven weeks.
Board from 81 so to $2'0Oper week.
Applyto J. P. BRACE, b..
Oct. 81. 81 23] Principal
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-11-19

'TA meeting of the Wings Of the
first Congressional District, New Hamp-
shire, on the 9th instnat, Hon. Ichab
Goodwin of Portsmouth. was nominated
for Congress, and resolution adopted
proposing lion. Daniel Webster 10 the
People throughout the Union, as a can
didale for the Presidency.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-11-19

OTICE.-The annual meeting of the
~ first Episcopal Society in ,Litchfeld
will be holden at ST. MichaeT's Church on
Wednesday Nov. IS, 1916, at 2 O'Clock in
the afternoon.
By order of the Wardens and Vestry.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-11-19
IOWA ELECTION.
Correspondence Of the Tribune.

GALENA, Illinois, Nov. S, 1916.
Since my last we have heard sufficiently from
iowa to render il nearly certain that Briggs.
Loco, has been elected Governor by small
majority.
A gentleman just arrived here, who came up
from Burlington, on the Iowa side, says il was
ascertained that the whole Loco ticket for Gov
ted, but that the Wings had carried the Legis-
iature From my own data, believe this TO
be the true result, and if so. we have glory
enough Tor one day.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-11-19

1t COarof Probate holden at .Nt,o MAJ
ford, 'oithin and for the District IF New
Milford on the 9Th day of Norembsr 1896
Present, Thomas B. Lacey Esq. Judge.
Estate Of Ezra Murray, late OF New Milford
in said District, deceased. LIZ
ON motion of Charlotte Murray, and Hor-
~ ace Merwin, Administrators upon sail
estate, this Court does limit and allow to the
creditors of said estate six months from the date
hereof, in which to exhibit their claims to-
said Administrators or be debarred recovery
And this Court directs said Administrators
give notice of the time so limited by publish
ing thisorder in newspaper printed in Litch-
field County and by posting copy thereof or
the public sign post nearest the place whe,s
the said deceased last: dwelt, in said New Mil
fords and one ether public place.
.t.. II true cOpy of Record.
JULIUS B. HARRISON, Clerk "
All persons indebted to said Estate are re-
4uest,dto make immediate payment to pa
CHARLOTTE MURRAY, Adm;r;s,r,,.ro
HORACE MERWlN. ) Aam'Hl ISL" te
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-11-19
DRY GOODS.

how opening, suitable for the Fall and Winter
Trade, and consisting Of The best west of Eng
land Cloths aud CassimeFes also French
Cloths, superior article for great coats, Vest
ings of all kinds, Satins, Tailors' Trimmings,
gold mixed Beaver Cloths, Vetvets, Broad
Cloths very cheap, Drawers and Wrappers, sc.
&C. Also splendid assortment of goods for
Ladies' Cloaks and Dresses. " hich will be Of
tered at very low prices. Also black and blue
black Silks, Stripe Levantine aud Satin Stripe,
do Sinchews and I'd wide Gro de RHINE, do
black biue-black and Fancy Borlbazines, Mus
lin de LANES of late style and very low, Maui
sock Muslins, Null Muslins, Book Muslins,
India Cambri-ks. Bishops, Lawn. Thread and
Lace Edgins.
And complete assortment of Sheeting and
hleached Muslins :Cotton Yarn Carpet Warp,
Carpeting Of various styles: and large Supply
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-11-19

GLORIOUS OLD MASSACHUSETTS!

GLORIOUS OLD MASSACHUSETTS!
In $40 towns, (all but two) Gov. Briggs
has 55.S5S votes; Er. Davis (loco) S3,65O
scattering 1890. Briggs majority over
Davis is IN yes over all 1873!
FOR CONeREss.-ln the First district, the
Hon. Robert q. Winthrop has a majority
CT 1921!
lid dis'ct. The Atlas of Friday states
that the Hon. d. p. King is elected by
majority of IA! .. 7'...-.
Hid. Hon. Amos Abbotl's mai. is SIS.
Nv. J. G. Palfrey, whig, has $500; Rob
inson 4l90; l975.-Palfrey lacks 534 votes
Of an election. IS - ~ u. p e
" Hon. Charles Hudson is reelected by
ll9 majority. ..a-. VII, s-..
vi. Hon. George Ashmun is reelected by
over 1900 majority.
VII. Hon. Julius Rockwells majority
over all others is 820-showing a Wing
gain of 474 over his previous election.
nthe eighth district, Hon. ] @. Adams
has a majority of 2l37. @ 40
Hale's me ority in the ninth Congress-
ional district is Is.
Hon Joseph Grinnell has majority in
The tenth district ofabout 1900.
Wings 8; Locos o! No choice l.
The Boston Atlas gives the result of second
trial to elect Representatives in several towns,
and Classics the members Of the Legislature
thus: Wings ls2; Locos 80; Liberty 5; Ma.
tive !; and Caleb Gushing.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-11-19
STRAY CATTLE,

TAKEN up on the 9th inst. five head Of
Cattle that had been rambling about
for a number of days, on the highway and
needed care-comprising one yoke Of
Oxen, one Brindle, the other Brown
supposed 10 be four years old last spring,
and three two year old red Steers, with
large white marks on one of them. The
owner can have said Cattle on applica-
ton tc the subscriber, and paying charg.
es.
HOMER B. SHERMAN.
Brijgewater, Nov. l6. 26
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-11-19
ADVERTISEMENTS.
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.

TERMS OF ADVERTISING.
Half Square, 3 insertions, 80 rs
Each subsequent insertion, IS
Square, insertions, l 90
Each subsequent insertion, 90
Administrators Notices, | 90
Commissioners Notices, 49, l 25
Estray Notices, OTIS
Guardian and Trustee Notices, &C., ST. 90
per square.
NG-A liberal discount made to yearly adverti-
D3-Patent Medicine adv'ts inserted one year
It $50 per column.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-11-19
ANNUAL STOCKHOLDERS MEET
ING.

" ARNING is hereby given to the Stool >
w holders of the Housatonic Rail Road e !.
that the Annual Meeting of said cor pany will
be held at the City curt Room in the city #
Bridgeport on Tuesday the oath day of Novea ;.
Der inst. at o'clock P M. for the purpose /
electing Board of Directors Of said Compa' '
Tor q year ensuing, and also to do any other
business proper 10 be done al said meeting
Also notice is hereby given that the transfer
books of said company will be closed from I q,
Goth to the 9th day of November inclusive.
By order Of the Board of Directors
IS IRA SHERMAN, Secretary
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-11-19
"a WDHMWEWC.

TI1HE Annual Meeting of Stockholders f
l. the Canaan and Litchfield Turnpike ro:r
will be holden at Ives Hotel in Goshen or,
Thursday, the 10Th ofNovember next at 10 u
clock p NJ. there to appoint the annual of
GERS OF said company, settle their accounts, and
do any other necessary business.
BENJAMIN SEDGWICK, Chairman.
Cornwall Hollow, Oct. 10th 1916. oI
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-11-19
SELLING CRACKERS.

While in West Plattsburg, we were
told circumstance which occurred some
where in New York, too good 10 be lost {.
A quick witled topper went into q bar
room. and he called for something to
drink.
sWe don't sell liquor said the law.abi-
ding landlord we will giOe you glass
and then if you want 70 buy cracker
we'll sell it to you for three cents Very
WE'LL said the Yankee customer, hand
down the decan:er.'
The good creature was handed down
and our hero took stiff horn, when
turning around to depart, the unsuspect-
ing landlord handed him the dish of crack
srs. with the remark, you'll buy crack
er!' .
sWeIl, no guess not--you sell 'em too
dear; can get lots on 'cm, five or six
for cent any where else.'-ErchGnge.
nSStephen Royce has been unani-
mously appointed by the Legislature rs
Chief Justice for the year ensuing. Five
Assistant Justices have been chosen /.
F. Redfeld, NJ. L. Bennett, Daniel KEEL.
Iogy, lillian Hall, Charles Davis.
TMr. Willis has again become asso-
ciated with Geo. p. Morris. and the
National Press, Weekly, Literary
Journal, will heaFafter be called under
their joint management. The Home
Journal.
A LtrTLE Too BAD.-A gentleman Of
Albany. recently married q lady TeputeC
10 be rich, who turned out TO be poor
and some seven hundred dollars to H.
quidate She assured him. however, thu
the debt was contracted i0r dry goods
which she bought 10 cap.iva.o him
Think Of fish paying for q hook will
| which he is caught
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-11-19
pCom. Nicholson Of the Navy, died
at Washington on Monday of last week

RAIL ROAD BR1DGE.-We understand
that four spans of the Railroad Bridge at
Enfield, are completed, and it is confid-
emily expected the three remaining spans
will be up on Tor before the first of De-
cember. C0urdnt.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-11-19
District Of Litehfeld So.

= {
Probate Court, NoU 111S46. {
EHSTATEI Of Joseph Tryon, late OF Litch-
- field, in said district, deceased,
The Executor represents the estate insolvey
ana praes the appointment of Comm sslsnet4
thereon. .H ~Hfstf 81. ,.-.. +4&'y&f
Ordered that commissioners to receive and
examine the claims Of the creditors Of said g.
tate, be appointed at the Probate Office l..
Litchfeld, on the oath day of November, 1871.
at lOo'clock forenoon of which all persons
interest will take notice, and appear ifthey see
cause, and be heard thereon. Certified by
ELISHA S. ABERNETHY, Judge.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-11-19
vi Co,nf?t Probate holden at N0yfolE.scit. =
" ana tori District Of Norfolk. ON THE 81

o" y IFOUu3e HOIden al .VOyT OH 1Cif.
~ and TOR the District Of Norfolk. on, ,khe;3k
day Of .Noptm6er 1916. = '''s ''~
- rrSsc"t, Daniel Hotehkiss. Esq, Judgc.
AHS Court doth dircct the Executors IF
- tne last VIII and testament Of John Strong
Id'e Oh NortoiE IN said District, deceased. rep
resented to be insolvent, TO give notice to ",
persons interested in the Estate Of said deceas-
ed to appear IF they see cause) before The.
Court Of Probate TO be holden at the Probate.
Office in said District on the Eth dav of Nc
vember 1916 at 10 O'Clock A. NJ to-be heard
relative 10 the appointment of commissioner.
on said Estate by posting said order or notice,
on public sign post in said town of Norfolk
nearest the place where the deceased last
dwelt, and by advertising the same in a news
paper printed in Litchfield.
~ Certified from Record.
20 DANIEL HOT CHKISS. Judse.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-11-19

TENHE Court of Probate for the District
4 of Norfolk. hath limited and allowed
to the creditors of the estate Of Thomas Curtiss
late of Norfolk, in said District, deceased, re-
presented insolvent, six months from the date
hereof, in which 10 exhibit their claims against
said estate; and has appointed John H. Hub
bard. Nelson Brewste, and f. Grove Lawrence,
Esqrs Commissioners to receive, examine and
adjust said claims. Certified BY
DANIEL HOTCHKISS, Judge.
We, the Commissioners above named hereby
give notice that we shall meet to attend to the
duties Of our said appointment, at the late res
dence Of the said deceased in said Norfolk, on
the first Wednesday OF December lS46 and the
first Wednesday Of April is47, at 10 o'clock in
the forenoon ON each Of said days. All claims
not presented within said time, properly a,tes-
ted. will be debarred a recovery.
Dated at Norfolk the 18th day Of October,
ls46.
JOHN II. HUBBARD, }
NELSON BREWSTER, Comm'rs.
f. GROVE LAWRENCE,
All persons indebted to said estate are re-
quesied 10 make payment 90
THOMAS 8. CURTISS, 49,.
81 PHILIP v. CURTISS, H""
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-11-19
TO PHYSICIANS,

CEALED PROPOSALS will be rc-
~ ccivcd until the first Monday of D .
rembcr next, by the Sclect-men of IT,
town of Litchfield, for supplying all tn :,
poor within said town, for which sai''
town Is liable. with medical assistance,
and furnishing all the necessary med,
cines except wine and opium.
November |, 1916. 25
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-11-19

learn from the Charter Oak, that the
u tty Convention, for the purpose Of Hom-
ins ing State Ticket &el assembled in
VA city on Tuesday. the 2,h--John
Eoker, Esq. of Fasminstoa, PRESIDED
n kv. j. Hardy, and A. s. Wing Of NsU
. York, Secretaries. The idea o: having
gentleman from another State as officer Of
Convention assembled to nominate State Of
6cers, must be original we think. with the
Liberty party of Connecticut. Francis Gil
ie.te, Of Bloomfield, was re-nominated for
Governor; Levi Yale Of Meriden, for Lieut..
Governor; George Reed, Of Deep River Tor
J Treasurer and Vincent Hinckly, of Plain'
|, feld, for Secretary. Lewis Beers, Jr., WAC
sas on the ticket last year, for Com; .Toller,
declined denomination, and NATHAN Smith
@of Hebron, was nominated for that Office.
!. Delicate question. Providence Jour
nal 10 uncertain whether the news Of the cleo
ton Of Mr. Sawyer Of Ohio TO Congress should
go with the election news, OF under the pors;
market
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-11-19
VIE Judge Of She Court of Probate for The


NHE Judge Of che Court of Probate for tby
L District of Harwnton has limited and al
lowed SIX months from the date her eof, for The
creditors of the estate Of ROBERT AMES late
OF Harwinton in said District. deceased repre-
sened insolvent, in which to exhibit their
claims thereto; and has appointed Abjah Cat
lin Esq and Jonathan Rossiter Commissioners
toreceive and examine said claims. Certilel
by MARTIN COOK, Cd, Judge
Harwnton, Oct 81, 1916. -
The subscribers give notice. that they shall
meet at the Hotel of Lewis Wilcox in said Har-
wngton on the 18th day of Feb. ls47 and the
3otf day Of April 1917, at 10 o'clock in the
forenoon. on each Of said days, for the purpose,
of attending on the business of said appoint
ment. tNl -
.ass ABIJAH CATLTN, 1Commis-sgs
...r. 5, JONATHAN ROSSfTER : sioners =
All persons indebted to said Estate are re-
quesled TO make immediate payment to
SHELDON OSBORN, ! ad,,;.;,
"a LYMAN PERKINS. administrators
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-11-19
NEW FALL g. WINTER
SODONEN@B~
1867. H

TNhE Subscriber, being very thankful for
Il the extensive patronage formerly -receiy-
ed, wonld respectfully solicit continuance of
The same, and invite the attention OF his friends
and customers generallk 10 his lEesh sia,ck of
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-11-19

NOR SALE-4A first rate PIANO, near
Il Iy new Enquire of LIZ. SMITH,
Litchffrld, Nov. 4th 1916. %
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-11-19

- q COuDt If PROBATE holden M s.s.,...
scsl.aI aud for fke assfyiet ~ No., - -
ne lth rgg RI 0eiObsr, a b. ls4c
PTs''nf gdhn G. Mitchell, Egg Judge
ON motion n the Executors oftbe las, ,r;rI
~ aud Testament OF Albert Selaen late ot-
aaiisbu.y Within said Districl deceased: T1is
I"u't doth decree That Six months firm MS
date be allowed and limiied f,.v tbe crrd,;or. ~
SAID estate TO exhibit 1heir claims against +; .
same 10 the Executors; and directs that puhl
hohce be given al this urderby adveFtisiisp j., :
newspaper published in Liichfeld County ;, 4
~ Posting copy thereof on. the public. se-t
posi- IN SAID town Of Salisbury, nearesr II -
pace where the deceased last dwelt in Said
i"wn' Certified from Record,
5"2o' JOHN G MITCHELL, Jndgc,.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-11-19
From the Yankee Doodle.

Marisms for The Young and 7Houghlless.
When you stay out late at night, and
tell your wife you have b,en sitting up
with sick friend, it is best not to carry
theatre bills home in your pocket. =
Should you devote those evening hours
to the bowling alley which it is supposed
at home are spent at your place of bust
ness, il would he advisable not to bable of
ten-strikes in your dreams.
If you 60 to hear a new opera, rather
ofiener than it would be peaceable to hear
at home, it would be quite as we'll not to
be continually humning the favo:i,e airs
from it. .... "a.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-11-19
Those Little City Airs
HI. A. HULL .

HI. A. HULL
W7OULD respectfully inform his friends
w and the public generally that he has
received the fashions for the Fall and winter
of 1867: and that he can be found at all bu.
siness hours at the Old Stand one door east Of
the Court House where he will be pleased to
await upon those who may favor him with a
call, Weknow how 10 appreca the unboun-
dcd patronage received through the late dull
season, and our grateful acknowledgements are
duly rendered.
Litchfeld, Aug, 1916. til
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-11-19

New JERsEY.-Congress-Whigs A To-
cos |.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-11-19
Cut and Wrought Mails,

Window Glass OF all sizes; Hollow, Ear,hern
and Tin Ware. Peg Boots of al! the different
varieties. Calf and Kip Skin Boois-in fact
an unusual assortment of all the different class.
es Of Dry Goods, Groceries, Hardware and 9TH
err arliclcs usually kept in d country store. y.
Also, an extensive assortment of Satin Bea-
yer, Pearl and Nutria HATS, of the latest
style. which will be sold low for cash or Farm
crs' Produce.
N, B. Highest prices paid for all kinds o:
Grain, Butter, Cheese, Eggs, &c. &c.
1f...s GEO. w. WHlTTLESEY.
No. 1 Main st. opposite Judge Perys Office
New Milford, Aprill5, 1916. tf2i
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-11-19

TUSr RECElVED-atth the Wolcotiville Cas-
- Store. 8, 900 yards Fall & Winter CAL
ICOES. from 4 to 30 cents per yard.
LATHROP & BRADFORD
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-11-19
OIL e. PAWTS.

which will be sold cheaper by the pound gal
lon or larger quantities than any other house
in this section can sell them. Also good sup
plV Of .' r'.. ... 'a-
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-11-19

Printing Press for Santa Fe.-Our enter.
prising lghbor, A. p. Ladew, has put up and
shipped from his boundary. TOR Fort Leaven-
worth, press, type and paper for a printing
establishment in Santa Fe. 1t is Intended for
The use of the Provisional Government organi-
lied BY Gen. Kearney, and will, at the ear liest
opportunity, be forwarded to its destination.
Our Eastern friends will now perceive that New
Mexico has been by regular process, ANNEXED.
ST. Louis Rereie.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-11-19
VERMONT.

We have farther returns from the
Special Elections for Congress, but it is
not worth while to give them in detail.
Suffice it that Collamer [Whig] is rselec
ted and that there is no choice in the other
(4th) district where there is a wing plu
rality ofll. plurality elects on the mex,
Il ial.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-11-19

fU-The Washington correspondent of the
Commercial, says that since the triumph Of
the Wings of New York and New Jersey, ru-
mcrs of intended changes in the Cabinet have
been very rife. and seemed to be directed to-
ward change in the head Of the War Depart
ment.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-11-19

Well my lad, that is small corn you
are horing.' Yes said the boy, while
he continued his labor, I'VE planted
sm,ll corn.'' But it looks yellow yes
we planted the yellow kind returned the
hoy. But do not believe you will have
more Ih,u half CROP No sir, we
planted on shares halIooed the young
s,cr. as the traveller rode away.
uln the Vice Chancelor's court in
this city on Monday. u decision was CIV
en-. unfolding the Mayor in employing
the perambuIating sign boards to warn
people against Mock Auctions.
Iz=Mike Walsh, it is said, is getting
better. We hope so, for with all his
faults, he has infinitely more virtue and
talents than nine-tcnths of the men whom
Tammany usually sends to the Legisla
ture-Erening Jour.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-11-19

NEW YORK friends have made
tolerably 'clean sweep in the Empire
State. The Wing majority on Governor
will probably exceed II 900, while on mem.
bers of Congress the Express states our ma
jority to he at least 2O,OOO!!
The locos have elected Mr.. Gardiner,
their candidate for Lieutenant Governor,
and one Canal Commissioner, by small ma
jorities-both of W HON were on the anti-rent
ticket.
The Legislature is ours on Joint ballot,
by handsome majority
CoNGREss.-23 Wings, 7 locos, hunk
ers or tariff democrats, one still doubtful.
DELAW ARE ELECTION.
The Southern mail brings complete returns
from Delaware: Governor, Congress, and Le-
gslature:
Governor.
Causey (W.) Tharp ID.
New Castle (oiicial) 1858 2737
Kent, &c II
Sussex, " 1882 1888
Tharp, Democrat, elected by l2l majority.
. Congress.
Houston(W. y Dilworth(D
New Castle 2755 267O