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Litchfield enquirer., 1857-06-04
A T A COURT OF PROBATE HOLDEN AT
q Htchfeld within and for the District of Itch

A A COURT OF PROBATE HOLDEN AT
"a Ltchfield within and for the District of Itch
ieid' on the 18th day Of May, A. D.. 1857:
Present CHARLES ADAMS, Judge.
Upon the petition of Patron NJ Blackman, show
ing That he is parent and guardian to Caroline E.
blackman and Charles E. Blackman, Minors belong
ing 10 SAD District, aud that said Minors are the
owners OF an undivided interest in the land and
ouifoihss DEVISED to Samantha Blackman, NOW Sc
.htha Johnson, by the last will and testament of
fatron biackman, late of Ltchield, deceased :
1nu ois'Ii9u.ed to said Samantha Ivy order of the
Court u Probate for particular description Of
Which see Lltchteld Probate Records Vol %, pages
Oh ana % Also, interest in the land and build
ngs dstrouted to their father from the Estate of
said deceased, described in said Probate Records
VOL: 70 pages 232 235.-That said Estate is al
present unproductve; that the avaiis thereof are
"atea iof the support, maintenance and education
OF sa MINORS, and that it will be for the advantage
OF sald minors to sell the same, AMI invest the
aFais thereof according to law-Praying for an Or
oeI 20 sell the same. as per petition Oh file
ORDERED That SAID application be heard and de-
termlned at the Probate Office in Litchfeld the
Zad day OF July, 1857, at o'clock afternoon and
that notice be published of said application, in
puoiic newspaper near the place where slei. Real
Estate hes three weeks snccessively, at least six
weaks before said time assigned.
o-tS Certified by CHARLES ADAMS Judge.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-06-04
Misses FarnsW0Iths,

IA GUILD invite the attention of the Ladies of
~ Litchfeld and adjoining Towns to their new
and beautiful assortment of
Spring tsnss SssH,asser svFililMcry,
STRAW HATS, Of all styles ard qualities; Shakers
Hoods aid colorcd Bloomera; Il choice selection of
Ribbons; French and American Flowers
ENlBRO RIES,
The handSomest and hest assortment ever before
offered to the people of Litchirld
Kid. Silk, Isle Thread, Cotton Gloves lcng and
short tiet twist Mitts.
Shell. and Buffalo Horn Back and Dressing Combs {:
Side and Neck do. Rubber and Horn Long do for
Children. Willow, Work, and Rcticule Baskets;
Toys, &C., &c, &c.
Gerage, Tissue and Lace Wells Plain and Watercd
silks for Mant;l'as Zephyr. Worstcd, and Canvas
French Working Cotton, &C.
Silk. Dress and Mourning Hats ready made, Dress
Caps and Head dresses
~ Ladies, please call and examine for your
selves. ekJ Very respectfully. :. .
MISSES FARNSWORTfIS.
Ladies and Gents Hats bleaehcd.
Litchticd, April 8, 1851. 5O-Julyl
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-06-04


1857,
Present CHARLES F. SEDGwICK, ESQ. Judge
rE>HE TRUSTEE OF THE ESTATE OF ELISHA
Il b. WlNANS, an insolvent debtor belonging
to said District. having given notice to all persons
interested in said estate, heretofore directed to
appear before this Court this day. at o'clock in the
forenoon to be heard relative to the appointment Of
Commissioners on said estate; This Court having
heard the parties in the premises, doth appoint
Richard Smith and John 7. Goodwin, Esgrs.. Com
m!ssioners to receive, examine, adjust and allow the
claims OF the several creditors of said estate-And it
is further ordered. that two months from this date
be limited and allowed to said creditors. to present
their claims against said estate to said Commission
ers, and that said Commissioners meet to receive
claims against said estate at the Office of Elakim S
Stoddard, Jr Esq, in said Sharon. on the 3Oth day
OF June next and on the sd day of July next, at
O'Clock i'll the forenoon on each of said days. Ard
said trustee is directed to give notice of this order by
advertising the same, one month, in newspaper
printed in Litchiied end in newspaper printed at
Falls Village and 10y posting copy of the same on
a public sign-post in said Sharon nearest the resi-
dence of said debtor, and 10y sending like copy by
mail to every known creditor of said insolvent liv-
ing out of said District within one week from this
date. Certified from Record
5-4t CHAS. +. SEDGWICK, Judge.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-06-04
AT A COURT OF PROBATE HOLDEN AT
IA Mtchfeld within and for the District of Itch
field, on the 30th day of May. A. D. 1857:

"A n COURI OF PROBAIE HOLDEN All
IA Ltchfeld within and for the District of Itch
field, on the 30th day of May, A. D., 1857
PRESENT, CHARLES ADAMS, JUDGE.
UpoN the petition of Henry S Grswold,
showing to this Court that he is Parent and Guar
dian to GERTRUDE l.. GRlSWOID. a minor be.
longing to said district and that said minor is the
owner of onehalf of the real estate distributed to
the heirs of Nancy Grswold deceased, from the
dover of Rachel Perkins, widow of Daniel Perkins,
late of Cornwall deceased, and particularly described
in the distribution of said dover recorded and on file
in the Probate Office in the District of Cornwall be-
ing all the interest which the said Minor has remain.
Ing in the Estate of said Daniel Perkins. deceased
That said Estate is at present unproductive, that
the avails thereof are wanted for the support main
tcnance and education of said Minor and that it will
be for the advantage of said Minor to sell the same
qnd invest the avails thereof ?ordng to law-pray
ing for an order to sell the same.
ORDERED, That said application be heard and de-
termined ut the Probate Office in Litchfeld on the
Sd day of August, 1857, at 10 O'Clock forenoon, and
that notice thereof be published in some public
newspaper near the place where sneh real estate lies
three weeks SUCCESSFULLY, at least six weeks before
said time assigned. Certified from Record
6-3w CHARLES ADAMS, Judge
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-06-04

District Of Woodbury., Probate Court, 11h Nay, 1857.
NSTATE OF NEHEMIAH BALDWIN, LATE
k4 of Bethlem in said district, deceased
The Court of Probate fer the District of Wool!
bury hath limited and allowed six months from
the date hereof for the creditors OF said Estate to
hibt their claims for settlement. Those who neg
lect to accounts properly attested with
in said time will be debarred IA recovery. All per-
sons indebted to said Estate are requested to make
immediate payment to JOSHUA BIRD.
4-5to Executor.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-06-04

Consisting of all the varieties of Summer DRESS
GOODS for the
l. A d. ES.
Black and Fancy SILKS-Berage ROBES-Jaco-
net ROBES MUSIINS-LAWNS-Co lored BRIL-
LIANTS- CRUVELLI-PRINTS--G INGHAMS-
Embroidered COI4IARS-PARASOIS, &C. &c.
-Also-A New Supply
Carpetings, Oil Cloths,
Paper Hangings,
Crock kerry and GIassW are,
Groceries, SC.
June I'd, 1857. 6
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-06-04

TN STATE OF ABEL c. CARTER DECEASED
~ The Court of Probate for the District of Corn
wall, has limited and allowed six mont his from this
date, for the creditors of the Estate of ABEL s.
CARTER late of Cornwall deceased. to exhibit their
claims against the Same, to the Undersigned, Exec
utor Of the last Will and Testament Of said de-
ceased All persons indebted to said Estate. re-
quested to make i'm mediate payment. Claims may
Pe presented, or payments made, to PETER BIERCE,
Esq, in my behalf. ABEL C. CARTER, Ex'r.
Cornwall, May %, 1867 este
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-06-04
Oxygenated Bitters +!

OGDENsBuRG, December 1851 Gentlemen-I had
been afflicted for the greatest part of the year with
Hsingular arrangement of the bowels, connected
with occasional attacks of Dyspepsia. During the
last summer, accidentally took up paper, contain
ing testimonials respecting your Btters. In one
instance, where relief had followed their usc
found my own symptoms accurately described,
find in renewed strength and health, satisfactory
evidence. that in my case, they have accomplished
all that could wish
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
&+ J. c. BARTER
SETH w. FowLE g. co, 1873 Washington street,
Boston. Proprietors. Sold by their agents every
where.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-06-04
Saddle and Harness Making.

EVHE subscriber continues to manufacture and
IL keeps on hand evcrythingin his line of business
and he would invite the attention of the public
to his establishment, believing that he can supply
Harness. Saddles Brides, Collars, Whips, &c. of as
good quality and at cheap rates as can be found
elsewhere. Jobbing and repairing promptly and
catly executed
The subscriber has removed to the loft over the
new grocery store of William H. Wheeler, East
street, where he continuest to manufacture.
FREDK BROWN.
Litchield, June /, 1857.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-06-04
District of 75ringson, S. Probate Court, april % 1857.

District Of 75rrington, Probate Court april %, 1857
VNSTgTE OF OLIVER BANCROFT, LATE OF
IL Torrington, in said District. deceased.
The Court of Probate for the District of Torring-
ton hath limited and allowed six months from the
date hereof for the Creditors of said Estate to ex
hibit their claims for settlement. Those who neg
lect to present their accounts, properly attested
within said time. will be debarred a recovery All
persons indebted to said Estate, are requested TO
make immediate payment to
ST. HIRAM BARBER, Executor.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-06-04
Notice.

NNAKEN UP BY THE SUBSCRIBER, JUNE %,
IL 1857 bright bay HORSE with white spot in
the forehead-lame in the right foreeg, supposed
to be about II years old. The owner is requested
to call at the Farm of GEORGE w. Garfield South
Farms, prove property, pay charges, and take him
away. LEWIS Is. HALL.
South Farms, June ID, 1867. tie
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-06-04
Stage Lines.
AGENTS WANTED.
EXCELLENT BUSINESS OPENIN

EXCELLENT BUSINESS OPENINC!
wv ANTED, a few energetic, industrious men,
w to SELL AGRICULTURAL BOOKS among
the Farmers. Very favorable terms will be given
With proper attention, more than 800 per month
clear profit above all expenses can be realized A
rare chance to make money without risk For par
ticulars, apply Immediately to C. NJ. SAXTON &
GO. Agricultural Book Publishers, No. la0Fuiton-st
New York IT'S
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-06-04
e. CROSSMAN,
ID III N II i .

successor to C. NJ. Hooker,]
sElAKES this method to inform the inhabitants of
Il Itchfeld County that he has located himself
permanently in this place for the purpose of practic
ing Dentistry In all its branches. Having served
his time with DIR. II. H. Van Week, of Hudson,
New York, one of the best Dentists in the State.
AID having had fifteen years practice himself would
offer his services to those wishing anything in the
line OF Dentistry. All operations carefully per-
formed. and with the least possible pain
All work warranted to give entire satisf ,ction
Rooms over the Post Office, South street, Litchfeld
Litchheld, april I'd, 1857. 49.tf
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-06-04

vf@HE COURT OF PROBATE FOR TIE DIS
IL trict Of Litchteld, hath limited and allowed
six months from the date hereof the creditors to
the Estate of MARY A. WErMORE, late of Itch
field in said District, deceased in which to exhibit
their claims for allowance and settlement. Those
negfecting to present their accounts within said
time, properly attested, will be debarred recovery.
All persons indebted to said estate are requested 10
make immediate payment to Edward Wetmore, or
HENRY WETMORE, Executor
Litchield, May 9, 1857 3-3t
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-06-04
6 Pleasant Gale.o

~ THIS HORSE WILL STAND AT
VIVA my stable, at the Robbins Farm, in
EEA III Norfolk, the present season. Pleasant
" TN9 Gale is by Foot's Black Hawk, by old
s%Hz5 Black Hawk, dam by Longs Eclipse.
He is probably as perfect in FORM and exhibits as
evident marks of good and high breeding, as any
horse in New England The subscriber believes that
his stock will in no way be inferior to that of his
late horse, Raver. acknowledged to be of great
excellence Terms $40 to insure .
ROBBINS BATTELL.
Norfolk, May 25, 1857.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-06-04
GEaHNssSTDNESs
J. S. WHITNEY & CO.

j ; II ] n 7 q z q.
80 WEST ST. AND Sc WASHINGTON ST. New Yong
IN AVE constantly on hend and are prepared to
d Il supply GRIND$TONES, in any quantity. cf
all sizes from foot to six feet diameter Of Nova
Scotia, Newcastle, Wickerslcy, French Whitening,
Swedish and Ohio. superior, Grindstones for naiIu-
Cutlery. j. s. WHITNEY & CO..
81 Washington st. and 81 West st.
Soft Nrw YoNg.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-06-04

he undersigned will receive proposals until the
4 9Th of June next for building from 25 to S5
horse sheds, for the First Ecclesiastical Society i'll
Litchfeld.
Persons wishing to cor+-act for building the same.
can see plan of the building, by calling on the
isahScribor, ~! PHILIP s sEEeI
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-06-04
SPRING and SUMMER
r. "A. - II T O NJ .

I'>I NftIE Ed, Ut I. II. klellaTds CLOTHING
ey Emporium, West street
Litc!4tieid April 1st, 1857.
The time expect second swarrns is from nine to
thirteen days after the first--ycrT few EXCEPTIONS
Third swarms fl, to three DAYS after the sec
ond. AS rule all after swarms those led out by
young queens, will issue within eighteen days after
the fist q.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-06-04
MARY HOWARD
Us.
HENRY HOWARD.
State Of Connecticut,
Order Of Notice

Iaefld cepfy LucHrsEID, April14, 1857.
ETPON THE PETITION OF THE SAID MARY
d HOWARD praying for reasons therein set forth
for divorce now pending before the Superior Court
in and for Litchfeld County to be held the sec-
ond Tuesday Of September, A. I. 1857. 1t appear
ing to and being found by the subscribing authority
that the said respondent is residing in Richmond, in
the State of Indiana, and absent from this State
Therefore Ordered, That notice of the tendency Of
said petition be given by publishing this order in
the Litehtield Enquirer, a newspaper printed IN
or before the 2s:h day Of April. 4. D. 1857 and by
depositng copy of said petition, citation and order
of notice in the post-ofice, postage paid. At Ply
mouth. Conn, directed to said respondent at kich-
mo ID, Indiana, on or before tho LIST day OF June
A. D. 1857. FREDERICK D. BEEMAN,
Clerk Of the Superior Court fo- Mtchfsld County
1-If
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-06-04
TO srocK Masters.

VERY DESIRABLE, Short Horned DURHAM
"A BULL, of fine color and blood NAV he fonnd
NJ the stage Barn IN the rear of Samuel Clock
Shoe store. Farmers DESTROYS of improving their
Stock. are requested to CALI as he is believed to be
one OF the best Stock Breeders in the County.
Litchfeld, May 26, 1857. tf5
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-06-04
AUCTION.

~ ILL be sold at public auction. at the late re-
sV silence of ROBERT PALMER, on Satur-
day the Goth of May. at o'clock, A. NJ, House
hold Furniture, Beds and Bedding Cart. Wagons
Harness. Farming Utensils, and pair OF four
year old Oxen.
.Nso-I will sell lot OF Young Cattle.
LENCEL PALMER, Executor.
Goshen May is, 1857. 4-3to
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-06-04
.TOfice.

szyAKEN UP and impouned by Abner W. Mitch
q ELL Hayward of the town of Washington. three
light red yeariii.g Hefers The said cattle, if not
o. previously taken out will be sold at public auction
satisfy expenses, &c, at the expiration Of 20 days
from date.
S. D. PLATT Constable
Washington. May 23d, 1857.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-06-04
TWO HIGH BLOOD COLTS.

MORGAN UILD-4IR ID E. ENGLtSH DUROC
&c WILD-AIR %. vas sired by Old
W aSA-rN Putnam. he by Old Woodbury., he by
~AiH Original Morgan. His dam the
~ Yl1 celebrated Paine mare, bred and for
ee.-4zzsssz4ks merry owned by Governor Paine, of
Nerthtiei. Vermont. She sired by Old Green
Mountain Morgan, he by Old Clifford. lie by Oh
Woodbury. he by original Morgan her dam by
Old Rock in"ham.
This Colt was raised by Epaphro. Seymour, Esq
of Vermont, and is not excclled for Morgan blood
Durock was sired by Zenith, he by Stakeholder
his dam by Constitution, grandlam by imported
Sa'traim Stakeholder by Sir Archy dam by Cit
zen's imported Stirling, Sir Arehy by imported,
Diomede, dam imported Castanira. His dam, Old
Nancy, was sired by Paul Pry, he by old imported
Durock, dam Lady Betty
These Colts will stand at the Barn of Dr. Fair
child Woodbury. up town, this season.
1ERMs.-For Wild-Air, $40 and 81 Duroc So
and So: LOTT FEM, Proprietor.
Woodbury., May LIST, 1856. TIA
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-06-04

District Of Ldcii4d Projaic Curt H1n Is, 1885,,
EvSTATE of LEMUEL PALMER, late OF Goshen
IA in said District DECEASED.
ORDERED. That the Executors exhibit their All
rlinisratiOn account to this Court Dr iustmc nt
at the Probate Office in Lit htie the 18th day
OF June 1897 at ~ Q clock forenoon and that all
persons Interested in said Estate may be notified
thereof the Executor Will cause this Order to be
published III newspaper printed in Litchtied
County. and post copy thereof the sign post in
said Goshen. Certified by
4-3t2 CHARLES ADAMS Judge.
District Of Ncr H'rn S.. IroLatc Court May6, 1857
E1PON The APPLICATION OF JOHN NJ.
q SPERRI showing to this Curt, That lie is Gta'-
dian to Samantha BLAChMAN. Minor. belong
ing 10 said District, that sail Minor is the owner
OF the following real estate. viz. All the interest
of said Minor in said piece of land situate and ly-
in" in Iitchiird South harms. an.i bounded east on
highway, south Patron NJ. Blackmans heirs
west Henry L. Daley, north the widow :
dover containing acres, y qrs., 54 rods, with the
buildings thereon.
Also, one sixth undivided right in the widow S
dover.
Also, one piece containing % acres &c rods :;
bounded north and east highway, west On Alva
n. Bristol ana Henry f. Daley, south on Samantha S
land. with a part OF the buildings.
Also. one other piece OF wood land, lying in the
west part of WATERFOWL. in the County OF Litch-
tieot-cuntaining two acres b rods bounded south
on highway, east on Herald Brown. north on heirs
of Anthony Guernsey. west on heirs of Patron NJ.
Backman, deceased-a OF which is life estate, val
ued at one hundred ana twenty live dollars.
And showing just an reasonable CAUSE for selling
SAID real estate praying for an order and that he
some other meet person be empowered to sell the
same per application on lille, dated the 9TH day
OF May, 1851, more fully appears.
ORDERED That the foregoing application be heard
at the Probate Office in New Haven. the I'D day
of July, 1857. at clock forenoon and that no.
tee thereof be published i'll public newspa-
per near tie place where such real estate lies, three
weeks SUCCESSFULLY, at least six weeks before said
time assigned. ClPhiAN WILCOX, Judge
May II. SGT
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-06-04
Naugatuck Railroad.
ES s @'[s s ss ~
Summer Arrangement for 1857.

Summer arrangement for 1857.
COMMENCING MAY 25th
TRAINS FROM BRIDGEPORT
1910 A NJ. For all stations connecting with the
500 A. NJ. Train from New York and
1920 \. NJ. train from New Haven. and
at Waterbury with the train from AID
to Hartford.
II % A. NJ. Freight Train Tor all stations.
$50 ?. NJ. Passenger and Freight for all stations
connecting with 80 a. NJ. train from
New York, and at Waterbury with the
train from Hartford
GO P. NJ. For Waterbury, connecting with the 8 so
p. NJ. train from New York, and &. 05
train from New Haven. and on Saturday
evenings run through to Winsted.
TRAINS INTO BRIDGEPORT.
$40 A. NJ. From Waterbury for Bridgeport, New
York and New Haven.
600 a. NJ. Train from Winsted, connecting at Wa
terbury with s. so A. NJ. train. Also q
Passenger train will leave Winsted on
Monday mornings at 655 A. NJ, con-
meeting at junction for New Haven, and
.,. at Bridgeport for New York.
$50 A. NJ Train from Waterbury for Bridgeport,
New York and New Haven.
SIS A NJ. Freight Train from Waterbury for Bridge
port and intermediate stations
1.5o ?. NJ. From winsted for Bridgeport, New
York and New Haven.
Stage Lines.
The Woodbury. Stage arrives to connect at sey-
mour with the s 80 A. NJ train from Waterbury, and
returns the arrival of the TO- 40 A. NJ train from
Bridgeport
The Stages from Watertown, Bethlehem Itch
field, Otis, Colcbrook Centre Darlington, &C., ar
rive to connect with the l55 Train from Winsted,
and return on arrival Of the 1o.4O A. NJ. train up
from Bridgeport.
ess"A deduction Of Five Cents is made when
Tickets are purchased at the office.
C. WATERBURY,, Superintendent.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-06-04

DE BATE BLANK
for sale at this Office,
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-06-04

At Court Of Probate holder at Siaron scthn and for
The District Of Sharon, on the 18th day Of May, 4. d.
1871
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-06-04

q I A COURT OF PROBATE HOLDEN Al
- Kent, within and for the District of Kent. on
the Isl day OF May, 4. D. 1857, William Treat,
Esq, the Judge Of said Court for said District. be-
ing unable to hold said Court ny reason OF his re-
mogal from said District, said Court holden by
CHARLES. I. SEDGwICN, Esq, Judge OF the aGj lining
District of Sharon, lie being duly designated and
cited tothat duty by the Clark OF said Court tol
said District of Kent.
At the same Court, on motion OF William i
Cham berlain Administrator tie Estate of ALAN
SON BENSON. late of keart in said District d,
ceased, THIS CorRr D;fsf' DECREE Ehat SIX months
from this date he limited and saiowed to The Crcdi-
tors of the Estate of Alanson Benson, late OF Kent
in said District, deceased t. present their claims
against the said Estate to SAIL A,Iilihistrator end
doth order said Administrator to give pablo notice
of this Order, by. publishing copy thereof in a
newspaper printed at Litchte!d, and y posting a
copy there;'f on a public sign-post in said Kent,
nearest the late residence of sal deceased.
Certified from: Record
5-3t LEMAN BEECiIFtI2 P-n'rate Clerk.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-06-04
NEW GROCERY
AND
FAMILY STORE;

A N ENTIRELY NEW STOCK OF GOODS
IA Attention the Whole Community
WIN. H. WHEELER, at the Stand formerly oc-
cupied by S. P Bolles in East Street, would re-
specially inform the Citizens that he has on hand
every kind Of
Groceries and Provisions,
adapted for this market. His long experience in
this branch of trade enables him to present stock
of articles unsurpassed by any dealer in this or the
adjacent towns He will sell as cheap, and in many
instances, cheaper than any merchant in the coun-
try and his Goods are of the choicest and most de-
sirable descriptions HAMS and PORK cured I'M
der his immediate charge. Also, an assoltment OF
BIRD-CAGES, Canary Birds, Seed, and general
Bird and Cage Fixtures. Also, Glass, Farther and
Wooden Ware Batting, Wickng, and General
Kitchen Articles. Likewise, fine Assortment OF
FLOUR, of different brands and descriptions
n. B.-A superior article of native grape WINE,
adapted for family and medical purposes.
A fine variety of Potatoes also on hand.
A few old accounts exchanged for Cash.
WM. II. WHEELER
Litchfeld May IS, 1857. tf-5
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-06-04

MORGAN UILD-AIR ID g. ENGLtsH DURO
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