Litchfield enquirer., 1864-03-10
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hoGBuRY.-The funeral of Ira s. Bradley, of Co H. 2d Conn. Artillery, was attended at the CongreS eSational Church, in this place, on Sunday last. Mir. B. had acted as nurse in the Hospital at Alexandria, was conscien- iious Christian patriot, and much respected by all who knew him.
 Also at the same time and place, was stten dsd the funeral of David Dixon, first Ser geant of Co. D, 10th C. V., who was home on furlough, having re enlisted. He left here few days since, apparently in perfect health, went 10 Hartford thence to Norwalk, and took the cars to Danbury. While on these cars he was observed to act strangely, was helped from the cars at Danbury, and taken to the Wooster House. The next morning, ou bursting open the door of his room, he was found lying on his face, partially undressed and dead. 4 post mortem examination was held by Drs. Skitf and BarJin, who gave dis case of the heart as the cau.e of his death 
 SHARON -The Congregational Church in Sharon which has recently been under course of thorough repair and improvement, was opened for public worship on Wednes iay last, and was dedicated 10 Divine services, with solemn and appropriate religion observances. Public worship in the church had been sus- pended for seven months, and it's renewal fol ms an era in the religious history of the parish The outside of the building has not Leen materially altered, and the solid brick walls. which are founded literally upon a rock, stand in as perfect preservation and strcng, h as they did when they were fit by their build e., the late William Watson of New Milford in 1924. But t'ere is nothing in the interior which bears the least trace of resemblance to tue original structure. The architect, B. Wood, Esq, of Pokeepsie, N. Y, was obliged to adapt his plan to the walls, as originally constructed, and he has been very successful in blaming tasty and convenient audience room, which is we'll fitted to the shape and dimensions of the building The pews are circular, thus equalzing their cnmfort and convenience. and bringing all the audience, face to face with the speaker,- in fact all the appointments are beautiful and convenient. under whose supervision the work has been carried on. are Mcssrs, Sears, A. 4. IIorch kiss, J c. Terrtt. II. NJ Gillette and A. R. Smith, and they have well deserved the thanks of the parish. The last two named gentlemen. particularly, have devoted their time and la Dor to the prosecution Of he work with an en erGy and perseverance, W hich gavs assurance that it was to be thoroughly done. The con- ractor, Mir. Wm. B. Cakin of Sharon, has performed his work with much skill and thor, oughuess, and the result confirms the reputa tion he has already acquired as a Master Builder. The expense has amor- d to about Sa.500 dollars, nearly Sl,0uU which has been raised by ladies of the parish for carpet
 ing and other interior fixtures.
 The services on Wednesday, were peculiarly appropriate and seleun. The discourse of the Pastor. the Rev. Mir. Mclaughlin, gave a sketch of the religious history of the paris l4 from lhe first settlement of the town in l7s9. which was followed by such discussions and reh:c'lons as were apiropriate. The choir ot singers, under the direction of Mir II. M. Gillette, performed their part with an appro priateness aud skill which added much 10 tEe interest of ths ceremonies
 -43 m:n are credited to the town ofsharon. l3 more than its quota on the two last calls. and the towns committee have barsainsl for l9 more, making g. to count on any future call. So Sharon is away out of he draft.