Litchfield enquirer., 1868-07-23
NEW MfLFOHD.


 Solomon q. Eostwiek Es4 showing eointhehdhble spirit Of enterprise las fais cd the foundation apoH whlei, La will as ohee proceed to erect spacious E;lEpsg4 Mhhnfaebory. Henry i36stwiek, Lis sy4 nov engaged lH | slHltat 1s@'~7- zz.2 Tf bpnnheld Mass, wilt be tER pF9vfl6t2f. Success 10 the enterprise!
 - A. E. Mygatt has purchased tlie Iog 0f Frederic Boardman next to his stotes size 40 50, price 5000, upon which be propo- ses to erect two stores during tho coming year.
 - Chas G. Peck has recently purchased the Bakery lot and building of Myeatt and Bristol, price 8, 200.
 Harry G. Plumb, the architect who has been emphatically master builder in New Milford for several years, is erecting three very handsome house on South Main St. These places when completed will be taken by the following gentlemen at about the prices annexed. George Anthony, $5, 800; George D. Copley, $5,O00; Col. c. D.. Blynn, $5000.
 - MT. Jno F. Williams house on East South St. rapidly approaches completion. Also the dwelling house of MT. Sterling opposite.
 - Just below MT. Sterling, J. J. Stilson has in process of completion by Mir. Plumb one of the finest residences in New Mil ford
 - Mrs. Parish of Washington has pur- chased of A. B. Mygatt the house and lot on South St. occupied by Henry Ives, Cashier, price s3,50O.
 -- Samuel E. Hill on the same street is making extensive improvements in the way of additions to his house and in the erec- tion of T spacious barn. He next proposes to dam the brook running through his premises and to flow all adjoining land necessary to provide power for an exten- sive cheese factory. &c. &c
 Geo. H. Noble is really doing a splen- did business in moving his long house so as to make way for thenew highway to be opened on the east side of the village. He has secured $1, $50 from the town to pay the damage and expense, which with pru- dent management will probably cover the same. This new street will be an advan- tage, unless the owners Of the the land lose the opportunity to sell by asking too much. They should sell at fair prices and be satisfied.
 The fall term of the select school for yo nng ladies and misses situated on Whit tlesey avenue will comm ence September 18th under the charge of Mrs. Wm Burke.
 MT. Isaac Reynolds horses, very val uable pair, broke from his wagon in fright on Tuesday last, ran furiously down the road to the Housatonic Railroad bridge, and fell across the track among the timbers. A freight train was near by, and escaped a horrible catastrophe by the thoughtful action of MT. F. T. Richmond.
 It is hoped the company will show the young man their appreciation of his ser vices by doing the handsome thing. By his timely action vast expense was saved, and possibly many valuable lives.
 The bell of the Episcopal church IS gIoriously cracked and cannot be used. Their Congregation now assemble, at the sound of the orthodox congregational bell. Ice cream and strawberry festivals will now be in order to raise the funds for new bell. Come one come all ,!
 Horse flesh is valued at high figure in this region There are over dozen horses in the village valued at from $500 to s36OO each. The last the pure Hambletonian, owned by H. W. Booth, Esq. Every body is getting crazy on the subject of horses.
 The prospects of Grant and Colfax are about as bright as the glorious summer weather. The New York nomination ena- bles them to go over the course with little opposition-th same as Tippecanoe did in 1s4O.
 The Housatonic Railroad passes the July dividend on the preferred stock much to the disappointment of the share holders. The reason is the large amount of broken rails which must be replaced by new iron. The advantage of increased re- ceipts is more than balanced by constantly expenses. The fact is the road is not run on right principles. ItI is run at too great speed for economy or safety, and can never pay regular dividends until thorough reform is effected in it's