Litchfield enquirer., 1869-12-16
COUNTY ITEMS.

NEW MILFORD. The Danbury Times states that about 500 tons of tobacco were raised in this town in the past season that Chas. E Bostwick, of the firm of Plumb, Bostwick & Co.,, has bought farm from Jno. N. Knowles, in Lanesville. for $5, 900; that Lieut. Wm. l.. Twiss, an invalid sol dier of the 2d H V. A., has received $123 from Masonic friends in Norfolk and that the Methodist Society, with Q membership hardly exceeding one hundred, have laid out $20O0 in repairing their church, $1, 400 of which is already raised.
 SHARoN.--The death of Mir. J. J. Sle, on Tuesday, removes an active and enter prising man from the business circles of of Sharon. Mr. D. had struggled through life against disadvantages, with great for titude, and had won business position at the Valley that promised for him a still more successful future. His active spirit and warm enthusiasm will be kindly re- membered. He was about 43 years of age. -Anaenia Times. ''a'.. -..
 WATERFOWL AND WATERBURY RAILROAD. The directors have commenced to ascer- tain the value set upon the land by the owners along the route. The delay has been caused by a difficulty in locating through Oakville-three routes having been surveyed: one on the west side of the brook. which makes 8 bad curve; one in front of Warmers store, which damages the main road to Waterbury; and one back of the store, which will require cut in the deepest place of B feet-a part of its rock. This last route is preferable, provided 1t will not cost too much. A thorough survey and estimate will be made. -VaAey Inder.
 THoMAsToN. Fenian brotherhood at Thomaston gave a ball ou tue evening of the 17th. Judging from the number of dances on the programme, the party "won't go home till morning. - Vat. Anaericdp.
 NAUaATUCK RAILRoAD.-The stockhold- CTS of the .Naugatuck Railroad Company will hold special meeting at the office iu Bridgeport, on Wednesday, Dec 15, at 10 a. m. t.-f".s .s... "'
 LEE AND N. H. RAILROAD D.-Only $1OO, 900 are now wanting to make the available funds of the Lee and New Haven Railroad
 
 and this balance. it is believed, can be rais- ed speedily, when the road will begin.
 We clip the following notice from the Berkshire Com'ier:-
 NOTICE. The Methodist Episcopal church at Lakeville, Conn.,, having been enlarged and beautifed, will (D. V.) be re dedicated to the worship of God on "Wednesday, Dec. -cH D:cE, lN preach at l01s o'clock, a. h., a0hd Rev. L.. H. King of New York, at o'clock, p. m. The re-opening services will be continued when the Rev. Robert Tarleton of Monti- cello, N. Y., will preach in the morning. Pastors and people of adjoining charges are respectfully invited. ....-..
 0. WRIGHT, Pastor.
 FALLS V1L1AGE.-The Sons of Tempe rance have organized Lodge here, and are fourishing finely, having by actual count, four members besides several off, cers.
 = Sidney Reed was, on Saturday, the 4th inst, held to answer at the Superior Court, in the sum of $500 for the seduc- ton of Miss Beckley of Lime Rock, aged 17. -:.
 = The Railroad depot is finally compile ted, and reflects credit on both those who designed, and those who executed the york. It is rumored that the Pittsield Depot is tobe similarly treated
 er From the Whsted Herald:
 NEW HARTFORD. RD.-Rev. Mr. Hawkes. of | Mapping, Conn., preached aS the Congra. gational Church, last Sunday. = It is reported that Rev. l.. H.vota. man will soon retire from the pastorase of the Baptist Church.
 | = The Methodists are making arrange ments for Fair, to be held at Chapin s Hall, Pine Meadow. on Christmas, in aid of church which they propose to build. F. M. Preston has just returned from ] New York, and his store is crammed with holiday goods. 4 as.- .7a