Litchfield enquirer., 1872-07-04

c'S1. ine oliy othef fatai case thus far IS that of Mr. Rice, an old gentleman, father of Mr: Benj. F. Rice. Three cases ot varlolold have appeared but all possi- pie caution has been taken by the town authorities and physicians, and they now report that there IS no cause for further anxiety.-Herald.
 HARwINToE IS not rejoiced as vet with the sound of the locomotive whistle al though there is some little rumblino that sounds like future railroad. A survey made in April from the Branch Bridoe on the Naugatuck R. R., just above Thomas ton, to Cott1nsvil1e, via Harwintou and Bakervi1e, was found quite feasible The grade from Plymouth te the Summit. nearly miles, is 56 feet to the mile. with no heavy cuts or fills. Thence to Baker vile, 2a miles, the grade is 80 feet to the mile, and thence to Collinsyille 60 feet. Harwinton will doubtless be glad to give the right of way.-Mr Lewis Catlin has moved across the street to make room for Messrs. Buckingham and Brush, who have re-opened the store with new goods and evidently mean business. Herald.
 RIvERTeN is to have an extension of the Canal railroad in spite of the howls and sneers of opposing powers. The survey locates 1t upon the eastern bank of the Harrington river the entire distance from New Hartford, which of course obviates the necessity of bridging g-During ther re- cent thunder shower bolt of electricity entered the house of the late Capt. Pi1i ney, passed through the main hall and instantly killed 8 cat Setting its fur on fire) which was standing in doorway which opens from the hall. Members of the family who were in the room received no injuries, but were slightly shocked. The .odor of sulpher pervaded the build ing, but no damage was done 1t, not even trace of the lightning being left
 WArERTowN celebrates the Fourth with two Sunday School Picnics. ''Christiani- ty and the love of country are so intimate ly related, that on our Nations Birthday patriotic and p1ous emotions easily blend together in the shady groye," says the notice in conclusion. No doubt the pa triotism and piety will combine well enough; but two christian sects must have t,c0 picnics-no combination there -
 Wo1coTry1LLE celebrates the Fourth with $500 worth of races at the Valley Park. A purse of $200 for horses that have never trotted better than 2.45. One of $500 for all horses, and one of $100 fol running race There are ten entries made so there is sure to be good sport Mir. Willis Curtiss Jr. fell from the veran dah of J. W. Cook new house few days since and was severely injured. B. Pratt, of New Haven, formerly of Go shen has bought the stock and leased the store of S. Bronson X Son in Torringto1 Hollow, commonly known as Cotton Hol low. MT. Pratt will continue the same business at the old stand.-B. H. Mallettt cut off one of his fingers on Q press at the spoon shop Friday morning, 2lst inst The racing season commenced on Valley Park, Monday evening, between two horses owned by B. Kelley and Dennis Murphy for bet of one hundred dollars side When half way around, Kelley's horse | threw her rider, Michael Eaters, over he1 head and fell down. Murphy's horse came in winner in 1.09, half mile dash The result caused much disappointment i to the crowd, who expected to see close i and exciting contest Eaters was no hurt, but got a severe shaking up.- Brink's St. James theatre gave two cred itable performances Tuesday and Wednes day evenings in Granite Hall; they in tended to play in Watertown Tuesday evening, but were unable to secure hotel 1 accommodations. Where's the Warre1 House ?-Our fishermen returned last Sat urday looking as brown as autumn leaves Maine trout was the favorite diet on Sun day. The rest of our sports have got the fever strong, and next fall will see large party started.-hder.
 MARBLEDALE repOses after it's late choil fight, says the Sentinel, and everything is christian and lovely among the singers. MORRIS reports to the Sentinel the set clement of the Rev. Mr. Gilman at sal ary of $1 1000, a row about the parsonage and the prospect of an abundant harvest The communication closes with the fol lowing beautiful bucolic and poetical sen. timent:
 Rye is quite good, apples look we'll and the tobacco seems in a fair way to get for ward. June has been styled by fine writer the leafy month, very properly, t0t indeed our whole country seems likely to have a change of rulers when patriatisn will be likely to supersede selfishness anC intoler rance.
 There are skillful doctors in LitchfielC bvt not one of them, yea not all of then together, could combine rye, apples, to- bacco, leafy June, and Liberal Republi canism into single prescription in any thing like the happy style of the forego. ing.
 At FALLS VILLAGE Jabez Brewster was thrown from a wagon last Sunday evening and had his collar bone broken twice anC was otherwise seriously injured about the head.-A son of Charles Harvey ill Anne S vile, aged six years, fell while running, and broke his arm.-NeWs.
 At PLYMOUTH on the evening of the 24tl ut. MT. and Mrs. Edson Bradley celebra ted their wooden wedding. Quite mum Der of their friends were present and thu 1 evening passed very pleasantly with music dancing, and tableaux. They were re membered with wooden presents. A nica table of refreshments was provided bJ Mrs. Bradley-A game of base ball was played on Saturday last by the Dolly Var dens, of Plymouth, and club from Ter ryville, the latter winning the game.-The strawberry festival given by the Ladies o St. Peters Parish was not as much of { success as such entertainments usually are when given by that society. They held fair and festival month previu: and cleard $251, making nearly $500 raised by that society within 20 months. MT Henry Ploquet has purchased the house lately owned and occupied by MT. Home Wedge. e.-American.
 NORFOLK reports as follows to the News
 The project for reviving manufacturing here seems to have taken some defnit. form, and 1t now looks as if ere long tht busy hum of machinery would again bt heard in our almost deserted town. We hope this will not, through indifference ol lukewarmness on the part of our citizens be permitted to fall through:
 The LEE < NEW HAVEN RAmoAD is te be built notwithstanding the failure O. Pitts6eld to vote aid. A meeting of ths directors and contractors was held a Piitsfeld, Monday. Although no definite action was taken, the Phelps contracts are being drawn up, and there is no doubt | Ar