Litchfield enquirer., 1872-01-18
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r Shay, who lives near the clock shop, was up all night drinking and abusing his family. Constable Wm.3 V. Barclay ar. rested him. Thursday morning, on com. plaint of his wife, and he was tried before Justice A. N Beach on two complaints for drunkenness and an assault committed on his better half. Before the Justice 1 the prisoner admitted having drunk pint of whiskey more or less, and was fined $7 and costs. To the charge of assault and battery of his spouse, he plead ssunguilty, '' but on hearing the testimony of the wife and a daughter, Justice Beach thought the contrary, and ordered said Thomas to pay fine of $7 more with the costs, and also that he be boarded at the public ex- pense at Litchfeld, for the term of 30 days. Thomas will probably leave your quiet town sober if not better man.
 On Friday evening Messrs. Morris, of Danbury, and Frary, of Plymouth, to- gether with some of the best of our home talent, gave free concert at the 2d Con- lgregational church. Its avowed object was to exhibit the Burdett organ. The concert consisted of instrumental and vo- I cal music and was pronounced success 1 by the large number who were in atten- dance. ,.4f q Er.qaar v asf -.ar
 1 The new depot of the Conn. Western at West Winsted is now inclosed and will soon be completed. There were two ex- cursion parties over the road last week ; one of oyer a hundred from North Ca naan and vicinity to Hartford, many of ! whom had never visited that city before and one of about the same number from Simsbury to the west. The latter party had dinner served up at Millerton, and 1 then came back on the train, which passed here about 5 o'clock P. M. Both the freight and passenger business of the road are increasing rapidly each week. Passengers from Winsted to New York via Conn. Western and Harlem railroads now save nearly an hour of time over the route via Bridgeport. It is rumored that the Naugatuck R. R. Co., are to shorten the running time from this place to Bridge port 50 minutes for passenger trains If that is correct it will be quick trip to the aforesaid city. Our new railroad has made revolution in freight tariffs. Ger tains kinds of freight that formerly cost $13 per ton tariff to Boston via Waterbury and Hartford, now go by the new road to Hartford and direct to Boston for $6 per ton, a saving of over one-half
 The morning train west -.on the Conn Western, drawn by the engine Salisbury, collided with the freight train, last week, at North Canaan. No one was injured, but the fine engine, Salisbury, was con- siderably damaged. Conductor Hinsdale with his powerful engine, the Bloomfield, brought the train back. In the evening, the Salisbury, like wounded animal, went crawling along back to Hartford, and is now in the repair shop. We daily miss its shrill whistle. The engine, Winsted, tenn 1 porarily takes it's place. '' i.''
 Rev. MT. Foot, of the Howard Mis- sion, New York, spent last Sunday and Monday in this place. He had with him three boys and little girl, to leave in some good place for home He spoke in behalf of the Mission at the 2d Con gregational church in the morning, at the 1st Congregational in the afternoon, and at the Methodist in the evening. His ap- | peal fU. 1noroJ was met by liberal dona- tions. Last year he collected over $500 in this place in cash, besides liberal dona- tions of food and clothing.
 The stock of the Winsted Printing Co.,, which publishes the Winsted Herald, is greatly depressed. Editorl Vaill who now has the controlling share of stock, of. fers to buy up the balance for 40 cents or the dollar. He also offers to sell out his interest in the company at the same fig. ure. The Herald has subscription list of about 1900, and it ought to be good opening. Perhaps the late editor, T. NJ Clarke, may step in and buy up his old  paper., 3oif -.F 3h -,'a-
 On Thursday night last, a meeting was held at the room of the G. A. R. to talk over the subject of organizing mil itary company in this place. It was voted in the affirmative, and several enlistments were made on the spot. The full number will speedily be made up, and you can sci it down that the good old days of Capt. Ike Loomis" and Capt. Rice are to return upon us. j-szsl- q. .ai -f-y5s11tit .--.-l
 Next week we expect to see all the le gal fraternity, jurors, parties, and ~itnes ses from the northwestern towns of the county, go through here to Litch6eld te attend court The Conn. Western saves them the overland trip. Be on hand, Mr. Geo. Kenney, with your stage to take thena up the hill from the depot. You will want an extra horse to transport the ssGeneral" r.f .....-