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Litchfield enquirer., 1873-02-13
coshen,..No. s6.

We. have come to the conclusion that it is well to live on the highlands; for while the thermometer has been down to 32 or 37 degrees below zero in other places, the mercury here only reached 10 below.
 Francis M. Wadhams has already commenced making improvements in the house he had recently purchased. Very little is now done except to keep the roads open so that the mails can go.
 When MT. Clark, with the Cornwall mail, last week, turned around at the top of Bunker Hill, he thought the drift was nearly 10 feet high. H. N.
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State Board of Agriculture.
CosMo

MR. EDITOR: have been looking for detailed account of the agricultural meet ing at Danbury in some of the papers, but have seen none. Of course, Secretary Gold will publish full report in book form in due time, but that will never reach one in twenty of the farmers in the State. was at the meeting the two last days of the session, and was SO much in- terested, that can hardly let it pass without saying that all present seemed to be as much interested as was The dis cussions were so animated, that members had to be put under the five minute rule, for sometimes half dozen would rise to speak or enquire at once. All were eager to get information, and the subject of farm improvement, was pretty we'll mutt lated, and, not only farm improvements, but crops were talked over. not forgetting ''King Tobacco"
 The whole State was well represented. While the rock and stony farm men were reporting great improvements with an outlay of $1OO per acre, the sandy land farmers were enquiring 'does it pay ?" Some reported that the first crop paid i; this coming. too, from men that cannot be gainsaid; others report that the crop and the fence made with the boulders, more than paid, to say nothing of the benefits to be derived in all coming time. believe that some one undertook to represent the State of Illinois, or rather the Western states generally, by saying that 'sConnecticut farmers were running down, and many farms were being aban- doned for the fertile Vest" He thought it did not pay to clear such poor land of ! rocks, while better could be had cheap on the Illinois prairies. MT. Nathan Hart, of West Cornwall, replied that he thought it did pay, for when he came on the farm he now occu- pies, there was but one acre that could 1 be moved with 8 machine, and now he had forty, and in some instances the first crop had paid for the clearing. MT. Hart also refuted the idea that farmers in Con- necticut were growing poorer. He said that many farmers were not only living, but improving their farms and laying up money, and were receiving ten per cent. per annum from Mortgages on Illinois farms. The sandy land farmers were told by others owning sandy farms, that rye was the best crop to the blow in the first time to get good catch of grass seed, after that, it might produce clover, which was the best of all green crops to plow under to enrich the land. The sub- ject of manures. of all kinds. was well discussed, with the various ways of ap- plication, and one would draw the infer ence from what was said, that the best time to apply barnyard manure. whether green or compost, was in, the early fall be- I fore the fall rains commenced. Some re- ported that they drew it out and spread
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January 31st, 1873.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1, 1878

WASHINGTON, EeO. l, 1S15.
 MR EDITOR It is announced on the handbills that Dr. Murray's lecture next Monday evening will be on "Proverbial Philosophy" and hazard the prediction that good as have been our previous lec- lures, by Whittlesey, Hale, and Phillips, the next will not fall behind them. The subject is so suggestive that, handled by one of Dr. Murray's ability, it must be interesting. There is very homely prov erb that has been at my tongues end sev- eral times to-day, which is ''Pof should not call kettle black" It was brought to mind by noticing how jubilant the people along the Housatonic R. R. are, because the Shepaug Valley R. R. stockholders, are possessors of valueless stock. How much better off are the original Housaton- ic R. R. stockholders ? Misery loves company" Is that the secret of the re- joicing? ''Put yourself in his place" is very good advice to those who have imag- ination enough to do so justly. For in- stance let New Milford suppose that for thirty years the Housatonic R. R. had been in operation, that being the outlet for New Milford products, and their thoroughfare to New York then at the expiration of that time suppose the Hous- atomic R. R. to be completed. Surely they would congratulate themselves, even if the stockholders were losers. J.
 FEBRUARY 4th.
 Dr. Murray's lecture was capital, but the clements consplre to prevent general attendance at the lectures, and last night they threatened more than they performed, .'the bark was worse than the bite," but the effect was to deter many from attend ing who would have been there except for the storm. The Dr. credits our nation with but two or three original proverbs, viz. Dr. Franklin's s'Don't pay too dear for the Whistle," Davy Crockett's "Be sure your right, and then go ahead" and the inelegant one that he credits to the Western people, 'tLet every man skin his own skunks." That reminded me of a story. One of the Illinois pioneers after experiencing all the vieissitudes that that class encounter, had amassed much wealth, and was enjoying it by surround ing his home with beautiful things. Among the others he had brought from q greenhouse many fine plants. As we were admiring them a neighbor who had
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green as fast as made, all times . year; with the best results. Some reported sowing one bushel of timothy and clover to the acre, and obtained very thick fine crop of grass. Of course the land must be rich
 The agricultural society of Danbury took 1t upon them to furnish entertain ment for all in attendance. Thanks to them
 believe that the convention was com posed mostly of the best and most intelli- gent farmers of the State, and any one attending that could not derive lasting benefit must be dull scholar indeed :; and believe that every one that attend ed went home with the determination to take hold of the farm with new zeal and encouragement. Long will it be remem- bered by many.
 The addresses were frst-class, especi- ally that of MT. Alexander Hyde, of Lee, Mass, whose subject was ''Farm Build ings." The speaker, a very modest man, but still firm and decided, took very practical and common sense view of his subject. He urged all that he could to build on hill, away from the malaria o1 the low lands, and to live in the south side of the house, in the enjoyment of the health-giving influence of Gods sun light"
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''squatted" or ''pre-empted" about the same time he did remarked Mr. H. ''Vou did not use to spend your time cultivating flowers" "No," was the reply, ''it used to be 'sRoot hog, or die." That among Western people has passed into 6 saying, and Dr. Murray can add it to his list of American proverbs. .s
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LzTcHFIRLD, Feb. 4th, 1878.


 MR. EDUoR:-The short and stormy days of winter have their own pleasures, and often bring calm delights that sum- mer never knows. On Wednesday even- ing, Jan. 22d, large and merry party of nearly seventy persons were gathered at the residence of MT. and Mrs. Isaac H. Hutchinson, to keep with them their wooden wedding. With pleasant games, and social converse, the hours passed swiftly and pleasantly away. At last, sweet and savory smells beguiled all to wards the oysters, and with one fell swoop, they came down ''like the wolf on the fold" resolved to conquer, or perish in the attempt. They conquered, and didn't perish; but many of the oysters did. Aft CT supper MT. Almon J. Beach, in behalf of their friends, presented the happy couple with various useful and elegant gifts. A poem was also read; and all present united in wishing them health and happiness. But the brightest scenes must soon come to an end: and at last all turn ed their faces homeward, feeling that the pleasures of the evening would finger long in their memories, and hoping that they may keep with joy their golden we'd ding.
 I send the following lines, at the re- quest of friends: To Ma. AND Mas. HUTCHINSON, ON THEIR WooD-
 EN-wKDDING.
 he day has come; the happy hour
 Flies on the silent wing of time; When hearts that feel loves magic power,
 Beat high with thoughts sublime. A thousand happy mem'ries throng,
 And mingle in a soothing strain; And like long g-forgotten song,
 Come floating back again. Then strength and beauty, hand in hand.
 With thoughts as high as stars above, Went forth into the honeyed land,
 Cheered by the light of love! Through clouds of gloom, and gleams of light, Love, like 8 streamlet in the glen, Goes singing on, in calm delight;
 Nor needs the voice of men. Five changing years have passed away.
 Their precious mem'ries ne or shall cease. Till on that final, glorious day.
 We reach the port of peace. Accept the tribute which we bring,
 Tho frowning winter still is here; Yet, like the bluebird in the spiing,
 It ushers in the year.
 Oh! be your life as pure and bright,
 AS yon blue arch, that smiles above And, like river in the night,
 Reflect the star of love-
 May tickle fortune ever smile.
 To cheer ifes rugged, narrow way; And never may the tempter's vile,
 Lead head. or heart astray, Melodious be thy welded life,
 Thy quiver full of girls and boys; Through shocks of time, and storms of strife
 Hope on, and bear their noise. May husband true, and perfect wife,
 In faith, and love, and zeal excel; And all the darlings of your life
 Be thrashed, and cradled we'll And when the ceaseless march of time
 Has left it's trace on heart, and brow; Your hope shall be in life's fair prime,
 As sure, aud sweet as now. Then, fear not when the snows of age.
 Forbid thy thoughts, or steps to roam; A brighter light than Grecian sage,
 shan guide thee safely home.
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l.. F. ScoTr.
Bethlehem, Conn.
Plymouth sketches-Mo.l2e.

Plymouth SketcheS-No.I26.
 The following is sort of summary for January, although it does not, probably, contain everything worthy of notice.
 On Friday evening, the 3d, the Terry vile Cornet Band, under the direction of Frank J. Thomas, furnished free concert to large audience, in the Congregation al church, Terryville.
 On Friday evening, the 10th, Pat Clark, railroad laborer, was tripped up Cor rather down. near the depot, by a hand sled with boy on it, which was swiftly coming down "Castle hill." Pats heels came out from under him Gin less than no time, his head striking the icy ground with the same velocity. He was danger ously hurt, and for some time was in 8 precarious condition; but is now, if I mistake not, in fair way to recover. From time immemorial it has been the practice of boys large and small, and oc- casionally of men, to slide down this long and not very straight hill, from the brow of which sleds will descend with great velocity. There have been a great many narrow escapes in meeting teams, and in running off the track" and once in a while an accident more or less serious oc- CUTS, and then an effort is made to stop the sliding; but it usually re-commences the next winter if not before. Your cor respondent never tried the experiment but once, and then very reluctantly; but be- ing under the guidance of good pilot, he arrived at the foot in safety.
 On Thursday evening, the 18th, Ralph G. Hubbard delivered a selection of Read ings in the Methodist church, Thomaston.
 On Wednesday and Thursday evenings, the 22d and 23d, Fair and FestiAal was held in the Methodist Society, Thomas ton. A very nice Folding chair was purchased, to be voted for at 10 cts. a vote. The clergymen to be voted for. were the:Rev. E. B. Hillard, of the 1st Congl. church; the Rev. Mr. Backus of the 2d Congl. church; the Rev. MT. Wade of the Methodist, and the Rev. MT. Bish- op of Trinity church. The latter received by far the most votes, and of course won the chair. And yet, as in political con- quests, it does not necessarily follow that the victor is any more worthy of success than his competitors.
 PLYMoUTHEAN.
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Sawed Shingles,

which have been selling this season. 1buy them direct from the manufacturer, and all au- thorized to warrant them free from ln ots, shakes sap and tapers. RIVED PINE a. To CEDAR SHINGLES always on hand. have, also, large stock of EXPELLED SIDING, made from six inch dry strips, bought last July, and for quality and price will guarantee it unsur- passed. I also offer full line of seasoned inch and II inch SPRUCE, WHITE PINE and SOUTHERN PINE FLOORING, narrow and wide; dry inch Surfaced and Rough Cutting-up Lumber; II, II, 2 and inch good Lumber, well seasoned; Ceiling in every variety. ASH, WHITEWOOD, CHERRY r and BLACK VAL NUT boards and plank. I have the largest and pest stock of Hem1ock Boards and Dressed Pine Sneathing in this section of this State.
 All lumber delivered on the cars free of charge ana special contracts made for delivery by rail or teams. Orders by mail will be promptly attend
 B, J. HILL, Norwalk, Conn. l9tHN.Rk ss@Aw 4@m ssf ssFafs asE !
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EDWARD DWfER,

HI A RN E@S MAX ERR.
 AxD DEALER Ix
 Trunks. Ladies and 3enslemeus' valsses. Whips.
 tacanm Oil. etc. etc., F SOUTH STREET. LIrCHFIELD, CONN.
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MaYbledaIe.

Dr. Cole has moved his office from the hotel and is located over the store.
 The Parish Aid Society met at MT. Ralph Buckingham's last Thursday even- ing where very pleasant time was pass ed. The amusements consisted of par Tor theatricals, charades, &c., under the supervision of the pastor. The principal character of the theatrical was Shakes peare Tennyson Hogg," would:be poet, which was well supported by young man from New Preston. But the funni- est thing of the evening was, the tableau entitled, ''The Martyr at the Stake" The curtain rose and there the New Pres ton chap sat, his mouth agape. as if about to swallow several pouns of beefsteak which he had elevated on a fork before him. Next, refreshments were brought in, and, in astronomical feats, as appro- priately as before, Mir. ''Hogg took . very active part.
 The singing cirle met, Saturday eve ming, at MT. Edwin Beeman's in the town of Warren, but locally called New Preston. We were most ably assisted by all of the best singers of New Preston. A compa- ny of thirty-fve persons were present al- though it was so cold, and all enjoyed an excellent "sing" FROZEN EARS.
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whether the discussion of candidates should be continued. .s.s.-.
 Mfr. Charles l.. English, of New Haven, said that he hoped dlscussion would not be choked of here. He had few words to say. He had the honor to be present when the gentleman from New London, Brandegee) rocked the cradle of the republican party, and now he wished to say something upon the matter.
 Ex-Governor Burnham said that we wanted to construct the State ticket be- fore the spring elecsion Qaughter), and he hoped the discussion would not proceed longer.
 General Pratt got up and said that he wanted ballot taken at once
 Mir. Brandegee appealed to MT. English that the friends of MT. Harrison had had abundant opportunity to present the claims of their candidates and that further talk would amount to nothing. He hop ed ballot would be taken as it was get ting late.
 The motion was put and carried, and delegates voted by name. .rt-t
 The balloting lasted about an hour, and poouItaJ oe Ro1Iovvs
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BANGOR LATH

R?rn Bo ards, rhsra .o Yer one-half million feet of Ottawa Stoohs ~ m S ~ 12 inches wide, 12, 1S. 14 and 16 feet in length. It is an admitted fact that the Ottawa PSsrds -e the best known to the trade, being remarkable l. snSn areeoom rom the Michiean stocSs es ' furnish these boards surfaced one side, edges tongued and grooved, dressed full width or marrow, and the quality of the dressing guaranteed. I N 'uio cai special attention to the brand of 18 inch
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Warren.


 4 New England farmer thirty years ago who had passed through long cold win ter and in the middle of March found it still on hand with every thing frozen sol i'd, with very little feed left for the cattle thought he saw great sign of an early spring. When asked by an anxious neigh bor what it was, he replied, ''We cant do without it, " and so it was that the early part of April found springs and streams oyeraowing and the cattle feeding on green grass in the pastures. Now an ear ly spring is what we are looking for and may it come the first day of March!
 --The storm prevented many of our people attending the lecture of Wendell Phillips who ara hoping the weather clerk will be more accommodating when Dr. Holland comes. n ssga 1aaiso49 4lE ,
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Eastern Spruce Timber,

of all sizes from 2xs to 4x12 in Joist, and up to sx10 in Frame Timber. Only small portion of this Timber has ever been rafted and is conse- quently clean and free from grit and gravel. AL 90, 5000 punches of first quality
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LUM BER.

desire to call attention to the fact that Ihave on hand full stock of all varieties of LUMBER called for in this market and am prepared to sen the same at the lowest market price for Cash. My stock comprises
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The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1873-12-04
Centaur Imminent.

There pain which the Centaur Lininent win not
relieve swelling it win not sabdue and lameness
which It win not This Is strong language, but 1t is
true Where the psrts gone its effects are marvs
lous It has produced cures of rheumatism neural
gia lockjaw palsy sprains swelings csked breasts.
scalds burns. salt rhezm, earsche &C. upon the human
frame and OF str.ins SPAWN gals &c. upon animals In
year than have al other pretended remedies since the
world began 1t Is soounterirrant ahealling pain
relisver Cppes throw away their crutches the lame
walk poisonous bites rendered harmless and the
ded are healed without scar It Is humbug The re-
cept is Published around each bottle It Is selling
article before Sold and 1t sells because IL does just
what it pretends to do. Those who now suffer from
rheumatism pain swelling deserve to suffer II they viii
not centaur Linnent More than 1000 certificates Of
remarkable including frozen limbs oncrheuma
tism, govt running tumors, &C., have been received We
will send circular containing certificates the recipe &c.
gratis any requesting IT, One bottle Of the yellow
wrapper Centaur Eminent Is worth hundred dollars
for spawned sweened horses and mules for
worm sheep Stock owners-this niment is worth your
attention No family should be without Centaur Lnent
J. B. RosE Co., New York.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1873-12-04

DEATH OF H. C. HAwKISs.-H. c. Hawkins died at his
residence in this place of Consumption Monday night
the LIST inst The event not unexpected he had
been barely kept alive by stmuants for weeks
INDEED for the past years his friends had been pre-
pared 20 hear Of his death any time But he lost
his pluck until the last During the past Summer and
FAN days it would be reported that he dying
and perhaps in half hour afterwards having revived
from the sinking SPELL he would he upon the streets lie
would be out long he could get out But for
weeks past he had been confined his ROOM and
the time TO his bed
Mr. Hawkins native Of Michigan and was perhaps
in the neghborhoOd Of IS years of age He Kan
in 1883 1850 locating Topeka During the Presi
DENTAL campaign of 1880 he edited the Topeka nbne
then Douglas organ. He Democrat Of liberal
type until the rebellion During the war he oooperated
with the Republican party and remained with it
since In the Summer of 1862 he removed Troy where
he had resided until the time Of his DEATH except
weeks in Atchison. He member Of the Legislature
Of 1884
Mr.. Hawkins Of more than ordinary mind,
and lawyer be had gained high standing and, as
long he could attend business enjoyed good Prac-
His preference for criminal practice in which
be had earned high reputation
Mr.. Hawkins was buried on Wednesday in the Troy
Cemetery. he leaves q wife and one child.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1873-12-04
Severance items,

Severance items.
The depot building Ia rcadyfDF businsss Mr.. Will
HOlcombe Is the gentemany Agent and Operator. The
first dispatch from here the Morning Herald
of St. joe by A s. Campbell Saturday the cath ult
Weather indicates rain very warm and windy.
Mr. J. C. vanhorn has opened his grocery store and
told, Is doing thriving business.
The stock yards completed and ready for business
1t is said they the best the line of the road
Thanksgiving day duly observed by the II. +.
church. Rev. Bowman delivering the address. At the
close Of the meeting Rev Wood behalf Of his different
charges presented Rev Bowman with elegant suit Of
black clothes The suit purchased from the large
house of Baird Clonch and reflects great credit upon
them quality of goods kept by them In the evening
the festival in Rippeys Hall grand affair. three
hundred being attendance. The profit was some
thing hundred dollars with abundance left in the
line Of eatables Altogether it grand and
good example the first Of the kind held Sever.
ance.
DIR. Nisbet returned from ST. Louis Monday last
where he made arrangements deal largely in grain and
pork The DIR. will make things in his line.
number sick with Typhoid fever i'm and about this
vicinity death occurred Brown Cou ty line
last week at Mr.. Cleshalder's, fVm typhoid fever.
Hogs worth 1910 per hundred. at this place,
Granger" has not yet received that button. Will the
squibber retract shall blood be shedl On to Cuba
is our motto OBSERVER.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1873-12-04

The ground is in good condition to make sleighng pas
sable and by the aid Of few such days the delight
full exercise of sleghing will be freely INDUCED in
Winter fairly inaugurated last night with sleet and
Wolf River Is becoming pretty wei populated with
skaters For the past few days it has been in excellent
condition for the youthful adventurer demonstrate his
skill. No baptisms have yet occurred.
Robert Tracy Treasurer Of Doniphan County arrived
to-day. He is collecting debts for Uncle Sam Co. The
farmers give evidence Of their patriotism by Smelling
the grcenbacks Some who rather hard up propose
in their unbounded enthusiasm to give their farms
the collector and pay the balance next year.
Mrs A. Nigus of this place. narrowly escaped being
killed. few days since, by being thrown and fallen upon
by spirited horse which she riding She rapidly
recovering from the injuries she received.
Miss Anna Cherry of Wooster Ohio is visiting her sis
ter Mrs Kerker, Of Leoua vino IN the capacity Of
landay IF the Kerker House. whose table enlist
its sympathies with that Of the panic.
C MAILER contemplates building him q residence at
tice Peace; and all who have the hoRor Of hi,
quaintance will spare effort in assisting him to make
this step upon the ladder Of fame.
Gregg Brothers engaged in taking in large
of grain Liberal the ap-
proach of taxpayng time the chief of the free
movement Of grain
II. W. Young who is Teaching the young ideas how TO
shoot reports large attendance his school and spares
pains please children and patrons He occupies the
Presidents Chair of the ecna Debating Society and fills
his position with the dignity of New York Judge.
Dec. }. ANONYMOUS