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Litchfield enquirer., 1873-01-09
PROBATE ADVERTISEMENTS.
CertlHed from RecorI, S9 St AUGUSTUS H. FENN, Ciefk.

nISTRICT of Cornwall, ss. Probate Court, U Dec. 2S, 1872.
 Estate of Jabez Swift, late of Cornwall, in said District, deceased
 The Administrator with the Will annexed, represents the Estate insolvent, and prays the appointment of Commissioners thereon.
 Ordered, that Connie sioners r. .. @iI5- fs .. said Estate be appointed at the Probate Cfies in Cornwall on the 18th day of January, 1878, at 10 o'clock. forenoon, of which Ill persons in interest will take not ce and appear, If they sea cause, and be heard thereon.
 4O2t JOHN R. HARRISON, Judge.
Litchfield enquirer., 1873-01-09
LUMBER.

LUMBER.
 desire to call attention to the fact that I have on hand full stock of all varieties of LuMRxR called for in this market and am prepared to sell the same at the lowest market price for Cash. My stock comprises &
 Eastern Spruce Timber, of all sizes from 2xs to 4x12 in Joist, and up to s1lo in Frame Timber. Only small portion of this Timber has ever been rafted and is conss- quently clean and free from grit and gravel. Al- SO, 5000 punches of first quality
 BANGOR LATH. In the line of
 Barn Bo ards. I have to offer one-half million feet of Ottawa Stocks, 10 and IA inches wide, IA, 13, 14, and 16 feet in length. It is an admitted fact that the Ottawa Boards are the best known to the trade being remarkable for their freedom from the presence of the large black knots so common in Michigan Stocks. can furnish these boards surfaced one side, edges tongued and grpoyed. dressed full width or marrow, and the quality of the dressing guaranteed. Iwould call special attention to the brand of IS inch
 Sawed Shingles,
 which I have been selling this season. buy them direct from the manufacturer, and am au- thorixed to warrant them free from knots, shakes sap and tapers. RIVED PINE and also, large stock of BETELLED SIDING made from six inch dry strips, bought last July, and for quality and price will guarantee it nnsur- passed. l also offer full line of seasoned l ineh Is 1yM and F inch SPRUCE, RH1TF PINE and wide; dry inch Surfaced and Rough Cutting-up Lumber; H. H, 2 and inch good Lumber, web Reasoned; Ceiling in every variety, AGH, WHITEW00D, OHERRY and BLACK WAL- best stock of Hemleck Boards and Dressed Pine Sheathing in this section of this State. 5a --s
 All lumber delivered on the cars free of charge and special contracts made for delivery by rail or teams. Orders by maj will bs promptly attend cd to.
 E. J. HILL, Norwalk., Conn. ,..,. r.... $; s:..... s;:..... ORDER OF NOTICE. State of Connecticut, LitchAsld County, @.
 ' Litchfeld, Dec. 28th, IS72 Upon petition of the said Julia Connors. pray mg for reasons therein set forth for divorce, now pending before the Superior Court in and Tor LitchHea County, to be held on the fourth Iuesday of January. A. D. 1878. It appeaxing 70, and being found by, the subscrihing Author e, suas tns sad Fespepdent is absent from this state-Scne to pasts unknoWn, Theyefore. or aered. thaf notice of the pendency of said petj- tlon De givan by pnblishing this 0rdsr In news Papsr pflnfed in LtchAeld. in eaid county, three Tee6s succsssivsly, commencing oa or bsfore tho 2d day of January. A. D 1878
 1 VIM. L. RANSOM.
 Clerk of the Superior Court for IitchAsld County. s9 aw FF7z7
Litchfield enquirer., 1873-01-09

The Purest and Sweetest Cod-Liver Oil is Hazard < Caswell, made on the sea shore, from fresh, selected livers, by Cas- we'll, Hazard & Co.,, New York. It is ab- solutely pure and sveet. Patients who have once taken it prefer it to all others. Physicians have decided it superior to any of the other oils in market. 32 12w
Litchfield enquirer., 1873-01-09

Chapped Hands, face, rough skin, pim- pies, ringwOrm, salt-rheum, and other cu- 'taneous affections cured, and the skin made soft and smooth, by using the Juniper Tar Soap. made by Caswell, Hazard X Co.,,
 New York. Be certain to get the Juniper Tar Soap, as there are many worthless limitations made with common tar. 32-12w
Litchfield enquirer., 1873-01-09


 DISTRICr of Wo0dbury. Probate Court, lI Dec. Fist, 1872
 Estate, of William P. Thompson. late 0f Wood bury, in said District, deceased. .
 The Court of Probate for the District Of Wood bury hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof fSr the Creditors of said Estate, represented nIsolyent, in which to exhibit their claims thereto; and has appointed Alfred Birch. Asahel W. Mitchell and George F. Crane, Com missiOners to receive and examine said Jlaims.
 Certified by JAMES HUNTINGTON, Clerk. The subscribers give notice that tbey shall meet at the Probate office in said WoOdbuTy, the 21st day of February and the 2lst day of June, 1873, at o'clock in the afternoon, 0tI each of said da E. for the purpose of attending on the business of said appointment. ALFRED BIRCH,
 a asAaEL v. v MrIoHnrL. Codn'i'Si0nera. All persons indebted te said Estate, arc Es' Quested to make 5mme1s6e payment to F. A. YALKER, or [ Ex.o,,,,.. 3S 9t* MABvJ. THOMPSON,
Litchfield enquirer., 1873-01-09

Is unequalled by any known remedy. It will eradicate, extirpate and thoroughly destroy all poisonous substances in the Blood and will ef- fectually dispel all predisposition to bilious de- rangement.
 Is there want of action in your Liver and Splesnp Unless relieved at once, the blood be- comes impure by deleterious secretions, pro ducing scrofulous or skin diseases, Blotches Eel ons, Pustules, Canker, Pimples, &c., &c.
 Have you Dyspeptic Stomach? Unless di- gestion is promptly aided the system is debili- tated with loss of vital force poverty of the Blood, Dropsical Tendency, General Weakness and inertia. 4 aaL E.
 Have you weakness of the Intsstines1 You are in danger of Chronic Diarrhoea or Inhamma tion of the Bowels.
 Have you weakness of the Uterine or Urinary Organs? You must procure instant relief or you are liable to suffering worse than death. st
 Are you dejected, drowsy, dull sluggish or de- pressed in spirits, with head ache, back ache, coated tongue and bad tasting mouth? a}'
 For certain remedy for all these diseases, weaknesses and troubles, for cleansing and pu- rifying the vitiated blood and imparting vigOr to all the vital forces; for building up and restoring the weakened constitution USE tsEH Ea -
Litchfield enquirer., 1873-01-09

AT Court of Probate holden at Harwinton, "A within and for the District of HarwintoD, on the 2isG day of December, A, D. 1872.
 Present, Abijah Catlin, Esq, Judge. Od motion of Edgar J. Brown, Administrator with the will annexed, of the Estate of Samuel Brown, late of Harwinton, within said district, deceased. This Court doth decree that six months be allowed and limited for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to the Administration, and directs that pub lie notice be given ofths order by advertising in . newspaper published in Litchheld, and by posting copy thereof on the public sign post iI said Town of Harwinton, nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt.
 Certified from Record. SS4t ABIJAH CATLIN, Judge.
Litchfield enquirer., 1873-01-09

CANALS FRozEN.-The alilnentary canal kept in perfect order by Williams Extract Jamaica Ginger.
Litchfield enquirer., 1873-01-09
AMERICAN CONSOLIDATED AND
 BABCOCR Ple EItilglisler /!

Bills In Equity have been
 filed and suits commenced against the GARDNER and NATIONAL Extingpisher 'Oempany as infrins ing of
Litchfield enquirer., 1873-01-09
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out their gladness, when cripples take up their beds and walk,-when Rheuma- tism is banished, stiffjoints made Timber, and swellings
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1873-05-08

EVERYBODY around here knows
jolly John Brown, Hon. John +.
Btown,) of Big Rapids. one of the
best fellows in the world, and a
confirmed adhercnt of singlebles-
sednese. Last night, John and a
few friends put mp at Reed City
hotel, and, in registering their ely.
mats, HE Glanced to be last. In
a short time aftergard the clerk
had occasion to book a travelling
mother and family, and, not know.
ing her name, he wrote =" Lady
and Children ~ on the next line
below John'e. One OF tie Big
Rapids boys happening to glance
al the register, saw the last entry,
then naturally took a pen, and the
next Instant the book read, 81. L.
Brown, and Lady and Children"
Imagine Johns surprise, in the
morning, at finding himself tho
head of a family, and an extra
hotel bill to "rise aud explain"
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1873-05-08
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The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1873-05-08
Reed CITY.

The track Of the +. & L. M.
Railway is to DO laid across the
G. r. e l r. r., this week,
preparatory to laying the track
westward from the present depot,
and putting in Y ON the west
side.
johnson Il Hawkins are putting
mp aplaning mill; an Improvement
much needed. Tho engine and part
ofthc machinery are already on the
ground. Tie mill is about 80 rods
south of the depot, west of the g.
r. & |. track.
Rev. Z. F McCl elland has
gone 10 Chase TO reside. lie is
engaged to preach ia Baldwin
and Chase, this year.
Rev. Mr.. Barnes has settled at
Reed City, and will, also fiA sp-
poiutments at IIcrscy.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1873-05-08

EXPLORATIONS in Africa, by DR..
David Livingstone and others.
With a full account of How
Stanley found Livingstone. Edited
by l.. ID. lngersoll, Chicago: The
Union Publishing Company.
We have Just received the
above book from the U. p. Co.,
and make this brief notice. 1t is
an opinion fast gaming adherents,
that A frica is both in Civilization
and Geological constitution, the
oldest portion of the Earth: That
there tho Human race originated;
That the manner If mans origin
will most kelly he best shown by
facts there collected and still to
BIZ gathered. There is also great
popular interest directed to Afri
ca, on account of DR.. Livingstone
aud his recent discoveries. We
could do no better than give some
extracts from the hearty indorsc-
menls the Press has given this
book.
From The Lakeside Magazine.
A Timeiy-Publication, The
chapter upon the Geology of Afri-
ca and antiquity Of Man, Is ah
essay ola scientific bearing upon
most interesting topic. The
style is clear, direct and graphic.
From the Washington Gazette.
No one has written of Africa
more intelligently or with a more
graphic, easy, graceful pen, 1t
SOS forth all the leading facts aud
corr Get knowledge Of the remark
able people and countries. Col
lngcrsoll has accomplished his
work well in a book of450 pages.
From the Western Rural.
To the Union Publishing cum
pany belongs the credit of pre-
senling to the public one of the
most deeply interesting books Of
travels ever given.
From the Chicago Evening Journal,
This Volume is not the cheap
slush often put in books of this
character. 1t lie a welld'gestcd
cy clopedia of African knowledge.
II is not only complete in its in
formation, but rich in its u.eas.
Africa as a subject of thought is
treated in a mastery manner.
From the above our readers
will get a good idea of this work.
The numerous illustrations are
well conceived and spirited. For
sale by snbscl Upton only.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1873-05-08
Biz RanidS.

At the late session Of the Board
of Supervisors, two propositions
were presented to said Board to
rent a room, to be used as a Court
Room, with fuur county Offices;
one by |. Scl'iedcl, aud the other
BY Fuller & Green, the latter be
ing accepted, Mt the following
terms, viz; Four county offices
together with the nse Of The third
story of their new brick block for
a Court Room and for SESSIONS 1t
tho Board Of Supervisors for 5
years, with the privilege of 10
years, at the yearly rent Of $40O
dor annum.
The break in tho Tioga Co.'s
dam Is nearly repaired.
The salovns in this city are all
closed OF account of The high tax.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1873-05-08

ELLSWORTH township is in for
improvements. Tho town board
of health has let the job of fencing
aud clearing the ground for a
cemetery. 1t is situated on the
side OF n beautiful lake, in the
southeast corner Of Section Is, in
ELL. John Gricc took the job
Of clearing, for $65; and Alfred
billiard the fencing, for $3.50.
The town board has appointed
Alonzo Woodruff. School Inspec--
tor, in place ct Chas. Fl. Bull re-
signed.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1873-05-08

PrSoRA township has not yet
settled the Supervisor question. Ii
il reported that the Attorney Gen
eral has taken the case IN hand,
and the friends of both Blood and
Collier will have a chance TO ex-
pend a few dollars in the way Of
litigation Tor the good Of the peo.
pie at large. 1t is hoped that, il
a decision Of the case is arrived
at, il viii be of such nature aud
authority a. to stand good in the
manner of future reference.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1873-05-08
TIE TIDE OF EMIGRATION
TURNED.

Seekers for now homes are pouring into
Southwest Missouri attracted by the cheap
Lands of the 1HdnffcG Pacific Rail
road Company.
This Company offers 1,2OO,OOO acres
of the finest lands in the world, at from 81 10
Sl2 per acre, on seven years time, and with
free transportation to all purchasers.
This Road, Never BIOck0dcd on
SOOU, is destined to become the national
highway between NeW York and San
Francisco; and to the industrious farm
ers of older States VIC earnestly recommend
this land Of cheap homes, sure that nowhere
can the poor man find moro grateful eli
mate, a better soil, or greater productivcness.
For full information, with Maps and Pam.
phlets, address; AMOS Tuck, Land Commits
sionor, 25 South Fourth Street, st. Louis.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1873-05-08

JOSEPH kerr, of LaGrange,
Ind, has purchased Of j. b. Wade,
EsQ., a tract OF pine land, about
two miles north of Chase. He
intends to build o dam on the
Pere Marquette river, a few rode
south Of the depot, and improve
the water.power and boomage, by
a good saw-mill and grist-mill.
These improvements will proba.
bly, be commenced this season.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1873-05-08

Work OH the new Hemlock ex-
tract factory has progressed SO
that the heavy and substantial
frame is raised and the building
will soon be routed and inclosed.
1t is IS feet long, east and west,
Ga feet north and south, on the
ground fl or, The main building
is SO feet square, and will be two
stories in height; the rest Of the
building will be one story high.
1t is situated about 40 rods south
uf the railroad.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1873-05-08

JUDGE WHITE sends word that
he will hold Circnit Court in Lake
county, at the regularly appointed
time, which is the first Monday
in June. There are three case 8
on the Calendar, ut present; 80
that tho lawyers will have plenty
of time for the work on hand, and
play game Of checkers into the
bargain.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1873-05-08
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The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1873-05-08

WE learn that Joiner is about
to extend the saw-mill business,
by erecting a mill two miles south
Of Chase, and marketing the lum.
Der here. That firm has now
nearly 800 acres of pine under
control. and all of it will be mark
eted at Chase, in course OF time.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1873-05-08

HALF MILE If The Pere Mar
unettc river will be turned from
cid bed, when the railroad grade
ia finished. A now channel will
bo opened along the south side Of
the track, cast Of town.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1873-05-08

The wagon road between Reed
City and this place is said to have
a bottom to it; but no one seelns in
clined to attempt very deep ex.
pl"rar,ons. They just skim over
the surface (when they ca") un-
lrindful OF the hidden mysteries
If the "vasty deep"
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1873-05-08
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From the Outline.
From the Outline
Jersey Imbroyements.
W. I'll. Miller's hotel. north of

w. Il. Miller's hotel, north OF
the depot, vii! he two stories high,
with Il single story wing on the
north end. Tho frame will be
raised this week, and he expects
to have it ready for occupation in
Juno. He has also ,cleared, the
lots and streets around hispremis
es, go that they appear to a better
advantage than heretofore.
Thomas Markcy intends to clear
and fence his lot northeast of the
depot. lie, also, talks OF putting
up n building this summer.
Bsllainy & Car.well intend to,
bm.d an addition to their ware
house, on the east side, to accom-.
modate their fast increasing bust
ness.
Mr.. Sabin's building, south east
Of the depot, is well under way.
1t will contain store and dwell
ing all under the same root, and il
nicely arranged,
j. F. Radcliffe will make prep
crationa, this season for a three
story block Oh the corner, next
south OF the depot, He is, also,
finishing Oft the house at the cor
ner of Cherry and Wood streets,
for renting purposes.
WIN. uungerIord intends TO
put mp a residence on his lot at
the corner Cherry and Main
streets in q short time. .s.I
James Rooney is clearing and
improving lis lots, stumping, &c
j. H.. Aslimnn has, finished lis
house OH the outside, and it IL
really u fine appearing building.
A coat ofpaint will make it one
Of the best looking places OIL tie
street. 10
r. d. Sheridan's house is as
suming very fresh and bright
appearance in its completion,
painting, plastering, &c. He, also,
is talking Of putting in substan-
,ial dock along the Hersey river
to keep the bank from wa-hing out.
d. A. Blodgett expects to put
mp the tinest saw, mill on the river,
on the promontory, north Of the
lower mill-pond. 1t is q good
ate, and will bear all improve.
mcnts that can DO put upon it.
Wood & Watson's large shin
gle mill, northeast of town, on
the Railroal, will probably be
running by the middle of juno.
1t is fitted with machinery and
power enough TO do as extensive
business as any mill of tho kind
in this region.
d, n. B!odgett has caused the
mi1i.yari t. be filed mp to level
with the street, which makes il
look much better.
The street contract given last
fall 10y N. l., .Gerri.h to ]. +.
Radclff'', for clearing Main street,
west side, from the bridge to the
depot, is commenced, and the
work will soon bo finished. We
learn, also, that orders have been
given for clearing the cast side of
the street in the same way, of
stumps, logs, NC.
Next week We will notice the
improvements south OF the ucr.
scy river.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1873-05-08

MUNFoRD has quit the hotel
business, turned his establishment
into store room, pnt in an ex-
cellent stock Of groceries and pro
visions, and is now ready for sup
plying anybody aud everybody, at
fair prices and small profits.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1873-05-08

IlaLLIpAY 10 bound to see that
Chase has buildings enough for
all practical purposes. He is put
ting up atwo-story building this
week, to be used for a dwelling,
boarding house, or store, Just as
the emergency calls Tor. Enter
prise, as VOL as virtue, is it's own
reward.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1873-05-08
Civil Engineers and Surveyors,

Have opened an Office on Canal ST., at No
80, over the Fu'ler Bank, and are prepared
TO do all kinds Of business in their line on
short notice. Especial attention Is given TO
laying ont and plating villages and additions
TO cities, &c. Typographical drawing exc.
cate In the best style at moderate prices.
% w. L. C0FFINBERRY,
- D0RR SKEELS.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1873-05-08

ARRANGEMENTS are in progress
for plotting the village OF Chase.
1t is greatly needed. Nobody is
quite satisfied to purchase lots
without def, lite corner stakes. AS
soon as the ground is plated, lots
will go off like hot cakes.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1873-05-08

Lprs in Baldwin are selling
b. fast that they must either ex-
tenJ the limits or duplicate the
numbers. As we have a little in.
iorest there, we protest against
the duplicate business,
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1873-05-08

BY July 1st it is expected that
arrangements will be made to have
mail routes established through
the townships ofPinora, Ellsworth
and Killbuck. A route from Chase
northward would Ill the bill.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1873-05-08

kILLBUCK has had several new
hnrnosteaders this spring; ani the
prospects are fair for inGre this
SIMMER. l. is well known that this
township has some of the, best
land in Inc county,
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1873-05-08

WHAT IL the matter with onr
Baldwin c'rresponiont 7 We
are patiently waiting for those
items. Such a lively town aught
not 70 bc behind hand with its
reports.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1873-05-08

BAKER & PRATT arc pushing
the work westward on their rail
road contract. They expect to
finish their job in good time; and
they have force sufficient for any
contingency.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1873-05-08

EVERY member Of the family
Of Crawford Nally, who left Pauld-
ing county Georgia. last Novcm-
her, for Arkansas has died Of
smallpox since reaching the latter
State. The family consisted of 81
persons.