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Litchfield enquirer., 1875-12-30
East LItchfIeId

Mir. W. Austin narrowly escaped injury from heing run over by team, Thursday night. He was walking along the road, and being somewhat aged. and a little deal. did not hear the team coming back of him. and the night being very dark, Mir. Parsons, who was driving the horse did not sec him soon enough to prevent the horse knocking him down, the wheels passing over both legs. Mir. Parsons yells Who's there?" 'The old man." "Are you dead?" ''No, but I've lost my hat" Mir. A. was not seriously hurt. but good deal frightened. He says he would rath- CT be in an army where every third man vas shot, than to be along the road when Mir. Parsons drives by. .4
 On Christmas eve a young man of this locality hired horse and carriage, and drove to Wolcottville, where he left it securely fastened. as he hesupposed, under Aliens shed. The horse becoming uneasy, freed itself. and after cramping around, and taking of part of a shed post, started at dashing rate for ''home, sweet home," where in due time he brought up all right. The subject of our skstch." having re. returned. and finding his team missing, gathered up the buffalo, cushions, &c.,. which the horse dropped in it's hurry, and started on the trail. He thinks he might have enjoyed that tramp. had he not ex- pected every moment to find his team heaped up by the roadside. J.
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-12-30
West Cornwall

Prosecuting Agent Roraback is in our midst and evidently means business, as it is reported that he has arrested our Dep- uty Sheriff. the proprietor of the Efing. ham House, aLd the proprietor of the United States Hotel for selling liquors without license. We all hope that Rora- back will make thorough work this time and that the day is not far distant when rum shops, carousing. and Sabbath break. ing shall be banished from our village, When we see our young men of talent, who might otherwise become useful and influential members of society. frequent ing these grog shops and going on to sure destruction, is it not time something was done to put temptation out of their im- mediate reach?
 -J. Q. Adams Esq, arrived in town on Friday last to spend few days in his old home and among his numerous friends.
 The young people of the North Corn wall parish gave us a very pleasurable entertainment one day last week; admit tance fee. one dime. They realized ten dollars. which is to be applied toward the liquidation of the debt incurred by repairs on the chapel. Much praise is due to Mrs. c. E. Baldwin and our pastor, Mir. Fitch. for their efforts in originating and displaying the different scenes, as the whole entertainment was arranged by them and the young people. A.
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-12-30
Morris.

The Ecclesiastical society held its en- nual meeting on Wednesday last. P. w. Camp, D. W. Whittlesey and l.. H. Ben- ton were chosen Society's committee ; James M. Benton. Treasurer and Collector; s. A. Whittlesey. Clerk. The treasurer's 8 report showed the Society out of debt. with some funds in hand. An effort will be made to continue the free seat system another year. paying expenses by sub- scription. The deacons' meetings have been well sustained, but after Jan. 1st the pulpit will have regular ministerial SUD- ply. MT. R. M. Treat has placed nice bookcase in the church for the Sunday School Library at his own expense.
 The frame of Randall & Co.'s new store will probably be raised this week.
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-12-30
WoODBURY, Dec. 20. 1875.

There IS nothing of marked interest to report from this place excepting the re. vival in progress here. The interest has increased. the past week meetings day and evening are largely attended the last few days there have been Union ser vices at the North church. The Rev. Mir. Davies (evangelist) who conducts them is to remain another week and the two Con. gregational churches are pledged this week to the work. a day offasting appointed. and services alternate at each of the churches, the preaching services being interspersed with prayer. inquiry and praise meetings. On Sunday afternoon great congregation assembled at the North church in the evening. at the South and the interest deepens. It is hoped .'the still small voice" will reach many moro deaf ears. and rouse many more slumbering hearts to at- tend to the all.important. all expressing subject.
 We have our business failures, surpnse parties, etc., ''like the rest of the world" The new clock is not quite satisfactory, even if heard within doors two miles, so a new bell has been ordered from Troy for the wider benefit.
 The South church presents an improved and tasteful appearance after the expend- iture of $500, and the Society congratu. late themselves on being free from debt. with money in their treasury. They have in contemplation it is sad. a tower clock to tell the fractions of hours.
 A pleasant feature of the surprise party at MT. E. Burton's new honse was the re- ception of $50 greenback by the host, from an old neighbor, "living not far from Mir. Chauncey Atwood's."
 Every living thing seems pinched and shivering from the intense cold weather.
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-12-30

The use of carpetings may be traced to a very remote period, although as late as the time of Queen Mary. rushes and oth- CT coarse materials were used on the floors of her apartments. For many years f3d- rope received all her carpets from the East. and in many places whole families might be found in the occupation of car pet weaving. We are now producing in this country carpets of the same excel fence as those of foreign make. The Read Carpet Co.,, of Bridgeport, are said to make the best Ingrain Carpets that are sold in this Country. Messrs. HALL & READ are the agents of these goods, and also keep the largest assortment of Velvet and Brussels carpets in the state. Hall X Read also enjoy deserved reputation for selling all classes of Dry Goods at the lowest market rates. They retail all do. nestle goods at the wholesale price lists and it is said that all kinds of housekeep- ing goods can be purchased there as low as in New York. We would advise our readers when in Bridgeport to visit Hall & Read. 9 4w
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-12-30

refreshments. whicE were highly appre- ciated about midnight. Doncanis full band was on hand, as usual, and capable of enlivening all present to their hearts content About 2 q. m.. all left for their respective places of slumber.
 On Christmas eve, the church societies gathered around their heavily laden trees to the satisfaction of all children present. The CongI society met in their church and the Episcopal society in the town hall. The children were nearly or quite all present notwithstanding the rising wind and falling snow.
 The Horse Thief Association will hold their annual meeting in the town hall on the first Monday in January. 1876.
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-12-30
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 Local items from reliable sources in any part of the
 anay will be received with pleasure, but par wseSy and foreniehtly eorrespondents. especially in plaeaa ke New Milford. Kent. Cornwall Falls Village weaeoetva, Harwinlon aud other localities not ade- Qnaaaly represented in eolumns aud hope also eo @saF fr0m persons now furnishing only occasionai leatera.
 REQUIREMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS.
 Anonymous communications cannot expect publi.
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 Communication of personal nature will not be paAahed. unless the propFiety of such publication s mamifamA.
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 Ia ease of two eommunleasions relating to the same event, the fullest will usually be published Hence communications never come amisa. from places wAeR0 have regular correspondenta since they often give valuable additional information.
 simple abatement of facts s all that is necessary, aRl hastily written communications will be corrected before publication.
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-12-30
Washington Lectures.

Another disappointment Another apology. When news reached us by tele- graph. on Wednesday afternoon, that Mir. Cough could not come, we immediately employed the telegraph to stop our friends from coming.
 Where there is no telegraph, messengers were sent in all directions, six, eight, ten miles, to convey the news. It is believed that not ten persons reached Washington unwarned. We wish you to know that we were as faithful to notify you of the disappointment as we had been free to invite you. Understand. also, the engagement with MT. Cough is postponed, not cancelled! But he can not come till his other engagements are filed in course. He loses three weeks at least.
 Meanwhile, we have no plans yet ripe for literary entertainments. The dra- matic association are not quire ready to report. We are at work and shall make our announcements as we are ready.
 F. w. GUNN.
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-12-30
LYONS, Iowa, Dec. 20, 1876.

The Iowa Homestead law turned out a very pleasant plum" for B. F. Allen, the Bankrupt Iowa millionaire" who failed last spring for over half million. They put him through bankruptcy. and he has recently got his discharge" but it leaves him his homestead untouched, cost ing S15O. 900. and 40 acres of land adioin- ing, just outside the old city limits, which is valuable tract, affording a basis for future operations, which few broken down men would object to as basis for start ing-point. His daughter was recently married to Chicago man, a special train taking the invited guests to Des Moines. In contrast the papers report the death of a woman at Marengo, Ia., who for several years had subsisted on charity-but on examining her trunks and boxes, dia- mOnd rings, worth 5000, were found-a very valuable gold watch, over Sl2OO worth of gold, silver, currency and notes, gold and silver rings of much value, doz- ems of fine si k dresses, hose and under. wear of fine texture The woman evident ly has had history which it would be interesting to read. The Supreme Court in this State has just decided that piano is much an article of household furni. ture as Q cook-stove. contributing to the social enjoyment, improvement and edu- cation of the family GA most upright judge T') !; and the property of the wife is equally holden with that of the husband for payment of the same. though the hus- band may have bought it on ''tick," un- authorized by her. It will therefore be in order when the husband brings home Q piano as present to his wife for her to inquire if it is paid for Whether this decision will effect the wife of Mir. J. K. r. Balch. whose heavy failure was re- cently reported in the Winsted Herald, and who had just presented her with a very elegant piano. doth not yet appear. am under the impression, however. that the piano was taken on a debt.a all events she is able to own one if he is not.
 Our Water Works are completed, except the laying of the section pipe out into the river about 25O feet from shore and this must be done on the ice which is not yet thick enough. The pipe is to connect with heavy force plmp-they already have small one in operation, and the reservoir is filled. and the whole is in work. ing order: though not to its fullest capac. ? ity. A test the other day threw water S5 feet high from the reservoir pressure alone. which is regarded as very satisfac tory.
 The railroads are instructing their tick et-agents not to sell to Monte men, and when found on the trains their tickets art to be taken up and they are to be ''bounced"--a step in the right direction
 The seaatorship canvass is growing lively. Kasson's libel suits in which the jury disagreed, have injured his chances and most prominent candidates now art Kirkwood. Harlan and Price, with pros poets favorable about in the order named but enough.
 The weather has been delightful fol some time, but cold wave is coming in from the North. which is suggestive o extra wrappings and furs. A.B.
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-12-30
NEWS OF THE WEEK.

FsREIGS.-During the Christmas fes- tivities in Swiss village, the floor of a school house gave way. killing 80 persons and wounding 50 more.
 The French Assembly has indicated it's intention of passing the Press blll.
 China appointed two Ministers to Wash ington,
 The training ship. Goliah, burned at Gravesend, Eng. Wednesday 20 lives were lost.
 DoMEsrIc.-PIymouth Church decided to unite with Mrs. Moulton in calling a mutual council.
 An international centennial yacht reQat- ta in New York harbor is officially an- nounced.
 Yale and Harvard have withdrawn from the college regatta association and are to have @ race together.
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-12-30
Rent.

On Sunday morning, the 18th inst, at an early hour, the residence of Mott Judd (of Bulls Bridge) was discovered to be on fire. Mir. J. got some buckets and step- ped at a double quick pace across the street to MT. Chamberlain, where water was procured, and the fire soon queuched. The cause of the fire was supposed to have been from soot falling against the fre.board, which, together with part of floor, burned before the fire was discov. cred.
 It is said the Kent Cottage Seminary vas never more fourishiug .han at pres. ent. The Misses Magee are highly spoken of by both parents and scholars. They are having vacation of two weeks from Wed last.
 -The young folks had party at the town hall on Thursday eve. A table was spread in room adjoining and furnished
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-12-30
Harwlneon

There was narrow escape from drown ing here, recently. As some young men were skating on MT. Cyrus Wilson's pond, Frank Chamberlin broke through an air hole and sank to the bottom. some twelve feet. Thomas Williams, one of his com panions, also broke in while trying to save Chamberlain, and both would have been drowned had not MT. Pardee man. aged to push them rail with the help of which they were finally rescued. They were carried home exhausted and their clothes so frozen that they had to be cut off them.
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-12-30

HoPE FOR THE DEspoNDHNT.-H you have been coughing all winter and begin to despair of recovery, or if you have talk. en Q recent cold, go at once to the Drug store of Buell. < Wheeler's. get bottle of DR. MORRIS SYRUP OF TAR. WILD CHERRY AND HoREHoUND. Take it and be we'll. No other medicine acts so promptly and effectually in Coughs. Colds, and all dis. eases of the throat, lungs and Chest, lead ing to consumption. Hundreds who once thought they had that dread disease have been restored to health by the use of this almost magic remedy. It is also the best known specific for Group, and never fails in WhOoping Cough. Trial size 10 cents. 431y
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-12-30

Gov. Chamberlain, of South Carolina, did good thing last week. The den of thieves which pass for legislature in that state elected two notorious scoundrels judg- sand the governor refused to commission them on the ground that the election was illegal We have little faith in penitent thieves as general thing, but if Gov. Chamberlain comes under that head, he is credit to his class
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-12-30

CRoss AND SICKLY CHILDREN can be made healthy and strong by regulating their stomachs and bowels with Castoria. It is more effective than Castor Oil and is as pleasant to take as honey. For Wind Collie. Sour Stomach, Worms and Costive- ness, there is nothing in existence equal to Castoria.
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-12-30

A prominent manufactufer of musical instruments says We have used Rennes Pam killing magic oil for several years. It is the best medicine in Srse, and for collie, cramps, cholera morbus, colds, burma, and all aches that the flesh is heir to, we consider it has no superior. Try 1t, read- CT keep it in the house in case of acci- dents. It works like charm.
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-12-30

WHY WILL You SUFFER from Rheumat. ism. Sprains, stiff Joints, ,Swellings, Burns, Scalds or Weak Back. when the Centaul Liniment affords certain relief. Many articles s0etne pam to certain extent, but the Centaur Liniment cures. The White Liniment is for the human family, imals. 31-3m
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-12-30

The New Milford Ray refers to the ru. nor of libel suit by Mir. Samuel M. Marsh, of New Milford. against the En- quirer. No shit has been commenced. Mr. Marsh's attorney wrote us demanding Q retracsion. We immediately replied as follows:
 ''I published the article you refer to on what considered reliable information. I certainly have no desire to iniure Mir. M., who is stranger to me. I shall in- quire further into the matter and, in case I have done him injustice. shall retract or modify my former statement, otherwise not"
 Since that time we have written to all Mir. MArsh's fellow jurors. except those we could call upon, and shall no doubt be able. next week, to make such definite state ment as the facts of this case require.
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-12-30

THE PEOPLE WANT PRooF.-There is no medicine prescribed by Physicians, or sold by Druggists. that carries such evil dence of success and superior virtues, as Boschee's German Syrup for severe coughs, colds settled on the breast, con. sumption, or any disease of the throat and lungs. proof of that fact is that any per. son afflicted, can get 8 sample bottle for 10 cents and try it's superior effect before buying the regular size at 75 cents. It has lately been introduced in this country from Germany, and it's wonderful cures are astonishing everyone that use it. Three doses will relieve any case. Try it. Sold by Buell. & Wheeler. 27-3m
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-12-30
Woodbuvy.

We hada ball advertised for Christ mas Eve. After the notice was given the views and feelings of several interested persons were decidedly changed. Con- sequently the ball was indefinitely post poned.
 The religious interest continues ap- parently unabated. Meetings were more fnlly attended last week than at any pre- vious time sinces the services commenced.
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-12-30

Join the procession ! If you have a cough or cold. join the crowds that are hurrying to the drug stores for "Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar" 1t is agreeable, quick to cure, and absolutely infallible. Sold by all druggists.
 Pike's Toothache Drops cure in min ute. 39-4w
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-12-30
Notice ]
Notice :!

THE Civil Authority, Selectmen, Constables. and 4 Grand Jurors of the Town of Litchfield will meet at the Mansion House in said Litchfeld on the first Monday in January, A. D.. 1876, at o'clock in the fOrenCOn to choose Jurors for the Superior Court of Litchheld County. to reno minxte taverners and to transact any business proper to bs done at said meet ing.
 JACOB MORSE, a.s
 ANS0N, c. SMITH, Selectmen
 HARRY CLEMENS, of
 FREDERICK s. PORTER, Litchhsld.
 JOHN MCNEGLL,
 LLtchheld. Dec, 16, 1875. 3S-aw
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-12-30

LYoN's KATHARIoN prevents the Hair from falling out or turning gray, renews its growth, and gives strength and vigor. It is delightfully."- perfumed, and makes a splendid dressing. It is the cheapest and most desirable Hair Tonic ever produced. Used by the elite. Price only 90 cents.
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Litchfield enquirer., 1875-12-30
3. ST. JOHN, M. D., Dentist G &Homeopathist, EAsT MAIN ST., woLcorrvuLE. Coxs. Persons wishing teeth inserted can be waited upon at their homes without extra chsroe
NoticeI '

EyIKD upon by virtue of sundry wsrranfs to me A directed, and win be sold Public Auction to the highest bdder on Friday, February 18th, 1S76 at 10 o'clock at the public sign.post in the village of Lchfed, much of the interest of A. E. Yale in two tacts of land with the buildings thereon standing situated in the town of Ltehheld: piece bounded nerth on Town Farm (so-called), and land formerly of Edward Tanning. easterly on highway, southegly
 a highway and land of James H. Smith, and westerly oa land formerly of John A. Woodruff. containing pece lying the road from the above is bound- cd northery on highway, easterly land Of George William Marsh, southerIy oh land formerly of Joel Sadson and land of James H. Smith, and westerly on ssk SmithS- land and highway; containing about
 irywo acres; being the real estate set in the name Of A. Yaie in the Litchfeld grand list as will pay tEe following named taxes levied thereon with inter- sst and cost of collection town tax list of 1873 1874 Of thirteen mills on the dollar l 2. -
 WILLIAM NORTON. cOIlectnr.
 .Lnchneid, Dec. lAth. 1ST5. 37-3 "
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-12-30

A thousand hands are on strike at the Rockville mills in this State. Employers reduced wages 10 per cent.
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-12-30

Previous to removal to more commo- dious quarters, E. T. Turner, of Water bury. iI selling off his entire stock at very low prices. See advertisement.
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-12-30

Holiday advertisements crowd out near- ly all our editorials and some correspond ence, this week.
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-12-30

Why not take advantage of the low prices for ladies' cloaks at the Wonder Store, Waterbury. Over one hundred cloaks to select from at about half price.
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-12-30
SPECIAL NOTICES.
ssIt works like n Charm.ss Renne'S Magic Oil.

This is purely vegetable, general family remedy Keep it in the house te use in case oi emergency.
 TRY IT INTERNALLY. It cures Colic. Cholera Morbus, Diarrhaa, Cramps and Pains in the Stomach, Indigestion, Sore Threst Coughs, Colds. Sc.
 USE IT EXTERNALLY. s It cures Neuralgia. Catarrh, Rheumatism, Spralss, Cuts, Bruises, Old Sores. Headache, Tooihache and in fact almost all the aches and pains human flesh Is heir to. ctl .s Hs-t Sold by all dealers in Medicines. s
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-12-30

PYLE DTETIc SALERATUs. s.-Universally acknowledged the best In use. Each pound bears the name of JAMES PYLE. None genuine without. 12 1y
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-12-30
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Dividend.
FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF LIT

FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF LTTCHFIRLD, !
 December 18th, 1875. nSHE Directors of this Bank have this day declared \ tn. usual semi. annual dividend of five per cent. payable to stockholders and after Monday, January 3d. 1876. g 2w GEO. F. JONES, Cashier.
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-12-30
PERSONAL NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that all officers. sailors and soldiers, wounded ruptared injured in the late beion, however slightly, are entitled to pension, and thousands of pensioners are entitled to an in creased rate. Apply immediately through
 DR. Y. D. JACKSON,
 Late Surgeon, U. $. Navy. No. { New Chambers St.. New York. al ly