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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1875-05-05
Es arnaral.

The sugar season has played out
here.
DR.. Turner, assisted by Dr.
Smith of Gaysyille, performed an
operation last week that shows Dr.
Turner to be first-class Surgeon -
The operation was performed on one
of Copper Pratt's twins, it was hair
lipped-the infant Pratt is doing
well.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1875-05-05
MONTPELIER.
ANOTHER DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.
FORTY BUILDINGS BURNED.
Twenty-Five Dwellings ana Fiji.
teen Business places.
Loss, $3.50, 200 Insurance, $751;
600.
MONTPELIER.

AT quarter before eleven o'clock,
on Friday night, an alarm of fire was
given, caused by the discovery Of a
slight fire in closet, in a room in the
second story Of the former residence
Of the late George w. Collamer on
State street, which was about being
vacated by Hiram Fales. 1t was evil
IDENTITY the work of an incendiary,
but was put out without much dam
age.
AT quarter before twelve another
alarm resounded through the streets,
and the bells rang out in brisk tones,
fire This time it was discovered in
the rear of a brick building on South
Main street, in a paint-shop in the
rear of Bruces blocks, occupied by
w. A. Boutelle, milliner, ard the liv-
cry stable of j. @. Adams, and n. P.
Brooks grocery. 1t took Timothy
j. Hubbard's block on the corner of
State Main Street where the fire end
ed in March, and swept along towards
the Winooski River or Berlin side.
Suddenly the wind changed TO the
south, and the fire swept across Main
street toward the store of the late
Maj. A. L. Carleton and the residence
of VIM. W. Caldwell, an old land
mark, at the head of State street. 1t
did not, however, reach them but cut
across from the west and fastened on
the house and grocery of Philip Pres
ton and the residence of Mr.. William
Lewis. The fire was stopped within
one block of the Cardwell house,
thereby saving the best business por
ton of the village. The old Shepard
tavern, occupied by families, was de-
stroyed.
INCIDENTS.
Many families of moderate circum-
stances are rendered homeless and
large quantities of household goods
were destroyed, the fire flying with
such frightful rapidity as to make it
impossible to move all articles to
places of safety,
10. Adams saved Is of his horses
from his livery stable
The fire is believed to have been
the work of an incendiary. No doubt
but the same hand was the cause of
both fires.
About dozen firms were burned
out, among whom are Hyde 81 Foster,
the largest dealers IN flour and hard
ware in town Barows 81 Peck, ex-
tensive stove dealers Cobb & Cum
mings, marble dealers.
The sad event has cast a gloom o.
yer the town which was just recovering
from the former disastrous fire.
Among the residences destroyed
are those Of the late Timothy Cross
Col. Jonathan P. Miller, former min
lister to Greece Zenas Wood, an old
and well-known resident Mrs. r.
w. Hyde, and William B. Hubbard.
For time the fire threatened the
main business portion of the town
with destruction. The fire burned
both sides of the street for nearly one
fourth Of a mile.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1875-05-05

A Splendid new Line OF Black
Alpacas and Black BrilIiantlnes,
Handsome Black Cashmeres and
Rich Black Silks, Selkirk Suitings,
Care Fondant Suitings, Mohair
Suitings, Vlgognes, Serges, Silk
Franchise, Cretonne Mixtures, Mo
hair Mixtures, Iona Cloths, Fayal
Cloths, Suez Cloths, Roubaix Poplins,
New Plaids, and a complete line of
other DRESS GooDs, all fresh and hand
some, and at Prices Extremely Loec.
j. B. JONES.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1875-05-05

gers.
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-03-04
Sharon.

Quantities of material for the new town hall are being drawn upon the ground preparatory to building early in the spring.
 More storms; the ice is again covered, and the sleighing is again tolerably good. Several broken limbs are reported within a few days. and several persons have fall en on the ice but have escaped with little injury.
 Mir. Charles Tinanger, @ celebrated violinist, went to South America last, sum- mer, with a view of giving musical enter tainments on the violin. We learn that this enterprise has proved success. He IS now in Germany where he is making quite sensation, and we hope financial success.
 On Monday pair of horses belong ing to Richard Smith, Esq, ran away, breaking the leg of one of them.
 T wish to say that there has been no exaggeration of the state of health in Sharon but I think it best (for the pres ent) to take no further notice of the cor respondence in the Conn. Western News. No news is said to be good news. Perhaps little news stands next best?
 ZERO
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-03-04
Warren.

Mir. Isaac Ashman was found dead in his bed early Friday evening. He had lain down for rest. apparently well, ,prepar- atory to taking care of his sick wife through the night. He was discovered, soon after. dead. He leaves a wife and seven children, the youngest but five days old. He was largely endowed by nature. His great physical strength, industrious habits, kindly social nature, and more than ordinary intelligence, would have made him an unusually valuable citizen but for habits that were the bane of his life. and undoubtedly the cause of his sudden death.
 Mrs. Emma, widow of the late Flu gene Wells, died of consumption last Friday night. Her funeral was on Sun day at MT. Jerome Granniss'. A biting cold, moist west wind, with the air full of flying snow, kept many from attending church. and the funeral, who would oth- erwise have done so. X.
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-03-04

BETHLEHEM was enlivened on Monday evening of last week by celebration of the tin wedding of Mir. and Mrs. Bsnja- min T. Lake. The house was packed with guests from that and surrounding towns.
 The CoLEBRooK cotton factory has been running on full time.-Mr. Asa White has been quite ill of bilious fever.
 NEW HARTFORD gave a donation party for the benefit of the Rev. J. Burnett, re- gently, at which $125 were donated. 'Co- penhagenp was played, dancing being, we presume, too improper an amusement for donation party.-James Ellis had his arm crushed very badly, recently, in an elevator in the Greenwoods Go. Mill.-A new altar was placed in the Catholic church, recently. There was an imposing ceremony, many priests were present, and an excursion train from Collinsville.
 The WoLcoTTvILLE Cornet Band Cal ico ball was complete success.-Daniel Burns received some ugly cuts on the face by being thrown from a sleigh. recently. There are 8 steam engines now in the village and Mrs. l.. Wetmore have returned from their Vineland trip.-Four- teen tramps had lodgings in the lookup on the 24th ult.-Mr. Earl G. Smith is at Batavia, N. | for three moHths.-The bridge over the Naugatuck below the Brass Co.'S. dam, came near going of. last week.-Joseph Farnham has moved into the house bought of Mrs. Henry Hopkins, on East Main St.
 HATwINToN has been highly interested in their lectures. That of Dr. Virgil Buel, on the Invisible Mountain Build CTS, ? was very instructive explanation of the mysteries of the Microscope.
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-03-04
Deaths

At Pine Meadow, Feb. 26th, Sherman A. Wilcox, aged AS years.
 At Burlington, Feb. 24th, Cromwell Barnes, aged GA years.
 AtStamford. Feb. 26, Helena Josephine, only child of George H. and Josephine E Hoyt, aged four months and twelve days,
 In Washington at the residence of her son-in-law, s A Baker, Mrs. Betsey Hick- OK, formerly of Naugatuck, aged S6 years.
 In Warren, Feb. 26, Isaac Ashman, aged B years.
 In Warren. Feb. 26, Emma Susan. wi- dow ot the late Eugene Wells, aged 25.
 In this village, Feb. 24th, Linus Farm lee, aged 76 years.
 At Cornwall, Feb. 2Oth, Mir. Samuel R. Baldwin. aged 63 years. G-4
 At Cornwall, Feb. 21st, Mir. Luther c. Miner, aged 57 years. At Lakeville, Feb. 22d, Lewis, son of James Fl. Merritt. aged years.
 At South Norfolk, Feb. 23d, Huldah, widow of Ethan Pendleton.
 At Whites Hollow (Sharonl, Feb. 14th. Frederick Judd. aged 75 years.
 At Canaan. Feb. 18th. Harvey Davis, aged 56 years.
 At Canaan, Feb. 25d. Maria Row, aged 64 years. ...-.----'
 At Robertsville. Feb. 24th, Dea. Daniel Deming, aged S7 years
 At Pine Meadow, Feb. 18th, Mrs. Ma " Kelley, aged 75 years In Pleasant Valley, Feb. 18th, Roman Afford, aged S2 years. In New Hartford, Feb. 18th, John, old est son of Robert and Emily White. aged years.
 InWateftown. Feb. 18th, Mrs. Rebecca Baldwin, aged s3 years. sa -
 In Washington. Feb. 17th, Mrs. Retsey Hlckox. aged S5 years. widow of the late Austin Hickox of Naugatuck. -s,zzss $ At Harwinton. Feb. 2Sd, Benjamin H. Hungerford, aged 77 years.
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-03-04

for month. and then giving place to the next. The first four editors were chosen as follows:-John T. Hubbard, Arthur E Bostwick, Clara Ray and Ida Wilbur. The three numbers issued have done much credit to both editors and contributors; and the friends and patrons of the school, now under the care of Prof. Games, would be we'll repaid for spending one afternoon each month hearing it read. They would also give great encouragement to both teachers and scholars by showing such an interest in the school.
 T learn that the old-fashioned ''tea- drlnkings" indulged in by their grand mothers (with the blue knitting accom- have again been brought into vogue by some ladies of this village. Judging from the chatty sounds lately heard issuing from a residence in our vi- cinity just after tea hour. I have no doubt that the report is correct. If I were only score of years younger, I should almost beg an invitation to join them.
 T am rather an agal indivuaI to be picking up bits of news for your paper, but perhaps ill a week or two will write you letter telling how happened to do so.
 Your Old Friend,
 AUNTY DILUyIAS
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-03-04
Cornwall.
COLLEGE STREET.

We have had about week of very much milder weather together with rain.
 During the last rain Mir H Fl Guild dam gave way and came near washing very badly so that he had to draw of the pond. The Milton dam we hear was very badly washed.
 MT. Albert Blake is just recovering from his lameness after carrying a very large silver in his foot about five weeks. Mrs. Blake is also convalescing from 6 very bad cold.
 At the last two spelling schools Mir. Willie O. Fennell spelled the school all down. Mir Henry D. Stones school closed last Friday. JACK.
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-03-04
waShington.

When IS" gave you the list of old people residing in Washington, he omit ted Mrs. Betsey Hickox, mother of Mrs. s. A. Baker. She has been a resident of Washington for three or four years but died, Feb. 18th, of lung fever, after one weeks illness. She was nearly 85 years old, and one of the most interesting old ladies I eve- met, bearing the infirmities of age with such patient sweetness as to be model to all who are following her down the vale of life. Her remains were taken to Naugatuck, her former home, for interment, and the funeral services were conducted by her former pastor and friend, Rev. James l.. Scott.
 A New Preston correspondent of the New Milford Ray writes, "What means that travelling dry goods house, that comes up here and makes the people at almost every house believe they need one hundred and fifty dollars worth of clothes and shawls?'' H.
 Does "H." merely ask for information? That ''traveling house. means to get money by selling shoddy for ':real Eng fish Beaver" and perhaps now and then one customer gets genuine cloth for his money, but not without paying full value for it. It is estimated that that travel err took two thousand dollars from our farmers for the cloth and shawls he was selling for bankrupt frm." and who was ''under heavy bonds not to sell to merchant"
 The R. R. Go. have succeeded in again filling their tank at this station with water. but fears are expressed that the present cold snap will give them more trouble.
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-03-04
Plymouth sketcnes.-No.2os.

The programme for Lenten "week day" meetings in St Peters IS service, with lecture. on both Wednesday evening and Friday afternoon. In Trinity church. prayers on Wednesday morning. and ser vice, with lecture. on Friday evening. The Rev. Stephen Fenn died at Wap- ping (South Windsor), Feb. 18th, aged 50 years. He was son of Jeremiah, and grandson of Capt. Aaron Fenn of this town, and great grandson of James Fenn, of Milford
 On Monday evening the 22d, in the Methodist church, Thomaston, Prof. James E. Chandler furnished an entertain ment in regard to ''the researches of Mod ern Astronomy" &c.
 PLYMoUTHRAN.
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-03-04
Morth6eld.

On Friday evening last, there was an- other surprise party. This was a surprise, indeed, coming down upon Che family of MT. Linus T. Gilbert just as they werepre- pairing to retire for the night. There was one smash up going; but no one hurt we believe. All had a nice time. but there was no dancing. because of sickness of Mir. Gilbert's children. .rt.
 The family occupying the old Titus Turner place has been warned ont by the proprietor. aa 7~e- 6- 5f1s
 Mir. A. W. Camp has his store shelves gorgeous with new pink and purple paper.
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-03-04
Washington

The young men of the town of Washing ton who are members of the Lyceum, as- sembled Monday evening (Feb. 22d) in the Library Room of the New Hall.
 The question "Resolred, That Debat- ing society is more advantageous than 8 Dramatic Society" was debated very elo- quently by both Aft. and Neg. and wasde- cided in the Aft. The whole meeting was carried on with success, and was very in- teresting to the spectators. 0. H. W.
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-03-04
NAaIr1ageS-

At Sharon Station, N. Y., Feb. 18th, at the residence of the brides father, by the Rev. MT. Bullions, D. D., J. Bissell of Litchfield to Kate E. daughter of E. E. Hart.
 At Canaan, Feb. 18th, by Rev. s. Pomeroy, George Barnes of Lee, Mass. !, and Jennie l.. Decker of Colebrook.
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-03-04
HaFWinton.

MT. Humphrey Wilson has been to Barkhamsted to buy cattle, and has re turned with several pair. Es 8
 MT. Samuel Wilson and son, who have been sick with malignant erysipelas, are better, and it is now hoped that they will recover.
 A lecture will be delivered on We'd nesday evening of this week at the Con- gregational church, by the Rev Mir. Cur tiss. Subject: Rocks. N.
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-03-04
ith EnQuirel

NusT cOTnmence WltH JahUaFy or JHIv num- Der.
 Subscribers who are in arrears must make up arrsarges before taking advantage of the forego- ing propositions and subscribers who are in advance may deduct the amount their subscrip- tions arc in advance.
 Money should be sent by postoffce order, check or registered letter, if possible. If remit tances gre made by mail we cannot Irresponsible for loss before the letter reaches us, but will take all risks of remittance to the clubbing peri odicals.
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-03-04
TnomaSton.

A course of sermons suited to the season is being delivered in Trinity church by the rector. assisted by the clergy of neigh boring parishes. The one on February F, was delivered by the Rev. s. Brainard Dufield, of Plymouth. February 19, by the Rev. Samuel D. Mcdonnell, of Water town; February 26. by the Rev. Gouver- uieur NJ. Wilkins, of Litchfeld. The one on Friday evening next, March 5. will be delivered by the rector, the Rev. Thomas Ockford.
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-03-04
Tine following correspondence reached as too late for publication last week:
 West Cornwall.

The D Y W ' K Society gave an enter tainment in Falls Village, Monday even- ing the 18th. The proceeds for the bene- fit of the society ammounted to about thirty dollars.
 The engine employed to thaw out the water tanks on the Housatonic Railroad, in leaving West Cornwall. Thursday even- Ing, ran off the track north of the depot. This accident was caused by a misplaced switch. It seemed quite as difficult for the engine to regain the road as it is for some of our tippIers on icy days. J.
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-03-04
Collectors Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that . tax of ten IN mills on the dollar has been laid by the town of Rsxhury. upon the assessment list of said town. of 1s74, and that the undersigned Collector of taxes of said town, will meet tax At the postofice in Roxbury Csntra. on Fri day, February 18th 1875. from nine in the fore noon until noon- At the depot in Chalybes on Saturday. February 97th, 1875. from rine in tbe forenoon until neon. esr-- -
 All taxes unpaid after the 5th day of April. 1875. will have one per cent added, and also one per cent for each month thereafter until maid.
 GEORGE HURLBUT. Collector.
 Roxbury. February 2d. 1875 ASS
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-03-04
Ibr EittbhelS Gnquirer,
 uTcHFiELD, CONN.
2 INQUIRER CLUBBING RATES.

Oar Litchfeld ,Oanty subscribers may not off, an be able totAke advantage of the lowrates oEsa ed large clubs by most magazines andpe 4dueement to new county subscribers we will sand the following periodicalsto county subscrib- CTS. in connection with the ENQUIRER at the
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-03-04

Certified to 6y the best 1ohysicians as con- toa'aa'ay 'aot'tiag injurious to the system. H retieoes. achen aU else .tails. Blood Purifier and Liue,' Lnvigorator, being e pleasant 1'a~gatire needed 6y old and young. It cures Jauadice, Feuer and A9"e, Pai's i's the Bones, Rheonatisn,, Worms, Female Diseases, Nervous dis orders, Kidney Complaint &c., dc.
 A 1y.
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-03-04
THE SUN
DAILY AND WEEKLY FOR 1S75

The approach of the Presidential election velopments of 1875. We shall endeavor to de- scribe them fully. faithfully, and fearIesslv.
 THE WEEKLY SUN has now attained circu- laflon or over seventy thousand copies. It's readers are found in every State and Territory, and its quality IS well known to the public. We shall not only endeavor to keep it fully up to the old standard. but to improve and add to its variety and power. ''0 THE WEEKLY SUN will continue to be tnor0ugn mo newspaper. All the newG of the day VII pc round In 1t, condensed when unimpor- tant, at full length when of moment, and al ways, we trust. treated in clear, interesting and attractive manner.
 It IS our aim to make the WEEKLY SUN the pest Iamlly newspaper in the world. It will be fuu or entertaining and appropriate reading of every sort, but will print nothing to offend the most serupulous and delicate taste. It will al- ways contain the most interesting stories and romances of the day, carefully selected and leg.
 The Agricultural Department is a prominent feature in the WEEKLY SUN, and it's articles will always be found fresh and useful to inc far mer.
 The number of men independent in politics is increasing, and the WEEKLY SUN is their pa- per especially. It belongs to no party. and oDeys no dletatlon, eontending for princ,ple and for the election of the best men. It exnosea the corruption that disgraces the country and .-~~~<S-. s-A0 OSSKs4IOW O1 fepuD1c4n lnStitl- tions. It has no fear of knayes. and seaFs no favofs from their supporters.
 The markets of every kind and the fashions are re6ulaxfy reported in it's columns. -
 The pElce of the WEEKLY SUN is one dollar year for . sheet of eight pages, and ifty-six columns. As this barely pays the expenses of PaPe5 ana pr1nung, we are not able to make any discount or allow any premium to frieni3s who may make special efforts to extend its cir culatlon: Under the new law, which requires payment of Pestage in advance, one dolIar n year, s,fl twenty cents the cost of prepaid post age added, ls the rate of subscription. Tt is not necessary to get ups club in order to have inc MEEhhi SUN at this rate. Anyone who sends ss. one aGiiaE and twentycsut win get the paper
 We have no traveling agents.
 THE WEEKLY SUN Eight pages, fifty-six columns. col Only s1 20 year. postage prepaid. NO disconnts from this rate. :.
 THE DAILY sUN-A large four-paRe news paper or twenty eight columns. DaiE circnls- eion over lzO, ,s0O. All the news for q cents- snbscnpeaon. p possage prepaid, $ cents month. or S6,o0 year. To clubs of 10 or over. a dis. count of 20 per cent. uA'- T sW Address, 1.-THE SUN" |" New York City.
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-03-04
Collectors Notice |!

A Tax of thirteen (13) mills on the dollar has A been laid by the town of Litchield, upon the assessment list of said town of 1874, which the undersigned is prepared to receive. A dis count of one half of one per cent will be allowed on all taxes paid on or before the19th of March 1875. To all taxes unpaid on the 1st of May 1875, will be added one per cent. of the amount thereof and enc per cent additional for each month thereafter Said taxes shall so remain un- paid WILLIAM NORTON Collector.
 Dated at Litchfeld, Feb. 24th, 1875. 47 4w
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-03-04
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Litchfield enquirer., 1875-03-04
Your Old Friend

AUNTY DILUvI. Litchfield, Feb. 26th, 1875.
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-03-04
COUNTY ITEMS.
PLYMOUTHEAN.

February 18th, 1875.
The New York herald., 1875-12-09
BISHOP MLAREN CoNsECRATED.

THE CATHEDRAL OF ST. PETER AND ST. PAUL.
IN CHICAGO, THE SCENE OF THE cERE-
MoEIAL- CLERGY PREsENT-IMPosING oCCA-
SION.
CHICAGO, H. Dec g. 1875
The conservation of Rev William Edward McI.aren,
s T. D.. as Bishop of the Northern Diocese ofIllnois
took place at the Cathedral Of ST. Peter aud st Paul.
the West Side this morning. The building filled &C
early hour with large and elegant audience, and
hundreds were unable to gain admission At about
eleven O'Clock the Bishop arrived and was escorted
from his carriage to the sacrsty, where he was sur
rounded by friends The clergy took seats In the rone
three rows, the lady guests occupying seats immed-
atey behind The organ then played the Priests
March," from Athalie, and the procession entered,
headed by the boy chorsters clad in white followed by
the singers and the berger Of the Cathedral bear
ing the stan Of Office on the altar stood magnificent
howercase, several feet high
REVEREND GENTLEMEN
whom devolved the performance Of the ceremony
came in in the following order-Rght Rev. r. H. Clark
SON D. D., Ii D.; Right Rev H. B: whipple, D. D.
Right Rev Edward X. Wells, s. 7. D. Right Rev
Gregory r Bedel, D d. Right Rev. James O. Talbot
d. D., FL d. ; Right Rev. John r spaldng D. D
Chase, D. D. Rev. Clinton Lock, D D. Rev George
Cushman d. D.; Rev. James Dekoven, ID D.; Rev
George Worthington and Rev. James A. Bolles, ID. D.
the latter two gentlemen acting Attending presby-
ters- Bishop McLaren was also escorted by Bishop
samuel samuel = c Mcoloskey. Key. canon Knowles was
at the upper end Of the chance the altar Directly
overhead Of the Bishop on each side Of the floral cross
memorial tablets in black, silver and gold the
memory Of his predecessors Bishops Chase and White
house
The choir then sang the song of praise, Thc Angels
Sing, in which the congregation joined. Then fol-
lowed the ''Venite" the eighth selection the 'rrs
Deum" and the benedicton. This closed the morning
prayers
CEREMONIES OF CONSIDERATION
followed, Right Rev. Samuel A. McCloskey presiding
and Right Rev X. II. Clarkson and Right Rev. H. b.
Whpple acting presenters Bshop-eect McLaren
knelt cushion and received the testimonials
tihcates and other papers and insignia bestowing on
him the dignity Of the olice
The Right Rev. Edward r. Wells s. T. d., Bishop OF
the Diocese Of Wisconsin, then preached the sermon
at the conclusion Of which the procession left tho
Cathedral in the order in which it entered.
Delegations were present IRON Cleveland, Ohio rep
resenting Trinity church. Of which DR.. McIaren was
rector; also from parts OF Illinois and
Co.