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The Van Buren press., 1876-10-24

HER .WINGs'-She halted at the stamp
clerks window in the post office, yester.
day, and asked:
Gould l procuah postal cawd,
heah ?
He thought she could.
Two thents, or one thertT she in
quiaed.
One cent, he told her, and she took
one. AS she received it, she asked:
Have You pwen and ink.ahp'
He lad, and he handed them out Shs
h>ld the pen poised for half minute, a.
if trying 10 remember the name Of some
dear friend and then she touched it Il
the card On the fingers we're nine rings
on the fingers OF her right hand, wer,
eight more Nine and eight make seven
teen, and none over, She wrote II g l
-, and then the pen gave spatter
ON! dweah my wings bwo,her IN,
so,ah {! sho exclaimed, trying to get {
new rest foa her elbow.
Then she went on and finished the ~,
ynd began 6 O.gd---, when the per
spattered again, and she threw down tn,
card, returned the pen, and said:
Il won't wife to him, alta avail, for
can't wite natural with my wings on
Then she rubbed her hands together
shook herself, and walked out
The Van Buren press., 1876-10-24

SOLID CIDER.---Who has not heard OF
hard cider But who has ever heard OF
solid cider Well We have seen it on ex-
hibtion at Philadelphia. The water Of
cider Is all evaporated, leaving substance
looking something like dried glue. The
solid residue OF the cider Is rolled around
a wooden roller, like cloth, and is ready
for transportation across the ocean. or
elsewhere. If liquor cider is wanted, .
piece is cut of and water poured on,
when It is dissolved il is ready to drink,
and it is said to be equal to the cider just
from the press.
A colored orator at a recent camp
meeting declared that he never would sell
his birthright for nest Of partridges.
His allusion was to the sale which Esau
made Of nis for pottage. Another re.
marked in his sermon !" know dat de
good Lord do care for the leastest oh do
flock as well as de mos giganticuss. fer
me an my ole woman had jest emerged
from most disastrous state oh health,
an are now enjoyin' series Of convalor-
esccnce."
II Was vERY Hor.-The hodja of Tur.
keys wife set out one day to play trick
on him by setting before him some very
hot soup. Forgetting what she was
about, however, che took q mouthfui
herself, and burned her mouth so smart
!y that the tears ran out Of her eyes.
"What is the matter. wife ?" asked the
hodja; was the soup too hot r
mo, my lord" she said ;"I was cry
ing because happened to remember how
fond my late father used TO be Of soup" "
Ths hodja not doubling what she said,
took tnouthful Of the soup, burned his
mouth, snd began to shed tears in hia
| turn.
What's the matter ?" said the wife.
"l'm crying because that father oi
yours did not take you with him when
he died."
The Van Buren press., 1876-10-24
Sterling Advice to . Young woman
About to Marry.

The Young woman said her lover was
on the midnight train, and she was going
on with him to the next station TO be
married. Whereupon the old lady said
she had had much experience In the mar
rying business, and would give the young
lady some advice, and here's what she
said
well, child, never marry railroader.
for he is liable to get killed at any time.
Besides, he has ch a splendid chance
to frt.
"Never marry military man, for he's
liable to go to war and get shot. Besides,
his gorgeous clothes attract the attentioa
Of the women.
Never marry ~ hotel keeper. My
first husband was hotel keeper, and fell
through the elevator opening and broke
his darned skull. II riles me, when
think Of that man.
Never marry 4 travelling man, for
he's always away from hum. Nobody
knows what these men are up to, when
they are away from hum.
"Never marry steamboater. Ny
second husband WAS steamboat captain,
and got b!owed into 10000 pieces.
blast him! l slwsys get terribly mad
when think Of that man.
"Neyer marry = dry. goods man. Dyes
in cloths, is so injurious. They never
live half their days.
"Never marry grocer. They have
such dirty hands. My third husband was
q grocer, and such hands as he'd have,
was enough to sicken anybody. He was
killed by q molasses barrel falling on
him. When l think of him, I'm COM
pletely Disguised,
"Never marry.a carpenter. My fourth
husband was carpenter, and fell OF >
scafYold, and was smashed to 3 jelly.
May his soul sleep in peace. 5
Never marry machinist. My 1fth
husband was . machinist. Ill never for
get the day he was brought home on :
board. didn't recognize him. A belt
had come off pulley, and hit him plain
in the face, aud spread his nose oil over
his countenance promised him on his
dyin' bed Id never marry another ma
chinist.
Just then the train rolled in, and the
old lady asked:
"Child, what business is your lover
in7'
:. insurance business"
"Oh, mercy! You don't mean to
marry him! My sixth husband was On
Assurance.
But the young lady was gone TO meet
her lover .--Veudvk advertiser.
The Van Buren press., 1876-10-24

WEARING THE BREEcuEs MIR. Merri-
weather paused at the gate, as he adjust
ed his continental oilcloth coat, and gave
his torch the proper Sian, over his shoul-
der, to shout to his neighbor across the
way: lis time that demands men
men of nerve and intelligence and cour-
age; men Of clear ideas and pure convic.
tions, and the citizen who stands idly
waiting, when the country calls him. is
heartless and negligent and unpatriotic.
And then Mrs. Merriwether's voice was
heard floating over the fence like the
song of bird in the night: Erastus
Merriwether! If you go off without
splitting up wood enough for the kitchen
stove. Ill do some haymaking in that
carrotty hair O. yourn that'll make yon
wish this country never had President
And it's just such chilling Influences AS
these that shut so mahv Of our best men
out Of actual pubic life.
The Van Buren press., 1876-10-24

A SURF REMEDY roa CeI1c In HoRsEs.
One pint of whiskey four tablespoons
ful Of spirits Of turpentine or half gill Of
sioitis mfef up'spSu Ratjp q. bottle, the
know, and the facts connected with i.
About forty years ago an intelligent old
gentleman from Kentucky, who had ira
ded in horses foy thirty eight years, and
had made handsome fortune at the bus
mess, gave me this recipe. and ] have us-
ed it ever since with singular success. !
have given 1t to scores Of horses and
mules, and have not in one case known IL
to fail in giving relief in q very short
timc.-- Wv. Evans, in Southern Cultird-
tor.
The Van Buren press., 1876-10-24
10. Q.

CRAWFORD LODGE, No. 6, of ODD FELLOWS.
meets every Friday. at o'clock. p. NJ. at their
Hall in Eagle Block.
1T. ISGRAX, Sec'Y.
Crawford Lodge No. 6, 10 o. F., Degree
Of Rebck ah, meets the first Thursday night Of eve
~ month, at Odd Fellows Hall.
The Van Buren press., 1876-10-24

Subses Q for the Press.
The Van Buren press., 1876-10-24

There is nothing better for fever in the
feet OF horses than bandages wet with wa
ter 1t is better than stuffing' with
filth, 50 often recommended.
The Van Buren press., 1876-10-24

yNyIE NEXT SESSION OF THIS INSTLTuTlrU,N
commences on Tuesday, Sept: 18th. 1876. Inc
jacation for health and beauty of scenery, cannot
he surpassed; and, while within few minutes roe
of the rty with trains nearly every hour, IL is com
pletely removed from its influence.
Another new building wi be c9mpetea anu re ~
for occupancy at the opening Of the fa term OF the
ensuing year Its capacity will be snhc'ent 70 &C
commodote fifty additional pupils. The euilulne,
inns enlarged will be one of the finest IN inc coun
try having all the modern CON ehiences IS aId nid
;ened boarding school The dormitories are unusa
niv large and ventilated the furniture hand
| some aud modern ..-., ,r,o,c tho nupiIs
ny. ,ha nast year This fact is partly attribute
n tn the excellence of the water used IN the insI
op This water is obtained from an arteslan nei,;
9i feet decp and is conveyed by pipes throua nou'
H. Iausa II possesses remarkable hygenlc pr"Ter
tne noa.nec;aliy yaluablein cases Of indirestio.
Mr Wm A. Brtton Of Va sssa Ark e., h'shsf sa.,
three daughters in this dnrs ,ns prs refer
ass 70 he above named gentleman who can spea'
fpom personal knowledge Of the 'nstltu'ion' ns ~
aom ui, mniations and management, -. .J,.., an,
For creuiars' eo"'"' g. THAYEk.
rre.,assa' Morgan Park, Cook Co., Iii.
The Van Buren press., 1876-10-24
FIR Err NAL.
MASONIC.
1oval Arch Ma9onO.

.T,HE regular Couyocations of VAN BuREN CHATTER,
| No 8, Il. A. NJ. are held at Masonic Hall, on
day Evening after Saturday or before the full
noon, Visiting Companions in good standing are
j. c. KENNEDY. II. P.
" H. H. SHIRLEY Secretary, dec ltf
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-05-18
NEW PRESTON. May 9th. 1876.


 Whatever may be said of New Preston it most certainly can not be called a stag nant place. Each time the curtain is lift ed new scene presents itself and these shifting scenes present the Battle of Life as it is being fought in New Preston. First came controversy in regard to few tons of Gypsum. Last week, the scene was of far different nature. A series of meet ings held in the church under the auspi- cies of the Y. M. c. A., conducted by the Rev. Mir. Orcutt assisted by two or three laymen. Vvery deep interest was man. ifested about fifty arising far prayer
 Business seems to be lively here. We can boast of three stores, beside saloon whihch is ap eye-sore to the whole com munity. Each of the three stores has a peddlar's wagon on the road.
 MT Burnhams 8 millinery and dressmak- ing department meets a want long felt Tn this vicinity. # A. We are also having stir in religious matters. A quiet work bas been going or in the church of which Rev. Mir. Upson is pastor for some time and there were ad. ditions Ion profession" and one by letter last Sabbath. Among the additions were a grandson of Senator Cameron of Penn, and son of the late Rev. Admiral Foote A committee of the Young Mems State Christian Association have been in the viii lage for week and large apparent results have followed. Rev. s. Orcutt is leader Many hope they have recently become christians. Some possibly have acted more from the excitement of attending two or three meetings daily and from tn, example of others than from a sober in ward heaven-inspired impluse; time vii show how much is chaff and how much i | wheat. E- A.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-05-18
Births.
Marriages.

In Salisbury, May 7th. at the residence of the brides uncle. F. Richardson, by the Rev. Dr. Reid, Edwin w. Bills of Winsted and Eula A. Negus of this village
 In South Colebrook, May 10th. by Rev. R. H. Maine. Edward N. Case of Avon, and Amelia M. Abbey. daughter of Milton Abbey Esq, of Sandisfeld.
 At the residence of the bride, Holland Mass, May Sd. by the Rev. A. Alvord of West Granville, Wm R. Griffin of Cole. brook, to Miss Ardelie A. Northway.
 In Everett, Mass, April 26. N.S. Pond, formerly of Winsted. and Mrs. Emily E.. Stetson, South Boston, Mass.
 In Caldu ell. N. J., May sth. by the Rev. c. T. Berry, MT. H. M. Benham, formerly of Riverton, and Miss Emily A. Garfield of Caldwell.
 In New York City, April 3Oth, by Rev Father Curran. James Baker, of New Mill ford. and Miss Kate Kennedy. of New York City.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-05-18
RobertSYilie

On Friday, May 18th. the people of this place were suddenly startled by the re- port that Dwight Deming had cut off his arm with circular saw and was dead. A visit 10 the scene of the accident verified the report and disclosed horrible sight. Deming was running large circular saw, two feet in diameter, and it is supposed was trying to adjust the gauge when in some way his clothes were caught in the saw, drawing him against it cutting off his right arm at the shoulder. cutting also into his body almost to the backbone, and striking one lung which caused al- most instant death. It was a sight which would melt the hardest heart.
 The deceased was young man of IS years, of more than ordinary intelligence and ability. He was worthy member of the Baptist Church, and son of Joseph Deming of this place. His funeral was attended on Sunday. The general regard for the deceased and the horror of such a death brought together the largest con- course of people that has been witnessed here for many years-all of whom sym pathized deeply with the bereaved and sorrow stricken family
 Verify, lin the midst of life we are in death." B. B B.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-05-18

*Must commence with January or July num- her.
 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 are in advance.
 Money should be sent by post office order, check or registered letter, if possible. Hremit- tances are made by mail we cannot be responsible for loss before the letter reaches us, but will aka all risks of remittance to the clubbing perl odicals.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-05-18
Deaths.

In Lakeville. May 9th, David, infant son of David Addison. aged year.
 In Norfolk, May 9th, of consumption, Addie NJ. Winters. aged IS years
 In Winchester Center May lst, Lucy c. Beckley, aged "A years. daughter of Isaac and Martha Traver.
 In Winchester Center, May 9th, Orren Fuller, aged 78 years.
 In Winsted May 9th, Adelina Wilson wife of James T. Norton. aged 67 years. In Campville. Charles Booth. aged A years. @1 e2 In Watertown, May 3d, Mrs. Maria At- wood, aged 75 years.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-05-18
HarWinton


 The entertainment of the Dramatic Club was success--as far as the acting was concerned-but the weather was rainy both nighss. so that the audience was not large. They took in about S25.
 The weather has been fine for grass the hay crop now bids fair to be the best of several years.
 -The twelve district schools have com menced with ladies for teachers. with the exception of the 10th, which is taught b, Mir. Edward Bristol.
 MT. George Balch spent the last Sab bath at Cotton Hill.
 The Jones farm is now occupied.
 Fruit trees promise large crop this year in spite of the ice e-storm. M. The NORFOLK Hosiery company, whose ''Red mill" was recently destroyed by fire l. F. ll A
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-05-18
FOR SALE.

THE subscriber oers his place in Meadow Street,
 consisting of two story house in good repair and two acres of good meadow land. The house is sur rounded with plenty of fruit and shade Ire M and
 presently located. Price $a5O0. good proportion Of sion given s1st of April WILLIS J. BEACH. Ltchheld, January 25th, 1876. 43tf
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-05-18

r'-~0" With Enquirer. Harpsr's Weekly. ..............s .s5'25 Harpar's Bazar. ....5,25 HIrpsr's Magazine. ne.............5,25 Atlantic Monthly. .5,2O S,tibner's Monthly. y............,5,2O Tle Galaxy. 5,20 Tl. Agriculturist. ..............3,l 10 Arthur's Home Magazine. ...... ,OO Psserson's Magazine $50 Go1ey's Lady's Book. 40 N. Y. Weekly Tribune. e......:...3,35 N. Y. Semi-weekly Tribune. ...4, 30 N. Y. Weekly Times. ........ .3,25 N. Y. Semi-weekly Times. ...... 4,5O Old & New ................... 20 St. Nicholas. 4O Peter's Household Melodies. .5,20
 '' La Creme de la Creme, .5,2O
 " Parlor Music, ........... .5.20
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-05-18
IT PAYS
DOdd'S NerVine.

The New England Family Medicine. Relieves pain 8 instantly induces good sleep, helps the appetite strengthens the systeIn and is altogether the best family medicine and tonic now in use. At all drug stores. 4w
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-05-18

leaving the question of settlement for fu- ture determination. We should be sorry if his health should require Mir. McLane to leave society who seem so thoroughly united in desiring his stay.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-05-18

The NORFOLK Hosiery company, whose "Red mill" was recently destroyed by fire, has decided not to rebuild in Norfolk
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-05-18
Ube Eitfbhelo Guquirrr,
 LITCHFIELD, CONN.
Ea3JIa<a cLuBsiNo RATES.

Our Litchfeld County subscribers may not off, en be able to take advantage of the lowrates ofsfed large clubs by most magazines and peri c Heals. For their convenience and an extra ud1,sment to new county subscribers we will
 satsn,iJilow wing periodicals to county subscrib- CTS, ia connection with the ENQUIRER at the
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-05-18
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

ce n to S8O n Week and Expenses, or $100 for Sp4U feited. All the and standard Novelties, chromOs, etc. Valuable Samples free with Circulars R. L. FLETCHER, III Chambers St., N. Y. 7-Aw
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-01-27

The above is a simple statement of the
facts in the case, without the slightest
exaggeration, Indeed, it would be diff
cult to furnish an exaggerated account of
such transaction. To realize the enor-
nifty of such an outrage it must be vii &.
messed. The reader will doubtless be
ready to join with the writer of this In
the exclamation; From all such pastors,
Good Lord deliver as.
The special aggravation of the above
proceedings appears in this, that the
family, whose feelings were so terribly
outraged on this occasion, is among the
oldest and most respected families Of the
community, and the deceased daughter,
to whom the above unkind reference is
made, was a most estimable young lady,
20 years of age, who was faithful in her
duties to the church while able to at
tend, but for several years her health
has been such that she was not in con-
dition to attend upon the services of the
sanctuary, but she lived and died in the
faith of the Christian, as those who knew
her best confidently believe, and the
family were deeply interested in doing
all in their power for her bodily COM
ford and spiritual good. Con.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-01-27

The Tredegar Iron Works, of Rich
mond, Va, it is hoped will soon resume
work. Before the panic the company
was worth ST. 100000 over its liabilities.
After the panic, the company, owing to
large amounts due by the Chesapeake &
Ohio, and New York, Oswego & Midland
Railroads, became embarrassed and were
granted an extension, the creditors being
secured by deeds of trust on the com
pany's property. 1t is believed that their
liabilities, not secured by said deeds,
will not exceed 100000. During the
war the Tredegar Iron Works made can
non for the Southern Confederacy.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-01-27

Hon. JOHNSON SHERRICK on Tuesday
last in the House made a good point
while the bill to re-organize the Peni-
tentiary was under consideration. We
extract t.-"Mr. Sherrick moved to amend
as follows:-And be it further provided
that no prisoner shall be compelled to
attend religious worship against the die
tates of his or her own conscience"
Upon which the yeas and nays were
demanded and resulted-Yeas, AZ; nays,
53-the latter all Republicans-and the
amendment was lost.
1t would appear then the Republican
Solons of our Legislature are opposed to
liberty of conscience, SO far as convicts
are concerned Such is the record.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-01-27
NEWS FAR AND NEAR.

A wife murderer named Jacobs was
hung at Joliet, Ills, Friday.
w. c. Perry, a plasterer, aged 60, com.
mitted suicide in Jetfersonville, Ind,
Friday.
David Fleming, editor and proprietor
of the Pittsburgh Gazette, died last week
of brain fever.
Marshal j. Grain was hung at Marion,
Ills, for the murder of Lysney and
Spence. He confessed the crime and the
justness of his sentence.
The creditors of B. & P. Laurence
New York stationers, have agreed to set
tie for fifty cents on the dollar. The liza
bilities of the firm are $234, ,115, and the
assets $150,639.
FOREIGN.
The elections for member of the Cortes
are proceeding in an orderly manner
throughout Spain.
The Madrid Epoca urges the Spanish
Ministry to reorganize the National
finances on a sound basis, and restrict
public expenditures.
Richard B. Oakley, proprietor of the
Cooperative Credit Bank of London,
was arraigned on charges of fraud. De-
posits to the amount of 100000 have
mysteriously disappeared.
The cremation of the corpse of the
late Chevalier Rossi was conducted pub
licly in Monumental Cemetery at Milan,
Italy.
Should China fail in rendering indem-
MITIGATION and inflicting punishment for
plundering the German schooner Anna
near Away, the German Government
intImates that its demands will be ex-
acted by force.
Mrs. Thomas, or Thomassen, widow OF
the dynamite assassin, and her children
left Hamburg on Wednesday for New
York. She has been universally con-
soled. The Americans in Dresden sub
scribed and presented her 81 800. She
resolutely refused to permit the adop-
ton of her children by German nota-
bilities.
Ragusa, Jan. 25.-Bacovich. the insur-
gent leader killed in the recent engage
pent near Trebinge, was buried yester-
day. Six hundred insurgent municipal
authorities, and deputations from Dal-
malta attended the funeral.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-01-27
STATE AND NEIGHBORHOOD.

Ira Fuller, ninety years of age, the old
est itinerant preacher in Ohio, died to-
day at Garrettsville, Ohio.
Major Williston, of the Marion Mirror,
has invented mailing machine.
Richland county has just sent four
convicts to the State penitentiary.
The Delaware wooden mills have been
sold by the Sheriff The creditors have
resumed
Toledo pays the highest rate of taxes
in the State-4,44. 1t is Republican
city.
Mrs. Michael Ludy, of Chatfeld, Craw-
ford county, was fatally gored by COW,
while milking, She was literally disem-
boweled.
Judge Wilmer, of Fremont, the other
day refused a marriage license to youth
who wanted to marry his stepmother.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-01-27

CRUDE opinions are entertained as to
the condition of our currency and the
remedy All admit that improvement
is needed-some claiming that an in
crease of the volume would be the reme-
dial step, others, that the currency we
have should be made more valuable,
that is, equal to gold, the universal stand
ard of value. The latter step would at
least put stop to the gambling in gold
that has disgraced this land for years,
and in which the Government and pri-
vate individuals have gone into like set
of cut-throats. Improvement we should
have by all means.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-01-27

LAST week was'lively for making U. s.
Senators. Kentucky chose Beck, Missis-
sippi elected Lamar, and Iowa elected
Kirkwood. The Democrats make one by
the changes, Lamar taking the place of
Alcorn. In Kentucky a Democrat sue
ceeds, Beck taking the seat ofIStevenson.
In Iowa Kirkwood, Republican, takes
the place of Wright, Republican. Kirk
wood was in the Senate from January,
1866, to March, 1867, having been appoint
ed to fill the unexpired term of Senator
Harlan when the latter became Secretary
of the Interior. Lamar and Beck .are
both new in the Senate, though both,
like Kirkwood, have had experience in
the House.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-01-27
MOODY. AND SANKEY.


Philadelphia, Jan. 14.-Probably hf'
teen thousand persons attended the
Moody and Sankey meetings tonight
and hundreds failed to get in. Mr.
Moody took for his text the word "Be'
hold" as found in the Fifty-frst Psalm
and showed its uses Behold l bring
you good tidings;" behold the Lamb o.
God that taketh away the sins of the
world" behold now is the accepted
time" and "behold they pray" After
the services many persons visited the
inquiry rooms for special prayers. Some
time ago the managers of the Moody
and Sankey meetings announced thai
they needed $50 900 to meet the expenses
Since that time 2o,764 have been con.
tributed.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-01-27
POLITICAL ITEMS.

The Republicans of Ohio have decided
to hold their State Convention March
Goth.
Harrisburg, Jan. 20.-The Democratic
State Central Committee met here to-
day and decided to hold Convention at
Lancaster, March 22d.
The reduction made by the House
Committee on Appropriations in the
Consular and Diplomatic bill, amounts to
about $425,000.
The House Committee on the District
of Columbia think the interest on the
3-65 District of Columbia bonds should
be paid from revenues of the district and
not by new Congressional appropria-
ton from the U. S. Treasury.