Litchfield enquirer., 1876-12-21

had his house broken into and was rob- bed of (rumor says,) some $500 in gold and silver and paper money, and some clothing besides.
 IMPROVEMENTS. = Messrs. Gibbs and Giles Skiff, have just bought and set ap new thrashing machine all complete, which is great improvement over hand work.
 BUSINESS. s.-Busincss is rather dull; as help is plenty and wages are lower than usual. KNoT.
 PLYMOUTH SKETCHES. 240.
 One of our most prominent women, Mrs. Edwin ,Talmadge. departed thls life on the 3Oth of November, at the age of about 73 years. Her name was Adeline Harriet, daughter of Thomas Mitchell Esq, for many years prominent citizen of this town. She was granddaughter of William Mitchell of Bristol, and niece of Samuel Augustine Mitchell, so long the noted map publisher of Philadelphia. When young woman she attended for some time the celebrated school of Miss Pierce, in Litchfeld. Soon after mar riage, more than fifty years since, she and her husband moved into the house Tn East St where both spent the remainder of their days Mrs. Talmadge was wo- man of extensive information; being well versed in general literature, and also in both political and religious matters. A half century ormore she had been mem- Der and communicant in the Episcopal church: yet during the last few years had been unable to attend the services of the sanctuary on account of rheumatic ail- ments. She was given to hospitality; at one time and another many of the clergy had been entertained at her residence. In hls visitations Bishop Williams usual ly remained there over night, while the Rev. Dr. Clarke of Waterbury gererally made it stopping place when here on ex- change, or at our annual County meeting. At length this christian woman bas been "gathered to her fathers, having the tes- timonY of good conscience; in the com mnnion of the Catholic Church, in the confidence of certain faith; in the com fort of reasonable religious. and holy hope: in favor with her God, and in per feet charity with the world. "'
 PLYMoUTHEAN
 WASHINGTON.
 LITERARY The Lecture of Mrs. Liv- ermore delivered on the 28th ult, was rare treat Subject, "Our New West, from which mass of information was ob- tained concerning California, New Mexi- co, &c. delivered in her very best style, which is surpassed by very few: but the lecture did not meet with that success it deserved, probably from the fact that so much has been expended on the Gen. tennial. It is believed that not less than ITO of our citizens have visited it at an ex- pense of over $3, 900. Rev. Edward Egg gleston is booked for Lecture at some future time, of which due notice will be given.
 JUDICIAL. action to recover the value of COW was brought before justice Ford. on Monday. in which Robert Whit tlesey was Plaintiff, and Samuel Bunnell Defendant; judgment in favor of Plaintiff.
 Soc1A1.-A very pleasant party of young people met at Mrs. James Clark sons, Friday evening. The Inexpressi- bles held dance at W. Skiff's few eve- nings since. Music was furnished by Daniel Young. We understand more such are in contemplation.
 We are informed that there is large amount of night walking in this commu- nifty, at hours when honest people should be in bed, also tramps are abundant.
 THE WEATHER a week of very pleasant winter weather, cyclone of morning little past 6 o'clock which last ed about half an, hour, wind Southwest. It was quiet short time and then veered to the west, and such furious gale for 12 hours, we rarely if ever witnessed. We think we can form some idea of the storms which cross the western praires. It is yet very cold. s.
 Last Thursday evening the people of that place passed very pleasantly at the residence of MT. l.. R. Bissell. In re- sponse to the calls of duty we went also. We arrived in good time and after dlves- ting ourselves of our great coat, We star ted on tour through the place. About the first thing that abstracted our atten- ton was those ladies who had arrayed themselves in the garments of their great great grand-mothers. at least such seemed to be their date, and who sat with their snuff boxes before them engaged in knit ting, talking, of course, and enjoying themselves in general.
 But the best was yet to come. Soon we saw an old lady passing around with an old carpet bag. In this bag the young ladies placed their neckties !; and, from this. the gentlemen were to draw each 8 necktie, and then find the lady whose dress matched. Then came the time to purchase our tickets. We spasmodically clutched our fifty cents and took our chances in this curious social lottery. A bold grab and we held in our hand g small piece of fabric. Our next duty was to find the dress to match. Drops. of cold precipitation stood out upon our fore- head, but we did it.
 Supper was soon announced and we started f6r the table. What splendid array: pen cannot do justice to it. The committee of arrangements, Mrs. Brun-