Litchfield enquirer., 1876-04-06
Plymouth sKetches--No. 232.


 Learning on the evening of the 9. that the next day wonld-probably-- be the last one for the exhibition of centennial clock, which suce the early part of winter has been lin the works at one of the shops in Thomaston, I decided to go down to see it. had frequenly heard 1t spoken of during the last few months, yet had no definite idea in regard to it. l had how ever got the impression that it was sort of ill-shaped concern, boxed up, SO that not much of it could be seen, Such be- ing my impression, came "within one" of not going to inspect it; but finally thought would" On doing so l was greatly surprised. As in the case of the Queen of Sheba, not even ''the ha1f' had been told me. Instead of being an ill., looking thing, found it all open to view, and nicely finished and splendid piece of I mechauism; beautiful in appearance, and durable in character; worthy of the long established reputation of the Seth Thom- as Clock Company. I shall not attempt description of thls interesting work of art. not being qualified to do so. It said to have been modelled mainly after the great clock iu Westminster, but on somewhat smaller scale, and designed to run with less friction. Those who from any cause shal. be unable to go to Philadelphia the coming season, and yet have viewed this wonderful piece of mechenism, will feel that they have seen at least portion of the great Centennial Exhibition Much as we may regreL tnU Iate unpleanant- ness, resulting in division, we certainly ought to wish the new town all. manner of honorable success, not only from feelings of christian charity, but also from those of self interest; for the prosperity of Ply mouth Hill is intimately connected with that of Thomaston.
 Mrs. Fem, widow of Hart FeRn, and a native and almost life long resident of this town, died in Hartford on the 24th inst, aged about 72 years. She was brought to this place for interment, the funeral talk ing place on Sunday afternoon the 26th, in the 1st Congregational church. Mrs. Fenn was daughter of Jared Blakeslee, who died few years since at the age of about 95 years.
 On Monday the 27th, the remains of Miss Ella Scott, aged 15 years-who died in Michigan, a few days ago-were brought here for burial. The funeral was held m the Center Congregational church on Tuesday forenoon the 28th. Ella was tighter of Thomas Scott, who resided many years in this town previons to goang West some two to three years since. He was longtime merchant here, and for a number of years our postmaster. He had made preparations for return East, to Pennington, his native place, when this great affiiction happened in his family, which previously had been partially brok- en up by the death of Mrs. Scott.
 Mrs. Clarissa Warner, whom mention ed last week, as having lately completed her 94th year, departed this life on the 26th inst. Her. .funerBl took place at her residence south of the center on Tuesday afternoon, the 18th, and was attend by the Rev. MT. Ockford, of Trinity church, Thomaston.
 The last two winters the selectmen have prohibited sliding on the main road bet ween Thomaston and Terryville. But with our numerous hills there are not wanting places where boys and girls can slide By the former the northern slope of Mount Prospect is frequently used for this purpose. A few days ago an accident occurred there in this wise. Wyllys Fem and Frank Bunnell were sliding down on separate sleds, Wyllys' sled, being ahead, iran aground" or in other words broke through the crust, dethroning its occupant, and of course elevating the back end of the runners. Frank, lying down on his sled, and rapidly following his comrade, suddenly "brought up". against the for midable 'snag" so unceremoniously rear ed before him, which knocked out re markedly long front tooth, and otherwise severely bruised him about the mouth.
 Stephen Atwater, son of Timothy. At. water, lost his wife here from fifteen to twenty years since, and subsequently went out to Michigan, where he married again, and has a number of children. He resides in.the town of Clyde. Some two to three weeks ago he. met with very serious &C., cident by falling from his barn loft, strik- ing bis head and shoulders on the floor. He was long time insensible, and it was thought could not recover; but later ac- counts in regard to him are more favor able for his restoration to health. MT. FL bert l. Atwater of this place has just returned from a visit to his unfortunate brother.
 PLYMOUTHEAN.
 March 2Sth, 1876.