Litchfield enquirer., 1876-06-29
Kent.

As Mir. Barnabas Hatch's son was re- turning from taking the milk to the South Kent station, on the 18th inst. tramp asked ride. On arriving at the house the fellow learned that the men were away in the fiald, and took the liberty of going in. He found vest hanging up which contained watch and $1O in mon- ey. He took the money and started northward. Mir. H. and his hired man soon came to the house and, on learning the above facts, started in pursuit of the thief, who was overtaken in Flanders and the money was demanded and quickly handed oyer. Then MT. Hatch told hls hired man (who is muscular chap) to give the thief good whipping. The thief showed fight and was knocked down with the butt of hickory whip and se- verely lashed, not exactly in accordance with law, but with what we call justice in such case. The fellow was then told to 'tgit" and not be seen again in these parts a request which we rather think was willingly complied with.
 Tine Centennial festival on the after noon and evening of the 10th, in the town hall, was a decided success. The hall was splendidly trimmed, the tables laden with the best the market afforded, and ali the delicacies of the season; such as oranges, lemons, pine-apples. cocoa nuts, bananas, strawberries, ice cream, &c. &c At table in the room adjoining could be found tea, coffee, cakes. &c. to suit the taste of the most fastidious. The fish pond was nicely gotten up and afford ed much pleasure-10 cents bated the hook, The flower stands were attended by some of Rents fairest, and attracted many buyers. The fortune teller's tent afforded much amusement. The postof- fee was another point of interest but the rates of postage were rather high. The lemonade stand was kept by one of the young belles of the village and caused many young men to tip the glass who are not accustomed to it; but we hope noth- ing serious will result. Duncan's full band was in attendance and added to the pleasure of the closing hours.
 On Sunday the mercury was among the 9Os, in the shade.
 -Married, at the home of the bride in Macedonia, June 21st, by the Rev. Mir. Scudder, of Barridgton Mass, assisted by the Rev. MT. Barclay of this place, Jo- seph T. Fletcher of Bridport, Vt. to Sa- rah Aurelia Pratt, eldest daughter of the late Joel B. Pratt of this place.
 The ceremony was performed ab out 10 o'clock, and the happy couple were at the depot in time for the II AS train, bound for N. Y., where they were met by num- Der of friends with congratulations and best wishes to cheer them on their pleas and journey. We are told they go first to New York for a short time; thence, to Canada. The bride will be much missed in Kent, As 8 member of the church, and society in general, we have not her su- perior, but what is Rents loss IS Bridport's gain, and we hope the people of that place will appreciate their acquisition.
 Rev. Emerson Jessup preached his farewell sermon on Sunday morning last with fearful eyes. Five persons were bap- tised at the Episcopal church.
 A travelling daguerrian car came to town Saturday evening from Wassaic. Now grandma and aunt Liza will go down and have their likeness took" an Alder City boy said.
 Having was commenced in Macedonia by few farmers, last week.