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Litchfield enquirer., 1876-08-03
CLIPPINGS.

l A Western settler-The contents of six shooter.
 Moving for new trial-Courting sec- | ond wife. - l What part of speech is most distasteful to lovers.-The third person.
 Why is dew like falling star One is mist on earth, and the.other missed from heaven.
 | When physician deserts his profession | for the pulpit the inference is that he can preach better than he can practice.
 Handle rough sided men carefully. It pays to take little time when yon are opening chestnut-burrs.
 Why may tipsy man fall into the riv- CT with impunity Because he wont drown as long as his head swims.
 You cannot convince dog with string of -fre-crackers attached to his narrative that the American republic is a complete success.
 The Burlington HaaOkeye tells of sur gical operation in which q Milwaukean had to be amputated to save his ear.
 A boys newspaper in Indianapolis is ten cents year, and " anybody sending three names and thirty cents will receive set of jack,stones. " -j ss Charles Lamb, when speaking of one of his rides on horseback, remaked that "all at once his horse stOpPed, but he kept right on.' .r.....s. .....s t, - Curran was once asked by one of his brother judges. "Do you see anything ri diculous in this wig ?'' "Nothlng but the head, was the reply.
 In the window of shop in m obscure part of London is this announcement: ''Goods removed, messages taken, carpets beaten. and poetry composed on any sub ject." ...l .rra# Hr F.. s,4 |. The king of Holland is not a miseP. The other day. when a labofer stopped the royal carriage from going into the river, the king handed him forty cents. and smiled a smile worth thirty-five cents more. .. ~ A Frenchman who has lived in America for some years, says: "When they build a railroad the, first thing they do IS to break ground. This is done with great cere- mony. Then they break the stockholders. This IS done without ceremony" A debtor severely questioned as to tl,e reason of his not paying inst debt, re- piled. Solomon was a very wise man. and Samson very strong one, but neither of them could pay his debts without money" -5 a
 "May leave few tracts Y' asked | travelling quack doctor of u lady who re- sponded to hia knock ".Leave some tracks 3 Certainly you may" said she. | looking at him most benignly over her spec's; ''leave them with the heel toward ] the house, if you please"
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-08-03

REMARKABLE ESCAPE FROM DEATH About two o'clock this morning persons living in the neighborhood of 507 East Thirteenth street were awakened by cries of distress. Upon hastening to the back yard of that place, they discovered Daniel Hurley. aged twenty-seven years, who liv- ed in the house mentioned, sitting astride a clothes-line midway between the front and rear houses. He was supported by the line at height of five stories above the pavement, shouting for help, and clinging to the line with desperation The persons assembly finally succeeded by means of stone in throwing rope over the ciothes-line. Hurley fastened them together, and then descended, hand over hand, until he reached the ground in safe ty. Ills nerves gave when he reached the bottom. and be fell utterly exhausted.
 In answer to questions, Hurley explain ed that he went up on the roof of the house to sleep, and awoke to find himself clinging to the clothes line stretched across it. He caught only one rope of the halyards, and his weight caused it to slip along the pulley and carry him to the cen ter of the hne.-NeW York Post, 20th.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-08-03
ABOUT IT.

There IS but one it this season; and that
 is very large, also very absorbing one; coming into existence on the tenth of May, with great display of bunting, firing of cannon. ringing of bells and general re- joicings; and continuing to be the cyno- sure, from day to day. toward which all eyes are turned; sometime during the six months of it's existence, of course every patriotic citizen hopes to take peep at it. Daily the long excursion trains run into the Centennial depot, filled to overflow ing with sight-seers from the north, and the south, the east, and the west. to spend hours or days or weeks on those two hun dred acres, walking patiently in and through, around and about the five hun- dred miles of aisles; which having done, one may be said to have seen the show, that is.if said individual possesses pair of eyes of that variety made famous in the school readers of the last generation, in a notable essay entitled ''eyes. and no eyes. '" Let us trust that at least one out of two of these aisle-doers will have retained the talent of his ancestors and return to the shade of his own vine and fig tree with a full note book, and fuller storage in the region of the cranium--a poorer and a wiser man. poorer in more senses than one, wiser ditto for who can study intel ligently the wonderful proofs of what oth- CT lands can do, and have done, without possessing less exalted opinion than be- fore of the vast superiority of Yankeedom; or how can he enter Centennial restau- rant and shortly after make his sexit. with a thin, Very thin pocket-book, without feeling poorer in the other sense, not to mention dollars.
 | If you wish to experience heat in the superlative degree, you can do so in Phil delphia for it is one of those places in which Sydney Smith would have desired to ''take off his flesh and sit in his bon es ; Therefore, you may as we'll bring your ''Sabber day cooler" and sun um- brella; you will find neither objectionable, and if they are not tied up in a brown pa- per package, you will not be molested by custom house officers, but remember not to poke these at any of the pictures or stat uary in the art gallery. perforated canvas and marble are much below par. this sea- son. in vicinity of Landsdowne.
 | Within the grounds there is "a ravine, shaded by grand old trees, with long brook running under rustic bridges i; here variety of comfortable seats have been arranged. also pavilion where for two hours in the morning and two in the afternoon Gilmore's orchestra delights the
 lovers of mnsic, as is proven by the en- thuslastic clapping of hands, both large and small at the conclusion of each piece.
 The ravine makes most delightful pie
 mic ground. Picturesque groups here and
 there are constantly seen, endeavoring to
 make their cabas lighter, and themselves
 in better condition for sightseeing, the
 inner man refreshed. one feels more equal
 to the attempt of journeying round the
 world although few like Passapatue. and his master. take eighty days for it
 I Those who failed to visit the exposition ! during the earlier weeks. have missed a
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-08-03
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 |1ss REIncs. IA letter from Cyrus l.. Bar her, of Harwinton, asks for information in relation to one of the relics shown at our Centennial, remarking that they had no list of their Soldiers of the Revolution on their Fourth Records, and the same Is tfue in regard to our Soldiers, but my honored father while living, saved their names, in his two volumes of "Goshen Statistics anf Family History" These books of 1902 foolscap pages were among our relics, and now need no further de- scription, but I will copy the ancient pa- per referred to by MT. Barber, which was found by Clarence N. Brewster among the things left by his grandfather, Nell son Brewster, who died here some years ago; but he while living, obtained great many papers after the death of Adinu Hale. and his wife Candace Hale, who was daughter of Capt. Isaac Pratt. ''To Lieut's Isaac Pratt and Miles Nor ton of Goshen. Sirs-Whereas it appears that 1t is Likely to be an alarm Soon by all appearance, therefore send the names of ye men who are Lately Draughted in your Town that as soon as you have or ders to March that you have the men Ready at shortest notice we'll Equipped, not to fail &c.
 The names Draughted as follows:
 Capt. Stanley's Company-Sergt. Jo- seph Butler. Col. Westel Willlbey, John Darlington, Timothy, Futile. Zacheas Griswold Jr.,. David Smith. Nathan Nor ton, Joel Clemmons, Ephraim Merrils, Win. Brown, Jesse Judd, Stephen North, Asaph Hall. Solomon Wadhams, Seth North, Elijah Wilcox. Elisha Mayo, Ste- phen Thomson, Isaac Humphrey, Fish Beach, .Thephelus Micks, Samuel Kay don. David London. Allyn Lucas, Fow- Ter Merwin. 25.
 Capt. Franis' Company-Sert Wm. Nash. Abiel Basett, Moses Wadhams, David Holoburd, Joel Gaylord, John North, John Hubert. Jephtha Merrils, Lazarett Ives, David Tyler IT,. Jacob Williams. Asa Ives, Samuel Oveit Jr., Samuel Herman IT,, Abraham Wadhams, Noah Merrils, Barnabas Richmon, Joseph Gaylord. Asa Boney, Elisha Deming, Alexander Hoy, 21.
 Capt. Smiths Company -Sergt. Phenas Henman, Corpl. Andrew Bailey. Gideon Holeburt, Luis Henman, Medad Beach, Jonathan Beach, David Hart, Samuel Baldwin Jr.. Sumeon Humphrey, Obed Beach, Elisha Andris. Laban Towner, Nathaniel North 13, the whole 59 men. Goshen men 59, Harwinton men 42, the Officers to Command those men which is 1O1 is, Capt. Nathaniel Copley; Miles Norton, Isaac Pratt, Lieut's; Eli Wilson, Ensign.
 These from your most obedient Hum- ble Servant.
 EPApHRAs SHELTON, Cor.
 Dated Torrington 22d of July A. D. TIT.
 To Lieut. Miles Norton. Lieut. Isaac Pratt. H. N.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-08-03
CaStOria.

Is plea and perfect substitute, ia all cases for Castor Oil Castora is the result of old Physician effort to produce, to h Own practice an effective cath artc, pleasant to the taste and free from griping
 Dr. Samuel Pitcher, of Hyannis, Mass succeeded in combining. without alchohol, purgative sgent as pleasant to take honey, and which possesses all the desirable properties of Castor Oil.
 It is adapted to all ages. but is especially recom- mended to mothers a reliable remedy for all dis orders of the stomach and bowels of children It is certain, agreeable absolutely harmless and cheap It should be used for wind collie, stomach worms, costiveness croup, &c then children have sleep and mothers may rest.
 J. R. Rose Co.,, of 4G Dey Street, New York. are the sole preparers of Castoria after Dr. Pitchers cipe.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-08-03
MY LADY.

ias My Lady s form hath dainty neatness. ssAe4 Her face is fun of serious swsesness: sa fss7f The earth. whereer her foot hath pressed it, '.'i Gives brighter flowers, her touch hath blessed ii; Her hand is soft, and white, and slender, Its touch caressing and so tender;
 Her eyes can beam with quiet gadness, Or Ail,-for ethers' woes,-with sadness: Her dewy lips,-Ike priIn red roses;- . Delicious are, as one supppses:
 Her voice is sweeter than the singing
 Of birds in lofty tree-tops clinging:
 Her thoughts are pure, their spotless whiteness Refecte., from Gods holy brightness. And I.-Nsat reverent gladness moves me! Her heart is mine; my Lady loues me c. F. D.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-08-03
CANNOT Biz ExcELLED.
 CHARLESrowN, March I9. 1869,

II. R. STEYENS:-
 DEAR SlR-This is to certify that have used your 'Blood Preparation" in my family for several years and think that, for Scrofula Generous Humors, blood purifier and spring medicine it is the best thing have used and have used almost every- thing. can cheerfully recommend it to any one in need of such medicine. s5kAt~s
 Yours respectfully,
 Mrs. A. A. DINSMORE,
 19 Russell Street.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-08-03
WHAT IS NEEDED.

BOSTON, Feb. 13, 1871. DEAR sIR-About one year since found myself in a was strongly recopmendsdt to me by friend who had been much benehtted by it's use. procured the ar cle aud. after nsng several bottes restored to health and discontinued it's feel quite conf. dent that there is medicine superior for those complaints for which it is especially prepared and would cheerfuy recommend it to those who feel that they need something to restore them perfect health Respectfully yours, D. l. PETTTNGILI. 7
 Firm of s. Nj. PettengilI Co .
 No. 19 State St., Boston.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-08-03

At a young ladies' seminary. during an examination in history, one of the most promising pupils was interrogated: Mary did Martin Luther die natural death 2 No: was the reply. ''he was excommunl- cated by {, bull. ''s1 . to 70 43
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-08-03
GIVES HEALTH, STRENGTH AND APPETITE

My daughter has received great benefit from the use ot the VEskTINE. Her declining health was a source of great anxiety to all her friends few bottles of the VEGETINE restored her health strength and appe tite. N. H. TILDEN,
 Insurance and Real Estate Agent.
 No. 49 Sears Building, Boston, Mass
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-08-03

real floral treasure Near Horticultural hall has been on exhibition, in a tent, a large collection of rhododendrons in full bloom; which has been the source of the wonder and admiration of multitudes the plants were gathered in Q wild ;uncultivated state in this country and taken to England; un- der cultivation they have developed into new beauty, which calls forth expressions of delight from all At the first visit it is almost impossible to obtain more than a general idea of the whole trip aronnd the narrow gnage railway gives the visitor good idea of the location of the various structures and of their dimensions this having been accomplished, those who are the most experienced consider it best to arrange some definite plan, as to the de- partments to be visited, instead of rush. ing in and out, here and there, to find at last, that their day has gone in most un- satisfactory manner. To those who do not possess Samsonian strength, find 0 whole day of it is severe strain, and at it's conclusion they will be apt to find that their Spirits have grown gray, if not their hair , Those who can afford the time. and desire to do the thing thorough ly should rest and mediate every other day, or else they will discover at last that their trip to the Exposition has been a sore visitation. F.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-08-03

THE HILL TowNs AND FARMS. The form which the necessity and desire for country living on the part of city and town people in Western Massachusetts, this spring, has taken, is notable and sug- gestive. Very few have been content to go back to the loneliness of the old hill farms. Town people, many of them farm graduates, are 10th to abandon the social life of the many for the barrenness of the isolated farmhouse Hence the western colonies of Berkshire and Springfield, are projected, while lands and farm bargains in Berkshire, Hampshire and Franklin want tillers and purchasers. The census brings out the numerical decay of the back farming towns, while the traveller is struck with the fact that their remaining population largely consists of elderly peo- pie. Washington in Berkshire has lost 336 from her population in 10 years, Savoy 136, and Winsdor. l29; Shutesbury in Franklin has lost 236, Warwick 154, and Wendell 100; Goshen in Hampshire has lost 62, and Chesterfield 55, and Gran vile in Hampden 127. A comparison with the 1S4O census gives yet more startling results: Coleraine then had 1880 inha!it- ants, now 1899, loss of 231; Rowe 600, now 661, a loss of. 39; and Heath 400, now 545, loss of 655. It is hardly sur prising that the young people early leave for the towns and larger opportunities, ,and
 that, once away, they are unwilling to re- turn, despite their i'll success in the over crowded channels of city business. In some old towns few repairs, much less any building, have been done for years, as actual canvass proves. The con- sequence is, that much of the once re- claimed farm land will be forest in the next century, and the prices at which farms can now be bought in these towns seem marvellous, indeed, after our exper- fences in local real estate, less than the fences and buildings could be built for. A 100-acre Savoy farm, with fair build ings. and timber valued at $lOOO,. recently brought but $1200; and 200, acfe flaw ley place, with good house and sheds con- nected, and two barns, 30 by 40 feet, that was, year or so ago, bought for $500. was recently sold for about $4OO. It is noticeable also, too, that, while popula- tion and values are steadily going down in these towns, there is no recognition of the decay among the religious denomina- tions-the different churches maintain their forms just as stoutly, though exist ing at a lamentably dying rate. Several Franklin and Hampden towns of less than 2C00 population boast from six to eight organized churches, and Rowe works to
 uphold four judged from the fact that @ visitor reports that one-half recent con- gregatlon was made up of three of the minister's family Those who are buying back country real estate most, just now, are the frugal Irish, and they are not building up the Protestant churches. Is there ever to be returning tide from the cities to the old New England towns, or are they to be given back to nature and to the more unambitious foreigners, while ''Young America" goes West ?-,Spring- field Repu6tic0n.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-08-03
FOR SALE.

THE subscriber offers 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 ahd shade Ire and pleasantly located. Price $20O good proportion of which can remain upon mortgage if desired Posses- sion given 1st of April. WILLIS ]. BEACH,
 Litchheld, January 25th, 1876. 431
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-08-03
GAINED FIFTEEN POUNDS OF rLEsH.

SOUTH BERWICK, Me-, Jan. .l7, 1872. II. R. STEVENS, Esq.:-. e-:-ses.
 DEAR SIR-I have had Dyspepsia in its worst form for the last ten ye and have taken hundreds of do lars worth of medicine without obtaining ay relief In September last commenced taking the vRGETINE since which time my health has steadily improved My food digests wel and have gained fifteen pounds o hesh There several others this lace taking VEGETINE; and all have obtained relief.
 16 Sw THOMAS Ri MOajRF
 Overseer of Card Room, Portsmouth Co.'s Mills
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-08-03
Centaur :. LIIVInEuTS.
White, for the Human Family. Yellow, for Horses and Animals.

These Liniments are simply the wonder Of the world. Tn ir effects little less than marvellous, yet tn re are some things which they will not do. They will not cure a cancer or mend broken bones, but they i'll always allay pain. They have straight ened fmg. rs, cured chronic rhenmstism of many years standing and taken tue pain from terrible burns and scalds which has never been done by any other article.
 Tie White Tiniment is for the human family. It will drive Rheumatism, sciatira and Neuralgia from the system; LumbagO, Chillblains Palsy. Itch, and most Cutaneous Eruptions; extracts frost from frozen hands and feet, and the poison of bites and stings of reptiles it subdues swengs, and alleviates pain of every kind.
 For sprans bruises it is the most potent remedy ever discovered. The Centaur Linment is used with great efficacy for Sore Throat, Toothache Caked Breasts, Earache, and Weak Back. The following is but sample of numerous testimonials:
 "IND1ANA HOME. JEFF. Co.,, IED., May 28 1873. "I think it my duty to infCl nm you that have suf- fered much with swollen feet and chor Is. have not am perfectly well. thanhs to the Centaur Liniment
 BENJAMIN. BROWN" The proof in the trial It IS reliable it is handy it is cheap, and every family should have it. To the sick and bed-ridden, the halt and lame, to
  To the poor and diestressed who have spe.t their money for worthless medicines, bottle of Centaur Liniment will be given without Charge.
 The Yellow centaur LiDiment is adapted to the touch muscles cords and flesh Of horses and animals. It has performed more wonder full cures Of Spavin, strain, Hindgals. Scratches, Sweeny and general lameness, than all other remedies in existence. Read what the great Expressmen say of it:
 "NEw YORK. January, 1874. fEvery owner of horses should give the CENrAUR LINIMENT trial. consider r the best article used in our stables.
 ''H. MARSH, Supt. Adams Ex. Stables, N V, "E. PULTZ, Supt. U. S. Ex. Stables, NY. ''ALBET $. OLIN, Supt. Nat. Lx. Stables, NJ
 "MoNTGoMERY, ALA, Aug. r, 1874. "Gf NTLEMEN,-I have used over one gross of Gen. pcanation, besides dozens of the family Liniment for my negroes want to purchase it at the wholesale price. and will thank you to ship me by Savannah steamer one gross of each kind. Messrs A. T. Stew art Co. will pay your bill on presentation.
 Respectfully. JAMES DARRow." The best patrons of this Eminent are Farrers rnd Veterinary Surgeons. It heals Calls, Wounds and Pol-aVil. remoues Swellings, and is worth millions of dollars to Farmers Livery men. Stock growers Sheep raisers, and those having horses or cattle.
 What Farrier cannot do for s2O the Centaur Lini- ment will do at trifmg cost. The Liniments are warranted by the proprietors' and bottle will be given to any Farrier or Physician who desires to test them, Sold everywhere.
 Laboratory of J. B. Rose & Co.,, -,. B,
 4G DEY ST., NEW YORK.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-08-03

CAGD sine. e7-50 per dozen or sl. 50 Der half |Oa E<n. Cabinet or Imperial, 800 per one half anasn-sxl0 sl 50. duplicates 50 cents Farra og I'm tgpas ell styles and pFicse.
 SmaIl nksauEe@ anIakgsd And finished teplease
 1ieus of Lit shield scel.s.y fnclud- |lng ms@s wali chosen pola-ts of Bantam and War; |@zAzg Lakes. Ehs lat hy Landon. z.7s 16M J.L. JUDD.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-08-03

Vegetine is Sold by all Druggists.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-12-23


The publication of the Gospel Banner will be
resumed next week.
Rev. J. A. Devine of canada is supplying
the Congregational church at Brewer Village.
Rev. Edwin F. Seabury, former pastor of
the Second church in Newcastle, is supplying
at Walpole N. II.
Rev. G. H. Pope, formerly Of Machias, has
resigned the charge of the Second church in
Oakland, Cal.
Rev. J. E. Hall, late of Rockland, has been
advised by his physician to refrain from preach
ing for time; nevertheless he has accepted q
call to the church in Grinnell, Ia.
The pulpit of ST. Philips Episcopal church
Miller, its late rector, having resigned and gone
to Ellsworth.
A Young Mems Covenant Band, after the
model OF the band connected with the church
at Lewiston, was organized in the Baptist
church in Skowhegan last Sabbath.
A quarterly meeting of the Bridgton and
Naples Methodist Society was held with the
Naples church Saturday and Sunday last.
Sermon Saturday was preached by Rev. N. G.
Clifford of East Poland and Sunday BY Rev.
6. W. Bradlee of Bridgton.
The Second church of Biddeford has called q
large council to meet on Tuesday, Jan. I'd, at
2 o'clock D. M. for the dismissal of Rev. j. D.
Emerson, and the installation of their pastor
elect, Rev. Geo. r. Merrill. 1t is expected that
the installation sermon will be preached by
Rev. DR.. Spalding of Newburyport.
lions Herald says of Maine M. E. churches
A gracious revival is in progress at Miltown'
Seven persons have been recently baptized
at Harrington village, and five admitted into
the church "A Methodist church has been
recently organized at Addison Point One was
baptized and four admitted into the church,
Dec. Sd.