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Litchfield enquirer., 1876-03-09
A Grand Success,
A YEARS WORK FOR LIVE MEN.

,
 On another page is noticed Meningitis "Our Western Border" Considering the extreme st.ingehcy of the times, the run which this portly and elegant Book is hav- ing all over the country, is something ex- traordinary. Scarcely out two months. the ltenth edition is now being made. This book is sold only by agents, and is so cheap, beautifully illustrated. and in- tensely thrilling from cover to cover. that. wherever it is known it is out, the best and most successful agents are dropping all else, and taking it. Agents sales are enormous. In Pittsburgh, one sold forty three on his first day; another twenty eight in four hours; another seventy-fi five in three days. Country agents report sales at almost every house, notwithstand- ing the dull times. All good judges con. this timely Book to be the best and fullest work on Border Life. Struggle, and Ad- venture ever yet published. Everybody wants it, and all Hho read it are delight ed. It cannot be had from the book stores, but is sold only by agents. Active, thorough going canvassers- male and fe- male-are wanted Tn every township. Ad- dress, stating past success, and first and second choice of territory, at the office nearest you, J. 0. McCurdy X Co.,; Phila- delphia, Pa., Cincinnati, O., Chicago, H., or St. Louis, Mo:
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-03-09

CHILDREN CRY FOR CAsroR1A. It is as pleasant to take as honey, and IS absolute. ly harmless. It is sure to expel worms, cure wind colic, regulate the bowels and stomach, overcome irritability caused by rash or cutting teeth. It is perfect sub- stitute for Castor Oil, and for Cositiveness in young or old there is nothing in exist sence so effective and reliable.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-03-09

i THE LATEST, GREATEST, and most relia- bIe remedy ever put together by medical science for Rheumatism, Wounds, Swell ings. Burns, Caked Breast, &c., is the What the White Liniment is for the hu. mdn am the sow snd Geaanr and animals.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-03-09

PYLE DIETIc SALERATUs. acknowledged the best in tlse. Each pound bears the name of JAMES PYLE. None genuine without. 12ly
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Nofice !

Notice ] .. THERE will be sold at Public Auction to the highest ! bidder at the house of Seth s. Logan, in the Town of Washington, County of Ltchhed State of Con- neccut the 25th day of March, l876 at ten o'clock the forenoon of said day, 12O shares of the capital stock of the Washington Match Company.
 By order of the Directors of the Washington Match Company. SETH g. LOGAN, Secretary. Washington, Conn.,, February II, 1878. 4I-3w
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Collectors Notice.

IL persons liable to gay taxes in the town of Ply xA mVuth Conn.,, assessment list of 1875, are hereby notified that said tax will become due on Sat- urday the first day of April 1876. I will be at the Post Office in Plymouth Centre. Saturday April l. 1876 from 10 o'clock m. until o'clock. D m. for the purpose of receiving said taxes, The addition qured by will be made to all taxes not paid on or before the first day of May, 1876, with legal fees for collecting.
 Plymouth, March 9th, 1876. {. A9.3
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-03-09

Franklin's statue in Printing House Square, New York, is one of the most de. mure looking objects in the world, yet for all that it was recently caught casting admiring glances at pretty girl; for which it wasn't really so very much to blame as she not only had most charm ing face but was most tastily and bewitch- ingly arrayed in becoming garments made after the celebrated Domestic Paper Fashions"
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-03-09

DISTRICT of LITCHFIELD ss. Probate Court, U February 3d. 1876.
 Estate of Norman s. Lyman. late cf Warren, in said District, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Litch field hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settlement Those who neglect to present their accounts properly attesed within said time will be debarred recovery. All persons indebted to Said Estate requested to make immediate payne nt to
 47 3w= GEO. s. LYMAN, Administrator.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-03-09

nIsTRlCT of woOdbury, ss. Probate Court, Fob U ruary 20, 1876.
 Estate of Thomas Kennedy, late of Bethlehem, in said District, deceased.
 Pursuant to order f1oRa the Court of Probate for said District, will be sold at public auction, to the highest bidder, the 1lth day of March, 1S76 at 10 o'clock forenoon so much of the real estate of said deceased will raise the sum of $779.43 together with inciden ntGl charges of sale. '
 Sale to take place on the promises in said Bethle hem. Terms made known at time of sale
 49-1 HENRY c. BILL, Administrator.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-03-09

LYoNs kATHARIoN prevents the Hair from falling ont or turning gray, renews its growth, and gives strength and vigor. It is delightfully."- psrfumed, and makes 8 splendid dressing. It is the cheapest and most desirable Hair Tonic ever produced. Used by the elite. Price only 50 cents. .s. 2 1y
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-03-09
To Correspondents.

We are much troubled, as the busy sea son for advertising comes on. with corre- spondents' letters, whicn do not arrive till Tuesday afternoon or Wednesday morn ing, when we have no space left for their insertion. Letters should reach us by Mondays mails, unless there is some special cause for delay.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-03-09

Hundreds of lives have been saved by the use of Hunts Remedy, the great Kid ney Medicine. Hunts Remedy cures Dropsy and all diseases of the Kidneys,
 Bladder and Urinary Organs. Hunts Re medy is purely vegetable, and used daily by physicians in their practice. Do not de- lay. but try Hunts Remedy immediately.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-03-09

The nomination of MT. Robinson for Governor, and State ticket to match, meets with commendation on every hand.
 The republican party is more thoroughly united this spring in support of their platform and candidates than has been the case, for years. The Greenback party is to have nominating convention soon.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-03-09
Notice.

gTIHE delegates to the Democratic Probate Conven- \ tion, will meet at the Mansion House, in Litch field, on Saturday the 18th inst, at 10 o'clock m., to nominate candidate to be supported for the office of Judge of Probate for the District of tchfeld the first Monday of April, 1876.
 Per order of
 COMMITTEE. Litchfeld March Sth .1sT6 49-2
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In another column will be found the twenty-sixth annual statement of the Charter Oak Life Insurance Co. It shows nsAr JOuTteen HsilliOns total assets, and a reserve of about million. and a half The baainsss of the past year has been very large. end it is confidently expected tAAs the present year will show an in- crease even ea that of the last. The eomPany has to-day 26.SA policies in foscs. insnring s5S, 796, ,a27.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-03-09
March 6, 1876.
warren.
PLYMoUTHEAN.

Tine sewing society held at MT. Lester Gilbert's on the 23d ult., was as largely attended as could be expected, with such bad weather. Less than $30 was real ized, which cannot leave very large net profit. s.-.. ....,..g
 -Dr. Bushnells funeral sermon was read from the pulpit, Sunday before last, no minister being present. 8
 CoNGREssIoNAL-In the Senate the Pinch back matter has been good deal discussed but is not yet decided. The West Point bill passed, Thursday-Messrs. Sherman and Bogy made speeches on Finance on Monday has been called for as to Sea Island Cotton, straw bids, and the Indian Bureau.
 In the House, inquiries have been voted into the safe burglary and other matters A bill has been offered to secure government witnesses against prosecution.-The Ha- waiian Treaty has been debated for sev- eral days The impeachment of Sec. Belknap was voted, Thursday There was sharp colloquy between Ben. Hill and MT. Hoar on Wednesday, regarding secession. articles of impeachment in Belknap's case are withheld for further developments.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-03-09
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
ZNa,nte6

w anted l! "A steady industrious single'man to work on a farm "A for year. Must understand milking and taking care of sto.k. Also woman tO dogeneral houseWork
 Address, stating terms, BOX 127, WatertOwn, Conn. March lst, 1878. 49-3
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To ConsumptIxes

The advertiser old physician retired from active practice, having had placed in his hands by an East India Missionary the formula of simple Vegetable Remedy, for the speedy and permanent Cure of Con- sumption Bronchitis Catarrh Asthma, and all Throat and Lung Affections, also Positive and Radical Cure for Nervous Debility and all Nervous Complaints after having thoroughly tested it's wonder full curative pow CTS in thousands of feels it his duty to make it tive, and conscientious desire relieve human suf fering, he will send ree ot chargel to all who desire it, this recipe. with full directions for preparing and successfully using Sent by return mail by addressing
 BY DR. W STEVENS,
 34-1y Munroe Block Syracuse'N Y
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-03-09
DOMESTIC.

Atty Gen. Pierpont denies that he inter- fered to help Babcock.
 The National debt was reduced 6, ,272,- : 733 in February. .7 Ia.as
 Charles O'Conor has taken charge of the $6, GOO. GOO suit against Tweed.
 A life boat crew of 15 were drowned on the North Carolina coast trying to save the crew of an Italian bark. all.
 President Grant has ordered criminal actions against MT. Belknp, Mir. Marsh. and all others in the post-tradership cor ruption. sH.
 A fourth line of steamships from Liver pool to Boston is to be started by Liver pool firm.
 The annual Sunday school congress is in session, this week. at Plainaeld. N. Y.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-03-09

!. A substitute has been found for crutch- es-it is called Renne's Pain-Killing Mag ic Oil. and is the best remedy to cure any kind of pain or lameness muse. Sold by all druggists and merchants.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-03-09
NEWS OF THE WEEK.

The French Republicans were very suc- cessful in Sundays supplementary cleo tions and have large majority in the Chamber of Deputies. An amnesty bill is to be presented early in the session. M. Lefranc accepts the Ministry of the Inter, for. A74~
 Don Carlos has arrived in England.
 Winslow is to be surrendered underour extradition treaty with Great Britain.
 A w rit was served on Minister Sohenck just as he wa leaving London.A m o
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-03-09
Are You Going

to want any buck gloves or Mtens this winter7 I've got large stock Cf the above named goods together with full line of Dry Goods and Groceries all going at cost and less than cost. intend to pull up stakes the coming spring, and propose to clean out every
 thing the way of trade. Give call. You'll see at mean just what say This is strictly Cash Store don't forget your purse. Coin money will be taken here, and desired, rag money will be passed back for change. 45- M. J. WEEKS, East Iitchheld, Conn.,
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-03-09

in the winter of 1887, when I was dwell- CT on the hills, and remember that many years failed to repair the damage to forest, orchard. and court yard. Such storm makes every twig. "a thing of beauty" here, without the sad results.
 The magestic elms are beautiful even in their wlntry barrenness, but the buds of promise are ready to expand with the quickening breath of spring into the full lnxuriance of foliage. 80 beautiful in June, making this famous as the "City of Elms," and the admiration of every be- holder.
 Business failures continue to occur, and one trembles, fearing what may come next. for these times are trying men's characters too, in furnace fercely heat ed, and who will stand the test
 Among the entertainments of the week, has been a concert by two of the leading church cheirs of the city. Listening to one of them on the Sabbath, whose per- formance was almost faultless. wondered why they did not articulate so that the sentiment of the hymn could be under stood by the listener, for with the eye on the book, one could scarcely follow their words. It seems to be thing in which few singers of the present time are fault less, and one needing correction, if the congregations in our churches are to join in the songs of praise intelligently. There were also lectures at the Centre Church by Mr. Hamlin, of Constantineple,' on mission work in Turkey, entertainments for the benefit of Sunday Schools, etc, etc. Your &c,.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-03-09
n1srR1cr of fL1TcHF1ELD ss: Probate Court, Fe

nIsTRICT of LITCHFIELD ss: Probate Court, Feb. U 25. 1876.
 Estate of Derrick V. Sanford late of litchdeld in said District. deceased
 The Court of Probate for the District of Litehheld hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts; properly attested within said time will be debarred recovery All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment to 48-3w SARAH NJ. SANFORD, Administrator. nIsTRICT of LITCuFIELD ss. Probate Court O March lst, 1876.
 Estate of Lucius Griswold late of Litchfed in said District, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Litchheld hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settlem ent Those ho neglect to present their accounts properly attested within said time will be debarred recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment to 4S3w ARTHUR GRISWOLD, Admln1strator.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-03-09
n1sTR1or of NEW MILFORD ss. Probat, Court

U February 26th, 1876. .....
 Estate of John Walden, of New Milford, in said District, an insovent de htor, t.
 The Court of Probate for the District of New Mill ford hath limited and allowed three months from the date hereof the Creditors ofsgd Estate ed nsovent in which to exhibit their claims thereto and has appointed Sheldon Northrop and Sheldon Blackman. both of said New Milford Commissioners to has ordered that said Commissioners meet at the Pro- bate Office, in said New Milford, the 6th day of Apri ana une seth day od ay A: D. 1e7e at o'clock of attending on the business of said appointment.
 Certified from Record, by
 48-4w JAMES H. MCMAHON. Judge.
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FOR SA1E!

A DWELLING HOUSE and BARN, with sbout two A acres of land Also eight ten building lots ad. joining the Pleasantly located in this village Soil dry and fronting on two streets. Inquire Of
 J. L. JUDD or E. 0. CHAMPLIN. Litchfe'd, January 18th, 1876 4ltf
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-03-09

1he Court of Probate for the District of IitcheId 4 has limited and allowed six months from the date hereo, for the Creditors of the Estate of Augustine Tut1e late of Goshed in sad District deceasad rep resented nsovent, in which to exhibit their claims thereto; and has appointed Daniel N. and Fred eric E. Hurbut Commission receive and examine said claims. Certified by
 GEO. NJ. WOODRUFF, Judge The subscribers give notice that they shall at the late residence of the deceased in said Goshen the 6tn days of April and september. 1S76 at 10 o'clock in the forenoon each of said dayas for the purpose of attending to the business of said appoint ment.
 = DANIEL x. LUCAS, ] Co,o,oiss;oo.s e>. FRKD'K E. HURLBUT) :' All persons indebted to said Estate requested to make immediate payment to
 49-4wE HENRY NORTON, Exscutor. nIsTR1C 2 of woodbury, ss. Probate Court, Feb, U ruary 29th, l876
 Estate of Gilbert A. Crane, late of Bethlehem 1n said District, deceased
 Pursuant to an order from the Probate Court for said District, will be sold at public auction. to the highest bidder, the 1lth day of March, at 10 o'clock forenoon, unless previously disposed of at private sale) much of the real estate of said dec+ased will raise the of $TCO together with incdental charges of sale.
 Sale to take place on the premises in raid Bethle. hem. Terms made tnown at time of sale.
 49-1 NEHEMIAH l.. BLOSS, Executor.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-03-09

A Court of Probate holden ct watertown within A and for the District of Watertow on the 29th day of February. A. D. 1876.
 Present, Leman ". Cutler, Esq, Judge.
 This Court doth direct that the Trustee the Els. tate of Thomas R. Candee, assigning debtor of Water town said District represented to be nsoven, to give notice to all persons interested in said estate to appear, Gf they cause) before the Court of Probate tU be holden at the PlObate Office n said District the 11th day of March at o'clock. forenoon. heard relative to the appointment of Commissioners said estate, by posting said order of notice public sign-post in said town of Waer- published in Litchfeld in Litchfeld county.
 Certified from Record, 48-2w LEHMAN ". CUTLER, Judge.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-03-09

President'Grant has done himself credit in the nomination of Richard H. Dana Jr. as Minister to England, in place of MT. .Schenck, resigned (none too soon,) and of Senator Morrill, as Secretary of War, in place of Gen. Belknap.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-03-09
shspaus Milk Association.

At meeting of the Directors of the Shepaug Valley Milk Producers Associa- tion, held Feb. 16, 1878, J. 0. Sherwood, of Washington, was appointed agent of the association as successor to Nathan Hart, resigned. Mr. Sherwood has here tofore been an assistant to Mir. Hart, and is fully competent to manage the business entrusted to his care. The officers of the association expect to place its business on firm hasis during the current year, with its agent established at convenient point on the s. R. R., and local agent in New York city, together with improved facil- ities for disposing of surplus milk. There can be no doubt that all the milk shipped through it will be handled to the best advantage of the producers
 Thus far the company has accomplished all that was expected, and the producers have realized all the benefits. No shipper is allowed to withdraw his milk from the association except On thirty days notice, and it is understood that all milk is to be shipped for not less than year from date of commencement, and 4hen not to be withdrawn without the above named notice.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-03-09
Conn. Literary Institution,
 Sufield, Conn.

0PRING TERM, IA weeks, will begin March 92d O Three courses of study The best advantages for music and painting Permanent corps of teachers. 4S-3w J. A. SHORES, A. M.. Principal
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-03-09

On our outside will be found interest ing articles on prison reform which in- dicate the progress that is being made elsewhere in that regard. It is matter that should occupy the attention of the representatives of Litchfeld county be- fore great while.
 The majority of the Democratic con- gressional caucus committee have finally agreed on some sort of homeopathic re- sumption bill. It is believed that even this mild measure will be upset in the caucus when the plan is reported.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-03-09

Being desirous of giving every encouragement to arsons fayoring us with local news we make the fol- wing propositions to regular and occasional
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-03-09

DIsTRICr of LITCHFIELD, ss. Probate Court. O March l, 1876.
 Estate of Hannah B. Foot, late of Litchheld, in said District, deceased.
 The Court Probate for the District of Litchheld hath llnited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors said Estate to exhibit the claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts properly attested within said time, will bs debarred recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment to 49-3w HENRY A. BILLS. Administrator
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-03-09
nIsTRIcT of LITcHFIELD ss, Probate. Cou

RESTRICT of LTTcHFIELD ss. Probate Court, O March B 1876. s .a
 Estate of Avah Clark ate of Morris in said District deceased. @ E
 The Court of Probate for the District of Ltchfeld. hath limited and allowd SIX mouths from the date hereof the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts. properly attested, within time, will dearred a recovery. All persons indebted to said estate requested to make immediate payment to
 49-3- EDWIN H. CLARK, Executor
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-03-09
PROBATE ADVERTISEMENTS.

RESTRICT of Litchheld, ss. Probate Court, March ~ ?, 1876.
 Estate of Abigail Osborn, .te of Lischfeld in said District, deceased. h
 The Court of Probate for the District of Litchied hath limited and allowed six months fron the date hereof the creditors of sad estate 10 exhibit their claims for settlement Those who neglect to present their accounts properly attested within said tme will be debarred recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to 49-34 w. S. OSBORN, Administrator.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-03-09

Litchfeld. March Sth.:1s76.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-03-21
RIVER NEWS.

The marks at the landing yesterday
evening indicated II feet inches in
the channel and falling.
The Andes arrived from Cincinnati
yesterday at noon.
The Express departed for Psrkersburg
at the usual hour yesterday.
The Tom Dodsworth and Tom Reese
passed up with empty tows.
The Ironsides ard Lion passed down
yesterday morning.
O. The E.na was due last evening with.
three barges of iron ore. two foF Steu.
benville and one for Pittsburgh.
The Mallie Ragon will leave for Pitts
burgh this morning at s o'clock.
The Courier is the Psrlersburg packet
to-day at noon.
The Andes will leave for Cincinnati at
o'clock this afternoon.
The Market Boy has had her repairs
completed and will resume her trips in
the Wheeling and Pittsburgh trade.
The local packets are running as usual.
The snow caused but little business
being done about the lsndin Z yesterday.
IBy Telegraph.
PITTSBURGH, March 20.-River 8 feet
inches and falling. Weather cold this
morning. Arrived - Carrie Brooks,
GAINESVILLE; Exchange, Cincinnati; Mallie
Rag0n, Wheeling; Fearless, st. Louis.
Departed-NuIlie Ragon, Wheeling.
MEMPHIS, March 2O.-Rivcr rose 10
inches during the day. Clearing this
evening; mercury 81. Arrived-Illinois,
Vlcksburg; Garrett and barges, Cairo
Departed-Atlantic and bsrges, Belle
Memphis, and Bismarck, St. Louis; Pey-
ton, New Orleans.
EVANSVILLE, March 2o.-Weather
cloudy and cold River 81 feet and iall-
ing slowly. Down-Bowling Green.
Up-John l.. Rhodes, Cleburne, Geo,
Roberts, Grey Eagle.
CrScIsNATG, March 20-River 80 feet
II inches and rising. 1t haS showed
since last mid night. The storm is now
abatinS. Arrived-Hudson, Wheeling.
CAIRO March 2O.-Arrived-James
D. Parker and Grand Tower, Memphis;
James Howard and Sam Brown, 81.
LOUIS. Departed james ID. Parker,
~
3S feet inches AMI rising. Weather
cloudy mercury 81 degrees.
LOUISVILLE, March 20.-Weather
cold and cloudy. Depsrted-Vint
Shink!e, Memphis; Baum, Robert Mitch.
ell and Glasgow, Cincinnati. River IL
feet inches IN the canal.
VIcKsBURG, March 20-W Gather very
cold; snow storm last night. Down
Dean. Arriyed-Natch
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-03-21

HAMPERS MONTHLY for April con.
tains iSe proiussly illustrated articles, OF
which tina. on the Progress of the Fine
Arts in the United States, with portraits
of many eminent artists, and "St. John
land, an account by DR.. Osgood of Dr.
Muhlenberg's charitable retreat on Long
Island, will be read with peculiar interest
George Elliott, and Julian Hawthorne.
novels are continued, and there are also
a number of short stories and poems;
among the latter is one by Lord Rough
ton, entitled "the Church of the World.
has it for sale.