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Litchfield enquirer., 1876-01-06
Kent.


 The Village Improvement Society gave an entertainment in the town hall on Fri day eve, last, which seemed to give satis- faction to all present. Rev. MT. Barclay delivered short address.
 Mrs. Jarley's wax works were then brought out for exhibition, composed of ''The Chinese Giant" ''Weleh Dwarf, [" "Live Yankee" "Ophelia," '.Time, i" "Vampire." Mrs. Winslow," &c. Tab leaux, Vocal and Instrumental music occu- pied the time till Mrs. Jarley's second group were arranged. which represented Christopher Columbus" '.Joan of Arc, !" Robinson Crusoe. Cleopatra, |" 'Diog- enes," 'Hermione," and Robin Hood !" The performance reflected credit upon all engaged. After the close of the enter tainment the seats were removed and a number of the young folks tripped the light fantastic toe to the music of violin and piano, till near the coming of the New Year.
 The weather has been exceed ingly warm for winter), a number of days; on Saturday last. the mercury was up
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-01-06

It is pretty evident that the Mississippi business will turn out. on investigation, much like shat of Louisiana and other southern Republican states. There was fnghtfal mal-administration on the part Of the negro government and a combina. tiOn of all the whites out of of office, and of good many sensible blacks. to make 8 thorough change. No doubt there was Plsnty of coercion and perhaps some fraud, to bring abOat the result but it was a matter of life and death with the property holdssa. and thev acted as we should ex- psst them Co act under such circumstan-
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-01-06

D WHY WILL You SUPPER from Rheumat- ism. Sprains. stiff Joints, ,Swellings, Burns, Scalds or Weak Back. when the Centaur Liniment affords certain relief. Many articles soothe pain to certain extent, but the Centaur Eminent cures. The
 White Liniment is for the human family, the Yellow Liniment is for horses and an- imals. s....-. 31-3m
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-01-06
L-akeville.

The Centennial year was welcomed, in this village. by ringing bells and firing cannon and smaller fire arms.
 Saturday afternoon a street fight oc- cured in front of the Clark House be- tween several of our citizens. The cemba- tants were soon after arrested and placed under bonds to keep the peace. They are to be tried before Justice Tupper on Wednesday,. No one was very seriously injured. As usual bad whiskey and mig ger Tim''were at the bottom of this fracas.
 BRUCE.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-01-06

A prominent manufacturer of musical instruments says: We have used Renne's Pain Killing Magic Oil for several years tis the best medicine Tn use, and for col ic, cramps. cholera morbus, colds. burns, and all aches that flesh is heir to, we con- sider it has no superior. Try it, reader; keep it in the house in case of accidents. It orks like charm.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-01-06
w000hOYW.

A balls was arranged for, at Strong's Hall on Friday evening. Dec. 31st., by Catholics. but was not very successful. The religious meeting at the Methodist church the same evening was crowded.
 E. l.. Carpenter is preparing a house in Hotchkissville, for two families, and more tenements are wanted in that village.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-01-06

CRoss AND S1cKLY CHILDREN can be made healthy and strong by regulating their stomachs and bowels with Castoria. It is more effective than Castor Oil and is as pleasant to take as honey. For Wind Colic, Sour Stomach, Worms and Costive- ness, there is nothing in existence equal to Castoria. ..s ...
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-01-06

In ths schools to which women are al- loved admissiOn. they are. taking high staod The daughter of a Vendean scA~Olmsstsr has passed brilliant exam. inatiOa for the degree of bachelor of let sers ia the university of Poictiers. France; and d the Birbeck institution of London. the three first prizes in modern languages and advanced mathematics were taken by wum.an
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-01-06

The first meeting of the Connecticut State Grange, since it's organization at Danbury last April 18th. was held at Hart ford in Stedman's Hall, Dec 2Stb and 29th. Thirteen ofthe sixteen subordinate granges in the State were represented by dele gates. There was no election of officers as those chosen las. April hold over an- other year. There have been no deputies in the state, and consequently no one au- thorized to organize granges since last spring. Deputies have now been appoint ed, and the Secretary of the National Grange, A. B. Smealey of Iowa, is soon to visit the State This in connection with other arrangements leads to the con- fident expectation that during the coming year the number of organizations in the state will be greatly increased.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-01-06

AEkaasas has had successful year of it; good crOps. good order. railroad business dOabaed. the state credit rising. and every prospect of a pleasant Centennial year. Thus Judge Poland and the action of the Late HO7se are thoroughly vindicated.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-01-06
Safe ID per cent. Investments.

Money loaned for non-residents, secured by bond and mortgage on imprOUed farms in the fine agricu. tural State Iowa. securing the lender semannuaI interest. We loan more than One-third the cash value exclusive of buildings, and under conserva tive management these loans safe Govern ment bonds. References
 CHAs. ". CHANDLER. Germantown, Pa., Executor of
 the estate of George Peabody. CHAs. s. LINCOLN, Esq, Attorney at Law, Boston. Rev. CHAs. A. SKINNER, Hartford, Conn. GEO. W. MOORE, Esq, of Moore, Weeks Co.,, Hart 2 ford, Conn. t " Dr. T. P. WESTON, Franklin. Mass.
 JNo W. FROST, Esq, Chairman Investment Board,
 Vermont Savings Bank, Brattleboro, Vt ELIAS B. REED Esq. Sharon, Conn.
 Further references given if desired, and full ex- planation loans be had of E. B. Reed, by appyinp to 4O-4m The Bank of Creston,- -Creston., Ia. B. LOMBARD, Jr. Pres't. JAS. L. LOMBARD, Cashier
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-01-06

MEO'COnnor. the great New York lawyer, seems to be really recovering from the at. tack that was expected to be fatal, and Lots of "copy has to pigeon-holed, for mse whenever he does die.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-01-06
Warren.

Some fifty of our people were disap- pointed by the failure of Cough.
 The Holidays passed of quietly and and pleasantly with the usual exchange of gifts and greetings.
 The Sewing Society met at Mir. L. Gilbert's. last week.
 The Methodists are holding evening meetings every other Sunday at the house of George Wood.
 Last Sabbath there was no preaching in the Congregational church. In the forenoon very interesting sermon was finely read by Wm. F. Curtis. The ser vices of the day were closed with Sunday School exercises.
 The annual meeting of the Ladies Benevolent Society is to be held at Mrs. Lester H. Gilbert's on Wednesday after noon.
 MT. Levi Shove, who is agent for the Peoples Comprehensive Diary" hss just canvassed the town for tha book sell ing good number. .......
 Tt is reported that Mir. F. H. Starr has purchased wood lot of MT. Harmon Hall.
 Last Wednesday evening, the teacher and scholars of the West District School met in their Institution of Learning and stewed away kettle of molasses, &c., as usual. after which they kept time to the soothing strains of violin.
 MT. Harmon Hoffman's barn, which stood only about three rods from his house was burned up last Wednesday night. he was ignorant of the fact. until the next morning, when, on going out, only smoking mass marked the spot where his barn had stood. It seems great wonder that the house was not burned.
 -Wm. Ohman met with sad accident the other day. while butchering. A MT. Galpin, who was helping him accidentally struck his right hand with knife. sever- ing all the cords on the back of the hand which move the fingers.
 New Years day, the mercury in the thermometer was at 700 above zero in the middle of the day. NO.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-01-06

4 Michigan professor has turned out a sefaalter, and the president of an Iowa Unitarian college has also been squandsr- ing the funds of his college.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-01-06
WEST GOSHEN. Jan. 3, 1866.

MIR. EDIroR:-I wish to correct state ment made on Christmas Eve, reported by your Vest Goshen correspondent in last weeks paper. I stated on the au- thority of one of Cornwall's best citizens that Ethan Allen was buried in that town. He seemed very certain about it. but I have since learned that it is the father of the old hero that lies in an old graveyard in Cornwall without any head stone to mark his resting place. am little sur prised that even the father of such m il. lustrious son should be sleeping in an un- mrrked grave, especially in this county noted for being the birth place of so many eminent men and for its just pride in per. petuating the honor due to their memory.
 t1 D. s. STEvRNs.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-01-06
Clarke's New Method 9e4 FOR RED ORGANS. .11e4

This for Reed Instruments, is just what the other is fer the Piano. It has withsEood extensive reviews and comparisons, and is pronounced by teachers and musicians to he the best instruction book v it's kind ever published. For sale everywhere
 Price S2.5O,for which it be mailed. pOst-free, to any address. $ #tas=s+ A a,fs 7ttN .f
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-01-06
West Cornwa

We have one tragedy to chronicle for the past week. On Thursday eve, between the hours of eight and nine, the commu- nity was startled by the report that New ton Cogswell had shot his wife who, hay ing applied for divorce, was then stay ing at Davidson's, on Cream Hill. Re- port says that he called her out and asked her if she intended to live with him any more. She replied that she dld not. upon which he fired revolver five times at her. two of the balls lodging in her head and at last accounts the Doctor had been un- able to find them. Cogswell has fled to parts unknown.
 The weather is unusually warm for New Years, the mercury standing at sixty five in the shade at noon. A.
 On Sunday eve.. the 26th ult, Sun- day school concert was held in the hall Speeches were made at the close by sever al gentlemen present. Of course Deacon Pratt, the superintendent, did his part well.
 "Wednesday night. an oyster supper was given at the parsonage. Owing to the unpleasant. night but few were out, the proceeds amounting to over $23. --The Farmers Club was held at Dea- con E. D. Pratt's on Friday evening. The principal topic of discussion seemed to be skim milk cheese. Twelve pounds of butter had been taken from the milk be- fore it was made. It was very fine indeed and was made by Mir. Walter Smith of Goshen.
 We are to have blashsmith shop in the ell of the Union Shear shop.
 The North Cornwall boys are quite patriotic. They tolled the old year out and rang the new one in besides perform ing fantasia on tin horn. Five persons united with the church last Sabbath. .s% J.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-01-06

President Porter. of Yale has been preaching in Unitarian pulpit in Boston liberal people, these Uuitarians
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-01-06
HIS rRIcT of LITCHFIELD ss. Probate court, De- A iIth, 1875

HIS rRICT of fLITCHFIELD ss Probate Court, Dec. A iIth, 1875.
 Estate of Stiles D. Wheeler, of Litchheld, in said District, Insovent Debtor. Fs zS
 The Court of Probate for the District of L'chheld hath limited and allowed three months from the date hereof for the creditors of said Estate in which to hibit their claims thereto and has appointed Geo. A. Hickox and Dwight c. Kilbourn Commissioners on said Estate with to receive and decide upon the claims of the creditors of said estate. sT : 'r. Certified by GEO. M. .WooDRuRF. Judge. The subscribers give notice that they shall meet at the office of D. c. Kilbourn in said Ltchhed, the fifteenth days of January and April, 1876, ct o'clock in the afternoon each of said days for the purpose of attending on the business of said appointment. Fl GEORGE A. HICKox, ComniS-
 DWIGHT 0. KILBoURN, I Bioners. All persons indebted to said Estate requested to make ifnmedate payment to. skfsfs "
 37-4w SAMUEL c. BEACH, Trustee.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-01-06

U. s. Consul Dorrance Atwatel of An dersonyille fame. formerly of Terryville and lS. some years past at the Society Is- lands, has been captured by a wealthy s'prlncess" of Tahiti. to whom he was mar ried about two months. aimee. If the ac- countof her wealth are not grossly exag- gerated he ought not starve any more.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-01-06

THE PEOPLE WANT PRooF.-There is no medicine prescribed by Physicians, or sold by Druggists, that carries such evil dence of success and superior virtues, as Boschees German Syrup for severe coughs, colds settled on the breast, con- sumption, or any disease of the throat and lungs, proof of that fact is that any per- son afflicted, can get a sample bottle for 10 cents and try it's superior effect before buying the regular size at 75 cents. It has lately been introduced in this country from Germany, and its wonderful cures are astonishing everyone that use it. Three doses will relieve any case. Try it. Sold by Buell. X Wheeler. 27-3m
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-01-06
wolcottVliie.

 The Y. G. $. R. Club gave social hop a. Granite Hall on Wednesday evening last, and good time is reported. The Wolcottville quadrille band furnished the music.
 The weather is the subject of much unfriendly comment nowadays. It is so changeable that no one knows what to expect the next minute.
 The annual meeting of the Library As sociation was held last week. G.H. Welch was elected president c. l.. Fellows, vice president and J. W. Brooks, secre- tary and treasurer. A committee is"to be appointed to canvass the town to secure new members.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-01-06
NEWS OF THE WEEK,
DOMESTIC


 The trial of George D. Lord has begun at Buffalo.
 The national debt increased S1, ,915, ,O62- 70 during December.
 The Rev. Robert Laird Collier has been invited to. Boston.
 The indictments for perjury against Joseph Loader and John J. Price were dropped.
 The N. ': Hipprodrome is being pre- pared for Messrs. Moody and SankeY.
 Francis D. Moulton has sued Mir. Beecher for $50. 900 for malicious prose- cution.
 A committee has reported to the Alabama Legislature that Senator Spencer's cleo ton was obtained by corruption
 Fisk University was dedicated, last week, with addresses by Gen. Fisk, Gov. Por- ter, and Bishop Mc1yeire.
 Plymouth Church has refused Mrs. Moultons request that the Mutual Coun- ell should not take place in the church building.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-01-06
FOREIGN,

Great Britain - Transatlantic cable rates have been reduced for press tele- grams.
 FTGnce-The Assembly have passed tine Press bill, and maintain the state of siege in the great cities. They appointed the elections for February, provided that the new legislature shall meet in March. and then adjourned sine die <
 Germany. .-Archbishop Ledochowski's s approaching release is to be celebrated. 5
 Spain-The Washington note to foreign powers is said to favor West India con- federation. Spain is preparing a counter circular 7 The new Cortes is to meet on the 18th of February.
 Senor Castelar, has issued an electoral address. ... t-.
 Gen. Jovellar has sailed for Havana.
 Turkey-The Grand Vizier asked the Pope to aid in pacifying Herzegovina. The Austrian scheme for pacifying Her. zegovina was withheld from the other great powers.
 AsiG-Khokand insurgents are prepar- ing to resume hostilities.
 A hurricane in the Philippine Islands caused the death of 25O people and des. troYed 1900 houses. .......s
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-01-06
Two Grand Successes! Richardson s New Method iaT1 T1EoR HE PANaE0RTf.T

The plus tsa of PianSfofte. Instruction Books. Cannot be txceiled, approached by it's count less competitors. Stands far above them all. Used by thousands of the best music teachers and sold by all Book and Music Dealers. Hundreds of th0usands sold, and the demand great ever. +Sea
 Price $3.75, fer which it will be mailed postfree, to any address. a
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-01-06
Holiday Week In New Haven.


 It is expected that Holiday week will be very gay time in the city. It is the time when people are to put on their best na- ture and best looks. This year it's weather has been very unfavorable to out door en- joyments. The damp chilly air has shut up those whom very urgent call has not forced out. This has perhaps led to a fuller enjoyment of the home pleasures of the season as the unusually bright lights and parlors trimmed with evergreens visi- ible in the evening indicated. Our mer- chants made abundant provisions for the on-coming "gift time" with little fear of hard times. thinking that Christmas would drive away the clouds for the time at least. In this they have not been much disap- pointed. Holiday goods have sold freely, though the more expensive and less use- full gifts have not been sought SO much as formerly. The Orphan Asylum and other homes of poor children have been very lib- erally remembered by those interested. in them. and the little ones have had their Santa Claus with his heavy pack to their great delight. Many of the churches have been beautifully trimmed with evergreens and elaborate and appropriate music and services have gratified attendants. Heli- day week is to be followed by the "week of prayer" in which there is to be more than usual participation by the churches generally. Arrangements are made for frequent meetings and with great hope.
 Litchfeld county enterprise is to be met with in almost every part of the world. Especially has has the product of these hills run off into neighboring cities and villages. AS an instance of this may be named the Smedley Brothers who carry on the baggage and Freight Express bus mess in New Haven. Their father, Wm. L. Smedley. formerly had a store in Nor ris. He commenced the business which his sons now carry on about seven years ago. They have twelve two horse trucks in constant use besides number of wag- ons and do 2 very large part of the freight and express business of the city. "
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-01-06
PROBATE ADVERTISEMENTS.

nIsTRICr of LIToHFIELD ss. Probate Court Dec. U 3I, 1875. A
 Estate of Elwn T. o'oain, late of Goshen, Tn said District, deceAsed.
 The Court of Probate for the District of LitchAed hath limited and allowed six mohths from the date hereof for the creditors of said Estate exhibit their claims for settlement. Those wh0 neglect to present their accounts properly atessd, within said time. will be debarred recovery. All pers0ns indebted to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment to 4O-3w1 3.Ty JOHN H. O'CAIN, Administrator. nIsTRICT of RoXBURY ss. Probate Court, Dec. A, U 1873.
 Estate of Betsey Stoddard late of Roxbury in said District, deceased. The Court of Probate for the District of RoxburW hath limited and allowed six months from tine date hereof for the Creditors of said Estate, resented insolvent in which to exhibit their claims thereto and has appointed Aaron W. Fenn and stephen B. keeier of Roxbury, Commissioners to receive and anime said Claims
 Certified by HERMAN B. EASTMAN. Judge. The subscribers give notice that they shah maat at tne dwelling house of A. W. Fem in said Roxbury on me third Friday Of March, and the third Friday of June 1876, at o'clock in the forenoon on each of days for the purpose of attending on he bushes of said appointment.
 AAhoN ". FENN,
 STEPHEN B. KEELKR. commissioners. All persons indebted said Estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 VIM. NJ. P. SHELTON, Executor 4O-4w Litchheld, Conn.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-01-06

There seems to have notion in Germa- ny that the blowing up of asteamship to get insurances was rather character istic Yankee trick. It is not even certain that Thomassen of Bremerhaven notoriety is a Yankee. At any rate, there was meeting of Americans in Berlin to remon- strate against the notion that American business habits are responsible for Thom- assen. Queer reputation the people who flock from thls country to Europe must have given us therei
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-01-06

LYoN's .KATHARIoN prevents the. Hair from falling ont or turning gray, renews it's growth, and gives strength and vigor. It is delightfully."- perfumed, and makes a splendid dressing. It is the cheapest and most desirable Hair Tonic ever produced. Used by the elite. Price only 50 cents. s'2 -+s tz1 sG 1s O1u
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-01-06

E Join the procession If you have cough or cold. join the crowds that are hurrying to the drug stores for .''Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar" .. 1t is agreeable, quick to cure, and absolutely infallible. Sold by ali druggists. io
 Pike's Toothache Drops cure in l min- ute. .. ss,g ..as.F3.a 39-4w
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-01-06

The New York census enumerates 109 people over an hundred years of age in the state It is a suspicious circumstance that abont half of these are foreign born, F colored, and Indians. Local records of births do nst stand in the way of the foreign. negro, or Indian centena- rian.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-01-06

PYLE's DIETFc SALERATUs. s.--Universally acknowledged the best in use. Each pound bears the name of JAMES PYLE. None genuine without. 12 1y
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-01-06

The next quarterly meeting of the Litch- field county Medical Association will be held at the Clarke House, Winsted, Conn, on Tuesday, January Il, 1s76,a Il o'clock, a. m. A paper will be presented by Dr. H. W. Buel on the subject for discussion. Medical Thermometry."
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-01-06
OLIVER DlrsoN & CO.

C,H. DStsom G Co., 1 J.E. Ditnan & O., <, I'll Broadway, Successors to Lee Walker New York, Philadelphia.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-01-06
JAMES HuET1xsroS, Judge.

JAHk5 I1UNIINGLUN1 Suuges- The Subscribers give notice that they shall meet at the Probate office in said Woodbury the 1Ath day of January and the 14th day of March, lS76 10 o'clock in the forenoon each of said days for the purpose of attending on the business of said appointment
 WILL WILLIS A; A; STRONG Commissioners. All persons indeoted said Estate are requested to make immediate payment to 4 ..8 4
 Ss-4w GRANDSON BEARDSLEY, Trustee'
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-01-06

NIsTRTCT of LitchHeld ss Probate Court, Dec. 40, U 1875.
 Estate of Melissa Bisse late of Litchfeld in said District, deceased.
 The Court Of Probate for the District of Litchhed hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of said Estate exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to Fl esent their claims, properly atesed, within said time will be debarred recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 S8-3w LAWRENCE BIS6ELL, Administrator.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-01-06

nISTRICT of LITCHFIELD ss. Probate Court. 0 December Is, 1875. ,
 Estate of Jason Curtiss late of Iitch6eld in said District, deceased. -at.ty sf2b t s75
 The Court of Probate for the District of Litcheld hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors said Estate to exhibit theR claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly Attesed within said tine will bs debarred recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate requested to make immediate payment to 38-3w JOSEPH H. HOPKINS, Adm. RESTRICT of Woodbury ss. Probate Court, Dec IA, D1S75.
 Estate of Frank P Thomas of Woo1buFy in said Dis- trict assigning deDtor.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Woodbury hath limited and allowed three months from tho date hereof for the Creditors of said Estate represented insolvent in which to exhibit their claims thereto: and has appointed Willis A. Strong and James Tyler, Esq. of said Woodbury, Commissioners to receive and 0x- anime said claims. -.ty t g-tt. 4ss.a
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Litchfield enquirer., 1876-01-06
To ConsumptIves
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

DEPORT of the Condition of the First Ma n tional Bank of Lltchtield. at Ltchfeld. in the State of Connecticut, al the close of busi ness, December 17tl, 1875.
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