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Litchfield enquirer., 1877-03-01

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Litchfield enquirer., 1877-03-01
Cornwall.

MR. EDrToR:-It is reported that Dr. Sanford intends to remove from West Cornwall and locate on the Plain. We should be better satisfied with this ar- engagement than West Cornwall people would be, as they would sadly miss their genial physician should he remove from their midst. We have been without a physician since the death of. Dr. North, and in the absence of doctor we have been remarkably healthy. Some say it is be- cause no one dares to be sick; but our un- dertaker has another theory started in re- gard to the matter, and he signs either for work of grace or doctor.
 '.DIcKEY."
 Then follows reiteration of the views of former letter regarding the recent revival and pretty sharp criticism of ''Damon's" reply; but, as this controyer- sy has gone about as far, if not farther, already. than is profitable, we must de- cline to give it further space in our col umns, excepting only the closing sen. tence which can hardly occasion further dispute: '.As for the Christians of South Cornwall, we have no fear but that God will take care of his own. ED ENQ
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-03-01
HarWlnton

ARBIvA1s.-Mr. Chauncy Reed and fam. fly from New Haven.
 It is rumored that Jordan Smith, oi Cotton Hollow, IS going to rent the Ly- man Perkins farm, the coming year and Little Ghonnie has rented the Capt Noble farm. MT. Albert Allen is repairing his horse barn.
 Most of our schools are closed. The Centre school closed last week premature ly, on account of whooplng cough.
 THE SIcK.-Mrs. Wm Burden is slight ly improving. The infant daughter of MT. Norman Barber is very sick. Mir. Cyrus Barber and Hubert Parsons have each cut 8 foot the last week.
 LITTLE G. GIMCRACK.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-03-01
Thomaaton.

The Grey Family exhibited in Ameri- can Hall two nights. this past week. A we'll filled house on both nights enjoyed their entertainment.
 On Wednesday night, about 10 o'clock. VIC had the pleasure of seeing @ meteor. It resembled ball of fire about foot in diameter. which described an arc in the heavens directly over the Gen. ter. It then burst, and, for about a sec ond or two. the whole place was brilliant ly lighted up. Those who saw it say that it surpassed anything they ever be- fore witnessed.
 Miss Ludella l.. Peck read in the M. E. church on Friday evening to a large and appreciative audience. This lady was pupil of Prof. Hubbard. and does credit to her teacher. Among her selec- tions, she read the ''Death of Poor Joe, /" from Dickens Bleak House." which was excellently rendered. Her voice is one of wonderful fexibility, and was tax edto its utmost when she read the "Bob. o-Link" and "The Creed of the Bells" Her reading of the latter piece was a great success. The audience was convulsed with laughter at her reading of Laugh. in out in meetin'." Everybody was ap' parently pleased with her reading and we congratulate the lady on the favora' ble impression she made in this place.
 The M. E. Church will hold extra meetings on Tuesday and Thursday even. ing. Pastor Still preaching.
 More snow here, which means plenty of slush in . few days. c.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-03-01
For Sale Cheap :!

A HOUSE, harn, and blacksmith shop at West Corn - Esls Conn. The house is known as the Efing- nam -, nouse. nov occupied by wm. Howard, and Is vel csiculated for store or saloon. E For psrticulars address,
 .... aesst.as# A. T. RoRABAcK, &aA Canaan, Conn.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-03-01

We give below two more deferred let 1 ters:
 ELLswoRTH. We have had almost April weather for some time past until within few days, when February begins to show something of the lion. c " &2-blg 4ksr1 There was tremendous wind, Tues. day morning and people feared their roofl would blow off. In the evening the spell- ing school tackled the dictionary again though the cold weather lessened the at- tendandance. Charlie Hall was the win ner.
 Quite q number of the neighbors went from here out to the union meeting at Sharon short time since
 The roads are so bad that it is neither good sleighing or wagoning.
 MT. Rathburn's funeral was attended from the M. B. Church. February 4th. He was formerly resident of this place. -"Ciint'~is back again at his black smithing. We noticed splendid boquet of flow CTS on the pulpit of the Congregational church, one Sunday evening. recently. Quite rarity for this time of the year. We presume they were furnished by Miss Kellogg. as we see splendid ones from time to time in her bay window.
 News is scarce. and money more so,- until the Presidential question is settled.
 OIT1s.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-03-01
wooDBURY.

No news items from here in several weeks speaks not we'll for your reporter.
 -Sociable and concert. surprise party and fellowship meeting, have succeeded each other rapidly and should have had, at least, passing notice. Most worthy of this was the series of fellowship meet ings of Congregational churches in this section which have been largely attended, and of increased interest to the last, held at Roxbury, last week. Greater religious interest and some conversions are report ed as result to the churches. inspiring hope that richer blessings are in store for them.
 The recent organ concert in the First Congregational church, by MT. Stillman of Lakeville, and a few Woodbury vocal ists. was artistic and a success. The in- strumental was brilliant and the vocal part we'll sustained. doing credit to the performers and affording the large au- dience a rich entertainment.
 The town has been made lively for several weeks past by surprises and so- ciables in various neighborhoods-from Minortown to Weekeepeemee, West-slde and Middle Quarter. The last, on Mon. day evening, at the house of Mir. J. G. Curtiss, one of our popular representa- tives, was to him indeed a surprise. The foul weather kept many at home but his friends, without distinction of sect ol party, numbering about sixty, paid their respects to Mir. c. and wife, receiving Q cordial welcome. The spacious parlors were filled with smiling faces, and conver. sation and music enlivened tho hours un. til call to the dining room revealed 6 table richly spread by the ladies of the party, with coffee, cake and fruits. which received the proper attention, and at 6 seasonable hour the visitors left for their homes, we'll pleased with the evening". entertainment and leaving pleasant mem. ories behind them.
 The blue birds have been filling the air with melody the past warm days: Ii Spring coming, or have they made a mis take. Y.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-03-01
Deaths

On the 20th of February, at the resi-. dence of her son-in-law, Edmund 0. Bram hall, East Hamilton place. Jersey city, Mrs. Mary Lord, relict of the late Phineas Lord of this Town. aged 99 years and ' months.
 In this town on the 23d inst, James son of Robert and Fanny Cameron, aged I2 years and months. His remains have been taken to Philadelphia for -iuterment.
 At Brooklyn. N. r.. Feb 18th, Mrs. Nancy Wright. widow of the late Amass Wright. Esq. of Brooklyn, aged 81 years.
 At Norfolk, Feb. 26th, Sarah B. Gay lord, aged 34 years.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-03-01
Marr1a2eS.

At Philadelphia. February 18th. in St. Philips Church, by the Rector, Daniel l.. Baldwin, of Elkton. Md. and Georgi- ana Ray, eldest daughter of the late Dr. Ray, of Meadville, Pa.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-03-01
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Litchfield enquirer., 1877-03-01

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Ea5uIaER cLUssIMo RATES.

Or AemnEd cSzntE subscribers may not often be aha szks sASHzt@ge Of the low rates offered large ezzAS kT 2S4 E1=zzEces and Periodicals For tneif .nruzszre sza a an extra indueement to new coun- sy Axhm=xAsEx w~ wM send the following periodicals aaeuw~kx xvs~rxfhs<z. in coanectfOn with the EN- Grxxrms 1Ae Fx5ceS annexed:
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-03-01

AammgN Can't be made by every agent every month GWUN in the business we furnish, but those. wiIl- A011 ing to work can easily earn dozen dollars WUUO day right in their own localities. Have no
 room to explain here. Business pleasant and honorable Women, and boys and girls do as well men. We will furnish you compiete Outht free. The business pays potter than anything ese We will bear expense of starting you. Particulars free Wfto and see. Farmers and mechaI ics. their cons ana daughters and all classes in need of paying work nt home, should write to and learn all about the work at once. Now is the time. Don't delay. Address.
 1yA TRUE CO, Augusta, Maine.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-03-01
Births.

At Harwinton, daughter to MT. and Mrs. George Alfred.
 In this town, Feb. 27th. son to MT. and Mrs Eugene Davidson.
 At Norfolk, Feb. 21st, e daughter to Edward L.. and Sarah B. Gaylord.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1877-08-08
der control and backed with lossoDed

der control and backed with lesSeued
fires
Listen !" suddenly cried Jim.
eyes, number six is coming; but we
don't fear her now p said DrUcie, with
a smile. "Tom and his passengers are
safe on the switch"
The next moment number six dash
ed by, and Drucie laughed and actu.
ally clapped her hands.
The meeting between Tom Gray and
his love caunot be described,
"Your head light seemed meteor" /"
he said to her "and ] knew your voice
i don't know why. l guess you
made time coming down"
Time" cried jim, II don't think
the wheels touched the rails more than
half the time. fit had been day, the
mile stones would have looked like a
rake"
There was a laugh at the boys ex-
aggeration, aud when Tom took Dru-
Gle aside he kissed her.
1t was not the only kiss she got that
night, for all the women on the train
kissed the girl who had saved their
lives, and Tom Gray said he wouldn't
get jealous when the moustached pas
sengers bent over Drucie, blushing
like rose.
The story of Drucie's feat crept into
the papers and though my story may
be old to some Of my readers, ] have
told it because l believe it will beal
repetition. a'
Dick Lambert fsrgave Drucie fol
running away with his engine, anC
jim, the FIRE boy, never grows weary
Of telling Of that run"
Tom Gray is still on the road, bu
Drucie does not listen to the click
click of the souuder any more, Every
night at eight she holds q little boy
up to the window, and be cries papa,
and claps his little hands as an cngin,
dashes by.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1877-08-08

A DVERTISERS send % cents 10 Geo.
n 2. Rowell e Co, II Park Row, n. Y,
for their Eighty-page Pamphlet, showing
cost of advertising is Al
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1877-08-08

stead Of investing it at home, some
thing of the old fashioned conteutment
might return to the land. The pas.
sion for pleasure and dissipation has
gone through all classes and driven
the people into wild and unwise ex-
traAgances, wherefore we should be-
glad to see the popular tendencies take
more wholesome direction, and earn.
estly recommend the rival plowing
among all such young Americans as
have leisure and opportunity TO in.
dulge in that noble pursuit.-N 7.
World.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1877-08-08
w. c. CoRURN, NJ. D,

PHYSICIAN q SURGEON offers his
L services TO the people Of Forest 20.
Waving had an experience OF Twelve
Years in constant practice, DR.. Coburn
guarantees TO give satisfaction. DR.. Co
burn makes Speciality Of the treatment
0i Nasal, Throat, Lung and all other
Chronic or lingering diseases. Having
Investigated all scientific methods OF cur
ing disease and selected the good from all
HyStens, he will guarantee reliof or cure
la al cases where a cure Is possible No
Charge for Consultation. All fees will be
reasonable. Professional visits made at
all hours, Parties al a distance can con-
sult him by letter.
Offire and Residence second building
hslow the Court House, Tfonesta, Pa. OF
ice days Wednesdays and Saturdays. 25tf
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1877-08-08

When boy has been off all day,
contrary TO the express wish Of his
mother, aud on approaching the home.
stead at night, with an anxious and
cautious tread, finds company at tea
the expression of confidence and rec
titude which suddenly lights up his
face cannot be reproduced on canvas.
Don't put too much conhdence in
a lovers VOWS and sishs, sald Mrs.
Paltington TO her niece "let him tell
you that you have lips nke strawber-
ries and cream, checks ike tarua-
tion, and eyes like au asterlsk hut
such things olJeuer come from "a
der head than tender heart.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1877-08-08
The Revival of an Obsolete Pastime

In these days, when polo and lawn
tennis and oroquet are so popular, aud
everybody is rackng his brains to in
vent new game with which to am use
the youth OF America, we should like
to suggest the revival Of pastime that
was much in vogue among former
generation. 1t is sad to think that
such healthy aud lively means Of
pleasure should have gone out of fash
ion as much as it has, and that only
unpreteutiuus persons in out. the-way
places devote themselves to it. 1t is
spring and autumn amusement de-
sighed for the country. To play the
game fairly requires a twenty acre lot.
Each player needs, to begin with, a
team Of good horses aud a very pecu-
liar-looking chariot which cuts through
the sod with its sharp point, and has
only one wheel at the side to serve
rather to guide its course than aid in
its running. The driver hangs on be
hind, laying hold Of two light handles
which project in the rear for his con
venience. The rate of progress across
a field is of necessity slow, but the
course is very exciting, especially
where the ground is stony, in which
case the driver, tying the reins Of the
horses about his waist, is compelled TO
use great dexterity and strength to
keep his chariot in its proper furrow
and is jolted like a couple of lovers
,;tt;,- 81, a. b,,I- kcorI fnhe ~, -, n
consists in traversing the field from
one side TO another, day alter day, un-
til the whole surface is overturned,
when the ground presents a series of
long, regular ridges of clay, drying in
the sun and looking desolate but eX-
tremeIy picturesque, This sport is so
fascinating that those addicted to it
continue at it from sunrise to sunset,
scarcely taking intermssions for their
meals, and they grow brown, hardy
and manly with the exercise To pre-
pare The field for the continuance OF
the game is a work Of great pains and
no little time. The monoLonous ridges
Of brown or yellow clay have to be
| broken down TO an even surface, aud
to effect this an ingenious instrument,
called harrow, has been invented,
which is a frame set with a great num-
Der of iron teeth. When this is drag
ged rapidly backward and forward
over the field it reduces il in time to a
pleasant level plain marked with deli
cate wrinkles. Ii is then Necessary to
sprinkle in the ground some cereal,
such as wheat, oats or barley, in or
der that by means OF a new growth
preparation for another sod may be
laid. And when this grain crop isNSi
down the grouRd is in such q coBdi'
tion that II viii be ready for q renew
ly Of the garoe during the next season
In this prosaic description we have
aimed merely at giving definite idea
of the sport, and have avoided any
idle disquisitions on its beauties. Suf
fee il to say that when il was popular
the whole country blossomed like th'
rose. and the foundations of our pros
oer.ty we're laid, and if our youni
nen could be induced to take up thu
obsolete pastime again and desist irou
darEiug 10 cities for more artiicia
amusemeuts, spending their preeioJ
| .u summer travels and squauderini
their spare cash in European tours in
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1877-08-08
FOR EST HOUSE,

C A. WARNER PRoPRIFToE. Opposite
.. Court House, 1ionesta, Pa. Just
opeaed. Everything new and clean and
fresh. Tho best OF liquors kept constantly
en hand. A portion Of the public patron
age Is respectfully solicited. 4-l7-lY
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1877-08-08
MFRS. G.. MI. HEATH,
DREssMAKER, Tionesta, Pa.

MRS. HEATH has recently moved to
IFA this place for the purpose Of meeting
want which tho ladies Of the town and
county have for long time known, that
Of having n dressmaker Of experience
among them. am prepared 30 make all
kinds Of dresses in the latest styles, and
guarantee satisfaction. Stamping for braid
Ing and embroidery done in the best man
nor, with the newest patterns. All ask
Is talr trial. Residence on Elm Street,
in the Acomb Building. IT,
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1877-08-08
". RsNNEAR.
n. b. SMILEY.
Lawrence House,
CENrRA Al. HOUSE,

BONNER 4 AGNEW BLOCK. L.
- AaxRw, Proprietor. This is q new
Reuse, and has Just boon fitted up for the
eeeonm odation Of the public. a portion
OF INC patronage of the public is solicited.
ss-Iy
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-01-30
A Brace OF Murders.

ST. LOUIS, January 2o.-The proper
name of the young man murdered at
the Theatre Comique, this morning, Is
A. V. Lawrence. He was formerly from
Cambridge. o. Wiener his murderer,
was arrested at an early hour this morn
ing, and placed in Jail.
Another murder was committed some
time last night, about seven miles from
this city. An old man named John
Bishop, seventy-fve years old,
well known in this section,
had been at the Seven Mile House with
some friends during the evening, and at
nine o'clock left for his home not far
away. This morning his dead body was
found by the roadside, q short distance
from the tavern, his head being partly
submerged In little marsh. His pockets
were turned inside out, and his boots
were gone. 1t is supposed that some of
the gang of foot. pads who have infested
that part OF the country during the win
ter, suffocated the old man In the marsh,
then rifed his pockets and stole his boots.
Later information from the country is
to the effect that John Bishop, reported
murdered near the Seven Mile House
last evening, was very drunk when he
left the house, and circumstances go TO
show that he fell into ditch OF soft
mud and water, and not being able to get
up, was smothered. The rflng o! his
pockets ard stealing of his boots is sup.
posed TO have been done BY some ne
groes who. passed along the road aud saw
that the old man was either dead or
helpless.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-01-30
Decision In the south Carolina Gu
bernaforial Case.

COLUMBIA, January 20. - Circuit
Judge Carpenter rendered the following
decision to-day, on his return from
Washington: First, l find conclusions
OF law that d. H. cham berlain was not
on the 7th of December last legally in
stalled Us Governor OF South Carolina.
Second, Wade Hampton was not on the
l4th day of December, 1876, legally in
stalled into the Office of Governor CT
said State Third, The attempted in
st.llation of ID, Il. Chsmberlai.. being
Illegal and void it did not operate in
law rs resignation of his office
as Governor, which he held al that time,
as by the constitution the Governor
holds his Office FOR two years and until
his successor is chosen and qualified, and
rs there has been no legal qualification
OF his successor, ID. Ii. Chamberlain Is
lawfully in possession OF the executive
office, and entitled to discharge the tunc-
tions OF the same until such qualification
takes place.
a case similar 10 the one that induced
the above is now pending in the Supreme
Court.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-01-30
Electoral Bill Signed by the Presi'
dent.

WAsHISGToS, January 29.-The
President at ten o'clock to-day signed
the electoral count bill, and sent special
message to the Senate announcing his
approval.
The President, in his message spprOv-
ing the &c. providing for counting the
electoral vote, says be believes the bill
gives assurance that the result OF the
election will be accepted without resist.
snce from supporters Of disappointed
candidates, and that the highest officer
shall not hold his place with question.
ed title of right. The message also al.
ludes 70 the imminent peril the country
has escaped through the adoption OF the
act
The document further declares that in
no instance had the President OF the
Senate exercised the power of deciding
disputed election returns. In such case
as this, where the result is involved IN
doubt, il is the duty OF the law making
power to provide in advance lawful
mode of settling the difficulty. One OF
the two candid ates must hsve been elect
ed. and il would be deplorable sight 10
witness q controversy as 10 which should
receive or hold the office. oparty or ciIi-
zen loving their country can sacrifice
too much in preserving their country.
True liberty and progress can only exist
through cheerful obedience 20 consiiiu-
ticnal law. The bill is calculated TO
NEE; the present question ard ihe'coupiry
needs and requires peace AID harmony
between all sections.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-01-30
The Policy Of Russin.

VIENNA, January 29.-The Montd9s
Rere,l, semi-official, says it has reason TO
believe that the expected Russian circu.
lar will open an entirely new phase OF
the eastern question. The note will re-
duce the present situation TO one OF the
following alternatives: viii the powers
attribute q mere plstonic character 10 the
views they expressed ut the conference,
or will they bring more
rigorous pressure upon the Porter
The former Won probably re-
suit in procssstipstion OF the latter 10
the further independent action OF Rus
sis. In any case the Porte must hasten
lis movements il it intends by carrying
out its constitution aud BY :he conclu-
sion of peace with Servis and Monte.
negro, to deprive Russia of all grounds
for INTERPRETATION. The MOnt0gs Recen
concludes ~ follows: "Although the
danger of war Is not immInently
threatening, it can only be banished
from the political horizon BY great er-
ertions."