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Litchfield enquirer., 1877-05-10

HE FULLY ENDORSES THE ACTLON UT AEoSho'
 BRUTUs, CAssIUS AND OTHERS.
 But the humbug of reporting sermons is even grosser yet. In an article Tn last weeks New York Observer, Dr. Prime remarks as follows:
 Monday morning we have fearful del- uge of reported sermons. Some of them are made without even hearing the dls' course. A reporter takes two or three churches, and flies from one to another: gets part of one and another sermon: asks what was the text: writes out what he Can gIean: draws on his fancy for the most of it, and that is the report Some pastors in this city have told noe that sermons have been attributed to them of which they never said one word! Others have had the first part of their discourse re- ported, and the conclusion invented.
 But this is not the worst. A periodical is now issued, professlng to give the ser mons of the day: these reports Tn the newspapers, thus manufactured. are re- printed as the actual discourses of the living preachers. have known these re- ports to be sent to the preacher for his correction; and, on his declining to per form the impossible task. the horrible tumble of unmitigated nonsense was em- balmed in the periodical and sent out to the world. This is fraud on the rellg ious public, deserving exposure and pun ishment.
 Dr. Prime has had deep personal occa- sion to mourn the inaccuracies, and the waggshness of the reporters. When lec- turing on the East, last winter, the papers made him Say that while he was in Con stantinople the Sultan invited hlm to wis., 1t his harem and that he did so! Some wag did the incident into rhyme, and the Doctor got many letters from astonished friends, all over the Union, enquiring into the tHuth of the story. His lecture on "Wit m the Pulpit" met with still worse luck. "And now," says he, ''I am getting letters filled with abuse; one calls me a liar and mass of stupidity, and desti- tute of 'brains and religion too;' and all this because well-meaning but incompe tent reporter made me say what I never thought of sayiug. and would not have said if Lad thought of It.
 Being not, as race, very familiar wltk sacred thiugs, the reporters often make frightful hash of pulpit discourses from pure ignorance of their subject matter One who employed the phonetic plan o writing short hand, which omits tie VOW els, made Dr. Bethune's remark that tho devil "sowed tares" over into ''sawe6 trees" .Dr. Prime even goes so far as tt give the following as @ fair illustration O the familiarity of reporters with religious literature:
 He was a very able reporter who WIT coming down Broadway, and seeing thu large sign, ''Panoram. of Bunyan's Pil grim's Progress" turned in to see it, bu was refused admission. He said, '1'm member of the press, reporter on th' Daily --.'' Being told that he was 1 stranger and could not be admitted "Well, said he. "let me see MT. BUNYAN he'll let me in"
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-05-10

nlsTRICT OF LITCH FIELD, ss. Probate Court. O May. 9th, 1877.
 Estate of Lucius Grswold, late of Iitchfed in sai Listrict, deceased.
 Pursuant to order from the Court of Probate for said District. will be sold at Public Auction Co the highest bidder, the 17th uay of May, at clock in the afternoon tunless previously dispos~d of at pri vate sae), much of the Real Estate of said dec~as ed. will raise the of Five Hundred and Sixty eight dollars and one cent Sale to take place at the late residence of said deceased in said Iitchaeld. Terms made known at time of sale.
 6-1WA E, H. WRIGHT.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-05-10

We are in receipt of a pretty Easter Hymn. composed by Mfr. R. s Frary. OrRanist of the Second Congregational Church at Winsted. It is the first of g series of 12 pieces to be published in pamphlet fern. The price of this num- ber is 10 cents.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-05-10

The New Haven County Representatives have held meeting at which they recog- nised the new board, and now the old commissioner have brought quo rar- ydufO. to decide the matter.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-05-10

Dickerman Son, of South Norwalk, advertises an immense quantity of Car pets and fancy goods, in this issue. A visit to the store will convince the pur- chasers that their goods are as low in price, and equal in quality to any in New York.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-05-10
nIsrRIcT OF LITCHFfELD. ss Probate ceui

nIsTRICT OF LITCHFIELD ss. Probate Court, O May 1st I877
 Estate of Harvey P Merwn, late of Goshen, in said district, deceased. The Administrator upon said Estate, prays the ap- poiutment of Comm ssionets there
 Ordered, that Commissioners to receive and decide upon the claims of the Creditors of said Estate be ap pointed at the Probate Office in Lftchheid the I2lh day of May 1877, nine o'clock forenoon: and said Administrator is ordered to cite by advertising in newspaper published Litchfeld County all personN interested to appear at said time and place be hea relative to said appointment.
 Certified by
 6-lw GEO, NJ, WOODRUFF Judge
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-05-10

The application of the "Flat" for con- solidation of the two Winstrd post-offices will be tried before special agent of the Department. The Herald politely replies to an article from the pen of the founder of that paper with the argument that T. M. 0. wrote it one Sunday when he was intoxicated "Hot liners" of this telling kind, are flying wildly through the col ums of the three papers of that excited borough, and the post-ofice agent has an enjoyable time in prospect. Pinney. of the Press. seems actually to enjoy the fun, but such broils are foreign to the good-nature of Joseph, of the Herald.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-05-10
The People Want Proof.

There is no medicine prescribed by physicians, or sold by Druggists, that carries such evidence of it's success and superior virtue as BnscHEE's GERMAN SYR- UP for severe Coughs, Colds settled on the breast, Consumption, or any disease of the Throat and Lungs. A proof Of that fact is that any person afflicted. can get Sample Bottle for 10 cts. and try it's superior effect before buying the regular size at 75 cents It has lately been intro duced in this country from Germany and it's whnderful cures are astonishing every one that use it. Three doses will relieve any case. Try it. Sold by A. s. Wright < Go. Lltchfeld
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-05-10
FOR SALE.

FARM of eleven acres, with house, barn, and A other buildings, situated mile north of Litc- field village the Goshen road This farm is suIta- ply proportioned in meadow pasture, and woodland, with thrifty orchard of grafted fruit is well aered with unEaing springs. Possession given immediate ly Price twenty-five hundred dollars.
 IRA EE5tel GEORGE MATTHEWS. LitchAeld, March 2s, 1877. 52tf
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-05-10

The expiration of the sewing machine patents has already brought down prices materially. The price of the Singers Machine has gone down from S60 to $3O. The poverty.stricken patentees who have been selling heretofore at profit of six hundred per cent will now have chance to do business at a somewhat smaller profit. A discriminating public ought not to forget the efforts of Messrs. Ste phen A. Kellogg and Wm. H. Barnum for the continuance of this oppressive mono poly.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-05-10

The latest reports from the seat of war leave the fall of Kars uncertain; but show that the Russians are maneuvering to
 turn the Turkish position between that place and Ezernm. the capital of Armenia.
 which indicates that Kars has either al- ready surrendered or that it will soon do
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-05-10

We are indebted to Mir. Sheldon Whit tIssey of New Preston for several finely preserved specimens of winter apples.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-05-10

We desire to say good word about the business of the celebrated Dry Goods and Carpet dealers, ,Messrs. Hall x Read of Bridgeport. Each season finds their sales increasing and there is every reason why it should be a good place to trade. This firm makes all their ingrain carpets thereby saving their customers one profit. They buy their Domestic goods direct from the manufacturers-they sell every article at the lowest market rates-they love their business and are determined to please the public. When in Bridgeport. go and see theI..
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-05-10

J. M. Potter of Norwalk, has the largest stock of Pianos. Organs, sheet music. Violins &c., of any dealer in Fairfield or Litchfeld counties. Hesells instruments on installments. Write him or call at his music store. NUwalk. Conn. 6-1m*
 J. H. Folsom, Artistic Photographer, Danbury. Conu. Ivory Finish Photo graphs and Life size portraits speciality. Cali and see our new styles of Promenade, Cabinet and Card Photographs. We ask an Inspection Of oar work, for which we were awarded Medal and Diploma at the Centennial Exhibition. <
 False impression.
 It is generally supposed by certain class of citizens. who are not practical wor experienced, that Dyspepsia cannot in- variably be cured, but we are pleased to say that GREEN s AUGUST FLOWER has nev CT. to our knowledge, failed to cure Dys- pepsia and Liver Complaint in all its forms such as Sour Stomach, Oostiveness, Sick Headache, palpitation of the Heart. low spirits, &c &c. Out of 30 900 dozen lbotties sold last year. not slngle failure was reported, but thousands of compli- mentary letters received from Druggists of wonderful cures. Three doses will re- lieve any case. Try it. Sample Bottles, 10 cents. Regular Size 75 cents:c For sale by A. s. Wright < Co.,, Litchfeld.
 New cure for Disease-read this and 1t may say your life.
 Persons afflicted with any Long stand ing Disease should try the new and won- derfHllv successful treatment of the AL BIoN MEDICAL INSTITUTION of Saratoga Springs, N. r. No fees are charged until cure IS effected; and any person who is unable to visit the Institution can procure prescription for trial free of charge. by forwarding a statement of the case. All manner of Long standing Diseases ! are cured. no matter If older Phys1clans have failed, such as Liver and Kidney Complaints. Dyspepsia. Spinal Weakness, and Female Diseases of the worst form, Scrofulous Eruptions, &c.; Nervous De- bility, Vital Weakness or Depression-a weak or exhausted and gloomy feeling, energy or courage-the result of mental over-work, excesses or indiscretions, &c. always cured.
 Address, with stamp for reply, DR. o. c. GAGE & Co.,, ALBION MEDICAL INSTITUTION. Saratoga Springs, N. Y.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-05-10
To Kent.

THE house of the subscriber in East Street for the X summer months. c. A. HTCKOX. February list, 1877.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-05-10

The case presented by the neglect of the voters of Bridgeport to regard the limitations of the new statute for minori- ty representation on town boards has re- suIted in decision by Judge Hitchcock that the old boards hold ever. Both par ties had voted for the full number of ofti- cers to be chosen, disregarding the recent law which limits them to simple major ity of each board.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-05-10

nIsTRICr OF wOoDBURY, ss. Probate Court, U April 3Oth, 1s77
 Estate of Susan Bird late of Bethlehem, in said Dis trict Deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of woodbury, hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof, for the Creditors of said Estate to exhibit Gneir claims for settlement I hose who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested within said tune, will be debarred recovery. All persons indebt payment to
 6-3w THEODORE BIRD, Executor.
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Notice

THE annual sale of alips in ss. Michasls Church will take place on Monday, May llth, 1877. at o'clock D. m.
 Litchheld, May let. 1877. S-90
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-05-10

Attention is called to the advertise ments from Danbury, of E. H. Marsh & Co.,, the. Turner House, Hopp & Cohn, and Benedict Brothers. These are all new advertisements, and they offer great inducements,
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-05-10
PROBATE ADVERTISEMENTS,

nIsTRICT OF LIrCHFIEI.p ss. Probate CouT, ( April 1s, 1877. ' Estate of clara M.'Wheeer, late of Goshen. in said district deceased. "
 The Court of Probate for tue District of litcbseld hath limited and allowed six months from the dstc claims for settemeht. Those wh, neglect Io 1,resr, their accounts properly atest,d. within said tin viii be debarred recovery. Ali persons indebted to sRtd estate requested to make immediate payment to 3w4 ARTHUR D. CATLIN.
 Administ ator with the Will annexed
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-05-10

Young salmon or gritse are being caught in the Connecticut river, says the Hartford Times:
 They are evidently the young salmon of 1875 that were matched in the upper wa tsrs of the river from the spawn placed there by fish the commissioner, and having spent perhaps 6 year and half at sea, are now returning, by their unerring in akinct. to the river of their birth.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-05-10

no the Probate Court for the District of woodbury: | The undersigned, an In> >olvent Debtor, residing in Woodbury in said District and whose estate is in settlement in said Court under the Act estas Of
 eceased and Insolvent persons pat title 1S chap II of revised ststutes" respectfully asks the Court hat an allowance be made him out of said Ektate for the necessary support of himself and family, by
 tatute in such cases made and provided, he having first complied with the conditions contained Tn the 30th section of said chapter and part, Dated WoCdbury, April 3Oth, 1871. HENRY Nj. ALLEN, AssignOr. District of Woodbury, Probate Court ss. Ordered that the foregoing application be heard and determined at the Probate Ofic- in Woodbury on the l4th day of May, 1877, a o'clock forenoon,
 nd that notice thereof be published two weeks in two weekly papers printed to tho place where said Estate is in settlement and like notice uosted on the signpost in said Woodbury.
 5-2w JAMES HUNTINGTON, Judse.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-05-10
3w4 "A as 7asst LEHMAN W, CUTLER, Clerk.
nIsTRIcT OF LITCHF1ELp, ss, Probate Cour,

DIsTRICT OF LITCHFIELD. ss Probate Court, U April 2lst, 1872
 Estate of Laura Collins, late of Goshen ill said Dis. trict, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Lchheld, hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of said Estate to exhibit heir claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly atesed, within said time. will be debarred-a recovery. All persons in- iebted to said Estate are requested to make immtdl- ate payment to
 53WH FESSENDEN IVES, Administrat
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-05-10

Do YOU WANT TO BUILD -oR REPAIR A BUILDNe?-Send or go to E. J. Hill, Nor walk, Conn.,. and your orders, accom- panied by cash or good references. will be filled with the best material at reasonable prices. Every thing, made of wood, that goes into house. for sale. at wholesale and retail. Danbury and Naugatuck rail- road runs through his yard and customers can rely on prompt delivery. 3m.
 SULPHUR BATHS cents. The benef- cial results of Sulphur Baths are too well known to require comment. The effects of Glenn's Sulphur Soap in the bath are truly electrical, completely deodorizing offensive accumulations, and thoroughly purifying the entire surface of the body. Sold by all Druggists, 9 cents.
 Hills Hair & Whisker Dye, black or brown, 50 cts. 3w4
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-05-10

A a Court of Probate holden at watertown within 6A and for the District of Watertown, on the nth day of April A. D. 1877.
 Present, A. NJ HunRuford Esq, Judge. On motion of Sarah Perry Executrx of the last will and tests of Nathaniel H. Perry, late of watertown, Sith iu said district deceased
 This Court doth decree tn tt six months be allowed and limited for the creditors of said Estate to exhib it their claims against the to the EH ecutrx and irects that putlic notice be given of this order by advertising in newspaper published in Litchheld iu Litchield County and by posting copy thereof on the public sigppost in said Town of watertown, nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt.
 Certified from Record,
 3w4 LEHMAN CITTI,ER- Clerk-
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5-2w JAMES HUNTINGTON, Judge

RESTRICT OF wOODBURY, ss. Probate Court, D April Sd, 1877.
 Estate of William D. Flower of Bethlehem, in said district Assigning Debtor.
 The Court of Probate for the District of woodbury hath limited and allowed three months from the date uf this Order for the Credi of said Estate represen ed insovent in which to exhibit their claims against said estate and has appointed Leonard l.. .Hochkss or WCodbury and Phineas B. Randall of MorriS, Com missioners to receive and examine said caims.
 iRndL Lrr
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-05-10

Another ''kidnapping" case has soocar- rcd, thin time m Meriden. Mrs. John H. Carrier has been arrested at the instance of her husband for abducting their son, . boy of twelve. Itappears from the Re- publican, of that place, that Carrier had been misconducting in such way as to cause separation. Hehas already "posted' her. and finally prosecuted her under the statute for ''kidnapping's her own son. We have not learned the final result of the case. if trial has been reached.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-05-10

RESTRICT OF CORNWALL, ss. Probate Court. U May 5th, 1877.
 Estate Of Isaac Wedge, late of Cornwall in said Die tr:ct GecCa ased.
 The Court of Probate for the Tistrict of Cornwall hath limited and allowed six months from date here for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their .;laims tor settlement. Those who neglect to pre- sent their accounts properly attested within said Gime, will be drbarred recovery. All persons in- debte t said estate, requested to make imn,edi ate payment to
 6-3w" FLORA WEDGE, Administrator.
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make immediate payment to
 5-4W MARVIN s. TODD, Trustee.

ABSTRACT OF woODBURY, ss. Probate Court ~ May 1st, 1877.
 Estate of William D. Flowers of Bethlehem in said District an assigning debtor.
 Pursuant to an order from the Probate Court for tue District of Wood6ury directing to sell all the ral Estate of said assigning Debtor. shall sell all said Real Estate public auction Saturday the 2 lay of May 1877, at o'clock afternoon Sale to take place on the premises in said Bethlehem.
 6-lW MARVIN S. TODD. Trnetee.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-05-10
rRIcT of L1TcHFiElD ss. Probate Court

DlSTRICT of LITCHFlELD ss. Probate Court IL April 18th, 1877.
 Estate of Christopher P. Wheeler, late of Goshenin said district, deceased.
 The Court 0f Probate for the District of Litchfeld has limited and allowed six mon. hs from the date hereof for the creditors of sa estate to exhibit their la;ms for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested ithin said time be debarred recovery. All persons indebted tn said estateare requested to make immediate pay neht to
 3w4 ARTHUR D. CATLIN. Adminislrator.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-05-10

HiEshkind, Parker < O., of New York, advertise in this issue their stock of ready made clothing. 'They have, hereto Suze. cold only to wholesale buyers. bus tAsy BOW offer their goods to retail ParcAasers at as favorable prices as can be foand anywhere in the city. This large warehouse. situated at the corner of 0und street and Broadway. ap ssairs, eOutains larger stock than any other house A Perso1al inspection of their store and stock during the pact week con- yineed us of these facts.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-05-10
FUNERAL OF THE
GRAFTON BY MARK ANTHONY 1!

AT THE CAPITOL.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-05-10

Perphaps the Turco-Russian war will throw some light on the efficiency of the different types of armOred war vessel of which the navies of the world are now chiefly composed. None of them have vet been subjected to the actual test oi battle. The prevalent opinion seems against the ''continents of iron" construct. cd in England, and in favor of smaller and more manageable ships. The success of England with the clumsy hulks of the Spanish armada is c case m point.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-05-10
IA JAMES HUNTINGTON. Judge,

JAMES N JWuRes The subscribers give notice that they shall meet at the Town Hall in said Bethlehem the 30th day of May and S0h day of July at 10 oclek in the forenoon each of sad days for the purpose of atendeDg to the business of said appopth ent.
 LEONARD L. HOTCHKISS,l c0,-,..,.,.-. PHINEAs B. RANDALL, CommisSioners' All persons indebted to said Estate requested Co make immediate payment to
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-05-10

RESTRICT OF WASHINGTON, ss. Probate Court. DApril 18th, 1877
 Estate of S. H. Lyman, late of New Preston in sad District, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Washing ton, hath limited and allowed six months from the late hereof, for the Creditors of said Estate repre- ented insolvent, in which to exhibit their claims thereto; and has appointed o. g. Seymour of Iich- field, Guy c. Ford and John S. Gurn of Washington, Commissioners to receive and examine said claims.
 Certified by HENRY H. MOREHGUsE, Judge. The subscribers give notice that tsey shall meet at the house of the deceased S. II. Lyman in said New Preston, the 18th day of June and the 18th day of October lS77 10 o'clock in the forenoon, each of said days for the purpose of attending the bus mess of said appointment.
 O. s. SEYMOUR, l GUY c. FORD, Commissioners. JOHN $. GUNE,
 All persons indebted to said Estate, eQuested to make immediate payment to
 A. x. BALDWIN, ! ,,,..-,-.. 4wi GEO. $. LYMAN, "Hsia'"'s'
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ABSTRACT OF LITCHFIELD ss. Probate Court
 1 April 21th, 1877.
 Estate of Thomas W. Beach, ,sate of Iitchheld, in said district, Insolvent Debtor. The Court ot Probate for the District of Lichheld hath limited and allowed three months the hereof for the creditors of said estate represented
 >olvent in which to exhibit their claims thereto; and
 has appointed Charles Adams and William n. Braman If said Town, Commissioners to rece;ve and decide upon said claDs and has ordered that ga C. mmis-
 oners meet at the office of said Adams. in said Litch ied on the 18th day of May and 2lst day of July
 l877 a o'clock in the forenoon of each of said days
 for the purpose of attending the business of said appointment.
 Certified from Record, GEO. NJ. W ODRUFF, Judge. All persons indebtedto said Estate are requested to make immediate payment to 4wk GEORGE A, HICKON, Trustea.