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Litchfield enquirer., 1878-02-21
Washington.

EVENTS OF THE PAST WEEg.--At special meeting of the Ecclesiastical Society, held on Saturday, the 9th inst, t was voted unani- mously, that we tender to Rev. George s. Thrall, the sun of o4e thousand dollars per year, and the use of the parsonage in good re- pair while he shall remain with us, and if ac- cepted, the contract may cease by either party's giving three p'onths notice of the same. We have no desire to write an obituary, but wish him successful ministry among us and long and useful life. We hope w. is not impatient for one
 -The Parish Sociable On Thursday evening, under the conduct Of Calhoun DisLfic;, was 6 success. Short readings were listened to with interest, and local and instrumental music by the Hayden family.
 The Aid Society met at J. s. Titus, on Wednesday evening and about forty were present. Quite company from the Center, we understand, attended surprise at Mir. Up sons, the same evening On Thursday evening the new Theological Reading Circle met at Deacon Hickox', also a select party. at s. s. Logan's, and number attended the lecture of Rev. Mr. Tuxburv at Bethlehem.
 Friday evening came the Reading of Miss Dargon, at the Hall, but your reporter, not having been present will leave it for 'J." to report.
 HOME MISSIONARY SoCrETY.-The Ladies Home Missionary Society will meet at the Parlor under the Hall, on Wednesday after noon of this week.
 JUDICIAL.-An' occasional correspondent" but feebly expresses the indignation felt by large portion of this community as to the sentence, of Judge Martin in regard to the two criminal cases from this place. Sometimes, common sense, and the nature of the case may reach what is proper and right to be done better than the law, which according to your state ment, Mir. Editor, does not meet all cases. Is an attempt to murder no crime ? Was Craig's life and liberty in any danger if he had stop ped and talked with Wyant and convinced him that he had been guilty of no misde- meanor ? If hail man on the street, does that justify him in turning round and shooting me down? and have l no redress for this? Ac- cording to the law, the verdict of the jury and the sentence of Judge Martin, it is pretty small. In regard to the sentence in the other case, it is no better. It was an aggravated of fence. Several years ago, we had case of this kind, tried at the County bar less serious A verdict was at once given, and his Hon. Judge Seymour gave sentence of seven years in State Prison. Is Judge Martin so careful of criminals, or is he disciple of Col. Robert Ingersoll? s.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-02-21
-The enumeration of scholars has been
 ade for this town. with the following results:

The total is 686 as against 712, last year. he difference is mainly owing to changes in order districts.
 Another Litchfeld Monitor turns up for pmment, this time in Texas The Galveston ournal of Commerce quotes from the Monitor f July 13, 1796, a short paragraph regarding he of Bonaparte's victories in his first magnif- ent Italian campaign. But what most aston shes our Texas cotemporary is the old fashion d.honesty of the following advertisements ys tavern, a sum of money, the owner may have it calling on Moses seymour. ! Poor Nose. We suppose he is dead now ut if he could have lived till to-day and see hese lines these "reminiscences of his youth Il follies would his heart snite him, and ow would he ask himself why he ever sur- ived it? Such an act .a-days would be ollowed with an instantaneous strike of apo 8lexy, and if the victim survived the attack e would be consigned to lunatie asylum as n incurable maniac. # Not many Western and Southern States eem likely to be suspected in our day of the anacy that afflicted Moses Seymour eighty ears ago.
 The Journal justly considers the following eference to statesmen of the Monitors time ully up to the high-toned political style ofthe New York Sun and Chicago Times
 "Mr. Duane is PRovERBIAL LIAR and Mis- BRYANT, and there is not shades difference between i'm and MT. Jefferson" . The journal makes a curious blunder in Ipeaking of the typography of the Monitor, as follows
 \ The print is still clear and perfectly l6gible, though the type is of the old English style, with the present day used as s.
 The true Hong g was not the ordinary f but different type with half instead of 6 whole cross line, thus-f.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-02-21
ThornastOn.

The Coleman Louisiana Singers, sang here to very large audience in the Nj. E. Church pn Wednesday evening. The selections were good, and the troupe performed them we'll
 Cedar Lodge No. 15S, l. O. G. T., install ed their officers on February 9th, W. c. T., Mir. J. ". Hague; ". V. T., Miss M. J. Platt: Sec, Hugh Smith; Treas, Mrs. E. A. Monse, and others.
 The Y. M. s. Club gave Promenade Concert and ball, for the benefit of the Seth Thomas Clock Cornet Band, on Friday eve hing. Some 65 couple, were present including delegations from Watertown, and other places |They trippedthe light fantastic, until the wee ina' hours.
 -The concert of the band was excellent and reflects credit not only on Mr. c. w. Laubin, Inc leader, but on the individual members also.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-02-21
Don't be deceived.

Many persons say '1 haven't got the Con- sumption" when asked to cure their Cough with Shiloh's Consumption Cure. Do they not know that Coughs lead to Consumption and remedy that will cure Consumption will certainly and surely cure cough or any lung or throat trouble. We know it will cure when all others fail and our faith in it is so positive that we will refund the price paid if you re- ceive no benefit. Is not this fair proposition. Price 10 cts, 30 cts. and $1 % per bottle. For lame Chest, Back or Side, use Shiloh's Porous Plaster. Price % cts. For sale by Vessels t& Gates.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-02-21
Litchfeld.

Our grand list, as revised by the board oi lief amounts to $1, ,880, ,335.
 -Edson Staples caught a pickerel weighing bounds, at Bantam Lake, one day last week. Tine Young Mems Social Club Ball was eide | success, about 65 couples being pres t. t.>0
 About 30 couples were present at the Ma mic Sociable on Thursday evening it was ry pleasant affair.
 Our reporter comments the performance
 our senior devil, waltzing with broom, thursday evening, in the diversified ''German. The weather has taken sharp turn zero ard, during the past few days, and there has len some fine sleighing at last < Darius Chapter, No. 16, R. A. M., will bnfer the R. A. degree, on Friday evening Of is week, after which they partake of their nual supper at the U. s. Hotel.
 Don't fail to read c. W. Shepard's ad- krtisenent, in another column. It will pay " person in want of anything in his line to vehim call
 On Tuesday, E. G. Cobey was brought be- Ire s. G. Beach, Esq.,, for striking William lcker with tumbler, on Thursday morning St, and sentenced to 30 days in jail and fine
 $7 and costs.
 Work is rapidly progressing on the old urch and the new floor is nearly laid. It is out ten feet above the old floor and the new III will be about fifteen feet high at the hes and A in the center of the arch,- very bod proportion.
 Early in March Mir. Leander P. Richard will lecture at the new Hall-Subject Beyond the Mississippi" MT. Richardson IS high reputation as lecturer. He was rmerly on the editorial staff of the Hartford purant.
 MT. G. w. WrigAt's Dancing classes will i'd their closing receptions as follows: The 8ternoon class, March 4th at the New Hall, bnmencing at 7, p. m. The evening class
 March 5; at the same place, beginning at
 in. Spectators will be admitted to the bal bny, admission 9 cents for each person.
 On Wednesday evening last, Officer F. E.
 Munger made his first arrest, taking ichael Bray jr. over to jail for drunken ss. It was difficult job owing tothe amount stimulants in the prisoner, but the new off, finally accomplished his task and is now the look out for another offender. In the eantime he has been trying his hand with tie assistance, at the service of civil process. Why not inaugurate the New Hall with course of lectures-talling part of the lec- |rers from among our own citizens? In this bnnection we hear mentioned, among other lames, those of Messrs. McAllister, Mclean, nd Hollister. Such course would arouse ftchfield from it's winter stagnation, and ight be made of sufficient interest to attract pople from neighboring places. Our Harwinton correspondent was incor- ct in stating, last week, that it was steer of r. Joel Tharpe's which was found in posses bn of MT. Hayes of that place. The animal IS claimed by Mir. William Webster. Our correspondent is likewise in error is SUD- bsing that the real owner of strayed or sto- n beast can be obliged to pay for his keeping, such cases. This can only be done on prop
 notice and advertisement in accordance with IF statute regarding estrays.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-02-21
West Goshen.

OYSTER SUPPER-REv. MR. DIKEMAN,-CoR REoTIoN.-An oyster supper at the M. E. Parsonage, for the benefit of the pastor, was patronized by a small company on the eve ming of Feb. 14th. Had vote of the official board to make the pastor donation visit been complied with, the house would have been fill ed, and much bad feeling avoided.
 Rev O. s. Dikenan, now closing his sec ond year among us' is, with his family, below ed by all and it is the universal wish that he may be returned to us another year. He is a sound, gospel preacher andhis faithful efforts have resulted in the hopeful salvation of few members of his congregation.
 Had the words properly smooth things in my communication of last week, been print ed prophecy smooth things, 'they would have read as written, and been more like the Scrip ture, of which it is quotation.
 REPORTER. NoTE.-Write Scripture and proper names very plain, Or printer and editor will surely b1under,-Ed Enq.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-02-21

and asked to be allowed to saw wood for his breakfast. Mrs. Gum told him the wood had not been measured yet, and Mr Gum didn't wish any of i: cut till it had been, at the same time offering ,hil his breakfast. But this tramp said he couiI earn his breakfast and en- phatically declined to eat what he hadn't earn ed So he trudged away with his aching void" unified. Let's credit one to ''the tramp" =
 Key Mr. Isha:n, of Roxbury, ably filled our pulpit last Sunday. His subject was faith. Text :-XI Chapter Hebrews, 1st.-"Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen."
 The Lyceum met Friday night and decid- ed to continue their weekly meetings. The next meeting will be on Friday evening, the 22d. and will consist of an interesting mock trial
 There was some good trotting on the lake last week. It was home talent against home talent. Report says two horses trotted in three minutes It 'kinder" seems to us that the mile must have been exceedingly short, or the minute painfully long. DONNA 1NEz.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-02-21

Why will you suffer with Dyspepsia and liv- CT complaint, Constipation, and general debili- ty when you can get at our store Shiloh's Sys- tenn Vitalizer which we sell ona positive guar antee to cure you. Price 10 cts. and D cts. For sale by Wessells tS Gates
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-02-21

Must commence with January or July number kubscrihers whp are i'll arrears must make up ar krages before taking advantage of the 1oresohs gcrs. ,.o,. ou
 Money should be sent by post-ofice order ehece or kistcred letter, if possible We take a'i r'sks ol re
 ttarce to the clubbing periodicals but boI oi loh aeuf ua
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-02-21
VIENNA BAKERY l.

have secured the services of rst-class Baker sG ! am now prepared to furnish yieupa Dread te9ual if not super to the best doraestc bfsadl. Also Rolls. Rusk Buns Crsa1n p4E. sad Cake of all kind~ Orders stlirited. sa.k
 wsss alyeat Litchaaeld, Sept. Hth, 9Sn
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-02-21
Cheshire Nursery !!

T ESTABLISHED 1884. Apple Trees, and years G old, strong and vigorous. s24 GO per hundred 2S cents each Pear, standard years, frst-cass 6e and years, extra strong 6brous rooted 7s cents to $l %. Crescent Seeding Strawberry s200 yer dez- en. Norway Spruce the best for Screens and wnd- breaks at low prices, by the dozen hundred Other fruit trees, vines and ornaentas in great yari, ty Trees and plants delivered in Waterbury free of charge. Send for catalogue.
 N. S. PLATT,
 3-sm Cheshire Conn.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-02-21
GRBAT INDUCEMENTS
FOR THE NEXT SIXTY DAYS

May be found at of the Oldest and Best Galleries in the Stste. Four card Photographs for $10O; do $l IS: IA do 3200. Tw Cabinets for $I 50; do s. Large size for framing, I.25, duplicates same 5Oc Tintypes all sizes aud pr1aes.
 The above guaranteed tc be al good as be had in the County. Copying and enlarging specially. Frames. Passapartouts, Cases, Mats, etoreoscopic Views with Instruments on hand.
 J. L. JUDD.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-02-21

aHACKMETAck" popular: and fragrant perfume. Sold by Wessells $ Gates, Litch- field, Conn.,, elsewhere by dealers generally.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-02-21

Nearly half the towns of Massachusetts owe over per cent of the value of their taxable property. Connecticut is even worse off.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-02-21
CATARRHAL AFFECTIONS,

Such Sore, Weak. Infamed. Red, and Watery Eyes Liberation and Inflammation of the Ear; Ringing UyuIa and nl! sweed = To1sis Nervous aeadacss Neu: Force. Depression of Spirits, are ali carefully and scientifically treated with this remedy according to mailed to any address on receips of stamp.
 Each package contains Dr. Sanford's Improved In' hang Tube, with fulr directions for in all PrceS10O Sold by all Wholesale and Retail Druggists throughout the United States and Canadas. WEEKS 6 POTTER, General Agents and Wholesale Druggists. Boston, Mass.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-02-21
For Rent
Collectors Notice

NTOTICE is hereby given that tax of twelve mills IN ou the dollar has been laid by the town of Rox- bury the assessment list of said town of 1877 and the undersigned Collector of taxes of said town will meet taxpayers to receive the same follows viz at March the l4th, 1878, from nine o'clock in the fore noon until noon; at the depat Friday, March the 18th, 1878 from nine o'clock until noon. Ali taxes unpaid after the 10th day of April 1878 will have per cent added and also per cent each month thereafter until paid. <
 GEORGE HURLHUT, Collector. Roxbury, Feb. 1lth, 1878. 6Sw
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-02-21
NTarT1ageS-

At Goshen, Feb. IS, by Rev. Mir. Harrison of Milton, MT. Andrew Seelye of Thomaston, and Miss Helen M. Beach of Goshen.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-02-21

Mr. Theodore Roosevelt, the gentleman nom- mated as Collector at New York, and rejected in the Senate, died at that place, last week.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-02-21
BirthS-

At Goshen, Feb. 12, son to Mr. 6 Mrs. Frederick c. Bentley.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-02-21
,be littbacIh Euauirer,
 LlTCAflEkD, CONN.
Clubbing Rates.

orrtv subscribers we offer the following peri w;s5 the Elq drsr, at ike folio wing yearly
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-08-08
Exciting Scene in a Church.

Yesterday morning scene occurred III
one of our uptown churches which was
out of the usual order of exercises. anu
which for time caused no little excite
ment The congregation had gathered,
and the opening services had been held
as usual, and as the pastor arose and an
nolnced his text, well-dressed, fine
looking man. stranger to the c~ngrega
ton, quietly walked up the middle aisle,
and, ascending the pulpit, notified the
astonished divine that he felt called upon
to do the preaching on the occasion. The
action was done so quietly that non2 Of
he congregation, although the proceed
inos was so unusual saw tit to interfere,
and it was not until after the services
that they were made aware of the CONVEX
salon between the pastor and the strang-
err The former calmly requested the
stranger to he seated until he had deliv-
cred his mess &c, VIXEN they would dis
cuss the matter, when the latter quietly
did so, and during the sermon never
moved from his position. As the minis
ter proceeded to deliver an eloquent ser
mon on the power of sin over mankind,
ard the workings of an awakened con
science, the stranger became visihly
affected, and throughout his en- otloi
was literal illustration of the words of
the minister. After the close of the ser
vices the stranger, with tears in his eyes,
begged the minister's pardon for his
strange proceedings, and stated that he
had been up all the previous night with a
man who was sick, and as he came To
church he was seized with an irrestible
impulse to do as he did He had been a
drinking man. but for three months had
not touched a drop of anything strong.
He earnestly begged permission TO make
an apology TO the congregation for his
strange behavior and said it was the most
humiliatiDg thing he had ever done. The
occurrence created quite an excitement
of quiet nature, especially among the
female portion of the congregation, and
| the pastor was compliments on his
nerve in preaching with his usual force
with an apparently insane man seated he
hind him.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-08-08
The PenniIess Man.

OBlessed is the man who is penniless,
for be is never stricken-for dollar.
The deadhead annnoyeth him not. neither
is be pursued by the book agent. He is
not grasped by the lightning-rod seller.
The lunch fiend turpeth away from him.
The trinket vender passeth him by. He
is not asked to invest in church lotteries.
He hath no friends to treat" he is poor
and hath no enimies. When he riseth in
the morning his stomach is not rebellious
from overlooking, neither does he clipk
and say, "How shall | get md of these
dimess' When he eateth he is not vexed
nv a multitude of dishes. His lands will
never take unto them wings, neither will
the fire devour his water lots.
He is not perplexed about taxes, neither
careth he for the rise in lumber. He
hath no ties for money, therefore, caieth
not to demonetize; nevertheless a dime
will he not refuse, nor turn away from a
five-center. Yea. gerkin will he relish,
and storm the outworks of a steelclad
biscuit. He loveth none but himself; he
is selfish; yea, fond of fish, clans and
chowder. oysters raw and Holsters IN
vinegar will he not iespiss. He maketh
his lair II a Farroom: he squattvth on 8
key while it is day, and sleepeth 10 g
barrel st night. Where scent of whisky
is, there he is found; he snuffeth the
lunch with frenzy, and crieth hal ha!
at the chink Of glasses. He llyeth IKE
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-08-08
Lost Her Head.

4 Boston letter says Every one knows
thai among all the rest OF our schools for
women, there are ample means now for q
woman who seeks to become physician
to make herself familiar with all the
principles of practice and all the secrets
of medicine and surgery. A Young
student who has pursued her studies up
to a certain point in another city came to
Boston last winter and proceeded to visit
a certain dis-ecting room TO which she
had been invited Mounting the stairs,
she at last comes to the landing, from
which opens the apartment where the
wonders of the human frame are, materi-
allv all found out. Waiting to catch her
breath, perhaps 10 catch her courage. she
ov, rbears the following from the physi-
clan in ate ndance upon the class: There
are not enough heads to go round. Some
of YOU must choose something else" The
listener turned pale and leaned against
the wall. She thought she wouldn't pay
her visit that day. She thought 81 e
would go home and perhaps study little
further and approach the oissecting room
a little more gradually. As she turned to
carry this resolution into effect, size met
the janitor of the building, who was evi-
IDENTIFY, familiar with visitors and students
in this stage and state of mind, for he
said, encouragingly, III you'll wait q
minute, miss, you'll be all right. Most
Of 'em feels this way at the first start"
But miss" don't waitthat day.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-08-08
Old Clothes.

1t is wonderful what an amount of
adaptabilitv there is in old clothes, and
how readily they CO nsent to be made
over, brushed up, washed, sponged. dyed,
or otherwise rejuvena:ed. till 1t would al
most require an expert to tell that they
were not new. A cunning hand can in
deed make very presenGable garment
from two old ones; and who of us that
has bestowed some ancient article upon
our washer or herb woman, Tut is more
or less amazed to see to what good ac-
count she turns it, how fairly if rewards
her pains, and what lesson drops from
the folds of this bit of cast
off clothing2 IF there are sermons in
stones, old clothes preach TO ua, some
times, as well. There is charm, perhaps,
in wearing them which those who make
haste to put on new ones fail 10 recognize j;
there is always the certain pleasure of
saving the new ones: at least the surety
that no accident of the day can greatly
afiiicC us; that we are not obliged TO
move in defence to attire: that we can
ramble in the woods without anxiety
that neither sun nor rain can isturb our
tranquility; that careless or awkward
nelehbor at table has no alarms for us.
In our old clothes we can romp with the
children, and little fingers where bread
and molasses yet linger have no terrors
for US.
If we need TO transplant our flowers, to
weed the garden bed. to pick the pease
tor dinner, how plainly precept and ex-
ample point 10 The old clothes how
comfortable we are in theml 1t is the
ola shoe that never pinches or squeaks,
the old gown that never interrupts diges
ton or peace of mind, the old glove that
has shaped itself 10 the hand, the old
cloak that advertises our approach TO our
neighbors. and give them notice to change
the babys apron and set the room to
rights, the old hat that is not afraid to he
caught in shower. They have adapted
themselves TO our require mepts; they suit
Us, as nothing new was ever kaown 10 do
"If you have any enterprises before
you, try it in your old Clothes says the
sage of Walden Woods; yet such Is the
common prejudice against them, that a
stranger thus apparelled would ta'l I'M
der some suspicion among us; being in
possession Of no other data from which
to infer her social and mental position.
we should naturally accept the antiquity
of her clothes as certificate OF inferi0rity.
At the same time, this fact in no way di-
minishes the ability of old clothes tc con-
fer d happy 90 lucky mood upon the
wearer, who is rot obliged to mind his
p's and as for fear OF ruffling his plum
age.-Hogper's Baz0r.