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Litchfield enquirer., 1878-01-03
Plymouth Sketches, No. 252.

Having sent you one sketchin the early part of the year, will furnish another near it's close recollect that when HI. N.," com menced numbering his articles 84 believe Il was long way ahead of him. Now, l am ashamed to say, he is far ahead of me. l will consider it as the swinging of pendulum, from more than fifty degrees in my favor it has swung in the opposite direction to more than fifty degrees in his
 Yet who shall say but what day,
 'rwill osciate the othe! way
 -Christmas-tide has passed away in abont the usual manner. St. Peters church was very prettily trimnled the deco ration not ex- tending into the galleries, excepting little on the organ. The Congregationalists atthe Gen. ter did not decorate their house of worship. A few weeks since, Dr. Theodore G. Wright (who had practiced here between five and six years) acceded to a call from Plainville and has established himself in that place. We are now without a resident physician at the Center. Fortunately (and not in consequence thereof the general health or the community is excellent, otherwise the inconvenience would be a serious one.
 The '.cold wave," which it was predicted would strike us at about the close of the year, is evidently not far off, and will no doubt be realized when we have ''northeaster," with snow foot deep, be the same more or less. Whether or not the prophecy proves true in the present instance, it is certainly not uncom- mon for cold wave to sweep along about the first of January.
 Pr YM01HIE
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-01-03
Unionv1le,
PLYMOTHEAN.

CHRISTMAS ITEM. -Episcopalians had Christ - mas tree. It had been in bloom several weeks, and December 24th found the fruit pretty well matured. We see no mention made of this kind of trees in the nursery-men's catalogue Why is it? There were also services in the Catholic church, Christmas morning. "Peace upon earth the angels sang," contrasts some- what with throwing bush-hooks at a friends head and the favor returned by said friend with compound interest. "Rachep' made a short stay at the lookup, was taken out and fined two dollars and costs for getting intoxi- cated and disturbing the peace.
 The boy with the brass harmonica, a present direct from Santa Claus, is probably the happiest mortal breathing. excepting pos sibly older ones who are favored with contin- uous streams of the heavenly music
 Our OF STYLE;-The picture books repre- sentng Mir. Claus as frosty looking little old man wrapped in world of furs, drawn by his fleet reindeer through mountains of snow, ri ding from house to house ill his fairy sleigh, do not suit the Christmas of 1877. His dress, this year, s linen duster and straw hat; and he drives top-buggy through uncertain depths of mud and sand
 PLRAsANr-to find your neighbors dogs have been testing the quality of milk just left by the milkman in. your pitcher. The only legitimate use to which the generality of the canine tribe can be put is for sausages: l have long advocated more extensive use of the dog for this purpose. At 12 or even 10 cents a.pound he might be made quite source of income
 A TEMPERANCE ITEM FOR UNIoNvILLE.-1s it any wonder that scores of drunken, crazy women throng our streets and sidewalks; that helpless, innocent children are murdered by the dozen by parents crazy with rum, a terri ble sacrifice to the God of Intemperance that thousands of our young men sell their very souls for the questionable pleasures of the cup! Not only every grocery store in town contains bar, but in ninety nine cases out of hundred every private house wheth- CT ricfror poor, good or bad. For fear that my statement will be questioned it might be ! we'll enough to add, tn at 8 large per cent of the bars referred to are bars of soap. M J. W.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-01-03
HarWlnton.

Mir. F. R. Starr is appointed to preach at Campville next Sabbath
 An eminent divine from Philadelphia SUD- piled our pulpit last Sunday. He will remain in town through the week. and preach for us again next Sabbath.
 Mrs. Nelson Alvord and son, from Bridge port, have been in town the past week.
 The body of Mr. Wm Buel, son-in-law of Hon. Abijah Catlin, was brought here for in tern1ent last Thursday.
 Mir. James Birden has been ill for few days.
 Geo. Birden's little girl is slowly improv- ing.
 Rev. NJ. B. Boardman is taking the sta tistics of the town and casting bread on the waters" by distributing bibles for the Ameri- can Bible Society, selling to those who will buy, and giving to the ''poor and needy" !" without money, and without price," Mir. Lockwood Barber butchered spring pig, last week, that weighed AGA lbs. Beat that Miss. Ludella L. Peck gave us Christmas Eve celebration in the shape of reading and musical entertainment in the Cong. church i; and, as we were favored with a complimentary invitation from the young lady, we went with the crowd, and found the entertainment first class in every respect. She favored us with seven different peices. Her voice, notwith- standing the ''cold" which she claimed to have, was clear and distinct, and it's tones were modulated and varied to suit the different characters and persons which she represented. Her acting was perfect, and worthy of larger field in which to display her talents. She of- ten excited the disabilities of her audience, which was large one for this town, and the hearty applause which followed and was in- creased with each piece showed that she was duly appreciated. The music was also fine, and was well rendered, especially the piece, ''The Shepherds Watched Their Flocks by Night" All felt that they had their ssmon- ey's worth" Miss Peck proposes to come again soon, and we are sure that all who heard her will want to hear her agaln. She has spent the past year at the Boston University school of Oratory, and intends remaining sec ond year.
 We send HI. N." New Years greeting with the tip of our pen.
 l Clarence I. Andrews, Chas. w. Balch Geo. E. Taft, John Mansfield, Arthur Bissell and his mother are in town for the Holidays
 We lost fur collar between East Litch- field and Chestnut Hill, last Saturday nigh (not Sunday, oh no sce never go out Sunday nighD The finder would confer favor by returning it. It ia true the collar had seen it
 ..best days" but it is too early in the .seaso1 for us to pass with t with good grace ll s4 Ass.& 13Az LITTLE GuoNNIR.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-01-03
n enthusiastic terms :

in enthusiastic terms
 2 There has been some rivalry Tn tie presenta- ton of the peculiar proiucts Of the respective New England States. There have been boasts of the baked beans and Greek roots of Alassa- chusetts, of the moral pilioso, ,;hy Of .Rhode ls land of the psie. trees or Maine, apdof the mar bic of Yer .ioni. Bui 1 defy any other State to rival%C Connecticut in the manufacture of basswood hams. The products of that State are diverse. She makes pins enough to fasten all the dresses in the world. She manufactures brass clocks with aal told-spelling book attachments. She turns out magnificent crops of doctors of divinity. The finest Havana to- bacco imported to this country is raised there.
 Brass clocks, pins, Havana" tobacco, bass wood hams, doctors of divinity and-the Hon. Wilbur F. Stone, Judge of the Supreme Court of Colorado
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-01-03
Kent.

On Monday evening of last week there was Sunday School Festivaland donation to the pastor of the Congregational church. The children sang hymns and carols, there were readings and addresses. and $1OO in money was presented to the pastor.
 The Episcopalians, besides their regular Christmas services, had Sunday school festi- val and tree on Christmas evening.
 Geo. Shove was badly hurt on Fuller's Mountain, on the night of the 24th ult. A quarrel started between some young men on their way home from a meeting in Macedonia, in the course of which Shove was struck by a stone in the face, breaking the bridge of his nose and his upper jaw.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-01-03
It has stood the test.

If you doubt the wonderful success of SHI- LoHs CONSUMPTION CURE, give it a trial then if you are not perfectly satisfied, return the bottle and we will refund the price paid. It established the fact that Consumption can be cured, while for Coughs, Hoarseness Asthma, Whooping Cough, and all Lung or Throat troubles, there is nothing like it for aquick and positive cure, as it never fails. 10 cents, 50 cents and $1.OO per bottle. If your lungs are sore, or Chest or Back lame use SHILoH's PoR- ous PLASTER, price % cents. Sold by Vessels & Gates
 DR. SHILoH's SYSTEM VlTALIzRR is no doubt the most successful cure for Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint we have ever known. other wise we could not guarantee it, In cases of Consumption, where General Debility, Loss of Appetite and Constipation exist, it will restore and regulate the system while SHILoH's CURE allays the inflammation and heals the lungs, Price 75 cents. Sold by Vessels & Gates
 HACKMETACK, a rich and fragrant perfume. Sold by Vessels & Gates, Litchfeld, Conn, elsewhere by dealers generally.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-01-03
BirthS.

At Litch6eld December 31st, son to Mir. & Mrs. Wm Vaill, of Harwinton.
 At Goshen, Nov. %, son to MT & Mrs. Wm. Brennan.
 At Harwinton, December 18th, a daughter to George and Elizabeth Shields.
 At Goshen, Dec. g, daughter to MT. & Mrs. Frank OCain
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-01-03
Are you out of Work 1

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Litchfield enquirer., 1878-01-03

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Litchfield enquirer., 1878-01-03
NTarr1a2eS.

In St. Pauls church, Woodbury, December 18th, by Rev. James G. Jacocks, Frank P. Allen of Atlanta, Ga, and Jeanette c. Thom- as of Woodbury, Conn.
 At MilleTton, N. Y., by the Rev. NIT. Mack ey, George H. Wheeler and Hattie Lumpkins, of Bakerville, Conn.
 In Christ church, Watertown, Jan. 1st, by the Rev. James Stoddard, Frank c. Hand, of Logansport, Ind. ,and Miss Gertrude L. daugh- ter of the Hon. E. M. Smith, of Watertown.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-01-03
arlington.

WEATHER weather has continued very pleasant, the past week, and as far as ou observation extends, there has been large amount of enjoyment. John Meramble re- ports two dandelions in full bloom on Christ mas day, and grasshoppers in a state of resur- rection on Friday.
 CHRISTMAS were divine services il St. Johns Church on Christmas Eve. Tn Churchwas appropriately dressed and the ser vices were very interesting. On Christina there were many happy meetings and sever; Christmas trees laden with useful and dc cious fruit The school and neighborho" ir South District, under the supervision thu teacher, Miss Sarah E. Calhoun, had l am and Christmas Tree at their school house |. Christmas night.
 HOUSE WARMING.--An old fashioned hous warming came off at the new house of F. A Frisbie in the same district on Thursday even'g More than seventy guests were present frol Woodbury, Roxbury and Washington, and pleasant time is reported. This house is sai
 
 It is thirty-six feet square, with basement on the first floor parlor, hall and sittin room, kitchen. pantry and two lodgin; rooms above them are seven capacious lodg ing rooms with closets, besides front chamber; all completed in the most workmanlike man ner by s. H. Calhoun, the builder
 MINIsTRR1AL.-Rev. D. Brainard Thral! filled the desk for his brother on Sunday
 ENTERTAINMENTS FOR THE WEEK.-Thert are to be drama, refreshments and dance a the Hallo on Monday evening; Reading Circleol Tuesday evening; Ladies Home Missionary So cety at Orestes Hickox, on Friday; and Mis- sion Circle of Little Workers, on Saturday.
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Litchfield enquirer., 1878-01-03
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Clubbing Rates.

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Litchfield enquirer., 1878-01-03
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Litchfield enquirer., 1878-01-03
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The sun., 1878-11-07
ADIUEs TO DEAN STANLEY.
The Famous Clergyman Containing His sight
seeing Until the Last Hour.

Although he was to sail for England at 2
o'clock, Dean Stanley spent the morning hours
in Sightseeing. Soon after breakfast ex- Mayor
wiokham and Mr.. William Wood took tho Dean
through the Normal College. In two depart
ments no made briof speeches to the students.
Then they returned to Mr.. Fields residence.
and met there many gentlemen who called to
bid him good-by Among them was the Rev.
Drs. Adams. Osgood. Henry NJ. Field and
others. His many trunks packed. and the fare-
wells said. the Dean set forth for the steamship
Bothnia. in which he was to sail. But he had
time to stop at tho Cooper Institute and he did
80. He was met by Mr. Peter Cooper. who took
evident pleasure In showing the distinguished
visitor through the Institute. and explaining
his intentions in establishing such an lnstl-
tuition.
for an hour. on the deck wrapped in his volu-
minous cloak. and wearing an old and seedy
soft hat with wide brim. he was s%uIrounded sur
"'Good.by." The best known of them we're the
Rev. Philip Brookes OF Boston and his brother.
Dr. Potter, rector OF Grace Church the Hon.
payd Dudley Pd PPsd g. wssahng'0p Of tba Gbais s.
At AZ the Bothnia swung from the wharf and
slowly steamed out. The Dean hurried to an open
pocket slapped its leaves together energetiGally.
Thon some one proposed three cheers for Dean
Stanley. and they were given.
Said Mr.. Cyrus w. Field. L have known Dean
Stanley for many years. and more genial.
lovable gentleman do not know. He Is one
ever had Always cheerful always brimiul OF
wit. man OF deep learning, never finding fault
with anything-he Is charming. He was de-
lighted with his reception in America. He was
fortunate in meeting representative men. In
this city he saw the leading Episcopalians.
Methodsts., Baptists. and Presbyterians. The
Hebrews wished 10 meet him. and appointed
two different times. but unfortunately he was
engaged each time. He has been requested by
sions and views upon America. | don't know
what his decision has been, II he does write
about us. you may be sure that he will give his
exact views. for he is candid and fearless.
The sun., 1878-11-07
SCOTT LORD INJURED.
Knocked Down By q Train the MetropoIi-
tan Elevated Hallway.

Mr.. Scott Lord, just before entering the
SurroRate's Court yesterday. was injured In
stepping from Metropolitan Elevated Railway
train. He came down town In a train that
arrived at Park place at about 10N A. NJ His
secretary stepped from the train only a few
seconds before him. four or Ave persons being
between them. Mr.. Lord was tho last one to
quit the front platform OF the second car OF the
train. Just as he was stepping from the plat
form OF the car TO that Of the station. the train
started with n jerk. Mr.. Lord thinks that he
must have placed one Of his feet upon the sta
ton platform. and rested the other sufficiently
upon the car platform TO receive a vigorous i'm
pulse when the train started. He says that the
corner Of the car struck him. The shock was
so sudden that he was thrown fiat upon the
platform. He had no time to break the force OF
his fall. Although q heavy man. weighing 2l5
self upon his spriRhtliness. but he says that he
was unable. owing to the sharpness OF the
sshock 70 render himself any assistance s,,. zee In
he does not know; He was assisted TO his feet
and he walked to his office. None Of his bruises
were severe. but the shock unsettled him. both
physically and mentally Last evening he was
complaining OF general soreness and stiffness.
He does not think that he has been injured in
Mr. Lord says that a lady stepped from the
platform in front OF him almost at the same
@e anc,or dns signal 70 s1ar wSS given
facing the platform from which Mr.. Lord
alighted; In giving an account OF the accident
Mr.. Lord became very indignant. and he men
toned having addressed y letter 10 the com
pany. He at first declined TO give II for pub
lication. but at length he did SO reluctantly. 1t
reads
NV YoRK Nov. 9. 1873
To he Aefrnpcflun Rleraied RIiboId Company
tire Park place station. about lOta this morning
was thrown violently upon the platform by sudden
Jerk OF the train in starting was stepping of fol.
lowing directly those before and while
seriously Injured now know was in ninineu
danger Of death and received considerable shock,
that the conductors be directed to avoid the
bihy Of killing passengers by such reoklessness though
IL will make no difference to me personally, as shall
hereafter keep out Of the way OF such danger.
Very respectfully yours, scOrr LORD
Some OF Mr. Lords friends have advised him
TO sue the company. not for the pecuniary dam.
Rgos. but TO enforce. II possible more careful
conduct on the part OF the employees OF the
road. Two elderly gentlemen who called upon
Mr.. Lord told OF narrow escapes they had made
in boarding and aliRhting from the trains
The sun., 1878-11-07
wha. Followed Eating Sal. Pr.,,.l..

Albert Graeffe. shivering in torn duster
and twirlng crownless straw hat stood blue with cold
in the Essex Market Police Court Saturday accus
by Anthony Demle OF 30 Ridge street. Of stealing SO
worth OF pretzes Mr. Demle, who acknowledged that
he had raised family OF nine children pretEels said
that he employed Graee. Monday to peddle pretzes
him. He gave him basket and stocked IL Graene
returned, and then Mr. Deme heard that he had
drunk the sale OF the prctzes had lain down by
the side Of his basket, and that boys had round
had stolen all the remaining pretze and kicked The
basket 10 pieces
$50 you were drunk" Justice Wandell asked.
Yes. sir. You see was hungry as had eaten moth
ing two days, and Mr. Demle, before started. gave
lot OF old pretzels TO eat Well, became thirsty
and bought hvecent schooner. The salt burned In
my mouth. snd drank second schoones, but don't
know what happened next"
Where do you live Graehei " his Honor asked.
"NOwherelN "
Have you got any father or motheri"
none -
Amy friends"
Nome
what are you doing today"
Pedding shovelsW And GrAene looked pteouslV al
the Judge he told him that his stock had seized
Justice Wandell instructed Major Cooney 10 draw Oui
very long AFFIDAVIT which Mr.. Deme signed The Jus
tice then calling Graefe TO him, administered
lecture and, dropping into his hand silver coin dis
The sun., 1878-11-07
DENNsYLvANIA EAILHoAD.
AND UNITED STATES MAIL ROUTE.
on and after Sept l6 1875,

AND UNITED STATES NAIL ROUTE
on and Sept 10. 1878
Trains leave New York via Desbrosses and Cortlanit
sts Ferries. as follows
Express or Harrisburg Pittsburgh the West SOUTH
with Pullman Palace Cars attached. . A NJ, and 80
7. VI. daily
For wiamsport Lock Haven, Cory. and Brie, at 80
p. NJ. connecting Cory for ritusVille. Petroleum
Centre, and the OIL Regions Wiliansport and Lock
Haven. 8 A. W.
Badmore WASHINGTON, and the south, Limited Wash.
ington Express" Of Pullman Parlor Cars daily except
sunday, $50 A NJ. arrive Washington t;lO 2. VI.
Regular a. $40 A. NJ, $50, andSP NJ Sunday $50
ESpSess Tor Philadelphia 40 80. 500 3 osO Lin.
itsdl II A. NJ, /, T. 5, q, 0 30 73O $50, and y p. NJ
Sunday 80 and A. NJ, g. g. 30 81. $50. ana T.
NJ Emigrant and second class p NJ.
Boats Of Brooklyn Annex connect with all through
trains at Jersey city, arording speedy and direct
transfer Tor Brooklyn travel
For trains 10 Newark. Elizabeth. Railway. Princeton.
Trenton. Perth Amboy. Flemington, Beividcrc. and
other points see local schedules at all Ticket Oihces
Trans From. Pittsburgh, so. 1910 AN, lo1D
NJ daily; $50 A. NJ $50 z. VI. daily. except Moniay
From Washington and Baltimore. d 50, y4O A. NJ, 40
$40. 1910 p. NJ. sunday, q 90. q ~ NJ From Phila
dephia, 5 %. $50. 10 iujU. IL 80 A. NJ. 2.lO
4lO 4.5O, $50. 4. 20 1910 ln2O z. NJ sunday, sos.
50. $40, 10 50. II 50 A. VI. q So 1920 7. VI
Ticket Ofhccs 526 and "a broadway, Astor House.
and foot Desbrosses ami C1rtlandt sts Court 81
and Brooklyn Annex Depot loot OF Futon Il. brOokyn
IA ll6. and lis Hudson St, HOboken; Depot Jersey
CITY Emigrant Ticket ofiee. Battery place
FRANK THOMSON. l. r FARMER
General Manager. Genl PASSENGER AGENT
The sun., 1878-11-07

John W. Brittingham. who charges that An
thony De Grief Carl j. Triaeea and Hugh j. Besey. q
LAWYER eonspred to destroy valuable evidence required
by the Government in civil suits against the rm Of DE
Grief A Co for customs NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. underwent
cross examination before Commissioner shields yeser
day. lie produced memorandum. which he said n
copy Of list OF papers that Mr DE Gren desired to Oh
tain from Begley. Another memorandum exhibited
he claimed copy Of eentracs made by De Gri.n IN
papers the and Peter sehurman the head the
rin Of DE Grief Co. went TO lager beer hall In Broad
way opposite the City Hall and examined them to II
they eOrrespOnded with those In their list sehurman
said thai Begley was tricky, and appeared as II he
wanted to swindle some one.
The sun., 1878-11-07

The diamond-studded badge that Ia the OBJ
ect OF a hearty competition by voting between the
friends Of Inspectors Thorn and Dks at the fair in the
Cathedral has been received from the jewellers hands
It hangs upon crimson velvet easel at St Jamess table
The centre of blue enamel Upon this Is gold the
coat OF the state OF EewYork Rad ofgod extend
outward from this centre Upon scro-the pin OF the
badge-is perched n golden eagle with outstretched
wings The eagle has gitering diamond eyes. In his
talOns 10 cluched swlngng loop OF gold containing
dazzling diamond When the polls were closed last even
ing Inspector Thorn was slightly ahead The contest
asc by purchasable votes for the jeweed sword has
narrowed down to Gen. Joseph Z Johnston and Gen
Hancock, the former being twenty votes ahead Gen
Grant within two names Of the bottom " the list
The sun., 1878-11-07
DIR. D,ron'. Experience In Mania.

Augustus Schell did not appear in the Van
derbt will yesterday. in his customary place be
side William II. Vanderbilt Mr.. Clinton was very much
subdued Mr.. Choate and exJudge Comstock taxing the
active part IN the discussion the admission OF tho
testimony Of DR.. Edward II, Dixon AS meodal expert
The proponents cOnended against admitting u, hecHuS
the name OF the witness the list furnished tht
Court according 10 the recent arrangement Surrogate
CALVIN refused TO exclude H. DR. Dixon testified Il
the different kinds Of mania, among others u form
taxes ~ hatred OF kindred he had met with some de
pOrhbe cases Of that kind IN his practice. man
TOO, might undoubtedly have mania for the aceunula
ton and transmission OF wealth.
The sun., 1878-11-07

At meeting OF the friends OF Mr.. John Gil
bert in walacks Theatre yesterday the following name,
gentlemen were appointed committee to superviI
the arrangements for his testimonial bcnent; Nessrs
rarselle Floyd, Frederick Robinson Chandos Fulton
H. Harkins hen hcGinley, Charles Backus Tony Pastor
NJ HILL and Donnely Almost all the best actors an,
actresses will volunteer The hcth anniversary VI Mr.
Giberts entry the stage falls upon the
Thank Sying but AS that date would he open obee
tion the Commttre will probably select day in tn
week following The performance Is to be In the alter
noon In Waaek's The eAtTe.