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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-12-12

'Brethern, before we sing the next
verse of John Browns body lies all
mouldy in the grave let us take a look
into the grave and see that it is
there. In these days of Ohio medical
colleges, a cemetery isn't no safer than
a savings bank, and it may be that
political glee clubs, who have been
singing the song quoted above, have
been chanting rythmic lie for the past
fifteen years. "-Hawkeue.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-12-12

The following is an ad, eritsement,
signed by Minnie Farrell, in a Balti-
more newspaper: IL am pleased to
make public that have obtained di-
vorce from Dan Nash, whom l foolishly
honored by a quicBly-repented mar
riage. Should any of his friends doubt
the legality of said divorce, their inves-
tigation is earnestly desired to the ex-
tent of self-conviction.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-12-12
new RICH BLOOD!

Parsons Purgatiye Pills make New Rich
Blood and will completely change the blood in
the entire system in three months. Any person
who will take pill each night from to u weeks
may be restored TO sound health, if such thing be
possible. Sent by mail for letter stamps. /. S.
JOHNSON AZ co. BANGOR Me,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-12-12

Some of our exchanges are printing
long articles about wax-producing trees.
But, strangely enough, they omit to
mention the birc h, which has produced
more whacks than any other Variety
Boston Transcript
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-01-17
Plymouth Sketches, No. 254.'

solomon s. Palmer has lately completed an addition, including yerandah, to the north side of his house. Solomon's great t-grand father was a clergyman in early Litchfeld, Solomon himself is minister, for good. He is a work CT in one of the precious metals, iron; and can make or mend almost anything which one might choose to set him at.
 Before his mortal life shall end,
 Long may he live tp make-ts mend. Mentioning his verandah reminds me that the four brackets placed in it were designed and got out ny that prince of our town geniuses, Wilson G. Bradley, and that in the center of each is the representation of bird; the bird of Paradise, if mistake not. When the nat ural colors are applied it will appear life like and attractive. Although Mir. B. is short of stature, he has, in one sense at least, Hong head" He can hot ei!y got ID for you a wagon, OK cart, or sleigh, but skipping over ordinary things, can furnish a fancy bracket containing either masonic emblems, hunters, wild beasts birds, domestic animals, cat and kittens, rats and mice, or anything else that your imagination may suggest.
 Long may he l~bor on with cheerful heart,
 Plying his usef, and his ornamental art,
 PLYMoTHEAN.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-01-17
sCRIBNER'S MONTHLY, for 1S77-7S

Without recalling the excellence of the past, the publishers of SCRIBNERs MONTHLY announce, tor the year to csme, the following papers. Earno Life-Tbis subject wilt be treat ed in a se- ries of separate papers engaged from writers who stand in the front rank among Americans, both ln qualities of style and in keon insight of nature MT. k E, Robinson, author of delightful pap CT on FOX Hunting ill New England" ln the Jahuary number, will represent the same ctiOu in this series. John Burroughs whose papers similar topics have been
 highly pr1zed ana popular feature of SCRIBNER will write of Farm Life ill New York. Maurice Thompson
 tbe poet-aturaist will describe the of
 Western farming of which but little has been writ ten It is expected that the illustrations of this series will be of refined and typical character, cSmmeDsu. rate with the ubje t-mat.er. It is thought that paper series of papers yet issued in ScRIBNER will
 flu y realize the constant desire oI the magazine o keep out of the ruts and, both in text and iustra. tons to obtain quality ather than quantity, and to print fresh, strong and delicate work from original sources.s < .sr .z-
 "ROXY,"-by EDWARD EGGLESTON (author of 1.-The hoosier Schorluaster," }" &c). This new nov e will douDtlt ss be the most important American se-
 al of the year. The first number was published ln
 November. Those who have read it ill manuscI pt de
 clare ROXY to be much tie most striking and remark able story this author has eyer written It IS ted by one of the ablest ot the yUu ger Amerlcsn printers-Mr. Walter Shiraw, President o1 4ne American Art Association -.
 and of these yet to the
 scenes of which will be in the West the Middle Stat the South, New England and Canada.
 auth a5n, e. viii contain not only articles on Birds, but on "Tramping," "Camping Out and kindred topics. MT. Burf"ughs- papers will begin the January number the first being el-
 tilted sElrds and Biids," and illustrated by Ftdera Bridges = Architecture of Birds.-Dr. Thomas Nj
 Brewer will rIbute four exquisitey frustrated ar
 tcles birds-nests. which every lover of nature Will
 delight in Dr. Brewer has probable ibe finest collet- of birds eggs in the world to draw upon for the illustration of tli SC papers.
 Tn rsre of
 readers familiar, contr two ilust ated arti
 ces the horse He treats spe aly of saddlehorses and thelr for pleasure and for sport, including road ridi' g. fox hunting and racing, The ture of the English thoroughbred and that of his Eastern pro genitor the Arabian) are fully considered n relation to these uses
 Sake AoInn.-New stories by this popular wri- ter will be given in early numbers of ScRIBFER be-
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-01-17

ginning with 'Joe Hale's Red stockings" to appear in January. This 'noVelettv' chronicles episode of the late war for the gnion.
 His lnhefitance.-By Adeline Traitor, so well begun m the Midsummer Holiday number, will be continued nearly through the year. It will be found t" be ot increasing interest to he very eud
 "A Knight of FoFtune."-Hjalmar Hjorth Boy srhs new nOvel-will be begun in NCRIBSEB aI the conclusion of 'Hs inheritance" It will reveal phase of American society undreampd of b. most of our readers, and will be tain to increas the Iepu- aton of the writer a master of English and of bis art.
 The Editorial Departments will con- 1nue t. employ the ablest pens iu America, and will include the pl esent admirable summary of English publications. Besides the special articles above emu mtrated the magazine wlil con tain Poems sketches. Essays Reviews, and shorter Stol es of the highest character. large practical reduction in price is made by an incI tase in the number fl pBRes.
 The illustrations 0. the Magazine, Tn varie- ty and excellence Ot design and in typographical exe- cutiOn will continue to he in advance of those of other popu ar magazine at home or abroad.
 Subacripticn price, $4 % year, able iR advance to us or to any bookseller.
 No club rates or other discounts to subscribers Tn" Magazine is worth all it costs and its circulation is ceasing in constant and steady ratio from year to year. SCRlBNER & CO,
 743 Broadway, New York.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-01-17
Every Invalid Should Know It.

The reports from allparts ofthe country con- firm the statement that Dr. Cages great vege- table remedy called MEDICAL WONDER is having an immense sale by all druggists The proprietors do not expend enormous sums for flaming advertisements, but prefer to let the medicine advertise itself by sending to Drug gists throughout the country, sample bottles, tor tTtt'I. at cost of many thousand dollars per year, that invalids may test it's merits before purchasing a larger size. No person suffering with Dyspepsia, Dizziness, Liver or Kidney Complaints, Sour Stomach, Sick Headache, Habitual COstiveness, Scrofulous Humors, Spi- nal Diseases, Weakness of Male or Female, of General Nervous Prostration of either sex, can take this remarkable medicine without soon seeing it's good effects. Go to your Druggist and get a sample bottle for Is cts. and try it :; or large size for $100 It has cured where all other remedies had failed. Sold in Litch- 1 field by Buel & Wheeler.
 Ladies who for years have depended on all manner of powders and cosmetics for giving them artificial compilations, now find that GIENNs SULPHUR SOAP supplies them with pearly skins and rosy cheeks, elcited by the gentle stimulation ofs nature Sold by all ] Druggists. Hills Hair & Whisker Dye, black l or brown, 50 cents 4w>
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-01-17
To Subscribers.

Recent suits on behalf of q former propri- etor of the Litchfield Sentinel have aroused a good deal of suspicion on the part of subscrib- CTS to other ocalpapers. They fear they maybe hereafter made liable for large amounts be- yond what they have supposed themselves in- debted- AS far as the Enquirer is concerned there need be no such fear. The figures fol lowing each subscribers name on the address of his paper show precisely the state of the subscription account between him and us. For instance, U. Brown, 1may77," stamped on every paper he receives, shows that our books hold him indebted for subscription since May 1st 1877, 'J. Brown" without any date or figures thereafter, shows that there is no charge against him on our subscription book, his pa per being free, or paid for by correspondence from himself or others. Another difficulty has been with regard to stoppages We now keep separate book in which the names of all subscribers who expressly instruct us to stop their papers at the termination of their sub scriptions are regularly entered, and no delay need be feared. We wish it understood, how ever, that we do not feel bound to stop papers | where arrearages are not paid up at the time that the paper is ordered to be stopped, al- though we generally do so.
 When subscriptions are renewed, either by payment at the office or by mail, change of the date on the address should follow If this change is not made within less than fort night of the time of paying the subscription, notice should be given us, so that the error may l be corrected.
 We have never offered chromos or lottery prizes, to our subscribers, but look at our clubbing list will show them that We can eb- tain material discounts for such as wish to take the magazines and other periodicals to be found in that list.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-01-17

DR. Cooks CARBoLIZED GoRS AND BJryIoN PLAsTERs. Few discoveries in Chemistry have produced greater sensation in the Medical world than that of CarboIc Acid. Combining it's wonderful curative properties with other valuable Balsams, we have produced the acme of Corn and Bunion Plasters.
 Feeling, therefore, confident of their quail ties, we offer them to the Public as boon to all those suffering fro3: the annoying and pain tul excresences, guaranteeing perfect satisfac- tion.
 All Druggists keeping them will speak in their praise, well knowing their superiority over all other remedies ill the market. Try tbem once and you will never be without them
 Sold by John F. Henry, Curran & Co.,. w. H. Schieffelin & Co.,, Lazell, Marsh & Gardi- ner Wells & Elliot, Day, Hoagland & Stiger, Chas. N. Crttenton, McKesson tS Robbins, John I, Francis, John M. Grosyenor, and by Druggists everywhere. J. K. Cook S Co.,, Manufacturers 10 Clinton Place New York
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-01-17
The People Speak.

New Hampshire is the first state to speak since the recent Senatorial rebuff of MT. Hayes efforts at reform. Mir. Wm. E. Chandler has been making himself very conspicuous there, of late, and it was generally imagined that the machine would control the Republican conven: ton in that state as it had done in New York. To the surprise of the machine, and of outsid- CTS generally, the real Republicanism of the people found full expression in the conduct of the convention, and in the platform adopted. Mr. Chandler was very efectually squelched, and the Senate was faithfully remembered by the Republicans of New Hampshire in reso- lution in which they declare that they (" well come and approve the presidents patriotic and and secure to the whole country the blessings of just, efficient and honest republican na- tional administration, and commend ''the un- challenged parity, economy, and efficiency of all departments ofthe present Administration. '"
 There is no state in the Union where party lines are so strictly drawn, and where straight Republication" and straight Democracy" are SO strong, as in New Hampshire. When, therefore, MT. Hayes finds support in repre- sentative gathering of New Hampshire Repub- licans, we may be certain that no really repre- sentative body of Republicans elsewhere is likely to be found in opposition to him.
 Another indication of the strength of the Presidents position is to be found in the letter of Senator Edmunds, of Vermont, published in last weeks papers. This Senator, whose course has all along been that of opposition to the President, acknowledges, nevertheless, the evils that have arisen out of the Congressional control of appointments, and strongly counsels all Congressmen to follow his own example and volunteer no advice regarding appointments to federal office. What surprises us is that, holding such views, Senator Edmunds should be found practically supporting the very abuse he so strongly condemns.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-01-17
CONGRESSIONAL.

Senate.--On Thursday of last week, Mir. Conkling offered a resolution instructing inqui " by the proper committees into the cases of Messrs. Runkle & Draper recently restored to their positions in the army, which was refer d.-Mr Sargeant's motion to allow the advo- cates of woman suffrage hearing before the Senate, was defeated, 31 to 13, Messrs Sar- geant and Hoar, speaking in favor, and Mir. Thurman against it.-Mr. Beck spoke in favor of the Silver bill. Adjourned till Monday. eF eF' On Monday several petitions were presented against the. passage of the Silver bill.-Mr. Bailey, of Tenn, argued in favor of Matthews silver resolution.
 House-On Thursday Mir. Kelley asked unanimous consent to offer resolution allow ing the representative woman suffragists then in the city to be heard before the House. Mr. Crittenden objected.-Mr Wood then brought up his resolution ordering an investigation in- to the management of the several departments of the government. There was objection to the sweeping nature of the investigations pro- posed and to the powers proposed to be given committees, and Mir. Woods resolution was amended in Committee of the Whole. E On Friday, Mir Woods resolution again came up, the amendments made in Committee of the Whole were rejected, and the resolution was passed A resolution offered by Mir. Cox was referred to the Committee .on Foreign Ali fairs, enquiring why Diaz was not recognized as President of MeXico.-A, resolution passed instructing the committee on Ways and Means ! to inquire into the management of those ports of entry whose expenses are larger than their receipts. Adjourned till Monday.
 On Monday large number of bills &c.,
 were presented A resolution allowing women suffragists to be heard before the House was 1 voted down, 1O7 to 140.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-01-17
LEGISLATIVE,

On Tuesday evening of. ]. last week the Re- publicans of the Senate and House held their eaueuses for nomination of officers. In the Senate the nominations were as follows ]. Sen- ator Oliver Hoyt, Stamford president pro, teg.. :: J: l.. Barbour, Hartford clerk Al c. Wilson, Hartford, and Al. King of Rockville, mes sengers Peter Kramer, Jn., Colchester and William B. Reid, Salisbury, doarkeepels.
 Ersfin tue House cauons the nomination for the speakership was settled on the second ballot ::
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-01-17
NEWS OF THE WEEK.
FOREIGN.

FOREIGN. Tarkey-The Russians are rapidly pushing on towards Adrianople. They captured the en- tire Turkish army of 12 900 men at the Shipka pass.
 Turkish commissioners are on their way to treat with Prince Nicholas Ezerum is closely invested. G,eat Brtoin. war fever seems sub- siding, especially as Germany seems inclined to move on the Netherlands if England fights Russia.
 ItaEy.-King Victor Emmanuel died on Wednesday and is succeeded by his son Hum bert l.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-01-17

If poor Mrs Oliver IS to be believed, our pro- posed entry of last week is false news as well as bad book keeping Time will show. asssss'7s
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-01-17
6 SnlN o'S M A N AL.

or fParliam0ntaFY Practice buies ot proceeding and debate in deliberate afsen bes AR- Indispensable handbcok for eVeyy member o deitber- dtfpe bedH, and t auth ritaliye in ell the State
 .sChe most authoritative exp. under 'f American arliAnlsntary Iaw."-ChRs. sumner. new edition sevised and printed fir m new plates. Price, IS cta For sale by all booksellers; sent by mail receipt of price. THOMPSON, BROWN co. Boston. 9o-Au
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-01-17

The new tariff bill, to be reported by the House Ways and Means Committee, reduces the number of dutiable articles from 216O to 400
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-01-17

The old Kearsage, noted for her defeat of the Alabama in the war, has been finally rescued from her perilous position on Beacon ledge without having suffered serious injury.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-01-17

Twenty seven New York banks have finally given emphatic expression to their opposition in the remonetiZation of silver.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-01-17
German Syrup"

No other medicine in the world was ever given such a test of its curative qualities as Boschees German Syrup. In three years two million four hundred thousand small bottles of
 this medicine were distributed tree Cf charge by Druggists in this country to those affiic- ted with Consumption, Asthma, Group, se-
 were Coughs, Pneumonia and other diseases of
 the Throat and Lungs, giving the American
 people undenable proof that German Syrup 1 will cure them. The result has been that drug gists in every town and village ill the Uni
 ted States are recommending it to their custo-
 mers, Go to your Druggist, and ask what they
 know about it. Sample Bottles 10 cents Reg ular size 75 cents. Three doses will relieve any case. For sale by A. S.. Wright & Co.,, Litchfeld, Conn.
 ONE TRIAL is sufficient to convince the l most skeptical of the invaluable and unfailing l efficacy of Madnme Zadoc Porter's Cur0tt0e | BaIsam for the cure of Colds, Coughs, Hoarse- | ness, shortness of Breathing, Asthma Difficult | ty of Breathing, Huskiness, Tickling in the | Throat, &c. Has been in use over forty years. Price, %, 30, and 75 cents per bottle. 4-4w ''IT SEEMS as if should cough my head off
 is sometimes the impatient exclamation of a | sufferer from severe Couge. Quell the par oxysms with HGtSs Honey of Horebouaad and l I'0r The relief is immediate and the cure cer-
 tain Sold by all Druggists.
 Pike's Toothaohe Drops cure in minute: l fa a1tr.ce 4O-4w
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-01-17

CHILDREN CRY FOB PIrUHER's CAsToRIA. It is as pleasant to take as honey. It contains no morphine or other deleterious ingredient, and is sure to expel worms, cure wind collie, regu- late the bowels and stomach, and overcome ir- ritation caused by rash or cutting teeth. Moth CTS can rest, and children enjoy health, who use Castoria. It is harmless, it is certain, it is speedy, and it is cheap. ss 31-3m.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-01-17
JaUEary, 1878.

At PLEASANT. VALLEY, Z. D, Baird gives a necktie party on Thursday evening.-The at- tempt to revive the Lyceum, which was splen- did success last winter, has proved failure A number of people here have been swindled by canvasser for. Maine story paper-A large order from Europe for hay rakes is now being filled at the rake manufactuory of E. A. Rogers. His employees are obliged to work about eighteen hours out of the twenty -four to successfully fill the orders
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-01-17

Curiously enough the most extravagant post office yet found in the country is at St. Louis. The president evidently z 'dulled' on Flley.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-01-17
Thursday, Jan. 17, 1878.

The British wheat crop of this year is the worst of the last sixteen harvests.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-01-17

In December twenty persons died in New Haven of diphtheria.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-01-17

America is now exporting horses to England One dealer has sent about 800 within less than a year. That they are very well broken, is one of their recommendations.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-01-17
A TvFoRMAI, BAIIoF


 Edgar NJ. Warner, of Plainfield, who was assistant clerk, last year, was then nominated clerk Wniiouf opposition and Nathan Morse, ,of New Hartford. was nominated assistant clerk on the second ballot The following officers were then dominated: Chaplins-the Revs E. P, Parker andTA D. Miller, of Hartford |; Messengers Henry Sedgwick, of Middlefield. Lewis K Lord, of Stafford, and Wilbur W Birge. of Torrington Doof-keepers-Allen W. Page, of Sherman, Palmer Bill, of Norwich, and John E, Case, of East Haven.
 Senah,-On Wednesday, the Senate was called to order by Dwight w. Morris, Secreta " okState. The officers nominated at the Re publican caucus of the evening before were duly elected. A resolution declaring that there was a tie between John R. Hills and Geo. G. Sumner in the First Dist, and referring the decision between them to the House, as provi- ded in the Constitution, was debated and pass ed by strict party vote.-The House soon re- turned answer by committee announcing their choice of Mr. Hills who was accordingly sworn in.-In the afternoon the usual revolu- tions were passed providing for appointment of committees. Lieut.. Gov. Loonlis took the chair and the Senate went into joint session with the House to hearthe governor message, after whichlt adjourned till Tuesday of this week, tlsa,1 5At H.
 Housc. The House organized by choice of Mir. Briscoe for speaker and the other officers nominated at the Republican caucus.-Messrs. Perry of Fairfield, Johnson of East Haddam, and MeManus of Hartford were appointed a committee on contested elections. House then made choice of a Senator for the First District as required by the Constitution in case of tie vote. e.--In the afternoon, after listening to the message, and transaction oi routine business, the House adjourned til Tuesfiav of this week. .
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-01-17
Litchtield, Oct. 17th, 1877.

The MOST EMINENT LIVING AUTHORS. such . Rt. Hon. w. k. Gladstone, Prot. Max Muller, Pref. Tyndall, Dr. W. B. Carpent r, K. A. Proctor, Prdf Huxley, Jas. A, FrOnde, Edward A. Freeman. Frances Power CObbe, D. Mackenzie Wallace, The Duke of ArROll. Mrs MuIOch, William Black, Jean In&elOw
 Miss Thackerny, Mrs. EIiphant, Isirs. AIex0n- der Geo. Macdonald, Matthew ArnOld Tur- gHenief, AueGbach, RUskin. TennysOn, Brown ing and many others are esented the pages of
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-01-17
DOMESTIC

DOMESTIC.
 Gold has fallen to F.
 Pendleton is chosen L. S. Senator from Ohio. There is no choice yet in Maryland or Kentucky.
 The coal companies have finally agreed on combination.
 David M Read, successor to Hall & Read, Bridgeport, Conn.,, proposes to sell Black Silks and Black Cashmeres this fall, lower than any other house in the State and therefore purchas- ed a stock that gives customers an assortment equal to any in New York. These goods will be sold at prices that defy New York Compe- tition. The line of Bellon's Cashmere Sublime Silks, from $1 ,25 to Ss4 25 beat any Silk offer ed in color, weight and finish for the price. Call and examine them. Samples sent free ot expense
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-01-17

Attention is called to the closing -out saleef Frank Reed, the Bridgeport Clothier. He of- fers tremendous bargains.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-01-17

The RlyRRToN Congregational choir, under the leadership of Mr. Charles D. Smith, are to give concert in their church on Wednesday evening of this week
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-01-17

THE CENTAUR LINIMENTs are the greatest remedies ever discovered for llf1esh, bone and muscle ailments Bruises, Swellings, Burns, Rheumatism, Stiff Joints, etc. What the White Liniment does for the human fami- ly, the Yellow Liniment does for horses and animals. They are cheap they are convenient, and they are certain in their effects.