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Litchfield enquirer., 1878-12-05
Kent.

On Sunday, the 24th ult., the inhabitants of Macedonia were thrown into quite an excite ment by the arrest of Russ. Johnson, on charge of horse stealing, and of comrade of his, the following day, for the same crime. His part ner gave his name as Mory; but later reports give it Moure or Moor. Be as it may, the facts as we learn them are as follows: The two fellows left together, a few days since, and came back to the residence of Johnson in Macedonia (where they were arrested on the 24th) with horse and buggy which it seems they had stolen in the County of Duchess. It is said they are now in Pokeepsie jail and will be soon caged where they can Sing Sing l; where first they met, long years ago.
 On Sunday, the e4th ult., Mir. Fred Ste phenson (who had the misfortune several years ago to lsse his sight, died of heart dis ease. He rose in the morning, to all appear ance we'll as usual but in few minutes was called to his long home, to be with Christ whom he devoutly loved. The funeral was on Monday afternoon, Rev. J. c. Sturges of- ficiating clergyman. ...,..
 Mrs. Egbert Barton died suddenly on the 24th ult., after short illness, from heart dis ease, it is supposed. The remains were inter- red in the Congregational cemetery on Tues day, the Seth ult., Rev. Mir. Barclay offlcia- ting It should have read Mrs. Andrew Aus tim died of consumption, &c., instead of Mr. as reported in the last issue of the Enquirer.
 ' The Episcopal Mite Society is to meet at the residence of Mrs. Linus Fuller on Wed. nesday evening of this week. All are invited.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-12-05
Plymouth Sketches, No. 294,

The upper grade of our district school clos Cd prematurely on Friday, the asd ult A conscientious and worthy young man, Eugene Il. Rabbit, undertook to conduct it on the no p1'stsh"aent principle, relying on the good sense and self respect of the pupils to behave in a proper manner. But, as usual. some scholars ''couldnt see it in that light" and conducted themselves less properly than they should have done The teacher did not choose to bring the boys hands to blush with a ferule, as in the olden time; nor their legs to smart by applying the ''oil of birch ;" neith- CT could he decide to toss the naughty ones up into the tops of the trees on the park, and let them whip themselves in coming down Nor could he bring himself to chastise the pretty yet mischievous girls. And 90 the school closed. am informed that Miss Martha Hil- lard is soon to take charge of it, and see what she can do
 Another of our aged button-ball trees was laid low by axes on Monday, the 18th ult. This time it was the one that steod in front of the northeast corner of our village hotel, the Quiet House" kept by A. B. Curtiss. Fears of its being prostrated by some furious storm had been entertained, and so it was deemed best to remove it. It was however, fonnd-to be sound, with the exception of perhaps one fourth part on the north side. This majestic
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-12-05
Washington.

Thanksgiving has passed with the usual amount of feasting, and>goed feeling. We have not heard of any ones getting choked, nor any other serious accident. Nr. Thrall occupied the desk of the Congregational church, and it is reported gave an admirable address on home work or village improvement. He exchanged with MT. Bryan, of South Britain, on Sunday, who gave us sound doctrinal discourse, on the work of the ministry in the plan of redemp- tion.
 VIsIroRs.-We think there have not been as many visitors in town as usual at Thanksgiv- ing. We have noticed Francis H. Smith, Of Washington, D. C.; Mrs. Benjamin I. Seeley. and daughter, of Middlebury; Miss Laura Howe, of Collinsville; and few others.
 LYoEUM.-The question debated some two weeks since, ResoIued, That trial by Jury is preferable to trial by Judge" was decided in the negative. We are pleased to learn that this institution is dealing with live questions For the present week they have, "Resolred That higher educational qualifications are ne-
 
 thanks are due to F. W. G. for expressing our views so fully in regardto the Senatorial ques- tion, which we failed to do more perfectly for want of time.
 MIssIoNARY.-The Ladies' Home Mission ary Society will meet at the church parlor on Wednesday the Willing Workers, on Satur- day afternoon.
 DRATH.-Sarah, wife of Nelson Brown, of Romford, passed away, after a lingering illness of nearly tive years, on Monday, the 18th ult., aged 88. Mir. Peck officiated at the fu- neral. The remains were taken to Milton where they repose with her relatives of the Griswold family. The remains of Walter, son of Edward Hunt, who died at Albany, on Fri day, aged 22. were brought home to Marble dale where funeral services were held Sabbath afternoon. He was a youth of great promise and fond anticipations. S.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-12-05
Harwinton.


 [ Rev Mr. Hillard of Plymouth, exchanged | with our pastor, last Sabbath. r
 The family of Chas. Cannon have been in town for week.
 -Mr Albert G. Wilson has gone to Navas- tola, Texas, for the winter.
 Our enterprising neighbor, MT, Chas T. Russel, is now running meat wagon.
 Our boys have repaired the old ''beaver dam," on the John Bull farm, and the fall rains have filled the pond, and if it ever freezes over it will make fine large skating rink
 Last week Mr. Chas. Wilcox experienced a more expeditions mode of coming down stairs than that generally practiced the result was cracked" rib. We hardly think that he will get the process patented.
 Oscar Harris, lad of F, has, with the writer's double gun, shot this fall, 4 rabbits, 16 cartridges, 25 pigeons and 100 gray squir- rels. Whose done better'n that?
 Notwithstanding the heavy rain, MT. Vaill's auction was held on Monday: The sale of the farm was postponed till the first Monday in April, as no one one would bid higher than $5, 800 for it. The farm stock sold at good prices, other things went cheap
 MT Hayden, of Unionville, was in town last week buying cows, bringing along with him your reporter in that place. Having pur- chased couple of gentle bcvines and driving them mile or two they put them in neigh bor's yard for time.. One of them was tied 'head to foot" She soon got her dander up, and when, after while, our brother reporter went into the yard to tie rope on her horns, she ran at him furiously with head down and tail up. He didn't stop to lock behind him, but went over the fence all in heap. A doz- en men soon arrived on the scene, and each one tried his skillat throwing the lariat with out any success. After an hours fishing fer her horns with slip rope at the end of long pole she was finally captured, but it took a pair of stout team horses to lead her to Union vile, for she was game to the last.
 Everybody came home or went home for Thanksgiving, except the writer we staid at hume waiting for some one to send us a turkey that never Came We have lost all faith in the generosity of humannasure A dance was held at James Mather's in the evening. A little four-year-old daughter of James Martin died of diphtheria, last Saturday, and was buried en Monday.
 We feel very much like family man as we write with little three-year-old man on our knee; while babe of a few weeks squalls in it's mothers arms at 0uf side The babies are borrowed ones of course. LITTLE GOHNNIR
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-12-05

 tree was something more than one hundred years old. ~A Its diameter at the base was about five feet; and three, fifteen feet up. The first cut of about fourteen feet was supposed to weigh about five tons, and had to be cut Tn twain in order to move it to advantage. The second cut of some twelve feet was a very knarly and formidable looking customer, which might well challenge any expert schop- per, ''armed and equipped" with half dozen geod axes. to parcel it out into ordinary sized stove wood within the space of forty-eight hours!
 Thus one by one, year after year, The ancient landmarks disappear.
 PLYMoTHEAN. Nov. 18th. 1878.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-12-05
New Preston.

The board of school examiners have arrived at the conclusion that it requires, to insure the correct aim and accurate shooting of the Washington young idea, new and improved fire-arms- These are previded in the ahape Of J. Madison Watsons Independent series ei readers, which take the place of Saunders Union series It IS expected now that the young idea will be able to hit the bulls eye at 5000 yards.
 The church sociable met at Daniel Burn hams, last Tuesdey afternoon and evening The next meeting will be held at H. A. Ben- nett's, afternoon and evening of Tuesday, the 3rd inst.
 Rev. Mir. Pogsons lecture of last Friday night was we'll attended Those who did not attend, may be sure that they lost rich treat. Everybody was pleased, and we trust much good was done. Efforts will be made to have him come again. If he does come again, he will be sure to have large audience.
 The missionary field, both at home and abroad, was pretty thoroughly canvassed at the monthly missions meeting. last Sunday night The fields discussed were Ethiopia, China, and our West and South.
 Guess we've got the California wet sea- son. Prayers for rain are not offered any more. The vane on the steeple points 80 con- tinually Northeast that many suspect it's rusted fast, and the wind will never more be north vest Miserere!
 Oscar Beeman has been awarded the care of the towns poor for the next year. by the selectmen, his bid of $925 being the lowest re- ceived.
 It is with sadness that we write of the death of Walter S. Hunt, of Marketable, who iied at Albany, N. r., on Friday, Nov. 29th, whither he went only few weeks ago to at- tend the Albany Medical college He died of Cere6rO spinal naeningitis The remains were brought to Marbledale, and buried from the Episcopal church there. A great concourse of people were present, more than could be seated. .t tt@3 ''Now is done thy last days work: Fold thy palms across thy breast Fold thine arms, turn to thy rest.n "k sleep without dreams" A. H. Bolles and bride returned from their tour, last week. and were at church, Sunday, the exposure of all eyes, just as newly welded couples always are. It somehow seems to us as if it would be our painful duty to chronicle another wedding in few weeks, but only time can surely tell.
 -E. H. Beardsley is overhauling his tannery and making considerable repairs thereon. J. B. Wilson is ''boss" of the job. The missing husband, contrary to all ex. pectations, is not yet returned. It is thought by some that he may have streaked for Aus tralia's diamond fields, there to seek his for tune. P. D.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-12-05
Warren.

Thanksgiving was spent here much as usual. Rev. MT. Colton presented a most excellent sermon from Colos. 8. 15 ''Be ye thankful' Perhaps as large family gathering as any on that day was at Dea. Carter's including Mir. Colton's family. MT. Leonard Pritchard died of lung-fever, Thanksgiving day.
 We hear that Victor Tanner and Edwin Knapp leave this week to attend school at Suffield. X.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-12-05
Births.

On "wednesday, November 27, from the res- idence of the brides parents, Litchfeld, by the Rev. G. M. Wilkins, Andrew M. Pepper, of Morris, to Miss Mary J. Blackburn, of Litchfeld
 On Thursday, November 2S, from St. Mich aers Church, Litch6eld, by the Rev. G.. M Wilkins. George Beers, of Northfield, to Miss Eliza Bell, of Litchfield.
 At Goshen, Thanksgiving day. by Rev. MT. Hazen, Mir. Edwin D. Crandall and Miss Irene B. Smith, all of Goshen.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-12-05

well; his wife stepped ints another room te prepare some warm drink, and, on her return, found him corpse.
 The North Cornwall church has recently been improved and made much more com fort able by putting up new stoves ard taking out and closing up tie windows in asctl end.
 The people of Cornwall, ar.l of adjoining towns, have recently been imposed upon by an impostor giving his name as Clark, pur- porting to come from New Haven and claim ing to have made an arrangement with Brown, the blind piano tuner, for his business. He produced forged letters from Brown to make the imposition complete, and represented that Brown was sick and unable to attend to his regular business. Imagine the surprise of his regular patrons to have Brown appear a week or two after, alive and well, and his own surprise at finding that the people had been so easily duped. In many cases he found the instru- ments in much verse condition than if they had not been touched.
 North and West Cornwall are having large and lively singing schools under the leadership of Prof. Volk. The afternoon school for the younger scholars numbers about thirty-ive; and the evening school for adults, between fifty and sixty. We wish the cor respondent of the New Milford Gazette would be little more explicit He says in the last issue of that paper that he thinks the Corn wall people show poor taste in employing what he terms 8 travelling singing master. Now is it anything agoinst singing teacher that he travels? How is man to get over these hills without travelling and hard travelling at that. He further says that he is also teaching us the art of filtration, just as if we didn't know how to flirt without hiring man to teach us.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-12-05
West Cornwall.

On the 20th uit.. heaeea Beebe, sf Sharon,
 died suddenly in Els wEOruh where he had re- cently moved with his rslfe to epead the win- Ter. He retired on ths might previous to his death, apparently as w. Mas usual. Thanks giving morning he comp @lnea or not feeling
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-12-05
Deaths.

In this town, Dec. Sd, Jane, daughter of Patrick Doyle, aged 15 years
 In Harwinton, Nov. 30, of diptheria, a daughter of James Martin, aged years.
 At New York, on Sundry, December 1, Eliza H., widow of the late Frederick A. Tal. madge, in the S5th year of her age.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-12-05
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 ETCHFlELD, CONN.
Clubbing Rates.

rro rounte subscribers offer the following peri ,a;esis with the Enquirer, at ike folio wing yearly
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-12-05

sMust commences with January or July number.
 Subscribers who are in arrears must make up ar- rearages before taking advantage or the foregoing offers.
 Money should be sent by post-oface order check or registered letter. possible We take all r1sks oi re- ey sent us.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-12-05

Nov. 18th, 1878.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-12-05
RELIABLE ENERG.1lCMEN WANTED

Hundreds oi good men are making money at it. We
 wsnt men all over the eountry-An Agent in ey-
 cry town. General Agents to handle large territory to whom liberal inducements offered. Send your address by Postal Card and will forward you an
 explicit statement of facts. If you not satisfied with what offer, your information has cost you nothing, and will be valuable to you in maiy ways BISSEL MAN'F'G Co.,, A Murray Street. New York. 33-4W
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1878-08-04
An Atrocious Crime In Hew
York.

The New York Times adds to the
criminal record account OF perhaps the
most audncions crime ever perpe;rGted
III this country. 1t appears that some
months since n married lady of boston,
OF great refinement and beauty, and oc-
cupying n prominent social position,
had been visiting friends in the interior
Of this State, and when leaving took q
drawing room car on the New York
Central road for Albany. where her
husband awaited her. Two villains fol-
lowed her into the car, probably attract
cd by the valuable jcwelry sho wore,
n when the conductor approached the
lady for her ticket they informed him
that they were her friends; that she
was derauged, md that they unfortu.
nately had been selected to convey her
to tho Utica Asylum. In spite of her
protestations md appeals for protection
the s%coundrels succeeded in convincing
the conductor and passengers Of the
truth OF their story, aud removed the
lady from tho cars ut Uiicn. she swoon
ing rs the train moved away. She wa'
then lifted into n coach. chloroformed,
taken to n house Of i'll repute, outraged
and robbed Of jewelry and clothing.
The husband learned OF his wifu's al
lodged insanity when he arrived in
Albany. and procuring n special engine
started for Utica without delay. Upon
arriving, a few Inquiries enabled him
to find the disreputable house whore the
wife had been taken, and there he found
her lying upon a he'd, almost stripped
OF clothing, aud her mind seriously in
jured by the terrible experience.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1878-08-04
Heavy Increase In Railroad
F~rcights.

A New York dispatch of the 3Ist has
the following with respect to the late
advance in freight rates by tho trans.
continental route: Merchants who
cail'd at the Union Pacific freight ofi,c
were Informed that lower rates would
be made only by written contract by
them to ship all their California freight
10y rail routes, and that otherwise from
80 to Sl2 n hundred pounds, would be
charged. Some OF tho heaviest shin.
pers were loud in their denuncintion of
the policy pursued 10y the Union ard
Central Pacific roals. Local reprcsen.
tatives OF California houses sent dis.
patches yesterday to their principals,
that they were holding back shipments.
A leading dry goods merchant said
to day: This advance Of freight rates
10y the Pacific roads, places our mer
chants in n bad position. There can
be no profit on goods purchased in this
city for the California market at tho
extfavagant freight rates now charged
by the all rail roate. Heavy goods can
be sent by clipper ships nround Cape
Horn or by the Paciie Mail steamers,
II their rates are not advanced. We
shall lay our grievances before Congress
in December, and see what relief there
is in that direction. At present, unless
tie railroads restore the old rates, New
York merchants will send all light
goods to California by express aud
heavy goods 10y sea-
At n meeting of the general managers
and freight agents OF the Trunk lines
sixteen roads participated. A reso!u-
ton was adopted advancing the rates
from Chicago to New York to twenty
fivo ceuts per hundred pounds, and for
grain and flour TO thirty cents. On
fourth class freight aud other classes in
the same proportion. The new rates
are to take effect August 9Th. Other
points in the West and Southwest will
establish a prOportionate advance"
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1878-08-04

when the o n nov affected by the
radical Republican Ptcas toward tho
Potter Co~mittee, is contrasted with
that of these ssesc journals only a few
short weeks ago. the occasion Of the
hypocritical howl Of "Hevolution''
through which it was hoped the expos
ure Of political yillainy in high places
might be prevented. must be apparent
10 tho o ordinary minds. Just as
was predicted by a large portion of the
Democratic press, the investigation
would result in nothing more than a
mere confirmation Of the previously
established fact hat Louisisna aud
Florida had for years past been ruled
by a gang Of unparalleled scoundreis,
II that for mouey aud promises tue
votes of those states has been fraudu-
iently cast for Hay s. The total de-
pravity of the principal manipulators
OF the political Affairs Of those States,
which has now been made patent to the
world, of curse i%uvalidatcs any testi-
mony they may give upon Any subject,
aud the danger that the facts regarding
the election in those localities might be
proven. having been thus obviated. the
necessity for alarming tho country by
the cry of revolution" 10 longer ex-
its, and the patriotic journals alluded
TO, have addressed themselves to the
pleasant task of abusing the committee.
From reading these papers. n foreigner
wonid very naturally take it for granted
that n large proportion Of the press OF
America were the paid attorneys to de.
fend q horde of the damnedest williams
and perjured scoundrels that ever dis,
Graced this or any other country, ms
they stand convicted ont of their own
mouths. There may DO n few innocent
people who can be deceived by the falss
teachings Of a venal press, into tho be
lief that to expose fraud in high places
in this day and generation, is red
handed revolution, but their number,
are insignificant; the great mass Of tn,
people to-day, are rs well convinced O.
the villainy perpetrated by the Return
ing Boards and their abettors in thos,
States. as though the peIjured scouu
drelism Of the various members had no
rendered nugatory all efforts t. eyolv,
justice.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1878-08-04

A pnrAT Of tho provision in the pro.
posed commercial treaty between France
and the United States. has been sub
mitted to tho Congressional delegates
for consideration. 1t is proposed that
the French government shall engage to
admit all American productions of the
most favored nations, and that the
Unitod States shall make the same ar.
rangcment regarding tho productions OF
France; that IL other nations impose
domestic duty upon its own prouuc.
tons. tho Same duty may be imposed
npon the productions Of tho other party
TO tho treaty.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1878-08-04
Murder In che n,a,. rr,....

The Carson APPeoi furnishes the FOL.
lowing particulars OF the murder OF
Bill Bethards, IN the State Prison. by
Tom Flynn, another convict, ON Mon
day; The prisoners had been marched
in to dinner. Flynn, havingb been :nso-
lent to the n of the officers, had been
punished. Bethards had been on the
sick list. Captain Gornound Of the
Guard. while standing near the shoe
shop. heard q cry OF alarm. Running
toward the dining room he met n crowd
of prisoners. who cried ont that Flynn
was numbering Bethards. just as
Gounound got to the struggling men,
Flynn Was standing over Bethards stab
bling him. The weapon was a carving
knife with a blade eleven inches In
length. Bethards lived a few moments
after the stabbing but uttered no word.
Flynn was disarmed aud placed in the
dungeon.
There is said 10 have been an old
grudge entertained by Flynn for Beth
ards, consequent upon Bethards caus.
ing his arrest for prison breaking.
Dethards was committed to the prison
IN July 1873, npon conviction Of homi-
eide By the District Court for White
Pine county. He received n sentence
Of Fifteen years for murder in the second
degree. Flynn was an old offender and
an exceptionally bad man. He is now
resting under mo less than five commit
ments, hggregHting in terms of sentence
as many AS ~ years. lie stands con-
Victed Of grand larceny. attempt TO
commit robbery, burglary, and two
charges of prison breaking. He is a
native of ireland, and was sent 10 the
p~enitentinry from White Pine county.
William II. Bethards was born in Della.
ware.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1878-08-04

a PORTLAND dispatch Of tho 30th says
news has just been received from NAL
heur City that two OF Towards scouts
had arrived there with dispatches, The
scents left Howsrd's command about
ten miles northwest OF Malheur Agency
The soldiers were entirely ont of RI.
tions. The scouts crossed several fresh
Indian trails leading direct to Mnlhcur
Agency. II was thought the hostiles
were either going to the Agency 10 sur.
render or making toward Stein Noun.
tain. Several hostiles passed through
near Malheur, clearing out a few houses
and shooting at the citizens.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1878-08-04
The norhsr Traunlr..

Official information from tho border
sfys the Mexican Government ia organ.
izing tho inhabitants both Indian and
Mexican. into companies to operate
against Americans. Tho most notot-
rions characters on tho border hold
commissions from tho Mexican govern.
menl.
Tho Kickapoo Indians have becu ON.
rolled 10 defend the town Of saragossa
against MscKensie. should no follow
fhe raiders across the uc Graude to
that place. There is almost y cessation
Of friendly relations between the Amer.
eau aud Mexican officials.