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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-08-29
Canada's Earthquake Shocks.

Some peculiar features are noted in
connection with the earthquake shocks
experienced yesterday in the Welland
district of Canada and Northwestern
New York. In the former section the
shocks we're felt very sensibly, and
even alarmingly, between , and 3
o'clock in the morning. The country
thus affected extends from the SOUTH
western shore of Lake Ontario, at the
eastern terminus Of the Welland Canal
and follows that canal toa point within
a few miles OF its western terminus in
the northwest corner OF Lake Erie,
showing that its course must have been
almost due north and south. At St.
GATHERINGS, which is "a city built on q
hill the earthquake was so severe as
10 awaken people out other slumbers,
rumblng the earth from ten 70 sixty
seconds, As If from the reverberations OF
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-08-29
Go Slow on SnecnlntiOns.
From the Hartford Courant.

In consequence Of the large amount
of money seeking investment. the
mania for specializing in railroad and
mining stocks and in futures " in cot
ton and provisions, is almost epidemic.
Now and then fortunate man hits the
market just right and secures hand
some return, but in the majority Of
cases the inexperienced Spectator
finds his margin exhausted and his
money lost. Most of this speculation
is pure gambling, with the chances less
in favor of the player than at Morris
sey' saloon or in lottery investments.
And in addition to the risk or loss the
business is demoralizlng, as is strikingly
shown by recent disclosures ut Fall
River. Those fortunate people with
money to invest are wisest who are
content with the small but sure returns
of good bonds and mortgages, or who
buy desirable real estate at the present
low rates.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-08-29
A Close Contest With II Bear.
THE FIRST CHAPTER. y
SIM Francisco Bulletin.

On Wednesday afternoon a man
named Williams came into San Jose
for doctor, stating that his companion,
Walter +. King. had been badly injur-
cd by grizzly bear III contest that
morning ina canon known rs Skunk i
Hollow, about thirty-tive miles south
east of San Jose The men were out
hunting deer. King got on bear,
track on Tuesday, and went out early
next morning. Not returning in time,
his companion went out to search for
him, and found him unconscious, but
still alive. and lis skull fractured, and
his left side torn. A grizzly lay dead
about sixty yards away. King was re.
stored 10 consciousness and carried
back to camp, and assistance gwen
by couple of men who were camping
u few miles distant. King says he fol-
lowed the bears tracks to Il sort OF
cave in the hillside, heavily bordered
with chaparral, and, supposing the ami
NAL was inside, was on tho watch, when
rustllng of the bush caused him to
turn, and hc then discovered hruin only
thirty or forty feet away. He raised
his rifle and fired, and the bear came
| for HIM. lie shot three times, dropped
his gun, and pulled his hunting-knift
! Just rs the beast reached him, but al
most before he could use his knife the
animal closed on him. He cut fianti
cally, but was struck on the head 10y
the animals paw, and remembers ~
more until carried back 10 camp.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-08-29

The eastern portion of the Northern
Pacific railway for $50 miles or more
runs through dense forest where fuel
may be had for the mere cutting.
Travellers are therefore surprised to
see that on the Dakota division the en-
gines ali burn coal which is brought
from Ohio and Pennsylvania, more than
a thousand miles away. The explana-
ton is that coal is much more con-
yenient fuel than wood, occupying less
space, requiring less frequent loading of
the tender and taking much less time
in loading, and furthermore that it Is
far less expensive to haul to remote
points upon long line. This is seen
when it is remembered that while a ton
of coal equals two cords of wood in
heating power, q car can carry twelve
tons Of coal and only six Of wood, max
ing the cost of hauling wood about four
times as much as Of hauling the same
heating power in the form OF COAL
Rdilipdy Age.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-08-29
LIEUTENANT Commander II. Ii. Cor.

LIEUTENANT Commander II. Ii. Cor
ringe, United States navy, who hos
taken charge, by permission Of the
navy Department, Of the removal OF
the great obelisk of Alexander TO New
York, entered the navy in 1868, served
a term with distinction during the war,
being three times promoted for consplc-
uous gallantry in the Mississippi squad
ron, and after four years service in tie
photographic Office was appointed, IN
1876 to the command ofthe Gettysburg,
in the Mediterranean, in order to con-
duct survey of the coasts of North
Africa and the Ltvant. In the course
of that duty Lieutenant Commander
Gorringe thoroughly familiarized him
self with the harbor of Alexandra, and
made special study Of the position
and condition OF the Alexandrlan ODE
lisk. 1t would be impossible 70 COM
nit the enterprise upon which he has
entered to a more competent or more
experienced officer.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-08-29

The leading newspaper Of Canada,
TIE Toronto Globe, disapproyes Of the
course of the United States in calling
upon foreign governments to stop Nor
mon emigration Or, a. Il calls it, put
ting foreign countries into religious
quarantine. But il speaks favorably Of
the suggestion that the United States
should check the immigration of Nor
mons BY prohibitory laws to be enforced
ut each seaport.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-08-29

rHRRg are still over 5000. 900 acres Of
uuoocupied lands in Illinois. The total
number of acres under cultivation Is
1881 Hos, the average value Of which
is Si4.3S per acre.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-08-29

GRO. II. Scorr, an Englishman con-
nected with the Indian Survey De-
is the first European who
has scaled the peak Of SIkaram, 1900
feet, the highest point in the Sufeid
koh range. The last 1000 feet of the
ascent had to be made by cutting steps
in the snow with an Afghan knife.
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-12-04
Goshen, No. 417.

Arthur Wadhams has returned from Lead vile.
 Mir. Willard Lester, of Harrington, is vis- iting friends here.
 MT William North, of Cornwall, is teach ing the East street school
 The rain, Friday night, took of nearly all the snow drifts.
 Thanksgiving was observed here as usual Tine branches of the Noah Wadhams family all united at tho house or Mrs. Wadhams, and Clarence N. Brewster was back from N. Y. The Norton families gathered at the house of Edward Norton. Dea Smiths family were at Bantam, with his daughter Carrie
 Mir. Elisha Carlisle's fine dog is dead, and many thought he was poisoned by burglars, but the post mortem showed no signs of poi son.
 T spent two days, last week, at the Dis trict Court in Falls Village, and the case is only half finished. It is land case, where the title to three acres in the great swamp is contested. It occupies the attention of Judge Fyler, a clerk, sheriff, three lawyers sur- veyor, and several other. witnesses. They don't hurry us up quite as much as you do in Litchfeld, and I think they kept me on the witness stand SIX hours. That swamp contains about 2,000 acres, and there is muck enough in it to supply the county 100 years, If they go to the bottom. H. N.
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-12-04

pany. Mr. Catlin took the cask home, sup posing that it still belonged to the company. A creditor of Messrs Morse and Treadway, learning that they were in reality the owners of the varnish, has attached it as their proper ty. The transaction is quite curious one, throughout.
 Our readers will notice. with deep regret, the death of ex Sheriff Geo H. Baldwin, which occurred at his residence in this village on Tuesday morning. Mir. Baldwin was born on the 2Oth September, 1927, and had entered upon his 53d year. His father, Capt. Daniel Baldwin, was man of great energy, and the son was of similar nature. After good edu- cation in our village schools, he served an ap- premiership in the Enquirer office. He subse- quently published, for short time, the Litch- field Republican. democratic paper, and was the first publisher of the Sentinel. He was Post master here for eight years, Judge of Probate for one year, and Sheriff of the County for nine years. He represented the town in the General Assembly in 1861, held the office of town clerk for five years, from 1858 to 1863, and was first selectman for several years succeeding. His friends were warmly attach ed to him, and he was noted for his generosity and neIghborly kindness In his family, he was a devoted husband and father, andhis ex sympathy of the entire community.
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-12-04
Kent.

l News lots of it, but no time to write!
 John looked at Susan, and s. looked at John, and they both looked at each other ]; till at last, John said to Susan, wilt thou ?, and she wilted. So, one fine day, on or near the 2Oth, they took a car and landed at New Haven, when her old friend and former pastor was found, and what God joins let no man put asunder. After few days sojourn, they returned to (this) their own native town on the 6, ,39 D. m. train. the 24th, and were soon sere- naded by our renowned Kent Cornet Band at the residence of Capt. Edmond Mills, where the loving couple have taken up winter quar- ters. May health, wealth. happiness, and long life attend them. Fearing some of our good friends may have to rack their craniums to much for their future good, we give the names in full; Mr. John l., Roberts, to Miss Susan M Slade.
 A meeting of the Soldiers Monument As sociation was held at the residence of MT. B. Eaton in this village. Thanksgiving. evening l and the treasurer's report shows $1 ,220 now on hand for the monument. We hope to live GO Scc d SulIdDle tTeCC- ed in memory of Our Union Dead in suita- ble place in our quiet village.
 MT. Albert Roberts has been very sick, but his many friends will rejoice to hear that he is now convalescing.
 Stolen few nights since, from Mr. w. Newton (near Bulls Bridge), horse, wagon, harness, etc. No trace could be found of the thieves further than New Milford, at last accounts. Moral-Join the Horse Thief Asso- citation of Kent, now the horse is stolen; it will cost you $1-Trade Dollars not taken
 Lane Avenue has been widened, and much improved, since the lot on the North came into Mir. E. s. Smiths possession. A new fence has been built, and several building lots sold (ac- cording to report).
 A gang of hoop-polers from New Jersey have been ransacking our mountains for weeks past, and have succeeded in sending off sever- al car loads of hoops. Report says that MT. R. Fuller sold them poles to the value of $500.
 Thanksgiving passed as of old; services in the churches, and chickens, turkeys, pud- dings and pies for dinner, after church fam fly gatherings and good times generally. With hearty thanks to the Giver of ali things.
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-12-04
New Preston.

Mrs. Theodore L. Cuyler spent Thanksgiv- ing with her son at Rev. Henry Upson's.
 Miss Nellie Marvin is the guest of Frank P. Bolles.
 The ''social," Friday night, did not come off on account of the rain storm. It was post. poned till this week Tuesday night.
 A few New Prestonites have gone to New Milford to assort tobacco in the warehouses there. At the grand summing up, Saturday night, last week, one had just dollar after paying his board and another didn't have enough to pay his board into fifty cents. They -uotn mustered pIucK enough to go down another week.
 Miss Ida Graniss has returned after short visit to Waterbury,
 Christmas is coming. Thought we'd speak of it just to remind the children, not that we care anything about it ourselves
 The "Go-home alone society" held it's first meeting, last Sunday night The new feature in this society is that the gentlemen in solitude wend their ways homeward, while the ladies in 'maiden meditation fancy free" walk off bravely alone to their respective homes. How long such state of things is to exist, we dare not venture.to say.
 s ~--->~ PEN DRAGON.
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-12-04

served, we think than usual, and more in &C., cordance with, Gov. Andrews proclamation, which was model one. If hes.compiled it, he has better acquaintance with scripture than lawyers in general.
 More than one hundred persons assembled in the Hall to express their thanks to the boun- tiful Giver of all good, and to listen to @ dis course from Rev. Henry Upson. of New Pres ton. There were many pleasant family gath erings. Among the most conspicuous were one at D. c. Whittlesey's one at William J. Ford's; of the Morehouse family, at s. S.. Warehouses; one at Mrs. s. H. Mitchells !; and, largest of all, at Mrs. Orpha Brinsmade's, where we think most of the descendants of the Sackett family this side of.New Connecticut were present more full report of which will be furnished by one present on the occasion.
 ARRlvALs.-Quite number of children came home to Thanksgiving; among them were Edward and James Hickox, the former looking much better since his return from En- gland; Willie Platt, I'M. D." from New
 
 ly, of the business college, New Haven.
 TRANSFER OF REAL ESTATE AND BUILDING. Mir. Van Ingen, who has been prospecting sometime for building lot in this place, has purchased five acres of land of F. W. Gum, south of his residence, taking in, we under stand, part of his grove; and contemplates erecting summer residence for his family nearly opposite Dr. Browns
 George Nobles has conveyed his house and building lot to Baker and Brinsmade, and ne- gotiated with J. s. Titus for another lot on Woodruff avenue has dug his cellar, and Is to erect dwelling honse thereon.
 Earle Abbott has purchased lot nearly op- posite on the west side, north of John Lobdell's, has. excavated cellar, and is about to erect a dwelling house.
 Lewis A. Garfield is erecting tenant house near the watering trough east of Mrs. Asahel Warmers.
 MARRIAGES. At the Congregational Parson- age, by Rev. Mir. Thrall, Nov 24th, Edward Carter of Warren, and Miss Fife Brown, of Romford. Favors received, and compliments returned with our best wishes for their future welfare.
 At Bristol, Nov. s7th, MT. Henry More house, of Washington, and Miss Carrie War ner, of Bristol. Miss Warner has been teacher in the Home and School of Mr. H. H. Morehouse, and the result has proved a suc- cess May success attend them.
 RELIGIOUS. the past year, the Rev. Wm. L. Peck has held twenty evening servi- ces at the school house at Romford. Those meetings have been productive of some fruit, and continue to increase in interest. The av- craze attendance has been over thirty Rev. Charles H. Bullard, of Hartford, presented the claims of the Tract Society at the Hall, yester- day. S
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-12-04
WatertoWn,

The ball given at the Warren House. thanks giving Eve. proved a success, financially and in every other way. The music by the s. T. c. c. orchestra, and the prompting by A. E. Blakeslee, could not be excelled.
 The Union Temperance meeting at the Methodist church on Friday evening was we'll attended and the remarks of Mir. Sturteveant were listened to with the attention they de- served.
 The annual meeting of the Watertown Agricultural Society for the election ofofficers, was held on Monday, Dec. 1st Hon. o. B. King, positively declining to act as president Wm. G. French was appointed in his place. George A. Woodruff refusing to act as secre- tary, B. H. Mattoon was elected in his place. By the resignation of Mr. King, the society loses an able officer who has done more than any one else to make our fairs the success they have so far proved. R.
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-12-04
Ellsworth.

Mir. E. W. Chaffee has just returned from Dakota where he spent the summer
 Rev J. O. Stevenson has asked to be ex cused from staying another year in the Con- gregational church thinks he might do more good in Western field of labor. ..-
 Coal bushes are springing up all around here making business lively, and furnishing employment for good many hands.
 -Sociables are held every week in connec- tion with the Congregational church, the mem- bers take turns around in furnishing rooms and refreshments
 Mir. Edward McBarney, one of our young men who lives in the western part of the town was married, week before last, to Miss Lizzie Johnson, at Hillsdate N. Y. O.
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-12-04
Campville.

On Sunday the 23 inst, there was a prayer meeting in the forenoon, and preaching by MT. Elliott in the afternoon at the chapel.
 Robert Afford has gone to Seymour to work.
 Master Dick Bills is home on visit.
 MT. George Johnson and family have re- moved into his own house again, after en- larging the windows. laying a new chimney, and making some other needed repairs
 On Thanksgiving night there was a dance at Mir. John Rankin's.. Good music was fur nlshed by Rankin Brothers, and the dancing continued from about s:sO D. m., (with few interesting games interspersed) until 2:3o a. m.
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-12-04
Washington.

Among the many pleasant gatherings on Thanksgiving day, was the reunion of the Sackett family, at Mrs. O. Brinsmade's in Washington. It was complete surprise. During her absence at church, 'tHer sisters. her cousins and her aunts" had taken posses sion of the house, bringing with them an am- pie supply for the Thanksgiving Feast" which she found.spread upon the tables on her return; and soon her friends, one by one, made their appearance, and were greeted by her with that cordial welcome she knows so we'll how to bestow and, to complete the surprise on the arrival of the train, her friends from Bridgeport joined our group, increasing our number as we'll as abundant supplies, to our already bountiful store.
 But, not like "Yearly Feasts," |" from sun to sun,
 Until the next day course was neai ly run,
 Our joyous group kept up their merry cheer,
 And parting, hoped to meet another year.
 X. Thanksgiving day was more generally ob-
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-12-04
Cornwall.

Revival Services are held at the Methodist Church at Cornwall Center. A large number came forward on Sunday night.
 Six jurymen were drawn from this town for the New Milford district court; T. s. Gold, W. A. Brewster, J. L. Whitney, Myron I. Willard, Rufus s. Frink, and Cyrus w. Marsh.
 Miss Cynthia and Ella Harrison are going to Wilbraham to attend school this winter.
 A. l.. Miner butchered hog weighing 570. lbs.
 Fred Clark, Sam White and Harry Nun son, came home to spend Thanksgiving.
 The Cornwall Bridge Iron Co. are about ready to start the Furnace. DAMON.
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-12-04
Deaths

At Great Harrington, Nov. 20th. Maria.C. Lawton, youngest daughter of J. F. and M. Lawton, formerly of Goshen, aged 16 years.
 At his residence, in this village, Dee, 2d ex-Sheriff George H. Baldwin, aged B years. Funeral from St. Michaeps church. Thursday afternoon, at 1:45., The remains may be seen at the house until o'clock.
 In New York City, Tuesday, December Sd, Rollin Sanford, in the 74th year of his age.
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-12-04

+Must commence with January or July number. Subscribers who in arrears must make up ar- rearages before taking advantage of the foregoing ofe's.
 Money should he sent by post-ofce order. check or registered letter. if possible We take all risks of re- nitarce the clubbing periodicals but not of mon- ey sent us.
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-12-04
AGENTS READ THIS!

We want an Agent in this County to whom we will pay salary of $10O per month and expenses to sell our wonderful invention. Sample free. Address at once SHERMAN CO.,, Marshall, Mich. 32-4w
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-12-04
Special Bargains
IN EVERY DEPARTMENT.

Black Silks. --, ...'-< < ,-. .--. Colored Silks. Black Brecade Silks, Colored Brocade Silks. Blsck Striped Eilks. 2s Pieces oolosed velssts. & &a es = Black and Colored satins. Black Striped velvets. Black and Coiored velvetesns. .s.4 Bargains in Black Cloaking veivess. Black Cashmerss.
 Black Henrietts Cloths. Black and Colored Momie suitinRs. 60 Pieces Colored Cashmeres. 100 Pieces Colored Dress Goods q Black and Colored Shoodas suitinRs. Camels Hair in Black and Colors. g.. j. B. ~-- Ladies Cloaks. ~1A~=< <. 45 : ]. .'-' ~-- Ladies Dolmans.
 Misses Cloaks, childrsn's Cloaks. 9l-.s, 1 1ans Rs,.''s ss.s'. sa..''' 'sz7 E'W5.,. Misses Shawls.
 ohidrens shawb a #. Beavers Shawls.
 Stripe Shawls.
 Cloakines.> q. f$ Ts@ 200 Pairs Blankets, 150 Confortablss. Table Linens. Napkins. .t Towels.
 Turkey red table nens. . Piano Covers. Felt Skirts.
 Brown and Bleached ShsetinRs Canton Flannsls. Scarlet Wool Flannels. Shaker Flannels.
 1000 Corssts. so Dozen Kid aiovea- ea @t4t6..a 4 Black Silk Fringes
 Colored Silk Ff4naes. Braided Gimps. egg. - ~s tr-4 e..f f~s.e- ea ii ~ 100 Night Dresses and chsnnisss. -s es.t - q 100 Dozeh Ladies' and Childrea's woolsn Vests and Paats. 1000 lbs. zephyrs woostsds, Black and White, Sc per ounce, colors, 6c. per ounce. Hand Knit Jackets.
 Hand Knit Nubiss. @ < 800 Dozen Ladies' Misses chiidrens' and Gents Hosiery. 40 Pieces Body Brussels.
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-12-04
NIarr1ageS-

In this borough, Nov. 27th, by Rev. Allan Mclean, Mir. Henry s. Slocum, and Miss Min. nie L. Brown. a
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-12-04
E. T. TsSrsser's COJssns9a.

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 DIRECT FROM luD0Pl
 Per Steamship "City of Chester" An Invoice of Black Cashmeres, Black Satins, Black and Colored Velvets and Velveteens also, a fine line of Scotch and Irish Ta- ble Linens. As these goods were bought directly from the manufacturers for and shipped directly to us there have been no profits paid to jobbers, and we offer them to our customers at regular wholesale prices. We ask an examination by any one in want of goods in this line be- fore making purchases, as we know we can save money for our customers on them.
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-12-04
Births.

At Kent, Nov. 26th, a daughter to Mir. .and Mrs. F. H. Gilbert.
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-12-04

 odicaIs with the Enquirer, at ike following !earl rates:
 LitteIrs Living Age, Harpers' Weekly, ......-............ 5.20 HarDers' Bazaar, r,................... 520 Harpers' Magazine, .....:......... 5.20 Atlantic Monthly, ,.................. 5.20 Scribner's Monthly, ,............... 5.20 The Galaxy, y,........................... 5.20 The Agriculturalist, ,.......... 310 Arthur's Home Magazine, ....... 400 Peterson's Magazine, *............. $50 Godey's Lady's Book, ............. 440 St. Nicholas as..................... 440 Scmi-weekly Times, es,................425 Weekly Times, s,..................3.00 Semi-weekly Tribune, ..............4.50 Weekly Tribune, . ...................3.50 Saturday Magazine. :,
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-12-04

Thanksgiving day was more generally ob-
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-12-04

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Litchfield enquirer., 1879-12-04
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Clubbing Rates.

To Counts subscribers offer the following peri dicaIs with the Enquirer, at tke folio wing yearly
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-12-04
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