Litchfield enquirer., 1879-09-25
New Milford.

a notice on it's doors, last week, that no more milk would be received. It caused much sur- prise as we'll as loss to the farmers, as their milk would be left on their hands.
 A. H. Nobles oldest daughter, Lizzie, fell from the veranda at her father house on South Main Street, and her arm was broken by the fall.
 Another of those Saturday night brawls occurred last week. This time it was Walt. Hannon and Geo. Coy, and took place in front of c. c. Smiths; no one was badly hurt, but considerable loud talking was indulgcd in.
 James Andrews intends to run his Steamer across the river during the fair as ferry boat. The fare will be six cents.
 Ralph E. Garfield is dangerously sick.
 -Dr. Vermilye came from New York. Saturday evening, and remained over Sunday. -"Uncle" Eli Gaylord, of Worthwhile, comes to the village once in about so long. Last Saturday he came in, and was seem on Bank St., trying to induce one of prominent citizens to partake from little, fiat, black bottle, which looked very much like a-well, we won't give away the secret.
 The family of Henry Schroeder were out riding Saturday morning, when, as they start ed to cross the railroad just below the depot, an extra train came rushing i:. The driver instantly refined the horses to one side, and the engine passed by, so close that the carriage could have deen touched by the engineer.
 The entries for the races at the Fair close the 23d inst, 5000 are offeredin purses. Every indication points to successful fair thls sea- son. It will take place the last day of Sept. and the first three days of October.
 The picnic of the firemen at Parlor Rock, last Thursday, was decided success. Every body most, went, and all came home satisfied.
 IN. Staub has workmen engaged in dig ging cellar for an addition to his tobacco warehouse.
 Quite number attended the removal of the flags, from this place. on Flag day. RoY
 Kent.
 Owing to scarcity of news your humble sdrUunt" ncglec;s to write as often as might be agreeable to the cdltor, and friends in the dis tance.
 We are sorry to learn of the illness of our aged and highly respected townsman, Mir. Allen Gilbert, and hope speedy recovery.
 The former residence of Mrs Charles Ed wards has been moved from the foundation, and another is under construction by the Soule Bros. of New Milford, to be ready before win. ter
 Mir. Tho Wells Northrop was thrown by horse few days since, and hls shoulder dis located. Doctor was called and he is now convalcscing.
 Mir. s Fillmore has moved part of the hotel formerly known as the R. R. Store out to Main St. Mir. E. is "a live yankee" and bound to improve the place.
 MT. J. T. Smith, who was formerly in the employ of the Kent Iron Co.,, has returned from Canada. to which place it was said he fled few weeks since for threatning the life of a member of that company. Jim is look ing as good natured as ever, but we warn all moderate drinkers to look out when the anvil (belD rings.
 We are informed that Cove. R. Andrews, and B. G. Northrop L. l.. D. are expected to speak in town in few days.
 Tho entertainment given by Miss Flora R. Roberts, of Philadelphia in the town hall, on Thursday evening the 4th, inst. showed culture and was listened to by an apreciative audience for nearly two hours. We hope to be favored again at no distant day.
 Rev. J. c. Sturges being called to his former home, last Sabbath, supplied his pulpit by engaging Rev. MT. Walton of Norwalk, Ct
 There was picnic of the Congregational Society on the ground of said society, on the afternoon of the 18th, inst that the flock might become acquainted with their shepherd, Rev. Mr. Vance, who with his family recently loca- ted in the parsonage.
 First frost of the season came on Sunday
 Cider making has been going on at the mill of E. s. Peters and son for several days passed. O. UNISON.
 Washington Depot.