Litchfield enquirer., 1879-11-06
New Milford.

l. A M Cur champion pedestrian, Frank Hayes, has been reported as having joined the hyme- neal army, and now the fact comes out that he has not gone Cunning His strong hold is go-as-y -you-please.
 -Oneaof our young ladies has departed from this happy land, and retired to Winsted, where she is to spend the winter studying in the high school, under Emory Mead Strange and unearthly sounds have been heard by the residents living in and near Wells vile, about mile and half North of the village, proceeding from small mountain near by. As young man was going home one evening, the same frightful and hideous noises came from the side of the highway near by By some it is conjectured that the report l cd wild man is no myth and that the horrible sounds proceed from him. Others affirm that it is large wild cat rowing about We await developments.
 The democratic caucus was held last Wednesday and nominated Henry w. Evans and Edwin s. Wells for representatives. Sat- urday afternoon the republicans held theirs l and placed in nomination Rev. James H. Crofut and Alexander H. Barlow. We antici- pate much scratching.
 Afford s. Clark, who has been for three years rector of St. Johns church, left here last Monday morning for New Orleans where he will take charge of parish.
 Two weddings occurred last Monday Edgar F. Hawley, of Newtown, and Sara, daughter of George McMahon, Esq, were married at St. Johns church; and Henry c. Lemon of Bridgeport, and Florence daughter of Horace Merwin. Esq, were united at the residence of the brides parents.
 Rev. Dr. Wells officiated in the Episcopal church, last Sunday.
 MT. c. H. Noble is rusticating in Texas. We hope to see him improved in health by his journey. ..-
 An effort is being made to revive the old Lyceum. We hope the villagers will take hold of it and give it due encouragement. It was a failure for lack of attendance.
 
 street, is very sick and fears are entertained that he will not recover
 Hon. O. s. Seymour was in town one night and part of the day. Heis engaged with othersin fixing the boundary line be- tween New York and thls state. ... H'
 The suit of Charlotte Hickox, es. Edwin B: Stone, was called before M. G. Hill, last Monday, but an appeal was taken before it was tried; McMahon for plaintiff, 'Turrill for defendant. ..... ... ..-.-..- .r.. The, Ladies' Sociable has reorganized and it proposes to have pleasant evening entertain ments. .l. .-.. ........ seir
 An attempt was made by some person to burn building on Railroad street, in which a number of carriages belonging to Geo. E. Eddy are stored. Fortunately the night po- liceman saw it and what might have proved serious damage. was averted r ae -Chas Alger was arrested, last week, on charge of assault and battery and fined twen- ty-five cents and costs. .. ..r r..-ssg4 Bill Butcher has killed five foxes this season. .-..r ,... a#s s- s .a-.
 Our farmers are becoming scared. The pleuro pneumonia is too near for comfort.
 James Armstrong hired horse, last Fri day, to go tu the funeral of Janaes Donnelly, of L. N. Jennings. Then he got drunk, and commenced to whip the horse unmercifuliy and disturbed the funeral procession. Satnr- day complaint was got out and he was ar- rested by Levy Couch and brought before c. C. Smith Esq. He pleaded guilty and was fined three dollars and costs. Not having ready money and friends he was taken to Litchfeld to ponder upon his past offences. NIT. Editor, you may have him.
 -Bostwick Bros. are building an addition to their button shop on Railroad St. The march of improvement goes on in Wellsville. John T. Young has converted the old Sullivan house into carriage building, and Mrs. P. E. Wells has made many improvements on her residence, by new siding, fences around the house, and by new coat of paint. ...
 The case of Whittlesey vs Sperry was again adjourned last Monday.
 Who's going to singing school? Roy.
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