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Litchfield enquirer., 1879-08-28

ENJOY LIFE.-What truly beautiful. world we live in Nature gives us grandeur of mountains, glens and oceans, and thousands better when in perfect health but how often do the majority of people feel like giving it up disheartened, discouraged and worried out with disease, when there is no occasion for this feeling, as every sufferer can easily obtain satisfactory proof that Greens August Flower will make them as free from disease as when born. Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint is the direct cause of seventy five per cent of such maladies as Biliousness, Indigestion, Sick Headache Costiveness, Nervous Prostration, Dizziness of the Head, Palpitation of the Heart, and other distressing symptoms. Three doses of August Flower will prove it's wonder ful effect, Sample bottels, 10 cents Try it. Sold by A. s. Wright & Co.,. Litchfeld.
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-08-28
Falls Village.
WHISTLER.

Anattempt at poisoning here has creatcdquite a sensation, Mrs. Samuel Dickinson, living on the Barrack Mountain was left alone in the house with colored boy Charlie Miller) who had lived with them for some time, going to the teapot for some tea, she was struck with astonishment at it's peculiar appearance, and on examination it was found that large quantity of Paris Green had been put in it. One of the sons returned and. indignant at the attempt obliged the boy to take drink of it, he was made sick, but soon recovered, he has since been tried before Justice Gibbs and acquitted, though he admitted there was no one in the house but himself and Mrs. Dickcnson. The tea was anylyzed and found to contain large quantity of poison.
 PINE GROVE CAMP MEETlNG.-The week of the Camp Meeting opened unfavorably on &C., count of the rain, on Monday. No services were held on that day, and the sojourners then diverted themselves by keeping dry. On though with small audience. Wednesday morning brought out a large gathering to listen to Rev. Hiram Eddy who preached very &C., ceptably, and afterwards the enthusiasm gathered strength day by day. On Thursday was the largest assemblage ever seen on the ground on week day. Bishop Simpson preached Tn the morning and the Rev. I. P. Newman Tn the afternoon. Bishop Simpsons address was considered the most interesting of any delivered on the grounds. A special train was run from Bridgeport on that day, to ac- commodate excursionists. In fact both rail- roads, the Housatonic and the Conn. Western, have afforded every facility for the accommo- dation of those who wish to attend. Friday and Saturday, both very pleasant days, brought large gatherings. Sunday as usual, was the day of the largest attendance. About 5000 people, it was estimated, were on. the grounds. Every variety of costume and every phase of social life was represented, in fact there is so much to distract the attention. it is difficult to fix it on the speakers. There
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-08-28
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F. sDv,.as Collins. = 1'>> '- '-S's0iioh' State of Connecticut, County of Litchfeld, ss Litchfeld August 2Oth, 1879.
 Upon the petition of the said Eliza Collins, praying for therein set forth for divorce from the said Dwight Collins, by her petition brought to the Superior Court to be holden at Lcheld, within and for Litchfeld County, the lst Tuesday of septem Der. A. D. 1879.
 It appearing to, and being found by, the subscrib ing authority, that the said respondent is residing in parts unknown to the petitioner and is absent from this State. Therefore, Ordered, That notice of the pendency of said petition be given the said respondent by the pe ttioner causing this order of notice to be published in the Ltchfeld Enquirer, newspaper published in Litchfeld in said County, three weeks successvely, commencing before the 21st day of August, A. D. 1879. VIM. L. RANSOM, Clerk
 of the Superior Court for Ltchfied County.
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Litchfield enquirer., 1879-08-28

The storm of last week was felt with great severity on the Virginia coast; the cities of Portsmouth and Norfolk suffered severe dam age; some schooners were driven ashore on the New England coast
 Five Italians were killed and six wounded in an affray at Fish Creek, Nev., last week.
 The American Bar Association met at Sar- atoga, last week. ...r ..
 Thirty-one new cases of yellow fever were reported at Memphis, on the 18th. "
 Governor Talbot, of Massachusetts,. formally declined renomination. -~~
 The total loss to the American Linen Con- pany by Paines dedication is $15O, 459, 92.
 Political addresses were delivered, Wednes- day in Ohio by Secretaries Sherman and Schurz and ex-Attorney General Taft.
 Latrimouille was hanged atAlbany, Wednes- day, for the murder of Catherine Dunsbach.
 Henry M. Dixon was shot dead by James Barksdale in Yazoo City, Miss, on Wednes- day.
 Dennis Coppors has been refused burial in Calvary (Catholic) Cemetery because he was a Free Mason.
 The Mississippi River Improvement Cim- mission met again, last week.
 There was soldiers reunion at Camp Dick Yates, H., last week.
 The impeachment trial of Controller Gold smith, of Georgia has been adjourned to Sep- tember 1.
 The Surf House, Rehoboth, Del, was burn- ed, Friday.
 Boyton won the swimming match at New port Friday, Webb had to leave the water on the account of cramps
 A second inquest on the supposed remains A. J. Horton began at Newburg, NY. last week.
 Two cases of yellow fever are reported at New Orleans, Friday.
 In San Francisco, De Young has been held MT. Kalloch the city is tranquil
 Nathan Mayer, of New York city, commit ted suicide by hanging, near Weehawken, N. J., Sunday.
 The Government Directors of the Union Pa cific Railroad finished their inspection of the road, Monday, and find it in excellent condi- ton.
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-08-28

Cur THIS Our. IT MAY SAVE YOUR L1FE.- There is no person living but what suffers more or less with Lung Disease, Coughs, Colds or Consumption, yet some wdhld die rather than pay 72 cents for bottle of medi- cine that would cure them. Dr. Boschee's German Syrup has lately been introduced in this country from Germany, and it's wondrous cures astonish every one that tries it. If you doubt what we say in print, cut this out and take it to your Druggist. and get sample bottle for 10 cents and try it, or a regular size for 75 cents. Sold by A. s. Wright & Co.
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-08-28
Farm For Sale Cheap.

THE well known Charles s. Buel farm belonging to the estate of J. Benselin is offered for sale. It contains over 200 acres and the main road from about 30 is at the Oampvie depot. house and barn in far condition.
 There ts large amount of wood and timber upon the place.
 maple orchard of POO trees, with sap house. etc.
 large variety of excellent fruit sppes pears, etc. valuable water privilege is furnished by Spruce brook one of the best trout streams in the county which runs through the farm.
 desirable location for a summer residence in the country. Four hours from New York, with depot on the farm
 Near post-ofHce schools, and telegraph,
 Will be sold at AUCTION, Sept 1st, 10 a. m if not previously disposed of.
 Litchfeld, August 18, 1879.
 2l-2W DWIGHT c. KILBOURN, Administrator
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-08-28
Carri @ l.. Murphy
ORDER OF NOTICE.

Eugene W. W: Murphy. DA" 0f Noi i'f' State of Connecticut County of Litchfeld, ss. Litchfeld, August 20th 1879.
 fme 91 ae said o Carrie f m from the said Eugene W. Murphy, by her petition brought to the Superior Court to be holden at Litch field, within and for Ltchfield County, on the lst Tuesday of September, A. D. 1879.
 1t appearing to, and being found by the subscrtb- ing authority that the said respondent is residing in parts unknown to the petitioner, and is absent from this State.
 Therefore, Ordered, That notice of the pendency said petition be given the said respondent by the pe titoner causing this order of notice to be published in the Litchfeld Enquirer, newspaper published in Litchfeld in said County three weeks successlvely commencing on or before the 21st day of August A. D. 1879. VIM. L. RANSOM. Clerk
 of the Superior Court for Lltchfed County.
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-08-28

Minister Washington supportsthe Ferry cd ucational bill, which expcls the Jesuits from control of French education, on the ground that Church and State being still united in France, the government could interfere with propriety in such a matter. He said that if the church would ask no aid of the state, they might conduct their educational enterprises as they pleased.
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-08-28

A brother of Dixon, the murdered Mississip- plan, has come on to Washington. He says that Bafksdale lay in wait in the store of a Dem. County Committeeman, and shot Dix on from behind, and tEat other armed assassins were also on the lookout for him. We are glad to see this atrocious assassination con- demned in several Southern papers.
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-08-28
no THE PROBATE COURT FOR THE DISTRICT

mo THE PROBATE COURT FOR THE DISTRICT 4 OF CORNWALL.
 The, application of, Charncey E. Baldwin, respect fully showeth. That he is Conservator to Albert J Hart an incapable person belonging to said District And that said Albert Hart is the owner of the fol lowing real and personal estate An individual in terest heir at law in the estate of H. Milton Hart late of Cornwall in said District deceased. And he further says that the estate is at present unprouc tve that the avails thereof wanted for the sup port maintenance and of said incapable person, and that it is necessary for his benefit to sell the and invest the avas thereof according to law Where fore he says, there s just and reasonable for selling the same therefore prays the Court to order said estate to be sold. And to empower him or some other meet person to sell the pursuant to the statute in such case, made and provided.
 Cornwall, Aug 20th, 1879.
 CHAUNCEY F. BALDWIN, Conservator. nISTRICT OF CORNWALL, ss. Probate Court 0 Aug 18th. 1879.
 Ordered. that the foregoing application be heard and determined at the Probate Office in Cornwall, the Sd day of sept 1S79 at o'clock afternoon and that notice thereof be published in Lchted County, at least six days before the srd day of Sept 183 and that notice of the pendency of the hearing this ap pcaton be given th selectmen of the town of Corn wa at least twelve days before the sd time assigned
 Certified by GEO c. HARRISON, Judge.
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Litchfield enquirer., 1879-08-28

were several interesting sermons and ad-
 dresses given during the day. Rev. l. A. Oakley gave an interesting discourse in the af- ternoon. The singing was noticeably fine and enthusiastic, the organ led the way with cor
 net accompaniment, the singing is powerful instrumentality on these occasions there are but few who are not impressed, listening to these beautiful hymns. It was remarked the cottages were not so tastefully decorated as on some previous years-probably the rain on Monday prevented, New cottages are put up every year, and the grounds grow in attrac- tiveness The closing exercises were held on Monday morning.
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-08-28

Amongst other punishments of Russian Mi hilists, We notice that of a girl of 15, sent to Siberia. Such severity as this is nothing but cruel prosecution. Russian Nihilism may be bad; Russian Imperialism is worse Amongst other punishments reported, is that of two Polish peasants to four years hard labor in the Siberian mines for opposing the demarcation of their plots of land
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-08-28

Rev. W. H. H. Murray, now at San Fran cisco, says that he went to that coast to intro duce the blackboard and see the state. When he left home he thought his business affairs in snug condition. The trouble was caused by a personal friend suing on small debt and attaching property, when the rush of creditors started "The entire indebtedness will not exceed $19 900, and the property, if sold un- der the hammer tomorrow, would pay them off and leave me handsome surplus. I in- tend to return East in few days and put affairs in shape. ."-SpaSnafeM Republican.
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-08-28

France is seriously contemplating buying up all the railroads in that country. They are estimated to be worth $1, ,5OO, OOO,OO This enterprise may succeed, there; but, with such a civil service as we have in America, it is awful to think of the jobbing and corruption that would inevitably follow such an experi- ment
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-08-28

The testimony in Newman Halls divorce case shows the guilt of the wife conclusively. The only thing that appears against Mr. Hall is the fact that he acknowledges an attachment to another lady, and that he is seeking di. vorce with a view to marrying her. The di- vorce was granted.
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-08-28

The removal of the wooden coverings of the dome piers of the capitol, at Hartford, shows very serious and irremediable defects from the chipping of the stone blocks.
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-08-28

Gov. Trumbull's ''war office at Lebanon, Conn.,, has just been partly repaired. It serv- ed at first as his store and afterwards as his otticei was the place of meeting of the Council ot Safety and the station wherein Washngton's messengers between Philadelphia and Boston stopped to rest.-I Tribune
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-08-28

Exeter Hall. the place where so much relig- ious fervor has been expended in times past, to the disgust of people of conservative temper, is about to be sold and taken out of the orator. ical buslness
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-08-28

nave one common friend ln BOneset Bitters
 The success of the Read Carpet Co.'S Car pets is something wonderful, commencing a few years ago making not more than five or six thousand yards per month they have in creased to an enormous production which is all mediately taken up by such leading houses as A. T: Stewart & Co.,, 6 W. & s. Sloane, N. '. They are not only the handsomest designs, many of them rivalling the best Body Brus- sells, but they are superior in quality to any Carpet made, and gre sold at prices lower than the same grade of any other make. David M
 Read, of Bridgeport, is the sole agent for the United States, he supplies all other merchants with them and cuts them up to his Retail custimers at wholesale prices.
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-08-28

The peach culture is beginning on the Ohio shore of Lake Erie, with marked success Over an hundred thousand trees are already set out, and the prospect is excellent. Lieut. Gamble, of the artillery service, is the leader in this anfarnrion
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-08-28

The citizens of Hartford will provide col lation for all the veterans present at that place on occasion of the removal of the old regimen tai colors on the 17th prox. Gov. Hubbard is chairman of the committee of arrangements All the railroads give free return transporta- tiOn
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-08-28

NTR. Geo, D. Watrous will open select school for IX4 both sexes Thursday, Sept. 11th, at a. m., in the rooms formerly occupied by Mr. Gaines.
 Special attention given to boys preparing for col lege.
 Instruction in German given without extra charge.
 Litchfeld Aug. 18th, 1879. 21-tf
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-08-28

The Peruvians have the advantage of the Chilans in sea fighting, apparently. Two of their vessels have ravaged the coast of Chili, doing damage to the amount of million dol lars, and capturing a transport with cavalry regiment, arms and stores, on board
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-08-28

Consul Moseby has signalized his official career by exposing the peculations of Bailey, his predecessor at Hong Kong It is time these far-of representatives of American in- terests were brought to sharp account.
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-08-28

There seems tS be a reaction in favor of parson Murray. Those who ought to know him best consider the talk about his female amanuensls simply scandalous, and attribute his money troubles to the Guilford stock farm. He himself claims that his whole indebtedness is less than $20, ,000, and that he has abundant means to meet it. He still has great confi- dence in the success of his blackboard.
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-08-28

The wages of common laborers have de- clined somewhat duoing the year. They now average $20 month in the North $15 in the cotton states; but $11 in the border states.
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-08-28

The prosecution of the lobbyists who tried to bribe the Pennsylvania legislature to assume the Pittsburgh riot debt is isbecoming question of great local importance Matt Carpenter has been hired to conduct the prosecution. Jere Black and the President of the Reading road assist. The Democracy, the snti-Camer- on Republicans, the oil companies and the railroad interests hostile to tue Pennsylvania road, combine against Kemble and his crowd.
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-08-28

The fat men had two four hundred pound CTS at their Norwalk clambake. One of them, Willard Perkins of Waterbury, was chosen president.
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-08-28
Northfeld.

The Northfeld Knife Go. in circular letter to the people of Northfeld call attention to, the inconvenience suffered by their business from the present management ofthe local post office, and announce their intention of carry ing their mail to Thomaston unless they can be better accommodated here.
 Mir. Lyman, agent of the Conn., Bible So- ciety, is visiting from house to house. rejoic- ing over dog -eared bibles, mourning over moss grown and cobwebbed ones, and doing his best to supply any one in need.
 Rev. Mir. Meserve of New Haven preach ed in the Congregational church, last Sunday, and his hearers say he delivered an excellent sermon. LANCE.
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-08-28

Coop ADvIoE.-O Generation of Wine Bib- bers, let the damnable stuff alone, and if you need Tonic, ask your Druggist for Boneset Bitters. which do their work without reaction.
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-08-28

The disposition to emigrate from the lower Mississippi to Kansas, seems by no means to have left the negro mind. After the harvest the exodus will probably bloom" again.
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-08-28

There has been an increase of about seven millions in custom receipts during the past year,
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-08-28

The Grand Hotel, Paris, sold at auction Saturday, for about four million dollars.
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-08-28

nIsTRIcT OF LITCHFIELD, ss. Probate Court, U Aug 16 1879,
 Estate of James Burns late of Warren, in said Dis trict, deceased,
 The Court of Probate for the District of Ltchfield hath limited and allowed six months from 4th of June 1879 for thecr of said Estate exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect present their accounts properly atested within said tme will be debarred recovery. All persons indebted to said
 NOBLE B. STRONG, Administrator with will
 22-lw apnexed.
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-08-28

We now have fishery claim of over $1OO,- GOO against England, for interference with American fishermen at Fortune Bay.
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-08-28

The stories which gave the late Prince Im- perial wife and child, and then mistress, and finally a romantic under @tanding with the Princess Beatrice, all turn out false
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-08-28

On Wednesday last, an unsuccessful attempt was made to burst open the safe of the Long Branch bank. The burglars were interrupted before they had time to force their way into the safe. A watchman was overpowered and gagged while the effort was being made
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-08-28

Kansas will probably number million in- habitants in the census of 80. Even without an exodus it is the fastest growing state in fha country
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-08-28
PROBATE ADVERTISEMENTS,

DIsTRICT OF WASHINGTON. ss. Probate Court, O Aug. 22d, 1879
 Estate of Fannie Weston, late of Woodville, in said District, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Washington hath limited and allowed six months from t hs date hereof for the creditors of Estate exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attesed within said time, will be debarred 8 recovery. All persons in- debted to said estate requested to make immedi- ate payment to
 - SHELDON W. MEEKER, Executor,
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-08-28

Edwin Booth is making arrangements for an English season, next year. He will act in this country during the winter.
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-08-28
S25.OO Will buy

barrel best Michigan flour l sack Higgins salt l set Sargent's barn door hangers, 20 feet tracl
 and 1 stay roll boys arched axle express wagon, large size pair ladies button slippers 1 G gents calf ties 1 rubber overcOat (good one) " heavy duck overalls 16 knives for Wood, Clipper, or Union mower 10 pounds smoked beef covered 20 '' Merwin's or Bartrsm's hams Bullard's hay tedder forks l water pail 1 ball Dexter's best knitting cotton
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-08-28
A CARD

To all who are suffering from the errors and in1is cretions of youth, nervous weakness. early decay. loss of manhood &c., will send recipe that 1ilii cure you, FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedy was discovered by missionary in South America Send self-addressed envelope to the REV. JOSEPH T NMAN, Station D, Nep Fork City.
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-08-28

Sir Rowland Hill, the man who introduced cheap postage into Great Britain is lying at the point of death. He is 85 years old.
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-08-28

Lord Chelmsford has received the grand cross of the Order of the Bath, for his man. agement of the Zulu campaign. The popular verdict would have been very different. The British toops with column of savages are trying to force Cetewayo to surrender.
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-08-28
store to Rent.

WYE offer for rent new store, ready for occupa- w tion Sept. list, with one two tenements if de- sired. ..... v
 To the right parties very favorable terms will be made. This is an excellent opportunity for one or with moderate capital.
 NORTHFIELD KNIFE co. N"ftnneld. Conn. 203W
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-08-28
Cottage For Sale. ON EAST-STREET.

THREE FOURTHS acres land more or less. Good 4 garden, fruit, and never failing we'll of pure ter. Two minutes walk from churches, and post-of- flee. Very derirable
 for small family. Apply to or address, Mrs. Wm. II. Wheeler, or J. WOLCOTT WHEELER,
 Ltchfeld Conn.
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Litchfield enquirer., 1879-08-28

A son of Rev. Henry Ward Beecherrecently attempted to superintend the driving of an inn mense flock of sheep from California to Salt Lake. He started with 18, 900 sheep, and ar- rived with but s,53S, the rest having perished for want of water on their way through the Aida desert.
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-08-28

No one will be sorry to hear that Lieut. Ca- rey, the young officer in company with Prince Napoleon at the time of his death, is not be punished.
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-08-28

DIsTRICT OF WASHINGTON, ss, Probate Court, x/ Aug. 22nd, 1879
 Estate of Vim. Hurlbui, late of Washington, in said District, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Washington hath limited and allowed months from the date hereof, for the Creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts. properly attested within said time will be debarred recovery. All persons indebt- cd to said Estate requested to make immediate payment to.
 VIM B HURLBUT, Executor 2s-2w
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-08-28
LITCHFIELD HIGH SCHOOL.

DARNES Reunion-At Congam ond Lake; Sep. Il, D for circulare, address RODNEY BARNES, Secy. Forestville, Conn. 22-1w