Litchfield enquirer., 1879-03-13
New Preston.

Beersheba that spring is here without any fear that facts will disprove the assertion for, when the bottom falls out of the highway from here to New Preston station-and it was never more thoroughly out than atpresent-youm may be.absolutely sure that the swarm and gentle zephyr approacheth.' The mud on that road, at a low estimate, isis s-wen, if we had a rake handle we could show you. The temperance workers were surpr ised to see so large an audience at their meeting in New Milford, last week. About thirty went down from this place. and returned highly de- lighted with their cordial reception by the Y. P. T. Us of that place. The exercises con- sisted of songs, short speeches, and recitations. which took place at Union Hall, was not only very enjoyable occasion to all, but very successful affair also. AS slight token of the regard of his parishioners, Mr. Lancashire was presented with a purse of over one hun. dred dollars, besides substantials in the form of wood, coal hay, etc.
 The happy couple (Mr and Mrs. Granniss) who recently took the solemn oath of matri- many friends after an absence of two weeks. At church. Sunday, as has been the case from time immemorial with newly welded pairs, they were the focus of all eyes. -% ' %'-
 Charles Carter, proprietor of the Cheree Point House, is proposing, if he can sell his hotel property, to leave the quiet village of New Preston, and the beauties of Wafamaug Lake, for the bustling activity of the West. He intends to go to Ohio, where his sons and daughters are. Mr. Carter aad his wife are two genial people. and we can ill afford to spare them. The summer visitors and pat rens of Cheree Point will miss them more than anyone else, if they go. rvrt~r At town meeting in Union Hall, last Saturday, it was voted to construct new bridge across the Shepaug river in place of the old one on the highway leading from Washington Depot to the "Green." An agent of the Corrugated Metal Co.,, of East Berlin, Ct., was present and furnished estimates of wrought iron bridges as compared with woed- en ones, &c. Finally it was voted that the matter should be left to the selectmen to ar- range if they saw fit, with this company to put up an Iron bridge of 75 feet span, and 142 tons sustaining capacity, for the sum of $975. %.
 Stephen Wright became the happy father of girl baby en the Eth inst.
 yr, Geo. H. Gillette, who has been carrying on the tombstone business in Salisbury, is about to locate among us, having rented part of Stephen Wright's house. Many will be glad to know that he intends residing here per- manently.f . -..< , 2 -F
 Mrs. c. s. Whitney, of Hartford, who has been conducting a series of gospel temper ance meetings at the church on New Preston Hill, was invited to conduct the Sunday night meeting at the church here, and she gave us very interesting and profitable discourse of nearly an hours length, taking for text the words, 'Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren ye have done it unto me-" She is quite rapid but yet for cible speaker, and deals with plain facts and sharp truths. She hoped our church had pro- gressed so far in the temperance movement as
 
 to use unfermented wine at the Lords Supper. When she comes again we hope to be able to say that it has. { It becomes our sad duty to report the death of G. W. Cogswell On Friday last, he passed from bed of pain and sickness of nearly 8 years duration to the peaceful and eternal rest of that mystical, silent land frem whence no traveller returns, aged sixty six years beloved, respected and regretted by all who knew him. His funeral was very largely attended from the Congregational church in this village Rev. Mr.. Lancashire preaching the sermon, and the remains were inferred in the village cemetery here.
 "AUis va'atty, saith the preacher"
 70, why should the spirit of mortal be proud |?
 Like swift heeting meteor, fast flying cloud.
 flash of the lightning, break of the wave,
 Man passes from life to hls rest in the grave
 Next week it is expected there will be series of revival meetings at the church. They will be held every night. Several speakers from distance will be present.
 - PEN DRAGON