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Litchfield enquirer., 1879-03-20
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FavOrite Poems.
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Shop. OVER THE TIN SHOP w est st.. Litchfie cid. Conn. Where he will keep for sale and make to order all kinds of Harnesses and keep full line of all goods
 to be found iu first class establishment
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LITTELL'S LIVING AGE.

In 1879.THE LIVING AGE enters upon it's hrty-sirih year, admittedly unrivaled and cOntinusly successful Outing the year it will furnish it's readers the pro- auctions of the most eminent authors, abOvO-nam- ed and many others, embracing the choicest Serial and Short Stories by the Leading Foreign Novel ists and amount
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PATIENTS.
 R. H. EDDY,

No. 76 STATE ST., opposite Kilby, BOSTON, Secures Patents in the United States also in Great Britain France, and other foreign countries Copies of the claims of any Patent furnished by remittna one dollar. Assignments recorded at Washingt Ne Agency i the United States possesses superior fdciss for obtaining Patents ascsranng ths pdtsntabtitv of inUentions. R. H. EDDY, Solicitor of Patents.
 TEsTIMoNIALs.
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 CHAS. MASON, Commissioner of Patents" ''Inventors cannot employ person more trustwer. thy or more capable of securing for them carly and favorable considei ation at the Patent office. EDMUND BURKE, late Commissioner of Patents.
 BOSTON, October Is, ls70 R. H. EDDY, Esq-Dear Sir: you procured for me, in l840, my first patent. Since then you have acted for and advised in hundreds of and proeur ed many patents, reissues and extensions have casionally employed the best agencies New York, Philadelphia and Washington, but still give you sl most the whole of my business in your line and Ad- wise others to employ you.
 Yours truly, GEORGE DRAPER. BOSTON. January l. 1879. 4o-1y
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The Annual Volumes of HGrper's Bazar in neat cloth binding will be sent by express free of expense (provided the freight does not exceed dollar per volume) for $7 % each. Complete Set, comprising s52s per volume, freight at expense ef purchaser.
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ing Tube with full directions for in all cases Price $1oo. For sale by all Wholesale and Retail Druggists throughout the United States. WEEKS 6 POTTER, Agents and Wholesale Druggists Boston, Mass
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-03-20

The GREATEST LIVING AUTHORS, such as Prof. Max Muller, Rt. Hon. ". E. GInd- stone, James A. FrOude, Prof. Huxley, R. 4. Proctor, Edw. A Freeman, Prof. Tyndah, pr. w. B, Carpenter, Frances Power CObbe, The Duke of Argyll, Wm, Black, Miss Thackery. Miss MuOch, Geo. Macdonald, Mrs OiIphant, Jean IngelOw, Mrs. Alexander, T homas Hardy, Matthew Arnold, Henry Kingsley, W. w. Story, Turguenief Carlyle, Ruslin, TennyrOn, n, Browning, and many oth. IFS, represented in the pages of
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-03-20
SWORN EVIDENCE, The following Cure Is probably the most r@. markabIe ever effected by any medical
 preparation for the treatment
 Of Catarrf:

for years. and for the last six years have been spells. weak and painful eyes, swollen and ulcerated tonsils hard and constant cough severe pain head ached all the time. The matter accumulated so rapidly in my head and throat that could not keep bed it seemed to me. at the point of sufocasion i would then have recourse to every in my power Sne Se to ep tonss u!cerated and much nfamed that could with difficulty swallow. finally consulted eminent request postponed it. The constant inflammation and ulceration in throat caused by the poisonous innamedmy lungs that coughed necessarily. deep, hard cough: Meanwhile my system began to show the effects of this disease so that Host esh pale and tion When matters had reached this stage, about six months ago, Ibegan the of SANFoRDs RADICAL gan to improve rapidly. The first dose seemed to clear my head as had not known it to be for years. It to Sy tne ss aea reduced the Inflammation and swelling of my tonsils, so that they soon ceased to trouble The soreness head ceased my senses of seeing and hearing were completely restored and every symptom of disease that by the use ofsANToRD's RAD1cAt CURE FOR CATARRn have been thus explicit because, as druggist, 1 have seen great deal of suffering from Catarrh and
 am familiar with the treatment of Catarrh as prac- tised by the best physicians and have consulted the of remedy and apparatus that have appeared during period of six years past and have, while following their nse great care Of my but BOSTON, Feb. g, 1575. GEO. F. DINSMORE
 Then personally appeared the said George F. Dins- more. made oath that the foregoing statement by hin subscribed is true Before me,
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The Annual Volumes of HARPERs WEEKLY. in neat cloth binding will be sent by express, free of sx- pensa provided the freight does not exceed one dol lar per volume), for g OO each. Complete Set com prising 1aoett,Oo Voss sent on receipt Of cash at the rate of 25 per volume, freight at ezpenss pur chaser.
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Pennington Savings Bank.

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 the First Day of Each Month. EB- MONEY CAN BE SENT BY CHECK or POST OFFICE MONEY OR
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 JULIUS GAY. Treasurer.
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Harper's Bazaar.
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NOTICES OF THE PRESS. To dress according to Harper's Bazar will be the aim and ambition of the women of Amerca-Boston Transcript,
 As faithful chronicle of fashion, and a newspaper of domestic and social character, it ranks without rival.-Brooklyn EGgLe
 This paper has acquired wide popularity for the freside enjoyment it affords and has become es- tablished authority with the lades.-N. Y. Eusntng Post,
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Harper's Magazine.
 1879. ILLUS TRATE0.

NOTICES OF THE PRES.
 Harper's Magazi1,e is the American Mat azne alike in literature and in art.-Bostcn 1rGUelLer. The most popular Monthly in the worldly. y. Obssrrer.
 It is and excellent companion for the young, de- light to the mature, solace for declining age-Louts ville Courier-JournGi.
 No other Monthly in the world show so brilliant list of contributors nor does any furnish it's read CTS wit great variety and superior quality Of literature WGtchmdn, Boston.
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SUFFOLK, ss. FEB. g. 1875.
 Then personally appeared the said George F. Dins- and made oath that the foregoing statement by him subscribed is true. Before me,
 SETH J. THOMAS. Justice of the Peace.
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HARPER'S PERIODICALS. HARPER's MAGAZINE, One yr. s 400 HARPER'S WEEKLY, one year, 400 HARPER'S BAZAAR, :" |" 400 The THREE publications, one VT. 1000 Any TWO, one year, 700 SIX subscriptions, one year, 2O.OO Terms for large clubs furnished on ap- plication.
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HARPER < BROTHERS. New York.
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IMMEDIATE RELIEF GUAhAnA6EL. Quart Bottle. S1 CO (Sat6cie&t for 1ivo .oa ij,s'
 aSe) Trial Bottle, Twenty five Ccnt1 Ask Your Druggist for if, or send for Circular to N. B. PHELPS, Prop'r., Murray St. ".
Daily Republican., 1879-03-06
Ms. Tllaen's Health.

Reports wore current in New York on
Monday says the New York "Tribuue, "
Of Tuesday that Mr.. Tilden WAS suffer
from psralytic attack. Colonel Pei
ton is reported TO declare that his uncle
IL In his usual health, and was riding
on Saturday. An intimate friend Of Mr..
Tildsn said on Monday afternoon: "Hs
10 - we'll - you or I. l saw him on
Friday, and thought that hs had not
appeared to be ~ we'll during the past
two years. think the whole rumor
srossfrom one the Tsmmany men saying
when Governor Tilden was under dis.
cussion, Well, the old man isn't dead
yet You know he was thrown several
years ago and injured his left arm; he
then formed the habit Of holding his
left hand in his right, which he still
Governor Tildsn contracted
q heavy cold last Fall which developed
o bronchial affection and weakened the
vocal chords. This was the reason that
he could not make himself heard be-
fore the sub committee investigating
the cphers. Bat he has nearly reoov-
srud from II, and spoke much as usual
IN Friday, whsn l saw him. He als
ways uses low tone in speaking to one
near him. His physician Or. Flint, is
4 great believer In the efficacy of cleo
trioity, and, l judge from the reports,
he has hesa apply 1t 10 Governor Til
isn's throst-.rying An experiment, |
suppose"
Daily Republican., 1879-03-06
Lookout for Barsasas.

L. F. Adsir, No. 2O7 Market St., to
further reduce his stock will make
another special sale on Friday, March
7th, from 8 o'clock, a. IN. to 8 O'clock,
p. n. at the following prices; walnut
green terry parlor suit 6 pieces $40,
walnut hair cloth medallion suits g.,
$25, walnut antique hair cloth suits 7
pieces s33, walnut chamber suits mar
Bile tops s2S, walnut dressing case
suits marble tops $33, terry lounges "a,
walnut bedsteads 81, mattresses 81,
bed pillows and holster t5, walnut
marble top tables %, walnut extension
tables 80 oeats per foot, cane seat chairs
60 cents apiece; 6 chairs and settee for
s5, all goods delivered within the city
limits free OF charge.
Daily Republican., 1879-03-06
EAeeRf Aak kGhAAl

The following named pupils attended
Forest Oak School, No. IS, New Castle
County, Del, every day tor month end.
ing Feb. 3, 1879:
s. Eva Ball, Addie Alcorn, Ella Klair,
Thomas Tucker, John Foreacre.
For month ending March 3.-Ella
Hendrickson, Adde Klair, Anna NJ.
Ch audler, Eva Ball, Addie Alcorn, An
ma Alcorn, Evan Klair, Harry Chand-
Ter, Harvey Ball.
Missing one-half day.-Clara Ly-
nam, Ella Klair, Clara Cranston, Edwin
Ball, Thomas Tucker, Johnnie Ball,
Louis Ball, Sheridan Alcorn.
Missing one day.-Frank klair, Har.
vey Cranston, Leslie Derickson, John
Foreacre. HANNIEM MILES, Teacher.
Daily Republican., 1879-03-06
To BE II ung.

The csming Spring, 10000 pieces Of
wall paper and 1000 pairs of win
dow shades, all from the reliable
Wall Paper House of J. R. Holt, 223
Market street. Mr.. Holt is selling 15c.
paper for 12tc., l24e. for l0c.; l0c for
&c., and Sc. for &c. per piece. These
goods are Of the very best make, and
guaranteed at full length. Mr.. Holt
will sell you enough paper and border
to paper a room II #. by IL #. for the
small sum OF rs cents. So, you see, pa
pering is cheaper than whitewashing.
The spring designs are stylish and
beautiful. Good oil shading lSc. per
yard. Window shades and fixtures,
hung complete, sl.75 per pair. Gilt
papers and Bado work 80 per cent low
er than ever Give us call and be
convinced that the above is no hum
advertisement, but facts. JOHN
R. HoLT, 223 Market street
Daily Republican., 1879-03-06
n. had ysturnsd 10 Nav yo,h ~.

He had returned 10 New York will
his wife from . summer vacation ct tn,
seaside, and he stood in front Of tn,
house giving friend . graphic accoun
Of the seasons pleasure.
"Wont In bathing every day, 'hs OK
claimed enthusiastically.
"Aa!" responded the friend. "Wift
go in too 7"
ooh yes, every day !" said the re-
turned vscstionist.
"Can she swim 7" qnsrisd the friend
with some interest.
"N.o-o, she can't" was the reply.
"She tried to learn, but somhow she
didn't get the hang Of it. She said she
couldn't get the right kick, and lot
her think that was ths reason, but thu
fact was"-and here he locked up at
the house, and sunk his voice to q
whisper - "she couldn't keep her
mouth shut long enough 10 take four
strokes before she'd have some silly rs-
mark to make, whom kerwash-shs'd
swallow whole wave and 60 plump to
the bottom!'
POINTED REMARKS BY A CoLoRED BRuD-
DER.-"Breddern, my 'sperience is dat
it amt dc perfsssion Of 'ligion, but de
'casional practice Of it dat makes man
ceptsble up yondsr. When yer gifts
to de golden gate an Peter looks right
in de- eye and yer shows him yer long
creed an says, pOnpus like, dat yer
'longed ter de big 'Piscopalian church,
do 'Postls II shake his hand an say,
Dat amt nuf ter get yer through
But il yer takes all yer bills under yer
arm, yer grocer bills, an yer printers
bills, an he looks 'em over an finds
'em all receipted, h'll say yer titles
clear an unlock the gate an let yer
pitch yer voice for de angles song.
But faint no use ter trabble along dat
narrer path less yer can kerry, folded
up in yer creed, good rec 'menda-
ton from yer creditors. Hebben amt
no place fur man who has to dodge
'roun q corner fur fear ob meetin some
one Will ask fur dat little bill dat
nebber was paid. "
A minister went to dine at the house
of one of his hearers whom he was in
the habit Of visiting. Dinner being placed
on the table, the master Of the house re-
Quested the minister to ask blessing.
1t was no sooner done than a prattling
boy, about seven years old, asked the
following appropriate question "Paps,
what is the reason we always have a
blessing asked, when Mr.. - dimes
with US, and never at any other timer"
A school girl Of tender years TINS
writes to bosom friend: "Dsar Suisa-
| shan't sttend school agin until get
some new cuffs, collars and Jewelry-I
dear Mama agrees with me that it is nay
Dooty to take the slime out of that Up
start Mary Jones, and III do it if
never learn nothing"
Johnny Floppinger's Sunday school
teacher asked him how he thought
Jonah must have telt about the time
the whale swallowed him, and the bril-
liant little Jack replied: ~ guess he
felt as if'e was going to go up the
spout"
Am Irish Wicklow Quaker was re-
,ently replied to by a lady listener.
The Qaaker was exclaiming against
sgitatisn. The lady responded, What
good in the world was ever done with
'ut agitation? We cannot even make
butter without it,
Daily Republican., 1879-03-06

At Gambia, N. H., on Monday night,
Edward r. Ingalls,, town treasurer, was
bound to n ladder in his barn by sever
al men, who then broke open his desk
and stole $500, which he had collected
from the town. The robbers escaped.
Punctuality is the Hinge of Business. {"
In families where DR.. Bulls cough
syrup is kept there is never a case of
absence from school or business on ac-
count of coughs, colds or sore throat.
Price 25 cents.
Daily Republican., 1879-03-06
E0tePDrfse,

Pusey Scott L. Company have shown
their enterprise by employing Beecher,
the picture man, Of this city, to make
a Photographic view of their large NOR
rocco factory, at the corner of Third
and Madison streets. We have no hes
itancy in pronouncing it one of the fin.
est pictures Of a building in Whining
ton. The firm intends using it for ad-
vertising purposes.
Daily Republican., 1879-03-06
Read This.

This is to notify the public that Ros.
in & Bro. 22O W. End street, the wall
decorators will sell wall paper lower
and do work cheaper than any other
paper firm in this city, let their prices
be what they may. Rosin & Bro. has a
splendid assortment of all the latest
patterns, everything guaranteed salts.
factory and estimates given cheerfully.