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Litchfield enquirer., 1879-07-17
Goshen. No. 397

HAu.-When the great shower came, last week Tuesday evening, the hail stones began to rattle on the North side of my house, and as the blinds to two of the windows were open, I went out and closed them, but not until five panes of glass were cracked I picked up some of the stones, and found one of them larger than a walnut.
 SEWING SOCIETY," The ladies met last week at the house of MT. M. Wadhams
 FROM WEST PoINr-Mr Lyman Kennon, from the military academy, is now with his uncle, Mir. Lyman Hall his furlough will last until the 20th of August.
 ARRIVALS. At Mrs. Henry Lucas, MT. and Mrs. Henry Pierson of Pittsfeld At MT. Stockings MT. and Mrs. Edward Huxley from near Boston. At Capt. Gaylard's, Nr. Henry o. Gaylord, aud Mrs. Spur and her daughter Ida, from Fall Village
 BErTER.-Mr. Asaph H. Palmer has i'm proved considerably in his health.
 RETURNED. Noah s. Wadhams and her daughter have returned, after an absence of three months in Brooklyn and New York.
 BLACK SNAKE.-A large snake had been seen around the house of Dea. Palmer, and last week, he ran in behind the clapboards by the back door; when they disturbed him his head came in sight, and was cut off with a shovel. The serpent was about feet long.
 GREAT EvENT.-The event of the last week which caused the most excitement, was the Samuel F. Oviatt For some time it was moi believed, and it is said that when the truth was known the flags were run up. H. N.
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ECHo FARM HERD, LITCHFIRID, CONN.,
 Though this herd of Jerseys is so extensively
 known as large milkers, and producers of but
 ter which commands the highest price( $1 per
 pound), one of the COWS deserves special
 notice.
 Filbert, (Mr. F. Ratchford Starr's famous
 Centennial prize cow), dropped her last calf
 October 25th, 1878. Her milk, from the morn-
 ing of October 29th to the evening of June 18th
 (eight months), weighed 8, ,466k pounds. The weight of the COW was tested four times dur ing the eight months, and was as follows 1,095 pounds 1,035 pounds; 1,060 pounds ]; 1,03O pounds. Total, 4, 220 pounds, one-fourth of which makes her average weight 1,055 pounds, so that she gave during the eight
 months, more than eight times her own weight in milk.
 Her milk for three days in November last 1 made 6a pounds of butter, and although due to calve in less than three months (September IA her milk on the 20th, 21st and 22d of June, made pounds 5 ounces of butter
 It will naturally be asked, how was Hilbert fed :? MT. Starr is exceedingly particular in not over-feeding his cattle. His chief aim is to
 make them good, healthy breeders, rather than to force milk from them.
 Hilbert, when in full flow of milk. had a daily allowance of quarts of feed (ground corn and oats in equal parts), and ? quarts of bran. This was more than the usual supply but was deemed advisable, owing to her large yield of milk. As soon as advisable. it was reduced to quarts of feed and 5 quarts of bran per day, which was gradually farther re- duced till she was put out to pasture in the spring, when the feed was taken off. and only 1quart of bran allowed each day4a pint morning and evening". m . .9sil
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Northfeld.

The boys and girls of the Center school had a picnic last, Thursday, in Andrews grove. It was planned and arranged by Mrs. A. H. Lambertson, the teacher who, with the assist ance of the parents and friends of the scholars made it pleasant for all. Those who heard the recitations and reading of compositions pronounced them very good. School visitor Kilhourn was present and questioned the scholars with kcenness addressed the compa- ny with words of truth and soberness, and pre- sided at the head of the table with easy grace. Mrs, Lanbertsoh was the recipient of Bible from the children. We noticed on the ground six teachers who have taught this school for one or more terms.~--
 The Knife Co.,, on opening their Paris ex- hibit, found that rough handling and moisture with the least bit of conveyance" had marred the beauty of the display. If any person has been ordered diet of pulverized plate glass they can furnish him enough for the first three weeks.
 The executive committee of the union pic nic have decided to go to High Rock Grove as last year, some day in August to be hearafter announced. LANCE.
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-07-17
Washington.

EXCHANGE OF MINISTERS. Thrall ex- changed with Rev. Mr. Herrick, of Sherman, on Sunday, who gave us an excellent sermon on the grace of Patience
 WEDDING. .-Sabba Day Lane has been the scene of another marriage. On the evening of July 4th, at the residence of the groom's mother, by Rev. Mr. Thrall, at 10 o'clock, Wm. Odell and Ellen Dwye, of Kent, were united in matrimony.
 EXPERIMENT. P Rowe, of Roxbury, a longtime resident of this place, died on the Eth inst, aged 61. His remains were brought to Washington for interrment. Funeral ser church on Wednesday. We would express our gratitude to MT. Wm. Brinsmade who conducted the singing on the occasion.
 VISITORS. George Pierpont, Esq, of Ply mouth; Dea. s. H. Dudley, of Milton: G. Frank Burgess and wife (nee Ella Frost), of New Haven. were at church Sunday.
 BoARDERs. .-Boarders continue to arrive in numbers: Mrs. Cady. and family, at the Par sonage; Rebecca Smith, of Brooklyn, at MT. Galpin's; and several whose names we have not ascertained at MT. Church's. Mir. Foulois has opened boarding house in his new resi- dence near the depot.
 HON. o. H. PLATT.-The address of Sena- tor Platt, at Woodstock, is one of which his constituents may justly be proud. It was both patriotic and national
 LAWN FEsTIyAL.-A Lawn Festival, under the direction of the Church Repairing Society, will be held on the grounds of 5. Leavitt Brnsmade on the afternoon and evening of Thursday of this week. An Art Gallery will be exhibited; tables furnished with cake, ice cream. etc. Rebekah will be at the well to dispense lemonade. In the evening the grounds will be beautifully illuminated. There will be fountain for fshing where everything may be caught. from a Sucker to Bass, with out danger of being drowned. Come one, come all
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NEWS OF THE WEEK.
FOREIGN.

G7e0t B7itian.-The remains of the late Prince Imperial was conveyed to Chiselhurst and the funeral took place on Saturday.
 A motion of MT. Parnell (Home Ruler) cen- surfing the Speaker of the British House of Commons has been rejected by vote of 421 to 29. The Irish University bill has been read 8 second time Tn the British Parliament.
 MT. Chamberlain, M. F., has published a letter censuring the Marquis of Harrington. A marble statute of the Prince Imperial is to be erected in Westminster Abbey.
 The Government has withdrawn the Crimi- nal Code and Patent bills.
 France. Ferry Educational bill has been passed by the French Chamber of Depu- ties.
 M. de Lesseps estimates that the proposed Panama Canal will not cost more than $50, GOO, 900. a.7..a.. .aff a.... ~
 The annual grand review has been held in Paris.
 Germany. y.-The new German tariff has been passed. ... ... Prince Bismark has made vigorous speech in explanation of his political conduct.
 A new Prussian Ministry has been formed. Germany has refused to sell the corvette to Peru. ... .r... -...
 ItaIy.-Signor Carroll has succeededin form ing new Ministry.
 Bulgoria. Alexander I. has been received with great enthusiasm at Sophia. . Eaypt.-England and France have called on the Sultan to give the Khedive the authority he recently withheld. Canodo.-The government is raising four per cent. loan in Loddon.
 SostA AJrsca. General Wolsely has arrived.
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ENJOY LIFE.-What a 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 Cosfiveness, Nervous Prostration,
 Dizziness of the Head, Palpitation of the Heart, and other distressing symptoms. Three ful effect, Sample bottels, 10 cents. Try it.
 Sold by 4. g. Wright & O.. Litchfeld. gd
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-07-17

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 Y. They are not only the handsomest designs, many of them rivalling the best Body Brus- sels. but they are superior in quality to any Carpet made, and are sold at prices lower than the same grade of any ether 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.
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DOMESTIC.

Bennett's yacht Jeanette sailed from San Francisco, last week, for the North Pole; there was great excitement and enthusiasm in the harbor.
 Last week Mr. Manton Marble was married to Mrs. A. Williams Lombard.
 A boiler explosion in Baltimore, Friday, destroyed much property and killed two men.
 death from yellow fever took place in Memphis, Tenn, on Wednesday last one on Thursday, and several new cases.
 The New York police have abandoned the theory that John F. seymour was Killed by O young man shooting from one of the Semina- ry buildings A requiem mass for the late Prince Imperi- al was celebrated at Newport, last week. The French war ships arrived at Newport, Thursday, visits of courtesy were paid and salutes were fired. - The Government is fearful lest illicit distill- ing revive in the South, now that there is no l money to pay deputy -marshals. Four hundred members of the Dodge family met at Salem, Mass, Thursday. The family was claimed to number million. There has been death from yellow fever at at Water Valley, Miss, The weather was very hot in the West and South, Friday, the thermometer being 100 Q in the shade in various places. The New York Sinking Fund Commission CTS voted to lease Fulton Ferry for twenty -one years.
 The Memphis yellow fever scare seems nearly over, though the exodus from that city continues.
 Judge Humphreys, of the Dist. Columbia courts, is dead. u.. ......... The weather has been extremely hot during the week, and there were 15 deaths from sum- stroke in Charleston in one day. :.
 There have been tornadoes in Michigan and Ohio
 Sec. Sherman has been visiting Philadel- phia A Maine Savings Bank Treasurer has con- mitted suicide.
 A hailstorm has done great damage in Yer | mont.
 The trial of Chastine Cox has begun. An Indiana city treasurer has defaulted. There has been race row at Hinton, w.. Va.
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-07-17

The Springfield Republican ventiates the South Carolina record of Springfield's Fourth of July orator, ex-Gov. Chamberlain. The Republican had proposed the calling in of some representative Southerner for that patri- otic duty; and the authorities invited Mir. Chamberlain. The Republican's exhibit, if correct, shows up very accomplished rascal in this Stalwart martyr. After lending his name to some of the worst steals of the Car pet-Bag abomination he turned reformer. No doubt his later record was wonderful in,- provement on the earlier, but none of it was of kind to inspire any profound confidence in 8 character of such versatile integrity That the white people of South Carolina should take Hampton in preference is not all surpris- ing
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-07-17

Some four thousand people assembled at Fairfield to celebrate the hundredth anniver- sary of the martyrdom suffered by that old county seat of Fairfield county on the 8th of July, 1779. An historical address was deliv- cred by the Rev. E. E. Rankin, D. D. Ad- dresses were made by Gov. Andrews: by Prof. Dwight, of Yale College; Hon. P. T. Bar mum, and others. At the dinner m the Town Hall, Dr. Osgood drank the health of Cover nor Andrews and the ladies from silver cup that belonged to Rev. Andrew Elicit, and was saved to it's owner at the time of the invasion by being secreted. On the cup was inscribed in Roman letters the date 1741, and the names of Andrew E. Joyce and Andrew Elliott. The Farmer gives the following report of Gov Andrews address:
 Governor Andrews, who is direct descend ant of the Winthrops of Massachusetts, was next introduced, and coming to the front of the platform was greeted with three cheers. He said: ''In the name of the State of Connecti- cut, whose servant I am, greet this day. Such days as these should be commemorated and should be more generally observed. Any day in which our patriotism and the patriotism of the younger generations may be strengthen ed should receive sttention. By this, do not mean to infer that your patriotism is deficient: the heartiness of this commemorative service proves the contrary. I come, as the represen- tative of the State, to give character to this duty of observing these days with patriotic de- votion. It has been mystery what Sir Hen- ry Clinton sent that expedition upL Long Island Sound for, to ravage these towns His object, it seems to me, was to suppress the onslaught made upon the supplies which he sent out for his army. But the object of the expedition failed, for voice of horror went up from the whole civilized world at the atrocities perpe- trated, so that he failed to receive the benefits which he hoped to derive from the campaign. desire only to call your attention to these historic facts I come to represent those of the State who arc not here, and, in their name, l greet you and greet this suspicious occa- sion."
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-07-17

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 would die rather than pay 72 cents for bottle of medi- cine that would cure them. Dr. Boschees German Syrup has lately been introduced in ous cures astonishes every one that try 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 regular size for 75 cents. Sold by A. s. Wright & Go.
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-07-17

On the 17th of September, the battle flags of the various Connecticut regiments are to be removed from the State Arsenal to the place prepared for them in the new Capitol There they are to be displayed in the west vestibule in elegantly carved oaken cases, with French plate glass windows which have been ordered for the purpose, the whole to be in keeping with the tasteful furnishing of the interior. The day selected for their removal is the anniver. sary of the battle of Antietam, and the ocea- sion will probably attract together more of the old veterans than have ever been assembled in one place since the close of the war. In their circular announcing the time of the transfer, the officials having the matter in charge invite all soldiers and sailors who served in the late war to be present and escort theold colors, and suggest the appointment of member to repre- sent each regiment and battery in making ar- ! engagements for the parade. Says the Cour- | ant:
 l It is the first opportunity they have had to | rally around the tattered and bulet-scarred colors which were upheld with honor on so many bloody fields And it may be the last | opportunity, for it is not likely that consent
 will be given to allow the colors to be removed
 from the cases. Most of them are in such con- dition now that they cannot be unfurled with
 out danger of coming to pieces.
 It is probable that the people of Hartford i will make the occasion gaia day. and give 1 the veterans welcome which they will re-
 member with pleasure as part of the day.
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nIsTRICT OF LITcHFIELD, ss. Probate Court 4 / July 1870

nIsTRICT OF LdTCHFIELD, ss. Probate Court. U July 12. 1879.
 Estate of John Flynn, late of Morris, in said Dis tIict, deceased.
 The Executor represents the Estate insolyent and prays the appointment of Commissioners thereon
 Ordered, that Commissioners to receive and decid upon the claims of the creditors of said Estate be ap pointed at the Probate Office in Litcheld on the 26th day of July 1879, at two o'clock afternoon and said Executor is ordered to cite by advertising in news paper published in said District all in inter- est to appear if they said time and place to be heard relative to said appointment.
 Certified by GEO. M. WOODRUFF, Judge,
 All persons interested in said Estate are hereby cit ed to appear before said Court if they see cause at said time and place to be heard relative to said ap- pointment. A. c. TRACY, Executor. 16.2W
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-07-17

A Seneca Falls clergyman stands charged with quite varied line of misconduct One of the counts in the theological indictment against him alleges that he hired a livery horse and wagon. was gone two days. swapped horses six different times, and came back to the stable with the same horse he took out and with him $1O0 in his pocket, which he made out of the operation. .f.,e.go
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 u,rt;s xs. Castle. ORDER OF Sorlor' State of Connecticut, Litchfeld County, ss., June 26, A. D. 1873.
 Upon the petition of the said Julia Castle, praying for reasons therein set forth for divorce, pend- ing before the Superior Court in and for Ltchheld County,to be held on the First Tuesday of September A. D. 1879. It appearing to, and being found by the subscribing authority that the said respondent is ab sent from this State-gone to parts unknown, There lore ordered. That notice of the pendency pe- ttio be given by publishing this order ill the Ltch- field Enquirer,a newspaper printed in Ltcheld three weeks successively commencing or before the 4th day of July. A. D. 1879.
 ~[ A a# VIM. |. RANSOM. Clerk
 of the Superior Court for Litcnfield County.
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Litchfield enquirer., 1879-07-17

The city of Hartford has been making a very important reduction in the salaries of it's off, cers, amounting on an average to some twenty per cent.
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-07-17

The Chicago Club has decided lead among the professional base ballists, this season, with Providence in the second place.
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-07-17

Coop ADyIoE.-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., 1879-07-17

MOVING MACHINES SEoTIoNs.-Send to Ba- ker & Brinsmade, Washington Depot, and you will get without delay, Sections for all the leading moving machines, including Buckeye,
 Wood, Victor, Clipper, Sprague, etc. 14-4w
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PROBATE ADVERTISEMENTS.
1sTRIoT OF L1TcHF1ELD, ss., Probate Court

nIsTRIcT OF LITCHFIELD, ss., Probate Court A July 18th, 1879.
 Estate of Jacob Bensen, late of New York deceased Pursuant to order from the Court of Probate for said District will be sold at Public Auction to the highest bidder, on the 11th day of August at one o'clock in the afternoon (unless previously disposed of at private sal much of the Real Estate of said deceased, situated in the town of Litcheld as will .aise the of ninetyfour dollars and ninety cents Sale to take place at the dwelling house on said premises in said town. Terms made known at time of sale. DWIGHT c. KILBOURN, Administrator
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-07-17

One of the sensible provisions of the new California constitution allows nine jurors to render verdict without consent of the other three, in civil suit. es3
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-07-17

Hartford recently lost one of it's old aboli- tionists in Alanson Work, who spent three years in Missouri prison for helping slaves escape.
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-07-17

The Erie railroad company has recovered two millions from London agent.
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-07-17

SICK PoLITIcIAN.-Of whatever party, you have one common friend in Roneset Bitters.
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-07-17
Thursday, July 17, 1879

The Hayden trial is finally set down for Sept. 9.
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-07-17

Germans Philadelphia church choir Pinafore company had an overfiowing house at Hart ford, on Wednesday evening of last week. A curious incident is related by the Courant in connection with the performance. Little Buttercup" has special friend, it seems, in the First Violin Sir Joseph Porter, K. c. B. had made advances to Buttercup, off the stage, which when reported to the leader of the or chestra resulted in dispute, knock down, and a discolored optic for the First Lord of the Admiralty" A leech removed the super fluous blood and more skilful artist than the mad fiddler restored the color of the injured eyebrow. The Courant reports, however, that when Sir Joseph chanted the following we'll known words:
 "My pain and my distress
 find 1t not easy to express;
 My amazement my surprise,
 You may learn from the expression cf nay eyes! :" the fair Buttercup was observed to cast knowing glance toward the head of the orches- tra, as if there were quite as much truth as poetry m the text.
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-07-17

Over forty million dollars are now in contest in the California courts growing out of con- tracts made with Flood and O'Brien. We hope the California lawyers having these litle matters in charge will not be too moderate in their charges
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-07-17

The Russian official gazette places the loss on their side in the late Turkish war at 200,- GOO men and 750 millions of money.
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-07-17
Shepaug Milk.

The valley of the Shepaug and the region tributary to it's railroad have always been mo- ted for their dairy products. It is now the finest milk producing district of its size in the State. In 1873 milk train started on the 5hepaug railroad with average Of fifteen cans day. The business has been carefully fostered by the managers of the road, and now two full cars containing over 12,000 quarts (3O0 cans) of milk are sent to New York, uta Shepaug daily. The largest shipper, who lives in Washington, sends more than twenty cans day-probably the largest single ship ment of milk from Connecticut to the New York market.
 The present price of milk IS very low. This is necessary incident of the prevailing de- precision of the times, and is discouraging feature of the business which will no doubt disappear with the return of prosperity. The depression in the price of milk is no greater than in other dairy products; and the hope full feature of the business is that the Eastern milk-producer need not fear that ruinous con- petition with the West which disccurages the Eastern dairyman. The building of the She- paug railroad, therefore, has offered to the farmers on it's line safer, surer, and reader source of income than would otherwise have been within their reach. Every assistance is given the farmer by the company towards making the transportation of milk safe and profitable; and, what is of at least equal inn portance, the hearty cooperation of the other roads on the line has been secured. Ice hous- es have been built in Litchfeld and Washing. ton; refrigerator cars are run, and much pains | are taken to have the Ice boxes filled and the cars thoroughly cooled before the milk is re- ceived
 | The care taken on the road, and by the farmers themselves has given Shepaug Val ley milk high reputation in New York, and the prospect IS that the farmers along this road will fall more and more into the business of marketing milk in New York. These are times when milk farming is a discouraging business, but is there any other kind of farm ing which is less discouraglng?
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-07-17

A Mississippi lady has left handsome for tune to Jefferson Davis
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-07-17

The Bridgeport Farmer is worried over the absence of Congressman Miles from so many of the woes in the last Congress. Barnum has always been the Farmers model of punctual