Litchfield enquirer., 1879-01-23

tainment, partly among themselyes, and partly. by obtaining out side gratuitous assistance. taxed themselves and others ten cents each, sold tickets in advance to secure an audience, had the pleasure df enjoying a fine musical programme, on Monday evening the 18th, and freed the Circle from debt with surplus re- naming. 1 will not undertake to furnish a routine explanation of the pieces rendered, but will mention the performers names. Mrs. Frederick Bradley presided at the organ. She George w. Cole .the Ceater and Misses Elsie Merrrnan and Lula Woodruff of. Terry vile, discoursed music with grace and skill .on the piano. Arthur G. Pratt. of Hartford, whisted in imitation of the mocking bird, and also played the harmonca, with accompani- ments on the piano. He was twice encored. Mr. Edward Merriman of TeTyville played the trombone. George. w. Coe Esq and also Fred Hotchkiss of Thomaston, skillfully manipulated the violin Mss Lizzie Fischerand Edward Beardsley of Thotnaston rendered valuable assistance in the vocal department. \ few others, of the Circle. also sang. Alto gether the entertainment was complete suc- cess.
 Jan. 18th, 1979
 No.- 3o5~: ;. "A
 On TAFsday evening, the 14th., at the Con- sregational lecture room, the Rev. H. H. Hin- man, Agent and Lecturer for New England" delivered ldcture on Masonry and Kindred Societies. , On Friday evening" the 17th, he lectured in Terryville.
 On Thursday, the 16th, snow fell to the depth of about one foot Fortunately it has not tlrifted to much extent.
 On Saturday, the 18th, MT. Austin our mail carrier, treated large load of school chil- dren to sleighride
 A few days since a son,of Matt hew Han ley accidentally Cut one of his feet -very badly.
 PLYMoTHEAN
 Jan. 20th 1876.
 Unionville.
 MT. Frisbie has sold out his interest in the cutlery business to Mr. L. Pond.: s@s Ten nights in Bar Room,' was acted by home talent in Tyron's Hall, last Friday night They had fair audience.
 MT. Davies sermon, last Sunday, was sort ot review of the past ten years, he having been pastor of the Congregational church here that length of time. He gave some statistics which to persons living here would be, very interesting ~ s.~~' :,> b. T. Goodwin is building ice mousse Storing more than double his usual supply one would judge tiat he.* :eapscted d, pretty warm suminer.-
 The fire on the !Tillottson place between here and FarmipgtQn, in which seven barns were burned was probably set by tramps. Mir. Bailey, who owns the place, had some alter ation with pair of them, the day before, whe threatened to have revenge ,'.. = s,-' = >' One of the paper mills paid off their hands in gold, last week. ,s ~',::ez. ,a :.
 A snow plough drawn all over the village at such time as this, is blessing and no mistake. The cars had pretty hard work to get through after the storm. M J. w.
 At NEW MILFORD Drs Hine and Vermilye have been appointed to care for the towns sick people for the ensuing year.-A large number of sleighs have been in town for the past few days and considerable many sales have been made.-On Wednesday afternoon William Erwin, who has. been employed:a at, N. Staub,s tobacco warehouse, fell through hatch way there into the cellar, distance of about six teen feet, In the fall he struck his forehead against the edge ofa weighing box and cut large gash just above his eyes The tobacco business still holds it own. -Lackenbruch & Bro, have been obliged to shut. down a little this week to enable them to put their tobacco in better condition for asserting The fact that T. Soule & Bro. have made over 5, GOO. tobacco cases for the trade this season goes to show that considerable is being put up. Mir. Beach has also furnished great many. The Bridgeport Standard says that ''The tobacco in the Housatonic Valley is the best domestic seed-leaf raised. ."-RGy
 At TWISTED, Friday night, Phillip Phillips sang with much acceptance to between three and four hundred persons atthe Second Con- gregational church. A silver birth day awaits the second Congregational church next Sunday twenty-five years since its organization Strong's shop has commenced. running ten hours. The clock shop is also running full time with large orders ahead. Nearly all the shops in town are doing brisk business Re port says the Rev. F. w. Hartman, is to be rector of St. James church, Wnsted The District Court came in at g. 30 a. m., Tuesday loIHllS, Uut out Ol respect ana sympathy TOT Col. Fem in his sad bereavement in the loss of his wife, (he) engaged in all the cases as signed for trial this week it adjourned to next Tuesday. ay.-Herald.
 In WoLoorrvILLE colds are epidemic. In fact the whole village can be said to have cold. Mrs. Anne Spttle, for many years resident of this place, and living with her son Major Wm Splttle on Water street, died suddenly on the 15th of heart disease. the recnt com munion season of the Methodist church in this place, Rev. Dr. Taylor received eighteen per sons on probation, baptised five, and received three into full membership. Sunday school of Trinity parish enjoyed their Christ mas treat on Friday of last week.-The semi annual meeting of the Trustees of the Wolcott- vile Savings Bank, was held on Monday eve hing the 18th inst. Joseph F. Calhoun was chosen President to fill the vacancy occasioned by the death of F:rN., Holley, and. .Ransom Holley was chosen aTrustoo and syice, Presf- ,icft. --~ '@' t.: ''"t v . <!
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