Litchfield enquirer., 1879-10-02
HarWIntOn,

foundation for a new house on the old site of one of Garry Winchell's, on the Torrlngton line.
 The electors of the first district held meeting on Monday night and elected Freder- ick Kimberly for committee. sr
 The residence of the writer was entered by some person early on Tuesday evening, and gold watch and chain several articles of mems clothing, canned fruit etc. belonging to our tenants, were taken.
 MT Edgar Wilson, rising young lawyer, Gasenovia, Ohio, paid his father, Mr. Norman A. Wilson, a flying visit last week. A family gathering was held at Mr. Wilson's on the oc- casion.
 Being former resident of Barkhamsted, we went to the Centennial there in preference to the Dedication in Wolcottville We havn't time or space for details, but shall ever look back to that days enjoyment as one of the brightest spots of our life.
 We took load of nine merry young men to Hartford, on the eve of the 17th, and put up at the residence of our city brother, where we were hospitably entertained We thorough ly enjoyed the next day and evenings celebra- tion, for no man with any music in his soul could fail to do so. We felt proud of the number and manly bearing of our veteran soldiers We were honored with ride with the Governor, in the State House elevator Of tho fortunate ones to lose their watches and pocket books, but they express themselves thankful to get out of that ''jam" with their lives. We lost neither our watch or money, though we also breathed easier when we got out of that "tight place." We presume that we looked too green" for any pickpocket to care to Ego through" us
 Everyone in the State and out of it is re- quested to come to our fair on the Eth of Oct. If they como to see, would like them to act on the Golden Rule and bring something for others to see also-samples of any kind of crops, fruits. flowers household articles, agri- cultural implements and stock of all kinds Parties bringing anything to exhibit willb en- titled to asociety's card and a programme of the day. Parties from distance who wish to bring cattle; brood mares, colts, staions, and other stock, for exhibition, the day previous will be furnished with good rowen feed for one or two nights free of charge, and provision will be made for the owners without expense to themselve. All such parties are requested to MI . previously, if convenient. Pens for loose stock will be erected on the grounds, a free hitching ground will be open to all, while those who wish to have their teams fed and cared for, be accommodated tor 25 cts. Those who wish to come by railroad are requested to noti- fly MT. Barber by postal card, what station and by what train they will come, and he will send the farmers with their teams to carry them to the fair and back. The fee from Litchtield Station will be % cents each way, and from Terryyille Station Ca distance of seven miles,, 50 cents each way. If sufficient number notify him in time, special excursion trains will be run.
 If any parties have crops of any kind which they wish to enter for competition, they will notify Mr. Barber he will send committee to examine such crops and they are to bring samples to the fair.
 Anyone having babies to exhibit will find it for their interest to bring them at once to the officers tent.
 Prizes to the amount of $10, will be distrib- uted to the lady competitors who can harness up team, drive to a certain post, and back. unharness, etc, and repeat the same, the best lady to have the highest prize, second best, second do, etc.
 The officers in charge are making strenuous efforts, and have made arrangements with ad- joining towns to unite with us in making this far the most attractive of any that have pre- given on neighboring hill occasionally, while an abundance and a variety of music will be heard. A quartette of the best singers in the state, dressed in ancient costumes, will sing the songs of olden times. In special tent will be an Old Folks Jubilee, where the break ing and dressing of flax by dozen persons dressed in the costumes of ancient times, will be fully exhibited. There will also be agrand parade and cavalcade. Come one and all and have good time. Remember that it is all free. Ye farmers, string your cattle to the big wag- on and bring your families and neighbors re- member the poor, the aged, and lame also. Young man, bring that girl of yours, on mat ter whether she be pretty or plain; she wants to come, and if you don't bring her some other fellow will
 No gambling of any kind or selling of in- toxicating drinks will be allowed. A special police force will be sworn in to preserve order. Delegates from the Young America clothing house and Rossetter's shoe store of Winsted will be there selling goods at 8 bargain 90 come and do your fall trading.
 If it storms, we shall have the fair as soon as it abates.
 Premiums on cattle will be given as follows: Best string of cattle from any one town, of not less than twenty yoke, $15; second best, $14 i; third best, $12. Best team of oxen from one town, of not less than twelve yoke, $10; sec- ond best, $9; third best, $S. No town to compete for but one premium. Judges -Elizur | H. Enc of Simsbury, Anson Smith of Milton, Frederick Kimberly, of Harwinton. We have received an official statemnt from
 our president, that we cannot carry any pas-
 sengers from any midday trains to our fair
 Parties coming on the Naugatuck Road will be carried to the fair and back in OK carts for 25 cents each way, or with horses and wagon for 50 cents each way. All parties that wish to come are requested to give immediate no-
 tice to MT. Chas S. Barber, and state by
 which mode of conveyance they prefer to come. They will be carried back to meet the evening up train. No excursion trains are to | be run.
 LITTLE CONNIE. Washington Depot.