Litchfield enquirer., 1879-08-07


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 No bigger than the moon." r..-,,. P says Coleridge, and Tennyson remarks in the 'Lotos- eaters" that, "All around the ceast the languid air did sweop, / all of which we can readily believe; but when Byron estati- cally exclainls- r.z "Afrc is all the suns!"
 we beg leave to disagree, but we are willing to give him the benefit of doubt. We doubt ! if he would ever have written such an un truth, could he have lived in New Preston the past week, with the thermometer never below 80 Q, and as high as 95 in the shade. Shad- ows of Lucifer what. a day Saturday was! his sentiment; then, cradling four acres of oats as a sort of stimulant in connection with it, would. And that reminds US that having for thls year is nearly ''goner." No more '.blasted pizen". and thistle thorns Tn the braw ny handsof thegatherer of the fragrant hay" No, that is changed for the more pleasant and smile-provoking feeling of rye-beards down his back, and two-edged oats in hls boots, Heigh-ho!
 & Watch ye, HOW, the jolly farmer s ;
 AS he reaps the waving grain! Those who know everything, and especially about harvests, say the yield is large of hay, and all grains, and everybody ought to rejoice and be glad. Of the apple crop eve dislike to speak of it for every old toper's heart will sink into the dark depths of despair, like a dead rat in a welD D-of the apple crop we can only say, it is nearly a failure, there may be enough to eat, but cider will have to be made of water mostly. This is indeed sad pros pect. 7 Sf5f30 "lY8 #AaT H3W0L
 The Rockaway Beach excursion was at- tended by two of the best looking young men in the village. Only these two went Others wished to, but being unable to solve some 1it- tie financial difficulties, ,coudn't We respect fully petition the government to increase the circulation. It's the only way to remedy this evil.
 The mail between this village and War ren has again changed hands. c. Weeks gives over the onerous duties to Mir. Starr, of War ren.
 F. G. Wooster, from New Haven, is home on visit of two weeks
 To usher in Lammas day with proper cer- emonies, Martin Alderman, of Lakeside, put a wriggling alligator" on his hook, and cast his line into the deep and crystal waters of Lake Waramaug, and caught the largest bass ever landed from this lake. It weighed seven and one half pounds. MT. Alderman now stands at the head or the piscatorial fraternity. Mir, F. A. Lancashire and daughter, of Astoria, L. l., are visiting at his brother's, Rev. H Lancashire's, s.b .zI>~9.2 ~
 We saw in the Enquirer last week, in flamboyant capitals, "Averill Paints!" But maybe it doesn't mean any of that name in New Preston It don't, we know it doesn't It probably refers to some Boston lady. There, that mystery is cleared up!
 -Wm. H. Jenks, wife and daughter, from Lakeyille, are visiting at his sons, P. E Jenk's, for short time. ssr4.stI We took holiday, the 4tii, on account of our interest in so many banks. Didn't get bite. t-s. >s. rs.f. ;~s.. a .. s..-s',s .s. %
 -"S !" the next time you have religious fair for "fun and finance" can't you, somehow or other, let us know if Little Ghonnle" is to be there9 We would like to regain what we lost by not being at the other and to have brother Cor" as the medium would by coup de npattrs. -~..- -. --~er,
 Mir Black, of New Milford, who, it will be remembered, sometime ago purchased Point Beautiful at Waramaug Lake, has force of men at work there digging the cellar and lay ing the foundation for 8 new house which is to be built there immediately. We understand it is to be g. fine cottage for his own private occupation. '.s. 3...ss. @.a P.
 Business is surely reviving in Warren. Huckleberry expresses drive through here for New Milford every day, with lightning like rapidity, and bushels are left in our own village. The price of these lucious articles. at present writing, is eight cents per quart.
 pr. Lyman has bran new oil can for his gig, feeds his horse an extra quantity of oats and with three cases of ready mixed med- cines, feels prepared to grapple with green apple-pie, collie, and watermelon gripes, suc- cesssully. But, for all this, the faces of our many stone-cutters break out all over in wreaths of smiles, as they diligently sharpen their tools. 'e7rts* -s'a U
 -The old leather man passed through here, last Thursday, and showed his usual avidity for crackers, and strange reticence. His leath- CT coat looked uncomfortable for 900 in the shade, and his pantaloons rattled together when he walked, like dry reeds in high wind, He was the first and only person we saw, last week, who did not make remark on the weather.
 - "A few days work will sometimes make wonderful improvements. Witness the hill by E. P. Lyman's, and the road to the lake. A new sluice has been put in, stones carted away, aud plentiful supply of dirt put on, and we have a good road. Stephen and Geo. Wright did the work
 Last Sunday night, after services the congregation were treated to some fine musi. cal selections by Mir. and Mrs Parsons, from New Britain, who are visiting at D. Burn hams. The truth is they are blessed with uncommon fine voices, under great cultivation We hear they are professional musicians.