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Litchfield enquirer., 1880-02-12
New Preston.

MT. 'Wm. Wooster is away at Birmingham and New Haven for few days visit
 -One thing New Preston cannot be accused of doing, and that is sending out ''Pinafore Troupe" This is a better record than most villages can show but. unlike most villages, she has distinguished herself by sending out into the cold world minstrel troupe compos- ed entirely of home talent, "The Cetiwayo- heavy -eater Minstrels," is the title the organi zation labors under, and it's debut was made at Geer hall, Woodville, where it's first enter, tainment was given, last Thursday night. The company consists of five actors, and the pre- ceeds were three dollars. Their book-keeper, after deducting the expense of the hall and incidentals, such as burnt cork, wool, banjo strings resin, &c., is busily engaged in as- certaining the profits, and is confidently ex. pected by next week to be able to report and declare dividend. We hear that Worthwhile is the next place to suffer.
 Mrs. Marvin Beeman, of Litchfleld, Ill.,, is visiting friends in this place and Marble dale. gA
 Miss Lorain Beeman was the guest of G. A. Tomlinson, of Marketable, for few days last week.
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question as part payment. Johnson sold the note to MT Frederick Nj Foster of Thomaston before it was due. who collected it of Graves. The circumstances of his signing he note were stated hy Mr Graves in substance as follows |: Johnson came into his office with Farnun one the note, which he refused tn s!o Thereupon Johnson took Graves into his back room and assured him him that if he would sign the note he wOuld not transfer if nor s.le Graves upon it, nor allow ii to be sued by any one else. on condition that Farnum should be kept in ignorance of this arrangement; that. know Ing Farnum to be. under great obligation to Graves, he believed he would he certain to pay the note op the belief that it would otherwise be collected out of Graves and that it was only to bring this special influence to bear on Farnum, and not with any view of holding Graves liable, that he asked for his signature. MT. Henry R. Morill, then in Graves office, was called in to witness this agreement, and Graves signed the note. Mir. Graves further swore' that he kept his part of the agreement by not disclosing this arrangement to Farnum; but that Johnson had broken the contract by selling the note to Foster. He also testified that he had complained to Foster of being compelled to pay the note under the circum- stances, which he related to Foster. Judge Morrill, (now of Waterbury, fully confirmed MT. Graves statement and MT. Farnum stated that ha had heen kent ipnOrant nf the apreo ment between Graves and Johnson till after the former had been sued by Foster. Mr. Johnson utterly denied having made any such agreement and claimed that Graves had at first promised the $25O in cash, and had finally given the note in question in lieu of the cash. MT. Foster denied having been told of the alleged agreement between Graves and Johnson by the. former and, on being shown his receipt given at the time of the payment of the note, which contains some allusion to claims of Graves against Johnson in reference to it, declared that he had not noticed that clause in the receipt when signing 1t. The not make any defence upon the original note when sued by Foster (slnce it had been in- dorsed before due for full cOnsideration) he can now recover damages of Johnson for breach of the above mentioned verbal agree ment. The judge found the facts as clalmed by the pf., but reserved the points of law in- volved for examination. Huntington and Prescott for plaintiff; Hickox S Kellogg for 4ft
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-02-12
New Milford.

Last Thursday. the proprietor of the shoot ing gallery that was located under Robert sons shoe store, removed to Danbury, think Ing that more favorable place for that art
 -Elbert Burwell, who went from this place about year ago to one near Yonkers, N. Y., was in town last week, visiting friends.
 Quite number from this place attended the party at Ralph Wheatons, in Marketable, last Friday night.
 Benjamin Post living on Bennitt street, procured basket of shavings from one Of the lumber yards, last Monday, and sticking his cane through the handles, put 1t over his shoulder and started for home. When near the New Milford House, fellow stepped up behind him and dropped lighted match into the basket, igniting them. Mir. Post proceed ed on his way, smoking pipe at the time, utterly unconscious of the fire, till some one told him of it. Then the way those shavings got emptied into the street was a caution. For a long time MT P. could not be convinced that spark from his pipe had not set them on fire, but when he learned the truth of the mat. ter, his ire rose to the top notch, and vowine vengeance on that young mans devoted head he started for home,
 The annual meeting of the New Milford Agricultural Association was held last Mon. day at the Town Hall. The old board ot directors were elected. It was voted that the association join the National Association. The directors have since elected the following officers: President, Wm. D. Black; Vice Presi' dent, J. LeRoy Buck Secretary, Robert Er. win Treasurer, Charles Randall.
 The operetta passed of as we'll as could be expected.
 HI. W. Booth has been appointed one of the committee to assess the damages to proper ty owners, on the line of the New York and New England Railroad in Danbury.
 T. Soule 6 Bros. have sold out one half o their interest in the lumber and building bus mess to Messrs G. H. and F. A. Lines, ant the new firm will be known as Soule Bros. & Go.
 Miss Minnie Wilbur is quite sick at he fathers, on East street.
 The '. P. T. W. holds it's regular seet ing, next Wednesday evening.
 The number of scholars enumerated with in the town on the first day of January wa s2o, decrease of five from last years enumer ation.
 The Lyceum met last Friday evening . McMahon's hall and debated the question Shall women be allowed the elective fran chise." It was debated in the affirmative by F. W. Marsh, J. B. Sharpe, J. F. Addis, ant J. H. Grofut, and in the negative by P. L Wood, M. s Giddings snd J. s. Turril. Fh, Question will be decided at the next meeting Roy.
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-02-12

A FREE ACKNOWLEDGMENT. I hereby cer- tifv that l habitually use. pr. Kennedy's '' Favorite Remedy" in my family in all those cases in which a domestic medicine is needed, and that it has never yet failed to &C., complish the purposes desired We look upon it as an anchor to windwardi that is sure to hold in every instance mentioned on the Doc tors blll of particulars. 1 make this acknowl. edgment freely, in hope of doing good to oth- CTS, feehng that medicine which is near at hand, and to be implicitly trusted, is worth more than it costs.
 Rev. c. c. ESRAY,
 Formerly Associate Editor Repdout Freeman. eLadies' and chiidren's boots and shoes can. not run ever if Lyons Patent Heel Stiffeners are used. 45-4w
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-02-12
Births.
MarrlageS.

In Thomaston, Jan. 3d, by the Rev. H. o. Judd, James L.s ". Davis. and Miss Jessie daughter of Geo. Alfred Esq, both of Har winton. str---1~
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-02-12
Bantam.

We were quite interested, last week, in the communication of H. N of Goshen, in regard to the moon passing before Mars on the even ing of March 17th. We shall try to be on hand to witness it ourselves. We have often seen them near each other, and wondered ii we could not at some future time see Mars hide itself behind the moon. H. N has often l tried to have us look at. some wonders in the 1 heavens, very carly in. the morning, bat we are always tod busy with our own duties at that time, which is obviously not SO con- venient time for observations as the evening. Allow us to ask H. N. one question The ! birthday Of one of our young ladies occurs on the 29th, of February. Hence she enjoys only one in four years. This year it happens on Sunday. When will it again occur on Sum- day, or in other words when shall we again have five Sundays in Februaryi? @<
 The remains of Mrs. Lucius Tompkins were brought here from Waterbury, last Saturday, for internent by the side of her husband, who died twenty seven years ago. Her age was 73 years. <
 Early one morning, last week, one of our citizens of long standing swished-to enter the wagon shop to speak to the janitor before the shop was unlocked, and secured an entrance through window, in making his exit soon after in the same way, the sash unexI ted ly fell, securing the after parts of his garment so tightly that he was suspended scarcely able to touch his toes to the ground Luckily r him, there was aid within call
 Some of our people have been very busy for few days past in securing their ice. It is 10 or Il inches thich, and of very good quality. There is a great supply for all, even the poor est can afford ice to use at present.
 There was spelling school at Mount Tom school house, last week, with three prizes for the three that stood up longest. When all but three had been spelled down the word Pentateuch was put out, and missed by the three standing. Which of the three should have the best prize?
 The sociable will be at Seth Ponds this (Thursday evening, if pleasant, if stormy, the next evening. w.
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-02-12
l. q DeathSa

h this town, Feb 9th, Miss Emily Adds, aged S8 years.
 At Goshen. .Febs 9th, Miss Desire Bentley. aged 86 years
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-02-12
Warren.

On Monday evening there was an exhibi- tion of magic lantern views at the Center School house for the children. az v
 We have not ascertained the number of aged people in our town, but we think it would be hard to beat the following in &C., tivity. Aunt Hannah May, who is upwards of ninety, took her market basket and staff, few weeks since and walked distance of about three miles to Mr. Gilbert's store, and after being refreshed with cup of "Gilbert's Rose favored Tea, walked back again remark tng, It does one good to get out once in a while and see what is going on in the world
 One of our citizens, a man upwards of seventy, drove to Litchfield and back in the face of the furious storm of Tuesday, and seemed rather to enjoy it. fI H.: M
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-02-12

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 Semi-weekly Tribune, e,............4.5O Weekly Tribune, ... ...................3.50
 Saturday Magazine e..................5.OO
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-02-12

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DEFERRED LETTERS.
HARwINToN.

Old Boreas has at last awaked.
 -'The second district school closed, last week.
 The first district has placed some large new maps in the schootroom.
 One of our citizens has been fined $3., and costs, for striking his servant, girl in a fl t of passion. ,~A = 2- ..-@ 2 E f,~ &
 On Monday our post master received a letter from New York to the effect that man had been killed on the Flushing, Long Island, railroad. last Thursday, with an old letter in his pocket addressed to E. E. Baker, of this place. As MT. Baker is missing, his friends are in an agony ofsuspenses .~sa
 We attended the donation irfB,irlngton, last wednesday evening. It was held for the benefit of the Congregational Society. Some four or five hundred persons were present, and Osborne's Cornet Band furnished delightful music. A quartette, MT. F. w. Tenn, John Hinman. Willard Sessions, of Burlington, and Oscar Hurlbut, of Winchester, sang few pieces oftheir own composition, which were very very beautiful, and finely rendered. A long table, extending the entire length of the Town Hall, was loaded with every variety of good things which was cleared and ireplenished seven or eight times. It was all free, but money was contributed at the table by most of those who partook of it's contents Two large cakes were sold by 'gpe@ipgl the weight" at ten cents guess One brought $4 and was generously put up at auction again for the Society and sold for $1,15 The other cake brought $4.2O. The eatables brought about $7O in all. We never knew what Burlington | hospitality was before. We were treated fright up to the handle," for which we are very grateful. We met an old friend of | "Pen Dragon" there, and discussed P. D. and our supper at the same time.
 As we were seated by the side of onr inamorata, who was playing on the piano a few evenings since, holding the lamp in one hand, our hand unconsciously stole around her waist, but we hastily withdrew it, and men tally, ejaculated 8 :..big, big .Dsis (which is something we "hardly ever'' do). We had done the same thing 8 score of times but we had never felt that cruel pin-afore.
 l LITTLE CONNIE.
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-02-12

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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-02
MISCELLANEOUS.


When Congress appeord fir the Colonies, rivcn.
10 Ireland for aid, In the name OF High Heaven
Not long did the patriots whit confirmation
Ol hopcdlDr response from that Chiy0lro uatiOnt
Aud now. iu her struggle. To you, iu your pIrrv.
she pr0ys Tor The Judgment on laul-tyrnutg nOry
our natural Nily-tWcre treason to doubt her
our outpost In Europc-wc can't DO without her
Contempt on the creature who reasons from fable.
Aud bOgcs his facts on the iibS Of the cable,
Nhlc truth sheds her rays round the tenants
apostle
As po'cut for Right as the light Of the Gospel
Fuir play iOr the advocate millions have chosen;
Fuirpiuy for your lrish-Amcricau cousin,
whose plan viii not wrong tie most blouied LORD
Noodle
But legally wipe out lnhuman laws fcudol
our Statesmen, adjoining the Halls Of the Nation;
Our highest officials cXatiug their station;
our diplomats, scarcely their hatred ooncealing
For land sharks, 10 lrecmcu for sympathy kneeiing;
The manhood of Liberty's boundless dominion;
Tho clarion outburst Of public Opinion;"
America true TO her stainless tradition
Bids Pnrnell Godspced on Humanity's mission.
Then welcome to Washington fresh from our sire.
land
TO Washington welcome, young chief of old Ire.
land!
Though poor blinded bigots will always DO haters,
And black sheep in Freedoms fold, cheer desola-
tcrs,
The verdict Of "Gullty!" is hiss'd o'or the water
Ganst landlord, oppression and cgaliz d slaughter!
God bless him thus hali-Gankee son OF our sire
land,
This ldoli2'd Protestant envoy from Ireiandl
OULAIIAS.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-02
Courtsllip in Ire TrnnsynnI.

lfIOm 'keCOlleCtOnS OF South Africa
Whenever the son Of Boer goes accounting,
he proceeds in the following somewhat singu.
lar manner: He attires himself in his gayesi
apparel puts his best pipe into his mouth
without his pipe the Boer is neither here nor
thorc), mounts the most spirited horse he can
lay his hands on to make chivalrous impress
sion on the object Of his affection and finally
provides himself with some present to win the
heart of the fair one. After having shaken
hands with all the family, he takes a seat
and tries to appear quite at his ease, but only
succeeds in looking rather foolish. At last,
alter the solemn silence, which on ones pay
ing visit to n Bocr always prccedcs CONVEX
sation, lie inquiries after the health of every
one present. The aunt replies, "Why what
shall say nephew Thank God | think VIC
are all middling.' The uncle is ever OF opin.
ion that it is all uphill work with him" The
rest Of the family merely say: Thank you,
cousin;" aud the young lady whom all this
stir is about preserves most stubborn silence.
Meanwhile tho present, generally consisting
of address or some article of wearing appare
is produced, and with some short speech tho
last words Of which are but family heard
handed by the bashful and awkward sutton TO
the lady, after which he feels more at his
ease The future father.in-law fully con.
scious of hisgreater wisdom and moral superior.
ity over the beardless sutton, avHils himself of
tho awkward pause which ensues to over
whelm him with incoherent speculatons on
the present government.
After short interval the young lady appears
in the robe that has been presented to her,
which her sutton looks on us q token of en-.
enlargement. On the table is placed candle,
which plays no mean part in the negotiations
about to begin. Till this candle has burnt out
no decisive answer can be given for while it
is burning an opportunity is afforded to the
young man to open his heart to the young
lady and acquaint her with his prospects
say 1000 acres of land, twenty oxen, 100
sheep a robust constitution, II mother who
bids fair TO be blessing TO her daughter
in-law, good house Of his own &C.,
sc. Sometimes the young lady brings
Il very short bit (1or the candle always
appears with herr, and then the scene is rather
distressing as it may be sign that she is
either in "a hurry to reject his suit, or eager
to accept it. In the same way II long candle
denotes hesitation. 1t also happens, | am
told, that in the course of conversation the
girl slyly cuts of bit of the candle, or maxi
ing light of all tedious formalities, suddenly
| suuiis out 1.-THE lingering taper" aud replies to
the suit Of the anxious youth by throwing her
arms about his neck, making him happy
man fOreyermOre.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-02
"Good Nlght. Hrnwn.n

The lady who is now Crown Princess Of Ger
many was, ms the child-Princess Royal of.
Britain, a vertable little WITCH" certain
distinguished physician, who was often called
to Windsor, was always lamilarly addressed
by the merry child AS Brown In vain
the Queen tried to induce her small daughter
to grace Browns" name with some sort of
prefix. At length she was porcmptOrily in
formed thotii she ever again ventured to mako
use Of this uncercmOnious style of address, the
punishment would DO instant dismissal to bed.
The physician reappeared In day or two, and
was greeted by the young lady with these
words: Good morning Brown, aud good
night, too, Brown. for Pm oil to bed - aud sho
at once beat Il retreat"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-02
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Town ana valley Branch Except sunday.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-02
Progress OF Greoee.

The kingdom of Greece has since its
liberation from the Turkish yoke, progressed
surprisingly in respect to population. Ac.
cording to II report recently published by the
statistical bureau in Athens. the population of
the country numbered G5OO0O in 1888, /, 49,
s9i in 1869, aud 100000 in 1879; that u.s. it
has been tripled in less than fifty years. In
1868, the loniOn Islands, with 10000 inhab.
itants, were incorporated with the kingdom,
but, with the exception Of this ono mechanical
addition to the population, tho increase Is
due to the vitality of the nation. Other
figures from the same report also show tho
vigor of the development. Athens had only
1900 inhabitants in 1883; it has now 50 600.
Patras, the principal city of the PelOponnesuS
had only 5000; IL has now $4,000, aud Pirmus
which has now 81 600 inhabitants, did not
nNisL Il NIL In lSHR
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-02
GREAT
1879
1879

PENNSYLVANIA ROUTE
TO THE ho H3EEHTs XGK 2I sr AER k SAiHLIw9
SPLENDID SCENERY ls MNAAGNIFIcENr EQUIP
TRAINS LEAVE WASHINGTON from Depot cor
ner of sixth and b streets. aB lollOws;
Parlor Car 10 Pltlsburg and Sleeping Cars from
Pillsburg 10 Cincinnati, 81. Louis, and Chicago
40 p ~ daily, with Palace Car 70 Ghicago,
For CRnAndalSua Rochester Buffalo, Niagara Falla
and the North at q: m daily, except sunday;
10 Csnandsiggin. F6r Wlmssn1o m.' I6cE Haven
- and Emma, " 1910 a. IN. daily except Sunday.
For New York and the East $40 H. NJ, l:3Oaud % % p,
Limited Express Of Pullman Pnrlor Cara $50 a, m.
daily, except Sunday.
al IcTsey aty With ' boat az OF BFooyn AnneS
ing double lsrriage across New York city.
For phiiadeiPhla; go H. a. 1880 $3.50 and "a' D. H.
Limited Express g:S0 a. m. daily. except Sunday.
M, $3.50, 7i0, ana G:i5 ~
For Pope,s Creek Line @ 9. ~. and E2O p H. daiy'
For annapolis $40 a. m, aud 400 m. daily. except
ALEXASDRIA AND FREDERICKSBURG RAIL.
WAY AND ALEXANDRIA AND WASHING
TON RAILROAD, .,, ,.,.
and 1880 =. m. On Sunday, z. ana II a, M" and 5
For Richmond and the South. 200 a m. daily, and
Trains leave Alexandria for Washington, q. s 10 a.
M, 100, ., h., y ma y p "a, anu Y midnight
On sunday at ana 10 u, m 7 ana Elh p m,
Tickets. information. sleepiug and uarlor.cRr ac-
Communications can be procured NJ the olhCes-nOrth
east corner of Thirteenth street and Pennsylvania
wanna avenue and At the depot where orders can De
left for the checking OF baggage 10 destination from
l.. p FARMER, General Passenger Agent
FRANK THOMSON, General Manager.