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Litchfield enquirer., 1881-02-24

caused panic among the .creduleus, and was startling to all, as en,anating from 80 noted scientist as Proctor He stated that we were to be visited during the year 1881 by Comet, which was likely to approach so near the Sun that it was probable it would fall into it and the combustion be thereby so much increased as to endanger the continuance of our little planet; and at the best it would create so much heat that but few people could survive. The alarm subsided when astronomers explain ed that snch an event was not likely to occur: but, Wednesday night, it seemed that Proctor was right, for a strange luminous body ap- peared on the heights of Judea, exceeding in brightness the three great planets H. N. is watching with SO much interest. Nothing 60 brilliant had ever before been observed in that direction, but it proceeded from the new house of A. G. Baker which was that night most ef- Actually warmed, not only by lamps and glowing grates. but by the cheerful faces of about two hundred friends who responded to the invitation extended to them last week. through the card in the Enquirer Unfortu. nately for them many of the friends of MT. and Mrs. B., do not subscribe for their own County paper and thus missed their invitation. Had it not been for that there might have been 6 crowd, but as it was there was room for dancing, which was apparently much enjoyed by some of the younger people. Tea, coffee, oysters, cake, fruit and confectionery refreshed the inner man, and of the remains more than twelve baskets full might have been taken. It was to be regretted that illness and the death of a friend prevented so many from at- tending who would gladly have gone.
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Goshen, No. 4s1.

Dea. Acors W. Lawton, whose death is noticed this week, came here fifty four years ago. His funeral was largely attend ed. last Sunday, at the Cornwall Hollow Baptist Church, Rev. MT. Fitch, of North Cornwall, officiating. His work was done and well done, when called up higher. It was remarkable to see his six sons at the funeral all accompanied by their wives.
 Many of our people, following the di- rections given in the Enquirer, have not only found the three great planets which are now so close together, but they easily discovered the wandereTn Mercury. for which looked in vain all last year. Of course we never before saw four planets at one glance of the eye, and probably never shall again. ..s-..
 The Winter term of our academy cissed last week.
 Below will be found reply to an article in the N. Y. Times, which is as follows:
 WHY ARE DRAGONS SO CALLED ?-"Dea- cons" are calves that are killed at birth, or soon after. by dairymen who do not find it profitable to feed them. Why they were first called deacOns is a matter that might hardly pay for the labor of the necessary enquiry. It IS probable that the term was first given to them because they were sort of subordinate or abortive kind of calf, just as deacon is a subordinate or embryo sort of official who never reaches any higher position. If any of our readers know of better reason why the name was given, we shall be glad of the in- formation. - g f--s -e
 : can answer the above question. Dea. Jesse Stanley lived here, about half a mile from where was born and brought up, and in 1907 built the house where Washington Fox lived and died, and he was appointed Deacon iu the Congregational church here, July 3, 1900. Rev. Joseph Harvey, after ward Dr. Harvey, was young minister, and lived one and one-half miles from the Center, on Beech Hill. He had a calf four days old but did not want to kill it, to get it out of the way so that the family could have the milk, and he asked Dea. Stanley to go up and do it. Ever afterward when the farmers killed their calves as soon as the milk was good, the calves were said to be ''deaconed," the verb generally being used. It is barbarous prac- tice, and it is almost entirely done away with ]; our large farmers now raise all the calves they can, and sell nearly all they have left to the small farmers, who keep them until they are six weeks old. and we have two large estab- lishments where they are butchered and sent te New Britain ana Waterbury. Dea Stan- ley removed to Mt. Morris. Livingston Go, N. Y., in 1911, and visited his family there many years ago. IN.
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NOrthfeld.

This is the way the boys read it: Whereas, we are getting old and stiff and our coasting days are over, ResoEred, that our boys shall not have the liberty we used to glory in."
 There was runaway, Wednesday after noon, George Tharp's horse taking fright at hand sled (without boy on it) near Rev. in's store. MT. and Mrs. T. and the contents of the sleigh were turned into snow bank, the horse going half way to Thomaston at a spanking gait. No damage to sleigh, harness or horse.
 The indications are that the boys will take to bows and arrows next. Shall we has. ten the day of lodging the wandering shafts by curtalling the coasting period :?
 Last Thursday afternoon the house occu- pied by Edgar Galpin was burned to the ground, the fire starting from defect in the chimney. Nothing could be saved from the chambers and good stock of provisions were consumed in the cellar, Most of the house. hold effects on the first floor were removed. MT. Galpin's loss is considerable and as he has large family he has need of assistance through the winter at least. The house was owped by non-residents.
 We suggest 6 compromise measure. Set apart two or three hills as a reservation for the sliders. LANCE.
 Says the San Francisco Post: The other night, out at the Mission, while Moody was dilating on the gratifying results of his preach ing here and his aDDrOaChinp denarture to other fields of labor, rough-looking listener in the gallery said, ''Where are you going. MT. Moody ?" Il am going to heaven, ;" said the evangelist promptly, land I've been on the way for twenty-two years" aWell, if you've been on the road to heaven all that time and haven't got any further than Frisco, you'd better glve it up, pard." And the great exhorter joined in the audible smile as Mir. Sankey led of with ''Inching Along"
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Warren.

The extremely cold weatlfer has brought much sickness to our people. However, all are now recovering, or in fair way to recov- CT, excepting Geo. Wood. who died suddenly of pneumonia few weeks ago, this being the first death among us for many months The thaw has taken of much of the snow, yet we have snow banks-ten feet deep, and the travel ing has been at the worst of late. Many were fortunate enough to secure their wood and ice early in the season.
 We understand the furnace companies find great difficulty in getting wood cut. Many of their jobs are not commenced, and they consequently refuse buying more, although others would like to sell
 --All the property belonging to the late G Wood is offered for sale-a good opening for a mechanic.
 -One night, recently, fire was found in the cellar of Mir. c. Everitt in connection with the ash barrels. Mr. Everitt was fortunate enough to awake in season to save his dwell ling and perhaps family from destruction.
 -Oren Gables, an aged and infirm colored man, living in cabin near the bounds be- tween Warren and Cornwall, was found by Frederick Ashman, one stormy day, last week, prostrate in the snow by the roadside. He soon procured the assistance of Mr. R. Swift, who, withan ox sled, took Cables toMr. Sma,rs, for whose place he had started. and next day be was removed to the town house in Cornwall He has long lived on charity and had become quite tax on the sympathy of the neighbor- hood. It is hoped tho old cabin will now be demolished and the good people relieved of much anxiety.
 Mir. Geo. Colton, who has been clerking in hardware store in New York, was brought home, last Thursday. with . wounded knee injured by handling some tool We have not heard the particulars .T -s
 The same day, Robert Swift returned home. sick, from Eastman's business school.
 MT. Geo. Wells has removed to Fairfield. leaving his farm in the care of his son.
 MT. B. Gilbert. who has been prostrated by sickness all winter, is new able to get about the house little. O..
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'I AM PRoUD.-A lady patient writes from Fishkill Plains, Duchess County, N. Y, to Dr. David Kennedy, of Rondout. N. Y. .: My foot is entirely well, and never felt bet ter in my life than do now. am very proud of 'Favorite Remedy. Shall con- tinue its nse ?" ''What ailed the foot ?" does the reader inquire. It was Liberated from inn pure blood. Dr. Kennedy's "Favorite Rem edy" purified the blood and the Ulcer was healed any of the ills peculiar to their sex-Dr Ken nedy's ''Favorite Remedy is real blessing Erysipelas, Salt Rheum and all skin diseases recover under the blood-purifying power of "EavOrite Remedy"
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Washington.

The party at A. G. Bakers, on Wednesday evening, was a.brilliant affair Not less than one hundred and sixty guests were present, of all classes and ages, and all cordially receiv- ed. .in A bountiful repast was furnished by our host and hostess and we are informed that every thing passed of pleasantly. Among those present whom we should have been hap. py to have met, were Mrs. Jane Leavitt, who isnot congealed by coming North, as your cor respondent would intimate, but is as easy and graceful in her manners as when she left. and is said to resemble Ter father in personal appearance ;and your correspondent s'J. :" who was as genial as ever, and will probably give you full report of the party. ses.a lts. .8. Mrs. Eliza Leavitt we understand has come to spend her'remaining days with us. We bid her hearty welcome. Her home at present is with S. D. Platt ''rssa t.f Mrs. Daniel c. Platt and her sister Mira Underdonor are visiting at Mir. Platts.
 The water in Humphrey & Gibs,n's mill- dam not liking tue restraint put upon it, last week. made bolder push last Thursday, and took the east side of the datn before it, We have heard the loss estimated at thousand dollars. We think it was built by Herman Baldwin some twenty years since
 .-S. s. Logan lost one of his best new -milch COWS, last week.
 l Three of the middle cars on the Shepaug downward train, on Friday. jumped the track just above Romford, leaving the engine, tender and milk ear in front, and the passenger car behind, on the track. One car was wrecked, the passengers were transferred to the engine and pursued their course onward, without in jury. Safe road this. Lucky company. No bills to settle for loss of life or limb. A I Released from inirmity and pain. from sin and sorrow. Feb. 18th, ,Aurilla Clark, wife of the late Lewis Hubbell, aged "A Dffident and retiring in her nature, her work was best known in her own household, te which she l was ardently attached. and which was appreL | ciased and repaid by the tender care and love which her children bestowed on her in her in. l nrm years. Partially deaf, and totally blind. Tor number of years, isolated from all the
 
 en1oyments whsch sight and hearing affords she possessed her soul in patience and submis sion to the divine will. As we have looked upon .her during those years, we have often thought what seasons of communion with her Savior, and divine and heavenly things, were granted her, and now since those impediments are removed, her eyes have beheld the King in his beauty and the land that was far of. and her ears have caught the.refrain of the heavenly world, and friends left behind can lisay: 8ot 9ls1 I 2 How mildly On the evening cloud < I The sunset beam is cast
 lis like the memory left behind
 When loved ones breath their last. ! !. h }iai a9sfa 18sfnsfsH sI aaoi-fis uHv s. 5
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
2 Collectors Notice.

A Tax of twelve and half mills on the dollar has "A been laid by the town of Litchfeld upon the assessment list of said town Of 1880 which the under. signed is prepared to receive. discount one half of one per cent will be allowed all taxes paid on or before the 18th of March 1881 To all taxes unpaid on the first of May 1881 will be added three quarter of one per cent of the amount thereof and three quarters of one per cent additional for each month thereafter said taxes shall so remain unpaid. ~
 48-Sw WILLIAM NORTON, Collector
 LitchfeId. Feb. 24fh. 1881
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Collectors Notica.

NOTICE is hereby given to the taxpayers of the IN town of Cornwall that the rate bil laid on the grand list of said town for the year 1880 made payable the list day of March 1881 has been placed In my hands for collection I will meet the Taxpay- CTS of id town to receive said taxes the store of M. Besrs Sons, the 18th day of March and at the office of The Cornwall Bridge Iron Go., the 26th day of March 1881 from 10 o'clock until o'clock p. m on each of said days All persons neglectinR 2 to pay said taxes will be charged 4 of per cent for each month until paid, commencing on the Ist day of April 1881. 463w
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Plymouth Sketches No. S74.

A few weeks since alluded to the large number of widows residing in and near our village, Yesterday. there were living within half a mile of our postofice no less than thirty. three of these mateless individuals, with an average age of nearly seventy years; and the aggregate of whose ages would form chain of time extending back to about four centuries beyond the Christian eral But within the last twenty four hours eighty five links have dropped from this frail chain by the decease. of Mrs. Samuel Todd. native of this town born March 18th 1796 She was Mary. daueh. ter of William Pierpent. and first cousin to the Rev. John Pierpont of poetic fame. Mrs. Todd was by aAture endowed with superior mental capacities, which in a higher sphere than it was her lot to move in, would have at. tracted universal attention. Indeed, although her station in life was an humble one. and at least a considerable portion of it beset by vari. ous troubles, she ever pursued the Seven tenor Of her way;" and by her calm and con- sistent conduct commanded the respect of all who came within the circle of her limited sphere. She was a member of and a com. munlcant in the Episcopal church, and during period of thirty years or over, was connect. ed-in the capacity of teacher-with the Sun- day scheolsof St. Peters parish. Alluding to John Pierpont reminds me of an interesting incident that Mrs. Todd related to me some years since. About two weeks previous to Johns sudden death, he visited his relatives in this town and vicinity, and on parting with Mrs. Todd smilingly remarked. I've shall meet across the River; because we have been so good you know P -s
 February 14th, 1S81. +sai zu ;
 No. 376
 Here as elsewhere we had rain and conse. quent thaw on the 10th and 18th insts.ss The latter gave the water in the reservoir such a big lift that one more heavy rain will perhaps complete the efilling. =
 -Ou Tuesday the 18th occurred the trial in respect to the ownership of liquors taken from Luther s. Porter . few weeks since. The result is that while a portion are condemned, another portion, claiming to be homemade wine, &c.. Sc, is ordered to be restored to its former custody. s fis.
 The Rev. Mir Hillard of the 1st, Cengre. gational church is engaged in preaching a series of four or five discourses relating to the history of the New Testament scriptures; com prising not only Christian, but heathen testi- mony in regard to their genuineness; and giving an account of the various trans lations &c., &c. ses.es F si.s
 --On Sunday. the 20th. the Rev. MT. Judd. Eof the Methodist church, Thomaston. offsciat- ed in the Centre Congregational church, where sha delivered aa, interesting and instructive discourse from Phil 5d chapter, 21st verse.
 ass z. ! ' ' K PLYMoUrHEAs. s.. 5 February slst 1881 .a ss ,en ,s..... <. 9 No weather isgenuine unless yennor name is blown on the bottle. lagss797s !:
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Thousands of ladies to-day cherish grateful remembrances of the help derived from the use of LYDIA ,,E. PINKHAM's, VEGETABLE CoM- POUND. It positively cures all female con- plaints. Send to Mrs Lydia E. Pinkham, 233 Western Avenue, Lynn, Mass, for pam phlets. as E TIFF f 5F:rfs
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-02-24

FATHER SoULLY, of Cambridge, wishes all catholic children to attend the parochial schools If their parents give them Sulphur strong and healthy. See another column
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AUCTION!

N the late Daniel N Lucas, deceased. one and one. half miles east of Goshen Center on
 w EDNESDAT March 18th. 1881. at 10 o'clock a. m. 45 new mich Cows, all one dairy, yearlings pair three years old steers horse, weighs 1900 lbs ten years old, colt two years old, with pigs, 60 bushels of potatoes hay, grain. several wagons both heavy and light, ox cart, yokes, harrows, chains, fsnning mil cheese tubs, cheese racks shelves milk pans moving machines, horse rahes etc.. etc.. com
 EUGENE E. ALLYN Auctioneer. 48-Sw FREDERICK A. LUCAS, Administrator.
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-02-24

The attack on the Boers by Gen Wood is evidently more dangerous than that so rashly begun by Gen. Colley. We doubt whether it can be successfully met. ..s l.tf.a. -..
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-02-24

Republican members have been caucusing about the new apportionment bill. They will probably fillibuster to prevent it's passage un- less it is made reasonably favorable to their side, ,s...s-es. la. --.4 y.
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-02-24

The Home Rulers in Parliament are hav- ing the support of the Conservatives against the new rules restricting debate which are con- sidered unduly stringent
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-02-24

We have received quite number of refer- ences to Little Gohnnie's" recent matrimoni- al alliance that have not appeared Tn print. The proper course with such documents is to address them to the party chiefly interested, at Harwinton or East Litchfield.
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-02-24

Castoria--For Sour Stomach. Constipation and Fretfulness of children. Pleasant, safe and cheap 900 drops; 85 doses, 35 cents
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PROBATE ADVERTISEMENTS.

DIsTRIcT OF LITCHFIELD ss Probate Court, O February 3rd, 1881
 Estate of Cynthia Merwin late of Litchfeld in said District deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Litcheld haib limited and allowed six months from 1e date hereof, for the creditors of said Estate exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts properly atesed within said time, will be debarred recovery. All persons in- debted to said Estate requested to make immedi- ate payment to 46-4w SAMUEL A. NERwIN, Executor. 4-
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HAVE WIsrAR's BALsAM OF WILD CHERRY always at hand It cures Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, Whooping Cough, Group, Inf1uen- Complaints. 50 cents and $1 bottle.
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-02-24

Ohio Germans are stoutly opposing prollibi. tory and Sunday laws and the question is to
 be fought out at the, polls next fall.
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WANTED A FARMER :

FnNE with a family. Strictly temperate and reli- " able. Can find steady employment by applying 70 1.eE e1 R. M. BURWELL.4
 ....... !. Y. III. New Haven. Conn.
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-02-24

An eGort has been made to reconcile the Republican faesioas in the Pennsylvahia leg islatnre. but as yet to no purpose, owing to she sbs,inacy of the Clap. s-e.,.ssaW s,i Il.s.
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-02-24

DIsTRICT OF WASHINGTON ss. Probate Court, U February 12th 1881.
 Estate of R. M Brinsmade late of Washington in said District, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Washing. ton hath limited and allowed six months from the date heref for the creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect ts' present their accounts properly attested within said time will be debarred recovery. All persons in- debted to said Estate requested to make immedi ate payment to 483w#
 ERAsTUs P. MOULTHRoP, Administrator.
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-02-24

pr. Pierce's great, hotel at Buffalo, which
 cost near half a million, was burnt on Wed
 nesday, insurance, $260, 900. 2, 4
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-02-24

The New York bar said to have been oy,en ' cd for Fashionable women turns out as unsub, stantial a vision as Mrs Hayes iced punch
 What lie nexta As set of against the male citizen-it is said, on much better authority. that two senators and six representatives, were caught in gambling hall at Washington re- cenfiy.e s-ufs s5 flsaa sa,s a'n
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J. ). NEWcOMR.

FhySlclan and Surgeon. nMce in west front room, second floor. Beachb sO Block residence. Meadow st. ss-s. QRRs week in your own town. Terms and&6 outAt VOOtree. Address H. HALrETT < Go, o.,-Portland, Maine. A8-1yr.
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Wesee it stated that there is larger and more pushing lobby about Hartford, this year, than has been seen there for years before Revival of business prosperity
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Wanted

CIX or eight girls to work in Silk Factory to whom - steady employment and good wages will be given
 ss M. HEMTNWAF & SONS. Watertown. Conn. ,Feby Eth, 1881. 46.3w
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Attention E directed to the Advertise ahent mt .5 .s5For RenN Of Aex Preston mills, in
 another celumnlfi ,aai 4sa esisssf tt5a3sl
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-02-24

Centaur Liniment. to Fam. lilies, and owners of horses. Sold everywnere.
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-02-24

snhn x Young. one of .Brighsm's sons, has ls.n indlcted for bigamy.s His first wife, a Philadelphia lady, is said be his prosecu.'
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-02-24

The most important proceeding of last week in Congress was the passage of the funding bill by the Senate, substantially as it came from the House. It fixes the rate of interest on the proposed bonds at 8 per cent and makes them payable in twenty years; or. at the option of the government, at any time after hve years The severest section on the banks is the filth, whichprovides that after the 1st of next July no national bonds will be received ftom banks as security for their circulation but the 3 per cents, alid overdue bonds are not allowed to be held for that purpose. This section will practically oblige the banks to give up the two hundred millions of five and six per cents they now hold, and take three per cents in their stead, or go out of the busf. ness, Bankers and, financial men denounce the bill as ruinous to their interests and likely to produce severe contraction by the retire. ment of many banks from business.
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-02-24

If there is any truth in the papers. a Water bury minister has figured out the fact that foreign missions are more effective than domestic in proportion to the outlay. It costs but SIS to convert foreign heathen, while the average is $500 for each domestic conver- sion