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Litchfield enquirer., 1881-06-16
w ashlngton.

Washington is complinented by the arrival on Thursday of Mir. Eugene Thayer, the great organist of Boston, whs is visiting Charles T. Shelton and his son, and who is undoubtedly the most artistic performer on that instrument in the world. MT. Thayer has for many years held some of the highest musical posi- tions in the country, besides being the con- poser of many successful works of the high est order; and to him was extended the gov ernment invitation, under royal seal, to rep- resent America in the International contest of organists at the Royal Albert Hall in London, and he is the only American who has been so honored. Owing to pressing engagements, we regret to state that MT. Thsyer's vacation will be limited to two or three weeks; but can we not manage in some way to secure his services for recital or concert during his stay Such an opportunity may never occur again, for having the most exquisite music brought to our homes and into our churches, by 80 eminent and finished an artist z.
 ''MUsIC."
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-06-16

honors with New York City where both were born and married. We should be glad to think, though, that we might claim them as neighbors and citizens for fifty more years, SC much are they beloved and respected in this community. Only family party gathered at this last Golden Wedding, hut it was an oc- casion full of interest to those present. At celebrated their "Golden Wedding" Judge and Mrs G. c. Woodruff, Judge and Mrs. Seymour and Mir. and Mrs: Parsons: Mrs. Parsons presiding over the same tea equipage given her on her wedding day fifty years be- fore: and the table being furnished with her wedding silver and china, only one piece ot ! which has been broken in these fifty years. No wonder our modern housekeepers sigh at this contrast with their experience. One could hardly see such sight again, as this choice group, who seemed as joyous as fifty years ago, and as youthful in heart, if not in form, as the three grandchildren who allied in closest kinship to all six, waited upon the Golden Table. Opposite were the six youngest descendants, who will have to wait score of years to come to their first we'd diug.
 The entertainment was 8 very beautiful one, and one particular feature of the. occa sion were the loaves of wedding cake, one for the bride and one for the bridegroom, which were handsomely ornamented and inscribed with name and date. The floral decorations were very lovely: and consplcuous among them were two magnificent bouquets Con taining each fifty rosebuds: one of Marshal O'Neil and the other Gen. Jacqueminot.
 Mir. and Mrs. Parsons were married in the Society of Friends, and it was interesting to those of us unused to their ceremony, to hear read. their marriage certificate setting forth very fully their contract of marriage. This was handsomely engrossed on parchment, and signed by relatives and friends present at the marriage. It is the custom of Friends who celebrate their Golden Wedding, to have those present sign Meir names upon the reverse side of the certificate. This was done with great interest by most of the guests and in years to come, will be a pleasant memorial of this happy evening. Mir. Parsons showed also the m arrage certificate of his father, and his grandfather similarly preserved, the latter dating back to 1765. Four of the five surviv- ing children of MT, and Mrs. Parsons were present at the Golden Wedding Mrs. Geo. M Woodruff, Miss Emily Parsons and Messrs. Robert w. aud Edward w. Parsons
 T Il Ter, resides in Denver, Colorado, and conse- quently could not be present on the occasion. Two lovely little grand daughters in New York were also prevented from coming. Still Mir. and Mrs. Parsons were surrounded that we trust they may have only Golden Memories of June 9th, 1881. **
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-06-16
Warren.

 Having possed through another cold rainy week, all are glad to see the sunshine again and hope the farmers are now satis- fled in regard to the years crop. -Messrs. Lymans are running their chees- factory much to the accommodation of many who had heretofore sent milk to New York and have been obliged to discontinue through the 2 Tut in that market.
 The fine house built by the Driggs broth CTS a few years since on Greens Point, Lakeside, is undergoing improvements. Five new farm buildings are to be erected includ- ing farmhouse, barns, &c. Thirty or forty workmen are at work on the premises. Slight frosts have done no damage. Mrs. Colton is able to ride out after her long sickness, but unable to speak. It is hoped that as her strength recovers her voice will be restored.
 Mir Samuel Carter. of Oregon, formerly resident here was at church last Sabbath.
 Those who witnessed the eclipses were well pleased by the grand sight, but we leave it tor the able pen of your Goshen correspsn- dent to describe. We know he saw it, and shall hope he will give the less fortunate the benefit of what he saw in his inimitable manner. We congratulate you, MT. Editor, on having one astronomer, at least, among the lesser lights
 The seats in the Congregational Church are to be sold on Saturday afternoon of this week. &@ E !.
 MT. Marvin Tanner is home again from his western trip.
 Old Mir. Peter Kidney is dead.
 Mrs. Rufus Swift is visiting friends in central New York o.
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-06-16
Goshen, No. 497.

MT Hagen gave us good account of all the English translations of the Bible, last Sun. day.
 T saw more than 20 acres of frost last week Tuesday morning, but our gardens were not injured, and our strawberries look fine. ly.
 -ARRIvALs. Mr. Carlisle's, Mrs. Sam. uel B. Futile and Mrs. Wm. T. Brooks, from Selma, Alabama; at MT. Whites, Misses Belle Osborn and Euna Preston. of Water bury at Mrs. Moses Wadlaln's, Miss Vining, the teacher up in the Union District; at Mir. Darius Thompson's. Miss Coe of Torrington l; and at Mir. Hurlbut's, Mrs Lambertson, one of the Torrington teachers. She is 8 sister of Prof. Hall at Dea. Palmer's, his son, Hay den Palmer from Kansas. his wife having come on to Torrington, last spring; MT. Enes B. Pratt, who came on with a car load of horses for your village, has not yet returned to Decatur, H., and see in the Western pa. pess that his youngest daughter, Ada, native of Goshen, was one of IS who have just grad uated at the Decatur High School.
 Cat -blrds are great singers, and we have one in the trees by my house every day.
 The new laws are ready for distribution at the town clerks office.
 The long storm was over just in time, and great many of our people were up watching the great eclipse, and it proved to be one of the incest we ever had.
 Our young people have been very suc- cessful in finding the planet Mercury, without any help, in the Northwest. It has increased in brightness since last week, and the Sun in it's apparent motion sround the Earth, once a year. goes to the East taking Mercury along with it, and by the close of this week it will about come up with the two bright stars in the Northwest. IN.
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-06-16
New Preston.

We have had one whole week of rain dur which the farmers could rest from toll unless they were anxious to set tobacco Several pieces of the obnoxious weed have been trans planted only to be gnawed of by the cut. worm. However, eff at last you would suc- ceed, try, try again." which they all seem to be do,ng. Yes the oldest inhabitant says it was "a reg'lar old-fashioned nor easter" Mir Wm. Wooster. of Litchfield, H., formerly resident of this village, is visiting his many friends here. He returns in about three weeks.
 If pleasant, there will be strawberry festival on Friday afternoon, June 17th, at o'clock p. m., held under the auspices of the ladies of the Congregational church, on the pleasant grounds surrounding the residence of Dc. E. P. Lyman. Everybody is invited to be present and have good time. Mir. Walter Burnham returned Friday from his usual business trip through the West, -,p aE
 MT. Dap. Patterson, of Baltimore, Md, is making short visit at his fathers, Mir. Isaac Patterson, and among his old friends and acquaintances.
 At the temperance meeting Sunday night MT. F. M. Wheeler read an original temper ance essay of his own composition, which those who had the pleasure of hearing praise very highly. Mir. Fred. Williams read some temperance extracts. Altogether the meeting was very enjoyable one.
 | Probably before thls is printed the teIe phone line on the west side of the lake will be in working order, so that anybody can hellc to Carter for fish dinner.
 -The pickerel club reports the fishing al fine at the lake. Their word can be relied on. PD.
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-06-16
East Cornwall,
Potato bugs are thicker than ever

Potato bugs are thicker than ever.
 Mir. Elias Hart is at home for few days painting and repairing his threshing machine ; he expects to commence threshing again the first of August.
 -Mr. Ruoch Feuuell has had new coat ot paint put on his house this spring.
 We are glad to hear that Miss Winnie Seelye is improving in health.
 Mrs Lucinda Jennings is quite sick.
 Mir. 0. s. Blake is agent for the New Warrior Mower. He is also agent for Wright's Patent Culsivatof and Horse Hoe.
 --Mr. and Mrs. c. s. Blake were made hap py by the birth of daughter on the 9th inst
 There is some talk of starting baby car. riage and cradle manufactury in this place. SAMRo
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-06-16
Bantam.

MT. Edward Crossman, our postmaster, has been sadly afflicted with infammatory rheu matism for several weeks past. Last Saturday he had very severe attack, and was suffering severe pain.
 Mir. s. T. Bennett has removed to Brsto where his father moved a short time ago.
 Mrs. H. Gladding of New Haven is spend. ing some time with her nephew, Mr. U. F. Bartholomew, in hopes of improving her health in the bracing air of Litchfield
 Rev. R. s. Eldridge, of Meriden. is ex- pected to lecture at the hall in thls place on Friday Evening, June 17th, at 74 o'clock. Subject, ''The Hill Difficulty"
 The eclipse of the moon Sunday morning was splendid success according to the pro- gramme of H. N. W.
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-06-16
Births.

At East Cornwall. June 9th, daughter MT. and Mrs. c. s. Blake.
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-06-16

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Litchfield enquirer., 1881-06-16

It is said that it is an ill wind that blows
 nobody good. The late season having caused
 little stagnation Tn the Dry Goods market,
 Messrs. W. B. Hall & Co.,, of the Bridgeport Dry Goods House have purchased about ten
 thousand dollars in ready made suits. Silks,
 Dress Novelties and Linen Goods. We copy
 from the New Milford Gazette regarding this firm:
 Facts are indisputable, and low prices,
 good merchandise, polite treatment and vast assortment ot reasonable novelties, coupled
 with truthful advertising and honest represen- l tations, have made an enviable reputation fol the house of Messrs. W. B. Hall 6 Co. Also from Bridgeport Sun: Al If you want to be instructed, entertained, pleased and profited, go to w. B. Hall & Co., <
 at once and look at their beautiful Suits, Saques, Dolmans and Skirts. Every day the | fact becomes plainer that there is DO place like
 the wonderful bargain house of W. R. Hall 6 Go.
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-06-16

Ladies who Appreciate Elegance and purity are using Parker's Hair Balsam. It is tn, best article sold for restoring gray hair to it original color and beauty. - .eez- -; -;
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-06-16

sMust commence with January or July number.
 Subscribers who in must make up ar. rsarages before taking advantage of the foregoing oilers.
 Money should be sent by post-ofnce order. check or registered letter. possible We take all risks of re- rittarce the clubbing periodicals. but not of mon eY sent
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-06-16

How IT WAS At the battle of Gettysburg l was shot through the left leg and was sent to the hospital. The army sur. geons relieved me but pronounced my case lncurable. It discharged pieces Of bone, and for years I have suffered with a running sore. tried everything that my limited means would allow, and experi. enced no relief until tried Sulphur Bitters. l am now almost we'll, and shall continue their use .--Old Soldier
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1881-04-27
State News.

Abram Martin, colored, was
hanged at Abbeville Friday, the
22nd instant, for the murder Of his
wife July IS, 1880.
Jonathan G. Dark, a saloon keep.
er Of Liberty, Pickens County, was
found dead in his piazza on the
18th, inst, having dice from drink.
The following officers we're elect
ed for the ensuing year by the
Grand Lodge of the Knights OF
Honor, which met in Yorkville last
week: Past Grand Dictator, NJ. 4.
Carlisle, Of Newberry; Grand Die
tator, Jno. S. Hughson, OF Sumter :
Grand Vice Dictator, L. ". Perrin,
of Abbeviile; Grand Assistant Die.
tator, Z. 0. Sans, Of Spartanbu1g ;
Grand Guide, ". B. Mcdaniel, OF
Columbia Grand Chaplain, Tbos.
Raysor, of Marion Grand Rspor.
ter, G. W. Holland, Of Newberry ;
Grand Treasurer, J. T. Robertson,
of Abbeville; Grand Guardian, 4.
G. Kohn, of Orangeburg; Grand
Sentinel, J. D. Maxwell, Of Ander-
son.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1881-04-27

~ TIE PRESS ASSoCIATIoN.-As pre-
viously announced the annual meet
iny Of the Press Association OF this
State will be held in Beaufort on the
4sh of May. The order of the annual
excursion has been changed. The
Hon. T. B. Crews, of the LaurensVille
Herald, the President ofthe Associa:
tion, was in the city yesterday and
succeeded in making arrangements
/ with Mr.. C. S. Gadsden, superinten'
Sent of the Charleston aud Savannah
Railway, by which the members of
the Association will be taken in a
Special car from Beaufort to Jackson
Vile 10 one day, and at Jacksonville
they will take steamers to such other
gnlaces CD the st. Johns as they may
gTish to visit. On their return they
nwill have an opportunity to stop in
hSavaunah: Certificates will be sent
Eag President Crews to the members of
Stle Association, the presentation of
(which will secure shem transportation
sssotn any part Of the State to Beau
twks and return.-Neeos a1Ed Courier.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1881-04-27
The War Against vhiskey

The City Council of Charleston
have recently arrested several sa'
laon keepers for selling liquor on
Sunday.
Blackstock, Chester County, has
gone ''wet".
There was a mass meeting of the
citizens of Chester County, friendly
TO the prohibition movement, at
the Court House the Goth instant,
.s'to secure concert of plan and ef
fort for the prompt circulation OF
petitions for signatures in every
Township of the County"
The Spartanburg papers say that
petitions to the Legislature asking
for the prohibition of the sale and
manufacture of spirituous liquors
are being signed by many OF the
best citizens OF that County. .
The Grand Jury of York County
earnestly recommend that the Leg
islatpre prohibit the manufacture
and sale of intoxicating liquors
within the State.
Johnston, Edgefield County, went
"t7ry" the 18th by vote Of over
tHo to one.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1881-04-27
4 Novel Case.

Henry Duckett and Griffin Duck
we're sentenced to the Penitentlary
one year ago from Laurens, the
sentence prescribing that they be
confined ':at hard labor in the State
l'enitentiary for the term OF one
Year from date, the sentence being
GATED the day it was passed. The
defendants were not sent to the
l'enitentiary Immediately, but were
kapt in the Laurens jail awaiting
the result of an appeal they had
t..ken to the Supreme Court, which
appeal was dismissed; and they
we're turned over to Superintendent
Lipscomb two months after their
sentence. One year from the date
OF their sentence expired a week or
two ago. They then claimed that
they had served out the sentence,
and demanded to be released. Col.
Lipscomb refused to release them,
claiming that their time was not
out until one year after entering
tie Penitentiary. Their Counsel,
Col. R. C. Watts, of Laurens, sued
cut a writ of Habeas Corpus before
the Supreme Court, and the ques-
ton was argued last week by Col
Watts, for the Ducketts, and Attor-
ney- General Youmans, for the State.
Two points were made and argued
1st, as to the time of expiration OF
the sentence, and, 2ndly, as to the
right OF. the State to hire out con,
victs.
Both are very nice legal points,
and the decision is looked for with
interest.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1881-04-27
Lord Beaconsfeld, better known

Lord Beaconsfeld, better known
as Benjamin Disraeli, died in Lon
don tie 10Th. He was a Jew, and
was seventy six years of age. His
life Las been j very busy and sue
cessful one; ne achieved wide
distinction as a politician and
man of letters. His famous novel
''Vivian Gray" was published when
he Was twenty-one years OF age
Among his other best novels are
"The Young Duke, '.Alroy, "Lo'
THAR, "Coningsby" and ':Endy,
mion the last named was pub
lisi.ad last year. Disraeli en:"red
politics in early life, and was first
elected to Parliament, after repeat
ed failures, in 1887. In lS4l he
married the rich widow Of Wynd-
ham Lewis, and the advantages IN
property and position acquired by
this marriage gave him prominent
position in English politics and So
ciety, and afforded him an opportu
nifty to display and profit by his
talents which an adverse fortune
and lack of patronage had kept
in the background. He always felt
under great obligations to his wife
for the success that he was enabled
to achieve. His wife died in 1872.
Disraeli was first made Prime Min
lister in 1868; but resigned the
same year. In 1874 he succeeded
Gladstone as Prime Minister, and
held the position till April, 1880,
when he was succeeded BY Glad
stone. He was created Earl Of
Beacorsfcld in 1876.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1881-04-27
sEgar advertisements.
Dissolution Of ;spartnerShip'

THE Copartnership here ofore k':own as
the firm 0: JGllNSTONE & MAYBiN, has
this day heen dissolved by mutual coI'-
Sent. All persons indebted TO the said
firm will please come forward and pay up
without delay. Respectfully,
THEO. -JOuNSTONE,
R0BT. G.. MAYB1N.
april Is, 1881.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1881-04-27

Given up by Doctors.

"Is it possible that Mr.. Godfrey is
up and at work, and cured BY so SIM
pie remedy ?" 49,.
Il assure you it is true that he is
entirely cured. AID with nothing but
Hop Bittcr<; aud only ten days ago
his doct"rs gave him up and said he
must die !"
"Well day! That is remarkable !
I will 90 this day and ge: some for
my poor George know hops are
good .'-tSaiem Post.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1881-04-27

The Charleston Chamber of Com
merce has adopted resolutions pro
testing against the appointment oi
TAT as Post Master Of that city.
The Chamber doesn't expect a Dem.
ocras, but desire some one less OBJ
noxi-,ns to the people.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1881-04-27

The French actress Sara Bern
hardt completed her engagement
of one hundred and fifty nights last
Saturday night in Philadelphia.
The receipts have been over $780,
900. The Bernhardt will carry
back to Paris, as the result of her
American engagement, about $780,
600. Manager Abby, who brought
her over, makes about $4,000.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1881-04-27

Gen. Joseph Lane, the candidate
for Vice. President on the Breckin
ridge (Democratic) ticket in 1850
died at his home in Rosebury, Ore
gon, the 18th instant. He was
native Of North Carolina, and was
79 years old.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1881-04-27
e'ounterfeiting and Plotting in
The State E>enifeutiary.

Tie Register says that Col. Lips
comb, Superintendent of the Peni'
tentiary, detected Friday plot by
which forty convicts in the Peniten'
tiary expected 10 escape. Their
plan was to overpower the guard,
and the time fixed was the lst day
Of May-next Sunday. In invesh.
eating this matter he ran upon a
little counterieiting business that
was going on within the institution.
He found two dies "a dollar die and
a quarter die) in the room of MIR.
Lowry, one of the guards, who was
accused Of being at the head of the
business. He was carried before
2. S. Commissioner and bound over.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1881-04-27
INDEFENS!BLE.
erecnviilc Enterprise s Moun,aineer

Grecnvinc Enterprise & Mountaineer.
= The fynching ofthc colored woman in
saurens week before last, was unjustif
5ble end subversive of law Those con
hQerned in the affair should be hunted
b@up and punished. Law and order
j prevails in South Caro!iua, as much so
as in any other State Of the Uuion,
; and lynch law, except for the rarest Of
arimes, among which is not to be
shsound that of house burning, is not
thcna should not be tolerated. ,.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1881-04-27
FINE
South Carolina
STATE PRESS ASSOCIATION.
PROGRAMME At BEAUFORT.

The ASSOCIATION will be called to order at
1 P. u. Oh Wednesday, May 4th.
Wednesday Evening, 9 ?. M.-Ball given
by citizens Of Beaufort.
Thursday, May 5th.-Excursion around
the harhor, visiting Port Royal, Coosaw
and other points Of interest. Given by
same.
Thursday Evening, May 5th.-Banqnct
Leave for Savannah Friday, May 9Th.
COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS.
April 18th, 1881. 1927.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1881-04-27
ICE! ICE!! ICE!!!

a large supply of PURE LAKE ICE al
ways on hand, at /! TO DC. a Id. No charge
for packing country orders amounting to
100 lbs Hours for delivery OIL Sunday, 8
to A u, 1890 to l.30 and $50 to 7.30
pm. NJ variation from this rule except
in cases of sickness.
4. C. JONES.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1881-04-27

Gen. James Longstreet, now
Minister to Turkey, has been ap-
pointed United States Marshal for
Georgia 49,. ....---......: -
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1881-04-27
The Her al 9.
THQS. T 5 F; wtAfSGN, GRESEKER' EDITORS.
NEWBERRY> S. q.
WEDNESDAY, APR. 27, 1881.
4 PAPER FOR THE PEOPLE.

The Herald is Ia the highest respect Fam
t.:rests Of the people of this County and the
State. It circulates extensively, and as an
Advertising medium offers ,unriValled adj
,ylntaees. For Terms, see first page.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1881-04-27

TOLaI Ivy. .:............ IIS Mills
In addition to the above Poll Tax of
81 on all persons between the ages Of 2l
and 10, except those exempt by law. q.
All Taxes are payable in Gold or Silver
Com, United States Currency ard National
Bank Notes.
u. B WHITES,
County Treasurer.
apr. 20, l6-2t. .. ...