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Elliott’s": Smith
Tuesday, December 1, 1874.
Republican Caucus.
The Republicans of the Borough of Norwalk
'are requested to assemble at Lockwood’s Hall, on
Wednesday evening. December 2d, at 7}; o’clock,
_ ; _t'or theyurppse of nominating candidates for the
;.varionprrongh.oInccs, and the transaction of
mi“:
avenue.
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such business as may be thought proper.
Per order ELBEBT C ,RTIS,
3 Boroug ommittce.
Thanksgiving Day seems to have passed
off witli unusual quiet and a rational enjoy.-
ment of the good things of, this life. Rev.
Mr. Bentley preached an gloquent and im-
pressive discourse at the Union service up
town, inthe Congregational church, and
Rev. Mr. Tower at the Baptist Tabernacle,
at South N orwalk. Services were also held
in the Episcopal church and at St. Mary’s.
The new highway cut through just south
of the'residence of Eli B. Bennett, Esq.,
accommodates a very limited want,neverthe-
less it is a local improvement for which the
Borough can afford to pay. But a highway
through from the Church Green to Songs»
tuck would accommodate a public want,
for which the people of Nora’alk and the
citizens of Westport would be glad to pay.
That’s thedifi‘erence. A street thus cut
through the Belts and Morgan estates
would also open up one of the fingst tracts
for villa sites in all Norwalk. A thorough-
fare could be developed here rivaling Hill
house Avenue, the pride of all New Haven.
Cannot one sensible and absolutely needed
enterprise be accomplished this year?
Senator Ferry has been in active attend-
ancc upon his law duties the past week,
walking to and from his home and office, as
in days of yore.
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For the first time in the history of Nor-
walk, Turkies could not be purchased in
Norwalk markets the evening before
Thanksgiving. Our grocers are not usually
thus lacking in business enterprise.
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A bungler of a burglar atte ted an en-
trance into the house of Ex.-Mayor Geo. R.
Cholwcll, on High street,»late on Monday
night. Mrs. C. was awakened by his noise,
and arouscdthe Mayor. who rushed out and
fired a couple of ’shots from his revolver in
the direction of the vanishing scamp. Later
still, usfutile attempt was made-to enter the
house of Miss Mary Hoyt, on the hill Opp0°
site St. Paul‘s‘Episcopal church, and it is
surmised to have been the same indivdual.
The chap was a. botch.at his business.
James P. McNamara, whose death we re-
ported last week, has left a will providing
for 'a monument for himself and wife, a
legacy of $1,000 to a sister, and the same to
young nephew who is studying for the min-
istry, and the bhlance of his estate he leaves
to Rev. Father Smith, in trust, for the Cath-
olic church.
Wm. Mitchell, our Ex-Borough collect”
came near losing his life by the kick 0 ~
steer he was helping to butcher. Suppos-
ing the animal nearly or quite dead, he was
sharpening his knife, when it vea des-
perate kick, striking Mitcheli the atom-
ach and abdomen. n. was th n violent-
l y against a tackle cleat which severely in-
jured his back. The hreathwas kicked out
of him, and wonder is that the poor fellow
was not killed outright. "He will be likély
to:have..a greater care for the back action
powers of ‘d’y‘ing'l'stce'rs' "hereafter, as it will
be some Tame" beforejlé‘ entirely recovers
from his serious injuries. '
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Mr. Horton has retired from the publica-
tion of the South Norwalk Sentinel. Mr.
H. is a gentleman who has won many
friends during his short sojourn among us.
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-"A young son of General Sherman—Thom-
as ' Ewing Sherman—has been visiting his
relatives, {he Jas. A. Hoyt boys on East
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Capt. Andrew Selleck has just made a
large investment in English books—buying
up a whole cargo. He sent off over $500
worth in one lot, the other day, to New
York, on a venture. He deserves to make
a good thing out of the purchase.
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A fineexhibition of Billiard playing was
given ater.‘Lee’s rooms on Tuesday even-
ing last, Geo. Stone, champion of this
State,‘_.'played against Prof. Chas. Dignon,
andzth'en ._ against three of our best amateur
playensgsbeating all. ”Mr. Dignon gave an
exhibition of fancy “finger .gshots,” etc.
Tli‘e attendance..w:ts.qnlte.good.
King Kalakaua of the Sandwich Islands
has STITV‘i‘l at San Francisco, and will pay
ajiéit to Pres. Grant at Washington, after
which he will exhibit his royal presence in
our leading cities. ' '
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W“Mr. 'Wm. J. Keyser, who recently pur-
chased the Capt. Ferris farm, Down Town,
had-the misfortune to break his am last
week. ' '
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~ Thé keel which" has just been laid at the
_olt_l'Pine Island Ship Yard, is for a propeller
to no used as a barber .towoboat, for on?
sions',£duting the summer, and for a wee y
line, to andfrom Long Island. This last
feature ,is very important, and one long
needed, and we are sure will grow in'toa
very remunerative business.“ Engineer
Stevens, of the N. Y., N. H. do H. R. R., is
the owner ofvher, and she is being built by
vawDowd and-James Seeley, former boat-
bnilders in the‘ employ of Capt. Bell. Capt.
Skidmc’ue supplied the model and superin-
tends her construction. She is to be com-
pleted in‘ time for next season's business.
Now that we have got overgnr annual
thanksgiving it is time to hunt up Christ-
mas presents. -
A special meeting of the South Norwalk
Union Séhool District is to beheld this eve-
ning; at their Franklin street School house.
The objects stated in the call embrace the
following: To consider the wants of the
District; the matter of erecting a School
house at Graniteville; action of the School
Visitors, and retrenchment in expenses.
The meeting is called in response to a peti,
tion. ' .
-; ' . ‘ Borough Election.
The annual Borough election takes place
nextMonday. Polls open at 7 a. m., and
close attip. ~m. Important business is to
beltransacted after the close of the election.
“99,139.31‘1“ Registration will hold a ses-
sion toiinor'row
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Our citizens are to be treated to _a fine
chemical‘cntertainlnent atLockwIWd’s Bo“.
on The’s’dgy; evening, December 8th, by. Prof.
P. W_._Bc‘dfdid, or the New York College of
Pharmacy. He comes well recommended
and ifiwknown: to be a very pleasant speaker
and tc‘understand his subject thoroughly.
We hope a large audience will be present as
the lecture cannot fail to instruct and enter-
tain sibling-Rise plain that ourschool cbil-
dtjgp‘panf understand it. ,
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.'. lt‘isBevidcnt that one ofthe first“Beforms”
contemplated by the democracy of New
York is thg__release of the poor and much-
nersccuted “Boss” Tweed.
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<An-ia‘cciden’t to the machinery of - the
Fairfield Co. Planing Mill, on Monday morn-
ing. necessitates the shutting downof the
Mill a few days for repairs, but the Iron
Works will soon have them in complete or-
tltl‘. _ ,0 , t.‘ .
Mr. and Mrs, Serene ‘Bulklcy, who recent-
ly purchased: the‘yGray place, Main street,
were. in town yesterday. They spent
Thanksgiving with relatives at Greenfield
Hillmnd are-now en route fortheinhomeini
Pennsylvania. '
,1 occupied lite Opera House last night.
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Temperance Meetings.
The first of the union Temperance meet-
ings of the churches of Norwalk and South
. orwalk was held in the Baptist Taber-
ficle, City, on Wednesday evening last.
The Boroughsnd city were both well rep-
resented m an unusually large gathering, at
these semi-monthly meetings, of the Tent-
perance people of the town. ,
Rev. Mr. Dunning presided. Rev. Mr.
Hamilton efillained the object of these
meetings, toldpf the success accomplished,
movement for the more general Temper-
ance reformation in our otherwise noble
and beautiful town. Other gentlemen also
entered into the discussion of Temperance
subjects. .
The next meeting will be held at the 2d
M. E. church on Wednesday evening, Dec.
9th. The ladies continue their weekly
meetings.
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Death of Mrs. J. A. Judd.
About noon on Tuesday last, our citizens
were startled by the announcement that
Mrs. Judd, the Milliuer over Weed’s Drug
Store, had committed suicide. A thorough
investigation of all the facts leave another
interpretation of the cause of her death,
at least probable. Dl'. McLean assures us
that he has no doubt that it was not her in-
tention to end her life by taking the over-
dose of laudanum. It seems that she bps
long been a sufferer from nervous pains,
and has been in the habit of taking laudanum
and other opiates to secure relief from her
distress. Saturday evening the workwomen
in her shop heard her complain of severe
pain. Sunday evening, between five and
six o'clock she stepped over to Prowitt’s and
purchased an ounce of .laudanum. A por-
tion 0 this only could she have taken Sun-
day , ht. Had she taken the whole
she would either have died before morning
or else thrown it OE and recovered. But all
appearances indicate that she took a part
only Sunday evening, and becoming drowsy
from its effects, lay down upon the 'outside
of her bed, having simply removed her
shoes. The Dr. thinks she lgty stupefied till
morning, and the night being cold and she
without covering or fire awakened benumb-
ed and bewildered and in this condition took
the remaining contents of the vial. Monday
being stormy, her workwomen did not come
to the shop till Tuesday morning. Not be-
ing able to get in, they waited about till
about half-past eleven, when fearing some-
thing wtong, they applied to Mr. Weed, the -
landlord. He summoned Warden Daskam
and Lina Weed, from across the street, and
forced open the bolted bed-room door. Here
they found Mrs. J. on the bed and insensi-
bie. Mr. Daskam discovering signs of life,
Dr. McLean was summoned, who expressed
the opinion that the poison was so diffused
and its effects so nearly spent, that nothing
could probably be done in that direction.
Hot coffee was, however, administered, and
she revived a little, and made a convulsive
effort to speak, but the main difficulty was
with the lungs which were so congested
that breathing was next to impossible. and
about six o’clock in the evening she expired.
The Doctor thinks she would have recover-
ed from the effects of the opium, except for
the-chill and lung congestion.
Mr J. was an energetic, business woman,
but with all her hard work and worrying,
not successful. She was at South Norwalk
some years, and the past spring removed to
Mr. Weed’s rooms. In the pocket of her
dress was found a letter sealed up and ad-
dressed to Mrs. Capt. Green of South Nor-
walk.As it had not left her possession it was
deemed proper to open it. It was foundto
contain sixty dollars in bills andastate-
'ment of re tat not being able to return
the lull am at of the loan. 'It is this letter
which seemingly justifies the theory of
premeditated self-destruction. . '
She has relatives residing at Milford, and
an only child, Frederick F. Judd, who re«
sides in New York,',’_and writes the Herald
denying that any such letter as that report-
ed,»was found .- upon the . person of his
mother. This statement is hardly consist-
Tent with the spirit of the letter, though it is
true that no exactly correct copy of' it has
been published. A iMilford gentleman,
and a niece of Mrs. J udd’s, came over
Tuesday night and returned with her re-
mains. Wednesday morning,by agreement,
Mr. George E. Miller of the Savings Bank
was made custodian of the letter, its enclos-
ure and other efi‘ects, pending action by the
Court of Probate. Saturday, Judge Daven-
port appointed C. J. Gruman and Capt.
Joshua Bearse appraisers of her efi‘ecls.
They reported goods and accounts .due her,
to about—$3,000, when Chas. W. Smith,Esq.
was appointed administrator and qualified
in a six thousand dollar bond. He will pro-
ceed at once to a settlement of the estate.
It is feared little will be left, however, after
her obligations are met. It is to be hoped
that the other creditors will permit Mrs.
Green’s loan of $200 to be paid,as we know
her inability to lose-a dollar. Her note was
for three months from Oct. 1st, and was not
due till Jan. 1st, and Mrs. Green had never
in any way alluded to its payment.
Mrs. J. was the widow of Albert Judd,
formerly of Bethel, in this county, and who
died e seven years since at the west.
_'0 run Enrrons or Gszn'rrn : , ‘
GENTS :—In your paper of November 3d
you say “of the $1,700 increase in the ap-
propriations for school expenses for this
year-more than one-half goes to the South
Norwalk Union District.”
That the readers of your paper may not
be misled as to the expense of the schools
in this District as compared with the ex-
penses of Other districts in the town where
agraded school is kept, I would ask you
to publish the following figures.
The amount of money’paid by. the town
last year, per scholar, was
South Norwa'lk Union District, :3 8.85
Center District, - 8.95
Over River District, 10.20
Down Town District, 10.09
The amount appropriated this year, per
scholar, is
South Norwalk Union District,
Center District, .
Over River District, 10.30
Down Town District, 10.06
By a careful comparison of these figures
you will see that while the South Norwalk
Union District has an increased allowance
this year it is only now approximating the
cost of the cheapest graded school in the
town. Respectfully, E. ADAMS.
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011‘! NEWS.
The publishing firm of Horton & Golden,
(Sentinel) have dissolved. It is rumored
that E. A. Horton has secured a lucrative
position in Meriden.
City improvements continue. Ann street
(the boundary between 2d and 3d words) is
now completed. The last loads of gravel,
and touch of grading have made it perfect.
The cross walk from Trinity chapel to
'Union school grounds is also finished ; after
the steady and resolute labor of seven days,
the work is. done, much to the delight of
those passing that way.
A Union Thanksgiving service was held
in the Baptist Tabernacle. . In the absence
of Rev. Mr. jl‘aylor,,Rev. Mr Dunning com’
menced the exercises by announcing the ser-
vices to be according to printed programme.
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The Water Works extension to Winni-
pauk progressed rapidly last week, the
trench being about all dug and a good por-
tion of the pipe laid and covered. We hope
that our authorities will see to it'oefore they
settle with the contractor that the trench is
left properly finished, and not entail an ex-
pense onlour Borough of a hundred or two
dollars to’ put the roads into a decent condi-
tiOn, as was the case in the general laying of
the pipes in the original construction, only
then it was an outlay of thousands instead
of "hundreds. The 'portion filled in now
ought not to be acceptedun its present shape.
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1, ~ The Black Crook, with a. hard times cast,
.t 3,.
and of the general desire to include Nari
walk and South Norwalk as a unit in this .
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DEATH OF DH. ASA illll.
Never, within our rccolléctidn, has so
universal and profound a feeling of sorrow
and personal bereavement pervaded our
community as on Thanksgiving day morn-
ing when the news'spread'with electric
quickness that @octor Hill was dead i"
We had seen him about our streets during
Wednesday in better that usual health and
spirits. Late Wednesday evening, he had
called at the store of Gould D. Jennings to
inquire if sundry orders he had given for
turkeys to. be sent to certain poor people it
'had long been his want to provide with a
Thanksgiving. dinner, had been filled, and
finding all right departed with a kind and
familiar remark—“well Gould, I hope you
will live to sell groceries as long as I ,live."
From Jennings’ he went to his home, where
he found several young people assembled
practicing some new pieces of music. He
joined in their harmonies with unusual zest,
though always passionately fond of music.
This.exercise"hc continued much after his
usual hour of retiring, singing and playing
the piano with intense delight. He united
in playing Auld Lang Sync, with one of his
guests, then came his closing favorite,
Mozarts’ Op ; d—No. 2, after which grand
composition,hc sat a few moments as ifspel-
bound and then‘started up stairs to retire
for the night. He had often remarked of
Mozart’s superb composition, he always
wanted that to come last, and to hear no
more music after that. It was about 11
when he entered his chamber, and almost
immediately complained of a severe pain in
his chest. His wife gave him 15 drops of
Chlorodine when he retired. The pain in-
creasing, she rose'and gave him 15 drops
more. At this juncture he expressed a fear
that he was going to have one of his sinking
turns or “tantrums,” as he facetiously cx--
pressed his nervous difficulty or spasm, as
be supposed it. He expressed a regret that
Dr. Lockwood could not have been there,
as he said ‘the Doctor had never’ witnessed
him in one of them, though he had been
with him both before and after one of these
shocks. He had eaten an apple during the
evening and be attributed his distress to the
indigestion and fiatulency caused by that
fact. His pain growing worse, Mrs. Hill
went down stairs for further assistance and
to send for a physician. The Doctor also
rose and partially dressed and appamtly
attempted to follow his wife dowu stairs,
but sat down in a room close to the head of
the stairs. On his wife’s return he joined
her and retiring to his bed he said—" Moss-
man” “quick,”—as if fully conscious of his
instant need of a physician. Again he said
“ I’m going, God bless you." On her reply-
ing“0b,don’t talk so," be repeated “Yes
I’m going, God bless you all"-dropped his
head upon his pillow and in an instant, he
fell asleep, the sleeplthat knows no waking.
This was about half-past twelve, and the',
entire time, from the moment when any
alarm was felt, to his death, did not exceed
fifteen minutes. So sudden and so peacetbl
was his departure, borne upward on the
still lingering inspirations of music, that
his transition seemed more like an instant,
translation from earth to heaven, than death
in any of its usual manifestations.
Our own relations with Doctor Hill have
been so close and intimate, for more than a
quarter of a century, that we feel as if
mourning an elder brother, rather than a
friend and an endeared fellow citizen.
When a mere lad,a minor, we assumed con-
trol of the GAZETTE, our office was for sev-
ernl years that recently and until his death
occupied by the Doctor, while he had the
front rooms, in the W. S. Lockwood build-
ing. He was our most fl'equent counsellor,
adviser and aid. Did sickness or absence
occur, no pen so ready to “ help out” as the
Doctor’s. Later, he assumed the editorship‘
of the “ American Dental Recorder,” and
with him we became its half owner and
publisher. This relation continued until
its sale toa Metropolitan Dental firm. Sub-
sequently, we became joint owner in his
art work, the coloring of marbles. Our
business, social, and even confidential re-
lations, have always b , f the most inti-
mate and unreserved c aracter. In all
these manifold interests, it is our pleasure
to attest that he was ever and always the
same upright, genial, confiding,_wise and
wholly Christian gentleman. Never, for a
moment, during all these years did ever a
shadow obscure ‘therhorizo’n of our friend-
ship so far as we ever had reason to sup-
pose. , His very last matter to go into print
was the touching and happy versification
with which be surprised us at our recent
251k wedding anniversary. We knew the
Doctor thoroughly and well, and our testi-
mony, based upon this knowledge is, that if
he were not ready for the great change, we
never knew a human being that was.
His heart was always warm towards the
poor, the oppresse? the distressed. An
earnest Whig in 110 itics,be sprang, as it
were, into the contest for the Maine Law as
a party measure, and as a measure of hu-
manity and justice. He took the stump and
by voice and pen did earnest servicgfor the
temperance cause as a political measure, as
he had done all through'the Washingtonian
Reform. He was one of the charter mem-
bers of Concord Division, S. of T., and a
leader in that branch of the organization,
The birth of the Republican party found
him a most zealous friend of freedom and of
liberty 'for all men of whatever race or
color. His position during the war none
need to be told. His highest aspirations,
undoubtedly, were for usefulness as 9. Chris-
tian minister. The salvation of lost man
was the one paramount desire of his soul.
His greatest achievement, probably, was the
erection of the 2d M. E. Church, in this
place, and of his labors therefor very few
have any conception. ' rprising, public
spirited, amiable and loving, he outlived all
animosities and died revered as few citizens
of Norwalk have been before. His last acts
of generous giving to the poor, and his last
prayer for others—not for himself,—fitly il-
lustrate his character. . A whole people
unite tohless his memory.
THE FUNERAL. ,1
The funeral was fixed at 1:30 p. m.. but
as early as twelve groups of anxious and
sympathising friends had begun to collect
about the homestead, while a dense crowd:
was rapidly gathering at the church. The
details of the funeral were so admirably ar-
ranged by Mr. Geo. O. Keeler, Dr. Coolidge
an " r. Quintard, that everything moved
th the utmost decorum as well as with
precision as to time. Mr.Wm. E. Quintard,
the undertaker, had procured an exquisitely
' neat casket, the same in pattern and finish as
that of Senator Sumner’s. It was covered
with fine black broadcloth and relieved by
a paneling of delicate silver headings. In
this the'remains of our friend were laid out
in a black suit, and the same placid smile he
wore in life lit up his face with a. beaming
naturalness so perfect. that he seemed but
sweetly sleeping. 0n the plate, beautifully
engraved, was the inscription :
ASA HILL,
DIED
xov. 26th, 1874.
. AGED 50.
Loving hands had placed two crosses sur-
mounting crowns, at his head, a broken col-
umn, exquisitely wrought, stood at the foot,
while wreaths, crosses, baskets, &c., of
choicest and most fragrant flowers embow-
cred his sacred dust in exotics. Hundreds
had called during the week to view their
lost friend, and give expression to their
sympathy for the stricken family. All day
Sunday the parlors were crowded with those
passing in and out in taking a farewell look
at the remains. At one-thirty a- fervent
prayer was ofiered at the house by Rev. Mr
Davenport, of Saugatuck. The casket was
then borneby the pail bearers to the 2d Meth-
odist church, followed by the bereaved
family and intimate friends. At the church it
was placed immediately in front of the chan-
cel, while the front seats centre aisle were
reserved for the family and blends. The
other portions of the church, including gal:
lery and aisles, were-densely packed.
Anticipating the large numbers likely to
attend the’funcra], theEirst Congregational
Societyhad offered drains? of their larger
edifice, fabould it be desired. The oti'cr'was
gratefbllyconsidered, but it was dqomed
most fitting that his funeral services shjdfinld.
be held within the church he had labored
so hard and so successfully to build up: ‘As-
it was, large numbers were unable to gain
admittance. and but for the dreary weather
many hundreds more would have filled tbs?
streets. The rain of the morning had
ceased, but the' north wind was sour and
chilling, . yet so. deep and all pervading
seemed the sense of personal bereavement,
that the outside crowd remained through-
out the long servicc within. '
The church was draped with whale crepe,
in deference to a public expression, made
at the funeral of a christian girl, a member
of his Sabbath School, a short time since,
that when a chr'ials'an departs there should
bejoy and not gloom“ He would dress out.
in white, he said, and not in sable hues. He
had often expressed to his family his repug-
nance of the prevailing fashion of habilitat-
ing in black upon the loss of friends, es-
pecially when there was the assurance that
the departed had made a triumphant ex-
change. The, efi’ect of gallery, chancel,
pulpit and his own pew being thus decorat~
ed'w'as' novel, but touched the eye and heart
with a pathos and pleasure indescribable.
The, seats in the pulpit were filled in the
following order, by Revs. Messrs. Bently,
Hamilton, Dunning, Jones, Tower, Ex-Pre-
siding elder Hoyt, Bislell, and Mead. In
the chancel sat . Revs. Messrs. Ballard,
Collins, Davenport, Haulcnbeck, Taylor,
_ lmstead,'and Brown.
The services were conducted by Mr. Jones,
the Pastor, who announced as first in the
order of exercises the Choir would render.
the chant—which was a special favorite.
with the deceased—“Jerusalem my happy
hom,e” &c. This was touchingly sung.
The scriptures were then read by Rev.
Mr.‘ Bently who selected the 90th Psalm,
which of itself was peculiarly appropriate
to such an occasion and had been rendered
doubly so ‘by its having been the last read
at the family devotions by the deceased on
tin morning previo 0 his death. Rev
Mr. Hamilton then read a portion of the
11th chapter of. John, beginning at the 83d
verse. An earnest prayer was then ofi'ered
by Rev. Mr. Tower. The pastor then called
upon the choir to sing another special favor-
ite of 'their departed friend—“Precious
name,”—and frequently sung by him in the
Sabbath school, of ivhich bewas so long
Superintendent. . Rev. Mr. Mead was’vthen
called1upon. He said that after Dr. Hill
had succeeded in the erection of this church
edifice, he had» labored as its poster for
three years, when he came to conference
and asked that a minister be sent his flock-
He was the first pastor thus sent, and ten-
derly recounted the aid and strength given
him by his deceased brother. Rev..Mr.
Dunning said he was asked‘to take part on
this :occasion from the fact that but'two
Sabbaths ago he had occupied this'pulptt in
exchange with its pastor. He hadfieached
adiscourse based upon Christ’s statement
to his disciples that He must needs go away
that the Holy Ghost,the Comforter, might
come. He said he had noticed du'ringlts
delivery that ’Dr. Hill was particutarly in-
terested. He saw an occasional tear drop
from his eyes, and when at the close of the
service he was coming down from the pulpit
the Doctor came to him and taking him
cordially by the hand said—“Brother Dun-
ning, I thank you for that sermon. It has
given me new views, of truth, that I never
had before. It has done me good.”
Rev. Mr. Jones then rose and said, many
absent, as well as present were feelings
deep interest in the events of the occasion
and with unaffected tenderness and solemnl-
ty read the following, which he said had
been put in his hands, as he was about pass-
ing to the church :— _
IN MEMORIAM,
. DR. ASA HILL.
BY ONE BEREAVED.
Thanksgiving RENE} Funeralltnell.
0, child of music and of song,
Ring out the mellow notes and free;
'Lift up thy voice, no mortal tongue
Ere woke to sweeter jubilee.
Thanksgiving! let the tuneful keys
Answer thy skillful touch, to raise
The sweetest, deepest harmonies,
In concert with thy grander praise.
Now soft and low, in tendere'st ~tonel -
As lovers, when they breathe farewell !—
,0, lover true hilly work is,do’ne‘ i, '
Thanksgiving. rings a funeral knell.
What ailed thee, that-upon theeve -
0f glad Thanksgiving thou should’st rise ?
What sudden mandate bade thee leave
/ Our set-rowing hearts to sad surprise ?
O, hadst thou struck some note of love ,
To angel fingers only given, ,
. And so they summoned thee above, '-
To keep Thanksgiving up in heaven !
Well, thou art blest! for us, our meat
Must be our fears, and sorrowsfs veil- _
Hang low, where gather trembling feet,
And laughter’s voice be turned to wall.
For thee! all hailGod’s 1nstdecreesl- ' ’
From glary into glory gone;
Changing the instrument of keys .
For golden barpbefore-the l was.
Child of prayer! . thy prayershave. birth.
Child of song! thy wish is given;
For music charmed thee last oneartb,
And met thee first in heaven! -.
N ov.‘26tb, 1874.
The choir then aficctively and sweetly
sang another» of the Doctor’s favorite Sub;
bath School selections—“ The Bright For-
ever.” , '
Rev. S. ’B. S. Bissell was then called upon.
Almost overcome with emotion, he said be
hard} knew wh he had been iven a lace_ , , ,, . _ .
v y y His min dgan d {Berk-n”: scelveo quite a. graphic report of the affair in;
upon the occasion. ‘
were so stirred within him he scarce knew
whathe couldsgyg . He thpught, however,
that possibly't e were three reasons why
he was select ’ he first was, that so re?
had appeared which had been written by
him. He would nowexplain bowthat oc-
curred. Some' months, since. the“ Dr. met-
him andsaid he'had‘been called upon’to”
furnish the Dental Cantu with a sketch of
his life, that others in the profession had
‘ contributed ,an' interesting fund of.biograpb-
ical matter in unswer to such application,
but somehow he felt a delicacy about pro-
paring it, and as his fi'iend-he-desired that-
he—the speakerewould do it..__,This he (Ed;
the Dr. onlyfurnishingsuch-statistics as
,I was not myself acquainted with. This
sketch appeared-but _tw_o'or three weeks
since in the . Nonw’snx F—Gszm'rn, wherd
most of ouripe'op‘le' probably - saw it and
where'the speaker’s estimate of the charac:
ter of the deceased was unreservedly ex-
pressed. He felt the explanation was appro-
priate, so that no shade of suspicion should
rest that there was au‘ght of egotism in it,
on the part of his dear-friend or of himself.
He didil because he loved him. Their inti- ’
macy and afi'ection'had grown out of a con-
troversy which was conducted through the
columns of the Gamma: for a number of
weeks. The Dr. taking one side of a public
'question, reselutely and earnestly, and the
speaker the opposite, as zealously. If any,
one who had read their 'disputations' fr‘oi'n.‘
week to week and remarking their sharp
expressions, had supposed either was anger-
ed against his brother, such a reader didn't
know their hearts. A second reason why
he thought he might havebecn asked to
speak, Mr; B. said, may have been from the
deceased’sflove of the Sunday School and-
his own ofiiciol relations to that cause for
many years past. He felt that no more af-
fectionate or appropriate service could have
been rendered "his departed friend than to
have had the (tear children' of his Sabbath
School surrounding his cofiin and accorded
the chiefplacc among his mourning friends:
He felt regret that-his remains must. be re-
moved from before $9,813” hcghaddone so
much to erect here. He would fain
have had him placedbeueath his church, -
audits in the‘cas'o‘ftif Eliglnnd's greatest ar-
chitect , sim' ly buried, have a. mural
- tlggugbt, might be, that representing anogr
.vli‘rotherbood of-Christians al
bore tribute to his readiness to preach any-
," little Asa Hill."
[abundantly bless you.
centiy an AutobiOgmphy of 1118, deceased ISuffice it to say, it warn complete surprise
'stockaros. ln'this departmentltbey aimto
timentJou‘. Erflt'lii.‘ you.” A third reason-file
dlgffcmination or branch of the ffill f
Christ, his appearance would reco ize ,f
blpad and liberal view of th'“? iveh‘l
en _.
ed, and, practiced PI his, (198.1; friend.-. He-
where and in any churc ad of the repeat-
ed assnranccs he had of us" acceptablermin- ,
istry among the congregational churches.
It” was only three years ago that he most
readily preached the Thanksgiving discourse
in the lat Congregational churchzin Norwalk
at a time when the church was without a
pastor. He tenderly referred to his personal
characteristics, and ,how much he should
miss his smiling greetings on the street and
at the Post office. Taking a fold of the‘
white dummy in .his hand, he remarked it
was .a fit emblem of his departed friend’s
purity of life and character. No more fra-
grant wero-tllc sweet flowers upon his breast
than would be his memory in tbis'commu
ally and among the churches. - ' '
Rev W. C. Hoyt,of,Stnmford, followed.
ent. He saw the representatives of the So-
cieties of which the deceased was a member
and he wanted to say to them if they would
ed, live a Christian life, from youth up, as}
our friend had done. He met the deceased
at a camp meeting on Long Island, more
than forty years ago. He was then a lad of
only fourteen. He there gave his heart and
consecrated his life to God. He was so
slight and youthful yet devout, all inquired“
who was that lad, and the answer came it is
.You know his life, you
are here to honor his death, if you would be
like unto him seek the Lord in 'the' days, of
your 'youthand the Lord loll! sustain
The choir then sang another favorite Sab-
bath School selection—“ The Sweet Bye
and Bye.‘ Than the Pastor, 'Mr. Jones,
most eloquently and aptly compared his de-
parture to that of Elijah and Enoch. So
sweet, so glorious, so triumphant and 'in-
slants passj‘pg, away on; the wings? of praise
and prayer “on that Thanksgiving mom, was
no: death. g'Itfiwas a tianala’tim to glory—
“ and Enoch was not.”
This concluded the exercises atltbe church.
Pastor giving notice that a memorial sermon
and service were in contemplation. to be
hereafter announced. .~ ,
The body was then removed to the family
lo’t, Down Town Cemetery. A long line of
carriages, the Odd Fellows, Masons, and
Sons of Temperance turning out" in large
numbers and doing escort. The services at
the grave were conducted by the'Pastor, the
Benediction by Rev. Mr. «Bissell. The Ma-
sonic burial service was read by A. H. Camp,
and the Odd FellOws burial prayer by Chap-
lain Charles Olmstead.
A. feature of the sad procession wan-just
as it had reached East avenue, thebreaking
forth of the sun in all its setting glories
from -bel.3.ld the dark clouds which had all
day obs: ..: ed its light, as if to give a parting
bent-.‘dictint to the living and dead, and re-
vivc all _ ith new inspirations of immor-
talit'y bi _ and the grave where. all ispeace
and am tine, for evermore.
The fl ,1 of the village were at once half-
masted the announcement of Dr. Hill’s
death it... kept up till the end of the week,
in honor ofone of the best of citizens de-
parted. ’5
The store windows of Messrs. Earle 85
Smith were taStefully‘draped in mourning
and a large photograph of Dr. Hill conspic-
uously placed in the center of the first, evin-
ced their recognition of the general senti-
ment of our grief stricken community. ‘.
’ Sudden and startling, to an unwanted de-
gree, have been the ravages of death among
us the past few days. Just as rosy morn lit
up Saturday’s skies, a sweet little child or
Frank and Susie Leonard, after only a few
hour's illness, flitted tl'om earth to heaven.
She was one ofjthosc rare, precocious, beau-
tiful habits, that always wear a suggestive--
ness ofzrealms supernal. Not purer or more
fragrant the fioweis that decked her cherub
form than the memory of darling “ baby
Jule," who so suddenly left our sorrowing
earth to become a sweet harmonistin the
choir of heaven.
Mr. William H. Hoadley died yesterday
:morning at, the residence of his liiotller-in-
law, Mrs. J. M. Carter. Mr. Hoadley was a
competent and'reliable druggist, and for
four years past: was employed at E. P.
Weed’s drug store, having previously served
at the same business in New York and
Bridgeport. For a year or more before his
death he was in declining health.- His‘
death was sudden and unexpected at the
last. . _ »
‘ , Among the deaths which we are called
upOn to record this week is that 'of Mrs.
Smith who had reached the ripe age of 88
years. Mrs. Smith Was long a resident on
Roton Hill, where her husband Chap _S_mithj
owned a picturesque farm and old time res-
idence. '
Our worthy Posti‘Master was made the
recipient of a surpriée party of congratula-
tion, on Tuesday, evening last. It was
strictly a Neptune affair, although a'very
few straggling- ‘x‘mnrines” like ourselves,
somehow or other got mixed up in the affairs-
.Tilte'j‘toccasion” was‘ specially designed to
lhon'or‘tui'd .welcOme the advent ofzhis, west—
,ern bride among us, to thank» themtwain
for furnishing. the suspicious occasion for so,
cordial and jollya gathering and generally
to congratulate all hands around, bride,
bridegroom, and Neptunes. We have re-
detail, from a member of" the Neptune club,‘
but ‘its .length and the pressure upon our
columns-of more serious matter to-iiay com-
‘pel' us to postpone it till another week.
gas for as, theP. M. was, concerned; The
icvening: was most enjoyably spent. ' There -
iwereimnsic‘ and dancing and a sumptuous
fishppcr Served by Commissary mead in his
best style. , - The prize of a silver fish-hook,
Eonly a yard long, was presented by Vice
Admiral Lester to ~thc P. M. for finally catch.
ing the best, if not the largestfish, of the
:whol'e Neptune party.» Mr. 8: Mrs. Van
‘Hoosear threw open the whole of their fine
residence to the “raiders” and sincere and
hearty were the congratulations showered,
:uponjthe happy bride and. groom. The
iquiet dignity and bright intelligence of the
bride, particularly impressed'her now made
‘Ifriends,’wbo expressed their impressions
'with unreserved enthusiasm. All seemed
to feel like adopting the sentiment,if not-
the strict text of the poet’s welcome :
“A hearty welcome to the fair young bride !
Who comes among us with so modest mein,
Clin 'ng so shyly to her husband’s side, .
Tho .she might play the role, of conquering
. .quee-nl' - , . .. '
Her suasivc power and woman’s ,ready wit
Subdued a Bededict obedient to the bit.
ErOm out of the groove of self she’s'drawn,
Into a broader a purer life,—be who . '
Now names his richest treasure—"wife.”
'Oh right weltwme to. so pure. 9. light l‘ -
Long may she‘ live upon his home to- shine !'
The highest, noblest, and the truest right, - ;
E‘er. granted woman, a right divine.” .
i
The Concert and Hop'of Pbcnuix Engine
Company on Friday evening last, was very
well attended and a very enjoyable evening
passed. The Concert music waswcll ron,
dcred and gave good Satisfaction, and the
dancers crowded'the fidoruntil the early
hours of the morning tripping the light fan-
tastic, etc., right merrily.
i
ll
(3" Gents underwear ‘5'. specialty at'Com-l
excel.- '
, ’ 4 -———.—s..—.——————-
[1‘ Every one goes to Klein & Emanu-
cl’n for bargains, at their clusing out sale.
‘ w 'o
., Willie latest style Hats at Comstock .
Ric’s. , ,
*4Qru.»
The work of laying, the water pipcs to
.Mr. Andrews speaks-eighteen dialects, and ,
He said he saw many young persons pres- ;
live honored as he had done and die lament. .
ay/
. the many tender memories linkin us with him,
» which he was the honored head, we would tender.
~ our most profound s
' ing the hard times the convicts in the State
. will remain- all-winter-if circumstances per:
la
leetion for the evening, and is pronounced
the :‘richest treat in the lecture field”, We
couldofi'er,manyxtest-imonials of the pleat-
urc he has given his audiences 'in ew
York, Brooklyn, and elsewhere, but satisfy
ourselves by condensing to the following:
his selections'to illustrate his powers are.
cred as one seldom hears amusing matter
delivered. There is strength and delicacy-
in his humorous sketches seldom approach-V
cd, and a rollicking enjoyment quite-con-
tagious. We trust our communitywill be
rca'dy‘to encourage the effort to secure a
course of lectures, and demonstrate to a
certainty that Mrs Andrews entertains,
amuses and interests an audience. See ad-
vertiscment.
AB'orough tax payer sods us a letter
upon Borough .afi‘airs, but we can make
room for only the following paragraphs :-
“In reading the account in theGsznn‘n of
highway expenses within the Borough,I'
find they amount to between $5,000 and
$6,000, and the question arose is it necessary
and can we afford it i ,
Our Borough election is at baud and it
stunds’ our citizens in hand to attend the
caucus and nominate men who know how
to do business and who have a disposition
to deal fairly with the tax payersflfl
It is rumored this, Monday evening, that
Mayor Havemeycr of New York, fell dead
from-his chair this afternoon. ~ '
We are informed that the scholars of the.
Centg' District School are arranging to hold-
Saturday aflernoon and evening of the pres-
ent week: , ’ ‘
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Caucus—The Republican Borough , n-
cos is to be held at Lockwood’s Hall, on
Wednesday ,‘_evening,'at 7% o’clock. The
Democratic Caucus is called at the Town
House, the saute evening, at 7 o’clock. We
hope both partie's' will nominate good. men.
' .o—O—é—é . '
._._____y
* The annual meeting of the Fairfi‘cd Coun-
ty Agricultural Society - is to be held at
Lockwood's Hall on the 16th inst. Officers
'are to elected and other business of import-
ance transacted. ' ' ’
.~ l.r+-———-—~
The lad injured at Noroton by the cars a
few weeks ago died at the Soldiers’ Home,
Darien, on Thanksgiving Day.
- _ ' .'-<o '
7 , The prospectus of Harper-’5 Weekly will
be found in our advertising columns. We
most heartily, commend this excellent
“Journal of Ciyiliz:ttion”,as the bestillustra-
.tcd paper published in America. 'Itsillus-
for it is exceedingly well edited, and the lit-
erary 'contcnts alfiys of a high character,
abounding in interest.
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The Donation Supper and Tableaux enter-
tainmentfor the benefit of the pastor of the
Zion church, will take-place on Wednesday
evening, Dec. 23d,>instead of 0n the 10th as
heretofore announced. It will take'pla’ce at
Lockwood’s Hall, and an exhibition of old--
time scenes will be given previous to sup-
per. interspersedrwith singing.
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»*-Mr. -F. McKcon, J r., has opened a Plumb-
ing and Gas Fitting shopon School street.
7 O»,— . _ . ,
1 W Go and be measured for a halt-dozen
Shirts at Comstock Bro’s.
0
ES” Ladies who. wish decided bargains
will do well to go at once to Klein dr‘Eman-
ucl‘s, as our entire- stock will be sold atlcost.
. °»_____ .
it?” Horse Blankets at Comstock Bro’s.
. .H .
S. C. Campbell, the baritone singer, form-
erly of the Parcpa Rosa Opera. company,
filed at Chicago, last” Thursday. He was a
native of North Guilford, Conn. His true‘
name was Sherwood Coon.
0
W The Orr Pantaloon Overall at Com-
stock Bro‘s.
- o 4.; —. —-
W Ladies wishing to purchase ribbons
be sure to call, before they are sold, atK-lein
& Emanuel’s. Our cntire stock at cost-
—————’—4.,,_._____ - .
@Comstock Bro’s have the largest
stock of Gent’s Furnishing Goods in 1mm.
-.——4..——-.~— ‘
The best magazine now published for
small children is THE Nunsnnv, by John L.
Storey, 30 Broomfield st., Boston. It is pro-
tnsely' illustrated and has choice reading
matter which children can readily under-
stand, and will make itselfgreatly welcomfi
in every family of children. It isonly.$1'.50
per year with 10 cents additional for poet-
age. Volume commences with January.
Make glad your children by Subsqribing for
The Nursery. »'
_____._..._._......
WBoys’ winter Caps at Comstock Bro’s.
—.——4.
W” Great rush at Klein &.Emanuel’s.
. . '. .
WIHosiery, at Comstock Bro’s..
» ; .0—‘————- '
Our new Board of Selectmen organize
to-d‘ay. .
-—-—..—4..-—.—-
' Scarlet fever is quite prevalent in various-
sections of the town. ‘ '
Bald'Mouuta'in isiquaking again, and the
North Carolinnns are once more shaking.
-———.—‘.p—‘——-
:3” Cardigan Jackets, all grades, at Com-
stock Bro’s.
-——————+s.¢+—- '
A'r a meeting of the undersigned dentists, of
N orwalk, held Friday, Nov. 27th, 1874, for the pur-
po‘sc of paying thelnst and tribute of respect to the
memory ofAsA HILL, D. I). S., the following reso-
lutions were adopted: -. ‘ . » - ' 4 ~- ‘
Williams, It has leased God in His all wise
Provtdencc, to an denly remove from our midst,
our. highly csteemed.}riend and associate..Asa
Hill, D. D. 8., and behevin ' that the 'Almighty,
rather doeth all things we we bow in humble
submission to his plvme writ. .
Resolved, Thatwe do hereb record and cherish
his memory as an upright “lg sincere Christian,
.and feel that a great loss h been sustained by
the community and our profession, but that as his‘
personal friends andassocintes, we are touched by
an unusual grief,as thoughwc were called.‘to mourn
at once the death of a friend and a“ brother. ‘
Resolved, Tnatto us, as his personal friends, his
death is an affliction felt wrth asmcerlty and depth-
which canpnly be less than that which rests upon
his immediatewf tly and relatives. That we join
in their grief, an tender as the only relief we can
our sympathy in their loss and bereavment, and in
addition to t: at immortality which it. is the conso-.
lation of religion to offer, the assurance that his
cherished memory and the results of his busy life
will long survive as a blessing among us.
Resolved. That a. copy of these resolutions be
forwarded to the family of the deceased. With the '
assurance of our deepest sympathy in this, their
hour of atlhctlou. -
J nuts G. Bannock,
F. BRAD r,
-C. B. Coonmon, .
C. W. MANY, Sec’y.
A CARD. ,
Oun Buorunns’ LODGE, No. 10, I. 0. 0. F., ,
Not-walk, Nov. 30th, 874. _
Wnnnnas,—It has pleased the all-wtse Father to
remove from our , number one well beloved
Brother, Asa-Hill, therefore '
1tesolved,—That m the death of this honored
servant’of our order, thisLodge has lost the' coun-
sel and service of one of its most useful and valued-
members, the community on ever faithful friend,
and scale one of its bnghtest ornaments. ..
Resolve —That, while bowinF in submission to
the will of " Him, who death at. th’in’ 3 well,” and,
turning sadly, though with chastcne spirit, from
now entered into the gloridus Lo go on high, to
those remain] of: our cherished order, we would
pi e one to t e other, more of the devotion and
faith nose-which ever characterized and adorned,
the life of tins. our de arted brother.
- Resolved,—That to t, c sorrowmg household of
pathy, withthc assurance
that the memory of is manywvirtues, his faithful,
manly lifc,‘and his Christian death w1ll ever he
kc t green inthe hearts ot-hissurylving-brethrcn.
solved,—That these resolutions be published
in the Nonwam: Gazmngand a can of the
same, properly at ted, be placed; 0' ands of
the Wit ow ot' the accused rothc : . . -
» CHAS. OLMSTEAD, '
J. T. PROWITT, Committee. .
A. S. HULL,
.>-.———— -
, it is pleasant to know that notwithstand-
Prison had a jolly time on Thanksgiving
day. A fine dinner was supplemented by
singing, music by Elser’s Band, etc.
The County Hotel is well filled? with
boarders-the present season, most of whom
m.t. _ ‘ _ .
~ The mud digger is' still scraping array,
and the middle-ground ' is gt'adttallyulisap-
pearingl' - . '-
tablet inscribe ,“Ifyéirmnuqm m, moi:- J Wi‘nnipauk was completed last night. , .
nt Association ock
" ,_ ' l lcgant Sc 'fsa
7;,“ BI'O , 1 .
.; .y .
.1131 lecture, on, “Dialect liumori’. is these.
made with taste and judgment, and deliv- '
a' public exhibition, at the School House, on) ‘
trations are by no means its only attractions, n;
- ,1" nks a fi-Tra l' ..
o’s. _
. . . '
. w _ - .. “a. 7‘
WINE or run Wcons invigorates the Liver.
-...,-. PM _ ,, ,., -- , _
W Wristlets at Comstock Bro’s.
. ' 0e.—
rPurs ’s Pu alive} Pills-Best family thyslc;
.Shcrit , fisC’v ngIdlflqn Powders,tor)llorscs.
o ‘ ,
W Gloves at Comstock Bro’s.
%*<.D—.~
.L "1% E ". TATQ‘knp‘r i?
Frrcn‘s Hons, Wns'r DAliIh‘N, 2_
3 - , November 27th.,
Prof. G. L. Hume, a celebrated Lecturer of
ew York city, will continue his lectures
and readings at the Home every Wednesday
evening, commencing at 7 p. m.. continuing
one. hour, for-the benefit of the Home.)
Public are. generally invited.
- . v . . . Tnos'rnns or Home.
. o
W Lap Robes at Comstock .Bro‘s. .
_.__ "UMTNESEEST __
At South N orwalk, Nov. 8th, at the residence of
the bride’s parents, by Rev. Mr. Dunnin . Edward
D. Taylor. of Danbury, to Miss Emily . Bouton,
daughter of William S. Benton, Esq. '
In South Norwallr, Nov. 24th, by Rev. Dr. Spen-
cer, Charles T. Waterbury to Miss Hattie Bearse,
all of South Norwalk. .
In'Port Chester, Nov. 14th, b Rev; T. G. Osborn
David Corson, and Josephine
N orwalk.
In Wilton. Nov. 24th, by the Rev. J. E. Walton,
Sylvester M. Taylor of Wilton, to Miss Libbie
Sanndersmt‘ Norwalk. . . '
In Danbury Nov..12th, by the Rev. J. L. Peck,
gr. Eltfivlarg @DZEIS. 5011:“? llanfiahAErego ;
0V. . .. t3 .._ . on r. onzo .
Ferguson foyMlss Md'hnie. V‘intz. k,
Frederick
Brid oport._ .
In _ew Canaan,'Nov.26th at the residence of.
the bnde’shpiarents, by Rev. W. Holmes, Mr. Chas.
Hoyt and as Emma J .Selleck,ull ofNew Canaan
In Bethel, Nov. 24th,.by Rev. Geo. A. Parking-
ton, Charles H. Hurlburt to Emma J. Mofi'ett, all
of Bethel. ' ' " _'
In Stamford. Nov. 24th,'by Rev. J. S. \Villis,
Miss Jennie Scofield to Mr.- L. Vanderwerken, all
of Stamford. ‘ , . -
In MomsroneckyNov. 19th, by Rev. Wm. M.
Monggmery,‘ Capt.John 0. Hunter. of Stamford,
and ristineflraftmf.Mamaroneck.
In Bndfieport,_Nov.24 , byRev. John G. Da-
venport; n'EdwurdS, lake and Miss Ruth E.
[Eatrchllth both ot-‘Brlfigeport; Nov. 25th, by Rev.
ohn ,G. Daycnport,: . Olin Nash and Miss Fan-
. Seward to Miss Sarah Covert, both of
' nie L.rGoebel,-both ot,Brid eport.
In Briggoport. Nov. 25th, y Rev. John G. Dav-
en ort, r.'»Frank W.'Bruce and Miss Stella J.
J o nson, both of Bridgeport.
an: gurus-.5 ’ ' =
orvmlk; Conn., Nov. 30th, William H. Hond-
ley. Funeral from the residence of his mother-in-
o’clock, p.m. H
In this “win-gm the 98th inst. Julia F. W. only
child of; Frank and man-Leonard. aged 15 months.,
. InNorwal at _ e residence of- her son,Mrs.’
Lucretia, rel cf; of the late Chapman ,‘Smith, aged.
88: corsrand 7month‘st"?€7« ‘ ~’ , ‘
in Norwalk, Nov. norm-Asa
and 6 days. . , . .
gIn Norwalk, Nov. alst,‘James I’._Manmara,
agled 74 years, svmonths and 4 days. ' ' 1 ' .
11 Geo etown; N av. 17th,!“ dyptherin, George
H.. son of B..&Sarah,t:lodfkey, aged 12 years
and'hnonths. 3‘ . _ - . , ‘
InG eenvnch;-Nov.‘8,nattie daughter of Aug--
ustus emtt, agiodo years and 19 ays; Nov. ll,
John Augustus, cvriti.agod2 ears and o’months
and 13 dys; Nov. 12, Martha usted, dau hter of
'Lyman end, a d-fiyears ands months ; ov. l3. .
Jamaal, Son of: cmas Flynn,-aged 3 years and 7
men s.
In EastomwNofi-luy-Almeron Pa-‘Wheat. aged 39
years and amonths. . _. _ .
In Stamford; Nov; 20th, Michael Fitzgerald. wed
:01 years and 2 months ;' Nov: 14th}, MaryE. il-
mot, agedrcs years ;, Nome-ad, Mark Smith. aged 67
yearsmnd 7,1nonths; Nov. 11th, Susie Lockwood
a .d ' carsandoriionths. . . ‘ ' . ..
n ilgeport,~Nov. 23d; Sarah Cowles.‘ daughter
,of mg. Cummings, M. D.. 38911119 years and 5
mon s._ . g . ,-~:
1n Monroc,No, £3.41, Jerushn.;wife of the late
Himm‘Hurd.‘~.-~ 3.....l .. . .. ..' ‘
. In Danbury,.'Nov. '24_th,'S. Mnlvinn. Pamclee,
a edal ears. ' - . ,~
I: B'e ,'cl,.Noi-.19th.r;mma,\v. Knox, aged 30
y rs. . _ ,
In Ridgebury, Nov. 16th; Ira Keelcr, in the 68th
year ofhis a e. _ : . ' 1 .
In Darlen. I ov. 29 Charles Weed. aged 3'5 years-
, In- Hancock, N. Y’., Nov. 17th, Col. I’hllo Olm-
. steadeormcrlK'of 'Ridgctleld,‘ aged 78 cars.
In 1New¥or , Nov 25th. Jonathan. tnrges, aged
73 yttmrs.,, Bemainstgkcnfio h‘airfieldfor inter-
men. _ . .
_ In Weston, Nov. 27, Levi D.’ Coley, aged 56 years.
In Westport. Nov.24th .Manriee Gray, aged 20
years. _ , - n : _, .
Hill, aged 59 years
I". t: ,
_.._.-...... m
sac REWABQIR
ILL be paid for informatioh that will convict;
- W -‘-“f-"°i‘°‘.’.°'~”“°'f-"i‘ft‘“‘iin"°ti““253
engage rues om, l on, . epos
hand-bills o'f melrnlblf‘mible Wél'ksg. ‘ , g
‘ ~5‘V , " iE..B.PRICE.‘-Agent.-
Norwalk, Novemberdlfith, 1874’. ,‘ .‘,, . 21348
~.'.~'l‘~0 1.111,; .
AS a Boarding Honsc,at South Nor-walk- the
Three-story buildin situated ’on West Ave,
ethodist Church, about
five minutes walk from depot and 0st office.
Seven persons occupying apartments cstre to re-
turn them and ' to be accommodated with board.
Enquire on the premises of WM. WOOD, J n. 1t."
2 NOTICE.
THE Annual Meeting of the FAIBFIELD
' COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY, will
be held at Hickwood’s Hall, in Norwalk. on
Wednesdn . December 16th. 1874, at 11 o'clock,
a. m., for t e purpose of electing ofilcers and the
transacting proper business, in accordance with
the terms of the charteriltassed May Session, A.D.
1874. WILLIA 'D. GREGORY, Sec’v,
Wilton, Nov.30th,1874._. - .- , it“
'3‘ Stamford, Nor-walk, and Bridgeport Weekly
Standard and Farmer,pl,ease 9°PY-'.,~ ' * ' .
two doors south of the
"Mrs. Hubbell would respectfull announce that
she will, at her residence on Arch treet, open an
EVENING Sonool. fo’r Gentlemen- ancl Ladies, on
ondaygfiggnlng, Dnccmber l at. '
for instruction in the English branches, Higher
Mathernatics,-Chemlstry Astronomy. etc. '
.Oral instruction 3 specialty. Private instruction
given at the residence of‘ pugils on all) licati on.
.Mns. . A. A. BBELL. ~
Norwalk, ,Dec.7jl3d,'1874'.
"For further inf rm‘ation-n ply at her residence
or at thcj'store ol‘ilgnos Rel ogg..cor. of Mainsispg
River 84'5'99'35';
, ,Pltowrr'r
‘ { .l‘. ..- .. . r; .32; z. :
. are agnitnr‘e'ailytwith fist-‘clas’s
' ' 'f :22 .vrn';;;~“t. ' '
Mono»:
1‘. would; '
'I'Ys .
so: the; - '
_ Haunts.
. _ , 1,5 .. ... , , .
0'“ "511359. ‘5 givethemost 'a'ndbcst articles for
the least-mutiny. Our stock consistsof a large
varietyot‘ t.’ 5'. : - . :. .
I: nit-almost endless assortment of ‘
GAMES.
Perfumery; 1‘ .’l allot .1 Sega, Toilet
Bottles; :l-‘lnjo‘ 1.11mi- Brushes,
and. Combo, Initial Paper,
WritingDmks, Work
, Boxes, Wax Dolls, 3
Chin? Dolls, "Wooden Dolls,
Rubber Drills-{and Composi-f,
tion Dolls. .
- It is impossible to enumerate all of the articles
but we Wlll tnkeplcasur'c in showing goods to all
who may-call. , ,
Remember,habitat-tav—Putchase
" Homer 600018.
l' Cornersfiqmg Store,
n. Twas-Twain.
To THE Lamas on NoluVALl; AND VICINITY : - -
, Messrs HARLEM d: Co have just received a fine
selection of Forum] .Plam Beavers well adapted
for Walkin Jackets, and Cloaks at the ver low
1'
‘ price 01184. or yard; they arotiti inchoswi e and
will be to your interest to make an early selection.
_ Respectfully Yours. ,
.. unnoticed;
. nnde‘r-th‘eOpcra H'onsc, Norwnlk.
NOTICE, Cloths tfor‘ Ladies and f Gentlermnfs‘
wheat- bought onus will.,pe.cutx;to.onlcr treeof
cargo. .~ . --.- .,
' ‘1»: l t“; H
n a” y
:v' ~ NorthTel-’ihésiNot-wamtcamereeyw
r. “9" reassign furnish an; ion. ,5 l , ' . i: L I, ‘ ‘ ,
Winter. ’z‘lélllll'orlng 3911:1118,
..; ..":.-..r.. .. .:i.:,-.... . .« . .
Cut Flowers Hamlets . Wreaths. ,Crsso 5,, and
other Floral ’D alf
- suitthe times.
Prices to
short notlce. .
- fluid?
esi‘gn’s;
AANMIS
' 29‘s . t Exmcxrwoontsnau. 0N
“EEENIEEL ENTERTAINMENT
owd. both of South . '
In Bridge 'ort, "by Rev. Dr. Richardson, Mr. -
law, Mrs. Jill. Carter, Wednesday,.Dec. 2nd, at 1' _
_‘ NIGHT goelsoofll
at 9.42. a.:m.,r}..
: asewects.
E LADIES OF THE
Be evoldnt Association
OF THE C'ONGREGATIONAL CHURCH,
have engaged
mt. wn. s. ANDREWS,
of New York, to deliver a Lecture at
. I ‘
WednesdayiEjventng, Dec. l6th.
Subject :—‘“m.u.no'r Horrors.”
Doors open an}; o’clock-; Lecture commences
at 8. TICKETS I) CENTS. 'A limited number at
Reserved Seats at. 25 cents extra charge. Tickets
and Reserved Seats for sale at Scllcck’s Bookstore
on and after Monday; Dec. 14th.
in Amusing and Profitable
f will'be'givcn at Lockwood’s Hall, on
TneSday Evening, Dec. 8th,
—nr— ‘
_ Prof. P. w. BEDFORD,
- of the New York College of Pharmacy.
Subject :—“ WATER.”
' Prof. Redford has consented to come to Norwnlk
in answer to a request from H. B. Wi ham and C.
S. Prowltt. Thelecture on Water wil be very en-
tertaining as it introduces a number of Stereo-
scopic, Views, besides the chemical experiments
which are very nmnerous and brilliant.
The Price or Admission 35 Cts., and for Schools
25 Cts., with privilege of Reserved Seats. Diagram
at Prowitt's Drug Store on Saturday, Dec. 5th.
Lecture to commence at half-past seven o'clock.
NOTICE.
THE BOARD OF REGISTRATION of the
Borough of Norwalk will holda ubilc ses-
sion on Wednesday next preceding t e annual
election of the Borough on the first Monday of
December next, to wit: on the it] day of Decem-
ber between the hours of 2 and 6, p. m.. at the
Savin Bank Building, room_No. I; and said
Boar will continue such session from day to day
until a reasonable op orrunity has been all'ortled
tor the correction o the voting list of said Bor-
ough. by adding thereto or erasing therefrom, the
names of all persons whose a phcatlons have
been filedawith the Borough Cler jup to_3 o’clock,
p. m., of the Monday next preceding said annual
election. '
'Norwalk, Nov. 10th, 1874.
, EDW
ARD MERRILL, Board
A. H. CAMP. } of
E. H. PARKER, ‘ Registration.
. NOTICE. '
. ‘IAnn'ual Borough Meeting.
THE legal voters of the Boron h of Norwalk
. ‘are hereby notified and warns that the An-
‘nua'l Meeting of the Boron it Will be held at the
‘To'wn‘llnll, (House), in ear Borough, on Monday,
, the’Ith day of December, A. D., 1874, to hear such
reports from the officers of the Borough as are re-
quired bylaw to be then made, and for the election
of Borough Officers, specified herein, and for the
.time desxgnated. The polls Will be 9pen from
.seven (7) o’clock in the forenopn, until thrccfii)
o‘clock in the afternoon of _ said day at. which
time the legal voters of said Borough writ elect
from their number by plurahty of ballots a War-.
den. Six Burgesses, as Treasurer, is Collector. a
Bailiff, two members of the Board of Registration,
and two Inspectors of Elections. and will also
'elect at said time one Water _Commtssloner for
three years. one Water Commlso robot for two lyears
to fill the unexpired term of Augustus 0. Go ,
resigned; and a. Treasurer of the Water Fund. tv
is required by law that-no voter shall vote for more
than onemember of the Board of Registration nor
for more than one Inspector of Elections; all the
aforesaid officers to .be chosen are to hold ofilce tor
the term of one year beginnin with the let do of
January, A.D.,1875. and until t on successors s it
heelected and qualified. with the exception of one
Water Cornmissi'oner to hold’ofilcc for three years,
Sand one Water Commissioner to hold office for two
years, beginnin with the_ 1st day of J annary,
A. 13., . 1875, an until their successors shall be
chosen and qualified.
ml
’To modify, if deemed advisablg, the vote asscd
in special Borougl‘lr .Meeting, November 2m , 187t,
authorizing the titer Commisstonersito borrow
certain moneys for the purpose of la ing water
the cost chargeable to the_Borongh, as specific in
said vote, of aymg said pipe, to appropriate (and
direct theConrt of Burgesses to borrow,-lf neces-
sarymso much as may be required, and a sum not
expend balance of an a propriation of Twenty-
five Thousand Dollars ma e in Borough Meeting,
ten‘pipe in certain specified streets of the orough,
and for othenpu oses, or_ _ , _
To pass such 0 or vote in relation to said mat-
ter as said'meeting may deem proper, and
To authorize the Courtvot Burgessesto purchase
for the Eire-Department such a quantity of rubber
hose aamay be necessary and not exceeding one
thousand feet. ' ‘ ‘
The reports herein referred to, will be taken up
on the closing of the polls, to wit, at 3 o’clock in
the afternoon.
By direction of the Hon. Court of Burgesses.
Borough of. Norwalk. Nov. 23d, A. D., 1874.
. . SAMUEL DASKAM, Warden
' of Borough of Norwalk.
. "ST ‘Onthe 2d instant, .between South Nor-
l’. . walk and the Bridge a SEAL SKIN
MUFF. Aliberal reward will be out for its rc-
SION BAND, _
pipette Winnipauk, and instead thereo audio ay ' '
exceedin Forty-five Hundred Dollars of the tin--
October 4th, 1872, to defray the cost of layxmg wa‘
Stil
, A. “bu-U .o»-....¢r....—.~n .- vw. .
IN‘ THE F 1:13 I
Competition“ belied.
. ‘THE,
NEE: - tan-N
Clothing House
No. 4 1' Main Street,
WILL S E I. L
, lininol'lsillrices,”
PINESTWST‘TWM-
lssoNT-NENT l‘ lattes!
consisting of the latest and m ost attract ive styles 0
turn to~ 2t'l7 S. E. LMSTEAD.
Not-walk, Nov. 23d, 1874.
‘R‘are Business Opportunity.
3 The subscribers offer for sale their.
'Fllillll ESTlBlISHEll and Plllllli
Dry Goods Business. _
Apply until Januarylst, to M. s. cmcma'rlmn,
' Dni'ien, Nov. 1874. -' ' ‘ ‘lt'l'l
lent-,lsct,25a..- mu.
» llllllfllllillllil
COME A. sun Tun _
GRBAMABGMNS '
. 9923., 490., 25a. and IDs-Store, '
. Nb. 6 Main Street, Not-walk. _
f ,
.__._—-__-_.
Go,seethe Creeping Baby,
Emcee; the Negro Jig Dancers,
. ,All'ru'nning by Clock Work. .
I i . You mount expected I to purchase simply
because, you'comc to look at goods, but
would prefer you to purchase before the
‘ great rush. -
r,.
Hm . . .. .
-; Greatest Novelties m
.‘cnitnient’sfsmlng Machines roi- 99 Cents.
Large Dolls with MovingiEycs. for 99 Cents
Bargains all through my Stock.
' Presents for everybody; useful as well as,
,orpamentnl.. Bargains inrthe 10 Cent De—i
partment. .Leavc youi meney with a. man -
who uses the largest, part of in town again. .
: .1. tMn‘u’n’facturer and Dealer in
'gEgmcy; Goods,
noBW’ALK. :CONN.
__
’ISTBICT OF NORWALK. 85., Probate Court
_ November 28th, A. D.. RSI-l.
Estate ’of. JULIA A.‘ J CD1), late of Norwalk,
in 'said District, deceased. _
{The curt of Probate for: the District of Norwalk
hathdimited and nilovved stxmonths from the date
hereof for theoreditors.‘ of. said Estate. to exhibit
their claims for settlement; ' Those who neglect .to
present their . accounts. properly attested, within
said time, will_be disbarred agrecove . All persons
indebted to said Estate are re nest totmake im-
mediate payment to , CHAR ES W. SMITH, ' . 2
title - ~ 2 ~ ~-A§d_mlnistr ator.
DISTRICT. or nonwamms’. Probate court.
November 14th, A. D 874 ‘
. I .
‘ Estate or CATHARINE BURNS. late of New
nCanaan, in said‘districtt, deceased.
, The Court ofProbate or the district of Norwalk,
hath limited and allowed six months. from the date
hereof. for the Creditors of said estate to exhibit
their claims for settlemept. Those who neglect to
present their accounts, properly attested, within
said time will be debarred a recovery. All per-
sons and tell to and estate are requested to make
immedlaLfiEpalyment to . . . .
- ' 'SEL C Y. ST. JOHN, Administrator,
Silt-18 u . ,. x . , with the will annexed.
ISTRICT.‘ OF.- N ORWALK, ss. Probate Court
. November 24th. 1874. ' . '
Estate I: MARTHA PELHAM, late of Nor-
walk, in said District. deceased.
Onnnnnpr—That, the Administrator exhibit his
Admimstratton‘account‘ to this Court for adjusts
mant', at the Probate allies in N ortvalk,on the 12th
day “December, 21874. at 9 o’clock,vfo{gnoon; and
that, all rsons inter-es in said Es to may, ,be
notified, hereof. the uni Administrator will cause
this'order to be ublished ina newspaper rlntcd
in Faith old Conn , and post a copy thereo on the
sign post in said orwal {1.198113% thfiplace where
the deceased'last dwelt, atleast 10 days before
said 12th do of. December. _ , .
1M8 ‘ _ EORGE A. DAVENPORT, Judge.
.' n‘annrmv a. inonwann n. n.
wru'rrn ARRANGEMENT.
-. Commencing November soth,1st-t.
—— narnxrh’arws. -
Daily‘trafna'lca‘u' Neural: Bridge.
.For- Danbnry. and intermediate
0 25 p. in. stations. - .
At 4 40 p. m., For all stations on the Danbury‘&
Roma; diallepa'ngtvullev 3:11. '
(trams ..;m:,;r_o; Bidgefi'eld andintermedlate
. ~15§3§l°n9§~ , , , ‘1
Lea vc Nor-wall: Brfdyefor South Normal}; 1
v Atlas 1045mm" 816,544,;p.m. '
. ' mercuric " will .. * .
' . around 930 'a.m;,:'1’10,'430,‘610§im.;.
JOHN-t WJBACO =JSnp't.
' Furmshmggoods
Cassimers, j‘:.
Meltons,
‘BeavegrS. - 7
i
, I
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D093km3,
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Purchased expressly renigi'lgfrfili Tina Winter sell
'1:
son of real, ms... the, teauipk'fCIocniel-s of! New
214'
4
York City, blessrs. Henry anclJohn Pat-ct. ' .
_ An abundant supply of _ ,1
a
”as. '~
at amazingly thv‘v‘ stats; iraiiféftitly in almost
-. 1,.‘-:"' .1 .‘7‘..’ 534.4. .,_. ~
1 ... n
unsymmenaes‘.
sum alumna,
malt... - a...
Roll 'rnnnnunov ' ‘-
Remember that the Best Bargains and Lil: ges'
Assortment can always be secured at. -
‘ Tulsa’s
tournaments. j
No. 41. ullNiSNElrz-ir. ,
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