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sat-teat ems.
Tuesday. May 18th, 1875.
The Town Meeting.
The adjourned Town Meeting to consider
“a ‘93 011003119, report in relation to the
propbsediehangezin our school system is to
be held at the Town Hall, on Saturday
afternoon next. We printed the full report
last week and the state laws regulating the
consolidation of school districts. The
measure is a very important one, and the
charges extremely radical, and as a matter
of course the people are slow in making up
their minds as to what is really their best
action. Some change seems needed, and
the law provides thatthis plan can be tried
fit a time and if not satisfactory . then a re-
turn to the old system can be made. The
strongest point in its favor, perhaps, is the
titet that the entire matter was left with the
Board of Education and Selectmen for in-
vcstigation ; these Boards are composed of
leading citizens, disinterested, in whom the _
people ought to have full confidence; they
are atax payers and are supposed to
have only ,the interests of the town:
at heart; they have had time for examina-
tion and conference, and now deliberately
report this plan as the best to be adopted, in
their judgment. Their report is certainly
entitled to careful consideration, and their
views ought lobe worth more than the has-
tily formed opinions of men who have not
given the matter specral investigation. In
a matter of such moment //there will of
course be two sides, and where there are so
many districts there will be many parties
personally interested to defeat the project.
The recommendation to have but one High
School, although the best course an unbias-
ed Board could recommend, will meet with
special opposition. and will probably be
compromised. The new plan is designed
simply for the public good, and should be
calmly and deliberatelydiscnssed, and not
be decided in the helter-skellcr “ 1 move to
adjourn” regardless-of- consequences manner
which often characterizes the ‘-‘ delibera-
tlons"pf our citizens in town meeting assem-
bled. If the change is likely to benefit the
' entire town, it ought to be made, regardless
of individual preferences or the interests 0f
any special district, and it ought not to be
made if in its workings it will simply benefit
a single district. Attend the meeting and
vote according to your own judgment.
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Golden Wedding.
.\ir. and Mrs. James W. Pinkncy, c‘ele-
braied the fiftieth anniversary of their mar-
riage, at their residence,last evening. The
happy couple had every reason for celebrat-
ing the rare event. They have been blessed
with eight children, all of whom are living.
All but the eldest son, who resides in Min-
nesota, came home to participate in the
golden reunion. the married children bring-
ing their families and swelling the number
to about thirty. Mr. Pinkney has been
blessed in health and means as few mortals
are, and bids fair to live to enjoy his dia°
mond weddin 0. I
Finn—An alarm was given near neon
on Saturday, to which our firemen promptly
responded. It proved to be in the house
of Mrs.’L. A. Smith‘ on North Union Ave.
nue, occupied by Mr, Ferd. B. Smith, caused
by the burning of a straw bed in an attic
room. On account of the dense smoke pre-
vailing in the upper part of the house, the
firemen could not exactly locate the fire and
therefore put in much water uselessly. The
fire was eventually put out without having
burnt anything of much consequence.
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The Dauburt'a-n, which gave 'up the ghost
last week, is alive and kicking again, and
Mac is in high feather. The Danburian and
Bethel Ram are consolidated. and will here-
after he conducted by Mr. Mallory who has
pluck and means and is a careful manager.
Mac will continue as editor, and now that
he has a counterweight and a capable man-
ager to look after “biz," he is expected ‘to
blaze away like afull-blowncomet.
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The Woman’s Missionary Society ef‘the
First Baptist Church, has recently issued
its fifth Annual Report, from which we
learn that, "while its receipts have not been
as large as during preceding. years, owing
to causes that have affected all benevolent
organizations, the Quarterly Meetings have
never been more interesting. The whole
amount contributed during the year has been .
$120.10." The officers for the ensuing year
are Mrs. M. J. B. Fitch, President ; Mrs. J. L.
Ambler, Secretary; Miss Lizzie Robinson,
Treasurer; Mrs. C. S. Prowrtt, Correspond-
ent. - '
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It must be fun to see the belles of Nor-
walk attired in Chintz Gowns, narrow in
the skirt and shirt in the waist, the little
"girls in Frocks and pinafores and' the boys
instnall clothes, gay waistcoats and paw-
dered hair. You can see them all at the
“ Singin Skewl.”
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Alaborcr working in the sewer at the
lower end of Main street, was buried alive
yesterday afternoon by a land slide. He
was dug out by his companions, and did
not seem to be seriously hurt.
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Capt. Hubbell‘s residence, East Avenue,
is undergoing alterations, and will have an-
other gable end. Rev. S. B. S. Bissell’s
com-tedious residence has been re-shingled»
and there seems to be considerable repair-
ing, altering, painting, cleaning up, etc, go-
ing on all about town.
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Charles Curtis, who has served thepublic
so faithfully and obligingly at the Post Office
for some three years past, has made arrange.
ments to transfer his services to Squire Sel»
leck’a Book-store. He made many friends
while at the Post Office who will wish him
well in his new quarters.
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Mr. J. S. Goodnough, who is located at
present in Springfield, Mass, was in town,
yesterday. He has just returned from a
trip to Chicago, Racine and other western
cities. He has taken the agency for the
Nor-walk Lawn Mower, for springfield.
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Patents have been granted to persons in
this county as follows :—Abel Brcar, Sauga-
stuck, water glevator; S. Simonson, Bridge-
port, cigart-mold fastening; E. F. Wadhams,
Stamford, fire extinguishers; S. R. Wilmot,
Bridgeport, apparatus for rolling metalic
strips or ribbons.
Mbwm
T have of our readers desirous of procur-
ing plants and ' flowers will have arare
opportunity of doing so this week. Mr.
Alex Mead, the well-known Greenwich
florist has taken a store on Main street for
several days and will sell a'great variety of
plants, etc., at auction. Read his adv. and
call in and see his, stock.
Fred. Mitchell, of this place, had the felic-
ity of testifying in the Beecher case last
week Monday. He was bookkeeper for
Woodhull, Claflin d: 00., in 1871—prcvious
to his attempt to run Wall street on his own
account. His testimony was principally
concerning the darkcy employed by Wood.
hull, and who testified against Tilton. ‘
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As an evidence of the tendency of human
nature to desire a change,» we notice that
while our young men desire to remove to
the city, these in theeity are anxious to re-
side in the country. 'I‘wo‘ have recently
leflVanHooscar & Ambler to accept situa-
tion in the city, whose places they have
filled by securing two others from the city.
Mr. W. A. Benedict has also recently left
Scofleld&Hoyt‘s to accept a situation in
Xew York.
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The sale of seats for the concert to-ulg‘bt
has breathe largest ever known, and indi-
cates] crowded house.
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The Hartford club is the rising base ball
Silli‘. .
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Several fine magnolia trees in town are
in full blossom.
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“Old and Now,” the Boston Magazine,
has succumbed to the times.
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Jack frost came back to tease us once
more on Monday morning last.
Workmen are engaged in freshcning up
the interior of the depot at South Norwalk.
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The “Albany" lifted several large bt‘mld-
are from the middle ground yesterday after—
HOOD.
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'I‘hos. Kane was killed in a bar room in
New Haven, Saturday night. Cards and
drink.
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The tables have turned, and the Center
is taking “all the honors" and prizes in the
spelling matches. ' I.
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A city meeting is called for Wednesday
evening, at Military Hall, for the purpose
of laying a tax.
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Mrs. Tilton passed through our village on
Wednesday morning last. She had been up
the Danbury road. .
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J. C. Bundle, of Winnipauk,has taken the
agency for Norwalk of Kecp’spntent partly
made Dress Shirts. -'
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The adjourned Ketchum auction sale of
blooded stock is to take place on the Fair
Grounds next Saturday. See adv.
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The Continental Life Insurance Company
advertise a special feature in today's paper,
and Mr. Wilson will be glad to talk the
matter over with any person interested.
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They have a pile driving machine in op-
eration in New Haven,which drives piles
by means of gunpowder. It is very effect-
ive and far superior to the old steam pile
drivers.
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Trailing Arbutus is now in full blossom
Has any body ever found any growing in
Norwalk? We were favored with a large lot
ofit last week from Waterbury, where it is
quite abundant. ’
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The déar people are‘not going to stay at
home on account of the late horrible ocean
disaster. One thousand cabin and twelve
hundred steerngc passengers sailed from the
port of N cw York last Saturday.
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Capt. Henry W. Smith, on Wednesday
morning, while strolling about the new
house now being erected for his son Stephen,
made a misstep on some timbers,and we are
sorry to learn, fell and broke his leg.
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Mrs. J. B. Belts had two lovely days for
her opening of Summer milinery goods last
week. The ladies were out in large force
to admire the styles for themselves and to
pick up ideas of how things were shapinw.
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Good times coming again! Five cents
will now go as far as ten formerly’did in
buying good sparkling-Soda Water flavored
with choice syrups, at Prowilt's favorite
fountain. This’rcd'uetion is a good thing
for the temperance cause.
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‘errrrtn ox Wan arm 'rnn Cannon.—
The Boston Globe publishes the following
letter of Mr. John G. Whittier, written to
his friend, Rev. J. B. Miles, D. D., general
secretary°of the Association for the Reform
and Codification of the Law of Nations:
Axnsnunv, 14, 4th, Month, 1875.
To James B. Miller, Secretary, do:
Mr Dunn FRIEND; It is eminently fitting
to connect the centennial anniversary of
the opening battlespf the Revolution with
the growing sentiment of civilization that
there is “a more excellent way” of settling
the disputes of nations than the ordeal of
war. It is cheeringto note the very gen-
eral favor with which theplan of arbitra-
tion has been received by statesmen and
civilians in this country and in Europe;
but there are other signs of the times well
calculated to occasion solicitude 'on the
part of every lover of peace. The menace
of danger now seems to come from the
professed Church of Christ. At this moment
the. peace of all Europe is threatened by
the secret plots and monstrous public pre-
tensions of ecclesiasticism. If war comes
in consequence, if the fairest harvest fields
of the worldare made an arena of battle,
men who claim to be especially the priests
and representatives of the Gospel of peace
will be held responsible. Woe to that
church,whicb,for the sake of power and
dogma, breaks the truce of God among the
. nations, makes its missionaries assassins,
and minglcs blood with its wine of sacra-
ment. It is high time for the Christian
Church to awaken to a full sense of its
awful responsibility. If, after the dreadful
experience of eighteen hundred years, it
fails to perceive the necessity of shaking
itself clear of the barbarism of war, it has
small claim It on the world’s respect and
confidence. ts leaves are not for the heal-
ing of the nations. I am, vcr lrnly,, thy
friend, Jenn G. errnnf
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Type in a Newspaper.
The PoughkeepsieEagle, in an article on
“ How Mistakes Happen in Newspapers,”
figures up the number of types used in a
newspaper the size of the. Eagle, at 600,000,
the actual number of bits of metal arranged
and re-arranged every day in preparing a
newspaper the size of the Eagle for the
press. We suppose few people think of the
rinting trade as the most exact and partic-
er business; but it is. In making type, va-
riations that might be allowed in the ma-
chinery of the finest watch, would render
the type useless. It is very rarely that type
furnished by two separate foundries can be
used together without a good deal of trouble,
thou h they try to make it after the same
stsn ard. We read once in a while of a
wonderful piece of cabinet or mosaic work,
containing ten, twenty or filly thousand
pieces, the maker of whi_ch has spent
months or eren years of labor in producing
it, and people go to see it as a great curiosi-
ty, but the most elaborate and carefully fit-
ted piece of work of this kind ever made
does not compare with that which the prin
tcr does ever day. The man who does the
first is looke upon as an artist—a marvel
of skill, and if a hundred of his pieces are
put in wrong side up, or turned the wrong
way, it is not observed in the general efl‘ect ;
but if the printer in fitting ten times as
many pieces together in the same day, puts
one where another should be, or turns one
the wrong way, everybody sees it, and is
amazed at “ the stupid carelessness of those
stupid printers."
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Larson Txnaxxx.-—The evidence given by
Mr. Jobnson,a builder, of Manchester, be-'
fore the Royal Commission on Labor Laws,
lately printed, points to a remarkable state
of affairs in that city, resembling the state
of affairs in some districts of Ireland. Mr.
Johnson,it appears. is the only builder in
Manchester who makes bricks by machine-
ry, and, therefore, he has incurred the
severe displeasure of the brickmakers’
union, which has not allowed him to have
any band-made bricks in the neighborhood
of Manchester for five years. For that
period also he has not been allowed to sell
abrick.- “Any one,” he says, “who, has
bought my brick has had his‘ premises
burned down; my own ,house has been
nearly blown up.” His yard has also been
burned down. At the time of giving his
evidence, namely, an the 23d of November
last, he was living under the protection of
the police, who were uarding his premises.
uYou have,” asked Ir. Mucdonald. "the
police in your house now-‘2" “Yes,” re-
plied Mr. Johnson. "And you had the
police in your works only a month ago ‘5"
“They are still about my premises.” “A
most extraordinary slate of firings,” rejoin-
ed Mr. Ms donald; “do you think that
thorn is snot crperson in all England, or
in all Britain, who is in that position i"
“Well," answered Mr. Jobnson,Ido not
know whether there is or not. I hope not;
it is an uncomfortable one to be in, but I have
not used to it.‘ HabitOttecontl nature.
' w—Pall Mall Gazette.
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The Boston Traveller says that on TUCS'
day evening, as a gentleman was about
'ieaviug the museum, ltc stooped to put on
his ovcrsbocs, and while bending ever felt it
sudden pull at his coat. Thinking nothing
of it he passed out of the museum,putting
on his overcoat at the door. The next
morning, on dressing, he found a gold watch
bangle" to the batten nfhis frock coat. The
watch ‘had evidently been caught by the
chain when he was putting on his overshoes,
and had been carried home in that way.
This entertainment, which is given by the
youngpeople of the First Congregational
Sabbath School of this place, is likely to
prove a great financial success, a large num-
ber of tickets for reserved seats have been
sold already,and these desiring .to see “Aunt
Polly” had better secure their seats at oboe.
This entertainment was given last month
in the Presbyterian church, 2nd Ave. New
York, Mr. Frank Ferris formerly of Nor-
wnlk, Supt. Sabbath school. It was very
successful, the large audiénce room being
filled in every part, and was afterward rt.-
peated. The “Singing Skctvl” has atly
pleased large audiences in .Steinwa Hall
and Plymouth church, Brooklyn. “Aunt
Polly” comes to us well recommended by
clergy and press of New.York and Brooklyn.
The “Skéwl” abounds in innocent amuse-
ment, and originality,and is a perfect pic-
ture of scenes ot'“other days," “Aunt Polly”
will “stryke a life" with the flint and steel
as in the days of our grandmothers, at
“Ye Skcwl Marmc will startgye tunes, and
Skcwl will begin. Ncibor Weed wch same
doe keep hys shop under ye Opera House
will serve ye townfolks with good benches
for four york shillings):
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Spelling Bee at South N ‘alk to-nigbt
under the auspices of the la . .of the Con-
gregational church. Go for a ‘ dictionary.
The entertainment to be given by Friend-
ly Greeting Divtssion, S. of T., is to be held
at the Methodist church, Silver Mine, on
Wednesday and Thursday evenings of this
week.
A School exhibition is to befigivcn at the
Over River District School House on Wed-
nesday evening of next wee ‘
A pigeon match is to, t ‘ . '1' as on the
County Fair Grounds on Thufid'ay between
Giles Gregory, of Norwalk, and Edward
Johnson, of Danbury.
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A Novnr. Exrnnmrxnmvr.—-Thc colored
folks announce a Spelling Match, at the
Town Hall, next week Wednesday evening.
Three prizes are offered. We shall be this-
taken ifitis not the spelling match of tire
season.
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The I. O. of G. T.dramatic entertainment
will be specially interesting from the fact
that the parts are all to be taken by local
amateurs, Good singing will be a leading
feature. The performances are to be on
Tuesday and Wednesday evenings of next
week.
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The entertainment given by the ladies of"
the First M. E. church, at Military run, on
Wednesday evening last,-was largely attend-
ed. The festival part flourished so well
that it was half past ten before the spelling
match commenced. .-cvcn were chosen on-
each side, when the, contest comm‘cnced.
E. J. Hill’s side came off victorious, and the
captain distinguished himself by standing
alone in his glory at the end.
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The Opera House was crowded last wee
Monday night to see Frank Mayo in Davy
Crockett.
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The Mayo Bros. and Le Tort occupied
the Opera House two nights last week; and
perform again to night (Monday). The
entertainment included ventriloquism, legcr.
domain, marioncttes; spiritual tricks, 630.,
and was amusing and interesting.
Max Murclzek’s Italian Opera Company
failed to appear at the Opera House last
Thursday evening. Cause assigned, the
illness of the pritna donna. '
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If you want an evening of harmless fun,
go to ” Singin Skew!" and See Aunt Polly’s
big boy Jedcdiah in the Spelling match,and
hear the 'old “ Ode on Science,” ‘- Ye Scien-
tific Frog," by “ Bijah Nogglcs” ant " Ye
Roundc Three Blind Mice.” »
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Son's on Tnm*nnsxcn.—-Friday evening last
the members of Concord D V‘fon, S. of T.,
had an interesting session. .One of the
members gave an exhibition 9f “mind read-
ing ;" other members made attempts which
were partially successful. This was soon
followed by Recitations and ’a song from
members who responded to.a sudden cal
upon them; others have promised to give
recitations on Friday evening ncx'.
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Om’rnABr—Ronnnr W. limo—The sub-
ject of this notice diedsuddenly on the 5th
inst, at Black Hawk, Colorado, aged 6!.
His remains are now on re ' «w the east,
and his funeral will, take p t the Con-
gregational Church in Grc _
a monument to his taste an beneficence.
Mr. Mead wasa a man whosc obituary
deservesto be written in glowing terms, and
at much greater length than is at this mo-
ment practicable with us. He was a man
of sterling qualities and great {force of
character. Hislargc abilities were of the
solid practical kind.bul he at the some time
possessed a deeply religious nature, over-
flowing with bcnovolence and magnanimi-
ly. lie was aleading elder in the chttrch,
and both in that character and as a man of
business his life approached the highest
models in either class. This testimony will
be freely subscribed, if' not added to, we
think, by those acquainted with his long
business career in this city, as the founder
of the grocer ' firm of Mead, Stafford d7 00.
at 27 Water street, now Frederick Mead do
Co. About eight years ago he became inter.
ested in the new Territories, and removed
to Colorado, becoming Mayor of Black
Hawk, and. dying, there as here, universally
respected and beloved. His widow sur-
vrvesto mourn a loss irreparable in this
world—Exchange.
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The Scranton Republican says; “ The pri-
vate secretary of Jefi'erson Davis during
the rebellion, and the keeper of Libby prison
are both enjoying lucrative positions under
the democratic government of New York
city: Some of the Union soldiers in this
section haven very livelv recollection of
the consequential Major Quincy, who used
to stalk about Libby prison cursing the
‘ Yankees,’ and cutting down their allow-
ance of rotten meat to a starvation 'point."
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[3' Repairing neatly and promptly done
at Theo. Harrison's.
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WRead VanHooscar & Ambler‘s new
advertisement.
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W When in want of shoes call at Theo-
Harrison's.
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WVanHooscar d7 Ambler will open
on Thursday morning 25 doz, Fine Hem-
stilch Handkerchiefs, all lin'en, slightly
soiled at 20 cents. Go for ’em.
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W The best “dollar" Gait’er in town, at
Theo. Harrison’s
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(3‘ Read VanHooscar 8r Ambler‘s new
advertisement.
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W Mens’ Congress Gaiters $1 50, at
Theo. Harrison's.
Hook‘s—._....“
A candidate for county cl k in Texas of-
fcrcd to register marriages f othing. His
opponent, undismayed, p to do the
same, and throw the era ~
A judge at Montgomery,
interrupted a flowery youn‘
“Hold on, hold on‘, my door 81 ,
go any higher! You are alrc’dy ottt of the
jurisdiction of this court !" '
The quality of gas now being furnished
ma be good, but it is a fact that when a
big wayluan lays for a victim he gets near
a gas-lamp as possible, so he will not be.
sccn.-- Washington Chronicle. .
A pious Newlbuudjaud dog made his
debut in Peru rcccntly,as an . organist by
butting his huge paws upon ‘ keyboard
during the voluntary, and . the in-
strument to give forth a' at vawp
that brought the worshippers . cir feet.
Woman Suffrage has met with still an-
other defeat. The members of the Massa-
chusetts State Senate voted it down on Wed~
nesday. Where are the leaders of the faith-
l'ul in these degenerate days? They seem to
have lost the dash and “ clan" of former
times, and we fesr their revolution is pro
grossing backwards.
An upright man, who does not want to be
set down as a suicide or a murderer-,or both,
should bcwure how he goes to a drug store
and asks for five cents‘ worth of slrychnine.
It is much easier to endure the ravages of
four or five hundred rats than to encounter
the terrible e c of a druggist who thinks he
understands uman nature,
“eight bye ye Meeting House Clock" when
I , CL, itself
Spring. May showers are bringing May
fiowers. . '
Theweek was ushered in and continued
with many a “spell.” A spell of weather
varyingto suit the most fastidious, copious
showers of croton fell from the clouds,
genial rays were emitted from the sun,
Contests of spelling by the Methodist socie-
ty and the patrons and friends of the'Sonth
Norwalk union school, were “spells" which
will be long remembered, especially those
who manifested such a persevering disposi-
tion to be prominent.
It is a cheerful sign to see and know that
the public and the public journals begin
to speak out in regard to crime and infrac
tion of law. The jury returned a verdict in
the drowning case on Sunday “accidental,”
the journals say truthfully. "it was rum that
did it.” Where was it obtained on Sunday 1’
Tire R. R. depot or city passenger depot
a copious supply of paint.
Full bloom flowers are very plenty in
many of the hot houses, also over the heads
of many of the ladies.
Rev. D. ft. Austin and son returned from
their long continued journey on Thursday
morning, much recruited and benefilted. It
is profitable as well as pleasant to sit and
listen to his narrative of travel and events,
Henry Baker son of Hon. Talmage Baker,
water commissioner, also returned from
Florida, on, Friday morning,,much improv-
ed in health but lean in purse. Henry went
for pleasure and profit, but is free to admit
that riding, boating, and other delicacies in
that region are expensive. _
Miss Booth-has resigned her position as a
teacher in the union school, to take effect at
the close of the term.
The cilytax meeting and probably the
water meeting is called for on Wednesday
night, May lilth—rnot June, at Military
Hall. These are subjects highly important
to every tax-payer, and should be strictly
attended to.
Excuses and amusement was the order at
the "spell“ in Union School Hall, Friday
evening. Sides had not been chosen at the
opening. Messrs. Palmer and Dickerman
called for volunteers on either‘side, and
after a long delay, announced the “sides"
ready for, the contest. Miss Kate Wood-
ward, of the Center School, took the first
prize, Miss (‘lock the second. The follow-
ing are the words missed, as they were
spelled by the contestants :—Ortocrat, Can-
cil, Porcyte, Exhorbitant, Phoenix, Abis,
I’hylology, Aeoordian, Barritone, Chocolet,
Acumin, Bachaloriate, Beleger, Capilary,
Elemesinary, Innugerate, Ineficaceous, Mil-
lionarc, Lilliputian, Fillipic, Pusrlani'mity,
Scallawag, Toxocology, Yinegrette, Hydro:
cephelus. Elephantiesic, Phthysic. At this
point there were five spellers left, viz.:
Miss. Woodwar'l on.Dickerman’s side :—
Miss Benedict, Miss Clock, Miss Orlicb,
Mrs. John Boutcn, on Palmer’s side. Miss
B. went out on Pomice, Mrs. J. B. on Pu-
gaceous, Miss 0. on Triesyllable, Miss
Clock on Vareoloid. Miss Woodward
spelled Rare Show for Raree Show but the
judges pronouncing that an improper word
she kept on spelling words given out from
the audience for 15 or 30 minutes, when be-
coming convinced that she could not be
spelled down, Err-Mayor Ely called for a
cessation of hostilities and the first prize an
illustrated copy of Shakspeare was awards
ed to her.
Auother“spell" by the ladies of the Con-
gregational church will be held to-ntght, at
Military hall and it has been suggested that
those who have earned a prize be excluded
from the contest.
The supper and spelling match at Milita-
ry Hall by the Ladies of the Methodist Soci-
ety was in no respect a “fizzle.”_ It was
en nued until a majority were satisfied
that “ spelling" was a gift to some, and cor-
rect spelling not possible to all.
There is no disguising the fact that many
of the rank and file of our city democracy
are still very anxious to know what place of
emolument they are to have, so that they
may be fed at the public crib. Even with
the small liberal element, they have voted,
given their time and money, and have be-
come lean, poor and hungry in the- service.
The prospect is, as only one can secure the
position of Deputy Sheriff, others will aspire
to the position of City Judge, ang other
minor offices, gifts of the Legislator , or the
dear people. The reasons given by such
aspirants are, their powerful political influ-
ence in managing elections—city, town and
state wise. For these reasons, though the
applicants may have no other qualifications
for office, a claim is made for position—who
will be the lucky men time only will tell.
~ Discussions have been animated and con-
tinuous since the report of the School Com-
mittee and the law was made public in the
columns of the GAZETTE. The general
opinion is ogat‘mtlhe change, for various
good and sufiicient reasons, and perhaps,
so far as concerns the Union Districl,be~
cause the annual meeting would be obvia-
ted, and no opportunity for display of tal-
ent and malice. There will be in attend-
ance on Saturday, at the Town Hall, a large
delegation to oppose vigorously any change.
There has been an important decision
made here recently,that there are more poll.
ticians to a square foot in South Norwalk
than in any other community. Candidates
accumulate or are suggested by friends.
For Mayor, names may be added to the pub-
lished list as follows: W. S. Hanford, C. W.
Smith, T. J. Raymond, 'W. W. Comslock
and J. R. Raymond. Some of these can be
illy spared from the council, Messrs Ray-
mond’s especially. Time will tell.
H. R. Turner, Esq, has returned front his
western trip, and resumed his duties, and
the duties of President Hanford while he is
legislaling for the community at Hartford.
Why should “ I" be the happiest of all
vowels ?—Becausc it is the center of “bliss,’v
while “ E" is in hell, and all the others are
inPURGATORY.
Mrs. Marsh, mother of James Prellove,
died early on Sunday morning. The funera-
al services will be attended this afternoon.
Mr. Orlich of Monroe street, City, exhib-
its the largest vatiety of mineral specimens
of any person in town. He also has a novel
monogram of the alphabet. a fire similie of
which will appear in Scribner’s Monthly.
Our city streets are being veneered over
with gravel from one to three inches thick,
"but not a drain or sluiceway is re-opened.
Well,tvc are thankful for small favors; hang
the expense. . . N.
m
I?“ Lsdies' Newport Ties and Low But-
ton Slices, at Theo. Harrison’s.
.r
Dr. W. A. Lockwood has returned item
Richmond, Va., where he has been staying
the past two weeks for recreation.
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Q When you come to Norwalk don’t
neglect to go to the " Shoe Store ” of Theo.
Harrison. '
__________.._..W- .
Another new salesman at 'Vaanoosear
do Ambicr‘s. With ten behind the counters,
and,a full stock of goods, they ought to do
some business. . ,,
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1?" Have you seen the cheap Shoes at).
H. Hoyt & Co.'s.
W......~.........
mgr Children’s Pearl and Pearl-Faxed
Button Shoes, at Theo. Harrison’s.
., +fl...4._..__~
(3' Fine lot Ladies and Gents Traveling
Bags at A. H. Hoyt d7 Cois
M's—.—
ag‘ Men's Oxford Ties and Buckle low
Shoes, at Theo. Harrison's.
~--.~—¢..-.—--—--——~-
WGoodplacc to buy Shoes, Boots and
Brown’s French Dressing at A. Hniloyt A:
Co’s.
W3 A lot of seasouable low priced lace
and Button Boots, just receivcdmt Theo.
Harrison‘s.
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Watttrson heard that every, specie of
snake may be permanently driven away
from an infested place by planting cran-
iume. and straigbttvay .wenland p anted
some in his boots." - ‘ '
of the N. Y. N. H. d: H. R. R. is receiving
general under authority of the act of Con-
gress ofJune 81h, has ordered that the rate
of United States postage on letters sent to
or received from foreign countries with
which different rates have not been estab-
lished by postal convention or other are
rangemengwhen forwarded by vessels reg-
ularly employed in transporting the mail be
reduced from ten to five cents for each half
pungggtr flaction thereof, to take effect July
, .
MO>+—-r~*—
The burglars who are doing' this state
worked several houses in New Britain
Thursday night. In all cases keys were
turned in lbe locks by nippers.
.>.———-—-—~
Postmaster General Jewell, the Rev. 0.
E. Daggett of New London, and Dr. Samuel
Harris of 1“" cw lIavcn were elected vice-
prcsidents of the American Congregational
11111011 in New York, Thursday.
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Extract from a poem by Mrs. Humans.
[sanuan r-—-ouar'r. 1.]
“0h! thteedhome whence thy bright smile hath
par
Will it not, seem as if the sunny day
Turned from its door away.
While {trough its chambers wandering weary-
carted.
I languish for thy voice which past. me still.
Went singing like a rill.
“ I givethcc to thy God, the God that gave thee,
A wellspring of deep gladness to my heart.-
And, precious as their art,
.And pure as dew of IIermonJle shall have thee
My own, m beautiful, my undellled, _
And then s alt be His child."
._.—._....
Mr. Varley, the rcvivalist, believes in a
personal devil. ," But some of you may
say,” he says, “ ‘ Mr. Varley, I don’t believe
tn the devil.’ Remember what I say to you;
if you ever utter that thought agnin,you
brand the Lord Jesus as a liar. If there is
not a ersonal devil, sir, you arrainge the
Lord esus Christ as the greatest bar the
World has ever seen. Be very careful how
you talk.
—.—4.o—
Tun Rnsnrrr or A Rrom Eamoacnxnxr
or ran Paomrronv Law In anvsvnmi.
—-For more than a year the local option
law has been in force in the town of West
Chester, Pa., andjthe results ~are far from
being as satisfactory as' the temperance ad-
vocates anticipated, though pretty shrewd
observers hold that they fairly illustrate the
inevitable sequence to the strict enforc -
ment of prohibilory laws. In West Chester
manysmall clubs have sprung into exist-
ence. Their members are, almost exclusive-
lv, young men between nineteen and twenty-
four years of age. .A year ago these young
gentlemen seldom drank a glass of intox-
caunghquor; but now intoxicated young
men are frequently (encountered in the
streets. andaiarger quantity of intoxica-
ting liquor arrives in West Chester than
before the~enforcement of the law. A brisk
businessis done by men. who go about with
a bottle of whisky in one rocket anda glass
in member, dispensing t e spirits at ten
cents a drink in anes and alleyways.
WW
FROM A SUNDAY Scrtoor. 'ro THE RACE or
ran Hmronnoarn.—Eu enia Salisbur has
made a hit in Barnum’s oman Hippo romc
as a driver in the great two-horsechariot race
The great showman says she is one of the
bravest and best in his employ. The is a
young and beautiful brunette, of good edu-
cation, and the highest respectability. Four
cars ago, when fourteen years of age, she
ecame a communicant and regular attend
ant at the Rev. Dr. Creamer’s Grace chapel,
in 14th street. She was a member of the
Sabbath school, then a teacher, and after-
ward the soprano in the. choir. In the lat-
ter position she received most hearty praise
frontal! who heard her. When the chapel
was destroyed by the fire in December, 1872,
she went with their congregation to their
little church in 28d street, and has since been
a regular attendant at that church. Not
long ago hr-r parents died and she was
thrown upon her own resources. Then she
applied to Hr. Barnum for employment. He
budavored to dissuade her from entering the
rofessinn. but she was persistent. and at
ength Mr‘ Barnum, becomin
her sincerity, employed her. Vl‘he result is
known to allwbo have visited the Hippo-
drome. She has bravely'und daringly main-
tained her position, and is respected by all
the other employees. After each perforat-
ance she is accompanied by her sister to
theiLneat little home. Site is the possessor
of a library which would do credit to many
far abler to secure one.—th‘ladclphw Bulle-
tm, 71h.
Mu‘.-.
The soul-stirring Mr. Burnham writes
from Gotham: "Josephine Mansfield, as
good-lookingas-cver, is in town. She re-
joices in a verdict, and if a verdict is a nice
thing to have she can rejoice, but when
she gets the $25,000 she will rejoice still
more, and that jubilee will not occur till
her old age needs cheering. Mrs. Lucy
Fisk took lhings'very easy uring Jim’s
life. but she doesn’t propose t fill his place
and provide for his lady friends after her
death. When she put up the Brattleboro
monument she said: “Lay perfectly quiet,
dear James; Stokes may be pardoned;
Gould may be converted, but Josephine
will never get a dollar." And Fisk just
braced bimselfagainst bis fifty-ton tomb-
stone and his wife’s assurance and rested
like a lamb.
o
:
.o—‘a———-——
A singular old gentleman. Attwood by
name, died recently near Cheshunt. Eng-
land. He was about eighty years of age
and a bachelor. His favorite pastime had
been the giving away of anonymous checks
of $5,000 each. His books show that he
has given away $1,750,000 in that way;
$225,000 during the last year of his life.
He left more than a million pounds ster-
ling, but no will. A $5.000 note was found
lying in his room like a bit of waste paper.
«0
In a recent sermon Taimadge said : “ A
statistician has estimated that there are in
New York and Brooklyn 4,500 women who
expend annually $2,000 each in dress. It is
no rare- thing when the wedding march
sounds to see dragging through the aisles a
bridal dress that has cost $1,000 or $1,500.
Things have come to such a pass when we
cry over sin we wipe the tears away with a
$150 pocket-handkerchief."
_.___..._.-o.
A young fellow in San Francisco sudden-
ly snatched a kiss from a lady friend, and
excused his conduct by saying that if was a
sort of temporary insanit that now and
then came upon him. TWhen he arose to
take his leave the pilyiug damsel said to
him, “ If you ever feel any more such fits
coming on you had better come right here,
where your infirmity is known, and we will
take cure of you.”
M.a—.————°¢——~.
“ Eat your bread, Charles—do not fling it
away,” said a learned and good Judge to
one of his family, adding,“ for who knows,
in the vicissitudes of this life, if you may
not some day want it." The old gentleman
hat to cough, look learned and go away,
when the youngster answered more logical.-
ly,“ If I eat it, how can I have it when I
want it ?" This is the result of a learned
Judge having children. -
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In a recent conversation with Representa-
tive Pike, of New Hampshire, according to
the Nashua Telegraph, President Grant said :t
“ The idea of running for a third term has
never entered my mind. A man who would
not get enough of the presidency in two
terms must be a different man from any who
has ever held it." -
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. “ Your son
day, of throa disease,” is what an Idaho
sheriff wrote to a fond mother in Indiana,
the other day.
Mr. Cornelius Van Scoy, a farmer of
North Salem, N. Y., was recently strangled
to death by getting a piece of boiled beef in
his throat. He was about eighty years of,
age,‘hnd highly respected.
Governor Joseph Francis, of the Pas~
samaquoddy tribe of Indiana, has just died
at the age oflltl. One of. the old fellow's
specialties was checker playing, and he
was known to every Maine loafer as pro-
foundly skilled in the game.
It rarely happens that a death occurs at
a funeral. Mr. Symonds. of Augusta,Mass.,
was seized with apoplexy whtle attending
the funeral of a friend, and died instantly.
He had celebrated the fortietb anniversary
of his wedding the night previous.
The spelling mania is taking queer shapes.
A Madison County (Ill.) gir ofi‘ers herself
as a prize to the one who outspells the oth-
ers. The trial is to come ofl in the district
school be ac, and 25 cents admission is to
be charge ,the money to go towards fur-
nishing a house for young couple.
They had high old times in the last Phil-
adelphia Democratic caucus. One man was
thrown out of“ a secondeslory window, and
a reporter speaks of the party champions
who “resorted to fisticufi's, punched, gauged
and banged each other, swearing and yell-
ing as they forcibly handled each olher‘s
e cs, noses, and upper and lower jaws."
his is the party that aspires to govern the
country,
- mannnnn.""
In Chicago. Ill.. 13th inst , at the residence of the
bride’s mother, by the Rev. Dr. Goodwin, )Ir,
Willie A. Curtis, formerly of Sorwalk, and Miss
Emma _. Barnes of Chico o,
In Bridgeport, . ay 13th. the Rev. S cncer If.
Bray, James E. Camp to Del a A. Brunt age, both
of Bridgeport. . -
In Banbnry 12th inst..by the Rev. Dr. Sloan. Mr
Geo. A Porter. of Bethel to Miss Mary A. Good-
win of Danbury. his 9th. by Rev. A. (1. Hubbard
Alfi‘ed M. Morgan to resident M. thdmau. all
“In iiifly' Mt at b n no bad l
gepor ,1 a y ev. _ w o insnn
Hike regory and linahf‘vedertck, both of B.
/
tr satisfied of
died rather suddenly, yestcr- '
I
7\
In this town, 12th inst., Alice Ratchtortl, aged 1
fear, 2 months, and 1 day. .
At anti; Not-walk, 12th inst , Livina Morton,
- e rs.
81 yrrmllllistltgcficld, May 5th, Mrs. Betsey Couch, aged
in Georgetown, May 7th, Mabel. youngest
daughter of Charles 5.. and Cornelia A. Gregory,
aged 3 years 4 months and 7 days. '
At Bat-neon, Cuba. Wednesday, April 28th, Capt.
George Bellows of Bridgeport, of the schooner
It. '1‘. Clark -aged 55 years,
In Fun-field, May 8d, of Consumption, Martha
A. Brown, aged 19 years.
y el£_g8t~rat-torcl, May 8th, A. L. Schmitt, aged it
In Bridgeport, May loth, Mar ' Ann, wife of
Robert Ross. aged 42 years. Mayymtn, Elmira R .
widow of the late John S. Emmons. aged 50 years
May 10th, Miss Augusta Cronenbcrger, eldest
daughter of Jose h Cronenlrerger, formerly of"
this cit . In Brit geport, May 10th, Mrs. Louisa
IL, wr ow of the late Wm. Bestick. aged 32 rears.
May 91h. Frank L.. son of G. W. and Julia M.
Hayden. aged 8 cars. At Lon Hill. May 0th,
Oeorglg Grant, on y child of Davrd (1., and Eliza-
beth . Finch, aged 10 months. q
A ril 25th, on board the steamship City of Pckin
ent egassuge from Japan to SanFraucisco, D.
Rtker ldcr, aged 36 cars.
In Stamford. May th, John W. Ferris, aged 06
Years. May 9th, Annie Lawrence aged at years.
April 22d, Susannah E. Bishop, aged 43 years.
'A ril 230, Hannah '1‘. Mcuuon. aged 22 years.
n Bethe], May 6th. Eli Hickok. aged 83 years.
In Ball’s Pond, New Fairfieid, May 6th, Alvali
s, Pearce. aged 7‘2 years.
In Danbur , May 6th, J ames Welch, aged 83
years. Mav 1 th. Francis P. O’Connor, aged 4 yrs.
In Bridgeport, May 14th, Miss Elizabeth 1. Cos
ling, aged 60 years.
L
OST—Moml'ay, May 3d, a. Black Cameo Pin,
either in Wilton or Nortvalk. 810 reward.
MRS. F‘. BELDEN, Norwalk.
s [Er-A LIGHT TOP BUGC Y in goo ' con'
Folditkm. Apply at this office. ' ’ u
A CARD.
I take pleasure in informing my friends that I
have made an engagement with the well-known
house of Lord lit Taylor. cor. Grand and Christie
St , New York, where I will be pleased to see.
them at any time and show them a complete stock
of Dry Goods, Carpets, and Furniture.
mo. W. A. BENEDICT.
\VANTED.
To purchase a small House and Lot, anywhere
between Norwnlk and Winnipztuk.
Address wrth particulars and terms, J. T. D.
Gaznr'rr. Orr-nor. emu
FOR SALE.
A lot of Good Building Stone—at low prices,
App! to
GEO. \yv. DRAM, East Ave. '
NOTICE.
HE inhabitants of the town of Norwalk, are
hereby notified and warned that there will
be a special. meeting of said town at the Town
House in said Nor-walk. on Saturday. the 010 day
of May. 1875, at 2% o’clock, in the afternoon. for
the purpose of conmdcrmg and acting upon the
fol lowmg ‘subjccts:
To .ubohsh. if thoucht best. the several School
Districts and assume control of; all the public
schools in town. - _
To elect the necessary school officers in case the
town so assumes control” of its schools. Authori-
zing anti empowering them to designate and limit
the studies t9 be pursued in the several schools as
the interests of the Schools and the public front
trme_to time may require. And also to elect com-
missionors to appraise the school property belong
ing_to the several school districts. and ascertain
the Indebtedness of the said districts. and adjust
in an eqtntable manner the interests of such dis-
tricts and of the town. To pass a vote in case the
several districts are not abo ished, authorizing the
School visitors of the town to employ all the touch-
e.s in the several schools. and transact any other
business regarding the interests of said schools
which may come before such meeting.
. NELSON TAYLOR.
}Sclcctmen.
JAMES W. HYA'I‘T,
ANDREWSELLECK,
Dated Nortvalk. May 17th. 1875.
Thur-stoma Ivory Pearl Tooth Powder
Is now admitted to be the best Dcntrifice known.
Used daily. it, will keep the, Teeth Sound, Clean
and White, the Gums Healthy, and the Breath
cannot injure the enamel, and is specially recom-
mended to those who having good teeth wish to
restore them.
Sold by all Drugglsts. 25 and 50 Cents per Bottle.
3m*20] WELLS d: ELLIOTT, 11 Gold St., N. Y.
A D J O U RN E D
AUCTION slants-r
[HANDED STOCK!
The following mentioned stock will be sold at
the FAIR GROUNDS,- NORWALK,
SATURDAY, MAY 22d,
at 2 o‘clock, p. m.,
Hambletoninn Stallion Prince.
Color Bay. sired liyjlay Hambletouian,hc by
Rysdlck’s Hamblctomun. Dam, Morgan Marc.
Surc foal getter.
Stallion Panic.
Sired by Boston Boy. Dam, Mcssepgcr Marc.
Panic is half-brother to George Miller. With but
little handling he has trotted better than 2:50.
Color, gray; possessetto: power and endurance.
Sure foal getter.
Bay flamnlctouian Colt,
coming four. \l’cll broken. Shows good speed.
Two Years Old Colt,
coming three. Sircrl bv Prince; dam. imported
Thoroughbred Mare. Winner of five races. Also
a BLOOD MARE. Imported thoroughbred Mare
“VIC,” with horse colt at side, by Panic, out of
above mentioned mare.
CHARLES J. KETC-IIUM, “’estport, Ct.
JAMES str'rorrunn, Auctioneer.
Personal Estate at Auction; ‘
ILL be sold at Public Auction, on Solid-day.
the 22d day of May. at l o’clock p. m., at the
late rcstdcnce of Ilantord Davenport, deceased.
the Personal Estate of said deceased. consisting of
bureaus, bedsteads, chairs, tables. stands, looktpg-
glnsses, carpets. kc" also beds and bedding, milk-
room and kitchen furniture: also farming utensrls,
two waggons, fire wood. .Szc.
It the weather should prove storm-(- on said day
the sale will be held out to followingdtlonday. .
1t." . . W. L. WARING, Executor,
New Canaan, May 15th,1575.
EPOR'I‘ of the condition of the FAIRFIELD
COUNTY NATIONAL BASH. at Nortvuln,
in the State of Connecticut, at the close of" busi-
ness, May lst, 1575.
R ESOL‘RC ES.
Loans and discounts. ............ . . . .. . .. $367,526.61
Ovcrdrnt‘ts ........ . . ........... _. .......... 1,521.82
U. S. Bonds to secure circulation ....... . 221,500.00
Due from approved Jr Reserve Agents... 46:91.39
Duc from other National Banks. . . . . 17,423.50
Due from State Banks and Bankcr 161.40
Banking House, Furnitttt‘! and Fixtures, 18,000.00
Current expenses and taxes paid 3.893.? I
Checks amt other Cash Items,. . . . 403.8
Bills of other National Banks ...... . . ,96'2.00
Fractional C urrency, including Nickels. . 197.07
Legal Tender Notes ..................... . 11,093.00
Redemption fund with U. S. Treasurer 5
per cent. of circulation ....... .. . . . . 10,000.00
707,480.53
LIABILITIES.
Capital Stock paid in. . . .. ............... $300,000.00
Surplus Fund.. . . ..... .. ........... .. 65.000110
Other undivided prolits.. . .. . . .. . .. . . 22,547.64
National Bank notes outstanding,_ . . 159 100.00
Dividends unpaid, ................... . . . 972.00
Individual deposits subject to check. . . .. 122.550.!“
Demand certificates of deposit .......... 2,693.13
Due to other National Banks. ............ 3,444.14
Due to State Banks and bankers.. . . . . . . . 73.03
707,480.83
State of Connecticut, County of Fair/told, s. s.
1, CHARLES 11. STREET. Cashier of the Fan-field
County National Bank, of Norwalk, C9nn., do
solemnly swear that the above statement is true to
the best. of my knowledge and belief.
CHARLES II. STREET, Cashier.
Sworn to and Subscribed before me this 13th day
of May. 1875. ALFRED H. CAMP,
Correct, attest, Notary Public.
1". ST.Jonx LOCKWOOD,
WILLIAM R. J Am 1:5,
JOSEPH W.Hnnnnr.r..
vapour of the condition of the NATIONAL
. BANK OF' NORWALR, at Norwalk. in the
State of Connecticut, at the close of business, May;
lst, 1575.
} Directors.
RESOURCES.
Loans and Discounts,
Overdrafts. . . .. . . .. . . .
. . . $209,401.16
127.51
300,000.00
U. S. Bonds to secure
27.726.11.-
Due from approved reserve agents. .
Due from other National Banks.. . . . . . . .. 16,096.“
Real Estate, Furniture and Fixtures... . . 10,650.00
Current. Expensesmnd Taxes paid,. . . . . . 3,459.34
Checks and other Cash Items, ........ . . . 462,53
Bills of other National Banks... . . .. . . ..... “2240.00
Fractional Currency including N1ckels,. . 193.07
ngal Tender Notes... . . ............. . . .,610.00
It emptien Fund with U. S. Treasurer 5
per cent. ofeirculation" . .. . . . . . . ._. . 13,412.00
$657,379.92
LIABILITIES.
Capital Stock paid in, ...... $100,000.00
Surplus Fund" . . . ...... 32.50000
Other undivided profits, 25,9 0.30
Nattonul Bank notes out-standlng,. . 261.250.00
Dividends unpaid...‘.. ..... 365-00
Individual deposits subject to check. . . . 5".6‘3-09
Demand certificates of deposit. . . .. ..... 739.95
Due to other National Banks,. . . .. . . . . 921 on
657,379.92
State of Connecticut. County of Fairflcltl. s. s.
I, R. B. CRAUFURD. Cashier ot' the above named
Bunk,do solemnly swear that the above state-
ment is true to the best of my knowledge and be-.
lief. R. B. CRAUFU RD, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 13th day
of May, 1815. ii DWA l! l) .P. WEED.
Notary Public.
Correct, attest,
Ennxnzun HILL. 1 .
SAMUEL Lt'xus, M.D. - Directors.
Enthu) P. Wurst), l
REPORT of the condition of the FIRST N A-
TIONAL BANK OF NEW CANAAN, at the
cIOsc of business, on the 1st 113 y of May, 1875:
. RESOURCES.
Loans and Discounts ...... .. ...... . $123,450.22
U. S. Bonds to secure circulation. . . .. . . . 100,000.00
Other Stocks, Bonds and Mortgages ..... 5,000,00
Due from approwdycserve agents. . . ... 16.81
Due from other National Banks. . ., ..... . 21,334.00
Due from State Banks and Bunkers. . . . 21,590.31;
Real Estate. Furniture and Fixtures ..... 7,095.81
Current cx cases and taxes paid ...... .. 1,521.00
Checks an other_Cush Items. . .. ..... 20,650.11
Bills of other Nauonai Banks ...... . . . 2-10.00
Fractional Currency, including nickels,. 75.64
Legal Tender Notes. - 7.56l.00
Rc cmption Fund with b. S. Treasurer - 4,500.00
$611,935.93
LIABILITIES. .
Capital Stock paid in . , ,. . . . .. . . . ...... . $100,000.00
Surplus Fund. . , . ......... . . 20,000 00
Ctlmr Undivlded Profits. .. . . . . 7,568.5"
National Bank Notes outstanding. . . .- ... $7,965.00
Dividends Unpaid. . ., ................ . . . 482.0“
Individual Deposits st ject to check . 513209.84
Demand Certificates ‘ Deposit , 1,200 00
Due other National Hanks.. , .. 26,560.64
Bills Payable,...,...,........ 20,000.00
' .. ~ — 3314.93.193
State of Connecticut, County of Fairfield, as.
1, S. 1'. ST. Jottx. Cashier of the above named
Bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement
is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
S. 1'. ST. JOHN. Cashier.
Subscribed and Sworn to before me this 15th day
or my, 1875.
NOAH W. IIOY’I‘, Notary Public.
Correct. attest, Canines BENEDtC't‘,
. Wrunuar G. WEBB, } Directors
uncompli- Baaa, l
Sweet. It; contains no acid or injurious substance.-d
'M'wvvwmvvw ...—Sewa—
“' Spelling ' Bee.”
MILITARY IEALL,
SOUTH .‘t’OlI‘tVAIJt', (JUNK,
Tuesday Euniu, 7137180375.
AT 7 3-2 09CLOIIK,
LIFE INSURANCE,-
(lllIGl‘SAI. WITH
The Continental Life
rescuer .. SfiitiPdii‘l,
l‘s.
t)!"
Eiarti‘ord, Conn.
For the Benefit of the Congrega-
(uuxp PRIZE.
' ‘Veirszter’s Dictionary,
A mnssrox, :41 CENTS.
.‘t’o Reserved. Rents.
COME ONE! . COME ALL !
AUNT POLLY BASSET’S
SINGIN SKEWL,
- 015mm rzovsra,
Tuesday Evening, liar 18111, ’75.
‘ 'rrcran's‘s s‘tn'ra' CENTS,’
.
Including Reserved Fonts. which can be secured
at chtl’s under the Opera House.
I. O. of G. ‘1’.
NOR WALK OPERA H0 55E
Tuesday & Wednesday, flay 25-26
nurmrarsnnur
Forthcbcucfit of Sortvaik Lodge, No. 100.
Tonsnav nvnxmn, may 25.111,
Will be. gi vcn the Great Moral Temperance Drama
1n throoActs, cntt.lc(i ,
FRUITS Of THE WINE GOP!
and the farce
“Lend Me Five shillings.”
Selections of Music by the Glee Club.
WEDNESDAY EVE’G May 26th.
Will be given ’I‘. S. Arthur’s great Moral Temper-
ance Drama, in live Acts, entitled
TEN NIGHTS Iii A BAH ROOM.
Singing by thc Glee Club each evening.
Come one, come all. and help the cause.
Admission 25 Cls. Balcony. 35 (Yrs.
Dears open at 7. Commence at 8 o'clock,
Tickets for sale at L. chd’s.
tame forth ye colored Complaints
THE COLORED FOLKS have their novcl
Spelling Bilatch,
in the TOWN HALL, on
Wednesday Evening, May 26th.
at 8 o‘clock. The prizes will be “The Life of the
D
/
coln.” and a Gold Piecc containing the Lord’s
Prayer, lst, ‘2d and 3d Prizes. . Selected pieces will
be sung at intgrvals. Atlmrssron only 1:3 cents.
5,000 We -
AT ‘ AUCTION mm , uoawsnr.
Thursday & Friday. May 20 & 2|,
Sale at 2:30 p. m., on Main St, at Store next
Connecticut Hotel.
ROSES, VERBENAS, COLEUS, GERA-
NIUMS, &C., and a large collection of BAS-
KET, VASE & ORNAMENTAL LEAVED
PLANTS. Sale to continue in evening,
ImlS ALEX. MEAD, Greenwich, Conn_
Mrs. J'. B. Betts
Would invite the attention of the Ladies of Xer-
u’alk, to her attractive assortment of
r . .'
I'l'muncd Bonnets
AND
Round. Hats .
Norwalk, May 17th, 1875.
NEW STYLES PHOTOGRAPHS
AT WHITNEY’S,
FOB; TPE SUMMER OF 1875.
Beautiful Imitation Porcelain,
$5.00 each.
Promenade,
or Full Dress and Full Length Portraits, .3.
Cabinet Medallion Photographs,
. $3.00.
Berlin and Shadow Cards,
$5.00 per dozen.
And very good Cards without; Shadow, 54 per doz.
2&0 . E. T. \VHITBEY,
FRANCIS .1. 111033017,
Draper and Tailor.
A choice so lcc tion of new and fashionable goods
constantly on hand
Room. No. l, Gazette Building.
ISTRIC'I‘ 0F NORWAL1{.,ss. Probate Coma,
May 1711]. 1875.
Estate of LEVI CLARK, late of Not-walls, in
said district, deceased. .
The Court of Probate for the district of New nlk
hath limited and allowed six months from the'date
uereot. for the creditors of said estate, to ex‘uibit.
their claims for settlement. Those who negle ct to
present their accounts, properly attested, within
said time. will be de'tnrrcd a recovery. All per.
sons inttebtco to said Estate are requested to make
immediate navmcnt to
10$ 0L1 VIA CLARK, Administration
ISTRICT OF NORWAL1{,ss., Probate Court,
May 14th. A. D.. 1375.
Estate of WILLIAM FRANCE, late of Nor.
walk, in said District, deceased. ‘
. The Court of Probate for the District of'Nortvaik
hath limited and allowed six months from the date
hereof, for the creditors of said Estate. to exhibit
their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to
present their accounts. properly attested, \vithin
said time. will be dcbavred a recovery. All persons
indebted to said Estate tire rcqucstc to make 1m.
mediate payment to
3:20 IAR’I‘HA FRANCE, Adminstrntrix.
ISTRIC'I‘ OF NORWALK, ss. Probate Court
May mu. A. D. 1875.
Estate of HEZRON L. AYRES, late of New
Canaan. in said District, deceased.
OttnnttnD—That the Administrator exhibit his
Administration account to this Court: for adjust-
ment. at the Probate Office in Nortvnlk. on the 7111
day of June, 1875, at9p’clock, forenoon ; and that.
all persons interested in said Estate may be non-
llctl thereof,the said Administrator will post a copy
of this order on the sign-post in snttl New Canaan.
neurcstlhc place where the deceased last dwelt, at
cost 10 days before said 7111 dny~of June.
“:20 GEORGE A. DAVENPORT, Judge.
ISTRIC’I‘ OF NORWAth, ss. Probate Court
May mu a. 1)., 1375. . -
. Estate of x alums J ONES, late or new Canaan
in said District. deceased. _ . . _ .
Orwnnrzu.—'.1‘hat the Administrator exhibit his
Administration account to this Court for adjust-
ment, at the Probate ofilrc in N01 walk, on the 7th
do ‘ of‘Juuo, 1875.ut 10 o’clock, forcnoon {and that
all el‘SOllS interested in said Betatc may he noti-
tlct thereof, the said Administrator “'1“. most a
copy of this order on the Sign post. in sat Lew
Canaan. nearest the place where the deceased last
ll\\'l.‘ll,ilb least ten (lays before said 7th day of J unc
lt‘.".l CEORGL A. DAVENPORT. Judge.
DISTRICT OF RIDGEFIELD, ss. Probate Court
May 8th, 1375.
Estate of ALBERT OSBORN,late of Ridgcfield,
in said District, deceased. , . ‘ .
The Court of Probate for the D1 strict of Ridge-
tield, hut-h limited and allowed srx months from
the date hereof. for the Creditors of stud estate,
represented insolvent, in. which to exhibit their
claims thereto; and has appointed Hiram Rey-
nolds of ltltigcflcld, and Lewis W right 01' Danbury.
Commissioners to receive and examine said claims.
Certified by IIIRAM Ii. SCOTT, Judge.
The subscribers give notice thir'tthcy shall meet
t the house of Benjamin-D. Norris in said Bulge-
flcltl, on the 26th day of June, and 3th day of Nova.
1875, at 9 o’clock in the torcnoon or each of. soul
days. for the purpose of attending on the business
of sum .l‘lpl)€ritn\tl‘nlgti:‘th'\'OI DS
II t , .o _ ., , I - - .
LEWIS WRIGHT, . ’ Commisswnets.
'All ner'sonseitnidigted to sat‘dtestate are requatetl
tomalte mm a spa men 0 _
4m BEXJAMIX . NORRIS. Admtwmtor: ,
. tional Church. 1
; Xot only ; ircs issumxcn rot: .\ Dmuxr’rn Pn-
2t20
Great Charles Sumner.” “Life of Abraham Lin-
iliE Elitlfltllii ifiSUEt’tiiOE‘ POllOl
1:101) at. a Low Run or? ,1'nt‘.mt.‘.‘.z, but also
- tiuuantees multinationals,
Thereafter, equal at. some ages to more than one-
lutlt the Annual Premium previously puitl . tlma
rcmovntg some of the more serious objections to
the old forms of Life 1 nsurancc
(um. xxx) INVESTIGA'I‘l-J.
411130 0. E, WILSON, Agent.
floats and nieces,
" Tliilliiiltiti BAGS.
Call and See Us.
Bargains !
Bargains l
. Bargains!
MORE CHEAP SHOES. _
“BEATS ALL" HOW CHEAP.
J. Sc ’1'. COUSIX'S
0
All kinds, slytts and prices.
7:1T’lrs s. FACT. GOOD PLACE TO
;, BUY snons,
T i .\T '
i A. ll. sort as its.
OPERA HOUSE BLOOK,
_ House.
A. II. HOY’I‘. J. F. RUSCO.
ATED.
‘0)”: clean, old meadow or lied Top Ifav, of
1 best quality, Apply at Gazette Cflicc.
HAY WA
name name Sirens !
Clothing '
J.
Norwnik. Conn. 1:3:
!
l
Beg to call attention to the
[Milli-EST STOCK OF
AND
0 cup of. s
ever sold in I‘x'orvvalk.
Our stock, but make special mention of
ash Stilts,
BLAOK OOSHOIERES,
Gray Dress Goods,
PLAID DRESS GOODS,
' AND
DRESS GOODS
of all the latest styles, to which we are daily
adding the.
Novelties of the Season.
PARASOLS,
PARASOLS,
_‘ PARABOLS,
direct from the manufacturers.
A nice line of
SUMMER. DRESS SILKS 1
Look at our
READY-MA DE
Cosimo-res and
lirap’tletc Secures.
PRICES REDUCED IN
IN GRA IN,
' 1111REE-PLI’
' AND
BRUSSELS
Oarpetings.
o
a , , .
. Animmensc stock or these Goods on hand,
WILICILWB desire to reduce, and will offer ex'o
tm inducements to Caslr Buyers. ' '
utuutut uttu
iii ttli
! ‘ . ~ . L ' ' 4 ‘ v ‘1' I :5 ‘m
Hawthorn hedges are blossoming. “ Aunt Petty ls'aasws Singing Shawl.” on! lTEMS. Reduction of Foreitrn Postage. a 3% B _ ,3; c, . ‘ ‘ , . . I ‘
...—.... - Wasnmerozr, May lit-The postmaster- WWW“... M ....... m.,... g’fbfifiifiémefiffi, ft flew and miragfiyg {3% 3mm in ftfiilfie i0 Belmqueni Tax POYEIS,
List 18173.
00K AT THIS COLUMN after this for prep-
_ Privy advertised for sale for taxes, list 1543. I
intend to begin next: week to deal largely in Real
Estate. A word to the Wise is sufficient.
JOHN F. RAYMOND, Collector,
fill!) List; 1571;.
Tax Collector’s Sale.
0T1 CE is herebv given that the underslngcd,
A under and by virtue of a certain Tux Warrant ,
duly executed and signed by proper authority. ttnu
directed to the undersigned, commanding him to
levy and collect ol'CIIARLES CUDLIPP and other
persons named in the rare book on list to said tvnr-
rant annexed; their several proportions of the sum
total as therein stated, said sum bein a tax or as-
sess montvugrecd upon by the inhabitants of the
town of hot-walk. regularly and legally assembled.
to \vtt: on thcdth (lay of December, A. 1).. 1573, met.
for the. purposc'ol' providing for the indebtedness
oi soul Town List of 1878,11-vles upon and will sell
at Public Auction. at the premises hereinafter dc-
scrtlmd. on the 15th day of July. A. D., 1875, at. 2
o’clock. p. m.,.so much of the following described
real estate, of Charles (,‘utuipp situated in suit!
town of Nortvulk, in Rowayton, late Five Mile
River, so called, bounded northerly by Sammie
and others, easterly by land of Charles L. Ray-
mond. southerly by land of Knutvlton and Peter
Decker, and westerly by highway or river, as will
raise. the sum of Nine Donlars $9.00) that being
the proportion ol the said Charles Cudlipp ot' the
sum total in said list, together with the charges of
levy. sale. &c.
JOHN F. RAYMOND. Tax Collector, List 1873.
Dated at; Nortvulk. May SUI, 1575. 3t1£t
'E‘ax Collector’s Sale.
OTICE is hereby gtvcn that the undersigned
1 under and by virtue of a certain Tux Warrant.
duly executed and signed by proper authority, and
directed to the undersigned, commanding him to
levy and collect of Charles Van Pelt. amt other .
persons named m the rattcbook on list. to said Wur-
rant annexed. their several proportions of the sum
total, as therein stated, said sum being a tax or as-
sessmcnt agreed upon by the inhabitants of the
town of Nortvuik-rcgulurty antllegaily assembled
on the nth day of December, A. D..12573,mct for the
purpose of providing for the Indebtedness of said
totvu list. of l871i. lcvtcs upon and wtliscil at public
Auction. at; the Sign I'ost in Norwulk at South
Nortvulk. so calico. on 5th day 01 August A.D.,1575.
at 10 o‘clock, a. in. so much of the following dc-
scribcti Property, consisting of one Oyster lot of
Charles Van Pelt. situated in said Town of Nov-
walk and bounded Northerly by R. 1“. Becker,
Easterly by William E. :eynoldmAsaflill, George
2". Warren, and J. Byxbee nnu Westerly by John
1’. chull', as will raise the sum of ninety nine cents
(30.90) that. beingthe pro wrtion of the said Charles
Van Pelt of the sum turn in said list together with
the charges of” lcv, sale, the. '
JOHN F. RAYMON l),'I‘ax Collector List of187zi.
Dated at Nortvaik, May, 17, 1875. iii-:0
TAX CGLLECTOR’S SALE. _
OTICE is hereby given, that. the undersigned.
l.’ under and by virtue of a certain Tux
Warrant. duly executed and signed by proper
authority. and directed to the undersigned,
commanding him to levy and collect or Wil-
Ilillll 1’. Waring. and other tersons named in
the rate book, no the list to sai warrant: annexed,
their several proportions of the sum total. as
therein stated, said stuns, being 1 tax or assess
ment agreed upon by the inhabitants ot‘tthotvn of
Norwalk. regularly and legally asscmblul towit:
on the 5th day of December, A. D. 1573, met for the
putposc OI providing for the indebtedness of said
town list of lo73,1evied upon and will sell at Public
Auction, at the premises hereinafter describe r. or.
the 2nd day of August, A. D. 1875. at 2 o’clock 1'.
LL, so much of the following described Real las-
Late of William P. Waring situated in stud Nor-wall;
at. South Nortvulk so called bottnuctl Northerly.
about forty feet on land of Francis W. Lemour.
Easterly on land of Stephen Ii. Wilcox. Sotttherly
about. fifty feet on highw-uy art! Westerly by other
land of Sarah G. Waring as will raise the sum of
Two Dollars and Seventy cents. 132.70), that being
the proportion of the said William P. Waring or“
the sum total in said list. together it ith the charges
of levy, sale, etc. JOHN P. RAYMOND.
Collector on list of1873.
Norwalk. May 17th. 1875.
Tax Collector’s Sale.
IquTICE is hereby given that the undersigned
under and by virtue of a certain Tax Warrnnt
dut executed and signed b the proper authority
ant directed to the traders ,, cu commanding him.
to lcv . and collect of Ernest w. S.:Talm:ttlge,
and other persons named in the rate-book on list to
suit! nonhuman-nested, their several proportions 01'
the sum tomb, as therein stated, said sum being a
tax or assessment agreed upon by the inhabitants
ot’thc town of Norwalk. regularly and legally as»
sembled. to \vitton the 8th do y of December. A21).
157:. men for the pttrpOsc of provttltng for the m-
dcbtcdncss of Said Town List, of 1873, levies up-
on and will sell atpPublic Auction, at the Sign Post:
in Nol‘Walkfit. South Nor-walk, so called, on the 5th
dav of August, A. 1)., 1875, at 10 o’clock, u. In... so
much of the t‘ollowmg described property, consrst-
in;" of one oyster lot of Ernest W. S. Talmadgc.
sifuatcd in said town of Norwalk, and bounded
Northcrly by plantation of‘chry Holmes, Luster-
ly by plantation of William J. Stevensn Sontheriy
by plantation of Charles Smith and it ester-1y by
plantation of Nicholas B. Post, containing two
acres, more or loss. as will raise the sum 01 ninety-
ninc cents .99 that being the proportion of the
said Ernest W. b. Talmadgc. of the sum total in
said list together with the charges of levy, salc,&c.
JOHN I“. :AYMON‘ 1), Tax Collector, list 183. -
Dated at Not-walk. May 17th, 1875.
T. §oonnncnonts SALE.
OTiCE is hereby given, that the undersigned
A under and by virtue of a certain ‘ l‘ax
warrant, duly executed, and Signed b '
proper authority, and directed to the untierstgne ,
commanding him to levy and collect 01 Mary B.
Benton. and others named 1D the .rate book, on
the list to said warrant annexed, their several pro-
portions of the sum total,:ts therein stated. said
sums beings. to): or assessment agreed upon by
the inhabitants of the Town of horwalln‘ regu-
larly, and leg ally nsscmhled,to out :—on the sth day
of December. A. D. 1873. met for the purpose of
providing: for the indebtedness of stud town list of
1873,1cvies upon and will sell at Public Auction,
at, the premises hereinafter described, on the ith
day of August), A. D. 1575, at 2o‘clock p. m., so
much of the following described Real Estate of
the aforesaid Mary B. Bouton. srtuatedan said
town of Norwulk. at South Norwzuk, so called,
sa'_ tract being thirty-five {35] feet front and forty
[40 feet; rear and havingadepth of one hundred
and eighty [180] feet, more or less, tvtth allthc
buildings thereon standing. bounded northerly by
land of Joseph Bantam-easterly on flanrlproscph
Benton. smttherly onlnnd of Seymourjxnnpp and
westerly on highway, as will raise the sum of fifty
[50] cents. that being the proportion of the said
Mary R. Danton of the sum total, In said list, to‘
gather with the charges of levy, sale. Sq.
JOHN F. RAYMON D. Tax Collector-dist of 1873;.
Dated at Nortvnlk, May 17th, 1375. 3:20
Tax Col lector’s Sale.
NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned,
,_ under and by virtue of a certain tax warrant
dniv executed and signed by proper authority,:tnd
directed to the undersigned. commanding him to
levy and collect of William H. Wilmot, and other
pcvSOns named in the rate book. on the list to said
warrant annexed their several proportions of the
sum total as therein stated.said sum being a tax or
assessment agreed upon by the Inhabitants of the
town of Not-walk. regularly and legally assembled,
to wit:—Un the 8th day of December. 1373, me:
101‘ the purpose of providing for the indebtedness
of said town list of 1373, levies upon and Will sell
at Public Auction, at. the premises hereinafter
described on the 3d day of August. A. D., 1375,.at 2
o’clock, p. 111.. so much of the follotvtng described
real estate of the aforesaid William H. Wilmer,
situated in said Noru'alk. at Bells’ Island. so call-
ed. containing one rood. more or less. bounded
northerly by Farm Creek, easterly by land of
F~mrcis R. Stevens, southerly, by contemplated
highway. and Westerly by highway known- as
Bell’s island Road. as wrll raise the sum of Two
Dollars and Ninety-seven’ccnts. 2971 that being
the proportion of the said William H. Wilmot or'
“’0 cannot enumerate all the attractions in
Van. Hooscar (it. Amblgrj‘l
the sum total in said list, together with all charges
of levy. sale. (kc. ' .
JOHN F. RAYMOND. Tax Collector, list of 1873.
pitted at Not-walk, May 17th, 1575.
-..
Wnsrronr. Conn.. May lat, 1875.
THE c—cputfnership between Wm. 1.. Coley and
Wm. C. Staples and George H. Taylor. under
the name of Staples .0. Co. is this day dissolved by
mutual consent. All accounts due the said firm
must be settled without: delay. Wm. L. Coley is
authorized to settle the some. -
Wit. L. COLBY.
War. C, Srarnns,
U r20. II. TATLDR.
The business will'bc continued by the subscrib-
er hereafter. and everything needed for- Building
and House Findings. also Fertilizers—1n fact,
everything usually kept by the old concern. will be
furnished at as low' prices, as can he had in this
State. 11. STAPLES.
A ‘I‘ .
STEt‘ii‘i BROTHERS,
Sixth Avenue (is Twenty-Third St.
367 110 371
Sixth :- vc. W. 23d St Sixth Ave
N E “T Y 0 ll! K ,
You will, at all times.-find an
Infill-SSE A ND UNEQUALLED ASSORTIIENT
OF THE MOST DESIRABLE and FASHION-
ABLE GOODS
, in every one of their numerous departments, at
: prices
FULLY 20 PER CENT. LESS
than any other house in thocity.
Black and Colored Silks.
sun Umbrellas and Patasols.
Trimmings aud‘ Fringcs.
Laces and Embroidci'les
Millinery Depau‘ments.
An immense and attractive assortment of FRENCH
and AMERICAN CHIP KOUS D HATS tutti BON-
hhTs; SI‘RAW GOODS FUR. LADIES, MISSES,
and CHILDRnX; FINES 1' FREN 3H FLOWERS;
GROS GRAIN AN 1) DAMMASSEE BONNET’I‘
RIBBONS; SASII RIBBIINS in great variety Hut
Scarfsfiilk Ties and Scarfs, Daoummsec Silks. Gros
tie Suez and Turquoise for trimming at unusually
attractive prices.
“arise Furnishing Goods.
white Goods.
Hosiery and Gloves.
Toilet Articles.
Fancy Goods.
1- pg
ales.” and Children’s Furnishing
— Ospaumenls. _
01; the second floor of 367 Sixth Avenue the
largest and finest selection 01' LADIES’ AND
MISSES’ uxrinuua amassed): r‘ax'rs WEAR,
CHILDREN’S I’IQUI‘J GARMENTS in ttll styles
and sizes, Lit-111223" MORNING WRAPPLRS.
coRSli'I‘a, SHIRTS, and I’ArII‘JRS, Children‘s
Laco't'ups, Linen and Lawn Suits.
.tt extraordinarily Low Prices.
l
Gem 5’ 7" varnishing Goods.
Gossamer and uanze Undertvea r.
Russia Leather Goods.
Paris and Vienna Fans.
The 23d street. line of cars and stages which in-
tersects every city conveyance pass their store
every two minutes, thus making their establish-
ment, the most centrally located “11!! easiest of at:-
cuss m the city.
N0 lMPOR'I‘UNfi’i‘h‘ TO REY.
Every article being freely shown, whether you
deem: to purchase or not.
STERN BROTHERS,
' _ Sixth Avenue and Twenty-Third Street.
NEW YORK.
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