gigantic genetic
Tuesday. J une 15th,'1875.
Ebenezer Hill.
Norwalk againmonrns the loss of one of
hei- most prominent. and valued, citizens.
Ennuiazun Him. died at his residence, of
pneumonia, at clcvcn o’clock on Thursday
morning last, in the seventy-eighth year of
his age. He hadbeen in usual good health
to within a few days of his departure, when
riding from Fairfield, in the evening air, in
. abuggy and without adequate wrapping,
he took a severe cold, which has ended hi3
long and active life. Mr. Hill was born
and passed his early boyhood in' Redding.
Here he alternately worked upon the farm
and taught school, till he drifted abroad and
made his first venture in the lumber busi-
ness. This venture proved a success and
laid Cc foundation of his subsequent for--
tuuc.. We well remember hearing him and
the late Chas. Isaacs, recount the circum-
stance that he, Mr. Isaacs, was the only man
’in Norwalk, at that early period, who
dared assist him to a credit of three hun-
dred dollars, to pay on his first sloop-load
of lumber. Of New England parentage,
and reared among the hard and rugged hills
of Redding, he imbibed those stern New
England traits of simple tastes, rigid econo-
my, resolute industry, and perfect honesty..
Those conspicuous characteristics of his
vouth never forsook him during all the long
years of his most active and.arduous life.
Reverses he had, many and severe, but these
only seemed to stimulate him to renewed
endeavor, and it sopn came to be known to
all with whom he had business relations
' that Eben. Hill’s promise wasas good as
his note or bond.' Nothing within the
possibilities of human endeavor was ever
permitted to postpone even, any business
obligation. It is not surprising, therefore“
' that all men reposed unlimited confidence»
in him, for they felt sure that in some way,_
he would certainly and promptly meet
every engagement.
Mr. Hill established his lumber business,
first here in, Norwalk, in 1825. Taking a
partner the next year be secured a yard at
Albany, that he might the better avail him-
self of tlfe advantages of that market as a
purchasing depot, and his personal atten-
tion was given to both establishments in
turn. Ultimately he sold out his business
here to the late Ms. Chas. Thomas and de-
voted himself to his Albany interests.
In the year 1849 he removed his family
from Albany to Norwalk .and took posses-
sion of the “Kidney place,” on .West
Avenue. This has ever since been his most
happy and hospitable home. Withdrawing
from further personal management ,of his
Albany business and becoming in fact as
well as desire, a citizen of the town he
always loved best, and he at once launched
into various enterprises promotive of its
welfare and business advancement. It was
his resolute energy and .capital more than
all others, which first organized and then
carried the Norwalk Lock Company
‘through its first years of financial embarass-
ment. Of this corporation he was for many
years President and managing director.
The same precisely may be'said of the Nor-
walk Iron Works, of which corporation he
was long President and chief financial sus-
tainer. He was among the foremost, in the
establishment of the Bank of Norwalk, and
continued its President up to the hour of
his death. Public spirited and enterprising
to a large degree, he was ever ready to ven-
ture upon and into anything which his pru-
dent forecast led him to believe would be
promotive of the public good, even if not
surely remunerative to the individual capi-
talist. The Danbury and Norwalk Rail-
road was an enterprise of this later charac-
ter at the time of itsjnception, and his con-
nection with it, and long its President, is an
illustration in point. Trustee of ‘our Savings
Bank, Treasurer of our Fire Insurance Com-
pany, and on building committees of church
and school, referred‘to, and deferred to, in
camplex matters of business, and as arbi-
trator of disputes in public meetings, or as
our representative in the State Legislature,
his clear perceptions of the right, and his
infiexible,inexorable integrity never forsook
him. If to any, he ever seemed harsh and
severe in holding them to the strictest. ac-
countability in business matters, it was
always to he remembered, he never demand-
ed more from another than he exacted from
himself. He always hewed to the line and
never deviated from the straight line of the
plummet. Do we exaggerate then, when we
say that Norwalk mourns the loss of one of
_her most valued citizens? Indeed might
we not, without exaggeration, say the most
valuable of her citizens? His industry,
care, and superior business judgment se-
cured for him their just and natural reward
in the accumulation of ample means, but
his resources were always at the service of
his fellow-men, or the institutions founded
for and promotive of the prosperity of Nor-
walk. His money was never‘hid under a
bushel, or let to impede public improve-
ments, or concealed to evade a just share in
the public burdens of taxation. All in all,
he was a man whose like, we fear, we may
not. often look upon again. ~
While first in Norwalk, and in the main-
rity of his manhood, Mr. Hill was married
to Miss Anna Lyon, of Fairfield. To them
four daughters and three sons have been
given, all of whom now live to mourn the
loss of one of the most wise, yet tenderand
indulgent of fathers ; while the flill measure
of the bereavement of the stricken mother,
no words can express.
One of. Mr. Hill's cherished. hopes wa‘s
that the town might be induced t9 purchase
the Lockwood mansion, sell off the surplus
grounds and retain the edifice for public use.
He 8‘ in this a sure bond of union
between the two somewhat rival sections
and a future pulling together for mutual
prosperity, rather than apart, to the injury
of bothsections, and to his far-seeing and
sagacious vision, the investment was one
that would abundantly pay our tax-payers,
while givingto the town a public hall and
public office rooms, unequalled by any in
the world. We wish that his life_might
have been prolonged to have realized his
fond hope, but God’s ways are not as our
ways and we must submit to the Omnipo-
tent will.
For many years Mr. Hill had been an
earnest and consistent member of the First
Methodist church and there as well as in
the community, will his “loss be most deeply
felt, yet sincerely ‘. as his death will he
mourned by our whole population. we
have left to us the consolation that few at-
tain so ripe an old age, with activities and
faculties unimpaired, and dying, leave be-
hing so rich a legacy of good deeds and a
memory so without spot or blemish.
All the stores _and {places of business in
the Borough along the route of the funeral
procession were fittingly closed as a mark
of respect and esteem for the deceased by
the business "men _of the place.
Funeral of Mr. Hill.
The funeral was attended _at the First M.
E. Church, of which the deceased was a'
member. As the sad procession entered,
the funeral service was read by the Rev.
Mr. Thomas. ‘ ' The remains which were en-
caaal in a rich cloth covered casket, were
placed within the chancel. The pulpit was
occupied by Revs. Messrs. Pease, Thomas,
and Goodsell, Mr. Simonson, the Pastor; and
Dr. Scudder, of New York. Col. F. St.- '
John Lockwood acted as Usher. Rev. Mr.
Goodaell opened the services by reading
from the 29th and 90th Psalms. , Rev. 'Mr. '
Pease then read the hymn,which he an-
nounced was a favorite of the deceased-r.
"A Charge .to keep I have.” Prayer by
Rev. Mr. :Thomas, when Mr. Goodsell again
read from the 15th chapter of 1st Corinthi-
ans. Rev. Dr. _Scudder then gave out the
bymu,“Wheu lean read my title clear,"
e and followed it .
vent address, giving an outline of the char-
acter of the deceased as he had known him
for many years-first as his pastor at Alba-
ny and subsequently as a guest 'at his hos-
pitable Norwalk home. He stated the most
prominent characteristics of the deceased
to be his positive convictions. He. had abso-
lute convictions as to what was right, true,
and best, and dared always to avow and
maintain them. To him, these convictions
were as imperative and absolute as God’s
decrees, and he knew no wavering. His
honor and integrity were also absolute. Of
him it might be said his word was better than
hifibond. It was a strange fact that ofa large
family, and living to an old age he was the
first to die. .He had no doubt among the
sincerest mourners would be found the wide
ow and orphan whom he had labored to
assist. The large assembly of men of busi-
ness attested the respect they felt for an as~
sociate whose honor_and integrity were un-
impcachable. He hated shams and abhorrcd
deceits, and a more loving husband and
parent could not be found.
Rev. Mr. Pease followed in a brief ad-
dress. Thc pastor then gave out the hymn.
“How blest the righteous when they die."
The choir was composed of six singers and
the org an was presided at by Stephen Hatch,
Esq. —At the close of the services an oppor-
tunity was given to view the remains.
when the solemn procession moved to
Union Cemetery where as the sun was de-
scending in the western sky, his body was
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Exennt Parallel.
The l'arallcl- Railroad, after long years of
rials and tribulations has gone the way of
all the earth, and is now a thing of the
past.
Warner, Esq, a receiver or undertaker to
prepare the remains for sepulchure.
Warner will immediately qualify by giving
the required $20,000 bonds, and proceed to
the performance of his duties, whatever
they may be. The New York and Eastern
or Parallel has been a. child of many sor-
rows, and perhaps it is we,
be scpulchered. But whoe
projtct ofanother railroad out of New York
into Connecticut (lead—is greatly mistaken.
It is one of the certain things of the
future.
Judge Beardsly has appointed Levi
Mr.
al it should
er thinks the
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The advent of Julie, the month of roses
and strawberries, seems to have stimulated
the niatrimonially inclined hereahouts, as
the past week has witnessed the consumma-
tion of an unusually large number of nup-
‘tials.
m
The scholars of the Center school, made a
very appropriate and timely presentatation
of silver ware, to Miss Lucy A. Fairbanks,
on the occasion of her marriage last Wed-
nesday, to our junior of the GAZETTE. The
gift was intrinsically valuable, but a bun-
dred-fold more so, as expressive of the kind
and grateful remembrance of the children.
An overture on the organ was played by
"or.
of departed worth.
by his pastor Rev. Mr. Simonson.
the country were in attendance. ,
lovingly laid away to rest and his tomb be-
dcwed with the tears of as many and as sm-
cerc 'mourners as ever wept over the grave
The services at the grave were conducted
Large numbers of prominent citizens of
New York, Danbury,and other sections of
The June Fair.
A Horticultural Fair is to be held under
the auspices of the Fairficld County_ Agri-
cultural Society, next week Wednesday
and Thursday. This show is to embrace
Fruits, Flowers, Garden Vegetables, and all
matters appertaining to Horticulture and
rural art. We trust the projectors of the
enterprise will be more than rewarded by
the support given this their first experi-
ment. That as much good and even greater
delights may be secured at such an exhi-
bition, than at the general show in the fall,
we do not doubt. It is left for the people to
make such an exhibition as shall be both
pleasant and profitable, and we do not
doubt their purpose so to do.
The officers and committees are doing
everything possible to make the occasion a‘
pleasant as well as successful one. Half the
Grand Stand’has been parted off and set
apart for the. accommodation of ladies, to
which no gentleman unless accompanied by
ladies, will be admitted.“ ,
It the weather should prove stormy
the days advertised for the fair, it wil
postponed until thelnext fair day.
The package expressmen had a hearing
in Hartford on Saturday on the motion to
issue attachments upon the N. Y. N. H. do H.
R. R. for contempt in ,not respecting the ~
court’s injunction restraining he company
from appraising the passage 0 the express-
men with their packages over their road.
The Judge maintained the injunction but
declined to order the prayed for attachment.
This is virtually a triumph for the road and
defeat for the boys. They have active and
expert lawyers employed, .however, and
they will no doubt devise some other meth-
ods of redress. The question is at best a
complicated and vcxatious one in its legal
as well as practical bearings.
m
_ A white frost was observable in many lo-
calities about town yesterday morning, and
the day was throughout one of genuine Mt.
Desert July and August kind.
Capt. Stephen Hoyt & Sous sold a thou-
sand white-wood or tulip trees to a custo-
mer who set them out on his place last sea-
son with especial care. They grew finely
during the summer but the rigors of the past
winter killed them all.
The late severe winter has killed many of”
the small fruits hereahouts. _ Strawberries,
raspberries, and grapes sufl‘ercd especially.
Young pear trees were very generally in:
jured. , '
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”ii a nother column will be found the an
nouncement of Prof. Gibson’s Annual Con-
cert. It will be seen that he has rare talent
engaged for this and we be do hope that our
people will for once turn out and patronize a
first class concert and thus do away with the
slur so often applied that no that CI'lSS en-
tertainment can get a paying house in Nor-
walk. The people on this occasion owe to
themselves as well as to the gentleman who
is getting up the Concert, that there should
be a crowded house on the evening of the
concert.
Bren Ann—Prof. Cromwell is to exhibit
his rare and delightful Art treasures at the
1st M. E. Church, South Norwalk, this
week commencing, on Wednesday evening
Those who witnessed his exquisite views at
Lockwood’s Hall some time since, wil be,
even more eager than bthcrs for his return.
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The Fire Insurance Association offer a
$1,000 reward for the apprehension’of the
rascal who fired Lounsbury lb Bros. mantis
factory. See adv.
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The Burnside Guards invite prizes which
may be sent to Capt. Crowe,_to be competed
for; Wednesday, when this fine company are
to have their annual parade and shoot. In
the evening they give a strawberry festival
at Military hall.
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Wm. G. Thomas, Esq., long Mr. Hill’s
Albany business partner was present at the
funeral of his associate and friend, as were
also Revs. Messrs. Goodsell, and Thomas,
former pastors of his church.
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The Independent base-ball club play'a
match game of ball with the Rip-Raps of
Westport, on Wednesday the 16th for the
silver ball, on the Independent’s grounds
Game to be called at 3. p. m.
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Thomas Galbraith, Herdsman for Morris
Ketchum, Esq, expects to leave for Europe
in a few days for the purchase of still more
of those monster Short Horns. Mr. G. _is
master of the situation and the animals he
will purchase will do no discredit to the
Ketchum estate.
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That isa charming row of -elms set out
many years ago along the front of Union
Cemetery. .Had this attractive feature then
been extended around the north side how
much more attractive would the additional
shade render this locality.
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The General Association of Connecticut
will hold its one hundredth and sixty-sixth
annual meeting in the First Congregational
church, Danbury, Tuesday and Wednesday,
the 15th and 16th. The opening session
will be at' 11 o’clock of Tuesday. Rev.
Horace Winslow, of Willimantlc, will
preach the “Condo ad Olcrum” at 7:30 Tues-
day evening. Prayer mceting Wednesday
morning from 8:30 to 9:15. The Sacrament
of the Lord’s Supper will be celebrated at 3
p. m., of Wednesday. '
Topics for discussion, chosen last year
and assigned to the speakers named, are as.
followe: » '
let, The experience essential to Christaiu
life—Prof. Samuel Harris, ‘D. D., of New
Haven, 0. E. Daggctt,D.-D., of New Lon-
don, Rev. Edward Hawes, of New Haven.
2d, The growing brevity of the pastoral
relatio‘n,the causes ofit, and the responsi-
bility for these causes as shared by minis-
ters and churches-alley. J. W. Beach, Rev.
L. Perrin, Rev. J. W. Hubbell.
3d. Giving as a part of’ worshim—Rev.
Leonard Bacon, D. D., Rev. B. Smith, _Rev.
E. E. Rankin, D. D. ' ‘
4th, On the true elements of pulpit power
vRev. NHL-Burton, D. D., Rev. Ira Petti-
bone Rev. Willis S.‘ Coltona
Prof. Gibsonou the occasion of the marriage
‘of Miss Nettie Camp, daughter [of S. R. P.
Camp, Esq, at St. Paul’s last Thursday.
Her Sabbath School class presented the
fair bride with a richly decorated case con-
taining sets of solid silver spoons, &c.,:as a
memento of their love and benediction
upon her marriage and departure. Mr.
Ferris the fortunate groom is a citizen of
Troy, N. Y., butis from a whilom Darien
family.
Second Methodist church on Sunday after-
noon,to the interest and profit of all who
heard him. . ,
His sermon was based on St. Luke 13th
chapter, 4th and 5th verses, and was deliv-
ed with admirable distinctness. In some of
his extemporaneous passages he showed a
remarkable amount of vigor. and earnest-
ness. His voice stil clear and full, might be
the envy of many young preachers, and.
could fill without. difficulty any of the lar-
gest churches‘in the country. The prayer
was beautiful and appropriate, and had in
it much of the unction of the Spirit and lhe
eloquence of inspiration. IIis physical and
mental powers have been remarkably
preserved,‘and he is an unexceptionahle in-
stance of a happy, youthful old age.
He enjoys the rare eminence of being the
senior Congregational minister in the State,
and is now in his eighty-seventh year.
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Our florists vied with each other in there-
fioral designs, in tribute to Mr. Hill The
Bank of Norwalk presenteda column,.some
three feet or more high of solid white rose
buds and pinks, with base decorations of
Calla Lilies. It was the handiwork of John
H. Smith, our Norwalk florist. Another
shaft of similar design was presented by
Mr. do Mrs. Wm. H. Earle. ,
George Truman Church, a young man
well known for several years as Bookkeeper
for, Selleck Bros, died on Saturday last
after a long siege of consumption. He was
a young man of many good qualties, esteem-
ed by all who knew him.
Our Horse Car conductors, including
driver Mullen, (who is also conductor by
turns on the short line) are out with span
new head gear! The marvel is how they
can afford to wear anything, on the pay
they get for their eighteen and twenty
hours service, and yet the public are incens-
ed because they arepot'made to run to the
11 o’clock p. in. train. "
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At the Neptune Meeting held last week,
to talk up “down east.” matters, Rev. J. A.
Hamilton, A. J. Meeker, Frank Street, Le
Grand Belts and P. H. Dusenbcrrie were ad-
mitted to membership. The boys voted to
sail August 9th, for Oak 1311th direct, If
Mr. Hamilton is to be the chaplain we’ll
this cruise. ~ -
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Nathaniel B. Hill, eldest brother of
Ebenezer Hill, aged 83 came on from Liber-
ty, N. Y., to attend» the funeral of his de-
ceased relative. This was his first ride
upon arailroad,hc having emigrated from
Red ling to Sullivan County before the era
of railways. . '
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The New York Grand Jury had Inger-
sell, Garvey and Henry F. Taintor before
them last week and it was believed further
indictments wouldbe issued against other
ring thcives. Attachments have been
levied upon the property belonging to the
estate of the Sweeneys,and James Watson
in and out of the city.
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The original Theatre Comique Combina-
tién is to be here on Wednesday evening,
the 16th inst., and give one of their pleasant
and unique entertainments, at the Opera
House; under John Wild's management.
No humbug about them, all are first class in
their profession. See their adv. in another
column and note the array of talent which is
to cater for the amusement portion of the
community on that evening. They are out
on a brief summer trip is the occllsion of
their being here.
ob».
CoxsrsrnNT.—Bridgeport is trying now
to induce Sharps Rifle Co. to move there
from Hartford, offering many pecuniary in-
ducementsbut apparently forgeting one very
important item, viz “protection from fire.”
How can they reasonably ask capitalists and
manufacturers to risk putting up valuable
buildings and machinery, if half they say
of their water supply is true! If that com-
pany or any other want a am: as well as
convenient location for their factories, they
would do well to try Norwalk, for here we
have a plentiful supply of water with pres-
sure enough to carry it up into or over the
highestzbuildingsmith ‘yet another set of wa-
ter works about being contracted for. Nor-
walk is the place for manufacturers to come.
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Beatty Brothers have issued this season
the finest and most comfortable summer
tile for gents weer yet put in the market.
It is called French Panama, is exceedingly
light and porous and when dyed brown and
adjusted with their patent ventilator, noth-
ing more graceful or delightful for a hot
weatherhead gear could be desired; .
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Prof. Gibbs, is one of the most indispensi-
_ble blessings to the House cleaning matron
that the latéhillfinchisement of the contra.
- band has conferredmpon our community.
There is nothing in that line of which he is
not master, thus greatly mitigating the in-
tolerable annual nnisance. :
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The yacht Estelle, belonging to the estate
of Frank Burritt, was offered for sale at
auction on‘Tuesday last, but bidders were
scarce. A bid of $3,000 was finally made
by John Ferris, Esq, which was gradually
worked up to $3,600, and then the sale was
adjourned for a week. The yacht original-
ly cost, it is said, over $20,000.
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A very pleasant surprise party, gotten up
by the members of her Sunday School Bible
Class, was given to Mrs. 'Dr. Pardee on
Monday evening the lust ult. The occasion
of it, was the tenth anniversary of her mar-
riage and. the wedding bells, tingled as
sweetly and as musically as of yore, not-
withstanding the ten years of marital life
'which hadglided' into the shadowy past,
and we trust that they will grow even yet
more musical as they acquire successively
the cum/cl, the silver and the golden‘tone.’
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Rev. Samuel Williard was in town yes:
erday.
bet “good digestion will wait on appetite”,
CITY NEWS.
Monday of the last week was the auspi-
cious day when the battle Was fought and a
victory won At 8 o’clock,evening,the largest
number of the voters of the South Norwalk
Union School District, were gathered in the‘
lecture room, for the purpose of electing the
district committee and other .ofiicers. W.
H. Benedict, Esq.,-district clerk, called the
meeting to order and a chairman was cho-'
sea. The reports of the committee, treasu-
urcr and' collector read and accepted, when
'rrrrs business of‘ the evening was taken up.
The excitement was intense, never equaled
in the palmiest days of Woodward‘s popu.
larity here. On the first ballot for a mem-
ber of the District Committee, A. J. Crofut
received 144 votes out of 251 east. J. J.‘
Millard standing next highest, receiving 70
votes. On the second ballot for the next
member, I]. H, Elwell had 132 out bf 287
votes, to S. F. Peck 52. The swcating and
surging multitude continued the contest,
and on the third ballot elected C. F. Hallock
by a vote of 140 out of 217 east, with S. F.
Peck 28, G. W. Day 81, J. J. Millard 18, At
this juncture, the contestbeing ended, about
one-third of the assemblage retired to the
hallway or into the open air, when upon
motion and ballot James A. Brown was re-
elected treasurer, and W. S. Bouton collect-
. Owing to the lateness of the,,liour,
_much business was left untouched, that it
would have been profitable to consider, and
an adjournment was had. *
. The fine rains of last week- have done
wonders in imparting beauty to the land-
scape on bill and vale. '
' Croton Water from the clouds on Mon-
day, proposition for water from the Bor-
ough on Tuesday, water from the eyes of
the Councilmen on Wednesday—business is
improving.
Pipe laying for the caucuses and City
. election with some wonderful conniving for
"the collectorship, is continued. A would-be
candidate declares that there should be no
,political considerations about it. 'l‘o-night
there will be choiecfof officers made,and we
trust of men competent and worthy of the of-
fices within the gift pf the people.
The community were shocked on Thurs
day morning to hear of the death of Eben
Hill, Esq , as it was understood that be was
not dangerously sick.
On Friday evening the Mission Sunday
School at Springwood, entertained their
friends at a strawberry festival in the most.
attractive, and we trust profitable, financial-
ly. At an early hour the room and tent
was filled with visitors to enjoy the music
and the social scene. Punzelt’s Band vol-
unteercd their services and made the skies
resound with sweet strains of instrumental
music. The Pennell Family sang, Mrs.
Libby St.‘ John, Miss Annie Selleck, Miss
Westervelt and D. E. Disbrow sang several
quartettes. Recitations and school songs
were interspersed, one only written by a
teacher in the school and recited by Eda
Kidney. ' ‘
A mass meeting of the citizens was held
on Saturday evening at Ely’s Hail to con-
sider the Water question. '
Resolved—That the Water Commission-
ers have power-to procure water from any
source, the cheapest and best.
R. H. Rowan presented the resolution,
and after a full explanation, said he hoped
it would pass. ' ~
It was moved and seconded lo lay reso-
lution on the table, upon which the chair
allowed discussion. Judge Craw did not
believe that was the proper way to dispose
of a subject so important, and asked it it
would not be much better to discuss it fair-
ly and then decide. If the resolution has
any merits it will appear, and after a full
hearing, let it be voted upon, then if you do
not like it vote it down. He favored the
passage of the resolution as it gave the
commissioners greater power. He was
willing to leave it to them to decide. He
cared not for the. feeling, if any existed, be-
tween the Borough and city, but spoke as a
resident of Darien or Westport would, and
was anxious only for the good of all. If
water can be had cheaper than from Wilton,
let us by all means have it. Let usldrop all
feeling of resentment that may exist, (cheers)
Townsend rose at the same time and asked
the chair if the doings of the meeting
would be of any legal force.
Cunningham deprecated such a disposi—
tion of the resolution as unmanly and
ought notto be tolerated in the city of
Saudi Norwalk. W. S. Bouton asked leave
towithdraw the motion to lay on the table.
Mr. Rowan said it was not strictly a legal
meeting, and yet it was proper to meet to-
gether and have a free and candid discus—
sion of this matter, it was a subject of too
much importance to be treated lightly, and
he had no doubt if these new powers was
conferred upon the commissioners, it would
be legalized at a city meeting to be called.
Dennis Platt asked if the commissioners
had asked for this power. Mr. Ely thought
the commissioners bad investigated all
plans and sources and they came before a
city meeting with their unanimous report
in favor of the Wilton source, and it was
adopted by a unanimous vote of _the largest
meeting ever held in the city, and it seemed
to him childish now to tampfl' with it,or tram
_mel the bands of the commissioners. I pre-
fer, if the commissioners have now found
another source of supply that the fact shall
come from them. Rowan said the proposi-
tion made by a‘committee of Burgesses and
citizens of the Borough to a like committee
of the city, looked to him like a very sensi-
ble one and he favored the passage of the
resolution," that the commissioners might
accept or reject it if in their wisdom it was
thought best. He was entirely willing to
leave it to their judgment as three better
men could not be found, men,willing. great-
ly tojhe detriment of their own business,
to spend the time for investigation, and as
this new proposition had been made to
them, they wanted authority "to consider it
at least, now they are instructed and tied
down to one source. '
Cunningham said he ivas happy that this
was a mass meeting where the people were
permitted to come and discuss a subject
higmlv important to all, especially tax pay-
ers. He wished so to act as to build up and
notto destroy. Every voter professes to
want everything for the best interest of all.
This is a proper feeling and only justifiable.
1am in favor of the passage of the reso-
lution, and hoped that it would have a
unanimous vote. It is not trqmnwlmbdhe
commissioners so ,to do, but greatly \in-
creases their powers and authority, withotit,
this favorable expression ,they will act act"
or consider any other proposition. A late
meeting has lately been held of a delega-
tion, _of honorable and 'highminded men
from the Burgesses and citizens of the Bor-
ough, with a like cenimittce representing
the‘interests ot the city. 'At this meeting a
compromise was offered. Shall our com-
missioners be instructed to consider such
a proposition? Let its act judiciously, bon-
orably, manly, and it will bring honor, har-
mony andpeace. Look out for the taxes,
that is what we shall all feel, before it is too
late to find fault with the amount, but it is
too late to help it. Let us have a united
community, and let it always be Norwalk,
(cheers) I am willing to submit the whole
matter to our commissioners, knowing them
to be men of large experience and good
judgment.
C. R. Townsend snid‘he appeared now as
an advocate of the same principles and plan
of procuring a supply of pure and whole-
some waicr, as he did at the late public
meeting, although then alone. He stood
in the same way, and would assert that
there are fair and high-minded men in the
City and Borough who stood r'eady to ar-
range a compromise, and would agree as
men of hon'or and influence to have 'that
arrangement consummated. We should be
one in interest. We are making history to-
night, let wise councils prevail.
C. W. Hoyt said, true, a committee of
Borough and City met but they could not
Cunningham rose to a point of order, 0. R.
._ . .-.,-_».-.. .. _
agree, although they came very near it, and
, he was satisfied if the commissioners can ob-
tain water in a cheaper way they will re-
port to the people. He was willing to trust
them and not tie their hands as you would
sheep and calves when they were to be
dn'ren to market. If the'Borough wrll come
to terms in their committee or commission-
ers, and they report it cheaper and better
than the Wilton plan, I will‘o for it. Any
plan, if preferable toOour present plan I
favor. ,
S. C. Palmer wanted water; and would
not refuse the best terms, commended the
commissioners, but opposed the passage of
the resolution, as our Borough neighbors
were now in sackcloth and ashes, where it
would not hurt them to remain for a time.
The lowest dollar is not reached yet in the
proposition from them. If the Borough
comes to as with a. proper proposal, we
might consider it, but I am not ready to
Vote to bind myself to legalize any act of
our commissioners, or bargain they might
make until I know what it is. _
Rev. D. Plattsaid the meeting seemed to
him premature, although late in coming
in, he heard The resolution read. It appears
we have no proposition before us from any
of the Committees or the Borough, and yet-
if we pass'this vote, what are we asked to
ratify? I have ’no feeling against the
Borough,much has been said about good
feeling, it was all moonshine. The Co
missioncrs after unceasing toil and labor,
and ion},' research among the hills of Wilton,
have found a “basin," one which God has
made, of great capacity and admirably
fitted for the storage of an abundant supply
of water. It is good and can be had cheap,
another such cannot be found in the state.
It can new be secured, but in ten years,
what then? We want just that basin
which God has provided especially for us.
Shall we have it? The chair complained
_ofsegur smoke. Councilman Doty offered
him a segar to join in with the crowd in
smoking. R. H. Rowman replied saying
Mr. Platt was afraid that the hole which the
almighty had made for our reservoir of
water would not last a year, or that it
might be sold for some other purpose. _, To.
calm his troubled mind on this point he
would inform him that the “14 acre hole”
had been bargained for and, secured and
would last 10 years. He was in favor of
water, good and abundant, and from the
best source which is cheapest. We do not
know of the total cost of introducing water
into the city yet. Others of large and sad
experience, assure us that this is the case.
Meridcn appropriated $200,000 for the in-
troduction of water which cost $250,000-
So with Waterbury. The Borough tax
payers can and do testify that their Water
Works cost $100,000 more than their esti-
mate. If the Commissioners find a cheaper
way of introducing water, let them have
the power to consider it. 7 ‘ .
Mr. E. Adams said, at the last city meet-
ing ngsuch proposition as he understood
was now before the Commissioners, was
then under consideration. A new deal is
made and the Commissioners should be
instructed to treat with any party who has
water to sell. Let them be free to act and
investigate and then‘introduce water for us
at the smallest cost of dollars. Mr. Ely
said the Commissioners will investigate,
they did investigate and rejected every
plan but the one adopted. Adams said
they did not investigate, the last plan pro-
posed. Cunningham arose and addressed
the chair awhile before he was recognized,
after thanking the chair for his quick per-
ception promised to be briai. He would
cast no implication upon the Commissioners,
but give them praise. Gentlemen say that
the sssing of the resolution will trammel
the ‘ommiltee. I say pass the resolution
and the result will be good, reject it and
their hands are tied with an iron chain,
F. H. Nash said the best offer the Bor-
ough has made for the use of the water for
ten years was about $50,000. Many of the
'Borough folks want over that amount. We
have'been talking and negotiating with
them for three year‘s, now how much longer
shall we wait. Wilton is a better source for
water. The plan adopted is far the best.
R. H. Rowan said he would not have been
so active in calling this meeting but for the
fact that many prominent citizens had upon
consultation favored the plan and thought
it was wise to talk the matter over, and see
if agreat saving could not be had in the
expense of introducing water. He found
that friends could not be trusted, for some
of the very men who favored the meeting
and Borough plan, were here and opposed
to the resolution. He called upon Ely and
he opposed it, as he expected he would. He
saw J. J. Millard who told him he would
see, but he did not expect he would of-nec
essity have to see Mr. Ely before deciding.
C. R. Townsend said if amicable arrange-
ments could not be made to save the tax-
payersa vast amount, he was mistaken."
Ely said Rowan had taken the keys of
Heaven and shut him out, he regretted not
being a Demosthenes . or - Cicero that'he
might reply to Rowan and Townsend.
The vote was called for- and resulted :—
YES 85, N0 '75 '
All the Union Republican Ward caucuses
are called for Thursday evening, 17th inst.
' N.
The pleasantest and most cheerful of all
our summer entertainments, for both .old
and young, that have been given here for
years are those annual Strawberry Festi-
vals of the Second Methodist Sunday
School. It is an occasion for relaxation
from businesszpursuits that wc,all like
therefore we shall all be very likely to at-
tend their festival this year, which is an-
nounced for Tuesday and Wednesday even-
ings of this week. Go and take the chil-
dren also.
as:
Big nonnnsl Circus-Q Monomeric.
Early on the morning of June 17th the
special train employed by Messrs, June,
Nathans do Go. lo_transport their immense
circus and menagerle will roll into the
depot at Norwalk, with its precious freight,
and amid the clarion tones of Bownor’s
larg ver corriet Band will makc'its entree,
and parade the streets and avenues to the
great delight 'of our little ones—yes, and
big ones to, This Will be the Only circus‘
exhibition we have had this year, and ad-
vantage should he taken of this announce-
ment. Reference to our advertising col-
umns will show our readers the character
of the entertainment to be afforded them.‘
The various performers rank high in their
profession, while the display of animals is
probably’one of the finest. A large Giraffe,
Elephant, numerous tigers, lions, leopards,
zebras, &c., will furnish an opportunity to
study Zoological Nature. We must not
forget to mention a special feature of this
'Menagerle which is the largest troupe of
trained monkeys ever exhibited, cage after
cage of these comical and mirth provoking
creatures—.the nearest approach in the
animal kingdom to the more intelligent
animal man, will set the children wild with
\delight. ' , .
x The Brooklyn Times says of the “Big
B, nanzaf'r:
here' was little left for imagination in
the Street parade, which was the finest
spectacle of its kind ever seen in this city.
The proeress of the procession through our
streets altracted great attention, and the
extent and elegance of the show was well
attested by this demonstratign. The open-
ing performances, yesterday afternoon and
eveningnwcre fully attended, and the large
menagerie, the army of hundreds of men
and trailed horses, riders, gymnasts, clowns,
acrobatsmdail the accompaniments of a
great Clmm'm profusion, furnished ample
entertainment. Ttis also one of the best
selected, if not the layout, surpassiugly excel.
lenucver encamped
lent menagerie the
here."
An "earthquake in Venezuela, Scrum
America on the 18111 of May destroyed
several villages and towns and the city of
Cucuta.l It is supposed that there has been
a great' loss of life although the dispatch
does nol say, but it‘states that several
places w'ere entirely destroyed and .in the
city ofqucuta only a few families were
saved.
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Thereis to be a pigeon shoot at the Fair
Ground on Saturday, 19th inst., between
Frank lurritt, of Norwalk, and Frederick
Sherwo l of Fairfield.
The trod Templar-s of this place.are to
Dramatic Entertainment of “’ ‘en
Nights ' a Bar Room" in New Canaan on
Wedneay evening the 26th inst.,for the
I FricntllY Greeting Lodge,_No-ll_7.
Fourth otJuly Excursion.
The glorious 4th is rapidly approaching,
and naturally people are casting about to
see how they shall celebrate. But this is
an 011' year for celebrations, the Centennial
being so close at hand, the different cities
and towns are holding back for a great time
then. Still the great American people have
got to observe the day in' some festive man'
ner, celebration or no celebration,and we
are glad to know that Commodcre White
has concluded to again resume his ever pop-
ular and pleasant Fourth of July Excur-
sions. He announces today that the favor-
ite steamer Nelly White will leave South
Norwalk on Monday morning, July 5th, at
7:45 o’clock, for an old time excursion to
New York and down the bay to Rockaway,
returning the same afttrnoou. A special
train is to run down from Danbury to con-
nect with the hoat,‘and excursion tickets
can be obtained from all stations along the
road. A good band of music has been‘cn-
gaged to accompany the excursion. ‘
~———o~¢.’—.——h
The citizens of the Center School District
are urged to be present at; the annual meet.
ing, to be held at the School House on this
Friday evening at 8' o’glock.
———-—-—+¢.
Death on: former Albanian.
The telegraph announces the death, at
Norwalk, CL, of Ebenezer Hill. The older
lumber merchants will recollect Mr. Hill as
being one of the pioneers in the lumber
trade at Albany, and the founder of the pre-
sent house of Wm. G. Thomas 3o Co.
Through his long business career of' more
than half a century, he was distinguished
for the earnestness, energy and strict integ-
rity which characterized all his dealings, as
well as for his purity oflifc and character.
To, these Were added in a remarkable de-
gree those qualities of mind and heart that
give grace and beauty to Christian charac-
ter. Peace to his ashes—.4 lbang/ Earning
Journal.
\
0-'.'-—.—4
At the annual convention of the Episco-
pal churches in Connecticut at New Haven,
on Tuesday last, the trouble in the Danbury
church was referred to a select committee
consisting of Rev. Drs. Beardsley of New
Haven, and Pynchon of Hartford, IIon. S.
H. Huntington of llartford,Hon. F. J. Betls
of New” Haven, and Mr. Jonathan Godfrey
of Southport. '
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The annual Commencement exercises of
the Wesleyan University, Middletown,on
Thursday, June 24th. Examination of can-
didatesfor admission, Friday, June 25th.
Reunions of classes 1850, ’60, ’65, ’08 and
'72 on Wednesday, June 23. 4 Alumni festi-
Va] Wednesdft 9v ening.
9 y
.r.._x _...._._
Selectman Taylor is sick with a cold and
overwork.
There was preachin
evening last.
The ordlnauce of Baptism was again ad-
ministered at the lat Baptist Church on
Sunday evening.
VanHoosear dc Ambler festooned the
Bank of Norwalk very tastefully on the oc-
casion of President- Hill’s death.
Dr. J. C. Fitch has returned from his re-
cent visit to Willimantic, whither he was
called by the alarming illness of a relative.
g at St. Paul‘s Sunday
the sale of Booths, at the Fairfield-‘Cotifity
Fair Grounds, for the approachingéil‘n ’
tural exhibition. "
— «Oe-
At a meeting of the Directors 0
Bank of Norwalk, held June 14th,
ing minute was ordered to be emerges on the rec-
ords of the Bank :-— g,
WHEREAS, Through the dispense
h
. lion if an All
Wise Providence, we have to mournthe death of
our late brother and President, Ennxlzzsn HrnL,
Esq., therefore . '
Resolved, That Mr. Hill was one of. those vener-
able Chrtstian gentlemen, that being called to their
final rest; and reward, whom it was an honor and a
delight: to have known, who after a long and hon-
,orab e life was especially blessed in being permitted
to tarry long enough 'in this world to wrtness the
successful results of his labors in the weltare of
his family and his fellowmen and to receive at his
death the grateful and sincere acknowledgments
of ,a bereaved community.
Resolved, That: this institution has incurred an.
almost irreparable loss in the. death of Mr." Hill,
who was one of. its founders Ill 1857, its honored
President; from its birth to the (lay of his death,‘
and unremittingly its devoted fricnd,patron and
guide and support; and though heretofore so often
called to mourn the loss of some one of our brother
directors we now feel and are painfully conscious
that t ' loss is the greatest of all.
Reso ed Thatthis community has lost its most
worthy, snbetantlaland respected citizen, one who'
was identified with-its growth, interests, and ros-
nerity; public spirited. generous and libero. , al-
_vayu‘ alive to interests andready and willing to aid
in any work for its good or in any good work; a
sound councillor. and an honest man, and whose
life and conduct stand forth as a bright example
for. every young member of this community to
strive to emulate and follow.
Resolved, That our heartfelt sympathies be here-
by tendered to the family of Mr. Hill in their‘prcs-
cat: deep distress and all ietion, throu h the loss of
a iovmg and devoted husband, a. kinr , and ener-
ous, and careful father, and a faithful an wise
councillor and guide; and as a solace to those
bonnd to him by ties of blood and affection w e
ornt them_ to his memory which is the worthiest.
egtacy of his life of successful toil and honorable
ac .lon. - ' -
Resolved, That as a token of our a preciation of
the personal loss we have sustainet in the death
will‘attend his funeral in a body.
Resolved, That a copy. of this minute be sent to
his family and also published in our public paper.-
lu behalf of tthBoard of‘IDlrectors,
~ AMUEL 11. was .
13:1,. OnAUIURD, } Committee.
Office of N ORWALK FIRE INSURANCE 00.,
N orwalk, Conn., June 14th. 1875.
_At a meeting‘oi‘ the Directors held this day it
was ' ‘
Resolved, That by the death oI'VMn. Enexnzuz
IilLL,\vlio has been the Treasurer and also a Direc:
tor ot‘thls Company since its organization ‘in'ltstitl,
we lose one of“ our most esteemed .and efficient
members, a. man whose counsels were ’always
sound and valuable, and whose friendship was at-
ways warmnnd unswervintr ; and that individual-
ly and ethnicity we deplore his death as to us a
great loss. '. _ '
Resolved That we deeply sympathize with his
{entity and condolc with them in their greater
oss. -»
Resolved, That: this Board attend the funeral of
the deceased ina body. ‘ -
Resolved, That a. copy of these resolutions be de-
‘llvered to the family 9fthe deceased gs a testimo-
ny of our most sorrowful appreciation and re-
8 met.
I Signed lmhchalf-of the Board of Directors.
GEO. R. oownns, Secretary.
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The Bridge on District Ministerial
. Assoc atlon’s Meefings.
The session of the Bridgeport District
Ministerial Association opened in the Meth-
odist church in Danbury on Monday, June
7th Twelve ministers from the various
churches in the' district were present, and
much'interest was manifested in the exer-
cises. At half-past seven Monday evening
the Preacher’s mectino opened with sing-
ing, and a prayer by Rev. J.-Smith. Rev.
T. C. Beach then preached the sermon,
taking for his text,lst Cor. 3x21. “All things
are yours.” ‘, , '
_ Tuesday morning a prayer meeting was
held at 8 o’clock, led by Rev, Mr. Brown.
A business meeting opened at 9 o’clock a.
m., with Rev. ,Dr. cuddcr in the chair.
~Criticisms were made on the. sermon of
Rev. Mr. Beach of the evening before, by
Rev. Messrs. Peck, Pullman, Dr. St‘mdder,
Jones and YanDalsem.
The committee reported upoulthe ninth
topic of the programme... “ Would it in-
crease and improve the influence of- the M.
E. Church to introduce a limited liturgy
into its Sabbath public services?" Opened
by Rev. E. L. Bray. Rev. J Smith took the
negative in the absence of Rev. S. H. Smith.
Rev. Messrs. Pullman, Crawford, Grisw01d,_
Scudder, VanDalsem, Peck,- Carroll and
Dickinson spokeron the subject.
Rev. M. L. Scudder was nominated and
elected president. lev. D. C.Fer-ris vice-,
president. Rev. Robert W. Jones was elect-
ed secretary and treasurer by acclamation.
The place 'of holding the next meeting
was then discussed. An invitation from
the church in Ansonia was received and
read, and it was unanimously voted in ac.
cept it. The date was fixed for October 4,
5, and 6. .
Afternoon session the fourth topic of the
programmeseA review of Farrar‘s Life of
Christ, was given by Rev. A. B. Sanford.
A good essay upon the cultivation of vo-
cal music for church services was read bv
Rev. D. O. Ferris. ' '
Evening session—A fair and attentive
audience assembled to listen to a sermon
from Rev. S. H. Bray. on John 19x35; “- It
is finished", The introductory exercises
Were conducted by Rev. D. O. Ferris. The
meeting closed with a benediction. '
Wednesday morning—A prayer meeting
at 8 o‘clock, which was lead by Rev. B. A.
V,an Dalsem. At9 o’clock the vice-presi-
O‘ut. Rev. D. O. Ferris, took the chair.
‘ rl“chiller.criticisms on the sermpn of Rev.
5- Ll. Bray, Orient evening, were given by
several brethren- At» 9.30, Rev, Mr. Pull-
man. took the floor, tlfi'd'nroceeded to deliv-
er his essay on the fir ‘
3‘ Charter of (‘tncsis
read in the light of modern science: '
After this the arena was thrown open to
the scientific religious gladiators, and for an
hour or more they went at and into each
other in a spirited manner. Rev. Messrs.
Dickinson, Pullman, Carroll, Pattison and
Peck partich atet . 4
Rev. Mr. I ershey, of the Second Congro‘
gational church, of Danbury, also gave an
address on the sub'cct.
A hearty vote 0 thanks to .the trient-ls of
Danbury, for their generous entertainment,
was given by a rising vote, A benediction
by Rev. Mr. Hershey closed the meeting,
and the session of the association. a
—Cbzzdensedfram the Danbury News:
Attention is called of those intc rested, to“
of Mr. Hill, 'and of our respect for his memory we.
WCook d; Lounsbury’s Shoes of all
descriptions,‘as good as the best, at J. P.
Hanford’s.
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Don't think because you are round shoul-
dered or humbly shape that you cannot be
fitted, try Harlem do Co. and see.
.v—O—
W‘Ladics’ French and American Kid
Gaiters and Newport Tics, very beautiful,
at J. P. Hanford’s.
tan—~—
WThe Cheapest place in Fairfield Co
"to buy Picture frames, Chromos or fancy
Walnut goods, is at Coley «S: llinman’s 31
Main street, Norwalk.
:WGcnt's hand-made Congress Gaiters
and Low Shoes, (first-rate.) at J. P. liar:-
.ford‘s.
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It has been a query how so many mar-
riages should have occurred in town the
past few weeks. The mystery is fully ex-
plained.
fits. “Nothing to wear,” has had no signif-
icance or pathos since the advent of Har-
lem.
o .
WThc place to buy good Boots and
Shoes, cheap at J. P. Hanford‘s.
0
Frank Mead do Co. have the Mayor‘s
Glen Flora Spring Water on draught at
their Saloon. -
manwusn. ,
In Templeton.Mass., on Wednesday,Junc 9th, at
the residence of H. F. Lane, Esq.. by the Rev.
Francis J. Fairbanks, of Paxton, assisted by Rev.
Edwin G. Adams. of the former place, Gcor e N.
Ells of Norwalk, Conn., and Miss Lucy A. ‘air-
banks of Templeton. .
At; St. Paul’s Church, June 10th, by the Rev. W.
C. Mead, 1).. D., assisted by Rev. C. M. Sellcck. J.
Henry Ferns, and Miss Angcnette 1’. Cum p daugh-
ter of S. R.P. Camp, Esq.
-In Norwalk. June 9th, 1575. at the residence of
the bride’s father, by Rev. Robert W. J ones, Mr.
Wm: A. Pryor, of Astoria, N. )2, to Miss Arvilla.
D. Seotleld, of this place.
In Norwalk, June 8th, by the Rev. Mr. Selleck,
It is all owing to Harlem’s superb ‘
. - 'Mamseateats.
WVNM’WN’
mrwwer-l D’h
Second M. E. Church
ANNUAL
STRAWBERRY Fli‘l‘lllll
AT LOCKWOOD‘S HALL,
uesday and "Wednesday Evenings,
JUNE 15 AND 10, 1875.
Slut-Kin , Dialogues, Dcclamations, &c., as usual
by the c ildren. ,
Ice Cream and other refreshments in abundance.
Exercises to commence at 8 o’clock.
ADMISSION ii Cts. for adults,15 Cts. for_children.
Tickets cap be had at Frank Mead’s Confection-
ery, I). W. Fitch’s. cor. West Avenue and Merwin
Street, and at the Door. '
.v
we
The Most Magnificent and Refined
' Exhibition in the World.
PROF. GROMWELL’S
UNRIVALLE D
Art Entertainments.
AT THE
M. E. CHURCH, South Norwalk,
'FOR THREE NIGHTS ONLY,
JUNE 15th, 17111 and lBtlI, 1875?
- WEDNESDAY NIGHT, JUNE 16m.
Germany and the River Rhine.
THURSDAY NIGHT, JUNE 1711:,
\Vestmin.stcr Abbey and Palace.
' FRIDAY NIGHT, JUNE 18m,
Jerusalem the lloly City.
Admission 35 eta, Children 25 cts.
Prof. Cigomwell has adopted this low rate of ad-
mission, in order to lace these truly Magnificent
E. G. Thompson of Danbury, and Mrs. A. Dan u,
of‘ Norwalk. .
At his residence in South Norwalk, June 10th. of
pneumonia,,hbcnezer fiill, aged 7’, years. 8 mos.
In this town. on the 12th inst., George '13. Church
aged 29 years. , .
WaneraI from the resident: of his father,
Wm, Church, at; 2 o’clock, p. m., on Wednesday
afternoon, the 15th infi’a. Relatives and friends
are invited to attend.
At Dover Plains, N. 12', June 11th, Edwin Price,
formerly of NOIW'Jk, aged 51 years.
' I‘.‘ New 0,011,9'an, June 8th, Nancy , Comstock,
wife of Watt s Comstock, aged 82 years.
OB SALllz—A Good ' Family Horse.
9 years old, is kind for anyone to drive. For
Quilter particulars enquire of WM. If. TAYLOR,
Mist 00mm, Westport. 2t*24
WANTED IMMEDIATELY. '
IIREE or four first-class House Painters, at:
. TEE. MEL B. SMITH, 3-0 Main St ,‘Norwalk.
aprlily L. —-None by experienced workmen need
R24
Something New.
INITIAL PEARL VEST ntT’roNS.
. A: Harlem a: (lots.
4 $5.00 Reward.
street. , _rnrcngnagrns E Co
altltllRtlmnslfl liDl
. Inquire of S. R. P. CAMP.
. . , action ‘at the office of Lounsbnr Bros.
.&,Rockwell, in South N orwalk, in said Distiy'ict. on
‘ =the32lst day of' June 1875 at. .10 o’clock 'in the fore-
{3:313 tifigbi‘r‘nncollccted credit?l o; the estate of Iii-
_ _ . an .asslgmn e tor of said Nor-
walk, a. list of, which crcditgs is on file in the Pro-
and a like list may be
bate-.Ofilce in said Norwalk
serge: [$1 applicatign to the
» 3 ant con itions . ‘
place or sale. made known at timcand
Dated Norwalk, J une 14th. 1875.
. GEO. E. LOUNSBURY, Trustee.
Personal Estate at Acetic};
1N WESTPORT.
ILL be sold at Public Auction, unless rev"-
011st disposed of at private sale, on- gatu‘ia
day, J une, 26th, at 2 o’clock, p. m . on the premises
the lot 11f land With three story brick front build1
in); thereon, latelypwned by Patrick Rico. and
adjoining the but ding owned by the First'; \‘n-
- tronalBank of Westport, on the west. For par-
ticulars apply to EDWARD J. TAYLOR, or
RICE.
M10 1
Westport, June 12th, 1775. RAJ L 2th
PROBATE SALE.
URSUANT to an order from the ‘ ' -
htPPiililfcrfiiigg Dist'rictth of hN orwalkflfiirlilll (tile Edfll
. ion '
ltltli day of June. . o e tghest bidder, on the
noon, (unless previousl
subscriber.
1875 y:1th o’clogk, in the after-
. Is 050 - f' -'
safe.) so much of the real es‘fate oftIIE‘EIE’ClNaI?
A) RES, late of-New Canaan. deceased ‘as will
raise the sum of $694.62, with incidental ’cha‘rges
of_sal¢:. Sale to take place on the premises in
sand New Can'aan. Terms made known at the-
tlme of sale. WILLIAM L. WARING,.
. Administrator.
aau this 8th day of June, 1875.
FOR SALE.. '
A Small Farm 1n Poplar . Plains,
. Weapon-t, 001111., _
ONTAINING Eight Acres, with N
Lam and other out-buildings. Also twelve
acres of Wood and Pasture land, can be’bought
With the farm or separatel '. For rticulars a
$le or address, h, s. staginsrran 1"
3t .4 Westport, Cdnn.
.rus'r RECEIVED AT
Dated at New Cm;
Theo. HarriSon’s.
A complete assortment of
C
alt-mus" ANll' enars’
OXFORD This
STRAP SHOES,
FOR .
Summer Wear.
WE will pay the above amount for the detection
of the parties who are in the habit of steal-
ing blocks, planks,ietc., from our yards on ‘W-ater,‘
'll’r‘l“ .13 _ :1
«i: UANT- to an .order from the Cdurt of Pro-
for the‘District of Norwalk, will be sold at
ew House, .
Art; Exlnbitipns wltliln the reach of all who may
desire ta» Witness them. Doors open at 7. com-
mencmg at 8 o’clock. Carria es may be ordered at
9:30 o’clock. Horse cars wil await up town pat-
ronz. Tickets for sale at S. F. I’cck’s, South Nor—
walk, and A. Selleck’s, N orwalk.
The Ladies of the Congregational
Church will hold a
Fair and Festival
Al. the TOWN HALL, Dar-ion,
Wednesday 'land Thursday
Afternoons and Evenings,
JUNE 16 aha 17.
Music Thursday Evening hy‘the
South Norwalk Band.
ADMISSION.
Concert!
Mr. Alex. 8. Gibson
has the. honor to announce that he will give
_OF._.
VOCAL D .IDSTRWENTAL
he: I: s. ‘1 o ,
nonwrar'orsal House, -
FRIDAY EVENING, JUNE 2511:.
Commencing at 3 o‘clock.
Mr." Gibson ”will I)
named artists :—-
Mrs. novlsn out, (EB, Soprano,
Miss MARY K. II! OBBS, Contralto,
Mr.’ FELIX I. It BEN, Flutter.
Fifty Cents,
evening of the concert. ’1 'he Grand Piano is kind-
ly furnished by Steinway . t Sorts, N.‘ Y.
FAIRFl-Illlfl- cenmrr
llllllll‘lflll ‘ ifltlll'l
THE FIIR S'I'
HORTIDUL'I'J'IIRAL
EXHIBITION, '
of this Society; will be held in. the Society ‘8 Build-
mg, on the Fair Grounds, at. Nonvalkton
WEDNESDAY ant THURSDAY,
JUNE 2311 and 2411.. is".
Arrangements Il_-‘ ave been made for a grand dis-
Iél‘uy gt Strawberri cs, Flowers, Early Vegetables,
a n, a '0.
' PRO GRAMME.
‘ wmxnsloar :
‘ luntrics should be made on this 'day from 0
o'clock. a. m. to 4 o’clock p. m. All entries for
premiums must be” made before 4 o’clock of this
dam. At3o’clock the half will be opened to the
public, and continue open until 10 o’clock, P- m-
Wheeler&Wilson ‘°°‘°’"“‘ Brass Band
ted full
numbering nineteen pi eees.will be in attendance
during the evening. 'I‘he awarding Committies
should report themsclv as at the Secretary’s Ofiice.
atfllt. m., Thursday to make their examination
and award premiums,
TH .U'RS DAY :
The Hall will be 0 period to visitors at 9 ofclocl;
and continue open I mtil 6 p. m., when articles may
be removed, and th e grounds closed. . The premi-
ums awarded by the committees will be an-
nouncedtrom the stand in the hall at: 2.30 p. m.
f The Directors 1 rave arranged with Prof. Fisher
or a .
GRAND DALLDDN ASCENSIDN
totake place between four and?) o’clock of this
this day. Prof. Fisher promises to make this as-
eensron a. perfect success. For further particulars
in relation to the ascension see large posters.
- Such. Race at 3 P. M.
Tickets at .’ Admission, 25 Cents.
Children. under 12 years 15 Cents.
JOLIN P. BEAT'I‘Y, President.
EDWIN IlOY'l‘, Secretary.
-—_._
GRAND
W39?!
\
Main Street, Norwalk, Conn
The National Board of Fire [In-
dchritcrs hereby offer a
'H.E_WARD
' $1,000.00
For the detection, conviction and mniqhmnnt of
the party or parties charged, Withltho- crime of
- arson in firing the premises situated iuSoutlLNor-
walk. Conn.. being Lounsbur Bros at Rock ‘ell’s
Slips Factory,on May Elst, 18735;: said'reward will be
pant only on due proof being furnished the Execu-
tive Committee of the conviction and actual pun- -
tshment of said criminals. By order of the
sfct‘llklec‘it'dt‘l‘lf"'
‘. _ ‘ '.l. .n.l-..
Now i ork, June rm, 1315. ’ C , “mien
B
at 1:30, anti foot of 33d Street at 4:45 p. m.
c
walk, $1 .50; from Danbury and Bcthel, $2.00,
and in same proportion from all stations on the
road. Tickets to he had from all the station offices.
4th of July Excursion-
Rockaway Beach
VIA NEW YORK. -
The popular and favorite Steamboat, NELLY
WHITE, will leave South Norwalk, on
MONDAY, JULY 5th, 1875,
- 1; 7:45 a. m., on arrival of thé trains from Dall-
lltu'y and New Haven for Reckaway Reach, stop-
Plnl-f at: 33d Street and Pier 37, foot of _Market St.,
then proceed down New York Bay, givmg passen-
gers :t good view of all the government fortifica-
trons, and a short still open the Atlantic Ocean,
also through Canal-sic Ba y to Rockaway, where
the Boat wrll remain a. sufficient time to allow pug-
scugera to view the numerous hotels and take a surf
bath on one of the finest beaches in this country.
. A SPECIAL TRAIN will
%_ crud upon the Danbury do
Nora's k tallroad in connection With the Boat.
Returning, the N ell _White will leave Rockaway.
each at 3 p. m.. touc ring at Pier 37, East River.
' . _ A good
Brass and Cotillion Band \vill accompany the ex—
ursion. Fare for the excursion from South Nor-
tiiii-‘lsz'rtflll‘lft'e‘ 1,
—|
5
JOHN WILD,
10 CENTS
A CONCERT
”:ISSlSlOtl by the. following
Mr. 11. noon“ CLARKE,.Tenor,
Ticketsfincluding Reserved. Seats,
May be obtained at ch 11’s Jewelry Store on and
after Monday,“213t inst.. anal at the door on the
Court as the time and place for a hear'ln
-C
and that all n
It:
112-1
. a“... ..
OPERA HOUSE,
Wednesday, June 16,
The Original and Only
HEATRE DDMIIJIIE CDMBINATIDN
. FROM
14 Broadway, New York.
THIRD ANNUAL TOUR.
MANAGER .
COOL BURGESS,
JOHN WILD.’
BILLY CARTER,
DIAMOND as RYAN,"
JAMES BRADLEY,
1 SE BRADLEY,
_ ICE BENNETT,
RICHMOND SISTERS, &c.
Pull Brass Band and Orchestra.
Admission 35 and 50 Cents. Reserved Seats 3'5 Ola.
Now on sale at Weed‘s Jewelry Store. - 1124
June iieilia as, & Co's.
(V3 ‘ "‘9“
(
WILL EXHIBIT IN NORWALK.
THURSDAY JUNE I1, AFTERNOON
AND EVEN I NG.
The oldest and most successful Circus firm lll
America. and favorably known to the pub-
lic for fifty ears.
THE ONLY LEG TIMATE
CIRCUS
NO‘V TRA'VE LING.
50 FIDST‘DIDSS PERFORMERS.
AN EN TIRELY NEW COMPANY-
The Beat Talent in Amer-lei.
THE GREATEST ATTRACTION
And Best Entertainment In the World.
BRILLIANT STARS AN D ARTISTS.
Sig. Sebastian,
Champion Bareback Rider of America.
LUCILLE WATSON,
Premiere Equestriennc of the Age.
The Great and Wonderful
_ CARLO FAMILY,
Tea in number, the greatest Acrobats in the World,
MLLE AMELIA,
The fascinating Tight Ro e Performer, or Drum-
mer of \ aterloo.
.xrn. J. CONKLIN,
odcrn Sampson, or the Man of Iron
Arm. with Cannon Balls. '
BILLIE FANNY,
The mostl heautifu and fascinating Danseuse and
Pantomlmlst.
PRINCE p’ramm,
The most wonderful man in the World—the Human
Serpent. ,
EDWIN WATSON,
Principal and Scenic Delineator Rider.
THE TWO WONDERFUL CHILDREN,
Leotartl and Harry Carlo, in their astonishing
. facts on the Double Trapeze.
GRECIAN nnornnns,
William. George and Frederick.
The World’s J ester,
_, JAMES REYNOLDS,
The_«most: popular.r Humorist and Clown in the
‘ World
The great 51
These comprise only a. few of the
PROMINENT FEATURES
. on 'ran
SPLENDID EXHIBITION.
' "_ The entire company wrll appear in a
NEW AND STARTLING PROGRAMME
. _ in addition to .
THE BEST CIRCUS . COMPANY IN AMERICA.
The Proprietors claim that: the
zoonoarcan- DEPARTMENT '
IS SECOND T0 NONE.
A full and complete collection, among its most re
markable and noted specialties are the only
specimen of the Gigantic
.HIPPOPOTAMUS.
“nonnsroa‘rr 0F rronr wan."
A magnificent specimen of the most graceful and
beautiful of all animals. the ‘
G l R A F F B,
THE LARGEST '
ELEPHANT IN THE WORLD.
The most nonderous quadr-uped ever seen in
Europe or America. The -
BEAUTIFUL BLESS BOOKS.
THE GREAT POONAH BEAR.
.. aromas ax'rnmrns.
ZANZIBAR GAZELLES,
CT SCHOOL. OF NATURAL HISTORY
Consisting of specimens of
ROYAL TIGERS, R. A. TAPIRS, AUS-
TRALIAN KANGAROOS, TARTARY
YAKS, MANEATING TIGERS. A,.COL-
ONY OF MONKEYS, ABYSSINIAN
ZEBRAS, and many others too numerous
to mention. .
As a fitting prelude to the erformance within
the canvas. JUNE NATHA & Co.. offer their
atrons every day. on the arrival of the BIG .BU-
NA-NZA SPECIAL TRAIN, a grand gratuitous
‘exhibition consisting ofthe , . '
Most Brilliant Street Parade
.of which the imaginatibn can conceive.
BOWRON’S BAND OF SOLOISTS. '
in full and gorgeous Uniforms, drawn b a magnifi-
cent'team of S anish Stallionstalsoin old Mount-
. ed Harness. V'is will be followed by a
MAGNIFICENT CAVALCADE,
composed of the Members of the Company in 005‘
tume, mounted on blooded Horses, 3nd prancing
Jcnnets. and attended by.Esqulres, Grooms.
Clows, Men at: Armlsg. Armorers and Standard
an are.
A PERPE
3‘ Be at the station an: the arrival of the
SPECIAL TRAIN, to see the Great: Procession
start on it's way through the. principal streets to
the place of Exhibition. » . -'4_ -
‘A DMJSSION - - of) Cts.
emanates UNDER 10 YEARS. 9:. Cts.
prions OPEN AT 2 AND 7 P. M.
Will Exhibit at
Norwaltt, ThursdaHune ll, l8-15
STAMFORD, J UNE. 18th.
NEW’ ROCHELLE, JUNE, 19th.
A Singer Family Sewing Machine
FOR SALE CHEAP.
First-class Singer Machine, with attachments‘
but little used, will be sold at: a. reasonable
reduction from price, to a cash customer. En-
quire at the zen'r'rn Orrrcn. -
_W GREAT
AUCTION SALE
BUILDING LOTS.
Will be sold at Public Auction on
TUESDA Y, JUNE 22,
at: 10 o‘clock, a. m.,
' 33 valuabletiz eligible Building Lou,
situated in the Borough of Norwalk, on the New
Canaan Road. within one mile of Norwalk Bridge,
SALE POSITIVE, Terms Cash. For articular-s
see posters or JAMES MITCH LL, ‘
N orwalk, J uue 7th, 187.». Auctioneer.
Boo'rns FOR SALE.
OR location of Booths and Stands in the Fair-
ileld County Agricultural Society’s Grounds.
will he sold at Public Auction, on Saturday, June
lush. at 3 o’clock, p. m.
A. E. KROSER,
HARVEY FIT ‘li,
Norwalk, June 7th, 1873.
~ NOTICE,
THE l‘e at voters of the Center School District
are ereby notified had warned that the
Annual Meeting, fonthe nor are of hearing the
reports ofthe Committee an other officers, and
for the election of a committee for the ensuing
year. will be held at the School House on Friday
June 18th, 1875, at 8 o‘clock P. M.
CHAS. II. Smnnr,
J AS. t}. Gnnconr,
J. W. PINKNEY.
3 Committee.
Per order of the Com. }
2!;
Th urston’s Ivory Pearl Tooth Powder
Is now admitted to bathe best Dentritlce known.
Used daily. it .will keep the Teeth Sound, Clean
and White, the (lands Healthy, and the Breath
Sweet. It contains no acid or injurious substance,
cannot injure the enamel, and is specially recom-
mended to those who having good teeth wish to
preserve them.
Sold by all Druggists, 25 and 50 Cents per Bottle.
Iii‘i’n] \VELLf-J do ELLIOTT, II Gold St., N. Y.
PASTURAGE.
(‘t ood Pasture can be obtained on a
T JOSIAH KELLOGG.
n
o
pplication t‘o
at
ISTRICT OF NORWALK, ss. Probate Court.
J unc 8th A. D. 1875. _
_ Estutepf‘ crr’annns SEYMOUR, late at Wilton,
m‘sald district. deceased. , ,
The Court of Probate, for the district of.\orwnlk,
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, within
said time will be debarrctt a. recovery. All persons _
indebted to said estate are ye ugsted to make im-
mediatc payment to LEW b [L BAILEY.
3t'24 , Executor.
ISTRICT OF NORWALK,ss.Probate Court.
June 14th, A. D. 1875.
Estate of LYMAN S. FINCI'I, an insovenl debtor
of Sorwalk, 111st District, assigned in trust for
the benefit: of his creditors.
The voluntary assignment of said Lyman S.
inch. dated June 14th, A. D., 1875.1nadc pursuant
to the Statutes and laws of the State of Connecti-
"i
cut. relating to assigned insolvent estate’s, having
this day been lodged for record in theptlicc of this
Court. had Samuel E. Olmstead, of said Norwalk.
eing in said assignment nominated and proposed
Trustee for said estate,
Therefore entered, that: the 21st day of June. A.
., 1575, at 9 o’clock, ‘n the t‘orenoon, at the Pro-
bate office, in Norwalk, in said district _be and tile
same are hereby assigned and appmnted g; iiii:
r of a roving of said rustec.
curt: in the maeti‘gons inggrested therein may have
gal notice to appear and be heard thereon, this
Court directs that a true and attested copy of this
b
a.
U
ordcr be posted upon the public sign post in said
N orwalk neat-es , , . . .
dwells. aim also by advertismg, accordm . .
the same in a neWspaper published in sni District
least live (is s
" (uh)
; the place where said debtor now
to law.
before the said ‘llst day of June.
ROD A. DAVENPORT, Judge.
A true copy of original order.
Arrest, JOSEPH F. FOOTE.
‘ All indill'ereut perstn.
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