Nerwalk Gazette.
' Tuesday, March 6th, 137 7.
Fairfield County Items.
\VILTON. .
Mr. Geo. Belts, who was so unfortunate as
to have his house and contents destroyed by
fire, recently, has commenced to rebuild.
The People of Wilton have shown a gen-
erous disposition and have' raised nearly
$200 in liloney besides donations of labor,
timber, etc. '
The public school in South IVilton, com-
menced yesterday, with Henry L. St. John,
as teacher.
The wonderful stories in circulation con-
cerning the all-curative powers of blue glass
has inducedaWilton man to patent a blue
glass but for the benefit of bald-headed men.
It has been discovered that several ounces
Of cayenne pepper placed 011 a red-hot stove,
will cause a temperance meeting to adjourn
with undue haste.
The upper portion of Kent Avenue pleads
the town in way of improvement.
The residence of the Rev. Mr. Mcrwiii has
recently been painted a lighter color.
The young man charged with stealing Mir.
Wm. Smith’s S300 has been arrested on a.
bench warrant. \VILL Toxx.‘
The Hartford County Mutual Fire Insur-
ance Co., has promptly paid Daniel Moriarty
five hundred dollars, being the amount of in-
surance on his dwelling house recently (le-
stroyed by fire.
BRANCHVILLE.
The Legislature has legalized the action of
the Tenth school district. The winter term
of the school has closed. The district has
voted to employ Miss Annie Hyatt for the
summer term. Miss H. is an experienced
teacher and has taught very acceptably before
in Brancliville. .
The singing school has discontinued its
meetings in the school house and will meet
weekly at private houses. The first meeting
of this kind will be held at the house of Mr.
G. B. Grumman.
RIDGEFIELD. , -
The robins have returned.
The pleasantcst winter ever known has
ended.
The rain of Friday washed the roads badly.
Who is this David Ryan the Press talks
about ? ,
Over two hundred attended the lecture of
Mrs. Young, H. K. Scott introduced the
speaker in his usual happy style. There was ‘
a large number present from a distance.
Rev. D. D. Bishop is quite lame of Rheu-
matisni.
Screens have been fitted to the stge in the
hall.
0. B. Northrop advertizcs eggs at fancy
prices.
The Center, \Vliipstick and West Mountain
schools closed Friday.
There is talk of a new telegraph ofiicc, L.
Thomas will be the operator.
Numerous columns of smoke, bctoken the
grand transformation of ham into bacon.
Your compositor has made three or four
laughable mistakes in setting up the Ridge-
field correspondence, owing,‘no doubt to the
poor writing of the sender, for instance :
Sec. W. S. Field for W. S. Todd, Joseph
Riley for David Riley, Johnny Burt for
Young Burt.
The by-laws of the Local Improvement As-
sociation, were published in the Press of Feb.
21. It would be well for all who feel an In-
terest iii the movement to obtain a copy for
preservation.
Capt. John Parker for many years the very
popular clerk of the steamer “City of Hart-
ford,” and later proprietor of the Trumbull
House, Hartford, was in town last week, sell-
ing a very useful book, “Rights of a Citizen
of the United States.” Let every purchaser
of the book carefully read the first 150 pages
if no more. '
On the complaint of the Grand Juror, Rus-
co and Burt were brought to trial before J us-
tice Seymour, for “assault and battery,” on
Albert Burt. They were fined seven dollars
and costs, amounting in all to twenty six
dollars each. Burt paid on the spot, but
Rusco appealed, and is now under bonds to
appear at the Superior Court.
His Ridgefield acquaintances were sorry to
notice in the Weston news of lastheek’s
GAZETTE, Mr. Gerliart's loss by fire.
Extension of time has been granted the
Ridgeficld and New York Railroad Company
to take lands.
Miss Elizabeth Ii. Hoyt was married to Mr.
Lewis B. Thomas _Ilie residence of the
bride’s father, Wednesday evening, Feb. 2-8.
Over seventy friends graced the occasion by
their presence, and assisted to give the cou-
ple a fair start in life.
The Flat Robk School closed with an ex-
hibition Thursday evening.
Mr. Howard King is expected in town soon
He cdntemplates extensive alterations and rc-
pairs on his house.
The Hayes 8: Wheeler flag was again flung
to the breeze, Saturday morning, and a good
many of us breathed easier, although we felt
very hazy, (Hayesy). The agitation over
the PostOfiiec has ceased. Col. Scott who
has been postmaster for so many years, and
has so cfiiciently performed the duties of his
office, will undoubtedly remain.
Now that the Presidential muddle is ended
let us all bend our thoughts to matters of
peace, to‘individual and social advancement’
and to town improvements. Hints of nation-
al ruin and dishonor are thrown out on every
side. But a nation that can go through the
history of the past six months, without an
appeal to arms commences the second century
of its existence with the timid hope of 1776
realized. . »
Then God’s providence in human govern-
ment was shown to his people when lie com-
manded this nation to be free and govern it-
self. To-day we stand a mighty nation,
obedient to his command. The Constitution
has borne the severest test ever brought to.
bear upon it, and still it “bends over us like
the universal sky holding us' all within its
embrace, but lifted up too high for any one
to reach it with a sacreligous hand.”
Never before in our history could it have
borne this test, never again may its power he
thus tried. Now the citizens of Ridgcfield
make the town, the citizens of the Common-
wealth the State, the union of States the na-
tion. The nation is composed of men, and
contains no other elements of character than
.what are given by the men of the country.
To make men, is the duty of the hour. Let
not crimination and recriniinafion take its
place. '
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NEW CANAAN.
A donation party is to be held at the Bap-
tist church this evening for the benefit of Rev.
E. S. Raymond. ‘ ‘
NORTH WILTON.
The oyster supper last Thursday evening
was a decided'succcss. The weather being
pleasant there was a larger attendance than
was expected. The net proceeds to the so-
'ciety amounted to over $50.
The first of April will soon be at hand, and
Farmers and Methodist Ministers will be
looking after their fields Of labor.
UPPER Town.
DANBURY.
Mrs. Lucy Hoyt recently died at Pougli-
kceps1e, in her 98th year. She belonged in
Danbury, where she was greatly esteemed.
James Beard, son of Deacon Beard of Dan-
bury, was badly hurt at Council Bluffs re-
c2131); ‘llllls'horlsle starting while his left foot
w 1 in lo s ‘ - ' ‘
thl’Fung the streets.L m up, and dragging him
be iin School 11 i a v : .
melept llast Fritlay evepniggl.S g y e an cnte.ta.il
ai ey was ecturin in P "
week, and is daily cxgected hggpgylvania last
Co. G’s Ball was a success. Capt. Crowe'
of Norwalk, was present as a guest. ’
The D. ck N. engine Wilton has been re-
built at the Danbury repair shop. The Nor—
walk is now undergoing the same Operation
The Danbury & N orwalk Railroad CO. have
ordered three hundred tons of new steel rails
which will be laid as soon as they arrive. '
—.Vezrs.
WESTPORT.
little rings scratched in the village sidewalks
and marbles in them, and school boys trying
to knock the marbles out. Now and then
'one may hear these boys say, “Fcnn Histins,”
“Fenn Scliucks,” “Fenn' Dubs,” “Knuckle
down tight,” etc. In the eyes of boys at
this time an “agate" or a porcelain “alley,”
is worth its weight in gold. , '
A notice pasted on the front door of
"‘Vigilant” engine house, informs the mem-
bers that a meeting will he held March 5th,
to consider the subject of building a new
engine house. ‘
February went out and March came in
like a lamb. According to the theory that
“like produces like,” March must he a less
squally month than usual.
The $150 per bushel asked for potatoes
makes buyers squirm as they hand over the
money. The difference between this great
price and the 50 cents per bushel of one year
ago is very marked.
Mrs. William H. Marvin has an Episco-
pal Prayer-book printed in Edinburgh in
1783. It belonged to her father, the late
Orlando Perry, of Easton, and has been in
the Pefi-y family since 1785. It bears the
marks of extreme age and constant use. On
blank leaves preceding tlic Psalms of David
in meter, andalso the pages after Finis, ap-
pears the family chronology written in ink.
Only two hymns appear. The following
“Directions about the Tunes and Measures,”
seem quaint in these days 2—- “All Psalms
of this Version in the Common Measures of
Eights and Sixes may be sung to any of the
iliost useful Tunes, viz : York Tunp, Wind-
sor Tune, St. David’s,Litchfield, Canterbury,
Martyr‘s Soutliwcll, St. Mary’s,alias Hackney
Tune. The book also contains in full, the
ancient Creed of St. Athanasias.
The funeral of the late Mrs. Robinson H.
Wheeler, took place Tuesday at the residence
of Mr. ll. S. Wheeler, Saugatuck. The
event was fraught with sadness, which even
elegant natural flowers speaking as they do
of light and immortality, could not dispel.
Afloral cross, a broken column displaying
the words “at rest,” and a crown with
“requicscat in peace" wrought in violets,
spoke the thoughts of kind- relatives and
friends. The large attendance indicated the
esteem in which deceased was held. Revs.
John R. Williams, and A. N. Lewis, officia-
tcd. The remains were buried in Christ
church cemetery.
Mr. F. H. Nash has contributed to Drug-
gist Cannon’s museum a piece of the silken
fringe which hung in front of the private box
in Ford’s theatre, Washington, occupied by
President Lincoln, and in which John Wilkes
Booth caught his spur when he leaped upon
the stage after firing the fatal shot.
Rev. A. N. Lewis has rented, and will oc-
cupy the Pinkney mansion as a residence
during the coming season.
Rev. Dr. Sanderson is about to leave the
Frank Fellow’s place, Compo street, and
occupy Mr. John N. Bett’s house, Main
street.
Rev. Mr. Stebbin’s health is improving.
Miss Mary Higgins, aged 15 years, daugh-
terOf Daniel Higgins, died in New York,
Wednesday, whither she had been taken to
be treated for Bright‘s disease of the kidneys,
The remains reached Westport, Friday,
when, during that terrible rainstorm the
funeral took place. Six young girls walked
besides the hearse from the depot to the
cemetry, and very many people joined in the
procession.
A meeting of the stockholders of the West-
port Horse Railroad will be held March 6.
A NEW CEMETERY I—Tlie people will be glad
to know that progress is making in this pro-
ject. Mr. A S. Hurlbutt has taken the mat-
consisting of 20 acres north of Mr. James
Smibert‘s, nearly the whole of the needed
$5,000 of stock has been subscribed by citi-
zens. The bed of the land is of gravel and
free from marsh. It will be susceptible of
the liiglitest improvement. Mr.Morris Ketch-
um takes a lively interest in the matter, and
it is likely his long and varied experience in
laying out grounds will be sought and granted
in beautifiying the lovely tract. Mr. Ketch-
nm‘s taste in landscape architectureistlemon-
strated by the homestead 11.8 occupies, and
which is without doubt, the finest specimen
of improved land in the United States. A
period of forty years, and a fortune in money
expended, have not failed of their good cf—
fccts. Mr. Ketchum‘s little paradise was
once a wild, barren waste. Money, time and
art have brought the transformation. It is
proposed thus to make a second Greenwood
of the new Cemetry—a spot where the dead
may repose undisturbed and in which the na-
tive or adopted citizen may weave meinory’s
and build associations that are not to be bro-
ken. Work will commence with early spring.
Now that constituted authority has declared
Mr. Hayes president, a retrospect of the ef-
forts of local agonizers to help oppose the
count, and at the same time vent their spleen,
may make pleasant reading. Two days after
the presidential election when some thought
Tildcn was the coming man,but more thought
he was’nt, a few gentlemen, among whom
were-B. L. V‘Voodwortli, A S. Hurlbutt, O.
I. Jones, met by chance at Bradley & Wheel-
er’s store. They were talking over the late
contest. Au lax-postmaster formerly a rabid
republican, but of late a bowler for demo-
cratic (?) reform (?) was also there, and he
took the first chance to deelaim loudly in the
interest of Tildcn—the more as flaming head-
ings in New York Evening papers pointing
‘the success of Mr. Hayes were read to him,
Like “The boy who stood on the burning
deck when all but him had fled,” he raised
his voice higher and higher, and when it
touched F. in alt as the musicians say, he
blurted out, bringing his fist down to the
counter like an lingeared trip liammer,—‘ ‘The
republican party dies hard, but it’s bound to
die, Mr. Tildcn has been elected, and nothing
short of fraud and trickery on the part of
rascally opponents can cheat him out of it.”
He fairly foamed as he said this, and like a
“biler” full of dirty linen on a hot stove,
slopped over,causing those near him to dodge
in fear of getting scaldcd. A by-standcr re-
marked that Hayes was likely to receive a
majority of the electoral votes :—“Neverl”
said he ; “Never!” “Tildcn will be that man;
he has earned the election and must go in.”
The bystander then offered to bet five dol-
lars that Tildcn would not be inaugurated
march 4th, even if he was elected. The Ex.
P. M. took the bet, and was then informed,
to the amusement of the crowd, that he had
bet on tails, and Risk—that the 4th of March
1877 fell on Sunday, and consequently the
inauguration must take place after that date.
A more surprised individual never was seen
outside of a Lunatic Asylum as he grabbed
the villainous republican paper substitute for
a V, and left the store. Everybody laughed.
Since, he has divided his time between read-
ing the W07 Id, and abusing the Electoral
commission. but despite anathemas freely
indulged, the country declares herself safe,
and her hot-headed enemies as best off out in
the cold for another four years where their
ugliness can subside. _ “Plum.”
BRIDGEPORT.
The Board of Trade held their second an-
nual banqiict on Wednesday evening last, at
the Atlantic Hotel. Lots of speeches were
made. . -‘
Daniel H. Sterling,- an ex-mayor of the
city, died suddenly on Thursday morning
last. He was an active, public-spirited citi-
zen, “with a record of public and private vir-
tues written in letters Of love and admiration
upon the hearts of his fellow citizens, that
will ever keep him in grateful remembrance
as a public benefactor, an honest man, a kind
friend, and a noble, Christian gentleman.”
St. J ohn’s parish receives five hundred
dollars from the late George Smith.
We hear that Messrs. Smith & Eggc have
an order for 600,000 locks from the Singer
Sewing Machine Co. Good, if true.
were netted by the Molly Pitchers, at their
masquerade ball.
Capt. Speidel was considerably injured
Thursday morning, while driving near the
depot. A passing horse became frightened
at the cars and jumped into his bu‘a’g . Clit-
ting his face and head, and otherwise bruis-
inv him.
. Bridgeport’s pay roll per month for police
force is $1,623.30.
The season has arrived when one may see
ter in hand, secured the title to the property'
One hundred and twenty-eight dollarsflby the new owner, G, O, Keeler,
'_ BEDDING.
The grist millof Mr. Charles Taylor was
burned to the ground last Friday night. Mr.
Taylor and others had noticed the smell of
burning leather, they thought, in the after-
noon and had looked around, but discovered
no trace of fire; They left the mill about 7
p. m., and retired to bed at about 11 o’clock.
At half past 12 Mr; Taylor waked up, and,
discovering alight, called the others. They
found the upper part of the mill in flames.
They removed the horse, wagons, and
sleigh from the sheds adjoining the mill, but
did not succeed in recwring anything,
even their books from the mill itself. It is
supposed the fire originated in tlic gudgcons
in the upper part of the mill. Their less is
very much regretted. Mr. Taylor, and his
son, are both highly esteemed, and as there
was no insurance on the mill their loss will
be heavy. The wind was high, and the
house was in danger from the sparks, but
was saved. Both house and 'blll‘ll were in-
sured. Loss $5,000.
This is the fourth millthat has been burned
in Redding within two or three years.
On Friday two children of Mn, Martin
Burr were buried in one grave. Diphtheria.
Mrs. Noah Sherwood was buried on Sat-
urday. Her sickness had lasted nearly a
year. She died “in the faith," and though
her death was a heavy loss to her fricndsand
family it was a great deliverance and gain to
her. '
Thursday was a most propitious day for
the Fellowship Meeting of the Congregation-
al Churches, of this vicinity, at Georgetown
for most certainly March came in more
like a lamb than a lion, and though the
aspect of nature was still winter, the warm
breath and gentle glow of spring carried the
mind forward to the pleasant days so rapidly
hastening on. And in brightness and de-
lightful peace of na are without was a fit
type of the spirit which reigned through
the crowded assembly in the pleasant little
church. - .
Rev. Mr. Hamilton of Norwalk, preached
an excellent sermon on fiith, reconciling the
seeming contradictions between Paul and
James, showing the perfect harmony be-
tween them, and insisting on a faith that
works. 1 '
During the intermission the Hall was
crowded with guests and members Of the
congregation, and three long tables were
abundantly‘and richly spread for their re-
freshmcnt.
In the afternoon a very interesting confer-
ence meeting was held. The text discussed
was Jno. 15: 8.
v. Dr. W. Teller of Ridgefield, was to
pr h in the evening,but your correspondent
was unable to attend this service. AMADEUS
‘ WESTON.
The Ladies’ Mite Society met in the com:
modious writing room of Mr. Jarvis’ Military
Institute. There was quite a gathering and
much social enjoyment. A very handsome
quilt, made by fair ladies’ fair hands was dis-
posed of. Miss Jennie Nichols, sister of our
respected Town Clerk, became the happy
possessor and is quite proud of her new ac-
quisition.
We learn that the Rev. Otis J. Range, G.
W. C. T., of Connecticut, has been invited
by Neversink Lodge to give our people
another of his characteristic temperance lec-
tures. It is to be on the 15th inst. What
hour of the -evening, and where? You shall
know in our next. _ ‘ .
March came in like a gentle lamb on Thurs-
day, but on Friday showed us something Of
the roaring lion nature. .
None of our people we presume, will start
for Washington to-day to see the inauguration.
All quiet, however, on the Potomac!
The rain prevented the lady pupils and
some‘of the sterner sex attending Mr. I. A.
Tuck’s last soiree dansante, on Friday even-
ing. \Ve learn the Professor starts for ‘Cana-
do. this week. ' ' TON WES.
STAMFORD. _
Among the encouraging signs of busmess
revival this week we note that Collender’s
billiard factory commended to run on full
time, Monday. The Yale Lobk works,which
has been running on 28 hours a week for
some time, began riflning 40 hours a week
“from Monday last.
As a result of the revival the membership of
the M. E. church will be increased about
one hundred. On Sunday some twenty-six-
new members were received into the Presby-
terian church, and the Congregational church
admit ‘ ighteen.
ACo gregational conference was held in
the church of that denomination, on Tues-
day. It was attended by clerical and lay
delegates from the several of the neighbor-
ing towns. The ladies of the church, who
are noted for their skill and taste in such
matters, prepared a generous collation for
the out of town visitors. ‘
Wm. Dunard lost three fingers in a plain-
ing machine, at the Billiard factory, re-
cently. _
C. A. Hawley, has returned from a short
visit to the Bermudas. Dr. P. Holly, whose
health is still very precarious, remains on
the island.
Henry Hucliinson sold to Josiah Huchin-
son, house and 75 acres of land in North
Stamford for $16,000.——Adeocate.
GEORGETOWN.
The story published sometime since in the
Bridgeport Standard about the finding of‘a
.Pocket book by John Lockwood and his
spending the money contained therein and
subsequent arrest, at Worcester,Mass., is, we
are assured entirely, untrue. He claims not
to have found any pocket-book-whatevcr, and
no evidence was offered at his recent exam-
ination proving. that he did.
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The news of the final decision of the Pres-
identia’question was received very quietly
in this vicinity, and with satisfaction that the
vexed question was finally settled.
Mr. J. N. \Vise, formerly well-known here
in the Confectionery business, was in town
on a visit last week. He is now running a
Confectionery Store in Birmingham.
Tweed, it is more than rumored, is to be
released. New York law is something won-
derful'to contemplate. ,
The New York Sun, on Saturday last, ap-
peared in mOurning—for the loss of the New
York Collectorship. Poor Dana l
A temperance orator pleading the chse of a
man charged with Sunday liquor selling, was
one of the novelties of last week. fiery-
thing seems to be fair and honorable in law.
That barbaeue has been given up, and the
Cow is for sale. Perhaps Barnum, the new
chairman of the Dem. Nat. Com., could be
induced to buyitlie animal for his new mule
team. _ _ '
Any tax-payer of the Borough wishing to
examine the Assessors Books, just completed
will find them at the office of Borough Clerk
Foote, Main Street, until Saturday 1116.10“)
inst.
It is denied that the action of the Warden
in ordering up the National ensign, union
down, on the Hickory Pole, yesterday, was
an Official act ; it was purely the act of a
private citizen. I '
George Brown, a young man in the employ
of Holmes & Keeler, had a leg broken last
week Monday afternoon, by being thrown
from a wagon, ‘on West Avenue, while en-
gaged in delivering goods.
Invitations are out for the Pioneer Ball to
be given April 3d. Wannemaclicr, of New
York, has been engaged to filrnish music for
the occasion. The managers intend making
it a first-class affair in every respect.
The trial of Henry C. Johnson, of the
Broad River District, for selling liquor on
Sunday, which has been continued for sever-
cral weeks past, was concluded on Saturday
last. Justice Stuart found the man guilIY.
and an appeal was taken to the Superior
Court. Johnson was put under bonds of
$200 which was furnished by John Gorliam.
o»—-—-
CHANGE OF Basra—Curtis, the batter, will
move to the store recently occupied by Shin-
son 6.: Co. The Dollar store will move next
door, and their present store will be occupied
Spencer,
the jeweler, will move to Hubbell‘s building,
Main Street. '
a—————.-¢.>—.-
Lovers of the delectable pumpkin pie—
famous through all Yankeedom—can DOW
obtain the raw material all the year round,
put up in cans, at all grocery stores. See
adv. ~
fourt of Burgesscs.
Regular Meeting, Friday Earning, M7071. 2d.
Bills ordered paid.
Demmon t% Newcomb, supplies, “3 38
Gas 00. street lamps, 2 months, p 206 34‘
Gas 00. Main street Fire 00. houses, 3 20
Harvey Fitch, work on roads, 3O 64
S. Hodges, lamplighter, 40 00
D. J. Bennett, Police, 52 00
J. O‘Sullivan, “ 49 00
" 6 00
hate Bowc,
Auditors report of Borough Treasurer and
Borough Clerk accounts read and accepted.
Contractor Fitch asked for Highway Coul-
niiltee to examine Macadamizcd piece of road
nearly finished by him, and to arrange for
payment of same. Referred to committee
with power to adjust.
Surveyor Banks reported that Mr. C. M.
Sellcck Wished :1 change of grade in the side-
walk in front of his premises on East Avenue.
Referred to Highway Committee with power
in same. '
The matter of the collector’s salary was ta-
ken up and discussed. The Warden stated
that informally it had been decided to make
the salary $500, but that Mr. Weeks thought
he ought to have at least 2.} per cent. on taxes
collected as that was about what was paid
in adjoining places. Voted that the salary
be $500 per year with $18 additional for
printing, posting, Ave.
The Warden reported in the matter of
funding the Borough debt; he had made sev-
eral inquiries, but found tliatlhe parties had
already placed their money, otherwise .would
be glad to take it at 5 per cent. Bu'rgess
Cowles had interviewed several New York
insurance companies who-would be glad to
take the bonds at 5 per cent. if they were of
a New York State corporation. N. Y. Mu-
tual would perhaps in five or six weeks from
now, if not taken before. The Warden and
Chairman of the Finance Committee appoint-
ed a committee to negotiate the said loan on
as advantageous terms as possible.
Mr. Edward Blel’l‘lll, Borough Treasurer,
asked for return to him of his last year’s
bond; his accounts having been audited and
found correct. Voted to return said bond.
Finance Connnitte authorized to borrow
$1,000 for current expenses.
. The School Question.
It will be remembered that the town of
Norwalk at its last December meeting ap-
pointed a committee consisting of the Acting
School Visitors, and Chairman of the various
District Committees to consult with refer-
ence to the establishment of one High School
and if deemed advisable to recommend some
plan for the establishment of the same, to a
town meeting called by them at their option.
We are informed that this committee have
met as requested; and are about 'to present
substantially the following recommendations:
That the existing High Schools of the town
be discontinued, and that there be established
in their stead one ccntial High School in the
Over River District, to be taught by a male
instructor at a salary of $1,200, and a female
assistant at $700, the school to go into Opera-
tion at the beginning of the September
school term. With a view to the most ecd-
nomical and efficient working of this school,
we understand that the committee advise
some changes like the following to the three
larger schoOE:—lst. The Center to be made
a thorough Grammar School of seven grades
taught by eight teachers, including a male
principal, at a salary of $1,200. 2d. The
Over River (apart from the High School,) to
make a Grammar School of seven grades,
taught by seven teachers, all ladies. On con-
dition that the High School he elsewhere lo—
cated, it is recommended that the highest
teacher in the Over River School he a gentle-
man insttad of a lady, and that his salary be
notmore than $51,200. 3d. The South Nor-
walk Union to be :1 Grammar School of seven
grades with four duplicate grades, taught by
thirteen teachers, including a male principal,
at a salary not exceeding $141,200.
The other schools, according to the recom-
mendations, are to continue as at present,
save such reduction or modification in sala-
ries as will make the pay uniform to teachers
of similar advancement in the ‘ different
schools.
As to the standard of admission to the High
School, it is recommended that the-pupils be
required to pass a satisfactory examination in
English Grammar, Geography, U. S. History,
Arithmetic. as far as Involution, Reading,
Spelling and Penmanship. Also, for the most
part, that the examiliation be in writing, and
that questions be selected from the text books
used inmost of the schools. It is believed
that the number of pupils approved for the
High School, on such examination, will not
exceed fifty the first year. _
he total expense for the efficient carrying
on of all the schools, including the High
School, under the plan suggested, as ascer-
tained by careful estimate, need not exceed
$28,500, whereas the expenses last year were
$29,500 and will be the same this year. We
hope the plan thus substantially matured and
to be recommended, will be carefully consid-
ered by all friends of public education, and
that a united effort will be put forth by the
different Districts to accomplish the most dc-
sirable ends to which attention is here called.
It seems we were in too much of a hurry
iil commending Congressman Warner for not
taking part with the Revolutionists. On
Wednesday last he voted four times with the
filibusters, and “dodged” several times. On
Thursday, he voted once against the filibus-
ters, and is classed as “not voting" on all
other questions on that memorable day. We
are afraid that instead of voting according-to
the dictates of his own conscience, as at first
he yielded to the orders from the State com-
mittee. This {is a disappointment to his
friends here who hoped he would prove a
statesman and not a mere partisan.
Upon the announcement of the election of
Hayes, last Friday, gold touched 104%.
Several members were received into the
First Congregational Church on Sunday last.
Mr. U. S. Grant, will be the guest of Mr:
Hamilton Fish, at Washington, for a few
days.
Persons desiring to experiment with Blue
Glass, can obtain the right sort at. Prowitt’s,
Main Street.
March came in with great bluster, in the
House of Representatives~a regular fill-o‘-
buster wind. ,
Senator Barnum has been elected chairman
of the Democratic National Committee, vice
Hewitt, disgusted. _
Mr. Hewitt has resigned his position as
chairman of the Democratic National Com-
mittee. Reason given—tired of it.
Messrs. Slauson & Co., hattcrs, have sold
their stock to Nash &. Ives, and relinquished
business. _
ho—r—‘———
Breathlng'nflama Without Injury.
There is no exaggeration in the statement that
thousands of persons residing from one year‘s end
to another, in fever and aguo regions on this con-
tinent and elsewhere, breathe ail-more or less im-
pregnated with miasma, without incurring the
disease, simply and only because they are in the
' habit of using llostettcr’s Stomach Bitters asa
preventive. It has frequently happened, and the
fact has been amply attested by the parties them»-
selves, that persons surrounded on all sides by
neighbors suffering the tortures of' this shivering
and burning plague, have enjoyed absolute im-
munity f ro‘m it thanks to the protection all'ordcd
by the Bitters. Nor is that standard anti-febrile
cordial less efficacious in remedying than in pre-
venting chills s and fever, bilious, remittcnts. and
disorders of a kindred type. Taken between the
paroxysms. it speedily mitigates their violence,
and eventually prevents their recurrence. These
facts convmcingly established by cvidence,appcal
with peculiar force to travelers and sojourners iii
malarious districts.
Every Invalid Should_ Know it.
The reports from all parts of the country confirm .
the statement that Dr.Gnge’s great vegetable rem-
edy called “MEDICAL \VONDEII” is having an im-
mense sale by all druggists. The roprilors do
not expend enormous sums for flaming advertise-
ments, but prefer to let the medicine iu’lverisc it-
self by sending to druggists throughoutthc coun-
try, sample bottles, for trial, at a cost of many
thousand dollars per year, that invalids may test
its mentsbeforc purchasing a large size. Noper-
son suffering With Dyspepsia, Dizziness, Liver or
Kidney Complaint, Sour Stomach,Sick Headache.
Habitual Costiveness. Serol‘ulous Ilumo‘rs. Spinal
Diseases, Weakness of Male or Female.or General
Nervous Prostratlon of either sex, can take this
remarkable medicine without soon secingits good
effects. Go to your Druggist and get a sample
bottle for 15 ets. and try it: or a large size for 31.
It has cured where all other remedies have failed.
Sold in Norwalk by H. Ill. & C. S. Prowitt. “'liole-
sale by CO. C. Goodwm it 00., Boston.
4
Dr. A. J. FLAGG’S
Census 3 LONG
@YRUP.
___._._._
A SAFE AND SURE REMEDY-
Tllo (tough and Lung Syrup
[5 the remedy that during the past fifteen years
has won for DR. FLAGG an extended reputation
as a SPECIALIST for THROAT and LUNG Dis-
eases, After so many 'ears trial it can be truth
f‘ully said that it has EVER FAILED, even in
the WORST Cases. It is purely Vegetable, and
its effect upon the system isat once soothing
and Tonic.
It Will tire 31101111111111 Call
In a few hours, not by drying it up,but by remov-
ing It from the system. TRY IT.
_ It WIIIOCIu-c a Chronlc Cough by sooth-
ing the irritated parts, and strengthening the syso
tom.
['1‘ ‘VILL CURE CONSUBIPTION
Even after all other remedies have failed. In the
earlier stages of this (ll-lease it will effect a speedy
and certain cure; - and it many cases of advanced
Consumption its cfl‘ec’t has seemed almost miracu-
lous, restoring to full strength and perfect health
$112519 IThom physiciansJiail given up as incurable-
It Will Cline Catarrli
More effectually than Otlierlanyrtmedy, by simlfly
' removingtheeanse TRY '1‘.
_ It will cure Bronchitis. by allaylng all
irritation of the throat. TRY IT.
I} will cure Asthma. afl‘ordingimmedlate
.chef and a. pcrl‘ct cure. TRY 11‘.
It Will Cure Ulcerated Sore Throat.
T R‘Y I T.
IT WILL CURE Loss of Voice, Night
Sweats. Hectic Fever, AND ALL Symp-
tomsofConsumpuon. TRY IT.
For cyery affection orlhe Throat and
Lungs it only needs a trial to convince the most
skeptical of its wonderful curative properties.
REOIEIVIBER TILE IT
uses unis, _
URES Olllills,
unrs 11111111111.
uses onsumriou,
Dn. WM. M. LADD, a leading Driiggist of Clare-
. ment, certifies as follows:
For many ears I have known Dr. A. J. Flagg
as a success ul practicing physician, and can as-
sure the public that his representations gelative
to the Cough and Lung Syrup can be strictly re-
lied upon, It has been used in his extended prac~
rice with marvellous success, and I know It to be
all that he claims for it.
WM. M. LADD, M. D.
CLAREJIONT, N. 11.. September, 1875.
DR. FLAGG—My Dear Sir:—— Your Cough and
Lung Syrup has proved a great benefit to 'me.
glvin relief from severe Coughs and Soreness of
the lin s, when all other remedies and phySI
cians ha failed. - lliavc never takena medicine
more pleasant to the taste Or more satisfactorv In
its results. MRS. LYDIA WILLEY.
Prepared only by
Dr. A. J. FLAGG & 00.,
IyG] Clarcniont, N. H.
IRICE 50 (IT'S. Sold by all Drngglsls.
One-Third of Life is Spent in- Bed.
Neslpail Bedding Manufactory,
ESTABLISHED iSiO.‘
LEE’S
Celebrated6111111111Collulllalli‘aiies
Flows and Bolsters,
Church and Hall Cusliions,Hair and Husk, Excel-
sior and Cotton Top Matti-asses, constantly-on
handand made to order, any weight, quality,
shape or size desired.
Old Mattresses repicked cit-rel: ovated
COR. MAIN AND CANAL STS.,
WESTPORT; CONN.
HONEY or annual 1111 Till
FOR THE CURE OF
Coughs, Golds, Influenza, Romances, Monk
Breathing, and all Mention: of the Throat,
Bronchial Tubes, and Lungs, leading
to Consumption. ,
This infallible remedy is composed of the
HONEY of the plant Horehound, in chemical
union with TAR-BALM, extracted from the
LIFE PRINCIPLE of ’,the forest tree ABEIS
BALSAMEA, or Balm of Gilead. -
The Hone of Horehonnd SOOTHES AND
SCATTERS all irritations and inflammations, and
the Tar-balm CLEANSES AND HEALS the throat
and air passages leading to the lungs. FIVE
additional ingredients keep the organs cool,
moist, and in healthfill-‘_ action. -Let no pre-
judice kee you from trying this great medi-
cine of a mans doctor who has saved thou-
sands of lives by it in hiri large private practice.
N.B.-—The Tar-Balm has no BAD usrr. or
smell. . ‘
PRICES 50 CENTS AND $I PER BOTTLE.
Great saving to buy large size.
“Pike’s Toothache Drops” Cure
a in 1 Minute.
Sold by all Druggists.
II. N. CRITTENTON, Prop,
Beinllllasltllral,
Are now offering a large line of
HAMBURG
lltlllti assaults
Cheap. A choice assortment of
Spring Prints.
A Fine Stock of
DARK AIID' lIGHT REMNANTS.
.All kinds of
BLEACIIED MUSLIN,
All kinds of »
IIUNBLEACHED MUSLIMS.
5-4, (M, 9-4. a io-l SHEETING.
Black Alpacasall qualities.
Black Ogaslmieres all grades.
A Fine Assortment 01‘
BLACK SEE-Ks.
A good assortment of Low Priced Dress
Goods. A large stock of Ginghams. A
good assortment of Cassimeres.
fine line of Ladies’ Hose, in
plain colors. A fine assort-
' ment of White Hosiery.
Ladies & Children’s
Striped Hose
A fine Stock of Lise Ruffling, Collars & Cuffs,
Ribbons, Tie‘s, Combs and Brushes, Peri
fumery, Comfortablcs & Blankets.
Carpets (If: Oil Cloths.
Domestic. Paper Fashions.
All goods at right prices. We invite your inspec-
tion of our Goods.
BENNETT, NASH 81 STREET,
19 MAIN STREET.
‘le lass BUYERS rill rill. strum
I
J . T-
Arrived at last after much delay from snow, that Our load of
MINNESOTA NEW PROCESS FLOUR, :
BRAND"‘WHITE WONDER.”
Really. a. wonderful bargain, as it has advanced since
bought three months ago, so that it is actually selling at
My price is 3’5 IO per bbl. Cheap at $11.
wholesale for $10.
$1.35 for 24 1-2_ lb. bag. Every barrel warranted.
ing like as good ever had in .my store.
.24 10 lbs. Cooking sin r, 1.00
.30" Family Pork, perl .,
1.00 Finest Molasses, per gal. .66
L. DIBBLE, Jr’s, Cheap Gash Store,
DIBBLE’S BLOCK. SOUTH NORWALK.
Kerosene Oil best,
Fine Lot Of Butter,
[5 lbs. Prunes,
N oth-
Also,
.10
REMOVAL I
Custom Orders.
I would inform my friends that I shall be found-at the
old store, N o. 7 Main Street, as usual.
CHAUNCEY C. PLATT.
RH 0/1 H R I S 0' JV'
Would infOrni his patrons and friends
that he has removed from 39 Main St,
to" the old stand lately occupied by
J. P. HJWFORD,
NO. 7 Main St, where he will be happy
to receive old and new customers in
want of anything in the Boot and Shoe
line, either ready-made or made to order.
Messrs. Chauncey Platt and S. N.
French will be on hand to attend to
.3
o
05:5:
Will do it.
A. H. 'I-IOYT. '
N at running very fast just new,
“ Good times come again, almost here.”
We take count of Stock March 1st. If we find then
that we are “right side up,” we shall put
STEAM,” and carry the largest line of
. BOOTS and SHOES.
in this town, and sell more Goods than ever before, if
GOOO- GOODS, LOW PRICES AND SOOARE DEALING
Will tell 'you more after March 4th.
Selling Goods at very low prices now.
Boots or Shoes of any kind come and see us.
J. (I; T- Cousins’ Fine French Kid, Hand Made, price $6.00.
E. G. Burt’s Best French Kidprfigtélénégnest goods in this country,)
A. H. HOYT & Co.
NORWALK. CONN.
smooth.
3— _
track not very
on “Moan
When you are wanting
J. F. RUSCO.
REMOVAL!
Selleak sins.
HAVE REMOVED TO THEIR
New Centennial Building,
Where they will be pleased to see all their old
customers and as many new ones as will be
pleased to call. They have one of the finest
stores in the State, and intend to keep it
stocked with as
Flllt an Assortment of Goods
as can be found in this part of the County,
and to sell as cheap as. best quality of Goods
can be bought anywhere. We are receiving
direct from the Mills, west,
Fllllll‘ liy t'al Loads,
including the
Celebrated Invincible Brand
Best Minnesota Patent, which cannot be beat
for quality. Also,
SthIIIS AND MICHIGAN IIOIIIIS.
, .. RETURN TO NORWALK.
. Genre and Panel Pictures.
if you want Velvet Frames.
THE subscriber, having returned to Norwalk,
bought out the Blacksmithing business at the
old. established stand known’as “Lamb’s Shop,”
Main Street, is new fully prepared to do ‘
HORSE AND 0X SHOEIN G,
‘ ——AND-—
Carriage Making.
in the best manner, and at low rules. Special at-
tention paid to Lame and Interfering Horses.
EDWIN C. LLOYD.
1' .8 7 '7 .
Provisions, .
Groceries,
Poultry,l
CROCKERY AND GLASS WARE,
Fruits, Nuts, etc.
F I S H ,
(Fresh, Salted and Canned.)
OYSTERS.
(Opened or In the shell.)
CLAMS,¢2!O.
ALSO
Vegetables of all Kinds,
(Fresh and Canned.)
Canned ‘F‘ruits.
BREAD, PIES, CAKES, 8.0., ac.
AT
QEMMON & NEWCOMB’S,
53 & 55 Main St., N orwalk.
A
FOR SALE.’
In order to reduce his large stock, the sub-
scriber offers for sale, -
TEN SETS SINGLE HARNESS.
SIX TOP BUGGIES,
FOUR COACHES,
SIX HORSES.
All 0 bich will be sold at low prices.
Apply a the Livery Stable, River Street,
near Wall, where they can be examined.
2t9 W. E. DANN.
Call at Whitney’s,
If you want Frames.
If you want Mats.
If you want Pam Partouts.
If you want Fire Gill: Easels.
If you want Banner frames.
If' you want Paper Macho Frames.
Lyons Velvet and Nickel Standard
Great variety of Mats. . _
75 different syles of Frames in Gilt.
Black Walnut, Rose, Maple, and Fancy Woods—
I‘rames to Order.
Pictures.
Frames.
Etchings. Artistic Gems.
Fine Photographs.
in the manufacture of Boots and Shoes, in all
its branches, enables me to give to the public
an article that will give perfect satisfaction,
Ladies’ French Kid Button,
made to order at short notice. ,
marked in Plain Figures, and at the Lowest
Market Prices. A perfec tilt guaranteed and
New Yak 81111111311119,
nonwhnn, CONN.
N.B.--We also keep on hand a full assortment
LEATHER AND FINDINGS.
' HO'BIIEIIS or EIEIII ursclllnloll
‘ Mrs. H. L. McLEAN,
Wllleontliitie he!
Millinery Business,
The same as usual, during the -
FALL all] WINTER
and will-scluler stock of Goods
,— AT COST!
MILLINERY I
Ladies can always find at
Mr. 3. 5". Bo BE'I'T",
a full ,assortment of
Millinery & Millinery Goods
and ltll no cxa oration to so that she I
the moat tasti Ions. Call any her monorail? 12:18:
Street. MRS. J. B. BETTE.
A CARD.
I would remind my friends and patrons thatl
am still in business, doing Millinery and Children‘s
Dreumaklng. and Stamping,nnd shall continue
the same nntillurthcr notfifis H L M N
_ a o . cm I
Norwalk, Nov. 13th, 1876.
rhesus BROCKWAY’S
Select School.
Regular English Course Four Years.
lull. IAIIIAIB, "All" All PAII‘IIII.
Drawing from east and from nature. A limited
number 0 pupils received Into the family. Spring
Term commences Monday. Feb. 5th, 1877.
For circulars address MISSES BROCKWAY,
15'?!» Box 443, Norwalk, Ct.
Dr. FlTCl-I’S
FAMILY SCHOOL for BOYS.
THE WINTER TERM will commence on
WEDNESDAYJANJII. A gentleman of
several years’ experience in fitting boys for College
has been engaged aslfitssds‘CnFITOI-I
. . . Pr'n ' l.
Hex-walk. Dec. 18,1876. ’ I cum -
Ell'lttll '
Day 3011001
F o R _§_ 0 Y s .‘
'1‘. F. assay. 11., Principal.
Winter Term Ends March 25th.
Boys. received at any line and char ed from
date of entrance. School rooms 111 New ullding
opposite National Bank ol N orwalk.
Among the patrons of the school, are
W. H. Earle Earp. W. S. Mood E
Henry Hung‘erford, Esq, W. Randel gi‘nitah‘l Esq.
E. W. Stuart. Es ., A. S. Hameraley, Esq.,
John 1’. Benny. Lag" A. H. Byington, Es ..
L. J. Curtis, Eiiq., W. B. E. Lockwoodfhsq
other References. are
Rev. J. A. Hamilton, Rev. ILA. Dunnin .
Rev. J. ll. Taylor, A. 13. Woodward, sq.
Boarding & Day School, -
FOR YOUNG LADIES!
TERRACE PLACE, HIGH ST.. NORWALK.
Spring Term will commence March 5th. Facil-
ltlea for the study of the H1 heiilnglish Branch-
ea. French. German and um: ; thorou hneuln
svery department. For particulars on or ad-
recs,
MRS. HARLEM, Principal.
A CARD.
It in with pleasure that I return my grateful
thanks to my friends and former patrons for their
kind and liberal ntronage in times past. And I
now extend the nvitlon to all by ivin notice
that I can be found at the Store No. 1 Ma 11 Street
formerly occupied by myself, and latterly by
Messrs. Stolford a Stoddard, where Ishall take
pleasure to wait upon such as will favor me with
their patronage. HARVEY FITCH.
Norwalk, January '29, 1877.
C. W. LOCKWOOD’S SONS
Have taken the Store. No 4 Skidily’s Block. Main
Street, where they will open a llrsbclass
Fruit," .
Vegetable
and Poultry Market.
They intend to keep It well stockedwith
Fresh. Salt, Smoked lb Canned Fish
of all the choice vnrities, and Fruits and Vegeta-
bles of all kindafln their season. The furnishing
of POULTRY, either alive or dressed, a specialty.
Also EGGS.
Norwalk, Conn., February 2am, 1877.
r, COUSINS
sans sruss
Adjoining the Norwalk Hotel,
Wall Street, Norwalk,
is the place where you will find a new and
full line of
Ladies, Misses, -
J Ohildrens, Mons,
Youthsér Boys’
BOOTS and SHOEfi-
of every description. A life-long experience
and at the
V 0
Lowest Possible Prices.
Hand-made, our own make, warranted, $6.
CUSTOM WORK,
IN BOTH HAND AND MACHINE
SEWED, A SPECIALTY.
While Gaiters and Slippers
All Goods
every pair warranted.
DO NOT FORGET
T. cousnxls’
ail street.
of
Leather of the best Oak and Hemlock
Tonnage, by the side or piece.
KEPT ON HAND.
N0 DEVIATION IN PRICES.
4
a min
CHEAP FOR CASH,
AT THE
lelnilfliulilullnnsr
SHERWOUD’S BLOCK.
4| Main‘ Street.
J. SHERWOOD, Proprietor.
DRUG STORE.
AVING purchased the Drug Store of Mr. H.
L. UHLE, No. 11 Main Street. Norwalk. Ch.
I will be happy to supply the old friends and cus-
tomers of the establishment with such articles. in
guy line, as they may desire. My stock consists,
in part, of the Puree: =
Drugs and Chemicals,
Choice variety of Soaps, Brushes, Combs. Cham-
015 Skins. Sponges, Perfumes, Hair Oil, Colo es.
Fancy Articles, Liniments. Pure Glycerine, 1rd
Seeds, and Cattle Fish, Patent Medicines. Mineral
Waters. Cigars. £70.. to. Also the best Wines,
Liquors, Ales and Porter, for medicinal purposes-
C'areful “and competent prescription clerks. al.
ways on hand]
45 ' F. REGNIER, M. D.
_—....____.
A FUSE STOCK 0F
Ilolls, Illanes Pocket Books
FAN CY BOTTLES, &c.
Wagon for Sale.
(good Buiinli‘u WAG‘ON’.l Wiltltllfe 531;! cheap
or mm 0 use. a e ZE‘I‘T
OFFICE. pp ’ “31
CLOSING 'our
BALANCE OF llIY STOCK 0F
P111181 ,
‘AT A
'DchUNTi
E. K. LOGKWOOD.
For Sale.
Ba Horse, six years old, sound and kind
sty ish driver, and good worker. Will be sold
cheap 11‘ applied for soon. Apply to WJI. NASH ,
at the office of' the Union Manufacturing Co.
Norwalk, Feb.5th, 1877. “If
BOARDING.
LEASANT ROOMS and Good Board can he
. had with the comfort of a home. at moderate
prices. Apply at my residence on Prospect Hill.
C. J. GRUMAN.
rill LIGHT RUNNING
DOMESTIC
Sewing Machine,
Is the Best of all.‘ Agency for
Norwalk and Vicinity, in
J. ISPENCER’S
JEWELRY STORE,
Under Norwalk Opera. House.
GIFT BOOKS!
longfellow’s Skeleton‘in Almor,
ILLUSTRATED. -
legend of Sleepy Hollow,
ILLUSTRATED.
Bryant's National Ode,
- ILLUSTRATED.
Whittier’s, Longfellow’s, and the
other Leading Poetical Works.
Miscellaneous 8. Juvenile Works.
A. SBLLEOR,
WALL STREET, NORWA LK.
Town ReCord Books,
Town Order Books,
Probate Records,
Bank Becks,
«Cheek Books
And all kinds 013
Blank Books,
WITH PRINTED READINGS
Printed and ‘Bound I
in the mostcomplete and satisfactory manna
low rates, at the
GAZETTE
Gazette Building,'Nonvnlk. 30.0 _
“Mr. JESSE SELLECK is now located
can obtain YPE with us, and he will be happy to have his old
MACHINISTS m... ...... WWW m,
Steam Printing Office, Nanak,“ ‘
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