NoiWalk Gazette.
Tuesday, August 2lst, 1377.
Better Times.
The problem now engrossing all minds is:
how can the times be improved? How shall
basiness be revived, and labor employed and
rcquited ? The inquiry is indeed serious and
of vital significance to every citizen. There
are many ways in which our present depres-
sion of business may be improved. In this
effort there is no one, not even the humblest,
who may not lend a helping word or hand.
The nation, and the civilized world, for that
matter, has been, so to speak, on an inflated
spree. Trade and speculation have run riot,
while production has been rushed far beyond
all legitimate demands. The natural result
has been a large withdrawal of money from
general circulation and looking it up from use
in great commercial centers. In a word, con-
fidence has been destroyed and capital, al-
ways timid, is withdrawn from use among
the masses of the people. These business dc-
prcssions are as sure to follow upon wild,
speculative recklessness, as wave follows
wave. Those in middle life are not unfami-
liar with their almost periodical return. The
rise from these conditions of business gloom
is always slow, simply because “confidence"
is of slowest growth. No great enterprises of
factory building, railroad construction, or
public or private works of magnitude are
being pushed forward simply because capital-
ists are timid and refuse to put out their
money.
These disturbed monetary conditions reach
to the reniotcst hamlet, and the humblcst in-
dividual. In a community like our own,
where manufacturing forms so important an
item of our business life, these depressions
are most seriously felt. Not only are the
poor working m- n pinched for accustomed
comforts, but the merchants, artisans, and
trades people suffer oftentimes even more, in
loss of trade and consequent financial embar-
rassments. The quiet citizen, living on the
investment of previous years of labor and fru-
gality, finds his income seriously diminished,
and is thus forced to retrcneh the expendi-
tures that were so helpful to the prosperity of
the whole village. But, hope and confidence
and a determination to make the best of every-
thing will do much towards restoring pros-
perity. Let every one make special efforts
to pay their little bills. If possible, paint the
house, shingle the barn, or mend the fence.
In line, give employment to the workman.
If it be but for a half d.y—that will help.
You will get more done for your money now
than for many years before, and the little
amounts you disburse will return in helpful
influences to bless yourself, again. If you
have idle money you are not expecting to use
yourself, put it out at interest into the‘hands
of some enterprising man who will make
your savings helpful to the business prosperi-
ty of the place. Locking yourselves or your
money tip in an iron chest and idly waiting
for prosperous gales to blowis not the way to
make “ better times.”
The heavens have not yet fallen—the bot-
tom bas not quite dropped out, nor has this
poor world entirely gone to the “demnition
bow-wows,” The times will improve; busi-
ness m'll again be good; the honest laborer
will not always stand idly on the street cor-
ners hungry for work. The time when we
shall reach and enjoy this hoped for return of
prosperity depends not upon our stars but up-
on ourselves, whether it be near at hand or
remote. Shall we not then, individually re-
solve to do our uttermost towards hastening
the much needed, the greatly hoped for new
“ era of prosperity ?"
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The work of internal improvement which
has so long been going on at the First Con—
gregational Church, is now nearly completed
and it is expected to be ready for re-occnpan_
cy by the first of September. Painter Clark
has done himself credit in his share of the
work and where all is so beautiful and pleas-
ing, it is a thousand pities that money should
have been thrown away on such an artistic
deformity as the attempted alcove in rear of
the pulpit. The wall should have been left
plain, or finished the same as the side walls.
But if a false pretence and sham were desired
at all, the scenic effect should not have been
blurred by paint in a seeming floor above the
wainscoting, which compels the mind’s eye
t ) mount a step-ladder to reach.
The Reform School.
The trustees of the State Reform School
at Mcriden, have at last awakened to the ne-
cessity of securing a competent superintend-
ent. Of all the names we have heard sug-
gested for the important position, none pos-
sesses the special administrative capabilities
required for the trying position in such ample
measure as Rev. J. J. Woolley, formerly
pastor of the First Congregational church of
Mcriden, and now of Pawtucket, R. I., and
we hope for the best interests of the school
and the State, that he may be induced to ac—
cept the position, though not, as we under-
stand, in any sense hiniiclf seeking the place.
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Strawberries.
Why people who own or rent places do not
have strawberry beds, is one of those things
“ no fellow can find out.” It is indeed a
marvel, when it is remembered that the dc-
licious berry will grow wherever a weed wilI
grow. There iSn’t a familyin Norwalk, hav-
ing one square rod of yard, that could not
easily and cheaply raise at least one Michel
of strawberries to gladdcn the eyes and
mouths of whoall meet at the table. And now
is just the time to set out your new beds, if
you want a full bearing crop next J unc. E.
W. Durand is now sending out his “Great
American” seedling, the greatest strawberry
wonder thus far propagated, as also his “Cen-
tennial Favorite," which took first prize for
size and quality at last year‘s Centennial. The
“Great American" plants may also be pro-
cured of Geo. Seymour & Co. or at the Hoyt
Nursery, New Canaan. These latter nurse-
ryn'Ien have been to the pains of “polling" a
number of these plants in order to ensure
their vigorous growth after transplanting,
and which they sell by the single plant or
dozen. We ourselves, measured one of these
berries, which in circumference was full eight
and a half inches, and we saw thousands as
large as hens eggs. Mr. Durand has for thir-
ty years devoted himself to the culture and
improvement of the strawberry, and when
we returned from a visit to his grounds, we
made no attempt at a full relation of all we
saw there. for the reason, we were sure most
people would only credit us with a wild ex-
aggeration. But so many others saw the
same enormous berries and the. more enor-
mous yield, that it is but a pleasure to invite
attention to such a conceded benefactor as
Mr. Durand has proved himself to be. But
if these choice and more expensive sets can-
not be indulged in, then set out such common
plants as you may readily have given you.
At any rate set out a strawberry bed.
A correspondent of the Palladium writes
from the old home of “Peter Riley,” at
Southbury, Ct. If this correspondent could
hunt up and secure from among any of the
old neighbors of Mr. Goodrich a full set of
his “Peter Parley Tales” for thc'Congression-
nl Librarian, at Washington, he would not.
only be amply reimbursed by that official,an
do a grateful deed to the nation’s great library.
Thus far Mr. .Spofiford has been unable to se-
cure a complete set of the Peter Parley Tales
and is more than anxious to do so, he has re—
peatedly assured us. Perhaps the Pallmlium
might be the happy instrument of securing
them for the Congressional Library from some
New Haven family.
The Long Branch hotels are well filled this
season, and the rates continue higher than at
any other watering place in the country.
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President Wheeler of the Agricultural So-
ciety has received a sample cast of the new
medals to be issued to competitors at the
forthcoming Fair. It is quite a neat and ap-
propriate design.
For some time past, our citizens haverhad
under consideration, various plans for reliev-
ing the sick and destitute poor in our town.
In response to a call from the Norwalk Med-
ical Association, amceting was held at the
Norwalk Athenzeum, Tuesday Evening, Aug.
141b, when a Relief Association was organ-
ized with T. II. Morison, Esq, l‘res. ; W. A.
Lockwood, M. D., Sec., and Samuel Lyncs,
M. D., Treasurer. An Executive Committee
was also appointed—one for each Church So—
ciety in the town—with power to appoint so-
licitors of contributions. A meeting of the
new organization was first held last Friday
Evening, Aug. 17th, at the Athcntcum, which
was kindly offered for the future meetings of
the Association, by T. 11. Morison, Esq.
There is already four hundred dollars in the
Treasurer‘s hands, and this is an earnest that
something practical is already accomplished
in this matter.
jccts of this Association is to dispense chari-
ty in a somewhat different manner from usual
and to the sick and destitute families, partic-
ularly whom these hard times have reduced
to a forlorn condition. The lazy, the vicious
and undeserving will be, if possible, prevent-
cd from grasping the awards of this society.
All contributions should be made to Dr. Sam-
uel Lynes, Treasurer, or to the following:
T. H. Morison, Esq, Pres. ; Dr. W. A.
Lockwood, See; Messrs. E. K. Lockwood,
James Ambler, F. St. John Lockwood, Gerar-
dus P. Adams, John chna, Ebenezer Hill,
A. J. Crofut, P. L. Cunningham, W. S. Han-
ford, Executive Committee. The next meet-
ing of the Association will be held Tuesday
Evening, Aug. Blst.
Colyer’s Contentment Island.
One of the most charming of many sea-
side retreats now beautifying the shores of
the Sound, is “Contentment Island,” the
home of our artist and philanthropic friend
Col. Vincent Colycr. Formerly the island
was but a jutting point of wild briars, cedars
and craggy rocks, but by his transforming
hand it is now the abode of taste, rural beau-
ty and a stretch of marine view not excelled
in the State. Here the lamented Kcnsctt in
company with his friend Colyer, wrought
and dreamed many of his wonderful crea-
tions and copied nature in her most entranc-
ing forms.
A new charm and novelty has just been
erected as an added attraction to this almost
wierd and romantic spot. The Colonel pur-
chased at the close of the Centennial at Phil-
adelphia, the grand state. building of New
York. This he has had rc-erectcd on the ex-
act spot of the Kcnsett studio, andnow in its
completion wears an air of imposing beauty
it never possesed upon the Centennial grounds.
The causes of this are many. It now stands
on a commanding pinnacle overlooking the
waters of the Sound, and is so artistically
colored as to greatly improve its first outward
appearance. The former canvas roof has
been replaced by more enduring tin, and a
more permanent look given the edifice. But
it is in the interiOr finishing that. the hand of
cultivated art and elegant good taste are ap-
parent. Herc, the walls and ceilings are all
decorated with the most unique andbeautiful
selections of wallpapers. Even the lambrc-
quins, as well as the seeming wainscotings
and the borderings are. of choice selected pa-
per. Thc whole interior has a look Of ampli-
tude and beauty that must be seen to be realiz-
ed and enjoyed. And hundreds-of visitors,
have and are,enj oying this treat,as itis still open
to the public. The place was eagerly sought
after by a NewYork gentleman of fortune as
a summer retreat, but the Colonel preferred
the loss of a season's rental to any interrup-
tion in his plans for a complete finishing up
of this new and most prominent and attract-
ive feature of his island, so we presume it
will stand vacant until another year.
Demagogueism in Patents.
The “planks” in bOth the Republican and
Laboring Mcns’ platforms in Ohio, express-
ing hOstility to all patents, show how, both
stolid ignorance and utter dcmagogueism will
sometimes seize upon and prevail among the
managers of all political parties. With nO
patent laws and no reward for inventive
genius,whcrc would be your railroads, steam-
boats, telegraphs, printing presses and bar-
vesters? In short, to the inventive skill of
some working man were the very men engag-
ed in this condemnation, indebted for the
clothes they .wcar and the food they ate.
Yes, even the pen and ink with which they
indicted their stupid and deceptive resolves.
But strangest of all is that a “ Working Man’s”
convention should have run into such a folly,
for the records of the Patent Office will show
that nine out of every ten of our inventors
are mechanics and workingmcn.
Rev. Mr. Woolscy was in town last Friday
visiting old friends and parishioners. Since
Mr. lVoolscy left us as pastor of the 1st Bap-
tist church, he has from time to time re-
turned and occupied his old pulpit, and no,
pastor ever received from any former charge
more sincere and hearty greetings than always
'await his advent here. He now proposes to
make Philadelphia his place of temporary
residence, having rented his home at Stan);-
ford, made alas, so recently desolate by the
death of one of the most estimable of wives.
Iner ministrations, our people, one and all,
without regard to creeds, would hail his com-
ing as the advent of a citizen, :1 friend and
Christian brother, revered and beloved.
Gen. Sheridan feels such alarm for the safe-
ty of Gen. Sherman’s party now in the Yel-
lowstone Park that he has ordered relays of
troops to be hurried forward to his protection.
The Unpaid Laborer:
Every reputable journal in this country,
with scarce an exception, has condemned
with unmeasured severity, the recent labor
strikes and their diabolical mob accompany-
ments. No one hasunited in that condemna-
tion more vehemently than ourselves. But,
in this just outcry against the unreasoning
outrages perpetrated by a mob of labor strikers
we should not overlook the just claims to gen-
erous consideration and sympathy of the tens
of thousands of pcaccablc laborers, who,-with
families to support, have toiled uncomplain-
ingly on, while their wages have been forced
down and the time of their employment
so reduced as scarce to keep the wolf of star-
vation from their ddors. It is a most hard
and trying position in which to place a human
being always used to securing his family, an
enjoyment of all the necessaries, and some of
the comforts of life. We have only to “put
ourselves in his place,” in times like these, to
appreciate (though it must be in a faint dc-
grec,) the terrible realities of such a situation.
Yet we are daily admonished of the wide-
spread destitution and suffering that exists
throughout the country, owing to the distur-
bances of the times and the unsettled condi-
tions of business. It becomes the most seri-
ous and imperative duty of all good people to
thoughtfully inquire what can be done to (Illa-
slate this abnormal condition in this rich and
powerful and prosperous land of ours. There
are many'ways, but none so certain and none
so speedy, as to resolve to give as much cm-
ploymcnt as you possibly can ; pray what you
own as fast as you can ; trade with the shop-
keeper as liberally as you can ; if you have
idle money in your pocket or bank, loan it, as
speedily and safely as you can, and thus set
others at work with'your capital in producing
or arousing to prosperity, some languishing
business. ‘
The running of the daily peach train was
commenced Wednesday, 15th, on the lions-
atonic roa'd. -
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The “corner in seats” on the Adclphi, Sat—
urday, has been squared by an abundant sup—
ply of new camp chairs.
G. ~W. P., J. E. Durand, of Mcriden, and
G. Chaplain Loomis, of Hartford visited Con-
cord Division on Friday night last.
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A Spanish proverb says :. “The man who
on his wedding day starts as a lieutenant in
the family will never get promoted.”
As has been stated, the ob-.
Should he ever return to the town of his for— 4
' of the battle of Winchester.
PERSONAL.
. E. A. Woodward was at Long Branch, last
week.
Jas. II. Knapp, Esq, left for Oak Bluffs on
Friday last. -
Mr. Joseph Cousins has returned from
Lake “’aramaug.
Norman Austen arrived home by steam-
boat, Wednesday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Theodore E. Smith visit the
Whitc’Mountains this week.
Harry Colycr of Galveston, Texas, was in
town lastweck. He left for the Lone Star
State, Saturday. '
Mr. and Mrs. James Mallory, Mr. and Mrs.
Edwin Mallory, and Mrs. Chas. Mallory, all
left last week for a visit to Williamstowu,
Mass.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. R. Cowles have been
guests at the Dorlan Ilousc the past week.
Next week they expect to quaff the sparkling
spring waters at Saratoga.
\Ve are glad to welcome again among us, if
only for a short time, our old friends Mr. and
Mrs. Chas. G. Dean ; they are visiting in
Camp street for a brief season.
Mr. Burling, after enjoying a season of de-
licious repose among friends in Norwalk, has
repaired to Ridgefield for another week’s rest
prior to his departure to the “land Of Harry
Clay.”
Mrs. P. M. Olmstead, is preparing, with
other victims of the hay fever malady, for
the re r annual exodus to Bethlehcm~—
not of J udea—but of the White Mountain
regions:
Rev. Mr. Bentley starts off on his vacation
this week. He will spend part of it in New
Jersey and expects to be with his old church
in Morristown, next Sunday, upon its 125th
anniversary. '
Mrs. Minot C. Kellogg, of New Canaan,
(nee Emily E. Disbrow of Norwalk,) has been
enjoying tent life at Ocean Grove for several
weeks past, with her children. They return-
ed home last Friday.
Mr. \V. J. Finney, J r., of .c firm of Fin-
ney 8:. Benedict, has been indulging in abrief
respite frombusiness cares, during which he
enjoyed a visit to that pleasant rural resort,
Washington, Litchfield County.
Miss Sarah E. Hull, for the last seven years,
teacher in the intermediate department of
the Winnipauk school district, has been
obliged to resign in consequence of ill health.
Her place will be filled by Miss Julia Pickett.
Ex-Chief Engineer Goodwin of Waterbury,
was in town on Wednesday last and made a
few calls on old members of Phoenix Engine
Co. ; it brought to mind vividly incidents of
the surprise visit to W. several years ago.
COlonel Paul, U. S. A., of Montana, is east
on sick leave, and with his family boarding
at Mrs. Wm. B. Swan’s. The CO]. will be re-
membered as the officer who desired to march
to the aid of Gen. Custer at the time of his
fatal encounter with the savages.
Mr. and Mrs. Perley H. Glines, Mr.‘ G.
Ward Selleck, Mr. Fei'd. B. Smith and Mr.
Pidgcon, left Norwalk Thursday night to
join the Granite State excursion from Hart-
ford to Oak Bluffs and Nantucket, on Satur-
day, and return to the Bluffs in time for the
grand illumination on Saturday. A delight-
ful trip. The party arrived home yesterday,
perfectly delighted with the trip, and very
enthusiastic in their reports of the Oak Bluffs
illumination.
Mrs. Fanny Stevens died yesterday after-
noon at the advanced age of 79 years. She
is well known to many of the elder residents
of this county as the widow of the late James
Stevens, a former popular landlord of the
Connecticut Hotel. «
Master Johnny Street, the bright little son
of “Cashier Street, was indulged in a
birthday party on Saturday afternoon last.
Some fifty of his little, bright-eyed play and
school mates, congregated and filled the house
and yard with radient faces and ringing
laughter.
Encampment Notes.
‘hc Encampment of the Second and Fourth
Regiments will commence at Gregory’s Point
next Monday and continue until Saturday
afternoon. Complete arrangements are now
being made for the reception of the Regi-
ments. It is expected the Encampment will
be one of the best yet held. Thorough drill
and strict discipline may be expected. Gov.
Hubbard, and many noted military gentle-
men are expected ‘llo visit the Camp during
the week. .
Quartermaster-Gcneral Couch, of this place,
will have a tent at the Encampment, and a
tent will also be erected for the use of Gov.
Hubbard, who has manifested much interest
lately in the Conn. National Guard.
The ad jutant-gencral has appointed Colonel
Upham, of Mcriden, David Torrance, of
Derby, and Major Thomas McManus, of
Hartford, :1 board for examination of ofliccrs
of the Connecticut national guard. They
are to meet at Norwalk on the 29th inst.
The review day of the brigade encamp-
ment has been cltanged from Friday to Thurs
(lay.
Buckingham & Co.. will furnish fifty cot
beds for the use of ofliccrs at tho Encamp-
ment.
The American Band, which is to accom-
pany the Second Regiment to Camp willhavc
twenty-nine pieces, and sport three uniforms
——onc 6f white broadcloth, one of scarlet,
and a blue fatigue dress.
The Second Regiment folks have engaged
the Laura to make an excursion from New
Haven to Norwalk, on Friday of Encamp-
ment week, 31st. The American Band
will furnish music, and excursion tickets
will be issued from Waterbury, Mcriden,
Middletown, VVallingford, and stations on
the Canal road.
Base Ball.
The game between the Unions, of Silver-
minc, and the Jeffersdns, of Brooklyn, was
played on the Fair Grounds last Wednes-
day, rcsulting in a victory for the Norwalk
boys—3 to 10. If Brooklyn has any better
clubs it is time to send them up. The follow-
ing is the score by innings:
1 2 3 4 5 G '7 8 9
Unions 0 3 0 2 1 3 2 0 2—13
J efl'crsons 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 4 3—10
The “famous" Stowcs, of Mcriden, “cham
pions of the State,” were recently beaten 11
to 6 by the Monitors of Witterbury. On the
return game on Thursday last at Meriden
Park the Monitors again beat them; 8 to 7.
We fear the Stowes of Meriden will not be
in full strength as they are said to have lost
one or two of their best men recently.
The Suffolk boys of Huntington, L. I.
have extended an invitation to the Indepen-
dents to visit that place and play another
game of ball with them. They offer free
transportation and a good time generally, and
our boys will probably not be slow to accept.
_Tltc Norwalks and Selleck’s Sclhol club,
played a game on Thursday. Score .13 to 12
ten innings. ,
Seasides es. Winnipauks, Friday, on Fair
Grounds, 21 to 7.
The Waterbury American has the follow-
ing itcms:~ ’
If the Monitors can beat the Stowes 11 to 6
and S to 7 and the Waterburys defeat the
Monitors 15 to 3 and 3 to.2, what a nice little
picnic the Stowes would have if they will
only come over and play the Waterburys.
\Vhy is it, that there cannot be found a
nine to beat our Independents? They are
the champions so far, andsecm likely to hold
their own for the rest of the season—Nor.
walla cor, Bridgeport. Standard. Just keep
cool till encampment week and the Water-
burys will polish them off.
It is safe to predict that Waterbury’s two
base ball- clubs will be champions of the state
this year.
The twelfth regiment; C. V., will hold its
annual reunion September 19th, at Parkville,
near Hartford, the day being the anniversary
The veterans
are arranging for a. good time, a target shoot
and some base ball being features of the at-
tractions.
“Sale” of fancy and useful articles.
Another thousand passengers by the steam
boat Saturday evening.
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Rev. Mr. Bentley preached on Temperance,
Sunday cvcninr.
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Thomas McCarthy is putting a new shingle
roof on his Union Place house.
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Rev. Mr. Bissell preached at the 2d RUE.
Church, Sunday morning and evening. '
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Thc exhibition at Philadelphia was 0an
on Sunday, and 10,000 people were present:
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W. D. Bishop and wife, who have been
traveling in Europe, will sail for home on the
23d.
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The Amphitheatre meeting, last Sunday,
is said to have been one of more than usual
interest.
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Some vicious boy or meaner sneak thief,
has taken the iron-grating off the sewer open-
ing in Camp, street.
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Thc English steamer John Bramhall, sailed
from New Haven, Tuesday, with another
load of arms and ammunition for Turkey.
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Rev. Mr. Tatlock, of Stamford, preached
at St. Paul’s church on Sunday morning, and
chv. Dr. Olin, from the West in the evening.
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All honor to the Hartford Gas 00., it is a
corporation with a soul and its men rest from
their labors on Sundays—no work on that
day.
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Major Wm. B. E. Lockwood is having a
finely dressed granite coping laid in front of
his residence preparatory to the erection of a
fence.
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The government engineers have called for
the harbor and maritime statistics of the Port
of Norwalk to accompany their annual report
to Congress.
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Chas. A. O’Donnell, of Baltimore, died at
the Pequot House, New London, on the 12th.
He was 66 years old, and left property valued
at $6,000,000.
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It is now proposed to utilize that “second
hand pulpit” by removing it to Betts’ Grave,
for an oratorical rostrum on picnic occasions
and Sabbath school festivities.
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President Hayes is exhilerating mouhtain
air of Vermont and New Hampshire. IIc
spent Sunday on Secretary Evart‘s farm, and -'
will do the White Mountains this week.
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The steamer Long Branch, crowded with
the Howe Band cxcursionists from Bridge-
port, went down to Rockaway, Beach last
Saturday. They had splendid weather.
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The ladies of West Norwalk will give
another of their excellent Suppers at the
Chapel, Wednesday evening, together with It
Take it
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A New Haven peach pcddler‘s been fin-
ed $16.87 for using a measure which had not
been inspected and approved. It was only
about two thirds as big as it ought to have
been.
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Rev. Mr. Hamilton is to extend his vaca-
tion another week. We do not wonder that
he is charmed with the mountain air and su-
perb scenery of“ his own grand old Massachu-
setts.
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Mr. Sandiforth, the new Superintendent of
the Danbury Railroad, is very sensibly in
favor of a removal of the roads Repair Shops
to the unoccupied grounds here beside tide-
water
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Washburn, the well-known and ever-popu-
lar “ Last Sensation” showman, was stricken
with paralysis at I’etrolia, Pa, recently, and
it is thought cannot recover. His troupe has
been disbanded.
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The new Hat Factory of the Messrs. Cro
fut & Knapp, is not only completed, but the
machinery is in and the men at work making
hats, and all within about sixty days. That
is what we call push.
4.
Large numbers come over daily from
Bridgeport in the morning and take our
steamer to New York. Among the crowd
landing here Friday morning were Mr. and
Mrs. J udgc Beardsley.
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The boys at Dr. Fitchs’ school think that
the new Mott Place Hayward, is a lamenta-
ble failure, so far as cmpounding cows is
concerned and recommend him to try his
hand on goats next time.
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“it: have heard no hue and cry yet about
President Hayes “flying summer capital.”
He seems to enjoy his frequent excursions to
distant points quite as well as Gen. Grant did
his quiet cottage by the sea.
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President Hayes was pretty high yesterday,
for a temperance man,as high as he could get
in New England without going up in a bal-
loon—on top of Mt. Washington. He proba-
bly met with a cool reception, for_ he did not
stay long. '
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A party of five left Norwalk last Thursday
night to participate in an excursion .from
Hartford to the Vineyard and Nantucket.
They were attracted by an advertisement in
aprominent newspaper of Hartford. Adver-
tising does pay. '
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The great Camp Meeting at Ocean Grove
commenced last Wednesday. Bishop Peck
of California presides. There has been'a
large attendance so far, but there is plenty of
room left, and good accommodations at fairly
reasonable prices.
.o
Alch. Gibson and Arthur Osborn, Esq.,sped
to Oak Bluffs, by the owl train, on Friday}.
night, so as to be at that enchanting place at
Saturday night’s grand illumination. Indeed
how could Oak Bluffs properly illuminate
without Osborn ‘3
cg...
Col. F. St. John Lockwood is preparing
some extra sized elms for removal and trans-
planting, when the wintcr’s frosts shall con-
jeal a sufficient ball of earth about their roots
to ensure their future growth. Partrick is to
do the transportation. .
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So universal and earnest is the desire for
the extension of the Danbury road to New
Milford,_that numbers of citizens of those
towns through which the line is being sur-
veyed, have urged the acceptance of the right
of way through their lands as a free gift.
.W——- .
Mr. Robert S. Beatty has given up his bus-
iness agency at Richmond, Virginia, and re-
turned to old Norwalk to accept a position
with Messrs. Beatty Brothers. He is now
occupying the Vanderhocf place, West Ave-
nue with his family. We are glad to wel-
come thcm back.
+*.~—
Mr. T. M. Raymond surprised us on Satur-
day last by bringing in a box of ripe‘ grapes,
they were fine and nice, and picked a week
ago by our former old fellow townsman Jas.
L. Griffith, from ‘his plantation at Potter’s
Landing, Md. He has, we understand, an
unusually fine lot of them this season.
O—vOo—o—
We are pleased to learn that Rev. C. M.
Selleck contemplates removing his front fence
altogether and sloping his grounds down to
the neat and tasty coping now laid the entire
length of his East Avenue improvements.
This will add almost as greatly to the appear-
ance of the property as the clearing away of
the railing about the green, has done.
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Mr. Edward Barnum formerly well-known
here as a member of the firm of Scofleld 6r.
Barnum, has given up business at Glovers-
ville, N. Y., and taken to the rail. He is
now running as conductor on a parlor car on
a through train between New Yorkand Mono
treal. His wife is at Plattsburgh, west side
of Lake Champlain, for the summer.
‘» rations ever performed here.
c ITY NEWS.
BY our: LOCAL aEron'rnns.
The two tramps who committed the (lepre-
dation on II. II. Elwcll's premises, Sunday
week, were committed for trial in the Superi-
or Court, at September term and probably will
receive their just deserts. It is a poor conso-
lation, however, as Mr. E. must bear the loss
and damage.
A large number were in attendance at the
Thursday evening conference meeting of the
Congregational Church, which was led by
Rev. J. J. Woolley. During the service a
young man arose and referred to the kindness
and affection shown to him by Mr. Woollcy
years ago, at his native home in the interior
of Connecticut, and rejoiced that he now
again met the reverend gentleman, and with
him could rejoice having a Christian faith and
hope. The larger part of the audience tarried
after the service to greet the minister and his
wife and thank him for his words of love.
His Honor, Mayor Ely, left home, and the
cares of the City, on Saturday, and is now sc-
journing at Saratoga. Col. Cunningham
when in town will be Acting Mayor, Presi-
dent of the Bank and Senior Councilman, ad
interim. In the absence of the Colonel, J udgc
Craw will be Acting Mayor.
Rev. Mr. McFarland presented the claims
of the Seaman’s Friend Society in the Con-
gregational church, on Sunday morning, and
was at the Sabbath School concert in the
evening, adding interest by his remarks to the
singing and rccitations by the school. Rev.
Mr. Davenport will occupy the pulpit next
Sabbath.
Commissioner Baker has returned from the
White Mountains, and found mountains of
work on the streets awaiting him. The water
pipe in Union Street burst on Thursday caus-
ing some work for him to look to.
There certainly is a more cheerful business
aspect in the city, judging by the cheerful
looks 'of most of our manufacturers. The
Hat shops and Lock shop present an animated
appearance and it is reported that the Hat-
Forming Co., and Messrs. Vanderhocf &
Beatty will soon make large additions to their
factories. If the 01d Well Hotel could have
been rebuilt this season many a laborer might
have earned the means of support and not
have been a care and tax on the benevolent.
Capt. James L. Russell and wife have re-
turned from Saratoga.
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. LockwoOd and friends,
and Miss Hayward of the Borough, attended
service at the Congregational church, Sunday
a. m. .
On Friday evening, while the people from
boat and cars were crossing Main and Wash-
ington streets, when opposite the Old Well
Hotel plot, a young miss, dressed in the
height of fashion, dropped her handkerchief
upon the crosswalk. It was picked up and
offered to her by a young man owl a member
of the Donkey Club. It received a scornful
look from the mlss, and she refused to take
it, asserting that she did not carry so coarse
a handkerchief as that.
Petty law business is very good and pays
better than the more intricate cases in higher
courts. The cases of Hayes as Hadden, Clark
on Godfrey d: Sturges, and of the tramps,
were heard by Judge Craw and adjourned or
appealed. The town will pay the expenses
of most of them if the city does not.
James A. Brown has departed from home
for a short vacation and will visit Sea Cliff
and other points, where fishing is good.
Dr. Pardee is obeying the command of the
honorable Common Council of the city, and
is preparing to build a substantial walk in
front of his house. What apity that it could
not be continued on that side of the street as
far as Pine strel t.
Fred Knapp has returned from his journey
which has been a long and varied one, but
has given him health and pleasure.
H. R. Fitch, Esq, for a few days past, has
been very much indisposed.
The members of Old Well Hook IS: Ladder
Company and friends nick-pick at Scotch
Cove, and as is the case always, will have a
jolly time.
E. A. Woodward has been thoroughly rc-
piping and rc-plumbing his shore palace.
Frank McKeon, Jr , is the plumber who has
secured the job.
A very interesting and successful surgical
operation has been performed upon a citizen
of South Norwalk, by Dr. Jas. G. Barbour.
Mr. Dickerman, the subject Of the skillful
operation who is a brother of A. Dickcrman
our leading dry goods merchant, had been
under treatment in another city, for a long
time, but continued to suffer and run down
rapidly, when he came here and Dr. Barbour
was called to his aid. The Doctor scon saw
that his city physician had entirely and terri-
bly.mistaken his patient’s ailments. Thus
his trouble arose from an abccss in the chest,
and in order to save his life, it was necessary
to “tap” it, which he proceeded to do, and
draw from him a little over five quarts of
pus, very much to the patient’s relief. In
order to effect a permanent cure, he a few
days since, skillfully fully dissected, between
his ribs, making an opening by which the
diseased cavity in his chest could be daily
washed out with disinfectants. The result
is, Mr. Dicker-man is rapidly recovering, and
rode out on Saturday last. This is believed to
be one of the most delicate and scientific opc-
Dr. Barbour is
fast winning a reputation as a most careful
and skillful'surgeon.
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The Fat Men
Are to Congregate at Gregory’s Point on
Thursday. If the times have been hard food
has been abundant, so we presume there will
be the usual number of human monstrositics
on show. Quahaugs are ripe and plenty, and
accommodations on the Point have been much
improved.
Mrs. Sholes will not get up a regular clam
[fake this year for the fat men, but will serve
all comers with clam chowder, oysters, clams,
fish, chickens, &e., as desired. Read her adv.
0—4.. ’ .——
Charley Lockwood doesn’t go to Westport'
any more on Sunday, but now attends service
at Jarvis’ school every Sabbath mornine.
o
In the third and last of the Weed regattas
at Stamford, Satuf'day, 11th, the winner was
the Rover, of Norwalk, whose length is thir-
ty-one feet.
o
The Georgia Minstrels gave a good per-
formance at the Opera House, Friday night,
to a fair audience, but hardly large enough to
be remunerative.
o
The young men camping out on one of the
islands had a grand illumination one night
last week—~11. big bonfire started to dry their
tents and clothing. -
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The Rev. W. A. Barty, formerly assistant
pastor of St. Mary’s parish, New Haven, has
been appointed to the pastorate of Fairfield,
rendered vacant by the death of Father
Mullen.
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We have due head of a Bank, in town,who
if not an “expansionist,” is nevertheless a
thorough “non-contractionist," and we think
his head is level on our abnormal financial
conditions.
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Seven well laden ocean steamers sailed. for
Europe, Saturday. They had 221,000 bushels
of wheat. Two of them carried fresh meat
and the othershad their refrigerators filled
with butter.
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The union men, employed in Burt’s great
shoe manufactory are on a strike. They re.
fuse to work and refuse, of course by force,
to allow non-society men to take their places.
Burt says he will forever close his works
rather than to be again under control of “so-
ciety workmen."
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The Tribune, of MOnday says :—“ Quite a
, comedy of errors hasbeen played at the United
States Hotel, Saratoga, where Mayor Ely, of
New York, and Mayor Ely, of Norwalk, are
both stopping. The former is a bachelor and
the latter is a widower, and it is said that
some notes have miscarried, occasioning a
great deal of harmless gossip and amusement.
‘ led the vessels.
THE NEPTUNES.
The Neptune boys are reported to be hav-
ing an exceedingly happy excursion, notwith-
standing their bad send off. During Tuesday
they succeeded in working up the Sound and
at night were off Montauk Point. On Wed-
nesday, they made but little headway, and
were bounced up and down on the rough
waves between Mobtauk and Gay Head, and
forced to make most liberal contributions to
Old Neptune. A breeze finally sprung up,
and wafted them into a safe anchorage at
Oak Bluffs at noon on Thursday, where they
met with a ‘most cordial welcome. Since
then the weather has been delightful, and
they have enjoyed every moment. 0
On Saturday afternoon they held their re.
ception, which was largely attended and pass-
ed off very pleasantly. Rev. Dr. Tiffany,
formerly of the Metropolitan M. E. Church,
Washington, was present as a guest and made
a fine address. Saturday evening the grand
illumination took place, and is reported as
simply magnificent, surpassing in brilliancy
any former attempt. The illumination was
general, including even the vessels in harbor.
It is estimated that at least 25,000 people were
present to enjoy the occasion. Sleeping ac¢
commodations were in great demand, and
some of the hotels run out of supplies of
food etc. On Sunday, the club attended the
services in the chapel and listened to a sermon
by the Rev. Mr. Spaulding of Arlington,
Mass, the club chaplain, Rev. Mr. W akeman
participated in the services.
Among the distinguished pcrsonages qt the
Grove, fare “Fighting Joe” Hooker, a guest
of Mr.‘ Spinneys at his new cottage, Gen.
McClellan and Senator Eaton.
Capt. J. H. Knapp, of South Norwalk, ar-
rived in time to see the illumination.
’ The club has been much enlarged by“ the
arrival of old members from Norwalk, New
York and Boston, including Messrs. Gibson,
Osborn,Prowitt,C:.lc,Dusinbcrre,Fcrd Smith,
Vice Commodore Lester and others. Messrs.
Cole, Prowitt and Lester went up on the
Plymouth Rock from New York. The Gran-
ite State party from Norwalk participated in
the Reception Saturday afternoon.
Mr. Frank Mead arrived home from the
Bluffs yesterday.
The club will probably arrive home this
week.
MAu'rrIA’s VINEYARD, Mass, Aug. 19.—-Thc
annual illumination of Oak Bluffs took place
last night. Twenty street, besides all the
parks were brilliantly illuminated with cal-
ciumlights, lanterns, fireworks, etc., the city
for three hours being a blaze of light.
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On my way from the beautiful town of
Norwalk,a short ride brought us to the Ledge-
wood Famis. The quaint and picturesque
loveliness of glen and vale, the sweet little
cottage hugged closely against hillside, woods
fresh and beautiful in their foliage, cornfields
and meadows, bordered with blushing white
roses and ferns, everything in nature peaceful
in the silence that pervaded. If nature could
influence mind, if it could create genius,
Ledgcwood would be a place for poets. *
9—.—
Mr. Louis Wahl, a wealthy Chicago manu-
facturer and local politician, proposes, by way
Of relieving distress among the poor of the
city, to set them at work upon the streetsmot
however, at public but at private expense.
He offers to give a large sum to pay for such
labor at $1 a day, and has found a scconder
in Mr. B. P. Hutchinson, who will pay for
5,000 days work at this rate—Exchange.
Here is a practical and ,most sensible mode
of affording relief to the town’s needy ones.
The charitable movement recently inaugurat-
ed, and urged in these columns, ,by reason of
which an organized system of relief is estab-
lished through our village physicians, has
special reference, as it should, to such fami-
lies as are suffering from sickness as well as
want. At this season of the year, the robust
and healthy ought to be able to get on with-
out very serious deprivation, as now the bar-
bor and fields are open, and fish, clams and
berries, if nothing better, may be gathered.
But very soon pinching cold, as well as want
will come and then many who now can strug-
gle on without outside aid, must then be as.
sistcd or perish. Repeatedly have we urged
our Town and Borough authorities to set at
work on the highways all able-bodied appli-
cants for aid. But nothing of the kind has
been done and as soon as winter sets in, of
course cannot be done. Now if some of our
benevolent citizens will contribute to such
needy men of families as will work, paymen
for a certain number of dug/3 work on our
roads, a more than double good will be ac-
complished. The donor will experience the
satisfaction of having made himself a public
benefactor, while the recipient of his gener-
osity having honestly worked for all he has
received, sacrifices none of the self respect,
that is and ever ought to be the pride of all
honest laborers, however destitute. Such a
mode of relief requires no machinery, as all
such contribution can readily be placed in
the hands of our selectmen or of Warden Hy-
att, with the wish expressed that it be paid
out for labor done for the Town or Borough.
#
Mr. Youle has just built one of his splen‘
did Hearscs for Mr. J. M. Lockwood, the
Ridgcfield undertaker. who evidently intends
keeping pace with the times.
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The past week was rather wet and showcry
for Cashier Street’s party of campers out on
the Island, but as they are all cold water boys,
we preSIIme even rain didn‘t entirely drown
their convivial spirits.
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Mr. D. S. Curtis has left with us a bunch
of green Concord grapes, as a specimen of
those growing on his vines in unusually large
quantities. They are very large and fine,
giving promise of a splendid crop.
Thaddeus Street, owing to defective cyc-
sight, fell into the open cellar-way of Prow-
itt’s Drug Store, on Saturday. The cellar-
way was temporarily opened, and Street had
a narrow escape from a serious fall.
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The Stamford A dvocalc says yachtmm from
that vicinity who stopped in Bridgeport,
speak admiringly of their experience here.
Nights not occupied by balls were generally
sure to be enlivened by an incendiary fire or
two.
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A beautiful rainbow, forming a perfect arch
from shore to shore, from Norwal 'slands to
Eaton’s Neck, with a severe thunt storm in
the east, as a backgrOund, was one of the
sights enjoyed by passengers on the Adelphi,
on the trip up, Saturday.
0 .
The annual rcgetta of the New Rochelle
yachts, last Saturday, was a very successful
affair. About forty boats participated, and
six steamboat loads of passengers accompan-E
Passengers (n the Adel'phi
had a fine view of the fleet on the trip up.
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Alexander Johnston, A. M., recently
Principal Instructor in the classics at Dr.
Fitchs’ school has left us to assume the du-
ties of his new position as Principal and Pro-
fessor of Greek at Rutgers College Gram-
Iner School, New Brunswick, Nova Scotin.
—~+«.
Levi Cooper, an OddFellow in Westficld,
Mass, was suspendcd‘about a year ago for
some slight irregularity, but bassince paid
his dues regularly, the treasurer receiving
them. Recently_tthrand Lodge at Boston has
decided that Cooper is a member and entitled
to receive help from the lodge, his applica-
tion for assistance on account of a lame arm,
having brought the matter before the Grand
Lodge Mr a decision. The decision will in-
terest all members of the order.
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I‘Ki’ Dennison’s Merchandise Tags can'bc
had at the GAZETTE Orricn'; also, Dcnnison‘s
Shipping Tags, plain or printed. tf
.n_..s __._
A Boston lady, who had rccentl y arrived in
this city, told a young man who works in the
mines that she could indulge in the ecstasy
of osculatiou with an adult male of gen 11.? homo
with feelings of gratification analogical to
quafling, the nectar of the gods ; and after he
had consulted the authorities, he was mad at
himself because he had not kissed hen—Aus-
tin Reveille. ~
TO THE PUBLIC.
The general and long continued business
depression has caused numbers. of working
men and women to be thrown out of employ- .
ment. These have, in many cases gradually
consumed what they may have previously sav-
ed, and many of them are now in want of the
necessaries of life. In addition there has
been an unusual amount of sickness among
the destitute poor, during the past spring and
summer, and in many cases families have been
unable to obtain the medicines needed in
sickness, as well as the more delicate kinds
of nourishment which .is so often needed un-
der such circumstances. The facts having
become more and more obvious, the Nonwrmc
RELIEF ASSOCIATION has finally been organiz-
ed to meet, if possible, the wants, and allevi-
ate thc distress of suffering and worthy peo-
ple. It is believed that by proper action and
combined help on the part' of our citizens,
much rcal good can be accomplished. And
the officers and executive committee of the
Nonwam RELIEF ASSOCIATION appeal to the
public for help in this emergency and will
endeavour to use judgment and dispense the
public charity in this instance so that it shall
not be abused. Contributions will be receiv-
ed by any of the oflicers of the Association.
or by any of the executive committee.
'1‘. II. MORISON, Pres.
Du. SAMUEL errts, Treas.
Du. W. A. Locxwoon, Sec.
*4.»
Those melon-colic days have come, and
Charley Lockwood’s boys lead the crowd.
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I3" Ladies can find card board, white and
colored, for fancy work, at the GAZETTE Or-
rrcn. tf
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THE STRENGTHENING and supporting influence
of HUNT’S REMEDY acts promptly on the Kid-
ncys, Bladder and Urinary Organs, and banishcs
disease from them. HUN 'r’s REMEDY cures
Gravel, Diabetes, Dropsy. Complaints of_the Urine
Genital Organs, and Bright’s Disease. HUNT’S
REMEDY has the sanction of the medical Faculty.
Clarke’s Toothache Drops cure instantly.
l
MANY who are sull‘erlng from the effects of the
warm weathdr and are debilitated, are advised by
physicians to take moderate amounts of whisky
two Or three times during the day. In a little
while those who adopt this advice frequently in<
crease the number of‘filrinks," and in time be-
come confirmed inebriatcs.” A beverage which
will not create thirst forintoxicating liquors, and
which is intended especially for the benefit of de-
bilitnted persons. whether at home or nbroad,is
Dr. Schenck’s Sea Weed Tonic. Containing the
juices of many medicinal herbs, this preparation
does not create an a'ppetitc for the intoxicating
cup. The nourishing and the life-supporting pro-
perties of many valuable natural productions con-
tained In it and well-known to medical men have
a most strengthening influence. A single bottle
of the Tonic will demonstrate its valuable quali-
ties, For debilrty arising from sickness, over ex-
tion or from any cause whatever, a wine—glassful
of Sea Weed Tonic taken after meals-will strength-
en the stomach and create an appetite for whole-
some food. To all who are aboutjleaving their
homes, we desire to say that the excellent effects
of Dr. Schenck’s reasonable remedies,Sea Weed
Tonic and Mandrake Pills. are particularly evi-
dent when taken by those who are injuriously af-
fected by a change of water and diet. No person
should leave home without taking a. supply of
these safeguards along. For sale by all druggists.’
“‘L90k Here. My Friend,” have you a
pain 111 your. sIdc, and between the shoulders,
your complexion sallow and a-tircd feeling all over
you, no IIte nor animation, etc., it shows your liver
In out of order; you want Dr. S. D. Ilowe’s Ara-
bian Liver Pills. Sold at Iont’s Pharmacy, South
Norwalk. sole agent for the town ol‘Norwalk. 2t33
Castoria is certain to operate. It does
not nanscate or gripe like Castor Oil, but is pleas-
ant to take, digests the food, regulates the bowels.
curcs wind colic, cxpels worms, and causes nat-
ural sleep. It is equally adapted to adults and in-
fants. It contains neither Mineral, Morphine nor
Alcohol. Children Teething mayhavc health, and
mothers find rest, if they use Castor-la. 3m30
Forlnflammatory and Chronic Rheu-
matism, Gout, Biliousness, Remittent and In ter-
mittcnt Fevers, Diseases of the Blood, Liver, Kid-
neys, Bladder. etc. Such diseases are caused by
vitiated blood. Use Dr. llowc’s Arabian Tonic
Blood Purifier. Sold at Hoyt’s Pharmacy, South
Norwalk, sole agcpt for the town ol‘Norwalk. 2t33
A Puma, RADIANT COMPLEXION is one ol‘wo-
man’s greatest charms. It is attainable by the
use of GLnxx’s SULPHUR SOAP, which removes
blemishes of the skin, cuticnlar ailments of every
description. and is an admirable disinfectant. Sold
by all druggists. HILII’s IIAm Axo WIIIskmt
DYE, Black or Brown, 50 cents.
NERVOUS "nE'BIIIH.
Vital w cnkncss or depression; a weak
exhaustedfccling. no energy, or courage, the re-
sult of mental over-work, lndescrotions
or excesses, or some drain upon the system, is
always cured by HUMPHREY'S ll nmrummc
SPEGIFIG, In. 28. It tones up and invigorates
the system,_dispels the gloom and despondency,
imparts strength and cnergy,——stops the drain and
rejuvenatcs the entire man. Been used twenty
years with perfect success by thousands. Sold by
dealers. Price $1.00 per single vial, or $5.00 per
package of five vials, and $32 vial of'pouRler. Sent
by mail on rccciptof price. Address HUMP]!-
REY’S HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE
00., I09 FULTON STREET. NEW YORK. lyl
Coughs, Colds, Qulnsy, I‘leurisy. Croup,
Whooping-Cough, lloarscness. Sore Throat, Ca-
tarrh. Asthma, Bronchitis, Night Sweats, Loss of
Voice, Bleeding Lungs, and Consumption, cured
by Dr. S. D. Howc’s Arabian Milk Cure. Sold at
lloyt’s l’hrmaacy, South Norwalk, sole agent for
the town of Norwalk. 2t33
The Centaur Linimcnts have created
a revolution in remedies for Rheumatism, Strains,
Swellings, Pains, Burns, Scolds, Stings, etc. The
White Liniment is for the human family, and the
Yellow Liniment is for horses. They are certain:
handy, and cheap. 3mm)
A New and Sure Cure
For Liver and Kidney Diseases, Nervous chility
—Vital Weakness and Depression; 9. weak, ex-
hausted and gloomy feeling; no energy or courage
—the result of mental overwork or indicretions,”
&c., is found in Dr. Gage’s famous “LIVER, KID-
xuv AND SI-znvr-z PILLS," which have performed
more marvelous cures of Dyspepsm, Habitual Cos-
tiveness, Gravel. Liver and Kidney diseases, Nerv-
ons and Sick Headache, Spine and Female DIs-
eascs, Dizziness, Palpitation of the Heart, and
Nervous chility of either sex, than any remedy
extant. They are absolutely the .best vegetable
pill ever offered to afflicted humanIty, and should
be in every house. A few doses will often save
heavy doctors’ bills. If your druggrst hasn-t them
take no cheap and wort Ilcss substitute. but send
25 cents to Dr. Cage .k. 00., Saratoga, N. Y., and
receive them by mail. Sold In Norwalk, by H. M;
A: C. S. I'rowltt. Meow
Quirk’s Irish Teen—This new Remedy '15
creating a sensation. In cases of Dyspepsga, Bil-
iousncss, Sick Headache, Vertigo, Constipation
and all the numerous disorders prqlnced by_ de-
rangement of the Stomach or Liver. Its ‘ eficcts
are truly wondert‘ul._ Many letters are (truly _rc-
ceived extolling Its Virtues. 11; Is a combination
of Herbs, and is put up lll packages. each making
a quart of Medicine. Sold by all Druggrsts, price
25 Cents. _ _
Youn'r People remember fills, and be w1sc
in time. teeth neglected and not kcptclean. very
soon decay. lensrox’s Ivorn' PEARL TOOTH
Bowman used daily, will. keep the Teeth clean,
white, and sound through lite; the gums firm and
healthy, and the breath sweet. Sold by all Drug-
gists; 25 and 50 cents per Bottle. .
Eeononly ls “’enltll. Renovate your sorl-
ed Gloves with Jouvsxs Ixonouous KID GLOVE
I . - ' . r rder. attest II. II. BARBOUII,
(,LEAnnu, 25 cents per Bottle. 131: 0 . An indifferent person.
— 1
' said 27th day of August.
“ We Will Not
We are sell
1301' lb.
at Hard Pan Prices.
our “ Eureka. ”
Etc.
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NOR. W AIL-K,
“1011391198
“NEW PROCESS” FLUUR, $11 PER BBL,
A PINE FLOUR “ STAR EAGLE” $10.50.
0151’.
Home-made Bread, Cakes & Pies
Arc pleasing all who try them.
Pure Teas, Coffees, and Spices,
Also New I-
of the finest quality.
Smoked Beef.
Something ITOVV; Canned Boston Baked Beans.
VEGETABLES fresh every morning. ch keep a fresh supply
of WATER AND MUSK MELON S, CHANGES, LEM-
ON S, BANANAS, PEACHES, FEARS, APPLES,
“70 Study to please,
Store 2nd Door cast of the Post Oflicc,
Finney & Benedict’s
' MOTTO:
!
he Undersehi l” i
log the Best
eoHt-szeses 62> hemzzauj
The best Pork, 12c.
Iaven Hams, Lard. etC',
Butter and Cheese
Try some of
Steam Sliced
Give us a call.
CONN.
2'3) Aouugg'
—A good Cook \Vashcr and Iron-
wanted- er. r‘Enquirc :it this Office.
Wanted.
young lady desires aposition as daily gover-
ness, Music 8:. Latin. Address“J. L. 11.,”
Drawer 2:0, Norwalk l‘ost Ollice. 16-3
Wanted.
Young man,_who has had three years experi-
ence as clerk In the hardware business, wants
a. permanent situatlon at that or his trade as
. . Manganese.
lheiatlies anestNuiWalkthapel
_ “'Ill hold n.
SA L E A N1) 5 UPPER,
Wednesday Afternoon and Evening,
x-p.
August ~22d. ls..,at the Chapel. All friends are
Lost.
ON Sunday last, a. White Swiss 120W, with
Breastpin set with jet leaves, in center. Of
value only as being the gift of a deceased friend.
The thanks of the owner will be gratefully extend-
ed to the tinder by leaving same at the Cazu'rru
OFFICE. 1t
01‘. SALE at Toilsome. small Farm of 22 acres
.part meadow, part woodland,with splendid
5 lung water. Apply to GEORGE It. CHOL-
\ 'ELL. l-ligh Steet One-half of purchase money
can remain on mortgage. 25tf
For Sale.
A fine young Cow and Golf. In-
quire at GAZETTE OFFICE. 3*.)1
Auction.
JAMES FINNEY. Auctioneer.
ILL be sold at Public Auction, on Tuesday.
Aug. 2lst, at 1 o’clock, p. In., at the residence
of the late Charles 0.11111], near West Norwalk.
the following articles, viz. :— One good Family
Horse. five Cows. one pair Oxen, two 0x Carts.
two Wagons, Fanning Mill. Corn Sheller. Hay
Cutter, Plows, Harrows, Chains, a. lot of House-
hold Furnipu‘e. and other articles too numerous
to mention. Will also be offered a lot of Bay and
Rye in Barn. Terms made known at time and
place of sale. MRS. S. J. FINNEY,
2m Executrix.
For Sale.
11E desirable residence and property on Lewis
Street, near the Church Park. Apply to Rev.
E. l). BENTLEY. on the premises, or to JOHN
l’AltET, llox 2,874, New York. 2t*34
For Sale.
IN WILTON, It very pretty Cottage House. con—
taining nine rooms and closets. There is also
a good Barn, an Acre and a Quarter of Land, and
an abundncc ot‘Shadc and Fruit Trees. Terms easy.
Enquire on the premises, the third house south of
the Episcopal Church. 2t .5
LOOK HERE!
INSURANCE
At Reduced Rates,Firsl-tlass Co’s
Call on J. B. STURGES,
X0. 4 Gazette Building, Norwdlk, Conn.
Fairiicld Co. Agricultural Society
Sale of Booths.
HE Committee on Booths will sell on the Fair-
tield, County Fair Grounds, on Saturday, Sept.
15th, at 3 o’clock, p. m., the Booths and Stands, for
the Annual FairgvlolcliiR’Io‘tgpifiCash.
. . \ ‘ J , .
HARVEY rITdn, l 90“)““1‘09-
A CARD.
Before laying in my Fall stock of cloths,
cassimeres and suitings for the Custom De-
partment, I offer all the Ready Made Cloth-
ing on hand at less than cost. and if not sold
soon shall sell them at auction, as thcincrcase
in our tailoring demands all the room we
have in store. As before, a fine class of
Gents’ Furnishing Goods will be kept up.
Respectfully J. L. HARLEM.
- grant fiction.
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ISTRICT 0F NORWAL K. 53, PROBATE
Court, August 20th A. 1).. 1877.
Estate of HENRY C. MOSHER. an insolvent
debtor of Norw alk, in said district, assigned in
trust for the benefit of his creditors.
The voluntary assignment of the said Henry C.
Masher, dated the 20th day of August,-A. D., 1577,
of all his real and personal estates, debts, demands,
claims and chosesin action. except what property
is exempt by law from executions. and also ex-
cepting the sum of one hundred dollars In cash
made by him in trust to T. S. Reed, of said Nor-
walk. for the benefit of all his. the said Mesher’s,
creditorsmursuant to the provisions of the statute
of the State of Connecticut, in such case provided.
having this day been lodged for record In the office
of this Court. Therefore
ORDERED—1.11211: the 27th day of August, 1877 at 9
o‘clock in the forenoon, at the Probate Otlicc. in
Norwalk, in said district, be and the same or e
hereby assigned and appointed by this Court as
the time and place for a hearing by this Court in
the matter of the appointment, acceptance and
approval by this Court of said '1‘. S Reed, _or of
some other suitable person as Trustee of said as-
signed estutc, and that all persons Interested there-
in may havc legal notice to appear and be heard
thereon,this court doth order and direct that atruc
copy of this order be posted upon the public sign-
post in said Norwalk, nearest the place where said
debtor now dwells,and also by aclvertismg accord-
ing to law the same in a newspaper printed and
ptiblished in said District, at least five days before
GEORGE A. DAVENPORT, Judge.
The foregoing is a true copy of the original
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MARRIED.
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- th's lace Aug. 14, by ltcv. Dr. “TC. Mead,
til-3‘.) Olin I. det and; MISS Mary I). llalcom, all
of Norwalk.
” DIED.
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\' - :lk Honda afternoon. August 20th,
Nils). bill; s'tdvens, yrelict of the late James
Stevens, aged 79 years. .
m— The funeral will be attended from the rest-
deuce of her daughter. Mrs. Bailey, OII Mott Avc.,
on Thursday afternoon. at 3 o’clock. Relatives
and friends of the family are invited to attend.
In Norwalk, Aug. 14th, Anna W. Cometockmgcd
30 years. 5 months and 5 days.
In Norwalk, Aug. ISth, Catherine Montgomery,
aged 1 year, 3 months and IS (lays..
In Norwalk. Aug. 14th, Sydney S. Kuglct, aged
20 years, 8 months and 11 days.
In this town, Aug 11th, Sydney Kuycr, aged 20
years, 8 months and 14 days. ~
In Westport, A ug. 19th, Arily Farclnld, aged
51 years. .
In Westport. Aug. 18th, Sallie A. Bcdient, aged
56 years, and 10 months.
In Bridgeport August 12th J ames‘ .B. Prescott,
aged 53 y'ears; Aug. 13, Thom’as 1:. Mills, 67 yrs.;
Aug. 15, Grace Elizabeth Tibbals. aged 7‘ months;
A ug. 15, Thomas Bowden, aged 10 years.
In Brooktleld, Aug.10th, Hupbell Smith,aged
9:} years. ..
In Bethe], Aug. S, Isaac Barnum, aged 7.) years.
In Danbury, Aug. 9, Patrick Kierce,aged 70 yrs ;
Aug. 10th. Nathan Iel II. Wildmnn, aged 76 ycnrs;
Aug. 13, Mamie Kano, aged 4 years; A1 g. 13th,
Margaret McNulty, aged 10 months; Aug. 11th,
Ella A. Chase. aged 22 years.
In Springfield,Mass.,Aug. 1‘2,George De YJIale,
aged 36 years,
In Vienna, Ohio, Aug. 7tlI,Mrs. Japc A. Belts.
Widow of Rev. Xenophon Betts, aged 40 years and
(3 months, formerly of Norwalk.
In Bridgeport, Aug. 17th, Harriet A. Porter,
aged 30 years. .
In Stamford.Aug.8:h.Wilbur, son of George
and Nellie Ember. aged 3 months and 5 days.
In Hudson, N. Y., Aug. 13th. John Crissey, for-
merly of Stamford, age 715 years, .
‘OFFIU E.
ISTRICT OF NORWALK,ss. Probate Court
Aug. 11th, 1877. g .
Estate of EMILY A. BENEDICT, late of Wilton,
in said district, deceased.
The Court of Probate t‘orthc District of Norwalk
hath limited and allowed st months f‘rnnl the date
hereof for the creditors of said estate to exhibit
their claims for settlement. Those who neglect
to present their accounts, properly attested, w in).
in said time will be dcbarrednrecovery. Allpcr-
sons indebted to said estate are requested to make
immediate payment to
3134* ISAAC N. BENEDICT, Executor.
Order of Notice.
“'ILIJAM C. STREET,“ NorwalluFaii-Iiel‘l County,
ts.
MARTIN DAVIS AND HELEN A. DAVIS, non-resi-
dents, and residence unknown.
S'I'A'ru or CONNECTICUT, FAIRFlELD Coux'rr,ss.
Burocuronr. August 17th,.A. D., 137?.
1’0)? the petition of the said William C. Street,
raying for reasons therein .set forth for
a force osurc of‘ a mortgave on certain real estate.
situated in Norwalk. in said Fairfield County,and
belonging to the defendants, as stated In~said pe-
tition. returnable to the Court 01 Common Pleas,
in and for Faiertlelll County, on the first Monday of
S tember, 1 T7. .
e t appearing to, and being found by the sub-
scribing authority, that the said respondents are
non-residents, and rcstde out or this State, and
that their residence Is unknown to the petitioner.
Tunnuroim, ORDERED, That notice of the
pendeiicy of said petition be given by publishing
this order in the Notewsui GAZETTE, a. news-
paper printed in Norwalk, Fairtlcld County. two‘
weeks successively, commencing on or before the
215t day of August, A.D.. 18377, and by depositing
a copy of said petition, citation and this order 01‘
notice, certified by an Indifferent person, on_or be-
fore the 20th (lay of August. A. 1).,1377, In the
post office. at Norwalk, postage paid, directed to
said respondents at New York CIty, where. they
are supposedband geltlpvcd ‘tol 1111(351d01: Servrce of
‘ d r c ma 0 v an ln( eren erson.
tlus or e to , H T. pBLAKE,
star _. .
Clerk of the Superior Court for Fmrhcld County.
Wagon for Sale.
Good Business WAGON. will be sold cheap
1
for want. of use. Anply at the GAZET‘;3
2r . t GEO. P. HOWELL & Connew
§§0?k.)f01' {pamphlet of 100 pages, containing
lists of 3000 newspapers, and estimates showmg
printer. Please address “WORKER,” Box 312,
Norwalk, Conn. 31 invited.
WailertedI NO REGULAR.
BYasingleyoungman,nsltuationasbookkcci- C L A M B A K E
or, and is willing to make himself’genernl y
\lSC‘fl‘lg. tugs 1115111. opve lyear’skcxptrielncc ianIsh --at the—
ant . ea 1 arret. il wor for a ow sa ary. ' .
For‘t‘nrther particulars enquire at: NEW HAlt- Glio VE H0 US It:
xass suor, 14 Main Street, Norwalk. 313:: b t !
._ u a...
DINNER AT YOUR OWN PRICE,
or according to the length of yuor purse. Owing
to the hard tunes, and the consequent: inability of
the majority _of the people to pay One Dollar. or
Inore, for a. dinner, there will be no regular Cnuu
Bake at the Grove House this season, but on
THURSDAY, the 23d Inst,
A Clam Chowder will be Served,
and—
CIams and Oysters Hosted
to order, or cooked In any manner desired, Also.
Fish, Chickens, Sandwiches,
and other edibles will be furnished as may he
ordered. There will be
rl[usz'c for Dancing, Afternoon and Evening.
The patronage of the old friends of Sanford Sholes,
also of the undersigned, and of the public general-
ly is solicited.
RIBS. SANFORD SHOLES.
The Eleventh Annual Clam Bake
OF THE
Pat Man’s Association
Will be held at GREGORY’S roix'r, Norwalk,
THURSDAY, AUGUST 23, 1877.
Bake will be opened at 2 o‘clock. I). In. The new
and commodicns Dorlon House, occupies the site
ot the old hotel at: the Point, and affords abundant
accommodations for a. large number of guests.
The entire arrangements will be so conducted as
to give complete satisfaction. The Indian Clam
Roast will be under the supervision of the renowre
ed caterers, P. Dorlon and A. F. Sanders, and it is
expected that the Bake and Dance will be far su»
perior to any the Association have ever yet enjoy-
cd. 1’. MURPHY, President.
B. W. MAI’LES,
Secretary.
Dr. S. W. FIASKE,
OINorwlch, Ct.,the “'orld Ilenow nod
CLARIVOYANT PHYSICIAN,
Axn
MAGNETIC HEALER of‘20 YEARS PRACTICE
Also, BUSINESS and TEST MEDlUM,
Will visit Norwalk, Ct.. regularly every month,
at the Norwalk Ilotcl, where he can be consulted
Tuesday evening, August the 28th,chnesday
and Thursday, August 29th and 30th, and Friday.
the 3lst, until 4 O’clock, p. 111. Office hours, from
9 a. In., to 9 pm).
The Dranakes thorough clarivoyantexaminations
ol‘ the sick. He has an unseen power to descrIbe
every pain and secret disease at sight, with-
out askinga question, and prepares pure Veg-
etable Medicines to reach the seat of all dis-
eases. Hc makes speedy and rapid cures in near-
ly every case he undertakes. The success of the
Doctor astonishes the most distinguished physi-
cians. He cures when all other treatments tail,
and the patient is restored to perfect health.
Ills long experience, combined with his won—
derful powers of magnetism, has enabled him
to become one of the most successful and pop-
ular physicians of the country for the perma-
nent cure of every kind and form or all dIs-
cases of whatever name or nature. The Doctor
is very successful in the treatment of the
Lungs. Liver. Kidneys, and Urinary Organs,
Dropsy. Rheumatism and Dyspepsia. Scrol‘ula,
and all Humors ot‘the Blood,Seminal Weakness,
and private diseases, and all complaints peculiar
to females, and general dcbility, are permanently
cured in ll. very short time. Ills medicines cleanse
the svstcm and leave the patient in a. healthy con-
dition. The Dr. has gained a large practice in
New Haven and Bridgeport, and has performed
many remarkable cures ot‘diseascs of long stun-l-
ing. Medicines reasonable always favorable to
thcpoor. The Doctor has also the power to'rcad
past.present and future destiny, and is Widely
known to be one ofthe most wonderful seers of
the present age, for his truthfullncss in reading
the principal and most important events In onc's
life. He gives full particulars of absent friends,
and also gives advice in marriages, losses, law-
suits and divorces, and thoroughly explains busi-
ness affairs ot‘every description, greatly to their
benefit and satisfaction. Clairvoyant sittings 31.
Communications by letter upon business or
health, must contain $2.:Ige, scx.a lock of hair
and stamp.
Address box 1.253, Norwich. Conn.
For further particulars send a. stamp and get. a
circular.
TAKE NOTICE.
THAT DR.FISKE,will be found at his offices reg
ularl every month, where he will rcceu 8 calls.
He will be at the Tontinc Hotel, New Haven, (.‘t.,
from the evening of Aug. 20th, untIl the afternoon
of the 24th. at 3 o'clock, p. m. The Dr. Will be at
the Sterling House, Bridgeport, from the evening
of the 21th, until the afternoon of the 23th, at 3
o’clock p. m. The Dr. will be at the Norwalk
Hotel, Norwalk. on the evening of the 28th. to the
afternoon of the .‘llst, at 4 o’clock I). m. The llr.
will be at the Wooster House, Dnnbury, from
Sept. 15!; to the 51.11, at 11 mm. 18
‘Wanted. _
.A. SMALL FARM
l'I‘llIN ten miles of Norwalk. Address
BOX 150, Norwalk. Conn.
For Sale or to Rent.
HE homestead of the late Jehicl Grumman,
Jr. This place is pleasantly located in South
Wilton, near ltcnt Station, and the Post Ottice.
It will be sold at a. great bargain in order to clOSc
up the estate. If not sold soon it will be rented.
For further particulars enquire of
M33 ALLEN B ETTS, Norwalk.
+1.2 WORLD’S STANDARD!
L. ’xg. chi . ..,
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RECEIVED THE HIGHEST MEDA LS AT
“'orld’s Fair, London, - - l 8.?
World’s Fair, New York, - - 18.;
World’s Fair, Par-ll, - - - I 88
World’s Fair. Vienna. - - - l 87
World’s Fair, Santiago, Chill, 1 87
World’s Fair, Philadelphia, - l 87
World’s Fainsiducy, A list! alias l 87
Also Sole Agents for ,
MILES' ALARM MONEY DRAWEHS.
HANCOCK’S INSPIRATORS,
(The Best F‘crlcr Irnorrn for Stationary, Murine,
and Lot-unofirc Boilers,)
sigma-lard
A150,
OSCILLATING PUMP co's PUMPS.
Fairbanks 8t 00.,
411133 311 Broadway. N. Y-
For Sale Cheap.
A BEAUTIFUL FOUNTAIN,
WITH CAST IRON BASIN.
Apply at the GAZETTE CFFICE.
cost or advertising;
Norwalk Chronicler