E: @911: Gazette,
Tuesday, January 1st, 1878.
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The New Year.
As we go to press, the last moments of the
oldjyear are expiring, and the blushing dawn
of 1878 is beaming in upon us. The record
of 1877 is now a sealed book. Its days and
“months have passed away with those beyond
the flood. To how many, oh how many
human hearts has it proved a year of trial
andsuffering and oven despai; . To others,
it has-proved a year of unmixed joy. What-
ever its experience may have been, to one and
all its lessons should be improved for our
future good. Errors pastgmust be a surcr
guide to more perfect- living in the future.
Even our triumphs and successes should
teach us humility and a kindlicr regard for
the unfortunate and erring, with whomwe are
thrown indaily contact. With the unprece-
dented harvests of the old year and the sure
auguries of more prosperous times in the new,
our business men and laborers and toilets of
every kind, should take heart and go forward
with an increase of vigor and courage, doir g
with all the might what the hand findcth to
do, crc the night of our human lives
and endeavors cometh to close our earthly
account. As for the old Gazette, we must
take this occasion to greet its patrons one and
all with our most hearty “ Happy New
Year.” What a vast history its columns for
the past seventy—eight years compend! What
volumes of local incidents, family records,
the progress of the town, State and Nation,
it has treasured up! Sad is the thought that
of all those who subscribed for its first issue
not a soul is now living upon the earth.
Such is the mutability of human existence.
lts earliest patron: have passed away, but
the paper has continued to live sustained by
that better element in every community,
that always will stand by the deserving.
Always battling for the right, and ever the
steadfast champion of the good and true, the
old Gazette has grown with the growth of
Norwalk, and its prosperity and success was
never more assured than it is to day. We
say this because we know it will gratify orr
many true friends and patrons. It is uttered
in no spirit of boast-ing, but rather in grate-
ful recognition of what we owe to those who
for more than an average life-time have lent
us their aid. For the future, as in the. past,
we pledge our best endeavors to spread
abroad 9. true knowledg of the surpassing ad-
vantages and beauties of Norwalk, as a home,
and inviting location for business. We have
done what we could to add to its attractivness!
and to elevate and not degrade, the tone and
tastes of our people. Our constant effort
has been and always shall be, to increase the
local business of the town, and not drive
away strangers from us, seeking a resiecnce
here by the publication of vulgar gossip and
malicious scandal. When we have employ-
ment to give, we shall continue to prefer men
of families such as will give trade and if possi-
ble aid the 'tax payers or at least, as good
citizens. Any other course would be most.
harmful to our_town‘s prosperity and growth,
and should receive as it would merit, the
indignant reprobation of every well wisbcr
to Norwalk.
We are aware that the claims of the po-
litical party to which we are attached are
worn more losely than ever before, and we
do not regret it. Our first ejbrt shall be to
mat-ea good newspaper yet we love and re-
vere as ever the grand and glorious record
and principles of the Republican faith. If it
is any worth to those of similar feeling and
belief, to have here a strong and vigorous
exponent of Republican principles, we in-
vite all such to aid us to the extent of their
patronage and their kind offices’ in ourlabors
to make the Gazette a champion ofconstantly
growing worth and power. This much, we
feel we have a right to claim, and with it,
and the cooperation and good feeling which
has hitherto been so generously accorded us,
we pledge our readers one and, all, that their
continued support and confidence, shall only
stimulate us to higher and more earnest en-
deavors, to make the Gazette everyway ac-
ceptable, as a first class family newspaper.
N cw Society Officers.
1. O. O. F.——Our- Brothers’ Lodge, elect
officers to-night (Monday,) for the ensuing
six months.
The following were elected as officers of
Concord Division for the ensuing quarter :—
W. P., F. S. Fanchcr, H. A., T. S. Reed, R.
S., W. A. Kellogg, A. R. 8., Frank McKeon,
F. 8., Wm. A. Pryor, T., Lewis Hubbelr,
Chap, II. S. Austin, C., W. Warner, A. C.,
G. W. Bcldcn, I. S., G. S. Partrick, O. 8.,
E. Crosman. Trustees for the year, E. O.
Keeler, F. S. Fancher, Wm. A. Kellogg.
Butler Lodge, city, elected ofilcers, last
Wednesday evening, as follows: N. G., Wm.
H. Duncan; V. G., W’m. H. Riley; R. S.,
L. J. Blake ; Trans, H. E. Bodwell; Trus
tees, J. W. Main, F. P. Stabell, I. II. Bat-
terson. The Installation will take place on
Wednesday evening. Members of Our
Brothers’ Lodge are invited to attend.
At the annual business meeting of the First
Congregational Society, on Monday night of
last week, the following ofiicers were elected
for the ensuing year :—Society’s Committee,
Henry Seymour, Horace B. Wigham, E. O.
Keeler; Clerk and Treasurer, George B. St.
John; Collector, Henry C. Randlc.
Tithing mom—the Society's committee and
Charles Olmstead.
There was a full attendance and the pro-
cecdings were harmonious. The Societies
committee presented a full and satisfactory
report of the financial condition of the Socie-
ty. We congratulate the church and Socie-
ty upon the efficient management of its offi-
cers, its beautiful grounds, and church edifice
and general prosperity.
The fuheral of George F. Daskam was at-
Anothcr Robbery.
On Christmas evening, while the family of
President F. St. John Lockwood were in
attendance upon the children's festival cere-
monies at the Congregational church, some
bold thief or thieves entered the second story
of his house, on East Avenue, from the stoop
through a window on the north west side.
The servant hearing a noise above stairs sup-
posed the out had been shut in Mr. Lock-
wood‘s room and went up the stairs to re-
lease her. She observed a bright light there
and hearing some one moving, she then sup-
posed thct Mr. L. had forgotten something
and returned. Coming to the door which
was ajar she saw a man with along grey
beard (evidently a disguise) who observing
her, instantly turned out the gas light, and
_ coming towards her passed out of an
‘ already open window over the stoop at the
south corner of the house. While in the
house the thief secured two suits of clothes,
belonging to Mr. Lockwood, a new and
valuable silk dress belonging to a lady visitor,
and the table silver, and sundry articles of
jewelry, in all worth perhaps about four hun-
dred dollars. But the most highly prized
articles taken were the keep-sake silver of
Mr. L’s. parents and especially the old gold
watch worn and carried by his father. This
latter, was not intrinsically worth more than
thirty dollars, yet the Colonel offers a reward
of fifty dollars for its return. No signs of
the thief having used a ladder are visible and
the theory is that be scaled up and down the
posts of the stoop, while a confederate stood
below to catch any bulky article thrown out.
A set of rare jewels which were Mr. L’s. gift
to his wife at their marriage, was found next
morning at the base of the stoop just where
the thief had dropped it in his precipitous
flight. This was most fortunate, as in pecu-
niary value it far exceeded all else that was
taken. The next morning a piece of tallow
candle and matches were found in the
corner of the stone wall adjacent to the
house, where the robbers had evidently
adjusted their clothing and booty for trans.
portation.
The same evening the house of Mrs.
Senator Ferry was entered and the room
occupied by Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Bisscll ran-
sacked. The gold-headed cane of Mr.
Bisscll’s father, a small sum of money, and
the seal-skin sacquc of Mrs. Bisscll were
stolen from here. The sacquc was prized be-
yond all money value, as the gift of a deceas-
ed child made while on her death-bed, and
if this article shall chance to meet the eye of
the thief—(and we doubt not it will) and he
be not bereft of all human feeling, he will
restore in some way, this sacred memento to
the mother of a dead child’s love.
At Mrs. Ferry’s the family heard their
liitle dog tearing about, but supposed its
outcry was caused by something passing in
the street, and so gave‘it no heed.
It is supposed the thieves came ashore in
a boat just in the rear of Mrs. Ferry’s, and
rowed away to some receiving craft in the
lower harbor. It is evident from these oft
repeated burglaries that we cannot hope to
check them by any police system either the
Borough or city is able to maintain. The
distances over which our best residences are
spread, render it well nigh impossible. We
urge therefore that our citizens at once join
in and perfect a protective association.
Something after the plan of the old horse
thief detective association, that was so long
maintained here and did so much efficient
work. 'A small initiation fee of membership
was exacted, and whenever a robbery was
committed its members drew on the treasury
for whatever expense might be involved in
an instant and vigorous pursuit of the crimi-
nals. Such an association would prove a
terror to these evil doors and deter their .fre-
quent raids into and about our town. There
ought to be an enrollment of at least two
hundred men here, within the next ten days,
for in no other way can we see any safe
guard from these scamps so constantly
marauding all the towns within a day’s ride
of New York.
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The Christmas cheer of one beautiful Nor-
walk home was turned into a sorrow and an-
guish so sudden and exceptional, that it has
flooded all hearts in this community with the
deepest sympathy for the bereaved family.
As stated in last Tuesday’s GAZETTE, inform.
ation had been received here by his parents
of the severe illness, at Frio City, Texas, of
Thaddeus C. Belts, son of Chas. C. Belts,
Esq. Monday night last a letter was receiv—
ed written by himself, stating that he was
better and hoping soon to recover. . Thursday
following, a telegram from his physician an-
nounced his death. His disease was the
southern severe typhoxd fever, and yet his
own encouraging letter, though written in
weakness and pain, had so cheered the anx-
ious hearts of the parents, that the terrible
revulsion caused by the quick following tel-
egram, was too agonizing for us to attempt
to portray. -
It was but a few weeks ago, or in the early
part of October, that he had left his home
here, for Texas, full of life and health and
hope, as was his wont. A letter written to
his parents on Thanksgiving day, detailed his
special enjoyment of the revered New Eng-
land festival of his ancestors, and his dinner
of wild fowl and venison, far out on the verge
of civilization, in the rude but of aranchman.
He was twenty miles from the ham] t of Fun
City, and eighty miles from the nearest rail—
road or telegraph. It was at this ranchc that
he was seized with the fatal fever, and becom-
ing alarmingly ill, his host had him transfer-
red to the hotel at Eric, and medical attend-
ance summoned. Here it was, tended only
by stranger, yet doubtless loving bands, that
his young life went out with the Christmas
setting sun.
~ stated that he was not a candidate and on the
New Year Calls. .
Mrs. F. St. John Lockwood will receive
with Mrs. Wm. H. Smith, at the residence of
James Mallory, Esq.
Miss Lida Bail will receive with the family
of Councilman D. R. Selleck, City. '
Mrs. Homer Merrill will receive with Mrs.
J. P. Nickerson, West Main Street.
Mrs. E. J. Hill will receive at the residence
of and with Mrs. Hon. A. B. Woodward.
Ladies not receiving should hang baskets
on the door bell for cards.
Coxrmiunxrs or THE SEASON TO mm
FRIENDS AND Parsons.
Official Calls.
We understand that T. H. Morison, War-
den, and ex-Warden James W. Hyatt, to-
gether with the Court of Burgesses, will re-
ceive New Years calls on New Years day, be-
tween the hours of 10 and 11 a. m., at the
rooms of the Fire Police, over the store of G.
& S. H. Holmes, Main Street. Citizens of
the B. rough are cordially invited to call.
Presto Change? The borough and city
officials of yesterday are out of ofilce. To
day the new administrations commence.
The old officials retire with honor, and the
new are honored with the confidence of the
people.
The Fire Department.
The annual meeting of the Borough Fire
Department for the election of Chief Engi-
nccr and two assistants, was held at the house
of Phoenix Engine Company on Wednesday
evening last. Chief Engineer Loomis presid-
ed, and ofiicers of the various companies
were elected to take charge of the ballot box
and the voting lists, the latter comprising the
names of all the members of the different
companies as officially furnished and certified
to by the secretaries. As each man voted his
name was checked. At the first balloting the
box was kept open for the space of thirty
minutes in order to give all an opportunity to
vote. The contest lay between ex-Chief, J.
T. Prowitt, and W. A. Kellogg, an ex-fore-
man of the Hose Company, and was quite
sharp. There was much hurrying to and fro
to bring in absent members, by both parties.
When the votes were counted up it was found
that Mr. Prowitt had 59, Mr. Kellogg 56 and
J. B. Ells 10. The presiding ofilcer declared
that no choice had been made, neither gentle-
men having received a majority. Mr. Elle
second ballot, Mr. Kellogg received 64 and
Mr. Prowitt 60, when the former was declar-
ed the choice of the meeting. Most of Mr.
Prowitt’s friends then retired, not staying to
contest the election of the assistants. Mr.
Charles W. Lockwood was elected First As-
sistant, bya vote of 56 to 17 for Mr. F.
Leonard. Mr. Joseph |llatheis was then
chosen Second Assistant, receiving 50 votes
against 3 scattering. These nominations will
go before the Court of Burgesses, in regular
course, for confirmation. The election for
Chief was somewhat exciting—as it was
known that the vote would be very close,—
but was conducted in an orderly and, so far
as we hear, in a perfectly satisfactory manner
to all concerned. The decision of the presid-
ing officer as to a majority of votes being
necessary to election, seems to have been in
accordance with the usual custom of the dc.
partment, and will undoubtedly stand.
Fellowship Meeting.
A Fellowship meeting is to he held next
Thursday, in the Congregational Church at
Wilton. Services will be held in the morn-
ing at 10:30, also in the afternoon and even-
ing. The Wilton ladies will furnish a colla-
tion to those in attendance from other towns.
Liquor Trials.
One after another, dealers are being arrest-
ed for violation of the license law, and a fair
proportion are convicted and sentenced. Last
Week the following cases were brought before
J usticc Stuart:
State as. Thomas O’Neil, South Norwalk,
for selling liquor without license, complaint
defective and accused d'icharged.
State re. Thomas O‘Neil for selling liquor
without a iicense, Nov. 23, found guilty
and fined $50 and costs. Appealed to Supe-
rior Court.
State as. Thomas O’Neil, for selling liquor
without license on Nov. 27th, guilty and fined
$550 and cost ; appealed.
State as. Francis MeCort, South Norwalk,
for selling liquor without alicense Nov. 14th,
found guilty and fined $50 and costs; ap-
pealed. McCort swore in his own defence
that his bar had been closed ever since ex-
piration of his license Oct. 31, but the wit-
nesses for the State who had been subpmnaed,
swore that they had not only drank there
themselves frequently but also in company
with a prominent city official and others of
the city.
State rs. Henry Ritche, selling liquor with-
out a license; proof of sale admitting of a
doubt the accused was discharged.
How They Did 11:.
They were a dapper little couple, tripping
joyously alcng the street, and delickesesly ah. i
sorbed in each other’s smiles. in one hand
she carried her for muff, in, the other held up
Christmas Festivals.
A Sabbath School Festival was held on
Christmas evening at the First Congregation-
al church, under the direction of Mr. Alex.
S. Gibson, Superintendent. The - attendance
was quite large, the church being well filled.
-A fine evergreen arch was erected in front of
the pulpit, with festoons to‘ther galleries. A
star of tiny gas jets was suspended from the
arch. The pulpit was draped with festoons
of evergreens, and a magnificent calla plant
with an enormous calla in full bloom, was
at one side. The services commenced. with
an anthem by the choir, MnGibson playing
the organ. The programme then consisted of
recrtations, singing, etc., by the children,
illustrating “Jesus our Star." A class of
girls and boys made a recitation in concert,
which was remarkably fine and reflected
much credit upon the young lady who so
patiently drilled them. Then scholars came
up singly, bearing evergreen letters which
were strung up on a wire under the arch,
until “Jesus Our Star" was completed; as
the letters were presented each scholar recited
a short verse. At the conclusion of this ex-
ercise, Mr. Edward C. Bisscll, for nineteen
years Superintendent of the school, made a
brief address, after which all the children
were presented with oranges, boxes of candy,
etc. The Pastor pronounced the benediction,
and the happy children left for their homes.
The Holiday Festival at the Baptist Taber-
nacle, city, takes place to night, (Monday).
The Second Methodist Festival was held
on Christmas Eve. The exercises, as usual,
was varied, comprising singing, recitations.
&c., by the children, and the occasion was a
“merry” and a happy one.
At St. Paul’s church, the Festival of the
Nativity was celebrated on the afternoon of
St. J ohn‘s day, Thursday. Carols were sung
in the church, and the Rector. Rev. Dr.
Mead, made a short address to the children,
after which all adjourned to the Sunday
school room. The scholars were here sup-
plied with presents in abundance, and all
seemed to enjoy the occasion thoroughly.
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Masonic Installation.
On the evening of St. John’s day, Thurs-
day last, the wives and sweethearts of the
members of St.John's Lodge, F. do A. M.
were invited to St.John’s Hall to witness
the installation of the recently elected offi-
cers. In respose the Hall was well filled with
ladies and gentlemen. The exercises opened
with singinfi by a choir, composed of 'mem-
bers of the Lodge Grand; Master I. M. Bul-
lock subsequently made a brief and telling
address, which was received with pleasure.
The exercises were interspersed with masonic
hymns by the choir. At the close of the
ceremonies, a committee proceeded to dis-
tribute to all present packages looking won-
derfully like Philadelphia bricks, which,
upon investigation were found to contain
sandwiches and several varieties of cake.
Hods full of confectionery followed, with
lemonade enough to compass the wants of all.
Certainly the man's head was level who
planned the entertainment, and the brothers
served it on the square.
Edward and Charles Bette, of Norwalk,
Harry Smith, of Ridgefleld, and' George
Eakle, of Washington, are running a sheep
ranche south of Pueblo, Colorado.
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St. John’s Lodge, Old -Well Lodge, Tem-
ple Lodge of Westport, and Clinton Com-
mandery, K. T., attended the funeral of P.
G. M. Geo. F. Daskam, on Sunday last.
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Mrs. Francis E. Williams the noted Tem~
perance Lecturess of Chicago is to Lecture
here before the Ladies Temperance Union on
Sunday, the 13th inst. Particulars next
Week.
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That excellent paper the Hartford Daily
Courant will be furnished to subscribers dur-
ing the coming session of the legislature,
mmmencing Jan. 0th, for the sum of $1.50,
or $2.00 for session and the publication of
the laws.
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New York was arrested a short time ago on a
charge of embezzling over $7,000 or the re-
ceipts from a foreclosure of a mortgage in
which Mr. Harlem of our town is the inter-
ested party.
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A bed caught fire at the residence of Dr.
McLean, on Christmas morning when mm
of the family were away from home. The
Doctor’s young son, Master John, managed
to throw it out of the window, thus prevent-
ing further damage.
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U. S. Deputy Marshal Geo. R. Bill, of
New Haven, a P. G. W. P. of the S. of T.
visited Concord Division on Friday evening
last. Some one on the line of the Danburyr
road received an unpleasant call from him
the next day. Saturday. ’
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The Concert giv'm on Friday evening last,
at :thc 0P9“ Kouse, by the Young Apollo
Club.,wn.s v.ery satisfactorv. The boys were
3“ 3"”; .1 voice, and responded to encores very
”.eerfully, although they were very anxious
not to miss the train to New York.
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Uncle Tom’s Cabin.
The Wilkinson’s prescnted'the well worn
one side of the long trailing mass of an,
goods that under the latest quuion amp and
clean our dirty sidewalks. Reaching the
crossing in front of the Gazer-w“: Ollie: she
halted and assayed a sienurc ' '
. . of the still trail-
2552508231: “11:: novhces, but the lily hand
um .cd with the muff, and the
:23} dand Fri/[led drapery fell again to the
Young Betts was rarely endowed by nature
with superior powers of mind and "’
Full of buoyant health, intellect" “Odin
asm and high animal spiri' "“31 enthus"
leader among his . , ...S, be was always a
thing uuu'" . comrades. There is some-
tendcd from St. Paul’s church on Sunday.
It was largely attended by our older resi-
dents who knew him as a prominen"
ness man and citizen in the year .. Dusi-
He was sepulchred with ' -18 gone by.
many brethren of 0' . Masonic honors,
present from " vlie mystic order being
adjoining towns.
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Rev. Mr. Haulenbeek, who for several
years has been superintendent of the 2d M. E.
Sunday School , took his leave of the school
last Sabbath. Owing to other duties be de-
clined to accept the position for the coming
year. The school is in a very prosperous
condition.
Another Dividend.
The Board of Directors of the Central
National Bank have surprised us by declaring
a dividend of three per cent. This is their
first dividend, and speaks well for the man
agement.
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On Sunday morning last the choir of Trin-
ityiehurch, city, repeated the fine singing
first rendered on Christmas day. We hear
it spoken of in very enthusiastic terms We
are assured that the singing would do credit
to any high- salaried city choir.
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The Steam Street Car Exhlbi
_ tion.
The public exhibition of the Merrill’s pat-
tent Steam Street Car, at Astoria, last week
was a failure. This result, however, was
owing to no fault in the construction of the
machinery, but simply because the engine
had been tampered with by interested out-
side parties during a visit of the engineer to
Norwalk. The damage was of such a nature
as to cause a postponement of the trial until
repairs can be made. The car had been pre
viously tried and, it is said, proved a very
gratifying success.
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The terrible broadside poured into the Ad-
ministration, by Hon. William E. Chandler,
Of New Hamps‘tdre, puts the President in
w - - ..: out. a “ the old darkey on the top
.'a.‘dcr, when the pig came
. gar. to soot under its base, and
1-: :1... wise expostulation :—“Go ’way
1r——ymi makes mischief."
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your ..erably sad in such an ending of a
...1g life, capable of such brilliant possibili-
ties of future usefulness. But God’s ways
are not as our ways, and let us hope that the
All Loving Father in His infinite mercy
has taken him from the trials and tempta-
tions of life to the haven of eternal rest.
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The Temperance Advocate and Liquor
Attorney caused the arrest of a witness in a
liquor case, last week, for perjury. The
man we are told, was ready with his lawyer
for trial, but the prosecuting lawyer prtt:nd-,
cd but to be, and insisted on the man being
put under bonds until he got ready to try the
case. Possibly he will get ready to do some-
thing (Iflcr the liquor dealer's/case Ins been
brought before the Superiof Court.
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Our old town officers got all ready to turn
over their archives to the new board, and
the new board got all prepared and ready to
commence ofiieial life to day, when some
one stupidly looked at the statutes and found
out that the law requires the change to be
made on the first Monday of January, so the
old board has a week more of unexpected
life. .
We are sorry to learn that the proprietors
of both of our Borough Hotels are in pecu—
niary difficulties, and have been forced into
bankruptcy by their impatient creditors. We
understand that Mr. Rood will continue to
manage the Norwalk Hotel as usual, while
Mr. Thompson is the present landlord of the
Connecticut Hotel.
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First meeting of Town Board of Relief
next Monday.
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The public _Schools- will commence next
Thursday evening.
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Election of forty Jurors next Monday
evening, at the Town Clerk's office.
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The Grand List of Norwalk will probably
not be completed before the first of March.
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Prof. Crlspinl's Masquerade, takes place to
night, (Monday) The attendance promises
to be large at least of spectators, if not mas:
queraders.
P At this critical juncture the quick
. 16 of Charles Augustus saw the embarrass-
ment and sprang to the other side and gallant-
ly took the muff and “toted”. it in triumph
across to the other side of the street, while
Miss tripped daintily across, with skirts se-
curely elevated by both hands, and revealing
such a natty and bewitching little boot! But
oh i horrors !-—what- a dirty pair of backs to
her striped stockings! The ladies will have
to discard muffs and guard the rear of their
hose with some sort of leather or oil-cloth
shield, or else let their trails drag through
thick and thin, orclse—decently cut them off.
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The legislature convenes next week chd-
ncsday in the old Capitol building at Hart-
ford.
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The‘ old boiler at the Nor-walk Foundry
goes out with the old year, and a new one
will' take its place.
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A private soldier at New York has been
imprisoned a month for—flirting. What is
the world coming to?
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The Post Office will be open to day until
10 o’clock, a. m., after which time no mails
will‘be received or sent out.
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The pleasant custom of New Year Day
ails is to be quite extensively indulged in
again this year, as we learn.
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We print on our outside today, the prize
article on the all-important Tramp question,
written by Noah W. Hoyt, Esq": of New On-
naan. Read it.
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E. J. Hill takes first premium. He is the
first patron who sends us in his January hill,
where the balance is against himself, and
promptly pays up.
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In the Horton Road communication last
week, it was stated that the road had been
under consideration for forty years, It should
have been four years.
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Rev. Dr. W. C. Mead proposes to preach
a special sermon next Sunday morning, the
occasion being the fifty-fifth anniversary of
his-ordination to the ministry.
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In compliance with the demands of Uncle
Sam, our correspondent “Paul" appeared
last week in a gorgeous suit of blue and gold.
Few newspapers can boast of reporters iii
governmental uniform.
but ever pleasing dramarof “Uncle Tom's
Cabin” at Died anicsHall~ Thursday Nov. 30.
The attendance at the mdtinee was large, and
at the opening performance the great hall
was well filled to its utmost capacity. That
this story of life among the lowly should be
received with constantly increasing popular-
ity, is no surprise when one has .wnnessed
the careful and artistic manner With which
its Varying scenes of humor and pathos are
presented by this excellent dramatic combi-
nation, Lillie Wilkinson’s “Topsy” is one
of the best, if not the best, interpretation of
that singular character ever given, while the
as “,Uncle Tom” invest that character with
an «element of true heroism seldom realized
upon the stage. Portia Albee completely
captivates the hearts of an audience as little
"Eva.” Charles Wilkinson as “ Phineas
Fletcher" the Quaker, and “Gumpton Cute,,
the .cute Yankee was as pleasing as ever.
The other characters of the play were 'vcn
excellent interpretations, and not a single
unfavorable criticism, can be made of the
performance. Last evening the lay was
presented toa crowded house at illbury,
andiwas the 262d consecutive performance
of it by this troupe.—— Worcester Press.
The above troupe will appear at the Opera
House, next Monday evening—their first ap-
pearance in Norwalk. See adv.
.Q...._——.'
Messrs. J. T.'& H. M. Prowitt have on
hand woon'and rATTEsxs, in great variety,
for Brackets and fancy articles.
, ___+__——.
IS" Bill Heads, Note Heads, Blanks, &e.,
put up with Patent Blotter Tablets, the mer-
its of which are conceded by all. The GA-
stTE ofiice has the exclusive right to manu-
facture and sell the same in the Town of
Norwalk. tf
_-_..___.
@Centennial BRACKET Saws, for orna-
mental work, very cheap, at H. M. &. J. T.
Prowitt’s.
_.__..~
1:43" Bill Heads, Note Heads, Blanks, &c.,
put up with Patent Blotter Tablets, the mer-
its of which are conceded by all. The CA-
ZEITE office has the exclusive right to manu-
facture and sell the same in the Town of Nor-
walk. If
.._..__.._.
@' BnAchT Saws, of several kinds, good
and cheap, at H. M. & J. T. Prowitt’s.
4—...— .
ES“ Have your Bill Heads, Statements,
Heading, Blanks, &c., put up With PATENT
Bnor'rnu TABLETS. Blotters always handy,
—paper always in good shape and loose sheets
never wasted. The GAZETTE ofllce has the
exclusive right for the Town of Norwalk. tf
—_——.._.—-———-
If you are restless and cannot sleep, take
SAxronn’s JAMAICA GINGER.
__—..——.
8' Have your Bill Heads, Statements,
Headings, Blanks, &c., put up with PATENT
BLorrEn TABLETS. Blotters always handy,
—paper always in good shape and loose sheets
never wasted. The GAZETTE ofilce has the
exclusive right for the town 'of Norwalk. __ if
orses in the vicinity of Stgmford are suf-
fer ing with a sort of diptheria, and four have
died of it.
Lewis 0. Corbett, aprominent lawyer of -
subdued and careful acting of Fred Mcwyer-
orrv NEWS.
av om; LOCAL nsrorvrxits.
John H. Knapp, Esq, was taken violently
ill while in attendance at the Home Social,
at Music Hall, on Wednesday evening last.
and was for some days a great sufferer from
pain. We. are happy to announce that he is
much better.
On Christmas morning MayorElywas surpris-
ed by the anonymous presentation of an ele-
gant ebony gold-headed cane, no card with it
or anything to show from where it came.
Had engraved on the head, “Mayor Ely.”
This gentleman seems to be one of the fortu-
nate ones, as, very recently, he received
from the Rev. Dr. Mead a fine portrait of
the donor, handsomely framed.
Christmas day, though but one day after
the exciting town meeting, was one long to
be remembered by many of the children and
youth at least, of this city. The Christmas
services at Trinity Chapel were very interest-
ing, and attracted a goodly number of people
to that place of worship. The announce-
ment that the members of the Fire Depart-
ment would receive calls attracted numerous
visitors, and those present at the Truck
House witnessed the presentation of a splen-
did trumpet to Chief Engineer Kinney, a
token of the regard which he is held by mem-
bers of the department. The presentation
was neatly made by Major C. E. Doty.
Mayor Elect, W. S. Hanford, made a call
and inspected the Hose Co. House and
accoutrements, and expressed himself much
pleased with their complete outfit, but sug-
gested that a fire hydrant should be placed
near Putnam Hose House.
Captain J. C. Crowe, whose genial face
has been missed by our city residents for
some Weeks past, visited his home tempora-
rily on Saturday. Having charge of the
building of the Long Island Railroad Com-
pany, his absence is happily accounted for.
Now that the various reports presented at
,the annual town meeting have been printed
and read, the action of the meeting, and
individuals thereat, are fully discussed.
Some of Our new town officers at this end of
the town are not Well pleased with some of
the assertions of Mr. Olmstead, and threats
have been made that they would resign. It
is thought also by many that it was not very
becoming or consistent in the present select-
men to favor so strongly a reduction in the
pay of their successors as it appears that they
have always been well paid for their services.
It was lucky that one, more liberal than Mr.
Olmstead was found, to amend his motion,
increasing the compensation from $200 two
$600. For this act of kindness the Board
have to thank R. H. Rowan.
The Christmas exercises of the Granize-
ville Sunday School and Chapel will be held
on Wednesday evening.
It is reported that Mr. Wm. Hilsden re-
tires from the firm and that Messrs. Adams
85 Stevens will continue the business at the
old market of Hislden & Adams.
Conductor Pulling of the Danbury Rail-
road is having “a week off," and seems to
enjoy a temporary release from his respon-
sible position. One thing is certain, he is a
gentleman in all his associations wherever
he is.
‘ A most revolting sight was presented to
the passers by on Washington street on
Thursday evening. A man was found lying
on the walk, apparently dead. 'He was
taken to the office of the Chief of Police, and
the efforts made restored him to conscious.
nose, when he was sent home, accompanied
by an officer. It is said that he was an up-
town “Editor” and that he was only drunk.
Few who have passed through the main
street of the City from the depot to the Bor-
ough, but have noticed the marked improve-
ment in the grounds of Hon. W. S. Hanford.
Mayor-elect, yet few appreciate his libera1
gift of more than two feet of ground from
his entire frontage, for a wider walk than
that ordered by the Honorable Board of
Councilmen. As Mr. Hanford generally does
about as he is a mind to,the City must accept
this gift gracefully. ' > ,‘
An adjourned meeting,. the last of the
present Board of Councilmen, will beheld on
Friday evening of this week. It is not
known whether the report of the chief of
police or other semi-annual reports will be
presented or left for the new Board to digest,
but petitions for places upon the police force
are already made for presentation,
It is currently reported that C. V. Arnold,
Esq, is nearly ready and will publish his new
paper next week. All wish him success ex-
cept his avowed enemies.
It is currently reported that Selectman
Smith intends to call Mr. Stephen Olmstead
to account, before a eourt of justice, for as-
sert ed libelous charges made by Mr.Olmstead
against him, at the late Town meeting.
_————*—d.
The Week of'Prayer.
'li'he Week of Prayer commences next
Sunday. Union services will be held in the
Bouough, commencing on Monday evening
at the First Baptist church. The following
is {the programme suggested by the Evangel-
ical Alliance :—
S'nbbath, January (Wu—Sermons:
tiara union perfected. Rev. 7 ; 9-10.
'onday, January Win—Prayer and Praise:
Remembrance of personal and relative mer-
cies; prayer for the Divine blessing on'past
privileges, and for a humble and contrite
spirit.
Tuesday, January 81h. -—Prayer : For the
Church of Christ in all lands; for its deliver-
ance from error; for its increase in faith and
holiness, and in power as a witness for the
Lord Jesus Christ; for the grace and guid-
ance of the Holy Spirit.
Wednesday, January Win—Prayer: For
Christian families; for sick and afflicted
members; for children at school and for all
youth in our colleges and seminaries of learn-
ing; for young men entering upon the active
business of life, and for those abroad ; for
our sons and daughters openly confessing
Christ.
Thursday, January Nth—Prayer: For
nations,for rulers, magistrates and statesmen;
for the army and navy; for all benevolent
and philanthropic institutions; for religious
liberty and the opening of doors “wide‘ and
effectual” for publishing the gospel; and for
the reign of righteousness and co.
Friday, January 11¢h.—- myer : For
Christian missions to the Jews and Gentiiés;
for Sundayechools; and for the Divine bless.
ing on all Christian efforts to spread the glad
tidings of the gospel of salvation. -
Saturday, January wild—Prayer: For
the circulation of the Bible; for the observ-
ance of the Sabbath; for the removal of. in;‘
temperance; for the rescue of the fallen; for
the safety of those who travel by land and by
water. ' ' ’
Sabbath, January Ella—Sermons: Chris-
tian life. “Let your light shine." Matt.
_5 ; 16.
The various churches are earnestly invited
to make arrangements for suitable services
during this week of prayer,\and, sofaras
possible, to combine in public united prayer
meetings.
W1LLIAM E. DODGE, Pans. U. S. Evang.
Alliance.
annv B. CHAPIN, Rec. Secretary.
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In alate copy or the Shiawassee, (Mich)
Gazette, we find the following about some of
our fellow townsmen :— .
The fiouring mill, besides doing an im-
mense custom business, is turning out daily
one hundred barrels of choice fiour, which is
sent in through line cars to New York and
New Englan markets. Some of it, howev-
er, is bein sent direct to Liverpool. Mr.
Samuel askam, late Mayor of Norwalk,
Conn., stands constantly at the helm of this
institution, with all his canvass spread, a fair
wind and ahaven of fortune ahead. And
whoever longs for jokes and stories will find
the genial, jovial “Sammy" ever ready with
a fund of the former and volumes of the lnt~
ter, everyone of which he wrll personally
vouch for.
It is a leesufe to note the arrival in our
town .ell‘essrs. Olmstcad and Look-
ood, offiorwalk, Conn., who are exten-
sive manufacturers and dealers in stoves.
They are also officers and stockholders of the
Shiawassee Mills Company.
Chris-
_ @‘Hodder's Patent Blotter Tablets for
Letter Heads, Bill Heads, Blanks, &c., are
convenient and economical. Manufactured
and sold at the GAzEr-rE office. if
fi—r—P-
The Winsted Hamid says a selectman in a
town 'ln northwestern Connecticut bought a
man's vote at the last election with a coat,
and then charged the coat to the town in the
list of items for the support of the poor.
Dr. Childs and 'the Theological
Seminary.
The trustees of - the Theological Institiite of
Connecticut held a special meeting at the Sem-
inary buildin o .p ,
afternoon antl'i n I"Billie! street, Friday
case of the Rev. Dr. Chit The Rev. Dr.
Taylor, of Providence, president of the board
occupied the chair. Dr. Childs, owing to ill-
ness, wasnot present, but. was represented by
Judge Elisha Carpenter and the Rev. Dr.
Burton. The results arrived at are shown in
the following preamble, resolutions, and oth.
or documents :— .
Resolved, That all.previous utterances on
our records that imply, or seem to imply,
anythingPderogator to the character or ser-
vrces of rofessor hilds, be expurged; and
that wehereby express anew our entire con-
fidence 111 his ability, integrity, soundness in
the faith. fidelity and success as a professor
and general Christian character.
Resolved,_ That it is inexpedient to take any
further action on the communication of Pro.
fessors Thompson, Riddle and Kerr.
Resolved, That we disclaim all responsibil-
ity for the public statements that have gone
out derogatory to Dr. Childs, and regret the
injustice done him thereby.
As a result of the passage of the above res-
olutions the followin
board:-— g was presented to the
To the trustees of the Theological Institute of
Connecticut :
_ Gentlemen :-In view of the entirely sat-
isfactory resolutions passed by your body, I
hereby resign my ofilce as professor A-in the
institution, that resignation to take effect at
the end of the current seminary year.
T. S. Calms.
Hartford, Dec. 28, 1877.
The trustees were tified to learn that it
would be unjust to t e members of the sem-
inary _to infer from what has lately appeared
in various newspapers that their relation to
the faculty and to each other have not been
harmonious. Application to prescribe stud-
ics, respectful deportment towards their
teachers, and cordial fellowship among them-
selves have characterized the present term.—
Hartford Courant.
to,—
la- is our-rs A msTAxE to think that Bright’s
Disease, Kidney, Bladder and Glandular Affec-
tiona, uraver.maoetes, Dropsy and urinary cour-
piaints, cannot be cured. HUNT’S REMEDY
thoroughly cures these Diseases. All Diseases of
the‘Kidneys, Bladder and Urinary Organs, are
cured by HUNT’S REMEDY.
Clarke’s Toothache Drops eurelnstantly.
It II now an acknowledged fact that Cox-
suarr‘rrox CAI‘ BE CUBED. It has been cured in
, a very great number of cases(somc ofthemappar-
ently desperate ones) by Schenok’s Pulmonie
Syrup alone, and in others by the same medicine
in connection with Schcnck‘s Sea Weed Tonic and
Mandrake Pills, one or both. according to the re-
quiremcntl of the case.
The old supposition that .. Consumption is in-
curable” {01' many years deterred Physicians from
attempting to find a, remedy for that disease, and
patients afflicted with it reconciled themselves to
death without an effort being made to save them
from a doom which was considered inevitable.
Dr. Schenck himself was supposed at one time
to be at the very gate of death, his physicians hav-
ing pronounced his case hopeless and abandoned
him to his fate; he was Count) by the aforesaid
medicines and afterward enjoyed uninterrupted
good health for more than forty years. Thou-
sands of people have used Dr. Schenck’s prepa-
rations wlth the same remarkable success.
Schenck’s Almanac, containinga thorough trea-
tise on Consumption, Liver complaint, Dyspepsia
&c.. can be had gratis of any druggist, or of J. H.
Schcnck .b Son, Philadelphia. Full directions for
the use of Schenck’s medicines accompany each
package.
Schenck’s Pulmonic syrup, Sea Weed Tonic,und
Mandrake Pills are for sale by all druggisls. lml
and muscle ailments—Bites, Bruises, Swellings,
Burns, Rheumatism, Stiff Joints, etc. What the
White Liuiment docs for the human family, the
Yellow Liniment does for horse and animals. They
are cheap, they are convenient, and they are cer-
ain in theireflects. 3mi3
Children Cry for Pitche r’s Casto-
rla. It is as pleasant to take as honey. It con-
tains no morphine or other (lelcteriousingredient
and is sure to expel worms, cure wind colic, regu-
late thc bowels and stomach, and overcome ini-
tation caused by rash or cutting teeth. Mothers
can rest, and children enjoy heal th, who use
Castor-la. It is harmless, it is ccrtain,it is speedy,
and is cheap. 3m4")
Young People, do pay attention to your teeth.
Neglect Will soon ruin them. Clean them daily
with 'l‘u unsTou’s lvonir PEARL TOOTH POWDER,
the most perfect dpentillce known. It writ keep
them through life in good condition, sound and
white, Will harden the gums, sweeten the breath,
and prevent toothache. Sold by all druggists. 25
and no cents per bottle.
TIIOMI‘SON’S‘POMADE UPTUNE, an oleaginous
compound of singular merit for dressing the hair,
imparting to_lt strength and richness. Sold by
druggrsts. 2.) and 50 cents per bottle.
Are you troubled with billiousness,sick headache,
vertigo, constipation, dyspepsia, &c. 9 Are you
dull and languid, feeling averse to any exertion ?
If so, cleanse the system. purity and renew the
blood. Take Quinn’s Inrsu TEA. the great and
cheap remedy. It: Will soon relieve you. Sold by
all drugglsts. _25_ cents per package, each making
:1. our: of medicine.
‘ouvnxs Ixononqus KID GLOVE CLEANEn,mll
Qiuckl renovate sailed gloves, 25 cts. er bottle.
WE L8 8'. ELLIOTT. ll Gold St., ew York,
Wholesale Agents.
MARRIED.
\ArxlxlmnnnnmnnnAn/xnnnr NV
In .Rowayton. Dec. ‘24. at the home of the bride,
by Rev. G. Haulenbeck, Mr. Oscar 3. Mills to Miss
Henrietta Fallen, both of N orwalk.
In New Canaan. Dec, 25th, b Rev.A, v.11 Ab-
bott George P. Brotherton of V est
J ulia's li‘. flower, of Wilton: port, to Ml”
At Prairicville. Decatur Count Iow
residence of the bride’s parents, Slibtlay?b'bttt.tll€
by Rev. James Blair, Mr. Melville Benedict, son
or BenjaminBencdlct, formerly of New Canaan,
Conn., to Miss Susan Elvinia Tongacre ot‘ the
DIED.
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At Frio City Texas Dec. 2:4,), ol‘t h 'd f
in the_2§th yea’r ot‘ hil'age, Thaddeusl'l'lagi, 0:353
son of char-lea C. and Mu: y E. Betta, ofthisp'lace.
In San Francisco. Cal... Bile s f 1);!
Smith, lormeriy of Norwalk. y, on o ‘ ydney
In Wilton,Dec.2bth Willie 11. infant: son of
Charles E. and Annie Mann 8 ed‘
and 7days. , g 1 you, ll mos.
F Funeral Wednesday, Jan. 2nd. at 1 o‘clock.
at the residence of Charles E. Man.
In Nor-walk, Dec. 2801, George F. Daskam, in
the 50 year of his age.
In Norwalk,‘ Dec. 26. Harriet Fox, aged 37 year s.
In Norwalk, Dec. 23th. 'meas Curran, aged 47
years.
$50.00 Reward.
GAZETTE Orricn, Dec. 315's, 1877.
IFTY DOLLARS reward will be paid for the
return to this office of the old-fashioned Gold
white dial, English Lever. Tobias \Vatch, No.
15,601. No questions asked. -
Dividend.
The Central NationaljBank of
Norwalk.
THE Board of Directors have this day declared
a divrdend of three (3) per cent. payable o\n
and after J canary 2d, 1878. ‘
' w LLIAM A. CURTIS, Cashier.
N orwalk, Dec. 20th, 1877.
.FOR SALE at Toil'smne, small Farm of: 22 acres
., _ part meadow. part woodland. with splendid
spring water. Apply to GEORGE l’.. CHOL‘
WELL, High Steel One-half of purchase mogy
If
can remain on mortgage.
A MILLER having a practical knowledge of
the business would like to hire a mill. An
one wishing to rent to a permanent tenant. will
confer a favor by addressing "MILLER,” Box 124.
Norwalk. 3t'50
Opera House, Norwalk.
Monday Evening, Jan. 71:11.
THE ONLY
Wilkinson’s!
The Old Man’s 28th Annual Tour.
Positivelyllis first appearance in this city.
The Crowning Triumphs of 111511119.
288 Consecutive Performances of
Uncle Tom’s Cabin.
This Company have met with success unprece-
dented by any Company in how England in every
city and town visited the lar est halls being
crowded to repletion, and often undreds turned
away unable to am admission.
LILLIE W11. INSON in her at in) cream-
tion or TOPSY. CHARLIE ILKI SUN as
Gumption Cute, originally erformcd by him in
1852. LITTLE P0 TIA A BEE as EVA. Sup-
ported by a Full Dramatic Company.
EOPLE’S
OPULAR
“ICES.
General Admission only 25 eta; All Reserved
Seats 35 eta. Children’s admission under to years
its cts. Seats secured at Wood’s.
(J. V. FABRAR, Agent.
Gilli“! OPPORTUNIIY T0 SEE
THE PAR WEST l
astevenin , to consider the' ,
The Centaur Liniments are the ‘
greatest rcmedicsever discovered forallfiesh.bone '
Masses. Borrow—In the month of June
Iinserted an advertisement in some of the
Norwalk papers calling atttention to a new
article in the line of Shingles. ' I afterwards
advertised that I would guarantee the Oscar
Fenn Planed Parallel Shingles free from any
imperfection whatever. I did this after visit-
ing the Mill in Michigan and personally ex-
amining the mode of manufacture. In selling
them, I have in all cases, agreed to. take back
and pay for every shingle that did not come up
to this standard. I have received over four
hundred thousand of them since that time,
have been unable for portions q the time to
fill my orders, and have yet to receive a. first
shingle backfirr any reason whatever or to find
any customer dissatisfied with them. These
shingles are all shipped by rail, and owing to
the recent advances in Railroad freights must
hereafter be sold at the same advance in
price as I pay advance in freight. But while
in Michigan I bought a largo lat . n£ 1.191.. x
sawed shingle not planed, shipped them by
water, and although justly entitled to the
advance, I propose right in the face of it, to
offer them for a limited time at the lowest
price that sawed shingle have reached in
November in twenty-three years. As evi-
dence of that fact I quote price for sawed
shingle in November, beginning 1854.
November ' 1854 per thousand, $5 50
It 1855 u n 5 25
fl 1856 u ‘6 5 50
“ I857 “ “ 5 00
5; 1858 u u 4 50
6‘ 1859 5‘ SI 4 50
“ 1860 “ “ 4 50
“ 1861 “ “ 4 75
" 1862 ‘5 .. 4 50
‘, 1863 “ “ 6 00
It 1864 H (I 9 00
CC 1865 I. (I 9 00
“ 1866 “ “ 9 00
“ 1867 “ “ ~ 8 50
(I 1868 N 1‘ 8 50
H 1889 ‘u u 8 00
“ 1870 “ “ 7 50
“ 1871 “ “ 7 50
‘ H 1872 u c 7 50
“ 1873 “ “ 7 75
“ 1874 “ “ 6 50
e 1875 u “ 6 00
it 1876 fl ‘6 5 00
I ofier these shingles at. $4 50 during _the
remainder of this month. They are manu-
factured by John McGraw & Co. of Bay City
in what is said to be the largest and most
complete mill in the world, and are equal in
quality to any Michigan shingle made. As
evidence of the standing of the above firm in
the trade, I quote from the New York Tri-
bune of October 28th, 1877.
The mill of John McGraW & 00., is at the
upper end of Bay City. The firm own 600
acres of land, and a third of their prdperty is
occupied by the saw-mill, the salt works,
d1}; ing kilns, and other buildings and storage
places. The sawmill has a greater capacity
than any other in this section, and is believed
to be the iargest in the world. It is rated at
40,000,000 feet of lumber for the season, but
if needed, could be worked up to double that
capacity. Over 350 men are employed, and
during the past six weeks over 200,000 feet
of lumber have been cut every day. One day
when the mill was tested to its utmost capac-
ity, 180,000 feet were cut in three hours, or
at the rate of 675,000 for the day of 11%
working hours. Indeed, 335,000 feet were
cut one day, not long ago, when the mill was
not driven hard. Last season over 31,000,-
000 feet were sawn by day, and about, 6,000,-
000 by night. The drying-kilns have a
capacity of 500,000 feet of lumber. Here,
also, steam from the saw—mills, which would
otherwise be wasted, is used for ‘drying the
lumber in the kilns. The salt works have a
capacity of about 50,000 barrels for the
season .
I also offer shingles made by the same firm
and branded "Clear” which have six inch
clear butts and some knots in the tips, at the
very low price of $8 '50 per M.
In addition to the above, I offer the entire
cut, for the season of the old original S. K.
& Co. Rived Shingle at a very low figure,
considering the quality. I would respect-
fully solicit an examination of the largest and
bust assorted stock of dry lumber under cover
in this part of the State. Sash, doors, blinds
and moldings, soldas low as the lowest and
quality guaranteed.
E. J. HILL,
Noawarx, Conn.
D‘ EOEMBER 1st, 1877.
P. S. All of the Shingles marked “Clear"
Excursion Train to Lineuanlel,
Will leave New York Cit . foot of Chambers St.
m. Erie Railway. mafia us at an: mid
1911:, l 878. at 10:45 a. 111. Accommodation!
First-Class. Tickets sold on Eric Tram on show ,
days. FARE :—
Round Trip $40, SinglelFare $21 ;,
P ties-desirin to go before or alter can out an
tickae‘ts at same rifles. good on any train via-.01 na-
ha Nob. and can stopover at principal mg,
Poi furth'er information. a ll: eta,
l 1 rs oraddresianllIiflfiagAmJn
0 l ,.
1'33 all: Tight Aunt. Chicago. Dunn on a
Quin. r: Railroad Company. Havel-straw. . . 3. ,
are sold. The price of the John MeGraw
XXX for December is $4.75 per thousand
and for January $5.00 per thousand.
ECTIONERY.
“saws,
' Teas,
F
TS,
Try us once, and you’ll try us twice.
FRUITS,
Ffl
FIN
NdRWALK,
‘ Willi cumulus.
Coflees,
THE BEST BUTTER no CHEESE m THE MARK l.
g The Finest Grades 01‘ Flour suit a .
FINNEY 82 BENEDICT,
Store 20. Door yeast -91. thePosLijLn
And. Spices.
.IED FRUITS
HI
New Haven Hams, Pork and lard at Greatly Reduced Rates.
03 The Finest Assortment of rarer AND COMMON soars,
Cheaper than the Cheapest.
li-S‘Rememberl The only place where you can aet‘
D Home-Made Bread, Cakes and Pics.
Z A fine Assortment of both FAXCY AND COMMON CRACKERS
just received from James D. Mason & 00., Baltimore, Md.
SOMETHING NE W:
Will receive about the 15th of this month, (Dec) from Richmond, Va, a large
consignment of
“ MOTHER CAREY’S CHICKENS.”
1
.3
Reason,—-The extreme Low Price.
CHOICE CANNED AND
CONN. -
HOLIDAY GOODS/l.
Desks, Tables, Fancy Chairs, Piano Stools, Black.
ing Cases, Foot Rests, Children’s Chairs and
Rockers, Camp Chairs, a large variety at
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Bankrupt Sale at Auction.
ESTATE of ALBERT D. STURGES, Bankrupt,
of Wilton, in Fairfield County. _
By virtue of an order from L. 1 . Middlebrook,
Esq , Register in Bankruptcy, I will sell at Public
Auction, on Monday, the 21st day of J anuai-y. 1878,
at 10 o’clock in the forenoon, the followrng de-
scribed real estate belonging to said Bankrupt, to
wit :—one face of sprout and wood land situated
in said Wi ton. at. a place known as Honey Hill,
and is in quantity three acres, three mods, and
thirty rods, and for a tall and further description
of the same reference may be had to the distribu-
tion of the estate of Eliphalet Sturges, late of" stud
Wilton, deceased, and recorded in the Probate
Records of N orwalk. Also, said Bankrupt’s right
and interest in the dower set to the Widow of said
deceased from said (leccased’s estate and which
distribution of the same is recorded in said Pro-
bate Records of Norwalk, reference thereto may
be had for a description of the same; said Bank-
rupt’s interest therein being one-fourth of the
same. Also, one Buggy-Wagon, one Sleigh, one
Top of a Peddlar’s Wagon. one Ice Box. Platform
Scales, Tin Scales, Ice Rope, two pair IceTongs.
Should the day rove stormy the sale Will take
place next fair ay at the same hour of the day.
THOMAS SANFORD, Assignce.
Wilton, Dec. 29th, 1877. .
P. w. BATES,
Successor to PRICE do BATES.
WATER STREET, rear of Opera House,
Manufacturer of
Monumental, Building 8. cemetery
Work.
of every description from all the different kinds of
GRANITE, MA RBLE, BROWN,
OHIO, or NOVA SCOTIA STONE.
Orders solicited. Prices to suit the times.
HAVE been connected in business with Mr.
Bates fora number of years. and cheerfully
recommend him to my oldfriends and patrons as
a man well worthy of theiipatronace.
. B. PRICE.
TO THE PROBATE COURT. for the District of
Norwalk, in the State of Connecticut.
The ajiplication of Janucttc Grumman. of the
town of untington, in the County of Suffolk and
State of New York, respectfully showethz—Tliat
she is the Mother and survrving parent of George
T. Grumman, Eddie C. Grumman, and Louis B.
Grumman, minors belonging and residing in the
State of New York, and that said minors are the
owners of the foliowmg Real Estate, viz; -One
tract or parcel of land, lying in Norwalk. in said
district. in quantity ten acres. more or less. and
bounded northerly by land of Daniel A. Belts,
easterly and southerly by land now or formerly
of Curtis Grumman, and westerly by highway.
Also, one other tract or parcel of land lying in
Wilton, in said district, in quantity one rood,more
or less, with the buildings thereon standing, and
bounded northerly and westerly by land set to the
widow of Jehiel Grumman, Sen., deceased, as
dower, easterly by highway,an_d southerly-byland
or Lucretia Reed, With prmlcge of using the
well on land set as (lower to said Widow, Said
real estate was set to said minors in the distribu-
tion of the estate of their Grandfather, Jehiel
Grumman, deceased, and for a further and more
particular description thereof, and of the prin-
Ieges belonging to the same, reference 15 hereby
had and made to said distribution.
And she further says, thatthe Estate is at pre-
sent unproductive; that the avails thereof are
wanted for the support, maintenance and educa-
tion of said minors, and that it Will be for the ad-
vanta c ofsaid minors to sell the same, and in-
vest t e avails thereof according to law; where-
fore she says, that there rs just and reasonable
causefor selling the same. She therefore prays
the Court to order said Real Estate to be sold,
and to empower her or some other meet_ person
to sell the same, pursuant to the Statute In such
case made and provided.
J ANNETTE GRUMMAN,
Mother and sole surviving parent as aforesaid.
Dated Huntington, November 8th. 1877.
DISTRICT OF NORWALK, Probate Court, 35.
December 3lst, A. D. l877. _ 0 .
ORDERED, 'l‘het_the foregomg application be
heard and determined at the Probate Oliicein
Norwalk. on the 26th day or January, 1878, at 9
o’clock, forenoon; and that notice thereof be pub-
lished in some public weekly newspa ernear the
place where such Real Estate lies, t rec weeks
successively. before said time assigned.
3t! :3 GEORGE A. DAVENPORT, J udgc.
ISTRIC'I‘ 0F NORWALK . ‘
Q mgecegggflh- 1877. , ss , Probate (.ourt,
_ 5. e0 NCIS BRADY '
in “paid gistricnfdleceased. ' late 0: lVllton.
e out o. robate for the District of Nor-
walk.hath limited and allowed six monthsf‘rom
the date hereof, for the creditors of said estate,
to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who
neglectto presentthelraccounts properly attested
Within an d. time, Will be debsrrcd a recovery.
All persons indebted to said estate are requested
to make immediate payment to
an SILAS 1‘. TUTTLE, Administrator.
[STRICT oi NORWALK.ss.Pr
E tlzecetmnlgerlgtgh, A. D. 1877. Oba'ecoufl’
s a eo'_ A ABET BELDEN .
wtgk, in said Défirictfideccascd. ' late 0t Nor
. BDERED.— an e Actin Executor ' '
his Administration accountgto this cold-lug:
adjustment, at the Probate Office in Norwalk,
op the 12th day of January, A. b.1818, at 9
9 clock, forenoon; and that all personsinterestcd
in said estate may be notified thereof, the said Ex-
ecutor wrll cause this order to be published
in a newspaper printed in_Fnirfit-ld County, and
post a copy thereof on the sign-post in said town of
Norwalkmeamst the place wherethedeceased last:
dwelt,at least ten days before said 12th day of
January.
2t1 GEORGE A. DAVENPORT, Judge.
[STRICT OF NORWALK. 3. Probe
December 23th, A. D. [877. m court’
Estate of DAVlD B. MOREHOUSE. an insol-
yent debtor of Norwalk, in said district, nssioued
in trust for the benefit of his creditors. a
The Trustee of said estate pravs the appoint-
mgnt of Commllfisiogers thereon. ‘
_EDERED— ‘ at ‘ommlssioncrs to renal :-
amine and decide upon the claims of the crgdi'tgls
of said Estate be appomted at the Probate Office
in horwalk in said District on the Hill dav of
January, 1878, at 9 o’clock, lorenoon; of“ which
all persons in interest will take notice, and ap-
pear, if they see cause, and be heard thereon, and
saidflrnstcc Will give public notice thereof by
postm‘g a. copy of‘ this order on the public sign-post
ill sat _1\_orwalk, nearest to the place where said
estate is in settlement and by publishing the same,
aggllirsdh'gdgilioi‘dg‘ll' lanes newspaper printed and
tr e ount at 1
Before said 14th day of J anildry. “St twelve days
GEORGE A. DAVENPORT, Judge.
All persons indebted to said estate are re as t-
;éllto settle promptly with H. II. BARBOIqIR,‘5
can obtain TYPE
Trustee,
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We trusted some “good old souls” 2, 3, 4, and 5 years ago, and
“For Uncle Sam is rich enough to give us all a farm.”
A- H. HOYT & ‘00:,
NORWALK, CONN.
CONTENTED now, as they were the
‘ J. F. BUSCO.
Norwalk Chronicler