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Ncrw’alls Gazette.
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Tuesday, January 14th, 1379.
Fair-field County. Items. ,
WILTON. _
The present ' fine sleighing affords every-
body a chance to take his girl out riding, but
this privilege is denied to the newspaper fra-
ternity owing to a paucity of dimes.
The Zion’s Hill people expect to entertain
the public next month with a concert.
Would ye local beheld up to ridicule iflie
Should oeservc that the railroad house land a
new set of front doors?
‘ WESTPOBT.
The flincral of Mrs. Angeline Jelliff, reliet
of the late Gould J eiliffé, who died Thursday
in her 76th year, took place from her late
residence in Poplar Plains, Saturday after-
noon. lev. A. N. Lewis, of Memorial
church, officiated. There was alargc attend-
ance of friends. The ceremonial was sug.
gestive of. many sad thoughts. The deceased
met her death from the effects of a cancer
from which she had been suffering many
ye us. She had been cared for by a daughter,
Mrs. George Platt, herself a victim to a disor-
der similar to that affecting herself, and upon
whom she had hoped to lean for solace durirg
hcr closing hours. But a few days since that
daughter was summoned hence, and now the"
mother departs. Theirs was truly a house of
Mr. $.13 Middlebrook had the. inisforlunc’fi mourning Stud those who came to assist in
to break his leg one day last week. He was
in tlic‘woods at work when he slipped. in
some war and fell on the sled, the team start-
ed and tlnaggcd him some seventy feet, break-
ing his leg in some way. He succeedeil in
reaching a place where aid was obtained; and
was taken home. Mr. M. has the symphthy
of all in this'his last of a series of mist-for-
tunes. - - .
Wilton Division begins the year with .l'. ll.~
Sturgcs as W. P.; Miss Mary 0. Clark as: W.
A; and c. in. Betts,R. s. '
Surgcozis and undertakcrs should not be
mide disconsolatc by the intelligence that two
large “double rippers" are in active service
on Zion’s Hill.
A fellowship meeting will be held in the
Cangregational Church, on Thursday of” the'
present week. The Rev. Mr. Bradford will
preach in the morning, and the Rev. Mr. Ham-
ilton conduct the prayer and conference
meeting in the afternoon. A collation will
be served between the sessions. »
\rlA'F'O El.
unGEFmLD.
performing the last rites felt forcibly its truth.
The burial'took place in Christ church ceme-
tery. -
Mr. Judson Wright’s condition is unchang.
ed, except it be that lie is growing slowly
weaker caehday.
Supt. Downcs was vigilant and exerted his
best efforts to keep the street railroad track
clear, but Thursday’s snow complctly head-
ed him and his snow plow off. As a conse-
qucnce the public have been treated to sleigh
rides at ten cents a trip.
Ice will be dirt cheap next summer, if the
enterprise of numerous gatherers is any citcr-
ion by which to judge. Adams A: Cable
have secured 1,200 tons, and our old friend
Bette is well along with his supply.
Mr. D. Darrow, remarks tliatthis-license
agitation, and, in fact the agitation of the
temperance question. generally, is a good
thing, for the reason, as'lic thinks, that deal-
ers are more likely to supply their customers
with good liquor. ' , '
he rimm- Minstrels, of Norwaik, are to
give an entertainment at National Hall,
Thursday evening of this week. Glad to
Sleigliing was never better than it has been
for the past three days, and it has been ‘ivcll
in'proved. . ‘ -
The IVeck of Prayer was observed by the
Congregational church. Three meetings a
day were held during the week;
The meetings were contiuuet as usual in
the M. E. church.
Colds are very prevalent. L. C. Seymvour
has had to take his turn, and in consequence
was unable tO‘IllCCi. his singing class in North
Salem, or lead his choir on Sunday.
Mr. Dunning‘s singing class in St. Stev 3 net
church, Saturday, afternoons is well‘ patzro—
nized. , ‘
F. ii. Stalford expects to become a iii-.5 ni-
ber of the firm 'of' Seymour d: llarlifite,
April lst. . - _
Henry L. King left $20,000 to the city of
.Albauy, for a public fountain, insteadl of
“nearly a thousand" as printed last week, in
this correspondence. '
II. R. Scott-was in Hartford last chiizves-
day and Thursday. ‘Wc have not heard of
his receiving any appointment on the G hv-
enor’s , staff, although such an appoint-
ment could not have been more worthiiiy
bestowed. .
Mr. E. Canfieid and wife of Danbury,
spent Sunday'at A. N. Thomas’s.
P. C. Lounsbury was in town last week,
probably for the purpose of trying the spe-ed
of his horse before a cutter.
The expenses of this town last year, wtti‘c
over nine thousand dollars. ' ~ .
The new board of Selectmen have assu ai-
ed the duties of their office. . The change
makes it necessary for tramps to foot it to
an; at.—
Titicus to'gct an order for lodging._,~_-;,,i u , ., ,
Several good men are thinking strongly of
making llidgcficld their home. The lack '-of
good schools is the principal drawbacik.
The movement towards the establishment ;Of
a high school, is daily gaining strength. and
with proper direction, we think it can lie-
comc a fixed fact. The plan advocated is to
support such a school in addition to the dis—
trict schools at about the same expense as :at
present.
The walking mania. has reached this town.
Damn-N.
A petition to the Legislature, requesting
that honorable body to compel the railroad
company to place a flagman at the Daritln
crossing is receiving numerous ‘signature‘s.
WEST srna'rrono.
Snow and ice and plenty of each at present.
We have excellent; sleighing. and everyone
who can afford the luxury of sleigh riding
has been or is enjoyingit. Livery men are
rubbing their hands in highglee at the rich
harvest that the snow is bringing to them.
In Bridgeport, on Saturday last, January 11. ,
one firm sold about seventy-five sleigh r.
Looks like hard times, don't it? And on the
evening of the same day one could hear
from all directions the shouts of the young
folks enjoying that happy pastime of Coasting
—or, to speak ‘more plainly, “sliding down
hill.” As the many voices of.the children
were borne on the crisp winter air to our
cars, they reminded us of the time when we
too, were children, and engaged in the same
sports. It seemed to us then, as we looked
into the future, that manhood and woman-
hood were a long way off. But now, that we
have reached the age of maturity, if we take
a glance backward it seems but yesterday that
we were children—mud many of us would be
glad if we were again in the morning of life.
A Literary Society has been formed in Old
Stratford and is meeting with great successi.
West Stratford, not to be out done by the
parent town, is forming a'debating club, an ii
the first mectingis to be held on Tuesday
evening,J an. 14th. ‘Every winter since 1873-
4, with the exception of last winter, we liav e
hadadchating society; and, as a general
rule, it was very beneficial to those taking
part in it, and your correspondent thinks that
no community can overestimate the good
effect of such societies upon it. Our Lyceunn
has furnished two representatives to, the
State legislature, Mr. E.-Bcers Peek in 1870,
and Mr. Daniel C. Wood in 1877, both men
of recognized merit and ability. It has also
furnished a warden, Mr. ll. G. B. Cuzncr;
and two registrars, as well as a number c:f
smaller officers. , . ‘ . .
The Farmer spoke, laSt week, of the fine:
oysters that-Mr. Wheeler Hawiey, of thin
place, had been shipping to Europe, and in.-
timatcd that they—the oysters—would be
hard to beat. They were veryniec, but they
can be beat. Guess the ‘Ezrmer don’t know
much about Norwalk oysters, and the writer
of this has no hesitation in saying that Nor-—
walk oysters can’t be mt by Stratford. w.
‘ GBEENWICH.
Mortimer A. Warren is the new principal.
hear it, as the entertainment will undoubted-
ly be a good one. ‘ ‘
Surveyor Georgc'Il. Nash, having lowered
the grade of church hill, the boys say the
sliding on that hill isn’t worth a cent.
The names of John W. Hurlbutt, W. 'J_.
Finch, Jessie Bradley, A. Bulkiey, G. J. Un-
_ derwood, W. WOod, N. 'W. Bradley, E. Burr,
W'. Burr 'Wriglit, Daniel Andrews, S. Sher—
wood, H. B. Sherwood, S. Gorham', James
Fillow, F. I‘Vliitehcad, W‘. R. Macready,
Moses Sherwood, Miller Ketchum. S. G.
Taylor, H. P. Burr,'C. II. Kempcr, E. P.
Smith, \V. II. Marvin, W. E Dikeman, H.
G. Birge, D. B. Bradley. Eliphalet Gray, and
Austin Jennings have been chosen by the
civil authorities as jurors for the ensuing
year.
The 45011 anniversary of the 'Saugatuck
Congregational Society occur-indSandaynnd
was made an occasion of many pleasant and
instructive exercises. The various reports
submitted showed the society to be in a pros-
pcrous condition. -
It is still Christ-mastide in .“Shercrow”
school house, and those who wish to see a
school apartment tastefully dressed with
evergreens should not neglect to drop in.
Mrs. William H. Marvin is visiting in New
York.
Mr. Patrick Murphy is spoken of by all
those who know him as the best conductor to
wox k for on the New Haven road. j
Last week was bad for the eel family. On
a single day not lessthan 30 spears were in
Operation on the ice of the Saugatuck river.
‘ ' “PAUL.”
NEW CANAAN.
For 1878 —marriages 12; births 40; deaths
0.).
Thus. Raymond has been appointed Town
Treasurer rice A. S. Darin, resigned. ' '
n...__._.,.
“Sport" Campana passed New Years’
Day in Waterbury with his dogs, money and
wife.
G
- A “sacred ball” was announced for a Sun-
day evening bya French benevolent scciety
in West Hoboken.
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‘William L. Palmer, of Stonington, who
shot Officer Furniss in New York, has'been
pronounced insane. ‘
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Dr. William Johnson, of Ansonia, in-
jected atropia, instead of morphine into his
arm by mistake recently, and nearly killed
himself. _. '
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John McGee, a wealthy resident of Pauld-
ing, N. York, who has run away from his
wifeand friends, tried to sell a pair of hor-
ses in Bridgeport the other day.
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Edward B James, of New Haven, has
sued for a divorce from his second wife,
married in 1874 at the age of 14, and it
is said has already selected her successor.
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Now that they have got through import-
ing misletoe in New York for holiday pur-
poses, it has been discovered that the plant
grows abundantly in New Jersey.
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{Theodore Thomas treated Cincinnati Christ-
mas night to the “Messiah” with a chorus of
six hundred voices and an ‘Orchcstra of one
hundred pieces. It was biting cold, but
5,000 people went to listen and rejoice.
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Acompany which proposes to construct a
pipe line from the Bradford (93.) oil regions
to Williamsport, ,Pa., has been organized,
and all the stock has been subscribed. The
line will be able to transport 15,000 barrels
a day.
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Anumber of‘giris employed in the Bir-
mingham factory, were made very ill by
eating “motto lozenges.” A physician pro-
nounced it a case of arsenical poisoning.
sample of the candy is to be chemipally an.
alyzed.
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You don’t see the rumseliers wearing boots'
that admit the snow and cold at the toes. It
is their victims, who spend several dimes a
day that is guilty of that folly.
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Free Kirk Minister (to his eider)—-“John, I
next I propose paying pastoral visits in the
High and North streets, in which I also hope
to embrace all the servautgirls of the con-
gregation in that district 1’? -His wife,(wliom
he‘d lately married from the South)—“You
shall do nothing of the kind, sir. ‘Let me see
you dare to l”—szeh. ' .
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A writer in the Boston Adoerttser who
seems to think very well of the Mei-mono
aside from their Polygamy, thinks that that
course can be removed without legislation
sooner than prostitution, with all the engines
of the law bearing upon it, can bc‘anuihilated
in Boston or New York. He says: “Har—
per’s Bazar-is the best missionary that ever
entered Utah. Its pictures of bonnets and
dresses, and the real bonnets and dresses
The Court of Errors rendered a decision a
few days ago in the case known as Col."l‘. A. l
Mead’s appeal from Probate. ’l‘iic deicsion
was in the Colonel’s favor.-
BRIDGEI’OBT.
The County jail has 61 inmates—only 6
females. .
Iiowe’s factory is running eight hours per
day.
_ The town has received over $14,000 for
liquor licenscssincctNov. lst. .
Miss Emma L. Botsford has returned from
Europe, after an absence of 14 months. ‘
DANBURYE
T. IV. Iligginsou lectured last Friday night;
in the Lyceum Course.
Revival meetings will be held at the Uni-
versalist church every evening this week.
Ministers from abroad.
Danbtiry selected one colored man
juror. _
There are 37 boarders at present in the
county’s hotel at Danbury. ‘ '
Rev. Mr. Hodge was presented with a gold
watch on Christmas, and on Resumption day
received a $30 gold piece for marrying a
couple.
Don’t read the Dnnbury News.
the editOrs has the mumps.
Danbury;l fondly anticipates the completion
of the N. r. d; New England railroad to the
Hudson river, during 1879.
{ISO
One of
STAMFORD.
Mrs. Scott Siddons gave Readings last
Saturday night. ' ' > _ .
More births than usual, in Stamford, iii
The ofi‘ce of St. John, Hoyt & 00., was
entered by thieves Sunday night week.
TOBY COQDlejely ruined two large safes, but
after getting in only secured. $830,
worn by Gentile ladies are‘jaccomplishing the ,
gocd work.- ‘Hard times,’ too, come up to
their aid. These articles of finery the
women will have. The men have not money
to pay for them by wholesale. Consequently
one man cannot afford to support the extrav-
agance of more than one wife. ,This is the.
true solution of the problem of polygamy."
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It took five thousand yards of carpet to
cover the floors of the new capital at Hart-
ford.
There is one advantage in marrying a. we-
man who hasn’t a mind of her own; she can’t
forever be giving you a piece of it. ‘
If “every man is the architect of his own
fortune," the most of them had better aban--
don architecture and go tosawing wood.
Aunt Dorothy wantsgto know if billiard
matches are any better for home use than the
old—fashioned ones—Lynn Reporter.
Tea contains tannic acid, which combines
with milk and forms leather—and now we
know what makes old maids so tough.—
Puck.
The Boston Herald thinks that, if Grant
keeps on in this way, we shall have him on
the stamp in 1880 making three hours
speeches. ‘
After all the slauders. perpetrated against
the oyster, that interesting bivalve has
always stewed by the church and liquidated
the inevitable “debt.”
. I don’t rekoiect doing, ennnythiog that I
waz just. a little ashamed ov but what some-
body remembered it, and Was sure once in a
while to put me in 'mind ov it.
Up to May, 1878, the deaths of members of
the Odd Fellows’ Mutual Aid association
numbered sixty-eight. Since then twenty—
five have died. The assessments for nine
were paid out of the surplus fund.
should like you to intimate that on Monday, -
J udgo William II. Hoyt-
This venerable man departed this lift! at
Canarsie, on Friday, Dec. 27th, aged- 83
years, lackingonly two days. JudgeHoyt
was a native pf Fairfield County, Connecti—
cut, and belonged to the race of nobleman
of which their descendants may well be
proud. For many years past he has reSided
in Kings County, having for along period
served aanstice of the Peace and sitting
as Associate Justice of the Court Of Sessions
for eight years, whence be derived the title
which has clung to him for some years.
His contraction with the Methodist Church
afforded opportunity for the recognition of
his talent as a religious instructor and for
quite along time he has sustained the rela-
tion of a local preacher in that denomina-
tion, and during the existence to the Meth-
odist Church in East New York has been
identified with the same, serving acceptably
in this and in other official-relations. During
a. portion of» the time that he has acted as a
local preacher, he has had a:pastoral charge,
serving the Church at' Flutlands in that
cipacity. His church relation ha somewhat
altered betweeen the two branches of Meth-
odism represented respectively at Canarsie
and East New York, so that he has virtu-
allyscemed to belong to both, although his
name has been with the latter for some
time past... Judge Hoyt has beenafllictcd
with softening of the brain, thus causing
his friends much anxiety on account of his
propensity to stray away from home, some—
times imperiling his life thereby, but never
being gchn to violence toward others dur-
ing his period of mental hallucination. His
‘ funeral was attended on Monday last from
his former home in Canarsie, the religious
exercises being conducted at the Carnarsie
Methodist Church. Rev. II. S. Hull deliv-
cred the sermon which was followed by
remarks from Rev. C. W. Powell. , The
large number in attendance indicated the
hold that he and liis’cliildrcu had upon
the hearts ,of their neighbors. Thus pass
away one by one those of. our acquaintan cc
who were born in the last century.
The above named gentleman will be re-
membered by old l‘t sidents of Norwalk as he
was born and brought up in Silver Mine at
the old, Hoyt ancestral home.
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times, preached 186 sermons, delivered 96
addresses, administered the holy communion
34 times, confirmed 1,408 persons, ordained 9
deacons and 5 priests, baptised 27 infants
and 9 adults, consecrated 1 church, solemn-
.ized 6 marriages, attended 8 burials, deposed
2 presbyters, assisted at the consecration of
1 bishop, and traveled altogether 9,548 miles.
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Geo. P. llowcli d3 Co’s American Newspa—
per Directory, for January, 1879, has made
its appearance. The total number of "periodi-
cal publications'in the United States is 8,703
against 8,340 one year ago. There are 13
more daily and 307 more weekly newspapers
than were reported in the edition for'Janu-
my, 1878. The total increase in the United
States of all sorts is 303. The Centennial
year, 1876, has been the only one within the
period covered by the eleven annual issues of
the Directory iiuvliicii the number of pub-
lications has not increased.
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Patents and Trademarks.
A complete list of Patents and Trademarks
granted to the citizens of Connecticut, Dec 3d,
1878, reported for e Norwalk GAZETTE. by Ed-
win ll. Brown of i o 7 Warren Street, New Yor-
City Counsellor in Patent and Trademark causes
and Solicitor of Patents and of Registration or
Trademarks.
'PATENTS.
A. C. Arnold, Norwalk, No. 210.485, DJOl-E
hanger. ‘
J.'G. English, New VIIaVCll, Assignor of
onc-haif interest to E. F. Mcrsick same place.
No. 210,510, Top joint for carriages. '
T. S. Smith, Fair Haven, No. 210,438,
Bottle stopper fastening. _
J. D. Walker deceased, Stamford, S. Rob-
erts administrator d5 Assignor to J. F. Mat-
thews sainc place, No. 210,528, Fire kindler.
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In Desperate Straits.
[From a private lettcrwrz’tlcnby Horace Greeley
in 1834.]
~ I now despair of getting West next~spring,
though 1 would go if I possibly could this
fall. ‘I have offered my share of the New
Yorker with my debt against it of $2,000,
in all $4 500, for nothing to any one who
would give me $5 for my printing office
and relieve me from the 'debts. Not a
nibble. I must square the yards for another
struggle. So good night, and try to write
us when the‘ first number of our new
(quarto) volume comes' out, (if notsooner.)
Yours, HORACE GREELEY.
Miran—I paid off everybody to-night', and
had $10 left, and have $350 to raise Monday
Borrowing places all sucked dry. lsliall
raise it, however. -
How many :1 poor creditor wight will be
able to enter into full sympathy with Mr.
Greeley’s stress, at this “settling 'season.”
‘But will all possess that sterling grit evinc-
ed in the last line of his postscript and
which was the sequel of alibi. after suc-
cess.
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Our Jack, who has been studying this
thing out, has-concluded that it is no wonder
the early settlers of New Englandwcrc
always so ready to punish their children,
seeing. they were pure rattan (Puritan)
fathers.
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An insect is dcstroymg. the hickory trees
in Druid Park, Baltimore. It kills about
150 trccsayear, and, the American says
will soon destroy'all of they].
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’ A Bad Tenant of a Stomach
Mr. Randall, of Onondaga Hill, who swal-
lowed his false set of teeth six weeks ago.
was in this city yesterday. He still complains
of gieit distresg at times in his-stomach, and
says he has lost s'omc fifteen or twenty
ters from people who have been similarly
troubledfinnouncing remedies and operations
applied and performed on them, but he has
not availed himself of any' of them. He
prefers to wait awhile before adopting hny
measures to relieve himself. There have becn
instances where operations on theistomach of
-such cases have been made, and that the'pa-
ticnt has; recovered and‘had good licalth.—'
Syracuse Courier, Dec. 3lst.
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A Max WHO CAN RUN a Newsrarsn.—-
He stands in a saloon with his back to the
stove and tells how to runanewspapcr;
how he would be independent as a hog on
ice, and call things by their right names;
how he would expose corruption 'in high
places; how he would ‘write good, sound,
common sense, and none of your frivolous,
try-to-bc-funny stuff. iTheu he, criticises
other people’s methods of conducting ’news—
papers, and just wishes somebody would
give him ii chance to show his joarnalistic
ability. The way to cure one of these chaps
is to get him to agree to write a sensible
article every day for a. week. Before the
week is out he is sure to be pumped dry,
and will gap worse for an idea than achicken
does with the pip—Boston Investigator.
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Debts of Chicago Churches.
The combined debts of the churches of
various denominations in Chicago are estimat-
ed to be as follows: Presbyterian. $275,000:
Congregationalists, $222,000; Methodist,
$210,000; Baptist, $300,000; Episcopal,
$180,000 ; Lutheran, $115,000; Unitarian,
$80,000; Universalist, $50,000; Miscellane-
ous, $100,000; total, $1,380,000. A corres-
pondent of the Golden Rule says: The bulk
of this‘ debt may be fairly set down. as the
product of an almost unpardonable pride of
finer frescoes than one’s neighbors.
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TESTIMONY To THE Fpon CURE
SYSTEM.
As practiced by Dr. Blanchard, is coming‘
from many of the most eminent of the med-
ical profession, as well as the numerous in-
valids thathave been benefited by the con-
centrated liquid foods that are the speciatlies
of the Blanchard Food Cure Company, 27
Union Square, New York. Dr. Egbert
Gurnsey, one of the most eminent‘physicians
of the city, says that from the practical tests
be has given the Blanchard Food he believes
they wrll prove of great value to the invalid
and should be endorsed by the whole medi.
cal professwn.
There is no doubt that Dr. Blanchard’s re;
search and practical demonstration of the on-
rative effects of food elements is destined to
work a great change-in the medical practice
and be the means of restoring health and hap-
piness to many invalids now vainly seeking
health through‘the drug system. Many cas-
es are reported of wonderful benefits derived.
—N. Y. School Journal. ‘ '
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,Bessie Turner played in “A Celebrated
Case” at the Indianapolis 0 era house Christ
mas eve., and Theodore Ti ton occupied one
of the boxes. ‘ -
In 1878 Bishop Williams officiated. 254.
pounds of flesh. fie has received many let- -
worship within higher walls and beneath‘
. The Town Farm.
On Wednesday morning. last, the new
Board of'Selcetrncn made their first visit to
the Town 'Farm, and thcif first inspection of
the Aims llou'se. Selectman Selieck was
the f‘vetermi” of the Board, having had long
experience looking after town matters, while
Capt. Sammis and Mr. Burr were to get their
first insight into this branch of public busi-
ness. Mr; Selieck takes a special pride in
the, Aims House, and being desirous of hav-
ing the Borough and City authorities cx-
amine the conduct of the institution, he took
this occasion to invite the Warden and
several Burgesscs, and the Mayor and two or
three councilincn to necompany the party.
The City folks failed to put in an appearance,
but Warden Morison and Burgess Cousins
kindly accepted, and the party 'finally con-
sisted of the three Selectmen, the two
Borough oflicials, Sheriff Adams, Constable
Raymond, and the writer. It was an infor-
mal affair and not designed as an oilieial
junketing at town expense. Capt. Sammis
and Warden Morison furnished transporta-
tion for the entire party, so there was no
carriage bills or “incidentals,"_for the town
to pay. _ -
Going by the \Vestport road, the first sight
of the Aims House is quite imposing, and
probably strangers would mistake it for_ a
sammerliotcl. It is on high ground, four
stories high, including mansard roof, with
plenty .bt‘ windows,‘and does not bear the
least resemblance, outwardly, to the tradi-
tional poor house. The grounds have been
cleared of stone, and last full one hundred
apple trees were set out around the buildings.
The new stonc'fence, which the sclectmcn
had commenced last season, is a fine piece of
work, and adds much to the appearance of
the farm. The loam was dug out about
four feet deep, until gravel was reached,
cobbles were 'put in and a firm and lasting
foundation secured, 'whcn a ~wide, substan-
tial fénce was laid. It is more than half
completed, and Selectman Selieck thinks
the Work was done at great advantage to the
town, and that it will be to the interest of
the town to complete it. 'At the time the
fence was building the roads leading to the
farm were also graded and greatly improved,
the work‘ being done at low pay by poor men
whom the town would otherwise have been
compelled to assist. .
Arriving at the House the party was re-
ceived by the Keeper, Mr. Henry W. Ray-
mond, who performed the duties of host in a
very agreeable mannner.
We can speak of the House only as we
saw it on this occasion, and as it was a. cold
day, we saw it at a great disadvantage.
Close to, it does not show to quite as good
advantage as at a distance, for it needsa
fresh coat of paint outside. Inside, the build?
ing seems well arranged, and there is a great
abundance of room. The ceilings are high,
the apartments are spacious, and no end of
ventilation can be secured by means of the
numerous windows. The keeper‘s family
live in the building, and evidently have all
the room they desire. There are about
thii'ty-three'paupers in the House at present,
rather more than the average. About half
of these make it their permanent home ; the
other half take care of themselves in summer.
0f the permanent inmates, most of them' are
aged and decrepid, cripples, or a little of? in
their minds. One room with three or four
beds was devoted to superannuated old men,
who cannot care for themselves. Another
large room, with several beds, is where they
put transients. One corner room has a stove
and here the inmates gather together and
tell stories, discuss the affairs of the nation,
and amuse themselves as best they may. In
the top story one old lady has all to herself a
spacious room with five windows, from
which the views are remarkably fine. She
has taken a fancy to_ a young child, and
tenderly cares for it as if it were her own.
Other females have commodious rooms,
appeared well taken cerc of, and were evi-
dently satisfied. In the kitchen was a fine
Barry d: Lane range, made here in Norwalk,
and probably no Hotel in town has its super-
ior. Two women were cooking dinner for.
the inmates—all the work of. the House
Seems to be performed by the inmates there
being no help hired. ' The women were
generally busy,—thc men seem to find but
little to do in cold weather except to cut
wood and shell corn. The men and women
have separate .dining rooms. We were
shown the flour, and bread made from it,
pork and beef raised on the farm—and this
the keeper exhibited commendable pride in
showing—the piles of codfish' for Fridays,
85c. Everything seemed to be out of the
regular stock of our grocery stores, and it
fairly cooked must be better living than the
average obtained by ontsidc poor.
There are two large cells fitted up for
insane or unmanageable patients, where they
can be kept in strict confinement.
While the toWn has been lavish in provid-
ing a fine house, abundantly large enough
to accommodate five times the number of its
average inmates, there has been no cxtrava— .
gance in‘tiie way of furnishing. The bed-
steads are old and rickctty, the bed clothing
generally old and mean, butprobably enough
for warmth and comfort. , As few of the. in-
mates take decent care of themselves, how:
ever, or their surroundings, perhaps it
would do little good to furnish much ubettefi
We think, however, that the. selectnien
would be justified in furnishing iron bed—_
steeds throughout.
After the inspection of thehouse the party
wereinvitedint'othe keeper’s apartments and.
served with what Selectman Selieck termed
“a plain farmer’s dinner. He took care. to
impress upon the company the fact .that
everything on the table was rained on the
farm, even to the remarkably fine celery, 0.
small quantity of which the keeper raised for
his own use. The Selectmen only had been
expected, but the matron had evidently mis:
judged the capacity of the Board for at the
end of the repast there was 8011 left a bount-
iful supply,of provisions. Mr. Selieck was
in his element, and enjq’cd the dinner huge-
ly. Chicken or roast beef, celery, turnips,
potatoes, were all the same to him and equal-
ly delightful as long as they "were raised on
the farm.” He declared this “Poor House
dinner" the best he had had in a year,aud we
doubt. if he ever enjoyed a dinner more. If
“the proof of the pudding is in the eating;
Mrs. Raymond did not need the vote of
thanks passed to convince‘her that her, excel-
lent’dinncr was fully appreciated by the en-
tire company. . - _
After dinner, more inspection. The laund-
ry ocdupies the ground floor of the old Pest
House, which has been moved to the rear of
the main building.
Up-stairs the floors were covered .with corn
of which 450 bushels, in the car, were raised
last year, besides 350 bushels of potatoes, and
200 bushels of turnips. The men shell the
corn as it is needed during the winter. The
new Pest House is down in the fields, by it—
self, but happily is not now occupied. The
barn is an old affair, unsightly and of no ac-
count. A new barn would be a desirable
addition to the town property. ‘ .
Selectman Selieck called attention to the
old Town Farm near by. T lic revenue is
derived from the buildings. He thinksthc
place could be utilized to advantage by bring-
‘ing back the children now supported by the.
town at Fitch's home, and' establishing a.
School for them here, where they would be
by themselves, and entirely f rec from the
contaminatinginfluences of the Aims House.
He seems to think-that a matron and a teach-
er could be hired, and such an" institution
conducted, in connection with the farm, at
compartively small cost.
Keeper Raymond and wife seem to be the
right people in the right place. We judge
them to be' good managers, desirous of serv—
ing the town faithfully, and kind but firm in
their treatment of the inmates.- The Select-
men seem to be careful in their management
of the institution, willing to provide all the
necessaries to make the inmates comfortable,
but yet striving to make the cost to the town
as light as-possible. ‘Certaiuly‘they cannot be
charged with c_xtravagancc,- and would not‘
be, by reasonable people, if they indulged
occasronally in needed expenditures for re-
pairs, furnishing, etc. -
. . The: ILANCHA RD E :
Blood and Nerve. Food
centratea LIQUID Food prepared directly from the
-W'IIEAT KERNEL,_
without Fermentation, ,fllld retaining all of its
BLOOD, NERVE AND .BRAIN
» restoring elm-tents in a natural. State of vitnlization'.
narrows DBBILITY,
Which undc‘rlies all forms 01 Chronic Disease, is speedily overcome by the use of this Food!
Is a, .Puro Con
“For the year past 1 nova constantly prescribed The Blanchard Blood and Nerve F000
to my patients or all {0:09. from eighteen months to eighty-three years. in every case the result has
00,6“ exactly that CHUNG“ by you. It is by far the most valuable and reliable tonic I have ever met
With v ED‘A’ARD SUTTON SMITH. M. 1).,
F A c 0 firs—22“..
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FQOD_is made a curativcagentby concentration and artificial digestion. and it is so Simple in its
application the [he Advice on Physicians is not required.
rlhousumls of recovericsfrom chronic diseases are reported, where the best medical skill has failed.
Many of the best physicians throughout the country are lustinrdlng Drugs and using the
Blanch‘ard‘Blood 51nd Nerve Food with the most gratifying results, permanently relieving all
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Female Sex find in the use of this Food sure and speedy reiicll‘.
\
.- . New YORK, November 26 1877.
0 DR. V. is .Il‘r..\xcll.\itn :~—During the past year I have prescribed your various preparations o’f Food
ure, and'fec .liappy to say they have met my mast sanguine expectations, giving to patients long en-
fecbled by blood poison, chronic disease. or overdrug dosing the needed nutrition and nerveforce.
~ . . l'uorr. CLEMENCE S. LOZER, M. D..
Dean of 110m. Med. College and Hospital for Women. New York City.
Hundreds of cases of Bright’s Disease of the Kidneys have been reported cured. For Neural-
glc and Rllcnnlauc Diseases it is aiinosta specific. Ph sical and Mental chility from the use
gbfzilSi-‘drlnglyo plum and Tobacco or from any unnainab 1: cause, find in this Food a natural and
l . , ‘
FOR T111? INTELECTUAL WORKER
The BLANCHARD -
Ricochas‘ssl Nerve Food
affords a certain and natural means of ‘supplying the waste of the brain resultin from in or 11 '
enXble him t? (119 b33001." andlmorg work tihan cw: before, without danger of menta‘lgstrain. b t at mu
' s a rcmei y or ie 055 of ) ct to an want ' ' ' '
this Food has no rival. '1 13. ot Vigor , physical and mental, in children
$15.00pcr Bottle, 01' 6 for $5.00. -
SOL-D by all DRUGG—ISTS,
OR SENT BY EXPRESS 0N RECEIPT OF PRICE.
I ANDovu'u TIIEOLOGICAL SEMINAR-1’. Andover. Mass... March 29, 1878.
Your Life Food is an excellent thing. I have no hesitation after a thorouvl ri " ' -.
ing it in cases ol‘hronic dyspepsia, and nervous proguuuom a l t al 01 "5, m recommend
REV. D12. AUSTIN PHELPS.
THE BLANCHARB F00!) CURE SYSTEIVI now receivin" such no ”ular a. l rcc'ation is
clearly set forth in a 64 page pamphl’et which will be sent to any address: on rccéigjt of 25 30,5. lAddress
THE BLANOHARI FOOO OURE COMPANY,
27 Union Square, New York.
, Offer their entire stock of
0A is
Fer. the remainder 0f the Season, at. a
" Reduction of A
0 Per tent, for flash,
' ream mainframes.
Head-quarters for
if Iii ii in Draw . V.
SELAUNEREE. “IRIS. I
All Complete, at 400;, 500,750., and $1
Horse Blankets and Help Robes.-
WE BUY 0U RE. A TS BY THE CASE
Which enables us to cmdcrscll. I '
I’m-tricolor attention paid to Boy/3’ and
sits altos,"
" 43 MAIN STREET, NOR WALK,
INS URANCE BUILDING, ‘ SO.— NOR WALK.
_' Dr. '8. w. FISKE.
01' Norwich, Conan, the Celebrated
CLAEEBVOYANT PHYSICIAN,
Money Wanted.
£53,000 or 3 5,000 for it high amnle seem-2'31
(11 Will be given. Apply at this officer 111)
~ AND .
MAGNETIC HEALER 01'28 YEARS PRACTICE
iackBros
s. K. 000-1:me AND sari/ED SHIN--
GLE. There are no better made. These
Shingle are bought and will be sold under a
guarantee as to quality, and cheap for cash,
' The BEST Goods-and the low
Regular &_‘Glmes,
Danae-Imus.
Main Street, - Nor-walk, Conn.
A New and Large Stock of
Fancy Snaps,'Peiluneiy, Toilet
Articles. Fine Cutlery, and
Pocket Books.
Humphrey’s Homeopathic Specifics.
ATTENTION, CARPENTERS! ’
I have what I believe to be the largest single
stock or SPRUCE TIMBER this side or New
.
Mills, has never been rafted, and is conse-
quently clean, bright, free from grit and
straight. In' size it rangesfrom 233 to 6x10
and 8x8, and up to forty odd feet in length;
For sale at reasonable prices. 3
E. J. lI‘ILL.
1'- 1: E
seven NORWALK
FURNITURE STORE
Is now offering
W]
Very Low Prices.
lowest Ever Known in this-Vicinity.
'BEST WORKOIANSHIP,
BEST STYLES,
BEST TERDIS.
D. STOW,‘ '
Lane’s Block, opposite. the Depot,
South Norwnlk.
PETER L.‘ GUIGUE,
FLORIST,
Union Ave., North of Homalk Cemetery,
Dealer-in
Plant- a: Out Ploworp
at all Seasons, Flowers for Funerals and Parties
tastefully arranged to. order at lowest prices.
All orders left at Prowrtt’s Drug Store will be
promptly attended to at short notice. 3mm
Sleighs for Sale.
ONE Two-Horse stylish Sleigh .
One double Stylish Sleigh.
Two Single Sleighs.
Three Two-Hone lumber We as, for sale chenp.
Enquire of S. . OLMSTEA D.
N orwalk. Dec. 21, 1878. 3t5‘.’
ATTENTION ' FARMERS 2 ,
I have One Hundred Thousand genuine
m. a". HILL.
GO TO THE
NORWALK' '
SHOE sronr.
FOR YOUR
Boats ll Shoes ,icaoss—
LOWEST Prices.
Prescriptions carefully prepared
York. It is manufactured at Bangor Steam ’ '
Also, BUSINESS and TEST MEDIUM,
Will visit Norwulk,Ct.,two days in ev y month
at the Norwalk Hotel. \vhcrelie can b onsulred
Wednesday, J anuarv 20th, and Thursday the
30th. until 12 o’clock, noon. " '
Olllce hours from 9 a. m. to 9 p. m.
_All who need any counsel or treatment are in-
vitcdtq call. 'lhe Doctor has visited New lla-
vcn, Bridgeport and- Norwalk, regularly’ every
month for over two years, and has always met
with remarkable success and liberal pat‘ronanc
and has gained the cstccm of the nianv llallclll’té
wlfiomlhekhas trfigted and cuisnl. '
r. "is 0 con ( cntia un crtukes tli -. ~-
all curable diseases. y ' c “u of
His extraordinary success and wonderful llcal-
ing Powers astongsh the most skillful physicians.
The Dr. has rcsuledin Norwich and adjoinin'r
cities for the past twenty-eight years, and mail
the thousands of wonderful cures he has perform-
ed , he teclsjustiiicd in offering his services to the
anticted. as‘the great Healer and Physician, with
mild amt healing remedies, are his 'mugnctic
passes for restoring bower-and health to the or-
ilictcd. _ .
Dr. Fiskc treats alldiscases tliatllesh and 1,100.1
is heir to, in the treatment of which he cannot be
excelled, as he has asccret connected “1mm,
source.
Dr. Fiskc’s development as a clairvoyant, is
acknowledged by the thousands that have visited
him in this country,to be of a very high order. His
practice is mostly diseases 91‘ a. chronic nature,
many 01 which have been given up as incurable.
llis treatnicntis peculiar to himself, although
there have been men in all ages who have had the
same power. Some call it the G ift 01' Healing.
yet few have possessed it to such an extent ovci'
nearly all diseases and persons. ,
Many eminent physicians of other practice, not
only acknowledge but receive this treatment for
themselves and families. _ ~ ‘
The doctor can also read Your pastmresent and
future destiny,an(l is one 01 the most astonishing
scars of the present age for his truthfulness in
reading the most important events in one’s life.
Sittings for busmess affairs or examination of the
sick 51. Communications by letter upon business
or health must contain 82, age. sex, a lock Omar:
and stamp. Address Lock Box, 1253, Norwich,‘
Conn. »
MACHINISTS raisins“
M . .
GAZETTR’OFHO‘
. _ , \lluillfll virtues and
natural curative powers. In connection with his ‘
profession which can be deiived from no other .
Another Gold Medal,
PARIS, [878.
SWL
In wail known_as n. Remedy fonScx-ofnln Connum
gig“. Chronic Rheumatism. Bone’nml Joli]:
,Jiseuscs, and emucintion resulting therefrom.
MOLLER’S "°"' COD-lIVER OIL
WEOIAN
1.; superior to any in delicacy of taste and smell, me-
. . )urit r. Dr. L. A. Sayre, Dr. J.
Marion Sims, and 0 her h medical authorities of
New York, have repeatedly asserted its superior merits.
Dr. Abbotts Smith, of the North London Consumption
Hospital. and other eminent London and European
whysiclnns, pronounce it the flux-est: and best. For sale
‘30 priiiggis s. \V. II. Sc lcfl'elln d: 00., New
rt, ll holesale Agents for the U. S. and Canada.
fialitlay Sleds
We invite the attention 01' our friends and the
public to examine pur stock.just rcceiv'edl‘rom
- the importers, of
Majolica, Bohemian, Pariai titan
W ARE.
They are the most exquisite! beautiful 0015
over brought to tiiistmarket.y0n hand ailing-e
s ock 01 ~
French, English (in American China,
ltockingham and C. C.Ware, Tin, Iron and Enam-
gl‘eilhzlegefi getinithg gnly, agents in this County
a in ‘ . ‘
have the paint, both 0 ' 01 Cleveland, 0. We
low to suit the times.
ground and in oil, Prices
[FEE-Nash w Bros.
Women’s Carpet Slippers, .25,
“ - Kid Slippers, .50 & .75
Boy’s Boots, . $1.09
' Men’s Brogans,’ $1.00
No Humbug !
Everything guaranteed as represented or
money refunded.-
Children’s Shoes and Slippers, .10
“ Split Boots, $1.75 a 2.00
“ Kip _“r D. S. and
Tap, _ $2.25 to 3.25
The Largest assertnient of
fine Goods in Town at Prices '
which cannot be Beat. 0
Remember the Place!
THE
Norvalli Shoe Store,
n.
No. 7 Main Street.
incens‘
WINTER
MEN’S OVERCOATS .
‘6
“. SUITS.........
CHILDREN’S SUITS
. “ OVER
‘6
SAMPLES,
FURNISHED PARTIES UNABLE
. militant.
’\ f\ ’\ A AAAAAIWUMWUVV\I‘\/sl K I .
ALL THE NEW STYLES,
in first class
Millilm-g/ Goods and Fancy Articles.
Can be found at
Misses St. John’s, '31 Main St.
Also, a fine stock of Ladies’ and Children’s Un-
derwear, Boys’ Waists; (to. Ladies are invited
to call and examine new goods. '34
FALL STYILITlS NOW OUT
Mrs. Wilmott ancett’s,
No. 4 James’ Block, Water Street;
I. idics will find all the Leading Styles in
, All the New Shades tn
Silks, Ribbons, Velvets, Pinshes,
Flowers and Feathers, and.all
Novelties.
- Tothe. Ladies!
HE underqigned haying had considerable ex-
eriepcc in shopping in New York is pre-
pare to give her personal attention to making
Burchasea for ladies at the usual messengerrates.
or that pur age she will go to the city every
Tuesday, an ottener if necessary. Buying for
Milliners‘and Dress Makers 11 specialty. Orders
can. be left at any time at Thorpe’s Confectionery.
Main Street, where she will be in personalatten-
dance on Monday alternoons.1rom 2 to 7.
‘1 MRS. E. L. ELY.
l5.
_WILL-IAM_,B. RIDER,
ENGINEER AND SURVEYDB.
' Personal attention given to all kind: of
Hydraulic Works. Engineering, Mill-
erghunz, Dock Work, Arc. Agent
for all kinds oanchlnen-y. '
Ordersleft at the GAZETTE Office, or by mail
will receive prompt attention. 53
THE IUMENSE SUCCESS '
W Hl TE
Sewing Ill/lachine
WONDERFUL.
- Beats all Competitors.
CALL AT
senator-ans
Jewelry Store,
. MAIN STREET, NORWALK,
And examine for yourselves. All parts being ad-
Justable, it Will wee; longer than any other ma-
chine made. . ,
1879.—PRICE REDUCED.—$l.50
'1'- NURSERY-
A III‘I'IIIJ lAIAlIIE POI YOIIOEO‘I’ IEAIIIO.
Suntan! Innus'nu'rnn. Send 10 cents [on
linen copy and Premium List. Subscribed
glow. JOHN L. SHORE
Y
36 Bloomfield Street. Boston, Lines.
lir'runrlon MASONS!
I have Five Hundred Thousand BANGOR
LATE piled in sheds, protecled from ice and
snow. Ton will save ‘enongh in time and
wastage to pay you for coming to
E. JD‘HILL,
VNORWALK, CONN. ,
CREEK
COAL!
sum... m
Open Grate,
Self Feeders, V
. Heaters, '
Ranges.
ENTIRELY FREE FROM sun
Raymond Bros
j South Norwalk.
_. a
PO _ .
“ ULSTERS.....‘..
“ SUITS . . . . . .....
“ - PANTALOONS
BOYS’ OVERCOATS . .
ULSTERS ......
....... ._ 4.00 to
COATS .
ULSTERS. . . ..
musician-a tion a la BARGAIN GOUNTERS
Fission ritual“ cinemas run SELF-MEASUREMENT
Straw and. Felt Hats,
,a
.r—‘O
CLOTHING
...... ,. $5.00 to $35.00
.. 8.00 to 25.00
.......10.00to 30.
2.50 to] 10.00
4.00 to " 18.00
3.50 to- 12.00
6.00 to 16.00
13.00
16.00
10.00
c o o o u o
. ......
- - u v .
.......
2.50 to
2.50 to
TO VISIT OUR SALESROOMS.
Goods forwarded by express. C.O.D., with the'privilege
of examination, and no charge for returning money.
ROGERS. PEI-3T. 82: 00.,
THE RENOWNED CLOTHIERS
For RELIABLE GOODS, ATTRACTIVE STYLES, and
POPULAR PRICES, '
487 BROADWAY (Cor. Broome so. new YORK.
'c . 409 a; 404 FULTON ST., BRO0KLYN.
'8' Our- Elegant Holiday Book given to all Patrons of the
Boys’ and Children’s Departments. . - '
Stimuli. ‘
”m- AA
:Dr. FITOE’S
Familrni Dublin] for Boys.
HE FALL TERM commences September
9"). Boys received fiom seven years n a
ward. For circulars, terms, &c., agply to t 8
Principal. DR. J. .kITCH.
YnintaliestChilliei’ilistimle,
Belden Juvenile,
Wi lie-open Wednesday, Sept. 1].
H1: Samoolt 01812893 are givided tinto {our De-
. pa men s,-- rimury, repara or , nterme-
(hate and Higher. Thoroughness in euych Depart-
ment is the aim of this Institution. Special atten-
tion given to younger pupilsby the Principal that
a good foundation may be land. For young ladies
a all four years course is arranged, at the end or
which it is designed to graduate them on an
equalit with the graduates of any college for
youno pages. The Languages. Music, Drawing.
and fainting taught by experienced teachers. A
hunted number of pupils would be received into
the family as boarders.wherc they would enjoy
all the comfort: of a refined home. For full par-
ticulars regarding the workings of the School,
app}; for circular to the Princl al .
as. E. M. CARTER, Box _3, Norwalkponn.
Jr J. . MN-
0. r. Leonard a son,
COAL, wooo,
Mason's’ Materials,
0 E M E N '1' P I P E
For. Drains,,8ewers, W ells, 350.,
At Lowest Cash Prices. H
Drains and'Wells Dag and Piped.
Also Sole Agent for
Patent Tinder Wood,
The Cheapest and Best Kindling out. Try it.
8' Branch Office at Spencer’s Jewelry Store.
11 Pl ll
Pill‘iijiiilmlfi
[arsenal
Linn
'Hemiied Hamil-enlists,
Liner Hemstiicliei Hailienliuls,
From 5 Cents to 20 Cents.‘
From 15‘ Cents to 50 Cents.
_-_‘.
Worsted Jackets,
Nubias. Ease/motors,
' .Tippets, Scarfs, (00.
Ladies’ Ties &: Bows.
3-Button Kid Glows
75 Cents.
Felt Shirts,
40 Cents to $3.50.
A LARGE a ATTRACTIVE
5c. Counter.
Another-‘70]; Lot of,
.‘ C C 'R S E T S
at half-price, at
l. Dianna & Sun’s.
Washington Street, .
South Norwalk, Conn.
~
THE nuns, was run
Is THE MOST
Economical Power Known!
, . arch—-
Driving Light Machinery.
It takes but little room. -
It never gets out of‘repair.'
it cannot blow up.
It requires no fuel.
It needs no ngineer.
Therein no delay; no firin ' r '
away :- no extra. insuraiid?tb$$£ffiling-life“
pairing necessary : no coal bills to i
pay. and it is always ready
for use
.It is invaluable for blowin (.‘liur >11 0 -
g‘uungng Printing-Presses,g Sewihg Mitll‘zaih‘e?
legrlllllll‘ alglthes,Sii‘rfolthaws. Grind Stones, Cot:
ausage ac ines F .
Mills, Elcvatorswtc. , ’ om Cutters, Corn
Fouhliors p (31' 'IE 40 pounds press ”“3 0f “'3
. 9.. 0W . I
ter. It IS 1101381929 1103‘ [53"] ‘1 ' ‘
H r , l [1.11, steady, and
IT IS VERY CHEAP.
Manufacturedb tl BA . ' 7"
Ton 00.,Newarky.N.l?I, 0“" WATER ”0‘
The Motor can be seen in Over-av , ,
Office of the .. Nonwnx.‘ “leyl‘ftl'l‘i‘nily at the.
Building, Norwalk, Conn. ( ‘ ‘ ”by “"9“"
F0"! estimatcs or further information a l t
0
JOHN COT'fEB‘iGcnellgllA 31:5
. ‘or. orwa an nit
Alana entfor the msnon renown w 1
Tim W EEL. which is acknowledged to ".1;
Q
km
hi I) '
8 e? duly than any other water whee no“
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