“Nor-well: Gazette.
Tuesday, February 1, 1881.
Fairfleld County items.
WEST NORWALK.
J. A. Lane, Esq., of South Norwalk, has
purchased the large tract of wood land he—
longing to the estate of the late Samuel Sey—
mour, and has commenced cutting the wood
and timber from it. Very few tracts of
woodland as valuable can be found in this
.county. v ' .
Mrs. Henry Davis has removed from'South
Nor-walk, and again occupies the homestead
which was made vacant by her and Mr.
Davis’s removal. . ,
Your reporter has several times, when in
the Borough, been asked “where is the City of
West Norwalk.” TO an old resident, the
question sounded much like that asked by a‘
Congressman “Where is Norwalk Island, on
the Mississippi river" or on the oceau. We
Wish to answer for our city, that it is 011 the
western borders Of the town, adjoining the
towns of Darien and New Canaan ; the lati-
tude and longitude we are, unable to give,
but will say, that it is a city of magnificent
proportions,
prominence and population. It now con-
tains less than 5,000 inhabitants, .but has the
territory for many more. It is becoming an
attractive centre during the last month, for
sleighing parties between Stamford and
Norwalk, who call at the “La Petit" hotel,
to renew old acquaintance, or make a friend-
ly call. Some of the most elegant turn outs
from Gregory or Sherman’s stables have been
here during the week, that occupied by
Messrs. Keeler, Matthewson, Knapp and
Bennett being the best. In regard to the
city, we expect it will be a strong competi-
tor with the Borough, and the Hotel a com-
petitor with the Mahackemo, of the city,
when the Parallel Railroad is built and in
running order through the city.
Messrs. Wm. F. and Wm. J. Mather. the
builders and contractors, have gone' to New
York city to complete their work for Mr-
Core.
DARIEN.
There was an unusually large attendance
at the Town Meeting last Saturday. The
democrats in particular were out in full
force. It is not often that a crack at'delin-
quent republican town ofiicer and when so
good an opportunity as this occurred of vot-
ing down all consideration for the relief of
Stephen Seeley or his bondsmeu, they were
not slow to do it. There. was something
queer in the original call'for the meeting,
having been headed by Mr. Jas. H. Tooker,
the leading democrat of Darien, and signed
by as many democrats as by republicans.
They did not hesitate to say that this was
done by them to force a premature discussion
and condemnation of any project for relief
that might at any time be brought forward.
They knew that such relief had been voted,
under similar circumstances, and they_feared
that it might be done here.
But if the issuing of the call was a trick
Mr. Tooker appeared to have ‘had ahand
in it. He constantly, to all appearance, did.
his utmost to get his friends to vote the
proposed relief, allowing the town to settle
with the bondsmcn at fifty cents on the
dollar, and so avoid all expensive litigation.
Mr. Walter Bates occupied the chair and
arguments in favor of the compromise were
made by Justice Lounsbury and by James
B. Selleck, and James H. Tooker, and
against it by Mr. Gregory, Ambrose Rich—
ards, Mr. Collender and others.
The proposition was defeated only twelve
voting in its favor.
With referehce to Mr. Stephen Sceley, Dr.
Bohannon reports that he has been \for sev-
eral years under his care, and before that'
under the care of Doctors Lynes and Barbour
of Norwalk, for deseases of the brain, and
that constant doses of opium and morphine
had to be administered.
CRUELTr To ANIMALs.
To show how much the recently formed
“Connecticut Humane Society” was needed,
and how easily, otherwise, very good citi—
zens, may heedlessly be very cruel to animals
the story of the poor old horse belonging to
the estate of the late Peter Waterbury of 0x
Ridge is told, and reference to which has
been made in the public prints lately. This
horse which in his day has been a valuable
animal, was found by the Darien agent of
the above society, standing in an open snow
storm, the snow melting in the feeble heat of
his half frozen body hanging in icicles dov'vn
his mane, sides and tail; three large sores,
each as big-as the palm of your hand on his
hips, where he had lain on the frozen
ground, unable to rise. The barn, which
was said to be full of hay, carefully locked
against his admission night and day. The
thermometer down to 15 at the time of the
visit, and it had recently been down to and
below zero. The gate of the garden of the
deserted homestead carefully tied. prevent—
ing the poor bpast from gnawing admission
to an empty shed where he might have
found partial shelter, ; because in his extreme
hunger he had previously nibled some grape
vines or other shrubery in the yard. .
The only food given to him being a few
corn stalks thrown on the open snow once in
two or three days The neighbors, who are
mostly poor people, have in shear pity, from
their own scanty stores fed him from time to ‘
time.
The present owner of this poor dumb
brute when rcmonstrated‘ with by the agent
soemed perfectly unconscious of his neglect
and promised to see him more carefully at-
tended to in the future.
Mr. John FOOL has been confined to his
house for some days with bronchitis.
Mr. J. C. Jones of Noroton, is recovering
from his severe injuries. He had a .narrow
escape and it will be a wonder if he has the
full use of his limbs again. ,
Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin St. John have the
sympathy of all in the loss of their infant
son. . .
Rufus Hoyt was buried from his late resi-
deuce J an. 22d. A large congregation were
present to manifest their respect tothe mem-
ory and worth of their departed neighbor and
friend. The services were ably conducted
.by Rev. Mr. _Bradfo’d. Mr. Hoyt was an
honest man, a worthy member of the church,
a true husband and affectionate parent, and
an honest citizen. He will be greatly missed
and long and kindly remembered by all who
knew him.
DANBURY.
A. H. Hoddinott fell on the ice and' fract-
tured a knee pan. ‘
Rev. Levi Peck. a native of Bethel, died
in New York state, recently, aged 90 years.
Danbury has always been greatly annoyed
at public entertainments by unruly persons
who persist in whistling, making cat
calls, etc. Many attempts have been made
to put a stop to the practice, but without
success. Last week officer Keating pluckily
took an offender Out of his crowd of fellow-
sinners, and before he fairly. realized his
position had him befcre a justice who fined
him $12 and costs, on four counts, Or'$3 for
each “cut call.” Keating deserves instant
promotion.
Conductor Ed. Smith and wife have been
on a tour through New York and Pennsyl—
vania. 'Hope they had a pleasant trip. _
“Pink-eyed Sal” is a Danbury double rip-
per. . .
The “drunks" found lying around on cold
nights by the police, are picked up and put
in the lock-up, as an act of charity. Next
morning they’- are fined one dollar and costs.
When will. such victims learn that it is
cheaper and far more comfortable to go to -
first—class hotels.
I. B. Fanton-has Sold his building on White.
s‘re tto M. Henritta for $8 000.
bDeanbury has over 12,700 children between
the ages of four and Sixteen. _
, 1880. Number of Births 281; rMarriagc
77;Dsath5187. . .. 4 - . .
The religious interest is on an increase at
the Baptist church. ~ ' _
Danbury is testing all manner of norses,
hoping to discover some practicable fire alarm
that will cost less than a bell.
CREENWICH. ,, .
Seceding members Of the 2d Congregational
'church propose building a new‘ church edle
flee.
. James Ingersoll is now said to be the man
who has purchased the Morton House.
and bids fair to increase in'
WESTPORT.
Mr. McCready met with a heavy loss
Friday, in the death of a Jersey cow and
calf which he had imported from England
at an expense of $1,500. '
0n the occasion of a Coleytown man’s
fourth marriage, a calithumpian band sere-
naded him and he found fault with them.
Henry B. Sherwood has been granted pat-
ents for tool handle and for a liand cultivator.
Friday, at Assumption church. Mass for
the repose of the soul of Rev. Father Mulli-
gan, first pastor of the church, who died
tiventy years ago, was celebrated, in pres.
ence of a large congregation.
France, that he will start for home in April.
Mr. S. 5. Blake, of Saugatuck, who has
been employed by Commander Gorriuge to
make miniature models of the Egyptian obe-
lisk just erected, in Central Park, has in his,
possession coins taken in Egypt from beneath
the pedestal of the great needle. Mr. B,
who is an advanced mason, believes the in-
scriptionson the monument have a masonic
bearing.
Mr. Harry W. Nash, of Wilton (father to
postmaster Nash, of this place), underwent a
very difficult surgical operation, at New
Haven Hospital, on Saturday of last week.
He has been suffering from ‘,‘Stone in Blad
der" for some years, and for a few months
past his suffering has been intense. Doctor
Bacon, of New Haven, performed the opera—
tion in presence of about twenty physicians
and attendants, and occupied less than half
an hour. The Ualcul-i' was four and seven—
eighth inches in circumference. Mr. Nash is
now doing well, and the attending physician
expresses his belief that restoration to health
is now quite probable.
Prof. S. W. J obnson, of Sheffield Scientific
School, and Director of the Connecticut Ex—
periment Station, addressed the Greens’
Farms Club, Jan. 19th, at the house of My.
T. B. Wakeman. “PAUL."
WILTON.
We nndestand that Miss Katie Keeler has
left the country and is visiting friends in
New Jersey.
The Legislature has made choice of
Hon. N. M. Belden to fill the vacancy in the
County Commissionership.
The deadly double ripperlhas thus far re-
frained from any overt acts.
We hear that a musical entertainmeht un-
der the management of Mrs. Samuel Marvin
will be given'on the 22d.
, Master Duncan Merwin has safely with-
stood an attack of the measles.
The Mission Band will meet at the house
of Mr. Samuel Marvin, on Friday evening
next. I
The Rev. Mr. Thompson has prepareda
schedule of topics for the Thursday evening
prayer meetings for the year, and has distri-
buted it among the congregation.
WEST STRATFORD.
A sleighing party from this place went to
Norwalk on Monday last, A good time was
had.
E. L. Brittin, general manager and treas—
urer of the Rogers & Brittin Co., is recover—
ing from his recent severe illness and hopes
to be out again soon. .
An entertainment was given by the pupils
of the Summerfield school on Friday evening
last; The programme was an interesting one.
The Danbury correspondent of the Standard
thinks the sO-called History of Fairflcld Co.
has been subjected to too much unfavorable
criticism. Queer place, that Danbury!
Miss Hattie Smith, of Stratford, while
skating, on Monday last, fell and fractured
her knee-pan. '
Measels are quite prevalent in town, as
well as other diseases to which children are
subjected. Since coasting has been forbid-
den in Bridgeport many Of the juveniles from
that city come over to this place to enjoy the
pastime.
John and Thomas Hincky were arrested a
few, days ago on charges of assault and breach
of the peace, and were placed in the lock-up
to await their trial. By some means they
made their escape andthe community rejoices
in being rid of them.
We are glad to notice “Gaylord’s” corre-
spondence again. We have missed him in
the past.
Captain Dibble, of Mystic, Conn.', has been
laboring at the Faith Mission, the past week.
His work has been attended with great suc—
cess. ' ~
If some of our people would throw a little
ashes on their sidewalks algreat many “cuss"
words would fall to find utterance. _
If any town in the State can boast of more
runaways, during the past week, than
Bridgeport can,we would like to hear from it.
' At the regular meeting of the Elias Howe
Post 3, G. A. R., last evening, it was an—
nounced that the Norwalk Post would visit
Post 3, next Thursday evening. It was de-
sired to have Comrades bear in mind that the
usual liberal donation of refreshments would
be in ord er.—;Morning News, Jan. 28.
In the town of Stratford, during the year
1880, there were 34 births, 15 marriages and
25 deaths.
The annual meeting of the stockholders of
the Rogers & Brittin Silver 00. will be held
to-morrow—Feb. 2d. _
An occasional snow-storm patched up the
sleighing, and covers up the slippery places
on the sidewalks, thus making it easy for one
to assume a horizontal position.
Sometime ago we stated that the Rogers
k1: Brittin Co. were running certain portions
of their factory twelve and one-half hours
per day and would enlarge their factory in
the spring. The item was copied by different
papers and now Mr. S. T. Rogers is authori -
ty for statement made by the Standard to the
effect that no portion of the factory has been
running evenings since January 18th, and
that no proposition to enlarge the factory has
been made to the board of directors. Our
authority for making the original statement
came from good authority. The burnishing
department was running evenings up to the
26th of January, and at the time the original
item was written, other portions of the fac-
tory was also running evenings. We have
since called on the general manager (Mr.
Brittin) and he says “wait till spring and that
time will determine who tells the trut .”
We do not care to enter into any controversy
with Mr. Rogers, but when we make astate-
ment, backed by good authority, we hold to
it. ‘ ' _ W.
STAMFORD.
J ohnMcads Warren, formerly connected
with the Herald, died on Jan. 25th. aged 31
years, He was an invalid from childhood,
but had an active brain which led him into
quite an active life. He started a printing
office in 1875,.soon after printed the “Postal
Card," and then joined forces with the
Herald. He is said to have been of genial
nature, and to have made many friends.
The Captain Skiddy place is offered for
sale. .
CAp't. Lewis Marshall’s wife fell on the ice
and broke a leg recently.
Chas. Daxon, Tuesday night,,
by a “hob” and badly cut.
The counterfeiter who was recently shot
in Stamford but escaped, was subsequently
traced to the hospital on Blackwell’s Island
and arrested. He was wounded in the arm
and also in the leg, officer McCoun having
fired twice.
Rumor has it that a large factory for the
manufacture of straw hats is to be located in
Stamford, also another large manufacturing
concern in the hardware line.
‘. BRIDmRT.
Wm. E. Disbrow has been presented with
a handsome G. A. R. badge by the members
of Post Elias Howe, Jr. ‘
Barnum’s circus performers, have arrived
and are daily practicing for next season’s
performances.
Smith & Egge’s new factory is progressing
rapidly.
Bridgeport isrcompcting with Danbury in
the little matter of runaways. Too! much
ozone in the atmosphere.
Chas. F. William has been appointed
cashier of theN. E. division of the Adams
Express Company.
Bridgeport has another horror. Edward
M ulaney, an intemperute man, became angi'y
with his wife, Friday aftei‘iioon'and assault-
ed her With an 'ax‘, inflicting a fatal 'wou'nd
ill. liar head. Mulaney was arrested.
.Q‘W
Congressman Acklbn of Louisiana is
was struck
of representatives.
Alexis Dowues writes from Bordeaux;-
styled the professional beauty of the house
Killed by a Bursting Grindstone.
BruDCEPORT, Conn, Jan. 25.—John Smith,
a grinder in G. W. Bradley’s'axe'factory in
the town-of Weston, was killed yesterday by
the bursting of a large grindstone at which
he was working. '
Deceased was about 45"years of age, and
leaves a wife and‘ six children. The remains
were brought to Norwalk for interment.
BEDDING.
In the list of appointments for the Junior
exhibition, at Yale College. class Of1882,
wezfind the following; Philosophical oration,
Frank F. Abbott; High. oration, D. Sammis,
Sanfords; both of Bedding.
There was a large gathering, of members
and friends of the Congregational Sunday
School, at the parsonage last Wednesday
evening. An oyster supper was prepared
of which all partook with keen relish. The
children seemed greatly delighted. All high-
ly enjoyed {the occasion. It was appointed
for Christmas Eve, but circumstances caused
its deferring. All were greatly gratified
that it had taken place in such pleasant cir—
cumstances, and was suéh a decided success.
dob-.-
Correspondence.
NEw YORK, Jan. 81, 1881.
Mnssns. EDITORs :—In the year 1829 Mr.
Moss- Olmstead, who then lived on Olmstead
Hill, in Wilton, on or near the spot where
Nehemiah Reynolds now lives, exhibited to
a number of us who'were working in a shoe
shop in Chicken street, a piece of the skirt
of a leaden military cont, painted blue and
scarlet; the history he gave of it was as fol-
lows, as nearly as I can remember: When he
was a boy he often visited Uncle David and
Aunt Nab (Abigail) Sloan. She was his
father’s sister, and while mousing about
found this and other pieces of a coat, this
being the smallest be concealed ‘it and took it
away. It was hid under the milkroom many
years after this, and when Uncle was dead
Aunt “Nab” told him that Uncle David was
drafted into the Continental Army, and when
the loaden statue of King George III was
captured at Bowliug’Gi-een, he being at heart
a loyalist, preserved these relics because of
his devotion to the crown, saying that so
much of the King should not be cast into
bullets to kill the King’s subjects. If this
legend is worth printing it is at your service.
I ought perhaps to state that Sloane lived in
Pimpawaug District, about forty rods north
of Poison Rock. S. M. MAIN. '
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The'latest railroad project for this vicinity
is the building of a new “Parallel” Air-line
Road from Springfield'to New York, by the
Boston do Albany Road, which will .then
cut‘adrifl from the N. Y., N. H. &. H. Road
and run through trains between Boston and
New York, the distance being eighteen miles
shorter than the present line. No one is
asked to take stock in it at present. '
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ADULTERATION or FOOD PRODUCTS.
The Committee on Manufactures gave a
hearing to George T. Angell, of Boston,
relative to the adulteration of food products,
with a view to National legislation thereon.
Mr. Angell called particular attention to the
manufacture 50f glucose. He stated that
there were fifteen manufactories of this
article in this country, with a capacity of
500,000,000 pounds, about one third of the
present consumption of sugar. This article
can be manufactured and placed upon the
market at a cest of three cents a pound, and
constitutes the bulk of our commercial sugar.
On Thursday next a joint meeting’ of the
committees on Manufactures and Agriculture
will be held. ‘
The vast amount of poisonous baking-
powders made of alum, &c., instead Of less
harmful sodas and cream tartar with which
nearly all stores are stocked, also claimed the
committee’s consideration.
Akin to this, ‘the local health authorities
here are taking action agains the exposure of
poultry for sale in" our market “undrawn,”
as several cases of persons being poisoned by
eating poultry where the intestines were left
inside the fowl to pollute its flesh. Poultry
raisers everywhere, should advance the price
of the.fowls sufficiently to compensate for
this more cleanly and healthy mode of
dressing for the market. No one should
purchase poultry dressed in the old way
after'it has become a day old.
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Chapin the Counsellor.
Heaven's heroics are in these lines. “To
the memory of that brave and noble man, Dr.
CnAPrN, let me here pay my simple and heart-
felt tribute of admiration and gratitude. You
and I owe it to him that terrible anguish is
lifted from us when a dear one departs this
life. We are indebted to him that to day
when seduced by the temptations of the,
world, when urged to disbelleve in a revenge-
ful God, our faith remains strong, because
We know that ‘God is love.’ " These are the
words of Dr. R. _HRBER NEWTON, and he
spoke them yesterday from the pulpit of a
Protestant Episcopal Church—N, 1’. 00m—
merci‘dl. -
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What they are doing.
They ex—confedcrate generals are all busy
practicing the arts of peace. Major—General
Marmaduke is a Missouri railway commis—
sioner, and as a bachelor lives comfortably in.
St. Louis on a salary of $5,000 a year. .Gen-
eralJ. B Gordon, as counsellor the Louis-
ville and Nashville Road, gets a salary of
$14,000. Major-General F. B. Cheatham
has a handsome farm in Tennessee, and Gen-
eral L. J. Polk has another. General Toombs
practices law, and is very rich. General Ba.
31] Duke is a lawyer in Louisville, and has a'
good income; General Bradley Johnson is
also getting rich in the same profession in
Baltimore. All the sons of Robert E. Lee,
except one, are moderately successful farmers
in Virginia. The exception, Curtis Lee, suc
ceeded his father as president of Washington-'
Lee, 'University._ General J ubal Early is
living quietly at Lynchburg in comfortable
circumstances. General J. C. Pemberton
has become a resident of Philadelphia, is an
invalid, and has written abook on Vicksburg.
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AN HONORABLE MAN—Mr. Charles Rous,
a member of the Corn‘ and Flour ' Exghange
of Baltimore, who supsended business in
1879, with liabilities of about $30,000, and
compromising with his creditors for 50 cents
on the dollar, sent on Saturday, a check to
each of his creditors, paying in full, with 6
per cent. interest, the deficit at the time of
his suspension. .
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The legislature of the state of Vermont
has told an anxious world just what a trump
is. These are. the words , “A male person
over sixteen years of age (not a blind person)
going about from place t9 place. and asking
or subsisting upon charity, or who is with-
out ascertainable means of legitimate subsis-
tance, shall be deemed a trump,”
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More People Die
From diseased kidneys than of consumption,
but not one fatal case in a thousand would
occur if /WarneiL’s-Safe Kidney and Liver.
Cure was taken in time. By all means try it.
The late Dr. Edward H. Dixon was an old A
typo, one of the Oldest of the craft, and a
goodRepublican as well as a skillful sur-
geon.
General Garfield is said to be an expert at
skating, but it is not to be expected on thij,
account that he will cut the names of his
cabinet on ice. - ,
Father Time is pictured as an old and bald _
headed gentleman; but. he manages to skip
around quite lively all‘the same, in spite of
being handicapped by agricultural imple—
ments. '5 - ‘ _
It is all very well to talk about the im-
mense advantages of New York as the great
shipping depot of the country; but for ter-
minal facilities, the wasp takes the cake.—
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Now the Holidays are over
don’t forget that the best place
in town to buy
a.
Stoves,
Crockery, -
4 Glassware,
Cutlery,
Tin and
Wooden Ware,
, Lamps, I
Skates.
. Sleds, &e.,
IS AT
L. LCUBTIS’,
Main Street. *-
J. P. Bennett’s
BARGAINS
Dry Goods.
Large Sale to Re-
duce Stock.
tluals initiators.
‘ ‘Without regard to Cost.
Great Bargains!
Call and see for yourself.
Ladies &. Gents’
UNDERWEAR.
At, All Prices.
TERMS- CASH.
J'. 1“. Bennett,
N'crwalk. Conn.
Misses St John’s
MILLINEHY
—~AND_—
Fancy Goods,
i 33 MAIN STREET,
Our stock of Millinory consists Of all the Imported
Novelties, in the way of
NAPPED BEA VERS,
’ Plush, Chenille, and
Fall .Bootuéls do Round
Huts.
Particular attention is ,given to the selection O
Bonnet Frames,
including both Imported and Home Manufacture.
All the new styles of
Flushes, Brooaded Volvels, Plalds
and'Homao‘Sllks and Satlns,
. Birds, flslrlch and Fancy
Feathers, Ornaments, cards, Tas-
sels, anti Braids.
Mourning Goods a Specialty.
Orders executed at short notice.
Old Grape made to look like new.
Our Stock of
FAN CY " GOODS
Consists of a-full line of
Combs, Brushes, Perfumes, Hosiery,
Gloves, Corsets, Handkerchiefs
Ladies’ & Children’s Mus;
1in & Merino Under-
_- ' - wear.
Hamburg and Cotton Edges, Ruch
ing, Collars and God's. A new
. lot of Scrap Pictures just
in. Everything new
in Hair Goods,
Ladies’ oWn combings made up
Ladies will find positive b. rgains
in this store. There has never
been a more attractive stock Etc seé
lect from. '
The Buckeye Cook Book.
For sale here.,1t is acknowledged the best 1,11,
the world. We have everything new in way 0‘
Patterns for Stamping.
Any design you may Wish will be noatlyh
promptly executed. .
Misses St. John,
£33 Main. Street, Roman: Conn. '
sale by all druggists.
, A fine or heavy pair of GlOVCS,’
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j The Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York,
' ' F. S..WINSTON, President. ' .
For the Year Ending December 31.96, 1880.
~ASSETS.... ..... ........................................................$91,735,786.02.
ANNUITY ACCOUNT.
, . . ‘ No.‘ ANN. PAr’rs ' ' , No. Ann. PAY’TB.
Annuities in force, J an. 1, 1880, 49 318,504 97 Annuities in force, Jan. 1, 1881, 52 820,141 81
Premium annuities, . 5,280 31 Premium Annuities. . 4.492 05
Annuities issued, 9 ' 3,861 52 Annuities Terminated, 6 3,021 94
58 $27,655 80 68' 827,655 80
INSURANCE ACCOUNT. ' p
, »_ _ No. AMOUNT. _ . , No. AMOUNT.
Policies in force, Jan 1, 1880. 95,423 $298,760,867 P9110108 in force, Jan. 1, 1881, 97,978 $306,002.10!
llisks Assumed, ~ 10,106 33‘700.759 Risks Terminated. 7‘551 26,459,462
105,529 $332,461,626 105.539 $332,461.62
Dr; REVENUE ACCOUNT. ‘Cr.
To Balance from last account, 885,765,515 63 By Paid Death Claims. 34,324,447 93
Premiums received, 12,275,589 16 “ Matured Endowments. 1,613,741 04
Interest and Rents, «$865,105 45 “ Total Claims, 85,988,188 97-
. “ Annuities, 23.993 88
“ Dividends, 2,299,734 00
“ Surrcndoredl’ollcics and
Additions. ' 3,898,777 61
Total Paid Policy-holders,
$13,160,694 46.
Commissions. (payment 01'
current and extinguish-
ment of future]. 677.255 70
_ “ Contingent Guarantee Acc’t 949,512 43
“ _ Taxes and Aescssments, 247.832 69
0 " Ex cnscs, 742,673 71
“ . Ba ance to New Account, 87,128,241 30
3102305310 29 $102,906, 210 29
Dr. BALANCE SHEET. ‘ Or.
To Reserve off per cent, $86,642,572 30 By Bonds Secured b Mort a on .
Claims by deatnnot yet due, 721,996 04 on Real Estate, y g g $53,521,916 6-1
Premiums paid in advance, 26,401. 52 United States and other Bonds. 19.016302 00
Surplus and Contingent Guaran- Loans on Collaterals, 7.720.931 91
too h untl, 4.311.767 16 Real Estate, ' 7 ,174,134 10
Cash in Banks and Trust Com-
panies at interest, 1,951,580 91
Interest accrued, 1,381,271 87
Premiums delerredauarterly -
and_seu. i_-annua.l. 884,440 82
Premiums in transit, principal- '
iv for December. 116,330 03
Balances due by Agents, 15,977 71
‘ 891,735,786 01
391,735,356}:
over 811,000,090.
which shall be in force at its anniversary in 1881.
ASSETS ................ .. ............. ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
NEW YORK, January 20,1581.
NOTE—11‘ the New York Standard of {our and a hall per cent. Interest be used. the Surplus is
From the Surplus, as appears in the Balance Sheet, :1 Dividend will be apportioned to each Policy
THE PREMIUM RATES CHARGED FOR INSURANCE IN THIS‘ COMPANY “'1':le REDUCED IN 1879 ABOUT
It) PER CENT. 0N ORDINARY LIFE POLICIES.
..... .......................................s91,735,7so 02
BOARD OF
JE'REDEIIICR S. WINSTON,
WILLIAM BETTS,
SAMUEL E. SPROULLs,
SAMUEL M. CORNELL,
LUCIUS ROBINSON,
WILLIAM SMITH BROWN,
SAMUEL D. BABCOCK,
HENRY A. SMYTIIE,
WILLIAM E. DODGE,
GEORGE S. COE,
JOHN E. DEVELIN,
MARTIN BATES,
HENRY E, ..‘D
GEORGE C. B
WILLIAM F.
LEWIS MAY,
SEYMOUR L. BUSTED,
OLIVER H. PALMER,
AVIES.
RICHARD A. MCCUBDY,
JAMES C. HOLDEN,
HERMAN C. VON I’osT,
ALEXANDER RICE,
F. RATClIF'ORD STARR,
FREDERICK H. GOSSITT,
TRUSTEES.
OLIVER HARRIMAN,
THOMAS DICKSON,
HENRY W. SMITH,
JOHN H. SHERWOOD,
GEORGE H. ANDREWS,
ROBERT OLYPHANT,
GEORGE F. BAKER,
BENJAMIN B. SHERMAN,
JOSEPH THOMPSON,
DUDLEY OLCOTT,
ANSON STACER,
FREDERIC CROMWELL.
OBINSON,
COCK, '
A. H. CAMP, Agent, Nor“ alk, Conn.
FORAEOYS,
Day School for Both Sexes.
For particulars address the Principal.
l). s. R. LAMBERT,
3tp3 WILTON,CONN.
Immense Success.
Dr, s. w. FISKE,
01‘ Norwich, Conn... the Colebralcd '
CLAIRVOYANT PHYSICIAN.
AND
MAGNETIC-HEALER 0130 YEARS PRACTICE
Also BU SINESS and TESTMEDIUM,
Will visit South Norwalk, Conn.. regularly every
Month.at the City Hotel, where he can be con-
sulted Thursday and Friday, Jan, 27th and 28th;
until 5 p. m. ‘
Thc_1)octor can also be consulted at his office
No. 270 Chapel street. New Haven, from the 10th
untilthe 26th at 9 p. m. of every month.
All who need any counsel or treatment are in-
vited to call. The Doctor has the gift to describe
every pain and secret disease at sight, and with
his vegetables medicine and Healing Power com-
bined he is enabled to cure all kinds of diseases
in a short time. The Doctor has had 30 years
experience as a. Healer and Physician. as thou—
sands can testify to the many astonishin cures
he has performed. He makes speedy an rapid
cures in nearly every case he. unde takes. All
curable cases must yield to his mode of treat-
ment. The success of the Doctor astonishcs the
most distinguished physicians. 110 cures when
all other treatment falls, and the patient is re—
stored to perfect health. The Dr. was born with
naturally caling and curative owers. His mag.
netic passes give power and 5 re th to the dis-
eased organs, and with the immense numbers
that flock to his rooms, scarcely one goes away
who does not receive benefit. Hispric s are so
reasonable that rich and poor alike can be restorv
ed to ..ealth .
The Doctor also gives valuable advrce on busi-
ness matters and all the affairs of life, both social
and financial. includingjourneys, lawsuits, gains,
lossc , absent friends, and great success in sc-
lecting lucky numbers. Sittings for business af-
fairs or examination of the sick, 81.00. Communi-
cations by letter upon business or health must
contain 32, age. sex. a lock of hair, and stamp,
Address Lock 1303:3756, Norwich Conn.
For further particulars send stamp and get a
circular.
TAKE NOTICE.
The Doctor will also be at the Meridcn House,
West Meriden, on Saturday, Sunday and Monday,
Jan. the 29th,301h and 3121;. ‘ ,_
Use Dr. Fiskc’s valuable Linimcnt, in all cases
of’ Rhnumatism,Lameness and all pains and aches
it is a quick and eil‘cctual external remedy. no
family should be without. It is equally as valua-
able for all domestic animals. Price 50 cts. For
THE CELEBRATE!)
WHITE
Sewifig Machine,
Best, Easiest Running, 8; Cheap-
est in the World.
v
For beauty of stitch, and rapidity Of motion it
is unequaled and reigns supreme king over all
Sewing Machines. The Company give a warranty
for 5 years with each Machine. Supplies constant
lyon hand. Repairing done at reasonable rate.
This Machine on exhibition at 178 Main street,
corner Plymouth Avenue.
47 J OHN H. AIKEN, Agent.
CHRISTMAS
new means...
Wheeloii h Cruman’s
The ladies are sure to find something
useful as well as ornamental for their
gentlemen friends. For instance;
A'fiue Silk Hat,
A good Winter Cap,
.An elegant Silk Handkerchief,
A handsome pair of Snapenders,
A fine Gingham. Alpaca or Silk Um-
brella, ' - - '
A handsome pair of Sleeve Buttons,
A box of fine Linen Handkerchiefs,
A; good Cardigan Jacket, _ .
A good warm Wool Tippet, .'~‘.
A handsome Scarf Pin,
A set of Studs,
A Watch Chain,
And many other articles too 1111111615»
one to mention. You are sure to
find something that will “fill the
bill”«at ": , ,
Boarding School i
Try One Box of
Salon’s talarrl tilt,
And you will be convinced that you can be
cured of that terrible and offensive
disease, ‘
CATARRH .!
IT IS A SURE CURE.
rORSALEBY 1‘
HOWARD S. BETTS, Dllttiti,
CORNER WALL AND MAIN us.
Price 50 Cents per Box.
Howard S. Bette,
. ..
(Successor to C. S. Prowl" ,)'
PHARMACIST.
CORNER DRUG STORE,
Norwalk, Ct.
VaanoseartAmlltr
Desire to extend their thanks to
their patrons for their liberal pat—
ronage of the past year, and to as-
sure them that in entering upon the
New Year they propose to .plll‘SllC
the course which they have followed
in the past, but with increased vigor
and greater liberality. We shall
continue to sail under the same Old
banner,
"The Best Goals at the Lowest
. Prices l”
and we hope by increasing our stock
so as to be able to fully supply the
demand by prompt and polite atten-
tion_to our customers, and by deal~
ing fairly and generously with all,
to merit the good-will and secure
the favor Of the people or this and
adjoining towns. We are constant-
ly on the look-out for job lots in
Goods, and have just received a job
in
TABLE LINENS
which we are offering very low.
Also another lot ($500 worth) of
those famous '
- FELT SKIRTS
Made by the WillisiM’f’glCompany,
which we offer at Oneshalf the price
they were sold at the factory. That
job lot of
All-linen Colored Battered
Handkerchiefs,
of which we had 1440, are selling
fast at 15 cents each. We cannot
enumerate all the bargains we have
to offer, but: ask your attention to
our entire stock, and a comparison
of our prices 'with our competitors.
Wishing all our friends and patrons
a happy and prosperous year, we
still remain ' '
Your Humble Servails,
l . 31 MATE; sTEEET. . 4'
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Ccnlrov :72
, ‘il‘ilf‘e'ifvitst. - 77"
"3“ l .
ssrcaeo
its main line run: from Chicago lg, Council
Illulis. passing through Juliet, littltwn, La Bulls.
tinnesco. Molina. Rock island. Davenport. west
l.llici'ty luwaCltleareu c,lirooklyu,Grluucll,
lies Moliics (the capital 0 lowa), Stuart, Atlan-
ll". and Avon-i: with branches from liurcau
Junction to l'coria; Wilton Junction to Must-a—
lum. Washington, ,Fairlleld 15111021,. llclknap,
(.‘cutrcvlllc, Princeton. '1’1‘6111011.Uaililtlll,01116704
rim. Leavenworth. Alchlson. and Itaiisrulflltyi
ville; Keokuk to 1"nl'llllllffl011, Bonaparte. lieu-
luusport, independent, it don, ()ttumwa Eddy-
ville. Cskaloosa. l' ‘Ila. Monroe.aud Des Memes;
M t. Zion to Kcos: p . ; i‘icwtou to Monroe: Des
Monica to ludimrolgi and \‘v’uit-crsct- Atlantic l9
Griswold and Audubon; _uiid Avocgt to Marian
:tllflCltl'fiOll, This is positively the only Raul-
road. which owns, and operates a through line
from Clilcam into the State of {_uiisas.
Through Expms Ptisscuger'lrains with Pull-
man l’alaccCars attached. are run each wuydally
between CHICAGO and l’ltoiim, KANSAS Cl'l‘T,
COUNCIL IlLUF‘FS, Limvnn'woivru and.A'rcxli-
sow, Through carsarc also run between Milwau-
kee and Kansas Clay. via the "Milwaukee and
Rock Island Short Line."
The “Great Book island" is magnificently
equip ml. 115 road bed is Simply perfect, audits
track is laid with steel rails. -
What will please you most will be the ilcasura
of enjoying your mcals. while passing war the
beautiful prairicsof llliums and Iowa, in one of
our magnificent liming Cars that accompany an
Through Express Trains. You get an entire
meal. as good as is served in any first-class hotel,
for seventy-five cents.
’ ‘ug the fact that a majority of the
r separate apartments for different
purpose. nrllhe lmmeusopcsseii er business
of this line warranting it), we are p casedtoan-e
iiouuce that this Couipanyruus Pullman Palace
3
Ticket-s via this Line. known my the
R. 1!. inisLE,
it": Brazil-flit and General Manager.
_ __ ._ L.‘
WHO IS unac‘oumu‘rno wi‘ru THE eao‘c
, WILL SEE BV' EXAMININC His-MAPg’ TH“
arm .9. assists lt’Y
f.) 'n'tio Croat Connecting Link between the East and the West!
Washington tnSlgourni-y. (lsltaloosa. and A'UlOX- -
PULLMAN PALACE CARS are_ run through to PEORIA.
COUNCIL BLUFFS. [\ANSAS CITY. ATCtgllsgfl. and LEAVENWt RTH.
- roll
all Ticket. Agent}; 1n the United States and Canada.
For information not obtainable at. your home office, address,
1-.
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1"thUru-sl‘ormtliux,’ )lll'llnsvslilfly. onuonmr
gwfig)§i"%fi‘i‘iiecof our l'a llcl: Cars 13a SMOKI Nil
. 'l (l $011011!) (:12 h ‘ g ' " - '- '
(it‘nll lllllill's of §lic day. I 3 )0 11 11414118 ’
1 until iccnt l'olllil‘it'f‘tri‘“ ’ :1:-
and Missouri rivora at all illiiim orL
lllil h‘liilniihll’n are avoided (‘. .
oilr' t'rfy, Leavenworth 2|. .’\l('lliS(in, or)“.
uclrliozis be up: madeju‘llnim: inquire,
_‘Ijhc principal at. It. commotion": or
.11115 great 'l‘hriniuh Lino :irii nu rig lawn;
At Chicano. with all diverging lines or tin;
Eli‘s't ,aud South. " '
l Swim.“ or i, will: t'ic l..S. b . .‘4. i. :l '.
Ff. W. .tv. 3 ill-is. ' ‘ \l "'1" 1'
At \l'fasuixc'rou llicicii'ra, with in, 0. isn't.
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At LA 14,114.}; with lll. Cent. 1:. it.
«Hi I'um: , with l’. 1’. <11 J.; P. l). (1-15.;1. ll. .2;
.1 ind '1‘. 1’. A‘ \V. Rtls.
. " . .ANn.wItli "Milwaukeeamt-[lock
Isl‘a’iifl Short Linc," flint“ lanai: Isl'nl .15 l‘co. kits.
1 A\’11\'P()l‘.’l‘, w t t c aveu nor Div ‘
C. M. .e. in it. it i D I t mo"
At We ' .1 union: with the B. (7. Ti. 0.: N. ‘.
At (.1: N1 1.. With (‘cuirsl Iowa 1:. it.
At Des Prif)1N1-‘.S,Wiilih.M.& F. li.1:.P..
AtCmmcii, 11m: s, wul: Union Pacific 11.11.
with ' " ‘10. {$11.11. (111 Nl'll.)
751.11.: ' " ’(3.R..\4N.ll.il.
| it. 11.; .,
. ids.
% \ .115; Wall..$i.
ind Sr. 1... K00. .0 N. W. K. Rita. '
AL
Louis .0 Park.
t CAMi 0N. \vith H. St. J. R. K.
At A'rcuisox, with Airth,,'i‘nneka A: Santa Fe-
Aft-1i. .t- Nun - ti (11:11. in. 11.1‘. 12.1 s. '
,ii'rit, with l; niou l'uc. and liau.
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At KANSAS CITY. with all lines for the West
and Southwest.
1) E35 B101 3155,
Rock Island Route,” are sold 1.)
ET. «IOEIN,
Sacral Ticket and Pusengcr Azoi i
E.
' CHICAGO, '11..-
Notice.
OTICE ls hercb given to all persons holding
orders drawn y the Selectmen of the town
of Norwalk. (mum, on the treasurer of said town.
to present them for payment on or before the 18th
day of February, A.- D. 1881. If any person having
an order outstanding at the time of such notice,
shall fall to .present it for payment on or before
the day xed in the aforesaid notice, viz. Februa-
ry 18th. _. D. 1881. no interest will be allowed on
it after said February, A. D. 1881.
WM. A. CURTIS,
Treasurer of said Town of Norwalk.
Norwalk. Conn,, January 19th, A.D. 1881. ’ 2ft
1
Dozen Plymouth Rock Fowls, for‘salc
Cheap. . Apply at this office. 1t4
lUNG DISEASES. .
THROAT DISE ' . .
A] BREATHING TillllISBLES.
1t DRIVES INTO the system curativeagcnts
and boating medicines. .
It DBA ws FROM the diseased parts the
poxsons that cause death .
Thousands testify to 115 Virtues.
You can he Relieved ail Cured.
113:2? cigspzliirluntél you have tried iliis Sensxble
. l y pp let an Iiadica
fgfip’nnual lietmedy- t y Er-
y ruggis s or sen b mail on rccei
Price $2.00. by ’ y pt Of
The “Ony” Lung Pad 00.,
WILLIAMS BLOCK,
‘ . . DETROIT, MICK.
Send for Testimonials and our book, "Three
Millions a Year." Sent free. _
Notice.
HE attention of the citizens of the Borough of
Norwalk, is called to the following By-Law
Of said Borough :—
Sec. 6. It shall be the duty of every owner and
or every lessee of any lapd or- tenement in this
Borough to keep the public Sidewalk or footpath
and street gutter or _ditch adjoining the same,
free from snow and ice; and every such owner
and every such lessee who shall norm 1: snow or
ice to remain <- such sidewalk orfootpath. to the
inconvenience of public travel thereon. or in such
utter or ditch, to the obstruction of the flow
t ereof, for a longer period than six hours. shall
be fined not exceedin five dollars.
The foregoing By— aw will hereafter be en-
. FREDERICK MEAD.
Chairman Highway Committee.
forced.
Per order,
PHCVED EXCElSlCfl
DUB-E YOUR
And all diseases of the Kidneys. Bladder and
Urinary Organs by wearing the
Impoved’ Excesi o Kidney» Pad.
It is a MARVEL 0f HEALING and RELIEF
Simple, Sensible, Direct,
. Painless, Powerful.
It CURE]: where all else fails. A
REIELA'I‘ION and .BEVOLUTION in
Medicine. Absor tion ordirect application, an op-
posed to unsatls actory internal medicines. Send
{)Ol‘gln‘ treaétise on Kéthncy trpubles. sent free. Sold
y ruggis s. or sen mai on recei ‘
32. Address Y ’ pt 0‘ price,
The “0ny” Lung Pad 00.,
wrnnurw BUILDING,
DETROIT, MICE.
This is the Ori inal and Genuine Kid e .
Ask for it and tulle no other. 11 y PM
flMS'l‘lllIK
Blfllfllfll
' Offer their entire stock of
__-. ~.__
. PM the next
5
0
SPRING
1 Comslooli
Insuo'uuce Building.
South .Noo'wulk.
60 Days at a.
sonar REDUCTICN
.".In order to make room for their
GOODS,
Which will be the Largest and Most Va.
riecl of any former - season.
I
Cardigan Jackets, extra. size 50¢. each.
Brothers, '
45 Illusion. Street,
N orwalk.
-i.
W.H.Slliil&fil.
. .
l5 and 17 Water Street, We?
. f“-
oionwioE
Have just receied an immense
supply of
Lever Cutters, ,
Raw Hide Cutters,
BALDWIN FflllDEll CUTTERS
' out Halli torn Sitters
which separate the cob from the
corn. Also large additions to our
usual complete stock.
We are sole Agents for
ooirruii’s
Patent White,
Which is whiter
than the best white
lead; not in the least
poisonous or harm-
ful, does not blister,
crack or peel 011’; has
25 per cent. more
body than White
lead ; highly recom-
mended by all prac-
tical painters, and
which recommen-
dation we fully on-
dorse.
' TemCar Loads
CHOICE
Just received from
Canada.
Free from Wood.
__+———
' iron- Sale ‘lrioy~
Halo _Br .,
SOUTH NORWALK. CT.
This Hay is inspected at
the presses, and gives the
most perfect satisfaction.‘
Tax Collector’s Sale.
NOTICE 'is hereb given that the undersigned
_Collector of axes, under and by virtue of a.
certain tax warrant duly executed and signed b
proper authoritymnd directed to the undersign ,'
commanding him to levy and collect of
SARAH D. TOLLES. WIFE OF WELLINGTON
B. To LES,
and other persons named in the rate book, on the
list to said .warrant annexed theirscveral propor-
tions of the sum total as therein stated. said sum
being a tax or assessment laid upon the assess-
ment list made in 1879, by the inhabitants of the
town of Norwalk, regularly and legally assembled,
town. on the 17th day of December,A. D. 1879 met
for the purposeof providing for the indehte ness
ofsaid town, levies upon the following described
real estate of said Sarah D. Tolles.vlriie of Welling-
ton B. Tolles, situated in town of Norwalk, at
Down Town, so called, beinf fifty feet front and
rear and one hundred and 11 ty (150) feet in depth
and bounded as follows. to wit :--nottherly by
highway known as First Avenue easterly by land
owned in common by Chester F. T
southerly by land now or formerly owned in com.
mon b Chester F. 1‘01le and others, and waste!-
1 by and now or lately held by Lewis P. Boers.
pastas, and being lot number two [2]. on said
First Avenue, as designated on the map of said
property And I shall sell at publichuctionmn the
premises iercinbefore described, on the 31st day
of March, A. D. 1881. at 11 o’clock forcnoon. so
much _therool as Will raise the sum of Six Dollars
and thirty Cents. [80.30] that being the roportlon
gr line 311;}:‘hsal‘nh 1:33:11“, wélo of Wellington R.
o cs,o esumo inlai ll '
the charges of levy. sale, to. st,tozolhexw1th
GEOBI‘GE 3.11812. JOIilN.
ax o so 011. “1870.
Dated at Norwnlk. January 2‘). A. 1).. 1881. 814
Tax Collector’s Sale.
NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned.
Collector of Taxesmnder and by virtue of
a. certain tax warram..duly executed and signed
by proper authority and directed to the under-
signed. commandinlg him to levy and collect of
J on 1.. BC RDICK,
and Other-persons named in the'rate book, on the
list to said warrant annexed, their several pro-
portions of the sum total as therein stated. said
sum being a tax or assessment laid upon the us-
scssmcnt lls‘t made in 1879 by‘the inhabitants of
the towuot Norwulk. regularly and legally as-
sembled, to Wit. on the 17th day of December. A.
p, 1570 met forthe purpose of providing for the
indebtedness of said towmlevles u n the follow-
ingdescribed rculestate otsnid JO 1: 1.. Burdlck,
situated urtown of N orwnlk, and bounded as fol-
lows. to Wit : —northerly by First Avenue, easter-
lv on land 91' Frederick ‘recn,sontlierly on land on
William T. Raymond. and otheIa,nnd westerly on
li_ind 01 Gilbert Campbell, said tract beiii filly
[901 feet front unmxear. by one hundred and; fifty
[loll] feet in depth, and known as Lot No.10. First
Avenue, as designated on a certain ma of build-
ing lots on tile in the Town Clerk’s 0 ea in said
Norwalk, and known as_a map of East Norwalk.
_ And I shall sell at public auction, on the prom-
ises hereinbel‘ore described. on the 31st day of
March. A.D., 1381, at 10 o’clock, ibrenoon, so much
thereof as Will raise the sum of One Dollar and
Thirty-five _Cents. (51.85) that hair: the proportion
of" the said John L. Bur-dick.“ tile- sum total in
said list.together With the charges oi lcv , Isle,
, GEORGE 3. ST. Jenny. '
3t 1 . 7 Tax Collector L'ist1879.
Dated at Lorwalk, January 22. A. D: . 1880.
MACHINisrsatsaa,rm
m 0"!
i on: 10h
Timothy, Hay~
alias and others. -
Norwalk Chronicler