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Norwalk Gazette.
Tuesday, June‘21, 1881'.
“Pairfield County Items.
RIDGEFIELD.
Rev. W. W. Leete, the new paStdl'. Will
occupy the pulpit of the Congregational-
Church, next Sunday.
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BEDDING.
Sunday before last was most beautiful and
lovely. The Methodist denomination, in 1866
set apart the second Sunday in June as "chil-
dren’s day.” It was well observed in this
place. The Church was decorated with
flowers, which greatly added to the pleasant-
ness of the occasion'. In the forenoon the
pastor preached interestingly to the children
In the evening there was a Sunday School
service of much interest. A programme,
which had been proyidcd for use on that day
throughout the church, was followed. The
exercises were opened by singing the Doxol-
ogy, and prayer by Rev. W. J. JenningS,
pastor of the Congregational church. These
were followed by frequent singing, the read.
ing of responsive exercises taken from the
book of Proverbs, short address by the
Superintendent,the Pastor,and Mr.Jennings,
together with recitatious by several members
.of the school. ‘
The day was much enjoyed.
Mr. Jennings at the Congregational church
read at the opening exercises of public wor-
ship both in the forenoon and afternoon,
passages from “The Revised Version of The
New Testament.” In the forenoon his dis-
course was upon that revision. He spoke of
it in a commendatory manner.
The continued wet weather greatly hinders
farmers in their work, though it is favorable
to the setting out of tobacco plants, which is
being actively followed. It is greatly trying
to those who mowed clover last week. Onion
growers find the weeds a great trouble.
WEST STRATFORD.
The weather is too heavy a subject to
tackle now-a-days.
Pond lilies are in blossom, and they are
very-fine this season. ' '
We have searched the Revised Edition
carefully, and can find no place where it
counetuances the keeping open;of side doors
of lager beer saloons on Sundays.
Not long since, farmers were rejoicing over
the prospect of an abundant hay crop ; now
they are;fearful that the early portion of it
cannot be cured as it should be.
Four respectable excursions weekly, from
Bridgeport oia. steamers Rosedale and Laura,
leaves but little patronage to floating gin
mills. . .
We have been taken to task by some of
our republican friends in regard to our re-
marks last week. We simply stated the
truth; if they desire to know the place where
disreputable scenes took place in a republican
caucus, we will be most happy to enlighten
their minds ,on the subject.
The Newfield school of this place has
examined and pronounced one of the first of
its kind in the state.
Mr. Charles H. Potter, Jr., has accepted a
position as senior Professor of Music in the
Ladies’ College at Halifax, Nova Scotia, and
will leave for that place on Thursday next.
He is to receive a large salary and while his
many friends in this place will be sorry
to part with him, yet none will envy him his
good fortune, as he is in every ‘way worthy
of it. He now holds the position of organist
of the First Baptist church in Bridgeport,and
it will be hard to fill his place.
A new style of spoon is now being manu-
factured by the Rogers & Brittin Silver
Company, which for neatness’ and beauty of
finish, cannot be excelled. It 'is called the
“Japanese” pattern. Mr. H. W. Cottrell who
finishes the goods, says he challenges any
company in the country to produce its
equal.-
A very light vote was cast
on the new rules for the democratic party,
but the measure was adopted by a very large
majority. Certain republicans possessed of
more mischief than brains worked hard to
defeat them. We think they mighthave been
engaged in better business. When a party
attempts to gain favor _with the people by
making itself respectable, no true republican
will attempt to frustrate it in such an effort,
but_if to _be a republican means to foster
and encourage place hunters and office-
seekers who have no end in view but the
leaves and fishes, the sooner the party gives
such of its members to understand that they
must take back seats the better, no matter if
they are constables who have been elected by '
democratic votes. ' It is time to show a little
i; independence; for men to say what they
“‘think. People may say that we have gone
a
back on our principles. We have not, but
we do behave when our opponents show by
their actions that they desire to make them-
selves respectable as far as it lays in their
power to do so, they should be .left
alone by us and given a chance to root out a
system that keeps them in a minority in a
city where there is no question but what
they have a fair majoritypf several hundreds
and then hold them to a strict account for
the government of the city. W.
BRIDGEPORT.
. The Grand Republic made an excursion to
Coney Island from Bridgeport, last Friday,
carrying 600 or 700 passengers only,the weath-
ar being bad.
At a glass ball shoot last Thursday, Frank
Burritt, of Norwalk, won several prlzes, and
H. Davis one.
P. T. Barnum will sail for home on the
25th.
STAMFORD.
A portion of the borough police havebeen
uniformed. . .
Evening out-door concerts are given by the
ad.
An effort is being made to raise funds for a
rectory for St. John’s parish.
At the temperance meeting to-night speak-
ers from Norwalk are expected.
‘ BETHEL.
The question of the day is where to locate
the Barnum fountain. Subscriptions are
asked to pay incidental expenses.
St. Thomas Parish has voted to make nu-
merous repairs of the church edlfice, includ-
ing stained glass windows, enlargement of
vesfry, removal of galls rles, frescomg of
walls, &c. ‘
DANBURY.
The Republican is anxious to know if'
“Danhury is really to be a great railroad cen-,
tre l'” Well, there is no knowing what the
next hundred years will bring forth.
Warden Treadwell has returned from the
West.
Henry P. Craig has been arrested charged
with forgery committed in New Jersey.
Danhury will not celebrate the 4th of
Jul .
The new carriage for Kohanza Hose Com-
pany, was brought up on the Adelphl, Tues.
day, and forwarded to Danhury the same
evening. It is an elegant afifill‘.'
The fire department is to be inspected on
Thursday. - . .
The Danhury «St Norwalk depot is belng
re—painted. _
'1 he Republican suggests that Sherlff Crosby
a point ex.Sheriff Sanford as his deputy for
ewtown. .
The Republican “fights mit Conkling.”
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Long Island farmers are shipping straw-
berries to Boston by way of Stonington.
The small pox is “greatly on the increase”
in Chicago, according to the Tribune of that
city.
All enterprising Rhode Islander has started
a cottonimill for the manufacture of thread
at Huntsville, Ala.
There have been 1,145 buildings started
during the present year in New York, the
united cost of which is nearly 19,000,000.
Daylight now lasts fifteen hours per day,
and the farmer who keeps a lured man is as
near satisfied as he ever will biz—Detroit
Free Press. _ .
The sum 0f $7,500 was left by an express
messenger in a chicken coop on a Baltimore ,-
and Ohio train; the money was recovered
and the messenger discharged.
There are 17,000 railroad engines in the
United States, and each one avera , fifty
toots per day. Where do these 8w. 0 daily
toots g0 f—Delroit Free Press, They go to
make the tgot ensemble—Lowell Courier.
in Bridgeport '
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.W-ESTPORT.
In apologizing for seeming to have inten-
tionally misrepresented in this column Rev.
John R. Williams’ position as relates to his
views of the revised version of the New
Testament, the undersigned desires to say an
acquaintances of twenty years has shown
how well versed in theology, how firm in
principle, and sound in bible doctrines the
Reverend gentleman has been, and that he
regrets printing a word, cven casually. f0?-
cing a public denial.
The Feininger Concert is to take place on
Wednesday evening. '
The return of fair weather is an event
which the critics of local itemizing may
permit to be spokewof without unfavorable
comment. Welcoming the return, farmers
declare this may be the great hay week of
the summer and are accordingly in the
Green’s‘Farms and Compo districts cutting
their grass at a rapid rate. Feeling the good
influences of a change all industrious farmers
are active and more than the usual amount
of work will this week he done. Vennor,
on occount of _his prediction that from June
18 to 25 fair conditions may be' expected is
entitled to thanks, and his forthcoming al-
manac will meet a ready sale here in conse-
quence '
Superintendent Jellier has finished dis-
tributing the salmon fry remaining of the
146,500 received by him. Ten thousand were
put into Squantz Pond in the town of Sher-
man, and 55,000 in the tributaries of the
Housatonicin the townsjof Sherman andNew
Milford, and 10,000 into Mill River, South—
port. The batching of this fry was done at
a loss of 6,500 only, or about four and one-
half per cent.
The sewing machine attachment which
pleases the girls most is the “feller.”— Wind-
cor Locks Journal. The writer must have
had a stitch‘ in his side when he wrote the
above—a Locks—titch as it were. -
The three bids received by the Westport
Land and Building Company for the proposed
structure, will be opened this (Monday) af-
ternoon, and the contract will be awarded
during the week
Rev. Mr. Barnett of St. Matthew’s church,
Wilton, occupied Rev. John R. Williams’
pulpit, Christ Church, Sunday morning.
Du'ring his "sermon he characterized the‘
words of his text, Genesis, 111, 1st “And he
said unto the woman, yea, hath god said, ye
shall not eat of every tree of the garden,” as
the germ of all accusation which Satan has
madcagainst God.
:A pair of oxen beloing to Frank Monroe of
Cross Highway, while standing under a tree
during Tuesday’s thunder storm were killed.
by a lightning stroke. .
The sudden death of a fine black horse
owned by Mr. Augustus Meeker, leads that
gentleman to believe poison was given the
animal.
Mr. S. M. Burnham is having built on his
premises, Compo Hill, a splendid barn with
all modern improvements.
Mr. George Platt of Girard,Penn.,formerly
of Westport, has been appointed surveyor of
the great county of Erie,—a position good
till the end of 1884. ,
According to the second adventists and
those who believe in Mother Shipton’s
. prophecies the end of the world was to have
occurred Sunday 19, at about 3 o'clock, p.
in. There was indication at that hour of
atmospheric disturbance,and claps of thunder
and drops of rain pointed a sudden change,
but beyond {a laying of the dust, spoiling
some people’s good clothes and cooling the
air, no damage was done, and there is every
likelihood that farmers will bill their corn
before the Fourth, and dig their potatoes in
Au ust the same as they have done in the
past. . ' .
Until the close of summer, Sunday after-
noon services at ChristjChurch and Memorial
Church, will be held at 5 and 6‘ o’clock,
respectively. The public accepts with satis-
faction.
Evidence of Postmaster Nash’s prosperity
is seen in an addition he is building to his
dwelling.
The selectmen have made a much needed
gravel grade on State street east of,the village
bridge.
Westport rejoices ih having received fees
on 286 dogs registered.
Mr. 1. Allen will take those who wish to
“go sailing” this summer, on his steam yacht
“Emma,” withoutjregard to wind or tide.
Mr. Adam Feorg, who died Monday, at
his residence, aged sixty-five'years,was form-,
erly of New York, in which city he engaged
for 25 years in§the manufacture of gas fixtur-
es from which sprang the seeds of a disease
terminating his life. The funeral took place
Thursday from Christ church, and the burial
in Christ Church cemetery. PAUL.
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Getting Even.
The horse car companies of New York
have lately adopted a rule charging no fare
for children under five years of age, but
collecting full fare for all over that age.
Some time ago a woman got aboard one of
the cars with a child who was just five years
and one day old. She handed the conductor
a ten cent piece, and he looked at the child a
moment and enquired his age ? She hesi-
tated and blushed a little, seeing which he
recorded two fares with his indicator, and
put the ten cents in his pocket.
For some reason the lady felt as if she had
been swindled, and determined to get even.
She quietly noted the time of day, and the
number of the car in a memorandum book,
and smiled grimly.
A few ,days later, the same car, with the
same conductor was stopped and the lady
with eleven small children clambered in,
completely filling it. The conductor looked
surprised but presently went to collect his
fares; the lady smiling sweetly, handed him
five cents, and complacently folded her
hands.
“Who pays for the children ? madam,”
enquired be.
“Why nobody, was the answer,” they are
none of 'them quite five years of age so can
ride free you know.
She taught an infant class in a Sunday
School and had invited them to ride with her
in the car—which they did both ways—on
purpose to get even with that conductor. V
Decidedly women are hard to beat. '
I. D. C.
Speaking of the gratifying success of the
S. 85 N. Telephone Co’s business, the first
year, the Norwalk Gazette very candidly ac-
counts for it by saying that “Stamford being
a line place, is now using about 120 sets of
instruments, while Norwalk has but 74; the ‘
profits come from the Stamford Exchange,
as the‘Norwalk end barely meets expenses.”
It is to be said in extenuation of Norwalk’s
want of interest and its disposition to hold
back that during the first months of her ex-
perience with. the telephone she was badly
served and disgusted, but that slnce the pres-
ent managers took control she is beglnnlng
to feel its value as a practical and useful ser-
vant. Bad management at the outset will
put the best invention ever patented into dls-
favor. We hope Norwalk will soon see that
it is greatly to her interest C liberally en-
courage the Telephone Company—Stamford
Adoocate.
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Major E. V. Preston, of the old Fifth regi-
ment, has at last secured the regimental color
carried off the fatal field of Cedar Mountain
by Sergeant Hewison. It has been since in
the possession of his widow at Bridgeport.
It will be suitably labeled and placed with
the other battle flags in the capitol. It is
hoped that the national flag captured from
the regiment at the same time, and now in
the possession of the war department at
Washington, will yet be restored to rest with
its companions.
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An Editor’s Tribulations.
If an editor omits anything, he is lazy. If
he speaks of things as they are, people get
angry. If he glosses over or smooths down
the rough points, he is bribed. If he calls
things by their proper names, he is unfit for
the position of an editor. If he does not
furnish his readers with jokes, he isan idiot;
if he does he is a rattlebead, lacking stabillt .
If he condemns the wrong, he, is a good fe —
low,.but lacks discretion. If he lets wrongs
and injuries go unmentioned. he is acoward.
If he exposes a public man, he does it to
gratify spite is the tool of a cliquo,or belorf s
to the “outs.” If he indulges in persons s.
be if a blackguard; if he does not his per
is dull and insipid—London Sporting Edema
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The state of Illinois is out of debt and has
tiger a million dollars in the treasury.
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Decease of Mrs. Esther Raymond.
This venerable woman departed this life
just at the going out of Sunday last.
She was the widow of Esquire Lewis Ray-
mond, of Westport, and daughter of Captain
Stephen Bolts of Revolutionary fame, and in
many respects a truly remarkable person.
She has been a sufferer for many years, but
strong faith has carried her uncomplainingly
through and the old veteran rests in delight-
ful peace at last.
The commendatory prayer for the depart.
ing was offered during the morning service
in St'. Paul's on Sunday, and the burial office
will be read over her remains in the same
church at one o’clock on Tuesday, after
which the body will be taken to the old par-
ish ground in New Canaan, to be laid, at the
express request of the deceased, beside the
dust of her revered father, one of the foun-
ders of St. Mark’s Church in that town, and
the commander of the handful of brave men
who resisted the mfirch of the British from
Compo to Danhury in 1777, and opposed
them again in their attack upon Norwalk in
July, 1779. ‘
Near a little clump of trees standing upon
ground belonging to Mrs. Jonathan Camp,
rest the bodies of those who fell in the en-
gagement in France street on that memorable
day. The choir of St. Paul’s will assist at
the solemnitics in the church, also in the
service of entombment in New Canaan.
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Fourth of July in a fortnight.
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The city folks again propose widening
Woodward avenue .
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Rev. H. Clay Trumbull has returned from
Europe improved in health.
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The veteran Masons of this State hold a
reunion at Birmingham, to-morrow.
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Early visitors to Martha’s Vineyard are
said to be enjoying rare sport blue'fishing.
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The Hope Hose festival was held at Her-
denbrook's hall on Thursday .ening last.
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The Adelphi continues to lead the fleet of
fast steamers which leave New York at 3
o'clock.
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The Southport National Bank has declared
its 'usual semiannual six per cent. dividend,
payable July 1st.
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The Phalanx propose holding a pic-nic, in
some convenient grove in town, some time
during the summer.
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The new Congressman, Dibble, Second
South Carolina District. is a native of Dan-
hury—a regular beaner.
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Rev. Arza Hill, of South Norwalk, will
occupy the pulpit the 2d M. E. Church next
Sabbath morning, by exchange. '7
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The annual reunion of the old 5th C. V.,
is to be held at Seaside Park, on theOth of
August, the anniversary of the battle of
Cedar MonutaiB.
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The premium list for the annual fair of the
State Agricultural Society, has been issued.
The fair is to be held in Meriden four days
commencing Sept. 20. .
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The new ' White Mountain express will
commence running next Monday, leaving
New York at 10:30 a. m., arriving at the
Fabyan house at 10 p. m.
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Mrs. Jarvis, widowof the Rev. William
Jarvis, of Portland, Conn, and mother of
Mrs. Samuel Colt, died at the Colt residence
in Hartford, last Sunday.
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Mr. David Green, who recently buried his
son, has been called upon to part with his
wife. She diel (it Wednesday last, and her
funeral was attended on Friday.
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While we have been having so much rain
this month, they have been suffering from a
drouth up in Canada. Vennor is therefore,
without honor in his own country. _ ,
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There has long been talk of organizing a
Sons of Temperance Division at South Nor-
walk. Several members of Concord Division
living down that way are the prime movers.
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The Sentinel says that Rowan and Swartz
will erect a three-story building on the site
of the old Sayer’s place, Washington street,
the ground story to embrace three stores.
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Rev. J. B. Small, of Bridgeport, at one
time settled over the Zion church here, has
been appointed to Newburgh, N. Y. Rev.
George Haines succeeds him in Bridgeport.
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On Friday,Yale and Amherst had aball match
at New Haven, resulting 19 to 9 in favor of
Yale. Both pitchers ware seriously injured,
the Amherst man retiring with a broken arm,
and the Yale with a badly disabled knee.
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Queen Victoria commenced the 45th year
of her reign yesterday. Only four of her
predecessors have reigned for a longer
period, and if she lives about four months she
will have been on the throne as long as Queen
Elizabeth.
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The steamer Elm City while on her way
from New York Friday night struck and
sunk a steam'yacht which the three men
aboard her had tried to steer across the
steamer’s course. The men were taken on
board the Elm City.
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Mr. Clarence M. Parker, formerly of Mer-
iden, but who is now electing a house on
Arch street in this place, was married in
New Haven, on Wednesday last, to Miss
their return from their wedding journey they
will take up their residence in Norwalk.
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The commission to investigate the charges
against Lieut.-Col. Bacon, of the Second
Regiment, assembled at New Haven, Tues-
day, organized and adjourned to meet in
Hartford, July 6. Col. Crofut of the Fourth
Regiment, is a member, and ex-Brig.-Gen.
W. R. Smith, of this place,_is counsel for
Col. Bacon.
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Sheriff Crosby has appointed David Day-
ton as his deputy for the city of South Nor-
walk. _ Now he ought to appoint two for the
Borough, and one each for Winnipauk, Sil-
ver Mine, West Norwalk, Five Mile River,
Cranberry Plains and RotOn Point. Ten
would be a healthy number, and then we
should have something to brag of over
Bridgeport, which wicked one-horse city of
twice our population has only one deputy.
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Commercial travelers and close observers
all agree that dry goods are sold lower in
Bridgeport than any city in Connecticut.
The extreme low rates of fare by boat to
New York has forced merchants to undersell
.the dealers there. The Newtown Bee thus
speaks of one firm in that city :
Messrs. W. B. Hall and company the
popular dry goods men of Bridgeport, are
certainly indefatigable in their efforts to
ive the people a constant succession of real
rgains. They now offer a lot of silk suits,
cheap silks, and short ends of‘ cottons at low
prices. . .
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To-mcrrow the boats of White’s line will
make combination trips to Coney Island
(etc in at the great new iron pier of West
Brigill’tong Beach) and to Rockaway. The
fleet will consist of the Adelphi, Americas,
Columbia, and Grand Republic. The pen
is not yet completed, but the Visit wrll afford
excursionists an opportumtyto note the pro-
gress made in its construction. . Yesterday
afternoon a large party of excurslonists from
Bridgeport, Conn, were successfully landed
at the new iron pier, Coney'Island, from the
steamer Grand Republic—New York Tings.
Saturday. -
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Bishop Williams’ address before the Dioce-
san Convention at New Haven, closed wrth a
renewed and vigorous protest against the
frequency of divorces in this State. The
Bishop seeksto arouse the Christian senti-
ment of the State against this great evrl.
The clergy of other denominations are work,
ing to the same end, and there ought to be
no doubt that these combined efforts will
before 10 find adequate expression in ap-
lrxoorim ' “Io-”’- -
Hattie L. Dickerman of that city. Upon'
m-.
The Messrs. Glines and Mr. Matheis could
hardly have selected a worse time for their
long bicycle journey. The roads were bad
on the start but instead of improving grew
worse every day, until finally, near Harris-
hul-gh. the continued rains and deep mud
forced them to take to the cars. If the
weather improves and the roads become set-
tled they may attempt the ride home on
their bicycles. The Marietta Register gives
the following particulars of their journey :
Perley H. and Will 13. Glines and their
friend, Henry Matheis, arrived here Sunday
evoning with their bicycles. They left home
on this 4th last. about noon, intending to
make the entire distance between Norwalk.
Conn, and Marietta, on their bicycles, but
were unable to do so on account of the bad
oads. From Norwalk they wont to New
ork the first day. Here they rested a day
or two. They then went through Jersey
City, Newark and Elizabeth, N. J ., to Phila-
delphia. From Philadelphia their route lay
through Harrisburgh. But at Paola, few
miles east of Harrisburgh, they were com-
pelled to stop and go to that place by rall.
There they had hoped to continue the journey
on their bicycles, but were dlsappomted, as
they were at several times afterwards, also.
Finally at Hancock they struck the
tow path of the canal, but even that was
too muddy to allow them to make progress,
and after going six miles on it took a train
and came to Bellairc. At that place instead
of finding the good roads they found- the
river overflowing them, and bicycling was
given up for the remainder of the trip. They
did some good riding during the first part of
the trip. The first 214 miles were made lg
31 hours. No time was kept afterwards.
Seven and a half miles were made coming-
out of Jersey City in thirty minutes, and
nine miles coming out of Philadelphia in
thirty-five minutes. They rode altogether
between three and four hundred miles.
The trip was a very enjoyable one, well
worth the trouble and inconvenience it_cost
them. One feature of it was their loss of
a
' flesh. Mr. Matheis when they left Norwalk
pounds, at Bellairg 168; while
Perley and Will both lost weight heaVlly.
However it is fast coming back. Charles E.
Glines is all enthusiasm over the bicycles. He
thinks they can aptly be likened unto a loco-
motive. All three will make a short Visit
here before starting home. Two of the
bicycles are.of English make, imported by
Perley and Will Glines themselves, and are
as good as can be found in the United States.
The other is a “Columbia.” It is not so
good in every respect as the others, though
it runs somewhat easier.
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' "Light and Life,” is the pleasing title of a
new collection of hymns and tunes for Sun-
day schools, prayer meetings, etc. It is
edited by R. M. McIntosh, and published by
Oliver Ditson & 00., Boston. Price 35 cents-
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LWncott‘s Magazine, July number. opens
“At Knebworth with the Lytton’s,” a very
charming sketch by William H. Rideing.
Felix L. Oswald contributes his fourth paper
on “Zoological Curiosities” in which he tells
much “more about our four-handed rela-
tives," and chapters XIV-XVIII of that
charming story "Craque-o’-doom" are given.
These articles are finely illustrated and are
supplemented by much other interesting
matter in the form of stories, sketches, poems,
etc. J. B. Lippincott & Co., publishers,
Philadelphia, Pa.
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Appleton’s Journal, for July, has the con.
tinuation of “Saints and Sinners,” from the
French, and other articles as follows: Arab
Humor: Babies and Science; The Two
Prisoners, from the German; The Fortunes
of, Literature under the American Republic;
Mrs. Lamb’s History of New York City ; A
Dialogue on Poetic Morality; One Year in a
German Cookery-School ; At Home in Fiji;
French Family Life and Manners; Old
Dreams—a poem; Editors Table and Notes
for Readers. Publithed by D. Appleton &
Co., New York. $3.00 per year.
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The July number of The North American
Reoiew'opens with “Present Aspects. of the
Indian Problem,” in which Carl Schurz dis-
cusses the Indian obstacle in the way of the
country’s development, the harmonizing of
the habits, occupations and interests of the
red men, the necessity of educating their
youth, the making of the Indians small
landed proprietors, and the ofiering‘to them
to sell for fair compensation the lands they do
not cultivate, “A Yankee Farmer" gives his
views in_ a caustic article on the “Religious
Conflicts of the Age.” James Parton writes
of “The Power of Public Plunder," and
makes an appeal for the sons of men of
character and wealth to enter into politics
against rings and bosses. Henry George
writes about “The Common Sense of Taxa-
tion,” Henry Bergh presents “The Cost of
Cruelty,” and Richard Henry Stoddard gives
.“A Study of Tennyson.” D. Appleton &.
Co., New York.
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Mr. Edward Atkinson in a recent paper
points out how the great economic change of
recent days have taken place about the
farmer without dimishing his income. He
shows that in 1869 the cost in New York of
20 barrels of extra flour, 10 barrels each of
mess pork and mess beef, 100 bushels each of
wheat, corn and oats, and 100 pounds of
butter, lard, and wool was $845.581n cur-
rency while in 1880 it was $631.32, and the
1869 price reduced to gold differs by duly two
dollars fromthe 1880 hard money price. Em.
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Discovery in New Mexico.
' Another “cliff town" has been discovered
in New Mexico. It is situated in a canyon,
about forty miles from Santa He, and is com-
posed of a succession of caves dug into solid
rock thirty miles in length. It is said that the
white man has never before visited the can -
you in which the town is situated. The dis-
coverer, James Stephenson, of the United
States Geological Survey, was led to visit the
place through information given by Indians
who accompanied him to the town. He will
prepare a report upon the subject, which
must prove of great interest to the ordinary
reader as well as to the scientist. The fact
that these caves are high up in the rock
and inaccessible from the plain, seems to
substantiate the theory advanced by the early
American visitors to New Mexico, who be-
lieved that “most of the canyons were ages
ago filled with water, and that these cliff
towns were inhabited by a race of men ac-
customed to use of boats in their daily life.”
W
The Secret Told.
Nobody told, for nobody know,
How sweet the pure little violet grew;
How it icame through the earth and the frost
and the dew,
weighed 190
‘ And lifted its head to the heaven so blue.
Nobody told, for nobody knew,
Why perfect good health should gladden so
few -
While thorisands, who long something noble
o
Are bowed down by sickness their whole
lives through.
Somebody told, for every one knew,
The wonders Safe Kidney and Liver Cure do;
In bringing pure health to the body anew,
And saving from death many noble and true.
Podophyllin' looks like a hard word,
but it is very very easy to pronounce as the
pill of that name is easy to take. Try it for
Headache, Constipation, doc. 25 ct: will
purchase it. H. S. Belts, agent.
——-.——-
The Peerless Worm Specific although effect-
ual in destroying w s,.cau do no possible
injury to the most cate child. This val-
uable combination has been successfully used
by physicians, and found to be safe and sure,
eradicating worms so hurtful to children.
25 and 50 cts. H. S. Betta, agent.
——.——v—
1A smooth complexion can be had by every
lady who will use Parker’s Ginger Tonic.
For promptly regulating the liver and kidneys
and purifying the blood there is nothing like
it, and this is the reason why it so quickly
removes pimples and gives a rosy bloom to
the check. See notice. 4125
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Ireland can’t be bottled up, although it has
a pretty big Cork.
Adam never dared to use the silly slang,
“Some other Eve." .
It is only natural that imbibing too much
corn juice should make the voice husky.—
Toronto Globe.
The reunion of the Perkins family is to be
indefinitely postponed—all on account of Eli
sir!
Advice of Commodore- Vanderbllt to a
young man : “Don’t sell what you don't
gwa,’ nor buy anything which you can’t pay
or.’ .
Foote dined one day at Richmond. When
the landlord produced the bill, Foote thought
it very exorbitant, and asked his name.
‘fPartri'd e, an’t please you,” replied the
host. “ artridge l” said Foote; “it should
be Woodcock, by the length of your hill 1"
4L
,fifiYéPl’im
A new DEPARTURE
The Weekllsllillielll Republican.
Since its foundation, nearly 60 years ago. The
Springfield Republican has always contributed
generously to the instruction and entertainment
of_ its large rural constituency. To make the paper
all 1 more valuable as a guide and assistant to
farmers and their families,u first-class a ricultu-
ral dc artmcnt has been lately added to the week-
ly cdi ion. It regularly fiils flour to to five col-
umns of space, and contains a. varle of int rest-
ing matter. mainly original articles by skille nit-
rlculturlsts, rclatlng to life on the farm. Among
the re ular contributors are: Dr. George B. Lor-
ing, nlted States Commissioner of Agriculture;
Dr. E.Lcwis Sturdevant, Secrets of the Seciety
for the Promotion of Agricultura Science; May.
llcnr E. Alvord; Dr. Paul A. Chadburnc. ex-
I’rcsl out of Williams College; Prest.Levl Stock-
brldgc,oi the AmherstAgriculturalCollc e,Jamcs
S. Grinnell,and other special students. ‘he other
departments of the Weekly, news, editorial,litera-
ry, religions and miscellaneous, are kept up to
their rceggnlzcd hlgh standard. and all of the best
charactc ones of the paper carefully preserved.
Trial subscriptions from J My 1 to the close of the
year, 50 con ts. Regular subscription, $1.50 a
year; in clubs of 10 or more, $1 .25. Commission
to local agents. Sample comes free. Address
Til]! REPUBLICAN . Springfield, Mall.
E All! MAIIIFAITIIIIIIII THE BEST Gossamer:
_RUBBER CLOTHING ever made, and desiring
to give the public the benefit of a good article at
a low price, we will sell ladlcs’“_Goodwear" Gos-
samer Rubber Circulars 82.50;, Mlsscs’ and Child-,
ren’s. $2.25, and Gentiemen’s Coats, $3.00, sent to
any uddress.postpaid on receipt of price, and sat-
tsfaetlon guarantee , Measurements required :
length down the hack for circula rs, and breast
measure for coats. HALL RUBBERCO.,72 Feder-
al St, Boston, Mass.. the oldest and largest retail
and wholesale rubber house in the world.twlth the
greatest:l assortment of cvcrydesoriptloh of rub-
e goo s. ‘
ADVERTISERS by addressing GEO. P. Rowan. &
00., 10 Spruce St., N. .. can learn the exact
cost of any proposed line of ADVnn'rlsmo in A mer-
lcan Newspapers. Willa-page Pamphlet. 25c.
READ,
OF BRIDGEP our,
Agent for the
0
Read Carpet 00.,
IS OFFERING
12 1-20.
250.
Lowell Ex.Super. Ingrain 800.
Mattings, at
Ingrain Carpets,
And a run linear The
laaflflalutln’slnnis
At prices that make them the
Cheapest Goods in the Market.
' DAVID M. READ,
One Block farm the Depot...
MissesflSI. John
AT Tunis
Mlllllltllv
ESTABLISHMENT ‘
Can show on the Finest Assortment of Millincry
an Fancy Goods. A new stock of
UNDERWEAR AND HOSIERY
Just received. which we are selling very cheap.
Our stock ot‘Miilinery consists of
Latest Novelties
In the wa of Ribbons, Flowers, Feathers, Silks,
Satins, an . all kindsrof Straws. Our artistically
lmmc
ROUND HATS MID BONNETSI
willjust suit you.
Mourning a Specialty
A nd Bonnets made to order at short notice.
Crapc Ito-finished and made to
look like New. .
Ladies haying crape discolored or soiled will
find it to their advantage to have the same relin-
ished by this process, which gives the era c all
of its original ustre and color; removes all elet-
erious matter, that it ma be worn at all times by
the most sensitive and e ectlvely protects it from
all damage by dampness on salt air.
LADIES’ OWN COMBINGS made up in the
nlcest manner. All theJatest styles of FBIZZES,
t .
e OSWITCHES vnmr CHEAP.
We are agents for the Universal Fashion Com-
pany’s Perlect Fitting Patterns. we sell The
Buckeye Cookery.
Stamping neatly 85 promptly done.
Misses St. John,
N'o. 88 Main 81.,
NORWALK. CONN. 3mm
An Investment Security in Gold
Production.
The Union Investment and
Promoting (30.,
, 155 and 157 Bnoanwav.an Yonx.
O FFERS for sale to investors the preferred stock
of the Gold Gravel Hydraulic,Uo., of Plumas
and Sierra Counties, California. This property
which has been a. largely paying one for the last
eleven years, is a consolidation of placer claims
which have already produced nearly twelve mil-
lions in gold—and which are extensive and rich
enough to produce one hundred millions more.
The present facilities for gold washing on the
property will suffice for an annual net production
of at least 8300,000,whichproduction it is proposed
to largely increase by the construction of new
water work ands the use of" additional apparatus'
for extracting the gold. The Union Investment
and Promoting Company, which itself owns the
Common Stock of the Gold Gravel Company,
which is not for sale, guarantees that the pre-
ferred stock Which it offers to the public at par,
shall receive 12 er cent. annualiy before any di-
vidend shall be {aid on the common stock—at the
present rate of production. however, the divi-
dends on the total capital stock of one million,
should not be less than twenty-five per cent. The
Union Investment and, Promoting Co., is a. Con.
necticut Corporation with its chief ofilco'in New
York City. lts President is A. F. Wilmarth, the
Vice President of the Home Insurance Company;
and among its Director arc J. S. stout, of Stout
a Go. , Bankers, New York, Henry E_ Russell. of
the Russel and Erwin Mtg. 00., New York, Geo.
P. Bissell.of Hartford, and-James Boltcr, Presi.
dent of the, Hartford Bank, with others oi the
highest repute and financial standing.
It is admitted b all who have any acquaint-
ance with the sub ect that the placer gold gravel
beds ol'Calitornla, afford an entirely sale and con-
servative field for investment lt‘ sufficient water
for hydraulic operations is available Prof. Wm.
P. Blake. oi NewHavcn and other experts oi'the
highest character have reported most favorably
upon this property. In answer to the question
likely to be first asked by the cautious New Eng-
land investor: “Why, If this is so good a thing
does this wealthy company wrsh to sell any of
the ntock"—lt may be said that through the com-
paules’ agents and experts in Calliornia, it has
opportunities to use capital in similar invest-
ments which will pay the company fifty per cent.
whichls an;ordinary rate of miners interest. It
pro uses to continue so long as possible this
pro table use of moneyJ while giving thopubllo
the advantage of pure using a twenty-live per
cent. dividend paying stock at par.
For further information with circulars report}.
cts.. call upon B. J . STURGES, Agent, whols
authorized to take subscriptions, No. 38 Wall
street. Norwalk.
[MACHINISTssarta‘afi'
WI- 03“ a
‘a
Body Brussels,$1.25 to $1.50.
Norwalk lfllllfiflflflsh-
Wm. Hindley,
Desires to call the attention (If his friends
nd patrons to his large and well selected
stock of
Pal llllllll ‘
Will is
For the. Season of 1881.
Paper Hangings
He offers a large variety of New Patterns in
all the different grades, from the Cheapest
Brown Blanks to the Richest Gold Embossed
Papers. His new Borders, Friezcs, Dadoes,
and Ceiling Decorations, are unexcelled in
Artistic Colorings and effect, and his line of
Hollands, Oil Shades and Dado Shades is un-
surpassed. I-Io buys these goods from first
hands, and at
BOTTOM PRICES FOR CASH,
Which enables him .to gfl'er Great Bargains,
an .
LO‘W PRICES
To all, who will call and examine.
ALSO AGENTS son
BAX’I‘ER’S READY MIXED
STRICTLY PURE
’ LINSEED OIL PAINTS.
Farming Tools.
Allen Betts’
MILL, N ORWALK,
on T0
Josiah Kellogg.
WEST NORWALK,
FOR THE BEST
CHILLED PLOWS,
ACME HARROW,
CHAMPION MOWERS AND
' REAPERS.
COATES’LOCK LEVER HORSE
RAKES,
Persons wantln‘g any of the above Tools will
please call and examine before purchasing else-
where. LLEN BETTS, N orwalk ,
M20 JOSIAH KELLOGG, West Norwalk.
DON’T BUY
CARPETS
Until you have seen our Stock.
Chain Carpets,
25 cents to 50 cents.
ALL-WOOL MGRAI NS,
60 cents to $1.00.
TAPES'I'RY BRUSSELS,
75 cts., 85 cts. and upwards. Also,
Oil Cloths, Mailings, llllgs, Mats.
Large assortment 0
Wall Papers, Plain and Gilts.
. A. DICKERMAN & SON,
39 Washington Street, South Norwalk, Ct
.NEW STYLES
mulls
amen
Ell. ll ’.
Summer Against
Oil Stoves,
Refrigerators, ’
Baby Carriages.
Now the warm weather is upon us, you must
call and see our
MONITOR OII. l‘l‘OOllI
Which is acknowledged the world over .
The Best! the Most Powerful!
and Safest Stove made!
A trial is granted and if not satisfactory no
.pay and stove returned.
Refrigerators
Of all kinds at New York Prices.
Baby Carriages '
In endless variety and very Low in Price.
STO VES (‘2 RA N GE-S
The Largest and Best to be had. . -
Crockery and Glass Ware.
FRENCH CHINA in all patterns, Gold
‘ Banded and Decorated. DECORA—
TED and BANDED TOILET
SETS. TIN WARE and all
HOUSE FORNISHING GOODS
As Low as the Lowest.
Rubber Hose and lawn Sprinklers
Of the Best Quality.
BASE BALLS and BATS, TABLE
’ & POCKET CUTLERY, SIL-
VER PLATED GOODS
the best manufacture.
You will lose nothing by calling and get
prices before buying. Remember that the.
'best place to get a. good Range or Stove,
Refrigerator, Baby Carriage, or a
Monitor Oil Stove is at
,L. ‘J. courts,
MAIN‘ STREET.
lee
Cums;
Brut
Are n'o'w ready with their Stock of
stems lull SUMMER
momma
—
“
_
D
COMPRISING
MEN’S. louTHs, BOYS’ 8. CHllflilEll’S.
WHICH FOR
Elegance of Design,
Variety of Patterns,
Substantial Workmanship,
Perfection of Fit,
Have surpassed all their previous efl'orts.
' The rapid growth of their business has enabled them to introduce many
Improvements in the 'manufacture of Clothing this season, and they are
determined tomamtaln their wcll established reputation for I
F [HST-CLASS CLOTHING, °
AND LOW PRICES.
AGAINST ALL COMPETITION.
GENT’s Fusslsmus sea-2;:
THEIR STOCK OF
S“
IS UN EQUALED.
BOYS’ SHIRT WAISTS.
Latest Styles of Hatsl
AGENTS FOR
Morison & Hutchinson’s File Dress Shirts.
We respectfully solicit a careful inspection of our Goods, feeling’confi-
dent it Will be to the advantage of purchasers of I V
’ SPRING CLOTHING.
Coifistock
45 Main Street,
N orwalk,
Brothers,
Insurance Building,
South Norwalk. .
t Spring Goods! ~
We offer at Factory Prices .
Stock bridge Manures, Russel-
Coe’s Phosphate, Lister’s
Phosphate & Bone,
The Mapes
Genuine Peruvian Guano.
A full and cheap assortment of
Agricultural
Implements,
' SUCH AS
SHOVELS, SPARES, HOES, a.
PIOWSI PIIWSI FLOWS!
The Oliver Chilled Plow. ‘
One need not buy, only try. and if
it does not work as we represent,
THEN no SALE l
The celebrated
IXL SIDE HILL PLOW.
Warranted to work well. I
HORSE FLOWS, 18, 18 1-2,
19, 20 and 21, and the old
Peekskill 2 1-2 D.
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With the above assortment we do not lose sight
of the fact that it 13 time to paint, &.c., and we
claim to have the best Standard Goods that there
are In this market or country, in
Wadsworth-Martinez &L0lll1al’s
Prepared Paint,
Atlantic, JeWett’s & English White
Lead, French and American
Zine, also
Grilll’slalell Willis,
- WHICH IS
Whiter than the best White Lead.
does not blister, crack or peel oil;
has 25 per cent. more body than
White Lead, and having tested
thoroughly we can recommend it.
With these facts before you, which we can back
up, give us a call and we will please you both in
qua lty and price.
W.H.‘Sllll it.
Nos. 15 and 17 Water Street,
NORWALK, CONN.
NO More Round Shoulders
The American
a,
PATENTED.
1. This brace in its peculiar construction has all
the advantages of a. Suspender for the Pantaioons,
Shoulder Bruce and Chest Expander combined.
2. It does notdlsarrangc the shirt bosom.
:5. lrt cannot slip off the shoulder,
4. There is less strain on the button of the pan-
taloons. '
5, Each'sectlon of the pantaioons cahbc adjust-
ed lndepcndentiy.
6, By means o the back strap, a gentle or pow-
erful brace may be obtained.
7. In rainy weather the pantaloons may be rais-
fli “tom the heels Without interfering with the
ion .
In Order-Inn by Post, Send Chest Measure.
United states. Price 75c, $1.00,
Payable to M.
1. This brace in its peculiar construction has all
the advantages of :1. Chest Expander and Skirt
Supporter combined. '
_2. It expands the chest and
thn to the lungs.
3. It keeps the shoulders perfectly straight.
4. It rcllcycs back, hip, and ubdorminal organs
by supporting the entire weight of clothing from
the shoulders.
gives free respira-
5. ltis worn without any inconvenience what- i
ever and imparts new life to the wearer.
_ 6. It is valuable to children while at their stud-
ies, obllglng them to always sit erect.
Sent Post Free throu bout the
1.50, $2.00. Make Postalgorders
TO K ,
I 309 BROADWAY, cor. 34th Street, N. Y.
Comatock 31-05., Norwalk, Agents.
Mrs. W. FAWCETT,
N o. 3 James’ Block, Water St.,
0
Will exhibit some choice styles in
SPRING and SUMMER
MI LLINERY, ‘
0n and after April 14th.
Consisting of all the Leading Styles in Plain and
Fancy Straws.
Silks, Sntins, Ribbons in’ all the new Shades,
Flowers and Feathers in endless variety.
Full line of Shaded Ostrich Tips and Plumes.
MOURNING GOODS A SPECIALTY.
Lallios’ own material made up 81. Trimming 50c.
Straw llats Bleached and Pressed it) to 50 cis
Last Visit to South Norwalk.
- . Dr. s. w. FISKE,
CL.‘ IRVOYANT PHYSICIAN;
AND
HEALER, BUSINESS and TEST MEDIUM, of 30
YEARS I’itACTIC it.
_ The Doctor has been coming here every month
for the past six years and has alwus met with lib-
eral patronage and good success. Owing to his
large practice in New Haven, and other engage-
ments he will discontinue his visits to Norwalk.
All those_dcslrous ol the Doctor’s services can
consult him at the City Hotel, South Norwalk.
Monday and Tuesday, June 27th and 28th. Office
hours i’rom 9 u. m. to 9 p. m.
The Doctor can also be consulted at his office
No.".’.70 Chapel street. New Haven, from thcthh
until the 26th at 3 p. in. ct every month.
_All who need any counselor treatment are in—
vitedto cal l. The Doctor has the gill. to describe
crcry pain and secret disease at sight, and with
his vegetables medicine and Healing l’owercom-
bllled ho is enabled to cure all kinds of diseases
in a short time. The Doctor has had 30 years
experience lieu-Healer and Physician. as thou—
sauds can testify to the many astonishing cures
he has pcuormed. He makes speedy and rapid
cures lll nearly every case ll llnlle takes. All
curable cases must yield to h a mode oi treat-
ment. The success of the Doctor astonishcs the
most distinguished physicians. lIe cures when
:tllothcr treatment Iitlls,ull|l the patient is re—
stored to perfect health. The Dr.‘wns born with
naturally healing and curative powers. iiis mag.
netlc passes give power and strength to the dis-
eased organs. and with the immense numbers
that flock to his rooms, scarcely one goes away
who does not receive benellt. Ills pric s are so
reasonable that rich and poor alike can be restor-
ed to noalth , '
The Doctor also gives valuable advice on busi-
ness matters and all the'nfi'airs of'liie, both social
and finanelal, includingjourneys, lawsuits,gain's,
losses, absent friends, and great success in sc-
lectlng lucky numbers. Sittings for business at-
flursor examlnation oi the sick,$l.00. Communi-
catlous by letter upon business or health-must
contain 8-1.. age sex, a. lock of hair, and stamp.
Address Lock ox 1'256. Norwich Conn.
TAKE NOTICE.
Usc Dr. Fiske’s Valuable Liniment for man or
beast. It cannot be equalled tor the cure of ltllcu-
matlsm, Neurulgla, Spruins,Swellings,\\'cak or
till Jolnts,Coutractcrl Uords,Chappcll Hands.
Chlllblalns Sore Throat,Corns,_liunlons,Tooth-
ache, Bruises and Aches of all kinds, Rheumatic
fame in all partsor the system. It leaves the
skin soft and without irritation, and is a quick
and effectual external rcmcd '.v No one should be
without it. Price 50 cents. ‘or sale by all drug-
J. P. Bennett
Will open to-day the
Largest and Best Line of'
BUNTINGS
Ever in town, both
Plain and Lace. .
. A great drive in
I LA CE B UNTINGS.
Will not be UNDERSOLD. An elegant
Stock of
USE AND IAOE IISIE GLOVES.
A few left of that 25c. Lace Top.
Just received a splendid line of
BUT'TONS.
The Largest and Cheapest Line of
PARISOLSO SON UMBRELLAS
Ever in town, direct from the manufactories
and second profit saved. Beautiful line of
HOSIE'RY.
Another Great Drive in
DRESS ,GOODS.
Come early and see them.
Black Cashmeres and Silks,
(Warranted) a specialty. Full line of
laces,liim s,Flinges,llalions,&c.
llIULL IE8 at Low Prices.
FlIll. “NE SE BEII-‘ISETS.
THOMPSON’S GLOVE FITTING
A 50 Cents Stay for 40 Cents.
Great Bargains.
New colors in KID GLOVES. Full line
(if CALICOES, (pheap) and GINGIIAMS.
“Domestic” Popular Patter-id.
TERMS CASH.
Goods Lower than the Lowest.
.I. F. BENNETT.
19 Main Street, N 01'“ AIR, mun
WIPRANGS’
Birthday Cards ,
‘FOR SALE AT THE
GAZETTE OFFICE.
if
‘4. Go to Spencer’s
EYE GLASSES &
SPEOTAOlES,
And [get ,‘your sight pro or] fitted b the new
OPTOMETLYR. y
r*-.
a. a
>-. Eli: [AGENT FOR
Le Marc’s '
'lnl Clyilal & an Eye Glasses.
J. Spencer,
MAIN STREET, NORWALK.
H
—
TEE CELEBRATE!)
WHITE
Sewing Machine.
Best, Easiest Running, & Cheap-
estin the World. '
_ For beauty of stitch . and rapidity of motion i
is unequaled and [reigns supreme king over all
rcwmg Machines. The Company give a warrantc
for 5 years with l ach Mac-lime. supplicscorlstant-
Iv on hand. iicpalrlng done at reasonable rate.
This Machine on exhibition at 178 Main Street,
corner Plymouth Avenue.
47 JOHN H. AIKEN, Agent.
nesckford
peomtrau
Ii.
.A SPECIALTY.
Watches 3 Clocks :
JEWELRY AND SILVER. PLATED
WA is re,
SPECTACLES do EYE G LASSES.
‘At A. W. AUSTIN’S Jewelry Store
Opera. House Block, Norwalk, Conn.
Black Enameled Call BOHI‘O,
Carmine and Blue in Fallow Noll
l A. H. BYINGTON & 00.
Spring" Grads !
Completelilllenures ,
- --¢-. ,
Norwalk Chronicler