walls Coasts
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Colds are epidemic.
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A cold snap's on the way,
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The Pegasus now lands passengers at 28d
street.
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Eye glasses with gold chain lost. See ad-
vertisement. -
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Miss Ann Caulfield of Greenwich, was In
town Saturday.
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Mr. Charles S. Prowitt returned to Den-
ver, COL, yesterday.
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Friday’s fog seriously delayed steamboat
truvel on the sound.
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Old Well Lodge F. .K: A. m., city will work
the third degree to-niliht..
M.
f‘.‘-_—.“ ‘
New Haven had her first experience With
“bunco steerers" last week.
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A four year old girl in New Haven died
last week of Bright’s disease.
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The sale of the management of the Adam’s
House has not yet been consummated.
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Ovor 90,000 valentines went through the
New York city postolfice Wednesday.
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A “drunk" from Ansonia created quite a
disturbance at the city depot, Thursday
evening.
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Wm. H. Littell, employed in Cousins’ shoe
shop, died suddenly of pneumonia early
Saturday morning.
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The choir in the First Baptist church now
occupy seats behind the minister, they hav-
ing moved up front.
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W. A. White of the Danbury Item, wasin
town yesterday. He says he don’t like Nor-
walk smoking tobacco.
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Edward E. Carrington, one of the publish-
ers of the New Haven Journal and Courier
died in that city Saturday.
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George E. Scofield has been nominated by
the President as postmaster at Stamford to
succeed the late T. B. Daskam.
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The scholars Of the high school, city, have
received an invitation to attend the recep-
ticiis of Mr. and Mrs. Wulradt. ‘
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The Phalanx flag was at half mast yestcr»
day on‘account of the death of Wm. H. Lit.
tell, who was a member Of the club.
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The editorial in the Soutthorwalk Repub.
lr'canos on the railroad drop signals is well
worth reading, and deserved attention.
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Gus Franke is giving his tonsorial palace a
thorough overhauling. When completed he
will have one of the neatest in the state.
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'Whatever may be said against the new
nickels one thing is certain, they are the
’ neatcst, prettiest coins ever issued from a U.
S. mint.
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Frank Leonard was in Washington, D. C.,
on patent business, last week. Mr. J. Bclden
Hurlhut accompanied him, and both I'L—
turned Sunday.
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Ed. Bette of Colorado, has an itch to go and
“ranch it" in the valley of the Yellowstone.
Ho hesitates between this and continuing to
farm it on the plains of Pueblo.
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Mrs. Frederick Belden has gone to join
her husband in New Orleans. During their
absence Mrs. H. A. Sturges will receive her
customers at Mr. Belden’s residence.
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It is reported, with how much truth we do
not know, that six brakemen were killed
between Hartford and Harlem River on the
Consolidated road, a week ago Saturday.
.o
While attempting to part two fighting dogs
last night, Mr. Charles Snifiin had his hand
severely bitten. He was taken to Dr. Phin-
ney‘s office where the wounds were cautériz-
ed.
A new time table on the Consolidated road
went into effect .Sunday with the restora-
tion of the Washington {night gexpress.
Copies can be obtained at the depot ticket
office.
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We are indebted to Mr. George E. Bell,
of New Orleans, La., but formerly of this
town, for copies of New Orleans papers and
the programmc of the Mardi Gras Carnival'
in that city.
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Lawyer Relyea returned from the South
Friday morning. He didn’t bring back any
bride, for, as he says, “I couldn't find onc
who would have me." That is a little like
“AP—too thin.
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The Italian having moved his stock of
peanuts, &c., into his new store on the bridge
the store formerly occupied by him is being
fitted up for the occupancy of the business
Office Of the Gaza-raw.
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Two new passenger engines are being built
for the New York, New Haven and Hartford
road, one in the New Haven shops and the
other at Hartford. When they are completed
the road Will have 130 engines.
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A handsomc plate and stained glass front
is being put in the store formerly occupied
by the Italian pcsnut vender. When the
alterations are completed it will be occupied
by the Gsza’r’rn as a business ofilce.
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We dropped into the roller skating rink
Saturday afternoon and found a number of
lads and misses busily engaged in learning
the art of skating without ice. Of all places
for good, healthy amusement, the skating
Wink at the Opera House is the best.
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An error in coinage has been discoveied at
the New Orleans mint, affecting a recent
issue of ten dollar gold pieces. Thirty-five
thousand dollars were coined,fifteen thousand
of which have been put in circulation and
all of these are known to be less than the
standard value. The mistake occurred through
a faulty sample used by the assayer and
amounts to two and one half mills on the
dollar. Steps have been taken to withdraw
from circulation the coins already issued.
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Fritz Of the Republican is auth‘Ority for
the following; Monday morning a young
man from this place had anurrow escape
from being killed at the depot, city. He
jumped from a moying train and striking
the ice-coated platform slipped and fell be-
tween the same and the cars, the trucks of
the cars giving him a pretty hard thwhack.
It was a lesson that he will not sbon forget
as well as one that should be heeded by
others.
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, Real estate broker Mitchell has just effected
another large sale of real estate, it being that
of thc well known Benedict or Lockwood
_ property, situated on West avenue opposite
the residences of the ltIessrs.tBeatty, and
running through to Franklyn street. The
purchasers are four of our leading business
men,and we understand, it is their intention
to erect first-class {residences thereon.
This is a step in the right direction, and we
trust it may be our pleasure to record many
more transactions of a similar nature.
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A committee appointed by Robbie Post,
G. A. 1%., of Stamford, has investigated cer—
tain charges made by one Pettit against the
management of the Soldiers' Home at Darien
—whcre this Pettit was previously aninmate.
The committee reports “that there was no
ground for such accusation as was published
by Pettit, and that We regret that one should
make it who bore scars of the late rebellion
from service performed, and we account for
it by his being in our judgment unbalanced
in mind from the severe wound in his head.
That the Horne is well- conducted, and an
. honor to the State, and a credit to those
having charge of it, and we find no cause to
complain Of its management."
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Thursday is Washington’s birthday.
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Furnished rooms wanted. See adv.
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“Uncle John” Collins is convalescr nt.
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Mrs. Julia Beers is visiting in Bethe].
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Twu pleasant days in succession. Graciousl
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Mr. Edward Wilcoxson has returned from
Texas.
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Miss Myra York, city, is visiting friends in
Jersey City. '
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Mrs. George G. Bishop is very ill with
pneumonia.
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Boy wanted to learn the printer’s trade.
Apply at this ofiice. '
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Mr. and Mrs. Frank Curtis have returned
from their wedding trip.
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The stock of the defunct Democrat will
soon he sold at auction.
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The balmy air of Sunday induced many a
spark to give his girl a sleigh ride.
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Several N orwalk parties went to Hartford
t ) attend the funeral of ex-Governor Jewell.
o
Master Willie Bishop broke the thumb of
his right hand while playing “shinny,” Sat-
urday. ‘
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Mr. Edward Avery, of Vista, has accepted
a position as apprentice in Charles Miller’s
shop.
OM
“ Steve" Brady ,is having a tasty covering
of wall paper put on his “corner” in Gliucs’
store.
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The annual meeting of the Norwalk Iron
Works Company will be held Friday at
2 p‘. m. A
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Mrs. J. Mason Carter and family will oc-
cupy the “Old Maid Belden" place the cou-
ing spring.
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Several Norwalk sleighing parties rode to
tamford during the fine sleighing of Tucs-
day evening.
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Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Mallory having re-
turned from their bridal trip are comfortably
settled in town.
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Adelegation from New Canaan’s G.A.R.
Possvisited Doughss Fowler Post, city, last
Tuesday evening.
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It is reported that the Hungerfords are
breaking up house keeping preparatory to
leaving town.
We. V
Miss Mamie Riley is visiting friends’in,
New York. She will soon go to Danbury for
a month's visit.
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A sign in the door of one of our largest
dry goods houses reads, “Brussles carpet 65
cents a yard.”
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The New Canaan railroad is using one 0}
the Consolidated‘s locomotives, their own be
ing in the repair shop. ~
+~O
A lady by the name of Hoyt fainted in the
waiting room of the Danbury & Norwalk
depdt one day last week.
. .
Mr. Stephen Olmstcad who serious illness
was chronicled in the Gaxa'r'rn last week, is
still alive but is no better.
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Charles F. Raymond, Esq., is within two
months of being eighty years old. His has
becn‘a long and eventful life.
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Sunday was a clear day. We have so few
of that kind now-a-days that we feel im-
pelled to make an item of it.
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The light of the Stamford fire was plainly
seen in this locality and a few Norwalkers
went over on the 10 p. m. train.
Rcv. Augustus Beard, D. D., of Syracuse,
N. Y., was in town Saturday morning. He
starts for Europe next Saturday.
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Comstock’s tastily arranged show window
attracted considerable attention Saturday.
It was the work oer. John Camp.
Mr. DeWitt Grumman, a son of Sylvester
Grumman, died yesterdafiof hemorrhage of
the lungs produced by heavy lifting.
0
Our copy of the Danbury Item was upside
down this week. How’s this, “Will” l’
Hope you‘re not standing on your head.
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A bunch of keys was lost on our village
streets Saturday. The finder will be liberally
rewarded by leaving them'at this office.
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Station agent Curtis has had a wire nctting
erected at his ticket window in the D. «b N.
R. R. depot to kecp outsiders from reaching
in.
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The Blind Men gave a fine concert Friday
evening, and we are sorry they were not
better patronized. They were good in every
respect.
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Rev. Wm. H. Thomas of the 2d M. E.
church, occupied the pulpit of the Congre-
gational church, city, Sunday morning and
evening.
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Resolutions authorizing administration on
the estates of William Marvin and Platt F.
Raymond of this town, were passed in the
State Senate Thursday.
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A spacial meeting of Phoenix Engine 00.
will he held this evening to take suitable ac-
tion upon the death of their fellow member,
DeWitt C. Grumman.
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Attention is called to James S. Earle‘s auc-
tion sale at his “littlc store around the cor-
ner." Sec advertisement, and if you want
bargains attend the sale.
. .
According to the Gladbrook (Iowa) Cour.
fer, the Pullman Car company “charges bc-
tween the Missouri river and Denver for a
single birth, $5.” Now, how much for
twins ?
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The skating rink will continue this week
on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday even-
ings and Saturday afternoon. On Thursday,
Washington’s birth day, agrand matinee will
be given. ’
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We have been sh -wn a sample copy of the
Gladbrook (Iowa) Conrz‘er, W. F. Winn ed-
itor and publisher. It is a neat, newsy
sheet and seems to contain about all that a
newspaper should.
The Danbury News is authority for the
statement that the Pegasus will be taken off
the route the first Of April in order to be
painted and over hauled. The steamer Sig-
nus will take her place meanwhile.
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The Meriden Weekly Republican says :—
Friends in this city have received word
from Mr. Howard Bette, of Norwalk, is on
the road to complete recovery from his recent
illness, which at one time was feared would
terminate fatally.
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The Court of Common Plans at Bridgeport
on Thursday, were occupied with the case
of Abner J.‘Mosman as. Charles B. Sanford.
This case is an action of trespass and dispute
of title regarding a division fence. The par-
ties reside here in Norwalk.
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Theodore J. Daskam, Postmaster at Stam-
ford, died in that place early Thursday morn-
ing, after a lingering illness. He was
appointed by President Lincoln in 1861, and
“served continuously to the time of his death.
He was prominent in all matters of local
interest, and the news of his death was re-
ceived with profound sorrow.
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We were slightly in error last week in our
item concerning the removal of the snow
piled in the roads by the horse railroad com-
pany. We then stated that it was being
done at the expense of the town, Whereas we
should have said borough. It was an elopsua
pencilh', and we now make the amends honor-
able. though the-article has had the effect we
intended, viz., an inquiry by the public
generally as to the right of the company to
thus blockade ourstreets. «In this-connection
it may be well to note what a correspondent
has to say in another column.
A freight car on the D. 8:. N. railroad ran
Off the track at the South Norwalk depot
Thursday morning. No particular damage
was done.
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Mr. and Mrs. Olin S. Youngs received their
valentine last Wednesday morning.in the
shape of an eight-pound baby boy. Mother
and son are doing finely. '
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Through the courtesy of the Stamford
Advocate we were enabled to furnish the
public with an extra on Thursday, giving an
account of the Stamford fire.
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As a matter of precaution, would it not be
wise to have the horses hitched to the steam
fire engine on nights when the wheeling is
rendered so bad by heavy snow falls? The
Stamford fire suggests the inquiry.
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W, B, Glines has on exhibition i his
brother's store two finely executed uter-
colors. One is a picture of the late Mrs. D.
B. Stout of South Norwalk and the other of
Professor Johnson’s little boy. They are
exceedingly well done and are life like rep—
resentations.
walk Saturday, bearing the rcmalns of thc
late cx-Governor Morgan. The train was
delayed several hours by a smash-up of
freight trains at Mamarcneck.
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Tho, New York, New Haven 8:. Hartford
Railroad Company will build a new brick
(spot at Southport during the coming season,
similar to the one at Falrfield. The con-
tracts have already been given out.
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‘A Mr. Lass'ng, of this town, who was
employed in the Collender factory, lost a
lot of valuable tools in Wednesday’s fire.
Only about a week ago he had purchased $25
worth of new tools, and those were also lost.
Several other Norwalk parties were similarly
unfortunate.
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A brakeman on the D. 85 N. R. R. on
Tuesday had his hand badly crushed while
coupling cars at South Norwalk. Three of
his fingers were broken, but, with commend-
able pluck, he wanted to go to work again
Wednesday, saying he could couple cars with
the other hand. ‘ '
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Tho young ladies of the Congregational
church gave an exceptionally fine supper and
entertainment Wednesday evening, at the
Opera House. The night was stormy, but a
large number were present» and thoroughly
enjoyed the occasion. We hear the ladies
netted over $100. Glad of it and only sorry
it wasn't more.
Something from the City.
Mayor Cunningham was able to induce the
Court of Common Pleas to excuse him from
doing jury duty. '
Next Wednesday evening the “Chickens,"
a branch of the “ Old Hen Club," known Of
late as the “ Little L'Hammock Club," will
sit at table in the City Hotel. Covers will
be provided for eighteen members. It is
understood Druggist Stillson will Open his
mouth, first with instructions as to the future
conduct of members, second as to the bill of
fare.
President R. H. Rowan, of the Second
National, it is said, charges the illness from
which he is recovering to a cold draft, re-
ceived without premium, and which he
would like to get rid of by discount on first
rate collateral. ' '
Ex-Mayor Hanford thinks the GAZETTE
Exrna's account of losses by the billiard fac-
tory fire in Stamford are not overestimated.
Drop signalsl—rightly named. The two
near the railroad bridge here have caused no
less than three brakemen to drop rather un-
ceremoniously within a fortnight.
A big dose of laudanum failing to carry
out John A. Comstock’s idea of quick sui-
cide, he resorted to the rope principle at his
home in Springwood, and failed in that also
Dr. Bohannan was sent for, pumped the
laudanum out of him, and Comstock now
feels like the man who said, “ When I try to
drown myself again, it will when the water
is warmer.” ' . .
Detective Taylor Of Bridgeport was here
Friday, looking, it is said, for clues to the
murderer of Mrs. Brush inStratford. And,
by the way, the trial of Delia Gilbert,
port tO-day. .
It was a little funny during the late ice
period to observe that some members of the
City Council who had had 9 good deal to say
about keeping sidewalks clear, slipped up, or
rather down, themselves, on ice in front of
their own premises.
At a meeting of members Of the Congrega-
tional Church, held Wednesday evening, it
was voted; 83 to 49, to accept the resignation
of Rev. Homer N. Dunning, the same to take
effect on the first day, either of April or May,
at the option of the pastor, in either event
his salary to be continued to the first of May..
Miss Nina Comstock has produced several
fine specimens Of painting on velvet and
canvas. They are original, representing
various subjects, and are much admired by
persons Of. taste in this city who have seen
them. Ex-Mayor Hanford has purchased
Miss Comstock's latest production—a piece
representing natural flowers.
Douglas Fowler Post will indulge in a bean
bake at Military Hall tonorrow night.
At the Union School meeting Monday
night, Feb. 12, His Honor Mayor Cunning-
ham presiding, the district debt was reported
to be $21,150, that interest at the rate of five
and five and one-half per cent, amounting
yearly to $1,050, was paid on it, and that
repairs, insurance, and incidental expenses
swelled that sum to $81,600. To cover this
amount, the meeting voted to lay a tax of
three and one-half mills. Another meeting
will be held Feb. 21, to take measures for
creating a sinking fund for the final payment
of the debt.
Alex. Swords, formerly of this city, died
in Newark last week, aged about fifty years.
There are a few families in the city who
take a pleasure in clearing their gutters and
walk from snow, while the majority seem to
care little about it, and still less for the law
in regard to it.
The trains on the Consolidatedjlroad were
somewhat detained on Saturday afternoon by
an accident to a;freight train at Mamaroneck.
The New York Life Insurance Co.
The officers of this well known company
have every reason to be proud of their thirty-
eighih annual statement. The income for
the past year was nearly twelve millions of
dollars, and the payments to policy holders
over six millions. The cash assets at the
first of the ycar foot up the magnificent sum
of $0,800,396.82, while the surplus at' 4 per
cent. is over seven millions of dollars, and by
the standard Of this state is estimated at ten
millions. During 1882 the amount of pre-
miums received increased $1,100,000 over the
previous year, and the interest on investments
$365,000. The excess of income over expen-
dlturcs was $3,788,508.25. This is entirely.
due to the marked financial ability displayed
by the Company’s Ofilcers in making invest-
ments. The average ratc Of interest now
being received by the Company upon its se-
curities is about 5% per cent., an extraordinary
high rate in these days of low interest. th
the market value of the securities is ub'out
two millions in excess Of their cost. As
showing the rapid and at the same time con-
servative growth of the Company, it may-
be stated that on January, 1872, the assets
were $18,595,817, while the insurance in
force was $113,154,809; on January 1, 1883,
the assets were $50,000,898, and the amount
of insurance in force $171,415,097. During
the some time it has paid almost eighteen
millions for death losses. and the total pay-
ments to policy holders were $0,250,777.06.
These are stupendous figures. and show at
once that the officers of the company are
fully equal to the responsibilities of their
position, and that the public will always
recognize integrity. and skillful management,
especially where life insurance companies are
concerned. Mr. Morris Franklin, who has
so long and so ably presided over the for-
tunes of the Company, Mr. William H. Beers
the vice-president and actuary, and Mr.
Theodore M. Banta,|thc cashier, deserve and
will no doubt receive the 'congratulatlons of
their sixty thousand policy holders.—-Ncw
York Journal of Commerce, February 10th.
A special train passed through South Nor-'
charged with that crime, begins in Bridge- .
Fairfield County ltems.‘
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REDDI N G.
Last Wednesday, ‘Rev. W. J. Jennings
attended from the house of Mr. J. H. Meeker,
the funeral of Mr. Joshua F. Chapman, who
died near Benniugton, Vt., on the preceding
Sunday, aged 50 years. Mr. Chapman was
a native, and for many years a resident of
West Bedding. He was engaged for some
time in the wire business, and then removed
to New Haven. A short time ago he entered
the employment of a firm engaged in send.
ing lumber near Bennington, Vt. He was
caught in the‘machinery of the mill and re-
ceived such severe injuries that he soon
died. He was greatly esteemed. In early
life be united with’ the Congregational
church here, and was for a series of years
superintendent of its Sunday school. A
large number of his old acquaintances at-
tended his funeral. The interment was in
Umpawaug cemetery.
The Winter term of the Lonetown school
closedlast Friday. The next term under
the same teacher, Miss Jennie Agnew Of
Bethel, commenced the following Monday.
WILTON.
Last Wednesday the friends and relatives
of Mr. Wm. D. Gregory gathered at his house
to pay the last sad tributc to his memory.
The Rev. Frank Thompson ofiicisted, and
‘at 2:30 p. In. his body was committed to the
grave. - At 2 p. m. the officiating minister
united in marriage _Miss Anna M., eldest
daughter Of the deceased, to Mr. George N.
Pike of Southpor. It was the wish of Mr.
Gregory, many times expressed during his
illness, that the wedding should not be
postponed by any accident that might hap-
pen tO himself. Accordingly by the side of
the dead, the two were joined together. Mr.
Edwin Gregory eldest son of the deceased
will spend some few days in town before re-
turning to Binghamton, ,
On Friday evening the Littlg Sanford
gregarional Lecture room. Owing to the un-
pleasant statc of the weather the attendance
was small. The Division, however, cleared
expenses. ‘
Mr: Brarty Sturges has bought the place
where Mr. George Betta lived.
The Rev. I. C. Sturges of Kent, Litch-
field county, was in town last week visiting
his parents. -
Miss Lizzie Ogden has left town for a visit
of a few weeks.
Miss Maltby of Northampton, Mass” is
visiting Miss Miranda Merwin. C. N. X.
BETHEL.
A neck-tie sociable, was held in the Lee-
ture room of the Congrepational church last
"Wednesday evening. Everybody present
had a new neck-tie, and the gentlemen had
to treat the lady holding the necktie corres-
ponding with his to oysters, ice cream, and
red lemonade. The usual petrified sandwich
was'absent, and all present had a good time,
and a square meal.
Rev. G. M. Wilkins of Newt‘n, preached
in the St. Thomas church, Wednesday even-
ing last.
St. Valentine’s day passed off quietly. In
fact it generally does.
Miss Bcna Rodemcyer, and,the AriouAGlee
Club will sing in a concert at Stepney,
Thursday evening. _ '
The Methodist and Congregational churches
held a union prayer meeting last evening in
the Methodist church.
Elmwood girls amuse themselves by slid-
ing down hill in barrels. Miss Matty Bald-
win of‘that place was made unconscious by
a barrel upsetting and throwing-her out one
day last week, while indulging in this line
of sport. .
Miss Dollie Kyle of Waterbury, is visiting
at John McGregor'a.
Back pension to the amount of $924 has
been received by Mr. G. W. Wheeler.
Fred Fritz, foreman over the making do-
partment of G. C. Millard's factory, had his
back quite severely‘ scolded, one day last
week.
A Chinese laundry is to happened in the
upper story of D. G. Hubbell’s building on
Center street, by a Mr. Ling Lee. Ling Ltc
is young and handsome, and it remains to
be seen what success he will meet with.
Miss Emma Rodemoyer of Canaan, is in
town visiting her brother, Editor Rodemeycr.
Mr. Albert Beers and wife of Norwalk,
were in town over Sunday.
The town pump opposite thc Ledger ofiice,
is sadly in need of repair. If it is allowed
to remain in its present condition, its patrons
will have to take advantage of the license
law, or go dry.
Co. A's ball didn’t come of! last Wednes-
day evening as advertised. The molstness of
the weather was the cause.
“Trial by Jury" is the opera which will
be produced soon, by the Congregational
choir. It is a good entertainment, and de-
serves a large audience. Further particulars
'in the Future.
Several sizing machines have been put into
the factory Of G. ,C. Millard 8: Co. The
slzers do not approve of, these machines, and
consequently it causcd a turn-Out Wednes-
day. It has been satisfactorily settled, and
the men arelat work again. ‘
“Those are the times that tryes men’s
souls,” especially when a man gets up in the
morning whcn the theremometer is below
zero, and finds it has snowed all night, and
that there is about six feet of snow on the
ground, and he .has to dig paths all around
the house, and a half acre of clothes line.
S.
WESTPORT.
Mr. Walter Banks has been seriously ill
for several weeks. '
. Onion men are having a sorry time of it.
In the fall they housed their crop with the
idea that after winter was over prices would
advance. Their hopes has not as yet been
gratified and they are shipping for prices not
a whit higher than when cold weather set in.
Telephone wires between here and Norwalk
during the week have been out of order to
the annoyance of many patrons.
Mr. Warren Rogers, who left the employ
of the Saugatuck M'f’g Company with their
best wishes and only because they desired
to curtail expenses, is about'to set up burri-
He is a skilled mechanic of many years ex-
perience, and will make his first venture in
the cosey shop of Messrs. King &. Saxton.
The light from the Stamford fire, Wednes-
day evening, was distinctly seen here, “if
the Gamma extra, containing a full account
Of the conflagration, was received and read
on Thursday.
Mr. Frank Elwood, for making paths with
his plow after the late deep snow, is entitled
to the thanks of residents on King, Wright
and Church streets.
The horse cars were able to make their
regular trips during the vexed snow and ice
period. -
The credit which Norwalk, Bridgeport and
Stamford schools receive by reason of atten-
dance of boys and girls residing-here, dimin-
ishes the cnedit to which Westport should be
entitled, and which, for apparent reasons, she
fails to attain and keep. The importance of
doing something by which these seekers after
knowledge may be kept at hams to pursue
study, may be shown by the expense some
forty pupils incur by going out of town. On
an average they pay $9 per quarter, includ-
ing railroad commutation, or $86 per year,
an aggregate of $1,440. These amounts are
willingly met in the belief that the outside
advantages offered are superior to the home
article, which, as matters now stand is true.
But call on the parents of these scholars to
expend one quarter Of $1,440 a year to im-
prove home schools, Or to establish a Union
Graded School, among us, and vcry likely,
they would, as they have often donc in the
past, opposethc-paym'cnt as enormous, and
growl should advocates urge tho adoption of
the measure.
When spring opens Mr. N. S. Kellogg will
commence building an clegant dwelling on a
plot adjoinining that of Mr. B B. Williams.
Miss Kate Hill, of Saugatuck, has gone as
nurse to a New Haven hospital.
Orators gave an entertainment in the Con-'
ness for himself as a button manufacturer»
Mr. George Burr Smith of Saugatuck, is
building a large addition to his house in that
place. g .
Mr. Hubbell, of tkc firm Of Hubbcll &
Bradley. Saugatuck, has, during the past
winter, earned the thanks of many pedes-
trians by the generous use of his snow-plow.
A Farmer’s 'Conventiou, under the auspices
of the Green’s Farms Club will be held
Thursday, in the school house, near the
depot. 'l‘hc Wilton Club are expected to be
present.
The J niou Evaporatiug Company, at the
head of which Mr. Abel Brent has several
times been spoken of as manufacturing anew
sugar pan, is said to have a capital stock of
$200,000. Messrs. Miller and Landon
Ketchum, and W. E. Allen are directdrs.
“PAUL-"
W
A wreckingntrain“ passed through South
Norwalk Sunday, bearing the debris of the
freight cars wrecked at Mamaroneck Saturday
morning.
m. _.
A Fellowship Meeting will be held in the
Congregational Church, Westport, on next
Thursday, Feb. 22d, at 10:30 a. m., closing at
8:30 p. in. All the churches of tho Fairficld
West Consociction have been invited, and c
large attendance is anticipated. It is expect-
ed that the following programme will be
carried out:
Devotional services 10:30 to 11 a. m. A
sermon by Rev. W. H. Holman, of South-
port, 11 to 12 m.
A collation will be served at noon.
following tOplc will be discused in thc after
noon: “The converting power Of the church';
what it is, and how secured ?” This will be
opened by Rev. B. J. Relyea, in a short
address. The meeting will be conducted by
Rev. S. J. M. Merwin of Wilton.
Rev. FRANK THOMPSON, Committee.
List of Unclaimed Letters remaining in
the Post Office at Norwalk, Conn., Febru-
ary 17th, 1883. '
_Austin, Bennie; Clancy, Ellen; Dunbar, Car-
rrc: Gray, Mrs. Polly; Johnston. W. George;
Kelly, Mrs. II. E.; Moore. Mrs. Eleanor; Morris,
Michael; Mathewson, Minnie; Olmstead, Miss
Lottie; Nash. Geo. Junior; Spaulding,Gco. IL;
Turrell, John G. W.; Vorlln. John; Wldmcr.
Johann B.; Warren. Mrs. L. W ; White,bfnnson.
Attest. CHAS. OLMSTEAD, P. M.-
__.._‘.
Always avoid harsh purgativc pills. They
first make you sick and then leave you con-
stipated. Carter’s Little Piver‘Pills regulate
the bowels and make you well. Dose, one
pill; sold by J. G. Gregory & CO.
.___.—_
Horsford’s Bread Preparation
ADDS TEN PER CENT TO THE VALUE
of flour. The eminent Barton LIEBIG. the
greatest chemist in the world, says: “It is
certain that the nutritive value Of flour will
be increased ten per cent. by the addition of
your Bread Preparation, and the result is
precisely the same as if the fertility of our
wheat fields had been increased by that
amount. What a wonderful result is this I"
.____.___
Webster, the lexicographer, defines Ca-
tarrh to be, "a discharge of fluid from the
mucous membrane, especially of the nose,
fences, and bronchial passages, caused by a
cold in the head. It is a disease common
alike to all classes of society. Unlike anordl-
nary cold, it cannot be cured by family rome-
dics, but requires an antidote from the ranks
of matcn'c mdt‘ca. The preparation so uni-
versally known under the name of Ely’s
Cream Balm is asovereign, unfailing cure for
Catarrh. It is neat, pleasant yet thoroughly
efficacious remedy. “-I have been troubled
with Cstarrh so badly," writes B. F. Leips-
ner, A. M., of Red Bank. N. J ., “for several
years that it seriously affected my voice. I
tried various remedies without relief. One
bottle of Ely’s Cream Balm did the work.
My voice is fully restored and my head feels
better than for years.” 50 cents only. 2t8
_____.__
LIST OF PATENTS
lesson from the United States Patent Office for
the week ending February 13th. 1888,!“ the
. State of Connecticut, furnished as from the
oflce “John 3. Boris, Solicitor of Patents,
New Haven, Conn. '
A. B. BeamNew HavenMefal planing machine
H. 0‘ Beardsley & J. M. Hopson, New Haven,
Grate cleaner.
C..Birkloy & H_. 8. Lord, assignor to Hartford
Sanitary Plumbing 00., Harttord. water closet
valve.
R.P. Gallic, Hartford, Combined instrument
for surveying, the.
A. I". Glacssncr. Meridcn, Hanging lamp,
J.E. Langdon, Torrlngton, Cartridge loading
implement. ‘
L. S. Lewis, Rookvllle, Fountain non.
K. A. Mueller, New Haven, Bed-bottom.
Same, Bed stead.
, W. J. Meyers, Hartford. Bedstead.
I. E. Palmer. Middletown. Hammock, 2 patents
It. B. Buggies, Windsor, Beer~pump.
%. IV‘Vbsisladetu, To’rringttons. Vehicle. 0
. , or en ,ass nor 0 or out o 0' Ne
Haven, Carl‘ket lid crftcb. g ' w
' W. Scrantonmsslgnor to Sargent d; Cos, New
Haven. Door bell.
A. D. Shattuck. Granby. Stretcher frame.
E. Thom son, New British, Electra magnetic
retarding evrce. -
DESIGNS
F.Welton Bil-min barn assi nor to L. Kra s
t 00., Correct. 8 ’ g u
P”
' Absolutely,Bure.
This powder never varies. A marvel of port”:
strength and wholesomeness. More economical
than the ordinary kinds. and cannot be sold in
competition with the low test, short weight,alum
or p osphate powders. Bold only in cans. Ror-
AL BAKING Pownnu., 106 Wall st.. L . Y.
AME rs
.......
R EAR I.|‘ .
1“ MM Terrarium. ... .
WASHINGi'bBLEACEENG
II HARD OI SOFT. HOT IIR 00“) WATER.
SAVE! LABOR. TIME and SOAP AMAZ-
INGLY. and gives universal satisfaction.
No family, rich or poor should be without it.
Sold by all Grocers. BEWARE of imitations
well designed to mislead. Pmm is the
ONLY SAFE labor-saving compound, and
always bears the above symbol, and name of
JAMES ram NEW YORK.
For Sale.
A House on Elm Street. ;
Rooms. gas and water in the house
Will be sold very cheap. Half pu
money can remain on mort age. Enqnir
- ltf MART N MORRIS.
12
chase
of
For»Sale or to Let.
N ICE'HOUSE on Union Avenue, of lsrooms,
with Borough Witter, Gas and Furnace, ex-
cellent well of water. Also Apples, Pears and
Grapeo_tn abundance. Lair 6 garden, barn, do.
Possessron Agni 1st, 1883. crmo moderate.
5:1 nquire of CHAS. T. LEONARD.
New Milch 'Cows.
T W0 or three for sale. Enquire of
till C
HAS. 0. name. '
Take Notice!
Fine Grocerie- Cheap.
Flour, Feed, Grain, &c.
Goods First-Class and always Fresh. Ftoanrom
856. to $1 .25 per bait; bite Elm-C Sugar.
1 I lbs for 81; good extra 0 Sugar, 1 3 lbs. for 8|;
A No.1 Granulated Sugar, 95‘ tom“; Carolina
Rice 71:. per lb; Babbitt’s Soc , “to. or 4 cakes
for 25cm c trill line of Soaps ncludlug a large
56 cake, or 6 for a quarter . Splendid Odong'rcn
from 40 to 80¢. per lb.; Eng. Breakfast Tea at
801:. r 1b.; flue Gunpowder Tea at 45c. perm;
first—c astapan Tea at 40. 00 & 80c. perlb; a
very fine Uncolored Jan.“ 800. per 1b.; a. lplen.
did Mixed Tea at timer 6 Inc. for $1 . A New
Discoverymlcxnuln Bolsllln Colce at 30¢.
per lb. not introduced into this country ; of the
very finest tiavor,rar ahead of all others. The
only store in town that keeps ft. The very best
Java Colon, at 25¢. per lb. Cr'ockory, Yankee
Notions, Dry Goods. Ladies’ o Gents’ Underwear.
Rib and Sousa e 1 Super lb; Bhouldorsteck 12c
Round stock 80.; Sirloin stock I 60.; Porter-
houso stock 1 8c. per lb. No Texas beer, remem-
ber. _ Goods promptly delivered to any pcrtot‘ the
town. Terms strictly cash.
JOHN GREENWOOD 54 Beldcn ave , head of
Franklin Ave.
The--
GO ‘GO GOI
TO‘
_ ii iii ’
Special 332ng
They are ofi'eringfor the next 30days.
3 cases Best PRINTS, at 5a., worth
8c.
Case best GINGHAMS 9c.,‘former
price 150. '
5 bales SHEETING from 5e. up.
A large line of PLAID DRESS
GOODS, from.7c. up.
The cheapest line of TOWELS and
TABLE LINEN ever shown in
Norwalk. ‘ .
Just received a new lot of Ladies’
MUSLIN UNDERWEAR very
cheap.
All kinds of Winter Goods sold
without regard to cost to make room
for Spring Stock.
A job lot of Silk and Satin DOL-~
MANS from $10 up.
Special Bargains in
Brussels Carpets r
at 650., and 750., former price $1.
A large line of
Ingrain Carpets
of all grades, at wholesale prices
until inventory.
N o Humbug l
scnted.
Scofield & Hoyt,
N0. 3 Gazette Building.
Prices as reprc
IMPORTANT '
TO THOSE WHO WISH TO PURCHASE
ii I]
I have been engaged in the man-
I
ufacture of Confectionery about six
months and selling at wholesale
only, but now, through the urgent
request of many friends I have
opened a candy.dopartment in my
Store, whoreI shall sell at whole-
sale and retail, Confectionery in
every variety of my own manufac-
ture, which I will guarantee pure
and unadulterated. Not as cheap
as some cell it in Town, but as
reasonable asPure Sugar Candy can
be sold. I People do not realize the
depraved character 013 some of the
Candy sold throughout this country.
Much of it is made out of term alba
or white clay with enough gum to
stick it together. enough sugar. to
sweeten it, and enough coloring
matter to make it look gay.
Ihave also the usual line of Toy
Books and holiday publications.
Omarbome, 5 different kinds, ran g-
ing in price from 50c to $1.00. A
beautiful line ofBoa: Paper. Diaries
for 1883 in endless variety ranging
in price from 10c to $3.00, and
every thing in the smoking line.
Very Respectfully,
S. K. STANLEY.
No. 43 Wall st.
Norwalk, Dec. R8. 1882.
O
Ham,
New Haven.
Smoked
' Corner Wall and Water
Telephone call 4.
In almost endless variety, and at
We have a
Clzt~ "—4-. ._ _~
Sperm/.85 Barnes Breakfast Bacon, ' “
Dried Beef,
Watch and Clock Repairing andJobbin
thoroughly, done, at
can K g o N . s
. -- BUTTER! ‘
r E A 5 AND COFFEE r
A SPECIALTY :
wur Match Teas with anyone in Price or clip:
Hot Water ready at all times.
Syrups and Molasses of all , Grades.
Smoked. and. Dried. Fish.
Cut to order.
‘6
‘6 ‘6
Tongue.
The Largest Stock of
' firmwares.
[STRICT OF NORWALK,s e.Probatc Court,
February 8th,A. D.,1883.
Estate ,0! CYRENE DANN, late of Norwalk,
in said District.doceased. ‘
The Court of Probate for the District or Nor-
walk bath limited and allowed six monthsfrom
the date hereof for the Creditors of said Estate to
exhibit their-claims for settlement. Those who
neglecttopresont therraccountsmro erlylttest-
ed within said time, Will be debarrc a recovery.
All poreonsindebted to and Estate orcrequestcd
to mnkcimmedmte ayment to
3:7 WIL 1AM E. DANN, Executor.
ISTRICT OF N ORWALK,ss. ProbaseCourt,
1) February 7th. A. D. 1883. .
Estate of SARAH L. STEELE. late of Middle-
bury, in the State of Vermont. deceased.
The Court of Probate for the District of Nor-
walk, hath limited and allowed six months from
the date hereof for the creditors of said estate.
to exhibit theirclarms forsettlement. Those who
neglect to present their accounts prop'erlysttest-
ed within said time, will be debarred a. recovery,
All personsrndehted to saldestate are requested
to makeimmedratepayment to - _ . '
Administrator.
3t“! JOSEPH C. ltANDLE,
ISTRICT OF N OEWALK, ss. Probate Court.
February 15th 1883.
Estate of POLLY MARIA MEEKER, late of
Norwalk, in said District, deceased.
The Court of Probate for the District of No:-
walk. hathlimitod and allowed six months from
the date hereafter the Creditors of said Estate
to exhibit theirclaimst‘or settlement. Those who
neglect to presenttheirncoountsmreporly attest-
ed, within said time will bedebnrred a. recovery.
All personsindebted to said Estate are requested
to makoimmediato pa mentto . .
3w AUBELIUS J. EEKEK, Administrator.
farmer or NORWALK ss. Probate cont
February 19th, A. D.,1 .
lsfatoof OLAEINDA F. AYRES, late of New
Consumin sold District, deceased. .
‘ Onnnnln- That the Administrator exhibit his
Administration account to this court for adjust-
manna: the Probate Oilcc in Norwalk, on the 2d
day ot March, 18!, at 9 o’clock. forcnoon; and
that all persons lntcrcstod in said estate may bc
notfflcd thcreof, the Administrator will cause
this ordcs to be published in a nowspapcrprintcd
in Fairficld County, and post a copy thereof 6n
the sign-post in said New Canaan, ncorcss no
place where no accessed last dwelt. at ions: to.
days before scld2d day of March. 1883.
nap ASA B. WOODWAM, Judge.
Tax Collector’s Sula.
OTICE is hereby given that the under-signed
Collector of Taxes, under and by virtue o
a certain tax warrant, duly executed and signed
by proper authority and directed to the under-
I gned, commanding him to levy and collect of
DAVID BERNARD
and other persbns named in the rate book,on the
list to said warrant annexed, their several pro-
portions of the sum total as therein stated, stud
sum being a tax or assessment laid upon the as-
sessment ist made in 1880 by the Inhabitants of
the town of Norwalk, regularly and legally as-
sembled, to wit, on the 16th day of December, A.
D.. 1880. met for the purpose of'provrdrng for the
indebtedness of said town ,levrcs upon the follow-
ing described real estate of said David Bernard
situated in townof N orwalk. on the Wilson Road.
oo-called, being sixty feet (60) front and rear and
three hundred and twelve feet in depth, and
bounded as follows, to witz-Northerly. westerly
and southerly by land 0: Charles F. Sherwood,
and easterl by the Wilson Road.
And 1 she lsell at Public Auction ,on the preml -
ces,herernbefore described,on the 27th day of April
A. D., 1883, at 10 o’clock, a. m., so much
thereof as will raise the sum of sixty-eight cents,
that berng the proportion of the said Davrd
Bernard, or the sum total in said list,together
witu he char es of le . sale to
t g GEORGE
B. ST. JOHN.
Tax Collector, List 1880.
Dated at Norwalk. February 10th. A.D.1883. 3t8
, 0. ESKELSEN
Has removed to Lyneo’ Bl ock,Watcr ss.,and
having a full stock of machinery is prepared to
Make and Repair all kinds of
Boots, Shoes. the.
Re akin a S eeialty; done by machine in
pines;I of pgg orpnail. Work done neatly and
cheaply. Give me a. call. 1y'l
For Sale.
18 to 20 tons—Of Good Hay.
Apply to r. 51'. JOHN LOCKWOOD .
tf
PINKEYE
POSITIVELY cuanp. nsn
Weston’s Condition Powder Food
Double the dose and mix in each food until cured.
‘ When too sick to eat drench same as Colic.
It is a FeedMixture to Condition animals without
. Arsenic. _
NO Poison in it. No Saltperre. No Antimony.
No Room. No Arsenic. . No Sulphur.
Frees them from BOTS and it ORMS.
Frees Hogs and Pigs from Worms.
Frees Cattle from Worms.
Frees Cows from Milk Fever or
Garget, _
Frees Hans and Chickens from Worms.
It; makes Hens Lay Eggs.
By its use you can raise all chickens hatched.
Frees them from Cholera.
Frecsand keeps them from roupe.
Men, Women and Children take it.
For Worms and Kidney Complaints 3 taaspoonfnl
night and morning, mixed in water.
The American Society for the Prevention of Cru-
elt to Animals:—
Headquarters, 4th Ave.. cor. 23d Streetisu
New York, Dec. 31st, .
Dear Sir :—-We have pleasure in recommendrn
your American Medicinal Horse and CattleFoo ,
and hope it will eventually come into general use.
It hasbeen used in our stable With satisfactory re-
sults. Yours respectfully, HENRY BEECH,
Tnos. W. HARTFIELD, Supt. Pres‘.
Highland Stock Farm, Lee, Berk shire 00., Mass.
October 11, 1882.
MB. J. W. WESTON,-—Dcar Sir :—Hav1ng used
your American Medicinal Horse and Cattle Food,
and found it useful, I desire you to send me one
barrel,‘200 pounds. This must be your best quali-
ty of extra strength. I shall take pleasure In
recommending the article to my neighbors and
friends. Will send check on receipt of goods.
Enclosed pleased find check for the 50 ound bgg.
Yours truly, ELIZUR S 1TH,
President Smith Paper 00.
Sold by all feed dealers.
Depot, 168 Bleeckerstreet, N. Y.
Wholesale and retail by the case or barrel,
Bv RAYMON' D BOTHERS.
Flam. Grain,Fecd,ctc.,So. Norwalk, Conn. 3m3
A Fatal Panic!
Has just occurred among the Dishcs.
B. S. BLASGER.
has decided to sell off his entire
stock of _ .
CrOckery Ware
At Very Reduced Prices,
through next month, beginning
'1‘ UESDAY, JANUARY 9th.
Now is the time to buy fine
French China Tea Sets,
Numerous Styles and Elegant Patterns;
' Fine cut Glass
. BOBlETS MID TIIMBLEBS.
Lamps .a Specialty, with those Duplex
Burners.
All other goods included in the line of
crockery Ware, now Gain”.
Ladies don’tzforgct
B. S. BLASCER’S STORE.
o
tuneilunlslrirllrniistFountains,
In the County.
R. P. BEATTY,
Streets, N orwalk, Conn.
Diamonds, Gold and Silver Watches,
JEWELRY, SOLID SILVER AND‘
PLATED WARE,
very low prices can be found at
JACKSONG.
full line of
Gastors, (lake Baskets, Fruit and Pre-_
' ' serve Dishes,kPickle Casters, Gard
Receivers, Spoons, Forks,
Knives.Butter Dishes, &c.,
SUITABLE FOR WEDDING PRESENTS.
Elms in Great Variety, Ill Walnutllur‘aniallichltater.
g promptly andr
Bank Stack Wanted.
IIFTY SHARES of the
.TAIaTInLD 00. NATIONAL
. nontrfitock want-ed. Apply at this office.
a.“
. r__.._..
STOVES, '
was
Turns
LOWTESTEPRIGES.
WITH
NICKLE ORNAMENTATION.
a
STOVE REPAIRS.
VE BOARDS,
ZINC STO
COAL Hows,
—S—PAR-K- Emma
BLOWER STANDS.
COAL -HODS,
FURNACE SCOOPS, ETC.,
llfrw ’
v
/
5:11am.
Dr.FI'J.'OH’s -1.
Family and 113731111001
For Boys.
The Fifteenth !onr will comma-cc
Monday so a
A limited number «it 1,6113: ’Liuiigilivmbo re-
ceived both in the Primary and Advanced Course
Theron hness narant
“lb-12d 13:3.“ gngattlendaggg.“ pupils are punctu-
s. u or wii continue her -
gtmction in Drawing and Painting!)1 “153%”:-
gauge to make the School first-class in every rc-
, .
trot-terms and other our icnlars a I
Princr pal, ‘ DR. J . CPEITCOIIP
Norwalk-Latin School,
For Boys.
Fourth Year begiiig Tuesday Sept.
I , -
Term-s ’40 per Year.
Latin, Greek, Goa-Incas, Incl Higher
Mathematics. each $1.50 not your ox-
tra. Adds-coo
ALEX. JOHNSTON, A. I.
George S. Gregory.
Livery, Boardlrrg, Sale,
Feed and Exchange
es.
, H z"
No. 14:
(In rear of Hot-scoot Depot.)
NORWALK, CONN.
Carriages furnished at all hours. Courteous
attention and gentlemsnly drivers. "1
Gutters! Critters l!
LEVER, RAW HIDE, _
BALDWIN’S. m) DICK’S.
RIGHT HAND
IRON AND WOOD
BURN SHELLERS,
AT .
W.H. SMITH & 00’s,
15 and 17 Water Street,
NOR W ALE. OT-
3
At 19 Main Street,
You will always find a large assortment of
GOOD AND DESIRABLE GOODS
AT
BOT1 OM PRICES.
Bargains:
Bl‘aakings', Flushes, Valvefs, &e.,
.' Job in Gloves,
P
Hosiery, Underwear, &e.
J. F. Bennett,
Norwalk, Gt.
Just received arfull line of
Parlor Stoves
Ranges,
AND
Heaters
Of the very Best Make and
LOW IN PRICE.
Also a full stock of
Crockery and Glass Ware.
China Tea Sets, Baronial, from
Dmht'
Lamps and {Chandeliers
. The very late patterns.
TABLE & POCKET CUTLERY,
SILVER PLATE]; WARE,
WOODEN & WILLOW
WARE;
And everything you want for House-
keeping, at
L. J. CURTIS’.
Main Street.
+
LEAVE YOUR ORDERS FOR
Book and Job
PRINTING.
01’ Every Description,
4mm.
Gazette Ofice,
NORWALK.
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