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A OAEAT GAME AND
" NORWALKS WON.
But The San Remus Made a
Plucky Fight.
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Ross Burchard Plays a Great Ga me.
Yesterday afternoon the plucky San
Remo eleven from New York and the
Norwalks battled for the supremacy on
the gridiron, at Norwalk Park. San
Remo colors were trailed in the dust by
a score of 10 to 0, but the New Yorkers
have nothing to be ashamed of as they
battled bravely and hopelessly against
the superior weight of the Norwalk
eleven.
Both teams were equally weak on
defensive plays, but Norwalk was
strong behind the line, the Sampson
Disbrow opening great holes in San
Remo’s line that a cart could have been
driven through, and into which Ross
and Jack Burchard plunged for five
yards time and timeagain.
Fully 1,000 people were present and
all that was wanted to make the game
memorable wasa clear sky, but not-
with standing the threatening and warm
weather the game will long be remem-
bered by the enthusiasts present.
Last year when the San Remos met
the Norwalks on the same gridiron,
the New York boys won the game by a
score of 6 to 4. In that game Jack
Burchard of Trinity college distin-
guished himself by his brilliant play-
ing. This year his brother Ross was
the bright particular star, and his two
wonderful runs of more than half the
field will long be remembered by those
who attended the game.
The game started at 3:20 o’clock with
the ball in Norwalk’s possession, San
Remo having won the toss and chosen
the west goal. Both elevens took their
positions on the gridiron. and at the
sound of the whistle
‘ FOX KICKED OFF
to Mitchell, who ran 5 yards before .he
was downed.
On the line-up San Remo started in
with the celebrated Princeton tandem
and made yard after yard through Nor-
walk’s left guard and tackle. During a
scrimmage Disbrow’s mouth was cut
j but he soon pluckily resumed his place.
In the rush the ball was carried over
to the side line and upon one of the San
Bemos getting outside, the ball went to
Norwalk on a foul. Jack Burchard,
Snifi'en and Ross Burchard went
through the left guard for 3 yards
each, and then Snifi'en circled the left
end for 3 yards more. Disbrow then
plunged through the center for 3 yards
more followed by Jack Burchard for
two yards through the left guard. San
Remo then made a stand on their 30
yard line and got the ball on downs.
San Remo started with the Princeton
tandem from their 30 yard line and with
, gains of 5 yards at a time carried the
ball down the field to Norwalks 10 yard
line without relinguishim it. Here
the Norwalks made a desperate stand
and the ball was passed back to Luders,
who made an unsuccessful attempt to
kick a- goal from the field, the ‘ball
missing the goal post by about six
inches- .
The ball was now Norwalk’s on their
.10 yard line. On the line up
‘ CENTER DOOLINGS
passed the ball to Finch who gave it to
Weed and the latter went through the
left guard- for 3 yards, Disbrow having
; opened the way for him. 6 -
On the next pass Penney dropped
the ball and after three San Remo
playershad fumbled it Disbrow fell on
it like a tiger. Then came the sensa-
tional play of the game. The ball was
given to Ross Burchard on Norwalks 15
yard line on a double pass, and without
interference, the latter having tripped
and fallen down, Ross ran to » San
Remos’ 15 yard line. He evaded all of
the New Yorkers excepting de Casen-
ova, who tackled him, but he squirmed
away and was off like the wind for San
Remos’ goal when T. Steen
TACKLED ROSS LOW
and brought him down all in a heap
with the wind knocked entirely out of
him. ‘
Time was here called for the first half
with the score 0 to 0.
SECOND HALF.
At the close of the first half the crowd
rushed upon the field and congratulated
the players upon their fine playirg.
After a short rest during which the
players were .
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and the admiration of the small boys.
The shrill whistle of Referee Russell
brought the players into position for
the second half, San Remo having the
ball at the east end of the gridiron.
. At the call of play J. Steen kicked 0E1
and the ball was caught by Sniflin, who
brought it back 30 yaids before being
downed. '4 a .
On the line up the giant Disbrow
opened a "hole between left guard and
tackle through whibh Ross Burchard,
J aok Burchard and Weed plunged for
gains of 3, 5'and awards respectively.
This was repeated and Jack Burchard
went through_the same spot for another
3 yards gain.
At the next attempt the ball was
fumbled by Finch, but Ross Burchard
quickly fell on it and saved it for N or-
walk.
The Norwalks then took a brace and
'with the assistance of the mighty Dis-
brow, who opened great gaps, Jack,
and Ross Burchard, Snifi‘en and Weed
were sent in quick succession between
the left guard and tackle for immense
gains until the ball rested within two
yards of the New Yorkers’ goal. The
San Remos made a last stand. but the
Norwalks were too heavy for them and
by the giant strength of Disbrow, Jack
Burchard was hurled over the line for
A TOUCHDOWN,
but missed goal. Score 4 to 0.
The ball was brought to the center of
the field and J. Stein again kicked off.
Snifi‘en fumbled but succeeded in bring-
ing the ball back 10 yards before being
downed.
On the line up Snifi'en was sent be-
tween center and right guard for 2
yards, and thencame the second sensa-
tional run of Ross Burchard.
The ball was sent back to Snifien who
started for San Remos left end, but he
quickly passed it to Ross Burchard who
flew,- around San Remos’ right end,
aided by go'od interference by Penney,
for a run of 20 yards before he was
brought to earth.
On the line-up Disbrow again made
great holes in San Bemos’ line and the
Burchard brothers, Snifien and Weed
plhngé'd into themdor-O yard gains at- a
time. The ball went d OWn the field un?
til it rested on San Bemos’ 10 yard line.
Here a stOp was made while
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abouta foul and the'ball went to San
Rome on their 15 yard line.
The New York boys did not keep it
long, however, for after failing to gain
around Norwalk’s left end the ball was
fumbled and Doolings fell on it.
In the scrimmage that followed Fox
jumped up and let go his right at Don-
lings, who cleverly ducked and laughed
when Fox discovered that he was at-
tempting to slug one of his own eleven.
On the line up Disbrow again mowed
San Remo down while the backs went
through the holes. N orwalk’ was given
10 yards for ofiside play bringing the ball,
dangerously near San Remo’s goal.
The latter made a desperate stand, but
, the beef .of the Norwalk eleven was too
much for them and Ross Burchard was
sent flying over the line for another
touchdown from which
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FOX mom GOAL,
making the score 10 to _0. Time was
up, and thus closed the finest game 0
football ever seen in Norwalk.
The game was cleanly played from
beginning to end, and the best of good
feeling'was shown by the two teams.
After the goal was kicked the San
Bemo.players bunched together and
gave a cheer for Norwalk, whichm was
heartily returned. The line-up. L
SAN REMO POSITIONS NORWALK
Barnhurst left end Cotter
Wenck left tackle Weed
J. Steen left guard Wicke
Morris center Doolings
Carr right guard Disbrow
O’Donnell right tackle Phillips
'1‘. Steen right end Penney
de Casanova quarter back Finch
Luders left halfback Sniffen
Storms r. halfback RBurchard
Mitchell full back J. Burchard
rcTouch-downs J7 Burchard, B. Bur-
fhard. Referee—Russell, Umpire Pen-
ney, Linesmen Osborn Norwalk;_Laing
San Remo. Time—one 25 minute and
one 20-minute halves.
Football.
The B. A. C. eleven defeated the St.
Paul choir team in a game of football,
yesterday morning, by a score of 8 to 0.
The game was played in the Hendrick-
son field on France street.
The Center school eleven played at
Westport yesterday and were defeated
by a score of 6 to 0.
, Thanksgiving Weddings.
B USCOE-TAYLOB.
William E. Ruscoe and Miss Carrie
T. Taylor daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Sylvester M. Taylor were married at
the bride’s home on Adams avenue, yes-
terday afternoon, Rev. T. K. Noble Of-
ficiating. The ceremony was performed
in the presence of the relatives and a
few of the friends of the couple and
was a very pretty affair. A wedding
feast followed, after a short tour they
will take up their residence in Norwalk.
CALLAHAN-BELL.
Charles T. Callahan, of Wilton, and
Miss Grace E. Bell, of Saugatuck, were
married at St. Mary’s church, this city,
yesterday morning, by Rev. Father
Furlong. The bride wore a pearl grey
gown trimmed with pale pink silk
under white chifi‘on. The bridesmaid,
Miss May Bell, was becomingly attired
in a dark grey dress trimmed with pink
silk. Charles E. Callahan, a cousin of
the groom, acted as best man. Mr.
and Mrs. Callahan will reside in
Bridgeport.
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His Filth Anniversary.
Yesterday'was the fifth anniversary
of the birth of Charles Leo Matheis son
of Mr. and Mrs-Henry Matheis and it
was celebrated at his home on High
street, item 2 to 6 o’clock, by about
forty of his little friends, every one of
whom brought him a present of some
kind or other, among others being two
pure white doves, from a Bridgeport
friend. Games were indulged in and
were-as vaied as they were at times ex.
citing and pleasureable, including the
“donkey.” Au unverified report
reaches us that the merriment of the
youngsters was plainly heard in Winni-
pauk. A fine dinner was served and it
is safe to say that Charley will not soon
forget his fifth anniversary.
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Lucky Winners.
, The drawings for'the articles sold by
chance at the St. Mary’s entertainment
Wednesday and Thursday evenings
took place lastiievening,’under charge
of a committee consisting of Farther
Barry, James Magnet and John T.
Hayes. The numbers were drawn by
Marian Hayes. The winners as an-
nounced were: Frank Madden, silver
spoonsyHugh Donnelly, prayer book;
Miss A. Kilboy, Picture of Holy Trinity;
Hugh McManus, sacred heart; Album,
M. Hartnett: barrel of'fiour, Joseph
Gilhooly; ton of coal, Thomas Mont-
gomery; toilet set,‘ E. F. Hands; box of
cigars, Thomas Casey; $5 gold piece,
Nora Hickey.
Christian Charity.
The churches did a noble work yes-
terday. Every poor family that needed
the means for a good and sufficient
Thanksgiving dinner, was supplied: as
far as could be ascertained.
One church in particular, made no
exception as to creeds, but furnished
supplies to all ascertained to be in need
whether attending ~its church, any
other church, or no church at all. If
any one went hungry yesterday in
Norwalk, it was because the case was
not known.
Family Reunion.
There will be a reunion of the Curtis
family at the Raymond homestead on
Knight street to-night. It is expected
that there will be fully fifty members of
thevfamily present. Rev. Fred Curtis
expects to be present and will distribute
‘ Japanese and Chinese articles as souve-
nirs of the occasion.
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Advertise in the Gamma.
'liam Lawlor.
BUSY ~_eU_ReLARs.
They Visit Four Residences on
the Saugatuck Road.
They Secure but Little Booty.
Constable Allen‘came to N orwalk -at
an early hour this morning and advised
the police that the house occupied by
Frederick Bradley had been burglar-
ized at an early hour this morning and
and a quantity of clothing and silver-
ware stolen.
The houses Of Edward Garret and
Mrs. Keyser were also visited but it is
not learned that anything of value was
taken. .
The first intimation that there were
burglars about was gained at the house
occupied by Mr. Grant, where the
burglar in attempting to effect an en-
trance through a window, upset two or
three flower pots standing near, which
caused a small dog to bark and arouse
Mr. Grant, who hastily put on his
clothes and going to a window saw a
man running out of the yard.
He then summoned Constable Allen
. and together they started in pursuit of
the burglar. While on their way they
noticed that the first floor of Frederick
Bradley’s house was lighted up and
proceeded to investigate.
They managed finally to arouse Mr.
Ifradley who was asleep on the second
floor, and who was not a little surprised
to find that he had such early callers,
but more surprised to learn that his
house had Lcdfl visited by a burglar or
burglars.
Mr. Bradley joined Allen and Grant
as quickly as he could and a hunt was
made for the burglar but without effect.
It is also learned that the burglar
visited the home of. Mrs. William
Kingsbury, who lives at what is known
as the Keyser homestead on the Sauga-
tuck road. Miss Elvina Keyser was
awakened by a flash from a dark lan-
tern which was thrown full in the face
Of Mrs. Kingsbury without awakening
her.
Miss Keyser gave a scream at which
the intruder sprang for the stairs, fall-
ing a portion of the length of the same,
but before he could get out of sight it
was noted that he used what appear-
' 'ied'to be a red handkerchief as a mask,
and had on white stockings or some-
, thing of the kind, apparently to deaden
his footsteps. Entrance was gained by
breaking out a pane of glass in a kitchen
window. Nothing of value was stolen.
It is stated that the residence of Mrs.
Vanderbilt, near by, also received a
visit from a party on burglary intent,
but nothing was found to be missing.
Clues that may lead to the apprehen-
sion Of the guilty party are being close-
ly followed and it is to be hoped will
result in his or their arrest.
At Best.
The GAZETTE announced the serious
illness of Mrs. George B. Middlebrook
a few days since, at the home of her
daughter in Colorado. To-day we are
in receipt of the following :—
“On November 24, at the residence
of her son-in-law, C. J. Betts in Pueblo,
Colorado, Jane Daggett, widow of the
late George B. Middlebrook of Wilton,
Conn.”.
' Mrs. Middlebrook was well and favor-
ably known to many of our. Norwalk.
people, where for several years she
- had made" it her home with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. James L. Barbour.
In Wilton, her former and long-time
residence, Mrs. Middlebrook was uni-
versally known, respected and beloved.
Her long and checkered life was full
of earthly vicisitudes and mutations, but ' '
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throughout all, her love of children and
friends and their devotion to her, dis-
pelled all darkness and filled her soul
withlit’e’s efi'ulgent sunshine. And now,
the noble, christian mother. the gum.
and true woman, the loving helpful
friend, rests from her labors, and her
end was peace.
4.
Contract Awarded.
The contract for building the stone
bridge on the Turnpike near the
Darien line has been awarded to Wil-
He will file the neces-
sary bond for the completion of the
work according to the specifications.
' Co. Pa Ball.
The annual ball of Co.'F was held at
the Armory, Wednesday night. There
was‘a crowd present, but the least‘ said
about the ball, the better. It is re-
ported as being far from a. creditable
afi'air. '
Number 235l.
The drawing for the order for five
tons of coal took place at the Boston
Store Wednesday night. The lucky
number was 2351. It has not yet been
presented at the store, and the holder’s
{name consequently is not known,
DON’T. I_w_ls_s_ THEM? ,
The Latest Ads. Received Be-
. fore Going to Press.
By the People and For the People.
10R SAL E.
0R SALE—Benedict. Norwalk. newsdeal-
eras selling an excellent Fountain Pen
and Holder for 25c. Call and see it. mt
HOLIDAY GOODS.
D. FEINBE‘RG,
DEALER IN '
SOLID GOLDGOODS?
and Jewelry.
Repairing of Fine Watches and Jewelry
Neatly Done,
716-1 Washington St, So. Norwalk.
10 Day’s sale Unredeemed Pledges. Clocks,
Jewelry. Clothing and Musical Instruments.
CHEAP FUEL I
Owing to many of the factories being
shut down, we have a large accumulation
of first class coke.
We offer the same during the month
of November at six cen t's per bushel at the
works, or eight cents per bushel delivered
within either city limits, in not less than
twenty-five bushel lots. Extra for car-
rying in.
The Norwalk Gas Light Company.
OLD‘TIN ROOF-r ‘
FOR SALE
AT A BARGAIN.
OILL OT GAZETTE OFFIOE.
SHERIFF’S SALE.
State of Connecticut, 1
County of Fairfield, )’ ’3
NORWALK, November 19, 1896.
By virtue of an execution to me di-
rected and delivered in favor of the
Southern National Bankl of the City,
County and State of New York and
against Stephen K. Stanley of said
town of Norwalk, issued out of the
Town Court of Norwalk dated the 9th
day of November, 1896. I levied upon
the following described personal 'prop-
erty of said Stephen K. Stanley of Nor-
walk,- v12:.two bales of Havana tobacco,
which 881d. property will be sold at
public auction. at or near the public
sign post in the City of Norwalk, to the
highest bidder on Thursday the 3d day
of December, at two o’clock in the ef-
ternoon. The amount demanded in
said :execution'being Three hundred
and eleven dollars and sixty-two cents.
FREDERICK S. LYON, .13.,
DeputylSherifi'.
Mrs. user’s...
WILL REOPEN
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