One (lent.
DAILY - NORWALK " GAZETTE
.>l-I:solictcl,7/ Independent.
\VEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 18. 1891.
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. I’o-day in. {his vicinily promises to
- be generally from cloudy lo partly
cloudy, preceded by rain and fog on flu:
coasts, with slight {cmpcraz‘urc changes,
and followed by clearing, sllglzlly cooler
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generally colder (uzdfrom partly cloudy
lo fair.
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\Vorkmen are busily engaged in un—,
car thing c1' ossw alks.
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Business is reported as booming at,
Adams’ Bros.’ hat manufactory.
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C. S. Trowbridge the box maker,
now rushed with work in his line.
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Oliv 11 Branch Lodge, K of P., will
confer the 3d degree to 11101'1'011 night.
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Stockholders’ meeting of the Norwalk
Iron Works Co. to-morrow afternoon.
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Everett \Vheeler, the fruit dealer, is
thinking of removing his place of busi-
ness from \Vashington street.
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Mr. Chester Tollcs, of Ansonio, form-
erly of South Norwalk, is in town to-
day.
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No one will welcome the sunhght
with 11110 11t101 appreciation than our
letter carriers.
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The barge “Sparrow” with 11 cargo of
soft Coal for I. M. Tolles & 00., 11n-
loading at \Vilson’s Point.
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The funeral of \Irs. LorQnZo Dibble
17.11szutcndcd from her late home 011
South Main street this afternoon at 3
o’clock.
Said a mason this 11101-111ing, “\Ve shall
resume work on the S11 111 82 building as
soon as the sun shines.” The sun now
shines.
'I‘wo car loads of scenery, flies and
other stage p-1'1-raphcrnalia, belonging to
actor George Clarke, were shipped to
New York this morning.
The baryo‘ Libe1ty” lies at John H.
F erris’ 11111111 awaiting a tow to 1 ew'
York. She is loaded with ship lumber
from Guthrie’s saw mill at Silvermine.
The ollicers of the Makers’, Finish-
ers’ and 'I‘rimmcrs’ hattiug associations
' held a secret meeting last night for the
purpose of transacting business in the
general interest of the trade.
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The Salvation Army, which holds
regular meetings on Sunday and \Ved-
111-sday evenings, is now doing good
work under the leadership of Messrs.
George Miller and George Bl'ow 11.
You may not have noticed it. but it
1:411 fact that of the twenty or more
s'tous on the \Vashington street bridge,
not more than two bo1.'11 the names of
the sev eralpiop1'1ct01s.
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The few surviving readers of one of
the local weekly sheets, residing here-
abouts,
of its overdue circulation statement for
January!
Lieut. Watkins of Co. F, lost a gold
111111'ksn1anship badge at Stamford re-
cently. It was presented to the com-
pany by Col. F. St. John Lockwood,
and won by M1'.\I11thcis 111 1886.
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Tho circulation of the DAILY GA-
7.111721'13 in this city has reached thc2 ,000
mark and the cry is for more. Befoie
many moons we expect to be able to
announce. and verify if necessary,
circulation ove Cl'u "‘ ,000 in this city aloncil
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Frank C. Becker has closed 11p the
\Vashington street entrance to his sa-
loon, and it is said, will partition off
several feet on that side of the present
bar room 11nd rent it for other business
purposes.
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The committee on locating the East
Norwalk fire bell, met last evening, but
are reticent as to the location selected,
and we hear that they will report at a
public. meeting over there next Tues-
day evening.
The hat shipments from this city last
1‘1‘1'1'li, were 700 cases. Shipments for
Monday and Tuesday this week were
258 cases. Extra express shipments in-
dicate that batting is anytlving but slow
in this city.
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The Douglas Fowler Post memorial
service meeting in connection with the
d rath of Gen. Sherman, to be held to-
morrow evening, first announced in
Monday’s GAZETTE, will be addressed
by Rev. G. Haulenbeek, of the bor-
ough. The public is cordially invited
to attend. The exercises promise to be
of an unusally interesting character.
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"Butch” Hartwick, a local pugilist,
attended the fire Monday night, and
“sasse1 ” the foreman of one of the fire
companies. who retaliated by deposit-
ing “Butch” ker-plunk in a big mud-
puddle. “Butch” had to grin and bear
it. because he couldn’t whip the whole
company; but when he meets that fore-
man by moonlight alone, he proposes to
“do him” in the most approved Mar-
quis of Quoensberry fashion.
are 11'onde1'ing what has become
Fred. Coleman, in behalf of the So.
Norwalk Athletic club, Went to New
York to-day to get an estimate from A.
G. Spaulding of first-class articles for
the club’s gymnasium. The club pro-
pose dedicating their new hall, March
16th, and are making arrangements
with several star specialists to take part
in the entertainment that will be given
in connection therewith.
A. G. Judson the popular South
Main street butchei, is putting in one
of Stevens" sectional and open pan
cooling rooms, the only one in this part
of the State. By a system of fans and
open dr 1p pans the temperature can be
readily regulated, and a saving of ice
and the satisfactory condition of the
meats placed therein is assured. Says
Mr. Judson: “I strive not only to sat-
isfy but to please my customers,” and
he has the reputation of so doing.
Funeral services in connection with
the death of Mr. Charles Miller were
held at the residence of his son-in-law,
ex—Mayor Edwin Adams, No. 12 Chap-
el st1 eet, at 1. 30 o’clock this afternoon,
Revs. Biddle and Dunning officiating.
The pall bearers were Messrs. Seth
Remington, O. E. Trowbridge, Wm.
Law1ence, A. T. Wilson, Wm. Osborne,
and A. E. Platt, all employees of Mr.
Adams, whose hat factory was closed
this afternoon, out of reSpect to the de-
ceased.
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The natural antipathy that some chil-
dr on have to being washed often brings
out ingenious excuses on the part of
the little ones to evade the unpleasant
duty. A gentleman of this city, who 1s
having a new house built, with all the
modern appliances, including a bath-
room, and expects to occupy the new
home about July ist, has a little son
who 1s extremely opposed to the regu—
lar scrubbing at the hands of his moth-
er. Recently, while undergoing the
painful ordeal, with face distorted, and
eye es filled with tears and soap- -suds, he
w- ailed: ‘ Mamma, w hv can’t you wait
till we live in our new house so I can
use the bath tub?”
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"BROAD RIVER.
O. E. Wilson sold, yesterday, the
Gilbert H. Horton place at Broad Riv-
er to Frank H. Merrill the iceman.
James Lycett has just returned from
a trip east, having taken several large
orders fo1 flow er— —pots, while visiting
friends in various parts of the State.
Wm. L. James, J 1'., who recently
star ted in the meat business in Bridge-
port with his brother-in-law, Dana C.
Bissell has returned to his first love,
hattingr. He has had a flattering offer
from the Port Chester base ball club to
play 1st base next season.
The demand for the DAILY GAZETTE
is steadily 1ncr easing. Inv ariably, the
first inqniiy of the good man will be,
not “is my supper ready,” but has my
GAZETTE come yet? ”
There is no doubt that Broad River
is the healthiest part of the town. Even
the horses live to a good old age. One
owned by Henry Brady ls 33 years old,
and has at all times been a‘ ‘,goer ”and
is now quite coltish. Josiah ‘Kellogg
has the care of a little black Canadian
pony, owned by Mrs. George Lock-
wood, of New Rochelle. This animal
was one of a pair that was driven in
Norwalk 25 years ago, and is now 37
years old.
Numerous complaints have been
heard from residents of this section
about the peril of the railroad crossing
near Mrs. Wm. R. Nash’s residence.
The signal bell does not work and the
view of approaching trains is further
obstructed to teams going west by Mr.
Fritz’s new building. The greatest
caution must be used by all persons or
a serious accident will surely result.
IVILTOA’.
Postmaster “Dick” Fitch, of our
'Wilton office, received yesterday 11 for-
midable looking document bearing a
big and impressive seal and the i111-
print of a bloody hand and a skull and
cr oss- -bones beneath the terrifying sig-
nature of the \Vhite Caps. The docu-
ment was a warning from that' blood-
thirsty order, notifying Dick that un-
less his luxuriant whiskers were cut off
before a certain date, 01' satisfactory
reasons given why he should be per-
mitted to retain the “barbarous ap-
pendage” to tempt the howling winds
of March, he would be visited with the
direful vengeance of the fraternity.
Mrs. Lewis Keeler, aged nearly 80,
died yesterday at her home in North
Wilton.
Those 2-8 hams recently stolen from
Fillow’s smoke-house in Branchville,
have been traced as far as the negro
precinct in Redding, where the am-
bient air is heavily freighted with the
appetizing odor of ham gravy. Suffi-
cient evidence has not yet been obtain—
ed, however, to warrant any arrests.
IIAST .NOR [VALIL
Several of our citizens are to go to
Bridgeport Saturday, when the petition
of the Consolidated railroad is! to be
heard, on the disputed cases of valua-
tion of the lands of W. S. Hanford,
Day, Underhill, Hoyt, McKay, and
others. The railroad company claims
it requires their land for switching
grounds and depot purposes and not
being able to agree as to price with the
owners, asks to have the land con-
demed. Judge Prentice will hear the
5 parties and it is expected that the prices
offered will be raised and the prices
asked reduced somewhat, at the end of
the contest.
This morning, Vanzandt avenue is
spoken of by some as Vanzandt lake,
they alleging that the street is entirely
submerged.
Gli’I'JLN’S FARJIS.
The members of the Green Farms
Farmers’ Club intend holding a meet-
ing of unusual interest on Tuesday,
the 24th inst., in the hall in the Cream-
ery building. This will be a meeting
of double significance. Celebrating,
as in the past, Washington’s birthday,
and also the new Creamery enterprise,
but a few months’ old. There will be
present noted speakers from other
parts of the State, and the day will be
one of profit to all who may come. A
lunch with hot coffee will be served
after the morning session, and alto-
gether an enjoyable occasion is antici-
pated.
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Their Loss Our (r'm'ur
In a letter to the New Haven Palla-
dmm from Bradford, England, Major
John A. Tibbits, U. S. Consul at that
place, says : “More than 1,500 weavers,
men and women, in the plush depart-
ment of Lister & Co. are out on strike,
having refused to accept a twenty-five
per cent. reduction of wages which the
management claim to be a necessity
growing out of the passage of the Mc-
Kinley Tariff Bill—to hold their own
they say they must lessen the cost of
production, and as they cannot cheapen
material, they must cheapen labor. At
Saltaire, the plush weavers are out of
work through no fault of their own,
for the great corporation which created
and owns the most beautiful and at-
tractivc'of the suburbs of Bradford, in
order to hold its American trade, has
taken the bull by the horns and ship-
ped its looms to the United States,
where they will hereafter swell the tax
list and contribute to the prosperity of
New Haven’s near neighbor, the active
and rapidly growing city of Bridge-
port.”
This is the concern that has taken a
ten years’ lease of the splendid Howe
Sewing Machine factory and plant at
East Bridgeport.
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SONS ()Iv‘ T111; 111; 1'0LU'1'10X.
’l'hc Banquet- .N'J'f ”'1'-ch
The Connecticut Sons of the Ameri-
can Revolutton have their annual ban-
quet in New Haven next Monday, Feb.
23, at 1 p. m. The following is the pro-
gramme of toasts and responses:
The Hon. Edward J. Phelps of New
Haven, toastmaster.
Address by Jonathan Trumbull of
Norwich, president Connecticut Soci-
JIIo min 1].
ety.
“The Press, Political Parties and
Progress,” the Hon. 0. H. Platt of
Meriden.
“The Spirit of "76 the Cornerstone
of Our Political Liberties,” the Hon.
Thomas F. Bayard of Delaware.
“Connecticut Farmers of ’76,” the
Hon. Henry C. Robinson of Hartford.
“The New Song of Freedom”(poem),
the Rev. Dr. S. Dryden Phelps of New
Haven.
“The Legacy of the Revolution,” the
Rev. Dr. W. L. Phillips of New Haven.
"Yale University and American In-
dependence,” Professor William J.
Knapp of New Haven.
“Neglected Names and Forgotten
Histories,” the Rev. DeLoss Love of
Hartford
“America’s Golden Age,” John Addi-
son Porter of Hartford.
“Preserve the Ancient Landmarks,”
the H011. Lynde Harrison of New
Haven.
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Philosophy that Philosophizm.
The Sentinel’s “Answers to Corres-
pondents” philosopher,bathes in a flood
of dazzling light, some hitherto dark
and complex conundrums in natural
science, as follows .
“B. B. ” of Wilton, asks the follow-
ing questions.
IVhy is it darker one hour before
sunrise than one hour after sundown,
when the sun is the same distance be-
low the horizon at night as in the
morning ?
Why is it colder on March 20th, when
the sun is on the equator, than Sep-
tember 20th, when the sun is as far
gorth at that time in Mar ch as Septem-
er ‘
To the first one I would say, satu-
rate a ball of rags with kerosene 011,
light it and throw it from you. Where
is lathe blaze?
To the second question I would say,
baiile a potato and find out when it gets
co 1 .
To the question, Why is it that the
instant the clock strikes twelve, noon,
the sun promptly takes its position at
its meridian height? this inspired Sen-
tinel scientist would probably answer,
Because you can’t skin an orange with-
out making it smaller.
Again, through his process of scien-
tific reasoning, and by his original
method of comprehensible elucidation,
he would undoubtedly dispose of the
vexed problem as to the difference be-
tween the sun and a ball of pot-cheese,
by assuring an anxious public, that
yearns and hankers and gropes for
light on the subject, that it is because
the cow jumped over the moon.
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Herbe. Elwood, clerk. at Glover’s
grocery store has been seriously ill
with quinsy sore throat.
The price of gas in Buffalo has been
lowered from 11151 per 1,000 feet to sev-
enty-five cents.
31.11131)! GIL-LS IX 1'.-l. th'.
day), the beginning of Lent in France,
and nowhere was it observed with more
merry-making than at the French
capital.
Most of the business is' hurried on
with in the morning and the streets and ‘
boulevards are in their normal state of
activity—the (Joe/101' has the right-of-
way as usual, and woe to the person
who disputes that right and attempts to
cross with any degree of dignity. “The-
ever heard of 11 Parisian ('o('.’1.('r “pul-
ling up” his stood to enable a person
to cross the street in safety 1'
At noon the scene changes; people
issue from the restaurants afte 1' eating
their dcjom'm and the spacious side-
walks become crowded. A little later the
masqueraders arrive in groups upon
the scene. The walks becoming crowd-
ed, people take to the wooden pave-
ment of the boulevards.
The ('oc/Lcr can no longer 1'1111 people
down “with impunity. His turnout is
sometimes promptly and good—natured—
ly overturned if he attempts to impose
on the good nature of the crowd by
blocking the way, or driving through
one of the many processions.
children attract much attention during
‘ the afternoon by their pretty costumes,
made espccially for such an occasion.
The costumes worn by the old 11'mer1'y-
makers and promenaders are often
quite elaborate, costly and pretty.
Chivalrous knights wait on fine ladies,
who strut about as we can 11111101110 they
did of old. to appear in keeping with
their gaudy finery. Girls who wish
they had been born boys have ample
opportunity to don the symbol of suf-
frage and promenade like a man. Men
wear the paraphernalia-—veil, bonnet,
and all——of the opposite sex, and are
only distinguishable by their voices.
Short pageants of gaudily decorated
wagons 11' ind through the crow d adve1-
vcrtising businesses and entertain-
ments such as theatres and public balls.
The occupants of the vehicle advertis—
ing the balls are delegations of the
dcml-mondc who patronize these high-
kicking afiairs, and as shamelessly
expose themselves to the public on the
street as they do in the dance halls or
balls. Apparently this is the only im-
modest feature of the fete. To see three
or four men walking up the principal
boulevard, clothed in shirt, plug hat
and drawers is not an uncommon sight
during the fete. How would such a
performance be regarded in New York
on Broadway? But such shows and
worse ones are not thought immodest
by the French—indeed, it is quite
witty.
The ,fcmlastiqms cause most of the
merriment; they impersonate every—
thing that will attract attention and
cause laughter. Many of the characters
are really funny. L’influcnza was rep-
resented by a tall, thin, yellow—cos-
tumed personage with a tall peaked
hat and mosquito net fan; his sunken
cheeks were covered with powder and
people gave him a wide berth.
Jlossicurs lcs replilcs (the endearing
name with which the French refer to
the Germans) were disguised in horri-
ble masks and carried long pipes and
beer mugs. As evening comes on the.
fun increases. Nearly everybody puts
on a false nose 01' something to make
one look hideous. The height of the
pourings of the many theatres whore
special attractions have been given. To
fully appreciate the fun one should den
11 false nose or some other part of the
facial anatomy whereby he will not be
recognized by friends, and join the
motley multitude. Crowding, pushing,
laughing, singing ,shouting and joking,
everybody seemingly forgetful for the
, time that there is such 11 thing as pain
and sorrow in the w 011d Rich and
poor jostle together with the best of
graces, and at no other time does
Libor lc, L’galilc, 1'1 'az‘crnir‘r fit quite
as well as during a fete.
The crowds sway to and fro, stopping
now to listen to the llnpl'(')ln]_)tll playing
of the troubadours and the wandering
minstrels, who play to entertain the
patrons of the glittering mfes. that are
full inside and crowded without, for
the cafes occupy about half of the side-
walks with little tables. Now and then
the crowd would part to let some pro-
cession of jolly students pass, or form
a circle to watch the antics of some
cont-or tionist. These innocent festivities
did not cease until long after midnight.
The paraders were in no disposition to
disperse, and the proprietors of the
cafes had difficulty 1n closing their
places at3 a. 111., and manyi remained
open until day-break
Two 01' three church fetcs like Afar d1?
Gr as are observed every year in Paris,
the next one of importance is fill-
Carcmc held during the middle of
March.
' A fete in Paris is not characterized
as a like one would‘be in London or
New York. On the boulevards of Paris
during such a fete perfect order pre-
vails. People get hilarious, but not
from drink, 111:1ch conduct theinselves in
a decent manner. A drunken person
is seldom seen and an arrest is rarely
made. .True, it requires but little to
make a Frenchman laugh but it does
one good to see for a short time at
least, everybody so good natured and
happy. C. S.
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ROOMS to Let. ——The small house on High
street, berough. Flve rooms; rent $8;
to small faniih onlv.TA1-'T Duos, Clothiers,
23 Wall street. 111D
IX SUNNY ROOMS, newly painted and
papa ed at No. 126 Main street. Price $12.
App ' 6 Harriet street. 111'3111
IVAN I ’1’!)
One. cent a word for all. advertisements under
Hus hmd.
N American woman as working house
A keeper. To one competent to do the
w01k for three adults a good situation will be
given. Address Box A. Nor walk, Conn.
Yesterday was Mardi Gras (fat Tues- ‘
The '
carnival comes, however, with the out-'
FOR SALE.
1'1clunrtz‘sc-Inrods under [his mend 25c. for live
lures or less, 500.,7'0'1' three. lin1cs,$l_f‘or weelu.
9 N Elegant Building Lot on Wilton avenue
for sale cheap. 1 good chance for a
person of moderate means. Address Box A,
Nor 11' all; 1’ tf38
[10110 SALE 01' Exchange. —The premises,
7 Camp street Lot 80x11,'..() House
has 11 r1101ns,,n1(1(le1'11 improvements. Good
gardenJruit in abundance. Applv to 0. E
WILSON. No. 3 Gazette Building. _ t'f19
TWO SEAT Familv Sleigh, witl 1010 11nd
shafts, nearly good as new.
01st $12. ;
11111 be 10111101 $110. ( ’
Applv at GAZETTE.
a PRETTY Cottage of S111 en rooms, no 111' the
Bridge. l’riec 1211111011111 $500 down
Apply to O._E, WILSON. lloal Estate Agent,
GAZETTE Budding.
BIC Circulzu Steam Radiator, 34 imhes
J. across top; used but one season; will be
sold at 11 s111rificc as ow 111.1 11111' no further use
for it. Applv at ol'licc of DAILv GAZETTE.
LD Ne 1 spapers. 511 c cuts per 100. Just the
thing to put under carpets to keep the
floor 11'111'111. At this office.
i” ARGE Plate Glass Window. already e11-
, J cased, round top and for sale cheap.
Enqmre at DAILY GAZETTE Orrnzn.
Frank HIBaxter,
PHARMACIST,
1'; 'hIain Street, South Norwalk.
tl-m
MISS ANNIE E. HALL,
Voice Culture,
101 1.1.1111 smear, 1101111111111, couu.
$519 REWARD.
REWllll) of Five Hundred Dollars will
,1 be p; 1111‘ .11' the Sclec 11111-111 of the Town of
Ivorw 111k f'oi til: :1 cstand conviction of the
party 01 p:'utic1 1 setting :21 11' of the recent
incendiarv fires in said town, or anv such that
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I\EL SON J. CRAW, l the Town
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Concord Division, No. 2,
SONS OI" TERIPER lNCE,
1>.s"r1r'UTn- 11 ll-xncu ls'r, 1811 meets EVERY
MONDAY EVE N1N(r. at Sons of Ten ' 1 1
Hall, zer “”111. Building. Init1atiodlui-Llllgt:
for gentlemen H1111 thoroughly renovated
new and spacious ante rooms, new carpets
and new fur 111' tur e. 1w 40p
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THE ATHENAEUM,
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Tuusflau 1111 Wednesday 1111111111,!
FEBRUARY 24 AND
The Ladies’ l’elief Corps 11' ill giv e a supper
as 11bmein1 1id of the destitute soldiers and
their families and 111v ite 1111 generous citizens
to come and take supper with them and thus
aid them 111 a most “"01 thv, needy and p11t11-
otic charity. There will be
Instrumental and Vocal Music,
Recitations, Singing by the Acme ($11111,
And also a Table of FANCY ARTICLES f'oi
sale. Suppe1 will be served from 5 until 8.
P1 o1isions solic itcd. tfsll
Thfl NEW FURNITURE STORE.
Theodore Coleman,
FURNITURE,
children’s carriages, Picture Frames
to the
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And CV01 1' thing pertaining
F 111' nitur e Business,
202 AND 204 WASHINGTON ST.,
311140 SOUTH NORWA LK.
Wm. Sheldon,
quarterlv dues, :25 cents for 1adics,50 cents -
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Curbing, Flagging and House Connections.
tf'311 Lock Box
36, Norwalk.
E. K. LCCKWOOD.
E. K. LOCK
Plumbing, Steam and
T
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FRANK JONES.
\NOOD 8» 00..
Hot 111' Engineering,
FULL LINE OF
HOUSE FURNISHING Gl..llfl.ll.-,
N OR WALK
,CONN.
anlmupt Stock
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Gazette
Stock consisls of CLOAKS,
ll an
All Will G0 at LESS
STRICTLY ONE
CASHMERES. BLACK GOODS,
ETTA CLOTHS‘. CASSIMERES‘, VELVET-‘14,
LAC-ES, COLJETS, HOSIERY, COTTON GOODS, LINENS
and a General Stock of
am: 13111.
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ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16,
Commence the Sale of the
of l. L. Ambler,
At the Old Stand in the
uilding, Norwalk.
HENRI-
SILKS, ltl B BONS,
Than HALF-PRICE.
PRICE AND N O
GOODS EXCHANGED.
WE HAVE RE-MARKED EVERY ARTICLE AT
1111 lowest Prices Ever Known.
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Norwalk Chronicler