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TEARS urttlzouuu.
Hundreds 1'; of itThoise Whom
“Mother” ‘ Sherwood Rescued,
Attendeer Funeral.
She Loved Missionary Work.
The following appeared in the New
York World of yesterday: .
R ODD-At Ocean Grove, October 1,
SHfiBS‘YSABAH Sunnwoon. the faithful. lov.
ing and dearly loved missionary for over
12 years at‘the old Jerry McAuley Water
Street Mission. .
' 'alservice Will be held to-day_at
A Sllniygiffiethe'md John Street Methodist
' Episcopal church, .
Mother Sherwood her humble friends
called' her. She was more than a
mother to them. She won their love
and their respect by her unfailing kind-
‘ ness and Sympathy. No matter how
many times a thief or a drunkard or an
unfortunate woman lapsed from re-
pentance, Mrs. Sherwood never lost
faith. . ~
They crowded yesterday the old John
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Street Church and wept as they looked
for the last time upon her face.
Mrs. Sherwood was born at Ridge-
field, Conn., sixty-five years ago. Her,
father was Nathan Lounsbury. One of
her brothers was Phineas C. Louns-
bury, former Governor of Connecticut
Another was George E. Lounsbury, , a
former State Senator and a wealthy
manufacturer at South Norwalk. Mrs.
Sherwood’s husband died‘ years 'ago in
this city.
She gave up her life to works of
charity, sacrificing all luxuries and de-
voting most of her income to the allevi-
ation of suffering. For five years she
labored faithfully under the direction
of Dr. Sabine as a missionary among
poor negroes in the Third Ward of this
city. _
Fourteen years ago she became a mis-
sionary at- Jerry McAuley’s Mission,No.
316 Water street, and in that work she
continued until she became ill in
August and went to Ocean Grove.
Thieves fresh from prison cells,
drunkards- ~and~=tramps, wretched we'-
men, all were the objects of her interest.
She grew to be well known in the slums
throughout the lower wards.
“No matter what place she entered,” I
said her associate, S. H. Hadley, “all
. revelry ceased and the inmates listened
to her respectfully. They knew she
was their friend, no matter who else
turned aside from them.”
Near the coffin yesterday was a floral
, pillow sent by the men of the Water
Street Mission, on which were the
words in purple flowers: “Our Mother.”
There was a pillow of flowers, lettered,
“Dear Friend,” sent by Jerry Grifl’in,
one of the many men befrended by
Mrs. Sherwood. ., . .
The old church was filled with mourn-
ers. Among them were many evange-
lists and missionaries, who had been
associated with Mrs.~Sherwood. The
greater number of those present were
men and women whOm she had turned
from evil ways.
The Rev. M. F. Compton, pastor of
the church, read from the Bible. The
Rev. C. H. Mead led in prayer. The
Rev. F. “7. Howell. who was Mrs.
Sherwood’s pastor f u fivu wars, spoke
highly of her character and told of her
work.
S. H. Hadley, who had been her fel-
low worker for fourteen years in the
Water Street Mission, of which he is
the superintendent, told of the work
she did there and the hardships she en-
cncountered. Mr. Hadley had not
spoken half a dozen sentences before
he stopped. He raised his hands to his
eyes. He tried to speak again, but for
f along time he could not. At last he
exclaimed: —
“Our sister, God bless her!"
He sat down and. every ’man and
woman in the congregation began to
sing “Rock of Ages.” That hymn was
Mother Sherwood’s requiem. ,Not an'.
other word was spoken. “ .1 r
Every one was singing, and yet every
one was weeping. As the echoes of the
.hymn died away, the mourners ad-
' vanoed to the chancel and looked on the
face of her whom they loved.
A single carriage followed the hearse
tothe Grand Central Station, whence
. the body was conveyed to Ridgefield,
Conn., for burial. '
Birthday Party.
Isola Marshall, daughter of Mr. and
. Mrs. Demon ,. Marshall was thirteen
years of age on Saturdaylast. In honor
thereof about sixty of Isola’s friends
assembled at her home in Broad River
and made merry until a late hour. The
party was a surprise to the pretty hos-
. tesr, but she was equal to the occasion.
The visitors brought a large number of.
presents and an abundance _of refresh-
ments. ‘ -
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FAdvertise in the GAZETTE. ‘
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douuugtoAuoHT.
Officer Valiant Detects Thomas
McMullen Evading the
Liquor Law.
Will Probably Lose His License.
Thomas McMullen was arrested this
morning by Ofiicer Valiant. Thomas
was in charge of the McllIullen saloon
on Franklin avenue, and contrary to
the law had his saloon open on election
day. Ofiicer Valiant saw a man golo
the front door with a “growler.” The
fellow was evidently instructed to go to
the back door, for which he started.
Officer Valient was too quick for him,
however, and dodged through the door
and into the saloon ahead of the cus-
tomer.
McMullen saw the officer and attempt-
ed to dodge from behind the bar, but
was too late. Valiant placed him under
arrest and brought him to the Police
Headquarters where he was paroled
until to-morrow morning.
It is quite probable that Mchlen’s
icense will be cancelled.
The News Hits ’lm Hard.
“In answer to The Daily News’ in-
quiry, the Hour explained its sudden
conversion from an, uncompromising
and vigorous License advocate, to just
the same kind of a No-Lioense advo-
cate. * * * Somebody has been un-
kind enough to insinuate that his
present antagonism to the License
system had its inception 'at the time the
county commissioners refused to have
the license applications printed in the
Hour, even at out rates.”—News.
. Absurdity Rampant.
The grand old mischief maker of
[sauce Place, made a most damaging
mess of it in his Weekly Hour on Satur-
day, in his false and absurd efi'ort to
boom E. O. Keeler for State Senator.
Had not the reckless character of the
lunatic scribbler, been so well known
in and about Westport, his most false
and mischevious article, had it been
road, would have proved very dis-
astrous to Keeler. -
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Have Left Town.
Oliver , E. Wilson the Democratic
nominee for Mayor, '“took to the
woods" this morning. Or more strictly
speaking has gone to Torrington to the
Opening of the-agricultural fair in that
place.
Councilman Harvey M.
the hands of his friends and gone to
Danbury on a business trip.
Kent a can-‘
'didate for re-election on the Repub-
lican ticket, has left his re-election in"
THE ONL Y' EIGHT-PAGE give-CENT DAILY IN THE WORWAL-Ks.
Norwalk, Conn, Monday Evening, October 5, 1896.
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we WAaoflATHELD,
Killed by "a Traiu Near the
Naugatuck Junction.
Name Known But Not His Home.
The body of a well dressed young
man, who was evidently named John
Chatfield, but Whose residence is ’un-
known, was found near the Naugatuck
Junction, shortly before midnight,
Saturday night and was taken to Bailey
Sr Perry’s undertaking rooms in Milford,
where it now awaits complete identifi-
cation. The man had been killed by a
train, probably about 10 or 11 o’clock
on Saturday night.
The body was discovered by the en-
gineer of a west-bound train, lying on
another track. It was plainly outlined
in the glare of the headlight. The en-
gineer stopped his train and the body
was put aboard and carried as far as
the Naugatuck Junction. From there
it was carried in a wagon to Milford
village. '
The principal clue by which the
body is likely to be fully identified to-
day was the name John Chatfield 0n
the hat band, The“ portrait of a young
woman and the initials “J. 0.,” were
also tattooed upon the right arm.
The body is that of a man about 25
years of rage, and 5 feet 9 inches in
height. The man was smooth faced,
and had black hair and eyes. The first
finger of the left hand had been taken
off down to the first joint by some pre-
vious accident.
The most probable explanation of the
man’s death is that he was stealing a
- ride on a freight train, and fell between ,
the cars.
The directory shows no John Chat.
field living in Norwalk, Bridgeport,
Stratford or Fairfield. ‘
LATER—The New Haven police last
night discovered that John Chatfield of
that city had been missing from his
home since Friday night and that in
part his description corresponds with
that of the dead man.
A Christening Party.
A christening party was held; at the
home of Mr. John T. , Smith on Glen-
wood avenue, yesterday. About 75
friends were present and it- was a very
happy occasion. It was Mr. and Mrs.
Smithgs eleventh child. Refreshments
were served.
Sound Money Banners;
Thirty Amenican flags bearing an
inscription “McKinley & Hobart” and
“Sound Money” were flung to the
breeze "throughout the business portion-
of Bridgeport to-day.
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was KnocKso our. '.
A A Weston flan Badly. Treated by: aGang of
-- » Humans. '
A man who gave his name-as Charles
Cavelry was found in a very much
“used up” condition on Main street
Saturday night, or rather early Sunday
morning, by Officer Kenney. He said
that he belonged in 1’Weston but was
visiting friends in Winnlpauk, and was
proceeding to the latter place when he
was knocked down by a stinging blow
on the side of the head by one of a gang
of young fellows who each took a turn
at pummeling him.
They then proceeded to rob him not
leaving even his jack-knife or pipe.
His face bore evidence of the truth of
his story of the assault, one eye being
completely closed up and the other one
in deep mourning. His face was other-
wise disfigured and he had several
bruises about his body.
The officer stood him on his feet and
told him to go home, but he objected,
and gave as a reason that he did not
want to meet his wife until something
had been done to improve the appear-
ance of his face. On being told that
this would necessitate his being taken
to the station-house, he said “all right,”
and was escorted there. .
Thinking that his punishment had
been severe enough for a plain drunk.
the only charge that could be preferred
against him he was discharged Sunday
morning and started for home.
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St. Paul Church Meetings. .
The Ladies Guild will meet at the
Chapel on Bere'kely street, Tuesday af-
ternoon.
The Brotherhood of St. Andrew’ will
meeet at the Chapel, Tuesday evening.
The Ladies’ Society will meet at the
home of Mrs. LeGrand Jackson, on
Elm street, Wednesday afternoon.
The Industrial School will meet in
the Chapel next Saturday afternoon.
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Burned With Hot Lead.
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Lambert Schutskey a plumber was
severely burned by molten lead some
days since, had his wounds treated at
the hospital yesterday. 'He was climb-
in'g a flight of stairs when one of the
steps gave way and he fell. He had a
pot of lead in his hand the molten con-
tents of which flew up the right sleave
of his coat badly burning his arm and
hand. A portion of the lead also spatn
tered 'on his left hand. Fortunately
{none of the fluid reached on his face.
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Waller in the Chair.
The gold Democratic state central
committee has chosen ex-Governor
Thomas M.-W_aller for'temporary chair-
man of the gold Democratic convention,
next Thursday at Hartford.
, HERE AND THERE.
An Epitome of Happenings of
of Interest to the Public. '
Garnered With Scissors and Pencil. '
Rev. Thomas K. Noble preached at
Kensett yesterday afternoon .
The Christian Endeavor society will
meet in the Congregational church, to-
~ night.
Miss Mary McNamara and Miss Anna
McAulifi' are vigiting friends in Mt.
Vernon.
Charles M. Paddock died at his home
tarday, aged about 60 years.
Mrs. Edward Stone, Sr., and Miss
Nellie Stone of Norwalk, are visiting
friends in this city—Bridgeport Tele-
gram.
Mrs. T. K. Noble will read a paper at
the meeting of the Daughters of the
King, in Hartford, October 13th and
14th.
A hard fight is being waged on the
license question in New Canaan, to-day.
It is believed that the vote will be a
close one. '
G. Fred Austin has opened his new
restaurant on Water street. It is neat-
ly fitted up and is quite modern in all
its appliances.
~Miss Annie E. Smith is in charge of
the Town clerk’s office to-day, and Miss
Jane M. Hyatt has possession of the se—
lectmen’s office. '
The T. W. Goodrich wagon show
passed through this city early yester-
day morning, en route from New Ca-
naan to Bridgeport.
Harry E Bentley of Belden avenue,
is acting as nurse for George R. Cowles
who is supposed to be fatally ill at his
home on East. avenue.
“Doctors” Frank Daly, George, Mc-
Guire and Orrin Tuthill, of the New
York Medical University spent Sunday
with college chums in this city, yester-
day.
married have leased rooms in the Mrs.
Harriett A. Sturges residence on East
avenue, and will commence housekeep-
ing.
Mr. and Mrs. Peter J. O’Brien will
celebrate their fifth or wooden wedding
anniversary, at their home No. 43
Chapel street, Wednesday evening,
October 14th. ' '
Delegates from the Daughters of the
King of St. Paul’s church will attend
the State Convention of the Daughters
of the King of that organization in
Waterbury, Saturday, October 10th.
Mrs. S. B. Pond wife of Rector Pond
of St. Paul’s Churob, met with quite a
painful a'ccident last week, caused from
hot fat sputtering from a pan upon the
stove and then blazing up, burning her’
quite severely about the face.
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The Opera House was crowded last
evening to listen to H. A. Hull, prose-
cuting attorney of New London county
speak on the “Moral, Financial and
Legal Side of the Liquor Problem.”
Mr. Bull is a very interesting talker.
A party consisting of Mr. and Mrs.
George Butterworth, Miss Helen But-
terworth and guest from New York,
-Mrs. Frederick Hoyt, Miss Edith Mar-
tin and Miss Clara Belts, wheeled to
Bridgeport and back Saturday. The
at rrt was made from the Green.
urday night by Oflicer Morehonse, for
being intoxicated. Ofiicer Birtr nm
about the same time arrested Mich :t'A
Sullivan on the same charge. Butt)
were lodged in the station house and
this morning were each fined $5 in de-
fault of which they were trken to jail.
Master Artie Billsborough, who near-
ly severed two of. his fingers three
weeks ago, while using a lawn mower,
has sufficiently recovered the use of his
hand. under the skillful treatment of
Dr. Walter Hitchcock, to enable him
to return to school-to-day and take his
chances in the usual shoool-boy’s
games, mischief and fun.
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' Work has been resumed on the lay.”
Hill, and preparations are being made
for the setting of the special work or
combination switches at the foot of the
hill. 'The latter to the casual observer
seem to be decidedly complicated.
Superintendent Kyle expects to have a
“red car” running up and over the hill
Kon Saturday.
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on Maple avenue, East Norwalk.yes-.
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Mr. and Mrs. Ferris Gay, recently "
Charles Gregory was arrested Sat- ,
ing of the Street Railway tracks on Mill,
Price One Cent
DON’T use THEM.
The Latest Ads. Received Be-
fore Going to Press.
By the People and For the People.
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on SALE—A second—hand Columb‘ b'.
oificecyde‘ Price. $15; Can be seen atmthils
.odels, seamless steel dro
for .ed steel connections. choice of tires. $39.72
at SOUTH NOBWALK Haanwaan 00. 1'25 tf
F2? igfigfiggenedictuyoiwfia‘lk, newsdeal-
. an exoe en '
and Holder for 25c. Call and see filinmuimItTm
tubmg,
WANTEB.
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1n 8. small family. Apply at this offiocrd‘.
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Etegntglversideilagenurf. Low regnt for Itxligs2
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A Good, Warranted AXE for
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Best BRADLE
$ 1 .25.
Extra Handles, 20 and 25¢.
ets. 25c. First-class Buck
' Saw, . 500.
H. H. WfiIAMS
MISS BAl-Rll’S j
‘ "INSTITUTE.
Norwalk, Conn.
15th Year in Norwalk.
BOARDING AND DAYSGHOOL
Primary. intermediate. academic and college
preparatory classes. ' Specialists employed for
physical culture, elocution. music, art and the
languages. Careful attention to morals and
manners. A limited number of day pupils
and special students admitted. Send for cir-
cular. Early application desirable.
Miss Baird is at home to visitors on Thurs-
day and Friday of each week until 5 p. m.
The Fall and Winterlterm of this School
opens on Thursday the 24th inst.
FdWCEl‘T’S
3 WATER STREET.
Opening of
Fall and Winteri Millinery
On THURSDAY, FRIDAY and
SATURDAY, Oct. I, 2, 3.
All are cordially invited to attend. I
Everyone making a purchase or leaving an
order will be presented with a. souvenir.
FAWCETTS.
3 Water Street, Norwalk.
Shitlht. SPECIAL.
Zia.
A five cent Bottle of best black ink from
now until October 10th for
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2m:
25 Envelopes for 3 cents.
24 sheets 1Writing Paper for 4 cents.
JOHN T. HAYES'
NO. :5 MAIN STREET. NORWALK.‘
Best Goods. Lowest Prices.
J. D. Jennings. ,
UNDERTAKER
1 Knight streetmpposite
Street Railway Depot
NIGHT (TELL A1 OFFICE’.
'Piano“ Lessons.
WESGEOBGE W. BRADLEY. (dau hter
L of the late .Wm. B. Nash.) gives .0 cent
and satisfactory instructions on the/Piano at
car home No. 102 Main. "rest. ?’
OR SALE—Bicycles, guaranteed $75 1896 ‘
Hatch »
25TH YEAR.
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