r/ Vol. VI. Whole No. 1504 E V ENIN THE ONLY EIGHT-PAGE ONE-CENT DAILY IN THE WORWALKS. Norwalk, Conn, Monday Evening, December 7,, 1896. a; Price One Cent __1 JOE SMITH’S HORSE. The Owner Claims That it was Stclen and He Will Prose- cute. The Police Scout the Idea of Stealing. Joseph Smith of Broad River drove to this city Saturday night and left his horse hitched at a convenient poet on Water street. When he decided to start for home the animal was missing, and “Joe” enlisted the services of the police in locating the turnout which he claimed as his belief had been stolen. A search for the animal was without avail until early yesterday morning when it was found that the horse had been found by a young man and taken to Dann’s stables for safe keeping. This morning the owner of the horse told a GAZETTE reporter that he was on the track of two young men, one of whom lives on Harbor avenue, and that he intended causing the arrest of both of them, on the rather serious charge of horse stealing. He said that the horse had been no- mercifully used and that it would cost considerable to place the vehicle in as good repair as when he left it standing on Water. street. , No arrests have yet been made, but Mr. Smith assures the reporter that he will prosecute “the young devils” to the bitter end. This may be the first trial held in the new Town Court room. .0. ‘ Union Beer. The following notice is being sent to the several liquor dealers in town: V OFFICE or CENTRAL LABOR UNon 0F Nonwanx, CT. December 4th, 1896. MR. DEAR Sm: The central body of organized labor of this city herewith informs you that it will be obliged to withhold its pa“- tronage of any or all non-union beer, ale and porter, until this firm comes to a satisfactory settlement with the Na- tional Union of the United Brewery Workmen of the U. S. The Central Labor Union does not intend to injure the saloon keepers’ trade and therefore informs you in time, so you may be able to purchase strictly Union goods in place of the scab beer you are handling now. The exclusive use of Union.beer, ales and portor will entitle you to the use of the Union show card given out by the National Union of the United Brewery Workmen of the U. S., which certainly will benefit your trade. It you are willing to aid organized la- bor in its just cause and intend to make the desired change, please inform as at your~earliest consenience. Yours Truly, ( an. S- Nonwanx CENTRAL (vr-d LABOR UNION. K. D. Notes. The Central Union of King’s Daugh- ters of the NorWulk Congwgational church will meet In the chapel next Saturday at 3:30 p. m. instecad of 4 o’clock as heretofore. There will he reports from the circles for two months and business of importance to all the circles. The Kind Word circle will sing. ' . The Ministering circle (Mrs. Belden, President) will meet in the Pastor’s “Church Study” next Saturday at ' 2:30 p. m., one hour before the meeting of the Union. 0 Bishop Williams’ Illness. Bishop John Williams, senior bishop of the Episcopal church in the United States. is confined to his house with sciatica, so that all engagements have been cancelled. He is able to hear his classes and give his lectures at the Berkeley Divinity school. His episco- pal work will be done by bishops visit- ing in the state. H $|,500 For a Baby’s Life. Judge Shumway has decided that the Meriden electric road should pay $1,- 500 for the death of the 18-months-old child of Daniel R. Budd of Meriden August 13, 1895. In the complaint the plaintifi' set. up that the car was not properly equipped with brakes and fenders. The sum of $5,000 was asked for. O. Drowned at Danbury. Gilbert Light, a farmer aged 67 years, went from Ridgeway, to Danbury, Sat- urday night to visit ' a relative. He went into the wrong house and in his confusion fell from a stoop into a stream 15 feet below. He was so badly hurt that he died in the police station half an hour later. . p » taking for his text acts 19:2. TWO ELOPING COUPLES. Parents Irate, but the Elopers Supposed to be Happy. A double elopement has created a sensation in Hartford and at Collins- ville, It was first learned that John Geirseh of Hartford had gone to Col- linsville anltaken Miss Belle Gaudy, seventeen years old, daughter of Mr. ' and Mrs. John Gaudy, and had eloped with her to Torrington. After their marriage they went to Collinsville, but the girl’s parents were so infuriated leave for some other place. When Mr. and Mrs. Gaudy were in- vestigating the case they discovered an- other elopement at the same time. The other couple were Grace G airsch. under twenty years old, and hci‘ cousin, who ran away and were married in Torring- ton. The parents of the Girsch girl were even more wrought up than the Gaudys, and went to Torrington in great haste. They found their daugh- ter, whom they took home in a hurry. 0. She Wants $I0,000. Papers in a civil action were served on Banker James Staples as executor of the estate of the late David Wake- man of Black Rock, by Sheriff Fenelon Saturday. The suit is instituted by Annie Burdett, housekeeper of the de- ceased, who sues for Wages due her. The allegations are that the plaintiff was in the domestic employ of the de- ceased from Jan 1 1880, till\the time of his death, which occurred last Septem- ber. During that time plaintiff never ceived any wages, but the papers in the suit allege that there was an under- standing between Mr. Wakeman and the plaintiff that she was to receivea fair compensation. She never received any compensation, O “The Work of the Holy Ghost.” At the Norwalk Congregational church yesterday morning the Pastor preached to a very large congregation upon“1‘he Work of the Holy Ghost,” “Have Ye received the Holy Ghost since Ye fibe- liev‘ed.” In‘the evening he spoke upon "Christ the Soul’s Life” basing his dis- course upon John 10:iO—“1 am come that they might have life and have it more abundantly.” The. music was de- lightful at both services. A Sad Case. Annie White whose tragic death at Peekskill was announced in t'1ese col- umns has been identified as a girl of that name, a former resident of Sauga- tuck. She, it is reported, came to that place from the old country, her pas- sage being paid by a resident of this city. She was a remarkably pretty girl but became wayward and paid the usual penalty. Three Children Drowned. Three children, Willie Bourk aged 7, his sister Josie aged 11 and Daniel Ryan, aged-6 years, broke through the ice on the Naugatuck river, near Thomaston, on Saturday and were drowned. The bodies were recovered yesterday. The children were skating and were alone with the exception of two other children younger than them- selves. .0. Consecration Services. The fourth anniversary of the conse- cration of St. Mary’s R. C. church will take place next Sunday. Rev. Father Sullivan of New York will preach the sermon and special music will be pro- vided by the choir. A solemn high mass will be celebrated. Left Wife» an Creditors. » Hamilton R.‘Roy, a New Haven book- binder, has disappeared, leaving several creditors, two of whom are fighting over his furniture, while his wife, who was left in a destitute condition, with a three months’ old baby, has been obliged to go to her father’s house for shelter. Hanlon Brothers’ Building. No one has made so decided, con- spicuously attractive improvement, in all the changesmade in the Mill Hill widening scheme as the Hanlon broth- ers in their novel highly ornamental metal cornice, front covering, big plate glass windows. no. Song Service. The Song Service given at the Opera House yesterday afternoon was well at- tended, in fact nearly every chair in the place was occupied. The singing was excellent, and the entire program one that was greatly appreciated. _____.—-———4—”—_‘—" (luite a Difference. ADanbury man has made two, at.- tempts, recently. to commit suicide by jumping into an openflstove.—Several Exchanger. For man read cat, and it will come [nearer the‘truth. . that the young couple found it best to . HERE Ail THERE. An Epitome of Happenings of of Interest to the Public. Garnered With Scissors and Pencil. D.5If John P. Beatty is visiting friends in Norwalk. F. J. Curtis & Co. are repainting their store front. ——Carbonette at Lewis’. The city council will hold a regular meeting to-nght. Miss Alice Cole of Elmcrest, has been and gone and got the mumps. The front of the Curtis building on Main street is being repainted. ‘ Mrs. John H. Buckley of Belden avenue is in New York to-day. The Carpenters’ Union will hold a regular meeling to-morrow night. Stephen B. Monroe a well known Norwalk resident is dangerously ill. Mrs. Goodsoll died at her home in Poplar Plains last night aged 83 years. The annual meeting fof the Knights of Columbus will be held next Monday evening. _ There will be an important meeting of Grace church vestry in the Guild room, Friday evening. R. B. Kane of Bridgeport has been elected captain ofethe New York Uni- versity football team for next year. TWelve transients were given lodging at the Hotel Howard Saturday night and twenty one bunked there last night. A. full rehearsal of the cantata. “I‘he Cominglof the King” will be held in the Congregational chapel this evening. Three largeBrid'geport furniture vans came to this city this morning and re- moved to that city furniture belonging to Mrs Alice Clark. Concord Division S. of T. will hold an “open meeting” this evening. itors will be entertained with a fine program of exercises. A concert will be given in Lock- wood’s hall to-morrow evening under the direction of Mrs. J. C. Newkirk and Miss Alice May Sherwood. Work on the new stone bridge at the Darien line was commenced by Con< tractor Lawlor this morning under 'the supervision of the selectmen. Two seamen who had been twelve days adrifton the top of a deck house were brought to New York by the Um- bria and told of a miraculous rescue. The Bridgeport almshouse is crowded almost to the extent of suffocation. In many instances three beds have been placed in rooms hardly large enough for two. The case of the State vs.‘ Edward An- derson, who it is alleged stabbed Daniel Grantley, is set down for a hearing in the Common Pleas Court for to-mor- row. ‘ Mr. Charles Daniels and mother have returned to town from their summer home at Litchfield, and are domiciled at Mrs. Eliza Newkirk’s on Lewis street. Libation artist Johnson at the Nor- , walk Hotel resigned Saturday night and succeeds Libation artist Johnson at the Mahackemo Hotel, who resigned some days since. . John Carroll, an expert bicycle rider and undertaker, was calling on old friends in town yesterday. John is lo- cated in New York, but Norwalk still has great attractions for him. One or two of the departments at the Norwalk Mills were shut down Satur- day until Wednesday, in order that other departments might get far enough ahead with their Work to he 33‘ " .1- tire mill booming. It is stated that Mr. Clarence Reeves, who has hundreds of friends in this city, and Miss'Mary Foley were mar- ried in Port Chester, N. Y., on Satur- day last. The GAZETTE extends its hearty congratulations to Mr. and Mrs: Reeves. , i The new stained glass window to re- place the one broken ont some weeks ago in St. Mary’s church will probably be set some time this week. The subject is‘-‘I_m- maculate Conception” and as regards beauty will be in excess of the one. which it is to replace. ' Vis-~ ‘in New York city. 8T_RIGK_E_II_HOME8. Death’s Sad Harvest Here and Elsewhere. Many Well known Persons Gone Beyond. MRS. JONATHAN CAMP. By blood of Cannon stock and by bridal of Camp connection this repre- sentative of two of earlier Norwalk’s solid households ceased from her labors just after the transient but peaceful gleaming of Friday evening last. The deceased was a remarkable woman. She was the oldest grandchild of James and Rebecca Gould Cannon, and dur- ing nearly eighty-nine years of human life has exemplified the doctrine of the crest motto of her ancient family, “Firmior quo Paratz‘or,” which freely translated runs, Ono’s strength consists in being ever well prepared. This ex- actly expresses her great character- trait. Had she a Florida trip to make as the companion of an invalid husband, train and tide were her servants, not masters; or did she plan a visit to a be- loved Western son-in-law, she was, if anything, ahead of time. The day was set wherein to start for, or return from the White Mountains, the Berkshire Heights or Watch Hill, and she was promptly on hand. Her landlord abroad and her friends at home knew just when to expectyher, and she was all ready had an emergency occurred. It was an instructive lesson .to witness her, even at fourscore, ready at the moment, to start for a Christmas Eve service, albeit a drive of over twenty miles was involved and an almost midnight out- ing; and yet this same individual would be about the very first person to reach the parish church at the Christmas worship the next morning. Hers has been a surprising record. She belonged to the same sensible, practical and worthful school as did Mrs. Ebenezer Church, Mrs. Daniel Nash, Mrs.‘ Isaac Belden, Mis. Henry Chichester a'nd Mrs. Samuel St. John, a galaxy of Nor- walk names. She imposed upon no one and she would permit no one to impose upon herself. As a lessor of the Camp estate she always acted upon the square and she demanded the same from every Iessee.Thriftlessness had her sympathy, were there good cause for it, but shift- lessness she could not endure. Tax bills, insurance rates and pew rents she punctually paid. She was a true wo- man and lived the life of a true wo- man, and was one of the oldest com- municants of the Protestant Episcopal church in the diocese of Connecticut. She understood her creed, she loved her church’s prayers and was a constant attendent upon its services, ’joming audibly, down to within two or three hours of her departure, in a portion of iis litany and then bowing her aged head to receive its benediction. The sun of an Advent day had gone down, , and resplendent Orion was rising over Jarvis Hill. facing her window when the pendulum marked the bridegroom’s arriving hour and she fell on sleep and was gathered to her Fathers, leaving to her family the memory-legacy of a rare mother and to the parish of St. Paul’s and the town of Norwalk, that of a loyal daughter’s diligence, discretion, decision and devotion. SILAS BURR SHERWOOD. This well known and much respected resident of Westport died at his home in Greens Farms on Saturday, aged sixty-seven years. Mr. Sherwood was a farmer by occupation, but his good sense and integrity were of such a high order that he was frequently called to places of honor and trust by his fellow townsmen, and for the last sixteen years he was Judge of Probate for the Wéstport Probate District, comprising the towns of Weston and Westport, and at the time of his death was President of the State Probate Assembly. As a Probate Judge he was best known and in that office wherein a judge is often a friend and counsellor as well:as judge, he discharged his duties honestly, promptly, and yet with such good sense and friendliness as to gain something better than popularity—genuine re- spect. ROBERT MARTIN. Robert Martin died last Friday at the age of ninety-two years, at his home in Greens Farms. Mr. Martin was born in England, but came to this country when he was thirty years old and settled He was for many years engaged in the publishing busi- ness in Beekman street as a member of the firm of Mortin & Johnson, and made a fortune of more than a million of dollars. He retired from active business many years ago. At one time he owned considerable land which is nowa part of Greenwood Cemetery. He was very charitable, and is believed to have given $50,000 to various chari- table institutions within the last three years. He gave $8,000 to establish and maintain the Matilda Memorial School in Newburg, N. Y., where colored children‘are taught to sew and cook. Mr. Martin’s wife died eight years ago. She was formerly Miss Matilda Wandle, and was a granddaughter of the Rev. Samuel Fowler, the first Methodist minister settled in Newburg. Mr. Martin leaves no children. His daughter was married to Henry Pail- lard, of New York city, in 1870, and died a few months afterward in Switzer- land, while on her wedding tour. Mrs. Emiline Marks, the widow of Levi Marks of Bethany. and mother of Hon. Joel A. Sperry, the defeated can- didate of the Gold Demomrats for Gov- ernor, died at Milford, Saturday. She was 92 years old, and her death was the result of a gradual decay. Irving Gibbs Platl, aged 35, one of the most prominent business men in Water- bury, died yesterday of typhiod fever. He'had patented numerous in- ventions now used in the button indur- try. He was unmarried and was re- puted to be worth several hundred thousand dollars. ' ——-—<- ‘ THEY FIGHT A DUEL. Nicholas Gabler, a Would-be Wife Mur- derer Wounded by Sheriff Bulkley. Deputy Sheriff Wallace Bulkley. of Fairfild, had a duel with revolvers in the woods nearPlattsville, a few miles north of Bridgeport, yesterday after- noon,with Nicholas Gabler, a desperate character. “ho is wanted for the at- tempted mu der of his wife. Eight shots were find at close range, five by the sheriff and three by the fugitive. Gabler’s aim was bad and the sherifl' escaped. He is confident, however, that one of the bullets from his revolver lodged in Gabler’s body. There was an exciting chase through the woods and swamps but Gabler being the best runner escaped and is still at large. . Gabler is a German and is known in Fairfield where he has lived for some time as a bad man. His wife left him some months ago and since that time has been living as a servant at Bradley Meeker’s in Stratford. Because she re- fused to live with him he shot at fer three. times after knocking her down, but none of the shots took effect. Bridgeport Reporters. 'A. B. Underw00d assumes a repor- torial position with the Farmer to-day. Rowland L. Tayleure leaves Bridge- port to-day to do newspaper work at Waterbury. Richard Howell, a former well known newspaper man, resumes work in the Herald editorial department to-day. Charles C. Kenney who for the past four months has been a reporter on the Farmer concluded his Iabers Saturday night and will go to New Haven. The County Courts. The criminal term of the court of common pleas will come in in Bridge-_ port to-morrow at 10 a. m. The docket is a large one. The superior court civil side, will to- morrow again take up the long con- tinued Porter—Ritch case. Wants His Liberty. James McNally, the green goods man, who is doing time in the Joliet, 111., state prison, has written to his brother Walter McNally, in Bridgeport asking him to get signatures for the former’s petition for a pardon, so that he can be released before he finishes out his three year’s sentence. Will Probably Sell. Parties from out of town are negotia: ting for the purchase of Fred W. Smith’s meat market at the corner I f Main and Hoyt streets. In case the sale is consummated, it is understood that Mr. Smith will accept a remunera- tive situation and move out of town. C..——————‘ To Elect Engineers. The annual election of a chief engineer and two assistants and a de- partment physician of the Norwalk Fire Department will take place at the Pioneer Hook and Ladder headquar- ters on Tuesday evening, December 22. >0- A Splendid Showing. The net receipts of the entertainment and supper given by the ladies of St. Mary’s church, last week, were an- nounced yesterday, at St. Mary’s church, by Rev. Father Furlong, as amounting to over four hundred dol- lars. -' Mrs. F. H. Neweomb of Boston, who has a. daughter at school at Miss Baird’s institute, was a guest over Sunday at the Norwalk hotel. - DON’T use lHEll/T The Latest Ads. Received Be- fore Going to Press. By the People and For the People. WANIED. WANTED.—A situation to do A. housework. Apply No. 9 Grant streeifnlsgfl walk. ' ‘d7-3t 10R SAL E. 0R SALE—Benedict. Norwalk neWsde la er. is selling an excelle ’ ' a and Holder for 25c. Call andngeeFit?ntam Pen OLD TIN ROOF FOR SALE: AT A BARGAIN. CALL ii GAZETTE OFFICE. .. ' ' Hoyt’s, Theatre, TO-NIGHT THE LITTLE MERRYMAKER. , . MINNIE ' ' LESTER, IN THE ROMANTIC DRAMA “MOLLY BAWN” Prices, IO, 20 and 30 cents. 4—M ATINEES—él milli3§§stii8e1§h§’55§§3'é 3321i agil-ittt‘idftyé house for evei‘vbod ' ' _. , . .i . Seats on tale - ted s and Pinneo's stores. at HMS “A New York Boy” Saturday flight. HEATING STOVES, At Reduced Prices 2 ELECTRICDILHEATERS' With Pure Combustion. New Patterns in Lam s. D' - ner er Toilet Ware, Haney" hina.& Housefurnish- mg Goods. F. J. CURTIS 85 CO. ' 23 MAIN STREET, NORWALK. / 7 1 THE GAZETTE COUPON. Ry presentingihis Coupon and 30 Cents at Plaisted’s Drug Store, South‘ Norwalk, or Pinneo’s Stationery Store. Norwalk, it will entitle TWO LADIES, or ONE GENTLEMAN and LADY to RESERVED SEATS for the perform. ance of ‘MOlly Bawn’ BY run ' Minnie Lester Comedy Ull, AT HOYI’S THEATRE Monday Dec. 7, ’96. Not good unless exchanged before 4 p. in. Monday. _ \ ~ v \~. 1~ ~ . v v ~ \ s\\‘ .\ sass \ \\\ \ \\ o\ \ \\ \ ‘O m. \ \ \\:\. \ A\ \\\ 9&‘S ISTRICT of Norwalk. ss. Prob 1) December 5th, A. D., 1896 ate court Whereas, written application has been made gr; 1316: 13°15” [for admilaitstrattilen of the estate , EVINE a e o‘ , ' Dgtgcbgecgisedi , d 1 or walk in mud r ere . _ at sai app ication and determined at the Probate UfiicebianhNIJIT-(z '» walk. on .11: 11th day of December. 1896. at 10 o’clock for noon. and that public no" thereot be given to all. persons interestlgi therein byy-iblishing this order in a. news- aper haying a circulation in said district at east four days before said day of hearing, ASA B. WOODWARD. Judge. HERE’S YOUR OHQIICE. A fine building lot 01. “’ilton ave- '-k at nue. If you intend to build, this before purchasing. Water, gas and sewer on the avenue. Will be sold at a Bargain. w. H. avm‘crou, Real'Estate and Insurance Room I. Gazette B’I’d. , J. D'. J ennings. UN DEKTAKER a Knight street-.opposite Street Railway Depot .. NIGHT 1mm. .41 OFFICE. ; ‘ ma J. ___.___ l- A; AA -A.
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