EACH MONTH (During 1397) I 1 i ~20VSecond “ . “ 40Thlrd " Sunlight SOIAIP For particulars send your name and full address to Lever Bros. ,.,Ltd liudsou &. Harrison Sts., New York. -4 First Prizes, saoli of $100 011st. “ I_$100 Pierce Special Bicycles. “ " s 25111111 11111111. 3 WRAPPERS 3 TWRWWW ENENING GAZETTE. = ENTERED AT THE POST OFFICE 1N NOR- W'ALK AS A NEWSPAPER. MAIL SUBSCRIPTIONS; DAILY—One year, :53; .six months, $1.75; three months, 81, ' one month, 400. \VEEKLY—One year, in advance, $1; six months. 60c. . three months. 351:. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1897. Funeral Reform. .. ‘ T he pastors ofGrandRapids,M§&h.,_§§e 'are- n aking a concerted effort to efi§_ j form in the conduct of funerals in that <:ity.That their movement will be imme- diately and completely successful is doubtful, for some 'of the customs which they seek to abolish are strong- l-y intrenched. display, less extravagance, the discard- I‘hey recommend less ing of sombre mourning, shorter ser- moms and week days instead of Sundays for funerals. . Most of these recommendations are sensible. There is too much display in :1 majority of the funerals in all parts of this country. dead, and-its only help to the living is ' “Death levels poverty and pride,”accor'ding to It cannot benefitthe to put money into circulation. a poet of the last generation, but one I sees little evidence of this level- ing process in the funerals of the rich and the poor. if the former would set agood example of simplicity and ab- sence of display in funerals, the latter might not feel compelled to indulge in extravagance on such occasions. Many a. family expendsh-money in needless display in the burial of one of its meni- bers, that is sadly needed by the sur- vivors. As to mourning, the ‘grand Rapids clergymen will have hard work to dis- place it, but they may efi'ect a whole- some change even in that branch of their crusade. There are thousands of , families that have already emancipated themselves fromthe custom of “putting. on mourning,” when death takes one of One of the best items in the above list of reforms is“shorter ser- mons,” and in this the reformers will succeed, for the trend of public senti~ .ment is with them. I The old-time funeral sermon with its "inevitable ad- dress to the mourners” was a hor'rOr, and its almost total disappearance is one of the evidences of progress. Sun- day funerals are far less common now than they formerly were. but a rule that would condemn them would bea. heavily on the poor, for it would add lass of a day‘ s or half a day’ s time by the wage-earners of a family to the cost of sickness and burial. It would ”also compel the friends of the family, most I of whom would naturally be working people, to stay away or lose wages. I ———————<o.o»————— FEMININE CHAT. their number. A bit of real lace is a gift always sure to be appreciated. , ,3 Is there anything more awful than a , short-waisted blouse ? The secret of true enjoyment is to live within our income. Noon hour 13 the best time for shop- ping The fur pelerine is the smartest of all winter garments. 11 Fried celery is a new dish appea1 mg on the winter menu. Very few unto-date women shoes too small for 'thgir feet. A. .woman finds a 1ea1 Woman friend 1 worth a dozen so-Icalled sweethearts. I wear It won’t be long now before the an- nual sale pf muslin underwear begins. Have you noticed how very- polite are our servants and others who by any chance can possibly expect Christ- mas remembrances f1 om us? If people could only give as they wished to instead of having to be con- trolled by purse limitations,-how much more Christmasy it would seem. Packages to be sent by mail should be ca1efully done up lest the precious gifts contained theiein are strewn ameng the heteiogeneous matter in the carrier’s bag. The grown-up who can wilfully dispel , a child’s belief to Sdnta Claus is worse than an infidel. Many a. man at Christmas time ‘5— V I “hangs up” his watch, even though he doesn’t hang up his stocking. A bride to be married on Christmas day will be sorry in the years to come when her husband tells her that she must make her anniversary present as well. Bless the little folks—Christmas is their special I, holiday. Would that adults could get as much real pleasure as the babies do from the wooley dogs and active crocodiles so much in evi- denee on the streets at this time. ' ‘ '7 ‘ GLASS OF OLIVE OiL.. Old Mon-of-'\Vurn1en Drink [t to l’rvven Getting Drunk on \Vhiskey. The glasses were going round, say, the Louisville Courier-Journal, whez the man who had been in the navy . speltez—“Wait a minute, boys. We’v- had several. Let me give you a tip that I learned when I was on the-Chi- na station. .You are pretty good drinkers, you Kentucky boys, and you can hold four own with anybody from the East, West or North who tries to put you under the table. But unless you carry out my plan don’t you ever stack yourselves up against an Eng- lishman, and especially an army or n. - val officer unless you have the good luck to meet a certain little. faced, wizened creole from Louisiana, whose recipe is passed around 'the nose this city. 'It started in the old days the pleasure of outstaying their Amer- ican guests or hosts whenever two ships met on a foreign station. that little yellow devil came along with his trick and the Englishmen have never sincegcome out better than sec- ond in any drinking bout. The se- cret? Olive Oil. One wineglussful be- fore the fun begins and if possible an- other later on, and you can keep your Wit and legs throughout the dampest evening. I suppose one of two things happens. Either .the oil coats the stomach and prevents the .oil from be- ing absOrbed by the system or else it floats on top and keeps the fumes from rising to the brain. But you’ll have to ask the medicine men about that. All I know is impractical result, and that has enabled us Yankee Doo- dies to go home cheerful and clear headed many an evening when our foreign cousins were speechless.” A FRENCH DOG STORY. Bis Master “’11: Ill. The Gaulois tells the, following story -of an intelligent French poodle: “A blind beggar was in the habit some years sincefif frequenting the Pont des Sts. Peres, where he used to station himself with a clarinet and an intel- ligent poodle. The place was well chosen, and charitable, contributions poured into the little wooden bowl which the dog held in his mouth. One day the blind man, who had reached an adVanced age, was not to be seen. He had fallen ill, in fact, and was unable to pursue his avocation‘. His faithful companion, however, continued to fre- u11derstood that his master was un- well, and, touched by the dog’ 3 fidelity, dropped their pence into his bowl in inc1eased numbers After a time the beggai died, an event which the wily poodle kept carefully to himself until ' I he also became an absentee from the Pout des Sts. Peres. His disappear— anus produced a great sensation among his numerous clientele, and a search was prosecuted, when tile-411.11211 ammal was found lying dead in a. cellar near his former master’s abode, a sum of twenty thousand francs in bonds of the Oileans railway being discovered un- der the litter on which he was stretch- ed.”- How To rmoduv. i Fill a bottle or common glass with i urine and let it stand twenty-four ; home; a sediment or settling indicates an unhealthy condition of the kidneys When urine stains linen it is evidence ' of kidney trouble. Too frequent desire l to urinate or pain in the back, is also convincing proof that the kidneys and bladder are out of ordei. WHAT me no. There is comfort in the knowledge so often expressed, that Dr Kilmer’s Swamp-Root, the great kidney remedy fulfills every wish' 1n relieving pain in the back, kidneys, liver, bladder and eve1y part of the urinary passages. It corrects inability to hold urine and scalding pain in passing it, or bad ef- fects following use of liquor, wine or beer. and overcomes that unpleasant necessity of being compelled to get up ate. The mild and the extr'aordina1y effect cf Swamp-Root is soon realized. It stands the highest for its wonde1qul cu1 es of the most distr cesing cases. If you need a. medicin) you should have the best.‘ Sold 13‘ diuggists, price fifty cents and one dollar. You may have a sample bottle and pamphlet both sent free by mail. Mention THE GAZETTE, and send your add; ess to Dr. Kilmer & Co. , Binghamyon, N. Y. The pro: .prietors of this paper guarantee the genuineness of this affair. \ answer for a Christmas remembrance . yellow" tables of United States men—oi-wur to . I‘ Then ' Bagged (or Aims at tho-11d Stand When ' meat the accustomed spot, and the; passers by to whom he was familiar many times during the night to urin- J To RENj‘gI‘ ‘ '—‘.‘.I‘ o RENT~A large hall .m .the GA-i II ZETTE Building. Apply to Charles -Olmstead, Masonic Building. N30 tf FOR SALE. FOR SALE—Canopy top wagon, 2‘ seats. In goo condition Will be sold cheap. App y to W. H. Bying- tou, Insurance, GAZETTE Building. . . N30 tf on SALE—Three fine building lots on Wilton avenue. 0. E. Wilson, Insurance, GAZETTEsBuilding. N30 tf FOR SALE—One of the best building lots in the city; five minutes ‘walk- - from Bridge. Water and gas on: street. W.. H. Byington, Insurance, GAZETTE Building. N30 tf 0R SA LE—A house on Wilton ave- nue, 6 rooms. Will be sold cheap. W. H. Byington, Insurance, GAZETTE Building. N30 tf WANTED. ‘NfANTED—B orrowe r s; to the . amount of $50. 000. Good secur- ity required. W. H. Byington, Insur- ance, GAZETTE Building. N30 tf ANTED—Houses and Real Estate ‘ to sell. W. H. Byington, Insur-V lance, GAZETTE Building. N30 tf ANTED—Contractors to know that the Fidelity and Deposit 00., ofMaryland, furnishes suietv. W. E. Byington, agent, GAZETTE Bui‘ d- ing. N30 tf SPECIAL SALE_ (10 Days) All kinds of Jewelry, Ladies and Gent’s Watches, Clocks and all kinds of Musical Instruments. Clothing, etc. Money loaned on articles according to value. D. FEINBURG, 165 Washington Street Bridge, So. Norwalk. ' QkKYOURHORSESHOER _ for THE %. .1 WINTER USE. it ABSOLIUTELY prevents slipping, and insures perfect safety and. comfortto horse and driver. 9 Shod with the “ Neverslip ” your horse's feet are always in good can ition—keptso by not having to constantly remove the a oes for sharpening. The CALKS are REMOVABLE, Steel-Centered and SELF-SHARPENING When worn out new Cams can be easily in- sand without remoying shoes. savingan imiiiense amount 01' time usually lost at tfllfl blacksmith s hop On receipt 0 postal will mail free our de- scriptive circular containing rices otCalked Kahoest ready to be nailed on, or trial, (flexed this winter at very low prices. L. L. ENSWORTH & SON, Blacksmith’siSupplies. HARTFORD, - - -CONN.' \ p, IDR. HUGHES NOW LOCATED HERE. Will be at his office 48 :Wall. street, Norwalk, . Tuesday, Wednesday,and Thursday of each Week, , where he will give his personal attention to the PL A T ’E _ ‘ ; GLASS . examination of . eyes FREE Of cha1 ge. Don’t delay, consult Vat Once. , Rav—mond &- Son. . Successors tOIGaorge 11.3113111de Furniture Dealers and General Funeral Directors 46 and 40 Main St, lomalk,‘ conn. Residence, Berkeley Place. Telephone No. 71-4. L 1, W.,H. HAYWARDIlz co. Panama Attorneys and. Solicitors. 109:1»: capitol Strut“. ' WASHINGTON. D. c All classes 'of claims prosecuted the Interior Department. Rejected pension claims a specialty. before Correspondence solicited PilVlliUTH ROCK ICE 5111111111 PlillEi Stores and families supplied. Lowest rates. " 1111.113. children lilo Purcsl candy. The 03's! I: 11... lot Good. ,- IWe. will have for the “Christmas trade a large . variety of,.fresh Candies, Our own .Make,--as well . as Choice Confections di- . rect from Leading Manu- facturers, which we will ‘ be pleased to supply you, , no matter how small the ~0rder, at Lower Prices than ever. . . So kindly remember to . call on us, we will suit you in QUALITY AND ; PRICE, m. 1.1111,. 51 Wash- ington Street, South N or- walk. ' THE annnnns, . 3' . WOULD RESPECTRULLY ANNOUNCE _TIVHAT THEIR I , VI ' ..... STOCK FOR THE HOLIDAYS Sterling Silver, High Grade * ' fi——WIVI.1I. BE THE— 5 LARGEST AND MOST COMPLETEt '- . ' :9 THAT THEY HAVE EVER SHOWN. " I' . . The preparation IfoIr the Holiday season has extended over the entire year,- and no effort has been spared to get reliable goods at prices that will surely prove attractive. . DIAMONDS, ties of Every Description. -:- _ -:- ”‘I J.“ :éPEN-CER :2 Co...- 3MAIN_STREET, - I; . YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO INSPECT THE STOCK. --JE'V_VE'LRY, .ver Plated Ware, Clocks, Gold and Silver - ' , Pens and Pencils, Opera. Glasses, Fine Canes and Umbrellas, and N ovel- wIATcHEsI, NORWALK, CONN. . Season’s Here When man ’s unselfishness has a chance to show itself. Now’ 8 the time to think of others. Here’ s :1. 1e mindel f01 you—a partial list of the many things ou1 stores contain—not to win youi custom f01 once only, but to bring you again and often . Money back 1fyou re not satisfied. Gloves dogskin, suede, kid, 11"th and .1me \\ eight to 5" 48' Umbrellas, .md tgné‘fptétg ........................................ 9 80. . . But . nnd flnnhf‘l h Robes eldel- down. telrglgs to 39.98. Smoking Jackets, eidei- down, tricnt. Velvef silk and couluioy ................ $3. Oto $5 Handkerchiefs, linen and silk, 10c. to 31 50- Silk mufflers ......................... 980.10 31100- 131.566 3tWWW' Outfitters to Men. I 279 Broadway,Near Chambers FOUR 47 g9rthagdt, ,Near Greenwich STORES titties?" 22:14:32: NEW YORK CITY. .............................. J. ll. JENNINGS, gUNDERTAKEBi N9. 7, MAIN STREET. ‘ NIGHT BELLI 41' OFFICE. ELLS & CO., I I North Ave. ROOM 1. fl! (flgflJd/Ilfdwm I ‘ . FlbiiFFIFTFFFIfi '(‘H‘t‘ | “I.‘ andflarcotloDmgllfIlnanE. ”We dmale andm funds ————<——THE N EW——— HOTEL PRESTON PROPRIETOR. 7! . 1 JOHN HADDEN, 52111113111111, - - _ '. w AND NEWLY FURNISHED. ELECTRIC LIGHTS. 11011111111, 00llil. _ A. FIRST CLASS CAFE. FOR LADIES ANDGENTLEMEN. IAN EXCELLENT DINNER ran 30 CENTS. Q Conducted with a View to please its patrons in all particulars. $1.0m You may think it cannot possess merit or durability, the price is so low , but the “Lincoln”' IS a $2. 50 pen reduced to $1. 00. but never drips, the ink flowing steadily and uniformly. Thev are in use in this ' ' afice, giving the best of satisfaction, and they are in use in the ba - s, insurance and business offices and among all classes of users of pens in Network and vicinity. Orders are received from all parts of the country. , Samples to be seen and orders received at the GAZETTE OFFICE. tirlcqmtroll f‘iN. THE Warranted Solid Gold. Beautiful Chased Holder. It IS durable, always ready to “go” 7 I OF CONNECTICUT- . At HALF THE RATE charged , by other. Stock cempanies 1 I e .;- We ,. Norw‘ alk . _ l *f 9513'! TE “Barnum-=1; I as - nurtures-ion. .. A HORWA-Ln" u.”
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