NORWALK GAZETTE, TUESDAY, MAY .1, 1883. NORWALK GAZETTE. Tuesday May ist, 1888. THE GAZETTE. 1860:1—883. —— We present the GAZETTE to its readers to-day in a new garb as a forty column paper. At its first issue, eighty.t1uree years ago, it was in size, scarcely larger than a sheet of modern letter paper and consi§ted of only three columns to the page. When it first came under our Editorial control and ownership, 35 years ago, it had grown to six columns per page and was printed on a sheet 21x31. To- day, it is printed on paper 30§x47 inches and in its size comprises the largest num- ber of columns of any weekly paper now printed anywhere. . When in October last, the GAZETTE came under its present management, the question of its enlargement was the first to be considered, among many others, looking to its improvement. It was upon mature reflection, deemed prudent to await and see if the great increase in adver- tising,the change seemed to have at once given an impetus to, should hold out. Meantime, a new newspaper press was needed and an order was given the S. P. Round! Type and Press Company Of Chicago, to make for us not only the very best machine they were capable of build- ing, but one large enough to print a ten- column-to-the-page paper. Upon this order a large cylinder “Improved Taylor" newspaper press was built for us of mam- moth size, and beside which our former newspaper press is as the Baby Elephant beside Jumbo. In its strength and mag- nificent workmanship, the Messrs Rounds have exceeded our most sanguine expec- tations and given us as perfect a printing mach' e as was ever made. Indeed, the more we use it, the more we are Impress- ed with the verity of the claim of the senior Mr. Rounds, that “it is the beat press ever turned out of any establish- ment.” Our Readers can form their estimate of its good working capabilities, by the appearance Of the GAZETTE, though . they may not be able to realize the press- man’s difliculties in doing good work on type forms of such great size. The question also, of adopting the octave form was one naturally considered, after it was found to be a necessity to enlarge in order to accomodate the unprecedented pressure upon our advertising space. In many respects this would be more con- venient to the printer, but not more con- venient to the general reader, and far less serviceable to our Grand Army of Adver- tisers, so, the old time quarto form 'was adhered to, where the advertisement of every patron is brought conspicuously and unerringiy before the reader’s eye, an ad- vantage all sagaeious advertisers will not fail to appreciate. In the selection of a style of type for our new head, we have gone back to the old-time antique so universally in use a half century and more ago and have copied almost identically, except as to size, the same cut and fashioned letters, used in the GAZETTE head lines in the be. ginning of the century. There is a chaste. simplicity and artistic beauty about this letter that will please every cultivat- ed cye, whether it rcverences f‘ye olden times," or not. The vignette is an origin- al conception of our own, designed to embrace national, state and town recog- nitions, as well as showing the rapid de- velopment of sciences, manufactures, and the productive arts. The head lines and vignette were engraved and cast by MacKellar, Smith & Jordon of Phila- delphia, proprietors of the largest and probably the best type foundry in the world. In this instance their work has been especially well executed, and our new head will stand as an admirable com- pliment to the good taste and skill of their expert workmen. There are many other minor improvements in our paper which will he noted by the reader and of which it is unnecessary to speak» We have still others in contemplation, and so long as our patrons continue their generous support we assure them that the GAZETTE shall continue to be in the future, as it has been in the past, not only the leading and best newspaper of this vicinage, but so far as our ability and experience per- mit, it shall be the equal of any family newspaper published anywhere. We well remember. with what trepeda- tiou we ventured to introduce into the GAZETTE office the first power press ever put up west of Bridgeport, and our “pOWcr” was simply the youngest appren- tice. That venture, which many over prudent friends of the paper feared would prove financially disasterous, proved a success. A cylender Jobber was next introduced and that paid for itself the first year, by reason of the increased Job- printing its advent seemed to have brought to the office. And so it went on, as the years glided by, till the past half dozen years or so, when times were un- usually hard and the expenses of conduct- ing printing the business largely increased, -—the equipment of our jabbing depart- ment was not kept up to what we ourselves felt to be the growing require- ments of the times and of the place. This the new proprietors at once set themselves to remedy. In our first order sent the Philadelphia Type Foundry, some twelve hundred pounds of their latest patterns of Job Type were purchased. This em- braced over a hundred different fonts for every description of Book or Job printing. In addition to our monster newspaper press, we have purchased one Hoe Super- Royal and one Hoe "Pony” press, so that to-day the GAZETTE J on PRINTING Canon has seven presses and probably the largest variety and quantity of Jobbing Type and material, of any ofiice in the county if not this side of Hartford. Our heavy news- paper presses have been moved to the basement under our old Editorial rooms, our Jobbers, Paper Cutters, 'etc., etc., occupy those former Editorial rooms, while our composing rooms are on the second story rear of the GAZETTE BUILD- 1N0, while to complete our modernized reorganization, for the convenience of our patrons, we have opened a GAZETTE COUNTING ROOM, in the little store ad- joining the GAZETTE Building entrance. Here it will be a pleasure to greet any and all of our friends and to show those who may wish, through our greatly en- larged and very complete Printing Estab- lishment. The above details are given in no spirit Of vain-glory or boasting, but rather as expressive of our grateful recognition of the liberal and constantly increasing pat- ronage bestowed by our patrons. know it will be a pleasure to them to be assured that the Subscription List of the old GAZETTE was never so large as now, and that more Job work was taken in and turned out last week, than in any six days of its entire previous :history. . In many instances our friends have put themselves tomuch inconvenience to se- cure as this business and we sincerely thank them for all such favors and pledge ourselves to continue to make our paper better and more helpful with every in— crease of patronage from a generous public. The tone and character of commu— nities are very justly and generally very_ . correctly judged by the newspapers they support. It has ever been our aim to so conduct the GAZETTE that it should have no objectionable line in it. but he a wel— come visitor to every family fireside, and we are rewarded by knowing that it has the largest circulation. among our best ‘people and that no mendacious rivals are able to usurp itsplace. Advertisers know this and hence our columns continue to be crowded with their favors. Never have we had so good facilities forgetting out a first-class paper, and no efforts will be apared to merit a continuance of the pub‘ lic good will, so generously bcstnwcd. We In short, we intend to make the GAZETTE such a concise and complete, weekly compendium of general and local news, that no person having any interest in the welfare, growth and prosperity of Nor- walk, can afford to be without it. What— ever can be found in any weekly journal of interest to the merchant, the farmer. the mechanic, or the general reader of current literature, will also be represent— ed; and the ability to keep this promise heipg commensurate It ith the distinctness here given it, no hesitation is felt in ash— ing the co—opcration of any willing to help the paper to a mill wider circulation. m Mr. Howard Betts, whose deceasc is elsewhere chronicled in today's GAZETTE, served an apprenticeship as drug clerk with the Prowitts at the “corner drug store” and subsequently went to Meriden, where he was employed in Elbree’s phar- macy. While there he joined the Knights of Honor,” and, on his returning to his home in Norwalk and buying out the Prowitt drug store, he joined Our Broth- ers’ Lodge, I. 0. O. F,, and also became amember of the Bigelow Battalion and of the Neptune Club. It is thought that be contracted his fatal cold during the last year’s cruise: of the latter club to Martha‘s Vineyard. All the above local societies attended -his funeral in a body, Sunday, and presented the most beautiful and elaborate flower pieces ever seen in Norwalk. The gift of the Bigelow Bat- talion was a broken column some four with rose buds, lilies, hyacinths and vie. lets. That of the Neptunes' was a large, floral anchor, emblem of Hope and appro- priately significant of the nautical char- acter of their club. This was exquisitely wrought with white carnations, lilies, rose buds and violets, large callus forming the flakes of the emblematic anchor. Among other *beatiful pieces were a pil- low massed witn pure white rose buds and other flowers, and the name “How- ARD," wrought in the centre with blue violets. also a cross and crown, etc. A delegation was preient from Wilson's Lodge, K. of H., of Meriden, and a larger concourse of our own citizens than could possibly crowd into the 2d M. E. Church, where his funeral services were conduct- ed by Rev. Mr. Thomas. The sympathy and sorrow felt and expressed over the death of this most amiable and promising ' young business man, served to touch all hearts. During the winter Mr. Bette visited Florida, hoping that its mild climate might mitigate the impending consump- tion. Not being benefitted, he returned, and under the advice of physicians tried the clearer mountain air of Litehfield County. But the disease had become too firmly seated and no huuian skill could save him, and just as earliest flowers are sending up their sweetest perfumes and smiles, and spring birds carroling their most rapturous lays, he yielded up his young life in the full hope of a blessed immortality. . ' Railroads President Watrous has issued a call for a meeting of the stockholders of the New York, New Haven and Hartford road, to be held in New Haven Saturday morning, May 19. The meeting is called that action may be taken in reference to the bonds— not to exceed $5,000,000 in amount—to be issued to provide funds' for double tracking and otherwise improving the road, and to be secured by a mortgage on the main line. It is proposed that the bonds bear interest at the rate of four per cent and run for different periods of time in order that they may be called in as the company has the money to pay for their cancellation. A prominent cfliciai of the road said to-day that the different issues would probably be for ten, twenty, thirty and forty years. The bonds will be issued according to the requirements of money needed for the four-tracking project and other improvements in con- nection therewith. It is quite likely that the entire sum will not be needed, as the present estimates of the value of the im- provements is between $3,000,000 and $4,000,000. The heavy item of the ex- pense for the plan of improvements will be doing away with grade crossings at the country highways and in cities. Between Stamford and New Rochelle, a distance of seventeen miles, the estimated expense of carrying the tracks over or under highways is $24,000. The condemnation of land needed for the two extra tracks and an entirely new right of way will be completed in a few days. About a four- teenth of the interested owners have re- fused to come to satisfactory terms, Which will necessitate a resort to compulsory court proceedings. Sale of Wiiitggteamboats. The steamboats Columbia, Grand Re— public, Adelphi and City of Norwalk, comprising all but one of the fleet of the Columbia Steam Navigation Company, of which R. Cornell White was President, were sold Saturday under foreclosure of a mortgage. The mortgage was for $200,- 000, and was given by lhecompany to se— cure the payment of bonds issued in Aug- gust, 1878, to raise money to‘liquidate a debt incurred in the completion of the Grand Republic. The first boat put up was the Columbia and the bidding was not very spirited. It started “at $100,000 and run up to $115,000 at which figure the boat was knocked down. The pur- chaser was Allen 0. Washington, Treas- urer of the Prospect Park and Coney Is- land Railroad Company. lllr. Washing- ton also purchased the other boats at the following figures: Grand , Republic $125,- 000; Adelphi, $20,500, and City of Nor- walk, $9,800. Mr. Washington acted as agent for the Trustees, who are the largest bondholders. The Americus, the remain— ing boat of the fleet, was sold on Friday for $25,000 to Mr. John H. Starin, who will use her on the North Shore Staten Island Ferry Linc. Speaking of the dis— position of the other boats, Mr. Hoffmire said yesterday that Mr. Englis and him— self would form a company to run the boats to Rockaway during the coming season. The work of overhauling, put- ting them in thorough :order, and making many improvements in their appointments would be begun» immediately. The boats will begin their Rockaway trips as usual on May 30, and up to that date they can be chartered for excursions. It is proba— ble that an arrangement will be made with the Prospect Park and Coney Island Rail— road Company by which p:ssengers for Concy Island will be carried by the boats and landed at the pew pier new building by the railroad company at Norton’s Point. ‘ ' Dog Poisonors. “Sport," a valuable setter dog belonging to Mr. Henry Green was poisoned by some despicable wretch, one day last week. Mr. Green was only a few days previous offered $50 for the dog but re- fused it. The same day a large bird dog owned by Mr. C. B. DcKlyn was also poisoned. If the parties who ark en- gaged in this nefarious business would confine themselves ,to the extinction of some of the mongrel curs about our vil- lage they would perhaps earn the grati- tude of many, but in cruelly killing val- uable and useful pets they only merit ‘the disgust of all. The Norwalk GAZETTE claims to have swallowed a dozen Democratic journals in that place in the last thirty—five years. No wonder it has the nightmare occasion- ly.--I’ortelieeter Journal. That’s a fact—Democracy is a very in- digestablc commodity. We learn. with great regret, that Mrs. Ferris, wife of Hon. J. B. Ferris, is quite seriously ill. She has lived in harmony and happiness with her honored husband for over sixty years in this town—Adso- cute. And during all these sixty years, .the above most worthy and honored pair have been Constant readers of the GAZETTE. feet high, twined with ivy and massed. ,0 B I T UA R Y. ‘ HOWARD S. BEITS. "The good die first,”— “Nay, to such there is no death, “What seems so is transition; ‘ "This life of mortal breath “Is but a suburb of the life elysiuu, “Whose portal we call death.” Last Wednesday evening, just as the lingering beams of the setting sun faded from the Western bill slopes, the pure and gentle spirit of HOWARD BETTE passed from this life to the life immortal. TO all on earth, death comes soon or late, and day by day the whole world stands mourning by open graves. To thisinevi- table law of nature, the old and young must willingly or unwillingly yield. Yet in the death of a young man, whose every fibre was truth and honor, whose gener- ous nature swept into sweetest sympathy all he met, modest as a maiden yet always strong and resolute in the right, earnest and ardent, dilligeut and successful in business, with all of life’s prizes before him—in the early death of such an one, there is an inexpressible sadness and touch of pathos. Retiring and almost ditfident as he was, his companionship was eagerly sought after, and Odd Fellows, "Bigelows” and ’“Neptunes” were proud to own him . as a brother and lay their richest floral tributes upon his bier. With rare purity and unflinching integrity in all his busi- ness methods, be unconsciously won not only the confidence and esteem of all our townsmen of affairs, but the kindly regard of the whole community, as was con- fellow citizens who overflowed the sanc- tuaryin eagerness to show honor to his dust. In the brief but touching eulogy pronounced over his casket by his pastor, these personal tréits of probity, candor, modesty, industry and fidelity, which made his such a pure, sweet life, were vividly and worthily held up to the emu- lation and adoption of the young men of Norwalk. God is good and if a single young man’s life is made the better by this solemn lesson, young BETTs will not have lived and died in vain. Loving ones mourn,and pity grieves, because his noble past was such an earnest of what the fu- ture might‘be, but he escapes from a bed of pain and death; all the sorrow is left for those who live to feel his loss. What evér now betide, the memory of the anti. ful son, the loving friend, is henceforth sacred and secure. How true it is that “nothing lasts but character." Of our departed friend, how well it may be said— “There’s nothing left save his ‘good name,’ So grandly free from blot or blame.” nuts. SARAH M. DAVENPORT. The GAZETTE of October 3. 1882, con- tained an account of the celebration of Mrs. Davenport’s seventieth birthday at her home, the “Gaylord Place” in Wilton. This proved to be the last birthday anni— versary of her earthly life. After an ill- ness of two or three months at the house Of her son-in-law, G. P. Adams. Esq, of this borough, on Sunday, April 22, she entered into the eternal rest. During her illness she was remarkably patient and cheerful, appreciative of every kindness, thoughtful for the comfort of her attendants, submissive to the will di- vine. She hoped to stay longer with her children; as she said, but spoke of her departure with the utmost calmness, made arrangements for it, and at last with an almost joyful “I am going,” left earthly suffering and trial forever behind. All that filial affection could do was done to protract her stay and to make it comforta- ble, but when the spirit had flown, those who loved ' her so tenderly could but rc- joice that the weary had found rest. Mrs. Davenport was the last surviving grandchild of the Rev. Willard Gaylord, who became pastor of the church in Wil- ton in 1733. Her father, the youngest but one of the pastor’s thirteen children, was born in Wilton in 1700, and was named Dcodatc—thc “gift of God." She was herself born in 1812 in the house in which her father first saw the light, and in which her grandfather lived during almost the entire thirty years of his pastorate. The three generations cover the period of one hundred and fifty years in connection with the one town and church, and for the most part with, the one home. For the Wilton Congregational church, its pastors and its members, Mrs. Daven- port cherished the deepest afiection. For many years she has been associated with its work, and has never forgotten to pray for its weal. She was of a gentle and un- assuming spirit, quiet in her ways, devot- ed to her children and grandchildren, her bands ever busy with some labor of love, her heart ever warm and true toward the circle that reverentl y and affectionately sought to brighten her declining years. Her funeral- was attended at Mr. Adams’ residence on Wednesday last. Many friends from Wilton and frOm Nor- walk were present, and delegations from Bridgeport and from Waterbury, who had known her through her son, came to express their respect for her memory. The Rev. Messrs. Merwin and Thompson of Wilton, and Rev. Dr. Anderson of Waterbury spoke beautiful words of af- fection and of solace,and Rev. Mr. Thomas of the Second Methodist church led the tearful assembly to the source of all com- fort in a tender and comprehensive prayer. few of the'members of Rev. Mr. Daven- port's Waterbury church, and selections were sung by Messrs. Hoyt and Warren and Misses Alice E. Selleck and Annie Nickerson. The remains were borne to Wilton past the old home and the dear church, to their resting place on tiic hill where, within sight of the church ‘spirc and within the sound of its bell, they will sleep until the resurrection of the just. But filial affec— tion, through tear—dimmed eyes) sees her not in the grave, but in the Paradise of God, with youth renewed and faculties perfected and heart made pure, associated evermore with the dear ones that passed on before, and with Him who is the cen; ter of their praises and the giver of un— ending joy. “Yet again we hope to moot thee, When the day of life is tied ; Then in Heaven with joy to greet thee, . Where no farewell tear Is shed.” MRS. HON. JOSHUA B. FERRIS. This venerable and most estimable lady died in Stamford on Thursday last, and her funeral was attended from St. John's church in that village, yesterday.- In her every relation in life as Wife and mother and friend, she was a most estimable, su— perior and loveablc character, and has passed away in her ripe old age, gratefully remembered and revered by all who ever knew her, and mourned, oh, so deeply mourned, by the partner of more than a half century of blissful married life. REV. DR. BOYNTON. The Rev. Dr. C. B. Boynton, aged 77, died Friday morning at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. H. H. Lockwood, in Cincinnati. His sons, Gen. II. V. Boyn- ton, the Washington. newspaper corres- pondent and Mr. C. A. Boynton, the Washington correspondent‘of the Western. Associated Press, were at his bedside. The deceased served as pastor of the Vine street Congregational church in Cincin- nati for twenty-five years, and served two terms as chaplain of the House of Repre- sentatives at Washington, during which time he was also pastor of the Congrega- tional church in that city; He subse- quently was employed in doing some special literary work by the Navy De- partment and for the last few years has been pastor of the First Congregational church at Pittsfield, Mats. His daughter having married Horace H. Lockwood of Norwalk, (a son of Deacon Charles Lock- wood and brother of Charles Seymour Lockwood,) Dr. Boynton became afre- quent visitor here, some years since, often preaching at our First Congregational church and thus became known to large numbers of our people. spicuously evidenced by the masses of his A beautiful floral tribute was sent by at Correspondence. - EDITons GAZETTllt—Il] your last issue, you speak of the purchase of some “new horse cars,” we are glad to hear it, and hope that they may occasionally be swept out, as the last ones we rode in were too filthy for ladies to enter. The “three switches" and “double track" nisomcn- tioncd would (doubtless be an improve- ment. But what many wishjor now, is, that the road may be extended up Main street to Wlunipauk, or at least as far as what is termed the "head of the street," near the residence of W. R. Nash. There are many along the line, and from the cross streets who would take advantage of it, and besides being a great conven- ience would doubtless invite people to that beautiful part of the town, and en- hcncc the value of property. Whether we are to have two new rail roads, or one or more, let us by all means have the horse rail road. PUDDING LANE. EDITORS GAZETTE :——We copy the fol- lowing from the “Waseca, Minn. Radi- cal”: Died, March 30th, 1883, Helen, (laugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Latham, aged 18 years. The death of Miss Latham is deeply felt by parents and friends. She was a bright, winsome girl of much prom- Ise. \ The many friends of Mrs. Latham me Mary S. Banks, formerly of Norwalk, will sympathize with her and her husband, in this sudden bereavement. WASECA. Wasnmerou, Arum. 28m, 1883. EpITons GAZE'rrnz—Tne women have scored one in a recent appointment of one to allot the land in severalty to the Omaha Indians. The worst of it for us now is that she is, eminently qualified for the work by her energy, her good sense, her knoivledgc of the Indians, and their attachment to her. No man could be found to do the work as well. Secretary Teller has done a good thing in this ap- pointment. A funny‘thing about it is that the young lady .had to make oath solemnly that she had never borne arms against the government 1 The recent unveiling of the statute of Prof. Joseph Henry, the first head of the Smithsonian Institute, brings to mind one of the great injustices, of history. Prof. Henry was the real inventor of the mag- netic telegraph. Of_ this, we believe there is no question among scientific men. With the generosity of a man devoted to science for its own sake, Prof. Henry re- vealed his discoveries freely to Morse, who took the honor and the rcmunerations while Prof. Henry died a poor man. It was Columbus and Americus over again, or Fitch and Fulton“. Henry was the first inventor (1828) of the “spool-wound” magnet, capable of be- ing actuated through a long conducting wire at great distances. He first devised and operated an electro-magnetic tele- graph with a bell signal (1830,1831), at Albany, through the circuit of a mile of copper wire. He first invented the electromagnetic engine (1831), employing the first automatic commutator or pole- clianger. He first discovered (1832) the the self-induction of an electrical current on passing through a long conductor. He first devised (1835)a compound telegraph- ic circuit, by which the primary circuit, enfeebled by distant action, may control a local secondary circuit of great power. He first discovered (1838) the successive orders of electrical induction in a series of closed circuits. He first discovered (1842) the oscillating character of an electrical discharge. Ile first showed by the ther- mo-galvanometer (1845) that the solar spots radiate less heat than the surround- ing photospiicre. He first established (through the agency of the Smithsonian Institution, 1840) a system of simulta~ neoua meteorological observations, by telegraph, tNe results of which were daily plotted on a . map and weather forecasts made for them. Henry was elected, in 1832, professor of natural philosophy in Princeton college; in 1840, the first sccretar of the Smith- sonian Institution; in 18 8, president of the National Academy of Sciences; in 1871. the first president of the Philosophi- cal Socicty of Washington; in the same year, chairman of the U. S. Lighthouse , board, of which body he had been a mem- ber from its reorganization in 1852. In the latter capacity he was influential in greatly improving this important branch of the public service, by the introduction upon our coasts of the Fresnel system of lighthouse illumination, by original re- searches developing largely the illumina- ting power of lard oil, by prolonged in- vestigations in determining the character of acoustic refraction, and by greatly in- creasing the efficiency of fog-signaling. These various positions were held by him until his death, which occurred in this city May 13, 1878. He was buried at Oak Hill cemetery May 16, 1878, C. Probable Suicide. A man entered Brown’s Hotel, on Ful- ton street, on Saturday night, registered as C. W. Baxter. and asked for a room, and as he was about to retire he said: “I want a good long sleep.” Nothing more was seen of him and at 7:30 o’clock when the proprietor entered the room, Baxter was found lying on the bed dead. His wrfc was notified, and said he had never been absent from home all night before - since they had been married. She also said he had been out of employment for some time and was very despondent.—N. Y. Erem'ng Poet. Mr. Baxter was the son-in-law of Benj. Barraclough, Esq., and well known here as a popular young druggist on Main street. The Register in its notes on Legislative characters thus speaks of our bashful Borough Clerk : “Woodbury of Norwalk, the popular Clerk of the Senate, was another graduate of Yale in 1878. His efficiency in his clerical ofiices and his obliging disposition has made him a general favorite. He is a good talker before committees and proved opposer of the Norwalk Borough Charter amendment. . April Showers. ,A. subscriber in South Norwalk, says: The rather copious showers which we lately have been blessed with, have brought forward one species of vegetation with rapidity, and of a classification that so far as advised, the “spring poets" have not struggled with. This vegetation con- sists of the decayed vegetable matter of last year’s growth, that has been accum- ulating during the past winter, and this spring on Huckleberry hills, which ‘the April showers have washed into the res- ervoirs which supply this city with water; and we on the Main street level are now using and drinking tau colored water, 'a fluid, that for vegetable soup, needs only salt, pepper and boiling. Some of our “cOId water army” have serious thoughts of trying something else, say—cofiee in- stead. It is estimated by those most ex- pert with thc habits of our legal voters, that by the time the semi-centennial cele- bration of the introduction of hucklcberry water into this city occurs, that something may then be done about having a cheap- systcm of filteration of the 'water, before it is allowed to come down the mains, from those historic hills.” List of unclaimed letters remaining in the Post Office at Norwalk Conn. April 28th 1883. Alshed, William; Adams, Edward; Benedict, Dr. D D. ; Carhart, John; Cowles, I. N. ; Cowles George W. ; Don- ald, Dugald 11.; Edwards Chas. A; Gray, S. ; Hartford Spring d: Axle Co. ; Henley, Katie; Jarvis, Samuel; Johndrew, Eliza; J ackson, Mrs. Elizabeth; Kemp,Brothers ; Montgomery, Mrs. ; Page, Joseph ; Peck, Stone, Wilcox 8.: Co. ; Perrino, Antonia; Reynold & sons; Rogers, Mrs. Elias; Seder, Brothers; Smith, Minnie; Smith, Lester 0.; Skid, Miss Eliza; Schenck, Mrs. Annie; Tate, Robert W.; Thomp- son, Laura E. L.; Weed, Geo. R.; Ward, Julia M. ; Youngs, Theodore F. ; Attest Chas. Olmstead P. M. ..____ Thc “Fidalia” club gave an excellent sociable at their rooms in the GAZETTE building last evening. A large number were present and all thoroughly enjoyed themselves. the other day more than a match for the. A‘ Home Worship." Mr. I. H. Northrop, of New York city, is canvassing Norwalk for subscriptions to a most attractive work of about 1,000 pages with the above title. Its purpose is the encouragement and inspiring of family worship. and to this end Dr. J. P. Thompson, late of New York city, and Rev. C. II. Spurgenn, of London, have put their whole souls into a running com- mentary on the whole Bible, taking ulter- natc pages. No words can do justice to the depth of thought uni the religious earnestness thus placed at the daily ser- vice of every family; they must be seen, read and used to be appreciated. The book is so far above the usual level that it has already been adopted by many ministers for pulpit services; and yet it remains perfectly adapted for family wor- ship. Anew and excellent feature is a collection of 270 hymns for family use; and this is made complete by two addi- tional hymn books which go with the work, in the same shape and binding. The press work is one of the finest pro- ductions of A. C. Armstrong and Son, of New York city, and it is enriched by a fine collection of Bible helps, maps, illus— trations of Bible places, and steel engrav- ings from the old masters. The whole makes up 11 volume which is certainly enti— tled to the warmest appreciation. Mr. Northrop will hardly be able to canvass Norwalk thoroughly during his limited stay, and those whom he is unable to see personally will find' him at the Adams House. ' B. J. Sturges announces an auction sale of building lots on St.;John's farm for Thursday at 2 p. In. As an induce- ment to attend the sale Mr. Sturges will have refreshments served on the grounds. This is something novel in the way of real =22: Specialties this week. New Lot Bernhardt Kid Gloves. New Lot Colored and Black Lace ‘Mitts. New Lot Hamburg Edgelngs. Job Lot Table Linens, very cheap. New Lot Black :Spanish Gim purc Laces. Job Lot _Linen Towels, very cheap. Vanl-loosear 80 Ambler. A CARD. To all who are suffering from the errors and indiscrctions of youth. nervous weak- ness, early decay, loss of manhood, &0.,I wrll send a recipe that will cure you, FREE OF CHARGE. Thisgreut remedy was discov- ered by a missionary in South America. Send a. self addressed envelope to the.‘ REV. JOSEPH T. lNMAN, Station D,New York 10‘1”. - Y Peruvian Syrup cures Dyspepsia,Gen- oral Debility, LiverComplaint,Borls_.Humors, Chronic Diarrhea, Nervous Afi'eetions, Fe- male Comapaints,‘ and all diseases origi- nating in a baitatc or the blood. 0n 'l‘hlrly Day-9 Trial. THE VOLTAIC BELT 00.. Marshall. Micb., will send Dr. Dye’s Celebrated Electra-Vol. taic Beltsand Electric Appliances on trial for thirty days to men (young or old) who are afflicted With nervous debility, lost vitality and kindred troubles, guaranteeing speedy and. complete restoration of health and man- lylvigor. Address its above. N. B.—No risk is Incurred, as thirty days trial isallowed.ly52 MARRIED. THOMPSON—FELLOWES—On Thursday, April 26, at the residence of the bride's parents.New Haven, Conn.,by the Rev. Benjamin J. Relyea, Henriette de L. Fellowes to Harry Grant Thompson, of Milford. , DIED. BuTTs—Iu Norwalk, April 25th, Howard Seelcy Betta, aged 26 years and 5 mos. MURnAr—In Norwalk, April 26th, Annie Louisa Murray, aged 21 years. . RITCHER—In Norwalk, April 26th, Gus- tave Ritcht r, aged 43 years. HOLT—Ill South Norwalk, April 26th, William son fof Moses and Jennie E. Holtmged 8 months. FERnIs—At Stamford, Conn., on Thurs— day, April 26, Mrs. Sallie H. Peters, wife of Hon. Joshua B. Ferris. KNAI’P—At Coscob, April 26th, Ard Knapp, in the Slat year of his age. TROWBRIDGE—In New Canaan. Mrs. Betsy A. Trowbridgc wife of J. S. 'l‘rowbridge, aged 65 years. ANTED.—First class Bench Moulders. competent to make light, fine work. None but competent workmen need apply. Address TROY MALLEABLE IltON 00., Troy. N. Y. Wanted, YOUNG MAN ill or 18 years old with ' some experience arming. W. C. SAMMIS. Fig: Mile River, March 26th, 18:53. \ 1311 2118 Piano for Sale. NEARLchw and excellent soun'ding upright piano for sale cheap. May be- seen at Jackson’s Jewelry store. til A. H. BALDWIN, M. D.. [Homeopathic Physician and Surgeon. Residence in the Charles Isuacs Homestead, Wall st.. Norwalk, Ct. Office hours till 9 a. m.. l to 3 and 7 to S p. In. ADAMS BROTHERS, Dealers in NEAT 8i VEGETABLES. N0. 22 MAIN STREET. Fish and game in their various seasons. Allgoods promptly delivered' Low Prices at Spectaity. 1y18 For Sale. THE verydesirable property on the Green . opposite the residence of Rev. S. B. S. Bissell, known as the St. John Place and be- longing to the estate of the late if. '1'. Morgan 01 New York city. For terms apply to iStt F. ST. JOHN LUC WKOOD. For Sale Cheap. 0118111 and Lot corner of Center ave. and Elizabeth St. Enquire of C. I’. Turney, or of the subscriber on the premises. 3m18 M! S. S. A. RANDOLPH . $25 Reward- REWVARD of Twenty five dollars will be .paid for evrdence which shall secure the convrction of any person committing any nuisance or damage on the reservoir grounds at Spring Hill. Any person found within the enclosure Without authority is a. trespasser and Will be punished to the extent of the law. By order of the Board of Water Commission- ers, . E. H. PARKER, Sec’y. N orwalk, April 30, 1883. 2t18 This well known Hostlcry has been thor- oughly refitted and renovated and is now rcadyfor the comfortable entertainment of Permanent & Transient Guests. A few desirable rooms.suitable for families, man and Wife. and single occupants, are now ready to rent to regular boarders. Mechanics and workingmen. who so desire. can be served In ii. separate dining room with a private entrance. A number of‘ comfortable rooms have also been fitted up for this class of patrons. TERMS REAS ONABLE. Accommodation. Table. service and all up pomtmcuts of the Adams House are first-class 3m18 To the Commissioner; of Fairfield County- Thc undersigned hereby applies for a license to sell—Spirituous and lntoxicating Liquors -—Ale, Lager Beer and Older, tolbc drunk on the premises, and Ethnic Wine only, pursuant to the laws of this State now in force relating to the sale of Intoxicating liquors, at the buildIng now owned by J amss Hudden and Wife on River street, in the town ofNorwalk. Transfer of License from Maria M. Hadden. Snreties on bond proposed. Geo. I“. Bclden. . Signed, JOHN H. READY. Dated at Norwalk. Conn., the 30th day of April. 18b3. Endorsed by the following five electors and taxpayers of said town, none of whom are licensed dealers In mtoxicnting liquors. and are not cndorscrs on any other application : Thomas Farrall, William H. Gorhum. George F. Belden, William Monahan, A. B. Vcitch. I hereby certify that the above named eu- dorscrs are electors and taxpayers as defined by law, or the town of Norwalk. HENRY K. SELLECK, Town Clerk. Dated at Norwalk, Conn., Aprli 30,1883. 2118 Tax Collector’s Notice. THE TAXPAYERS of the Town 01‘ Wilton aic hereby notified that the tax laid on the assessment of 1882 will be due and pay- able on the 1st day of J line, 1882, and that I will be at the store of J amcs Comstock on that day to receive said Tax. 1 will also give notice that I have received the Tax Boo ' and am now ready to receive taxes at any time, and that I will meet at the followmg places for that purpose to wit: At the store ot‘fleury C. Olmstead on Tuesday. the 15th day of May, 1883, from 10 until 12 o'clock, a In. At the store of Wm. F. Ren- oud from luntil3 o’clock p. m., and at the store of Chas. H. Butts. from 4 until 6 o’clock, p. m., of the same day. At the store of Nel- son Hanford, on Thursday, the 17th day of May, 1883, from 9 until 11 o’clock a. In. and at the store of E. Rusco in Go. from 8 until 5 o’clock, p. m -oi‘ the same day. Special 'atten tionis called to the following section or “AI: tAct 11,1 addition to an Act relating to Taxa- ion. _SEcTIoN 1.—-On any tax laid by any town, city, or borough, or school district in this State which shall remain unpaid for one month after the same shall become due and payable, Interest at the rate of nine per lcent. shall be charged from the time when said tax becomes due until the same shall be paid. - 18 . ROBERT W. KEELER. Collector of Wilton taxes on List or 1882. Dated at Wilton, the 25th day of April, 1883. THE' ADAMS HOUSE. ’ ‘ Opera. House. F. W. MITCHELL, - - MANAGER Saturday Eve, May 5.- . Frank Evan’s Gland new Success A, Slave of Guilt. Presented with a phenomenal cast of artists including the famous actor FRANK MORDANT. POPULAR mucus. Seats secured at usual places on and after Thursday. NOTICE. BOROUGH TAXES. \ HID UNDERSIGNED, Collector of Bor- ough Taxes hereby gives notice that he has received from the Warden of the Bor- ough of Norwalk, a warrant for the imme- diate collection of the Borough tax laid Jan. 15th,1883, and now completed and .that be is prepared to receive the laid tazes. The payment of taxes may be made to the undersigned at his store, No.25 Main street On all taxes which shall remain unpaid after the 1st day or J uly, 1883, interest at the rate of nine per cent will be charged from the last dayd of J une, 1883, until the same shall be psi . ' EIIBERT CURTIS. Collector of taxes for the Borough of N orwalk Dated at Norwalk, May 1st, 1883. 3:13 PEREMPTDRY SALE. Building Lots. Adjourned Probate sale on St. Johnfis .Farm. uuuiiiluuu At 2 O’clock P. m. Refreshments on the grounds. Buy a lot and stop rents. Come one, come all. Benjamin J. Sturges. Admin. Auctioneer. Haulenbeek &: 00., Manufacturers of Plain and Fancy House Furnishing Goods. Also Haulenbeek’s Patent BLACKI NG CABI N ET. N ORWALK. CONN. Specialties: Blocking Cabinets, Commodes, Cottage Steps; Meat Safes, Wall and Mantle Cabinets, Foot Stools. Mosquito Net Frames, Shaving Cabinets. Corniees. Work Tubies,BootJacks,Brcad Plates Butter Spades. Butter Hands,Puddiu Sticks, Water-closet oxes, Cottage Match Safes, Photo M h a t c Safes, Laundry Forks.Tow.el Rollers, Towel Arms, Knife Trays. linilS New Laundry. The subscriber desires to inform the public that he has opened a Laundry at the foot of Beatty street, where he will be pleased to receive orders. Family washing a specialty. Orders by mail promptly attended to. Orders received at the store of B. S. Blusccr. C. E. VALENTINE. 2t18p C. C. Brothcrton, t 8 HOUSE, SIGN N ORNAMENTAL PAINTER. raisin riiuuuu ’ IN OIL OR 'WATER. PAPER HANGER. Churches. Lodge Rooms and Public Buildlngs Frescoed in the Latest Styles in Oil or Water. 85 Water Street, ' Norwalk, Conh. 6,... EDW. STREET offers this week Special Bargains in TABLE LINEN. NEW * DRESS GOODS Atga reduction from former prices. Special for this week: Illiii Case Staniaui Prints 5c. Per Yard. EDWARD STREET. the Price DailDl‘l Giulisun No. 5 Gazette Building. Ill AMUSEMENT“ - DIAMONDS, WATCHES, JEWELRY AND. SILVERWARE ' A1- . J A C K S O N ’ S .. Owing to the great depression in most kinds of manufacturing interests and the consequent dullness of trade, we are prepared to offer extra inducements to buyers We have a. full line of the above named goods,aud are confident that we can suit you both in quality Clock Repairing & Jobbing a specialty at JACKSON’S. and price. Watch & UNION New Mllch Cows. TWO or three for sale. Enquire of tilt CHAS. U. BETTS. For Sale. THE undersi ned offers his residence on Prospect ill for sale, The house con- tains 14 rooms, and is furnished with water. gas, bath reom..&c. The wand-«2 acres— are tastefullylaid out in awn, orchard and arden. Location healthy and commands a us view of the Sound and adjacent country. Will be sold at a bargain. Also a lot of 2 acres adjoining the above. . n. B. CRAUFURD. lions LAWN SillillilL, For Young Ladle. audCIaudI-on. Summer Term comr'nencedjlonday, April 2. MISS ILM. STEVENS. latf Principal. Fresh Garden Seeds. Tobe sure that yOu'. get the genuine article send direct to J. M. Thor-burn & 00 15 J ohnStreet, New York- Descriptivo catalogues free. Horse Shoeing. WM.“ McCORMACK. No. 111 ltIniu St. Norwalk. Shoeing in all its branches guaranteed to be donoin the best manner. Special atten- tion paid to interfering, or tender footed horses. All work warrented. Give us “10:11). 17 -D 4“? This is to let people know that DR. J. o. KENDALL, Attends the sick at low rates—much lower-— than he has done for the past five years. Medicines furnished for emergencies as far as practicable. Telephone connections. Resi- dence 152 Main St. Village ofiice first build- Ing west of the Dnnhury depot. Norwalk. April filth. 1883. 3m]? IMPORTANT TO THOSE IVIIO \VISII TO PURCHASE . _ i Ihavc been engaged in the manufacture of ConfectiOnery about six months and selling at wholesale only,but.‘ now. through the urgent request of many friends I have opened a candy department in my Store, where I shall sell at wholesale and retail, Confectionery in every variety of my own manufaetu re. which I will guarantee pure and unadul- terated. Not as cheap as some sell it in Town, but: as reason- able .as Pure Sugar candy can be sold. People do not realize the depraved ‘ character of some of the Candy sold throughout this . country. Much of it is made out of term alba or white clay with enough gum to stick it together. ‘ enough sugar to sweeten it, and enough coloring matter to make it look gay. Ihave also the usual line of 103/ Books and holiday publica- tions. Chatterbowes, 5 different kinds, ranging in price from 50c ‘to $1.00. A beautiful line of Boa: Paper. Diarierfor 1883 in endless variety ranging in price from 10c to $3.00, and every thing in the smoking line. Very Respectfully, S. K. STANLEY. N0. 43 Wall st. Norwalk, Dec. 18, 1882. FISH MARKET. Fish,Fruit, Vegetables, Canned Goods, Fine North River Shad. , rvrnvriime rrnramma re A rust-crass urarrr. New Goods Received Every Day Orders Attended to Promptly. H .A. MILLSPAUGH, Manager. 29 WALL STREET, NOR WALK. ms a Spring 1883. We respectfully invite your inspec- tion of our new Stock of Millinery, which includes a large and attractive line of PARISIAN N OVELTIES. English and French Straw Goods. Ribbons, Silks, Velvets, and Laces, Flowers, Feathers &c., in all the new shades. In anticipation of a large trade for the present season, We have made extra efforts to secure an exceed- ingly attractive Stock, in which pur- chasers will find choice designs in every desirable style. _ , We solicit your patronage assuring you of every effort to give satisfaction in all respects. Our Fancy Goods, department consists of Ladies’ & Chil- dren’s Underwear, Corsets, Hosiery, Gloves, Perfumes 8.: Scrap Pictures Anew lot of Ladies Cambric wrap- pers just in. We have a fine assert ment of Hair goods constantly on hand. Waves in natural enrl a spec- ialty. Combingkmade up in the best manner at the lowest prices. The Buckeye Cook Cook for sale. Stamping neatly and promptly done. Misses St. John, 3m14 33 Main Street. The National Bank or NORWALK Will remain. open for Business Continuously between the hours 01‘ 9 a. m. and 3 p. m., on; and after Monday, April 9, ’83 not closing" at noon as heretofore. E. HILL, President, 4t15 J. W. HYATT,Vice-Pres. investment Bonds. THE 5 per cent. mortgage bonds of the Dan- bury & Norwalk Railroad Co.,due A. D. 1925, interest payable semi-annually at the Central Trust Company In the City of New York, are now for sale 31nd delivery at par and interest from April 1,1883,ut the Na- tional Bank of Norwalk, at the Central National Bank and at the Fairficld County National Bank. Said bonds will be issued its registered or coupon bonds, and in denomi- nations of $500 or $1,000 each as may be desired. ’ _ These Bonds are free of all taxation In the hands orthe holder. litt UBSUANT to an order of the Court of Probate for the District or Norwalk,the subscriber ofi‘ers for sale a splendid country seat, situatedin the Town of Norwalk, near the Winnipaulr Mills. so called, about one and one-half miles from the Borough of Nor- walk, formerly owned and occupied by Sam- uelJ.Kemp. now deceased about one acre of land, well covered with fruit and orna- mental trees, about 150 feet of. grape arbor, The 'ncs were all in good bearing condition, large garden, house large and convenient wit 1'] rooms, besides pantries and closets in abundance, cellar large and dry, the barn and out-buildings were nicely arranged. This .place Will be sold cheap, and on easy terms. For particulars inquire of . 11tf SILAS P. TUTTLE, Administrator. [STRICT 0F NORWALK ss. Probate Court,April 13th, A. D. 168's. Estate or PAULINA HURLBUTT, late of Wilton. in said District, deceased. The Court of Probate tor the District of Norwalk, hath limited and allowed six monthsfrom the date hereof for the credit- ors of said estate.toexhibit tbeirclaims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts properly attested within said time, willbe debarred a recovery. All per- Ionsiudehtedto saidestate are requested to make Immediate puvment to no LEWIS R. HUBLBUTT. Executor. Notice. AT 3 meeting of the Stockholders of the‘ Norwalk Cemetery Association held April 13th.1833, the following By—Laws was passed :— III-LAW. “All filling in, grading and. tnrfing of lots and the arrangement of shrubbery shallbe under the direction of the sexton appointed by the Association.” - Bus 8. E. OLMSTEAD, Pres’t. Mullings Bros., UARRIAGES AND WIGDNS MADE TO ORDER. Repairing in all its Branches. o.A. MULLINGS J. a . MULLINGS GO TO THE Goods are better made and our Prices the Lowest. Goods as represented, or refund the money. Bryant,Bess e & Co. The Low “One Price Clothiers.” 6n113 GREAT BARGAINS - IN Clothing. $15.00 All Wool Suit, for $8.50. $16.50 All Wool Suit, for $10.00 All Wool Suits to Order, $20 & up. All Wool Pentaloons, to Order, $5 nd up. . 75c. Scarfs for 250. 85c. Hats for 250. CHILDREN’S KILT SUITS. In Special Styles not to be found elsewhere. $22 SPRING DIEDCDATS FDR $15 AND $16.50. All Goods delivered at your residence. EDWIN n. sunnwoop, New York Clothing House 3m18 39 and 4f Main Street, Norwalk, Conn, ‘FERRIS’ BACON, Sperry and Barnes’ New Haven Hams, “ PILLSDURY’S BEST” FLOUR, Early'Rose Seed Potatoes, Creamery Buttered Flour, Potash in bulk, Teas, Coffees, Spices, Sugar. Agentsgfor the celebrated ECHO FARM BUTTER. ' R. P. BEATTY, Leading Grocer, Local agent for the HEALTH FOOD CO.’S GOODS, an examina- tion and trial of which will pay in pocket and body. For: mm Games VISIT THE NEW STORE OF BRYANTBESSEACA, DENS’, IUDTHSZ AND CHILDREN’S CLUTHIEDS, We can show an Immense Stock of Reliable Goods, New Styles’ Choicest Patterns and a Perfect Fit. One Price, and that the Lowest. Mens Suits, $7, $8.50, $10.00, 12.00, $14.00, $15.00, $18.00 and upward. Mens’ Indigo Blue Flannel Suits, $10. Boy’s and Childrens’ Suits, $2.50, $3.00, $3.50, $4.00, $4.50, $5.00, $5.50, $6.00, $6.50, $7.00 and up- ward. ~ ' Gents’ Furnishing Geods. HATS, GAPS, TRUNKS AND BAGS. Call and examine ourVStock and you will be convinced that our We warrant all 29 MAIN STREET. NORWALK. J AS. S. EARLE. Proprietor, ‘GDDDS Til BE CLOSED DDT. SELLING [iii BELIJW BUST Great Bargains! 2‘: crazy, b Panic Prices.‘ Come One! _ Come Alli 8tI Iluquette, SPECIAL ANNDIINBEMENT. Little sure limit in Corner, SI: [I F I E “I ' [‘1 HI] YT Will Offer their immense line of READ’S INGNAIN BABPETS. AT 135 OEN'TS PER YARD. The quality of these Goods is well known and needs no rcCommen- (lation. Lowell and Hartford Carpets, We have also a large line of , At prices to suit all, Also Velvet, Body Brussels, And the largest line of Tapestry Brussels ever shown in Norwalk. Customers irom out of town wishing Carpets will find it to their dvantage to examine our Goods, as we have the Largest Store, Largest and Best Selected Stock and. Prices Lower than can be found elsewhere. Plain and Fancy Mattings, Oil Cloths, Druggets, Crumb In room No. 2 will be found Cloths, Reg and Heuip Carpets, Rugs, Mats, &c., in Great Variety. . We will open May 1, a large assortment of Ladies’ Wraps, acqucs and Dolmaus handsomely trimmed, Misscs’ Sacqnes, Ladies’ nd Children’s Calico and Gingham Suits, Wrappers, Aprons, &c., f our own manufacture. . ‘ Bovs' SHIRT WAISTS. 25c, to 90c_ LADIES’ MUSLIN UNDERWEAR In Great Variety. . N. B.—Goods sold at wholesale at New York jobbers’ prices. SCOFIELD &-'HOYT, . NO. 3 GAZETTE BUILDING. “““3
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