NORWALK GAZETTE.
Tuesday Nov. 28, 1883.
TO HOLIDAY ADVERTISERS.
As an advertising medium the
Guam-n offers advantages in point
of circulation and the character of
its patrons which command the at-
tention of all classes of advertisers.
It goes direct into and is duly
read by the FAMILIES of the pur-
chasing classes.
Every copy is designed to go
into a home. It has no rivals that
compete with it as a welcome visi
tor at the fireside and home circle.
Its constantly crowded advertising
columns prove how unnecessary it
is for us to indulge in deceptive
boasting in order to win patronage.
Yet it is due to our advertisers that
we assert our belief that its local
circulation is in excess of the com-
bined circulations of all other
papers in Norwalk. Its patrons
are always welcome to its press-
room and full inspection of the size
its of edition is cordially invited.
It has in addition to its local cir—
culation, a wider area of readers
than any other Norwalk paper. Its
mail sent to subscribers in the sur-
rounding towns who probably see
no other Norwalk paper, is far in
' excess of all competitors. This, our
bills for postage paid at the Nor-
walk post office fully proves.
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The Parallel!. ‘
The Olmstead “lay-out” having now
been accepted its entire length, from New
Haven to Port Chester, by‘,our Railroad
Commissioners, nothing new is needed
but to purchasedhe right of way of indi-
vidual property holders, and then to go
ahead and build the road. This, we have
the assurance of the parties in interest, it
is their intention .to do. The letter of
Gov. Minor, recently sent the Guerra,
was to the same efiect, it will be remem-
bered.
The Hartford and Harlem people have
a large and expensive corps of engineers
still in the field. running new lines at
'certain points and amending their old
lay-out in others, so as to furnish the
Railroad Commrssioners'such a perfected
line as will meet their acceptance. They
’ inform us that, in their opinion, the Olm-
stead line, as accepted, is an impracticable
one and could not be used by them, were
it tendered as a free gift, but that they
shall, in any event, proceed to build their
road at the earliest possible moment,
whether the Olmstead line is built or not.
They talk “business," and the earnestness,
energy and large outlay the Hartford and
Harlem folks are exhibiting give every
indication'that they mean all they say. It
will prove a livelystrife, if, after waiting
so many years, we are really to have two
parallels, instead of none at all. At all
events, it is very certain that we shall,
within the next few months, be permitted
to “see what we shall see.”
The commissioners have granted the
application of the Olmstead parallel for
. an extension of time in which to comply
with the law, requiring the expenditure
of $50,000 in actual construction work on
the line by the first of this month, in order
to maintain their corporate existence.
The commission extended the time to
March next.
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The Board of. Pardons.
For many years previous to this, the
pardoning power in Connecticut has been
vested in the Legislature. That body at
its late session created a board of pardons,
to whom that power was transferred.
This new board has jurisdiction for
granting commutation of punishment,
conditional or absolute, from the state
prison. The board includes Governor
Waller, Chief-Judge Park, A. E. Burr,
of Hartford, Dr. Francis Bacon, of New
Haven, Edward Harland of Norwich and
Morris W. Seymour of Bridgeport. The
statutory public notice of pending peti-
tions before the board will be required
the same as in cases of petitions to the
Legislature for pardons; it is also neces-
sary that the clerk inform the state attor-
ney who conducted the prosecution, re-
quest his attendance at the time of the
hearing, and to inform the wardens of the
state prison of the time that the board
will hear the petition of any state prison-
_ er. The first case assigned for a hepring
before this new board is that of John
Castigani of Tolland county, imprisoned
for manslaughter . His term has expired
but he has a heavy fine to work out at 30
cents a day. The board will hear his case
December 8d. Its work for the future
will be important, in relieving the legis-
lative body and tending'to shorten the
period of the latler’s sessions.
Sergeant Mason Pardoned.
President Arthur late Saturday after-
noon issued a pardon to Sergcnt Mason,
now confined in the Albany penitentiary
under a sentence of eight years’ imprison-
ment for attempting to shoot Guiteau.
The pardon was mailed so that it reached
Albany, Monday. Sergeant Mason, since
“his incarceration in the penitentiary,
March 19, 1882, has been at work in the
shoe shops. His conduct has been most
exemplary. Mason’s wife and family are
now residing at Locust Grove. Va., his
home. The prisoner had given up all
hope of being pardoned. He correspond-
ed regularly with his wife, receiving it
letter from her as late as Friday.
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Evacuation Day.
The centennial celebration of the one
grand closing scene of the Revolution,
the evacuation of the British troops from
New York, was duly celebrated in that
city yesterday. The city was dressed in
its holiday attire, and despite the chilly
north ,winds untold thousands flocked
from all parts or the country to see the
pageant. Our Norwalk troops joined
their regimental comrades and had as
“good atime" as anyone in their army
overcoats and long march. This fitlingly
closes the series of Revolutionary war
cenlenaial anniversaries.
Our Aged Residents.
Rev. Mr. Everest, accompanied by
sundry members of the First Congregaz
tional church,.made calls upon the very
aged members ,of that church last week.‘
Mrs. John S. Sammis, in her 95th year,
was too ill to receive the party, but the
venerable mother of the late Henry
Holmes, now 94, was most grateful for
their christian attention and remembrance.
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A Sad Accident.
While some men were hoisting a large
stone by the aid of s derrick, at Branch-
ville,_Friday evening, a guy rope to the
derrick broke and the latter fell over one
man named George Sherwoou. The
derrick struck him on the head and breast
while the pully block descended, and hit
him a terrible blow in the pit of the
stomach. He was rendered unconscious
and soon after died: Sherwood was
about sixty years old and boarded ht
Ridgcfield,wlrither his body was taken that
evening. ‘
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Delightful Entertainment.
The good ladies of the First Congre-
garional church, have another surprise
and delight in store for tho public, who .
appreciate really good entertainments.
On Dec. 5th, they propose to give at the
Opera House a superb and sumptuous
supper, after which a light comedy will,
be given by certain smothers whose
tulents‘ou the stage are known to surpass
many professionals. Mr. Wm. H. Earle
has the drrimatic and literary part of the
entertainment in charge, while all the
ladies will vie with each other in present-
ir rtmptisg viands to the hungry
ing the
See the
multitude sure to be present.
adv.
'Wirsma GLEANINGS. '
In view of the fact that a great amount
0f the wealth and prosperity of eastern_
Connecticut is due directly to the I‘Ill‘
roads, the figures compiled from the re-
ports of Connecticut railroads now on file
in the ofllce of the railroad commissioners
in Hartford, and published elsewhere in
this issue of the GAZETTE, will furnish
interesting reading.
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Sengtor Platt left for Washington yes-
terday. Senator Hawley and Represen-
tative Eaton went on last week. In well-
informed Washington quarters, Mr.
Eaton is looked upon as a pbssiblc “dark
horse” for speaker. The wild and un-
tamed Democrats of the House, will very
likely “go farther and fare worse.” Gen-
Coit, of Connecticut, is a candidate for
House sergeant-at—arms, but he has his
record as a Union soldier to overcome,
and it is believed that will prove fatal to
him. -
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Crowded with so many events of promi-
nence as the year now drawing to a close
has been, it seems fitting that our autum-
nal holiday should be observed with more
than ordinary good cheer and thanksgiv
ing. It is a day distinguished for church-
gorng, prayers and songs no less than
for the family reunion and the pleasures
of the table. While engaged in duties
ippropriate to the day, the thousands of
homes in our land where poverty will
permit of no genuine thanksgiving
should not be forgotten.
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One of the most interesting features of
yesterday’s celebration in New York was
the unveiling of the colossal bronze statue
of George Washington on the steps of
the sub-treasury buildingvin Wall street.
It was on this site, is the building then
known as Federal Hall, that General
Washington took the oath of ofiice as the
first president of the United States, April
80, 1789. The statute is thirteen feet five
inches in height, resting upon a pedestal,
which, with the stone platform intended
as a rostrum for public speakers, is twelve
feet eleven inches in height, making the
total height of the statui’ pedestal and
rostrum twenty-six feet and four inches.
This statue is the fourteenth of Washing-
ton erected in this country, and is the
largest of all.
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The annual statement of the borough’s
finances, published in these columns last
week, met with expressions of satisfaction
among tax-payers. The actual expenses
for the ycsr.were $10,376.09. There was
an increase in the borough debt of $9.-
160,25; but this fact finds an explana-
tion in the expenditure of $12,000.00 on
the new reservoir at Lewishoro, N. Y.,
for which no special tax was laid. The
report would have shown adecrease of
$3,500 in the net indebtedness of the
borough had not this unexpected expen-
diture been incurred. All the loans,
which were for current expenses and for
the coastruction: of the new reservoir,
were negotiated at five per cent. interest-
It may be pertinent to remark, in the face
of these figures, that the borough finan-
ces have been administered by a Republi-
can court of burgesses. We doubt if any
previous court can show a better record.
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Ex-senator 'Eaton, that old-time Con-
necticlrt Democrat, seems to have taken a
philosophical view of the political out-
look, which may prove profitable memo.
reads to the members of the party he
represents. He thinks if the, Democrats
refrain from their usual foolishness up to
the next general election, they may scours
the presidency. He regards all signs as
indicating that interesting result, but he‘
confesses a fear that his political associates
will not be able to restrain themselves.
In his calm judgment, if they take any
one of the candidates tinctured witha
tendency toward tariff for revenue only,
then no one, not even Tilden or McDon-
ald, could save them. The party struck
on that rock in the last campaign, and
history will repeat itself next year if
the some rock is found in theway. If
the party takes up the tariff question at
all and disturbs the country with it, it
may bid a long farewell to all its great
ness. As to the bloody shirt issue, Mr.
Eaton says it is too contemptlble to think'
about.
‘PROMINENT PEOPLE.
Ex-secretary Windom will winter in
the south of France.
Mrs. Blaine has been the guest of Mrs.
Garfield,.at Cleveland, for a week.
James Gordon Bennett and Whitelaw
Reid are regarded as the handsoinest New
York editors ‘
Mr. Samuel , J. Tilden gives many
dinners and receptions at Greystone, his
suburban home.
Miss Hutton, daughter of the assistant
postmaster-general, is a contributor to the
press under the near de plume of
“Constance."
Mrs. A. ,T- Stewart is eighty-six years
'old, but a correspondent who has seen her
frequently this fall says she is it's “merry
as a cricket and guy as a butterfly."
Mr. Isaac i1. Bromley, who has been
for ten years past a member of t_hc
editorial staff of the New York Tribune,
yesterday assumed the editorship-in chief
of the Commercial Aden-trims
Boston feels a new interest and pro-
prietorship in Edwin Booth since he has
decided to make that city his home, and
he was never so warmly received as dur-
ing his present engagement there.
Crofiut, in the Chicago Tribune, says
Hendrix, the defeated candidate for mayor
of Brooklyn in the recent election, is nat-
urally and mentally a Republican, but he
was a little dazed when he came out of
Cornell university, and got into the wrong
boat.
Mr. Beecher likes to hear good music
and good acting. Therefore he want to
hear “Pinafore," and to see Salvini and
Henry Irving. He advises young men to
follow in his footsteps, and when they
are seventy years old go and see the best
actors.
MUSINGS.
Peck’s “bad boy" is good enough to
earn $25,000 a year for his father.
Sergeant Mason will cut his Thanksgiv-
ing dinner with Betty and the baby.
A new evening paper called the Tele-
gram will be started in New Haven, De-
cember 1. An exchange thinks it six
daily papers can exist" in New Haven
they must live on mighty small rations.
Young ladies looking for an excuse for
chewing gum may be interested in the
announcement of a Hartford apothecary
who advertises a chewing gum which is
“quite the rage, sweetens the breath, har-
éens the gums, relieves indigéstion, and
keeps the jaws in good working order.’.’
When the family’s gathered ’round you, '
With their faces warm and bright,
And you’ve raised your voice to Heaven
For God’s goodness day and night;
Then proceed to carve the turkey,
' Take the slices from the breast;
First serve mother, than yourself, sir——
To the children give the rest. .
J. F. in Morning Journal.
The Detroit Evening Journal prints a
“14 o’clock edition," “15 o'clock edition,”
and “17 o’clock edition." and observes
that matinees at the theatres will begin at
14 o'clock, that a musical entertainment
beginning at 20:30 was a delightful affair,
that a furious fire broke out in South Chi-
cago at 15 o'clock, etc.
The retirement of Mr. Carl Schurz from
the New York Evening Post is to be re-
gretted, says the Philadelphia Times, as
he is one of the best, informed and most
conservative political writers now living
in this country. It is given out that he
. leaves because the detail work of a news
paper has grown irksome. It is more
probable thntthe paper was found to be.
top-heavy.
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FROM THE SATURDAY GAZETTE.
A Distresslng Accident.
On Wednesday afternoon about 4 p. m.,
a barn belonging to Dennis 'Keleher, sit»
dated on, Hoyt street, in the rear of
Cousins’ shoe shop, fell. from its founda-
tions burying six men underneath it,
one of whom was badly hurt. The par-
ticulars of the affair are as follows:
The barn was an old one and Mr.
Kcleher purposed raising it a few feet
in order to make ‘a basement underneath
on the Hoyt street side. In~ the absence
of Mr. Partriok, the house mover, Mr.
Keleber and the men employed thought
they wfiild be able to raise the structure
themselves. Jackscrcws were applied
and the barn had been raised about two
feet when suddenly, withorrt warning,
one of the jacks slipped and the barn
slid ofi, down into the cellar and‘upon
the men underneath. There Were six
men underneath it, as follows: Charles
Taylor, who has a stone yard on Main
street and was superintending the work,
Gilbert Bloom, carpenter, -William'
Sheehan and Dennis Murphy, laborers,
Patrick Kearrrey,stone mason and Dennis
Keleher.
An ordinary dump curt stood under
neaih the building and as the barn fell
the. sill struck upon the wheel of the cart
and rcstedwtherei To this almostmlrac-
ulous fact the six men owe their lives.
All but Kearney scrambled out unhurt
though badly frightened, Upon seeing
that Kearney was missiung. Keleher
and another man crawled under the
building to his rescue. They found him
at the end of the cellar doubled up in a
little space, and the barn restinglupon- his
shoulders. He was unconscious and to
all appearances dead. He was liberated
and Dr. Gregory summoned, who had
him conveyed to his home on Plymouth
avenue. Upon an examination the doc-
tors found no 'bones broken and it was
thought he would soon be out again, but
during Thursday night it was reported
that he coughed frequently and raised
considerable blood, thus evidencing an in-
ternal injury. -
The afiair created considerable excite-
ment and the scene of the accident was
visited by a crowd of men and boys dur-
ing the re'maindér of the day.
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Eli B. Bennett’s Funeral. .
The profound sadness to which the
sudden death of Eli B. Bennett gave
birth, founda fitting expression in the
large attendance at the funeral services,
Wednesday afternoon. A short service
of prayer was held at the family residence
on East avenue, at two o’cock. The re-
mains were then borne to the Congrega.
tional church, preceded by the members
of the masonic lodge to which Mr. Ben-
nett belonged, and followed by a long
line of carriages filled with mourning
relatives and friends. The services at
the church were conducted by the Rev.
Mr. Everest, assisted by Revs. S. B. S.
Bissell and Wm. H. Thomas. After the
choir had sung “Rock of Ages," Mr.
Everest read scriptural passages which
he had found marked in the family bible
ussd by Mr. Bennett, following with a
touching tribute to the life and memory
of the deceased. 'His remarks were
hased‘on a passage from the book of
Genesis. He compared the life of Mr.
Bennett with that of Enoch, and then
spoke of the remarkable record the de-
ceased had made, of his standing for half
a century at the head of the finan-
cial interests of the town, and only
laying aside his trust when de-
clining years had made him feel the
need of rest from, public life. His
ofllcial duties during all these years had
not separated him from the home sanctu
uary. There he was the one beloved and
cherished, and even the little children
found in him a strong magnetism which
’commanded their respect and love. He
was a man who lived all the days of his
life walking with God, and it was well
that we remember from this life that it is
God who directs our steps. In a spiritual
sense he did not die ; he had simply been
keeping his fobt-steps side by side with
those of his Maker. His death needed no
preparation, for his life had been fully
prepared. There was no struggle, no
pain. He moved in a holy orbit. in fol-
lcwship with God. thtamodel was
his life for the young men of this age—a
man of manly principles, sterling integ-
rity. We could not do better than sit
down and copy after him,.cven as he
tried to copyqthe Master he loved. What
a legacy has been left, in the memory of
one whose life was so bright and illus-
trious that it will not fade away. His
life was so much that everyone is en
riched and repaid. Every one of his
children inherit that legacy—a legacy of
love. In the midst of mourning we can
not but rejoice that we have so noble a
life before us. _
fort the mourning friends but bless them
At the conclusion of. Mr. Everest’s rc-
_marks, the choir sang “Nearer my God
to Thee."
Rev S. B. S. Bisscll then spoke of Mr.
Bennett being a familiar figure in his life.
He wasa man who, by the integrity of
his principles, by the irreproachableness
of his character, had won distinction and
honor. He spoke in touching terms to.
the'aged, referring to a group of four
pictures of aged men. which' hung in the
study of the late William Cooper Mead,
all of them now passed away; Mr. Ben-
nett the last of the number.‘ Mr. Bissell‘
dwelt upon a number of reminiscences of
his younger days when he was so often
brought in contact with the def-cared,
supplementing his remarks with a brief
biography. Born in the northwestern
part of the county, thereforcalways a
resident of this county, Mr. Bennett had
come to Norwalk at an early age and en-
gaged to work for the grandfather of the,
physician who had attended him in his.
declining years. Later, hewent to Savan-
nah, but returned north on the account of
an outbreak of yellow fever, and engaged
in the dry goods business in the town. In
his capacity of town treasurer he was accns
tornhd never to retire, no matter what the
hour, until he had put the finishing
touches to [the accounts of the day. He
joined the church in 1870, in company
with a score of young people, this tardy
union speaking strongly of the trails in
his character—his feeling of unworth-
iness; so dislrustful of his own self.
This trait had also exhibited itself when
at the presentation of a silver service to
Mr. Bennett a few years since, he
blushed like a maiden because of a sense
of unworthiness. In this act the people
had honored themselves as well as honor-
ed him. Referring to the home circle
Mr. Bissell said he could bear witness to
that which had already been certified.
He was genial, yet severe in his judgment
of himself—genial and sweet in the in-
tercourse of those around him.
Mr. Everest followed in a prayer, and
the hymn, “I would not live always,"
which had been a favorite one with the
deceased, was sung. Opportunity was
' then given to view the remains, which
were enclosed in a plain though rich
casket, on the cover of which rested a
.simple sheaf of wheat and a sickle of
flowers- The interment took place in the
family plot in Union cemetery. Here
the beautiful service of the masonic
order was read,.and the mortal remains
of Eli B. Bennett weredeposited in their
last, long resting place.
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The net rdceipts of the recent Grand
Army fair of Elias Howe, in, post in
Bridgeport will probably amount to $10,-
000. The gross receipts 'up to date
amount to $10,355.97; the expenses to.
$1,035.58.
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A Tax Payers association, composed of .
prominent citizens representing both
political parties, will be’organizedin New
,Haven, to'devise ways and mean for
bringing about more economical methods
of administeringlocal-government affairs.’
May God not only com- .
' log, at his residence on West avenue, by
the members of Fidelity lodge of thc _
- injury of oystercultivators.
NORWALK GAZETTE,TUESDAngNOVEMBE-R 28, 1883-.
SOMETHING FROM THE CITY.
There will be no union services in the
city on Thanksgiving day.
Wm. J. Scanlan, in “Friend and Fee,”
Save a good performance at' Music Hall,‘
last evening.
Mr. H. B. Rogers, of the firm of Com
stock Brothers, has opened a large cloth-
ing house in Providence, R. l.
Messrs sRaymond Brothers have pur-
chased the team of grays, formerly owned
by Fred Belden of the borough.
The poliece wrrc looking fora horse
Saturday night, stolen from parties in
Bridgeport, but were not successfulin
fiinding it. '
Mr. Wm. G. Thomas and family, now
at the Mabackemo, expect to occupy
their residence on East avenue, borough,
on Monday. next.
The regular monthly meeting of the
city council will be. held next Monday
evening. This will be the lust regular
meeting of the old council.
Mr. James M. Lane has disposed of his
meat market at the corner. of South Main
and Haviland streets, Messrs Newman &
Read being the purchasers.
Do not forget “Only a Womans Heart”
at Music Hall, Thursday afternoon and
evening. It will serve as a good desert
to your Thanksgiving dinner.
The sewing society connected with the
Congregational church, met .at the resi-
dence of Mrs. R. H. Rowan, on South
Main street, Wednesday evening. .
The friends of Mr. Chas. E. Doty will.
be pleased to’ know that he has made a
very satisfactory settlement with his credi-
tors and will resume work in his hat fac-
tory. . , .
It is safe to say that the rumor that our
city authorities are about to contract to
light the city with electric lights, is at
least premature, and probably without
any foundation whatever.
‘ Mr. George Seymour, the nurseryman.
was accidentally knocked down in Rail-
road square, yesterday morning, by Dr.
Higgins' team. He received a severe
shock, but was not seriously injured.
The young people of Trinity church
held a. pleasant sociable at the residence
of Rev. Mr. LHibbard, on Chapel street,
Thursday evening, between the hours of
eight and eleven. There was dancing and
refreshments.
The Horse Railway company have
built a catch basin for their sewer, that
connects with the Washington street
sewer ; and now if the Consolidated com-
pany will build one near Flagman Cowper
thwaite’s switch-house, the boys will have
to find some other place than railroad
square to do their next winters’ skating.
Mr. Horace Wilcox, president of the
Maiden Brilania company, A. Chamber».
lain, president of the Home bank of Merl
den, N. L. Bradley, of the firm of Brad
ley, Hubbard & Co., of Meriden and
Cashier Chas. L. Rockwell,:of the First
National bank of Meriden, were gqsts at
the Mahackemo, ever Sunday. They at-
tended church in the borough.
If we have not been misled by favor-
able press notices which the play , has re-
ceived, we can assure the amusement lov
ing people of Norwalk that there is a rich
treat in store for them on Thanksgiving
day, at Music Hall, ’whcn “Only a We: '
man’s Heart” will be produced. Tire
drama will be presented by a company of
acknowledged artists, and the fact that it
is strong in its morals and teachings
should ensure a large and refined audience.
There will be a matinee and an evening ‘
performance.
Next season South Norwalk proposes
to have one 'of the best amateur base ball
clubs in the state. The members of the
Greys have secured the entire fourth floor
of Mr. Ely’s building on Washington
street, and are in daily practice. Warring
is developing his ability as a pitcher, and,
it is said, has got .the curves dowu to a
nicety, while young Partrick faces and
holds the balls with his usual skill. It is
understood that such changes as will so
cure the best results have been made. and
that considerable money has been prom-
ised to back the club.
The train from Danbury with three
companies of National Guards and the.
South Norwalk company were promptly
on hand for the 5:20 a. in. train to New
York, but that train was late and finally
they got off at 6. am. with eighteen full
loaded cars. Things were a trifle noisy
near the depot after 5 a. m., as somehow
the drummers couldn’t keep their hands
still. The train moved onward very
slowly, and there was, music in the air
ever so long. The trains were all heavy
yesterday.
Last Thursday being the forty-fourth
anniversary of Mr. R. Pearson’s birthday,
be was pleasantly surprised in the even-
borough, of which he is an esteemed
member. Mrs. Pearson, unbeknown to
her husband, had made every preparation
for the guests, and had a bible spread
with the most inviting viauds. Singing.
games, etc., was-the order of the evening,
and the party did not brake up until the
clock had chimed the midnight hour,
when the guests departed highly pleased
with their reception, and-wishing Mr.
Pearson many returns of the day
The county commissioners were in
session at the Council chambers, Monday,
and granted liquor licenses to the follow-
ing personsz—H. H. Bartlett, .P. Blake,
W. Nelson, J. H. Ready, Jas. Hndden,
Michael Ratchford, J. Donovan, Marie
E. Clune, Ernest Groeschner, J no. Coffey,’
John Culrill.‘Jno. O. Sullivan. Charles
Lacroix, Jnoi O’Brien, Thomas H.
McCarthy, Jno. Hinds, J. R. Vincent,
Morris Powers, Wm. Mecsberg,.,Morris
McGrath, Jacob Wolff, Hamilton Bros,
R'. Hadden, and Edward Merrill. The
following persons were granted licenses
to sell beer only :—Phil Sheridcn, Mar-yr
A. Kearns, and Eliza Murphy, The
commissioners will be in session again
Monday, at the sanre place.
The immense number of star fish that
are being taken by the steam (lrcdgus
from the beds of oyster grounds, is or
once wonderful, and alarming. 'l‘u-é
dredging steamer Minnie B. took in om:
dredge, on Monday last, 110,000 of these
fish, and unless some prompt and efficient
measures are taken to remove these pcsrs
from the natural oyster beds in this
state, oyster cultiVators will receive a
serious setback, and perhaps utter ruin.
There are some 0,000 acres of natural
oyster beds in the waters of this state,
and as by law steam dredges are not al-
lowed to work upon them, the star fish
are not, it is claimed by oyster growers,
properly cleared from the oyster beds,
but are allowed/to breed to the manifest
It is claim '
ed by oyster growers that as most of
those dredging on the natural beds simply
sell the seed taken, and do no cultivating,
that they do not destroy the star fish, but
put them back into the water. If this is
so, then it is clearly the duty of the leg-
islature to provide that all such fish so
caught shall be taken on shore and dc
stroyed. -
. M
List or Incense. ‘
ssuedlrom the U. ,8. Patent office for the
week ending Nov. 20th, for the Slate of Con
neeticut, furnished rrs from the office of John .
ll. Earle, Solicitor of Patents. New Haven, Ct
‘A it: Boynton, Bridgeport, base ball.
R H Brown, New Haven, Calipers,2pntents
AEdwards, New Haven, Drying apparatus.
J D Fisk.Hnrthrd,r-evolving guard for lo-
comotive eow-cathers.
_ J A House, Bridgeport, uppnrstus for forni-
rug and shsprn corsets, . --
Howlaud, aterbuay,Snowshovel.
J L Joyce, New Haven, Box too for boots
and shoes.
J C Miller a. A 11 Jones, usignors to Faster
Hardware Co. Meriden,drawer pull.
it B Perkins. Merrdeu, assignor to E Miller,
& 00., extension lamp fixture.
s R d; A 19 Bust, I’ine Meadow, nsslgnor to
31 It. Rust, II B a J C Beach,Meridcn, Joiners
p ans. ‘ ' .
.G it stems, Chester, manufacture of anger
bill: WM other boring tools.
clocks.
’
Willson, New Haven, synchronizing '
STATE NEWS.
Meriilen has raised $0,000 for a rtw
skating rink. , ' '
Tue new Roman Catholic church in
Birmingham was dedicated Sunday.
Ann Kennedy, aged 70 years, dropped
dead in Brideport, Sunday. 'Cause, heart
disease.
Leslie Wells, 11 Griswoldville farmer,
was flecced out of $1,600 by bunko stecri
crsiu Hartford.
Four .persons were receiver! at the
Wethcrsfleld prison Thursday, from New
London {county
I F. Sl.Clair and H. F. Smith will play
checkers in New Haven, Thanksgiving
day for rhc.cbampionship of the store.
The Mott property in'Foirfield, which
originally cost $80,000, has been prrr-
chased by one of a firm of New York
merchants.
An indignant feeling exists among Yale
students because of the recent action of
the Harvard college faculty refusing the
students permission to play football on
Thanksgiving day.
Charles Drummond, one of thekeepers
of the State reform school, was stabbed
by Patrick Griffin, a 17-year-old prisoner,
on Thursday. Griffin is one of the boys
who escaped a few days ago and was ,
captured by Drummond. :He'at that1timc
threatened to kill Drummond. ;
A cup of mixture intended to embalm
the dead body of a-two-year-old child of
Mr. Haagerty, of New Haven, was
caught up by the next older child, aged
four years, and drained to itsldregs. Ten
minutes later the child was a corpse.
Joseph Bullock, a tanner of Woodstock
Valley, was a defeated candidate for
representative at the last election. The
next morning a piece of black crepe was
found hanging on his hay scales. He
considered it an omen, and a few hours
later he was found dead in his barn.
Saturday afternoon, as workmen was
raising a large safe into the ofllce of the
Bridegport Gas company, some of the
tackle to the derrick slipped and the huge
safe came thundering to the walk. An-
drew Burke, a workman, was severely
hurt about the breast by the crank of the
derrick;-
List of letters remaining in thc Pest
Office in Norwalk, November 24.
.Edwin D. Alvord, Chas. Annin, Harry
Armfited, Robert Brown, John Bush; Miss
Maria Coleman, Mrsp Rebeca Catlin, Chas.
H. Dawson, Miss Julia Godfrey, Leslie J.
‘Horken, Mrs. S. H. Holt, Miss L. Jarvis,
Mary Jackson, Mrs. P. A. James, David N.
Mather, Chas. Petitgean, Miss Sarah Purcell,
Mr. Tritshell, C. D. Wolf.
Arrest, Crms. OLMSTEAD, P. M.
“Quick as a Wink.”-llockwood,
No 11 Union Square. N. Y.. the first to intro:
d‘ucc the Instantaneous Process in this country.
has just received from Europe the latest and
important improvements. —
O
Peruvian syrup cures Dyspepsia,ucn-
eral Debility, LiverComplaint.Borisdiumorsr
Chronic Diarrhea, Nervous Afl‘cctrone, Fe-
male Comspaints, and all diseases origi-
nating in u baltate of the blood.
.e—.-———-—'
A. CARD.
To all who are" suffering from the errors
and indiscretions of youth, nervous weak-
ness, early decay, loss of manhood, &c.,I wrll
send arecipe that Will care you, FREE OF
CHAR . This .great remedy was discov-
ered b a missionary in South America.
Sends self addressed envelope to the‘ ltav.
J ()5er ’l‘. laxnx, Station D,New York lC'riy.
y
W
on Thirty Days! Trial.
Tut: Var/raw Bar/r 00.. Marshall, Mich.,
will send Dr. Dye’s Celebrated Blectro—Vol.
taic Beitsand Electric Appliances on trial for
thirty days to men (young _or old) who are
ailllctcd with nervous debrlrty, lost vrtalrty
and kindred troubles, guaranteeing speedy
and complete restoration of‘health and mun-
ly vigor. Address as above. N. B.—No risk
isincurred, us thirty days trial rsallowed.ly52
MARRIED.
REED-BUCKNAM—At the Methodist parson-
ngc Nov. ‘20, by the Rev W. H. Thomas, Ans-
ley B. Reed and Lillian A. Bucknam, both
of N orwulk. -
lioxr—Lounsnuax—At Vista, N. Y.. Nov.
22, by the itev. T. L. Dibble, John Hoyt of
Vista..nnd Mrs. Angcncttc Lounsbury of New
Canaan. , . .
Snnuwoon—WoommAD—At Long Hill, Ct"
Nov. 21, William H. Sherwood of Long Hill
and Miss Grace Maud Woodhcad. formerly
of Brooklyn, No cards. '
Wm'rE—Govern—At Portchcster. Nov.ljlth
by the Rev. E. A. Blake, liorncc A. White,
of Norwalk, and Miss Jennie Govern, of
South No walk.
FREE—NOR tutor—In Silver Mine, Nov. 20.
by the Item-Mr. Thomas, Allison Free and
Mrs. Northrop. both of‘ Norwalk,
Cqu—Gouunm—On Nov. 21. Martin 5. Crew
and Mrs. Gerham, both of Norwalk.
DAUCHY—CAMP—At the residence of the
bride's f‘uther, Brdbklvn, Nov. ll'g,by the Rev.
Dr. Harrison of Troy, N. Y., assisted by Rev.
W. C. Hubbard, H.B. Dnuchy to Cordelia D.
Camp, daughter of S R. P.C.'tmp.
DIED.-
Cameroon—In Wilton, Nov-.Aiilr. I’elly Conr- ,
stock, aged 91 years.
QUINTARD—In Mitchell county. Kansas,
Charles S Quintard in the 36th year or his
use, son 010 rue B. and Sarnhn. Quintard
formerly of ilton,Oonn.
SULLIVAN—In East Norwalk, Nov, 18th, 001'-
delia P. Sullivan. wile ofJoseplr Sullivan,
in the 64th year of her age.‘ ,
Bsssu’rr—In Stamford, Nov. 23, J. L'Bassstt,
ngedii3 years.
A Place Wanted
FOR a colored young man, can do any kind
of work. Apply GAZETTE OFFICE.
Lost.
11 Saturday evc'ning, between the post of-
llce and tho Westport road, a slender ro-
man gold ladies, pin, set with four turquois
stones. The finder will please rerurn it to C.
W. Burritt, and receive it reWard.
lt-IS .
A Correction.
THERE is a report in circulation that Dr.
C. H.1iendall. Dcrrtist,_has lel't Norwnlk,
which is incorrect. He still continues his
business at his allies over Selleck’s Book
Store, where he would be glad to sec his
friends and patrons. “48
, , Notice.
Pursuant to an order of. the court of Pro-
hate for the District of N'orwalkahc sub-
scriber, being thereto specially authorized
by said Court, lrcrcby offers for sale so much
or the llcal Estate of Alfred Jackson, late of
Norwalk. in said District, deceased; as will
raise the’ the sum of 8,612 Sti-‘rOll dollars, wrth
incidental charges of sale.
Dated at Norwalk, November 19th. 1833.
SiLAS P. TUTTLE.
Notice.
Entered oh the Premises of E. K. Diver
One Day Pony about 1:5 hands high
white spot in forehead, Banged tail and mono
The owner can have the same by proving
property antlgayrrig expenses. If no owner
is lotrnd, sur pony will. he sold at Public
Auction.at the Public Sign Post, at South
Nerwalk, in said town ofNurwalk. on this lath
day or December, 1:583, nt 2 o’clock in the
afternoon to pay expect-es or keeping and
sale. DAViD DAYTON,
Constable of Norwalk.
Dated at South Norwalk the 19th day t-t '
November, [583. flitt'
. LAMBERT ACADEMY. i
in English and Blassioal School.
Pupils from adjoining towns may commute-
or board by the school week. Music. op-
tional by a competent teacher, F or refer-
ences, terms,etc.. address the principal,
film! .0. S. R. Lambert, Wilton. Conn.
‘ FOR SALE. _
NE two seated square box side bar wagon,
One light lumbcrbox wagon,
One second-hand square box wagon,
One onc.horse curt.
tt‘lfi A. LYON, Knight Street.
Tax Collector’s Sales
NOTICE is hereby given that the undersign-
ed, irndcrland by virtue of a certain tax
warrant, duly executed and signed by proper
' uthority and directed to the undersigned,com-
mending him to levy and collect of Charles
E.Scoticld,and other persons named in the
rate book on the list to said warrant annexed,
their several proportions of the sum total as
thereinlatntedmrud sum being a tax or assess-
ment agreed upon by the legal voters of the
Borough of Norwalk regularly and legally as.
sembled. to wit., on the 15th dny'o! onuuury,
A. D.,185:l,for the purpose of proyrdrngfor
the indebtedness of said Borough list of 1883,
levies upon and wrll sell at Public Auction at
the premises hereinafter described, on the
30th day or" January, 1884. at_ one o’clock,
p, m., so .much ol‘ the followmg described
real estate of Charles E. Scoilcld, situated in
said Borough of Norwalk. in the town of Nor-
walk, being one building lot on West Main
Street. bounded as follows :— Northerly by
land of George S. Gregory, east by West Main.
Street, south by land of Jamcs Ej. Wixon, and
west by Danbrrry s. Norwalk Railroad. as wrll
raisethe sum of Four Dollars, [84.00], that be-
ing the proportion of the said. Charles E. Sco
fle d. of the sum total in said list, together
. with all legal charges added.
ELBEKT CURTIS, Borough Collector.
3"gated at N orwalk, November 23d, 1853.
For Sale or to Rent.
A House and One Acre of Land, on Pros-
pect Hill.
May be had on rcasonable terms. Apply to
, ' E. W.STUAR ‘.
Norwslk, March 16th, 1881. ten
_ Steerage Passage as low as by any
F. W. MITCHELL. - - Manager
Opera. House,
Wednesday Ev’g, Nov. 28,-
, Twenty-first Annual Successful Season.
Blownrtlr’s -— Double -— Show,
GRAND ERNIUA
_ sup
llublm flan Comedy Company.
Positively_thc Largest and Most Complete
Entertainment of' this kind in existence.
5-«GREAT COMEDIANS.-u5
supported by a Strong Comedy Company.
' The Funniest oi’nll Comediaris,thc
IIfISI-I AND AMERICAN. .
Tounxsms.
Or arrlrrelr Amcricun‘s Adventures in Ire-
, land. A Tour through the Emerald Isle.
north. east, south and west.
A GrcntSpccrulty Company, and the most
Magnificent Scenery cver‘scen in this city-
Bcautrlul Livmg Allegorlcul Tableaux. A“
entire new show this season. and more in"
wrthorrt vulgarity, than anyshow on thcyoad.
Prices,35 and 50; Children 250.
Seats tn sale at I’lulstcd’s drug stores.
F. M. IQNAI’P, . ~ - - Manager
lfiusio Hall.
Thanksgmng Day Matinee and Evening.
The Latest New York Sensation, '
[INLY l WOMAN’S . HEART.
rrcscnted in Magnificent Style by a careful)
of selected company of acknowledged y
Metropolitan Artists.
Under the Management of
Mr. 0. R. GARDNER.
An American Idyl.
So beautiful and tender that it is an outgrowth
orrrselvcs,,nnd finds quick tranche e from
the lovrng hearts of
EVERY AMERICAN HOME.
A Drama Strong in its Moral and Teaéhings,
With it COMEDY ELEMENT Throughly neat
but Excruciatingly Funny,
Reserved Seats, 756.; Gen. Adm., 50c.
clhescrved Seats for saleat Hoyt’s and Spen-
c r s.
_ Congregation! Church.
Entertainment
su P‘BER,
Opera House, Norwalk,
Wednesday Even’g, Dec. 5,
Musical Selections
BY THE
mm BANJO CLUB,
After Which a .
Fan Dr111
will be given by Iii-young ladies in appropri-
ate costumes.
Thursday Efiiug, Dec. 6
Will be presented a laughable sketch entitled
My T own Newt.
Lydia, Twitte'rs’ wife, Miss M.Taylor
Cicely, bcr_nrcce. Miss Alice Fitch
Peggy, Twrttcrs’ servant. Mrs. A. L. Frisby
Turaxrcum Tivrtters, a village apothccary
_. . A. L. Frisby
’l rm llolus,1us assistant, Dr. C. W. Many
Tom Trap, a commercial traveler, II. P. Price
Farmer thntcnr, Prof. A Johnston
Scene. .
A Country Apothecary’s Shop Parlor.
W Admission 25 cents; Children under 12
years, 15 cents. Supper at and uftcrll o’clbck.
2twlt543
1884:.
Harper’s Magazine.
ILLUSTRATED.
Harper’s Magazine begins its sixty-eighth
volume with the December Number. ltis
the most popular illustrated periodical in
America and England, always frilly abreast
of the times in its treatment of subjects of
current social and industrial interest, and
always advancing its Standard of literary,
artistic and mechanical excellence. Among
its nttrzrctionsfor 1884 are: a new scrinl novel
by WILLIAM BLACK, illustrated by Annex; a
new novel by E.1’. ROE, illustrated by Gm-
SON and DIELMAN ; descriptive illustrated
papers by GEORGE H. Bouorrrorn FRANK D.
MrLLaT, C. If. FARNHAM and others; import-
ant historical and biographical pupcrs; short
stories by W. D. Howanm, CHARLES ltranrm,
a C.
rural—'3 PERIODICALS.
'Per Year :
HARPER’S MAGAZINE, - . - $4 00
HARPER’S WEEKLY, - - - - i 00
murmurs BAZAB, - ‘ . - .i 00
mama’s YOUNG PEOPLE, I - 1 50
HARPER’S FRANKLIN SQUARE LI—
' BRADY, one year (52 Numbers,) 10 00
Postage Free to all subscribers in the United
States or Canada.
The volumes of the illagazinc begin With
the Numbers for June and December of each
vearr. When no .time is specified, it will be
understood that the subscriber wishes to bc-
gin with the current Number.
The last Eight Volumes of Harper's Immu-
zinc. in near cloth binding. will be sent by
mail, postpard, on receipt of $3 00 per volume.
Cloth Cases. for binding, 50 cents ench—-hy
marl, postpaid. '
Index to Harper’s illagagzlnc. Alphabetical,
Analytical. and Classified for Volumes] torso
inclusive, from June, 1650, to June,1880, one
vol., Svo, Cloth, 54 00:
Remittances should be made by Post-Office
Money Order or Draft, io avoid chance of loss;
Newspapers are not to copy [this advertiru-
ment wit toul Lexpress order of IIAru'nn A's
Buo'rnnus.
HARPER d; BROTHERS, N cw York.
GOLD WATCH FREE !
The Publishers of the Capital City Home
Guest, the well-known Illustrated Litcrny and
Family Magazine. make the following liberal
oflerfor the Holidays : The person telling us
the longest verse in the Bible‘ before Decem- ‘
her 15th. will receive a Solid Gold Lady’s
Hunting Case Swiss ll"alch., worth $35.00. if
there be more than one correct answer. the
second will receive an elegant Stcm- li‘z‘nding
Gentleman’s Watch. The third a key-winding
English llfitch. Each person must send 25c.
with their answer for which they will receive
three month’s subscrfldiou to the Home Guest.
is 50 page Illustrated olida/y Book. a Case of
25 articles that the ladies wrll appreciate and.
paper containing the names of the Winners,
PU BS. HOME GUEST, HARTFORD, GUN N
Canine lining, ll' Repairing.
PAINTING aralumnc
. MADE A SPECIALTY.
ll. NELSON,
Having taken the old stand, No. 8 Man
shall St., South Norwulk, is prepared in
manufacture
BUGGIES, SlElEHS, WAGONS,
' ‘ ' kC., 6’40.
0r repair the same at short notice. in the best
possible manneranul at reasonable prices.
5——30
NURWALK FEED MILL.
Having crecmi :2 building adjoining
the machine shop annhn (‘lnrrerfE5q’
and put up a mill for grinding chd. I am
prepared to grind for all who may come.
I use steam power and do not have In
wait for rain to fall so that 1 may grind:
FRESH GROUND FEED & GRAIN
Of all kinds for sale by the bug or load at
lowest market rates for cash.
HARVEY» FITCH,
Ndrwslk, October m. 1883. ~ 40—10 St
ANCHOR LINE
United States Mall Steamers
SAILING WEEKLY FROM
. New York and Glasgow
CALLING AT (MOVILL E)’ LONDON BERRY
and regularly between .
New York and Liverpool.
VIA QUEENS'I‘OWN.-
CITY OF HOME, FURNESSIA,
navourn. armor-m,
orncassm, ANCIIORIA.
rioLrvm.
These steamers have each accommodations
for about 200 cabin passengers and 1,0J0 steer-
ngc; were built under special and govern-
mental inspection for the Atlantic passenger
trade;_are unsurpassed for strength, beauty
rind finish; are thoroughly ventilated, divided
into water and arr-tight compartmentsmnd
are fitted up in every respect with all the re-
ccnt rmprovcments that long practical exper-
rcnce and careful observation could suggest.
to ensure the comfort,corrvcuiencc and safety
of passengers.
other first
class Linc.
“DRAF'I‘S issued at ldwes‘t. current
rates, payable, free of charge, at banks
throughout ircland, England and Scotland.
Books of information, Tours in Scotlan
cabin plans, etc., furnished on application
A. H. Byington & Sons,
Agents
ELEGANT HOLIDAY oil-T.-
a.
Hardware, Iron‘and Steel, Carriage Makers’
Reduction.
. 2 Reduction.
Reduction.
The Union Manufacturing
Co. haVe resolved to close
out the balance of Cassimeres,
Overcoatiugs and Cloakings,
of which I am the exclusive
agent, at a great sacrifice.
So 10-day,- l' shall commence
the sale. Prices from 508.
to $1.00 per yard less than
they have been selling by
the case. '
“EDWABD'STBEET,
Uni-Price Gail Ilri Goulst‘tore
No. 5 Gazette Building
Shield 81 Hoyt
ARE OFFERING
Special Bargains
‘8'
.PRIN'I'S.’
500 its. Good Quality 31in.
500 .. at 4“
500 hat 5 “
We will offer this week
a Special Job in Ladies’
Dolmans, also Misses’ and
Children’sCloaks and Have!
locks. One Bale more of
‘Best Heavy Sheeting at
7 cts.
at "Prices that will astonish.
New Lot of Carpets
Call early and secure bar-
gains at
SOOI’IELD 86 "HOYT’S,
No. 3 Gazette Building.
29 1y
Burrs,snnnssnunnss
' ill deflated Styles llllll in Stock, at
FANOHERs.
Ladies’ Extra FineHand-Madc French Kid Button, in all widths,
equal to any made for Comfort, Style and Durability. . ~
Men’s FineHand and Machine Sewed Shoes, in great variety, in-
cluding Cloth Tops, Kid Tops, Narrow Tees, old Wide Tees.
Men’s and. Boys’ Heavy Boots‘that are hard to beat. We can sell
you a good Stbga oot for $2.00'. - .
Rubber Boots, Arctics and Wool Lined Goods of every descrip-
tion. .
A Full Line of Cheap Shoes.
TRUNKS, sarcasm, LEATHER. AND FINDINGS.
EUGENE FANOHER,
1'7 Maui Street, Norwalk.
Sign of the Golden Boot. '
2win2wo 8— 38
THE REASIoN WHY
Pomeroy Sells More
PIANOSE‘OHGANS
Than any other house in the State is because he knows what good instruments
are and sells only first-class reliable ones, which are sure to please and bring oth-
er costumers. Over Two hundred of the leading citizans of Norwalk have pat-
ronized this house and are daily recommending their friends to purchase there.
No worthless trash will be sold by us.
No “Stencil Pianos.”
All instruments
fully warranted for five years and highest satisfaction’guaranteed. A Fine new
Stock now arrrvmg for the rush we are surefltqhave for the holidays. Instru-
ments of all kinds sold on easy payments, from $1 per week upward. None so
poor but they can have “music at home tllese\long winter evenings," if they
will only call on us and he made happy.
“.LCEIHIEIVOOISDIAI
Also a fine new stock of Violins, Guitars, Banjos, Accordeons, Flutes, Fifes,
Drums, the best Strmgs. All the latest and best Sheet Music, and Music Books.
Elegant Stools. Music Stands and Cabinets for Holiday Tradfl ,Oill early and
i select. All are invited. No trouble to show ‘the goods. -
A FINE ASSOBTMENT OF EXCELLENT .
Second-Hand. Pianos and
Organs always on hand.
Including Weber’s, Chickering’s, Steinway’s, &c., Prices from $50 upwards.
S. '1'. POMEROY.
20 Wall Street, Norwélk. Conn
I Buck-T110111 Salli. Steel Bartel Fencing.
For the sale of which we are the authorized. agents.
It is the strongest, most economical and effective barbed fence in
use, haying none of the objectionable features of the ordinary four
prong barbed wire.
We also call attention to our large stock of
and Builders”
Supplies, Agricultural Implements,'Paints, Oils,
Glass, Fertilizers, etc, etc,
Doors, Sashes
. and Blilids' a Specialty
.W. H. Smith $.00”
15' and 17 Water St.-,
N orwalk, Conn.
O
38 1y
Kill
' Have an immense assortmnet of.
MEN’S,
’ YOUTHST‘
BOYS’. _
ll ‘ . ‘
Which they are selling at '
BOTTOM- PRICES. f
Children’s Overcoats, $1.50 to $1200
Boys’ . “ 2.00 ,“ 15.00
Men’s f “ . 2.75 “ 25.00
03.11 and examine these Goods and
Prices and be oOnvineed that we
mean business. '
0111' stock or Business (Suits
__ _.1N_;__._
I-i
STYLE,
MAKE
- , PRICES .
Is UNRIVALED.
» iills'lril uni,
,.
Insurance Buildin
South Nerwalk.
45 Main Street, ‘
Norwalk,
1
ant ..
Norwalk Chronicler