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Tuesday Dec. 18, 1888.
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—-Buttercups at Msad's.
~Slsds at 99 cent store.
—Toys at L. J. Curtis’.
-—Hatr brushes at Vogel’s.
—Silk Muffins at Comstock Bros’.
—Holiday slippers at A. H. Hoyt's.
~Elcgant silk ties at E R Sherwood's.
——Millinery at cost at Misses St. Jons'.
”Driving Gloves at Scofielrl & Hoyt's.
L—DcKIyn‘s candy made fresh every
day.
—-Watercd Silk Papeteriea at GAZETTE
ofilca.
—-Go to J. F. Bennett's for holiday
goods.
~I’erfunicry and snaps at J. G. Gregory
& Co’s.
——Bargains in silk hank
B. Smith‘s.
—-P'ure candies for the, holidays at
Plaisted’s drug store.
Mr. Edwin R. Sherwood advertises a
great mark down sale of clothing; also
specialties in holiday goods.
—-Ladicl slippers at Eugene Fancher’s.
It was rummored in town, Sunday,
that the Saugatuck button works had
been destroyed by fire, which was untrue.
-—A new lot of Jewelry just received
for the Holidays at Scoficld & Hcvt’s.
The new superintendent of the. Dan-
bury and Norwalk road is only thirty but
has been railroading ever since he was
fifteen. ‘
-—-Plush Frames, at 99 cent store.
Arthur W. French, of the Bridgeport
Morning News, is the author of a summer
romance waltz song, bearing the title,
“High Rock Grove."
——.3ilk Socks at Comatock Bros’.
The annual meeting of the stockholders
of the Central National bank for the elec-
tion of directors for the ensuing year, is
announced for January 8-h. .
—Csndies for the Holidays at Mead’s.
The comet, like the sheep of little Bo
Peep, has apparently left its tail behind
it. A small telescope will enable one to
see the tail. however, but using the eye
alone it does not appear.
——Fancy slippers-at Eugene Fancher’a.
At a meeting of the directors of the
Naugatuck Railroad company held Fri-
day evening, Hon. William D. Bishop of
Bridgeport, was chosen president to fill
the vacancy caused by the death of Rev,
E. Ferris Bishop.
—stle and pocket cutlery at L. J.
Curtis’.
New York Sun: The republicans evi-
dently believe in Chicago luek. They
nominated Lincoln there in 1860, Grant
in 1868, Garfield in 1880. As for the
democrats, they never have had any luck
anywhere up to the present writing.
——Holiday goods at E. R. Sherwood’s.
A convention of civil engineers and
surveyors will be held in Bridgeport
during the month of January, for the'
purpose of forming an eneineers‘ associa-
tion. It is expected that every engineer
and surveyor in the state will be present.
—Embroidered slippers at A. H. Hoyt’s
Mrs. Theodore Smith of this place sent
a large basket of toys, clothing. etc., for
the children in St. Mary’s hospital on
West 84th street, New York. As Christ
mas morn dawns those children will be
apt to remember the kind giver with many
happy thoughts.
—ancy stationery in plush and fancy
boxes at J. G. Gregory & Co‘s.
Anybody whb watches the southwest-
crn sky just after sunset will see a brl l-
liaut star gleaming in the twilight very
near the point of the horizon where the
sun disappears. It is the planet Venus,
'and this is her first evening appearance
before the public since she made her
famous transit across the sun a year ago.
Godeya Lady's Book and the SATURDAY
Gasser: for $2 50 per annum.
“Confusion" at Music Hall Monday
evening proceed in an orderly manner
until the first part of the second act, when
the alarm for the fire at Brown’s hat shop
was given. Then all was confusion in—
deed. The major part of the audience
left the hall and the play concluded to a
small audience. The actors were all good,
the play excellent and the interruption
unfortunate. ‘
—-Slippers for large and small at Eu-
gene Fancher’s.
The New York, New Haven and
Hartford Railroad company filed the
following report with the railroad com-
missioners of New York, Saturday. Capi-
tal, 315 500,000, all paid in; funded debt,
$2,000,000; unfunded, $566.52! 08 5 in-
terest paid on funded debt, 4 per cent;
earnings. $0,729.87441 ; expenses, includ-
ing dividends of 10 per cent. per annum,
$6,696.186 15 ; surplus, $38,188 26. '
-—,Sllk handkerchiefs and mufilers at
E.R Sherwood’s. ‘
The weather of Saturday, cold and
bright, followed by a snow storm on
Sunday, are just the elements to enliven
the Christmas trade. The stores are
already filled with people, many of whom
have made their holiday pnrchasss, and
many of whom are still puzzled about
what they shall buy; This will be a
great week with those who have things to
sell as well as those who will make pur
chases.
—Christmss cards at Misses St. Johns’.
We mentioned not long since that the
late Charles Mallett, of Bridgeport, held
a policy in the old Mutual Life Insurance
company of New York, of $5,000, which
had been increased by dividends until it
reached $13,190, a gain of $8,000 over
the amount paid in. We notice one still
better among the claims paid by the same
company last week, where a policy he
longing to the late William A. Wood-
ward, of New York, of $5,000 was paid
and amounted to $14908 Can any other
company show results like these .9
—-Special bargains in perfumeries and
handkerchiefs at J. F. Bennett’s.
The rooms of the New York Flower
Mission, 289 Fourth avenue, rear, will be
open Tuesday and Wednesday Dec. 18,
and 19, for the reception of Christmas
contr butions for the sick poor in tene-
ment houses and hospitals. Mottoes,
banners, evergreen roping, stars, wreaths
and crosses for hospital decoration, are
especially requested. Also beef extract,
jellies, fruit, toys and any delicacies
suitedlto sufferers who have not the means
for procuring ordinary comforts and the
necessaries of life. Packages should be
clearly marked with the address of the
sender written on the outside of the
bundle. Packages of twenty pounds
weight will be carried free by Adams
Express. E- E. Russel, Sec. r
—-Silk handkerchiefs for 20, 25. 40, 50,
75c and $1.00, 31 25 at Ferd. B. Smith's.
——Andrew lulleck, at his 'etors on
Wall street, displays the finest line of
holiday goods ,in town. It is indeed a
treat to look through his store, crowded
as the shelves are with so many things
.suitablc for Christmas presents for both
young and old. His fringed books,a
new departure, are the handsomcst ever
seen here. He has an elegant bound copy
of Poe’s “Raven” that would make an
acceptable present to any member of a
family, His Chatterboxes, which will
delight the little than, are sold for fifty
mat», a price within‘the reach of every-
body. Besides a large collection of
Christmas cards and novelties, he has a
new lot of paper weights in the shape of
oranges, apples, pears, etc., which would
make a useful as well as ornamental pres-
for a gentleman. When looking for holi-
day prcsenta do not forget to call on Mr.
Selleck.
dcrchisfs at Ford
‘ . —-Wool-lined sheoes for old ladies at
~Rubher boots at A. H. Hoyt's.
—Silk umbrellas at E. R. Sherwood‘s,
—Holiduy goods at M sees St. Johns’.
—-Go to Ferd. B. Smith’s for your silk
handserchiefa.
—Fancy stationery in plush boxes at
the GAZETTE office.
-—Jewm, perfumery, and dressing cases
at J. G. Gregory & Co‘s.
Faucber has an interesting advertise-
ment in another column.
There has been a great rush of holiday
shoppers to New York during the past
week.
Mr. Sackett, the successor of Professor
Johnston, is meeting with well deserved
success in the management of his schOol. l
The annual communication of St.John’s I
Lodge, No 6, F. and, A. M., for the
election of ofiicers, will be held Thursday
evening.
Judge Tourgee says the word “dude” i
was not invented ; it came to us by inspi- l
ration. It meens an American who de-
sires to be somethihg else. ‘
-—-Oomstock Bros'. have just receivéd
an elegant line of Scarfs.
The Misses St. John are displaying a =
large and choice assortment of holiday I
goods, and ofier unprecedented bargains '
in uiillinery at their store on Main street.
—F0ley’s G)ld Pens arid Pencils at.
Austin’s Jewelry store. .
The members of the ,Phalanx club held
a meeting, last evening, to perfect ar-
rangements for their annual ball at the
Opera House, On the evening of the 27th.
~Sleds and skates at L. J. Curtis’.
Mr. J. J. Canfi eld, manager of Pome-
roy's muiic store, has issued a neat folder
containing, besides the advertisements of
prominent business firms, the words of ‘
sewral popular songs.
--Perfume extracts at Vogel’s.
Accidents from the use of inferior
burning oils are still of daily occurrence,
notwithstanding the repeated warnings to
consumers, .yet a perfect guarantee
against them is found in Pratt’s Astral
Oil. -
—Walnut Caramels at Mead's.
F. A. Gunther, the South Norwalk
furrier, is as busy as a bee making seal
sacques,circulars. gloves, hats, etc. If
you want anything in his line give him a
call and he will fit you out at the lowest
possible price.
——Est DxKlyn’s New England Bread.
The West Stratford Dramatic associa-
tion gave a very good amateur perform
ance at Music Hall. Saturday evening. to '
a small house. The banjo playing of
Messrs. Burritt and May is worthy of
especial mention. ' .
——Sllk Umbrellas cheap at Scofield
Hoyt’s.
On account of injury to the draw-sgnal
apparatus at Westport, caused by the
smash up of a freight train there Thurs-
day afternoon, welt bound passenger
trains are stopping before crossing the
bridge, as they used to.
—For anything in the Jewelry line go
to A. W. Austin’s Jewelry store. I
On a wager of 320, Thursday night,
Edward Cody of New London opened 100
oysters in four minutes, beating his record
by twenty nine seconds. Norwalk, we
believe, has some rapid oyster-openers.
Let’s have their records. -
—-Ladiea' Finger Rings, Earrings and
solid Gold Bangles in great variety at
Spencer’s.
—Go to Jackson‘s if you want the best
selection of presents. He has the finest
stock of Watches, Clocks. Bangles, Rings,
Chains, Sleeve Buttons, Gent’s Scarf'Pins,
Lockets and Plated were of every des-
cription atlths lowest prices.
—Ladies? work baskets at L. J. Curtis‘.
A series of decorative panels repre-
senting the principal characters she has
persouated on the stage, has just been
completed for Mrs. Raymond, (Annie
Louise Cary) by Mr Edward Blashfield,
a young New York artist.
Eugene Fancher’s,
The sudden change of weather fur-
nished a topic of conversation, Saturday.
The‘ several weeks of remarkably fine
and spring-like weather which terminated
on that day was quite a novelty, such
weather at this season of the year being a
scarce article.
The state is overrun with tramps, and
the people are calling for a vigorous en~
forccment of the law recently passed by
the Legislature empowering constables to
arrest all persons unable to give a proper
account of themselves, and making the
penalty for vsgraacy a term in state
prison.
——Christmas cards at Yogel’s.
The wife of Mr. :Selleck Youngs died
at the family residence on Academy
street, Saturday, in the sixty-fourth year
of her age, the cause of her death being
a tumor from which she had sufiered for
a great length of time. The funeral will
be attended from the Methodist church.
on Wednesday afternoon.
--Decorated dinner and tea sets at L.
J. Curtie’.
Two of the heaviest and most recently
built engines of the Consolidated railroad
have been discontinued and are for sale.
The strain on the curves of the road is too
great for safety. It has been suggested
by some of the stockholders that the
curves be straightened as far as possible
in order to admit them to be used in
freighling. '
-Hand painted Christmas cards
GAzn'rrn ofice.
On Thursday evening last, the mem-
bers of St. John's Lodge, F. and A. M.,
worked the second degree, after wh-ch
Brother E. M. Merritt was ealled up, and
sea token cf good will and thanks for
the many favors done the brethren as
caterer to hours of refreshments, was
presented with a lamb-skin, or master,
mason’s apron, beautifully decorated with
masonic emblems of gilt.
—Holiday slippers at A. H. Hoyt’s.
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We desire to call attention to the adver-
tisement of Messrs. Smith & Hubbard.
which appears in another column. This
firm has most complete facilities for the
prompt and effective prosecution of all
business relating to patents. Their con-
nection with Foster do Freeman, the well .
known attorneys of Washington, D. 0.,
secures to every inventor the advantage of
direct representation at the Patent office,
besides the benefit of the ripe experience
of Mr. Freeman, who for ten years was
principal examiner in the United States
by Messrs. Smith d5 Hubbard are second
to none in skill and experience, and all
work is under the personal supervision of
members of the firm.
——Ladies‘ Work Baskets, at 99 cent
store. -
The Danbury News has the following
concerning two animals well remembered
here : ”Edwin Mallory for many years
was engaged as purser on board the
steamer Creole, then running between
New York and Aspinwall. Previous to
his removing from Norwalk he brought a
pair of Mexican mustang ponies from
Aspinwall to his home in Norwalk, for
the use of his children. At the time of
his moving to Corpus Christi the ponies .
came into the possession of Mrs. 'R. A.
Stephenson. . This was shunt thirteen
years ago. Since that time they have
been accustomed tobe seen on our streets
and have attracted much attention. This
breed of horses is very' rare, and the op-
portunity of purchaslng at any price is
seldom bad. They have recently passed
into the hands of J. Howard King of
Ridgefield, for the use of his children and
Patent office. The draughtsmen emplond . .
«Fancy soups at Vogcl’s.
~Dccolntr-d wart-ht L._ J. Curtis’.
——Eulhroitlcttd slippers at. Eugene Fan-
chef’s.
--llegant Perfumery at Plaistcd’s Drug
store.
~Pa poterics in sstorled colorsat Gr.-
zn'rrn office.
——Silk Embroidered Suspenders at 35
cents, at Comatock Bros’.
—Silk Hats, Opera Hats. Caps, Skating l
Hoods and soft Hats at Harry Rider's.
Capt. Enos Kellogg has almost com-
pleted his new house at the bend of Bel-
dcn avenue. , -
-—-Largest assortment of Christmas cards
at Gazn'r'rn office.
The approach of Christmas is becoming
daily more apparent at the post ofiice in
the shape of a large increase of mail mat-
ter. .
— Silver Plated goodscheap at Scofield
& Hoyt‘s.
S. E. Olmstead is fitting up the part of
the. old Mott House, which was moved to
South Union avenue, into a sort of ama-
teur palace. .
——A good Stiff Hat for $2, worth $2 50
at Harry Rider‘s.
Au entertainment under the auspices
of thef‘Young Ladies League," will be
given at the First Baptist church, next
Wednesday. '
—Dolls of every description 'at 99 cent
store.
The annual election of the chief engi-
neer of the fire department and assistants
will occur .at the Pioneer rooms next
Thursday evenning.
——A fine assortment Silver Plated ware
at A. W. Au tin’s Jewelry store.
An exchange says thirty-two telegraph
poles mark the. distance of a mile. so the
traveler can tell how fast the train is trav-
elling, if he has a watch.
-Silk Umbrellas from $2 50 to $8.50,
at Comstock Bros’.
A new telephone directory for Conncc.
tieut has just been publised. Accofilins
to it there are thirty-six central offices in
the state and 5,281 subscribers.
——Big job in Perfumes at Seofield &
Hoyt'l.
The annual meeting of the stockholders
0f the Fairfield County National Bank,
for the election of eight directors. will be
held at their banking house Tuesday, Jan-
uary 8.
—Fine Stationery at Plaisted’s Drug
store.
T. Dwight Merwin, Senator Hawley’a
old clerk on the civil service committee,
was in town yesterday. Mr. Merwin was
a class mate of Mr. Charles P. Woodbury
at college. ._
l—Candies of every description for the
Holidays at DeKlyu‘s. ‘
Professor Johnston and family expect
to leave for Princeton between Christmas
and New Years. Miss Helen M Stevens
will occupy the upper part of the house
vacated by them.
'—Fisk, Clark & Flagg’s Coaching
Gloves at Comstnck Bros‘. . '
Among the Stamford real estate trans-
fers recorded in the Herald is the follow-
ing : Fairficld Countv National bank,
of Norwalk to Owen Daly, Willisville,
ht 50x100 fer-t, $900.
—Sporge Taffy at Mead‘a.
A dividend of $5 on each share of stock
of the New York. New Haven and Hart-
ford road has been declared payable on
and after J anuarv 9d. The annual meet-
ing occurs at New Haven at 11 a. m.,
January 9th.
—Gold and Silver Watches at low
prices at Spencer’s.
T H. Foster has sold his cottage on
Bell I<land to G S Benedict of Stamford
for $1.290. Mr. Foster will build a new
one for himself in the spring. Bell Island
is becoming more 'popular every day.—
Danbury Republican.
—Fancy colognes at Vogel’s.
Several bars of a freight train were de
railed Thursday on the Consolidated road.
near the Westport drawbridge. There
was some delay to travel but the damage
otherwise was slight. The accident was
caused by‘a broken axle.
——Cut Glass Bottles at Plaisted's.
The Fairfield County clerical associa-
.tion (Episcopal) met at Christ church
Slratforii, Tuesday. The following offi-
cers were elected: President, Rev. John
R. Williams. of Westport; se'cretary,Rev.
Louis French ; treasurer, Rev. Samuel H.
Hall. ,
-—Ladies‘ and Gents Gold watches at
Austin’s Jewelry store.
The committee constituted by Phoenix
Engine company to inquire into the ex-
pense bf entirely refurnishing the rooms
of the company, made a report on Tues.
day evening and estimated the entire cost
at $350. The report was accepted and
work will commence at once.
~—-An elegant line of Silk Handker—
chiefs at Comstock Bros'.
The holders of the old stamps take
notice. The postmaster-general has sent
a circular letter to po‘stmasters, directing
them, in consequence of the recent change
in letter postage, to receive three and six
cent stamps and stamped envelopes in ex-
change for others of different denomina-
tions.
—Molasses Taffy at Mea’d’s.
Postal oficials say that the foreign
mails nowadays are burdened with hun-
dreds of thousands of dollars from this
country to Europe as Christmas presents.
It is said that two-thirds of the amount
comes from the servant girls who are
proud to remember "the old folks a
home.”
——China and glass ware at L J. Curtis’,
Company F, Lockwood rifies will give a
complimentary sociable at their armory in
Lockwood’s Hall next Wednesday even.
ing at eight o’clock. If this entertainment
is on a par with former sociables of this
company (and we are sure it . will he) an
enjoyable and happy time may be ex
pected.
——Rnhher boots and shoes of all'kinds
at Eugene Fancher's.
Several ladies have of late complained
of being chased on the borough streets at
night when alone, by some man. The
fellow is described as middle aged and
having black side whiskers. He invaria-
bly haunts some dark side street and in
ease a lady appears thereon he walks rap-
idly up behind her. In no case as yet has
he offered violence, but several ladies
have experienced severe frights from his
actiom. He should be looked after.
_Plush odor and toilets cases at Plais-
te‘d’s drug store.
The remains of Mr Thomas Warner,
jr.. who died in Springfield, Mass, last
Saturday morning, were brought to Nor-
walk for interment in Union cemetery,
last Tuesday, accompanied by a delega-
tion of Springfield Odd Fellows. Mr.
Warner was one of the founders of Odd
Fellowship in Norwalk, and bad advanced
to a high degree in the order. He was
buried by the lodge of Odd Fellows‘ here,
of which he was a member. The funeral
.
' in Springfield was very largely attended.
The floral offerings were many, including
three fine designs from the Knights Tem-
plar, the Agawam encampment and the
Hamdcn lodge of Odd Fellows. Rev.
John C. Brooks read the Episcopal burial
service, and a hymn, the singing of the
latter being dispensed with on account of
the illness of Mrs. Warner. She has been
in feeble health for some timcand her
constant attentions at her husband's bed-
side Lronght on a nervous prostration
which has been aggravated by pyemia.
Her condition is pronounced very critical
and her recovery is hardly expected.
—Plush boxes of fancy stationery at
will receive the best of care. Their ages
are no: known.” '
the Gamma oflce.
NORWALK GAZETTE, TUESDAY DECEMBER 18':
The Telephone Service.
With the incoming of the “new
administration" It! the telephone office
numerous improvrments are being made
whicn can but result in permanent and
masked good to the serv ce. During the
past Wctk a new switchboard has been
ptlt in, of the late-u. make and with
double the capacity of the,old one. It will
accommodalc_400 subscribers and will
be the means of preventing the confusion
which has hitherto existed. Miss Murray
has resumed her old position, which fact.
will be pleasing to all subscribers, who
have had many occasions to thank her
for her courteous and patient services.
One change that will meet with uni-
Vtrsul approval, is the keeping open of
the office at all hours, Sundays as well as
Week days. A person may now telephone
on Sunday at any time of day. ln all
txchangcs where there are over 100
subscribers. the company has always
required the office to be kept open
continuously, and the past practice of
closing on Sundays was done without
their knowledge. Mr. Cos, the new
manager, will see that calls on Sunday
are answered with prcmptncss.
ter gentleman is but-y at work perfecting
the service, and will as time permits
make a personal inspection of each in-
strument in use. By so doing he hopes
to obviate the trouble which has often
arisen from imperfect‘iustrumcnts. Un
der the new arrangement it is unneces-
sary when called, to ringin answer. The
subscriber shculd simply take his instru-
ment from the hook and speak, the
ringing of the bell when the circuit is
open causing an unpleasant sensation at
the other end of the line. Ere long Mr.
Coc expects to have the entire line in
first class running order and giving ex-
cellent satisfaction to all its patrons.
._..._———-—00
17th Regiment Getty-hug Memorial.
The committee appOluttd at the last
annual reuniOn of the 17th Cénn. Vols.
to arraugc for the erection of a memorial
tablet, to mark the spot upon which they
fought, _on the first day of that great
battle, met at Bridgeport, on Saturday
the 8th inst. All but three of the
committee were present. Design! Were
submitted and bids offered by dealers
in granite and white metal, and the
committee finally decided upon a sur-
Cophagus, of Nlantic granite, and gave the
contract to W. H. Curtis of Stratford,
who was a member of the regiment. The
memorial will be eight feet in width, four
feet and eight inches in depth, and seven
fort and three inches in height, and will
weigh twelve tons. It will'havc polished '
panels on either side, and there will be a
suitable inscription, together with the
names of those who fell during the battle
of July 1st,.2ud and 3d, 1808.
Liberal subscriptions are coming in
from some of the members and friends of
the regiment, while in some towns very .
little, if anything has been subscribed.
It is hoped that Norwalk will soon make
a move in this matter. There were two
companies in this regiment from our
town, and Lieut. Col. Fowler, who was
in command of the regiment, and who
was one of-the first to fall, claimed Nor-
wnlk as his borne, having been a resident
for many years.
A committee was appointed to confer
with a committee from the 14th Conn.
Vols. to arrange for a joint excursion,
and it is expected that rates can be as
cured, which will enable all of the sur
vrving members to attend the ceremonies.
It is expected that many citizens will
avail themselves of this opportunity to
Visit the field wherecn was fought the
greatest battle of the late war.
More Rallroadlng.
J. W. Pond of New H..vcn has been in
town the past few days serving the re-
quired notices to property owners affected
by the alteration of the layout of the
Hartford and Harlem road. The route
through this town has not been materially
changed, and is substantially the same as
published in the Tues‘day Gazette last
spring. The notices combine a petition
to the railroad commissioners for the ac-'
ceplaucc of the lay out and the latter have
designated Friday December 98th, at the
ofilce of John S. Seymourin this place,
and Saturday, December 29th at the town
hall in Stamford, for the closing hearings
on the layout between Fairfleld and the
New York line, as adopted by :the direc-
tors at their meeting last‘ week. Presi-
dent Francklyn says the ,road will be
pushed on to construction as early as
possible.
LATEST STATE NEWS.
Waterbury has a Chinese Sunday
school.
The whole number of students at Yale
is 1092. ‘
Dsndelions are‘ in blossom around
Bethe].
Work will begin on the Thames river
bridge inside of two months.
Nobody except the jury who convicted
him seems to think Frank Reed guilty of
a Hartford burglary.
There is an apple tree in Cheshire four
feet in diameter, which family tradition
makes 186 years old.
Charles C. Moore, the defaulting Litch-
field town clerk has had his name stricken
from the roll of attorneys.
In the New Haven city court, Friday,
Judge Deming rendered a decision in
favor of the Salvation Army;
Two factory owners at New Hartford.
' have been fined for employing :sighteen
children less than fourteen years old.
Miner A. Wilcox, of Old Ssybrook,
quarreled with his girl, shot himself
through one lung, and will probably dis.
Bridgeport has the contract for half
the supply of metallic label cases and
rlnted wooden tags for_,tlitI postoflcep
department.
Edward Cambridge, a married Plain-
ville negro, is on trial at Hartford for
rape upon Lucy Vickers of FarmingtOn,’
last summer.
A canvass of the New Haven fac-
tories shows business to be generally on
the increase in that city, with encourag-
ing prospects for the new year.
Manager Greening, of the Atlantic and
Pacific Tea company, in Bridgeport, was
assaulted and robbed of s satchel contain-
ing .40. early Friday evening.
,Miss Arabella King was thrown from
a wagon in Sufiield, while going to get
some flowers for her wedding set for that
evening. A broken collar did not prevent
her marriage.
Thursday afternoon a brakcman at the
New Haven depot, by the light cfamatch
with which he was lighting his pipe,
discovered in a freight car a package
containing 85,400 in bonds, the stolen
property of C. C. Davis of Walpole.
the Connecticut Valley Hardware cum-
pany, at Chester is' missing. He
went to New York, December 9. to take
orders for the company. On Saturday,
a week ago, he was seen for the last time
in the Cosmopolitan hotel. The disap-
, pearsnce is unaccountable.
M
——A large assortment of New Year
calling cards at Gaza-rm office. '
A seizure of liquors at Plainville,
Monday afternoon, is said to be one of
the heaviest ever made in the state. Six
saloons were visited and the value of
liquor secured was between $2,000 and
$3,000,
——Latnps and chandeliers at L. J. Cur-
tls’.
A Pottstown, Pa., doctor was summon
ed by a woman to extract two false teeth
which had lodged in her throat, She was
so nervous the operation could not be per-
days, when opening a drawer she found
the missing teeth safe inside. It was all
l imagination.
The lat .
Eugene B. Higgins, bookkeeper for,
formed, and she suffered terribly for two ‘
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Fairfield County News.
WILTON. " ‘
The Rev. Mr. Thuupson and family,
sailed for Valpmon -, on Monday after.
noon. A number of his parishoners went
down to New York to see him off.
The Rev. Mr. Broadwell preached for
the first time since hlll Illness on Sunday
morning. The Rev. Mr. Coley. of West-
p to. kindly assisted him with the service. ‘
Work will be commencedon Curisl-
mas decoratious for S. M tthewfs, Wed-
neaday of this week. Those desiring to
assist are cardially invited to do so. 0. e
or two loads of greens have already been
brought. All interested in arranging and
planning for the children’s Christmas eve
eel-brarum are desired to meet at the
rectory Tuesday evening.
Muss Minnie Jones, youngest daughter
of Mr Charles Jones, of Brooklyn, was
married to Frederick Middlebrook, for-
merly of Wilton, on Tuesday evening.
The marriage took place at her father's
house and was followed by a reception.
.Many Wilton people, relatives and friends
of the bride and groom, were present.
The gifts were costly and elegant. Imme-
diately after the reception the newly wed-
ded pair left for Washington, where they
intend to remain ashort time. ‘
RIDGEFIELD.
Mrs. Ebenezer Hoyt is very sick. She
is not expected to recover.
The dancing class has issued invitations
for a social hop, December 26th, at
(union’s Hall. .
- D. Smith Sholes was elected president
of the Library corporation. The library
new numbers 1,849 volumes.
A. N. Thomas, formerly conductor on
the Branch, has removed to Danbury to
engage in the boot and phoc business
Ridgeficld is sorry to lose him.
Jacob Dauchy, aged 84 years, 8 months
and 2 days, died Monday night. He was
one of our oldest citizens, very much
respected, but for many years closely
confined to his house by increasing infirm
ities.
Mrs. George Webb died suddenly Sun-
day morning. Her husband wss in the
room, but did not know of her death for
several minutes, it was so quiet. She was
sitting in her chair and died withouta
movement.
The decorators have nearly completed
their work in the M. E. church and have
made a beautiful job ofit. The frescoing
is rather brilliant for a church edifice,
but the Methodists have through a process
of evolution advanced from being the.
plainest to be the most showy of people.
Our secret societies have all had a turn
at vlsiting the past week. On Thursday
a delegation of the Sons of Temperance
visited the division in Silver Mine and
reported a good time. On Friday evening
of last week, Pilgrim Lodge, No. 46, I.
O 0 F.,_’took a pilgrimage to Norwalk,
and sojourned with Our Brothers Lodge
fora few hours. The visit was nrovo
cative of terms of pleasure from all
Their reception was most cordial and
their interest in the exemplification of the
work of the three degrees simply indes-
cribable. On Monday evening, Jerusalem
Lodge, No. 49, F. & A M , visited Union
Lodge of Danbury, and witnessed the
work of the third degree. The evening
was pleasant, encouraging and instructive,
and will be long remembered because of
the hearty reception given. A special
train for the return was alorded the
lodge by the kindness of Superintendent
Sandiforth.
BETHEL.
All of our Sunday schools arelprepar-
ing for Christmas.
The Shepaug passenger train now re}
mains here over night, as of yore.
Sunday school is now held in the Cath-
olic church every Sunday afternoon.
Mr. A. S. Lacey has had the “Eureka”
water put into his residence on Centre
street. '
Eureka Lodge, No. 83, F. and A. M ,
hold their annual election of ofiicers this
evening.
Gilbert Bros. are building an addition
to G. A. Hickok d7 Son’s hat factory, on
Chestnut street.’
The Grassy Plain school will give an
exhibition in Fisher's Hall, Friday even»
ing, the 21st'inst.
Some of the hat manufacturers of this
place are heavy losers by the failure of J.
Roland in New York.
Rev. Dr. Scudder preached a sermon
to ‘ Middle'age sinners” in the Methodist
church last Sunday evening.
The numerous improvements that Mrs.
Chapman has made .about her residence
on Centre street greatly improve the
looks.
Louis Olmeller, the harbor over Di<
mond’s hardware store, has added another
chair to his shop, and engaged a barber ,
from New York.
A party of twelve couples went from
here to Newtown. last Wednesday even-
ins, and. enjoyed a dance at the Central
house, in that place.
Most of the merchants about town have
a stock of holiday goods. A. W."1‘wl's
has a fine display, and his store is neatly
. trimmed with greens.
Agnew «I Donslds have opened a
carpenter shop for the purpose of making
hat cases and other jabbing, in the rear of
G M. Lyons' carriage factory.
The fire police force-the handsomest
police in the world or any other town—
‘is to ‘be reorganized, and will probably
give another annual ball soon. ‘
The printed orders of service for the
children’s exercises in St. Thomas’ Epis-
copal church on Christmas eve, indicate
an interesting and profitable event.
A roller skating rink is to be established
in Fisher’s Hall, and already our bonnie
lads and lassies are practicing the art of
sprawling with elegance and dignity.
On Sunday evening Mr. George S.
Foete and Mrs. Emily A. Ridge of Bethel,
were married at.thc residence of Mr. C.
S. Bertram. 25 Dow street, by Rev. C.
W. Park—New Haven Palladium.
WESTPOR r.
Mrs. Dr. Day is making a visit at her
home in New Haven. -
The upper or “old" bridge is being
partially rebuilt by builds: Quinlin.
The Aid society of Christ church will
meet to-morrow evening at Mrs. William
C. Staples'.
The Greens Farms Farmers’ club met
last evening with Mr. lbenezer Beers of
Greene Farms.
Mr. George W. Day of South Norwslk,
who died so suddenly last Thursday, was
an uncle of Dr. L. T. Day of this place.
The public schools will close for the
holiday vacation on the Friday preceding
Christmas, and reopen the day after New
Year’s.
Capt. George Hale killed four hogs
last Wednesday, whose aggregate weight
was one thousand six hundred and sixty-
five pounds. \
Work was commenced tying greens for
the Christmas decorations of Christ
church, on Wednesday evening at the
carriage shop.
Dr. Geo. B. Bouton and wife who re-
turned from Europe last week, started
Tuesday on a visit to friends in Newtown,
Waterbury and other points east.
The second sociable of the season was ‘
held in: Sturges Hall, on Tuesday even-
ing. It was well attendtd and was
thoroughly enjoyed by all present.
confined to the house for some days, was
sufficiently recovered to officials at the
, organ, on Sunday, at Christ church.
A public installation of the newly
elected officers of Temple Lodge, No. 65,
F. and A. M., and a Masonic ball in con-
, section with it, is being talked of.
Mr. Edward A. Nash, who has been ‘
Miss Addie Cusbman of New York,
who recently returned from a European
"in. is visiting her great-aunt. Mrs. Eliza-
beth Bob 11 on, on King street.
last Fr day, from Hett'ord, N. C. He
is 00 ng better than when he left. and
says that he much prelsrs that section to
this.
The sudden change in temperature,
Friday night, brought out hr-nry over.
coats, robes, fur gloves, «to, Saturday,
and made the hearts of the ice men re-
joice. '
One of Westport’e onion raiser: sent
two barrels of onions to New York and
received ten cents as the result of their
sale. He thinks there is more profit in
some otrer business.
The statement that Mr. Norman 5.
Kellogg has the contract for building the
new church is w tho t foundation. The
plans and specifications wlll not be ready
for three weeks at least.
Preparations are being made in all of
the churches for the Christmas festivities.
The Methodist society are to have their
Christmas festival, on Thursday after
Christmas; but the details are not fully
decided upon.
The young people of Memorial Pariah
are moving in the direction of an enter
taiument about New Year's, to be given
under the direction of Madame Jarlcy,~
whose "Wax Works” were so popular a
few years ago.
The Congregational society have paid
off the debt, painted the church and put.
a new roof on the Sunday school room,
during the past year. The next contem-
plated step is replacing the present seats
in the Sunday school room with chairs.
The concert given in National Hall,’
Tuesday evening, . under the auspices of
the Yrrung People's Social society of the
Congregational church, was well attended
and highly appreciated. The affair netted
a neatsum of money for the society.
Mr. John R. Palmer sailed Wednesday
afternoon on the steamer San Marcus;
Capt. Burroughs of Mallory’s Line for
Galveston, Texas. Mr. Palmer expects
to travel about the state and if he is
pleased will make it his future home.
He was an active political worker and
will be much missed by the Republican
party.
The initial steps were to have been
taken yesterday tripards settling the
question of the ownership of thtf upper
room of the East Saugatuck school house.
inaccurt of law. The Congregational
society claim that the ownership rests in
them, and the district have taken feicible
possession, and {are now using it for
school purposes.
At the annual communication of Tcm
plc Lodge, No. 65.. 1'. J5 A. M., held in
Masonic Hall, on Thursday evening, the
following officers Were elected for the
ensuing year: James A. Perry, W, M ;
John S. Jones, S. W. ; Andrew Walker,
J. W.;J. L. G. Cannon, Treas.; J. G.
Hyatt, Sec. ; If. R Snsgg, Tyler; W. L
Coley, O. 1. Allen and Geo. Thorpe trus-
tees.
Tuesday morning as John H. Hull was
sitting in his buggy in front of George
Wood's harness shop talking with a man
on the walk, his horse suddenly started.
Mr. Hull having but one rein, was unable
to control him, and as he turned the
corner at the hotel, Mr. Hull was thrown
out. The horse ran across the street
colliding with a wagon owned by Levi
Coley, which was standing in front of
Bradley 8.; Wheeler's store, and from
there ran under the sheds at the hotel
stables, where he stopped. Mr. Hull es-
caped comparatively unhurt and the other
damage was slight.
—Bu y your Christmaaardsga—t Gaz an:
o co before they are all gone.
Holiday" Goods!
Toys Of All Kinds.
SUCH AS
Tin, Wood and Iron, Doll Car-
riages, Rocking Horses, Ve-
locipedes and Wagons,
Booksand Building
Blocks, Tool _
Chests.
and everything to please the Old and Young.
~ I have a. Large Variety of
Decorated Cups, Saucers and
Plates, Pitchers and Mugs,
Decorated C h a m b e r
Sets, Tea and Diu-
ner Sets, Dec-
. orated and
Plain.
I have a Large Variety of
Work and Scrap Baskets.
all new Patterns
Silver Plated Goods, the, Best
Quality, Table and Pocket l
Cutlery.
Call and examine our Large Stock of
Hanging lamps and Chandeliers
AND
Holiday Goods
Before you buy, at
' L. J. Curtis’s,
MAIN STREET.
Don’t Wonder
WH ERE
Santa Elaus’ 'Headlluarlels
ARE 9
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A glance at the unusually large
took found at
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will convince you that I have the
BEST GOODS
from which to make suitable and
appropriate selections for
f
Holiday Presents. _
Mr M. B W ' Wheeler arrived home, '
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An Immense V aricty for the Holiday Trade, at
AN JHER’S.
Warm Wool Lined Shoes. for Winter wear
AND
Rubber Goods of every descriptio 11.
Fill Hall-Male Bulls and Sines 111 all with, 011 lllll
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Men’s Heavy Boots, - ~ — -
Men’s Calf Boots, _- - — - - —
Men’s Congress Shoes, - - - -
Ladies’ Button Shoes, - —
Carpet Slippers, with Solid Leather Soles, — -
25 Ms.
TRUNKS,SATCHELS, LEATHER AND FINDI
. EUGENE FANGHER,
17 Main Street, N orwalk
Sign of the Golden Boot.
2win2u'c— c3.
A.‘
Calls attention to his very complete stock of
BQBOTS AND . SHOES.
What will make a more acceptable
HOLIDAY GIFT
Than a nice pair of »
Bullet Bolts, Warm Atelier, or a pair ill French Kli Sllfllll?’
In fact there are many kinds of shoes ti ' ‘
rat Will make very nice PrI
none are more useful. . asents, and
Make friends happy and do the iver d A
and fine line of “ g, goo I ‘ largo
EEIoliday Slippers.
Those coming early will have the best chance for selection.
ROBBER BOOTS AND SHOES, ALASKAS AND AROTIOS.
Light, Heavy and Medium. All kinds. All styles.
Hand-Made Boots and Shoes.
Ladies’ M/isses’ and Children’s
WHITE KID SLIPPERS.
A FULL LINE OF
Cheap Shoes. Bottom Prices always.
A o ' H I i H o E T 9
Wall Street. Near Post 011109.
$2.00 and up
2.00 and up
1.00 and up
1.00 and up
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ELEGANT HOLIDAY am.
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THE REASON way; V .
' PomerOy Sells -More V
Plluosnmlltlus
Than any other house in the State is because he knows wha '
are and sells only first-class reliable ones, which are sure to glggszdarlrllisgxneo‘llt:
er customary. Over Two hundred of the leading citizens of Norwalk haveg at-
romzed this house and are daily recommending their friends to purchase thgre
No worthless trash Will be sold by us. No “Stencil Pianos.” All instrument;
frilly warranted for five years and highest satisfaction‘guarantced. A Fine new
Stock now arrivmg for the rush we are sure to have for the holidays Instru-
3:38;: 8.2111 kinds slim on‘easy paymfimts, from $1 per week upward . None so
. u ey can ave ‘ music at ome these 1 n ' - ‘ I " ‘
Will only call on us and be made happy. 0 g Winter evenings, If they
'IHH‘IHVO DISH
Also a fine new stock of Violins Guitars Ban' ' ‘
_ , JOS, Accords us Fl
Drums, the best Strings. All the latest and best Sheet Music, and M11113): BFolrflgy
Elegant Stools. Music Stands and Cabinets for Holiday Trade. Call early and
select. All are invited. No trouble to show the goods.
. A FINE ASSORTMENT OF EXCELLENT
Second-Hand Pianos and Organs always on hand.
_ ' Including Weber’s, Chickering’s, Steinway’s, &c., Prices from $50 upwards.
S. 'I'. POMEROY.
20 Wall Street, NorWalk. Conn
For the sale of which we are the authorized agents.
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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
Hardware, Iron andSteel, Carriage Makers’ and Builders’
Supplies, Agricultural Implements, Paints, Oils,
Glass, Fertllizers, etc, etc, Doors, Sashes
and Blinds a Specialty
V W. H. Smith. (2 06.,
‘ Norwalk, Conn.
lo and 17 Water St.,
33 1y
# HOLIDAY PRESENTS!
omstook .
“ ” Brothers
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HAVE JUST RECEIVED AN ELEGANT LINE OF -
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, We call attention to our-0 choice assortment of
a: "wear. Silk Sus antlers. Sill Umbrellas. Silk Hosiery, and
Silk Wristlets, Suitable for Holiday Gifts.
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Alexandre GLOVES
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KID
GARDIGAN JACKETS.
anus FINE UNDERWEAR ASPECIALTY.
‘COMSTOCK BROS, ‘-
45 Main Street,
Norwalk.
Insuranée Building,
South; N ortvalk.
Norwalk Chronicler