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NORWALK GAZETTE
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Tuesday April 22, 1884
" mutant; Idfiyis'hfli; 133.5,. re-
opened Monday.
Mr. Fred Flinn reached home from‘ the
west last Monday.
A colonel of the Fourth regiment is to
be elected April 83.
—Holiand’s Pills are the only reliable
remdy for chills and fever. ,
A special meeting of the Bigelow
Battalion was held last evening.
Mrs. A. M. I’omeroy and daughter
returned from the south, Saturday.
The ofilcers of the grand lodge visit~
ed Our Brothers lodge last evening. ,
rt. is having the roof of his
Judge Stews .
residence on West avenue reshingled.
The Pioneer boys captured the Inn
some pillow at the Grand Army fair.
Mr. Gilbert. Benedict, of Stamford, will
build ii. suminer cottage on Boll Island.
——Fever and Ague, and all forms of Mn.
laria promptly curel by Holland 3 Pills.
Dr. Phinney has removed the fence
from the front of his'rcsidence on Wall
street.
St. Mary's T. A. B. Society hold a
sociable next Friday evening in Lock-
wood’s Hall. -
nd—
Th5 Republican says: It is hinted that
the town of Norwalk will have but one
deputy sherifl-
I
aucus to send dele-
. The Democratic c
snot as
gates to to the stale convention ha
yet been called.
The propeller “Lloy
drawn from the route
Point and New York.
The rolling stock of the Danbu
Norwalk road is being thoroughly over-
hauled, repaired and painted.
J. T. Prowitt has the contract for
papering» and decorating .the rooms of
' Putnam Hose company, city.
The stone posts and iron railing were
removed from in front of the National
Bank of Norwalk on Saturday.
The ladies of St. Paul's church shipped
a large box of clothing, etc., during the
past week to the Indians in Idaho. .
The annual convention of the Connecti-
cut diocese will be,held June 10th, at.a
place to be designated by Bishop W1]-
liams. '
A new passenger e
of the Adonis and Venus,
construction at the shops 0
dated road.
It seems to be all the rage to have new
awnings and a number of stores are putting
them up. Fred Mead and A. W.
Austin are the latest converts.
The fourth organ recital and in
entertainment, under the auspices of. the
Young Peoples’ association, was given
, Friday evening in the Baptist church.
The Consolidated road’s new depot at
New Rochelle will cost $16,000, after
which the nine mile section of the road be-
tween that place and Rye willreceivc two
new tracks. ' .
J. T. Prowitt has completely metamor-
‘ posed Stanley’s cigar store by one of the
prettiest jobs of wall papering to be seen
in town. It is tasty and neat and friend
Stanley is to be congratulated.
It is stated that Dr. W. G. Spencer,
who recently resigned as rector of Grace
church, New Haven, will soon take unto
himself a wife, and will spend the honey-
moon in traveling through Europe.
Accidents from the use of inferior
burning oils are still of daily occurrence,
notwithstanding the repeated warnings
to consumers, yet a perfect guarantee
a" has been with-
berween Wilson’s
ry and
ngine. of the model
is in course of
f the Consoli-
usical
against them is found in Pratt’s Astral
Oil.
William H. Smith a: Co. are building
a two story brick addition to the rear of
their building on Water street in order to
accommodate their painting department
and to provide a suitable place for an
office. ,
Mr. C. 0. Gates was in town last week.
Mr. Gates was assistant teacher at Hillside
Seminary and subsequently at Selleck’s
school. He is at present the principal of
a flourishing academy at Brooklyn, New
York.
The semi-annual session of the Grand
Division of the Sons of Temperance will
be held at Reynolds’ Bridge,on Thursday,
the 24ih inst. Several ,repreaentatives
of Concord Division are expected to be i
present. ' . ‘
Aspecial train of five passenger and
three sleeping coaches, containing Theo-
dore Thomas’ orchestra. returning to New,
York from the great Wagner feStiVal in
Boston, passed through South
Fridaymorning.
The next great musical event in
Norwalk will be the operatic cantata,
“The Haymakers”, which will be given
in the Opera house on the evenings of
May 6 and 7, for the benefit of the
Methodist church organ fund.
Julia Atwood and Ella Kemp were
arraigned before Judge Selleck Friday
for being drunk and creating a disturbance
on Main street Thursday morning. The
accused plead guilty and were each fined
$1, and costs. The parties are young
girls aged 18 and 20 respectfully.
Mr.’ Joseph B. Ells, formerly of the.
Guann, has purchased from Mr. F. E.
Quintard the furniture business so long
conducted by that gentleman at the foot
of Wall street. Mr. Quintard, we under-
stand, will, for a time, remove to Florida
where he is interested in a large orange
grove. Mr. Ells brings to the business a
thorough knowledge of all its details and
requirements and will, we trust, realize a
flattering success in his new departure.
If thorough application and strict integ-
-rit.y will promote such a result his success
is abundantly assured. '
At a meeting of the directors of the
Fairfield County National bank, held
Tuesday, April 15th, George R. Cowles
was elected a director to fill the vacancy
caused by the death of Lewis .1. Curtis.
Mr. Cowlea has had large experience in
financial matters and is well qualified to
fill the resroniible positiou to which he
has been elected. Taking it altogether
and withoutlreflection on past boards,
thozpresent directory of this bank com-
bines probably the strongest and soundest
. financiers of the town.
It is proposed that a reunion of the vet--
crane of the navy and marine corps be
' held in Hartford, on the 18th day of J 0118,
the day of the unveiling of the statue of
William A. Buckingham. Excursion
rates will be made on the railroads. After
the parade it is proposed to hold a busi-
ness meeting, to ' effect a permanent
organization, and arrange for an annual
reunion. Ifa‘rfilcient number respond
allrmatively, dinner will be served in a
public hall. Any pfison who, has served
in the navy or marine corps, is requested
to send his address to Captain C. A.
Stillman, secretary, Hartford, stating,
also, whether he intends to be present.
Last Monday the dead body of a babe '
was found in the vault of an outbouse in
the rear of the house occupied by George
Buttery, on Chestnut street. Dr. Burke
was at once notified and sending for Coro-
ner Holt of Bridgeport an investigation
Was held. Dr. Burke made an autopsy
and found the babe to have been born
dead. Aservant girl in the employ of
the Butterys, named Nettie Kemper, was
arrested charged with conwaling the
birth. She stoutly denied the charge and
waiving examination, was bound over to
,the Superior Court in $150 bonds. Misd
Kemper is a young woman about 22 years
.of age. She lives in Westport and was
.employed by the Butterys as a servant. -
.The penalty for the alledged offense is one
gears imprisonment. '
Norwalk
The Missing Tea Merchant Returns Home.
William J. Reid, ates merchant doing
business in and about Norwalk, was
found last Tuesday night about 11 o’clock
in front of St. Paul's church, New York,
suffering from an ugly scalp wound. He
told an officer that he had been knocked
down by two men who had tried to rob
him. The officers carried him to Hudnut‘s
drug store, corner Broadway and Ann
streets, where the wound was dressed,
after which he was conveyed to the
Chambers street hospital. Reid left the
hospital at 10 O’clock Wednesday morn-
ing, apparently able to take care of him-
self. He was to have returned home the
the next day, but as he did not return his
'wife became alarmed and sent word to a
friend in New York to search for him.
~ Sunday a general alarm, describing the
missing man, was sent to all the police
headquarters, and yesterday Reid’s dis-
appearance was reported in the metropoli-
tan press. A reporter for the GAZETTE
called at the family residence on Prospect
Hill, yesterday morning, and was informed
by Mrs. Reid that her husband had re-
turned home last Friday morning. He
was very woak and dizzy from loss of
blood, but had recovered sufficiently to
attend to hisbusiness, and was then in
Stamford. Questioned as to the alleged
assault, Mrs. Reid stated that her husband
could give no coherent account of it. He
could not tell where or by whom the
blow was struck. All he remembered
was of being taken to a hospital. “After
being dischargedfrom the hospital last.
Wednesday,” Mrs. Reid continued, “he
went to Patterson, N. J ., to the residence
of an aunt, where he staid until Friday
morning. He then came home. He is
still weak and feels the effects of the
blow. but is not incapaciated from attend-
ing to business."
Mr. Reid has been dubbed a tea mer-~
chant. He is more properly a tea vender.
He buys his teas of the Union Pacific Tea
company, at '79 Water street“ New York
city. The manager of this company, a
Mr. McBride, is a cousin of Reid’s.
Reid has a horse and ornamented cart
with which he retails his wares. He has
an established route and is making money.
After disposing of his goods he has a
large sum which he always carries to New
York and rc~invests in tea. It was
while on one of these trips that he was
assaulted.
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St. Paul's Parish Meeting.
The annual parish meeting of the
society of St. Paul’s church was held
last Monday morning. The officers
elected for the ensuing year were as fol-
lows : Wardens,;Allen Betts, and E. K.
Lockwood; Vestrymen, James Finney,
Josiah Kellogg, S. E. Olmstead, C. T.
Leonard, George Ward Selleek, LeGrand
Jackson, Asa Smitn, Homer Merrill and
W. H. Smith; elected in the order
named ; clerk, St. John Merrill ;collector,
LeGrand Jackson. The society voted to
increase the salary of the rector $500 per
annum, At 2 p. m. the sale of seats took
place and realized nearly $4,000. All the
seats were sold and as there was a pressing
demand for more alterations of the inter-
ior of the church are being talked of to
provide a larger seating capacity.
“A Messenger from JarVis‘ Section ” /
This popular New England comedy-
drama, in which Mr. B. McAulcy appears
as Uncle Dan’l, deputy sheriff of Jarvis
Section, will be produced in the Opera
House, on Thursday evening, under the
auspices of Phoenix Engine company. A
number of the leading critics of Norwalk
have pronounced the play the best
entertainment of the kind that it has ever
been their good fortune to attend. It
abounds in quaint humor and laughable
situations, and is of peculiar interest to
natives of New England. Norwalk people
have always. shown a hearty willingness
to help along the firemen, and no doubt
they will turn out strong on this occas-
ion.
Events of the Week.
Athenicum complimentary
this evoning, in Music Hall.
Congregational church fair and supper.
Opera House, Tuesday and Wednesday,
afternoon and evening.
B. McAulley, as Uncle Dan’l, in “A
Messenger from Jarvis Section,” Opera
House, Thursday evening.
Butler Lodge entertainment, Music Halt,
Friday evening.
sociable,
The SesSide—Where is It?
The above is a conundrum which ap-
pears in various parts of our advertising
columns‘ldday. The question will be
answered in -ncxt week’s paper, and the
solution will prove as interesting and
excellent as can Well be imagined.
The Dorlon House will be open to the
public about May 1.
The frame for exSenetor Hyatt‘s car-
riage house was raised last Saturday.
.The Fairfield County Teachers’ associ-
ation meets in Bridgeport, May 28d and
24th. ,
Elsewhere in this issue F. W. Jaqni
has something of interest to say to his
friends and patrons. ‘
The temporary bridge for the passage
of trains over the Housafonic river during
the building of the new structure. is being
put in position.
The eighty-fifty anniversary of the
birthday of Mr. Henry Kellogg was
celebrated last Tuesday evening by a
family gathering at his residence on
Belden avenue. . ~
The New Canaan Messenger notes that
Messrs. Johnson &. Raymond, carriage
manufacturers of that place, are making
a handsome truck wagon for Mr. Charles
Stevens, of South Norwalk.
The marriage of Mr. Stephen O’Brien, l
of Saugatuek, and Miss J ulia Thompson, ‘
daughter of Mr. and him-Henry Thomp-
son, will take place in St. Mary‘s church,
tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock.
Francis D. Perry, who had been pres-
ident of the Southport‘Natioual bank
since 1805, after being connected with
the state bank .whieh- preceded it, for
some thirty years, died at his home in
Southport on Wednesday, aged seventy-
flvc years.
At a meeting of Buckingham Post, G.
A, R., held April 9th, it was unanimously
voted that the post, by its committee,
extend to all the ladies of Norwalk who
participated in the late war drama, “The
Drummer Boy of Soiloh," their hearty
and-since thanks for their generous sym.
pathy in respOuding'so promptly to their
call for assistance. -
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Wealthy Widows. .
New York Mail-Empress : A large
number of wealthy men have died in New
York within a few years, and among the
400 or more millionairs of the city are
numerous rich widows. Mrs. A. T. stew-
art is undoubtedlv the richest of them, but
at least two others, Mrs. Commodore
Stevens and Mrs. Moses Taylor, are worth
more than $5,000,000 each, and Mrs.
Edwin D. Morgan and Mrs. Commodore
Vanderbilt are worth at least that amount.
Mrs. James Brown is thought to be worth
$3,000,000, Mrs. Robert L. Stewart and
Mrs. William Coleman are worth $2,500,
000. Mrs. William E. Dodge, Mrs. John
C. Green and Mrs. Hamersly are worth
$2,000,000 each, while several of the fol-
lowing are known to be worth more than
a million each; Mrs. Paran Stevens, Mrs.
George Osgood, Mrs. George Opdyke, Mrs
W. R. Garrison, Mrs. Gerry, Mrs. Wen-
dell, Mrs. George Merritt, Mrs Jonathan
Sturges, Mrs. Robert B. Minturn, Mrs.
. John Minturn, Mrs. Jesse Hoyt. Mrs. W.
H. Fogg, Mrs. Augustus Schell. Mrs. B.
R. Alden, Mrs. William T. Bloodgett,
Mrs. Isaac Sherman, Mrs. Mary Mason
Jones, Mrs F. D. Lanier, and Mrs. Isaac
Townsend, There are many married
ladies, and seyeral who have never been
married, _who are worth more than $1,000,
000 each in their own right, and among
these'wealthy women our city has some
of its most generous contributorsto chari-
ty.
The Bigolow Battalion Entertainment.
It was a struggle to find an unoccupied 3
seat at the Opera House, last. Tuesday f
evening, but as events transpired it soon ;
became apparent that it. was «cm-Ur a
struggle. Long before the cuitain rose
the large seating capacity of the hall was
consumed and a number were compelled 1
Such a crowd is
to remain standing.
seldom witnessed at the Opera House,
yei;thariks to the gentlemanly ushers,
there was no confusion or noise. The
hall was filled \\'ll.h the elite of the foam
and ladies with handsome toilets and
well-dressed gentlemen were in a large
majority. Prior to the rising of the
curtain thc-Howe Orchestra rendered a.
fine selection which merited and received
hearty applause.
Shortly after eight the curtain rose 1
disclosing the office of Nathaniel Serawi
(J. B. Readman) and from thence;the
attention of the audience was closely
held. The colloquy between Scrawl and l
Mr. Benson (0. B. Coolidge) his aged
clerk, was well delivered, both parties
wrapping themselves in their respective
parts. The acting of Benson when his
't'orgery is discovered and the enormity
of his offense dawns upon him, was
realistic and lifelike. Titmousc (J. H.
Bailey} the office boy, also gave a fine
representation of the young sport and
elicited much applause.
In the second act the entrance of
Adolphus Fitz Snooks, (Wm. H. Earle)
the crushed tragedian, was the signal for -
up roarious laughter and applause, his
make-up being excellent and ludicrous.
Miss Matilda St. Ledger (Mrs. C. B.
Coolidge) the hon ton milliner, also came
in for a hearty share of the applause.
The potpourri recitations by Amy Benson
(Miss K. E. Camp) were excellent. the
difficult changes from one subject. to
another being made with an ease and
dexterity worthy of a professional elocu-
tiouist. The dance that followed was
the event of the evening, Fitz Snooks and
Titmousc and Miss Mag and Miss St.
Ledger creating a roar of laughter by
their comical antics. The subsequent
entry of the uninvited guest, Mr. Sets-WI,
who after dismissing all the company
save Mr. Benson and his daughter Kate
(Miss D. S. Pinneo) demands 'thehand of
the latter in marriage under penalty of her
father’s exposure, gave Miss Pinneo an
opportunity of exhibiting a clear insight
‘of her assumed character, in which
representation she displayed commenda-
ble skill and power. The passionate
quarrel between Kate’s lover, who had
heard the preceding insult, and Mr.
Screw), placed Dick Hazard (H 1’. Price)
in the admiration of the audience.
In the third act the keenncss of Dick
Hazard andfhis discovery and thwarting of
Scrawl’s crimes, were excellent and when
the latter, entering unobserved, discovers
Dick, struggles with and overpowers him
‘and drags him off, the acting was so real
that the audience probably felt as one
young lady near us expressed it—“That
old Scrawl is too mean to live.” \
Act four. scene 1, discloses a vault
under S’erawl’s office where the unfortu-
nate Dick is {a prisoner. His anguish at
his condition was well acted and his final
rescue by the genial little Titmouse Was
the signal for loud :applause. Scene two
opens on the parlor of the Bensons where
the villain Serawl prepares to accomplish
his evildesigns by lying about the ab-
sence of Dick. The sudden appearance
of the latter who discloses Scrawl’s
villainy put the audience into good
homor which only needed the ridiculous
appearance .of Fun Snooks and Miss St.
Ledger and the annduncement of their-
marriage to cause hearty and long con-
tinued laughter. The curtain fails on
virtue triumphant and villainy exposed.
The cast of characters was as follows:
Kate Benson, Mr. Benson‘s Miss D.S.Pinneo
Amy Benson, } daughters. Miss K. E.Camp
Matilda. ht. Ledger,(a Miltiner)
Mrs. C. B. Coolidge
Miss Mag, Miss M. 1.. Pattison
Mr. Nathaniel Screw], (a Izmyer)
J. B. Readmun
Dick Hazltd,1 Scrawl’s
H. P.1’riee
Mr. Benson, y clerks, C. B. Coolidge
Titmouse.(anofncelio ,) ' J.H.Bailey
Y
Adolphus Fitz Snooks,(s crushed
tragedian,) W. H. Earle
The entire performance was of the
highest order, and though much was
expected, the result exceeded the expec-
tations of the most sanguine. All tried
to do their best and while there was much
to praise there was nothing to condemn.
The large audience was delighted
and no further proof is needed of
the social success of the entertainment.
As to the financial part we are pleased to
learn that nearly $150 was cleared after
paying all expenses, a result highly fiat-
tering when the low price of tickets is
considered.
The ushers were Messrs. L. C. Belts,
Frank Leonard, Philip Knapp, A. Pinneo,
Arthur Earle, F. Stearns,-R. S. Craufurd
and C. P. Woodbury.
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~Th0 Athenasnin $0010.01:
The complimentary sociable to be given
by the members of the Athenaeum Socia—
ble, this evening, in Music Hall, has
commanded more interest among the
society people of the borough and city
, than such events generally do, owing,
no doubt, to the fact that it not. only
promises to be classed as the most brilliant
and notable social event of the season, but
will be a fitting opening of ' the festive
season following Lent. A large number
of invitations have been issued, and the
committee has particularly requested that
every gentleman attending be accompa-
nied by one or more ladies. The dancing
will commence about 9 o’clock, Moslein’s
orchestra, of New _York, furnishing music.
Supper will be served during the evening-
l The members of the executive committee
are Messrs F. F. Beatty, F. W. Stesrnes,
P. N. Knapp and}. II. Bailey, who have
given that attention to the affair which
insures it success.
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Real Estate Transfers.
Among the real estate transfers recently
recorded in the Office of the town clerk are
the following:
Trustees Berkeley Divinity school, lot
' 50 by 104 feet on Berkeley street.
L. K. Mansfield of Danbury. to Sarah
M. Foster ‘of Dpnburyt land 0n Bell Is:
land.
T. L. Sanford to Emma J. Church, land
on Franklin avenue, $1,500.
John Toohey to Bridget Blake, tract of
land on Step Hill road, $258. /
N. C. Ely toI’hrebe J. Webb, house and
lot on Tolles street, $2,500,
G. W. Holmes, ef al., to E. T. Benedict,
ten acres land in West Norwalk, $10.50.
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Lecture by Rev. Goo. ll. Heptvorth.
Mr. Hepworth is one of the most
entertaining and populacspeakers of the
day. His reputation is so well-known
that any extended comment upon. his
talent or ability is-nnne‘cessary. He is a
man of fine c‘ulture and, genial wit, who
has the advantagcpfsextensive travel at
home and abroad. He, hasrare facilities
for bringing to ’izis hearers matter not
only pew and instructive, but freshly
original. He willzdoubtless call together
a large audience, at 'the Congregational
church, South Norwalk, _ next Monday
evening.
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Bishop Williams’ Visits.
Among Bishop Williams’ appointments
for the month of May, we find the fol-
lowing: May 1, evening, Lime Rock;
May 22, a. m., St. John’s church, Stam-,
ford; p. m., St. Stamford; May 23, p. m.,
St. Luke's, Darien, and May 24, a. m.,
Christ church, la‘ston.
flannectiout National Guard.
The figures of merit given the Connec-
ticut National guard for March, in order
issued from the adjutant-general’s office.
are as follows: First regiment, 90.03;
Second, 82.84;" Third, 80.8,4; Fourth,
75.75; Guilford platoon of the battery,
70798.
NQRWALK GAZETTE, TUESDAY APRIL 22, 18841.
SOMETHING FROM THE CITY.
The public schools of the city ‘ie opened
Monday. ‘ .
The Salvation Army has not yet put in
i an appearance.
} Sheriff-elect Swarm is the personifica-
5 tion of politeness.—~Republican.
Major Doty is :r candidaie for the
‘ colour-Icy of the Fourth regiment.
'werc out for practice Friday evening.
_ Mrs. Fawcett's city millinery store, in
Company D’s armory is draped in
mourning in memory of the late Colonel
Crofut.
. The annual sale of pews at the Congre-
‘ gatioual church was held last evening.
' Professor Welton‘s Old Well march has
been issued. and is f0r sale by local music
§' dealers.
Mr. George H. Briggs, formerly of
South Norwalk, now of Claremont, N. Ht,
was in the city Wednesday.~
ltev. Wm. G. Spencer, formerly rector
of Trinity church, has resigned as rector
of Grace church. New Haven.
Councilmen Stevens,Corbett and Licht-
blau have been appointed a committee to
investigate the matter of a fire alarm bell.
Rev. H. N. Dunning will preach in tin:
Snringwood chapel tomorrow evening.
Services will commence at 7-15 o’clock.
Work was commenced,lWednesday, on
the addition to the quarters of Old Well
Hook and Ladder company, which, when
completed, is to he used as a billiard and
pool parlor. . ~
The consideration of the application for
a revokal of Pat Corcoran’s license,
which was to come up before the county
commissioners Saturday, has been ad-
journed until May 10.
The annual convdntiou of the National
Hat Finishers’ association will be held in_
Bethel, 'May 12. The delegates from
South Norwalk are Messrs. Wm. Wehle,
J. M. Ellendorf, Ed. E. Pclton, Louis
Vougal, Wm. McHugh. . ,
At the annual meeting ' of Trinity
church, last Monday evening, the follow-
ing officers were elected: Wardens, J.
H. Smith, W. S. Hauford; vestrymen,
D. Beers, jr., G. C. Stillson, E. A. Wood-
ward,P. N. Smith, Thos. Taylor, C. E.
Doty, S. C. Palmer; clerk, I. M. Hoyt;
treasurer, J. H. Smith; delegates, D-
Beers, jr., J. H' Smith; supplementary
delegates, P. N. Smith, F. 1. Jones. '
About 5 o'clock Tuesday morning smoke
and flames were discovered issuing from
.the brass foundry of the Norwalk Lock
company’s works. A prompt alarm
brought out the fire department and with
the assistance of a stream of water from
the Norwalk Iron works, the flames were
extinguished before any great amount of
damage had been done. The fire is
supposed to have originated from the
chimney.
One thousand invitations have been
issued for the entertainment to be given
under the auspices of Butler lodge, in
Music Hall, next Friday evening, celebra-
ting the sixtyvfifth anniversary of Odd
Fellowship. The programme of exercises
consists of music by the Wheeler and
Wilson band, addresses by Rev. A. S.
Gumbnrt, Rev. E. W. Maxey, of Bridge-
port, and Rev. G. H. Hibbard, and sing-
ing by a male quartette composed of
Messrs. Disbrow, Hill, Nash and Tilly.
Music Hall was thronged Saturday
evening, the closing night of the Grand
Army fair. It was found necessary to
throw open the balcony in order to ac-
comodate the large crowd. The refresh-
ment tables were crowded during the
entire evening and the voting was lively.
The musket drill by fourteen young ladies
was a great attraction, and elicited admi
ration from every side.’ The result of the
voting was announced at a late hour amid
great enthusiasm. The (fair was admira-
ble conducted throughout, and proved a
great financial and social success.
A delegation from Neptune Hose com-
pany, of Newark, N. J., composed of
Messrs. Ward, Jackson and Golder,
visited South Norwalk, Thursday evening,
to arrange for the company's excursion to
this city on the 13th of June. Under
the escort of Mayor Golden and Chief
Engineer McGowan they were shown
about the city, afterwards visiting the
headquarters of the fire companies under
the additional escort of the officers and
menbers of Putnam Hose company and
the fire police. Later in the evening they
attended the Grand Army fair, where
they occupied one of the boxes. They
departed by one [of the late trains for
home, highly pleased with the manner in
which they had been entertained.
The committee appointed at the last
regular meeting of 'Old Well Hook and
Ladder company to arrange a musical
entertainment, met,last Friday evening,
and decided to produce “Pinafore" in
Music Hall, two evenings during the
latter part of May. The principal
characters of the opera will be assumed
l :by the leading musical talent of the city,
selected because of especial fitness for
their respective parts. The chorus will.
be composed of fifty trained voices. The
selection of the cast and chorus is now in
progress, and rehdrsals will begin at
once. There is no denying the fact that
“I’lnafore” stands at the head of the list
of comic operas, and as it is several years
since it was last heard in Norwalk, no
.doubt the amusement loving people of the
city and borough will receive the news
that they are to be given an opportunity
to hear it again, with no little pleasure.
The committee having the matter in
charge is composed of the following
named gentlemen: Messrs. Smith, Stout,
Hatch, Nash, Byington, Decker and
Hall.
A fire of unknown origin broke out
about 9 o’clock Wednesday evening in the
three story frame buildingon lowerMain
street, occupied by C. G. Smith as a hat
factory. The alarm was sent directly to the
headquarters of the fire companies. and,
though responded to without a moment’s
delay, the fire had made such rapid head.
way that the building was one mass'of
flames when the firemen reached. the spot.
Finding that all effort to save the burning
building would he of no avail, the firemen
directed their attention towards Doty’s
factory adjacent and the tenement houses
on Cross street, Their well-directed ef-
forts were the means of saving these
buildings though at times it seemed as if
they would be ignited and destroyed. The
burned building was owned by Britta,
Finnegan & Co, but their losais cbvered
by an insurance of 598,000. Mr. Smith’s
loss on stock, fixtures, etc., amounts to
several thousand dollars, partially insured.
About 100 hands were employed in the
factory during the busy seaSon. Not ing,
save a few tools belonging to some of the
workmen, were saved. The buildind
occupied by Mr. Doty was badly charreg
and damaged by water, and the houses on
Cross street were blistercd and scorched.
The building was burned to the ground
in thirty minutes.
List of letters remaining in the Post
Office at Norwalk, Conn., April 19.
Maria Ahorn, Mary Adnoy, G. F. Austin,
N. Badoyo, Ortonzio Di Stefano, Fannie Davis
W. A. Ferris, Lorenzo Fisco, Francis Fair-
child, B. E. Godfrew, Amos Gates, A. H.
Hart, Mrs. Mamie Holiy,R. H. Kimball, John
0. Lyon, Samuel Nowell, M, Valentino
O’Brien, Chas. L, Pierson, 3, Nellie Tar-trick,
Mrs, Jane Raymond, John H. Shannon, Mrs.
Maria Sarloa, Robert Steele, Will Stevens,
Mrs. Willis P. White.
Attest, CHAS. Onns'rnsn 1’. M.
UNABLE TO TELL.
Yes, that was so. For years I suffered
severeiy'with scrofula; sores broke out
all over my body, and I am unable to tell
one half that I suffered. I was not able
to obtain relief until I used Sulphur
hitters, which completely cured me.—C.
B. Data, 17 Allston street, Boston. 2:17
The members of“ Putnam Hose company .
builder’s block, was opened Wednesday.-
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g a few weeks for the benc ilr oi bib inalth.
’ Mr. Charles Belden has air; to been spending
the last week iu Wilton. l
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Mr. John Belden is at I tome :pttullttg
The regular Easter me sting of St. Mat- i
,3 thea’s parish was held on Easter Monday. I
Evening :orviu: is. to Etta discontinued, '
except on the first Sunday in'the month. l
The Rev. Mr. Muck, them the Divinity 3
school, filled Ilic"pd'!pif .of' the Cdngre. l
gational church on Sunrhiy. The Rev. l
Mr. Flanders lugs declined the call to l
Wilton, and tie, Riv. Mr. Davies ofl
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3 Fairfield Coun’i ,y News H Dad’s s
I The wonderful restoring and renovating
l properties of Hood’s Sarsaprtrilla, combined
l withlfs powor to build up the system, eradi-
: cafe scrofnla, and cleanse the blood-of} all
humors, make it the best family medicine
thatcan be devised; and as a protection from
diseases that originate '_in changes of the
seasons, of climate, and of life, it cannot be
excelled. If you are suffering from scrofnla,
salt-rheum, or any other obnoxious] humor
lfood-‘s Sarsaparilla will,hring you relief. ’
IOO Doses onei= Dollar
Can only be applied truthfully to Hood-“s
arsaparilla
“I have been troubled with serofu '
childhood. Three years ago I comlri‘icsrixcftel
taking Hood’s Sarsaparilla, and in one year’s
time was entirely cured.” Mrs. M. II. Park-
liam. Dexter, Me. v
1‘ I am employed in the N. l). postofllee in
this city, as carrier. During our late wet
spell, I suffered from what the doctors call
muscular rheumatism. I was advised to try
Hood’s Sarsoparlila. I did so, and am entirely
cured.” J. V. A. Proudfoot, Chicago, Ill.
The‘ dose of Hood’s Sarsaparilla is only
i liuigc I‘f ll.i: parish.
undertone.
‘ The. Center sghool
, spring term yeste’r' ay.
night, aged thirty-nine years.
28th or ‘29th of this month. Dr. Taylor
left for his new papish last Saturday.
The new MeihodistEpiscOpal church
Will be dcdicatcd‘Apiil 29m and 30th.
morning. Dr. 081th St. Paul's church,
New York, in the afternoon. Dr. G. L,
Taylor, of Brooklyn, Wednesday morn-.
ing. Bishop Hurst is expected. The
special dedicatory services will he Wed.
ncsday afternoon,
WESTPORT.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank 1. Jones spent
Sunday with his parents in town.
Mr. and Mrs. Dr. L. T. Day have been
visiting friends in New ,York city.
Mr. Edward H. Nash has been confined
to the hull“: by a severe attack of erysip.
elas.
The young people of Christ church
held a sociable at Mrs. Filley's on Monday
evening. _
The Aid society of Christ church, will
meet on Wednesday euening with Mrs.
Wm. Jones.
Two daughters of Mr. James Dotten,
jr., are visiting their uncle, Mr. Henr
E. Sherwood, .
The Ladies’ Aid society of Christ
church met on Wednesday evening with
Mrs. William C. Staples.
The ladies of Chriét church are making
prep- rations for a church fair to be held
in the course of 'a few weeks.
Mr. Charles H. Taylor has greatly
added to the appearance of his place by
putting up a new front fence. _
The Ladies‘ Beueficent society of the
Congregational church met on Thursday
afternoon with Mrs. B. L. Woodworth. '
Chong Wah, who opened a laundry here
a few weeks ago, perhaps not finding
business as brisk as he wished, has moved.
Mr. Edward Williams has completed
his course of study at Eastman‘s Business
college in Ppughkeepsie 'and is now at
home.
Mrs. Joseph Nash,, who has been a
great. sufferer from an ovarian tumor for
a year past, died at her home on Sunday
morning.
The Young People’s social. of the Con-
gregational church, will meet next
Thursday at the residence of Deacon E.
Wheeldr. .
Cards are out for the marriage of Mr.
Stephen J. O’Brien, the teacher in the
South Saugatuck school, and Miss Thomp-
son of Norwalk to take place in St. Mary’s
church Norwalk, April 23d.
A special town meeting is called for
next Saturday to take action in regard to
building a new bridge at Saugatuck, the
present structure being confidered alto-
gether unsafe for public travel.
Mr. Walter Hawley, of Yale. and his
cousin, Miss Delia F. Stevens, of New
Haven, drove from] that city last Friday
for a visit to Miss Stevens’ sister, Mrs. L.
'1‘. Day, returning the following day.
A meeting of the building comm itteo
appointed at the parish meeting of Christ
church was to be held last evening at. the
residence of Mr. Edward H. Nash._ It
was expected that the requisite amount
would be subscribed yesterday.
Last Friday afternoon Mr. Theodore
Allen, of Compo, was quite stiously
injured by the bursting of an old musket
which he was discharging.‘ His left arm
was quite badly bru’med and the side of
his coat ane vest torn away, beside several
scratches on the face.
. At 'a meeting of Vigilant Engine Co.
held on Tuesday evening the following
ofiicers were elected for the year ensuing:
Foreman, Joseph M. Sniffen; Assistant
Foreman, Lloyd Nash ; Treasurer E.
Wheeler; Foreman of Hose, Herman
Patric. It was voted to place a lamp in
the front of the house and have it lighted
on dark nights.
Mr. John R. Palmer wholhas been trav-
eling in the South for the benefit of his
health since last fall, returned home
Wednesday. He left Key West, Florida,
on Wednesday ‘Jth inst. in the steamship
Alamo and arrived in New York last.
Wednesday morning. His many friends
gave him a hearty greeting, his coming
being quite a surprise to most of them .
On Friday afternoon a spirited horse
owned by Mr. Rufus Wakeman, of
Saugstuck, was being driven on Bridge
atreetby his son, a small boy. The animal
became frightened and ran furiously
across the bridge and continued in a
straight course across River street:to the
fence in front of Mr. Rogers’ place, which
it attempted to scale. 'In that operation
about tworods of the fence was demolish-
ed and the horse cleared itself from the
wagon and ran around the house, when it
was caught by a man in Mr. Wakeman’s
employ.
It was recently discovered that Christ
Church Society had but three or four
legal members and that those who had
been taking part in tho meetings had no
right to do so, a notice ‘was put up for the
meet last Monday which covered the
whole ground. The meeting was called
-in the notice “To be held on thd four-
teenth instant month ‘ of April A. D.
1884." It was accordingly held and the
principal business done was relating to
the proposed new church. There was of
course considerable talking but the
auiount of business transacted resulted in
raising by subscription twenty-one thou
sand dollars. About nine thousand more
is necessary and an adjourned meeting is
to be held one week from next Monday
when the question is to be definitely set-
tled whether the church is to be built or
not. -
The corner stone of the Staples High
School Building will be laid this after-
noon at 2 o’cloék with appropriate
ceremonies. The hellsmill ri at one
and again at 1:30. A, processfo will be
formed in front of Nadonal Hall, which
will move at 1:80 in the following order :
Westport Band. _
Teachers and Pupils of the public and private
schools.
, Citizens enerally. _
The Committee of rrangements,8mgors,
the selectmon, Town Clerk, and Town Treas-
urer, the Board of School visitors. Invited
Guests, the Reverend Clo , the President
of the day, and Mr. Borneo toples.
Arriving at,the spof, the procession
will open to the right audleft, and the
singers, the committee. town officers,
school visitors, invited guests, clergy,
president and Mr. Staples will occupy
seats upon the platform, and the exercises '
consisting of music, vocaland instrument-
al, pray: r, addresses, and-laying of corner
stone will take place. At the close the
procession will be reformed and return to
the place of assembling.' Should the
weather be unfavorable the addresses etc.
will take place in National Hall.
It is earnestly requested that all places
of business be closed from 1 to 4p. m.,
and that the firemen and citizens display,
their flags. Every public spirited person,
young and old, is requested to join the
procession and attend the exercises.
Hartford, m: bc‘it-st' t-k’
‘ ' 4 ”5 temporary I Sarsapafllla, and is an lunanswcmhle :irgu.
commenced its .' as her hand. She got discouraged; a friend
James Harvey Smith died Thursday l
, not been troubled since.
Dr. J. A M. Chaipmail, the new Mellio- ?
dist Epiicopal minister, is expected thel
Dr. J. M. Buckley will ‘preaeh Tuesday ‘
i merit as to strength andleconomy.
i Miss Nellie Maine, Rockville, Conn., was
: troubled for two years with terrible scrotum.
, sores on her neck. One was as large
g advised her to take Hood’snSarsapariiin.
After taking three bottles, the sores healed
and all signs of them disappeared. She has
Hood’s Sarsaparilla
Sold by all di'uggists. st ; six for 35. Made
only by C. I. HOOD 8; 00., Lowell, Mass.
from one half to two teas oonfui
times a day. A bottle of HoorIIJ’s Sarsilpgliflll‘l:
contains one hundred teaspooufuls, and lasts
a month ; others, dose from six to twenty tea-
spoonfuls a day, and average to last less than
a. week. _
“ Mr. C. A. Schultz, of‘Fosforia, Ohio, says:
I have been using Hood’s Sarsaparllla. for
some time, and find it: a good thing. I was
troubled with indigestion.” I
‘Hood’s Sarsaoarilla
Sold by all druggists. 81; six for 85. Made
only by C. I. HOOD 8; 00., Lowell, Mass.
IOO Doses One Dollar.
IOO Doses One Dollar.
THE. WHITE“
Has arrived,
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SPRING CLOTHING!
Elegant Spring Overcoats‘.
Men’s All-W001 Spring Suits, $5.00.
Children’s 1 Handsome Kilt Suits.
Bllli' llllll Illllllli’ SllllS lll [ilfllll Villflll flllll Lllll Pl‘lllfli.
Our Own Make of Clothing is meeting with Great
Success.
CUSTOM DE
Is complete, comprising a. select variety of
Foreign and Domestic Suitings. Over-
coatings and
Best Gutter! Best Workmeni Best Trimmings! Moder-
ate Prices-l l
R. SHERWOOD,
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New York Clothing House,
. ELEPHANT
and so has
Our
PABTMENT
Trowserings.
B. s. BLASGER
Would call the attention of the ubl‘
:ptim new stock of Wares including dfl‘finhd:
Housefurnishing Goods,
Vin: Crockery China Glass Cutie
Silver Piatéd, Tin: wriio’w anti”
Wooden Ware,
CHEAP AS CAN BE BOUGHT iavwnm
Vases for ornaments. new
Those just enterirt
wanting to replenfs
well to “all at
B. S. Blascer’s
Crockery Store
23 Wall St., N orwalk.
The Seaside,
Where 13 It 2
Wall Paper.
111111131 81081! ‘
20,000 ROLLS!
More to Come. '
All Grades. All Prices.
Pl‘lllfll' Lower Than Ever!
Don’t fail to see the New
Designs at
JITI PHUWHT'SI
'47 Main Street.
@Special Inducements
39 and 41 Main Street.
$1.25, 1.50, 1.75 and 2.00. These
of'.
BRIDGEPORT SILKS I
The Best American Silk made, and
dress,
BELLOU BLACK . SILKS!
Prices .75, .90, 551.00, 1.25, 1.50, and 1.75.
Full lines of Tapissier Silks.
Full lines of Alexander Silks.
Full lines of Cheney Brotliei's’ Silks,
Full lines of Sacearappa Silks.
SUMMER SILKS z.
30 pieces good Stripped Silks, 37.} Cents.
42 Rich Summer Silks, 50 cents.
Heavy and Rich Silks at 62.1; cents.
BLACK CASHMERES. 3
Our owu celebrated importation.
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Fresh Memorandum of Bargains.
One 101: C. J. Bonnett d: Co’s Black Silk, 24 inches wide. Prices
Prices were never before heard
we give a guarantee with every
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Prices 42, 50, 55, 62 and 75c.
. ECOLORED SILKSE
We have made the largest pin-chase of Colored Silks ever made by l
a Connecticut merchant, and offer most wonderful and ' i
inhuman s
22 pieces of Best Colored Silk
BARGAINSI
s over known—is not sold in any 1
store outside of ours loss than $2.00. We have made price only l
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$1.25 a yard.
50 pieces including 17 shades of' $1.50 Silks. We have made
18 pieces at only 7 5 cents.
17 good Colored Silks 50 cents.
We can match any shade of goods in our
Oolorcd Salk Department.
Our stock of Spring Dress Goods is complete, and we have many
special offerings in chorce new Dress Goods.
'JE'RSEY J
We are now receiving our new Spring Jerseys, and Ready-made
w.,B. HALL & 00.
somn'rniwo . NEW!
UNEQUALLED TABLE LUXURY!
suits.
40-1y
$1.001
ACKETS ! .
“GBEAMERY BUTTERED FLOUR.”
THE MOST WONDERFUL DISCOVERY OF THE AGE.
An one can make the most delicious biscuit by using this flour, simply add- 3
ing a 'ttlo water and stirring with a spoon.
Muffins, Griddle Cakes, Pie Crust, Dumplings, Fritters, Cakes, &e., can be
made with as little trouble,
Every lady-who has tried, will recommend it. Its lightness, purity and excell- i
once surprise all who try it.
(Do not use your hands in making).
IT IS ABSOLUTELY PURE.
It contains nothing but the best new process flour, pure creamery butter, and
carbonate of soda, salt and cream of tartar. ‘
The secret lies in the mixture of
these pure ingredients by ingeniously constructed machinery.
Full directions on each package. Put up in three pound bags.
Try it.
FOR SALE BY ‘
' ROBERT P. BEAT'I‘Y.
. ltoom, Piano and Library, also experienced
. Steamer.
l and $100; Intermediate, 340; Stecrage at low
to Buyers this month. ,,‘,
The Seaside,
‘ Where is Ii: o
A'l'l'IlNTlllN l ATTENTION l l '
ANew Stylelof Tea Sets justo enod. Also
'Uhllngel' Se . .
upon nonsekee in
1: their homempwiigl d:
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Bat.
This Space
Belongs to
Will t it.
J. F. Peckwell,
(Successor to L: I‘. Marshall.)
Dealer In
Bananas & SADDLERY
No. 7 James! Block Water Street.
REPAIRING-
Neatly and promptly executed. in
‘THOMAS'
TCLECTRIC
Gurus Rheumatism. Lum-
bago, LameBack, Sprain: and
Bruises. Asthma. eaten-11,
Coughs, Colds, Sore fizz-oat,
Diphtheria. Bums. Frost
Bites. Tooth. Ear, and Head-
ache, and aprins and aches.
The best internal and external remedy in the
world. Every bottle guaranteed. Sold by medicine
dealer: everywhere. Directions in eight languages.
Price so cents and 33.00.
FOSTER, MILBURN 6 00., Prop’rs,
BUFFALO.N. Y.. C. s. A.
(3-11 I ON L I NE
ll. 8. MAIL SESAMEBS
FOR _
Queenstown and Liverpool.
Leaving Pier 38 N. 1:... foot of King St
ALASKA WISCONSIN ARIZONA
These Steamers are built of Iron, in water-
tight compartmeutsmnd are furnished with
every requisite to make the passage across
the Atlantic both safe and agreeable, hav-
ing Bath Room. Smoking Room, Drawing
Surgeon, Stewardess and Caterer on each
The staterooms are all on deck,
thus insuring those greatest oi'all luxuries
at sea, perfect ventilation and light. Cabin
Passage (according to Stateroom) 860, 880
rates.
Williams as Gnlon,
Offices,‘29 Broadway, i. .1".
A.fl. Bylngton & Sons,
A8211".
Would announce that they have
placed in stock their entire line of
nut- Hill,
of goods than any. hitherto
offered. We are now
prepared
show
to
the finest and _ largest ‘stock .
SPRING OVERCOATS,
ever exhibited in the townof Norwalk.
An inspection of our stock will repay
intending purchasers.
NllIlWALK.
45 mini sum,
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INSURANCE BUILDINE;
Sflll'l'll NUBWALK.
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Boys, Take Notice! ‘
With every Suit w. will
give away a Base Ball and
nil n ’ i in;
. KBll z,
Which consists of a. larger variety '1
Norwalk Chronicler