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I NORWALK GAZETTE, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1.2 1884. .. '
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Tuesday, Oct. 1 2, 1884,
Now is the time to hand in your assess-
ment list.
—For sale
at this ofiice.
Builder S. B. Wilson spent several days
in Danbury last week. .
—Grand clearing out sale of Wall Paper
at Prowitt’s. See adv.
Miss Hattie M. Canfield, of Norwalk, is
visiting friends in Bridgeport.
Mr. W. L. Cauficld, of Bridgeport, is
visiting friends in South Norwalk.
Mrs. Edward Brown and daughter of
Norwalk, are visiting in Bridgeport-
The Blaine and Logan marching club
talk of marching to Stamford to—night.
—Fever and Aguc, and all forms of Ma-
laria promptly cured by Holland’s Pills.
Miss Mary Shepherd of Nerwalk, is vis-
iting friends in Trenton and Philadelphia-
The wheat crop Wlll exceed that of last
year by about one hundred million bush-
cheap; a show case. Apply
els.
Georgia. is solid. England stands firm,
and Utah is safe. This is the democratic
outlook.
Rev. Mr. Everest and family came up
on the boat last Tuesday, and spent a few
days in town.
Builder Wilson is about to erect another
neat little cottage on Camp street for Mr.
James Sherwood.
A democratic probate _convention will
be held at the democratic headquarters to-
morrow at 2 p. in.
“When you find .a skunk in your path,
it is wiser to go around'it than to kick it.”
~——Hon. Thomas B. Butler.
-—Good opportunity to purchase Wall
Paper for little money at J. T. Prowitt’s
clearing out sale. See adv.
Mrs. Charles Cooper, nee Martha E.
Quintard, from Iowa, and formerly of
Norwalk, is visiting friends in Norwalk.
Mr. James Se‘lleck, eldest son of Isaac
Selleck, a resident of Baldwinsville, N.
Y., is visiting his relatives in Norwalk.
—The “Sky Bluing Book” makes a ‘hogs
head of bluing water for 10 cents. Try it.
For sale by R. P. Beatty, grocer, Norwalk,
Conn.
Mrs. Wm. E. Hallock and daughter
Minnie, of South Norwalk, willfimake their
home in Bridgeport during the coming
winter. '
The colored marching club have receiv-
ed their uniforms and will now add in
numbers and interest to our republican
parades.
The Irish-Americans, of Elizabeth, are
actively working for the republican party.
Already they have organized two Blaine
and Logan clubs.
A Vineland farmer has a large and
flourishing field of cotton, and an attempt
will be made to introduce its cultivation
generally in that vicinity.
Mr. Charles Kellogg jr. is erecting a house
on the New Canaan road adjoining the res-
idence of his father, Deacon Kellogg. S.
B. Wilson has the contract.
The South Norwalk Republican was four
years old Saturday. Four years is a short
time in which to rise to the position of
leading paper of that section.
—Mme. Demorest says that the “Sky
Bluing Book” for bluing clothes is perfect,
and who better than Mme. Demorest is
able to judge. For sale by R. P. Beatty,
grocer, Norwalk, Conn.
John Jones, of Wilton, now in his 93d
year, was in town yesterday, looking as
youthful and robust as an ordinary man
of fifty. Mrs. Jones still bright, healthy
and spry, accompanied him.
T. S. Gold, secretary of the Connecticut
Board of Agriculture, has issued circulars
urging farmers to furnish winter fruit,
corn and shelled grain, for the Connec-
ticut exhibit at the New Orleans exhibi-
tion.
-—Go to R. P. Beatty, grocer, Norwalk,
Conn., and get a sample free of the “ Sky
'Bluing Boo ." It has no equal for bluing
clothes. No streaks, no greenish tinge,
and a perfect ultramarine blue. We know,
for we have tried it.
Judge Van Brunt in New York has
decided that telegraph companies never
had a valid right to erect poles in the
streets unless they had compensated the
owners of the premises in front of which
the poles were raised.~
The Bridgeport Farmer is informed
that Company C, Fourth regiment, C. N. G.,
will disband, and that Capt. Parmly has
no time to take care of it. “If this is
true,” says the paper, “it is to be regretted,
for much was expected of this organize.
tion.”
On Thursday pontifical requiem high
mass will be celebrated at the Catholic
cathedral at Hartford by Bishop McMahon
and assistants, for the repose of the soul
of Bishop Galberry, his predecessor. All
the Catholic priests in the diocese have
been invited to attend. ‘ '
Rev. H. S. Barnum and wife, sailed
from Boston, Saturday, for their future
home in Constantinople. Mr. Barnum
will be connected as professor with the
Mission College in that city. If not de-
tained by cholera quarantine they hope to
reach their destination within thirty days.
—Wc consider the “ Sky Bluing Book
a wonderful discovery. Never before has
an ultramariuc bluing been produced that
was sedimentlcss, Now you can have the
beautiful blue of the ball bluings, without
the sediment which spots the clothes.
Get a book from R. P. Beatty, grocer,
Norwalk, Conn., and try it.
Mrs. Hon. Wm. H. Barnum will visit
Norwalk the present week to attend to
putting St. Paul’s rectory in order for the
reception of her daughter, whose arrival
home from EurOpe, with her husband,
Rev. Mr. Clapp, is now soon expected.
Mrs. Barnum will be the guest of mayor
and Mrs.»Smith during a portion of her
stay in Norwalk.
Mr. Edgar .F. Fancher, of this: place,
has the agency for a new industry called
“ Wiley’s Patent Inprovement in Wood
Graining and Ornamental‘Painting." It-
is claimed that by this process any lady
or gentlemen can “grain” a door or panel
after anhonrs’ instruction, and at a cost
of less than ten cents. Mr. Fanchcr will
call and exhibit the work to all who desire.
G. B. Bunncll having leased Peck’s
Opera House, New Haven, for a perman-
ent museum with a novelty company, will
at all times present the greatest wonders
of the age, and the best novelty artists,
forming an attractive, recherche and bril—
liant unique stage performance of two
hours duration, every afternoon and fien-
ing, changing the programme each week,\
catering specially for the amusement of
ladies and children, and such strict disci-
pline and order will be observed that they
may visit the museum without escort or
attendant. Norwalk people visiting New
Haven should not fail to see this “greatest
show on earth.”
While Miss Emily Archer, a sister-in-
law of Mr. Charles Jennings, of South _
Norwalk, was driving a horse belonging
to the letter, on Saturday, the animal took
fright and ran away. He crossedthe rail-
road track near the city depot at a terrific
speed and took the sidewalk in front of
the Mahackemo Hotel. Passing the store
of Banks 85 Snyderthe carriage struck the
iron railing and Miss Archer was thrown
out. She struck against the railing, her
arm was broken and she received several
severe cuts about the face and head. Dr.
Burke was summoned and the lady was
conveyed to one of the hotel rooms.
There her wounds were attended to and
she was taken home in a carriage by
friends. As Miss Archer is an‘invalid the
shock to her is a serious one.
Walnuts are scare.
Chestnut parties are now the rage.
Oysters are very fat and palatable just
now.
Saturday’s rain was a much needed vis-
itation.
Crowds of Norwalkcrs attended the
Danbury fair.
J. N. Wise, of- Birmingham, was in
town Thursday.
E. W. Hayward, of Hartford. was in
town Thursday. '
—Read J. T. Prowitt’s adv. of clearing
out sale of Wall Paper.
—Holland’s Pills are the only reliable
remedy for chills and fever.
The talk about the borough and town
elections hasn’t subsided yet.
“Oistcr stoos" are becoming conspicuous
signs again in some localities.
Bishop Williams has sailed for this
country and will arrive this week.
Annual meeting Baptist Social Union of
Connecticut in Norwich, October 15.
The engagement of one of our popular
and handsome drug clerks is announced.
Postmaster Olmstead was confined to
the house by illness several days last
week.
Mrs. Alfred Jackson is building a neat
little cottage at the rear of her residence
on Union Park.
The state convention of the Connecticut
farmers will be held in Mcrideu this year,
December 18 and 20.
A fast fish train is now being run every
night over the Consolieated road between
Boston and New York.
Voting is going on in Ohio and West
Virginia today. In the morning prepare
to hear something “drap.” ,
The republican senatorial convention for
the 13th district, will meet'at rcpdbliean
headquarters on W'ednesday Oct. 22. Sec
call.
0. E. Wilson and family left town last
Friday for a trip to Niagara Falls and
vicinity. They are expected home to-
morrow.
Rev. William H. Thomas, D. D., of
Leavenworth, Kansas, will occupy the
pulpit of the First Congregational church
next Sabbath.
William H. Vanderbilt has given his
views about the business prospects of the
country, and he thinks a revival will come
after the election but not before.
—-Dr. Holland’s Pills contain neither
quinine, arsenic, or any other dangerous
drug, dan can therefore be taken by per
sons of the most delicate constitution.
——You can let your clothes lie in the
water as long as you wish if you use
“ Spence’s Sky Bluing Book” for‘bluing.
Sold by R. P. Beatty, grocer, Norwalk,
Conn.
The morning train on the Danbury and
Norwalk railroad was delayed over half an
hour at Branchville Saturday, by the train
conveying Forcpaugh’s circus jumping the
track.
Mr. Blaine made his last speech in Ohio
Friday night. ' His journey was a con-
tinued triumph. He has made an army
of friends who will give him their ballots
to-day and in November.
One of the largest orange trees in Florida
(if not the biggest) is in a grove near
Tampa. The trunk is six feet three
inches in circumference and bears from
10,000 to 12,000 oranges every season.
Tuhrsday of this week is the last day
for persons desiring to be made voters to
file their applications. All persons must
be “made,” who have never voted in
Norwalk, although they may have been
voters elsewhere.
Thursday of this week is the last day
for persons desiring to be made voters to
file their applications. All persons must
be “made,” who have never voted in
Norwalk, although they may have been
voters elsewhere.
Thursday of this week is the last day
for persons desiring to be made voters to
file their applications. All persou'must
be “made,” who have never voted in,
Norwalk, although they may have been
voters elsewhere.
An interesting incident connected with
our county fair has just come to our
knowledge. Miss Hattie Nash of West-
port, had two very meritorious oil paint-
ings 'on exhibition and the committee
without knowing they were executed by
the same person, awarded the first and
second premiums for best and second best
paintings to Miss Nash.
The crime .of John Cody, of New
Rochelle, criminal assault on Kate Falz-
man, was particularly brutal, and his sen-
tence of seven years in prison was deemed
light enough. Candidate Governor Cleve-
land’s pardon of this miserable fellow
rouses deep indignation in New Rochelle.
A good many of the pardons issued by
Governor, Cleveland have been to persons
convicted of crimes similar to Cddy’s.—
Utica, (N. Y.) Herald.
“Lotta” played as “Nitouche” to a well
filled house at the Opera House Saturday
evening. Her support was excellent, and
Lotta herself—well, she is always good.
It must be said, however, that “Nitouchc”
is a play in no wise calculated to increase
the popularity of the charming little
actress. In the first place many parts are
decidedly vulgar and liable to shock sen-
sitive ears. Again, it lacks point and
moral, and is little more than a variety
entertainment. As a wholc'the play itself
is not a success. Lotta should stick to
“Little Nell,”'in which she can exhibit her
charming powers in a totally unobjection-
able manner.‘
The Ladies Missionary Societies of
Fairfield county, auxiliary to the New
Haven branch of the Womans Board of
Missions, will hold their annual meeting
in the First Congregational church in
Norwalk, on Thursday, Oct. 16, beginning
at 10 a. m. and 2 p. m. The exercisesare
expected to be of the most interesting
character. Madame Laryah Barakat, a
native of Syria, will be present. She has
a wonderful story, and relates it in a very‘
graphic manner. Other speakers will be
present. Rev. Mr. Anderson takes a special
interest in the woman's branch of the Amer-
ican Foreign, Missiofiary society from the
fact perhaps that his mother was a foun-
der, or at least very active in its organi-
zation. He has promised to be present at
the meeting next Thursday. He will also
attend the Thursday evening lecture and.
prayer meeting. We very warmly recom-
mend everybody to attend both meetings
as we are very sure everybody will feel
amply repaid for doing so. '
Thursday's Bridgeport Standard con-
tains the following:—“Captain E. E.
Tooker, of Darien, came to this port this
morning with the sloop Sarah F. Tooker,
having on board some of the finest oysters
caught since the letter “i” was on. He
was off Point—no—Point at 3 o‘clock
yesterday when the wind freshencd and
the sea. rose, and he saw two boats which
we're overturned. One was an oyster
sloop from Stamford, the other a small
boat loaded with oyster seed. Both were
seeking to land at Five Mile River. The
sloop lowered her gaff, and at that mo-
ment the wind caught the sail with Such
force that the boom was carried into the
water,"as the helm was turned for her to
come into the wind, and the weight of the
water which the slackcned sail scooped,
prevented her righting again. The other
heat shifted her walked with the first
wind whiff and was over in a jiffy. The
situation for both crews was perilous, as
great seas were rolling. The men, how-
ever, Were rescued by friends in boats
which were sailing near. The blow con-
tinued into night, Captain Tucker. says,
and things howled between the hours of
1 and 3 o’clock this morning. The Sarah
F. looks at her bows as if she had done
some wave pounding.”
Gen. Hawley is to speak at Music Hall,
Oct. 24th.
Levi C. I-Ianford audwife left for Wash-
ington this morning.
Hon. E. W. Seymour speaks at the
Opera House Friday evening.
Oliver Doud Byron will furnish fun for
everybody at the Opera House, Saturday
night.
“Across the Continent” Saturday night
at the Opera House. A fine play and fine
acting. -
Linus Weed, formerly a Norw alk mcr-
chant but now of Norfolk, Va., was in
town yesterday.
Mrs. Judge Sidney B. Beardsley and
her daughter, Mrs. Wood, were visiting
in town recently.
President Woolsey resigns as a member
of Yale college corporation on account of
advancing years.
Mr. Sylvester VanHoosear we regret to
learn, is still confined to his room by his
recent severe illness.
—Sonoor. Dams-Fifteen School Desks
for sale dirt cheap. Call on Benj. J. Sturges,
Room 4, GAZETTE building, Norwalk.
Lotta has come and gone, but it cost
Manager Mitchell $175 to find out that
Norwalk people could not appreciate her.
Hon. William W. Eaton said in congress
that protection “has cheapened everything
under God's heaoens that man, women and
children use in this land.”
Gen. N. P. Banks is expected to speak
at Ridgefield, Saturday night. Hon. P. C.
Lounsbury speaks at Winsted, to-morrow
and New Haven, Oct. 23d.
It’s saying little for Norwalk theatre
going people when negro minstrels draw
full houses and “Lotta" causes the local
manager to lose nearly $200.
Mr. Tilden has written his letter at last,
but alas, he makes no illusion to Cleveland.
The venerable sage probably does not
consider him in the presidential race. He
could not have made his contempt for him
more emphatic.
Lotta had the exceptional compliment
paid her Saturday evening of a visit from
ex-Governor and Judge William T. Minor
and daughter, who came from Stamford
to pay their respects to their esteemed
little actress friend.
The fine music at the Opera House last
evening on the occasion of the production
of “The Midnight Marriage,” was produc-
ed by the Wheeler & Wilson orchestra of
Bridgeport, Manager Mitchell having tele-
graphed them to come over.
“Peck’s Bad Boy” will hold forth at the
Opera House next week Thursday even-
ing. All who omitted to see this laugha-
ble farce at South Norwalk, recently,
should not fail to attend it here. Leave
surplus buttons at home or you’ll laugh
’em off.
The twenty-third ,annual sociable of St.
Joseph’s Benevolent Society will be held
at Lockwood’s Hall, Norwalk, on Wed-
nesday evening, Nov. 26, 1884. The
sociables given by this society are always
enjoyable and this coming one will prob-
ably be no exception to the rule.
The Olymphia Association will give
their first grand ball at the Opera House,
Thursday evening of this, week. The
members are working hard to make the
affair a glowing success and promise to
all who attend a most enjoyable evening.
Good music will be furnished and all the
requisites forfurnishing pleasure for those
attending have peen procured. Tickets
admitting gentleman and ladies fifty cents.
At the Opera House last evening by far
the finest play which has appeared here
this season, was greeted by a startling
array of empty benches, there being scarce
a hundred people in the house. Notwi h-
standing this the actors did their best and
played the piece without a “cut” for
which they merit the gratitude of the
audience, small though it was. The play
itself is somewhat handicapped by its
name “A Midnight Marriage” which led
many here to think'jtsome trashy romance
of a trifling order. On the contrary,
however, it proved a powerful and able
drama, supported by a powerful and able
cast. The costumes were simply elegant
and the stage setting unusually fine.
Throughout the cast of more than a dozen
persons there was not one poor actor or
actress, and all the parts were played with
equal] skill and power. William Redmund
as “Casimir” and Mrs. Barry as “Hortense
dc Guise” displayed wonderful care and
fidelity in the portrayal of their respective
parts, as did also the gentleman represent.
ing the “Count dc Arne." In short the
whole cast was excellent, and those who
stayed away from the Opera House last
evening missed a treat.
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A New Furniture Dealer.
Mr. Josnrn B. ELLS, who for more
than thirty years as boy and man, was
connected with this office, has bought out
the Quintard’s Furniture business and
stand near the foot of Mill Hill. He will put
new life and energy in the business and
not only bring up and keep up the stock
of this old and favorably known estab-
lishment to the modern requirements, but
all who deal with Mr. Ells will find him
honesty itself. There will be no roman-
cing and jno fictitious stories and state.
ments made about anything he has to sell
in order to promote a sale. It is a great
pity there is not more of this old fashioned
exact and scrupulous integrity in business,
in the world. We bespeak for Mr. Ems
a liberal share of the public’s favors, when
new furniture is to be purchased or old
to be repaired. Whatever is done by him
will be well done, and fair and honest
dealing will characterize all his business
relations with the public. Give him a call.
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Dancing Academy. ~
Mrs. G. O. Tinsdale, of New York city,
is in town making arrangements for the
opening of a dancing school here this win-
ter. Mrs. T. comes strongly recommended
and already has secured pupils from the
best families. ' She is a cousin of Pro-
fessor Gould well and favorably known
here. This gentleman will not be in
Norwalk this year, Mrs. Treadwell taking
his place. The latter will give her open-
ing lesson at Mrs. N. F. Baird’s school
next week Wednesday at three p. in.
Next month she expects to secure the
Athanteum. The lessons will occur week-
ly. Terms payable on subscribing. Any
further information may be had by ad-
dressing Mrs. G. ,O. 'l‘iusdale 121 West
22d street, New York city.
A Pastor Called.
The venerable First Congregational
church and society of Norwalk, at a full
meeting of its committees appointed for
that purpose and held last night, voted
unanimously to extend a call to Rev. Mr.
Anderson, of Columbus, Ohio, to become
the pastor of . said church. The church
and this whole community, will be more
than fortunate if so able, earnest and elo-
quent a preacher can be secured.
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The Gazette’s Ballot Printing-
In next week’s Guerra we shall devote
a part of our space to the treatment
of a number of malicious lies which are
being industriously circulated with the
evident purpose of injuring our business
concerning a certain split republican
ticket, which appeared on election day.
And we promise the article to be interest-
ing reading to certain political renegades,
at least.
Senatorial Election. .
The special election of a senator for
this, the 13th, district, to fill the vacancy
caused by Mr. Hyatt’s resignation, has
been called by Governor Waller to take
place at the general election, November 4.
Nominations are now in order.
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AnOverworked Administrativenefonncr.
Grover Cleveland, while sherifi of Erie
County, charged for 863 days’ attendance
at court in a single year, from October 1,
1871, to September 80, 1872. He must
have worked ve hard while hewas at
it.—Philadelphia 'all. '
The Danbury fair was immense in its
magnitude rather than its quality. The
most wonderful thing about it_was the
forty/one thousand two hundred and ninety-
three paid admissions! The weather was
admirable. Every day was a golden,
autumnal benediction of atmospheric
beauty and delight. Had our county fair
people had half as agreeable weather, their
exhibition would have resulted far differ-
ently financially, and in the popular
estimation, for the inside show here, far
exceeded in artistic nicities the exhibits
at Danbury. The ladies industrial there
was much larger, but no such work as
the (log wood blooms by Miss J oscphinc
Jennings and pond lillies by Miss Edna
Hoyt were to be seen at Danbury.
deed the most really artistic piece of ladies
decorative work shown at Danbury, was
the thistlcs on Mrs. Wm. Buxton’s
bannerettc, and the oil painted and
decorated crazy quilt of Miss Nina
Comstock, both of which were previously
shown at the county fair. Mrs. James
K. Hyatt and Miss Dora Wilcox, both of
Norwalk, had very attractive specimens
of their beautiful handiwork. The former
in Kensington, arrasene and cruel, the
latter, exquisite oil paintings of pond lillies
on ebonized panels.
The dog-show,was an attractive success.
Capt. Fred Comstock, of the Norwalk
Light, contributed his bird dog “Dan,"
there were others of all breeds from far
and near.
The horse feature was of course on the
most liberal scale and doubtless drew the
major part of the crowd. If there is now
or ever was anything on the earth in the
shape of a “side-show" that they did not
have, we would be glad to hear of it.
The propagating tanks, filled with carp
and the Greeley Artie Expedition exhibits
were genuine attractions. The “skin”
wheel game was not admitted to fleece
the rural innocents as it was here,
although the liberal proprietor is said to
have offered $2,500 for the privilege, and
all intoxicants were designed to have been
excluded, but evidences of the near or
remote presence of John Barleycorn,
were abundant. Allin all, this Danbury
fair has proved ;the largest and most suc-
eessful of any held this year in all New
England.
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Republiccn Baily.
Hon. Joseph L. Barbour, of Hartford,
will speak at the Opera House to-morrow,
Wednesday night. A good meeting may
be expected. Galleries reserved for ladies.
Mr. Barbour has been speaking in New
Jersey and of his address at Trenton,
Wednesday night, the State Gazette says
editorially: “The speech of the Hon.
Joseph L. Barbour, in the Opera House
last evening, was one of the most brilliant
political addresses ever delivered in this
city. It was not onlysolid with argument
and facts, impressive and masterful ora-
tory, and convincing and irresistible logic,
but flashing with gems of eloquence and
wit. It kept the audience in a continuous
state of breathless attention, shouts of
laughter and roars of applause. No can—
did persou could listen to that convincing
presentation of political facts without
acknowledging that every consideration
of patriotism and good sense dictates the
continuance in power of the republican
party. We trust Mr. Barbour may be se-
cured for another speech in this city be-
fore the campaigu closes."
Across the Continent.
Oliver Doud Byron will appear at the
Opera House, on Saturday, in his well
known play, “Across the Continent.”
Mr. Byron has been in Norwalk before and
has never failed to draw crowded houses
and this year will probably be no excep—
tion to the rule. The play is in itself a
thrilling and powerful one and carries
interest from rise tofall of curtain. It
abounds in startling situations giving op-
portunity for fine effects. Mirth and sad-
ness are mixed, the whole rendering one
of the finest plays of the day. Mr. Byron
is supported by Miss Kate Byron who is a
powerful and painstaking actress and
never fails of a warm reception. The
scenic effects are fine, the snow storm, the
fire scene, and the exciting telegraph
scene being realistic and thrilling. Every-
one should go to the Opera House Satur-
day evening and take a trip “Across the
Continent.”
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Correction.
In pagan countries human sacrifices are
wont to signalizc kingly marriages, but in
republican America it is not well to intro;
duce this heathenish practice even on so
important an occasion as the nuptials of
our mature friend, John Jarvis, and we
hasten therefore to correct the error that
crept into our last week’s notice of that
happy event. It is not the bride’s father,
Captain Henry Lamb, but his wife, one of
the most estimable of women and best of
mothers, who is deceased. The error has
developed the singular incident, however,
of the existence of a wide spread impres-
sion that the father was also deceased.
This has grown out of the fact no doubt
that because of increasing years the
captain does not mingle in public as much
now as in former years.
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More Millinery.
Mrs. Wilmot Fawectt elsewhere an-
nounces a special opening of fall and win-
ter millinery to take place at her store on
Water street on Thursday, Friday and
Saturday of this week. She has a large
and well selected stock amongst which
Norwalk ladies will find many good bar-
gains. Don’tJorget the dates.
Mrs. H. Krieger, of South N orwalk, also
announces a new and enlarged stock of
fancy and staple millinery, etc. Her store
under the Mahackemo Hotel contains a
large assortment of fancy goods and other
necessities of a lady’s toilet, which makes
it a very desirable place for trade.
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“xam’zellc” Aimee.
Manager Knapp announces a great card
for next Thursday evening, it being none
less than the world-renowned Aimee in
her play of “Mam’zelle.” Aimee is a star
of the first magnitude and the Troy Times
but voices popular sentiment when it says:
Aimee in English comedy is a novelty‘ and,
while it is a universally conceded tact t at the
bewitching actress stands unequalled 'in the
several parts she has so successfully imperso-
nated for years past, the audience assembled
at the o era house last evening was un repar-
ed for t e agreeable cu rise with whic it was
treated by the dashin arisian’s clever acting‘
in a language other t on her own. This was
Aimee’s second appearance in English comedy
but every word was clearly enunciated and un-
derstood, and there was just enough of foreign
accent to her pronunciation to ad interest to
the part and to the impersonator. Every move
of the body. every suture was graceful, while
her dancing was 9 height of artistic skill-
The company supporting “Mam’zelle” is excel.
lent, and the play itself is ingenious,
.M
A Novel Book.
Miss Esther L. Smith, of Hartford,
whose former residence in Norwalk and
whose artistic work is well known to
many prominent citizens of Norwalk, has
recently added new laurels to her well
deserved fame, by furnishing several very-
unique art sketches to illustrate the novel
book tittled, “Wheels and Whims.” The
story is that of the trip of four ladies down
the Connecticut River on tricycles. The
Literary World of August 9th says of book
and sketches :
“Not the least attractive feature of this
bright and entertaining story is the series ,
of home-made sketches with which it is
illustrated. They are not shop-work, but
come from the same fun-loving nature as
the book itself. Whoever the authors are,
of book and pictures, they have done well
with a pleasant subject."
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Notice to Advertisers.
From and after to-day changes in ad-
vertisements now running in the Gum-rs
must be handed in at the office by Satur-
difi morning of each week. Unless this
is done advertisements cannot be changed
till the following week. New advertise-
ments’will be received up to 11 a. m., on
Tuesday of each week.
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The safety of the democracy. requires
he defeat of Grover Cleveland—New
,ork Sun. '
In- .
The public have been left no room for
doubt as to the Grand Army Fair having
been a social success, and there will be no
little pleasure caused by the fact that it
was also a flattering financial success, the
net amount cleared being between five
and eight hundred dollars. This result is
a fitting reward to the strenuous efforts
made by the individual members of the
post. aided by the kind labors of their
lady friends. Everyone connected with
the affair worked hard, and they can but .
feel proud of the success of the measure.
The hall was filled to overflowing on
.each evening and it was hard work en-
gineering one’s way to the various points
of interest in the building. Young ladies
soliciting chances in this, that and t’other,
were busy everywhere, and were unusual-
ly successful. It seemed as if everyone
tried their luck, and the small change
poured into the coffers of the fair like rain
into a cistern. In the voting for the fire-
man’s badge seemed to center the greatest
interest, the contestants being Messrs. A.
A. Chinnery, jr., and J .'T. Prowitt. The
friends of these two gentlemen worked
like beavers and the vote polled for each
was heavy. Considerable interest was
also manifested in the inkstand
for the most popular clergyman. This,
the parishioners of the Rev. Father Slocum
succeeded in carrying off, Rev. S. B. S.
Bissell being second, with Rev. H. S.
Clapp a close third. Mr. A. A. Chinery,
jr., succeeded in carrying off the fireman’s
badge, the announcement of which was
received with applause. Mr. Chinery
mounted the stage and though greatly
embarassed thanked his friends for their
efforts in his behalf.
The prizes which were announced on
the last evening were as follows :—
rnxzas on season ncxsrs.
Portable range, C. D. Cleveland; china
tea set, Dr. W. C. Glines; suit of clothes,
Smith; extension lounge, J. S. Gilmore;
barrel flour, David Sheehan; box David’s
soap, Austin Cockefur; ton of coal, Geo.
H. Olmstead; fruit picture, Mrs. James
Schofield; order for pair of ladies’ shoes,
Mrs. Dr. John Hill; order for gent’s hat,
Mrs. A. Cole; trunk, E. M. Merritt; toilet
cushion, Charles Wheeler; Guerra 1 year,
Miss Addie Hyatt ; carving knife and fork,
Miss Minnie Schofield; order for $5 worth
of groceries, Mrs. W. J. Gorham ; shaving
cup and brush, James Toner; 3 cabinet
photos, Frank Street; barrel of potatoes,
Ca tain J. P. Hanford; 5 lbs. of tea, H.
P. rice.
rmzss DRAWN BY CHANCE.
, Fancy cake pyramid, A. R. Malkin ;
pants pattern unmade, F. Pierce; Roger’s
‘
and making, Jarvis Kellogg; tea sett,
Farron Betts; pair blankets, J. Burr
Betts; plush album, John Beers; gent’s
dressing case, F. McKeon, jr.; flower bas-
ket and scarf pin, Harry H. Hall; atcnt
rocker, Theo. Brush; revolver, ictor
Selleck ; fur mat, Chris E. Miller; hanging
lamp, 0. H. Gehrnan; ants pattern and
makinu, J. H. Kinney; ebster’s diction-
ary, Jas. T. Hubbell; Wheeler &. Wilson
No. 8 sewing machine, Geo. H. Raymond;
inkstand, G. Gerrish; black silk, 16 yards,
Miss C. J. Hatch.
rnizss DRAWN Br euassxxe.
Weight of stick of candy. won by J. L.
Ambler, weight 5 lbs. 7 oz.; guess 5lbs.
8 oz. Pins in cushion, won by Edward
B. Taylor, number 653; guess, 653.
There were no hitches in the programme
and everything passed off smoothly. The
Grand Army have every reason to con-
gratulate themselves upon the success of
their efforts.
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Propeller City of Norwalk.
The fall business for freight seems to be
greatly increasing if the quantities of mis-
cellaneous goods brought up from New
York by the propeller “City of N orwalk”
are any indications. Fair week the boat
was loaded with articles for that exhibition,
and was hardly able to accommodate the
unprecedented rush of business. The
owners report having done a very large
business during September and, in event
of its continuing, are contemplating the
putting on another of boat to accommodate
the increased traffic. The “City of Nor-
walk” has made very regular trips all
summer, Captain Peck not having lost a
trip since they began the daily arrange-
ment which, by the way, was deemed
impossible by the old company on account
of the boat having to depend on the tides
to reach Norwalk dock. The managers
of the line seem to be seizing every oppor—
tunity to serve the public, and their efforts
are being appreciated.
A Beer Barrier.
It is reported the railroad commissioners
will order the Consolidated road to erect a
fence on the east side of the track in front
of the South Norwalk depOt. There are
a number of liquor saloons close by the
track on that side, and people are in the
habit of going into the saloons while wait-
ing for trains, and when these stop at the
depot, run out to jump on. often doing so
after trains have started. Several persons
have been killed near that point. The
fence, if put up as proposed, four feet
high, will cause the liquor men to howl,
as their patrons cannot easily scale it, and
to et a drink they will have to travel up
Main street on one side and down the
the other, a distance of over 500 feet.
Should the fence be erected it will be the
biggest joke of the season—on the liquor
men, who are dreadfully worried, and
fear the report may have basis of truth.
Some satirical sympathizers have suggest-
ed that the saloon men crect pipes similar
to locomotive watering pipes, one end to
be in a beer barrel—the other reaching
down on the track side for enough to
catch the mouths of hasty drinkers.
Should holes for passing change be cut in
the fence, it is then ht the proposed barrier
will not cause muc 1 suffering or greatly
interfere with the channels of trade. The
action_of the commissioners and response
of the company is awaited with interest.—
Bridgeport Standard. -
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A Fortune for the Cunninghams.
The sum of $75,000 awaits the proper
members of the Cunningham family.
John P. Jane, the old claim lawyer of 7
Murray street, advertises for information
about Bridaet, Mary, Catharine, Ellen,
Alicia and Margaret Cunningham, who
emigrated to America from the, county of
Waterford. “I have been duly authorized
to find the claimants for this property,”
Mr. Jayne said. “Bridget Cunningham,
daughter of John Cunningham, left her
father’s home in 1854 in company with a
young sailor, who assumed the name of
A. Pinn, althou h his real name was P.
McDonnell. e understand that he
married Bridget in Liverpool and lived
there several years. Two children were
born to them, but the died when young.
In 1858 Piun deserte his wife and sailed
for the West Indies. He was lost over-
board-in the China Sea in 1865. Bridget
emi ated in‘ 1859 to Australia, after
war ing a year as abarmaid in Liverpool,
and went into the sheep raising business.
She made a fortune,and died a year ago
without leaving husband or children.
Another sister named Cora was married
to a Mr. Jenkins and had three children.
Those children are entitled to their
mother’s share of the estate of Bridget
with their six aunts. Whether any sons
are living I cannot say. Families of the
name in Connecticut are said to be rela-
tives."—N. Y. Sun. .
i
The Ansonia Sentinel prints this:
The néxt time you want to make an
illumination on the street without much
expense do in this way; Get a couple of
empty flour barrels, cut draft holes at the
bottom, and fill half full of. “excelsior”
(a cheap material used for packing furn-
iture and other goods) and saturate with,
say, apint or a uart of kerosene just
before li hting. his will make a b aze
that ' last during the passage of. the
largest processions, and will splendidly
light a be whole neighborhood. If you
choos o throw in a little “red fire”
powder, occasionally, on can vary the
performance satisfactorily. Waste paper,
packed loosely, answers very well in
place of the “cxcelsior.” P. S.—-This in-
formation is intended exclusively for re-
publicans. ~
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The Drieot of September-c.
The September rainfall in this vicinity
has been as follows in the last fourteen
Mr. George W. Cram informs us that
during the month there were twenty-six
working days, every hour, of which was
so free from storm that his gang of out-
door workmen did not lose a minute of
time; a thing unprecedented within his
be essied till I tell you of the
occurred-here yesterday and set nits. Afore
noon Jack kommeuced to scour up the tin
Hendrix missions. Du
much stir was notist the whisky bottles was
arranged, and the l
times it looked Bile—y around, buts. visit from
now fully su
Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Burr, of Nyack, N.
Y., are visiting at theirold home.
Capt. John F. Bulklcy discharged a
cargo of coal atFilley’s foundry last week.
Misses Martha and Eliza Renoud, of
New Rochelle, are visiting Mr. Jarvis
Reuoud. .
The Greens Farms Farmers’ Club met at
the residence of Wm. J. Jennings, on
Monday evening. ._
Anumber of persons in this place are
taking advantage of the continued dry
weather to dig wells.
The Blaine and Logan club have ac-
cepted an invitation to participate in a
parade at Milford, on Friday evening.
A large numberfrom this place attended
the Danbury fair during the past week.
The exhibition is _very highly spoken of,
and they say the crowd was simply im-
mensc.
John T. Doyle, Esq., chief clerk and
stenographcr to the civil service commis-
sionarrived home on Saturday and will
spend his vacation with his uncle Judge
Birdsall.
Mr. Samuel Mills, (“Uncle Sammy”)
had his pocket picked at the Danbury fair
last Friday, of his pocket book‘, containing
one hundred dollars. The loss to him is
a severe one.
The new church is beginning to assume
a very fine appearance. The roof is nearly
and perhaps by this time entirely slated
and the brick walls of the spire nearly
finished. The question now being discuss-
cd is whether a chime ofbclls shall be placed
in the new edifice or not.
The Board of School Visitors at a re-
cent meeting voted to furnish the books
required in the public schools, and ap-
pointed Talcott Hall as their agent to
handle the books.
MissL.Collins;photographalbum,Sydney procured at special rates, and furnished
ata trifling advance to pay expense of
freight, etc.
The books will be
On Thursday evening a company of
relatives and friends assembled at the
residence of Mr. McKay to witness the
marriage of Mr. Samuel E. Banks to Miss
Mamie McKay. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. Mr. Tattle. The wedding
presents were numerous and costly, among
them many useful articles.
The time for entering names on the list
‘to be made” by the registrars, expires on
Thursday of this week, at five o’clock.
By a misunderstanding it has been re-
statue, Mrs. C. M. Littcll; pants pattern ported that names could be put on the list
on Friday, but Thursday is the last day.
Do not fail to see that your name is on, if
you have just become of age, or moved
nto town.
Chief Engineer John S. Jones of this
place, visited Nyack, last \Veducsday on
the occasion of a firemans parade or that
place, as the guest of Chief Engineer
Gerdiner, of Bridgeport. A company of
twelve men from the Bridgeport Fire
Department, commanded by Capt. Birdsall
preceded by the Howe Band, acted as es-
cort to Chief Gerdiner and his guest.
Last Saturday morning as Ebenezer
Baker, a young man employed by Judge
S. B. Sherwood, of Greens Farms, was
about to start with the oxen and cart for
a load of apples, while attempting to get
upon the tongue of the cart, the exen
started and threw him to the ground, the
cart passing over his body, breaking one
rib and otherwise severely injuring him.
The uniforms for the Blaine and Logan
Club arrived last week, and the boys were
out for the first time. on Thursday even-
ing, and presented a fine appearance.
After a short march through the principal
streets of the village, they repaired to
National Hall and listened to a stirring
address by General James H. Warwick,
of New York, who gave a history of the
“Mulligan” letters and of the transactions
about which they were written.
On Monday night after the result of the
election was announced, the saloon keep-
ers cclebrated their victory ('2) by hiring
the Westport Band. After a number of
selections had been rendered in the street
the members were invited into one of the
saloons to play.
to go, for which, at a subsequent meeting
of the band, they were expelled.
think the respectable part of the commun-
ity will sustain the action of the expelled
members.
Three, however, refused
We
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WILTON.
Mrs. Penficld and family returned to the
city last week.
Mrs. Forster, of Brooklyn, is visiting at
Mr. Bloomer’s, Belden Hill.
Miss Grace Hyde ended her visit at Mr.
Edward Olmstead’s, Monday.
Miss Kitty Sturgcs has been spending a
week with friends in New York.
Miss Lottie Morgan is home from Akron,
Ohio, on a short visit to her parents.
The Rev. Moss Mcrwin, of Valparaiso,
is visiting his brother, Mr. A. W. Merwiu.
Miss Broadwcll, a sister of the late rec-
tor of St. Matthew’s, is visiting at Dr.
Huntington’s.
The Rev. Mr. Upson supplied the
Congregational pulpit Sunday. It is re-
ported that a call to the pastorate will be
extended to him soon.
Quite a number of our towns people
went to the Danbury fair. Mr. B. Gilbert
was unfortunate enough
pocketbook stolen. Two others, ladies,
are reported to have met with a similar
misfortune.
to have his
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Communicated.
Irvn MILE ltivxa, 1 o’clock a.m., Oct. 12th.
Ma. Emma :-My mind is agtated and hunt
ate time which
ales and mugs and even used sum sope on
them lager glasses to be used in the evenin’ on
account of the gatherin’ of the Cleveland and
rin’ the p.m. of the day
ager kasks all fixed. At
the committee from South Norwalk satisfied
our party that all was workin’ good, and that
doubtless, many of the elite of the unterrificd
democracy -would be here, and Jack would
have a
down w on sum firin’ of guns aroused the hull
community, but nobody node the cause of it
till sum one leskt it outthat Tooker had started
from Darien, and Gene, Dick, Tom, Jim and
the gineral had started from South Norwalk,
and the burden on the knrs caused the earth to
shak. But we winded our way with the multi-
tude to the ‘depot to meet the ’stin 'shed
guest. Share out they cum ; “from
one from New Haven, and 27 from Darien, led
by one tucker. We say l-Jdaadvisediy, for the
captain of his host had to be led, not being able
to stand by himself. The line was formed,
headed by the band, and those who could walk
marched to the place provided by Jack and his
companions handy to his saloon. They was
hollerip’, shoutiu‘i
“very iun y an
drinkin’. gr
ther Iuteuants was
what to so. , and when all was reddy James
up eared such on the gmeral, J not and Dick
{0 erin’. I can’t tell you what he said they
was so much shoutin’, only! heard the speaker
say that Cleveland would be ’locted sure, ’cause
Atwater, late first-class policeman of South
Norwalk and a good honorable, virtuous man,
had left his 8600 position to go on cost a little
way to vote for Cleveland. To this the gineral
and Jim Dick, Gene, Jack and Byle said amen,
and the band plade. The excitement was now
grate, the meetin’ was closed, the folks had
hung the banner-find grate was the joy thereat
Most of um now \vended their way to
respects to Jack and the rush was grate.
whole party were “very hungry
may well behave, very thirsty ’ a
to enjoy Jack’s hospitality.
to say that unlike the condition of things when
the “B0 s in Blue” was . here when the
00d trade. Things was quiet till sun
orwalk,
r
and, as many of them was
thirsty,” some considerable
.l.‘he grate general and mayor with
usy tellin’ the speaker
iii
and, as you
, nd all seemed
I must not forget
“.S’entine ” said Jack was short of hel , he was
plied—aided in his aborious
handling of w why and lager by Bates, tucker
and many of the lesser h hts, who not only~
enjoyed it, but participate , even the face of a
temperance editor was conspicuous in the
crowd, The time for partin’ came, and with
many r etc the crowd left the whisky bottles
many being too obhvious to know much. an
able only to cheer for Cleveland, virtue and
years, including 1884 i“ ‘ reform. _
Inches. Inches. ’Twas a grate day and wont be soon forget.
1871 - - 2.13 1878 - . 3.20 Yours truly. . Bowu'ron.
1872 - - - 8.441879 - - - 1.45 . o
1373 - ~ 2 51 1830 - - 2.26 Mulligan letters Not Worth a Penny.
1874 - - - 3:} iggl - ‘ ' 11%? CANTON, October 9th.—Mr. Blaine said
:33: _ - . ‘ _ 5:24 1888 _ ‘ _ ' _ 3‘57 fisterday that the assertion of Warren
1377 - - 1.33 1881. . - :15 sher that he (Blaine) had offered a sum
of money for the “Mulligan Letters” was
utterly untrue. t was a mere malicious
invention. Mr. Blaine added that there
was never-a time when he would have
paid a single penny for the letters, though
he always maintained it was a gross in-
vasion on his private rights that the let-
A Chwtnut Standing Desk. Apply at
11118 OFFICE.
FOR SALE.
MILCH COW.
Address Box 421, '
as-tt Norwalk, Conn.
For Sale.
cash. Enquire at this office.
ADOUBLE BARRELLED RIFLE made by John
Blissett, London. Will be sold cheap for
For Rent.
F
rom Oct. 1st, next, a very de-
"James’ Block.”
tf F. ST. JOHN LOCKWOOD.
SALESMEN WANTED!
To sell first-class fruit and Ornamental
Trees, Shrubs, Roses, Clematis, Grape
Vine, etc. Permanent Employment. Good
salary. Address, giving age and refer-
ences to business men.
J. M. EDWARDS,
Nurserymen, _Roehester, N. Y.
Given AWay,
GAY’S Encyclgpedla and Self Educator, Gay’s
Standard istory of the Word’s Great
Nations, the Yale Library of Famous Poets,
Family Bibles, Photograph Albums, die. to any
person etting up clubs or the same. old for
cash or nstallment. For circulars and special in-
formation address
JAMES H. DODDS
Room 6, Gas Building,
New Haven. Conn.
“21
FOR THE BEST
Photographs
GO TO -
BLACKMAN’S
No. 11 Main St. Norwalk, Conn.
JOHN S. ATKINSON,
Manufacturer of and Dealer in Harness, Trunks,
Bags, Blankets.thlps Lap Robes and
ener
HORSE FURNISHINO GOODS.
Harness Trunks and Bags Re sired at
Low Prices, arid at a short nliuce.
Cor. Fairfield Avenue and Middle Street,
Sim-11* BRIDGEPOR'I‘, CONN.
TH‘el‘RUNW
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PEBElfWgEéé/PABTEMSE‘
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A. Dickerman 85 Son,
SO. NORWALK, CONN.
6m42
James Estuary & Oo.
Invite the attention of out-of-
town buyers to their large and
attractive stock of Rich Silks,
Velvets, Plushcs, Dress Goods,
Laces, India Shawls, Hosiery,
Gloves, Upholstery Goods, Suits,
Wraps, Housekeeping Goods,
350., &e.
We have in all our Depart-
ments at full line of Goods, from
medium-priced, to the finest
imported.
Correspondence from House-
keepers resident in any part of
the United States receive prompt
attention.
orders by Mail or Express
filled without delay.
Broadway and 11th Street,
New York.
llonnell’s Lamps
And ulrners
Gives the greatest light with least
trouble of any burner yet on
the market. Try them
and be convinced.
For sale at
J. SPENCER’S.
3 MAIN STREET,
Where you will find the largest
and best selected stock of
JEWELRY, WATOHES,
SILVER all PLATED WARE, -
Diamonds, Etc.
One of Wood’s Best
QRGANS
For Sale’Cheap,
’-
lmowledge or experience.
ters should be hawked about and pub-
lished. - ,
sirable suite of apartments in
FALLEWINTER
TH
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0',
Have placed on their tables the largest and best assorted
Stock of Clothing for Men, Boys and Children ever of-
ered for sale in N orwalk, and at lower prices than
ever before known to the trade of this town.
We have selected our cloth and made and trimmed our
, Clothing this ‘year with special care to make it
a al in All Rosnoctslo Custom Work.
We ask Particular Attention to our
Fine Worsted and Cork Screw Suits,
In all varieties of color and prices.
WE MAKE OUR OWN CLOTHING
And pay no profit to the Jobber.
Children’s Suits from
Boy’s “
Men’s
MEN’S Ellll ill-WOOL Pills, 52.
Our Stock of
$2 to $10
4 to 15
6 to 30
H
GENTS’, UNDERWEAR
Is Unusually Large, Embracing all Grades & Prices.
Attentton is called to our
500t. SHIRT AND DRAWERS‘
Which we claim to be the best in town for the money.
Scarlet Shirts and Drawers,5[] ctsjfl $4 Oflt‘ll.
Headquarters for Horse Blankets.
NEW HEMPE E TWO STRAP BLANKETS OIOO GOES.
SQUARE BLANKETS, from $1.50 to $12.
We would call Particular Attention to our $2 Square
Blankets, weighing4l pounds, wich we claim CAN-
NOT BE MATCHED IN THE COUNTY.
trofm & Knaou’s Celebrated Hats,
In the Latest Styles.
1
moans AND 'l‘itAVllLthl altos.
EOMSIOOK Booms,
moms Boone
soon NORWILK.
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45 MAIN STRE
NORWALK.
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