NORWALK GAZEi‘iia
Ullie Alrei‘slrom is in New Britain this
Tuesday, March 9, 1886.
Lent begins to-morrow.
-—Huyler’s Bon Boos and Chocolates at
DcKlyn’s.
James Cousins is looking after his in.
terests in Florida. '
-—5,000 yards Merrimac Pilnts at 5 (253.,
at Scofield & Hoy‘t’s, Saturday.
_ If you want bar-glans, don’t fall to go ,to
the Gunning auction, Thursday. ‘
The Second M. E. Church pews are to
be sold on Monday, 22d inst. '
Mrs. Benjamin Baraclough of this town
is sick at her daughter’s in Brooklyn.
Dr. C. H. Kepdall’s announcement of
dentistry appeals in this issue. Read it.
John Whiteman, of South Norwalk,
died last Monday, of Bright‘s disease, at
the age of 72.
The beau bake of Douglass Fowler Post
in South Norwalk last Monday night was
an enjoyable affair.
John Drescher, of South Norwnlk, was
married last Monday to: Miss Hannah
Bollman, of Connellsville.
A Darien cow, owned by Mrs. Caroline
Stevens, is four years and ten months old,
and has given birth to nine calves.
Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Watkins celebrated
their wooden wedding anniversary last
Monday evening in South Norwalk.
St. John’s Lodged“. and A. M., will
work the third degree at a special com-
munication on Thursday evening next.
The site of the late lamented skating rink
is to be utilized, so saith report, as build—
ing lots by H. P. Price and Horace L.
Hubbell.
CompanicsD and F will leave South
Norwalk for Stamford at 6:55, Thursday
night, to participate in a battalion drill
with Co. C.
The Phoenix engine, Hope hose, and
Pioneer hook and ladder companies have
each been presented with $25, byMr.
George Gregory "
Several young ladies at the Pioneer
hook and ladder company’s ball had their
“hair cut boy fashion.” John Wade‘s note
book shows the. figures.
—The life business of the "Travelers
Insurance Company,” of Hartford. is in-
creasing faster than that of almost any
other company in existence.
-—$343,000 was paid in 1884, for claims
under the life policies of the TRAVELERS,
of Hartford, Conn., and $1,290,000 to life
and accident claimants together.
These are the newly elected oflicers of
the Norwalk Hat Makers’ association :—
President, John Blake; vice president,
Edward Mathews; secretary, James Tully;
treasurer, Homer Rockwell.
The Salvation army barracks was closed
last Monday night and the whole hallelu-
jah battalion went to Stamford, glory fit—
tist and all, to give the devil a Dutch
Whirl in that sprightly town.
The Bridgeport council, National Provi-
dent Union, will give au entertainment
next Tuesday evening, similar to that
givena few weeks ago, by the Nor 'alk
Security council, of the same order.
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Lawton of Chestnut
St. City have just commenced keeping
“ boarders.” The first arrival was at 5
o’clock last Sunday morning, and is an 81b
boy—~all as well as could be expected.
The Standard thinks that after all bills
are settled, the net proceeds of the recent
grand charity ball given by the Field and
Stafi' of the 4th Regiment, may be suffic-
iently large to purchase a box of porous
plasters for the hospital. '
The ladies of the First Baptist church
announce in our advertising columns an
oyster supper with musical and literary
exercises to be given at the Atheiizeum
next week Thursday evening. Read their
advertisement and make a note of time
and place.
The hand of affliction is laid heavily on
our friend T. W. Wood, of the Bridgeport
Post. He has just lost his only remaining
child, a. son, with diphtheria. This is the
third child he has lost within three months
with the same dread disease, and leaves
him childless.
Chief Engineer McGowan has been laid
up since the fire at. the South Norwalk
Hat Co.’s factory. When the roof fell in
he jumped away, and drove a nail into his
right shin, which kept him confined to the
house till yesterday. He is still unable to
attend to his work—Sentinel.
Ten new stalls are to be built in the
southwestern portion of the fair grounds
of the Fair-field County Agricultural soci-
ety in the rear of the old stables, and
twelve of the officers will each build a
private stall for the use of their own turn-
outs, to be kept locked if they so choose.
Rev. Mr. Osman, the sanctimOnious
rape fiend of the North Stamford Congre-
gational church, who is serving sentence
' of eighteen months in prison, will soon be
liberated. Our esteemed contemporary,
the New Canaan Messenger, "bitterly de-
nounces the “hypocrite and villain,” and
calls his offense “9. most horrious crime.”
Mr. B. Colin, until recently a resident
of Norwalk, was married on Saturday,
February 27, to Miss Sarah D. Peck,
better known as Mrs. J. F. Raymond, in
Cheshire. The newly married pair went
immediately to New York on a wedding
tour. Their new home is in Syiacuse,
where Mr. Colin has purchased a fashion-
able tailoring establishment.
—-Novelties in Chocolates at DeKlyn’s
An] immense rock weighing several
tons tumbled down the steep bank on the
east side of the track between Georgetown
and Sanfords Wednesday afternoon, and
stopped so close to the track that Conduc-
tor Smith’s train going north had to leave
the Springfield car, which was too wide
to “clear,” on the south side. The rock
was blasted to pieces and removed.
A smoke house belonging to Mr. Wm.
A. FolvVell, on Fair street, took fire last
Saturday afternoon and was destroyed, as
well as a large number of hams which
were being smoked for Romson Brothers
and others, besides setting fire to a hen-
nery adjoining. The fire alarm was
Bounded and a number of firemen respond-
ed and quickly extinguished the flames.
——Look out for bfg bargains in Muslin
Underwear, Scofield & Hoyt’s, Saturday.
Passengers on the Sunday evening train
going south on the D. d: N. R. R. last Sun-
day were startled , by a sudden jolt, and a
whistle for “down brakes” while the
train Was about midway betwoen Bethel
and Bedding. The train stopped and all
hands rushed forward to find that the
damper rod running through the fire box
had become loosenedat on e end and was
twisted up like a corkscrew. [The I engin-
eer disconnected and removed it and no
great damage was done, but the result
might have been otherwise but for the
prompt stopping of the train.
~Novelties in Chocolates at DeKlyn’s.
The second concert of the Beethoven
Trio-Club will be givenin the Opera House
this evening, and should be largely attend-
ed. Among the artists to appear is Mrs.
Blanche Stone—Barton, of whom the Boa-
ton Herald says :—“The finish and delica-
cy with which she handles her sweet, pure
voice evidences the most thorough training
and the instinct of the genuine artist.
The florid and difficult music of Rossini
exhibited her powers in all their flexibili-
tics to the best advantage, and won for
her heartiest demonstrations of satisfac-
tioh. She sang the second time on a recall
and later in the evening several simpler
pieces with fine effect” Messrs. Hall,
Hermann and Hartdcgen will also contrib-
ute to the pleasure of the concert. Tick-
ets are selling at an encouraging rate, and
the managers hope to come out of this
concert without great pecuniary loss.
week.
Mr. Frank H. Ruscoe is visiting in
Washington, D. C.
The loss from the recent fire in Slam-
ford is said to be $3,500.
—Spccial sale of Muslin Underwear at
Scof‘leld & Hoyt’s next Saturday.
Claire Scott had a successful week in
the Danbury Opera House last week.
Rev. C. A. Beard occupied the pulpit
of the city Congregational church Sunday
evening.
Bridgeport had sixty-two deaths during
February, and a most paralyzing case of
fright from countyphobia.
Mr. James T. Johnson, of Stamford,
succeeds Z. Lawrence as freight agent for
the steamboat company—zidvomta.
On Thursday evening of next week the
Union Mission (colored) church will have
a donation supper in Lockwood‘s Hall.
Apropos of the late blustering weather
the Winsted Press remarks: “Ye who
have steers to shed, prepare to shed them
now."
Progressive whist parties continue to
grow in popularity, and the number of
local expert progressive whist-leis is in-
creasing.- ‘ -
Miss Mary Foster, daughter of Henry
Foster of N orwalk, who died in the Mid-
dletown asylum, was buried here last
Wednesday.
Ullie Akerstrom had packed houses
every evening last week excepting Monday.
Hundreds were turned away unable to
gain admission.
TheBridgcport polo club has disbanded
and reorganized and actually won a. game
from the Springfields. Bridgeport‘s star
and spirits are rising.
Among the claims paid within the past
two weeks in this vicinity by the Metro—
politan Life Insurance company is that of
James McNamara, of Norwalk, $106.
Anton Gerstenmeyer was married in
Danbury last week to Frederick Muts-
chlir. - W’c don’tknow which is the bride,
but presume it is either one or the other.
Riley Phillips, the engineer, who was
injured in the Pcllhamvillc accident, will
not be able to resume wgrk for some time
owing to partial paralysis of one of his
hips.
A young lover in New Preston, while
indulging in a kissing match Ewith his
sweetheart‘ on a repent Sunday night,
bore,on so hard that he broke some of his
false teeth 011‘.
Edward Willis was arrested in Bridge-
port Wednesday morning. Hc had about
fifty pounds of lead pipe in his possession
which lie is believed to have stolen in
Norwal k .—-I’ost.
The N cw. York Mail and Express speaks
of C. W. Kundson, the artist, of N orwalk,
Conn. as being among the throng of con-
noisseurs present at the Morgan art sale
in that city last week.
Editor Pulitzer, of the New York World,
is desirious of summering in Litclifield,
and wants to get quarters large enough to
hold the president and his cabinet as his
guests—Ansonia Sentinel.
On a recent stormy night Wallace Bruce
lectured in Litchfield on “Native Mettle,"
a quality so rare in that towmthat he
spoke to a lot of empty benches, owing to
the “inclemeney of the weather."
Mrs. Phillips of Cromwell, mother of
Engineer Riley Rhillips of the New York
road, recently coughed up a chicken bone
which she swallowed twenty years ago,
and is now rapidly recovering from what
was believed to be fatal consumption.—
Bridgeport Post.
Joshua F. Jacobs, who died in Canaan
a few days ago at the age of 87, was
always a studious reader and kept well
posted on events in this country and
abroad, yet he never voted in his life, and
nothing could induce him to cast a ballot,
either town, state or national.
Mr. George Gregory, whose livery stable
was burned out last week desires us to
state that he can furnish his customers
with horses, carriages, etc., and that his
office will be for the present at the office
of W. E. Quintard, where he can be com-
municated with by telephone.
- W. B. Hall & Co. of Bridgeport have
purchased at a great reduction the entire
stock of E. Birdsey Jr. and also a smaller
jobbiug stoek of a Boston party. These
stocks were purchased so low that the ’
Messrs. W. B. Hall 8.7 Co. can offer great
inducements to their customers, who will
not be slow to take advantage of the op-
portunity afforded by these recent whole-
sale purchases.
Of the large pair of cattle purchased by
H. W. Mitchell, of Norwalk, from J. M.
Ferris, of Stamford, the Advocate says:—
“Stainfordbutchers, it is said, were afraid
to tackle them, they were so heavy, but
Norwalk’s ambition has been so stirred up
of late} that she seems equal to any ex-
travagance of enterprise, from capturing
the County Court House to absorbing the
largest pair of cattle the county has ever
produced.” '
MessrsSturges .33 Mitchell have sold the
Harlem place on High street toGeorgc S.
Partrick; consideration $7,200, also the
O. T. Earle place on West avenue to Chas.
'A. Acton, of New York; consideration
$12,500; also {he Joseph Andrews farm
at Weston, to Augustus Buckley consid-
eration $5,000; also the Augustus Buckley
brick residence on Center Ave. to A. Coley;
consideration $4,000.
Matthew Farrell of Bridgeport, who was
supposed to be among the Idlewild’s vic-
tim's, has turned up alive. The tenth man
is now believed to have been E. W. Os-
born of Niagara Falls. If the men were
rescued by a vessel bound east, the strong
northerly galcs would blow the craft far
off her course after passing through the
Race. The vessel might have had to send
beyond the gulf stream and hope may be
kept alive for several .days yet.-Sentinel.
—-Huvler’s delicious Candy at DeKlyn’s
One of our readers has left on our table
a copy of the Farmers Journal printed in
Danbury in 1800 by Nichols & Rowe. it
is a four column folio, well preserved, and
contains several Norwalk advertisements,
among their. being the announcement of
Robert Cameron, curricr, “near the
church, in the houfe that Samuel Fair-
child formilg/ occupied.” ,Phineas Hill,
grave stone maker, “Norwalk, [Old Well,]"
assures “thofc people who Wifh to per-
petuate the memory of their deceafcd
friends” that he will “supply them with
monuments immediately after the receipt
of their infcriptions on reasonable terms,”
and a postscript to his grave stone adver-
tisement informs the public that he “wifhes
to contract for a quintity of cider for
which cafh will be given." A mercantile
firm “at the red store above the meet
houfe” has “superfine and low priced
broad cloths, St.Croix rum and molasses
of the best quality, gin and brandy and
china and glass ware,” and issues a call
for a “number of journeymen hatters for
which good encouragement will be given,
and a number of bushels of fliag bark
walnuts.” The same issue contains a
proclamation by President John Adams,
“discontinuing the reftraints and prohibi-
tions” imposed by an act of congress in
respect to the commercial intercourse of
the United States with “the ifland of
Hifpaniola” as a “dependence of the
French republic."
old, and the speech of Gov. Jonathan
Trumbull at the opening of the Connecti-
cut-legislature in New Haven, October9th,
1800, in which occurs this philosophical
obscrvation:——“The hafty adoption and,
_. Huyler’s delicious Candy at DcKlyn’s _
The paper contains
foreign “news" from one to three months
“NOR WALK GAZETTE, TUESDAYHMARCH 9, 1886.
! DeKlvn’s.
f" The last of tlic Athcnzeum sociables was
1 held last night.
i Lawyer Rose is spending a couple of
i, days in New York city.
Work on the frame for the steeple of St.
:‘ Mary’s church has been begun.
3 Two Psalms—Sam Jones and Sam
l Small.—-—Ansonia Sentinel. ‘vVhat’s the
‘ matter with Sam Pine?
6 The real estate market in Port Chester
l is reported lively, and many houses have
been rented within a few weeks.
Both Norwalk and South Norwalk. have
abundant reason to feel proud of their re-
spective fire departments— Weatpoi ter.
Hon. Platt Price, who has been danger-
ously ill, is improving, and his entire re-
covery seems now to be only a matter of
time.
Real estate agent Sturgcs has sold the
George Beers place on Mcrwin Street to
Mrs. Alanson T. Johnson; consideration
$3,400.
A carryall load of colored Norwalkcrs
went to New Canaan \Vednesday evening
and gave a surprise party to Mrs. Oliver
Burton. ’
The new blouses of Company F arrived
last Thursday morning, and in their new
rig the boys look f‘ just, too sweet for
anything." .
As a dog killer, Mr. Gehebe is no more
of a success than as a. policeman. The
court of burgcsses should remove him
from the force. ‘
Conistock Brothers have just issued a
neat little pocket guide to whist, compiled
by Pole, Cavendish dc Proctor which can
be had free on application at their stores.
J. B. Polk played Mixed Pickles to a
delighted audience in the 'Opera House
last night. The music by the full Norwalk
orchestra of six pieces, was warmly ap.
plauded.
John Boyle O’Reillcy, editor of the B05
ton Pilot was at the Mahaekemo hotel Sat-
urday night and Sunday. On Monday he
went to Danbury and lectured for the
Parnell fund.
‘rliss Elli Betts, one of Nor-walk’s ac-
complished telephone operators, acted as
bridesmaid at the wedding of her friend,
Miss Carrie Randall, to Mr. .l). W. Ehle in
Danbury \Vednesday.
The annual ball of Co. D was held in
Music Hall last night. There was a large
and select attendance and the music was
fine. A number from the borough attend-
ed and speak highly of the event.’
The New York firm of which Mr. Gee.
I. Buxton of Norwalk is senior partner,
dealers in oils, was burned out Sunday.
The loss, which was at first thought to be
very large, now turns out to be trifling.
The many friends of Mr. Benjamin Bar-
nelough will sympathize with him on the
death of his wife, which and event occur—
red iii Brooklyn on Saturday. Mrs. Bar-
raclough was making a visit in the latter
city and suddenly took‘sick and died.
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The select school at Cornwall expects
to put a base ball nine into the field this
season that will defeat any nine in Litch—
field county. It might incident-
ally bc mentioned that reading, ’riting,
’rithmetic, and some other athletics are
among the specialties at this institution.
As Mr.Edward 065011 was returning from
the anniversary of Concord Division, in
Norwalk, Monday night, his horse became
frightened and ran away neartliis villiage.
A little court plaster and liniiucnt repaired
damages to Mr. Cffcn, but Johnson &
Raymond will prescribe for the vehicle.—
llfcssmgcr.
Meseburg, the saloon-keeper, was not
3 kind to the firemen last Monday night
as he might have been. His property was
saved by the efforts of the men, but never-
heless he would not contribute towards
heir refreshine'nt and refused to sell to
hose who would. There is considerable
alk of boycotting him therefor.
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Mrs. Lizzie Jefferay and Miss Bclden
gave a very charming dance to a large
number of their friends Friday evening.
Although the invitations were given most
informally it proved to be quite an event
Music was furnished by the Wheeler 1%
Wilson orchestra of four pieces, and re-
freshments from New York were served
in the most dainty manner.
A surprise was given Mr. and Mrs. B.
L. Fillow at their home on West Main
street Thursday evening, about thirty per-
sons being in attendance. who passed a
most enjoyable evening. Sonic little cx—
citemcnt was occasioned by a reported
attempt to steal a horse and carriage own-
ed by a' \Vestport gentleman, which was
hitched in front of the bone (hiring the
festivities. .
“Shired” from the Republican :——Cou-
siderable of the talk about the county
court house might properly be called shire
nonsense.—-—chkly payments are now
the rule in our hat inanufactories. The
annual meeting of the South N orwalk Fire
Police, was held \Vednesday evening.
The following officers were elected:—
Georgc E. Smith, captain; J. H. Kline-
felter, lst assistant; Frank Mayhew, 2d
assistant; D. Dunlop, secretary; R. -M.
Wilcox, ti'eaSiirer.——At the annual meet-
ing of the Old Well hook and ladder com-
pany, last Monday evening, the following
ofllcers were elected for the ensuing year:
Fred. L. Byxbee, foreman; George B.
Harvey, lst assistant; George L. Bogart,
2d assistant; J. W. Dake, secretary; Sam-
uel Jones, assistant secretary; Frank N.
Ferris, treasurer.
The Pioneer Hook andLaddcr company
gave their twenty-sixth annual ball in
Lockwood’s Hall on Thursday cveninv.
It was largely attended, the floor being
constantly crowded with dancers, and the
balconies with spectators. There were
beautiful costumes, stylish in cut and col-
or, and some swallow-tailZcoats. Fashion
was in attendance andfithe whirling throng
made a picture pretty to look at. The
music by Wheeler 85 Wilson’s orchestra
was, as might be expected, ofa' high order,
and the one hour’s concert 'given just be-
fore the grand march, proved a most en-
joyable treat. A pleasant feature of the
occasion was the presentation of a large
and magnificent bou net to the Pioneers,
from Phoenix engia company, which
adorned the stage, and which attested the
fraternal feeling that unites the brother-
hood of firemen. The last number was
danced at about four o’clock when the ball
broke up. Supper was served by Fred.
Mead in the dining rooms of the hall.
A numbér of visiting firemen were present
in uniform from other towns, including
Bridgeport and Bethel, who voted, with
all others in attendance, that the Pio-
neer’s 26th’annual ball was a gratifying suc—
cess.
The Sewardflolden Wedding.
The following account of the golden
wedding celebrated of Rev. Dr. and Mrs.
Seward, in South Norwalk, was sent to
the New Haven Journal and Courier on
Wednesday:
The Rev. Dr. Dwight M. Seward and
his Wife celebrated their golden wedding
yesterday. For twenty years Dr. Seward
was pastor of the First Presbyterian
church at Yonkers. The beautiful golden
wedding service was conducted by the
Rev. Dr. Charles H. Baird, of Rye, and
the Rev. Dr. William H. Gleason, of Hud—
son, the sonic-law of Dr. Seward. Among
those present were the Rev. Dr. David
Cole of Yonkers. Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Lib—
by of Summit, N. J., George Hurlburt of
Middletown, Comm/Rev. Mr. Anderson
of Norwalk and a delegation from a min-
isters association now in session here.
Letters Were read aloud from Anson D. F.
Randolph of New York, Rev. J. C. Eg-
bert, Professor Edward North of Hamil-
ton college, H. E. Wells of the Syrar
Herold, Dr. Baird and many others.’ ‘
thought that the bride and groom ' 2w.»
fair way to celebrate their diam: -'
purfuit of every novel idea of improve-
ment, which may be dropped from the
months or the pens of ardent politicians,
(r fanciful modem philosophers is certain-
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ding. Former parishioners i
sent $250 in gold as their gif-
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The Court House Matter.
Norwalk received a temporary set back
the county convention Thursday. It is
not fatal however, and will probably soon
be remedied, but it will have a good effect,
inasmuch as it will serve to make us work
the harder. .
The formal hearing before the committee
on new counties and county seats, was
begun in the Hall of the House at. 1:47 p.
iii., on Wednesday. In behalf of Bridge-
port appeared H. Lynde liarrison, of New
Haven ; Judge Brewster, of Danbury;
and attorneys Beers, Lockwood, DeForcst.
Tallinadge, Pliclan, Holt,Seymoni-,Thomp-
son, Klein,‘ Bishop, Glover, Davenport.
Noble, Rogers, Joyce. and others. Messrs.
J. Beldcn Hurlbutt, A. B. \Voodward, J.
S. Seymour and L. Warner grj'ipcarcd for
Norwalk.
Senator Bradley stated that the commit-
tee iiad heard the subject matter and de-
sired brevity. Mr. Hurlbuttagreed to fin-
ish the whole case in one day. To this
Lynde Harrison would not agree as his
side was notready. Mr. Hurlbutt thought
they had had as much much time as Nor-
walk. And he would protest against be-
ing compelled to present his case first for
Bridgeport to prepare a defense for. Both
sides of the case should be submitted on
the same day. _
Mr. Harrison asked that the committee
go to Bridgeport and see that populous
and thriving city and then go to Norwalk
and inspect the “farm lot” offered as a site
for the court house.
Mr. Hurlbutt answered that he would
be pleased to have the committee come to
Norwalk. He was proud of its “farm
lots” and its farmer boys. And if the
gentlemen would come, Norwalk would
show them some farmer boys who didn’t
compel their town to go to New Haven
county to get men to protect its interests.
After some further talk Senator Bradley
decided that the petitioners might start on
their case and the hearing would close
at the desire of the committee.
Mr. Hurlbutt then offered in evidence
thercsolutions in favor of N orwalk passed
(22 to 13) by the county convention; the
Ncw England Railway Guide for 1886,
with time tables and distances ; the Comp-
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towns of Fairfield county; the (locket of
the superior court for Fairficld county,
Feb. term, 1886, marked in blue for the
Bridgeport district, red for the Norwalk
district, and the Danbury district and
cases from outside of the county unmark-
ed; a copy of the census of 1880, show-
ing the population of the towns in the
county ; a copy of the reports of the rail-
road commissioners for 1880, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
showing the passenger traffic during the
year of the roads in Fairfield county. and
the location of the Danburyds Norwalk
railroad and its branches, the Housatonic
railroad, the New Canaan railroad, the
New England railroad and the Consoli—
dated railroad, and the map in said reports
showing the railroads and the location of
their stations in Fairfield county.
Mr. Samuel M. Raymond of New Ca-
naan, was then called asa witness and
testified that the usual travel from his
place to Bridgeport was via Stamford.
Mr. Charles Cannon ofWilton, said Wilton
people went to Bridgeport via South N 1‘-
walk. Mr. Hurlbutt then rested his case.
Mr. Harrison opened for Bridgeport by
recalling Charles Cannon and securing
from him a description of the county jail
Mr. D. Davenport then offered in evidence
the Conn.Registcr for 1854, giving cen—
sus figures at that time; also other Conn.
.Registcrs showing population from 1790
to 1860. Mr. Harrisonthen offered the reso.
lutions passedat the Bridgeport town meet
ing. AbartendernamedJ-Ioulilian then tes-
tified as to the sentimentof Ncwtown peo-
ple and County Cdmmissioner Wheeler,
ormerly of Monroe but late of Bridgeport
testified as to Monroe’s sentiments, after
which the hearing was adjourned to the
following (lay, when Mr. W. D. Bishop
after making a very emphatic speech for
Bridgport was induced by Mr. Hurlbutt
to admit that he didn’t know as much as
he said he did. Mr. Nathaniel Wheeler
also appeared for Bridgeport, after which
tabulated lists of the towns in the county
were presented, showing apparently that
the Bridgeport list was the mostimportant.
After some further discussion the hearing
was again adjourned to Wednesday the
10th.
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Beincsrour GAINS A POINT.
A town meeting was held in Bridge-
port last W’ednesday’ morning at which
resolutions were adopted appropriating
$150,000 for the building of a court house
in that town. This was duly made known
and on Thursday when the ‘county conven-
tion met, produced its effect. A motion,
to adjourn without action was defeated
17 to 15. A motion to reconsider the vote
passed at the previous meeting in favor of
Norwalk (22 to 13) was then passed by 18
to 17, Price of Norwalk, being absent,
sick, and Senator Cole, and Representa-
tives Sanford, of. Bedding; Jackson, of
Brookfield; Dibble, of New Fairfield; and
Hungerford, of Sherman; going over to
the Bridgeport side.
The whole matter was then tabled and
the convention adjourned to Thursday,
the 11th inst., but Bridgeport had won za
victory in the vote to reconsider. Wheth-
er this strength will be kept remains to be
seen.
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Our Contemporaries.
Editor Prindle of the Bridgeport News;
has achieved an enviable fame as a poet.
Night editor French, of the same paper,
is a successful writer of songs and bal-
lads. And yet the News hasn’t "done”
the court house question in poetry, where
the license of the muse might cxtenuate
Bridgeport’s style of “argument.”
Editor Beckley of the Canaan News ana-
lyzes the liquor problem and finds that it
“calls louder for reform in the adultcra-
tion and price, than in the drinking of
liquor,” a sentiment to which millions will
ejaculate a fervent “amen.”
The funny man of the New Haven New
who has evidently been amongst ’em,
warns young men that “grass widows are
not green.”
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_ Those Big“ Cattle.
That heavy yoke of steers purchased by
the Mitchell boys of N01‘\ valk last week
from J. M. Ferris, the famous cattle grow-
er of Stamford, have been butchered, and
prove to have been much larger than any
pair of cattle ever before killed in the
state. Theirolive weight was 5,460 pounds,
dressed 3,680; the larger one tipping the
beam at 1,980 pounds and the smaller at
1,700. The hides weighed 160 and 155
pounds respectively, and the fat 220 and
218. The Mitchell boys are making a
record as slaughtcrers of heavy bccves,
and this, their latest achievement in that
line, is a big feather in their caps.
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Death of Isaac Mills’s Daughter.
A dispatch from Sandusky, Ohio, dated
March 5th, says :—“Mrs. E. R. Ayres,
wife of a prominent lumber merchant of
this city, died in Chicago. last evening.
She was a daughter of the founder of this
city, Isaac Mills, to whom Connecticut
donated this portion of the western reserve
to compensate the family for the destruc-
tion of property by_Beiiedict Arnold. Af-
ter the donation was made, General Mills,
the Wildmans, of Danbury, and the Lock-
woods, of Norwalk, Connecticut, founded
this city .”
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Important Notice.
index of Norwalk and vicinity to be pub-
lished under the head 'of “Its Leading
Mercantile, Mechanical, Professional, and
“oral Interests for 1886.” An agent
it call upon our business men and we
oespeak for him an impartial hearinv.
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—Why don’t you! try Carter’s Little Liver
Pills? They are a poaitive cure for sick head-
ache, and all the ills produced by disordered
liver. Only one pill a dose.
The GAZETTE will soonissue a “Business ‘
Bridgeport’s Opinion.
port Sun. We trust it will be read by ev-
ery representative from Fairfield County.
It needs no comment.
' SMALL POTATO 'rowxs.
Fairfield County has suffiered .in tho estima-
tion of hone-st and honorable voople d!ll'l‘.l;.','
the last mo‘nth because of the exhibition of a.
spirit of Bribery that seems to have captured
the “small” towns, body and soul. And Nor—
walk poses as the briber in the transaction,
The principle in the same as. that of the politi-
calscouiidrcl who says to a Citizen at the polls:
“Don’t vcto for Smith ; vote for Brown and I‘ll
give you five dollars.” '
And these little towns, whose i'oprr-soiita-
tives voted their honest convictions in the first
place to have the new court house erected 1'n
Bridgeport, whenfhey saw a, way to avoid
their little assessments by the bribe from Nor-
walk, turned about and stood ready to rob
Bridgeport of her rights.
It is an outrage ou-the tax: payers of Bridge-
port that they should thus be driven into
shoulr‘lcring that share 91' the expense of a
court house that in justice and fairness be-
longs to these sneaking, pennyworshipping
country towns. ,
By and by this system of remem-ntatiorw—
towns, not people; land, not intelligence—will
be reformed, so that towns that are a dead
drag on the state, and don’t pay taxes enough
to pay the salaries of their representatives in
the General Assembly, will not. have as much
to say in the halls of the State (.‘apirul as the
cities who contribute the bulk of the brains
and money both.
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Charles Pearson Killed.
Charles Pearson of South Norwalk, in.
suranee agent, was struck by the milk
train on the drawbridgc Sunday night,
and knocked off the bridge, landing on
the ice below. He was picked up, taken
to the depot and Dr. Pardee was sent for,
who made an examination, but in spite of
prompt. and skillful attention the injured
man (lied shortly after arriving at the de-
pot. His coat, collar and necktie were
found on the bank near the bridge, Pear-
son being in his shirt sleeves when found,
which leads to various theories as to the
cause of the tragic affair. He was a
brother of Robert Pearson, president of
Co-opcrativc lIat Co. No. 1. He was
about 30 years old and leaves a wife and
family of children.
DARIEN.
Miss Clara Siliiman is the guest of rela-
tives in New Canaan.
Miss Hattie Coley, of Stamford, spent
Sunday with Darien friends.
Miss Nellie Smith, of Stamford, has
been visiting relatives in town.
The comedy “Actors Wanted” was given
in the Town Hall last evening by the Gi«
rard Troubadours.
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Don’t forget to attend the lecture on
“Wish-bones," at the Methodist church
this evening. Lecturer, Rev. Samuel Sco-
ville, of Stamford.
One day last week, little Frankie Mer-
rills severely burned himself by drinking
boiling water from the spout of a tea ket-
tle. A doctor was summoned, and the
boy is now doing well.
Mr. E. S. Hall, of South Norwalk, will
lecture on “Electricity” at Mrs. Mead’s
school Friday evening of this week. The
lecture will be accompanied by electrical
experiments and those interested intlic
subject will do well to attend.
For a week past Dr. Sands has been so-
riously ill and an attack of typhoid fever
is feared. The familiar figure of the doc-
tor :is he drove through our streets on his
way to relieve the suffering is missed by
his many friends who earnestly hope for
liis speedy recovery. ‘
Several months ago a colored man
named Miles Goodman moved with his
wife and ten children from Portchester to
Darieii, and have since occupied a house
on the turnpike. Lately Goodman’s strange
actions have aroused the suspicion of the
neighbors who believe the man to be in-
sane. He calls upon them and thenwalks
off with anything he wishes ; but the sto-
len articles are speedily returned by his
son who keeps a close watch upon him.
Application has been made to the town
for sufficient money to take the family to
friends in North Carolina.
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WILTON.
The Farmers’ Club are
‘ 'ereamery .”
Miss Emma Gregory has returned from
a visit in the city. '
Miss Irene Ovington of Brooklyn was in
town on Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Van Hooscar spent
a few days in Bridgeport last week.
James Bedient returned Friday morn-
ing bringing his blooming bride with him
to her new home. A party of abouttwen-
ty—live friends who assembled in the even-
ing and gave them a serenaoc were invited
in and treated to a most enjoyable evening
of social intercourse which they will long
remember. Good music was in attend-
ance and the happy bridegroom and his
bonnie bride proved themselves charming
entertainers.
A- special town meeting was held Sat-
urday with L. K. Ferris in the chair. Res-
olutions in favor of Norwalk, and endors-
ing the action of representative Morehouse
and senator Walsh in the matter of the
change in the county seat were presented
by James T. Hubbell, who explained the
present situation of the county seat imbro-
glio. Remarks were made by Messrs. W.
H. Cooke, S. B. Middlebrook, J. F. Knapp,
D. N. Van Hoosear and Prof. Olmstead.
The resolutions were unanimously adopt-
cd. It was evident from the tone of the
speeches that Norwalk’s clean, business-
like offer was regarded not only as gener-
ous, but as something to be favorably con-
sidered in contrast with Bridgeport’s lag—
gard and unwilling concession, indepen—
dent of Norwalk’s other strong claims. A
special committee was appointed to pre—
pare and sign in behalf of the town a.
petition to the change in the county seat.
The meeting was a unit in its sentiments.
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ETHEL.
Mr. Agustus Shepard fell and broke his
hip last Tuesday.
Mr. George G. Durant and family rc-'
turned from Florida on Saturday.
The Eureka hook and ladder company
talk of giving their first annual ball im-
mediately after Lent. ' ~
Yesterday the appointment of Charles J .'
Porter as postmaster aththel, was sent to
the Senate by President Cleveland.
The masquerade ball given .by the Alert
hose company in Fishers Hall Friday even-
ing was successful, as usual, alarge-crowd
being in attendance. . _ ‘
The funeral of Miss Nellie, Bailey,
daughter of Deacon Chas. Bailey was
largely attended last Thursday from the
Congregational church. The display of
flowers was magnificent.
agitating a
hook and ladder company, and Howard
Cole and John Meeker of the same com-
pany, attended the ball ball given by Plo-
noer hook and ladder companyin Norwnlk
Thursday night.
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'Wansr BEDDING. .
Mrs. W. J. Jennings has been quite ill,
but is now convalescent.
Mrs. Edward Crofut and daughter Mn-
mie are sick with diphtheria.
Mr. Burr Bennett died on Sunday of last
week, aged 73. Funeral Wednesday.
The extra meetings held in Long Ridge
church are being attended with success.
Misses Maggie Carson and Lizzie J ohn-
son have been visiting friends in Irving-
tou and Brooklyn.
Evergreen lodge, I. O. G. T. of Red-
ding Ridge will give an oyster supper in
l Whitehead‘s Hall next week Thursday
i evening.
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Office, at Norwalk, Conn., February 6.
(his. Ashton, Michaeklflaton, Matthew Gave-
gan, Gapt. Washington Jewell, Warren K_eoler,
, Fannie La Forge, Edward Merritt, N. Nilsson,
i John H. Nichols, J. V. Perrv. Mar Quinlan,
Nellie Qaino. James Reagan, Rache Saunders
| Mrs- James Smythe, Miss Julia Sheehan.
i Attest, CHAS. OLMBTEAD.
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—-All cases of weak or lame back, backache,
rheumatism. otc., will find relief by wearing
Backache Planters. Price 25:cents.
We copy the following from the Bridge- :
Foreman M. A. Leppert, of the Eureka '
List of letters remaining in the Post '
one of Carter’s Smart Weed and Belladonna‘
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l WESTPORT.
Mr. Joseph T. Hull of Brooklyn spent
Sunday at his old home.
The P. L. 0. met with Miss
Wheeler on Saturday afternoon.
Mr. Jas. A. Perry is visiting his daugh-
ter Mrs. Walter 'Wheeler of Huntington.
Mr. Frederick Coley who has been dan-
gerously ill for some time is now considered
out of danger.
Work has been co ninenced on the street
past Smith’s factory at Saugatuck, which
it was voted to build at the annual town
meeting last fall.
Gypsies passed through
going east on Saturday morning.
had some fine horses.
The ladies benificent society of the Con-
gregational church will meet on Thursday
afternoon in the lecture rooni.
Capt. lV. S. Guyer has the plans for his
new house which he expects to erect on
his new lot on Imperial avenue.
Mr. Robert T. Lees has purchased a lot
on Main street north of the Methodist
church on which he intends building a
fine residence.
' Mr. Edward Lelin, the proprietor of the
Main Street bakery, was married in Green-
wich on Tuesday morning to Miss Caroline
Strock of this place. .
The regular meetings of Compo engine
company and Pioneer hook and ladder
company were held at their respective
houses on Monday evening.
Regular communication of Temple
Lodge, No. 65, F. d: A. M. on Thursday
evening, at which time there will also be
a meeting of the \Vestpcrt Relief Associa-
tion.
Mr. Moses Sherwood of Greens Farms
lost a valuable horse last Week. The ani-
mal was taken suddenly while being driv-
eii to Southport and after a few days ill-
ness died. .
Mr. Harry C. Woodworth, son of B. L.
\Voodworth, cashier of the First National
Bank of this place, has accepted a posi—
tion as assistant teller of Bridgeport Na-
tional Bank.
Mr. H. E. Jackson and family of New
Haven expect to remove to this place this
spring. They occupy the residence of the
late Soloman G. Taylor who was father of
Mrs. Jackson.
The new cushions for the Congregation—
al church were finished and put in by Mr.
Wakeman last week. The seats in the
center of lecture room have also been re-
moved and replaced by chairs.
The entertainment at the High school
last week netted about $50. It is an-
nounced that a reading will be given eith-
er by Prof. Bailey, of Yale College, or by
Prof. Russell. The time has not yet been
decided upon.
Rev. Mr. Barney of New York. who
delivered a series of temperance lectures
here a few weeks ago, preached in the
Methodist church at Saugatuck last Sun-
day morning and delivered a lecture at
the same place in the evening.
On Wednesday of last week Mr. Leonard
Gault attempted to burn some brush on
his land on Compo street. The dry grass
ignited and the fire spread rapidly over
the field, and it required the united efforts
of himself and neighbors to subdue the
flames.
A special meeting of the Greens Farms
farmers club was held at the school house
last Tuesday evening to listen to a lecture
by Dr. E. H. Jenkins of the experiment
station, on the “Fertilization of Plants by
Insects.” The disagreeable weather pre-
vented many from attending.
At the monthly meeting of the reading
room and library association held last
Thursday evening thirty-one new mem-
bers were admitted. Mr.‘ Theodore E.
King was admitted to the executive com-
mittee and Mr. J. S. Richards was ap-
pointed treasurer. A largc number of
books, magazines and papers have. been
contributor]. The attendance during the
past month was over four hundred.
The following officers of the Westport
and Saugatuck Horse Railroad Co. were
elected at the annual meeting held last
Tuesday: Directors, A. S. Hurlbutt, E.
HrNash, S. R. Saxton, A. C. Nash, E. S.
Downs, I-I. Staples, C. H. Taylor, B. W.
Maples and Henry A. Ogden. At a meet—
ing of the directors Mr. A. S. Hurlbutt
Edith
the village
They
.was chosen president; B. L. Woodworth,
secretary, and E. S. Downes, sup
dent.
We are pained to announce the death of
Mrs. Charles L. Wilson which occurred
on lVednesdayof last week. Mrs. Wilson
was a native of this place where her life
was passed, having been born in a house
which occupied the site of the present
residence of Dr. and Mrs. Page. She was
one who will be missed in every relation-
which she sustained in the church, family
and society. She was an earnest,'conscien-
tious christian, one who showed her faith
by her life and example: Her loss will be
deeply felt by her bereaved husband and
four surviving children. The funeral was
largely attended on Sunday afternoon from
Christ church Rev. Mr. Mliiams officiat-
ing. The interment was in Christ church
cemetery.
erlnten-
11E CAUGHT rim coon.
For some time past Mr. Lewis 'Fillow of
Poplar Plains has suffered from the depre-
dations of a coon which visited his chick-
en roost too often to please Mr. Fillow, so
be borrowed a large trap which he set
under the barn and fastened the chain to
a bar near at hand and covered the trap
lightly with feathers andlcaves. Upon pay
ing it a visit he found the wind had blown
alarge quantity of leaves upon it and stoop-
in g down he began to carefully brush away
the leaves when accidentally touching the
trap it suddenly sprung and caught two
fingers of his hand thus making -him a
prisoner. His efforts to free himself being
unavailing he was obliged to take out the
bar to which the trap was attached, and
carry all to the house where by the assist-
ance of his housekeeper he was enabled _
to open the trap sufficiently to liberate his
fingers. Fortunately the bones were not
broken but the fingers were badly jammed.
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Take It: This Month.
Spring rapidly approaches, and it is im-
portant that everyone should be prepared
for the depressing efiects of the changing
season. This is the time to purify the
blood and strengthen the system by taking
Hood’s Sarsaparilla, which stands un-
equalled as a spring medicine, and has
endorsements of a character seldom given
any proprietary medicine. Aibook contain-
ing statements of the many wonderful cures
it has accomplished, will be sent upon
application to C. I. Hood 1% Co., apothe-
caries, Lowell, Mass. 100 doses $1.00.
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Three- Peculiarities
Hood’s Sarsaparilla, the great blood purifier
and regulating médlcine, is characterized by
three peculiarities, namely : “,
I t. The combination of the various
5 a remedial agents used.
The proportion in which the roots,
2d 3 herbs, barks, etc., are mixed.
The process by which the active
3d = medicinal properties are secured.
The result is amedlcino of unusual strength
and curative power, which effects cures here-
tofore unequalled. These peculiarities belong
exclusively to Hood’s Barsaparilla, and are
Unknown ,to Others 1,:
Hood’s Sarsaparilla is prepared with the
greatest skill and care, by pharmacists of
education and long experience. Hence it is a
medicine worthy of entire confidence. Ifyou
suffer from scrotula, salt rheum, or any dis-
ease of the blood, dyspepsia, biliousness, Slck
headache, or kidney and liver complaints,
catarrh or rheumatism, do not fail to try
I
Hood’s -. Sarsaparilla
“I recommend Hood’s Sarsaparilla to all
my friends as the best blood purifier on
earth.” ‘ WM. GAFF, druggist, Hamilton, 0.
“ Hood’s Sarsaparilla has cured me of sci-of-
ulons humor, and done me worlds of good
otherwise.” C. A. Anson), Arnold, Me.
. A book containing many additional state-
ments of cures will be sent to all who desire.
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Hood’s :: Sarsaparilla
Sold by all drugglsts. 81; six for 85. Made
only by C. I. HOOD 8: 00., Lowell, Mass. ,
IOO‘ noses __0ne ,Dollar. »
-E\'Ol‘ytl’lll1,‘,’ new and fresh, and will be sold as
Headache and relieve all the troubles inc!-
to :1 Ethan: state of the system. such as Diz-
3, Nausea, Drowsiness, Distress anorectic ,
in the Side, &c. While, their moltm -
success has beenshown In curing /‘ '
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Headache, yet Carter'sLittle Livchlllsmequa‘lly
valuable in Constipation, curin and reventlng
ttiis annoying complaint, while I ey so correct
atldiscrdcro of the stomach, stimulate the liver
and regulate the bowcls. Even ltlhey only cured
Ache they would be almost priceless to those who
nnfier from this distressing complaint ; but fortu-
:mtel y their goodness does not end here, and those
who once try them will find these ltttlo £315 valu-
willing
able in so many ways that they will not
to do without them. But afterall sick head.
ACHE
In the bane of so many lives thnthereia where we
make our great boast. Our pills cure it while
others do not. v
Carter’s Little Liver Pills are very small and.
ypry easy to take. One or two pills make a dose.
1 hey are strictly vegetable and. do not gripe or
purge, but b their gentle action please all who
use them. n Vials at 25 cents; five for $1. Sold
by drugglsts everywhere, or sent by mail.
CARTER MEDICINE 00.,
‘ New You: cm.
labia
For Rent.
Neat Cottage of 10 rooms, on South Union
avenue, bath room and all modern conven-
iences, hew.y painted and papered, and in good
condition. Large cellar. Three minutes walk
from post office. r‘orterms, eto., apply at GAZETTE
Office. no
R .B. 'CRAUFURD, '-
Insurance, Real Estate and'
Investment Securities,
3| Main" Street. Norwalk,
Agent for the
American Iris. Co., of Newark, N. J.,.
vAssets ................................. 5 1,721,424
.vorthern Assurance Co.,of‘ London.... 15,225,422
Geriiiainn lf‘irc ins. Co., of New York . 2,700,000
Montauk' Fire ins. Co., of New York. . 839,666
Jersey City, of Jersey ................... 316,863
7 par cent. 3011113 and Mortgages
0f the Equitable Mortgage Co., of Kansas, and
6’ per cent. Bonds
Of the Mtddlesex Banking Co., of Mlddletown
Conn. Principal and Interest of both guaranteed,
Securities of all descriptions bought and sold at
New 1 ork Quotations.
A large number of desirable dwellings and farms
for sale. 1y34
George F. Quintard
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FIRST-CLASS
GROCERY,
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N0. 5 Wall Street,
Opposite to J. B. Ells’ Furniture Rooms
cheap as can be bought in town.
(S‘Dcn’t fail to give us a cell.
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Joseph B. Ells,
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Notice to Builders.
HST-QUALITY BUILDING STONE for sale
chca . A l to
p pp 1 J AMES K. SELLECK
1 Norwailr.
lBUSINESS! BUSiNEssa
We want 300 Smart Men to go on the road
; this coming season, soliciting orders for Nursery
: Stock, with
Salary to Start 91:, Besides Expenses.
No experience needed. Apply at once stating
TO RENT. «
First floor, No.9West avenue,5 rooms pantry i
and wash room. Also barn with stabllng for ;
SCVOl'lll horses. l
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P. O. Box 20.
TWO BUILDING'VLOTS FOR SALE.
0n West Main street, close by new station.
For Sale.
. A Small House with about one acre ol.’ ground at
lroad River. Opposite Mrs. James Panton’s.
Apply to J. B. Ems, Furniture Dealer. previous occupation, age and name references.
5. T. CANNON ll: Co., Worcester, Mass,
or Augusta, Maine. 3m9p
A Small Cottage
With plot of ground at Winnipauk, ForSale Cheap.
Enquire of J. B. ELLs, Furniture Dealer.
Seven Years Experience n U. S. Patent Ofllce.
Geo. R. Byington,
SOLICITOR 0F
PATENTS.
Fireman’s Insurance Bandung,
' WASHINGTON. D. c.
xtennion Canes before Congress a Specially
.
A Small Farm
For Sale Cheap. The old Benjamin Bishop Home.
stead at North N orwalk, or old road to Silveerne,
consisting of Plow, Meadow, Pasture and Wood
Land, will be sold as a whole, or in parcels to suit
pturcchasersr A good chance to secure a home-
s ea .
' Apply to J. B. Er LS. Furniture Dealer.
Building;r Lots
Within 1 mile of the Center. A number of desira-
ble and eligible Bulldlng Lots near the residence of
Chas. Kellogg, Esq., and Broad River Dlstrict
School. Enquire of -
J. B. Ems, Furniture Dealer.
N ickerson Bros.
Having purchased the Meat, Vegetable and Fish
Business formerly carried on by Mr Wm. F.
Lockwood at
No. 7 Main Street,
Wish to inform the public that they are prepared
to supply all wants in their line. Their stock is
trend and of the best quality, and prices are low.
GIVE THEN! A CALL!
For Sale.
House and Lot opposite residence of Charles #1
St. John, Main street, Lot 70 feet front.
Apply to J. 13. Ems, Furniture Dealer.
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For fiale.
The Homestead of the Subscriber, No. 8 Camp
street. Good, new House and Burn, 100 feet front
onscreen Ammo NICKERSON BROTHERS.
1 E E“ No. 7 Main Street. am
- ' W. R. HALL 617 00.,
Successorto BBIDGEPORT.
E. Quintard’s Son.
Our January Sale has been the biggest and most
profitable to our patrons of any we have
. AT THE OLD s'rArvn ever had'
Cold weather has come at last and everybody
must appreciatethe Red Ticket Prices on what
Seal and Plush Cloaks we have remaining. The
LOWEST PRICES
For which they will ever be sold are now on our
Opposite Horse Railway ileum,
Parlor Suits,
BUFFALO LOUNGES.
RATTAN all REED ROCKERS,
Folding Carpet Rockers.
Walnut Chairs & Rockers.
Seal Sacques, Wraps. Boucle
Walking Jackets, Pin
and Cloth Newmarkets;
, Also on our——
Blankets, Cashmeres, Flannel
Suitings and all Winter
Dress Goods.
Untilthls month there has been practically no
Winter, and manufacturers have found goods
slow to move, and we have been besieged by them
and byimporters of Clocks and Silks to buy at.
any price. .The tide has turned and many goods
are advancing.
Upholstered Easy Chairs
Chamber Suits,
CYLINDER ROLL TOP DESKS, LA-
DIE’S DESKS, and DESKS and BOOK
CASES COMBINED, LIBRARY, MAR-
BLE TOP, CENTER, and WALNUT and
ASH EXTENSION TABLES.
Plush Top Siands.
. FOLDING BED,
Wire Beds and (lots.
Hair. Cotton, Wool, Rattan and Excelsior
Matti-asses, Pillows, Bolsters, &c.
Husks’, large or small quantity
We shall not advance at present but continue
our Red Ticket Sale until every dollars’ worth is
' SILKS. -
20 pieces rich Black Radimirs 75 cents.
Very heavy at $1.00.
One lot 60 pieces best $1.25 Radimirs at 91'. cents.
Faille Francaise,
A New Article at $1.25, and $1.00.
'75 Cents.
One lot rich, pure Colored Silk Radimirs, Ts cls.
50 Gents.
80 pieces good Colored Silks 50 cents.
Live Geese Feathers.
Call and Examine when in want of
anything in my line.
Free Return Fare
ONLY THREE WEEKS LONGER.
wnMfiam
Assets,
STATEMENT
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The Mutual Life insurance Co., of New York.
RICHARD A. MCCURDY, President.
FOR THE YEAR ENDING- DEGEMBER 31, 1885.
SE 1 08,908,9675 1.
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Insurance and Annuity Account.
Dr.
To Reserve for Policies in force or terminat
“ Premiums received in advance........
“ Surplus at four per cent
/”/
No. i Amount. No. I Amount.
Policies and Annuities in force, i Policies and Annuities in forced _
Jan lst, 1885........ ........... 114,865 l $351,815,941 07 January lst, 1886 ....... . ............. ‘ 120,952 $368,981,441 36
RisksAssuined...... 14,334 I 46,507,139 16 Risks Termintaed ...................... i 8,“ 7' 29,341,638 8'7
1 ~$9,199 ! $398,323,080 23 ' 129,199 . $398,323,080 23
Dr. Revenue Account. Or-
To Balance from last account........................$97,009,913 08 By paid to Policy-Holders:
“ Premiums . 14,768,901 93 Endowments and Purchased
“ Interest'and Rents............ 5,446,052 35 Insurances....... ................. $5,270,116 34
' Dividends and Annuities ...... 3,211,900 00
Deceased Lives .................. 5,920,033 56
$14.402,049 90
“ Other Disbursements:
Commissions and Commuta-
tions............. 81,228,679 84
Taxes... ................. 266,656 50
Expenses..... ................. 991,954 14
————-————— 2,487,290 48
“ Premium on stocks and Bonds Purchased... 469,882 87
“ Balance to new account ........ ............ 99,865,644 11
$117,224,867 36
8111224367 36
Balance Sheet. 07'-
By Bonds Secured by Mortgages on Real
Estate..... ....... . ....... . ................ ......... $49,228,930 10
“ United States and other Bonds... . 39,366,104 00
“ Loans on Collaterals.. .. 3,856,500 00
“ Real Estate.......... .................................... 10,992,720 4:)
“ Cash in Banks and Trust Companies at
interest............... 2,619,643 21
ed.$103,846,253 00
5 ,080 73
5,012,633 78
"Hun-nu... ........... .n...
“ Interest accrued ...................... _ ............ 1 ,217,329 85
“ Premiums deferred and in Hand 1,438,189 55
"‘ Sifiidues .......... 189,550 29
$108,908,967 51 $108,908,967 51
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I have carefully examiried the loreg
an Yoair, January 20th, 1886.
Samuel E. Sproulls.
Lucius Robinson,
Samuel D. Babcock, L
George S. Coc,
John E. Develiu,
Seymour L. Huested,
Richard A. McCurdy,
James C. Holden,
Hermann C. VonPost,
George C. Richardson.
Alexander B. Rice,
F. Ratchford Starr,
0 same to be correct.
' t .t nd find th
9mg 5‘“ “me" u A. N. WATERHOUSE. ."l’l/dilor.
From the Surplus above stated a Dividend will be apportioned as usual.
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
Frederick H. Cossitt.
Lewis May,
Oliver Harrima n,
Henry W. Smith,
John H. Sherwood,
Robert Olyphant.
George F. Baker, ,
Jos. Thompson, 3
Dudley Olcott,
Frederic Cromwell,
.Robert Sewell,
S. VanRenselaor (Irugct'.
Charles R Henderson,
George Bliss, ‘
Rufus \V. Peckhain.
William P. Dixon.
‘ J. Hobart Herrick,
Robert A. Granniss.
Nicholas C. Miller.
Henry H. Rogers.
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Julicn '1‘. Davies,
Juo. W. Auchinr-loss.
A H. Camp, Agent, N01‘Wflilf,00ml.
John W. Nichols, General Agent, New Haven, Conn.
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