NORWALK GAZE
Tuesday. June 22, 1886.
A new gas company is talked of. Prob-
ably all gas. .
—A. H. Hoyt &. Son are sole agents for
James Mcnns’ $3.00 shoes.
The Methodist church festival will be
held in the church to-night.
The. labor lyceum was addressed last
Sunday by Louis F. Pest, Esq. of New
York.
—Go to the Norwalk Laundry 51 Main
St. to get your Collars, Cuffs, and shirts
‘done up.
Fred S. Ambler and Enos Kellogg have
joined in a partnership in the grocery
“Don’t be a clam” when tbceditors are
on deck for a shore dinner.
Pioneer Hook and Ladder company
have a run arid practice to—night.
Thomas S. Morrison and bride returned
from their bridal tour on Thursday.
—-Largest variety of Bali Shoes. All
colors. Cheap, at A. H. Iont & Son.
Buckingham and William Lockwood
contemplate spending the summer in
Europe. '
Port Chester is just spreading herself
in making arrangements for a firemen’s
parade to beheld in October.
——If you want Shams, Curtains, laces
or suits done in the best manner go to
Norwnlk Laundry, 51 Maih street.
—If you want a good bay mare, ready
business.
Truman Smith has left Cornstock Bros’.
store, and returned to New Jersey to re-
cuperate his health.
St. Paul’s Lndies’ Missionary society
will sell cake at the Wall street parish
rooms to-morrow afternoon.
On Wednesday Mrss Minnie Potter was
married to Mr. Charles L. Millard, at the
residence of the bride on Camp street.
By a vote Tuesday evening the sum of
$12,000 was appropriated for enlarging
and improving the Concord street school
building.
Miss Lizzie Downs of Norwalk was
married Wednesday to Dr. Theodore
Ledyard of New York, Rev. Edward
Anderson officiating.
—Smusrnnss Wanna—A competent
seamstress; one who thoroughly under-
stands Dressmakiug. Apply to Mrs. F.
E. anton, 62 Wall street, Norwalk.
The voters in the Center school district
last Tuesday evenings elected David B.
Tinkler, committee; George T. Merritt,
treasurer, and Rufus Fillow, collector.
The accidental ignition of oil at John
P. Beatty d5 Bro's. shop last Tuesday, so
badly burned Capt. Floyd Baylcs about
the upper part of his body that the skin
peeled off.
Work on the cellar of the new Masonic
' Temple has begun, the contract having
been awarded to Mr. Henry Seymour.
The architect of the super structure is Mr.
A. C. Golding. °
—A fine Jersey cow for sale. Soon to
be fresh, and the calf will be worth nrore
than is asked for the cow. Registered
stock. Ask for Mr. John Roberts, Five
Mile River, near the depot.
There are nine Connecticut men in the
National base ball lengue—O’Rouke,’
Romor and Mike Dorgan, New York;
Burns, Flinn, Moolie and Ryan, Chicago;
Lillie, Kansas City and Jerry Dorgan,
Detroit.
Mr. H. S. Davis has been engaged as
clerk at the Norwalk Hotel. From his
wide acquaintance and popularity among
the traveling public he will be sure to
attract a desirable patronage to that
popular hotel.
City Auditor Keating, of Bridgeport,
lost his little boy last week under peculiar
circumstances. The little fellow, two
years old, got hold of a bottle of carbolie
acid and drank some of its contents, dying
in about three hours.
The closing exercises of Mrs. Bissell’s
school, consisting of Recitations, essays,
&.c. with a gymnastic drill, will take place
atthcAtlicnaeum on Wed. morning, J uric
23d at 10 o’clock. All friends of the
school are cordially invited to be present.
The ladies of the various factories are
to be given complimentary excursions by
the manager of the steamer Island Belle
at various times during the summer. Mr.
Shepard, the proprietor, knows that suc-
cess depends on keeping on the right side
of the ladies.
A striped bass, weighing 19 pounds,
was exhibited at Adams Brothers’ market
Friday, which was caught at Westport.
A portion of it was taken by Mr. George
E. Miller, and the balance by Mrs. George
Partrick, the popular landlady of the High
street boarding house.
—-Frauklin Howes’ Medical Discovery is
advertised as a blood purifier, and, unlike
most other medicines advertised, it fur-
nishes references in the places where it is
sold. From what we hear of. it, it is
worthy the attention of those suffering
from disorder of blood, dyspepsia, and
other troubles that lead to malaria, chills
and kindred nfiiictions.
The third annual festival of the Broad
River Sunday school which came off on
Tuesday and Wednesday evenings last,
was a pleasurable affair, and well attend-
ed. The nrogramme consisted, as usual,
of speaking and singing by the members
of the school, and the committees on each
are to be congratulated for the success of
this part of the entertainment. The Nor-
walk Amateur Orchestra performed sever-
al medleys with their usual excellent good
taste, and several local artists sang. The
receipts netted over $80.
Last Thursday, was one of those muggy,
sticky, diabolical,sweltering days we read
about—one of those melancholy days
when “the young man’s fancy lightly
turns” to thoughts of lager beer and seltzer
and the girls luxuriate in mosquito netting
gowns cut low; when your shirt collar
melts “and trickles down your back and
your clothes stick to your lridc with the
suction of a pump-valve; when it would
be the height of bliss to “take elf your
flesh and sit in your bones”—a tedious,
oppressive day.
The suggestion that the completion of
the electric fire alarm be appropriately
celebrated by a parade of the fire depart-
ments of Norwalk and neighboring towns
is a good one, and should be acted upon.
for all the work you can give her, call on
John Roberts, Five Mile River, near the
depot. I
A dividend of 3s per cent. has been de.
clared by the directors of the National
Bank of Norwalk, payable on and after
July lst.
Mr. Ben Mallory and wife, of Norwich
are visiting at the home of Mrs. M's.
parents, where they will remain until the
middle of July.
A barn belonging to Charles A. Doty, on
High Street, South Norwalk, and used as
a manufactory for feather dusters was
burned last night.
The Island Belle has discontinued her
trips to South Norwalk as the present con-
venient arrangement of trains renders
them unnecessary. She plies between
Wilson's and Roton Points at regular in-
tervals. '
Miss Manx Ronnnrs, who so successful-
ly played here in “Young Mrs. WinthrOp“
in connection with Miss Ada Dyas will
appear in New Yuan’s Eva for Mr. George
Clarke’s Dramatic treat next' Tuesday
evening.
Cards are out announcing the marriage
of Miss Myra E. York and Mr Alexander
Leslie Austin, to be celebrated at the
residence of Mr. Decker, No. 16 Chestnut
Street, South Norwnlk on Wednesday
June 80th.
-——“The most excellent.” c’onfcctionery
and ice-cream may be bougnt at Fred
Mead’s on Wall street, where one willflnd
the best of bread and cakes and every thing
in the bakery line. Ice. cream orders
promptly attended to and delivered to any
part of the town. Try our new Orange
Cream.
Rehearsals of “New Year’s Eva" are go-
ing on in New York under the superinten-
denee of Fred. Corbett the young actor
who so successfully supported Lester Wal-
lack in “The Captain of the Watch," at
Wallack’s theatre last winter. Mr. Clarke’s
company will reach here "Monday next
all ready for the performance on Tuesday,
the 29th inst.
The Commencement exercises of High
School will be held in Music Hall on
Thursday. The graduating Students are :
Miss Sadie Boerum, Miss Annie W. Nash,
Percy W. Mead, Will L. Rider and Miss
Emma Vents. The salutatorian is Paul
H. Nasli,an(l the valcdictorian Miss Vests.
The graduating class, with their teachers
will give a reception in the school house
on Friday evening.
Nrtw Ynan’s Eve at the Opera House
next Tuesday will be the social event of
the year. Mr. W. H. Earle and F. St.
John Lockwood, Esq, backed by every
prominent citizen of Norwalk and South
Norwalk will be present, and it is safe to
say that the audience on that occasion
will be the most fashionable ever gathered
in the Opera House. A few seats left at
Plaisted’s.
There is no little indignation expressed
at the action of the Electric Light company
in putting up wooden posts, that are not
even straight. In other towns, like Dan-
bury and Stamford, to say nothing of large
cities, the companies have been required
to erect nice looking iron poles, rather
ornamental than otherwisefiwhilc this city
has to take, it seems, what the company
gives them. Is there such a thing in this
city as a government to look out for its
interests ?—Jou7 nal. ‘
Alfred Swords of Bridgeport, formerly of
Norwalk, was sentenced to a term in jail
the other day. He protested vehemently,
but to no purpose, whereupon he swore
he wouldn’t patronize aBridgeport jail any
way; if it had been in Norwalk he would
not object. 80 he pulled a thick piece of
glass out of his pocket and attempted to
cut his neck off. Oflicers interfered and
prevented him from killing himself,
although he succeeded in cutting a serious
gash in his throat. He is now nursing
his neck and his anger inthe jail.
The salvation army now have a brass
band, with Thomas Hope as instructor.
Heretofore they have had a most diaboli-
cal aggregation of instruments of torture,
on which they performed without refer-
ence to harmony or metre, producing an
effect that must have been more powerful
in putting the devil to flight than even
their peculiar tactics in “knee drill” war-
fare, and a redeeming feature of the in-
stitution was the fact that they kept the
neighborhood of the barracks free from
rats. With a band that can blow out
some kind of music, the army will be less
objectionable to the community, and thus
begin the filling of along felt want.
The 42d annual session of the National
Division, Sons of Temperance, will be
held at New Haven, from Tuesday, July
13th to Friday, 18th. The Grand Divis-
ion of Connecticut will give the National
representatives a grand public reception
in Carll’s Opera House on Tuesday even-
ing. On Thursday, 15th, the annual pic-
nic of the Grand Division will occur at
NORWALK GAZETTE, TUESDAY. JUNE 22, 1886.
l—Family washing done at Nor-walk
Laundry, 51 Main street.
F. H. Rose is to establish a law office in
Hardcnbrook’s building.
__ .. —_Buy the Fearless Shoe, $2.50, fine
calf, at A. H. Hoyt & Son.
Cherries are figuring prominently
among the delicacies of the season.
The silver Mine Church festival will be
held to-morrow and Thursday evenings.
Capt. Joseph B. Merrill and wife are to
celebrate their silver wedding tomorrow
evening at Tavern Island.
Democrats should not stand in the door
and “shoe” the mugwumps away. Drop
a little proveudcr in the vestibule and step
aside. . '
J onN MA'r'rrnzws the popular Comedian,
will appear in “New Years Eve,” for Mr.
George Clarke's Citizens Testimonial next
Tuesday evening.
~—Siuius'rnirss Wanna—A competent
seamstress; one who thoroughly under-
stands Dressmaking. Apply to Mrs. F.
E. Buxton, 02 Wall street, Norwalk.
The Benjamin Barraclough place on
Camp street was sold at auction last Thurs-
day afternoon by B. J. Sturges, for $4.100.
Theodore E. Smith of this town was the
purchaser. '
The Opera House is now under the
management of B. J. Sturges and C. B.
Coolidge, wide-awake enterprising citizens
under whose administration the House
will lose none of its prestige, but will ftl'ge
ahead on its road to still greater prosperity
and popularity.
Mr, George Clarke, our fellow-towns-
man will receive all the Norv'alk and South
Norwalk people at the Opera House'uext
Tuesday evening. There are tickets at
Plaisted’s, and the fear is the Opera House
will not.be large enough to hold the ad-
mirers of the favorite actor.
By request of a number of citizens the
ladies of Cranberry Plains will repeat
their strawberry festival and literary en-
tertainment at the chapel on next Tuesday
evening. If stormy, next fair evening.
Carryalls will leave South Norwalk at
7:20 and Norwalk at 7:40 p. m. ' ' ..
The clock shop shuts down on the 80th
inst. for two weeks, and the members of
Barker and Leversrdge’s orchestra who
work in that shop will spend the vacation
at Bell Isle, OR the coast of South Norwalk,
where they will be housed in Mrs. I. B.
Woodruff’s ample cottage. There will be
some music there, we half suspect.—Win-
ated Frau.
One of the prisoners tried in the city
court Wednesday morning had been on a
large, drunk, and while in that condition
made a vicious assault on the household
furniture, in which the furniture came out
second best. When asked why he
smashed the stove, “It was full of water
bugs,” he said, “and I broke it to kill
them."—Bridgeport News.
Second Lieutenant Henry Mntheis of Co.
F, gave the boys a collation at the Armory
Friday evening, in honor of his election.
It was a notable spread and the boys en-
joyed it hugely. The drum corps furnish-
ed music, Al and Fred Austin kept the
ompauy in a convulsion of laughter by
their absurdities, there was some speech
making, and other features combined to
make it a most enjoyable occasion.
Rev. Dr. Clarke oi the Methodist church
said Sunday in the course of his sermon
that the church of God is half full of
Christians who make: no progress in the
christian faith, live to no purpose, except-
ing by their “touchy" sensitiveness and
jealousy to keep the preacher busy run-
ning around with sugar in his pocket to
keep these overgrown babies from cryipg.
He said he hadn’t been in Norwalk long
enough to learn whether such was the case
here, but he had found it so heretofore.
Dr. Clarke, by the way came here from
Bridgeport.
Mr Edwin Van Antwerp Chichester,
whose serious illness was mentioned in last
week’s Gazarrnfdiedfiatzhis home on West
avenue, early Wednesday morning. His
funeral was held Saturday, Revs. Mr. Bis-
sell and Anderson officiating. The inter-
ment was made in Union Cemetery. Mr.
Chichester was a man of considerable
prominence hereabouts: He 'had many
sterling qualities and by those with whom
be associated lie was much beloved. At
one ti me he was very wealthy but through
unfortunate investments he lost nearly
everything. He leaves a wife and two
children.
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Miss Frances Poole came into our office
last week and desired us to warn the»
ware of a “new: coon in town" who, ac-
_ cording to. Miss Poole is an err—convict,
and would hesitate at nothing,even at steal-
ing a poor girl's dress and cutting her
throat. Miss Poole says he is good look-
ing but that the girls had better look out
for him and go with respectable gentle-
men whom they know. The girls are
hereby warned and we sincerely trust the
deer creatures may profit by Miss Poolo’s '
advice.
.The public was invited on Saturday
evening to witness an exhibition of the
Mansfield Common Sense Fire Extinguish-
er, under the management of Mr. H. A.
Mansfield and Mr. Geo. W. Lovejoy of
Bridgeport, give on. the green near the
Methodist church. A large and high box
had been built, daubed with tar, saturated
with kerosene oil, filled with :dry
kindlings rind ignited. The flames rose to
a great height and burned so fiercely as to
drive the crewd back several rods. When
the fire was at its height the extinguisher
was broughtlforward, and directed to the
blaze. The instant the chemicals touched
the burning box the flames were smother-
Norwalk is a little behind time any way High Rock Grove, and arrangements have {3d, and in a few seconds 110‘ even a spark
in the matter of a firemen’s parade, and
the inauguration of the new alarm by such
a demonstration would set her right and
vindicate her claim to be considered up to
the times. We nominate Chief Prowitt as
the proper person to take hold of the
matterzand prosecute it to success.
Mention has already been made of the
ambitious county lobbyist who offered his
services in the court house fight at Hart-
ford, and after presenting a bill for ser-
vices for $500, finally settled for $75. His
bill was pronounced a bare-faced robbery
by Selectman Strong, but he said he had
been paid as high as $100 a day, whereas
he charged Bridgeport but $209. day. He
was invited to sue forhis $500, but seemed
very anxious to avoid publicity and finally
settled for $75 as stated. Since then
another bill of a similar character has
been presented by a man in the eastern
part of the state, but it didn’t take long to
convince him that he had already been
paid for his services and that he need not
look for anything more—Bridgeport N em.
A reception and entertainment was ,
given by the pupils of Miss Baird’s Insti-
tute on Wednesday and Thursday even-
ings of last week. A large audience was
in attendance each evening, and all ex-
pressed themselves as highly pleased with
the various features of the programme.,
The readings and recitations passed off
creditably to the performers. Miss Mar-
garet Denis received many compliments
for her beautiful rendering of the vocal
selections. In both the French and the
German play great interest was manifest-
ed. The scenes were attractive, the parts
perfectly learned and the characters well
sustained. The pupils in the languages
deserve much praise for the advancement
they have made during the past year.
The past year, we are informed by the
competent principal, Miss N. F. Baird,
has been the most prosperous in the his-
tory of the institute, and its many friends
and patrons will rejoice that such is the
fact. The pupils have enjoyed excellent
health, and most of the boarders, many of
whom come from a distance, signify their
intention of retprning for the next school
year.
been made to tender the National repre-
sentatives a complimentary excursion and
banquet, on that occasion. The annual
picnic will be one of the most memorable
ones ever held by ' the Grand Divis-
ion, and premises to be, in pointof attend-
ance, far in advance of any previous
ones. ’
Prof. Alex. 8. Gibson gave one of his
popular organ recitals in Waterbury Tues-
day evening, the first he has given .in that
city, and from the glowing accounts that
appeared in the city papers the accom-
plished organist scored a big success as
usual. The American ,said: “It was a.
grand recital in every way. To demon-
strate the organ’s power for making a
great noise was not the object ; but as an
exhibition of the organist's execution and
expression the recital was a success. The
audience was closely critical and although
the programme was highly classical every
feature of it was fully appreciated by
them. Perhaps the greatest mastery of
the instrument, when all was forgotten but
the expression, was in Gilmant's souls in
D minor.” , ,-.
From the Republican—The “baggage-
smashcr” at the depot had his hand badly
lacerated on day this week, while hand-
ling a heavy trunk. The trunk escaped
injury.——-—G. S. North, the photographer,
hopes to have his gallery in readiness for
sittings early next month. At the recent
firs his loss of. negatives was entire, not
one being saved—It is said that there is
a large demand for false moustocl'ics to
assist minors to get into' pool-rooms, since
the law debarring them has gone eficct.
———-An unusual sight, one day this week,
was Mr. James Randell painting
his yacht under a canopy of mosquito-net-
ting.——-—Norwalk has eight post oillces.
Where is there another town of its size that
can make as good a showing ?———-—'l‘ho
name of Publisher Nelson Taylor, Jr., of
New York, son of Gen. Taylor. of this
city, appears on a bail-bond of $1,000, for
the appearance before the Jefferson Mair-
ket police court, of a “mighty smart,” and
wellconnected young fellow named Griggs
whose “smartuess” has gotten him
intotrouble. ’
remained. Monday evening the exhibition
was repeated, when the fire was extinguish-
ed even quicker than before. The extin.
guisher is a tubular arrangement charged
with chemicals which are discharged by
the removal of a stopple. It possesses the
advantages of duribility, effectiveness,
simplicity, is easily and cheaply recharged.
can be operated by anybody, and is prac.
ticol and efiective in many cases where no
other extinguisher could be used. It is
safe to say that Mr. Lovejoy will be suc-
cessful in introducing it extensively in
Norwalk. Chief Prowitt pronounced the
experiments successful and in every way
satisfactory. The distance at which the
chemicals were thrown was 33 feet.
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A Rare Treat in Prospect.
The new management in the Opera
House, Messrs. Sturges and Coolidge, will
inaugurate their campaign with a most
attractive feature, which at the same time,
shows an appreciation of the “eternal fit;
ness of things” by having our well-known
fellow townsmau, Mr. George Clarke, the
popular actor, appear in a beautiful per-
formance tendered him by his many ad-
miring friends in Norwalk. The follow-
ing correspondence on the subject is self
explanatory :— . .
Nonwanx, May 14, 1886.
Mr. George Clarke.
Dian Sin :-—Yonr fellow townsmen will be
pleased to have you resent in Norwalk one of
those attractive enter inmcnts in which you
have taken a prominent part, and which have
made your name deservedly popular both at
home and abroad, and won d request you to
name an early date when they may have the
pleasure of witnessing at tho 0 en. House
such representation as you may so act.
Signed, W. H. EARLE.
F. Sr.’ Joan Locuwaon.
Here followsalist of about 200 other
names of prominent Norwalkcrs. Mr.
Clarke replied as follows :—
Paospncr Avmmx.
Norman, Comm. J one 16, 1886.
W. H. Earle, F. St. John Lockwood, etc.
Gunman :—-Good fortune has am ly rec-
ompenscd my endeavors since I am onored
by our flattering letter of this date.
Hy slender merits dared not hope for such a.
compliment and your kindness I can never too
high y value. I will at once begin the rehears-
all of “New Year’q Eve,” the most delightful
comedy of the period Ind on Tuesday, J uric
29th, the best article from the New York
Theatre will assist me .in carrying out your
wishes. Very sincerely yours,
Grocer: Guns.
young colored ladies of Norwalk to be—- '
The Press Banquet.
Last Wednesday was another red-letter
day with the editors of Fairfleld county.
It was the day on which Sheriff Swartz
gave his press banquet at his delightful
summer resort on Shippan Point, Slam.
ford. The day was pleasant and the affair
was a success throughout. Tire scribes
from this region went to Stamford on the
noon train in charge of the Sheriff, and
were met at the depot there by the balance
of the palty and the Stamford orchestra.
Two large carryalls and a barouchc were
required to transport the party to, the
Point, a distance of about two miles, and
the dwellers along the route, Who were
fortunate enough to get a glimpse of the
cavalcade of beauty, intelligence and
wealth, were in evident doubt whether it
was a band of Anarchists on the war path,
or the salvation army on a crusade.
Arriving at the Point the sheriif invited
his guests to make themselves perfectly at
home and assured them that every depart-
rneut of the summer hotel and pavilion
was at their disposal and all free. Some
played ten-pins, some visited the sample
room, some strolled over the grounds and
along the bench, inspecting the bathing
houses and clam roasting oven—and all
,whiied away the time to good advantage
until the call tothe banquet hall, where a
splendid shore dinner in six courses was
served, with all necessary trimmings, by
Landlord Doerr. While the ‘dinner was
being served the orchestra discoursed
charming' music near the head of the
table” There were about thirty persons at
the dinner. After the banquet cigars
were passed around, and a season of
speech making was indulged in. Rev. C.
G.Adams,' of the Southport Church Record,
president of the press club, presided.
The Sheriff gave words of welcome and
good will; Royce made some meteoric re-
marks; Gillespie gave some good advice;
Rev. Samuel Scovillc scolded and patted
the scribes at the same time; Lawyer
Olmstead gave free counsel; Smith made
a speech flavored with a good cigar;
Ellendorf talked encouragement to the
Sheriff’s undertaking, and several others
spoke. briefly. Some action was taken
looking to the perfection of the press club
organization, a vote of thanks was tend-
ered the host and his manager, Mr. Doerr,
and the gathering adjourned, the guests
registering in the pavilion register, from
which the following list is taken. The
list is incomplete, as a number went away
without registering :—W. W. Gillespie, of
the Stamford Advocate; W. A. Royce, of
the Stamford Comet ,' George Sawter, of
the Stamford News; H. S. Byington, of
the Norwalk Gaza'rrn; Erwin‘ Edwards,
of the Greenwich Graphic ; F. 8. Lyon
and F. S. Lyon, Jr., of the South Norwalk
Republican; John S. Jones, of the West-
porter ; J. M. Ellendorf and W. S. Crofut,
of the South Norwnlk Mechanioa’ Journal ,-
Rev. G. Adams and Levi B. Curtis, of the
Church Record; James Golden, of the
South Norwalk Sentinel; John Rode-
meyer, Jr., of the Norwalk GAZETTE; W.
W. Kirk, of the New Canaan Messenger;
L. B. Curtis, of the Fairfield Adon-tz‘wr ;
F. C. Smith, of the Standard; J. K. Butler,
newspaper correspondent; W. S. Knapp,
architect, of South Norwalk; cx-State
Attorney Jas. H. Olmstend ; Rev. Samuel
Seoville, of the Stamford Congregational
church; Wm. R. Lockwood, of Stamford;
J. A. Volk, of South Norwalk, and quite
a number of Stamford officials. The uni-
versal verdict was that Sheriff Swartz had
shown himself to be a philanthropist, as
well as an enterprising business man, in
inaugurating the work of opening up
Shippan Point as a resort for summer
pleasure seekers. The improvements he
is constantly making are bringing the
place more and more into public notice,
and it is destined to become one of the
most popular resorts on the sound. The
advantages it offers are superior, and the
Sheriff is shrewd enough to improve them
to the mutual benefit of himself and the
public.
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DABIEN.
Miss Bessie Robinson, of Brooklyn, is a
guest of Miss M. K.‘Sands.
Mrs. Thaddeus Bell and son are visiting
friends in Amherst and Springfield, Mass.
Tire public schools will close Friday to
give the children two months of fun and
frolic in the open air.
The ladies of the Methodist church will
hold a strawberry and ice cream festival
in the town hall to-morrow evening.
One of the carpenters engaged in build-
ing Mr. Alfred Morehousc's house fell from
the scaffolding to the ground one day last
week, cutting a deep gash in his head.
Very interesting exercises were held in
the Methodist church last Sunday evening
in observance of Children’s Day. Mrs.
Georgiana Parsons was present and gave
a reading in a very pleasing manner.
The cool weather last Friday evening
did not prevent a large attendance at the
lawn' party, which was an occasion of
such interest that it will probably soon be
followed by others of a similar character.
A large audience crowded the town hall
last Wednesday evening when the pupils
of the Elmwood school gave their annual
entertainment. The exercises were well
conducted and successfully carried out.
Mention should be made of the beamiful
poem recited so effectively by Miss Dora
Searies.
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WILTON.
Mr. Frank H. Cole arrived heme on
Saturday evening.
Mr. Charles H. Lyon has a large barn in
course of construction. '
Ex-Mayor Reed of Cannons Station is
summering in Ridgefield.
There was a very pleasant repetition of
the “Children’s Day” exercises in the
chapel of the Congregational church on
Sunday evening. .
Ed Wirely was sent to jail last week for
stealing a twenty-five cent hammer. The
small value of the article taken and the
stalensss of the charge, make the afiair
look somewhat trifling.
The funeral of Mr. Truman B. Kirk was
attended at her late residence on Sunday.
the Rev. Mr. Townsend of Cannons con-
ducting the services. The interment took
place at Evergreen cemetery, N. Y.
. Mrs. Annie Fox died at her home on
Sunday at the advanced age of ninety.
The deceased was well known by her
kindly disposition and neighborly traits,
which is attested by the fact that she was
quite generally known as Aunt Ann.
On Wednesday evening last Dr. and
Mrs. Huntington observed their wedding
anniversary and invited a number of their
friends to assist. Miss Kempf of New
York a friend of Mrs. Huntington was
present and contributed to the pleasure of
all, by her musical talents.
MARRIAGE or PRESIDENTS.
The only instance of a President
marrying a second time is that of
John Tyler, who was too bashful to
kiss his first wife during their engage-
ment, but was bold enough to marry a
young girl shortly after her death in the
White House. The first three Presi-
dents married widows, and Washington
had one or two love afiairs before he
got Martha Custis. , Washington seemed
to make it a principle to fall in love with
nothing but heiresses, and he got a
nice lot with Martha Custis, who used
to tell him she brought the money into
the family. Jefi'erson was a good match
while he was in the White House. He
was a widower and true'to his first wife.
’ Martin Van Baron was alsoa'widowor
President. but though he said sweet
things without number, he did not talk
love. Jackson's wife was buried in the
dress made for her White House recep-
tions, and Arthur put a memorial win-
dow to his wife in St. John's Church
while he was President. and also not in
‘ heroidpcw. v...” - .. 1
WESTPOBT.
"Mr. Edward Godfrey is out with a new
trottcr. , .
The public schools close on
this week. ,
The reading room is becoming quite
popular with the boys.
The annual meeting of Compo district
will be held on Friday evening.
Mr. J. H. Clutc is spending a few days
with his family in Schenctady, N. Y. .
Mr. Charles P. Chapman has recently
purchased another heavy draught horse.
Mrs. GeorgcR. Rogers, accompanied by
her daughter, is visiting her father, Mr.
Elnntlian Wheeler.
The Cntlrolic society held an ice cream
and strawberry festival in National Hall
last Thursday evening.
Mr. Samuel Banks has commenced the
erection of a fine house on his place, near
the Willow Brook cemetery.
Greens Farms berries are in market.
They are quite an improvement on those
which have been sold for some days past.
Mr. Gerslrom Perry celebrated his 79th
birthday last Tuesday evening. His dc-
scenda‘nts represented three generations.
Mr. J. H. Tufts, who was principal. of
the high school last year, was in town last
week and attended the cxercisesbn Friday
evening.
Miss Nellie Hurlbutt and Miss Laura
Wood, who have been attending school
at Newburg during the past year, returned
home last week. * '
Mr. Orlando J. Allen will soon corn-
mence the erection of a fine residence on
Bridge street, on the lot adjoining Mr.
Rufus Wakcman's.
A large delegation from Temple Lodge,
F. and A. M., visited St. John’s Lodge.
No. 3, of Bridgeport, last Wednesday
evening. They were received most cor-
dially, and were highly pleased with their
visit.
Mr. H. S. Rood, of South Norwalk,
who has had charge of the town clock for
some time past, has placed a large clock
in the post office window to proclaim the
time to the passer-by and also to serve as
an advertisement.
A caucus is to be held this Wednesday
evening to nominate a person to recom-
mend for appointment as postmaster. If
all of the rumors are correct there are
many who would be willing to have the
position forced upon them.
Mr. Lewis Fillow, of Poplar Plains,
died suddenly at his home on Saturday.
Mr. Fillow had been ill for some time, but
was not considered dangerous. It is sup-
posed that a slight cold resulted in serious
development of his disease.
A pink festival was held in the old rub-
ber factory at Saugatuck, last Wednesday
evening, under the auspices of the Young
People’s association of the Methodist
church. Music was furnished by the
Westport Cornet Band. The attendance
was large, and the receipts pnlirely satis-
factory. '
On Thursday of last week a large school
of bluefish of large size came into our
river. Attempts were make to capture
some of them, but no seine was available.
Mr. Chauncey Allen, the draw tender,
says this is the second time they have
made their appearance here within his
«
recollection. in
Thursday evening Mr. Thomas Quinlan
harnessed his horse, and leaving it for a
moment stepped into the barn. The horse
immediately started and ran up Main
street. Some persons attempted to stop
it near the M. E. church, but only suc-
cecded in turning it down the other street.
Before it was finally secured the buggy
was a wreck.
Children's day was observed in the Con-
gregational church last Sunday, the exer-
cises being deferred the week before on
account of the unfavorable weather; The
church was beautifully decorated with
ferns and flowers. At the baptismal ser-
vice in the morning there were eight bap-
tized, five being ..infants. The evening
service was similar to the usual Sunday
school concerts.
An adjourned town meeting was held
last Saturday afternoon to hear the report
of the committee appointed four weeks
ago. The attendance was not very large,
but as usual there was a variety of opinion.
The committee reported in favor of a draw
with one span as at present, but the gen-
eral opinion seemed to favor the length-
ening of the draw and so dispense with
the short span. The meeting adjourned
for one week so that the committee might
report upon a draw of greater length.
The closing exercises of the high school
took place in Assembly Hall last Friday
evening, consisting of essays, declamations
and instrumental music. Our space will
not permit an extended notice of each,
and it would be‘impossible to make a
selection of any deserving special mention
where all acquitted themselves so well.
The principal, Mr. Cross, stated that dur-
ing the year the school had been supplied
with a library and also a fine set of physical
apparatus.
Bernard Donlon became drunk and
noisy Thursday night. All efforts to quiet
him failed, and Sheriff Kemper was sent
for, who arrested him and started for the
lockup. On the way he made such an
uproar that it aroused all the pe0ple.
Amoug them was Justice Lees, who
thereupon fined him one dollar and costs
and sentenced him to thirty days in jail,
whither he was conveyed the next morn-
by the officer. '
For some time Frederick Snagg, of
Snugatuck, who has been subject to fits
from childhood, and whose mentalpowers
have been seriously affected thereby, has
not been considered safe to be at large as
he was subject to violent outbursts of
passion, in‘ which he would attack any'
one with any missile at hand, An attempt
was made to have him placed in the
school for imbeciles at Lakeville, but the
governor refused to permit him to enter
that institution, and on Tuesday he was
taken to the asylum for the insane at
Middletown by Ofilcer Kemper.
lllSTlOOKi
IF-YOU WANT Wedding Invitations print-
ed, come to the Gaze-rm Ofiice. We keep the
Friday of
latest and richest styles.
=2”:
IF you WANT Handbills come‘ to the GA-
znm Office. Prices lower and quality of work
better than can be had elsewhere in town.
IF YOUWANT lino Visiting or Business
Cards, come to the Gazer-m Ofiice. Our work
can’t be beat. I
IF YOU WANT Engraved Visiting Cards
come to the Gamma Office. We can furnish
the latest designs.
IF YOU WANT any Book work done, come
to the Gun-m Office. We guarantee satisfac-
lion.
IF YOU WANT Bill Heads, Statements,
Letter or Note Heads, ask the Gums Ofiice
prices.
IF YOU WANT Poster work done, Hang-
ers, Show Cards, or Programmes for entertain-
ments, our lerge'assortment of type renders it
easy for us to Live you the best work.
IF YOU WANT anylabels, come tozthe GA-
zurm Ofiicc. We will furnish them at the low
est rates.
IF YOU WANT estimates on any printing
it will cheerfully be furnished. . °
STATE AND GENERAL.
Thursday night. They are
1888.
otic addresses.
aunt in Scotland died a few days ago,
now wishes she hadn’t.
ing. The contracting parties were Dr.
Nathan Krout, aged 24, and Miss L. Noble,
daughter of Solomon Noble, aged 22, all
of Ansonia. The ceremony was perform-
ed by a rabbi from- New York, attire resi-
dence of the bride’s parents on Cheevcr
street, under a canopy, each pillar being
held by a young man. After the cere-
mony the groom broke a glass under his
right foot, and all then sat down to a
bountiful feast.——Oourant;
The New Hartford Tribune snys :—
“Fred Stumpf left New Hartford, May 10,
for Casselton, Dakota, where he has a
brother residing. At Albany he wrote
back to friends in this village saying that
when he reached Chicago he should write
again. Nothing has been heard from him
since. His brother Lymar. went t6 Albany
and got a faint trace of him, by which lie
is satisfied that he bought at that city a
ticket for Chicago. Tire brother in Cas-
seiton came on as far as Chicago to try to
obtain some information in regard to him.
He had about $400 with him and there
are fears of foul play.”
A Preston man discovered four brawny
sons of toil reclining on the greenswnrd
Friday morning, who appeared as if they
would be begging a dinnerlaterin the day.
He called the quartette to him and offered
them half a dollar to saw and split a dozen
sticks of wood. They declined his offer,
saying the price was too low. He then
offered to give them a meal of sirloin
steak in addition to the cash. The spokes-
man replied: “Sir, we will do the job
for just two dollars. We have belonged
to the Sons of Rest for over four months,
and have never yet worked under wages."
They remained in idleness, but when they
were hungry they want to another neigh-
borhood to beg their bread—Norwich
Caum'er.
H—
Three Peculiarities
Hood’s Sarsaparllla, the great blood purifier
and regulating medicine, is characterized by
three peculiarities, namely :
remedial agents used.
I st -
I
2 d . The proportion in which the roots,
. herbs, barks, etc., are mixed.
The process by which the active
3 d = medicinal properties are secured.
The result is amedlcine of unusual strength
and curative power, which effects cures here-
tofore unequalled. These peculiarities belong
exclusively to Hood’s Sarsaparilla, and are
Unknovrin to Othersr
Hood’s Sarsaparilla is prepared with the
greatest skin and care, by pharmacists of
education and long experience. Hence it is a
medicine worthy of entire confidence. It you
suffer from scrofula, salt rheum, or any dis-
ease of the blood, dyspepsia, billousness, sick
headache, or kidney and liver complaints,
catarrh or rheumatism, do not fail to try
Hood's Sarsaparilla
“I recommend Hood's Sarsaparilla to all
my friends as the best blood purifier on
earth.” Wu. Gm, drugglst, Hamilton, 0.
“ Hood's Sarsnparilla has cured me of semi.
ulons humor, and done me worlds of good
otherwise.” 0. A. Arman), Arnold, Me.
, A book containing many additional state-
ments of cures will be sent to all who desire.
Hood's -. Sarsaparilla
Sold by all druggists. 81; six for so. Made it
only by C. I. HOOD 8; 00., Lowell, Mass. .
,IOO Doses One Dollar.
The combination of the various
The Young Men’s Republican club, of
Haven, enrolled eleven new recruits last
mustering for
The corner ‘stone for New Haven’s
soldiers’ monument was laid on Thursday
in the presence of thousands of spectators.
Governor Harrison and others made patri-
The wife of John W. Donaldson,aletter
carrier in New Haven, secured a divorce
from her husband about a year ago. His
leaving him $100,000. Mrs. Donaldson
The first Hebrew wedding ever cele-
brated in Derby took place Tuesday even-‘
‘ CURE
Biol: Headache and relieve all the troubles incl-
dont to o bilions state or the system, such as Diz-
ziness, Nansen, wetness! Distress
Pain In the Side, 87c. Wh 1?"!th mt
shown curing
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Headache, Carter’s LittleLivchiilsmequa
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Inna n complain w ' o e so
all disordersgof the stomach, otimu’lnTo Oligollggr
inhoyonly cured
and regulate the bowols. Even
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cui‘fcr 11'ng this distressing gompiaint ; flimsy“:
newly their goodness‘doeo not end here, and those
who once try them will find these ltttlo pgls valu-
willing
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hthobnnoofcomanyllvesthnthercllwi . we
make our great boost. Our pills euro lleivliiia
“Euniedeani’iia Liver Pills
r c are v small and.
very my to take. Ono or two pillscgakc a (into.
They are strictly vegetable and do not grip -. or
p but bfiltbcir gentle notion please all via
use born. vials at 25 cents; five for £1. Sui
by dmgglsts everywhere, or sent by min].
I .CABTER MEDICINE 00.,
Now You: City.
IN VESTIGATE !
HIGHLAND
TON ICA WATER.
Are you sulierlng from Bright's Disease,
lDlahptgs, Blood Poison, constipation, or Dys-
epsa
TRY NATURE’S REMEDY.
TONIGA.
No nauseating decoctlon but a pure, pleasant
sparkling
NATURAL AGENT
For the cure of suffering humanity.
svnrnes LOCATED AT rm:
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See Nature’s perfect beverage, Highland Rock
Water in another column.
GEO. B. PLAISTED, General Agent.
Cor. Main and Wall Sts., Norwalk,
Washington St., South Norwalk.
The Highland News is a monthly paper published
at the Springs, South Manchester, Conn. Send for
sample copy; it will tell you all about Highland
Waters. Subscription 25c. per annum. 4t23
Don’t Do It!
Don’t send your laundry work out of town, when
you can have it done at home in, in first-class style
and at reasonable prices. Call or send for price
list. Nor-walk ofilce at
BARROWS’ SHOE STORE,
17 MAIN STREET,
Goods must be at the laundry by Thursday
morning to insure delivery on Saturday. Open
evenings until 8 o’clock.
Old Well Laundry,
(330. W. HALLOOK, Manager.
3:: msniraros smear, scorn sonwanx.
F. Kocour,
‘Merchant TailOr,
llas received a full line of Spring and Summer.
Imported Snitings and Pantnloonings. '
Spring Overcoats.
A Fine assortment of Spring and Summer
Overcoatings, at reasonable rates.
All work done by first-class workmen.
SATISFACTION GUARANTEED.
13 and 15 Main Street, Norwalk, Donn.
For Rent.
Neat Cottage of 10 rooms, on South Union
avenue, bath room and all modern conven-
iences. New.y painted and papered, and in good
condition. Large cellar. Three minutes walk
from post office. For terms, etc., apply at Gazn'l'rr:
Ofiice. til)
For Sale Cheap.
1L1. be sold at a Bargain, it applied for soon
a small, neat Cottage, of sixr ooms, in good
neighborhood, and three minutes’ walk of the
bridge. Apply at GAZETTE OFFICE.
BA
. ’ THE ESTABLISHED REPUTATION FOR
BA
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w? n ‘ transact! ~ » , v ....
do what few Retailers can, viz.: MANU—
FACTURE THEIR STOCK ENTIRE for
Men“ Boys and Children, and sell it at
a savmg of .TWO PROFITS to the buyer.
Their Clothing has a celebrity of 20
years’ standing.
FASHION BOOKS AND SAMPLES SENT WHERE REQUESTED.
N. E. Cor. Canal and Broadway,
NEW YORK CITY.
——-—ESTABLISHED 1850.————
H. J. BAKER & BRO..
215 PEflRL STREET, - - - - NEW YORK.
OUR COMPLETE MANURES
Which we make to furnish the plant food specially required for each farm crop, have again proved
their VALUE AND ECONOMY during the past season, notwithstanding the low price of Farm Produce
enerally. In fact this very circumstance made it all the more necessary for farmers to obtain the
ARGES'I‘ CROPS the farm would produce and thus MAKE A PROFIT where a small crop would
perhaps entail a loss to say nothing of the advantage of getting farm products to market early. thus
realizing the BEST ’RICES FOR THEM. Ask any or your neighbors who have used theseFergillggrs
as to the result. or
“A. A.” lmmnniaied Supernhosphale,“ 5...... W “W Wim-
Pnrcn $37.50 Pen ’i‘on.
' ' ' A FINE Aa'ricLE BUT nor sd/Hmu A GRADE AS ABOVE. Pnicn
Pelican Bone Femllzar, $32.50.... .0...
WE MANUFACTURE BOTH THE ABOVE FROM BONE.
Slrictly Pure flg‘ricultural Chemicals of all Kinds.
Our Pamphlet, “FACTS FOR FARMERS." containing full information as to above, mailed FREE on
application. For Sale by A. J . MEEKER & 330., Norwalk, Conn.
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—FOR SALE AT—— ?
SPENCER/S
_ JEWELRYSTORE
3 MAIN STREET.
SPECIAL OPENING
OF SUMMER STYLES IN
MILLINERY,
Spring
On Thursday. May l3th,
Consisting of the Lafest Novelties in MILLINERY,
Ti‘lilllllflil & Ullll'lllllllflil Hills & BOHIIOIS, 9 Which they are ogglrlingtaoi 13mg} attractive prices.
FANCY GOODS
consists of everything needed by ladies. Particular
attention paid to the selection of Embroidery
Materials. Stamping neatly executed.
Misses St. John
Have new on hand an elegant assortment of
Ribbons, Flowers, Laces, Grapes, ;
and Ornaments. . ;
i
We Shall exhibit 8. choice assortment of
Rough and Ready Bonnets, English .
Miltons, Fancy Straws, Children’s ‘ Anew lot or Muslin Underwear just received.
lists, 850., &c. : Bought at a reduction and selling very cheap.
All are invited to inspect our goods. . A line assortment of Hair Goods constant] y on
‘ hand. Combings made up. Switches made for
life's. thmot Fawcett $102; .1 1' b m S M
Crepe ma eequn to new y e c rver
3 Water Street, Norwalk.
Patent Process, for which we have tile agency.
73 Main street, so. NOI‘Willk- We also have the agency for “The Madame
Griswold Corsets," prices range from $1.50 up
No other agents authorized to sell these corsets.
We are always happpy to show goods whether
you wish to purchase or no . ' -
Misses St. J ohn,
33 Main Street, Norwalk.
WE want a few more agents at once to .sell our
nursery stock on salary. We can give
Permanent Employment
'l‘o lionent Wide-Awake Men.
3. G. CHASE & 00.,
23 Pemberton Square, Boston.
UMbl
. Tl — TH .
IS CONGEDED, AND NOW THAT A
PATENT LEVER WATCH
WARRANTED TO KEEP CORRECT TIME, IS
PRESENTED TO EVERY PURCHASER TO THE AMOUNT OF $15.00
Or over, customers are sure of getting not only the Best Styles of ‘
' c: 1'. OT H I N G
' Prices tertainl as Low as any House can flier.
'BUT A
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Handsome and Useful Present.-
NUMS, ‘
1 94', 1 98,1 scans 200 Ghatham Squar eN. Y.
BARMGLOUGH.
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Norwalk Chronicler