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TLJESDAY.’DECEMBER 2-5 1886
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NORWALK GAZETTE.
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V Tuesday, Dec. 28, 1886.
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Mrs. George Finch, Belden avenuc,.was
visiting in New Haven last week.
All our merchants report a holiday
trade largely in excess of last year.
Pcrley H. Glines and wife, now of TO-
ronto, are visiting friends in town.
Miss Lillie Jones, of Norwalk, is visit-
ing in Col. H. K Scott’s, Ridgefield.
Mr. Henry P. Price and Mrs. Mai Miller
, are to be married early in February.
The show windows after the grand rush
of holiday shoppers looked like a storm at
sea. . ‘ ‘
Indications indicate that the Gander
Club’s‘ball in aid of the Library will be an
overwhelming success.
Mrs. E. Garside, of Trenton. N. J .,
spent Christmas with tiiends in town.
She expects to return home some time
this week.
Willis J. Beach, who was on Monday
' nominated by the president for postmaster
at Litchfield, was confirmed by the senate
the same day.
William Warner of Bridgeport, shot and
instantly killed Mrs. Jane Lynch and then
killed himself. The job was done wrong
end first, as usual.
'Mrs. Gen. Ferry and daughter Mary ex-
pect to visit Washington after a short so-
ljourn in New York. They will remain in
iWashington till May lst.
i. 'In St. John’s Lodge, F. and A. M., next
U‘hursday night, the impressive third
degree will be impressively worked in new
and impressive uniforms.
, We have been asked to state that the
big pile of snow on the bridge near the
Norwalk Hotel is a nuisance that should
be removed. It is so stated.
Mr. Elmore Selleck formerly a grocer
n South Norwalk, but of late a resident
of Greenwich, died at his home in that
.place on Christmas day. He leaves a wife
and three children. ,
Miss Mattie V. Perry and Miss Quigg,
teachers in Centre school, are spending
the holidays at their homes in New York
state ; Miss Perry at Whitney’s Point, and
Miss Quigg at Oswego.
In New York talk, young girls who
make their debut into society are called
' ‘debbies,” antiquated maids are “tabbies,’
and intermediate ones are “tarriers,” be-
cause they tarry unmarried.
Col. James Hubbard, late commandant
of the 2d Connecticut Heavy Artillery,
volunteers, died in Washington D. C. last
Tuesday of erysipelas. He was a gallant
soldier, an honest man and a gentleman.
The road leading to and by the lockup
is said to be sadly in need of repair. This
is not as it should be, as, sad to relate,
that road is considerably traveled—and
not alone by those who make the lockup
their destination.
Thomas Kemp was convicted by Jus-
icc Selleek, of drunkenness last Wednes-
day and fined $3.00 and costs. Yesterday
his daughter Julia was fined $1 and $9
costs, for breach of the peace, which
amount was raised by loyal friends of the
girl.
The entire GAZETTE force “spent Christ-
mas.” taking the day before to prepare,
and the day after to recover; so like many
of our exchanges we come out this Week
as newsy as could be expected when the
work is hurriedly done and news is
scarce.
Prof. and Mrs. Wm. E. Greene, the
dancing teachers, will give their first re-
ception to pupils and their parents and
friends in the Athenaenm next Monday
evening, on the informal closing of the
first term. Second term begins Monday,
Jan. 10th.
The offer of the Pennsylvania Railroad
company to elevate its tracks in Jersey
City above the grade of the street has
aroused the people of Connecticut to de-
mand that the New York, New Haven
and Hartford railroad shall have no grade
crossings in the cities of that state.
A new feature in Webster's Unabridged
Dictionary. The publishers of Webster
have recently added to the Unabridged a
”Pronouucing Gazetteer of the World, con-
taining over 25,000 titles, briefly describ-
ing the countries, cities, towns and natural
features of every part of the globe.” It
covers a hundred pages.
Rev. Dr. Spencer is now convalescing
from a severe attack of congestion of the
lungs. The Doctor had a narrow escape
from pneumonia, and all will rejoice to
know that he is on the road to recovery.
The good Doctor’s invalid daughter, Mrs
Cape, is also very encouragingly regaining
her health.
Ex-Congressman George Willard, editor
of the Journal, of Battle Creek, Michigan,
will soon enter the Episcopal ministry,
and George W. Buckley, another Battle
Creek editor, will soon become a Unitar-
ian clergyman. There is nothing like edi-
torial work to develop whatever latent
goodness a man has in him.
William R. Lockwood wil make a win-
ter visit to the Pacific coast, taking the
Southern Paciflczroute, and stopping at
New Orleans and:various points of interest
along the line in southern California, to
San Francisco, and thence possibly to
Oregon, WashingtongTerritory and Puget
Sound. It will be along, but most inter-
esting and, we trust, healthful journey to
our worthy townsman.
The opera, “Pirates of Penzance," to
be given in Music Hall on Tuesday and
Wednesday evenings, January 11 and 12,
under the auspices of Old Well Hook and
Ladder company, promises to be quite the
affair of the season. The best local talent
available has been secured, and- the re-
hearsals have been numerously held and
assiduously improved. The enterprise is
in the hands of good managers, the cause
is an admirable one, and everything points
to a successful and enjoyable entertain-
ment. Read the advertisement for par-
ticulars. The diagrams will be opened
Saturday, January 8.
The country is safe for another year, for ‘
the Pittsfield Sun‘s Almanac for 1887 is
out, with the assurance that the world
will wag, the Pittsfield merchants will
continue ”at the old stand,” the Berk-
shire courts will aim to give satisfaction,
and the Sim will shed its genial efiulgcnce
upon an entranced constituency at the
, same figure. Its retrospect notes are inter-
eating and are well seasoned with Editor
Harding’s wit. The typographical appear-
ance of the Almanac is beautiful, and Supt.
Mink may well be proud of it. The Al-
manac should have a large circulation—5-
children ought to cry for it throughout
the length and breadth of Berkshire conn-
ty.
Sturges 85 Coolidge, managers of the
Opera House, are deserving of the grati-
tude of the play going people of this town
for their thristmas present—the oppor-
tunity to witness an entertainment, the
superior of which was never placed upon
the boards here. “Jack” is a comedy-
drama of rare intrinsic worth, a scholarly,
interesting, well wrought production, re-
plete with excitement, philosophy and
life-like expositions of human nature
under the various circumstances of ad-
versity and prosperity. The company
presenting it was one of those combina-
tions rarely seen on the road—every
character a “star” with all the attributes
and accomplishments ofa finished artist.
Mr. Eben Plympton, the central sun,
around which the other stais revolved,
manifested a degree of talent and artistic
refinement that fully bore out the high
recommendations with which he came
.among us. It is earnestly to be hoped
that Messrs. Sturges & Coolidge will be
able to secure a return date from this
most excellent companyzi :-
A Paying Freak.
An amusing feature of Christmaslocally
was the adventure of Thomas Murray and
his hand-organ. The Grumman Brothers
have a hand-organ which is used in the
summer time to soothe the savage breasts
of the wooden lions and aligators and
sea serpents and things that make up the
swinging circle of their “carousel” at R0-
ton Point, and on a wager of $5 that Mur-
ray wouldn’t dare take the instrument and
play in front of the stores. the,latter slung
the organ across his back and started out.
The first place Signor Thomaso Murrillio
stopped at w: s Prowitt’s store, where, af.
ter reeling off a couple of yards of ‘Mar.
seillaise Hymn” he held out his hat in the
usual “gimmepenny” style, and was
overwhelmed by the prodigal lilierality of
the amused spectators. Encouraged by
his success here, he captured a Monk-ey
to make faces and catch pennies and
amuse the folks, and worked both sides of
the street, followed by a large and con-
stantly increasing crowd of admirers, and
reaping a jingling harvest all the way.
At one point on the route somebody ex.
claimed, “Here comes a cop l” whereupon
the Monk-ey forsook him and fled, leaving
the Signor to be his own cashier, and his
professional style of handling the machine,
soliciting contributions, dofilng his hat in
acknowledgment, etc. was so suggestive
of the macaroni eating son of sunny Italy
that the spectators Were kept in a roar of
laughter. At one house he was presented
with a beautiful bouquet, and at another,
Banker insists, he was offered a sandwich,
but this Signor Mnrrilli- vehemently de-
Dies in breach Italian. The procession
was kept up for nearly two hours, when
the victorious organist countermarched to
Italian headquarters, and took an inven-
tOIy, which showed that he had collected
$10.47, besides winning the bet of $5.
A Festive Time in New Milford.
The New Milford drum corps gave a
successful ball last Tuesday evening,
which was attended by a large and de-
sirable company, drawn thither partially
by the announcement that Thomas’ or.
chestra of New Haven, was to furnish
music, but principally to see Evolutionist
Belles dance. He went through several
sets without falling down or making any-
body else fall down, and was evidently
trying to work an evolution in Terpsi-
chorean evolutions. The spectators look-
ed on in rapture and drclared that such
dancing was never seen before in New
Milford. Ex-Editor Bob Erwin was there
in all his irresistible loveliness and Ches-
terfieldian grace, and welted the floor with
his old-time vigor. -
An amusing episode, in connection with
the hall was enacted, when the orchestra
on arriving in town, went to the hotel for
supper. The members were all German,
and the bass fiddler, having but recently
“come over,” was unable to speak or un-
derstand English. The waitress, abuxom,
rosy—faced French lassie from the county
Kerry, announced the bill of fare:
“Cowld cor-r-rned beef, roast beef,
boiled beef, cooked beef, beef on toast,
beef, an’ liashl”
The bass fiddler looked up baslifully
and remarked :
“Ieh kann garnicht verstehen.”
“Garlicks, is id ?” exclaimed Bridget,
“well, yez'll get no garlicks here. Do
yez take this for an Oitalian soup house ?”
“Geben sie mir etwas zu essen,” said
the hungry Teuton, who was getting ex-
cited
“Did ever yez hear the loikes of that?
the haythen wants essence for supper. Go
’long wid yer blarney ; .this ain’t a dhrug
shtore nor a barber shop. I’ll take in
yez’ll ate it widout garlicks or essence.”
And he did.
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In Death they were Not: Divided.
On Christmas evening Joseph Oross.
aged 19, and his sweetheart, Lizzie Shom-
trah, 19, were walking along the Consoli-
dated railroad near the Whistlcville bridge
just below the South Norwalk depot, in
which neighborhood they lived, when a
freight train going west caused them to
step one side, out of its way. In doing
so, they stepped onto the track of east go-
ing trains without observing that a pas-
senger train was approaching in the op-
posite direction. and the locomotive of the
latter train struck them both, instantly
killing the man and crushing the girl so
she died in a few minutes. The bodies
were taken to the South Norwalk depot
where Coroner Burke held an inquest, ren-
deringaverdict in accordance with the
facts as stated. Undertaker Gregory took
charge of the remains and the interment
took place yesterday.
The affair is peculiarly sad, aside from
its tragic nature. Both Were Hungarians,
and_botli late arrivals in America. Joseph
came to thiecountry from Hungary la~t
July and found employment in Bates’
fur factory, boarding with his brother in
Spriugwood district. Lizzie, to Whom
Joseph was betrothed before he left Hun-
gary, came over, in response to her lover’s
summons, three weeks ago, and their
marriage was to have taken place on New
Year’s eve. ‘
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A Busy Day.
Adams’ express agents and the post
ofilee boys had about the liveliest times
Christmas week of any of our citizens.
Early and late, in season and out of sea-
son, Jennings was whirling his express
wagon around town dispensing Christmas
presents on every hand, while the post
ofiice clerks were up to their :eyes amid
bandboxes, bundles, books, pictures and
chromos, and working like beavers to dig
out from the Christmas inundation.
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Stricken with Paralysis.
The venerable Mr. Abner G. Mossman,
father of Dr. Mossman and Mrs E. J. Hill,
was stricken with paralysis Saturday even-
ing at his home in Meridcn. Since leav-
ing Norwalk Mr. M. has resided with his
eldest son, David A., in Meridcn. He is
74 years old.
In consequence of this afiiiction the
meeting called to organize a Young Men’s
Christian Association at Mr. Hill’s; has
had to be postponed.
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Real Estate Changes.
'lhe following transactions in real estate
have occurred since our last report :—
David S. and Harriet D. Bartram, of
Redding, to Charles O’Rourke, of South
Norwalk, house and lot on Union street.
Frank Gregory to Joseph Hubbard, one
acre, more or less; consideration, $50.
Mary E._S. Chichester to Mary Ayman,
land on Franklin avenue, Norwalk.
Kate C. Selleck to W. S. Moody, land
on Beacon avenue. so called.
' Ella W. R Comstock to Frances M.
Peaslee. triangulartract of land leading
from five corners to West Norwalk.
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List of Patents
issued from the U. 8. Patent Ofiice for the week
ending December 2lst, 1886, for the State of
Connecticut, furnished us from the office of
John E. Earle, Solicitor of Patents,|New Haven,
Conn.
c. c. Burch, assignor 1-2 to a. s. Edgécomb,
Grotcn, whimetree plate. .
G. C. Hatch. Bridgeport, harvester cutter.
A. S. Bickley. Grotcn, incandescent lamp.
H. A. and H. A. House, Bridgeport, door
check.
H. K. Jones, Hartford. assirnor to Russell (It
Erwin Mfg . 00., New Britain, metal screw
machine.
B. P . Mather. Windsor, electrical distributor.
H. W. Morgan. assignor to "A. H. Matthew-
son Enfield, handle for coffins.
G. Hunger, Ea l B var, school desk.
F. L. Palmer Nu“ Lo don, making comfort-
able from a cont 1 nous fabric.
H. M ope, ssignor to Pope M’ . 00.,
Hartford, velbcipedo. _
J. Sweeney, Salisbury, device for cutting,
fink ms. .t -.,bone or horn.
'1‘. P. Taylor. Bridgeport. lacing device for
corsets.
A. ll. Trade and C. H. Cooley, Hartford,
signal.
E. Whitney and C. W. Sharf, New Haven,
said Scharf assslgnor to said Whithey, maga-
zine fire-arm.
your measure for a plate 0’ bush, an’
'ma zines.
NORWALK GAZETTE
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Warden Hyatt’s Goat.
The goat that loomed up before 0. E.
Wilson‘s startled vision Tuesday morning
as he opened his front door, is at present
housed, harrassed and hammered by the
hoodlums of Pine Island. And thereby
hangs a tale.
This goat, which, by the way, is of the
“Billy” persuasion, was purchased last
spring, together with a nice little phaeton,
by Warden Hyatt, for his little girl.
With the advent of cold weather the goat-
ing season ended, and Mr.'Hyatt arranged
with Rev. Dr. McGonegal to have “Billy”
boarded at the reverend gentleman’s
barn for the winter. Billy celebrated his
removal to his new quarters by butting
the header under the manger, chewing
the tail off_ the good Doctor's horse, eating
up a nickel plated harness and amilk can,
and topping off with half a barrel of
strictlyl orthodox hard-shell Baptist ser-
mons for dessert. Nothing was safe from
his voracious maw. He was tied to a
post, but he ate the rope that held him;
he was locked in a box stall, but butted
the door down. Finally, in despair, 'thc
hostler led the rampageous beast back to
the Warden’s own barn and thus explain-
ed to the owner:
“Sure the divil’s in the haste; he’s ate
the hinges off the barn dure; he's swallied
a monkey wrench and a curry comb an’
half the hay-cuttin’ machine, an’ the howly
mother of Moses alone knows where he’d
sht0p, so I’ve brot the haste home, an’
may the divil fly away wid me if ever I
play jinnithor ag’in in a bainthat’s used
for a Masdaic lodge.”
The next morning when Warden Hyatt
went out to his barn, Billy. stood just in-
side the door, at “present arms,” and
when his, unsuspecting master entered
he butted hima hearty good morning
just below the vest, that made his break-
fast set heavy on his stomach. The as-
tonished warden grabbed hold of both
horns of the dilemma and a‘collarand-
elbow wrestling match ensued. The war-
den scored the first fall, sent Billy to grass
and then lassoed him with a log chain and
tied him'to a post. The next morning
before the break of day he sent his, man
with his goatship to O. E. Wilson’s house,
with orders to put him into Wilson’s
stock rig for a Christmas present. As the
latter hadn’t got up yet, Billy was tied to
the , to post, where he was found by
Wilson on coming Out, who, “tumbling
to tie racket,” hired boys to take the
beast back to Hyatt’s and inform that
gentlman that they had brought his goat
home and claim a reward. The boys
did 5 , and were presented with Billy him-
tlicir reward. They took him to
Absolute prohibition reigns
except when a chsel is wrecked
wit liquor on board when all hands are
sai to help themselves.
0 reverened gentleman spent some
yeijs in exile in this lonely spot and it
wa fondly hoped had conquered his lip.
petie. Two years ago he came back to
civi..zation and delivered a series of ex-
ceedingly interesting lectures, in Halifax
on he weird story of Sable Island. Sub-
s_cq cntly he was appointed to the rector-
shi of St. Martin’s, where be for months
cap vated his congregation by his elo-
quc ce. One Sunday morning he left the
pu! t in what his congregation supposed
wa a state of intoxication. The next
Sn ay he was too drunk to preach.
Th he came to St John onaregnlar
spr . He will be tried ecclesiastically.
is wretched slave to a depraved and
ap rently, uneonquerable appetite for
str g drink, will be remembered by
ma y as some years ago Rector of St. Mat-
the ’ ’5 church. New Canaan.
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SOUTH NOR-WALK NEWS.
A cries of four Library Entertainments ‘
is be given in the Congregational
ch ch. during the present winter. The
firs name on the list is that of Mr. A. P.
Burbank, the elocutionist, who is to ap-
peai on Monday evening, Jan. 3. This
enttrtainment is to be followed by a con-
certby the Courtney Ladies’ Quartette,
'ch has met with such remarkable
the ext evening of the course, and the
con uding entertainment will be an illus-
trib tor to the St. Nicholas and other
He has traveled extensively
abr d, and his lectures are spoken ‘of in
the ighest terms. It will be seen from
this ist of names that the course is of
gre merit, well worthy of the most liber-
alp ronage. The price of course tickets
has een placed at One dollar. Should
mor than enough to pay expenses be re-
ceiv , the surplus will be used for the
benelt of the Public Library and Reading
Rood.
It A. Hathaway, who has solong been
capt n of the Salvation Army, has re-
sign and given up his commission, to
on c in the more lucrative and less
one as business of steeling and shaving
hor s soles.
T e residents of the Cavanagh mansion
on lay street, were disturbed by peculiar
noi s on Saturday night, and soon cou-
clu ‘ d that burglars were trying to enter
the house. The male members soon pre-
pared. for battle—one seeking his gun
whit was fortunately at the blacksmith’s,
another thought of the hay fork, but that
was ll the stable, far ‘away. Finally, a
bodt~lllack was found, when the three
sallied out to find an inebriated man en-
deavo‘ring to find a place in the broad-
side q‘f Miller’s Harness shop, to sleep in.
Thh burglar was promptly arrested,
place! in the hands of the police, and al-
lowed to rest on thevelvet settee of the
cit lock.up under Dibble’s store. As no
oneliippeared to make complaint, he was
discharged .
Mllyor—elect Hubbell is to do the
“prompting” at the Gander Club’s Ball,
on riday night, next. On the Monday
fol wing he will commence to “prompt”
the: new city Board of Councilmen.
Salurday about noon a Mrs. Dacy, of
Pine street, while apparently in good
health and attending to her household
. dutits, exclaimed to her daughter—J ‘Mary,
my 0d 1” and instantly expired. She
was , bout 53 years of age and leaves two
daughters. She was an unusually kind
and helpful neighbor and highly esteemed
bo all who knew her. ‘
Mr. Libby of the Lock Co., is lying in
a very precarious condition at his home
in New York, the result of an attack of
paralysis and a general functional de-
rangement of his system. A telegram
received just as we go to press announces
that he is apparently nearing his end.
WESTPOR’I‘.
The public schools re-opcn on Mon-
day. >
Mr. Robert T. Lees expects to occupy
his new mansion about the middle of next
month. ‘ ’
An effort will be made to have the law
which forbids the taking of eels in
Sherwood’s pond, repealed.
The new draw was opened for travel on
Wednesday. Expressman Mead being the
first to drive a team across it.
The ice on the different ponds in town
is reported to be about ten inchcsin thick-
ness, and the filling of ice houses is now
in order.
The entertainment given in the lecture
room of the Methodist church last Tues-
day evening Was well attended, and netted
quite a siim.
No services were held in Christ church
on Christmas eve. Itis the first time for
more than fifty years that the service has
been omitted.
Nash’s pond presented a lively scene on
Christmas day and evening. The skating
was excellent, and advantage was taken
of it by most of the youg people.
Preparations are being made to repeat
some months ago in National Hall. on
this occasion some additional features will
be introduced.
The annual festival and Christmas tree
of the Memorial church Sunday school
was held on Christmas eve after the ser-
vice. The attendance was fair although
the weather was very unfavorable. The
most interesting part of the programme
to the juveniles was the distribution of
the presents from the tree, which bore a
number for each scholar. At the close of
the distribution to 'the scholars, Mr.»
Spieer, who has been sexton for the past
sixteen years, was called forward and
presented with a box of silver pills, whose
virtues were set forth in a long letter read
by the rector, Rev. A.N. Lewis.
At the annual communication of Temple
Lodge No. 65, F. and A. M., held last
Thursday evening, the following officers
Were elected forthe ensuing year: Oscar
Smith, W. M.; VanWinkle Bogart, S. W.;
Charles Fable, S. W.; J. L. G. Cannon,
Treas. ; J. G. Hyatt, Secy.; Edward Lehn,
Jr., S. D.; John W. Perry, J. D.; Eli
Bradley. S. S. ; John Gault, J. S.; P. G.
Sanford, J. S. "Jones and F. T. Day,
Trustees; John H. Robinson, Tyler;
Henry Pennoycr, VanWinkle Bogart, O.
S. Allen, Auditing Committee. It was
also voted to have a public installation and
ball on Thursday evening, and comiilittecs
were appointed to make the necessary ar—
rangements. ' It has been a number of
years since the masons have had anything
of the kind, but we remember that when
they did. it was the event of the season’,
and we do not doubt but it will prove so
this year. ' ' :
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WILTON.
Counsellor Samuel Keeler of New York
spent Christmas under the parental roof.
Jas. C. Gregory of Williams College is
spending his vacation at home. ~
It is rumOred that the White place is
soon to change hands.
Our local board of school visitors is now
without a head, but as the board has not
about two years, the lack of such a trifle
as a chairman will in no way cripple its
usefulness.
Miss Jessie Partrick aner. James O’-
Donnell were married on Christmas day
by Rev. Frank Townsend. Santa Claus
doesn’t do as well as this by every young
man. ‘ " '
The dog poisoner has been plying his
fiendish calling, and two homes have been
filled with wailing and lamentation.
The holiday vacation at Yale affords
Mr. Joseph W. Middlebrook an opportuni-
ty to visit Wilton and partake of the pa-
ternal spare-rib.
The Congregational society will hold
their annual meeting Saturday.
Some of our public spirited citizens
would like to see our town hall receive a
much needed coat of paint. The money
money for this improvement might be
raised by a “kermesse,” and if the funds
thus obtained should exceed the amount
necessary for paint, the surplus might be
used to furnish. the selectmen’s ofiice with
some indispensable furniture—a mouse-
trap and a brass knocker for the door;
Christmas eve was generally observed
by our local Sunday schools. At Zion’s
Hill the songs and' recitations were well
rendered, and the children made happy
bya bountiful distribution of quite sub-
stantial gifts. At the Bald Hill church
the time-worn tree and chimney with
Santa Claus, were discarded, and two
prettily trimmed ladders, joined at the“
tOp, were used to hold the good things for
the children. At the Congregational
church the exercises, although lacking
elaborate preparation, proved to be quite
pleasant. Carols, recitations, responsive
reading and addresses comprised the pro-
gramme. The song by little Blanch Dun-
ning, and the responsive recitation by the
Misses Gracie Turner, Edna Olmstcad,
Gracie Evans and Sadie Lynch; were well
received. A Christmas tree well laden
with-seasonable fruit, Was lighted during
.the evening and afterwards its load dis-
tributed'among the good little girls and
the nice little boys composing the-school.
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BEDDING. ' ' '-
Last .Thursday afternoon Rev. L. P.
Perry attended . the funeral of George
Aigner, who died the preceding Tuesday
aged 32 years.
Christmas eve the Methodist Sunday
school gave an interesting literary. enter-
tainment in the church, and afterwards
received a plentiful supper in the base-'
ment of the church, both of which were
nicely trimmed. . '
The Episcopalians ‘Ilt'td. services at
Christ’s church Christmas eve and Christ-
mas day.
marriage of Mr. James Carson and Miss
Minnie E., daughter of Mr. Joel Carter,
Christmas. ' ’
Mrs. Samuel S. Osborn died Sunday
morning, aged seventy-nine years.
Rev. W. J. Jennings assisted the pastor,
Rev. H. C. Woodrutf, at the funeral ser-
vices of Capt. N. B. Bartram, at Black
Rock, Monday afternoon.
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m crummy. .
The annual meeting of our National
Bank takes place Tuesday, Jan. 11th.
E. E. Hazen, our former station agent,
is now at Mt. Vernon filling same posi-
tion.
Mrs. Dr. Parker, Jr. has given theFree'
Reading Room 12 volumes of Freud’s
History of England. .
T. M. Fairty had his horse killed be-
cause he had outlived his usefulness.
How would this rule work if applied to
some men? .
Pews at the Gongregatit nal church were
in brisk demand at yesterday’s sale. Mr.
Edwin Hoyt was chosen deacon at the an-
nual meeting. ‘ .
“New Canaan Kate” essayed to keep
Christmas by getting inebriated, as is her
wont, and ended the spree bv fetching up
in the South Norwalk lockup on a charge
of having stolen a watch and chain, the
latter being found on her person.
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GrandCalifornia Excursions.
The Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific
railway is out with a new list of dates for
its unrivaled First-Class Excursions to
California, covering several dates (by all
routes) during the months of December,
January, February and March at extreme-
ly low rates. For detailed information,
tickets, sleeping car accommodations,
etc., apply to nearest ticket agent or ad-
dress E. A. Holbrook, G. T. d; P. A., C.
R. 1. dz P. Ry., Chicago, Ill. '
the Mikadoxtea party which was given.
held an annual or any other meeting for »
Rev. W. J. Jennings officiated at the '
.’
?
' ' BEATTV ARRESTED.
The Ones Mons Omnsnakor Ass-sail I
of Crooksdnsss.
le YORK,» Dec. 28.—Daniel F. Beatty,
the ones prominent organ manufacturer, and
at one time mayor of Washington, N. J., was
yesterday arrested and taken to Jersey City,
on the charge of making improper use of the
United States mails. Mr. Beatty failed in
1884, and since that time the organ factory
which he built passed into the hands of re-
ceivers, and Was finally sold. It is claimed
that Mr. Beatty has been distributing circu-
lars offering to sell organs of a superior qual-
ity at ridiculously low figures, the circulars
being accompanied with cuts giving the
» descriptions of the instruments.
One of these circulars reached Miss Clara
L. Delaney, of St. Mark’s place, Brooklyn.
A cut of one of the organs pleased her so
that she determined to purchase one. The
price was $39. 50. She sent the money to Mr.
Beatty and waited patiently for three months
without hearing anything from him, and
then wrote to Beatty that unless the instru-
ment was sent she would cause an investiga-
tion I) be made. The result was the receipt
of an- organ, but it was not what she ex-
pected. An expert told that an instrument,
such as was represented in the picture, could
not be purchased for less than 8100
Miss Delaney called upon Counsellor R. O.
Babbitt, of Jersey City, and laid the case
before him. The lawyer was of opinion that
the sending out of thé circulars was a misuse
of the mails, and a warrant was issued by
Commissioner Muirhead for Beatty’s arrest.
At 5 o’clock last evening no bail had been
obtained, and a commitment for the county
jail was issued. Mr. Beatty is said to be a
resident of this city.
MUCH _ DAMAGE none
To Life and , Property on Account of
. ' Snowstonns.
LONDON, Dec. 28.—'l‘he heavy snowstorms
of the past two days have been the most se-
vere of any experienced in England in many
years, while the high winds accompanying
them have prostrated the telegraph lines to
a greater extent than was ever before known.
0n the southern and eastern coasts the snow-
fall wns very heavy and attended by a hurri-
cane which has been very disastrous to
shipping- . ‘ -
A large numb‘pr of vessels have arrived at
various ports Ito-day in a more or has crip-
Pled condition, and these report such ex-
tremely bad ,u‘cather at see that many ves-
sels must have been wrecked. Reports are
slowly coming in by telegraph from all parts
of the country showing the storm to have
inflicted great damage to property, and,
through railWay accidents, etc, killed a
great m‘any persons. '
Trying (to Save Bamlln’s‘ Life.
' Emma, Dec‘. 28.—Drs. Smith and Holt, of
Penn Yan, went to the jail at that place and
.‘snccessfully pmbed for and extracted two
pistol balls from the head of Dorr M. Ham-
lin, who, in company with a young woman
named Una Alderman, tried to end his exist-
ence at the rooms of the latter, at Penn Yan,
about a_ week ago, The operation was ur-
tormed-as a last eflort to save Hamlln’s life,
but it is believed to be in vain, for there is
scarcely any hope of his recovery. The
woman is also in the Penn Yan jail. She has
a bullet in her head, and suffers considerable
pain, but it is thought she will recover. It
is alleged by friends of the man that the
shooting was done by the woman, and there-
fore she will be held for the serious charge
,before the grand jury.
Tax Title Sharks.
ST. PAUL, Minn, Dec. 28.—Tho supreme
court, two judges dissenting, reafiirmed the
former decision in the tax title cases, holding
that the titles are valid. The case is of great
interest in the northwest, as many persons
, have made a buéless of buying titles to land
sold for taxes, even though the taxes had
been paid, the proper ofilcer having for some
reason failed to give credit for the same.
Great injury has been done to hundreds of
people by carelasness in this respect on the
part of officers and clerks, and the so~callsd
tax title sharks reaped a rich reward. Four
judges unite in recommending that the ob-
noxious law be repealed.
An Insane Hermit.
NEW HAVEN, Dec. 28.—Isaac E. Parties,
who for ten years has lived the life of as her-
mit in the town ‘of East Haven, has been ex-
amined by. physicians, and will, as soon
as possible, be sent to, the state insane
asylum at Middletown. Pardee has been
locally famous because for some tfme he
made his home in a hollow tree in which he
managedto find room to sleep. Ten years
ago he was one of the brightest men of the
town.
A Dark Condemned.
PORTLAND, Mei, Dec. 28. —A survey has
been held on the bark Anne C. Maguire,
ashore at Cape Elizabeth, and she has been
condemned. Her bottom is badly stove and
she will go to pieces in the first storm. The
ire was formerlythe well known clipper
ship Golden State, hailing from New York,
which made mahy'excellent passages between
New York and San Francisco in the early
days of California trade.
Bingham Sold 30 Have Been Caught.
RALEIGH, N. (3., Dec. 28.—It is rumored
that Walter Bingham, the murderer of Miss
Lizzie Turlington, has been captured in
Canada. Governor Scales issued a reward
Saturday night of 0400 for the capture of
Bingham. Miss anlington’s body was car-
ried to Wilmington for interment.
Glass Blowers Compromise.
BALTIMORE, Dec. 28.—The glass blowers
in the employ of Swindell Bros. and Baker
Bros. held a meeting and decided to accept
the terms of themanufacturers and go to
work on Wednesday. The terms are a re-
duction in wages of 15 per cent. and two ap-
prentices to each blast.
handful-ism.
MEMPHIS, Dec. 28.—Great excitement pre-
vails among the white citizens of the Twelfth
civil district of this county, growing out of
incendiary fires which have recently occurred,
many barns being destroyed. Two negroes
were arrested, charged with having applied
the torch to barns.
Surrendorlng Their Lands.
ST. PAUL, Dec. 28.—Ths PioneerPres
Fort Buford special says: “The Indian com-
mission has made a! agreement with the
Indians at Berthold to surrender all their
reservation, except a portion thirty-five
miles square, and take the lands in sever-
alty.”
Rebelled from the Knights.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 28.—The machinists’
assemblies of this city voted to surrender
their Knights of Labor charters and leave
the order, owing to the refusal of the execu-
tive board of the Knights of Labor to grant
them a national tades charter.
Wife and Husband Plead.
MITCHELL, 01117., Dec. 28.—John Daw, a
farmer living on the outskirts of this town,
was gored to death by a bull. His wife ran
out to the barnyard, and, on seeing the
bleeding form of her husband on the ground,
fell dead. '
, - mulled as nu.
BROOKLYN, Dec. 28.-Aftsra two hours’
conference with committee of his employee
president Lewis, of the Brooklyn street car
company, agreed to recognize the Empire
Protective association._ This was the bone
of contention, and all fears of another
tie-up are now dispelled.
Trying the Heretics. .
BOSTON, Dec. n—The trial of the Andover
professors was opened today at 10 a. m. at
the United States hotel, in the old dining
hall. Professor Egbert Smyt'he’s case wm
taken up first.
Prince Edward . Island Loyal.
Hartman, Doc. 28.-Premier Sullivan, of
Prince Edward Island, stated yesterday that
there is no foumlation for the assertion that
i.tlio nonunion scumsnt‘ exists is that prov-
cs.
Rheumatism
It is an established fact that Hood’s Sar-
saparllls has proven an invaluable remedy
in manysevere asses of rheumatism, effect-
ing remarkable euros by its powerful action
in correctingtheacidlty of method, which
is the cause of the disease. and purifying
and enriching the vital fluid.
It is mean [air to assume that what
Hood’s’ Sampsrllla has done fonotliers‘tt
will do forvycu.‘ Therefore, if yousutler ~
the pains-and-sehes-of rheumatism. give
this patent remedy a fair trial.“
‘ A Positive Cure. ,
.“I was troubled very muchwltb rheum-
tisin in my hips, ankles, and wrists. I
could hardly Walk, and was confined to my
bed a good dost of the time. Being rec-
ommended to "try Hood’s ~Saraspsrllla. I
took ’four bottles and am perfectly well.
I cheertuuy recommend Hood's Sarssparllla
as one of the best blood purifiers in the
world.” W. F. Woon. Bloomington, Ill.
For Twenty Years
111m beenafilletedvrlthrhsumstlsm. Before
1883 I found no relief. but new Worse. 1 then
began taking Bond's Sarsaparilia. and it did
me more good than all the other medicine I
ever had.” H."'.l‘. Bacon, Shirley. Mass.
"I suffered from what the doctors called
muscular rheumatism. I took Hood’s Sar-
saparilla and an: entirely cured." J. V. A.
Pawns-cor. latter carrier, Chicago, Ill.
. We shall be glad to send, free of charge.
to all who may desire,abookeontainlng many
additional statements of cures by
'Hood’s Sarsaparllla
Sold by all dmgglsts. 81; six for”. Made
’ only by C. I. HOOD a 00., Lowell, Mass.
100 Doses One' Dollar. _
“ll/lU/l’f/(A . .
glllli
cuss
Ciel; Headache and relieve all the troubles inef-
(‘.::it to a bihous state of the system, such as Diz-
:iuess, Nausea, Drowsiness Distress aftereatin ,
Pain in the Side, £13. wniio their'mostmmsrg-
able success has been shown In curing /
SICK
Headache. yctCarter’s Littlelechillssseeqnally
valuable in Constipation, curin and revealing
this annoying complaint, while I ey a so correct
cfldisordcrs of the stomach, stimulate the livcr
and regulate the bowels. Even if they only cured
HEAD
Ache they would be almost priceless to those who
suffer from this distressing complaint; but fortu-
nately their goodnessd oes notcnd here, and tho-:0
who once try them 1171] find these ltttlo pills val -
able in no man ways but they will not willing
to do without em. llut after allsick head
AGHE
Is the bane of so many lives that here is whereas
make our great boast. Our pills cure it while
others do not.
Carter's Little Liver Pills are very small and
very easy to take. One or two pills make a dose.
They are strictly vegetable and do not gripe cr
pu but va their gentle action please all who
use hem. u vials at 25 cents; fix-e for 81. Sold
by drnggists everywhere, or sent by mail.
CARTER‘ RIGID” ICINE CO
Ides? York 0 .
"The D. M. Read 00.,
Bridgeport.
DRESS GOODS.
0-4 Wool Serge, 45c.
40 inch Wool Foule, 25c.
40 inch Diagonal Serge, 25c.
56 inch Tricott, all wool, 500.
50 pieces Wcol Dress Goods of different
fabrics, worth tron: 750. to $1, at 58c.
Black Rhadame, ah silk, 75c.
Lot Black Brocade Velvet at $1.2. .
Important Offering of
LADIES’ AND MISSES’
CLOAKS,
JACKETS
WRAPS.
Although we are not yet in our new
cloak rooms we are showing a larger line
than ever. We had them bought, they
arrived, and now we are selling them .at
just the prices we were to put on them at
the opening of the new store.
Large Line of
MUFFS. BOAS AND STOLES
Manufactured of all Stylish Furs;
TRIMMINGS,
In French Coney, Hare, Nutria, Opossum,
Lynx, Otter and Raccoon.
Particular attention is
called to these goods as
they are all manufactured
for this season’s trade. _
The D. M. Read 00.,
Bridgeport,
Prepay all Express and Postage Charges
on Goods ordered by Mail.
' For Sale.
‘ York. Also, '
6 and 1 per cent. Farm Initiates
—--OF THE—-
Equitable liortgsgs 00., Kansas City.
Incorpdrated—Capital, $000,000.
Principal and Interest Guaranteed.
Security from three to slx times the amount of
loan. Coupon Bonds. Interest payable in1 New
y34
Six per cent. Debenturc Bonds of the
Mlddlesex Banking Company, of
Middletown, Conn.
Organized under the banking laws of the State
of Connecticut. Coupons payable in New York.
R. B. GRAUFURD,
Agent, 31 Main Street, Norwalk?
Missrsxsinoan,
33 Main Street,
We are making a special display of
Trimmed ail Uitihiiflflaniiets
and Hats,
Fancy ' Feathers é‘ Ostric
Tips. -
Mourning and Fancy Goals of all kinds.
HAIR 00008 A SPECIALTY.
A Full Line of
EMBROIDERY MATERIALS
Constantly on hand.
Stamping Neatly Executed.
Misses St. John,
33 Main Street,
Glover 81 Olsen,
N042 Will SI, Nfll'lllll. .
Leaders; of the Shoe Trade
Wish to ca]. your attention to a few of the many
styles of shoes carried in stock by them.
OUR LADIES’
Pl'fllltl Kid, Hail-Made Waaeniasi,
A Marve of Comfort and Base. .
Our $5 Haul-Made P1011011 lid Welt
For ladies wear are perfect in every respect and
as good a slice as any sold at 88.
For $5.50,
Our Ladies’ HandJlade French Kid Turn Shoes
made by Benedict a 00., of New Canaan, are the
acme of style and beauty,and positively cannot be
excelled at any price.
Chi Chi for $3,
Those Nobby Little French Kid, Hand-Made
Oxfords with patent leather tips are admired by
all that have seen and worn them. You must cal
and see them.
For $2.50,
A Perfect Misses’ Wankenphast for school or a
walking shoe cannot be equalled.
Win a word our line of shoes is complete in
every respect.
We have the best line of
CHILDREN’S SCHOOL SHOES
Ever shown in town and at prices from the
cheapest to the best.
Glover 85 Olsen,
_42 Wall Street,
NOBWALK.
For Sale Cheap.
WILL be sold at a Bargain,if applied for sea
a small, neat Cottage, of six: coma, in good
A Chestnut Standing Desk. Apply at
Tins Onion.
_ THEIR LINE OI’
sILK
Noemi-.11.-
Particular attention is called to th
claim are the best for the money ever
51110151113 Jackets and; Morning Gowns.
Their " Stock of Boys’ and 1V19n’sg0vercbats
not equalled in the county for AttractiveneSs, Workmanship and Fit, and as
' ‘ " H l'da Presents is
Suitable for o l y (1 they have no fear of any competition at home or abroad.
far as prices are concerns
Headquarters for Horse Clothing.
neighborhood, and three minutes’ walk of the
ridge. Apply at GAZETTE OFFICE
,. {a a
HOLIDAY GIIiTs
———--FOR——-—
Young and 01d!
Bryant, Des—s9; (E Vanish,
Gents" Furnishers.
Fur Gloves, Knit Gloves, Kid Gloves, Leather. and
Wool .Mittens, Mufflers, Silk Handkerchiefs, Linen Hand-
kerchiefs, Fancy Bordered Handkerchiefs, White and
Fancy Shirts, Lace Shirts, Night Shirts, Undershirts and
Drawers, Tie Pins, Cufl‘ Buttons, Collar Buttons, Linen
Collars and Cuffs, Silk Umbrellas, Suspenders, Wristers
and Elastics, Trunks, Bags, Whips, Wolf Robes, Plush
Robes, Blankets, Hats and Fur Caps, Knit J aekets,
OVERCOATS, ULSTERS, REEF ERS,
———-AND——
Suits for Men, Youths and Children,
At one low price to all. All goods marked in plain
figures and warranted as represented.
Bryant, Besse ck: 00.,
Reliable GlothieI-s and Hatters,
29 Main Street, Norwalk.
QStOIe open every evening until 9 o’clock.
A. H. HOYT & ‘ SON,
DEALERS IN
BOOTSIAND SHOES
FEEL CON FIDENT
That they are selling Boots and Shoes campus than any,
We. call atten-
' tionto some of our goods below.
other house in N orwalk.
LADIES’ FRENCH KID, LADIES’ GLOVE KID
Hand-sewedWeltsand Turns, very fine,$ Top Shoes, $1.25 and $2. Good Value.
LADIES’ .DONGOLA KID, Misses’ 11110111700071 8011101 811111.
New York toes, also box toes, $3.50 $l’ $1'25’ $l'50’ $2'
, . ~ BOYS’ SHOES.
LADIES AMERICAN KID7 We excel]: $1, $1.25, 1.35, $1.65, $1.75,
New York and box toes, fine, $3.00 and $2. You will find these shoes can’t
. _ be beat. Our
LADIES’ AMERICAN KID Old Reliable Plough Shoes,
Good Style and a Nice Shoe. $2.50 Still reliable, $1.50. We still keep the
_.
LADIES’ CURACOA KID, OLD RELIABLE BOOT,
ACa’n’t be beat for price, $2.00 At the low price of $2.25. Look at our
LADIES" PEBBLE GAOT SEWED BROGANS.
1 . .
. . . The eaSIest shoe in the market. Ever
Fine and Nice, $200 thing as represented. y
A. H. HOIT & SON’S,
Wan 512., Norwalk
0110310011 BROTHERS
Are displaying, in their line, the Largest and Richest Assortment of
HOLIDAY GOODS
. Ever exhibited in this vicinity, and at prices surprisingly low.
SilkUm rellas.wih3ilver&Gnld Handles. mall-.50 000.
. SILK MUFFLERS.
. $1, 1.25, 1.50, 2, 2.50, 3, 3.50, 4 and 4.50.
GASHMERE MUFFLERS, 25 003., 35 005., 50 eta, '75 0’05. and. 1 $1.
SILK HANDKEROHIEFS, 250., 405., 505., 755., $1, $1.50, $2;
A FULL LINE OF SILK SUSPENDERS.
SILK HOSIERY, $1.00, 1.50, 1.75, 2.50, 2.75. and 3.50 per pair,
RIOII NEOK DRESSING IS ‘ONSURPASSEO, EMBRAOINO THE
LEADING MAKES OI' THE'7‘OOONTRY.
e-ir 25 Gent Islam-rs, Satin Back, which they
shown in Norwalk.
LAP ROBES FROM $1.35 T0 $8.00.
PLUSH LAP ROBES FROM $16.00pTO $35.00.
FUR GAPS, TRUNKS AND TRAVELING BAGS.
r
45 MAIN, STREET. "
()0MSTOI3K BROTHERS.
INSURANCE BUILDING.
SOUTH NORWALK. '
' Rich and Poor! I
Norwalk Chronicler