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All communications for publication must be accompanied by the author’s name as a confiden- tial guarantee of good faith. Elli JIII PRINTING. The Gszsrrn Job PrintingDepartment is equip- ped with the best facilities for turning out First- triass work of every description. Estimates cheerfuliy given. Job work to be paid for on delivery. N0 WALK POST OFFIUE. Borough Post Office open from 6 a. m. to S p. m. Siindays.9 to 10 a. in. Sunday mail sent out 6 p. in. Money order hours, 8 a. m. to 7 p. In. Mails despatched soutli and west, 7.25 and 10 a. m., and 3 attd S p. Ill. : east,5.45, 8.55 a. m.. and 2, 5.30 and S p. to. Up Danbury railroad, 9.15 a. m. and 6.15 p. in. East Norwalk. 5.45, 8.55, a. m., and 5.30 p. m. Slivermine. 6 p. in. Weston, 11.30 ii. in. South Norwalk, 7.25 and 10 a. m., and 5.30 and R p. in. Extra Copies of the “Gazette" 5 On sale at this office, also by ncwsboys and by .l’. M. Benedict, - - - Wall street 3. K. Stanley. - - - - Wail street H. C. Mosher, ~ - - (lazs'r'ru Bl'dg H. N. Sldan, - - - - Wall street IN SOUTH NORWALK B" H. Thiele, 11. E. Bodwell, W. 0. Merritt our or rows DEALERS: lien. 11. Cole, - - — - Bethei L. M. Monroe, - - - New Canaan Wm. Edgar N ash, - ~ - Westport I l by Advertiser, is now night editor of I11..- Bridgeport News. . in the tremendous city of Bridgeport. The J New says: “Four new circus cars have been rccechd recently at the winter ‘- ‘IUIH'ters. When they passed through Norwalk they created intense excilcmcnt. . | 1 nothing like it having occurred in that ! lively town for many moons." l Mr. Ira F. Hoyt, father of Driiggistl. M. Hoyt, (lied at his residence on Roton Hill. South Norwalk, Friday morning. Mr. Hoyt was born and has always lived at South Norwalk, where he. has many friends. when hcdicd from apoplcxy. ’I‘hcfuncriil day afternoon. Mr. F. St. John Lockwood, the well known railroad magnate unii banker of Norwalk. Conn., is spending a day or two in Minneapolis. This is Mr. Lockwood's first visit to the Northwest, and he seems very much impressed both with its wou— dcrful growth and its seemingly limitless rcsourscs. “There is nothing of especial interest at home just at present," he said. “Our little New England own's are grow- ple everywhere strike me as prosperous and contented.”—.7I[mneapolis Tribune. It is reported that on and after January lst, 1888, the Housatonic Railroad and , Wilson Point Steamboat Company will be prepared to transport. freight between Pier 49 East River, and all stations on the Housatouic Railroad, including the main line and branches. Billing o! freight be- tween Pier 35 East River eta Bridgeport Steamboat Company and Pier 52 East River eta N. Y. N. H. d: H. Railroad, and all stations on the main and leased lines of the Housatonic Railroad will be discon- LOCAL I TEJIS. I There are 183 telephones in use in Dan— bury. . The East avenue Whist club met last Wednesday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Smith. Mrs. J. S. Seymodr and Mr. F. C. Bennett taking first prize. The workmen employed on the Wall-st. sewer, were at work on the portion that is to go under the railroad tunnel on Sun- day. They are making every day count, now, as cold weather approaches. -——Those X-mas turkeys at Raymond's, are the ones to buy for your Xmas dinner. Mrs. A. H. Bissell contemplates a tiip to Washington during the holiday vaca- tion, taking with hera class of boys, in- cluding her son Shelton, Masters Willie Jonistock, Carl Vogcl and Harry Bissell, son of Edward Bissell. We enjoyed some very fine“Tangerine, or kid glove," oranges, Tuesday, which were left at this ofilcc by Mrs. Edwin Gilbert, of Georgetown. The fruit came from Mr. Gilbert's orange grove in Cresent City, Florida. --Wanted.—An enterprising, active man who can organize an Agency force in Norwalk, New Canaan and adjacent towns. Gentlemen of cchi-ience and good address may inquire of, “ lapital," P. 0. Box 67, Waterbury, Ct. The paraphernalia of all the Masonic bodies. St. John‘s Lodge, Washington chapter, and ClintOn commandery, has been moved to the new lodge room in the Masonic building, where all their meetings will be held in the future. -Choice out flowers for X—mus at Han- I'ord’s Floral Hall. The New Canaan Messenger says :— “Cruz Will Taylor, (colored) ran away from the Norwalk poorhouse Wednesday evening. and watchman Hall found hini on Main street about midnight. He was put in the lock-up and kept till morning, ' when he was sent back where he belongs." If Mrs. Livermore thinks that Boston keeps a bad Sunday record, she ought to see how Sunday is kept here. The barbers, with the help of one preacher, one lawyer, and a lot of good citizens, have tried to close the barber shops on Sunday, but nobody seems qualified to do it.‘ And yet, it’s against the lam—Sentinel. Col. Anderson, Chaplain-imChief of G. A. R. haslplaced in Benedict's news depot an Album of War Memories which he would be glad to have the old soldiers look at. The cost of the collection is $25 and it is superbly mounted. Go and see it. President Cleveland sent to the Senate Tuesday the following nominations for postmastersliips in this State: George D. Bissell, Naugatuck; John H. Swartwout, Stamford; Ambrose Beatty, New Britain; Ilenry P. Markham, East Hampton; Giles G. Wickwire, Colchcster. Prof. Philip Schaff will contribute the opening paper in- the January Century. Ills subject is “The Roman Catacombs," their origin and character, and theirbis ioric value. Illustrations accompany the article, showing the rough sculpture and symbolic art of the martyr‘s tombs. A number of the older families which belonged to St. Paul‘s parish, are prepar- ing to illuminate their residences on Christmas eve immediately after the 5 o'- clock service in the church. The idea is agood one and might very properly be imitated by all the families belonging to that venerable communion. —-Fancy baskets of the most novel dc- signs at Hanford’s Floral Hall. Miss Louisa Osborne, of Boston, sister of Charlie Osborne, the favorite comedian of Starr‘s Opera company. is at present on a visit to her sister, Mrs. James Smail, Main street From here she goes to New York to visit another sister, who is one of the principal actresses in the “Corsair.” at Rice‘ & Dixie’s Bijou Opera House, in that city. -—What makes you so happy? We have bought our X—mas supplies at Bay- mond’s, 9 Main St. Speaking of the Order of American Fire— men the lv’t‘reman’s Herald says: “ hat is the matter with Connecticut? “Well there. is nothing the matter with Connecticut. Guess you would have said so too if you could have been present at the great meeting in South Norwalk a few evenings since and have heard McGowan and other big guns speak concerning the order.” —What delicious candies, you can buy 3* lbs. for 50cts., at Raymond’s, 9Mnin St. New Year’s will be observed by the Norwalk Y. M. C. A. by a reception for the young men of the city and borough between 2 and 10 o’clock p. m., Monday, January 2d. The reception committee have this in charge and will spare no pains to make of it a most enjoyable time. In order to secure as complete a list as pos- sible, the public is invited to send lists of their gentlemen friends to the general secretary at the Y. M. C. A , and invita- tions will be issued accordingly. -—Fancy baskets of all kinds for Holi- day gifts, at Hanford's Floral Hall. A good sized ‘audience assembled in the Opera House Monday night to witness the opening performance by Starr’s Opera company. “Erminic” was presented un- der the title of the.Baron. Mr. Frank Dcshon as Tcdoux, (Jacques Strop), was as irresistibly funny as ever, and kept the audience in good humor with his droll- cries of action and expression. “Charlie" Osborne as Redmond, (Robert Macairc), was greeted with a hearty round of ap- plause when he made his appearance, and carried off a large share of the honors of the evening. Miss Agnes Hallock was ‘bCWIICIIIllglIS “Minnie," and captivated the audience with her voice and beauty, John H. w ilson made a capital “General Ponvert." The chorus is good and, in some respects, the cast is stronger than last season. Last evening Oiivctte was presented to a good house. To night that ever popular gem, "La Mascottc,” will be presented, which it is safe to predict will call out a large attendance. tinned. The tracks of the New York and Harlem railroad in the upper part of New York city are to be sunk below grade, removing the dangers at street crossings, and the expense ofabout two millions of dollars is all to be borne by the railroad. The road cannot be compelled to lower the tracks, and the benefits of the change are nearly all enjoyed by the public alone. Here is an excellent example for the Wealthy and powerful Consolidated road to win and deserve the grcntful plaudits of all Connecticut. ——Handsome confectionery Hanford's Floral Hall. The frame for a large ice house, for R. L. Ells, which had just been erected by Nelson Hubbell, just below the dam of the Norwalk Mills Company inWinnapauk, was blown down last Friday morning. Mr. Aden Minard and Mr. Gilbert Aiken who Were at work onit at the time, putting up braces, were both caught in the ruins. Mr. Minart’ got quite badly hurt, but for- tunately escaped any broken bones. He will be confined to his bed for some time. Mr. Aiken got off somewhat better, al- though lie was severely hurt. Mr. Ells had just got down from near the top of the building, and fortunately escaped un- injured. Workmen have commenced putting the ice house up again. From the Evening Sentinel: W. S. Bailey will commence a week’s Temper— ancc campaign in Bennington, Vt., Mon— day, Dec. 12ih.——James Hyatt has re~ opened Campbell’s restaurant on Wash—— ington street. Mr. Hyatt was formerly connected with the same restaurant.— Whilc Fred. Betts was feeding the Hour in that office Friday night, he had his fin— ger caught in the grippers of the press. Fred does’nt mind the pain but he would like the end of his finger.———Georgc W. Hallock starts this evening for Los An~ glcs, 0111., where he intends to spend the wmtcr. Mr. Hallock‘s health has been failing of late and this trip will be made for the purpose of recuperating it. His laundry business in this city will be left in charge of competient hands. —Who will get the big turkey at Ray. mond’s, 9 Main St? The one. who buys the most goods for cash during this week. boxes at An article in the Norwalk Record states that Silas Metzger and James H. Mulli- gan, drummers for L. P. Weil of this city Were threatened with arrest in Norwalk last Thursday. The difficulty is that on- ion workmen in Norwalk affirm that the cigars sold by them are non-union made cigars, and that some of the boxes con- tain union stamps which are fraudulent. It is also stated that a warrant has been issued for the arrest of Louis P. Well on the charge of fraud. In reference to, the matter Mr. W eil said last evening : “I would be pleased to have them try to arrest me. I am not a cigar manufactur- er biit a wholesale jobber. I buy of the manufacturer and' don’t know anything about union stamps. *I don’t have any- thing to do with stamps and there can be nothing done here about it."—.-Vew Haven Palladium. ~—-Confcctionery boxes and novelties in baskets. at Hanford’s Floral Hall. Christmas day next promises to be an interesting one in St. Paul's. parish. That old settlement was made an objective point in the operations of the venerable Society for the propagation of the Gospel in foreign parts, and 150 years ago a mis- sionary was sent into the field. He work- ed it well and the result was the' found- ing, in 1837, of a church. A Rector was soon called, and from a small start a large and influential body has grown. One bishop and several in lower orders in the ministry have been natives of the parish and it has been the spiritual mother of the ancestors of many who are well known, professionally and socially today. Pres- ident Dwight of Yale College, General Sherman and his brother, the Senator, Ralph Ingersoll, the foreign minister and his son, the Governor, Commodore Fran- cis H. Gregory, the Colts of Hartford, the Levins of Brooklyn, the Warrens and Cannons of Troy. the W inthrops. Van- chsalaers, and Lacies of New York, and several of the Hopkins of Massachusetts, New York and Connecticut are descend- ants of old St. Paul families. It is the in- tention, agreeable to ancient custom in the parish, to-inauguratc the nativity fes- tival by a service on the Vigil of the feast, which will be followed on Christmas day by morning prayer, sermon and Holy Communion, and should the weather be favorable, by a procession in the after- noon, which will march around the origi- nal layout of the church property, and having arrived at or near the point from which the ancient survey lines were drawn, the old creed Will be recited and the Gloria-in-Excclsis sung. Christmas evening will be devoted to a service in memory of the Fathers. It will consist of full Christmas night services with an his- torical discourse by the Rev. C. M. Sel— lcck, a former Rector of the parish. The church is being handsomely wreatbed with evergreens, and descendants of members of a century or so ago, will con- tribute memorial flowers for the beauti- fying of the chancel for the occasion. —Wantcd.——An enterprising, active man who can organize an Agency force in Norwalk, New (‘anaan and adjacent towns. Gentlemen of experience and good address may inquire of, “Capital,” P. O. Box 67, Waterbury, Ct. - .._._-.___.,...__.__ _ REDDING.. -. Last. Wednesday Mr. B. F. Hunt and two children arrived from Vermont. Mr. Edgar Field was recently thrown from his wagon and hurt considerably. Mrs. Gershom Banks being of unsound mind, has been taken to the asylum in Middletown. ‘ Mr. Alfred Treadwcll has gone to Flor- ida, Mr. D. C. Meeker to Michigan, and Mr. J. C. Read to Chicago. There was a heavy fill of snow Satur- day night and Sunday morning. There was a high wind and thesnow ismuch drifted. Selghs are used. The attend. ance at church on Sunday was very small. Thomas Murray, formerly of the B'-_- ' ton Globe and more recently of the D« - 5 Just see the way they talk about us over .' He was taken sick last Satur- . day morning and lingered until Friday . took place at. his late residence Mon—i iug slowly but surely, and in this short . trip of mine through the country the peo ' ‘ ‘Record"-ea. ;tbe residence of Mr. W. A. (‘urtis Wednesday evening. ‘ E. H. Burris to open a store for the ; manufacture and sale of cigars :it All .‘ijain } street next Tuesday. Mr. Senior same.” ! him a strong "pull." I Rev. John Lyon, for many years pastor i of the Church of the Redeemer in Bridge- = port, died Wednesday morning. at the age ' of 43 years. lie was a native of Scotland. 5 The twenty-eighth sociable of St. Joseph‘s Benevolent assoctation will be given in the Opera House on New Year‘s cvc.aud the management will spare no , pains to make it an enjoyable affair. t I l A couple of suspictous looking charac- ters were arrested in South Norwalk Thursday for selling comic songs without They were sent to jail. horrid burglars attempted to a license. Some burglc Mr. A. Dunn's house in East Nor- walk, Wednesday night, but the inmates got tip and frightened them away, thus spoiling the game for the burglars and a sensational item for the papers. | l I I The shallow-braincd idiot who habitually ‘ bawls out to avi'eporter. "There‘s an item for you 1" whenever any little irivaI thing i occurs on the street, will consult his own i interests by crawling into his hole when E the fool-killer comes aroiiud. A blast in the Water street sewer yester- day afternoon sent a piccc of rock whirl- iug tip against the window in the iliird story of the James block, occupied by H. 1). Cornell. It shattered the glass, but as it. struck against the sash, it was prevented from going through, and fell back to the sidewalk. Our prize puzzle : DROCEREIITRDFEBIRCS« nus. The first gentleman sending us satisfactory proof of his ability to solve this puzzle will be presented with a plush satin-lined jewel casket, filled with dia- monds. The first lady sending in a correct solution will have her choice between a . mowing machine and a proposal. Hon. Levi Warner went to superior court in Bridgeport to attend the "shmt term” this week, and was obliged to re- turn home, owing to an affection of the throat that incapacitated liim from pro- ceeding with the cases on which he was engaged, and which in consequence, were continued. The Standard mentions Col. Anderson’s “Word Pictures of War Phases" lecture to be given in Bridgeport next week, and calls him “ Col. Joseph Ander- son.” Wrong, neighbor; he‘s no name- sake of the wearer of the coat of many colors, but just the same, he'll paint you his word pictures of war phases in more colors than a dozen rainbows could reflect. The new ofilcers of Washington Chapter, R. A. M., are as fol.ows: Theodore E. Smith, M. E. H. 1’.; Arthur. W. Austin, K ; A. C. Golding, S. ; Asa smith, Treas.; J. Belueu Hurlbutt Sec; George Ward Selleck, C. of H. ; James M. Worden, P. 8.; Wallace Ilann, R. A. C. ; E. M. Mer- ritt, M. of 3rd V. ; H. E. Dunn, M. of 2nd V. ; C. N. Wood, M. of lst V.; A. G. Betts, tyicr. Fniance committee, Geo. W. Raymond, L. (‘. Bctts, James M. Worden. The debate on the question, “Resolved, that married lift.- is more conducive to happiness than single life,” by the Pioneer Debating Society, is postponed to Thurs- day evening, 29th. Mr. John H. Wade, who is to speak on the afiirmative, was necessarily absent from the last meeting, and as the other speakeis on the affirms- tivc wore afraid to argue their case with- out having him present to fortify them with his blissful experience as a married man, the adjournment was moved. At the. annual election of Clinton Com- mandery, K. T., held last Friday evening, .hc following officers were elected: J. B. Hurlbutt, E. (3.; Frank Street, G.; G. W. Raymond, C. G.; Asa Smith, PreIate; John H. Lee. W. ; Chas. E. Dow, J. W.; John E. Smith, Treas.; James W. Storey, R. ; L. C. Hnnford, St’d B.; Ed. Street, Swd. B. ; T. S. Morrison, Warder; H. E. Dunn, lst Guard; F. Buckley, 2nd Guard; C. N. Wood, 3rd Guard; E. M. Merritt, Sentinel. Standing Committee, Wallace Daun, Geo. Ward Selleck, W. W. Storey. Stubbornness and determination were illustrated a few nights ago byaSouth Norwalk man driving toward the borough, and a borough man driving towards the city. They met about midway on the road. Both Were driving in the horse- car trucks, and each refused to turn out for the other. They met. so closely that their horses touched noses. Both got out and blanketed their horses, remounted their seats, lit their cigars, and sat there calmly glaring defiance at each other un— tilahorse-car came up behind and com- pelled the city man to turn out. The borough is still ahead. St. John’s Lodge did itself honor in re-elccting Mr. John H. Lee Muster. Mr. Lee has for the last two terms filled the Master’s chair with dignity and efficiency, and to him is largely due the credit for the wide reputation for exceptionally fine “work,” which the lodge enjoys among her sistcriodgcs. The selection of Dr. C. W. Many to the second highest office was also a wise and creditable choice, and at- tcrts not only the brethren’s cordial recog- nition of Dr. Many’s efficiency and zeal in Masonry, but also his popularity in the lodge, and tr e confidence reposcd in him by the brethren. Norwalk had entertainment enough Wednesday evening to drive the blues away for the time being, at least. “Un- der the Gaslight" blazed forth in the Opera House, “Dan Darcy" delighted the multi- tude in Music Hall, Prof. Spcdon Chalk Talked to an appreciative audience in the Y. M. C. A Hall, The Whist Avenue Club whisted joyously at Mr. W. A. Curtis‘, the Salvation Army gave their usual per- formance, there was a raffle on Water street. a dog-fight on Main street, a stag- dancc at the Italian barracks and a bowl- ing Dervish in the lock-up. Who says Norwalk society is not thrilled to bustifi- cation with the gleeful spirit of the festive holiday season ? The annual election of the chief officers of the fire department washeld Friday night at the Pioneer truck house, and much more animation was developed in the con- test than was anticipated. The struggle lay between the candidates for assistants. Chief Prowitt was the candidate of all the companies, but the members of Hope Hose Company and some of the Plimnix Steamer Company made a spirited but friendly fight on the election of assistants. The candidates for first assistant were G. A. Franke and Henry Matheis; second assistant, H. W. Kemp and John Malone. The count, hOWever, showed the election as follows : Chief, J. T. Prowitt; first assistant, G. A. Frauke; second assistant, H. W. Kemp. James H. Mulligan and Silas Mctzger, drummers for Louis P. Wcil, cigar manufacturer, of New Haven, were in town Thursday, and were threat- ened with arrest for selling cigars having a fraudulent label. They succeeded in satisfying. the union, however, that the only two boxes of cigars in their possess- ion which were labeled, had the genuinc la- bel, while the bulk of their line of samples were non-union cigars, with no label at all. Later, however, in aceitain South Norwalk saloon,‘cigars were found by the cigar makers’ union, which had been pur- chased from Louis P. Well, and which were labeled with a fraudulent label, and a warrant has been issued for Weil's are rest for fraud. The South Norwalk fire department lis- toned to a sermon Sunday evening by Rev. C. E. Harris on the cheerful subject of the destruction of the earth by fire. Mr. Harris cited Prof. Proctor’s prophecy ot the earth’s annihilation in the year 1917, and proceeded to demonstrate with the assistance of a globe and other parapher- nalia that the earth has a skin only twonty- one miles thick, and a belly-full of red-hot. liquid fire which it hawks up occasionally in the shape of earthquakes and volca- noes, and that one day it will throw up its insides, set the-world on fire, burn up the people who owe the printer and "vote the republican ticket, anda new world will be formed for the mugwumps, democrats and merchants who advertise in the Rs- cono. When this big fire breaks out how- ever, John Lockwood will ring the fire alarm, and the borough fire department will turn out with their usual promptni-ss to Iiclp their Smith Norwalk brethren put it out. Mrs. .Webb, an Euglishwomcn who is married to a negro named Webb, got full Wednesday afternoon, and near Bitis’ woods encountered J amcs Stcbb, a printer, who was also intoxicated. They eat- changed courtesies and went into the woods together. Soon passers-by heard a feminine howl, and rushed into the woods, where they found the (Irunkeu woman lying on. the ground while Stcbb was apparently preparing to run away. They collared him, however, and both he and the woman were given over into the custody of an officer, and brought before Justice Coolidge. in money on her person, and said Stebb’s intention was to impose on her cordial friendship a trifle farther than she was willing ‘to allow. by robbing her. She drew the line at being robbed. Stebb was fined $7-and coats, amounting to $16, and in default of payment, went to jail. Mrs. Webb, fOr drunkenness, was fined $3 and costs, and settled, The West Avenue Whist Club met at ‘ IVurileii Many is not it 5 physical giant, but he “got there all the g Ills profession as a dentist gives , . IIIIIIIS. The woman had $80, ' so UTE-NOR WALK. I Lyon in his affliction. in the same way. distributing his Christmas books, which are greatly prized as uiomcniocs of offer. lion and regard. The largest and most elaborate basket. , of flowers that was ever arranged in this city for a New York order, was shipped on Sunday morning by Floi-isi .lolio ll. Smith. A social and hop is billed by (‘0. I). to 22d inst.. which will be a “social" in (r- crv sense of the word. Tickets :ll't‘ iii- rcady in good demand. At one time there was not a little 'czir and trembling because a democratic jour- nal was to be started in the city. but it has finally been decided to be a good thing as the funds will naturally go that way and less go to the. prohibition treasr- I , ry. Wc rejoice to hear of success in any line of business, especially the public-4., tiou of a newspaper, therefore we con-I gratulate the Mechanics' Journal that ii is to appear in a new dress and enlarged. Many ll truth has been spoken in its (-ol- Sunday newspapers are becoming a great source of profit, and the sales in the city of South Norw alk at least is increas— ing. From iniimations which wcliavc, immediately after the new year there will he a change and probably some new ad- venturcr will step in, and there will be fun if no profit in the traffic. The close of the year ends the oillcial life of the Board of Councilmen, and as the time approaches it brings anxiety to the ins as well as the cuts. The ins have “ordered and directed" many things to be done, such as the raising'thc horse R. R. tracks, and the extending water pipes through the city, but they are not done worth a cent. For the incoming board there is expectancy. as all are new mem- bers, with one exception, and all are democrats save one. so the interest. is cen- tering upon their appointments for city clerk, eity attorney, city assessor. and chief of police. as well as the police force. Many anxious ones await the result, but the taxpayers are more anxious that the new board do not. spend $40,000 with so little to show, and hope that they will allow the water commissioners to take charge of their department, without at tempting to interfere. l ——<§>———~ »— .. . WESTPORT. Expressman Mead is out with a new wagon The High School closed on Thursday of last week for the holiday vacation of two Weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Beach of Trum- bull spcnt Sunday with Mr. Andrew C. Nash and family. The annual communication of Temple Lodge No. 65 A. F. d5, A. M. Will be held on Thursday evening. On Christmas Day there Will be a spe- cial . service for the children at Christ. church at three o’clock. Westport has long been famous for its sensations and if all or even a part of the ‘ reports are true, is keeping up its reputa- tion. The Sunday Schools of Christ church and Trinity church each have their Sun— day School festivalnnil Christmas tree on ,1 Christmas eve. The old Westport Band has again reor- ganized with the following officers: How- ard J. Smythc, leader; Alexis Howncs, secretary; and LcGrand B. Cannon, treas- urer. Morton’s J ubilcc Singer's gave an outer. tainment in National Hall last. Thursday evening. The singing was very good but the audience was small owing to the bad weather and lack of advertising. Rev. Mr. Still of the Methodist church has over $2,300.00 toward the payment of the church debt and there is now less than $500. to be raised. We are glad to see the success which has crowned his efforts. The meeting of the committees from the companies constituting the Westport Fire Department was held on Tuesday evening for the purpose of electing department of- ficers; After ballotting for some time an adjournment was had until the next even. i ing when Chief Jones positively declined to stand as a candidate, and Mr. George Slovcr was elected Chief, William L. Tay— lor and Samuel Gault were elected assist- _ ants. " , Mrs. William C. Hull died on Thursday of last week. Although the deceased had been in poor health for some time her dc- cease was not looked for and it came as a sudden blow to her immediate friends and the community. She was a woman of unusual ability and was an earnest worker in the church and in the temperance cause. She was at the time of her do- cease the president of the Woman’s Christ.- ian Temperance Union. The funeral took place from her late residence on Saturday afternoon. The interment was in the old cemetery at Greens Farms. . ._._—‘*>.___._._ - . . GREENS FARMS. I The first snow of the season. Sleighs Were out yesterday and last night. The Ladies Aid society will meet on Wednesday afternoon and evening with Mrs. E. Beers. Arrangements are being made for a Christmas festival the week following Christmas. A few of the people attended the annual meeting of the State board of Agriculture. , last week at Hartford Rev. Mr.‘ Relyea who resigned his pas- torate last June, yesterday withdrew it and will continue with us. Mrs. Wm. C. [[1111 who died last Thurs- day, was buried in the old yard near the Congregational church on Saturday. She was a daughter of Dr. Talcott Banksa native of Greens Farms a brother of Ly- man Banks who died a few years ago. S. A. ‘V. DO YOU KNOW THAT YOU CAN FIND AS FINE AN ASSOR'I‘MEI‘.’ ‘ OI“ M E A. 'I' S . ..___AT__ F. W. SMI’I‘II’S MARKET, 55 Main Street, As can be found in any market in this town of Norwalk? WEvcrytliing is selected by Competent. Judges of our line of goods. Chantry/l Dressed ili’utlmz, Our sympathies are extended to Editor I Job was :ifllicli-il ' Sit-Judge Alfred Knapp is diligent in . be held in the armory Thursday evening. . ' lied on business for 32 years. : Headache, yet Carter‘s Little Liver Pills are 5 our “1 H E‘ kD : NEIIH'QINAAM ~’\ .Yt'zll‘ :igOicc was bc'uf,r harvested [, u inches thick. This tour ponds ,u... all open. The land of anu tact-ting was well attended Sundill“. "fil‘VliI‘S‘llll‘II'lf‘: ”H" i storm. I A water limrll H inches long was caught by Mr. Isl-nut \i’omi m-ai Mind's pond on ‘ 'I‘uesday. [[mi, \V. W. (lillt-Spir. of Stamford. is . to lecture soon for the benefit of the lap- ‘ list Church. on “The, Wonderful in Nature ,‘HIItI Art.“ 9 All Ilio churches will be hung Willi cvcr- greens next Sunday. and Chl'iStlniis prom- ' , ism in be :I happy «lay for all. Remem- I her the poor! l The scholars of the Centre School will hold a fair in Raymond’s Iloll. December Slat The proceeds are iobc devoted to , at school library. Samuel R. Raymond has moved from the store in which his ancestors liiivc car- Ilc is now located under Raymond’s Hall. Tho annual meeting of the Congrcgu— , tioiml SoCiety will be held on December - 26th, at two o‘clock. At this meeting the p‘cws will lo sold for the ensuing year. , (,hliift-llows’ Hall was crowded Tuesday evening III. the l'.yi=euiu meeting. Thcdt- , bale was on the question as to whether the l Sunday newspaper is beneficial. It was i decided that it. is not. Mr. l-lockwcll has won the love of all the boys and girls in town by flooding a portion of his property, so that during the winter a safe and couvuuicnt place for skating might be had by all. :‘ The Rev. John Lyon, of Bridgeport, whose funeral was held from, his former Church in that city on Fridiiy' last, will be . missed by many in this community, as ,‘ well as in the neighboring hamlet. of High ' Ridge. 110 was an able ,Univcrsalist minister, and a thorough champion of the temperance cause, it learned and a godly man. 7 Parties looking for a chance in the to- boggau business can‘t do better than to come to New Canaan. Pcrhaps the town would give them the right of way on any hill, if they want it. Starting in from, of the Congregational Parsonage, the descent for the first eighth of a mile is over 70 feet, and so it continues, and the “rip" doesn't think of stopping under half a mile. We have tried it. Then thercis Canoe Hill, which heats them all. We have been there and feel it yet. There are ten “thankmarms” in 100‘ft. _ ARTER’S 11-11.: IVER PILLS. Sick Headache and relieve all the troubles inci- dent to ii. bilioua state of the system, such as Dizziness, Nausea. Drowsiness, Distress after eating. Pain in the Side. kc. While their most “remarkable success has been shown in curing SICK equally valuable in Constipation. curing and pre- venting this nnnoying complaint.while they also correct all disorders oi‘thestomach,stimulate the liver and regulate the bowels. Even if they only Ache they would be almostpriceless to those who suffer front this distressing complaint; but fortu- nately t iieirgnodness does notend here,and those who once try them will find these little pills valu- able in so many ways that they will not be wil- 'ling to do without them. But after all sick head AGHE Is the bane of so many lives that here is where we make our great born-it. Our pills cure it while other:' do not. t‘nrfer's Little Liver Pills are very small and very cosy to take. One or two pills make a dose. 'I‘licy -e strictly vegetable and do not gripe or: : out-re. but by their gentle action please all who use them. In vials at 25 cents ; five for 31. Sold by iii-riggists everywhere, or sent by mail. CARTER MEDICINE 00., New York. Snillill. trillion. hellfire. lPA X'liixi E - TRADE PAXINE is the result of the best eflorts of several prominent physicians and chemists. The ingredients are recognized by the profession as the most powerful and effective in overcoming the dis- orders for which it is recommended. It Is sclen~ tincnlty prepared and is specific and certain in its effects, operating on the diseased parts only, with- out inilaming healthy organs. Physicians prescribe and recommend Faxine in the above stated com- plaints. and we are constantly receiving the hi best enconiiums, as to its merits. Patina is so by , druggtsts, or delivered free by express to any address in the United States on recetpt of price are. and 81.00 a bottle. Instinctive pamphlet matte free on application. The Dennis Mfg. Co. (Limited), 20 Vesey st , X. Y. A WONDERFUL OCCURRENCE. L. '1‘. Boyd. living at No. 460 Wayne Street. Jersey City N J. tea: "The most wonderful occurrence In my life was occasioned by the use of axine. I suflered agonies for two years from mn- lurta and dyspepsia. I could not sleep, my weight fell sixty pounds,and no matter how ) ght the food or thleeguontity eaten. it caused stress. hund s of doilarsin doctom’ fees and for medl- cirie without benefit. Three months ago I heard of Paxlnc.s.nd have taken it ever since with almost miraculous results. I can now eat anfiklnd of food have gained over forty pounds 13! fies , and there : no trace of malaria or dyspepsia in my system " i PAYING INVESTMENT. For S ale, A LARGE IN SOUTH NOR WALK, Double House, Each containing Ten RoomsiWater, Sewer, Connections and Closets. Paying 12 per cent. on. the money to be-raised; - can remain on the place it‘ Mortgage ' so desired. For further information enquire of H G. l-IYATT, NORWALK, 0r, address IL, Box 229, Norwalk Post flice. U49 James Means $8 Shoe. James Means 88 Shoe is ab- . solutely the only shoe of its ' price which lins ever been placed extensively on the the market in which ~ durability is consid- ‘- ered before more - outward ap- Lamb and Veal. CALL AND EXAMINE. lyiS FRED. W. SMITH. Sheridan’s Condition Powder is absolutely ounce is wort a pound o any-other kin strictly a. medicine to be given With food. on earth will make hens lay like it. an cholera and all dlsensea of Irene. wol lit in gold. Illustrated book 1 Sub everywhere. or sent by mail for 25 strum s. 2 1-4 lb. air-tight tin cans $1.00: I]. . six ans by express. prep-i DB. I. S. JOHNSON & 00.. Boston um and highly concentrate‘ill. I?!“ It cures chick- d. for .500 Call at our Store and try on a pair of these shoes. 4- 3. HOW ilt SON, 37 Wall Street. ' 3m“ SHERIDAN’S CONDITION POWZD E R 1 Chicken NS I.“ Cures Not-hing Its cents in by mail, . Hush. FUR ’ r—I , I NOR-W A L K__GAZ E TT Elf-WED N ES D AY, DECEMB E R all 18? 7 THE ABOVE GIVES A BlRD'S-EVE VIEW OF THE MAMMOTH EgTABLISHMENT B. A. Atkinson 8t. 00., LIBERAL HOUSE FURNISHERS, Who have Just Finished and Stocked with a A OONPLETE LINE OF HOUSE FURNISHINGS, The LARGEST ESTABLISHMENT in the UNITED STATES , Devoted to their line of business. MOST LI city ortown where there is a railroad freight station in ME., N, 11., MASS. it. 1. 0R CONN. They continue their LI BE R Al. I N DUCEM ENTS Which are as follows: On t ’50 s omers iivin In the States of Mass. R. l. worth of goodg, are allowed fare to Bos’ton to They sell for either CASH OR OR INSTALMENTS ON THE BERAL TERMS, AND DELIVER FREE ALL GOODS bought of them to any or Conn., who buy I OHS person. Customers who live In the above States, who buy sioo worth of goods, are allowed THEIR fares both ways for one person. PRICES Are for NEW GOODS bought this season. and NOT for old stock, and any person who contemplates buy ms anything in their line will do well to avail themselves of this rare opportunity. WRLOR FURNITURE. ' OHIIMBER FURNITURE. In this line we carry it most COMPLETE STOCK. Below we quote price for two or three of our leaders : A 7-PIECE HAIR. CLOTH PABLO]: SUITE, prime ‘qunlity goods,first-ciass work, Including a beautiful large Smyrna rug. This rug alone sells for $6.00. We will sell the parlor suite and rug together for only I I A CRUSHED PLUSH PABLO]: SUITE. 7 pieces compiete.in one color era combination of colors, walnut frames, stitched edges, and a suite thatis made to stand hard wear. We consider this suite, at the price, one of the special bargains in our store.$5o no a I AN EMBOSSED PLUSH PABLOR SUITE. 7 Only pieces complete, either In one s 4o .00- color or a combination of colors, for only OUR LOG CABIN CHAMBER SET, at the price. cannot be thought of by other dealers. Only which we claim to field the lead on anything of the kind in this city. Be sure and see it. Price only pietc. With this set for the present we shall also include an English toilet set, and the price for all only 'rm-z ABOVE ARE OUR LEADERS. offered for else where. DINING-ROOM FURNITURE, of all kinds, Kitchen and Hall Flt‘imitture 8 8 e ..a 8 combos Lousons, and all thoisxefeii godils nets Easels. Bookcases OARPETS. Ingram Carpets . . . All-“'ool Carpets . . Ta stry Carpets . . Ve vet Carpets . Oil Cloths . . . . . 1:00. to 851.25 150in Brussels Carpets . 95c. to 81.75 S’I‘RAW MATTINO. way below cost. to close n it. Also. HUGS, MATS, ART SQUARES. “RU ll CLO'I‘IIS, NAPIER .-\.\'ll COCOA JI.\’I"l‘ING, SMEEI'SKIN .\I.\’I'.‘l. L‘Alil‘li‘l‘ SWI'IEI'EIIS‘, Etta, IS GREAT VARIETY. \Yritc for Samples and Prices. 250. to 50c. 60c. to 81.00 . 50c. to 01.25 . $1.10 to $2.00 complete, only $ I 4.00. miiipiete, only $20.00. N )‘It'S. or no sale. WRITE FOR CATALOGUE AND PRICES. CROOKERY English Decorated Tea Sets.- -- -- "$3.50 up. English Decorated Dinner Sets ------- . 9.50 up. Eglish Decorated Toilet Sets -------- 2.00 up. AND LAMPS. Decorated Base Stand Ln mpg. .. Largest and. Best Assortment in the City. - AND BE CONVINCED. CALI; . E- A- Atkinson :32: $0-, 827 WASHINGTON S’I‘.. COR. DEGRAAF _ l Illllllllll Mill .1". COMMON SIX, BOSTON, MASS. & TAYLOR, FOR ALSO AGENTS FOR THE W IN ”50R FOLDING BED. The Ranges above. quoted we will guarantee In in addition we carry most of tho I. 1.;- iar makes, and Cain give satisfaction every time. Solid Brass Stand Lamp: .............. Hanging Lamps, from-n..- .. $10.00. OUR SOLID ASH CHAMBER SET is something $15.00. OUR SOLID BLACK WALNUT CHAMBER SET, marble tops, with landscape glass, 10 pieces com- . $35.00. I N ADDI- TION WE CARRY THE LARGEST LINE Oi“ CHAMBER FURNITURE IN NEW ENGLAND, comprising all kinds and styles ofpine, ash. cherry. walnut, mahogan ,etc., at prices which WE KNOW are far below w at the same grades of goods are Desks, Sideboards, Mirrors. Clocks. Gabi. a large line of SOFA BEDS, BED LOUNGES, at prices that DEF Y COMPETITION. STOVES AND RANGES. A SINGLE OVEN RANGE, all ware and pipe A DOUBLE OVEN R.\.\‘I}I:‘.,.’lll ware. and j-Eiw 'I‘urloz' Stoves at All Prices and iii All It“i's 1 00121» 100 up 1.00 up. NITURE, illpholstcry and Decotations, 47 and 49 w. 14th s:., and 48 W. 15th st, Between Filth and Sixth Avenues. New York. ‘ LARGE 1 SSORTMENT 0F GOODS NOW ON HAND 1. sliiDAY PRESENTS, l l I was nm. READ. 60., ( )pcnlug of flu- lung/3st; Assortment of Useful and Ornamental HOLIDAY GIFTS. 500 DRESS PATTERNS. 10,000 Dozen Linen Handkerchiefs. 5.000 [infirm Silk Handkerchiefs. 200 STYLE-:44 UMBRELLAS, Gold, Silver and Natural Handles. Bless Goods. Bronze Goods. Leather Goods, Plush Goods. -I3‘AN'CY ARTICLES In Silk, Plush and Laces on our Lace Department. was 5.31) sill-rs 'FOlt moths no MiSsns. Fancy "i'ublc Soarfs and Covers. 'Seelskin Sacquzs and. Jackets. Rich Piano Covers. IN OUR NEW OARPET ROOM. Prints, Ginghams, Flannels and Blankets will be found in our New Carpet room until after the holidays, as we need the large room for the display of linndkerchiefs. ONE-HALF OUR ULOAK R0001 Is now the scene of great excitement caused by the marking down of some 500 garments and the purchase of others to fill up sizes that were sold. THIS IS GENUINE. Every garment is worth more than double the price marked, but we want to sell them now while they can be used, and not in the summer while the buyer has no need of them. . IT IS TRUE That Newmarkets, Wraps and Jackets can be bought for $2, $3 and $4 that. are worth from $5 to $20. I'VE JIIEAN T0 SA Y That in this sale more real bargains can be had than were ever placed before the purchasing public in the way of ‘Newmarkets. Wraps or Jackets. Tarn; n. M. READ co. mascara ' BUILDING, NORWALK. , COMSTO ‘ '7 BROTHERS, INSURANCE BUILDING, ' SOUTH nonwanz.
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