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:rmi ^K^aalfej . >'• ' -f" &EP: iaaSap^ ! ft VlCil! ' i v ,1 Itifl sea> ' mu 1O.sJ«'MPC<« i&S&il'kiStJlifviQfr&irx^ /j J§ ! ; fei {!*•• CM*;J ;< fi.Ot'fi 1. :.-• •«-. ; " ' ' • ."" '"' """ ": jK3^^?®^r'- . KS p 's-»mlj :fl&i-K-;- 'xj.J-j-f :/"•'--: "•" sa 3« J .. i fioonifioi ts^.r ^ 1 I#' ISS§I , 1878. VOL. LXI.--NUMBER 1 , CONNECTICUT, '•fld£lSr-'« I WHOLE NUMBER .- »*?f • fcloa *1 3«D- i'^cs j The Seeking of the Waterfall. cases supposed on the grotlnd that they are NORWALK GAZETTE, REAL ESTATE. rlvtV In'fil N. B'. Buckley and wife for rent of land —.vSchool Report for 1876-7. " and instruction. At the beginning 6f the ;-2vV TO' '•;£v r. -. •:- -5 Temptations. jfiy. for poundage to May 23d, 1877, > B OO fall term Mr. A. S. Beers succeeded to the sure of no compensation for such service. rs* Titi- •' Tliey left there liomes of summer ease C.A.Baldwin for Town seal, t 6 00 Moreovcron the part of the detaining parents MBLUHEB EVEBYTUESDAY M0RIIIB.T; O. A. Dorman record petition for fore- The Joint Board of Selectmen and School principalship, arid the vacancy made by the To Let. _ _ Beneath the lowland's sheltering trees, In myriad forms temptations rise, closures, V 8 75 and guardians there is an indifference or an To seek, by ways unknown to all,'.3 tnvsr'i. Fairfield Co. National Bank for rent of 5*. • ! visitors would report as follows reluctlantly accepted resignation of Miss The Property in the rear of the Fair­ In every guise tliey woo us, Probate Office to April1st, 1877, *15166 obtuseness to the considerations involved, The Second Oldest Paper In ti*« St»te. ; v.Uiii asset;:' 'I . ztiifitw The promise of the waterfall. oi By the enumeration made in January last, it Sarah Hull was supplied by Miss Julia Pick­ • jrr"/ They flaunt their sweets before our eyes Work on Town House, 4 69 : 1 8 97 appears that,there are 3,2^6, children and ett. The School has suffered temporarily and oftentimes a disposition to conceal facts field Oonnty National Bank. • j VJ ?l. f• "j John F. Raymond, Col., postage stamps 4 formerly occupied by Price ft Bates, suitable for Some vague, faint rumor to the vale • ^ : And lure us to undo OS. ,, E. J. Iliil, for Town Pound, 165 youths in the Town of Norwalk who are en­ from the change, particularly in the matter and evade the law, which make tlio attempt OFFICE IN GAZETTE BUILDING? . They vainly luris they vainly plead, >' Woodward & Perry.balance of fees, ftc manufacturing purposes. Also Barn on High St. 4H Had crept—perchance a hunter's tale— from 1867 to date, 10Y51 titled by law to the privileges of the Public of discipline* . But it is confidently expected to obviate the evil, one of peculiar difficulty. SOtf E.B. PRICE. i£r- f Their spells no longer bind us, Joseph W.Wilson,visiting Schoolsfrom » W ; Of its wild mirih of waters lost School?. Of these 2,784 have been registered that this will prove to be only temporary asj Even in the small Districts of West Norwalk A. H. BYINGTON & CO. ^ For by his help whose help we need • g Oct. 1,1876, to Oct. 2, 1877 #108 6) 1 On the dark woods through which it tossed. Examination of Teachers, '-• / 'S 10 uO as actually attending School, with an average both principal and assistants have good qual­ and Broad River, where truancy and deten­ We've left them all behind us. Returns to Comptroller, 7 00 tion from school are so extensive as to com­ A. H. BVINGTON, J. B. ELLS, G. N. ELLS. To Rent. " Darien 2 M attendance of 1,710. ities as teachers, not excepting those of en­ HE whelc or part of a House on Main Street, Somewhere it laughed and sang; somewhere Postage paid, " 8 62 120 12 prise a large proportion of the children enu­ ?• ' -*'-1 right in the village, suitable for 1 or2 families-, 11. M. & J- T. Prowitt, supplies tor THE SOUTH NORWALK UNION DISTEICT— ergy and ambition to succeed. The average: T7 rooms. Possession immediately. Apply at this Whirled in mid dance its misty hair ; " REPORT Town House, , *36 55 embraces 887 of this total enumeration, and attendance in the School is not as high asi merated, it is impossible with the present Subscription $2.00 per year, in advance. office. . • • i But who had raised its veil, or seen Joseph F. Foote, for advice, ? 2 g [appliances and the present disposition to use Tliey relieye pain. 'wk-ti 1 Of tlie Selectmen of the Town of Norwalk Gas Light Company, S 40 registers an actual attendance of 815 and an- could be desired and should have the effect; s**"?'".;.!-'. Single Copies 5 Cents. •••• j The rainbow skirts of that Undine ? < J. Beldcn Hurlbutt, prosecuting agent them, to accomplish anything more than a ' qiii< it Nor walk for the year ending average of 548. Fifteen Teachers have been to remind parents of their duty in of secur­ .oofF'o i<:> I O Kent. V astaiiiBt John McGovern, $20 00 measurable check of the evil. They subdue swellings. ! They sought it where the mountain brook f with November 30th, 1877. Same H. C. Johnson, 10 00 employed in this School during the past year, ing the regular and punctual attendance ®isti " * HREE rooms in Cottage opposite residence of Same Jerry Donovan, 10 00 k |40 09 The Board of Visitors would call the con­ T Charles Sherry, Esq., Main Street; $3 per Its swift way through the valley took; ; i Joseph P. Hantord, horse and carriage, .S» 00 of whom all but three areidentical with those of the children. ' --- Advertising ltates: ; ' « month. Possession immediately. Amount paid for supplies furnished to the poor Sherman & Thompson, horse hire, i 6t5 siderate attention of the town to this matter, Four lines or less,1 insertion &0 cts.; 3 times 81 00 They cure burns, without a scar. Along the rugged slope they clomb, , Geo. W. Cram, services on Horton Road, 1 800 previously employed. THE SOUTH CENTER ' *' outside of the Almhouse, viz: F. Foster, prisoners meals, 8312 Near the noddle of the summer term the registers an enumeration of 101, a general at­ with the suggestion that early action be JneSquare, one insertion, ------100 Their guide a thread of sound and foam, j Betscv Sherwood, $57.22 Jnlia Andrews, $43 33 Henry K. aellcck, sundry services as taken to provide more effective means to Per week, for continuance, ------B0 For Sale or Exchange. The White Centanr Liniment is now the etan • James Kellcy, 118 49 Edward Arlington, 12 33 Town Clerk, $208 50 School and community were deprived of the tendance of 118, and an average of 64. The HE Large, Elegant and Pleasantly Locatcd Height after height they slowly won Catharine Hogan, 52 33 remedy, the,state of things. One Square, Sir Months, ------7 00 Dwelling of1 the subscriber, on East Avenue; ard remedy for Rheumatism, Keuralgia, Sciatica, Klicn Sheridcn, 8187 Same, accountant lor Selectmen valuable services of Principal S: T. Dutton,; teachers, Misses Ellen Merrill and Carrie •« " ono year—with paper - - -15 00 T The fiery javelins of the sun « * • .1 ames E. Parkcs, 68 50 Daniel Neelan, 12 68 and sundry Town matters, to" At a-meeting of the town held. May 12th, Honse has 15 rooms, with all modern improve­ Lumbago, Frost Bites, Caked Breasts, Itch, Cutar Mrs. G. Clevcland,155 76 Jane Clark, 3 00 Dec. 1st. 1877, 265 (0 47350 who resigned to accept the Mastership of Berwick, arc well fitted, for their respective Cwo " " ««»»•• - - - .2600 ments ; about two acres ground attached. Will neons eruptions, etc. These Liniments hav Smote the bare ledge; the tangled shade : John Wantiey, Bi 26 George H BroWTi, 26 60 EliB. Bennett, services as Treasurer, i8ft5, it was yotedathat the "Town Com Three44 " - - - - 30 00 be sold at reasonable price or exchanged for New stood tho test of time. They have performed James Hopkins, 83 55 Clark Lockwood, 58 09 1 year to i >ec. 1st, 1877, 375 00 the. jEaton School in New Haven. The dopartmpnts,:as ' .their . works plainly show, York City property. Apply to or address With rock and vine their steps delayed. Gideon Leeds, 128 73 C. J: Bloom, 85 76 Charles W. Smith,1 month's services present Principal, S. B. Dutton has.thus , far Particularly notifieable is thc affectionate Re­ mittee'' be instructed"® see that the branches Quarter o't a Column, one tunc, - - - - - 5 Oo 2 : GEO. W.CRAll, Box 462, Norwalk, Ct. more wonderiul enres of obstinate bed-ridden Michael Fitzgerald. 4 60 as Selectman, from Dec. 1, 1876, to Jne quarter column, one year, - - - - - BO 00 l'olly Waterbury, 47 00 |40 00 taught in the public schools be confined to Also one of the handsomest Bnllding Sites on cripples, and have alleviated more pains in a But, through leaf openings, now and then ^ Catharine Manley, lb 72 Hiram'Kash, 2713 Jan.1,1877, conducted the School in siibstatnial observ- gard cherished by pupils for instructor, and >ne hall Column, one time, - - - - - 10 00 East Avenue, coslsting of fonr acres, being the shorter space ot time, than have all other Lini It.Bucknam. Ellen O'Hjiley, 50 SO Wm. H. Ferris, 11 months services as such-elementary studies .as are positively re­ 5 0/ MrsfC&^y Barto, 8 26 805 58; ance of the regime, which he found on-taking the Consequent readiness of the. former to >ne half Column, one ye<»r, ------8000 north pdrtion of the old Van Zanut Homestead; ments, Embrocations, Extracts, Ointments, and They saw the cheerful homes of men, ii§ James Duffy, 1'J J*i Selectman, to Dec. 1,1877, has a fine Orchard ol choioe Frnit and line Shade Mary Mormscy, 8 7» Thomas -Whome, 1C5 32 Piatt Price, 1 month's service as Sc- the position. respect the wishes of the latter/ We would quired by the law of the State* _ The respec­ Pull Column, one time, ------20 00 Trees. Salvesin existence. Their sale is increasing rap­ And the great mountains with their wall Hiram u. Brown, '7 00 Thomas Millerick. 15 40 . lectman, from Dec. 1,1876, to Jan. 67 43 Timothy Sullivan. 5210 As a whole he is supported by instructors call especial attention to the uriifonnly fine tive committees in the three larger districts fullColunin, ono year, ------1BC00 idly and regularly. Their best endorsers are phy­ Of misty purple girdling all. ;iir John Clougnerty, 1,1877, , 140 00 sicians, surgeons and vcternaries. There is liter­ Betsey D»nnelly, 25 Eliza tee, 2 05 Eleven months services from Jan. specimens of penmanship ih.'i^iis^^terrHrs made the same arrangements however rela­ For Sale Cheap, J. Halloran,. 12« "i01 Philip Mason, 5 55 1, 1877, to Dec. 1,1877, 305 58. 345 58 well qualified for their respective departments. One inch space constitutes a square.;.'r jtiiiE, ally no case ol flesh, bone, oruinscleailmentnpcn Catharine Burke, 24 00 tive to these, ^branches as had been made in f _ j"*rV The leaves through which the glad winds blew Mrs. J. Harkins, 123 48 Josenh P. Hanford, services 1 month ; Each on'eJs performing.faithful service and department. Or Exchange i'or other property, man or beast which the Centaur Liniments will John Whitman, 1^2 00 Robinson Crusoe, 5 Bo from Dec.1,1870, to Jan.l '77, $40 00 - pu ^ previous years save tiir.t, in the Center and Special notices 25 per cent.-advance onthe One of the neatest, and cosiest little Cottages in Shared the wild dance the waters knew; OoltByxbee, 170 Charles Jackson, 17 9a v effecting results that commend themselves to The average attendance is not what would not alleviate and generally cure. Bnt il must be G. H. Wood, 21 51 Eleven monihs services to Dec.l, - Over River Districts, it was recommended ibove. the Borongh. Will sell to a good tenant for little And where the'sha^ows deepest fell Fanny BarneB. °o 1877, 305 58 34558 the approval of all who intelligently desire naturally be expected in so eood a school and ; or no money down. Enquire at GAZETTE OF­ understood that there are two kinds of Liniment; Kancy J. Hendrick,5j> 58 John Mcluerney, 102 79 that be laid upon them than -had FICE. the White is for lamily use and the Yellow ior The wood thrush rang the silver bell. John Jtillerioh, 5750 Albert VanTassell, 16 o> 11,1,0 Jci r0£ can hardly be accounted for excepfon the lest stress Local Notices .in Heading Columns, 25 $-200^4768 the prosperity of the °' a horses and animals. For horses and mules liable 1 Peter Qiiinn, 25 . M^sW^e*- M75 wu^_Tnwn Tieaeury. msauu. tfie~ffiost part is good and the general de­ ground that many'of the pupils are of lower- been previously done, .it was left therefore Cents per line. «««•='-' - "f?-, J. MiwlijjU.,—— 49 50 Francis Demarest. 2 00 ! For Sale. to Spavin, Ring-bone, Sweeney, Galls, Strains. Fringing the stream at every turn •HDito^ev *> ratty j ^06,94418 meanor of the pupils, as well on the School primary age and live at considerable distance for the Board of Visitors to carry out the Tearly advertisera rJatrifcted to th'e'b'u8iness ^ Mary A. tfart, 215* Nehemiali Brown, 43 76 A House and Lot, in a healthy location on String-halt, etc., tho Yellow Centaur Swung low the waving fronds of fern; 5183 Nat'l Townsend, 10 54 from the town vote, if carried out at all. They contemplated atthe time oi contract, but are per­ 2 Mary A. Waters, Terry Disbrow, 114 50 1876.' cr." grounds as in'the rooms, gives evidence of school. , Fair Street, above Catharine. The Honse is meat is worth its weight in gold. We have From stony cleft and mossy sod i Elizabeth J ones, 72 00 V mitted to make monthly ch rages of thcir adver- nearly new, well built,conveniently arrang­ Curtis Merritt, 23|Bo. 4)ec. 1, by cash balance 4n Treacury,'^. $172197 DOWN TOWN SCHOOL; consequently, deemed it best to second J thousands oi certificates relating how valuable : T 89 56 a discipline which has careful; regard to'all : Rosa, Boyle, Borrowed from sundry sources, * 121,94142 .isements. < ed, and'will-.make a comfortable and pleasant Pale asters sprang anctgolden rod. ' |James Burns, 21OT Thomas Connell, Z 80 by tacit consent the-action of the Committees home for a family ot average size. The lot runs horses have been speedily restored by a dollar 3 75 Emma F. Jiiehop, 5943 From".;: c ©Vi22 00 quarters that too much is made of the feature i in" charge is supported by four others of whom, All unusual cnts and devices 25 per cent, extra. main on mortgage. A line chance to secure a human irame. Persons hobbling upon crutches Glad song that stirred its ^gliding feet,. Henry .Mailman. 1^88 William C.Oakes, 109 55 « JohnF. Raymond, Collector, col- drive from the schools from 25 to 40 of the Ann A. Smith.' 2 35 •"lected on List o't 1874, formerly il of orderUnes*. • one has been newly chosen. For a period of home. Apply at GAZETTE OFFICE. 3tl for years from Stiff Joints, Tumors and Old Sores, And found in rock androot the keys • ; Cath'e- Delworth, 9» 23 have, by the use of a few bottles of the Wbite Ohas. Maxwell, 3J ™ Mary A.Hewitt, 1200 ~ abated. $17^0 As for instance, that excessive attention years this school has been a continued suc­ advanced pupils whose age is yet within Of its beguiling melodies. , ' Charles Norr.is,. 12 «« Johanna Callahan: 13 fo ' . Balance of taxes on List of f.'s Centanr Liniment, been restored to the use ThoSi McLaughlin, 6 00 ~ " 1875 as reported dHe at the relatively is given, to securing precision in cess. The teaching has been of the thorough the limits prescribed by the statute law on ALEX, S. GIBSON, Desirable Property for sale. Mr-. John H.Smith,9045 ot all their limbs. The effects are next to mar­ " From youth to age unresting stray ^ J a'. Buboa, . 2>J<®. M r«.'Wm-Hubbard,82 67 * - last annual meeting, bnt attitudes and movements, especially in mov­ sort and the discipline proportionately, good. this point. Organist of the First Congregational Church. Ver f desirable place on East Avenne. vels. We will give the Liniments to any person ; Wm. B. Baldwin, 2T 00 ThomaB Ladrigan. 95 84 since paid, 21,27820 Also, a tew choice BuildingLotB situated on These kindly mockets in our way ; y. . Miles Bobertson, 15 50 Andrew Gibson, 12 87 i" < • 449 Poll taxes, _ 449 00 ing to and from rccitation seats, and in pass­ It is saying not a little therefore in justifica. The Board of Visitors constrained to Teacher of A who ever heard oi a failure. Such a case has 11 71 Oscar- Sniffenj 5915 252 Commutation taxes, 504 00 • Osborn Avenne, for sale cheap. Yet led they not the baffling elves / Henry Byxbee, 145 Dog taxes, 145 00 ing up and down the stairways at times of tion of the wisdom of establishing the. lady call the intelligent attention of the town to Plano-Furte, Organ and iff osteal Also, a nicely located House and Lot on Mer- never been reported to us. These Liniments are Ann Dorsey, 63 80 Mrs.Lawrence Fox,22 25 win Street near West Avenue, for sale at a bar To something better than themselves. ; Cath'e Kennedy, 32 91 James Larrigan, 13 64 Percentage, 636 28 23,029 98 principalship, to affirm that the school under this, state of things and urge that they make Composition. '' now sold throughout the habitable globe. 20 21 8amiielF. Allen, 1010 rcccss and dismissal. gain. Enquire of J. B. ROSE & CO., 46 DEY ST., NEW YOBK. 3m43 William Scott, Tax from Wm. Tobey, formerly Abated, 2 75 provisions so far as possible that shall obviate ;!r K " S, E. OSBORN, East Avenue, Mrs. h. Benedict, 16 00 Charles B. Alien, 50 58 "Burr smith, Collector, on account of The criticism is worthy "of considerate its present management has been steadily im­ * Box879P. O., NOKWALE,CONN. " Here though unreached the goal we sought^ Hannah Oahill, 88 40 tfll or to D.W.FITCH, West Avenue. Georgiana Reed, 400 taxes, assessment of 1876, 47,915 £6 proving. It will be proper however to sug­ the evil in question. !i ;, 3 HenryS. Brown, 56 43 Mrs. Thos. McKeon,1 50 House rent irom Mr. Waters to April notice. For orderliness, howev.erirnportant, Its own reward our toil has brought: Mrs8. T. Mnrphy, 400 Thomas McGrath, 20 60 1,1877, - ir£25 Co : 1 gest that there is a liability here as in most of The following appropriations have been Jolxn. S. Bodwell FOR SALE. SI 05 Mrs. N. Lester, 13 (SB is not important. I ' •**?" The winding water's sounding rush, ^ Alfred Ilall. Sundries sold from Almshouse, 27 00 tr made by the Joint Board for school purposes rrWO very desirableBuildingLotson WestMain Franklin James 19 80 John P. Murphy, 45 00 Estate of Mrs. Albin, tor -weeks There must be study ing ah& recitation as the larger schools, to multiply subordinate Street. Apply at the GAZETTE OFFICE The long note of the hermit thrush. ; i - 1125 Itaac S. Langley. 2 30 -iff EXPRESS MESSENGER ^ o» J. Milton Sherwood, - board at the Almshouse, 7 50 well* and care Should be taken that nothing' exercises, to the extent of absorbing time during the school year of 1877—'78, viz i Mary Gill, 32 45 Samuel Smith, 2810 Criminal fines collected, • , . 142 08 and Patrick Carri'gan, 9315-- Mary Farrell,'. 3830 Support of Schools from State School •;• merely incidental or" preparatory infringe that: belongs to those of first importance. On South Five Mile River, $1,275 00 •n-w "The turquoise lakes, the glimpse of pond Caroline Ganung, *800 Catharine Sbcehan,12 70 - Fund, $8,27600 J - South Norwalk, 7,8i? 50 And river track, and vast, beyond .,;iJ John Armstrong, 174 ® James Howley, ' 425 State Civil List, 4,914-CO upon the time heeded'for the more important the whole we do not hesitate to commend sion-v fBUf PURCHASING AGENT. MaryCotoery, 4000 Albert R. Ayrea^ 12 60 Interest on Town Funds, 728 62 8,918 62 North Five Mile Rivetj '500 00 Broad medows belted round with pines, ,:t,, Frederck Tiche?k(, 3 40 exercises. Th6 Board of Visitors would urge jthe.school as a model of its kind. > < . H PAIR PIELD Iiobert Bones. - • 400 Connty Commissioners for liquor licenses 1 * 825 00 I - & 0. S. PRO WITT'S, Norwalk. J.Grady,. 120 Marg't Sweeney, 17170 granted 846 CO that the liability in queStBon be guarded SOUTH FIVE MILE RIVER. [ =. Broad River, / (juices-1 H B< BODWELI/S, SO. Norwalk. 48tf The grand uplift of mountain lines. . _ • Mrs. Patrick Ford. G5 25 Mrs. J. Allington, 7071 W. Koss on account of supplies furnished 1 ; 1,988 00 To the taste but death to Gripes and Stomach Lyman Foster, 15719 10 against, to the 'end, that cach recurring exer­ Enumeration 145, attendance 134,' average North West, / G^orgo E. Searles, 10 OU Town o'f Ridgefield supplies furnished Car­ Vi!>: 519 00 Complaints. Pltchet'8 Castorfa is a complete " What matter though we seek with pain ^ ; JohnConler, 3C9 Geo. W. Andrews, 46 64 rie Piatt 6 CO cise may have Its due proportion of time. 88. The Principal. Mr. F. S. Lyon is assisted West Norwalk, s'" substitute tor Castor Oil, and is as pleasant to Stephen Farrrington,450 Alexander Hnyt, 16 10 Town ot Darien for schooling chil- ' -• 2^752 00 J. Belden Hiirlbutti The gardens of the gods in vain, : W. H. Farrington, 29 88 Thos J- Woodbnry.46 33 dren lor j car 18T6 333 67 It has also been thought' by - some that, as by Miss.F. E. Bradley. Through the efforts Down Town,' /' take as Honey. It is particularly adapted to Patiick 0"Callahan,28 00 If lured thereby we climb to greet*' v G. A. Bradley, 27 00 Town of Darion tor schooling chil­ of- these teachers the condition is far in ad­ Center, 5,013 00 Teething and irritable children. It destroy Isaac Davis, • 106 02 Ellen Maloney: 219 63 dren for year 1877 236 11 between the lotver departments and the more m b worms, assimilates the food, regulates the Stom­ Some wayside blossoms Eden-sweet. ;a; William Da* is, Eli Beach, 3125 Furnished Ucoige W. Andrews 122 64 s-.-fs i North Center, ^ 905 00 INSURANCE COMPANY, T. Cahill. 90 02 advanced, the tendency of the system in vance of .that which characterized it under its ittomey anil Counsellor at Lav, ach, and cures Wind Colic. No remedy is as effi­ John H- Smith, 302 " . Julia Andrews 95 C8 787 45 Over River, ^ 4,843 00 - , , j '• * •;;; } V/ Mary Smith, 12 52 George Holmes. 625 Town of New Canaan supplies fur operation is rather in favor of the latter than proceeding management. The attendance Boom No. 4, [up stairs,] .. . cacious for Feverishness, Croup,' Worms and "To seek is better than to gain, John Klwoo.d, 13 63 Elizabeth Holmes, 2 62 nlshed Chas. Paul .& 58 10 1 North East, 606 00 : Whoopiog Congh. Cantoria is a purely vege­ Mrs. F. Uahford, 6795 Bridget Mclntire, 1200 Maria Broadhurst , - 7 84 the former. So far as this is so it is an evil. his largely increased, the order improved, • i'-' • ' . South Norwalk Conn. > The fond hopes dies as we attain;. I - Ellen Goodwin, 90 63 R-. : >, . GAZETTE BUILDING. table preparation, more effective than Castor Oil, Mrs. C M. Kig0'P, 400 H. M. Parsells. - 9 61 FrOm the very nature and design of Public the teaching become more methodical and Life's fairest things are those which seem, 7 Mary Upton, - 00- Hannora Bitrry, 15 CO Chas.'Lounsbury 2 88 78 43 127,073 50 and neither gags nor gripes. Theodore Stone, 300 Schools the primary departments are primary thorough and the general tone greatly elevat­ The best is that of which we dream. :--f Mr8.Bouton>""'leT,52 00 28 90 Town ot Newtown furnished John Elwood 2S 18 These appropriation^ were made on the COLUMBIA, CONN., May 3,1876. CharleB H. Br. h, 1410 John Rich, Town of Danbnrv lurnished sundry poor 329 93 ed. While there is not that of EMILY V.D. PARDEE,M.D., Messrs. J.B. ROSE A Co., N. Y.: Henry smith, • 16 W W. McCali, 50 Town of Greenwich " " " 567 15 in importance as well as in the character of uniformity basis of $5, for each child enumerated, and George McGuyer, 100 00 (Graduateof N. Y. McUical College fot Women, . I have a family of eight children, and have used "Then let us trust our waterfall .. James Biley, 1^ Town of Slamlord " " " 277 28 their studies: and this' principle should be attainment in the different classes which is your CASTOBIA.' I have never lound~anything 10 William R. Mead, J4 10 Town of New Milford " " - !' 238 10 .25 each on the average attendance. < ; Cor. MAIN Sc MARSHALL STREETS, Caslt Capital, $200,000.00 Mary Ryan. ?-S? r>aniel Kerns, 86 75 observed in the general plan and conduct of found in certain of the larger and more care­ equal to it. - My children have been saved Jrunj Still flashes down its rocky wall , ^ Alfred VanW .^aer. JSI rVi! Respectfully Submitted, SOUTH NOSWALK, CONN. severe sickness by the use of CASTOKIA. I recom­ Hngh'Browr, 20 73 John Cahill, 28 40 $206,944; 18 fully graded schools, there is yet a degree of Office Hours, untll9 a. m'., and trom 3p.m. At- mend it in preference to any medicine I know. ~ 1 With rainbow cresent curved across^ James Byan, 8 « D. Kerney, ,, 200 the School. Yet while emphasizing the ad­ 7 . i J. A. HAMILTON, 2350 ention to all classes of diseases i ncldent to a gen- feel It a pleasure to give this certificate on acconm Its sunlit spray from moss to moss. 1= Albert Wbitn-v. e«{ John Gaffney, 7 LIABILITIES OF THE TOWN. visability of special caution in this particular, attainment by some of the pupils, in reading, SEO. OF THE BOAED OF SCHOOL -VISITORS. &sse!s,Jgn.l,1876, $336,112.78 of the benefits 1 have derived by the use of yonr Mrs. John Murray,1C4 00 James Jones, 100 80 ;ral practice of medicine and surgery. 1'am- 1 r ' Dec. 1st, 1877. ' grammar, arithmetic and even algebra, llessapplied with Homoeopathic remedies. admirable preparation. Very truly yours, • ; Gould Saunders, 102 60 M. McMahon, 177 10 we at the same time are happy to say that References by permission:—S.Lilenthal.M.D ' ! ' V W .8. HANFORD,President, : 3m43 NORMAN P. LITTLE. " And we, forgetful of out -pain, ' Clark Pickett, 6 00 Betsey Morehouse, 9 75 Outstanding interest Orders ' $120 070 54 the conscientious intent in the general man­ which will compare favorably with that of "rof. of Theory and .Practice, N. 1" .city; Clemence Widow McGay, 19" Thomas Barney, 2 25 Norwalk war bonds f' 20,000^00 , , From the Waterlury American. a a tiozier, M. D. Dean of College, N. x.: Alfred K. H.K.TPB11BB, Scc'y and Trtas. In thought shall seek it- oft again' • Albert Byxbee. 41W Byron Green, 1184 Town deposit fund orders . , T,427 09 agement is to avoid to the utmost any oc­ any of the scholars in our best schools. Cer­ School Houses Without "Windows. Shall see this aster blossomed sod, •1 ' Jeremiah Quantocn, W Charles Nichols, 6 20 School fund oi-ders : ..l,' 200 00 dills, M. D..Prof. Materia Meaica. 3m23 Furniture -Furniture . Daniel Beardon. 42 65 William Woodruff, 5E5 casion for such caution; and also that all the tain things in connection with the apparatus I have a new idea and wish to put it im­ This sunshine of the golden-rod. «•1 Sratfeiia Klwood: 150 Garrett-Hefferman, 32 65 r.r.: i: ; $147,697 63 .; i> If you wish 105 Elizabeth Tristram,' 5 50 departments are under instructors who are for warming the room require more careful mediately before the public. Without ex CHARLES W. MANY, Peter Giiadis, December 1st,1178. >;.'£• ;:j m pecting it to be accepted at once, there is no C. IT. NICHOLS. W.J. Mills, 650 J. R. Synnot, 57 56 '£•: : i. earnestly aiming to discharge their full duty attention on the part of the committee. Beyond, above, its signal flew 2163 Margaret Sheridan, 29 60 Liabilities, i, j V -.: a V $143,506 73 George Pyer, Less MIDDLE FIVE MILE RIVER. other way. but to urgrit boldly, and wait fot LL kinds of Ladies anu Gents' P00TS AM Parlor, Library, Dining and Sitting Of tossing foam the birch-trees through : J. Itoacl), 855 Mrs. Sam'l J. Piatt, 13 50 to their respective classes. the slow but sure vindication of time. The Surgeon Dentist, A SHOES made to order. REPAIRING neatly Henry L. Scott, 5 34 Cash on hand, l,7gl 97 The School deservedly bears an enviable Enumeration, CO, general attendance, 57, done, anu according to promise. Now seen, now lost, but baffling still : 52 00 James Price, 0 20 " Balance due irem John F. idea is to build public school houses withou* : £ Room Sets, ^ Charles Sherwood, 13 50 Raymond, Collector, List of reputation as well in other Towns as in Nor­ average 32, teacher, Mr. Horatio Seeley. windows. Why was it never thought of be NORWALK, CONN. ROOM NO. 5, Walnut or Cottage Chamber Sets? The weary seekers' slackening will. -r Baruev Crane, 2 50 George W. •'arkes, 7 00 1876, and since paid, 21,278 20—23,000 17 Thomas Ridgeway. 3* Lewis Sherwood, 19 35 walk, and the credit of the same is due per­ The results of his labors during the year past fore ? The light of heayen is too bright for or anything in the Furniture Line, of the Latest Mary Beebe, 106 J5 : > ; $120,506 61 Iffice coiner of Main and Wall Streets. Nitrous- Gazette Building. Style, Best Finish and Make and for the Each called to each; " Lo here! Lo there! Daniel Hall, 14 10 Henry Hynes, 750 children's eyes. Some children, especially Oxidc Gas administered. Uriah Hendrick, 288 December 1st,1877. .... -. haps not more to the excellent corps of teach­ shows a dccided improvement upon those of foreigners, have sore eyes, weak eyes, and Least Money, go to Harriet Hamilton, U -5 Liabilities, $147,G97 6J Its white scarf flutters in the air!" ^ Robert Powers, 5910 John Flaherty, 20 65 ers than to the effective energy of the Com­ his former efforts in the same connection. cannot possibly bear the light of the sun Stephen Mills, 17 75 Less • WM. LOCKWOOD'S, They climbed anew; the vision fled, George Moms, ® J™ Cash on hand, 6,596 54 mittee and the general interest of the Dis­ Additional to the commendable thorough­ streaming through windows of transparent C. B. COOLIDGE, JohnStepp, 420 Edjrar Pell, 200 | ; No. 3G Main Street, NORWALK, CONN. v Horace A. Fisher, 8 75 Balance due Burr Smith, Col­ glass^without note oi'.comment. And it is- To beckon higher overhead. ~'\ -,rs: vJ X'at. Cunningham, 44 oo lector, on List of 18.'6, 17,021 03-23,617 57 trict in the education of its children. ness characteristic of Mr, See]ej_X.teaching, DENTIST. Also, Matilda Bosnian, 16 10 Isabella Hogan, 8120 plainly unconstitutional not to respect the Successor to 108 36 -Robert Burns, 1810 THE OVER EIVEB-SCHOOL. a more careful regard has been paid to appro­ So toiled they up the mountain slope . James H. Smith, $124,080 06 scruples of that sort. Besides children are General Furnishing Undertaker. Francis Thomn.?, 54 50 D&vid Speyser, 516 Out of an enumeration of 596 reports a gen­ priate methods and phraseology of instruc­ Dr. Asa. Hill, Alonzo Abbott, 19 61 <}. Watson, 75 Increase oi debt, $3,578 45 mischievous, and they ought not to be Orders attended to promptly day or night. Resi; With faint and ever fainter hope; Charles AY- Ally, 4 90 M. Martin, 200 eral attendance of 510 and an average of 298. tion and to those proprieties of manner which trusted (i. e. in school hours) with such a WALL STREET, NORWALK, dence with Mr. V, T. Cornwall, France St. With faint and fainter voice the brook ^ SO 00 W.Russ. 22 25 Office G?er Phebe Allon, 10.01 NOUWALK, DEC. 19,1877. The number of teachers at present is 7, one sacred thing as the light of the sun. They r Yuri. are essential to the best influence of a teacher James K. Taylor, 1549 Patrick Cook, The undersigned auditors ot Town accounts will make light of it, have fun and frolii C. J. Grnman's Dry Goods Store. Still bade them listen, pause and look. , : .- John Wilson, 900- . Horace Mabee, 29010 hereby eertily that they have examined the Ac­ less than last year. They are all teachers of over pupils. There has also been a compara­ Qeorge H. Whitney,6 80 G. W. Mathews, 84 00 counts of the Selectmen and find them correct, with it. I have myself seen a boy take out a 0* Gas administered for extracting teeth with- C. W. Burritt Henry Goldspink, 365 Lohn Grant. 20 82 having found receipts and vouchers for all in­ experience, and have served for a considera­ tive neatness of appearance in the school­ pocket reflector and for some minutes keep a >ut pain. Lumber, Meanwhile below the day was done; V 80 Phebo Wrigut, 3712 voices paid, , , Vf Apn Ahern, E)llep Smith, .>4284 ble time in the positions they now occupy. room which has hitherto been too much lack­ few vagrant sunbeams dancing on the teach Above the tall peaks saw the sun J4. Brennan, 10 60 FRANCIS LEONARD Has Removed 1 ' William Duvant, 1945 Michael Kmcella, 39 6Q JOHN H. FEBRIS. . Mr. H. B. Wigham; the Principal, has long ing. Moreover it is to the credit of both er"s face. Also it is a mixing of things Timber, Sink, beam-shorn, to its misty set • . Julia A. Fryor, 5 21 John Rigney, 99 79 sacred and profane, to admit the light ol To No. 4 Phoenix Block, Wall St., Behind the hills of violet. William Gee, 10 00 Charles Paul, 58 38 been in charge, and the School has greatly teacher and committee that a successful effort heaven into the school room. Think of the AT HARD TIMES PRICES, Foot of Mill Hill, where with increased facilities David Nash, 600- Alvah B. Ambler, 87 00 From Stamford Advocate. prospered under his management. But dur­ has been made to whitewash the walls and light of the sun - heaven's principal luminary For Oaali-Iiro Credit! Uc is prepared to do Chas. If. Bennett, 81 59 Patriok Katon, 82 98 ; Shingles, 'Here ends our quest ?" the seekers cried, - 'J! W. P. McGee, 5 00 Mrs. John White, 20 45 What shall we do with Tramps ? ing the past year it his not been so fortunate, brighten the general -aspect of the rooms. —mixed up with arithmetic and these earthly ill work excuted in the Best Manner, at my office FX* UMBIXO, Benjamin Weston, 3 00 Thomas J. Adams, 42 no Corner ot Main and Washington Streets, '"The brook and rumor both have lied! William Loach, 26 95 especially has this been true since the begin­ studies. Let parents at home teach their in all Its branches. Also special attention given K.McBride. 51b Give them their full rights and make them The patrons would aid to still further success children in this supernal light just as the> SODTH NORWALK, CONN. to Tin Roofing, Tin and Sheet Iron Work and Job­ The phantom of a waterfall John Brown, 13 0U E. L. Carr 12 CO conform to the rules of society. They have ning of the fall term. Though one less on the part of the teacher by more frequent * " Lath,&c. bing. Gas Fixtures of all kinds kept on hand. Daniel Kiernan, 87 o» T. ward well, '8 05 please, and so remove all sectarianism from T. E. SWIFT, 1>. P. S. Norwalk, April, 1376. Has'led us at its beck and call." John Hubbell. 18 83 George Quinn, 2420 the same natural rights as the millionaire and teacher has been employed, there has yet visitation of the school. . ^ the schools that are.supported by public tax. William Fit?gei'ald,v9 38 Char)e« Miller, 38 47 should be as sacredty protected in them as James Ueed, 25 25 been no corresponding change in classification, • WESTNOBWALK. T£V 7VJ There are different theories of light, and the ^ A W.MITCHELL, DOWN TO HARDPAN PRICES. But one, with years grown wiser, said: ~ f ' Mart. Brown, 24 88 the'wealthiest or wisest man in the land. first we shall know we shall be having them Good Chance to Buy W. H. philips. - 610 Piatt Callahan, 12 75 Our constitution guarantees to citizens of one from which there results so great a number Enumeration, 70, attendance, 52, average •'So, always baffled, not misled, ' Ellen Dalton, 61 fb John Mills, S3 50 all in our schools, if we have this dangerous At the ever popular John W.Wiggins, 6815 Charlotte Purdy, 15 48 state the privileges and immunities of the of recitations per day in the principal's room 27. This school has been in charge at differ­ thing there at all. Or, since this light comes , UNION MAHKE1 y ; - oS 13 API We followed where before us runs Stephen Sutton, 43 00 Charles Louusbury,42 83 other states. The wealthy, with means at SHINGLES; Ann Peck, 18 00 as renders it impossible for them severally to ent times during the year of Mi83es Margaret from heaven, the most natural thing in the has always the best of The vision of the shining ones. m. Mike neel, 104 50 their command, can travel wherever their in­ BOTH The subscriber will offer his entire stock of jJ, A. Keeler, 86 85 Ann A. Reed, 53 50 receive proper attention. As a consequence, McDonald, Mary E. Waterbury and Emily world would be to go to teaching religion by m- 9 0H Nelson Smith, 81 58 terest or inclination lead them.. The poor Beef, Veal, iflntton, and Pork, n^rnpy ijcCranc the order in the large room is becoming lax it, in addition to mere morality, wnich is Planed, Sawed and Kived, "Not where they seem their signals fly, ' Knima Smith, 685 FrederjckThomp8Qn,2 75 tramp, with the means at his command, (his Black, its present teacher. As a consequence clearly against the spirit of our free institu­ it fairlivingprices. Union (formerly Model) Mar F.Lockske. 150 John Deitchel, 10 00 legs) has the same right to travel wherever and the interests of the classes generally are almost necessary, its success has been only ket, on the . If Superior to any offered in this Market. Their voices while we listen die; Patrick Fagan, 100 John Byan, 2130 tions. Groceries. We cannot keep, however fleet, •* G. W. Adams, 555 Fanny Galpin, 6137 his interest or necessities lead him. But made to suffer. :A^rv \y ^ partial. This is all the more apparent when Now what easier way of remedy than to 0HAKLES S. LOCKWOOD, Office and Yard opp. the Store of William C : Carrie Piatt, 3 70 Ephriam Merritt, 17 35 neither the rich or poor have the right to en­ take out the school house windows and board Street & Co., The quick time of their winged feet. * A.C. Hodges, 300 Joseph LasBen, 5315 croach upon the rights of society at large. The Board of Visitors are glad to ascer­ considered in contrast with its notable excel­ Hardware, Frank Sheldon, 250 John Newman, 34 38 tain through special investigation of the cir- lence during the period immediately previous them up ? Use kerosene or coal gas,—these 750 Fannie Smith, 16 30 Society cannot afford to let the rich overrun modern inventions of light—just enough to' Fashionable Draper and Tailor* Water Street, Norwalk. " ' ' " &c., for the next " And happy gain, through parting boughs, Charles Owens, Morris Qqdlrev, 27 50 its field? and destroy its orops,to shoot grouse Margaret Moorp, . UniAI. Rt*AHTtl stances of the case, that the Committee are to the time when change began to be the help the scholars walk upright, acioss th< GJrand glimpses of great mountain brows Mike O'oonnell, £58 Major Brown, 2 25 or woodcock, nor the tramping poor to be AND James Fitzmbbons, 16 SB D.St. John, [19 93 aware of the state of things, and are making order of its management. It is under such school room; just enough for the dimmest Horace X. Hubbell. 15 DATS AT COST. Gloud-turbanned, and the sharp steel sheen'' ': 7 45 continually hanging around its doors begging Joseph Hubbard, 3 To James Mulligan, arrangements to. provide another teacher to disadvantage that Miss Black is now laboring. and faintest morality possible. Keep up with GEO!. C. SCOFIELiD, James Cole, 6 00 Mrs. Odell. 25 00 or stealing whatever they can get. Either • GENTS? FURmSIIINQ EMPORIUM. Of lakes deep set in valleys green, 12 75 the times. Don't think because the Puritans- ,c: afV Corbin, 150 John Kelley, class can be a nuisance, and the good of so. supply a manifest deficiency. While it is be­ But her efforts are not without evidence of used sunlight for their school houses that we Main Street, Norwalk, Conn. Main Street, South Norwalk. A. W- fr-riisiyovtb, 8 00 PhiUP Wt, 12 50 ciety demands that proper means be taken to COtVLES & MERRILL, So failure wins; the consequence ' y.T?Bubey, « Worthingtoh, Day, 9 43 lieved that this will dp much towards obvia­ encouraging results. Good order is beginning must. The Puritans didn't know about Mrs. J. D. Bysbce, 48 85 Henry Blackman, 2 40 remedy the evil, and whatever regulations it ting the evils in question there is evidence of to be manifest, the numbers in attendance kerosene or gas, and never thought of the GDWARD P. WEED, VgentsatNorwalk,Conn., issue Policies ior th Dr. C. H. Kendall & Son, Of loss becomc s its recompense; j - , Luther Whitney, 3 00 W. H. Smith, 890 needs for its protection it has the right to evils of a blazing sun shining on the Chil­ followingInsurac.ee Ccunames B, Bolton, 17 55 W. H. Benedict, 7 50 make and the power to enforce. It may be the need of more harmony among the teach­ are increasing and the growing attachment DRTT&G-IST : DENTISTS. And evermore the end 3hall tell 5Ef Aia A. Bryant, 5 CO dren's heads in school. To be sure, the Watt Street,opposite Norwalk Opera Mouse, Jitna, of Hartford,Ot., $l,047,37fc0", Are now prepar­ Tne unearthed ideal guided well. 810,742 58 attended with some trouble and expense in ers with reference to many things that are of pupils to teacher gives promise of a pros­ entrance of the sun giveth light, but we aartford, « - l,587,51S0l ed to r e c e i v • the matter of tramps that society has hereto, implied in the most efficient co-operation of perous school. The criticism has been made A large and well selected stock of Phoenix, «' , r < . 1,061,18984 their patrons a< Almshouse expenses, including family don't, want too much of it in our schools, for People's, ot Middle ;own,Ct.» 248,87181 either NorwalL "Our sweet illusions only die ';' overseer, - «a fore been partially exempt from, but the nu:« the whole for the good of the School. The with too much justice that the school room reasons above stated. Home of Now York, iv ,1« 2,723,206 5i of m sance has bepome so alarmingly great that it DRUGS AND MEDICINES, Bridge or Soutl Fulfilling love's sure prophecy; ' ' e 6 l School houses without windows, for the 'hoenix,Brooklyn, N.Y., .. r, 1»®;}5,5M It Norwalk. Tht oVa"r8 at iu tercst', taken up and paid. U7.7^10 ff owes to itself the duty of using every legiti. Board of Visitors would earnestly recom­ needs more effective janitor's service, and Perfumery, Patent Medicines, all kinds Mineral Continental of New York, education of the future 1 J. W. BACKUS. iVaters. Toilet and Medicated Soaps, Flavoring y f .senior partnei And every wish for better things . Interest paid on Town orders, IJioly ^1 mate means within its province to abate the mend that the number of classes he dimin­ that the out-house has not that attention re­ international, " 8i9,4io0t has taken room- John F. Raymond, Collector, altate- tnd Handkerchief Gxtracss, Hair Brashes,Combs, Ve atchest er,ot Nev. Roehelle,N.K., 453,9303*. An undreamed bsauty nearer brirgs. ' ment of taxes on Lists 1874 and i nuisance. Lay not a feather in the way to quisite to the best sanitary conditions Sponges, Chamois Skins, Stationery, Cigars, ftc., over Selleck't E f ished in the large room, by a more compact md Is constantly adding to his stock all the hew 4pringdeld, ofSpringfleld, Mass., 579,7S00< Bookstore, Nor­ 1875, ?l,gi0 83 obstruct the efforts of the toiling millions to ' - Democracy and Whiskey. People's, Worcester, Mass.. • . 600,0000< walk, while tht Do .Compensation for services on List classification, and that there be - established ; BROAD RIVER. '''. I! .V* ; •>. ind popular medicines ofthe day. franklin.Phila., Pa., : 3,268,81S3! " For faith is servitor of love ; of 1875. *1.'200.00 2.210 33 better their condition in earning an honest James R. Young, in his Saturday letter to ! junior retains livelihood. Humanely treat ana cheerfully among the teachers a periodical meeting to be Enumeration,' 120, attendance, 80, average, Commerce, Albany, N.Y., : 264,424 0» the old office. Lander's Block, South Norwalk Desire and hope and longing prove Walter C. Quintard,Treasurer, llret in. the Philadelphia has the fol Sarraeansett, ofProvidenee,R. I.»,' . 754,9470< Teeth extracted without pain, and all dental ope­ statlment of County tax as laid supply the wants of the needy,whatever may attended by all, at which matters pertaining 36. Different teachers during the year Evening Star, ORWALK INSURANCE coM . , Vndes, Cincinnati, O., > . 1,250,00001 rations performed at cither office. Tlie secret of immortal youth, January 87th, 1877, " I,639 69 lowing about the troubles of the Democracy lome, of Columbus, O.. ' :' 438,44734 w gtftte taxes, |3,724 46 be the cause of their suffering, but let it be to thejbest methods of teaching, and.discipline, Messrs. M. S. Tracy, A. E. Howard, H. S N NORWALK, CONN. C. H. KENDALL, M.D., And nature cheats us into tiuth. II,436 45 done with some sort of system in order that Vlemania,Cleveland, O., s 295,0000o G. 8. KENDALL, D. D. S. '... " commutation taxes, 1,712 00 and whatsoever relates to the truest advance­ Brown, and Ebenezer Crofut. Such changes concerning the order that there shall not be Charter Capital - - - $500,000 Liverpool, and London,and Globesepa­ P. S. Dr. C. H. Eendall will devote Mondays to Lock up expenses. Borough, 93 23 it may be effectual, in order that the worthy Paid up Capital - - 100,000 rate lire assets, 5,055,1050* ttidscfleld. " O kind allurers, wisely sent, . * " City, 11616 be not confounded with the unworthy. Let ment Of the School, be canvassed- and dis­ are themselves sufficient proof that the school any more whisky sold at the bar of the House forth British and Mercantile, do do 2,104,508 0< Bepairs of sundry Bridges, 854 32 restaurant: WM. O.9KBEET, Pres., GEO E. Cowr.Ks,Seo'y. jueen of Liverpool ft London, do do 1,355,860 01 Beguiling with benign intent, 1,264 41 none starve, but thieving vagabonds deserve cussed. Il is also hoped that the commiitee has been, at least, a partial failure. But as Benairs of drawbridge, South ^orwnik, not as liberal rations as unfortunate poveity. "The Democracy in the House are having Imperial, of London, do do 5.313,665 Of JOHN H. SMITH, Still.move us, through divine unrest, gorwalk Gazette, printing uopo^nt m- will make no delay in procuring the needed some of these teachers have been possessed And otherCompanies.Stock andMutual,in Con- clBding voting Lists, ai»d fprnishr So muph preliminary. Now for a plan of a deal of trouble over the absenteeism among a?TNA INSURANCE Co. of HARTFORD. lecticntand New York. To seek the loveliest and the best I ing Tax Books, £!{» 00 relief. Sere it is; Abandon the practice of. additional instructor. of many good qualifications, among them their members and with the patronage at tht {Hi Incorporated 181-2. Charter Perpetual. So. Norwalk Sentinel, printing, 06 75 THE CESTKB SCHOOL. I >- GEORGE R. COWLES, HOMER MERRILL. FLORIST, Norwalk Pnnting Co. , 39 67 giving anything to tramps at private residen­ love of order and energies to enforce it, the disposal of their officers. The rum-shopt Capital and Assets, $a,05S,8S0.1S " Ere long the flitting glimpses of good «> Eagle, 24 25 ces. Let the authorities of each town, at lias an enumeration of 635 an actual atten­ results cf the year in spite of the circum­ adjacent the hall of the House offer strong i nsuresagainst loss and damage by Fire,on term* 'ball rest in full b3atitude; Democrat, - jsfi;r ^ 5 25 331 92 the public expense, provide plain, wholesome inducements to members to absent them­ EAST SIDE OP MAIN STREET, SOUTH 45 28 dance of 500 and an average of 802i It num­ stances show a measurable success. Mr. idopted to the hazard andoonsistent with the law> KAPRAL BROTHERS, Vnd more than all to earth denied Stationary and Postage; *" " food and lodging for penniless travelers. selves from their seats during the sessions. >1 compensation. COWLES & MERRILL, :50W Office pxpepsgB,pne yeajr'g rent, 8200 00 bers 8 teachers of whom 2 are newly chosen. Crofut is aiming to do his part (well, and there Sole Agents for Norwalk and vicinity Having bought Zi t"' OP RAILROAD, Gas and fuel, P fi° ?0? 90 Require of every tramp (before assistance The bad atmosphere and the stupidity of tht iut Samuel Paknl- Shall greet us on the other side 1" HIGHWAY REPAIRS. be given) to present from the town olerk of Mr. John Seymour was Principal up to the is promise should he continue of increased routine proceedings in the House are enough ki, will continue City of South Norwalk, Conn. —(JOHN GREEKLIBF WHITTIER, the town'to which he belongs, or last resided, close of the summer term. He was well furn- to drive a mnn as resolute as Gough to drink­ he business as Surveyor, District No. improvement in the school. The room is C. W. LOCKWOOD'S SONS tieretofore at tho ' in the Atlantic Monthly for January. -A. Dibble, $251 57 a certificate setting forth the applicant's name, ishedas a scholar and endeavored both by per ing. The Democrats seem to be more restless lave taken the Store, No 4 Sklddy's Block. Mail >ld stand. Ely's Bam'l Seymour, 145 05 commodious and might be attractive if the 491 91 color, age, height in stocking feet, weight, than the Republicans, and, as a matter of street, where they will open a iirst-class Mock .Main Street, Plants and Flowers at ail seasons Wm, L. Jamee, color of hair and eyes, and such other partic­ sonlainstruction and general influence to stimu­ janitor's broom and duster were made to do course, the absenteeism counts on them lieuvi- -o Norwalk. man- if .s Baked Beans. ^ . . Chas.M.Gregory, '• v 890 28 pisu, • • Flower, for Funeral* furiiikbcd mi>£ Wm.S. Fitch, - - 188 00 ^ ulars as may be useful for identification, al­ late in the School the spirit ofstudy. His suc­ their full service. Evidently a part of the iest. As they only exceed t'ae Republicans by ifacturer of all Oh! how my heart sighs for my cwnnalive 190 50 fifFrnit, . iindsof Wm M. ltaymond, ",i ways including in said certificate the charac­ cessor Mr. Henry Chaamar brings to his indoor untidiness is owing to the lack of twelve v<>tes, they find it hard work many *1' Vegetable ai» caatetally arranged to order at abort land, Bufus E. Raymond, ". H ter of the individual if known, if unknown times to secure thei- majority on avote. for 1876 and 1877, t 477 f work a considerable experience. During the proper turfing and walking on the grounds and Poultry Market. HUMAN HAIR notice. Where potatoes, and squashes, and cucum­ Special Repairs, 412 V'26 8,(87 06 or deficient of one, leave a blank. Said cer­ last four years this School has been under in front. These things go to show that the They intend to keep it well stocked with WORK. bers grow; ELECTION EXPENSES. tificate to be good for one year and nolonger. Dr. wriam H. Diaper a well known New Ilavinghad sev­ Nelson J. Craw and others, services, Arrest every tramp as a vagrant who has four different forms of management, of school suffers from lack of general interest in Fresh) Salt, Smoked & Canned Fish eral years' experi­ nClEARURESS IS liXT TO BQDLIHESS." Where cheer and good welcome are always York physic.an, was married Wednesday to all the choice rarities,and Fruits and Vegeta­ Nov election, 1876,2d Diet. $118 79 no certificate, or who is trying to pass on a which the general result has been to lower its behalf oa the part of the district. Miss Ruth Dana, a daughter of Mr. Charles ence and under- •j at hand, Knapp & Fitch, use Ball to date, £0 50 borrowed, stolen or forged one, and punish bles of all kinds, in their season. The furnishing Wm S- Bouton, nee of oflicp, 8 f)0 somewhat the high character it had previous­ NORTH EAST DISTRICT. A. Dana of the Sun, at Dosoris, near Glen •>f POULTRY, either alive or dressed, a specialty! itaiding it thoroughly in all its details, in that C. A. FRANKE'S And custards and pumpkin pics smoke in W. 3. Hanford 2d, and others, scr? with certainty eveiy violation according to the Cove, L. L, the handsome country seat of \lso EGGS. ine, can guarantee to satisfy and please all wh< vices e)ections,1870,8ficc0. Use enormity of the offense. ly gained, and to subject to temporary cis- Enumeration 70, attendance 69, average 41. Norwalk, Conn., February 20th, 1877. tavor them with their patronage. They wil alst a row; of store to date, $35 00, 101 09 248 29 advantage the teacherassuming its charge. Be Mr. Dana. Mr. Dana's residence at Dosorfe keep on hand, a large assortment of Enrollment of Militia, If our State pass a statute based upon the The School has been kept by Messrs. Wm is an Old'Long Island place, formerly owned laving aM Hair CuttiDH Saloon! Where pudding the visage of hunger sereens, J* to foregoing plan it will work no injury or hard­ 9WITOBSS, SCHOOL EXPENSES. aides there has been a division of Eentiment Clark and F. B. Gregory. Uunder the lat­ by Mr. Harry Walter Livingston, who madt IFORA I t\>h vnd what isfar dearer, the pot of baked beans. Over River School District, 51,715 00 ship to any honest man seeking employment, in the district as to the advisability of allow­ ter, who is at present in charge, it ia grad­ it a stock farm. It is virtually an island con OUHI.S !,8S4 1« even if - other states fail to enact similar laws, Family Groceries Pleasant Sttare, ' Down Town " ing other than the common branches to be ually putting off the slack and uriprofitabh- uected with the mainland by a causeway, and PUFFS, jet Maryland boast of her dainties profuse, North Five Mile Elver " 538 50 tor certainly no town clerk of any state much money has been spent upon it by Mr. CHEP FOR CSH ! ' ... Artistic Hair Cut, or f| f"' South " . " 1,203 00 taught. This also lias served to embarrass FRIZZES, CbO. Her large watermelons and cantaleup; fine, 525(6 would refuse to issue SUPh certificates if any characteristies of the previous year, giving Dana since he bought it a few years ago in The undersigned having purchased the stock oi * ^' Thorough Shampoo Middle, of the inhabitants of his town should make Vhich they will soil at the lowest prices. PartU- or ler turtle, and oysters, and terrapin stews, NorthVVcst, " % 1,854 67 ' the one in charge and decrease the atten* promise of energy and advancement. Here, the way of improvements of a new and costly foods lormerly owned by the Soverigns of fndus- ilar attention ] i.! to L A DIES' OWN COMBINE t. Center, " « 4,909 co;. application. dance of more advanced pupils, who character. The origin of the curious name rv, and fitted up the store with an entirely new :ia*40 CALL AT And soft crabs, high-zested wi:h brandy J"' So. Norwalk Union, " 7,615 CO This plan is submitted in the belief that is as in too many others of the outlying Dis­ just and practical. self. The original occupant was a Dutch Broad River, < Efloeo^"^4 Under these circumstances the present prin­ neglected to the prejudice of the best inter­ No. 1 GAZETTE BUILDING. V.h! neither my heart from my native land settler, who received it as a part of his wifes' CHOICE FAMILY GROCERIES, WM. C. BITTER A S No. 9 New Canaan, •» 90S?7 88,16087 cipal is laying special stress upon instruction ests of the pupils and the cause of education. dowry. As he was a bit of a classical scholar syParticular^ttention given to Ladies and Child weans ' P^ - Registration of Births, Marriages, and The stockholders of the First National Provisions, Flour. Teas, Sugar, Spices, Ac., at the laving taken the Stable formerly occupied b; rc.i's liair Catting and Shampooning."®ac. , Deaths, - ail 81 Bank of Norwich have voted to reduce tfce in the branches prescribed by law, giving By comparison of the total enumeration he christened it Dos Uxoris—the "wife's " 'cry lowest market prices for cash. Goods deliv- > A. N RWCOMB.on Hoyt Street,would announc When smokes on the tabletiic dish of baked o the citizens of Norwalk that he haB stocked i AT HOME TO EVERYBODY. j, Criminal expense on Grand Jury com­ capital stock from $600,000 to $300,000. only such time as may remain, to additional —a name which the neighbors in no great ;red anywhere about town lree of charge. Call <5J beans. plaints, &c. 'l,(tl 69 with the total general attendance, it appears time successfully corrupted into tnd try us, it will be for your advantage. vith good Horses, bestot Coaches, Carriages. Medical Association, one year's com­ The New York Timers special says : " It studies. There is encouraging evidence that Dosoris. $1" .vhich he will let with or without drivers on rea­ pensation tor attendance on poor. 6( 9 (0 that 492, or more than one-Sixth of the en —— GEORGE OABTEiB, sonable terms. Hot and Cold Water Baths The pot of baked beans, with what pleasure « Fitch's Home for support of children. 1,932 51 is General Hawley's opinion that otir exhibit he is succeeding in his endeavor.. In general tire number adnussable to the public schools, A specialty of Coaches for Weddings and Fnner- The telephone seems to be making greater Lynes' Block, Water Street, opposite Railroad ils. I saw it, 7' Jury of Inquest on body of R. Geddis, 10 S6 at the Paris XJxposion a will be much better he instruction in the different departments Crossing. 11 Cit' .of South Norwalk, repairs of than at Vienna, and will be entirely credit­ are not comprised in the list of those in actual progress in general favor in England than Carriages run to all trains on N. Y.VN. H. R. I THE HARTFORD Well seasoned, well porked, by some rosy- : "highways. 1.5C0 00 is creditably thorough, the order commenda­ tiere. A demand for private lines has been Vrders can be left at Connecticut Hotel or at th< Borough ot Norwalk, same, 2,(0000 able to the country. attendance. ^tables on Hoyt'Street. 3m49 faced dame; ble, and the discipline such as to indicate a simulated by it, and there are schemes on Bheep killed by dogs, , 1400 The Chicago Times sold a whole page of Making the fullest allowance for such as foot for laying subterranean wires in great GEORGE H. RAYMOND, Vud when from the glowing hot oven she'd *&?•'*'• Tramp House expenses, 6J07 its Saturday issqe to a liquor firm. This, we A AGENTS WANTED FOR-THE l| Mil BOILER INSPECTION! well-behaved, v industrious .and improving may attend private schools,, or schools ii Hiram Fitchfor buildingfence on Stony . lumbers. " The prediction" has been freely Furnishing Undertaker, draw it, t $ Hill Road, „ L 12 03 should call intemperance in advertising. school. With'feW en^ptioi6 the'* teachers other towns, it yet remains that between 30t hazarded in {English newspapers that a revo­ No. 53 MAIN STREET, (UpStairs.) AND M W. H. Hanford and E. P. Weed, Audit­ Well crisped and well browned lo the table s-r ors Town accounts 1875, $40} . "Liquor started it, liquor kept it up and are experienced and are.second to none in the and 400 for some reason* fail to avail them­ lution in the methods of telegraphy is at hand. ORIENTAL WORLD The British Government have arranged for :he it came.. J. Ti Pro witt and John II. Ferris, liquor ends it," said Thorp, who was hung at town in qualification for their work. It is selves of public school privileges. same, for J.S70, 6 oo jr 10 00 Auburn.. Here is a whole temperance ser­ tse of the new instrument in their general WM- B. SWAN, i Insurance Company, Oh! give me my country, the land of my A.II- liyington & Co., for Assessors believed that the school, sustained and en- This is to be accounted for on the three ooaipkU alitor yiMlnhrd in the Books of 1876 and printing, T3 60 mon in eleven wordg. elegraph system, and similar measures are y Manufacturer of .. teenp, J. J. Millard, services as School Visl- j| oouragedby a proper interest and enlarge­ grounds of poverty, truancy, and detention xrateuiplated by the German authorities. CASH CAPITAL, W,^»5«0,0M It is said to be a fact that jaunty English 1 OKI-FINE AN1> 4/OMMON pi • v'V-* s Of the dark Icdian pudding and pot of baked m''f tor 1876, SCO 00 ment of view in its behalf, on the part of the for labor. • . ,i > . Sxperiments have been made with the tele­ Russian-Turkish War Rev. J. A. Hamilton, same, SO 00 girls are now raising the hat by way cf ac­ phone upon an artificial cable owned by Sir This gnnd new -work is the result of Recent and Exten­ SSUES Policies oi Insurance. Aftercareful in­ HP beans. ^ ^ .1 • " 1877, COOO^ 1C0 00 knowledging a bow, the same cs the'gentle­ district, will not only regain its former pres­ As to those belonging to the first-class sive Travel in alt the coantriet named. It is * live and I spection ot the Boilers, covering all loss oi •Jn Plutt Price, work, Town Honse, 35 41 Villiam Thomson. Conversation was readily HARNIESS, "timely " book—the OJTLT one on the subject—irad the fest- '.auiage to Boilers, Buildings,and Machinery aris- men . Wo&TuiKQXOSr ft Co^ Pnhlisheta, Jbttfttdi Conn* Health, pond of Allen Betts, 815 0) north part of Stratford, and, with the zeal of accuracy with which its registers are kept. &c., agreeably to the provisions of th< ib'.e, though the flow of conversation was H30PAIHIW&. 0. m.BSACH, - - Vlee-PresldCD' But look at the sons of New England so hale, v S. P. Tuttle, '• " 9 0) THE SCHOOL IN WISNIPATJK 1 r. B. PIERCE, - - Seerctarj Tbomas Unycr, services, 6 0J CO 00 sportsmen, after a great deal of labor, dug Statute Law in beholf of those needing town \ot quite satisfactory. Success attended an Thankful far the liberal patronage of the past, • jr- ] And her daughters so rosy, jiwill teach t'ue ! the subscriber hopes to merit a continued share of W. G, LIXEBtRGH, g Agent x K, It.Berwick, botiiying oS ersl37' out and killed 129 of the squirmy reptiles. enumerates 245, with a general attendance of help. But the legal provisions in regard to ffort to talk through a submarine cable sixty the business favors of liia friends nnd the pnblio. full well; ; 85 00 ^ • uiles long between two heidlands o.i the Pianos for Sale. A, J. Meeker, BRiue, 1877. « 00 •' 10 00 The New Britain people have good reason 511 and an average of 123. . Mr. Henry truants, have thus far substantially failed to WM. B. SWAN. •Ifllceover the First JTatlona Bank, cor.Main and Like me, it will teac'j tliea'j^i' S&ii f..r the fihnamnr was the principal until the close of iSnglish coast. u Shop in rear ol lle.idcnee, Main-Street, Xorwalk One New Weber and One New >3ankSta., BKIDGBrORT.RONN, 28 Thomas Guyer, Wm. B. IIen''riclc, and for alarm at the extravagant cost of the sup­ be complied with, as also have those relative _.'j ' -—1 Ckickering Pianos, mesns V B J.Sturgos,Assessors,making List' port of their poor. It appears that, while the the summer term. As supported by his ex­ fi;rk. ; '. OI1ST0, §52200 # popoulation in the last ten years has increased to the detention of children for labor. The Fisk University jubijec.singers/how in AKEJf in exchange tor other property,willbe CS END25c. to GEO. P. ROWELL A Co., Nov Ot health, and—of raptiueT m of baked B, J Stnrges, horse an 1 wagon. t> 00 'MS CO cellent assistants, the Misses Hull, he did can 0,>tai,, Trpi T ' sold at a great sacrifice. For particulars 3 York, for Pamphlet of 100 pages, containing but 42 per cent.,,the poor expenses have 245 There is a reluctance on the part of the Berlin^ Prussia, have sung before the royal MACHINISTS METAL atthe . addresB immediately or enquire of .ists of 3000 newspapers, and estimates showing JbjjgM. Board of Relief on acec unt Ot aerricca GAZETTE OJT10*. LrS?.,-..;' on assessment of 187«» ' <5:0 percent. good work for the school both in discipline officers empowered to make arrests in the family, much to their pleasure, odt U GEO. R. CHOLW£LL, Qigh Street. aoet ofadvertisinK^ —BatRnar Weeekty Mdtfd&ini.

--V Dr. Childs and'the Theological Another Robbery. a 5 i . New Year (Jails. . s Christmas Festivals. ' ... CITY NEWS. Seminary. .. . y'<- On Christmas evening, while the family of Mrs. F. St. John Lockwood will rcceivc A Sabbath School Festival was held on Herwalk Gazette. BY OUR LOCAL REPORTERS. . The trustees of the Theological Institute of President F. St. John Lockwood were in with Mrs. Wm. H. Smith, at the residence of Christmas evening at the First,Congregation­ Connecticut held a special meeting at the Sem­ al church, under the direction of Mr. Alex. Tuesday, Jaxiuary 1st, 1878. attendance upon the children's festival cere­ James Mallory, Esq. inary building, on Prospect street, Friday monies at the Congregational church, some Miss Lida Ball will receive with the family S. Gibson, Superintendent. The attendance John H. Knapp, Esq., was taken violently afternoon ana last evening, to consider the Xfl was quite large, the church being well filled. ill while in attendance at the Home Social, case of the Rev. Dr. Childs. The Rev. Dr. llMheilKTIAS! bold thief or thieves entered the second story of Councilman D. R. Selleck, City. H The New Year. A fine evergreen arch w-as erected in front of at Music Hall, on Wednesday evening last, Taylor, of Providence, president of the board ,v< of his house, on East Avenue, from the stoop Mrs. Homer Merrill will receive with Mrs. occupied the chair. Dr. Childs, owing to ill­ MESSRS. EDITORS:—In the month of June M As we go to press, the last moments of the through a window on the north west side. J. P. Nickerson, West Main Street. the pulpit, with festoons to the galleries. A and was for some days a great sufferer from ness, was not present, but waa represented by The Cheapest Place in Town to Buy pain. We are happy to announce that he is : old.'year are expiring, and the blushing dawn The servant hearing a noise above stairs sup­ Mrs. E. J. Hill will receive at the residence star oif tiny gas jets was suspended from the Judge Elisha Carpenter and the Rev. Dr. I inserted an advertisement in some of the f 'K i .'t vf of 1878 is beaming in upon us. The record posed the cat had been shut in Mr. Lock- of and with Mrs. Hon. A. B. Woodward. arch, The pulpit was draped with festoons much better. Burton. The results arrived at are shown in Sugars, g the following preamble, resolutions, and oth­ of 1877 is now a sealed book. Its days anil wood's room and went up the stairs to re­ of evergreens, and a magnificent calla plant On Christmas morning MayorElywas surpris­ er documents:— Norwalk papers calling atttcntion to a new Ladies not receiving should hang baskets ed by the anonymous presentation of an ele­ Teas, Coffees, 'monthshave passed away with those beyond lease her. She observed a bright light there on the door bell for cards. with an enormous calla in full bloom, was Resolved, That all. previous utterances on the flood. To how many, oh how many and heariug some one moving, she then sup­ at one side. The services commenced, with gant ebony gold-headed cane, no card with it our records that imply, or seem to imply, article in the line of Shingles. I afterwards And Spices. human hearts has it proved a year of trial posed th?.t Mr. L. had forgotten something an anthem by the choir, Mr. Gibson playing or anything to show from where it came. anythingderogatorv to the character or ser­ COMPLIMENTS or THE SEASON TO OBR vices ofTrofessor Childs, be expuiged; and advertised that 1 would guarantee the Oscar and suffering and oven despair. To others, and returned. Coming to the door which the organ. The programme then consisted of Had engraved on the head, "Mayor Ely." n FHIENDS AND PATRONS. This gentleman seems to be one of the fortu­ that we hereby express anew our entire con­ THE BEST BATTER AND (WESE IN THE MARK T. it has proved a year of unmixed What­ was ajar she saw a man with a long grey recitations, singing, etc., by the children, fidence in his ability, integrity, soundness in Fenn Planed Parallel Shingles free from any ever its experience may have been, to one and illustrating "Jesus our Star." A class of nate ones, as, very recently, he received the faith, fidelity and success as a professor M beard (evidently a disguise) who observing Official Calls. all its lessons should be improved for our her, instantly turned out the gas light, and girls and boys made a recitation in concert, from the Rev. Dr. Mead a fine portrait of and general Christian character. Resolved, "Shut it is inexpedient to take any imperfection whatever. I did this after visit­ Tie Finest 6ni« of Flour solt at 2 of fe: future good. Errors past,>must be a surer coming towards her passed out of an We understand that T. H. Morison, War­ which was remarka"bly fine and reflected the donor, handsomely framed. den, and ex-Warden James W. Hyatt, to­ Christmas day, though but one day after further action on the communication of Pro­ guide to more perfect living in the future. already open window over the stoop at the much credit upon the young lady who so fessors Thompson, Riddle and Karr. ing the Kill in Michigan and personally ex­ Even our triumphs and successes should south corner of the house. While in the gether with the Court of Burgesses, will re­ patiently drilled them. Then scholars came the exciting town meeting, was one long to Resolved, That we disclaim all responsibil­ New Haven Hams, Port and lard at Greatly Reduced Rates. teach us humility and a kindlier regard for house the thief secured two suits of clothes, ceive New Years calls on New Years day, be­ up singly, bearing evergreen letters which be remembered by many of the children and ity for the public statements that have gone amining the mode of manufacture. In selling out derogatory to Dr. Childs, and regret the ft the unfortunate and erring, with whomwe are belonging to Mr. Lockwood, a new and tween the hours of 10 and 11 a. m., at the were strung up on a wire under the arch, youth at least, of this city. The Christmas injustice done him thereby. them, I have in all cases, agreed to take back The Finest Assortment of FANCY AUD COMMON SOAFS, thrown in daily contact. With the unprece valuable silk dress belonging to a lady visitor, rooms of the Fire Police, over the store of G. until "Jesus Our Star" was completed; as services at Trinity Chapel were very interest­ ia & S. H. Holmes, Main Street. Citizens of ing, and attracted a goodly number of people As a result of the passage of the above res­ Cheaper than the Cheapest. dented harvests of the old year and the s.ure and the table silver, and sundry articles of the letters were presented each scholar recited olutions the following was presented to the .< the B.rorg'r are cordially invited to call. to that place of worship. The announce­ and pay for every shingle that did not come up auguries of more prosperous times in the new, jewelry, in all worth perhaps about four hun­ a short verse. At the conclusion of this ex­ board:— «tS-Reraember! The only place where you can get' ment that the members of the Fire Depart­ our business men and laborers and toilers of dred dollars. But the most highly prized ercise, Mr. Edward C. Bissell, for nineteen To the trustees of the Theological Institute of to this standard. I have received over four Q every kind, should take heart and go forward articles taken were the keep-sake silver of Presto Change? The borough and city years Superintendent of the school, made a ment would receive calls attracted numerous Connecticut: Gentlemen:—In view of the entirely sat­ Home-Made Bread, Calces and Pies. with an increase of vigor and courage, doirg Mr. L's. parents and especially the old gold officials of yesterday are out of office. To brief address, after which all the children visitors, and those present at the Truck hundred thousand of them since that time, day the new administrations commence. House witnessed the presentation of a splen­ isfactory resolutions passed by your body, I m with all the might what the hand findeth to watch worn and carried by his father. This were presented with oranges, boxes of candy, hereby resign my office as professor- in the A fine Assortment of both FAXCY AND COMMON CRACKERS, do, ere the night of our human lives latter, was not intrinsically worth more than The old officials retire with honor, and the etc. The Pastor pronounced the benediction, did trumpet to Chief Engineer Kinney, a institution, that resignation to take effect at have been unable for portions the time to just received from James D. Mason & Co., Baltimore, Md. 5 new are honored with the confidence of the and endeavors cometh to close our earthly thirty dollars, yet the Colonel offers a reward and the happy children left for their homes. token of the regard which he is held by mem­ the end of the current seminary year. people. ______bers of the acpartment. The presentation _ T. S. CHILD?. fill my orders, and lumeyet to rtceke the first SOMETHING KTEJW : account. As for the old Gazette, we must of fifty dollars for its return. No signs of The Holiday Festival at the Baptist Taber­ Hartford, Dec. 28,1877. take this occasion to greet its patrons one and the thief having used a ladder are visible and nacle, city, takes place to night, (Monday). was neatly made by Major C. E. Doty. <4 The Fire Department. Mayor Elect, W. S. Hanford, made a call The trustees were gratified to learn that it shingle back for any reason whatever or to find Will receive about the 15th of this month, (Dec.) from Richmond, Va., a large all with our most hearty "Happy, New the theory is that he scaled up and down the The annual meeting of the Borough Fire The Second Methodist Festival was held would be unjust to the members of the sem- consignment of • o Year." What a vast history its columns for and inspected the Hose Co. House and inary to infer from what has lately appeared posts of the stoop, while a confederate stood Department for the election of Chief Engi on Christmas Eve. The exercises, as usual, ang customer dissatisfied With them. These the past seventy-eight years compend! What accoutrements, and expressed himself much in various newspapers that their relation to below to catch any bulky article thrown out. necr and two assistants, was held at the house was varied, comprising singing, recitations, the faculty and to each other have not been " MOTHER CAREYS CHICKENS." volumes of local incidents, family records, A set of rare jewels which were Mr. L's. gift pleased with their complete outfit, but sug­ shingles are all shipped by rail, and owing to m of Phoenix Engine Company on Wednesday &c., by the ehildren, and the occasion was a harmonious. Application to prescribe stud­ the progress of the town, State and Nation, gested that a fire hydrant should be placed Try us once, and you'll try its twice. Reason,—The extreme Low Price. o to his wife at their marriage, was found next evening last. Chief Engineer Loomis presid­ "merry" and a happy one. ies, respectful deportment towards their it has treasured up! Sad is the thought that near Putnam Hose House. teachers, and cordial fellowship among them­ tbe recent advances in Railroad freights must iH morning at the base of the stoop just where ed, and officers of the various companies At St. Paul's church, the Festival of the of all those who subscribed for its first issue the thief had dropped it in his precipitous Captain J. C. Crowe, whose genial face selves have characterized the present term.— were elected to take charge of the ballot box Nativity was celebrated on the afternoon of Hartford Courant. not a soul is now living upon the earth. flight. This was most fortunate, as in pecu­ has been missed by our city residents for hereafter be sold at the same advance in o and the voting lists, the latter comprising the St. John's day, Thursday. Carols were sung Such is the mutability of human existence. niary value it far exceeded all else that was some weeks past, visited his home tempora­ names of all the members of the different in the church, and the Rector. Rev. Dr. rily on Saturday. Having charge of the IT IS QUITE A MISTAKE to tliink that Briglit's price as I pay advance in freight. But while K Its earliest patroiv. have passed away, but taken. The next morning a piece of tallow Disease, Kidney, Bladder and Glandular Affec­ companies as officially furnished and certified Mead, made a short address to the children, building of the Long Island Railroad Com­ Store 2d Dooive«ast oi m utucc1 o Wwpapn- has continued to live sustained by candle and matches were found in the tions, aravei.xnaDetes, Dropsy ana urinary com­ in Michigan l Dougui a Wg. w tzSpi* x to by the secretaries. As each man voted his after which all adjourned to the Sunday pany, his absence is happily accounted for. plaints, cannot be enred. HUNT'S REMEDY that better element in every community, corner of the stone wall adjacent to the name was checked. At the first balloting the school room. The scholars were here sup­ Now that the various reports presented at thoroughly cures these Diseases. All Diseases of ^ort.T75r.A.n.:B:, - - OCXKTKT, that always will stand by the deserving. house, where the robbers had evidently sawed shingle not planed, shipped them by box was kept open for the space of thirty plied with presents in abundance, and all the annual town meeting have been printed the'Kidneys, Bladder and Urinary Organs, are Always battling for the right, and ever the adjusted their clothing and booty for trans­ cared by HUNT'S BEMEDY. steadfast champion of the good and true, the minutes in order to give all an opportunity to seemed to enjoy the occasion thoroughly. and read, the action of the meeting, and Clarke's Toothache Drops curein Bluntly. water, and although justly entitled to the portation. vote. The contest lay between ex-Chief, J. individuals thereat, are fully discussed. old Gazette has grown with the growth of The same evening the house of Mrs. T. Prowitt, and W. A. Kellogg, an ex-fore­ Masonic Installation. Some of our new town officers at this end of It la now an acknowledged fact that CON­ advance, I propose right in the face of it, to HOLIDAY GOODS! Norwalk, and its prosperity and success was Senator Ferry was entered and the room man of the Hose Company, and was quite the town are not well pleased with some of SUMPTION cxv BE CUBED. It has been enred in Desks, Tables, Fancy Chairs, Piano Stools, Black­ never more assured than it is to day. We occupied by Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Bissell ran­ On the evening of St. John's day, Thurs­ sharp. There was much hurrying to and fro the assertions of Mr. Olmstead, and threats a very great number of case£ 3tl SILAS P. TUTTLE, Administrator. ment to give, we shall continue to prefer men lower harbor. It is evident from these oft lemonade enough to compass the wants of all. old market of Hislden & Adams. rations with the same remarkable success. it LOOK AT OUR PRICES course, for confirmation. The election for 1864 9 00 of families such as will give tradeand if possi­ repeated burglaries that we cannot hope to Certainly the man's head was level who Conductor Pulling of the Danbury Rail­ Schenck's Almanac, containingathorough trea­ ll i. tt 1 doz. best Berlin Finish, Card Photograpli, S2 C9 ISTRICT of NORWAliK,sa.ProbateCourt. Chief was somewhat exciting,—as it was 1865 9 00 1 Cabinet or Imperial, - } 92 ble aid the tax pay era or r.t least, as good check them by any police system either the planned the entertainment, and the brothers road is having "a week off," and seems to tise on Consumption, Liver complaint, Dyspepsia 1% it it D December 29th, A. D. 1877. known that the vote would be very close,— Ac., can be had gratis of any druggist, or of J.H. 1866 9 00 14-4 with mat, - - - - - 1 Estate of MARGAEET BELDEN, late of Nor­ citizens. Any other course would be most Borough or city is able to maintain. The served it on the square. enjoy a temporary release from his respon­ It u tt - 110x12 with mat, - - - 2 00 walk, in said District, deceased. but was conducted in an orderly and, so far Schenck & Son, Philadelphia. Fall directions for 1867 8 50 4 Bon-Ton Tintypes, - - - 50 ORDERED.—That the Acting Executor exhibit harmful to our.town's prosperity and growth, distances over which our best residences are sible position. One thins is certain, he is a the use of Schenck's medicines accompany each ll tt 12 Gem Tintypes, • 2o as we hear, in a perfectly satisfactory manner 1868 8 50 his Administration account to this court lor and should receive as it would merit, the Edward and Charles Betts, of Norwalk, gentleman in all his associations wherever package. «( it tt Come and examine onr work. Pictures copied at adjustment, at the Probate Office in Norwalk, spread, render it well nigh impossible. We to all concerned. The decision of the presid­ 1869 8 00 equally low priccs. on the 12th day ol January, A. D., 18T8, at 9 indignant reprobation of every well wisher uige therefore that our citizens at once join Harry Smith, of Ridgefield, and - George he is. Schenck's Pulmonic syrup, Sea Weed Tonic,and it 1870 ti tt 7 50 o'clock, forenoon; and that all personsinterested ing officer as to a majority of votes being Eakle, of Washington, are running a sheep A most revolting sight was presented to in said estate may be notified thereof, the said Ex­ to Norwalk. in and perfect a protective association. Mandrake Pills arc for sale by all druggistB. 1ml ll 1871 it 7 50 Bankrupt Sale at Auction. ecutor will cause this order to be published necessary to election, seems to have been in ranche south of Pueblo, Colorado. the passers by on Washington street on U it n -, in a newspaper printed in Fairfield County, and We arc aware that the claims of the po­ Something after the plan of the old horse 1872 7 50 ost a copy thereof on thesign-post in Baid town of accordance with the usual custom of the de­ Thursday evening. A man was found lying The Centanr Liniments are the It tt tt STATE of ALBERT I). STURGES, Bankrupt, litical party to which we are attached are thief detective association, that was so long greatest remediesever discovered for all flesh.bone 1873 7 75 E ol Wilton, in Fairfield County. _ Sorwalk.nearcst the place where-thedeceased last partment, and will undoubtedly stand. St. John's Lodge, Old Well Lodge, Tem­ on the walk, apparently dead. He was By virtue of an order from h. N. Middlebrook, dwelt, at least ten days before said 12th day of worn more losely than ever before, and we maintained here and did so much efficient and muscle ailments—Bites, Bruises, Swellings, it 1874 ti tt 6 50 Esq , Register in Bankruptcy, I will sell at Public January. ilo not regret it. Our first effort shall be to work. A small initiation fee of membership ple Lodge of Westport, and Clinton Com- taken to the office of the Chief of Police, and Burns, Bhcumatism, Stiff Joints, etc. What the u 1875 u it 6 00 Auction, on Monday, the 21st day of January.1878, 2tl GEORGE A. DATEXPORT, Judge. Fellowship Meeting. mandery, K. T., attended the funeral of P. the efforts made restored him to conscious­ White Liniment does lor the human family, the It it at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, the following de­ males a good newspaper yet we love and re­ was exacted, and whenever a robbery was 1876 ti 5 00 scribed real estate belonging to said Bankrupt, to ISTRICT OF NORWALK. SS. Probate Court, vere as ever the grand and glorious record A Fellowship meeting is to be held next G. M. Geo. F. Daskam, on Sunday last. ness, when he was sent home, accompanied Yellow Liniment does for hor3e and animals. They witone piece of sprout and wood land situated D December 23th, A. D. 1877. committed its members drew on the treasury are cheap, they are convenient, and they arccer- in said Wilton, at a place known as Honey Hill, Estate of DAVID B. MOREHOUSE, an insol­ and principles of the Republican faith. If it for whatever expense might be involved in Thursday, in the Congregational Church at by an officer. It is said that ho was an up­ ain in thcireffects. Km 13 I offer these shingles at $4 50 during .the and is in quantity three acres, three roods, and vent debtor of Norwalk, in said district, assigned Mrs. Francis E. Williams the noted Tem­ town "Editor" and that he was only drunk. thirty rods, and for a lull and further description in trust for the benefit of his creditors. is any worth to those of similar feeling and an instant and vigorous pursuit of the crimi­ Wilton. Services will be held in the morn­ of the same reference may be had to the distribu­ The Trustee of said estate prays the appoint­ belief, to have here a strong and vigorous ing at 10:30, also in the afternoon and even­ perance Lecturcss of Chicago is to Lecture Few who have passed through the main Children Cry for Pitcher's Casto- remainder of this month. They arc manu­ tion ol the estate of Eliphalet Sturgea, late ol' said ment ot Commissioners thereon. nals. Such an association would prove a Wilton, deceased, and recorded in the Probate OEDBUED—That Commissioners to receive, ex­ exponent of Republican principles, we in­ terror to these evil doers and deter their fre­ ing. The Wilton ladies will furnish a colla­ here before the Ladies Temperance Union on street of the City from the depot to the Bor­ ria. It is as pleasant to take as honey. It con­ Records of Norwalk. Also, said Bankrupt's right amine and decide upon the claims ot the creditors tion to those in attendance from other towns. Sunday, the 13ih inst. Particulars next ough, but have noticed the marked improve­ tains no morphine or other delcteriousingredient factured by John McGraw & Co. of Bay City and interest in the dower set to the widow ol said of said Estate be appointed at the Probate Office vite all such to aid us to the extent of their quent raids into and about our town. There and is sure to expel worms, cure wind colic, regu­ deceased liom said deceased's estate and which in A or walk in said District on the 14th dav of patronage and their kind offices' in our labors week. ment in the grounds of Hon. W. S. Hanford, distribution of the same is recorded in said Pro­ January, 1878, at 9 o'clock, forenoon ; of which ouaht to be an enrollment of at least two late the bowels and stomach, and overcome irri­ in what is said to be the largest and most bate Reecu!* of Norwalk, reference thereto may all persons in interest will tako notice, and ap- to make the Gazette a champion ofconstantly hundred men here, within the next ten days, Liquor Trials. Mayor-elect, yet few appreciate his liberal tation caused by rash or cutting teeth. Mothers be had for a description of the same; said Bank­ Pe?j"''I they see cause, and be heard thereon, and That excellent paper the Hartford Daily rupt's interest therein being one-iourth of the growing worth and power. This much, we for in no other way can wc see any safe gift of more than two feet of ground from can rest, and children enjoy health, whonse said Trustee will give public notice thereof by One after another, dealers are being arrest­ Courant will be furnished to subscribers dur­ complete mill in the world, and are equal in same. Also, one Buggy-Wagon, one Sleigh, one posting a copy of this order on the public sign-post feel we have a right to claim, and with it, guard from these scamps so constantly his entire frontage, for a wider walk than Castoria. It is harmless, it is certain,it is speedy, Top of a Peddlar's Wagon, one Ice Box, Platform in saidNorwalk, nearest to the place where said ed for violation of the license law, and a fair ing the coming session of the legislature, and is cheap. 3m4'i Scales, Tin Scales, Ice Hope, two pair Ice Tongs. estate is in settlement and by publishing the same, and the co-operation and good feeling which marauding all the towns within a day's ride proportion arc convicted and sentenced. Last that ordered by the Honorable Board of quality to any Michigan shingle made. As Should the day prove stormy tins sale will take according to law, in a newspaper printed and commencing Jan. 9th, for the sum of $1.50, place next fair day at the same hour of the day. published in Fairfield County, at least twelve days has hitherto been so generously accorded us, of New York. week the following cases were brought before Councilmen. As Mr. Hanford generally does Young People, do pay attention to your teeth. THOMAS bANFOKD, Assignee. oe $2.00 for session and the publication of Neglect will soon rain them. Clean them daily evidence of the standing of the above firm in before said 14th day of January. we pledge our readers one anc^ all, that their Justice Stuart: about as lie is a mind to,the City must accept witn TIIUB8TOM.'SIvoKr PEAEL TOOTH POWDEB, Wilton, Dec. 29th, 1877. GEORGE A. DAVENPORT, Jndge. continued support and confidence, shall only The Christmas cheer of one beautiful Nor­ the laws. thU gift gracefully. the most perfect dentiflco known. It will keep State vs. Thomas O'Neil, South Norwalk, them through lite in good condition, sound and the trade, I quote from the New York Tri­ All persons indebted to said estate are request­ stimulate us to higher and more earnest en­ walk home was turned into a sorrow and an­ An adjourned meeting,, the last of the white, will harden the gums, sweeten the breath, ed to settle promptly with H. H. BARBOUR, for selling liquor without license, complaint Lewis O. Corbett, a prominent lawyer of Successor to PRICE & BATES. 2tl Trustee, guish so sudden and exceptional, that it has present Board of Councilmen, will be held on and prevent toothache. Sold by all druggists. 25 deavors, to make the Gazette everyway ac­ dsfective and accused 4; charged. New Y ork was arrested a short time ago on a and no cents per bottle. bune of October 28th, 1877. WATER STREET, rear of Opera House, ceptable, as a first class family newspaper. flooded all hearts in this community with the Friday evening of this week. It is not THOMPSON'S POMADE OI'TUNE, an oleaginous can obtain TTFE State vs. Thomas O'Neil for selling liquor charge of embezzling over $7,000 or the re­ compound of singular merit for dressing the hair, Manufacturer of MACHINISTS METAL at the deepest sympathy for the bereaved family. known whether the report of the chief of OA7.K.'PI'B OFFTCW without a iicense, Nov. 23, found guilty ceipts from a foreclosure of a mortgage in imparting to it strength and richness. Sold by The mill of John McGraw & Co., is at the As stated in last Tuesday's GAZETTE, inform, police or other semi-annual reports will be druggists. 25 and 50 cents per bot'le. Monumental, Building & Cemetery New Society Officers. and fined $50 and costs. Appealed to Supe­ which Mr. Harlem of our town is the inter­ Are you troubled with billiousneBS,sickheadache, I. O. O. F.—Our Brothers' Lodge, elect ation had been received here by his parents presented or left for the new Board to digest, vertigo, constipation, dyspepsia, Ac. ? Are you upper end of Bay City. The firm own 600 Work. rior Court. ested party. dull and languid, feeling averse to any exertion ? of every description from all the difiercnt kinds of officers to-night (Monday,) for the ensuing of the severe illness, at Frio City, Texas, of «-.»! » but petitions for places upon the police force If so, cleanse the system, purify and renew the To Business Men 1 Thaddeus C. Betts, son of Chas. C. Betts, State vs. Thomas O'Neil, for selling liquor are already made for presentation, blood. Take QUIBK'S IRISH TBA, the great and acres of land, and a third of their property is GRANITE, MARBLE, BROWJV, six months. without license on Nov. 27th, guilty and fined A bed caught fire at the residence of Dr. cheap remedy. It will soon relieve you. Sold by Esq. Monday night last a letter was receiv­ It is currently reported that C. V. Arnold, all druggists. 25 cents per "package, each making OHIO, or NOVA SCOTIA STOSE. We have secured the exclusive right for The following were elected as officers of $50 and cost; appealed. McLean, on Christmas morning when mo6fr a quart of medicine. occupied by the saw-mill, the salt works, Orders solicited. Prices to smt the times. ed written by himself, stating that he was of the family were away from home. The Esq -, is nearly ready and will publish his new JOUVEHS INODOROUS KID OLOVE CLEANER,will Concord Division for the ensuing quarter:— better and hoping soon to recover. Thursday State vs. Francis McCort, South Norwalk, paper next week. All wish him success ex­ fluickly renovate soiled gloves, 85 cts. per bottle. HAVE been connected in business with Mr. The Town of Norwalk, W. P., F. S. Fancher, H. A., T. S. Reed, R. for selling liquor without a license Nov. 14th, Doctor's young son, Master John, maaaged WELLS & ELLIOTT. 11 Gold St., New York, drying kilns, and other buildings and storage Bates tor a number of years, and cheerfully following, a telegram from his physician an­ cept his avowed enemies. Wholesale Agents. Irecommend him to my old friends and patrons as found guilty and fined $50 and costs; ap­ to throw it out of the window, thus prevent­ to manufacture and sell the HODDER S., W. A. Kellogg, A. R. S., Frank McKeon, nounced his death. His disease was the It is currently reported that Selectman a man well worthy ot theirpatronaee. F. S., Win. A. Pryor, T.. Lewis Hubbel{, pealed. McCort sworein his own defence ing fuithcr damage. places. The saw-mill has a greater capacity E. B. PRICE. southern severe typhoid fever, and yet his Smith intends to call Mr. Stephen Olmstead Chap., H. S. Austin, C., W. Warner, A. C., that his bar had been closed ever since ex­ — •'———:—— own encouraging letter, though written in to account, before a court of justice, for as­ MARRIED. than any other in this section, and is believed O THE PROBATE COURT, for the District ol Pat. Blotter Tablet. G. W. Belden, I. S., G. S. Partrick, O. S., piration of his license Oct. 31, but the wit­ U. S. Deputy Marshal Geo. R. Bill, of Norwalk, in the State ol Connecticut. weakness and pain, had so cheered the anx­ New Haven, a P. G. W. P. of the S. of T. serted libelous charges made by Mr.Olmstead TThe application of Jannetto Grumman, of the E. Ciosman. Trustees for the year, E. O. nesses for the State who had been subpoenaed, It is the most useful and economical device ever ious hearts of the parents, that the terrible against him, at the late Town meeting. In .Rowayton, Dec. 24. at the home of th.e bride, to be the iargest in the world. It is rated at town of Huntington, in the County of Suffolk and Keeler, F. S. Fancher, Wm. A. Kellogg. swore that they had not only drank there visited Concord Division on Friday evening by ltev. G. Haulenbeek, Mr. OBcar %. Mi) js to Miss State of New York, respectfully showeth:—That gotten up lor your use, having these revulsion caused by the quick following tel­ last. Some one on the line of the Banburj' Henrietta Fallen, both of Norwalk. she is the Mother and surviving parent ot George Butler Lodge, city, elected officers, last themselves frequently but also in company In New Canaan, Dcc, 25th, by Rev, A. V. B Ab­ 40,000,000 feet of lumber for the season, but T. Grumman, Eddie C. Grumman, and Louis B. egram, was too agonizing for us to attempt road received an unpleasant Call from him The Week of Prayer. bott, George P. Brotherton, of West port, to MMB Grumman, minors belonging and residing in the Great Advantages. Wednesday evening, as follows: N. G., Wm. with a prominent city official and others of Julia Hower, of Wilton. State of New York, and that said minors are the to portray. the next day, Saturday. Ifhe Week of Prayer commences next if needed, could be workod up to double that owners of the following Real Estate, viz : -One II. Duncan; V. G., Wm. H. Riley; K. S., It was but a few weeks ago, or in the early the city. At Prairicville, Decatur County, Iowa, at the tract or parcel of land, lying in Norwalk, in said Stste vs. Henry Ritclie, selling liquor with­ Sunday. Union services will be held in the residence of the bride's parents, Sunday, Dec. IS. district, in quantity ten acres, more or less, and NO MORE FLYING BLOTTERS, L. J. Blake; Treas., H. E. Bodwell; Trus by Kev. James Blair, Mr. Melville Benedict, son part of October, that he had left his home The Concert giv_a 0n Friday evening last, Boirougli, commencing on Monday evening capacity. Over 350 men are employed, and bounded northerly by land of Daniel A. Belts, Yon can always have them just where yon are tees, J. W. Main, F. P. Stabell, I. II. Bat- out a license; proof of sale admitting of a of Benjamin Benedict, formerly of New Canaan, easterly and southerly by laud now or formerly writing; here, for Texas, full of life and health and doubt the accused was discharged. at jthe Opera ^ouse, by the Young Apollo at the First Baptist church. The following Conn., to Miss Snsan Klvinia Tongacre of the of Curtis Grumman, and westerly by highway. terson. The Installation will take place on hope, as was hU wont. A letter written to is Uhe programme suggested by the Evangel­ former placo. during the past six weeks over 300,000 feet Also, one other tract or parcel of land lying in Wednesday evening. Members of Our Club, *«s ',ery satisfactory. The boys were Wilton, in said district, in quantity one rood, more his parents on Thanksgiving day, detailed his Ul voice, and responded to encores very ical Alliance or less, with the buildings thereon standing, and The Blotter:al ways covers the Sheet Brothers' Lodge are invited to attend. How They Did It. of lumber have been cut every day. One day bounded northerly and westerly by land set to the special enjoyment of the .revered New Eng­ eerfully, although they were very anxious Snbbath, January 9th.—Sermons: Chris­ widow of Jehiel Grumman, Sen., deceased, as and you'll not blur what you have written by At the annual business meeting of the First land festival of his ancestors, and his dinner They were a dapper little couple, tr\^>i^j tian union perfected. Rev. 7; 9-10. DIED. dower, easterly by highway,and southerly byland moving tlie blotter; joyously alcng the street, and deli<&$»sty ab. I not to miss the train to New York. when the mill was tested to its utmost capac­ of Lucretia Reed, with privilege ot using the Congregational Society, on Monday night of of wild fowl and venison, far out on the verge ——• Konday, January 7th.—Prayer and Praise: well on land set as dower te said widow. Said sorbed in each other's smiles. )i* one u^d Remembrance of personal and relative mer­ At Frio City, Texas, Dec. 2I*h, of typhoid fever, real estate was set to said minors in the distribu­ It keeps your Stationery as if in a last week, the following officers were elected of civilization, in the rude hut of arancliman. ity, 180,000 feet were cut in three hours, or she carried her fur muff, ic, other ^elil up Uncle Tom's Cabin. cies.; prayer for the Divine blessing on past in the 26th year of hi* age, ^haddens Clark, el-uest tion of the estate of their Grandlather, Jehiel Case, tor the ensuing year:—Society's Committee, He was twenty miles from the haml t of Frio The Wilkinson's presented the well worn privileges, and for a humble and contrite son of Charles C. and Maty E. Betts, of this?'lace. Grumman, deceased, and lor a further and more Henry Seymour, Horace B. Wigham, E. O. one side of the loujr Moling Kiass of dry In San Francisco, Cat.. Riley, son of D.VP.ydney particular description thereof, and of the privi­ City, and eighty miles from the nearest rail­ "but ever pleasing drama of " Uncle Tom's spirit. Smith, lormerly of Norwalk. at the rate of 075,000 for the day of Hi leges belonging to the same, relerence is hereby saving soiled sheets, and the sheets are ahvays had and made to said distribution. straight nndright side up, and none will get lost. Keeler; Clerk and Treasurer, George B. St. road or telegraph. It was at thi3 ranclie that goods that under the- latest f«.*uioa sweep p 0lv Cabin" at Mecl aniss Hall- Thursday Nov. 80. Timday, January 8W.— Prayer : For the In Wilton, Dec.20th, Willio II., infan't son ol : And she further says, that the Estate is at pre­ John; Collector, Henry C. Randle. he was seized with the fatal fever, and becom­ clean our dirty sidewalks. Iieae)> Q(r the The attendance at the mt.\,inee was large, and Church of Christ in all lands; for its deliver­ Charles E. and Annie Mann, aged 1 year, ll mos working hours. Indeed, 835,000 feet were sent unproductive; that the avails thereof are at the opening performance the great hall and 7days. ALWAYS A PAD FOR YOU TO WRITE Tithing men,—the Society's committee and ing alarmingly ill, his host had him transfer­ crossing ia front of the GAMST^ office she ance from error; for its increase in faith and wanted for the support, maintenance and educa­ ON, was well filled to its utmost capacity. That holiness, and in power as a witness for the tOT Funeral Wednesday, Jan.2nd, at I o'clock, tion of said minors, and that it will be for the ad­ Charles Olmstead. red to the hotel at Frio, and medical attend­ halted and essayed a atcau* of t£e slill [rail. at the residence ot Charles E.Mann. cut one day, not long ago, when the mill was vantage of said minors to sell the same, and in­ and the whole in one compact piece; this story of life among the lowly should be Lord Jesus Christ; for the grace and guid­ vest the avails thereof according to law; where­ There was a full attendance and the pro­ ance summoned. Here it was, tended only ing off side of the floi- but lhe hand received with constontly increasing popular­ In Norwalk, Dec, 28th, George F. Daskam, in ance of the Holy Spirit. not driven hard. Last season over 31,000,- fore sho says, that there is juBt and reasonable The Calendar always untlcr your ceedings were harmonious. The Societies by stranger, yet doubtless loving bands, that wastooencumbe-dw.th ^ ^ andthe ity, is no surprise when one has witnessed Wednesday, January 9th.—Prayer: For the 50 year of his age. cause for selling the same. She therefore prays the careful and artistic manner with which In Norwalk,'Dcc. 26, Harriet Fox, aged 3"ycaip the Court to order said Real Estate to be sold, Eye, committee presented a full and satisfactory his young life went out with the Christmas dusty and drapery fell again to the Christian families; for sick and afflicted and to empower her or some other meet person iled its varying scenes of humor and pathos are In Norwalk, Dec. 28th, Ih'jmae Cnrran, aged 47 000 feet were sawn by day, and about 6,000,- to sell the same, pursuant to the Statute in such report of the financial condition of the Socie­ setting sun. members; for children at school and for all years. No extra steps or twist of the neck to calcnate the groun . this critical juncture the quick presented by this excellent dramatic combi­ youth in our colleges and seminaries of learn­ case made and Prov^ETTE GEUMMAX, ' ^ date and days. ty. We congratulate the church and Socie­ Young Betts was rarely endowed by nature 1/Gof Charles Augustus saw the embarrass­ nation, Lillie Wilkinson's "Topsy" is one 000 by night. The drying-kilns have a of the best, if not the best, interpretation of ing; for young men entering upon the active Mother and sole surviving parent as aroresaid. ty upon the efficient management of its offi­ with superior powers of mind and , ment and sprang to the other side and gallant­ business of life, and for those abroad; for Dated Huntington, November 8th, 1877. Applied, if desired, on any or all that singular character ever given, while the $50.00 Reward. NOTE IIEAD8, LETTER HEADS, cers, its beautiful grounds, and church edifice Full of buoyant health, intellect ly took the muff and "toted", it in triumph subdued and careful acting of Fred Mowyer our sons and daughters openly confessing capacity of 500,000 feet of lumber. Here, DISTRICT OF NORWALK, Probate Court, ss. and general prosperity. asm and high animal spi-" -jal ®utUusu Christ. - GAZETTE OFFICE, Dec. 31st, 1877. December 31st, A. D. 1877. BILL HEADS, RECEIPTS, across to the other side of the street, while as Uncle Tom" invest that character with OBDKKED, That the foregoing application be lie was a wa 8 a Thursday, January 10<7i.—Prayer: For IFTY DOLLARS reward will be paid fortho also, steam from the saw-mills, which would NOTES, BLANKS, leader among hi® " . ^ Miss tripped daintily across, with skirts se­ an element of true heroism seldom realized heard and determined at the l'robate Office in thing mint- -comrades. There is some- upon the stage. Portia Albee completely nations,for rulers, magistrates and statesmen; F return to this office of the old-fashionud Gold Norwalk, on the 2tith day ot January, 1878, at 9 And anything intended to be written on, printed The funeral of George F. Daskam was at­ curely elevated by both hands, and revealing white dial, English Lever, Tobias Watch, No. o'clock, forenoon; and thatnotico thereof be pub­ y - -erably sad in such an ending of a captivates the hearts of an audience as little for the army and navy; for all benevolent 15,6M. No questions asked. otherwi«e be wasted, is used for drying the as this office. Call and see samples. tended from St. Paul's church on Sunday. 0)1 such a natty and bewitching little boot! But and philanthropic institutions; for religious lished in some public weekly newspaper near the ..jg life, capable of such brilliant possibili­ "Eva." Charles Wilkinson as "Phineas place where such Real Estate lies, three weeks It was largely attended by our older resi­ 0I1! horrors!—what a dirty pair of backs to Fletcher" the Quaker, and "Gumpton Cute,, liberty and the opening of doors "wide and successively, before said time assigned. Gazette Steam Printing Office, effectual" for publishing the gospel; and for Dividend. lumber in the kilns. The salt works have a 3tl ^ GEOBGE A. DAVENPORT, Judge. NOItWALK. dents who knew him as a prominen* " ties of future usefulness. But God's ways her striped stockings! The ladies will have the cute Yankee was as pleasing as ever. DUS1 are not as our ways, and let us hope that the The other characters of the play were given the reign of righteousness and peace. The Central NationaljBanlc of ness man and citizen in the ye»~ -- * to discard muffs and guard the rear of their Friday, January tUli.—Prayer: T6r capacity of about 50,000 barrels for the All Loving Father in His infinite mercy excellent interpretations, and not a single Norwalk. He was sepulchred wit*- -»s gone by. hose with some sort of leather or oil-cloth unfavorable criticism, can be made of the Christian missions to the Jews and Gentiles; f has taken him from the trials and tempta­ HE Board of Directors have this day declared many brethren of * - Masonic honors, shield, or else let their trails drag through performance. Last evening the play was for Sunday-schools; and for the Divine bless­ a dividend of three (3) per eent. payable on season. present from - " -ue mystic order being tions of life to the haven of eternal rest. presented to a crowded house at MiDbuiy, ing on all Christian efforts to spread the glad Tand after January 2d, 1878. thick aud thin, or else—decently cut them off. and was the 262d consccutive performance tidings of the gospel of salvation. WlLLIAM A. CURTIS, Cashier. adjoining towns. Norwalk, Dcc. 39th, 1877. Tlic Temperance Advocate and Liquor oif it by this troupe.— Worcester Press. Saturday, January 12W.—Prayer: For The legislature convenes next week Wed­ tbe circulation of the Bible; for the, observ­ I also offer shingles made by the same firm Attorney caused the arrest of a witness in a The above troupe will appear at the Opera OR SALE at Toilsome, small Farm ot 22 acres Rev. Mr. Haulenbeek, who for several nesday in the eld Capitol building at Hart­ ance of tbe Sabbath; for the removal of in; part meadow, 'part woodland, with splendid liquor case, last week, for perjury. The House, next Monday evening—their first ap­ temperance; for the rescue of tbe fallen; for sarin#F water. Apply to GEORGE P.. UHOL- and branded '•Clear" which have six inch years has been superintendent of the 2d M. E. ford. Sunday School, took his leave of the school man we are told, was ready with his lawyer pearance in Norwalk. See adv. the safety of those who travel by land and by WELL, High oteet One-half of purchase money water. can remain on mortgage. 25tf clear butts and some knots in the tips, at the last Sabbath. Owing to other duties he de­ for trial, but the prosecuting lawyer pritend­ The old boiler at the Norwalk Foundry Messrs. J. T.'& H. M. Prowitt Lave on clined to accept the position for the coming ed not to be, and insisted on the man being goes out with the old year, and a new one Sabbath, January 13tt.—Sermons: Chris­ MILLER having a practical knowledge of hand WOOD and TATTEHNS, in great variety, tian life. "Let your light shine." Matt. A the business would like to hire a mill. Any very low price of $3 50 per M. year. The school is in a very prosperous put under bonds until he got ready to try the will'take its place. for Brackets and fancy articles. one wishing to rent to a permanent tenant, will case. Possibly he will get ready to do some­ 5; 16. confer a favor by addressing "MILLER,"Box 124, condition. ______The various churches arc earnestly invited Norwalk. 31*50 thing after the liquor 'dealer'^case been Bill Heads, Note Heads, Blanks, &c., A private soldier at New York has been to make arrangements for suitable services In addition to the above, I offer the entire Another Dividend. brought before the Supcrio/ Court. imprisoned a month for—flirting. What is put up with Patent Blotter Tablets, the mer­ during this week of prayer, and, so far as Opera House, - - - Norwalk. The Board of Directors of the Central the world coming to ? its of which are conceded by all. The GA possible, to combine in public united prayer Monday Evening, Jan. 7th. cut, for the season of the old original S. K. National Bank have surprised us by declaring Our old town officers got all reedy to turn ZSTTE office has the exclusive right to manu­ meetings. THE ONLY WILLIAM E. DODQE, PRES. U. S. Evang. a dividend of three per cent. This is their over their archives to the ne-.v board, and The Post Office will be open to day until facture and sell the same in the Town of Alliance. Willilnson's 2 <& Co. Rived Shingle at a very low figure, first dividend, aud speaks well for the man t.he new board got all prepared and ready to 10 o'clock, a. m., after which time no mails Norwalk. tf HENRY B. CHAPIN, Rec. Secretary. The Old Man's 28th Annual Toor, ngement. ______commence official life to day, when some will be received or sent out. «S" Centennial BRACKET SAWS, for orna­ Positively his first appearance in this city. considering the quality. I would respect­ The Crowning Triumphs of his Lite. one stupidly looked at the statutes and found mental work, very cheap, at H. M. & J. T. In a late copy of the Shiawassee, (Mich.) On Sunday morning last the choir of Trin­ 288 Consecutive Performances of fully solicit an examination of the largest and out that the law requires the change to be The pleasant custom of New Year Day Prowitt's. Gazette, we find the following about tome of ity!church, city, repeated the fine singing made on the first Monday of January, so tli3 jtlls is to be quite extensively indulged in our fellow townsmen:— •ST Bill Heads, Note Heads, Blanks, &c., brjst assorted stock of dry lumber under cover first rendered on Christmas day. We hear old board has a week more of unexpected h^ain this year, as we learn. The flouring mill, besides doing an im­ Uncle Tom's C&toin. it spoken of in very enthusiastic terms We life. ^ put up with Patent Blotter Tablets, the mer­ mense custom business, is turning out daily This Company have met with success unprece­ one hundred barrels of choice flour, which is dented by any Company in bow England in every in this part of the State. Stush, doors, blinds are assured that the singing would do credit Wc print on our outside to-day, the prize its of which are conceded by all. The GA­ city and town visited the largest halls being AYe are sorry to learn that the proprietors ZETTE office has the exclusive right to manu­ sent in through line cars to New York and crowded to repletion, and often hundreds turned to any high-salaried city choir. article on the all-important Tramp question, New England markets. Some of it, howev­ away unable to gain admission. and moldings, sold as low as the lowest and of bbth of our Borough Hotels are in pecu­ facture and sell the same in the Town of Nor­ writ tin by Noah W. Hovt, Esq..J of New Ca­ er, is being sent direct to Liverpool. Mr. LILLIE WILKINSON in her great impersona­ Tit, tat, toe, we've got a row, that's so. The Steam Street Car Exhibi niary difficulties, and have been forced into walk. If Samuel Daskam, late Mayor of Norwalk, tion of TOPSY. CHARLIE WILKINSON as naan. Read it. Gumption Cute, originally performed by him in quality guaranteed. tion. bankruptcy by their impatient creditors. Wc Conn., stands constantly at the helm of this 1852. LITTLE PORTIA ALBEE as EVA. Sup­ understand that Mr. Rood will continue to IST BRACKET SAWS, of several kinds, good institution, with all his canvass spread, a fair ported b; a Full Dramatic Company. The public exhibition of the Merrill's pat- E- J. Hill takes first premium. He is the and cheap, at H. M. & J. T. Prowitt's. wind and a haven of fortune ahead. And ItEOPLE'S Call and see us, and we will do our best to make you Happy. tent Steam Street Car, at Astoria, last week manage the Norwalk Hotel as usual, while UorrLAR JB» Jm HILL, first patron who sends us in his January bill, whoever longs for jokes and stories will find fniCBS. was a failure. This result, however, was Mr. Thompson is the present landlord of the ^THavc your Bill Heads, Statements, the genial, jovial "Sammy" ever ready with where the balance is against himself, and General Admission only 25 cts.; AU Beserved NOBWAMC, COKN. owing to no fault in the construction of the Connecticut Hotel. Heading, Blanks, &c., put up with PATENT a fund of the former and volumes of the lat­ promptly pays up. ter, everyone of which he will personally Seats 35 cts. Children's admission under 10 years machinery, but simply because the engine BLOTTER TABLETS. Blotters always handy, 15 cts. Seats secured at Weed's. First meeting of Town Board of Relief - — —— v vouch for. [J. V. FARRAR, Agent. Boot8& Shoe! for Ever ybody —paper always in good shape and loose sheets had been tampered with by interested out­ In the Horton Road communication last It is a pleasure to note the arrival in our next Monday. never wasted. The GAZETTE office has the town of 'Messrs. Olmstead and Lock, side parties during a visit of the engineer to week, it was stated that the road had been Norwalk. The damage was of such a nature exclusive right for the Town of Norwalk. tf ood, of.Norwalk, Conn., who are exten­ GRAND OPPORTUNITY TO SEE Tbe public .Schools- will commence next under consideration for forty years. It should sive manufacturers and dealers in stoves. But, yon ask, Do yon trust? Of course we do. We are determined as to cause a postponement of the trial until THE FAS WEST ! D" acEMBER 1st, 1877. Thursday evening. have been four years. If you are restless and cannot sleep, take They an) also officers and stockholders of the to please everybody one way or "tnther." repairs can be made. The car had been pre­ 8ANFORD'S JAMAICA GINGER. Shiawassee Mills Company. P. S. All of the Shingles marked "Clear" • » We trusted some "good old souls" 2, 3, 4, and 5 years ago, and viously tried and, it is said, proved a very Rev. Dr. W. C. Mead proposes to prepch Election of forty Jurors next Monday 1®* Have your Bill Heads, Statements, iST Hodder's Patent Blotter Tablets for they arc apparently as happy and CONTENTED now, as they were the gratifying success. a special sermon next Sunday morning, the Will leave , foot of Chambers S»>, are sold. The price of the John McGraw evening, at the Town Clerk's office. Headings, Blanks, &c„ put up with PATENT Letter Heads, Bil) Heads, Blanks, &c., are via. Brie Railway, PKBBVABY 6th day we trusted them. occasion being the fifty-fifth anniversary of 19th, 1878, at 10:45 a.m. Accommodatiieaa XXX for December is $4.75 per thousand The terrible broadside poured into the Ad­ BLOTTER TABLETS. Blotters always handy, convenient and economical. Manufactured FirBt-Class. Tickets sold on Erie Train on aliw j "For Uncle Sara is rich enough to give us all a farm." The Grand List of Norwalk will probably his ordination to the ministry. days. FARE| ministration, by Hon. William E. Chandler, • —paper always in good shape and loose sheets and sold at the GAZETTE office, tf and for January f5.00 per thousand." Remember to not forget, of New Hampshire, puts tlie President in not be completed before the first of March. never wasted. The GAZETTE office has the Bound Trip $40, Sinsrle!F»*e $2* i. f In compliance with the demands of Uncle Parties desiring to go before or after eaaabti itn ,*r : lent c the old darkey on the top exclusive right for the town of Norwalk. tf Winsted JBcraH says a selectman in a tickets at same rates, good on any train viajOr ua- Prof. Crispin's Masquerade, takes place to Sam, our correspondent "Paul" appeared round of a long ladder, when the pig came town 'in northwestern Connecticut bought a ha, Neb., and can stop over at principal ygnts. A. H. HOYT, NOBWALE, CONN. J. F. BUSCO. night, (Monday.) The attendanpe promises last week in a gorgeous suit of blue and gold. Houses in the vicinity of 8t$paford are suf­ For further Informatten. m^s, rat^and^ eits, alonff Burt H-an to root under its base, and man's vote at the last election with a coat, to be large at least of spectators, ff not masr Few newspapers oan boast of reporters in fering with a sort of diptheria, and four have and then charged the coat to the town in the '• exported the wise expostulation'-Go 'way list of items for the support of the poor. queraders. governmental uniform. died qf it. ,r_jou makes mischief." ..:1 :. .. WESTPORT. Court of Burgesses. ipiiuets. P Norwalk Qasette. Santa Claus made all the children happy Adjourned Meeting, Friday Evening, Dee. 58. SELLING OUT AT COST! Immense Assortment last week by making special visits to them ———• ^ J: it-' and by leaving in stocking and by chimney Bills read and ordered paid :• , .. Now is Your Chance, $3 00 MILLINERY & DRESS BAKING. Tuesday, January 1st, 1878. places fine presents and articles which M. H. Glover, Auditor, $148 34 rs. FINNEY and MRS. THOMPSON have • A •4&.KT A "ifi" k young folks know how to appreciate. He NorwalkGasCo., Street Lamps, opened new Millinery and Dress Making • 20 96 M was obliged to comc on wheels, which fact John Cotter, supplies, Replenish your Crockery Ware. Rooms over the Store of *J. Wart Selleck, Main Fairfield County Items. 8 00 Street. They will keep on hand full assortments ol RICH DRESS GOODS, FINE FURS, Will be sold at Retail for the may account for the reduced quantity of toys Thomas Toohil, Democrat. ;v ^ a v 11 20 00 The snbseribers intending to close up 1lie Crock- Bonnets, FeatUers, Flowers, &c. and confectionery bestowed in some instan Inspectors of Elections, cry department of their business now offer Comstock V '; WILTON. 40 00 in the latest styles. Everything fresh and new ces, a sleigh being indispensible to the con­ James C. Cotter, Lamplighter, '' Dress making and Children s Clothes a specialty- SHAWLS, FANCY GOODS, There was quite a large aucliencc assem­ , 3 00 Call and examine styles and compare prices. Sm44 venient carrying of large supplies. Christ Geo. E. Miller, Auditor, bled at tlie residence of Mr. Isaac Hurlbutt 1 88 pfBAT COST mas trees have been unusually numerous this Wm. C. Street «& Co., supplies^' ''' : H^ & NOTIONS, Friday evening the 21st inst. to witness t e 1 20 LOWEST WHOLESALE PRICES year, and boys and girls have been enabled Selleck Bros., supplies, f 4 The whole or their largo assortment of Quick Sales & Small Profits. ama'.car theatricals, whicli was a perfect suc­ Propeller City of Norwalk, freights, 1 20 rc ia nt er to enjoy gifts which otherwise would have VV • Jt'AW OOttf -FOR THE- cess. After the performance the ° ' Ed. Merrill, Borough Treasurer, 125 00 been placed in their stockings. As a rule Importer and Manufacturer of Brothers' of the evening was spent in music an anc James Finney, Health Inspector, 20 00 gratitude was manifested toward "St. Nick" CROCKERY Tfr^l jp/uis*y 1st; iQ< i to have spoken in doubtful terms of their Warden and Burgesses salaries ($25,) 175 00 TRIMMED BONNETS & HATS, STOCK OF cUarcli was very tastefully decorated with J. F. Foote, services as Clerk, Tax ; Artificial Flowers, Feathers, Straw and Felt Hats, -AT- "cverffreenc The church and auc- were very mystic friend's liberality, as much as to say I Silks, and Velvets,satins, Laces, Ornaments, ana that they thought he could, if he had chosen, Rate Maker, Borough Attorney, 6LASWSARE. every tbing pertaining to a first-class Millinery artistically arranged. On the alter there 500 00 Establishment. We have also enlarged our Trim dona better by them. use of office, fuel and lights, med Hat Department,and are thus enabled to give wps a large cross made of evergreens and 600 00 Greatly ReducedlPrices. Monday evening of last week as Mr. David C. T. Weeks, Collector, Call early and Secure Bargains. great satisfaction in prices anil quality, and toe mods, and on the alter cloth was a malrtse 25 00 Best of Styles, We are quite sure an examination C. C. Betts, room rent, of our Stock will give the purchaser full satielac- 100 pieces Elegant Bourett's Dre33 Goods, at cross, in red and gold, with a sentence in M. Marvin was descending his cellar stair­ 0 10c, per yard Bill of E. Banks, Surveyor, referred tioii as we believe iu Quick Sales and Small Profits 75 " Fabrique de France, at old English, (I am the Bread of Life,) sur­ way, and when near the lower stair, his feet 15c. " " Blacksrnithing. to Highway Com. 78 75 No. 4 Jame»> BIoeK, Water Street. 60 " Mohair France 20c. " " rounded by a vine of Ivy. Back of the slipped from under him and he was thrown AVING bought out the shop formerly rnn by Board of Registration, 50 00 V 250 " Damassc French, at 25c. " niter was a screen with a sentence, "Glory with great force to the ground. When pick­ H Mr. Edward Thompson, rear of Horse Hail- Water Com. construction account, 597 36 53 Main Street. way Depot, the subscriber is prepared to give his be to God in the Highest," also in red and ed up he was in a semi-unconscious state personal attention to theSHOEING of HOUSES, C. E. Crabbe, special police, . 175 MODES. • -ALSO A- and he can guarantee saiistaction. Special atten­ gold letters. Over the altar hung a clian- from severe bruises about the head made by Norwalk, Dec. 21,1377. tion given to horses with tender l'eet, or those in contact with the cellar wall. For several Patrick Bulkley asked to have tan dollars the habit of interfering. Public patronage solic­ dalier with fourteen lighted wax candles, tax overpaid by him refunded; laid upon Mrs. J. B ited. which gave a very brilliant and pleasing days lie suffered great pain but at this time, CHARLES E. MILLER. his improved condition through careful nurs­ table. Fairfield County National Bank. The Popular Main Street Milliner GEE AT INDUCEMENT Norwalk, Dec.17th, 1877. 3t5i* effect. The singing and music was particu­ Collector Weeks' statement read and ac r*tlHE Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of Is now offering to the public, tlie most select^As- larly well rendered. ing warrants the belief that he will recover. J. this Bank for the election of Directors will sortmentofMHjLINEKY&M1LLINERY GOODS cepted. - bo held at the Banking House, on Tuesday, Janu­ ever shown in this town. -IN- The Sunday School festival of this church Last August, when Mr. Patrick Murphy, ary 8th,1S7S. Foils epen from 11 o'clock, a. m., to OVER jOATS Station Agent, N. Y. & N. H. R. R. Co., at Paid Treasurer, " $25,034 82 12 o'clock,m. Trimmed Bonnets and Hats al­ Stoves, was held at the. residence of Mr. George 49 CHARLES H.STREET, Cashier. Saugatuck, was elected president of the Fat Uncollected, to be paid, 1,657 40 ways on hand. Betts, last Wednesday evening, and was a Orders to be drawn for highway work very enjoyable affair. The children sang Man's Association, he weighed 309 pounds. a&ac Ranges, when certified by Highway Com. to be cor­ ; Mourning Bonnets 'H 1189 carols, played game3, and after refreshments By proper attention to diet, avoiding exces­ rect. The National Bant ef Norwalk. Made at ehort notice, and all work done in the FROM THE BEST MANUFACTURERS IN EUROPE. the older ones indulged in music and danc- ses and sleeping soundly o'nights, he has Norwalk. Conn., Dec.6th, 187T. latest and most uniqnc style, at her rooms. A Voted to refund to Collector Weeks the six HE ANNUAL MEKTINGol the Stockholders • Max. brought his averdupoise up to a little821,and Heaters, per cent, interest paid on his salary in shape T of this Bank forxhe election of Direc­ No. 33 Main Street, Norwalk. has good prospects, if he keeps on, of lifting tors. will bo held at the Banking Honse, on Tues­ We will sell 20 Yards of Gros Grain, Black for., day.January 8th, 1878. Polls open lrom 10 o'clock T §20 OO K1DGEFIELD. the beams next August at 350, of per centage uncollected last year, on " " " Superb " " 25 00 to 11 o'clock, a.m. « » « « « Best " " " Furnaces, There has been a break in the fine weath­ The comfortable doctrine enunciated by $829 29. 50 R.B.CRAUFURD Cashier. Mrs. H. L. McLEAN, 30 00 Clerk ordered to draw orders on Treasurer OF THE BEST PATTERNS. er. Sunday was a cold, blustering day, with some divines to the effect that there is no Will continue her ^ S for payment of unpaid salaries. the wind in the northeast. hell hereafter, finds in Westport a clergyman I 16th Dividend. AH Warranted,tand Rich Black, Avicirspimnutrccraniiic tn maintain Action of Finance Committee in borrowing Tin Ware, Crockery, &c The MelhodisLCliiirchJUaiauxJW-. Fairfield County National Bank. Also, Special Offerings in every Sabbath evening. The church is that scripture establishes beyond a doubt $&,000 for 80 days at seven per cent, ratified. Millinery Business Is the Largest, most Complete, and Prices the Drawing of order in favor of Town of $101 Nohwalk, Dec. 19th, 1877. Ladies' Seal Furs $5 00 per Set, Of Latest Styles and at . well filled. . . the existence of the burning lake into which, HE Directors of this Bank have this day de. The same as usual, during the for broken stone; action ratified. clarcd from the earnings of the current six Lowest of any in the town of Norwalk, Ladies' Alaska Seal, $5 00 to $6 00 per Set, A. Y. Paddock has succeeded in raising ere long, unbelieving sinners will be cast, T Lowest Prices. Water Commissioners reported that they months, a Dividend of four (4) per cent, on the Ladies' River Mink,| $5 00, ten dollars in Limestone District for library (Rev. John B. Williams' sermon, Sunday Capital Stock, payable on and alter January 2d, FALL and WINTER Ladies' Fine Mink Sets, $15 00 to $25 00, 1878, CHARLES H. STREET, purposes. This entitles the District to ten evening, Dec. 23.) could furnish $2,700 towards payment of in Child's Sets, Muff and Boa, 75 cents to $3 00, 4152 Cashier. and will sell her stock of Goods TIN ROOFING AND GUTTERIN dollars from the State LibraryJFund. To the regret of all, the end of the most terest on bonds, and ask Borough to pay bal- We would call especial aitention to our Men's Child's Fur Caps and Hoods 50 cents and up, anee, viz. $4,300. NOTICE. A SPECIALTY. ALSO The painting of the Congregational Church extraordinary periods of mild , weather was a - - We offer one of the finest assortments of Norwalk Savings Society, J. AT COSTI is finished, and it looks as good as new—on reached Sunday. The Religious Herald. Norwalk, Dec. 17th, 1877. GALVANIZES IRON GUTTERS. the outside. Rev. Dr. Sanderson prepared the children NTEREST at the rate of Five [5] per cent, per i.!iJ This is a Congregational paper published annum lor the past six months, will be credit­ The trial of Albert Burt, for stealing, was of his large Sunday School for the enjoyment I k c : at Hartford and the only one of its kind in ed to Depositors January 1st, 1878 and pnid to Roofs Repaired, So^n^?J prTc c ] finally closed last Friday. Judge's decision of the regular anniversary, January 9th, by them on and after January 10th, 1878. to correspond with the times Give us a call. preparing a little festival last Thursday even­ the State. The number for December 20th : . pcr order, A Heavy Beaver, Knotted Fringe, - - - - - $3 00 was reserved until next baturday.: docs honor to Connecticut, in a double sense. 3t51 i i GEO. E.MILLER, Treas P. L. Barhite has the foundation prepared ing, to which all were invited. The children A Fine and Heavy Plush, Knotted Frsnge, - - - 4 00 George F. Belden. Not often is so much valuable matfer crowd­ sang and gave recitations and received at the NOTICE. A Full Size Long Shawl, good, ------4 00 for a new store near the. depot. ed into one issue of any paper; and not many New and Useful Uncle Tom's Cabin will be played by the close, confectionery and other good things. N conformity to Statute Law, notice is hereby States can furnish subjects for biography in given that there will be a Joint Meeting of And Felt- Skirts from 50 cents to $3 00. Wilkinson Troupe, at Ttidgefield .Hall, next Wednesday evening the Sunday School of Ithe Justices of the Peace, Selectmen. Constables the M. E. Church had a festival. Carols her sons. The articles are: Lay Preaching, and Grand Jurors ot the town of Norwalk, held at Wm. C. Street & Co., Saturday evening. by Rev. H. N. Dunning, which gives exam­ the office ot the Town Clerk of said town, on the % At the annual Masonic election, Dec. 11th, were sung, and dialogues recited, among the first Monday of January, A. D., 1878, at 7 o'clock FANCY GOODS! latter, "A trip on the Baltimore & Ohio R. ples of such preaching in Norwalk,at Spring- in the evening, for the purpose ot choosing by Ladies'Embroidery Sets, from 25 cents to fl 00. Wholesale and Belail'Dealers the following officers were elected:—A Le- wood andGraniteville; Relation of the Freed- ballot forty judicious electors, of said town, to Grand Dauchy, W. M.; Charles B. North­ R.," was very amusing. A Christmas tree, serve as jurors for the current year in the Superi­ Child's Lace Bibs and Collars, 15 cents up. Offer at men to Tropical Africa, by Rev. G. D. Pike; or Court, and Court of Common Fleas, (and Dis­ with branches burdened with the weight of trict Court, if such there be) in and for the County rop, S. W.; Frederick L. Smith, J. W.; A. A Faithful Layman, a Sketch of Hon. Henry Boys' Sailor Collars, 15 cents up. Xjoweart Prices, gifts, appropriatly closed the exsreises. The ot Fairfield. HENRY K. SELLECK, Y. Paddock, Sec.; Lewis C. Seymour, Treas. P, Haven, by Henry Clay Trumbull; Sketch Town Clerk. Ladies' Tics and Bows, 5 cents and up. evergreens were a feature among the attrac­ Dated at Nonvalk, December 21, A. D., 187T. TTni