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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-29
ATLANTIC CITY.

Mrs. Sarah Paine, of Avenue b. was
reported better yesterday. She expects
to be able 70 be up in few days.
Miss Annie Long, of IrvinEton, Va, is
visiting her sister, Mrs. Wilsher, on Col
ley avenue.
Master r bert Liliiston has been quite
sick at his home on Avenue 4 for seve-
raj days.
Preparations are being made by the
ladies of the W. c. Il. II. for Il free en-
tertainment to be given about April
9th.
Lekies Memorial Church. Rev. j. r.
Routten. astor-Preaching at IL a. III.
and 1880 y. IN. Night subject, The
Grub Axe that Takes Out the Stunps."
Rev. 7. y. Hall, pastor of Central
Avenue Baptist Church will preach a II
a. III. and 1880 D. III.
The "Old Maids Convention" held
Friday nis:. al Odd Fellows Hall. f5r
benefit Of Lambcrt's Point Baptist
Church. was quite success
Colley Memorial CSluich--Public wor-
ship al IL and I:S0. Preaching by Rev
r. V. Miller, Evangelist. AT 3 o'clock a
mass meeting of young people at JUNO,
c. T., addressed by Mr. Miller.
AT Sunday School, 9:15 a. m, farewell
meeting to Commander Todd. Evange-
listio services at and 1880 throughout
the week.
Meeting of the Local Board Tomorrow
afternoon at o'clock.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-29
BRAMBLETON.

A good day is expected at Park Ave-
nue. Baptist Church to-day. Preaching
by the evangelist, Rev. w. P. Hines. ut
II a. m. Subject. sheltered by the
Blood" a great meeting for children
and young people at 2:30 p. IN. Subject.
"A New Gift" Service for everybody
at o'clock. Subject, How May I
Know That am a Christian?H A mass
meeting for all at 7:45 p. m. All invited.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. I. Batten are sick at
their home. OH Percy street
McKendrec NJ. E. Church-Preac CHI
the pastor, Rev. r. II. Bennett, morn
ing subject. "a Sick Man Who Sought
Physicians Instead of the Lord-and
Died" Evening subject, I'D Like to
Know What's the Harm in Dancing?"
First OF a series on popular amusements.
Epworth League at o'clock sharp.
There will be preaching at Spurgeon
and 7:45 p. m. by the pastor, Rev. r. II.
Martin.
Christadelphian Ecclesfa, corner
Brambleton and Maltby avenues, Bran
at IL a. m.
Trinity ri. e. Church-Preching to-
day at IL a. m. and 7:45 p. m, by the pas
tor. Rev. c. w. Leftwich Epworth
League at $3.50 p. m.
Christian Memorial Temple-Preach-
ing to-day at usual hours. by the pas
tor. Rev. j. p. Barrett, D. d.
st. Peters p. L. Church. Rev. w. d.
Smith. notwithstanding to-day at u.s.
ual hours.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Howe. OF 200
East Highland avenue. are away from
the city on account of the death of the
latter's mother. Mrs. Hannah Ward.
beloved wife of Mr.. Randolph Ward. of
Princess Anne county, Va. This lady
died at 5 p. III. last Thursday. aged 81
years. and she will be buried to-day
from the family residence, near Saline
Church. the funeral services being at 10
q. m.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-29

WANTED-To sell Waverly Bicycle
in good condition. $1,000 cash; also Il
+, W Bag ana Board SS9,mplese.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-29

WANTBD-A good man to take an in
terest in an established manufacturing
wholesale and retail business. Must in
into this. it's a chance seldom offered.
Address inspection" care Virginian.
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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-29
AUNTEItSyII.LE.

Miss Effie Thompson is quite i'll at her
home on Outten street, No. H.
st. Andrews Mission Chapel.-Ser-
vices at the usual hours to-day by Rev.
Virginius Wrenn.
Mr.. Joshua Johnson, the old Confeda.
rate soldier. is still very low at his
home, No. IL Avenue b.
Huntersville NJ. L. Church.-Rev. J.
G. Lennon, pastor. Morning. IL O'Clock,
on Doing Good" night, 7:45 o'clock.
"On Immediately Seeking the Lord"
WEAR DIINER,S SpR1N-H IL INC,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-29

AGENTS make So a day. Marvellous in
vcntion. Retails % cents. TWO to six
sold in house. Sample mailed free
FORSHEE & MAXIM. Cincinnati. o.
SeS0-Su,ly
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-29
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-ENtra Stock Light Brah
mas: trio. $50. Eggs for Matching. Ad
dress Box 2, Churchland. Va.
mh22-SlI,It
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-29

WANTED-A good clothing salesman
good pay to the right party. Refer
ences required. Apply at 81 Bank street
Norfolk Va. mh27-3t'
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-29

WANTED-Men and omen to work at
making crayon portraits: new patented
method: any one who can read or
write can do the work at home in spare
time, day or evening: send for particu-
lars and begin work at once. Address
II. A. GRlPP, German Artist, Tyrone
Pa. feh23-Su DOT
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-29

WANTED-A position as Seamstress:
housekeeper or travelling companion:
can. give references. Address "R. a.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.


lOST-A bunch Of keys. The finder will
be suitably rewarded by leaving them
III the Nirginian Office. mh29-lt-
$500 PER $1,000 cash paid for distributing
circulars. enclose &c. l.. S. DISTRI-
BCTlNG BUREAU. Chicago. mr29-lt.
THIS IS TO NOTIFY MY CUSTOMERS
that l have opened my Ice Cream
Saloon for the coming season and can
furnish families, entertainments, etc.
on short notice at $l.2O per gallon, and
], and Toe. per plate 4 DASCALOPC-
LO, 1$2 Church street, Norfolk. Va.
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CRANKY and Church streets extended
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we have purchased all the interest OF
Mr. Hin In the business heretofore
conducted under the name and style
of HILL, GILL & CO., Oh the corner
of Water street and Commercial place
in the city of Norfolk. The firm of
HILL, GILL & co. having thus been
dissolved by mutual consent. We will
continue the business at the old stand
Dated this 18th day of March, 1896.
mr2G-l2t GILL & CLuvERllS
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FoR RENT.

FOR RENT-House 81 Yarmouth street.
with all modern improN ements: posses.
sion can be given by the LIST of Deem
Der. Apply to 81 Suite street. no28-tf
Connecticut western news., 1896-11-19
BRISTOL.

Miss Caroline Morse succeeds Miss Hattie Rosseter at A. J. Muzzy's.
 The contract for the new factory to De built by the E. Ingraham Co, has been let to William Linstead.
 The Bristol Military Band, consisting of twenty pieces, played for a McKin- ley celebration in Waterbury last Fri day evening.
 Burton l.. Bennett, of the firm of Holley < Bennett, and Miss Belle Mather will be married Nov. 18th at the home of the brides parents in Essex.
 The Southern New England Tele- phone Go. is placing two new instru- ments here this week.
 The Norton cider mill near Con- bounce is not very busy this fall as Harrison apples are scarce.
 Inspector E. F. Gaylord and E. NJ. Curtiss have been flushing the sewers this week.
 Euuice M. Hart has sold her place and taken rent on Prospect street, Bristol.
Connecticut western news., 1896-11-19
sHEEFIELD.

Last Friday morning as the news came that Mrs Zacheus Cande had pass- ed from earth, We felt it was better SC, as she had fingered so long with no hope of recovery, and now she Is at rest She was taken very i'll about three months ago. It is sad to think how fast the old friends are going from us. She has lived long and very useful life. was member with her husband of the Metho dist church more than forty years. They had lived together fifty-eight years, and nearly all that time in the same home on the Under Mountain" street as it is called. She was always interested and active in the church work until failing health prevented. She leaves an aged husband and two sons, Hopkins T. and Horace z. The funeral service was attended from her late home Nor day morning at II o'clock, conducted by her pastor, Rev l. c. H. Adams, and large number were in attendance. h. torment at the village cemetery.
 Nelson Gordon, of Silver street, last Monday morning in attempting to climb up over the b V in his barn to get down some hay, lost his hold and fell about fourteen feet, breaking bis arm and seriously iniuring himself on other parts of the body.
 The play, "A Rival by Request" giv- en in the Frientlly Union course at the Town Hall last Friday evening. drew a good audience and was greatly enjoyed by all. The amateur company deserve much credit for the work done.
 This week Friday evening at Memo rial Hall we expect to be favored with morist and impersonator, Charles Will Hams. of Boston He is highly recom- mended by the press and no doubt will be very pleasing.
Connecticut western news., 1896-11-19
NORFOLK.

Rev MT Williams, of Hartford, who supplied the pulpit at the Congrega- tional church Sunday preached two ex. cellent sermons.
 Rev and Mrs DePeu are spending a week in New York.
 Philip Curtis died Monday afternoon. He had been seriously sick for many months.
 Levi Gaylord, of California, brother of the late Henry Gaylord and Mrs Alvernat, is here settling the estates.
 Miss May Roberts, of East Canaan, has been visiting Miss Rose Johnson the past week.
 Mrs s. D. Canfield has returned from a two weeks trip among the Berkshire hills, her sister, Mrs Herrick, accom- panying her.
 The hill extending from the Battell mansion to the drug store has been low cred until it is not very steep, which IS pleasing to all kinds of travellers, es- pecially bicyclists.
 The subject of fire company here is being discussed to 8 large extent. Another meeting was held on Monday evening.
 The lower silk mill, which has been idle for several months, started cn full time Monday.
 The Norfolk Lyceum met al Academy Hall on Tuesday evening to make prep arations for the winter.
 Prof. Hurst has the classes formed at the Gymnasium for the winter.
 Miss Elsie Rood returned to New Britain Saturday.
 Jay Miller and Miss May King. both of this place. are to be married this Thursday morning.
 Wm. Thurston has raised the roof of his house and made several fine inn provements, painting. etc.
 The Norfolk Junior football team came out victorious Saturday by a score of 20 to 6, but the Robbins team was again defeated at Winsted.
 The republican flag and banner have both been taken down now that the vic tory Is won for them.
 Frank Caul has returned to New Brit ain to work at the foundry business where he worked last winter, but spent the summer at the Hillhurst working for Mir Mclean. Michael Barry is car ing for MT McLean's property this win ter here
Connecticut western news., 1896-11-19
SHARON.

MT and Mrs Charles Halmes have re- turned to their home al Scranton.
 Mrs Dunlap Hopkins has returned to the city for the winter
 A. A. Bates. of New York, was in town last week.
 Miss Winnie Munson spent several days in New York last week.
 Dr O. W. Bassett spent Thursday and Friday of last week in New York.
 Mrs Powers, of Amenia. N. T., has been visiting at c. w. Bassett's.
 Mrs George NJ. Walton returned from Brooklyn on Saturday. where she has been visiting her sister, Mrs Bunuell.
 Miss BlaLche Bartram went to New York Saturday for short visit
 Dr T. j. Fielder, of Po'keepsie, x I |, made friends short visit in town last week.
 Mrs c. NJ. Whiting spent several days of last week in New York.
 J. J. Morehouse and sister were in town on Sunday.
Connecticut western news., 1896-11-19
STATE NEWS.

Henry H. White, of Meriden, attend ed the National G. A. R. encampment at St. Paul where he met his brother. Isaac s. White. of that city whom he had not seen for fl years. He also met two other brothers, veterans of the war, from whom he had been long separat- ed. The four brothers, all natives of Meriien. went through the civil war, one from the East, three from the West, without seeing or hearing from each other.
 The town of Union cast not one vote for the regular democratic candidates. The story goes that the official ballots were sent there by express and nobody cared enough about the matter to pay the expressage; so they went back to Mir Troup There are few democrats in Union, but this year they either cast their votes for Palmer and Buckner, or Mckinley and Hobart. The former re- ceived 16 votes and the latter 82.
 William H. Boutwell,. Torrington cyclist, pedaled to Bridgeport. Milford, New Haven, Waterbury and Reynolds Bridge, distance of 105 miles. Sunday without dismounting.
 The fourth annual oyster roast given by the Berlin Iron Bridge Go. to its employees will be held at East Bellin on Saturday evening, Nov. 2l.
Connecticut western news., 1896-11-19
SAIsISBUR Y.

Mrs J. G Landon and Mrs H. F Lsndon are in New York for few days,
 Fred Ashmsn attended the State Christian Endesvor Convention at New London last week.
 Miss Eva Fenn is sick this week.
 There will be missonsry meeting in St Johns church on Friday of this week. The Holy Communion will be celebrated at 10 30 a. m, followed by business meeting with an address by Mss Emery, General Secretary of the Nomen's Auxiliary, and by Rev $. O Seymour, of Litchfield. Services will also be held at o'clock in the after noon and : 30 in the eveEing, with sd- dresses by Rt. Rev l.. H. Weeks, the missionary bishop of Spokane. Rev Mir Edson, of Alaska, and Rev Mir Kizyfg op, of Brazil. All are cordially invited to attend.
Connecticut western news., 1896-11-19
FALLS VILLAGE.

Deputy Sheriff Sidney Reed, I am pleased to state, is on the gain. Ii he fully recovers, it will add luster to the we'll earned laurels of Dr Skiff, as his case was considered next to hopeless.
 Photographer Edwards returned to his gallery last Thursday from Hunt ington, where he has been located for a time.
 I. P. Hornbeck and Geo. V. Capron went to New York last week to pur' chase goods for their trade.
 The supper given by the ladies of the NJ. E. Church Friday night at the church was we'll patroniZed.
 A new bridge will soon be built. west of the arch over the canal, by the Water Power Go.
 Mir and Mrs James Mcintosh, of New Haven, were guests at A. McLeish's over Sunday.
 Mrs Dr Griswold returned last week from 8 visit in Litcl h Id
 Walter Lord, wife and daughter, were guests iu New Haven Saturday.
 Master Brandt Vanderburgh gave z party to his young friends Saturday About b were present,
 Miss Louise Shondy, of this place, was married to Harry Dolan, of Chat ham, N. Y, at the Cong1 parsonage Ct Burlington, Mass, Nov. 2nd. It is stated they will live in Pittsfeld. Mass Dr Francis s. Skiff, of this place, passed the required state examination before the committee of pharmacy al the capitol, Hartford. Oct. 27. and has since received his certificate and Is now licensed pharmacist as provided by the law of Connecticut.
Connecticut western news., 1896-11-19
ASHLEY FALLS.

John l.. Decker left here Monday noon for San Antonio. Texas, where a good job is promised him and where he will also have opportunity to compete in bicycle races in that section. His uncle, John Taft, resides at San Anton 10 and is & locomotive engineer and has for long time urged Mir Decker to come there.
 ATo-day (Thursday) will be tree plant ing day here. The whole village is deeply interested in the subject and will turn out en masse and plant trees on both sides of every street in the vil- lage, At noon the ladies will serve a free dinner in the new hall over the tin shop. By the way, this new hall has long been needed and it will be & great convenience and good investment,
Connecticut western news., 1896-11-19
LAX EvILLS.

The mems meeting will change its and begin at 3 o'clock. The meeting last Sunday was very interesting. The necessity of a reading and amusement room for young men in connection with the mems meeting, somewhat similar to the '. M. c. X. rooms in the cities, WAS discussed. The methods in use in tho country villages. to amuse and instruct our young men are as yet primitive and need to be modernized. All the mod ern paraphernalia should be used to elevate them to high standard of mor- ality.
 A meeting was held last Saturday evening at Roberts Hall under the ans pices of the Village Improvement So- ciety, to discuss the need of lecture course for the purpose of raising money to light our streets and running a snow blow the coming winter, and at the same time amuse our people by giving them sn opportunity tS listen to first class lectures, concerts and negro minstrels. A committee was appointed to canvas the village to ascertain how many per sons are willing to subscribe for course tickets. The committee will report next Saturday at the Eall. Everybody in- vited to attend.
 Miss Maud Howard. who has been in Boston visiting with her mother since the death of her aunt, Mrs Edward Hub bard, arrived here last week at the home of her uncle, MT Hubbard.
 Mir and Mrs Jacob Bathrick, of Jack son Corners, N. T., are here visiting their many friends and are the guests of Mrs Jennings.
 Walter Silvernail took his first trip to New York city the first part of last week to attend the horse show at Msdi- son Square Garden.
 The Yale Alumni football club was here last Saturday and played 8 game with the Hotchkiss School team. Score 2S to ? in favor of Hotchkiss. Many spectators cheered the boys.
 Mrs Chas. Kelsey, who is at present on visit to her sister in New York state. was thrown from a carriage re- gently and sustained fracture in one of her arms.
 O. F. Potter, of Winsted, formerly proprietor of the Wononsco House, is here this week "Wednesday calling on his many friends. MT Potter has been for many years great sufferer with rheumatism, but enjoys now the best of health.
 F. J. Drake, of Pittsfeld, Mass, was here last Saturday to do some work in his line as florist for Messrs NJ. D. and B. R. Wells.
 There was spirited trotting contest between Dr Knight, Abrsm Martin. Wm. B. Rudd and John K. Stuart. on Wells Hill trotting track Tuesday afternoon. Their horses were in fine condition and made good time.
Connecticut western news., 1896-11-19
CANAAN VALLEY.

John s. Wolfe and family, of Pitts field, have been stopping at the Wads- worth place the past week. MT Wolfe is negotiating for the sale of the farm.
 Miss Lois Crofnt has sold her farm to Joseph Deloy, of Hartsville. Price said to be about two thousand dollars. Who says business is not booming since the election?
 Mrs Bsteman Brooks, of Dalton, Is quite sick at Miles Rockwell's.
 Frank Langdon has over thousand bushels of apples at bis cider mill.
 Miss Abby Stevens has just returned from a three weeks visit in Torrington and Waterbury.
Connecticut western news., 1896-11-19
Farm Help and House Help.

10 lte Editor of The Ne,cs:
 As it is hard to get good help on a farm, and especially hard to get good help in the kitchen. some of your read CTS might like to employ one of the American refugees who have lately ar rived in Boston. They are sober, intil- ligent and industrious, and they are willing to work for small wages while learning the language. They do either farm work or homework as desired. They have no objection to going into the country.
 All the refugees are men. Very few women made their escape.
 Persons near Boston are invited to call at the temporary home. 12 to 16 Waltham street, and select 8 man for themselves. Those at distance are re- quested to communicate with Miss Alice Stone Blackwell, Dorchester. Mass.
 JULIA WARD HOWE.
Connecticut western news., 1896-11-19
EST CURNw ALL.

Dr Livingston has been spending a week in Brooklyn, N. I.
 O. A. Miller has re-opened his hotel
 Geo. Hinchliff met with an accident while working in the shear shop last Saturday. He smashed his fingers bad ly. Dr Skiff was called to dress the wound.
 Frank Wood and wife returned from New York Saturday.
 The chapel Is undergoing general chapelcleaning. The carpet has been taken up and some changes have been made. We expect to have the new heater set so as to enjoy pleasant at mosphere at the service next Sunday.
 Miss Lilia Pierce has moved from Mrs R. N. Cochrane's to the hotel.
 Miss Lillie Wilson is visiting W. s. Powell.
Connecticut western news., 1896-11-19
McKinley's Popular Majority.

Very few presidents, although chosen by the electoral college, have had a popular majority. The New York Tribune" gives the following statistics showing how Mckinley is pre-eminent- ly the choice of the people.
 In 1880 Garfield had. majority of 3l1. 900 against him. in 1884 Cleveland had a majority of 3l7, ,0G0 against him, in 1888 all opponents together had a majority of 5O6, 900 over Harrison, and in 1892 all opponents together had a majority of 906,000 over Cleveland. But Mckinley comes in with magnifi- cent majority of 800. 900 or mere over all opponents. The influence of such 8 decision upon the future action of parties will be great.
Connecticut western news., 1896-11-19
CORN W ALL.

Miss Charlotte Clark has returned to Cornwall.
 MT and Mrs Frank Louks are visiting at Wm. Bennett's.
 Mrs James A. Bierce visited friends in town last week.
 Geo. Wilcox, of Amenia, N. I visit ed his brother, c. E Wilcox, over Sun- day
 Geo. Barton, of Kent, is boarding with Morgan Murphy.
 At an auction sale of the estate of Julia North, Whiting J, Wilcox purchased the house and lot for S260.
 The farmers are finishing up their work and getting ready to go into win. ter quarters and are waiting for that to- bacco buyer.
Connecticut western news., 1896-11-19
KENT.

Malaria is prevalent in the village and vicinity.
 Mrs J. F. Gibbs has been i'll with malarial trouble, but is improving.
 Mrs McDougall, who so seriously fractured her hip by falling in her room, has been taken to St. Luke's Hos- pital, New York city.
 J. Judd conducted service at St. An drew's church Sunday morning in ab- sence of Rev H. McDougall.
 Mrs E. J Iogersoll and her mother. Mrs R s, Chapin, are spending short time in New York.
 Mrs G. R. Bull and Mrs Mary Allen are visiting relatives in Norwalk.
 Mrs Fred Lane and son Clifford. of Wallingford, are in town for a short stay.
 An effort is being made among some of the young people to revive the whist club.
 I. is rumored that private social will be given at Gibbs Hall at an early date.
 The Good Templsrs held an open meeting at their lodge rooms Tuesday evening Nov. 10. Prof H. T. Bronson of this town was present and gave lec- ture on Phrenology and examined the heads of two or three of the audience. MT Bronson expects to give other lec- lures during the winter.
 Miss Mary Gibbs is visiting her brother at Bethel.
 Mir and Mrs Geo. Newton went to Waterbury Monday. having received news of the dangerous illness of their son Frank.
 Dr Cobb. of New York, Secretary oi Conel Church Building Society. pre- sented the subject from the Cong'l pull. pit last Sunday morning, Illustrating with number of views. At the En- deavor meeting in the evening. Rev H. Mudie gave an interesting report of the State c E. Convention at New London. which he attended as delegate.
 The death of Frank Newton occurred suddenly at his home in Waterbury, Monday Nov. Is, at p. m. from lock ed-isw, caused by stepping upon a rusty nail which pierced the boot and into the foot. The wound though pain ful was healing, and no danger appre- hended until day or two before his death. The sad news coming so sud denly causes deep sorrow to many hearts. MT Newton's home was in Kent until the past two or three years. and many friends mourn for him. The blow falls heavily upon his young wife, and upon the home circle where he was always loving sou and brother. The remains were brought here and funeral services attended at Cong'l church We'd nesday. Nov IS. conducted by Rev B. M. Wright, of Orange, Conn.