IIERE AND THERE. An Epitome mppenings of Interest to the Public. Garnered with Scissors and Pencil. Court Narruk elected officers last night. Leigh Whittaker is home from a for- eign shore. The President returned yesterday from his fishing trip. William Granger is doing some ar- tistic sign writing in town. / The University boat race comes off at Poughkeepsie to-day. The St. Mary’s parochial school closed today for the summer vacation. -A ladies’ or gentleman’s first-class bicycle will be given away to-morrow night at the Boston Store, Norwalk. The Central National bank has de- clared a dividend of 3 per cent. Rev. Father Matthew Traynor of Danbury, will sail for Europe, July 8. The Heptasopps will meet at their hall in the GAZETTE building to-night. —-Dinner and Toilet ware at reduced prices. at F. J. Curtis & Co’s. J. 25 4t William Adams has sold out his saloon business on Main street to W. C. Boner, of Brooklyn. Miss Sarah S. Clark of Chestnut street will spend the summer in Man' cheater Vermont. ——It will pay to take advantage of Comstock Bros. great _sale of Children’s suits, commencing Thursday, JJu2n4e425. I: Bishop Williams is ill at his home in Middletown and all his engagements have been cancelled. The American flag will play a promi- nent part in the closing exercises at the parochial school this afternoon. Several Norwalk grocerymen propose keeping their stores closed all day, a week from next Saturday. The North Carolina Democratic State Convention held at Raleigh yesterday declared for free silver. John Conley, the horse trainer has sold his gray horse ,“Walton Boy” to Daniel McCarthy of Centre avenue. Democratic Free-Silver leaders at Washington claim a two thirds majority for their faction at the Chicago conven- tion. The Regents of‘the New York State University have declined to lend the Revolutionary muster roll to the War Department. —Best new potatoes 250 per peck. ls3est creamery butter 19c per lb. N, Y. tore. One traiisient was given lodging at the Hotel Howard, last night. He was neatly dressed and clean, but was, as he said, in hard luck. Marion Arnold, son of Major General D. H. Vinton, U. S. A. died at his heme in Pomfret, Ct. on Wednesday. He is to be buried to-morrow. ‘ Charles Stewart representing the Chicago Dispatch is doing good work at the colored conference now being held at the Knight street church. Rev. C. M. Selleck is at Lewisboro to attend the funeral services of Miss Amelia C. Fayerweather, who is to be sepulchered there to-day. Miss Fayet- weather was a cousin of Mr. E. K. Lockwood and well known to many Norwalk people. Dr. Hitchcock of this city treated Andrew J. Quinlan of New Canaan for a serious injury received by being kicked bya horse yesterday. The na- ture of the injury was .such that the doctor recommended treatment at Bellevue hospital. Miss Nellie Hogan entertained a large party of her young friends at her home (on Main street, last evening. Guests were present from Stamford, Bridge- port and other places. Vocal and in- strumental music added to the pleasures of the evening. Refreshments were served. —20 lbs. best granulated sugar $1.00 Home cured shoulders reduced to Sc per lb. N. Y. Store. Charles 0. Half a. former tutor at the Col. Roberts’military school wasin town yesterday, shaking hands with the hundreds of friends he made during his stay in Norwalk. Mr. Hofi' now holdsalucrative position as a teacher in the higher department of a New York institute. " / Miss Katie Creagh of Danbury who for the past three weeks has been a guest of her cousin James M. Creagh of this city returned home to-day, accom- panied by Mr. Crea‘gh’s little son “Mar- tie” who expects to spend his vacation in that town which has been and always will be a good place to visit, , l .' . ,. -' f7} OA.M.E.CONFERENGE. Busy Workers Accomplishing Much Good; at the Meeting. Bishop Grant, who is presiding with ability and good humor at the New England Conference of the A. M. E. church now being held at the Knight street :church, is evidently a worker- He has presided over the meetings with quick perception, and by his keen wit has kept everybody in good humor. At the meeting yesterday afternoon Mayor Wheeler ,made an impromptu speech into which he interlarded with akindly welcome and a full apprecia- tion of the good being ac complished by the colored brethren, his regrets that the elements had not vouchsafed to Norwalk at this particular time a postponement of disagreeable weather. He thanked the conference for having invited him to address it and wished them God speed in the good work, in response to which there was a. fervent Ambn from all. At the afternoon session a vote of thanks was extended to the General Conference for having appointed Abram Grant to the First Episcopal district which includes Norwalk. The annual sermon was preached by Rev. I. Yemmens of Providence, and was greatly enjoyed. Bishop Grant in as happy and instructive talk pleased all present. Among other speakers, recognized as General officers were Revs. T. W. Hen- derson, II. F. Parks, C. T. Shafi‘er, H. T. Johnson and Prof. H. T. Keating, whose speeches were attentively lis- tened to and greatly appreciated. This morning routine business was transacted, the Bishop, however, in- sisting on each particular part of the same being fully finished before an- other part was taken up. It is believed that there will be some lively debates upon matters before the conference closes, but it is evident that whatever is done the Bishop will see to 'it that harmony will be the ultimation. The delegates are meeting with a warm reception here and when the con- ference closes will no doubt on return- ing say, “Oh what a fortunate thing it was that the conference met in’NOrwalk.’ Important business will come before the meeting this afternoon and to-mor- row. The appointments by the Bishop will be announced in these columns as soon as made. Rev. Mr. Sands at whose church the conference is being held is actively at work to promote the comfort of all, and is altogether the busiest man in N orwalk, not excepting the Bishop. CHARGES PREFERRED. Attorney Walsh of Danbury Ordered to Answer in September. As the Superior court was about to adjourn this afternoon, States Attorney Fessenden arose and said charges had been preferred by the Fairfield County Bar Grievance committee against At- torney Walsh, of Danbury, and in ac- cordance‘with the rules it became his duty to ask the court to set a time for a hearing on the charges. Mr. Fessenden said it was unneces- sary to read the charges, of which there were three. It would be necessary to examine numerous witnesses, and time should be given to arrange the hearing. Judge Hall said he would issue an order for the accused to appear and show cause why he should not be disbarred, the third Tuesday in September. He also ordered a notice served on the ac- cused within one week. ’ Barbers Take a Bite Last evening, Norwalk ‘ tonsorial artists in company with South Norwalk knights of the razor, enjoyed one of Landlord O’Sullivan’s shore dinners at Gregory’s Point. Sixteen representa- tives with keen as a razor appetites were present, and the way they lathered the clams, fish, salads, lobsters, horse- feet, etc, was a caution. Amber sham- poo was plentiful and the occasion was so surfeited with gastronomic delights it was decided to repeat at an early date, and all will anxiously await the next one. Were Disappointed. Selectman Selleck boarded a Tramway car in this city yesterday afternoon with the full expectancy of riding to Darien, but on reaching Five Mile River it was found that the connecting switch had not been set and he with members of the company returned home somewhat disappointed. He expects to try the same trip over again when it is prom- ised the connecting link will be in proper readiness for a completion ‘of the run. ‘0. Ten Cent Tea. The ten cent tea given by the ladies of the Woman’s Exchange, from 4 to 6 o’clock last evening, was a most suc- cessful and enjoyable affair. The rooms and tables were handsomely decorated with choice flowers and those who at- tended were delightfully entertained. The exhibition of embroideries and stamped linens by Mrs. C. H. Ott, of New York, were very fine, and a num- ber of fancy articles were disposed of. _—~Special sale of children’s suite at a discount of 33% per cent. commencing Thursday J one 25; continuing for five days. Comstock Bros. This sale applies to the Norwalk store ' WEEKLY .aooswx‘ou SOUTH NORWALK. ' The South Norwalk Office of the Gazette is at the Store of New- man & Plnney. No. 12 North Main Street, where Advertisements and orders for Job Printing, as well as Items of News. can be left with Homer M. Byington, Manager. O. D. Newman, of Newman & Pin- ney’s wall paper store, spent yesterday in Hartford. ‘ A. R. Tyler, of the post office, is tak- ing a vacation to-day and substitute E. W. Clark is taking his place. Humboldt Lodge. Sons of Hermann, held their regular meeting last night and elected oflicers for the ensuing six months. Ben. F. Andrews, of West avenue, is expected home from Wesleyan Univer- sity to-day to spend the summer vaca- ton with his parents. The Board of Directors, of the Pub- lic Library, will hold their regular monthly meeting in the Library rooms, on Washington street this evening at eight o’clock. Congressman E. J. Bill will deliver an address at the grand ratification meeting of the Young Men’s Republi- can club to be held in Arion Hall next Monday evening. . Quite a number of the members of Eureka Lodge, Daughters of Rebekah, visited Charity Lodge, of Bridgeport, last night despite the inclement weather. They were entertained hand- comely. Sherman Council, Royal Arcanum, held their regular semi-monthly meeting in their hall over Hoyt’s Theatre last night. They initiated Herman C. Mon- sell with all due honors. The new ritual was used for the first time and all declared themselves as much pleased will]. it. The Board of Directors, of the Twin City Wheelmen, will hold a meeting in the club rooms on Washington street this evening at eight o’clock. The mat- ter of forming a racing team and the remitting of the dues of the members of the team will be brought up and act-3 ed upon. Chris Michel, of the Washington street bridge, expects to begin to build his new house on the Bridge about the 4th of July. All of the bids have not as yet come in and he expects to award the contract on the 1st of July. The spiles for the foundation have already been placed in position. Miss Alm‘a Anderson, of Taylor ave- nue, gave her mother a surprise party last night. A large number of friends were present and all enjoyed the even- ing’s pleasures. Professor Shepherd furnished music for dancing, which was kept up until a late hour this morning. About midnight a collation was served. A peddler’s horse ran away yester-‘ day afternoon under the Washington street bridge. He ran down Washing- ton street, and across the draw-bridge, where he ran into one of Marvims coal carts. The shafts of both wagons were broken. The horse was scared by the trains passing over his head. Captain Rowland and the crew of the oyster boat, Medea, picked up a life boat in the sound yesterday. In secur- ing the boat one of the crew named Clarence, came near losing his life. The boat which was picked up bore the name of Addie W. and is now on board the Medea waiting for an owner to call for it. ”Jack” Dunleavy who has returned to this city to spend the summer vaca- tion with his parents, looks very fine indeed. He is now a full-fledged ball player having played all of the season with the Friends college nine, of Provi- dence, R. I. The team has been very successful, defeating some of the crack “Prep” schools of New England. The Barbers Union had a shore din- ner at Gregory’s Point last night, which was prepared for them by genial Land- lord O’Sullivan. The members all speak very higely of it and declare that if they hold another supper they will surely go to Gregory’s Point. Presi- dent Slattery of the Union made a few remarks as did several of the members. The time was mostly given to merry- making and it was a happy crowd that returned to this city about 10 o’clock. l Water; at the Knob 58°. Mr. John Osborne, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence, and the Misses Lawrence, all of Danbury, arrived at Bell Island to- day to spend a week at the Bagg cot- tage. _ . The Governing Committee of the Norwalk Yacht club held a meeting at the home of vice-commodore A. E. Chasmer on Washington street last night. No important business was transacted and all enjoyed a social eveo ning discussing different matters per. taining to the club. The amusement for the 4th of July will be arranged b the regatta committee. - Additional Hih'e and There. Mr. Charles E. Church, of the West- port road, has returned from a several weeks’ visit in Boston. Robert F. Adams proposes to soon start out on the road as advance agent for the “Old Hermitage.” Court Narruk last night voted to give an excursion to Pleasure Beach on July 15th, on the steamer Isabel. Mrs. Maria M. Faber wife of Fred- erick Faber died at her home in Cran- bury, last night, aged 63 years and 11 months. WESTPORT. Mayor Arthur C. Wheeler and ex- Mayor James T. Hubbell of Norwalk, District Deputy A. N. Hallock- of Bethel, and Dr. Mansfield of George- town, were among those who witnessed the conferring of the third degree at Temple Lodge, A. F. & A. M. last night. Brother Hallock’s visit was an official one. A banquet followed the work. At the graduation of the class of ’96, Staples’ High school in the Assembly hall, yesterday afternoon at 2 o’clock, every seat was occupied. The hall and platform were most tastefully decorated and the success of the exercises reflects greately to the credit of the principal, H.,S. Pratt, as well as to the pupils. The program was as follows: Prayer, song of greeting, music, salutatory, Thomas D. Adams; oration, “Who shallour next president be?” an out- line showing the probabilities that the man will be the St. Louis nominee, Stephen R. Waterbury; reading, “Class History,” Robert H. Hubbell; essay, “Past vs. Present,” Miss Lulu B. Tay- lor;'miisic; reading, “Class Prophecy,” Miss Bessie H. Birge; oration, “Great Leaders,” George S. Waterbury; essay, “Ambition in Women,” Miss Susie C. Gorham; essay, “Charlotte Corday,” Miss Edith Warren; oration, “College Athletics,” William M. Cummisky; valedictory, Miss Minnie M. Sherwood; singing, ""raduates’ Farewell,” senior class; awarding diplomas by President Horace Staples, founder of the school, who is now in his 95th year; presenta- tion of certificates, Principal H. S. att; address to the graduates, Rev. G. W. Barhydt. The class of ’96 has eleven members. The class reception last evening at National hall was a bril- liant affair. .v Detainedwlfi‘n‘ Taking Pictures. HAVANA, June 26.—A man named Ji- manez, said to be aVenezuelan and a com- panion of Thomas R. Dawley, the Ameri- can artist, who was recently arrested and subsequently released, has been detained on the charge of taking photographs of the defenses composing the military line across the province of Pinar del Rio. Sir Leonard Tllley Dead. ST. JOHN, N. B., June 26.——Sir Leonard Tilley, err-lieutenant governor of New Brunswick and at one time minister of finance in the Dominion government, died today of blood poisoning resulting from an injury to his foot received a week ago.‘ He was 78 years Old. ‘ One Day's Government Receipts. 3 WASHINGTON, J une 26.—-National bank notes received for redemption today, S426,-j 450; government receipts from internal revenue, $468,778; customs, $451,462; mis-‘ cellaneous, $25,838. - I FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS Fireworks are like everything else, there are different grades and qualties. THE BEST ARE THE CHEAPEST. All fresh this year. Crackers. Firecrackers in all sizes. 5,000 Packs A—No. 1 Golden Chop Roman Candles, Sky Rockets, Paper Caps, Cap Pistols, Etc. A Full Line of Fireworks, Wholesale and Retail. PRICES THE LOWEST. 5 MAIN STREET, JOHN T. HAYES, z"(Sinz'i'rrf'rTn. NORWALK, CON-N.l 9 WEED DIVORCE--Continuéd. denied that he had ever talked with Mrs. Gardiner about his wife’s conduct. While Mr. Weed was being cross-ex- amined by Attorney Warner, his wife, who" had been an attentive listener, fainted and had to be taken from the court-room by her mother and Mrs. Scofield. The evidence was closed with the medical testimony of Drs; Geib and Hurlbutt of Stamford. 00. D. A. 8. Picnic. Mary Wooster Lodge, of Danbury, Daughters of the American Revolution are. holding a picnic at Putnam Park, to-day. Members of the Norwalk Chapter are present, including Mrs. '1‘. K. Noble, regent. Mrs. Noble will respond to one of the several toasts to be ofi'ered. Rain has no terrors for the D. A. R.’s and aside from that, since this item was in type, it has cleared ofi‘ *b————-——- Knows His Book. “Fake journalism” is etting a vigor- ous airing these days. he newspaper fakir is the vermiform appendix of journalism, and must be “eradicated.” --News. All of which shows B’r. Rodemeyer to be thoroughly well up in his lessons of journalistic surgery. . - —Subsci-ibe for THE GAZETTE. ion 8.4.]: E. 0R SALE—Benedict. Norwalk, newsdeal- or. is selling an excellent Fountain Pen and Holder for 25c. Call and see it. il2tf OR. SALE—About sixty feet of. wrought iron Area Grating. Apply at this office. NOTICE. Y WIFE having left my bed and board, without just cause or provi- cation, I hereby forbid all persons trusting her on my account. j25-3t ARTHUR D. FERRIS. J une 16th, A. D.. 1896. state ofGnonoa A. SCOFIELD, late of Nor- walk. in said District deceased. _ . The Court of Probate for the District of Norwalk hath limited and allowed. Six months from the date hereof for the Creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts properly attested, Within said time, Will be de- barred a recovery. All (persons indebted to said Estar- are requests to make immediate payment 1 J HOMER MERRILL. - Executor. _ NOTICE. ciTTTiixESI NOTICE is hereby given to all per- sons liable to pay taxes to the City of Norwalk, in the County of Fairfield and State of Connecticut, that the undersigned, Collector of Taxes for said City, on the list of 1896, has re- ceivedawarrant from the Mayor for the collection of the tax laid by said City, March 2, 1396, on the ratable es- tate liable to taxation therein; that Said Tax is Payable July Isl, And that he will be present at the Council Room in the Fairfield County National Bank Building, every week day from 9 a. m. to 12 m., and from 2 to 5 p. m. from July 1, 1896 until Sep- tember 1, 1896. Saturday evenings from 7 to 9 o’clock. Also, that upon all of said taxes re- maining unpaid after the 1st day of August, 1896, interest at the rate of nine (9) per cent. per annum will be charged from the 1st day of July, 1896, until the same is paid. ADDISON A. Burrs, Collector of City Taxes, List of 1896. NOTICE. QISTRICT of Norwalk. ss. Probate Court ANNUAL MEETING. The Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of the Norwalk Fire Insurance Company will be held at the office of the Company, in Norwalk. Conn., at. :0 o’clock, A. an. on the first day of - July, 1896, for the election of Directors and for the transaction of such other business as may come before said meeting. F. E. SHAW, Secretary. _ GEO. R. Cownss, Resident Sec 5; THE NORWALK SAVINGS SOCIETY. Nonwanx. J UNE 11, 1896. Interest at the rate of four (4) per cent per annum, for the current six months, will be credited to depositors J 1113 1, 1896. and paid to them on and after July 10. Per order of Board of Directors. GEO. E. MILLER Treas. GENTIIAI. NATIONAL BANK. Nonwamr, Como. J use 26, 1896. ' The Directors of this Bank have this day declared a semi-annual dividend of three per cent.'payalgle July 1. 1896. WM. A. CURTIS. Cashier. MRS. MEAD’S SCHOOL WILL RE-OPEN SEPTENBER 29, I896. ' ALL APPLICATIONS For Admission should be made at Hill- side at an,ear1y day. j26w I . . ‘priCes? There’s more. SRIDGEPORT, Th@ 0 o o o ' l). M. [Read @om’painy. IN , ‘ MANY ’ RESPEGTS Our Silk and Dress Goods depart- partment has no equal. The mate- rials and designs are more varied and numerous: individual tastes are easily gratified; personally thought- out ideas can be matched with suit- able patterns and effects. The whole assortment is one grand sweet song of lovely qualities, colorings and beau- tiful impressions; no uncertainty re- garding the fashion, the taste, the crowning finish. Nor the low prices which make it possible to buy. Q There's a rapidly growing interest in our’summer suits—thin ones. Style, beauty and comfort that bring refreshing thoughts .these days; and better yet, reasonable prices, low prices. :0 Remember those big heaps of Muslin Underwear? Remember the And more than likely these will go as fast as the others did. Although the I prices were little enough, we prided ourselves more on the quality and the way they were made than anything else; you don't often find them so good at such low figures. Prices have brought Japanese Rugs down to where everyone can buy if they choose to. A good many" do. More will. Onandoff Dress Shields, self-ad- justing and washable; just the thing for shirt waists. Mending Silk, 5c. spool; stockings darned with this silk are twice as soft and less bunchy than any other way. ' “ Plackets,” a new arrangement for closing the pocket-hole in one's dress—10c. each. Fresh lot of those 36in. Whalebones, ISO—running bet- ter than ever. Sponge bags, 19,22, and 25¢. each. ' Bathing Caps—oil silk ones re- duced from 30c. down to 10¢, each. Rubber Bathing Caps, 15, 25 and 50 cents. Toilet Combs, in celluloid. rubber, aluminum, horn and ivory. “ Keepclean ” I-lair Brushes, 45 and 75 cents—depends upon the size. Combination toilet and hairpin Cab- inets, 5 and 10 cents. Any shade or style Dress Lining you want. Leather Skirt Facing, 8.2m. a yard. More little things at little prices around the Notion, Toilet and 75-ireli'y departments than anywhere x, ‘—.A .- l._..--- C‘ ' =7. LJJT;
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