'L—_ LOCAL NEWS. i The Society of Colonial Dames held a meeting in New Haven yesterday and voted to subscribe $300 to the rehabili- tation of the Old Center Burying Ground in Hartford. . GovernoriCooke yesterday approved the‘requisitionof General L. A. Dickin- sOn, treasurer of the Soldiers’ Hospital Board, for $10,000 for current expenses at Fitch's Home, Noroton. Funeral director J. D. Jennings has changed his headquarters from Wall street to Main street. The change 'will result in greater convenience to all in- terested. The telephone call is 11—2. Builder William Kemp has been, awarded the COntract for the new club building at Cranbury, and will com- mence work on the same next Monday. The building will be 36x45 and one story. The cost will probably not be in excess of $1,500. Dr. Francis Lemuel Dickinson, one of the oldest physicians of Connecticut, died at hisresidence in clockville, Wednesday, at the advanced age of 80 years. Dr. Dickinson until a few years ago, when he retired, one of the lead- ing physicians of the state. Miss Annie C. Cotter died at her home on Main street at an early hour Thursday. The deceased had been a life long resident of Norwalk and had many friends who will be pained to learn of her demise. The funeral will probably be held next Sunday after- noon. The commencement exercises at Miss Baird’s Institute will begin on Sunday morning, when Rev. S. B. Pond will preach a baccalaureate sermon to the graduates. at St. Paul’s church. On Monday evening a French play and musical program will be given, on Tuesday afternoon at 3 o’clock, the class day ”exercises will take place and on Wednesday evening the commence- ment occurs, at which time Mr. Walter J. Hall of New York, will play two se- lections. . Thomas McCarty, employed at the Vorhis quarry in Greenwich was fatally injured Wednesday afternoon while at- tempting to draw a blast that had missed ‘fire. Several other workmen were seriously though not fatally injur- ed. There, were six pounds of powder in the hole and McCarty had a portion of it removed when the explosion took place. He was found in a; hole, yards away with both eyes blown out and his hand shattered and injured internally. Objections were made yesterday to the admission to probate of what pur- ported to be the last will and testament of the late Katherine Merritt on the ground that at the time the same was signed Mrs. Merritt was not in full en- joyment of her mental faculties. Evi- dence to that end was adduced and Judge Woodward rejected the docu- ment. By virtue of the will a sister of the deceased was made the sole legatee. -Members of the family were in full ac- tivities were brought to a close. cord with the rulings of the Judge. Mr. George Hazlett and Miss Kathe erine Burns were married Wednesday by Rev. Father Furlong. A reception was held at the bride’s home on VVil- ton avenue after the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Hazelt received many hand- some presents and‘ congratulations ga- lore. . It was a late hour when the fes- The happy couple will reside at the home of the bride, nicely furnished apartments having been prepared for their recep- tion. Manager I. M. Hoyt is now in full possession of the Sterling opera house in Derby, having made his contract with that city. Notwithstanding the opposition shown by the board of Al— dermen, Mr. Ho'yt proceeded to make arrangements for the next season’s at- tractions. Mr. Hoyt made no objec- tion to the increase of bond insisted'on and went to Derby with the additional surety which he filed with the proper officials and paying the $95.83 for the June rent completed the negotiations. William H. Turner came here from Merwinsville, last Wednesday. accom- panied by his wife and two children, one of them an infant. Thursday they were at the office of Attorney John J. Walsh and had a grievance. Mr. Turner claims through his attorney that he is a victim of y malicious prosecution. l” The story in simple is that Turner Was employed by Mr. B. Burchard and he claims that he was discharged with- out receiving the full amount of wages due him. He had his household belongings packed up and ready for shipment to Merwinsville, in fact got a railroad re- cept for the same. In the meantime Constable Charles Lynch placed an at- tachment on the furniture to cover a. claim for groceriesfurnished by F. D. Lawton & Co. The writ was issued at the instiga— tion of Attorney. George A. Honnecker, and the furniture was held, much to the surprise of the owners. There seems to be a question‘ as to the legality of the seizure, and it is not improbable that Mr. Turner will bring a suit for damages against the constable or his bondsman. In the language of Mr. Walsh “it was a. contemptible piece of business.” —-All the successful Merchants of this City Advertise in THE GAZETTE. THEY SAY. And Thousands Echo Their Sentiment. Who ‘9 The people. What the people say is true. You can bet your life on that. Who are the people ? We are the people. But we are not all of them. 0, no ! Not by any means. There are others. There are thousands of them. There are millions I Lots of them are in Norwalk. And they say— VVhat '3 . That California Catarrh Cure cures catarrh; that it stops hawking and spit- ting and the dropping into the throat; that it cures the stuffed up feeling an d all the other irritating symptoms. Here’s what one of them says, only one, but remember, there are others: Mrs. A. M. Bedford, 27 Stuart ave- nue, N orwalk, says: “ Several mem- bers of my family have used the Cali— fornia Catarrh Cure, which was ob- tained at Plaisted’s drug store, and we think that it is a fine medicine. I find it good to clear the head, and my daughter Grace, has found it is invalu- able in curing headaches, from which her as this has done. My husband has also used it for catarrh in the head and throat, and we are all willing to speak a good word for C. C. C., for we know it is good.” In cases of hay fever, C. C. C. gives instant relief, and used in season will entirely prevent the malady. Sold by all dealers, 500.; three times as much for $1. EAST ‘NERINALK. Dr. Robert Mullings is in New York city to-day. she has suffered for a long time, never i having found anything that benefitted ' Miss Mary Wood and Mrs. Elmer Hendricks wheeled to Bridgeport yes- terday, and are the guests of Mrs. Frances Emerson of that city. Arthur Ainsworth and Harry Roberts, two popular young wheelmen of this place, wheeled to New York this morning intending to return to- day. E. C. Johnson, the east-side hatter,is moving from the Washington street bridge to Binghamton, N. Y. The commencement exercises of the East Norwalk school were held last evening at the M. E. church. An ex- cellent program was rendered. 4AA‘ er NEW CANAAN. ing a dress of paint. Baptist ladies will hold a fair and supper in Raymond’s Hall, Thursday and Friday evenings. William E. Bond and family have re- turned to their Oenoke avenue resi- dence for the summer. John Edward Hersam and Miss Marguerite Louise Griebel were married Tuesday evening, in St. Alo- ysius-R. C. church. by Rev. T. J. Kel- ley. The church was handsomely dec- orated with flowers, and was .crowded with friends of the couple. The bride wore white organdie, trimmed with Irish Point lace and white moire ribbon, and carried a bouquet of lillies of the valley. Her tulle veil was caught up with lillies of the valley. The brides- maid, Miss Annie Jackson of Brooklyn, acousin of the bride, was dressed in white organdie, trimmed with white chiffon and moire ribbon. Her bouquet was of white roses. ' The best man was Morris Lahey, jr.,a cousin of the bride. The ushers were Clarence C. Fancher, John H. Sloan,“ Frank Kelley and Walter Barnes. J. H. MacDonald of Ansonia played the wedding march. A reception was held at the home of the bride’s parents from 7.30 to 11. A large number of handsome presents were displayed. Mr. Hersam is fore- Ean of the New Canaan Messenger. The couple are spending a week in Brooklyn, New York and vicinity. A ‘ V'r DARIENX The Methodist Ladies’ Aid Society is arranging for a musical entertain- ment. I The Musical Association has decided sentation of “Esther.” The committee of the Congregational church, who has charge of the selection of a new hymnal has been showered with sample copies. The decision now lies between two. The Congregational Ladies’ Mission- ary Society’s meeting to-morrow after- noon will be in charge of Mrs. A. E. Morfey and the subject will be “Mex- ico.” The Mission Circle meets next Monday afternoon. NOROTON. FA» barn belonging to Theodore Beebe was struck by lighting in the storm of Sunday evening. Several timbers and the weather-vane were displaced. ———————:‘0.0>—————-— Charles Scofield’s new boat attracts more than ordinary attention moored or “ hung up ”as it is under the corner drug store building. The motive power is odd in the fact that the propulsion is gained by turning twin cranks located in the center of the boat. “The prin- ciple is all right,” said an onlooker, “but I would much rather row.” The The Opera—house exterior is receiv- . WEExnx - NORWALK PCAZETWE. I THE EVENING GAZETTE CHECKER-BOARD BU siNESS - DIRECTORY. N ORWALK Fire IllSllI‘allBB to. In Successful Oper- ation Since 1860, No Outstanding Claims. Sales For, Rent- VALUABLES mm - IN Safe Deposit Vault OF THE NATIONAL BANK OF NORWALK, — , GAZETTE ADS. BRING . ' Coon RESULTS \‘ o 6. Ward Solleck, BEST Goons. TEAS and COFFEES 18 WALL ST. " Geo. W. Raymond, DEALER IN Staple and Fancy Groceries AND Provisions No.9MalnSt. Frank '1‘. Hyatt DENTIST, 8 West Avenue. NASH lVANSCUY —Dealers in— CBOCKEBY. CHINA AND Guss WARE. PLUMBING. STEAM AID GAS FITTING. Cor. Main & West ts 80. NORWALK. CT Edgar Buttery, N u rse ryman , NORWALK, CONN. Trees. Shrubs and Plants. Strawberry Plants 3. Specmlty. Brandy Wine, Rio and Marshel. 39 other Varieties. Office, 6 Water St. Nurs’ys. Bread River. I PIEL BROS’. Real German Lager, 0n draught; and 11] Bottles. -——'AT'—- BATGHFOBD’S, 443‘ Main Street. STORAEE ! Furniture or other articles taken in storage by the week, month or year at low rates. For terms up- ply to— S. B. W LSON _\Builder. 92 Wall St. Norwalk. Conn. ENTERPRISE Bottling Works,- 7 Wall Street. m: ms no man .EXPBESSLY FOB FAM- ILY USE. Mail orders receive prompt attention. mm &- zELurr, Fish, Clams, Oysters, Fruits and Vegetables. 69 Washington at... SOUTH N ORWALK. LOBSTERS CAUGHT OFF NORWALK ISLANDS. Leave your orders and have them delivered every Saturdav.a. m. EMBOSSING DONE AT THIS OFFICE. I FRED A. WALTER' MAKER OF AND DEALER IN HARNESS AND HORSE GOODS. Repamn of all kinds done at s ort notice Harnessmade tc or. der 9. specmlty. 31 JIIAIN E1. NORWALK. - - CONN. Chas. T. Leonard Wholesale and Retail Ell Dealer in Al, W000. IlllE STDIE All MASBIS’ BllllD- IIG MATERMLS MANUFACTURER or EMENT : I E Office and Yard. 33 to 43 Water Street. mum Carpenter . and Builder, SAWIIG AID PlAIIIG 76 Franklin Ave. , NORWALK. CONN. TRY wears SODA WATER 38 Wall St. PARLOR BAHBEB-i-SIIOP, E. S. LEOBOLD. 47 Main Street. Finishing. Norwalk. W. H. BYINGTON IHSURANUE. "Room I. Eazelle Building. Painting, Pa er Hanging. Ks. somin- mg and Hardwood 0. l. PlATT, 52 Wilton Avenue. Send for book con- taining samples. Conn. OF' Joli Prinlinz EVERY IESBIIIPTIII EXECUTED AT THE GAZETTE OFFICE ' on June 8 and 9 as the dates for the pre- . craft is natty, neat, nice and perhaps fast. ‘ Advertising is that Pavs The Successful Merchants in. Nor- walk all advertise in The GAZETTE. because it keeps them in touch with the entire purchasing community. NewYoi'andewalk High Line DAILY. .0 PROPELLERS (lily m NuwaI-k. Earle and Vulcan Will Leave Pier 23, E. R., N. Y. (Beekman St.). or NORWALK AND SOUTH NORWALK AT 5 ‘P. M. Leave South Norwalk Daily at6 P. M. Leave Norwalk Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 5 P. M. W 0U read this advertisement. ' If it had been yours and others had read it, how much good it might have done. Send in your adv- and we will do the rest. ”Rates. on application. SCHLEICHER & SON’S ’I lPl .AINIO e. other on the market. IT LEADS _ I when it comes 'to TONE. W FINISH, DURABILITII .. \" I i' ST carom), -.00Nu. RIGHTNESS IN PRCIE. There is simply no use comparing this piano With any I «Office and Factory, Pacific .Street.«~
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