Tc”? “my ... ,' I l: I? E. A} I1. I‘ l'. I: i. L, l’_ I . "-7.:— mm sash SOUTH @WALK. Branch Office of GAZETTE No. 12 North Maln Street The water at the Knob is 58. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wilder of High street yesterday. The work on the new St. Joseph’s church is progressing rapidly. The annual meeting of the Baptist church was held last evening. The case of Joseph Palankos vs.John “Tashencky is being tried in the Town Court this afternoon. Eureka Rebekah lodge met last even- ing in their rooms onjaWashington street. Mr. L. H. Nash has been granted-,1 two patents on improved gas engines. South Main street between the Wash- ingtOn street bridge and Haviland street, is in a deplorable condition and should be repaired. The members of the IV. C. T. U. took the 2:54 train to Noroton this afternoon where they will make their monthly visit to the Soldiers’ home. A musical program has been arranged .and a pleasant time for the old soldiers ex- pected. The Young Men’s Christian League held a sociable 1n Knudson’s hall last night. A large number of the league and their friends were in attendance. Music and recitations were features of the program and refreshments of cake and cream were served. ~Prof. M. S. Rosen, the well-known oculist Optician, can be consulted at his office in the parlor of the City Hotel, South Norwalk, Tuesdays, from 9 a. _m. to 8 pm. Eyes examined free. fa t} LDan Cavanagh was riding up VVash— inO‘ton street on his wheel yesterday wlTen suddenly his saddle post broke and the saddle fell in the street. Luckily Mr. Cavanagh was uninjured. The T. C. W. racing suits are very nattv and are attracting quite a little attention. The light blue won’t look quite as clean though, after they have been through their first road race. The Matinee Euchre club is meeting this afternoon with Mrs. Joseph J en- nings at her pleasant home on Fairfield avenue. The sloop D. B. Smith is at John H. Ferris’ upper wharf discharging a cargo of sand which has been brought from Long Island. TV. W. Davis, who is visiting rela- tives in East Norwalk, wheeled to . Greenwich and return yesterday morn- ing. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Nutting, who have been visiting with the latter’s father on Seymour Place, returned to their home in Brooklyn this morning. Merchants are warned from accept- ing any money orders from Belmore, Ohio, as a whole form of orders from number 2476 to 2600 have been stolen from that place. A er LOCAL AND OTHER NEWS. A census of St. Mary’s parish is being taken. ' George Bedient is critically ill at a Brooklyn hospital. The base ball contingent of the Cath- olic club will meet to-night. Leading members of the Norwalk bar are in Bridgeport to-day. There will be a regular meeting of the city council next Monday evening. , The Epworth League of the Metho- dist church held a meeting last even- ing. ~‘ Adaughter was born last night to Mr. and Mrs. P. Keating of Harriett street. Philipson & Brown are doing the plumbing work in two new houses at VVestport. The Naromake Gun club will hold a shoot at Gregory’s Point to-morrow afternoon. The commencement exercises of Col- onel Roberts’ school will take place on June 8th. The Arctics and Winnipauks will play ball at the Fair Grounds to-mor- row afternoon. Elder John H. Pope of Brooklyn, will preach in the Saint’s church in Broad Ri fer next Sunday. The condition of Water street might be materially improved by the placing thereon of the right material. William M. Bette is having the foundation laid for his proposed new house on Springwood avenue. ' The sewing school of St. Paul’s church will meet at the home of Mrs. George Lockwood to-morrow afternoon. An adjourned hearing in the matter of the Wall street widening is being held at the council rooms, this after- noon. The funeral of the late Miss Annie Cotter will take place to—morrow after- noon, Revs. S. B. ,Pond and Charles M; Selleck officiating. .\_ . . . s -WEEKI.~Y (NORWLAR - GAZETTE.- The trade in straw hats is not boom- ing. -—-Without exception the russet and vici black Ties at $2 are the finest; and $75 in gold free August 23, A. H. Hoyt & Son’s 3'! Wall street. jl-(it. Gilbert Scapello who is an inmate at the asylum for the deaf and dumb will, it is expected be home for a short vacation next week. Members of Buckingham Post, G. A. R. will visit Wilton next Sunday for the purpose of decorating with flowers the graves of deceased comrades. —Best butter 19c lb; 22 lbs. granula— ted sugar for $1: (5le. soda crackers, 25c: Magnolia milk, 70 can: flour 630 per bag. W. R. Bates, Cash Grocer, 47 Main street. Base ball nines from the Over River and Center schools will play a match game this afternoon. The last game between the two resulted in a tie. One of our local physicians wheeled down from Danbury yesterday and made fairly good time. He is in favor of the good roads which he failed to find. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Reid, formerly of this place, and late of Waterbury, are visiting friends in town, previous to their departure, on Saturday, for Glasgow, Scotland, which place they intend making their future home. EAST INORTNALK. A prayer and praise service was held in the East avenue M. E.’ church last night, conducted by the pastor. Frank L‘Hommedieu has been ap- pointed head usher for the Business Men’s Carnival to be held in Music hall next week. A special meeting of the East Nor- walk High school Alumni will be held at the school to-night at 7:30 o’clock. Henry Cockefur is again at home after a two years absence in Meriden. Miss Lottie Hosegood is visiting in Lynn, Mass. Rev. A. S. Gumbart of Boston, is visiting E. H. Gumbart on East avenue. The annual meeting of the East Nor- walk fire department will be held Mon- day evening, June 7. ‘v‘r Are lnspectmg. The selectmen, accompanied by Sup- erintendent Mansfield are inspecting the work done on the highway between this city and VVestport.“ It is thought that they will bring in a true bill that the road is altogether in a satisfactory condition. Reeder—Colyer. A very svveet and pretty wedding ceremony took place Wednesday even- ing at St. Thomas’ Chapel, New York, uniting Mr. Gilbert T. Reeder of that city to Miss Bertha, youngest daugh- ter of Mrs. Mary, and the late George Colyer, who were long time Norwalk residents on Union Park. The beauti- ful little church was profusely adorned with palms and flowers, and filled to its utmost capacity with congratulating friends. The marriage ceremony was performed by the Rector Rev. William H. Potts, assisted by Rev. Rowland Nichols of Grace church. Miss Colyer, -Was a member of the chapel’s surpliced choir and a general favorite in the church. Captain William Allen,deceased,wh0 in his day was not-able as one of Nor- walk’s sea-going ship masters, was the grandfather of the bride. company of Norwalk and other Con- necticut relatives and friends, weze present at the wedding and at the re- ception given by the bride’s mother at the conclusion of the church ceremo- nies. The happy pair sailed for South- ampton the next day, in the North Mouths of Some Animals.- The largest mouth, proportioned to the size of the animal, is that of the frog. The mouth of the leech is a pow- erful sucker. which will sustain many times its weight. The tongue of the toad and the frog is prehensile. By means of it these animals seize and hold their prey.’ The mouth of the lobster is small, and he must tear his food to pieces with his claws before he can devour it. The mouth of the octopus iinn the center of his body and is provided with abeak closely resembling that of a parrot. The teeth of fish, like the teeth of most ani- mals, are not fastened to the bone, but are held in sockets. Donor HOUSE GREGORY’S POINT. NOW OPEN FOR THE SEASUN 0F l897. SHORE OINNERS, . RHODE ISLAND GLAM BAKE. BATHING, BOATING, FISHING. Danger Sign}! for Drunkenncss. .- The As-hautees hold that drunken- ness forms no excuse for crime; but by way of preventing as far as possl~ ble any untoward results happening through intoxication, any one who feels that way disposed is under an obligation to streak his forehead with dashes of red paint. The danger sig- nal warns quiet people to keep clear of the decorated one—Philadelphia Ledger. Electric cars to Hotel, every twenty minutes. JOHN E. O’SULLIVAN, Manager. AT HOME. Don’t go out of town to ———_—.———— have your Awnings A large ; German Lloyd’s great ocean leviathan : Fridrich der Grosse. During the Queen’s Jubilee week,' they are to be the guests of a promi- nent London barrister, past whose oiiice the monster parade is to pass. They are to make a two months tour of Great Britain, France and Germany and return to this country in the early fall. PERSCTNAL horns. Mrs. Alfred Bowman is visiting her ‘ parents Mr. and Mrs. Horace VVigham of Elm street. Miss Alice Brundage of Hunting- Ridge, has been spending a few days with relatives in South Norwalk. Mr. Joseph Thomas, J r., of New York, was in town yesterday. Mrs. F. M. Rose Who has been visit- ing her parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Burr on Center avenue, will return home to-morrow, accompanied by Mrs. Burr. V 'A 7‘ The Problem Solved. “There is only one way to secure ac- curacy in our original service bureau,” said the Congressman. “That way is to compel the prophets to confine their observations entirely to last month’s weather.” He Iinprovrd It. Bobby (at the tabla)-—“Ma, chuck me a piece of bread.” . Mother (shocked)—-“Bebby, the way to ask for bread?” Bobby (gniitiiy)—“Clzuck me a piece “ail-22.652}, plexus.” ' '—Advertisr in THE GAZETTE. is that .....—-——_..__..—.._ _—_._........ . . .-.. made when you can get them right here at home just as cheap. If you want a canopy for a, party or a wed- ding, I will supply it at two hours’ notice. A letter or postal card will receive prompt at- tention. P. E. CALLAHAN, Awning Maker, 53 Cross St., Norwalk. GO TO F. J. Curtis & 00. FOR flanges, Blue Flame Oil Stoves, Baldwin Dry Air Refrigeralors, Tin and Sheet-Iron Work. Leaders, Gutters and Roofs' Repaired and Put On. M I, - _ I I ‘ Hennes man, Magic UII, the most wonderful medicine to-day, positively curing Calds, Sore Throat, Rhe umatism and all pain. Whollyfreefrom oily taste, pleasant to use either as an internal or external remedy. Get a. trial bottle and satisfy yourself of the great curative powers of RENNE’S MAGIC OIL c For Sick Headache, Biliousness and that miserable feeling, use Ilr. Herrick’s Liver Pills the old reliable and sure cure. ”Blue Serge ' Suits. '-For every, sort of use where," comfort ‘and'estyle are -» required, nothing takes their place, equally adapted for City or Country,-Sca-= . . r 1 side or Mountain. Both single “ _, $ 50. and double breasted, half or full lined—Our Leader 8 o— - _ Probably no Hous'ein New York carries so large B1 037016153 and so great a. variety of Bicycle and Golf Suits as we. Allstyles in Homespuns, Cheviots and Cassimeres, Brown Checks and Gray Cheviots, $5 ‘00- [12:22 $20531" 6011’ and Bicycle Stockings, 480., 730., 980., $1.23, $1.48. Fine W001 Sweaters, 980., $1.48, $1.98, $2.48. Leather Belts, 230., 350., 480., 590.”; ”730. Negligee Shirts, 480., 690., 980., $1.23, $1.48. 3 Stores, .66 ' . 279 BIOGUWGY, Chanifgrrs St. u , W“ ,_ - , 47 corllandlSI., than? 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Your cho'c ' of movements Elgin or WalthziI: Free for the a-Sklng' . TO OUR Nothing like If ever F BEE PATRONS. offered before. It Yours for a. few hours work. 2 beats hard times. w . V 9 W36 6 $100,000 will be expended to increase the circulation of “CREAM.” Our offers are genuine. Ex-Mayor E. F. HanSon is ,Mana er and TreaSurer 9f the company. References, People’s National Bank, 0 Belfast, or any Cmmeraal agency. Address Cream Publishing Co., Belfast, Maine. i) I I Luther M. [Wright CARRIAGE BUILDER AND DEALER, . IIIIIIIsoII Allll FRANKLIN smears, soIIIII IIoIIIIIALII. Agent for . Pierce, Rochester, Ames, Buffalo, Lena e Black Diamond BIGYGLES. from $37.50 to $100. noun ‘ POINT- Hotel and Grove Renovated. Special Attractions. Concert by full band, Monday. Smythe’s augmented orchestra will furnish music for dan- cing. 5' Shore dinners, clambakes, Athletic sports, and continuous perform ances in Auditorium. ' ‘ Electric cars at short intervals. _ . IIIIIII POINT IMPROVEMENT on. $100 FOR '1 $75! That is what I am doing, by selling $100 No. 7 Orient Wheels for $7 5. i Also selling $75 Saracens for $60 REPAIRING AND RENTING. A large assortment of first-class second-hand Wheels from $20 up. Prices Yours Until Dealh, H. A. SAUNDERS, Experl in Bicycles, l2 Norlh Main Street, Soulh Norwalk. Ramb1er Bicycles. Special lzReduction on STORMER BICYCLES Full Sized Stormers, $50 I 24 inch Stormers, » $35 26 inch Stormers, 40 | Ideal Bicycles reduced to 45 SPECIAL CASH RATES. THE .l. T. PBOWXT‘I’ GO. Katha L.ife"“"l.ll‘.‘fi... Made the Following Gains in the Year l896: Increase in Income, S I ,057,8 I 6.28. Increase in Assets, $ I 997,2 34,42. Increase in Surplus, . $l98,8l6,8l. Increase in New Life Business, $ I 598,668.00. Increase in Life Insurance in Force, $5.608,680.00. Increase in Accident Insurance in Force, $2 I ,735500 00 Increase in Accident Premiums, $ I 75,085.72—0r 62 per cent. Increase in N eW. Life Insurance Written in Connecticut $3 I 0,642.00. ’ Increase inItotal Life Insurance in Connecticut. $472.56 9.00. From lbelnoreased Surplus llIe usual increase of dividends lo polity-holderswillba paid in l891, making the Twenlv-Fiflh Regular Annual Increasuofllividends lo the insured, “and a record unparalleled in the history of life insurance. Notwithstanding the malarial increase of new business on which an expense in Life Insurance is chiefly incurred, the ratio of expense lo income on the Life busingss of this company, excluding the Accident business, is somowha Io Ier than last year, and is 23 per cenl. loss Ihan the average expense of the ten leading “purely mutual” oompanlos for the Year “395. Their figures for I’d96 have not been published. _ MORGAN G. ’ BULKELEY, Presidenl. J.C. WEBSTER, Vice-PreS. J- L. ENG .133. 500- HEW ST. JOHN, Actuary. C. E. GIL! ERT. Ass‘t. Sec. W. C. FAXON. Ass’t. Sec. Accident Department. (3. w. Buss-ELL M. D.. Med. Director JAMES CAMPBELL M.D.. 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