,4» ‘ ‘r-e‘lvfmlbb . a,“ .. . __ use . we KLY+N0RWALKFGAzErra COUNCIL MEETINGS. The midsummer and regular August meeting of the Norwalk city council was heldMonday evening,theMayor and full board including the clerk being present. The usual routine of business at the opening of the meeting was gone through with which included the pay- ment of bills aggregating something like $4,000, or more explicitly $3,874.74. A report from the Librarian was re- ceived in which the number of visits at the library was reported as 3,800, with a large number of books as loaned. Chief of Police Bradley reported eleven arrests for July, with a detailed lists of the sex, crimes and disposition made of those arrested. Attorney Gregory spoke in favor of the granting of a petition from the Westport and Saugatuck railway com- pany, asking for a layout on Morgan avenue and over other property within the city environments. Mr. Gregory stated that the company asked for as early a hearing of the pe- titioners as possible, and said the com- pany would like to commence work on the proposed extension at the earliest date the council could fix upon. Aftc: some discussion as to the plac- ing of poles, etc., it was voted that a public hearing be held on the matter at the council rooms on the evening of September 6th, between the hours of 6 and 70’clock. andthe clerk was direct- ed to give public notice of such hear- mg. The question of the abatement of the taxes of M 1'“. Julia Dudley, of Merwin street, on the ground that Mrs. Dud- ley was a soldiers’ widow provoked considerable discussion in which it was shown that the property was jointly owned by mother and daughter. It also appeared that the assessors had failed to make the usual rebate allowed to soldiers’ widows. The matter was re- ferred to the corporation counsel for action, it being thought that the Coun- sel was not vested with the power to take any decided action. Councilman Smith reported that the Tramway company had signified their willingness and intent to place certain portions of their line within the city limits in repair satisfactory to the city, VVestport avenue and Wall streets be- ing more particularly referred to. The matter of Street sprinkling of ~the city streets by the Street Railway company next received attention, but seemingly there will nothing be done in the matter this season. Councilman Kent reported the well known fact that the police force was now occupying their new quarters, and that progress was being made in refer- ence to the placing in position the cells or cages. Councilman Tristram presented a matter which'just at this time is of im- portance to the public. He remarked on the Library, and said that probably nine out of ten of the people did not fully understand the whys and where~ fores of the establishment of the li- brary or its acceptance by the city, and thought that it might be wise that the library committee make a report up to date and have the same printed and fully circulated in the city, this to com- bine a full account of the expenditures, expenses, etc. His idea was. to have the same published in the local papers. Councilman Boyer thought the state- ment previously made was clear enough. Councilman Smith said that he was in- formed that the sum of $2,400 had been expended for the first year on the li- brary, or rather up to March 1st, and had been advised that about $900 had since been spent. He was inclined to the belief that as a rule the citizens did not appreciate the fact that they had at a city meeting voted to accept the library and make it a city institu- tion. Councilman Kent stated that “all sorts of stories” were in circulation about the library, the inference being that the city had accepted an elephant for which they were paying dearly for its keep. He thought that a full report might help set matters right. Councilman Boyer remarked in effect that perhaps it was not known that the heater in connection with the .library was given the city. Councilman Hill said that it was the. impression among some taxpayers that the Council was withholding or keep- ing from the public matters pertaining to the library. Councilman Smith thought it a good idea to show the public that there had been no wrong-doing hn the part of the Council. Mayor Wheeler ventured the remark that so far as he knew the Council had done nothing that they were not will- ‘ ing to disclose to the public. After some further discussion it was voted that the library committee make and cause to be published, a report of the condition, financial and otherwise, of the city library. . Councilman Boyer was instructed to sign necessary contracts for bids for ,the paving of Wall street. Thef'Sunday closing matter was then opened by the introduction of a “cen- si1s” made by Chief Bradley. According to his report there were on Sunday, August lst, open and doing business in the city hf Norwalk, four drug-stores, seven barber-shops, five fruit dealers, five cigar dealers, one ice cream pedler, one dealer, three livery stables and several boot-blacks. Mayor Wheeler said in substance that he saw no reason why the Council should take action in the matter; per- haps it ought to pass an ordinance af- fecting the same, but he did not think it proper for the board to take any ac- tion as to the closing of the places com- plained of. There were a few interested parties in the lobby but the only one who vouchsafed anything was Druggist Riggs and his remarks were very brief. Among those in the lobby were Drug- Sist McDonald of South Norwalk, who incidentally remarked we are all law abiding citizens dowu our way. The matter was finally referred to the Mayor and Corporation counsel, they to report at the September meet- ing of the council. The chairman of the different com- mittees were authorized to order bills paid in their several departments. The chairman of the highway com- mittee reported progress in the way of repaving Wall street. Corporation Counsel Lockwood offi- cially annouced that judgment had been rendered by the Supreme court in favor of the city in reference to the appeal as to. the double tracking of Main street by the Street Railway com- pany, and expressed the belief that the matter could be amicably settled. He incidentally remarked that quite a number had already paid their assess- ments. This apparently pleased all, least- wise they entertained a motion to ad- journ, and will not meet again until the first Monday in next month. A regular meeting of the city coun- cil of South Norwalk was held Monday evening. Matters relative to sewers were dis- cussed, and evils reported ordered taken care of. In the election of Assessors, F. A. Tolles and J. R. Raymond were elect- ed. The board of relief election fell to Matthew Corbett and John McMahon, and the board of health was filled by the election of Doctors Allen and Bean and Councilman Kendall. Matters of minor importance receiv- ed the attention of the board, after which the meeting adjourned. ____,_._._‘ - ‘— __.____ _ EASTN ORWALK. Miss May, the daughter of William G. Le Count is ill with the mumps at her home on East avenue. Mrs. W. C. Thomas was called to New Haven on account of the severe illness of her mother, Mrs. H. E. Glad- ding. Miss Florence Coleman of Providence, R. I., who has been the guest of Mrs. Theodore Coleman of St. John avenue has returned home. Misses Bertha Kirkwood and Anna Lake of Danbury, are visiting Miss Bessie Ryder. ' Samuel Benedict and wife of Wilton, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bates, of East avenue. Miss Annie Loth of Bridgeport who has been visiting Miss Edna Ainsworth, on Cottage avenue, has returned to her home: Mrs. C. H. Godfrey and daughter of Rowaytou, spent Sunday with Mrs. C. L. Ainsworth of Cottage avenue. The sacrament of baptism was admin- istered at Seaside place Sunday morn- ing, Harry Roberts and Frederick Ray- mond being immersed. Nearly all the probationers were received into full membership, after which two were baptized by sprinkling. In the even- ing the pastor spoke to the class taking for his subject,“ A Light to the World.” Mrs. Sylvester Selleck, who has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. John L’Hommedieu and daughter Ethel, will return to her home in Bellport, L. I., Miss Maud Finch of First avenue will go with them to make a short visit. Mrs. W. C. Thomas has returned home from New Haven, where she has been caring for her mother who has been seriously ill. The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alva Longstreet who has been ill at her home on Cottage avenue is some- what better. George Golden of South Norwalk while riding along Riverside avenue, ran intoahydrant. He was not seri- ously injured, Rev. Mr. Ellis is visiting Elder F. S. Ainsworth of East avenue. DARIEN. Rev. S. J. Austin and wife will take a two weeks’ vacation trip to the Adiron- dacks, leaving Tuesday, August 10. During Mr. Austin’s absence Prof. Walker of Amherst College will occupy the pulpit. Rev. Dr. Walker and wife of Am- herst are in Darien spending the month with relatives. Their son, Claude Walker, is said to be the youngest man to receive the degree of Ph. D., obtaining it when twenty-two years of age at Yale, where he took a post-graduate course of three years after graduating at Amherst. He is now an instructor at Yale. ' LOCAL NEWS. James E. Lockwood, a resident of Racine, Wis, for over fifty years. died suddenly of apoplexy on Monday even- ing, July 26, last, aged 79 years. . Deceased was born in Norwalk, August 26, 1818, and was a' nephew of the late Edwin Lockwood. Word has been received from J o- seph Reisterer who suddenly left town a few months since, on account of his inability to make good certain funds that had been intrusted to his keeping. He will, it is understood return provid- ed that he is not prosecuted by those in interest, and will do his best to liquidate all claims now held against him. Mrs. Sue Phillips Brown of Owens- boro, Ky., was married Monday after- noon to John Tweedy of Danbury, at Calvary Baptist church in New York city. The groom is the popular ex- postmaster of Danbury, and the bride was one of the women commissioners to the World’s fair at Chicago. took an active part in the Commercial Travelers’ fair, held here not long ago. Mr. and Mrs. Tweedy will spend their honeymoon at Saratoga and Nantucket, and will make Danbury their home. The second of a series of six shoots between the Bridgeportiand N aromake Gun clubs was held on the grounds of the Bridgeport club Saturday after- noon. The teams were composed of 10 men on a side, each man shooting at 25 targets unknown angles. The Bridgeport club was victorious by a score of 176 to 159. Following are the individual scores: BRIDGEPORT S. NORWALK Miller ............ 13 Drake ........ 13 Beers ............. 20 Capron ....... 23 Blakeslee. . . . . . . ..22 Hendrie ...... 21 Tuck .............. 23 Gehrmann.. .. 16 King .............. 17 L. Craufurd.. 16 Keeler ............ 19 R. Craufurd.. 17 Fruit ............. 16 Sturgis ....... 7 Baker ............ 16 Sanford ....... 19 Thomas ........... 19 Lewis ......... 16 How'e ............. 11 Cram ......... 11 176 159 The residence of Mrs. Horace Peck, a widow who lives in North Stamford, was entered by burglars early Sunday morning and a gold watch and jewelry were taken. A quantity of silverware and some other articles which the burglars had gathered together were left, as the burglars were frightenew away. Mrs. Peck returned Saturday even- ing from a week’s visit in New York and not wishing to be alone in the house all night stayed at a neighbor’s Between 4 and 5 o’clock she returned to her home and when she entered she found everything in disorder. Consid- erable of her clothing was on the floor and nearby was all her silverware and other articles. She-was about to go up- stairs whenshe heard a man cough and the presence of the burglars in the house so frightened her that she at once ran out and gave the alarm. When she returned with assistance, the burg- lars had fled without taking any of the articles which they had gathered on the floor. Later investigation revealed the loss of the watch and jewelry. The burglars while in the house helped themselves to canned goods and other articles and then continued their repast on the road as was evident from the fragments that were scattered along. The men are thought to belong to a gang of thieves who have head- quarters in the woods nearby. En- trance was gained by removing a pane 0 glass from a rear window and after- wards the glass was replaced and mud used for putty. C. Edward Lyon, aged 32, teller in the Danbury Savings bank, was instant- ly killed last night while riding a bi- cycle, by being run into by a horse. The victim of the accident with his twin brother G. Fred Lyon, were rid- ing on a tandem on the “Sugar Hollow” road, on the outskirts of the city and were returning home. ' They met a team in which was Mrs. Goetler and her two daughters of San- ford’s Station, going in an opposite di- rection and as the bicyclists attempted to cross the road the horse suddenly reared, then shied, and collided with the wheelmen. They were thrown to the ground and Edward, who was on the rear seat, was stepped on by the horse and the calk of- the shoe struck him on the forehead over the left eye and penetrated to the brain killing him instantly. The other brother was also severely cut about the body and badly bruised. The occupants of the carriage were greatly confused but they drove away without being aware of the fatality. \ It was sometime before the surviving brother could realize the extent of the accident, and when he ascertained that his brother was dead he was almost overcome. Storekeepers and others who trans- act business on Sunday next contrary to the law made and provided for the proper observance of the day will do so at the risk of being cited to appear in the Town Court. The law was put in force at South Norwalk last Sunday. In this city the stores, barber shops, etc. were open as usual. Naturally the store-keepers at South Norwalk demurred to such a dis- She ' the law applied to South Norwalk it had equal application in'Norwalk. It is not learned that the “offenders” have been specially warned, but this is not absolutely necessary. ' Mr. Ferris recognizes the fact that it is wrong to debar the storekeepers of one section of the town privileges that those of another section are allowed. Of course there will be a no small amount of grumbling, and perhaps it were righteous grumbling, but the law is on the statute books, and as stated by Mr. Ferris it will be enforced. Ex-representative R. H. Rowan is laid up with a very sore head to-day. An Adams Express company wagon driven by “Larry” Smelledge was com- ing up South Main street, when Mr. Rowan who is a novice in bicycle rid- ing, swung out of Concord street on his wheel with the self possession of an ex- pert rider. Smelledge saw him and tried to keep out of his way it being evident that the rider was not under full control of the wheel, but to no purpose as the rider dashed headforemost into one of the rear wheels of the express wagon, which had by this time come nearly to a standstill. The driver jumped from his wagon who was mixed up with his bicycle and lay in a helpless condition on the street the blood flowing from an ugly wound on his head. ‘ A wagon driven by a young man named Cuneo came along at this junc- ture and Mr. Rowan was assisted into the same and taken home. In the meantime Doctor Burnell had been summoned and made an examina- tion of Mr. Rowan’s injuries." He found an ugly gash on his head ex- tending from near his nose up and over his forehead to the back of his head, which required fourteen stitches to close. ‘vVhile the wound was being dressed Mr. Rowan facetiously remarked, “My head seems to be swelling, but you can tell the boys that I will be up to see them to-morrow if I can find a hat large enough to fit me.” His condition this morning is report- en as being good, and a neighbor was of the opinion that he would be out to- day for a “ chat with the boys. ” It is not however believed that he will ride his bicycle for several days to come. N o blame is assigned to the driver of the express wagon, who it is believed did all within his power to avert the accident. It is about a year ago that Mr. Row- an met with an accident by being thrown from a carriage which kept him housed for several days. The lawn fete of the Norwalk Catho- lic club took place at the club house grounds Tuesday evening,was without exception the finest and most enjoyable entertainment ever given in the town. The club house and grounds were beautifully decorated and thousands of Chinese lanterns illuminated the scene which with the toilet of the ladies fur- nished a scene long to be remembered by those who attended. The extensive grounds surround- ing the club house were dotted here and there with stands and tables at which refreshing ice cream and cool drinks were served, while at the rear a wheel of fortune attracted the attention of numbers of both sexes. In the center a large pagoda hand- somely decorated was erected, and from the apex Chinese lanterns were strung upon wires leading in innumer- able directions. At the rear of the grounds the City of Norwalk band, Arthur Macdonald, leader, was stationed and discoursed choice selections during the entire evening. In the club house the Twin City Mandolin club, J. J. Powell, leader, furnished the sweetest of music for the number-less dances. The scene presented upon entering the grounds resembled a fairy land in reality, and the visitors, fully a thous- and, were most enjoyably entertained by the following program: 8 p. m. Concert by the City of Nor- walk band and inspection of the club house. . _ 8:15. Selections by the Twm City Mandolin club. 8:30. Dancing in the club house. 8:45. Music by the band and re- freshments. 9:00. Selections by Quartette. 9:15. Selections by Mandolin club. 9:30. Music by band. 9:45. Peanuts and Popped Corn. 10:00. Male Quartette. 10:15. Music by band. 10:30. Balloon Ascension. 11:00. Illuminating Waltz. 11:30. Good-night by band. One of the jolliest of dames was Aunt Lydia from Huckleberry Center, who entertained her hearers with quaint re- marks, and who picked out from the crowd, many business and legal men to whom she sold her mysterious wares in rapid succession. Very few, if any, escaped her eagle eye and her receipts must have been quite large. The balloon ascension by Prof. N emo, like everything else, wasasuccess also, and as the mammoth structure rose in the air and sailed away to the cast, it was followed by thousands of eyes. The ladies assisting as far as could be learned were as follows: First ice cream table, Mrs. Thomas Varson, Mrs. P.-E. Callahan, Miss Annie Shee- tinction, they rightly claiming that if _ han, Miss Bridget McCarthy, Miss and ran to the assistance of Mr. Rowan , Sadie Powell, Miss Sarah Farrell, Miss Lizzie Blake; second table, Mrs. B. C. Feeney, Mrs. J. H. Manning, Miss An- nie Feeney, Miss Kate Manning, Miss Sarah Connors, Miss Mary Powell, Miss Katherine Cavanagh; peanut and candy stand, MiSs Mary Brennan, Miss Nellie Sheehan; pagoda, Miss Mary McGowan, Miss Julia Claven, Miss Margaret Farrell; flower girls, Miss Annie Murphy, Miss Mamie Murphy, Miss Nellie Hickey. The identity'of the ydung lady who impersonated Aunt Lydia was not dis- covered, but it is surmised that Miss Mary Finnegan represented the Huck- leberry Center dame. Messrs. John Clune and W. E. Sheehan made a suc- cess of the African dodger, while the wheel of fortune was looked after by Messrs. J. P. Sheehan, H. Malone and J. J. Cavanagh. There were a number of clergyman present among whom were, Revs. J. McClure Bellows, J. T. W inters, T. M. O’Brien and J. J. Furlong. The clubs success was complete, and the lady friends of the organization royally assisted in making the fete the finest ever seen. Added to their en- thusiasm was that of P. F. Masterson of the Boston Store, who probably did more than any single individual in or- ganizing and making the fete the suc- cess that it was. It is hoped that the club will not stop now that they have started on the road to success, and that something else in the entertainment line will fol- low the fete. The receipts were un- doubtedly large and the club’s-treasury was largely added to by last night’s entertainment. .D——-.—— WILTON. Mrs. Dr. Gorham is entertaining her niece the Misses Hill of Redding. Mrs. Norris and Mr. and Mrs. J en- nings of South Norwalk were guests of Mrs. Julian Gregory on Friday. Radcliffe and William Harris of Binghamton are stopping at F. D. Benedict’s. Miss Florence Jones of Bridgeport has been the guest of her cousin Mrs. Herbert Ogden for several days. George W. Ogden it is reported has accepted the position of principal in the Georgetown school. Golf still continues in favor. A num- ber from N orwalk have joined the club. Alittle daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. John Belden of Danbury last week. Congratulations. Martin Harbes who has purchased the Weedon place, will not leave his present residence until December. A number of our summer colonists went fishing in the reservoir last week without the permit of the officials. The consequence was they were fined five dollars. Moral, oret a permit. Wednesday evening, August 11th is the date fixed for the lawn party to be given under the auspices of the ladies of St. Matthew’s, on the church green. Music by the Georgetown band will be one of the many attractions. George Keeler who has been ill for a number of weeks, went to New Haven on Friday and underwent a painful operation on his eye. Mr. Keeler is a most estimable young man and his many friends in town trust that his health will soon be regained. Mr. Mchmsy of New York, is the guest of his niece, Mrs. Marianna Jones. Dr. George H. Miller of Hartford and George Weston, of New York, were stopping at the Pines over Sunday. Miss Kendall 'of Boston, and Mis Edith Reynolds are guests of the Misse Keeler of North Wilton. Mrs. A. M. Dowd of Madison, is vis- iting her daughter, Mrs. Frank Como. stock. , . M Cyrus Peterson of New York, sis spending the summer with his cousins, the Benedict boys. Chauncey Hurd is again stopping in town and has joined the bicycle brigade. Walter Gilbert of New York is en- joying his vacation at his grandfather’s, ‘ Deacon Gilbert’s. ' ' Mrs. Daniel Davenport and daugh- ter, Beatrice, of Bridgeport, arrived in town on Saturday, and will remain for several weeks. Died at his home in North Wilton, July 27, John Pelham, in the 73d year of his age. The funeral was held on Saturday afternoon. Several years ago Mr. Pelham became converted through the instrumentality of the praying band, and the latter years of his life were those of a Christian man. By di- vine grace he succeeded in conquering evil habits and with the bible as his constant companion, his declining years were peaceful ones. It was the custom of many of the North Wilton people to meet at his home on Sunday afternoOn for prayer. IV. G. Currier of New York was the guest of his cousin Harry Sturges last week. On Saturday afternoon the young men took a swim at Roton where Mr. Currier cut his foot on the beach and was obliged to call on one of the physicians of South Norwalk, as the wound was quite painful. Mrs. George A. Davenport was at Hickory Bluff on Tuesday negotiating for the rent of the Ruscoe cottage where she will chaperon'a large party of young people next week. Miss Rundall has returned from a visit to Huntington, L. I. She reports a delightful trip via the Huntington and Norwalk boat. D. B. Ogden, we are told, will leave for Canada shortly where he will pur- chase over a hundred head of cattle. Mrs. Forbes, Miss Maud Jones and others from South Wilton, made up a party to Keyser’s huckleberry pastures just over the Connecticut line, on Fri- day. Berries they say are scarce. W111 Farshaw and Will Olmstead of Norwalk wheeled to Wilton on Sunday. Miss Helen Middlebrook entertained the Reading Circle very pleasantly Thursday afternoon. “ Brave Little Holland” was read and discussed. Mrs. A. W. Merwin, Miss Florence Hurd, the Misses Hart and others at- tended the Norwalk picnic ' to Glen Island on Friday. Mrs. Mary White of Cannons wil leave on Saturday for Kennebecport, Maine, where she will join her daugh- er Miss Katherine White, who is one of a large party from New Jersey. Ernest Hurd, the talented young organist of the Congregational church, is enrolled as a pupil of Prof. Gibson. On account of delay in harvesting, the picnic of the Congregational church is postponed until Friday of next week R. W. Keeler and family leave this week for Camp Comfort, Waccabuc, where they will remain for two weeks. Frank Rockwell has harvested as fine a crop of rye as often seen in these parts, forty-three (43) shock to a acre. Who can beat that ‘9, ,4- —No claims, no affidavus, out a. GAZETTE advertisement gets there every time. 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