i 4 : TboRoyal is the highest grade baking powder . known. Actual tests show it goon one- tflrd further than any other brand. Absolutely Pure ROVAL BAKING POWDER 00., NEW YORK. LOCAL AND OTHER NEWS. St. John’s Lodge, F. 85 A. M. confer- red the M. M. degree last night. The daughters of Liberty met last night. James T. Brundage celebrated his 79th birthday anniversary, Wednesday, and was the happy victim of a delight- ful gathering of his relatives and friends. The funeral of the late Harry Newton will be held to-morrow afternoon. In terment at Riverside cemetary. —~Sleighs new andsecond hand. ' For sale and to rent. Luther M. erigfht. - F. t . Charles Thomas of Boston, is visiting at the home of his mother in South Norwalk. There was a large attendance at the funeral of the late Henry Walker Ray- mond yesterday afternoon. . Rev. F. E. Robbins assisted by Revs. Dr. Seward and A. S. Kavanagh officiated. _ ~—Free chowder at Montgomery’s sa- loon, 13 Wall street, to-morrow night. Lovers of codfish are anxiously await- ing the arrival of the sloop, Flash, with a load of live fish. The Arions will hold a rehearsal this evening. Miss Emma Grifi'en of New Haven, is visiting relatives on Union street, South N orwalk. —Prof. M. S. Itosen, the well-known oculist Optician, can be consulted at his office 1n_the parlors of the Mahackemo Hotel, South N orwalk, Tuesday from 9 a. m. to 8 p. m. Eyes examined free. f5-tf. William Montgomery has opened the saloou in the Beebe building on Wall street. I The Street Railway snow sweeper still occupies a position well to the front at the station. Members 31 the Methodist church ' praying band will conduct a meeting at Bread River. on Sunday. M Ira Petty, baggage master, is ill at his home in Rowayton. ‘ Miss Grace Farrington of Greenpoint, formerly of South Norwalk, is visiting relatives in town. ' The Friday Afternoon club will be entertained this afternoon by Mrs. D. KEV. Raymond, of Crescent Terrace. There will be a meet-ingot the gov- erning committee of the Knob Outing .-- club in Taylor & Golden’s office, Sat- , ,urday evening. . Miss Agnes Bryan is confined to her home in East avenue with the grip. The Trinity church club met last night at S.C‘. Palmer’s, Elmwood ave.- avenue. The Scandinavian society held a dance in Raymond’s hall last night. A conclave of Clinton Commandery, K. T. was held last night. A meeting of the Central Labor Union was held last evening at which matters pertaining to the business situ- atiou was discussed. Eddie Lynch a former resident of Nor-walk was in town last night, re- newing old acquaintances. Oliver 1*). Weed is soon to remove from South Main street to Bayview avenue. Tl-IORNS T0 SIT UPON. - Many people gather thorns by failing to heed the warning sent out by diseased kidneys—coated tongue—parched skin —— feverishness—dull dragging pain-— general feeling of weariness—is sure evidence of kidney and bladder trouble. Take Utah Kidney Beans at once—they will cure you—they have cured thous4 ands of others. THE TURNERS 0F PHILADELPHIA make Utah Kid 11 e y Beans. E. B. Samuels, County Clerk of Hick- man County, Clinton, Kentucky, testi- fies, that he suffered for years with hor- rible-pains in the back, kidneys and bladder-~was treated by many physi- cianse—they gave him no relief—he got K gso.that he could hardly stand alone— Utah Kidney Beans, he says, complete- ly cured him. He gladly recommends them to all sufferers. , Turners’ Little Liver Turners—A very smallpill. Turns your liver. A true laxative. An after dinner pill. Miss Florence Wigham of Elm street has been entertaining Miss Harrison of Danbury. The Inasmuch circle, K. D., are be- ing entertained by Mrs. W. N. Simone of Union Park, this afternoon. The Epworth, League of the Meth- odist church will hold their monthly meeting to-night. Miss Julia T. Reed of Danbury, died in New York, Wednesday, in her 25th year. Miss Reed was well known in N orwalk having visited here quite frequently and made many friends, who will be grieved to learn of her early demise. Rev. Gerald H. Beard delivered a preparatory lecture at the prayer meet- ing in the Congregational church at South Norwalk, last night. The Veteran Whist club will meet at the home of Tallmadge Baker this evening. A young son of Charles Guiles of Broad River, in his haste to get to school one day this week fell down and received a severe injury to his face. Miss Julia Burnham of Betts place was surprised Wednesday night by a number of friends who called. A very pleasant evening was spent. The Epworth League of the East avenue Methodist Episcopal church will give a social to-night, at the home of Miss Carrie Taylor, Gregory; Pount road. The newly elected members, together with the “holdovers,” of thel-Yacht club governing committee are soon to hold a meeting. __4— There was a very large attendance at the preparatory lecture in the First Congregational chapel last evening and the meeting was one of deep inter- est. Mrs. L. NV. ‘ Smelledge, received word Tuesday of the death of her fa- ther, A. E, Burkett, in Waterbury. Mrs. Lelia Weed has returned home from a two months’ visit at the home of her brother in Brooklyn. Mr. and Mrs. John H. Adams of Mid- dletown, N. Y., are visiting friends in town. Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Dunning, of Beth- el, are guests of J. S. Dnuning, of Elm- wood avenue. Mrs. George Hunter, of East avenue, has returned home from a visit in Montclair, N. J. Royal Adams has moved into the house recently occupied by L. L. Sher- wood. in Isaacs street. Rev. A. S. Kavanagh will deliver the address at the Young Men’s Christian Association rooms,.Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Frederick W. Hoyt, of ' East avenue, have returned home from a two weeks’ visit in New York city. The funeral of the late Harry New- ton will be attended Saturday after- noon. Rev. and Mrs. W'arren Atherton, of West Woodstock, are guests of Mrs. Atherton’s mother, Mrs. Charles E. Ryder, of Lynes place. Miss Vivian Soderstrom, of Bayview avenue, was the guest of Miss Daisy Diver, of Bridgeport, Tuesday. Mrs. Howard Holmes is visiting with Miss Maud T. Shores, in Bridgeport. Samuel House and family have mov- ed from Marshall street to Bridgeport. Anna Nickerson was very pleasantly surprised Monday evening by a num- ber of friends who gathered at her home in Concord street, in honor of the anniversary of her birthday. Confirmation instructions will begin next week, Tuesday evening in the Berkeley street chapel at 7:30 o’clock. The condition of B. Buchanan Yale, who is ill at the Norwalk hospital is re- ported as being critical. Mrs George Beecroft of Philadelphia is at the home of her mother Mrs. Mary Bradley on Orchard street, who it is thought cannot long survive. Mrs. Bradley is the mother of Chief of police Thomas Bradley of this city. Clarence E. Parsons will leave South Norwalk March 14th to go to Alling- ton to reside with his parents, Mr. and rs. Frank E. Pasrons. Just when the average person has secured enough monograms to make a. pretty fan the fad dies out and a new one takes its place. Secretaries of fraternal, or secrc‘ so- cieties are invited to sand to the ' GAZETTE, the elections of owners and other news pertaining to their lodges to be printed in this column. ,The names of Officers should be brought in on the evening of their election and all other cows with equal promptnoss. wwEee.v. N U "R W N fly“ Sx SS: ONE ENJOYS Both the method and results when Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant and refreshing to the taste, and acts gently yet promptly on the Kidneys, Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys- tem effectually, dispels colds, head- aches and fevers and cures habitual constipation. Syrup of Figs is the only remedy of its kind ever pro- duced, pleasing to the taste and ac- ceptable to the stomach, prompt in its action and truly beneficial in its effects, prepared only from the most healthy and agreeable substances, its many excellent qualities commend it to all and have made it the most popular remedy known. Syrup of Figs is for sale in 50 cent bottles by all leading drug- gists. Any reliable druggist who may not have it on hand will pro- cure it promptly for any one who wishes to try it. Do not accept any substitute. GALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP 00. 8M! muclsco. cu. LOUISVILLE, KY. NEW 1031!. MY. ‘_ Darien. The condition of Fred Waterbury, who is dangerously ill, remains about the same. He formerly conducted a shoe store here in town. Quite a large number of friends from this town attended the funeral of Mrs. Russell Hall in New Canaan on 'Wed- nesday afternoon. . James Goodeve has purchased Art. Whitney’s skiff. Scotch Cove will soon witness the launching of Art VVhiLney’s sail boat in readiness for the war with Spain. The Salvation Army from South Nor- walk visited the Darien Methodist church Wednesday night. The church was crowded on their arrival and many new converts was the result- of their visit. There are. yet a number who will come into the fold and the Army should make Darien another visit. - Doctor John H. White has arrived in town and opened an office at Mrs. . Carrie Gorham’s in N oroton. There is a desire among Darien residents that he reside nearer this village and'that orders can be-left at Silliman’s for his services when desired. An enthusiastic meeting at the Sol-_ diers’ Home on Sunday was addressed" by W.‘ S. Hilton of Hartford: It is reported that a New Canaan un- dertakerfland furniture dealer-is soon to open a branch store in Darien. Hamp Smith will move this week in- to the house ,' on Sedgwick avenue owned by Mrs. Harry Hindley. The ‘ chowder party of the Eagle Hooks has not as yet been completed owing to the jealousy of several of the members all of whom decline to act as diggers but are willing to become eat- ers at the first chowder. George W. Raymond has been en- tertaining Miss Edna Brush of Norwalk The GAZETTE can be obtained in Da- rien of Fred Smith, who will leave it at your store or house every night upon request. The roads are in fairly good condi- tion for wheeling. Grip has had several Darienitcs in its clutches this winter. Business is on the mend here and our merchants are beginning to breathe easier. 9‘ The Darien Fife and Drum corps propose giving an entertainment in the near future. ' Mrs. R. Roden, of Scdgwick avenue. has been called to Long Island owing to the death of a brother. I: x . John Rafferty has recovered from a severe attack of rheumatism, and now says he -is--willing to run a foot race with anyof the fire boys. \Villiam Willmot has moved to Mrs. Daskam's house on Mansfield avenue. An enjoyable party was given by E. Miller at his home in N oroton Monday; night. Dancing was the feature of the evening and all enjoyed themselves. Friends from Stamford and Darien were present. Furniture dealer Burchard is as busy as a bee these- days, but finds tyne. every night to read his favorite paper, the GAZETTE. - Tax collector Ballard gives notice that he will file liens against the prop- erty of all persons whose taxes are not ' paid by March 20th. There is no es~ cape from death and the tax collector and Darienites .might as, well, call at the captain’s ofii'ce'and settled up cheer-' fully. I l '- A ‘VV 7 —leo Merchants keep their name. before the Public. An Advance“: in 'THfi‘GAZET’l‘E will be nod. ‘ . , is» Am I l Eeminine 'Chat. Plaid leather . belts are both nevel and pretty. , Nails, like husbands, can be coaxed but not driven by women. Don’t care violently for any one. Hearts and consciences are opposed to rounded c0ntours. _ The more millions a person possesses the greater parsimony also as a rule is his or her portion. . » Few women wear pieces of fur about their necks for actual warmth, as they are rarely fastened, but spread out in order to add to the picturesque effect of plumed hat and fluffy hair that nearly all the younger winter girls are wear- ing. ' To have cloudy windows washed is to. make us think that the world is a very much brighter place than we thought it was. The fin de siecle revision of the old adage: “Believe nothing, you hear and only half that you see,” is full of point; it runs this way: “Believe nothing at all.” Many men seem to think that simply because they were born men is the best excuse in the world for an arrogant impertinence and self-assertion that women are expected not only to con- done but to approve. 52d An nual Statement —-—-—OF THE——— luuuuuuuul -:- Mutual 1.qu INSURANCE cu. . .0l Hartford, Cuuu. NET ASSETS, Jan. 1, ’97, $60,981,671.6L RECEIVED IN 1897. For Premiums, - - - $4,743,410.04 For Interest and Rents, 3,153,044.47 Profit- and Loss, - - - 65,289.82 $7,961,714.33 $68.943,415.94 , DISBURSED IN,1897.> For claims by death and matured en.- _ ., ._ dowmeuts, --. - $4,456,832.23 ‘ Surplus returned to . ’ W . policy-holders, 1,284,481.48 Lapsed and Surren: .. . ' :;,,dered Policies, 596,136.76 for. T0 POLICY-HOLDERS, $6,337,447.47 Commissions to Agents,Sal— ' ‘aries,MedicalExaminers" fees, Printing, Advertis- ing, Legal, Real Estate, . and all other Expenses, , 850,479.66- TAXES, ,~ ~' ~ - - - -' - 346,938.43 7,534,865.56 ’BALNmAs’Tspecxn,797,361,40855038 SCHEDULE OF ASSETS. Loans upon Real Estate, firstlien,' -- + - - Loans upon Stocks and :Bonds, - - - - - - Premium Notes on Poli- icies in force, - - - C)St of Real Est. owned by th‘. Company, - - Cost of Bonds, - Cost of Banks and Rail- $33,045,673.68 2,300.00 983,315.72 9,840,914.84 15,924,674.25 road Stocks. - - - - 473,504.16 (lash in Banks, 1,135,965.53 Bills receivable, - - — 4,619.17 $61,410,967.35 2,416.97 $61., 408,550. 38 Less Agent-5’ Cred it Bale, ADD _ Interest due and accrued, $l,(l29.649.71 Rents due and accrued, 15,962 49 Market value of stocks and bonds over cost, - - - 771,770.27 Net uncollected and dc- ferred premiums, - - 362328.13 $2,180,110.60 Gaoss ASSETS, Dcc.31’97, $63,588,660. 98 LIABILITIES: , Amount required to re-in- sure all outstanding, Cl Policies, net,Compan y ’5 standard. - - - - -$5-l,924.070.00 A-llotherliabilities. - - 1,303,654.97 $56,227,724.97 lSURrLus,'-. - - - - - $7,360,936.0l Ratio 0f expenses of man- agement to receipts in 1897 Policies in force. Dec.31, 1897, 66.705 Insuring, $157,701,387.00 10.68 per cent. JACOB L. GREENE, President. .- JOHN ll. TAYLOR, Vice-President. EDWARD ll. BUNCH, Secretory. DANIEL ll. WELLS. Actuary. lumen I. memos, General lgl. illooin'lo,‘company’s Building. .“BTFW”, ' q ' 'V " Gom- ..........-............m.y...Pm6[E«3 .‘ 1-9.3‘ ‘ WhSHEs m DYES ‘ 'A'l' one OPERATION HOME nuEINu V'A Pleasuré ai‘ Last. No Muss. Sold in All Colors by' Grocers and Druggists, or mailed free for 15 cents; Address, THB MAYPOLB SOAP DEPOT, 127 Duane Street,‘ New York. No Trouble. The Cleanest, Fastest Dye for Soiled or Faded Shirt VVaists, Ribbons, Curtains, Underlinen, etc., whether Silk, Satin, Cotton or Wool. . . ANY COLOR. Blouses, Olsen Brothers’ WHITE SHOE STORE. 1 W inter Tan, Bulldog Toe,at $2.48. Enamel with Double Sole, at $2.48. Box Calf, Bulldog Toe, at $2.48. Patent Leather, Double Sole, Bull- dog Toe, 2.48. ' We have also made Sweeping - . Reductions in all our staock of Ladies’ up to date Shoes. Iadies Fine Golf Shoes, Lace and Button, Ladies’ Fine Box Calf, Lace and Button, Iadies' Fine Enamel, 3 GAZETTE. Blllllllllfi, - Annual Jan. and Feb. Sale of up-to-date Shoes! “The Balance of Our Entire Stock of Men’s $3.50 and 84 Shoes” -——IN——— Bulldog Toe, Lace and Button worth $4 and $5,all go in this Sale at $1.98 a pair. 100 prs. Misses Ehoes,worth $1.25 and $150 at 89c a pair. 200 prs Ladies’ Shoes,worth$l.50 all sizes, and the latest Toe Shapes, at 98c a pair. ‘ We have given away the Goldfihnd now we propose to offer you, the. greatest bargain sale of shoes for the next 60 days ever held in Norwalk. Olsen Bfrps.’ White Shoe. Store, NORWALK BUSINESS DIRECTORY. , I _ Norwalk Fire Insurance (30. ———IN———- , SUCCESSFUL OPERATICDN SIN C‘E - ' 1860. 6’ NO OUTSTANDING CLAIMS. Piel ' Bros’ Real RATCHFORDS’ _ German Lager, ON DRAUGHT AND IN BOTTLE: —__._. 44 Main street. S. B- WILSON, PRACTICAL CONTRACTOR & BUILDER. , Estimates cheerfully given. Wall street, N orwalk, Conn. -:- Large buildings a specialty. Contracts taken ' in any part of the Country. Steam mill and yard, 8 Cross street. Office, 92 o o , o - o .- _ n'. o. c.- $Lom ' Warrantod Solid Gold. Beautiful Chasod Holder. ”awn You may think it cannot possess merit or durability, the price is so low; but the “Lincoln” is a $2.50 pen reduced to $1.00. It is durable, always ready to “go" but never drips, the ink flowing steadily and uniformly. omce, giving the best of satisfaction, and they are in use in the ha and business ofices and among all classes of users of pens in Norwalk and vicinity. Ordexs are received from all parts of the country. qamples to be seen and orders received at the GAZETTE OFFICE. Thev are in use in this 5, Insurance AZETTE GET YOUR JOB PRINTING AT THE Ii OFFICE. 3.. G001) _ WORK, PRICES RIGHT, I ,
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