Founded 1111800.] . .dn Entertaining and Instructive Home Journal, Especially Devoted to Local .News and Interests. VOL. XCVIII.—NO 39 NORWALK CONN. FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER 30. 1898 ——12 PAGES. [$1.00 a Year PRICE TWO CENTS HR. ll. NlllVllNlll ll! THE CONVENTION, HOWEVER, REFUSED T0 MAKI E HIS NOMINATION FOR FIRST SE- LECTMAN UNANIMOUS. SOUTH NORWALK CAUCUSES. GEORGE C. STILLSON NOMINATED FOR :SELECTMAN AND ABIATHAR BLANCHARD FOR MAYOR. I The Democratic convention of the First and Third Voting districts was held in the Town Assembly rooms last night. There were thirty-one present as follows: lst Dist—C. N. Wood, L. C. Betts and J. H. Gormley. 2d Dist.—Frank_Street, O. E. Wil- delegate 5 son, H. W. Gregory, Charles J. Finch. and E. R. Goldschmidt. 3d Dish—W. C. O’Brien, F. A. Hon- necker, J. J. Sheehan, Daniel McCar- thy. W 4th Dist. —-B. C. Feeney,J. E. Lewis, James Sutherland, John H. Manning. 5th Dist.——A. Billinstein, 'W. W. Morrison, John Keogh. 6th Dish—William Warden, J. J. Walsh, Thomas Geddes, F. E. Carr. 7th Dist—James Toner. 8th Dish—John O’Donnell, P. W. McGrath, W. O’Brien. 10th Dish—W. F. Mather, E." L. Mather. ‘ The convention was called to order by B. C. Feeney and the roll of dele- gates announced, after which Henry W. Gregory was elected chairman and B. C. Feeney clerk. The next business was the placing in nomination of a candidate for select- man. The name of Frank H. Merrill was presented followed by a motion that the nomination be made by acclama- tion. This was objected to and a bal- lot was taken with the following result: F. H. Merrill, 25 C. A. Burr, 1 Blank, 4 , A motion that the nomination of Mr. Merrill be made unanimous was lost. William E. ‘ Montgomery was nomi- nated for town treasurer by acclama- tion. Then. came thei'gnomination of two constables, and not until several bal- lots had been taken did the convention name its candidates. Delegate Keogh presented the name of Wilfred W. Morrison and thought that the Third district should be ac- corded such nomination. John J. Walsh presented the name of Stiles Curtis, and James E. Lewis presented the name of Thomas Hunt. The ballot resulted in no choice. The. . tellers, .Messrs. James Toner and James Sutherland, announced the result as follows: «_ Whole number of votes, 32. Curtis, 12 Hunt, 8 Morrison, 11 Tooker, 1 Three more ballots were taken before a choice was made. They were: Curtis, 12 Morrison, 11 Hunt, 4 Tanker, 3 The next: . - Morrison, 13 Curtis, 12 Hunt, 3 Blank, 2 The next one resulted in the selec- tion of Mr. Morrison, the vote being: Morrison, 16 ' Curtis, 11 l Hunt. 2 l The ballots were taken for the ‘I second constable, as follows. I ; Cuitis, 11 Hunt, 15 Tooker, _4 The second one resulted in Mr. Hunt and Mr. Curtis each receiving 16 votes, making one more vote than there were delegates. The result of the third ballot was: Hunt, 16 Curtis, 15 WW:- J“__ ‘2 , The former was declated nominate d and it was made unanimous. The nominations for grand jurors were,after several unsuccessful attempts to find some one willing to serve, left in the hands of the Town committee to fill. This, however, was not the case with the next Office on the list, that of asses- lsor. There were two candidates in the persons of James Toner and William Warden. but the former gracefully resigned all claim to the nomination, and moved that the clerk of the meet- ing cast one vote for Mr. Warden, as the sense of the convention that he re- ceive the nomination, and it was so voted. The vote for a member of the board of relief was: James Sutherland, 16 M. J. Nolan, 7 O. E. Wilson. 7 S. W. Curtis, 1 Mr. Sutherland’s nomination was made unanimous. The next office to fill was that of school visitor. After the honor had been declined by H. W. Gregory, 0. E. Wilson, B. C. Beeney, J. J. Walsh, Frank Street, C. N. Wood, James Toner and others it was voted that the selection of a candidate be made by the Town committee. ' B. C. Feeney was nominated as registrar of the first voting district, and John Keogh of the third district. The following nominations were made for Justices of the Peace: 0. E.Wilson, John J. Walsh, William F. Mather, Levi Warner, John S. Seymour and Leo Davis. ' F. H. Merrill was elected a member and chairman of the Town Committee. On motion of James Toner it was voted that the convention ratify the nominations made by the Democrats in the second voting district. tion then adjourned. the conven- Soulh Norwalk Caucuses. The Democrats of the Second voting district held their caucus in Arion hall, the meeting being called to order by town committeeman Joseph A. Volk. On the motion of R. H. Golden Mr. A. Blanchard was elected chairman and Thomas C. Creamer secretary. An informal ballot for a candidate for selectman was ordered, and the chair appointed Messrs. George S. _ Trowbridge and J oseph Davis tellers. The ballet resulted as follows: Whole number of votes, 35 Necessary to choice, -18 George C. Stillson, 22 William B. Reed. 4 Charles Lynch, 3 Scattering, 6 The ballot was upon motion of Mr. Golden made formal and Mr. Stillson declared the nominee. A committee consisting of John Mc- Mahon, C. S. Trowbridge and Wilfred Bodwell was appointed to make up the balance of the ticket, which was done, and the caucus confirmed their selec- tions as follows: COLLECTOR, Richard H. Golden. CONSTABLES, Rufus J. Smith, Charles Lynch. GRAND J UROR, William F. Wardwell. ASSESSOR, James M. Lane. BOARD OF RELIEF, John Murphy. SCHOOL VISITOR, Abiathar Blanchard. AUDITOR TOWN ACCOUNTS, Wilfred Bodwell. REGISTRAR, Rufus J. Smith. This completed the ticket, and after appointing John McMahon, Rufus J. Smith and Richard H. Golden town committee, the caucus adjourned. CITY CAUCUS. Immediately upon the adjournment of the town caucus, the city caucus was called to order by Rufus J. Smith. C. Swartz was chosen chairman and Wilfred Bodwell secretary, Messrs. George S. Trowbridge and Joseph Davis serving as tellers. An informal ballot for a candidate for mayor was taken and resulted as follows. .~ .q, ,‘m' “l”? ' Whole number Of votes, 64. Necessary to Choice, 33. A. Blanchard, 41 James M. Lane, 10 C. S. Trowbridge, 3 W. B. Hubbell, 3 J. A. Volk, 3 Scattering, 4 The ballot was made formal and Abiathar Blanchard declared the nommee for mayor. The balance of the ticket down to the council was completed by the chairman and secretary casting one ballot for the following candidates. TREASURER, Wilfred Bodwell. COLLECTOR, Robert G. Mitchell. CITY SHERIFF, John W. Whele. AUDITOR, John J. Cuneo. INSPECTOR OF ELECTIONS, Thomas C. Creamer. REGISTRAR, Royal L. Raymond. WATER COMMISSIONER, Stephen S. Hatch. TREASURER OF WATER FUND, Minot S. Smith. STREET COMMISSIONERS, Charles G. Bohannon 3 years, George F. Bearse 2 years. This completed the ticket down to councilmen when balloting was re- sumed and the<~ following candidates chosen: E Charles G. Bohannon, William W. Comstock, William H. McMahon, Samuel Raymond, Jr., Willlam H. Smith, Frederick L. Smith. When the ba‘lot for the sixth coun- cilman was taken, the vote showed that Jeremiah Donovan had received 32 votes out of the 41 cast, but Mr. Donovan declined to accept and nomi- nated Frederick L. Smith Who 'was elected by acclamation after one ballot had been taken. Messrs. John McMahon, Rufus J. Smith and R. H. Golden were appoint- ed city committee, the chair announced a collection of $8.27 3:11 the caucus ' adjourne '1. ——-—————«.., op——.—— Miss Mamie Connell, who has been visiting in Danbury, returned home this week. Frederick I. Jone s, of Taylor ave- nue, has gone to Hartforl, to spend a few days. —-Cr.ler- your pasters at the GAZETTE office . ‘exhz'bziz'ou. l UNDER THE WHEELS. Old Well H—ook 8:. Ladder Truck Buns Over H. w. Van Sciver. Frightfully Cut and Bruised, But Not ‘ . Dangerously Hurt. In responding to‘an alarm, of fire from 301‘: 4, at ten minutes of 12 o’clock to-day, the Old Well Hook & Ladder company’s truck collided with H. W. Van Solver, the insurance agent, While on his Wheel at the corner of Day and Raymond streets. Van Sciver had been to the fire, which was an incipient one in the house adjoining Raymond & Comstock’s old factory on Day street, and was re- turning when the collision occurred. The tongue of the: truck struck the wheel and Van Sciver was thrown to the [ground under the horses. One of the horses trampled upon his head cut- ting several frightful gashes, and one wheel of the truck passed over his right leg cutting a gash in the calf some twelve inches long. George Knapp, the driver of the truck,succeeded in stopping the horses in the length of the machine, but when assistance reached VanSciver the hind wheel of the ponderous truck was on his head holding him down, and he could not be released until the apparatus was backed. Blood-was flew- ing from his mouth and ears and his clothing was torn and covered with dirt. . , He was picked up and carried to his home on Elizabeth street, where Dr. A. N. Clark assisted by Drs. Higgins and Clliford Pardee dressed his woundss =2; In addition to the cuts on his head and leg, Van Sciver’s left hand and wrist were crushed by the wheels of the truck. N o bones were found broken, but the accident will confine him to the house for some time. In the testimony of eye witnesses to the affair Van Sciver’s escape from in- stant death was miraculous. ———-<o.oa>———— Contractor Clark is laying a new con‘ crete walk in front of the Flynn build- ing at the corner of West Washington street and Railroad place. The walk in front of Tomlinson’s drug-store is being placed in repair. “Col. Hod” Saunders has purchased a new safe. It arrived at his’ store this morning. Captain Gladstone, of the South Nor- walk police force, went to Danbury to- day as a witness before the Superior court in the divorce case of Martin vs. Martin, the wife suing for a divorce from her husband, Peter Martin. Mrs. Mary Ann Gear, a colored wo man, died at her home on Chestnut street, South Norwalk, last night. Quite a family of children survive her. AA‘ The Gazette Wonders. Why some alleged politicians are so sensitive. If the edict has gone forth to eleCt Merrill first Selectman. Who will receive the Democratic nomination for mayor. How many pasters will be found in the box next Monday. If it will be a battle royal between Captain Ike and Mayor Glover. Why certain politicians forget that they have a. past record. If the stone crusher will be at work on Monday next. Why there is so much apathy among Republicans. l long time. CAUTION ! Game Warden Peck Proposes to Enforce the Law. To the Morning Union:— I hereby caution all persons against shooting partridge, quail, woodcock or g1 ev squiri els before the 15th of Octo- ber, as I will prosecute all persons shooting before that date. . W. E. PECK, Game Warden Fairfield County. A ‘ ‘ 7 Recent Deaths. Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Persons, relict of the late Daniel H. Persons, died at her home on Harbor avenue, last night in the 83d year of her age. The de- ceased was a daughter of Samuel B. and Nancy Skidmore. The funeral will be held to-morrow afternoon at 3 o’clock. , Mrs. Bennett A. Jackson died at her home on Seaside place-early this morni- . ing. She had been in ill health for a, r Another Good Nomination. The Democrats made no mistake last evening in placing the name of Thomas Hunt on their ticket for constable. Mr. Hunt is a. competent, zealous officer and will perform his duty with- out fear or favor. He has been acting as a substitute policeman for some time, and an elevation to the regular force of our city would be appreciated by his friends. v Wanted to Vote. Ex-burgessMcMullen wanted to vote at the Democratic convention last even- ing, but as he was not a delegate he was denied the privilege. And he smiled good naturedly at the refusal. V The Weather. ‘ Fair to-night; increasing cloudiness Saturday; rain Saturday night or Sunf- = _'jday. warmer Satnrqazrnigh’t: ‘ w --:r‘ We are sole agents for BUTTERICK’S PATTERNS for N orwalk South N01walk Dand vicinity. Rich offerings in New Autumn Merehandize. Our Showing of New Fall Silks, Dress Goods, Cloaks, Suits, Gloves, Underwear and Neckwear is a revelation—Our Stocks are pro- nounced by all who have seen them the best ever gathered under one roof ——and the prices and the styles right. Ladies Suits. $10.00 to $20.00. BOSTON STORE. The Big Store of Fairfield County, Main and Wall Streets, Norwalk, Your Photograph or Tz‘uiype made into LIFE SIZE CRAYON FREE. For one dollar purchase or over. Z'm‘o a large Crayon Free. Price. Dress Goods For Autumn. 46-in. serge, in all colors, worth 75c, this week for introduction, 59c. 10 ps. novelty silk and wool, worth 69c, introduction week, 500. 46«in. combed back Drap d ’ete, 75c and $1.25. Jackets. Never such a display before in Nor- walk for ladies and children. Ladies’ jackets, $5.00 to $20.00. Children’s jackets, $1.50 to $7.50. Ladies’ capes, $3.50 to $21.00. Our crayou‘arllsl in our Show window will copy your Pho dill we ask is that you buy your frame from us at half the regular $1.69, $1.89, $2.25 to $5.00. You can huoeyour choice of frames. You can see the Artist work. Sample work on Our Millinery Opening Saturday. The dreams of fair women realized in the beautiful creations of Paris and London millinery. All the latest shapes in hats that are displayed in Paris, have their duplicates in our millinery room. You are Welcome to the opening. Towels and Linen. Our stock is complete. Table Damask 250 to $1.00. Towels by the thousand. 50. 5c. 1 case of white domet, 1 case of outings, 1 case of Indigo prints, fast colors, 46. 12 doz. cushion tops, regular price 10c, special, eac,h 4C- 100 pcs. 9x9 Doylies, value 150, each, 100. 50 covers, 24x24, regular 59c, each, 390. ' ’ New Silks. Handsome plaids for waists, N. ‘Y. price onthese goods, $1.50, our price, $1.39. 21 blk. tafietas, 50c: and 750. 27 “ “ $1.00. 22 gros grain satin for skirts and capes, $1.00. Fancy plaids, and stripe silks, 75c and $1.00. ‘ 32 in. Velour for capes, $2.00. Ribbons and Laces. 500 yds pure silk Moire itaflieta rib- bons 5 inches wide, regular 38c quality, per yard, 25c. ‘ 200 pcs. fancy ribbons for neck and girdle, Roman and Bayadere stripes all the new fall effects from 124:0 to 590 per yard. 100 pcs. Point de Venise laces and all overs in cotton and silk also an en- tire new line of narrow black silk laces at one-third regular value. 500 pcs. Irish Point out work in cushion tops, trays, scarfs, tidies, Shams, at special reduced prices. Comforts and Blankets. Largest stock in the county. Wool blankets, $2.00 to $5.00. 10 4 blankets. 490. ‘ H 11-4 6%. ‘ ll- heavy gray blankets, $1.25. ‘ Large size comfortables, 69c to $2.25. Hosiery and Underwear. The largest most complete and big. gest values in hosiery and underwear ever seen in Connecticut. For the coming week very special prices will prevail. 60 doz. ladies fleece seamless hose, regular price, 19.: per pair, 12%0. 100 doz. boys’ double sole, double knee, black ribbed stockings, extra value per pair, 12ic. 200 doz. ladies’ white and grey vests and pants, regular prices 380 and 450, great bargains, each, 250. 65 doz. boys’ grey fleeced ribbed shirts and drawers, sizes 26 to 34, regu- lar price, 45c—each, 25c. 100 doz. men’s fleeced ribbed and , Merino shirts and drawers, made and finished in the best possible manner, regular value, 65c and 75c, each, 50c. 50 doz. ladies pure white maco yarn ribbed vests and pants, finished seams throughout, regular price, 750, each, ~ BOSTON sTORE, con-N us MAIN AND WALL -.sTREETs, NORWALK. ' m...‘
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