8.; l .. I 'Scheets Who Was to Have; , been declared off. The subject is com- .-_.,_fe\1'_ days ago, and then all arrange- vitations for the wedding were about ' crowds hovering around the counters ' Miss Denton and Samuel Kingman. I 3111.” on the sick list. Founded inlSOOJ .411. Entertainzirtg and I nstraotive Home Journal, Especially Devoted to Local News and Interests. V 01.. Xc‘an—No 50 NO'RWALK CONN. FRIDAY. DECEMBERiG. 1898 —12 PAGES. [$1.00 a Year PRICE TWO CENTS. WILL BE Nil WENIING. Married Miss Strang ’ Already Married. ENGAGEMENT IS OFF. The Groom Not Only Married But is a Father. BRIDGEPORT, Dec. 15,—The mar- riage that was to have taken place about Christmas time between H. H. Scheets,of Indianapolis and MissStrang of this city, will not occur, as the en- gagement and proposed marriage have mon gossip to-day, it being alleged that Scheet's is a married man, and a father. This information was conveyed to the parents of the expeccant bride some time ago, who investigated and found that it was true. The prominence of Dr. Strang, and his daughter in social and musical circles in this city gives impetus to the general gossip. Dr. Strang is one of the leading dentists of this city. Miss Strang is no less respected than her father. posseses a splendid soprano voice. has youth and beauty, and is She is a talented musician, and She very popular. H. H. Scheets came to this city in the capacity of a book agent. He hails from Indianapolis and claimed to be a relative of ex—President Harrison, and connected with leading families of the West. Schcets’ duplicity was only learned a. ments that had been made for the mar- The bride to be wedding 'outfit‘ ready Her brother was to be best man, and Miss Edith Waldo. musical matters and a fine violinist, bridesmaid. Elmer S. In- riage were annulled. had gotten her with the exception of her gown. who is an enthusiast in was to be her Joyce was to preside at the organ. to be sent out when the discovery of Scheet’s former life was brought to light. C «‘O-o>~—v~ The Home of St. Nick. The home of St. Nicholas is surely at the Boston Store. Have you been there since Santa Claus has taken up his residence there ‘9 If you have not it is about time you thought of doing so. The big store is just laden with beauti- ful presents for the dear eld grandma down to the wee baby. The toy depart- ment isa joy forever to the hearts of the children, who can be seen in great at any time of the day. Counters that are laden with those things that reach the highest aspirations of the young hearts. Then there are novelties without end in the fancy article line. An immense stock of fancy handkerchiefs for X’mas gifts. Sleds for boys, doll carriages for girls, books for all, umbrellas for men, china ware for women. A handsome collarette is a present which any young girl would appreciate, and here you can find them. Just call and see. ‘-A ‘ ‘ The Guilford Case. The arguments on the motion to quash the indictment for murder a- gainst Dr. Nancy Guilford, which were postponed until next monday. will be again_deferred,- probably until Jan- uary. It is-understood that State’s AttOi ney Fessenden and Attorney Klein have agreed to further delay the arguments, Dr. Guilford has become accustomed to her life in the jail and does not ap- pear to suffer in health 01 mind. She gives the jail officials no t1 ouble A“ :.vaV Elite Whist Club. The Elite Whist club was ve1 y pleas- antly entertained by Miss Mae Denton, Wednesday even1ng.Whist was play- ed, after which a collation was served The first prizes were won by Miss Kit- tie‘ Brotherton and D. S Davenport. The booby prizes were awarded to The nextvmeeting will be held at the home of Miss Mildred Sherwood, on December 27. J. H. Stevens, of South Norwalk, is” A AA: A ‘Vv VAN llllllEN EALLEl]. PastOr Robbins Successor Se- lected at Last. Night’s Meeting of Baptists. 'CAME FROM ALBANY. About Eighty Present the Decisive Meeting. at After the usual Thursday evening prayer meeting held at the Baptist church, last night, a special meeting to take action in the matter of securing anew pastor to succeed Rev. F. E. Robbins, resigned, was held. There were about eighty members of the society present and M. W. Silli- man presided. The chairman reperted that there had been a large number of names pre- sented for the position. Two informal ballots were taken, followed by a formal ballot which re- sulted as follows: Whole number of votes .............. 47 T. Dewitt Tallmadge Van Doren. . . .45 F. E. Robbins ........................ 1 Blank ...................... ' .......... 1 M r. Van Doren was declared the choice of the society. He is a graduate of the Colgate Insti- tute, of Hamilton, N. Y., and it is said began preaching before he was twenty years of age. He has been pastor of several different churches and will come here with the best of recom- mendations. The society considers itself fortunate in securing him. He has preached here several times, and will fill the pul- pit of the church on Sunday next. ~49-0>——— St. .lohn’s Lodge. The annual meeting of St. John’s Lodge, F. & A. M. was held last even- ing, and the following officers were elected: W. M.——Harvey M. Kent. S VAL—Dr. S. H. Huntington, J. \V.—VV1illiam Weed. Secretary-Victor S. Selleck. Treasurer—John P. Treadwell. Trustees—A. C. Wheeler, Edward Street and A. C. Golding. There will be a public installation of the above and the appointive officers the date to be fixed by VVorshipful Mas- ter H. M. Kent. ——-————‘0-0>-————-—— The Gazette Wonders. 01 11 all. will be 1ep1escnted on SStaff. \Vho will swear the new council into office. If the town of Daricn is opposed to a high tariff in liquor cases. Ifl\ the g0ve1 nor’ Why Norwalk merchants don’t whoop up the Christmas trade.- If the merchant who advertises won’t get the cream of the holiday trade. How many ice houses are filled. being «OOH—é Holiday Goodies. All the holiday goodies which appeal to the true epicure can be found at the P. J. Lynch company’s cash grocery on Main street. The Christmas cheer in your homes will be increased by a visit to either of this company’s stores. Their stock is replete with the choicest goods for this joyful season, and the prices are the very lowest. Read the new adv. in to-day’ 8 issue and be gov- erned thereby. ————<o.¢>—— He’s All Right. Congressman Hill has announced himself for Fessenden in the senatorial race. The three others are for Hawley. Mr. Hill wants “the othel end of the state” to get one of the senatorships. — Ansonia Sentinel. Speaking about Hill, and senator- ship, and the other end of the state— what’s the matter with Hill for a dark horse from that end?——New "Haven News. . .____.._‘...>____—_ Southport Patriotism. Congressman Hill has presented in the house at Washington a petition from Mrs. Henry Thorpe Bulkeley of Southport, representing the Daugh- tars of the American Revolution, against the desecration of the Ameri— c.1n flag. , WH— The Weather. ' Increasing .cludiness, followed by light snow Saturday afternoon or night, warmer. ‘ I lllSlEll LANll TAX. A Large Number of Dealers Before State Committee on Expenditures. OBJECTED TO MORE TAX. Norwalk Oyster Interests Looked After by Captain Albert J. Hoyt. NEW HAVEN, Dec. 16.—The special commlttee on expenditures cf the state requested a number of prominent oyster growers from various parts of the state to meet with them at Room 15, County Court house, yesterday afternoon, and give them information concerning the oyster industry and taxation upon it. The Connecticut Oyster Growers’ association was represented by its President, Henry C. Rowe of New Haven, Vice~President Albert J. Hoyt of South Norwalk; also by Henry J. Lewis of Bridgeport, Henry P. Stagg of Strathrd, D. P. Merwin of Milford, George E. Landcraft and C. D. Parma- lee of New Haven. There were also several oyster grow- ers present. ' The oyster groWers showed to the committee that the present rate of assessment and taxation is fully as much as is equitable and that even at present rates large amounts of capital and several prominent firms are trans.- ferring their business to Rhode Island and New York waters, for although the rates for ground are much higher, the ground is much more valuable, and at present comparative rates aifordsbetter , , opportunities for the oyster planter, than do: 5 Connectic11t.- - M1. committee onfllegislation of the State Rowe who is the chalk man cfthe Association presented a copy of resolu- tions passed unanimously at the last meeting of the association and a state- ment giving a strong array of reasons why there should be no increase in taxation. These were concurred in and supported by all the oyster growers present GOSH—— AMUSEMENTS. Burrill Comedy Company. The Burrill Comedy company at Hoyt’s Theatre, presented Rip Van Winkle last evening. The audience was not large, but the play was excel- lently portrayed. The acting of Charles W. Burrill as Rip Van Winkle was fine, and Miss Hulbert as Gretchen was also very good. The specialties were songs by Evelyn Gordon, dancing by little Nellie DeVeau, and Burdi Bartram, the singing and dancing soubrette as the little Dutch Girl, was very amusing. The company will play East Lynn to- night and at the matinee to-day, True as Steel. 0..»— -7 lbs. .fresh Pork 500. Pork $1.00 6 Water street. ——<o-o>—»——— NOROTON. Walter Richards Green, the young- est son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Green, of Noroton, died at the Hotel Nether- lands, New York’, yesterday after a short illness of pneumonia. The funeral services will be held from St. Luke’s, Noroton, Saturday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock. ' WW— Agree to Disagree. Mr. and Mrs. William Edwards have agreed to disagree. Mr. Edwards is employed as gardiuer at the Matthews place on West avenue. His. wife and himself, it is stated, could not live amicably together, and upon his agree- ing to provide for her support else- where, she took him at his word and left. 15 lbs. fresh —-———~ ~~——-»4o'.o>-- _......____. . Dances. The wan college social takes platfl this evening. - To-night, Putnam Hose company will hold its annual sociable, and those who attend are assured of a first-class evening’s enjoyment. ——-—— »— ~<o-o>— —-— The '1‘ 'owbuvloe Solmans- Schaub- Volk-Conners combination .fishing , sledge is completed and will beshipped to its destination at Mud pond 01 some ; other equally as popular "inland fish- ing ground,‘ to-moriwowr. a , ./ 31111 11111113. Governor Lounsbury Names More Members of His Official Family. NORWALK NOT . IN IT. Hartford Gets Two of the; Plums and Water- . bury and Middletown One Each. ,Governor—elect George E. Lounsbury last night notified Captain George B. Newton of Hartford of his appointment as quartermaster-general and also ap- pointed Francis Parsons, of the same city, assistant quartermaster-general. Governor Lounsbury also announced the following additional staff appoint- ments yesterday: Judge advocate general—George H. Cowell, of Waterbury. Surgeon general—~J. Francis Calef, cf Middletown. There are only one or two more ap- pointments to be made to complete the stalf, and it looksas if N orwalk was not to be included in the governor’s official family. ‘- v“ 7‘ _ Critically Ill. YVilliam Wallace. the well-known shoemaker, is reported as being criti- cally ill at the home 'of his son-in-law on Orchard. street. He is suffering from a. tumor near the heart. WANT TO REDUCE RATE. The Norwalk Savings Society Holds an Im- portant Meeting. The Norwalk Savings society direc- tors met yesterday and declared the usual dividend of 4 per cent. per annum to depositors for the last six months. The advisability of lowering the in- terest rate was discussed and resulted in the appointment of a committee con- sisting of George M. Holmes, William A. Curtis and George E. Miller, all of-. ficers of the society, to consult with the officials of the other savings societies in town relative to the matter, the com- mittee to report at a future date, when further action may be taken. —-——-——<o.o>—————— —Leg of Lamb 1210 Prime Rib Roast 12:10 (3 Water street. Isaac Lee of Main street, is conva- lescent of a severe illness. b The schooner Eva L. Ferris is ex- pected to arrive at Ferris’ wharf to- day, with a cargo of Pocahontas coal. Expressman L. J. Reynolds is on the' sick list. McDoodle’s Flats will be the next at- traction at Hoyt’s Theatre. ~—Native Turkeys 16c, Western Turkeys 140, 6 Water street. Frank Taylor was sentenced to thirty days in jail this morning, by Judge Frost. Provided the selectmen are agreeable, he was given the choice of going to the Town Farm, and of course accepted. It now remains for the selectmen to agree to the proposition. ' WILL BE CONDITIONAL. Contract For Building the New Danbury Court House. The County commissioners will prob- ably award the contract to-day for building the Fairfield County ecurt- . house at Danbury to Tracey Bros, of Waterbury, who are the lowest bidders. The contract will necessarily be con- ditional upon an extra appropriation being made by the Representatives. At present’there is but $30,000 avail- able for the building, and the estimated cost of construction is over $37,000. Until the Fairfield county Representat- tives take further action, the work can- not be undertaken. Since the bids wc1e opened the Dan- bury fi1 ms who ente1 ed the competi- tion have explained that their figures 1‘ were subject to certain alterations. They represent that they did not fully understand the conditions. But it is probable that the commissioners will give the contract to Tracey Bros, who am the lowest bidders and a th01ough- ly responsible firm. =v": The Olmstead foundry on Mechanic , street has been mentioned as a desna— ble place for the location of the pro- posed new carbon manufactory. Several employees 1n town are on ten- ter-hooks as to what the first of Janu- ary has in store for them. Mrs. Mills, of the fi1m of Tillotsonl & Mills, is in New York on a business and pleasure trip. Mrs. Mortimer W. Dennis, of Winni- pauk, found a lady’s small watch on the street one evening this week. The Home of ST NICHOLAS 1 % "TIE-IE- _ The Home of SANTA CLAUS! BOSTON STORE. l STORE OF FAIRFIELD100. THE BIG THE LAST WEEK BEFORE XMAS lEN BEAU IEUL PRESENTS GIVEN AWAY flN EHH‘IS MAS EVE! 1st Present, l 2nd Present, 3rd Present, 4th Present, 5th Present, Black Satin Pair Sewing Toil= a - Peau de Soie Wool Blan= Machine, at Handsome Dress Pattern kets. Warranted. Set. Sled. 6th Present, 7th Pre sent, 8th Present, 9th Present, Ioth Present, Pair of Beau= Silk Traveling :1 Ladies’ tiful Pot: Um= Dressing H‘andsofne Mack= - tier Curtains. brella. Case. Doll. intosh. 11$“ ANY OF THE TEN PRESENTS CAN BE EXCHANGED FOR ANYTHING ELSE IN ‘ THE STORE OF THE SAME VALUE. THE BIG STORE IN GALA ATTIRE “ An Inviting Sight to See. ” Christmas shopping no longer a bother, but a pleasure. Look at our White Chapel in the window made of Swiss Embioidered Handkerchiefs, look at the gleale 1 display of Sleds, Wagons and Doll Carriages, gaze on the tar of Bethlehem Pendant f1 cm the Architectural Fesloons of Laurel, all proclaiming a MERRY CHRIST- MAS‘ FOR EVERYBODY; and then remember the Boston Store is the great factor 1n making many have a Merry ChriStmas. JACKETS. There are a ‘ great many make them- - ’ _ selves a. . Al Christmas 1" 91esent of a Jacket. We ladies going to . I received 54 N " Jackets this week that we have sold the same kind for $10. 00 this lot will go at $7. 50 $12.50 & $13. 50 Jacka ts Mi $10. 00. BOOKS By the t.hcu-:-..1nd All books fit to riead—Hc. 171: 21c and 50c. Sometitles elsewhere,25c.: ilk. 50c and $1.00. China Cups and Saucers By the lh’iilS'Hld. 100 to $1.50. Bibirs’ Coats. White 1; 1.4111191 : lined. 980 to $3 00. White cide1down, 31.5010 $4. 50. . Is w01th making .a visit to E vezy- thing first class. 3110 a-grac, lamps, dinner sets, todet 31.18“. ps and sau- Children Jackets For Christmas presents. ‘ ' 100 Jackets, $1.50. ‘ ' 85 Jackets, $1.98. ' 75 Jackets, $25.50. Up to $5. 00. Presents For Men. A nice umbrella. A natty necktie. A pair of good gloves. A suit of our wool underwear. 1 (102. white shirts. '1} (102’. cuffs and-collars. 2 night shirts, etc. Collarettes and Scarfs. This winter will be a long, cold one. You will need a neck warmer. Fur scarfs. $1.25 and $5.00. Collarettcs, 2.25 to $16.00. Our China Department 7 DOLLS By the hundred. Wide awake dolls, sleeping dolls, dressed dolls, undressed dolls, kid dolls, jointed dolls, 100 to $300. GAMES. Conuette the new and best game, the fifty cent size 390. Old Maid, Peter Cuddle, Twiddle ~' Winks, Card Games and all kinds of _ " games. WRAPPERS Make good presents nice house wrap.- - per made of eiderdown $2.25;flannelette 5: 980, $1.25, $1.98. ' Sleds, Wagons and Doll Carriages. - Sleds, 25c to $2.98. V’Vagons, 10c to"$2 98. Doll carriages, 250 to $2.50. GLOVES , ’?_ Always acceptable. We carry only filst class kid glox es,. of only the best makels. Ladies’ and gentlemen’ s gloves at 25 p21 cent. lower than N. Y. cer 5, etc. 1 -. * houses ask for the same gloves. 112.1- SAVE vou12 DUPLICATE CHECKS AND WIN A PRESENT!“"" ”
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