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WILTON.
Norman Betts is quite ill.
Miss Blissie Thomas of Stamford, is
visiting in town.
Mrs. D. D. Telfcrd of New York, was
in town On Saturday.
Mrs. Edward Olmstead, Mrs. A. TV.
Mei-win and Miss Alice Merwin have
been the guests of Miss Kate Keeler of
Ridgefield.
Miss Agnes Ogden is visiting friends
in New York and Stamford.
Louis Verlin is on a business trip
south.
\V. K. J. IIubbell has returned from
a pleasure trip to New York.
Mrs. George W. Ogden has so far re-
covered l‘rom her recent seveie illness
as to be able to ride out on pleasant
days
Miss Sarah Davenport has purchased
a fine team of horses making a total of
live in her stable.
Lester Hyatt of Norwalk visited his
sister Miss Anna Hyatt on Sunday.
Mrs. Adolph Groppler has been Visit-
ing in town.
An agent of the U. S. Fish Com-
missioners delivered 120,000 young trout
in this place on Tuesday which were
placed in local streams by O. L. Bass-
_ ett and John L. Davis, Jr.
Charles \Veston of New York is the
guest of H. G. Thomson.
Miss Helen Middlebrook is having
her house repainted and many improve-
ments made about the place.
Arthur Scribner and Miss Lilian Gay
of North Wilton were married at the
Westport M. E. parsonage by the Rev.
L. VI'. Holmes, Wednesday at :3 p. m.
The best man was Edward N. Thomas
and the bridesmaid was Miss Emma
Fitch. The wedding party which was
composed 'of relatives drove to the
bride’s home where a reception was
held. .
Mrs. John E. Peck and Miss Clara
Peck of Grand Rapids, Mich, are the
the guests of the Misses Carpenter.
The New England Glove Co. are
putting in a. new rivetting machine.
A horse owned by baker Lehn was
taken sick with colic on Tuesday near
the home of Sherman Morehouse, and
despite every effort to save him died
in a. few hours.
Miss Edith Clerc who has been visit--
lng her sister Mrs. George W. Ogden
during her recent illness, returned to
Phillipsburg, Pa., on Saturday. ‘
The links of the \Vilton Golf club
are daily populated by enthusiastic
members who are delighted with the
fine condition of the ground.
Robert Sturges who was so seriously
injured by a cut from a broken bit of
glass in South Nor-walk, is again able
to be out.
Rev. B. G. Thomson ofGreens Farms
preached at the Congregational church
on Sunday morning in exchange with
the pastor, lev. W. D. Hart.
\Villiam Sturges has returned from a
business trip to Toledo.
Rev. \Y. D. Hart and Deacon Frank
Gilbert dined with Mr. and Mrs. Henry
Stevenson of East Not-walk on Sunday.
After a long delay an afternoou mail
from New York has been established,
reaching the Wilton post office at 5:30
p. in. Letters now mailed in New York
up 102 p. m. will reach this place the
same day, instead of 10 a. m. the next
morning as was formerly the case.
The serious illness of the venerable
Abijah Jones has alarmed his many
friends in this town.
Mrs. \Villiam Stciger of Newark, N.
J., is the guest of P. S. Ackcrman.
A number from this place attended
the l'lul‘SL} race at Norwalk on VVednes-
day.
It. II. Fitch wil. open the ice cream
season on Salurday. Horton’s celebra-
ted ice cream WIll be on sale as well as
an assortment of fresh cakes, soda wa-
ter and other seasonable daintics.
Mrs. J. M. Betts visited New
on Monday.
Mrs. Elizabeth Hill who has been re-
sidingin Binghamton. N. Y.. for several
years has reopened her old home in
this place where she will reside for the
summer.
York
'1‘. P. Smith has made a number of
improvements about his residence.
Herbert L. Sturges has greatly im-
proved his reSIdence by the addition
ot'aside piazza and a fresh coat of
paint.
Contests of varied kinds seem to b:
the fashion among the district schools
of this town. This time it happens to
be base ball. the Kent and Bald Hill
nines ei'Ossmg bats on Saturday on a
field near Wilton center. The young-
sters have practiced faithfully and an
exciting game may be expected.
To the many people in town who have
expressed a willingness to patronize
the better class of Lyceum entertain-
menis will be given an excellent op-
porinnin this week, when Alonzo
. Hrin-h’s Eledtro-Pnoto Musical compa-
ny will give a varied programme, ur-
der the auspices of the VViltou Library
a—sociation. .
The VVomans’ Ail society of St.
Matthew’s parish closed the winter’s
work by shipping a large missionary
box to the west. A luncheon was pro-
vided by the members and a social af-
ternoon enjoyed.
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I ‘ Probably the only log cabin in Con—
'necticut is situatedin Wilton. This
‘log cabin is situated in the northern
part of Wilton on a street called Chick-
en street, and is composed of three
rooms. Chicken street, fifty years ago
‘was one of the most populous streets
in Wilton containing a store, a school-
house and alarge number of houses.
This street furnished more soldiers to
the civil war than any other part of
Wilton. There are only two houses on
the street now and the log cabin, built
by a man named Pelham, is quitea
curiosity.
NORTh WILTON.
Mrs. R. W. Keeler is conv-alescing
frbm her recent serious illness.
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Strong Comstock and family visited
relatives in New Canaan on Sunday.
R. W. Keeler has received
load of oats at Wilton station.
A number of fine catches of trout
were made in the local streams
the past week, Herbert Barrett land-
ing twenty-five fine ones in two hours
fishing. '
Arthur Scribner and bride returned
from a short wedding trip on nSatur-
day and will reside with John Lock-
wood until their new home isficomplet-
ed.
August \Volff- has taken the contract
to deliver the milk supplied by local
farmers to Charles Hawxhurst, Nor-
walk, and has purchased a line wagon
for the purpose.
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SOUTH WILTON.
S. L. Grumman is having his house
and barns repainted.
Maple Crest Inn is preparing for the
summer season.
William Post celebrated
birthday on Monday.
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BELDEN HILL.
Josiah Gilbert has delivered about
1500 railroad ties at Wilton station.
Mrs. Thomas Treadwell of Lyons
Plains has been visiting her mother,
Mrs. Francis Brady.
Large numbers of fishermen are on
joying good sport at the reservoir.
It is rumored that “Dick” Moriarty is
to build a large cow barn 30 feet from
the South Norwalk reservoir. A pro-
test from the Water commissioners is
probable.
his 2-3th
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HURLBdTT STREET.
Mrs. Talbot and family of New York,
have leased the Harmon place for the
summer.
Contractor George E. ’ ‘aylor is rush~
ing the work on the Raymond and
Ambler barn which promises to be one
of the finest in the town. _
R. B. Disbrow and family of M t. Yer
non, have opened their fine residence in
this place for the summer.
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WES IPORT.
i “.Itl K, wif e of Frederick H.
Nash, died last Saturday. Her funeral
was attended from Christ church Wed-
nesday afternoon. .
Former Justice of the Peace D. P.
McKenna has been chosen to represent
Court Westport, Foresters of America,
at the supreme convention to be held.
in Detroit, Mich., next September.
Mrs. Christopher McCann of Sarga-
tuck, in company with Miss McCann,
her daughter has gone to Lime Rock,
intending to remain through the sum-
mer. Mrs. McCann’s health has been
failing since the death of her husband.
A petition with fifty signatures of
VVestport residents has been handed to
Representative John H. Jennings for
presentation to the legislature asking
tnat the Bridgeport trolley line and the
Norwalk Tramway company’s line be
allowed to connect so that there may
be a through line via. Westport.
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NEW CANAAN
Mrs. Frank BOssa
sister at Greenwich.~
is visiting her
Minot, the young son of E. H. Sam-
mis of East avenue, is quite ill with
typhoid pneumonia. '
Miss Margie McKend rick resigned,
her position at the post office on Satur-
.day, and Miss M. L. Hoyt has taken
her place.
Several women members of Friend-
ship Division wheeled to Nor-walk,
Monday, and attended the meeting of
Concord Division.
Edward Rutledge and B. A. Wood,
delegates from this town, attended the
meeting of the State Grand Lodge of
Odd FeIIOWs, in New Haven Tuesday.
Herman Spilker was married to Mrs.
Augusta Bruus. at the City Hall, New
York,on Tuesday afternoon. The coup-
, le are taking a trip to Niagara Falls,
I and will return home-the latter part of
this week, when they will begin house-
keeping on Locust avenue.
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EAST NORWALKJ‘
Miss Ida Jones of New York, is visit-
ing Mrs. J. S. Morgan of Cove street.
Irving Fitch of Providence, R. I.,
spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. William Fitch of VanZandt ave-
nue.
Mrs. S. E. Savage has returned to
her home in Iverton from a visit to her
daughter, Mrs. E. J.-Morgan_.
The Epworth League of the East
Avenue church celebrated the 10th an-
niversary of the general ,Epworth
League with speeches and special mu-
sic.
George Hopkins of the Seventh Reg-
iment U. S. Army, stationed at Fort
Slocum was visiting his family, on
Osborn avenue, on a 24-hour furlough,
Sunday.
James YVixted and D. Gorman, of
Bethel, and Thomas Collins, of Dan-
bury, were the guests of A. J. Collins
of Osborn avenue Sunday.
Edward L. Smith, George H. Ferris,
Rufus O. Osborn, John Tryon, Moses
Wilson, W. O. Merritt and Charles
Aisthrope are having the: road in front
of their property on Riverside avenue
surveyed by Engineer C. N. lVood for
an eight foot walk and a gutter and
curb. After the gutter and curb are
laid a petition will be circulated for a
macadamized road.
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DARIEN.
Miss Bump, a sister of Mrs. R. Abel)-
droth, is visiting here.
Saulartein Toombs, a colored lad. 13
years of age, died Tuesday night.
The new lamp ordered for the Metho-
the platform.
Rev. C. A. VVilson’s talk to young
men, in the Methodist church, on Sun-
day evening, was listened to and much
enjoyed by an audience that filled the
building.
Men are taking up and resetting
curb-stones in front of the Eclscopal
church at Noroton. The change will
make an addition of about a foot to the
width of the sidewalk.
Rev. Arthur Requa, with the organ-
1st and choir of the Noroton Presby-
terian church, had charge of the meet-
ing in the Soldiers’ Home Tuesday
night. Mr. Requa delivered an ad-
dress, and the choir rendered fine
musical selections
lilaznntcdzamlm
Pianos
appeal to the most critical taste because of
their beauty of tone and correct design of
case, combined with perfection of workman.
ship and great durability. A variety of odd
styles of pianos at reduced prices always on
hand. Write for particulars.
MASON &: HAMLIN CO;
3 a 5 West l8th St.,
Near Fifth Avenue. NEW YORK.
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NEWSTORE
Main Street.
Opposite the N. Y. Grocery Store.
Elegant assortment of trimmed Hats
Bonnets, Walking Hats, Turbans, Sal
ors, etc.
All are cordially invited to call.
Ladies own Material made and trim-
med by first class New York milliners.
MRS. W FAWCETT, AGT.
DO YOU WANT IT?
A lady’s wheel, in first
class condition. XVIII be
sold for $15 if applied for
at once. Call at GAZETTE
office, in 17 3t.
0.00-an .635: a.“ W
H.AIIZER’S
E7 Z if as
“coo-9c 5:00.: on” I’Ioaolcwmlfl
Is invaluable to every mudiste and Indispen-
Table to every areas nuke . For gownsln
every issue are furni;h_ed two or more
CUT PAPER
‘ PATTERNS
,ilest made, and in p lintof p. actical utility they
. ARE TH E BEST
One needs only to ~rive them a trial (-1 be.
convinceJ that tiny are the most CuflVCd.L‘E-lf
AND eta-leaner
L) .‘n I . i‘.
Price—\Vaist, with mien-e, 1-: Centg;
25 cents: Cozaiplctc gin-2‘12 ne, {'0 cent.
fiiziri.
10 0mm u (”-‘l-‘i/ $11 .0." u :’--« -
HARPER & BROTHERS. Fairly.- 3
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Soak the hands thoroughly, on retmng, in
9. nor lather of CUTICURA SOAP, the most
effective skin purifying soap, as well as purest
and sweetest for toilet, bath, and nursery.
Dry, anoint freely with CUTIGURA Ointment,
the great skin cure and purest of emollients.
Wear old gloves during night. For sore hands,
itching, burning aims and painful finger
ends, this one My t treatment .15 wonderful.
Sold throughout the world. POTTER. D. AND C. Coma.
Props., Boston. “ How to have Beautifu lllmds," free.
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P. w. BAITES’
42 WATER STREET,
You can find as 5 me an assortment of
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As can be found in any Yard in the
State. Look it over and get
prices before going elsewhere
Spring Goods.
Have just received a big line of
Spring Goods. They are the hand-
somest ever offered in town.
Cheviots and Plaids
Among them for the ladies. The
finest English imported goods f0
tailor made suits.
Ladies’ Suits, $25 to $50.
is furnished, $12 to $15.
Large stock of Ladies’ cloth, all sty
and colors.
Patterns cut any style, to order.
guaranteed. -
For Men.
When clot
Fit
Suits from $15 up. Trousers, 85 up.
Spring Overcoats, $18. The nobbiest
styles we have ever seen.
BICYCLE SUITS.
L. BIRMAN,
Ladies’ and Genllemen’s Tailor ‘
33 Main Street,
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NORWALK
HOTEL.
I. 6. Hamilton, Prop. '
Evervthlng Modern!
Newly Furnished!
New Management!
AGENT FOR
Highland
Brewing Company.
EVERYTHING FIRST—CLASS.
For Family or Medicinal use we have
a fu[1 supply of the
Best Grade
of Beer and Whiskies, including:
BEER
Pillsner, Export, and BavarianLager
(steamed or plain.)
ALES
Golden Pale, Golden Dark.
Stock, Malt Extract, and Malt and Iron
Bock Beer ‘
PORTER—-
Whiskies
Finest brands for medicinal use.
"Hunter,” “King William Scotch,"
"Cost-air’s Rye.” “Pepper,” “Hermit-
age,” “Taylor Kentucky,” etc. . ‘
I. G. HAMILTON.
DANNIlBllNKS
» Have just received
Twenty=five First Class
Horses'
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Specially Selected for this Market.
A complete assortment of every kind
and grade. They are thoroughly ,bro-
ken in all harness and weigh from 1100
to 1750 pounds.
REMEMBER, if Horses are not
as guaranteed the purchase money wil
be cheerfully returned.
IIIIII CARRIAGE BEPIISITIIRY
contains the finest lasso rtmcnt of Car-
riages and Wagons of all kinds,
AT SPECIAL“ LOW PBIGES.
RUNABOUTS. SURREYS. BUSI-
NESS WAGONS. FARM
WAGONS. &c.
PLYMOUTH BUCK ICE
31mm PURE!
Stores and families supplied. Lowe '
- rates.
ELLS {It (20., I I North Ave.
Norwalk.
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T0 the Members of the Wozniak, South Nor-walk a1
East War-walk Fire Departmenls .°
The year ’98 was a great year for bicycles. I sold mor
wheels during that year than ever before, but I desire to mak
the year ’99 a record breaker, and in order to do it I wai
your assistance in booming the Rambler Wheel; to sprea
its name and fame into every nook and corner of our town.
To obtain your help I propose to give away Absolute].
Free, to the most popular member cf either the Norwall
South N orwalk or East Norwalk Fire Departments a celebr
ted High Grade ’99 Rambler VVbeeI, the fleetest, th
handsomest, the most graceful, the most durable and mo
reliable wheel built, up to date.
The popularity will be decided by ballot, and in order t
vote for candidates the name of the member to be voted f0
together with the name of the fire company of which he is
member must be written on the coupon below and deposite
in the ballot box at my store No. 45 Main street, Norwalk.
Ballots for members of the South N orwalk department ca.
be deposited in the ballot box at the store of_,Whelpley .‘
Clark in the Lauder building.
Ballotsfor member. of the East Norwalk department ca.
be deposited in the ballot box in Haffne‘r’s Cigar and New
store at the east end of the Washington street bridge.
The contest is open to every memberof the several fire (1
partments, including members of the Fire Police.
All ballots must be deposited by 7 o‘clock sharp, on Ill
evening of May 29th, and the name of the winner will be a!
nounced on May 31st.
J, T. Prowitt,
Agent RAMBLER WHEELS,
No. 45 MAIN STREET, NORWALK, CONN.
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