Founded in 1800.] A 7:. Entertaining and Instructive Home Journal. Especially Devoted to Local JVews and Interests. [$1.00 1-Year.- VOL. Xena—No 51 SNORWALIg CONN” FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22.,189‘9 ~12 PAGES. PRICE ' Two CENTS. the schools in the patriotic work. In connection with this Mrs. Weed an- nounced that an additional prize of five dollars had been offered by Miss Mary I]. II. II. MEET. An Open MeetingWith a,De- ,, ~Iightf'ul Entertainment. Hale.” This ,is to afford the pupils of MR. S'ELLECK SPEAKS. chance to compete. The Regent in introducing the Rev. C. M. Srelleck referred briefly to the general interest evinced in the centen- ary of Washingtbn’s death as shOWn by the many memorial services. held in different parts of the country and the observance of the day in the\ schools, and particularly of, the striking solemnities at old St. Paul’s in New York by the Order of the Cincinnati, the S. R’s and S. A. R.’s. This church is the only one in the city which is pre- revolutionary and it was there the first president attended. services. Rev. C. M. Selleck then read a paper which was greatly enjoyed by those A vote of thanks was tender- Delegates Were Elected'to the National Con- gress D. A. R. to be Held at Washington. ' The open meeting of the D. A. R. held yesterday was largely attended by the members and their guests. The Regent,Mrs. Samuel R. Weed was pres- ent and presided ”over the meeting. The program was full of interest and was well rendered. After “America” had been sung Mrs. Weed welcomed the guests of the day and introduced Miss Amy Wood,who rendered a bal- lad in a pleasing manner; E. B. Man— ville acted as accompanist. A delight- ful selection from banjos was then giv- en by Miss Louise M. -Wood and Miss Matilda Richardson, accompanied en the piano by Miss Amy Wood. The matter of the Nathan Hale me- morial was then brought up with a re- present. ed him. More music followed, by the young ladies. The election of alternates for the delegates to the National Congress, who were Mrs. T. R. Weed and Mrs. E. J. Hill, were Mrs.S S.K. Noble, Mrs. port from Mrs. E. H. Gumbart, who had in charge the collections made in Sarah Belden, Mrs. Ella D‘ Hill, Miss the schools for this object, amounting Elizabeth Ray mond,‘ Mrs. John H" Ferris, .irs. Walter L. Weed. Re- to ne'er fifty—six dollars. This was a wholly voluntary offering from the It was voted that when the memorial is erected a suitable tablet sh all be attached showing the share of freshments were served by the Wom- 1 . . an’s Exchange. calloren. . _ ~‘o-s>———.————— ——Advertise in THE GAZETTE. 11,11w111 111311111. Cunningham for an essay on “Nathan. grammar and intermediate schools a’ The. Dirdctors Give the Public _ Valuable Information. COMPLETED BUILDING. In Round Numbers the Institution Cost Forty. Thousand Dollars. The directbrs of the Norwalk hos; . pital lay befo1e the public the fellow- .3 ing frank statement, and invite the”; continued, and generous co-operation of all w ho: find pleasure in relieving those who, suffer: , V THE COMPLETED BUILDING. The commanding site, tasteful archi- tecture and large proportions of our new Hospital awaken the interest alike of our citizens and of strangers. Acareful inspection of the interior will win increasing admiration. ;A recent visitor from a firm dealing in hospital supplies, 1n writing to his‘ house described this as the completest, upto date small hospital he had seen in New England. THE BUILDERS. Gifts from those in plain walks of life and the well to do, erection. Not a cent has been ed from local taxatioa or bv its rcaliz-r ap- propriation from 0111 town or the twin have secured any cities. intelligent, -warm m-heart ed, :- . Total, THE'COST. In round numbers this institution represents an expenditure of $40,000. This is aggregated by the following items: ' The site on‘jConnecticut avenue comprising three acres, with approaches from that avenue. from Cedar street, and from Seymour splace. $"7,000 Grading.approaches,driveways sidewalks, etc., 1 2,500 The Hospital building with gas, "A! ' electric and water connec- tions, 22,500 Heating apparatus 1,500 Furniture and household utena sils, - 5,850 Surgical, medical and hygienic appliances, , 750- . $40,000 . THE PURPOSE. The sick we have always with us. - : An appalling sight it would be if there were gathered in one place all the ' pain-stricken, diseased, infirm and in- jured to be’ found within the borders of our thwnship. How little would-our new building suffice to giva shelter to such a crowd. But it is not intended for so general a ministration. Its mis- sion is not to serve those ill with ling- ering, incurable S’diseases, nor those who suffer from contagious maladies, for we have not yet facilities for se- cluding such patients where their ail- ments will 'notimperil all the rest. THIS IS PRIMARILY AN EMERGENCY HOSPITAL. That is, one to offer prompt and effi- cient 1efuge and aid for a time to those cases 'of non-contagious sickness and (CONTINUED ON PAGE EIGHT.) - flhristmas, I89 9: Joyful Greeting. I ~ A TIMELY CHRISTMAS ANNOUNCEMENT We invite our patrons to view the moat complete line of Xmas Novelties and staple household furniture ever shown 1n this locality Iron o‘nn commas, excellent suggestions are offered : by the quaint and beautiful pieces of furniture in our stock, uphol- ? 1tered in allqualities from Velours to denims. Attractive pieces at 111 prices, and sure to please you. Our New Furniture for Dining Rooms converts the plain meal into the semblance of a feast and the luxu- rious C hairs give ease and comfort to the diner. ‘ Extension Tables from $5.00 up. ‘ Side-Boards from $12.00 up. China Closets from $10. 50 up‘. Dining- Ixoom Chairs from 75c up. FOR THE COST ROOM we have the very things that cannot fail to‘ please you. Smyrna, Moquette and Velvet ,7 Rugs, at rock bottom prices. " Reed and Rattan Chairs, ‘ from 931. 50 up. Center Tables from 50c up. ()nyx Tables from $3.25 up. Tabourettes from 39c 11p. CHAIRS FOR COMFORT. ' . . The home is more happylthat has comfuriablr chairs to rest the ‘ tired body. Our' stock includes some clcoant easy chairs at easy prices. Fancy Upholstered Rockers and 1. Morris Chaiistin,‘ great variety. Nothing more suitable as a Xmas gift. 1 . ' l ’ LIBRARY FURNITURE. Book Shelves and Book Cases of all sizes and at 211} prices. Protect your books by having the right - p ace fer them. Encourage reading bv having bookswheré they will be he ndy to get at. AJ Prompt delivery gu imnteetl. HALLWAY FURNITURE. ‘ 1' help to give an 1 is, agmarvel of cl to your hallway. form a good impression from the start, the departing guest will’carry E away pleasant memories, attractive '; hall furniture willIdo it. . Ourwell made Hat Rack at $3.50 ‘I Don’ t make the mistake of neg- lecting the hallway Hall Chairs and Hat Racks will Our special .3 nv-iting appearance The visitor will egance. Fon' BABY we have the most charming Beds and Accessories. Get a new, clean, fresh bed, and your baby’s slumbers I. will'bc quiet and ref;eshing: . l Prices from $1.25 up. ' mend them. your ideas. E .. . / , l BRASS AND IRON BEDS. have many points .which' recom- VVe have ——simplv enameled iron or elabo- rately decorated with brass to suit many stvlcs Prices from $4.00 up. nArrRssses. You should sleep on one of 0111 new Mattresses. \Ve offer nothing of inferior grade or finish in 0111 bedding department, however, low the price. Prices range from $2.00 up. OUR LINE OF Chiffoniers Odd Dresseis, Chamber Suits. Pa1lor, Suits, Couches, Toilet Tables, Com Music Cabinets is the largest as selected stock to be found' in the Twin Cities. and look at our line of Childre and Rockers Im the holidavs. bination Cases and well as the best Be sure - 9 n’s Moi'ris Chairs ‘ ' 1.2 \ n N orth Mobil-St” ’ “SouthrNoifi-valk'." _. s ’2 i position. 1111111111 1111. Names of. Candidates for the Several City Com--2 mittees. '" MAYOR GLOVER T0 DECIDE- some Changes, 11 is Thought, Will Be Made. In lecal political circles there is a great deal more interest shown in the coming chairmanships of the several city committees to be appointed by Mayor Glover next month than' in the canvass for the Republican nomination for Governor. The one is our own af-i fair solely, while in the other we share our interest with the whole state. Not even the pleasures of Christmas shopping can divert attraction from Mayor Glover’s coming appointments. The political quid nunc will turn from gazing at the wealth of attractions in- the windows of GAZETTE advertisers to ask the next acquaintance he meets Who he thinks will get the chairman? ship of this or that committee. On January first two of the present members of the city council, Messrs. O. E. Wilson and Goold Hoyt, retire to private life. In the place of these retiring council- men will come Stephen H. Holmes and 'George S. Grumman, the latter the only Democrat on the board. With these changes the board of councilmen on January first will consist of the fol- lowing: Frederick H. Buckle y, Aardn II. Hoyt, ‘ ' Aurelius J .’ Meeker, Alfred Av ison, I ' Stephen H. Holmes, George S. Grumman. 1. The most prominent committee is that of finance, the chairmanship of which was held during the past year by O.E. Wilson. It is thought that in the new deal S. H. Holmes will. be given this important post,although there are a number who think that Buckley stands a good show for the 'chairman- ship. Next to finance comes that of high- way. A. J. Meeker has been. filling this important post the past year, but it is thought that he will be given another committee nexo year and Councilman Buckley advanced from the fire department committee to that of highway. Still Holmes may be ap- pointed it he does not get finance. A. H. Hoyt now fills the chairman- ship of the committee on lights, and it is thought that Mayor Glover will con- tinue him ‘in that _ position another year. 5 , Councilman Meeker, if he leaves the highway committee. will probably be given the chairmanship of the police committee made vacant by the retire- ment of Goold Hoyt. Mr. Meeker is at present captain of the fire police which gives him an advantage over his col- leagues for the police chairmanship. The chairman of the sewer commit- tee is A. Avison, and as he has made an unusually gnod ofiicer during the past year it is more than probable that he will be rte-appointed to his present George S. Grumman, the Democratic member, is an old fireman and a mem- ber of Phoenix Engine company and in all probability he will be appointed chairman of' 1he fire‘ committee, for which positi'on- he is better qualified than any member of the board. , To sum up, it is, the impression among those who think they are on the inside, that Mayor Glover’ s chairman- ships of the committees will be as fol- lows : ' ' ' . Finance—Holmes'or Buckley. Highway-Bucklm or Holmes. L10 hts—Hovt a ~ I ’. Police—Meeker. Sewers-l—Avison. Fire—G ru miman. ‘-= ‘ -—Adaertise in THE QAZETTE L .. other. ‘ fits them. J l laiFiir Syrup SUNDAY SHAVING; Recorder Senior Applies Common Sense‘ to 3-. 1 Construction of Law. ' ' New Jersey has in George B. Senior . a recorder who applies common sense to his construction of law. The Bar- bers’ Union of Paterson inaugurated a- Sunday closing movement, and caused the arrest of barbers who did not ' shut up shop. Recorder Senior, dismissed ’ every complaint. lodged by the union against those barbers who refused “to close on Sunday, saying: “This ques- tion as to keeping open on the Sabbath is indeed a fine one, and I have been for some time studying it carefully be- fore passing judgment. I want you all who are listening to me' to remember that this is a modern time—an age of progress, when usages and customs make our laws. I myself think shavo ‘ ing a necessity. I do it_in my home every Sunday myself, and so do count- less others who are God-loving Christ- ians. Yes. even preachers do it. It is as much of a necessity as is bathing on Sunday, and I don’t think . it comes within my province to say who shall or shall not keep Open his shaving parlors on the Sabbath. 1, therefore, dis- charge all the barbers who have been arrested for keeping open their stores on Sunday.” ‘0...” -—Lost Child Found- Albert Smith, four years old,w.1.n- dered away froin his home on West ~ avenue this morning and his folks were much worried over his absence. Failé ‘“ ing to return at noon 3. searching party of several hundred excited people trac- ed him to “The Big Store’ of W.S Sturtevant. where he had gone to see the great display of holiday goods. —————-— ~~——‘o-o>—~~» — . KIammar-Marshall. Attorney John J. Walsh acting as a. justice last night united in marriage William Hem y Ma1 shall and Lena L. Klammar. The ceremony was pe1f01 med at law“ ‘ yer Walsh’s well known "Blackstone Cottage” nea1 Dorlon Point. ,3 ,' 4 EditorsAwfuI Plight. ' F. M. Higgins, Editor Seneca, (1113,) N ews. was afflicted for years with Piles that no doctor or remedy helped until he tried Bucklen’ s Arnica Salve. He writes two boxes wholly cured him. It’s the surest Pile on e on earth and the best salve in t e world. Cure. guaranteed. Only 25 cents. Sold by J. A. Riggs, Druggist. / _ ' .‘ '4‘-‘ Vv - Norwalk Cases in Court. Among.the cases on the short calen- dar, before Judge Robinson in Bridge- port to-day, are the following N orwalk cases; Philo A. Thatcher vs, Fannie G. Baxter et als, foreclosure; James-D. Jennings, etals, Exrs. vs. Eloise-Ives, foreclosure; N orw alk& South Norwalk Electric Light' Co. vs. City of South Norwalk, motion that defendant file an ' answer to the amended complaint al- lowed June 23, and to the sup-ple- mental complaint filed Oct. 15. 1898. “ A '5 A Snsibl Man Would we Kemp' s Balsam for the Throat and Lungs. It 1s acuring more of Coughs, Colds. Asthma, Bronch1tis, . , Group and all Throat and Lung 'zj Troubles, than any other medicine. The ' ., proprietor has authorlzed any druggist to give you a Sample Bottle Free to éonvince you of the merit of this great remedy. Price 25c. and 50c. ~——-4o-o>—— A Worthy Cause- The Salvation Army hall will be open all day, Tuesday to receive anything that may be sent. Any one who has , not been called upon. or cannot send ~ ' their offerings to the hall, if they will , drop Capt. Stewart 11. card he will see: that some one calls to receive the gift whether it is money .or food. Any one; _ knowing of those who should receive / tickets fer the dinner would confer' .1. favor by letting the captain know, so , that they can be supplied. - Companions of the Forest. Star of Columbia Circle, Companions of the Forest, held its annual election ~ - last night. The result was as follows: Chief Companion.~M rs. J. Tobey. Sub-Chief-Companio..-’—Mrs. . Mary Tyle. ,, ‘ , . ,R. G.—Miss O’Connell. - ‘ , ' 'L. G.-—Mrs. Léslie. . - . I. S.-—Miss' M ulcahe y. . ~" Fin. Sec—Mrs. Michael Howard. Rec. See—Mrs. M. Steegmuller. Treasurers-Katherine Duffy. Trustee—1T. S. Tobey. Pianist—Annie Steg'muller. 4AAA‘ ‘vvv THE MODERN MOTHER. Has found that her little ones are im- proved more by the pleasant Syrup of Figs, when' 1n need of the laxati e e -- feet of a gentle Iemedy,; than by “any Childi en enjoy it and it bene- 'l‘he true remedy,__S\.1iip Figs, is manufactured by the Califor' Cit. only
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