he
M. (ht, where she was born. She
”thedanghter of the late Mr. and
HI. Charles W. fleCcunt, both of whom
_ “recently. She is survived by her
,~ husband and four little children. Harry.
: Berlin, Charles and Mamie, the oldest of
whom a“ ten year-of use. Twabmthon.
L. (MI. W. leCouat and William G. Le-
Oonnt,sudssister,Mrs. DavidB. Bose,
‘ also survive her. Mrs. Wright was “a
‘ “lady of extraordinary qualities, and
f, lavas many friends who will mourn
theft-loss. Hornets of charity. one of
which was performed a few days before
3 "fella-wastakenseriously ill, will always
* mania the memory of those whom
‘eho has aided, as monuments of her gen-
erosityand kindness. The funeral serv-
ices will be held at her late residence, Fri-
dayafternoon at 2:80. The funeral will
' he in charge of «Undertaker Raymond.
There is an elderly gentleman residing
on Osborne avenue who was at one time
one of the world's greatest sporting men.
In speaking of John L. Sullivan, the fal-
lsnidol of pugilism, he said he made
the gloves which Sullivan wore the night
, be conquered Jack Dempsey. He was
ahoJack Keenan’s favorite friend, and
modes“ his matches in this country.
Before Beenan died he prmented to the
gentleman referred to a walking stick
which he still carries, and upon which
isengraved “John C. Heenan, Champion
of the Worl ." His advertisement also
appears in the. New York Clipper. a
“par of opening note, and contains a
list of books of which he is the author,
all of them devoted to sporting. He has
come at this place to lead a quiet life,
awaken the bustling of the city, as
hiseyesighthas become so weak as to
render him almost totally blind. But
his large circle of friends have not forgot
.him and the leading lightswif the pro-
fession are his most intimate friends.
. Four young ladies, residents of Nor-
walk, it is said, hired a row—boat of
George Tobey, yesterday, and started
down the river all in a merry mood.
With the air of full~fledged seamen, they
manned their boat in a girlish mannen.
It was not their abilities as oarsmen that
carried them down the stream, but the
outgoing tide, as they discovered to their
sorrow, and the quoting of "Woman,
lovely woman, lost again through van-
ity," wssas near fulfilled as it could
have been had not twoof East Norwalk's
gallant young men, Charles Bosegood
and Melvin Odell. gone to their as-
sistance and rendered timely aid. They
were towed ashore and vowed that
"they'd never go there any more." Their
escape from drowning was a narrow
“0
Yesterday afternoon a man engaged in
plowinga field near the Gregory Point
road said it was the dryest season he had
experienced for many years. Even the
amateur agriculturists are becoming
alarmed and seeking all kinds of advice
forthe saving of their labor. A rain-
maker has excellent chances to make a
fortune here, alone.
Business men of this place are com-
plaining of the numerous counterfeit sil~
ver dollars in circulation. Steps to for-
retout introducers of this illegal tender
have already been taken. and have been
kept a secret, but yesterday one man let
it out through his indignation when he
discovered that another had been worked
on him. '
A horse was found last Monday morn-
iagby William E. Marvin. on his prop-
erty at East Rocks. All advertisement
announcing the fact, appears in another
column. The animal is black. and the
owner can have the horse by paying ex-
psesss and proving ownership.
lid. Smith, of Riverside avenue', paint-
,y adtbeflrehydraut in front of his resi-
, m in water colors, Monday night.
Ideaaturaldoss this appear that ladies
m raise their skirts, fearing the
water will touch them.
The wedding of Miss Lillian B. Gilbert
tom W. Gotham will be solem-
fisd at Bo'elock this evening in the
‘flAvenus Methodist Episcopal church.
rag, m. Itev.A. J. Smith, will
more.
‘Mtlss Day left here this morning in
“jib-maimed boat Josls F, for West-
psrt. at which placebo will take in tow
_tksslcep Champion,sad bring her to
' “port, where she will be offered for
. :lhpatrlotism of somsof our sltlssns
; saw in various ways, but the
hut h the «sauce of a flag pole assrly
must high. in tksysidef George
C wsvsprssmt. sad anuesfleut tissues
enjoyed. ,gVocal and instrumental music
wasrendsrtd.aflsrpwbieb rsfrsshmsets
were served and the merryniskcsds-
portedforhomsstalalebcurw
The friends of Mnsudlfrs. 2.8.
Bullhead family will begladtolssrn
mastheyhsvssgslureturnedtotbslr
home is Eat-Norwslknftsr spsndisg
- thewlatsr in Bridgeport.
Marshall B. Toilet is having rota
shinewslks laidand various other im-
provements made about his handsome
residencestthe corner of East sud-Br.
John avenues. _ ‘
The trees which we'replscsd along the
entrance toSt. Peter’s German church.
in honor of the feast of Whiteuntide,
will remain there during the week. .
A rate cut is raging between two bar-
hers of this place. and the fun is grow-
ing tosuch an extent that it will he a
close shave for the winner.
Mrs. Edwin James, of Hill street, has
returned home after visiting her father,
E. C. Dodge, of Thirty-seventh street.
New York.
Captain Nathan Roberts beached his
cat-boat, yesterday, . and will overhaul
her before launching her for the summer.
The lathers have begun work at the
residence of Mrs. William B. Our, which
is being erected on Gregory Point road.
Edgar F. Fancher, of Maple avenue.
has erected on his property a new build-
ing, which he will use as a workshop.
T.;S.LGlover will (give blackboard ex-
ercises tonight, to the members of the
East Norwslk American band.
George S. Knapp, who broke his leg
nearly ten months ago, is still very lame
and goes about on crutches.
Captain Oscar St. John left this morn-
ing for Boston to take his vessel, the
Jennie C. May, south.
Charles Moffett is repainting his
sharpie, which he has healed ssbore near
Marvin’s dock. _
Miss Emma Spaulding,of Henry street,
has recovered from a severe attack of
the measles.
Chauncey Brundage today» shipped to
Biclefeld a Spuhn. 216 pairs of chil-
dren's shoes. ‘
Miss Edna Ainsworth, of Henry street,
will visit friends in the Park .City, Dew
ration Day.
George R.Redman is remodelling his
property on Maple avenue.
Mrs. Rosa Raymond, of New Haven,
is visiting relatives here.
BABIES.
A most pleasant affair took place Mon-
day night at the home of Fred Chadder-
ton, Railroad avenue. Darien, the occa-
sion being a farewell reception tendered
to William A. Farris. The following
gentlemen were present in addition to
the guest of the evening: Messrs. Harry
Hindley, Andrew Jayne, Stephen Hoyt,
Paul Orris, Earl Lounsbury, Rance
I’ooley, James Pooley, William Langdon,
Everett Millspaugh, Wilbur Reed,
Charles Chandley. and Sylvester Bowen.
Mr. Chadderton commenced the proceed-
ings by welcoming Mr. Ferris to the
festive board on behalf of the gentlemen
present. All hands then proceeded to
satisfy the inner man from a plentiful
supply of roast beef, lamb, fruit, pies.
strawberries, cream, etc. Cigars were
then passed around. The table decora-
tions were provided by Florist St. John.
Mr. (Jbadderton endeavored to induce
several of Mr. Farris’ old friends to make
the presentation. but as there was such
an abundance of besbfulness that duty
also fell to himself. He spoke of the re-
grets with which they heard of his decis-
ion to leave Button for California and
felt that they could not do less than invite
him to meet all on the eve of his depsr.
ture for the purpose of showing their es-
teem for him as a friend. He then asked
him to accept as a slight memento of the
occasion, from the gentlemen present,
and one or two others who could not
come, a handsome silk umbrella, suppli-
ed by W. A. Benedict&Co.,of South-
Norwalkmot for its intrinsic value but as
and hoped his sojourn would be the
means of fully restoring him to perfect
health, and that in the no distant future
they might have the pleasure of spend-
lug another pleasant evening in accord-
ing him a hearty welcome home. Mr.
Farris feelingly responded. and although
he intimated that he was as speech-
msker heappreelatsd tbeklndnus shown
ts lilin on that occasion. The time was
aft-wards spent in singing. etc, and a
most agreeable social was broughttoa
close in the “weesluall hours.”
The work of raising Austin's block, in
for its removal to its new
slts,willbe commenced today by bos-
trsetor Oogsswsll.
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Grumman spent
lstsrdsy and Sunday attaks Weenies.
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a pleasant reminder of pleasant times, M
”WAYNE.
' Yesterday afternoon, as Mrs. Starr
Kevlar. with her infant in her arms,
startedtogodownthestepsofthedepot
platform, she missed her footing, and
fell the entire length, directly on the
child, but in such a way it was not hurt.
Mrs. Keeler was somewhat bruised.
*Csptsin and Mrs. E. B. Smith left here
yesterday for Nortbport. L. 1., to make a
short visit. They sailed scross'the Sound
HORMON.
Mr. and Mrs. Pheaston, of Noroton,
were pleasantly surprised on Friday by
members of the Cottar’s Home Circle.
A large number gathered at, the house,
where songs, dancing and games were
kept up until early in the morning. The
following were present from this town:
Misses Maggie and Elsie Dunn and John
McDougall.
Harry F. Waring has constructed a
miniature Queen Anne cottage which is
exhibited at the Ijloroton post office.
The house is built entirely of cigar boxes,
has windows, doors, imitation of slate
roof, etc, and not a nail‘ is used. Trees
and shrubbery adorn the lawn, which is
enclosed by a.rail fence.
John D. Crimmons is having his costly
property at Coiiender Point put in repair,
with a view of moving there about June
1. The house and outbuildings are being
painted, and the grounds improved.
Miss Amelia Crimes, of Stamford, was
the guest, Sunday, of Miss Maggie Ben-
nett, of Noroton Heights.
Miss Hoi‘fkins and Mimi Florence Wood-
hull, of Stamford, spent Sunday with
Miss Grace Strangward.
James Costello, of Fitch‘s Soldiers’
Home, has been granted an increase of
pension.
Daniel Riley is making an attractive
walk in front of his residence.
GEORGETOWN.
Company F, of Norwalk, came down
from Ridgefield. Saturday night, and
camped out in the lot huk of Charles
Morehouse‘s residence at Branchville,
and Sunday morning they left footie“
Putnam camping grounds.
Than Hill, the milkman, had the mis-
fortune last Saturday morning to break
a spring of his wagon, turning his milk
over. The accident was caused by a
hole in the road.
Michael Connery has purchased the old
Congregational parsonage of Samuel
Lent, and minor says we are to have a
wedding in the near future.
Rent}. L.'Taylor will exchange pul-
pits with the Congregational minister at
Redding Center. next Sunday.
Myron Olmsteud, of South Norwalk,
spent Sunday With his parents at Little
Boston district.
Mrs. it. J. Barron. of Norwalk, was
the guest of Mrs. W. A. Williams, over
Sunday.
Edwin Gilbert and wife arrived home
from Crescent City. Florida, last Thurs-
day.
Frank Bryant and family, of Norwalk,
spent Sunday with Burr Mills.
Larry Dyes and Mrs. Bridget Kyser
were united in marriage last week.
George Cole and family have gone to
live with E. O. Enrlbutt.
.4—
When fevers snd other epidemics are
"°“""' rdfié‘“s‘.i..it'i2""l‘ "'”
stem w s per-
gu bavln thin and impure blood. is in
the most avorable condition to "catch"
whatever disease may be floating in the
air. Bewise in time.
Persons who sympathize with the
afllicted will rejoice with D. E. Carr of
1235 Harrison street. Kansas City. He
is an old sufferer from inflammatory
rheumatism, but has not heretofore
been troubled in this climate. Last
winter he went up into Wisconsin, and
"It came it me again very acute and
severe," hemd. "My joints swelled and
most to look at. Upon the urgent
nest of my mother-ln-law I tried
Chamberlain‘s Pain Balm to reduce the
swellln and essetbe in, and to my
be surprise, it ld both. i have
used three fiftysceiit bottles and believe
it to be the finest thing for rheumatism,
us and swelliags extant. For sale by
. C. Stillsou, drugght.
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chlldren Cry for
Pltcher's Gastorla.
' children Cry for
Pltoher’s Gastbrla.
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in comequence has had another attack. I
became inflamed; sore to touch or sl-
WZBTPOBT.
Rev. Mr. Weliman,of New Rochelle,
and Rev. James E. Coley. of this place,
assisted Rev. Kenneth Msckensie at
Memorial church,8undsy morning. and
in the evening the servics_wss con-
ducted by Rev. Mr. Wellman.
Mr. Blade and family, of New York.
take possession today, of the London
Ketchum place, which they have hired
for the summer.
Miss Helen Bradley and William
Dana, of Brooklyn, N. Y., were guests,
Sunday. of Mrs. H. B. Bradley. ~
Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Wood. of Brook-
lyn, N. Y.. are guests at the residence of
Willard S. Adams.
There is an unclaimed letter at the
postoflice addressed to Charles Litting- ,
hart.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry G. Grocutt. of
Bethe], are visiting friends in town.
Mrs. John F.Godilot, of Brooklyn. is
visiting Mrs. Alexis Godilot.
BoraceL. Sheppard, of Bethel, spent
Sunday with friends in town.
Miss Annie Gould, of Bridgeport, is a
guest of Mrs. Walter Price.
Taylor at Golden.
Real Estate and insurance,
WASHINGTON ti’l' MIT.
Per-Kins lookln fora lot or house and lot.
with the view 0 purchasln .aro invited to
call and examine our list. e have them for
sale in every partof the city at reasonable
prices and on my tel-ins. an! tf
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A can?other'§1.i‘.;r...‘;..ii........§i
as West avenue, South Norwalk. mill
AN established and successful company lo-
' eating Its factory in Connecticut together
with a branch eastern whol e agency, do
siresamaulo manage shipping department,
who can invest Mill) cash: lull security given,
81.11!) annual M ”E and share of profits Ad-
llreell “TREASUR it." care lilo. .511 Lincoln
Building. l'nlon Square. bow York. mill lw
LEASING and dyeing establishment, No. 4
Raymond street. (‘orner South Maln
street, on line if electric care. South Nor-
walk. Conn. We respectfull announce tolhe
citizens of South Norwalk. orw alk and viola.
lty that we established ourselves in your
midst. in the dyeing and cleanin business.
and are new prepare. to do all bin 3 of clean-
ing and dyeing in the very best style and man-
ner. Ladlea‘ suits. dresses, either made up or
a rt. cloaks. capes. infants' cam s, hoods, etc..
r bbons. fringes. piano, 0 an. billiard covers,
muffle scarfs, ties. kl glnv kid shoes.
also feat rs cleaned and curled. lentiemen’ii
garments dyed or cleaned and p in the
beat manner. (2. BU'I‘TIRFASS. mil) tf
B‘URNISHED house, by a small family for
about three months. from about J une l5.
Address stating rent. “RESPONSIBLE," slen-
tinel Office. May ill-9t
C INTLEMAN would like large front room,
I with privilege of bath. in close prorlm-
ity to Mahackemo Motel. Address "J. l‘. 0.."
Sentinel office. mid 3t
T0 LI‘YI‘.
ROOMS. second story, front. Swartz dz Cor.
butt block; modern improvements. halls
lighted and cleaned; rent an. Also office for-
marly ocvu led by Jacob ill. Layton, in post
office build mt: tent 8|!» Inquire at officer)!
ULIDWELLCIGAHC ..ll'i Washingtonstroet.
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CORNER house on Livingston place from
May inc. All muster-m lriéprovemenle.
Kent 8:» inquire. W. H. RID R, ‘.'l “est
avenue. s23"
lfilGH'l‘ room cottage with all modern Ini—
s rovsuients. 920 per "'01)“! Inquire of
HAM Hill; LYNES. 9 Main street, Norwnllt.
iillll lw
F‘IIUM May 1. house No. 9 IIttflIlll‘fl Place, R
mums. Inquire at TAYLOR a GUI.-
Dl'lN’ri. mil if
P‘LA’I‘ of livelfn rolllnsun second floor over
Miss Tlilotsoll's mllllilr ry storr. So. an
East Washington afrt‘t-I: also flat uf live (5)
rooms on ihlrd floor in same building. in-
uire of fiEUlililt l-‘. BEAIISE. at City .Na-
l‘lonai Bank. .20 if
\‘l‘inouhle house. 6 rooms. bath and. all
A improvements on each side Verycbeao
tosmallfamil‘v. 'l. B. WILSON, holder, 9':
Wall street, horwalk, (.‘onn. mill lw
gingham... on... Applgtod. ARTHUR
l PINNEU. til Wall stmat, lll’flfllk.l€fl‘nn.
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\‘lfll'flb and third floors, No. Til South Main
t street. rent .7 and ill: house Woodward
avenue, rent titulart of house on Flrst ave-
nue. Benedict Farm. rent 95. Apply to E. A.
WOODWARD.
VI‘U a small family. a room at 17.1 East ave-
nue. good garden, troi ey oars pass the
door good references Mlulfl‘d. For rtlcu-
larslnqulre of w. H. BENDRICK. as cut
avenue. ml lit
ill! store now econ led b George Taft on
T Wall street Norieaik. yinculrsof BUCK-
lNGHAM usiiiwooo. rel tf
’ YPPBR llcorof Worcester flat; rent “2.00
2 r month. inquire at office of THE
(:1th rs KNAPPCompany, Factorymfilmt.
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Mom“.-. .__..,... . .
aacsus water meter. victim he sold
cheap for want of use. apply at this
('all at
all) if
office.
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termannulre W. XIOMM. ml! lw
AWN Mowers. from ”.50 up. All the
task ludln the tutors
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Frlday. Music by
Saturday. Jerome
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You ARE lerrsn
OPEN BOTH nvnnmcs
UNTIL 10 O'CLOCK.
Helne’s Orchestra.
May’s Banio Club.
A pleasant entertainment for our friends and a convincing
argument that we will continue to load all competition in point
Everythlng for Men’s and Boye’ Wear.
SENTINEL BUILDING,
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ll. l. BENEIlIBT l. BOMPANY,‘
SOUTH NORWALK.
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horseman. ,
liorwalk il'ospilaliieneiil
To be given by the combined
Silllllll Stilllllli of ill! TOWN
Hoyt’s Opera House
FRIDAY EV’N'G MAY i8.
AND
SATURDAY AFTEllllflllll, Ill l9
General admission, me (including reserved
seat).
Tickets can be exchanged at i'lalsted’s or
Gregory’s for reserved seat. on and after Mon-
day. May it. at li a. in. mil lw
No. 9 Railroad Place. South Norwalk, Conn
CARL SCHAUB, Proprietor.
Imported Wines, Liquors an
Brandies, Ruppert’s Beer on
Draught, drawn from the wood]
Chops and Steaks cooked to
order, Oysters, Clams, Lobster-s,
Soft Shell Crabs.
Give use cell and test our
cooking. ,
The most complete cafe in
”Elli stung.
inst” tlifPllil
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WATER PllflEIl.
ell lid
erm Mallets
W. McQuhae,
es aorta Main on.
‘3 South um. It.
HOYT’S OPERA HOUSE,
ThUJ'sday, May [7.
FRANK CUSHMAN’S
linaiisswi MINSTRELS.
30 ARTISTS 30
HEADED BY THE UNIVERSAL FAVORITE, Funk IlllSllllllll.
Parade at 12 o’clock. Kissell will give an exhibition on
Railroad Square at close of parade.
PRICES. 350. 50c and 75c.
HUNTING’S
CIRCUS,
liliflillll-«allfllllltiil
., ~~ WILL EXHIBIT AIL—w-
SilJlililWALK.
mull. Mil I 8,
AFTERNOON Alli IIBIIT.
llillillilnlIParaie
WILL LEAVE THE GROUNDS 0N
d BURRITT AVENUE
AT 10:00 O’OLOCK A. M.
m PEIFOIIEII Ellllill.
EVEIYTIIIII IBM.
Children I 00.
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32:" 25c.
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