Wym‘ma m. _, INSTRUCTID re ”fl"! "IT. “at alias-lei lows last. A the selectmento widenthe bridge. It. 3. Bowen was at the selectmen" be and . orderedtctake such proceed- . the cost and ex nailed. toapo of we bridge. sons to make an and bridge ontbe same. in width Its whole length. and seat of 81,500 be. or so much of may be necessary. and here- riatsd therefor. Monk asked regarding the width Ir. Gorbam said the pre- was twentyseveu feet wide. y was forty feet wide. lie ‘ motion would prevail, as the ,. t then” asked if the Norwelk company’s 'trscka would cross 'Iervin said they probably would. ' . tthis wouldbe no detriment, company was a great public bene- ‘l'hc improvement was necessary. as nt structure. besides being un- wes narrow and inadequate for the convenience. Such an improve- wascontamplated would he no expense. but would be a e for the town. Betta wanted to know if the "way company was willing to con- ' In to the expense. - . Swartz replied that be bad it said the Tramway company had . to pay $500 to help defray the ex- ' of the improvement. tman Raymond stated that some . ego ethe Tramway company had such an oflar to the selectmen. He not tell what they would do now, icy had already been to some ex- question was then raised whether fienway company would keep the Inrepair. Ins-vie replied that the company prepared to build its own bridge. . s Swarm was of the opinion that the could make satisfactory ar- » nuts with the Tramway people ”wee willing to leave the matter to ”isotmen's discretion. . Salleck inquired regarding the . of the land that would have taken and asked if it could be 3 forareeaonsbls price. lie was that the property could be pro- ' It a small expense. y lausiield said the Tramway -y had made efforts to get across to npproaeb the bridge. but had not entirely successful question was then called for, end Mn and James L'Hommedien ; eppdnted tellers. The vote stood he don). resolution. Three was no r tank larvin then presented the fai- . resolution for the acceptance oi avenue. under the second clause callfcr the meeting: d. That Ferris avenue, from the notherly totho north line of . yof hire Shldd. beaud here- nonpublic highway. and high i good herabyddi hi “to ' we a an an e or far public’trsvsi thereon. w Raymond said there were on the street. The road had sd.to some extent and further t would not cost more than if”. semiotics was passed. this or rat ssvowrioa. W Incest Is be Held at Inv- wlcb. rshrasry sass. . Ian-sleet E. J. Hill, of Nor. was the meeting or the board of the Connecticut Society. the American Devolution. in lenday. President Jonathan *ofllcrwieh. in thecbalr. in if the ”Sons” living in Norwich. ' afcrmsiinviraticn fer tbs hold its «one! banquet in that and. and the invitation , ~ - Prcaldmt Trumbull .sx- Mllwlllhsimpasalbls to hold at a hotel. but a suitable Mil was available. and the inset- hd “doubt. would betas auc- ofihe"Yasr Book” andPrnnk B. Gayend nbaabarsscrta ltwlil 0‘“:le Khlfllfl’l Arrettylselent seam-stair sealants «ruminants». Demradcmoftbsmort artistic hind adorasdthahallof PalavtineCaatlo.A. 0.K.I‘.C..lestnlght.ou thccccssicn ofthsscci’siy’s‘monthly sociable. The . bright light, streaming from the lofty wisdowa and the «sat scum of mm issulogfromtbooestls at 102 Washing- ton amt. atuacted many people. and both socially and financially the affair wee en undoubted success. Returning to the decorations. they consisted of col- ored Cbioese‘lanteroe of various shapes. flags. shields. ensigos.bnnting. etc . artiav ticaliy festooned about the bell, inter. - woven with the chandeliers..and suapen dad across the-room in savlrai forms The committee on decorations was E. lie ,Beaoom and George Colds and the mate- PH!" rials used were from the store of A. C. Cuneo. ghc was also the prompts: of the evening. Professor Heine's orchestra provided exquisitemnsic for dancing. There were seventeen numbers on the attractively printed order. and at-the ex. piration' of the ninth. there was an inter- mission, during which refreshments were served. The energetic committee in charge consisted of J. Waterbury Smith. George Collin, William Eraser. George Gsrriah. Solomon Scam, Edward B. Beacon. Joseph son... George Simpson. Al- bert E. Buzzard and Philip Brundegs. The floor manager was George Simpsen, assisted by ldward Searlca endBichard W. Holt. ‘ Among the young ladies in attend- ance were lileaes Stella Codin. Annie Scam, Laue Urzlnger. Sadie Campbell. Lillie Fraser. Jennie Alexander, Annie Corcorsn. lens Howard. Annie Utxingsr. Mamie Campbell. Hattie Dunn. Carrie Hill. Lulu Bonnel. Mamie Reynolds. Lena Webb; lira. Solomon Scam. Ira. George Gerrish. Ira. George Simpson. hire. Richard Holt, Ira. A. C. Cnneo; Ir. and Ira. James Smith, Air. and Mrs. William Johnson. hir. and Ira. Ire Stevens. Air. and lira. tiyer Farriugton. POPULAR AM USE! ENTS. Some of the Events In Which fin-walk People Are Interested. The old fashioned and diminutive fire engine which isnsed in the first act of "Old Jed Pronty.” was in actual service in Bucksport, Maine, for many years. When hir. Golden proposed to purchase it and take it away from the town. there was a protest from all classes, and it was only after the comedian had given them the strongest assurances that no harm should come to it, that they would per- mit him to have the use of it. To those familiar with the primitive fire service of our own city. the engine will be an ob- ject of great interest, and the fire scene. in which all the inhabitants of the town turn out, wild with excitement, will re- call the latter days of our volunteer fire service.—Boston Globe. “Old Jed Prouty” will be at Hoyt’s Theatre. Saturday night. Inns of Revolution. The annual meeting of the Sons of the Revolution In Connecticut was held at the New Haven House. yesterday. The list of oiiicers chosen includes: Presi- dent. the Rev. Alexander Hamilton. Lyon's Plains; vice-president. the Ron. D. N. lorgan, treasurer of the United States; secretary. C. 8. Bradley. South- port;treasurer. ii. W. Weesells. Lilch« ileld;registrer. Jasup Wake-en. New York and Southport; chaplain. Rev. N. Elle worth Cornwall, Strstford; board of managers. Sattsrlse Swertwont, of Stamford, W. 1". French. M. D.. of No- roton, Colonel G. B. Sanford. of thob- field. A. i". Delaiield, ob Norotcn. the Hon. pi. (i. Bulkelay. of Bart- ford. R. 0. Morris. D. C. L. of New York city. J. E. fission, of New Haven. 0. T. Sherwood. of South- port; delegates to the general society. the Rev. Alexander Hamilton. Batteries Swsrtwcut. Jssnp‘ Wakeman. J. 8. [ice ten. 3. P. Wakeman. of Sootbpsrt. Capitol listen from the tie-rant. The oil portrait of Governor Ifcrrls, by Harry 1. 'ihcmpson. of New Haven, was received at thecspitol Monday and will he hung in the state library beside that of Governor Bulhaley today. State Librarian O. J. Hoadlsy has re- ceived from Washington. D. 0.. about illilccplesoflhe acts of the sscondass~ also of the Fifty-third Congress. Superintendent Goahsl has begun cleaning the various oilicaa preparatory to the advent of- the General Assemb'y. Theiicuaa and Senate are all ready. The cities of tbshoerd of education forthsblludhasbasu mcvsdfrcmroom No. as to room No. 73. on the fourth floor. AhssserAnlmaia. (lonpisiutkas come to the Humane society that James Inlllgamcf Henley- vllle.providsdhhcsttlawlth ucshsltar ttdswiatsr,endssimiiisrsomphlntbss hmsnadsagdmeste'mrsarmfitca soon Evans of in .. “ P88 PICTURE! OF Till SUN!" :3 ‘ It. outlines of George F “It! 0! Lll'l. A Insets-able Wedding in lwsdish leelety. relieved by e Brilliant le- eeltien at Arlen loath-Iowan Ladies Attend a Delightful Social Inflation. The fashionable event in Swedish social circles. one which haabeen eagerly anticipatad‘fcr several weeks. was the wedding of lies Hilda Caroline Larson and John A. Dablgrsn. The ceremony was performed last evening at 8 o’clock. at the residence ofLouisG. Bodsrstrom," North Main street. the odicisting clergy maubs‘mg Rev. Alfred L. Scott. tor of rho Swedish Lutheran church, in Nauga tuck. The pretty bride wore a magnificent costume or white alli-iignred moon. on trains. imported from Sweden, and Brussels veil. withe coronet and cor- aage of orange blossoms and diamond ornaments. and carried a bouquet of oalnnllias. roses and carnations. The bridesmaids were Miss Alma Larson, sis- ter of the bride, attired in a costume of pink albatross, with trimming of white garniture, and lies Balga Rasmussen, who wore. pink crepe, white garnitnre. and pearl ornaments. The groom's best man were his brother, Gustav Dsblgren, and Oscar lameistrom. Following the ceremony the bridal party. under the ohaperonege of tire. L G. Sederatrcm. who was costumed in black brocade and black lace over bios silk. repairedtn Arion Bell. where a re- ception was held. The Scandis society. ladies of which thegrcom la a member, had provided the decorations, which were sri’anged underths skillful touch of J. 1'. Thompson. They were appropriate and very beautiful, consisting of drapery of light b'ue and orange. the Swedish colors. entwined about the ball. and at the head the ensign: of the bridal couple's native and adopted countries. Theatage was ornamented with a great profusion of choice palms and other potted plants and was universally ad- mired Not only the Swedish residents of Nov. walk witnessed the nuptials. but the Arion Singing society attended in a body. and many Americans were also present. attesting to the popularity of the young couple. 'Ihey were the recipients of a large number of beautiful presents, among them being a dinner set from the Arions. and gifts from members of the Scandie society and other friends. Danc- ing was the principal pastime of the evening, and it was much enjoyed, music being provided by Professors Vegler and Nonok. Charles Yost called off the ilguras. Interapsrsed with the dances were vocal selections of a high order. especially worthy of mention being the dust. "f‘ruebyahr Lied.” by Chris. Lngen and Barry Thorstenson; “lm Gsaangfv by the Arions, and “Glad Inns Fog!“ l Iorgonstund," by the Scandiaa. A lunch- con was served. Among the guests from out of town was Miss Hannah Larson, of Hartford. and telegrams of congratulation were re- ceived from Fred Ierggren and others in that city. The conventional wedding tour was dispensed with. and Ilr. and tire. Dilli- groo are now residing in newly-furnish- ed apartments at 49 North Main street. hire. E. J. Hill, lira. T. K. Noble. Mrs. James Stevens and Miss Dotha Stone Pinueo. oflicers of the Norwalk Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, attended a very delightful social func- tion. yesterday, given by the Dorothy Ripley Chapter, Daughters of the Ameri~ can Revolution, of Southport. in com- memoration of the first anniversary of its organization. The reception was held in Trinity church chapel. which was elaborately decorated with flags. mortars. potted palms and cut flowers, artistically arranged. and lighted by banquet lamps and candelabra, shaded by many colored silk coverings, giving to the room a most, charming appearance. A table laden with choice delicacies and presided over by beautiful Daughters was heartily on» jcysd by the guests from New Haven, Bridgeporhl'airfield. Nor-walk and South, port. Choicamnaic broke up theaoclal enjoyment most delightfully, and the members of the Dorothy RIM W have;rseacn to..ccngratnlate themselves upon the success of their reception. The rageutofthsOhaptsrhlmii.T.Dulklsy~ Ira. Buikisy, received. aaalstsd by Vice- nagaut Ira. Oliver Buckley, fli- Annie Rockwell. lira. Howard Waksmau and Ira. It. P. Curtis. A very luterestlngce- cnrraooa was the reading of a letter writ- ten by George Wmhingtcn. from Valley Forge. and hearing date of larch to. 1178 it wasaddramrd toGsptain Belles. warning him toaneroiae caution in par- initting suangara to cross the Americas line. William Cnmstnek, Charla Bonn, D.W.itaymcudasd3.'f.l’rcwitt.of hundred peopleaet down to dinner yes- lcrwsk.waattcifew Chases.“ one}; was form ’l'hanaatmsstlug “Upscnbsslasusd, invi- themarr‘Ilgeofherdacghtar. Ira-h tePrankJleadbury rs. J iwlll be performed at the home.htPraekliuatrvst.Tuaaday ”Minefietio'clcck. The nations Whist club will be onto» tained by In. Thomas Benedict. tomor~ minim. ether banish) Eastfiorb ”Mia The lndependest Social club will erect Thursday night with Robert S. Mitchell. 117 West street. sum enliven ro announce. a... People mask to the lesser to Get lo-e at Ix-Ieywr Bond's Chowder. A happy occasion was theaecoud night of the South Norwalk Baptist Ladies? ac- soc’ation’s bazaarnnd sale. Despite the unfavorable weather, the place was throo during the entire evening. N all present pertcok of the cold turkey. sx-Iayor Reed’s hot chowder. codes. cake and ice cream. So great wesmodeinnndupan the result of Ir. Reed’s delicious preparation of the bi- valves that It was decided to serve chow- den again tonight. Probably ovd'on. tsrdey noon. and bestowed unatinied pralaeupon the culinary abilities of the During the "suing a pleasing pro- gramme was rendered. Each number was thoroughly enjoyed. and the wall merited applause necessitated the artists' response to encorea. The popular Gou- noud Quartette rendered a rytbmic aet- tiug of the were of "lather Hubbard's Dog." and in tuneful measures told the bishrry of‘ “Davy Jones.” giving in erm- cluaion a sweet lGoodnight.” James Fitzgerald proved a most entertaining reader. delighting his audience with "The Nine Sultan.” and an exceedingly well German dialect selection entitled. "Philip Schnider's Party.” Eh Iothodit and Baptist kittens greatly amused, as did hislmpsrsonsticns. and "The Pattsvou the Slilngil'. created meek mervimsnt. The aces-m “clans, lies Lewis and lim'lbylor. werehenrdin a pretty. pleasingly executed piano duet; Ira. C. F. Boutweil and high Whittaker snug sweetly "Oh! that We Two Wars lay- ing;" the sntoharp club rendered bright aelrcticna.and Henry P.vlorgen sang eflrctively the solo. "The Heart Bow’d Down.” At the conclusion of the programme, cakeend cream waressrved and an ex- ceedingly pleasant evening was spent. The same ladies previouslynamed in Ten 8mm presided and enabled in serving those present. The sale holds forth dur- ing palsy, and tonight the Jerome May Banjo club will delight all with their fame I line the City any Iodrsaa? it is probable that the City Council of Norwalk, at their meeting Ilrmday night. will instruct City Clerk E. I. Lockwood to draw an order payable to tire. Sarah A. Ball for the amount of her judgment and costs against the city. Ira. Hall's damages accrue from a fall on a defective sidewalk in front of the Nor- walk Hotel. it will be remembered by readers of ’i‘ur Sam-rant. that George C. Inckwcid. owner of the hotel property, attempted to carry his curb line out on a line with the curb line in front of the iiaddsn property opposite. Ila dug up the curb and was engaged In resetting it when Warden Keefer stopped the work. Theourb was never properly rs- pelred, and from evidence introduced In the casslteppearad that the chairman of the highway committee was ordered to have the curb repaired. but neglected todohisdntyaad leftitas itwas when lira. Sail received her Injury. looking at it from this point of view. it seems as though the city had no redress against Ir. Lockwood. as the accident occurred through the negligence of en omelet. amassed Dominant-evince. Them-burned messing of imlss Brighanghtersof Herman,“ held iflrnkmhilormenie flail, when the fmmmoflm: PamtdenhlraAnguata iiercht; vies presto-t. Iraxstharioahcblidhmht; rsscgdlsgsasrstary.lisaiisiassltracas; linen“ secretary. Ira. Paulina Wat- W.“ Paulina Waerlcb: .lra. laris Waisrhansar; gourd.” Iaris Wilrsk; trustee for si'ghtu month. fire. A. italmc. lis- aeasaannittva. In. Growl-car, tire. WMMWWarm. “me to hold a mmqusrsds lethahelldnrhrglnnsary. aadira. III Stranm, Ira. Harcht. nitrous, an. flourish. and Ira. gnaw a committee is in NEXT 000B llEliiliBilBS trees or rsrssrsr raon rcwsa . aria scents. W01 the I!" ll Belle- and Vie- lnlIy-Illm 8 Dely'e lend In“ War in lswnytsn-llp Weston Way— Ore-berry Plains News. Miter of the Sentinel—Dean 8111:! with to Inform you in regard to the deetbofFrankWJnder. thetltwes a mistake ht saying that Iforris Fiaborty camsand told bb father and then went back and findingtbe bcdycame totbe house and asked if Frank had got home yet, and was told thethe had. not. , He said that haired jumped olfat Rowayg tonandgnemed thathehad been hurt. andlheo he started for home. When hewas caiiedback toget alittle infer» motion he went back of aneighbor’sbarn andstaidsohecould notbefound when wanted. Then the father, not knowing what to do, called on a neighbor (E. Becca) and he and the father went back to South Norwelk and found the body, where the coroner had ordered it sent. Grocer W. 10023. Nathan Dauchy and James Waring had one hundred pounds of blackilab in scar at Scotch Cove. a few days ago. and when they "visited there yesterday they found that they had been stolen. Tocker end his father. Ezra Tucker. also had ebuahel nude half near by. and all buts pack of them. were stolen. es wesnlsetbekeyto the shanty on the shore. owned jointly by the fish and oyatermsnoftheplace. if the guilty person is found Darien will probably . be too warm a place for him to reside. The family of John Ilcflale will have the sympathy of many friends in the affliction which befell one of the children last londay evening. The boy was play- ing with his brother, when a piece of iron struck him in one eye, and immedi- ately destroyed the eight. Ire. Henry Daniels, of New Haven,“ accompanied by her daughter, is spend- ing a few days with her husband. who is foreman for Contractor Bailey, the depot mover. lies Grace Hayes, of Skaneatelea, is msgnest of Miss Elsie Street. who has also returned from her studies for a brief vacation. hire. Emma Bickner and daughter Julie have returned from Greenpoint, L 1., where tiny visited Mrs. Ralph Hind- lay. Town Clerk Thaddeus Bell made a business trip to Stamford yesterday. William E. Street has returned from a business trip through the west Iii-s Helen Scofield is the guest of rela- tives in New York city. BOW AY'I‘ilN . Shipman a Daley had a road roller at work here yesterday. on the crushed stone which the railroad company has p'nced on Iiain street and about the sta- tion property. A marked improvement has been made to travel. A lamp has been placed on the bank at the entrance to the Ifaiu. street bridge, and also to the drive leading to the de- pot. It is a convenience greatly appreci- ated by travelers. The railroad company is having a di- vision fence built toeeparaie their pro- perty from that of hire. Mary Richards. Rev. J. El. Slater won theprlze at the mlliinrry sociable held at the home of Ira. Ilary Themes. last week. The Baptists will not about '17 as the result of their supper in the personage. Ire. Richard H. ll iylston is quite sick with bronchitis. WISTGN. The Ladies’ Aid society, of the Nor- ileld church. held an enjoyable sociable at the house of lira. Eben Fitch. Thurs day evening. The Notdeld Parish Christian Esdre- vor society was admitted to the tier- waik Union last week. The Merchants Brothers have supplied several Norwaik churches with Christ- mas greens. Ilsa Edna Bradley has returned from a visit with tiraC.T. Gregory. in Unu- uons. ' Home. I. Paaseprsachcd In the Cran- berry Plains chspal, last Sunday after- noon. _ U, K. Fitch spout Saturday and due- with his brother in lladdiog. flies liunle Williams has been spand- ing a weak in Valley Forge. itsv. Alexander Hamilton bas,,spsnt a few days in New York. lugeusOarvar. who has been iii so long. is now very low. It. Louiss Jarvis is spending a few days in Droohiyu. Ii- lfaile Nichols has been quite ill with tousilitis. “Alli!!! PLAINS. Washington iodge.i.0.(l.r..willbs contained on Friday miss at the ”minimum. “In”.msflr.eed Ill. d an Opposition Withdrawn was Hester General. Today will doubtlu sen liddletown. the eflcisl staff. The Bridgadcrt Farmar ‘ successful candidate for q > general will beW. E. Diabrow. fl . city. end adds: " ”Allthet has delayed the sum ment was the quandary regarding m» hrow'a candidacy. caused by the attitude of the young Republicans. "Asaoonesit was learned that brow and Col. L N. VanKsuren worn , candidates for positions on the sled, they set out to defeat both. They disliked an; spparsntaiiiancsof Diabrow md Van} . Ksuren with Allen Paige. The named Paige leaves a bitter taste in the months of the leaguars and their greatest clinic to defeat his plans. '"l‘he next governor” wanted to what Disbrow for quartermaster general. but he did not want to antagonize such men . j as Judson. Crowe and their fellow we'r- barn. The result was a- conference be~ ' ‘ ‘ j “ tween them and George 1 Alien. his best , . ' bower. "Allen startled them with the emer- tion that Paige was not backing Disinnw but Van Keurcn. This declaration took affect eudyeatsrdsy word was suit to ' Track Iiddletown that all objection to Dh- brow's selection had been withdrawn. , . “One of the leaders of the young man " said today that the appointments night he expected tomorrow. The league no longer opposed Disbrow. They were. however. opposed to Van Kanren. ‘ "It is understood the Isaguera have been promised the east -quartermastsr- gsneralship under Disbrow. This posi- tion is filled by the quartermaster-gener- al. but Disbrow’s choice will probably be dictated from Iliddletown. “Col. Van Keuren says he was never a candidate for the position of quartcrmas-' ‘ tar-general." WAS SHOCK THE CAUSE ? A Woman Claims Damages for ticl’re- .‘ mature Birth of her Child. Before Judge Shumway, in the Super- ior Court, yesterday, the case of Boater‘s re. the Nornslk Tramway company, was i n trial. The plaintiff, lira. Gilbert Horton. who was injured ine collision between trolley cars near the Webb / place. June 17, alleges that the flinch sustained. caused the premature birth of ' achuid J uly As compensation abs ssksdamages in the sumoftiimoo. The company's defense is hm on “relay- potheeis that If the shock had caused the deeth of the child. as alleged. the birth would have occurred long before it did. The plaintiffs case was not owned when court adjourned. Counsel for the plain- titi’ is Attorney Gray, of Norwalk. De- Formt & Klein, of Bridgeport, represent the company. The case may be hard fought, as s verai other soils have occurred from the same accident, and this will really be a wet case. The Tramway company have an insurance against accident, and besides their attorneys, a New York attorney represents the insurance company. Attorney J. B. Hurlbutt. who is counsel in the suit of “anion dc F. Loclmmd. for injuries sustained by lire. Lockwood at the some time. is also present. AFTER CANDLE LIGHT. loan of the Events Announced to sale . Place Tonight. Marriage of Miss Amelia Quittman to Gottlirb Mens,of Stamford,“ the bride’s home on Bouton street. hose of the batter and sale of the Baptist church, in Harvey’s block. "At home" of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hull Persons, 9 Washington street. Washington Chapter, ii. A, if, , will hold their annual convention. St Paul's church bazaar will open at the Norwalk Opeda Hones. Buckingham Post. 0. A. R . hold their regular weekly meeting. A... WWW...“ Privates llnalth and Phillips right. Twenty members of Company K. of this city. attended the bell given by Com- . deny D. in South Norwalir, Huntley“- log. and amcrding to the stories told by a member who attended the bell the ~, boys bad e hilarious time Which aw mouthed in a fatality. Private Walter Smith and Private Phillips,“ K. became engaged in an ’argut. out shortly aft. midnight and finally came to blown Smith being theiarger man would have been victorious had not Phillips tskucl his leather belt and struck Smith on the “ i heed. inflicting a largagash from which the blood sported in largsquantity. Tish _ . man were separated and Smith Wt .; _ to this city.wbel'dbis injuries weredrws- " sdat the Emergency hmpitshw-ilridgs- port Union. Wdfim (Veil muumumnm (anemia uni-wan at her My“ Weeklies. ”WMGWMfim ‘ saw
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