w
Wilfred A. ”Morrison. of Sele um.
tequlte an amateur fly paper worker.
noises-immature thisllne have
produced startling results.
Sunday
morninghelpreadasheet ofthe‘ sticky
Mathis own manufacture, on the
floored‘his kitchen in a sunny place,
andwent‘outtogive the dies a chance.
' ~ . Onbiateturu heheard a g:oat racket,
and III . a. bundle of paper rolling
,aroundthetloor. Words failtoexpress
his astonishment when he found he had
caught a young chicken. which had
com y enveloped itself in the pa-
' per. By the time Mr. Morrison had re-
moved the paper, the chicken wu nice-
lypluoked of feathers, and had every
appearance of being ready for the oven.
Papers! such great adhesive qualities
should Dad a ready market among those
. 7 who do not keep chickens.
Efforts to float the schooner Mary E.
Ward, which went ashore on Grassy
Heminook, Friday afternoon, were suc-
oemful, Saturday. With the assistance
of Captain Verity and his tug "Addie
V.," a portion of the deck load was
taken off, and the vessel lightened. She
rested more easily than was at first sup-
’ posed, and it is thought she is not dam-
aged. The boat was towed to Fitch’s
._ Point, where the balance of the cargo of
lumber, which is for M. D. Randall. is
1101118 d180harged Captain Ward, with
his wife and two children and a crew
of three men, were on the boat. They
were badly frightened when sheground-
, ed. The captain said he was working
his way in at high tide by means of a
chart. He thought the words “sunken
rockt” signified sunk at low water, in-
stead of which they are barely submerg-
ed at high water.
Rev. A. S. Kavanagh preached a re-
markably eloquent character sermon at.
the East Avenue Methodist Episcopal
church, yesterday morning, on “Daniel
and the Three Hebrew Children.” Be
selected ashis text Daniel i., 19. His
sermon was well supplemented in the
evening by another preached by the
‘ pastor on Christian manhood. from the
text, “ And the Lord was with Joseph
and he was a prosperous man." The
selection “Nearer My God to Thee" was
beautifuuy rendered bythe quartette.
- The Sunday school, in the absence of
‘ the superintendent, Jame
, L'Homme-
(lieu, was opened by the assistant super-
intendent,‘Harry Hypson. Two hun-
dred and "twenty-nine scholars were
present. __fl___
The race ofl.’ Dorion Point, Saturday.
between Captain Warm’s “May Queen"
and Daniel Morrell's “Julia," was won
by Mr. Warm by six seconds. The
course was about ten miles, through the
middle passage, around the bell buoy
and bmk to Dorlon’s. rThe judges were
James Dixon, C. E. Woodward and
John Carr.
A clerk employed by William Schaub,
the butcher on the Washington street
bridge, attempted to turn the wagon
around, Saturday afternoon, but
cramped the wheels too close| and
upset the vehicle. It was quickly
righted, without damage.
Mrs. William Smith. of Bette place,
resumed her duties in the Southern
New England Telephone oflice, this
morning, after a three week's vacation.
a portion of which she spent in Bridge-
port.
Next Saturday, if the weather is
favorable, Captain Arthur Day, of the
”Mayflower," will race Captain Warm.
of the “May Queen," the winner of last
Saturday's race.
Mrs. M. J. Decker, of South Osborn
avenue, is entertaining Mrs. Irving
Henderson and daughters Ethel and
Laura. of Staten Island.
Herbert Gerham, of Maple avenue,
fell from his bicycle on Benedict Farm,
last week, and the nail was torn from
one of his fingers.
Hubert 1“. Pierce, of Portland. is
enjoyiugavacstion at the borne of his
sister, Mrs. '1'. ill. Griffin, Riverside
avenue.
A division fence has been erected be-
tween the houses occupied by Messrs.
Cooley and Edmunds. in Fort Point
, street.
Contractor Herbert V. Carr has raised
the frame for Chris Michel's new build-
ing abutting the Washington street
bridge. _ .
J. ft. Marvin wont to New York to-
day, and will drive borne with a new
horse and carriage tonight.
Mrs. Jmeph Dudley. of New Haven,
in visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Randall,
of Riverside avenue.
Mrs.Sueau Fisher. of Second avenue,
has returned from a visit in New York
state.
Mrs. Phrrbc Dnuchy. of Newark. is
visiting Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gehrmann.
The union Sunday school picnic of
theEastAmue and Norwalk Metho-
distEpiacopalchurches promises to be
largely patronieed. ____
John Allen went blackberrying to North-
port, Long Island, recently, and report
great luck.
Fred Holmes. who has been encampod
with a party of friends at Mercury
grove, near Stamford, has returned
home.
At the 1mm trolley party, Wed-
nesday night, musicians with their
horns willoccupy the front car. -
Captaiu George 8. Bell commenced
thismorning driving spiles for M. D.
Randall's new dock.
The Epworth League will hold its
regular religious meeting tonight at the
usual hour, 7:45.
Miss Sadie Conklin, of Third avenue,
returned yesterday from a month's visit
in Northport.
Miss Hattie Sherwood. of Pleasant
avenue, has returned from a visit in
Brooklyn.
The Advent prayer meeting tomorrow
night will be held with James Burchard,
Dorian.
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HEARD FRDI IDR'ALK PULPITS.
Sunday Services is the Voices Churches. in-
W In. of Deep rm.
The South Norwalk Congregational
church contained a large congregation,
last night, when the members of the
Baptist church united in the third union
service of the series. Rev. B. O. Sher-
wood delivered a very interesting ser-
mon. Rev. G. H. Beard conducted the
opening exercises. The soloist was E.
H. Morehouse and Miss Nellie M. Dis-
brow presided at the organ. The Christ—
ian Endeavor societies of both churches
also united in a service in the Congrega-
tional church. The leader was Miss
Florence M. Benedict.
At the First Methodist Church, yester-
day morning. Rev. A. J. Smith, of East
Norwulk, preached in exchange with
the pastor. In the evening Mr. Kara-
nugh delivered his fourth discourse in
the Daniel series to alarge congregation-
The music throughout the day was of
the most excellent character, the quar-
tette in all the varied selections of both
services doing their work with a perfec~
tion that was charming.
Yesterday, at- the Congregational
church, the pastor preached in the
morning to a large congregation upon
“Christianity as a History," from
IT Peter i., in. In thc evening there
was a Christian Endeavor rally with in-
teresting reports from thc great conven-
tion at Washington, D. C.
Investigating the Death of "list."
Coroner Doteu has not concluded his
investigation into the death of "Jim,"
the colored deckhand of the steamer
Isabel, whme body was taken out of the
harbor at South Norwalk. last Friday
night. He has not found any evidencc.
thus far to substantiate the story of foul
play, which was freely circulated.
Medical Examiner Burke finds that the
wounds on the dead man's head and
shoulders are pond mortem. They were
madeperhapspartly by fishes. A wound
on the head is not improbably. the medi
cal examiner thinks. caused by a blade
of the steamers paddle wheels.
Eaterpvislag Advertisers.
W. S. Sturtevant announces an alter-
ation sale, beginning tomorrow morn-
ing. Note his prices.
A midsummer clearing sale is in pro-
gress at Edward Street's dry goods
store. Everything must go regardless
of price.
DARIEI AID RDROTOI.
The following is the list of jurors
chosen for duty in the Superior and
Common Pierre murts: George Bates.
Newton II. Croofut. George Gregory,
Andrew J. Ilcrman, William H. [lang-
don, Richard inward, Jmeph B. Math-
er. Charles Millspaugh, Dennis Mona-
han. iieorge T. l’hilcox. William Rain-
han. Albert II. Smileld, (flannel: l-Z.
Scotb-ld. James Waring, Frederick
Waterbury, Samucl S. Weed.
Mrs. Frank Finch is recovering from
a recent sickness.
Miss Helen Morclnmse has returnccl
home from a visit in Brooklyn.
Mrs. Andrew Waterbury and «laugh-
tere Helen, Agnes and (.‘larahell started
last Saturday fora visit with relatives
in Newark. N. J.
Edward K. Jones, brothcr of J. C.
Jones. of bitumen Heights. died sudden-
ly a few days ago, in Torrington.
The case of Rev. Louis French against
William (hrslevc. for rent due, came
before Justice \Villmott, Saturday, but
was mutinucd until this week.
Thc case of the Metropolitan Life In -
snrance company against Oliver (900k,
lsmdsman for an agent nanicd VanScoy,
came up befme Justice Schcldknecht,
Friday. but was cimtinnrd until this
week.
; Mrs. S. (E. Sillimsn returned home
3‘ Saturday evening from a month's visit
in Vinelanvl. N. J.
i Miss Ida Korthrnp. of Norwalk. is
lvisiting her sister. Mrs. llanford Smith.
Charles Gehrmann. John Conklin and .
noun "linowmou
DAILY llIllIlIll-lll’ 0F ITEMS FROM
(Illll llllllfll SOUTHERN SUBURB.
Sean liens oI Interest Which The 8snilusl’t
Scribbler: Find Io Writs About—Tbs Bolas
and Casting oi Our Village People.
0. E. Wilson sold, last Friday, for tie
Stamford Savings bank, the Edward
Vincent place in Main street, to John A.
Wendie, of Riverside, for $2,450.
Miss Crofut, of New Ca‘naan, is the
guest of her aunt, Mrs. Mary Vincent,
of Main street.
Miss Jessie Lowndes, of South Nor-
walk, ,who has been spending several
weeks in East Morris, visited, last week,
with her sister, Mrs. Robert Raymond.
Silas Carpenter, of Main street, has
been sick with chills and fever.
Charles Nash, of Bethel, is employed
by Franklin Lynch. '
A substantial retaining wall, with two
driveways and a set of flag stone steps,
has beeen constructed in front of the
Baptist church, where the Norwalk
Tramway company, out down the street
to lay its rails.
Mrs. H. ('3. Whitney and child. of Lin-
coln avenue, are visiting in Glen Cove.
Ata recent meeting of Rising Star
Division, Sons of Temperance, thesc of-
ficers were elected: W. P., Rev. C. II.
Whitney; W. A., Charles Golder; R. 8.,
Grace Bryan; A. R. S. Mrs. ll. C.
Whitney:A. 8., Kate Crockett; T. 13.,
Emma Cushmun; C., Frank Stcvens;
Com. Mrs. Frank Crockett; A. COIL,
Herman‘Monscll: I. S.,Harvcy Croekctt;
O. S., Pearl Stcvcns.
Contractor C. L. Ogden raiscd the
frame, Saturday, for a burn for Major
Lackey. of Main street.
CRANBURY.
Frank Bates, of Port Chester. is
spending the summer with his grand-
parents, M. and Mrs. Lewis Bates.
Silas ii. Gregory has been visiting
relatives in Norwalk.
Lester Gregory, of Brooklyn. who has
spenthis vacation hero, returned home
Saturday. ‘ '
Ebenezer ‘vilbcrt and grandson
Clarence spent Friday at Calf Pasture
beach.
The school-house is lwing rcpaircd,
cleaned and painted. The work is
belnz done by Fred Boutou, Charles
Benton and John Grcgory. “
Miss Charlotte Adams is visiting hcr
brother, Sidney Adams, in Bridgeport.
Saturday night a business meeting
will be held in the chapel for the purpose
of contrivlng some way of raising
money enough to paint the building.
The Sunday school picnic will be held
the last Wednesday in July, it pleasant,
if stormy. on Thursday.
Charles E. Gregory is
possemrr of a new horse.
Earnest (’ircgory and fricnds, of Nor-
walk, spent Friday gathering wortlo-
berries.
Mrs. Allen Raymond. of Norwalk,
has been the guest of her grandparents,
Mr. and Mrs. William Gregory.
E. C. Wicket and Mrs. Lillie Twiddy,
of Brooklyn. who have been visiting
Mrs. Twiddy's grandmother, Mrs.
Caroline Wyman, have returned home.
the proud
BROAD RIVER.
A good sized party dam-cd at St.
John's grove. Saturday night. l’rof.
St. George promptcd.
E. A. Henderson and John H. Jack-
son will give an illustralcd lecture on
“Ben llur.” in the chapel, Thursday
evening. July 2:5.
Spwial exercises were held in tho
chapcl, lastcvcning, when the rcports
of the dclcgatos to the, National Christ
Agent For
BUFFALO
GLUTEN
FEED
FOR
CATTLE
Chick-n-
and
HORSE-l
BIC?
GRAIN
POI
HORIIC
AND
CATTLC.
BRANCH
OFFICE
CCLMANI'
LIVIRY
CTR-Ll.
A Hig
Uur mpntatio
our outs for cxa
chaff sifted out.
and we sell it.
f.“
,/
'l‘lmt's my molw~“u high nim." .
Nothing shmhlydlothing full of hidden flowmuolh-
ing that we can't "staml by" goes out of my store.
everything We sell. and thc pcnplc know it.
They're careful
number of wind-broken horses.
( live your animals wholcsomc food :they dcscrvc it.
MANUEL T.HATCH,
The loading Grain Dealer. ‘
ll Isrsbsll Street. Se. lorwelk.
ian Endeavor convention in Washing-
ton were listened to. James Lyoett
gave a brief account of the meetings he
attended at the convention, and par.
ticularly the tent meetings. He con-
cluded by sayingthat he had the pleas-
ure of listening to Booth-Tucker, who is
connected with the Salvation Army.
Miss Edna E. Wilson then gave a very
full and interesting account of the con~
vention. Miss Wilson was very eu-
thusiastic in her rematks and sutceedcd
in imparting toher hearers an idea of
the feeling which prevailed at the con~
voution. ,
Ernest ”Comstock, of Bridgeport, is
visiting his grandmother, Mrs. C. A.
Comstock.
William Gerham, of New York, has
been visiting his mother, Mrs. Gorhum,
of this place:
WESTPORT.
Miss Simpson, of Bridgeport, is visit-
ing Mrs. Oliver Keith.
Rev. Kenneth. Mackenzie was oblig-
ed to dismiss his congregation again,
yesterday morning, after commencing
his sermon, owing to another attack of
illness.
RIV. A. N. Lewis, of Montpelier,
Vermont. was the guest of George Jel-
lci'fe, Saturday.
Mr: and Mrs. Thomas Werner, of
Brooklyn, and Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Burr,
or Greenwich. are guests at the resi-
dence of H. P. Burr.
Rev. W. S. Rafter, of Darieu, ofllciat
ed at Christ church, yesterday.
Mr. and Mrs. Uriah Keller, of New
Haven, are guests of Mrs. ()livcr Keith.
Mrs. Samuel A. Partly and children
returned home Saturday evening from a
ton days’ visit with friends in Brooklyn
and Phihtdelphia.
“rest .. Tires
Bicycles
The Hartford Sin.
gin-Tube Time with
which COLI‘MIHA
Bicvcx.rss are fitted
are the standard
tires. None equal "
them in comfort,
durability, or case
of rcridlr.
The Columbia Art Catalogue is free
if you call.
F. SEMABLER CYCLE 00.
2'.) Wall street, Norwalk.
BETTER THAN BAN KS
@'
You couldn't make
a better investment
of money than b the
PURCHASE of IA
MONDS sotnriihiwt.
They don't rust.
mothsdon't eat them
they don't fluctuate
In value to any rea-
sonable cxtcnt and
am can always reu-
lze on them very
nearly their value.
They make line prose
cuts or heirlooms and are divers excellent
culln ml“ mien you want first-water dia-
mon soryewolrv goto
HOMER B. HOVT'S
Jewelry and Optical Store,
80Washlngton Street.
CHOICE ‘
Building Lots
At Elmcresti
Nor-walk.
. One lot no loci from by one root In Ilopth. ud-
Jnlnlng qull‘f'S residence.
Four lots on opposite side oilho avcmlc. 100
foot front by '25" foot In depth.
'l'lwsc lids urn snuotml nil tho llnost avenue
In hnrw ilk and hove-an unnlwtrm-lcd view uf
Lung la and Sound. for more than thirty mlles.
and are the choicest hulldln lulu in town.
The ul‘vllm' has M’Wt‘l’ um water pipes. gm:
and electric lights. and is within two minutes
walk of Word ova-nun clm'trlc care.
Also several dosirablc lots on Woodbury
avenue.
For further partlculnrs Inquire of
HM COLE, Nor-walk. Com.
m '29 if
m
h Aim!
um‘ymr high aim”—~—stnnds behind
Take,
in lo.
scrconml. all the dust, dirt and
c. don‘t want to incrcnsc the
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'F‘OX CYCLE C0.,
% ‘2‘,
s oa’z'wvvu BUILDINOJNORWALK. I I
J ' ‘ .
' Special
Sale
Of
We have just opened a large line of Ladics’ Muslin
LadieS’
Muslin
.Underweari
Underwear made for us by one of the best manulaclun
ers of this line of goods. They are not the kind usually sold at special sales, but are all
e
Corset Covers. .
Corset Covers, plain, good muslin and well made, l2'-..’c.
“ " trimmed with Hamburg, " ” 18c:
" . “ high neck, low neck, square neck and V neck,
trimmed with torchou lace and heading, English eyelet
embroidery, open edge embroidery and inserting, 10 dif-
ferent styles, 250.
Corset Covers, extra fine cambric, tucked front. Mic.
Corset Covcrs, V neck, trimmed with Wide open edge em-
broidery, 39c. ‘
Corset Covers, V, square and low neck. trimmed with Irish
pomt, val. lace and line open embroidery, made of line
camln'ic, 500. >
~ Drawers.
Drawers, made of good muslin, cluster tucks, 2: to 29
inches, 250.
Drawers, made of good muslin, cambric ruffle, 250. .
Umbrella drawers, 9 inch ruffle, 3 rows hcmstltchlng, 500,
Skirts.
Skirts with Hamburg ruflle, cluster tucks, 50c.
Skirts trimmed with cambric ruffle, wide torchon lace
edging, £ch ' ’
Umbrella skirts, 12-inch flouncc, edged with Hamburg, $1.
‘- " " “ 3 rows hcmstitchiug, ill
made of good material, and first-class workmanship.
Extra wide umbrella skirts, 12-inch licence of Irish
embroidery, $1.50, 2, and’Wfil).
Short Underskirts, Hamburg trimming, 50c.
Night Robes.
Good muslin, Hamburg ruffle on neck and sleeve, yoke
front and back, 50c. '
Extra quality muslin, yoke tucked and Hamburg trimmed,
cambric radio on heck and sleeve, 59c.
Yoke tucked and two rows of inserting, Hamburg radio on
neck and sleeves, 85c.
Square yoke, cluster tucks and inserting, open edge and
embroidery $1.00. ,
Empire neck, flue open edge and inserting, large sleeves, 81.
V neck, yoke tucked and two rows inserting, tine Hamburg
ruffle on neck and sleeves, $1.00.
Extra fine muslin, square ‘yoke, cluster tucks, inserting.
and bending, flue French embroidery on yoke, neck and
sleeves, $1.25.
Cambric, empire style, fine embroidery, $2. ‘
Ergpire atsgtyle, low neck, front and back open, embroi-
ery, ‘ .
Children’s Underwear.
V Children's drawers, sizes 1 to [2 years, from 100 to 250.
Children's night robes, size 2 to 12 years, from 35 to 75c.
point
TRISTRAM 8r HYATT,
Norwalk, . . .
BEST...‘_
. . . VALUE!
“~rdévana
513i \ .5
Connecticut.
LOWEST
'* . . .PRI‘GE!
i I l ..I j" .‘ ':~ ‘
ALL SMILESM :
Because they wear our cosy fitting, comfortable Clothing. All our customcrs feel this
way. TRADE with us and you will F EEL Till? SAME!
.Wchavenovv in stock . , _ .-
{SPRING CLOTHING l 21:22.2:
By trading with us you will always get the best with prices guaranteed.
FRANCIS" a. co.
co wasmuévqfi assess
South Norwolk.
BLICKEISDERFER
Typewriter
lachlne.
rmcs $35
Weight t pounds'llleitcre and characters.
0n tbi~ machinecan beam nnpllshcd anvthlnu
that can Imcluncby any two lywwriter now
on the mnrkct.
c. H. AISTHORPE, Agent.
Call and me It.
TO KEEP THINGS
MOVING
l896 Bicycles
Best make. Maker's Name l’latc.
A l in every respect.
$38.00!
$IOO Wheel.
Standard marker at discount of 40
per cent.
SUNDRIES AT COST!
A few desirable Second [lands to
be closed out at Great Sacrifice.
2 Ellmlmth Strcct,
Scorn Seamus. Cossnrtcor
The Effects of
Hot Weather '
Will be noticed during this week in the prices. We
thought they were low enough, but it seems not: the
Sun has melted them for fair; we don't expect freezing
weather again right away to stiffen them up again,
nciihcr do we expect the goods will stay long enough
to stand the raise in price; they can't at these figures.
15 hand woven hammocks, made from best seine twine,
Shoo each; worth double.
l0 close woven hammocks, sprcatlers, etc, full size, at
01.75 each; worth 03.
:5 dozen great big all linen towls, knotted fringe, hand
some borders, at soc each; worth 30c.
Boo yards bleached cotton towcllng, lull width, 6: qual-
ity, for 3 3-.ic per yard.
mo wrappers all at cost or less.
In our
Millinery
Department
we are more than making sweeping rctliiclions~~»cvcry-
thing in the cmirc stock at cost to finish up tlm sca-
son's trade. We want nothing at all left over.
:5 dozen gents' outing flannel shirts, for 19¢ each.
to dozen boys' outing flannel shirt waists, all sizes and
good styles, 19c each.
is dozen boys' cambric shirt waists, full assortment of
nice patterns quarter waists, l5C each.
83 Washington St, South Nrmvnlk Conn.
Norwalk Chronicler