111111111 11111 mum 1111 swarms ammo. "Ell! s! Thetbis’pmyissuluesr kilowatt,“ WNW!!! ~Turkey dinner 35c, Wednesday noon inMarvin Brothers' store. by the ladies of the Methodist church. The annual meeting of Catholic Un- .ion Council, Knights 0! Columbus, takes place tonight. A neat new sign has been erected by Freeman & Son at their electro plating establishment in Water street. Deacon William Miller. head clerk at Charles E. Seymonr's grocery store. is sick at his home in Haviland street. Old Well Lodge, F. and A. M.,' will elect ofilcers tomorrow night in the new rooms. in the Donovan block. Letters addressed to Miss Clara Bene- dict (8) and Howard Carr await claim- ants at the Norwalk poet-ofilce. Ameetiug of the committee on re- vision of the city charter will be held at the Council chamber, tonight at 8 o'clock. James Corson, night yardmaster at the Danbury dock, has resigned his position and gone to Stamford to work for the Standard Oil company. ' -—-Don’t fall to hear Ericson Bushnell sing at the Hospital benefit, First Con- gregational church, Norwalk, Tuesday evening, December ‘22. Samuel B. Sherwood, whose left shoulder and three ribs were broken by 111s horse running away about a month ago, was out Saturday for the first time since the accident. -—-Rayrnond & Sons have an elegant line of chiil'ouiers, from $5 and upwards, in oak, curly birch, golden oak and white enamel for the holiday trade. Edward Barrett, president of the United Hatters of North America, left South Norwalk, Friday, for Cincinnati, to attend a convention of-thc Federation of Trade Unions. Charles S. St. John, the box manu- facturer, has been confined to his home in Elizabeth street the past few days, the result of anail piercing his foot, making a very painful wound. —-Isham‘s Octoroons. Hoyt’s Theatre. Wednesday and Thursday. Prices 10, so, .130, 1300. At the monthly meeting of 0111 Well Hook and Ladder company tonight, at 8 o'clock, several matters of interest will come up for discussion, and a large at- tendance of members is hoped for. The attorneys in the Adams appeal case finished summing up, this morning. The commissioners will probably not render a decision until after the Hat Forming company‘s case, begun this afternoon, is finished. The case against William Gormley, who was arrested by Chief Bradley, Saturday, for drunkenness. comes up in the Town Court tomorrow morning. be- fore Judge Hubbell. Gormley is charg- ed with intoxication, abusive language and resistance, with breach of the peace thrown in. ”M...“ «Machinery man Capron is figuring with customer at Ashley Falls, Muss, today. Smythe's orchestra has been engaged to furnish music for the sociable of Uncas Tribe, 1, (1. R. 111.. next Friday night. Henry Gohrman will prompt. Aconcert will be given from 8:15t09 o'clock. A rehearsal of the warriors’ degree will be held tonight. The noun 11 dinner of the Sons of the American Revolution will be held in Hartford on Februray 2211, Washing ton‘s birthday, the regular date for this aflair. It will be held in the Foot (iiuard Armory. There will be a re- ception at 1:30, and dinner will be served at 2 o’clock, and the speaking begin about three. -Have you seen the “Old Women in the Shoe" with her numbcrless child- ren, in the window of Line's confec- tionery, Mnbackemo block. this city, to be given away to the most popular San day school girl in South NorWalk, at the Methodist fair and supper to be held in Marvin's store in Washington street, Wednesday evening, December 111th? AYER‘S THE PILL THAT WILI. CURE HEADACHE. INDIGESTION eiuousssss cons-111111111011 ' 11111- nur. 111 111.11.111.11; root's store, a 11111:. Theannual meeting of the Fsiraeld County Agricultural society will be held Wednesday, at Norwalk Park. The E. K. Lockwood building in High street. Norwallr,is being titted up for the Draggists’ Supply company. -—-Big line of fancy rockers, both in hard wood and upholstered, couches,par- lor tables and hail racks. Prices way down. Raymond & Sons. George E. Button. the artist, is doing decorative work for Frank Dugan, the art potter. W. A. Benedict & Co's pony paid a visit to Norwaik, Saturday afternoon, and was admired by everyone. The Norwalk and South Norwalk Electric Light company has given its street light globes a thorough cleaning. The curb in East Wall. street is being re-set today. At the corner of Smith street the wall: has been somewhat widened. ~—Church committees, before purchas- ing oranges, should call and get prince of A. 0. Ounce, the leading dealer in town. -MW The scholars of the North Center school realized $30.40 from their enter- tainment last Friday night. The money library. ban for a liquor license has been refused by the County Commissionlgs, 1111111131110 has been ordered to close he saloon." -—We have the ilnest Malagn g1apes in town; also the best oranges. We handle more Malaga grapes and oranges than all fruit stores together, at Cuneo‘s. Theilvor River School Guards have elected Ned Tattle, captain; Percy Beltz, first lieutenant; Harry Gold- smith, second lieutenant. Molonc’s term at Not- 111111‘1. Salary. .111 , Postmaster walk expires July 19, $2,400. Postmaster Benedict's tem1 ex- pires December 18. 181.10. Salary, :32, 11111 1 A rehearsal of tho c1111tata,"Co111iug of the lfiuzflwill be held at the (‘on- gregational chapel this evening. Mr. Ericson 11‘. Bushnell will be in town to attend. Harry Pepper will be there also, The. Central club will give an “at home” Wednesday evening. The pro gramme, under the direction of Mrs. M. H. Parson I will include “Mrs. Jnrley's W1)! “fork ." will be used in the purchase of 11 school ' The application of Mrs. Michael Fu- ‘ POWDER Absolutely Pure. Acrea ream of tartar b ki 01 all in leaveuiug shell“ 11931111211“ amid Nita esGovern ent 1101013 ROYAL BAKI G POWDER” C New York. Rev. ’1‘. K. Noble, of Norwalk, preach. ed in Stamford. yesterday. The South First street meeting, Fri- day night, will be at the home of Frank Smith. w.-. “h Greens will be tied at the Norwalk Baptist church every cv ening this week, except Tuesday and Saturday. Twenty five 11111111111 were registered at the Hotel LaHowaul, Saturday night. Last night there were sixteen. The Minnie Seward company’s band gave concerts in the twin cities, this noon. The music was of :1. high order 'l‘l1c».L11dies Aid society, 11! the Nor~ ciol at the church, Wednesday night. The (31111111111 Iluiou of King's Daugh- tershold uninteresting session in the Nor-walk Congregational (1111111111, Sutur- dav. Ellis Howard has secured a position with Henry Edwards, who is now lanai! ed between Suchem's Head and New Haven. Albert Borg, Albert Berg. .lr., and Max Krouscr wont to Wilton, today, after (Zhristmus greens with which to decorate Ariou 11:111. E. .‘I. Scone-111, of Harbor avenue. clerk for the J. '1. I’rowitt company, stopped on a tuck in the store, Saturday, 111111 is now nursing :1 11mm foot. A burn party was held yesterday after- noon at 11111 home of Henry (.‘rauer, in West Norwulk. Messrs. Monro 111111 Huifiin furnished music. Letter(=l.1r1-ier.Io‘1u 11111131 is taking .11 twodays' vacation from his duties at -—Ladies’ dress111g tables in oak, white enamel. curly birch and birdseye maple, for- thc holidays Raymond 1‘? Sons. Putnam Hose company w1Il 1111111, :11 chowder supper tonight eutertuiningI beside its own members the engineers of the South Norwalkt1retl1-purt111cntI and officers of the local companies. I —-Seture seats now for Octoroons, 10 20 2111, .’111c Boyer, in Main street, Norwalk, was slightly damaged by fire, one night rc— ing ignited from a gas jet. was quickly torn down. —Spccial prices on horse. blankets until January 1st. South Norwalk Hardware company. The Mothers' society. of ( lracc church Guild, is preparing for a sale, next. Satv urdny, of fancy articles suitable for holiday gifts. at 1111111111111 mum in 11111 church. The sale is in aid of poor families and destitute children within the parish. ~(1nyx tables, Iudiuu stools, b;1111boo novelties, down pillows and Morris chairs for Christmas. Raymond 8: Sons. Special meetings of the Salvation Army will be held in New York. Mon- dayaud Tuesday. Tuesday afternoon there will be a street parade, with floats. and an evening meeting in Carnegie Music Hall. A number of soldiers of the local corps will participate. ,. » 1 W,(,1.Evn11s. formerly in the ollim of the Norwallr lnck company, and a resident of Fairilcld avenue, has formed a partnership with 1'. S. Packard, form- erly of F1. 11. Noyce &' 1 To. They have located 11 builders hardware establish meat at 1-111 Franklin street, Boston. —~Pr.of 111.8. ltoscu. the Well-known oculist-opticion, can be consulted at his office, in the parlor of the City Hotel. South Norwnlk, Tuesdays, from 11 a. m to S p. in. Eyes examined tree. - Itev. Frederick Curtis dolivvrcd 1111 ml- drese at the meetingof the Junior Eu dearer society of the Nor-walk Congrega tioual church. yesterday afternoon. The mite boxes were opened and the pro coeds, $1 :10, will be sent to a kinder. garten in Japan. The Juniors will pack a Christmas barrel this afternoon, which will be sent to the Mountain Whites in th cSouth. ~Dla1ag 11111111. dining chairs and sideboards at not meet. Raymond d1 Sons. lsham's in Derby. alter a long illnwss. the Norwalk post-01111111. Substitute 1 Carrier Henry Perry is working for him. A11. 1111: 11101111115 will 5111111 begin to 111 11ptlm1r new meat 111:1rk11t,1111 former Belts 1\ Farriugmu in Wall stroci. ’J'ho f1o11t will 111 painted white. > 'll'l' \iisst11111101111111111hkismsisterofhlm. A. 8111111111191, 1111-11 yesterday at 1101' home The funeral will 1111 1111111 touu‘urow afternoon I ill. I 51I111‘It11‘k. The residence of Councilman 112 L [ Anyone ticsirinu anything in the w .1}; 11fs1,1nls,st:11ups,1.1ised11r sunken signs cently, caused byalnce curtain becon1-““' rubber stamps. will find it 101111-11- The drapery .,advantuge to consult .1111111 'l'rynn. All- vertiscmcut in want 11011111111. At the illustrated service at the Non walk Upcru House, yesmrday, views of the Rhino were shown; also 11 series 111' picturcsupou 111c“l).1rk Side 11f New York." .I, 11. Jackson recited “The Austrian Hero." A special meeting of the South Nor. walk Board of (3.111111411111111 will be held tonight at s o'clock, to take 11111111111111 11111 layouts of South Main 111111 (Tudor streets. and if deemed advisable in 1111- point froclmldcrs on the some. I11 11111 hearing in the Clark vs. Iinrritt suit in Bridgeport. this 1111111111111, Mrs. Clark refused to qualify as to her cout‘ 11111111111111 standing and Judge l’rcntilic will order her to furnish a cash bond to rot or the costs in case the suit should ‘go against her. The class of ”.17, South NorWaIk High school, 111111111! over 13111111111 the result 111! their fair. Friday night. The 11111112115111 v1 rv profuse in its 11111111111 to thew WIIM assisted 11111111 in making the fair 11 silw I‘i‘ifl. (“111111111111.htm“). 01.11111, of this 11 Ity, has just completed a mnunmlious hoiise of worship for tho Reformed Church of the l nitcd States, in l‘lncstrcet, lirid 'o_ port. The church has 11 sontingcapat ity of four hundred and it is :1 handsmuo 1111101111, The contract called for JIIlIi completion of the church on December 171th. Next Sunday dmlituitory 111111 :is on will be held. I FIRST NATIONAL BANK. til 81111111 Norwulk. ) I'ltl’I‘AlllJBlml) M11. 311 1 1111-1 11111111 1 1 (WITH . .. 1411mm ............................. nvssrLL racer 1 1-.111111111111 LDENN ANN’.’ lim- “IM'MM’I; Hf” l‘l I17N1V\1 1 1 rerun 1.. on 111111'llm“11ll‘1?nll1l1 Finanv c ( 11111111011111 int virtual and Business Accounts Noll Ited. tie! to of trust 11111111011111 dktuuontn “all.“ votes of Ila-Foal! In 1111111311 men posited or sale seeing. 11 walk Baptist churtgi, will hold a pie 1111- ' o ’ LA ON a co ANCANE FLOUR.‘ MINCE MEAT. Aunt Jemima 3, None Such, l 3 P’k’g’s. unt Maria’ 8, IO ct: New England, Iron rendma’ s, I ' Liberty Bell, I 25 Cents. 1 .11. 11111111111 1 co, 22 5111111 11111115111111 EDWARD STREET, 1 SPECIALS THIS WEEK Underwear! Hosieryl! GIoveSI! ! STOCK COMPLETE! PRICES ARE VERY lOVlII WE DON’T WANT YOU TO MISS THE GOOD THINGS 1N OUR ART DEPARTMENT. NEW DESIGNS ND PATTERNS. EDWARD STREET 1, cazsrrs eulLomc.110R\1MLK.ccu,11. Christmas! ' Is coming. Remember the little one w ill expect something 1n their stockings“ We will help you do the right thing by 11111111 for the next two weeks. For every rush sale of 2.50 or ovur you will get a ticket which entitles you to a chance for 111115 gold piece for your Christmas. Our prices will he the same as usual, the low- cet. - New York Market FRANK S. AYERS, Prop. DONOVAN BLDCK. WASHINGTON STREET. .E. M. JACKSON, 1 hotographct . ‘ Christalas Photographs! Nothing 1 011111 1111111111 11 more suitable pre sent for your faunly or your fr1e11ds than ~..ou1of .. JACKSON’ 5 PLATI NOTYPE- PDRTRAITS. All of the newest styles of Photonruphs, combing pleasing eifects in lighting and posing : (lur work possess 1,11'Al.lTY and MERIT at is fully up to the standard of Motl- ern l’ortrature. CHRISTMAS DELIVERY OF ALL WORK. E. M. JACKSON, Photographer, 53 Namfififfl TIME TO TIIINKIM AIlOI T Christmas Presents LetUs Help YouThink. Ily naming :1 low suitable gifts purchased for our holi— day trade : Silk Mufflers, Silk Handkerchiefs, Initial Handkerchiefs, m 11 KKMKHKNIOOUUOUUU M1 Neckwear, °"°" Gloves, Ivory Evening 111.111“ Full Dress Shields, so~c1ook1 Silk Suspenders, ‘ Satchels, txuxximsxxss 1111111110 U m b re I I as ’ Hats, White Vests, Fur Evenlrur W Buy your boy a Sweater. White Lawn Tics, evening dress; sized same as collar. DAVIS, Clothicr, Hatth and 11‘ urnisher. Mahackemo Hotel Block, So. Norwalk, Ct. CRT. THE TAILOR, Give Your Norse: Glue Dots. If you love your horses as 1 do mine. as you should. you will need no such advice. At times you may be indmcd to press your horses to their extreme ability in order to accomplish some «lo-sired result. Don' 1. feed them poor 111' dirty oats, and then expect them tomeke the extraordinary effort. They won tfeel like it. 1 screen all oats before delivering them. MANUEL T. HATCH, rm Grain Dealer. 1! Install street. lo. lam-II. In your perusal of this paper 1111 you reach these columns and very carefully What we have to about our ' Special ,, - Drive- -’ - in- - - . . Underwear. 000000000 Someone’s misfortune has placedus in a position to offer $1.50 Underwear at $1 per garment. ‘These goodsarc‘ ‘ a superior quality of fine Derby Ribbed Natural All Wool Shirts and Drawers, and are well worth $1.50 each. Sold everywhere for..... ....$1.50 SOLD BY US FOR,........ . 1.00 Saved by customer,.................. .50 on each garment. For $10.00 We will sell you what we believe to be The Best All Wool Blue Kersey Overcoat Possible to be procured in this or any other crty, and that trial will prove to you the truth of our statement. Comstock Brothers, Old and Reliab! Ie Clothiers. 14 SOUTH MAIN STREET, South Norwalk, - - - Connootlout. MILFORD A. CIFFIN, Mgr. ComstookBros., Masonic Bld’g, Nor-walk. 121M611 611355.! And if you are first to guess the cor- rect age of “BUOU” he is yours after December 25th next. To guess costs nothing, and we will present him to the fortunate boy or girl for a Christmas present, from the most popular cloth- icrs in Fairfield County, famous for the best goods at the lowest possible prices. Everything for men and boys' wear. CLOTHING AND FURNISHINGS! No........... l)ate....................1896 W. A. BENEDICT 81 CD. John A. Camp, Successor. EVERYTHING IN CLOTHING AND FUR- NISHINGS FOR MEN'S AND BOY’S WEAR. LTho Pony ”Bijou." Will be given to the perSOn guessing the nearest date of his birth. Two guessing the same, the ,1 pony will he atvurded to the one guessing it first. . Contest closes December 24111, 1896. .1896 “LA. BENEDICTJ: CO. comm. Date......... . ..... IOHN A. CAMP, Successor. Address. ... Guess SOUTH NORWALK. No....... W. A. BENEDICT 81 CD. John A. Camp, Successor. ua wast-unrest 911.. I Io. Namath“