till NEWS ill 3.
fb’flikl't “LOCAL NHWI 0N PM“ 3.
Hamid~Wii on, 01 Elm street has re-
turned from trip to Boston.
Alyce, the little daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Joseph O'Brien; .0! Grant street,
is serious y ill
~Roe Shall”. Sc lb. Bridge Fish Mkt.
Councilman Grumman’s sprained an~
kic is greatlyilmproved today, and he
is able. to get around witlmut the use
of his cone.
" ~Duké of York 514 and 5% O'Brien '
I .4
William T Jelli'ffe. of Wilton. a
.‘b1other of Hiram Jelliffe. of Sausa-
tuck, and 0.. O. prolific, of Southport
is very ill with malaria fever
~Shad asst ,."’l’6c'palr Hayes.
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James Dyer and L. M. Smith are del
cgates fiom Court Narruk to the State
Forester? convention in mBrldgeport
on Wednesday rand Thursday next.
~1‘liey‘ihever go out unless you go
out to smoke them—Smith' a Bag Time.
I w—W
The Ladies‘ Anxlllhry. Ancient Or-
der of Hibernians, will attend the 7
o'clock-“Insets and receive l—loiy Com-
munion at St. Mary‘s Church, tomor-
row. in a body.
-—Ladics’ Bicycle Hats.
O'Brien.
The prayer and praise meeting in
the Norwalk Methodist Church, tomor
row morning, at 9: 30 oclock. will be
conducted by Frederick Bedlam the
superintendent.
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—lee Crabs. 15c dos. Bridge Mkt.
lilies Emma, Leckwood and Mrs.
.lcnnlc Nash villi entertain the Monday
Afternoon Whist Club next Monday, at
the residence of Miss Lockwood, in
Elmwood avenue.
...:
-Smoked Shoulders, 9c lb. Hayes
Mr and Mrs. 9?. S. Donaldson have
1cturned home from, Jersey City,
‘ where they have been staying for two
months, owing to Mr. Donaldson hav
ing a large contract there.
——-The gas cooking lectures by Mrs
L. M. Ludlum will include the follow
ing menu for Monday: Broiled Chops,
Potato Puff. Tomato Crispic, Raglets.
The executivemfeeting of the Nor-
walk Union of Christian Endeavor will
. meet with Drr'lBOutwell next Wednes
day evening, at 8 o'clock, to plan for
the next quarterly meeting.
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-—Blue Fish. lilo lb. Bridge Fish Mkt
li‘. ll. Bedient will lead the devotion-
al service of the Epworth League in
the Not-walk Methodist Church, tomor.
row evening. at 6:15 o‘clock. This 'will
be the monthly roll call meeting
~~Umbrellas and Canes. O'Brien.
The funeral service of Mrs. Henri
ctta Borden was held this afternoon
from her late residence in Washington
street. The interment was at" New
Canaan. Rev. W.‘ W. T. Duncan om
ciatcd,
-——Rag Time—~good any old
Smith‘s 5c cigar. ..3
time
Mrs. Harrietiltl’oyla Barnes. Who was
operated on at the Norwalk Hospital
a month ago. by Drs. Walter Hitch
cock. Huntington and Baker. is in a
much improved» condition. but as yet
. unable to return: to her home in South
Main street.
The White Sand Oil Company‘. or
ganlnod managed and endorsed by
Cleveland bankers and business men
l‘ifty oil Wells, insuring an income of
one per cent. monthly. Will pay three
per cent. as development progresses
in its Pennsylvania. Ohio and West
Virginia oil fields. No experiment.
One hundred wells yet to drill sure of
01!. Limited number shares, par value
. 31 each. nowoi’fercd at 25 cents per
-share. Will be worth $8.00 in a year.
Write for particulars and prospectus.
Cleveland Finance Company. Fiscal
agents, 121 Euclid avenue. Cleveland,
. o. ,
uluuu luau,
‘ rahlawstsas.
3’ MAIN STREET; NONWALK.
no WASHINGTON 8T. 80. NORWALK
You will all complete
OPTICAL DEPARTMENTS
at both of our stores. with room as-
poolally titted . up for that purpose.
tlon goal—antacids if you are having
trouble with your eyes. if your glasses
on. if you hire subject to
b
”in the ad today.
The Brides li‘ish market has bpoclals
At this time of year your thoughts
your clothing and Mint you shall ‘ii‘uy
to make you look ill 3 at turn in
the direction of The 3 , 3. Road Go's
store news, Bridgeport ‘ . .
in the Superior Court. yesterday.
Judge Thayer ordered the sole of the
,proparty and good will of the Merriam .
Manufacturing Company. of Durham.
court. at the request of creditors. for
m-
--Salt Pork, 10c. lb. Huyee's.
George Griffin, of the firm of J. and
G. Grillin. the button manufacturers of
Shelton, died Thursday, is Sarasota.
Florida.‘ Mr.Grii‘iin was a nephew of
Theodore Knapp. of South Norwalk,
find was well and favorably known
ere.
Cavanngh‘s express was going up
Washington street this afternoon, with
a trunk. Evidently the wagon went
faster than the trunk, for when oppo-
site the United Bank Building the
trunk slid into the street. 'i‘hereport
of the fail frightened the people of the
near vicinity.
~Speeial prices for Sat. and Mon.
throughout our Kitchen Dept. Window
Shades. 10c. 19c, 25c and 390 each;
Curtain Rods. 5. 10 and 250. M. S.
Smith 6t 00.
A pleasant afternoon was spent by
the Hospital Whist Club at the resi-
dence of MrsmWHSwords in South
Main street yesterday afternoon. There
were ten tables occupied. The next
meeting will be at the residence‘ot
Mrs. Henry S. Lockwood in Elmwood
avenue. next Friday afternoon.
W. A. Benedict has rented as an
office tho. west parlor of the Uncas
Council of Red Men, 116 Washington
street. The room has been newly dec-
orated and Mr. Benedict will be there
this evening. Mr. Benedictretains his
office in Nrowalk, and will devote his
time between the two ends of the
town. Read his letter today.
Mrs. A. F. Webster. of Marshall
street, has been called to Chadager
Junction. New York. where her mother
lies in a critical condition. from which
it is feared she cannot rally. Mrs. A
G. Square. a sister of Mrs. Webster's
was so shocked when she heard of her
mother's illness. that she is now pros
trated. and is herself very sick.
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A meeting of the incorporators of
the new overalls company. which is to
locate in Norwaik, was held in the
office of Judge E. M. Lockwood. yes-
terday afternoon, and plans were talk-
ed over. F M. Pierson was up from
New York and explained some mat-
ters for the gentlemen} Enough of
the stock has been subscllbed for to
warrant the starting of a company.
A number of Norwalk people will
attend the May festival of the Con
nectlcut Music Teachers‘ Association
In New Haven next Monday, Tuesday
and Wednesday. Among them will be
D. E. Disbrow. Miss Nellie Disbrow
Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. St. John. Mrs.
iii L Hanfor‘d Mrs Charles Netticton
Mrs. Arthur Theile Mrs. May Moss.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Schultze, Miss May
Q Smith Miss Sadie Bodweli. Miss
Florence M Benedict and \V J. Lo-
land
The Ancient Order of Hiberniam
held a successful and entertaining so
clablc in their ball in Washington
street, last night. it was the last 01
the season. and the hall was filled with
members and their friends. A pleas-
ing dance program was enjoyed to
music furnished by Shepard’s orches-
tra. Refreshments were served during
the evening. The committee which
had the affair in charge were Stephen
Hagan. Thomas Casey and Patrick
Hallgh
w.-
Thero Was considerable excitement
in the car in charge of Conductor Ed
ward Kline. yesterday
boys got aboa1d.Thcy got into a dis
pute and one of them alighted. at the
same time letting two egs fly at the
car in rapid succession. One of them
hit an elderly man. who stood on the
rear platform. and almost ruined 11
light overcoat. it. was with difficulty
that. Conductor Kline got the man
quieted sufficiently to use language
that was fit for the ladies who were in
the car to hear. The boy whom the
eggs were intended for. not safely in
the cur.
~—-Legs Lamb“ 12%c. liaycs's.
Mr. Mchrmott. of the Norwalk lion.
ton store, has added additwnai proof
of his ability as a window dresser
Thistlmo the demonstration is in an
excellent display of it. & (i. corsets.
A model easily inclined in a giltw
antique stylowarm chair. has the. up
pearance of a living model. and with
her as the center there extend incli-
cuiar forms various appioprlately 111'»
ranged corsets. The effect is very
pleasing. especially lie in the evening.
when the electric lights and daintily
arranged draperies add brilliancy to
Mr McDermott's efforts. The window
in attention is the one slaw . teeth
in Question is the went one in Main
street;
Owen Light. a member of the bot»
tling firm of Gray a Light. of Bridge-
Light, of South Norwaik. proved him-
self a hero yesterday. in
James Flood, Michael Killian and
George Wood three well known resi-
dents of Bridge art from drowning at
li‘aychenthergi stand. The men had
set out on a fishing trip. but the wea-
titer proved so rough that their small
ho cling to the breakwater for several
in l ctli
‘ ., correct in style. satisfactory in we
turn in every attention concerning?
which has been in the hands of the"
five years The sale was not for July “
A couple of "w’
port. and a brother of Speaker John H. ,J. 2‘
rescuing '
boat capsized and they Were obliged 0
he in a next-1y frozen 3
Whateveriyau n
.3 save you money in your spring on ”but ‘
' SPRT
No mutter whether you on $1 or our black Clay Worsted .
suit; you will t one that will stay black. «,n cutaways and such units,
latest cut antler! all tailored all through W“ H 3
Our Black Unfinished Worsted Suits at 515 a d 811i are wouddr‘fuliy
-. line suits liter the money.
., Fancy Milled Caeslmere Worsted and (3th
Flannel made in the into fashion with coats of.
. shoulders. from 111.com $20. You ought to see , . They. will
change your ideas of What ready- tumour talioi'h ‘11 do for you. We
guarantee the lit. and that is something a your! sanity clothiers can 't safe;
1y do with the form- fitting style of the day,
sparse ovsncoxrs. ease to) so. no.
Splendid specimens of good tailorl 1; these. on coats for tubes
. who like them; short. boxy coats for s art-coat nieu.‘ Caverns. Oxford
Mixtures. over~ ~plaids and black. . .
‘ SPRING HATS.
More is your favorite shape of Derby the best hat that can be made.
for 33; next best, 52. 50; then 32. Same prices for new shapes of tourist
and Golf Hats.
SPRING NECKWBAR AND GLOVES.-
Smart is the word to describe our new neckwsar. Nothing hand-
somer ever came into the city. Narrow Derby. Tannin-Hands, new But-
terily Bows, 25c and 50c. «
Glace Spring Gloves in Slate are the leader of. fashion. We have
them at $1..50 Tan Walking Gloves and Kid Dress Gloves. 31 31 60 to 3
SPRING SHIRTS.” '
A great collection, carefully picked. and "rl i." from the word so.
The stripes run up, but the prices run down to 8.30.81.11nd48c.
C'OMSTOCK BROS.
MAsomc BUlLDlNG. 14 SOUTH mm eraser.
NORWALK arose. sou-rift; NORWALK cross,
Suits, and Striped
llitary cut. with wide
l
The reputation that l have established
grain has always been merited. That i have accepted the axon-
cy for “Crocker‘s li‘lonr“ is good evidence that'l have secured
the very best to be obtained,
"Crocker‘s Best" is the best-dis a perfect flour. Milled of
the choicest hard spring wheat. by the latest, and best processi
it makes the sweetest. lightest bread of any flour, and in this I
except not a single brand. it‘s wholesome anilii‘nourishlng in
the highest degree. being largely composed of the glutinous por~
ti'ons of the wheat. it‘s a strong flour, two’ quarts of it making‘ ‘
three loaves of bread, so that it is cheaper thanother door at a
lower price. Try a bag, if it‘s not what you twain, I will. return
your money. Ask your grocer for it. , g
Buy ()nts That‘s Clean." V 1' """ “W ,‘
MANUEL T. HATCH.
for giving the best
JACKSOW’S small)? 1'
IS REPLET'E WITH THE LATEST STYLES or
' ~——~PHOTOG’RAPHS~—~—~~
Bring the Cbz'ldren Today. Tomorrow may be too late.
Our Special Portrait War/1' m Platinum will please you.
JACKSON’S ;. STUDIO.
assays. 53 WALL smear. NORWALK.
w A. BENEDICT
Room 1. Masonic Building.
Norwalk. Conn.
Nonralk. (301111..
May 4. 1901.
Dear Sir:
Tlp top top coats~nm<lc after "your" measurement—flint
means “ht" or“. $12. 50 sec urcs a nice one.
\\3 r 1111‘ soiling man} goods to pclsous who have been paying
considerable more lor illc same goods or the same amount for ready
made goods (lurs .1rrL'ustunt made understand.
The 1le kmanship on all our 1‘ lotllmg 15 of the highest quality—
a tailor of this cit) told us that 1 tcxccllcd any well." he ever saw
lruly youls.
w. A BENEDICT.
lion 1 {111ch the South Norwalk LlifiLc-l ll) Washington street.
Narwalk 312 09
For Man. Union Made.
$3. 50
Olsen’s-
Fine Old Kn. Tablet.-
3 The Most Popular Whiskey
in America ‘ ‘
WRIGHT a hymn.
Loulflulilo. Ky.
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FOR SALE BY
LG. HAMILTON
alluring.
and Mrs. L. H Stbfleld.
. walk Congregational Church choir this
be Mrs; Lillian 3
. will hing.l and all boys and yous
' as. merchants; 3‘ll'rlcii. tenor:
(LG .lves. organic ‘
The choir of the
Church for the next year will be:.
Mrs. Denney Hull. Mrs. E. M. Marsh
sopranos;
Mrs. Fenian Bears and Mrs. David
Gould. clonal; Denney Hull and L H.
floodeld. tenors; Leon Cannon bass:
Denney [dull dlrector. 3“.
These are; no chaos is in
year lb. chair will
Shel woo swkirk. soprano; 3 Mrs.
Reed G. Iiaviiund, contralto; Romeo
3. iwlatch tenor; Frank Nash, bass;
Alexandra -_ Gibson. orxauist and
director ~‘
There will be no changes in St,
Paul's choir this year. Leigh Whitta
her is themelo tenor. and John Wehle
solo basal lil.‘ Sims, organist;'.R K.
Pooley, cholrmastor. and vested choir
of thirty six men and boys.
IWVW'P‘M
GRACE CHURCH SUPPER.
The Woman’s Guild Give a Very Suc-
ceufui Affair in the Parish Home.
The Woman’s Guild of Grace Church
gave a very successful supper in the
Parish house in Belden place. last ev-
ening. from 6 to 8 o’clock. ’l‘he numv
bar of people who sat down to the
many tables was large and the ladies
were kept Well busted during the sup
per hours.
The affair was in charge of Mrs.
Robert Van Buren, Mrs. W. H. Smith.
Mrs. Sophia '.A Weed. Mrs W. 1“
Montgomery; Mrs. W F. Bishop, Miss
Fannie Hoyt dad Miss Lizzie Clock.
Mrs Vernum and Miss Alice Cram
had charge of the chafing dishes, as»
stated .by Miss Clara, Bette. and the
waitresses were Miss Edith Hunting’
ton. Miss Elias Davis, Miss Julie Bo
sort and Miss Brotherton.
The menu was:
Creamed Chicken.
Salmon. Lobster or Chicken Salads.
Pressed Chicken. , Veal Loaf
Scalloped Potatoes
Boiled Ham, Olives.
Biscuit. Rolls.
Cake, Tea and Coffee.
lNSURANCE RISKS.
A Commotion Stirred up in Norwaik
Over the' Raise in Rates.
The action of the New England
Board in raising the price of insurance
on risks where gasoline is used as a
means of lighting, has stirred up a
great deal of discussion in Norwalk.
The Nor alk Board of Fire Under»
writersyri hold a meeting. Monday
afternoon. lit which the situation caus-
ed by the latest decree of the insur
ance companies will be dismissed.
Many of the insurance agents seem
to dislike the new arrangement. but
some don't (sure one way or the other
As there re none of the air gas lights
in South orwalk. the agents here are
not affected
Some of the dealers who have the
lights in think of keeping them and
letting their insurance go. ("rrying
their own risks themselves.
POPULAR AMUSEMENTS‘.
Wills' Brothera‘ Comedians.
The Wills Brothers' Comedians gave
their initial performance in the Grand
Opera House. last night. and notwitlr
standing the storm. played to a good
audience. The attraction presented
was "Two Old Cronies" and to put
matter in a few words. it can truthful-
ly be said that it was the best per-
formance for the money ever presenti
ed in this city. From the rise of the
curtain on the first not until the fall
on the third there was a continuous
round of bright specialties that kept
the audience in tears of laughter from
start to finish. There was not a dull
moment during the entire evening. At
the close of the show. there was a long
line of patrons. securing seats for to-
night. and a packed house will greet
these clever comedians, this evening,
when they will offer “in Atlantic City.
"Two Old Cronles" will be repeated to
morrow afternoon. and the play for
Saturday night is “Bosom Friends."—
Stan'fford Telegram
At 110th Theatlc. Monday
day and Wednesday.
Yale Men at Hoyt's Theatre.
it was an evening of music at Hoyt’s
Theatre. last night, and a fashionable
audience Was thereto listen to it. it
was noularge. but still there were suf-
ficient people to me. e the entire thea-
tre ring with swim a at the end or
every selection. The attraction was
the Yale Glee and Banjo Club, and can
tainly the members cannot complain.
for they had an audience that comes
lated good music. They were com
pelled to respond to an encore at the
end of every piece, and at the conclu-
sion of the lust selection. those pre-
sent regretted it. They could have re-
mained in the pine and listened to the
singing and playin the remainder of
the night Altogether thete were about
forty- five Yale men on the stage at cer-
tain times. There were a number of
women present wearing the Yale col
ore. They were conspicuous in the
boxes. The students at Miss Baird s
seminary attended in a body.
Alden Benedict’s Quo Vadlo.
Quo Vadis is a historical play. it
will be produced at Hoyt’s Theatle to
night. its incidents are based upon
facts connected with the infancy of
Christianity. Working up this theme
Henry ll Bienklewicz mots the 31 out
work of the nineteenth century. a book
of great research and or greater poetic
divination. , Utilizing a material Char-
les W. Chase. the dramatist, has writ-
ten a play of such strong religious mo
tive and with such intense dramatic
situation. purity of thought, beauty of
sentiment. and general excellence
throughout that many who have seen
it say that, like the book; it, will live
forever. .
WW
and A. MEETING.
The mostlnu at the Young Mons
afternoon at 3: 15 3o ”clock will be the
sixth .‘Boys Rally. and wlil be addres-
speak on the “Boyhood of Jesus"
The boysi choir of St. Paul's Church
Norwalk Baptist
Tues- .
' hristian Association rooms tomorrow ‘
and by Rev. W W. 1‘ Duncan, who will
. u a string tl‘a.
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“The real thing.” in ether words : {M
3 it lo .111“ Right:
looks as though it Was made for the ind
2 ing it.- We are agents for Stein-Bloch mg
Norwaiks.
SUITS $15-00 to $30.00. V 1 .3- r3- '3 I,
$6. so.
Special Sale of Men‘ 9 and Boy’ is Negligeo
at 48 cents. 3
Willis H. Sellock
Up—to-date Clothler and Furnisher.
48 and 50 Wall St. Norwalk.‘.
N Open Monday. Friday and Saturday. ‘E 3 .
Aflflflifli’kl’aflflflffl 22g
i
agency;
Tho-MODEL GROQ ~
invites your attention to its efforts to serveaud
satisfv 1n the goods that follcw. See window
BANANAS. fine lot 2 2c dozen. ()h' Are not. those SHOULD
COCOANUTS. fresh line 11111 of mllki as .1111 A cabbase and
5c 6.. and 3c 1 Shoulders 13‘ what you with a.
d.1y.8houlders,83tlll‘da
CHANGES-Porto Rico Oranges ale ‘“ 1
sweet as sugai 1] l3 and 15 for 250.1)“ you want TU'RNTPS? N0
ket. We have them.
PINEAPPLES. 10¢ each. m‘“
swns'r POTATOES. the best. [thilc‘fizd 3' WM? outing};
unalts 15c. l
131113011 snap CABBAGE. t. to 15c [3
Held and (if some substance; not alll
leaves. as most new cabbage. Conn. Creamery tub
HOME GROWN RADISHES. Elgi'n Creamery,
SOLICITING YOUR TRADE. YOURS TO COMMAND.
LORENZO DIBB’
W.w~»_._¢_- ..am. ..L- .._...._....M
Do Nat Despair
of getting your eyes comfortably “Lteu
gorgeous others have failed to give re-
s .
We have the best arranged and best
equipped optical room in the Nor-
walks,1and Guarantee our work.
EXAMINATION FREE!
0.3. JACKSON“,
Graduate Optician,
5.8 Wall St" Not-walk. Ct.
'TTER is. cheaper.
Plint Butte1.Clorer
nut:
11 ash and fine. ,'
For Farm. Garden. Trees and Shrubs.
BRADLEY s and urea?
Special Brands - 3
ASHES. LAND PLASTER. GROUND BONE
Air Slacked Lime. Stable Manure. ct, ' etc.
Telephone Coil ill-ii.
Roe Shad. 8c lb blue Fish
Buck Shad. 6c lb Halibut!
Weak Fish. lilc lb Live craps.
Steak Cod. 9c lb - ' '
Native Herring. Frost Fish. Eels. and?
R. J. curatnnflo
Washington street.
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Actions Speak
Lauder than Words":
Advertisements are words. W tel
n“
an
1 an;
fulfill the promises made in words.
NFCKWEAN. . .. . , . GAP!
The “New Idea:” it's the newest of 30W and Mml‘m
narrow four-in-hnndwlarne variety-«-
I 60c “ e. Saturdiy. 2 for age.
imperlaiwrovoraibloo. "Flanders"
ties in a new for turn down collars.
cannot be excelled.
The new Darby for high hand turn
down collar- is Ingrown-undone“...
can lie removed from shield and used
3A 151w hailstorm ,
'3 My onu. to o, ‘
Norwalk Chronicler