o Business Directory will he found ago and ted ay. T T o Rev: Edward Cunningham of '1 E t1 Nor-walk will preach at the Gran _ b y Chapel shoddy alter-noon. t of Court Narruk. Foresters of America. Wlil be held on Tuneday evening December. 23d. The Beamsaers' ’Union “will Thold th r second dance at the seas n, day veiling. in Mystic crisis Hall. 1 :1 Boxnlakors' dance Tuesday eve. halo Hall Admission .ss Archer-man; Main sreet. Nor- walls is making a marked reduction in holiday milllnery. Read her advertise- ment. 1 MLung Island Escallops Ilayes's. _ The D. M. Read announcement upon page 2 is worth" the time spent in read- ing it. This is in the form of Christ- mas store news. The Connecticut Lighting and Rail- 35c at - ‘way Company gives notl e in another 1 column that it will petit on the next General Assembly for an amendment to its charter. -All flavors Fresh Candy, 10c lb. M. S. Smithd: Co. Persons who send Christmas money to the old country will find it to their adVantage to send it through the as entry of Jacob M. Layton, 5 Railroad place. Read his advertisement When thinking of what you will pur- chase for gentlemen wo- weua suggest T that you consider out! buttons. Chas Lawrence, 25 Main street hits a very fine assortment of solid buttons. ~—Square Pianos, $15, 320 and $25, at J W. Studwell is. A. Dickerman & Son are mailing to d y their opening for the holiday die- ply They have made npéoial ar- rangemeut and their picture and book line is especially complete. Read their advertisement. .. . Miss Nina A. Lewis. of West Main street, Norwalk, has recovered from her recent severe illness, ‘and is able to be about-again. ’She expects soon to resume her duties as organist in the l-airfltld Episcopal Church. «Dr. M. S Rosen, Eye and Ear Spe ria'lst from Bridgeport removed hir oliloe from the Mahnckemo Hotel tr 62 North Main Btu So. Norwalk. when he can be consulted on Tuesdays. Thursdays and Saturdays from 1 o'clock to 4 p in. only. Rev W. W. T. Duncan. pastor of tho . Pint vM I. Church will preach tomor> row ieliciting. by request. on “Christ and condom Science." The eubioci of the evening prelude will be. “Un- ionlsm and the Potter Case." 1 * “Wagner & Moll, the Stamford cigar f, dealers. were damaged to the extent oi ‘ ' 8100 yesterday, by the flooding of the stores in the town hall building Sam- uel Wagner, the senior member of the firm. woo a former-president of bouts Norwallr. -Grand display of Pianos for the 1 “011.11.“ the largest and best ever exhibited. atJ. W. Stadwell's. An oyster oponiuatT contest for the benefit of the Knighf‘ street A. M. E. Church. will be held in the Price build ing, Water street .Norwaik Monday ev string. The artist: who will perform ' the sins are employees at the ltd- ' tblieilment on the Washington streetiiilbrl go. 1 1 John Koehler. the North Main street restaurantour who has been consider- 1. h! worried of late over the absence Europe. received Word this romttrd. Koehler that the was lining to enjoy her visit and y over into the next you. She ed Margin lode , thNor- nether buoy Tues-. T ‘4. EveruTCoaT ihalhas been 1 prised at $6. 60 and $8. 60 new Coal that has been Priced at $10. and $12. am: too 3- l TBOUTH NORWALK. Tel. 0-11.32-2. $4 98 ‘ Come while we have all sizes. ‘ ‘T as. NORWALK. rel. can, 404. in General Assembly. State of Connec- ticut. January Session. lads. PETITION AND NOTICE OF CON- NECTICUT RAILWAY AND LiGHTr lNG COMPANY TO THE HONORA- OF THE STATE 0? CONNECTI- CUT. AT ”'8 JANUARY SESBlON, A. 0., 1903 3. _ 1 Connecticut Railway and Lighting 3 Company. a corporation chartered by ‘ the State of Connecticut and organized ‘ lines in the Gnunties ot Hartford New Haven and li‘airileld. in acid State res: . pecttully petitions your Honorable 1 Body for an amendment to its charter extending the time‘ln which it may Old Well Lodge, F‘. and A M. will hold its annual election or oilicers, next Tuesday evening The Bartenders’ Union will hold a mectlpfi tomorrow afternoon in Blks’ hall. South Main ”street “Knox and Youngs Derby 0' Brien Rt. Rev Bishop Tierney will be at St. Mary’s Church tomorrow and adminis- ter the rite of confirmation Corps, hold a regular meeting last eyening; but transacted only the ordin- ary business. The annual election of odleers Will be held next. Friday even- lng. ,1 ~Whole‘ Hams lie; smoked Shoul- Porterhouse 18c lb Schaub's Mitt. The first hearing in the bankruptcy case of Milford A. Gillln the Washing- ton street clothler Will be held Mon- day morning. before Judge John H. Banks. at lrls olllce in Bridgeport. A trustee and appraisers will be appoint- The coasting down Clay street hill yesterday was excellent. and large numbers of young people enjoyed the sport. Several of the boys went way out on to Railroad avenue almost to West Washington street The snow of last night out a stop to the sport, how ever. -—-8parerib to roast.12ltc lb. at Hayeo's. , A drunken man on Main street. Nor- wallr. attracted considerable attention. yesterday noon. The follow staggered along in front of the Boston Store. slipped on the icy sidewalk. and went iown hard. When he arose a fluid that had the odor of whiskey was issuing tromrone oi! his pockets. The man went into .a cafe. only to come out again in a few minutes with another bottle of the some stuff. '-—-Xmas Goods or all kinds, at the new store. 14:18. Smith it: Go. A. J. COIHDS‘&PCO., the North Main street furniture dealers. are already for Christmas and invite their patrons to cell and inspect their stock. if they do not wish to buy. 0n the main floor will be found a large line of all kinds of toys drums. automobiles delivery wagons chair; bpnlol. violins picture trauma and surname display of all kinds of dressed The display Tisf'ln oil well worth see- in: in the windows will be loud a fine display of lampo. iardlnierea and dining room and other furniture. the second flood can be found a line of parlor furniture. chiffonieren and bed» dlnz. while on t a third floor are couches parlor tab es. etc. The base- furnishing goods. lull Received line of limes No cities. Roper Music Rolls, ii'aoc cy Weights. Pen Wip- an chier- ’ ‘ liai- Dohkla‘sh‘ Fowler Womens Relief: ders llc Prime Rib Roast 12 to 16c. 1 ad undressed dolls ' Uh, meat is given up to all kinds oi house fl I r T QUALITY COUNTS. 1 Prices are regulated by supply and demand but don‘ t lose sight of the important part1 quali- 1ty plays in the transaction. The economy of buying good things doesnt usually appear in the price-but always ill the results. We soil- crt your patronage on the grounds of pure. 1 clean, grain and teed rightly handled at Tait prices. Buy Oats Thais Clean MANUEL T. HATCH. P l i 1..., 7F'Y.‘ Books Make The Best Christmas Presents. THE VIRGINIAN TOWTeh later ...... . . . . . . . . $1 08 THE ADVENTURES 01", IVER H0 RN. 1". Hopkinson Smith . .. . . . . $1.08 THE LITTLE WHITEBI J. M Barrie .... $108 ETERNAL GITYpTheatre Edition ...... ........ .. ........... 3 .25 THE MAKTNG 01“ A MARCHIONESS ........ ......... 3 89 TO HAVE AND TO HOLD. Mary Johnson ........ . ....... ........... 8 .89 THE RIGHT OF WAY Gilbert Parker .T....... 8 .89 William P. Beers Bookseller, Station-tor. Engraver. 43 WALL STREET. NORWALK. CONN. Chriotmoo Photograph. Jackson 3 article. A fin. duplication of Oriole. Portrait. in all tht‘ ano-t Itylol. now up.“ for lnIpIOtIOfl. - Dtudlo. 53 Wall Sta. Norwalk. my“... pm...” Health by Good Living. The new sugar poor are better than even; the only drawback is the Icar- city. Prudent housewives will lay in their winter‘s supply. Benton. they come cheaper by the cue. At all the Health Bread stores. Don't forget label, and watch for the new cool meat of Library Books. pany , many. .. ,_ build and construct any and all the " lines of street or surface railway for [which authority has heretofore been : granted to said on pany. orto Connec- ticut Lighting on Power Company. Central Railway and Electric Com~ Soothington and Plantsville Tramway Company. Waterbury Trac tlon Company Milford Street Railway Company, Derby Street Railway Com~ The Shelton Street Railway Company. Bridgeport Traction Com~ ‘ parry; The Norwnlk Street Railway Company. The Norwn‘lr Tramway Company or The Westport and Sangu- , tuck Street Railway Company; and ', ushgch are about to expire July 1st. - 10 Said lines of street r'ulluuy to be 1, constructed and. operated under the ‘ ‘pfnovisions of the charter" of said Com~ ‘ pany. and the laws of this State relat- ing to street railways Dated at Bridgeport this 12th day T of December. 1902. CONNECTICUT RAHAVAY AND LIGHTING COMPANY - By A. W PAIGE. General Counsel. NOTiCE. Notice is hereby air rm that Connec- C tirut Ra‘lway and Lighting Company will petition the (lop a1 Assembly of the State of Cohddr out at its Jan nary Session A. D. 1903. for an amend ment to its charter extending the time for the construction of any and all lines of electric street railways hereto fore granted to it or to Connecticut Lighting and Powor Company. Central ' Railway and Electric Company. South ington and Piantsville Tramway Com i‘~ nany. Derby Street Railway Company The Shelton Street Railway Companr. Bridgeport Traction Chmnany The Nor- wallt Street Railway Company The Norwalk Tramwayh. Company. The Westportx and Sauaaiueh Street Rail way Company. and which are about to expire Jilly lat. 1903. Sold lines of street railways to be constructed and operated under the provisions of the charter of said com» pray. and the laws of this State re tasting in street railways. , Dated at Bridgeport. this 12th day of December 1902. LIGHTING COMPANY. - 1 By A. W. PAIGE General Counsel , Upon the foregoinr petition of Con neotlcut Railway and; .lilghtlng Com- or: for e amendment to its charter berei set. forth, i appearing to and being four: e undenlgn authority that ‘verse party” to 2”“ t a To wan v persons. ORDERND T p ogxiifi: mum: and. or this order there- - n o a person that they may nit-db.1 utmost. thereon. by publish rid IT'aid petition and _ thlaorder at least once before the lilth day or Decoration 1,903. in the follow- infatggwfizapga. illilnoiyt ' h on , .o newton or pubis ed in, Hartford all; 1T 9 a. I]: “Newt-Heroic ship sentinel. consumers Haven. our . BLE. THE GENERAL ASSEMILI . and existing under authority or such T , charter. and operating street railway T Tenure the useful gift is alwd T1 2 most welcome. ,1- ' - FORMIN.» T "“includlng every fashionable fabric for‘ this season and every style, prices - p T $10 T020. choice selected Overcoatlugs out in every. style, long or loose titling at one-hair er loss What your.- custom tail you for the same qualities TTVPui‘iiTT ...................- -.‘r.- W 1 In any of the above we can lit you W absolute ports 9 T stock is still complete in sizes and shapes.‘ . ‘ SPECIAL HOLIDAY SUGGESTIONS: Fine Mil .. Rich N'eokwear, Silk and Embroidered Suspenders, Bi no iery, Plain and initial Linen and Silk Haudkorehlefo' T Buttons Smoking Jackets, Bath Robes. Umbrellas. Suit score 0 other pretty and useful articles from which you out satisfactory gifts for your family and friends. Prices die 3% ,tremely moderate. You can select whatever you want no ‘ be delivered to you on Christmas Day BEGINNING DECEMBER 16 STORE WILL BE OPEN TEVEH UNTIL CHRISTMAS f u in l P... 91) Washington Street. pso. NORWALK CONNECTICUT RAILWAY AND, Statp. of Connectioutrflouniy or Falr- - » held. so. December 13.1. «)5 more than , no of this fore- .. he heirs ‘T The New x eWaler-hu‘ry my . WE .DO 1T R1: JAMAICA ORANGEs, soon me sweet; ALL nicer. .. , auoes on we maker JUST now. PRICE arou'r: . -_ eases eons AND no FAKE, ’ use THE 0. a o. PACKAGE rem, lF vou wouLo HA1 THlNG FINE. . ' Paa'emea, radon in, Glasses For XmaS.TT They can be bought new for presentation and a careful explains» , . tion of the eyes made at any time. day or night and a perfect 3 ' guaranteed. Oran nvnnr avsnrrvo m openness. no cannon FOR EXAMlNATlON 0.13. JACKSON chanson-re ethical“ so WALL eraser. NoawruTiln ooliiil , Best Outfit lileorv. 01k; .....