LADIIG' PIRCALE WRAPPING. At 70 costs In the staple washable colors. Sizes 32 to 44. E. K. BANKS, 45 I. 47 WIOT WASHINGTON OT" Moonshine Hotel Block. «so Nor-walk, Conn. thalamus. The Business Directory will be found on Page 7 today. -'. WEATHER FORECAST. For Nor-walk and vicinity: Fair to. night: Saturday Increasing cloudiness and probably rain or snow late in the afternoon. Pleasant weather prevails in the central and eastern sections. A disturbance has developed III the southwest which has produced cloudy weather with rain on the gIIIf and in the lower Mississippi Valley. Condi- tions favor for this vlclnlty, pleasant weather followed on Saturday by in. creasing cloudiness and probably rain by saturday night. Louis W. Leonard spent Wednesday in Hartford. Miss S. S. Tillotson. of Washington street. has returned from a visit in New York: -—AII exquisite line of Candies, all flavors. 10c lb. M. S. Smith & Co. A. J. Collins is having the City of South Norwalk place additional lights ill his store. The Oystermen's Union will hold a meeting In Central Labor Lyceum, to night. at 8 o'clock. ——Elgln Butter, 260 lb. F. D. L. & Co. The Ladies of the West Norwalk Union Chapel will hold a social III the church next Thursday night. Rev. H. B. Carpenter will preach Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock III the West Norwalk Union chapel. ——Boys’ Hats and Caps. O‘Brien. The Sewing Circle of Buckhingham Woman's Relief Corps will meet Tues- day at G. A. R. Hall, Wall street. Mrs. George R. VauAIstyne returned today from Bridgeport, where she has I ' been the guest of Mr. Van Aistyne's parents. —Pork Chops, I'll/2C lb.; 10c. liayes'. Mrs. Edward Hall. of the Step Itock road. has been taken down by diph- theria. having, it Is supposed, caught the disease from her children. District Deputy D. l‘Iurr Beach. of (‘olfax Encampment. I. 0. O. F.. drove to New Canaan, last night. to institute a new encampment in that place. ~~EIgin Btlltcr, 26c lb. F. D. L. (a (‘0, Miss Edna Oldfield, of Connecticut avenue. has secured a position in a large millinery establishment in New York, entering upon her new duties yesterday. I’oles are being distributed in West Norwaik for the "new telephone line. and Marcus C. Nile and Edward Bates will have instruments installed in a short time. —-Latest Soft Hats. O'Brien. Mr. and Mrs. Horace Bennett. of Brooklyn, have returned home, after a two weeks' visit with Mrs. Clarissa Bates and Mrs. Mary E. Bennett. 25 Lowe street. John H. Demarest. of Main street. Norwalk will be Iemmed to the hospi- tal today for treatment for a hip dis- case He is being attended by Dr Wil- liam J. Tracey. Harry Pepper. the well-known vocal teacher and soloist does not Improve rapidly from his attack of the grip. Mrs Pepper who has also been ill is able to be about the house. ——Fresh Hams, 12175.3(: 1b.; Shoulders, lite. Hayes'. The inventory sale of J. A. lilislop a; Company is still in progress. This sale is offering opportunities for the saving of money on staples that one can ill afford to let pass by. Read their advertisement. . The Dutch in the Far East will be the topic to be discussed at the meet- ing of the Women's Club, next Thurs- day. The-committee in charge is coni- posetl. of Mrs. L. W. Shelton, Miss Sally S. Bette and Mrs. F. J. Curtis. ’**“1t:: Y Trousers Made To Order, 33.50 H. w. REMP, Old Post Ohice' Didg., Norwalk. Sausage, healer near teem Pectin Fri-e RI iio- Ill 10!! lb. ortcrhouss gent. 16¢: lb. Wm Foo). ‘ Bread and and", \- mm II). Shudder. ‘ 1:. . - 8-100 lb. Pius. . ac lb. 73m " “Lu..." Cockenoo Tribe, I. 0. R. In of Non ‘walk, will.hold a meeting this even- ng. 1 Mrs. Margaret Lauder. of West street. is II with a severe attack of the grip. , -—New 1903 Youmun. O‘Brien. ioorgo faith. of Norwalk. a former resident 0 Bethel, has been in town calling on friends. The regular meeting of Eureka Re. .bekah Lodge will be held tonight in ‘()dd Fellowa' Hull. Washington street. -Frcsh Hams. 1216c 1b.; Itoastlng l’ork, ”We: Pork Chops. l2'9fic. at Hayel’. Clarence Iiird has secured a posi- tion as assistant night DEBKRSOmaIIOI‘ at the South Norwalk railroad sta- tions. Mr. and Mrs. A. .I. Meeker will on- tertain the members of the Hospital Whlst Club this evening at their home. in Mott avenue. ~l.arge variety of the newest dc- signs of Valentines now on sale at M. S, Smith Kr. Co's. The ball committee of the South Norwalkvli‘lre Police will hold a meet- ing tonight. III the Council Chamber in ilaviland street. The annual convention of District No. 1. Grand lodge. independent Order, Free Sons of Israel. will be held in New York, Sunday. —DyapepsIa-—|Ianc of human exist- ence. Burduck Blood Bitters cures it, promptly_ permanently. Regulates and tones the stomach EdwardiC. Scarles succeeds Dayld Chlttim as night watchman at the Connecticut 1 lgliting and Power Com pnny's burn in Wall street. Lincoln ‘Council. No. 4, 0. II. A. M.. will celebrate Its annual roll call and anniversary this evening. III Mystic Chain Hall. Washington street. ——Large Cured Shoulders, per lo. 10c. .loseloff‘s. Cyrus ll. Avery. of 14 Raymond street. who has been ill for some time, Is now convalescent and was able, to get out ofxdoors for the first time, this week. The annual meeting of the Norwalk iron Works Company's stockholders will be held at the office of the. com- pany on Thursday, February 12th. at 2 o'clock I). 111. —Don‘t miss the Norwalk Sporting Club dance tonight In Arion Hall. The Golden Rule. Circle of King's Daughters of the Norwalk Congrega- tional Church are being entertained this afternoon by Mrs. E. K. St. John. of St. John avenue, East Norwalk. Joseph Kiska. of South Norwalk. aged twenty-five. andelss May Ilolil- issar. aged thirty-five. of Bridgeport. were. Wednesday. granted a license to wed by the town clerk of Bridgeport. —Pork Tenderloins and Canons. See ScIIaub' s Ail. Ailelt‘RatloII of the IIIcIIIbers of (lol- fax Encampment. l. f). 0. F.. will go to Stamford tonight to visit \‘I'ascusce Encampment. “PICKHIIUXIS from otlr er Encampments will also be present. Mrs. James linlpin and daughter. Miss ()Ia. spent Saturday III Norwaik. ——Mlas Nellie Keeler. of Norwalk. spcni Sunday with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Kecler.—-—Itldgcficld Press. l —Spccial for Saturday only: Assort- ed Fruit. and Nut Chocolates. Ichll‘n'S. .27 Main St, Norwalk. . The young men of the South Nor- walk Congregational ChuIcII and their friends will meet with Rev. Patti M. Strayor III the (dumb parlors this cv ening. Music and a social talk will be enjoyed. The regular meeting of the Nor walk Woolen Weavers‘ Union No. 3.“ )6. “ill be held tonight at the usual time and place. This will be a meeting of spec- ial importance. and all members should be present. Dr. W.iS. Watson. of Danbury. medi- cal director on the staff of General Russell Frost. who has been ill with in flammatory rheumatism since Thanks giving, has sufficiently ream-cred to resume his regular practice. wNew‘Coionlal 1903 Derby. O’Brien. The registrars of the First Voting District. Francis Leonard and Bernard C. li‘ccnoy. are in session at. tho oflicc of the Norwalk Coal Company. corner of Wall and WatCI streets todai fI om 12 o‘clock noon to 0 o‘clock p III Senator Bailey introduced a resolu— tion in the legislature yesterday to ap- propriate $4.000 for Putnam Park and $450 fori the expenses of the commis- sioners and another to appropriate $6. 000 for the purchase of additional land for the Park. -—-ClIiukens. 16 and file. Hayes', 'IHDSH WHO KlIDW have the greatest sort of confidence in my ability as a repairer of jewelry. I assure you that you will experience the sanie feeling of confidence after you have given me,any of your fine work toido. Richard. Noacit. JEwELsa, OTHER. (Corn Fed). Wm..." ' ‘i‘i’fi ll; >’~ 1 l m, 3., - Ho III. shoulder, sf“: no N i“ NORTH MAIN.» ST MoNEV SAVERS m is‘mau roan)K lil‘Ac lb. Small Fresh llama 14c lb. Fresh California H'uns. 12c lb. usrwlnls Best Sausage 12c lb: l senmo LAMB. Legs llc lb. Fore Opiate". 10c lb. “Alfie 1b,, SMOKED MEATS. Sperry Sperry Burners Shoulders 1239c lb. Bacon,i16c lb. - m Chickens and Nwl. a out line of Delicatessen. Bar-net's Small Hams 15c lb- ‘ HOWLANp‘s What Ich for that matter. if these beautiful silks. .cIIIi-liuishcd dress-patterns. both rich and tasteful. dressniakcr. $Io to $25. llantlsoruc pongcc, 23 inches wide. 50 CENTS YD. .Shhniuug poiigcc. 26 and 3") inches wide, . . $I AND $I.25 YD. realize the chance that offers. eluded. No need to say more. VALENTINES WHO COULD TELL THEIR STORY? lit'illll_\' Right cor ner, Especially are you desired to sec Skirt and most are both cut is their feature. of t‘our'sc. and a filling sentiment acconipauics. Priced from one chIi to scchIty-Iirc. I'tfltl'. Pongee Silks. You .‘ll't' invited heartily to inspect ilIc t'ill‘l}-.\t'ilhtlll showing llic These are of pongce Il‘lllllllL' d with cIIIbroiilcr'y and inserting: llll gl'fli’t“ ful lincs (new styles) and ready to be filled and finished by your III addition. special offerings of poIIgI-e silks by the yard. 24-inch poiigcc. 69 CTS. YD. I'IIIIII. rich Iiinbi‘oidcred pougce, dotted in self color and in contrast. $1.25 YD. Rummage. ’Tis fast dwindling under the searching eyes of women who What there is, is very cheap. Many sorts of articles are in- THE HOWLAND DRY GOODS COMPANY, Bridgeport. PATTI TO SING IN AMERICA. —4.()NI)ON. Fcb. 6~Adclina Patti has finally signed II contract for sixty con» certs in America. commencing Novcm~ per 8 next -..~,._<..- .. ‘. FIIIllL DEDUCTION. To close. out. balance of our TRIMMED HA rs BEFORE m VENTOR y is our aim. To this end the prices are mercilessly cut In lIalf~some loss than half, Three months yet to wear them. Take advantage of this offer. The quality of our goods is too well known to need description. Reduced prices rings from BBC to $6.00. M.F.ACKERMAN 31 MAIN STREET, NORWALK. . Connected with large Bridgeport cs- Isblishment. FISH! FISH! Bluefish large Eels, Salmon Frost fish Flatflsh. Mullet. German Carp, Smells Pike Pickerel, Weakdsli. Fresh Halibut Fresh Mackerel. Steak Cod Market Cod. Haddock, Opened Round Clams and Oysters 25c qt. All other kinds of Fish selling at very rea~ sonable prices. The People’s Fish ‘ and . Custer Market. CAPT. DUGROSS East End of Washington Street sum. Old Salvation Army Budding. PHONE 22-2. The profits son LOW. PRIME RIBS 1010c POT 'OR Afl‘l‘. . 8-140 Poa'rnnaousn ROAST. 16c Room: STEAK, '2 lbs. for 25o CORN!!!) DEEP dc to lie ROAST PORK 12550 SAUSAGEuB 2 lbs. for 25¢ LEGSLA 11¢ companions LAMB 10c LLAXB CROPS. 10c CHIGKINB lMIe mauve barons vasomuoms BIG FiRE IN SHOE DISTRICT. South Peabody. Mam, Loaea‘ Property Worth About $80,000. I’IIIAIIUIIY. Mass. Feb. ii-—~A careful estimate of the loss causcd by a fire in the shoe factory district of South Peabody early today places the total at about $30,000. The fire destroyed two shoe factories and a small shop. A number of tenement houses in the district were in great danger. but were saved through the efforts of the Pen- body department and a steamer from Salem The blaze originated III the stock room on the first floor of the es tubilslinicnt of Bowers & Shaw. is long wooden structure two stories high. Another factory of the same height occupied by F \V. Lord & Co, and a small shoe shop in the rear occupied by \l E «It A. C. Osgood were also burned. The large manufacturers ea- tlmate their loss at $30.000 each and the Shaw oslate owner of the. build lugs loses Ill dIlV $20 000 The total insuiance amounts to about $50. 000. Mole than 200 hands are out of em- ploymenf. POPULAR AMUSEVMENTS. NEXT A'I"l‘liAt."I ION AT H()Y'I"S Eddie Weston. William Sellcry. JolIII McMahon. Adii llcury. Edward Col- lins Nellie Nichols. the Great Mario and Ilunham "lzrio. Maude Sohlke. the I‘altos. the Henry Quintctte the great chorus of pretty \ocalists specialty art~ ists of world-wide repute. excellent eu- Ilemble ehorlstcrs. flue dancers. mar- vellous mechanical_scenic devices to provoke laughter splendid costumes and barrels of run. are the concomitant ingredients In the revised edition of Ray's “Hot Old Time " which will be presented at Hoyt: Theatre. Thurs- day night. It must be seen to be ap- preciated: words fail to convey even a little .of its qualities. which are cal- culated to fit any theatre goer In town A GREAT IMPERSONATOR. Leland '1‘. Powers and his invisible company of players will be heard next Monday night at the South Norwalk Congregational Church in an impor- sonation of Belasco's comedy “Lord Chumley.’ The following In a tribute to Mr. Powers by a well known lec- turer: ‘I'ly his noWeI a play is made a thing of dignity and use. Characters. quaint. tender. sweet touching, pass and ropass bcfoie the eye and the mind. and teach lessons which the ob- server and listener can never eifacc Coin din memory. Smiles and tears come as tributes to the genius of the Interpreter and follow each other as light: and shadows come to the face of the summer It! We live all of life in the two hours spent with the being: of comedy. as Mr. Powers fash- Iona them. Pictures and characters are sketched upon the canvas of the III!!- Inatlon with such vlvldneaa and nat- unison that the audience see them. hear them feel them as does the mal- ter who holds us. Thehlgheat and beat in the human mind and heart is touched and quickened and we go am feeling that an upllft has heel mmmnomrmeghuma flout-for roe t Bturwvant's for 35¢- SOUTH NORWALK'S GREAT DRY GOODS HOUSE. OUR lNVENTORY S” Ends Saturdau evening with the closing of the Store. n: a This sale is offering opportunities for saving, that one can- not afford to ignore. everu dollar given at least one third more power and in mass instances greater strength. Invest part of sour this Week’s salaru here. son will never regret it. Predictions indicate colder weather. this makes the purchasf Ii ing of blankets and comfortables especiallu advisable. special bargains in both of these stocks and there late—well what? is the use of enumerating. we have not the room. Nolan unsea- sonable article in this sale. Remember The End-«Saturday Night. We have J. A. HISLOP &ICO.,' 83--85 Washington Street, IF lCE Is lN CONDITION. Lively Skating Races Will be Seen onI the Gov: Pond. Among the. entries Ioceiied for the . skating r'aies to he held on the Cove pond are those of Frank J. Ennis and Dewitt. Wood, both ‘of Stamford. who will compete in the twenty- livo- mile race for the state championship. Ennis and Wood met in a ten-mile match race last year. and It ended uII- satisfactorily for the friends of En- nis. who claim he was in no shape tol compote. Though Ennis never offered a single - excuse for his defeat, his friends llg« are it this way: Ennis won the ten- mile state championship in handy fashion. in very fast time, defeating Wood and a dozen others by 100 yards. Ennis met Wood in a match race at to miles three Weeks after- wards. and Wood won in slow time. though the wind blew a gale, and fast time was impossible: but It is claimed by the friends of Ennis that he. did not appear to be in the best of shape. or he would have skated a much bet- ter race. Friends of Wood are confl- deiit he can defeat Ennis. and they look to see him win the state chain- pionship. With Ennis and Wood entered audi George Shine I". ll. Wood (of Nero-i ton) and a few otheis competing. the; “Ice should be a pretty one and no‘ doubt will draw a large crowd. Last evening there was about six inches of ice In the pond. but there was about an Inch of water on It. At least one good night‘s freezing was necesSaI-y to put it in condition for skating. It is hoped that on Saturday the Ice will be fit to hold races on. One Minute Cough Cure gives relief in one minute. because it kills the mi- crobe which tickles the mucous mem- brane. causing the cough. and at the same time clears the phlegm. draws out the Inflammation and heals and soothes the affected parts. One Min- utc. Cough Cure strengthens the. lungs. l wards of! pneumonia and is a harmless I and never falling cure i' all c-uIable cases of Coughs. Colds and Crimp. One Minute Couch (tire is. pleasant to lake. hal‘llllt'ss and good alike ‘ for young and cl l. (‘lifl‘ord Pharmacy. .0 TURKEY WANTS MORE SHIPJ. CONSTANTINOPLE. Fob. 6—~Tho Turkish government has notified the Moral Massousch Steamship Company to send In a return of the number of the steamers available for use as trans- ports In view of the poislble despatch of considerable troops nom- Anatolia. an. to Turkey and Ills faces of Turkey, In noon the tMacedonia revolutionary move- men I. . SAVID A IOV'I I." an. Captain H. some he! no ford, Dot. cm: in. an my boy’s llfo. Ho luat‘llko thonovnloatwlth South Norwalk, Cdnn. Ladies’ pat leather. Olsen’ 5 Shoe Store Ladies’ fine kids. $ I'9 5 Ladies’ heavy soles. GOODYEAR WELTS. Men s pat leather. Men's vici kid. _ Men's wax calf. Women's heIIvv sole vici kid bais. at SI 49. Women's light sole vrci kid bills. at “.25. huh nfow roan. silt." was?" ‘ Ladies' tan and I black shoes and oxfords. ,. , Ladics' tan and black shoes and oxiords 39c Interesting lilo ws For Everybody About Dining Room Furniture“ If you marvel at what we offer there' a a greater surprise in the goods and; the pIices are maIked low and within the reach of all. A picking tor pr dent purchasers in finely polished an d ornamental Sideboards, Dining To. blcs and Chairs. 1 $40.00 Sideboard .......... $36.00 $21. 00 Dining Table ...... $18.00 . $35.00 Sideboard - .......... $31.00 $19. 00 Dining Table ........ no ~ $30.00 Sideboard .......... $26.00 $18.00 Dining Table ........ $15 :20 00 Sideboard .......... $17. 50 $16.00 Dining Table ........;1aso $18 no Sideboard .......... $15.00 :1.) 00 Dining Table ..... . . .311. Oak Dining Chairs. Bincc ‘Arm Cane Seat value $1. 25 reduced price. A. .i. COLLINS & 00.. I2 to I8 North Main St. Assn. QVJH Buying buy of a dealer In whom you lion, the? feet confidence both as to inantl large enough to include the «’4. _ coal host-adapted to your on needs—one who will one that Old ; der ll delivered In good conditlu as directed. We think we're “IL”.
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