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MdRGiiiillTlElliLES
South Norwallt Cirl was on Her Way Home When At-
tacked—litres Bullets Entered Body and Victim is
Now in the Norwalk iiospital in a Serious Condition——
William Carpenter. of Stamford. who Did the Shoot-
ing. lian Into the Hands of Policemen. and is Now in
the lockup—had figured Sensationally in Stamford
liolvellng between life and death.
with tllrcc serious bullet \vountis in her
hotly. Margaret Nevillee. the pretty
cightccn-year-olti daughter of Mrs.
John Nevillcs, of 7 Valley street, lies
at the Norwulk Hospital. its the result
of her refusing the attention of Wil«
liallt Carpenter, aged 24 years, of
4 Oak street, Stamford. Carpenter is a
veteran of the Spanish war, has been
I morphine eater and on one occasion
mean to do It.“ "We will take yoti
there all right." answered the oiliccrs,
and they started in the direction of the
hospital. “This is not the way to the
station house is it", asked Carpenter.
Girl identifies Him.
1 They then informed him that they
1‘ would take him to the hospital first
and to the. police station later—st this
i point Carpenter's nerve. gave way and
i he fell fainting. They went directly to
‘the hospital where restoratives were
‘glvml him. (icing to the word where
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Norwallt Collgrogalional
Society field'lts Annual
Meeting last”. Night. and
Redacted Officers for
the [WM ’
The annual meetl ‘ of the Norwulk
Congregational Chtl ! was held last
night, in the chapel, when reports were
heard and officers were chosen for the
ensuing year. The attendance was not
very large, bill tho-pastor. Rev. George
I). Egbert. thought this an (lXt't'iil'lll
sign. tioinonstrattng that everything is
running along smoothly. in church at—
fall's. t
' 'l‘he liiectlug openfil willl the slug-
ing of it stanza of tbelhynln, "lilcst lie
the 'I‘ic," which woo followed by a
prayer liy the pastor, itl which all
joined at the close In repeating the
Lord's Prayer.
Washington Camp, No. if. Patriotic
Order of the Sons of America, held its
regular meeting, last night. and initiat-
ed a class of nine members. The op-
plicanta were Walter Haynes. David W.
Mills. Frederick S, hovejoy. Henry H.
llctts. George Sherwood Ross, A. Van
Brunt Bayliss, George 1.. Gale. A. S.
Carpenter and Harvey J. Weed. The
work was performed by the loco! de-
gree team, and was highly commended
by the state officers present. who were
State Vice-President William N. Snif-
tin. of South Norwalk; State Secretary
Samuel E. Cracker, of New Haven. and
State Treasurer I. H. Beardsley. of
New Haven. There were also pres-
ent Messrs. William Beardsley and C.
F, Schmidt, of New Haven. Secretary
Crockcr reported that the membership
of the order had doubled during the
past year, and that it was now In the
sountlest condition possible both soc-
ially and financially.
There was speechmaklng by the visi-
tors. and a good time was had by all.
At the concllision of the work a sup-
per. which included deliciotls clam
chowder. crackers, cake aild coffee, was
served, under the. direction of the en-
tertainment committee, John Conklin.
Ernest Bruudage and S. C. Siliiman.
u'
or Tits would! or a SPISIAI. mas asp
SOUTH NORWALK. CONN.. FRIDAY, JAN.
has been confined in a padded cell at, the girl lay suffering, they presented
the Stamford police headquarters. (in T Carpenter before her and asked.
Sherman Council. it. A..
The minutes of last year's meeting
were read by \ ierlt Charles A. 'i‘uciter.
who then made his report as clerk.
15,
1904.
0liev amnion
Installation Ceremonies
District Doputy c. Gouldon, of Stom-
ford, in Attendance—Members
Go to New Canaan Monday.
At the meeting of Olive Branch
lodge, No. 19, Knights of Pythios, into
night, the following officers were in-
stalled by District Deputy_C. Goulden.
of Stamford assisted by Mr. Bartlett.
also of Stamford:
C. C.——Ii'. I... Judd.
v, C.——A. E. Cove.
M. of E.—-—J. W. Gorhom.
M. of r.-—a. W. Sweeney.
R. R. S.——-ltufus J. Smith.
M. of A.—Cbarles Prescott.
Inner Guard—Harry O'Hara.
Outer Guard—A. Frazier.
’I‘rustee Eighteen Months—William
I". Kern. ~
Three applications for membership
will be acted on at the meeting next
Thursday night.
Several members of the order f0llow-
ed with speeches, and there was a so-
cial session.
It was voted to go to New Canaan
next. Monday night to assist George
Johnson laitlge to initiate eight con-
tlitlales. The South Norwaik delega-
tion will leave on the 6:55 train.
MRS VERNAM ENTERTAINS.
Mrs. W, D. Verlium entertained a
company of friends at cards. last even.
ing at, her home in East avenue.
Building and loan
OUR OWN OPIRATOR.
iiiiiciie Call
To iir. llioli
General Pastoral Supplyi
Committee of twenty-five}
of the South Norwalit Con-j
gregationai Church Announ-I
cos Meeting for Netti
luosday Night .
Members of the South Not-walk Ctill- |
gregationai Church today received a'}
letter from The General Pastoral Sup-i
l
lily Committee of Twenty-five regard-Z
ing the matter of securing a. permanent i
pastor for the church. The commit-i
tee has given the subject a great dealt
of attention. and is very fitvorab‘y ‘
impressed by Rev. I’l‘wln F. llliell. D.ll.,
at present pastor of the Good Will (‘on-
gregationai Church. Syracuse. Newl
York, who was heard here last Sunday;
bly snow in southwest partied;
tonight. Saturday warmer in
winds.
wsavsan‘roaso'a‘sv.
up tonight. Saturday. fair "a;
port on; man to brisk west to north
County Home
iiiiiiiili Visit
Inspection Made les-
terday Afternoon by Mrs.
J. Milton Colburn—Cood
Work Accomplished by
Matron and teachers
Mrs .l. Milton Cobilrn, the South
Not-walk visitor for the r‘llirflcld Coun-
ty llomc, Wcstport avenue, in corn-
pliny with Mrs. George McClellan. of
the Hotel Clifford, anti Mrs. Robert G.
Mitchcll. paid her first official visit to
the institution yesterday afternoon.
The visitors spent. three very pleasant.
hours. through the kindness of Miss
Mouton, the matron. who showed
them over the building and explained
to them the system on which the inali-
tutioii is conducted.
At present thtro are eighty-five
children being cared for at the home.
and all are in excellent health. A
A "‘"H'W M“ "““" “““”““"“d ("r """' i more plriisant. clean and comfortable
Mr. 'l‘uckcr enumerated some of the
another occasion he trictl to commit
suicide. by taking lailtlanum.
'Accmtod While Going Home.
Last evening Margaret Nevilies, who
is employed ill the silk mill ill Nor-,
walk, returned to her home as usual.
and after slipper started out, telling
her mother that she was going to tile
post office, anti would be ill early.
went to the post office and on her way
back, stopped for a few minutes on
the Cedar street hill, where there was'
a merry party of young people coast-
ing down its glassy surface.
pet! to talk to several of the children.
and had started up the hill. Wilill tiara
penter stepped out from the side of the
road and accosted her,
“Go away." she said, "i do not want
to have anything to do with you."
t‘arpcnter pllt his left band on her
shoulder, anti held life right hand he.
ilinti his back. She attempted to push
him. away anti shake herself free from
his grip. 'l'llcu, without further
words. he drew the revolver. fired one
shot which struck her in the jaw and
knocked her to the ground. Carpenter
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more at her prostrate bhtly, as she lay
bleeding in the snow at his feet.
Mro. Novllios Heard ShOto.
ile stood ovvr her body with the
smoking rcvolvei' in his hand. lintil
Airs. Nevilles and her little daughter.
having heard the shooting. rushed
from their home which was only it
short distance away Then, ('llrpentcl'.
without saying a weld. turned and
fled. lle manifested no signs of in-
sanity, and seemed to bc reiviurkubly
collected.
carried To Her Home.
William A. l‘urily, of ill Stuart ave-
nue, who was on the hill. run to Miss
Nevillos. picked her up in his aims,
and started to carry her to the house'.
"Ch. irolhcr. come to me, i am sllot
anti dying.“ cried the girl. She was
borne in the house and placed on a
couch. Dr. W, ll. Bean arrived in a
short time. anti iii the lileuutime Dr.
William .l. 'l‘raccy had been summoned.
They gave her tcniporuly aid and she
was taken to the Norwalk Hospital. in
Dr. Tracey‘s sleigh, where everything
is being done to save her life.
Ran To Board's Rocks.
Slit-h, in brief. is the story of the
shooting. A half a hundred people
heard the shots and rushed to the spot.
bill they were too late to prevent it
or to catch Carpenter. who had l'llll tip
on the hill in the direction of the melts
on the Heard property.
Motive For The Crime.
Just what the motive of the shooting
was. is still somewhat in doubt and
will probably not be definitely estab-
lished until the evidence in the case is
heard in court tomorrow.
it was learned, however, that he had
been annoying the girl by forcing his
attentions on her, and following her
every time she went out of the. house.
lmtleelday evening Mrs. Neviilcs
forbodfigim to call at the house. and
he himself states 'that he has been
brooding over this ever since. Proba-
bly this fact "trig upon a mind.
weakened by the use of morphine to
caress, was the cause. though it it be-
licvetl that the defense will be insanity.
Pollcd Ara Informed.
As soon as the shooting took place.
a boy named John Connors, who was
«resting on the hill at thetlme. ran
to the borne of General Russell Front.
in West avenue, and informed General
West of the cons, saying that “The
Nevilles girl has been shot." General
Frost immediately called up the South
Norwalk police station. and Officer
Walter Hall answered the telephone.
The officer obtained a description of
the fellow its being toll and wearing an
ulster. He started out immediately.
and with Police Captain Pennington.
headed for the scene of the shooting.
In the meontimo. General Frost had
telephoned to Dr. William 1. Trace).
who quickly responded.
Capture}! Corpontor.
As the police were hurrying up West
avenue, they saw a man come out of
the yard of David B. Disbrow. This
man walked slaw‘ly out on tho side
walk. He were so ulster. Oloor Hall
aid: “Tint“ like air III.‘ Ill
they walked If” M- ad I
. “t “M
Shel
She slop-'
' “Do you know this man?"
i "Yes," she faintly replied.
I "Was he with you tonight?“
1 "Yes."
“is he the man who shot you?"
“Yes." ‘I
Fears 0f Lynching.
They then removed Carpenter from
the room, and. calling a carriage start-
Oil for the police station by a back
street.
i A large crowd had gathered and
there wcre shouts of "Lynch the
brute", “String him up." He ought. to
be hanged."
The officers. deeming it best to be
cautious and take no chances of losing
their prisoner, kept to the back streets
until they reached the centre of the
city. where they wene safe.
Carpenter Locked Up".
They placed Carpenter in a cell,
where he swooned fit the second time.
Ills clothing was covered with snow.
and it is believed that; he fell from the
rocks on the Beard property in’ his
frantic attempt to escape. lie. com-
plained of bruises 0;]: coming out of
_ t . _
materialistic.
down anti c,
Ho Begins to Rove.
"Oh, i did not mean to do it.
my head hurts me. it will split. I
don't understand it at all. Will she
die? on tell me she won’t die. If I
could only sleep. I haven't slept for
nights. My head hlirts me so." These
shrinks which could be heard for some
distance down the street were mingled
with groans and sohs. Then he. asked
that a doctor he called. Town Physi-
cian M. l.. Cronin went to the lockle
in response to a telephone call and
gave him some quleting drugs. They
took little effect on Carpenter, how-
ever. nnd he continued to rave. until
about 4 o’clock this morning, when he
fell into a dose. bllt awoke every once
in a while with a start.
Fears Of Suicide.
Special Officer Cockefur was detail~
ed to watch the prisoner for fear that
he might try to kill himself. There
were two prisoners in the other cells.
and Carpenter's shrieks kept them
a wake all night long.
He made no attempt to injure him-
self at all, blit wanted to be taken to
the hospital, so that he could get
sleep.
i
ha y.
Tho Weapon Used.
immediately tlpon arresting him.
(‘aplain Pennington and Officer Hall
searched him, and found in his pocket
a 32-callhcr baby bull dog revolver. It
had five chambers with two bullets left
and three empty cartridge shells. Cor-
pr-nter made no attempt to use It when
the officers caught him. This was
taken to police headquarters and plac-
ed under lock and key as evidence.
Carpenter's Story.
This morning a Sentinel reporter
went to the lockup and through the
courtesy of-tbe police wos'ollowod to
interview the prisoner. Carpenter was
quiet. at that time and was apparently
as sane as any man over was. He talk-
ed rationally, but complained of hav-
ing a bad headache.
Workod As a Machinist.
"My name is William Carpenter and
I am a machinist. l have worked
steadily for a long time at the Stick-
ensderfer Typewriter Company in
summit; but lately have been helping
a truckmon in Stamford. I come up
last night on a train about half past
seven, alum“ t: M:uh:i:;ol'l‘l:;‘
house“ , owt .
it was all seasick. but ! did not noon
to shoot list. [have not been able to
sleep night! and my head has been
hurting mam bod. than a dilloul-
ty with thoiiadv‘s mother a few days
ago, outfit made me kind of mod. l
had thorofv‘olvor with me because!“-
pocted toyi'qolk to Stamford or part
of the way anyhow. and ! curled the
gun I noose anybody should hold me
up. I did not have any intention of
shooting th'.
"I don't know how it all hoppanbd.
i am dosed and can't think. If I could
only go to the hospital and see liar if
it would not make her worse. I don't
can about muck. but I wont to to
thohoooltalwhorotooagoto sud
setsomoslosp. Ibovoo’taloptiadsn.
i don't know why, hot I have been no-
dsr ottobn‘ If I could only lot soars
of?!»
lies Officers Installed
interesting Ceremony Conducted by
Messrs. Boynton and Vonnias. of
Hartford.
work of the yr-ar, spoke of the church‘s
big anniversary celebration. the pre-
sentation of the marble pulpit by E. (‘.
Benedict. of Grocnwfill. in memory of
his father. During the year the church
had received twenty-one new members.
The. loss but! been sixteen members.
eight by death and night by removals.
The report of ’l‘reltslirer E. l.. lloycr
showed a balance on file right side.
There was an excellent report on
church ilt'llf‘vult‘llt‘tlll.
Pastor Egbert, who is superintendent
of the Sunday school, gave his report.
showing that the Sunday school now
consists of 353 members.
Treasurer i-'. .l. t‘urtis, of the Sunday
school, had an encouraging report till
the Sunday school Ilmluccs, with the
balance on the proper side.
Miss Georgia W. Taylor. the chlircil
missionary. told of the work that had
been done among the poor the past
year, showing that much had been ac-
complished. 'i‘hlrty families were pro-
vided for at 'l‘llanksgillng.
'i‘rtaslirer Charles A. Tucker. of the
litacon li‘lind, gave 2!“ report of this
The ceremony of installing the oil!-
ccrs of Sherman Council. Royal Arca-
iium. was conducted last night by the
state officers. who were in attendance
at the meeting place in Red Men's
Hall. The. work was performed by
Deputy Grand Regent E. B. lloynton.
of Hartford, assisted by Grand Guido
Vallnlos, also of Hartford. and Past
Regents William F. Hoyt. William I’.
ltoudle. John W. Pierce. Frederick E.
Raymond. George F. llearse and Wil-
liam ls Word. The latter six occupied
the stations during the installing ccre
monies and until the new officers as-
sumed control. The officers were:
Regentwll‘rederick G. Benedict.
Vice Regent-rStephen S. .lorvis.
tlrntnrwllarry S. McBride.
Past Regent-(‘harlcs E. Hoyt.
Secretory—Pierre A. Porsolls.
ii rt -t ow l l .
Collector—J.Emory Stevens. ”m mm, “h in “ mm“
"99.12.
than. mbfiflwevfim . ‘ Mm “ .imdsricaa. twavo the report of
4 up an— “WW" - Vonbtlrg. the \oulig People's Society. telling of
, Guard~A. 0. S‘MM‘L the work of this important branch of
ii Warden—Howard Zelliff. ”1,. “hm.”
0“ 8"“‘VYT’Ch3r'm‘J- Miller. All eilcouragitig report was heard
l’lanisl—wlfilward .l. Sims.
Assistant f‘ialllst~.losepii .i.
weiler.
Representative to the Grand t‘ollil-
rile—Charles E. lloyt.
Altcrliale—-Farrou S. Belts,
Regent Benedict. on assuming office.
announced the appointment of the fol-
lowing committees:
Finance- Frederick it}. Raymond.
Charles Root-hand Howard Zeluff.
Auditingwllouis S. llccni, Farron S.
Betta and William A. Stevens.
from the [united itcncvolent Associa-
Limi-
Pastor's Guild. The report of the lat-
ter was giwn by hlis. W. l". Lock-
“'Ullli.
All of tile l‘t‘thl!‘l:~ were accepted ltlld
ordered plat-ell on tile,
taken.
iwommendutloils of
l‘tl‘llmiltt‘t‘ being accepted. as follows:
l‘ictlh C. A. 'l‘llckol'.
Assistant Clerk~ l". A. hills.
Entertainment—William P. mute. lieacoll. three years-«Matthew W.
George F. Hearse. and George H. Starr.
Voaburgh. [heat-on, lllrim years-~\\'. Id, Marvin.
I)iroctor—~Charlcs .l, Miller. ’i'l'eilsurcr—JL I.. floyer.
Assistant Director~ll. .l. Colllslock. Superintendent of Sunday school»
Secretary Parnells called the mil.
iltld there were many responses from
those present and letters from mem-
bers who are oil! of town.
At, the conclusion of the exercises
Ito-v. George D, Egbert
Associate Superintendent of Sunday
sclitnilm (‘. E. Curtis. ,
Lady Associate and Superintendent
of Primary-7 MISS l‘. id. ltayluonti. ‘
Messrs. Boynton and Vanilias made atl- Secretary of Sunday school —tl. It.
dresses. The former gave a brief his- Harllum.
fury of the order. There arc..al pres 'l'reasurer of Sunday school >lt‘. J.
ellt 280,000 members. with a sllrplus Curtis.
ill the reserve fund of over 32.000.000.
and the gain during the past year has
been the largest in the history of the
Arcanum. Roth gentlemen had many
pleasing stories. and were excellent
speakers, entertaining all who were
present. A delegation of about fifteen
attended from Ponaslla Council, of Nor-
walk. and the gathering was large and
enthusiastic.
The orchestra of Ponaslls Council,
which included E. M. Jackson. piano:
.l. M. Burr. guitar: Joseph Evoneski.
first mandolin; E. A. Barker. second
mandolin. and 0. B. Jackson. flute, rcn~
tiered several artistic numbers. and
was enthusiastically applauded.
An invitation to visit. l'onaasus Coun-
cil and witness the installation of uni-l
ere. next Tuesday night, was accepted.
A clam chowder supper was served
late in the evening, the chowder being
prepared by Chef Charles Byxbee in
‘lis usual line style.
i.ibl1lrians—~Seyiuollr Curtis, Willard
(‘omstock and R. ll. Kceier.
ilcnovolclice Coulnlltttoublrs. .lttlla
P. Wilson, Mrs. A. ll. liill, Mrs. C. id.
Raymond. E. L. u”)'f‘i‘, W. A. (‘lli-lls.
W, E. Marvin, Ira t‘olc. and A. V.
Heath.
Alldltor-—~W. A. (‘lll-tis.
Missionary—Mrs. G. W. Taylor.
Lay members of Prudential l‘omnilt-
tee—it'll Cole, C. E. Curtis, F. A. tails.
G. R. Barnum and W. S. Cums-lock,
The deacous were cltcteti separately.
'rancs “A PAIR or moss."
Givsn With Vocal and instrumental
Program by Concord Division,
The members of Concord Division.
Sons of Temperance, of Norwalk. en-
joyed a very pleasant time, last night,
at Sons of Temperance Hall, in the
Gazette building.
Ther was a program of solos, vocal
and instrumental, and the comics!
force "A Pair of Shoes." The program
was the following: Piano solo. Miss
Jennie Osterbock; piano solo, Miss Lil-
lian Bennett; vocal solo, Miss Emeline
Johnson; cornet solo, l-‘red Seofleld:
vocal solo, Harry Johnson; blockface
sketch, Frank Weeks: violin solo, Mrs.
iJas. Walsh; vocal. Miss Addie Law-
ence: force, “A Pair of Shoes". caste
of characters—William Heel, Edward
Corr; James Owens, Fred Hoyt; Theo-
dore Nedbor, Harrie E. Smith; Jeffer-
son, Fred Rows: Mrs. Beel, Miss Sm-
mo Warner: Mrs. Owens. Miss Clara
Palmer: Mary. Mloo tattle Palmer.
-—8 bars Leno: soap for 25c. United
Grocery Co., 20 North Main St. '
—._.._
MISS KESSLER SURPRISED.
A birthday party was given to ftosie
Kesaler. last evening. The gout!
went home at 10:30 o'clock. Games
were enjoyed and there was a selection
by Rose Kessler, Put on Your Mittens-
;nd Put: a solo by Joe Resale:- on a
violin; song by Joe Kessler. entitled.
Down in the .City of Signs and
Fears. Those. present were .lomeo
ins. Lissie Tsrlov. Bennie Kessler. Hel-
~n Arnyn. Willie Duffy. Rosa Kesslor.
roe Reew. Annie Reed. Harry Torlov. At the conclusion ice cream. coke
\linille Reed. Mike Benedict. Katie and other refreshmelts wore 30"“
Kessier. Joe Benedict. Viola Benjamin. no a pleasant time colored by t“-
.lomes Curayn. Esther Torlov, John .
puny. Mrs. Benedict, Joe Kossler, a» woman's cwa- Hume
gal-st White, Anna Smith, Mary Mo- ”—"
ginn. John Leo. Topio Dloouosod at Miss Drookwoy'o
. Woo industries of tho Drioat.
NARRUK orricsao INDTALLID. no Woman's Club hold s non!"
no of Court at
new monthly roosting at the residence of
gators of America. of Norwalk, woes I!- To
tut-nod at tho lotto. rooms to Nils anal.
walk loot night. The unicorn Installed of Mnrl'rnklio J.Cnrt!o, Miss Betta
of '
Commissioner Reports
Has Been a Prosperous Year for Susi.
ness and Real Estate Market
is improved.
liARTFUlll), Jan. ib.-~-~ln his annual
report to the governor today. Morris t.‘.
Webster, stnte building anti loan com-
missioner. calls attention to a very
prosperous year of business, and to
greatly improved conditions in the real
estate market. The decrease in as-
sets of the asstwiation. he says, is
largely due to maturities. the liquida>
tion of the Hartford Building and loan
Association dividing “25.000 among its
[shareholders and the disbursements of
lthe (‘o-operative Saving'a Society on
one class of stuck was upwards of
8350.000. Among all the associations
there is scarcely one which ditl not
pay out quite a sum of mtmey in ma-
tllrtng certificates to the satisfaction of
Iltiitleru.
Tiltl report says the dividend mort-
gage plan which has prevailed quite
full-naively among the national associa-
‘tltms. has never been very popular In
the state assimilation». and it lessening
in the amount of this class of liabilities
is shown in the sum of over 8!“.000
for th year.
lion, the King's liallgiitcrs and tbei
No action Wit:-
'lilc officers were it” i‘P-l‘lf‘t'lf‘ll. the
tile unulinaiing
.ple mmprising the. party.
The commissioner commends the con
sci-vatirc spirit of the management of
,the two important asmciutions having
itinit‘t‘l. in Hartford and their evident
iiillcnlioii of confining the” business
more aild more to Connecticut and
llllorlc Island. lie says (IIQI concerns
are solvent and reliable alld under safe
and conservative management.
The cash on hand of the various as-
,stu-ialions decreased during the year
876,:iti.ll7. There was a very large tie.
,crcase in the mortgage loans. amount~
-ing to Silii. 525.52. with a correspothf
ling decrease In the amount of share
iioans. Real estate decreased ”05..
ii92.:lfl. the entire holdings at present
ilwiilg sameness. 'rill‘ total assets
lol’ the Building and lsoatl Associations
it’" September 30. 1903. wcrc 88.83I.539.-
’22. representing ll decrease during the
year of $293,658.!li.
|
i -—l.arge package Gold Dust li'vc.
:lInlted Grocery (‘o., it} North Main
‘stioct.
FINGERS WERE AMPUTATED.
Joseph Walsh Hurt in a Hot Press at
Hoyt d. Woithauaen‘s Factory.
Joseph Walsh, who is employed at
the hat nlanlifactory of Hoyt & Woll-
hullscn, iii day street. had his right
hanr injured yesterday. by the. brink-
ing of the press and the failing of the
head. weighing about three hundred
pounds, on the hand. Ur. llllrncll leni—
porarily dressed Mr. Walsh's injury.
anti drove him to the hospital. where
two fingers were amputated. Mr.
Walsh is reported as doing nicely at
the institution.
HEARTS AND PIT.
Miss Clara Betta gave a very enjoy
able party to a company of friends.
last evening, at her home on the
Green.
hearts were secured by Miss Grace
Adams atld Irving Wilmot. Sergeant
prize for Pit.
DR. 8. .i. BOHANNAN MARRIED.
STAMFORD. Jon. 15.——Aunounc.e-
Nellie Weed Briggs, daughter of Alex-
ander Weed. of this place, at the home
Dr. Bohonnon Is a brother of ex~Moyor
Bohonnan. of South Norwolk. and ex-
Moyor Bohannon. of Stamford.
OLEIGH RIDE TO NEW CANAAN.
gave a sleighrido to New Canaan, last
night. about twenty merry young peo-
wos served at the home of Mr.
enjoyed.
—Sotnrdoy's special Royal Baking
Powder 38c par lb. altod Grocery
00.. Ill North Main strut.
W. S. Startevont sold to A. .l. Col-
or those recently elected, a list of and Miss Brock-y. the topic under
opporood in tho oolulos osvoro!
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discus-loo being "industries of tool
lino & Company a largo quantity of
stock from illsotore today. The amount
of the solo was about 81.000.
Thursday night, when the matter of
extending a call to Ilev. "l‘. Hlicll will
be voted on. The letter to the church
members is as follows:
To Our Members: ‘ i
After eight months of earnest consid-E
oration, search. disappointment and‘
scouting failures. at length the way
providentlally opens leading this
chlirch to a worthy pastor. Most of,
he saw and heard in our pulpit last
Sunday Rev. Lewiu l". Hliell. 0!). A
large number were introduced. havinll
just. a glimpse of his kindly personali-
ty. and many also met with satisfaction .
his good wife. Both Dr. and Mrs.'
lglell won our favor at first sight, Eight ‘
members of your committee have seen
Dr. Hllell in his present church and.
home. Friends of years have vouched
for his worth and work: his record is‘
notable. All these details have. been
before this coulmittee for some time
past. At a meeting on last Sunday,
evening the committee unanimously1
\‘(ilt‘ll to call the chlircb together on
Thursday evening next. t.lnnltar,v 2lstl,
to hear its report. culminating in its
earnest recomiilentlation that Dr. Buelll
be called to our vacant pastorate. ‘
A careful scrutiny of his life and
work has failed to detect a flaw. All,
the witnesses admire. trust our! com-
mend film to us. We have. seen him.
for ourselves. The full story will lief
reported to you on next Thursday cv-,
ening. ' E
This church made a unique record
for itself in September by giving a
written ballot vote signer! by 350 mem-
bers It) invite Dr. Freeman to become
our psslor. That could not be. But:
we remain a united church and have‘
waited patiently for the next step to be.
revealed.
Your committee believes the church,
will trust its judgment. confirmed as it‘
is by hits of personal experience so.
many of otlr members have had durini:1
tlle brief visit of Dr. and Mrs. Huelli
with us. so that. with like splendid
oneness, and by as large a vote, we‘
may make it clear to Dr. Bllcll that “10‘
path of enlarged usefulness leads him,
to us. Will you surely If possible give‘
yourself and the committee the satis‘
faction of your presence at the ('fllll‘t'hi
meeting?
And in the meantime your commit-
tee believes you should have. an added
opporttmlty of making this call a loud
one. It asks you therefore. both from
your own satisfaction in seeing and.
hearing the proposed pastor last Ssh-i
bath. and from your trust in the com-,
lniltee you have appointed. to stand hyi
its work and conclusion in signing the
enclosed proxy vote.
This is sent to each member of the
church to be signed and remolled‘
promptly to our chairman. Deacon.
Beard. as per envelope enclosed. At.
the meeting. when the roll is called.‘
you will vote directly in answer to your 3
name, bill if for any reason you should
be prevented from coming. this written
vote will make the response for you.,
In the meantime the committee will}
promptly know how heartily its actionl
is approved by the church. Of course.
your committee is deeply interested;
since this conclusion has been reach-
rd. in having the church by the iarg-=
Hearts and The Pit were the:
games of the evening. The prizes in!
Major Charles 1.. Wing secured tbol
of a friend in Mount Vernon. last night. :
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Charles D. Rogers. of South Norwolk. ,
lilouns in A. a. To a r. a. DAILY.
cst possible vole. express to Dr. and
Mrs. Buell a pledge of loyal and affeo-i
tioliate support.
When a call of this significance is
given. a favorable answer Is anticipat-i
ed and it is lathe hoped that the new
pastor may mange to come to us at
an early date.
continued service of the Rev. Dr. Free-
man as ollr acting pastor.
We invite your sympathetic and gen- '
memo was made today of the marriage ' erous support.
of Dr. Benjamin W. Bollannan and Mrs. .
The Pastoral Supply Committee. l
I South Norwalk, Conn. Jan. 14. l90i.i
——-.'i jars extra nice jam 26c. United
Grocery (10., 20 North Main street.
WANTED.
tenor. enigma,
CLAIRVOYANT AND PALMIST.
Advice In love, low, morrfigo, di-
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vorce, disease lost or about Moods. _
A argue“ or stolen goods, m M
in that place, and a pleasant time was ‘
etc.
Read Gives nomoI, HQ, lays.
past. present and Elton.
raicas ale one also.
10 WIIT WASHINGTON ST.
11. 8t
wanton—Two coop sea son
positions with Hartford Life Insurance d
0.0.. weeklv salary. .Apply to" J. T.
Jackson, Inspector. Hovliond Hotel. M
Stein... « ”tit
In the meantime we in." of old post one. store. t5 Wall 8!.
shall have the great satisfaction of the : Ronni» on promise.
poop Dill].
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or. Paper [longer and Decorator. I.
motes submitted. Address Madison
street. foot of Franklin 0p. wag
whine. ' , ' m!-
body.ono oar tippodswltb block.
of owner on collar. 'Ifltsblo
G. H. lookwood, 17 Ofldso
r
home one could hardly find. The three
dormitories. with their several rows
of comfortable looking beds, covered
with spotless linen. the highly polished
floors anti good ventilation. were invit-
iilg looking places. Tile dining rooms .fi
have the same hospitable appearance.
The children are very fond of their
school work and their teachers. The
three efficient instructors are Mitts
Bell. Miss iirytint and Miss Merrill, all
of The Norwalks. Miss Bell has been
a teacher at the home for seven years.
She is greatly interested ill the future
Welfare of the children. ant! many of
the latter who have. reached thongs
limit. now been placed in intuitions to
earn their own living, correspond with
their former teacher and friend, who
h‘ns been the means of securing many
of them good homes.
The scholars entcitaiiied the visitors
with rocill music and recitations. Mrs.
(‘olllll‘n thanked the children for their
entertainment and then told them sev-
eral humorous stories. much to the
amusement of the youngsters.
Miss Benton is a conscientious work-
er for the institution. and has the we!-
fare of cvely child at heart, Visitors
always find a welcome and it would
pay one to call at the home and son ,
what is being done. and what is
to carry on the worktop sg‘pamfij,‘
homeless children.
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——!f not satisfied-with the‘ ,
you have been having. please it”
the United Grocery Co's store,, to
North Main street, and you will had
something extra good. We have o‘
carload just arrived. -
—-TO THE SUFFERERS.
if medicine has failed to euro you,
go to the Magnetic Healer, T, Francis,
llaricn, near Red Mill. He can re
liovo volt. He has relieved me after
. up”:
{suffering more. than 2 years.
WILLIAM HUYLER.
Rowayton.
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FOR sasif
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FOR SALE—HOUSE ON EASY
terms. It room house. all modern inl-
lil0\'t‘ll!"illS_ hot and cold water, bath.
gas, heat. electric hells. light and tele-
phone connection. Rest location in the
city, situated at No. if) Havlland St.
Enquire of T. J. Magner, it) Hovilond. .
j 15 8!:
"son sate—'45s “‘s‘aco‘usr or
illness. a first-class grocery store: good
location. A chance to make money.
Enquire at Sentinel office. janid at
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'seventy acres beautifully located.
Lots to suit all. It Is wise to bui a
lot, while you are alive. Geo. W. Voor-
heos Superintendent. d“! t!
TO-LE'I‘.
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l Winch—c Roost consents
Bsyview Place, East Norwalk, also
lower floor apartment No. 18, High . ‘
street. inquire at a West avenue.
South Norwalk. loo 8 t!
TO LET—HOUSE. 37 QlllN'l‘AfiD
avenue laundry and all improvement ,
Can be seen at any time, inquire of
Jacob Linn-elites
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FOR RENT— r‘itulii Shi’l'. 1. would u
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Busrusss novices}, j
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Moalsft'um7o.ltl.bsll
. in. Quick lunch cheap. All prices
very reasonable. Chan. Hubbard. View '
torio Hotel. corner Munroe St. and
Railroad Place. )3 fl
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