.l
day on business.
Tahitian Millet
writer as a:
their recovered from
the mumps. 2
I Dr. Homer Clark is An New York to
Alt/2:31.“
The stock! stores here will close
all days Christmas.
Allan Wood’s well curb went over
2 with a crash some time during the
night and was quite badly damaged.
Howard Benedict has returned iron:
thii 199889 action at... Mt. Hermon,
Mina. to spend the Christmas vacation
Invitations are out for a party and
dance to he givenNat the” home of Mr.
and Mrs Chhrles Olin 1:. their home
in Ludiow sir? . stmas night
E.C., Stephens are is cg agent for
A. J. Collins and rt 1
fishing a few nights sinus and caught
seven fish. When he attempted to
take the seventh oi! his book he fell
overboard and got quite a soaking.
He mumbled out, and Was none the
worse for his involuntary hath '
. William Weiselt‘s pig. which some
time ago broke the large show window
at the owner place of business, has
been tried, found guilty and condemned
to die for the crime. Alter being
kept in solitary confinement tor some
time the pig was led to the scaffold
yedtili‘day. and Executioner Gardner
Benton. fdliillqi tile law;
.2... W :2
Chesterton», the well~kno n resi-
dent of East Nor-walk, was struck by
a trolley car. early in the week while
sweeping South Main street. Mr Ln-
msr says that the car which struck
him who No.189. He claims that
the car did not stop. He was painfully
bruised and lost several days‘ work.
Br. I. 99. Wells attended him. Coin-
plnlht 1196 been made by Lamar to
Prosecuting Attbrney William F. Tam-
.m-rv
Thor's was water In quite a number
of is "water tight" cellars along the
brl is find where anything perishable
wad .sbored there whs a lively scrambl
log lengsnmorning to gilt it safely 8b0Ve
water mark. 2
Inc perigee tide some strange
were seen. The house at 22
w avenue. owned by C. 8. Ala-
.hnd occupied by Martin B Dur-
lb .was considerably damaged by the
high tide. which flowed into the cellar
sM Mhshed away part or the wall. It
in Mind that if another high this lol-
fore the repairs can be made
e house will be still rurther In-
I
'lfrld large snows moored back oi
Mails Gambler shells were hosted up
to the top at the driveway oi the Cres-
cent “9689. where the (ailing tide
left about six test out or water.
A Welles and hosts which were
hauled out tor tthe winter-decline time
went silos 8888 an n many
$6 the 61088189 under them denied
I Mr was level with the string
or the Knuth Coal Company's
’hti that at Norris Brothers.
trei show oi
Club. ofI East
, . was a great sudden. Um
“My real“ in Randall's Hall.
, ed. . t'mnny were
" 'gli‘sll was «I»
. lites Ind
88 mel'dIll lilttili'ltl’
,. omit There will be no Christmas ex
DIM”, went II‘OSt .
’ cotton. flannel and
I much or his tim
no»; first! bldsr. in N
cell'OswaIU 9.0 Elfin lit:
s thread In it New York hospice .v
. . W
on publltsc villi c use tomor-
"terrier the holiday v‘acatloln of over a
orcises this year owing to other work
in the school.
Special Prices
q shapo or a wallet:
soars
in dogs. s66?”
imitate memo:
3:914 thus ewes the entire“ full!
is sustain
hilt till: curse
on imporicnt nlcrnsl resource In the
men. about which” out it Itoou'n out-
side or onion: nearly terry veers m. ’ '
-» the tortoise meld month
in number. compared with those
not?
living there molded this lords. 'l‘bo‘ '
best men in the community enrolled
themselves in their volunteer organisa—
tion, corresponding to American mili-
tia companies and regiments.
British were the most on proud. with
Americans a close 823808 and
two nationalities have unltormly acted
onto :88th cn‘emsav our. '
TER . . 276 lb.
no. niness- Icing-sve-
CNE POUND. PACKAGE CITRON Ml
14c
RobsrtSmlth
I'l4lhlllhIlhlllillstvnslsre-
VIESTPOR'IE.
Amie for ill lvcnln mntlnal In
Wm ft, are {53. pipiovaelni and V'Vrn.
‘8‘" “m Cilia“ 6‘
slim till: mm prompt detention.
W.
Odette new New York are being
entertained at. the home oi F. B. Chase
Miss Clara Osborn oi Bridgeport.
has been visiting friends in this vicin-
lty
Joliit Baldwin and wife have return~
ed home to Hartford after a visit at
the Films.
E. N. Slippedley ls costing about for
plans for new ’home to supplant
the one destroyed by fire some time
8.80
The trolleymen are active preparing
for their annual dance that is to be
given next month In Touuet. Opera
ouse.
Owing to the Christmas season the
ghlld meetings of 'l‘rinliv and Christ
churche will be postponed until after
the boil nys.
Judge D. B. Biadley and wife spent
yesterday in Bridgeport Christmas
shopping. The Judge declares that it
there is one thing mote than another
he doles on it is shopping and at this
time of the year particularly.
Now comes the startling information
that Douglass Purdy, whose bumy oi
inventiveness is abnormal is planning
the constructton or a. living machine
that be plus great faith to. What II'
he should go up, and stay there to suit
his convenie cs? Wouldn't it be a.
boost for him and for Westport. Some
one is going to solve the aerial prob
lem. why not Purdy. ’
——-——
JOHN wsc‘n‘or NOROTCN. one.
New Poor Boy Became a Merchant
Prince.
:John Weed known for many years.
in commercial circles as head of the
firm of Weed it Brother 39 White
street New York, died Tuesday even-
may at his home in Noroton. The
other member or the firm. his brother
H. Frank Weed, died In Noroton, Nov
15
Mr. Weed was one of live children
of Rufus Weed and Mary Clock. 0:
these, only one. Alvab. now survives.
The story of the business'career of
the man who died Tuesday resem~
bias that of many of the most sitcom
(iii of the great merchants at the
dead. Born in bumble clrcumsiau es
he was obliged by force of means ty
to earn a living
substantial qualities of character and
industrious habits of generntions of his
ancestors, some of whom were among
the llrst while settlers of this part of
Connecticut. When a boy he worked
in Dorian and Noroton. As a your
man he went to New York Where his
first employment yielded him only sni-
llclsnt to be necessary loud and to ,
ill! for long use in an attic. it was
'. not long. however. before he won
advancement. At 28 he was in the
frinbgooiis burl.
ness. and was build up the house
with which he wast entitled for 42
m. This firm is known all over
the country. and II a. synonym for corn»
Mr. Weed took his
bmtha ll. Frank. as s partner and
they w re tilt“ unoclhiod until death
tine
r. Weed purer ‘ms but about
partied hrly as he
too. with hi a rain»
had til
2-bit -2 sir 'i'br
ii ‘4' ill business
tors b.‘
itratning the guard has been divided
9M“? 09 99th ,
and he possessed the 9
9
limo m t.’ol' .
together in all critters or defense. The
COUNTRY Elias 44s par ties. British governrsignt his: landed tilt; -'
retraction: eup argeparto
‘ “A“ 8688 """ 27° II" m"'lyouoir men of athletic training and
habit used to cross country riding and
to all sports, making an ideal volun
leer Organisation. The companies
elect their own oilioers. but the entire
force In every year cmstully' inspected
at British regular army oilicer of
high innit. As part oi this system of
Into branches corresponding to the
regular army. cavalry. Inlsutry and or.
tiller-y. making altosether an organiza-
tion capable oi monsoon a prolong-
ed siege and of eflectlve no Ice duty in
time of riot.
M
RECURVEY AND BREAKWATER.
Conpreu Receives Petition for Blam-
ford Harbor Improvement.
Ehicouragement [or all who are In.
terested In the improvement of Stum-
ford Harbor is contained in a letter re-
ceived from Congressman E. J. Hill
by W. ii. Judd. oi the premium liar.
bor improvement Association. A' W
lition to Congress. prepared by this its
sociation and signed by all of the big
industrial concerns and others inter-
ested In Stamtord's harbor facilities
was recently sent to Mr. Hill. In his
communication. the latter states that
he has presented It to the House. and
that it will go loihe‘ Committee on
Rivers and Harbors. . While there
may be no general River and Hnrbor
Bill reported at the present session of
Congress it In certain that some spe-
cial appropriations will be made for
Important and necessary work. and
Mr. Hill promises in see that Stamford
is taken care of. He will make it his
business to lay the matter before the
chairman and other members at the
committee. Some of the gentlemen
were here last summer, and it Is as-
sumed they carried way with them an
excellent impression of Stamford and
its people whom they met. as Well as
some idea of the needs of" the harbor.
The petition to Congmss‘asks for a
new survey. giving a depth of 12 feel
at low tide. and breakwaters. The or-
Iginnl survey provided (or a depth of
7 and 9 tech Since that was made.
the business at the town has. greatly
Increased. and the Harbor Association '( "
Xmas Presents.
Is prepared to present substantial rea.
sons why the prayer of the petition
should be granted.
"Did you name the baby after his
lather?" "No, we named him alter a
prolonged scrap in which the whole
family engaged.-—-Clevelsnd Leader.
Nothing Else—Dashaway—Don’t you
think that for such a wealthy chap.
Dullins take his pleasures seriously?
Cleverion~lie has to. They are all
he has to worry about—Lite.
NEW YORK. NEW HAVEN a
HARTFORD RAILROAD.
TIMI TAILI.
in Meet October 8. 1806.
LEAVE IOUTI-I NORWALK 808
NEW YORK.
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very low 3
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MIIWMCOOIm
WILL NC’I‘“ ACCEPT RESIGNATION
BUDAPEST, Hungary Dec. 2l—~
The emperor- -Itlug has decided that In
view of the existing political circum
stances he cannot accept the resigns:
tion of the Fejervury cabinet tendered
yesterday .
not i rotor ME "
at lilo imperial (1898 by calling me on
the phone and as" A6; what] lhave.
You will ilndu g herei-
onnibNron'r ore . LAMB
FRIES SWElii'l‘BRm LONG
CLAMS. Everything in lbs meat line
~steaks. chops. 'etc, .
My dinners still hold. the record.
1 also make a specialty of broiled
pigs' feet and deviled sauceaa most
delicious dish.
In making WELSH pairs. 1
am all alone in my.,cl They are
the best in town. ..
We also have the best of Domestic
and hammer! Cherries and Port and
the best brands of liquors. Try my
special Whiskey at 81 per bottle.
Dari School). Imperial (Safe.
9 Railroad Avenue.
SOUTH NORWALK.
.125 patterns of Pocket Knives
to choose from. I
so patterns of Wise Scissors
and Slicers.
A full line of Carving Sets,
Knives and Forks. Food Chop-
pers. Razors and the famous Gil-
lette Safety Razor and Star Shie-
ty Razor.
Charles E. Dow’s.
” Hsspwsnn.
uh WASHINGTON STREET.
Phone 167-4.
mfl—«s...
Fine Building Lois
IN NCRWALK PARK
For this at very low figures.
mm.
For prices. particular and terms,
Address :
Jacob M. Lemon,
REAL ESTATE AGENCY,
ymilrohdAAmA 80 mill!
w Orland alter Reader
will “crow
smut littlest
I86 bill!
flea
Forlver
Thirty. liars
"Illa I‘onntdluli tench! Ilia Insurintc to.
ISSUES THE IDEAL
LIFE iNCURANCE CONTRACT.
Rates. Benefits and Privileges ab-
solutely fixed and guaranteed in the
2 Policy.
F. H. FIELD. Gen'l. Agent.
UnIted Bank Building,
80. Norwslk, Conn.
Who Should You
ALLOW YOUR COLD AND COUCH
TO WORRY AND ANNOY YOU FOR
DAYS AND WEEKS? "
As soon as you know that you have
h cold, the proper thing to do Is to
988 8 box of A. B. C. CAPBU LE8 and
h bottle of W. T. COUCH MIXTURE.
‘ This combination will do the busi-
ness every time.
lilo lolifuss Pharmacy.
9 NO. ”MN 91’... IO. NORWALK.
BITY 'NiTlflNii BANK
IOUTH NORWALK. CONN.
rsANsAcrs A GENERAL BANKING
business.
CAPITAL;
9700.000. 00
avenue-._‘ mo enorm
SIPJJCCJO
inn—.—
EDWIN H. MATHIWBON. Pm.
JOHN H. KNAPP. Vice-Pros.
JACOI M. LAYTON, Cashier.
DIREO'fORI.
Hell 96 our
Carnal (Imminsn
J. willed. Marvin
John. R. Light.
ll. Rowan .
I. H. Mathewson
John H. Knapp
Josisr R. Marvin
Christian 8mm
ll {on have Not a
Comfortable Home.
why don't you have a comfortable
Wroorn? Hosted by steam with hot and
cold water. bath and all the comforts
that a man or a lady who". EM!
thing new and phonetic-date. Room by
the day or week. Prices moderate.
CENTRAL HOTEL.
corner at Monroe and chestnut Ito.
J. marsh, ms.
DAVID W. RAYHOND
and Brownian
18 M this It. Min Nervous
minus. 6 Washington lusts.
Tshsmumml
Holst VICTORIA: 74
liters r868 8W
'8 8.8888
‘5' spaniel:
Mackerel. 12c Ihi; Native Eels, lie in;
Market Cod Bulb; Steel: Cod. 10c Ib.; '
"Whole 1881810“, 10:: iii..; Sliced Sal.
’ mob. Mo Ib.: Flstfleh. in 1b.: Lake .2
' Whitefish. 120 lb.: German Corp. 100 ‘
lo; omen. in 1b.; Weakllsh 10cm;
Dry EscelIiipu, 350 qt; opened Clams
sud Oysters. 30c qt
All other kinds of Fresh Fish at res.-
souable prices.
TH! PEOPLE'S FISH AND OYSTER
MARKET.
Old salvation Army Building.
East End of Washington Street Bridge
cssr. wastes oucsoss. Prop.
Seutii’i'lorwslk.~ ’
I
Christmas, *
Presents I
m CHINA GLASSWARE, PIC-
TURES ETC.
Dinner Sets, Water 88th. Chocolate
86th, Brush and Comb Trays, Toilet
Sets etc. ‘
German Imported Decorated Cups,
3.9186", Pitchers, Hair Receivers, Ce-
real Sets at 10 to 15¢.
LAMPS
Prices from 12c to 68.00
PICTURES.
500 best showing for the Money in -
f
the City, from 29:: toting.
Pictures Framed and Window
Shades Made to Order;
‘ SPECIAL.
Cloth Shades 250. White Curtain P0-
Ies with fictureh 10c.
PAINTING a PAPER HANGING.
Store-Open Evenings
ld'H. DECKER,
87 Washington Street.
Tel. Con. South Norwalk.
line You Plumbing Done Right
I desire to make It known that I have
opened a plumbing shop and will do
all kinds of plumbing. tin work, steam
and gas lilting.
ARTHUR E. BENEDICR
5 Monroe street. Booth Norwslk.
:16 6m
ms JOHN a. Lil Mama:
AGENCIES.
ALL msuasuce. asst. earns
mosroaoss. sonny. crem-
aos'r ricKs're, PROBATE soups.
ensure accuses. -
it soon MAIN eraser.
Tel. can 408.
SPECIALS
2 lbs. Fancy. Mixed Nuts 25c
English Walnuts 15¢ per lb.
Mslsga Grapes 16:: per in. .
Large Oranges 28:: this.
Extra Large Oranges 806 lies.
3 lbs. Largo Prunes 25s
A. STULL,
as COTTAGE AVENUE?
ass'r nonwstx. Conn.
, Telephone Gall 828-4.
FRANK C.
x ‘ .
. LAMPS AND SHADES AT REASON
; VAN scov.
PLUMBING.
emu. ' ‘
HOT WATER.
AND ‘ 2'
CA9 FITTINO.
{I
IrfiifrinlhsstlromCoppsr
mazes.
should be equipped with 8 68ll‘lll’. g
snow white. onepieoe “Blunder .
celsin Enameled hailstorm.
Have you ever stopped to‘
how delightfully ‘convsnien quid ,
be to here hot and cold rill: lit: tor '
water in your dressing clip, lip *
lug apartment of first. all)
room? Its presence would s.
the bigest degree oi comfort.
We will gladly quote you prices. Cur
plumbers die strictly competent me-
chunics honest and reliable.’
connss MAIN AND witsr are. "
South Norwelk, Guilt. , ‘ '
WHAT IS BETTER
roe it = 4"
Xmas Present
THAN a #22
PORTABLE
IT’S A REMEMBRANCE 'I'HAT
CONTINUES THE YEAR ROUND." 4,
we HAVE A LAVISH oi‘sptsvon‘“
lull Ry liulll r
Wall
Paper.
Our stock of new goods Mt; in
is a little larger than over
Wonderful how law" ”8698
buy nice goods here. Yell
we do the work in the v '
manner. ' . . i2
We have taken a good A
contracts for house painting
will be glad to submit 638866
your work. -
thing you need tor the (Intention
of your house Inside or out. w
PLUMBING AND slim ‘
HEATING e: -'
. erovts AND
stars sun 1': _ ‘
ass- es mu
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