Also Henrietta. Barges. Wilton.“ s, Granite Cloth. Venetian. Mo- nsaii Brilliantines In all colon: ILAOK D0008 TA IPIGIALTY. so and 41 Wuhi Mahscksmo Ho inllooli. mm Norwa‘lk. ..-...-. total IIIW3 IIWW3 Mam”...— WEATHER appear. For Norwalk and Vicinityt—F‘alr and colder tonight. Wednesday fair. The storm that passed over this vici- nity yesterday is now central near Hal- ifax. N.‘S. snow in the eastern portion of the Lake region and New gland This is followed by an area f high pres- sure and pleasant weather with low temperatures. ”Another disturbance ll developing in the northwest. Condl tions favor for this vicinity fair and colder tonight. The temperature will fall tonight to about 15 above zero. —New crop New Orleans Molasses just arrived. at L'Hommedieu Bros.‘. Butler Lodge. No. 97. I. 0. O. F._ will meet tomorrow evening. Dr. T. W, McCarthy. of Manchester Conn. was a visitor in town yesterday on business. Uncas Tribe. No, 26. improved OrdeI of Red Men. will hold a regular meet- Ing this evening. —Dr. Dick's cures malaria. A meeting of Norwalk wage. B. P. 0. 3.. will be held tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock, in the hall in South Main street. George William Birch. of New York has sold to Howard S. Northrop. of New Canaan. fifteen acres of farm land near High Ridge. The St. Joseph's Sick Benefit and Church Society. incorporated, of South Norwaik. has filed articles of associa. tion with the state secretary. ‘ Louis Fisher. who until recently on joycd a responsible position at the drug store of Edward W. Kelley. Jr.. is at present at the Harstrom school. The monthly meeting of the Norwalk Historical and Memorial Association will be held at the headquarters of the Association, No. 8 West avenut, to- nlorro wevenlng at 8 o'clock. Frederick Ganung. formerly a resi- dent here. but now of Detroit. is spend- ing a few days in town and it is rumor- ed that he may re-locate here. ~Steinway. Hume and Jewett Pianos at Steinert’s, 6 So. Main St., So. Nor- walk. William Laurence who has been quite ill out. In New York state for several vr.eeks has been brought to his home in Quintsrd avenue. Mr. Lawrence is now much improved. The Endeavor CIIcIe of King a Dau- ghters of the South Norwalk Congre- gational Church will hold a meeting tomorrow afternoon. with Mrs. Robert Silcox. of 22 High street, South Nor‘ walk. Norwalk and South Norwalk mer- chants are expecting the largest Christ- mas trade they have ever had. Al- though it Is yet two weeks before the great holiday_ there is already a good deal of holiday buying, Miss M. A. Comstock has returned to her home after an absence of eight weeks. at Staten island. where she has been attending Helen Marian, the only daughter of Captain A. W. Sharrott. who has been seriously ill. but is now slowly ‘convalescing. You need a tonic that will put the sup of life into your system and fortify you from all diseases. Hollisiers Rocky Mountain Tea is recognized as the greatest strengthener. Tea or Tub- lcts. 36 cents. Piaisted's Drug Store. ‘ A very good suggestion for a (‘hrist- mas present is made by the South Nor. walk Trust Company. They suggest that you deposit a dollar for the young plan and give him the book Christmas morning. This company is open at noon and Saturday evenings. From time immemorial Christmas sentiment has found expression in the gift of gloves. What could possibly plans:- so delightfully? A woman will always welcome the addition of a new pair of gloves to her furnishings, and nowhere will you find a larger assort- ment of correct styles than at N. E. Ryan a (303.4. Thai is the glow.- More. See ad. ' A. Ileou Esta, .1, ill. McCuuu. A. M. ltowic, .Illmf‘s (lrorcr. ii, A. Wbytc. A. i.. Wilworth. .I. A. iirown. lioston: Max Plant, Jacob iiohncr. .I, ll. Scl- Icrk. iienry Apple. Ii. 1.. Lee. Walter ti. Judd. M. ii. iilIIcIl, i). ii. Miller. E. l.. Ilunnc. II. (I. Ihwrsch. Jamil Hi'huffer. (I. S. Imwenlhul. New York: James S. Graham. l-Ihedrac: Sam Kap- iIIn. liurtford: t'. ll, Williams, how- vlilc. N. l‘.; 0, .l. Witiman. l’hiiadcl~ pitta: E. ii. li'arner. Fitchburg. Mass; .l icdwnrd Nay. Provident-n. R. in. Par- duc. Bouthpori; Mrs. Scribner. New Haven. were at the Hotel Clifford. yes‘ turdsy. TO OUR! A COLD IN ONE DAY 'i‘alie LAXATIVIII BROMO Quinlan Tablets. Drugglsts refund money If it fails to euro. 1!. W. GROVES signa- ture is on each box. 2M. SPECIAL. Small Sugar Cund Hams. ”for ' Brand. 1801b. futile iiuiet 83 SOUTH W of“. fl . 7ANK$. . It produced light-rain or - iIIIlIIIIIIII It. I No person is likely to have too ‘ much Stationery. and fine Sta» tionery makes a present appre- rclatsd by any one. We have an up-to—datc stock of the latest sizes. shapes and col- ors, specially boxed‘for the Hell- days. i til. I. bill. if. 8 North Main St. ' Tol. 32H. Connection for all north and south henna oars can-ibo'lmlo-i , at. our store. ,. I i John F. Bertram is confined to his home by Illness. The members of the Magnolia Club are planning to hold a smoker this evening. A meeting of the Marigold Club will be held this evening in their rooms in the Lauder Block. Charles Steegumuilcm. assistant su- perintendent of over ground construc- tion of one of the big tunnels in New York city, was a visitor in town over Sunday. A meeting of Douglass Fowler Post G. A. R. was held last evening. at which the matter of installing officers was talked over and a special meet ing was called for next Monday eve- ning. Richard Brown. the Ann street. lad who was run over by a train near his home and whose leg was subsequently amputated at the Norwalk hospital. ls getting along nicely at the hospital. the wound being practically healed. He will be discharged In a few weeks. . For the sake of justice to the afflict» ed and for the good of humanity it is my right and duty to recommend Hol- iister's Rocky Mountain Tea. We owe our country and our feiiowmen a duty. Tea or Tablets, 36 cents. Plaistcd’s Drug Stone. A delegation from the Arion Sing- ing Society. of South Norwalk. went to Bridgeport, last night. to attend the concert of the societies there. The affair was under the direction of Prof F. K. G. Weber. who led all the chor- uses. and Matt Weller was chairman of the arrangements committee. The new purchased of the former John H. Ferris homestead. in West street. Mrs. Eliza G. Kennison. of New York. will take possession tomor- row. Mrs. Jennle C. Ferris. Mrs. Sa- rah M. Upson and Miss Jeanie Hoyt. left South Norwalk today for Daytonu. Florida. where they will spend the win- for. What. 'Adam ate. not what he drank. Was be from Eden's garden driven. 0. what a difference there now would be. if he had taken Rocky Mountain Tea. Plaisted's Drug Store. That the out of town trade which will come into The Norwalks for the holidays this year will be much larg- cr than usual Is the opion of many of the local business men. This is in- dicated by the early visits of a large number of out of town people to the stores and the many inquiries which have been received. SPERRY NAMEB WATERBURY BOY FOR ANNAPOLIB. Wolff First in Damn—West Point Nomlmorhtor. WASHINGTON. Doc. il.—-Congress- man Sperry has received the report of the committee be appointed last month to examine candidates for West Point and Annapolis from the second dis- trict. This committee consisted of: Prof, Andrew W. Phillips, of Yale tinivcruiiy; RI’V. W. .l. Siosum. of Wu- terbury; Attorney Arthur B. Caief. of Mlddletown. and Dr. Willie H. Crows. of New Haven. The examination was held December 1. and resulted as fol- lows: For Annapolis. Harold fl. Wolff. of Waterbury. first; Louis .lnmes Reilly. of Mcriden. second; Harry Miller itonih. of West Haven. third. and Thomas John baby. of Meridon. fourth. I-‘or West Point: Raymond Vincent (frunier. of Port. hind. first: Willis billion. i-Iwunion. of New Haven scionu Earl Benedict Sister. of Mciidcn third. and Iluroid ’ibomns Cooper. of New Haven. fourth. Mr. Sperry has decided to follow ab unlutcly the recommendations of the O. Wolff as the principal in Annapolis and the others as alternates in the or- der given by the committee, The successful candidate will enter the naval academy next June, and can take the entrance examination either in April or In June. The West Point appointment will not be made until next. spring. and the successful candi- date will enter the following June. Here. too. Mr. Sperry will follow the recommendations of the board. and Raymond Vincent Crnmer. of Port- land. will carry off the prize. unnu- ICI IROKI. OUT ALL WIRE SAV- D. 81‘. PMERBBURII, our, ti.~—'f‘he Ice on the Nova broke last night while several hundreds of working people employed at Hi'horntons factory in the Norah's Quarter. were returning to their homes across the river. litany of them were preclpmtgd into the water and wild rumors of great fear of life were circulaud but, according to board. and hence has named Harold * soon'is m Mpgur res IRIDOE- TI New Haven Read Msy Build Coal Pockets If Harbor Is Improved. . It is understood confidentially that the report made by Major Taylor of the 11.8. engineering corps resuming Bridgeport harbor Ill Whine! a sensation. ' Thursday “it had not reached the committee on‘ rivers and harbors, but was in the hands of the printer and it was expected would be in Chainnan Burtons' hands Fridity. it is reported with authority that the report calls for the expenditure of $400,000 on the Bridgeport improve- ments. Congressman Hill was un- able to give any details. Chairman Burton of the rivers and harbors com- ‘mittee is interested in the report, but he stated that the demands on his committee were greater than ever. in connection with this report it is said that the New Haven road pro~ poses to build huge coal pockets at Bridsepol‘t as soon as the harbor lines ‘are fully decided and that their ca- pacity will be 700, 000 tons a. year This will add a great volume of business to the already immense industries of that city. President Melien. of the railroad company, has been In Washington. It is said. recently on business connect- ed with this project. PROMOTION FSR FRANK E. MA. Railroad to Give Springfield Man Place In New Haven. it was announced today that Frank E. Mason, formerly general yard mas- ter in the Springfield yards of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Rall- road. has taken a position as yard master In New Haven and the report is circulated among railroad men that as soon as he acquires a knowled~ go of the New Haven terminal he will take II higher position there. Mr. Mason has been with the New Haven road at Springfield many years, and is a railroad man of touch ex. perience and knowledge. He was brought down to New Haven on the day of the recent Yule football game ' and placed in charge of a portion of the work of handling the. many spec- this. Mr. Mason is at present. going through the. formula of learning the terminal and is now located as trick yard blaster at. Witter street. solid 10kt Gold Eyeglasses, $1.00. THE United American Opticians. (incorporated ). Agency at. CLIFFORD PHARMACY. r HOYT’S THEATRE THURSDAY. DEC. 13. Another CHARLES KLEIN Success. A Topical Musical Force on Pads and Function of the Hour. THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE. Expruoiy Written For GEO w. MONROE and musically told by a Company of Select Singers and High Grade Vaude- vililsns. Prices .............. 25c, 50c and 75:: First 4 Rows Orchestra ........ $1.00 Monday ironing. Dec. liltli Company F liih Separate I30. OF FLUOHINO. PRELIMINARY GAME. Nutmeg Glob vs. West fads Ionissmms cams. FIIISI‘ IIAME IIEIIINH A'l‘ ii il"i IIIX‘K , “ii liollawautkaimg Rink urn—u. 85 Gold Piece, awarded by management of ROLLAWAY SKATING RINK ' Saturday night. , . . to the Most Graceful Couple on the Floor. Judah-a the mail of of the works. there was . no loss Jute. a b man a. ounaaavv. W .u‘“. AI land men to II hundred; Bll 1.. , HORSES, LANTERNS. SLEDS. SUITS. DRUMS A HOUSES, ETC. LITTLE TOTS w Iii-IS NOIITH M .5 Wotiiefnliiii for iii Children their parents. are inVIIod to attend our toy opening. The finest playthlnga that were made for this Christmas, in Germany. shown III the Twin Ontario DOLLS and TEDDY BEARS by tile FIRE ENGINES, AUTOMO~ AUTOMATIC IRON TOYS. GO-CARTS. CARRIAGES AND DOLLS' GIFTS FOR. THE BOY IIAIIY ANI) ANI) ALI. ATI‘ REASONABLE I’Rii Ii].. .42 "as was a» A. J. Collins 6’: Co. ”(I/t'” 1 the young people. with France, Switzer- nnd America. and the test stock of them ever 0 found here. wxoousz MAGIC TOYS. . SOLDIERS' ' ND miss. new. SUCH AIN STREET. A DIRECT LINE FROM DERBY TO. MILFORD. NEW HAVEN. Doc. ll ~~At a confet- once in the office of General Managei Pundeifmd of the Consolidated Itali- froni Waterbury, Milford and Orange presented a request with a. view to securing a direct route from Derby to Milford and the wast shore beach- es. the line to pass through Orange hill district and east of the Housatonic rivcl. G H. Cowcll. W Porter and M .i. Cheney. of Waterbury tour citizens of: Orange Superintendent Charles Tom- linson. of tho Milford ivision of the w............... .. 44...... wuy Co. yesterday a number of persons ' the . _— .__.............. (‘onnccticui Railway and Lighting Co. In sI-Icctmun and civilians of Mlll‘ordI The mutter was discussed at some .lcngth and was held-over for further :rousidcrution. iSENATOR BROWN MAY RECOVER. ' gloves could not be poshibie without unusual merit. have attained. the great business we are doinn' Ill' Every glove ls rl iv. most of them better than can be bong ht elsewhere at the same piles. lose sight of quality and oorroetmw hen buying gifts and for your purseis The reputation we sake don't be careless as to Mom . w .‘d Thirds the giovetstoro. . .Iu. r ‘ I Pratt; glove bones given fnoptwitb every pair of gloves. 1 “f. M s. SMITH a. cow—fifam Ii. DOLL SALE FOR FRIDAY. SATURDAY AND MONDAY. Three Special Values—so, 59 and 75c. Worth 75c, $r and $1.25. Handsome Xmas CardSIICaicndars and Booklets. Site. the display of Xmas Stationery. I I I South Norwlik V_-- ...s... .._..... a...» . YARD masrsss oN THE CARPET ovsn FREIGHT. 9-3 Wasmngton Street. . ........s........... 1 -... --. - _.. Mfimfiw. INVITATION TO COLONEL FITCH. Third ‘lnfantry ”May Participate in Jamestown Celebration. Colonel Gilbert h Fitch has received an invitation for the Third Connecti- cut infantry to participate in the great military demonstration to be held at the Jamestown Exposition next year. at which the armies of sev- eral European countreis will be repre- sented. This will be the first time for the armies of foreign powers ‘to take part in a demonstration in this countiy. and it will piobably be the greatest army display that was ever made in the world. Col. Fitch is very anxious to have the Third infantry take part. and it is very likely that arrangements to that. end will be made. The. regiment is to go to Ilos- ton in June, to take part in the cele- bration of Bunker Hill day. ONLY CURE FOR DYSPEPSIA. Mrs. Franklin Bush. of New Castle. Dot. says: “i suffered for years with dyspepsia. used to have great distress and belching. i tried everything i could hear of. but nothing helped me until i took Brazilian Balm. ndone 50* cent bottle cured me completely." For sale by R. H. Piaisted. F. H. Baxter and The Clifford Pharmacy. ” Steps Taken By Railroad to Improve Service. ' There was a conference at the rail- road office building in New Haven, Sunday which included. among those, present many of the yua'dmasters em played in this district off the New York New Haven and Hart rd Railroad Company and some off; officials con- nected with the transpo. utiou, depart, meat at which. it is un r‘stood. plans were perfected for a. better movement. of freight. linins all over the system. it was just one of those heart. to been talks that officials of the road have with their men occasionally and which tend to facilitate theimovement of trains. No matters of so ciai griev- lonce outside of the freight partment were discussed. it is statedi ~~ The activity of the company to se- cure a. better service in this depart- ment. of the road’s work indicates that the complaints filed by the commit- tee from the Connecticut. Business Men's Association will reccde prompt attention and that when the road stat- ed It would do all it could meliminote the troubles of the complainants that it. meant just. what was said. M The situation at. some of the ELECTRIC 3RD RAIL NEARLY terminal points is not as good as the READY. road would like to have it and the meeting yesterday is expected to have WASHINGTON. Doc. II.-~'I‘llc rc~ markublc vitality shown by former Se- nator Brown. of Utah who was shot bv iliospltal today to believe that his Among those present were Judgi‘; chances for memory are good, his con- a large force of men between Mount I ditioII (ontinues to lmpr'mc Mrs. Hradley was much more cheer- ful todm, after having spent a quieter Iulght than usual. .for steam power on the western and M15. Ailil'i 'li medley last Siliul'ddi.IIIf the New YOIk division of the. New load lht' physicians at the EIIIci'gt‘nC." 'lluven road is rapidly nearing complee Cable Stringing on New York Division. the effect of obviating the delays The substitution of electric power which have been occuring. Kennedy‘s Laxative Cough Syrup drives out the cold and stops the cough. Contains Honey and Tar. Free from any opiates. Conforms to the l'ntional Pure Food and Drug Law. Pleasant to lake. Sold by The ClifL ford PlIaImacy and The Bridge Phar. macy '. I '1. in .0 tion and today the company placed Vet nor and New Rochelle tn suing the electiic cable on the centenary bridges which were completed some time it THE CHRISTMAS BOOK DALI. We vc made it big purchase of hand namely bound books for holiday gifts hooks to suit all ages. all tastes. Many hooks for boys and special bindings. andurii literature for older folks. Ilmii'f‘tin of board covered books for children. brightly Illuminated. rue rovairnaomu. wtmuenmf” for our little folks Can‘t go into description. can't om- phmiw the varieties. (tome and let the ninth IIIII to you. let the prices iompi you. girls In THE CHRISTMAS DOLL DALE. The best representatives of dolidom hnro mm bore. quite a convention of all styles oomplexlons and conditions of dolls. Hundreds of little heart» will soon be made happy. for these are all priced to pass from our possession to yours before Christmas five. nauseous snowmo . or UMIRILLAI. . maritime has taught us the value of having it top notch shock of am- brelias to chime from. and we ya got Prices are bound to please. It now If we never had it berm. You" also find If to able Iii finality. l Opening of the Christmas Book Stock The 'Big Handkerchief Equipment Ready for Early Gift Buyers. Other Items of Importance. The formal opening of our Holiday Stocks is something more than a more incident in the year’s merchandising. It is of sufficient importance to be classed as an event. The store news concerning it is read with interest by our buying public. The gift buying time is here. The equipment is here to meet the demand. The store is at its best, from top to bottom from end to end. ov~ eryihing. everywhere breathes an atmosphere of Christmas. When I lines are most complete. then is seIecting most satisfactory. _ The completeness and dependability of this big holiday outfit are worlhy of the strongest emphasis that we can give them. Every- thing as bear right as experience. knowledge of needs and hard work can make them. ' Just a few hints for print; they'll serve as an index to scam of .i’ other hints not printed. but equally important to those who have gifts to buy. THE CHRIITMAD IKID GLOVES. " “ HAND“I"CH"”' I It. pays to buy kid gloves at this We'll pleasantly surprise you heron , you 'll wonder at the variety of styles. 1min h?” reason I" "I "I” 7°“ lions ”u, also 0, the mm and the tempt III I t standard well tested molten, ingly low prices at which we shall another mason is the ill and fubiooof sail handkerchiefs for Christmas gifts. . our gloves are about perfect. It will pay you well to Incite your so lsctlomi early before the lines become broken. OHMITMAO OILLINO OF LIATHII ICON. You will find about every wanted thing In the toddler». main line here. Hundreds of dainty little will” i bought for iiifin. Many of them useful. :oihvrii ornamental Inexpensive w mrmbmuma but they make this hurt. and attractive in price. I slid .I. Ii. Hisliip ii to. 35-35 Iiisliluglm 3nd] fl DAIN‘I'Y TRIFLIDI. . ‘. 1' Vi; a.» innit. :
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