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Tlis Spsclal Committee Explains
Its Position in the Heller
In Mme-gent slitilt‘i00.tseeklnx boson
force 99 or re erenoe to un-
AWNIO DIBIOTOBY. . xtiny closing. the Civic League or eat-
Ill have, no. 10.; p, and A. M port had no thought at the state-wide
I ssouie Building, figural notolriely which has been sold to lilNe
sis-est, 1st 0m Id Tum” oi rssu i.ted The spectacular or snow
meow-m and Au t ex. lionsl was farthest from the intent
I -—at s 0'0 001:. All m The subject has been before the poo-
‘g msi900 for Tomorrow
Vishnu“.
4:01 a; lit: 4:38 p. m.
WCIETY NOTICES-“
“cordially invited Reed
n..W lid. Robert M. Wilcox,
1 sch-our. M. ii. A. M. i
I sets in Misanlduhuildlnt. emu
. . ”WIS, lid and 0th li‘ussdays o!
blunts—mu and August es-
My Oo’oloole lilo: al Arch
9 cordially invited written: ii.
‘ H. 1'. Robert is. Wilcox.
IIRT M. WILGOX. leaf.
3 {.5 0 AT! entrance. I
Will: is to take its proper
e of Influence in the councils of the
linen. Georto P McLean will make
"éedutor who ioins knowledge of sov-
. hts‘lit and experience in politics
iii personal distinction. His think-
will be on high levels but his feet
ll be on the solid ground of
practical atatesmanship. He is a man
Ismael-romantic sensibilities and
cherishes noble ideals. but he dues not
see third in visions and he will not
seek them in an airship. We count
on 25 years, more or less. of useful
‘ mibiio service. adorned by such grsoes
of mind end or speech as shall moire
Confluent proud is well so satisfied
We oonlmtulnie the State on its die-
calming choice end Mr. Melons on the
rtsbity hetore him «Waterbury
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illIllil III] FllIlilIlS.
j Isrsll Esther Smith.
tr Sarah Esther Smith. widow of the
late George .W. ,Sinlth. died last night
. at her home. Zia East svetiue, alter a
few days' illness of pneumonia. hire
5.; Smith who was 71 years of see. is 'aur-
rived by three sons, Edger L Smith,
‘«_ of Boston; Manx D. Smith of Dan:
9- b'ury. and trying 1. Smith who Is it di
9 vinlty student at Drew Theologlcsl
" Seminary in New Jersey. where he to
completion the last year of his course.
Funeral services for Mrs. Smith will
be held Sunday afternoon at 2: so at
the illsst Norwslii Methodist Church
burial willbe at Riverside Cemetery
is Norwelh
Cornelius DeWitt.
_, Cornelius DeWitt, of Wilton. died
this mornin at his home in thst place
r i an iiness of pneumonia. He
‘ ves quite a tsrniiy. The tunersl so
j. rangements will be announced tomor-
NV.
Funeral of Mrs. Chloheeter.
The funeral of tire. A. W. Ohicheo
tor was held this ornlng at 9 o'clock
tron 8t. Joseph’s hurch. Rev. Richard
. Carroll ottlclsting. Miss Clara Blo-
= bault rendered 0 Pic Jean: bliss Alice
[-0
”weather msdo the is)!
enter its protest against any such in-
eold'lvoatber The entire
huddle 33° laid in cement
pie for over a year The late volun
tary CMIPI by some at the merchants.
Who lied only partially opened hither-
to. stirred public opinion to the pitch
of action regarding those who would
not close at sll. And the Civic Clubl
roll that the question should come
within the sphere of its influence.
Tim the matter’should resolve it-
seli’ into it supposed discrimination
against the Italian Iiruit deslers is to
edeplored. The Civic Club would
terpretatlon or its purpose.
The special committee sppointed to
confer with the storelteepers round
that almost sil desired to close obso-
lutely, for their own and their em-
ployeea' sakes, but others protested1
that the Sunday purchasing element in ‘
the town would not stand by the en-
forcement of the law. and that they
could not make a living it this busi-
ness were taken from them. However.
all were untrained to close entirely,
it they one“ have 0 week in which to
0110050 for entire closing this coming
Bundity. The leniency had been already
anticipated by the committee.
A special meeting or the committee
was called for the evening or Wednes-
day. ltth inlet, in response to n peti-
tion or a number of the above store-
lteepers, expressing a willingness to
close every Sunday from 10 o’clock ml
the morning until 6 o’clock in the ar-
ternoon it the Civic Club would sus-
pend its present resolution compelling
entire closing This proposition was
met by the committee in a cordial spir-
it. But it could set provisionally only
until the next meeting or the Civic
Club. to be held on February 10th,
when duel dispositior: could be made
A resolution was therfore passed
granting the petition until the time of
that meeting.
The committee greatly appreciates
the action or the memhsnts who have
already and voluntarily closed entire
ly. and thus inaugurated the present
movement. slid desires to thank pub-
licly. those who have expressed a will-
ingness to cooperate with the commit-
tee. But there can be no question that
the solving of the problem lies with
the people. who msy. it they will. con-
centrate their build; into the six days
or business This campaign. therefore.
not only in Westport. but all over the
state. is one of education And it is
to be hoped that Christian people will
accept the present agitation so the
signal tor the correction or a wrong to
the sellers and the buyers. and a grist
to the law-abiding portion of the com-
munity.
NORWALK Fill POLICE POOL.
W Keisier Defeats J. Gulder and w. I.
James Beaten by I. Iyington.
Two games of pool were played
last evening in the tournament of the
Non-silt Fire Police. William Kels
ier defeated James Guidor end W-ll
item it}. James was defeated by Everett
, 5 ion. flee to Pace. and Miss Helena Bylngton.
"N llerd. acme went Day The choir The scores:
sang Nearer, it God. to Thee es the Golder. 120. Ksisler.105.
born was born-(rem the church. The 2 l3
llbnrerl 9‘" John Toothill. Joliii l’iwl 24
.Rlohard Cuban William Pen 15 28~1
ningtoii interment took place in Si. 20 {is
Ilsry's Cemetery. 3‘; a?)
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OIOHGITOWN WILL FINIGHID. 2‘1) 1 11:: 1
Out r Irvin I in on Has Hart 48 83
' rx:l‘.Allw I. y. ob There. 58 93
Contractor c rving Byington. ct 59 101—4
ssttlort «ants. went to Georgetown 67 108
to witness the completion or the oil 121
“PI spent the entire win 78—4 iii—l
the Gilbert and Ben 77 u lil
tuflitg 00.. in that place 77 the
been held up by the ill 166
Re!eree~~i«i. Worden.
Scorer—E. Bylngton.
James. 110. Iylflfitos, lid.
Wmmuible. Howev s
, days that recently .14 14.4
lure allowed the 19—1 20—4
(.0000 to assume large 21 an
slid the well will be en- 22 41
' tibia silenced. when the 28-—l in»:
‘ ves. ii .50
driven through 52 nan-1
. l weter which is to be 01 no
' -. all oi the best in this to 71
‘“ 'I‘lis well is located ;: gig-t
the late Ed'in to 8!
all s nilet‘roui lot to
carry the water from lull—d illi-«t
t. The contract Referee-4h Worden.
agppaodhiud’sringtb
wwhetdeeo son
' . Because or
eliminate much
to the letter. Ile-
even near to coin
struck and it was
pd sell-souls pump
’Iob to prevent the
s
Scorer-ow. Keisler.
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lNIflTUTI rhodium cHANiIII.
Veerusry .
lever-st chmss have been roads is
the Buodsy livenlns institute program
and the committee announced there
last evenins a.
John Mitchell has sent word that his
Jim" Mflflifs
wept ””70“. W Dr.
Veg?!” Ila-Mill Heist”: em
John Mitchell Not Able to 00 Mount -
date will have to be obshssd. so be is
celled away February 9. the date an-
000
The program tor tits next month will: -
teem“ ii.
Mimi hum-ash timer. of old.
It; Women
of Ruth.
Peril iteeief
Wm who...”
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Star Bargains 5
Offered for Tomorrow
Here is News that should bring a rousing response. Don’t fall to come tomorrow
The Store Teems With
GOOD THINGS
Extraordiniiry
Neckwear Values
Excellent assortment dainty Jsbots.
prettily lace trimmed effects in new
shapes; all new. fresh goods;
140
250 values. at
EACH ..................
One lot of Silk. Velvet and Satin Bows.
black and colors: regularly see.
Special tomorrow. 29c
EACH ....................
Women’sFlannelette
Night Gowns and
Underskirts
Women’s Night Gowns in assorted
striped fiannelctte. in pink and blue:
regularly Sr .00.
Tomorrow ................. 690
Flannelettc Underskirts in plain colors
and stripes. lull cut in all sizes: reg-
ularly 25:. 19c
’ Tomorrow
Embroidery
3000 yards of Cambrlc Edgings and In-
sertions. widths from 3 so 7 inches:
regular 8 to raw: values.
Tomorroy. YARD . . . . . ....... SC
Kimonos
Kimonos, or Combing Sacques. a vari-
ety oi patterns "in Persian and floral
desi no: regular price 25c.
Tensorrow ................. 190
SHORT KIMONOS of extra heavy
quality flannelettc, satin trimmed;
all sizes: regularly $1.50. 970
Tomorrow ...............
Handkerchiefs
Women's and Children’s plain white
Hemetitched Handkerchiefs; regu-
larly 5c each.
Tomorrow. EACH ........... 30
Women’s Gloves
i-clasp Msnnish Gloves. pique sewn.
spear point back; red. tan and gray
(every pair warranted). 5
Tomorrow ............. la 15
a-clasp Cashmere Gloves. silk lined,
black only; all sizes: regular 50c
quality.
Tomorrow. PAIR .......... 360
Ladies’ Wrist Bags
Genuine Seal Bags (black). 9-inch
trams. with single or double strap
handle. leather or moire lined. fitted
with purse: regular price
has. . Tomorrow .......... 850
Towels
r000 dozen honeycomb Absorbent
Towels. red border; value 70 4
each. Tomorrow. EACH ..... C
Table Damask
Turkey red Table Damask, last colors;
value 25c yard.
Tomorrow ................. 19C
Percales
36-inch very best quality Percale. good
assortment of designs; value 1 1
15¢. Tomorrow. YARD ..... C
Hosiery and
Underwear
WOMEN‘S WOOL HOSE. 39
50: quality. Tomorrow. PR... c
MEN’S & BOYS‘ OUTING FLAN-
NEL NIGHT SHIRTS: broken lot;
.i‘wélwsic: ............... 39c
CHILDREN'S COM 3 l N A T I O N
SUITS. Gray and White; regular 50
O 7 ualltles. Tomorrow.
Miriam ............. 39c
CHILDREN'S SLEEPING GAR-
MENTS. fleeced and Canton; reg-
ularly 50c
Tomorrow ...... ......... 390
Small Wares
50c WASHABLE HAIR
ROLLS at ................. 390
VELVET BELTS—Wide crushed
Velvet Belts; navy amd
brown. Tomorrow . . ....... 39c
Ericeptillnal
Silk Values
Black Toilets Silk. 36 inches wide; reg-
ularly sold at $1. 35 yard. 990
Tomorrow, YARD
Toilet Articles
'SANITOL. powder. paste or
liquid; reg. 25:. at . I. ........ 170
rue cake WHITE CA‘STILE '7
C
SOAP. at .................
Basement Bargains
,. TEA KETTLES—6 & 7-qusrt best
quality all white steel enameled. flat
bottom Tea Kettles: usually
3! 35 & $1. 5.9 Tomorrow“ ”98C
(Choice of either size)
COOKING DISHES~-x-quart Brown
and White Cooking Dishes, strictly
fireproof: usually also.
Tomorrow ................ 1%
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NEVER BEFORE HAVE SUCH OPPORTUNITIES BEEN PRESENTED AS WE OFFER NOW AT THE GARMENT DEPARTMENT.
Women’s and Misses’ Suits, Coats, Furs. Skirts,
Waists and Millinery
Furs at 1-3 Off
All those fine Furs that you have so
greatly and vainly admired hereto-
fore—ell our beautiful Mink and lus-
trous Black Lynx Furs—in fact, ev-
ery article in our Fur Section has
been radically price-reduced. A treat
is in store for many at you.
Separate Skirts
It you have the slightest idea of pur-
chasingasldrtlntttsnsarlutura.“
thesesarlytemorrow. ‘i‘heyarsthe
.mmodsiamddsot‘ltrlpsdl’ans-
maiieoiordsndthswovlunsnshlp
Isottltsbsst. Wemsoflsandmlssss
sires. 't‘wobtgiotstshaleevsry
m"; 51.98-33.49
Women’s Ragnar $29.50
It 335 Suits
Besutllul French Serges. rou h mater-
ials; the popular manuish c 0th. and
the most desirable colorings; all new
models. Special tomorrow
$20.... 00
earlier $25 Suits
0! materials and color.
t from; plain and trim-
allsises in the lot. Bps~
Awide ran
instill
in styestall
cisieemorrow
Suite for Woolen
Fine Black Iergs ts tor titsisrgs
about WW: regularly sold at 805.
”’3“ 93
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Most Attractive lndncemcnts
Coats and Tailored Suits
High-class Coats
At Seas—Charming Costs in Black
Kersoy or Panama, made with shawl
or notch collar; regularly Slope.
W 4.2.8
At bio. go-a-Costs suit for any occasion.
An excellent assortment to choose
from and an almost endless variety
of materials; worth up to 300.00. ’i‘o-
$12.28.
Children’s Carscul Costs
Lustrous Carson! Cloth Coats. sixes ii
to is years; regularly sold at 3:000.
Special tomorrow .
4.49.
Extraordinary Value
in Trimmetl Millihery
FOR SATIURDAY
Our Entireistock oi ‘
Trimmed flats
at surprisingly lowiprices for quick
disposal. specially priced.
$1.79, $2.85
83.7. & $4.98
Values t 9 $10.50
Fancy Fen leis at 390
W fists
One lot or fine Li erlo willed. trim-
med with end: idery. Cindy lace
and medallions; i 0 made with kl-
mono sleeve; ' "
8096 values. To orrow $1.19
Lot of Percale warm in Black \arid "
White Checks 0 d Stripes; plain and
tucked, uttered models; all sires”,
"Muir soc. 39C
'1’er .
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Norwalk Chronicler