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The wheels of industry will once
more whirl in the factory on Monroe
street. which for so long if perlddTias
remained vacant
The Slim-Michael Company, of New
York city, prominent clothing manufac-
turers, are today moving vast quanti-
ties of machinery into the Monroe
street factory, preparatory to begin-
ning operations.
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At a regular meeting of Central
Labor Union, last evening, it was de-
cided to revive the spirit of union-
ism in The Norwalks, by appointing
a. committee to visit all trade unions
at their different meetings and try
and get better affiliations had to show
that union principals still prevail Up-
on request oi Vice- President Thomas
McCullum. permission was granted
'him to open the hall in the near fu-
ture as a day room for union men to
meet and get better acquainted,’ and
as a roonr where any person desirous
to employ union help may do so, as
a list of names' will always be open
for union help, to be inspected. Daily
papers, and games will be purnished
for entertainment of all union men
to while away the long idle 'days of
the coming winter.
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Chopped beef, 14c, L
Shoulder Steak. 14c. '
Fore of Lamb, 10c.
Rib Roast, 16c,‘ to 20c.
Stewiug Fowl,16c ‘
Roasting Chickens, 220. " ‘
One delivery in each district of the
town. See last page for large adv.
IBeers’ Meat & Prbvision 'Co.
FRESH SHOULIIEIIS 15c LB
15!: LB
Roast Beef. 16c. lb.
Sirloin Steak, 200;").
Round Steak. 20c. lb.
Shoulder Steak. 16c. lb.
Kimball Steak. 16c. lb.
Choice tools. 221:. lb.
Lamb Chops. ice. to.
auras Corned user. tee. in.
New York lurker.
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Etiicient Judge oi Probate in
Norwalk District Sure oi.
lie-election
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The Republicans or the Probate Dis-
trict of Norwalk held a convention for
the purpose of nominating a candidate
for Judge oi Probate, in the Town
Court room, Wall street, Norwalk, yes
terday afterrioon at 3 o ci.ock
The convention was called to order
by Probate Committeeman George H.
Voshurgh. Judge Daniel 'Dunlop, of
Norwalk, was elected chairman of the
convention and C. G. Muller, of New
Canaan, was chosen to serve as secre-
tary.
But one name was presented to the
convention, that of the present incum-
bent, Henry W. Gregory, and his nom-
ination was made by the secretary
casting one halolt for the judge.
The following delegates were in at-
tendsnce:
NorwalHanlel Dunlap. Albert D.
Nolan. Wuhflruomvwafless.“
comber.
New Csnaan——Stanley Lockwood and
C. s. Moller
Wilton—J. K. Raymond and Victor
S Belts.
ueorge H. Vosburgh was elected to
succeed himself as probate committee.
The convention delegates. constituo
ting themselves a committee of the
whole. called on Judge Gregory after
adjournment and. through the chair-
man. Judge Dunlop, notified him of his
nomination. Cigars were passed and
after greetings between the nominee
and delegates the members of the con-
vention dispersed, feeling sure that at
least the choice of their convention
would be elected on November 3rd. to
the cities for which he was nominated.
-,—MILLINER.Y OPENING.
Saturday. October 3rd, and follow
ing days. Le‘hox ’Millinery, 29 So.
MaitrSt., So. Norwalk. A. Altenbrandt.
Proprietor.
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KNIGHT OFGDLIIIIBIIS
ELEGT IIEW OFFIGERS
The following officers were elected
last evening at the meeting of the
Knights of Columbus: '
G. K.—C. A. McNamara.
D. S. Fir-E. J. Hayes. J '
Chancellor—Hugh P. Campbell. .
Financial‘ Secretary—Charles; E.
Williams. -’ ‘ p ' ‘
Treasurer—John McGinn‘.
Advocate-John J. Newman.
Recorder-«Thomas 1P. Horan.
Warden~—Edward J. Splan.
Inside Guard—Edward J. Shea.
Outside Guarda—Mathew Kindelien.
Trustee, Four Years—John Led-
with.
The tickets for the banquet, which
will be the first to be held in the New
Mahackemo Hotel, are selling very
fast, and it is expected the full 125
will soon be sold. John F. McMahon,
D. William Hariord and William P.
Ward were appointed a committee to
get together with the Norwalk Coun-
cil for the purpose of planning future
entertainments, lecturee,‘ smokers.
and the like. :Lnst evening remarks,‘
which were very much enjoyed. were
made by John F. Hobinhon Dr. D. E.
Sullivan, Dr. John J. O'Ctmnor. and
other members. ‘ ' .
GERMANS
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BY BElillllN—S.
Thousands Slaughtered by Ma-
chine Buns.
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Entire Companies Have Been
Exterminaiell.
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LONDON, Oct. 2, 3:35 p. 111
heavily everywhere under the
well—directed machine gun fire of,
the Belgians,” according to a
by the correspondent of the Cen-
tral Nevint. ‘At the Vi avre and
St. Qathcrine torts alone (outside
of Antwerp), the German dead
may be counted by thousands. At
several points the corpses lie in
heaps. Entire companies have
been exterminatcd. while the oth-
er troops were driven back at the
point of the bayonet."
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Legs lamb, 150.
Shoulder lamb, 10c.
Small fresh shoulder. 15c.
Lamb chops. 12 Lite,
Roast beef, 16c. to 220.
PM roast, no hone. 15c.
, Stew veal, 16c.
Roast veal. 180., 22c.
Native broilers, 25c.
Native roasting fowl, 25c.
Stewing fowl, 18c. .
iBlue fish 1413., Steak Pallack, 12 1-2c
Steak Salmon, 14s., Snappers, 10c.
Corn, 12c. don, lemons, 15c don,
Tokay Grapes, 81:. lb., White Onions,
50 (it. Red Onions, 41:, qt., Egg Plant,
5c, each, Brussel Sprouts.’”14c. qt.. to-
matoes. 51:. qt.. Lettucebc. head, Cel-
ery. 3c. root.
32 Washington streets
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1Death'of‘ Sebaetlan 'Gri'n‘dell.
Sebastian Grindell, an inmate of the
Soldiers' Home. Norotou, died in that
institution yesterday, aged 76 years.
The deceased was a member of Com-
“The Germans have suffered .
“statement cabled Trout Ahtwerp ‘
' walk.
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The opening gun in a ninety- day cam-
paign to enroll five hundred members
William T. Sheehan,ctllorwall1 on the Wm, 0, me 1.0m mm b,
, {bug 83.3"flnud by Mayor Moose, of South Norwalk, and a new
Bu m9" ' Home, was tired last evening, when a
[large number of the members and in-
—--——-.- terested friends held a pleasant open
Th“ board 0' “339330" will be!“ meeting and social time in the lodge
to hold public sessions about the mid-' rooms on South Main street.
die 0‘ the month for the purpose 0“ P. J. Fitzgerald. of New Haven. and
receiving lists of property owners “H0“ J. J_ Cannon, of Springfield
subject to ““9““ l” the CW °f N0" Mass., two energetic organisers. spoke
last evening on the good of the order
The term 0' William T- Sheehan, and what they intended to do with the
who was appointed as the oneyear'SOmh Norwalk Lodge.
member 01‘ the board expires, and Mr. Fitzgerald, whose record as an
Mayor Frauds I. Burne“. this morn‘ organ‘zer [a very high said amid the
1118.3 announced his intention 0‘ 1'9 :cheers of his listeners, that his object-
llllPOllllIBB him [MI- Sheehans work ive point in the campaign was 500
last year. Dl‘OVEd SBllSlllOlOl‘)’ t0 8 members and a new home. Following
minority 0‘ the taxpayers, and Mayor his talk fifteen new members were an
Burneil believes that his experience rolled
gained the “‘3‘ W“ was valuable,| J J Cannon gave a very interesting
and that he is deserving of 3 re 89' and able address on Moosedom, dwell
pointment. i'ng eloquently on the three great prin
The 83998501”! intend to have Bdclples of this worthy order. Purity, Aid
new form 0! llai for the work this and Progress. Mr. Cannon told of the
time, and there is talk of having the proposed sanatoriutn for those broth-
orlginal list turned in by the proper- era auiferingfrom tuberculosis, and
ty owners bound into buck form; for wonderful Moose Heart, where the or-
inture reference. The new books will phang and widows of deceased mem-
be smaller and lighter than tbécum- bers‘ot the order are splendidly cared
berseme onesmade up last year. The for _
assessors will next -yveek prohablyl Following the meeting a parade,
visit several cities in the state for the headed by Beecher’s drum corps.
purpose of getting information re- ‘marched on the principal streets of the
.A splendid luncheon was provided aft
pany E, 2nd Mass. V. {a The body
was shipped to Merlden. Conn, thisi
morning where interment will be
made.
Funeral of Michael Finnegan.
The funeral services of Michael Fin
negan will be held from St. Marys
Church on Saturday, morning at 9
o’clock, Burial will be in St. Mary's
cemetery.‘
—8ATURDAY SPECIALS.
. 15 lbs. sugar, “00.
Best Creamery Butter. 35c. lb.e
Extra line potatoes, 22c. pit.
Fresh candied can. stereos.
Qt. time Jan. 45c. dos. _
0‘. Double Safety Jere-car. dos.
Intro steam with Tea and Cotton.
Royal Grocery. :2 80. Help St.
W sum. is n... at.»
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garding’ the making up of the lists.
tor the open meeting, and an entertain-
LEGS 0F L‘MB ‘6 LB ment of a high order was enjoyed.
LIMBHDPS 166 [B Clever and interesting boxing was a
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{notable feature, and novel stunts by
" "Young Coppo,” of Springwood, afford-
Lamb stew, 91:.
Best heavy prime roast the 'up ing a treat. Samuel Pulley proved a
' ' ' competent announcer.
“(Sprint & Barnes Bacon by the strip,i An energetic and whirlwind cam-
Fresh Hams 29¢ ipaign will be waged for the next nine-
Fresh shoulders Ilse lb :ty days. and no local lodge Will be
Small Pork Loin lea.“ é” lb more thriving than South Norwalli
«Frozen. 18c. lb
lLodgc. Loyal Order of Moose, at the
Genuine Spring Leg of Lamb, 22° in
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and of that time. h
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Home Dressed Veal.
attractiveness of the parade was the
11. including
11;”th,“ in grocery “a dellca platoon of local pelican:
Patrolmen Frank Station. John H
Germans Have Concentrated Strung Reinforc
ments at Roye, and Action Is Preceeding
Without Intermission. --Germans Are Ha "
mering Allies at Numerous Points, and Sa:
All Attempts to Break Through Ger.
L111es Have Been Repuised. Fierce Struggle
Also 13 on at Woevre, Where French Giana
Russians and Germans Make Con-
city, with red- fire and inspiring music. ‘
ofi‘ensive operations under General
enemy; from the boundaries of the governments of Sn-
mum's.
dessert.
. It’ll Toubltl. Wallace R. Sammie and John
5.22:; ”I“; 76 \. slots S“ Roberts. who occupied a prominent
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wrenches! Cam. in lbs, c1. 11‘ ”’5" rumour. .
Backus-I1. ' Coir-ale! slid. Special program, l
P “US, Oct. 2, 3 12 p. m.-——An official statement is- if
sued by the War Office this afternoon says tliat terrific AI, ‘
fighting- continues incessantly near Roye, where the Ger~ 1 ;
mans have been strongly reinforced. ‘ 1%
The statement says:
‘On our left wing the battle continues with terrific 3‘
fighting. notably in the region of Roye, where the Ger-f»; -'
mans appear to have concentrated important reinforce-
ments. The action extends more and more toward the" “5.?
north. . .. ‘ ‘
“The front of the battle line is now extended
the region to the south of Arras.
“Upon the Meuse the Germans attempted at night tb
throw a bridge across the river near St. Mihocl. The 1“”
into "‘
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bridge was destroyed by our guns. __ 1v”?
“I11 the Wocvre district our offensive continues and "_’.‘i
progresses step by step notably in the region between " '
Aprcmont and St. Mihiel. 3
“011 the remainder of the front there have been at- T’. '
tempted only partial operations here and there.” ' F
BERLIN, Oct. 2 (By wireless telegraphy to Say— 7"
ville, L. l.)—-:’\cc0rllinq to. announcement. made in are. ’7‘
1111 today the great battle in France is’still undecided.
The Germans are described as hammering the French po- 3‘
sitions at niiittcrous points by their heavy artillery. The:
attempts of'thc allies to break through the German lines. 3'
have been repulsed. The heaviest losses have been insthew'l
Argonne region.
The Germans continue to make steady progress. Iii
the fighting before Antwerp the German artillery has 8i
lenccd two of the Belgian forts. Gei‘man troops captu '
ed thirty aeroplanes sent from France to Belgium;
In the eastern arena of the vi ar.- thee Russian olfac-
sivc movement from the 1\ien1en Riv er against the Get—
mans in the province of Suwalki, is declared to have“
failed. It is officially reported that the Russian fortress
at Ossowetz. in Russian Poland, was bombarded by the
Germans until Sept. 25. 1 ‘
The fightingr 111 France. the siege of Antw crp and the
\011 Hindcnberg. all
going on at the same time are taken in Berlin to indicate
that the German army is not lacking in 1111311. 1
LONDON. Oct. 2, 4:40 p. inf—The official inform»;
tion bureau announced today that the government had de- ‘
cidcd to lay mines in certain areas as a counter stroke to,
the German procedure. ‘ *
PETRUGRAD. Oct. 2~The General Stat? has giv—
crt out the following official communication:
“The Russian troops have continued to repulse the
we‘d-i and LOHIZI. The engagement has been very fierce
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