A SUGG 8 NOV
‘ m daysmooid without
a {119.9 lane has we all ro-
asts-to suitor is a shoe;
and uni-mu Dayis draw-
ing nighor, the cot of giv-
ing‘s golfing higher—dds:
'9 We W!
4 A gift of guns we all all-
m of such choice thing
folks nwer tire—and they
are not to blame. Give Dill-
m. then. if you desire—-
our black ones make a merry
I
" fire—tile cost is much thef
Jamel
Ihe
FERRIS COAL
CQMPANY.
‘ Boys' Suits and Balms-
, and told of
Pocket Magnifiers. ........... 251: up The amount “35 fixed at 3300-
,Mding Glasses .............. 50c 11
Auto Goggles. . . .44 ........ 25c. 31. 32 up
.Nickel Spectacles or Eyeglasses. $1 .25 was granted a divorce from "90“ C
'Gold- illled Eyeglasses or Spectacles
..................... 32. 75
Eyeglasses Fitted ............ 45o up
Eyeglass and Spectacle Cases.10c to $1
.‘I‘hormometerr all kinds ...... 351: up
STAMPS ON ALL REPAIR WO‘R‘K.
Christmas Clocks
4WkCloclls. ......
lwsu Clocks ........... 93.511 to 919.50'
Alarm Clocks .............. $1 to $140
lAutomoblle Clocks ............ $3 up
All Brand’s Clocks have been tested
and found accurate.
_ REMEMBER
3 4 H. TRADING STAMPS GIVEN.
(31113111111111
RELIABLE WATCHMAKER,
f JEWELERA AND OPTICIAN,4
4 4 I33 Washington street, South Norwslk
' GREEN TRADING STAMPS GIVEN.
ill not on 11101111
I0 111 ls 1 1111
ii" (Continued from lst page.)
FMe't Unmrupulouo Mon.
'Unscrupulous men met the young
woman and took advantage of her
llirmity. Things went from bad to
worse. Finally the town authorities
Ordered Schmidt to confine his wife
and she was cummitted to Middle-
own in 1902.
lit was about "this time that the
husband discovered how he had been
poled. He sought relief in the
general assembiv but the cute was
not then pressed.
4 In the nulinn of 1“” Schmidt’s
petition again went before the gen-
eral! assembly. .The Judiciary com-
mittee gave a full hearing. Evidence
4.11m; laid before the mittee show-
in! that his “wifes barents had de-
liberately deceived him in the bone
that «marriage 7 would‘, cure their
daughter's mental affliction. The ev-
idence showed that it had the corn
trary edect . W:
_ Wanted eult‘able Bond.
At the hearing Attorney General
“John -H,.Ligl1t appeared in behalf
the state. as the law provides. He
411911]. he would not object'to the our
jnuiment provided a. suitable bond
were filed guaranteeing Norwalk and
the state against loss for the support
:31! the wife. This Schmidt was will-
} g to do. He has paid her board
regularly for many years. .
But despite all the strong merit of
4 midt's case. Governor Baldwin
' .{tii'e- -bill granting him relief.
4 governor held that 'the legisla-
exceeded its «powers in creating
roe, that It was a matter for.
tonnes noon.
“Guardian Appointed.
the case came up this morn- _
Joneph R. Taylor was so-
.4.$1.50 lo so
Shelf Clocks ...... .......'..94 to 912‘
' horns and seeing Ervln and a womanl
4 mmflmmmmumnmsmdouu’a
14 wwwmmrsensrcncnnamsvm
Gomqarrlnhornndlmborudourhfltiosandfllonpat
astotbetost. Wewlnchargeyou only whstis'noosusrytobflns'
thebutomotsorosorm profit—none". We wantyoor
fathom Just“ when we would like the Int order.
n...- Hatch & Bailey 13mm
Useful HOLIDAY PRESENTS
Boys’ Mackinaws,
, Willi IIIII’
110113 flilflillilii
caans, 1
‘Voangl‘eopleoflilemm
Communafivom-
Fill '
At Very Reasonable Price.
- GOTTLIEB’S
$7 and $10 Suits.
11 N- Main St- 30- Norwalk; Adecidedly clever and humorous im
_ .. personation of
objection. but he thought a bond meets on “A Railroad Trip." W” on
should be tiled terminingly presented. last
Schmidt went on
his marriage,
Walsh having previously stated the out to enjoy the clever acting.
,fscts.
Judge Burpee said he was prepared entertainment:
to grant the annulment, but he4 Bride—Miss Lois Beers.
Would accept Attorney General. uroom—4-lrvillg Jennings
Light's suggestion regarding a bond ' Bride‘s Mother—Miss Margaret Mo:
Clure.
Conductor—Joseph Gotham.
Ticket Agent—Harold Wilson.
Newsboy-Edward Weed.
Expression-Oscar Redling.
Colored Porter—Alsop Smith.
dther Decrees Granted. I
Maude M. Morehouse of Stratford
A Morellouse on the ground of illfidelity.4
The couple were married on October
H, 1891 and Mrs. Morebouse testiv 01d Maid—Helen Hitchcock.
fled that about a year ago. she be 09.10111 Lady Mrs. M R. McCaus
came aware of her husband’s unioith- land
1 fulness. and when she spoke to him Ministeralsawrence Paul.
'about it he confessed. 'She finally : Farmer—Robert Oliver.
left him, taking her children with Farmer's Wife—Miss
her. deayue.
Mrs Mary E DIME 01’ 50““! M" 1 Traveling Maw—Richard Gleason.
>walk testified to seeing Morehouse yum“; Girls—Anna Miller
Jalld a woman not his wife register in Charlotte Gorham
aNew York hotel and go to a room. ' 4Dlltclllnan7—Dalllel Gleason.
Three divorces cases pontiuucd Slsterwhilldred Nash
from last week, came up today and; Members of a Theatrical Troupe—-
Judge Burpee granted 11991961 ,.Ii,ull-. Misses lda Kraemer and Carrie Mc-
' by SWJW Dorman 0‘ ““3 Gil-3' “'39 8“" Causland and Paul Lawrence.
en a decree from Robert Myron Dor- German 11101111114011. Jesse.
man 0“ the ground of cruelty; Pan-4 Children-«Helen Chadeayno, Amelia
"all“ B“°°‘° “we‘ve“ ‘1 “”9" ”0’“ Jesse Marion Bodwell, Eleen Redlillg,
Emilio Bucolo on ”‘9 ground or to Carrie Paxton. Horton Dibble, Harry
fidelity and Bertha M. Dearborn of Bradbury and Irving Poole
this city was granted a decree from
Ervin Dearborn, the ground beinxi
infidelity.
Mrs. Anna Herman testified to liv
ing in the same house as the near i
lll0lllll UNDER FRIDGE
Ills BEEN APPRIIVEII
HARTFORD. Conn, Dec. 19.—The
Public Utilities Commililsion in find-
lngs made public today approves the
gioint 'petltlon.of the New York, New
Funeral of Mn, Nichols. 4 ”lave“ 3““ “mm“ “Wm“ 00*“
The funeral of Mrs Marie Nichols Ipnny and the Connecticut Company
wife of Patrick Nichols. who died was for construction at grade of tracks in
terday, at her home. on Podmore Watervilley and the petition of the
street was held from St Joseph's Connecticut Company for construction
Church. at 9 o'clock tllis morning of tracks in certain streets in \‘or-
Rev. R‘ J. Carroll olilclated. Interment “"1“
t. . mel. r
f°n°wed 1" s “a” 3 C“ e 3' EUREKA LODGE OFFICERS.
'Mrs. Rose Carr Chosen Noble Grand
and Mrs. George Stevens ~Vioe
Noble Grand.
omcers were elected last evening at
the meeting of Eurekah Rebekah
Lodge, 1. 0.0. Ff Following the trans-
action of routine business a pleasant
social time was enjoyed, and refresh-
ments were served. The following or-
llcers, elected last evening, will be in-
stalled on January 15th: 4 ~ '
4 Noble Grand—Mrs. Rose Carr.
i ViceNoble - Grand—Mrs. George
Stevens.
Recording Secretary-Mrs. Frank J.
Bradbury.
Financial Secretary—~Mias Elizabeth
UndeldoWn. 4
Treasurer-Twas Carrie Foster.
s Trustee—Harry Bartram.
Director-shin. A. Martiileau.
Pianistalliiss Jennie Riordan.
named Marsden chasing each other.
around the backyard and she also saw 1
them on the stoop hugging each other. .
DEATHS AND FUN ERALS
.....___
FRIDAY EVENING WHIST CLUB.
Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Bishop entertain-
ed the members of the Friday Evening
Whist Club. at their home, on East
avenue, last night. Mrs. Reed Havi-
lland and Fletcher H. Montgomery won
the first prizes, while Mr. and Mrs.
Frederick J. Ham. Jr.. captured the
guests' prizes. Refreshments were
served later in the evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Van Buren will
entertain at the next meeting, which
will be on New Year‘s Eve. '
OPERATED ON FOR TUMOR. ,
Mrs. Bertha Germanette, of 12 Un. '
ion Park place, was operated on for
tumor, yesterday'afternoon, at the Nor
vwalk Hospital. by Dr."William J. Trac-
ey. Mrs. Germanette had previously
undergone an operation. Her condition:
Is reported as being favorable today. i
" Specials To- day
\nv customer pllrclla’smg to the summit of
$1.110 or more at either of our stems will be . .
given the choice of one. can of any- of the canned
vegetables in our window “ .
Pilllli 901st. " . -. 12V.c 111.4;
113901111111 . localised.
Hon1e-made~$ausagc Maine Poéwatoesk ,- o
........... 15.54411: k». 75419 I”? '4-
Fancy Sweet Potatoes ‘Red or Yellow Onions
....... 44, .425¢pk
«se-
' am by Charles Starling, the all.
the characters one
_ evening,
the witness stand at the South Norwalk Congregational:
Judge Church. A goodly number were pres.
The
following took part in the enjoyable»
Luella Cha-
and
i .114 was voted to tree the road;
A very attractive Christmas concert,
will be given by the quartet. d tho
First Methodist W Church on
Sunday evening. The choir will be
outed violinist, and bliss May Fallon
will read selections from Charles Dic-
keu's “Christmas Carol."
tract 9 very large audience:
from "Thais" ........... Massenet
Quartet—The Glad Tidings
Hymn.
Scripture Reading.
Prayer.
Piano and violin odenory~Adoration
.......................
Mrs. Hull.
Readings from “Christmas Carol”.
Quartet—The Birthday of a King
Reading. No. 2.
Quartet—There'Dwelt ln om Judea.
Reading. No. 3.
1 Hymn. .
i Benediction.
‘Plano and Violin Posllude—Canzon-4
etta .............. D‘Ambrosiol
DANIEL O'SHAUGHNESSY.
I4
A Former Resident of Norwalk Dies In '1
I Montreal. i
1 Notice of the death of Daniel
IO'Bllaugllnessy, at Montreal, Canada.4
which occurred on‘the 16th of Decca»:
bar, has just been received in this clty.§
!Mr. O'Shsughnessy resided in South,
4Norwslk fifty years ago, being employ-f
god 113 a tailor by the late WIIllam H.‘4
‘Swords, a few years later going to
Canada. where, with his brother, they4
established themselves in business.’
merchant tailors of that city. Mr.
O’Sllaughnessy retired from business
five years ago, and paid a visit to this
city three years ago,=£renewing old
acquaintances. expressing surprise at
the many changes that
place.
of “'81“ Washington slibet. '3
. l I.
clulllv CASE tors
NEW CITY. N. Y.. Dec. llw'i‘ho
fate. of William V. Clear): former
Town Clerk of llal'orstrnw, on trial
of his son-lndaw, Eug‘ene Newman.
was expected to be in the hands at.
the jury this afternoon. All evidence
for and against Cleury was present-
cd biforc adjournment of court last
night (‘ounscl were to sum up the
evidence for and ngrl'i‘nst“Cloal-y was
presenled before adjournment ' of
court last night. Counsel were to sum
up the elldence todnl, and the case
will be. shed to the jury when Jus-
tice. Morschnuscr has finished his
charge.
The sensation of the iris] came
last night. when Mrs. Anna Clenry
Newman. widow of Eugene Newman
and daughter of lhe defendant. cor-
roborated on the witness stand the
testimony of her motherand tattl-
or, whode preceded her. Mrs. Mew-
man told of her marriage to Eugene
Azewman five days before the shoot-
ing, declaring that she had kept the
fact a secret from her {other and mo-
ther, and in answer to questions sf-
flrmed the contention of the defense
that the Newman was the father of
her unborn child. which fact Cleurv
previously had stated caused him to
lose/his reason when his son-in law
called to inform him of the secret
marriage. .
nouns Ill counloll
orlf 111111111111, 11111 Your
NEW YORK, Dec. 19. —-The steamer
Bratsbor‘g, outward bound for Rio Ja-
nelro, collided with the Greek steamer
Themistocles. lying at ‘anchor, oi!
Quarantine today.
Apparently the Themistocles was-
undamaged. The midshlp bridge of the
Bratsberg was \smashed. After she
had stopped and investigated. however.
the Bratsberg- proceeded on her way.
iLAS'l‘ 0F TOLL measure 180L-
15““). '
4 MONTPELIER Vt. Dec. 19 —«~44‘
Steps have been taken whereby tile
Peru Turnpike, one o! the last tolls
in th country._ will becon'fe we...
‘state highway; The me lies in the
terms of Windham, Londonderry and 1
Porn; in 4111s southern phr ‘ f the
state At the list legislativ‘eJ-session
either
through porcupine by “the state from
the Rare Turnpike ,C any. or new
questration prooe‘edln with the al-
.4ternotlve_ proposition ' 11111111111149
Wrench state. rdnd. mmmlonors
appointed by (revel-no 491.9er of»
tor several. hearings“ in 494 419““
‘v damnation our paladin
The fol- '
lowing order of service should at- '
Organ and violin prelude—Meditation :7
..Brewer :j
Quartet—Bethlehem ....... 4. Bartlett ‘I
Borowskl 'I
Soprano Solo—Behold, l Bring You 44
Good Tidings ........... Robinson _'
Neidlinger .3
which. in time. made them the leading
to 111111 .1113 Al-TEIINIilIII
here for the murder on July 23 last "
Holiday suggestion all round the store
In every department will he .iound attractive and
Scaris
A beautiful assortment.
liandkcrchieis
children, packed
For men, women and
farm v boxes.
ladies’ Neckwear
.\II llll: new ideas in fibbon and lace conl- and SIZES.
Illllaiious.
’ Holly Ribbon 10c roll
The Famous Trciussc Gloves
l0l' Ladies
All the latest shades,- for street or evening
wear.
Stationery
Molly styles in attractive boxes.'
Shopping Bags
And many novelties ill silk and leather.
imported China
had taken .3
He was at that time the guest I.
of his coullsin. Edwar‘d‘Cunniugham, j;
A big and beautiful display
See the 25c, soc. 75c and $1.00 tables.
Nickle Ware
”Tea and Coffee Pots, Vacuum Bottles, Beer
Sets, etc.
A Fine Stock of Cut Glass.
ladies’ Fur Coats, Mulls and
Children’s Fur Sets
ladics’ Tailored Suits and Coats
oi the latest models
Silk and lingerie Waists
appropriate gifts for every member
of the family
Copyright Fiction tic
Beautifully bound books, hundreds of titles.
Books
for boys and girls.
authors, 25c.
Children’s Books. Christmas
Cards, Tags and Labels.
Umbrellas '
A newline from $1.00 to $5.00, with attracr
tivc handles for men and women,
Children's Umbrellas.
Suit Cases and Bags. all styles
Ladics’ Rain Coats
Bathrobes and Sweaters. 4
Christmas Stockings
For men, women and children. In
gift boxes.
~All the most popular
Booklets,
in
~ special
Gloves
For men and boys.
‘Men’s Neckwcar
A l'llll.‘ showing in fancy boxes.
Beacon Bathrobe Blankets,
lndiall Blankets, Crib Blankets
’ i “clings” Rubs
All kinds and that
presents. .4 >
Table linen
Embroidered Sets. Guest Towels, Etc.
‘
sizes will make fine
This Store opcll cucllillgs until Cllrlsllllas
2 :-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:—:-:-:-:::-:.-.a- ut-.-:-:-:-:It-;-Zn;':- -:-2~.v-'.-.-.-.~ -;-:-:-'.-'.-:-..w:-;-; . : L i : 2 in: ‘ L ' ‘. ' ' '
FRIDAY AFTERNOON CLUB.
The Friday Afternoon Club were
entertained yesterday at the hospita-
ble home of Mrs Christian Swart's, 69
West avenue.
afternoon was as followe: z; '
An Analysis of the Year's Best Sell ’ 4
.
era—Miss Lillianl Gettler.
Anatole France~Mlss Pryr. '
The meeting was in charge ohms
William H. Baldwin}
x011“ 11.11 CHAPTER MEETS.
Rel. W. H. Wakcham Bcvlotfiiflooll
on Real Life, and Miss Becker
Giles Solos.
The regular meeting of No rwdlk
Chapter. Q. A. It. was held at the
home of Mrs. E. G. Wilkinson. on
West street. on the a'Jte'rn‘oon 0! ti: 4
do before yesterday. The progra
was; of great interest. Rey. Wm. 3/4
Wakeham. pastor of the First M. E.
CDhrch of South Norwalk. feviewed
.Pa\ 01‘ 48 book "Real Life, or Facts
M'on Live By" in the most interest-
ing manner. Mr. Walteharn has a
very pleasing personality, and he
showed that “lives of great men all
remind us we can make our lives sub—
lime, "rand a new vision and clearer
perception was given. ’ A
Miss Ethel Becker plhyd on her
violin delightfully, and both num-
bers were encored. Mrs. M. R. Mo-
Causland was the accompaniast. The
Chapter voted to continue durnishing
financial all! to the young than in,
Sumeld Uterary School, and will
send too. He is a graduate in one,
when' he will go to sprungned to
study to be a Y. M. C. A. director. ;
At ..the close at tho meeting Mrs.
Wilkenson served a dainty luncheon.
__.,_..._._\.____.._.‘_.__.._— .
CHAR!“ DAY IN MISSOURI.
81mins. Dec. $19. L-rhls 1's Char- '
lty Day in Missouri by proclamation
bf the Governor“
Contributions of money or food-1
stuffs are being solicited by the or
ganlséd wot-keratin every upturn in the
state tor the relief of audérers by the :
Européan witr Tile bush and food-
stunts will be given to the mane-m
Relief committee. which will till a.
t duringtho ill-rt week 0134th3.
Missouri ship"4 wlto food and he 14,4144 4
The program [991' the 4 4. '-
1 ' Good fMACKlNAWe-4
COAT "for a' Good Boy, 4
present
Sizes from 8 to 17
, Strictly All WoolCoats.
will make a good Xmas
Prices 1....1510 10.11100 ‘ 7
CHARNOK’S MARKET
Telephone 5834
Small Fresh Hams . 16¢ Native Chickens
Fresh Shoulders .. . .144¢ Everything' 1n Fresh Vege-
Small Pork Loin ...~.4-16¢ tables. ” ‘
Sidc Pork ~15z¢ Figs" Knuckles and Sour
Pure Lard 14¢ Kraut -
FANCY CHRISTMAS TREES AND WREATHS.
Norwalk Chronicler