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INSURANCE
THE BEST (DNPANIES IN THE
maltose AND WRITTEN AS
YOUR insurance suouw BI}
WRITTEN '1‘0 PROPERLY COV-
m YOU. Think this over, it means
a great deal to you.
Taylorgar Golden
Telephone No. 1230
both Norwalk Twat Ce. Bldg.
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WEATHER FORECAST.
Forecast for Norwalk and vicinity:
linsettled, probably shoucis tonight
and Satuiday The (entel
which has been hovering alouud Chi-
cast (or three days, has moved but
little during the last twenty-four
hours. it is still central over the
southern portion of Lake Michigan. it
is decerasing in intensity and will
probably travel slowly eastward dult
ing the next 21 home. Pleasant
weather l'ODlll’lties generally in the
western and southern districts. The
temperature is rising slowly in the
ventral districts.
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WEATHER A YEAR AGO
TODAY.
Teliipcraturc: Low 64; high,
81. lair.
CITY NEWS
The San Jose scale have done but
little damage to fruit trees this season,
and the tent-caterpillars are not as
numerous as last year.
Several partridses have been seen
in the woodlands, with their broods of
young, during the past two weeks,
but there is a scarcity of quails.
e—Straw hats. Straw hate. O'Brien's.
All members of \Vinoma Council.
No. 3|. 1). of 1)., desiring to visiting
Fairtleid, will please take the 6:10 p.
In. Westport trolley frm the Boston
store on Saturday, June 10th.
The public utilities commission has
approved the method of reconstruc‘
tion of double trolley tracks on Park
avenue. Bridgeport; Wilson avenue,
Norwalk; and on (‘arlisle street, New
Haven.
~Brand's special offer for June. it
Mr. Tiffany rings, set with white
apliire or line pearl, (June) or any
~tone of your birth month 83 to $7.
't‘hsrles Brand, Watlshmulter. Jeweler,
optican, South Norwalk.
7—Caps, .'.0c, 75c and 81. O'Brien's.
' Garrett Stack. a real estate broker
of Stamford, tiled a petition in bank-
ruptcy today in the UnitedStates dis-
trict court showing unsecured liabili-
ties of $1,818.56 and assets of book ac-
counts amounting to 8206.30.
Work at the Newburgh plant of the,
Ferry Hat (‘0. has been suspended
pending the settlement of the existing
dispute between the company and its
employes over the making or a new
bill of prices for the ensuing year.
New bills of prices for finishing in
the Factories of the von Gal Hat Co.
and the J. B. Murphy Hat Co. were
settled yesterday following conference
between the members of the firms and
the officers of the Hat ‘F‘nlshers’ as-
sociation. The new price bills for flu-
ishing remain to be settled in but two
more of the factories and ltis expect-
ed that settlements in both plants will
be made today.—Danbury News.
While Garrett Dalton was passin!‘
along Meadow street; Ansonla, Mon-
day, during the storm, lightning set
fire to 3m umbrella which be was car-
rying. Due to the electricity trans-
mitted through the handle of the um- i
brella Mr. Dalton could not let go of
it and the cover: burned off while he
held it in his hand. Mr. Dalton'a
- hands were not hunted.
Better Prepared
Thankful is the person who
has an account with The Peo-
rple’s Trust Company and
' makes weekly deposits—he is
. better prepared for any emer-
gency. , _ , lialal
Your account ts owned.
4% Interdst Paid on Savings
Accounts
11‘ Itil’ii’s lull III.
: llt'ad of the expedition.
——-——lb en service in t‘llilia and the Philip-
LIEUTENANT COLONEL RYAN
Danury 0m Receives Promotion
In United States Army.
omcial announcement has been
made of the vroniotion of Major James
A. Ryan of the United States army, to
the k of lieutenant-colonel.
Major Ryan, who was born in So.
Norwalk, has been in command of a
cavalry regiment in Mexico since the
‘expedition in search of Villa entered
that country, and at the commence-
|iiient of hostilities was acting chief
1of staff to General John J. Pershing,
l Colonel Ryan is a graduate of the
lDan in High School and entered
-‘\\'est Point from that (ity. He has
pines.
I The career of (olonel Rvan has
been watched with great i'l'erest by
It is many friends atld acquaintances,
Ia lid the announcement of his most re-
Ittiit promotion is very Welcome news
in this city.
MANSFIELD’S SON.
A number of local people are going
to ltedding, this evening, to see the
louldoot‘ pcrlorliiance of “The file-F
chant of Venice,“ to be given by the
students of the Sanford school. and in.
titlentaliy to see Richard Mansfield.
l'llid the son of the late Richard
Mansfield, the wellknown actor, play
the leading part of Antonio, in the
Sililkt-spearian play. ’
Rehearsals have been going on for
several weeks for the periorniance,
under the direction of Emil Schoch,
the instructor in languages at the
school .and it is probable that the out-
door presentation will be well attend-
d.
The low roof of the power house of
the Sanford School will be used as
the stage and the audience will be
given seats on the lawn in front of
the power house.
sioarmo NOTES.
Playing a game each Sunday since
the season opened the Georgetown
ball club has not yet inet defeat.
Theil victim, last Sunday, was the
team of the Dresdcnt lace works, of
Norwalk, and the score 26 to 6.
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WILTON
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Miss Angeline substituted at llurl-
butt Street school. 011 Tuesday, the
teacher, Miss Merwin, being ill.
The (‘ivic League held its annual
monthly meeting, Wednesday after-
110011 ill the Town llall.
Miss Elsie Och is visiting: friends in
ll‘llirtield: later she will visit in Wood.
niont, making, altogether, a three
weeks‘ visit.
A tea rootii has been opened inthe
house directly south of St. Matthew’s
church and formerly used for that pur.
pose by Miss Tucker, of the New York
Fernery.
'cht Sunday Children's Day will be
celebrated in the North Wilton Mis-
lsion, at the school house, Gifts of
ilowens are earnestly requested for
decoxations. All are cordially invited
to attend this service.
The Rev. t‘liarles A. Marks has" re-
covered front it severe cold and was
unable to otticlate in St. Matthew's
cliufch on Sunday. Many are sufler
ing from mild farms of the grip, ow-
ing to the cold, damp weather.
The home of Mrs. Richard Davis, in
South Wilton, has undergone thor.
ough renovation, all the rooms being
papered and painted. The house has
been rented to Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Davis.
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Mr. and Mrs. Timothy J. Merwiu
have kindly donated a. tract of land
Inear the Congregational church for a
Library building site. A committee
has the matter under consideration
and will report at the next meeting,
the second Monday in July.
The first meeting of the Summer
Whilst Club was held, Tuesday after-
noon, at the home of Mrs. A. W. Mer-
win. Five‘tables were in play and an
enjoyable time was spent. The club
will meet Tuesday, June 20th, with
Miss A. E. Carpenter.
The Wilton Library Association held
its annual meeting, Monday evening,
June 5th. in the Library. The presi-
dent, H. G. Thomson, having resigned,
E. Boyd Smith was elected to fill “1c
vacancy. The following omcers were
reelected: lira. George Walton, vice.
president: mu Carpenter. secretary.
and Miss Alice 3. Olmstead. treasurer.
The newly elected executive commit-
mm and Iliu-
lltltl mutt
, NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Games Yeeteniay.
All games postponed, rain.
Standing in National League.
/ W. L. PP.
BJOOklyn ............. 24 15 .615
New \ork ............ 22 18 .550
Philadelphia ..... . . . .23 19 .548
Baton .............. 2t) ‘32 .476
C‘ncmnati ............ 2.’ 25 .468
(rubDUl‘gh ....... . . . .19 23 ‘63
L‘hllago 21 3.3 .4511
St. Louis .. . .21 26 .447
Games Today.
Cincinnati at Brooklyn.
l’ittsbulgh‘at New York.
t‘llicago at Philadelphia.
St Louis at Boston.
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Games Yesterday.
Cleveland, 5; Washington, 5 (15 in-
nliigs).
Other games postponed, rain.
Standing in American League.
“'. L. P.(‘.
Cleveland ............ 2 18 .600
New York ............ 24 18 571
Washington .......... 24 19 .558
Boston ............... 23 21 .523
ielroit ...............22 23 .489
Chicago .............. 19 23 .452
St. Louis ............. 19 25 .432
l‘hiladelpllia ...... 15 2 .366
Games Today.
Washington at Cleveland.
hoston at Detroit.
Philadelphia at Chicago.
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You will want better clothes than ever this summer to
keep 5th with the new ideas and opportunities. There
never was a season when it meant more to you to how
these “Benjamin" clothes; workmanship and style, priced
right. 318,00 and better.
Two Piece Hot Weather Suits from $8.50 up.
Davis
85 Washington St. So. Norwalk
New York at St. Louis.
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INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE.
Gamer Yesterday.
Richmond, 12; Newark, 4.
Baltimore, 6; Providence, 1.
Buffalo, 4; Toronto, 3 (10 innings).
Montreal, 8; Rochester, 6.
Standing In International League.
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1- .. " l_‘_ailored Skirts tor Summer
Providence . .......... 23 12 .657
Newark . ............. 19 17 .528
Richmond ............ 19 18 .514 “Fashionable, sporty appearing. Separate Skirts, featuring
Baltimore ............ 19 18 .514 the WW latest “1'19 inflOVfliON-
Montreal .. ........ ...18 is, .soo WHITE _SERGE—In all rim $3 98
"”5193”:":"'."‘16 is .471, WHITéCORDUBOY—In heav Itfipgs— L
Rochester ............14' . M. .41! $3.98 81:25
Toronto ..............13 19 .38?
Newark If'l';:;nT::;.y' k" SUMMER HOUSE DRESSES
Profidi‘m‘e at Baltimore. Pretty Dresses for every day wear. In good color com-
Blh‘lfllo at Toronto binations and of durable fabrics. . _ 11].!
Rochester at Montreal. , J 79¢—98¢*$1.98 V -
EASTERN LEAGUE.
Games Yesterday. CIIOSING OUT
All games postponed, rain.
SUMMER FURS—Fgéneég 93.98 and $4.98
Standin In E 5 er a . NW .
' 't a.” f.“ m, OSTRICH BOAS—Formcrly $1.49 ' ,g “ " 1
New London ......... 22 8 .733 Now $1 00
Springfield ............‘20 11 .645
Portland ............. 18 10 .643 . 1
Lawrence ............ 17 14 .548 -
Worcester ........... 16 15 .516 ‘
Lynn ................. 17 16 .515 . .
Lowell ............... 14 17 .452
............. .. .7 The City Nattonal Bank
New littven .......... 10 21 .323 -
Bridgeport ........... 10 26 In " FINANCIAL SUCCESS
Games Today.
Hartford at New Haven (2), in all permanent financial success it is necessary to have ample
Springfield at Portland. funds to meet every obligation promptly.
You establish strong banking connections by having an account
New London at. Bridgeport. with this Bank—a Bank with strong capital and surplus—a good
Worcester at Lynn. record—and an established reputation.
Lowell at Lawrence. Upon request a repres ntative will call and consult with you re-
—— garding any matter perta ning to banking—our time and experience
AMERICAN assocmrlon owes "’9 at ”m” “SW“
YESTERDAY. Join our Prosperity Club, 3per cent. interest and. Bonus of $1. 25
Kansas City, 13; Minneapolis, 10. which is equal to your first deposit.
Indianapolis, -8: Louisville, 5. l'
Toledo-Columbus, rain. __.‘_. Mg—~
Milwaukee-St. Paul, rain.
SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION GAMES MIDDIES
VETERDAY' }uet the thing for vacations and outings. C001 and com-
New Orleans, 4; Memphis, 2. ’ fortable, as well as semceable. .
gym: 2’ :‘Tzfifimé 1' - Middiee made of pink, blue and white Indian Head, in belt-
Onfie; nofagch’edule: 8" ' ed eEects, with white collars and cuffs . . . . . . . . . . $1. 50
' Regular middy styles, laced at sides, in pink, blue and
PLAINFIELD HAS $3,000 FIRE, white poplin 'a $1 50
I'LAINFIELD, June 9.——Damage es~ Middies made of Galatee cloth with collars, cuffs and bands
timated at about $6,006 resulted from of pink, blue or green stripes 1.00
"a fire early today in a Mime“ block Others in cost styles, made of striped Galatea with white
occupied by Arthur c. Tlllinghast, can,“ and culls , $1, 00
dealer in coal and grain. Most of the Plain White Middiés can”; trimmed with white emblem
loss was on grain, which was water and “now braid or blue collar: ind cufia . . . . . . . $1.00
3311‘: 11211133315: b: fiiymatl: Whi“ Silk Poplin Middies with pink or blue collars and
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suished. The cause of the tire is not ‘ cuffs, laced at sided. ed With small pearl buttone,2 25
1-13“. Children's sizes, 6 yrs. to 14 yrs. Ladies' and Misses’,
NEW flEAMSHle LINE. 3‘ t° 4°‘ /
NEW YORK. June 9.——A direct line
of steamshipa with a sailing every six
weeks has been established hr the I MALLE‘ I u I tE
Johnson Line between. Gallium. J‘s"
Sweden. aid Chilean ports. according—1
to 1}. Helgren. Okay :tli :.
you hire a e '
fry: Glasslfied Adds 1’er Result. .~
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Thoseclljoyalllc hours spent on f‘" putting CW” and 0t
:1)()l't‘ll arc doubly-valuable for “”01"" apparel away m for
lClllllrt)ltlt‘l'lllg'. liusy tiligcl‘s scclil summer.
HQWLAND'S
Entrances on Main 82., Fairfield Ave. and Cannon St. ‘ W v
Bridgeport, Conn, Friday, June 9, 1916. ,5
Continue! _
More time for women to share in the special lot of
dresses at $8. 75 or to order from the dresses exhibit- 1
ed by expert models at $5. 50 to $25!
It) rtasoii oi the storm, \\ lllt Ii lupt a lilillibcr of in-
ttl’tstt‘tl folks at lltllllt, lllt ullltIiit‘ (\liililt anti ~alc of
drums and >Ulls alltl skirts 1.3' ttJililllllttl 101' all additional
t\\o tla\~‘.
llaiidSome sulllmcr drt<<t~ lll wide range of ~t\les
{llitl lilattrials—imluding a. liiitrt lltlllll)tl ot litautiiul and
txtltlsiit tlrcssts.
Summer tllcsscs of "gClltlul tltilitv-poltli dresses
allll ~tltli, iii t\cc*lltnt lilattriub ind Iltasing styles.
Sullillitr suits of >lrlllLS and plain tolors and tolitrast-
inf" tolilbitiations.
\‘hiits of 110“th flaringr liiotltls and ill the smart
stripes and fancy dtsiglis that gilc sutli life to the styles
til llils‘ St‘aSOIl. i;
I.iitll sort to be exhibited and sold at special price for 5',"
the bailout“! of the link! 16>
Dresses—$5 to $25. Suits—48. 75 to $12. so. ' ‘1‘.
Skirts—$5 and more. ' ‘7',
St‘t‘Olld limit, 1"?
Embroidery for
sunny hours.
Keep moths away!
Motliprooi bugs are cxt‘ell ‘ ‘
’i‘anpapcr sliccts arc. a new
{(1111}: this season. 'lhcv pa
take the place of mothballs
to add delight to the restful llio-
niciits.
Now really. :1 iiuliilicrof new
articles illcludilig~ 1‘1”!" MC 51‘3”?- f
Luncheon sets, 1 24-inch center and Odorless tar bags, white lining.
a half a dozen each of 6 and 12 inch sizes ,-t‘.0c, 70c, 85c and ti. l ,
doylies, in blue design and with 'sczti— Cedar MKS. 3 51295.45... $1 ’ ‘
laps of blue,—:l.25. 31.25.
Scarfs in blue ’scalloped pattern. . .
45 inches long,——50c. . be): 3:1:03‘:.,?:_eets' 5 by 7 turbo
Bags for holding fancywork—‘Jtic. ' . '
Doylie holders, 24-inch size—650: Tar paper, ”been 40 by ‘8 inch
tic.
Winch sizc~65c. _
Laundry [3333-590 Moth balls, per box—10c and 1‘? "
Combinations in envelope style, sev- “
crttl attractive stamped designs,-—50c. Fourth floor. It"
Card-table covers. stamped, with
tapes for tying—$1.25 and $1.50.
Luncheon sets of upteces in French
knot and loop-stitch patterns have
‘ecelloped ' edged-41.25.
Near Falrfleld avenue door.
Get furs in
cold storage!
Every \v arm day that fur C“
or niufi' stays out of cold storage.
is a day of added and real d
gcr. ' _
Furs require cold air. They are I"
injured by exposure to warmth
the dust now so prevalent. .
One real safe place for them Is 1! 4'
such ccld dry vault as they are atom, ‘
{_ Fall of a Nation
by Thomas Dixon.
This \ivid picture by 'I‘llollldc
Dixon purports to be the story of
the conqucst of tlic l'llllt‘tl Stzltcs
iii 1918 by the Imperial nation. ”5 “5'
’Tis more than a story. It is a Reasonable cllaigc cov crs this
cry to thc lilcli and women of storage and insurance against,
America to ntvakc! It is a call to I‘M by tire or theft. . mg: .4.
prepare: to lilakt‘ ready to defend
that which in: bold and love
$1.3
And these uill be read with intel-
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Second floor.
Ihcrc‘s something in
_ home-frozen ice cream
The Door of Dread—Arthur String-
"-4135. that appcaisto every one of us. '
Go l-‘orth and Fintl——Ed\vard 3. Mol- It (1005“ have the "look-“t" 1’
tau—$1.35. that made by experts. .‘iut Whit
The Tigress-Anne Warner—$1.25 3 smoothness ("Id {'33'01'! Ana «
The Round About—.1. p; Buckrose what fun "spootnng' it out 0‘
”‘1 n- ‘ lllC lrt Clt‘l . is i
The Day of Wrath—Louis Tracy— l: iiiticnt freezers, sizcs from,‘
$1.25. Ittait to S,—-$i. 35 to $4..95 "a
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Fourth floor.
Hats-1950 !
011cc again—tine and big lot of untrimmed hats at 7
95 cents. .
l. \Cf) large and small shape that Fashion approves. -
Ever} color (including white) and every favorite
\v cmc and texture of straw.
llats north double, and nlorc than double, this price
of 95 cents.
Third floor.
i Main floor, rcar. _ ‘ I
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