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NEW ‘AGAINST LEGION that William H. McMahon, as a com-
SOFT HATS H0 ‘ mittee of one, was appointed by the
Q3 75 ME PROJECT chairman to invite the mayor's com-
, " ' t‘ ' - _ ‘ mlttee into the fray. Those gentlemen
3, A (1 Better out nued from First Page soon made their appearance, and were
n .th r ptgptlylggen “three cheers."
v q , ere ore, hoped that the meetin ‘ ncra rest was the first of the
.oEW NECKWEAR :thc Armory will bring about a basing" mayor's committee ‘0 speak. He 3““
65C to $300 solution or the whole affair. The call a brief history of the whole ah‘air.stat-
ing the facts leading up to the idea of
using the fund for the erection of a.
permanent home or memorial. He ex-
plained that the committee desired to
do nothing but act on the wishes of
the boys. and that, when at the meet-
ing held on the subject. it was un'ani-
mously voted to erect a home and dis-
pense with the idea of having a big
celebration, the mayor's committee
was of the opinion the proposition was
being backed by all of Somalk’s re-
turned heroes, and not a handful, as
public sentiment would now have us
understand. .
Mr. Miller followed Mr. Frost and.
’ixoill‘hbe $92571: sheeting, on Tuesday,
‘ e pu :4 e in both
E . tomorrow. . - local papers
I i The council chamber was crowded
[to a point of suffocation shortly after
the meeting had gotten under way,
lu'ith men standing on seats. while
.others thronged both Stairways. cla-
,morrng to gain admission. The major-
gity of those present Were composed
for ex-service men, Iron) all parts of
-Norwalk and Wilton, while the re
mainder consisted of men and boys
,who had not been in the service. but
iwere equally interested in the mac
ter. A committee from the mavor’s-
committee of sixty, consisting of flan-”Dome along the same lines. He. too.
-—«A-__fl gpm' Russell P‘l‘OSl. James \"00d David §W'RS under the impression that the K9"-
R I ‘.H, Miller, John J_ Cavanagh, 'Joseph teral expression favored a home, and
Joseph Davis:
55 wasnmarox‘smm,
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14 2.110. Boys Caps. O'Brien's
[Davis and We J. J. \Valsh, present-mad no idea that so many boys were
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led filmselves in response to a speck” 5 Opposed to it. in speaking of how
invitation. ‘ gproup Norwalk was of her sons. and
The meeting was opened.short|v af—ihow' during the course Of the war,
.ter the appointed hour by “him":those at home had done everything
rLgeutenam William P. Hanlon “.h'otpossible in the way of saving gasoline
{was appointed chairman Of the’ memfl’and electricity. when asked to do so,
ring, with James (‘rcagh, of Norwalk :contributing to loans and drives al-
———— 1a: secretary. bmost beyond the extent of their means.
.; ltisl minute needs for the' in order- to make known thc sense‘and‘ in finally 9‘30”“: an honor roll
, 3,1”. are ready a, Tristramior the mceting and purpose for which 3 that was the nude and envy of the
' ' the “\Vclcome Homc" fund had b“)n‘-surr-oundirtg country. “And. at ”‘0‘
e ' ~. rncludrng hosiery, lrandkt-‘r-l0”ngmy gotten up, Mr. Hanlon l_‘,.,pt'escnt time. Norwalk is oingto “‘9'
.. mum, under-wear. and a qupmed the secretary to road a rum, iup tolts reputation by gilt g the boys:
~: :rurtks, bugs and suit cases. of the form letter scnt out by Mayo‘l.§3usl what. ”195' .Wanl and the best :
"llonovan. when he named Iris (tumult-”"0"?y can buy.’ SH”! MT‘ Miller. in‘
The 19"”. r ad. . ; (conclusion. 9
Q g m part 9 Mr. Splan. in bchall‘ of himself and
gall his (‘OIIlradt-s. who had answered
'their country's call. agreed with Mn:
rMiller that the people of Norwalk had
:always "Gone Over the Top" when‘
called upon to do anything. and wish-
led to take the opportunity of thanking
nit-m nr‘ .9 “'oodward at‘enuc‘ [W M sixty.
r'ml vo the police yesterday af-' The "mock“! ””5 “‘l‘é‘f and im-
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pro-salve celebration is to shov. to
‘zmt nmultbors were bothering
' cat-h and every man Who >Fl'\'trtl
...:‘H. Lockwood investigated! the nation in lhls great conflict.
vr..-.,..~.lt-ti in brinain: about a {1'0“ 50 lhfll'llily terminatcd. that
. . . ' to pcop c of this crty are 'r‘atc-
.1 .. :t n between all~ 5
ttullflnll to iul to them for their willing anil
.- I’lnl'vl‘ned. ! lleal’ly response;- to the cauw: ol lthem heartily for all the)" did" h
l the country. it should be a mar- 'ux:{~:itr(:~:‘ fizzfigiitllfe cgatrmzn hart-$1":
Will tlm party that borrowed a“; '.e.1 0,! Fri-50m” "5m". “3"“ mm” 1.0 :committee of qixtv when asked to say'
" Ink 4 i. w days am) from Til-r excl) res.dent of this city that this la {9“, words é‘pggwed'thplgamp ideflsv
. m.” k-rrmh Shop kindly .return 1'- ‘Hfibmuon be' m every way. ”I" ”is his fellow committvcnrun. lie stab
rum! complete rnanrrestation or «d that the sentiment “(find {mt-n
thanksgiving, gratitude and Wei-
come ever witnessed 11(10‘, and
that it be not exceeded in any pro
portional degree by any other mu-
nicipality in the state.
in ('onncclion with this letter, thu-
chairman pointed out the fact ltlhl the
“112111141 idea (if a “\Vt-lcorne Hour” . .. . .
was. as explained in the above pair-l. on H") tween. S3“! "Jr‘ ( avanagh. He
araph, thobstJ'vance of “'MH day and .gave his listeners to understand that
“m the buildin' of , 7.. ' , .the committee had been appointed to
- L d memonal homer ' t th wi he of the co l and
\\llh the money. "‘3", 0“ do] 8 s d hp! "9
. - _ , l in return? mines. an w a cvcrvsas
Iin}:thiojugglznwlgffi prime-hr“! by finally decided upon, the committce
rs fnp (”fiat tl 2p] _ n’.‘ ort “Cd," ,would do all in their pom-r to make it
. . ' it p ans as outlined in {a ”and success.
the malyors .lcttcr. A unanimous vote, General Frost stated that as thosc,
0 one lundrcd and “Kym." ex‘59”“5'35preaent. represented only the men in
Emmi "WM-m at the “mp' showed ‘he‘favor of a celebration as advertised '
~ w _ ear'yan v. ~‘ .- .f_ ’ ‘
it...” n, l . Parks of the local re was we”??? "I “"71 “h"h 'hC ”’94 ! m the call of the mt-ctlnz. the exvsel'V-'
'2: station. succeeded in enlisting '
gm“. ,, - , _ . . . ' , >_ rice men who might be Oftvost‘d to an)"
yesterday. One, taking i)! tat rttm “amaDJkely dis lauclt idea. and naturally “.0", not pres- ‘
mm] of. thc matter of ltou the money '
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...“, Of an excellent opportunity-pas to be spent was then brought urr::::;.so‘:;:.-m:..zp \Klilletn 2:922: 228%:
for one year in Germany 2;)!" discussion. Frederick Buckley. Oi'lmflupr H‘s. therefore—suzzcuted that 9
: loss s rec t' .- ' 4 I 7 ._ I " .
<Iart ofitwmtl,.rgoriojed that the ddytnnothp" mineral mccting, to which r
. . .. 4 lg parade in the morn- . be = -' d be hill ‘ lh
,r .. Drpvlous service man. m . l b . . revery one .mrte . - l ( tn e
-- Ft a 98m she or dinner and a]hletic lArmot'y. and final action in the matter
7.” ”mm. Transport Corps 8\ cuts in the afternoon. and wind up l
. .. . -be then taken. He pointed out the
. r rm on the other side. it is.“llh a carnival in the evening. such as a r ‘ , 'v .- . - p _ g
. ,l’ormerly held in Nor alk on I f ct hat it he ma_or s (ommttte act
: .t l-rrse number of local ladsro. he third ed against the wishes of the other factv'
' * 1 July. in all. Mr. Buckle ' was '-
.. ill-inlSFth-S'Of this wonder-ml . strong for “one big dav," star-ti)“ car- :zgn' ‘3"; rosy b; “mt”; ‘hpmrli‘msf
: 'y of seeing the other side by 1y in the morning and continuing well- . A. d '2. .‘an ope or Cr: C ”mi
'into the n” 1 ’ 1 .. later on. As such a. large sum of,
-‘...~r~tagc of the latest army two years ’(if $1“. DIEM filolm-HS- Afler’money was in the hands of the com-;
. . ‘0” n: .” ~ in - C , gquF We are . "1‘ GP. 3“,. .' ‘ _ . l
rn another sc 0 cntrtled to one big day," said Mr. Buck- l t Frast taplained that it
r~ would have 10 be spvnl in fairness to‘
‘le-V. He further pt‘oposrd that the cel '
. ~ - ' all. . ew .‘ ' ‘ f
vrbration be terrrtcd: ‘ A f 0f the members were in
[MW m Nor-walk ,, 31"“ of 5"”‘C9'favor of carrying out Mr. Frost's idea.«
fly 'h 1 . id .. . '_ ' but the majorrty opposed it. contendJ
a b 01 r“ Ira-5 me! “1111.4 MG ing that as last night's meeting had
.longcd outburst of applause. \arious .‘boen widvlv advertised and represent-.
(illlel' suggestions for a cclcbrationipd the wiehes of the greater part of
.i\«?t‘e then presented. The chairmanqthe retumd soldirs sailors and ma-A
:nmve'vcr. seemed to be of the opinion irines the time was ripe for final act-
‘that it was not for the boys the-ms. twin“). ' ‘ I
. ...-s to say just what sort of a celebra- Jud e “’alsh. the 0‘*lzi 0r
ration . non would be‘given them, but for theiteg‘iong home idea. in ‘a {Efttheroriflglnc'
.mayor s cOnlnlltlee to decide that ques- .' to carry out the general meeting idea. I
.rron. He suggested that a committee‘gavp a stirring and impressive ad?
ib: appointed from those present tOIdress dealing with just what a home:
,u art on the mayors committee and .would mean to the boys later on. and
ipresent their plans tor the observance ithe foolishness of burning up the
‘0‘ W? 1133'. . rmoney in one day. He suggested that j
I borne. one in the rear of the hull;a parade. followed possibly by a bic'
:then rniormcd the meeting that a r'w-.dinttcr*_and various rorms of anion-
’Tsematwe b.0dl' from 111? mayor‘s iment in the afternoon would suffice to'
icommiztwn of l
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“seemed to be that the boys were op-
iposed to march, and when the‘idea of
the home was presented. he naturally
‘rhought it would bc a happy solution
'of the whole affair. "Plans were nc-'
cordingly put into operation for the
proposcd Labor Day parade and {ct-d.
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in preparation for the coming holi-
38", when both ruarkms will be closed,‘
”afar F. Stirultze on'trs even a big-
N!“ H,“ h: r l'l' assortment of weekend
q... ..él'lr.‘ man ever before with the
..wt -1 prrccs in the city as usual. All
.tl.-:-~ it’I-“rlvt’tl before closing time to-
delivery early tOv
:tl‘o' sure of
r." morning.
L'm
t tor September records on sale
by at Hamilton's, Wall street.
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Jan—i
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up
.w '21mrtvrma319rs' Corps. “‘1‘“?
hurlined
g-wr.
Val: at O‘Bripn's
3 ATURDAY—SUNDAY
CANDY
38c package
«rt-Powell Co
:outh Norwa
‘ ‘ sixty was down stairs ?satisfy' the wishes of all, and, in that
rand “cunt appreciate an invitation tofivay. leave a balance in the fund tow—r
fire up rung. Before the invitationlard which the merchanh of the cityi
)c‘ould be extended. however. Harry could contribute tor the erection of a-
;Staccy Benton. a former naval lieuten‘ 1 legion club house. He pleaded With I
Iant. arose and gave a short address. 'the mrn to act reasonable and nor in
tile complimented the men on their,a fit of passion or anger that wouldl
,trghtmg spirit in upholding the origin :result in friction between the two pan;
I“. idea of the fund; stated that the;ties laieron. lie was heartily in favor
rotfrcers who had served in the wariof Mr. Frost's idea of a general meet-l
,were anxious to stand by the majority-,Eing. l0 be called by the mayor him-
,and concluded by saying that, in his j self, and to take place in the Armory. -
lopim‘on. the sum of some six and one- i where everybody interested could be}
ghalt thousand dollars, already collect-{heard "And let the majority rule.“
red, could not all be spent on a good paid the judge. At the conclusion of!
- OUR PAY Itime. “What will be done with the;his words, Judge “Valsh was given a
i :surplus?” asked Mr. Benton Francis his "hand." but his pleadings failed in!
__AISED-‘_l , fBzil'rett, of Pairfleld avenue, answered ’ther’r purpose, and another vote showfi
—. . tthe question by suggesting that it be ed the original resolution, of having!
l - ,used as the nucleus for a fund to erect the money spent as was first intended.
'a bronze memorial in honor of the 10- was the undisputed sentiment of all.
cal lads who had made the supreme The meeting was accordingly adjourn--
sacrifice for the cause of humanity. ed.
His suggestion was greeted with u'
storm of applause and cheering.
2 .10 are enjoying
in salaries and
;-.-.'d consider now
' rig awayinabank
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..j 1 AN 5'. bed-ridden 3‘13:an from
backache and rheumatic poms owe
—l their condition tothefactthatthey neg-
” you om lectedthefmtwa ' ofhdneytrouhle.
' Promptactionat Manitoulin-
Inoverythonlaniot
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' here at least a. p01“-
‘ their increased in- butt-m1 kidneys will prevent much wi-
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The time will sure- gymnnd has :84: 83170” 1‘32?“ “is? fissw’ 51%
..e when they can rm“ , 346 “ mummlbe ell-ligated from the
' -. excellent use of their laud g u m ~ . . E
" ‘-’;/_‘ r” " . 108 H m i
l t iovm prosper United States ' ' WW, .
;~ . AM: the wealthiest - n ‘- mannbdd. r
- ..a a we app“! to be “I. “‘22”... .3... Wan-‘0‘;
. mmmm" ' w: m 1'! m‘x"“"’ " r
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. Scum New“: ’ ‘ ~ ‘ ' ‘2 '* ' ‘ ~>~. ‘
SAVINGS Barbi ‘
. WLAND’S + =5 '
'O’ - -
' ' Enhances on Main 5L. Fairfield Ave. Cannon 5:.
Bridgeport, Con.
My, Aug. 2.. III...
SUMMER
_ Store Closes Daily at'5; S'attn'days at 9; Opens at 8:30 AM , __ g; £ng
' Make skirt of
handsome plaid.
There are just the richest finest plaids for skirts that
wear an Autumn saw come to the store.
Do yOu know the quiet finc effect of blue combined
with brown or of brown combined with henna in big large
Dut quiet plaids?
That is the richness and beauty now ofi'cred.
New and fine and aglow with a warmth which will be
rn tune with all the months of Autumn.
Fine serge and wool velour; especially wide 50 it re-
uircs but small yardage for a skirt cut in the clever close-
fitting style of the day— 34 to $6.50.
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Third floor.
Underclothes
of 'beauty. '
in some, that beauty is attained by simplicity.
in others, ’tis result of trimming of fine lace and em-
broidcry.
in all there is a grace and ease of fit which is welcome.
Covers withnarrow edge of embroidery—25c
Drawersyilh embroidery rufllc‘and fine tucks—75c
Enx'elop'ercliemiScs’wiih narrow ‘cdge of embroidery or
ace—Si " ., .
Nainsook envelopé' Chemises with lace or embroidery
trimming, some with ribbon straps—$1.25 and $1.75 ~
Straight Chemises in the special and regular sizes,
trimmed with lace or embrordery,—-—Si.50 to $2.50
' Second floor. . . .itui; i ‘
Books you’ll
fir-ally enjoy.
Read of a‘ Penrod grown up—in Booth Tarkington’s
new story: Ramsey Milholland. $1.50
imagine a man with a double conscience; one for busi-
ness and one for personal relations! Such a man is the cen-
tral figure in Francis Lynde’s new storyz—David _\raliory.
$1.60
If you like stories of the Canadian Northwest, you read
and enjoyed Big Timber by Bertrand Sinclair. You’ll cnioy
just as much, if not more, his latestqbook z—Burned Bridges.
3 t .60 .
- The Owner of the Lazy D, a rattling Western story,
by Wm Patterson White. $1.60 ’
Silver and Gold—Dane Coolidge. $1.75
'And by Vincente Blasco lbaniez—Mare Nostmm. One
more worthy book from the pen of this wondrous Spanish
Miter. 81-90
Main floor, rear. .-.
Neponset for
flours-«69c!
Quite a test we gave Neponsct, wasn’t it?
Put a piece in front of the store, right out on the side-
,walk.
_ How many people walked across it?
tourse.
. wows"
Thousands, of
’Twas there a week—and at the end of the week even —
the edges were not broken. .
, On a kitchen, in a home, would it get as much service
in 5 years! - . . \
Neponset is a substitute for linoleum. it has a felt
: and is tough and pliable. its surface is smooth and
mouse-and that surface is of‘rich colorant! pleasing pat.
Weather : “If.
HOURS.
Right stuff for school! ' '
Right for every service that a boy wants to put ’cm to!
Such are corduroys.
And they’re» here, tough and yet good-looking; read»
for rough-and—tumble or for “dress up"! -
The one suit will do for both—it has two pairs of noun.
sers and one may be kept for “occasions” while other goes
to school or baseball field
Good Norfolk jacket, strong stitching. thorough tailor-
mg.
Sizes 7 to 16— $13.50
From bammrnt.
Comforts for I, . l
the toilet-table. -
Yes—true comforts; and helps to good complexion. 1
To make them more attractive, note prices! l
Menncn's talcum powder—-I.o ‘
Mavis talcum powders—lip
mbcock's corylopsio talc powdo.
Woolbury‘s facial soap—)‘c
r‘uttcura soap—17c. '
Resinol soap—nth
Palm Olive ohampoo~¢5c
Mulerfied cocoanut oil—39¢
Hays Hair Health—501‘
Hind's Honey and Almond cream
80c
Orchard “mite—30c
Luxuria cream~050
Dmett & Ramodell cold cream-
SC to 30¢
DeMerldor cream-23t‘ 3nd 45c
Kolynos tooth paste‘lk
Pebeco tooth paste—30c
Pcptodent tooth paste-S’c
.3,
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Dr Lyons, tooth powder or paste LaBlache face powder—8.0
—I7c )ludnut's face powder- 500 ’
_ Ccntcr ais‘c, front. .
Birdseye linens ‘ i
that are linens.
.ch, the all-linen birdseyc weaves are here once more;
Fine and firm and durable, 18 and 20 inch widths,—~
$4.50 and $5 a piece. 3‘!
Birdscyes of union linen‘ in widths from 17 10 24..
inches:— u t
flinch—$3.2 winch—$3.75 to $4.25 ‘ i
20-inch—s4.25 & $4.75 22-inch—$ .75 a 35.: r
' 24-inch—56 , 7-, 1
Main floor. res-r. .. ‘. 2' is. I
Clever blanket
for couch.
{Woven from cotton, in attractive combinations oft
color, and in good patterns marked by true taste. ' ,
Equally of service for couch blanket or for motor.
wrap! ».
' Colors are practical and serviceable, blankets measure
54 by 72 inches,— ' $2.
_ ,__.-_H 5 “H . Main floor. rear. ..iiirmnl
To help in _
the preserving.
If you are going to “sweet pickle” pears or peaches, it
you plan to have some cucumbers pickled in the good old
style,—stonc crocks! ,
Nothing quite so satisfactory for this service. , 4
Ready—all sizes from 4 to 12 gallon-41.65 to $4.25
Bleaching- baskets, a great convenience—85¢. ,
Jelly inns or moulds, of good
\
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Corduroys to : .
. delight boys. ‘-
Right stufi' for play! m... a }
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size—55c do: i .
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