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Absolu'cm Independent.
ENTERED AT TsE POST OFFICE IN NOBWALK
As A NEWSPAPER.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 2, 1896.
Terse Tales of the Times.”
Happy New Year, Mayor Wheeler. '
A valuable horse belonging to Cha rles
Lowe, died yesterday.
Buckingham Post, G. A. R., will
hold a regular meeting to-night.
The public schools reopened tO-day
after the holiday vacatiOn of one week.
Miss EarahLewis is visiting Mrs. J.
B. Lyle, nee Miss LIIIie Kissam, in
Brooklyn.
Miss Mary Ehzabeth Treadwell re-
turns to her home in New Milford, on
Saturday.
5 Main St.
—Frames made. . Hayes’,
Mrs. Eyersiey Childs of Brooklyn,
spent New Year’s day with Mrs. George
B. St. John.
Congressman Hill visited Bridgeport _
Tuesday relative to the needed harbor
improvements in that city.
Deputy Inspector George W. Ray-
mond will visit Elias Howe, Jr., Post,
G. A. R., in Bridgeport, to-night.
The annual meeting of the Baptist
church was held Tuesday evening. The
society 18 in a prosperous condition.
Dr. Sheedy is willing to accept the
position of health officer of Bridgeport,
provided the salary is fixed at $5,000.
A car load of rails has arrived and
the Street Railway extension to Cran-
bury will soon be laid to the city line.
Mr. and Mrs. F. J. M:' llory return to
their home on Jersey‘ ity Heights, to-
day, having spent New Year’ s day in
town.
Mr. Hoagland is spending: the holi-
days with his wife, at the home of her
sister, Mrs. Mary Curtis on West ave-
nue.
Deacon James Walsh has resigned as
sexton of the Baptist church, and is
succeeded by John Demarest a former
sexton.
A district convention of the Sons of
Temperance was held in Concord Divi-
sion rooms Tuesday afternoon and
evening. ’
A thief stole a robe from a carriage
belonging to a Mr. Bates of Ro’wayton
at Stevens’ livery stable in New Canaan,
.last night.
George C. Woodwa‘rd of Elm street
has accepted a position in the National
Bank of Norwalk and will commence
his duties next Monday.
The Congregational church choir has
declined a flattering offer from Grace
.church parish to sing in the choir of
Ithat church the ensuing year.
3131'. W. J. Tracy denies the truth of
{the published report that scarlet fever
:is epidemic in this town. He says that
A16 knoWs of but two cases in town.
A wh1st party will be held at the resi-
dence of Mrs. E. Hubbell Hotchkiss on
Arch street, this evening, in honor of
Miss Esther Hotchkiss of New York,
and Miss Susie Nelsor, of Ansonia.
Wllliam N. Simona, G. K, of R. of
this city will be present at the installa
tion of Sterling and Unity command-
.eries of the Unity Order of the Golden
=Cross, in Waterbury this evening.
"The dances at Silver Mine and Wil—
ton, Tuesday night were not as largely
patronized as was expected. However,
those present danced the old year out
and the new in, with much pleasure to
themselves.
V—Begistered Swedish pharmacist of
Gyears experience desires a position.
Speaks English and Sweedlsh fluently;
understands German. Swedish trade
guaranteed. Address Pharmacist 408
Main St. New Britain, Gonna
No, Captain, that was not a burglar
you saw on the road between here and
Darien at 1 o’clock this morning. It
was Constable Hunt e11 route from'a
raid. His fellow officers had driven off
and left him to get home as best he
.could.
SOUTH NORWALK.
Herbert A. Mathewson left this morn-
ing on a business trip to Washington,
D.
The Friday Afternoon club will meet
with Mrs. John Henry Knapp to-mor-
row afternoon-
The County Commissioners on Tues-
day granted Patrick Corcorau a license
to sell intoxicating liquors.
Mrs. B. 0. Sanford of Stamford,
spent New Year’s with Mrs. A. N.
Clarke, of South Main street.
The action of Captain Colegrove, last
night, after receiving word of the as-
;sault and robbery of station agent Olm-
stead at Wilton, is deserving of the sev-
erest reprimand.
. with a billiard cue.
~lards again.
Mr. Flynn, of South Main street, is’
dangerously ill with pneuonmia and
Dr. J Milton Coburn is in attendance.
Miss Maudelia Shores, of Bridgeport,
spent New Year’s with Mr. and Mrs.
Thomas Benedict Jr. of East Norwalk.
The. Darien Selectmen have ‘in re-
sponce toa petition signed a call for
another meeting to establish a fire dis-
trict.
The Board of managers, of the WC-
man’s exchange, held their regular
monthly meeting in the Woman’s build
ing this morning.
James Haddick was arrested last
night for drunkenness.
he appeared before Judge Frost and
being an old offender the Judge sen-
tenced him to 10 days 1n jail.
The subscription dance at Arion hall
New Year’s eve was a decided success.
About thirty couples were present and
danced to the music of Wheeler and
Wilson’s orchestra. Lane furnishhd
refreshments in his usual style and all
enjoyed a delightful evening.
Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Cutler {and fam-
ily of Shrewsbury, Mass, and Mr. and
Mrs. D. N. Fiske, of Grafton, Mesa,
who have been visiting Dr. and Mrs.
J. Milton Coburn, of South Main
street, ' returned to their respective
homes this morning.
A large audience was present at
Hoyt’s ’l’heatie last evening to witness
the first production In this city of “A
Midnight . Frolic,” by Miss Lillian
Kennedy. The play was excellently
executed and Miss Kennedy’s support
good, and the audience highly pleased.
There was a fight in the saloon of Ste-
phen Boldizar on Hoyt street last night.
An Italian named Frank hit another
Italian known as Steve over the head
He was very seri-
ously injured and nearly bled to death
before a physician was summoned. Dr.
J. T. Kennedy was finally summoned
and hastily appeared upon the scene.
He dressed the injured man’s head and
he 1s now expected to recover, but it
will be many days before he plays bil-
Officer Decker went to ar-
rest Frauk but when he saw the officer
coming he took to the woods and in the
darkness eluded the officer.
The masquerade ball given by Co. D,
C. N. G., at the Armory, Tuesday night-
was a dazzling success. There were
eighty-four couples in the grand march
which was led by Captain Doyle and
Corporal Welch and the committee of
arrangements in full dress uniform.
The sight was a pretty one and the
march is said to have been one of the
best ever held in the Armory. The
costumes were as varied and dazzling
as the business end of a kaledioscope.
The Philharmonic orchestra furnished
excellent music for the dancing which
did not cease until an early hour this
morning. The ladies all received hand-
some souvenirs of the occasion.
The Misses Clara and Euleta Hatch
entertained the Matinee Euchre club
at their home on West avenue last
evening. Seven tables were occupied
and the play was quite spirited. Mrs.
George R. Byington won the first prize
for ladies, Miss Sarah Henderson the
second and Mrs. Isa-ac Jennings the
consolation. The gentlemen’s first
prize was won by George R. Byington,
the second by Frank Nash and the con.
solation by Oscar Banks. At the close
of the euchre games an elegant lunch
was served after which the guests par-
ticipated in a sketching contest in which
Mrs. George A. Jennings secured the
prize, having correctly guessed the
largest number of animals drawn by
the contestants. ,
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The New Year In St. r'e'tersn'utg.
ST. PE'I‘EIESBURG, Jan. 2,—The czarina
opened a great charitable bazaar in the
Winter palace in the presence of a large
company of guests. Her majesty had a
long and most cordla‘l conversation with
Mrs. Breckinrldge, wife of the United
States embassador. The American stall
in the bazaar was much admired.
The Massachusetts Legislature.
BOSTON, Jan. 2.—The house of repre-
sentatives met today to choose officers.
The only contest was for the position of
clerk of the house, and after ahard strug-
gle the Republicans elected George T.
Sloper of Winthrop, the present incum-
bent,- Edward A. McLaughlin, being de-
feated by 13 votes.
Unsettled Turkey.
CONSTANTINOPLE, Jan. 2,—Accordlng
to a dispatch from Orfah, Asiatic Turkey,
there have been fresh outbreaks there.
In reply to the demand of the United
States minister the Turkish government
has Ordered the vali of Aleppo to furnish
an escort to Miss Shattuck and three na-
tive teachers.
Nashua In Pro-poring.
NAanA, N. H., Jan. 2.—-The new city
government was inaugurated this morn-
lng. The financial statement of Mayor
' Howard showed the condition to be the
best in the city’s 40 years’ history. The
debt was decreased by $41,469. 51. There
has usually been 'an increase of several
thousand.
English Squadron lie-enforced. _
LONDON, Jan. 2.—-Thc British cruiser
Pallas has been put in commission at
Portsmouth and ordered to join the North
American station. She will sail in two
weeks. The Pallas is a steel screw vessel
of 2,575 tons and 7,610 horsepower. She
carries eight guns and a crew of 217 men;
December 18th,A
state of Rnnroca MALLoar, late of Nor-
walk 1n said District decease.
eOourt of Probate for the District of
Norwalk, hath limited andh a llowed six months
from the date hereof for the Creditors of said
Estate to exhibit their claims for settlement.
Those who neglect to resent their eaccounts,
properly attested, wit if said tim will be
debarredarecovei'y. A1 persons indebte to
said estate are requested to make immediate
ayment
AJ .LMALLORY and WILLIAM K. LEWIS.
Executor:
IgrsTnch of Norwalk,s111. Probate Com,
This morning _
‘at 8 o ’clock p. 111., a resolution will be
DAILY-NORWALK GAZETTE.
IIATIAIIAL AAPITAL.
The President #Appoints the
,_ Venezuelan Commissmn.
The Senate Finance Committee to Meet
' To-day.
- GAzETTE‘ s BUREAU, )
709 EAST CATITOL STREET
WASHINGTON, JAN.1st. A
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The President to-night announced
the composition of . the Venezuelan
commission, which will consist of five
members, as follows:—— '
David J, Brewer of Kansas, associate
justice of the supreme court of the
United States.
Richard H. Alvey of Maryland, chief
justice of the court of appeals for the
District of Columbia.
Andrew D. White of NewYork.
Frederic R. Condert of New York.
Daniel C. Gilman of Maryland, presi-
dent of the Johns Hopkins University.
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The Senate committee on finance will
hold its first meeting since reorganiza-
tion to-morrow morning. Although
finalaction may not be taken on either
the bond or tariff bill recently passed
by the House. '
O o o .
The’secretary of state gave his an-
nual New Year’s breakfast to the diplo-
matic corps this morning. The func-
tion began at noon and was followed
by a reception.
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Capital 3 .
The reception of the Vice-President
and Mrs. Stevenson was held at the
Hotel Normandie from 2 to 5 o’clock.
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Secretary and Mrs, Carlisle, Secre
tary and Mrs. Lamont, Secretary and
Miss Herbert, ' Attorney-General and
Mrs, Harmon, and Secretary and MIss
Morton also held receptions. The ill-
ness of the little daughter of Secretary
and Mrs. Smith prevented them from
receiving and.Postmaste1.'-General Wil-
son and Mrs. Wilson were also unable
to receive, owing to the illness of their
son.
DIVIDEND
Faz'rfleld C ozmznytzz‘zom 1 Bank
NORWALK, CONN, DEC. 23, 1895.
The Board Of Directors of this
Bank have this day declared a semi
annual divide-11d of three (3) per
cent, payable on and after January
2, 1896.
L. C: GREEN, Cashier.
Sincingtohooll
PROF. B. JEPSON,
of New Haven. INSTRUCTOR.
at LECTURE ROOM of
11111111 IIIBIIIUIIISI 61111111,
Wednesday Evening Jan. 8,
At 7 o’clock.
Ticket for course of 20 Lessons, $2.00
Limited to 300. ~>
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Noun
Notice 1s hereby given that at a regu-
lar meeting of the Council of the City
of Norwalk, to be held in the Council
Boom in said City, January 6th,1896,
offered to appropriate from the city
treasur v, the further sum of Five Hun-
dred Doll rs, ($500) for the use of the
Fire Department of said City
Dated at said City of Norwalk, De-
cember 31st,1895.
By order of the Council of said City,
Attest:
E. M. LOOKWOOD,
City Clerk.
means the enjOymcut of nature’s
best gift. Keeping well 15 easier
than getting well—its cheaper,’
too. To keep well you must
help nature when derangement
is indicated by headache, back- .
ache or dizziness. It’ s the neg-
lect of such symptoms that pro-
motes disease.
Buker’ s1 Kidney Pills
prevent disease, regulate the
blood and tone the. vital organs
by regulating the Kidneys, which
means keeping the blood clear
of waste matter. They are a.
specific for Backache, and Kid-
ney trouble,i 1n its early stage.
A book about Backache and
Kidney trouble, free. Druggists
sell the pills for so cents.
cBit/tar Ptll Co., Bangor, Me.
It cures Catarrh, even in
serious cases. To get
immediate relief in Ca-
tarrh, or a. hard “cold iri
titre head, " just put a bit
0
Salvapcea '
(TRADE-um)
the size of a pea, into
each nostril.
It’s the quickest remedy
‘for
Piles, Skln lllseases,
‘ Ulcers, Bolts,
Burns, Sore Throat,
Bruises, Earaohe,
Ghaflngs, Headache,
Spralns. Strains.
Two sizes, 25 and 50 cents.
At druggists, or by mail.
Tn: Emma-r11 Co., :74 CANAL St, N. Y
1 NOTICE.
Board of Relief.
NOTICE is hereby given that the Board of
Relief for the Town of Norwalk, on the assess-
ment list of 1895. will meet in the Selectmen s
office, Monday January 6th, at 2 O’clock, p. m.,
Wednesday evening. January 8th, at 7 o‘clock;
Saturday January 11th at 2 o’clock p. m.: Wed-
nesday evening January 15th at 7 o’clock;
Saturday January 18th at 2 O'clock p. m.;
Wednesday evening January 2211 at ' 7 o’clock
and Saturday January 25th at 2 o’clock p. m..
forthe purpose of hearing and determining any
and all appeals made to them from the doings
of the Assessors.
The Board of Belief will meet with the As-
sessors as a Joint Board, January 18th at 3
o clock p. m., for the purpose of abating the
polls of sick and indigent persons.
B. S. KEITH. } Board
HENRY SEYMOUR.
/ JAMES M. LANE, Relief.
Norwalk, Conn.. Dec. 21th, 1895.
LIGHT PARCEL and
LDGKWUDD, x PACKAGE DELIVEHYI
Cheap rates. Will also take orders for mes.
senger .Service in New York Goods called
or and delivered to all parts of the town,
Orders recewed atE P. We eds Drug Store
33 W all Street. with telephone connection un-
'.ti1830.
C E. LOCKWOOD.
Always Looking out
For the People. I THE
NOR W ALK, CONN.
The Christmas Trade was a grand success.
body came to see us Every, body went away Satisfied
and we are pleased and gratified and. heartily thank you:
Now to our regular business, this week we shall continue
our great
CLEAN OUT’SALE
i' CITY EMPLOYMENT AGENCY
GREAT SALE OF‘
MILLINERY
. -——AT———
FAWCETT’S ,
HflflIIIlIIAI‘IIII‘S Illl‘ IIII IIIAIII'I
Commencing Saturday the 16th, and
continuing Monday and Tuesday, when
we shall sell fine French Felt Hats. all
styles and colors, including a full line
of Black, bought specially for this sale.
We shall also make a reduction in all
our Trimmed Hats, and will offer one
hundred Hats and Bonnets from $1.50
up, The Season has been backward,
hat is the reason for the extraordinary
bargainsjwe shall offer the'coming week.
FAWCE IT’S
3 WATER STREET NORTVALK.
C. II. HARVEY
70 North Main St.,'South Norwalk.
Ladies and gentlemen desiring first- class
help in anyL capacity, can obtain the same Iirl-
MEDIA’IL L! at the above agency; 11.1.0 those
wishing positions, either male or female. can
secure employment.
WANTED IMMEDIATELY—POSITION for thor-
oughly capable coachman or gardener (Amer-
ican). or to help around gentleman’ 8 place.
First-class credentials.
ALso EMPLOYMENT for two Swedislnthree
German and six other girls for general house-
work; two waitresses and three chamber-
“J. W. BOGARDUS,
maids. I‘1rst-class1eferences
C. H. HARVEY, Harv ey ’3 Shoe Store,
0 N01 th Main street. South Norwalk.
as 3111a 911115
MEAT.
‘ Round, Sirloin and Por-
terhouse - Steaks, Sausage,
Pot and Rib Roasts
Reduced 20.11 Pound.
All First Qaahty Meat.
PICTURES 11111111)
Grand 81., Norwalk.
Orders received evenings.
MEEKER COAL CO.
0011, 11001), BRICK,
LIME, CEMENT, TILE PIPE.
OFFICE WITH e. a s. H. HOLMES,
MAIN STREET. NOBWALK.
OLSEN 3308’.
WHITE SHOE STORE.
Men’ s Woonsocket Rubber Boers, New Stoc
$2. 50 a pair.
We are Headquarters for Men’s Grain Calf anO
'Hip Beets, at $ I .45, $2.
RUBBER COATS AND MACKINTOSHES,
Trunks and BagS.
A Free Shine to Every One.
OLSEN BRAD,“ e.
3 GAZETTE BUILDING.
$2.50 and 3.00.
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The Crowds
Tell IhI Slow.
Every-
OF
J acketsd’é F ur Garments
We shall take 25 Cents off every dollar on the price of
Jackets and Capes.
$5 00 JACKETS W ILL COST YOU $3 75
8 00 “
10 00 “
12 00 “
15 0o “
As we never carry garments over, this is a. great
chance to get a Jacket at a. very low figure.
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COMPANY.
THE GAME
OF
GIVE AND TAKE
Is still going on. But we
are giving mom and taking
less than at any previous
time in the history of the
store. Knowing this our
friends, the buying public,
are 110w improvin gthe usually
quiet time between Christmas
and New Year" s by doing a.
little shopping on their own
account.
JACKETS and CAPES
have been reduced to the
lowest notch, as low as they
can possibly go. Newest
garments with all the latest
kinks and q11i1ks.
We are satisfied that a good
many have put off their. buy-
ing—owing to the mild
weather—until after the first
of January in expectation of
the customary reduction at
that time. YOU DON’T HAVE
To WAIT UNTIL THEN. It has
already been made. A 1111 the
sooner you buy the (illiii'el'
you’ll be prepaic I 1' '- the
cold spell that’s coming. '
Knit Skirts, plain and
fancy weaves, 500. to $2.25
each.
Children’s ‘American
Hosiery’ Vests, small sizes,
250. each. AIIFTVOOI. Vests
and Pants, the very best
grade, 50c. each. Ribbed
Vests, fleece-lined, 130. each
Ribbed Vests
and Pants to match, 250. each.
It has been quite a while
since we’ve said anything,
for children’ s‘we .11', but we’ -ve
had them 11 ght along , always
have them. ‘
TVOrsted Goods and Chil-
dren’s Long and SIIOIt Co ats
have resumed again. Ever -
thing~is 1n tip top shape now .
for better buying than ever——
straightened out once more
after the rush; know what
we have got and What we
haven’ t got——tlier’e 8 every-
thing that a wise mother can
think of. '
There’s lots Of pretty things
in the Silverwaie department
that can be bought right.
Norwalk Chronicler