~-; ------- scum NORWALK. Putnam Hose held their monthly meeting last night. ' The quarantine was lifted on the Rip- ley house last night. ' The quarantine on the Parson’s house has been lifted. ' Trinity church Parish held their an- nual meeting last night. The Arion Singing society gave 9. Concert at their hall on Madison street last night. Bertha, the five months old daughter of Antone and Dora Megge, died last nightlat her home on Mechanic street. The Board of Directors of the Public Library transacted nothing but routine business at their meeting last night. A. E. Winchester leaves for Philadel- phia on the 1st. of May to take charge of a department in the Pennsylvania Heat, Light, and Power 00., of that city. . —James Sexton Sr Son have 1,000 grave marks which they will sell at $9.00 each; worth $18 00. ~ The letter carriers of the twin cities met at the City Hotel last evening. Themeeting was called to consider the ways and means of sending delegates to the National Convention of Letter Carriersin Michigan next September. The subject was talked ever but no action was taken except to notify the secretary to try to get up some enter- tainment to raise the means. After the . meeting they adjourned to the dining rooms and enjoyed one of Landlord Hall’s celebrated suppers, which all pronounced to be of the finest quality. Cleveland’s minstrels drew good houses at both the matineeand evening performance at Hoyt’s Theatre yester- day. The vocalists were all good,while the Japs were excellent and received the hearty applause of the audience. The closing burlesque of Trilby was exceedingly funny and gave William Henry Rice an opportunity to exhibi his dramatic powers which he did men able manner. His character of Trilby ,was immense and kept the house in a 'I'Qar. Altogether the performance was a creditable one. I Assoau'rnna sures: . James Walker was arrested at the depot last night bv special Glover for drunkenness. Thii morning he saw Judge Frost for ten minutes in which to leave town. In the river and harbor bill now under consideration in the House at Washington, no provision is made for South Norwalk or Southport harbors. Norwalk, however, is down for $10,C00. The Matinee Whist club gave a de- lightful leap year reception in the Red Men’s hall on Washington street last evening. The dancing hall was cover- ed with crash and, the ante-rooms were decorated and furnished to represent drawing rooms. In one of the rooms James Gorden served refresnments at all times during the evening. Sansone’s orchestra, of Bridgeport, furnished music for dancing. About forty couple were on the floor and the sides of the rooms Were graced with the chaperones and patronesses. The patronesses were Mrs. Samuel Lynes Weed, Mrs. Cito Hatch, Mrs. Thomas Benedict, Jr. Mrs. F. H. Quintard, Mrs. Robert Wilson and Mrs. Carl Harstrom. ———-———<-. >——‘"——z- ROWAYTON. —Any granite firm that has a record of erecting over 20,000 memorials, as has the James Sexton & Son, is a suffi- cient guarantee. The Advent Christian society will hold a service in Temperance hall, this evening. Rev. 1“. S. Ainsworth will preach. '- There are quite a number of Roway- ton residents on the sick list, but none are reported as being seriously ill. In the river and harbor bill now under consideration in the House at Washington, Five Mile River is down for $2,500 to continue the harbor im- ‘provements. with". —Weston residents can save about 50 cents on the dollar by purchasing a monument at the works of James Sex- ton & Son, Bridgeport. Railroad fare allowed to all purchasing. _-__.——~—-ooo— An advertisement in the GAZETTE will bring good results. ‘ \" l . South Norwalk Council». Meets; The License Fee for Lunch Wagons Raised r The adjourned meeting of the board of councilmen was held last evening, Mayor Lee presiding and all the coun— cilmen present. ’ Douglas Fowler Post had a delega- tion present composed of Frederick Keating, Caleb Wood and Thomas Mc-, Quillan, who petitioned through the former for the customary annual ap- propriation-for the observance of Me- morial day. The council voted them the usual $50. ’ On motion of Mr. Pearson the Rail- road Place-hearing was Opened and the maps submitted for inspection. . Mr. Adams when asked if he had any- thing to say arose and said. that he had noticed the sentiment at the last meet- ing and as there was no change in it at the present meeting he had nothing further to say. . Mr. Donovan also said he had noth- ing to say. Mr. Adams then asked for the committee’s report but was in- formed that they had none prepared. Mr. Donovan then said the owner- ship of Railroad Place had nothing. to do with the matter. The Street Rail- way Company was satisfied with the street and had run their line through it. The Railroad and property owners could look out for themselves. He also said that for the council to take upon itself the authority of the highest court in Connecticut was wrong. On motion it was then voted that the hearing be closed. The city clerk then read the minutts of the last meeting which were ap. proved. Bills to the amount of $1,146.85 Were ordered paid. The Health Offi- cer’s bill when presented was found to amount to $204. Messrs. A. J. Hutchinson and O. E. Weed, committee on the layout of Elm- wood Place, recommended a new hear- ing on account of the new layout. Councilman Ferris asked if there was any need of another hearing as there was very little difference in the layouts. The committee stated that they wished to be sure of the legality in. regard to the new layout after it was voted. At- torney Light had said that even so small a change required a new hearing. The matter was laid on the table. City clerk Taylor read a communica- tion from Horace E. Dann in regard to his coach being damaged in the cave-in at Gosling Brook on February 7th. The matter was referred to the city attorney. The petition of the taxpayers of Lowndes and Woodward avenues fcr sewers and necessary catch-basins was _ yesterday. ’ ' i 'T H E EV E N :INGftl” A 2 7E l“ T referred to committue on sewers. The taxpayers of Fairfieyl avenue and Cedar street petitioned that ‘‘Lincoln Park” be curbed and guttered and put into some kind of shape and it was referred to committee on streets. The taxpayers of South Main street petitioned for sidewalks. The matter was referred to committee on streets. On motion it was voted that if the town would lav the telford road the city of South Norwalk would keep it in good repair the same as any other street. . 'l‘he licenses under the new city ordi- nances were then‘brought up. It was voted to raise the license of the lunch wagon from $2.75 to $10 per month or _ 8100 a year. This raise Councilman Hatch thought would be suflieient to drive it away. Tramway petitioned that the road under the Meadow street bridge be re- paired. The Council refused to repair it until weather improves. . A. E. Winchester wanted $25 to plant grass in the electric light station yard, but as the Council were of the opinion that the commissioners should pay for it, no opposition was made. E. V. Baker was unanimously elected fire marshal for the remainder of the year. Mr. Kendall then announced that the schcols were not closed on ac- count of diphtheria, but on account of the measle scare. He also said that the schools had been fumigated so that there would be no danger when the scholars returned. , On motion it was voted to adjourn un- til April 20th. 1 *4- EAST NORWALK. ——A chance of a lifetime to purchase a monument to mark the last’ resting place of your deceased friends. Warren Reynolds launched his yacht She has been overhauled and painted ready for the summer cam- paign. . Miss Minnie Bell, of Patchogue, is spending the Easter vacation ‘at her home in Cove street. - Thomas L. Walsh, of Norwalk, and Miss Clara Baylies, of East Norwalk, will be married at the bride’s home, next week Tuesday evening. . The Fire Police will meet to night. Miss Lottie Coleman, of St. John avenue,_is the guest of Massachusetts relatives. .————-——— i which. _— —If you intend to purchase a monu- ment-or headstone call at James Sex- ton & Son’s works, at Bridgeport, Conn. You can buy f ,Jl‘ just one-half the usual price. i ' : wrsiponi. WestpOit readers of. the EVENING GAZETTE get eight page's of live reading matter for one cent. ' eBy visiting James Sexton & Son, Bridgeport, and making a purchase of a cemetery memorial they will allow you your railroad fans. - The remains of Jacob Kiess who was killed by an express train on the New Haven road near Greens Farms Thurs- day, were buried in the Catholic ceme- tery Saturday. The age of decesed ac-' cording to Medical Examiner Dr. Pow- ers was 25 years and he belonged in South Norwalk. The Westport and Saugatuck street railway company have decided to ex- tend their tracks to Cedar Point and to bond the road to pay for it. Bonds of $100, 3500, and $1,000 will be issued, to bear 6 per cent. annual interest redeem- able at the end of ten years or at five years if the company so decide. Dur- ing the coming week the people of Westport will be given a chance to sub- scribe, and it is stated by the com- pany’s agent that outside parties have offered to take the whole amount, $15,000. Noroton readers of the EVENING GA- ZETTE get eight pages of live reading matter for one cent. —The people of Noroton should visit the monumental works or James Sexton & Son, in Bridgeport, and look at the bargains they are offering. Railroad fare allowed to all purchasers. -. BROAD RIVER. —-.Beautiful sarcophagus monuments selling at 3100. Give James Sexton 8; Son a call and see them. ___————¢oo--.__—— Fine monum'uts that were sold last May in other yards for 3200. are being sold at James Sexton & Son’s yard now forone-half. *3 Coo—~— GEORGETOWN. Georgetown readers of the EVENING GAZETTE get eight pages of live news for one cent. —Georgetown people should take ad- vantage of the great bargains oft‘ered‘at the monumental works of James Sexton & Son, Bridgeport. Railroad fare allowed to all purchasers. ,... ~Advertise inthe GAZETTE. \ . , . . ._ . n . , a... 5-.1. . :\~"'*L‘ ‘t’.zAx‘4‘—' DARIEN. Darien readers of the EVENING GA. znrrn get eight pages of live reading matter for one cent. . 4After 26 years of successful busi- ness, James Scxton & Son are gomg to dispose of their vast stock of monu- ments for just 50 cents on the dollar. Anumber of the citizensof Darien met at William Hindley’s House on Saturday eVo-ning and nominated Jo- seph Hindley, the-present appointee of ‘. the select-men, for tax-collector. The election takes place on Saturday. The Democrats are too much interest- ed in the Republican fight for tax col- lector to nominate a candidate them.- selves. IN THE LITERARY WORLD. James Whitcomb Riley announces his retirement from t.he,lecture platform. Boston will have none of Mr. Hardy. The public library refuses to issue to its readers his latest novel. “Jude the Obscure,” and his older work, “Two on a. Tower.” “The Duchess” has just published her 28th no'vel. It is called “A Point of Con- scien ee,”and deals with thesame kind of characters which she has made known in her previous 27 works. The London Spectator says that Ste- phen Crane’s realistic treatment of a. battle in “The Red Badge of Courage” is more effective than Tolstoi’s efforts in the same line. .Mark Twain’s trip to the far corners of the earth has been wonderfully ben- eficial to his health. When he left San Francisco he was far from well, but he told a reporter at Bombay that he felt, ten years younger than rwhen he sailed for the orient. John T. Morse; Jr., in preparing “The Life and Letters of Oliver Wendell H'olmes,” has had the concurrence and help of Dr. IIolmes’ family. The work comprises two volumes and it is said to be “peculiarly rich in letters that are as attractive and characteristic as any- thing Holmes ever wrote.” The circumstance that the Athe- naeum, one of the chief literary organs of England, has pointedly omitted all mention or reference to the new laure- ate is t-rented in England with all the seriousness ’of an affair of state. It is hinted that the editor of the Athe- naeum, when reminded that- his jour- nal had not noticed the appointment of Alfred Austin to the laur’eateship, ob- served airily that he did not regard it as an item of literary interest. WOMEN OF HISTORY. The wonderful Mme. de Pompudour was not so extraordinarily beautiful. She owed her success to her wit, tact and pleasing manners. Her chief beauty was her hair, which, to increase her height, she wore in the style that 1 now bears liler name. O resent Avenue, I We Offer the chance of a Iecadc to All I in the Purchase of. We must Sell practically all of our Immense Stock be- fore May I, l896, to save the expense of remov- ing the same, as the Railroad Company has purchased the.land for their right of way, and we n'iust'vacate. » Our Work will Speak for itself. or DEALING with its ninroi j ' You save AGENTS’ connission. ”f — Mi? Mamww' " . I ,flj‘fl," \\ Mme. . WWII/”IA ' = y l‘ .' —-, § ,L" .$.: as; A; . $ ‘ ‘2, w' xx - ." ‘ . . - . A. .s" .' V <9 a a >< “/- "'.i. ' Wfiztfiy . [WA-tram — $1 ri'rioigeport, Conn. HEAlSTflNES,’ 30?]: ‘ liil ill ' Si i E1 , 5 CALL AND SEE FOR YOURSELF. as $50,000 Worth of Beautiful -' MemOrials that will go for— about Fifty Centson . "the Boiler. f .lllitt tilliflil. lit. hip‘i‘ieim‘.
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