THE ONLY EIGHT-PAGE ONE-CENT DAILY IN THE WORWALKS Vol. VI. Whole No. 1445 HEM,|SU§E_I_I_MEEKER. ANWeston Man Wants. H. M. Beers Arrested. ‘ / Presents a Banged Face as Evidence. Perry Meeker of Weston came to N orwalk yesterday afternoon to have a warrant sworn out for the arrest of H. M. Beers, who he claimed had assaulted him afhis home. Meeker said that he was engaged in unloading a wagon load of potatoes into his cellar at the rear of his house when Beers came up and assaulted him. He defended himself as best he could but was no match for Beers who seemed to be in a fighting humor. Finally Beers left the premises and drove off. When Meeker gathered him- . self together and took note of his in- Juries he found that he had two badly blackened eyes, several severe bruises about his head and that he had suffered the loss of two or three teeth. During the trouble the horses had taken fright and run away, and in at- tempting to scale a fence only one of the horses had been successful in get— ting over while the Other remained on the opposite side with the wrecked wagon. The potatoes were strewn along the path of the runaways. Mr. Meeker it i is understood will not only bring a criminal suit against his assailant but will also institute a civil suit for dam- ages. The trouble grew out of an escapade of Beers’ which happened on Thurs- day night, August 27th, and in which he lost his horse and feund himself the next morning in a. cellar at a house near the reservoir, an accOunt of which appeared in these columns at the time. In‘some way one of the local jour- nals accredited the escaped to a man named Meeker of Weston. There are but two Meekers of Weston and both of them were highly indignant that they should be accused of being mixed up in any such affair. One of them, Perry Meeker, wrote a , rather sarcastic letter to the paper which had published the item, and to which it seems Beers took umbrage, and assaulted Meeker as above stated, ”for satisfaction,” as he claimed. It' is said to have been a very coward- ly assault and altogether uncalled for. At this writing the warrant has not , been served on Beers. Their First Anniversary. Pioneer Castle, K. of M.‘ C. cele- brated their first anniversary last even- ing at their hall in the GAznrrE build- ' ing. A large representation was present from Palestine Castle, of South Norwalk. Speeches were made by De- puty George Coffin, Supreme I. G. Solomon Scam, Past Commander Bea-- com, Commander Hazzard of Palestine Castle and others. A feature of the occasion was the piano playing of S. H. Richniond, Jr., and a song bythe same. gentleman entitled “Daylight a’Break- 111g. ” The Esquire degree was con- ferred on James Beers. In a few happy remarks in behalf of those present F. J. McKeon presented 1-1 .1 :11 111 I r Hen- ry Harris with a large and artistically ' ornamented cake. It' is estimated that over 100 Knights were present and took part in the festal occasion. Was Apparently Disappointed. Butcher'Fred Smith’s horse tried to outdo the time made in a runaway the day before, by Butcher Adams’ horse, but lamentably failed. Tommy Dowd left him standing unhitched in front of a. house on Berkeley street. During Tommy’s absence the horse skipped to Franklin, to Maple street and thence to West avenue. J net as the animal was getting his bearings for a ‘run up the avenue, Tommy intercepted him, and getting into the wagon drove him back to the market. The animal‘acted as if very much disappointed at his failure 1 in making a good long run. . Humane Society Investigations. Chandler E. Miller Secretary of the State Humane society, in company with Oflicer Morehouse an agent of the so- ciety, will ”make a thorough canvas in this section for maimed or sick horses and cruelty to animals of any and all kinds. Their canvas will also include ¥ an investigation of all kinds of cruelty whether to human beings 0r animals. Some, arrests are liable to follow. Good Roads: ’Algood road eXpert from New Haven was in the GA'zn'r'rn oflice yesterday. ”and expressed the greatest admiration '3’ for our West avenue macadam road- ” bed. He states that no ,better surfaced 3. street is to be, found in any city in this state, and he knows whereOf he speaks. ‘CULLEN,’S CLOSED. John Tuhey Brings Suit Against mm Cu!- len to Recover $250. Constable Hunt yesterday placed an , attachment on John Cullen’s saloon on Wall street to cover a claim of John Tuhey’s for 3230 Michael McMullen receipted for Mr. Cullen and the saloon ‘was closed only for a short time. Mr. Tuhey says that when Cullen opened the saloon he went in- with him as a silent partner, and invested one- half the capital, $250. Everything went along smoothly until as Tuhey claims Cullen got everything in his own hands when he, Tuhey, was fired out of the place and told to keep out The suit' is brought in the name of E J. Stankhart a brother of Mr. Tuhey’s daughter-in-Iaw. Hurlbutt Sr Gregory are his attorneys. Chicken Thieves. Patrick Slattery has been missing his poultry for some time past but has been unable to apprehend the thief. This morning a member of km family detected a man snoring one of the chickens. She reported to her father who investigated, and the man admitted his guilt. The thief begged so hard for-mercy that Slattery concluded not to prosecute'him. Early this morning Miss Belle Cooney might have been seen armed with a stout stick and in full chase after a chicken thief, on Harbor avenue. She failed in capturing the thief, a cat, but got the chicken. The cat has been eu- gaged in the business for along time. Miss Cooney is able to give a good des- cription of the feline and it will prob- ably not be many days before it is— dead. -——-.O. . The Poet Scout. The entertainment given at the Opera House last evening by Capt. Jack Craw- ford, the Poet Scout, was unequaled in originality and interest by anything ever given a Norwalk audience before. His, wit and pathos, and eloquent 'dis- criptions of frontier, life, were inimita- ble: 1 Considering the . several """ functions going on in town last night, and the sultriness of the evening, the audience was unexpectedly large which he held spell-bound for two hours. Should he come to N orwalk again, the Opera House would not be large euouoh to hold the crowd that would press to see and hear him. Constable Hunt Busy.‘ This morning Constable Hunt at- tached a bicycle belonging to Mrs. Alice E. Clark of Mott avenue, for 8100 On a complaint sworn out by Patrick Hanlon for a claim of $40 which he holds against Mrs. Clark for work done. He also garnisheed E. A. Woodward for $225 wages due Salvator Chariott. on complaint sworn out by Charles T. Leonard, who has a claim against Chariott. He served eight notices on property owners along the line of Brook street ordering them to connect with the sewer, and also one on Andrew Selleck to dorlikewise with his River street property. 04. Duadruplets Taken to the Hospital. The Stratford quadruplets were re- moved yesterday, by direction of Dr. Lewis, of seniors, to the children’s ward in the Bridgeport General Hos- pital, where it is believed they Will re- ceive the care that has been lacking since the dealhpf their mother, Mrs. O. H. Stickies. A number of charitable women, who are connected with the children’s ward, interested themselves in the case and took charge of the re- moval. The children have not yet been christened, and are known simply as Nos. 1, 2, 3, and 4. Rev. H, A. Delano Dead. Rev. H. A. Delano, pastor of the Belden Avenue Baptist church Chicago, and formerly pastor of the South Nor- walk Baptist church, died of. typhoid fever yesterday at Leicester, Mass, where he was passing his vacation. His remains will be taken to Granville, Ohio, for interment. .9 Happened at the P._D. This Morning. Charles Addison was engaged in wash- ing the windows at the post office, when 'by some mishap or other, he ‘fell into the pail of "water he was using. It is not so" much the mishap as the fact that the windows were washed that we wish to call attention to: It Was Mrs. Traub’s Body. The, body of. the woman found float- ing in the Bryam, River on Sunday . morning was identified yesterday as that of Mrs. Lizette Traub of Rye. She had quarrelled with her husband and disappeared from home. ' o ‘ _ -.-Subscr1befortheGazawrn. .It will be a hard fought case. ' DIED 1011 ANOTHER. Will Lockvvood Loses His Life Trying to Save a Child. Was Formerly a Resident of Wilton. William L. Lockwood, one of the victims of the ferry boat disaster at Jersey City Monday, and a brother of Mrs. WilliamT. Raymond, of Roway- ton and Mrs. Daniel Davenport and Mrs. R. T. Bishop of Bridgeport, died yesterday morning at the St. Francis hospital inJersey City, where he has Iain unconscious since the accident. At his'bedside when ‘death ' came were his two sisters, his wife and two chil- dren. The circumstances connected with his death are unusually pathetic, inasmuch as he met the injuries which resulted so disastrously, while trying to save from possible death a little child who was on the boat when the the crash came The little one was hurled to the floor when the ferry boat crashed into the slip. Mr. Lockwood espying the child’s danger leaned forward and se- cured a firm grasp on the tot’s clothing. He wasjust taking her out of harm’s way when a heavy piece of timber was hurled into the crowd and struck him with terrible force on the right side of the head. The blow crushed his skull and he was conveyed to the hospital in an unconscious condition. His wife and children and his sister here were notified, and they went at once to the hospital where they re- mained until death came. The physi- cians were unable to rouse him from a senseless stats. His body was brought to the home Of his sister, Mrs. W. T. Raymond, in R0- way‘ton last evening and the funeralwill be held Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock. The interment will be in the family plot in the Wilton cemetery. _ The deceased was about 46 years of age and a son of the late George Look- wood, of Wilton, whose homestead 3W residence of Sher- man Mcrehonse in that town. He was well known here in Norwalk where he had many friends who will be deeply pained to here of his demise. At the time of his death he was a resident of Brooklyn, where he resided with his wife aud'two small children. For many years he was superintendent for E. N, Van Tassell d: 00., big grain importers and jobbers. He was also a member of the produce exchange. ‘1. 1.. / Curtis Genealogy, Continued. Stiles W. Curtis, son of Stiles Curtis and HanuahWhiting.—Stiles Curtis was the son of William Curtis and Rebecca Judson of Stratford; William Curtis was son of Silas Curtis and Hannah Birdsey of Stratford; Silas Curtis was son of .Stiles Curtis lst, and Rebecca Judson cf Stratford; Stiles Curtis 1st, was son of Ephriam Curtis and Eliza- beth Stiles of Stratford; Ephriam Cur- tis was son of Joseph Curtis and Bethia Booth daughter of Richard Booth the settler of Stratford; Joseph Curtis was the son of John Curtis and Elizabeth Wells of Stratford, and John Curtis was the son of William and Elizabeth Cur- tis of Stratford, who came from Male- stack, England, to Scituate, Mass, in the ship Lion, Dec.16, 1632. William died soon after reaching this country and his widow and two sons, William and John, came to Stratford about 1642 leaving three other children in Rox- bury, Mass, where they remained. 'Theabove are the male ancestry of the Norwalk Curtises. The CrueltyCase. The case of the State vs. George Hall, who is charged with cruelty to animals, was on trial before Justice Rose of this city, at Wilton, yesterday. Something over forty witnesses have been summon- ed. The case was adjourned until this morning, at which time it’was resumed. Attorney Lockwood appears1for the prosecution and Attorney Hurlbutt for the defense. Surprise Party. ' A surprise party was given Miss Em- ma Englehardt and her guest, Miss Annie Rose of Bridgeport, at the for- mer’s home in Cranbury last night. There was an assemblage of nearly fifty. young people present and the fes- tivities which included refreshments and dancing vvere enjoyed until after 3 o’clock this morning. . . . Bedford Station Burglar Indicted. Edward Jacques was indicted yester~ day by the Grand Jury at White, Plains on a charge of murder. He was one of the burglars who shot and killed. Walker B. Adams at Bedford Station. , ———-——'——o. m——— —Adver_tise 1n the Gaza-rm. ~Rev. Themas K." Noble, .I’astor.' Nurwalk, Conn, Saturday Evening, September 12,1896. 'A 31111111111 DEATH. Daniel Moriarty Found Dead in "a Lot at ‘ Wilton. A lad named Philip Nolan vvhile out in the fields at Huckleberry Hills, Thursday, saw a man lying in a lot whom he recognized as Daniel Moriarty of Wilton; He thought but little of the matter at the time and on returning again found that the man was apparently dead. He summoned help and it was at once seen that his suspicions were not unfounded. Moriarity had showed signs of mental depression, and had been missing since Wednesday. Tge deceased was quite well known heref in Norwalk. The cause of his death is said to hays been heart disease. -. . Another Failure. The Sheriff yesterday took charge of the place of business of Leroy W. Fair- chil'd & Co. (corporation), manufactur- ers of gold pens, at No. 220 Fourth avenue, New York, on executions ag- gregating 812-252 in favor of W. H. Helms Moore. The business is an old one, having been established in 1843 by. Leroy_W. Fairchild, father of the pres- sent proprietors. The business was in- corporated in 1890 under New Jersey laws With a capital of $150, 090. In 1894 two of the capitalists of the company withdrew, and the capital stock was re- duced to $50, 000, and in December, 1895, the factory was removed from Newark to New York. Leroy C. Fair- child is president, and Henry P. Fair- child secretary. The liabilities are between-$30,000 and 340,000, and nomi- nal assets probably as large. The Fairchilds have relatives and are well known in Norwalk. At The Churches. Nonwanx Mnrnonisr Errscorar. Cannon—Rev. A. H. Wyatt will preach Sunday morning and evening. Morning . service at 10:30. Theme of sermon, “What is a Christian. ‘3” Sunday school at 12 m. Epworth League at” o: 30 p. m. Evening preaching at 7: 30 Theme, “£11313 Ngw Cart.- ” Special music at this service. Mr _H. , B. Jepson will preside at the.organ. '. - ” ' FIRST“ Cohcnreatmmh CHURCH.— Ser- vices at 10 .30a. m. and 730 p. m. In the morning the pastor will preach upon the Sabbath question. baths belHoly Days or Holidays ? ” In the evening there. will be a people’s praise service with To Deumns and An- thems by'the choir and hymns by the congregation. The stOry of'the hymns sung Will be told by the pastor. Y..P. S. C. E. at 6:30 p. m Eli But-chard on Fire. As Eli Buchard was walking down Main street at an early hour this morn- ing, Clark Ely discovered quite a vol- ume of smoke curling‘about Eli’s body and head, to all of which Eli Treemed oblivious. Mr. Elychased him down the street and brought him to a' halt when it“ was found that the fire was confined to his coat, ignited by a light- ed pipe which Eli had placed in his pocket. “By gosh,” said Eli, “and I didn’t know it. I must .be losing my sense of smell. ” A hole perhaps the size of a silver dollar was burned in Eli’ s coat ~00.— Burglars in Port Chester. Burglars Thursday night entered and ransacked the house of James Whelan in East Port Chester, near the state . line. The family did not discover the burglary until yesterday morning when they found clothing strewn around the floor, and watches, jewelry, etc.. miss- ing to the value of 8500. East Port Chester is overrun with tramps, and it is supposed that tramps did the job. Promised to Turn it Out. , Secretary Chandler E. Miller of the Humane Society while on‘ the way to railroad station this morning, noticed that a horse belonging to Chauncey ,Brown. the Weston mail carrier, and which stood in front of the local post office. had a bad sore on its back, and interviewed the owner, who promised to turn the animal out, and was not placed under arrest. In Burial Clothes. Next Thursday will be the Hebrew day Of atonement and the Orthodox He- brews Will appear in their synagogues Wednesday night' in their burial clothes and remain all nightlin prayer. They Will also fast from food and drink from sunset Wednesday until sunset Thursday. Broke His Leg. While playing with some companions this noon, Artie, the yOung son of Arthur M. Snifiu of Broad River, fell and broke his leg, 0 - , ~Advertise 1n the Guerrilla ' if“ . _ . A]. . accident 'at Danbury, “Shall our Sab- _ HERE AND THERE ‘ An Epitome 1T Happenings of of Interest to the Public. ‘Garnered With Scissorsa'nd Pencil: " “—Newsboys wantedfa't this office. Mrs Richard Dunning is visiting friends in Branchv1lie . “Mike” Lyonsf-‘bf‘the New Yelk Grocery store is on thesick list. The-.city council will hold an -ad- journed meeting Monday evening. I Frank I. Jones has gone to the Ad- irondacks for the benefit of his health. : -_—A bright, wide-awake newsboy is wanted at this office. The Railroad Brotherhood will hold aunion smOker at Danbury, to-mor- row. . Mrs.- Edwin L. Hoyt of lsaacs Place is visiting at the'home of her parents in Weston. Residents of Morgan avenue complain of a lack of gas on that avenue for the past two nights. _ Colonel Pope of Hartford has shipped as a gift,a Columbia‘bicycle to Cardinal Satolli, at Washington. . The police have'been. asked to look out for bicycle No. 4,137, which has been stolen from Al Kie. William HopSOn will conduct the ser- vices at the Latter Day Saints church at Broad River, to-morrow. The’frdnt of the Fillow store on Main street which is to be occupied by H. R. Gardner has been repainted. .1. The damping of}: garbage into the Bark Mill brook is to be discontinued my more: the Board of Health. ' "'"“-—T —Newsboys wanted at this office. Police captain Bevans received a frac- ture to several of his ribs in a runaway yesterday. Frank Selleck is lugging a felon around on his left hand. It causes Frank to walk quite fast at times. Harry J epson will play the organ in the Methodist church to-morrow evening. He is an expert manipulator of the keys. John McClave & Sons, a bicycle firm, made an assignment to William Harri- son, with liabilities estimated at $100,- 000. ' A bachelors’ nine from Norwalk will come to Stamford, Sept. 13, to play the Bachelors’ club nine of this city. The game will probably take place on the meadows—Advocate. Michael Ratchford will remove from his Winnipauk summer residence on- Monday to his building on Main street. “Tessie” Will not be introduced Into her new home for a week or more. Miss Pearl Sears of Isaacs Place has secured a situation with the large dry- goods firm 'of the Siegel-Cooper Com- .pany'on Sixth avenue, N. Y. .She com- mences her duties on Monday next. Salve Scapello who industriously plies the vocation of shoe polishing at the entrance to the-GAZETTE building “bloomed out” this morning with his chair painted a pretty shade of blue. Attorney General Harmon gave out an official opinion defending President Cleveland’s action in the Chicago riots, and condenming Bryan’s attitude on the question of federal interference in labor troubles. An alleged ball game was played at Norwalk Park yesterday afternoon be- tween the New Havens and Stamfords. The score was 19 to 3 in favor of the New Havens. Only five innings were played,-.which was quite enough for those who were on, the grounds. James Sullivan, wire chief of the main allies of the Postal Telegraph Co. in New York, died of diabetes in Hart- ford yesterday. He went there a few days ago to relieve the regular cable operator. His acute illness lasted - less than half an hour. He was 27 years old. ‘ ‘ cottage near Gregory’s Point returned home last night. During their stay there they received over 200 visitors. Mr. Brotherton claims to have gained fifteen pounds' in weight. Chorus C.Brotherton and family who ‘ ‘4 for the past two months have been tak- . ing an outing at the‘ “Red Clover” . - Price 'One Cent. I DON’T MISS THEM The Latest Ads. Received Be- fore Going to Press..- (By the People and For the People. r01: SAL 11;. FOR SALE-For sale cheap, if a plied for ofi‘i- eroomalot of used brick. App py at this QR SALE—Bicycles. guarantteed $75 1896 models, seamless steel tubing. drop forged steel connections c oice of tires. $39.7 at Sou'm Nonwuix Haanw E Co. 1'25 tf5 Foe? igqlsgalll‘i-a-Benedict. lquEWfilk, newsdIsal- 1 an e and Holder for 2g5c. xce en ountahimtfm Call and see it W ANTED. ' ,' ANTED—A girl for general housewo k W in a small family. Apply at this 8ofiiiire. t 1 Agggg—A 2ng as 130111111111} laundress, nces squire pp at once is Mrs. W. F. Bishop. 15 Belden 11171111111311.1231 o ANTED—Washing. A competent and responsible laundress. needing employ- ment. would like family washing or special pieces for ladies or gentlemen, and would go out by the day to assist in housework or clean- ing Address or call on Mrs. Job 1111 Beed,12 York street, near Main, Norwalk; 8312W ANTED—Captain Oliver S. Clark. 27 Merwin street. will take out parties for sailing or”fishi nlgcruises in his yacllt‘ Three Brothers Cal or drop a. pOstal as above if his services are desired. DANBURY FAIR, Monday to Saturday, 0111011111 5 To (0, I895. ‘ G. M. BUNDLE, Secretary 15W TO NORTH ‘ 15111011, SUNDAY, Sept. 13, ON THE 5111-. “ISABEL” 401. 400. Leave South Norwalk, 11:00 a. m. EXCURSION TICKETS, Leave Grand Pier, North Beach, 4 p. 111. Norwalk [1111171 Huge 'F. W. Mitchell, Manager (as light only, 11011111 SEPT. 1111 CANARY, 81 LEDERER’S Great New York Casino Success, Th8 MERRY WORLD Produced with the complete N. 11'. cast and ~ magnificent equipment of scenery. ‘ 0s.- tumes and Effects. Burlesques on Trilby.’ "Ming; Spur Gene.” "Little Trooper,” “Mad- e me. e c ' SEE the Grand Ballet. headed by Mlle Catherine Bartho, Premiere Dan- se’use from the imperial Theatre, ..Moscow The Ladies’ Military Ba n.d T 0 March ofthe Campai n Cadets. Anna Belle, the World’s Greatest Transformation Dancer. The Geisha. Girls, etc, etc. LAUCH AND THE WORLD LIII CIIS =1 WITH YOU. Prices $1, 75 and 50c. Seats at Weed’s and Tomlinson’ 5. SCHOOL . - SUPPLIES. The Schools will open again soon. Just bear in mind the LARGEST and BEST line of Tablets, Pads, Pens, Pencils. Slates, ' . ’ = Everything usedin the School can be found at JOH N1 T. HAYES - " No.15 MAIN‘lSTREET. NORWALK. Best Goods. Lowest Prices. Piano Lessons. .8 GEORGE W. BRADLEY. (1111111111111: 0'! thelate Winn?- Nash.) gives silicon 111111 satisfactory instructions on the Piano It ' ’ . her home No.193 Main 7great. i -. "w'
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