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EVENING ‘

THE ONLY EIGHT-PAGE ONE-CEN T DAILY IN THE WORWALKS.

NorWalk, Conn, Saturday Evening. October 31,: 1896.

 

 

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Price One Cent-

 

Vol. v1. Whole No.1479

 

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Mr. and Mrs. Henry Mitchell
Reconciled by a Sympa-
thizing Parson.

 

The Husband Admitted Error.

 

An affecting scene was witnessed in
Supt. Birmingham’s office at Police
Headquarters in Bridgeport last night,
when an estranged husband and wife
were reunited through the efforts of a
minister of the gospel who was present
and saw that the wife was a deserving
woman and the husband a man not bad
at heart. The husband, who met his
wife with annoyance on his face, left the
station with her after promising to do.
right in the future, the wife showing
perfect happiness on every feature.

The couple were Henry Mitchell and
his wife, formerly of this city, who had
been separated for some months. Mitch-
ell left his wife and went to work on a
farm at Bedding Ridge, but went to
Bridgeport a few days ago to spend his
money in drink. Mrs. Mitchell, who is
an unusually attractive woman and to
all appearances a loving wife, learned
that he was in Bridgeport, and on the
advice of friends went there to look for
him. Yesterday she caused a warrant
for his arrest on the charge of non-
support to be issued, and last night he
was arrested. Mrs. Mitchell was at
Headquarters when her erring husband

> was taken in, and greeted him in terms

of reproach so gentle that it was ap-
parent to all observers that her heart
was not in the making of trouble for
him.

Rev. John W. Gill, rector of St.
Luke’s Episcopal church, who frequent-
1y visits headquarters, witnessed the
meeting, and saw that a reconcilation
of the couple was not impossible. After
he'had listened to their talk for a few
minutes he knew that Mitchell’s mother
was at the bottom of the trouble, and
assdEed the duty of clearing away the
clouds that marred the serenity of the

' life of the couple who had vowed to be

one until death should part. -

Witha tact that proved him to be
the possessor of a thorough knowledge
of human nature Mr. Gill began to talk
to the wife and then to the husband.
The result of the talk was that the wife
withdrew the complaint and the hus-
band solemnly promised to live in hap-
piness with his Wife in the future and
signed a written pledge of total abfii-
dence from intoxicating liquors which
was witnessed by Supt. Birmingham
and Prosecuting ‘ Attorney Giddings.
The wife then kissed her husband and
carressed him so affectionately that it
was plain that she had not been the
erring one. They then went away to-
gether.

When Mitchell left his wife he took
with him their two children, who are
now at Bedding Ridge. He agreed to
bring them back to Norwalk to-day.
The couple have had five children,
three of whom are dead.‘ Mrs. Mitchell
and her husband spent the night with
relatives and came back to their former
home this morning. Mitchell was once
well-to-do and had a good home at Wil-
ton, but lost it through bad habits.
Then his mother interfered in his do-
mestic affairs, and the separation fol-

lowed.

 

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Central Club Notes.

In addition to the classes already an-
nounced, the Central club offers les-

 

sons in millinery free to members,"

Wednesdays in November, at 10:30 a.
m. Outsiders will be charged twenty-
five cents a lesson. Those intending to
join the class will please come Wednes-
day, provided with sewing equipment,

November 7th the club gives a most
interesting “Afternoon, of Folk-Music
and Folk-Lore." programes of which
are to be mailed to every member.
Admission to this is limited strictly to
members, but is, of course, free to
them. ‘

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Manager Mitchell’s Bulletin.

My usual custom of announcing the
status of the coming attractions is hard-
ly necessary in the present instance for
what theatre goer is not familiar with
the name of Edward Harrigan?

Date—Election night.

Play-“Marty Malone.” ,

Company—The New York Originals.

Verdict—Excelsior.

Special—The election returns.

. Finale—Gold, silver and greenbacks.

 

 

9

A Happy Anniversary.

Dr. and Mrs. Noble received a pro-
fusion of flowers yesterday from their
many friends on the occasion of the
twenty-first anniversary of their mar-
riage. One bouquet contained just
twenty-one exquisite La France roses.

ELUDED THE CHIEF.

W. H. Itelly Strikes Mrs. Weyerhauser and
Then Skips Out—Arrested Later.

 

 

About three weeks ago a molder who
gave his name as W. H. Kelly came to
this city from Massachusetts and suc-
ceeded in securing employment at the
foundry on Hoyt street. He boarded
at Mrs. Weyerhauser’s, on River street.

Yesterday afternoon 'he became en-
gaged in an argument with Joseph
Moore, as to the source of their crea-
tion. The argument took place at
Mrs. Weyerhauser’s. Kelly was get-
ting rather the worse of the argument
when he suddenly let go his right fist
and delt Moore a trip-hammer blow on
the face, knocking him down.

Mrs. Weyerhauser then interfered
and Kelly struck her, loosening two or
three of her teeth. In the meantime
Chief Bradley was summoned, but be-
fore the big chief put in an appearance
Kelly was scooting out of reach around
Cross street. .

In company with Moore who had by
this time rallied from the blow the
Chief started after Kelly but failed in
detecting him. He then rode to South
Norwalk and made a circuit of the
saloons but could not locate his man.

During the Chief’s absence in South
Norwalk Kelly returned to the foundry
and asked for his money, and proceed-
ed to pick up his tools. Word was sent
to the police and Special Ofiicer Valiant
who was in citizen’s dress, went to the
foundry and placed Kelly under arrest.
but the prisoner refused to go with
him unless shown a warrant for his ar-
rest.

Then there was a tussle. By this
time the Chief had returned and learn-
ing of the situation went to Valiant’s
assistance and the fellow was hustled
down to the station-house.

This morning he was taken before
Judge Hubbell, who sent. him to jail
for thirty days on the charge of assault
and fined him $10 and costs, $17. 70, f or
abusive language. The charge of re-
sistance to officers was not pressed.
Officer Valiant accompanied the prison-
er to the Bridgeport jail this morning.

 

Memorial Service.

Last evening a very touching service
was held at the home of Herman Fan-
cher, Unionville. Rev. F. E. Robbins
preached a memorial sermon in remem-
brance of thirteen members of that
community who have died within the
last two years, eight of whom have
been;removed within eleven months.
Excepting two little ones, all of these
were adults, many of them heads of
families.

 

 

Billvarnstthe Victor.

Before the Broadway Athletic club in
New York last night, Billy Ernst, of
Brooklyn, and Leslie Pearce, of Phila-
delphia were down'for a fifteen-round
battle at 135 pounds. In the fifth round
Ernst with a couple of heavy swings on
the jaw placed Pearce on queer street
and received the verdict.

Erast was at one time a pupil of Prof.
George Yoerger of Norwalk.

Court Assignments.

The following cases were among those
assigned for trial in the Superior Court:
Roth & Goldschmidt vs. Town of Nor-
walk; Raymond vs. Gorham; James vs.
Town of Norwalk; N. & S. N. Electric

 

 

' Light Co. vs. City of South Norwalk;

Anderson et al. vs. Town of New Ca-
naan; Guyer vs. Lockwood, et als.

 

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Rosedale Will Run.

In three weeks at the most, and pos-
sibly within two, the popular old Rose-
dale will be restored to her run on the
Bridgeport line. She has been trans-
formed by the artisans who have been
busily at work upon her since she was
pulled from the bottom of the East
river. .

 

 

W. H. Seymour’s Funeral.

The funeral of William H. Seymour
was attended from his late home on
Main street, this afternoon. Rev. T.
K. Noble officiated. Our Brothers’
Lodge, I. O. O. F. attended in a body,
and conducted the services at the grave.

Silvermine.

Rev. George E. Davis will begin a
series of revival; services at the M. P.
church Sunday morning. In the even-
ing he will be assisted by H. Brundage
and others from Norwalk.

Fairfield.

The Republicans have nominated
Howard N. Wakeman and Sherwood
Banks for representatives.

Bethel.

W. S. Wortman has been nominated
by the Republicans of Bethel, for rep-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

reseniative.

 

WERE MISMATED.

Six Divorces Granted by Judge
Prentice in the Superior
Court.

 

 

Only Two Norwalk Cases in the Bunch.

 

Seven applications for. divorce re-
ceived the attention of Judge Prentice
in the Superior Court at Bridgeport,
yesterday.

Of one of the cases the Bridgeport
Post says: “Pretty Maud Hamilton of
Norwalk had the worst tale of all to
tell. Maud is a dainty little lady with
dark hair and eyes, an olive complex-
ion and a pair of red lips, and every
one concluded that the man must have
been a brute who could ill treat her.

“Cruelty and desertion were the
grounds upon which her lawyer, Prose-
cutor John H. Light, asked for the di-
vorce. Maud ‘said she married Mark
K. Hamilton on Nov. 1, 1888. She
soon discovered that he was of a terri-
bly jealous nature and would not let
her speak to another man, not even his
own brother. In a little over a month
after the knot was tied Mark pinched
her arm until it was black and blue be-
cause she went out without his permis-
sion. In the January following be
met her one day on the street and
struck her because she was out without
telling him. . Two months afterwards,
when they had gone to housekeeping
he kicked her in a most brutal manner.

“Maud’s mother told about seeing the
kick. She happened to be in the house
without the husband’s knowledge. The
mother told of other acts of cruelty.
Mark would go up to kiss his wife and
would then put his foot on her toe and
press down until she screamed with
pain. Then he would want to kiss her
again. The decree was granted, and
her name charged to Maud Gray.”

Julia Bagcho, a Hungarian women of
South Norwalk, asked the court to free
her from Joseph Bagcho, now living in
the West. ' She was married to the de-
fendant on Febuary 24, 1892, the occa-
sion being brought about by means of
law. The next morning, Bagcho left
Norwalk and according to the testimony
has since re-married and has a second
wife and one child. The decree was
granted on the ground of desertion.

Danbury 8:. Norwalk Railroad Election.

At the annual meeting of the .stock-
holders of the Danbury & Norwalk
Railroad company, holden at New Ha-
ven, Thursday, 8,962 votes were cast,
all of which were for F. St. John Lock-
wood, Cbarles P. Clark, John M. Hall,
Benjamin R. English, George J. Brush
Eben Hill, Edmund Tweedy, Charles
H. Merritt and John P. Treadwell, for
directors.

At a subsequent meeting of the di-
rectors, the ofiicers elected for the en-
suing year were F. St. John Lockwood,
President; Charles P. Clark, vice presi-
dent; William E. Barnett, clerk; C. E.
Robinson, treasurer.

Coo

 

'— A Great Success.

There are many remarkable successes
on the road this season, but none ex-
ceed the popularity enjoyed by the
latest New York succes, Annie Pixley’s
great sentimental farce, "The Deacon’s
Daughter.” Press and public accord it
an ovation wherever presented. The
scenic effects are superb, the story an
intense and interesting one, unlike the
many unreasonable and unnatural plays
with which the public are surfeited. ‘It
is full of hearty laughter, bright and
catchy music, the most sensational
climaxes. The company is one of the
strongest on the road.

.o—

 

 

It Can’t Change the Result.

The “New Haven Leader” hears that
$75,090 was brought into this state yes-
terday to help the silver democrats. If
true it is a pile of money to be wasted.
A special drive is to be made against
E. J. Hill and N. D. Sperry for Con-
gress. This will only spur their friends
to greater efforts to increase their ma-
jorities. Every honest money elector
in this district should cast his vote
straight for Hill.

Sam Gets His Check.

Fireman Samuel Foster is in receipt
of a check for $14 from the State Fire-
men’s Association by reason of illness
brought about from exposure at the fire
on Wilton avenue. By reason of neg-
ligence on the part of some one, the
claim of Joseph Goldschmidt who fell
from a ladder at‘the same fire, and sus-
tained severe injuries, has not yet been
allowed.

An Omen.

The posters announcing the free sil-
ver meeting at South N or-walk next
Monday night, are printed on gold-bug
paper.

 

 

 

 

,BIKE THEUIAUGHT.

Attempts to Sell a Wheel
' Stolen in Port Chester.

\—

Makes a Full Confession of His Guilt.

 

This morning about 11 o’clock, a
colored man entered the Orient bi-
cycle store on South Main street, South
Norwalk, and offered a Crescent bi-
cycle for sale. Col. Hod Saunders be-
came suspicious of the man, and as the
wheel showed hard usage, he refused
to make an offer for the wheel. The
stranger thereupon said it was a $65
wheel and he would sell it for $23,
finally dropping to 815.

‘Col. Saunders was now thoroughly
convinced that the wheel was stolen
and sent a young man named Beers for
the police.

Chief Vollmer and Detective Glad—
stone promptly responded, and to them
the man said that he had been em-
ployed as a coachman by J. J. Wilson,
of Cranbury, but had left his employ
on not receiving his wages. He had
ridden from New York this morning
and was on his way to Cranbury to col-
lect the wages due him. He said he
had bought the wheel new for $65.

A GAZETTE reporter noticed that one
of the spokes of the front wheel had
secured to it a trip for a cyclometer but
instead of a cyclometer on the axle
there was a lamp bracket. He men-
tioned the fact to the Chief and the
man said he had never had a cyclometer
on the wheel, it being in the same con-
dition as when he first purchased it.

This satisfied the Chief that some-
thing was wrong and he took the man
to police headquarters on suspicion.

Here the GAZETTE reporter examin ed
the tool bag on the machine and dis-
covered that the nipple to the pump
was missing. Chief Vollmer was again
prompted and asked the man when he
last pumped up his tires. “This morn-
ing before I started,” came the prompt
reply. The man when further ques-
tioned said he had used the pump in
the tecl'bag. At the Chief’s sugges-
tion he attempted to pump their-tires up
again, but after working for full ten
minutes ina vain attempt to connect
the nippleless pump with the tire nipple
he gave it up in 7disgust.

He told the chief that his name was
George H. Stark and that he lived at
114 West 38th street, New York.

After telling no end of lies the thief
was taken down stairs and placed in a
cell. This was too much for him, and
he soon confessed to the Chief that he
had stolen the bicycle in Port Chester
between 4 and 5 o’clock this morning.

The stolen wheel is a Crescent, No.
121,891. g

A Happy Victim.

Edna, the 13-year old daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Grumman, of
North avenue, will ever hold in pleasant
remembrance, the evening of October
30th, 1896. She was on that evening
the happy victim of a surprise party.
Her young friends to the number of
about fifty, armed with refreshments
and cheerful countenances called on.
her and practically took possession of
the house. They were cordially wel-
comed by Edna as soon as she recov-
ered from the surprise part of the
afi'air, and all were soon making as
merry as if each had been presented
with a 320 gold piece. There were
games, dancing, and all that goes to
make such occasions a lasting remem-
brance. In fact it was between 12 and
1 o’clock when the pretty hostess bade
her last guest good-night. A little Miss
who attends lots of parties tells the re-
porter “I never had a better time in
my life, lots of fun and lots to eat, and
Edna’s mother and father were awfully
good to us.”

___.._._._....._.__..._..
People Were Startled.

People were somewhat started early
this morning to see the American flag
on the Hope Hose headquarters floating
with the Union down. The evil was
after a time remedied. It seems that
the gallant Captain Costello assisted by
fireman “Joe” Goldschmidt, in his
haste to do honor to McKinley and his
country, tied the halyards on the re-
verse end with the above startling effect.

The Captain is positive that it will not

occur again.

Boy Wanted.

Any bright, intelligent and active
boy who wants to learn the printing
business can secure a situation at this
office. Apply immediately.

————————<+>—-——-
Redding.

Henry P. Osborn and Nathan Perry,
Republicans, are nominated for and
will be elected Representatives.

 

 

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Advertise in the Guarani.

 

 

HERE AN_D_ THERE.

An Epitome of Happenings of
of Interest to the Public.

Garnered With Scissors and Pencil.

There will be a city council meeting
Monday evening.

Several Hallow’een parties were held
in this city last night.

—Sausage, 9c, 6 Water street.

0, K. Scofield is erectinga new stoop '

to his Main street residence.

To-morrow will be celebrated as All
Saints day at St. Mary’s church.

—Porterhouse steak 18c, 6 Water St.

What a glorious day the Lord has
given for the unfurling of Old Glory.

Mr. and Mrs. Hugh 'Donnely have
returned home from their wedding trip.

Horton, the Belden avenue grocer
has taken his son Clyde into partner-
ship.

Illustrated song service at the Nor-
walk Opera House Sunday aftereoon at
4 o’clock.

The rhythm of the Horror’s dirty
doggerel last night, is as jolly as a
broken cog-wheel.

—Prime rib, 12%0” 6 Water street.

Mr. James Mitchell is a great sufl'er-
er from inflrmmatory rheumatism and
cannot move without intense agonies of
pain.

The ladies of Grace church wil give a
concert and reading at the Opera
House Wednesday evening, November
18th. Harry Pepper will appear assist-
ed by other artists.

—Vogel’s Febrifuge cures malaria.

At the Hallowe’en party given by
Mrs. M. E. Mead at “Hillside” this
evening, the young ladies will each im-
personate some character and a very
unique and happy time is anticipated.

—-Vogel_’s Febrifuge is a certain cure
for malaria. A trial proves it.

Groceryman GeorgevBailwitz has re-
covered from a severe attack of mumps.
This morning his wife presented him
with a handsome,newly born babe, and
George’s happiness is now at its highest
pitch.

Mrs. M. E. Mead made a business
trip to Vassar College Thursday, re-
turning home yesterday. She received
a most cordial welcome from several of
her former pupils who are now students
there.

~Shoulder steak 8c lb , 6 Water St. ‘

The selectmen were in receipt of a
bill from the town of Darien, for over
$180 for the medical care, medicines,
etc. furnished Ferd. Van Scoy of Nor-
walk, who broke his'leg some time
during last May.

Captain Addison A. Betts, Rev. F. E.
Robbins and George H. Raymond went
down the harbor, yesterday after tau-
togs. All are exyert and lucky fisher-
men but they are not bragging much
about their catch of yesterday.

William R. Winn of New York has
petitioned the Norwalk Probate court
praying for the appointment of a trus-
tee to take possession of the property
of James A. Betts and Phebe A. Betts
of this city. The petition will be acted
upon Saturday, November 7th.

-Vogel’s Febrifuge cures malaria.
Try it and you’ll be convinced.

 

,It was Neil Gregory not Sturges
Northrop who became intoxicated and
invited punishment. From yesterday’s
report of the affair it would appear that
it was Northrop who was intoxicated.
The mistake is regretted by the re-
porter and‘ he gladly makes the cor:
rectiou. '

—Pork chOps, 90, 6 Water street.

Mr. Sam. Lynes ‘went to New York
city last night in response to a telegram
from Clarence Osborne, for the pur-
pose of joining in the big parade of
business men to-day. Mr. “Jack” Hy-
utt will also be among the number who
will participate in the monster parade.

Mrs. Dudley and parents of Brooklyn
will occupy the Mallory house on Mon-
day next, when Mr. and Mrs. William
H. Smith will move into their hand-
some new home on Morgan avenue.
The Smiths will not vacate their old
home until Mrs. Dudley’s arrival and.
occupancy.

 

 

DON’T 'l“_3§ THERE

The Latest Ads. Received Be-
fore Going to Press.

By the People and For the People

 

 

10R SAL E.

 

 

0R SALE—A second—hand Col ‘ '
(Fficecycle. Price. $15. Can be soggyéatfli;

FOR SALE—Benedict Norwalk 1] d
er. is 8911' I ’ ews 6&1.
and Holder foinzgcan excellent Fountain Pen

 

Call and see 1t. il2tf
F0 UND

 

OUND—A small gray mare ' '
w1th re
. on neck. Owner can have same 13; (531x311:
ing upon JARVIS KELLOGG and paying charges.
032

NOTICE! ’ i

The Statute provides a penalty of not more
than $100 for using any bottle stamped with
the name of the owner, which name has been
duly registered.

We have duly registered our bottles and in
tend to prosecute all violators of the law.

Any person having our bottles will save
themselves trouble by either returning them
to us, or dropping us a postal card. when we
will call and get them. ‘

H. J. 8: G. S. GRUMMAN.

NORWALK O ERA HOUSE.

F.W. MITCHELL, - MANAGER.

 

 

 

ONE NIGHT ONLY.

TUESDAY Nov. 3,

New York’s Author Actor,

EDWARD HARRICAN,

in his latest Success,

MARTY MALONE.

New and Catchy Music by

DAVE BRAHAM.
PRICES:—75, 50 and 350.

Reserved seats now on sale at Weed’s and
' omhnson’s.

N. B.—Election returns will be read
from the stage.

 

 

CONNECTICUT - LAUNDRY,

Haviland Street.

We have for sale two horses. One
bought of the Raymond Grocery 00., is
a well-bred animal which cost us 3125.
Is now recovering from lameness. The

other is a reliable beast once owned by .

Mr. Scofield who speaks highly of her.
She is strong and possesses goodstay-
ing qualities. Both horses are kind,
gentle and fearless of everything. They
Wlll'be sold below value.

CONNECTICUT - LAUNDRY:

Haviland Street.

SouthNorwalk, Conni

 

F AWGET T’S

Opening of

Fall and Winter Nillinery
0n THURSDAY, FRIDAY and
SATURDAY, Oct. I, 2, 3.

All are cordially invited to attend.

Everyone making a. purchase or leaving an
order will be presented with a. souvenir.

FAWGETTS. '

3 Water Street, Norwalk.

 

J. D. Jennings.
UN DERTAK ER

4 Knight street. opposite
Street Railway Depot 2

NIGHT BELL AI OFFICE.

 

Piano Lessons.

.‘GEOBGE W. BRADLEY. (dau hter
of the late_Wm. . . Nash.) tnves 9 cent
and satisfactory instructions on the Piano at

her home No. 193 Main street. -

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