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Norwalk, Conn, Thursday Evening, December 17, 1896.
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A HAPPI_\I_V_EBDING. '
Marriage of Congressman E. l.
Hill’s. Daughter to W. H.
Weed Solemnized.
The Knot Tied by Rev. A. H. Wyatt.
A pretty home wedding took place at
the elegant residence of Congressman
E. J. Hill on West avenue last evening.
The contracting parties were his
-daughter, Miss Helena Charlotte Hill,
and Walter Harvey Weed of Washing-
ton D. C. ' »
The rooms had been tastefully and
artistically trimmed with evergreens,
holly and bunches of mistletoe, which
tended to give "them a Christmas-tide
appearance.
The ceremony took place in the li-
brary under a handsome arch of ever-
green, and was performed by Rev. A.
H. Wyatt, the Methodist service being
used. About 150 guests were present.
The bridal party consisted of Miss
. Clara Hill, a sister of the bride, as maid
of honor, and Miss Julia Hill of Dan-
bury, Miss Jessie Hart of Englewood,
N. J ., Miss Eleanor Gedney of Milton-
on—Hudson, Miss Elsie 'Hampton of
Poughkeepsie, N. Y., and Miss Emma
Lockwood of South Norwalk, as brides-
maids. . The groomsman was Professor
Louis V, Pierson of Yale University,
and the ushers Robert Chapman and
, George Tower, jr., both oftthe United
States Geological Survey,Frederick A.
Hill, brother of the'bride, and Albert
and Howard Mossman, cousins of the
bride. . . _
The bridesmaids, with the exception
of Miss Leckwood, were college friends
of the bride at Vassar. The groom,
Mr. Weed, is a member of ,_the United
States Geold’gical Survey, iind a grad-
uate of Columbia of the class of ’83.
The bride was becomingly attired in
a gown ofivory white satin, and point
lace with pearl trimmings, and she
carried a boquet of bridal roses and
maiden hair fern. .
The bridesmaids wore «dresses of
. white organdie, over white taffeta
trimmed with sprigs of holly, and car-
ried boquets of holly tied with red
satin—ribbon. '
The ushers wore boutonnieres of holly.
Music was furnished by Weidenham-
,mer, and the wedding feast by Maresis
The bride’s gifts to the bridesmaids
were elegant lace handkerchiefs, and
the best man and usher’s souvenir.
were scarf-pins of gold crescents and
stars set with pearls.
The wedding gifts were magnificent,
among the number being a check from
the bride’s father for a substantial
amount. The couple left on the 9:56
train for Old Point Comfort, showered
with the happy congratulations of the
150 or more guests present. ,
Hospital’s Big Bequest.
By the will of Mrs. Mary B. Loomis the
Bridgeport hospital will be about 8150,-
000 richer. As the hospital has depend-
»ed almost on charity, this will enable
the institution to greatly' increase its
scope and will not compel it to raise the
endowment of a free bed from $5,000
. to $10,000, as was intended.
Whist.
The Ruse contre ruse Whist club met
at the home of George L. Lockwood
last evening. There were four tables
of players. The prizes were awarded
to Mrs. Harry Bailwitz and Mr. George
L. Lockwood, Miss Mamie Pickett se-
cured the consolation prize. Light re-
freshments were served.
I. M. U. Officers.
The newly elected officers of Iron
Moulders’ Union, No. 209 are: Presi-
dent, H. F. Crawford; vice president,
J. E. Howard; recording secretary, J.
H. Sheehan; financial secretary J. H.
Kenny; auditor, William Lattin; door-
keeper, Henry Moore.
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. Connecticut Pensions.
Original, Bernard J. Hannigan, New
Haven; Henry C. Mack, Windsor. Oi ig-
inal widoWs, etc., renewal, minor of
Bernard Fagan, New Britain. Reissue,
special December 5th, Catherine Bat-
son, Bridgeport.
. The White Shoe Store.
Olsen Brothers have the finest win-
dow display of choice and dainty foot-
wear for holiday gifts to be seen in
town. . Tickets for that free bicycle are
flying about like yesterday’s snow-
flakes. ‘
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Lived on Apples.
The family of William Reed was
found in a destitute condition’yester-
day, at Winsted. They had lived on
apples alone for five days. Reed eloped
. two weeks ago. , "
FORECLOSURE sun.
The Estate of the Late Gen.
William H. Noble In-
' volved.
Ths State Brings a Foreclosure Suit.
Sheriff Thomas Hamilton served a
notice of a suit of foreclosure yester-
day brought by the state of Connecti-
cut, through the state treasurer against
Clarence M. and J ullet Noble, John
M. Huyler and Louis M. Fulton of
New York. The property to be fore-
closed is situated on Stratford avenve
Bridgeport. The suit is returnable be-
fore the January term of the Superior
court.
Since the death of Gen. William H.
Noble, his property has been beseiged
with suits owing to the inability or neg-
ligence of the heirs to pay the interest.
The Noble estate is a large one and
consists of property adjacent to the
Water front on the east side of the bar-
bor that is rapidly growing in value ow-V
ing to its desirability for business pur-
poses.
General Noble knew that it would
rise in value and he acquired all that
he could when it could _ be purchased
cheap. Not having the funds to pay
for all the property that stood in his
name he mortgaged it whenever he
could do so advantageously. OnlOcto-
ber 20th, 1871, he borrowed $5,000 from
the school fund of this state and gave
his note to State Treasurer David P.
Nichols. He also executed a mortgage
of a piece. of property known as the
pear tree lot to the state. This lot was
situated on the south side of Stratford
avenue, and the general succeded in
having a heavy mortgage placed an it
considering its value. '
, On February 13th William H. Noble
and his wife Harriet J. Noble, conveyed
the said premises to Juliet S. Noble,
through their son Clarence. Since then
it has been mortgaged to John S. Huy-
ler, the well known candy merchant of
New York city, Louis M. Fulton,l a
New York lawyer and Anniug J. Smith
of Bridgeport.
From what can be learned it is mort-
gaged far in excess of its value. Clar~
ence M. Noble was the eldest son of
Gen. William H. Noble. He was for-
merly in the coal business in Bridge-
port and failed. Since then consider-
able of hit; property has stood in his
wife’s name. He has succeeded in in-
ducing New York men to take second
and third mortgages on the property
although no Bridgeport capitalist would
advance him money on the property.
There is now due on one lot a mort:
gage of $3,400. Some time ago a part
of the land was sold and the money re-
ceived was paid on the mortgage held
by the state. Theinterest on the bal-
ance has not been forthcoming for
some time so the state decided to fore-
close.
Short Calendar Cases.
Among the short calendar cases set
down for'a hearing in the Superior
court to-morrow are the following of
local interest:
Charles J. Ezekiel vs. Jennie J.
Ezekiel, alimony pendente lite.
Salvator Chariot vs. Nellie Chariot.
for allowance to defendant.
Mattie R. Whitlock vs.
Whitlock, for divorce.
Eva Diven vs. Mortimer J. Diven,
for divorce.
Clark vs. Burritt, for bonds for pros
ccution". . '
Cyclists Road Map.
The Southern New England Tele-
phone Comoany has issued a new cy-
clists’ road map of the State in a neat
paper folder, of a size handily carried
in the pocket. The map is the latest
issued by Walker, and is very legible.
Wheelmen will no doubt be glad to se-
cure them. They can be obtained by
enclosing five two cent stamps to the
company at its headquarters in New
Haven. '7' .
Henry S.
Mortuary Record.
The monthly bulletin of the State
Board of Health reports the total num-
ber of deaths in the State last month as
983, of which number 22 aré accredited
to Norwalk. The causes of death were
diphtheria, 1; malarial fever, 2; diar-
rhoea, 1; consumption, 3; pneumonia,
1; nervous diseases, 1; heart disease, 4;
accidental, 2; all other diseases, 7; still
birth, 1.
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To Appoint Col. Frost. . ,
Gov-Elect Cooke has announce his
intention to appoint Col. Ruséell rest
of South Norwalk to the command of
the brigade of the C.- N. G., succeeding
General Havens, appointed, adjutant
general. ' - ”
NATIUNMAPITAL
No Chance for the Passage of
the Dingley Bill at this
Session.
An Innovation at Washington Churches-
Gazn'r'rn’s BUREAU,
709 EAST CAPITOL STREET,
WASHINGTON, DEC. 16.
Senator Morgan the leading Demo-
cratic member of the Foreign Relations
Committee has made the most damag-
ing arraignment of Spain’s rule in
Cuba, yet presented to the Senate.
There is a widespread apprehension
that these frequent assaults made upon
Spain in Congress, may lead to serious
complications between 'that nation and
ours. .
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In reply to the constant importunity
of depressed manufacturers and busi-
ness men, to learn why some sort of a
moderate tariff bill may not be passed
through the present Congress for Presi-
dent Cleveland to approve ‘or veto, as
he thinks best, Senator Aldrich? who
probably knows more about tarifi mat-
ters than anyone here, said that there
were only two things required to secure
that object. One was a change in the
Senate rules enabling the friends of
the bill to bring it to a vote, and then
seven more Republican Senators.
This is equivalent to a declaration
that the passage of a tarifi‘ bill is im-
possible, and coming as it does from
the best-informed Senator on revenue
measures in the upper branch of Con-
gross, may be accepted as conclusive.
There can be no revenue legislation of
importance passed by the Fifty-fourth
Congress and it is folly to expect any.
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“A moderate measure,” is the char
acterization which leading republicans
of the House give'to the new tarifi‘ bill
which it is proposed to frame this win-
ter in anticipation of an extra session
of Congress. It is explained that what
is desired is a bill which will provide a
sufficient revenue to cover the deficit
now existing, furnishing proper pro-
tection to home industries. It is point-
ed out that conditions have considera-
bly changed since the McKinley bill
became a law and that rates of duty
that were justified then are unnecessary
at present. Senator Frye expresses
grave fears that foreign manufacturers
who are known to be straining their
American outputs to the utmost, will so
overflow our markets With their goods
the coming spring, as to very seriously
cripple our own manufacturers and de-
prive our own working people of em—
ployment, before any tariff restrictions
can be enacted, to shut out the products
of these thrifty foreigners.
Postmaster General Wilson has ex-
tended the house-to-house collection
and delivery system so as to provide
for the sale of postage and special de-
livery stamps by letter carriers by
means of the house collection and de-
livery boxes, and an ofiicial stamp-
selling envelope has been approved to
carry this project into effect. The
new order will be tested in Washington
at once and extended as soon as prac-
ticable.
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The House and Senate committees on
pensions have agreed to hold a joint
session Friday to hear the G. A. R.
officers regarding pension legislation:
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Our Mr. .Russell of the Committee of
Ways and Means, has been appointed
one of the conferces on the matter of
continuing the Congressional Commit-
tee hitherto investigating the free use
of alcohol in manufactures and the arts.
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It is believed the Senate Committee
on Foreign Relations will adopt a reso-
lution for the recognition of the inde-
pendence of Cuba, but there is no
probability of its passing the Senate.
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Senators Hawley and Gallinger in-
dignantly repelled the reiterated impu-
tations so constantly thrown out by the
President, as to frauds in the pension
rolls. "
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Senator Platt has secured the ap-
pointment to be a Senate page, of Rob-
ert N. Squire of Meriden.
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~ Wool-men and luinbe‘rmen are here
for a hearing before the new tariff
committee.
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All further efforts to passthe Dingley
bill was formally abandoned to-day.
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The Washington churches have in-
augurateda novelty in the providing
of room and issuing checks for the bi-
cycles of~ such worshipers as choseft'o
{popularly fill a long felt want. 1
wheel to church, and it. is foundto
Ambler.
a radars-
The Connecticut Republican Associa-
tion held a meeting to-night at the
rooms which had been occupied by the
Connecticut Sofihd Money League of
the District of Cnlumbia and affected a
reorganization. "
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The President sent a large batch of
recess appointments to the Senate to-.
day, including three Connecticut post-
masters, Nehemiah Jennings at South-
port, William C. Kinsella at Fairfield
and William A. Lowry at East Hart-
ford. .
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Congressman Hill is expected back
from Norw‘alk, whither he went yes-
terday to attend his daughter’s wed-
ding, to-morrow evening.
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CENTRAL CLUB.“
Mrs. larley and Her Noted Wax Works, on
Exhibition Last Evening.
Notwithstanding the unfavorable
weather, there was an audience of
about a hundred people to enjoy Mrs.
, J arley and her noted wax-works at the
Central club, last evening, and well they
were repaid for venturing out. The
figures were as follows: “The Boy
Orator,” Mr. Waldo Parsons; “The
Sentimental Maid,” Miss Jean Greg-
cry; “Spanish Girl,” Miss LOuise
Wood; “Dancing Girl,” Miss Ethel
Keep; “Diogenes Looki‘g for an Hon-
est Man,” Hon. E. O. Keeler, The New
Woman,” Mrs. Keep; "Casabianca,”
Mrs. "Samuel Partridge; “The Siamese
Twins,” Mr. Louis Leonard, and Mr-
Mr. Harold Parsons and Mr.
Beers moved the figures, wound them
up and oiled them. Mrs. Parsons was
the talented and historic “Mrs. Jar-
ley,” and well she filled the role.
There was a running fire of funny hits,
and local allusions, and her case and
readiness made. everything go with
spirit. ' The actors acquitted themselves
'capitally well,‘the'costu‘mes being ex-
cellent. Mrs. R. Higgins, assisted
by Miss Hatch, and Mrs. A. t}, Meeker
presided over the refreshment table.
This - was - beautiful “pith: Christmas .
greens and berries, with a horn of
plenty in the centre, and silver cande-
labra at: either end. The sandwiches
and coffeewere most appetizing, and
much enjoyed. After supper several of
the musical people present", generously
played and the young people enjoyed
an hour in dancing, their elders lOok-
ing on with quite as much enjoyment,
apparently. The evening was a thoro-
nghly successful one.
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Had a Roast.
A Shepherd dog called on a small
dog belonging to Judge Austin one
day this week, and it is said that so
pleased was the small dog he escorted
his guest to an open window where a
nice rib roast had been placed to cool.
The Shepherd dog gave a mid" of
thanks and in less than a jiffy was
trotting out of the yard with the roast.
And he never came back.
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Will Co North.
Mr. E. J. Thomas who for the past
seven years has “freighted” the col-
umns of the South NOrwalk Sentinel
with romance and fact gleaned from
this end of the town, has secured a po-
sition on the Danbury News. He will
be missed by his fellow reporters in
town, and carry their blessing with him
to his new field of labor. He commenr
ces work on the News the first day of
the glad new year.
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Knows Where to Place an Adv.
Newsman Hayes in his adv. \in the
Gamma called attention to the fact
that picture framing was one of his
specialties, and now he is forced to
work until midnight to keep anywhere
within touch with his orders. His dis-
play of holiday gifts includes almost
everything from a dancing Jack to the
finest assortment of albums ever shown
in Norwalk. ‘ .
Braves the Storm.
Gen. D. N. Couch, was out yesterday
bufi'eting the snowstorm, with face as
ruddy as a schoolboy’s.
Mrs. Couch left town this morning
to spend the holiday season with her
son’s family in Taunton, Mass.
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, A Great Man.
Representative H. ' C. Messenger' of
New Hartford, whoweighs._.330 pounds
‘and goes up to 3505)“ eats, has applied
to have a special 'cliia'ir made for him so
thanks may rise..t‘oi'iaddress the speaker
. without his chair’riisi-ng with him.
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Lecture at Miss Baird’s Institute:
' "Miss Patten, who gaveso delightful a
- lecture last term on ."I‘he Brownings,”
is'to give another evening’s talk on
‘fLi‘terature” to-night in, the school
HERE no THERE.
An Epitome of Happenings of
" Interest to the Public.
Garnered With Scissors and Pencil.
——Carbonette at Lewis’. D. 5 ti
The A. O. ,H. will hold irreguldr
meeting to-night.
A practice basket ball game will be
played in the Armory this evening.
An infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Ed-
ward Brennan, jr., is seriously ill.
--Pork, sausage, beef, lamb, mutton,
ham, fish, fowl, vegetables, fruit, etc.,
at Gregory’s Wall street market.
'There will be dancing in St. John &
Fiedler’s hall at Broad River, to-night.
-—Go to 17 Wallstreet. d17 tf
,. There was but one session at the
Over River school yesterday, owing to
the 'storm.
V-James Crawford for a few fleeting
moments a prisoner of Officer Bartram
is still at large.
N orwalk Foresters will participate in
thezinstitution of a lodge of Foresters at
Westport tu-night.
—Uniou beer only is sold at J. H.
Gormley’s saloon, on Main street.
Townsend Lodge, I. O. O. F. of We.-
terbury will celebrate its twenty-fifth
anniversary, January 4th. ,9
Inongressmau E. J. Hill left to.
Washington on 'the “Congressional”
express this afternoon.
Anumber of sleighs were out this
morning, but as said one man, “the
sleighing is nothing to brag on,”
The Daughters of the Revolution are
holding a grand fete 'at the Central
Club this afternoon.
—~If.you want fish, oysters or clams,
you will make no mistake in calling at
Gregory’s Wall street market.
Harry A. Vail has presented the
Broad River Athletic club with a hand '
some mahogany gavel and block.
Six tramps were provided with lodg-
ings at the Hotel Howard last night.
It is a measly mean storm that does not
do same good. ‘
The annual communication of St.
John’s Lodge, F. & A. M., will be held
this evening. Officers for the ensuing
year will be elected and installed.
‘The Brotherhood of 'St. Andrew of
St. Paul's church has elected St. John
Merrill as president; Irving 0. Smith,
secretary and Stewart W. Hinman,
treasurer.
~At Gregory’s Wall street market
can be found everything in the way of
fish, game and meats of all kinds at way
down prices.
There was a good attendance at the
pie sociable in the Baptist church last
evening. It was in evidence that the
appetite for pie is not on the“ wane in
Norwalk. :
At a meeting of the State Grange in
Augusta. Me., yesterday resOlutions
were passed sympathizing with the Cu-
bans and expressing the hope that they
would gain liberty.
—Great Bargains at 17 Wall street
for the next 20 days. d17 tf
Word has been received of the death
of Dr.,James H. Trumbull, formerly
of .. Connecticut, in Iquique, South
America, on November 12. Dr. Trum-
bull was a graduate of Yale College in
the class 1848.
-—Owing to the continued illness of
Mr. Frank I. Jones, the crockery store
No. 17 Wall street will sell good» for
the next 20 days at a great sacrifice.
This is the place and now is the time J
for Bargains. d17 tf
Smith Northrop went to Keyport, N.
J ., yesterday, to attend the funeral of
his cousin Charles Selleck. The de-
“ceased was a frequent visitor to Nor-
walk'where he was well‘and popularily
known, especially among the firemen.
A wife and two children survive him.
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Patronize Home Merchants.
It hardly seems as if there _ was any
need of repeating the annual a‘dmo’n-
tion to do your holiday shopping en-
tirely at home, for the local market this
season offers all that can be desired.
One can go further from home and fare
much worse. Mrchants have striven
to please, and their efforts can be 130
better appreciated than by patronizing
them.
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The Latest Ads. Received Be-
fore Going to Press.
By the People and For the People.
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1'0 REJVT.
. 0 RENT—Five rooms on first floor: good
location, $10 per month for small family.
Apply to S. B. WILSON, Builder, 92 Wall street,
Norwal k. dll-tf »
Central National Bank.
NORWALK, CONN., Dec. 11. 1896.
N01101::
The annual meeting of the Stockhold-
ers of this bank for the election of
Directors will be held at the banking
rooms on Tuesday, January 12th, 1897.
Polls open from 11 a. m. to 12 m.
WM. A. CURTIS, Cashier,
ANNUAL
XMAS SALE ‘1
——OF___.
FANCY] GOODS
AT THE
Woman’s Exchange
now open.
I
Afternoons from I to 6
o’clock, this week,
‘ AND
Afternoons and Evenings
X mas Week, from I to
IO o’clock.
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H oyt s | h eatre.
JOHN 1V. ISHAM’S
"OCTOROONS"
MIRTH, MELODY. MEINIMEIT, ,
COMEDY, SPECIALTIES, CHI".
40 B E S S l E L E E
The Great American Soprano.
Not a dull moment. No displeasing feature.
MB. and MR9. TOM McINTOSH.
Seats on sale at Plaisted’s and Pinneo’s stores
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Hoyt s eatre,
The Master Work of Spectacular Romance.
THE
Wed. and Thurs. Dee. I6 and II.
- A Two-Season Success.
Vocalists Headed by 40
HENRY JACKSON, Tenor. ' . '
PRICES:—10, 20, 30 and 500.
Saturday Ev’ng., Ilse. I9.
In Four Acts and Sixteen Tableaus.
‘2—Bewitching, Lovely Premierkz
its—Exceptionally Beautiful Coryphee's—25
Car Loads of Sumptuous Scenery.
Tons of Massive Armor.
s—Grand Ballets—3
“A Host of Europe , Specialties.
Hundreds o Parisian Costumes.
The Positively Unexcelled' _
Transformation Scene.
Prices, - 25,50, and 75c.
Seats at Plaisted’si‘dt Pinneo’s.
Feather Baas. Renovated.
Feather BOas. Recurled to
Look as Good as When New,
at Moderate Cost.
' NO. 26 BELDEN AVENUE.
’ RING BELL TWICE.
DAVID w. RAYMOND
Funeral Director and Emhher
89 Washington street'South Norwalk
sthe holiday trade. -
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Residence. Manackemc Hotel
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