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‘ IIVE MILL TAX LAID.
. SEIectman Selleck explained that
i there were five houses on the street and
that it would cost $600 to put it in re-
pair." '
A. E. Austin asked if the street hadn‘t
‘ .been cutoff.
Selectman Selleck~ said that
rguessed not as there was no end to it.
It was votedlhat the prayer of the
petitioners be granted.
The tax item in the 0.11 was then
_ taken from the table. ' '
Selectman Selleck stated that the
amount raised last year would not only
. run the town, but also almost purchase
a stone-crusher. H thought a five mill
tax would be sulficient.
On' motion, a tax of five mills was
laid on the grand list of the town.
The matter of the annual school ap-
propriation was then taken from the
table. Secretary Dunning had put in
an appearance and read the following
- report of the expenses for last year and
dhe estimated expenses for 1896-7, from
which'the following figures are taken:
he
DISTRICT 1895 1896
South Norwalk, $15,240 $15,975
Over River, 6,630 6,980
Center, . 5,975 6,525
East Norwalk, 6,000 6,645
Northwest, 1,840 1,925
Broad River, 800 800
South F. M. River, 2,025 2,050
‘ .North Center. 1,156 1,155
West Norwalk, 575 575
Middle F. M. River, 590 603
{North East, . 550 550
School Visitors, 500 500
.tEvening School, 1.000 1,200
Afterconsiderable discussion it was
'voted that the sum of $45,480 be appro-
priated for the schools and the meeting
2then adjourne l.
——Luncheon.
The ladies of Grace church are to
serve a Luncheon at the Central Club
on Thursday, Jan. 28,from 12 to 2 o’cl’k
:atl35 cents. J25-3t
Wilton’s Economy.
While it is apparent that the Boa rd
bf Relief are doing all in their power
to finish the books as soon as possible,
‘the town fathers seem unwilling to fur-
‘nish proper fuel to heat the Town
House. After going from house to
'house for kindlings they received a bag
Of coke. The room was not warm until
noon and then there was more gas than
was made by applicants and Board
combined. Would it not be advisable
'to give an entertainment in some pri-
vate house and donate the Town a little
vcoaL
TiWe'are happy to state that the board
being religiously. inclined there was no
. Outward appearance of profanity.
Tax Parse.
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“An Evening of Pleasure.”
”Lockwood‘s hall, last evening, was
the scene of one of the most pleasurable
dances ever held in that place. It was
given under the auspices of several well
known gentlemen in compliment to the
young ladies who made them their
. guests at a leap year sociable in ’96.
There were over 150 couples on the
floor and the dancing went merrily on
until 1:30 a. m. 'It Was cleverly man-
aged and “chock full” of pleasure, and
'will long be happily remembered by all
present.
-
The Fireside.
The Fireside given at the Norwalk
club rooms last evening was a source of
much pleasure to those present. Pro-
‘fessor Russell the double-voiced singer
sang songs ina tenor and bass voice,
Professors Freeman and Purdy provid-
«ed violin and piano music, Professor
Haviland mystified and the club pro-
vided warmth, tobacco, pipes and an
abundance ° refreshments. It was
fraught wit.~ much enjoyment for all.
.._
Anussnrurs
"‘Charleyts Aunt.”
The management of Hoyt’s Theatre
has succeeded in securing the great
laughing success, “Charley’s Aunt,” for
a. return engagement, tO-night.
Theatre-goers were very' much pleased
. with Brandon Thomas’ bright and
breezy comedy as it was presented last
eeason. There is no doubtthe company
will play to standing room.
Herrmann the Third.
Herrmann the Third, who, with Ade—
laide Herrmann, the widow of the late
magician, is. to appear at Hoyt’s Thea-
'tre, Friday night. January 29, has been
, pronounced by the Nehv York critics as
fully capable of wearing the mantle of
-his famous uncle. He gave a special
press performance at Hovt’s Theatre,
New York. January 10, and was accord-
ed the most hearty praise.
Ollie Torbett Company.
The St. :Louis /Globe says of they
Ollie Torbett Concert company which
will appear at L‘ockwood’s hall, Mon-
day evening, Feb. 1st: “Miss Ollie Tor.
bett with her appearance alone capti-
‘ ~vated her audience. - She demonstrated
herself to be a thorough. master of the
violin, and answered recalls with such .
unassuming grace thpt she became the
,favo'rite of the evening,”
"Inst your securities and valuable
papers Where they cannot be, stolen,
lost or mislaid. A box in the safede-
9-,,»posit, vault of ‘the National Bank (of
Norwalkisttliebestplaceforthem. . ,
. I . .
.0.
.as Chamberlain’s Pain Balm.
, bothered greatly 'with shooting pains from
HERE. AlijtRE.
An Epitome of Happenings of‘
Interest to the Public.
Garnered With Scissors and Pencil.
Pevival services are being held at the
Methodist church.
W~ *ia’m Hubbell died at his home in
New Canaan on Sunday.
Miss Alice Ina Lincoln is seriously ill
at her home on Orchard street.
~35 per year pays for a safe in the
safe deposit vault of the National Bank
ofNorwalk. Call and inspect the vault
I The Elastic Web Weavers will hold
their annual meeting to-night.
Miss Alice Cahill is critically ill at
her home on Academy street.
There will be a Mother Hubbard
dance at Broad River, to-morrow night.
The Social Whist club met at the
home of James E. Wixon last evening.
The Twin City Olden time dance
takes place at Lockwood’s hall this eve-
ning.
Cockenoe tribe of Red Men will be
instituted. tO-morrow night by Uncas
tribe.
——Burglaries are again becoming of
daily occurrence. Renters of safes'in
the safe deposit vault Of the National
Bank of Norwalk are relieved of all
anxiety.
- Mrs. William Lacey of Brooklyn is
visiting her mother Mrs. Ann Canfield
0n Merwin street.
Butcher Fred Smith is engagedin
cutting ice nine inches in thickness on
the Union factory pond.
. The Grace church luncheon will be
served at the Central club rooms, to-
morrow between 12 and 2 o’clock.
The last will and testament of the
late Mrs. Elizrbeth Hadden will be
presented for probate this afterneon,
Thirteen tramps were provided with
lodgings at the Hotel Howard last
night, the same number as the night
before.
The funeral of the late Henry Tuttle
'was attended from the Norwalk hotel,
this afternoon, Rev. S. B. Pond officia-
ting.
COunty president Miss Mamie Fahey,
will install the officers of the Ladies’
Auxiliary, A. O. H., to-morrow even-
ing. .
«Put your securities and valuable
papers where they cannot be stolen,
lost or mislaid. A box in the safe de-
posit vault of the National Bank of
Norwalk is the best place for them.
Mrs. Caroline Smith of Harriet.
street, was this morning in receipt of
$316 back pension through the agency
of Judge F. W. Perry.
A runaway team collided with a
Tramway car on Belden avenue near
Grace church, this morning. The car
was delayed and the horse and wagon
received considerable injury.
The Pequonnock Social club held a
mid-winter festival last night. Various
diversions were indulged in including a
number of sparring bouts with a wind-
up between O’Donnell and Wright. A
luncheon was served. .
—Flour per bag 680: 23 lbs. Granulat-
ed Sugar 31.00; 21 lbs. Ex. C Sugar
$1.00; Gold-dust 170 per package; blood
Butter 200 1b.; Best Creamery Butter
25c; Creamery Butter in prints 28c lb.;
Marrow Beans, 7c qt.; Pea Beans 5c qt.;
Fresh Country Eggs 26c perdoz. At
W. It. Bates’ Cash Grocery,47 Main St.
A party of Stamford young people
had planned a straw ride to Norwalk
for last night. They found the weather
too cold, however, and decided to post-
.pone it until some more favorable time-
-—-Ad-vocate.
‘ Chief Bradley has been asked by New
York parties to locate a Dr. Baxter, a
young physician who it is thought at
one'ltime resided in Norwalk. 1t ap-
pears that a charge of “some severity”
exists against the party wanted.
.——'———
——Attention is called to the require-
ments and rules regarding the running
of water when not in use. Do NOT LET
THE WATER RUN TO KEEP FROM FREEZ-
.ING. as it is entirely unnecessary, and
forbidden by the regulations. This
order is imperative for our protection,
and to enable the Water COmmission-
ers. Io keep up the water supply, equal
to the demand.
The city board of relief held its first
meeting at the Council roOms, last
evening. About a dozen tax payers
put in a plea for a reduction from the
assessments made by the assessors. The
board will be in session again at the
same place, Thursday afternoon b:-
tween the hours of 2 30 and 5 o’clock.
Quick Relief from Rheumatism.
Mr. Elisha. Berry, of this place says he
never had anything do him so much good,
and give such quick relief from rheumatism
He was
hip to knee until he used this liniment,
which afforded prompt relief.—,B. F.’ BAKER,
Parsons and, Gallagher as the senatorial.
‘members of ’ the, specia1,;®mmitteeto in-
EEiEsEE EEEE’EEE' E”: SW E E1] . masseuse»
I South fiprwalk.’
The picture of ex-MayorLee now
graces the walls of the Council rooms.
Charley’s Aunt at Hoyt’s Theatre to- .
night. f . -
’Ihe Druggists’ Association will meet
at the Mahackema hotel this afternoon.
The annual ball of the Stamford fire
department will be held to-morrow
evening. ‘
The Eagle Hose company,- of Darien,
will give a dance to-night.
Mr. and Mrs. William Moshe’r‘ of RO-
wayton, left today for Nassau, Bahama
Islands, to spend three months for the
benefit of Mrs. Mosher’s health.
The County Commissioners haVe set
Friday morning at 10:30 o’clock, in
Guider’s Hall, as the time and place
for the hearing of evidence on the re-
monstrance against granting a license
to Edward G. Bibcock, of the Fairview
House. - I
Walter Hoyt, Jr., fell while going
down the steps to the cellarlof his ho -
house in Myrtle avenue, Eist Norwalk,
Monday, and broke his right arm.
Chief Vollmer, Captain Glanstone
and officer Ireland are in New HaVeu
to-day, in attendance at the K‘ppie
trial. I '
Walter L. Wilcox was in Philadelphia
yesterday and witnessétl the two-mil-
lion dollar confiagration in that city.
Willam Hubbell, father of William
B. Hubbell of this city, diedin New
Canaan on Sunday last.
Officer BJdl‘dOD, this morning, visit
ed Landy’s junk shop on Taylor avenue
and recovered between 500 and 60‘)
pounds of brass stolen from the burned
schooner Bonnell. He. also visited the
junk shop of Abraham Harris on Bou-
ton street and recovered 136 pounds
more. ,
The Knights of Honor will hold their
regular meeting in Red Men’s hall this
evening, and Dr. S. .LI. Huntington
will preside for the first time as dicta-
tor.
Mrs. Orlando Allen gave a hearts
party to a number of her lady' friends,
yesterday afternoon, at her home on
Washington street. Six tables "were
occupied and Mrs. Joseph Jennings
won first prize and Mrs. Fred Ambler
the consolation.
The funeral'of Irving H. Ayres, the
infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert
Ayres, who died on Monday, was held
from the home of his grandmother on
Cross street this morning.
Miss Marian Jeanette Dreyfuss, for-
merly of this city. and Isadore Bene-
dict Hagenbacher will be united in‘
marriage to-morrow evening at 6 p. m.,
at the home of the bride, 66 East Eigh-
ty-sixth street, New York. .
4 «Au enjoyable time was had at the in- _
stallatipn of oflicesrs of the New Eng-
land Order of Protection, last night.
' W. M. Saunders, who has been book-
keeper at Dennis & Blanchard’s straw
works, has taken a position as head
clerk at J. P.Francis’ store, succeeding
Fred Osborn. Hubert Welsh
Mr. Saunders’ place at the straw fact-
ory. '1
The time look at the First National
bank would not work yesterday and
the big safe could not be opened. One
of the spurs set for twenty-four hours
get out of gear and this morning when
the forty-eight hour spur came around
the lock opened itself. The lock is
now being overhauled by a representa-
tive of the Yale & Towne company, of
Stamford.
There was quite a number of sales of
New York, New Haven and Hartford
railroad stock reported in Biston yes
terday. A small block went at 1'36 5-8.
Tnis was followed by a block of three
shares which. went ‘at 176 1-2. The
stock then fell to 176, when one block
of 35 shares and another of 33 shares
was disposed of at this price.
Charles F. Dauler, of Danbury, and
Miss Della Oliver, of this city, were
united in marriage at 3:30 o’clock this
afternoon by Rev. A. S. Kavanagh.
After the ceremony the young couple
left for Danbury, they having aban-
doned their proposed trip South.
This evening a reception will be ten-
dered them at the residence of Mr.
and Mrs. Theodore B._Poppino, 30 Elm
street, Danbury. . -
ass:::;;...... or 3 Pulp Company.
CANTON, N. Y., Jan. 27.——The Highfalls
Sulphite Pulp and Mining company as-
signed today. The plant is said to have
cost $300,000. No schedule of liabilities
hasyet been filed. The proprietors claim
that all banks holding their paper will be-
protected. Mr. Usher, president of the
National bank of Potsdam, which closed.
its doors yesterday, was interested in the
company. '
His Head Cut Clean 011'.
J OLIET, Ills. ,, Jan. 27.—An unparalleled
accident occurred at the Illinois Steel com-
pany’s plant whereby Nelson Johnson
Was decapitated. He was employed in the
rod mill, and in falling from a. high plat-
form his head ca'me in contact with the
edge of the platform and the connecting
rod of the engine, cutting off- his head.
Life Savers Drowned.
HARBOORE, Jutland, Jan. 2.7.—A life-
boat which had been searching for some
fishing smacks] belonging to this place,
which have been missing since the storm,
has been capsized, and 12 of her crew were
drowned.
To Investigate Trust‘s.
ALBANY, Jan. 27.-—Lieutenant Governor
Woodruff today appointed Senator Lexow,
lakes-
‘is‘infallible is with children subject to croup.,
' ' ' ’ For sale” ‘
W l L"'l O N .
Orders for-Advertising, Papers and
Printing Will Receive Prompt
Attention by Addressing
\ Box 104. Wilton.
Mrs. Marvin Belden has returned
from a visit with her son Rev. Charles
Belden, of Astoria.
Mrs. S. M. Fitch has returned from
a visit With her daughter, Mrs. D. D.
Telford, of New York.
Mrs. Whitlock of Silver Mine has
been visiting her sister. Mrs, Brady of
Belden Hill.
Mrs. Percy S. Ackerman entertained
a number of friends on Friday after-
noon. . '
The Woman’s Auxiliary of St. Mat-
thew’s will meet with the president
Miss Carpenter this afternoon.
Mrs. Erlward Olmstead and Mrs. Au-
gustus Merwin‘ spent Friday in New
York.
The Country club will meet at the
residence of D, S. Lambert of South
Wilton this evening.
Mrs. Eben Scribner has been visiting
her sitter Mrs. George Canfield of Bel-
den Hill. » .
Some fl'ie pictures of the South Wil- '
ton school and scholars have been sev
cured by the teacher H. D. Benedict.
Thomas Nolan who is working at his
trade at Jerome Park, N. Y., spent
Sunday with his family.
-The Reading circle will meet with‘
Mrs. H. G. Thomson at the Pines this
afternoon}
Mrs. William Foote of Bridgeport
spent Friday in town.
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Wolf of North
Wilton are the proudparents of a little
boy. .
Notwithstanding the inclement weath-
er a number were present at the meet-
ing of the Magazine club at Mrs. Hill’s
on Friday evening. The literary pro-
gramme consisted of vocal selections
by Miss DeWittand Rev. D. W. Hart,
9. reading by Miss Sturges and instru-
mental gmusic- by Ernest - Hurd. The
next meeting will be held with H. G.
Thomson and will be a Dickens even-
ing.
The suit of Mrs. Susan Anderson
against the town of New Canaan, for
the opening Of the Cheese Spring road
from Wilton to that town was held at
Bridgeport yesterday. Sherman More-
house, Samuel B. MiddlebrOOk, John
Lockwood, Herman V-av Hoosear and;
Howilrd Sturges were subpoeneel from
Wilton. ' . _
A pleasant and profitable prayer
meeting was held at the home of Mr».
Brotherton last evening. A large num-
ber was in attendance.
A Splitting Wood Bee is in progress
at the grounds of the Congregational
church to-day, The ladies will do their
part of the work by furnishing a sub-
stantial lunch. '
The sad news has just been brought
to us of the death of Mrs. Russell Betts
of Nod in the 26th your other age Mrs.
Bette leaves a husband and twa little
children.
The members of Mrs. Lambert’s Sun-
day school class met with her on Sat-
urday afternoon for missionary work.
George Canfield and daughter, Miss
Annie Canfield drove to Danbury on
Saturday.
As soon as the weather will permit,
work will commence on the new gravel
' road, which will extend from the Nor-
walk boundary line to the South Wilton
Methodist church.
The young people of the Christian En-
deavor Society will hold a sociable at
the Chapel on Friday evening. A
pleasant program has been prepared.
Mrs. W. D. Keeler of North Wilton
has been entertaining her mother, Mrs.
Fanton of 'We't'm.
Miss May Cuufield will entertain the
members of the Center school club at
her home on Saturday evening. A
candy pull will be a prominent feature
of the evening.
The handsome red fox shot by Rich-
ard Moriarity near Cannons last week
has made him the envy of the less for-
tunate sportsmen. _
Marvin B. Middlebrook of Boston
visited his father, Samuel Middlebrook
' of North Wilton, on Saturday.
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HURLBUTT STREET.
been to
Charles
Miss Carrie Brown has
Georgetowu caring for Mrs.
Abbott formerly of this place.
. Mrs. Hoyt has returned to her home
in Bedford, N. Y.
In last week’sjssue it was stated that
Charles Ambler was president of the
Sporting club. It should have been
Lewis 'Ambler. '
Andrew Partrick is again suffiring
from rheumatism.
Prayer Meeting was held in the
schoolhouse, last week, led vaev.’
Mr. Hart. '
Experience is the Only True Test.
F. A. Turner, of the State Insurance Of-
fice, Salem, Ore., says: “Out of the scores of
cough medicines'in the market; there is only
one I have any confidence in and that is
Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. I make this
statement, after an experience of twelve
years’ use of this valuable‘remedy. For,c0ughs
”and colds it is splendid, butwh’ere its work
kee _it in my home stall in
Cameo Brooch or it hits Breast P1111
leave at this office.
DON’T tilts TlH‘EiVl.
The Latest Ads. Received Be-
fore Going tc Press.
m. «rev-y
By. the People and For the People.
LOST.
03T,—O,u Sunday. afternoon in or between
St. Mary’s i hurch aril '26 Wall street 3.
Please
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. TO RENT.
OR SALE 91' to rent. the 9 roem house
, _ POW'OCCUDlPd by F-I.Jniies. First floor
finished in hard wood. mantels and mirrors;
liou ewired for electricity. and all mode’n
improvements; also carriage house. Apply to
S. B. Wilson.92 Wall street. Jl tt‘
0 RENT—Five room: on first floor: good
location, $10 per month for small family.
Apply to S. B. WILSON, Builde', 92 Wall street.
Norwalk. ' dll-tf
em HAIR nrsrontii
' natural color by LEE’S HAIB~ MEDI-
gAllté'l‘. no ‘dye.harmless pleasant odor. $1.00 a bottle
OLEE’S HAIR T010110 removes dandruff. Ito 5
hair from fallingout and-promotes frowth%1.00a bott 9
LEE MEDICANT co roe Fu ton st... ,an
Illustrated Treatise on Hair on applicatwn ,
For sale by E. P. WEED, Druggist.
Hoyt’s Theatre-
wannrsnlv, Jllll. 21.
ALaughing Series of Do-
mestic Situations."
THE EH-OHMOUS LAUGHING HIT I~
Charley’s Aunt,
By Branden Thomas.
lManigement of Julius Calm. :
PHENOMENAL corinprgnnconn"
9.60 Nights in New York.',
150 Nights in l‘o ton.
150 Nigets in l in "cago. _
100 Nights in l lxiladelphia.
Presented heye wit-hell. the players that ar-
peared in all of the principal Cities. Mounted
by Exquis1te ScenerY-
Sea/s new on sale at Plaisted‘s anl l‘inneo’s,
Prices. 2'. 30, 753
Hoyt’s Theatre,
Friday. Jan. 29.
First American Tour of LEON
HEHRMANN Ill.
The only successor to Herrman the Great in
his incomparable entertainment.
lRTl-l,
‘MAGIC. 3
YSTERYn
Adelaide Herrmann
In the bewildering spectacular dances.
“L’Etoile de Nuit.”
“Lep Rayon de sol eil.”
“La Dance du Vesuvius.”
“The Lillie of the Orient.”
PFICES — 25C, I506: 750.31,
at Plaisted‘s and Pinneo’s.
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5 MAIN ST...
Someone
in. 25g sizes.
Picket hits 25 and 5m.
‘ Scissors and Knives are all warranted. If
not S‘allsl'H‘tOry your money cheerfully re-
t'unded.
What more can we do ‘2 -‘
' John T. Hayes
NORWALK.
Raymond & Son.
successors to George II. Raymund.
Furniture Dealers and {letters} Purim-m
Directors.
5 undlS Main n‘trert N-lel' lt
Residence. Berkeley i'liu-r.
Telephone 041”, 77 4.
CAPE; 1L, - - . . . .
. GEOBOE ill. HOLMES. President.
GEORGE M. HOLMES.
4 P. L. CUNNINGHAM.
E. L. Bevan.
. INCORPOR liED. 1824.
= EnwrN O. KEELER,
Seats now on Sale
Lockwood’s Hall,
NORWALK.
MONDAY EVE" FEB. Isl.
—— GRAND GOHGEBT BY THE
BLUE TDRBETT
CONCERT 60.
_ INCLUDING THE FAMOUS -
LUTTEMAH .srxrrnr “when?“
Tickets 50 cents. including reserved seat.
For Sale at_Glendenning’s Drug store. Nor-
walk. and Plaisted's, South Norwalk.
Concert at 8:15.
DAVID W. RAYMOND,
Funeral Director and Embalmer
39 Washington Strret South Norwalh
Residence. Mahackemo Hotel.
GENTRAL' NATIONAL BANK.
746 WALL 571. N . If WALK.
CURPORATED SEPT. l “576.
5100.006
E. L. Bevan. Vice-President.
WILLIAM A. Courts. Cashier
DIRECTORS :
H. E. DARN.
J. T. Pnowr'r'r
s. H. Honours,
J.()ousms.Jn.
_ discount liay, Saturday.
Fairlield County National Bani:
41 Wall St, For-walk. Conn,
4—_‘
. Capital 260 000.
EDWIN O. IxEELi 1. President. ’ ,
DAVID ii. In iLLnR, Vice-President.
L. C. GREEN. Cashier.
Mossas H. CLOVER,
DAVID E. MILLER. A. J. MEEKER.
F. ST. JOHN LOCKWOL D. THEODORE E. SMIIH.
Ina COLE, CHAS. F. Tmsruam.
Accounts of Manufactu
Indivrduals solicited. rers, Merchantmand
Safe Deposit Boxes‘free to Depositors.
Shimmer
A few of Our Bargains for‘
This Week:
Fresh Shoulders - , -
7c
Smoked Shoulders - - . 70
Fine Mild Cure Bacon - - 10c
Pork Roast - - - - Sc
Home Made Sausage Meat — 10c
Link Sausage - - - 80
Pure Home Rendered lard 10c
Leg Lamb - - - - 12c
Leg Mutton - - - 10c
HIS IS NOT ALL, 3 visit to
either Of our Markets will
convince you that we know what
people want and our prices are
always RIGHT.
FRESH FISH,
OYSTELSJIIII clans.
Paul Schultz. Jr,
00 You KNOW .
That you can save money
by buying your Meats
and Fish at
r. w. smrn's,
55 Main Stres
Everything First Class.
OPEN EVENINGS
MISS ANNA RIDER
it
is.
if OAKLAND ROAD.
wms THE BEAUTIFUL STORMER BICYCLE AT
- was Whirl: sacs areas,
4 Witlli'Ticket 8593.
We will give away Absolutely Free, another Beauti-
ful Stormer Wheel.on APRIL 5, 1897. ~ -
A Ticket with every 500. cash purchase.
0'1.an gun's-Hines.
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Norwalk Chronicler