Vol. VII Whole no. 1586.
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THE ONL Y EIGHT-PAGE ONE-CENT IDA/L Y. IN THE WORWALKS.
Norwalk, Conn, Monday Evening, April 5, 1897.
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Price One Cent. : ,
THE “UH PLACE.
~Grand and Imposing Ceremon-
ies Attending the Laying
of the Corner Stone of
St. Joseph’s Cath-
olic Church at '
South Nor-
walk.
Right Reverend Bishop Tierney in Charge
of the Exercis.s.
The always august ceremonials at-
tending the erection of a Roman Cath-
olic church, together with a Sabbath
day of sunshine and balmy air, drew
forth here an unprecedented crowd of
interested spectators variously estimat-
ed at from seven to ten thousand peo-
ple, to witness the laying of the corner
stone of St. Joseph’s new and handsome
Catholic church on South Main street,
South Norwalk, Sunday afternoon.
One marked feature of the vast throng
was the. great number of youths and
very young people, who proved their in
terest in the ceremonials by their quiet
and orderly conduct.
The preliminary exercises may be
said to have taken place in Music Hall
in the morning where low and high
mass were pronounced by Bishop Tier-
ney. The choir sang and Freeman’s
string quartette gave entrancing music
and the confirmation of one hundred
young people took place.
A platform was constructed and seats
provided for a large number of invited
guests upon’the first finer of the new
church edifice. These consisted of the
local clergy, the town and city author-
,ities of Norwalk'gand South Norwalk,
Judge of Probate court, Senator Keeler
and Representatives Hurlbutt and Gen-
eral Frost, physicians, lawyers and rep-
resentatives of the :local pressland per-
sons of prominence from at home and
abroad. There were in addition to the
Right Reverend Bishop Tierney sixteen
assisting priests from this and other
Connecticut towns . and cities.
Shortly after one, a procession ”was
formed at South' Norwalk under the
marshalship of J. K. Kelly, and headed
by the Philharmonic Band, marched to
the Armory to receive the long line
composed ofNorwalk firemen,the Catho-
lic club, Hiberniahs, and other kindred
‘ , organmations.‘
Promptly at three, the Cross bearer
and acolytes, the Bishop and priests,
ascended to the platform, at the church:
while the band discoursed appropriate
. music. The clergy retired to the rear
for a few moments of devotional servrce
and then came forward and recited and
chanted the corner stone laying service.
The Bishop, with silver trowel in hand,
set the stone upon its being placed in
position. This done, the Bishop and
line of priests, marched around and
blessed the church foundations, pre-
ceded by the cross'bearer and his
acolytes, the Bishop sprinkling the
stones.
The Bishop and Priests again mount-
ed the corner and the closing, prayer
was said. . , »
Rev. Father William Maher, of Mil-
ford, read in Latin and its translation
into English, the following paper to be
deposited on the marrow, with U. S.
Coins,copy of the Connecticut Catholic,
DAILY and WEEKLY GAZETTE and
other local papers, with a list of those
who first contributed the funds to start
the church edifice.
“On Sunday, the 31th day of April, in
the year of salvation one thousand
eight hundred and_ ninety-seven, Wil-
liam McKinley, being President of the
United States of America; Loren A.
Cooke Governor of the state of Con-
necticut; Charles G. Bohannon being
mayor; S. S. Hatch, G. S. Trowbridge,
, V. A. Scofield, W. A. Comstock and
Charles W. Smith, councilman of -this
city of South Nor-walk; John J. Win-
ters, being pastor; Edwin Flynn and
1 Lawrence Cavanagh, trustees; Joseph
A.-_Jackson, architect; James F. Ken-
nedy, mason; Leander Boldue, carpen-
ter; under the patronage of St. Joseph,
and for the greater honor and glory of
the Almighty. Right Reverend Michael
Tierney, bishop of this diocese, of
Hartford, With solemn rite and prayer,
laid this corner stone in the presence
of a large and rejoicing, multitude.”
Father Maher then made an able and
eloquent address, taking “Living
Voices” for his theme. j
The PhilharmOnic Band played sa-
cred and patriotic airs at ‘ intervals
throughout the august ceremonies and
after the benediction was pronounced
by the Bishop, the band struck up the
familiar air adapted to the words~—“My
Country ’tis ”of Thee,” etc, when the
vast concourse, in anorderly manner,
departed for their homes. '
A noticable feature was the appear-
ance of the, American flag in the Hun-
garian club, close‘beside that of their
own Fatherland nationality, and the
Stars and Stripes and the flag of Italy
in harmonious and appropriate proxim-
ity. '
The local Protestant clergy also show-
ed their Christian liberality and broad
Ca tholicity of spiritby their attendance.
Rev. Dr. Gerald E. Beard, of South
Norwalk, was observed seated in the
same rowpf chairs beside his colored
brother, Rev. A. S. Sands, of the
Knight street church.
Before the departure of the guests,
Father Winters, in terms of earnest
sincerity, expressed hisgratitude to the
friends who had favored them by their
helpful presence.
Bishop Tierney fucetiously told the
people that “next July when the church
would be open for worship, St. Joseph’s
society would be able to give its friends
a much warmer reception.”
[t was indeed a red-letter day for this
society and the Catholic churches of
Norwalk. , .
The services were‘in charge of the re-
ception committee, John J. Cavanagh
chairman, and assistants John W.
Scully, Dr. J. T. Kennedy, George A.
Honnecker, John F. Kelley, S. J.
O’Brien, John Cuneo, Frank Reardon,
Edward Hines,
Joseph J. Brown, Thomas Ryan, Char-
les D. Taylor, M. J. McNerney, Wil-
liam F. Tammany, M. Reynolds, Pierce
Hayes. P. Mockler, Owen Kindilien.
Paul Schultz, Jr., John F. King, T.
McMahon, Frank Lemongelli, John
Doyle, Owen Reilly, Charles Williams,
John J. Murphy, Frank Shields,
Thomas Creamer, Joseph Steegmuller,
William J.Feeley, Joaeph Lengyel and
Thomas Cole.
Among the priests present were the
Revs: J. J. Furlong and M. W. Barry,
of Norwalk; W. H. Rogers and T. J.
Keenan, of Stamford; M. McGivney,
W. C. Fitzsimmons, R. J. Carroll, J.
C. O’Brien and Charles Leddy, of
Bridgeport; John Russell, of New Ha-
ven; I‘. Dhlan, of Greenwich; Michael
McCarthy, of Westport; Thomas Cole-
man, of Fairfield; T.‘ M. O’Brien, of
Noroton; T. J. Kelly, of New Canaan;
P. McGivney, of Middletown, and Wil-
liam Maher, of Mi‘lt‘drd. Among the
societies in the procession were the
Philharmonic Band, Norwalk Fire De-
partment, South Norwalk Fire Depart-
ment, Catholic Union Council, K. C;
DiVision No. 1, A. O. H.; Catholic Club,
Robert Emmet Club, South NOIWulk
A. O. H., St. Joseph’s T. A. B. Society,
Hungarian Benefii Society, Italian Mu-
St. Mary’s Ladies’ Aid'Society, Nor-
walk, and the Children of Mary, who
presented a purse.
St. Joseph’s Church will be 163 by 61
feet. The basement will be of brown
stone, the superstructure of brick, with
Long Meadow sandstone trimmings.
The seating capacity will be six hun-
dred. The cost of the church will be
$30,000.
sreAucLsn 6i: nnowusu.
Live Baby Into the Connecticut River.
The body of an infant, probably only
a few days old,was found Saturday
afternoon, floating in the Connecticut
river. at Middletown.
was made by several boys, who were
hauling in driftwood near the dock of
the Insane Hospital. The body Was
brought ashore and viewed by Coroner
Davis. The infant was wrapped up in
two old aprons and ashawl and had
evidently been strangled to death.
Medical Examiner Calef made an
.autOpsy yesterday afternoon and con-
cluded that the child was alive whe
thrown into the river. - -
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Common Pleas fury.
Following is the list of jurors for the
court af Common Pleas. which opensin
Danbury Tuesday: Bethe], Willis J.
Mallory, Edward B. Richmond; Brook-
field,John E. Higgins,Elmer H. North.
rop; Danbury, Philo Knapp. Charles
F. Spencer; Newtown, Charles Bene-
dict, John Leavey; New Fairfield, Ed-
ward Treadwell, James S. Whitehead;
Bedding, Turney Sanford, Wheeler S.
Bassett; Ridgr field,Hawley Davis,Caro
H. Northrop; Shermam, William J.
Atchinson,‘ George G. Hungerford;
Wilton, Charles H. Lyon, Justus K.
Raymond. ' '
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' Congressman Hill Complimented.
The Hartford Courant pays the 'fol-
lowing handsome compliment to Con-
‘l,.
gressman Hill of Norwai...
If the close of this session of congress
finds nothing yet done towards settling
the country’s currency system upon
those “best and surest foundations”
spoken of in the prayer book, no part
of the blame will attach to the Hon. E.
J. Hill.He has sound instincts and defi-
nite convictions on this vitally import-
ant question; he has also the courage of
them. 'He introduced a bill last session
for the retirement of the greenbacks;
be resisted the mischievous WolcOtt—
Chandler bill. He is a credit to Con-f
‘necticut. '. - - ’
Edward J. Hayes,‘
tual Benefit Society, delegations from'
lnhuman Parents in Middletown Throw a-
The discovery
NATIONlrgAPu-AL
President McKinley Takes His
First Communion at
the Metropolitan
Church.
The Chances of the Ratification of the
Treaty Remains Doubtful.
GAZETTE’S BUREAU,
709 EAST CAPITOL STREET, )-
WASHINGTON. APRIL 4. )
President McKinley took his first.
communion at the Metropolitan church
at 11 o’clock services to-day, Bishop
Hurst officiating. It was' the regular
monthly communion service, but the
fact had been widely published that the
President would participate, and a great
crowd was present to witness the cere-
mony.
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The details of President McKinley’s
outing this week have not all been ar-
ranged, but it appears to be definitely
settled that he will go on the United
States dispatch boat Dolphin. He in-
tends to be absent between the cabinet
meetings of Tuesday and Friday, and
may start on Tuesday afternoon. No
destination has been agreed upon, but
the choice lies between Norfolk, Vir-
ginia Beach and Annapolis. The Presi-
dent and.Mrs. McKinley, Mrs. Sexton,
Mr. and Mrs. John Addison Porter and
a physician will c mpose the party.
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‘ It is said that Chairman Davis of the
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
does not intend to press the arbitration
Treaty for final consideration during
the present week. The debate on the
treaty has been protracted, and now
that the last amendment permissable
has been cfi’ered and voted upon. and
the convention as a Whole is in the
shape in which it must be finally rati-
fied or rejected, there appears to be a.
disposition to halt for a short time. The
chances of the iatification of the treaty
«remain doubtful.
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Senator Elkins of West Virginia, will
deliver a, speech to-morrow on, his bill
provrding for a 10 per cent. discrimin-
ating tax on goods brought to the
United States in foreign ships.
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Washington’s first open golf‘ tourney
will begin to-morrow and continue
each day throughout the week. The
Washington Golf Club is one of the
oldest asscciate membe.s of the United
States Golf Association. ‘
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Secretary Gage yesterday announced
that he had decided to comply with the
requirements of section 27 of the pend-
ing tarifi‘ bill, providing for the ' reten-
tion .of samples of merchandise import-
ed under orders given subsequent to
April 1, and which were not purchased
and directed by the owner to be shipped
for import into the United Stairs
prior to April 1.
This action, however, will be taken
'under section 249 of the Revised Stat-
utes tovexercise superintendence over
the collection of custom duties. It is
the opinion of Secretary Gage and thei
new Assistant Secretary, Mr. Howell,
that no insurmountable difficulties will
be encountered in the administration
of this feature of the tariff hill.
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The President and Mrs. McKinley
have accepted an invitation to occupy
Colonel John Hay’s summer home on
Sunapee Lake, in New Hampshire. It
is likely that they will pass the summer
months there.
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-—-A GAZETTE ad. Wiil pay ycu.
Broad River.
The woods at the rear of Charles
Giles new residence were set on fire
early Saturday afternoon and burnt
northward through the woods -to the
rear of the Mills’ place on the Silver
Mine road. A largenumber of resi—
dents worked until dark to put out the
flames, which were plainly seen in Not-
walk. It was a narrow escape for the
Mills’ place and only the hard work of
the fire fighters prevented serious dam-
ages. As it was, a large amount of
growing timber was destroy ed.
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Dies from an Overdose of Opium.
Edmund W. Williams, an inmate of
the Soldier’sHome, died Friday, of an
overdose of opium, aged sixty-eight
years. He was addicted to the use of
opium and took more than the usual
quantity. He was a veteran of the 28th
Connecticut Volunteers and had been
an inmate of the Home two or three
different times. He wasadmitted for
the last time about a month, ago." He
.leaves a widow in Sing Sing, N. Y.
. l. —-—Advertise in the _ GAZETTE.
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A TRUE LADY.
Personality and Accomplish--
ments of Mrs. J. Addison
Porter, Wife of the
Secretary to the
President.
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Connecticut’s Chief Society Lady at Wash-
ington.
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The GAZETTE is indebted to the
"courtesy of the Washington Post for
the following unusually good likeness of
our state’s chief society lady,attached to
the McKinley administration circles at
the National Capital, Mrs. John Addi-
son Porter.
The Post goes on to say the following
of this accomplished lady:
“Among the distinguished group of
ladies who will participate in the social
ceremonies at the White House during
the new administration is Mrs. John
Addison Porter, the wife of the Presi-
dent’s Secretary.
Mrs. Porter was Miss Amy Betts, a
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George F.
Bette and the granddaughter of Judge
Samuel R. Betts,of New York City,who
sat upon the bench for forty consecu-
tive years. She was a-student at Miss
Porter’s seminary at Farmington
Conn. , and was the intimate friend and
schoolmate of Miss Edith Fish, the
daughter of Hamilton Fish, who after-
ward married Mr. Oliver Northcote,
the son of Sir Stafford N orthcote. After
leaving Miss Porter’s she attended a
fashionable French school in New York
City. Among her many accomplish-
ments is that of being a fine linguist.
In 1884 Mrs. Porter was married ‘to
Mr. John Addison Porter, and at that
time they resided in. Washington, in
. the northwestern part of the city,. near
the Blaine mansion. _. ,
Mrs. Porter is’a distinguished looking
woman. She has an individuality which
appeals to one immediately when, con-
versing with her. and her face, refined,
and pleasing, denotes great strength of
character.
For several years the family have re-
sided in Hartford, Conn, Where Mrs.
.Porter has been identified not only in
society circles, but also in practical-sub-
jects, from which great benefit has been
derived by the city. A few years ago
several of the society ladies, including
Mrs. Porter, startedgan association call-
ed the Civic Club. At first their time
was devoted to the cleaning of the
streets, and through Mrs. Porter’s in-
dividual efi‘orts cuspidors were placed
, in public buildings and cans for rubbish
were conspicuously displayed at various
points for the use of the public, and a
law was passed prohibiting expectora-
tion in the public streets. When the
‘ ladies first undertook the work they
went to the Board of Healtb,who laugh-
ed at them and told them to go ahead if
they wanted to; that they could not do
any harm. They found that the Board
of Health could not assist them or back
them in anyhndertaking unless it was
proved to be something which endan-
gered health, no matter how unsightly
it might be. They separated into dis-
tricts, over which chairmen were ap—
pointed, who reported to the chairman
who presided over the districts of the
entire city. In this way they visited
the landlords of tenement houses, and
beneficial results were demonstrated in
many cases.
The ' schools were taken up from a
sanitary point, and good order leagues
were also formed, which now number
over 10,000 members. .001. George
Waring and Mr. Samuel Dutton, of
Brookline, Mass. , Whose public schools
stand foremost in the country, were en-
gaged to lecture on various subjects
pertaining to school interests. The
Civic Club, which started with a mem-
bership of six or eight ladies, now num-
bers,150 members. , ,
:Mrs.‘ Porter was‘ appointed by the
Board of Charity of the State of Massa-
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chusetts an auxiliary State visitor of
Connecticut. It became her duty in
this capacity to visit all the children
who are placed in homes in the latter
state from Massachusetts. Mrs. Porter
found her office an extremely interest-'
ing one, being very fond of children,
and she was deeply interested in the un-
fortunate ones who are for cared in this
.way. Her task, however, is an arduous
one, as her visits extend all over the
State, and they are made once a month.
This is all done for her love of humanity
as she receives no remuneration for her
services, the board simply paying her
actual expenses.
When Mrs. Porter bade her friends
adieu in Hartford they laughingly sug-
gested that taking up her residence in
Washington meant new reforms for the
latter city. ,
Mr. and Mrs. Porter occupy the for-
mer home of ex-Secretary of the In-
terior and Mrs. Hoke Smith, at 1623 K
street. There are two children, Miss ‘
Agnes, of six years, and Miss Joseph-
ine, of ,four and a half. They are
handsome children, with long dark
curls. and gownedgin the daintiest of
brown coats, With leggins to match,and
with huge,’ quaint, white satin poke
bonnets they make a pretty picture as
they walk side by side alongthe streets,
attended by. their governess.
Mrs. Porter is an ideal mother and
hostess. Her pretty home, which is
hardly settled as yet, already shows the
touch of its mistress. At the windows
of the cozy reception room hang green
silk draperies, which soften the lighfas
it filters through, and here are the
most inviting’ and Comfortable chairs,
suggesting rest at the entrance. Over
the mantel, neatly framed, is an excel-
lent photograph of President McKinley.
The large drawing-room is handsomely
furnished and rich rugs cover the
polished floor. The gilt furniture is
daintily 'uoholstered with brocatelle
silks of exquisite colorings, and, pure
white lace hangings adorn the deep
windows.
Mr.,.Porter is a nephew of Mr. Wil-
liam J. Boardman, whose handsome
mansion at 1801 P street is an architect-
ural ornament, and whose family move
in Washington’s best society.
The Secretary and Mrs. Porter were
guests at the White House on Wednes-
day evening at the Cabinet dinner
given by the President and Mrs. Mc-
Kinley. Mrs. Porter was handsomely
gowned in arich pale blue brocaded
silk, trimmed with beautiful lace. It is
a fact well known in Washington offi-
'cial circles that the President and Mrs.
McKinley are very warmly attached to
'Mr. and Mrs. Porter as well they may
be, as both are sensible, refined and
highly educated and accomplished per-
sonages. '
They are already booked to be the
companions of Mr. and Mrs. McKinley
on the President’s proposed steamer ex-
cursion down the Potomac the present
week.
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.SELECT A? TRUCK.
A nd The Pioneer WIII Present their Selec-
tion to the Council To-night.
At a special meeting of the Pioneer
Hook and Ladder company Saturday
night, the members selectedtwo trucks;
one similar to that of the Harry How-
ard’s of Port Chester, which has a_ fifty
foot extention ladder and six other
ladders and can either be drawn by
hand or horses, and the other truck
which took the premium at the Atlanta
Exposition, which has a fifty-five foot
extention ladder. and six smaller lad-
ders. .
The company will present-their selec
tion to the City Council, at their meet-
ing this evening, and state that they
will be satisfied with either one if rc-
cured. ’
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"HIS, MOTION DENIED
And Daniiil Hanlon Will~Have to Appear
Beforetfg‘Superior Court or go to Jail.
Daniel Hanlon, with his counse’, J.
J. Walsh, appeared before Judge Hub-
bell on Saturday and moved to have his
'jail sentence recalled, also his appeal
from such sentence, both of which mo-
tions were denied. '
Hanlon Will now have to serve his fif-
teen days in jail, or appear before the
Superior court to-morrow, in which
case he is liable to receive a longer
sentence.
Mrs. Lucien Burpee Dead. .
Mrs. Lucien F. Burpee. wife of Col.
Burpee, of Waterbury, died in Hartford ”
yesterday. She was the heroine of the
famous , Briggs—Burpee divorce case,
three years ago. ‘ > .
: —-Live Merchants keep their names
before the. Public. An Advertisement
in. THE GAZETTE will, be read.
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DON’T MISS} THEM.
The Latest, Ads. Received Be»
fore Going to Press
By the ”People and For the People-.'
1'0 BEN 1‘.
O RENT:—A house of eight rooms. 20
Center Ave. Suitable for either one or
two families. Two minutes’ walk from trolley
line. Inquire at No. 6 Orchard street. A1 tf
T0 RENT—One store. and two full suites of
_ apartments in James” Block. Possession
immediately. F. ST. JOHN Locxw 00D, Trustee.
miogtf
T0 BENT—Lower floor of house No. 9
Isaac's Street. Possession after May 1.
Enquire of William Wardwell. at Wardwell k
Lockwood s market, 13 Main street. A5-1w
FOR SA]: E.
FOR SALE—At- a bargain, or to rent. The
residence corner of Camp street and
Adams avenue. house contains 13 rooms. large
attic. gas. sewer connection, water. bath
room and stationary tube in laundry. Barn.
carriage house. With considerable fruit on the
pren res. It sold. terms will be easy—for fur-
ther particulars. inquire of the undersigned.
{33:13 the premises or a2 No. soMa'sonic Build-
. . ‘nas. LMS .
April 3d. 1897. Tug—hi?
0R SALE—Two Minorca Roosters
. .Pekin Duck Eggs. Stock fromJ. Edi:
kins yardlast year: 75c per setting. MRS- E.
NOLAN, Wilton. Conn. m1? tf
FORSALF—The elegant residence of thelate
General Darius N. (‘ouch,siluated at N o. 38
Maple street, on high ground, ove looking the
twin cities of Norwalk and South Norwalk,
Norwalk Islands and Long Island Sour d. fora
distance of some twenty miles. The dwelling
IS nearly in w; ha s10 larg‘ , commooious rooms.
with modern improvements; about two acres
of land. fronting on said Mar le rtreet, which
could be sold to good advantage for building
lots: abundance of fruit; excellent well of
water: Applv to ( l. E. WILSON. Room 3, Gazette
Building, Norwalk, Conn. m19 tf
DIVIDEND NCTlC—E.
FAIHFIELD COUNTY SAVINGS BANK. '
NORWALK, CONN . March 18, 189”.
The Board Of Directors of the Bank have
this day declared a div1dend at the rate of
four per cent. per annum, from the earnings
of the current six months. to be credited to
depositors April tst, and payable on and after
April 10:11. VICTOR S. SEL LECK, Sec’y.
Hoyt’s Theatre.
marinas AND NIGHT. .-
suunuu, APRIL Io.
HI HENRY’S
- REFINED - .
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—ALL—
50WHIT5150
THE NEW YORK PRESS SAYS: ,
HERALD—“A Competent Company
of Fun Makers.”
WORLD—“HI Henry’s Minstrels
wasa’l‘reat.” ‘
.JOU R NAL—“Nearesc Approach to ‘
Good Mlnstrels Seen
In New Yorkln Years.”
PRESS—“A Clever Organizatlon.
A Highly Enjoyable En-
tertainment.”
EXPRES
are Great.
POST—“A Capital Entertainment.”
NEVER BEFORE-g “THESE
' Low PRICES.” .
MATINEE—l O—20—80cz " .
EVENING—l 5—25—85—500.‘ '
Reserved seats on sale at‘th'é’usual places.
Hoyt’s Theatre.
FRIDAY, APRIL .9. ' :-
The Standard Organization of
the Country. '- ‘
DENMIN THOMPSON’S
Home” lead ‘1 ‘
THE ORIGINAL—1‘ ' ' '
surronruie comm,
AND ..
THE ORIGINAL DOUBLE
QUARTETTE. ’ - '
Seats on sale at Plaisted’s and Pinneo’s. ‘
W
That "you can save money .
by buying your Meats-
ind Fish at
' aw. suuu's. <
55 Main Street. ‘
Everything VFirst'Class; ,-
fopsu sve’uiucs
—“Hl Henry’:s Minstrels :
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