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Vol. VII Whole 11.1599.
Norwalk, Conn, Saturday Evening, April 24-, 1897.
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HE EVENIN GAZ 1 E
THE ONLY EIGHT-PAGE ONE-CENT DAILY IN THE WORWALKS.
Price One Cent
MORE BURCLARIES.
Residences on East and Mo r-
gan Avenues Visited
by the Thriving
Gentry.
Commenced Work Early This” Morning.
Burglars made an early morning call
at residences on East and Morgan ave-
nues at an early hour this morning, evi-I
dently not wishing to disturb the slum-.
bers of the occupants as they entered
in a cautious manner and acted equally
‘ as cautious in moving about the rooms.
Seemingly, the first place visited was
the James H. Hoyt residence on East
avenue where they gained an entrance
through a window at the rear of the
house. They then proceeded up stairs
to the room of James H. Hoyt, and
picking up his trousers. coat and shirt
took them into the hall'where they ri-
fled the pockets, taking from a pouch
about $5 in silver and a pocket knife.
They left Mr. Hoyt’s store key and a
small Yale lock key with a tag contain-
ing his name, in his pocket. A screw
diamond stud valued at $120 was taken
from the shirt front, and a solid gold
button from the collar band, a plated
one being left.
The first intimation that the family
had of the visit was when Mrs. Day,
Mr. Boyt’s sister between 2 and 3
o’clock had occasion to go through the
hall and stumbled over her brother’s
clOthes._ It soon after became an as-
sured fact that burglars had called and
Goold Hoyt hastily dressed himself and
notified the police, but no clue was
gained.
The thieves might have secured two
gold watches, a diamond pin and quite
a wad of money had they made a thor-
ough search of Mr. Hoyt’s room.
Mrs. Day, times the burglary as hav-
ing occurred after 2 o’clock as she had
previously passed through the hall at
that timeland everything was all right.
The burglars then called at the resi-
dence of Horace L. Hubbell, to which
they gained an entrance by forcing“ a
key at the back door. They went into
Mr. Hubbell’s sleeping room and ap-
“ propriated some of his clothing which
they took down stairs and rifled. They
secured a gold watch and about 60 cents
in change. The domestic heard the
burglars but thought it was some mem-
‘her of the family moving about the
house.
A visit was also paid to the residence
of Col. F. St. John Lockwood. The
burglars had gained an uni-rapes through
a. Window but it iswbelicved Were fright-
sued an 517 by Mrs. Lockwood who was
moving about the house with a lighted
lamp at the time of the supposed visit-
They left the window opened on leav-
ing. _
It was valso in evidence that a visit
was paid to the residence of William H.
Smith nearby.
There may have been others but up
to noon they had not been reported to
Chief Bradley.
~ Cock Robin. .
Everybody knows that poor Cock Rob-
in was killed by the Sparrow. In Pal-
mer Cox’s new book ”COOK ROBIN” he
asks the question—“Who will be the
parson, with faith and trust?” and is
answered by one of Cock Robin’s
mourners, who said:
“I,” said the rock, ‘ ‘will read from
my book. .
Ashes to ashes, and dust to dust.”
The rest of the sad tale of Cock Rob
in’s death and burial, and the punish-
ment of the sparrow who shot him with
bow and arrow, is told in “COOK ROBIN’,l
This book and three others, “Busy
BROWNIES," ‘ ‘FUNNY Foxns,” and
“BIRDs’ WEDDING,” mailed free on re-
ceipt of 10c. See advertisement in this
issue.
Masonic.
At Bridgeport next Friday night the
32d degree will be conferred on a num-
ber of Masonic candidates. This de-
gree is known as the Scottish Rite and
is next to the highest in Masonry.
After the work a banduet will be held
in the temple and it is expected that a
large number will be in attendance.
——Advcrtise 111 THE GAZETTE.
133$ '
i coon Move
When Organized Company A
will Have a Private
Uniform.
A Drum Corps Will Also be Organized.
It is the intention of the organizers
of the new Company A, which will sue-
ceed Company D of the C. N. G.,to ob-
tain as soon as possible a private uni-
form for the organizi‘t‘ion, to be worn
on all occasions when the company is
not under orders from the state. This
will certainly prove an attractive feat-
ure, and when visiting out of town
Company A in another uniform than
that of the regular state militia, will
soon become known as Norwalk’s crack
company.
Another and popular idea of thegen-
tlemen organizing the company is to
have a large drum corps composed Of
young boys, who will be taught to ban-
dle the sticks and accompany the or-
ganization whenever it turns out on
parade or visits out of town organiza-
tions.
These are but a few Of the many
features that will be attempted by Com-
pany A, to make it the best organization
in the regiment and state.
Lieutenant Aiken has nearly enough}
names to assure him that his effOrts to
take a full new company into camp at
Niantic next August will be successful.
He is, however, earnestly at work ob-
taining recruits of the right sort and
any young man desiring to join should
at once notify him before the roll is full.
evrnmos OF TRAVEL.
An Enjoyable Entertainment at theCon-
gregationai Chapel.
The “Evenings of Travel” opened
suspiciously last night, in the Chapel of
of the First Congregational Church.
The programme consisted of singing by
a double quartette of ladies from the
Musical Art club of Bridgeport, a piano
solo by Mr. A. S. Gibson and a paper
upon Washington by Mrs. T. K. Noble.
The patriotic significance of a descrip-
tion of our nation’s capital was indicat.
ed by the decorations. These consist-
ted of a great number of flags of all
sizes most skillfully and tastefully used.
Palms in beautiful brass jardinieres
were used about the small platform and
reading desk. The decorations were
under the superintendence of Mrs.
Frederick Belden. '
The singing of the quartette from the
Musical Art club. was a delight to all
lovers of music. They were recalled
again and again, and were so courteous
and unwearied in responding as to en-
dear themselves to their. audience.
Mrs. Noble’s paper was descriptive of
our capital upon all sides, and conveyed
most- interesting information.
At the close of the pleasant entertain-
ment, the ladies from Bridgeport were
hospitably entertained by Mrs. Belden
who had invited the performers of the
evening, and the members of the music
committee of the church and their
wives to meet the guests at an informal
supper. '
The next entertainment in the course
will consist of a description of Berlin,
and singing by members of the Ger-
mania Saengerbund.
CO
AMUSEMENTS.
The New 8 Bells.
The Brothers Byrne, with a superior
company, will present the new “Eight
Bells”, at Hoyt’s Theatre, next Monday
night. If the old adage, “ Laugh and‘
grow fat,” counts for anything, it will
be safe to predict that any one who has
the pleasure of witn ssing this perform-
ance, will increase in avoirdupois from
the rise of the curtain ,to its final fall.
The spirit of fun and mirth prevails,
calling forth prolonged laughter.
Carmen.
Owing to the illness of Rosabel Morri-
son, it became necessary to cancel last
evening’s engagement at Hoyt’s Theatre
Unfortunately the news of the lady’s
illness was not received in time to make
announcement in last evening’s GA-
znTTn. ‘
The steamer Isabel will make a grand
excursion to the dedication of Grant’s;
Tomb, next Tuesday, leaving the wharf
at South Norwalk at 7:30 a. In. Return-
ing will leave West 43d street at 4:30
and East 31st street at 5 p._m. See adv.
THEY Attenuates.
Austin Wakeman and Miss
'Edith Salmon Wed
in New York. ‘
The Groom A Well Known Football Player.
It has just leaked out that Austin
Wakeman, son of err-representative
Rufus Wakeman of Saugatuck, and
Miss Edith Salmon of Westport are
husband and wife.
The couple were engaged for a long
time. but it was not supposed they
would be married so sbon as the groom
is now attending the Yale law school.
To say that the young couple were
immediately forgiven is almost needless,
and happy congratulations were
showered upon them.
The bride is the youngest daughter
of Mrs. D. A. Salmon, and is prominent
in Westport society, as well as an earn-
est worker in the Church and Sunday
school.
The groom is well known in this city
having graduated from the NOrwalk
Military Institute and later studied law
in the office of John H. Light at South
Norwalk. He was also one of the heavy
weights on the old Norwalk football
eleven.
At Yale Austin is, also a prominent
figure in athletics being one of Yale’s
star wrestling team. ’
Mr. and Mrs. Wakeman have the best
wishes of a host of Norwalk friends. At
present they will ,reside with Mrs.
Wakeman’s mother.
new curs HOUSE.
Plans Ready for the Erection of a $l2.-
OOOBuilding forthe Indian
Harbor yacht Club.
The Indian Harbor Yacht club, which
was Obliged to give up its headquarters
on Finch’s Island, directly opposite the
old Americas club house of Tweed
fame, on account of rtbe selling of the
property to Commodore E. C. Bene-
dict,has plans out for a proposed build-
ing, which w1ll cost nearly $12,000.
The site has not been definitele sets
tied on yet, but it will be either at
Rocky Neck point, just across the hat-3
her from the Benedict mansion, or on
Little Captain’s Island, two miles from
shore, and east of the light house on
Captain’s Island. The building is to be
36x75 feet, three stories high with pi-
azzas on two sides of the first and
second stories. It will be of Colonial
style, and up-to-date in all respects. A
large porte-cochere upheld by four pil-
lars, will add to the effect.
The first floor will be bevoted to a
large ball, barroom, store room, toilet
and kitchen. The second floor will be
devoted to ten bed rooms, shower bath,
toilet and a 12x19 meeting room. The
third stor y will have servants quarteis.
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At the Churches.
GRACE CHURCH—Service, Sunday,
at 10:30 in the morning, at which the
Easter Music will be repeated. Harry
Pepper willsing a solo, morning and
evening. Sunday School at 12 1:11.
Evening service at 7:30. Rev. Ralph
H. Baldwin, chaplain to Bishop Potter,
of New York, will officiate to-morrow
and next Sunday. The early celebra-
tion of the Holy Communion will be
omitted tO-morrow.
FIRST CONGBEGATIONAL CHURCH—
Rev. Thomas K. Noble, Pastor. Ser-
vices at 10: 30 a. m. and 7: 30 p. in. The
Pastor will preach morning and even-
ing.
NORWALK METHODIST CHURCH. —Rev.
Frank A. Scofield, Pastor. April 25th.
In the morning the pastor will preach
'on“God’s Great Controlling Will” and
in the evening on “Abiding Strength.”
The Sunday school will meet as usual
after the morning service and the Ep-
worth League at 6:30 p. in. Strangers
cordially invited.
Unclaimed Letters.
The following letters remain unclaim-
ed at the Noerk post office, April
23th, 1897:
Mrs. J. DeWitte, Mrs. Earle Dodge‘
John Kildufi’. Mrs. Stena Myers, J E.
Tottendon.
W. H. MALONE, P. M.
Some one on devilishiwork intent is
scattering tacks on sidewalk and street.
The act makes them liabte to a term in
jail? .
SHOT {BY B‘UROLAR.
Samuel Scoville, lr., Awoke to
Find An Intruder in His
Bedroom. _ .
Burqlar Fired but the Bedclothes Saved
Young Scoville’s Life.
“Take that,-——- you!” -
It was the burglar’s voice that hissed
these words, and as he spoke there. was
a flash and, aloud report. A stinging
pain in the side, just underhis right
arm, warned Samuel Scoville,‘ jr., that
the dcsperado’s bull'et had lodged in
his body.
Mr. Scoville held in his right hand
a small “bulldog” revolver, and it was
pointed at the burglar. The latter
might have received a bullet while he
was firing at the young man, only that
the latter’s weapon failed to go Off. He
snapped it three times, but each time it
failed, and while he was getting anoth-
er Weapon, the burglar, with his smok-
ing weapon in his hand, and shouting
a warning to his companion, made good
his escape. .
It was a little before four o’clock
yesterday morning that AttO’rney
Samuel Scoville, jr., who lives with his
father on South Street, Stamford,
opened his eyes and saw a man stand-
ing at his bureau. The bureau is a few
feet from the foot of the bed. The
young man could see, in the semi-dark-
ness, only the outlines of his form, but
he knew it was not a member of the
household. As quietly as possible, he
turned towards a small table at the
bedside and seized a pistol which was
his custom to leave there at night. The
weapon is a small seven-chambered re-
volver of the “bulldog” pattern, which
Mr. Scoville has been accustomed to
carry in the evening, when he often
takes long walks.
The burglar’s quick car must have
detected the rustling in the bed. Turn-
ing around, and seeing the young man
atvakc, with the pistol in his hand, he
evidently believed that it might be
necessary to sacrifice Mr. Scoville’s life
to save his own. He leaned over the
foot of the bed, his revolver grasped in
his right hand. "The barrel of the burg-
lar’s weapon in being pressed forward,
made a red mark,on the back of Mr,
Scovillc’s hand.
Mr. Scoville was in a half-sitting pos-
ture, and it was fortunate for him that
the bed-covering was drawn up well
about his body. To reach his flash the
bullet had to pass through a woolen
blanket, a sheet and his nightIshirt.
The weapcn was a so close that the 11 Ill‘
and sheet were singed. The wound
bled freely. The bullet was one of .38
calibre.
After the burglar fired he turned to
flee. Mr. Scoville arose andtwice pulled
the trigger of his revolver, but to his
chagrin it failed to go off. He has an-
other pistol, one of the best pattern,and‘
which could be relied upon. He went
back for this, but by the time he had
secured it the burglar had left the house
slamming the front. door behind him.
It is supposed that his “pal” who may
have been in the lOWer part of the
house, departed at the same time.
The report of the pistol awoke Mr.
V Scoville’s parents who ran to his room,
when it was seen that he had been shot
and that his nightshirt was covered with
blood, his wound. was examined and
Dr. Hurlbutt was summoned. The
practised eye of the surgeon saw that
it was only a flesh wound. The bullet
was readily extracted and the wound
was dressed. ‘
Investigation showed that the burg-
lar had entered the senior Scoville’s
room first and secured $10 in cash.
Upon the bureau at which the burglar
was standing when first seen by Mr.
Scoville, were a watch, some money,
and a number of valuable medals won
by the young man in athletic contests
at Yale and elsewhere. The visitor did
not have time to gather up these when
he was disturbed. ‘
Mr. Scoville made light of his wound
and went to his law office in N ew York
as usual yesterday morning.
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An Old Offender.
Officer Bartramfllast evening arrested
James Steeb and James Cook and
placed them in the station house. This
morning they were charged with being
drunk and'vagrancy. They yesterday
afternoon in soliciting alms claimed to
be mutes. ‘His honor, Judge Hubbell,
fined Steeb $7 and costs for intoxica-
tion, and sentenced him to 120 days in
jail for vagrancy. The hearing on the
charges against Cook was adjourned
until Monday, Steeb is an old offender-
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—-‘~No claims, no aflidav1ts,nut a.
GAZETTE advertisement gets there
- every time.
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surs FMMOO.
Mrs. Margaret Lauder Says
. the Railroadlnjured
Her Property.
Papers Served on Secretary Bishop.
Yesterday Deputy Sheriff George
Heisler served papers on Secretary W.
D. Bishop, Jr., of the Consolidated
road in an action instituted against that
corporation by Margaret Lauder of
South Norwalk. The plaintiff asks 'for
$25,000 and the suit is returnable before
the next term of the Superior court.
General Russell Frost appears as coun-
sel for the plaint: fi'.
She alleges that in July, 1894, she was
the owner of a certain business block
in South Norwalk, and for many months-
the Consolidated road dug out and low-
ered the highway in front of the build-
ing.'l.‘his obstruction continued for many
months rendering it inconvenient and
disagreeable to approach the building.
The corporation’s agents, she alleges,
left the highway much lower than it was
originally, thus damaging her property.
The road also built a four-track bridge
within seven feet of the building, shut-
ting out the light and injuring the
property in appearance. The road
runs over ten trains an hour past the
point in question. pouring smoke into
it and damaging the rental value of the
place. The company, she says, agreed
to pay her for the damage complained
of, but has neglected to do so. Hence
the suit.
The Clickeno tribe of Red Men met
last eveniug
Policeman John H. Kennay is again
on the sick list.
Court Narruk, F. ofA. and Pioneer
C‘pstle, A. O. K ofM C. metlasteven-
ing.
The household effects of the late
George R. Cowles are to be shipped to
Bloomfield, N. J.
Emil Durbeck has moved his baiber
shop from the Norwalk hotel to the
basement in the Wilson building.
——Asepticon tooth powder is for sale
by H. Glendenning & Co. a 20—6t.
William H. Adams, the compositor, is
convalescent of a severe attack of the
asthma and grip.
A new curb and cutter is being laid
on the Leonard street side of the Duty
place on West avenue.
The Street Railway company ran
open cars yesterday at intervals, and it
was not uncomfortable riding on them
either.
At present there seems to be a more
active demand for beans at 10 cents a
quart than there is for strawberries at
30 cents a basket.
——Having severed my connection with
A. Goldberg, I am prepared to furnish
my old customers with the latest styles
in spring millinery. Mrs. Fawcett, 115
Main sheet, a 21-tf
Miss Jennie Nash closes her engage-
ment as organist at Grace church, to-
morrow.I She will be succeeded by
Miss Gertrude L. Camp.
The Byxbee window at H. H. Wil-
liams’ Main street. is as attractive with
floral display as a rainbow after a
dark and glowering thunder storm.
Mrs. J. C. Newkirk closes her engage-
ment in the Congregational church
choir to-morrow. She will thereafter
sing in Dr. Cuyler’a church, Brooklyn.
Mrs. Charles E. Johnson was run in-
to and knocked down by a bicycle rider
011 Wilton avenue yesterday!afternoon,
and sustained severe injuries about tlcc
face. ’
A bicycle will be given away at the
Beaten Store to-night. Every 25 cent
cash purchase'entitles you to a num-
bered coupon, which may possibly win
the wheel.
—Geta chance at the $50 in gold.
given away April 29. at A. H. Hoyt &
Son’ 5, Shoes lowest pri_;ces best 82. kid
shoes. The best wearing Vici russet
shoes for men. Bicycle leggings. A ‘31
4t. ' ‘
The deferred Easter services at the
Methodist church will takeplace to-
morrow. Special music has been pre-
pared for the, occasion. The church
has been beautifully decorated. '9‘
James Henry Hoyt caught another
trout yesterday, that weighted a pound;
the fifth" he has caught of the same
weight this season and in the same pool
Which is located—but ‘twere better to
ask Henry as to the location.
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DON’T J MISS THEM
The Latest Ads. Received Be
fore Going to Press, '
By the People and For the Péonle.
1'0 BEN T.
To RENT—Upper part of house. No. 29
Center avenue. Suitable for two hm:-
street.
0 RENT—One store and two full- suites of
apartments in James' B.lock PossessiOn
immediately. F. ST. JOHN Locxw 00D. Tribsgee.
EUR 811]: E.
on SALE—At a bargain or to rent The
F residence c-pruer 0" 6
Adams avenue. house contains 13 1o «misfigtsga
attic, gas. sewer connection, water, ba. .--
room and stationary tubs in laundry. Barn.
carriage house. with considerable fruit on the
premi= es. If sold. terms will be easy—for fur-
ther particular's, inquire of the undersigned
near the premises or at No. 5. Masonic Build-
CHAS. 0LMSTEAD,Agt.
mADril.3d.1897. A-3 tf
0R SALE—The elegant residence of the late
General Darius N. (‘Ouch ,situated at No.38
Maple 511 set. 011 high ground. ove looking the
twin cities of N ( Irivalk and South Norwalk.
orwalk Islands and Long island Sound. fora.
distance of some twenty miles. The dwelling
is nearly lit-W; has 10 large. commodious rooms.
w th modern improvements; about two acres
01 land. fronting on said Maple street. which
could be sold to good advantage for building
lots: abundance of fruit; excellent well of
water. Applv toC. E WILSON, Room 3. Gazette
Building. Norwalk. Conn. m19 tf
ISTR' CT of ANorwlalk, ss. Probate Court
April 28d,A . .1897.
Estate of MARY AD ST. JOHN late of Norwalk.
in said District, decea ed.
Ordered. That the administrator with the
will annexed exhibit his administration ac-
count to this Court for adjustment. at the Pro-
bate office in Norwalk on the 4th dav of May,
1897. at four oclock afternoon; and that all
persons interested In said estate may be noti-
fied thereof, the said administrator will cause
this Order to be published in a newspaper
having a circulation' in saidDistrjct. andd post
a copy thereof on the Sign post in said Nor-
walk. nearest the 131 09 where the deceased
last dwelt. at least ten days before said 4th
day of slay 1.897
A.SAB WOODWARD. Judge.
D'STRICT of Norwallk. ss. Probate Court,
April “.‘id A. 89.7
Estate of JAMhS Bimles late of Norwalk.
in Siid Districr, deceased.
ORDERED, That the executrix exhibit her
.Administration account to this Court for ad-
justment. at the Pr ibate office in Norwalk on
ihe 4th day of May. 1897. at 2 o’clock after-
noon; and that all per ons interested in said
estate may be notified thereof. the executrix
will cause this order to be publinhe d in a.
newspaper having a circulation in said district,
and past a copy thereof on the sign post in said
Norwalk nearest the place where the deceased
last dwelt. at least ten days before said 4th'
day of Mas . 1897
ASA B. WOOD WARD, Judge.
0 the B ‘ard. of County Commissioners for
Fairfield County :. .
I hereby apply for a license to sell spirituous
and 1n'oxicating liquors, ale. lager beer.Rhine
Wine and Cider at Gregory’s t’omt Hotel,Town
of N 01 walk
Mv place of business is not located Within
200 feet in a direct line of a church edifice or
public school- house. or the premises per tain-
in lgtheretomi an post-office or Lubiic library ,
lated at Norwa k this 15th day of April, A. D
1897
JOHN E. O’SULLIVAN, Applicant.
We. the undersigned. electors and tax-pay-
ers. as defined by law. of the Town of Norwalk.
hereby endorse the application of the above-
named Joh nE .’O Sullivan for such license.
DDaggd at Nor walk this 15th day of April, A.
.. 1 7.
Luke Dorney. Thomas Ryan. Michael J.
Gleason James Toner. Patrick Kearney.
I hereby certify that the above- named en-
dorsers are electors and tax-piliyers, as defined
by law. of the i own 01‘ Norwa 1k.
Dated at Nor walk this 15th day of April A. D.
189
‘ HERBERT 11. SMITH. Town Clerk.
AUCTION SALE!
VALOABLE nEAL ESTATE.
THURSDAY, MAY 61h, IBM.
The subscriber. executor of the will
of Andrew J. Crofut, deceased, pursu-
ant to authority given by said will, will
offer for sale at public auction to the
highest bidder, on Thursday, May 61b,
1897, at 2 o’clock p. in (unless previous-
lv dlflDOHPd of at primate sale) the vALU-
ABLE REAL ESTATE known as the home-
stead owned and occupied by Andrew
J. Crofut at the time of his decease.
Said real estate consists of a tract of
land about 137 feet in front on West
avenue, in the city of South Norwalk,
Conn. ., and about 214 feet in depth,
with a large, modern built dwelling
house, with all conveniences, contain-‘
ing 15 rooms.
Also a fine barn on a spur of land ad-
joining and fronting on a side street.
The property is within five minutes’
walk of the churches, near the schools,
and one-quarter of a mile from the
South N orwalk railroad station.
Sale to take place on the premises.
time of sale.
Dai. d Ml H iutb Norwalk, April 24, 1897.
JACOB M. LAYTON, Execu.tor
Sealed proposals will be received by
o’clock p. m. on Monday May 3d,1897,
for grading and graveling the so called
Kent road from the south bounds of the
town to Hunt’s store; also bids for
graveling the same Without grading.
Bids to be made in 2500 feet sections
and each bid must be accompanied by a
properly executed bond of $250. 00 as a
guarantee of good faith, and to ensure
the faithful performance of the condi-
tions of the contract, if awarded.
at the office of the Cominisioners of
Highways at Hartford, or at the town
clerk’s office Wilton. The selectmen
proposals. as toe interests of the town
may seem to r: quire.
All etivelupes Containing proposals,
must be maikodon the outside as con-'
taining such, to avoid unintentional
Opening of the same before the time ap-
pomted.
JOSIAH GILBERT, 1 Selectmen
GEORGE W. GODFREY, of
JOHN GOBHAM, Wilton.
Wilton, Conn., April 17, 1897.0
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sons. $6 per month. Apply at No. 6 Organ an: .
amp mast and '
Terms and conditions made known at .«
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
the selectmen of Wilton until one 1‘
Plans and specifications can be seen '
reserve the right to reject any or all. '
Norwalk Chronicler