,.-x .. x...‘__‘ 111111 11151 $11 EVERY EVENING WHEN T11: GAZETTE COMES, THERE IS A SCRAMBLE FOR IT. WE DIVIDE IT INTO FOUR PARTS, AND EACH OF us TAKE ONE. WIIAT IT IIIIIIOITES. THAT THE GAZETTE Is A Hofd PAPER. A NEWSY PAPER. THAT TH! GAZETTE IS A CLEAN PAPER THAT EVERY PAGE OF THE GAZETTE IS READ. von‘vII. NO. 1688. NORWALK CONN. MONDAY EVENING, AUGUST-‘30, 1897. PRICE ONE CENT. FATALLY BURNEO. A Six Years Old Daughter of Louis Hain the Victim. Her Clothing Set on Fire by a Lighted Match. “Maggie,” the pretty and blithesome little 6-years old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Hain met with an accident last evening at her home on Burbank stieet, South Norwalk, that 1esulted in he1 death. In company with her little brother and another little lad named Moriarity, she was in the back- yard at her home on Burbank street playing childish games. As later events proved the children had secured some matches which fact resulted fatally to little Maggie. Constable Charles Lynch lives next door. His wife’s attention was at- tracted to the screams of a child and She lost no time in running out closely followed by her husband, and saw the little girl enveloped in flames. She grabbed up a piece of carpet which her husband fearing fOr her safety snatched out of her hands, and with it. smothered the flames which enveloped the child. The child was taken into her home and to her almost distracted mother and medical aid summoned, Dr. G. R. McGonegal happened to be the first physician met and he did all in his power to relieve the sufferings Of the child. The accident occurred at about 6 p. m. and the victim lingered until about 9 O’clock when-she died. She retained ' consciousness until 8 o’clock, and dur- ing her Conscious moments, it," was gleaned from her that one Of her play- mates in the spirit of play threw a lighted match, which ignited her cloth- ing. The child was frightfully burned about her limbs and body and the skin peeled Off from the poor little suffer- er’s body as the burned clothing was removed. It is believed that she also inhaled the flames. Charles Lynch who made such a brave attempt to save the child’s life was sevrrely burned On the hands. His wounds were prescribed for by Dr. J. T. Kennedy. It is only a few months since that Mr. Hain met with an accident at Stamford, by reason of which he has since been compelled to go about with a crutch. The victim was the third youngest of his children, andthe blow was Of a crushing nature to both himself and wife. Kind neighbors have done'and are still doing all in their power for the sadly afflicted family. —Sailing Parties. The yacht THREE BROTHERS, will carry parties on clea1 afternoons from Dorlon? -s P. to Roton Point for $1.50. Capacity of yacht limited to 15 persons. a. 6. tf. One More Chance To visit Newport this season at popu- lar Excursion rates may be availed of next Wednesday, as announCed 1n our advertising columns to-day, by N. Y.N. H. & H. R. R. This Excursion is offered by the com- pany in response to an urgent demand on the part Of those who failed to pur- chase in advance tickets for the last one to this point, and were obliged to forego the pfeasure of the trip. Tickets are now on sale. Rate only $1. 50. . _ ———-————<'o.o>————————— Hutchinson—Dial Case. The case of‘ the State vs. Mrs.- F. Di‘az was set down for a hearing in the Town Court this morning. The de- fendant is charged with having shot at the plaintiff with intent to k111. The case was adjourned until next Friday. There is a civil suit pending between the two, and it is believed that an ami- cable agreement will be reached out- side of the courts.» ‘v' —EASTMAN’ s POCKET KODAK’ s re- duced from 85 to $2. 50, at Riggs’ Drug a, Store j15 tf |7TH O. V. REUNION. Held at Cedar Foint, Westport, on Saturday. The Veterans With Their Families and Friends Enjoy the Day. The annual reunion of the Old Fair- field County 17th C. V. Regiment took place Saturday at Cedar Point, West- port. There were about one hundred and fifty of the old veterans present and with their wives, children and friends, fully 250 were present. A shore dinner was provided at the pa- vilion and a most enjoyable reunion of the Old heroes of the war was had. The day was as rarely beautiful as one in June and friendly greetings were most cordial and hearty. The association was called to order by President Buttery and comrade Rev. Isaac Brown invoked the Divine blessing. Minutes Of the last meeting were read and accepted. The Treasurer’s report approved and ordered on file. Col. Henry Huss Offered resolutions on the death Of Comrade Capt. Enos Kellogg Of Norwalk which had occurred the present year. The Obituary Committee: reported the following list of deceased members: Bates, CO. Batterson. Morris “ Benedict, Lewis Camp, Isaac Cable, John W. “ Crissey, Isaac C. Cargill, Charles . “ Dyer, James L. ‘ Farrell, Thomas Fry, Robert . “ Flynn, Robert “ Grindrod, Edward “ Gorham, Hiram W. “ Harrison, Orrin Hull, George “ Kellogg, Capt. Enos Morse, E. A. “ Morehouse, Calvin » - ' Smith, Lieut. Chas. “ Smith, Isaac Tracey, John Whitney, Samuel H. “ Whitney, James Weed, Lieut. Thos. “ Wyman, Samuel Rev. Isaac Brown made a feeling ad- dress on the death of comrades, after which Comrade Blakeman reported the act of incorporation of the associa- tion Gen. Frost was introduced to the veterans who welcomed him with a round of vociferous cheers. Dwyer’s band discoursed patriotic music. A committee from each company was named to superintend the publica- tion of a history of the regiment. The following Historical committee was appointed: Co. A, Edgar Buttery, “ B, George Buttery, “ C, Capt. Henry Quinn, “ D, A. W. Peck, “ E, Capt. James Hubbell, “ F, Willis McDonald, ” G, C. A. Jennings, "‘ H, Rev. Isaac Brown, “ I, Isaac L. Mead, “ K, P. Wade, jr. The following Officers for the ensu- ing year were elected:— President,— J. Henry Blakeman, Stratford; Sec- retary—A. W. Peck, Newtown; Treas- urer, P. Wade, Jr., Bridgeport: For vice Presidents,one from each company- was selected. The following Commit- tee on the Death of Dr. Hubbard was ap--' pointed:-— E. M. Lees, P. Wade and C. S. Darrow. Dinner was a little late in being served and owing to the infrequency of the trolley car trips, many were obliged to leave before the conclusion of the ceremonies. Gen. Frost, Hon. James H. Olmstead, O. E. Wilson, Esq., Benj. Sturges and numerous other personages of note, were present, to greet the Old veterans and enjOy their anniversary. The citizens Of Westport not only contributed the band, but made their towu and the route to Cedar Point ra- diant with the nation’s flag. Commo- dore P. G. Sanford Of the Norwalk Yacht club caused a salute of seven- teen guns to be fired. on the arrival of the regiment at the Saugatuck depot. Comrade Wake'man exerted himself to the utmost to make the reunion in his native town a success. The desire was expressed tO' have next year ’s reunion lield at Gregory’s Point, Norwalk. A ‘ The GAZETTE’S circulation increases daily and the bright little newsboys are reaping quite a Klondike from their sales. erssss9sseeeeerosesennnno NAROMAKE WON. The Norwalk Shooters Defeat- ed the Bridgeports by ‘ Ten Points. The Next Match Will be Shot at Dorlon Point. The fourth of the series Of six matches between the N aromake gun club and the Bridgeport gun club was, shot Off on the grounds of the latter on Saturday. The Nar omake boys were successful in winning. the match by 10 points. Following are the individual scores in team race: N aromake G. C. Bridgeport G. C. Ferris, 17 U. M. C., 19 Capron, 21 M. Beers, 1~l VVoodrulf, 23 Keeler, 13 Sanford, 21 Tuck, 21 Drake, 11 King, 19 Cram, 21 Blakeslee, , 19 Lewis, 19 Baker, 17 Crawford, 18 Fruit, 16 Fox, 7 Miller, 13 Gehrmann, 22 Thorpe, 19 180 170 The next match will take place at Dorlon Point, Saturday, Sept. 11. DABIEN. Rev. S. A. Sands preached in the Soldiers’ Home chapel Sunday after- noon. Rev. W. J. Guggenheim of Bridge- port preached in the Methodist church Sunday. I Joseph Nevins and family of New York are visiting at George Oberlan- der’s. > Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Abbott Of Baltimore are spending a short time with Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Lounsbury. Rev. S. J. Austin and wife have re- turned from a two weeks’ trip to Sara nac Lake. J Ohn Holloran, until recently em- ployed in the post office, has been pro- moted to the railway mail service on ‘the New York and Boston route. The Fisher trial 'for petty larceny has been continued until next Satur-l day at 10 a. m., by request Of Attorney J. H. Olmstead of Stamford, counsel for the complainant. The following oflicers have been elected by the Congregational Y. P. C. E., for six months: Miss AnnSis Brady, President; Mrs. R. L. Gillette, Vice-President; Miss Stella Foote, Secretary; W. M. Nash, Correspond- ing Secretary; Miss Emma Sutclifie, Treasurer. . An idle rumor has been floating about town for the past few days. It was to the effect that Theodore Austin had given John Selleck, Chairman of the Republican Town Committee, $50 for signing a petition to have, the post- office located north of the railroad. C. W. Lounsbury-was the reputed author of the rumor, the reason assigned for the statement being that Mr. Louns- bury did not desire the post-office moved from its proximity to his store. Mr. Selleck is said to have been made angry by the charge. Mr. Austin de- nies the story so far as he is concerned, and says he once said it would be worth $50 to have the office north of the rail- road. Mr. Lounsbury says he knows nothing of the matter further than what Mr. Austin has sai d. EAST NORWALK. Mrs. Herbert V. Carr of Cottage ave- nue, fell from a hammock Saturday af- ternoon, injuring herself badly. The pulpit of East avenue M. E. church was occupied yesterday both morning and evening, by Rev. William C. J efferies of Stratford. The Epworth League prayer and praise meeting of the Methodist church will be held this evening in the church pIr lor at 7: 45. Leader, Edward Troun- sen, Subject, “Paul’s prayer for him- self.” Mrs. Susan Tichenor of Henry street who was severely injured by a fall last week is improving very slowly. Frank L’Hommedieu is ill at his home on Fort Point street. Mr. Waldron, father Of Arthui Wal- dron the contractor, is very ill at his home On Maple avenue. Samuel Benedict of Redding, spent Sunday with Charles Bates on East ave- nue. A Scotch cOllie dog belonging to A. .I. Hoyt was struck by a Tramway car, yesterday, and two Of its legs were broken. D as he declared much relief. WANTED STA-.MPS Burglars Try to ——Crack Safe ' in Stratford’ s Post Office. They Alsp Visited Plumb &Bartram’s Gen- . eral Store. The toivnspeople of Strathrd were alarmed again Sunday morning at hear- ing the report that there had been cracksmen working in the center Sat- urday night. They gained entrance into the post-Office through the front door by picking the lock, then went to work at the safe. A charge of dyna- mite was set to use, but proved worth- less, as the safe, being a heavy and well built one, would not respond to the call of a pound stick of the explosive stuff. The tools used were found strewn about the floor; they were stolen from Mr. Quire’s blacksmith shop on Stratford avenue. Postmaster Wells reports nothing missing. There were but a few stamps in a drawer, which were untouched, the balance being in the safe. The dry goods and grocery store of Plumb & Bartram, which was burglar- ized a few weeks ago, was also entered by means Of prying out the rear win- dow. Here the bu1glars secured most- ly dryg o'oods, shoes and other wearing material. “ AV‘ THE BOY PHENOMENON. He Electrifies Two Large Audiences at the ‘l Opera House. The Boy Phenomenon gave two exhibitions of his power as a magnetic healer at the Opera House on Saturday and Sunday evenings. The first night he effected some marvelous changes in the mode of the locomotion of the lame and they felt contrained and did walk away without the use of their crutches and"canes.His cures seemed to border on the marvelous, and astonished even the most skeptical. Last evening the hall was crowded almost to suffocation. The Boy, after a short ta'H: on magnetism and its power to heal the sick, asked for the very worst case, in the audience, to come up on the stage. A gentleman arose and said that he thought his wife came under that head and she was assisted to the platform. She was suffering from rheumatism of seven years standing. After two min- utes of manipulation by the “boy” she descended from the platform without assistance. Other patients treated were John Nash for rheumatism, he experiencing John Cuneo was treated for deafness with like results. John White of Union avenue, hobbled on to the stage but in two minutes was able to lay his crutches aside and walked away. This case was a remarkable one and excited much in- terest. Several other patients Obtained great relief including, the Old colored lady Betsy Andrews, who felt like hugging the doctor, and Frank Curtis of East Norwalk, who was walking about the streets this morning without the aid of his crutches. See adv. of the Boy Phe- nomenon in another column. Yachting Notes. Capt. Clarence Osborn is negotiating with Dr. Eno, of Saugatuck, for the purchase of the yaCht Imperial: The yachts Ayli and Fanny drifted over to ‘Huntington on Saturday ex- pecting to participate in the races, but owing to lack'Of wind the race was postponed. There will be yacht races at the Norwalk Yacht club on Saturday and Labor Day. FRATERNAL N EWS. Secretaries of fraternal, or secret so- cieties are invited 'to send to the GAZETTE, the elections of officers and other news pertaining to their lodges to be printed in this (Olumn. The names of officers should be brought. in on the.evening of their election and all other news with equal promptnoss. The Girls’ Literary club will hold their annual pionic at the Knob to- morrow. Clune Arrested. John Clune who was implicated in the Oliver Burton, “hot corn seance” early Saturday morning, was placed under arrest this morning. His trial was adjourned until to-morrow. — WANTED. — A girl for gen-eral housework. Apply 17 Belden avenue. TOOK OLOTHINO. Burglars ,Pay a Visit to the , Store of Harry Goodwin. Goods to the Value of $|5O Missing This Morning. The store Of Harry Goodwin at the east end Of the Washington street bridge was again burglarized Sunday night. Entrance was gained by bieaking out a pane of glass at the 1ea1 of the store which rested on spiles, and has a large platform extending north from the same towards the railroad bridge. The window catch was then turned, and the matter-Of getting into the store was comparatively easy, with the aid of a packing box as a stepping stone to the window. There is a platform sidewalk on either side Of the store leading to the platform in the rear. ‘ Over the store a family by the name of Jones reside. A member of the same-who gave her name as Lillie Jones, told a GAZETTE reporter that at about 9 O’clock Sunday night she went down the back stairs from her home leading to the platform, and as she stepped onto the same saw some one dodge around the co1ne1 at the west end of the building, and also Observed that the back window of the store was open, but as she claims thought little of the matter. The proprietor went to Bridgeport on his bicycle Sunday and retulned by train, reaching home about 11 o ’clc- 2k- He took his bicycle into the store through the front door and left it there, but failed to notice that the window at the rear was open. He locked the door and went home and did not, he say 5, know that his place had been bur glarized until this m01 ning. He noti- fied Chief Vollmer, who in company with a GAZETTE reporter, visited the scene. He stated his loss to be three black diagonal coats and vests, seven black diagonal suits, five single breasted . black suits, and five black diagonal suits, double-breasted coats, one of them silk-lined. There was also miss- ing the covering used over them which probably the burglars used to convey away the goods. The value of the goods is estimated by Mr. Goodwin .at something over $150. ' Saturday night three Of the weigh- ing machines at Roton POiut were broken into and the contents of the cash box taken. 1t is not thought that the thieves secured much money as the contents of the boxes were taken out on the day previous. They also broke into two of the. candy-booths and ap-‘ propriated a quantity of cigars and con- fectionery. Small stores in the vicinity of the point were also burglarized but it is not thought that the value of the goods taken will be In, excess of fifty dollars _ ‘-= ‘ —GO to Buttery’ s Cheap Cash market, NO. 6 Water stieet and. get prices on meats. a. 30 1t. Flower Thieves. EDITOR GAZETTEz—After the janitor of the Center school goes home at night, certain parties are in the habit of en- tering the grounds and picking the choicest flowers from the mounds. The names of some of these trespassers are known and unless this practice is dis- continued somebody is likely to get in- to trouble. M. A ‘ Look at Your Tickets. The following is a copy of the ticket drawing the pocket-book and $10 at the BoSton store ‘Saturday night. Date 8—28, Salesman, N o. 26,‘ Item, rubbers 5c, Red number 24, amount re- Celved 50. Book N o. 2. V— v‘ AV Barn ,Burned. A barn belonging to Daniel Moriarty at Huckleberry Hill, together with nine tons of hay and farming imple- ments were burned to the ground Sat- urday afternoon. Died in Nebraska. ~ News has been received of the death in North Platte, Nebraska, on Tuesday, August 24, of T. Fulton Gantt, the hus- band of Edith L, daughter of the late Cholwell Gruman of Norwalk. ' Spicer and the Sprinkler. Mail carrier Spicer attracted consid- erable attention on North Main street this mOrning, mounted on a sprinkling cart, with the U. S. Mail resting on the water reservoir. l PERSONAL NOTES. Mrs. J. B. Ells of Camp‘ street is visiting in Stamford. Mrs. Dana Hazelton, of vPhiladel- phia, is a guest of her sister, Mrs. George Scofield of South Norwalk. D. Harry, Mitchell Of Dawson City, H. A. Munson of Boston, and John P. Peppers of Tarboro, N. C. were in town yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kaine and children, John and Katie, and Joseph Mahoney are the guests of J. M. Oertle on Harbor aveuue. Mrs. Mary Nichols has returned to her home aftena Visit with. friends in South Norwalk. Mrs. T. Colopy and daughter of Mount Vernon, 0., who have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. E. Lewis of West Main street, left Saturday for their home. Miss Nina A. Lewis accompan' ied them. Mrs. W. Shelton Stevenson returned Friday afternoon from her summer trip through Europe, with Mr and Mrs. Charles Read of Bridgeport, and Isa guest Of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Swords, South Norwalk. Mrs. John Wait, of Long Prairie, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Lester J. Waterbury of Gerard place. Elsie and Robert Brotherton, of Mount Vernon, are visiting Edward Merriam and family of West street. Miss Cora Dodge has returned to her home on East avenue, from a visit in the Green Mountains. Mrs. Frank D. Lawton, son Delbert and daughter Ruth, of Elmwood ave- nue, have returned home from a three weeks’ visit at Thimble Islands. Miss Minnie Henry, of Leonard street, is visiting friends in Water- bury. Mrs.S ..K Hall, of Brooklyn, 1s visit- ing Mrs. Dodge of East avenue. William, N. Simons has returned ‘- home from his trip to Canada. Mr. and Mrs. William W. Wade. and son, of Cleveland, Ohio, are guests of Mrs. Elizabeth Wade, 'of West street, for a few days. Fireman Edward Hull of the Electric Light Co., and family, are sojournmg, for a week in the White Mountains. Mr. and Mrs. M'. A. Giffen and Mr. and Mrs. David W. Raymond arrived home from Block Island Sunday even- ing. Mr. A. M. Lawrence, of New York, spent Sunday with his sister, Mrs. Manice DeF. Lockwood of East Wall street. Miss Louise Morehouse, Of Merwin street, is enjoying a visit with friends in Putnam county. New York. Teller Charles E. Hoyt resumed his duties‘at the Fairfield County National bank this morning after his annual va- cation. Editor Jones Of the Westpor'tei was in town yesterday. Rev. Foster Ely, D. D., Of Ridgefield, occupied the pulpit Of St. Paul’s church Sunday. Miss Louise Shepard, of South Nor—‘ walk, is visiting her aunt, M1s. H. C. Newtown, Of Danbury. Misses Nellie and Gussie Deakin, of Danbury, are guests of their cousin, Miss Mamie Creagh, of Norwalk. Miss Katie Lynch, of Danbury, is a guest of friends in South ,Norwalk. The "Strangler" In Champion. _ London, Aug. 30.——The wrestling match here for the championship of the world between “Strangler” Lewis and “Bulldog” Clayton resulted in a. victory £01 Lewis, who won the first fall in 19 minutes and the second in 3% minutes. Injured 'by a Freight Wu. , Mlddletown, N. Y., Aug. 30.—Herma.n Bremer of New York fell in front of a freight train here yesterday and had one leg cut off and otherwise seriously injured. He cannot recover. An Eye on the Danntless. Savannah, Aug. 30. —— The United States gunboat Wilmington is at Ty— bee to watch the movements Of. the tug Dauntless, which is suspected of fill- bustering. : ‘ v7 The Weather Generally fair; cooler Tuesday morn- ing. DEATHS. COOK—In Norwalk. August William H., son of Hugh and Mary Cook, aged 2 months. FELISIAN.—In Bridgeport, August 29, Percy W. Felisian, aged 2 years. HAIN.——In South Norwalk, August 29, Marguerite, daughter of Louis Hain aged 6 years. HUBBELL. —In Bridgeport, August 28, Charlotte A, widow of Joseph B. Hubbell, aged 76 years. LUSH. ——In Bridgepo1t. August 27. Mary (3., wife Of George E. Lush, aged . 43 years. THAT THE GAZETTE 1 29th "
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