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Hermann Quitner proposes building
‘11 cottage on Ely avenue. ._
——Rogery& Gallets fine peil'Dfumes at
Riggs’ D‘rug store. .61 11'
The official board of the Methodist
church met last night.
——Lubin’s extracts at Weed’s. '
D 20 5t
" John Mylod and 'Lizzie Miller are
reported as‘having been married last
July.
Lazell' s, Pinaud s, Reck-
secker’ 8, Wright s, Londborg,’ s and
Colgate’s per fumes at Riggs’ D1 ug
store. 1.6. tf
The pupils at Miss Baird’s school ~
left for their several homes this morn-
ing, to spend their holiday vacation.
—An excellent Christmas p1esent,
one of those $1 fountain pens at the
GAZETTE office.
. The Y. M. C. A. will keep “open
house” on New Years’ day.
—~Fancy Silver Brush and comb sets,
at Tomlinson’ 3, South N orwalk
D 20 5t.
The lady contingent of the Arion
Singing society have about completed
the tying of greens for Christmas dec
orations.
——Our shears are all fully warranted
South Nor walk Hardware Co. D20 3t.
William Rowe of Riverside avenue
will spend Xmas in Jersey City.
——$1 and $2 boxes of cigars for Christ-
mas at Weed’s Mahackemo cigar store.
Conduct01 Charles Williams spent
Wednesday in New York.
—Pa1' k and Tilford’s cigars atWeed’
D 20 5t.
Miss Blanche Rose of Hill street,
'East Norwalk, is spending a few days
in New Y0rk. '
—Finel lambs’ wool soles, at Hoyt’s.
D 21 4t.
Miss Mary Hawkins of New York is
visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C.
Hawkinsd of Seaside place, East N or-
'11'alk. " ‘
——Fine Key West and Havanna ci-
gars, from $1.25 to $6 per box, at Riggs’
Drug store. _ D.1.tI'
"Queen Bess” will be presented in
South Norwalk in February under the
auspices of the Twin City A’Vheel club.
——Home made candy at 101'1 price at
Lane s 20 5t.
Rev. D. S. Sheehan, a bi 0th01 of
Rev. John Sheehan will spend Xmas' in
Nor \1alk, the guest .of his brother.
—L111'gest line of pocket kni1- es in
to11.n South Norm-1k Haid11'a1e Co.
_ __ D 023t.
Adolph XV. Dreyfuss is visiting rela-
tives in New York.
ml. {tigei d: Gallet s peifumes, \Veed s.
20 5t
Mr. and Mrs. Harold A. Parsons of
Brookside are spending a few days in
Boston.
——Child1'e11’s knee legglns, 05c, Hoyt-’s.
D 21 4t.
Louise Lodge met last night in Mys—
tic Chain hall, South Norwalk.
Alaskas, 65c, at Hovt 5
D21 4t.
Dr. \V. C. Burke has been appointed
post—surgeon for N orwalk, to determine
exemptions from military duty.
#Ladies’
O’Brien’s 1
- —Full line' of canes.
- D 22 3t
I”: jibe selectmen have received from
. the Adjutant-General orders and blanks
orthe annual military enrollment.
- 4' —~Finest lot of turkeys in town at
Cregox y 's market, 21 Wall street.
Mrs Harriet Osborn of Maple street,
will spend Xmas in New Haven.
——Imitation Alligator Slippers 650 to
$1. 00, at Hoyt’ s. $105 free. D 21 41.
William L. Blascer and daughter,
are in Brooklyn where they will spend
Xmas with Mr. Blaseer’s parents.
—(_’ hi istmas t1 ee ornaments at Lane’s.
D '20 51..
The pulse of the Street Railway snow-
sweeper is said to be very high.
'——Special sale lap robes one week,
one- -half retail pr ice.
Hardware Co. D 20 3t.
The pupils of the North Center
school will hold a Christmas tree party
to-morrow night.
-—- J ust the thing for a Christmas pres-
ent, one of these $1 fountain pens at
the GAZETTE office.
The election of olfieeis of Concord
Division. of T will take place Mon-
day nightb
oculist optic ian, canbe consulted at his
office in the pa11015 of the Mahackemo
Hotel, South N 01 walk, Tuesdays 110m
8.. m. to 6 p. m. Eyes examined frge.
if) -t
I Christmas exercises in the interest
the "little tots” of the Kindergarten
lithe. Over River school are being ar-
South N orwalk .
——Pr.of M. S. Rosen, the well-known I
Security COunci-l, N. P. U, will meet ’
to-night.
—Childs’ rubber boots, at Hoyt’ s.
, D 21 4t
The season of the “double-ripper is
nigh at hand.
——Allen’ 5 feet case, at Hoyt’s.
D21 4t.
A Christmas prayer meeting will be
held in the Methodist church. to-night.
-—Prime chickens at Hayes’ market
South N orwalk, 12410 per pound.
4 St. Joseph’s Alumni will hold a meet-
ing next Wednesday night to elect offi-
cers.
—Shave your self with Starr Safety
Razor, impossible to cut the face. So.
N01 walk Hardware Co D 20 3t.
St. Mary’s school closed this morn-
ing. Some Christmas goodies were
distributed to the pupils.
Christmas trees for sale at Greg-
ory’s market, 21 Wall street.)
This is the season of the year when
young ladies tie greens,- and mayhap
have a thought of next spring when
their mothers may be “kniveing”
greens for dinner.
—Ravmond & Sons have the biggest
and best assortment of rockers ever
shown in Norwalk. Prices from $1.50
to $25 Open evenings. -D 18 tf
Sherman council R. A. will‘7 hold its
regular meeting to-night at 7:30 o’clock!
The Ladies Auxiliary will also meet
and transact business,after which a so-
cial hour will be enjoyed.
—Xmas slippers, Olsen Bros.
' 22 3t.
The public schools will be closed to-
mOrrow for one week. in order that the
pupils may have an opportunity to rally
m an exuberance of joy, learn how
to skate and perhaps slide down hill on
sleds.
——Child ren’s Carnival caps. O’Brien;
23t
Let’s all give indevidual attention to
buying Christmas presents to-day and
to- morrow. ‘
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—-5, 000 pounds of the best turkeys in
the state arrived at Hayes’ Market in
South Norwalk to- day, which are being
sold at 16c and 180 per pound.
“There is no fool like a sensational
preacher,” said President McKinley
after listening to alurid sermon re-
cently. As usual the President is
right. 4
—-A bottle of Old Well cologne
makes an‘acceptable holiday gift.
A new cash register has been placed
in Hayes’ branch market at the corner
of South Main and Haviland streets.
v—Fine cut glass at Plaisted’s
E. J. Hill of Toledo, Ohio. is in to11n
tO- (1:11.
Olsen Bros.
Fashionable footware,
' D 22 3t.
A family reunion will be held at the
home 20f Frank N. Ferris on Christmas
day.
—Handsome slippeis, Olsen Bros.
D2 23t.
There was an unusually high tide to-
day. ' _
—Ducks and Geese, the best, are on
sale at Hayes’ market in South Nor-
walk, at 160 a pound.
A family reunion will be held at the
home of Mrs. Jane Stevens on Saturday.
——See Plaisted’s ho iday goods before
y on buy.
The funeral of James T. Hensted will
be held in New Canaan on Saturday.
The deceased was about 70 years of age
and quite well known in Norwalk.
—The greatest assortment of holiday
candies at holiday pr ices at Colby oz
Smith’s. D ‘23 2t
Ex—policeman John Lockwood was in_
town to-day.
—Order a home made mince pie for
your Xmas dinner at Colby & Smith’s.
D 23 2t
The remains of a man familiarly
known as “Doc” Evers will be brought
here from Pittsfield for burial.
—Elegant shoes, Olsen Bros. .
. D 22 3t.
Thermometers registered 20 degrees
above zero at 6 o’clock this morning.
O’Brien’s.
_ _'--.. __ D 22 3t.
Charles S. Prowitt will leave for his
home in Denver, next Monday.
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-—Xmaséhoes at Olsen Bros.
——Ladies’ Alpines, $1.25
2D2 3t.
The Buckley Elastic Web factory the
employees of which have been taking.
a two weeks’ vacation will start up
again On Monday.
. ~Hunt’s corn cure, at Hoyt’s.
- D ' 1 4t.
James 'McGuire was ' arrested last
night 011 the Hharge ottrying to kick
himself into the tramp quarters on
Smith street. In his efforts he broke
ina door panel and entitled himself to
a. term in jail, which will probably be
awarded him this aft; racon.
—Bargains in candy at Colby 35
Smith’s. 232t
store.
E.‘ F. Wickham of Rochester, N Y.
is in town to- -day. " "
'——Latest styles,_ lowest 'prices at
Ward’s,
The sidewalks with but few excep-
tions, were in a very slippery condi-
tion this morning. .
' —Look at our hats and-prices before
buying, Ward the Hatter. 4.
. A solemn ‘high mass will be celebra-
ted at 5:30 and 10:30 a. m. on Saturday.
Vespers at 7:30.
—~Fancy ornamented cakes at C0le
& Smith’s. s _D 23 2t
Raymond & Sons report an unusually
large holiday trade. ward, the hat-
ter, also reports a good trade. Both
firms advertise in the GAZETTE.
-Broken candy 10c. Colby &. Smith’s.
D 23 2t
Attorney John J. Walsh rode up
from his home on the Gregory Point
shore this morning, mounted on a bi-
cycle in the remarkably (for-him) short
time of one hour and fifteen minutes.
—Candy at pr ices ‘to suit everybody
at Colby & Smith’s. D 23 2t
Officer Walter Hall, of South Nor-
walk yesterday accompanied William
B. Sprague, of the state board of agri-
culture, on a tour of inspection among
the milk, dealers of the county. All
cows from which milk is obtained by
the dealers were examined. .
—If you want to look all right for
Xmas, buy a Klondike derby. O’Brien.
D 22 3t
The Broad River Chapel officers have
countermanded an order given to one
firm for 100 chairs and have placed the
order with another firm. The placing
of the order was necessitated by the
withdrawal of a number of chairs loan-
ed to the society by a public spirited
citizen.
Y—ou can buy fanc1 tu1ke1s at
Hayes’ mai ket at a less price than you
pay for poor ones elsewhere.
Arthur Mills, perhaps better know-n
as “Otto” died at the Norwalk hospital
last night, aged about 28 years. The
deceased had been in the employ of
Mrs. John Vincent of Rowayton, and
was taken ill with a fever. He was in
a -'ve1y low condition when taken to the
hospital on Monday and despite the
skillful care of physician and nurses,
died as above stated. The remains are
in charge of funeral director D. W.
Raymond.
——Embroidered slippers 50c, 650, 750,
at Hoyt’s. $105 free. D 21 it
The sloop D. B. Smith is at Ferris’
wharf with a large drift of sand.
4Buy your Christmas turkey at
Gregory’s, 21 Wall street.
All Were Delighted.
The sociable at Lockwood’s hall last
evening was a glad forerunner of a
festal Christmas. It was given under
the patronage of those who are not
novices in the conduct of such affairs.
The costumes worn by the ladies were
a vision of beauty and elegance. Sev-
eral young ladies who are home for
their holiday vacations Were present
and as one of the gentlemen remarked,
gave “Vim” to the party. “Good
music, splendid dancing and a delight-
ful evening,” remarked one of the
belles of the evening.
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——If you want a nice umbrella, callat
O’ Brien’s. D' 72 3t
—Sloop Flash, 111th live codfish, 60
per pound, Washington street bridge,
South Norwalk. D. 17. 2t '
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——Fine, toilet cases, shaving sets, col-
lar and cuff boxes, photo. boxes, neck-
tie boxes, glove and. handkerchief
boxes, Aluminum combs, brushes and
trays and manicure sets at Riggs’ Drug
D. 16. tf
—What better present could you
make on Christmas than one of those $1
Lincoln Fountain pens, sold only at the
GAZETTE ofiice.
-~—Manicure sets in celluloid at Tom-
linson’s, South N orwalk. D 20 3t.
Fine Poeketbooks for Christmas
presents at Weed’s. D 20 5t
—Christmas gifts for everybody Toys,
Games. Dolls. Sleds, Albums, etc.
Everything at J. T. Haves 5 Main
Street. D 20 5t.
——Cornucopias at Lane’s: D 20 5t.
Old Board Re-elected. a
The annual? meeting of .the N orwalk
Fire departmentwas held last evening.
On motion of Captain smith~ the old '
board of engineers, J. T. Prowitt, Chief,
Fred W. Smith,- 1st assistant, was re-
elected. The usual speeches. short
and sweet, and a feast followed. The
present chief has been in office for sev-
eral years and 0 like wine has im-
proved f1 om year to year until now he
is one of the best fire chiefs in the
state, and his assistants are in no wise
’ behind the age.
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—Ten per cent. discount on pocket
knives when bought for classes. So.
Norwalk Hardware Co. ._ D 20 3t.
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~—One of those $1 fountain pens will
make an excellent Christmas gift.
Call at GAZETTE office and" See them.
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—-Laze;11’s extracts at Weed’s.
D 29 it
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i 1" Team Stolen. J4
A horse and bUgngere Stolen from '
White Plains, N. Y., yesterday morn
traced to Darien and was coming this
way. The horse was black and about
1541.- hands high. Tne buggy had a
black top with the sides striped red. A
grey robe with red lining wasiin the
buggy 'When taken. The thief is ae—
scribed as being" about 45' years old,
with grey hair and a smooth face. He
had a Woman 151th him.
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—A Catholic Prayer book or a pair
of Pearl Rosaries make a splendid
Christmas gift. at J. 'H Hayes. 5 Main
street. ' D 20 5t.
It Was the Cat.
The people living over Attorney
Gray’s office notified Captain Dann last
night that some one was walking on the
roof, and they suspected burglars were
trying to effect an entrance. Captain
Dann courageously went up the stairs
and found the large black eat of drug-
gist E. P. Weed engaged in a song and
dance on the snow covered roof.
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——Great reduction' in prices for Home
made candv at Colby & Smith’s.
D 21 2t.
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——Woman’s exchange open every day
this week from 10 a. 1n. to 8 p. m., Sat-
urday excepted.
1'). 20 5t
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Burglu’g’s Viiéti‘lrnn iféud.
K'ilton, Dec. 23.—Da.vid S. R.
Lambert. who was shot four times by
“.13,
‘ masked robbers at his home here last
Friday night, died yesterdaymorning
without recovering consciousness. One
nullet had lodged in his brain and an-
other had pierced his left lung. The
police have yet no clews'to'ltlie m‘ur-
'lerers. The town has offered a reward
of $200 for their arrest, all that the
statute allows. The county has hiied
‘letectives and put themon the case.
Giddy Michigan Teachers.
Iron Mountain, Mich, Dee. 23.~—The
School Board of this city has decided
that many of the teachers are giving
:00 much attention to affairsglbf society
111d has called a halt in the form of a.
resolution ré'quest'ing teachers to re—
Fi'ain from attending dances, parties
and other social entertainments held
.111 evenings preceding 'days when
school is to be in session.
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Earthquakes in Smyrna. -
Cons-tantinople,- Dec. 23.~Several
earthquakes, increasing in intensity,
oc:-‘:1111ed yesteiday around Smyrna,
isia \Iinor. Already considerable dam—
1;; e has been done. Seve1al have been
ltilirdiand many injured.
. Coal‘Deal Denied.
Nerf York, Dec. 23.——Representati1‘es
of the Pennsylvania Coal Company
and the New York, Ontario‘& Western,
Delaware & Hudson and Erie Rail-
roads deny in positive terms all reports
of an anthracite coal deal in any way
:11’1'01Ving the disposition of the output
of the producing and carrying com-
'panies, or any part of it, by a single
corporation.
Chicago’s $100, 000 I4‘ ire.
Chicago, Dec. 23. —Fire yestei 11:1; (le-
strayed the three—story brick 11cm-
house of the Andrews Fuiiiiitme Com—
pany, Twenty-second and Fisk sheets.
The warehouse was filled with finished
goods, all of Which burned. Loss about
one hundred thousand dollars. fully
covered by insurance. Three firemen
were injured, none seriously. .
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—F ine meeischaum pipes and Cigar
holdeis at VVeed’s Mahackemo .Cigm
store.
A STEAM HEATED FLAT.
Hoyt’s Theatre.
MONDAYLQEC. 21TH.
UNDER THE
DOME !.
A NAVAL COMEDY-DRAMA.
The Beautiful Coral Reef.
Harbor at Apia
The Capitol at Wash,
See
The Ferry Boat Trip 110111 J erse1
City to New York. -—An abso- I
lutely perfect Stage illu-
sion and the astound-
ing
HURRICANE SCENE.
An accurate reproduction of the Sa-
moan Horror. See the
Wreck of the Trenton.
illuminated.
PRICES. 25c, 50c and .75c. ..
7 Seats on sale at Pleistcd’s
ing. The police were notified to look ' p
out for the team, which has been ;
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“ Messina 20 . . “, Messlna 19'
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TICKETS CAN BE OBTAIN" JD‘AT THIS OFFICE.
THE WHITE SHOE STOHE lElIIS THEM ILL.
Given AWay
MONDAY EVE..|ANUABY 3. ’98.
$105 inGold or Silver!
111 FIVE PARTS, $50, 25, 15,10, AND 5.
A TICKET WITH EVERY 50c PURCHASE.
Our new lines of School Shoes have arrived, consisting of all the
new toe shapes and made from the best grades of wear-1' esisting
leather with good stout soles. Prices from 750 to $1.50. The most
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Tow.n REMEMBER, we offer you larger values in shoes, and
more prizes than any other store. __——-‘ .
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