‘ty to his son, Lewis C. ' . a lfyou won. the best goods for the least money read the advertisements in the Gazette. ' e i g . e1 Recognized a‘s ”the family paperths Gazette's advertising columns evil prove its value to you. 1‘ VOL. VIII. No.1788. NORWALK, ooNN., SATURDAY EVENING, JANUARY 22.1898. PRICE ONE CENT. ms mnpp- 11011. sunk His. Russell H L. Hall Money in a Mining Venture. ConlestingSeveralINotes Presented Against Him. 2 There were a. number of interesting cases discussed before Judge Thayer in the superior court at 5 Bridgeport, . yes- .. tel-day. I t was the regular short cal- endar. session‘of. the court and the ques- tions of law presented were varied and , unusual. One of the most important cases heard was that of J. Wesley Supplee' of Philadelphia against Russell L. Hall of New Canaan, at. one time president of the First National Bank of that place. The suit is an action to recover on notes amounting to $7,500, unsecured, and one of $5,000, secured by a mort— gage on the defendant's home in New Canaan. . I The case came up on a motion of At- torney Frederick W. Tracy, counsel for Mr. Supplee, who asked for a disclos- ure of the defence of Mr. 7Hall, Judge Carroll, Mr. Hall’s attorney, claimed that his client would make a defence and endeavor to have the case go to a jury. three notes in his possession. He did not believe there could be a bonafide defence. The court took the papers for consideration. The papers in the case furnish an interesting storyfl Mr. Hall is one of .the best known residents in New Ca- naan and for years has been identified with the First National bank of that place. 7 A few years ago he became identified With a. mining company and it is said that he has lost most of his money in the venture. He was induced to enter the mining company by Francis C. Grable of Phil- . adelphia, to whomhe gave the notes now in dispute. The company, it is said, is composed of many wealthy men and the mines in time may develop big ’ returns but it will cost much to work them. They are located in Montana. Grable represented the syndicate and secured from Hall two notes of $5,000 each and one of $2,500. Later these were discontinued by Mr. Supplee and John H. Graham, both of Philadelphia, and both of whom are directors of a bank in the Quaker City. They inves- tigated Mr. Hall-“s financial condition and Mr. Snpplee assumed one of the notes for $5,000 personally and dis- counted the other two jointly with Mr. Graham. When the note held by Mr. Supplee became due he sought to collect it through Attorney Tracy, but Mr. Hall asked for further delay. His request was refused and he gave a mortgage on his residence in New Canaan to secure the note. Then suit was instituted to recover on the other two notes. In the meantime, it is claimed, Mr. Hall, in an effort to escape the pay- ment of the notes, conveyed his proper- Hall. The plaintiffs claim that the transfer was illegal and attached the property under transfer, as the proper y of the bank president. It was intimated by Judge Carroll, counsel for Hall, that the notes were in the possession of the plaintiffs, but._ this was denied by the plaintiffs’ attor- '; ney. It is said. in explanation of the claim, that Grable induced M11. Hall,‘ to Issue new notes,_ without recalling the old ones. These notes it is said, have also been discounted by other parties and are held as the original notes Attorney Tlacy, however, in- formed the court that he had the three é notes in his possession and had had them since the institution of the pro ceedings. -————————<o.o>—-———— Nelson Dickerman has been reelected clerk and Edward Beard treasurer of Ithe South Norwalk CongregationalI ,. church. Mr. Tracy could see no oppor: . tunity for a defence, as he hadthe RECEIVED A DEGREE. Florence DImStead of Ridge. 1 - 'field’ Separated From Frank B. Olmstead. A Dashing Widow the Cause of Their Domestic Troubles. ' In the civil superior court at Bridge- port yesterday, before Judge John M. ‘Thayer, a v1er pretty young woman with flushed cheeks took the stand when Attorney Gregory called the name of Florence B. Olmstead. She asked for a divorce from Frank R. Olmstead on the statutory grounds and the custody of their one minor child. She said she married Frank in Ridge- field in 1889. It was not long after their marriage that she began to have suspicions about his faithfulness. Sev- eral months afterwards her suspicions were confirmed. Matters went from bad to worse and she learned that there were at least a half a dozen co- respondents in the case. Mrs. Olmstead’s sister testified that she heard the husband admit acts of unfaithfulnesswith one Mrs. Hubbard. She heard him say that the women were “chasing him up all the time.” The wife remarked that other women might have “chased him ‘ up,” but he was continually chasing the widow, ed. . —-———-——-‘0.0>——-—-——— Important If True. What may prove to be an inportant sale of real' estate, on Wall street is as yet in embryo, but it is not alto- gether unlikely that a sale will be con- summated ere long. The property re- Beebe-Mallory property. One Nor- walk man at least has his eye on the property with a view of purebasing the same. And it'is said that there are others. to purchase, there will be a decided change in the building in 'which .no small part of the same will be brick. A ‘ Fire Police Sociable. of the South Norwalk Fire Police took place in Arion hall last night. chestra. floor manager and his aids were E. J sonandC.L.B11usch. The reception committee was R. J. Smith, E. L. Hill, -R. L. Raymond, J. F. Dacey, William Dibble and Le Roy Adams. Guests were present from adjoining towns and from start to finish. —————-—‘o-o>———— Horse Stolen. The police of the Twin cities have been asked to look out for a. horse and wagon stolen in Bridgeport, last night. The. animal is described as a chestnut mare weighing about 900 pounds. The vehicle was a rOad wagon, red running gear, andrubber tires. It IS supposed to have been taken by a young man wearing a light overcoat and light cap. The turnout belonged to Banks’ livery stable, Bridgeport. —-—————-<o.o>—~———- D. A. R. The N orwalk Chapter, D. A. R. has elected the following delegates to the Continental Congress which takes place next month: Mrs. Samuel Richards Weed, regent; alternate, Mrs. James Lawrence Stevens, vice-regent; first delegate, Mrs. Sarah Belden; alternate, Mrs: John H. Ferris; second delegate, Mrs. E. Hubbell Hotchkiss; alternate, Miss Clara M. Hill. ‘ To Decorate His Grave. ' The executive committee of Staples High School, \Vestport, have voted to I observe “Founder’s Day” by omitting ithe ordinary exercises of the school, and securing the services of a lectul e1 on that day, also that a delegation of the schola1s visit the cemetery in ' Green’ 5 Farms and place a wreath of I flowers upon Mr. Staples’ grave. I 2. V I County Tax. The County commissionels will ask for the levy of a county tax of 2-10 of a mill on each dollar of the countyg Grand “ I list. This tax is 1-10 of a mill on the dollar less than the amount 1equi11ed by them last year. AA‘ Miss Annie Cr andall 1s visiting Miss .Hattie Hubbcll, of West avenue. Mrs. Hubbard. The decree was grant- ferred to is thebuildingknown as the. If the former party concludes. .Came in Norwalk to. Celebrate and Met a 4 The second annual invitation sociable. 1 . I “Yellow Kid” hats, The ' gowns, “Yellow Kid.” this andl‘Yellow music was by the Philharmonic or- ‘ Kid”that. Charles D Taylor acted as wined, and had he not been a very Hayes, E F Lockwood T S Donald— havelost his head altogether. Hogan’s the affair was replete with enjoyment match at chess with Dr.A.H.Baldwin of ' Post, G. A. R. next Wednesday night, . frankfurters. WAS HE 111133111 AMan from Westport Claims to Have been Robbed of $l00.00. I Colored Friend. A man who gave his abiding place as being “Test'port was on the street this morning in a somewhat befuddled con- ‘ dition, and like many other befuddled men he had a tale of woe to recite. He says that he left home yesterday , afternoon with $100 in a convenient 1 pocket in his clothing, and came to Norwalk. He secured a colored guide, who he i claims piloted him about the city show- ing him the sights and occasionally dropped into a saloon for refreshments, he, the man from Westport, acting as banker. They also indulged in a lunch of more substantial refreshments. This morning, says the man from Westport, I awoke and found that “I did not have even the price of a drink about me.” The man from Westport inclines to the belief that he was “touched” by the pilot and relieved of his money.’ He seemed to take the matter geod- naturedly, however, and made no com- plaint to the police, which leads to the belief that he was romancing. It is safe to say that there will not be much romance in it for him if he continues his celebration and falls into the hands of Chief Bradley. AMUSEMENTS. Hogan’ 3 Alley. When through the columns of the New York World, R. F. Outcalt first intro- duced the “Yellow Kid”with its comical situations, it was with the hepe that- it would at least please a few of the readers of that celebrated paper. Mr. Outcalt discovered he had hit.‘ New York right under the fifth rib. It was not long before it became a fad, and afad in New York means much. All New York went crazy; soon there were “Yellow Kid” Mr. Outcalt was (lined and cool- headed and modest man, he would Alley will be presented at Hoyt’s Theatre, Tuesday, January 25. Will He Wear a Norwalk Hat? — Lynn W. Wilson has been playing a Norwalk, the winner to be supplied with a hat at the expense of the loser. The score, yesterday, at the cenclusiou of the play was 2 to 6 in Mr. Wilson’s fav’or. He will shortly wears. hat with a Norwalk label in it. The match was at odds of pawn and move, conceded by Dr. Baldwin. The oddsare exceeding- ly small as chess goes, but ,they prove far too great for even play—Bridge- port Standard. ’ ————————<o<>o>————-—— .Tney are BuSy. - Busmess is booming at VVinnipauk at least so far as the leading industries of that place are concerned. At the VVinnipauk Mills the. working time is fifty hours a week and it is an- ticipated that the time will be increas- ed. At the Lounsbur y, .Bissell & Co. manufactory full time is being made. Indeed overtime is being made. _-.- _<.-.,-.._ New Superintendent. It is understood that Henry Beltz superintendent at the Mrs. C. D. Mat— thews place on West avenue has been succeeded b1 another gardener. Mr. Beltz has been 1n charge of the place fo1 a long time and the change will come as 1.1 surprise to his friends. ' ———“0>——————- To Visit Buckingham‘ Post, G. A R. Department Commander, G. W. Bates of Putnam, accompanied by mem- bers of his staff will visit Buckingham at. which time. it is hoped, there will be a full assemblage of the Post. V —————.——<o.o>————— The Deadly Frankfurter. Mrs. Andrew Canfield of Bridgeport wife of the well known railroad conduc- tor, is suffering from an attack of mo- maine poisoning, brought on by eating #Allvertne tn‘ ‘\ . \ . , for the Week. A Ailing 11131. The V$25-A-Plate Dinner. f; Bridgeport. “ Consolidated” Road Officials and Others the Guests of Colonel Heft. ‘ The much talked about dinner at the Algonquin Club, Bridgeport, was eaten last night. It was arranged for by Col- onel N. H. Hen, head-gof the electrics-ll department of the “Consolidated -" .11oadffl-and the new president of the Br dg'eport boald of trade. and Majm Flank Millcl. The price was $25 a plate and there were othel featulcs which made it one of the most lemalk- able banquets ever held in the state, the gentlemen saying that they had had enough notoriety for what they 1 called their own private affair, care- fully excludcd all reporters. The menus were the most elaborate productions of the kind ever seen here. They consisted of eight pages, eight by twelve, beautifully engraved. On the first page were the names of the guests of honor, who were President Charles P. Clark and ViceePresident John M. Hall of the “Consolidated,” the Hon. Samuel Fesscnden of Stamford, Hon. W. D. Bishop and Fayette S. Curtis of BridgeportLoulsOttman of ‘ ‘J udge, ”the Hon. Carlos French of Seymour, Charles F.B11ooke11 of Torrington and John Fritz and Charles H. Cummings of Philadelphia, formel business asso- ciates of Colonel Heft. - ' 01:1- the next page were the names of the thirty-five subscribers to the bani- quet, including Colonel Heft, Major Miller, Postmaster Marigold, Mayor :1 lTaylor, W. E. Seeley, Stiles Judson, I Dr. G. L.-P01ter,Colone1T B. Warren President Jacobs of the Bridgeport Steamboat. company, General B. A. Bishop, ‘Sheriff Hawley, Philo Skid- more, D. F. Read, 0. B. Read and other well known Bridgeport sis. 011 the-next twp pages was a double engraving» of the finest workmanship, It represented the "Consolidated”. of- ficials coming and going on a. railroad 1 train. ' There" were likenesses of the of; ficials in. the windows of the cars. Be- yond- was a view- of the business p011- tion of East Bridgeport covered with snow. ' I , 4, Then on the succeeding pages were large portraits of the special guests with events in their lives pictured out around them. In the engraving around President Clark were the third-rail, old and modern locomotives, ships and the like, repreSenting industry and commerce. Mr. Fessenden’s likeness was in the center of a striking scene at the battle of Cold Harbor, with the date June 2, 1864, under it. The first picture for Vice-President Hall showed him as a grocer-”s boy, the next as a senator at his desk, the third as a judge on the bench, and the last was symbolic of his present position» F011 Mr. Brooker there were three views of the Coe Brass company in Tor- rington. The dinner itself was the. best the land could afford. It was followed by speeches in which the railroad situation in Bridgeport, the third-rail, in which Colonel ~Heft takes. such pride, and similar matters were discussed. The affair ended at midnight. Attached. George W. Griswold of New Haven has placed an attachment for $375 on property belonging to W. E. Osborn of _ East Norwalk. —————~——<o‘>o>———~——————- “396—1897. During the year 1896 them was in Nor-1v alk 143 mar1iages, 435 bil the and 327 deaths. During the yea11189'1’ there were 127 mar. '1 lages, 444 bll tbs and 306 deaths. Vincent N‘ard who conducts a fruit and peanut store on Main street pro- poses moving to South N orwalk.. .4 l The neontide cars are heavily and beautifully freighted with young ladies from the Corset factory every. Saturday noon at which time the faCtory closes 1 inessgat South Norwal'z. 111 11111111111111 11 1111 '7 ' If Joe gets any dough, Will he ever let any of it go. If the Water Commissioners ever heard of the passing of Clerk Camp be- fore the published rumor. erg Who will be the next state Senator from this district. . If those warrants for the violation of the health law have been filed away with the warrants for those Sunday law breaking druggists. Why Captain Gladstone ls partial to Westport ladies. . How town clerk Smith enjoys the assessor’s books. If city clerk Gregory is over fond of his new job. Where the city’s sinking fund is at. If the Electric Light company has discontinued “old. publicity’s” pap. If the new council will have a tele- phone placed in police headquarters. What caused the insurance men to order the electric light wires out of Crofut & Knapp’s shop. If “Jim" Lyon has gone to the Klon- dike. Why that “infantile” dog is allowed to roam the, streets frightening chil- dren. If “ Dave” will think he is sitting on a live wire before he gets through with John D. 4 ‘__ New Canaan. Mrs. Albert Davenport, of ()enoke Ridge, is seriously ill with‘pneumonia. Miss Drummond is acting as libarian in place of Miss Silliman, during the ‘ latter’s absence on a visit to relatives in Easton, Pa. The contemplated visit of sev e1 .11 members of the Masonic ordel f1 0111 this place to Ridgefield, Monday even- ing, to assist in celebrating Bro. Hir am Scott’s fiftieth anniversary as a Mason, did not take place, as the affair was postponed for three weeks. A surpriseparty was-tenderedto Miss last Friday evening. There were forty .young~.people present, and a most ens joyable time resulted; An elaborate collation was served. Mr. and. Mrs Ernest Silliman and child, of Brooklyn, arevisiting with. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Rowland, on East avenue. James. Hoyt and Samuel Comstock Dairymen’s Association in Hartford, on Wednesday and Thursday. The Whist club met at the residence of .1. Harry Evans, Park street, Tues- day evening. The first prize was won by J. M. Silliman and Miss Nancy Olm- sted, and the booby prize was awarded to B. H. Keeler and Mrs. Edward Rut- ledge. uied, Jan. 15, at her late residence. 922 Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Eliza Augusta: Seeley, widow of Lewis Sco— field, and mother of Mrs. E. C. Fitts and Mrs. Imogene S. Miner, aged 80 years and 11 months. Mr. and Mrs. Scofield were born on Ponus street, in this town, and lived there fifty years ago. Mr. Scofield built and occupied for many years what is now known as the Britton homestead. He went to Chicago in 1868 and lived there until his death which occurl ed Nov. 23, 1897. George W. Smith IS suffering... from an attack of bronchitis at his home on West-port avenue. Our Brothers Lodge, I. O. O. F. will meet next Monday evening. . The Norwalk Klondikers propose starting for Alaska on Monday next. And may they realize their most gold- en anticipations. Mrs. A. A. LaDue is very ill with pleuro-pneumonia, at the residence of her son-in-law, W. A. Pryor, Rivcrview Terrace Mr. and Mrs. Frank F. Clark have moved fromSouth Norwalk to Stamford . It is observed that the observatiOu social at the home ofD. A. Fillow in Cranbury last night was a success. Benjamin Harris and William N. Craw propose going km the coal busi- The funeral of George Ward Selleck took place from his late home on Camp street this afternoon. It was pri— vate only the relatives and immediate friends of the deceased being present- W. R. Arnold local superintendent of the John Hancock insurance company has gone to Boston and will be absent three or four days. . Sunday morning. Bessie. L. Wakeman: of. West street, . attended a meeting of the Connecticut. ' V8311 ‘ Smith, 294 State stl eet, aged 56 tears. late Lewis Scofield formellv of New FREE DELIVERY. For Rural Towns to be Tried in This State. In response to an invitation from Postmaster-General Gary, Representa- tive Sperry has recommended several towns in Connecticut in which the post office department may introduce an ex- perimental system of rural free deliv- ery. Two of the towns in which the system will probably be introduced soon are Guilford and Branford. The experiment will be conducted for a limited period, and the expense-Will be met out of file sff’ecial fund furnished to the department for the purpose. ‘A -- ‘vr At the Churches. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHUch.—« Thomas K. Noble, Pastor. Services at. 10:30 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. The Pastor will preach both morning and evening. Morning subject. “Christianity’s Su~ preme Aim.” Evening, ”A Question of Profit and Loss.” Sunday school at. 12 111. Intermediate, 0. E. at 4:30. Senior C. E. at 6:30. ' GRACE CHURCH—Sunday Services, Holy Communion 8 a.' :11. Morning prayers, Litany and Sermon 10:30. Sunday school 12,15 p. in. Evensong and Sermon 7:30. The Rev. J. McClure Bellows will ofliciate. l E. J. Murray of New London, Louis F. Hanley of Hartford, J. s'. Cokeley of Boston, H. J. Budge of East Palestine, Ohio, H. R. Byron, Springfield, Louis F. Hawley of Hartford and A. Doyle of Keene, Mass. were in town to-day. The Trinity church club reception will take place on I‘hursday evening, Feb. 36.. The ladies-branch of the Germania Singing society held a rehearsal ”last- night under the direction of Prof. Diehl. The Weather. Rain to-night and Sunday? warmer; A m 1111011111. At a special meeting'of the Vestry of St. Paul’s Church, Norwallk, Connr, held Friday afternoon, January 21st, 1898, the following minute was ad opted: In the death of George Ward Selleck, we, his late associates, desiie to offer this our tribute to his memory: F01 the many years that he was a. communicant of our church, and, the many years a vestryman, he has faith- fully endeavored to further his chui- ch' 3 interest. His upright character: his being ever on the side of what was true and good, indeed impresses itself not only on those of the same faith as his, but on the community at: large, for use citizen he was without doubt held in high esteem by his fellowmen. He walked among us respected and honored Make him 0 Lord, to be numbered with thy saints in glory everlasting. As we are called upon to bear his mortal remains to their last resting place and consign them to their kin- dred dust, may it forcibly remind us of the uncertainty and shortness of our earthly pilgrimage here. .. RESOLVED, That to the relatives of our departed friend we tender our deep- est sympathy in this their affliction; and further RESOLVED, That a copy of these minutes and these resolutions be sent to the relatives of the deceased, entered upon our Parish record and sent for publication to “ The Churchman” and our local papers. Attest. ST. JOHN MERRILL, CLERK. DEATHS. ATKINSON.~In B11do'ep01t Jan. 20, Sarah, widow of John Atkinson. 91 years. CURTISS.——In Bridgeport, Jan. Daniel Curtiss, aged 88 years. CORNELL. —In Danbury. .ZTan 20.1211- ward C. Cornell, 11 Patch stleet, aged 43 years. CARROLL. ——In Bethe], Jan. 21. Mrs. Ellen Ca1 roll wife of Thomas Ca1roll, aged 35 years DISBROW. —In Oakland, Douglas Co. , O.,Dec.18, 1897, Melancton Disb‘low aged 68 years, formerly of Compo. DURNIN. —-In Danbum, January 21, Charles E. Dur nin, aged 3-1 yeals. aged 21, DAILEY.-In Bridgeport, Jan.’ 21, Thomas J. Dailey, aged 50 years. JACK. —In Bl lclgepmt J an ,let, Anne B. , wife of David G. Jack, 1ged 49 years PAINTER ——In Stamford, Jan. 19, F1 ederlck Marsden Paint-e1. in his 16th SMITH. ——In Br1idgepm t, M1s.S N. SCOFIELD. ——In Chicago. 111., Jan. 15, , Eliza Augusta Seeley, widow of the. Canaan, aged 80 years.
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