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VOL. VIII. No.1834
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NORWALK, CONN., TUESDAY EVENING, MARCH 29,1898.
PRICEoNE CENT. _
swung: TRAIN.
Estes K. Woodbury, of Spring-
dale, Killed Yesterday
Morning.
Was Walking Upon the Tracks When he
Met his Death.
A most appalling accident occurred
at Port Chester Monday morning upon
the arrival at that station of the 6.40
train from Greenwich, in which Estes
K. \Voodbury. of Spi'ingdale, lost his
life.
Mr. VVoodbury left his home Satur-
day to visit friends in Port Chester, ex-
pecting to return Monday morning.
He left his friends house about 6:45
o’clock to meet the 7 a. m. train east,
but instead of taking the street he
made a short cut along the tracks. As
the unfortunate man was nearing the
station the train which he intended to
board was just pulling in. He was
walking along on the west bound track,
and when he was about midway of the
iron bridge over Fountain street, a
few hundred feet east of the station the
6:40 accommodation train from Green-
wich rushed around the bend and
ground him to pieces.
The engineer brought his train to a
standstill almost immediately, and a
search was at once instituted for the
unfortunate man’s body. It was finally
located caught up in the trucks . of the
forward portion of the tail car, and
was in such a position that it was nec-
essary to'uncouple the cars and move
them before the body could be success-
fully moved, without further mutilating
it.
The locomotive and four cars passed
over the body, cutting it, in two parts
and badly mutilating it. The ‘ head
and face‘were, however, not so badly
damaged that identification was impos-
sible. The body was taken to the.
Port Chester station and the coroner
notified.
The deceased was a well known and
respected citizen of Stamford, and was
deeply interested in educational mat-
ters, having been associated with his
brother, Prof. Woodbury, of Yale in
preparing an English grammar. A
son and a daughter are located in that
city, the latter a teacher in the Wil-
liam street school, and the former a
clerk in Waterbui'y’s grocery store-
Two other sons reside in Springdale.
W’oodbury was about 60 years of age.
——The Pioneer of the Klondike.
Mr. Joseph Ladue, who was summon
ed to Washington recently for a con-
ference with the Secretary of War re-
garding the means of furnishing relief
to Dawson City miners, has sold a large
number of his choice lots in Dawson
City, some of his best placer claims,
and a magnificent quartz mine, besides
his rich timber limit, including a saw-
mill which is earning $1350 a day net,
to the Joseph Ladue Gold Mining and
Development Company of Yukon. The
directors of this company are among
the most conservative and prominent
. men in the financial circles of New
York. Those who are interested in
the Klondike should read the notice of
the new company printed in this issue.
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,, Funeral.
After a service of prayer, the re-
mains of the late Mrs. Ann Buttery
‘Were taken from the home of her
daughter, Mrs. James E. Stevens of
,réEast Norwalk to the Darien Methodist
church where the regular funeral ser-
vice was held, Rev. Mr. Sands officiat-
in g.
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In Honor of His Mother.
Bishop Tierney this morning cele-
brated an anniversary requiem mass
for the repose of the soul of his mother
the late Mrs. John Fahey. A number
of priests from out of town assisted at
the service.
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Dividend Declared.
At a meeting of the directors of the
Fairfield County Savings Bank, held
March 17th., a dividend at the rate of4
per cent. per annum was declared to
depositors from the earnings of the six
months ending March 3lst., 1898. The
' same will be credited on pass books on
. and after April 11. ‘
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Miss Kittie Corbin of Brooklyn, has
been spending a few days in town, the
guest of Miss Maude Fauntleroy.
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OYSTER GROUND SECURED
Norwalk Growers Extending Their Pos-
Sessions at Sound’ Beach.
’ James Husted, of Sound Beach has
within the past week or two bargained
for the sale of twenty of his twenty-six
acres of oyster grounds lying off that
place, to Hoyt &. Son, of South Nor'
walk. The Hoyts are among the larg—
est planters in the state and ship most
of their product to Europe. They are
particularly partial to hard bottom
beds, and as Mr. Husted’s twenty
acres is of that character and adjoin-
ing two ten acre patches owned by
them they were anxious to gain p054 I
session of it. The sale will be consum- l
mated early in June, but they have al~ 5
ready bound the bargain with a sum ‘
satisfactory to Mr. Husted.
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AMUSEMENTS. ,
The Isle of Champagne.
The Isle of Champagne, that spark-
ling comic opera appeared at Hoyt’s
Theatre last evening to a good sized
audience. Richard Golden produced
the part of King Pommery, the second '
ruler of the Isle and kept the audience
in roars of laughter all the way through.
He was supported by an excellent com-
pany, among whom, Miss Maude Lil-
lian Berri, as Priscilla, was worthy of
special mention. Miss Berri possesses
a soprano voice of exceptionable sweet-
ness and power and a commanding
stage presence. Miss Katherine Ger-
maine, owing to illness was unable to
appear. A. ‘
Colby Sold Out.
Edward DeForest has purchased the
bakery business of John F. Colby on
South Main street, South. Norwalk, and
has already taken possession of the
same. Mr. DeForest has been in the
bakery business for over six years in
the capacity of a peddler and has a
clear insight of the same, aside from
this he enjoys the confidence of his
customers. Mr. Colby states that he
retires from business on accountof con~
tinned ill health. He has not yet de-
cided as to whether he will continue
his residence in town, but retires from
business with the respect of all with
whom he has had dealings.
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What Congressman Hill Says.
According to a Washington special
to the New Haven Register, Congress-
man E. J. Hill said after hearing the
message read : “N 0 solution of the Cu-
ban question will be satisfactory which
does not put an end positively to Span-
ish rule on the Island. This must be
the basis of all negotiations.”
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S. M. Allen has moved from High
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street, South Norwalk, to 61.West
street. ‘5‘
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A FIZZLE.
The Boxing Match at the Opera House
Disappointing.
Manager Gahagan’s athletic: enter-
tainment at the Opera House last night
was a disappointment to the manager
as well as the public.
Billy Forsyth of Danbury bested Bob
Dwyer of New York in six rounds, but
the referee gave his decision as a draw
notwithstanding Forsy‘th had his man
on the ropes in the last round thump-
ing him as he pleased.
The second go was to have been be-
tween Lew Webster and Jack.Fox, but
as Lew unfortunately had Harry Lane
behind him no inducement of the
manager could get Lane to send his
man to the front unless he received a
division 01" the purse.
This Manager Gahagan
allow, and Fox and Dwyer
round exhibition.
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Danbury Election.
The election for aldermcn and council—
men which took place in Danbury ycs~
terday, resulted in an overwhelming
Democratic victory. Th ere v. as a very
light vote polled, however, and the
{epublicans apparently made no effort
to get out their votes. One of the feat-
ures of the Democratic platform was
municipal ownership of the street
lighting plant and the result is consid—
ered an endorsement of that'project.
The outcome of the election was the
choice of two Democratic aldermen
and three councilman and one Republi-
can alderman. Peter M. Osborn is the
Republican councilman elected; the
Democrats are: John P. Walsh and
Michael ’1‘. Cufl', ald'ermen; George E.
Sturtevant, George K. Hawley, and
Patrick S. Crehan for councilmen.
HOD——
_ Ran Away.
A lad named Charles Weeks ran
away from his home yesterday, but it
is thought that he will walk back again
after he has expended for crackers and
cheese the. few pennies that he had
with him on leaving. ' ‘.
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Funeral Services.
The funeral of Mr. Joseph G. Jen-
nings will be held tomorrow afternoon
from his late residence, No. 2 Fairlield
avenue, Rev. Livingston R. Schuyler,
of Trinity church, of which the de-
ceased was a respected member, of-
ficiating.
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Messrs. Caleb Wood, Frederick Ar—
nold, Stephen Wilcox and George
Bradley of Douglas FOWler G. A. R_
Post, acted as pall-bearers at the fun-
eral of the late war veteran’s widow,
Mrs. Ann Buttery, this afternoon.
—Advertise in the GAZETTE.
Did Concord Division Elects Willis Nicker-
efused to
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8. OF T.
son as W. P.
. At the election of officers of Concord
Divison, S. of T. held last night the
following persons gained the major por-
tion of the votes cast:
W. P. ~—~Willis Nickerson.
W. A.——John A. Weed.
3.. S.——William Rowe.
A. R. S.'——R0yal Worden.
F. S.—-VVilliam A. Kellogg.
Treas.»Lewis Hubbell.
Chap.~—S. B. Coggswell.
Con—Asa Decker.
A. C.—-Carrie B. Dixon.
1. S.—~Arthur Decker.
O. S.—VVilliam A. Fryer.
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DEATH OF HENRY GLOVER.
An Aged and Respected Citizen Passes
Away at His Home on West
Main Street.
Henry Glover, died at his home on
\Vest Main street, Monday afternoon,
in the 79th year of his age.
The deceased was born in Bedding
and in the year 1842 moved to N orwalk.
About thirty years ago he purchased
the grocery business of Thaddeus K.
Hubbell in the James block, which
business he conducted for ten of twelve
years at that place and later removed
to the Lynes’ block taking his son
Moses in as a partner.
Later Moses retired from the firm
but the firm name was retained by the
introduction into the same of his son,
Charles L. Glover. About eight years
ago the deceased retired from an active
interest in the business, owing to ill
health.
He was stricken with a paralytic
shock about that time but rallied and
was able to be about. Other shocks
followed which finally resulted in his
death as above stated.
.He leaves three children, Charles,
Moses and Mrs. Fred Buckley.
An honest man! Square in his every
dealing! Norwalk loses a citizen that
she can illy afford to spare.
The funeral will take place Thursday
afternoon at 2:30 o’clock, Rev. Mr.
Robbins officiating.
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In the Tolls.
John Slattery was arrested yester-
day afternoon by Chief Bradley for acts
unbecoming a gentleman, inasmuch
that he hurled a missile through a sa-
loon window on Water street. He was
landed in what are called the Water
street “parouttes. ”
Walter Springstein was also placed
under arrest. The charge against him
was assault on Giles Gregory, and Giles, l
niayhap. will present his eyes as evi-
dence that there was an assault. .
EVE’S RAMBLINGS.
COMMENT AND GOSSIP AMONG
THE WOMEN, BYoONE
OF THEM.
Spring has arrived and the spicy,
pert little crocus has darted its head
through its blanket of rich earth which
has protected it from the sharp atmos-
phere while it slept away the winter.
Alas! the Spring has brought with it
other signs of the Season that are less
pleasing than the refreshing blossoms
that indicate that the earth is assum-
ing her brilliant green mantle and her
wood-brown bonnet decorated with
fruit blooms. '
The present early sunrises and long
twilights suggest significant facts to
the housewife. They point out in—
numerable closets that have to be
cleaned and made ready for the sum-
mer, rugs and carpets that have to be
removed, draperies that must be taken
down, rooms that have to be repapered
and furnished, and a host of other
small things that make up the long list
of duties that are a housekeeper’s lot in
life. Prudent women will begin to pre-
pare for the heated season at once.
The deadly moth is alreddy beginning
his ravages. Families of them are even
now building cozy homes in sable muffs
and mink toques. It is possible to save
winter garments if they are properly
cleansed and sewed up, or, better stil ,
hermetically sealed in heavy paper
with a few moth balls placed among
the folds. Every spot must be removed
from velvet or woolen, for the destruc-
tive insect thrives upon dirt. (,Ylosets
should be thoroughly aired and clear.-
ed from floor to ceiling in April.
It will soon be necessary to have the
windows open. Consequently all the
heavy draperies should be removed and
packed away. Look also to the slip
covers for the furniture, and if the
extra dark green shades have been put
one side during the winter have them
put back in place. It is important, also,
in- April to have both brass-and wooden
beds taken apart and thoroughly wash-
ed in cold water. -
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WEDDINGS.
TAYLOR—LE COMTE.
The marriage of John Taylor, son of
Rev. and Mrs. George L. Taylor, of
Georgetown, to Miss Julia LeComte of
Brooklyn will take place on Thursday
of this week at the bride’s home.
HATFIELD—STARR.
Invitations are out for the wedding
of William Spencer Hatfield and Miss
Adella B., daughter of Frederick W.
Starr of South Norwalk. The cere-
mony will be performed on Thursday
evening, April 7th., at the home of
the bride on Bayview avenue.
BELDEN—PETERSON.
James LeGrand Belden and Miss
Jennie Augusta Peterson will be mar-
ried Wednesday, April 6th, in the Con-
gregational church at Bedding. '
CARPENTER— KNAPP.
The marriage of Edward Carpenter
and Miss Minerva Knapp of Lemars,
Iowa, takes place to-day at the bride’s
home. Miss Knapp is the grand-
daughter of Theodore Knapp of South
N orwalk, and was well known in town,
having lived here for about a year.
SOUIRES AND OAMES
Of Ancient Times will Entertain at Illrs'.’
Brush’s Residence To-mor-
row Evening.
Mrs. W. B. Bean’s Sunday school
class of youndg ladies and Miss Sadie
Bodwell’s class of young gentlemen
will give an entertainment at the home
of Mrs. Edwin L. Brush ’of Bayview
avenue to-morrow evening. The clas-
ses will be dressed in costumes of
squires and ,dames of ancient times and
a good time'is promised.
The following is the interesting pro-
gram:
Piano solo, Mrs. James Golden
Piano solo, Miss Hoyt, West street
Recitation, Charles Greenwood
Reading, Mrs. M. D. Randall
Miss Selleck, West St.
Miss Sadie Bodwell
Vocal solo, Allen Ely
Banjo selections, Prof. Mansfield
There will be some negro melodies
sung by Miss Rachel Skinner.
Piano solo,
Vocal solo,
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——All the successful Merchants ox
' this City Advertise in THE Gum'rn
“ LAMP_i_)_I_PLODED.
A Lamp Explosion Causes a
.Fire on Gerard Place.
The Damage Done Probably .Notin, Excess
of $300.
The South Norwalk fire department
responded to an alarm of fire last even— .
ing, sent in from box 17, located at the
corner of Cedar street and West ave-
nue.
It was found to be in a house on
Gerard place and occupied by P. Bulk—
ley, and as having been caused by the
explosion of a lamp.
The flames had gained considerable
headway before the arrival of the fire-
men, who did eifective service in put~
ting out the blaze by the use of fire ex~
tinguishers, and not necessitating the
connection of the hose with the fire
hydrants. .
The house which is owned by Mrs.
Charles H. Gale was damaged to the
amount of perhaps $75.
The occupants of the house suffered
a damage of something over 8200 upon
which there was, it is understood, no
insurance. ‘
Mrs. Bulkley, in whose rooms the
lamp became afiame, suffered several
burns to her hands, by bravely picking
up the same and throwing it out of
doors.
A carpet was destroyed. and the fur-
niture of the dining room in which the
fire occurred was considerably dam~
aged.
That the fire did not result in the
burning of the building is no doubt
due to Mrs. Bulkley’s prompt action,
materially helped out by the fire. ides
partment. '
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Darien and Noroton.
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Darien readers should not forget that
the WEEKLY GAZETTE and the New
York Weekly Tribune will be sent to
any address in town for $1. Both pa-
pers for the price of one is' a big in-
ducement to subscribers and should be
taken advantage of.
George Stanward is out again after
an attack of rheumatism.
Charles Millspaugh has been making
repairs on the Town Hall.
The Mohigan Drum corps are talking
of giving an entertainment some even—
ing next month, provided sufficient
funds can be realized.
Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Bibbins will en~
tertain the Chaucer club Thursday
evening.
“Jerry” Klinefelter has laid in a fine
crop of ice for the summer campaign.
The Drum corps will wake up the
town Thursday evening.
Mr. Tilly has a force of men at work
cutting paths and laying out a fine ‘
garden on his premises.
The Indians are doing a good busi-
ness and giving excellent entertain-
ments.
The town ofliccrs ShOuld look after,
the gang of tramps that is making life
miserable for the people of the town.
The prayer meeting at the Soldiers’
Home Sunday night under the auspices
of the Y. M. C. A. was an exceedingly
interesting one. An address was de-
livered by Walter M. Smith and re-
marks were made by W. F. Waterbury
and C. E. Olmstcad. The ladies’ quar-
tette that sang in the afternoon at the
Y. M. C. A. rendered several selections
as did also Alexander Aitken.
Members of Welcome Stranger
Lodge, Sons of St. George, visited the
Pioneer Lodge of Bridgeport, last
night and did degree work. A feast
of other good things followed.
H. E. Dann has been appointed trus-
tee of the John Halden assigned estate.
Wesley 0. Banks is in receipt of a
check in payment of a back pension.
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The Weather.
Threatening weather and showers
to-night and \Vednesday: colder Wed-
nesday.
DEATHS.
GLOVER..---In Norwalk, March
Henry Glover, aged 78 years.
MILLER—In Danbury, March 25th.
Sarah Miller, daughter of Shela and
Joseph Miller, of 11 Prospect street,
aged 11 months, 25 days.
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