1v LOCAL AND OTHER NEWS Officer Kenney is suffering from an ‘attack of rheumatism. Postmaster Keith is fighting an at- tack of the grip. The primai y department of the South Norwalk Congregational Sunday school is celebrating a Ch1istmas festival, this , afternoon. The funeral of the late David Mon- roe Fillow was held Wednesday after- noon. ——VVANTED—-Lady canvasseis. in Ridgefield, New Canaan. Westpor tand Dar 1en Address, Canvasser. care of GAZETTE Nor-walk, Conn. ' D 22 .31 Douglas Fowler Post, G. A. R., keep open house next. Monday. will Mr. Geo. W. Selleck, of Mei-win street, has so far recovered from an at- tack of the grip that he is able to be out. I The Central National Bank an- nounces a dividend to stockholders of 3 per cent. Mrs. Charles Lockwood of Stanwich, is visiting her brother James H. Rundle in East Norwalk. ‘ The schooner George A. Pierce, Cap- tain G. A. Pinkham is at the East Nor- walk Lumber Co. wharf. The schooner fought its way through the recent gale off the coast but the captain says was not damaged in excess of $300. The physicians in tOWn are busy fighting an epidemic 5of the grip, and some of the cases are unusually severe. The final meeting of the Norwalk city council of ’98 takes place to-night, and that of the South Norwalk connoil to-morrow night. A Business Men’s association will be formed in G.A.R. hallto-night. Mem- bers of the Bridgeport association will be present. Herbert W. Kemp has been appoint- ed trustee of the estate of the late M rs. Catherine Grace. A man always seems to fee- dressed up when he has on a silk hat, even though it is in the vintage of ’77 It is not always the 11e111tiest"‘1\Iei 1v Chr istmas’ that is 11 1shcd you by those to whom you have given the most. Two basket ball games will be played in Music hall, Monday night. The first will. be between the St. Joseph’s and the Blacks; and the T. A. B’s and Alerts will play for supremacy in the second game. - Miss Fanny James was given a birth day party at her home in East Norwalk Tuesday night. VVhist was played Frank Smith and Mrs. Edward Gorham Winning the first prizesRussell Morgan was awarded the consolation prize. Miss Helen Bracken, of South Nor— walk, was bridesmaid at the wedding in Forestville, Monday, of Attorney James P. Bree, of New Haven, and Miss Annie A. Gray, of that town. The best man was attorney Edward J. Maher, of New Haven. Miss Mary Elizabeth Trcadwell of New Milford, is spending the holidays, with her brother, John P.Tread1vell and family. Mrs. John P. Treadwell is suffering an attack of the grip. Mr. Edward Parmelec of Yale, is the guest of his mother, at the home of Mr. Frederick Mead, Union Park. Miss Alice Earle of New York, is ‘spanding this week at the home of her grandfather, ludge A5111 13. VVoodwar-d. The Christmas prayer be held at the Norwalk Methodist church to-night. tev. F. A. Scofield will lead and the male chorus will sing. it will he a very interesting meeting. Rev. and Mrs. Scolield will give a re- ception to the male chorus of the church and the choir at the parsonage, to-night. The reception will be after , the prayer meeting. meeting will The Helping Hand circle of King’s Daughters will give a Naval entertain- ment in the parlors of the Nor-walk Methodist church, to-morrow night. The ladies will dress in the costumes of the Navy and supper will be served as at sea. Irving and Arthur Scofield are spending the holidays at their home, the Methodist parsonage. Mrs. James Fielder, of Jersey City, is spending the holidays with her mother, Mrs. Henry P. Pri‘ce. Prof. Newell has extended an invita- tion to his former pupils to attend the regular meeting of his dancing class this week Friday. 'Washington Sharrott of Woodward avenue, is ill with the grip. A family party consisting of the children and grandchildren of Mrs. Hannah Hill was held yesterday at her residence on West avenue, in honor of ' phergbirthday- AMUSEMENTS. Sawtelle Comedy Company. I, The Sawtelle Comedy eumpany 11 ill appear at Hoyt’s Theatre all next week, commencing matinee. Monday January 2d, .presenting The Buckeye. Monday evening, Dangers of a Great City. Pop- ular prices, 10, 20 and 30c. Seats on sale at Plaisted’s and Weed’s drug stores. The Yonkers’ Statesman says of the company: The SaWLelle Dramatic company be- gan their week s engagement at Music Hall. yestesday, with a matinee per- formance, which was well attended. The play was “The Buckeye.” The audience was pleased with the produc- tion. In the evening the Hall was filled. “Dangers of a Great City ’ was the second play given, and it could scarce- ly have been pi esented in a more real- istic manner. All the parts were well taken. Jessie Sawtelle and J. A. Saw- telle proved themselves clever- actors, and they were supported admirably by the others of the company. Hogan’s Alley. A good sized audience attended the production of Hogan’s Alley,_ at Hoyt’s Theatre last night. The piece has been considerably improved since last here, particularly the musical specia1-' ties of- Buckley and O’Dell, which were ofa high order. Gilmore and Leonard kept the house in a roar with their funny sayingswhile the balance of the company ably assisted in making the piece a success. — ,. —<o-ow—-~ At the Central Club. The Central club is to keep open house this year, in accordance with its customary hospitable fashion, the sec— ond of January, from :3 to 9 o’clock. The club has sent written invitations to the four literary clubs of the place, the Norwalk Chapter, D. A. 13., the Norwalk club and the South Norwalk club. The board of directors of the club will be on hand during all the hours of receiving, there will be music continuously, and a table set as in the old days when each householder ex- pected to see his many friends during the day. The Initial Party was so much en- joyed that an immediate vote was taken to petition for another the latter part of- January. Printed cards with ten questions were distributed. ,Each per- son, after writing her name at the top of the card, was expected to answer the questions in words beginning with the initials of her name. The cards were then read aloud and ballots collected which gave the name of the person the voter thought entitled to the prize. The cards were all good, some of them being extremely funny. Miss Kather- ine Kroger, notwithstanding the diffi— cult initials she had to use. was the winner of the prize, a very pretty water-color. The refreshments were served in unique form and also made much fun. Mrs. J. G. Gi‘egOry was in charge of the party. ———-——-——<o-o>—~~-~— List of Prizes. The checks which drew some of the prizes at the Boston Store, were held by the following persons: First prize, satin dress. was held by Mrs. John Newman, Harbor avenue, Norwalk. Second prize, pair of blankets. Lucky check was held by Mrs. Barry, 29 Orchard street. Norwalk. Fourth prize, toilet set. Lucky check was held by Bert-ha Carl, Lewis street, Nor-walk. Fifth prize. handsome sled. Lucky check was held by FIOrcncc Carl, Lewis street, Norwalk. ' Seventh prize, fine silk umbrella. Lucky check was held by Mrs. Walker, :3 North avenue, Norivalk. ———<o<u>o>——————— Celebrated His 96th. Robert Guthrie celebrated his $1131.11 birthdayanniversary at his home in Silver Mine, on Tuesday, (St.- John’s Day,) the 27th.. A number of his child— ren and grandchildren were present, and the old gentleman was by no means the least active of the party and re- ceived their congratulations in a man- ner that betokencd many returns of the day. Aside from the fact thatlhe is unable to read fine print without the aid of spectacles, his faculties are all as bright as if he was not more than forty years of age. Refieshments were served and the occasion made a memo- rable one. -——-————-‘O-o>— —————— _ 0 Lucky check 84 Royal Blue Line’s Five Hour Trains. To Washington in. 5 hours from New York is the time made by the Royal Blue Line trains -1eaving stations of Central R. R. of New Jersey, foot of Liberty street, at 11:30 a. m., 1:00 pm. and 30 m.; South Ferry, foot of Whitehall street, 5 minutes earlier, daily. The latter train, known as the "Royal Blue Limited," has a counter- part that leaves Washington at the same hour, reaching New York at 8:00 p. m. Both these trains were built especially for this service by the Pull man Palace Car company, and are con- ceded to be the finest specimen of car construction of the present age. The “Limited” is made up entirely of par- lor and dining cars. In addition to above a general change/of time in the, Royal Blue Line service took place: on November 20th. , Mrs. Hattie Hendricksrand Miss Ber; tha Keyser are guests of friends in West Norwalk.‘ . THE EVENING GAZETTE Fairfield County for Fessenden. With a single exception all» the Republican representatives from Fair- ,field county have signed a paper en- dorsing the Hon. Samuel Fessenden for United States senator, and- the friends of Mr. Fessenden are exhibiting this paper in proof of their assertion that Fairlield county is solid for Fessende‘n' and will vote for him first, last and all the time. ‘ Engagement Announced. The engagementisxannounced of Miss Estelle Sherwood, daughter of E. C. Sherwood, of Southport, to Frederick Bulkeley'Hyde, son of the Rev. F. s. Hyde for‘merly of Rochester. N. Y.. and nephew of the late Bishop A. Cleve- land che of Western New York. —--~—-<o-op——-—-—— ———- His Life Was Saved. Mr. J. E. Lilly. a prominent citizen of‘Hannibal, Min, lately had a wonder- ful deliverance from a frightful death. In telling of it he says "‘ l was taken with Typhoid Fever, that ran into Pneumonia. My lungs became hard- ened. I was so weak I couldn’t even sit up in bed. Nothing helped me I ex xpected to soon die of Consumption, when I heard of D1. King’ s New Diu- covery. One bottle gave great relief. I continued to use it, and now am well and strong: Ican’ t say too much 111 its praise.’ This marvellous medicine is the surest and quickest cure in the world for all Throat and Lung trouble. Regular sizes 50 cents and $1. 00. Trial bottles free at John A. Riggs’ Drug Store. 11 Main St.‘ ,every bottle 1111.11 an- teed. ‘ v7 -«<o-o§_—-—~-~~— Five Hours to Washington via Royal Blue Line. Three new trains daily from New York, make the quickest time between here. ‘ Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, reaching the latter city in 5 hours. They depart from Central R. R. of New Jersey station boat of Liberty street at 11:30 a. m. 1:00 p. m. and 3:00 p. in. South Ferry boat of Whitehall street, 5 minutes earlier. The latter train is known as the “Royal Blue'Limited,” composed entirely of parlor and dining cars, that were built» especially for this service by the Pull- man Palace Car Company. and are con— ccded to be the finest specimens of the car buil de1 ’s art turned out in modern times. A general change of time on the Royal Blue Line occurred T‘101 e111— her 20th. involving other last t1 airrs \\ aslrinoton. . ' —-r«flooob-— Fell Dead Running For a Car. \VA'I‘EIBL'RY, Dec. 29.——George Husker, aged died last night. While hurrying to catch a trolley car he suliTercd a paralytic shock which was superinduced by over exertion. Ashe fell he struck his head on the sidewalk with such force asto cause almost instant death. 1;), . <-.> ———————— Many People Cannot Drink coffee at night. It spoils thei1 sleep You can _drink Grain-O when you please and sleep like a top. For Grain-O does not stimulate; it nourish- es, cheers and feeds. Yet it looks and tastes like the best coffee. For nervous persons, young people and children Grain-O is the perfect drink. Made from purge 0‘1 ains. Get a package from your grocer to-day. Try it in place of coffee. 15 and 250. ' Ho-o>————— Death of Mrs. Foster. Mary A. 'wife of Francis Foster, died at her home on Wilton avenue this morning, aged 58 years. Her husband and six children George, Samuel, James, Mrs. George Goodwin, Mrs. Stephen Scofield and Margaret Foster survive her. She had been in poor health for a long time. . .‘,-.> - -. New Officers. The following gentlemen were elect- ed office1sof Butler LOL‘Ige ,I. 0.0. F., \Vednesday night: N. (SK—Charles S. Cole. V. (,l.——\'Villiam M. Jennings. it. S.——Frank \R’. Adams. 'l‘rcasiirer‘——l\lilton lllwood. ":l 11stcc-— —F1_ank I]. C.11".1 —————‘— - r~~—¢ooe>__. _ A Sensible Man‘ Would use Kemp's Balsam for the Th roat and Lungs. It is a curing more of Coughs, Colds. Asthma, Bronchitis, Croup and all Throat and Lung Troubles, than any other medicine. The proprietor has authorized any dr urgist to give you a Sample Bottle Free to conv ince you of the merit of this g1eat remedy. Price 25c. and 500. -—-—-———<0.0>——-— Fell And Fractured Skull. VVAT'ERBURY,"Dec. 29.——Pat‘rick Me- Evoy, aged (1'1, died/at his home last night of injuries received by falling down stairs at his home Christmas eve. He fractured his skull ' and d1d not recover consciousness. -———————<o.o>——-—— Working Night and Day. The busiest and mightiest little thing that ever was made is Dr. King’s New Life Pills. Every pill is a sugar- coated globule of health, that changes weakness into strength, listlessness in— to energy, brain-fag into mental power. They’re wonderful in building up the health. Only 250 per box. Sold by John A. Riggs, Druggist, 11 Main street. The Weather. Snow to-night and Friday warmer. Mrs. Peck and daughters, of Boston, are guests of the farmer’s sister, Mrs. Edwin Clark, of Elm street. O. S. Ferry Command U. V. U. will install their new officers Monday even-- ing. I' ,. ‘ . ‘. z .41.“? ~ , u through to Philadel phia.baltirnore and ‘ Commander Resigned. At a regular meeting of Buckingham Post G. A. R. held last night Corn- lmander Richard J. Cutbill for” the third time sent'in his resignation and insisted on its being accepted as he ‘was unable to attend to the office. No other alternative'was left the Post and the resignation was accepted, E. E; Pclton being elected to fill the vacancy. Matters pertaining-to the installation _ of the officers were discussed. »-—-‘0. ID-f————-—- , Frank Reilly of Orchard street is visiting friends in Milford. Misses Edith and Charlotte Cross- man, are visiting their sister Mrs. Haz— elton, in Philadelphia, during the hol- idays. Everett S.zBuckley and John Fiedler started Wednesday on a hunting trip through Virginia. They go by the way of the Old Dominion Line, having pur- chased tickets through the steamship agency of Jacob M. Layton. The case of the State vs. W. A.Wheel- er will be tried in the town court this afternoon. - Wheeler is charged with interfering with a policeman in the exercise of his duty in arresting a man named Mason. Paul Cuabill is suffering from an at— tack of the grip. , _,______ The South Norwalk T. A. B.’s are to organize a polo team. Two of the quartette of young gun- ners who collectively killed a rabbit in Wilton, Christmas day, are out after another one in the same section, to- day. A well filled lunch basket accom- panied them. ~ Rabbits are berng sold in South Nor- walk at twenty-live cents a pair. Mrs. Frank Raymond, of Washing- ton street, has gone to Montreal to visit her parents. Miss Alice Allen of New Haven, is visiting Miss Katherine Betts in Springwood avenue. Harry Richmond and Ira Lockwood have been discharged from Third Regi- ment, U. S. V. 011 account 01’ continued illness: ' George Sherwood, who is somewhat daft, has been returned to the Town Farm. Eddie Holmes is ill at his home on Orchard street. \Villiam Powell, delivery clerk at Raymond & Son’s furniture establish- ment, is celebrating his birthday anni- versary to—day. Expressman Charles Ferriss is home from an extended visit in the west. Thomas Ward is removing his hat- ting business from his store in the Cur- tis building on Main street. Rev. John T. Winters and Miss Han- nah Winters are visiting at Granby. The Elite VVhist club will meet at the home of Miss Eva Barnum, of Trinity place, South Norwalk, next Tuesday night. Captain “Hav” Rowland, president and treasurer of the H. Rowland & Co. wholesale oyster dealers is con- valescent of a ten weeks’ illness of typhoid fever, and is able to be at his place of business. His foreman Frank Mcrrvin is ill with an attack of the grip, as also ten of the thirty oyster openers in the establishment. Patrick Maher sailed for Queens- town on the steamer Teutonic, yester- dav. ”11111.11: 13.1592; overs Jul-1390610 Boxes: . ggfi higher. . mi: -~ —- E‘CR EILIOUS AND NER 17M“ S DISORDBRE suci. as Trind and Pain? 11, the Stomach (xrddiness. liulness after meals. Head- ache. Dizziness. Drowsiness. Flushings of Heat Loss of Appetite. Costiveness. Blotehes on the Skin.-— Gold Chills. Dis- ruined Sleep, Frightful Dreams and: all Ncivous and. Trembling Sensations. THE FIRST DOSE WILL GIVB'RBLIBP 1N. TWENTY MINUTES. 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Probate Court, December 28th, A.D., 1898. WHEREAS, written application has bee‘n made to this Cour t for the admis— sion to probate of a certain written in- stiument, as and for the last will of JOHN COT'i‘El-t, late of Norwalk, in said District, deceased. ORDERED. That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office in Norwalk, on the 6th day of January. 1899, at 10 oclock forenoon; and that public notice thereof be given to all persons interested therein by publishing this order in a. newspaper havingacirculation in said District, at least five da1s before said day ol hearing. \SA B. WOODWARL), Judge. Professional Card. ADIES’ NURSE. Apply 9 Warren street. 010 tf .r. n.113rrrrrrrrrs. UNDERTAKER . NO.‘ 7 MAIN STREET. NIGHT BELL AT OFFICE; Desirable P11111111. FUR SALE! 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