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AN UNANIMOUS TOWN MEET-
ING VOTES
(COMMITTEES FROM THE SEV-
TO ‘APPOINT , '
ERAL DISTRICTS T0 F OR- V
MULATE A PLAN OF ' ‘
CONSOL
lDATION. .
Consolidation seems assured.
At one of the largest town meetings
ever held in Norwalk, the question of
consolidation into one and the “Greater
Norwalk” was approved without a
single vote in opposition, and Repre-
sentative Light can go to Hartford and
enter earnestly and heartily into the
work of consolidating the several sec-
tions of the town into o’he big city.
It was such a meeting as is seldom
seen in town. Tax-payers and business
'men were in the majority, and not a
single person in attendance stood -up
7 and spoke in opposition to the question
of consolidation. All seemed to feel as
though the time had come for a
“ Greater Norwalk 7’ and that no ob-
stacle should be placed in the path of
its adoption.
It was just 8 o’clock last evening
when Town Clerk Smith called the
meeting to order, at which time fully
a thousand persons had crowded into
the asst'xfiti'y‘faon‘is' and filled every
nick and space.
Clerk Smith read the call ,for the
meeting, and upon motion of Matthew
Corbett, Gen. Russell Frost was chosen
moderator. _
I The first order of business under the
call was the reading of the annual re-
port of the board of School visitors.
This was read by Gen. Charles
Olmstead os follows:
SCHOOL VISITORS’ REPORT.
The appropriation made last year for
the day schools amounted to $46470.
‘ Special appropriation by the select-
‘men and School Visitors (deficiencies)
$37.04.
Total, $46,777.04 less
balance of $134.04, leaving expended
unexpended
for day schools, $46643
Also paid the town of New
Canaan for joint school, 93.96
Total, 846.736. 96
Received from thefitown of -. '
Dari-en for joint schools, 420.50
' ' $46,316.46
The aggregate valuation of school
property in the several districts, $175,
000. With an indebtedness thereon- of
about one-half this amount.
There are thirteen school buildings,
1.} jwith sixty-four rooms occupied, afford-
ing 3.310 sittings.
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There are nine male and sixty-seven
female teachers employed, to whom
was paid $39,963.75, as wages.
Enumeration of children in October,
1898, was 4,577,
of ninty, of which 3,261 were enrolled
in the public schools and 641 in all
other schools.
a gain during the year
Average number enrolled in each
room, 42
Average attendance, in each
room, about, 35
Average cost per pupil, $18.25.
Thejoint board of school visitors
approved the folloiving estimates for
the present school year.
Increase of
South Norwalk Dis... 818.030. 81.28000
"Over River ‘- 6,980, '
East Norwalk “ 7,500, 80.00
Center _ “ 6.675, 150.00
North West “ 1,925,
Broad River “ 800,
South Five
Thine River “. 2.660, 80.00,
:fiforth Center “ 1,200, 25.00
g was. Norwalk 635. 60.00
Middle Five
Mile River “ 650,
North East “ 670, 50.00
School Visitors 500,
- Total, $48,225 $1,755.00
This year we shall receive from the
state, $10,163.25, and from other sources
than the town.$617, making a total of
$10,780.25.
The report was approved and the us-
ual number ordered printed.
'ANNUAL TOWN TAX.
The next business was the laying of
the town tax. '
Selectman Thomes stated to the meet-
ing that the grand list of the town
amounted to" $13,762,000 and that a 7
mill tax would. just about meet the esti-
mated expense of the town for the en-
suing year, which was $133,000.
J. Belden Hurlbutt moved that a
seven mill t.tx be laid.
A vote'was taken, and the chair was
in doubt as to the result. A second
vote resulted in the same way, and then
a vote was taken by the raising of
hands, Messrs. W; A. Coley, W. E.
James, Capt. C. W. Bell, E. M. Lock-
wood, Leo Davis, J. W. Powell,Matthew
Corliett,‘ LeRoy Adams, J. S. Randall
and Carl Schaub acting as tellers.
The vote resulted as follows: Yeas,
242; Nos, 115.
SCHOOL APPROPRIATIONS.
The next business was the annual
appropriation for the maintenance of
the public schools.
General Olmstead moved that 'an‘ ap-
propriation of $48,225 be made for the
maintenance of the day schools, and
that amount was so appropriated.
Upon motion of Marshall Tolles the
sum of $1200, was appropriated for the
evening schools.
The matter relative to the acceptance
of the new layout of the highway on
the east side of Ludlow Monument and
to discontinue that part of the said
highway now in use, was taken up.
After an explanation by J. J. Walsh it
was voted to accept the layout. The
new highway was asked for because
the former highway became 1100 led at
times.
This closed the business part of the
meeting, and the question of approving
or disapproving. the petition for con-
solidation as presented by Representa-
l tives John H. Light and now pending
. before the Legislature, and to take such
further action onlthe same as may be
deemed advisable, followed.
Gen. Olmstead moved that the gen-
. eral scheme of consolidation as present-
l ed by Mr. Light be adopted.
Mr. Maples thought that nothing
new could be said on the question of
f consolidation, as the ground had been
thoroughly gone over numerous times.
and
Harry Payne was recognized,
. stated that the people did not under-
stand Mr. Light’s petition and desired
to be enlightened So that they could
I vote intelligently upon it. He spoke at
length upon theschools and the“; bene-
fit’of their consolidation. .
Mr. Light replied to Mr. Payne and
quoted from his petition, explztining
the good that would result from. con-
solidation.
Levi Warner inquired of Mr. Light
whether it was proposed to leave the
different, sections in control of their
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own private affairs, and Mr. Light re-
plied in substance that it was.
J. Belden Hurbutt was recognized
and said that he was heartily in favor
of consolidation and he did not intend
to'criticize Mr. Light’s petition, but
he thought the outlying districts did
not receive their proper representation.
He thought that it would be better
to have a cOmmittee appointed and get
together and draw up a petition that
would be fair and just to all. He did
not think a public meeting could plan
a petition for consolidation.
> He thereupon moved that a com-
mittee composed of one. from each
school district, excepting South NOr—
walk, which owing to its size be given
two, 3 from Norwalk, 3 from South
Norwalk and 3 from East Norwalk be
appointed to prepare a plan for consoli—
dation and representation such as in
all.
Mr. Hurlbutt’s motion was unani-
mously adopted.
Mr. \VOrden said that East Norwalk
had everything they would get under a
city government excepting water and
electric lights, but he was in favor of
econsolidation and hoped to see it ac-
complished before he passed away.
Mr. Maples-moved that the chair ap-
point a committee of five members of
the meeting to confer together and re-
port the names of those who would conL
stitute the committee, but at Mr.
Hurlbutt’s request withdrew the mo-
tion. ' j -
, Mr. Hurlbutt then moved that the
clerk of the , meeting be directed' to
notify the clerks of each school district,
the clerks of the cities of Norwalk and
South Norwalk and clerk of the East
Norwalk fire district of the action of
the meeting, and request each to call a
meeting of their respective districts for
the purpose of appOinting their com-
mittees, the same to be done within
seven days, that they report the names
of the persons selected to the chairman
and that the call the
committee together.
The motion was adopted.
Mr. Hurlbutt further moved that
when the meeting adjourned it adjourn.
to meet in four weeks.
chairman
Mr. Donovan inquired if it could be
done in four weeks, to which Mr. Hurl-
butt replied that a draft could be made
in that time, but not in fullest details.
Mr. Donovan moved an amendment
to six weeks to avoid as he expressed
it “the excuses professional men .some-
times make.”
Mr. Hurlbutt accepted the amend-
ment and. the motion was passed as
amended.
After the business was completed
Mr. Hurlbutt said that we were soon
to have back with us again those who
went out at. the call of the government
when men were needed to preserve our
national honor. He said the people of
Norwalk ought to express the appreci-
ation of the sacrifice the members of
Company L. had made for their coun-
try. The chiirman was instructed to
appoint a committee of ten to prepare
for a reception and demonstration
upon their return. .
The chair stated that he would an-
nounce his committee, and the meeting
adjourned.
First Methodist Choir.
The new quartette choir Of the First
Methodist church, for the year com-
mencing May lst, has been engaged
and will consist of the following vocal-
their judgment would give justice 29.".
NORWA‘LK, CONN., TUESDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 28, 1899.
, March at Central Club.
' Monday, Mar. 6, at 3 p. m., quarterly
meeting, at which Mrs. T. K. Noble,
Vick-president will preside. Important
business. An amendment to the by-laws
is offered by the Executive committee
to be voted upon. ,
Tuesday, March 7, at 3 p. m., Rev.
T. gDeWitt Talmadge 'Van Doren, will
speak'upon "Two Minds in a Man.”
Tuesday, March 14, at 3 p. m., A'bia-
thar Blanchard, will Speak upon “The
Educational Needs Of the Norwalks.“
Tuesday, 21st, at 3 p. m., Rev. George
Weed Barhydt will speak upon, “The
Beginnings of English Literature.”
Monday, Mar. 27th, at 3 p. m., Lent-
en musical. under the-direction of Mrs.
C. S. St. John. .
A series of Lenten teas ofan informal
character will be given each Sunday
of the month from 4160 6 p. in. Two
members of the club will be in charge
of the tea-table which will be set upon
the stage . 1n the assembly room. A t-
4z30 exactly a twenty minute program
consisting of the reading of a short
story or one or two numbexs of music
will be given, the following members of
the board in charge in turn, Miss Pin—
neo’, Miss Stevens, Mrs. Byington, Mrs.
Lypn. Card rooms open.
:Eenny Provident bank open every
safurday a. m. from 10 to 12.
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, Library Club.
The Library club met at the Central
club house Monday evening and spent
the time in sociability. Games were
played and the prize was awarded to
Miss Marie Keith. The entertainers
were: Miss Helen Quintard, Miss Alyse
Gregory, Miss Marie Keith. Miss Amy
Dodge, and Miss Millie 'Wilcox. Re-
freshments of cake and cream were
served. ' -
An Attractive Store.
Kreiger, the milliner, now has, or
will have Within a few days one of the
most attractive and inviting stores in
South NOrwalk. It is understood that
he will stock it with one of the finest
and largest assortments of millinery
and cloaks ever shown in the twin
citiesilfi.‘ - -
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public is invited. " " \\
Surprise Party-
Miss Addie Naphey was the pleased-
victim of a surprise party other home
on South Osborn avenue, last night.
Dancing and games were indulged in
and refreshments served. Among those
present were Mr. and Mrs. Herbert S.
Mitchell, Mrs. Edward Birch,
Misses Mai Merritt, Daisy Williams,
Sadie Cashow, Edythe Gates, Jennie
Howard, ,Bessie Naphey, and Stiles
Lawrence, Charles Merritt, Clifford
Adams, Charles 'T. Rogers, Fred
Decker, Willard Naphey, Vernon
Miller and Edward Kelly.
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After Ducks.
Messrs. John A. Camp, ' Theodore
and. Thomas Smith, James Whitney
and others“ “rushed the season” this
morning by sailing for Chimmons Is-
land where they propose camping out
for a few days in search for a few ducks
that are reported as having had their
wing mechanism winter killed on their
way to warmer climes last fall. The
party is well armed with shotguns,
onions and other provisions, and ex-
pects to bejoiikd to-morrow by E. W.
Throckmorton and W. E. Smith of
New York.
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Applied For Divorce.
Violetta D. Lingan, of South N or-
walk, has begun an action in the Super-
ior Court, for a divorce from McCubbin
Lingan, on the ground of desertion.
The couple were married in June,1893,
and the husband shortly afterwards de-
serted her. She has not seen him since
nor has she received any support from
him. '
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Mr. Brundage Will Lead.
For several months evangelistic ser-
vices have been held at Knudson hall
on Sunday afternoons. These meetings
have been characterized by a deep
spiritual power and great liberty.
Herman Brundage has had these in
charge. To-night Mr. Brundage will
conduct the service at the Norwalk
Methodist church, and the meeting
will be 'the‘ same in character as the
Knudson hall .mission. service. The
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THE WHEEL CONTEST.
Hope Hose Leads Pioneer’s Candidate With
Two Votes.
A number of changes are recorded
today in the vote forC hief Prowitt’s
Rambler wheel. Hope Hose’s candi—_
date takes first place away from Old
'Well, and Pioneer’s candidate retains
second place with only two votes sep-
arating. Putnam Hose’s candidate
jumpsinto fifth place, while another
candidate from the same company
takes eighth position.
To-day being the last day in which
to deposit February ballots, to—morrow’s
score may show still further changes.
The vote at noon to-day was as fol-
lows: .
J. H. Magner, Hope Hose 528
lrving H. Reed, Pioneer 526
J. J. Goodwin, Old Well 410
Smith Northrop, Phoenix 227
Elbert W. Clark, Putnam Hose 158
D.Hart Weeks, Phoenix 84
Charles M. Smith, Pioneer, 25
Samuel McGowan, Putnam Hose 19
Geo. S. Grumman, Phoenix 15
F; W. Darmer, Old Well 9
H. D. Cornell, Fire Police 2
L. M. Smith, Mayflpwer '2
D. W. Harford, Old Well 2
Chief F. M. Wheeler, E.N.F.D. 1
Patrick F. Slattery, Hope Hose 1,
E. V. Baker, Old Well 1
Joseph Matheis’ Pioneer 1
Harry Mitchell, Pioneer 1
Fred Weiseit , 1
Leo Davis, Old Well . 1
Howard L. Lowndes, Old Well 1
Geo. F. Foote, Old Well 1
John Yost, Putnam Hose 1
Notice. ,
On March lst the ballots in the Ram- '
bler wheel contest will be dated March,
and all ballots printed during February
must be handed in on or before Tues-
day, February 28th, else they will not
be counted.
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The Weather.
' Generally fair to-night and VVednes
day.
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DRESSING SACQUES, ’
'To close, 670., 77c. and. 970.
Genuine Shawl GOlf Capes,
To close, $14.50.
Worth $15.00. ' To close, $10.00.
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Albany, soprano; Mrs. Samuel H.
Huntington, contralto‘, Edmund E.
Crowe, 'tcnor; Frank Comstock, bass.
Mrs. James Golden will he the organ-
ist and Mr. Comstock choir director.
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$3.75 CORDUROY WAIST. to Close. $2.00. ’
Partnership Dissolves.
, The insurance firm Of Walter L. and
William S. Wilcox has been dissolved
by mutual consent, William S. Wilcox
retiring from the business.
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