- ”New. ‘ Terse Tales of the Times. Bridgeport has laid an eleven mill tax. “Gus” Hines is convalescent of a severe illness. ‘ - Rev. Father Murray of New Britain was in town yesterday. —-Pictures framed by Hayes, MainfSt George Allen et al. are agitating a roller skating craze. . Mr. C. H. Orser is sick with the grip at his home on River street. The Boston store makes an important announcement in to-day’s issue. Meriden wants the General Assembly to give it an $80,000 court house. Sheriff Scollins of Danbury was a guest of James M. Creagh, yesterday. __—. mg is being held at A rayer meeti - . p Sutherlend, this the residence of James afternoon. The Lockwood-Church foreclosure matter is before the court in Bridge- port, to-dav. _ _ The nomination of Henry W.‘ Fitz- gerald as postmaster at GreenWich has been confirmed. ___ A. E. Hughes of Darien, has-been granted apatent for a safety. attach- ment for street cars. A man selling what is termed “crooked goods” met with a broomsticking on High street, yesterday. —Money saved by buying drugs and chemicals at Hale’s. 1019 if It was erroneously reported yester- day that atwoomasted schooner-had foundered ofi' Westport. The Friday Afternoon Whist club is being entertained by Mrs. William H. Smith, this afternoon. Presumably the happiest man in New Canaan is R. W. Burtis. His wife has presented him with a boy. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Olmstead are on the sick list. The General, however, is able to be out to-day. The meeting of the county represen- tatives for the choice of state auditors has been postponed until next week. Fred ,Mead, the confectioner, an. nounces a special sale of candy to-mor- .row, Read his adv. in another column. ——Ha1e’s Rose Cream fochhaps. 1019 Hearts were trumps, yesterday. and Cupid dealt the cards. Some there were who did not get satisfactory hands. All the ice houses in this vicinity are filled to the brim, and the prospects are that ice will be exceptionally low next summer. Postmaster Malone and his corps of assistants presented Mr. and Mrs. Percy Glendenning with an elegant china tea set last night. —We are closing out our business. Everything must be sold at once. Now is the opportunity to secure great bar- gains in mens, boys and childrens’ win. ter suits, overcoats. caps, shirts, etc. Taft Bros., Wall street bridge. The Norwalk Medical society held a meeting one evening this week, at which Dr Baker read an interesting instructive paper. B. Cohn, a former well-known Nor- walk merchant tailor, Was in town yes- terday, with a modicum of smiles and apparent happiness. ,.,.‘,.,.A,I,t:.was Woman’s day” in ’the General 9 Assembly, Wednesday, and the aston. ishing intelligence is wired that the session was a short one. S. B. Wilson, the carpénter, who is spending the winter in Bockaway, is in town on a visit. He reports the bath- ing at the beach as very poor. If you want a superior roast of beef for your Sunday dinner, Bates’ market on Water street is the place to purchase it. His prices are the lowest in town. The one hundred pound icicle on the Norwalk Opera House, was removed this morning, to the full satisfaction of several members of the Sons of Rest. Dr. George R. McGonegal is outafter a three week’s attack of the grip. There are times when physicians are forced to take a dose of their own medi- cine. ‘ - The penny-in-the-slot music machines with a programme ranging from “Annie Laurie” to “Old Hundred,” are being patronized in town. Fortunately none of the dials are set to play “Comrades.” The Danbury Dispatch has a new editor, William Smith Saunderson. He liasasomewhat lengthy name but it does not seem to conflict with his writ- ing terse and pithy editorials. —Mens’ and boys’ winter caps. 25c. Mens’ fine black stiff fur hats, Union made," 75c. Mens’ heavy winter suits, $4. Great closing out sale, on account ; of removmg from town. Wall street bridge. ’l'aft Bros, The forty hours devotion will com- mence at St. Mary's church, Sunday morning, at 10:30, and will be celebrat- ed with a solemn high mass. The condition of Mrs. W. Fred Whit- lock who was treated for; appendicitis by Dr. S. H. Huntington is reported this morning as being much improved. —-< 7.- —SOUTH NORWAlK The Union Veteran Union will meet at George S. North’s office this evening. Rollin A. Baldwin of this city, has patented an improved electric railway switch.‘ ., Mrs. Charles F. Boutwell of Quin- tard avenue, is visiting her parents in Shelton. - > The foundation of the new Consoli- dated railroad depot will be completed to-day. \Villiam S. Hatfield has given notice that he will pay no bills contracted by his wife. ’ - Humbolt Lodge met? in Germania hall on the Washington street bridge, last evening. . .- Miss Edith Warrenfwas able to be out yesterday for "the first time in twenty weeks. ‘ , ”it: The temporary bridge at Spring wood, just below the newV'ii‘o’n bridge, has been removed. " During the past week not a vessel has entered or left this port On account of the ice in the Sound." The Friday Afternoon Whist club is meeting with Miss Alice G. Layton on Fairfield avenue, this afternoon. Attorney Joseph Taylor is in Bridge- port to-day, in [attendance at the fore- closure case of Lockwood vs. Church. The Gazsrrn iszindebted to photo- grapher George S. North for a hand- some photograph of the frozen harbor. Miss Grace Hopkins oft: Osborn ave- nue, East Norwalk. is. to entertain a number of her friends next Tuesday evening. A new turning gear "is being put on the Washington street draw bridge. During the work the draw is closed to navigation. ' The ladies of Trinity church gave an enjoyable supper, last evening, at the Woman’s Exchange building on South Mainstreet. . Messrs. Purdy and Freeman assisted bytwo lady soloists, took part in the concert given for the "benefit of the New Canaan band in Nichol’s Opera House, last night. Expressman "and constable Walter Hall, received a valentine yesterday, that makes him smile today. It’s a , boy and looks like Walter. The Japanese tea given by the Mathews company in Music Hall, yes- terday afternoon, was-largely attended and proved a great success. The dance give by the ladies of the Knob club takes place at-Arion hall to- night. A large number will no doubt be present. Tickets can be obtained at Plaisted’s or at the door. The Daughters of the King of Trini- ty church, sent a valentine to each of the sixty-three children at the County Home. The children were delighted and are loud in‘ their expressions of gratitude to the good Daughters. Mrs. Maria E. Budd, of 56 West Eighty-fifth street, New York city, claims to have,lost. her gold watch while changing fiom one train to an- other, in this city. The matter is being investigated by Station Agent Raye mond. A Thomas Smith, a wanderer from New York state, was found, enjoying a nap in one of the passenger cars near the depot, last night. This morning Jul- tice Barrett fined him" 31 and costs. Not having the income tax he Was sent toBridgeport. , A“, p : "lhe Mutual Whist club met with Mr. and Mrs. Harry-Finch on Taylor ave- nue, last evening. Mr. and Mrs. George Whelpley were the winners of the first prizes and Mrs. William Stevens the consolation prize. An enjoyable even- ing was spent. The funeral of Captain Hiram Bell. who died Wednesday afternoon, of pneumonia, will beheld from his late residence on Elizabeth street, Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock. 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GUIGUE,fionst and Nursery man Uuion 'Avenue. north of Union Cemtery Norwalk, Conn. Dealer in Green House Hot House and Bedding and Vege. table Plants. .Fruit and Ornamental Trees. Shubbery, Vines, Cut Flowers, always on hand, and all sorts of deSigns in flowers ar- ranged to order. _ WGrading and refilling cenieterylots ended to. Newsboys Wanted To Sell The GAZETTE. FUR SA LE. 01: SALE or to rent, house and barn No. 24 High street. Enquire of George P. Ells or James Mitchell. References rquirptd. . 10 7 ' TO ”EXT. 0 RENTmFive rooms with pantry and closets. on second floor. at No. 9Chestnut street. Water and sewer connections. Applv to E. ti. FILLow, No. 5 Chestnut street. 1048 tf. F O RENE—To a small family of. adults from April 1st, Cottage no. 10 Isaac’s street. All modern improvements. .D. N, Conan. 12 Isaacs street. 1032 ti 0 [GENT—Two furnished and very Dlea’ silt rooms to let. Call at 130 Main streets ’ . 959 t- '. Horse Shock)". The undersigned has taken the shop in the ~'ont of S. 'l‘. huby's on Cross street. and: prepared to do horse shoeing in a [ll'.:-".:lL-” manner. John T. Lycett City of Norwalk. iloardgllielief. Notice is hereby given that the Board of Relief of the City of Norwalk will meet in the Council Room in said city at the times follow- 1112': Tuesday, January 29th, from 2 to 5 p. in. Friday, February ist. from 7.30 to 9.00 n. in Tuesday. February 5th. from 2 to 5 p. m. Fri- day. February 8th. from 7.30 to 9 p. in. Tues- day February i2th, from 2 to 5 p. in. Friday. February 15th from 7.30 to 9 p. m., for the pur- pose of hearing and determining all appeals from the doings of the assessors of said V city, in the assessment of taxes for the year, 1894, and to transact any other business by law provided. ' Dated at the City of Norwalk. January 24th, 1395. ‘ JOHN H. WADE, THOHAS S. STOUT. J AMES SUTHERLAND. Board of Belief List of Patents. List of Patents issued from the U .' S. Patent Office, February 12th.,1895. for the State Of Connecticut. furnished us from the office of EARLE it: SEYMOUR. Solicitors of Patents. 8$ Chanel street. New Haven. Conn A. I... Admins, Bridgeport, auger bit. R. A Baldwin, South Norwa‘k, :lssianor to Fitch Excelsmr SWitCh Co. of New Jerser, electric railway sw1t-ch. J. F. Blake, New Haven, air compressor. D. Cleary, Ansonia, frying pan cover, J. S. Copeland, Hartford, wrench. . E. Hughes, Darieu, safety attachment for street cars. A. H. Kent, deceased, E. D. Clark administrator. assignor to Pratt & Whitney Co , Hartford, milling too]. - F. A. Pratt, Hart- ford, metaldnllmg tool. Same, aSSignor to Pratt & Whitney (20., Hartford, drop hammer. G. H. Tansley, assugnor two thirds to A. Whit- ney _& W. W. Tucker, Hartford, valve for pneu- matic tires. A. Whitney & J. Johnson, Hart- ford, 111111an machine. H. E. Williams, Bart- iord, barrel skid, nnsxcxs. H. Berry. Shelton, assignor to Derb ' Silver 1 Co , Shelton. bowl, etc. “ GREATSAD if Fresh Candy just made from All—SATURDAY ONLY be. 10 to 80 cents per pound. Take Home a lionmf'elegant mixed Chocolates, 25’ elnts. 100 loavesCofi'ee'vBr'ead, at 9 cents each, ' A whole ton of-frelslf' cake. Chocolate..Cocoanii-t.and J ally layers only 21 cents. The llFinest Bakery in the City. THE BOSTON STORE“. . ,, _ '5‘ 13113 \ GOBNER MAIN AND WALL STREETS, NORWALK . The People’s Store—Always Alive. The Busiest Corner in Norwalk. l Every one that has seen our store and window display of WA SH DRESS . GOODS Silk and Wool Novelties, agree with us that there has never been anything like it, or has even approached it, in the twin cities. fied that our efforts are fully We feel proud of this fact and are satis- appreciated. Saturday, Feb. 16,We Offer Further Inducements. Colored-Dress Goods. 36 inch all wool Henrietta, all colors, used to sell at 500, 290 a yard. 36 inch plaids, just the thing for misses’ and chil- dren’s wear, 25c a. yard. Marine serge 50 inches wide, warranted in every particular, best wearing cloth made, $1 per yard. 1'50 styles fancy silks, in stripes, checks and figures for trimmings and waists, from 39c to $1.50. Black Dress Goods Never was such values offered by us or any other A fine French Henrietta house. Just think of it. made to sell at 69c, at 50c a yard. 45 inch Henrietta, superior quality, the same as is usually retailed at $1 ; our price, 690 10 pieces (all new) . figured damasse, very stylish, value 89c, 69c a yard. Wash Dress Goods. Best imported French dimity styles exclusively our own, very best quality, can’t be duplicated, 15c a yd. Best American ginghams, an immense variety, last seasons price, 17c, 12:}c ayard. Scotch ginghams, 25c quality, 19c a yard. Imported J aponettes Zephyrs and fancy ducks always sold at 37%c, 500 styles, from 150 to 25c. . Domestics. In this department you will always find specially good values. ' Brown muslin, 36 inches wide, 60 quality at 4c. Bleached muslin 36 inches wide, 8c quality, at Go. Bleached muslin, 42 inches wide, 11c quality, 7&0. Checked nainsooks, lIilc quality at 90. Red table damask, 250 quality at 15c. German damask, extra quality at 25c. Best toilet crash, 3c a yard. Men’s Furnishings. Quite a few men believe that dry goods stores keep open simply to please the ladies.» We can assure our men friends that we are equally as solicitous to their well being. 100 dozen men’s fine cashmere hose, same as you pay 390 for, 21c a pair. 6 pairs for $1. blue and navy a yard. THE - BOSTON ' STORE. Cor. Main and Wall " g, . _ Streets. MUSIG HALL, South Norwalk. for two weeks, commencing MON DAY, "FEB. 11. ‘ MATHEW’S COMEDY AND MIKADO. TEA COMPANY. A comp any of all star performers and J apan- ese troupe. Free to all over 21 years of age; under. 10c. After 8 o’clock. 10c to all. Be- served seats. 5c. Ladies are cordially invited to come and see the Japanese. Hoyt’s Opera House. ONE‘N‘IGHT'ONLY. ' MONDAY, FEBRUARY l8lh. l895. THE COMEDY SUN BEAM. FLORENCE BINDLEY, "The Captain’s - Mate.” 'New scenery. greatmechanical effects, thril- ling Situations, excitlng tableaux. _ . The castaways on" the bell-buoy in mid- ocean; the rescue at sea; the insult to the American Flag; destruction of the Brazilian trader; VleW of the North river With railroad depots on the Jersey shore; the rock-ribbed coast of Maine; the American man-of-war. Prices 35c. 50c, 75c. Seats on sale at Plais- ted’s and Gregory’s drug stores. ‘ inclining. Notice is hereby given, that at an adjourned regular meeting of the Council of the city of Norwalk, to be held in the Council room. in said city. on the 18th day of February, 1895, at. eight o’clock in the evenings lthe Council of said city will appropriate from the city treas- ury, the further sum of $250 for the Light Department, and the further sum of $200 for the Police Department of said city. to be used in defraying the‘necessary expenses‘of each of Slfld Departments respectively. Dated at said city of N orwallr, February 15th, 1895. By order of the Council of said city. Attest.-E. M. L'ocrrwoon. City Clerk." BRIDGEPORT, CONN. We guarantee to furnish better values than have been offered by compe tion, and will positively under sell all, no m‘atter what the cost may be. Muslin rand ~Carnbric Underwear. > '-. "l. a.NightgownSflatest-Land most approved..styles,_39c, 48c, 50c, 75,0; and $l and up. Ladies Drawers material and make the very best, 21c, 23c, 25c,50, 750 $1 and up, Extra sizes in muslin and cambric drawers, 38c, 45c, 50c, 75c, $1. and upward. ’- Walking skirts, newest styles, 50c, 75c $1.00, $1 25 and upward. Chemises, good muslin, all styles, 25c, 50c, 75c. $1, $1.25 and upward. Corset covers, most approved shapes, 10c, 13c, 25c. 50c and upwards. Children’s Canton flannel night drawers, at 25c, 45c and 69c. Children’s short dresses, all qualities, from 250 to $6.00. Children’s short shirts all qualities from 250 to $2. THE IN FANT’S DEPARTMENT is completely stocked with everything necessary and desirable for the little ones. . Bands and Vests, from 250 upwards. 'Long skirts and slips, from 250 to $1.00. Dresses and Christening Robes, at all prices, from $2.25 to $12 00. Barrow coats, shawls, shoes, socks, sacques wrappers and double gowns. Free Delivery Daily All goods purchased by customers residing in Norwalk or So Norwa-lk will be delivered at then' door free of charge The n. M. seas. 00., Bridgepbitpt. l WALK GAZETTE ' ' _- D. M. READ 00.. ‘. vi