& NORW ”—7 Founded in 1800.] VOL. Kevin—No 33 SUDDENLY STRIGKEN. Miss Welch Suffers a Fatal Attack While on the Way , Home from the Band Concert. She Dies at the Home of Her Friend Miss Eagen. Last evening Miss Hannah Welch, of Concord street, South Norwalk, in company with her cousins, Miss Mamie Squire of Stafford Springs, Miss Mamie Cox of New York and her intimate friend Miss Alice Eagen attended the band concert on the Green, riding up from South Norwalkon an electric car. After the concert the quartette walked back to South Norwalk, all feeling in a happy frame of mind, and chatting away merrily. N‘ear Wash- ington street they'passed Miss Welch’s brother “Tommy” and she jokingly remarked “You had better come home with us Tommy.” He made a jocular reply and and the party proceeded on down South Main street. When near Raymond street Miss Welch was taken with a fainting spell and she was assisted to the home of her friend Miss Eagen a few doors away- .Her symptoms became so alarming that members of her family and a physician were summoned. Failing in securing the family physician, Dr. Bohannan who was away, Dr. Allen was secured and worked faithfully to save the life of the young lady, and did succeed in prolonging it until the arrival of her parents and brothers. He recognizing the fact that his patient had suffered an attack that was liable to prove fatal. Miss Welch was a devout and faith- ful member of St. Joseph’s church, and Father Winters was called and admin- istered the rites of the church. The deceased recognized all and seemingly understood her critical con- dition as she bade them each and all a farewell, and in less than two hours after going into the house she was dead. The deceased was a daughter of Thomas and Eliza Welch and was about~23 years of age. She had been suffering from heart trouble for sever- al years, for which she was being treat- ed by Dr. Bohannan who had warned her against any undue excitement or over-exertion. It is thought that the excitement attending the concert, the joy at being present with her cousins and friend, and the attendant walk to South Norwalk brought on the fainting spell which resulted so fatally. Miss Welch was of a lovable nature, and of splendid character and enjoyed the esteem of all who knew her. The loss to her family and many friends will be an irreparable one. The time of the funeral will probably be Sunday afternoon. with a requiem mass at the church Monday ’morning- But this has not yet been definitely set- tled upon. AAA ‘vr Adelaide Dorlon’s Will. The will of the late Adelaide Dorlon, widow of Alfred Dorlan, the Fulton Market oysterman, has been presented for probate in the Surrogate’s Court in Brooklyn. The estate is said to be worth over $100,000. Mrs. Frances Hoyt, Mrs. Edwin F. Tilley, and Mrs. Susan Fay, daughters of the testa- tor, Henry F. Dorlon, a son, and Edward F. Dorlon and Edward Tilley, grandsons, are the beneficiaries. There are rumors ofa contest among the heirs, and it is said that Mrs. Dorlon made a later will. The Boston Store. In another column will,“ be found a new advertisement of the great Boston Store, Norwalk. The sale announced is for the purpose of cleaning up all summer gOOds now on hand, and the prices offered are lower than the same quality of dry goods can be bought in New York city. Read their advertise- ment and then visit the store and be convinced. 4/ Traced to Newtown. A report from Newtown last night set forth that Bonai and Weeks, the _ men suspected of the murder of Marcus ‘ Nichols at Daniels Farms some weeks ago, had been tracked to that place by the Pinkerton detectives. ¥ ‘ ‘ Engagement Announced. The engagement is announced of Siss Louise Shelton Stevenson, eldest daughter of Col. and Mrs. William H. Stevenson of Bridgeport, to William Beverley Powell of Toronto, Canada. —-All the amceeésful Merchants of , ”Ni: //// A n Entertaining and? Instmetive Home Journal, Especially Devoted to Local .News and Interests. N ORWALK CONN. FRIDAY. AUGUST '13. 48973—12 PAGES. sounornms. ‘ Gardens, Barns and Houses at Milford Robbed of Everything. Methods of the Crew of the Black Sloop Characterize Their Work. The people of Milford are exercised over the actions of a gang of pirates who for three weeks have been paying nocturnal visits to the town, coming and going by water. Barns have been broken into and robbed of everything of value, henneries have been called upon to provide the larder of the pirate boat with a sufficiency of food, and the gardens have been robbed of their choicest contents. A house in the progress of construc- tion for William Miles was visited, the thieves taking away 250 pounds of two inch lead pipe and a number of carpen- ter’s tbols. Mr. Miles’ barn was also broken into and a number of articles of considerable value taken. Mr. Miles yesterday offered a reward of $100 for the arrest of the pirates. - Traces left by the thieves showed that they had sailed into the harbor and anchored a few hundred yards from the wharf. A small boat was used to make passage between the boat and the shore. The craft of the pirates was seen Wednesday night by a couple of fishermen, who described it as about 40 feet in length and apparently of light draught. It greatly resembled the black pirate sloop captured a Portchester two years ago, after its crew had spent the summer in preying on the towus along both shores of the Sound. ‘ Hanlon Knocked Out. A 15 round go between Dan Murphy of Waterbury and Alf. Hanlon of Eng- land, was the chief event in the ath- letic exhibition at City Hall, Water- bury, last night. Up to the 12th round honors were easy, but during this round -a left handed hook on Han- lon’s jaw knocked him out completely. The other events included a 10 round draw between Billy Forsythe of Dan- bury and Sammy Myers of Waterbury and 10 rounds at 122 pounds between George Justice of Brooklyn and Jack O’Brien of New York,in which O’Brien got the decision. Appreciated Morning Air. Some of the N orwalk lady bicycle riders are early risers. Shortly after 5 o’clock one morning this week a GA- ZETTE reporter was passed by a young lady who was speeding down the ave- nue on her bike. The reporter who recognized the rider, remarked to her that she was an early riser. “Perhaps so; I get up every morning, when it don’t rain,at four o’clock,and take atwo hours’ spin on my wheel. It is the most invigorating and delightful part of the day,” she gaily replied and sped on down the avenue out of sight. ¥ -‘ V A ‘ An Attractive Lawn. One of the best kept lawns on West avenue, and there are several of them, is that in front of the Alexander Semple residence. And the work is in the main done by the owner who can be seen as early as 5 o’clock in the morn- ing pushing a mower over the surface of the lawn which is kept as smooth and attractive looking as a new carpet. Lockjaw Victim Dead. Julius Newfield, the little Danbury boy who was stricken with lockjaw, Tuesday, died at one o’clock yesterday afternoon. Medical skill could not save him, although many physicians were called in consultation, and the advice of New York specialists was sought. Thelr Reputation Established. The Kohanza boys are indulging in great expectations for Sunday’s outing when they are to be the guests of Phoenix Engine company, of Norwalk, for entertaining visitors is already es- tablished—Danbury News. V 7 Greenwich Murder Mystery. Jennie Wiseman, of Mount Vernon, has been taken to Stamford, where she is wanted for alleged complicity in the murder of hackman Edward Long who was killed in the woods at Greenwich about two months ago. ‘ ‘-_ -—Sailing Parties. The yacht THREE BROTHERS, will carry parties on clear afternoons from Dorlon’s P. to Roton Point for $1.50. Capacity of yacht limited to 15 persons. this City Advertise in THE GAZETTE. _ I . l . fit a. 6, if. for the Norwalk company’s "reputation i A whit/IAN. Appears in Blackberry Pat- ches, and Frightens the Neighborhood. Long Ridge Excited Over the Cueer Antics of a Stranger. Long Ridge is excited over the ap- pearance and disappearance of a sort of “wild man.” He is not so wild in looks as he is irregular in actions, be' ing about 35 years of age,neatly dressed and the possessor of a moderately heavy, sandy moustache. He carries with him a large black valise. His movements are startling. He seems to abide by stone fences, jumping sudden- ly from the depths of the bushes, which border the walls, as people approach- He then runs across the fields with his sombre bag for a short distance, and drops to the earth upon his face, to re- main in that posture unless pursued, when he reiterates the tactics. The man was first seen by Shadrack White, who is eighty-four years of age, while at work in his rye field, last Thursday. The man suddenly sprang out of the thicket near afence and dart- ed through the lot,satchel in hand,fall- ing on his face after running some hun- dred feet. Mr. White gave chase and as he approached, the man leaped to his feet and ran a few hundred feet further and again threw himself pros- trate upon the ground. As Mr. White drew near, he again arose and ran. The chase continued in this manner for perhaps a quarter of a mile, when the stranger refused to arise as Mr. White came up. In consequence Mr. White called his dog, and the man,con- eluding it the better part of discretion to leave, moved on. This was the last seen of him upon this occasion. Sun- day morning, Mrs.‘ Searles saw him. She was out in the fields,picking black- berries. Spying a few choice berries over a fence, she reached for them, and as she did so, the “wild man,” leaped from the bushes, startling her so that she is unable to say, now, whet-her his moustache was black or sandy,or heavy and long, or light and short. He re- peated the manoeuvres observed on his first appearance. Mrs. Searles did not study the char- acteristics of the roving individual as closely as Mr. White. The Broadway and Miller boys, living near Great Hill, claim to have seen the man Sun- day evening in a blackberry patch. This was his last appearance as far as known. The inhabitants of the hamlet, particularly the women, became un- easy over the possibility of the appear- ance of such a peculiar man, at unex- pected moments, and Constable Bolster was invited to look over the situation. He visitsd Long Ridge, Tuesday after- noon, and, after talking with a number of people, arrived at the conclusion that the man was demented, and ad- vised that a posse of a dozen men he formed to search for him,paying partic- cular attention to blackberry fields, where he would be most likely to be found and, if they caught him, to bring him to Stamford. They agreed to do so. Mrs. Tolman is of the opinion that the man may be the same as one seen near Salem, last year, who lived in the woods. -———-———m—-——'— Danbury Road Race. The Richard Hoyt 14 mile road race held at Danbury yesterday afternoon was won by E. F. Craft of Danbury (4 minutes) Time 34:40; J. E. Andrews, Danbury (54} minutes) second; H. M. McDOnald Danbury (51} minutes) third. Sam Wheeler, Danbury, scratch man, took the time prize in 32:27. There were 13 starters. An Aerial Messenger. A sweet little Carrier pigeon, flew into the market of George S. Gregory this morning, in an exhausted condi- tion. The aerial messenger had at- tached to one of its legs the owners number of “97”-—and it is to be hoped the beautiful bird will be restored to its owner. ' Sue for $6,000. Attorney J. J. Walsh representing James H. Magner and Mrs. Bridget Claven has brought suit against the Westport & Saugatuck Railroad com- pany to recover $6.000. Mrs. Claven and her six year old granddaughter Madeline Magner were injured in an accident at Westport on August lst, K ‘v'r -—EASTMAN’S POCKET KODAK’S re- duced from $5 to $2.50, at Riggs’ Drug Store. ‘ j 15 tf A —Adverttse in THE GAZETTE. ‘ n WAS __|JI_C_KER80N. A Telephone Message from New York to Undertaker ' David Raymond. The Body Found in the Sound Thought to be that of Benjamin Deckerson. At a late hour last night a telephone call crme from New York for chief of police Vollmer._ The chief had retired but he got up and dressed himself and proceeded to the central office. The call was, as stated from New York,and inquiries were made as to the identification of the man found in the sound, and as detailed in these columns yesterday. The Chief, who had been busy in making arrangements for his mother’s funeral, suggested that Funeral Direc- tor Raymon‘l be called up this morning. The suggestion was acted upon by the New York party who proved to be a son of Benjamin Deckerson. He said that it was feared that the drowned man was his father, who conducted a trunk and harness store on West 23d street. From what could be learned over the “ phone,” the description tal- . lied with that of the body found, and which was buried yesterday. Probably Mr. Deckerson will visit South Norwalk to-day and get more de- tailed particulars. Since the above was put in type members of the family have arrived and identified the apparel as belonging to Decke‘rson,and were convinced from other evidence that the drowned man was the one of whom they were in search. Nothing will be done at present in the transfer of the remains, but they will later be exhumed and taken to New York. , ‘ --— ‘v —PRES|DENT MCKINLEY’S SATCHEL is made of American hide, so is the SATCHEL that the Boston Store will give away Saturday night, Aug. 14, at 10 o’clock with Ten Dollars in it, to de- fray the expenses of a three days’ trip. Remnants of 7c sheeting, 50. 150 all,linen Damask Towels, 10c. 250 Silk and Wool chailles, 150. Best Indigo Prints, 50. Remn’ts 12130 Ginghams, 6lc. 6 men’s white cambric Hdkfs. for 250. 6 Ladies’ or Gents’ col. hem. Hdkfs. for 250. 25c Ladies’ neckties, 19. 25c men’s bow bands, 12%0. 75c Fancy shirts, 200. Masons'fruit jars, qts. or pts. 450 doz. [:1 6 cakes White Rose toilet soap, 250. 50 Laundry soap, the best. 30 bar. Dress buttons, all colors, 50 doz. Tea cup and saucer. 5c. 48 sheets and envelopes. 15c box. One day’s sale and some one wins the Satchel with the ten dollars. Save your duplicates. —-——‘0.0’———-—— Dr. Hughes Will Remain. Dr. Hughes, the Optician, who, it was reported, would leave Danbury as it was found that his business come underthe conditions of the itinerant venders law, has decided to remain in that city and has leased a store for one year. ' New Daily Paper. On August 18th a new daily paper will'be launched upon the troubled sea of journalism in Stamford. It will be known as the Stamford Telegram and will be issued as a democratic paper by a stock company. Mr. E. F. Bigelow has been engaged as managing editor which is a sure guarantee that the pa- per will have a good start. ‘4 '7‘ Went to Westport. A party of ladies and gentlemen be- longing to St. Mary’s society took a trolley ride to Westport and back last night. There was a feast in connec- tion with the trip. ‘7' 7 The Third Match. The Bridgeport and Naromake Gun clubs will hold a match shoot at Greg- ory’s Point to—morrow afternoon. This will be the third of a series of matches. ———-——‘0.0>———-—-—- D. of L. Picnic. The Daughters of Liberty will picnic at Roton Point, to-morrow. It will be the annual gathering of the Daughters v‘ ‘v‘ ‘7 To Start Up Again. The Merwin Street shirt manufac tory will soon start up again. The cut- ters will commence work to-day. V Has Resigned. Miss Anna Osborn who for some time has been book-keeper at the Norwalk and South N orwalk Electric Light sta- tion has resigned, and will leave for her home in Michigan to-day. Q- hotel stables at the Point. cAuoHThinE ACT. A New Canaan Bottler Appre- hended in Wrong.doing. A Second Offence ot Wrong-doing Pre- viously Condoned. For some time past members of the Bottlers’ association have been miss- ing bottles that belonged tothem. This was notably true of the Grumman Bros. of this city. The loss was on the in- crease and the latter gentlemen put a detective on the track of the offender with the result that on Wednesday, Deputy Sheriff Miller of Stamford, stopped a delivery wagon belonging to Gray Bros. of New Canaan and after a search seized eight boxes of bottles and a number 0f seltzer bottles belong- ing in the main to the Grumman Bros. and they were confiscated. Among them were a few belonging to other members of the association. The search is still going on and will be continued into New York state where it is expected rich finds will be made. An apparent effort was made to keep the stolen bottles out of the towns wherein the owners were in business. Oddly enough the alleged theft was committed by a member of the associa- tion, and this it is stated is not his first offence, he having previously been granted a “reprieve from Justice” on his promise todo better. While he has not yet been arrested it is the intent, said a member of the association, to prosecute him to the full extent of the law. HORSESTCLEN. Enters Shippan Point Hotel Stables and Drives Off with Mrs. Buckley’s Horse. A horse belonging to Mrs. Buckley of the Shippan Point Hotel was stolen early Wednesday morning from the The stolen animal was a bay horse of medium size, with three or four white spots upon his back, and wearing a pair of patent rub- ber shoes on his fore feet. The barn door had been left open during the night and the thief availed himself of the opportunity thus afforded. An old- fashioned green lumber box wagon and a set of old harness were missing also, the thief evidently having hitched the animal to the wagon and driven off. ‘v‘ v‘ 7 Will Have a Band. The committee of arrangements for the coming reunion of the old 17th Reg- iment, C. V. at Westport on August 28, were in that town yesterday and com- pleted arrangements for the entertain- ment of the veterans. The citizens o Westport have raised the necessary funds and will provide a band for the occasion. . Every member is earnestly requested to attend, as a grand good time is promised. w—M—fl ——The White Shoe Store. The Olsen Bros. ‘have put out a tempting lot of thoroughly good, sty- lish and serviceable shoes, at prices never quoted in this market before for equal values. These hustling and en- terprising young merchants lead the local market in all highest grades, lat- est styles of foot gear and sell their goods, quality and value considered, at prices defying competition. 4 ‘-_ PERSONAL NOTES. Rev. F. M. Murray of Norwich is in town. Mr. and Mrs. James Barbour of Chicago are at the Gregory’s Point ho- tel. Miss Lottie Montelin is a guest of Miss Ethel Kellogg. Rev. Herbert S. Brown and family are visiting relatives in South Nor- walk. Mrs. W. A. Curtis and Mrs. Dexter Hitchcock spent yesterday in South- port. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Searles of Brook- lyn are visiting at the home of William Mitchell on Isaacs place. ‘v' Little Miss Knapp Entertains. A lawn party was given by little Miss Julie Knapp, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. N. Knapp, to her many friends at her home on West avenue, yesterday afternoon, from 4 to 6 o’clock. The lawn in the front of the Knapp resi- dence is a spacious one, and the chil- dren presented a charming appearance . in their delicate light dresses as they frolicked around upon it and enjoyed themselves as only children can to their heart’s content. Refreshments were served and the usual souvenirs that accompany them, SOme being very odd, were carried home by the young guests. [$1.00 a'Year 7 PRICE TWO CENTS THE GAZETTE WOULD LIKE ill SEE A Public drinking fountain on the site of the old Ratchford building. Phoenix boys have a grand good time at the “Octagon” on Sunday. Prosecuting Attorney Ferris dis~ mount from his wheel without getting his foot caught. The selectmen expend a few dollarS on East N orwalk roads before sending the tax collector around. A Klondike desire permeate the sys- tem‘ of several of our Sons of Best The contract for paving Wall street given to a home contractor. The owners of that beer keg in front of Adams Bros. market. Harry Leobold attach a nozzle to a fire hose when the water is on. The Kohanza boy who can eat more than Mit Northrop at Sunday’s feast at “the widow’s.” . “Keep off the grass” conspicuously displayed on the city’s new ‘Wall street lot. A ‘ The Weather. Fair followed by increasing cloudi- ness Saturday. Warmer in interior. —No claims: a? a'flidav-its, out a GAZETTE advertisement gets there every time. BIRTHS. WOOD—In East Norwalk, Aug., 9, a son to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wood. MARRIAGES. JARVIS—POLLEY—In Danbury, July 29th, by Rev. J. D. Skene, Frederick Jarvis and Miss Hattie Polley. LOCKwoon—HOYT—In South Nor. walk, August 12, by Rev. Mr. Pope, Edwin F. Lockwood and Miss Hattie Lyon Hoyt, daughter of William H. Hoyt, both of South Norwalk. '__—_'_—--_—_-—_____..___'———- DEATHS. BELL—In Bridgeport, August 12, at the residence of his son-in-law, Rev. G. W. Nicholson, George W. Bell, aged 83 years. . , . BAILEY.— In Danbury, August 9, Hattie E. Bailey, daughter of Jesse and ‘ Elizabeth Bailey aged 14 years. CLARK—In Danbury, August 9, Mrs. Ann Clark. CONKLIN.—In Danbury, August 9, Frank D., infant son of Frank and An- nie Conklin, aged 6 months. CHASMAR.--—In Norwalk, August 9, a son to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Chasmar. CLEARY—In Bridgeport, August 7, Michael Cleary. , FREEMAN—In Bridgeport, Aug. 6, Isrial George, son of Jennie and the late John Freeman, aged 9 years. GOFF~—In Bridgeport,August 8, Wal- ter F. Goff, aged 20 years. ' KANE—In Danbury, August 9, Mrs. Mary Kane, aged 62 years. MILLS.—In Stratford, August 12, Edwin Mills, aged 43 years. MORRIS—In Danbury, August 11, Chester Monroe infant son of John and Margaret Morris, aged 2 months. MARSHALL—In Bridgeport, Aug. 6, Jessica Seeley, Wife of Wilson Marshall. MAXFIELD——In Danbury, August 10, .George Henry, infant son of George H. and Cora Maxfield. MOORE—In New town, August 8, Mil- dred K., infant daughter of John R. and Mary J. Moore, aged 4 months. NORTHROP—In Brid geport,August 8, Betsey A., widow of Chester F. North- rop aged 74 years. NOBLE—In South Norwalk, August 9, William W. Noble aged 61 years. ‘ PETERSON—In Bridgeport, August 10, Maren Peterson, widow of the late . Christian Peterson, aged 72 years. ROBINSON—In Danbury, August 8, Leroy Bobinson aged 7 months. SCHMIDT—In Bridgeport, August 10, Frederick Paul, infant son of Frederick P. and Mamie A. Schmidt, aged 6 months. ‘ SHEERIN—In Bridgeport August 10, Charles F. Sheerin, aged 44 years. SWORDS—In Bridgeport, August 10, M1chael Swords, aged 66 years. SMITH—In Danbury, August 8, Eliza- beth E. Smith, aged 4 months, 3 weeks. STILSING—In Bridgeport, August 10, Catherine, widow of the late Henry Stilsing, aged 69 years. . SCHEIB.—In Bridgeport, August 11, George Scheib, aged 63 years. TAYLOR—In East N orwalk, August 8, a son to Mr. ananrs. James Taylor. TIMONEY—In Bridgeport, Aug. 7, Catherine, wife of Peter Timoney. VOLLMER—In South N orwalk, Aug. 11, Mary, widow of G. Frederick Voll- mer, aged 77 years. Funeral from-the home of her son, W1111am Vollmer, 29 Union street, Fri-v day afternoon. Interment at River- Side. WADE—In Bridgeport, Aug. 7, Mun- son Wade, aged 78 years. . 'WELCH—ln South Norwalk, August 12, Hannah, daughter of Thomas and Eliza Welch, aged 23 years. WOOD—In East N orwalk, August 10,- Charles Mutimer, infant son of Charles and Frances Wood, aged 2 days.
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