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PBOWIT'I E. L. Born. 8. H. Hormzs, J.Oonsrxs, Jn. lllisounl Day. Salurdav- “ 50 Years’ Improvements In . Farming.” Published byfithc NEW YORK Tmnux E. Second Edition. 32 Pages, 18 by 12.} inches. A general review of the advances and improvements made in the leading branches of farm industry during the last half century. Special articles by the best agricul- turical writers, on topics which they have made their life study. Illustrations of old fashioned imple- ments. . A vast amount of practical infor- mation. . A valuable aid to farmers who de- sire to stimulate production and profit. Extremely interesting and instructive. 051.? 15 CENTS A COPY, by mail. Send your order to THE GAZETTE. Norwalk. Conn? w» " .A'I' P. W. BATES’ 42 mm STREET, ' You can find as fine an assortment of Mosumsslaliflsmslsllwlrl As can be found in any Yard in the State. Look it over and get prices before going elsewhere. M A ' Shai‘ting, n Hangers, _— -— Pulleys and Couplings. Machinery Steel in all sizes from 6% inches diameter down to 8-16 inches diameter out any length, always in stock. Cold Rolled Rounds. Squares, Flats, Hexagons. Octagons, Decagonsmnd all shapes finished to exact sizes. Everything in readiness to be shipped at once. Our goods are withoutarival and our prices the lowest of all. Telephone 814, South Boston. conrnnssnn srssl. sunrise WORKS, South Boston, Mass. a WILTON ,I Devoted to the LocaI News of lViItcn, Cannon, Georgetown and Branclzvflle. RICHARD H. FITCH, Editor. . . . .‘ . EDITION. a l Wilton. Conn . Wilton. For a number of years the mere men- tion of “good roads” would cause some one of our tax-payers to exhibit his pow- ers of rhetoric. But aft-er many efforts a bit of road was built and now we all rival Oliver Twist in our cries for more. Another spoke in the wheel which will turn the tide of prosperity our way is the iron bridge near the Wilton station which is now in the course of construc- tion. The rickety old wooden arch bridge which has long been a menace to the safety of the many people that patronize the railroad,.and has caused visions of suits against the towu for damages,to loom up before every think- l ing tax-payer who examined the rotten beams that supported it, was torn down on Tuesday and Wilt-on workmen are hard at work under the direction of Selectmen Jackson and Morehouse, laying the foundation for the neat iron structure that in a short time will im- press the stranger who alights at Wilton as the gateway to a self-respect- i ng town. And when strangers alight twenty years hence that bridge will in all probability still be there. It may need painting, but it will be just as strong and the town will not be to con- stant expense for repairs. It is a good thing for the town, and the Selectmen who ordered it should be honored for the good judgment that prompted the venture. It may be “A little higher in price, but.——” The road to the Wilton station is blocked for teams, during the erecting of the new iron bridge. A temporary foot bridge has been erected. Rev. W. D. Hart- has been quite ill this week. The social committee of the Y. R, S; C. E. are arranging for an illustrated lecture, on “A Yankee in Paris” by Rev. Mr. Robbins, of the Baptist church, N orwalk, and Rev. Mr. Sher- wood, of the Baptist church, South Norwalk. Mrs. A. W'. Mei-win, has been ap- pointed by the Regent of Norwalk Chapter, D. A. R. as, the Wilton mem- ber of the committee on membership. Mrs. Merwin has taken an active part in the good work of the “Daughters,” and all applications for membership from this vicinity. or any information on the subject of the work of the soci- ety, will be cheerfully furnished by her. . ' The Wilton World was not ’round last week. P. S. Ackerman and family are visit ing friends in Branchville. Several recruits of the “Hubbell Howlers” invaded Norwalk Wedncs- day night. at St. Matthew’s Church morning and evening. Dame Rumor says that S. W. ()lm- stead is contemplating erecting a line residence on one of his building lots near Dr. A. B. Gorham’s. Miss Agnes Ogden who has been ill the past week with a mild type of scar- let fever, is rapidly convalescing. A small puppy dog owned by Louis Verlin has been having lots of fun for l the past two weeks catching the neigh- bors’ chickens, and it has finally be- come a common sight to see him car- rying off a hen nearly as large as him- self. Mr. Verlin came home from a Southern trip on Saturday, and pro— nounced the death sentence on doggie after a very informal trial. Harry S. Olmstead acted as Lord high execu- tioner. Harry Olmstead had a narrow escape from serious injury on Wednesday. While riding one of his big grey team to water, steady old Bessie became sud- denly frisky and throwing up her heels threw Harry over her head. He land- ed squarely on his head, and the by- standers who had been enjoying the circus became suddenly grave, fearing he had been seriously hurt. It takes more than a tumble, however, to phase Harry and he jumped up apparently unhurt. Washington’s birthday lasts all the week. It will be celebrated in the Congregational church. next Sunday morning by a gospel and praise service, including an address by the pastor. Time 7 :30. Miss Helen Middlebrok is the guest of R. T. Easton, Brooklyn, N. Y. Frederick L. Middlebrook, and Jo- seph W. Middlebrook of New York were the guests of their father, Samuel B. Middlebrook, VVashington’s birth- day. Miss Alice B. Olmstead is visiting her cousins the Misses Olmstead in New York. ~of her safety to even chide her Ash Wednesday services were held , Mrs. S. P. Fitch has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. D. D. . Telford, in New York. , Louis Verlin of the Bridgeport Wood Finishing Co. was home over the holi- day. S. \‘V. Olmstead has been quite ill the past week. ., " The condition of George E. Kepler who has been ill the past month is ”Is-nu very serious. Alfred Olmstead made a business trip to Stamford last week. G. C. M. Gregory, has taken the po- sition of Connecticut representative 'of a large wholesale grocery firm in New York city. Mr. Gregory is a hustler and we wish him well in his new ven- ture. It is rumored that he will con— tinue his grocery business here for the present. _ Mrs. C. S. Trowbridge is visiting friends in Bridgeport. The Wilton Reading Circle met with Miss Mary F. Gregory last week. Miss Florence Sturges, and Freder- ick S. Sturges’are visiting their grand- mother, Mrs. S. P. Fitch. The rain storm this week has filled the streams to overflowing and ren- dered traveling the opposite from an undiluted joy. Severalg‘heavy claps of thunder were heard in this vicinity on Monday. There is a well founded rumor cur- rent that the hustling grocery firm of Gilbert & Taylor have dissolved part- nership by mutual agreement, Mr. Gil- bert continuing the business which has increased to goodly proportions in the three months of its existence, while Mr. Taylor will resume his former oc- cupation of contractor and builder. A large contract for a building in this town which he has received is given as the reason for the change. Messrs. Gilbert & Taylor have estab lished an enviable reputation for hon- esty and fair dealing, and we extend our best wishes for their continued prosperity. ‘ There was a case of lost child in this town Washington’s Birthday that kept a number of grown ups busy for several hours. Little Myrtle Birdssll, aged four, was allowed to accompany her brother Lester to the post office for the morning mail, and when the young man was in the oflice the little one strayed away and turned up ‘missing when her brother stepped outside. A badly frightened lad began the search and had soon enlisted the services of sympathizing friends, but it seemed to be too early for Myrtle. Finally the family were informed and after over an hour’s search the child was found quiet- , ly playing in the rear of the Birdsall barn, evidently unconscious of the trouble she was making. She had about a quarter of a mile, crossed the railroad track, and reached the back of the barn without attracting attention. But her family were too happy to learn A —»———‘..O>——-- ~ Hurlbutt Street. The District School was closed two days thisweek. Miss Mabel Sturges is the guest of Selectman Jackson. Miss Nettie Olmstcad, of Cannon, spent Sunday in this place. Mrs. Elmer Jackson entertained a number of the younger members of Norfield Grange one evening last week to make arrangements for an entertain- ment. The usual tasty refreshments for which the J acksons are famous was forthcoming, but the delicious cake without its accustomed coat of icing. The hostess made a short and informal walked all the way home a distance of ' speech explaining the deficiency by ‘ saying that the head of a hustling VVil- had delivered two pounds of powdered sulphur, instead of the confectioner’s sugar that was ordered. Investigation had proved that the sugar had been de- livered to another family of the same name, who had been somewhat sur- prised to find that everything the firm sold was so pure. that evening their sulphur was white. A ‘A‘ North Wilton. Miss Belle McKee, of Bridgeport, has been visiting her uncle, Professor Strong Comstock. Ernest Ruscoe, has returned from a visit with friends in South Norwalk. Those from thie vicinity who wish to patronize the Wilton station for the coming week, Will be compelled“ to drive down the mill road on account of building the iron bridge at the depot. Miss Alice Kceler attended the ama- tuer performance given by the Over River School, N orwalk. Fish stories are thick around this town, and this is a. particularly funny one ‘cause its all true. A party of two experts left here one day last week to catch pickerel at Cross Pond in Lewis- ~ boro, which is yet a long way off. They ten grocery firm, and a deacon at that, i carried their famous kit of twitch—ups, which were placed to such good advan tage and worked so well that as night ,came on sixty-eight nice, large, juicy fish were safely landed. They had a bit of lunch and then harnessing up they started liomcward wcll pleased with their day's sport. One of the party lives in the. lower part of the town and the other who lives here, was to take him home after leaving his own share of the spoils at his house. But when he went to the back of the wagon to take them out there was a gasp of astonishment for there was no fish there. “Where are those fish '3 ” he'shouted. The other fellow looked back and after a moment said, “I’ll bet we didn’t put them in.” There was nothing for it but to hitch up a fresh horse and drive back the nine long miles but as it was a nice cold day they found the fish had not been injur- ed. One of the party has since remark- ed, “If it hadn’t been for that blamed hired man no one would have known a word about it.” —5————<o-o>— - »—~ South Wilton. John Vickers a respected resident of this place died very suddenly Thurs- day morning of apoplexy. He was about sevent-yofive years of age. Mr. Vickers who was a large dealer in stoves and hardware in Albany retired from business and removed to this place where he has made many friends. He leaves a widow. The funeral of Mrs. Carr, who died on Saturday last, was held from her late home on Tuesday; burial at Nor- walk. Her husband and two little children, one but two weeks old, re- main to mourn her loss. A fine cow owned by John Temple- ton died on Thursday. The cause of death is a mystery, as the animal was apparently all right the day before. George P. Brotherton has rented the house near the Lambert homestead and took possession On Thursday. ————<0-.O>——-— Cannon. Louis VVarncke entertained a large party of Georgetown friends one even— ing-last week. \Villis Betts 15 making a number of improvements about his cosy residence. Miss Edith White entertained a num~ her of friends at 3. Drive Whist party on Saturday evening. Five tables were in play, and the prize winners were Miss Belle McKee, of Bridgeport. and Charles Betts of Norwalk. ‘for first prizes and Miss Georgianna Comstock, " and James Comstock for the “booby” emblems. A most enjoyable evening is reported. The Wilton Reading circle met with Mrs. Mary A. White on Thursday. Miss Mary Miller entertained Miss Ethel Slater, Miss Alyse Gregory, Miss Alice Cole, Miss Grace Seymour, and Miss Agnes Golden of South Norwalk over Sunday. On Saturday evening a number of our society young men were invited in to meet her guests, and play whist. ' Prizes were won by Ward Gregory and F. D. Sturges. It was the jolliest house party in town in many moons. —-——<o.o>— Belden Hill. The serious condition of ex-Post- master Frank Buttery of Silver Mine, mention of whose peculiar malady was made in these columns last week, is causing grave fears among his friends. It is reported that he has grown stead: ily worse the past week, and but little hopes are entertained of his recovery. Mrs. Thomas Treadwell, and Miss Ruth Treadwell of Lyons Plains were theguests of Mrs. Frank Brady over Sunday. The Trip Postponed. “Silas, we can’t take your umbrella to Europe with us,” said old Mrs. Stig gins. “The advertisement says that no cotton will be carried on the passen ger steamers.” “Then we’ll stay home,’ , said Silas. "I ain’t a-goin across any thing so wet as the Atlantic Ocear without my umbrella.”—Harper’s Ba- zar. “You don’t find me taking up with any of these isms,” said the large man who was rather red in tone. “Except,” ventured the slender man, with indications of a soured dispo— sition, “perhaps, alcoholism."—--Cincin- natti Enquirer. For Sale, or to Rent. The late residence of Julia A! Look- wood, deceased, consisting of Dwelling House and two acres of grounds, 12 rooms, bath, closets, gas, water, large garden, barn, carriage-house. All trolley cars pass. . . The larger articles of furniture, bed- steads, mattresses and carpets now in- place. This is an ideal place; if not sold prior to April lst it may be rented, by application to‘ F. ST. JOHN LOCK- WOOD, Executor. or to M. D. F. LOCK- mssius was ‘5 in: . . . . Luann. . . House. FAIRFIELD" COUNTY’S GREATEST STORE. I212]; The very unpleasant weather that we have been having in the. last few weeks has made business dull, has enervated the people of the County to such a degree that they seem to believe that the sun will never shine again; that N orwalk is dead and will never resurrect. Not so! behind the darkest clouds the sun shines, and when the clouds break, Nor- walk is better to-day than it ever was in it’s the sun is more brilliant than ever. history. More people, better dressed people, more churches, more school houses, more money in the saving banks than ever before; in fact, we are a great deal better off than. we believe we are; we would be a great deal happier if we did not have so many calamity howlers in the community. In our store, liberal ideas prevail; liberal with our I anew-1 wmz—dcc: Umr—l—log checks, liberal with our customers, liberal with our money. In order to make money, you must spend money. Hence our success. —-I a a, a In Our Great Cloak Room. Ladies’ Jackets 7‘ Black Kersey Jackets that were $8.00, for this sale, to close out, $3.50. 6 $14.98 Jackets in rough and plain Bargains in Small Things Ladies Handkerchiefs, the five cent kind, each, 2130. Oriental lace, cream and white, 19c quality, 12%c. cloths $7.50. Ladies fringe silk scarfs, worth 75c, 5 blk. capes that were $4.50, to close 490. $1.98. Dennison’s crepe paper,18c kind, 13c. Whisk brooms 15c kind, 100. Box writing paper and envelopes 19c kind, 100. 150 Tooth brushes for ICC. 750 Pocket-books, 45c. Ounce perfume, with bottle, worth 25c, for 19c. 45c Leather belts, 250. Pearl buttons 15c kind for 100. - Velveteen for skirt binding worth 70, for 5c. Stamped doyles, worth 190, each lzie. Men’s 250 silk scarfs, 180. New black satin shirt waists plaited and blouse fronts $5.00. Kitchen Dept 3 qt. Granite Iron tea or colfec pot 25c. 1 “ “ “ pails 10c. 4 H H N H 190. 2 “ "' “ Angel cake pan 10c. Any size granite iron pie plate 10(:. Granite iron bread pans 100. Long handle coal shovels, 5c. Best parlor brooms 23c. Standard work baskets 49c. Paper racks 39c. Blown glass pitchers 21c. Glass cheese dishes 10c. - Haviland china cups and saucers 25c. Collarettes Muslin Underwear Ladies full size night gown, tuck and ruffled, 39c ones for 290. Ladies full size night gown,Hamburged and tucked the 500 ones for 390. Umbrella drawers 25c. The blouse French corset cover, 49c to 750. Umbrella skirts deep Ham~ burg, 750. $15.00 Black Marten, $9.50. $18.00 Electric Seal, $10.00. $15.00 Electric Astrackan, $8.50. 3 7.00 Ceney, $3.50. $12.00 Electric $6.00. $23.00 Blue fox, $15.00. A great sale of wrappers is now go- ing on 75c to $2.00. rm: BOSTON 31:03.12. NORWALK, C ON N. - ,,....’ If.-- —.~.-’—<.. .a..~. .._/ WE BECOME SOLE SURETY ON ALL BONDS. 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