' NORWALK ‘ Founded inl800.] .An Entertaining and Instraetive Home J carnal, Espeetdlly, Devoted to Local News and bathrests. [$1.00 a. 'Yea‘ L VOL. Keno—No 5 NORVVALK CONN, FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 3. 4899 anon: KNIFE mm HER HEART WHILE TEMPORARILY INSANE , MRS. DUDLEY ADOPTS A UNIQUE METHOD IN COM— MITTING SUICIDE. NEW BRITAIN, Feb. 3.——An exception- al case of suicide was brought to light last night when Medical Examiner Lyons was called to review the remains of a woman shortly after 7 o’clock. The story is simply told, temporary insan- ity. As was gleaned from the investi- gation of the medical examiner.Edward Dudley, a tobacconist employed in Hartford, reached his apartments on the third floor of the VVhittlesey builL ding on Main street shortly after 6 o’clock. He was surprised to find the doors locked, and after waiting some time without receiving any answer to his summons he broke down the doors. The lifeless body of his wife, half re- ‘ clining on a chair was the first object that presented itself to Mr. Dudley ordinary bread knife and drove it so as when he gained access to the room,and the shock was so great that it was necessary to call in members of the po- lice department to keep Mr. Dudley un- der restraint. Mrs. Dudley was about forty years of 3 age and she used a bread knife, which she drove through her heart to end her are. inexplicable, as the woman apparently The method adopted was unique and one requiring much courage, as the woman used an The cause of the suicide is most has a very happy home. to pierce her heart. Moreover, the knife was quite dull, though newly purchased, and to make the incision that was apparent required con51der- able strength. It is believed that the woman bled to death, was made to the medical A. suggestion examiner Entertained Friends At her home in Osborn V‘I'ednesday evening, Mrs. E. B. Smith entertained a few of her friends. The .principal diversions of the occasion was w'hist, the honors being captured by Miss Ada Golding and Charles R. Baker. After whist refreshments A were served. Among those present to enjoy Mrs. Smith’s hospitality were Mrs. Leo Davis, Mrs. Frank Smith, Misses George Barnum, Annie Roberts, Annie Sherwood, Ada Golding,.Mcssrs. E. H. Gumbart, Leo Davis, “’csley .Sherwood, Edward B. Smith, Edwin Smith and Charles R. Baker. ~———————<o.o>—— —- Basket Ball. The Basket ball team of the T. A. B. society of South Nor-walk went to Stam- ford last evening and gave the Y. M. C. A. club of that city one of the worst defeats they have suffered this season. The visitors were treated in a splendid manner and returned home well pleased with their reception. ..——-—-——~<o.o>-—- Price vs. Bassetl. The arguments in the celebrated. Price vs. Bassett case were completed in Bridgeport yesterday and decision was reserved. It is reported that Judge Scott made a disCovery in examining. the record that is liable to cause a local attorney and former justice of the peace considerable trouble in the near future 0.0. Wheel Collapsed- As Robert Davis and a lady friend ' were driving on South Main street last evening, one of the wheels of the carriage in which they were seated collapsed. Another carriage was se- cured and Mr. Davis and friend proceed ed on their way without having suffer-- ed personal injury. . ._..,‘.-.> . -—-——-—- Boston Store. The new Boston Store adv. in to-day's issue is very interesting to the ladies. Collarettes will be sold at 33?; per cent lower than usual price and jackets will goat half price. Separate silk skirts are also being sold cheap. Read the adv. »— ~———- -~-<o-o>-r 7— -—-———— Groceries. The P. J. Lynch company has a new adv. in to-day’s issue. Read the new price list and save money by purchas- ing from this reliable firm. ~——<o-o>————v— IN OLDEN TIMES l’cople overlooked the importance of permanently beneficial effects and were . satisfied with transient action; but now that it is generally known that Syrup of Figs will permanently overcome habit- ual constipation, well-informed people will not buy other laxatives, which act fora time, but’ finally injure the sys- tem. liuy the genuine, made by the avenuc,: tained a party of friends at their home (ffialifornia Fig Syrup Co. Entertained. Howard and Ernest Worden enter- on Orchard street, Wednesday night. Dancing, music and games passed the llceting hours. Among those present were : Miss Alice Seaman, Miss Jessie Cole, Miss Grace Finch, Miss Carrie Dixon, Miss Mary Reynolds, Miss Merritt, the Misses Lawrence, and the Messrs. Worden, William Dixon, Ralph Bray, Edward Carr, Raynor Merritt and Mr. Gibson. v~ «40-0, ..__. - ~--— ~—-—— Death Of Miss Cora Olmstead. Miss Cora Olmstead, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. \Villiam Olmstead, of Cannons, died, Wednesday night, aged thirty-three years. The deceased was a sister of Ticket Agent Reuben Olmstead, of Norwalk. The. funeral will be held Sunday afternoon from Cannons Methodist Church. aha...»— Whist. The games of the VVoman’s Exchange Whist club were held at the Central club yesterday afternoon, the first prize being won by Mrs. William H. Hoyt and the second by Mrs. Francis Burritt. This afternoon the Central \A’hist club games are in progress. “0’“ A Large Car- One of the largest cars ever at the local railroad freight office arrived here' yesterday afternoon from Minneapolis, with a consignment of 1800 bushels of cats to a local firm. >-~—-»—--‘o-o>w —- The Ministering and Golden Rule circles of Kings Daughters, of the First Congregational church, will hold a full dress rehearsal for the entertainment to be given for the benefit of the hos- pital, in the chapel to-morrow after- noon. . Business is booming at the Rowland Oyster company plant on the Wash- ington street bridge, or rather would be, if the firm had more oysters. A temporary shut-down is made because of the non-arrival of bivalves. ' Mr. and Mrs. James Walsh entertain- ed a party of friends at a card party Wednesday evening, at their home on Chestnut street. Light refreshments were served. l ' Mr. and Mrs. William Knapp are moving from the corner of Fort Point street and Osborn avenue, further up Osborn avenue. Mr. and M rs. John Lycctt of Cross street,and James Lycett of Broad River, attended the poultry show at Madison Square Garden. New York, yesterday. Miss Annie Cole, of Elmer-est, is spending a few days in New York. Mrs. Edward Street, 01' Arch street, ‘voking with laughter. 5 ill of the grip. \ that the woman was murdered. owing to the knife penetrating the heart, but the medical authorities did not give any credence‘to the suggestion and look upon it as a case of suicide. She leaves no family. AMUSEMENTS. Under Sealed Orders. “Under Sealed Ooders” a romantic story of the, English secret service is the dramatic attraction that is coming to Hoyt’s-Theatre, this Friday night. . The writer of this play is Jas. \V. Hal-kins, Jr., author of such popular successes as "The White Squadron,” “Northern Lights," “Police Patrol,” “The Midnight Alarm,” etc. In Under Sealed Orders he is said to have eclips‘ ed himself for he has given to the stage a play rich in romance, wealthy in col- oring, idyllic with love and mirth pro- It is intensely human and deals with phases of life far removed from the ordinary. The scenes are laid in London and remote Algeria, a fact which furnishes plenty of opportunity for spectacular scenic display. The stage pictures are said to . e veritable revelations of loveliness. The Ideals. Next week theatre goers will have an opportunity of witnessing a series of performances by one of the leading repertoire attraCtions, John A. Himme~ lein’s big comedy company, “The Ideals,” which plays at Hoyt’s Theatre presenting a repertoire of metropolitan plays. “l“.agles Nest” on Monday night will open the engagement and theatre goers are promised an unusually‘clever production. “The Ideals” are acch ptnlcd by Howson’s 20th Century Band and Orchestra. Popular Prices. . "”‘*"_‘E‘KTJ;TT .. ,. . J. P. Trcadvxell, attended the poultr'y show in New York yesterday. The Girls" Needleworl-t club will meet in the Congregational chapel t0- morrow morning at 10.30. A valuable beagle hound belonging to “Si” Parks of Camp street, was shot full of bird shot yesterday afternoon. —-Fresh Pork Sc, 6 W'ater street. Mrs. Harriet Dusinberre, of Franklin avenue, is visiting in New York. The teachers of the Grace Church Sunday school will hold a social meet- ing at the rectory, this evening. Mrs. M. Lauder, of West street, is recovering from an eighteen weeks serious illness, and is able to be about the house each day. -—Leg of Lamb 12m: (3' W'ater street. A children ’s meeting ,will be held at the Norwalk Congregational chapel this afternoon. Mrs. Andrew Heath will have charge. Don’t forget “Under Sealed Orders” at Hoyt’s Theatre, to-night. . The Farther Lights society of the First Baptist church will meet with Miss Laura R. canton. of was Main street, to-night. Agnes Beatrice Crawford, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Crawford died at her home on Harbor avenue, last night, aged about sixteen years. «Fresh hams 10c, 0 Water street. The case of Town vs. James Hetférnan came up in the Town Court yesterday afternoon, Judge Gregory presiding. 'Het‘feran was arrested Wednesday for intoxication. Judge Gregory continued the case until March 2 and allowed the prisoner to go on his own recognizance. ...-_ _‘...,-__ Divorced. Judge William T. Elmer has granted Mrs. Adalinc K. Osborn a divorce from David P. Osborn, Jr., on the grounds ' of descrtion. -~<o-a> .. Try Grain-0! Try Grain-0! Ask your Grocer to-day to show you a package of GRAIN-O, the new food drink that takes the place of coffee. The children may drink it without in- jury as well as the adult. All who try it, like it. GRAIN O has that rich seal brown of Mocha or Java, but it is made from the pure grains, and the most delicate stomach receives it with. out distress. l: the price ()fcoffee. 15c- and 25c. per package. Sold by all grocers. . lHlKINEtllllSlltl James McNally, the Green , Goods Magnate, is in ‘ Bridgeport. HAVlNG'G'OOD TIME. With. a Roll of Money He, Enjoys a Hack ‘ Ride. ' BBIDGEPORT, Fen 3.——J ames McNal- ly is in town and his presence recalls remembrances of the old Alhambra music hall on Middle street and the many sensational events that happened there: also other happenings in the building now occupied by the Seaside Outing club on Seaview avenue, which McNfally used to own and which was the ‘E‘turning joint” of McNally’s green goods gang. McNally is just out of the Joilet prison at Chicago, where he has served athree years’ commitment for doing too much “green goods” the, Windy City. The history of McNally’s ventures in thiscity are already familiar. His brother Waite - has been located here for a year or more and so he arrived business in in town yesterday to visit him. As the “king of the green goods men,” McNally is recognized the coun- try over. He said yesterday: out of the business entirely now. I have come back to Bridgeport just to have a good time and renew my ac- I shall only stay here a day or two and then leave for N cw York. “Ia-m quaintances with the boys. I may visit the city occasionally as I have still some PI‘OPZBTES’ interests here.” 12 PAGES. 1 Last night, in a hack accompanied by companions, “King” McNally, who seemed to have a roll of money, spent his time in riding about the city and visiting sporting resorts andfpopular He is looking well, but the marks of time fare apparent 'uponhis cafes. face and figure. ._.._—— ‘.-o>— ._.. ~W—— Birthday Anniversary. Mrs. Charlotte Benedict, relict of the late Linus Benedict, will celebrate her 88”; birthday anniversary on the fif- teenth of this month. ' Her son-in-law, Isaac Bowe and wife of New York, in- tend being among the guests. ——-<o~.oD-—-——-—————— Rev. W. H. Hubbard has arrived in South Norwalk and is now the pastor of the Baptist church there. Mrs. Hubbard and family will remain in Cambridge, Md., until April when she will come to South Norwalk to reside. I Mayorcand Mrs. J. Milton Coburn will entertain Mr. H. H. Spooner, President of the State C._ E. U. who will be the principal speaker at the Christian Endeavor rally February 14th. ~—Prime rib roast 12130, 0 Water St. The members of the Woman’s Relief Corps of Buckingham Post, G. A. R., were entertained yesterday afternoon, by Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Pryor, of bration of Mr. and, Mrs. Pryer’s fiftieth wedding anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Davis and children, of Danbury, are the guests of relatives on Osborn avenue, East N orwalk. «OH—— A Frightful Blunder Will often cause a horrible Burn Scald. Cut or Bruise. Bucklen’s Arni- 'ca salve,'the best in the world, will kill the pain and promptly heal it. Cur’es.01d Sores. Fever Sores, Ulcers, Boils, Felons. Corns, all Skin Erup- tions. Best’Pile cure.on earth. Only 25 cts. a box. Cure guaranteed. Sold by John A. Riggs, Diuggist,11 Main ,streety: ; 2;:‘:i‘.‘;f‘3“"‘1~';'_“1‘ . was.“ a... Spring Hill, in honor of the recent celem PRICE: Two CENT b“ A Dinner Party. Rev. J. McClure Bellows entertained a party at dinner at the Grace church ' rectory, last night. Covers were laid for five. Mr. Bellows’ guests were Miss Vera May Wood, Miss Gregory, Robert S. Van Buren and. Louis Leonard. During the evening there was music and singing. The condition of Mrs. Edwin 1-1. Burr is reported as being slightly improved this morning, and hopes are entertain- ed by members of the family of her re. covery. James Morris, the cfiicient clerk at W. H. Smith & Co.’s hardware store will remain with the new firm of Keel- er & Hubbell. Mrs. Harriet Raymond, of West street, who injured herself by a fall on the ice a couple of weeks ago", is slowly recovering from the accident. A new house is being built in Clin— ton avenue for William Hall. —Turkeys, Ducks and Chickens, 6 Water street.. The male chorus will conduct a praise service at the Norwalk Methodist church to-night. Rev. F. A. Scofield will preach. The meeting last night was one of the best of the series. The annual feast of the South N or- walk Fish club takes place to-night at the club headquarters no matter what maybe the weather conditions. The Socialists will meet, to-morrow night, in Ger-mania hall. V: v’ '7‘ To-Night and To-morrow Night, And each day and night during this week, you can get at any druggist’s, Kemp’s Balsam for the Throat and Lungs acknowledged to be the most successful remedy ever sold for Coughs, Croup, Bronchitis, Asthma and Con- sumption. Get a bottle to-day and keep it always in the house, so you can check your cold, at once. Price 25c and, 50c. Sample, bottle free. The Weather. I The Largest Stock of China Ware, Crockery Ware, Agate Ware and Tin Ware in the County. THE w The Progressive Store of Fairfield County. \ BOSTON STORE! N ORWALK’S BUSIEST STORE. HALF PRICE SALE ‘ Ladies& MissesJackets! Alyse' , r,“ ‘ We will sell our Jackets Monday. This is the to buy a laSt season’s final clearing sale. Jacket 15 jackets, sizes 32—44. now half price, $3.50. 18 jackets, all blk kersey, :ome strap- ped seams, all satin lined that were $10.00, none of them were less, half price, $5.00. were $7.00, Children's jackets—all at half the price marked. - Ladies’ and men’s winter underwear slaughtered. Our great muslin underwear sale continues. Beautiful gowns trimmed with has, and Hamburgh 498. Large full elegant skirts trimmed3 corset covers for 153. A few of the $1.00 silk remnants left. will go at 550. blue green and black sold $13.00 $14.00 and $15.00, new all at one price $7.50. 10 Ladies fine jackets in tan,ncwblue black and green all sold at $16.50 to $18.75 all at the one price $9.50. Remnants 0f the great] Dill“. End 8318 . “"9 0“ the center (ounter, they are 'all marked to go. 17 Ladies jackets mostly Kersey,navy with Hamburgh, lace or insertion 98c. l Drawers trimmed with Hamburgh 25c- Q Just for Saturday only, we will give 2 l l l i l Collarettes.~ \Ve will take 33?.- off. That is : $9.00 collarettcs cost $6.00.. $7.50 collarettes cost $5.00. Black Separate Skirts $12.00 silk ones—$7.50. $10.00 “ " ~$7.50. $10.00 crepon skirts, $7.00. Black Black Seyes skirts $3.98. Mohair ones $1.98. . ““— (.‘rranite iron sale will continue, ail next Week. at half the price marked Saturday and. As you know, we never”, , carry one season‘s goods over to another. We never ask any onef.’ ' 4.131;“; a. an." ‘3.» ' “f I. _. j _, Rain or snow to-night andflSaturdayfjfif .,, :.~:,,,;.- /.
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