l 'l l cts. WEEKLY 4 NORWALK - GAZETTE..- . A feeble woman is restored to health and strength, by Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescrip- tion. If ou’re Overworked, “ run- down,” or debilitated, you need it. It’s an invigorating, restorative tonic, and a soothing and strength- ening nervine, imparting tone and vigor to the whole system. It’s a legitimate medicine, too—carefully. compounded by an experienced phy- sician, and adapted to woman’s deli-. cate organization. For all the chronic weaknesses, functional de- rangements, and painful disorders peculiar to the sex, it is an unfailing remedy. It’s because it is unfail- ing that it can be sold under a posi- tive guarantee. If it fails to ive satisfaction, in any case for w ich it’s recommended, the money paid for it will be promptly returned. It is a legitimate medicine—not a beverage. Contains no alcohol to inebriate; no syrup or sugar to sour or ferment in the stomach and cause distress. As peculiar in its marvelous, remedial results as in its composition. .,. I O = :5 al n e , THE I NTERJVA T1 O‘NEILL CITY. GATE "'24)" OF 2 GREAT IVATIOIVS, "'IiE'RE COJIIZIIEROE MOVES W’ITH TIDE AJVD RAIL. Send to the undersi neol for maps and pan:- phlets which will in orm you about Blaine, Puget Sound, and the new state of Washington. laine, the future metropolis. Population, 15339, 75; 1890. 2100. Complete system of electric lights; waterworks; tenmiles twelve-foot Side- walks; six miles graded streets; has best land- locked harbor on Puget Sound. Four greatest trans-continental railways. _The Canadian Pacific and Great Northern Railways are Just completed here. The Northern Pacific is only 15 miles away and the Union Pacific 1s coming as fa st as men and monev can‘ build. Now is the time-to. buy lots and blocks and realize on thevgreat rise in values. W e are the largest owners. Lots range from $75 to $1,500. Lots five to ten blocks from water front. $75 and $100; ch01ce, $100 to $250.. Terms one-third down; balance, one year, in equal monthly payments. You get exactly the same terms as given _at_ our Offices here and in Blaine. By remitting ten dollars by draft, registered letter or telegraph we w111 select for you the best unsold lots. _ . REFERENCES—Eyery bank and busmess firm in Seattle; Washin ton National Bank; Hon. E. O. Graves, Pres1 out and ex-Assustant U_. S. Treasurer; L. H. Griffith, Reality and Banking CO. and ex-Governor Eugene Semple. Seattle' First National Bank; Blaine National Bank an Chamber of Commerce, Blaine,,Washingt A D D E E s s . NEIV ENGLAND LAND AND HARBOR IIIIPROVE‘DIENT (30., OCCIDENTAL BLOCK. SEATTLE. WASH. HAVE on‘hand \Vhiteivood and Pine Mantels, without tops, from $5 to $9; Whitewood Mantels with tops, $17 and .$30; Bevel Mirrors from $15 to $20; Hardwood Mantels in Cherry, Oak or Ash, from $224,- to $100. Tile Hearths, Facings Grates and Fire Backs in stock or furnished at short notice. A full stock of Doors, Sash and Blinds of regular Sizes alivays on hand. Plate Glass for store fronts a specialty. Wire Netting and Fencing, Screen Doors and \Vindow Screens. Also the Best Barn Door Roller in the market' Estimates given on plans. Job Work done promptly by experienced workmen. A large stock of EXTENSION LADDERS. All who are in want of anything in my line will do well to call on me before purchasmg elsewhere. ANTON STOMMELL, 10 WATER STREET, NORWALK. 1 3‘73 3111104 . W. SMITH. 55: Main Street, KEEPS CONSTANTLY 0N HAND A COMPLETE ASSORTMENT OF ALL KINDS OF eats, FISH, Oysters and Clams IN THEIR SEASON. Orders called fOr audide- livered free of charge. ' Call and ”See M AND I WILL SUIT A'YOU. 3m106 Must Be Sold.- FARM Of 35 Acres, all Meadow and Pasture Land. Dwelling House, nine rooms, about 20 years old. Large barn and cow house nearly new. Five hundred peach trees in full bearing. App es, gra es and small fruits in a bundance. ‘ituate two milesfrom Norwalk Bridge. on the main road to New Canaan, on high ground. Fine View of Long Island Sound. Price $4,000. Must be sold tosettle an estate. For further particulars enquire of 3 ' . .. . WILSON. 3 GAZETTE Building. Norwalk. Ct. . IIGHIISIIY nun ,. The Body of a Woman Found Float-- lng In the Sound. Brought to South Norwalk. Wednesday afternoon, Monsell, of Rowayton, was sailing the oyster steamer Laura, his attention was attracted to what seemed‘to be the body Of a human being floating on the water, ncarSmith’sIsland. He secured sailed to South Norwalk and summoned Coroner ‘Burke. It proved to be the body of a woman minus both limbs be- low the thighs. The body was in a terribly decomposed state, the flesh all gone from the head and not even a tuft Of hair, in the way of recognition. A ragged undershirt was the only cloth- ing on the body. " The coroner was of the opinion that the body had been in the water for months. The ghastly object was placed in a coffin by Undertaker Gregory and buried at Pine Island. A Crazy Man in Wilton. Hurlbutt street last Saturday night was thrown into a great excitement. About dark, ainan was heard in the lower part of the street, shouting “oh-ho, Oh-ho” with an Irish accent. He continued this until he arrived Op- posite the school house, where he stopped and set up an unearthly yell- ing Of “God help us,” "God help us,” for an hour or so, when Constable Van Hoosear Came upon the scene with oth- er men Of the street, and held a coun- cil of war. Van Hoosear went to inter- view him as to his whereabouts, when he replied: "None of your business.” Then Van Hoosear approached him, and he made a slash at him, but missed him, when it was found he held in his hand an open razor. Thishe flourished (which glistened in the light of the lan— terns), continually yelling like. a mani- ac, at the top of his voice. To venture to go near him was dangerous; a rope was secured, a noose formed, ind Van Hoosear, while the man’s attention was diverted by the crowd, crept up behind him, and threw the lasso, which caught him firmly around his neck, when he sprang and tried to extricate himself by cutting the rope, but in his frantic struggle he fell, and the razor was knocked out of his hand, and Frank Barnes allowed his delicate form to come down upon him, so the wind wouldn’t blow him away. His hands were tied and he was carried into the school house, where Van Hoosear brought his medical skill into use and washed and dressed his hands, which were covered with dirt and blood, as he had out very bad gashes in two of his fingers. Selectman Ambler directed Van Hoosear to care for him during the. night. He put a watch Of some thirty- five of Wilton’s staid citizens as aguard over him. On Sunday morning Dr. Gorham was called and decided he had been on a terrible spree, swallowing \Vinnipauk snakes, and all that, and the wild cats were knowing at his Vitals. He was taken to Officer Morehouse, agent of the Conn. Humane Society, and lodged in the Norwalk lock up. . He gave his name as Pat Fogety, of Stamford, Conn. He had worked for Jim Howlin,a plummer; was acquainted with Pat Hannion, of Stamford; had been there nine years; was looking for work, and was Irish from County Clare. A OBITUARY. There died in Wilton, July 29th and was buried on the 31st, Mrs. Polly Olm- stead, aged 95 years, 3 months and 24 days. She had always lived in Wilton, and was the daughter of Silas St. John, who lived at “Nod.” between Ambrose Lockwood’s and the School house, and who used years ago to ride on horse- back to Hartford and get \Vilton’s school money.- His daughter Polly mar- ried Seth Olmstead of Chicken street soon after the close of the War of 1812, > or in 1815, and continued to live on Chicken street until a few years since, when her advanced age made it neces- sary for her to make her home with her children. She has been the oldest res- ident Of Wilton, since the decease of Mrs. Clarissa D. Raymond, who died January 25th, 1887, aged 104 years and 8 months, she having been born April 25th, 17 2. Mr. James H. Cook, aged 94, is now Wilton’s oldest inhabitant, and Mr. Cornell Abrams is next, he having been born July 26th, 1800. He attended church last Sabbath in vigor- ous health. » — ———————-ooo Accident to a Valuable Horse. On Monday evening, George ‘N. St. John, a carpenter who works for S. B. Wilson and who lives on the New Ca- naan road, was driving his valuable four year old horse down the Benedict Farm road from the South Norwalk bridge. when he fell over and upon one Of the South Norwalk iron Street hy- drants standing dangerously near the beaten road track, and which, owing to there being no street light. neither horse or driver seems to have seen. The poor horse was terribly gashed and out under and on his fore legs. He was brought to Dann’s stable and Dr. Seh’uppan called, who dressed and sewed up the severe wounds. It is said that this is the. second accident which has been caused by the same hydrant. as Herman '. it and putting it aboard of his steamer . ORCHARD 'ANI'J'GARIIEN. GARDENING AND FRUIT GROWINGFOR AMATEURS AND PROFESSIONALS. Fruit Ladders Recommended By The National Pomologist in 'a. Report to the Department of Agriculture as the Best for Use in Orchards. The ladder shown at Fig. 1 is recom- mended as the best form of fruit ladder, and is familiar to most readers. It is made of a straight round pole, divided as shownwith a, rip saw, leaving several feet at the top, with a smooth iron band at the top Of the split; then crowd the two legs five or six feet asunder, with a temporary brace nailed to them. Then bore holes and insert the rounds, and it 1 2 THE BEST FRUIT LADDERS. is done. There is one defect. A part of the rounds will be five or six feet long, and they must be thick and heavy for strength, or they will be liable to give way. TO'impart the necessary strength, and yet retain-their lightness, all the longer ones may pass through a stiffening. bar, so that all thus connected my support each other—that is, each one will then have the strength of‘the-five held by the bar. Iron points at the lower ends will prevent the ladder from slipping, and the point at the upper, thrust in among the branches, or into a fork, will retain its place. Another modification is represented by Fig. 3, where a wooden hook is placed at the upper end, which may be hooked on a limb, and will thus .,be firmly held and requiring less breadth at the bottom for bracing. The hook is made of wood, broad and padded to prevent bruising, and is secured to the ladder with screw bolts. Having but little slant, the holes may be bored before the pole is separ- ated. Requirements of Peach Trees. The peach tree needs a. dry soil, and so well is this known that it is usually planted on sandy or gravelly land. This exposes it to one danger not Often thought of. This is the deep freezing which often occurs on such soils when not covered by snow. While the bulk of the original forests remained snow was not-drifted by winds, and lay evenly over the surface. In these times peaches were grown in many places where they have long since been abandoned. The temperature of the air in winter is not lower now than it used to be, and .the failure of peaches where they for- merly succeeded is probably due to deeper freezing of the soil, destroying vitality by depriving the tree of moist ure. A mulch applied late in the fall or early in the winter around the trees would remedy this evil. If put on after the ground is frozen it would also pre— vent too early expansion of peach buds, and thus save their destruction by late frosts in spring. Seed Potatoes. Experiments made with a view to de- ciding the much vexed question of profit- able seeding of potatoes. at the Wiscon- sin station, are thus reported upon: Both with cuttings and whole tubers, the largest merchantable yield came from the heaviest seeding, though the increase of merchantable yield was by no means in proportion to the increase of seed. The proportion of small pota- toes increased with the increase of seed. The smaller whole potatoes gave inferior results to the smaller cuttings. Two single eyes in a hill yielded decidedly more than one, without a corresponding increase in small potatoes. N 0 loss in yield followed planting in hills as com- pared with drills. The results were clearly Opposed to A cutting off the “seed end” of the potato befOrc planting. NO advantage followed sprinkling the cut- tings with land plaster before planting. A Promising “’hlte Grape. The Green Mountain grape, which is being tested with fifty-three varieties at the state experiment station, gives prom- ise of being a valuable addition to the white grape list. It is reported from the station to be six days earlier than any other grape given there. The bunches are of medium size, shouldered and gen— ally on long stems. The berry is medium in size, of a yellow green hue; the pulp is tender, the flavor agreeable. It is claimed that the vine is a vigorous grower, Trailing Arbutus. Mr. Jackson Dawson is reported as having said before a. meeting of the Massachusetts Horticultural society that Epigzea 'repens (the well known trailing arbutus or Z‘IIayflower). can be grown successfully if nice clumps are selected and grown in a frame or greenhouse one season. It does best in a northern as- pect, or will do well if plaiite'1 on the I edge Of rhododendron beds. Horticultural Hints. It is difficult to overestimate the value of tree ferns in large conservatories. The Idaho pear has an excellent record in Idaho, and is now on trial in various sections of the country. Louis Boehmer is the name of a new chrysant-hemum introduced by Messrs. Henderson & CO.~ Field and Farm tells that in Califor- nia, after the grapes are taken from the vines, the sheep are allowed to crop the leaves and tender shoots, destroying the vine pests. ' lingual Another Horrible Accident at the Monroe Street Crossing. The Victim Scarce 5 Years of Age. Freddie, the“ eldest of two children of Mr. John Drescher, was struck and in- stantly killed Monday a. m. at the Mon?- roe street crossing, South Norwalk.- by the express that passes through here at 10.08. The first intimation that Engin- eer Devine had of the accident was the little fellow falling to one side of the tracks from the pilot of the locomotive. Devine instantly reversed the lever and stopped the train within its own length. The boy must have been instantly kill- ed, a deep gash on the front of his head showing the cause. His neck was also broken by the concussion. The body was taken to the baggage room and Mr. Drescher summoned. He was almost crazed with grief. Later the body was taken home, but a few hund- red feet from where the accident hap- pened. Mr. Drescher has the sympa- thy Of all in the sudden taking away of his child, who was scarce five years of 4 age. The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon, Rev, Dr. Seward conducting the services. Four little boys acted as pall bearers. The interment was in Union cemetery. ‘+>_._.____ _ DEATH OF CHARLES H. CROSBY. The Superintendent of the Bridge- port Hospital Passed Away Yesterday. Supt. Charles H. Crosby, whose death has been momentarily expected for the past two weeks, died at 3.30 O’clock p. in., Monday. He; had been ill since last June. He wa‘S taken down with a severe cold, and for a time with pneu- monia. He recovered partially from the attack, but soon was taken down for the second time. Notwithstanding he had the best medical attention avail- able and the constant care of his family and friends, his constitution was une- qual to the task of battling successfully with the disease. His last hours were made. as comfortable as possible, and to the end he was surrounded by his lov- ing wife and daughter, who had watch- ed by his bedside unceasingly since he was first taken ill. ' Charles H. Crosby was born at Cold Spring, on the Hudson, May 25, 1831. When four years oldhis parents remov- ed tO South East, N. Y. , where his child- hood and youth were spent. He re- ceived a common school education, and when Old enough, was apprenticed to a boot maker in that town. Later he engaged as clerk in a sub- urb of Danbury, where he married Henrietta L., daughter of the late Jo- seph C. Sears. For several years he followed mercantile pursuits in New York and Danbury, where he removed in 1858. He was a staunch republican and was a legislator in 1875 and 1876. In 1880 he was elected sheriff of Fair- field county, the only republican who has held that office. June 1, 1881, he removed to Bridgeport to assume his officmwhere he has since resided. April 1. 1837, he became superintendent of the Bridgeport Hospital. which office he held till his death. Supt. Crosby’s death will be regret- ted all over the county where he was extensively known. In public office he served his country well. In his death the county sustains a heavy loss. He leaves a widow and daughter, who have much sympathy in their sad bereave- ment. I suffered from acute inflammation in in my nose and head—for a week at a time 1 could not see. I used Ely’S Cream Balm and in a few days I was cured. It is wonderful how quick it helped inc—Mrs. Georgie S. Judson, Hartford. Conn. MABLIN 4?“?5” :I "“i “ RFPEAT'NGF: filELES EVERYWHERE MADE BY TH EMARLINFIREARMSCO. NEW HAVEN CONN.. U.S.A. " O. E. WILSON Geznral Insurance and Real Estate Agt MONEY T0 LOAN. Stocks, Bonds, etc., Bought. and Sold, an Loans Negotiated at Lowest Rates of Interest ' GAZETTE BUILDING, NOR WALK. CONN. ' OLD AND PE'NSIONS new LAW GEN. WM. H. NOBLE. No. 91 STRATFORD AvE., .BRIDOEPORT 9 9’ ROOM Has all blanks needed under New Law for ,soldiers. Widows, Parents and Children. Call , ‘ 1' send for question blanks at once. I 0 "l r. d B . I Li's?» OUR NEW BABY HAS BROUGHT US A FULL INVOICE OF GROCERIES, Teas, Coffees, Crackers, Olives, &c., AND WE WILL SELL THEM AT- ROCK BOTTOM PRICES. III .. Nickerwsnnt Bells; IAIIVIs KELLIIGB, FINE EMS and Shoes, leather and Findings. Everything In the Shoe Line I' PRICES THE LOWEST: Bl-ZPA‘IRING A SPECIALTY! 3.....3l Main Street, Norwalk. (JIIIINAL, _GLass— ACATE l5 Wall Street, Norwalk. *—*—*—%—*—*—*—*—*—*—* EATH *- -0 N—* Fleas and Mange. NON-reisoxous. ASure and Quick Remedy for lDestroying Fleas on Dogs and Cats, and all Vermin on Mon, Animals and Birds. For POISON FROM IVY 0R MERCUIBI or and most diseases Of the Skin and Scalp. Eczema, Prickly Heat. etc.. it _is a safe and sure cure. For sale by druggists. PRICE 25 CENTS. Manufactured by J. E. LARMER, Norwalk, Conn. WWrite for circular. 3m117 Miss St, Joh SUMMER MILLINERY. We are ofierin our entire stock of millinery at a GREAT R _DUCTION. Our prices are beyond competition. —-—A Full Line of— M ourning -:- Goods . Constantly on hand. HAIR GOODS, A SPECIALTY. COMBINGS MAIII; Ur. C o :B. s E '1‘ s . Agency for M ethadame Griswold Corset We also keep the Warner Corsets-C. B. A., La Sprite. Majestic and others. ' COME EARLY To SECURE THE BEST - BARGAINS. NO TROUBLE TO SHOW GOODS. MISSES ST. JOHN 33 MAIN STREET, NORWALK. Celegflants. Strong, Stocky Plants, 40¢. per hundred. Transplanted Plants, 75c. Hanfoul’s Floral Hall. ”1'35th Seeds. “L19: G. A. FRANKE- THE HAIR CUTTER No. 1 Gazette Building, Norwalk. HOT AND COLD} BATES. DENTISTRY. R. \V. H. BALDWIN is new permanent- ly located in the Bishop Building, No. 334 all street,_where all in need of Dentistry In . an form Wlll find valuable uselstance. is referencesare your friends and neigh. hers, and he inv1tes inquiry as to has ability and past record. Consultation free. Office hours: 8 a. m. till 6 p. m. tf3§ HENRY-HUSS, Restaurant, Cafe and Smoking lIIIoIII, GRAND CENTRAL DEPOT, 42d Street and 4th Avenue, New York room of New ilroad. Entrance from waitiii York. New Haven & Hartford tf32 Building Materials, 860. UILDING STONE, all ualities of sand. cellars dug, ardens an grounds renovat- ed and horses an carts for hire. I have some thoroughly rotted and very fine manure for flower e s. J. W. EDMUNDS. No. 6 South Union Avenue. P. O. Box 654. Norwalk. TAB AND CONCRETE WALKS. Laid inInew and the best possible manner. and old ones neatly and substantially repaired and at very reasonable rates. All orders promptly executed. ' Wm. LOCkWOOd, Real Estate, Insurance and Investment Securities. —MONEY TO LOAN.— Insurance Placed in First-Class Companies. Office—Corner Main and Wall Sts., Norwalk‘ J. Belden Hurlbutt, Attorney and "Unundu at Law, R001 4, UP STAIRS, Gazette Building, Norwalk; Co Alex. 3. Gibson, Organist of the First Conglyegationgl Church Waterbury, and eucher of Pianoforte, Organ and Musical Composition. P. 0. Lock Box. NORWALK, ’CONN. TNA INSRUANCE CO., of Hartford. Incorporated 1812. Charter Perpetual. Capital and Assets, $8,902,272.64. Insures against loss and damage by FIRE on terms adapted to the hazard and consistent With the laws Of compensation. COWLES J1. MERRILL, Sole agents for Norwalk and Vicmity. The NIIIIIIIII Fire Insurance CI. Has now Completed its 26th SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS YEAR, And has not outstanding a dollar of'unpaic1 losses-or claims for losses. No sound cam (my Insures for less. V. C. STREET, Pres; G. B. ST. JOHN, Treas., GEO. R. COWLEs. Sec’y. R. B. CRAUFURD, Investments, R831 Estate and'InsuIance R00]! 2, MASONIC BUILDING. FURNITURE I Geo. ll. Raymond, Furniture Dealer, Has removed to the new and commodious store four doors above his Old stand and stocked it with NEW GOODS of the LATES STYLE and FINEST FINISH. GEO. H. RAYMOND. Agent. Furnishing Undertaker and Embalmer. I give my personal attention to laying out and furnishing everything necessary for the interment of the dead. Residence, NO. 3 Berkeley Place, Norwalk. Telephone communication with residence. To Horse Owners! We keep constantly on hand a good assort- ment of Kentucky and Ohio Horses, Selected with great care in the western mar- kets. We have horses suitable for all pur oses and no one who wants a thoroughly re iable animal should purchase before seeing what we have to Offer. We also keep constantly on hand at'our Carriage RepOSItOI'y a com lete line of CARRIAGES from the best ma ers. which are manufactured for us to_ special order; every ‘carriage warranted. WAGONS and CARTS of every description; HARNESSES WHIPS, ROBES, BLANKETS. ' - DANN’S LII’ERY STABLE, OFFICE :—48 WALL STREET. NORWALK . Opposite'D. & N. Railroad Depot. F URN-[TOR E. A Full Stock of Furniiure of all kinds. Parlor and Bedroom Sets, DAVID STOW. Main Street. Soulh Norwalk. HENRY TILLY. ‘- CARRIAGE MAKER, ISO UTII IVOJB lVALIi', CONE . Opposite Depot. ——-—Manufacturer of— Family Carnage, Vienna, Bunm 9i ALL KINDS OF REPAIRING. J
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