The Torrington Register Souvenir Edition; An Illustrated and Descriptive Exposition of Torrington, Connecticut, 1897 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1897 Excerpt: ...ones in this vicinity. Formerly they were distinct establishments, but for some time past they have been united and conducted by Mr. George D. Jones. Together they afford good accommodations for upward of eighty animals and ample space for storing vehicles, and the combined establishments are well kept up. A general livery business is done, everything in way of a livery outfit being quickly furnished, as are party wagons and sleighs; hacks for depot service, parties, weddings, funerals, etc., one of these, an exceptionally fine one, being rubber tired, and a hearse which Mr. Jones has is one of the most Bela St. John, M. D. QR. BELA ST. JOHN was born in Wilton, Conn., May 19, 1827. He is the son of Bela St. John, a prominent man in church, town and state matters. His grandfather, John St. John, was captain in the continental minute men in the revolutionary war. His mother was neice of General Stephen Keeler, at one time on Washington's staff as adjutant general. The St. Johns are directly descended from Lord Bolingbroke (Henry St. John). Three brothers of the family were among the first settlers in Norwalk, (now East Norwalk). Dr. St. John attended the academy at Weston, Conn., and afterward the Latin school at Wilton, Conn. He studied dentistry with the late Dr. H. V. Porter and afterward studied medicine with Dr. Wm. E. Bulkeley. He graduated from the New York Medical College and is a firm believer in the law of similars as expressed in the motto: "Similia Similibus Curantur." He has lived in Torington thirty years and in this period the population of the town has increased nine-fold. The first few Some proprietary articles which bear his name and which readily sell on their merits are also manufactured by Mr. Sage. Sage's Bicycle Wheel Oil, mad...