The Press., 1896-05-07

Flaherity will carry on the farm this sum-
mer lately occupied by Mr.. Armstrong.
Mrs. Bassett, of Willimantic, spent the
Sabbath with her sister, Mrs. Charles
Lathrop,
Frank Aldrich has bought fine COW of
Mr.. Geo. Barber.
Monsoon.
Judge George Newton, died suddenly
at his home in Monsoon at about midnight
last Saturday night of heart disease. He
had not been in good health all winter,
and several weeks ago he nearly died
from this trouble, but he had rallied so as
to go about his business again, and was
improving until Saturday, when he was
taken sick during the day and sank rapidly
until his death in the evening. In the
death of Judge Newten the town of lA44ens
son sustains a great loss. He was kind
and thoughtful neighbor, and many sick
room has been cheered by his frequent
presence. He was one of Monson's most
public-spirited men, one whose influence
was ever on the side of advancement in
all town matters. In politics he was a
democrat, and held various town Offices
Judge Newton belonged to one of Monsons
oldest and most honored families. He
was born June 10, 1881. He received his
education in the public schools and
academy, after which he went to Fon du
Lac, Wis, and later was in Springfield
for three years. Returning to Monson in
1868 he entered the employ of Merrick,
Fay & Co. as printer, which position he
held for some time. January 1, 1865, he
published the first paper ever published
in town, the Monson Times, four-page
paper, six by eight inches. He was always
interestedin newspaper work land was from
corr espondent of papers. For number
of years he was engaged in the insurance
and real estate business and was notary
public. About 1880 he conceived, the idea
Of exhibiting whale in the west and ao,
cordingly secured one of the Lateen
species in September of that year. The
venture was a successful one financially.
In September Of 1881 he disposed of the
body and returned to Monson. Later he
resided in California for time, but again
returned to his native town and resumed
his business. About two years ago hi
was appointed associate justice and this
Aofice has claimed considerable of bis time
He was one of the charter member!
of the MonsOn historical society and it,
historian. He successfully carried GU
the plan of the late William N, Flynt il
ga thering Monson's old men together il
Memorial hall last October for a socia
time. Judge Newton married August IA
1859, Miss Harriet T, Topliff, who, witt
son, Warren F., of West Upton, and
daughter, Laura S., wife of Arthur E
Fitch of Palmer, survives him. He ais
leaves two sisters, Sarah M, widow O
James Gardner, residing at Hyde Park
and Abbie, wife of J. G. Wing Of Palmer
to all of whom he was much attached
The funeral was held at his late residenc
yesterday afternoon. There was larg
number of people present. Rev. F.
Hatch Officiated. Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur q
Norcross sang Come unto Me-" an
! lone Sweetly Solemn Thought" TIL
bearers were George II. Foskit, Georg
W. Seymour, Carlos M. Gage, Joel H
Thompson, Horace Squiers and John Oh
Quit. The burial was in the Center cen
terry. There were many beautiful flowers
Edgar Colburn sold all of his six hust
l els, except one peck, of cowslips in Nor
r son last Saturday.
Alleurin Delphia, of Moulton Hill, ha
3 the misfortune to cut a frightful cash
= the forefnger of his left hand, nearly SCI
ering it, short time ago. He was ais
unlucky enough to get large walnl
splinter into the thick part of one of h
hands recently, and it is there yet, havin
withstood all of his efforts to get it out.
3 The body of Mrs. Mason Trask We
taken from the Wales tomb and bUrie
in the Gage cemetery few days ago,
J A cat belonging to Merrill Blodge
climbed up and put her head into the doc
: of the bird house the other day, and the
couldn't extricate it. When the fami
/ discovered her predicament they went
her rescue, but pussy had bloody nos
), where the bird had picked her.