Connecticut western news., 1896-06-25
GREAT HARRINGTON.

Several of our people attended the funeral of the wife of Rev Emory J. Kelley at the Methodist Episcopal church. North Egremont, last Thurs day. It will be remembered that this excellent woman was killed and her husband very badly injured. by being run into by young horse which es- capped from its owner, Dr G. H. Race, while being driven on the road to Egremont week ago last Tuesday. The services were very impressive and the church was filled to more than its usual seating capacity, chairs being oc- cupied through the aisles. Rev J. w.. Bohlman, of Falls Village, read hymn $50 in the Methodist collection. Rev A. E Lord, of Hillsdale, read the scrip ture lesson, Prayer was offered by Rev O. P Dales of Maiden, N. r.. where Mir Kelley formerly preached. Rev F. D. Abrams, of Lakeville, read hymn 415 Rev M B. Snyder. of Great Bar rington, delivered the funsrsl address in relation to the we'll spent life of the deceased. Other clergy present were Revs B. Seeholzer of Canaan, H. I. Hoag of North Hillsdsle, J. H. KeepIof Afford, and Rev MT Lawrence of the local Baptist church. The body of the deceased was taken Friday morning to Stamford, N. r., for burial. The floral offerings were very beautiful, there be- ing several choice varieties of roses. Two sisters of the deceased and other relatives were present and the scene was very effective one. John g. Shults, H. O.. Harrington, G. W. Hall, George B Floss, l.. K. Klian, W. + Crippen, R. H. Race and George W Meesac officiated as pail bearers.
 During the severe shower Sunday afternoon COW, worth $40 owned by Andrew Garrison, was struck by light | ming while ulder tree and killed. Our neighboring town of Afford Ii preparing to celebrate July 4th with { chicken pie dinner followed with music | speeches and other demonstrations be fitting on great national holiday.
 It was reported bv the doctor Mon day that Rev E J Kelley was recover ing from his injuries receieved in tht sad accident last week.
 Mrs F. Cooper Clark, very beauti ful woman who has spent several sea sons in town. died Saturday night a the house of-- Pixley where sh, was boarding. She was 42 years O age and the cause of her death wal cancer. Her husband died some year ago. The marriage engagement of Mis- Gertrude Tyler Platt, daughter of G W. Platt of this village, and Arthur l. Moore who is studying for the Episco pal ministry at Boston, is announced.
 A ten inch tile sewer is being lait in Russell avenue under the direction of John Viola. ......-.
 Farley A. Russell has sold buildin, lot on West avenue to Albert Win.hell The lot joins Mir Winchell's place.
 A town law strictly forbids the ridin, of bicycles on the sidewalks.
 A 50 foot flag pole was raised in iron of the residence of Charles H. Evans oi East street Saturday evening. Amit the cheers of the people and singing b, a number of children an elegant 10 foo flag was hoisted to the Berkshir breeze. The strongest drink on thi
 pleasing occasion was ice water. Gu acquaintance with Mir Evans leads t, the conclusion that it is . McKinle, flag. payable in gold.
 Henry Miner, 20, son of Wilbur E Miner. of Monterey, was drowne, while bathing in Lake Garfield Monda evening. He was a graduate of tn
 high school.