Connecticut western news., 1899-06-29
GREAT HARRINGTON.

A hail storm visited this town Satur. day afternoon. But as it lasted only 8 few minutes no damage was done.
 Elmer M Sheldon and Miss Allie l.. Hurlbut. both of this village. were unit ed in marriage at Troy, N. r., last week Wednesday. Rev MT Williams officiat- ed. Mir and Mrs Sheldon have taken a cottage on Mahaiwe street.
 The ladies' aid society of Afford held strawberry and ice cream festival at the house of William J. Warner in the west part of Great Harrington last Thursday evening. Mrs Warner furnish ed the strawberries and about thirty people were present.
 Several Indian girls from Hampton Institute arrived last week They will spend the season in this and adjacent towns.
 The schools of this town closed Fri day for 8 vacation to September 5. Special exercises of an interesting na- ture were held at the High school. Farewells were said and Principal Pink ham gave 8 half-hour address on the successful work of the past year and of the bright outlook for the future. Plans are being made for the introduction of business course of study for the com ing school year and this pr opposition ap- pears to meet with public approval.
 The commencement exercises of the Searles High school was attended at the Town Hall Monday evening by an audi ence that packed every part of the room. Music was furnished by Baldwin's or chestra. The program follows: Ora tion Latin Language and Liter. ture, Charles B. Hill, Jr.; "Class Will"- Elsie K Smith; Presentation of class gift by Nellie A. Pendlebury; Address to the graduating class-Prof. T. Har- wood Pattison; Presentation of diplomas by Rev I. S. Hartley. The class gift was fine picture or work of art and it was accepted on behalf of the school by Louise Dewey Brown. The graduates are Bessie D. Brown, George H. Brown, Frederick O. Cushing, Joseph G. Cook, Mabel l.. Davis, Charles B. Hill, Jr., Margaret G. Loftus, William T. Maley, Marion F, Newell, Nellie A. Pendle- bury. Royal A. Plstt, Elsie K. Smith, Stella Van Deusen
 Charles R. Brewer sold Friday his fine residence on Hollenbeck Avenue to John R. McCoomb of New York city. It is reported that the price paid was $20,O00.
 Timothy Kearin, 8 citizen of this town for several years, died at North ampton, Friday morning, aged 73 He was brought here for burial, the funeral occurring from St. Peters church Sum- day afternoon. The deceased was uncle to T. J. Kearin, the Railroad street clothier. Mir Kearin is also survived by two brothers, Michael, of Lee and Thomas of this village, besides several nephews and nieces.
 Arthur Knox, editor of the Woodbury Reporter who has had weeks outing at Lake Buel returned homs Saturday morning. It is stated he will return to the lake in September for a longer stay
 Railroad street is to be paved next month in ompliance with vote of the town.
 John l.. Bates, speaker of the Massa- chusetts house of representatives has been engaged to deliver the address at the annual fair of the Housatonic Agri- cultural society in Septembe
 Mrs William I. Walker is slowly recov- eiing from the serious injuries she sus- banou III 1uo IuLdWhJ hCCluoub h6 reported last week.
 Arthur D. Buck and Miss Margaret McG uire are to be married this (Thurs- day) morning at Housatonic Rev MT Pagan officiating.
 Frank Stodolsky and Miss Frances Gelta were united in marriage at Hous- atomic Sunday, Rev MT Pagan officiat- ing,
 Miss Maria Sullivan and James Hen- nessey of this town are also to be mar ried at Housatonic, this morning by the same priest.
 A reception of members, graduates and teachers of the Searles high school was held at Kellogg hall, High school building Tuesday evening, from seven to 8 o'clock. After the reception ban quet was attended at Hotel Miller Charles Giddings was toast master and speeches were made by Judge W. B. Sanford of this town, George E. Hin- man of Willimantic, Ct.. Prof Franklin Giddings of Columbia college, Dr George Beebe read poem, and the happy occasion was attended by about 125 young men and women.
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