Connecticut western news., 1899-11-02
GREAT HARRINGTON.

street Thursday evening he suddenly collided with James Cleary of Sheffield who was riding in the opposite direction It was face to face collision and the shock was terrific. Editor Claisy was dashed to the ground where he was soon found in an unconscious state He was taken to his home on Mahaiwe street and did not regain consciousness until Friday night. Dr Holohan was called to attend him while Dr Beebe was summoned for the Sheffield man who had g bad cut in his forehead which the doctor closed with seventeen stitches. James Cleary's wheel was smashed while that rode by the editor escaped injury.
 George Ripley Pinkham, head master of the High School, has presented to the library of that institution . set of Ralfe's edition of Shakespeare. The library has increased 400 volumes of choice literature since January. It in- cludes the original collection in mem- ory of Miss Ida Roraback, the gifts from the library of the late Dr. Hartley as we'll as those of Prof Pinkham and others.
 While George Cofing Warner was on his way from his office in this village to his home at Van Deusenville Friday evening his horse became frightened at Q wheelbarrow near the house of Fred Abbey and overturned the carriage Fortunately Lawyer Warner escaped in jury and the horse was soon caught.
 The farmers auction day sale Satur- day drew quite 8 number of people, but not near as much of crowd as attended the first year of the sales.
 Dr w. P. Small, representing the TsghkoErac park association, laid out new street Saturday. This street will extend from point near the house of Miss Celesta Hubert through the Robbins grove, so called 300 feet iron Castle street. Building ots will be laid out on this road and will probably have ready sale.
 Rev Fl. M. Dumbell, rector of St. Paul's church, Brooklyn borough, New York city, officiated at the Episcopal church Sunday. While here he has been the guest of Landlord Ticknor at the Berkshire Inn.
 Farley A. Russell, who was appointed some weeks ago to the board of school committee, has declined to serve. A joint session of the school commlttes and selectmen was called to meet yes terday to fill the vacancy. MT Russell, who is a member of the governors council is so much occupied with var ious arduous duties that he was obliged to decline the committee business.
 Mrs Caroline W. Benson and Miss Sarah D. Benson, widow and daughter of the late Henry c. Benson, have brought suit against the Ct. Barring ton fire district, in which they claim damages of $5000. They allege that the dam owned by the district on the Green river sets back the water on about a dozen acres of their land This they state was once fne meadow land but has been changed into bog swamp by reason of this overflow. George O. Warner and H. M. Whiting are attor- ney's for the plaintiffs.
 After an illness of ten days Mrs Mary O. Bancroft, wife of Henry J. Bancroft. died October 28 at her home in Housa- tonic. She was daugh ghter of Heman B. and Mary (Chapin) Xagoner and was born at Afford, August 28, 1873. She is survived by husband and one child. The funeral was attended Mon- day at p. m.
 A special town meeting will be held at the town hall next Monday to con- sider the lay out or change of 8 road leading through the lands of the Rising Paper company who recently purchased the large paper mill partially erected by the late Henry D. Cone several years ago. The company are raising their dam and spending thousands of dollars in completing the mill and other inn provements. By raising the dam the old highway will be overfowed and for this reason 8 new road on higher ground is Q necessity.
 After an illness of several days Lydia K. Munson, wife of John O. Munson, died Tuesday at her home near Van Deusenville. She was born at Washing ton, Mass, January 19, 1926 and was a daughter of Isaac and Loama (Strait) Holmes. She was married te MT Nun son at the Mansion House in Hudson by Dr Waterbury April 24, 1846. Since then they have resided on the farm they now own and occupy. They have had five children two of whom George of Pittsfeld and Mrs Edward H. Shaw survive, six grandchildren and lthree sisters are also living. The funeral will be held Friday at 10 a. m., Rev l.. D. Bliss officiating.
 Joseph Ward Lewis of Pittsfeld. a former resident here, has filed in the United States court schedule showing that he is bankrupt. His liabilities are $6, 665 and assets $6. 443, MT Lewis is city clerk of Pittsfeld and was for merly editor of the Pittsfield Journal. Previous to his newspaper work he was a Meth odist preacher.
 George Kastner, aged 37 years, died on Tuesday. He was one of the pro- prietors of Kastner Hotel on Railroad street, and some two weeks ago had one of his toes amputated. Death ensued from complication of diseases. He leaves widow and one son.
 Mrs Class, widow of Dr Jonathan Class is very ill at her home on Church street | and not expected to recover.
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