Connecticut western news., 1899-03-02
GREAT HARRINGTON.

The funeral of Timothy F. Kennedy, proprietor of the Kennedy house on Railroad street, whose unexpected death occurred last week Wednesday, took place from St. Peter's Catholic church Friday at 9 a. ID. with requiem high mass. The celebraut was Rev Fr. Ooyne of Adams deacon, Rev Maher of West tockbridge; sub-deacon, Rev Martin Murphy of Great Harrington Rev Fr. McGovern of Great Harrington; master of ceremonies. The pail bear CTS were Edward J. Msloney, John Filming, Thomas J. Kearin. James McManus, Patrick Whalen and Michael Donahue. Friends and relatives from Holyoke, Pittsfeld, West Stock kbridge, New Haven and other places were pres ent.
 Henry Baker, who has been post master and merchant at VanDeusen- vile fer many years, has resigned and will soon retire from business.
 Charles R. Brewer has purchased the west half of the Phillips place on Christian Hill, MT Brewer has also bargained for right of way through land of Seneca Nodine, who lives in that locality. and will build a road from the highway connecting with Castle hill, along the western shore of Lake Mansfield. This road will pass through the newly acquired property and come out on Christian Hill northwest of Great Harrington village. An entire new ter ritory will thus be opened and the bounds of the village greatly enlarged. There are said to be fine sites for bull d. ing lots aud the new road will make Q delightful drive especially in summer. If the project as contemplated is car ried ont it will probably give employ ment to 8 number of men and teams in constructing a road through rocky section of the town. There is also wood land to be cut off and a water supply to be obtained.
 The farmers institute of the Housa. tonic Agricultural society was well at tended at the District court room last Thursday, The subject was poultry culture from practical standpoint. " The speaker was Abel F. Stevens of Wellesley, Mass. In his interesting re- marks he stated that there are not enough eggs produced in this country to supply the demands of the people. As an article of food eggs are equal to milk as nourishment. In breeding fowls select the healthy and vigorous ones of the kind desired for successful results. To feed for winter eggs use bone, cabbage, steamed clover. wheat and corn and at noon feed warm mixed food. Give them warm water through the cold weather. As the best fowls for business he mentioned Rhode Island red, White Wyandottes, and barred Plymouth Rocks.
 Mrs H. W. Wright is repairing her residence on South Main street.
 Peter Anthony, who has managed the Sanford farm on Sanford hill for the past few years, has hired the James Van Deusen farm near Egremont plain George E. Hinman. assistant clerk of the Connecticut House of Represents tives, was the guest ever Sunday of his parents Mir and Mrs w. o. Hinman.
 Mrs WilliamL Lee of this village, who has been ill with consumption for some time, died Saturday aged 29 years The funeral was attended Monday at 2 p. m. She is survived by husband and one child.
 A citizens caucus to nominate town officers will be held at the court room Saturday at 6.30 p. m.
 The central telephone office has been moved to the pos. office block.
 Geo. E. Phillips was instantly killed at West Stockbridge Sunday, by falling on the sidewalk. He came from Stotts- vile, New York. He was 60 years of age and bachelor. In his trunk the sum of $2, TOO was found.
 Fire broke out in Ksstner's saloon about 2 o'clock Wednesday morning. Bremen responded promptly and moi much damage was done. The fire was incendiary.
 BaldwiD's band gave successful con- cert and hop on Tuesday evening at the Town Hall.