Connecticut western news., 1900-05-10
GREAT HARRINGTON.

Mrs Mary O'Neil, 86, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs James Null fancy, early Sunday morning from old age, Mrs O'Neil was born in Ireland and came to this country when quite young, residing in Sheffield and this town where she had many friends. She is survived by two sons, Michael of Sheffield and Hugh of this town. also two daughters. Mrs James Mullaney of this town and Mrs Kane of Waterbury, Ct. The funeral was held Tuesday morning from St. Peters church. The burial was in Sheffield.
 Mrs Michael Kelly, 65, died at her home ir this village Saturday after 8 long illness She was born iu Kilkenny, Ireland. in 1885, coming to G eat Bar rington about forty years ago where she has since resided and made many friends. She is survived by her hus- band and two sens, John P. of Bloom ington, III who has charge of the air brake department on the Chicago & AL ton railroad, and Edward J. who has charge of an American Express office at Gloucester, Mass. The funeral was held ffom St. Peters church at 9 o'clock Tuesday morning. The remains were laid at rest in the Water street cemetery.
 Miss Sarah Cutting of Otis has brought suit against Miss Nellie Haskell of this town. Miss Cutting claims she was bitten by dog owned by Miss Haskell.
 The Hope fire company have elected the following officers: President, Geo. B Norton; secretary. John K. Siggins; foreman of company, Martin Larkin; foreman of hose, Thomas Frederick captain of hook and ladder, Fred Lar , kin; treasurer, l.. L. Gorham. Five members of the hook and ladder con- pany were promoted to firemen. B. D. Humphrey has purchased a pair of team horses from Torrington parties. Martin Graney has bought a pair from George Blodgett of Ashley Falls.
 The Grand Army post have secured Charles Giddings as the speaker for Memorial Day. Baldwin's orchestra will play during the exercises in the hall. and drum corps will lead the pa rade. The memorial sermon will be | delivered at the Methodist church. Miss Eva Tillotson gave very en- | ioyable reception to her dancing class and friends at the Town Hall Friday l evening. Bsldwin's orchestra furnish. ed the music.
 Edward Connolly, who is employed in putting in the water wheels at the Rising paper mills had a narrow escape from death Monday afternoon. He was clin ping up the wall when he fell back. wards distance of about 25 feet to the ground striking upon his head. H. was picked up unconscious and Di Giddings quickly called. It was found that he had broken right wrist and z slight fracture of the skull. A cut sont three inches long was inflicted on his forehead
 Miss Harriet Sheldon left Tuesday for New York, and Wednesday, in com. pany with Miss Anna Archer sailed fol Europe on the ship "Friesland.
 The Winter Whist club held its les meeting of the season Tuesday night il the Thursday morning club rooms which was followed by dancing.
 Edward and Mary Wilcox were befor the court Monday charged with keeping disorderly house. They were placed under $200 bonds for their appesranc
 next Monday.
 The Sunday school conference of tn
 South Berkshire district branch of tn
 Massachusetts Sunday school associa
 tion held it's annual convention at tn
 Methodist church Tuesday, Variou
 speakers from different parts of tn
 state were present and took activ | parts.