Connecticut western news., 1900-06-14
GRHAT HARRINGTON.

The storm of Monday was a very se- were one and much damage resulted here, The large barns owned by War rem Orissey on the Stockbridge road were struck and totally destroyed by fire. The barns were 40x30, 100x60, and 30x24 feet. The lightning struck the large building and the flames quick ly enveloped the other two. In the buildings were his three hired men who were greatly shocked and were un- able to stir for few minutes. When they fully recovered they hurried to rescue the cattle, all but three COWS and calf being removed. The buildings contained several tons of hay, wagons and farming tools which were lost. On Sept. 5, 1890 the old barns which stood upon the same foundation were destroy ed in similar way. The entire loss is about $7, ,000 with 5000 insurance on the buildings.
 Lightning struck the farm barn own cd by H. L. Langhaar in New Marlboro Monday afternoon and was totally de- stroyed by fire. In the building were harness, wagons and number of pigs which were burned. The loss is about $1, ,50e.
 The school committee have engaged all the old teachers for the ensuing year, some at an increase of salary. The Thrse Mile Hill school will be discon- tinued and the ten or more pupils trans ported to this town.
 Rev J. G. Bacchus of New York has rented the Carter cottage and will ar rive in few days.
 Dr Weston and family of New York arrived today and will open their cot tage on June Mountain.
 Lawyer G. O. Warner has returned from Chicago where he was married several weeks ago.
 Joseph Brown is wanted by the police for having stabbed two men here Satur- | day night. Late in the evening he got into an argument with Michael Kreshi and the result was that he stabbed him in the hip with pair of scissors. Brown then returned home where he made things interesting for his mother and sister, until his brother called William Welsh. When Welsh appeared Brown became infuriated and bounced upon him, ssabbing him in the back and side with knife. Three doctors were call- cd to dress his wound. During the ex- citemsnt Brown escaped. The summer house on Mt. Petra was discovered to be afire Sunday afternoon. The neighbors formed bucket brigade and extinguished the fire before much damage was done.
 Special Justice Rowley sentenced Em- ma Henderson and Sarah Hicks Satur- day to three months in the house of correction at Pittsheld for disturbing the peace in Stockbridge. The evil dence shows that they had engaged in a fight and that profane language was of- | ten used.
 The joint school committee of the South Berkshire school district met at Hotel Miller Saturday to elect super intendent vice Fl. J. Jones' The mat ter was carefully discussed and the meeting adjourned until July 10. Eight candidates for the office appeared in person before the committee. There are nearly 40 applicants. MT Mulgreen of New York, has rent ed for the summer, of Mrs Samuel Camp the Dr Bates house.
 The following have been invited to act as reception committee at the Alum nj banquet June 29: Mrs Harry Doug las, Miss Jeanett Platt, Miss Clara Woodin, George R. Pinkham, Mrs A. o Collins, Charles Giddings, Harry Douglass and Miss Louise Brown. M. Lux has such a large number of | orders ahead that he has employed sev- eral new stone cutters. J Mahern of Boston has taken posi- tion with J. T. Harper as prescription | clerk.