Connecticut western news., 1900-04-05
GREAT REMINGTON.


 home on Dresser avenue at o'clock Saturday afternoon from several weeks illness. By the death of Mr Bur- get Great Harrington lost one of Its most honored and respected citizens, and man whom all admired. During the IS years which he served as clerk he made many friends who deeply mourn his death. Mir Barget was born in the town of Afford in 1887, the son of John and Harriet Burget. He received bis education in the public schools and was at one time instructed under the late Judge Justin Dewey. After receiving his education he went to Morristown, N. J. where he taught school for mum Der of years. In 1860 he married Miss Lydia A Pinpy then residing at Brook side, N J. In 1864 they moved to the oil region in Pennsylvania where he re- mained for four years engaging in the oil business. In 1868 he came to Great Burlington where he remain ed until his death. Here he en- gagged in the grocery business with William Kilbourne on Railroad street, but afterwards he purch ased the busi. ness and moved to Main street. He finally closed out and entered the firm
 
 remained for about 12 years. In 1882 he was elected town clerk which posi- ton he held until his death. Mir Bur get was a strong Democrat and loyal citizen. In the fall of 1886 he was elect ed representative to the Legislature, de- feating Joseph Kline by about l90 votes. He also held many minor offices including special county commissioner, assessor, and was at the time of his death treasurer of the Electric Light | company. He was member of the Congregational church and at one time he led the church choir for Is years. Mir Burget was devoted Mason, a mem- Der and past master of the Cincinnatus Lodge. He is survived by widow and one brother, Marcus, of Chicago. The funeral was largely attended from the Congregational church at 3 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. At 2 30 the. Ma sonic brethren formed in line and march | ed to the house where the services were conducted by Rev Fl. NJ. Dumbell of St. James church. At 8 o'clock the remains were taken to the church and the servlce conducted by Rev l.. D Bliss. The Masons then took charge of the body and conducted their services at the grave. There were many beauti- full floral offerings of roses and cut flowers. The flag was hung at half mast from the town building and all stores were closed for two hours during the services. The bearers were J. A. Brewer. E. E. Barnes. H. T. Robbins, W. H. Dresser, R. H. McDonsld and F. W. Adams.
 Joseph Kershau has purchased the Cooley place in Brooklyn which was built in 1893.
 The house owned and occupied by F. O. Ladley on Egremont Plain was to. tally destroyed by fire Sunday morning. The hired man arose early and started the fire, after filling the stove with wood he went to the barn. In short time the house was discovered to be afre A portion of the furniture was saved. The loss is about $2500, covered by some Sl200 insurance.
 The school committee have organized with Dr Giddings as chairman, Harry Douglas, treasurer, F. A. Holohan, sec- retary. Ludger Pilon and Eugene Thatcher were appointed trusnt officers. George s Gilmore of Gardner has com- menoed his duties as assistant principal and teacher in science.
 The Congregational Church society have elected the following officers Clerk, Charles E. Platt; treasurer and collector, Miss Alice Beckwith; execu- tive committee for three years, Clarence R. Sabiu; to fill out the unexpired term of the late D. J. Coleman, I. G. Perry. The reports of the treasurer and execu- tive committee were accepted and placed on file
 The Thursday Morning Club have elected the following cfficers: Presi dent. Mrs H. c. Joyner; vice presidents, Miss Carrie Sheldon, Mrs T. J. Rams dell, Mrs R. O. Taft, Mrs Edward Man vile; secretary, Miss Lottie J. Adsit treasurer. Mrs W. o. Dalzell; auditor Miss Alice Beckwitb; directors, Mrs A. 0 Collins, Mrs M. l.. Church. Mrs 1es. sic Gilbert and Mrs Annie Giddings.