Connecticut western news., 1900-12-20
GREAT HARRINGTON.

The death of John 0. New, which oc. cured Saturday morning at his home on Egremont Plain, removed one of the old office holders of Southern Berk- shire. MT New was 73 years old and was born in Foulton, N. Y., in 1927. He was the son of Orien O. New and Anna Dunchpaugh. His education was commenced in the public school. which was completed in the Claverack academy At the age of IS years he graduated and taught school for six years in the vicin- ity of Claverack. In the year of 1850 he came to Great Harrington and for one year was assistant registrar of deeds and in the post office with Isaac Seeley. In 1851 he married Anna Sanford and they removed to Keene, N. H., where Mr. New engaged in the hardware bus. mess. He remained there for one year, and in 1858 returned to Great Barring ton and re-entered the registrar of deeds office with Mir Seeley. Here be remaired faithful employee for 15 years, until 1868 At the death of Isaac Seeley he was elected registrar of deef [ and held the office until 1897, when MT Malcolm Douglas secured the nomina- tion. MT New was Democrat and a strong supporter of his party. He is survived by his wife, two sons, Frank and Fred, also two brothers who reside in New York. The funeral was held from his late home at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon. The services were conduct ed by Rev 0. O Rich of North Egre- mont. The bearers were J. o. Taylor, B. B. Barnes, J. B. Chadwick and Nal colm Douglas.
 The o. s. Sullivan comedy company. which appeared here three nights last week, became stranded and were un- able to leave town until Monday night, when they secured enough money by circulating 8 subscription paper, An unpaid board bill was left behind.
 Mrs Lorinda Blunt, 67, wife of Rat son Blunt of North Egremont, died Friday night at her home after few weeks illness. The funeral was held at 10 o'clock Monday from the Methodist church, Rev c. O Rich officiating. The burial was in the village cemetery.
 The annnal meeting of the Housa- tonic Agricultural Society was held Thursday of last week at the town hall The following officers were elected president, J. A. Brewer; first vice, M B. Turner; second vice, w. O. Hinman treasurer, O. O. Bidwell; secretary, F. Fl. Bripgs; executive committee for two years, s, H. Bushnell of Sheffield, R. H. Race of Egremont, and O, G. Smith of New Marlboro. The sum of 2,00O in additional to the entrance fees was voted for the trotting. The treasurer's E report shows gain over last year.
 The Grand Army Post has elected c s. Baker commander for the ensuing year. The Woman's Relief Corps has elected Ella Cook president and Mary Phillips treasurer.
 The contract for the furnishings for the new hotel to be erected on Berk. shire Heights has been let to J. B. Adams. representative of White Plains firm.
 The Odd Fellows worked the second and third degrees upon one candidate Tuesday evening.
 Thomas Foley, 69 died Sunday al his home in Housatonic where he has lived for number of years. Mir Foley was born in Mayo County, Ireland. The funeral was held Tuesday morning from St. Bridget's church. The re. mains were taken to Holyoke foi burial.
 Rev and Mrs H. M. Dumbell leave December 31 for Florida, where they will spend month.