Connecticut western news., 1901-05-02

Mrs O. Il. Wetherbee has arrived
from New York for few days.
Frank O. Burtch has sold his build
ing lot on Taghkannuc avenue, to Ar
thur Decker.
Charles M. Camp died Monday morn
ing about IL 80, at his home on Main
street, after an illness of about two
weeks Mr. Camp was born in New
Marlboro in 1856 and was nearly 45
years old. He was the son of the late
DIR Samuel Camp. His education was
received in the public schools, after
which he began work as bookkeeper in
the National Mahaiwe bank. He re-
manned here few years and then enter
ed the Office at the Monument Mills,
Housatonic. He remained there for 10
years, until 1898, when he came to CT.
Darlington and organized the present
Riverdale Mills. He held the position
of general agent and manager. He is
survived by his wife, mother, and two
sisters, Mrs Mary Winnegar and Belle
Camp of Great Darlington. The funer.
al will be held Thursday at $50 from
the house.
Henry J. Smith died very suddenly
Friday morning near his home on the
Egrement road from heart trouble.
During the morning Mr. Smith thought
that he would drive to Great Darlington
with his wife. They had only gone a
short distance when he complained of
not feeling able to take the drive, and
suggested that he would spend the
time with his neighbor, Henry VanTas-
sell, while Mrs Smith drove to the viii
lage She returned soon and Mr. Smith
got into the carriage and they started
for home. A short distance from the
house, Mr. Smith fell over against his
wife, dead. He was 81 years old and
was born in Stockbridge. He moved to
his present home on the Egremont road
many years ago. where he had followed
the occupation of farmer. He is sur
vived by his wife and seven children:
Mrs Raymond, James, Joseph, Kate,
Sadie, and Van of Syracuse. N. Y. The
funeral was held Monday afternoon at
80. The bearers were N. @. Chaplin,
Charles Phelps, James Gardner and
Oliver Jndd.
Mrs Fannie B. Joyner, aged 81.
died Sunday night at the home of
Mrs Irwin Barnes near Housatonic. She
was born in Egremont, and was married
81 years ago to John M. Joyner, who
survives her. together with two children.
a daughter Mrs Irwin Barnes, and a son
William The funeral was held We'd
| nesday, at 2 30.
Ernest Conte went to New York Sat-
urday to meet his brother, Joseph, who
sailed from Naples.
John Mcfarland has received his
5000 insurance from the Greenwich in
surance company.
w. A. Weracher of Warren, Ohio,
president of the Goodale Masble COM
pany, has been in town this week. In
company with Superintendent West
and Foreman Tulley they looked over
the quarry, which is soon to be started.
Mrs Henry J. Mignery and son, Bart
lett. left Monday for trip to Seattle.
Judge Sanford rendered his decision
last week in the case of Seth Dusenbury
against his brother, Michael The YER
dict was in favor of the plaintiff and
gave him the possession of the personal
| properly, including yearling heifer, q
| wagon and several farming implements.
Mrs Mary Phillip is soon to start q
printing Office at her home on Main
street
Charles l.. Weatherbee has purchased
q $1,000 team which he has sent to Great
Darlington.
Miss Sarah Peters. Miss Eva Tillot-
son and Miss Ethel Kerner attended as
bridesmaids the wedding of Miss Ella
Gretchen Tefft and Mr. John E. Pell al
the home of the bride in New York
city on Tuesday evening of this week.
The Rev. Fl. M. Dumbell performed
the marriage ceremony.