Connecticut western news., 1902-02-13
GREAT HARRINGTON.

Elmer U. doWe or MRrlDofo, M ass. addressed the largest farmers institute ever held at Great. Burlington, last Friday. He spoke on "The Best Methods of Producing and Selling Milk" At noon a basket lunch was served in the hall. During the after noon farmers meeting was held in the court room and Henry Race was elected chairman of the meeting. The principal discussion was in regard to proposition which the Borden Milk Company of Canaan, Conn.,, had made the farmers pro- vided they would ship 100 cans of milk day. A great many of the farmers who are interested in the Egremont creamery were opposed to it. and both sides were thoroughly aired. The meeting was adjourned without any definite decision.
 The Searles High school will clear about $75 from the proceeds of their play given Saturday evening.
 Mrs John Brewer died suddenly Sun day afternoon At the home of her son, J. A. Brewer. from a shock. She was born March 30, 1897 in New Marlboro. Her maiden name was Miss Lucy Maria Smith. On October 3, 1844 she was married to John Brewer of New Marl- boro, and came to Great Harrington to live in 1870. Mrs Brewer was life long member of the Congregational Church, joining this church by letter from the New Marlboro church. She is survived by four children. John A. Brewer, Mrs Henry T. Robbins, Ed ward & Brewer and Charles R. Brewer who reside at Great Burlington. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at 3 30 from her late home, Interment in the Mahaiwe cemetery. Rev. Leon D. Bliss officiated.
 A tramp giving his name as John Jones applied for place to sleep Monday night. He was found to be in bad condition. One ear was severely frozen and his feet badly chilled. He was taken to the house of correction for 60 days.
 Frank Cook has resigned his position | riage and harness repository at the Warner House livery stables in Ca nssn, Ct.
 George E. Russell, an old and highly respected resident of Great Barring ton. died at his home Sunday afternoon after lingering illness of about six months. Mir Russell's life was spent in Great Harrington where he had done much in the early manufacturing bus. mess of the village. He was also close ly identified with public affairs. MT Russell was 60 years old and was the son of the late John O. and Jeannette D. Russell. His education was com meneed in the public schools at Great Harrington and was completed in the schools at Poughkeepsie, N. r. His many years of active business was com- menced when he entered the National Mahaiwe bank at Great Burlington as bookkeeper. He left this position to engage in manufacturing and was for many years connected with the Berk- shire Woolen company and later with the Endric Woolen company. About eight years ago Mir Russell withdrew from the business. He was 8 member of Cincinnstus Lodge of Masons, and was a prominent member. He is sur. vived by 8 widow, . son, George B. Russell of Sheridan, Mont, who is on the surveying line for the Northern Pacific railroad, and two daughters, Florence Russell of Clinton, N. r., and Helen Russell who resides at home. He is also survived by brother, Farley A. Russ all. and a slater, Miss Abbie Russell. both of Great Darlington. The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 2.30.
 Wills R. French died last Friday ai his home in Kansas City, where he had lived since August, being employed as meat inspector by the government He was born October II, 1866, at Will Evansville. He attended the Great Bar rington High school and graduated after four years course. Mir French then attended the Chicago veterinary college. graduating in 1891. October 30, 1889 he was married to Carrie Bunce of South Egremont. He was { member of the United Workmen and Congregational Church.
 The annual ball of Hope fire com pany last Friday night was great suc cess. Smiths Germania orchestra ot Pittsfield furnished the music.
 Mrs B. B. Evans returned yesterday from the House of Mercy, convalescent after nearly three weeks treatment