Connecticut western news., 1893-10-19
GREAT HARRINGTON.

The Republican convention of the 9th Berkshire District, composed of dele gates from Great Burlington, Afford, Egremont and West Stock kbridge, met at the town hall in this village Saturday. After some preliminary business, Dr Theodore, Giddings, of this town, was nominated as candidate for represent ative to the state legislature. Dr Gid dings, who was born in this town Dec 5, 1885, served in the legislature of 1887 and 1889.
 Rt Rev Bishop William Lawrence, of the diocese of Massachusetts, conducted services and preached at St. James Episcopal church Friday evening. A class of 13 were confirmed. At the close of the services an informal recep- tion was given at the Berkshire Inn.
 Levi Flint, one of the selectmen of Otis, was brought before the District court Friday and charged by Catharine Humison with being the father of her child, born last July. The woman has been doing housework for Flint for a year and half. Lawyer Ely, of Vest field, appeared as counsel for the de- fendant. The case was sent to the Su- perior court and Flint gave bonds of $500.
 In hotly contested game of foot ball Saturday on the grounds at Sedgwick Institute the Young Mems Christian Association club, of Pittsfeld, defeated the Sedgwick club. Score 12 to II.
 Charles M. Gibbs expects to build g house at Berkshire Heights early in the spring. .e...
 T.S-.L u7 r,.I:r aol Cl,arloa Ro,t ley left town Monday for the Worlds Fair.
 During the past week ground has been broken for the foundation of Emil Mundry's s new house on Brainard's Ave.
 The Epworth League convention was held at the Methodist church yesterday. A more extended account will be given next week.
 Asher Patten, formerly of this village and conductor on the north end local freight, but now yardmaster at Middle town, Ct., has been visiting here the past week.
 The intention of marriage of James Kelley and Mary Maloney. of this vil lage, was announced Sunday at the Catholic church.
 John Vosburgh, of Egremont, who was arrested two or three weeks ago for adultery with Ella Benjamin, was brought before the District caurt Mon day. Enough testimony was taken to show probable cause and the accused was bound over to the grand jury at the January sitting of the Superior court at Pittsfeld.
 New windows of larger glass and steam radiators have been put in the National Mahaiwe bank.
 Dwight I. Burget and Noble B. Beck with left for the Worlds. Fair Monday.
 Dr W. P. Small and family have moved into their new house on the Cas- tie street road and Brainard's Avenue.
 F. J. Fuller opened his new crockery store in Parker's new block Thursday and the store was thronged with visitors and purchasers both afternoon and eve- ming.
 B. E. Barnes lost pocketbook We'd nesday, of last week containing 8 large sum of money. He thought he put it in his inside vest pocket, but instead it slipped through.
 R. Fl. Moore is undecided whether or not he will occupy the north store in Parker's new block, which he has leased. The probability is he will re- main in his present location.
 B. P. Hunt & Go. have made exten- sive improvements on their store. A two story addition, 20 feet long, has been built on the rear. The cloak room is now, in the second story. The store will be heated with steam.
 The next game of football arranged thus far is between Sedgwick institute and Canaan academy for October 28.
 The marriage of Judge W.B. Sanford of this town and Miss Katherine M Mesick is announced to take place at the residence of the brides uncle, l.. F. Payne, at Chatham, N. Y., Oct. IS.