Connecticut western news., 1897-11-11
GREAT HARRINGTON.

Nathaniel Mosely, who shot his rela- tive, George Spencer, at Hartsville, Oct. Is, was tried in the District court of Southern Berkshire Saturday, Judge Sanford on the bench. Lawyer Fl. c. Joyner appeared for the state, with Lawyers Giddlngs and George Coffing Warner for the defense. The court room was crowded beyond i,s seating capacity and several deputy sheriffs with High Sheriff Fuller were present The witnesses were Medical Examiner W. P Small. Avery Harris, Arthur Spencer, son of the murdered man. and Deputy Sheriff Bidwell, who went to and returned with the prisoner last week. As the public are all so we'll in- formed as to the tragedy it appears un- necessary to present the evidence, which did not vary materially from the account heretofore published Mosely was held without bail for the grand jury which meets at Pittsfeld the second Monday in January. A crowd were at the depot when the sheriff. boarded the tIain with their prisoner, who was taken to jail at Pittsfeld and corfioed in cell 73.
 As there will be no hagmsn at the South street crossing during the winter ID oni ihs people will have to be careful and look out for approaching trains.
 Presiding Elder Birtchmore, of New Haven, Ct |. preached at the African NJ. E. Zion church Sunday and held a meeting with the officers of the church
 Tue lots on Railroad street where the Sanford block and hotel were destroyed by fire. were sold Saturday for Sl2. .075 which includes the payment of a mort gage for S1, ,500. The property, which has belonged to a syndicate composed of Dr Camp. E D. Humphrey and Le- grand Ramsey, was bid off by John Viola. It is understood, however, that two or more wealthy men will have the lots and erect new buildings thereon.
 The place on Castle street, which has been occupied all summer by Fred. Dar- lington and family, is being graded in front of the house. Frederick Sanford and wife are the owners ofthe property, which will be much improved by the filling in of several feet of earth.
 Mir and Mrs Hobart H. Mason, of this village and New York city, came up Saturday and on Monday received the keys and took possession of the place they recently bought of Marcus B. To- bey. Mir Tobey and family have gone to Pittsfeid to reside.
 Rev M. B. Snyder, pastor of the M. E. Church, Is expected to preach at AL ford Sunday in exchange with Rev J. Fl Keep. The Holy Communion will be administered at the close of the dis course.
 Last Thursday evening a we'll attend a1 al nsaI la hal at the house of Mir Donlan. who super intends the woolen mill on Water street. Refreshments were served and there were games for amusement with danc- ing
 A force of men in charge of Robert Kilbourn has been at work the past week laying a 6-inch water pipe from Bridge through Main to South street.
 The frequent dynamite blasts on the esst side of the village. which have been going on for several weeks, have become very annoying to the people in that To- cality. In some instances houses have been shaken, plaster loosened from the walls and dishes clattered on the tables. The sick also have been seriously dis turbed
 In the suit of the estate of Frederick Miles against Herbert W. Weaver, of Alt. Washington, judgement has been rendered in favor of the estate by the District court of Southern Berkshire.
 Chief of Police Pilon and his brother Peter, of Pittsfeld, have gone to Mon- treal to visit sister who is i'll.
 The affairs of the Young Mems Chris tian Association are being wound up and the rooms will be closed for lack of support. The books and furniture are to be sold in order tn pay debt of $500
 David H Truman died at North Egre- mont Sunday, aged IT years. He was engaged in the candy business at New York for several years.