Connecticut western news., 1899-10-12
GREAT HARRINGTON.

Mark Hamilton, noted broker of New York city, was in town last week. Thursday evening game dinner was given in his honor at the new Hotel Waverly on Railroad street. A goodly number of business men attended.
 Postmaster William O. Hinman and wife left Monday for journey to Wash. ington, D. 0. They expect to be gone about two weeks and in that time will visit Mrs Hinman's birth place in Louss county, Virginia.
 The selectmen served notice Saturday upon the telegraph, telephone and elec trio light companies that their poles on Railroad street must be removed by Saturday of this week. This action is with asphalt blocks. It is said the wires will be put under ground; where they should have been placed original ly.
 John E. Pell and Miss Gretchen Tefft gave luncheon at the golf club house Friday to 15 young friends.
 Charles B. Church and family of Hill burn, N. J, have been in town this week ss the guest of his father, Col. George Church.
 The pupils of the high school held reception Friday evening at the resi- dence of Mrs l.. K. Strong on South street. Principal Pinkhsm, with Miss Dresser, received, Harold and William Stanley of the freshman class acted as ushers. The occasion was 8 very enjoy able one for both teachers and pupils.
 It is now 50 years since Berkshire county had the honor of having one of her citizens occupy the chair of govern or of Massachusetts. It is matter ot history that George N. Briggs of Pitts field was governor of the state from 18t3 to 1850. As W. Murray Crane of Dal- ton has been nominated by the Repub- licans, he is sure, if he lives, to be the next governor of the state and Berk- shire county will again be honored.
 MT and Mrs John H 0. Church gave another of their big dinners Friday evening. Six very select guests were present.
 Mir and Mrs Albert Winchell left last week for visit at Topeka. Kansas
 The list of voters for the November election was posted by Town Clerk Bur- get, Friday.
 A pretty home wedding was that of William l.. Benedict and Miss M. Aug usta Huntington at the residence of the brides parents, MT and Mrs Miles T. Huntington, Tuesday at 4 p. m., Rev l.. D. Bliss officiating.
 George Franklin Bradford, a we'll known farmer and highly respected clti- zen, died Sunday evening at his home in Guilder Hollow, Egremont. He war c d ireot descendant of Governor Brad for of Massachusetts and every way worthy of the name. Mir Bradford was @ son of Uri and Charlotte Hurlburt Bradford and was born at Cornwall Hollow, Ct.. Juno 10, 1851. In 1853-54 the family moved to Egremont where they engaged in farming. On June 4, 1873 Mir Bradford married Miss Almira E. Hall. daughter of Ebenezer Hall who also resided in West Egremont. In 1875 he united with tue Methodist Epis- copal Church at North Egremont and has ever since been faithful member He has also been prominent in town affairs. having been . selectman in 18S8- 90, an assessor in 1882-83 and has held the same office continuously since 1890. His mother was native of South Ca- naan. Both parents are dead but he is ouhSiVOu " n WiuOWs bWO uduButoES Isabella and Clara, and three sons, Clar- ence, Calvin and Uri. Also by brothers Ralph and John and sister Miss Mary Bradford. The funeral was we'll attend. ed Wednesday at II a. m. from his late home, Rev 0. T. Cooper officiating The burial was in Riverside cemetery, North Egremont.
 The marriage of Miss Bertha Race. a daughter of R. Henry Race. to John Willard of Bridgeport formerly of North Egremont, took place yesterday at p. m. at the home of the brides parents near that village. Rev c. T. Cooper officiated.
 The committee of the fire district has awarded the contract for building the new engine house on Castle street to John Viola who was the lowest bidder. The y ork will begin soon. The plans drawn by Westfield architect call for a building of brick 50 feet front by 62 feet deep. two stories high with 50 ] foot hose tower.
 A life of Lord Harrington. after whom the town was named, has been purchas- ed in England for the public library. |