Connecticut western news., 1905-02-09
GREAT HARRINGTON

held Friday evening and was attended by about 300. It was called to see if the district would adopt the committees recommendations for an additional water supply. The committee, through their chairman, A. O. Collins, present. ed their recommendations and approved of Goodale brook in Mount Washington as a gravity supply. The proposition was thoroughly discussed. The meeting voted strongly not to take the brook and the committee was discharged with thanks for their work. A committee composed of J. W. Curtis, J. L. Pringle and O. N. Gilbert were chosen to ex- anime the East Mountain reservoir sup ply, together with that of Roaring Brook, and report at a future meeting. The sum of $500 was appropriated for their use.
 Miss Elizabeth Mullaney visited with Mir. and Mrs. William Evans in Canaan last Thursday. @
 In the case of Faivre vs. Dunn, tried in the District court, January 26, Judge Sanford rendered his decision Friday morning for the plaintiff. The court awarded $7.50.
 Mrs. Carmi F. Dillon, who has been at the Rutland sanitarium, is now great ly improved in health and expects to re- turn home in May.
 The Winter Whist club met Thurs day evening with Mrs. Alice Whiting First prizes were won by Judge W. B. Sanford and Mrs. W. O. Dalzell. The next meeting will be held Friday even- ing, February 10, with Mrs. O. B. Sim mons.
 Frederick Sparkman of New York has been spending few days in town.
 John E. Clarey and family have ar rived in town, after a visit at DesMoines, Iowa, their former home. They are re- siding in the Pope house on South Main street.
 Andrew L. Hubbell. Fl, died suddenly at his home on South street about 3 o'clock Friday afternoon from heart trouble. MT. Hubbell fell about two weeks ago and broke his leg, and since then has been confined to his bed, but appeared to be improving. MT. Hubbell was one of Great Barrington's best known citizens and business men. He was born in Winchester, Conn.,, March 5, 1884, q son of Luman Hubbell and Jane Monroe Boyd: In 1854 he came to Great Harrington and entered the em- ploy of B. F. Durant, and in 1856, in company with Edwin Hubert, founded clothing business which he later bought and conducted until 12 years ago. when he sold it to Hatch & | Dewey. He was prominent in town affairs and served several years as select man. He was for many years director | in the National Mahaiwe Bank, and at one time president and superintendent of the Housatonic Agricultural Society. He was prominent Mason and secre- tary of the Royal Arch Chapter. He married Miss Martha Woodworth, Sep l tember 10, 1857, who survives him, with one brother, James B. Hubbell, of St. Paul, Minn. The funeral was held at | 3 o'clock on Monday afternoon at Mir. | Hubbell's late home on South street in Great Burlington, and Rev. L. D. Bliss, pastor of the Congregational Church, of ficiated. Burial in the Mahaiwe ceme tery was in charge of Cincinnatus Lodge of Masons. l There was a praise service Sunday evening in the Methodist Episcopal church. The choir was assisted by ar orchestra of five pieces. The pastor preached sermon on The Compas sion of Jesus"
 Mrs. Mary 0. Stone has been the guest of Miss Mary Carpenter in Pitts field for few days.
 W. Taylor Day of Great Harrington has secured charter for the Sheffield lighting and power company, which has been organized. The company i: capitalized at $500O, and the following officers have been elected: President Samuel M. Fox; secretary and treasurer Albert L. Barnes. These officers, with | George de P. Fox of Great Harrington constitute the board of directors. The company proposes to furnish light anc power to the residents of Sheffield, anG already they have been guaranteed about 50 private consumers.
 The Charles E.. Callender property near Glendale was sold last Saturday morning at public auction to the Monu ment Mills Company of Housatonic The property includes about 130 acre. of land, valuable water power and { number of buildings, and sold fol $12, 100.
 Jacob Goldberg, travelling salesman of New York, died suddenly about | o'clock Tuesday night at the Hote Miller. He had retired for the nigh and was taken suddenly ill and rang fol the bell boy. Dr. Cavanaugh, who wal in the hotel, was called, but had been il the room but few minutes when tn, man died. An organic trouble of tht heart, which caused oedema of tht lungs is said to be the cause of death. brother who lives in Boston has beer notified
 The divorced wife of Dr. E. M. Culver of New Marlboro, formerly Mary Clark daughter of Senator W. A. Clark ot |