Morning journal and courier., 1885-06-22
OBITUARY.
Death of SiIas Thompson, of Wes'
 Haven. Early Last Evening.

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 Haven, Early Last Evening.
 Mir. Silas Thompson, of West Haven, died at his residence on Main street in that place last evening at half-past five o'clock. lie had been in failing health for several months but hopes were entertained that until recently owing to his natural strength of constitution he might rally. About week ago he had protracted attack of hemorrhage at the nose which was only stayed after repeated efforts by the physicians. For the last forty-eight hours previous to his death he was unable to recognize those about him. He died surround ed by his immediate relatives. MT. Thomp- son was highly esteemed citizen and leaves an honored name. He had filled various public officers in West Haven and was for many years member of the Congregational church in tIe borough. In politics he was always firm Republican. Some years ago he erected opposite the square the principal building in West Haven, which bears his name, in which are the postofice and town clerks and other offices, hall and stores. Mr. Thompson had for fifty years resided on Main street. He was well known and had many friends in this city. He was twice married. His first wife, who died years ago, was Martha Minerva, daughter of Ichabod Smith, to whom he was united in 1S32 Three sons survive: Hon. Don. 5. Thompson, prominent in manufacturing In West Haven, Harry I. Thompson, the artist, and Clarence E. Thompson, of the New Haven and Northampton R. R. company $ office, all residing in West Haven His sec ond wife, who is left to mourn kind hus- band, was Mrs. Cornelia Burton, of New York city, to whom he was married nine years ago. The deceased was esteemed in all the relations of life. His age was 77 years and months The funeral will take place tomorrow at p. m. from his late resi- dence.
 Death Of Mrs. Aaron N. Skinner.
 This death which occurred yesterday morn ing at the hospital at the age of 91 years, will recall not to the many of her contemporaries, for they are now resting in the city of the dead; but to the few surviving, the rem iniscence of mansion many years ago in Hillhouse avenue, whose stately form ex- terior, refined and cultured interior and gen erous cheerful hospitality idealized the re- fnement and dignity and culture of tie childless house of MT. and Mrs. Aaron N. Skinner for many years.
 There was such devoted sympathy and unity of purpose between the two that the history of this truly excellent and most es- timable woman cannot be written without reference to and brief outline of her husband Mir. Skinner's death occurred in. October, 1858. He was an etlu- cator of youth from all parts of the country for many years and in this calling excelled and attained enviable distinction, not mere ly instructing the minds of his pupils, but impressing upon them unconsciously and most acceptably the image of his own high minded and exquisite sense of right and honor, caught by them by instinct and in- spiratien. He distinguished himself as the most public-spirited citizen that New Haven has had and was it's model Mayor for several years. There was grace and charm and fas- cination about the man that made that beau tiful and true saying upon his monument, Deeds of kindness graced his daily life."
 His monument, stately one in our old cemetery, was erected at public expense by his grateful pupils, friends and fellow citi- zens Mrs. Skinner's character in her de- pertinent of life was as strongly individual ized and marked as her husbands, and So truly was she his helpmate that it might be truly said that he could not have achieved his own remarkable success without the ex ecutive ability and well-ordered management of his wife.
 Though generation has since passed away many of the soldiers of the war of the south ern rebellion will recall with grateful hearts her unstinted and constant efforts at our hospital for their comfort and recovery. Her general and generous charity to the needy and suffering poor, when her purse was equal ly endowed with the means, thereto as her heart with treasury of Christian charity and unselfsh enegy that never failed will be Mrs. Skinner was identified for many years with the Center church as member and communicant thereof under the of the late Rev. Dr. Bacon.
 NEW HAVEN June q, 1885. c.