The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1901-04-06
FAIR HATEN NEVIS.
Death OF Frederick l.. Buckingham In
Buffalo, N. Y.

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News received yesterday morning of
the death of Frederick l.. buckingham
of 105 East Pearl street, which occurred
at Buffalo, N. Y, was a shock to his
many fl ends anu comes to his family
as an inconsolable grief. Mr.. Bucking-
ham for many years travelled as sales
man for the English 6 Mersick COM
rany, and had been away Tor nine
weeks About three weeks ago he was
i'll at st. Louis, and had physician,
but it was supposed he had nearly re-
covered, as he was able to continue his
business. The first received letter
Thursday evening from Mr.. Tillinghast
of the G. Cowes Co., who was at the
Buffalo hotel, stating that he had
found Mr.. Buckingham there SICK. lie
said the patient was under a physicians
care and everything possible was being
done for him. Mr.. Bucklng nam had
requested him to forward his orders.
Early yesterday morning tho firm re-
ceived a telegram announcing Mr..
Buckingham deat:s at 3:40 a. m. A
telephone message was sent to the drug
store of j. T. Hillhouse, and the latters
son, Charles P. Hillhouse, called at
the Buckingham home and broke the
sad news. The deceased had suffered
severely with stomach trouble recently
and died after a severe hemorrhage. He
leaves widow, daughter of the late
Mr.. and Mrs Horace Barnes OF East
Pearl street. He also leaves a son, Le-
Roy a. buckingham a boollkeeper at
The English &c Mersick company, and
three daughters-Mrs. Frank Chapman
and the Misses Leila and Elsie Buck
ingham. The deceased was born IN
Seymour fifty-four years ago and had
liven in Fair Haven over thirty years
and for most of that time was travel
ing salesman. going all over the coun-
try and being well known to the pro-
fession. Besides representing the house
of the English & Mersicll company he
sold goods for the firm of which Senator
Smith of Newark ~ j., Is the head.
Years ago he travelled for the G. CoWles
& Co. He was man Of genial DISPOSE
ton and popular with his friends. Be
sides his Immediate family he leaves a
brother, George Buckingham proprietor
of the Arcade Iron works of Worcester,
Mass. Upon receiving the news of his
fathers illness his son, Leroy A. Buck
inghan, and J. B. Kennedy, of the
English & Mersick company, started
Thursday evening for Buffalo.
Yesterdays weather was disagreeable
for a holiday, and many who had
planned outings were disappointed. The
stores and branch postoflice closed at
noon.
Good Friday services were held at
st. James and Grace P. E. church and
St Francis r. G.. church; at the latter
the church was crowded at the early
masses. The services were very solemn
and impressive, and without music.
At Grace church there was a com
nlemorative service from IL o'clock noon
until D. m.
At the East Pearl street M. T.. church
tomorrow morning there will be the
holy communion and reception of mem
bers. and a short Easter cantata 1.-THE
Lord is Risen at the evening service
Smith T. Bradley had big trade in
Easter flowers and was obliged to work
all of last night to fill his orders. \
To assist in the celebration OF the |
anniversary Of the marriage
of Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis B. Converse, d
party of their friends called on them |
at their home, 229 Grand avenue, Thurs |
day evening. 1t was complete sur |
pris9 but the callers were made very |
welcome. Refreshments and ice cream |
were served, games played and the |
evening was passed very pleasantly. |
The couple were sincerely congratulate
ed upon the anniversary, and wishes |
for many returns of the day
The funeral of Timothy Fitzgerald Of |
Grand avenue was held Thursday from
St. Francis church. The deceased was
Lhirty-six years of age, and was a
track boss for the Fair Haven and
Westville Railroad company. He work.
I'd last Sunday and was able to be out
Monday His death was quite sudden |
His widow will receive $4,000 from the
o. U. w. He was a member of East
Rock lodge, and had paid $50 in assess
nents and dues. He leaves a widow |
md three children.
The dancing class which has been in
'tructed the past season at Miss Chap
mans school on Pierpont and Ferry
streets, will give a reception at Polar
star hall this afternoon from 8 to S
''clock. Miss Sims is the teacher.