Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-03
SPENCER B. LANE
Death of President 0t inc Lane
 Manufacturing Co.

Spencer B. Lane, president and treasurer of the Lane Manufacturing company died this morning at his home, 54 Leavenworth street.
 Spencer Burton Lane was born in Watertown, November "A, 1885. He was educated in the public schools of Watertown and Waterbury and at St James school, Winsted. In 1S47 he removed from Watertown to Water bury and has resided here ever since. He was connected with the Lane Manufacturing company throughout its existence and invented various ingenious devices which have come into extensive use. On June 12, 1862 he married Adelia Angeline, daughter of Alanson Robert Hickox, whose residence stood on the corner of School and East Main streets. MT Lane resided for some time in the old Hickox place. He is survived by one son, Henry B. Lane, secretary of the Lane Manufacturing company.
 The death of MT Lane removes a man who has been actively identified with the business interests of the town for over half a century. He was man of excellent character and while he managed to acquire com petence early in life he did not ac- complish 1t by questionable methods What he had he came by it honestly He was we'll liked by the help and not without good reason, too, for he was not one who cared to show re- markedly large dividends at the ex- pense of those in his employ. He be- lieved that a workingman was entitl- ed to fair treatment and sufficient wages to enable him to live decently and make some provision for the time when he will not be able to keep pace with the procession. In this respect he differed very widely from those who regard men as mere machines and aim to get all there is in theBl not so widely known as many arc who have done less towards the up. building of Waterbury, but those who knew him intimately held him ir high esteem and will regret to learn that he will be with them no more MT Lane was a member of St Johns Episcopal church.
 The funeral service will be held al the house Thursday afternoon at o'clock. The burial will be private.
 The funeral of Henry B. Plat was held this afternoon from hi! late home on Round Hill street witt service by the Rev John G. Daven port, D. D., and interment in Pint Grove cemetery.
 Michael Novak. aged g years, died yesterday at the Waterbury hospital The funeral vii take place to-mor- row morning from J H. Mulville's un- dertaking rooms at o'clock with q mass of requiem at St Cecilia's church and interment in Calvary cemetery. August Laliberte died yesterday af ternon at his home. 1905 Baldwin street after short illness with pneu monia. He is survived by his wife and one son. Edward. The deceased was carpenter by trade and had q wide circle of friends and acquaint. ances. The funeral will be held to- morrow morning with mass of re. quiem at St Anne's church and inter. ment in Calvary cemetery.
 The funeral of Patrick Coughlar took place this morning from his late home on Baldwin street with T mas; of requiem at St Francis Xavier church by Father Curtin and inter ment in new St Joseph's cemetery The bearers were George Stearns John Carroll. Thomas Dillon, Patrick Temple. John Condon and William King. the two last mentioned oi Hartford. The floral offerings includ. ed q pillow marked Rest" from the family; pillow lettered Rest" em. ployes of the New England Watcl Co: wreath. Torrance CoughIan; bou, ouets, Mary and James Kimmie.