Putnam patriot., 1909-10-22
WOODSTOCK

The friends and acquaintances of l William W. Webber were shocked 10 i hear on the morning of Oct. l2 that l his life had suddenly ended, the imme- diate cause being heart failure. MT. i Webber came 10 Woodstock from Pom ] fret in early manhood and since that i time has always lived in town. He ! was connected with the educational in- terests of the town for many years, both as teacher and member of school board and has filled various town of fees. He was a member of the Con gregational church and his pastor. Rev. G. T. Waters, conducted the funeral services from his home Thursday, Oct. II. Lead Kindly Light and Abide [ With Me, were sung by Ms Mm. Lindeman and Mrs. Riddiek. A sis ter, Mrs. Ellen Bishop, is the only sur yiying member of the Nebber family.
 Rev. G. F. Waters attended installa- |. ton services in New Haven and W as away over Sunday. In hls absence his pulpit was filled by Edwin Gordon, Hartford Theological student, an earnest young man of promise who de- livered a most acceptable sermon
 MT. and Mrs. Wm. Child are estab- llished in their new home at Hiiiefest. MT. and Mrs. Ernest Williamson have had vacation in Woodstock Albert Caine has gone to Woon- socket for the winter.
 Miss Ware entertained her brother at the Academy over Sunday.
 Mrs. Dwight Burritt and Mrs. Eiiaa- beth Bingham spent Sunday in tosO.
 Miss Inza Hinricks is entertaining a young lady friend.
 Clarence w. Bowen and family have closed their summer home and gone te the city tor the winter.
 E. k. Hall recently visited his old friends in New London.
 The few living friends in Woodstock of J. Henry Bayer of Yates Center, Kansas, were greatly shocked to learn of his sudden death by apoplexy. He came from Germany and worked for the father of Henry T. Child on his farm. Was young man of more than ordinary intelligence and energy. Was taken into the social life Of the place. Became interested in religion and join ed the Congregational church in 1S5o with about twenty others, and was very active in the church while here. Going from Woodstock to New York he engaged there in business and was quite successful. After marrying and having childnen be said New York city was no place for them. Going to K an- sas then and taking up land 6o miles from any railroad he built house 10 which he removed his family. Hard work and good management made him one of the leading citizens Of the coun- ty. He was always strong Republi- can, and represented his township twice in the State Legislature. The last term he was with Col. Alexander Warner at the time of the great Popu- list convention, when they got the con- trol oi the capitol and locked the doors against the other members. He with The colonel and other members of the Republican party with sledge ham mer beat the doors in and so took pos seseion.
 He was elected twice as CountyC Com- missioner, serving the last term as chairman. His 500 acre farm was a model of agricultural progress and thrift. The finest short horn stock was to be found there, as well as horses, sheen. and swine of the highest breed ing. He came like multitudes of other emigranis to this country without dollar, and died leaving his wife, two sons. ana two daughters, all ha tnde- pendent circumstances