Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-04-17

maybe, although considered POLITICAL
ly dead. ne. will yet put up a charac-
teristic fight for the mayoralty nomi-
nation.
As a rule in cities where state con-
Ventions are held there is increased
business for hotels, but there is ex
ception when delegates OF the Young
Mems Christian association assemble
in annual convention, and therefore are
no more source of profit for the hotels
than a Methodist conference. This is
demonstrated by the Y. NJ G. A. ses-
sion now in session in this city. The
local committee have been for weeks
at work getting accommodations for
the visitors in private homes. This
shows the hospitable spirit Of New
London people but the delegates should
insist on paying their own way, IL the
branch they represent was not able or
willing to settle.
There are some organizations. not OF
the magnitude of the Y. NJ G. A.. that
prohibits extensive entertainment by
the home organization in the conven-
tion city, approaching the size Of the
burden on the entertaining organiza-
ton. However, the present custom has
prevailed so long in some Christian
societies that it would be difficult to
inaugurate the radical reform.
John O'Hea,-a most respected citizen
of New London, and by reason of his
fraternal connections, known In every
city of the state. died suddenly We'd
nesday morning. He was 81 years of
age and came to New London from
Ireland when sixteen. He learned the
trade of baker in Williams bakery
After working continuously and faith
fully for that concern for over quar-
ter of a century he succeeded the VIII
liamses, purchasing not only the bust
ness, but the three story brick block
and the dwelling house adjoining
For many years there had been
practically no competition to the Will
liams bakery. but soon after Mr.. O'Hea
became proprietor half a dozen more
bakeries were established and COM
petition became keen and Mr.. O'Hea's
financial burden increased in weight
and after eighteen years of the hard
est work Mr.. O'Hea was obliged to
dispose of his business, continuing at
work in the shop as a journeyman.
Mr. O'Hea, always honest and in
dustrious. was deservedly popular and
made manv friends among them some
who would have esteemed it a favor to
aid Mr. OHea in his financial depres-
sion had the situation been known
But he preferred to bear the burden,
that so preyed upon his nina that mis-
health was impaired He is a good
man gone and many sincerely mourn
his loss. Not a person can be found
in New London who will say word,
in disparagement of John O'Hea.
He was a charter member of Divis-
ion No. 1. Ancient Order Of Hibern-
ians. and for many years served as
president. For over thirty years he
was a consistent and active working
member of the Star of the Sea Total
Abstinence society, and was for years
the treasurer or president. In both Of
these organizations he also held state
office and was one of their most valued
members. He was a member of the
New London lodge of Elks, Sprague
lodge of United Workmen and other
fraternal organizations, and an ex-
empt member of Niagara Engine COM
pany No. J.
Mr.. O'Hea was OF genial disposition.
ever ready to inconvenience himself to
accommodate a friend and none knew
him but to praise" He leaves Wild
ow and two daughters.
The Pequot and Mohegan lodges Of
Odd Fellows have purchased valuable
property in Bank street, on the east
side about midway between Pearl and
Tilley streets. and will soon commence
the erection of building for their own
use and as a source of revenue as
well, as it is planned to devote the
first and second floors TO stores and