Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-14
OBITUARY.
Mrs. William H. Babcock.


 After an illness of a week the death of Mrs. William H. Babcock occurred at her home, No. 28 Maple street, at 10 o'clock Saturday night, from pneu- monia. She had been an invalid for the past six years, being confined to the house during that time because of lameneSS.
 Mrs. Babcock was born in Stoning ton. June A, 1924 the daughter of James and Henrietta Tanning Cranss ton, her maiden name being Margaret O. Cranston. When two years old her parents moved to this city and most of her life has been spent here. She married for her first husband Capt. Henry c. Even, and later Norman Park of Canterbury. Her third hus- band was William H. Babcock of this city. whose death occurred a number of years ago. She came of family | in which longevity is a characteristic. She was member of the Second Con gregational church for many years, and was one of the oldest attendants at the Sunday school, having been en- rolled there when Rev MT. Mitchell
 was the pastor. She was deeply in terested in it's work and took a prom inent part when able.
 Mrs Babcock was the last of her | imm mediate family. She won many friends by her kind nature and fasci- mating manner and was a general fla vorite, particularly among the young people. She possessed many charm ing traits and her death will be learned with deep regret
 She is survived by three children, Mrs. Elizabeth Lawrence, Henry c. Ewen and Mrs. Emma Park, all of this city. She has also one granddaughter, Miss May Ewen.
 Byron Johnson. Byron Johnson of New London died Friday night at the Norwich State hospital, where he had been an in mate about six months. MT. Johnson for many years had been a sufferer from mental trouble and was an in mate at the almshouse. He was about 67 years of age. and so far as known left no rela tives. He was a member of Brainard lodge and that organiZa,- tion has taken charge of the body and will conduct services at the Temple in New London. Byron Johnson dur ing his life was fairly prosperous, de- irving a considerable sum from fur niShing substitutes during the civil war He and his brother Charles H. Johnson, conducted music store, and Byron later became an agent for the Continental Insurance company of New York. He did not retain the agency long, removing to Providence, where with L. l.. Lippitt the agency was conducted for some time. num- Der of years afterwards Mir. Johnson's health began to fail and his mind final | ly became affected.
 Jerome Burdick. Suddenly. at his home. at No. 1O9 North street, Jerome Burdick passed away Saturday morning at about 1 o'clock as 8 result of a severe attack of heart trouble His health had not been of the best for four years past, but as his trouble was not considered serious his sudden death came as a shock.
 The deceased was in his 6oth year, having been born in Noluntown July 30, 1851. He was the son of James N. and Betsy c. Beckwith Burdick. He was a carpenter by trade, and a good workman. He moved to this city nine teen years ago, after having resided in New London for while He was a member of the Carpenters union. MT. Burdick was married twice the first l time to Miss Olive Dixon of Sterling, and for his second wife he took Miss Nellie s. Burdick.
 The deceased is survived by his sec ond wife. one son by the first mar riage. James N. Burdick. and four sons by the second marriage, George NJ, Tracy R., Albert A. and Robert NJ. Burdick, all of this city. Six brothers also survive. Charles of California. Ed ward of Athoi. Mass. Sheridan of Vol untown and John, Emulus and Stephen BurdiGk of Providence. and a sister, Mrs. NJ. Albro, of Voluntown. MT. Burdlck left splendid record, having been an industrious and thrifty citizen. He possessed @ high sense of honor and was always ready to lend helping hand. He loved his home and took pleasure in doing all within his
 power for his wife and children. Charles H. Ryder. Charles H. Ryder of South Willing | ton aged 58, died at the Norwich state hospital on Saturday afternoon, having been there some time. He was a well known horseman. and was known here among horse dealers. He was the son 1 of c. P. and Jeanette Dimock Ryder l The body will be sent to South Will 1 lingtOn.