Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-16

ed therein and affected when the de- cision was made to move to Rochester, where it was desired he should go, but he decided to remain in Norwich; While getting ready for the removal of the plant he did much hard work Tired out, he went to his home early the night the shop closed, and as he heard the factory whistle blow re- marked that it was the last time 1t would be heard. An hour later he WAS stricken with a shock. His decision to enjoy the benefits of we'll earned rest, therefore. became a necessity. al though he was never able to enjoy his leisure because of his health.
 Born in Lancaster, Mass, Feb. 29, 1640, Francis J. Plummer was the son of MT. and Mrs. Farnham Plummer or schooling in his native place. He went to Boston, where he learned the trade of machinist, and afterwards went to work at it in Worcester when 21 years years and enlisted sn the war from that city and returned there after be- ing discharged. In 1868 he went to Boston again, where he was employed on one or two different occasions, hav- ing worked for the Woods Woodwork ing Machine company there. He was also employed in Philadelphia, being with GoodeN & Waters for a number of years. He came to this city in 1890 as draftsman for the c. B. Rogers Machine company. which office he hll- ed until 1895, when he was made su- perintendent, and later manager, which duties he filled until 1907, the plant having been taken over by the Amert- can Woodworking Machine company, which in 1907 consolidated 1t with the Rochester branch.
 Mr. Hummer was a member of Com pany A, Third battalion, Massachusetts militia, having enlisted April 19, 1861. He served throughout the war and re- ceived an honorable discharge, having
 been a faithful soldier and comrade.
 He was a Mason and a member of St. For many years he wss a member of
 Sdegwick post, No. 1, G. A. R., and be- longed to the American Society of Me chanica1 Engineers. He was A careful workman and took delight in studying out intricate mechanisms. He had
 many steadfast friends and the family have the sympathy of a wide circle of friends in their bereavement. He was a man of strong character and exem- plary habits. Among the woodworking machine manufacturers he was widely known and highly esteemed. He had an inventive turn of mind and patented a number of the machines he invented MT. Hummer married Sarah Jose phine Wyman of Worcester as his first wife in 1860 and her death occurred ir | that city in 1868. Five of the six chil
 dren survive. They are Frank F. l Boston and Mrs. Charles S. Hofbrooi | and Mrs. Arthur l.. Peafe of this city | There are also surviving his secon< | wife, who was Miss Myra $. Butter | field, whom he married in Boston Jul, l 15. 1884; a sister, Miss Mary M. Plum. | mer who has resided with MT. Plum mer for the past two years, and three | grandchii dren, Miss Josephine A. Hol | brook, Miss Helen w. Peale and Rich | ard P. Peale-
 l William T. Case.
 Early Friday morning William T Case passed away at his home. at Nor. wich Town, in the same house in whicl | he was born 78 years ago the goth da, | of this month. He was the son of Dea
 con Samuel and Sally Bailey Case, ant
 is the last of the immediate family l in which there were ten children. l His entire life was passed in Nor. 1 wich. For many years he was connect ! ed with the Case tannery, and late
 was engaged in the grocery business
 present month he was united in mar.
 riage with Mary A. Hood of Norwicl 1 Town. by whom he is survived. H' l leaves three sons, William s. an< Charles H. of Norwich Town. and Ed
 ward R.. of Boston. There are fou grandchildren. Drs. Leonard and Lloyt l Case of Honolulu, T. H. and Fredericl l c. Case and Irma M. Case of Norwich.
 Mir. Case was hospitable and approach i able and those who knew him en5oye<
 their talks with him. finding much tha was profitable to them In his wei stored mind and in the opinions h. 1 held, which were based on a naturall, 1 good judgment. He furnished an ex | ampl of clean. right living that Is wor l thy of emulation.
 1 Of a genial. sympathetic and loya | nature, he was we'll known and esteem l ed by a wide circle of friends and ac l quaintances, who admired him for hi l strong character and his rugged hon 1 esty. Of hate years he had read mucl l and was a close student of the Bible i He also wrote quite a little for his owl | amusement and composed verses o l much literary merit.