The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-27
OBITUARY

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 The funeral of Alfred H. Beers, an architect of Washington, D. C., for merly of this city, was held yesterday afternoon from the undertaking par lors of Hawley, Wilmot & Reynolds, with an attendance of many relatives and friends. Rev. George M Brown, pastor of the First M. D. church of- ficited. Interment was in Mountain Grove cemetery
 The funeral of Alonzo c. Schmitt was held yesterday afternoon from the home of his parents, 93 Bruce ave- nue. Stratford with many relatives and friends in attendance. Among the mourners was delegation of the Bridgeport Photographers' club. The floral display was exceptionally large and beautiful. Rev. Dr.. Jepson of ficiated. The pail bearers were John Cave, A. Beers, J. Stall C. Roehrig, J. Garvey and A. Harris. Interment was in Park Cemetery.
 The funeral of Mrs. John Coester, daughter of Terrence Doyle, whose death occurred in New York, Thurs day, was held from the undertaking parlors of Cullinan & Mullins yester- aay afternoon at 2 o'clock and St. Mary CuuICA dl OU IS0f. d lu6I John F. Murphy officiated. During the obsequies, Mrs. Frank J. Munich rendered "Only Waiting" and "Nearer Nv God to Thee" The pail bearers were George Washburn, Maurice Walsh. N. D. Spencer, and Fred Haley. Interment was in St. Augustine's cem- tery.
 : The death of Melinda H., wife of rTbo O horne of her daughter, Mrs. Stuart P. Kel sey, on Saturday. afternoon brought grief to many warm friends in. this city Mrs. Thayer was a devout mem Der of the Park Street Congregations church for more than 30 years. Mrs. Thayer was possessed of many en. dearing qualities of mind and heart and made use of many opportunities to bring aid to those in distress, par sticularly through, her church asso- citations She is survived by her hus band, George l.. Thayer, her daughter Mrs Kelsey. a son, Herbert H. Thay- CT. of Portland, Ore, two brothers and Emerson S. Lovegrove of Iranis tan avenue and two sisters, Mrs. Geo w. Buffham Madrid, N. Y, and Mrs Frank s. Cleveland of Park avenue.
 Funeral sertices over the remains O. Thomas J. Lennon, well known printer, were held yesterday afternoon at the bereaved home, 337 Benham ave rue at 2 o'clock and St. Augustine's church at 2:30. Many relatives and friends gathered about the bier. Among the mourners were a delega- tion from the Typographical Union, No. 252 and Cecil Calvert Council K. of C. The floral offerings were espe- cially beautiful. They included a standing anchor from the Knights of Columbus and pillow from the fellow printers of the deceased. Rev. J. J.. Kennedy officiated. The pail bearers were Edward Bennetto, Michael Hous- ton and William J. Brennan, repre- senting the printers, and Frank Mas catta. Joseph Cunningham and Mat thew Daily of the Knights of Colum- bus. A high mass of requiem will be sung tomorrow morning at St. Angus tines church. Interment was in St. Michaeps cemetery.
 Gurdon Colt Hamilton. one of the best known of the older business men of this city and for years a leading figure in state pharmaceutical circles, died at his home, 496 East Washington avenue, late Saturday after an illness of several weeks. He was 65 years of age. For the last fortnight his con- dition was so critical that his death was alInOSL HOuTly CAPC(ICo. ~SAA . Hamilton was a native of Bridgeport, the son of Alexander and Elizabeth Hamilton He came of an old Bridge port family. Born August 26, 1S46, ne resided here always. MT. Hamilton was engaged in the drug business practically all his life. His sister, Jennie. succeeded him in the drug business bearing his name at State and Main street, the. present proprie- tor of which, William c. Hamilton, is a nephew of the deceased, for 15 years. The deceased conducted the business at 727 East Main street. MT: Hamilton was a prominent member or the State Pharmaceutical association, an honorary director of St. Vincents hospital. and member of the Bridge port Business Mems association, the Board of Trade, Court Pequonnock, F. of A., and Mithra lodge, K. of P. He was thrice married. His first wife was Miss Annie Powers, of this city. Two children were born. Miss Mary Condon was his second wife. His sur viving wife was Mrs. Nellie Stein. He is survived also by son, William C., and a daughter. Grace B., and step daughter Mrs. Mary Oviatt Reynolds.
 Sarah J. Heenan, wife of John H. Dinsmore, a we'll known member or the Bridgeport Fire department, died yesterday, aged 31. Mrs. Heenan was a member of the Sacred Heart church Her .untimely demise brought grief to a large number of friends.
 The death of Sarah Eleanor, widow of William Church, aged 67 years, died at the Bridgeport hospital Friday after a long illness. Her home was at 3o Sterling street. Six children survive Fritz G.. John E., Charles D.. WJ-