The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-20

Rev. H. G: Wiener. pastor of the German Reformed church officiated at the funeral services of Hazel: seven months old daughter of Katherine and the late George L. Brehm. at the res- idence of the grandparents, MT. and Mrs. George Brehm. Many pretty floral gifts were in evide nee. Inter ment was in Lakeview cemetery. Captain Samuel J. Chaffee, one of the best known members of Elias Howe, Jr., Post, G. A. R.. died at his home, 45 Washington place. yes- terday morning, after long illness. Captain Chaffees was forced to give up his employment as a weigher for the board of health several months ago, on account of the infirmities of his advancing years. For several weeks his health failed steadily, and when the end came yesterday morn> ing, it was not unexpected. Captain Chaffee is survived by a widow, one daughter, Mrs. w. H. Hart of rat ford, and two sons, Robert V. of New London and Edward B. of this city. Captain Chaffee was gifted with a genial and courteous manner which made and kept many fl lends. He was a member of the South Congrega- tional church.
 M. Louise, widow of Curtis Thomp- son, died at her home. 752 Park ave- nue, yesterday morning after an ill- ness of a few days. Her death came suddenly. Stricken. with acute, indi- gestion on Thursday she had recover ed on, Saturday so far that she was able to sit up. Late Saturday she terday morning she succumbed. Mrs. Thompson was the mother of the late Attorney James w. Thompson. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Herman Langzettal, and one grand daughter.
 Rev. Elmer Loux officiated at the funeral of Harry M. Conger. held yes- terday afternoon from the home of his mother, 610 William street. There was large gathering of relatives and friends. The pail bearers were E. P. Pressey, Bruce M. Conger, Sam uel Warburton and James Gray. In- torment was in Lakeview cemetery.
 Annie, wife of Thomas McHarg. 2a George street, died at St. Vincent's hospital late Saturday from pneu- monia. Mrs. McHarg entered the hos pitaI a week ago.
 The funeral of Margaret, seven year old daughter of Michael and Mary Doran, who was fatally burned on, Friday was held yesterday afternoon at o'clock from the home of her parents, 1889 East Washington avenue. Many handsome floral pieces sur- rounded the casket. Interment was in St. Michael's cemetery.
 St. MichaePs cemetery. The pallbear- CTS were William Mccarthy, Earl Bradley, John McGuire and John Mo- Padden. The deceased was wfnsome child and for one so young showed ex- ceptional promise. She was one of six children and the bereaved parents have the sincere sympathy of their many friends. Just how the little one happened to set fire to her clothes is not known but her burns were so severe that no hope was held out for her recovery.
 Albert Hirmke, a we'll known Ger man resident of the East Side, passed away Saturday evening, after a ling ering illness at his home Mo- 647 Barnum avenue. The deceased is sur- vived by three sons, Albert, Rudolph and Otto. The funeral will be held from his late residence, Tuesday morning at o'clock, and from St. Joseph's German R. c. church where high mass of requiem will be held a half hour later. Interment will be in the family plot in Lakeview ceme- tery.
 The funeral of Dorothy, seven months old daughter of Thomas F. and Annie Reilly, was held yesterday afternoon from the home of the par. ents, 226 Berkshire avenue. Interment was in St. Michael's cemetery.