Putnam patriot., 1911-04-21
Obituary
FANNIE FIREMAN WILLIAMS


 Mrs. Fannie Freeman Williams, native of Putnam, and daughter of the late Filz Henry Freeman, died at her home in Montague, Mass, Thursday Of last week, after an illness Of year. Her early life was spent in Putnam, her parents residing in the .house re- gently occupied by j. W. Cutter on Elm street. Her father was an exten- sive dealer in horses and cattle. Mrs. Williams was prominent in the social life of Putnam, and was the leading soprano Of the choir Of the Second Con- gregational church for a number of years. The Springfield Republican says: st5he was fa woman of unusual intelligence and ability, and always took an active interest in town affairs. Her attractive personality won many friends, who will feel her loss deeply. She leaves an aged mother and two sons: Harry, who has been with her for the past six months, and Charles, who has charge Of several large res taurants in Washington, D. e The funeral was held st her late residence Saturday afternoon.
 ALBERT G. HARRIS
 Albert c. Harris, aged s years, died recently at his home in Mesa, Arizona. Mir. Harris formerly lived in PhoeRix- vile. lie Is survived by wife, Julia H.. Of Mesa, daughter, Mabel E., of Troy, \. Y, and his mother and broth- CT, who live in Boston.
 ROGER W. MowRY.
 Roger Williams Mowry, one of the oldest residents of Putnam, died at q hospital in New Haven last Thursday night where he had been taken from the Masonic home at Wallingford.
 MT. Mowry was born in Brooklyn, April 18th, 1926, and would therefore have been S5 years old last Sunday had he lived. He came to Putnam when lad and had lived here between 50 and 70 years. When a young man he went to sea making several trips on whaling voyages. He afterwards be- came carpenter and builder and fol- lowed that occupation until short time ago when he gave up active work or account of HI health.
 MT. MowFy served the town as con. stable for number of years. He was one ef the oldest members Of tluine- baug Lodge of Masons and Is number ed among its first Past Masters and up to the time of his death took an active interest in Masonic affairs and held the office of Chaplin of the lodge. Back in the eos he was member of the Putnam Cornet band. His wife, who has been dead a number of years, bore him four children, two sons and two daughters. Only two, Mrs. Charles II. LeRoy of Washington, D. C., and Herbert C. of this city, survive.
 Since giving up business pursuits MT. Mowry has made his home with his son and wife on Woodstock avenue and they did everything possible for his happiness and comfort. Some time ago he decided he would like to enter the Masonic home at Walling ford and arrangements to that end were made and he was taken there about a month ago. The cause of death was Bright's disease.
 MT. Mowry was so well known that little need be said of him as man and citizen. He was of kindly disposi- ton with cheery word for all, thoughtful of others, and kind father. He spoke Ill of no one but looked for the good in man and in the occurrences and vicissitudes in his daily life. He took an interest in the welfare ot the town and was a member of the Repub- lican party, although he never sought public office.
 Funeral services were held from the home of his son Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock, conducted by Rev. F. D. Sargent. Quinebaug lodge of Masons attended in body and the masonic burial service at the grave was con. ducted by Judge E. NJ. Warner. Buri-