Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-04
OBITUARY.
Mrs. William \. Davenport.

On Wednesday morning Mrs. Julia A. (Taft), widow of William H. Daven- port, passed away in her home on Main street, North Grafton, Mass. She was 80 years, months and IT days of age, and her death was due to heart trouble. Her death came unexpected ly, although she had been in feeble health for some time, ewin~ to her ad- vanced years.
 Mrs. Davenport was porn m Charl- ton Jan IS. 1893. She was united in marriage with William H. Davenport and soon after their marriage they moved to North Grafton. Shortly af- ter MT. and Mrs. Davenport moved to this city, where he was employed, and later founded the William H. Daven- port Firearms company. MT. Daven- port passed away in this city in 1906 and Mrs. Davenport went to live in North Grafton in 1903. Three chill dren survive the deceased Stearns L. Davenport of North Grafton, Walton C. Davenport of Fitchburg and Mrs. H M. Webster of Providence.
 The funeral will be held this morn- ing in North Grafton
 s Ira Wanser.
 After an illness of about five years Ira Wanser passed away in the Nor wich state hospital Thursday morning at S.30 o'clock. His death was due to kidney trouble and the result of ner- vous breakdown suffered recently. Al his own request, MT. Wanser was re- moved to the hospital two weeks ago as it was thought that he could bt better attended by the specialists or nervous diseases there Owing to his advanced years he failed rapidly, al- though he was given every attention and care possible by his friends. The malady caused him to lose the contro of the muscles in his arms and legs but ur til. Wednesday evening his mind was clear and he was able tc recognize his callers.
 Mir. Wanser was the son of MT. anc Mrs. Ketchum Wanser and was borr in Aniityville, L. l.. on Jan. 2S, 1885 His education was secured in the towr of his birth, and when a young mar he was taught the trade of a ships carpenter at Sag Harbor. For 15 years he was employed in the Brooklyn -~--- yard and worked there during the Civi
 war. For 10 years he conducted 8 fish business at Fulton market, New York city.
 During the sos Mir. Wanser was united in marriage with Miss Annette Banks of Brooklyn. and in 1895 they came to this city, making their home with MT. and Mrs. Henry G. Peck oi No. II Peck street. Soon after coming to this city MT. Wanser accepted | position as janitor of the Mount Pleas
 ant street school, and after 15 years o1
 faithful service he was forced to re- sign because of i'll health. Since his resignation he had been living quietly and spent his summers at Gardner Lake, where he was well known. Mrs Wansers death occurred in this city in 1908, and she Is buried in YantiC cemetery. MT. Wanser was member of the Brooklyn Tabernacle and also a member of Magnolia lodge, I. o. o F.. of Brooklyn, N. Y. MT. Wansel had a very large circle of friends here whom he leaves to mourn his loss. The deceased Is survived by foui sisters. Miss Elizabeth Wanser ot Amityville, Mrs. Maria Bennett. alsC of Amityville. and Mrs. William Ketch- um of Brooklyn, N. Y. Mrs. Henry c Peck of this city, who was his only child, passed away last April.
 Mrs. John Tyler Beckwith. The death of Mrs. Annie T. Beck. with. wife of John Tyler Beckwith occurred Wednesday in East Lyme Mrs. Beckwith had been in poor healtf for eight years. She is survived by her husband, a son. Selectman Fred A | Beckwith, and a daughter, Mrs. s. Weaver.
 Mrs. Joseph Choinisre. Especial to The Bulletin.) Webster, Mass. Oct. 3-Matilda Roy | 6S, widow of Joseph Choinisre, fol many years a resident of Norwich Danielson and Thompson. died at hel | home on Oak street today, followinG an eight-day illness with pneumonia ] She was born in St. Cesaire. Canada
 and located in Norwich twenty nint years ago, where she resided for if. | teen years before coming to this town | She was a member of Sacred Hear
 church. Four sons, Joseph, Andrew
 and Fred of Dudley, and Darius ot
 Danielson, and four daughters. Mrs
 Paul Soiel of Dudley. Mrs. Noe 'Cros: of New London, Mrs. Telles Lucire ot
 Dudley and Miss Laura Choinisre o l Worcester survive her. She also leaves
 brother, Andrew Roy of Thompson.