Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-28
OBITUARY.
Mrs. Sherman 3. sishop.

At 1920 o'clock Wednesday night the death of Mrs. Ellen Webber Bishop, widow of sherman B. Bishop, occurred at the homestead in Woodstock, where she had been in poor health for the past year. Last March she underwent an operation in Boston, and for 8 time seemed to be better, but there was 8 recurrence of the trouble, which re- suited in her death.
 Mrs. Bishop was born in Pomfret, July 23, 1S40. but her parents moved to Woodstock when she was quite young, and there she was married to Sherman B. Bishop in 1862. They came to this city then and lived here for over thirty years, Mir. Bishop being in the insurance business. His death oc- cured March 19, 1895, since when she had spent much of her time with her son, Rev Dr. Edwin W. Bishop of Grand Rapids. She returned east a year ago in March, since when she has resided at the homestead in Wood stock.
 Mrs. Bishop was well known in this city where she had a host of friends She was member of the Broadway Congregational church, wherein she took deep interest. Mrs. Bishop always retained her interest in young people and her true Christian char acter was one of example to many. She was devoted to her home and family and there were displayed her greatest efforts. She had sympathetic disposition and kind manner which endeared her to all her acQuaintances and in her death the children have the sympathy of a wide circle.
 She is survived by two sons, Rev. Edwin w Bishop, DD.. of Grand Rap ids, Mich. and Sherman w. Bishop of Providence. There are six grandChil- dren. Burial is to be in this city.
 Miss Anne Mclaughlin.
 Anne Mclaughlin, aged 6s years, died at o'clock Wednesday evening at her home No. Reynolds street, following an extended illness. Death was due to heart trouble
 She was born in New York city and was the daughter of George and Mar garet Mclaughlin. She resided in Koene, N. II, Mystic and New London, but the greater part of her life was years employed in the carpet depart ment at the store of N g. Gilbert & Sons and was an industrious and con- scientious employe. She was forced to give up her work in November on ac- count of failing health. She was for many years a member of Christ Epis- copal church. She was the last of her family. There are cousins residing in this city.
 Miss Mclaughlin was of quiet, re- tiring disposition and was loved and respected by those with whom she came in contact. Her death is the source of deep sorrow to her friends and neighbors.
 Mrs. j. 8. Holman.
 Laura Jane, wife of former Repre- sentative Justin B. Holman, of Old Saybrook, died Wednesday morning of bronchitis, at the age of 73 years, after a lingering illness. Mrs. Holman leaves one daughter, Miss M~hel Casslne, and her husband, also one sister Emma Allyn, of Webster, Mass. She was a descendant of Capt. James Avery, one of the first settlers in Groton, who lost several relatives in the battle of Fort Griswold in the year 17S1. Mrs. Hol- man was member of the Anna War ner Bailey chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, of Groton and Stonington, also a member of the First Congregational church of Old Say brook, where she had resided the last 40 years.
 Henry T. Bowers.
 Henry T. Bowers died at his home in Waterford Wednesday morning af- ter a two weeks illness, death result ing from infirmities accompanying old age. MT. Bowers was 74 years of age and is survived by seven children, Mrs Elizabeth Dolbeare, Mrs. Wilhelmina Bogue, Mrs. Alice Stanton of New London, Mrs. Nellie Iverson of Hobo ken, Gilbert Bowers of Norwich and George Fl and Frederick Bowers of New London.
 Mir Bowers was born in Germany and came to this country when he was IS years of age. A few years after wards ne located in Waterford. where he has resided ever since conducting a farm the greater part of the time. Mrs. Matilda D. Clark. Mrs. Matilda. D. Clark died Tuesday night at Preston after 8 lingering ill., ness. She was 77 years of age and is survived by one son, Frank S. Clark of Williams street New London. Mrs Clark was the widow of Daniel B Clark and for a great many years made her home in New London