The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-26
THE DEATH TOLL
Many Called From Life Activities
 to Better World Beyond

Business circles in this city as well as throughout the State were shocked at news of the death of James T. Patterson, founder of the Cornwall & Patterson Co., and for many years president of the company, in a hos pita1 in New York, Wednesday even ing. He was about 63 years of age. MT. Patterson founded the concern bearing his name 32 years ago.. He was also the head of the Bridgeport Organ CO Surviving him are his widow and one son, James T. Patter- son, Jr, who two years ago took up the work his father laid aside. in the Cornwall & Patterson Co., The remains ford, and the funeral will be held prt- vately.
 The funeral of E Smith HlbbelI, whose death on Tuesday removed one of the best known of the lifelong Bridgeporters, was held this afternoon from the bereayed home, 36 Washing ton avenue, at 2:30. Rev. E. J. Craft ofHciated A large representation of the older residents of the city attend ed the obsequies. Interment was in Mt Grove cemetery.
 Representatives of the Bridgeport Yacht Club, Algonquin Club, Brook lawn Country Club. and Of of 1eia- the Ma this afternoon of Frederick Stirling Seeley, held at the bereayed home, 63 Brooklawn avenue, at o'clock Rev. Richard L.. Swain, pastor of the South Congregational church, officiated. There were many beautiful floral of ferings. Interment was in Mountain Grove cemetery.
 Christmas joy was converted in twinkling at the home of James Fl Gallagher, PIC Coleman street, yester- in the enjoyment of her usual health, was suddenly stricken and died with in few mirrtes. Mrs. Gallagher was preparing to attend one of the early masses at St. Augustine's church with other members of her household, when she became weak. Her family ed medical assistance She suffered a shock which caused death within short time. Though Mrs Gallagher was advanced in years her health in her usual cheerful mood in pre- parations for the holiday. Surviving renee T. Gallagher, and three daugh- ters Mrs. John Greenwood, Mrs. Will bur F. Jones and Mrs. William Greg ory, all of this city; She was de church.
 John McGee, machinist with the Singer. Mfg Co.,, died al his home, 3s West avenue, yesterday, after a short illness. He was g years of age, and we'll known and popular among both his associates Tn eInpbOyInent ana Ills former schoolmates in the South End. He was a commIInicant of the Sacred Heart church. Surviving him are his parents one brother, James McGee, and three sisters, Mrs. l. A. Smith of New Haven, Mrs. Robert Brown and Miss Alice.
 Wilbur F. Allen, a well known cleo tricfan, aged 68 years. died this morn ing at his home s732 William street. MT. Allen was native of Waterbury, the son of Isaac and Betsey Hine All len. He was actively engaged in the monia caused his death. He was widower A grown family survives
 Rev. William H. Lewis officiated at the funeral services this afternoon of Joseph Lyons Cobb Services were held at the home of the deceased, 1429 friends attended. Inter1nent was in Mountain Grove cemetery
 Thomas Knight. a house painter, aged 59 years, died at the Bridgeport hospital yesterday after short ill., ness. Mir Knight resided at 15O Fifth street. He had been i'll but short itme.
 John Cook, for 25 years superinten- dent of the Mountain Grove cemetery, and of late employed by the Singer Mfg Co.,, died at the Bridgeport hos pital last night after an illness of about 10 days from pneumonia MT. Cook was well known, and the an of his death, following an illness of which but few were aware, was a. shock to a widespread acquaint- ance. He was advanced in years. Surviving him are two sisters, Mrs. Patrick Secrecy of Linen avenue, and Mrs. J. Flaherty of this ctiy. He never married.
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