Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-17
OBITUARY.
Mrs. Sylvester Arnold.

Mrs. Sylvester Arnold.
 Mrs. Mary Abbie Arnold, widow of Sylvester Arnold. died at 3.45 o'clock Sunday afternoon at her home, No e5 Cliff street, following an illness of four days. Death was the result of cer- rebral hemerThage. She had been in good health up to last Wednesday. She was fs years and 10 months of age.
 Her maiden name was Mary Abbie Force She passed the greater part of her life here, where she was well known and had a wide circle of friends. She was twice married. her first bus band being Richard Bradford who died about 30 years ago. Eighteen years ago she was married to Sylvester Ar mold by Rev. Dr. J. D. Herr, then pas tor Of the Central Baptist church MT. as 8 machinist by the New. York, New Haven and Hartford railroad. lie died in 1907. Mrs, Arnold was for many years member of the Central Bap- list church and ever active in it's af- fairs. She was a member of the Pro- eresslve Missionary society of the church and took a lively part in it's projects.
 Mrs. Arnold leaves a brother, Albert Force, of this city. There are two step- children. Miss Nellie F. Arnold. who resided with Mrs. Arnold. and Frank N.. Arnold. Mrs. Arnold made many friends by her. bright. cheerful ways and was well liked by all with whom
 
 source of deep regret to wide circle of friends
 Mrs. William Smith.
 The sudden death of Charlotte L.. Hammond, widow Of William Smith, occurred at her home in Fitchvi1e Saturday morning about 6.30 o'clock Mrs. Smith had been. a sufferer from but was able to be around the house. Saturday morning she arose as usual and dressed. Her son. with whom she lived, went to his work in the Palmer Brothers mill and shortly after arriv- ing there he received a message that his mother had a sinking spell, and hurried home just as she passed away.
 Charlotte Hammond Smith was born in Bozrah June 30. 1841, where she resided nearly all her life She was at Gardner Lake March 8. 1860, by the Rev. MT. Crandall. MT. Smiths death occurred B years ago. For the past few years Mrs Smith has resided with her son, but prior to this she resided for a time at Norwich Town. She is survived by her son with whom she lived. Dwight E. Smith, and also daughter. Mrs. Oliver R. Buddington, Of Greeneville.
 Mrs. Michael Pratt
 Johanna Ryan, widow Of Michael Pratt. passed away peacefully at her late home. No. IS North Cliff street. at g o'clock Saturday evening after an illness of nine days of pneumonia.
 Mrs. Pratt was born in County Linn erick, Ireland. 73 years ago. She was a daughter Of the late John Ryan and Johanna Carney. F1fty-two years ago she came to this country and has since resided in Norwich. She was married in St. Mary's church March 2S. 1884, to Michael Pratt. Mir. Pratt died Nov. 4, 1887. The deceased was one of the oldest Catholic residents of the town. She had a happy and pleasant disposi- tion and was highly esteemed by all who knew her. She was a willing friend and a kind neighbor and is the last Of her immediate family. She was cared for by her three sons who survive her, George W, Pratt, by A. J. Senft Edward A. P Pratt, New England brewing agent. They have the sympathy of all who knew her.
 Charles kristisk.
 Charles Kristiek, aged "A a former of this city, died on Saturday in Providence, which had been his home for the last two years He when here in the file works at the Falls He is survived by his wife and leaves also his father Charles kristiek of this city, three brothers,
 
 Henry of Westerly and three sisters. Mrs Sophy Barberick, Teresa and Mrs. Fanny Ensling, all of this city.
 Miss Olive L. Ashcraft.
 The death of Miss Olive L. Ashcraft, ,ormerly of this city, occurred on Sunday afternoon about o'clock at Lawrence hospital in New London. Her illr-ess had been of long duration
 Miss Ashcraft was born in Chester 7al dofl for- member of the Baptist church. For he last ten years her residence had ,een in New London with relatives She was the daughter of the late James Bliss Ashcraft and Olive John son Ashcraft, and is survived only oy brother. James Ashcraft of Can -erbury.
 Mrs. James Bates.
 Julia E. Bates. widow of James Bates. whose death occurred in this ,ity in 1879, passed away on Satur- lay night at a.45 o'clock at the resi- Hence of her daughter. Mrs. Julia M. Talbot, No. 54 Otrobando avenue. with whom she made her home. Six years ago cancerous trouble developed and she had been in failing health since then- She had been confined to the house since November.
 Mrs Bates was one of the fifteen of George " Robbins and Lula dBi1ei anu was Do1n III fldiD- field 75 years ago. For the last 29 years she had lived at Norwich Town. She was a member of the First Con- yregationaI church and one of it's most regular attendants as long aS her health permitted.
 She leaves two daughters and a son. Mrs Julia NJ. Talbot and Mrs Har- -fet E. Lewis of Norwich Town and William g. Bates of Wyoming She is also survived by the following broth. srs and sisters: Mrs. Martha Rich nond. P1ainfe1d. Mrs. Henry Lester. PlainGeld: Mrs. Willard Baker. Can erbury: Mrs. Harriet Fei1etf. Central Village. Miner Robbins and Charles Robbins. both of Canterbury.
 Mrs. Wiiian4 Brewster.
 Tine deatt, of Katie Lyons. widow of William Brwster. occurred on Satur- lay evening at 8 o'clock at the Shel- .ering Arms, where for the past ten Tears her home had been.
 The largest part of her life had been spent in Yantic and her death at the age of T5 was due te & general break town incident ta her age. In the early part of her life she was employed n the miit at Yantic. working in it when the business was conducted by he graadfatheF of Winsiow T. Will C.,