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Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-13
USING UP ICE.
Dealers Wondering What Will the Harvest Be-Winter Like This 20 Years Ago.

What ice remains from the crop taken last season is being rapidly used by Putnam people. One dealer has ex- hausted his supply. Ernest L. Davis, for 35 years. said Saturday that only once in that time has there been a winter when he has not secured at least part of crop. That partic- ular winter, much like the present one came 20 years ago, and what ice was used in Putnam the following summer had to be shipped here from New Hampshire It was sold at 50 cents a price, and the dealers had profit less season at that. Pomfret people who wanted ice had to pay at the rate of S1 a hundred pounds for 1t.
 AS a general rule, the ice crops here abouts are harvested before the first of the year, although there have been occasions when the cutting season was not good until January and February and in rare instances harvestable ice has been put up as late as the first ten days in March. At present the ice ponds hereabouts have a coating of ice only, although 1t has been six inch eS thick during the present season.
 Observing Package Law.
 An observer who visited Putnam stores and business places Saturday afternoon noted that attention has been paid to the new law requiring that the net weight in foodstuff packages be marked. In one instance signs had been posted giving warning that goods were being sold by the package and not by weight or measure
 The word food as construed under the statute in question includes all articles whether simpe or mixed or compound used for food, drink, con- fectionery or condiment, by man or animal. The law, therefore, affects the sale of bottled goods. This latter class of goods has been labeled to show the net weight of the contents by local business men.
 Express Business Good.
 The parcels post business has made notable cut into the number of small packages heretofore forwarded by other means from this city. However, the express company's business out of the city shows, on the whole, greater re- ceipts for the first Il days of 1913 than was the case during the same period for last year. As yet there has been no change in the rates quoted by the express company for the send ing of small packages from this city. Close tabs is being kept by express agents in all surrounding towns on the amount of business Uncle San's new department is getting and they will be expected to make reports on the same.
 Midweek Prayer Meeting Topics.
 Following is the list of topics and leaders for the mid-week prayer meet ings at the Congregational church dur ing January: January Is, How May We Improve Our Mid-week Meeting? B. M Warner, leader; January 23, Wo- mans Work in and for the Church, Mrs. F. D. Sargent, leader; January 30, A Half Hour in Sunday School Class. Eric H. Johnson. leader.
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OBITUARY.
Andrew j. crossr a n.

Andrew J. Crossn1an S3, who died at his home in Sharon. Mass, last week. was a brother-in-law of George M. Morse of this city, his first wife having been MT. Morse's sister, Miss Fanny B. Morse. daughter of Milton $. Morse, a pioneer cotton manufact tur- CT. in this town
 Finish Training.
 The boxers who are to appear at the entertainment for the members of the Putnam Social and Athletic club tomorrow (Tuesday) evening will con- c1ude their training today and will come to this city. Honey Melody an x-champion in his class, has finished up his preparatory work at a gymna- sturn in Boston. 4 large number of Webster members will come here to see the bouts.
 Local Notes.
 George Lizotte, who was recently operated upon for appendicitis at Worcester hospital. is rapidly recov- ering.
 Local people attended a social given at the Community house in Pomfret Saturday evening.
 Mrs. Sflas H. Whee1ock is to have the Ladies Social circle at her home for a meeting Wednesday afternoon, Promoted at Boston Custom House.
 Among recent promotions in the Boston custom house, was that of Wal ter H. Moriarty. formerly of this city, who was advanced from the rank of in- spector, to that of lieutenant of eus- toms police.
 Mrs G. Harold Gilpatrio and Miss Ellen Wheelock have been in Boston recently.
 Mrs. L. E. smith and Miss West
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 District Deputy A. c. Cutler of Hart ford, formerly of Putnam, is to install the officers of Quinebaug lodge of Odd Fellows Tuesday evening.
 Mrs. H. M. Thompson will have the members of the Ladies' Reading circle at her home for meeting this after noon. Quotations from American prose authors will be given.
 L. G. Beaudette of Fall River was a visitor with friends in Danielson over Sunday.
 Postmaster c. A. Potter is recover ing from the illness that has kept him at his home for week.
 Closes Weeks Stand.
 The Taylor Stock company complet- ed a week of shows at the Orpheum theater Saturday evening. The com- pany was one of the best of its kind that has been here.
 A party in honor Of Miss Maude in Gallup's hall Friday evening.
 Beach Property Damaged. Considerable damage was done in the vicinity of Oakland Beach where many Danielson people have cottages, during the recent big gale.
 The local Methodist church will be today at the meeting Of representatives of a dozen churches with the Methodist churc hin Putnam for study of a plan of the commission on evangelism.
 Six New Houses Planned.
 Six new dwellings are to be erected at Industrial place for the accoInmo- dation of operatives who are employed in the mills there.
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WANDER TWO MILES.
Olsen Children, from WiIIimantic,
 Lonesome at County Home.

Two children, a boy and a girl, aged respectively and years, Olsen chill dren, who came to the institution only two days before from Willimantic, wandered away from the county home for children Saturday and came to this city, a distance of more than two miles.
 They were soaked from the rain when found on the streets and were taken to the office of Torrey and Geis- sler, where after some questioning it was surmised that the children were from the home. They had become lone some there and wanted to go back to Willimantic. The children were well cared for and quickly returned to the home,
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PASSES LAW EXAMINATION.
Capt. Ebert L. Darbie to Be Admitted
 to the Bar at Hartford Tuesday.

Announcement was rece1ved nere Sunday morning that Captain Ebert l.. Darbie has successfully passed his examinations to practice law in Con necticut and that he is to be admitted to the bar of the state at a session of the superior court to be held in Hart ford tomorrow (Tuesday)- Captain Darbie was showered with congratuia- tions Sunday by friends who came to know of his new honor.
 Captain Darbie was born in Daniel son, the son of MT. and Mrs Charles l.. Darbie of Main street. His educa- high schools of Killingly. Alwaye a very proficient and careful student, his advance toward admission to practice law has been steady since he entered the offices of Judge Harry E: Back as a clerk on September l5, 1906.
 December 30. 1908. he took his pre- liminary examinations, and registered as student of law on January II. 1909. December q and 2S last his final examinations were taken at Hartford, this being his first trial for admission He was one out of the large number who took the examinations to measure up to the difficult test imposed
 During the years that Captain Dar- bic has applied himself to studying for his profession he has been active. along other lines. In the military service of the state since 1t was possible for him to enlist. he has risen to be cap tain of the Thirteenth company, c. A. C.. has a special assignment on inspec- ton service in the state and Is a. mem Der of the military institute, Govern or's Island, N. Y. He is the senior warden of Moriah lodge. No. 15, A. F. and A. M.. king of Warren chapter, No. 12, R. A. M.. thrice iIlustrious master of Montgomery council,i No. 2, R. and s. M.. member of Columbian comnandery. No. ?, K. T. and sedg- wick camp. s. of ". two Norwich or ganizatioris. parish clerk. of St. AL bans church and secretary of the. Be- hemian Club corporation.
 Captain Darbis is to remain with Judge Back, who now has an office in Hartford, his practice there requir- ing much of his time.
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OBITUARY.
John Avery Babcoek.

John Avery Babcock died at St Jo- seph's hospital after an operation for an internal trouble Sunday forenoon. He was taken i'll Thursday, and ser1- ous developments made an operation the only chance for saving his life
 an he was taken to the hospital Sat- unday, MT. Babcock was born in Lyme June 1. 184S. the son of James and Re- becca Avery Babcock. The past three years he resided in Scotland, and was 8 carpenter by trade He married Feb. Is, 1877, in Sprague, Conn.,, Irene M. Smith Of Scotland Besides his wife. he leaves six children. Mrs. Lillian M. Corners and John Babcock of Scotland. Mrs. George A Hammond and Mrs. Susan M Rathbun of Willimantic, Mrs. Maud L. Smith of Norwich and
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-13
Programme for Baptist Roll Call.

The calendar of the Baptist church for the week of Jan. 12 contains this happy reference by the pastor, Rev. intense enthusiasm in the far-off days that the Isrealites went up to their great festivals at Jertlsaiem. Our church festivals, the roli call, comes Tuesday evening, Let cheer, courage, conservation be our watchwords as we draw near the spirit of kindly charity. invoking the Heavenly Fathers bless ing upon our work for the year 1e1S- lows: : p. m.. supper; roll call; toasts: Three Minute Thoughts; The Church Family; The Older Folks; Caring for the Children; Three Training Schools; Dorcas-Her Kneating and Her Knit ting; Our Distant Relatives; The Family Purse; Greetings and good byes; social hour and good night songs.''
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Local Notes.

Louis Zechiel of Brooklyn. N. r., and Clark & Arnold of this city will occupy their offices in the new Y. M c. A building this week.
 A handsome oak bookcase. made by Morris Golden, has been presented the normal class of the Baptist church for the Bible Study Circle.
 The series of special meetings at the Baptist church has been postponed for the present by reason of the illness of Rev. W. H. Newton. the gospel singer and evangelist, who was to have as- sisted in the services
 Several young men who attended the senior class dance at the Normal school Friday evening found the coat room had evidently been ransacked by hoodlums- Dress coats had been thrown around. and keys and other contents of pockets were missing. It. will be costly for the offenders if they are caught
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came to attend the senier class dance at the Normal school.
 Mrs. H. c. Lasch of New London was the guest of her daughter, Mrs. T. Fl. Mullen, over Sunday.
 ED. Jordan and R. B. Jordan leave Tuesday morning for New York to at tend the big automobile show.
 Miss Helena Twomey is in Moves store, succeeding Miss Julia Shea, who resigned te enter R. J. Galiigan's estab-. lishment.
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Mystic people were surprised Satur day to learn that Amos R. Park, pro- prietor of the Mystic variety store, who had been arrested and was out or $500 bond in the scandal case, had left town Friday morning on trolley car for Westerly and that nothing had been heard from him since. MT. Park had attended the superior court in Nor wich the past week when Alfred Baker l. was tried and found guilty, but on Friday did not put in his appearance. Later 1t was learned that he mad been seen in Providence during Friday. The people in Mystic are highly indignant over the whole affair and the sooner the cases are settled the better it will please all. There are still three more men to be tried, Nathan Newbury. R. B. Chute and Philip J. Button
 Van Gahrmann Palmer Marriage.
 Mrs A. A Kewhen off Westchester announces the marriage of her daugh-- ter, Miss Lois Cooper Palmer, and Jan. '. 1913. Mrs. Van Gahrmann is well remembered in this village, where she attended the Broadway school. For the past two years she has taught in the kindersarten in the Hartford schools. MT. and Mrs. Van Gahrmann will reside in Westchester.
 l. o. O. F. Installation.
 Mystic encampment, No. 50, I. o. o. F., held an interesting session Friday evening, when District Deputy Grand Patriarch Stephen Austin installed the following officers for the ensuing son; high priest, Stephen J. Austin; senior warden, John w. Beebe; junior warden, Fred J. Newell; scribe. Ed ward G. Cameron; treasurer, Samuel Potter; first watch. George Holly; sec ond watch Elisha Clarke; third watch, Hiram Latham; fourth watch, Fred Rckermann; inside sentinel. Arnold; sick committee, Fred Kicker mann, George Holly, Hiram Latham. The society is in a fiourishing condi- ton At the next meeting class of Speeches were made and refreshments were served Visitors were present from Orient encampment of New Lon don.
 Officers of Union Baptist Sunday School.
 At the session of the Sunday school at the Union Baptist church the fol- lowing officers were elected: Superin-- tendent Frank R. Wheeler: assistant superintendent, Deacon Manning Mi ner; superintendent of primary de- pertinent. Mrs. c. H. Wolfe: superin Helen Wilbur. secretary, Walter $. Smith, Jr.; treasurer, John Green Packer; librarian, John Patton; choris- ter Halsey Packer: pianists. Miss Jes- sic Fish and Miss Mildred Chapman.
 Invited to New London. Invitations have been received by Phebe Packer Rathbun tent, Daughters of Veterans, from Anne Rogers tent of New London to attend the installation exercises to be held in New London this (Monday) evening. Mrs. Bertha Bradley Lamb of this place. state president, will conduct the installation exercises.
 Local Small Notes.
 Frank N Gillfllan of New Britain
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spent Sunday with his family at the home of Capt. and Mrs. John H. Hoxie-
 Rev. ATr Martin of Worcester nff1- ciated at St. Marks Episcopal church Sunday.
 c. Maxim. the Bank street baker, has made an assignment to Charles Glider sleeve.
 MT. and Mrs. Richard AdaulAon are visiting relatives in New London.
 Miss Geneva Rathbun of Laulbton spent Sunday with her parents, MT and Mrs. Warren P. Rathbun.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-13
CITY COURT.
Haddad, Fined, Takes an Appeal
 Trouble Maker Warned.

The adjourned case of Hassef D. Haddad. charged with using objection able language to young Syrian wom- an, was tried before Judge Arnold in the police court Saturday morning. The testimony revealed the fact that young Haddad had been previously warned against such conduct. He was found guilty and fined S1 and costs, but appealed and furnished bonds for his appearance at the next criminal term of the superior court. Judge Arnold gave a fellow, Chickering by name, one of the states witnesses, severe warning about his being a trou b1e maker and mixup in this affair, and told him unless he pursued a more jail sentence if he was brought before the court.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-13
Joseph Trahan.
Horacs A. Dixon.

At the home of his son, Walter l.. Dixon, funeral services were held for Horace A. Dixon Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock, Rev. W. D. SWaffeld being the officiating clergyman. Among those who attended the service was dele gation of veterans from McGregor post G. 4. R.. of which the deceased had long been a member Hymns were sung by Miss Emma A. Burbank and Mrs. Clark H. Otis. Burial was in Westfield cemetery. TEe bearers were the following members of McGregor post: Commander A. A. Perkins, Ben George I. Henry, George Whitman and funeral director.
 Searching for Cave on Shippee Farm.
 The story of the cave found in the woods near the Daniel Shippee farm. south of Danielson, has stirred up a great deal of talk and considerable in vestigatfon on the part of those who have hunted through that section for years, but never saw or heard of any such underground apartment Still they do not deny that it may exist Sunday afternoon a party from Dan ileson spent some time in the wooded section where the cave is supposed to be, trying to locate it
 Chorus Renearses-
 In Woods hall Sunday afternoon those who are to compose the choral union that is to sing at the joint irl- stalIation exercises of L'Union St. Jean Baptiste societies were in re- hearsaI for what is to be quite an 1m- portart ceremony
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Meetina of Missionary society.

The Woman's Missionary society of the Baptist church meets with Mrs. Fryer, "A Bellevue street, Wednesday afternoon, Mrs. J. M. Tatem being in charge. Mrs. C. Thompson, Mrs. G. Paton, Mrs W. N. Potter, Mrs. G. M facts concerning China's New Era
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OBITUARY.
William Penderqast.

William Pendergast, P, who died in Providence and was buried in Day. vile Saturday. was a nephew of Chris topher Campbell of Putnam and Will liam Campbell of Dayville. The young man. who was to have taken up a course of study leading to the degree of a physician, died following an oper- ation for appendicitis.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-13
o. A. R. InstaIIation.

Past Commander J. B. Baldwin in- stalled tho following officers of Fran cis 8. Long post, No. 30. at G. A. R. hall Saturday evening. Commander.W. H. Buokfnkham. S. ". Adam Duntz; J. ", Leander Jacobs: chaplain, ". C. Lyman, quartermaster, Charles Fen tons adjutant F. s. Shaffer; officer of the day, J. B. Baldwin: officer of the guard, A. P. Benner; patriotic instruc- tor Thomas Ashton.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-13
Handsome Farewell Gifts.

,,raav Themas 1esn nowa 1or nf1efs refilinr c1ief operator of the Willimantic Telephone Exchange, was presented a gold watchfob and a stickpin by employees in the traffic department and a hand some pipe by the commercial depart mAnt.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-13
Sight Impaired, Minister Still Active.

Rev. w. s. Beard exchanged pulpits Sunday with Rev. B. P. Aver of Mans High school in Kilingly, MT. Boards native town. Rev. MT. Ayers ministry is. note worthy and impressive because of his impaired eyesight. He srecites the scripture lesson from memory, and the tenderness, beauty and eloquence of his simple and strong morning ser mon and. vesper address made an en- during impression.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-13
STAFFORD SPRINGS
Jensen Smith Maria age-CierIes Asai1
 Lead in CandIepin Tournament.

Announcement has been received Of the marriage in Hartford last week of Martin P. Jensen of West stafford to Miss Christine Smith of that city. The newly married couple expect to go to
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have been guests of Mrs. Frederick Case in Worcester
 Mrs. Charlotte Champ1in has been in Worcester recently.
 Miss Mary Wheaton entertained the O. M. club last week. ! Miss Bessie Champlin of Bradley street entertained the Tuesday club recently.
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The Standing.
schAdulA This Meek,

Schedule This Week. Monday-Warrens vs. Rhode Islands, Tuesday-Clerks vs. Johnsons. Wednesday, -Crescents vs. Independ- ents.
 Thursday Merchants vs. Manufae- turers.
 High team total: Manufacturers. 1857.
 High team string: Independents 4s7. High three strings: H. Pinney 3t1- High single string-H. P;nney 1922 Averages of leaders: H. Ptnney 94. Melbourne 92, c. Pinney 90, Snow 30. Fisk 90. Tufts 90, M. Turschnan go, Yare S9. Mullins S8. Monte S9.
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sisters survive him, Mrs Sarah Morris of New London and Mrs. Euniee N. Rurnhan Of Boston.
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Bout Postponed.

The boxing bout between Jack Con nell of this city and Young Dobbins of Pittsfield. scheduled to take place at Pittsfeld Jan 20, has been postponed to Monday, Feb. 3,
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 Attorney M. H. Geissler has been elected clerk of the Putnam town school committee.
 Putnam high school and Webster high school basketball teams will play here Friday evening.
 Henry c. Warner of Sturbridge was visitor with friends in Putnam Sat urday.
 Officers of SpauIding Library. Following are the new officers of the Library association: Secre- tary and treasurer, F. J. Daniels; liz brarian, Miss $. Elizabeth Clarke; committee. Miss Ellen Wheelock, Mrs. Helen Wiley. Miss Harriet Brown. Rev. J. K Moore conducted the Sun day morning service at the Congre- gationaI church.
 The woman's board of the Day Kim ball hospital is to have a meeting in Odd Fellows hall Wednesday, after noon.
 Changes are being made at the Put nam inn whereby one of the stores is to be made into a restaurant.
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 this city on their way to Wa
 Saturday to inspect the new
 r. A. building. They were en-
 iastic in their praise of the splen- ..6 Eesv home of the local association. tat not only means new era of pros- parity Of the association. but that rep -esents the broader activities of incal- culable value in their relation to the physical educational and religious in- terests of the young men of this city. The new building is to be formally defeated Wednesday, Feb. 5. Dr. l.. L. Doggett, president of the Y. M- C.. A. college at Springfield, is to give the address of the evening, and concert by He1mold's orchestra is one of the features of the programme The ex- ercises will be public. The dedication committee includes J. L. H. Harroun, H. T.-Burr, c. H. Caswel1. Curtis Dean and s. B. Doolittle. The nnisEing work is progressing rapidly. and it is hoped the building will be ready for occupan- cy soon after the 18th of this month. If the contributors to the building fund make immediate payments of balances due. the new Y. M. c. A. home will be dedicated free from all incumberanceS-
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Buys Chaplin Farm.

Michael Landeck Saturday purchas- ed the Hall farm in Bedlam. in the town of Chaplin.
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DO YOU KNOW

DO YOU KNOW the best place in Norwich to have your shoes tapped ard heeled? If you don't give us one trial. then you will know for sure.
 Goodyear Shoe Repairing
 A. VALLIN, Prop Tel 517 s6 Franklin strsst
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DANIELSON

Postmaster Potter Recoverins-Dam age to Beach Funerals Chorus Rehearses for Union St. Jean intaIIation-New Houses for Indus trial Place.
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MIs.iL

Amos R. Park, Under $5oo Bonds in Scandal Case, Reported to Have Left Town-Marriase Announced-Mystic Encampment installation.
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WILLMANTIC

what IS GoinQ On IonI9hG Meeting Natchaug Lodge. Nc, a. K. P. Hall
 stated Conclave Se Jehn's Conn 2ierys No II, K. T., Masonic Hall
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Sermon by Woman Minister

exchanged pulpits Sunday morning with Rev. David Jones of Ellington.
 Miss Margaret Fitzpatrick who was operated on for appendicitis at the Johnson hospital several days ago, ts making 6 good recovery.
 Miss Minnie O'Halloran has been i'll with grip for several days.
 Clerks Forge Ahead.
 The Clerks are again leading in the Stafford Candlepin league having takw en two points last week, while the Merchants, who were tied with them week ago.. won only one. The Mer- chants and Crescents are now tied for second place.
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Personals.

Personals B. P. Phillips has offered for probate the will of the late George B Sweet of Windham.
 John Healey of Woodstock was the guest of Frank B1ackInar, Friday. He
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It is estimated that there Is one au- tomobile for every 11o persons in the United States
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Y. M. c. A. BUILDING
Dedicated With Public Exer- cises Feb. 5th-

mnasium team from the e5d r, M C. A. college stopped this city on their way to Wa Saturday, to inspect the new
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PUTNAM

Two oissn Children, Sent from Will Iimantic, Wander Away from County Hene-ioe Dealers Worried Bit Death of Andrew |. crossman- Local Young Man Promoted at Bos- ton
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FUN ERALS.
William Pendergast.

The body of William Pendergast, P, who died in Providence. was brought to Dayyille, where MT. Pendergast for merIy lived, Saturday for burial in St. Josepf's cemetery. L. E. Kennedy was in charge of the funeral arrangements.
 Joseph Trahan.
 At Ii o'clock Saturday morning the body of Joseph Trahan, 49 who died in Vernon, Conn, was brought here for burial in Holy Cross cemetery. MT. Trahan lived in Danielson for several years. His son, Joseph, is a resident of Danielson. l.. E. Ken1edy was the funeral director.