Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-14
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 dence in this town he was sent to represent Putnam in the general as- sembly, during the sessions of 1891 and 1896, and more than once he declined to receive from his party the nomina- ton for senator in this district.
 In 1858 MT. Morse united with the Baptist church of Putnam and became one of it's most prominent members, being made a deacon in 1880. He was of deep religious convictions and a liberal supporter of religion. In 1875, while attending a camp meeting at Douglas, Mass, he became greatly in terested in the work and took an active part. Soon after he undertook the es- that place. He bought land and be- fore his death the camp had become one of the most famous in the United States. His mother, long since de- ceased, was the first to erect a cottage on the grounds, which are beautifully situated MT. Morse was at the time of his death president of the Douglas Camp Meeting association, as he hat< been for several years. He was also for a number of years president of the National Society for the Promotion of Christian Holiness, but it was as the founder of the Douglas camp meeting that he became most widely known throughout New England. His pur- chase of the old Episcopal church on Elm street in this city and his gen erosity in the use of 1t toward the Pentecostal denomination, which holds services within the building, Is a strong testimonial to his 1iberality toward religious endeavors.
 OE1y those who knew MT. Morse best knew how extremely charitable he. was It was stated by a prominent citizen Thursday afternoon that scores of thousands of dollars were given to charity in this city and elsewhere by the venerable manufacturer. He gave in dollars, hundreds of dollars and 4 !, 11. +. -.1,- stances warranted. but he always gave without ostentation, and the vast amount of suffering that he relieved or prevented is little dreamed of by the majority of the people of this city An instance of his giving came to light a few years ago when his name appeared in the history of the foun- ders of a charitable institution at Baldwinville, Mass.
 Mir Morse was simple in his tastes, a very pleasant man to meet and one who had been broadly successful. Of late years he has spent considerable time in Boston
 April 13. 1851, MT. Morse married Miss Melora, daughter of Whitford and Methetabe1 (Hoplzins) Whitney. of KiI1ingly, who died a number of years ago. MT Morse leaves four sons, Au- gustus L, agent of the Morse mills, G. the mills here, and Stillman F.. Wor- cester: and four daughters, Mrs. Charles NJ. Fenner, Mrs. Albert c. Luke, Alice M. and Mrs. George A. Vaughn. He also leaves his second wife, who was Miss. Mae Whitney of
 Class Initiation.
 Camp George W. Child. S. of ", is to have a class initiation at which state officers will be present in For esters' hall this eF'riday) evening. F'. H. McGar, Meriden, commander of the 6f Connecticut will ha in charge, assisted by Past Division Com mander Alvin o. Fairbanks of Nor wich and the past commanders of camps in surroundin~ towns. An invi- Eation has been extended to the mem oers of the G. A. R. to be present.
 Officers of Equal Franchise League.
 Following are the newly elected off, sers of Putnam division of the Equal Fran ehise league of Connecticut: President, Mrs. W J. Bartlett; vice president. MrsI Ellen Beard; eecre- .ary, Mrs. Rosamond Danielson; >AIiss Julienne San So1cf; directors, Mrs. E. H. Johnson. Mrs R. P. Danfelson Mrs. William Rafferty, Mrs. George Nichols. c. B. sherman.
 Miss Sheehan Leaving Hospital. Miss Bessie Sheehan, who has been ,ne of the very efficient staff of nurses It the Day Kimball hospital for sev- sral years, is going to Providence, where her parents reside, to become a district nurse. Miss Sheehan was given a farewell party by number of ocaI friends
 Eighteen Visit Thompson Grange. Eighteen Putnam people were guests ,f the members of the grange at | Thompson Wednesday evening. The 1 rip was made by sleighs and was much enjoyed, as was also the enter | ainment at which Morse's orchestra played