Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-15
OBITUARY.
Charles w. Barber.

The death of Charles W. Barber oc- cured at his home in Bozrah on Sun day afternoon, Dec IA. at 4 D. m. He was born in Griswold on June 1, 1846, the son of Caleb and Mary Ann Doug lass Barber
 At the age of II he was baptized by Elder William B. Riddle and joined the Baptist church at VoluntOWn, being a constant attendant at church ser vices as long as health would permit and always taking a deep interest in the spiritual life of young people.
 MT. Barber received his early edu- cation in Voluntown, later attending school at Suf1ield institute and New Britain Normal school At the age of 21 he began teaching school and taught for thirteen winters. On March IS, 1877 he was united in marriage to Jane L. Kinney of Noluntown by Silas J. Weaver and spent the early part of his married life on a farm in Vol untoWn and later removed to their present home in Bozrah.
 He was kind hearted, ever trying to lend a helping hand in times of trouble, his home being his pride. He was of an upright character and ex- hibited much patience and fortitude in his long illness.
 He is survived by his wife. four children, Mrs. J. W. Frink of Frank lin. Mrs N l.. Stark of Bozrah, Miss B. Rama Barber and James A. Barber who are at home; four grandchildren, Grace A .Frink, Charles w. Frink, John one brother. Vine w. Barber of Volun- town.
 Mrs. Edwin Benjamin.
 Phrozenia Barnes, wife of Edwin Benjamin, died Sunday at her home On Benjamins hill in Preston after an extended period of poor health.
 She was born in Preston, Nov 27, T I,~ -.1A SF1 She married Captain" Edwin Benja- min and for many years they made their home on the farm where her death occurred. She was the daughter of Asa and Nancy Gallup Barnes. She was a member of the Preston City Baptist church and was well known and liked throughout that section. Be- sides her husband Mrs. Benjamin is survived by two children, Fred Ben janin who lives with his father, and Miss Grace Benjamin of Boston. There are also two sisters, Mrs. Harriet Da- wis and Mrs. Euniee Edson.
 James L. Barrett.
 James L. Barrett, formerly of Nor wich, aged 75 years. was found dead in bed by his wife at his home, Highland Park, near Manchester, Conn. early Saturday. His health was apparently all right when he retired Friday eve ming When Mrs, Barrett arose Sat urday morning to see what time 1t was and went to her husbands room to call him for work, after calling him several times and getting no response, she shook him and found that life was extinct. The body was cold, indicating that he had been dead several hours. Mr Barrett was well known there where he had resided forty years. Be- fore going there he was on a whaling ship and made three trips around the world. For the first five years he was employed as a nillwright by Cheney Brothers. MT. Barrett is survived by his wife, who was Miss Mary Jane Johns of Norwich, and to whom he was married forty five years ago. The body will be brought to Norwich for burial, the interment services to be in charge of the Masons, to which organization MT Barrett had belonged for a, num- Der of years
 Robert w. Chapnan.
 Robert ". Chapman, aged about 60, for many years a resident of Water ford and well known in Norwich, died suddenly at his home No. 39 Summit avenue, in New London at 4 o'clock church and after eating dinner took a short nap. When he aWoke he com plained of feeling cramps and vomited. When the doctor arrived MT. Chapman said that he was feeling well again and then died where he was. His death was due to heart trouble.
 He wa sa resident of New Lon don for about five years. Previously he resided on the farm in Waterford now occupied by Christopher Newbury and owned by Mir. Chapman at the time of his death. He leaves his wife and one son, Savilion Huntington Chapman.