Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-13
FUN ERAL-
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John Burma

Honor to one who had on many similar occasions. an exceptional num- Der of times, paid a last tribute of re- spect to departed friends and acted as a bearer, was shown at St. James church Saturday morning at 10 o'clock at the funeral services for John Burns. The congregation was very large for a funeral service and was indicative of the esteem in which the deceased was held. Relatives were present from Providence, WillimantiC, Hartford, New London, Webster, Mass, Boston and other cities. Delegations from i Court Oak Grove, F. of A., and Rose of Lima council, K. of C., were in at tendance and there were many friends from nearby towns, The service was conducted by the pastor, Rev. M. J. Ginet, the requiem mass to be sung next week on account of the funeral coming during Holy week
 Court Oak Grove members acted as escort to the funeral party on the way from the church to Holy Cross ceme- tery on Maple street, where burial took place. The bearers were John Higgins, James Garland Hugh Cor man and William Welch Louis E. Kennedy was the funeral director. There were many beautiful floral pieces.
 Arbor and Bird Day Proclamation.
 On Saturday local officials received copies of Governor Simeon E. Bald wins proclamation naming Friday, April r. as Arbor and Bird day. Fol- lowing out Governor Raldwin's sug gestion, the proclamation will be read in the public schools next Friday and an explanation made relative to the bounty for planting trees by the road side and of the penalties that may be invoked against anyone doing injury to trees on the land of another. Chil- dren will also be urged to interest themselves in planting trees, that the highways and fields of Connecticut may be further beautitied.
 Seeking Brush Fire Permits.
 Some permits for setting brush fires in Killingly are being applied for as is required by law at this time of year but all who have brush to destroy by fire are not proving over particular in observing the statute requirements The fire warden and his deputies will issue the permits to all responsible parties, so only the act of asking for the right of burning brush according to law is necessary to obtain the priv ilege.
 Heard and Seen. Mrs Esther Jacobs of East Orange, N. J., spent Easter with relatives in Danielson.
 Mrs H. $. Dove has been the guest of Mir. and Mrs. D. U. G. Baker at Norwich
 Jeremiah Doyle of Wauregan is patient at 8. Worcester hospital, where 1t is expected he will undergo a sur- gical operation.
 The voting at the special town cleo ton on April 2S. for the purpose of naming a judge of probate is to be by districts-at Danielson, Dayvilie and East Fillingly.
 l Arrangements for Memorial day are l to be made at the meeting of McGregor i w. R. C. on Wednesday evening i Mrs John A Paine is to be the lead
 CT of a meeting of the w. C. T. [. at the home of Miss Hattie Codding Tues 1 day.
 Holiday Visitors. Miss Doris Rhorer visited Miss Nel- lie Sullivan at Worcester for Easter 1 Miss EIariette Healey of Hartford 1 spent Sunday at her home in Daniel
 son.
 Miss Ruth Provost of Stamford was
 visitor with friends in Danielson Sat urday.
 John OiNeiI of Brown university has been spending the Easter recess at his home in Dayville.
 MT. and Mrs Charles Duval Of Wor- cester and Miss Antoinette Duval o1 Waterbury were guests Easter Sunday of Mir. and Mrs. George Caron. Frank Henry, Thomas Riley. both O Boston. and John Began of Williman-
 tic were visitors in Danielson Satur.
 day
 James Connors of Putnam was
 visitor here Saturday with Mrs. JohT
 Greeley.
 Attended John Burns Funeral.
 Mr and Mrs John Henry of Provi
 dence were among those who cam, l here to attend the funeral of Johl
 Burns on Saturday.