Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-19
OBITUARY.
Mrs. David Smith.

The peaceful life of Elizabeth Mack beloved wife of David Smith, came to close at her home on Chappell Hill, Yantic, Wednesday evening at 10: 30 o'clock. She was born in Boston but the greater part of her life had been passed in the vicinity of Yantic. On March 31, 1870 she was united in marriage with David Smith and was the mother of six children, four of whom survive, Harry, who lives at home, Edward of this city, James of F'itchville and Mrs. George Levally of Hallville. There are also three grand children, Bessie and Ernest Smith of Fftchville and Lila Smith of Yantic. George M. Whitmarsh.
 George M Whitmarsh died at the home of his son Fred Whitmarsh on Main street, Yantic, Friday morning heart failure. MT. Whitmarsh was born in Greeneville 77 years ago the son of William and Mary Ann Whit marsh. The greater part of his life was spent in this vicinity and he followed the calling of a painter. He over 50 years ago. He was the father of six children, four of whom survive him, Fred Whitmarsh of Yantic, Sam uel Whitmarsh of Hallville, Ernest Whitmarsh of East Norwich and Mrs. William B. Page of Mystic
 William Burton.
 Following an illness of some time due to a complication of diseases. Will | liam Burton, 66 years of age, died at his home No. 16 Benjamin street Fri | day afternoon about 2 o'clock. He had | been confined to his hoom since the | first of June. MT. Burton was born in | England but came here when a child | having passed practically all his life l in this city. On May 13, 1875 he was I %oI 3r, vioe ir, iah h | Ruth Cosley who survives him. For over 30 years MT. Burton was | employed at the plant of the Hopkins | and Allen Firearms company on | Franklin street but he had led re- | tired life for the past half dozen years. He was a member of the Odd Fellows | and attended Christ church. Besides l his wife he leaves the following chill | dren, Frederick Burton Ledyard, LOT enzo Burton of this city. Mrs. Charles | Robinson of Norwich and Mrs. Marx | Kristek of Worcester.
 William p. Greene.
 | The noble life of William Peckham
 Greene came to sudden end Friday jevening at o'clock in his home at l 263 Prospect street. He had been in I poor health for Il months with
 Brights disease and became seriously Ill last Wednesday. MT. Greene was
 born in Greeneville, Nov. 8, 1864, the l SUI O1 llIC lcalC cadA AO. e~AAu NHASS <AAAAA Card Greene and has been resident
 of Greeneville all his life.
 On May 10. 1900 he was united in marriage with Mrs. Mercie Stebbins of this city.
 MT. Greene joined the Third Bap- tist church during the pastorate of
 Rev. Charles L. Snow. Up to the time of his death he was assistant foreman in the bleaching department
 at the United States Finishing com pany and had been in their employ for over 20 years. He was a member
 of Ionic camp, No. 1884. Modern
 Woodmen of America. and was in the first class that was initiated here. He took great interest in the affairs ot
 the order and had held several chairs He was an honorary. member of the
 GreenevilIe Hook and Ladder Go.
 having served his time with that com
 pany.
 Besides his widow, MT. Greene
 leaves two stepsons, A. L. Stebbins
 master mechanic at the Ashland mills Jewett City: W. H. Stebbins, master
 mechanic at the J. B. Martin Co.
 Taftville: one brother, A c. Greene of this city; two sisters, Mrs. John
 Backus of Providence and Mrs. Will
 liam Bowden of Ansonet, Mass.
 MT Greene was a man of noble
 character and pleasing disposition. He
 was very industrious, home loving and
 commanded the respect of many cit izens His many associates will moprr ] the loss of a true. noble friend