Putnam patriot., 1914-03-27
OLIVER E. GETTY
Died On Way From Worcester Hospital
Prominent French Canadian of DanieIsou

Veyed in an automobile ambulance from St. Vincent's hospital, Worces- ter, where he had been patient since Monday, 10 the home of his parents on Franklin street, Danielson. Judge Getty lost strength rapidly after enter. ing the Worcester institution and early Thursday afternoon fully realizing the gravity of his condition, asked that he be taken to his home in Danielson. Accompanied by physician, his mother and one of his sisters, the trip in the automobile started but Judge Getty was unable to stand the strain of the ride and died en route. Judge Getty was we'll known in Putnam.
 Oliver Eloi Getty, son of Mir. and Mrs. Eloi Getty, was born in St. Alex andre, P. e, Nov. 9, 1872. AS small boy he came to Danielson with his pal- ents and has since made his hon there, where his early education was obtained.
 He graduated from Killingly High school as valedietorian of his class in 1891. Subsequently for time he was travelling salesman for the Williams
 vile Manufacturing company. Later he entered St. Lawrence college,
 Montreal, and after studying there he | decided to enter the practice of law. | Leaving Montreal he entered Howard
 university, Washington, D. C., from
 which he was graduated in June, 1898,
 with the degree of bachelor of law. He | was admitted to the bar of Conneeti-
 cut at Putnam on June 2S, 1899, and afterwards opened an office in Daniel
 son. In May, 1901, he was appointed prosecuting attorney of the town of
 killingly by Judge Harry E. Back
 and held this office till May 1, 1905. In | 1903 he was appointed clerk of the pro.
 bate court by Judge John A. Paine,
 and in November of the following year
 was elected judge of probate, which off, l flee he had since continuously held, i being reelected for term of two years
 in November, 1912.
 In 1901 and 1902 Judge Getty was president of the Killingly High School | Alumni Association and secretary and | treasurer of the same organization fer four different years. He was men.-
 Der of L'Union St. John Baptist, Put
 nam lodge of Elks and the Danielson | fire department.
 Judge Getty, who was unmarried, 1 leaves his father and mother and the | following brothers and sisters: Adelard
 of Halifax, N. S.; George of North
 Yakima, Wash; Henry of Worcester,
 Sister Mary DeSalles Miss Mary l Getty), New Hartford; Sister Mazda 1 len de Jesu Miss Laura Gettyl, St.
 Hyacinthe, P. C.; and Sister Mary Eli.
 delis Miss Leah Getty1, Bristol, Conn.
 The funeral was held Monday morn- ing with services at St. James church I at 9 o'clock. Gathered at the church
 to pay last tribute of respect with the l relatives of the deceased were more
 than 600 friends and acquaintances, representing all denominations. Large
 delegations representing the Union St.
 John Baptist, which was in charge of the funeral escort, Putnam lodge of Elks, the eFranco-American Naturali2a.
 tion club and other organizations with
 which the deceased was identified, at
 tended in body, the pews on each
 side of the main aisle being reserved for them.
 | Pews close to where the ,casket rest
 ed were reserved for the members of
 the Windham county bar, represented | by the following: Judge Milton A.
 Shumway of the superior court, Judge
 Harry E. Back, Judge A. G. Bill, w.
 Fenner Woodward, Sabin s. Russell, | Clarence E. Cundall, k. l.. Darbie, of Danielson; Charles l.. Torrey, Frank | F. Russell, of Putnam; Warren Doty | Chase, Hartford; Judge J. 4. Shea, Willimantic. Business in Danielson
 was practically suspended during the time of the funeral.
 Rev. M. J. Ginet, pastor of St.J ames church, was celebrant of the solemn high mass of requiem, with Rev. T. J. Keena of Bristol, deacon; Rev. Peter | Roux, suo-Geacon, ard Rev. John Landry of Baltic, master of ceremonies. Within the sanctuary were Rev. J. Jolliver, assistant at St. James church; {;
 Rev. IgnatIus Kost of Dayville and Rev B. Nj. Donnelley of North Gros- venordale. Miss Florine Gareau was organist and the choir sang the Grego- rian chant for the dead. The service was deeply impressive. Following the consecration J. J. Brennan sang o Salutaris Hostia.
 The members of the fraternal organi- cations at the funeral acted as escort to the cemetery of the Holy Cross on Maple street, where burial took place. The grave WAS covered with the many beautiful floral forms and bouquets that came from relatives, friends and organizations, including the Bohemian club corporation. Rev. NJ. J. Ginet read the committal service and all of the officers of the mass were present at the cemetery.
 The bearers were Charles Morin, rep resenting Putnam lodge of Elks; Dr. J. N. Perreault, representing the Franco American Naturalization club; George Duval, representing the Bohe- milan club: TeIesphore Woisard. repre-