Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-23
DIED UNEXPECTEDLY.
Friends of John Edward Green Were
 Not Aware That He Was III.

The unexpected death of John Ed ward Green occurred at his home on Palmer street at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning. MT. Green had been aff1ict- ed with diabetes since last June, but had been confined to the bed only a few days, the majority of his friends not being aware of his serious condi- tion
 MT. Green was the son of Mariette York and John Leland Green and was born in Voluntown July r. 1S40. He attended the common schools in Vol untown. His father was a carpenter, and the son very early in life develop ed ability in the same calling. Much against his fathers wish, he learned the trade with him, and showed such a faculty that he was encouraged to con- tinue in the business. He went to Spring Valley, N. Y, continuing to learn the trade in the finest work. Later he returned to Voluntown, doing a great deal of work in Jewett City, finally locating here in 1891. A large per cent. of the buildings in the bor- ough, including the Jewett City cream cry, were erected under his contracts.
 In January. 1903. he entered the coal business in connection with his car ship with his son Leland. under the name of the Peoples Coal company. MT Green acting as the treasurer.
 MT. Green was an Episcopalian, be- ing a. member of Christ church in Nor wich, and often attended the service sS held at Slater library hall. In poli- tics he was a conscientious democrat, maintaining strictly in political lines what he believed was right. He had served the borough as one of it's bur gerses and had been one of the town assessors for several years, being nonl- mated on the ticket this year. He had also served on the board of relief. In Voluntown he had been a member of the school board and for several years acted as school visitor there. MT. Green was a member of Mt. Vernon lodge, No. 75, r. and 4. M, having first joined the Widows. Son lodge in North Stonington.
 He married Annie Rowena. Davis of Rockville, R. l., in 1885, and is sur- vived by his wife and four children, Anna Belle, Leland and Lemuel Green of Jewett City and Jessie Green of Willimantio. He leaves leaves two sis- ters. Mrs M, F. Wilson and Mrs. E. A. Ray of Jewett City. MT Green was of an estimable disposition, possessed many traits admired by all who knew him. He was a. kind father and broth CT and he did many quiet deeds of good will. and will be much missed in his home and the community.
 The first entertainment in the libra " audience in Finn's opera house Mon day evening. Dudley Wagner, irnper- senator, gave the programme the prin- cipal number being Richard Mans fields Beau Brummel. It was in four acts and eleven characters were irn- personated. MT. Wagner was an art ist in this line, giving just the right touch to each character
 Leave for College.
 Miss Elizabeth Clarke has entered Smith college this fall. William LHeureux went to Trinity college on Monday and A. 4. Young, Jr., lest Tuesday for his second year at the New York Military academy.
 Personal Mention.
 MT. and Mrs. Harry Halyburton and daughter Ernestine of Springfield were guests at Mrs. J. E. Phillips Tuesday. They are on their way to Poplar Branch, \. C., to spend the winter
 Lawyer A. M. Brown left Monday for a business trip to Charlotte, N. C.. expecting to return Friday.
 Alfred LHeireux has returned to his duties as an instructor at the Newman school at Eackensack, W. J.