Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-14
SUDDEN DEATH OF WESTERLY MAN Frank L. Howe Expires After Reaching His Work at Cot trel Plant-Lengthy Session of Superior Court-De- csion Reversed in Richmond Trespass Case.

ETank L. Howe. master mechanic of the c. B. Cottrell & Sons company plant where he had been employed for many years, died suddenly soon after reaching the plant Friday morn ing. Ike was 6 faithful and valued empioye and held in high esteem by employers and employees of the big concern, as well as by ali who knew him. He was industrious, honest in all his dealings. and of a frugal dis position, deroting his time outside the shor to minding his own business and never interfering with the affairs of others but ever ready to show practi- cad friend ship to those in need. He had the faculty of saving his earnings and, it is said accumulated quite large sum of money.
 Mr Howe was born in Coventy, Conn., 5S years ago, come September. Tn the year 1873. When-17 years of age, he commenced apprenticeship for ma eadnist in the Cottrell plant, being recommended by the EflIfbridge Broth ers who conducted a livery stable in Mechanic street and who had thorough acquaintance with the Howe family in Coventry. MT. Howe served his ap- pr~nticeship faithfully and had been in Lhe continuous employ of the Cottrells for 41 years. He was a. good-GVing boy and man. never used tobacco or in Joxicsting drink, and always attended faithfully to his work. He was chased aananH eAe vs1y best employees and one of the officers of the concern said: '-dr. Howe served us faithfully and -e tried to show appreciation of his good work for us He was in full charge of the repair department and thoroughly familiar with the detail and it will be difficult to fully replace him
 MT. Howe married Mary Randall, who died about 10 years ago, and since then he has made his home in the fam fly of George R. Collins in Hillside ave Yriie Pawcatucl. He was son Of the late Daniel and Mary Phillips Howe. He Is survived by a brother and sister, Louis D. Howe and Mrs Sarah P. Tracey. both of Jewett City. When MT. Howe left his home for the shop Friday morning he appeared to be in zs good health as usual. He has had an affection of the heart for a long time He suffered q severe attack at the railway station about six years ago, but rallied and rapidly improved. Heart disease is given as the inmedi- ate cause of death.
 At the second session of the auction sale of the personal and household ef- Seets of Daniel T. Sully. being held in New York realized s11,000. most of the prices for which goods were sold being insignificant in comparison with real values. These goods have been held In the metropolis while Mir. and hTS. Suuy are IHdhInS In6I nome HI the town of Westerly and are engaged in the management of Kennethridge, Watch Hlll. MT. SuIly. as cotton king, possessed millions, and it was 8 case with him of money come easy, money go easy. Still he seems happy and Contente6.
 The chief bargain of the day was Mir Sully's inlaid mahogany poker ta- ble, which Is hand carved and. it Is said, famous persons played for big stakes at that handsome table. It was bought by a personal friend of MT. Sully for S80 and is intended as a pres ent to its original owner.
 Louise Dresser, chaperoned by her mother, and she wanted to buy many of the pretty things, and did buy a large quantity of silverware, a number of mahogany tables, chairs and a teak wood hall set. Florence Ziegfield, Jr. was also a persistent bidder. For bronze Goddess of Music by Moreau Samuel Wolf gave s115, and he paid s1S0 for Louis KY gold and silk tapestry drawing room suite. Several handsome chairs mandarin robes and vases brought from s5 to $125 each. A colonial mahogany bedroom suite brought sS25. The total receipts of the sale thus far is $16,006.