Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-29
DANIELSON AND PUTNAM NEWS

were spent at the home Of his daugh- ter in Pawtucket. R. I. His death oc- cured in 1890. and he was buried in Crenston, Rhode Island. He was the father of J. Herbert Smith and was married to Susan F'enner of Johnston, R. I
 James H. Smith was born Dec. i f, 1850, in Killing1y, Conn. and attended the district school until the age of nine years, this summing up his schooling with the exception of just three winters, at intervals. Not only did he early find it necessary to look out for himself, but his earnings were needed to assist in the support of the family. and as a lad of nine he began work in the cotton mill at East Xiii Hngly. then owned by a, MT. Young. His employment began in the spinning room, as -'chore noy,'' and he was paid SIPS per week, consistin gof 72 hours. and as may be imagined this or study. In 1881 his parents moved to Williamsville, and there he imme- diately entered the spinning and card ing room of the Williamsville Manu- featuring company. remaining there for the following nine years. By this time he was quite capable of filling more lucrative position, and whan the lAttaWaUgan company offered 1t, in their carding room, lie accepted, and remained with them for two years, ending his connection in April. 1872. Then Mir. Smith entered the employ of the Quinebaug company, in the posi- ton of second hand in the card room, where he had eighty employees under his supervision and there he continued until September, 1874, when he was made overseer of the room. There he remained until July, 1897, at which time he was given a responsible and prominent position, superintendent, and was elevated to be agent in 1908.
 The marriage of James IT. Smith occurred Nov. i, 1879. in Killingly, to AuriIla R. Butts, who was born June 20, 1880, Q native of Killingly. and a daughter of Henry and Sarah (AIaFple) Butts. One child has come to this union, Merrill C., who was born April F, 1887. Although A[r. Smith was an ardent republican, he has always re- fused political honors, his business and social interests claiming all of his attention. F'raternally he is connected with the .Masons being a valued mem Der of Moriah lodge, No. Is, A. F. & 4. M., of Danielson, which organiza- tion he joined in 1S73 Mrs Smith is the Congregational church of Daniel son, to which Mir Smith has been a liberal contributor. He was a director of the Brooklyn Savings bank.
 Among the employees of the great company which he so faithfully served.
 
 never being any friction which his wise management and good judgment did not satisfactorily adjust, while few men in 2. like position enjoyed so close a relation with their companies as did Mir. Smith. His reliability has been tested in many ways, and never found lacking. Both as citizen and 'so- cia1 factor he was held in esteem in Brooklyn
 The mills of which Mir Smith was agent were silent Thursday and will remain closed throughout this week as a mark of respect On Saturday his home is to be opened from II to I2.30 that the employees who loved him so well may look upon him as he sleeps in death.
 General Manager J. Arthur Atwood of the mills expressed profound re- gret Thursday over Mir. Smiths death and eulogized him as an exceptional man.
 Tickets for Cotton Ball.
 Tickets for the Civic Federation Cotton ball. Feb. ?, on sale by Mrs. F. P Todd Mrs. r. o. Arrnington. dining, Mrs. E. H. Reach, Mrs. J. NJ. Paine, Mrs. A. v. Woodwork, Miss Marion F1agg.-Adv.
 The advance notice of a. prospective cold wave were received with special interest in DanieIson The greater
 
 remains to be harvested and & real freHeze-up such as will allow the deal CTS to fill their house will be appre- ciated.
 More people have attended the Or pheurn theater during the past two days to see The Christian than have ever come out for photoplaY shown here. The service given by Manager J. r. Lewis is being appreciated by the local public.
 Score is Tied.
 The Sunday school attendance con test between the Baptist churches in Danielson and Clarenont, N. H, prom ises to be a, real lively one. Now in it's tl1iEa week-it is to extend over a period of several months-the score is tied with 125 points each.
 Students of Killingly High school will complete their rnid-year exaIniYl- ations today (F'riday). The work al- ready done shows careful study dur ing the school days since September.
 $6,oo0 for Arnory Improvements. A resolution appropriating st, 900 for additional Improvements and repairs to the stale ar1nory here has been introduced in the general assembly.
 William WheatIey of Arctic Center. R. l., has been visiting here with his father. W. W. Wheatley. George c. Johnson of Pawtucize9 was visitor with friends in Danielson Thursday.