The Press., 1915-02-10

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 of six days resulting from the effects of a paralytic shock sustained the
 Monday evening previous. About five years ago MT. Fitzpatrick had an attack of acute Bright's disease, but later was enabled to attend to his business, but lost some of his old time vigorous ways. He was born in Coventry, February 20, 1856, but shortly after came to Stafford where he worked for Phoenix woolen mills, Charles Fox and Cyril Johnson, and for several years employed by for the Mineral Springs Manufacturing Oo. in charge of the dressing room. About 1 SS9 he started in as newsdealer and built up lucrative business which he retained to his death. He occupied conspicuous place in the politics of the town and was democrat of the old school while his father was an ardent republican. President Cleve- land appointed him for postmaster here during his secon term from 1893 to 1897, an he faithfully filled the office for four years. Mir. Fitzpatrick was first selectman of the town in
 ! 13 and has been chairman of the democratic town comm ittee for sixteen years He also served year on the court of burgesses. His home life was ideal and he was very proud of his large family. He was a man of strong personality and his find of knowledge was extensive, and his love for read ing was characteristic of him, and while his independence of speech and thought were marked, his work as first selectman among the poor was very sympathetic. While he was very outspoken and often times quite sar- castle in his remarks he still had a host of friends who deeply sympathize with the afflicted family. For many years his place of business was frequented in the evening by men of the town as they called for their evening paper and stopped to discuss the affairs of the time and especially to enjoy his ready wit Besides his widow, he is survived by nine chill dren. Mary, Margaret, John, Francis, Agnes, Ceoelia, Helen, Hilda and Robert all of Stafford Springs, and one brother, Martin Fitzpatrick of Providence, and two sisters, Misses Ellen and Mary of this place. The funeral service was a solemn high mass of requiem sung at St. Edward s church Tuesday at 9 o'clock. Rev. Felix J. O'Neill, the pastor, officiated as celebrant; Rev. John D. Coyle of New Haven, former pastor of the deceased, was deacon, Rev. John E. Clark of Suff1eld was sub deacon, and Rev. Michael H. May of Rockville was master of ceremonies Father Clark read the committal service at the cemetery. The music of the mass was the official plain chant which the Catholic church has been singing for centuries at ordinary funerals, and which is all the more beautiful when sung in harmony by male voices, as was done at this service. The assist. ance of MT. Breen, MT. Cantwell and MT. Gould added much to the im- pressiveness of the chant in Latin These gentlemen also sang solos in English at the conclusion of the mass, After the fixed form of service in Latin the Epistle and Gospel of the mass and also the burial prayers were read by the celebrant in English. W. E. Hanley, James F. Warren, John Quinn, ST., John White, Frank Silk and George Flanagan acted as pail. bearers. The Knights of Columbus, Of which MT. Fitzpatrick was charter member, accompanied the body from his late residence on Park street to the church. The stores were closed during the funeral hour and there was a large attendance of the business men of the borough at the funeral.
 The banks will be closed Friday, Lincoln day.
 Regular meeting of the l.. A. A. O. H., morrow evening.
 Miss Alice Hanley has. gone to Terryville to spend the week end with her sister.
 All persons wishing to accompany the s. H. s. senior class to Willing toh, where they present their play, please notify Bernard Mullins.
 Geo. Campbell has presented to the public library valuable book entitled Life and Death in Rebel Prisons, !" by Robert H. Kellogg, published in 1865.
 Mrs. Aliene Founrier, aged IS, died at her home on West Main street last night after a lingering illness, caused by pneumonia. Besides her husband, Theodore, she leaves a father, Erlar and mother, Amandaz Antaya, and two small children, aged two years and another nine months. The funeral will be held Friday morn. ing at o'clock at St. Edwards church, Rev. E. J. O'Neill officiating.
 The masquerade of the German club was held last Friday and every body had most enjoyable time. Lynch's orchestra furnished the music for the occasion and there was an attendance of about 200. The four prizes were awarded to the following Archie Perry won first and George Schofield second on grotesque, while Miss Teresa Braun secured first prize in the fancy dress and Carl Lindner second prize