Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-06
OBITUAlRY,
Mrs. Lucian Rathbun.

The death of Mrs. Annie Cochrane
Rathbun occurred on Sunday morn
ing at her home, the Stone house, at
Quaker Hill. Mrs, Rathbun suffered
which left her in a helpless condition
but she possessed a strbng constitu-
ton and mind equally as strong and
fought against death for some days.
Annie Cochrane was born in Glas-
daughter of Robert and jeanette
Cochrane. Her first husband was
William Brown. who died 40 years ago
and of that marriage, four children
are living, Malcolm c. Brown, who
made his home with his mother; Mrs.
Jeanette Smith of Harrington Park, N.
j., John D. Brown, and Mrs. Annie
Clark
Later she married Lucian Rathbun.
one son is living, William B.. who is
postmaster at Quaker Hill. Twelve
grandchildren survive her.
Oscar r. Cook.
Oscar T. Cook, one of the oldest and
best known residents of Tarklin,
Burrillville. r. l.. died at his home at
o'clock Sunday morning, following
9 few days illness of pneumonia. Mr..
Cook was born May 10, 1885, being in
his SOth year. He was born in East
Thompson, Conn, but for many years
was a resident of Rhode Island.
About 40 years ago, Mr.. Cook was
the proprietor of a livery stable. For
Tarklin. He leaves a widow, Ruth T.
(Nfchols) and two daughters.
Harlan Ashley Pierce.
Harlan Ashley Pierce, 70. of New
York, died at his wife's family home
in the Gales Ferry village, of bron-
chial pneumonia on Easter Sunday.
Mr.. Pierce was born in Hinsdale,
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New York over 40 years and was con-
nected with the Journal of Commerce
and Commercial Bulletin. being coa-
mercial editor Of that paper for fnS
years He had been in feeble health
for about eight years. spending the
greater part of the time there, the
winter months excepted. He had bees
here less than month from his win
ter stay in New York at the time of
his death.
His wife, Mrs. Annie Bol1es Pierce,
and her sister, Mrs. Harriet F. B.
Crandall, survive him.
John Hill.
Fireman John Hill was found dead in
bed Monday morning at his home, No.
81 Boswell avenue, his death being at
trfbuted to heart disease. MT. Hill was
On duty Saturday, but he complained
of feeling ill when he retired satur-
day night. He was unable to be up
OH Sunday and death came some time
sunday night. Mr.. Hill had one of his
hands frozen while driving a pair of
horses to a fire about year ago and
part of one finger had to be amputated.
1t is said that he had been in i'll health
SIEGE, although he had been able to do
light duty. having returned to full duty
on April l.
Mr. Hill was the son of William n.
and the late Ellen E. O'Rourke Hill
and was born in Norwich on Nov. Z,
1875. For a time he was employed in
the Greenevil1e blsachery. He was a
member of the old Wauregan Hook and
Ladder company and entered the paid
fire department as call man in June,
1905. He was made g. permanent fire.
man in August, 1905, and was assigned
to Truck No. 1, and in October 1908
he was transferred to Engine company
No. 1. On Oct. i, 1913, he was made
driver of the company. Mr.. Hill was
twice married, his first wife being An
tonia Lemoine Of Baltic, to whom he
was married by Rev. Hugh Treanor il
August 1901. His second wife, wht
was Miss Ida Grochowslzi, survives
Rim. There also survive a son, JOIN
Hill, by his first marriage and a son
Julius Hill, by his second marriage
Mr.. Hill leaves two sisters, Mrs
Charles F. Combies Of Franklin street
and Mrs. Frank Kern of Greeneville
Mt Hill was loving father, hus-
band, son and brother, was a favoritt
among his comrades in the fire depart
ment and his untimely death is sin.
cerely mourned by his wide circle q
friends.