Putnam patriot., 1916-01-14
NJ. R. JOY DEAD
Succumbs TO Grip Followed by Pneu-
mOnia
tine of city's Leading Business Men.
Well Known in Eastern Connecticut

Michael II. joy, one of the eity's
leading business men, former chief
of the Putnam Fire department and a
well known horseman and automobile
dealer in Eastern Connecticut, died at
his home on Grand View at ll.50
O'Clock Wednesday morning. He was
Al years old.
Mr.. Joy contracted IA severe cold n
little over week ago. He had not
been in good health for several years
aud 1t n affected him the more for that
reason. Grip developed and he took
to his bed. Grip developed into pneu
monia aud his death soon followed.
Mr.. Joy was Putnam boy. He
was born in Woodstock IA years ago
of Irish stock. His father and mother
have been dead some years. The rise
of the boy To a successful business man
is an example of what soberity, indus.
try, close application to business and a
desire to please can accomplish. He
first worked in THE Woolen mill and
rose to the position of second hand. He
ieft the mill and entered the employ
of b W. Carpenter, who conducted n
livery stable on Front street. He was al
ways cheerful and willing and worked
conscienliously for the interests of his
employer until he Became in effect
manager for him. When Mr.. Garpen
ter retired Mr.. Joy, then young man,
became owner of the business. The
stable grew out of proportion to its
quarters and Mr.. Joy purchased the
stable In the rear of what was then
the Bugbee. house, now the Putnam
Inn. lie conducted both stables until
he was Obliged to give up the Front
street stable on account OF the re.
modelling of the business.
Meanwhile the automobile had come
in as n mode of Transportation and Mr..
JOY Immediately saw that lis future
was assured. He took an agency for a
machine and worked IL rs n side issue.
This soon developed into his chief
business. When the Swift beef house
was sold Mr. Joy was its purchaser
and he remodeled IL Into garage.
This business he carried on very sue
cessfully and became the leading deal
er in the city.
Mr.. Joy was firm believer In the
future of bis home town and became
quite large property holder. Through
his interest in horses he became inter.
ested In the Putnam Park and Fair
Corporation and was at one time its
president He was a democrat in pol.
tiles and was looked up TO rs leader
For years he furnished horses to drag
the city's fire apparatus and as CHIEF
OF the department gave excellent and
efficient service.
Mr.. JOY was OF a genial nature. Some
people thought he had gruh manner
but he had a large heart and has given
aid to many poor fellow, down on his
luck. He always took an interest In
young men who desired TO help them
selves and held out to them helping
hand. He was esteemed and respected
by all who knew him and he Will be
greatly missed by all classes Of citizens.
Mr.. Joy was an Elk and was one of
the past exalted rulers lof Putnam
Lodge. lie was also n member of the
X. of &. A brother, John, died quite
a number of years ago. He became
the head of the family and part OF his
life was devoted TO his three sisters,
Annie, Alice and Bridget, who sur
vive him. A little over year ago Mr..
JOY married Miss ,R. Alta Sharpe Of
this city. He bought house on Grand
View and there they made their home.
Ten days ago little son came TO bless
the home and Mr.. joys cup of happi-
ness seemed full. All In a few days
the mother Is left with her infant son
alone. The husband and father has
gone. 1t Is one of the works of the AL.
mighty that passeth oil understand
ing. The wife and sisters are pros
trated at his taking away and the
whole city shares their mourning, for
there has gone out from its midst
man, esteemed, respected and liked by
all.
The funeral services will take place
at ST. Mary's church at nine o'clock
Friday morning and burial will be In
ST. Mary's Gem etery.