Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-12


 Rev. Joseph Louis Armand Potvin, M. S., died early Thursday morning at St James rectory He had been in during the greater part of his resi- denSe in Danielson he had been able to attend to his prfestly duties and had won place of affection in the hearts of the parishioners.
 For the past few weeks Father Pot YiIl's condition has been gradually be- coming critical and on Thursday of last week he celebrated his last mass, the date, by curious coincidence, be- ing the anniversary of the death of a consin. May 4, 1915. at the Hotel Dieu, in Montreal
 Father Potvin was born in Holyol1e, Mass, Sept. IT, 1883. Following his early studies in his native city, he left Holyoke Jan. Is, 1899, to enter La Salette Missionary college at Hartford. There he commenced the course of study that was to lead to his ordina- tion and in September 1903, he was admitted to the noviriate. He took his first vows in September, 1904, and in August of the following year he went to Rome to complete his theological course.
 In 1910, on the Feast of the Most Precious Blood, he was ordained to the holy priesthood at St. Apollinaris' church. in Rome, and the following
 
 take up his duties as professor at La Salette college, Hartford
 In 1913 Father Potvin's health began to fail and he was obliged to relinquiSl1 his duties at the college and came to Danielson for rest.
 Something more than a year ago he suffered a severe attack of pneumonia which seriously threatened his life during a period of several weeks, but he eventually rallied and became strong enough to be about and to attend to some parish duties.
 Father Potvin is survived by his fa- ther and mother, a brother and two sisters, who are all residents of Hol- yoke, by Sister St. Alfred, another sis- ter who is member of the Assumption order, and by a brother who is stu- dent in La Salette college, Hartford This morning at 8 o'clock the first requiem mass for Father Potvin will be sung and it will be attended by all the pupils of St. James parochial school, with whom the young priest was a great favorite. The body will lie in state in the church until after the solemn high requiem mass Satur- day morning, when priests from many parts of the state will come to Daniel son to assist at the service.
 Attended Commencement Exercises. lMr. and Mrs. D E. Jette attended the commencement exercises at the Elmer
 
 daughter. Miss Georgette, being a member of the graduating class
 Mrs Charles s. Dayton is to move to South Korwalk, where MT. Dayton is employed.
 John F. Gregory of Pascoag was a visitor with friends in Danielson on Thursday
 Michael Sullivan Of Providence vis- tied at his home here Thursday. To Hear Reports from Congress. Reports on the meetings of the an nual congress of the D. A. R., held re- gently in Washington, are to be given al the meeting of Sarah Williams Dan folsom chapter on Thursday of next week.
 The class to be graduated from Kil- lingly High school in June is smaller than the class graduated in 1915. There is to be parade of members of the teams. escorted by band, when the baseball season opens here tomor- row with Southbridge as the visiting team.
 forest fire burned over a number. of acres of land in the northern sec ton of the town of Plainf1eld
 Members of the Nadel Arbeit club gave Mrs. C. $. Dayton surprise party Thursday evening.
 Will Escort G. A. R.. Men.
 The Thirteenth company C. A. C.,
 
 the G. A. R. in the Memorial day pro- cession.
 Wildwood park Is to be opened for the first time this season on Memorial day, the programme of attractions be- Ing much the same as in previous years.
 Literature intended to attract young men to enlist in the United States army was being distributed here Thursday van enlisted man from the recruiting station at S5 State street, New London.
 Rush of Freight.
 Great quantities of freight continue 10 pour into Danielscn and the outward shipments are also heavy The freight station is absolutely crowded to ca pacity all the time.
 Moose Aeelimated.
 The moose brought to Danielson rom northern Canada few weeks ago by Alexander Duhamel Is being exhfb- ted in towns throughout eastern Con- aecticut and is attracting a great deal H attention. The moose has now be-