Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-17
DANIELSON LOSES
 PROMINENT BUSINESS MAN
Frederick A. Kennedy Died Friday Af-
 ter Short Illness.

Frederick A. Kennedy, 37, died on Friday morning at his home on Main street. An illness that dated only from Wednesday of last week and which, hoping against hope. all who knew him fervently wished he might over come. brought to untinaely end one of the most promising careers of Dan- felson business men. Mir. Kennedy had been -indisposed prior to the develop ment of pneumonia during the last week, but had insisted upon returning to business before he had sufficiently regained his strength.
 When his condition became critical a few days ago unusual solicitude was expressed for him upon all sides, and the announcement of his death Fri day morning was one of unusual sol- emnity for many people.
 MT. Kennedy was born in the town of Plainfield, the son of MT. and Mrs. Horace Kennedy. He attended the graded schools of Plainfield and later, when the family had removed to Dan- ielson, the schools here. He was a student in Killingly High school in 1898, when he entered the employ of the Windham County National bank as booklzeeper. later becoming paying teller of the institution and eventually in September, 1903. becoming cashier of the institution.
 In November, 1908, Mr. Kennedy re- signed his position in the bank and became associated with his father in the coal and wood business. In 1906 he became identified with the General Supply company. controlled by his close friend, Luther Filling. and he has since remained with that com pany, of which he was vice president at the time of his death. and Also with the affiliated concern-the General Eclipse company-of which he was treasurer.
 In his connection with these enter prises he had an opportunity to dem onstrate his business genius and de- velopment and expansion. In speak ing feeling of MT. Kennedy on Friday, MT. Filling, president of the compan- ies, said that it was to MT. Kennedy's the splendid success that has been achieved by the General Eclipse com pany is due.
 Every perquisite of exceptionally There need be no restrictions on trib- utes paid to his memory. In his home, Tn his business, in his public life and in all of his works he was beyond re- proach. His interests were the inter ests of love and truth and honor. His friends. who are legion, mourn his loss.
 In 1909, MT. Kennedy was married to Miss Cora E. Stevens. who sur wives him, with one daughter, Lois. Mir. Kennedy is also survived by his mother, Mrs. Mary Jane Kennedy. brother, Frank E.. both of Danielson. and a sister. Mrs. Ethel Holehouse. of Providence.
 Mr. Kennedy was member of the Methodist Episcopal church and of it's board of trustees. and was one of the active and faithful workers of the de- here.
 Bank Received New 6ilIs. The Windham County National bank received on Friday a quantity Of the new $1 and g greenback issue of bills. This is the issue put out to re- lieve that country's shortage of small bills and about which there has been so much press comment
 Rev. w. H. Evans has invited the members Of the D. A. R. and other pa- triotic societies of Danielson to attend services at St. A1ban's church Sum day morning at 10.45. Sunday after noon at 4 o'clock Rev. MT. Evans Is to conduct services at Trinity church, Brooklyn.
 George Beaney, who was injured by being thrown from an automobile truck is improving.
 Henry c. Benson of New London visited with DanieIson friends Fri day.