Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-21
DANIElsON

Death ef JanssPerlkins, h D-y Goods Businsss From ,57 to 'ss--A Render of The Bulletin Over 60 Years-Ef- me- w. Chapman Dies at Norwich
 Sanitarium-Tnerease in Postal Saw
 inss Deeosits-Miiitary Organization Not to Become Home Guard.
 At his home on adapae street early Tuesday morning occurred the death of James Perkins, one Of the oldest and most respected residents of Dam ielson, retired business man and ono long and actively identified with pub lie affairs of the community.
 MT. Perkins had been in failing health for more than a year, but was Ill in bed enly five days. the end com ing very peacefully.
 MT. Perkins was born in Harwin- ton, Conn, August 16. 1885. end his boyhood days were spent at that place. 1887, and entered the employ of Edwin Ely as clerk in q. dry goods establish uent that was located on the site now occupied by St. James church. He was made a partner in the bustpeaz in 1860. the arm name hecomfng Ely and Company.
 In 1873 the business was removed to the more modern Hyde block. on Main street and there it Ahourished and be- came known through all Of this sec tion as a store of reliability in every respect. Upon the death of Mfr E7S. the senior partner, in 1885, Mir. Per kins became sole proprietor of the bus mess, which continued to grow and maintain it's enviaHbie place and rcpu- tatfon among institutions of it's kind until a disastrous fire wiped out the Hyde block in fsss- Upon the erection block. fin 1887. MT. Pefi<ins resumed business and at once 1t became pros- porous. By this time he was known throughout the country as. 2 business man of the highest integrity and the of his store for carrying especially select lines was known near and far. Firmly established he con- tinued along the lines that had made him so successful. until 1888. when he sold the business to George O. TheEa- as, who has since conducted it and Mir. Perkins retired to a life of rest and recreation. He continued always to make his home here, keeping in
 Mfr. Perkins was a democrat. He at different times during his long resi- dence here held public office. serving on the town school committee. board years also he was Identified with banking interests in Danielson. In everything with which he was con- nected he had the unbounded respect where considered a citizen Of adrnira- b1e qualities.
 On April II. 1881, at Old Trinity church, Church street, Brooklyn, Mfr. Miss Mary Putnam. daughter Of MT. and Mrs William 1T. Putnam and a direct descendant of General Israel Putnam of Revolutionary fame. Mrs. Perkins survives her husband with four children, Marriett. Belle. William F.. and Helen. all of DaHielson.
 MT. Perkins was one of the founders of St. AEban's Episcopal church and always actively interested in its well 1 fare. He was a member Of Moriah | odge. A. F. and 4. M, of Danielson.
 Elmer ". Chapman.
 The body of Elmer w. Chapman, 42, who died at the Norwich sanatorium, l vas brought here Tuesday morning I 'or burial in Westfield cemetery. The sommittal service was conducted by | church. A. F. Wood was in charge l 1f the funeral arrangements.
 The deceased was son of William | J. Chapman. who many years ago was engaged in the meat business in Dan | olson.
 Joseph V. Passmore.
 At the church in Attawaugan Tues | lay afternoon at o'clock there was , funeral service for Joseph V. Pass more, who died Saturday. Rev. J. B. services were sung by Miss Margaret and Lewis Aldrich. Miss Adams was organist. The bearers fere Vincent Adams. John Russell. Joe 0awley and William Welch.. Burial vas in the East KiHingiy cemetery. \. F. Wood was the funeral director.
 Mrs. Mary E. Moffitt.
 At the Congregational church in Brooklyn Tuesday afternoon there was funeral service, conducted by Rev. E. Kinmouth, for Mrs Mary E. doffitt of Pomfret Landing. Burial vas in the South cemetery. The bear rs were four brothers of Mrs. Moffitt William, Samuel and Charles Elements. A. F. Wood was the funeral irector.
 Our own make serge 3e'' wide-hrst rade half cotton, half worsted, 40 ents yard; second grade all cotton, 2s ents yd.; both grades are exceptional I alue at wholesale price; we also have
 42'' Bedford cord at 30 cents, that els retail from 50 to 75 cents yd.; atine and Georgette crepe on hand at II times. River Weaving Company, | ear State Armory, Danielson, Conn dv.
 POSTAL. SAVINGS DEPOSITS increase During Short Month of Feb