Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-08
OBITUARY.
William M. Mecord.

William M. MeCord.
 William M McCord, one of Nor wfch's highly respected citizens and the oldest cigar manufacturer in this city, died at his home on Park street Wednesday night at 6.45 o'clock after an illness of about a weeks dTNation- Death was due to heart trouble. MT McCord was taken i'll about a week ago and had partially recovered. He had been attending to his business and was in the store on Tuesday night. He was taken suddenly i'll We'd nesday morning about 2 o'clock.
 William Mortimer McCord was born in Newburg, N Y, on Feb 27, 1850, the son of MT. and Mrs. Andrew Mo- Cord, and when a boy his father died York city. MT. McCord came to this city about 50 years ago and entered the employ of James J. McCord, who conducted a cigar store on Franklin street where FriswelPs jewelry store is now located He worked for MT. McCord for a number of years and then entered the employ of John H. Morrison. For over 30 years he work ed for MT. Morrison, and then bought out the business, since conducting it at 223 Main street. This was Is years ago, making period of 45 years in the tobacco business in the same building. He was united in marriage with Eliza Burdick 47 years ago last June in this city. Mrs. McCord died about 13 years ago. Fraternally, MT. McCord was a member of Shetucket lodge, No. 27, I. O. O. F.. and of St. James lodge, No. 23 F. and A. M.
 MT. McCord is the last of his fam fly and he is survived by step daughter, Mrs. Gertrude B. Tooti1l, of Park street, a nephew, William R. Mo Cord, of Grove street, and several nephews and nieces in New York
 MT. McCord was of gentle disposi- tion, kind and considerate, was well liked by every one who knew him, and had a wide circle of admiring friends.
 Miss Catherine Sullivan.
 After lingering illness with the the home of her niece, Mrs. Henry c. Marx. of No. 30 Forest street, Wednes- day afternoon at 2 o'clock.
 +ba Miss dsh1 sullivan was s born in 3 Ireland. Sullivan When young lady of about 19 years of age she came to this coun- try, first locating in New York, then later in this city, where she has since resided.
 Miss Sullivan Is the last of her i'm mediate family and is survived by Mrs. Henry c. Marx of 30 Forest street a niece. with whom she made her home.
 Mrs. Lydia A. Latham.
 Mrs. Lydia A. Latham, widow of her nephew. Daniel W. Darrow, at s4 Howard street, New London, We'd nesday, at the age of S9. Mrs. La tham recently suffered from a general breakdown and her death was mo- mentarily expected.
 Mrs. Lydia A. Latham was for many years resident of Montville and for several years lived at Quaker pie made their home there For some years past Mrs. Latham lived with her nephew. She was known to Nor wich people.
 Mrs. Charles K. Saunders.
 Mrs. Charles H. Saunders died at her R. T.. on Friday evening, aged 75 years. of heart trouble. She is survived by her husband and four sons Albert E. Irving E.. Nathaniel s. and Byron A saunders, besides several grandchil- dren. Burial took place at Voluntown George Waterman Brown. George Waterman Brown of Scot land died Wednesday after an illness of four days with pneumonia Mr. Brown was born in Westminster in 1842, the son of Waterman Brown and Mary Park Spicer Brown. MT. Browns greatgrandfather served in the Revo- lutionary war and his grandfather served in the War of 1912.
 MT. Brown was united in marriage with Annie P. Pierce of North Ston-, ington on Jan. T. 1887, and only re- gently they observed their 50th we'd ding anniversary.
 INIT. brOWn was a member Of the Westminster Congregational church and he has served on the board of education and had also been registrar Of voters. Politically MT. Brown was staunch democrat
 MT. Brown is survived by his wife and the following children: John H., of New Canaan, Mrs. Unice Bishop of Andoyer, Mrs. Mary Maine of Scot land, Waterman E.. of this city. Mrs. Bertha Thompson. Mrs. Waite Older shaw of Willimantic, Mrs. Hattie Hawk of Hampton. There are nine grandchildren and also MT. Brown leaves sister. Mrs. Maria Peck John Callahan.
 John Callahan, 57 North street died Tuesday afternoon after an illness of about II weeks. MT. Callahan was born in 1S40 in Limerick. Ireland and when a young man he came to this country and located fin this city. He has been employed for 45 years by the United States Finishing company MT. Callahan was united in n1arriaee with Bridge M. Merrigan in 1861. by | the late Rev. Daniel Kelley in St Mary's church. Mrs. Callahan died on November 2s. 1915. MT. CalIahan | is survived by Mrs. Henry J. Pratt of Springfield, Mass, Mrs Thomas O. Rourke with whom Mr. Callahan lived. Thomas Callahan of New Jersey and Hugh and John Callahan Of Norwich There are If grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
 ThomastonrAt the rehearsal of Thomaston Marine Band a committee was appointed to thoroughly investi- gate the proposition of building a suitable structure where fhey may