Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-23

| Norwich Board of Trade and held that l office at the time when the board be- came affiliated with the Chamber of l Commerce. As clerk of the city court MT. Tfbbits held that position for ten 1905.
 1 Fraternally MT. Tibbits was a mem 1 Der of St. James lodge, No. 23, F. & Der of the Arcanum club, one of the 1 leading clubs in eastern Connecticut. He was attendant of the Broad way Congregational church | MT. Tibbfts was a great lover of his city, taking an active interest in f it's welfare and was an ardent lover of | it's natural beauties. He is man l who had a large circle of friends not only in this city, but throughout the I state. In his home life he was a de- voted and loving brother, always ready to do anything in his power for others.
 He is survived by a brother. Edward | H. Tibbits of Boston and a sister, Miss Katherine w. Tibbits of this city. Mrs. Moses charbonneau. | Mrs. Dina Charbonneau, widow of Moses Charbonneau, died suddenly on Saturday evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John A. Ferguson on River avenue. Mrs. Charbonneau,
 
 posedly good health Saturday even | ing. She ate her supper with the rest of the family usual and was about the house during the evening. Just before retiring she complained of a pain in her chest but thought noth- ing of it. She went to her room to l retire and upon sitting down in a chair she fell to the floor unconscious. She was found in this condition by a member of the family who notified q physician but upon his arrival she had passed away.
 Mrs. Charbonneau was born in Can ada in 1s45, coming to this city where she resided in Putnam a number of years before coming to Norwich, where she had since lived. About fif- ty years ago she was united in mar riage with Moses Charbonneau- who died three years ago. She had been a member of the Central Baptist church for a number of years, taking an active part in the church affairs.
 She is survived by a brother A. V. Charbonneau of Providence and three ton, Mrs. J. A. Ferguson and George Charbonneau of this city. There are four grandchildren. Agnes Rogers of Atlantic City, Ernest Rogers of Springfield. Herbert and Arthur Fer suson of this city.
 Mrs. Rachel Dyer Tossitt.
 (Contributed.)
 Mrs. Rachel Dyer Tossitt, aged A years and 20 days. died suddenly at her home, at 3S Thames street. She was the daughter of the late Joshua A. and Octavia Lathrop Dyer, and was born in Jewett City on June 27, 1873, and was one of family of nine children. A part of her girlhoodeava spent in Worcester, Mass, but the greater part of her life was spent in Jewett City, where she was well and favorably known. She was employed by some of Jewett City's best families by whom she is we'll spoken of. and her services were highly appreciated
 She was possessed of bright and sunny disposition and among her rel atives and friends she was well known for her unfailing good humor, always having a cheerful word and a sunny smile for all and was always ready and willing to give both her sympa- thy and services in cases of sickness or death.
 About two years ago Mrs. Tossitt suffered a very severe attack of pneu monia from which she barely recov- cred and since that time al different periods has suffered from both heart and lung trouble. She bore her af- fictions bravely and cheerfully and uncomplainingly until the end.
 She seemingly was as well as usual for her in the morning CTuesday). saying that she felt fine. but at guar ter past twelve Tuesday noon she was found dead in her bedroom by a
 
 Mrs. Tossitt is survived by her hus- band, Frederick Tossitt of New York city, a son, Charles l. of Brooklyn. N. Y, daughter. Mrs. Dottie o. Wilbur Dyer. of Providence, R. l.. and also two grandchildren, Gertrude M. and | Bessie E. Wilbur of Jewett City.
 Among her large circle of relatives | sunny smiles. and her many acts of loving kindness will be long remen- | bered and sadly missed. She will be 1 mourned for by all who
 The casket was covered with floral 1 from relatives and friends.
 Mrs. Abby K. Murray.
 Mrs Abby K. Murray. a lifelong resident of Ledyard. passed away Sat ter, Mrs. Joseph H. Fitch in Preston. She leaves two brothers, Henry NJ. Standish of Olathe. Col, Frank w. Standish of Woonhocket, R. l.. and ,hree sisters, Mrs. Joseph H. Fitch Of Preston. Mrs. John Trankla and Mrs. Daniel w. Gore of this city.
 Mrs. William, c. Moves.
 Following an illness of about two weeks Estelle Lillian Whiting, wife of William C. Moves, died at her home on Sunny side avenue Saturday morning tt 9: 30 o'clock.
 Mrs Moves was born in this city. Dec. l. 1886, the daughter of Lyman Y. and Lillian Carpenter Whiting Irs. Moves received her early edu ation in the GreeneviIle grammar chool. later graduating from the Nor ich Business college. She was united n marriage with William c. Moves on une 12 1907. She was a devoted member of the First Baptist church and took an ac- i've interest in it's welfare. She was member of the Home chapter of the <ing's Daughters. Mrs. Moves was a ind and gentle disposition. always eady to help those about here. She is survived by her husband, aother and father and two sisters,