Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-28
OBITUARY.
Rev. Edmond Carter Thompson.

The deat hof Rev. Edmond Carter Thompson occurred at his home on Franklin street Tuesday afternoon at 2.3o o'clock after an illness of but six days with indigestion.
 Rev. Mir. Thompson was born in Hanover county, Virginia, in April, 1865. the son of Edward and Matilda Ann Thompson. He attended school in Virginia and later graduated from the Richmond Theological Institute. For many years he was pastor Of the Jeri- the Union Baptist church in Beaver Dam. It was while pastor of this church that he was united in marriage with Lucia Johnson, p years ago. Rev. MT. Thompson was well known throughout the state of Virginia as an evangelistic preacher.
 Rev. Mir. Thompson and family came to this city five years ago and have MT. Thompson preaching in the pull pits of the local colored churches.
 He leaves besides his wife, two daughters, Mary Ethel and Ruth E. George Berlxley of Richmond and Alex Taylor of Buckners Va.
 Rev. MT. Thompson was a devoted Christian and loving father and hus- band.
 Rev. John H. Fitzgerald.
 Rev. John H. Fitzgerald of Hebron. who died at St. Joseph's hospital in Willimantic. Sunday was rector of Grace P. E. church in Fair Haven for about six years. He is survived by his sister of Dr. Edward K. Roberts of Eer Haven and two children, Rev. John H. Fitzgerald, rector of an Episcopal church at Bay Ridge. N Y-- of the state controllers office in Hart ford. Mir. Fitzgerald left Fair Haven. for Bristol and 25 years ago became rector of St. Peters church. Hebron. retiring from that charge and Cal vary church. Colchester, about three years ago. He was an excellent preacher and a good pastor and leaves a great many friends. He died from stomach and intestinal trouble.
 Moses Esten.
 Moses Esten, Slatersville's oldest cit izen, died Monday afternoon at five of diseases incident to old age
 Mir. Esten, though feeble, had enjoy ed good health for one of his age eel ebrating his 9th birthday on May 10 last year with family reunion and neighborliood gathering.
 He was united in marriage June 26, 1854, to Miss Mahala Salley of Woon- socket, who died December 30, 1895. Of their six children five are living. The oldest. Elmer, died at the age of 19. His children are Annie. wife of the Rev. William Turkington of Water town, Mass. Miss Olive Esten of Slatersville, Edwin M- Esten of Bos- ton, Celesta, wife of the late Louis w George Tanner of Voluntowu. He is survived by IA grandchildren and two great-grandc children.
 Marcellus E. Bailey.
 Marcelius E. Bailey, one of the most respected residents of Noank. died at his home Tuesday morning, death re- su1ting from a short attack of pleuro- pneumonia. MT. Bailey was born in Bath, Maine. 71 years ago and has been a resident of Noank and vicinity the old time workers of the Palmer shipyard and for some years was in charge of the caulking department at the Morgan Iron works, in New Lon eral years.
 Rev. James coote, D. D.
 Late Tuesday evening District Su- perintendent George G. Scrivener re- ceived word by telegraph of the deafh b h ,o2nsr,,I or Rev .njs James a; coose, passed away in Middletown. District Superintendent Scrivener will leave to- day Wednesday, for Middletown to attend the funeral.
 Rev. Dr. Coote came to this city in April, 1903, from Carona, L. l., East New York conference, to take the pas- torate of Trinity Methodist Episcopal church. He continued as pastor of the l church until 1Sto, when he was trans ferred to Thompsonville. For two years he has been pastor of the church at l Portland, this state. At one time he | was pastor of the Moosup church.
 Rev. Dr. Coote was a member of | Somerset lodge. No. 34, F. and A. M, | of Franklin chapter, No. A. R. A. M | and Of Columbian commandery No. A. | K. T., of this city. Besides his wife. | he leaves a daughter, Mrs. Ward | filling, of New London, another daugh- 1 ter, and son, Arthur Coote
 Rev. pr. Coote was we'll known in | this city and the news of his death is just cause for deep regret by his | many friends.
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