Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-01
OBITUARY.
Leon A. Beebe.

Leon A. Beebe. one of the oldest residents of Waterford, died at his home Wednesday after being i'll but a short time. Mir. Beebe was in his eighty fifth year. He was born in Wa terford and spent his entire life there. Long before trolley cars were run old Albertson & Douglas machine shop in New London and walked from his home and back every day. He lived just at the head of Beebe's cove at the Mantle river During his later life he has been farming and owned one of the best cultivated plots in Waterford and was an unusually interesting man and had many friends. He was unmar- ried. His wide circle of friends will learn with regret of his death
 Mrs. John c. Luce.
 After an illness of about ten days the death of Lucy M. Waterman widow of John c. Luce of No 149 Sa- chem street. occurred at six o'clock on Wednesday evening.
 Mrs. Luce was born at Hyde Park Vt. the daughter of MT. and Mrs Elijah Waterman. her father having been born at what was long known as the Waterman place. but in more re- cent years the Fitch place above Yan- tic. When a young woman she re- turned to this city where she was united in marriage with John Luce, whose death occurred many years ago. Mrs. Luce was 77 years of age and had spent the greater part of her life in rfis- city. She was One of the oldest members of Park Congregations al church.
 The death of Mrs. Luce will be sin cerely regretted by her many friends. She was a most interesting conversa- tionalist, keeping in touch with the general topics O. tho day and her kind and ge'at!e disposition made its i'm pression upon all who came in touch herewith. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Harry A. West of Cambridge, Mass. Her only son, John c. Luce. died two months ago.
 John T. Foearty.
 After an illness of several weeks John T. Fogarty: 50 years of age, died Thursday morning in his home in Preston City. MT. Fogarty had been a resident in Preston City for about 10 years and previously lived in New years ago with Bridget Sullivan, who survives him together with nieces and nephews.
 Daniel Hampton.
 Word has been received here by relatives of the death of Daniel City on May 27. MT Hampton was about 7s years old and formerly was 8 member of Co. D, 24th Mass. In- fantry. Burial took place Thursday morning with military honors andD Rev. Francis Pottsresser, chaplain of the Soldiers Home, where the de- ceased was staying, officiated. MT. | Hampton was frequently a visitor in | this city. He is survived by a son, Steven Hampton of Massachusetts a i brother, Edward. of Wa1tham, Mass, | and a sister, Mrs. Sarah MacInness | of 72 Union street, this city.
 Mrs. Ehenezer c. Miner.
 The death of Mary Nye, wife of i Ebenezer c. Miner of Broad street | on Thursday afternoon. Mrs | Miner was born on July IA, 1846, the | daughter of Joseph Nye and Sally | Chase Wye. She was united in mar | riage with Mir Miner in 1859. She is | B member of Broadway Congregational | church. Mrs. Miner is survived by her | husband, two children, Mrs. Elisha E. | Rogers of this city. Miss Frances E. l Miner Of Williamsbridge, N. Y two | randchi1dren, Earle Rogers and Miss l Mildred D. Rogers and one grand child, Miss Barbara Rogers