Connecticut western news., 1918-03-21
Sharon Valley

In the death of Mr.. Adelbert Middle
brook, the village and neighborhood
have met with a severe loss. He was
sick onlv one week with that dreaded
pneumonia, and everything was done
that could be done by loving hands
but He that doeth all things we'll
called him from us. Mr.. Middlebrook
was born in Sharon on Lincoln's BIRTH
day; he was II years old. He was q
very kind neighbor, always ready to
assist those in need of friend, hard
working, honest and respected by all
who knew him. He leaves a wife and
two SONS Alanson aud Adelbert, two
brothers Chesterfield Middlebrook of
Winsted and Joshua Middlebrook of
Winsted and one sister Mrs. Steven
Wheeler Of Winsted and host of rela-
tives who have the sympathy Of the
entire community in their great loss.
His funeral was held Friday from the
home conducted by Mr.. E. P. Hazard
of Hamilton Lodge f. & A. M. of
which Mr.. Middlebrook was member,
assisted by the Rev. Mr.. Baird of the
M e. church. The profusion of flowers
evidence OF the high respect in which
he was held. The body was laid to
rest in the Mortuary Chapel till
Spring Those from out of town who
came to attend the funeral were Mr..
and Mrs. Chas. Templeton of Water
bury, the former being a nephew,
Chesterfield Middleb ook. Henry Mid
| Il oh Of al nd re
Joseph Decker of lexington. N. j.,
Mr.. and Mrs. William Benjamin OF
Newark. N J.. Mr. and Mrs John
Pink, Mr.. and Mrs Byron Pink, Harry
Pink, Mrs. Dd"ker. Mrs \. Degendoc!
and Mrs. Arthur Louquet, all of
/ GtUoklyn.
Again we are called to record an.
| OTTER bereavement the death of Mrs
| Bertha Reed Mitchell, her death was
not surprise to this community, Tor
size had been in failing health fo1
about years and it was her earnest
wish that the Master would call he1
soon. No one knows what she suffered,
her life was full of sorrow, but she
bore it all with brave heart. HeI
wish was that Mr.. Baird of the M. E.
church would read the 14th Chapter
of John at her funeral which was held
at the M. E. church Saturday and was
largely attend which showed the
high respect in which she was held.
She leaves to mourn her loss husband
and three children Maynard, Myrtle
and baby Beatrice for which the whole
community give their heartfelt SYM
pathy.
A. Jenkins our genial clerk has been
on the sick list but is back again in
the store.
John Curtin is improving in Sharon
Hospital, his son from New Britain
has been visiting him.
Jack Tuncey and sister Anna of
Oakville came here to attend the fu-
neral Of Mr.. Hiram Potter.
Russell Platt has been suffering
with the grip.
Miss Euleata Kochauski of Miller.
ton, N. Y. was visiting her home here
Mrs. Julia Roselle of New Haven
spent the week end with Mrs. Grace
Brace.
Mrs. Helen Harris of Brooklyn,
N. Y. was visiting at John Mitchell IS
last week
Alanson Middlebrook has returned
to Bridgeport.
Mrs A. Devendorf and Mrs. ucker
have returned to their home in Brook
lyn.
Thomas Cunningham of Armenia,
N. Y. spent Saturday with his friend,
Alanson Middlebrook.
Harry CLARK and Chas. Kochauski
made flying trip to Millerton Satur-
day night in the Blue book Garage
"f1ivver''
George Carey was not so we'll last
week but is improving. His daughter
Mrs. DR.. Philips of New York was
here to see him.