Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-10
OBITUARY. Mrs. Frances Bromley cossett
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 OBITUARY.
 Mrs. Frances Bromley cossett (Contributed) Mrs. Frances Bromley Cossett, who dide on Wednesday, Feb. f. in Provi- denee. R. l., was born in Lisbon, Conn.,, Feb. IS, 1S42. She was the eldest daughter of the late Amos C.. and Eliza A. Bromley, she being named ped as she grew to young womanhood and she was for years familiarly known as Fannie Bromley among her friends and associates. Her early life was spent mostly in the towns of Canterbury and Plainfield. She later came to Jewett City where sine With two other sisters made a home for their widowed father, their mother having died in 186S Some years later the family moved to Wi1limantic She was married to Edwin w. Cossett, May l, 1882; the ceremony being per formed at her fathers home by the late Rev. L. D. Bentley Mr Cossett had become an heir to q large proper , ty in Sidney, Cape Breton, Nova Sco- tia about that time and the newly married couple went almost immedi- ately to that place which was their home until after the death of MT Cos sett which took place in December of 1911. Mrs. CoSsett then came to Prov idence. R. l., and since April of 1912 has made her home alternately with each of her two sisters who reside there.
 Mrs. Cossett was a devoted Chris tian. AS young woman, she exper- fenced religion in 1884 and united with the Baptist church at PackervilIe, the church of her parents, she being bap- tized by the Refn NJ. P, Mattl1ewson then the pastor. Later when the fam 1 fly came to live in JeWett City, she ! deeply interested in great revival in process there at the time out of which was born the Methodist Episcopal church in that place of which she be- came a member in 1876. Here she taught for several years a class of boys in the Sunday school some of whom still living, hold her in grateful remembrance. At her death she was q loyal and devoted member of the Trinity Union Methodist Episcopal church in Providence.
 She had been in failing health for some months and about three months ago was compelled to take to her bed She had made her home with her sis
 
 Miss Lillian E. Johnson, by whom she she has been cared for with devoted and self sacrificing interest. Besides 1 Mrs. Johnson. she leaves another sis ter, Calista, the wife of Edward A Cropley ,and a brother the Rev. Chas. B. Bromley, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church at Windsorville, Conn. The late Robert D. Bromley of Geneva, Ohio, at one. time a resident of Jewett City was also a brother of the deceased. The memory of the just is blessed
 Alton H. Mott. Alton H. Mott. one of the most prominent residents. of Block Island where for several years he has been closely identified with educational business and political affairs. is dead at his home after an illness of nearly six weeks.
 Mir. Mott was born on the island A years ago. He served at various times as a steamboat commissioner and member of the town council and school committee. For fe1ir years 10 was ma ster Of Atlantic lodge A. F. and A. M
 He owned all of the land at the south end of Salt Pond and the Narra gansett hotel at the New Harbor
 Jane F. Pierce.
 Jane F Pierce. beloved wife of Alonzo Pierce, died Sunday evening at her home, 120 West Main street. She passed away after lingering ill., ness of several months Most of her life was spent in this city. and was very well known, especially on the West Side, where she has lived great many. years. She was born September IS, 1852 in Carolina. R. l., the daughter of Sylvester Hall and AL mira Wilber. Her wide circle of friends will mourn her loss. for she was all ways ready to do and say kind things to everybody.
 | Mrs. Arthur Whitmarsh.
 The death of Mary Ahearn Whit marsh, wife of Arthur Whitmarsh oc- cured at 1 o'clock Monday morning at her home in Hal1ville, following a brief illness. The deceased was born in Norwich. January 15, 1891, the daughter of Catherine and John Ahearn. On April 20, 1909, she was united in marriage to Arthur Whit marsh who survives her. She also leaves one son. Waiter Whitnarsh, age 8 years. Other relatives who survive her are, Mrs. John Cottor and Mrs. Bert McCabe of Norwich: and three brothers. Michael and John Ahearn, the former of Norwich and the latter of Amherst, Mass, and Lawrence Ahearn who made his home with his sister at Hallville.
 George N. Murdock.
 The death of George N. Murdock, 14 years old son of George A. and Rose Demarais Murdock occurred Monday morning at the home of his parents, at No. sS Oak. street this city. He WIS born June 26; 1906, and is survived by his parents.
 Frank T. Sylvia.
 The death of Frank T. Sylvia oc- cured Monday morning at his home at 29 Union street, following an ill.,