Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-02-13
OBITUARY.
Mrs. John Walsh.

Mrs. Mary Walsh, widow of John
Walsh died at her home at 1874 Boswell
avenue, Saturday morning, about 3 o.
clock, following a long illness. Although
an invalid for the past two or three
years Ms. Walsh bore her suffering with
great patience and fortitude.
She was born in Limerick, ireland, on
May Is. 1858, her maiden name being
Mary guilty She came to this country
about IS years ago and since then has
made her home in Norwich where she
has a large circle of friends by whom
she was held in high esteem. Her hus-
band died about 10 years ago. She Is
survived by three children, James. John
and Miss Mary Walsh. all of Norwich.
Charles C. Gallagher.
Charles c. Gallagher. a lifelong resi-
dent OF Norwich. lied Saturday at the
home Of his siste; ,Ers, John Riley of
III Cliff street foi Slng an illness of
six months.
Mr. Gallagher was born in Norwich,
the son of the late Patrick and Martha
Satterson Gallagher. He received his
early education lin the schools Of Nor
witch and after leaving school learned
the trade Of gunsn1ith. He was employ
ed by the Crescent Fire Arms Company
for many years, giving up his work
about six months ago owing to III health.
He was a member Of St. Mary's church.
He is survived by two brothers, James
H. Gallagher of Newark, n J., and
John J. Gallagher of Jersey City and
| sister, Mrs. John Riley with whom he
| made his home.
Mrs. Moses Gotthelf
Mrs. Bertha FriedbergM Gotthelf
widow of Moses Gotthelf, and one of the
oldest business women IN Norwich, died
at her home, 50 Cliff street, Saturday
| following an illness of only a few days
Mrs Gotthef was able to be out early
| in the week, but contracted a severe cold
and together with an acute attack of in
digestion, followed by a heart attack, she
failed TO rai-t and passed away Saturday
+, afternoon. '1
= Mrs. Gotthelf was born in Daupheim
Wurtemburg. Germany, on April "A, 1916
Her early life was spent in Germany and
at the age Of 16 years she came tt
America. where she located in New
York. Shortly after coming to America
she met and married Moses Gotthelf OF
Nov. IL 1865, and with her husband
went to Pittsburgh, where She resided
for about one year. After leaving Pitts
burgh she came to Norwich, where sh,
has since made her home.
During the first feX~sears of her resi-
dence in this city she conducted small
store on the West Side. Later she en-
larged her business and located at 10
Main street, where she has conducted
millinery and fancy goods business TO
over 40 years. The firm has been know
as the B. Gotthelf Co, Mrs. Gotthelf
number of years ago taking her son-in
law. Charles NJ. Hutzler. into bushes
with her.
j Mrs. Gotthelf was one Of the few bust
ness women In Norwich and during he
business career has earned an enviabl
!, reputation as keen business woma
and one of honesty and integrity. Sh
has host of friends who were saddene
by the news Of her death Not only
her business lifS-was she highly esteeme
{ but in her home she was idolized by he
: children and grandchildren and her pass
| ing leaves a place in the home that ca
never be filled by another. She was
woman of remarkable qualities woina
who commanded the admiration of a
who knew her, a loving mother an
grandmother. Her home and childre
i were always her first thought, and IL
| family has the sympathy of the con
nlunity In this time of their bereav,
: | ment.
:. She is survived by two children, Mr.
: Charles NJ Hutzler and Louis L. Got
theft, and three grandchildren, Miss Be
:. tina Hutzler. Miss Irma Hutzler ar
n Charles G. Hutzler. Two other childre
s died in infancy. Her husband passt
away, in May, 1885.