Putnam patriot., 1922-10-27
STRICKEN IN BARN
 FEEDING HIS HORSE
Wm. H. Harris, Old Putnam Resident, Is Found Dead
 In Hayioft
Masonic Fraternity Pay Tribute to
 His Memory a, His Funeral

Members of Putnam Lodge, No. 46. A. F. and A. NJ. of South Woodstock. paid tribute, according to the ancient rites of the fraternal organization, to their late brother. William H. Harris of Woodstock avenue, Putnam. whose funeal was held Tuesday afternoon at p o'clock at his home. Numerous friends and relatives attended and the easket rested in a bower of floral trib- utes from sorrowing relatives and neighbors.
 The service at the home was con ducted by Rev John C. Stoddard. pas tor of the Putnam Baptist church. Ali terward the remains were escorted to Grove Street cemetery. where inter ment took place. The Masonic service for the dead was read by Rev. Rich ard Elliott of Abingdon, and the Ma sonic delegation present was in charge of Worshipful Master George W Davis of Putnam Lodge. The bear CTS. who were members of the Mason ic fraternity, were Henry T. Wells. Frank Johnston, Robert K. Stafford and George D. Young.
 Found Dead By Wife
 Mir. Harris was found dead by his wife Saturday morning. in the hayloft of his barn, to which he had gone to feed his horse. His sudden death was great blow to his family and be- came known with great regret by his wide circle of admiring friends. The end was particularly sudden as Mir. Harris had been in the best of health. Heart failure was given as the cause of death.
 He was born Aug. 23. is41. in Woodstock, the son of Captain FL ward B. and Eliza A. Harris. He at- tended the community schools and af- terward went to Friends school in Providence. Returning, he became identified with his father in his msnu- featuring business. his father being one of the pioneer cotton mill men in this section of New England. The plant was located on the spot where the filter beds of the city are now situated. The mill was torn down some 30 years ago.
 Beeomes Assoei.ted With Father
 Edward B. Harris, father of the deceased, became associated with his brother. Edward R. Harris Jr., in the operation of cotton mills at East Woodstock, Sprucedale and at Harris vile When the large factories came into being in thiekly populated cen ters, the small mills then doing busi- ness in remote places. were practie ally driven out of business. Eventu- ally MT. Harris discontinued mill operations and came to Putnam, where he established himself in the bakery business with James Dudley. the firm being known as Harris X Dudley. After about three years MT. Harris became sole owner of the en- terprise and conducted it until he sold out, and retired from active business.
 Resides In Putnam For Years
 MT. Harris had been resident of Putnam for over 3U years, occupying the house on Woodstock avenue which he had built for his permanent home.
 In politics he was republican and though he never held public office. because he never sought one, he was one of the substantial members of his party. His only fraternal organ ization was the Masonic Fraternity, he having been member of Putnam Lodge of South Woodstock for 5l years. He served as it's secretary and it's treasurer, for many years.
 Besides his wife, who was Miss Mary Hardness Green before their marriage on Dee. 31. 1873, he leaves a brother. James T. Harris of South bridge, the only surviving member of the immediate family.