Putnam patriot., 1923-03-02
SorrolUi,,g Friends to Gather
At Bier of John G. Johnson
PEOPLE OF CITY TO HONOR MEMORY or LATE ALDER
MAN AT FUNERAL SERVICE SUNDAY
AFTERNOON
Putnam Sudden Death at Florida of One Who
Meant So Much to Community

+ In every detail. the funeral of John
f G.. johnson. TO be held Sunday after
noon al o'clock at the Second Con-
gregational church, will reflect the
universal respect entertained so
strongly for him who had won the
good will, friendship. and unreserved
esteem Of all with whom he had come
into contact-who had received the
inspiration of "A life that was in line
with what he professed In the assem-
bly, that will gather will be people In
all walks of life, they 20 include town.
city and state officials, friends of
wealth, and miliworkers, professional
men and manufacturers gathered
with the common purpose of publicly
mnnifesting their sorrow at the bier
of one whose friendship. eomradeship
or acquaintance they cherished when
he was among them.
Rev. MIR. corad In Charge
The ministers of the several church.
Is have been invited TO assist in the
service. which will be conducted un-
der the direction of Rev Simeon f.
cc2ad. pastor Of the Congregational
church. The former pastor, Rev.
Boynton Merrill. will he unable to be
present because Of engagements that
could not be broken. Selections will
be rendered by the Lotus Male Quar-
tet of Boston. and brief tributes will
be paid to Mr.. johnson by Fred Shaw,
representing the New York Office OF
the Hammond knowlton Silk Corpor-
alton; Editor George l.. Padgett, who
will speak upon Mr.. Johnson's place
IN town and city life in Putnam. and
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Eight Bearers to Serve
There will be eight bearers, who
will include representatives of Put
nam Lodge of Elks, Quinebaug Lodge
A. +. a A. NJ, the Common Council.
the Second Congregational church.
and the mill company with which Mr.
johnson was identified. ushers for
the service will be Walter j. Bartlett.
G. Harold Gilpatric. Silas Nj. Wheel
oek. Ernest {. Morse, Charles r.
Franklin aud Edward Scott Duffey.
II was Tuesday forenoon that word
reached Putnam that Mr.. Johnson had
died that morning at 40 o'clock at
Miami, Florida The news came as n
bolt out Of clear sky, because most
of his friends had received informa-
ton from time TO time indicating that
, he was showing Improvement aud was
} on the road to recovery. Having the
mental picture of stalwart. healthy
complexioned and robust Mr.. john
son in their minds eye, it was
hard for everyone to believe that he
was dead His death cast a gloom over
the community, and on every hand
are heard sincere words Of appreeia-
ton for him. and regret over his sud
, den end.
Born In Nova Scott.
, Mr.. johnson was native Of Nova
, Scotia. where he was born on May ls,
: 1865. During his boyhood his par
j ents moved to Canton, Mass, and it
was there that he received his early
schooling After finishing at the high
school he entered the employ of the
Eureka silk Company.
His perfection in the discharge of
, his duties, his alertness and other
qualities which even in those days
Z manifested themselves Enthusiastically,
{ gained attention and earned promo
ton, for soon he was made overseer
of the finishing room. About 10 years
ago the mill was moved to Putnam,
, and Mr.. Johnson came along too. Lat
er he was given greater responsible
ties by being promoted TO the superin-
tendency OF the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
, mill Of the then organized Hammond
Knowlton Silk Corporation. Under
his management the mill enjoyed
marked success and expanded consid-
erably.
Becomes Manufacturers Agent
When the Hammond knowlton in
, terests were consolidated some years
ago with the Heminway 4 Sons SILK
Company, and the IT. X. II. Silk Com
! pany was organized. Mr.. Johnson was
chosen as agent Of the several mill
properties, his new duties taking him
: to several New England towns and
New York state. He travelled long
= and late IN making his rounds. driving
his automobile much Of the time. He
was off early in the morning and was
busy until late in the night, week IN
and week out.
As busy as his mill responsibilities
kept him. he still had time for his
church, for which he was deacon and
en- assistant superintendent Of the
fSunday school. He was a member %
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