New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-22
Bristol Neus
CHARLES F. norton
dies At AGE OF 81
Well Known Resident Had Been
III tS Weeks
1900 AT PARK LAGOON

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Factories Forced to Suspend Opera
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Has Man Swimming in His B. v.
DIS Arrested.
Charles f. Norton, aged 81. life
long resident of Bristol and Forest
Vile, died at his home. on Wash
ington street, Forestyille, at Z
O'Clock last evening from complica-
lions following an illness of IS
weeks.
! He was born on September "a,
1874, in the old copper mine district,
the son of Luther S. and Sarah
E'risbee Norton. His early life was
spent on his fathers farm and upon
the latter's death a number of years
ago, the old homestead was sold and
he moved to Washington street,
where he has since resided. He
had been engaged in the trucking
and teaming business for a number
of years and was active until his re-
cent illness accused his retirement.
In January, 1899, he was married
to Miss Anna Stone, who survives
him. together with one sister, Mrs
Partha Lamont and three nieccs
Frances. Alice and Marion. all OF
Forestville. He was a member OF
Ethan lodge, Knights of Pythias, Of
this city.
The funeral will be held at $3.50
o'clock Friday afternoon from his
late home. Rev. William f. Davis.
pastor of the Asbury Methodist
church will conduct the services and
burial will be in the family lot III
the Forestville cemetery.
Funeral of James W. Moshicr
The funeral of James w. Moshier
who died Tuesday afternoon at the
CRANKY hospital, was held at ESQ
o'clock this afternoon from the Pros
pect Methodist church parlons. Rev.
DR.. William B. West OF Boston. a
former pastor of the church, con-
Quoted the services and interment
was in the family lot in West ceme-
terry
At Camp Grounds
Members of G. w. Thompson
Post ". r. c. No. of this city are
attending Veterans day at the
Plainville camp grounds today. The
program started at $40 a. m. and
at u noon a dinner was served. A
concert was rendered by the orches.
ira at 1:15 p. nj. and the days pro-
gram was concluded at o'clock.
Engagement Announced
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl V. Rosen of
George street have announced the
engagement of their daughter, Miss
Lillian Marie Rosen, to Charles
Francis Wager. son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles wager of Allen street. Terry
Vile.
Requiem Mass
solemn high mass of requiem
will be celebrated at St. Josephs
church Saturday morning at 8
o'clock in memory OF Rev. John T.
Winters, former pastor OF 81. Mary's
church, New Britain.
A requiem mass was celebrated
this morning in memory of Rev. T,
j. keena, former pastor OF st.
Joseph's church, who was instru-
mental in securing the relic of 81
Ann and who inaugurated the an
nual novena which brings thousands
of pilgrims to Bristol each year.
Nurser.mcn's Barbecue
The annual barbecue OF the Con.
necticut Nurserymen's association is
being held at Lake Compounce to-
day.
Fire Commissioners Meeting
The July meeting OF the board Of
fire commissioners will be held II in
the city council chamber tomorrow
evening at 5 o'clock.
Ethan Lodge, X. of p.
Ethan lodge, Knights Of Pythias,
will hold their regular monthly
meeting this evening at o'clock in
Arcanum hall.
Joins Banking Forces
Alden c. burlington of Hayden
Vile. Mass, has entered the employ
Of the Bristol National bank and
the American Trust Co. as executive
assistant, according to an announce
ment made by the banks and will
assume his new duties on August 2.
Mr.. burlington is well versed In
banking, having had experience with
the Hartford National bank, the
Continental and Commercial Ma
tional bank In Chicago and for
time was associated with Blodgett
& Co., bond house in New York
city.
Expensive Bathing suit
The heat proved too much yes
terday for John Woina of Forest
willie and he proceeded to cool off
by jumping into Malon lake and
swimming around in his B V DIS.
A woman residing near the lake
did not approve OF Johns bathing
costume and called the police de-