Person:Harriet Carpenter (4)

19 Nov 1936, p 4 - MRS. JAMES EZELPHA CARPENTER - Mrs. James Ezelpha Carpenter, born January 28, 1838, passed away at the home of her daughter Mrs. George M. Dallas in Bellerose, New York, Monday mornning. She was born in Cambridge City two years after the town was laid out by her father, Thomas Tyner, a builder of railroads, who built the section of the Big Four (now New York Central) from Indianapolis to Dayton, Ohio. Mrs. Carpenter spent her childhood in Cambridge City and was educated at the Cambridge City Academy. At 16 years of age, she married James W. Carpenter, then 19, who a few years later entered the granite business in Cambridge City, which business has been continuous throughout these many years under different ownerships. Of six children born in Cambridge City and one in Dayton, Ohio, three are now living: Mrs. Harriet C. Cullaton and Mrs. George M. Dallas of Bellrose, and Mrs. John F. Toomey of Manhatten. She is also survived by a brother, Richard Tyner, 97, a Civil War veteran living in New Castle. Funeral services will be held at Dayton, Ohio, today (Thursday), with burial in the family lot. NOTE - The above sad news was received in a telegram to Ernest Whelan, Monday morning and on Wednesday morning, Clarence Joslin received a night letter which read as follows: - Bellerose, New York, November 17, 1936, Clarence Joslin: Harriett passed away this afternoon. Arrive at Dayton, 11:3? A.M. Thursday. Interment Woodlawn cemetery immediately following. (Signed) Mildred Carpenter Dallas. In reading the two telegrams, conclusions were reached that both mother and daughter passed away. Many friends enjoyed the pleasure of a visit from Mrs. Harriett C. Cullaton while attending our Centennial, who spent most of her time in company with Miss Suzanne Harding, stopping at the Vinton House. There many friends here will be indeed sorry to learn of this sad affair and express sympathy to the family.
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[Note: have not found a listing for Harriet Cullaton at Woodlawn cemetery. Needs further research.]

[Note: there a many mentions of Harriet in this newspaper.]

21 Apr 1927, p 1 - Tribute from a Friend. Flushing, L.I., April 15, 1927. To Editor of the Tribune, Dear Sir: - In reading the beautiful tribute paid to my dear friend, Elizabeth Whelan, in this week's issue of the Cambridge City Tribune, I lived over the happy childhood days we spent together in Cambridge, when we were real pals - a friendship that has lasted throughout the passing years. Her sudden death was a severe shock to me, and it will be a long time, if ever, before I realize that dear Lizzie has passed on. How I miss her wonderful letters to me! Never a complaint in them, with all the suffering from illness that was hers, but always full of the joy of living and doing for others. In reading over the list of names of relatives and friends who attended Lizzie's funeral, I recognized those of many of my old friends among them, and bitter tears fell from my eyes to think that I - who loved her so well - could not be there to help comfort her loved ones in their sad bereavement. The love existing between her and her brothers was deep and sincere, and they will miss her loving care. How true are the words regarding her, as expressed in the beautiful poem by Lena Luddington Doney: "She bore so bravely every load. She knew she would at last prevail. And so to-day she wears her crown. Above, beyond God's holy veil." In closing, I want to say that for real, true friendship, the people of Cambridge City, in time of sorrow and trouble, are the best in the world and, I am proud to know that I was born in that dear old town, and had the love and friendship of Elizabeth Whelan. Yours respectfully, Harriet Carpenter Cullaton.