Uy his own efforts he had fought
his way to ttie head of a successful
business and the qualities that ena
bled him to do this were known and
appreciated by everyone.
He was married about a year ago to
R. Alta Sharpe and a boy was born to
them ten days ago. Mrs. Joy is pros
trated by his death as are his three
sisters, Anna, Margaret and Bridget,
with whom he made his home until
his marriage. They reside on Grove
street.
Mr. Joy was a life-long resident of
Putnam. About 15 years ago he took
charge of a livery stable on Front
street for B. W. Carpenter. Later he
bought this stable which he success
fully conducted, and four years ago he
bought the Main street property
where he had since carried on an au
tomobile sales agency, and garage.
He took an active interest in all
civic affairs, had been chief of the fire
j department and was a past exalted
ruler of Putnam Ixidge of Elks, No.
; 574.
Funeral will take place at 9 o’clock
! Friday morning from St. Mary’s.
