M. BABCOCK
The following letter was sent to Mrs. M. Babcock, representing the sympathy of the association on the death of her husband, who was electrical maintainer at Chester, and who was employed by the Signal Department for the past 16 years. He was considered one of the best maintainers on the New York Division. Mr. Babcock died on April 8, 1913, and was buried April 11. A large number of the members of E&BA were present.

Paterson, NJ, May 6, 1913
Mrs. M. Babcock
Chester, NY
We have learned of and felt with profound regret the death of our brother, your husband. We condole with you most sincerely on the sad occurrence, and if the sympathy of friends can be any consolation to you, under the trying circumstances, be assured that all who knew him share in your sorrow at his loss, and we, as fellow workmen, feel deeply his absence from our midst. There is, however, a higher source of consolation than earthly friendship, and commending you to that, we remain,
Erie Signalmen's Benevolent Ass'n
W.A. Sproat, M. Cooper, Committee (Page 228-229)

WILLIAM BARCLAY
It is with extreme regret that we have to chronicle the death of a dear friend, Wm. Barclay of this shop (Jersey City). He was mustered out of our ranks recently; he was a veteran of the Civil War, serving with distinction to the last bugle call, and fought his last battle well. On the last anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg he camped on the historic battle field. The next anniversary will find him on "Fame's eternal camping ground." He was one of the oldest employes of the Erie, having worked with the Company in Piermont, the Eastern Car Shop in Jersey City, Bergen Shops and North Paterson, and finally these shops. He had been in the Company's employ for more than half a century.

F.A. BENSON
Mr. F.A. Benson died February 17th (1913) at Elmira. Mr. Benson had been in the employ of the Erie Railroad from 1880 to 1906; the latter year, he was promoted to chief joint inspector at Elmira, which position he was filling at the time of his death. (Page 42)

MAX BOEHM
We are sorry to learn of the death of Mr. Max Boehm, formerly of the Tin and Copper Department. Mr. Boehm formerly worked in the Meadville Shops and came to Galion, OH several years ago, working in the Tin and Copper Department, until two years prior to his death. The family has the deep sympathy of the shop force. (Page 750-751)

AMOS BRICE
We are sorry to announce the death of an old employee, Mr. Amos Brice, who died Dec. 7, 1913. Mr. Brice was in apparent good health and was working the day before his death. Mr. Brice worked for the Erie R.R. 27 years, and was a first-class mechanic. The Erie (Buffalo) Car Shops extend their sympathy to his bereaved family.

HENRY F. BULLOCK
One of the best known freight conductors on the Susquehanna Division was recently killed while in charge of a work train near "C.U." tower. Conductor Bullock came from Wurtemburg, Germany, with his parents when a lad. He took service with the Erie Railroad, first on the Bradford Division. Later he came to Hornell, N.Y., and worked in the Company's shops and later worked on the Susquehanna Division.

Henry, as he was generally addressed, was a kind and genial soul and always had a pleasant word for the boys. He leaves a widow and two children, who, with a large circle of friends and fellow employes, sincerely mourn his loss. (P. 474-475)

JAMES T. BURRELL
June 30th, 1913, witnessed the passing away of James T. Burrell, the oldest Erie employe in point of service in this jurisdiction. The following is Mr. Burrell's complete record of service on the Erie Railroad:

Oct., 1852, to Jan., 1853, bell boy at Piermont, running to Goshen; Jan. 18th, 1853 to 1889, machinist Susquehanna; 1889 to 1905, erecting foreman, Susquehanna; 1905 to 1907, machinist, Susquehanna; 1907 to 1913, fitting dept. foreman, Susquehanna. While serving as machinist, Mr. Burrell took care of the "Hoagland" patent piston. This is the invention of George Hoagland, who was at one time master mechanic at Port Jervis. Among the historical engines of the Erie Railroad was one named "Orange." Mr. Burrell was perfectly familiar with this engine. It was a Norris engine, 12-inch cylinders, 42-inch or 48-inch drivers. When the gauge was narrowed from broad to standard gauge, the engine was placed in a glass case in the back shop at Susquehanna, where it remained until it was scrapped a number of years ago. Mr. Burrell also remembered the various other types of engines used by this railroad in the early days, viz: Taunton, Hinckley, Wilmarth and Ross Winans' engines. The Wilmarth engines were inside connected and were called "Shanghais." The Ross Winans engines were the famous "Camel Backs," wide firebox engines for burning anthracite coal. Mr. Burrell's continuous record of service from 1852 to 1913, almost 61 years, is unique, and we doubt if there is another man on the Erie that could boast of such a record of continuous service. As a mechanic and as a foreman, Mr. Burrell was one of the finest, and it is with sincere regret that we have to announce his death. (P. 361)

W. CHAPIN
We have to inform our readers of the Erie magazine of the passing away of W. Chapin, one of our old Erie employes, who departed this life a short time ago. He was for quite a considerable time piecework checker and clerk to W.T. Duffin, passenger car foreman. Mr. Chapin was formerly a member of Niagara River Branch of the Royal Arcanum, Ogallah Tribe of Red Men and a branch of Odd Fellows. We extend our sympathy to his bereaved family.

DR. EDWARD F. DENNER
Dr. Edward F. Denner, one of the best-known physicians and surgeons in Paterson, N.J., and Company's Surgeon, passed away at St. Joseph's Hospital, on Friday, Nov. 14th (1913) after a brief illness.

Dr. Denner was born in 1872 and graduated from the college of St. Francis Xavier in 1891. In 1894 he graduated from the College of Physicians and Surgeons and shortly after, took up the practice of his profession in Paterson.

Dr. Denner was a cultured gentleman, a musician of considerable ability, and of a most pleasing disposition. He ranked high in his profession and was a linguist of note. He was a prominent member of the Knights of Columbus, a member of the New Jersey Association of Surgeons, as well as of the State and county medical societies. He was also a member of the Board of Examiners in the public schools of his home city.

The funeral took place from his home in Paterson on Monday, Nov. 17th, and was largely attended. (P. 615)

JAMES DOWNEY
It is with extreme regret that we have to announce the death of a valued and experienced employe of the Erie Railroad, Mr. James Downey. He departed this life on Mar. 16th (1913) for that beautiful land from which no travelers return. Mr. Downey was a very studious and energetic man who had the respect and admiration of all who knew him. He held the very responsible position of car and air brake inspector, and his loss will be felt greatly by his employer and all his friends. The Erie Car Shop force extend their sympathy to his bereaved relatives and friends. Mr. James Downey was related to Dr. Downey, Erie Co. surgeon, and to Mr. Anthony Downey, who is employed at the casting shed at Buffalo Car Shop. (P. 173)

ADOLPH DUERR
Adolph Duerr, for more than 30 years a faithful employe of the Erie Railroad at Youngstown, Ohio, died on Wednesday evening, June 18th (1913), of diabetes, after an illness of one week. He was 57 years old.

Although in poor health for over a year, Mr. Duerr refused to give up and continued to perform his duties as baggagemaster at the passenger station to the best of his ability. Deceased was a German and came to this country at the age of 14 and had resided in Youngstown for 40 years. For several years he had been employed at the freight station, and for 23 years filled the position of baggagemaster.

The example set by this fine man and loyal employe for courteousness to everyone with whom he had dealings, might be emulated by every other employe with great profit. He was always willing to go even beyond the requirements of his position to accommodate the patrons of the Erie and in so doing made friends for himself and his employer. His loss is sincerely felt by his fellow employes, who have extended their sympathy to his surviving relatives.

Mr. Duerr was a faithful member of Martin Luther Church and of the Mannerchor Society of the church. His funeral was largely attended. (P. 289)

(The August, 1913 issue contained a short note of thanks from the family for the kindnesses of employees - P. 333)

LOUIS FELLIESEN
We are sorry to have to announce the death of Mr. Louis Felliesen, machine hand under Mr. George Ball, who died very suddenly while attending divine service on Sunday, Feb. 2nd (1913). This man had the respect of all his fellow workers and the sympathy of all at the Erie Car Shops is extended to his friends and relatives. Mr. Felliesen enjoyed good health previous to his demise and was working on Feb. 1st. He was a member of St. John's Catholic Church, Buffalo, NY. (P. 43)

WILLIAM GEISING
Absorbed in the work of checking up his train before the night's trip, William Geising, a Buffalo freight conductor running between this city (Bradford, PA) and Buffalo, was suddenly crushed to death beneath the wheels of a loco�motive in the lower yards, shortly after 10 o'clock on Saturday night, Dec. 27 (1913). Mr. Geising was getting ready to start on his regular run to Buffalo and was looking over way bills and checking up his train in preparation for the trip. Through a misunderstanding, the nature of which is not quite clear, the conductor was standing on a track, over which a switch engine was running backward. He failed to note the approach of the locomotive and was hurled to the track, the wheel of the tender passing over his body and inflicting terrible injuries, which resulted in almost instantaneous death. Another trainman standing near, was knocked from the track, but not injured to any extent. Geising's body was wedged between the drive wheels of the locomotive and nearly an hour was required to dislodge it. It was badly mangled. On Sunday, Dec. 28, the body was sent to Buffalo for burial. (P. 748)

CLARK GRANT
After an attack of pneumonia, with which he was stricken, Mr. Clark Grant, Bridge Inspector in the En-ineering Department of the Erie Railroad, died suddenly at his home, 115 Walnut Street, Athens. Pa., on Saturday morning, November 15th (1913).

From a biography obtained it is learned that Mr. Grant was born at Liberty, N.Y., March 15, 1842. Early in life he devoted his time to mental culture and farming and was a person of studious inclination, absorbing all the information obtainable that led toward mechanics and the goal of the master workman.

His first work at the profession in which later he shone brilliantly, that of bridge erection, was conducted in his native town, where, in 1872, he was employed as bridge erector by a local firm and with it and the American Bridge Company, he remained for many years as foreman, gaining a great reputation for his efficiency in the erecting department. When the company dissolved Mr. Grant entered the employ of the Erie Railroad with which he remained until the day of his death.

Deceased acted as Assistant Superintendent in the construction of the Third Avenue Elevated Railroad, New York City, and was in direct charge of the first iron pier constructed at the Atlantic City, N.J. summer resort and had entire super-vision of the erection of the 155th Street Viaduct, New York City, and at this time Mr. Grant had reached a position where he not only had supervision of that viaduct, but of several other jobs at the same time, one of which was the Erie bridge over the Passaic River at Passaic Park on the Main Line. Prominent among other large enterprises with which he was identified, was the erection of the Moodna Viaduct on the Erie & Jersey Railroad.

At the time of his death Mr. Grant's official title was Traveling Inspector. He had been identified with the department of Engineer of Bridges & Buildings since 1904. Besides performing the duties of Traveling Inspector, Mr. Grant had been employed on certain important bridge erections. Among the members of his craft Mr. Grant was regarded as a very able man -- a member of the old school of bridgemen and absolutely trustworthy in all respects. His loss will be sincerely felt by his large circle of friends and associates.

Deceased was a member of the Presbyterian Church and always identified with the best Christian element. He was a member ot the Masonic fraternity-Rural Amity Lodge, which was in charge of the funeral. Interment was in Tioga Point Cemetery. Mr. Grant leaves his widow, a son and a daughter to mourn his loss. (P. 615-616)

GEORGE W. GREEN
George W. Green, a faithful freight conductor of the Susquehanna Division, died recently, as a result of an injury, followed by an operation in an Elmira, N.Y., hospital. The injury was received while coupling cars, one of the wheels crushing his foot.

Conductor Green entered the service of the Erie Railroad in March, 1889, as brakeman. From same period he ranked as conductor, with several other men, and was considered in a special class. (Page 37)

AUGUST GUENTHER
One of our much respected friends, August Guenther, tinsmith, departed from this life June 26th (1913) to that bourne from which no traveller returns. Mr. Guenther's record of service with the Erie Railroad was over 15 years. A man that was respected both by his employers and fellow shopmates, he was a perfect workman in his line of business and one who could always be relied upon when once he had given his word. Buffalo Car Shops extend their sympathy to his bereaved family.

THOMAS HALEY
The body of Thomas Haley, signal maintainer at Susquehanna, was found a short distance west of Bridge 2, Susquehanna Yard, about 9:00 P.M., December 25th (1913). Mr. Haley had evidently started for his home, a short distance from the spot where his body was found, and had been struck by train 3 or 27. The body was found by a trackman who was working nearby. Mr. Haley was an old employee of the Erie and was a very popular man in the circle of employees in this vicinity, being known to all as a very careful and competent employee. He is survived by his widow and seven children, all of Susquehanna. Interment took place December 29 in McKune Cemetery. (P. 682)

MATT HEIM
It is with extreme regret that we report the loss of an old time friend, Mr. Matt Heim, who died recently. Mr. Heim was liked and respected by all who knew him, and had been employed by the Erie, both at Buffalo Car Shop and East Buffalo Car Shop. His death was unexpected and mourned by all who knew him. (P. 43)

JOHN HENLEY
Port Jervis, New York, lost one of its oldest and most highly respected citizens, when, on August 13th (1913), John Henley passed away. At an early age Mr. Henley came to Port Jervis and later became an employe of the Erie Railroad, always being a thoroughly trustworthy man. From Port Jervis he was transferred to Deposit, later returning to Port Jervis. He was not only one of the best known among the Erie employes in his home town, but one of the oldest, as well.

GEORGE HENRY
Machinist George Henry died at the home of his mother, Prescott Ave., Scranton, after a brief illness of typhoid pneumonia. He was employed at Dunmore Shop since October, 1911. (Page 743)

A.F. Heyden

ARTHUR F. HEYDEN
Arthur F. Heyden, foreman of the New York Division rock gang, died suddenly at his home in Paterson, N.J, April 9th (1913). He entered the Erie service in 1888, and was formerly foreman carpenter under H.R. Comfort. (P. 163)

JOHN C. HINTON
Two employes of the (Stroudsburg, PA) shops crossed the river Styx in August (1913). Frank Shoemaker, call boy, died of consumption on the 6th. John C. Hinton, foreman of the wood shop died the 20th, from a broken back, which was the result of a fall from a cherry tree on June 28, 1912.

JOHN W. HOAR
It was with great sadness that the many friends of Delaware Division Conductor Jno. W. Hoar learned of the death of this well-known and respected Erie employe. Mr. Hoar passed away at his home at No. 34 Hammond Street, Port Jervis, at 8:00 P.M. February 15th (1913), after a long illness. He was 57 years of age.

Deceased was born November 1st, 1858, at Cadosia, N.Y., and was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Hoar. In 1871 he came to Port Jervis and entered the service of the Erie Railroad Company, where he remained until illness necessitated his taking leave of absence.

He was prominent in railroad circles and was a member of Neversink Division, No. 52, 0. of R.C.

The surviving relatives are his widow, two sons and one brother, Delaware Division Conductor James Hoar of Port Jervis.

Funeral was held at his late home February 18th at 9:30 A.M. and at 10:00 A.M. at St. Mary's Church, where requiem high mass was celebrated by Rev. Michael Donnelly. There was a large attendance of relatives and friends and a delegation of Neversink Division, No. 52, 0. of R.C. Interment was in St. Mary's Cemetery at Port Jervis, N.Y.

J.W. HOLMES
On April fourth (1913), at Toronto, Canada, occurred the death of Col. J.W. Holmes, at one time one of the Erie's most valued employees in this city (Galion, OH). Mr. Holmes, following service in the Civil War, entered the employ of the A&GW at Kent, but on September of the same year was promoted to the position of Foreman of Car Repairs at Galion. This position he held for a number of years. Eventually he resigned to take up similar work elsewhere. Mr. Holmes was the oldest pastmaster of the Masons in this city and in Ohio. Burial was made in Galion.

JOSEPH HOPE
July 23d, 1913, witnessed the passing away of another old-time machinist at this point, Joseph Hope. Mr. Hope was employed at Susquehanna in the year 1865, and had been employed in the erecting, fitting and machine shops for almost a half century. Like Mr. Burrell, he was a resident of Susquehanna during all these years, and the news of his death was received with profound regret. (P. 361)

JOHN HORAN (HONNE)
John Horan (Honne), machinist for upwards of 20 years on the Erie, died of pneumonia on June 16th (1913). His aged father and three brothers survive him.

HENRY A. HOUSE
The death of Henry A. House, well-known Galion, OH citizen and until a comparatively short time ago a conductor on the Erie Railroad, occurred at his home on April 5 (1913). He had been in delicate health for several months with heart trouble. Deceased was born in Cleveland Sept. 2, 1861. He was educated in the Cleveland public schools, and when twenty years of age located in Galion, and soon thereafter secured employment with the Erie Railroad as brakeman, was later promoted to conductor and held that position for many years. Recently he resigned his railroad position and took employment with the Galion Metallic Grave Vault Company. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church and of Crawford Division, Order of Railway Conductors. His widow is the only surviving relative.

GEORGE MILES HUGHES
George Miles Hughes, president of the New Jersey, Indiana & Illinois Railroad, died September 8 (1913), in his home at No. 194 Clinton Street, Brooklyn, at the age of seventy. He was born at Southfields, Orange County, N.Y., and when a boy became a telegraph operator for the Erie Railroad. Later he was station agent and then general contracting agent for the Erie. He went to the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad, and four years ago became president of the New Jersey, Indiana & Illinois. He was a member of Ramapo Lodge of Masons and of the General Freight Agents' Association of New York. (P. 475)

JOHN KINDIG
Death entered the ranks of Galion shop employees during December (1913), claiming John Kindig, Boilermaker Apprentice, who was fatally injured while assisting in tapping out staybolt holes in engine 719. Fellow employees served as pallbearers, and a beautiful floral design was given by shop employees. (P. 686)

Also, from the Dec. 12, 1913 issue of the Marion Daily Star:
John Kindig, aged seventeen years, an apprentice in the Erie boiler shop at Galion, met with injuries while in the performance of his duties, Thursday morning (Dec. 11), that resulted in his death a few hours later. He was working on the dome of an engine, assisting the boilermaker inside the firebox to work a quickly moving power drill. It is supposed that his clothing caught and he was thrown against the engine dome, his head being crushed and his skull fractured before the machine was stopped. He was taken to the hospital, where he died a few hours later. The victim of the accident was the sole support of his widowed mother. Two sisters residing in Cleveland also survive.

ALBERT LEEPORT KROHN
On February llth (1913), Albert Leeport Krohn, an old and faithful employe of the Marine Department, passed out of this life.

Mr. Krohn entered the employ of the Erie Railroad in 1882, and was always regarded as one of the very best. In referring to his association with the Marine Department, Superintendent Stewart said: "He was one of our tried and true men."

Mr. Krohn was a resident of Hoboken, N.J., and was in his 68th year. For the past 15 years he served well as deckhand on a night ferry-boat. (P. 37)

GEORGE LANG
George Lang, the veteran machinist and die sinker, after an illness of nearly a year, died on the 12th of September (1913). Mr. Lang entered the service of the Erie -- then the A&GW -- in 1868. He is survived by his widow, five children and eleven grandchildren. An expert workman and a good citizen. (P. 490)

L.F. LARY
L.F. Lary, one of the oldest agents on the Erie, died at his home in Broadway, Ohio, after a two days' illness of heart failure. Mr. Lary started to work for the Erie company, Jan. 13, 1874. He was agent at Pottersburg about 25 years and since that time was agent at Broadway. He was about 64 years old, and was well known among the Erie men and liked by all. Those surviving are his widow in Broadway and three sons, who are all railroaders in California.

W. LAVERY
We very much regret to announce the death of Mr. W. Lavery, who will be better remembered as our assistant mechanical superintendent several years ago. His death took place at his home in Cleveland, March 13th (1913), and he was laid to rest on the 15th. In 1887 Mr. Lavery came from Dennison Co. and was appointed M.M. when the old shops were located at Literary St. His next step was to Galion, 0. Then from Galion to Meadville; from Meadville to Susquehanna and from the latter place in 1891 he was appointed Asst. Mech. Supt. (P. 108)

MICHAEL M. LONEY
Michael M. Loney, age 36 years, burgess of Lewis Run and one of the most prominent and highly respected residents of that borough, died at the Bradford Hospital Sunday, August 17 (1913).

Mr. Loney had been in ill health for some time past and on the 6th of the month was forced to take to his bed. On the 9th he was removed to the Bradford Hospital, for his ills were beyond the reach of medical treatment, and death relieved his suffering. Liver trouble was the cause of his death. Mr. Loney was born in Limestone and removed to Lewis Run fifteen years ago, assuming the position of station agent for the Erie Railroad, and it was due largely to his efforts and personal popularity that the business of the company arrived at its present prosperous state.

The news of his death was a great shock to his many friends who admired and respected him for his many good qualities and amiable disposition. The bereaved family has the sympathy of the entire community. (P. 426-427)

THOMAS M. MALIA
Delaware Division Conductor Thos. M. Malia died at his home, No. 121 Front Street, Port Jervis, May 17th (1913), of a complication of diseases. He was 43 years of age.

Deceased was born at Hawley, Pa., and was the son of Thos. and Bridget McCarty Malia. He resided at that place until ten years ago, when he came to Port Jervis, where he has since resided.

In June, 1888, he entered the service of the Erie Railroad Company as brakeman. On October 8th, 1891, he was promoted to conductor, which position he held at the time of his death. He was a member of Neversink Division, Order of Railway Conductors, Port Jervis Aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles and St. Philomina Church of Hawley. He is survived by one daughter, Hazel Malta of Hawley, and a sister, Mrs. Marian Good of Olyphant, Pa.

The remains were taken to Hawley on train 267 May 19th, and the funeral services were held at St. Philomina's Church at Hawley, May 20th, at 10 A.M., same being attended by many of the 0.R.C. and other friends of the deceased.

Mr. Malta was one of the Delaware Division's most efficient conductors, and stood second to none in the estimation of his many friends.

CHARLES McCLOUD
It is with profound regret that we announce the death of Chas. McCloud, Chief Clerk to the Comptroller of the Erie R.R. Co.

Mr. McCloud died Wednesday, November 12, 1913 at his home in Ridgewood, N.J. and is survived by his widow and an infant son. Deceased entered the service of the Erie R.R. Co. July 7, 1902 as a stenographer in the Accounting Dept., was promoted to the position of Secretary to the Comptroller and later to that of Chief Clerk to the Comptroller. He was President of the Erie Mutual Benefit Association during the year 1910 and after the expiration of his term of office continued an active and aggressive member. It was characteristic of him to serve any organization with which he was affiliated, with whole souled devotion and as a result when he retired from the Presidency at the close of the year he left the organization stronger, more compact and more homogeneous than when he took hold of it.

He was Treasurer of the Railroad Men's Improvement Society and it was due mainly to the untiring effort on his part that the organization has reached the good financial condition that it enjoys. He wore its emblem with pride and was an indefatigable worker for the Society.

Mr. McCloud displayed keen interest in athletics of all kinds, but his favorite sport was baseball, to which he devoted great attention. He organized and was made manager of the All Erie B.B. Association, which under his guidance, rose from a crude and mediocre organization to one recognized as one of the strongest and most popular teams playing along the Erie. This can be attributed to no other fact than that he at all times insisted on clean sport and instilled into the players the spirit which won the approval and good will of all who had the good name of the Erie at heart.

The funeral services were held at his late residence 57 Ethelburt Ave., Ridgewood, N.J., Friday evening, November 14, 1913 and were attended by many of his former associates from the General Offices and members of the R.R. Men's Improvement Society.

The floral tributes were numerous and beautiful. Special mention is made of the large standing wreath from his office associates, the casket bouquet from the All Erie B.B. Association and the standing cross from the R.R. Men's Improvement Society. Interment took place Saturday morning, November 15 at Cypress Hills Cemetery, Brooklyn, N.Y. (P. 616).

JAMES McDADE
James McDade, who was killed in the Hornell yards Saturday, December 6th (1913), was an old-timer on the Bradford Division. The news of his death was a great shock to his many friends here. Conductor William Drake went to Hornell to attend the funeral.

S. "SAM" McDOWELL
It is with the deepest regret that we have to record the passing away of one of our old, tried and true friends, Mr. S. McDowell, who passed away from all troubles and sorrows on the 16th of August (1913). Mr. McDowell passed away very suddenly at his residence, No. 359 Rhode Island St., Buffalo, N.Y. Mr. McDowell was very highly respected by his fellow-workmen and, in fact, by all that knew him. His professional abilities as an Interior Decorator were perfect and his work on canvas and in oil painting were superb, as many a mute testimonial of his ability hangs in many a home of the Erie Employes. He was the soul of honor and once he had gained a friend he used every endeavor to retain the friendship. His loss is felt very greatly by his shop mates, the painters, as they all thought the world of "Sam." He was a constant and steady worker. He had two aims in life, his family and the Erie. Too much praise cannot be mentioned in regard to Mr. McDowell. The painters headed by Mr. H.A. Polhemus subscribed for a very handsome floral piece in shape of a scroll, with the Erie Diamond in the center. All of the older Erie Employes at the Erie Car Shops know Mr. McDowell well. We all extend our heartfelt sympathy to his bereaved widow and family. Mr. McDowell was a member of the Painters' Union and the Marine Lodge of Odd Fellows.

JAMES McGETTIGAN
James McGettigan, an employe of Dunmore Shop for the past ten years, died at his home on Walnut St., Dunmore, after an illness of about one week. During the ten years he was employed at Dunmore, he worked at the roundhouse and foundry, where he won the esteem of all his fellow employes. He is survived by his wife and one son. (Page 743)

THOMAS McMAHON
Thomas McMahon, Car Repairer, passed away Dec. 8th (1913), to that undiscovered bourne from which no traveller returns. Mr. McMahon was one of the old-style Irish gentlemen, who was never happy unless he was conferring a favor on someone or thanking them for some kindness. A host of friends knew him and always admired his good qualities, which were many. Mr. McMahon had 40 long years of service with the Erie R.R. The Erie (Buffalo) Car Shops extend their sympathy to his bereaved family.

SAMUEL MELLON
Samuel Mellon, for a number of years a faithful employe in the Galion, OH Roundhouse, died at Chicago, IL. Mr. Mellon resigned his position with the Erie several years ago, to take up his residence in Galion. (P. 48)

HORACE H. NASH
Horace H. Nash, for 22 years an A&GW coach shop employee, died recently at the age of 79 years. During his term of employment, which began after the war, he proved himself to be a thorough mechanic, as well as a well respected company employee. He has not been employed for some time, and completes his final chapter in life on a farm. (Page 750)

DENNIS L. NOONAN

THOMAS J. O'DONNELL
The news of the sudden taking of Trainmaster Thos. J. O'Donnell of the New York Division, was received with sincere regret by his hundreds of friends and was a severe shock.

Mr. O'Donnell was killed at Jersey City on the evening of January 7 (1913). He had been in the service of the Erie Company for 24 years, having begun his railroad career as an operator, being later promoted to the despatcher's office at Jersey City, where he became a despatcher and subsequently night, chief and chief despatcher. He had been also special agent of the Transportation Department. He was appointed trainmaster at Jersey City and from that point went to Port Jervis as freight trainmaster, which position he occupied at the time of his death.

Mr. O'Donnell was a genial, whole-souled fellow. He was unassuming, generous, kindly, and with a quiet dignity which commanded the respect of his fellow men. To him railroading was a profession and his whole energy was given generously to the Company, of which he had been for so long a faithful employe and official.

Funeral was held at Paterson, N.J., Jan. llth, and the large attendance of officers and employes was a deserved tribute to their late friend and co-worker. The floral tributes were many, and the esteem in which Mr. O'Donnell had been held was evidenced on every side. The services at St. Agnes R.C. Church were attended by members of the Knights of Columbus, St. Vincent de Paul Society, St. Joseph's Catholic Club, Holy Name Society and by delegations from the various railroad organizations. The honorary bearers were: William J. English, A.E. Ruffer, Edward Salley, James Cuneen, Michael Nolan, Christopher Joyce, Wm. Strohan and Peter F. Kirwin. (Page 733-734).

JOHN C. O'MALLEY
John C. O'Malley passed into the Great Beyond Nov. 24th (1913). His death came as a sad blow to the many friends which he has made while in the employ of the Erie for the past 35 years. Mr. O'Malley started in the employ of the old Dunmore Iron and Steel Co. He has the distinction of being the oldest employee in point of service at Dunmore. (P. 682)

J.W. ORR
It is with regret that we announce the death of one of our old time Erie employes, J.W. Orr, who, for quite a long time, held the position as M.C.P. (Master Car Painter) at Buffalo Car Shop. J.W. Orr passed away on July 14th (1913) at Norwalk, OH. Buffalo Car Shops extend their condolence to his bereaved family.

FREDERICK RUDOLPH
Frederick Rudolph, a well-known citizen of Galion, OH, and employed with the Erie since 1872, died at his home on July 14th (1913), after an illness of several months. Mr. Rudolph's death was due to cancer, which started from a small bruise on his cheek received some years ago. He was able to carry on his duties as car inspector in the local yards until a few months since. Deceased was 68 years of age. He was a member of the E.R.A. and E.R.R.E.M.B.A.

THOMAS RYON
Thomas Ryon, an old-time employee at the Buffalo, NY Car Shop, died December 11th (1913). (P. 684)

GEORGE SCHOWERER
On May 8, 1913, at Pearl River, NY, George Schowerer, conductor of a freight train which was pulling into the siding, stood between the main track and siding giving signals to his train, and at the same time a passenger train was pulling in on the main track.

The approach of the two trains evidently confused Schowerer, so that instead of stepping off to the side to be clear of both tracks, he held his position between the tracks, and as a result was struck and thrown under the passenger train, which accident resulted in his death. (P. 228)

AUGUST SEIG
August Seig, one of our veterans and a longtime foreman at the (Buffalo Car) shop, died December 4th (1913) after a short illness, which confined him to his bed for about one week. He was in the company's employ 38 years and leaves a widow and large family to mourn his death. (P. 684)

JOHN J. SHEEHAN
John J. Sheehan, gateman, was found dead at his post on the 16th of February (1913). Mr. Sheehan entered the employ of the A&GW Railway as a machinist, in 1865, and remained as such until five years ago, quitting on account of ill health. Since then he has been employed as watchman and gateman. A widow and six children survive him. (P. 45)

FRANK SHOEMAKER
Two employes of the (Stroudsburg, PA) shops crossed the river Styx in August (1913). Frank Shoemaker, call boy, died of consumption on the 6th. John C. Hinton, foreman of the wood shop died the 20th, from a broken back, which was the result of a fall from a cherry tree on June 28, 1912.

G. STRATTON
G. Stratton, formerly pumper at Campbell Hall, NY, passed away at his home in Tompkinsville, NY, at 7 a.m., April 19th (1913). Mr. Stratton has been a faithful employee of the Erie for a good many years. (P. 171)

JOHN H. TAYLOR
John H. Taylor, general superintendent of the Lake District of the Great Northern Railway, died at his home in Superior, WI July 24th (1913), following an operation for gastritis performed about a week before his death. Mr. Taylor at one point was Division Superintendent of the Bradford Division of the Erie, with headquarters at Bradford, PA, having succeeded the late C.V. Merrick to that position. His residence in Bradford was a short one, as he resigned to enter the employ of the Great Northern. Mr. Taylor, who was a comparitively young man, was one of the most efficient railway officials in the country and his rise was most unusual. He entered the employ of the Great Northern as a Division Superintendent, and, in a few years, was promoted to the general superintendency. He is survived by his widow and family. His many friends on the Erie will regret to learn of the cutting short of so remarkable a career by his untimely death. (P. 363)

THOMAS R. TEILLOTT
Thomas R. Teillott, a war time conductor on the Erie Railroad and widely known, is dead here, aged eighty nine years.

He ran an Erie powder train during the civil war, being one of that road's conductors for twenty years. Later he operated part of the Ontario and Midland and was for a time superintendent of the Pittsburgh, Lake Erie and New Castle road. He was a second cousin of the late Henry Flagler, the Florida railroad builder, and also of Ezra Cornell, founder of Cornell University. He leaves a widow and son. (P. 414)

JOHN THOMAS WANN
John Thomas Wann died at his residence in Buffalo, New York, on Sunday, January 12th, 1913, on the seventy-fifth anniversary of his birth. Mr. Wann was born in Ireland, and educated at the Royal Academical Institution, Belfast. He entered railway service in 1871, with the Atlantic & Great Western Railroad, under Gen. J.H. Devereaux, President and afterwards Receiver of that road. Upon reorganization of the Atlantic & Great Western Road in 1880, Mr. Wann remained with General Devereaux, who was the President of the Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati & Indianapolis Railway, with general offices at Cleveland, Ohio, and was secretary of that company up to February, 1890, when he returned to the A. & G.W. property as Auditor of the New York, Pennsylvania & Ohio Railroad Com�pany.

The NYP&0 at that time was under lease of the Erie on a basis of percentage of gross earnings, under which the "Nypano" Company maintained an organization, principally for the audit of the lessee's accounts, as they related to the leased property. In November, 1895, Mr. Wann was appointed Auditor of the reorganized Erie Railroad Company, with offices at 21 Cortlandt Street, New York. and was the chief accounting officer of the Erie up to his resignation in the fall of 1902, and his retirement, at that time, from active business.

Mr. Wann was a man of high character, of dignified, though affable, manners and of wide acquaintance with the leading railroad men of his time. Deceased is survived by his widow and an only child, a daughter, Mrs. Boyd, living at 81 Lexington Avenue, Buffalo, N.Y. (P. 732)

FRANK A. WEAVER
Frank A. Weaver, for 35 years an Erie station agent, 16 of which he served at Suffern, N.Y., was killed at Mahwah, N.J., through falling from a moving freight car.

He was born at East Aurora, N.Y. in 1845 and had been a resident of Suffern for 22 years. At the time the fatal accident befell him, he held the position of superintendent of the yard of the American Brake Shoe Co. at Mahwah. (P. 160)