A.L. BAUMAN
The many friends of A.L. Bauman, Maintenance of Way Clerk, were shocked upon receipt of the news of his death, which occurred at Paterson, NJ on Jan. 3rd (1915). Mr. Bauman had been in the employ of the Erie for a number of years in the New York Division office, and came to the Chicago & Erie a little over a year ago for temporary service during the construction of the double track. He had been in ill health for a number of months, but when he went east a few weeks ago his condition was much improved and reports received from him led to the belief that he would soon be able to resume his duties. He was of a bright and cheerful disposition, and he and his family made friends while in Huntington. Mrs. W.S. Storms, wife of the Signal Supervisor, accompanied Mrs. Bauman east on receipt of the sad intelligence.

GEORGE M. BELDEN
George M. Belden, for 28 years Agent of the Erie at its Upper Montclair, N.J. station, died on January 14, 1915, at the age of 52 years. He is survived by his widow and one son, George.

Mr. Belden began service with the Erie as telegraph operator in 1884 and, after a few months employment elsewhere in 1886, returned to the agency at the Upper Montclair station. His uniform courtesy and consideration during his long period of service won for him on part of the people of Upper Montclair, a feeling of more than respect, it was more that of friendship, evidenced, when occasion arose, in a substantial manner. A long continued physical disability aroused the sympathy of his friends, and his politeness and affability of manner, under this handicap, brought the admiration of all with whom he came in contact.

During the months of his illness, after he left the service, he was the recipient of many evidences of the esteem in which he was held. The presence at his funeral of a number of the most prominent citizens of the town, was an evidence of their very high regard for him.

Agents' Resolutions. Whereas, It is with deep sorrow and regret we regard the loss of our worthy associate, George Belden, who has been summoned by the Supreme Ruler of the Universe to the life immortal. He was a true and conscientious worker, and a sincere friend, one who was loyal to the cause for which he labored faithfully, so many years. "None knew him, but to love him, None knew him, but to praise."
Resolved, That we, the members of the Erie Side Line Agents Association, do hereby offer this testimonial to his fidelity and integrity, and feel we have lost a good and true friend. In commemoration of him, we herewith extend our sincere condolence to his bereaved widow and family; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be spread upon our minutes and a copy forwarded to his immediate family and one to the Erie R.R. Employes Magazine.
Tracy Cole, J.H. Dresser, J. Germaine, Committee.

BENJAMIN BLACK
Benjamin Black, Delaware Division Trainman, died from injuries sustained at Pond Eddy while working the Way Freight, August 20th (1915). Funeral was held at Shohola August 25th, was attended by a large delegation of friends and Brotherhood men.

FREDERICK W. BLIGH
Announcement of the death of Mr. F.W. Bligh, trainmaster of the First District (Marion Division), which occurred at Meadville Oct. 2 (1915), was received by the officers and employees of the Marion Division with profound regret. His successor has not yet been named.

Also, from Meadville News:
Fred W. Bligh, Trainmaster, whose illness has been noted in previous issues, passed away October 2. The funeral services were largely attended by friends from over the Ohio Division and this vicinity.

Mr. Bligh rendered the Erie faithful and good service and served a term in the City Council. He was a man of strong character, genial disposition and highly esteemed by many friends. A widow survives him.

MICHAEL BREEN
Michael Breen, Piecework Checker at Meadville Shops, whose illness was noted in the July Magazine, died at his home here. He is survived by his widow, a son and two daughters. Mr. Breen had been a faithful employee, filling all positions assigned him with fidelity and loyalty. (P. 366)

GUY HOLMES BYERS
Guy Holmes Byers died at his home on Garden Street, Sunday Morning at 10 O'Clock (1915) following a week's illness, of peritonitis. he was employed as a route clerk at the Erie Transfer and as well known in Marion. At various times he was a member of different musical organizations of the city and was widely known in musical circles. At the time of his death Mr. Byers was 38 years old. He is survived by his widow and four children: Gerald, Mildred, Richard and Dorothy. (P. 687)

JOHN J. CARAWAY
John J. Caraway died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. B.L. Singley, 166 Spring Street, Meadville, Pa. Mr. Caraway was one of Meadville's oldest citizens having lived there 50 years.

He was born in 1840, at Florence, South Carolina. After the war he came North with some of his companions and stopped at Meadville, then a little town, where he went to work on the old A. and G. W. Railroad, first as fireman and later as machinist. From that time up to his recent illness and death, a period of 50 years, he was a faithful and trusted employee of the railroad, now the Erie.

Deceased was a member of the First Methodist Church and an active member of the Men's Bible Class. where his presence and activity will be greatly missed.

JOHN J. CORREY
Our flag was suspended at half-mast in March, out of respect and in token of sorrow for two Erie veterans in Kent, whom the death angel suddenly summoned from life's activities to their eternal rest, where, "after life's fitful fever, they sleep well." One was Mr. Frank E. Trask (see above). Mr. John J. Correy with a record with the Erie of 40 years, mostly as hostler at Kent Round House, succumbed to paralysis March 13, 1915 and was laid to his final rest by loving hands in Standing Rock Cemetery on the west bank of the Cuyahoga River, just opposite Kent yards and roundhouse. There the traffic sounds of the mighty Erie will murmur their requeim and keep their memory fresh until all who knew them join them. They were model employees, honored with the respect of all men and rendered happy by the deep affection of relatives and friends.

E.G. DAILEY
It is with deep regret that we announce through these columns (Marion Shop News) the death of Foreman E.G. Dailey of Akron Roundhouse, after a short illness of a week, due to liver trouble. Mr. Dailey made a great many friends while in charge at Akron.

HENRY B. FORD
Henry Burton Ford, Assistant General Agent, Erie Railroad Lake Line, died at his residence, 5145 Ingleside Avenue, Chicago, Sunday morning, October 10th (1915). Injury to his right hand several weeks ago, developed into blood poisoning and this was complicated by acute diabetes. Funeral service was held in Graceland Cemetery Chapel, Tuesday, October 12th at 3 P. M.

Mr. Ford was born at Springfield, Mass., August 13, 1855. He came to Chicago with his parents when two years of age, their former residence being on the corner of Jackson and Dearborn Streets, directly opposite the Federal Building, where the Monadnock Building now stands. He entered the service of the Union Steamboat Co. at Chicago, in the spring of 1877, was appointed Assistant Agent in 1885; Agent, 1900, and Assistant General Agent, April, 1914. During his 38 years of continuous lake line service, he was brought in contact with the leading transportation interests.

His rugged character and undying loyalty to his Company, won him a host of staunch friends in both business and public life. He was regarded as one of the best informed marine men of Chicago, and was a member of the Board of Trade, Chicago Athletic Club and The Traffic Club of Chicago. To the above is added the following eulogy of the President of the Erie Railroad Company:

ERIE RAILROAD COMPANY
Office of the President
"HENRY B. FORD, Assistant General Agent at Chicago, died on October Tenth, at his residence in that city. For thirty-eight years he served the Erie Railroad with intelligent zeal; through merit he rose to a position of responsibility. In his passing the Erie Railroad parts with a valuable aide and officer; his associates with a good comrade and friend. His industry, courtesy and capacity are well worthy of emulation.
(Signed) F. D. UNDERWOOD. President

Mr. J. C. Evans, Vice-President and General Manager of the Anchor Line, a business competitor of the Erie Lake Line, paid this fine tribute of regard to the deceased:

"Henry Ford indeed was a loyal friend and a man of sterling character and never feared to say what he thought, would never say anything to hurt anyone and it was impossible for him to misrepresent, as he always stuck to the truth. I shall never forget the many courtesies, officially and personally, he showed me when I first came to Chicago, although he was my competitor. He has gone, but he leaves behind him kind and loving thoughts of those who knew him. Henry Ford was a true friend always and had the courage of his convictions. We will all miss him."

J.F. FOUTS
J.F. Fouts, member of the (Marion, OH) Erie baseball team, died at his home December 10 (1915), his death being caused by Typhoid Fever. Mr. Fouts was catcher on the team and he was one of the "pepperish" men on the team. He was employed with the company as a fireman. The news of his death came as a surprise to all who knew him.

PATRICK FOX
A feeling of general regret is manifested at Jersey City, that there should have been taken from their midst, Mr. Patrick Fox, General Foreman Car Repairs, and a man whose good qualities and fairness of mind, made him a prime favorite among Erie men, particularly in the Mechanical Department, in which he was so many years employed. He was an Erie man and always an Erie booster.

Mr. Fox died at the age of 56 in his home, Jersey City. Following is his record.

From 1876 to March, 1886, Car Builder, Gang Foreman and Shop Inspector, Buffalo Car Shop. March, 1886 to October 1, 1887, Foreman, Jamestown, N.Y.; October 1, 1887 to May 23, 1892, Foreman Car Repairs, Galion, Ohio. May 23, 1892, to April 1, 1902, General Foreman Car Repairs, Huntington, Ind.; April 1, 1902, to July 1, 1905, General Foreman Car Repairs, Buffalo, N.Y.; July 1, 1905, General Foreman Car Repairs, Jersey City, N.J.

DAVID M. GARRISON
David M. Garrison, Conductor, was run over and killed instantly while backing into the Greenville yards recently. Mr. Garrison has been yard conductor for the past nine years at Greenville. His home was in Kerrtown, a suburb of this city (Meadville, PA). He was 63 years of age and is survived by his widow and six children. (P. 172)

ROBERT H. HAHN
Robert H. Hahn, District Land and Tax Agent of the Erie Railroad, died on Wednesday, January 27th (1915) at his home, New York City, after a brief illness of pneumonia, on his thirty-fourth birthday.

Mr. Hahn was born January 27, 1881, in Augusta, Ga. He graduated from the Richmond County Academy, Augusta, moved to New York in 1897 and prepared in Dwight School and New York Preparatory School for Columbia University. He graduated from Columbia University Law School in 1904, and in the same year was admitted to the New York State Bar, and was thereafter employed as Managing Clerk for the law firm of Glover, Sweezy & Glover of New York City. and later for Orrel A. Parker of the same city. In 1908 Mr. Hahn took over the office of 0.A. Parker and continued the general practice of law until January, 1912, when his office papers and entire business were destroyed by the memorable Equitable fire. In 1912 he reopened a law office in the National City Bank Building, and in January, 1913, became connected with the Land and Tax Department of the Erie and assigned to the Eastern District, which position he held at the time of his death.

Robert Hahn made friends with every Erie man and municipal officer with whom he came in contact in his district, being ever ready to cheer and help others along with his official duties. He had many warm personal friends and his absence will be keenly felt among those with whom he was associated.

Mr. Hahn was a member of the Masonic Fraternity, Knights of Pythias, Royal Arcanum, Modern Woodmen and of Company B, Seventh Regiment, N.G, N.Y. The funeral took place Sunday, January 31st, from the Lenox Avenue Union Church of which he was the President of the Official Board. Interment was in Kensico Cemetery, N.Y.

JOHN HOUGHTALING
John Houghtaling died at his home, 29 First St., Warren, O., March 11, 1915, after a four weeks' illness, due to grippe and heart trouble. He was born October 7, 1880, in Union City, PA, and had always lived there or nearby until two years ago, when he moved to Warren with his parents, and entered the employ of the Erie May 1, 1914 as gateman at "WA" tower, where he will be much missed by all, account of his pleasant personality and strict observance of "safety first" in the performance of his duties. He was an active member of the Associated Students Class of his city. Interment was in Oakwood Cemetery at Warren.

GEORGE W. KNAPP
George W. Knapp, a well known conductor, died at his home in Elmira, N.Y., following a long illness of malarial poisoning, which developed into acute brights disease.

Deceased was born in Damascus Township, Wayne, Co., Penna., August 15, 1856. He entered the employ of the Erie April 25, 1874, having a record of 41 years of continuous service, as follows:

Brakeman, Hawley Yard, 2 years; Brakeman, Hawley Branch, 3 years; Flagman, 4 years, and was promoted to conductor Dec. 3, 1883; about 8 years extra passenger conductor and on Nov. 3, 1896, was assigned to the passenger train running between Honesdale and Port Jervis.

In June, 1907, he was relieved of this train and for a time had the relief crew of the Erie Division and later was assigned to trains 7 and 8, which trains he ran until taken ill. He had the distinction of being the conductor of the first train operating over the E. & W.V. R.R., now the Wyoming Division; also in charge of the first train that left the Honesdale Union Station.

Funeral was held at his late home in Elmira, N.Y. He was a member of the Methodist Church of Elmira and on its official board: also the Masonic Fraternity, Odd Fellows of Honesdale, 0.R.C. of Port Jervis, and the Don't Worry Club of Jersey City. Interment was at Honesdale. (P. 405)

HERMAN KOBBE
Mr. Herman Kobbe, the Erie's faithful Night Roundhouse Foreman, at Port Jervis, N.Y., passed away recently after a long illness, caused by paralysis. He was 65 years of age, and is greatly missed by all his associates, and in the community where he resided so long.

Mr. Kobbe came to this country forty-five years ago, from the Town of his birth, Bromberg, Germany. He served on various gangs in Roundhouses, and because of his ability was very soon made Night Roundhouse Foreman. This was about 35 years ago, and he had served in the position up to the time of his death.

Our kind friend had a firm but pleasant way of doing his work, and "Old Reliable" lost one of its most faithful workers by his death. He was a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, and Knights of Maccabees of Port Jervis. The employes at Port Jervis Shop extend their deepest sympathy to his family.

MARTIN KUPPLER
Martin Kuppler died at his home, No. 710 North Park Avenue, Meadville, Pa., of Pneumonia. The death of Mr. Kuppler meant the passing of a man who to the utmost did his duty as he saw it, and who filled his place in the world with fidelity year in and year out and clear down to the end; a man who tried to be guided by the faith of his church; his love for his home and family, his duty to his fellow men. and fidelity to the interests of his employers.

Mr. Kuppler was born in Moessengen, Wurtemberg, Germany, Sept. 26, 1850. He came to America at the age of 18 and located in Meadville. He worked for the A. and G. W. Railroad, continuing through changes which made it the Erie, for a period of 46 years. For many years and up to the time of his death he was foreman of a gang in the shops. A giant in strength in his active life and a man of unusually keen perception, he was a valuable man for the Erie, and because of his appreciation of the rights of others he was admired and esteemed by the men under his direction, and by all others who knew him.

In his religious life, Mr. Kuppler was a faithful member of Trinity Lutheran Church for many years.

In the early days he was Captain of the old Cussewago fire company, along with C.M. Boush and Henry Oster and others of the then younger German element of the town. Mr. Kuppler served a term as a member of the City Council, and might have continuucd in that service had he been willing to stand for re-election.

JOHN RICHARDSON LINDSAY
The Erie Railroad lost a real war horse, when John R. Lindsay an employe of the Westbound Freight Office, Jersey City, recently died. Mr. Lindsay was born at Bath, Steuben County, N.Y., March 17th, 1840. At the age of 22 he enlisted in the Regular Army and was promoted to Lieutenant under Captain Delvin, and was with Sherman's army in its famous "March to the Sea." He was mustered out of service in 1865, at which time he held the title of Adjutant General, having served in different capacities as Captain, Major and Adjutant.

Immediately after he was mustered out of service, he entered the Erie's employ, as Assistant Collector under the late Marmaduke Tilden at old Pier 30, N.R., where he remained one year, when he was transferred to the Westbound Office at Long Dock, Jersey City, where he worked continuously up to the time of his death. While in the Westbound Office, he held positions of Rate Clerk, Assistant Chief Clerk, and in recent years had been Rate Clerk, Nights.

Mr. Lindsay died at the age of 75 years, of heart disease, after serving the Erie Railroad in a most loyal and faithful manner. He was a man who could always be depended on. Probably the finest tribute that can be paid his memory is to say he was a general favorite among those who worked with him, and particularly those who were his subordinates.

L.J. MALCOLM
L.J. Malcolm, General Foreman, Erie Railroad Company, Salamanca, NY, passed away on the afternoon of January 21st (1915) after a week's sickness, which developed pneumonia. The funeral was held at his late residence, Saturday evening, Jan. 23, and the body was taken to Marion, Ohio the following morning. Mr. Malcolm is survived by his widow and one son, Talbot, age 18.

Mr. Malcolm had been with the Erie twenty-three (23) years, having entered the service at Susquehanna Shop, November 1, 1891, as machinist apprentice. Upon completing his time he was employed as a machinist at that shop, being transferred to Marion, Ohio August 1, 1896, and transferred to Huntington, Ind., November 1, 1898 in the same capacity. On September 1, 1906, Mr. Malcolm was promoted to position of Roundhouse Foreman at Hornell, NY, where he remained until August 1, 1913, when he was again promoted, to general Foreman at Salamanca, NY, which position he held at the time of his death. (P. 741-742)

DANIEL McCARTHY, Hornell, NY Shop
A large party of shopmates and friends of the late Daniel McCarthy, a machinist for many years, employed in this shop, accompanied his remains to Susquehanna, his former home, where the burial took place. Beautiful flowers testifying the esteem in which Mr. McCarthy was held accompanied the remains in the special car that was attached to train 2 for the accommodation of the funeral party. His former shopmates were were bearers: P. Lyman, Jacob Klos, Chris Conway, John Lynch, William Donnelly, William Looney.

JOHN GRIFFITH MCCULLOUGH
Not in recent years have the officers and employes of the Erie Railroad Company received a greater shock than that which came to them in the announcement of the death of their friend and associate, John G. McCullough, Vice-President of the Chicago & Erie Railroad, former Governor of the State of Vermont, and well known citizen.

Governor McCullough died at his late home, number 88 Park Avenue, New York City, on Saturday, May 29th (1915), in his eightieth year. Memorial service was conducted on the morning of June 2nd, after which funeral service was held at North Bennington, Vermont, at which place Governor McCullough had a fine home, also.

It may be said of Governor McCullough that he was a man of large heart, keen sympathies and sunny nature. He gave liberally of charity and in the quiet, unostentatious manner, characteristic of all generous natures. His tall figure, crowned with a wealth of snowy, white hair, was a conspicuous one about Erie headquarters, and none will be missed more than he.

Those who knew Governor McCullough intimately best appreciated his high qualities of manhood. He was absolutely unassuming, very easy to please, seldom found fault and had the fine trait of accepting things as they occurred, and without complaint. Following is his biography:

Born at Newark, Delaware, in 1835. Entered railroad service December 10, 1874, since which he had been consecutively. December 10, 1874, to April 12, 1883, Vice-President Panama Railroad; April, 1883 to April, 1888, President same road; 1873 and 1874, director Central Vermont Railroad; 1877 to 1883, Vice-President, Bennington & Rutland Railroad; 1883 to 1893, President same road; 1884, President, pro tem, N.Y.L.E. & W. Railroad; September, 1890, and for 10 years, President Chicago & Erie Railroad; 1893 to 1896, Receiver, Chicago & Erie. Later he was Vice-President, Tioga Railroad, and Vice-President, Chicago & Erie. The following resolutions were passed by the Directors of the Erie Railroad Company:

"The directors of the Erie Railroad Company, inspecting its' system, and now entering upon the line of the Chicago and Erie Railroad, the object of his special interest, have just received with deep regret, announcement of the death in New York, yesterday, May 29th, of their late associate, John G. McCullough.

For more than thirty years Governor McCullough had participated in the management of the Erie properties and by his wise and unfailing counsel and cooperation, had contributed, powerfully, to their conservation and upbuilding. The influence of his broad and generous sympathies, not only had impressed his immediate associates in the Board, but also, to an extent quite unusual, had reached out generally through the entire Erie organization, which will share in the sense of loss of a kindly friend and a sagacious adviser.

Honored in the four States, in which he found a home and prominent place, he had attained highest distinction in Vermont, the State of his final abode, which, with characteristic and affectionate loyalty, he served as citizen and Governor. His full and well rounded life, now ended in peace and honor, deserves and receives the just ecomiums of the public and his associates, in his many spheres of activity. Appropriate recognition will be made upon the lines of the Erie System, and a copy of this minute will be published, and communicated to the family of Governor McCullough, in assurance of sincere esteem and of respectful sympathy.
By order of the Executive Committee.
F. D. UNDERWOOD, President; DAVID BOSMAN, Secretary.

DR. N.C. MILLER
Dr. N. C. Miller, local physician of the NYS&W Shops, was called to pass the Great Divide, Oct. 8th (1915). As a marked man in his generation, a pioneer in the local field of modern medicine, Dr. Miller is etched deep on the memory of the profession. Because of him and men like him and their work, future generations will, though they know it not, attain to greater heights; and long after he has fallen, the wave he has set in motion will still be travelling.

The Shop boys feel keenly the loss they have sustained through the death of our Company physician, who was loved by all who knew him. Dr. Miller was the owner of considerable property here and was genuinely interested in all that tended to help the town onward and upward. He was Director of the Woolen Mill Co., Director of the Security Trust Co., President of the Monroe County Medical Society, Member of the Lehigh Valley Medical Society, Post Commander of St. John's Commandery. Knights of Malta, Member of the Independent Americans, and the local council of the Royal Arcanum; local physician of the Erie R.R. on this division.

Dr. Miller was 68 years old, and for 45 years has practiced medicine in Stroudsburg, PA. He was graduated from the University of Pennsylvania Medical Department, in 1870. Besides his wife he is survived by two sons and one daughter.

Many paid tribute to the memory of Dr. Miller. There was a large attendance at the funeral, which took place on Monday afternoon, Oct. llth at 2:30 at the family residence, 550 Main Street. There were many beautiful floral pieces, evidence of the high esteem in which the deceased physician was held. A beautiful floral piece was presented by the Shop foreman. Funeral services were in charge of the Rev. S.G. Hutchinson, Pastor of the Stroudsburg Presbyterian Church, of which deceased was an active member. The tribute of the speaker was beautiful, and that of a Friend for a Friend.

JOHN MARTIN MITCHELL
On July 1, 1915, the spirit of John Martin Mitchell, for many years Carpenter Foreman at the Galion Shops, passed to the Great Beyond. Mr. Mitchell had been in failing health for many months, having been off duty for several months. His services with the Erie numbered 47 years. His life was one of usefulness and uprightness. He was a member of the UB Church for a long period, being a member of the choir for some years. In 1902 he was elected a member of the Board of Education, where he served six years. He was a public-spirited citizen and a good man, as the term implies. He is survived by his widow and small children. (P. 362)

HARVEY F. PFLEIDER
Harvey F. Pfleider, well-known Kent Division road fireman, was found dead in his room when he was called to take out his train on the morning of Friday, Oct. 22 (1915). He had been off duty for three weeks on account of pneumonia, but on Thursday had felt well enough to resume work. The cause of death was given by the coroner as cirrhosis of the liver. Funeral was held at his home near Sulphur Springs.

FRED RAHMLOW
Fred. Ramhlow, a former foreman of the (Hornell) Tank Repair Shop, died early in December (1915) after a long illness. He has not been in the company's service for several years.

MICHAEL C. ROACH
It was with very sincere regret, that the officers and employes of the Erie Railroad Company, learned of the death of Mr. Michael C. Roach, Superintendent of the New Jersey Division of the Lehigh Valley Railroad, and a clever railroad man, who received his training on the Erie Railroad and was an apt scholar.

Mr. Roach died in St. Mary's Hospital, Passaic, N.J., April 13th (1915), and was buried in Paterson.

The popularity of Mr. Roach manifested itself very shortly after he entered the Erie service. In every position he filled, the genial spirit was always apparent and be was glad to assist those who came to him for advice and counsel. When he quit the Erie's service, October 1, 1910, an expression of general regret pervaded Erie territory. At that time he filled the position of Assistant Superintendent of the New York Division. He resigned to accept service with the Lehigh Valley Railroad. At the time of his death he was Superintendent of the New Jersey Division.

Following is his record with the Erie:
April 1, 1886, operator and timekeeper, New York Division; June 21, 1890, transferred to train dispatcher, New York Division; June 13, 1899, chief clerk, superintendent of transportation office; February 1, 1900, chief dispatcher, New York Division; February 5, 1904, trainmaster; December 1, 1904, promoted to assistant superintendent, New York Division, Jersey City; October 1, 1910, resigned to accept service with the Lehigh Valley Railroad.

PATRICK ROACH
On Monday, August 23rd (1915), Patrick Roach, one of the oldest employes at Port Jervis Shop died after a week's illness at his home in Sparrowbush.

Mr. Roach was born at Lackawaxen and has been in the service of the Erie 38 years. At the age of 28 years, he entered the employ of the Erie and served in the capacity of Ash Pit Foreman for a number of years. He also served as Coal Pocket Foreman at WX and Coal Pocket Foreman at Tri States. At the time of his death he was employed as Tool Room Attendant.

He was a good and faithful worker, kindly in respect and act, and was held in high esteem by his superiors. Sincere sorrow is felt by all his associates at the news of his death. The funeral was held at his home in Sparrowbush, August 26th. where he had resided many years and from St. Mary's Church of which he was a lifelong member. A large delegation of Erie men were in attendance. Interment took place in St. Mary's Cemetery. (P. 431)

GEORGE SEXSMITH
The friends of janitor George Sexsmith of the (Hornell) office building were shocked to hear of his death at St. James Mercy Hospital, following a brief illness. Mr. Sexsmith has filled the position of janitor here for several years very satisfactorily. His cordial manner and unfailing good nature made for him many friends. (P. 489)

CHARLES SIVER
Charles Siver, an employee at the (Hornell) Storeroom, died December 13 (1915) following an illness of several weeks. Mr. Siver was a member of the Order of Railway Trimmers and his funeral was conducted under the auspices of the local organization.

REED BEIDELMAN STIMBLE
Reed Beidelman Stimble, for 29 years employed in the General Office, Coal Department, died at his home, 279 York St., Jersey City, December 9th, 1915, at the age of 72 years, 10 months and 9 days. Mr. Stimble was an old and valued employe of this department, and his sudden death is sincerely mourned by his fellow employes and a wide circle of friends.

He was a member of Enterprise Lodge, No. 48, F. & A. M., Jersey City, N.J., Jersey City Council, Royal Arcanum, and the Erie Mutual Benefit Association.

Funeral services were held at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Jersey City, Monday, December 13th. Interment at Philadelphia, Pa.

WILLIAM HENRY STRACHEN
William Henry Strachen, born at Esopus, Ulster County, N.Y., October 14, 1838; died at Susquehanna, Pa., August 26, 1915. Early in life, Mr. Strachen's parents moved to Elmira, N.Y., where he learned the machinist's trade. He was married August 11, 1861, and moved to Athens, Pa. From there he came to Susquehanna and entered the service of the Erie Railroad Company in Susquehanna Shop, August 11, 1862, and remained until about 1872, when he was appointed Manager of Union Cooperative Co., a mercantile establishment, remaining in that position until 1880, when he entered business for himself, from which he retired August 8, 1892 to again accept employment in the service of the Erie Railroad Company as Machinist. From this time he was in continuous service until stricken by sickness which finally resulted in his death, on August 26th, of this year (1915).

When Mr. Strachen came to Susquehanna in the year 1861, the old shop was still standing. The new shops were built in 1864 and he worked on the installation of the machinery in these shops, and he operated the first machine put into use.

Mr. Strachen's record as a skilled workman, business man and citizen, was flawless and in his death Susquehanna has suffered a distinct loss. He was a member of many societies and took a great interest in the city; was at one time President of the City Council, and was active in everything pertaining to the improvement and welfare of the town.

The life of Mr. Strachen comes very near to typifying the representative American citizen. To say this is high praise indeed, but when a man passes through life, modestly doing his duty on every hand, meeting every obligation that life imposes upon him, making an avocation of the good of the community and the higher duties of citizenship, and exemplifies in his home life the highest domestic virtues, his memory surely deserves a tribute appropriate to his useful life and example.

ANDREW MILTON THOMPSON
On May 1st last (1915), Andrew Milton Thompson, Traveling Passenger Agent of the Erie Railroad at the St. Paul, Minn., Agency, died in the West Side General Hospital, that city, of Pneumonia, after an illness of seven weeks.

Mr. Thompson entered the service of the Erie Railroad, November 21, 1892, as Stenographer, and filled all positions in the St. Paul office, becoming Chief Clerk about 1904. He was made Traveling Freight Agent in 1906 and Traveling Passenger Agent in 1909, succeeding E.R. Porch, and held that position until his death.

The personality of deceased was so strong, that he made friends wherever he went, either on business or in social circles. And, in a sense, he was a child of nature, being what is termed a "Fan," which we know means a lover of the great National Game. The children knew and loved him for they knew he loved them, and when the boys played ball, "Andy," as he was affectionately called by his intimates, was wont to act as Umpire, being a first-class amateur performer himself. Anything he could do for the uplift of the game, became his pleasure.

The loss of his mother, through an accident in Cleveland more than a year ago, preyed on his mind and from the time of that happening a change in his demeanor was noticeable.

Mr. Thompson was born in St. Paul and had always made his home in and about that fine city. Throughout the Great Lakes region he was a familiar figure, a big business-getter and a good fellow among men who appreciated a warm heart and sunny nature. His loss to his community is a great one, and the Erie Railroad, in his death, loses a loyal employe, who believed his duty was to give his employer the best that was in him. And he gave it.

THOMAS TRACY
Thomas Tracy, Foreman Car Department, East Buffalo, N.Y., was taken suddenly ill August 17th (1915), dying the same day. Mr. Tracy was an old and valued employe of this department, and his sudden death is sincerely mourned by his fellow employes and a wide circle of friends.

His service record is as follows:
Nov., 1875 to Nov., 1877, repairing cars, East Buffalo;
Nov., 1877 to May, 1880, inspecting cars, East Buffalo;
May, 1880 to April, 1886, foreman inspectors and repair men, East Buffalo;
April, 1886 to Oct., 1892, foreman repairs and wreck master, Buffalo Division;
Oct., 1892 to July, 1902, gen. foreman, East Buffalo;
July, 1902 to July 1905. gen. foreman, Kent, 0.;
July, 1905 to May, 1912, asst. supt. car dept., Meadville;
May, 1912 to date, foreman car department, East Buffalo. (P. 405)

Also, from the October, 1915 issue, P. 484:
THOMAS FRANCIS TRACY. An Appreciation. ( Communicated)
Thomas Francis Tracy, an account of whose death and services appeared in the September number of the "Employees' Magazine," was born in Dunkirk, N.Y., May 6, 1858. Obliged at an early age to make his own way, he entered the service of the company, at the age of fourteen, and remained continuously in its employ until he died on August 17. 1915.

Thirty-three years continuous service is ample testimony to his application and fidelity. His service record reflects the employes' appreciation of faithful and purposeful service. Well known from one end of the railroad to the other, his cheerful smile and kindly ways won him countless friends who sincerely mourn his untimely death. He was an unassuming, genial and companionable man, whom to know was to esteem and love. He had no quarrel with the world. He loved his family and was faithful to his friends. A consistent Roman Catholic, he was true to his God.

On May 13, 1880, Mr. Tracy was married to Miss Mary Stock, of Buffalo, N.Y., who, with the six children of this happy marriage, survive him.

When the shadows gathered on that fateful day in August, we know that he did not expect the call that took him away. He had no reason to expect it. He had all the reason of a happy man, surrounded by devoted friends and a loving family, to desire to live. Yet, in the ebbing tide of life, at peace with God; sustained and exalted by the last sacred rites of his church, we may well believe that, as the scenes of the world and the faces of those he loved were fading from earthly sight, his soul was impatient with longing to begin its flight.

From belt to belt of crimson seas, On leagues of odor streaming far;
To where in yonder orient star, A hundred spirits whisper. Peace.