The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-03-13
DEATHS OF A WEEK.
7. Allie Price.

young Cecil countian who had become prom
inent in Western railroad circles, which
occurred on Sunday morning at the residence
OF DIR. Charles NJ. Ellis, in Elkton created
universal regret both in Elkton and through
out the county, where he was known-only
to be highly esteemed and honored.
Mr.. Price had been in bad health for some
months past and upon the advice Of his ply
stefan had gone to Florida thinking that the
trip would be beneficial. The climate did
not agree with him and he decided to come
to Elkton and place himself under the care
of DR.. Ellis. Mr.. Price was accompanied by
his wife. The trip from Florida here was
most trying upon his vitality, and at several
stages of the journey it was feared that he
would succumb. Dr. Ellis at once recognized
his case as precarious and entertained little
hope of his recovery. DIR. William Osler. an
eminent physician of Baltimore, connected
with the Johns Hopkins Hospital, was called
in consultation and upon several occasions.
was at tho bedside of the patient. Although at
times Mr.. Price gave his friends hope that he
would survive bis illness, his courage could
not combat his malady, and he gradually sank
until the end came on Sunday. Death re-
suited from a complication of diseases, he
having broken down his health from n too
close application to work.
Mr.. Price had been identified with railroad
interests in the West since 1885, when he en-
tered the employ of the Chicago and North
Western railroad in Chicago, occupying the
nnGitipp n phipf clerk in tbn office pG the
assistant general freight agent. He received
his appointment through H. r. Mccullough,
formerly of Eikton, who is General Freight
Agent of that system. He remained with the
Chicago and Northwestern until 1892. in the
meanwhile his abilities having ttracted wide
attention among the railroad men of the West.
In that year he was appointed general freight
agent of the Sioux City and Northern Rail
, road, and year later he received the high
compliments Of being made Assistant General
Freight Agent of the Wisconsin Central Road.
with offices at Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which
position he held ut the time Of his death
He was the only child of Mr.. and Mrs. W.
Scott Price. of Elkton. and was born in this
county. July %, 1865, his parents at the time
OF his birth residing in the Second district on
the Bohemia river. He received his education
ut the Elkton Academy. Upon George W.
Cruikshauk. Esq, then editor of the Cecil
Democrat purchasing the Baltimore Day,
Mr.. Price was appointed member of the
staff of that paper and remained in that capa-
city until the Day suspended publication
Returning to Elkton he served as deputy clerk
under John S Rossell. clerk to the county
commissioners.
Socially and in the business world the de
ceased won and deserved high recognition
As friend he was staunch and true. as "A
servant OF the great railroad systems which
he served, he was efficient, faithful and trust
worthy.
He married Miss Laurette A. Fidou, for
merry Of Baltimore, whom he leaves to morn
his loss. Mrs. Price is now at the home of
Mrs. Ellis in Elkton.
The funeral services took place on Wednes-
day afternoon at two O'Clock from the resi-
dence of his uncle, DR.. Charles NJ. Ellis.
Rev. William S,-ouler rector of Trinity
Church OBLIGATED. The Trinity choir sang
several hymns. The interment was private,
the remains being laid to rest in the Elkton
Cemetery. Dr. Howard Bratton and II. NJ.
Davis, ESQ. of Elkton, with the following
officials Of the Wisconsin Central Railroad,
were bearers: c. o. G.. Watkins. general
Eastern agent. New York; J. c. Pond, general
passenger agent at Milwaukee; w. J. Gavin.
general agent Pittsburg; A. W. Thomas, gen
eral agent, Cincinnati.
MESSAGES OF COINCIDENCE.
Among the many dispatches and letters OF
coincidence received by Mrs. Price in Elkton
were the following. Mr.. johnson was
Mr.. Prices chief in the Chicago and North
western Railroad and was recently appointed
General Freight Agent of the Wisconsin Cen
trail Mr.. Wellington was until recently Traffic
Manager of the Wisconsin Central is now
one of the Board of Directors Of the Western
Freight Association.
JACKSON, Mich. March 8, 1897.
You have my sincere sympathy in your
affection. The Wisconsin Central has lost a
valued official and a faithful friend.
BURTON JOHNSON,
Gen,l Frt. Agt. Wis Cen.
CHICAGO, March 8, 1897.
My heartfelt sympathy is with you. |
mourn the loss of a beloved companion and
faithful assistant.
C. l.. WELLINGToN
Late Traffic Manager Wis Cen.