Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-17
DEATH or JOHN W. TODD.

After Lnng Illness, the General Superin-
tHndent of tho Diamond state Iron Co.
Died Friday Morning.
John W. Todd, general superintendent
of the Diamond State Iron Co. died FRI
DAY morning at q. 30 o'clock at his resi-.
dence. No. 303 West Eleventh street,
this city. Mr.. Todd met with an acct.
dent come % years ago, which resulted
Up the forming of an aoseess in the leg
near the hip. This WAS removed by az
operation performed hy DR.. Aenew of
Philadelphia at tho time For many
years Mr.. Todd felt no special incon-
veniencs from the trouble, except
slight lamoness, but some Two years
ago, after some extra eaertion, there
was recurrence of the trouble, since
which time be has suffered very greatly,
and has undergone three surgical opera
tions, the last one in May Of last year.
After that be was SO relieved as TO he
able TO give attention TO his business,
until just before tho holidays, when
be was taken much worss, and his
naturally strong constitution finally
succumbed to Bright's disease.
Mr.. Todd was horn February 18th,
1850, at the Todd farm near Eiyerview,
which property still remains in posses
sion of tho family. Until about 16
yearH Of age be worked on tho farm,
attending school first at Shellpot, and
later at ClarKson Taylor's school in
this city, after which he took bust
ness courge at the Bryan d Stratton
business College Of Philadelphia.
About 1870 he connected himself with
the Diamond state Iron Go. in the
capacity OF clerk, ard with view to
learning practically the mechanical
part of the business, and has continued
with the company since. He was for.
tuuate in having the privilege Of being
trained by that master OF the iron bust
ness, John T. Davis, who for 70 many
years preceded him in the capacity Of
general superintendent of the works,
and upon the death OF Mr.. Davis, which
occurred May 2Sth, 1890. Mr.. Todd
was well equipped 10 succeed him in
the position of general superintendent
of the COM pany.
Mr.. Todd was very close student of
everything which pertained to his bust
ness, both theoretical and practical,
keeping Thoroughly posted as TO all that
was being written as we'll az prHcticed
in the trade from time 20 time. Again,
his happy and cheerful disposition
made him most agreeable employer,
so that it seldom happens that one
having charge Of large numbers of men
is held in such high esteem as WIS Mr..
Todd by the employees over whom he
had charge.
Mr. Todd was married May 9Th, 1874,
to Mary Grub Palmer, daughter of
John Palmer. Thsy had one con. Car.
ence, who died several years ago when
quite small Mrs. Told survives him.
He was thoroughly temperate, always
cheerful, and was member of Trinity
p. +. Church. Mr.. Todd always had
great fonuness for music, and until
his business responsibilities absorbed
so much of his time, gave great deal
of his services to various churches OF
the city, and some of the special
choruses of which be had charge q
number of years ago, which gave
several sacred cantatas 10 the Opera
House and at other places, were very
successful, and we're the special m usi
cal features of the city at the time.
The long and painful illness which
Mr.. Todd was called upon to endure
brought forth the strong points 10 his
character, and il seldom happens that
such manifestation OF manly courage
and sublime resignation is shown.
His funeral took place On Monday
afternoon.