Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-05-26
DEATH OF W. H. BUTZ.
PROMINENT YOUNG MAN SUDDENLY
CALLED BY DEATH.
Heart Failure Causes the Death of a
Young Man Who Was Rising Rapidly
in the Business and Political Life of
the Borough-To Be Buried Tomorrow.

the BorOugh-To Be Buried Tomorrow.
William II. Butt died at his residence
on North Centre street on Monday even
ing from heart failure. The news of
his death was a surprise to the entire
community, as his illness was of short
duration and no thought of danger was
entertained by his friends. Late Satur-
day evening he was taken sick and sank
slowly on Sunday and Monday. At
6 30 O'Clock on the latter day he cx-
pired. While not resident of town
many years, the deceased had, by his
active interest in its welfare and his
rapid rise in public life, won the respect
and confidence of all with whom he be-
came acquainted, and his sudden call to
the other world is deeply felt by those
with whom he had business and social
relations.
Mr.. Butt was born in Allentown, Pa,
and was aged 30 years, months and Z
days. He received common school and
commercial education in his native city,
and later assisted his father in tho
manufacturing and numbering business.
In 1883 he accepted a position as tele
graph operator, and for some years
filled various responsible positions in
this department of the ID. S. & S. Rail
road. On January 1G, 1895, he married
Miss Lizzie Philips, daughter of the late
David Philips, of Drifton, and shortly
afterward built handsome residence
hpra nd rnn1punl "a To ic
vived by his wife and one son.
MIR. Butt was one of the organizers of
the Freeland Board of Trade and held
the position of treasurer from the date
of its organization until his death. His
interest in the town was fully attested
when the overall factory was proposed.
Into this industry he placed the savings
of his life and at the time of his death
was the principal stakeholder and treas
urer of the company, The employees
of the factory found in him a just
and generous employer, and he had the
respect and well wishes of all under his
charge.
In February last he was elected to
the borough council from the Third
ward, and in April was elected president
of that body He was also a membe of
Camp $50, p. o. S. of A., of Drifton; of
Council 34S, Jr. o. U. A. M, of town,
and of st. Johns Reformed church.
At 7.30 o'clock this morning funeral
services were held at his late residence
by Rev. j. b. Kerschner, of St. Johns
Reformed church, and Rev. j. p Bux-
ton of st. James p. T.. church.
From his late residence to the Lehigh
Valley station the remains were followed
this morning by large number of peo-
pie, including the borough council,
Board of Trade and delegations of the
societies of which he was a member.
The floral offerings were numerous and
beautiful, among them an "Anchor"
from the Board OF Trade and Ladder
of Life" from the council.
A S.32 the remains left for Allentown,
where they will be taken to the home of
his father, from which place they will
be buried tomorrow afternoon at 2
o'clock The funeral services there will
be conducted by Rev, Z. j. Hacker of
Zion Reformed church, Allentown, and
Rev. j. Is. Kerschner, of Freeland.