The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1898-02-01
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Alfred W. Sumner, Purchasing Aren't
of the Pennsylvania Railroad, died at his
home here suddenly Saturday night of
hemorrhage. Mr.. Sumner was in appsr
ent good health until Friday afternoon,
when he left his Office, at Broad Street
Station, feeling i'll, and came home, going
to bed Immediately. During the night he
had an attack of hemorrhages, but under
the care of physician he seemed to i'm
prove Towards night he was taken
worse and died during the evening 1t is
said Mr.. Sumner had a similar attack
some years ago, but had apparently en-
tirely recovered.
Alfred W. Sumner was born February
4, 1889, at Providence, R. l. While he
was quite lad his father died, at Scran-
ton, Pa, and Alfred got situation in a
coal company's store, being the sole sup
port of his widowed mother, By dilieent
attention to business he was advanced by
his employers, and when young man he
entered the law Office of Clinton Lloyd,
and later was admitted to the bar He
only practiced law short time when he
was offered position with the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad, at Harrisburg, Pa, with
j. n. Dubarry, afterwards Vice President
OF the road.
After a time he became Purchasing
Agent of the Northern Central Railroad,
with headquarters at Baltimore, which
position he held until ten years ago, when
the purchasing department of that road
was consolidated with that of the main
company, and Mr.. Sumner went to Phil
adelphia as the assistant of Enoch Lewis.
When the latter retired, about four years
ago, Mr.. Sumner succeeded him as Pur-
chasing Agent of all the lines east of
Pittsburg.
Mr.. Sumner about three years ago pur-
chased handsome country seat on the
main street of Moorestown, and has re-
sided here with his interesting family Of
wife and four children.
He was a man noted for his genial dis
position, and took an active interest in
the religious and social affairs of the town.
He was one Of the leading members of the
historical old Trinity Church, being iden-
tilted with the different organizations con-
nected with it. His wonderful ability 81
an entertainer made him in demand for
the many social events of the town, and
all classes will miss his counsel and adj
vice. He was thorough railroad man,
and took special pride in maintaining q
high standard for his department.
His funeral will take place on Wednes-
day at 1890 Services will be held in
Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church The
rector. Rev. John F. Fenton, will officiste,
and will be assisted by Mr.. Summers
former rector, DR.. Eecleston, of Baltimore
The interment will be at Colestown Gem
etery.
Some time ago Harry Kramer, young
carpenter employed by J. s. Rogers, sud-
denly left town and deserted his wife.
They had been boarding with Mrs. Order,
and q few days after he left she was taken
i'll and became a charge on the township
Overseer of the Poor A. E. Burr assisted
her to the extent of $16. After her re-
covery she also left town and nothing
more was heard from them. Last week
Mr.. Burr learned that Kramer was back
in town and ordered his arrest. He was
placed in the lookup and on Thursday
was given a hearing. Being unable to
pay the $40 he was committed to Jail for
l6 days.