The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-09-28
ADDITIONAL LOCAL.
Death Of VIM. Arlington.

In the death OF william P. Arlington on the even
ing Of September 10TH 1901 Baltimore, Nd, lost one
Of It's most enterprising young men and society
was deprived of one OF its foremost members as he
was ever active In church and organization work.
having been president of the Young Peoples So
ciety Of wilkins Avenue Church and always taking
a great interest In other church work. Being
ready and forceable debater he has entertained
many an audience by his discussions OF such ques-
lions as were from time TO time selected for debate
often having as his opponents ministers, lawyers,
doctors and other professional men, yet he seldom
ever met defeat in debate, so forcbe and convinc-
ing were his arguments. In organization work he
seemed to always take great interest, having
been member Of Unity Council J. o. U. A. NJ,
Washington Camp No. p o. S. of A. as well as the
Patriotic Order Of America, in each Of which ne
held positions of trust. being at the time Of his
death Financial Secretary of Washington Camp No
6POg of A. which body he has represented in
the r. B. A. as well as the State Camp. Mr. AIRING
ton was Carroll countian, having been born and
raised near Sykesyille where his mother ana other
relatives now reside. He went to Baltimore about
seven years ago and entered in the grocery Dusi-
ness with his brother J. 0. Arlington, at 1901 Ho
Inns street. but about four years ago entered into
business in his own name at the corner OF Lombard
street and Carrollton avenue. where by industry
and good judgment he soon made business corner
out of that which for many years had been nothing
more than penny shop. So great was his stride
in business that about two anda-half-years ago ne
found 1t necessary to enlarge his place Of business
and to do so he induced his brother TO purchase
the property and make the desired improvements
In order that he might have his money TO use in his
business and although his store room was quite
large yet had not sickness oyertaken him il would
have been necessary in the near future to have
again enlarged it. In October last he fell victim
10 the grippe followed by cold and resulting in
his DEATH which occurred as above stated.
Mr.. Arlington was son Of Mrs. Caroline ana the
late Austin Arlington. He leaves widow and a
daughter about is months old His wife was Miss
Annie T. Hogan. formerly of Virginia. having lived
in Baltimore but short time previous to her mar
rage In February, 1899
His death occurred at his mothers residence near
sykesyille where he had gone into the early spring
in hope of finding some relief from the disease
which was fast sucking his young life away. but to
no avail as he seemed to grow weaker from time to
time until death relieved his sufferings, which he
had born with great patience.
He was buried from Springfield Church, Sykes
vile, Rev. stevens formerly of the wilkins Avenue
Church, Baltimore, Nd. officiating. assisted By the
pastor of Springfield Church. The funeral WAS in
charge Of Washington Camp No. T. o. s. of A..
assisted by Unity Council J. o. U. A. NJ. both of
which held appropriate services at the grave after
which they returned to Baltimore on the late even
ing train
Baltimore Md. A.