The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-24
COL. BARTON
DIES OF
PARALYSIS

Though in a measure prepared. the
many friends OF Col Theodore A. Barton
were shocked today TO learn that he had
passed away at the home OF his daugh-
ter at 20 Creighton street without hsv-
ing rallied from the effects Of a par
alytic stroke which he suffered on the
afternoon OF Friday. Jan. 18th. on that
day he was stricken in a Taunton car and
being cold he was assisted TO the Cen
trsl police station and an ambulance
called TO take him home.
State officials. Grand Army officials and
members OF the Sons OF Veterans were all
among the colonels friends, and his death
was the topic OF conversation at the state
house today. he having been the secre-
tary of the new state house commission.
Col. Barton was about g. years OF age,
and was the son of Col. James Barton
who had a splendid record for dis
tnguished services in the Civil war. Ii
was because OF his fathers prominence in
military affairs that he was able to go
10 the front while very young for a
soldier. and enabled him 10 be both a
veteran and son of veteran. a distinction
OF which he was deservedly proud.
He was affiliated with Slocum post,
q. A. r.. OF this city. OF which he was
past comma nder for three years, and held
the office Of department commander OF
Rhode Island at one time.
He has also held the high offices in the
Sons OF Veterans. being the commander
in n-chef as we'll and is widely known
throughout the state and national depart
ments.
When he was In the war he acted as
quartermaster OF the 5sth Massach chusetts
,-ao ipaa 80 1aIa q.
him in civil life after he had been chosen
by Gov. George Peabody wetmore as a
colonel on his stan.
AT GORHAM MFG. co.
From 1853 Col Barton was connected
with the Gorham Manufacturing COM
pany. the we'll known silversmiths as
bookkeeper. and was the head OF the
department for over score Of years
Failing health caused him 10 relinsuish
this position a few years ago and he lived
a retired life for a while, but later when
Secretary Glezen of the first state house
commission was forced TO relinsuish his
work stepped into his office and carried
on the work.
When the new state house commission
which has charge of the completed strlc-
ture, took hold Col Theodore Barton was
chosen as secretary and carried on tho
Nolh 10 the lull Satisfaction or all con-
cerned until he was stricken down a week
ago.
HIS smiling face and CHEEKY voice will
be missed by the state house attaches
Colonel Barton was a regular attend
ant at ST. stephens church. where he
took an active part in preparing the mag
rificent decorations AZ Christmas time.
much or their success being due to his
excellent taste He was a member OF
ST Andrews Episcopal church when II
was on Friendship street. aud when II
was removed TO the corner OF Stewart
street. he became a very prominent work
er In All Saints Memorial. as II was
called.
st Vincents, as his class Of BOYS was
called. comprised many who are pronni
nent business and professional men OF
Providence.
He was. among other organizations. a
member OF the Churchmen's club. LOYAL
Legion and Sons OF the American Revo-
luton.
A widow and one daughter survive him
The funeral services will probably he
held onxFN1day. although the details have
not been completed.