The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-11-06
OBITUARY.

Charles Fraser, ~ years old. the Oldest
engineer OF the Erie system. died at his home.
s Twt fifth avenue. Paterson. n. j., yesterday
after u lingering illness. Mr. Fraser was
years old he entered the employ OF the old
Paterson and Ramapo Railroad, taxing charge
of one OF the two engines owned ny the road
and remaining in the employ Of the road
constantly for hfty-six years, In 1888 Mr..
Fraser had his first and only accident. when
express. crashed into a trainload OF lmmi-
grants and two persons were Killed. he
many letters from high o%ficlais OF the Erie
commanding him for his good work. Inc
greater part OF Mr.. Fraser,s career as an
burn" all the locomotives in the early days
OF railroading having names instead OF num-
t Se5s' Of The asr 5w; B aad Under Mrs. MT' iGs sSGtoS care
was used constantly for twenty years bet Heen
Paterson and Jersey City. The ". Black
burn" OF 800" as 10 was alterward known,
became obsolete in time and was sent to the
scrap heap in fine condition and much to the
chagrin OF her old driver. For years Mr..
bet ween New York and Bin ghamton. When
he left the engine cab because or ~Corpulency
b b vas %f tbs tT me OF aei Sis desth az he w was trSin
dispatcher at Paterson. A wife and a daugh-
ter survive him.
William II. Campbell. who was known as
the father of LarchmOnt. was found dead
home At Highland Mills. Orange county.
WnlCn HUlOlntO the IdTHl OI btIAlO I0ODlbN
&. Plat. MIR. Campbell went to Larchmont
III 1884. when the place was q hamlet. and
began the development Of the property.
He was the first President OF Larchmont Manor
and afterward served as chief of the fire
department. He was also one Of the Organi-
zers of the Larchmont Street Railway and
Stamford, Conn. When the LarchmOnt COM
pany sold out a few years a9o 70 the New
Company he is said to have realized q fortune
from his holdings. He leaves a widow and
a son. Mr.. Campbell was 81 years old.
The Rev, Michael : FarreIly, curate, Of
died on sunday at 81. Mary's Hospital in
Hoboken. at the age OF 80. He was educated
a. ~ hail9Ws College; near Dpp'in: Ireland
continuing his studies &C Seton Hall. He
was ordained to the priesthood at 1t. Patrick's
first assignment as q curate was in Elizabeth.
where he remained nearly three years. He
was then sent 20 Union Hill. A solemn re-
QUEEN mass will be celebrated at st. Angus
tines Church tomorrow morning at 0 O'Clock.
Arthur Ketcham. son OF Mr.. and Mrs ~John
keicham OF his city, Sho die on Thursday
ago in New York. He was married to Miss
Margaret Allen. a granddaughter of Com
mOdOre. Vanderbilt, and WAS compelled to
health. He WAS well known in New York
lie was an only SOIL. His sister. Mrs. Thomas
T~almadge. survives him. He leaves a young
son.
Mrs. Edgar william Nye. widow Of Bill
Nye. the hUmOrist. died at Avoca plantation,
s. Nary parish: L.. on Sunday right,
Chicago. She was until recently q resident
Of Ithaca, N. Y. but moved to Louisiana when
s ssg aa pinntsr. "S sbs 7ea ESsfl Pe.s = sp %harT two q
Of them ia New York city
William A. Walker. . veteran writer on
turf and sporting subj cts, WHO was formerly
sunday n bis home. 373 seventh avenue
In his sixtieth year. He leaves a widow.