The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-06-11
A. JUDSON BURT IS
CALLED SUDDENLY
By DEATH
MICHIGAN CENTRAL AUDITOR
SUCcUMHs TO HEART DISEASE
ON EVE OF DEPARTURE FOR
SUMMER HOME.

A. Judson Burt, auditor Of the Mich
igan Central railroad, died suddenly
OF heart disease in his home. No. 81
Willis-ave. east. shortly before 10
o'clock Thursday morning The sum-
mons came unexpectedly in the midst
OF preparations for the familys TO
movA TO the Burt summer residence
In Topinibee. Friday, and was a severe
shock TO relatives and friends. alike.
His death removes from railroad cir
cles a most conscientious and able
official and from Detroit an esteemed
and worthy citizen.
For several days past, Mr.. Burt had
been complaining OF pains In his chest,
but he failed 10 heed the warnings.
evidently not realizing the seriousness
OF his condition. He was about his
duties as usual. Wednesday. and re-
tired in good spirits Wednesday night.
although he had suffered from faint
ing spell while visiting in the homo
OF friend. He arose at the usual
hour Thursday. breakfasted with the
family. and was reading a newspaper
in the sitting room, preparatory 10 go
ing To his office. when he again com
planned OF pains In his chest Mrs.
Burt urged him TO send for the family
physician, DR.. s. II. knight, No. 81
Willisave. east, but Mr.. Burt would
not listen to the suggestion.
1T will pass away" he said. with
wave of his hand.
Shortly before 10 o'clock one OF Mr..
Burt's daughters, on coming down
stairs. found her father gasping for
breath in his chair. She called other
members OF the family and phys
clan who happened TO be passing was
called In. The family also sent for
DR.. Knight. who arrived shortly before
Mr.. Burt expired.
Mr.. Burt had been associated with
the Michigan Central railroad since
1875. when he entered the company's
accounting department In a clerical
capacity. He displayed such aptitude
that he was promoted, soon after
wards. to the position OF general book
keeper Subsequently he was made
chief clerk, then assistant auditor.
and finally, In 1892. became auditor. a
position he retained to his death.
Descendant OF well-known Michi-
gan pioneer family. Mr.. Burt was born
In Mt. Vernon. Macomb county.
Mich, In 1847, attended Kalamazoo
college. and when the family moved
to Marquette, worked In his fathers
general store there for a short time.
then came to Detroit to attend bust
ness college. Returning to Marquette
he was again associated with his
father until the business went to
smash in the panic OF '73. For four
years previous to his entering the en-
ploy Of the Michigan Central. he was
collector OF customs at Marquette, re-
ceiving his appointment from Presi-
dent Grant
Deceased Is survived by his widow.
three daughters. Mrs. Harriet Benton.
Of South Norwalk, Conn. and the
Misses Effie and Edna, OF Detroit; two
bbrothers. Stanley A. Burt. OF Detroit.
and Charles S. Burt, OF Chicago, and
his mother, Mrs. Caroline Burt. OF
Marquette. who is now visiting In the
stricken home. She Is the widow OF
William A. Burt. whose father was
conspicuous In the early history of
northern Michigan and who is remem.
bered as the inventor OF the solar
compass.
The funeral will be held Saturday
afternoon at o'clock from the resi-
dence. The Rev. DR.. Gaius Glenn At.
kins, OF the First Congregational
church. will officiate