Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-07-12
FAMILY AT HIS BEDSIDE
Condition Not Regarded as Serious
Until Yesterday.
BUSINESS MANAGER OF STAR
Long Resident Of Washington and
Had Attained Prominent Place
in City's Life.

James Whitley Heron, business man
ager of The Star, died this morning al
his home. 1886 18th street northwest
His last illness began only four days
ago. and it was not regarded as partic-
! ularly serious. AS late as yesterday
morning Mr. Heron expressed his in
tenuon of returning to his desk today
mediately after luncheon yesterday
his illness suddenly assumed an aggra-
waited form.
The family physicians were called, but
no relief could be given, and Mr.. Her
ron sank steadily. At o'clock this
morning he lapsed into Inconsistencies
and he never rallied. Death occurred at
$40 o'clock.
Members of the family were with Mr..
Heron continuously from yesterday aft
ernoon, when 1t became evident that his
illness had taken a serious turn, and at
his bedside when death occurred were
Mrs. Heron. his daughter, Leila Belle
Heron. and his son and daughter-in-law.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leroy W. Heron.
Funeral Arrangements Incomplete.
Arrangements for the funeral have no,
yet been completed, but it is probable il
will be held Thursday.
Until six years ago Mr.. Heron was in
most vigorous health. but at that time
he suffered an illness which proved to
be severe tax upon his vitality. Period
ically since then there has been recur-
rences of his ailment, but with his ever
cheerful spirit Mr.. Heron resisted the
encroachments of disease and only upon
days when he was suffering intensely
would he remain away from his office.
The last attack was similar to others
hn hod nd vn-oo
primarily to internal hemorrhage
Whit. Heron, as he was known to his
host of admiring friends and to hundreds
OF associates in the business world. was
Of most genial and lovable disposition. BY
his acts Of kindness and consideration
which were second nature to him, he en-
deared himself to all of the large staff
of men of whom he was in charge in
the business department of The Star. and
his geniality gave him a wide popularity
In all circles of the business community
The announcement of his death came as
a great shock, and all Of the hundreds
of people who regarded him as their
friend feel a keen sense OF personal loss.
Long Resident in Washington.
James Whitley Heron. son Of Joseph
and Rebecca Heron. was born in 1854 at
MELVILLE. Pa, and there received his edu-
cation in the public schools. He came to
studies in the local public schools. At
the age of fourteen he began his business
career as a clerk in grocery store. and
a couple of years later he took a course
in the Spencerian Business College, grad
uating in 1874
One year before finishing his business
schooling he made his first adventure
into the profession which subsequently
became his life work when he accepted a
position as bookkeeper on the National
Republican. He remained in that Ofhce
for six years, resigning in 1879 to take
position as clerk on The Star.
His connection with this newspaper
covered a total Of thirty-one years, and
his energy and ability carried him rapidly
upward on the ladder of success In
1885 ne was appointed cashier of the
company, and after holding that position
for several years he became advertising
manager and subsequently both adver-
tfsine and business manager. which posi-
ton he held at the time of his death.
Active in Business World.
Mr.. Heron found time in his busy life
to take a lively intercst in affairs in
general in the business world, and at the
time of his death he was a member of
the board Of directors of the Chamber Of
Commerce. member of the board Of di-
rectors Of the Board of Trade member
of the directorate and secretary of the
American National Bank, member of the
American Publishers Association and
one Of the strongest men on its standing
committee of advertising agents, and
member of the National Press Club
James Whitley Heron married Miss