The daily sentinel., 1910-09-29
DEATH OF ]. G. MORTON.

ton, a well-known resident of this
city and bridge contractor for the
Denver and Rio Grande, occurring at
Salida last evening.
Mr.. Morton was taken from this
city to the company's hospital for
treatment for typhoid fever about
five weeks ago and his case quickly
developed into serious one. A short
time ago his son was called from this
city to attend his bedside and his wife
who was already there were with the
deceased at the time of his death. His
daughter who has but recently gotten
up from an operation for appendicitis
went to Salida few days ago when
the invalid man had turn for the
worse but returned when signs of
improvement were manifested.
For the past several years the de-
ceased resided in this city with his
family at 634 Teller avenue and his
Grand Junction. His wife, and four
children survive the Grand Junction
man.
The telegram conveying the news
of his death was received in the city
last night.
The body will arrive in Grand
Junction on No. 10 tomorrow and
will be in charge of Undertaken Hat
tie G. Pearson. Interment will be
made in Orchard Mesa cemetery al
though complete arrangements have
not been made for the funeral.
Death occurred at the age of 50
years and removes one of the best
liked men IN the service of the Rio
Grande railroad.
Engine 1850 has been frightened
up with new coat of paint.
Engine 66S came in today on one
side and will be tide up for repairs.
AS a matter of safety the switch
boards in the yards are being painted
today
Roy Kitterman has been employed
again and will begin his duties as cal
Ter tonight.
Caller Harley Hutton has resigned
his position and he will leave the
railroad service.
Master Mechanic j. l.. Pagan re-
turned yesterday from a business
Visit at Mlnturn.
Engine 623 came in for repairs
10y and engine rG29 WAS turned ont
to take her place.
Assistant Storekeeper Fred Cham
bers is spending ten-day vacation
hunting dear near Atchee.
q haa ms nj a nj 10
going repairs and the second smoke
stack has been taken down.
Engine 100 which has been tied up
for several weeks for general over
hauling, will get out tomorrow.
Engine 500 is being placed on
trucks today for shipment to Burn
ham for a thorough overhauling.
Engineer Dusty" Rhodes and
Fireman Shea have been assigned to
the 614 and are breaking her in to-
day
Superintendent N A. Williams of
the Utah lines, with headquarters at
Helper, is business visitor in the
city today.
Mrs. Kramer, wife of the injured
fireman, who was taken to Salida,
yesterday, leaves today to join her
husband.
J. Vaughn of the bridge and build
ing department of the Rio Grande at
Salida, was a business visitor in the
city yesterday.
Joseph Peters has accepted posi-
ton with the railroad as night en-
CINE dispatcher and he will begin his
new duties tonight
Fireman G. G. Smith has been
granted ten-day lay off and leaves
in the morning for Gunnison to visit
friends and relatives.
H. NJ. Barr. agent at Clifton. has
resigned his position and J. f. Lucas
formerly of the platform force, has
been appointed to the job
Fireman Triplett has come in from
the west end and he will work out
of this city hereafter. He formerly
fired on the Midland out of this
point.
The second special train of the
Danish Brotherhood of America will
pass through Friday at 1880 p. m. en-
route to Fresno. Calf, to attend the
convention.
The Billy (Single) Clifford com
pany occupying their own sleeper and
private baggage car. arrived in the
city on No. and is parked opposite
the depot.
Firemen Goodrich, Strom. Wolf
and Hulse have arrived in the city