The Holly chieftain., 1911-01-27

performance Of his private du,ies by his full
share Of activity in public Affairs. .nd man, i'm.
portant movements for the commercial. indus.
trial. and moral development OF our country
have received encouragement and active and
efficient suppors at his hands.
Those OF who have met Mr.. Morton a.
most daily in the administration of the affairs Of
the Mercantile Trust Company recognize in his
death the loss. not only Of an important public
man. but Of valued friend. who had ende.red
himself to US by thosc tics Of personal relations
ship which too intimate and too sacred to
be recorded in formal resolutions
Resolved. that these resolutions be engross-
ed and sent to Mrs, Morton ss an expression
Of cur esteem and affection for her husband and
of sincere sympathy for her and her chi.
dren in the great bereavement which they have
suffered.
William c! Poillon. President
The following action adopted by unani-
vote Of the Board OF trustees Of the Equi-
table Trust Company ol New York q, a special
meeting held on January 20
The members oi this board. shockad and sad
dencd by the intelligence Of the sudden death
Of Paul Morton. have today met for the purpose
Of placing upon their permanent record an ex-
preston Of their deep personal sorrow as his
friends. and their profound sense Of loss as his
business associates.
Few men have had in the same measure the
personal regard and affection. as well as the
unqunlihed esteem and respect OF his business
associates. His death is to US all u personal
affection. and to this and TO other business en-
ierprises with which he was connected an ire.
parable loss.
Ibis friends here met together. earnestly
wish that this minute could better record their
estimate OF him and could carry some adequate
expression OF their sympathy with his afflicted
family.
Alvin w. krech, President.
Lyman Rhoades. Secretary.
Morton-At a meeting Of the Executive Com.
mit,ee Of the Association OF Life Insurance
Presidents. held at the office Of the Association,
No. ! Madison avenue. at .. IN. Friday. Jan
4uary 2Oth. the following resolution was unnni.
n,ousIy adopted:
Y The untinely and Sudden death d the Hon.
orabe Paul Morton. President Of the Equitable
Lille: Assurance Society. has brought profound
sorrow to the Association Of Life Insurance
Presidents. Mr.. Morton, more than any other
man. responsible for the inception and or
ganizaion of this body. To il he brought
broad knowledge of affairs. wide experience
in dealing with men. and great executive genius.
During the years OF its existence by consistent
advice. constant loyalty, and untiring energy. he
contributed greatly to the success Of its work,
He has been its leading spirit.
Bringing large experience gained in the
conduct Of private business and as the head Of
one 81 the departments Of the Federal Govern
ment to the Equitable Society. he became its
head at time when a strong. conservative
and clear-headed personality was needed He
gave to it. to all things else with which h.
was identified. the qualities that brought success
to his many undertakings. and contributed SO
largely to the growth and development Of the
Equitable in recent years.
'ln his death this Association has suffered
an irreparabIe and arie.ous loss. His associates
in business have lost real inspiration. u wise
counselor. and friend of much personal
charm"
Ii was further resolved that the members Of
the Association and the official staff attend the
funeral