Middletown transcript., 1912-01-20
DEATH OF GEO. MD. HART
President Of the Peoples National
Bank Died Suddenly


3 Bank Died Suddenly
Not in many years have the people G
Townsend, the place of his residence, O
this community and of the whole countr,
around, been more painfully grieved owe
the loss of a citizen than when the
learned OF the death of Mr.. George M. D
Hart, of Townsend.
Mr.. Hart had been confined to his bee
for over week with the grip, and wat
thought so dangerously i'll that the noted
physician, DR.. Anders of Philadelphia,
was summoned for consultation by DIR.
JID. Niles. who tho declaring Mr.. Hart 10
be very sick yet held out some hopes OF
his recovery. But despite all that medi-
cal skill could do or the tender solici-
tude of his family could suggest, Mr..
Hart died at half past one O'Clock on
Friday afternoon. His family were pres
ent at bis bedside at the time of his death.
He leaves besides his widow, two sons,
James Austin, and H. Allen, the former
James Austin Hart, being engaged IN
business with his father at the time of his
death.
The Hart family is of English descent,
his father, Garrett NJ. Hart, having been
born in New Castle County. Mr.. George
NJ. D. Hart, the third of nine children.
was born at Fairlee, Kent County, Nd,
August 10th, 1874, so that Mr.. Hart was
in his 6Sth year when he died.
Mr.. Hart's very creditable career is an
admirable illustration of self made nan,
from humble beginnings through his own |
industry, thrift and integrity acquiring |
good fortune.
As a lad he remained at home and |
helped his father on bis farm and at
the forge, until he was II years old. In
1863 he came to Townsend, and for five
years clerked in the store of S. & R.
Townsend, and was a diligent student
at night. In 1868 be was appointed
station agent for the P. W. & B. Railroad
at Townsend, and for two years performed
his duties acceptably to the company and
to the public
ln 1874 he began business as dealer in
grain and coal at Townsend, where honest
dealing, careful attention to his customers
needs, and sound judgement, built up for
him profitable trade.
Mr. II art W. Tno6oek |
nan with kindly, pleasing ways that
endeared him to all who
knew him. In all movements looking to
he betterment Of the public interests, in
education, governments, etc. he was
Ilways deeply interested. and was also
oremost in promoting everything that
night benefit the community in which be
ived. He was for years President of the
school BFard Of his town, a Trustee of the
POOR, a member Of the Town Council, in s
II OF which offices he faithfully and wisely
erved the interests of the public. For !
be past nine years he had been President |
fthe Peoples National Bank, of Middle S
own. Z
Mr.. Hart was married at Townsend in 7
$40 to Mary E., daughter of William and c
hannah Packard Daniel AID two soDs O
'ere born to the couple. a
Deceased was life long Democrat, I
lough never seeking any office. The Fl
cath of so good and kind, and true a y
ian, whose life clean to its honorable y
osing was so noble, is a great loss not only 7
} hisl0wn who knew and cherished him t,
Others could not, but also to the whole :
immunity in which his worthy example
i'll long remain an inspiration to the
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