The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-27
Tragic Death of We'll Known Advertising Man Shocks Host of Bridge
 porters
Collapses' on Reaching Home When Sore Throat
 Becomes So Severe As to Cause Him to Give Up His
 Business Plans for Day.

Raymond Amos White, connected with the advertising department o1 The Bridgeport Standard. one of the best known and we'll liked young men of the city, was stricken with a se- were choking spell at his home, 2ss State street this forenoon and died shortly afterward of strangulation News of the sudden death spread ra- pidly throughout the city and there were many grief stricken friends and acquaintances who were surprised al the sad story.
 Early in the day MT. White had re- ported at his office for work and had ances. During the last several dayi he had been bothered more or less with severe cold which developed in his throat About four days ago inflama tion and soreness became se- were and he called in Dr. Edwards M Smith. Dr. Smith diagnosed the case as serious sore throat and pres ment was evidenced and Mir. White found it necessary to remain at home most of the time.
 ~ He had a good deal of difficulty in breathing and became a trifle worried over the ailment Upon the assur.
  the difficulty was nothing more than a common form of throat trouble MT White continued the treatment he had been given with the hope that the trouble would soon be relieved.
 He got up at his usual time this morning and reported at his office. He soon decided to go home. After mak- ing several business calls he returned home and shortly afterward began to feel a serious depression in his lungs. It was hard fer him to breathe and his gasping became so pronounced that a physician was sent for immedia tely- Dr. smith was out and Dr. John w. arrived MT. White was suffering from a very bad choking spell. A hypo- dermic was administered and every thing possible was done to relieve him, but the convulsions continued and suddenly Mr. White fell into the arms of his mother and the doctor. The emergency ambulance was called but life became extinct minute or so after it arrived. He died about u:45 o'clock.
 Mr. Whites father, Charles C. White, was coming home to dinner when he saw the ambulance in front of his door. Hurrying to the house he was informed that his son was dead. The sad news was unbelievable and he ran upstairs only to learn that it was true For several min utes he was made rigid and immov- able by the shock. Both MT. and Mrs. White were almost prostrated from grief this afternoon.
 Raymond Amos White was born in Meriden 30 years ago. His parents moved to this city when he was about 10 years old, and Ray, as he was familiarly known, attended the Pros pect street school and later the High sI- L
 He was prominent athlete while in High School and distinguished himself as a member of the 1900 and 1901 foot ball eievens and also as a basketball player. In addition to his athletic prominence, he took a leading part in the social life of the school.
 Leaving school he entered the office remained there until about four years ago. Through his very pleasing per sonality, his energy and ability he was promoted to the position of paymaS- ter at the shop, and held that posi- ton until he resigned to enter the as an advertising solicitor and writer on the Telegram. He showed ability which gained him rapid advancement About two years ago he went to the Standard.
 As a newspaper man he became widely acquainted tnfOughOut the city and came to know people in all walks Of life. Mr. White was a clean cut young man with a. democratic spirit and made friends easily. He was member of the South church. where he served for a long while as an usher. He took an active interest in the church affairs and was we'll known to every one who attended that church.
 He was also a member of the Bridgeport club in which he was al- ways prominent. He served upon en- tertainment committees and was ac- tive in the life of the club for long time.
 He is survived by his parents, Chas. C., and Nina White. He was their only child.
 The funeral arrangements are in the hands of Hawley, Wilmot and Rey- holds.
 Medical Examiner Samuel M Gar lick was notified of the death and called at noon to ascertain the facts in the case. He called the other phy- sicians into conference late this af- ternoon, to determine. if possible the nature of the conditions that caused the young mans \strangulation.
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