The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1912-06-04
death nf Eckard p. Rndd.

The greatest shock this community ha
had for long time was given Saturda,
night when it was announced that EckarC
P. Budd had died suddenly. Accompanies
by some friends he had been on an auto
mobile trip to Haddonfeld, arriving homt
about ten O'Clock in the evening. HI
stopped at the residence of Mrs. 81. L
Walters on Washington street, where ic'
cream was served, and then some Of thu
party resumed their seats in the automo
bile with the intention of continuing uI
High street to their respective homes. Al
Mr.. Budd was preparing to start the en-
CINE of the automobile he was noticed tC
fall. Those with him sprang toward him
only to find that he was dying. A stroke
of apoplexY had ended his life.
Mr.. Budd had not been in good health
for some time, but his symptoms were not
such as to cause alarm. He had been com
planning for week or two of not feeling
well, In fact had arranged for a trip to
Hot Springs for the benefit of his health,
intending to leave Mount Holly Sunday
evening.
| Eckard P. Budd was born In Medford
November 8, 1861, moving to Mount Holly
the following year. In February, 1885, he
was admitted to the bar as an attorney at
law, and four years later was made q
counselor In 1890 he was appointed
Prosecutor of the Pleas by Governor Alb
bett, being reappointed by Governor
Werts, serving two terms of FIVE years
each. He filed the Office to the satisfac-
ton Of all In a brilliant manner, and step.
ped out because of change in the politi-
cal complexion of the appointing power.
Mr.. Budd was a man whose acquain.
tanceship did not rest within the narrow
limits of his own county. AS a prominent
Democrat and member of the State
Democratic committee, he came In con-
tact with men from all parts of the Union
and his friendship once formed was never
forgotten. In 1904 he was appointed a
member of the State Board of Assessor,
by Republican governor. but the suc-
ceeding official of the same political faith
did not seem to desire to continue him In
the Office and Mr.. Budd retired, leaving a
record that was greatly to his credit, for
he had proved himself valuable official
He took great interest in local affairs
but did not seek Office beyond being on
the Board of Education one term. He
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lington County Railroad Company and
was also a director and solicitor for the
Farmers Trust Company.
MIR. Budd was a member of Mount
Holly Lodge No. IA, F. and A. M; a char
ter member of Mount Holly Lodge No.
|84S, B. P. o. Elks, and a member of
Good Intent Fire Company. He was the
most active and most influential man con-
nected with the organization of the Lodge
of Elks, and to him is due the high char
acter of the membership of that organiza-
ton, and Its success during the nine years
of It's existence. He was its first Exalted
Ruler and was for one term a Deputy
Grand Exalted Ruler.
To know Eckard P Budd and to be
counted among his friends was something
one could readily appreciate. He was of
a cheerful disposition and no task was too
great for him to assume to aid a friend.
AS lawyer he stood at the head of his
profession and his services were sought
not only In the local courts but he was
frequently engaged In the higher courts
of this and other states. But while thus
busily employed he always had time to
give advice to friends or those In need,
and many will miss him in more than one
way
Mr.. Budd's upright character and sturdy
honesty were shining example of all that
a man should be. His character was of
the highest type; he was never. under any
circumstances, known to countenance any
act or thought that was not strictly honor
able and upright.
As political adviser he was ever on the
side of right and justice. On the stump,
where he was particularly a shining light,
he welded an influence far beyond any
other orators in the state on account of
his frankness, sincerity and esrnestness.
By his death Burlington county loses Its
most prominent resident.
AS husband and father he was devoted
In the strongest way. He leaves widow
and five children, one son who is attending
college, three daughters and younger
son, about three years of age. While he
will be sadly missed in the home circle,
there will be universal grief over the
sudden removal of one who endeared him
self to all who were so fortunate as to
enjoy his acquaintance and friendship.