New Britain herald., 1915-04-16
Prominent CItlztn SuCCumbs to
 Attack Of ApQp,txy. FORMER SElECTMAN DIES SUDDENLY
Funeral Will Be Held Sunday After noon-Had Interesting Lfe-Infant
 s-T Dies at Grandparents Home-Cele- brates Seth Birthday-Briefs.

Frank B. Newton, for over a quar- | ter of a century one of Plainville's most prominent business men and q 1 citizen commanding the respect of the l entire community, died this morning at | o'clock at his home on Whiting 1 street after an illness of but few hours. He suffered from apoplexy and was stricken about o'clock, sue cumbing to the attack three hours 1 later despite heroic efforts made by his physician, Dr. J. N. Bull, to save him. With the members of his family l at his bedside he lapsed into uncon- 1 scfousness a short time after the fatal l shock came upon him and less than l an hour later he passed away The l end was peaceful, quick and painless. | gratifying a wish often mentioned by | MT. Newton in conVersing with his l friends.
 The funeral will be held Sunday | afternoon at 5 o'clock from his resi- dence and will probably be Masonic in character. ". A. Bailey and com l pany Is making the arrangements. l The burial will be in West cemetery.
 MT. NeWtons death was a big shock | lloL ohlS IO HIS IeldllNeS anu 1IlSnuS but to the entire community, which esteemed him highly. His friends were legion and the news of his pass ing cast a shadow of gloom over the entire town. To all outward appear ances MT. Newton had been in his usual good health of late and his death came with but little warning. He complained of feeling badly yester- day, but was about his place as usual. Last evening he spent some time at the club rooms of the Business and Improvement association and enjoyed a few games of whist with party of friends. He retired shortly before midnight
 Early this morning his family be- came alarmed over his condition and pr. Bull was sent for. The physician gave him treatment but the patients heart failed to respond and he an- swered the summons of his Maker.
 His widow and two daughters, Mrs. H. M. Clayton and Mrs. F. L. Benzon both of Plainville, survive him. He has two brothers, George l.. Newton of this place and Anthony Newton of Northfield. He also has a sister liv- ing in that town. His brother An thony is very ill at his home. He has suffered from strokes of apoplexy and his death at any time would oc- casion no surprise.
 Born in Northfield. sixty eight years ago, Mr. Newton was one of Connecti- cuts native sons. With his father, William Newton, he came to Plainville when he was but ten years old, the head of the family opening a dry goods and grocery store which he conducted with profit for years. Frank was ambitious and when but youth he started out to find a place for himself in the world. He went to Baltimore where he drove horse cars for few years. He also located for a time in Chicago, where he opened grocery store. His venture proved unfortunate as far as financial returns were concerned and he abandoned it, returning to Plainville. He went into the livery business and was suc- cessful from the start. Subsequently he branched out into the grain and feed business, also realizing consider able money from his efforts in this line.
 He was very fond of horses and was considered to be one of the best judges Of equine flesh in this locality. He owned some good thoroughbreds at one time and he took lively interest Ill lHe TdCSS.' I1e SOlo out HIS livery business two years ago to w. c. Hart but continued selling grain and feed, although for the past few months he had not devoted as much attention as was his custom to his plant.
 MT. Newton served the town as first select man for two years, performing his duties conscientiously and well. He always took an active part in settling town affairs, was a familiar figure at town meetings and was louked up to by many who placed great confidence in his judgment He was treasurer of the sanitary and sewer district since it was organized.
 In politics he was a stauncn demo- crat for years but when Bryan's free silver issue showed up on the political horizon he turned with many others to the ranks of the c. c. F.. remain ing an ardent member of that party 1 until the end. Nevertheless he re- served the right to use his own judg- ment in voting for town officers and he refused to leet partisanship inter- fere with his ideas as to the qualifi- cations of the men seeking to serve their fellow townsmen.
 Fraternally MT. Newton was affil- ated with Frederick lodge. A. F. and A. M. of which he was past wor- shipful master. He was also a Shriner
 l Friends who eulogized him this morning classified him very 1 human person. Affable and good natured he was most accessible to all 1 and even those who did not share his jews on matters of political mpor- tance always found him agreed bIe He had a mind that was entirely his Cwn and his opinions once formed,