Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-10-20
Alderman and Beloved Res ident Succumbs to Dis
 ease Yesterday. !.
FUNERAL SERVICES
 THIS AFTERNOON
Mayor Bloom Orders Municipal Oiii- ces to Close That Officials May At. tend Obsequies-Promin in
 Business. Social, Civic Circles.

John Finley Hut, for nearly half a century a resident of Pine Bluff, one of the city's best known. most popular and most progressive men, died at S:15 o'clock yesterday morn- ing. as result of a complication of kidney and intestinal troubles after lying in a critical condition nearly a week.
 The news of MT. Hutt's death was not unexpected, reports from his bedside the past two or three days being to the effect that the end was near at hand. But it was received. nevertheless. with expressions, of sin cere and widespread sorrow and re- gret, and the members of the strick- en family were overwhelmed with messages of condolence and sympa- thy throughout yesterday, many of these coming by telegraph and tele- phone from out of town friends.
 Mr. Hut has been suffering with kidney trouble for some time past, and for several months has been ail- iAe AAoiS lIdH uSudl IdIly ldS week, an operation was decided upon, and this was performed Wednesday. The operation developed the fact that intestinal complications had devel- oped, which in themselves were very dangerous, and which really brought on his death. The conditions were so grave that as early as last Sat urday the physicians virtually gave up hope, and MT. Hutt's sister was from her home at St. Louis.
 Was Widely Popular.
 Than Fin Hutt. as he was familiar ly known to his intimate friends there was probably no more popular man in Pine Bluff or Jefferson coun- ty. Genial at all times, open-hearted and generous in his dealings with his fellow men, of magnetic personal ity which made and held close friend ships. Mir. Hut was valued as one of Pine Bluffs best men, in every way. He was always in the van, of every movement for the advancement of the city's interests and it's pros perity, was frank and open in his stand on all public questions, and was a: tower of strength to any movement with which he was affiliat- ed:
 Mr.. Hut never sought political preferment, despite his close cOnnec- ton with public affairs. until he was prevailed upon in 1908 to become a member of. the council from the sec ond ward. Three times since he has heen reelected to that office, and only once did he have opposition. In the council chamber, he took promi- nent part, in every detail of the city's business, having a grasp on munlci- pal affairs that was of. great value to the city. He seldom. had much to say on any proposition, but his state ment were full of sound judgment, and carried weight with his fellow membelis. At the time of his death, he. was the oldest member of the council, in years as well as in ser vice.
 City Shows Honor.
 The city will show honor to the memory of MT. Hut today. Mayor Simon Bloom yesterday issued 7 the following proclamation. following the announcement of Mir. Hutt's death: "Whereas, Our esteemed citizen and alderman, J. F. Hut, has passed out of this world; and
 "Whereas, The various officers and employees of the city of Pine Blum are desirous to attend the funeral of this honorable gentleman. in body,
 "Now the various officers and agents of the city of Pine Bluff are hereby notified to assemble in the ! city hall of the city of Pine Blum, one-half hour before the time set for the funeral of Honorable J. +. Hut, SO that they may form in a body un- der the various departments and at- tend the funeral in a body. s. .la
 "The various offices in the city nall of the city of Pine Bluff will be clos ed during the funeral services of Honorable J. F. Hut. =
 SIMON BLOOM, Mayor Mir. Hut was chairman of ttle ire committee of the city council ~ and had big part in establishing and maintaining the department inAs Hits nresent high grade of efficiency. The various fire wagons will be In the funeral parade this afternoon, and each will be draped in black. Mayor Bloom and the other city officials will attend in a body.
 Was Prominent Elk. Mr. Hut was one of the oldes, roembers of the Elks lodge in Pine Rluff. and was always prominent Fl \ XD~~w R \