New Britain herald., 1916-04-27
PlainVille News JAMES TRUMbULL 10
 LIE AT REST HERE
Member Of Family Of Manulac-
 turerS Dead at SaranaC Lake
HOLD FUNERAL SATURDAY
Young Man Loses Battle Against Disease-Was Prominent in In- dustriaI Circles-Brother a Victim of German Submarines.

of German Submarines.
 After an illness of over two years, during which time he received treat ment from the country's greatest specialists in the hope of fighting the ravages of an incurable ailment, James Trumbull, a member of the Trum bull family of this place, which achieved prominence through it's re- narkable success in the manufactur- ing world, died yesterday morning at Saranac Lake, N Y. MT. Trumbulls health had been poor for a long time and during the past two years he had spent most of his time at Sara nae Lake and Asheville, N. C., his condition permitting him to give but little attention to the manufacturing enterprises with which he was con- nected.
 MT. Trumbull battled bravely against the disease with which he vas afflicted and there were many expressions of sorrow voiced around the streets this morning when news oI his death reached Plainville.
 The body was sent here today and taken to the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Trumbull of Maple street The funeral will be held from their residence Saturday afternoon at 2:30 and will be Masonic in charac- ter. It is probable that Rev. F. L. Grant, pastor of the Congregational church will officiate. The remains will be buried in the Trumbull plot in West cemetery beside the body of Isaac Trumbull, his brother, who lost his life when the Lusitania was sent to the bottom by a German sub marine.
 MT. TrumbulI spent his boyhood days in Plainville, was pupil in the local schools, and for time after reaching mans estate, was employed in the Plainvile factory of which his brothers, John H. and Henry are the heads. He was about thirty-five years of age. For a few years he was employed as salesman for manu- featuring concerns, subsequently, going into business for himself He was connected with the American Cycle Car company and the Connecti- cut Electric Manufacturing company of Bridgeport. He was vice presi- dent of the latter concern.
 Like his brothers he showed great skill as an organizer and developer of big business enterprises and until his health failed he was making great strides on the road to fame as a captain of industry. Personally he Was a man of many fine traits, kind and affable. and well liked by those W ho came in contact with him. His loss will be mourned by many in Plainville where he was we'll known
 He was a thirty-second degree mason and was member of the Chicago lodge of that order Fred erick lodge, A. F. and A. M of this place, will be in charge of the funeral services.
 MT. Trumbul1 Is survived by his widow, his parents and five brothers They are John H. and Henry, presi- dent and treasurer respectively of the Trumbul Electric company of this place; George, who is in charge of the Trumbull- ull-Vandepool company of Bantam; Frank S. Trumbull who conducts a machine shop in Bridge port and Albert H. mbull The latter is an officer of the Connecti- cut Electric Manufactu company of Bridgeport
 Cups for Tennis Champs.
 Plans for tournament to be held cn the courts on Hough street during the summer were discussed at the meeting of the governing board of the Lawn club held last evening at the home of the president, S. s. Gwillim. The board decided to have the social committee make the necessary ar engagements.
 President Gwilim announced that Ee will donate cup to the club to be offered as a prize. The cup must be won for three consecutive years for permanent ownership. John H. Trumbull has agreed to give a runner-up cup, the ownership of