Evening star., 1916-05-28

recently authorized to be printed by
order of Congress.
Oscar u. Hyler. one of the best
known members of Columbia Union.
died at his late home in this city sud-
denly last Monday morning. In Octo-
ber. 1911, Mr.. Hyler was stricken with
paralysis and for many months his life
was despaired Of Due to his rugged
constitution and the faithful care of
his wife he was partially restored to
health and resumed his occupation as
proofreader in the government print
ing office-a position he filled up to the
day preceding his sudden death. Mr..
Hyler was born about fifty-seven years
ago and learned the printers trade at
Dundee. N. Y, afterward becoming
foreman of the Wellsboro, Pa, Agita-
tor. He came to this city in 1889. join
ing Columbia Typographical Union
shortly after his arrival here. Since
that time he has been employed in
various capacities in the printing office.
The Knights of Labor. then active in
his section, gave him his first lessons
he was active and very useful in that
great movement. In this city he had
given much time and high order of
ability to the union cause in general
committee and other work for that
organization being notably val
liable. In recognition of his services
he was elected delegate to the l. T.
l. 10 represent the local at the cOnyeD-
ton held in San Francisco, Cal, in
1911. Mr.. Hyler is survived by his
wife and a son. Arthur Hyler Funeral
services. conducted by the Masonic
lodge to which he was attached. oc-
Cured at his late residence, 1875 18th
street northeast, Friday and interment
was in Rock Creek cemetery.
David S. Mcconnell. compositor in
the document (hand) section, has been
granted all leave due him. beginning
md
at his former home. Beaver, Pa.
Wallace ]. Cousins of the presswork
division was called to his home in War
rem. Pa, the first of the week on ac-
count OF the serious illness of an uncle
Lightner Ellis, f. D. Smith and Miss
Ellen o: Smith are among those in the
sanitary section who are on leave
Thomas j. McDonough of the night
monotype section, who has been in
Emergency Hospital under treatment
for nervous trouble, is able to be about
again, considerably improved Mr. Nc
Donough will take brief vacation be-
fore reporting for duty
Wade H. Brown. proof collator. in
the day proofroom. was on leave the
past week, his position being filled by
Ralph A. Murdock
o. c. Boteler, compositor, in the doc
ument thand) section, is subbing for
Luke Woodward. on leave.
Charles S. Slentz. timekeeper, in the
night linotype section, who has been on
an automobile trip in Pennsylvania, has
reported for duty.
E. c. Rote and Joe NJ Johnson of
the night proofroom have been absent
the past week on account of illness.
Charles E. Thorne has been acting in
charge of the presswork book section
during the absence of Albert G. Smith,
on leave.
James W. Carter. deskman, in the
linotype section, is spending a weeks
vacation in New York city.
Luther Woodward, maker-up, in the
day hand section. in charge of half
tones, has been granted the remainder
of his leave, beginning last Thursday.
James Ray of the night proofroom
has as his guest his brother, Charles
Ray, and wife of Mundale. N. Y. and
niece. Miss Fanny Ray of Charlotte
n. C. They will remain over Decora-
tion day.
Sidney S. Bum. James Wood. Hiram
w. Stoddard and Salvador Camatella of
the watch force have been on the sick
report the past week.
Horace A. Whitaker of the editorial
force of the proofroom will begin
weeks leave tomorrow.
Charles S. Dennison of the document
(hand) section was detailed as press
corrector during the week.
I'D. Newton OF tho night proofroom,