The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1916-04-13
WAS PROMINENT IN KENOSHA
During the Six Years He Had Resided
in Kenosha He Had Been Very Active
in All Movements to Advance City
Death Brings Widespread Sorrow.

Arthur j. Walsh, aged 80 years, bust
ness manager for the Wisconsin Gas q
Electric company and one of the most
prominent of the younger men OF the
city, died at the Kenosha hospital just
after four O'Clock Tuesday afternoon.
Death came after a battle for life
which had continued for more than a
week. Mr.. Walsh had been i'll for
about three weeks and he was taken to
the hospital week ago last Saturday
suffering from appendicitis. An oper-
alton followed and following it came
an attack of peritonitis. For more than
ten days his condition had been criti-
cal. Just as the physicians in attend
ance saw a turn for the better, pneu-
monia set in. He had a relapse on
Tuesday morning and he sank rapidly
until the end came.
The death of Mr.. Walsh has caused
great sorrow in Kenosha. He had been
so active in the affairs of the city dur
ing the past few years that he had be-
come one of the real leaders among the
younger men Of the city and during
the week that he battled for life at the
hospital many people had shown the
greatest interest in his condition.
He was one Of the boys contributed
to the city from the farm. He was a
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Walsh and
hols1, forpn CS+on4o1, No
cember %, 1885. He was educated in
the country schools and after his grad
uation from these schools he went to
the High school at New Richmond from
which he was graduated with high
honors. He completed his education at
the University of Wisconsin, gradual
ing as member of the class of 1906
in the school of engineering. He won
high place as student during his
career in the university. AS soon as he
finished his university work he began
work as an electrician. He went to
Des Moines where for some time he was
employed with the Des Moines Gas &
Light company. He came to Kenosha
a little over sin years ago and started
work with the old Kimball company as
an electrician. He worked but a short
time in this capacity when he was call
ed into the Office and made a. member
of the sales force. After the organiza-
ton Of the new company he was made
sales manager and later business man
ager. He was noted for his keen in
sight as business man and for his
high sense of personal honor. His DO
sition with the public utility company
brought him into close relationship
with many people Of the city and those
who knew him best feel most deeply
his loss.
No man in the employ of the COM
pany was more highly respected among
his fellow workmen. He had gained
renown as student Of things electrical
and was regarded as an expert by many
men who had much longer experience
in this class of work
He had been active in many organi-
cations in Kenosha. He was one of the
leaders in the work Of the Knights of
Columbus and was past lecturer of
the Kenosha council. He had served
in the chairs of the Elks and at the
time of his death he was esteemed loyal
knight Of Kenosha lodge. He was
member of the University Of Wisconsin
club of Chicago and was one of the
organizers of the University club of
Kenosha. He took an active part in
every organization among the business
men of the city and was always
leader In movements for the advance
ment of the city. His fraternal asso-
Citations were of most active nature
and in all of the organizations he gave
much toward their success.
He is survived by his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Edward Walsh of New Rich
mond, six sisters, Mrs. T. L. Walsh of
Hartford, Mrs. A. S. Densmore of New
Richmond, Mrs. P. Fl. Higgins of Stan
ton, and the Misses May, Zeta and
Martha Walsh, all Of New Richmond.
and three brothers, J. j. Walsh of Stan
ton, R. Ell. Walsh of Kenosha and Chas.
NJ Walsh of New Richmond.
The remains were taken to the nome
of R. III. Walsh on Fremont avenue on
Tuesday evening and this evening they
VII be taken to the old home at New
Richmond. Funeral services win be
held from the church Of the Immaculate