The diamond drill., 1918-04-13
SUDDEN DEATH
OF FRANK RILEY
CONDUCTOR ON IRON RIvER-AMASA
TRAIN DIED SUDDENLY
WAITING FOR TIME TO LEAVE
When the Summons Came That
Took him to the Great Beyond
Without Warning

Frank Riley. conductor on the
Iron River-Amasa train for the past
five years and one Of the oldest and
best known conductors on the North
Western system died at the Darling
hospital last Monday morning from a
hemmorrhage Of the brain.
Death came after brief uncon-
scious period which followed an attack
in the office OF the North Western
station in this city. The attack oc-
Cured at 1i:25 a. m, and from thet
moment until he breathed his last, de-
ceased failed to recover conscious
ness.
His wife was notified and she left
Immediately for Crystal Falls via au-
tomobile TO Powers where train No.
II was held to await her arrival and
take her to Crystal Falls.
Was Cheerful That Morning.
Mr.. Riley was unusually cheerful
that Monday morning, so his crew
says. They left Iron River on time
and was also on time in arriving in
this city.
There Il a wait OF about half an
hour here before the train leaves for
Amasa during which time the engine
and crew does necessary switching.
After giving instructions to his
crew Mr.. Riley went as far as the
Pinterella candy store 70 get a
supply Of pennies with which to make
change
He went back Immediately to the
North Western station and entered
the office
In lie Office were Mr. Roschon
Myron Heck and Charles Bcmis, and
a few moments later Thomas COnlin,
who was on his way 10 Balsam, en-
tered tll Office and the four We're
conyersimg, MIR. Riley Joining in the
conversation in his usual way
While doing so no was leaning
against the stand which holds the tis-
sue copy book With his hands in his
pockets He attempted 10 walk across
the n0or and Mr. Boschon noticed
that lie acted uueerly $50 he arose
hastily and catching him by the shoul-
der said. watch out Riley you're
sick and may fall" and with that he
gently pressed Bley back to his for
mcr position.
MIR. Riley said, "Now, quit you're
kidding me" whoreat Mr. Rusch0n
exclaimed, 'N08hrdlu cmfwypshrshr
exclaimed, mo, Riley / am no kid
ding you, ] have been watching you,
and you're sick, you had better sit
down.
I'm all right" replied Riley, and
with that the conversation drifted to
other channels. but Roschon kept his
eye on Riley, convinced that all was
not right.
Riley remained in that position for
about FIVE minutes. IL was just about
leaving time SO he turned and started
out through the door leading TO the
warehouse Roschon Immediately fol-
lowed and caught up with him just
in time 10 catch him as he staggered
10 fall 10 the floor
Tho stricken man was laid upon an
improysed bed, the neck band OF his
shirt opened and such first aid given
him as was possible while convey
ance was being summoned. The car
arrived I'm about five minutes and the
then unconscious man taken 10 the
hospital
Or. Darling Immediately after ex-
animation, gave II as his opinion that
he couldn't live longer than few
hours. He was unconscious all Of the
time from tile stroke in the ware
house until he passed away.
Wife Was Notified.
message was Immediately sent 20
the dispatcher telling him of Rileys
death who then Immediately notified
Mrs. Riley, and arrangements were
made TO bring her to Crystal Falls
She arrived here from Escanaba
before the death OF her husband, but
he was unconscious all the time
The remains were attended TO at
once and made ready for shipment
the following morning TO his home
az Escanaba, accompanied by Agent
Roschon and Mrs John Crane.
Funeral at Escanaba.
The funeral was held at Escanaba
yesterday. In speaking OF the de-
ceased the Escanaba Press says:
Mr.. Riley is survived by his wife
and the following sOns.and daughters,
M : Joseph Bierne. OF Fon du Lac,
wEt,s now visiting in the city, Marie
Riley. Dede Riley, George Riley. Mar
guerite Riley, Carmel Riley Beatrice
Riley. Ruth Riley and a little adopt
cd son, Melvin.
Mr.. Riley was a member Of the Or
der OF Railway Conductors and OF
other fraternal organizations. lie
was held IN the highest esteem by
both his employers and his fellow
employees He had resided In Escana-
ba foI n number OF years and the an
nounCament Of his death last night
came as a terrible shock TO a host Of
people.