The Mankato free press., 1922-06-23
VETERAN RAEROAD
ENGINEER PASSES
T. A. HARTMAN DIED THIS
F MORNING
LIVED LONG IN CITY
Highly Respected Citizen For
Years Was Employed On
Milwaukee

one of the veteran engineers Of the
Milwaukee road, died at his home
this morning from complications
brought on by an injury received
six years ago, when he fell from a
tender of a locomotive in Mankato
yards, and injured his shoulder so
badly that he was not able to re-
sumo his employment as an engine
man.
Mr.. Hartman was born in Lyra
township in this county, May 3,
1859. He entered the service of the
Milwaukee road as brakeman in
1882 and ran between Wells and
La Crosse for some time. Later he
! entered the Wells shops as a wiper.
worked up the position of fireman,
and finally was promoted to the po-
sition of engineer. In all he was in
years. After taking a position as
engineer, MIR. Hartman ran Tor a
time betw cen Austin and La Crosse,
and. later between Austin and jack
son. Twenty two years ago he came
to Mankato and up to six years ago
his run was between Mankato and
Wells. Six years ago as stated
above, he was so severely injured
that he had to retire as an engi-
neer.
Was In Coal Business.
Mr.. Hartman was in partnership
with S. H Grannis in the coal bust
hess in this city up to little over
year ago when he sold out and
retired from active life.
On December IL, 1881, Mr.. Harri-
man was united in marriage to
Miss Flora l. Lawrence at Clayton,
Mimi. She still survives him to-
gether with the following children:
Mrs. D. D. Donahue Of North Man
kato. Mrs G. N. Detamore Of North
Mankato. Mrs. T. A. Aalid of LIE
Sueur, Miss Olive Hartman Of Man
kato, and E w. Hartman of Decor
ah, Ia.
The deceased is also survived by
the following sisters: Mrs. M. A.
Riley of Haillyville, Ok, Mrs. Agnes
Adair, and Mrs. c. NJ. Bayliss OF
Railway men in this city speak
very highly of Mr. Hartman as an
efficient engineer, and a man who
was universally liked by all who
knew him. -.
Was Mason and Churchman.
Fraternally he was affiliated with
all of tie Masonic orders including
| the knights Templars. He was
also a member of the Centenary
Methodist church of Mankato. He
was a member of the official board
of that church, where his sound
opinions and advice was always
well received. He was highly
thought of amcng the men OF the
church, a regular attendant OF the
Sunday school, prayer meeting, ana
present at the prayer meetings. Mr..
Hartman was member of the
Mems club of the church, and was
always ready to boost any PROPOSE
tion for the betterment of the com
munity in which he lived. Since
his illness came on his counsel was
very much sought by the members
of the official board. =.
After becoming a, Christian, 1t
was the great desire of the deceas-
ed to prove that a railroad man can
be a good Christian. His railway
friendo can bear testimony to the
fact of his success. For time ne
was satisfied to have the Masonic
order his church, but when ne TOOK
up Christianity he said that Ma
sonery was one step toward what
man should be and that Chrisnan-
ity completes this.
The last week of his life he suffer
ed continually, but never complain
ed. Good cheer greeted every one
that called, and proved his conf
dence in the Father of all, who so
directs that even our mistakes end
in good for all concerned. His me
mory will linger like benediction
on all who knew him Intimately.
The funeral will be held from
the Centenary Methodist church OF
this city Monday afternoon at 2:30
and the remains will be laid to rest
in Glenwood cemetery.