The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-03-06
RESIDENT OF
HAMMOND
FOR20 YEARS
Decedent Alderman, Business
Man and Loyal Worker
for Scouts

Hammond today was shocked to learn
OF the death Of Harrison S. voorhees,,
a member of the city council. prominent
in business circles and a genial whole
souled citizen who for over score OF
years has been identified with the pro
gress that the city has made in many
lines OF activity Perhaps it Is hard
IL say where Mr.. yoorhis viii be most
missed.
SCOUTS LOSE HEAVILY
In the death of Mr.. Voorheis, Ham
Taond Scouts lost one of their most
loyal supporters. He never stinted
either his time or money when engaged
IN scouting affairs. His enthusiasm was
sincere and the repeated achievements
Of his scout son, Llewellyn, who has
attained the second highest rank in the
scout world. that of star scout, were
a constant source of delight and
worthy exemplifcation faithfully.
He was chairman of the camp commit
tee and il was to his efforts the great
success last year of Camp Wicker was
attributed.
A SPLENDID OPERATOR
Mr. VOORHEES,, hfty-three wears Of age,
had been a resident Of Hammond for
the past 26 years. He was born at
White Lake, near Holly Michigan. For
more than ten years after his arrival
here he was connected with the Michi-
gan Central railroad in the capacity OF
telegraph operator and ticket agent.
He left the services of the railroad 70
enter the employe of the Hammond
Elevator Company, Hammond building,
where he remained for five years as
telegraph operator. with removal OF
the company to Chicago in 1908, Mr..
VOORHEES, entered the taxicab business
for himself. Later h- gave this up
when he was offered the position OF
exclusive distributor of Kelly-Spring
field tires and auto accessories. He was
engaged in the latter business with
Dan Brown at 1853 Tayette street at
the time Of his death
TOOK POLITICS SERIOUSLY
The versatility of his interests, num-
erous as hey were. still were not too
overwhc 1g TO retard this active man
from e. ing IN politics. And with
him IL was no mere hobby-the busi-
ness of politics. He took it seriously
and as councilman for four years in the
legislative body OF the city he initia-
ted many improvements in city govern
rrent He was a member Of the re-
publican party and was much consult
ed by the chiefs of that organization.
Surviving Mr.. VOORHEES, are his widow
Mrs Elizabeth yoodheis. two sons,
Gardner. aged %, and Llewellyn aged
Is. and one sister. Mrs. g. II. Van
ripper of Holly, Michigan.
Mr. VOORHEES, had been III but two
weeks. A week ago he ventured out or
the house after suffering a slight colo
and bronchial cough during the week
previous. The resumption OF activity
poved fatal. however. for Mr.. VOORHEES,
was forced to the sick bed The end
came suddenly and without warning
early Sunday narning. He asked for
drink OF water. His wife. who had s,
tended him constantly. helped him TO
tho glss. Of water He lay back upon
tho pillow as though to drop off TO
sleep. without another effort he pass
ed away. Physicians say hrs death
vas due 20 heart trouble.
The funeral will be held Tuesday ar
4ernoon at o'clock from the residence
z5 williams street. Rev. Parrett will
orfciate. Masons of Garfield lodge viii
have charge of the funeral Mr.. voor-
heis was a member also of the knights
Of Pythiss and of the Modern Wccdmen
of the World