Palisadian., 1923-07-13
C. P. \. S.
YOUNG STUDENT DIES
Arthur BurreII Stricken With
Quinsy Passed Away Last
Thursday.

Arthur Robert Burrell, prominent
and popular young man, died last
Thursday afternoon at his home at
Ridgefield, New Jersey
Arthur, who was tall athletic
chap was stricken with quinsy sore
throat several weeks ago. His throat
was lanced and everybody rejoiced
at his recovery. However, some
poison from his throat found it's way
into his body and started on it's dev-
astating path. The poison spread until
his system was completely poisoned.
His condition became worse although
his parents had four physicians,
Palisades Park, attend him A spe-
cialist from st. Luke's Hospital was
called in, but to no avail. However
hope was. not given up and Ar
thurs cheerful spirit extinguished all
thoughts of death. A sudden relapse
died the following afternoon.
Born in New York state on April 81
1906, he was the only son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert Burrel. He received his
education in the New York public
schools until the age of nine when
home in Ridgefield He graduated
with high honors in 1921 from Ridge
field grammar school, He continued
his studies in Cliffside Park high
school, where he was junior.
He was one of the most popular
boys of his class at Cliffside High. He
was a pirate" in the last operetta
given by the High School Glee Club
Besides being a member of the glee
club, he was football cheer-leader
He was also member of several of
the teams.
Arthur was also prominently identi
fed with the Community Church of
Ridgefield. 1t was he who, with the
cooperation of Rev. Marion, organ
lied the church. which is of Methodist
denomination. He took an active part
in the official duties of the church,
bel g the treasurer and secretary.
With many friends and relatives
attending, the funeral service was
held Sunday afternoon at the Ridge
field Community Church, with the
Rev. Allinger and Rev. Marion Of
ficiating. Although the service was
simple it was very impressive, sew
eral beautiful songs being rendered
by the choir. The former minister,
Mr.. Marion, spoke some very thought
full words and related the willing spirit
of Arthur. The present minister told
of Arthur's devotion to his family and
to his church and school,
The cesket was covered with a
blanket of lilies and was surrounded
by many floral offerings as it reposed
in the center aisle. There were many
large wreaths from his friends and
relatives, and one beautiful one froI>
a few of his boy and girl friends of
Cliffside High. A large floral piece
of lilies and larkspur was the tribute
from his Sunday school friends
After the services were concluded
the funeral cortege, which consisted
of automobiles, left for Ridgefield
with floral gifts preceded the cortege.
The Sunday school, marching in dou-
Bile file, came next. The pallbearers,
one of them being local boy, Albert
Stein, marched three on a side along
the hearse. About fifteen cars con-
tanning the mourners followed.
The Sunday school choir sang
hymn and the gathered people, led by
Rev. Alling, recited the Lords Prayer
in unison. Rev. Alling then made
prayer and the services were con-
cluded at the grave.
Surviving are his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Robert Burrell, and his two sis
ters. Many relatives also survive the
youth.