Ogdensburg Republican Journal - Monday May 12, 1919
Louis Williams, the Rutland engineer who was stricken with a stroke of paralysis a few nights ago while leaving Lisbon station to bring his train to this city, died at 10:56 last night as a result of the attack. Announcement of Mr. William's death will be received with profound sorrow by a wide circle of friends in this city, who, while knowing his condition was serious, had hopes for his recovery.
Mr. Williams was born at Locolle, Quebec, and would have attained the age of 65 had he lived until August. He had been affiliated with the Rutland railroad for many years and perhaps was the oldest engineer, in point of service, operating a locomotive on their lines. He was a man of sterling quality, reliable and enjoyed the confidence of those who placed their life in his hands while at the throttle. His record on the great steel highway was without a black mark. In his death the city loses a highly respected citizen and the Rutland one of its most efficient employees. Mr. Williams attended St. John's church, was a member of Ogdensburg lodge No 128 of Masons and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers.
He is survived by two sons, Arthur W and Edgar E. of New York, two daughters, Mrs. Albert Hager of South Hadley, Mass and Miss Ruth Williams, who recently returned to Ogdensburg after rendering distinguished service as a nurse with the American Red Cross, in foreign service, one brother, Hiram of Springfield, Ohio, the oldest engineer in service on the Big Four railroad, with a record of running one train for 44 years, and one sister, Mrs. Mallon of Holyoke, Mass.
Louis Williams, the Rutland engineer who was stricken with a stroke of paralysis a few nights ago while leaving Lisbon station to bring his train to this city, died at 10:56 last night as a result of the attack. Announcement of Mr. William's death will be received with profound sorrow by a wide circle of friends in this city, who, while knowing his condition was serious, had hopes for his recovery.
Mr. Williams was born at Locolle, Quebec, and would have attained the age of 65 had he lived until August. He had been affiliated with the Rutland railroad for many years and perhaps was the oldest engineer, in point of service, operating a locomotive on their lines. He was a man of sterling quality, reliable and enjoyed the confidence of those who placed their life in his hands while at the throttle. His record on the great steel highway was without a black mark. In his death the city loses a highly respected citizen and the Rutland one of its most efficient employees. Mr. Williams attended St. John's church, was a member of Ogdensburg lodge No 128 of Masons and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers.
He is survived by two sons, Arthur W and Edgar E. of New York, two daughters, Mrs. Albert Hager of South Hadley, Mass and Miss Ruth Williams, who recently returned to Ogdensburg after rendering distinguished service as a nurse with the American Red Cross, in foreign service, one brother, Hiram of Springfield, Ohio, the oldest engineer in service on the Big Four railroad, with a record of running one train for 44 years, and one sister, Mrs. Mallon of Holyoke, Mass.
Ogdensburg Republican Journal - Monday May 12, 1919
Louis Williams, the Rutland engineer who was stricken with a stroke of paralysis a few nights ago while leaving Lisbon station to bring his train to this city, died at 10:56 last night as a result of the attack. Announcement of Mr. William's death will be received with profound sorrow by a wide circle of friends in this city, who, while knowing his condition was serious, had hopes for his recovery.
Mr. Williams was born at Locolle, Quebec, and would have attained the age of 65 had he lived until August. He had been affiliated with the Rutland railroad for many years and perhaps was the oldest engineer, in point of service, operating a locomotive on their lines. He was a man of sterling quality, reliable and enjoyed the confidence of those who placed their life in his hands while at the throttle. His record on the great steel highway was without a black mark. In his death the city loses a highly respected citizen and the Rutland one of its most efficient employees. Mr. Williams attended St. John's church, was a member of Ogdensburg lodge No 128 of Masons and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers.
He is survived by two sons, Arthur W and Edgar E. of New York, two daughters, Mrs. Albert Hager of South Hadley, Mass and Miss Ruth Williams, who recently returned to Ogdensburg after rendering distinguished service as a nurse with the American Red Cross, in foreign service, one brother, Hiram of Springfield, Ohio, the oldest engineer in service on the Big Four railroad, with a record of running one train for 44 years, and one sister, Mrs. Mallon of Holyoke, Mass.
Louis Williams, the Rutland engineer who was stricken with a stroke of paralysis a few nights ago while leaving Lisbon station to bring his train to this city, died at 10:56 last night as a result of the attack. Announcement of Mr. William's death will be received with profound sorrow by a wide circle of friends in this city, who, while knowing his condition was serious, had hopes for his recovery.
Mr. Williams was born at Locolle, Quebec, and would have attained the age of 65 had he lived until August. He had been affiliated with the Rutland railroad for many years and perhaps was the oldest engineer, in point of service, operating a locomotive on their lines. He was a man of sterling quality, reliable and enjoyed the confidence of those who placed their life in his hands while at the throttle. His record on the great steel highway was without a black mark. In his death the city loses a highly respected citizen and the Rutland one of its most efficient employees. Mr. Williams attended St. John's church, was a member of Ogdensburg lodge No 128 of Masons and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers.
He is survived by two sons, Arthur W and Edgar E. of New York, two daughters, Mrs. Albert Hager of South Hadley, Mass and Miss Ruth Williams, who recently returned to Ogdensburg after rendering distinguished service as a nurse with the American Red Cross, in foreign service, one brother, Hiram of Springfield, Ohio, the oldest engineer in service on the Big Four railroad, with a record of running one train for 44 years, and one sister, Mrs. Mallon of Holyoke, Mass.
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