FIRE CHIEF DIES AT POST OF DUTY
Seized With Sudden Illness While Directing Firemen, H.C. Morley Lives But Few Minutes.
HIS LONG SERVICE FOR THE CITY
H.Clinton Morley, the first and only chief East Liverpool ever had died this morning at his post of duty, the occurrence being the third tragedy to overtake the local department, Chief Morley and his men had answered the call to the Wright fire, and Mr. Morley worked with the other ___ for sometime before being attacked with heart disease. He expired in ten minutes after he was stricken.
Though H.C. was not know among his many friends outside, the members of the department and his intimate associates have been aware that the chief had heart trouble, The chief was at the rear of the Wright building this morning and had made his way to the sidewalk in front to issue some order. He crossed the street and was seen to sink in the pavement. Earl McDole, a former member of the department, hastened to his side and gave assistance, but the stricken man was unable to rise. He was carried into the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.S. Warrick nearby. He was given all the attention possible, but passed away a few mintues after being carried into the house.
"Clint" Morley as he was familiarly known to every man, woman and child in the city was one of East Liverpool's best citizens. He was universally liked and his loyalty to the department which he has been the head for many years was something remarkable.
He was a member of the volunteers when the town could not support a paid department and had the honor at being the first paid fireman in the city. In those days the fire fighting ______ was hauled by hand, but the ____ determined in 1886 to purchase a team, and ___ was placed in charge of Mr. Morley. Later, in May 1896, the service was made more efficient by the employment of nine fire men and Mr. Morley was made their chief. Since that time two stations have been built and manned under the direction of the chief and another is in charge of erections, the plans have been worked out by Mr. Morley.
Among his men Chief Morley was beloved and respected for his fair and impartial treatment of those under him. The death of their Chief has casted gloom upon the entire department of public safety, the members of which feel the lose as much as though it had been a brother.
Henry Clinton Morley was born in this city March 13, 1857. His parents were Samuel and Mary Morley, long since deceased. Clinton Morley was employed in several positions prior to being in the firemen's service in this city 22 years age. He always resided here and had many friends from his childhood up. There are three brothers and a sister surviving, Samuel, Jefferson, and Phillip, of this city, and Mrs. George Kell, of East Palestine. Seventeen years ago he married Miss Ella Haines, a member of one of the well known families of this city, and one daughter was born to the union, Miss Katherine Morley, at home.
Mr. Morley's family is suffering a double affliction in his death. James Swingewood, the young man who was killed at Kenton, Friday evening, was a nephew of Mr. Morley and his remains were brought to this city last night for burial. The train was late and owing to the conditions, interment was made at the late hour last night. This, the family says had a very depressing effect upon the fire chief.
Arrangments have not as yet been made for burial, although the plans will have been completed today.
---East Liverpool Review
Front Page
September 3, 1907
"THE ____ means the word was not readable"
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Seized With Sudden Illness While Directing Firemen, H.C. Morley Lives But Few Minutes.
HIS LONG SERVICE FOR THE CITY
H.Clinton Morley, the first and only chief East Liverpool ever had died this morning at his post of duty, the occurrence being the third tragedy to overtake the local department, Chief Morley and his men had answered the call to the Wright fire, and Mr. Morley worked with the other ___ for sometime before being attacked with heart disease. He expired in ten minutes after he was stricken.
Though H.C. was not know among his many friends outside, the members of the department and his intimate associates have been aware that the chief had heart trouble, The chief was at the rear of the Wright building this morning and had made his way to the sidewalk in front to issue some order. He crossed the street and was seen to sink in the pavement. Earl McDole, a former member of the department, hastened to his side and gave assistance, but the stricken man was unable to rise. He was carried into the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.S. Warrick nearby. He was given all the attention possible, but passed away a few mintues after being carried into the house.
"Clint" Morley as he was familiarly known to every man, woman and child in the city was one of East Liverpool's best citizens. He was universally liked and his loyalty to the department which he has been the head for many years was something remarkable.
He was a member of the volunteers when the town could not support a paid department and had the honor at being the first paid fireman in the city. In those days the fire fighting ______ was hauled by hand, but the ____ determined in 1886 to purchase a team, and ___ was placed in charge of Mr. Morley. Later, in May 1896, the service was made more efficient by the employment of nine fire men and Mr. Morley was made their chief. Since that time two stations have been built and manned under the direction of the chief and another is in charge of erections, the plans have been worked out by Mr. Morley.
Among his men Chief Morley was beloved and respected for his fair and impartial treatment of those under him. The death of their Chief has casted gloom upon the entire department of public safety, the members of which feel the lose as much as though it had been a brother.
Henry Clinton Morley was born in this city March 13, 1857. His parents were Samuel and Mary Morley, long since deceased. Clinton Morley was employed in several positions prior to being in the firemen's service in this city 22 years age. He always resided here and had many friends from his childhood up. There are three brothers and a sister surviving, Samuel, Jefferson, and Phillip, of this city, and Mrs. George Kell, of East Palestine. Seventeen years ago he married Miss Ella Haines, a member of one of the well known families of this city, and one daughter was born to the union, Miss Katherine Morley, at home.
Mr. Morley's family is suffering a double affliction in his death. James Swingewood, the young man who was killed at Kenton, Friday evening, was a nephew of Mr. Morley and his remains were brought to this city last night for burial. The train was late and owing to the conditions, interment was made at the late hour last night. This, the family says had a very depressing effect upon the fire chief.
Arrangments have not as yet been made for burial, although the plans will have been completed today.
---East Liverpool Review
Front Page
September 3, 1907
"THE ____ means the word was not readable"
obit. provided by Deborah
FIRE CHIEF DIES AT POST OF DUTY
Seized With Sudden Illness While Directing Firemen, H.C. Morley Lives But Few Minutes.
HIS LONG SERVICE FOR THE CITY
H.Clinton Morley, the first and only chief East Liverpool ever had died this morning at his post of duty, the occurrence being the third tragedy to overtake the local department, Chief Morley and his men had answered the call to the Wright fire, and Mr. Morley worked with the other ___ for sometime before being attacked with heart disease. He expired in ten minutes after he was stricken.
Though H.C. was not know among his many friends outside, the members of the department and his intimate associates have been aware that the chief had heart trouble, The chief was at the rear of the Wright building this morning and had made his way to the sidewalk in front to issue some order. He crossed the street and was seen to sink in the pavement. Earl McDole, a former member of the department, hastened to his side and gave assistance, but the stricken man was unable to rise. He was carried into the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.S. Warrick nearby. He was given all the attention possible, but passed away a few mintues after being carried into the house.
"Clint" Morley as he was familiarly known to every man, woman and child in the city was one of East Liverpool's best citizens. He was universally liked and his loyalty to the department which he has been the head for many years was something remarkable.
He was a member of the volunteers when the town could not support a paid department and had the honor at being the first paid fireman in the city. In those days the fire fighting ______ was hauled by hand, but the ____ determined in 1886 to purchase a team, and ___ was placed in charge of Mr. Morley. Later, in May 1896, the service was made more efficient by the employment of nine fire men and Mr. Morley was made their chief. Since that time two stations have been built and manned under the direction of the chief and another is in charge of erections, the plans have been worked out by Mr. Morley.
Among his men Chief Morley was beloved and respected for his fair and impartial treatment of those under him. The death of their Chief has casted gloom upon the entire department of public safety, the members of which feel the lose as much as though it had been a brother.
Henry Clinton Morley was born in this city March 13, 1857. His parents were Samuel and Mary Morley, long since deceased. Clinton Morley was employed in several positions prior to being in the firemen's service in this city 22 years age. He always resided here and had many friends from his childhood up. There are three brothers and a sister surviving, Samuel, Jefferson, and Phillip, of this city, and Mrs. George Kell, of East Palestine. Seventeen years ago he married Miss Ella Haines, a member of one of the well known families of this city, and one daughter was born to the union, Miss Katherine Morley, at home.
Mr. Morley's family is suffering a double affliction in his death. James Swingewood, the young man who was killed at Kenton, Friday evening, was a nephew of Mr. Morley and his remains were brought to this city last night for burial. The train was late and owing to the conditions, interment was made at the late hour last night. This, the family says had a very depressing effect upon the fire chief.
Arrangments have not as yet been made for burial, although the plans will have been completed today.
---East Liverpool Review
Front Page
September 3, 1907
"THE ____ means the word was not readable"
obit. provided by Deborah
Seized With Sudden Illness While Directing Firemen, H.C. Morley Lives But Few Minutes.
HIS LONG SERVICE FOR THE CITY
H.Clinton Morley, the first and only chief East Liverpool ever had died this morning at his post of duty, the occurrence being the third tragedy to overtake the local department, Chief Morley and his men had answered the call to the Wright fire, and Mr. Morley worked with the other ___ for sometime before being attacked with heart disease. He expired in ten minutes after he was stricken.
Though H.C. was not know among his many friends outside, the members of the department and his intimate associates have been aware that the chief had heart trouble, The chief was at the rear of the Wright building this morning and had made his way to the sidewalk in front to issue some order. He crossed the street and was seen to sink in the pavement. Earl McDole, a former member of the department, hastened to his side and gave assistance, but the stricken man was unable to rise. He was carried into the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.S. Warrick nearby. He was given all the attention possible, but passed away a few mintues after being carried into the house.
"Clint" Morley as he was familiarly known to every man, woman and child in the city was one of East Liverpool's best citizens. He was universally liked and his loyalty to the department which he has been the head for many years was something remarkable.
He was a member of the volunteers when the town could not support a paid department and had the honor at being the first paid fireman in the city. In those days the fire fighting ______ was hauled by hand, but the ____ determined in 1886 to purchase a team, and ___ was placed in charge of Mr. Morley. Later, in May 1896, the service was made more efficient by the employment of nine fire men and Mr. Morley was made their chief. Since that time two stations have been built and manned under the direction of the chief and another is in charge of erections, the plans have been worked out by Mr. Morley.
Among his men Chief Morley was beloved and respected for his fair and impartial treatment of those under him. The death of their Chief has casted gloom upon the entire department of public safety, the members of which feel the lose as much as though it had been a brother.
Henry Clinton Morley was born in this city March 13, 1857. His parents were Samuel and Mary Morley, long since deceased. Clinton Morley was employed in several positions prior to being in the firemen's service in this city 22 years age. He always resided here and had many friends from his childhood up. There are three brothers and a sister surviving, Samuel, Jefferson, and Phillip, of this city, and Mrs. George Kell, of East Palestine. Seventeen years ago he married Miss Ella Haines, a member of one of the well known families of this city, and one daughter was born to the union, Miss Katherine Morley, at home.
Mr. Morley's family is suffering a double affliction in his death. James Swingewood, the young man who was killed at Kenton, Friday evening, was a nephew of Mr. Morley and his remains were brought to this city last night for burial. The train was late and owing to the conditions, interment was made at the late hour last night. This, the family says had a very depressing effect upon the fire chief.
Arrangments have not as yet been made for burial, although the plans will have been completed today.
---East Liverpool Review
Front Page
September 3, 1907
"THE ____ means the word was not readable"
obit. provided by Deborah
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