Chief Assistant General Passenger Agent of the Pennsylvania Lines west of Pittsburgh.
*The Richmond Palladium, Richmond, IN - March 5, 1907
Death Of Husband And Wife Pathetic
Frank Van Dusen Died In Pittsburg And
Wife Survived Only Short Time.
Aged Father Lives Here
The Pennsylvania Employes Mourn
Van Dusen's Death, He Being A Most
Popular And Efficient Official.
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News was received here Monday morning that Mr. and Mrs. Frank Van Dusen had died at their home in Pittsburg. Mrs. Van Dusen expiring shortly after her husband. Both had been ill for the past week suffering from pneumonia, but their condition was not considered especially dangerous until Sunday, at which time Mrs. Eugene Price, of this city, a sister of Mr. Van Dusen, was apprised of her brother's condition. She left immediately for Pittsburg, but did not arrive until Monday morning at six o'clock, about three hours after her brother's death. Mr. Van Dusen died at 3 a.m., while his wife expired only about one hour and fifteen minutes later.
'Father Told Of Son's Death'
Frank Van Dusen was a son of James Van Dusen, of 206 North Thirteenth street. The latter is severely ill, but was told of his son's death yesterday.
Mr. and Mrs. Van Dusen are survived by three children, they being Sidney and Frank Van Dusen, Jr., of Pittsburg, and Mrs. India Fortune, of Crafton, Pa.
'An Efficient Officer'
The death of Mr. Van Dusen takes from the ranks of the officials of the Pennsylvania railroad and one of the most efficient and trusted officers. From the time he entered the service in the early 60's as an office boy for the Little Miami, a railroad owned by the Pennsylvania, he served the company very faithfully and rapid promotions followed fast, one upon the other. During his early life he served under P. W. Strater, general superintendent of the Little Miami, and after he had been in the passenger department for several years and was thoroughly acquainted with that business, he was transferred to Chicago and other points along the system, where his masterly way in handling the passenger business which was placed within his care, earned for him the position and title of chief assistant general passenger agent for all the lines west of Pittsburg, including both the northwest and southwest systems. He up until the time of his death had served in this capacity for about fifteen years, and much of the present efficiency of the passenger service at this time is due to his services.
'May Not Attend Funeral'
Owing to the fact that he himself is suffering from a severe attack of grippe it is hardly probable that James Van Dusen, the father, will be able to leave this city to attend the funeral of his favorite son. Frank Van Dusen was always his favorite and the elder Mr. Van Dusen watched the younger's rapid rise in the railroad world with more than eager interest, as he himself has been connected with railroads all of his life.
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*The Richmond Palladium, Richmond, IN - March 5, 1907
Death Of Husband And Wife Pathetic
Frank Van Dusen Died In Pittsburg And
Wife Survived Only Short Time.
Aged Father Lives Here
The Pennsylvania Employes Mourn
Van Dusen's Death, He Being A Most
Popular And Efficient Official.
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News was received here Monday morning that Mr. and Mrs. Frank Van Dusen had died at their home in Pittsburg. Mrs. Van Dusen expiring shortly after her husband. Both had been ill for the past week suffering from pneumonia, but their condition was not considered especially dangerous until Sunday, at which time Mrs. Eugene Price, of this city, a sister of Mr. Van Dusen, was apprised of her brother's condition. She left immediately for Pittsburg, but did not arrive until Monday morning at six o'clock, about three hours after her brother's death. Mr. Van Dusen died at 3 a.m., while his wife expired only about one hour and fifteen minutes later.
'Father Told Of Son's Death'
Frank Van Dusen was a son of James Van Dusen, of 206 North Thirteenth street. The latter is severely ill, but was told of his son's death yesterday.
Mr. and Mrs. Van Dusen are survived by three children, they being Sidney and Frank Van Dusen, Jr., of Pittsburg, and Mrs. India Fortune, of Crafton, Pa.
'An Efficient Officer'
The death of Mr. Van Dusen takes from the ranks of the officials of the Pennsylvania railroad and one of the most efficient and trusted officers. From the time he entered the service in the early 60's as an office boy for the Little Miami, a railroad owned by the Pennsylvania, he served the company very faithfully and rapid promotions followed fast, one upon the other. During his early life he served under P. W. Strater, general superintendent of the Little Miami, and after he had been in the passenger department for several years and was thoroughly acquainted with that business, he was transferred to Chicago and other points along the system, where his masterly way in handling the passenger business which was placed within his care, earned for him the position and title of chief assistant general passenger agent for all the lines west of Pittsburg, including both the northwest and southwest systems. He up until the time of his death had served in this capacity for about fifteen years, and much of the present efficiency of the passenger service at this time is due to his services.
'May Not Attend Funeral'
Owing to the fact that he himself is suffering from a severe attack of grippe it is hardly probable that James Van Dusen, the father, will be able to leave this city to attend the funeral of his favorite son. Frank Van Dusen was always his favorite and the elder Mr. Van Dusen watched the younger's rapid rise in the railroad world with more than eager interest, as he himself has been connected with railroads all of his life.
(*Article copied as printed but edited.)
Chief Assistant General Passenger Agent of the Pennsylvania Lines west of Pittsburgh.
*The Richmond Palladium, Richmond, IN - March 5, 1907
Death Of Husband And Wife Pathetic
Frank Van Dusen Died In Pittsburg And
Wife Survived Only Short Time.
Aged Father Lives Here
The Pennsylvania Employes Mourn
Van Dusen's Death, He Being A Most
Popular And Efficient Official.
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News was received here Monday morning that Mr. and Mrs. Frank Van Dusen had died at their home in Pittsburg. Mrs. Van Dusen expiring shortly after her husband. Both had been ill for the past week suffering from pneumonia, but their condition was not considered especially dangerous until Sunday, at which time Mrs. Eugene Price, of this city, a sister of Mr. Van Dusen, was apprised of her brother's condition. She left immediately for Pittsburg, but did not arrive until Monday morning at six o'clock, about three hours after her brother's death. Mr. Van Dusen died at 3 a.m., while his wife expired only about one hour and fifteen minutes later.
'Father Told Of Son's Death'
Frank Van Dusen was a son of James Van Dusen, of 206 North Thirteenth street. The latter is severely ill, but was told of his son's death yesterday.
Mr. and Mrs. Van Dusen are survived by three children, they being Sidney and Frank Van Dusen, Jr., of Pittsburg, and Mrs. India Fortune, of Crafton, Pa.
'An Efficient Officer'
The death of Mr. Van Dusen takes from the ranks of the officials of the Pennsylvania railroad and one of the most efficient and trusted officers. From the time he entered the service in the early 60's as an office boy for the Little Miami, a railroad owned by the Pennsylvania, he served the company very faithfully and rapid promotions followed fast, one upon the other. During his early life he served under P. W. Strater, general superintendent of the Little Miami, and after he had been in the passenger department for several years and was thoroughly acquainted with that business, he was transferred to Chicago and other points along the system, where his masterly way in handling the passenger business which was placed within his care, earned for him the position and title of chief assistant general passenger agent for all the lines west of Pittsburg, including both the northwest and southwest systems. He up until the time of his death had served in this capacity for about fifteen years, and much of the present efficiency of the passenger service at this time is due to his services.
'May Not Attend Funeral'
Owing to the fact that he himself is suffering from a severe attack of grippe it is hardly probable that James Van Dusen, the father, will be able to leave this city to attend the funeral of his favorite son. Frank Van Dusen was always his favorite and the elder Mr. Van Dusen watched the younger's rapid rise in the railroad world with more than eager interest, as he himself has been connected with railroads all of his life.
(*Article copied as printed but edited.)
*The Richmond Palladium, Richmond, IN - March 5, 1907
Death Of Husband And Wife Pathetic
Frank Van Dusen Died In Pittsburg And
Wife Survived Only Short Time.
Aged Father Lives Here
The Pennsylvania Employes Mourn
Van Dusen's Death, He Being A Most
Popular And Efficient Official.
----------------------------------------------------------
News was received here Monday morning that Mr. and Mrs. Frank Van Dusen had died at their home in Pittsburg. Mrs. Van Dusen expiring shortly after her husband. Both had been ill for the past week suffering from pneumonia, but their condition was not considered especially dangerous until Sunday, at which time Mrs. Eugene Price, of this city, a sister of Mr. Van Dusen, was apprised of her brother's condition. She left immediately for Pittsburg, but did not arrive until Monday morning at six o'clock, about three hours after her brother's death. Mr. Van Dusen died at 3 a.m., while his wife expired only about one hour and fifteen minutes later.
'Father Told Of Son's Death'
Frank Van Dusen was a son of James Van Dusen, of 206 North Thirteenth street. The latter is severely ill, but was told of his son's death yesterday.
Mr. and Mrs. Van Dusen are survived by three children, they being Sidney and Frank Van Dusen, Jr., of Pittsburg, and Mrs. India Fortune, of Crafton, Pa.
'An Efficient Officer'
The death of Mr. Van Dusen takes from the ranks of the officials of the Pennsylvania railroad and one of the most efficient and trusted officers. From the time he entered the service in the early 60's as an office boy for the Little Miami, a railroad owned by the Pennsylvania, he served the company very faithfully and rapid promotions followed fast, one upon the other. During his early life he served under P. W. Strater, general superintendent of the Little Miami, and after he had been in the passenger department for several years and was thoroughly acquainted with that business, he was transferred to Chicago and other points along the system, where his masterly way in handling the passenger business which was placed within his care, earned for him the position and title of chief assistant general passenger agent for all the lines west of Pittsburg, including both the northwest and southwest systems. He up until the time of his death had served in this capacity for about fifteen years, and much of the present efficiency of the passenger service at this time is due to his services.
'May Not Attend Funeral'
Owing to the fact that he himself is suffering from a severe attack of grippe it is hardly probable that James Van Dusen, the father, will be able to leave this city to attend the funeral of his favorite son. Frank Van Dusen was always his favorite and the elder Mr. Van Dusen watched the younger's rapid rise in the railroad world with more than eager interest, as he himself has been connected with railroads all of his life.
(*Article copied as printed but edited.)
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