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E. L. Morton Dies at Home in BeckieyBy At tv. Browne W. PayneThe funeral service and interment of Mr. Edward L. Morton, a citizen of Beckiey, W. Va., were was held on September 26, 1939, The following services were had at the Methodist Temple, corner of Church and South Kanawha streets: ProcessionalMusic—Eben«azer chorus Prayer—Rev. P. F. King Solo—Mrs. Jackson P. Starling Obituary — (Mrs! Ifjrothy W.EvansEulogy—Atty. T. G. Nutter Eulogy—Rev. C. iN. Harris Solo—Mrs. Jackson D. Starling Recessional—Music—Ebenezer ChorusThe seating capacity of thechurch, approximately 700, wastaxed to its limit and an estimated crowd of twe hundred gathered about the entrance. All this together with telegrams from Illinois, Pennsylvania, Ohio Virginia, and the D.C., reveals how widely scattered are his admiring friends.Thus in the sunshine and shadows oF a perfect autumn day were enacted the commencemnts of tributes to the memory of fxxxxifmmmmxxjjpjjbbbbypzbg one of Beckley's finest citizens. What was done, said and sung on* that occasion, may be forgotten soon, but the memory of that dynamic life which made fitting and proper those songs and sayings can never be effaced.To asribe perfection to a man would be a pitiful disregard to human frailities for Ed Morton was intensely human and to err is human*, but his services to his fellow man was facilitated by that rare human quality of being at home in all company. His contribution- to Negro busi-nesss stimulus in Beckiey is enjoyed by all who strive to erase the liabilities in our economic life. His love for home an*1 family attested by his constant striving and indulgent attitude, leaves a patent example which j1 emulated will continue this community in the van of social progress.• •Teacher Librarian CoursesSTart at Hampton InsfifuteDR. E. L. MORTONEulogyAlthough the Library School at Hampton Institute closedlast spring, the service thatHampton Institute has rendered fo high choo Ilibrarios ha.i not been terminated. When the new session of the school opened Thursday, three new courses forthe training of teacher-librarian began. v 0-Pin* In Many VarietiesPina are manufactured In England In hundreds of varieties from 3V4 inches long to entomologists* pins so small that It takes about 4,500 to weigh an ounce.Doctor E. L. Morton, well-known businessman and civic leader, died early Saturday morning following an illness of six months.The deceased was Lorn in Pomeroy, Ohio, September 16, 1877, son of the late Harriett Scott and Calvin Morgan Morton.On August 22, 1906, he was united in marriage to Mary E. Jordan, of Point Pleasant, W* Va. To his uaon were born 3 children: Bessie Doris, deceased; Frances Helen and George E. Merton, who survive him. He was a devoted, thoughtful, and ir.dulgen husband and father and was always ready to lend a helping hand to his neighbors and friends. •Twenty-five years of his life were devoted to public school teaching. He taught here for eight years and was the principle figure in the buildn-g of the old Stratton high school.For the past twenty-three years he and his tarruiy have made their home in Beckiey. In 1918 he became a member of the Ebenezer Baptist church and since that time he has been one of its most loyal supporters.;He was alway active in the civic affairs of his race — an pdicer for the Supreme Knights oF Pythias lodge; one of the original members and president of the Negro Board o Trade; and served for eight years as a member of the State Advisory Board of Education-. He was acti vely engaged in business here for the past 14 years, operating the Morton Drug store.H * is survived hy his widow, Mrs. Mary J. Moron, one son,I George E. Morton*, one daughter, PVances H. Morton, one grandson, William A. Holley,III; |a neice, Mrs. W. L. Jeffies, all of Beckiey; two brothers, A. D., oF Cleveland and W. H. oF Pitts burgh ,Pa.; one sister, Mrs. G. E. Ci#rry, Washington, D. C., and a number of other relatives and close Friends.ItIThe Value of LifeThere ia nothing of which men are bo fond, and withal so careleaaas life.
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The McDowell Times
Keystone, West Virginia, US
Fri, Sep 29, 1939
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