New Britain Herald Newspaper, April 6, 1914, Page 11

—— Second Section { NEW BRITAIN HERAILD. Pages 11 to 1 NEW BRITAIN CONNECTICUT, MONDAY APRIL 6 1914. L. 8. RISLEY DEAD; WAS PROMINENT MAN Had BGGI in Failing Health for Some Time Previous. REMAINS WL BE CREMATED Mr_ Risley Was One of State’s Best| Known Railroad and Electric nghn! Men.—Served in Common (,o-mcu} as Republican.-—Funeral Tomorrow | Lincoln S. Risley, manager of the | United Elcctric Light and Water | company in this city and one of the | besi known and hest liked business men and electrical experts in this sec- tion, passed away at his home at No. LINCOLN S. RISLEY. 209 Maple street at 6 A. M. yester- day, fellowing a long period of poor “health and a confining sickness of several weeks. To his large number of friends in this and other cities he was familiarly known as “Bob” Ris- Jey and his death will come as a se- ‘vere blow to all for while he had been ailing for over a year but few people realized the extent of his trou- ble. Mrs. Risley and Mr. Risley's brother, Goodrich E. Risley, of Stamford, were at his side when he died. Born in New York State. Mr, Risley was fifty years of age and leaves his, wife and mother, Mrs. Jane Risley, of Syracuse, N. Y., a brother, Goodrich E. Risley, of Stam- ford and a sister, Mrs. Eunice Cole, of Syracuse, N. Y. He Was born at Hubbardville, N. Y., on May 4, 1864, the son of Mr. and Mrs. G, E. Risley, who were deaf mutes. Because of this affliction of his parents Mr. Ris- ley was compelled to learn the deaf and dumb alphabet in order to com- . municate with his ' folks and this knowledge assisted him in fun mak- ing when a boy and aided him ma- terially in later life. Was a Home Man. ‘While he belonged to a number of clubs and fraternal organizations Mr.. Risley cared but; little for their social activities, being essentially a honie man and preferring to remain at home with his wife and friends rather than be away. He was a member of Harmony lodge, A. F. & | A, M., New Britain council, 0. U. A. i : story of his capers. ; cient in the deaf and dumb alphabet ) he taught the members of his classes | head clerks was also goud at jand when ., the Royal Arcanum and the New Britain club. Was Self Made Man. The life history of “Bob” Risley is that of a self made man and it wan entircly through his own energy, abil- ity and determination that he at- toined for himself that position which he held in the social and bus- iness world. ed the country schools and academy . at Waterville, N. Y., and in this con- ! nection. he was wont to tell a funny Himself profi- which in those days were not as large as they are today, the sign languago and in this way everyone who was in young Risley’s classes could “whisper” behind their books without being seen by the teacher. PDuring his later life this knowledgec of the deaf and dumb symbols again stood him in good stead. One of his that any important question came up the two would flash their views to each other while the man one was conversing with was in total ignorance that anything unusual-was going on. In this way the two men worked together in perfect accord and by their knowledge saved on many deals in which the old adage of “two heads are better than one” was used. A Boyhood Story. When a young lad, Mr, Risley told his friends, he wanted to lesve school but a prominent physician in his vil- lage took him under his wing znil persuaded him to stick o his studjes. It was this same physician who gave him his first remunerative employ- ment, which was keeping the snow cleared from off the walk in front of his office. For these services the boy would receive ten cents each time it snowed and stopped, no matter if it stopped a dozen times a day and then started up again. ‘“Some days I made as much as forty and fifty cents,” Mr. Risley would laughingly say. He, was a husky yourgster and was con- sidlered one of tbe besi atnletes and wrestlers in his town. Strikes Out For Himself. It was about 1886 that young Ris- ley determined to strike out into the world to seek his life’'s work, He went to New York and there he taught school for about a year. In 1888 he came to this city where he lived until the time of his death. His first occupation here was in the old New York and New England railroad freight house. In 1893 he departed from the steam road and became a clerk for the New Britain Electrie Light company.and was later made its superintendent. His Rise in Business, ‘When this company merged in with the New Britain A Tramway com- pany Mr. Risley’s services were tained and when the Central railway and Electric company was organized Mr. Risley became one of its most valued servants. Through the various company changes, which included the Central Railway and Electric com- pany selling out to the Connecticut Lighting and Power company and then becoming the Connecticut Rail- way and Lighting company Mr. Ris- ley conducted the lighting end of the husiness. When F. L. Terry, in 1904, left town suddenly and at the same time left the Connecticut Railway and Lighting company without a manager Mr. Risley stepped into the . breach and straightened up the affairs. He then became superintendent’ of both the lighting and the trolley business. Marries Local Girl. While a young man about the town he was very popular and was well liked by all, even as he was in later life. On May 4, 1899, he was mar-~ re- A Taste Of Health AND SOME FOLKS Is Sweet E IT TOWARD MONEY AND FAME. ARE YOU EATING RIGHT FOR' HEALTH? Grape -Nuts FOOD is delicious with cream; easy to digest—in fact, partially predigest- ed; and perfect in nourishment. It contains all the nutrition of wheat and barley, including the vital mineral saits (phosphatc of potash, etc.) in just the right proportion as GROWN in the grains. A regular ration of Grape-Nuts in place of rich, asy, indi- gestible food generally shows a definite gain. . Doubt it? Have a try! “There’s a Reason” for Grape-Nuts —sold by Grocers everywhere While a boy he attend- | Uneeda Biscuit Nourishment—fine fla- vor—purity—crispness —wholesomeness. All for 5 cents, in the moisture-proof package. Round, thin, tender— with a delightful flavor —appropriate forlunch- econ, tea and dinner. 10 cents, GRAHAM CRACKERS A food for every day. Crisp, tasty and strengthening. Fresh baked and fresh de- livered. 10 cents. Buy biscuit baked by NATIONAL BISCUIT COMPANY Always look for that nam t of this ried to Miss Florence Hart, city. Successful Railroad Man. During his regime over the trolley service in this city the lines increased steadily. He was in charge when the through line to Berlin street was built and himself went through on the first car. Many of the young men and women of Berlin today can remember that trip, for on Berlin street Mr. Risley had the car stop and take on all the children in sight and gave them a ride to New Britain and back. He succeeded in increas- ing the service in other directions as well and when the old Railway ani Lighting company merged into the Connecticut company and the United Electric Light and Water company was formed to care for the lighting Mr. Risley was chosen for this more important position and he had held it ever since. By his excellent man- agement the New Britain division has been built until 1t rank with the best in the state and the heads of the concern realize that in’ Mr. Risley they have lost one of their most capable men. Always possessed of a pleasing and gentlemanly personality Mr. Risley was a man who made friends readily and retained' them and his death will be mourned by many. g Was Friend of the Press. Mr. Risley was a hearty supporter of the press and a personal friend .t the reporter and many were the ‘“‘scoops” that he has put the mem- bers of the reportorial profession on the trail of. When a young man he was for a time a correspondent of the Utica Times and the taste for news he acquired at that time had remained with him throughout his whole bus- iness career. However, he played no favorites and treated all reporters alike, one at the expense of another. In this he endeared hlm&e]f to all local newspaper men. Anna Cleveland, late of the Lyceuin Stock company, was a little girl in ‘Waterville, N. Y., just about the time that young Risley was leaving town and their two families were close friends. When Miss Cleveland came to this city the acquaintance was re- newed and ‘“Uncle Bob” and Mrs. Risley were two of that popular lead~ ing actress's admirers. Mr. Risley was also a personal friend of almos! the entire Lyceum company's cast. Connected With City Affairs. Either officially or semi-officially Mr. Risley has long been connected with city affajrs. He served in the common council for six vears repre- senting the szecond ward. e was chairman of the building committee, | 2 member, will officiate. never withholding news from | was on the old finance committee, the license committee and the committee on building and encroachment. For a number of years he was also a member of the republican town com- mittee. Remains to Be Cremated. Funeral services for Mr. Risley will be held Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock from his late home on Maple street. The Rev. H. W. aier, pastor of the First church of which Mr. Risley was The remains will be taken to Waterville, N. Y., and will be cremated at 12 o’clock Wednesday, according to Mr. Risley wishes. His father’s body was er mated at the time of his death sev- eral years ago. Always Did Duty. Mr. Risley was a man who always did what he thought was his duty, regardless of popular sentiment. In this he often came in for much criti- cism, as do all men in public posi- tions, but he wminded them not and continued to do as he thought right. In this he made hosts of friends. All of his employes were loyal to him, and he always treated them on the square. In the old days when fierce snow storms swept over the city Mr. Risley was always on the job and it is said that he never went to bed at night, even on the coldest winter's night, until he was sure that the trol- ley lines were open and that the plows would be able to keep them so. He was also thoughtful of those who worked under him and never neglected to commend his men for good ser- vice. The news of his death yester- day cast a gloom over his many local friends and the old employes of the trolley company, who knew him so well, expressed deep sorrow. Prominent Railroad Man. By his long connection with the electric railroad in this city Mr. Risley became one of the best known and most successful railroad men in this section. The same was true of his career in the electric lighting business and General Manager Campbell of the U. B. L. & W. company regarded Mr. Risley as one of his ablest men and a reliable standby of the com- pany. POLITICAL NOTES, Willlam F. Faulkner, who retired from the race for the republican nom- ination for tax collector, has come out for Richard J. Covert, who is also af- ter the nomination, and has asked his friends to support him. “Tippy” Fay, leader of the express- men, has been approached by friends who wish him to organize the Fay Social and Athletic club, so “Tippy"” says. He is cogitating on the quest. The Third Ward Republican club will hold a meeting April 9 at Bar- deck’s hall in the from of a Dutch supper and will listen to the republi- can candidates nominated tomorrow evening at the caucus. Alderman George A. Quigley de- livered a speech at Landers, Frary & Clark’s this noon. He will talk to- morrow noon at the Stanley Rule company. Advertised Letters. The following is a list of letters re- maining uncalled for at the New Britain, Conn., post office, April 6, 1914: o E. W. Manghlin. C. M. Kendell John Selindski. J. W. Smith. John Borsell. Michael Murray. Eugene Hart. E. W. Swanson. H. Kelsen. Stanslelaw Zevanski. Mre. Churchill. Mrs. Nick Richards. Miss Tuvill. Seimonski. Miss Florence Chaplain. Ask for advertised letters and men- tion date of list. IRA E. HICKS, re- QUALITY CORNER As sharp as the Crack of the Ringmaster’s Whip. 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