Arthur Walton
Sept. 20, 1879*-Dec. 23, 1926
Niles Daily Star, Friday, December 24, 1926, page 1, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library
ARTHUR WALTON IS STRICKEN AFTER ANN ARBOR OPERATION
Sadness was brought to a large circle of friends in Niles last evening by the announcement of the death in University hospital in Ann Arbor of Arthur Walton, 46, of Niles.
Mr. Walton entered the hospital three weeks ago, and on last Tuesday he had an operation for goitre[sic]. His wife was summoned to Ann Arbor Tuesday night on account of his serious condition, and she and Mr. Walton's brother, Herbert, of Niles, were at his bedside when he passed away.
Mr. Walton had been in ill health for more than a year, and had consulted with specialists in several hospitals, and had been in Cuba for the benefit of his health. He had recently been in the sanitarium in Battle Creek, and upon returning home had resumed his work as a Michigan Central switchman. His death was quite unexpected.
Mr. Walton was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Walton, deceased, and was born on a farm north of Niles near the interurban crossing which bears the family name. Mr. Walton was married nine years ago to Miss Margaret Foster, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Foster. She survives him, as does also one daughter, Virginia. Besides the widow and daughter, Mr. Walton is survived by four brothers who are: Jay Walton, of Portland, Ore.; Byron, of Aberdeen, S.D.; Dwight, of Kansas City, and Herbert, of Niles. Byron returned to Aberdeen only last Sunday after spending a week with his brother. Dwight is expected in Niles tomorrow.
Mr. Walton was a member of the firm of Walton Brothers, proprietors of the Walton news depot, and since the death of his brother, Roy, four years ago he has given the business much personal attention in addition to his work on the railroad.
Mr. Walton was a member of the Masonic fraternity, and the funeral services will be under the auspices of St. Joseph lodge, No. 4, and F. and A.M. The body was brought to Niles early this morning by M.S. Rutherford, and it is now at his funeral home.
Mr. Walton was a member of St. Joseph Valley Lodge, No., 4, F. and A.M. of St. Joseph Valley Chapter, No. 2, R.A.M., of Niles Council, No. 19, Royal and Select Masons, and of Niles Commandery, No., 12, Knights Templar.
*Note: Date of birth from WWI Draft Registration @Ancestry.com