Death of R. Ross Holloway.

Death of R. Ross Holloway.

The numerous people connected with the fire-service of the country will regret to learn of the death of Reuben Ross Holloway, which sad event occurred at Baltimore on Sunday the 13th instant. He was a son of the late Charles T. Holloway, at one time chief of the Baltimore fire department and inventor of the Holloway chemical engine. Ross Holloway was born in 1855 and was always associated with his father in the manufacture and sale of the Holloway apparatus. Ten years ago Mr. Holloway, sr., died, and the business was continued by his son, who introduced many improvements in the Holloway patents up to the year 1900, when the American-LaFrance Fire Engine company acquired the Holloway plant, and R. Ross Holloway was made manager of a Southern district, retaining his headquarters at Baltimore. Through his energy, integrity and affable disposition Mr. Holloway proved a success in his new sphere, and it was often remarked how the unassuming, quiet manager succeeded in making so many contracts against competitors, on even terms, or, more frequently, against considerable odds. For more than twelve months he was seriously ill with a complication of diseases, and only a short time ago an operation was decided upon, with a view of trying to prolong life. The operation was successful; but, owing to his system being so undermined by his protracted sickness, he had not sufficient strength to recuperate. Mr. Holloway was a great favorite with all fire-department people, to whom he was well known. He was also held in the highest esteem by the American-LaFrance Fire Engine company, which had practically placed him on the retired list for more than a year before his death, in order that he might enjoy a much needed rest. The company also used every possible means to relieve him from any anxiety in the way of financial support. About seventeen years ago he married Miss Ella Houck, of Baltimore, whom, with two daughters and a son, he leaves to mourn his loss. He was a prominent member of the Masonic order and treasurer of the local branch of the Sons of the Revolution. The funeral services were held in the Episcopal church from which he was married, the same clergyman officiating at the last sad rite. With the many friends of R. Ross Holloway, this journal extends its sincere sympathy to the members of his family, and at the same time would express the feeling that in him the fire-service has lost a good and useful member; his friends, a delightful companion; and his family, a loving and faithful husband and a fondest and most self-sacrificing father.

The numerous people connected with the fire-service of the country will regret to learn of the death of Reuben Ross Holloway, which sad event occurred at Baltimore on Sunday the 13th instant. He was a son of the late Charles T. Holloway, at one time chief of the Baltimore fire department and inventor of the Holloway chemical engine. Ross Holloway was born in 1855 and was always associated with his father in the manufacture and sale of the Holloway apparatus. Ten years ago Mr. Holloway, sr., died, and the business was continued by his son, who introduced many improvements in the Holloway patents up to the year 1900, when the American-LaFrance Fire Engine company acquired the Holloway plant, and R. Ross Holloway was made manager of a Southern district, retaining his headquarters at Baltimore. Through his energy, integrity and affable disposition Mr. Holloway proved a success in his new sphere, and it was often remarked how the unassuming, quiet manager succeeded in making so many contracts against competitors, on even terms, or, more frequently, against considerable odds. For more than twelve months he was seriously ill with a complication of diseases, and only a short time ago an operation was decided upon, with a view of trying to prolong life. The operation was successful; but, owing to his system being so undermined by his protracted sickness, he had not sufficient strength to recuperate. Mr. Holloway was a great favorite with all fire-department people, to whom he was well known. He was also held in the highest esteem by the American-LaFrance Fire Engine company, which had practically placed him on the retired list for more than a year before his death, in order that he might enjoy a much needed rest. The company also used every possible means to relieve him from any anxiety in the way of financial support. About seventeen years ago he married Miss Ella Houck, of Baltimore, whom, with two daughters and a son, he leaves to mourn his loss. He was a prominent member of the Masonic order and treasurer of the local branch of the Sons of the Revolution. The funeral services were held in the Episcopal church from which he was married, the same clergyman officiating at the last sad rite. With the many friends of R. Ross Holloway, this journal extends its sincere sympathy to the members of his family, and at the same time would express the feeling that in him the fire-service has lost a good and useful member; his friends, a delightful companion; and his family, a loving and faithful husband and a fondest and most self-sacrificing father.