Susquehanna University - Lanthorn Yearbook (Selinsgrove, PA)

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KHiliiatn Cftomas Norton Eegistrar IT is with great pleasure that we present to the students, alumni, and friends of Susquehanna the name of Win. T. Horton, one who has done so much toward promoting the best interests of our University, one who has won the respect and is held in the highest esteem by all the students and friends of the institution. William T. Morton was born February igth, 1861, at Belleville. Mifflin County, Pa. At the age of fifteen he accepted a position with George Bly- myer Sons of Lewistown, who were the leading merchants at that time, and it was at this place that he learned the art of handshaking . Several years later lie purchased the mail lines running through the Kishacoquillas valley, and during the font years of mail service he became acquainted with William Mann. Jr., Co., at Reedsville. with whom he ac- cepted a position as manager of their large business. After a successful period of two years he embarked in the mercantile business for himself and continued in business until tqo6. He then accepted a position with E. E. McMeen Co., of Lewistown, Pa., where he remained until he came to Susquehanna. He has served as treasurer of the Central Pennsylvania Synod more than thirteen years, has been a member of the Board of Directors of the Theologi- cal Seminary of Gettysburg ten years, and of the Hoard of Directors of Sus- quehanna University for five years. In all of the religious organization- of his church, both at home and abroad, he has been an active worker, always manifesting great interest. He was one of the founders of the Reedsville Lutheran Church, securing the first dollar and paying the last. No one can come in contact with him either in a business way or socially without feeling that he has been uplifted, lie has lived all his life for Others and has given nearly five vears of his service lor dear old S. U. As registrar and superintendent of the grounds, buildings, boarding house, and laundry his untiring efforts to please and to make us comfortable and to beautify the campus and buildings have won tor him a host of friends. W ' e know that we express the desire of all when we hope thai Susque- hanna may have him with her for many years.

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WILLIAM T. IIORTOX

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