death of F J brenton eaily eady on tuesday morning death claimed another of the pioneer resi denta dents of this city pity F brenton pass ing mg away after a brief illness year of work underground had weakened his lungs and left ham in an aas mso pre prey to pneumonia leavi f from r which death result ed while the illness ill 11 ess which caubet his death was nas of short duration his physical condition his been such that for several months he could not help realia ng that he A as fast passing into the shadows of life he ile was a hum ble quiet unpretentious mau man but be neath his bis breast beat one of the truest hearts filled to overflowing oer o flowing with love for those who were near and dear to him brint as he was called not in disrespect but in a spirit of true friendship was brave and honest fulton J brenton was bori born in Prow providence dence rhode island 51 yeas ago and ahei a boy of twelve years he started out in life fur for himself mak ing his way to nevada his entire capital was his strong arms but in the land of opportunities he experienced no difficult 3 in making his way in the world it was twenty three years ago after his marriage that he amov ed to eureka and this has been the home of the family ever eiver since mr brenton quit mining about two years ago and accepted a position as night policeman an office which he had previously held and filled the post tion up until the time of his last ill ness he leaves a wife and four children as well as brothers and sis numbering twelve in all the funeral services were conduct ed at the family residence on thurs day afternoon under the auspices of the odd fellows lodge of which order the deceased had been a member tor for many years mr brenton was also a beneficiary member of the wood men of the world and a member of the local volunteer fire department the members of these organizations attending the funeral in a body interment took place at the city cemetery ee meter