1912–13 Volume 37 No 1–5 - Phi Delta Theta Scroll Archive

THE SCROLL 467Bank of Pittsburgh, Pa., Mr. McDonald's genius evolved a plan of reorganizationwhich saved that institution and made it one of the most prosperous inthe country.Brother McDonald is survived by his wife and two children JohnDonald, age 17, and Ann Bell, age 4. His death occurred in NewYork City, May 27, 1912.He was one of the most active alumni in this city, always on handon alumni day, the annual banquet, and just ordinary times besides.At the time of his sudden and unexpected death following an operationfor appendicitis, arrangements for a loan of $10,000 to theactive chapter for the purpose of constructing a new fraternity housewere practically complete. Thus in a most substantial way was ouresteeemed brother living up to his reputation for generosity andloyalty.H. H. GOETZE, Nebraska, '15.*ROBERT TINDLE McELROY, HANOVER, '92Robert Tindle McElroy, one of the best known members of thelocal (Pittsburgh) bar, dropped dead near his residence at 119 NorthLinden avenue. East End, at 11:30 o'clock last night (May 20,1912). Heart failure is supposed to have been the immediate causeof death.Mr. McElroy was born in Pittsburgh May 17, 1871, and completedhis education at Hanover College, Ind. He graduated with highhonors from this institution. Shortly after he was admitted to prac-.tice at the local bar, where he was immediately thrown into thepractice of criminal law. Later he engaged in a general practicewith considerable success.In 1906 Mr. McElroy was appointed special counsel by the Cityof Pittsburgh in connection with the preparation of the present citydigest. From January, 1907, to June, 1909, he filled the office ofFirst Assistant District Attorney of Allegheny County. In March,1910, he was elected solicitor for the Central Board of Educationof the City of Pittsburgh.Mr. McElroy was married November 22, 1905, to Miss AnneBowman. His widow, his parents, Edward H. McElroy, a retiredbanker, and Mrs. Catherine McElroy, and one sister. Miss MargaretMcElroy, survive. Mr. McElroy was a member of the CatholicChurch.—Pittsburgh Dispatch, May 21, 1912.*EDSON ALEXANDER McRAE, AMHERST, '06Mr. McRae was born in Mansfield 29 years ago yesterday, son ofMr. and Mrs. Alexander H. McRae. He was graduated from thehigh school in 1902 and the next fall entered Amherst College,graduating 4 years later. During high school life he developed intoa splendid ball player, especially as a pitcher, and when the seasonopened at Amherst his ability as a player was quickly recognized, and