Mr. J. Eitter, one of the oldest and most popular servants of the Shanghai Municipal Council and residents of Shanghai, passed away on Tuesday morning at his home at 37 Quinsan Road, at the age of years, Mr. J. Eitter joined the "police force in Shanghai in '1875 and in 1882 went into the Public Works Department, where he remained until the time of his death. He was known and loved as "Qld John" by the entire Department amd, indeed, by many others as one of the kindest and best of friends. He was very energetic up to the time of his death, holding his post as Clerk-of-Works until recently. Mr. Eitter went home for seven months leave last year and came back somewhat improved in health, but since his return he failed steadily. He is survived by four children, a married son who lives in Shanghai, two married daughters, and one unmarried daughter who teaches in a convent in Shanghai.
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