Compton, Elias, 1856-1938

<p>Father of President Compton Succumbs At Age Of 81</p>
<p>Dr. Elias Compton, fathier of Dr. Karl T. Compton and Dr. Arthur H. Compton of the University of Chicago, died on May 2, at the age of eighty-one in Wooster, Ohio.</p>

<p>Dr. Compton, who was Professor Emeritus at Wooster College until his retirement in 1928, was born in Allenville, Ohio. He received his early education at the National Normal School of Lebanon and was awarded the degree of Bachelor of Arts at the College of Wooster in 1881. He also received his A. M. and Ph.D. from the same school in subsequent years.</p>

<p>In Wooster College, he held the positions of Instructor of English, Mathematics and Latin, Professor of Philosophy, Dean, Acting President of the school. In addition to these positions, Dr. Compton was a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity and the Century Club.</p>

<p>He was married to Otelia C. Augspurger on August 1, 1886 and had four children, Karl Taylor, Mary Elesa, Wilson Martindale and Arthur Hally Compton.</p>
<p>He was well known in literary circles for his work on philosophy and for his contributions to magazines. The general assembly of Presbyterian churches awarded Dr. Elias Compton an engrossed plaque in recognition of his work in the study of missions in Asia which he did during a tour of Asia.</p>
<p>As soon as they heard of Dr. Compton's death, President and Mrs. Compton left for Wooster to attend the funeral.</p>