ORGANIZER OF TIN CAN TRUST PASSES AWAY Edwin Norton, First President of American Co., Dies. Edwin Norton, one of the organizers of the American Can company and its first president, is dead at the family residence in New York. He was 69 years old. Mr. Norton was born in Rockford, Ill., and came to Chicago in 1869. He resided here until his removal to New York, about twelve years ago. Two years after his arrival in Chicago he began the manufacture* of japan and tinware, and the business grew to large proportions. The rm operated under the name of Norton Brothers, and the factory at Maywood was one of the largest of its kind in the country. Big Factor in Combine. For years 1 he had made a study of the production of all classes of tinware, especially that of hermetically sealed tins, such as fruits and vegetables are packed in. Consequently he became a big factor when the combination, or so-called tin can trust," was first discussed. The deal was consummated in 1901, and as soon thereafter as he could arrange his affairs he moved with his family to New York, where the corporation has its headquarters. Complimented by Lincoln. Mr. Norton served with an Ohio regiment during the war of the rebellion and was complimented by President Lincoln for honorable service. He is survived by Mrs. Norton, two married sons, and three married daughters.
