The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-12-28
CITY INTELLIGE ENCE.
OBITUARY.
Rev. John Patrick Dunn.


The Rev. John Patrick Dunn, pastor Of st. Johns
Roman Catholic Church, Thirteenth street, above
Chesnut died at O'Clock this morning, at the pas
torai residence adjoining the church, after lin
gering and painful illness.
Father Dunn had for years past been subject 70 a
his Maker at any moment. From just such another
cause the late Bishop Newman was stricken down
In the prime of life whilst walking along one OF our
streets. Father Dunn, however, was granted
longer time for preparation, although 1t is doubtful
whether he could have been better prepared at one
time than another his whole course through life
having been that of a true follower of Christ.
or late his sickness assumed a different shape, and
IL has puzzled his physician to actually state the
true nature Of what seemed to be a complication OF
diseases. Some weeks ago his death was reported,
but such was premature publication Of that which
at the time seemed, what it has since Proved an in
evitable result.
appeared to improve somewhat, but his constant
answers to his many friends who took hope there
FROM were that he would never recover, that the
hope was but a false one.
From the outset he resigned himself to death, and
nation Of a true Christian. He felt that his time
had come, and he looked forward to the heavenly
recompense he expected TO secure Ior nle Wen
spent with all the assurance OF pure and upright
heart -,
diocese. He was born in the city Of Dublin, Ire
land in the year 1905, was educated at the cele
brated Maynooth College. He was ordained priest
by Archbishop Murray, OF Dublin, and after being
ON the mission in Ireland for several years, he came
90 this country when quite young man, and locating
in Philadelphia, he was stationed at St. Mary's
Church, Fourth street. above Spruce, where he was
associated with Very Rev. Dr. Bauer the then)
Father Peter Richard Kenrick, now Archbishop OF
ST. Louis Right Rev. Francis Patrick Kenrfck then)
coadjutor Bishop Of Philadelphia and other dgnita-
res of the Catholic Church. He built the Church OF
81. Philip de Neri, on Queen street, above Second,
and being its pastor during the memorable riots OF
1884, he made narrow escape with his life from the
He subsequently went South, and on his return to
Philadelphia was appointed pastor Of the Church OF
St. Charles BorromeO at Kellcyville subsequently of
ST. Teresas, Broad and Catharine streets, and finally
OF St. Johns.
by the members of his own particular parish but by
all professors OF the Catholic religion SO great was
his popularity that the mere announcement OF his
name was sure to fill any place selected for him to
lecture in. AS an extempore speaker Father Dunn
was remarkably successful. Gifted with an exten-
sve store of learning voice OF that peculiar sweet
ness and softness OF tone for which many Of his
COuntrymen have been noted, OF fine figure and
graceful movements, he won upon his audiences
from the start, and hiswords carried with them
not only instruction but effect.
lie was a man OF great hrmness of character, and
unusually dignifed. He was a member OF the
Bishops Ordinary Council and his opinions carried
with them weight and significance. While the entire
Catholic community will mourn his loss, the congre
cation OF st. Johns WILL in particular manner, re-
gret his decease that church was the scene Of his
more recent active labors in this diocese.
Nor will his loss be felt alone by the Catholics, for
during the course Of his early career he had made
esteem for him as man will add the more to the
poignancy Of their grief. RKsQUIEscAT IN PACE.
Henry Grambo, Esq.
We chronicle the demise yesterday Of Henry
Grambo, ESQ, who has been long and favorably
known In our business community as gentleman Of
great energy and business ability, and was much
beloved by large circle OF personal acquaintance.
Mr.. Grambo was brought up in the old established
publishing house OF Grigg Elliott IL Company, now
succeeded by Messrs Joshua b. Lppincott Il Com
pany, and was on the withdrawal of Mr.. John Grigg
from the boak business. associated with the
sors under the name and title of Lppincott Grambo
K Co. Mr.. Grigg soon afterwards entered on the
banking business in Walnut street. and Mr.. Grambo
became his cashier, in which position he accepted
the cashiership OF the Commonwealth Bank on its
organization in 1851 and for several years acceptaby
discharged the responsible duties of that position.
Mr. Grambo resigned the cashiershp to enter on the
real estate business in which he was not very sue
cessful, and recommended the book and stationery
business in North Second street, and engaged in
the establishment of Messrs. Moss Brothers 4 Co.,
Chesnut street, from which he started. last Decem-
her the book and stationery business at No. COL
Chesnut street, but succumbed to the general dull
ness in business circles, and after brief career
retired from business. The announcement of his
Death was quite unexpected.