Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-02-18
Death of a Well known Actor
and Manager.
Philadelphia Ledger. Is

Philadelphia Ledger loI
Mr.. John E. McDonOugh, the well
known Philadelphia actor and man
ager, died at his residence, 1898 n.
Thirteenth street, shortly after one
o'clock this morning, in the 57th year
Of his age. Deceased was attacked
with cancer Of the under jaw on the
first of May last, which compelled him
to relinquish the idea Of pursuing his
professional duties the coming season,
and by the advice Of his physicians he
went to Europe, where he remained
about two months. Upon his return
to this country his disease was so faI
developed as to confne him almost
continuously to his home in this city,
where he has remained, with the ex-
| ception of brief intervals, since Au
gust last. About a week ago his i'll
ness assumed a serious aspect, and, in
his enfeebled condition, he gradually
sank until death ended his suffering;
at the time stated.
Mr.. McDonough was born in Lon.
don, of English parents. February q
1926. When he was about six year:
of age he came with them TO this
city, of which he bss been a resident
and householder within the bounds o.
the ward where he died for over fifty
years. He began his professional ca
reer in Boston when about twenty
years old, acting in small parts at the
Athenaum, and has been devoted t.
his profession ever since, rising from
the humblest walks Of the drama to Z
conspicuous position in the theatrica
world, as, at different times, the chieI
support Of Forrest, the elder Booth
Charlotte Cushman, G. v. Brooke
Anderson and other noted theatrica.
stars, and as the associate of such ar
tistes as Fanny Kemble, Jean Dayen
port and Maeready.
In 1855 he founded the City Muse
um, on Callowhill street, below Fifth
which he afterwards sold out ant
went on a starring tour to UalifornlI
in 1857, whe he was quite successful
Iu 1860 he returned to Philadelphi
and established the Olympic Theate
on Race street, which. under his mar
agement, was quite a popular resor
for residents Of the northeastern sec
ton Of the city.
For the past fifteen years he ha
been the manager or proprietor o
travelling companies, and for th3 las
three years has been identified wit
Anna Pixley's (Mrs. RobertFulford's
I"M'liss" combination, sustaining dur
ling this time the warmest relation
with Mr.. and Mrs. Fulford and othe
members Of the company.
Mr.. McDonough was a Eidower, hi
wife having died about ten years since
He leaves three children-one a sor
John Il. McDonough, Jr., Assistan
Treasurer of the Walnut Stree
/, Theater, and two grown-up daughter
He was a man Of strict bushes
integrity, genial and friendly in hi
intercourse with his associates and th
. public, and, from his extended infol
nation, a recognized authority !
b theatrical matters. He was well know
-, in all parts Of the country, and was I
I all times a warm advocate Of Phili
delphia and her interests. Durir
! his illness he was gratifed by the a
. tentions Of his numerous friends
= the profession, conspicuous amor
! whom we're Mr.. Joseph Jefferso
!, who, on his last visit here, was a fir
! quent caller upon Mr.. McDonougI
and Mr.. McVickar, of Chicago, wi
= was almost constantly at lis bedSid