Evening journal., 1890-06-05
MARTIN ]. MgALEY DEAD.
The Well-known city Tax Collector
Passes Away Last EVENING.

Passes Away Last Evening.
Martin ] Mealey. one of the best
known and respected citizens OF this
city, died of sunstroke last evening at 10
o'clock at his residence, No. 1925 West
Fonrth street.
Mr.. MealeY was suddenly overcome by
the heat at Fourth and Pine streets
about clock yesterday afternoon.
while calling on a friend. He was i'm
mediately removed to his office at No. G
East Sixth street and DR.. Springer was
called and he gave Immediate attention.
Mr.. Mealey revived slightly but again
became unconscious and remained in
that condition until his death. He was
removed TO his home and Drs. Fahey and
Ogle attended him. The physicians did
all in their power to bring him to con-
sciousness but to do 50 was impossible
aud he passed away without having
spoken from the time he was stricken.
Martin j. Mealey was born ia 1857 and
is therefore 33 years old. His father
Patrick Mealey, was formerly driver Of
the Weccacoe Fire Companyand remained
In that position until he was thrown from
the engine and had his leg featured Mr..
Mealey's parents and two brothers. John
aud James and one sister, Miss Mary
MealeY survive him. The former Is now
driver for the Weccacoe Company
Mr.. Mealey was a cripple from his
birth and onsaccount of this disability he
never engaged in any active work until
he became clerk in the tax Office under
tax collector Dennis Kane, whom he sue
ceeded in that office about FIVE years ago
He had bean elected to this office for
three successive terms, and had served
about one-half of the third term when
be died. He was q thorough Democrat
and sustained ali the principles Of that
party. he took very active interest in
politics, especially those Of the city and
his own ward.
He was an honest straight. forward
energetic man, both in politics and In
business, and expressed his own opinions
without any fear even If they were some
times Objectionable to others.
de was good natured and for a persous
whom he knew, both In his official capac-
ity and personally, he always had a kind.
hearty salutation, and anything which be
he could accomplish, he would cheer
fully do for his friends. There
are very few persons in the city
who did not know and respect Mr..
Mealey In religion he was a consistent
Catholic and performed his religious
duties without ostentation
He was prominent member of the
Shields Library Association. having
served several terms as secretary and
three as president. At this Institution
he perfected his common school
education by assidiously reading
the best books which the library afforded
He was president of Division No. 1. A.
Q. III. and of the Catholic Hall Company.
and he had been instrumental in having
the latter purchase the buildings
where the hall is to be erected. He was
one of the trustees of Delaware Council,
Catholic Benevolent Legion. He was a
member of the Brownson Library.
The Young Mems Democratic Club of
which he was one OF the Oldest members,
will hold a special meeting on Friday
evening to take action upon his death.
The Brownson Library and probably
the other organizations Of which
he Is a member will send
delegations to attend his funeral which
will take place on Saturday morning at
2 o'clock from St. Paul's r. G. Church.
lnterment will be made in the NewCathe.
dral Cemetery.
Mr.. Mealey's successor viii be elected
by his bondsmen, Patrick Neary, John
" Dickey and Patrick Magarity
They will recommend a person
to City Council and that body will
approve of the selection. This Is in ac.
cordance with the city charter.