Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-07-31
Death OF Judge HaIy.

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4. Again 1t becomes our painful duty 10 record
NE death Of an old settler, Ia tie psfson Of
Judge james @. HaIy. he had been saFer-
ing for some months aud has bssn conhned
70 hisroom for 4 long time. through 4 com
pIication Of diseases, but his disease did not
take an alarming aspect until q week before
he died, from which time on he afadually
grew weaker. He brssthsd his LAST upon
earth about 2 O'clock last Thptdat naomins
surrounded BY his devoted wife and children.
The funeral took place on Saturday morning,
from his late residence on the Bryan Pike,
being largely attended BY bis old friends
and fellow citizens. Rev. Donahey conducted
short religions services. after shica the
Masonic fasternity took charge Of the re-
mains and buried them with Masonic hon
or.
Judge Haly was in the 74th year Of his age,
and vas one Of the few remaining pioneer
settlers in the Maumee valley. A full bio
graphical sketch of his life has been promised
us for our next publication, which is due TO
the memory of one holding so prominent a
position ss Judge Haley did. The bereayed
family have the heartfelt sympathy of the
entire community in this their hour of gloom.
A meeting of the bar was held at the Probate
Judges's ONCE, to take appropriate notice Of
the death Of Judge Haly. Those present were
]. M. Haag, N. Knupp, R. W. Cahill, Jas.
Donovan, J. V. Cuff, Jas. p. Ragan. Judge
Haag was called 10 the chair and J. P. Ra-
gan made Secretary.
Messrs. Knupp, Donovan and Cuff were
appointed committee to draft resolutions.
The secretary was ordered 10 invite mem
bers of the neighboring county bars to attend
the funeral.
The meeting was adjourned TO July 25th, at
o'clock.
The bar met according TO adjournment and
passed the following resolutions:
James G. Haly, a pioneer of the Maumee
Valley and Of Henry county, the Oldest mem-
Der Of the bar of this county, who has held
| many official trusts; man of commanding
intellect and probity of character, who en-
joyed to the fullest extent the confidence and
respect of his neighbors, having departed this
life, the bar of Henry county. at a meeting
held on the 25th of July, 1890, deem it due to
the deceased to pay their tribute to his men,
ory, therefore,
Resolved, That in the death James G. Ha-
ly the bar loses one of its most distinguished
and couteous members; the community one
of ITS most useful and honored citizens, and
his family kind and indulgent husband and
father.
Resolved, That as mark of respect, this
bar will attend the funeral of the deceased in
body.
Resolued, That copy of these resolutions
be furnished to the family of the deceased,
and that the same be published in all of the
newspapers of the county, and be entered on
the journal of the Court Of Common Pleas.
Letters were read from Hon. W. D. Hill
and the bar of Fulton county, regretting their
inability to be present at the funeral, the
former on account of illess and the latter fol
want of time to make the trip.
L. B. Peaslee represented the Defiance bar
At meeting of the Napoleon Lodge, No.
256. F. & A. M, Tuesday evening, July 10Th
1890, on the death Of Hon. James G. Haly
the following resolutions were unanimously
adopted;
WHEREAS, The most worshipful Master of tht
world has called our beloved Bro, James G
Haly, from labor to everlasting refreshments
and rest.
Resolred, That Napoleon Lodge No. 256,
F. q A. M, has lost in Brother Haly an
esteemed and valued member. The com
munity good citizen. His family an aftec-
tionate husband and kind father.
| RESOLVED, That as mark of respect to
Brother Haly's memory our lodge be draped
in Masonic mourning for 80 days, and that Q
copy of these resolutions be published in the
county papers and that an engrossed copy be
given to the family of our deceased brother
| ]. V. CUFF,
| s. NJ. HELLER,
| Committee.