Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-06-12
M4RTIN y. mEALRY DEAD.
Sudden Decease OF a yroIIsKnoyyn
GitiXem nnM PnIlllC aIrfirInI

The community was shocked on Thurs
day by the announcement of the sudden
and unexpected death OF Martin j. Mealey,
assessor and receiver Of city taxes for the
Southern district OF Wilmington, which
occurred about 10 O'Clock last night at his
residence, No. 1926 West Fourth street.
MIR. Mealey was in his usual health yes-
terday week, and vas attending to his tax
eoilecting duties. About o'clock, while
cdmlne up Fourth street, near Pine, he was
seized with sudden illness, and some
friends procured carriage, In which he
was conveyed to the city tax office, on
Sixth street near King, where he was
attended to by d.. Willard Springer, who
had been hastily summoned. BY This time
ne was unconscious, anu only for few
minutes did he rally to any extent. and
then not sufficient 10 enable him 70 sueak
Later he was conveyed to his home, where
Drs. j. o, Fahey and Ogle did all ia their
power for his relief but without avail,
death occurring shortly after 10 O'Clock.
The cause OF death was paralysis OF the
brain, superinduced by the excessive heat.
Martin j. MeHley was 81 years of aye ard
was born In this city. He was cripple
from blrth, being obliged to walk With a
cane and cruteh, but seemed to generally
enjoy sound, II NOT robust health. Abont
1883 he heaane clerk for City Tax Collector
DenaiB Kane, and In 1886, he was elected
collector to succeed Mr. Kane for the term
OF three years. Last year he was reelected
for another term OF two years, the term OF
his Office hl.ving mtAnwhile been reduced
by Legislative enactment. Hia death creates
a vacancy 10 the office which will be filled
by City Council until the next election.
Mr. Meeley always took an active part IN
local politics and frequently served as
delegate to State conventions and member
of campaign committees. He was president
OF ths Democratic city association Of the
last campaign. He was also prominent
member OF the Young Mems Democratic
Club.
In social and religious circles he WAS also
prominent. Ho was for three terms presi-
dent of the Shields Library Association,
was president of Division No. /, A. o. a, +,
president of the Catholic Hall Company, a
trustee OF the Catholic Benevolent Legion,
aud member of the Knights OF st. Law
renee and vselous other organizations.
It is hard to conceive OF citizen whose
death would he more widely or sincerely
regretted than that Of Martin j.. Maaley.
As public official he was efficient, honest
aild obligins, having nude record as ons
of the best tax collectors the city ever had.
AS party man he was keen, Jealous and
ever dosirous for the success of his party,
though always fair and honorable towards
his political opponent. As friend and
associate he was bright, cheerful, kindly
and conslderate, and the hold no had upon
the affections OF tee people was attested by
his elections to Office. each oect.slon show
ing his vote to bs largely ahead OF the
party ticket. He was unmarried.
The funeral took place from the resi-
dence OF his parents, No. 1896 West Fourth
street. on Saturday morning at 0 O'Clock,
With high mass at ST. Pauls Church and
interment at New Cathedral cemetery.