The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-24
HIS LIFE WORK DONE,
Death of Detective ReardOn After Z
Hard Struggle.
The End Came This Morning at 1920
O'cl0ck--Faithful Officer Gone.

Detective jeremiah +. Reardon, died at
his home 2O5 Oxford street at 1920 o'clock
this morning after an illness of a few
days. Mr.. Reardon was on duty week
ago today, and was at the headquarters
of the detective department Saturday
morning. He told Mr.. Parker that he
was suffering from a severe cold and
would go home. In day or two he said
he would be all right again. When he
reached home DIR. O'Neil was called, and
found that Mr.. Reardon was suffering
from a severe attack OF tonsilitis, but
he did not apprehend fatal result at the
time.
On Monday, Mr. Rcardon began to ex-
perience much difficulty in breathing and
fer time II was Thought be had but
few hours to live, as rheumatism had set
in and affected his heart. lie rallied,
however, and improved TO such degree
that he was able to take nourishment,
which gave the attending physician much
hope. MIR. Reardon continued, seeming
ly, to improve, and he, with his friends,
were confident his recovery was not far
distant. At z O'Clock last evening, how
ever, his condition changed for the
worse ana all hopes were given up. The
called bis family To his bed side and kiss
ed them good bye. lie continued to
stuggle for life with the same earnest
ness that made him valuable man to
the citizens of Providence, but at 1920
O'Clock this morning death ended his
sufferipgs.
Mr.. Reardon was born in Boston, May
IL, Al years ago, and he had been a resi-
dent OF this city for many years. Twelve
years ago he became member of Hook
and Ladder Company No. i, where be
served as ladderman for three years. tie
was then transferred TO Hook and Ladder
Company No. 5 as assistant foreman. He
always had a strong desire TO become a
member of the police department., and on
October 3, 1889, was appointed and as
signed to the Ashburton Street Station.
There he made many friends and fitted
himself for the duties of detective, TO
which responsible position he was pro-
NOTED April 5, 1895.
Mr.. Reardon leaves wife and three
children, the oldest boy 16, a girl II and
the youngest a boy who was pet OF his
father. he only other relative of Mr..
Reardon is his sister, Miss Mary Rear
don, who lives in the city.
Mayor McGuinness was firm friend OF
MIR. Reardon and felt the shock OF his
death most keenly.
Chief of Police Baker has not Eeen able
to realize the true import OF the sad tld-
iugs, for when he was with Jerry"
night before last the invalid extended his
hand and smilingly said, - had pretty
bad night last night, but / am better
now. l can swallow"
Throughout the city men In every
walk when told the sad news. expressed
the deepest sorrow and the greatest
sympathy for the bereaved family.
Mr.. Parker, chief Of the detective force,
says Mr.. Reardon was a valuable, honest
and upright man, ana an efficient officer
The funeral will take place Monday
morning at 9 O'Clock from st. Michael's
Church on Prairie avenue.
One of the city departments which will
miss the services of Detective Reardon
most is that of the city solicitor. The
second assistant, Mr.. Greenough, said
this noon he had never worked with an
officer SO conscientious ana lovable.