The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1905-02-11
THE LATE MARTIN ],
McKANNA.
Remains We're Taken to Camp
bellford, Ont, Where the
Funeral Took Place
Thursday Morning.

The announcement of the death OF
Martin J. McKanna, which occurred
in Chicago. Friday evening OF last
week. brief mention OF which was
made In The SENTINEL Saturday
morning, was great shock, and
caused general sorrow throughout
Baraga county, and at first the sad
news could hardly be realized as
true, the final summons coming SO
sudden.
Two years ago last November. Mr..
McKanna had a severe attack OF
pneumonia, from which he never
fully recovered his former health.
Though able to be around and fulfill
the duties OF his position as superin-
tendent OF Baraga school, and the
Office OF county commissioner of
schools, his health became impaired
to such an extent that he resigned
bis position as superintendent, and
last winter went to Tucson, Arizona,
with the hope that the change Of
climate would prove beneficial.
Early last spring he returned, but
his condition was but little, II any,
improved. Since that time he had,
by strong will power, and bis great
energy, kept up, although frequently
having severe sick spells.
Two weeks ago yesterday, Mr.. Nc
Kama, accompanied by his brother
William, of Hancock, went to Chi
cago, to consult specialist, and two
or three days later word was re-
ceiyed of an encouraging nature, but
Friday of last week dispatch an
nounced his serious condition, and
be passed away that evening at 10
O'Clock, in Mercy Hospital, a few
hours after having undergone an
examination, and before the arrival
OF his sister, Mrs. N. ]. McCabe, OF
this village, who was on her way
to Chicago, in response to the mes
sage.
Martin J. McKanna was born in
Murray, Ont, February IA 1872,
where he spent his boyhood days,
and received his early schooling.
He then attended the High School
at Trenton, Ont, graduating with
high honors, following which he at
tended the University in Toronto,
and was awarded teachers life GER
tificate. For q time, Mr. McKanna
followed teaching, and in 1892 came
to Michigan, locating in Baraga.
For brief-time he held the position
OF time keeper at the Nester mill,
and then took the principalship OF
Baraga school, continuing as such
for two years, and was then advanced
to superintendent, which position
he held for nine years, resigning a
year and half ago, owing to his
poor health. Under Mr.. McKanna s
able supervision, the school was
brought to high standard, and it
was with regret that his resignation
was accepted. Mr.. McKanna bad
also held the Office OF commissioner
OF schools of Baraga county for the
past ten years.
About four years ago Mr.. Mo-
Kama became engaged in the lum-
bering business, and organized the
Baraga Lumber Company, in which
l.. G. Hillyer later became a partner.
and the concern made rapid progress
from the start. Mr.. McKanna was
thorough business man, generous
and progressive, and by his death
Baraga county loses another highly
respected and worthy citizen.
Deceased is survived by mother,
who resides in Campbellford, Ont,
six sisters and two brothers, namely:
Mrs. A. ]. Mcdonald, OF Belleville,
Ont; Mrs. 7. Callahan, OF Woller,
Ont; Mrs. A. E. Mcclure, OF Have
lock, Ont, Libbie and Maude Nc
Kama, whoreside with their mother;
Mrs. M. J. McCaye, Of L'Anse; Will
liam, OF Hancock, and John, OF Spo-
kane Falls, Wash.
The remains were taken from Chi
cago to Campbellford, Ont, where
the funeral was held from the Cath
Ollie church, Thursday morning, at 8
o'clock. The remains were then
taken to Woller, Ont, where inter-