The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1906-11-10
GLOUDED THE CARNIVAL
Gloom Cast Over the Last Days Of
the Jacksonville Festival by the
Death of Mayor Nolan
Metropolis, 9th.)

Hon. George NJ. Nolan, mayor of
Jacksonville, is no more. Death, bear
ing its sad credentials, came at 4
O'Clock this morning. and claimed him
as its own.
For a year Mayor Nolan has been
III and at times his condition caused
alarm among his thousands Of Friends,
but the grand old man, with determi-
nation 20 battle disease to the end,
would appear at times at his office,
and show his general good nature
and interest in municipal affairs.
With feeble voice and trembling
form he would invariably respond to
inquiries regarding his health:
L am better now, thank you
Mayor Nolan was a man of noble
qualities, and he had an interesting
career. A Georgian by birth, and a
Floridian by adoption. he has proven
4 loyal. steadfast, chivalrous South
erner CT the old school and possess
ing the power of eloquence he was
eagerly sought and en.husiastly re-
ceived by public gatherings.
Mayor Nolan was. elected mayor Of
Jacksonville three years ago, and in
memorable city election was reelected
last year, defeating w. G. Toomer
by a small majority. This was a
strenuous campaign. and Mayor Nolan,
although elected, never recovered from
it, He was unequal TO the task, and
he excited himself to such an extent
that shortly after beginning his Sec
ond term it was apparent TO his many
friends that he would never recover
from the work OF that campaign.
Few men have ever lived who were
more loyal to friends, or who were
more cheerful, than George NJ. Nolan
His first administration was an adj
mirable one, and he has kept in touch
with administration affairs for the
past year, and always gave orders that
were conservative, and acted on oil
matters as he deemed best for all Of
the people. Heightened and honorable,
there has never been an official act
of his that the people could point to
with censure. His administration has
been clean throughout. and the grief
of his relatives today finds reflex in
the hearts Of the people Of this city
which he loved so well.
The City in Grief
Jacksonville, in the midst of the
Carnival, an attraction that he so
] heartily Endorsed, is in grief today.
Flags on all city buildings were plac-
/ ed a half mast before the daylight
hour, and sadness prevailed in all pub
| lie buildings.
Mayor Nolan was a gallant soldier
! In the Confederate army, and held po-
sitions of trust in Georgia and Florida
He was a lawyer by profession, and
was gifted as an orator. He was an
/ entertainer with few equals, and no
one can point to an ignoble act that
I he ever did.
Mayor Nolan Ileaves a wife and
eight children, as follows: DR.. E. NJ.
Nolan, A. C. Nolan, Claude Nolan,
Miss Lila Nolan, of this city; oscar
Nolan. Salt Lake City; George NJ. No
Ian, Jr., Boise, Ia; Paul F. Nolan,
Vancouver, B. c.; Miss Mary Nolan.
Lcean Park, Cal
Mayor Nolan was a native Of Nor
gan county, Ga, and later lived in
/ Henry county. in that state. where he
praeticed his profession until 1884,
when he removed to Sanford, Fla. In
1894 he came to Jacksonville, where
! he has resided since.
I Mayor Nolan was a member of the
/ Elks, the knights of Pythias and
Beavers. and these orders will partic-
ipate in the funeral. which takes place
next Sunday afternoon from the house.
BY the death OF Mayor Nolan. Judge
w. H. Baker, president of the city
1 cornell. becomes the chief executive
of the CITY.