The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1907-10-31
OLD TRADER IS DEAD
JOHN FOLEY, JR., sUCCUMBS AT ST.
MARY'S HOSPITAL.
Underwent Operation for Hernia and
Failed to Rally-Associates
Are Shocked

MILWAUKEE, Wis, Oct. %
John Foley, Jr., a prominent member
| of the Milwaukee chamber OF commerce,
died at 10 o'clock this morning at ST
Mary's hospital He went to the hos
| pital Wednesday to undergo an opera
! ton, which did not appear to be serious,
and expected to return to his home Win
in a few days. Thursday evening his
condition became serious, and the end
came suddenly.
Many Years on Change.
Mr. Foley was 81 years old, and joined
the chamber of commerce III 1861 lie
played an important part in the Dusl-
ness which has been transacted on the
floor of the board, continuing ms pusi-
ness up to the time he went to the hos
pital. He organized the John foiey,
Jr., Commission company, his partner
being 7. c, Coughlin.
Friends of Mr.. Foley and the attend
ing physician did not consider the oper-
alton a serious one. Even Mr.. Coughlln
believed that his partners return to the
office would be II matter of but short
time. He was notified of Mr.. Foleys
critical condition this morning. but death
occurred before he could get to the hos
pital.
Mr.. Foley had been making his home
in Wauwatosa for several years, and 1t
is probable that the funeral will be held
there.
Death Shocks Friends
When the news of Mr. Folcys sudden
and wholly unexpected death was re-
ceived on change, shortly before IL
o'clock today, the deepest sorrow was
manifested among prominent members.
As an active member of the chamber
since 1869, Mr.. Foley stood very high
among the members, and was looked
upon as a man OF the highest honor. In
speaking Of his long and active career
there, $. w. Tallmadge, yoicing the sentl-
ments of other members, said:
John Foley did not have a peer on
earth that | know Of As a man of in
tegrity and honor in all business trans
actions. he stood at the top in this cham
her. He was Il man of the most genial
even temper. and was always ready and
willing To extend the hand Of friendship
and of sympathy and assistance whcr-
ever needed. No man on this floor ever
stood higher among his fellow members
than Mr.. Foley. and his death comes
as a shock and severe blow to every
man here"
Native of Wisconsin.
Mr.. Foley, who was n brother of for
mer County Treasurer James foiey, now
a successful farmer n mile west of Wau-
watosa. was born and reared on the old
Foley farm near that suburb. In his boy
hood he was chum and schoolmatc Of
+. y. Underwood, now president of the
Erie road. They grew to manhood to-
gether on adjoining farms, and several
months ago during visit by Mr.. Under
wood TO Wauwatosa and Milwaukee, the
two old friends spent many hours to-
gethcr.
Mr.. Fooys wife died about thirty
years ago. and a daughter Mrs. Shields Of
Holland. Mich. with the brother, James
Foley. survive him. Mrs Shields arrived
here on Thursday and was with her
father when he passed away.
During recent years Mr.. Foley made
his home at the Taylor residence in Wan
watosa. where he was one Of tho most
conecnial and popular boardors. He was
devout member of Gcsu church He
had an office in the chamber Of com
mercc but after business hours spent his
leisure among friends in Wanwatosa