The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-04-02
LED FIGHT FOR
THE UNIVERSITY
President Of Council Two
Times and Later Speak
er of the House.
ONCE PRESIDENT
OF COUNCIL
Helped Mold the Future of
Grand Forks as One of it's
Early Day Builders.

George H. Walsh. who led the fight
for the establishment Of the. Univer-
1ity Of North Dakota in Grand Forks,
died today in the home for old SOL
oilers in Minneapolis.
Though advices had been received
several days g Of his illness, the
announcement Of his death today
came rs q complete surprise.
The remains will be brought to
Grand Forks and the funeral will be
held Friday Afternoon from st. Paul's
Episcopal church. being in charge of
the Masonic bodies of this city, Of
which he was a member.
Served as Territorial Legislator.
Arriving in Grand Forks in 1875:
the territorial council. being twice
president of that body, serving in that
capacity In 1879 and 1881, and he was
q member Of the body in 1883, 1885
and 1889, the last in territorial days.
In 1891 and 1892 he was a member
Of the state board of railroad COM
m%issioners. and in 1893 he was speak,
Locally he served as president Of
the village board long before Grand
Forks had assumed the dignity Of an
Incorporated city, and he also was a
member Of the board of county com.
nlissioners for many years.
Led University Fight.
When Grand Forks made a bid for
the establishment Of the state univer-
sity. George Walsh was the leader OF
the fight and it was largely through
his work that the city was successful
In gaining the institution.
Established tho P%laindcaler.
Mr.. Walsh was the founder of the
Grand Forks Plaindealer. which was
published until several years ago, the
first publication of hat paper being
during the year of his arrival. He
continued the paper five or six years,
n then sold 1t. engaging in law prac-
tice. real estate business n farming
until his retirement a few years ago.
Opened First National Site.
The distinction Of establishing the
.hrst real estate business on the present
site Of the First National bank Is &C.
corded to him.
Charter Member of Masonic Bodies.
He was a charter membe Of two
Grand Forks Masonic bodies. being
the Lodge of Perfection and the COM
mandery. He was actively identified
with both organizations up to the time
Of his retirement.
Saw Indian Service.
AS a member of the Tenth Minne-
sofa. Company A, he saw service in
the northwestern Indian warfare sew
eral years.
He was quartermaster sergeant Of
the regiment during q portion of the
time. He also participated in the bat
tie Of Louisville.
Came From St. Paul.
Mr.. Walsh came to Grand Forks
from st. Paul. and made his home
here constantly until he became too
III to continue active work.
Surviving him are his wife, Mrs.
George Walsh. of 62l North Third
street: his daughters. Mrs. j. B. Wine
man of Fourth avenue. and Miss Cert
rude Walsh. residing with her moth
er. and Stewart T. Walsh of this city.
and Loren r. Walsh Of Ely, MINI.
His father. Thomas Walsh. is still
living. making his home with MIR. and
= Mrs. j. b.. Wineman.
Mr.. Walsh vas born in Terribonne.
Canada. November "a. 1S45. being So
years old. He was welded September
s, 1858.
Walsh County Names for Him.
Walsh county. Just north Of Grand
Forks. was named for MIR. Walsh.