Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-10-26
MURPHY IS DEAD;
GLOOM CAST ON
COURT CIRCLES
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tial arrival in Hawaii he made friends
and kept them. The record OF his
business and official life here is a
bright one. He was a member of three
fraternal organizations and always
was at the forefront in any project
which they put forward In the death
Of AIR. Murphy Honolulu has lost q
splendid citizen. an efficient official
and thorough gentleman.
Was Born In New York.
Mr.. Murphy was born In New York
City on May 4. 1851, in which city
his relatives have been In business
for i've generations. He was the son
OF Felix Murphy and Anne Hunter OF
that city. His education was received
In New York
He came to Honolulu for the first
time In 1887 as assistant manager OF
the Arcade. which then was q large
ldrygoods concern. Shortly after he
was made assistant manager Of Jor-
dams, and then assistant manager Of
the Kahuku store. One June 13, 1888,
he married Katherine E. McLain and,
when Thelma Murphy was about two
years old. left for New York City with
his family. ,s
Returning to Hawaii, Mr.. Murphy
went into business for himself, con-
Quoting shoe store In. this city. A
year later he was appointed as clerk
in the public works department and
u years ago became clerk in the local
federal court.
Upon the retirement OF the chief
clerk Of the federal court, Mr.. MUIR
ply was appointed to the position,
this being on November is, 1908.
Mr.. Murphy was q member Of the
Elks, knights of Pythias and Red Men.
He was a past exaiteds ruler in the
Elks and a past chancellor In the
knights of Pythias.
Paralysis In 1918.
On February 90, 1913, Mr.. Murphy
suffered stroke of paralysis, which
eventually led to his death this morn
ing. He recovered from the stroke to
the extent that. during the last two
and half years, he was able to at
tend, to the affairs of his office. On
September Is, this year, he was taken
i'll and was forced to remain at home
He never recovered from the latter
illness.
Federal Judge Sanford B. Dole to-
day paid the following tribute to Mr..
Murphy:
"1e was man Of great deal OF
force of character Not only In his
work was this shown, but when he
was attacked over two and q half
years ago by the ailment to which
he finally succumbed. he appeared to
have made up his mind to get well
and he concentrated HIS energies to
that end.
AS soon as he was able to be out
he returned to his duties, although at
first he had to be carried up and down
the two flights of stairs to his Office.
Yet he never allowed himself to be
discouraged or to give up. He grad
ually improved until it seemed as IL
be would recover substantially his
former health.
Attack Due to overwork.
The attack a month ago was a
surprise and disappointment. Out
side of his duties. his activities have
been great. Mr.. Murphy had always
been devoted to the drama In an
amateur way. He was a member of
three fraternities and was devoted to
the work of these In fact, his at
tack of two and half years ago was
largely due to overwork in carrying
out his entertainment schemes, which
work, added to his office duties. ap-
peared too much for his strength.
The local federal court fully ap-
preciates Mr.. Murphy's fidelity and
ability. and will greatly miss him.
He was good husband, good father.
a good citizen and thorough gentle
man"
Federal Judge Charles F. Clemens
said:
Personally, am sorry to lose Mr..
Murphy not only as an associate In
the work Of this court, but as friend.
From the beginning of his connection
with the office of clerk Of the federal
court as deputy clerk under Mr.. Hatch,
i as an attorney at the bar came in
close touch with him and found 1t a
pleasure to do business with him. He
was always courteous, considerate and
obliging, and ready to come early and
stay late to accommodate the bar.
An Efficient OFFICIAL
and he was an efficient official,
devoting considerable time outside of
office hours to making himself well
informed in his work As a man he
was generous. sympathetic, ready to
lend hand in any good cause or to
help the needy. The evidence of high
ideals in his work, his loyalty to the
court, and his goodfellowship are
pleasant things to think Of
Expressions of sympathy and trib-
utes to the work of Mr. Murphy were
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