Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-04
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John McGinley. New London's form .er postmaster died at his home, fB Jay street. at AIS Saturday morning. Death came as the result of an aDopiecrto stroke Thursday afternoon, from which he did not regain consciousness
 Mfr. McGiniey was born in New Lon- don. March 8. 1894. He was the son of Capt John Mckinley, a-weu known whaling captain of that period. and Louisa M. Lax Mckinley. As a boy high school. going from there to Eagle-. wood academy. Perth Amboy, Es T. where he completed his education. He then determined to follow a mercnn- tile eareer and soon became identinsd with the white goods trade in New York
 In 1881 when the caH for volunteers came he enlisted as a three monfhg man but never saw active service. When the New London Day was es- taslished in 1881 Mr. Mckinley came from Now York to New London to ac- cept the post of city editor, which he held successfully until made bus iness manager of the same publication. When The Day changed ownership in 1891, he was again selected a city | editor. in which position he continued until appointed postmaster Ry Presi- dent Mckinley in 1898, Fn served continuously as postmaster until April | of this year.
 In the sos, when the Day was one cent paper. Mr. Mckinley wac its local representative and served in that ca pacity for period of about twv years. | During that time genial manner and | good fellowship won him many lifelong friends in this city.
 Prior to receiving the postmastsr- ship and during the period of his newspaper work, Mir. McGinisy had | become a prominent figure in New London life He was for many years clerk of the police court under Jpdgs | Charles ". Butler and at the Same
 time served as city treashrer. He
 was actively identified with St James Episcopal church being at one tinf superintendent of the Sunday schoo1
 and junior warden of the parish.
 In fraternal and social affairs he
 was at all times a leader, and wal affiliated with numerous Organizations He was a member of theN Army and
 Navy club. the Thames Club. past com.
 Inander of W. W. Perkins post G. d
 R., Brainard lodge. A. r. and A M.
 lodge, A O. b. W, Ledyard council
 O. U.'A. M. the Ariston club. the New
 London County Historical society, tn.
 Memorial Hospital association. Jib-
 boom club. Nonofantuc tribe. l. O. R
 M, New London Chamber of Com
 Harbcr club. New London lodge ol
 Elks Central Mission school and al
 honorary member of the Niagara En,
 zine Go. He was the first sachem o
 the first tribe of Red Men instituted
 in New London. His commercial abilit,
 was recognized by his election, to thu | presidency of the Connecticut Boart
 of Trade.
 Mir Mckinley Is survived by hil
 widow. who was Miss Evelyn Esse, of Warren, R. L. and eight children John Jr.. of Hartford; Dr. -winthroi
 E. of Warm Springs. Mont: Rev
 Stephen F. of Cody, Wyo.: Arthur B,
 Thomas S., Lawrence J. Everett E and Morgan of New London.
 Flags in public places about tn city. including the municipal building were placed at half mast Saturdal
 morning. as an expression of genera sorrow.
 } Tn the passing of Mir. McGlnley .Nev London suffers a distinct loss. New of his death. while not unexpected brought forth expressions of pro : foundest sorrow As an able newspa : perman. an eminent public official an | even more as "a man whose characte ' typified infinite gentleness and great , hearted charity he had endeared him self to the community in numerou
 ways.
 The death of Carr ". F. Jahn. a a occurred at his home, No. 622 Mai !. street. East Side. Saturday mornins ]. at 9.30 o'clock. following an Hines
 of several weeks.
 Mir Jahn was born in Germany an = when a young man he came to thi ,, country. landing in New York on Jul = IS. 1853. Mrs. Jahn. whose maide . New York from Germany the sam