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tiaI arrival in Hawaii he made friends
and kept them. The record or his
business and official life here is a
bright one He was a member OF three
Eraternal organizations and always
was at the forefront in any project
which they put forward. In the death
IGf Mr.. Murphy Honolulu has lost a
splendid citizen. an efficient official
and thorough gentleman.
Was Born ia New York.
Mr.. Murphy was born In New York
fifty on May 4. 1861, In which city
his relatives have been in business
for FIVE generations. He was the SON
CT 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 a large
drygoods concern Shortly after he
/ vas made assistant manager OF Jor.
dams. and then assistant manager OF
the Kahuku store. One June 13, 1898,
| he married Katherine f. MeI.ain and,
when Thelma Murphy was about two
years old. left for New York City with
his family.
/ Returning to Hawaii. Mr.. Murphy
went into business for himself, con-
ducting shoe store in this city. A
year later he was appointed as clerk
lin the public works department and
IL years ago became clerk in the local
federal court.
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! Upon the retirement OF the chief
clerk of the federal court, Mr.. MUIR
| nhy 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 past exalted ruler In the
Elks and past chancellor in the
Knights of Pythias.
Paralysis in 1918.
On February 90, 1919, 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 13, this year, ne 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: Z
He 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 half
years ago by the aflment to which.
he finally suecumbed. he appeared to
have made up his mind to get well
and he concentrated his energies to
that end .-...,.s
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 If
he. would recover substantially his
former health.
Attack Due to overwork.
The attack month ago was q
surprise and disappointment. Out
side Of his duties, HIS activities have
been great. Mr.. Murphy had always
amateur way. He was a member nf
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 oYerwork In carrying
out his entertainment schemes, which
work, added to his office duties, APP
peared too much for his strength.
The local federal court fully APP
preciates Mr.. Murphy's fidelity and
ability, and will greatly miss him..
He was good husband, good father,
a good citizen and a 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,
as an attorney at the bar came in
close touch with him and found it a
pleasure to do business with him. He
was always courteous, considerable and
obliging, and ready to come early and
stay late to accommodate the bar.
An Efficient Official.
And he was an efficient official,
devotfng 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
!, oord From oil o,,o ~ ORG fodov II, ro-