Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-05
FEDERAL COURT
HONORS MAHONEY
Judges Smith, Munger and
Woodrough Preside at
Services for Dead.
PRAISE FOR HIS VIRTUES

| Memorial services for the late
Timothy J. Mahoney were held Fri
day morning in the federal court
room, which was crowded with at.
torneys, court officials and judges.
Federal Judges Smith, Munger and
Woodrough presided and the most
eloquent members OF the bar bore
testimony to lofty character, high
ideals and professional attainments
Of Mr.. Mahoney. A tremor shook
the voices of some Of the speakers as
they spoke OF him.
mo other nan that | know" de-
clared Judge Woodrough. has added
so much dignity and strength to the
courts of Nebraska as Mr.. Mahoney.
To know him was a privilege and a
blessing and | thank God that | knew
this noble man, this Christian gen.
tleman, for so many years"
Edward Leary Speaks.
Edward F. Leary, who was a men,
Der of Mr.. Mahoney's firm for six
years, told OF the helpfulness that
was part of Mr.. Mahoney's nature.
"A kindly Providence allowed me
to. be associated with Mr.. Mahoney
for six years." he said. "Words can
not express what it meant to me, to
be associated daily with such z man,
able, unassuming, always ready to
help. Nobody knew how much Nh,
MShoney gave to help the needy and
to all sorts of charities. The simple
fact is that he gave away thousands
OF dollars year, gave it unostenta-
tiously and not with the desire to be
known as a philanthropist."
Frank H. Gaines, in his address,
said: "Mr. Mahoney was a deeply
religious man. He believed that his
life here was part of the divine
plan. His faith was firmly grounded.
He was sure of the future life. He
never doubted the aiding Of God"
Adopt Resolutions.
Resolutions were adopted and read
by William F. Gurley. They were, in
part, as follows:
"IIe was easily one OF the foremost law
yers in this state and circuit. As an advo-
cate he was mastery. In the prosecution
or defense of important criminal cases he
had no superior. In the conduct of intricate
and involved matters of both law and equity
he was splendidly efficient, equally at home
In nisi prius, or appellate court. His posi-
ton in his profession was an enviabe one
and he earned 1t. He was an indefatigable |
worker. He was tremendously resourceful |
He was superbly competent |
He was man OF high ideals and great |
moral courage There was no such thing |
with him as an unimportant piece Of bust |
ness. Amy business which he undertook for |
/ client. no matter how humble that client |
might be- was important, and called for his |
pest energies and thought. In the long
practice years Of his practice he represented |
arge corporate Interests yet he never sought |
to be, known distinctively as a corporation |
awyer. as IL he were proud of the label He |
was an all round lawyer In the highest
Ind best sense of the word
He was man of great generosity, but |
lis charities were unostentatious. He was
Kindly and courteous In his dealings with
Ill and his consideration for those more
learly associated with him In business was
UGH as to bind him to them with the bonds
II sincere affection.
in the midst Of the multifarious duties
4 his profession he found time for public
ervice and was ever ready to respond to
hat call. When our community was swept
y the great tornado. although in the midst
T crowding professional work, he cheer
ully volunteered his aid and was chosen
hartman Of the welfare committee which |
ad entire charge OF the great work Of feed.
ne and sheltering thousands Of homeless
mes and of the equally important work of
construction. To this task he devoted all
his great ability. No more important and
istinguished service was ever rendered to |
his community by any of its citizens than
he service SO rendered by Timothy ]. Ma
oney.
He was . great lawyer, a serviceable
itizen, clean minded true hearted Chris
an gentleman. His name is written large
pom the annals of our bar"
Others who spoke were c. il
,mythe, Raymond Young, Emmett
mley of Council Bluffs and Judges
mith and Munger.