The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1921-07-28
MICHAEL FLA, <%}CAN, GENERAL
MASTER MECAh.$ .>e'0F C.N., DEAD

of the Eastern Division of the Great
Northern Railway Co., were shocked
to learn of his sudden death in St.
Paul at noon Tuesday. Mr.. Flanni-
gan had been ailing from ulcers of
the stomach and doctors advised him
to have his teeth removed. This was
done several days prior to his death.
He suffered hemorrhage from the
stomach Sunday and was taken to the
hospital, but never rallied, passing
away Tuesday at noon.
Mr.. Flanagan, tho not we'll for
some time, remained at his post and
visited Minot in his official capacity
about ten days ago, where he met
number of his old Great Northern
! associates. At the time they remark
ed that they were worried over his
physical condition.
Mr.. Flanagan was about Sc years
Of age. He had been connected with
the Great Northern Railway Co. since
1882, starting in as wiper in the
roundhouse at GAINESVILLE, MINI. He
later became fireman and then an en-
gineer, coming to Minot in 1888. His
advancement was steady and well
earned. He became travelling engi-
neer and master mechanic while yet
living in Minot and about ten years
ago was promoted to the position of
master mechanic with headquarters in
Everett, WASH, where himself and
family resided for number of years.
He then became superintendent with
headquarters in Whitefish, Mont, and
nearly three years ago was promoted
to the position of General Master Me-
chanic with headquarters in St. Paul.
His division extended from St. Paul
west to Williston. He visited Mi
not frequently and never forgot his
old friends here.
He was married in Minot, his wife
being cousin of Mrs. Guy Frank
with whom she came to Minot in the
early days. He is survived by his
wife and two sons, Harold and Lyle.
Mr.. Flannigan was born in New
Jersey but spent most of his life in
the west.
He was one of the most popular Of
ficials of the Great Northern. He at
tended strictly to business, was stern
when necessary but was always fair
with his men and no official held the
confidence of his men better than
mike" Flanagan. He was . thoro
gentleman and q staunch friend. Fred
Almy, veteran G. N. engineer, was one
Of his closest friends and upon learn
ing the sad news prepared to leave
for st. Paul at once.
c. F. Truax, one of the publishers
of the Independent, was q very close
friend of the deceased, firing for Mr..
Flanagan at one time while Mr.. Flan-
nigan was engineer running out of
Minot.
Mr.. Flanagan was a mevber Of
the Star in the West lodge, No. 33,
A. F. and A. NJ. of this city, also the
Tyrian Chapter and the De Molay
Commandery. He was also Scot
'tish Rite Mason, being a member Of
the KEN Temple at Grand Forks.
The funeral will be held in St. Paul
Friday afternoon and will be conduct
ed by the Masonic Brethren. V. E..
Stenersen, Master of Star in the West
Lodge has wired the Summit Masonis
Lodge of St. Paul, requesting them
to take charge Of the funeral. 1t is
expected that large number Of
friends from North Dakota will at
tend the funeral. Among those from
Minot who will attend are Fred Almy,
Roy McCandless, G. N. superintend-
ent, and Master Mechanic English A
number Of old time engineers from
Williston will also attend.