REDMOND P. CONLON.

Ex-Judge Redmond P. Conlon, one of Newark's best known residents, died July 12, 1918 in his home, 35 James Street. He was born in Ireland sixty-seven years ago and came here at the age of thirteen.

He entered the real estate and insurance field and built up a large business under the firm name of R. P. Conlon & Son. Governor Ludlow in the early eighties honored Mr. Conlon with a lieutenancy in the First Regiment, and Governor Abbett later appointed him Judge of the Second Criminal Court. Four times Mr. Conlon was elected president by the New Jersey Association of Underwriters.

He was also elected president of the Underwriters' Protective Association on two different occasions. He was a life member of the Young Men's Catholic Association, a member of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, of which he was for years president, and the American Irish Historical Society.

JOHN JEROME KELLY.

A member of the New York Stock Exchange and of this Society since 1912, died in New York City, April 27, 1918. He was a grand-nephew of Cardinal McCloskey. Mr. Kelly was a member of the Catholic Club; New York Athletic Club, and a manager of the Roman Catholic Orphan Asylum in the City of New York. He formerly belonged to Squadron A, National Guard, New York, and was extremely popular in a large circle of friends.

MICHAEL J. MAHONY.

Michael J. Mahony, member of this Society, died March 12, 1918, in New York City and was buried on the 16th from Holy Name Church, where a Solemn High Mass was celebrated by his nephew, the Rev. William Mahony of the O. P., assisted by two other members of the order; Mr. Mahony was seventy-eight years of age. He arrived from County Cork, Ireland, about 1850, attended public school, and later Cooper Institute, evening sessions.

With his brothers, Eugene P. and Daniel F. Mahony, he estab

lished and carried on the business of builders and contractors, doing much public work for the United States Government and the City and State of New York. He retired from active building in about 1900, and devoted his time in taking care of considerable real estate which he had accumulated in and around the City of New York.

Mr. Mahony leaves a widow, Annie Campbell Mahony, but no issue; he also leaves a brother, Daniel F. Mahony, and a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Walsh, both of whom are the parents of a number of children. In the present war there are four nephews in the service of the United States; two in the Navy, William P. Walsh and Andrew M. Mahony; and two in the Army, Joseph Mahony and John Mahony, 13th Cavalry. Mr. Mahony was always deeply interested in any questions for the betterment of Ireland and her people; was a member of the Clan na Gael for fifty years, and had been a member of the American Irish Historical Society for many years. He was, at the time of his death, a trustee of the Holy Name Church, at 96th Street and Amsterdam Avenue.

MICHAEL J. O'LEARY.

A wide circle of friends in New York and in many parts of the United States received a very sad shock, when the newspapers announced the death of Michael J. O'Leary on May 13, 1918. On that morning, Mr. O'Leary, while on his way to his office at 195 Broadway, stepped off a subway train at Brooklyn Bridge station and was seized with an attack of vertigo. While in the act of searching for some support on account of the resulting dizziness, he suddenly fell forward to the tracks just as a train was entering the station and the unfortunate man was killed almost instantly.

Mr. O'Leary was born in Cork, Ireland, on December 4, 1854, and received his education at the Presentation Brothers College in that city. He was engaged in mercantile business in Cork for several years and when twenty-six years old he came to New York and entered the service of the French Cable Company. Two years later, he became associated with the Western Union Telegraph Company as registrar of its cable service and cable correspondent in the office of the president and general manager. He filled this important post for fifteen years with great credit

and success, and in 1897 he accepted the secretaryship of the Telegraphers' Mutual Benefit Association, and through his great energy and fine personality he made this organization a nationwide body of many thousand members.

He was one of the best known members of the telegraphic fraternity in the United States and for many years he was prominently identified with various telegraphic and electrical societies. Of splendid physique, genial personality and fine address, he was a favorite whenever he appeared at the public functions and dinners of these societies and it may be said that no individual in the business was more warmly welcomed at these gatherings than Michael J. O'Leary. His position as secretary of the insurance organization of the telegraph companies' employes brought him in contact with numerous members of the profession, to whom he was personally known and esteemed from coast to coast.

Like a true Irishman, he was always ready to help a fellow man in trouble or distress and the American Irish Historical Society had no more devoted member. He never lost his love for the land of his birth, even among the busy scenes in which he was engaged on this side of the water, and he often discussed with the writer his ardent hope that he would live to see the day of Ireland's regeneration. In every way, Michael J. O'Leary was a fine type of the true Celt and good American citizen.

JAMES O'NEIL.

James O'Neil, a member of this Society since 1916, died at his residence, Binghamton, N. Y., May 9, 1918, after an illness of a few days. He was born in Ireland. He was came to this country when 10 years of age, and served during the Civil War in the Navy, on the ironclad steamship Dictator.

He was one of the oldest business men of the city and a pioneer in the building of the Water Street business district. He established his wagon-making and contracting business on Water Street in 1877. Mr. O'Neil was for many years treasurer of the local branch of the old Land League and a devoted follower of Parnell.

PATRICK J. RYAN.

Patrick J. Ryan, postmaster and former mayor of Elizabeth, N. J., and a member of this society since 1906, died at his home in that city December 25, 1917.

Mr. Ryan was born in Limerick, Ireland, March 6, 1845. He came to America with his parents at the age of 7 years and the family located in New York City. His first position in the business world was in a type foundry, later being engaged in the commission business, and still later with a drygoods firm in Church Street, New York. The family moved to Elizabeth in 1860, and thereafter Mr. Ryan always made Elizabeth his home and took part in many of the movements for the betterment of the city.

His first venture into the civic life of the city was an appointment as clerk of the city market. His appointment was made possible in 1871, through the efforts of Dr. Thomas A. Carlton, father of the late City Comptroller Albert B. Carlton. He early displayed an ability for putting civic affairs upon a business basis.

Mr. Ryan was treasurer of the Elizabeth General Hospital for many years, also treasurer of the Consumers' Ice & Cold Storage Company, and was associated with his brother, William H. Ryan, in the real estate business in Broad Street, the firm being originally Egan & Ryan.

He was for years president of the Board of Managers of the State Hospital for the Insane at Morris Plains, in which capacity he achieved much towards the building up of this institution.

Mr. Ryan was a communicant of St. Mary's Church, of which he was also a trustee. He was active in social and fraternal circles, being a member of Elizabeth Lodge, B. P. O. E.; the Liederkranz, the Maennerchor, the Knights of Columbus, Holy Name Society, Catholic Benevolent Legion and the Order of Foresters. In each organization with which he was affiliated he took an active and leading part, occupying the various honored positions which are bestowed upon the substantial members of such organizations.

Mr. Ryan's death removed a dominant figure from the business and political life of the city. He was a man of sterling integrity, and his advice had been sought by men of all classes, and his aid, always judiciously extended, was sought and received by many.

He held many responsible positions. In August, 1917, he was again nominated by President Wilson to fill the important post of postmaster of Elizabeth, after having served four years under President Wilson's previous administration.

In January, 1901, Mr. Ryan became acting mayor upon the death of W. A. M. Mack, and served from January to November. He was elected to a full term in November of that year, defeating George Squier. In 1902 he ran against Ellis Meeker and defeated him for the full two-year term of mayor.

In 1904 he was defeated by Samuel J. Berry, which was the year of the Roosevelt sweep and a Presidential year.

In 1906 he defeated Mr. Berry, and served the full two-year term, displaying through his service as the city's executive the same broad-minded spirit and strict business policy that had marked all his work in civic and private life.

Previous to becoming mayor he had been overseer of the poor, president of the council and alderman-at-large.

The mayor of Elizabeth on the morning after Mr. Ryan's death gave out the following statement:

"The Mayor, with deep and sincere sorrow, announces to the officials and employes of the various city departments and to the public at large the sudden death of Postmaster and former Mayor Patrick J. Ryan, who on Christmas Day, unexpectedly and suddenly passed away.

"For many years, Mr. Ryan served the community in various offices, as clerk of the market, overseer of the poor, president of City Council and Mayor. Besides he was active in many organizations working for the benefit and in the interest of our people. Unassuming, kind and gentle in his private and official life, upright and honest in the administration of both official and private business entrusted to him by the people, he was an example of a true man and citizen, who well deserves to live in the memory of our citizens as a man, who has served the community well and unselfishly.

"In honor to his memory, the departments will fly their flags at half mast until the day after the funeral services."