William H. Quinn.
Came to this country, an orphan, when but nine years of age; went to Hallowell, Me., when twenty-three years old, locating permanently there in 1877; became prominent in business life; served on the Hallowell board of aldermen. “Whatever word he gave was the equal of a bond doubly secured.” He died in Hallowell, July 11, 1900, aged fifty years.
Rev. Thomas W. Broderick.
Born in Willimantic, Conn., May 1, 1850; was educated at Terrebonne College, Canada, finishing his studies in Belgium; was rector of St. Peter’s Catholic church, Hartford, Conn., for sixteen years, until his death in that city, Aug. 12, 1900.
Rev. Michael O’Brien.
Born in Ballina, County Tipperary, Ireland, May 1, 1825; completed his classical studies at Killaloe, and took his theological course at All Hallows College, Dublin; came to New York in 1848; affiliated with the diocese of Buffalo, N. Y., and was ordained to the priesthood in 1849; was made pastor of St. Patrick’s church, Rochester, N. Y., in 1854; in 1859 was made one of the vicars general of the Buffalo diocese. At the time of his death, Aug. 28, 1900, while on a visit to Ireland, he was rector of St. Patrick’s church, Lowell, Mass., and had been for several years.
John B. Wright.
Born in Charlestown, Mass., February, 1854; began his career as a newspaper man by gathering information for the Charlestown Advertiser. Later, he was in the offices of the Boston News and the Woonsocket (R. I.) Patriot. In 1876 he joined the reportorial staff of the Boston Herald, and for more than a decade faithfully and brilliantly served that paper. Mr. Wright was one of the most expert reporters of current events ever known in the state; became private secretary to Gov. B. F. Butler of Massachusetts. In 1889 he became editor and part owner of the Gazette, a daily paper of Haverhill, Mass., which position he held up to the time of his death. He passed away in Haverhill, Oct. 17, 1900.
Michael W. Kelliher, M. D.
Born in Palmer, Mass., Feb. 20, 1864; studied for two years at the University of Vermont; was graduated in medicine from the University of New York in 1886; took a post-graduate course, and then located in Pawtucket, R. I.; was appointed medical examiner for Pawtucket and Lincoln, R. I., by Governor Davis in 1890, for a term of six years; was elected to the Pawtucket school board for three years; was a member of the Rhode Island Medical Society; died in Pawtucket, Oct. 31, 1900.