Iowa Old Press

Davenport Weekly Leader; Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa; November 21, 1899

Obituary
Nolan.
     Mrs. Maggie Cosgrove of this city has received word from Ireland of the funeral of her brother, John A. Nolan, whose demise occasioned great regret in Belmullet and vicinity where he was mourned by the entire population who held him in the highest regard. Mr. Nolan had gone to Dublin for treatment for conjunctivitis of the eyes, and while there contracted pneumonia, which led to his death. The sad tidings created general sorrow in Erris, on the day the remains arrived from Dublin, the whole town suspended business and joined in the funeral. Solemn requiem Mass was celebrated by Right Rev. M.J. Hewson, deacon Rev. Quin; subdeacons, Revs. Munelly, Hale, Hegarty, O'Reilly and Kearney.
     The chief mourners were Miss C. Nolan, sister, Miss O'Dowd, Ballina; Mrs. Thos. O'Reilly, Carn house; Mrs. Cleary, Mrs. O'Boyle and P. Corcoran, Esq, Castlebar.
     The deceased had held many positions of responsibility of trust and for 23 years had acted in the capacity of relieving officer for the Belmullet Union. Since the inspection of the congested districts. Mr. Nolan had acted as their agent, and his work covered Mayo, Galway and Donegal, where he accomplished great good for the suffering peasantry. His works of mercy will live long in their greatful recollection. His works will follow him.

Submitted by C.J.L., Mar 2006