Daily
Phoenix, Saskatoon: A gloom was cast over this city yesterday when
the public received the sad intelligence of the deaths [sic] of
Mr. John Phelan, which occurred the previous night (May 4).
That the worst
was expected during several days in no way lessened the regret among
all classes of the community among whom he was held in the utmost
esteem.
Mr. Phelan has
suffered acutely for some weeks from an internal malady, and although
all that science and skill could afford were rendered him, the end
came the night before last as stated.
Mr. Phelan was in
his 50th year, was born in Norfolk County, Ontario and was a son of
the late Dr. Phelan, of Walsingham Centre.
He was associated
with the Canadian Northern for many years and first came west to
Battleford. He was afterwards at Port Arthur, and was transferred to
this city as general agent for the company three years ago. With the
management of the Canadian Northern he was looked upon with
confidence, and his business thoroughness and unfailing courtesy made
for him a large circle of friends.
He was a man
devoid of the least trace of ostentation. His word was his bond and he
possessed commecial [sic] attributes. Generally the last to
speak his utterances invariably was considered with respect and
generally acted upon.
He was a member
of the Board of Trade and his work for the city was characterized by a
quiet force and dignity which found itself expressed more in the
quieter channels of public service than on the platform. He was
essentially a man of action and of ideals.
To his widow and
daughter, brother and sisters, the utmost sympathy is extended.
At the funeral on
Thursday full Masonic honors were observed. Mr. Phelan having been a
Past Master of the order.
