Murphy, Peter

Peter Murphy
March 24, 1851-November 5, 1918

Niles Daily Sun, Tuesday, November 5, 1918, page 1, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library



    The death of Peter W. Murphy which occurred at his home on Main street this morning at 1:30 o'clock, removed a highly respected citizen who has made this city his home for over 50 years.  Mr. Murphy's death followed a prolonged illness from locomptor ataxia. He had been sick for about two years and within the past six months complications developed which prevented him from walking and he was able to get about only in a wheeled chair.
    Mr. Murphy was born in Dover, Del., March 24, 1851. When a boy of 13 years he came to Niles with his widowed mother, Mrs. Clement Murphy, and since that time had resided in Niles or immediate vicinity.  For 12 years prior to the time his health began to fail, Mr. Murphy engaged in business for himself, conducting a general store building on North Second street.
    On Dec. 3 1878, Mr. Murphy was united in marriage to Miss Mary Elizabeth Meredith, Rev. H.M. Joy performing the marriage ceremony at the Methodist parsonage.  Four children were born to them who, with the widow are left to mourn the loss of a devoted husband and father. The children are Frank Murphy of Flint; Mrs. W.F. Showers, Niles; Mrs. Arthur Miller, Everett, Wash., and Mrs. O.W. Fackert of Niles.  A sister of the deceased, Mrs. James H. Jacobs, resides in Harrinton, Del. and half brother, Isaac Murphy, lives in Jackson. Four grandchildren also survive.
    The funeral arrangements have not been made pending word from Mrs. Miller, who is expected for the services.
Niles Daily Star, Tuesday, November 5, 1918, page 1, col. 6, microfilm Niles District Library


    Niles today lost a life-long resident, Peter Murphy, after having resided here and neighboring community since a small boy, passed away early this morning.
    For the past six months he has been helpless and about a week ago was taken seriously ill with a complication of diseases.
    He was born March 24, 1851 in Dover, Delaware. When but a small boy he moved to Niles. In the year 1878 he was married to Mary Elizabeth Meredith in this city.  After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Murphy lived on a farm north of Niles. Deceased conducted a new and second hand furniture store. Early last spring his health failed him and he was forced to give up his business.
    He is survived by his wife and four children, Frank, now in Flint; Mrs. W.F. Showers and Mrs. O.W. Fackert of this city and Mrs. A.P. Miller of Everet, Washington. One sister, Mrs. J.H. Jacobs, residing in Delaware and one brother, Isaac Murphy of Jackson, this state.
    Funeral announcement later.
Niles Daily Sun, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 1918, page 1, col. 6, microfilm Niles District Library

FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

    The funeral services for Peter W. Murphy will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3:30 o'clock from the residence on Main street.  Rev. E.G. Lewis will officiate. Interment will occur at Silver Brook cemetery.
Niles Daily Star, Wed. November 6, 1918, page 4, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

    Funeral services for Peter Murphy will be held tomorrow at 3:30 o'clock from his apartments in Main street.  Dr. E.G. Lewis will officiate. Burial will take place in Silver Brook cemetery.
Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, November 6, 1918, page 4, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

    Frank Murphy is here from Flint, called by the death of his father.  Mr. Murphy is an official tester in the aircraft department of the Buick plant. His work is to put the final O.K. on Liberty motors, used in government airplanes.  These motors are put on a block, and run at top speed from one to 50 hours continuously. During this time all defects are detected.
Niles Daily Star, Thursday, November 7, 1918, page 4, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

    Funeral services for Peter Murphy were held this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock from the house on Main street.  Rev. Lewis officiating. Interment took place at silver Brook cemetery.