Michael Maher
Kentucky Post, Wednesday, 2 January 1907, page 5
PARALYSIS-Michael Maher, father of Deputy Court Clerk Henry Maher, was stricken with paralysis yesterday at his home, 730 Park av. Newport and his life is despaired of. He is 69 years of age and is one of the substantial citizens of Newport. Three of his sons are engaged in the plumbing business. Henry Maher is at present at San Antonio Tex. and news of his father's illness was telegraphed yesterday.
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Kentucky Post, Friday, 4 January 1907, page 7
TO ATTEND-Deputy County Clerk Henry Maher is on his way home from San Antonio Tex. to attend the funeral of his father, Michael Maher, which takes place tomorrow morning from the Immaculate Conception Church at 9 am.
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Kentucky Post, Saturday, 5 January 1907, page 5
RIVER MAN-The funeral services over the remains of Michael Maher were conducted at 9 am today at the Immaculate Conception Church, Newport, in the presence of a large number of friends. James McNerney, pastor of the church, celebrated the high requiem mass. The pallbearers were Carles Rehling, Joseph Richmond, T J Widing, John Moore, John Waters and Frank Maher. Henry Maher, a son, who was in San Antonio Tex. at the time of the death, arrived home in time to attend the funeral.
Maher was one of the best known river men in this vicinity and was fro 35 years connected with the Champion Coal boats and fleets. He retired from business pursuits 10 years ago. During the years of his service with the coal company he assisted in many daring rescues of life and property both on the Licking and Ohio Rivers. The flag on the Cincinnati Landing was hung at half mast today our of respect for the deceased. His four sons who survive him are all prominent in business and official life.
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Cincinnati Enquirer, Monday, 6 January 1907, page 15
The funeral of Michael Maher took place yesterday morning from the Church of the Immaculate Conception.