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ME news of the death of Mr. Thos, as Keating came as a startling shock to his many friends in the East End this morning at ten o'clock. ‘They could hardly believe that such a robust and strong man could be taken off so sudden ly, almost in the prime of life. He had been ill for about a fortnight, and was attended by Drs. Mitchell and Rendell. It was thought at first to be an ordinary cold, and that he would soon recover. Last week, however, the illness became more acute, and developed into bron chitis, which terminated fatally at 9.45 this morning. Revd. Father White was called in early this morning when the physicians found that recovery was hopeless. Mr. Keating was a well-known and prominent citizen of the East End, and took a deep and active interest in every political and civic movement that concerned the Welfare of the Taxpayers. About 4 years ago he represented the East End in the City Council for a term, and while he got there he never failed to use his most earnest endeavors to keep down the city expenditure, and conserve the in terests of the taxpayers. Had he lived, it is probable he would again be appoint ed to a seat at the City Council Board. Mr. Keating spent his youthful days in Ire land,the home of his parents,and always had a warm place in his heart for the old land. He leaves a wife, three sons, and four daughters, with whom we sympa thize in this hour of their affliction.
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St Johns Evening Telegram
St Johns, Newfoundland, CA
Thu, Jul 11, 1901
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