Druggist, Lawyer, City Clerk 1883 to 1890, City Auditor, Mayor of Holyoke in 1891, City Solicitor until 1912. Appointed Postmaster between 1893 and 1897 during Cleveland's second term as President.
THE DEATH OF M. J. GRIFFIN.A FORMER MAYOR OF HOLYOKE As Postmaster and City Solicitor He Had Also Served the City. Former Mayor Michael J. Griffin of Holyoke, who died at his home on Brooks Avenue in that city early yesterday morning, had been ill for a number of months. Last fall he was taken with an attack of sciatic rheumatism, and complication developed, making his condition serious, and for the last few weeks practically no hope had been held out for his recovery. Mr. Griffin had received many honors at the hands of Holyoke, and had deserved every one accorded him. He was always firm in his stand for what he believed was right, and nothing could swerve him from it. In public office this trait showed strongly, and a possible defeat for the office never caused
[Photo]EX-MAYOR MICHEL J. GRIFFIN
him to adopt a course that he did not believe to be honest and straightforward. In public office he was a capable and efficient servant of the city, making a host of friends and few enemies. By hard work he accomplished much, and his record while in public life was one in which pride could well be taken.He had suffered many severe trials and sorrows during the past few years, first losing a son and daughter, and about four years ago the death of his wife occurred, and last June death took his remaining son Daniel. Mr Griffin was born in Holyoke 52 years ago, and was the son of John B. and Mary (Lawlor) Griffin. He graduated from the high school in 1876, following which he took a course in a business school in Springfield. He was then employed for a while time as a drug clerk, and in 1883 was elected city clerk, holding this office for the next eight years, and in 1890 was elected mayor, serving during 1891. At this time he conducted a drug store on upper High street, later locating at the corner of High and Dwight streets, in the property now owned by the McAuslan & Wakelin store. During Cleveland's second term as president he appointed Mr. Griffin postmaster, and he served in that capacity for the next four years. During his spare time he studied law in the office of John R. Callahan, and was admitted to the bar in 1897. He sold out his drug store and entered at once on the practice of law. In 1905 he was appointed city solicitor by Mayor Nathan P. Avery, which office he held at the time of his death. For many years he was a member of the St Jerome parish and sang in the choir, but on the division of the parishes became a member of the Holy Cross parish. He leaves a daughter Hannah, a senior at Smith college, and four sisters, Annie Griffin and Mrs John F. Shea, Mrs A. F. Sickman and Mrs John R. Callahan, all of Holyoke. The funeral will be held Tuesday morning, the arrangements to be announced later. The Holyoke bar association met yesterday afternoon and took action on the death of Mr Griffin, a committee being appointed, consisting of Judge Hohn Hildreth, District Attorney C. T. Callahan, James O'Shea and N. P. Avery, to make arrangements for attending the funeral and for furnishing a floral tribute. Another committee was appointed, consisting of James Tierney, P. J. Garvey and O. E. Genest, to draw up suitable resolutions.
HOLYOKE BAR MEETING
RESOLUTIONS ON THE DEATH OF
EX-MAYOR OF HOLYOKE
MICHAEL J. GRIFFIN.
The committee chosen by the members of the Holyoke Bar Association present the following resolutions on the death of our late brother, Michael J. Griffin, and move that they be adopted by the members In meeting assembled.
Whereas Michael J. Griffin as a man was lovable, kind hearted and generous, always good to the poor and needy and ready to help the down trodden in time of distress and trouble.
As a city clerk of the City of Holyoke, which position he held for many years, he was helpful, accommodating, polite and courteous and his time and services were always at the disposal of everyone who called for information or other business at the office,
As mayor of Holyoke, he gave the city a sound business-like administration and was respected and honored in the office. He believed in the right and was always vigorous in denunciation of what was wrong and unjust and took a strong stand on the enforcement of law and order.
As postmaster of Holyoke he made many reforms. He always used his best endeavors for the benefit of all the people; he made the department a model to follow and It is said was often complimented by the department at Washington for the efficient manner in which he conducted his office. The employees under him In the post office esteemed and highly regarded him and considered him a man of the highest ideals.
Michael J. Griffin as city solicitor of Holyoke gave the city splendid service and the legal department under his supervision was conducted in a very capable way; he rendered valuable pinions to the several department of the city of Holyoke which were seldom criticized or overruled; he was a wise counselor; he appeared before the state legislature upon many occasions in many matters in. which the city was Interested with credit to himself and to the people of the city
Be It therefore, Resolved, that in the death of Michael J. Griffin the members of this Bar lose a brother who was always an honorable attorney; a strong worker; well grounded in the law; always respectful to the court; an ornament to his. profession; standing by his verbal agreements with his brother attorneys upon all occasions; courteous, friendly and kind to all; a man of fine habits; unblemished character; wise In counsel and straightforward In action; honest and upright; a man whose virtues and personal qualifications endeared him not only to his brethren of this Bar but to all of his
fellow citizens.
Resolved, That the members of this Bar tender their heartfelt sympathy to the family and relatives of our deceased brother in their hour of affliction.
Resolved, That these resolutions be entered upon the records of the police court of Holyoke and that a copy be, sent to the family of our deceased brother
JAMES TIERNEY,
PATRICK J. GARVEY,
ORPHIR E. GENEST,
Committee on Resolutions
Holyoke Bar Association
As published in the Transcript-Telegram • 30 Mar 1912, Sat • Page: 10
THE DEATH OF M. J. GRIFFIN.A FORMER MAYOR OF HOLYOKE As Postmaster and City Solicitor He Had Also Served the City. Former Mayor Michael J. Griffin of Holyoke, who died at his home on Brooks Avenue in that city early yesterday morning, had been ill for a number of months. Last fall he was taken with an attack of sciatic rheumatism, and complication developed, making his condition serious, and for the last few weeks practically no hope had been held out for his recovery. Mr. Griffin had received many honors at the hands of Holyoke, and had deserved every one accorded him. He was always firm in his stand for what he believed was right, and nothing could swerve him from it. In public office this trait showed strongly, and a possible defeat for the office never caused
[Photo]EX-MAYOR MICHEL J. GRIFFIN
him to adopt a course that he did not believe to be honest and straightforward. In public office he was a capable and efficient servant of the city, making a host of friends and few enemies. By hard work he accomplished much, and his record while in public life was one in which pride could well be taken.He had suffered many severe trials and sorrows during the past few years, first losing a son and daughter, and about four years ago the death of his wife occurred, and last June death took his remaining son Daniel. Mr Griffin was born in Holyoke 52 years ago, and was the son of John B. and Mary (Lawlor) Griffin. He graduated from the high school in 1876, following which he took a course in a business school in Springfield. He was then employed for a while time as a drug clerk, and in 1883 was elected city clerk, holding this office for the next eight years, and in 1890 was elected mayor, serving during 1891. At this time he conducted a drug store on upper High street, later locating at the corner of High and Dwight streets, in the property now owned by the McAuslan & Wakelin store. During Cleveland's second term as president he appointed Mr. Griffin postmaster, and he served in that capacity for the next four years. During his spare time he studied law in the office of John R. Callahan, and was admitted to the bar in 1897. He sold out his drug store and entered at once on the practice of law. In 1905 he was appointed city solicitor by Mayor Nathan P. Avery, which office he held at the time of his death. For many years he was a member of the St Jerome parish and sang in the choir, but on the division of the parishes became a member of the Holy Cross parish. He leaves a daughter Hannah, a senior at Smith college, and four sisters, Annie Griffin and Mrs John F. Shea, Mrs A. F. Sickman and Mrs John R. Callahan, all of Holyoke. The funeral will be held Tuesday morning, the arrangements to be announced later. The Holyoke bar association met yesterday afternoon and took action on the death of Mr Griffin, a committee being appointed, consisting of Judge Hohn Hildreth, District Attorney C. T. Callahan, James O'Shea and N. P. Avery, to make arrangements for attending the funeral and for furnishing a floral tribute. Another committee was appointed, consisting of James Tierney, P. J. Garvey and O. E. Genest, to draw up suitable resolutions.
HOLYOKE BAR MEETING
RESOLUTIONS ON THE DEATH OF
EX-MAYOR OF HOLYOKE
MICHAEL J. GRIFFIN.
The committee chosen by the members of the Holyoke Bar Association present the following resolutions on the death of our late brother, Michael J. Griffin, and move that they be adopted by the members In meeting assembled.
Whereas Michael J. Griffin as a man was lovable, kind hearted and generous, always good to the poor and needy and ready to help the down trodden in time of distress and trouble.
As a city clerk of the City of Holyoke, which position he held for many years, he was helpful, accommodating, polite and courteous and his time and services were always at the disposal of everyone who called for information or other business at the office,
As mayor of Holyoke, he gave the city a sound business-like administration and was respected and honored in the office. He believed in the right and was always vigorous in denunciation of what was wrong and unjust and took a strong stand on the enforcement of law and order.
As postmaster of Holyoke he made many reforms. He always used his best endeavors for the benefit of all the people; he made the department a model to follow and It is said was often complimented by the department at Washington for the efficient manner in which he conducted his office. The employees under him In the post office esteemed and highly regarded him and considered him a man of the highest ideals.
Michael J. Griffin as city solicitor of Holyoke gave the city splendid service and the legal department under his supervision was conducted in a very capable way; he rendered valuable pinions to the several department of the city of Holyoke which were seldom criticized or overruled; he was a wise counselor; he appeared before the state legislature upon many occasions in many matters in. which the city was Interested with credit to himself and to the people of the city
Be It therefore, Resolved, that in the death of Michael J. Griffin the members of this Bar lose a brother who was always an honorable attorney; a strong worker; well grounded in the law; always respectful to the court; an ornament to his. profession; standing by his verbal agreements with his brother attorneys upon all occasions; courteous, friendly and kind to all; a man of fine habits; unblemished character; wise In counsel and straightforward In action; honest and upright; a man whose virtues and personal qualifications endeared him not only to his brethren of this Bar but to all of his
fellow citizens.
Resolved, That the members of this Bar tender their heartfelt sympathy to the family and relatives of our deceased brother in their hour of affliction.
Resolved, That these resolutions be entered upon the records of the police court of Holyoke and that a copy be, sent to the family of our deceased brother
JAMES TIERNEY,
PATRICK J. GARVEY,
ORPHIR E. GENEST,
Committee on Resolutions
Holyoke Bar Association
As published in the Transcript-Telegram • 30 Mar 1912, Sat • Page: 10
Druggist, Lawyer, City Clerk 1883 to 1890, City Auditor, Mayor of Holyoke in 1891, City Solicitor until 1912. Appointed Postmaster between 1893 and 1897 during Cleveland's second term as President.
THE DEATH OF M. J. GRIFFIN.A FORMER MAYOR OF HOLYOKE As Postmaster and City Solicitor He Had Also Served the City. Former Mayor Michael J. Griffin of Holyoke, who died at his home on Brooks Avenue in that city early yesterday morning, had been ill for a number of months. Last fall he was taken with an attack of sciatic rheumatism, and complication developed, making his condition serious, and for the last few weeks practically no hope had been held out for his recovery. Mr. Griffin had received many honors at the hands of Holyoke, and had deserved every one accorded him. He was always firm in his stand for what he believed was right, and nothing could swerve him from it. In public office this trait showed strongly, and a possible defeat for the office never caused
[Photo]EX-MAYOR MICHEL J. GRIFFIN
him to adopt a course that he did not believe to be honest and straightforward. In public office he was a capable and efficient servant of the city, making a host of friends and few enemies. By hard work he accomplished much, and his record while in public life was one in which pride could well be taken.He had suffered many severe trials and sorrows during the past few years, first losing a son and daughter, and about four years ago the death of his wife occurred, and last June death took his remaining son Daniel. Mr Griffin was born in Holyoke 52 years ago, and was the son of John B. and Mary (Lawlor) Griffin. He graduated from the high school in 1876, following which he took a course in a business school in Springfield. He was then employed for a while time as a drug clerk, and in 1883 was elected city clerk, holding this office for the next eight years, and in 1890 was elected mayor, serving during 1891. At this time he conducted a drug store on upper High street, later locating at the corner of High and Dwight streets, in the property now owned by the McAuslan & Wakelin store. During Cleveland's second term as president he appointed Mr. Griffin postmaster, and he served in that capacity for the next four years. During his spare time he studied law in the office of John R. Callahan, and was admitted to the bar in 1897. He sold out his drug store and entered at once on the practice of law. In 1905 he was appointed city solicitor by Mayor Nathan P. Avery, which office he held at the time of his death. For many years he was a member of the St Jerome parish and sang in the choir, but on the division of the parishes became a member of the Holy Cross parish. He leaves a daughter Hannah, a senior at Smith college, and four sisters, Annie Griffin and Mrs John F. Shea, Mrs A. F. Sickman and Mrs John R. Callahan, all of Holyoke. The funeral will be held Tuesday morning, the arrangements to be announced later. The Holyoke bar association met yesterday afternoon and took action on the death of Mr Griffin, a committee being appointed, consisting of Judge Hohn Hildreth, District Attorney C. T. Callahan, James O'Shea and N. P. Avery, to make arrangements for attending the funeral and for furnishing a floral tribute. Another committee was appointed, consisting of James Tierney, P. J. Garvey and O. E. Genest, to draw up suitable resolutions.
HOLYOKE BAR MEETING
RESOLUTIONS ON THE DEATH OF
EX-MAYOR OF HOLYOKE
MICHAEL J. GRIFFIN.
The committee chosen by the members of the Holyoke Bar Association present the following resolutions on the death of our late brother, Michael J. Griffin, and move that they be adopted by the members In meeting assembled.
Whereas Michael J. Griffin as a man was lovable, kind hearted and generous, always good to the poor and needy and ready to help the down trodden in time of distress and trouble.
As a city clerk of the City of Holyoke, which position he held for many years, he was helpful, accommodating, polite and courteous and his time and services were always at the disposal of everyone who called for information or other business at the office,
As mayor of Holyoke, he gave the city a sound business-like administration and was respected and honored in the office. He believed in the right and was always vigorous in denunciation of what was wrong and unjust and took a strong stand on the enforcement of law and order.
As postmaster of Holyoke he made many reforms. He always used his best endeavors for the benefit of all the people; he made the department a model to follow and It is said was often complimented by the department at Washington for the efficient manner in which he conducted his office. The employees under him In the post office esteemed and highly regarded him and considered him a man of the highest ideals.
Michael J. Griffin as city solicitor of Holyoke gave the city splendid service and the legal department under his supervision was conducted in a very capable way; he rendered valuable pinions to the several department of the city of Holyoke which were seldom criticized or overruled; he was a wise counselor; he appeared before the state legislature upon many occasions in many matters in. which the city was Interested with credit to himself and to the people of the city
Be It therefore, Resolved, that in the death of Michael J. Griffin the members of this Bar lose a brother who was always an honorable attorney; a strong worker; well grounded in the law; always respectful to the court; an ornament to his. profession; standing by his verbal agreements with his brother attorneys upon all occasions; courteous, friendly and kind to all; a man of fine habits; unblemished character; wise In counsel and straightforward In action; honest and upright; a man whose virtues and personal qualifications endeared him not only to his brethren of this Bar but to all of his
fellow citizens.
Resolved, That the members of this Bar tender their heartfelt sympathy to the family and relatives of our deceased brother in their hour of affliction.
Resolved, That these resolutions be entered upon the records of the police court of Holyoke and that a copy be, sent to the family of our deceased brother
JAMES TIERNEY,
PATRICK J. GARVEY,
ORPHIR E. GENEST,
Committee on Resolutions
Holyoke Bar Association
As published in the Transcript-Telegram • 30 Mar 1912, Sat • Page: 10
THE DEATH OF M. J. GRIFFIN.A FORMER MAYOR OF HOLYOKE As Postmaster and City Solicitor He Had Also Served the City. Former Mayor Michael J. Griffin of Holyoke, who died at his home on Brooks Avenue in that city early yesterday morning, had been ill for a number of months. Last fall he was taken with an attack of sciatic rheumatism, and complication developed, making his condition serious, and for the last few weeks practically no hope had been held out for his recovery. Mr. Griffin had received many honors at the hands of Holyoke, and had deserved every one accorded him. He was always firm in his stand for what he believed was right, and nothing could swerve him from it. In public office this trait showed strongly, and a possible defeat for the office never caused
[Photo]EX-MAYOR MICHEL J. GRIFFIN
him to adopt a course that he did not believe to be honest and straightforward. In public office he was a capable and efficient servant of the city, making a host of friends and few enemies. By hard work he accomplished much, and his record while in public life was one in which pride could well be taken.He had suffered many severe trials and sorrows during the past few years, first losing a son and daughter, and about four years ago the death of his wife occurred, and last June death took his remaining son Daniel. Mr Griffin was born in Holyoke 52 years ago, and was the son of John B. and Mary (Lawlor) Griffin. He graduated from the high school in 1876, following which he took a course in a business school in Springfield. He was then employed for a while time as a drug clerk, and in 1883 was elected city clerk, holding this office for the next eight years, and in 1890 was elected mayor, serving during 1891. At this time he conducted a drug store on upper High street, later locating at the corner of High and Dwight streets, in the property now owned by the McAuslan & Wakelin store. During Cleveland's second term as president he appointed Mr. Griffin postmaster, and he served in that capacity for the next four years. During his spare time he studied law in the office of John R. Callahan, and was admitted to the bar in 1897. He sold out his drug store and entered at once on the practice of law. In 1905 he was appointed city solicitor by Mayor Nathan P. Avery, which office he held at the time of his death. For many years he was a member of the St Jerome parish and sang in the choir, but on the division of the parishes became a member of the Holy Cross parish. He leaves a daughter Hannah, a senior at Smith college, and four sisters, Annie Griffin and Mrs John F. Shea, Mrs A. F. Sickman and Mrs John R. Callahan, all of Holyoke. The funeral will be held Tuesday morning, the arrangements to be announced later. The Holyoke bar association met yesterday afternoon and took action on the death of Mr Griffin, a committee being appointed, consisting of Judge Hohn Hildreth, District Attorney C. T. Callahan, James O'Shea and N. P. Avery, to make arrangements for attending the funeral and for furnishing a floral tribute. Another committee was appointed, consisting of James Tierney, P. J. Garvey and O. E. Genest, to draw up suitable resolutions.
HOLYOKE BAR MEETING
RESOLUTIONS ON THE DEATH OF
EX-MAYOR OF HOLYOKE
MICHAEL J. GRIFFIN.
The committee chosen by the members of the Holyoke Bar Association present the following resolutions on the death of our late brother, Michael J. Griffin, and move that they be adopted by the members In meeting assembled.
Whereas Michael J. Griffin as a man was lovable, kind hearted and generous, always good to the poor and needy and ready to help the down trodden in time of distress and trouble.
As a city clerk of the City of Holyoke, which position he held for many years, he was helpful, accommodating, polite and courteous and his time and services were always at the disposal of everyone who called for information or other business at the office,
As mayor of Holyoke, he gave the city a sound business-like administration and was respected and honored in the office. He believed in the right and was always vigorous in denunciation of what was wrong and unjust and took a strong stand on the enforcement of law and order.
As postmaster of Holyoke he made many reforms. He always used his best endeavors for the benefit of all the people; he made the department a model to follow and It is said was often complimented by the department at Washington for the efficient manner in which he conducted his office. The employees under him In the post office esteemed and highly regarded him and considered him a man of the highest ideals.
Michael J. Griffin as city solicitor of Holyoke gave the city splendid service and the legal department under his supervision was conducted in a very capable way; he rendered valuable pinions to the several department of the city of Holyoke which were seldom criticized or overruled; he was a wise counselor; he appeared before the state legislature upon many occasions in many matters in. which the city was Interested with credit to himself and to the people of the city
Be It therefore, Resolved, that in the death of Michael J. Griffin the members of this Bar lose a brother who was always an honorable attorney; a strong worker; well grounded in the law; always respectful to the court; an ornament to his. profession; standing by his verbal agreements with his brother attorneys upon all occasions; courteous, friendly and kind to all; a man of fine habits; unblemished character; wise In counsel and straightforward In action; honest and upright; a man whose virtues and personal qualifications endeared him not only to his brethren of this Bar but to all of his
fellow citizens.
Resolved, That the members of this Bar tender their heartfelt sympathy to the family and relatives of our deceased brother in their hour of affliction.
Resolved, That these resolutions be entered upon the records of the police court of Holyoke and that a copy be, sent to the family of our deceased brother
JAMES TIERNEY,
PATRICK J. GARVEY,
ORPHIR E. GENEST,
Committee on Resolutions
Holyoke Bar Association
As published in the Transcript-Telegram • 30 Mar 1912, Sat • Page: 10
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