Molony - James Sullivan
Source: Crawfordsville Journal and Review 15 Nov 1928 p 1
James Sullivan Molony, well known resident of Crawfordsville and for many years identified with the business life of this city, passed away at Culver Hospital Thursday morning shortly before 8 o’clock. Mr. Molony died from the effects of injuries received in an accident here when he was struck by an automobile a few weeks ago. Take to the hospital seriously injured, Mr. Molony soon developed complications, his condition having been regarded as critical since the accident. Mr. Molony had been a resident of Crawfordsville for 46 years and during most of that time had been actively engaged in business. He came to this city from Covington, Kentucky and for many years was associated in the clothing business with the late Jacob Joel. Later Mr. Molony entered business for himself for 7 years operating clothing establishments on east Main street and on north Washington Street. In recent years he had been a salesman for two well known companies. Mr. Molony was born in Ireland on April 10, 1855 and when a young man came to the US. After his arrival here he entered the show factory of his uncle, James Molony at Covington, remaining there several years. It was there that he became acquainted with the late Jacob Joel, returning to this city with him to accept a position as salesman. On Feb 20, 1884 Mr. Molony and Miss Mary Hayes were united in marriage. The deceased was a devout member of the St. Bernard’s Catholic church and leaves besides his family a wide circle of friends to mourn his passing. Those surviving are his wife; two sons, Justin J. Molony well known attorney of this city and Rev. William Molony of Notre Dame University; two daughter, Mrs. LL Roberts of Evansville and Miss Elizabeth Molony of this city. Two brothers, John and Michael Molony who reside in England and one sister, Mrs. Mary Hynes of Tarbert, Ireland also survive. Mr. Molony’s mother passed away shortly after his birth while his father expired 20 years ago. The deceased has gone back to Ireland twice during his residence here to visit his birthplace and renew old acquaintances. Others who survive are The Rev. Joseph Hynes, a nephew of the diocese of Buffalo, NY; a niece Sister Mary Bernadine of the diocese of Austin, Texas and a number of nephews and nieces living at Covington, Kentucky. The funeral services will be held at the St. Bernard’s Catholic Church Saturday morning at 9 o’clock with burial at the Calvary cemetery.
Source: Crawfordsville Journal Review 16 November 1928 p 1?
James Molony, well known Crawfordsville resident and father of JJ Molony prominent young attorney of this city was today in the Culver Hospital suffering from injuries received late Thursday afternoon when he was struck by an automobile at the corner of Market and Green Streets. Mr. Molony sustained a severe cut on the forehead and lost a considerable quantity of blood before medical aid could arrive. The accident occurred shortly after 5 o’clock as Mr. Molony was crossing Market street in front of the Ramsey hotel. He was almost across the street when a Hudson Sedan Drive by Mrs. HL Pearce, 208 W. California Street Urbana, Ill struck him and knocked him to the pavement. Badly cut about the head Mr. Molony was rushed to the Culver Hospital in a police car. Mrs. Pearce stopped her machine within a few feet of the scene of the accident and went to the hotel where she notified authorities. The Urbana woman became almost hysterical when she fully realized what had happened. An examination made at the became almost hysterical when she fully realized what had happened. An examination made at the hospital disclosed that Mr. Molony was suffering principally from the bad cut on his forehead and shock. No broken bones were found and an attending physician stated that it would require several hours before the exact extent of his injuries could be determined. Hospital attendants reported that he passed a fairly comfortable night. Mr. Molony was believed on his way home when he was struck by the Illinois car. The unfortunate man was rendered unconscious by the blow but regained consciousness soon after reaching the hospital. – kbz