Humboldt County NV Archives Obituaries.....Melarkey, David October 9, 1884
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Reno Evening Gazette October 11, 1884
Passed Over
Death of the Hon. David Melarkey of Humboldt
The Silver State of the 10th inst. Says: Last evening about 7 o’clock, Hon.
David Melarkey died at the residence of his sister, Mrs. Guilliume, here, after
a lingering illness of nearly three years.  He came to this coast at an early
day, and in 1863 left Colusa, California, for this country, where he has since
resided.  He was elected to the Legislature in 1878, and re-elected in 1882. 
Though a plain-spoken man, who made no pretensions to being a public speaker, he
commanded the respect of his fellow legislators and was known as a man who could
neither be cajoled nor bribed to support any measure that he did not believe to
be for the best interests of the people.  He was among the few who did not
forget after election the pledges they gave as candidates, and because of his
devotion to right, be acquired the reputation of being stubborn.  He was a good
citizen, a steadfast friend, and an honest man.  He was a member of Humboldt
Lodge No. 16, I.O.O.B., and his funeral, which is announced to take place
tomorrow (Saturday), will be conducted in accordance with the rites of that Order.


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