Columbia River Sun- Jan. 11, 1912
Cathlamet, WA

MAHER, William J.
		
  Chief Engineer of O. W. R. & N Steamer, Harvest Queen, died very 
suddenly from heart failure Monday as the steamer was en route down the 
river from Portland.
  Mr. Maher was apparently in his accustomed good health and was on 
watch in the engine room up to midnight.
  Just 30 minutes later while talking with some of the other officers 
he sank to the floor and expired almost immediately.
  Mr. Maher was about 65 years of age, had been in the employ of the 
company fully 35 years and was one of the best known shipping men on 
the river. 


Burial Place Unknown
Ca. 1845-08 Jan 1912
(As transcribed by the Wahkiakum County Historical Society 2008 from 
original newspaper collection.)