George A. Boylan Found Dead In Bed

George A. Boylan was found dead in the Boylan second-hand store, 215 S. Fourth avenue, about 11 o'clock Saturday, by Jas. R. Bach.

Mr. Bach was appointed special administrator of the estate of the late Charles Boylan, father of the deceased, on Thursday last and, as it was necessary for him to be away from the city for a day or two made an engagement with Mr. Boylan to meet him immediately upon his return, when he would take up the matter of settling the estate of his father. Mr. Bach returned Saturday and, according to promise, called at once at the store, expecting to find Mr. Boylan there. The door was unlocked when Mr. Bach entered, but Mr. Boylan was not to be seen. Thinking that he was not far away Mr. Bach proceeded to walk through the store and in a rear room found Mr. Boylan lying in bed, and attempted to call him. Receiving no response he approached the bed and found that life had passed away.

Mr. Boylan was seen about the store late Friday afternoon and had every appearance of being in his usual health, although he was somewhat under the influence of liquor. In fact, it is said that he has been drinking quite hard ever since his father was taken to the hospital--about two months ago--and it is probable that his death is due to that cause, as there is no evidence of anything unnatural in its occurrence. The deceased and his father were the last of their family living here, and it is said he at times grew quite despondent over being left alone and resorted to drink to relieve his despondency.

Immediately upon discovery of the body Coroner Watts was notified and he at once empanelled a jury and had the remains removed to Martin's undertaking rooms.

Deceased has no relatives here excepting an uncle, John D. Boylan. He also has an uncle at Brighton. There is a brother, Bert, but he has not been heard from for several years, but when last heard from was in New York city.

The deceased has resided in the city all his life and was well known. He was about 43 years of age.

The funeral of the deceased was held from Martin's undertaking rooms at 3 p.m. Monday afternoon.