Mr. Murphy has been affiliated with the democratic party since casting his first vote and is prominent in the party's councils. In 1912 he was a candidate for the office of district judge and, although not elected, was proud of the vote which he polled, carrying his home county by a majority of six hundred and eighteen, in the very center of a republican stronghold. Mr. Murphy is a mem ber of the Roman Catholic church and his upright life and sterling qualities of character have gained him the respect and esteem of all who are in any way associated with him.