The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-07-25
TAYLOR.

terday about noon caused Q great sur
prise In this place. As few were &C.
quainted with his low condition. and Il
therefore created q shock and many
expressions Of deep regret among his
vast number OF friends. Mr.. Grifiths
had been q constant sufferer from
miners asthma, and was unable to fol-
low his occupation to any extent. On
Thursday Of last week he was about.
but Friday was taken with y chill and
has since been confined to his bed. His
condition grew gradually worse until
yesterday 1t Terminated In his death.
Mr.. Griffiths was well-known In this
place. having lived here for many years.
His popularity and worth as a citizens
have been tested at different times,
when he permitted his name to be con-
nected with town offices. Previously
to the foundation OF the borough he
was twice elected to the supervlsorship
Of Lackawanna township, and since
then has been appointed street COM
missioner of the borough by the council.
During his services in these capacities
he has deservedly earned distinction for
his earnest work and diligent care In
looking after our main thoroughfares.
Aside from holding these offices he has
led a quiet and useful life. and has at
all times commanded the highest re-
gard from everyone who came In con-
tact with him. In looking after the in
terests Of the borough he never neg
lected to care for his family and was
at all times tender and kind to their
Ia NJ Axyu in
years, being about 65 years old. A
family Of eight children survive him.
Phoebe. who resides In Binghamton
N. Y; Mrs. Edward Farr. OF Hyde
Park: Jennie. william p, the present
town burgess, John. David. Conner and
Tallie. The latter is now at Mount
Gretna. attending the encampment Of
the Thirteenth regimnt, but Is expect
ed home today. Mr.. Griffiths was a
member Of the Ivorite Lodge OF this
place. Funeral announcement will be
made later.
Harry Winslow, who has been spend
ing the last few weeks at Lake Under
wood, returned home yesterday.
Miss Mclaughlin, OF Pittston, was
visitor here Tupesday evening.
Main street, which has been UNDER
going thorough grade. is getting into
a good condition.
Miss Jennie Morgan. Of Hyde Park,
Is visiting friends In this place.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. I. Evans, who have
been visiting In New York city for a
week or so. returned home Tuesday.
A pleasant social was held in Taylor
hall Tuesday evening.
The funeral of Mrs. Anna Woodwork
who died on Sunday, occurred Tuesday
afternoon from her late home. Services
We're conducted In the Calvary Baptist
church. There was a large gathering Of
sympathizing friends at the obsequies.
Rev. Charles Jones, OF Nanticoke. off,
ciated, and preached an eloquent SER
mon. Interment was afterward.
A large number Of Christian Endeav-
orers from the different churches
throughout the borough assembled at
the Methodist Episcopal church Tues
day evening to hear the report Of the
recent convention held in Boston. An
interesting programme preceded the re-
port, which was thoroughly enjoyed
by all. Then w. II. Gordon, the dele
gate from the Methodist church En-
deavor society. gave a vivid and inter-
esting account Of the proceedings Of the
great convention. His remarks We're
listened to intently, and much valuable
Information was received from them.
At the conclusion of the report a social
time was indulged in and refreshments
were served.
George Harris, who has been visiting
In this vicinity for three weeks past,
has returned ito his home in Wdles.
Extensive preparations are being
made for the days outing Of the Price
Library association to Mountain lake
on Aug. Is.
The Calvary Baptist church will run
an excursion to lake Ariel on Sept. 3.
An eisteddfod will also be held, and
arrangements for grand time are be-
Ing arranged.