The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-31
PROVIDENCE.

Theodore Silkman, one OF the most
prominent men of this place, died yes
terday morning at his home on North
Main avenue, of diabetes. Mr.. SILK
man was about 81 years old. He was
born at Jermyn in the year 1929.
and came to this place while yet O
young man and engaged in the hard
ware business. After several years of
successful business he went to New
York City. where he became interested
In lHrge niano factory. He was, how
ever, forced to resign his position there,
ON account of his failing health, and
returned TO this place. taking up his
residence with his two sisters. on North
Main avenue. He had been in ill health
for the past five or six years. Nothing
serious was anticipated until about six
months ago, when he ws.3 compelled to
contine himself to the house. He rapil-
ly grew worse until his death. He is
survived by three brothers, Henry o.,
William NJ, Frank Il. and two sisters,
Carrie and Augusta. who are sympa-
thiZed with in their bereavement, by
a host of friends. The funeral will take
place tomorrow afternoon at O'clock.
Services will be conducted by Rev.
George f. Guild of the Presbyterian
church, and will be heIG at the house.
Miss Lizzie Powell, of West Market
street. and John Fidler, were married
Thursday afternoon at the brides
home by Rev. William Edgar. They are
now enjoying trip to New York.
Miss Hattie Mead, of Barker street,
has recovered from her recent illness.
John Cregan, of Brick avenue, was
seriously injured at the Masonic shaft
yesterday morning. Mr.. Cregan Is en-
ployed as miner at the above named
shaft and had stepped from in front
of an ascending trip of cars, immedia-
tely in front of descending trip of
loaded cars. He was thrown a consid-
erable distance, and was picked up by
fellow wCrkmen and taken to his home.
The Crescent football team will play
the SamsOns at the Driving Park this
afternoon.
Hiram Jones. of Spokane Falls, Mon
tana. who has been visiting his parents
at Bellevue, spent yesterday with rela-
tves on Spring street.
Caroline Williams, y: Hartford, Sus-
quehanna County, is being entertained
by her aunt, Mrs. Jacob Talmer, of
Church avenue.
Charlie. the 12-year-old son of Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Robson. of Leggetts
street, is seriously i'll with diphtheria.
Mrs. James Simpson, of Ferdinand
street, is reported to be slightly i'm
The Assembly Dancing class Will
meet at Browns hall, on East Market
street, this evening.
John Purcell, who has been spending
the past two months with relatives in
Ireland, has returned home.
George Wells, of Deacon street, is
slightly indisposed.
Joseph OsterhOut, of Oak street, has
returned home after II successful hunt
ing trip i'm SusGuehanna county.
A young son of Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred
Pearce. of Hill street, is i'll with diph
iberia.
An organ recital and concert will be
given December 10 at the Puritan Con-
gregatiOnal church, under the auspices
of the church choir. Some of the Lead
ing organists of the city have been
engaged for the ocasion.
John Gilbride, Of Bluane street. High
Works, was painfully injured at the
Cayuga shaft yesterday. He was en-
gagged as a runner, and while uncoup
ling cars was caught between them
and badly squeezed.
There was a Democratic rally held
at st. Mary's hall last evening.
Thomas Reese, of North Main ave
nue., was painfully injured at the
Mavine shaft while unhitching his
mule yesterday.
Timothy Hogan, popular young
| man of this place, died at his late
home on Kieser avenue yesterday
morning.
Mrs. John Alexander, of Willmit
street, who has been seriously Ill for
the past few days, is slowly improv-
ing.