The Saint Paul globe., 1897-08-29
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DEATH OF MRS. SCOTT.
A Prominent Figure in Local His
tory Has .GosIe.

tory Has tGone.
Mrs. L. N. Scott, the wife of Man
ager Scott, of the Metropolitan Opera
house. died at the Ryan hotel at 2:3O
yesterday morning. Her death was due
to Brights disease with which she
had been afflicted for some years. The
disease did not assume a serious as
pect, however, until about month
ago, shortly after her return from
trip to New York with Mr.. Scott Mrs.
Scott took the trip in the hope that it
would benefit her health,e but soon
after her arrival in New York, she was
confined to her room. and upon her
return to ST. Paul her condition at
once grew more serious.
The death of Mrs. Scott will be deep
ly regretted by this community She
enjoyed an exceptionally large ac-
quaintence by reason of her active
participation for many years in the
management of the representative
theater of st. Paul. And of her it
may be truly said her acquaintance
did not outnumber her friends. Genial
and gentle as her nature was, all who
met her, whether in a social or busi-
ness way, liked her. This is notably
true of the theatrical fraternity, with
the members of which she was brought
into constant contact. They knew and
admired her, quick as they are to
recognize and appreciate those quail
ties of the heart that give friendship
it's priceless value. Mrs. Scott was a
remarkable woman. While her oppor-
tunities for social distinction were
ample, she seemed to prefer to devote
her energies to the more serious oc-
cupations of life. For many years
past, her name has been associated
with the leading theatrical interests
of ST. Paul Her smiling face and
cheerful manner will long linger in the
minds of the patrons of the old Grand
Opera house. and the Metropolitan,
where her kindly presence will be sad
ly missed. Her theatrical friends who
enjoyed many chat with Mrs. Scott
over the "reminiscences of earlier days,
and the make-shifts that managers
and players were often put to to save
eager audiences from disappointment,
will likewise mourn the loss of a good
friend. -"
Mrs Scott was horn in Reedsville,
Ind, in 1850. Here maiden name was
Charles Haines, of this city. Mr..
Haines, who was one of the first man
ayers of the old Grand opera house,
died in 1888. 1t was while Mr.. Haines
conducted the theater that his wife
familiarized herself with the duties of
management. and so thoroughly fitted
herself for the work, that she assumed
the sole charge of the opera house dur
ing Mr.. Haines' final illness, and con-
tinued to successfully conduct it for
several years thereafter.
In 1886, Mrs. Haines and Mr.. Scott,
who had succeeded to the manage
ment of the theater, were married.
Mr.. Scott received a great many tel
egrams of coincidence yesterday from
managers and actors and actresses all
over the country while 1nany of his
fellow citizens called to express their
sympathy.
The funeral services1s wiilI Iutake place
at O'Clock this afternoon at the Ryan
hotel. Rev. Samuel G: Smith will Of
ficiate. The following gentlemen will
be the pail bearers: A. B. Plough, A.
]. Powers Russell Munger, c. H. F.
Smith, G. ]. Monfort, George Thomp-
son, DR.. A. J. Stone and Edward Whit
| taker.
The interment will be at Oakland
cemetery. ~.