The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-05
West Side
Department
THOMAS EVANS FUNERAL
Impressive Services Conducted in Plym'
outb Congregational Church by Revs.
Thos. Bell and Peter Richards.

without ostentation. without n leng-
thy eulogism, but with simplicity that
was characteristic Of the man, the iu-
neral services of the Late Thomas
Evans were held yesterday afternoon
IN the Plymouth COngregalinnal
church The remains rested at the
foot OF the altar in a bcnutiiul oakeh
Casket upon which were placed rev
exquisite floral tributes, two Hural
pieces from the lodges and a large
bunch of beautiful Gala lilies. The
church auditorium was iilled by those
related to the deceased by ties oI KIN
and friendship. many havingcom" from
distance To- pay Il loving tribute To
the dead and show their deep sympathy
for the hereaved family
The Rev. Thomas Eell, pastor of the
church. oiiiciatcd. and was assisted by
the Rev. Peter Roberts, of Olyphant.
$ In the course of the few simple words
expressed by the pastor, he touched up
ON the strong Characteristic which
seemed to gov ern the dead mans every
action Ir every trial, i'm every bcne-
fit, he stood upon an abiding falth m
his God. mover wavcring or doubling.
and always ready to caution and help
others to ENJOY his source Of comfort,
kindly suggestion and 10y closest friend
ship as a man, church member. and
trustee, he sought to give every en-
ouuragement possible. In his death the
same courage hy had shown through
life in meeting all events, sustained
and suother him, and he left behind
him to his dearly beloved three things,
viz: Memory. the sweetest and best:
the results of a Christian life as lived
by one to whom God was the prime
mover and Inspiration and above all
hope, thrice blessed, in which spring
thelookinR forward and upward to that
last reunion, i'm which the bitterness
OF parting shall never come.
The Rev. Potter Roberts spoke feel
ingly and lovingly of the dead i'm words
that expressed his ard others loss Of
one who had been a helpful companion
on this pilgrimage to the celestial king
dom. In his life. his method of living.
his acts and words, a beautiful thought
was easily obtained aud should be fol-
lowed by these To whom he was MEND
and brother To those who must still
continue TO advance along liie's path
way toward IN" Kingdom of God, the
inspiration of this mans life and deeds
should he an everlasting source of good
anu ItlIluultsN III lItlf utllN SOllSS
and comings.
The male choir under the leadership
of Daniel Matthias, rendered several
touching and appropriate selections.
and Miss Lily Joseph sang 4 solo At
the close of the services the body was
viewed by the audience and was then
borne to the Washburn street ceme-
terry, where the last sad rites of burial
were conducted by the pastor.
The remains were accompanied by a
large representation from SloCum lodge
Independent order of odd Fellows, and
the Knights of Pythas. No. 5O6, of
which bodies the deceased was a mem
ber The pallbearers were: r. w Phil
lips, W. Gaylord Thomas, Samuel Rog-
ers, w. q. Thomas, West Pittston;
Thomas Eynon, Morgan p. Daniels
Among the people who attended from
out of towr were; Thomas Il. Morgan,
ana w. q. Thomas, West Pittston;
Mr.. and Mrs. Carver. Mr. and Mrs.
Morgan MorgantOn. Gwilym NJ Will
liams, Morgan +. Morgan. Wilkes
Barre; David Pritchard, Susquehanna:
Mr.. and Mrs. John Davis, Bradford
Enoch Evans, New York city.