The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-26
OBITUARY.


John Williams, one of West scranton's
pioneer residents, passed away last even
ing at o'clock at his residence, los zenith
street, after an illness of a few days. lie
was hrst taken i'll Thursday last ana at
the time only a little cold seemed TO be
the trouble. Sunday morning 1t was ru-
morcd that the old gentleman had sur
fered stroke of paralysis, but as IL was
stated In Mondays Tribune this was not
So His physician diagnosed it as gen.
eral weakening, but neither he nor the
family had the slightest thought of any
serious results. His advanced age was
however, against him and yesterday
morning his vitality began to ebb, the
end coming in a peaceful manner last
evening. The deceased was born in wales
In 1895, and came to this country In 1871
He first settled in Schuylkill county and
by Industry and good business methors
became coal operator on small scale.
In 1853, times being dull, ne sold out his
business and came to Scranton, where
many of his relatives and boyhood friends
were residing. He located in West Scran-
ton and was Identified with much OF the
early progress of the old Hyde Park bor-
ough. He was always noted for his
kindly, genial manner and to know was
to respect and esteem him. He invested
In real estate and owned much OF what
forms the south side of Main avenue
from Scranton street towards Washburn
and down to Tenth. He erected home
on Tenth street and has resided there
nearly the whole of the fcrty odd years
he has been here. Though closely at
tached to his home and family he kept
In touch with the outer world and during
the last few years acted as an agent tor
the Grand Union Tea company. He was
known far up and down the valley hav-
ing built up large trade for the COM
II,
and daughter, survive him. They are
Miss Anna r., the music teacher, and
Frank, manager for the Grand Union
Tea company store at Williamsport. The
death of Mr.. Williams, which was so
unexpected, has completely Frustrated
Mrs. Williams. No arrangements for
the funeral have as yet been made.
Lyman w. Hamlin, father of Edward
and Harris Hamlin, of Wikes-Barre,
died at his hcme in Philadelphia Mon
day of liberation of the stomach, at the
age of 63 years. He was native OF Hol-
listerville, Wayne county. His first wife
was a daughter of the late Judge Baker,
of Susquehanna county, and sister of
Mrs. +. l.. Hollster, of Wilkes. Barre. His
second wife, who survives him, was a
sister of DR.. II. II. Hollister of Scranton,
and of the mother of Hon. l.. A. Watres.
Besides those mentioned his other chill
dren, all of whom survive, are: Mrs. NJ.
l.. Biesecker of Elk Lake; Horace II.
Hamin, of Scranton, and Paul and
Bertha, of Philadelphia. Mr.. Hamlin was
veteran of the late war and was ac-
tive in Republican politics. He was a
man of much force of character and un-
questioned integrity. He was engaged in
the mercantile business in Holllsterville
for several years and later was post
master of town in Florida. For some
years and at the time of his death he
held a responsible position in the Phila-
delphia custom house. His father, IIar-
ris Hamlin, manufactured the first brick
produced in Wilkes-Barre at the yard
| of Benjamin Perry and Joseph Slocum
corner of Canal and Union streets, in
1907 and was subsequently a prosperous
farmer at Hollstervile. Interment will
be made at Hollisterville on Thursday al
4 o'clock.
The demise of Mrs. Sarah Farrell oc-
CURED yesterday morning at the resi-
dence of her daughter Mrs. Patrick Nc
| Andrews, 1919 Price street, after an ill
ness of considerable length. The de-
ceased has resided in West Scranton for
many years. She was 81 years of age
and has always been respected and loved
for her charitableness and kindly spirit
She is survived by four adult children.
Hey are hTS. McADuTeWS, hTS.
Patrick Hoar, Mrs. Michael Merrick all
of this city, and John Farrell, of Pitts
burg. The funeral services will be held
from the residence tomorrow morning.
A high mass of requiem will be cele-
brated at st. Patrick's church at 9
o'clock. Interment will be made at the
Hyde Park Catholic cemetery.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. S. Arnold, of SIS Eynon
| Cd, ~. IL
suffered the death of their young son.
William Francis, who died after a short
Illness from dphtheria. What adds Ia
the poignaEcy of the parents grief Is
that this is the third death in their fam,
lily within the last nine months. The
| first child was buried last May and about
| six weeks ago another was taken. The
| funeral services will be held this after.
noon at the family residence at o'clock
Interment will be made at the Washburr
| street cemetery.
The death of Mrs. Rosana Owens oc
| Cured yesterday at her home, 1920 Jones
| street, after an illness of a few weeks
| She was 54 years of age and enjoyed the
| high esteem of large circle of friends
! who will be distressed to learn of her de
mise. The funeral will take place tomor
| row morning at Q o'clock and the remains
| will be taken on the 1905 train over tht
| Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
railroad to Hunlock's Creek, where inter
ment will be made.
The death of Mrs. Ida Sloat Biesecke
occurred yesterday morning at her hom
! in kellum court age "a years IL months
! She is survived by husband and TIVE
small children. The funeral will tax,
| place tomorrow afternoon at o'clock
| Interment will be made in Forest Hill
| cemetery.
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