The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-13
OBITUARY.

Louis Schloss, of the firm of Simon
Longs Sons, Wilkes Barre, received
letter Thursday morning containing the
news of the death of Dr. Victor Rund-
baken, at Manchester England, two
weeks ago. Rev. DR.. Rundbaken was wsll
known in wilkes-Barre and Scranton.
having for three years otficiated as rabbi
at B'nai Birth temple, on South Wash
ington street In the former city. During
that time he made many friends In this
vicinity who will be greved to learn of
his death.
Eleven years ago he came to Wilkes
Barre and three years later went abroad.
mainly for the benefit of his health. His
departure was deeply regretted by the
member of his congregation and others
in this city. He was a highly educated
man and a distinguished linGuist.
The following clipping from Manches-
ter, England, newspaper, showing the
esteem in which he was held there, was
enclosed in the letter:
Through the sudden death of DR.. Vic
tor Rundbaken whilst engaged in teach
ing, Manchester has lost one of its most
distinguished linguists Trained at Bres-
lau, Paris and st. Petersburg, he took the
degree of Doctor of Philology at the Her
lin university in 1854. He devoted the
earlier part of his career to the study of
Oriental languages and literature, pay
ing special attention to Biblical criticism
He lived for many years in the United
States, where he acquired great repu-
tation as a lecturer on ethical culture.
He was an intimate friend of Mark
Twain, beig his next door neEhbor in
Hartford, Conn, and to him Mark Twain
owes the knowledge of the German lang
uage which he has put to such notable
use. Failing health compelled him to re-
linquish career of usefulness and dis
tinction. After recruiting his health for
some time in Germany, he settled in Man
chester some eight years ago as teacher
of French, German. Russian and Span
ish. He soon gathered around him a de-
voted band of students from the legal and
medical professions, as well as many
who now occupy, through his influence,
high positions in the commercial world
He not only possessed a rare power of
imparting knowledge orally. hut had also
a profound personal influence over his
pupils. 1t was a sufficient testimony to
the devotion of the latter to find so many
gathered together yesterday at the simple
but impressive service conducted at 70
Rumford street by the Rev. Lawrence
Simmon before the remains were con-
veyed to the Jewish cemetery at White
field'
Thomas A. Edwards. sergeant Company
'
Volunteer infantry, died Thursday, Aug.
II, at $50 p. m. at Edwardsdale, Pa. Ser
geant Edwards went ont at the first call
to preserve the Union, and served until
the close of the war. He was a mcm-
Der of Conyngham post, No. 81. Grand
Army of the Republic, Wilkes Barre, Pa,
and vice president of the Fifty-second
regiment. Pennsylvania Volunteer Infan-
try association. He served as postmaster
of rIS do pgaCihpnt "a i
sons administration, was also Edwards
dales first chief of police. Mr.. Edwards
will be buried with military honors by
Conyngham post Sunday, Aug. IA, at
p. m. from his ate residence in Edwards-
dale. 1t is presumed when the post meets
a car will be chartered to convey the post
in a body from the post rooms to Ed
wardsdale, and frcm there to Forty Fort
cemetery.
Mrs. Margaret Gibson, wife Of Thomas
Gibson, died late Thursday evening at
the residence, 1918 Jackson street, after
long illness. Deceased was So years of
age and was well known in West SCran-
ton, where she resided for many years.
Her youngest son, Thomas j., died a few
months ago, and she did not enjoy good
health since. She is survived by her hus-
band and three sons. They are Michael
and John, of this city, and James, of
Wyoming (state). The funeral will Re
held from the residence Sunday after
noon at o'clock, and interment will he
made at the Cathedral cemetery.
John Lewis Schmidt, the eldest son Cf
Rev. ]. C. Schmidt, pastor of the Hickory
Street Baptist church, died last night At
the parsonage adjoining the church. His
death was caused by dropsy and rheu-
matism of the heart. The deceased was
q years of age. The funeral will take
place tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock.