The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-24
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Enoch Page died at his residence,
?23 Miffiin avenue, yesterday morning
at sunrise. Ills death was caused by
an acute stroke of paralysis he receiv-
ed Sunday afternoon at his home. Mr..
Page a short time before he was at
tackled was in the yard washing his
favorite dog. After finishing this GUS
tomary pleasant duty he entered the
house, ard as he stepped into the
dining room he was seized with the
stroke, falling PROSTATE on the floor,
DIR. Lect was sent for and did his ut
most to afford relief to his patient.
Surrounded by the members of his
family he passed into the great be-
yond unconscious. Mr.. Page was born
in Chatham. N. Y, June 10, 1896. and
was accordingly So years of age. When
quite a young man he accompanied
his father and six brothers to Albany
to assist ir the management of an
iron foundry. 1t was in that city
that he was married, his wife being
Miss Amelia Rule, of Baltimore.
Thirty-two years ago Mr. and Mrs.
Page came to this city, ana have re-
sided here since. He came to Scranton
to assume the superintendency of the
Delaware, Iackawanna and Western
railroad foundry at the car shops, a
position he held until death dis
charging his responsible duties with
such marked fidelity and integrity
as to win the trust and respect
of his employers. and the hearty CO.
operation and love of the many men
under him. While Mr.. Page was n
man prominent in the public affairs of
the city, he was best known as chief
of the Scranton fire department. For
ten years he held that position, four
years under the electric system, and
was then appointed by Mayor Ripple.
He was succeeded by the late Harry
Madison. AS a fireman he was the
Oldest in point of service, he having
Joined a fire company at his native
home when a lad of II years of age.
His career as fire fighter was one
most enviable. He was devoted to the
noble and self-sacrificing work his part
being done in quiet but courageous
manner. When he came to Scranton
he at once interested himself in that
part of the city government. and was
one of the organizers of the Crystal
Hose company. At the close of his ad-
ministration as chief of the depart
ment he was elected engineer of the
Nay Aug company. About a month
ago he resigned that position and was
succeeded by George Suydam. The de-
ceased was deeply attached to his
home and family. His domestic habits
were characterized by simplicity. His
death will be regretted by the thous-
ands who knew him. The funeral will
take place Monday afternoon at 2
o'clock. Services and interment. which
will be made in Forest Hill, will be
private. The friends 'of the deceased
may view the remains Sunday from
To 3 p. m. The members of the city
fire department will assemble Sunday
afternoon at the Nay Aug company's
house in civilian attire, and at 9 o'clock
the body will proceed to the Page
home. One hour will be set apart for
the fircmen to pay the final mark of
respect to their deceased brother. The
Nay Aug company will meet tomorrow
night to take fitting action.
The death of Mrs. Patrick McGuin-
mes occurred at o'clock last evening,
after an illness of several weeks. The
deceased is a sister to Common COun-
Gilman John j., p. j., Philip F., Ed
ward j., Robert Emmet and Thomas
A. Monaghan and Mrs. Ellen Lewis.
Funeral notice will appear later.
James Connolly, the 11-months-o -old
son of Michael Connolly. of Prospect
avenue, died Thursday night. The
funeral will take place today at 2