The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-10-18
TAYLOR NEWS.
I. o. of o. F. Fair Opens This, Even
ing-Funeral of Mrs. Howells
Largely Attended-Personal News.

The fair and festival of the Tav-
lorville lodge, No. 66S, INDEPENDENT Or
der of Odd Fellows, which will open
for four nights in Weber's rink be-
ginning this evening, promises to be
most interesting affair. The var
lous committees who have charge of
the different departments have been
most enthusiastic in their work. Many
useful and substantial articles will be
on sale during it's progress. The fol-
lowing door prizes will be awarded
Wednesday evening, ten yards of car
pet; Thursday, one beautiful lamp:
Friday evening, one pair Of blankets: ::
saturday evening, ten yards of CARPET,
An excellent musical programme has
been provided for each evening on. On
saturday evening Canton Scranton.
No. 4, Patriarch Militant, will give an
exhibition drill. Don't forget to be
present.
The Price Library Association board
of directors will meet on Friday even
ing in the library hall, when the rooms
will be opened for the winter months.
All are invited to be present.
The funeral of the late Mrs. William
Howells occurred from her late home
on Atherton street yesterday afternoon
at 2.3O o'clock Short services were,
held at the house, after which the re-
mains were conveyed to the NJ. F..
church. where the funeral sermons
were preached by the Rev. DR.. II. II.
Harris and Rev. d. S. Jones, Of HYDE
Park, assisted by the Rev. Francis
Gendall, who offered prayer. The rev.
erend gentlemen in their remarks paid
a fitting tribute to the memory Of
the deceased. The floral offerings
were many and beautiful. At the close
OF the services the remains were
borne to the Forest Home cemetery
by Funeral Director r. ]. Davis for
interment The pall-bearers were
from the Daughters of Pocahontas
| lorge--as follows: Mrs. Agnes Jones.
Mrs. Elizabeth Heffer, Mrs. Margaret
Williams, Mrs. Maria Reynolds, Mrs.
Mary Curtis, Mrs, Elizabeth Rron-
field Flower-bearers were Mrs. Mary
j. Davis, Mrs, Mary Morris. Honorary
pall-bearers We're William Stone, John
Coombs, William Andrews, John
Thomas, Wesley Fatzinger and Frank
DunstOne.
Mr. II. ]. Cooper, assistant outside
foreman at the Taylor colliery, has
resigned. Mr.. Cooper has been en-
ployed for the past seventeen years at
the above colllery and was also held
in high esteem by the mon under his
cmployd. Mr. NJ. j. Dacey, who has
been employed as clerk to Superinten-
dent John II. Fern at the oxford, has
been appointed as his successor.
Improved Order Of Red Men, No. 247,
will meet in their rooms this evening.
Mr., and Mrs. George Hooper are
home from their extended trip to Eng
land, where they visited relatives and
friends.
On Tuesday evening, Oct. "a, a grand
entertainment will be given at the
Sibley Union church under direction
Of the pastor, Rev. II. c. Slower. The
very best of vocal and instrumental
talent has been secured for the event.
The. public generally, and particularly
the lovers Of music, should not fail
to attend. Refreshments will b.
served at the conclusion Of the pro-
gramme. Admission, adults, Is cents;
| children, 10 cents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey r. GangweI
] and children and Mr.. Edward Gang