The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-24
JERMYN AND MAYFIELD.

The funeral of the late Richard Lam
der took place yesterday afternoon.
Brief services were held at the home
on II street and the remains were af-
terwardS taken to the Methodist Epis-
copal church where the services were
continued by the pastor, Rev. G.. A.
Benjamin, who delivered an eloquent
discourse from Proverbs, xiv:5-32, "The
wicked is driven away in his wicked
ness: but the righteous hath hone in
his DEATH" At the conclusion Of the
service a large number of the cOngre-
cation passed along the coffin and
viewed for the last time he who they
had known so long. Upon the casket
lay beautiful bouquet of Calla lilies
and sheaf of wheat. the gifts of
friends. The pall-bearerS were John
Mellow, Joseph Sobey. Eugene Avery.
Joel Nor N, William Langman and
John Ad As. Among thosa who at
tended tl.A Obsequies were Mr.. Will
lam Lander, Mrs. DOuse. Mr.. John
Lanyon, Mr.. Williams and Miss Lam
der, of the Pines; Mrs Brokenshire.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stewardhoffer and daugh-
ter, Green Ridge: Mr.. and Mrs. Will
lam Belch, Mr.. and Mrs Charles
Thomas, Olyphant, Mr.. Joseph jay.
Mrs. Job Hawkins, Mrs Thomas Booth.
Carbondale and Mrs. McFetteridge, of
Wilkes Barre.
The Maytield people on Saturday
evening at the Sacred Heart church
fair again upheld their reputation as
contest winners against the people Of
their parish who reside in this borough.
The contest decided was between the
William Walker Hose company. of
Mavfield, and the Artesian Hose COM
pany, of the East Side. The prize, a
silver trumpet, was for the company
who disposed of the most tickets on q
twenty-five dollar gold piece. Both or
ganizations have been working hard
for several months past, and while the
friends of the Artesians were all along
proclaming their faith and confidence
that the Artesians would capture the
prize, the Mayfield people We're saying
nothing. but working hard. The result
was highly satisfactory as far as the
total sum was received. which was
$500 but the Mayheld people had sold
nearly two hundred dollars more than
their rivals. The gold piece will he
drawn for this evening which will
positively wind up the fair.
Ontario and Western Dispatcher Bad
Eeast Branch n. Y.
Early Saturday morning the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas McGouldrick. of
Mayheld, was totally destroyed by fire.
1t is understood the loss is covered by
insurance.
Postmaster Grihiths made a trip tc
Carbondale, Saturday.
Mrs. Fred. Terwillger. of West Nav.
field, is visiting friends in Middletown
y. Y.
Leland ID. Tompkns. a well-knowr
young man of this borough, has Joined
the United States infantry and Will
leave today for Governors Island.
The Rev. b. NJ. Posten preached his
farewell sermon i'm the First Baptis
church last evening. At the conclus
ion, on behalf of the congregation. tho
following resolutions were read:
whereas, our pastor, Rev. Il. NJ
Posten, has on account Of failing health
decided to leave the ministry for a tim,
10 engage in less trying occupation
10 rest and recuperate,
Resolved, That while accepting hi
resignation as our pastor, II is witt
regret thar we do so, and we ever PRAY
the Great Head of the church that h,
VIII bless Brother Posten I'm his futur,
home ana also bless him in his labo
for souls.
II. Myers and II, j. DeGraw, com
mittee.
Mr., and Mrs. j. ]. Place, of NIayfeld
spent Sunday at Buttermilk Falls.
Mr., and Mrs. A. II. Mathews an
son. Alfred, spent yesterday in Price
burg.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Metho
dist Episcopal church will meet thi