The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-22
OBITUARY.

The death of John A. Gilleck occurred
on Saturday afternoon at the residence
of his mother in MoCsic after several
years illness. In the death of Mr.. Gilleck
Moosic loses one of her most prominent
and infiuer tia! men. About seven years
ago he came from Allentown to become
manager for the Spring Brook Lumber
company. He was higrely regarded by
the officials of that company and his
untiring energy was perhaps the cause
of his afflictions. A few years ago he
resigned in order to spend some time IN
New Mexico in the hope of recuperating
and regaining his lost health. Consump-
ton had set in and he returned recon-
cied to the fact that his life's work was
almost ended Mr.. Gilleck was born at
Leslie Run, Pa, thirty-four years ago.
Shortly after the death of his father
the family moved to Allentown and af-
terwards came TO the home in Moosic
he had prepared for them He was man
of noble character, always courteous and
affable. He was graduate OF st. Vim
cents college and the Christian training
of the institution remained with him and
enabled him in his last moments to pass
away into a gentle slumber with a look
of radiant happiness. Besides his mother
he is survived by three sisters. Misses
Laura and Kate at home and Mrs. An
dreas, of Allentown. The funeral will
take place on Wednesday morning. In
terment in st. Mary's cemetery.
Mrs. Elizabeth Davis. aged so years,
widow of the late Daniel Davis. who
was employed as a gardner for many
years by Ben1amin Hughes, of Wash
burn street died at her home, 23S Evans
court, at l1.20 o clock Saturday morning.
Mrs. Davis had been ailng for some
time. but was not confined to her bed
until two weeks ago, and from that time
rapidly failed. She was born in Machen,
Monmouthshire, South Wales, and re-
sided in this valley upwards of thirty
years. Previous to coming TO this city
she was n resident of PeckVille where
her brother, John Martin, aged 81 years
now resides. The latter is probably the
oldest resident of Lackawanna county
Mrs. George Movies. of PeckVille, and
David ]. Davis, lieutenant of Company
+, Thirteenth regiment, are also distant
relatives. The funeral services will be
held at the house in Evans court this
afternoon at l O'Clock. Rev. ID. p. Jones.
OF the Tabernacle Congregational
church, will ofiiciatc. The remains will
be taken to Peckville where interment
will be made in the Union cemetery
Mrs. Katherine Rauschmeir. wife OF
Jacob Rauschmeir. and n well known res
ident. died at the residence Of her dauSh-
ter. Mrs. George Keller. SIS North Wash
ington avenue yesterday after an i'll
ness dating only since Tuesday. Death
was due TO heart disease Deceased was
Il years of age and came here from Ger
many some forty odd years ago. She
was a faithful attendant at St. Mary $
German Catholic church and was a
| member of the Altar society of that
church. She is survived by her husband,
one daughter, Mrs. George Keller, ana
| one son, Joseph Rauschmeir. The fu-
| neral will be held Wednesday morning
| with requiem mass at st. ATarys church
at Q o'clock. lnterment will be made i'm
| the German Catholic cemetery.
Word was received here Saturday that
Linas w. Moore. of New Milford had
| been stricken with heart disease while
| walking along West Fifty-third street,
that morning. Death resulted shortly at
| ter his removal to nearby residence.
| Deceased was well known hrrpabouts
and was intimately associated with pub
| lie and political matters in SusquC-
| hanna county. He represented that dis
| triCt for two terms in the state legisla-
| turp.