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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-11
WEST SCRANTON

David Jenkins rendered a pleasing
solo in q creditable manner, and How
ell Harris spoke at some length in his
usual clever and witty manner. Among
others things he said that Mr. Will
liams had been a potent factor in the
social, industrial ana political life Of
Scranton, and his personal friends are
countless. He was followed by David
Stephens, the popular tenor, who rem
dered two solos in captivating man
ner. His efforts were received with
spontaneous applause.
Colonel r. II. Ripple was then called
upon to make a few remarks, and said
he was very happy to be one to well
come Mr.. Williams home again, and
added that he is a man who has filled
every position entrusted to him in a
credltable manner. Messrs Warren
and Stephens rendered the duet which
won them the prize at the Atlantic
City elsteddfod and their singing was
a feature of the evening.
City Solicitor Vosburg was the next
speaker, and said he was sorry he was
not born in Wales. but that he did the
next best thing by marrying a Welsh
lady He told several of his pleasing
stories, and referred to the honored
councilman as an honest public offic-
ial and an honorable upright man.
Hon. John r. Williams told of his
lifelong friendship with Mr.. Williams
and deplored the fact that such gath
erings were too infrequent. Mr.. Will
iams was then called upon and told
of the incident which happened on
board the steamship while crossing the
ocean, when he was mistaken for a
clergyman. He said he was well
pleased with his trip, and told Of many
interesting experiences enjoyed during
his absence.
The assemblage sang Hen Lad fy
Nhadu," after which refreshments
were served by the committee in charge
of the affair.
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DUNMO2E.

4 frightened horse dashinG franticaly down
North BlahCly street yesterday afternoon about
) O'Clock caused considerable excitement. and but
for the quick action oi lIotcman Patrick Reagan
would have, perhaps have done serious damage
to pedestrians or itself. When caught at the
corners it was nearly exhausted and showed the
effects Of the frantic run it had made. Upon
examination il was found that the animal be-
longs 10 Mr. Ackerman and was driven by two
boys. When near the No. l shaft of the Penn
sylyania Coal company it became frightened and
dashed into a pole, completely dCmolishinc the
carriage and harness and the throwing the two
boys out quite distance, injurng one severely
about the knees, The horse and injured boys
were taken to McMian's store, where the unin.
iurcd boy went for assistance.
Yesterday morning Fredercl; Miller, the IA.
year-old son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Miller OF
Irving avenue, brcathed his last, death taking
place after an illness OF only few days. The
little fellow had complained of not feeling well
for about week and Saturday last he was
taken seriously i'll, from which he gradually
grew worse, The funeral announcement will ap.
pear later.
The funeral Of Andrew samela, who was killed
Thursday while working in the No. l shaft, oc.
CURED yesterday afternoon. The funeral was
largely attended The Societa Corona D'Itala and
Societa ArisgliNest, Of which the deceased was
a member, an tne Roma band attended the
funeral in a body. Rev. Father Joseph, of St.
Anthony's Italian church, conducted the services
in that church and also at the grave. Interment
was made in the Mt. Carmel cemetery.
The borough schools opened yesterday with an
increased attendance which kept every department
full, The enrolment will be the largest ever
made, In the commercial department over fifty
registered for the business courses and shorthand
and typewriting.
Miss Bird and daughter, OF New Haven, Conn.
are visiting at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Earl
w. Altemose, Brook street.
Edward Kelly is in Binghamton, N. Y.
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NORTH SCRANTON.

The funeral Of Mary Duffy was held yesterday
afternoon from the home of her aunt Putnam
street. Intermont was made in the Cathedral
cemetery. The deceased about years Of
age. While pouring some boiling water from the
tea kettle last Thursday afternoon her apron
caught Rrc, burning her severely. She was taken
to the Moses Taylor hospital Friday, where she
died.
The funeral of Charles Stewart was held yes.
terday morning from his late residence on Oak
street. lnterment was made in the Cathedral
cemetery.
There were sixty pupils enrolled in the Gram.
mar A grade at No. % school yesterday morning.
Professor Kemmerling will be assisted in this
grade by Miss A. May Benedict.
Miss Florence Walker has returned from New
York, where she mas been visiting her parents
during the summer. Miss Walker will resume
her position as teacher of Grammar grade at
No. 25 school.
Rev. $. c. Reading has returned from Will
Transport, where he has been spending the past
few days with his family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Murray Kennedy. Of Church ave-
nue., returned yesterday from Feetville, where
they have been spending the summer
Miss Anna Walsh, who has been in New York
city for the past two weeks, has returned home.
Miss Margaret Edwards has returned from Phil.
adclphia
William Lowry, of Church avenue, left yesHr.
DAY Tor flttSburg, where he VIII spend the re-
mandCr OF the week on business.
Miss Elizabeth Owens, of Brick avenue, has
returned from Wilkes Barre, where she has bec1
spending the past two weeks.
Mr., and Mrs. Dennis Fuller, of Bercstord s.
D., are the guests of Mr. and Mrs Albert Colvin,
of North Sumner avenue.
Constable Bernard Davis and family, Of Oak
street. have returned from Lemon, Wyoming
county.
u
seriously i'll while engaged at work at the Leg
gett's Creek mine yesterday afternoon lie was
removed to his home in carriage.
The North End basket bah team will play at
the Auditorium this evening with the Defenders
of the South Side. The game promises to be
a very exciting one, as both teams have been
praCticing for some time. They are we'll matched
! The Stars Of the North End, will challenge
| game with the st, Leo's, of the West Side, next
/ Tuesday evening
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CASES IN EQUITY COURT.

Judge Edwards is conducting a
weeks session of equity court. The
case of Maria X. Kolb against Daniel
Brenneman, to enforce partition of a
property on Pawnee street, was on
yesterday. Vaughan & Partridge ap-
peared for the plaintiff, and l. II.
Burns and II. NJ Hannah for the de-
fendant. Brenneman denies that the
plaintiff has any interest in the prop
erty.
The case of W. II. Courtright against
c. w. Thompson, jr,, is set down for
Friday. The case of Angus Cameron
against Agnes c. Gray and others is
listed for Thursday, and tomorrow
will be heard the case of George II.
Winans against Sanderson Oil AMI
Speciality company. The case of II. B.
Reynolds against w. p. Boland and
others is on the list, but not dated.
The case of McAndrews against
Okell, and Fallon against Castanzo
were continued,
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NOTES AND PERSONALS.

Rev. j. b. Sweet ofticiated at the funeral OF
Mr.. and Mrs. William Yamnal's child yesterday
afternoon. The services were held at the house
on sherman avenue and intcrmcnt wps made in
the Washburn street cemetery.
Alderman Davies lett last night for New York
and will be absent several days.
The funeral Of the late Henry 5. Morgan will
take place at ESQ O'Clock this afternoon from
the residence OF James r. James, on North Hyde
Park avenue. Burial will be made in the Wash
burn street cemetery.
An infant child OF Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Nc
Nuty, OF more avenue, died yesterday and
will be buried in the Cathedral cemetery this
afternoon.
Mrs Harriet b. Frank, of New York, deacon.
css in the Methodist Episcopal church, addressed
the meeting OF the Home Missionary society in
the Simpson Methodist Episcopal church last
evening.
An enjoyable outing was held at Nay Aug park
yesterday by class No. OF the First Welsh Bap.
tIst church
large number Of young people attended the
autumnal dance in Laurel Hill park last evening
under the direction of Guy Relph and Earl Ilol-
lister
The Columbia Hose company held regular
meeting last evening and passed upon several
matters pertaining to the company. The Frank
lins will meet this evening.
The fall work OF the Young Women's Christian
association was begun in auspicious manner
at the rooms last evening
Samuel McKeeyer, OF Wheeling, West Virginia,
is visiting relatives and friends in town.
A. b. Eynon's family have returned home from
| Lake Wnola.
Edgar Twining, Of Mauch Chunk, is visiting
| at the home of Alfred Twining on Swetland
street.
Tie Pastime Social club conducted a well.at.
| tended dance in st. Dayid's hall last evening.
| The members of the Young Women's Christian
| association will conduct a lawn social this even.
ing in front of George b. Carson's residence on
| South Main avenue,
Miss Belle Flanagan, OF Hampton street, has
entered the Stroudsburg State Normal school fol
| a course Of stuuy.
| Miss Lulu Collins, Of West Lackawanna ave
nue., has resumed her studies at the West Chester
| State Normal school,
! Miss Stella Murray, Of Locust street, left yes
| terday to pursue course Of study in the Blooms
| burg State Normal school.
| Miss Carrie Brill, Of West Lackawanna avenue
| is visiting friends in Wilkes Barre,
| Miss Blanche Matthews, of Reading, is visiting
| friends on Eynon street.
| st, Leo's battalion met last evening and dis
cussed the plans for the parade on Oct TO-
| st. Brcnden council Young Men Institute
have begun the winters literary work.
fair sized crowd attended the hypnotic ex
hibition in Mears hall last evening by Professor
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Approaching Weddings.

Robert ], Hepburn and Miss Jessie
Smith will be married at noon today
at the home of the bride-elect on
Meridian street.
John Burns, of Stone avenue, and
Miss Margaret O'Boyle. of Railroad
avenue. will be married in Holy Cross
church at o'clock tomorrow morning.
Isaiah Marshall, of 412 South Ninth
street, and Miss Anna wilkins. of 905
Luzerna street, will be married this
evening at the home of the bride-elec
Michael ]. May, of 1909 Division
street, and Miss Gwen Davis. of SO
Archibald street will be married to-
morrow evening.
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In Honor of Mr.. Gilger.

Albert Gilger. of Shamokin who is
the guest of Ray Reed, of Fig street,
was rendered a delightful reception
Saturday evening at Mr.. Reeds home.
The evening was spent in indulging in
games, dancing and singing. Flash
lights in grotesque attitudes were
taken. Refreshments of light char
acter were also served.
Those present We're: Misses Josie
Metdlar, Elizabeth O'Hara, Agnes
Manley, Hattie Kellerman, Name
Crane, Name Glare, Mary McGovern,
Kate Hastings, Margaret Manning and
Katherine Bowling. The gentlemen
present were: William Deddoe,
Charles Deddoe, Thomas Jones, James
Ford, Oscar Jones, Jessie Reed Will
liam Austin, Selden Brady and Ray
Reed.
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Select Councilman Richard Fl. VIII
liams, of the Fifth ward, VINO mas
been abroad during the summer, ana
returned home few days ago, was
rendered a reception by a large num-
ber of his friends in Cooperative nan
last evening. The affair was attended
by many men prominent in business
and municipal affairs, among Whom
were the following:
Postmaster f. II. Ripple, City Sollci-
tor A. a. Vosburg, George w. Jen-
kins, Philip Rinsland, Roger Evans,
Eleazer Evans, Hon. John T. Will
iiams, Hugh Jones, Howell Harms,
Evan j. Williams, Benjamin Grifhths,
Henry Z. Davis, w. f.. Johns, Phlllp
n. Warren Prof. Silas Rossasr, Coun-
Gilman Charles Godshall Joseph OH
vor. Edward James. I. j. Coyna, Will
liam GriilthS, stephen Dyer w. Gay
lord Thomas. Prof. Gray, John T..
Edwards. Richard Jones, David Ste
phcns, Joseph Lloyd, William j.
1S,omas. Rowland Thomas, William r..
Lewis, David II. Jones, Assistant City
Solicitor David j. Davis, John H,
Phillips and others.
At $40 O'Clock. Evan J. Williams
called the assemblage to order and in
a few words stated the object of the
meeting. The exercises were opened
with Welsh solo by David j. Davis,
and w. Gaylord Thomas was called
upon to make the address of welcome.
His address expressed gladness on Mr..
Williams return, and he welcomed
MIN in all sincerity. He said the
gathering was an attestation of the
esteem in which the select council
man is held.
80 Philip Warren sang "The Noble BOY
of Truth" in fine voice, and Attorney
William Il. Lewis followed with some
excellent remarks, during which he
said that Mr.. Williams had done one
thing in his life which alone was wOr-
thy Of CCmmendatiOn, that Of sacri-
fcinE himself in order to give his
children a thorough education, and he
advised those present to plant the
seeds Of education in the minds of
their own children if the want to do
something for pOsterity.
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A Birthday PARTY.

The home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
y. Davis. on North Bromley avenue,
was the scene of much mirth and mer-
riment on Saturday afternoon, the oc-
casion being the sixth anniversary Of
their daughter, Annie. The little
guests INDUCED in games for several
hours, and afterwards were served
with refreshments.
Mrs. Davis was assisted in serving
ana entertaining by Mrs. Arthur Ban
ming, Miss Sadie NJ. Edwards, and
Miss Lizzie Herbert, of Old Forge.
Miss Davis was remembered by her
little friends with many costly and
beautiful presents. Flashlights Were
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Manv Joining Glasses.

AS the autumn approaches, and the
weather is cooling somewhat, the in
terest in the turning exercises of the
Scranton Athletic club begins to grow
apace. and every practice night sees
new faces in the RANKS. Last nights
meeting, which was conducted by their
efficient instructor, Victor Moth, of the
West Side, was devoted mostly to the
swinging of Indian clubs and high
jumping, with a slight mixture of dou-
BILE bar exercise. The boys are prepar-
mig for an exhibition and dance to be
given later in the season.
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Decision Rendered.

Alderman John J. Ruddys final de-
cision in the case of Purcell VS.. Ger
rity. which he heard August 81. has
been rendered. The case grew out of
watch owned by Purcell a barten-
der in the Bank hotel run by =. F.
Gerrity, being taken for which Ger
rity claimed he made reparation, to
which statement Purcell made a de-
NAL and began a trespass suit.
Alderman Ruddy rendered the de-
cision against p. T.. Gerrity for the
sum of $50 and costs.
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Mrs. Pchibck's Funeral.

The funeral of the late Mrs. Mary
Pchibck, who died last Friday, took
place yesterday morning at . o'clock
from the home of her daughter, Mrs.
Adam Enger. of Pittston avenue, and
was largely attended. a high mass of
requiem was celebrated by Rev. p. G..
Christ, of St Mary's church, of River
street, who also delivered the sermon.
After the services, the funeral cor>
tege moved to the German Catholic
cemetery, where interment was made.
The pail bearers We're George Bech-
loft. John Walsh, Frank Grambo and
John Weisler.
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The remains of the late Frank Grif-
fin. of Genet street, were laid to their
last resting place yesterday morning
with impressive ceremonies. Prior to
the funeral the house was thronged
with sympathizing friends, who paid
their last respects to his memory. At
o'clock the funeral cortege moved to
St Johns church, where a requiem
mass was celebrated py Rev. Father
O'Donnell, who later preached the fu-
neral sermon.
At the conclusion of the service the
procession moved to Cathedral ceme-
terry, where interment was made. The
pail bearers were Michael Flaherty.
Peter Judge. Thomas Brady, William
Dolan, John Gibbons and Thomas
BrObson.
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PARK PLACE.

Sergeant Albert Drcig, Of Diamond avenue,
left yesterday morning with the Thirteenth rcg'
mcnt rifle team for Mt. Grctna.
Miss Neurck Featcnhy, Of Diamond avenue,
has returned from trip to Thomhurst, where
she has been spending the summer.
Willie Finn, of Providence road, who has been
spending the summer at Crystal lake, returned
home yesterday.
Miss Anna Wacha Of Harrisburg, Pa, is visit.
ing Mrs George Hcese, of Short avenue.
John Roberts. of Priceburg, has Joined Bauer
band as drummer.
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NUBS OF NEWS.

The Ladies' Aid society Of the Cedar Avenue
Methodist Epispocal church will hold a peach
social this evening in the church pariors.
Camp 43O Patriotic Order Sons of America
held their weekly business meeting last night in
Hartnan's hall, Pittston avenue
Fred Weinig, of Willow street, employed in
splitter Co.'S bottling works, was severely cut
on his left wrist yesterday by the bursting of a
bottle. The wound bcd quite profusely until
medical assistance was summoned.
Mrs. Albrecht and children, Of Hoboken, who
were visiting Mrs. Frichtel, of Cedar avenue.
left for home yesterday.
Frank Grcyer, of the firm Of Gutheinz, Weser
& Greyer, is i'll.
W. 4. Budenbach of Cedar avenue spent Sun.
day at Waymart.
Mrs Sophia Durft and daughter Grace. of
Philadelphia, who were visiting Mr. and Mrs.
scbastion Hcrbstcr, OF Alder street, returned
home yesterday.
Columbus council No. %, Young Mems Insti.
tute, held largely attended business meeting
last night in Pharmacy hall.
Miss Mamie Clair, Of Fig street, has returned
homo after spending several weeks with friends
in Carbondllc.
a new bay road horse of Syracuse firm
Miss Elizabeth Stoddard, of Stroudsburg is
| visiting Mrs. Philip Schlager Of Hickory street.
John Ward, of Prospect avenue, and A. j.
Burns, of Fig street. and wife, spent Sunday in
Pttston
| Tie ladies of the South Side Young womcn'i
Christian association will have a trolley ride to
Throop Thursday afternoon, September l9, start.
| ing from the corner of Maple street ana Pitts.
ton avenue at o'clock All those VINO desire
to go must purchase tickets before Thursday
morning. They can be obtained from mem.
bcrs Of the committee or at the association
| rooms. Refreshments will I've served.
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GATHERED In
SOUTH SCRANTON
FUNERAL bF FRANK GRIFFIN,
OF GENET STREET.

Requiem Mass Celebrated in St.
Johns Church-Funeral of Mrs.
Mary Pchibck-Alderman Ruddy
Has Given His Decision in the
cell-Gerrity Case-Party in
Honor of Albert Gilger, of sha-
mokinFred Weinig Injured by
the Bursting of a Bottle.
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A Sweeping Challenge.

The Olyphant Browns challenge the
South Side Pittston Reds. Wilkes
Barre amateurs, Archibald, Carbondale,
Moosic Poplars. or Modocs, of Carbon
street, or any first-clas5 team in two
counties for Saturday, September IS,
on the Olyphant grounds. Half the
expenses guaranteed. William Patten,
Captaip
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WELCOME HOME TO
R. II. WILLIAMS
SELECT COUNCILMAN FROM THE
FIFTH WARD HoNoRED.

Reception rendered Him in co-opera-
tive Hall Last Evening-Addresses
by w. Gaylord Thomas, Colonel
E. H. Ripple, William r. Lewis,
Howell Harris and others-Four
Weddings for This Week-other
Shorter News Notes and Personals.
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OBITUARY.

Rev. J. II. Sandal, formerly ationcd at ST.
Peters cathedral in this city, but for several
years pastor of the Holy Ghost Catholic church
at Athens, Pa, died sunday evening at that
place Father SANDAL was born in Baltimore
July 10, 1852 lie received his early education
in the public schools of Baltimore and entered
a Catholic college to prepare for the Jesuit or
der Father Sandal received minor orders from
Right Rev. Bishop O'Ilara at Woodstock Mary.
land, and was ordained to the priesthood by
Cardinal Gibbons in 1883. Deceased was Jesuit
until 1870 when he came to the Scranton do
cesc Father SANDAL remained in this city until
1892, when he was assigned to the Athens parish
by Right Rev Bishop o'Iara.
The remains will be laid to rest Thursday
morning At $50 4 solemn high mass of re-.
QUEEN will be celebrated in the Athens Catholic
church.
Ellen J. Erwin, wife of NJ. j. Erwin, of 537
Fourth street, died yesterday at the family resi-
dence, age AZ years. She is survived by the
following children: John, Mary, Ellen and Ed
mund The funeral will be held Wednesday
morning at O'Clock. requiem mass will be
celebrated in Holy Cross church and internent
| will be in the Cathedral cemetery.
Fred Miller, the l5.yearold son OF Mr.. and
| Mrs Charles Miller, Of Irving avenue died yes.
terlay after short illness OF pneumonia. lie
complained of feeling i'll Friday night and died
yesterday morning. The funeral announcement
| will be made later
John Stohsi of Seventh street died yesterday
at the Lackawanna hospital of typhoid fever,
| StohSk was about 40 years of age and received
treatment at the hospital for about one week.
Timothy Carroll. Of 3OG Seventeenth street,
| West Scranton, died Sunday night Funeral
Wednesday morning with requiem high mass at
| ST. Parick's church at 0 o'clock.
The ore.yearold child of Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
| Reilly, Of Stone avenue, died Sunday evening
after a short illness. The funeral will take place
| this afternoon.
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JONAS LONGS SONS.
JONAS LONG's SONs,
Pretty
Graceful
Walking Skirts.

You've noticed the difference in the
"set' of Walking Skirts. Some have
tendency to sag and droop and look alto
gether unsightly. Wouldn't do this if
they were properly cut and made. Ours
are made correctly, and fit the figure per-
fectly-try one on and see how neat and
trim it looks.
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The Seasons Trade for Fall and the Approaching
Winter VIII Be Formally Opened on
Tuesday. Sept. IL, with
A Grand Display Of
New Fancy Dress Goods

Gathered i'll from the leading weaving and fashion
Of the civilized world While the looms of Amer
ca represented before, Great Britain,
France aud Germany have each contributed largely
toward
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fhis interesting Exposition OF
Fashionable Art in Dress Fabrics

So that the display to VIII ch Invite your attention
is il reality broad-guaged demonstration object
lesson how dress we'll and ashionably according
to the maaus at your command tor this exhibition in
cludes all grades qualities, styles coors and
that will be carried stock throughout the and
at other time OF the year the complete range be
by visitors. The why obvious to
require explanation. The space command is
too limited to permit of US entering into details We
will say, however that i'll addition to the staple
and cooriugs which you would expect to fud, there
mauy exclusive novelties and the haudsonest col
lection of plaid back and reversible suitings shown
in Northeastern Pennsylvania.
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also taken of the crowd by Miss Ed
wards
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John Stohsk of Seventh street, died yesterday
at the Lackawanna hospital OF typhoid fever
StohSk was about 40 years Of age and received
treatment at the hospital for about one week.
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Pea Coal $1.25 a Ton Delivered.
Park. Address orders TO J. T. SharAey, 1914
Cedar avenue Phone 6Gs3. "
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Timothy Carroll, Of 3OG Seventeenth street
West Scranton, died Sunday night. Funera
Wednesday morning with requiem high mass a
ST. Patrick's church at 0 o'clock