The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-24
TAYLOR NEWS.
Funeral Of Mrs. William Herbert.
Coroner Roberts Holds an Inquest.
Trolley Party-Personal and other
Items.

Items.
The funeral of the late Mrs. William
Herbert occurred from the family resi-
dence in Barbertown, Old Forge, yes
terday afternoon and was largely at
tended. The esteem and respect in
which she was held was we'll exem-
plified by the large gathering which
thronged the late home of the de-
ceased. Services were held in the
family residence and were eloquent
and impressive. Rev. j. j. jenkins,
pastor of the 3Nebo Congregational
church, officiated. At the close of the
services, the funeral procession moved
to the Washburn street cemetery,
where the remains were laid to rest.
The pail bearers were Messrs. Richard
Roberts, David Hughes, Evan Davies,
Wallace Homestead, Morgan Howells
and Mr.. Ayers.
Coroner j. j. Roberts was in town
yesterday and held an inquest over the
remains of Patrick VASTLY, who died
quite suddenly at his boarding house
on Oak street on Sunday. Coroner
Roberts was assisted in the inquest
by Health officer DR.. j. w. Houser,
of this borough. The cause of his
death was pneumonia. The following
jury was impanelled: w. G. Howells,
William Jones, David j. Thomas. John
Howard, William Bowen, William w.
Jones, DR.. j. w. Houser and Coroner
Roberts. The funeral will occur this
afternoon. Interment will be made in
Minooka cemetery.
Mrs. Joseph Fletcher. of Winton,
was the guest of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Richard Winters, of Railroad
street, on Sunday.
A number of yong people of North
Scranton enjoyed a trolley ride to
this place on the latter part of last
week, and we're the guests of Miss
enjoyable time was spent. Refresh
ments were served. The following
comprised the party: Misses Della
Adams, Lillian Howard. Susie Graham.
Irene Moffatt, and Messrs Thomas
Glynn. Charles Melvin, Peter Camp
bell and John Lally.
Mr.. l.. X. Weiss, of Scranton, was
business caller here yesterday.
Lackawanna lodge, No. 113, Ameri-
can Protestant association, will meet
this evening in their rooms, when off,
GERS will be elected for the ensuing
term.
Mrs John Connolly and children,
who have been the guests of her
mother, Mrs. f. j. Evans. of North
Main street, returned to their home
in North Carolina yesterday.
Rev. David Price, of Siloah, Aber-
dare, South Wales. occupied the pull
pit of the Welsh Congregational
church last evening Rev. Mr.. Price
is an able Welsh divine whose dis
course last evening was appreciated
Miss Mabel, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Richard of North Main street
is quite i'll at her home.
The Taylor Electric social club will
conduct a grand social in Weber''
rink on Friday evening next. A good
time is promised to all those who at
tend as frst-class music will be pro.
vided for dancing.
Mr.. j. ]. Ayers, of Providence, was
a Taylor visitor yesterday.
The social given by the Ladies' AiG
society of the Nebo Congregations
church last evening, Notwithstanding
the threatening weather. was a sue
cess, both socially and financially.
Dairyman c. l.. Daley has pur
chased a new delivery wagon of the
latest design for his increasing bust
ness.
Lily lodge, No. 929, Independent Ordel
of Odd Fellows, will meet in session
this evening.
Mr.. Griffith Price, OF West Scran
ton, was a caller on relatives here OF
the Sabbath.
The Taylor colliery will be idle to-
day, owing to the scarcity of oper
cars.