The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-21
JERMYN AND MAYFIBLD
Funeral of a Well Known Jermyn
Man-Telephone Company Meets
opposition-other Notes.


The funeral of the late Walter Baker
took place yesterday afternoon At
2 o'clock short service was held at
the home on Main street, after which
the remains were taken to the Metho-
dist Episcopal church, where services
were held by the pastor, Rev. NJ. d.
Fuller, d. D., assisted by Rev. Fran
els Gendall, of Peckville, both or
whom in the course of the service paid
a high tribute to the departed man,
who was so closely connected with the
church and Sunday school work for so
many years. The large congregation
present were deeply affected, and there
were few dry eyes at the conclusion
of the solemn service. The choir sang
hymns which had been favorites of the
dead man, who for many years was
a faithful member Of the choir. At the
conclusion Of the service the remains
were laid to rest in the borough ceme-
terry. The funeral was unusually
large, and with the vast majority OF
those who attended the memory of
the deceased man will live for years.
The high esteem in which he was held
was manifested in the large number
of floral gifts, which included cross
from his Sunday school class, a pillow
from the family, upon which was the
Inscription "Father," broken pillar, the
gift of c. d. Winter e. Co., and casket
bouquets from the employees of c.. D.
Winter e. Co., Mrs John Jermyn, Mrs.
]. j. Miller, Mr.. and Mrs. Conner
Games. The pallbearers were: Thos.
Solomon, II. A.Wilman, Nicholas Ben
nett, w. j. Toman, Joseph Loby and
William o. Hill. The flower bearers
were: James G.. Nicholson, of Scran-
ton; ]. G.. Avery and Will Smalla-
combe. The members of Rushbrook
lodge of Odd Fellows and encampment
attended in a body. There were also
present prominent members of the or
der from many surrounding lodges
Among the out of town friends pres
ent were: DR.. and Mrs. A. J. Baker,
Duryea; Mrs. w. r. Netherton Wy
oming; f. A. Netherton, Wilkes Barre:
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Baker, Walter
Baker, Miss Gertie Baker, Mrs. Elihue
Nicholson, Dundaff; Mr.. and Mrs.
Richard Merritt, Joseph Merritt, Wal
ter Merritt, Tompkinsville; DIR. and
Mrs. w. ]. Baker, Carbondale; Samuel
Baker. Mrs. DR.. Stiegnsr, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Merritt, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Merritt, Miss Edith Merritt, of Rend-
ham; Thomas Baker, Mr.. and Mrs.
Samuel Baker, jr., George Wyland,
Priceburg: Mr.. and Mrs. William
Lanyon, Mr.. and Mrs. John Lanyon,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Baker, Green Ridge,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Conner Games, Of
Providence.
The men engaged in putting up the
Carbondale Telephone company's poles
had quite an exciting time yesterday
when they began preparations to place
a pole in front of A. ]. Gavin's hotel.
The hole had been dug for several
days past and Mr.. Garvin objected 10
the spot selected, claiming it was an
injury to his hotel and requesting the
company to place it foot or two
further south. Mrs. John McGoff, who
owns the adjoining lot objected to
this and the men yesterday began
preparations to place the pole in the
original hole. AS they seem deter
mined to do so in spite of Mr. Cav
ms objections. He armed himself with
his double shot gun and defied them
to erect the pole. The men were scared
and later on had a warrant sworn
out. Gavin was taken before Squire
Robinson, before whom he entered bal
in $500 to appear at court. The pole
is still unplaced and Mr.. Gavin claims
he will defend his rights, peacefully
If he can, but forcibly if necessary.
Robert. son of Mr.. and Mrs. James
Allen is recovering from a confused
hip. the result Of fall several days
ago.
Mrs. Arthur Day spent yesterday il
Scranton.
Mrs. John Davis, of Fifth street, 1.
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