The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-09
OBITUARY..

Mrs Eben Footc, one of the Oldest and most
respected residents of Duiyea, passed away On
Monday morning at S o'clock She haG been rs
well as usual until Sunday night. On Monday
morning she complained of not resting well dur
ing the night She arose for a short time but
vas obliged to return 10 her bed. While her
daughter was applying few simple remedies
to relieve her she suddenly expired, Her maiden
name was Martha b. Shfel She was born at
rlainsvillc, Luzcue county, February 10, 1921,
therefore, she was past 70 years of age. She was
married to Ebcn Foote on June 80, 1850. They
celebrated their sixtIeth ami, i,ersary last juno.
Mrs. Footc was true Christian woman. In her
younger days she spent much OF her time in ad'
ministerng to the sick OF the neighborhood. She
was especially kind to the poor and needy. She
was a member Of the Methodist Episcopal church
for over thirty years. She is survived by her hus.
band. one son, William Foote, of Wilkes Barre;
three daughters, Mrs. Harriet Knapp, Mis-. Ncttic
Lomant and Mrs. II. L. Edsall, of Duryea fu-
neral services will be held at her late residence
"Wednesday at o'clock.
Michael f. Hughes died at his home. Is Car
bon street, at 40 o'clock last evening. De-
ceased had been i'll but few hours when death
came. Heart failure was the cause of death.
He was 80 years o. and was plumber by
trade. lie was a well known young man and
was loved by all who knew him. He was kind
ana generous ana n1u many nome VallS, anu MS
demise will cause sorrow among his many friends
His mother and family have the sympathy Of
the community. lis is survived by his mother
and the following brothers and sisters: James,
John, Thomas, Anna. Mary, Della and Julia, all
residents of this city. Funeral announcement
later
Dr. Edward Cole McShcrry, of Frederick City,
Md. died at $50 o'clock yesterday morning, his
death being very sudden. DR.. McShcrry prac.
ticcd dentistry in Scranton about twenty-five
years ago and made many friends here. The
news of his death was received here by his
father.in-law, Rev. Thomas NJ. Cam, LII. ID.
Dr. McShcrry is survived by his wife, four daush'
tcrs and a granddaughter.
d. W. La Rue, of Newton township, an old
and well known citizen, died Monday after a
| brief illness. The funeral will take place to-
morrow, with services at the house at 10 a. m.
| and at Chinchlla at II a. m. lntcrment will
! be made at Chnchilla. He is survived by a
wife and the following five children: William
| f., Charles, d. W, jr,, Mrs. Edward Ward and
Miss May
Carl Albert Luther, the young son OF Mr. and
Mrs. Henry Luther died Monday at $50 p. m,
| after suffering with paralysis Of the heart. The
| deceased was aged IL years and 10 days. Funeral
will be held privately Thursday, at p. m, from
| the home OF his parents, 5o2 Birch street. In
terment will be made in Pittston Avenue c"me-
| terry.
| Charles Eek, OF Neptune place, died at $50
Yesterday morning OF pneumonia being sick but
nine days. Deceased was 50 years OF age and a
well known citizen OF South Scranton. lnterInent
| will be made at o'clock Friday afternoon in
Washington avenue cemetery. Services in charge
Of Rev. C. L. Alrich, of Grace Reformed church
Elizabeth, the infant daughter OF Mr. and Mrs
| John Mccoy, OF South Seventh street, died at
| O'Clock yesterday morning, This will make Tho
| seventh child that the unfortunate couple hay,
buried, The funeral will take place at $50 O'Clock
this afternoon, with interment in the Cathedra
| cemetery.
Mrs. Hannah Moyles, the widow OF the lat'
| william Moyles, died at s o'clock yesterda,
morning at her home, 1910 North Main avenue
after a long sickness. She resided in Nortl
scranton for many years and was well and favor
ably known. The funeral announcement will ap
pear later.
John Williams, a wellknown resident o
Nanticoke, died yesterday lie was the father o
Mrs. d. N. Jones. Misses Sarah and Mary WI
Jams Of sonth Main avenue