The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-05
OBITUARY..

Thomas f. Deen, a brief mention OF whose
death was made in Saturdays issue. was born
at Danvillc, Pa, on October %, 1873 lie was
| admitted to the Nontour county bar in 1895
and practiccd very successfully at Dan'iile up to
the time Of his death, which occurred at II
o'clock Friday evening last, caused by
ncuritis or inflammation OF the covering Of the
nerves, after an illness OF about two months.
The original cause OF the msady which was
not considered alarming until Il few noArs pre-
vio;S to his death, was exposure undergone in
August during camping expedition, when fhe
earth was wet after a severe storm. About Two
years ago, owing to the illness OF hts father,
Perry Deem, perhaps the best known iron man
OF this region, he took UP his fathers business
and had carried it on very successfully ever
since. He was great political speaker Of no
ordinary ability and has done much excellent ser
vice for the Republican party in Montour county.
His death was a severe shock to numberless'
friends, many of whom are in this vicinity, ~
few enjoyed greater degree of popularity and
sincere respect than the young man whose ca
recr OF great promise is thus early ended. lie
was possessed OF integrity OF purpos. which
seemed singuarly in keeping with an un,isuas ~
handsome personality. 1t is seldom indeed that
death comes into home and renders it so Ut
terly desolate as in this atiiction.
Mr.. Deem is survived by his mother and three
sisters, Mrs. W. NJ. Gardner, OF this city. and
Helen u. and Sarah W, OF Danville. The funeral
services will he held from his late home in
aDnyile at halfpast two o'clock this afternoon
and will be conducted by Mahoning lodge, No
GIG, Free and Accepted Masons, Of which no waa
master at the time OF his death,
Roger Grimes, OF .iS Stone avenue, died at :
o'clock last evening at his home after an ill
ness of a week, general debility being the cause
OF his death. Mr. Grimes was very well known
in South Scranton, having lived there for the
last forty years. He WAS horn in Inniscrone,
County Sligo, Ireland, and while a young man
came to this country with his family. Dur
ing his long residence in the city he has been
prominently identified with South Scranton al
fairs and legion OF friends will mourn his
DEATH He is survived by his wife and the fol-
lowing sons aud daughters: Richard, con-
ductor for the Scranton Railway company, and
Mrs Edward Bentley Mrs Myrtle kileullen,
Mrs Martin Daughorty and Mrs, Michael Hag'
gerty are sisters OF the deceased The funeral
announcement will be made later
Mrs Bridget Christy, wife Of James Christy. Of
III Brok street, died yesterday. She is survived
by the following children; James and John. Of
Scranton; Dominick, OF New York city; Mrs.
Heferan, Mrs. Langan, Mrs. Smith and Nellie, OF
this city. The funeral will be held OH Wednes.
day.
Charles Johnson. Of Penn avenue. died last
evening at the Lackawanna hospital Of pneu-
monia. He was suddenly taken i'll and was re
moved to the institution Saturday night The
deceased was about 2o years OF age and was
employed as bartender at the Hotel Jiikins.
Thomas Cogsins, aged 90 years, Of 52s Beech
street, died yesterday afternoon. lie Is survived
by the following brothers and sister: Martin,
Patrick. Michael, John and Mary.
Mrs Susan 4. Gingher died last night at her