The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-08
TAYLOR NEWS.
Remains Of the Late William NJ.
Evans at Rest-Delightful Lawn
Reception-other News of Interest.

The funeral of the late William NJ.
Evans took place yesterday afternoon
from the home of his mother-in-law,
Mrs. Thomas Howells, of South Tay-
lor The respect in which the young
man was held and the sympathy for
his family and relatives was mani
tested IN the large attendance, the
capacity of the church being taxed to
seat all who had gathered. After a
brief service at the house the remains
were taken to the Calvary Baptist
church, where services were conducted
by the pastor, Rev II. II. Harris, Phi.
D.. assisted by the Rev. j. L. Race
and Rev. j. J. jenkins. The reverend
gentlemen spoke eloquently and inn
pressively of the deceased as a kind
and loving father. The church choir,
under the leadership of Chorister Pro-
fessor David +. Jones, sang several
beautiful and pathetic anthems during
the funeral procession. At the close
of the service the remains, which re-
posed in beautiful casket We're viewed
by many friends and relatives of the
bereaved family. Rarely has such a
profusion of floral offerings been seen
at funeral in this town. The Casket
was literally covered with blossoms
The services were afterward concluded
at the grave side in the Forest Home
cemetery. The choir then sang the se-
lection, Jesus Lover of My Soul" ar
ter which the remains We're lowered
to their last resting place 4 dclega-
ton Wids present from Washington
commandery, knights of Malta, and
Delaware. Lackawanna and Western
Mutual Aid, the deceased being a men,
Der of those organizations. The pall-
bearers We're Messrs. Thomas Gooch,
Isaiah Marshall, John Curtus, Robert
King, C. II. Norris and William Ayres,
which comprised fellow workmen OF
Paterson, n. j. Flower bearers con-
sisted of relatives and were as follows:
Thomas A. Evans, Austin Jones and
William Daniels. Among those from
out of town who attended the funeral
services We're Mr.. and Mrs. Evan j.
Evans and son, Thomas. Mrs. Henry
Evans, of Plainsville; Mr.. and Mrs.
Josiah Jenkins and Thomas and Mar
garet Jenkins, Druggist William y.
Evans, Mr.. and Mrs. John ]. Jenkins,
Mrs William S. Williams, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. D. Williams, Mrs. William d.
Evans, Miss Annie Thomas, Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas ]. Evans, of Edwards
dale Mrs. Batnage and family, Mrs.
William Williams and family of Jer-
myn; Mr.. and Mrs. John r. Jones. of
Bellevue, and Evan Daniels, of Wyom .
irG.
%ervices at the Cavalry Baptist
church tomorrow will be held at the
usual hours, Pastor Rev. DR.. Harris
officiating
on honor of their guests the Misses
| Mahoney and Mulherin, of Augusta.
Ga, who have been here on a visit for
the past month, Mr.. and Mrs p. f.
Mulherin gave a delightful reception
I on the beautiful lawn surrounding their
cosy home on Thursday evening. An
enjoyable time was had by all. Diver
| siOns incident to such events We're mer-
| rily INDUCED in.
/ The funeral of the late Mrs. Patrick
| Mccormack occurred from her late
| home on Oak street yesterday morn
! ing. A requiem high mass was cele-
! brated in the Immaculate Church OF
! Conception by the Rev. John Me-
| Laughlln At the conclusion of the
mass Rev, Mclaughlin preached a
! funeral sermon. Interment was made
, in MinOoka Catholic cemetery.
sabbath services tomorrow at the
Methodist Episcopal church will be held
40 1890 a. IN. and 7S0 p, m. Sabbath
school at 2,l5 p, m. Rev. C. b. Henry
officiating.