The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-01


and the services. conducted by DR.. r..
+. Y. Pierce of the Penn Avenue Bap-
tist church. were beautiful and inn
presslve Exquisite floral pieces from
many sources told an eloquent story Of
| timely remembrance.
Among these We're offerings from the
was Il member, and employees of the
firm of Keller & Van Dyke. The EN-
plOyes of the firm were present at the
obsequies. as was also a delegation Of
Elks who We're to participate in the
service.
Preceding the address of DR.. Pierce.
Ralph Williams sang Jesus, Lover OF
My Soul" and at its close. Nearer, My
God. to Thee" accompanied by Charles
Doersam. Interment was made in the
Dunmove cemetery, the simple and
heartfelt services OF the Elks, con-
Quoted by Exalted Ruler Thomas j.
Jennings, supplemcnting DR.. Pierce's
remarks and prayer with the touch OF
| that sentiment which in time OF death
widens out the family circle and makes
The whole world kin
The pull-bearers We're John Benore.
NJ. Renard, r. G. Norton. T.. 0. Voris,
james Crogan and Joseph Keller.
In attendance from out Of town were
Homer Cardcr, Il relative, of Frank
fort \. y. the two sisters of Mr.. Van
Dyke, Mrs. Mary True, Of Utica, n. y,
and Miss Jane Van Dyke, of Saquoit.
y. " and Vernon Brockway, of Utica.
y. Y. The other surviving members OF
the family are the Vile of the deceased
ana two sons, William H., Of this city,
ana Arthur D., OF Worcester, Mass.
ana one daughter, Mrs. Arthur l.. COL
Inns, also of Scranton.
The connection Of Mr. Van Dyke with
the growth and prosperity Of Scranton
deserves more than Il passing mention.
That this city has outstrlpped many
others OF the state in variety Of inter-
est and. consequently, popula tion is
due 10 the energy ana enterprise OF the
men who have had TO do with her pro-
gress-their loyalty TO her interest and
faith in her future. Founded primarily
on her coal industry, the ambition Of
her citizens have been such that on
every hand mills ana factories have
been established, until today any stag
nation of the coal trade means only 4
partial stasnation Of business.
And one of these many excellent en-
terprises is the piano manufactoly of
Keller X Van Dyke, with its high-rluss
labor, gradually widening its patronage
and incidentl' heralling the fame of
Scranton as a city of thrift and centre
OF trade. Besides this, Mr., Van Dyke
has been identified with various other
interests, notably the Scranton Brow
ing company, in conjunction With
Michael Hand; the Meadow Brook Silk
company and Collins-t Hale Furniture
Manufacturing company, in both of
which he held the office of president
AS a man, his large circle of friends
attest to his sterling qualities. Those
who knew him best loved him for his
staunch character and answering
principles. In Il business way his fore
sight was exceptional. His ability in
this line while to Il great degree Il nat
urdl instinct, Was Increased and en-
larged by 4 life of tireless endeavor
Beginning the struggle of life very
early as u driver boy on the Erie canal
at the age of twelve; captain of canal
boat at fifteen, without the attendant
circumstances that make progress easy
he climbed step By step the ladder OF
success. Although known to be of a
kind and charitable disposition. yet his
most intimate friends, including his
own family, were not aware of his
many acts of beneyolence strewn here
and there until his death called forth
the disclosure of them. like beautiful
flowers sprlnging up to brighten and
beautify his memory.
In him has been lost valued factor
in the industrial affairs of the city, but
as the interests with which he was asso-
ciated will be carried on without change
by his family. they will continue to add
10 the advancement Of the community
that MAS fortunate enough to attract
him to her midst,