The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-09-06
DIED IN OREGON.
John Flannery, Well Known Carbon
dalian, Succumbs to Disease Con-
tracted While Soldier in the
Philippines - Ex-Alderman Grier
Dead,

EulllpplueS - EX-AlQernan 0rleC
Dead.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas H.: Flannery,
day of the death of their son, John
Flannery, who succumbed at the Una
tilla county hospital, Pendelton, Ore
gon. His death was the direct conse-
quence of disease contracted while
in heroic service for his country in the
Philippines.
Though Mr.. Flannery's death oc-
CURED on Aug. 16. the sad intelligence
did not reach here until yesterday,
when his greved parents received the
letter that gave in detail the mournful
news of his passing away. Together
with the shock it will convey. it will
likewise be a source of sincerest deep
regret among the wide circle of friends
and acquaintance the deceased left
behind in Carbondale, the town of his
birth, and his home until a few years
ago.
The deceased was born in Carbondale
in 1871, and grew up here to manhood.
Like the great majority of his COM
panons he toled in the mines until he
got an opportunity to better himself.
Later he worked as driver for ]. F..
Mcdonald, the we'll known liquor
agent. Some four or five years ago
he went to the northwest to seek new
opportunities. At the outbreak of the
Spanish war, he was among the first
volunteers. Being in proximity to the
coast he was sent with his fellow SOL
diers to aid in suppressing Aguinaldo's
men in the Philippines. He belonged
to the transportation department of
the army. Though possessed of the
strong physique that is characteristic
of the robust manhood of these parts,
like hundreds of others he was taken
with intestinal trouble, so peculiar to
the tropical climate. After his return
to the states, Flannery grew very sick
and gradually reduced until his death,
on the 18th inst. The sadness OF his
death is softened, however. by the Cir
cumstances that his young life was
given in his country's service. and that
the end was most edifying. He passed
away, the letter advises from the priest
who attended him, with all the conso-
lations of the faith which he preserved.
The deceased was exceedingly popu-
lar among his associates and friends
in Carbondale. He will be remembered
for his warm heartedness and mirthful
spirit. He was witty and humorous
beyond the ordinary. and often took
part in local theatrical events and en-
tertainments. He was an active MEM
ber of the Crescents' Social club. His
memory will be cherished and there
mise, and warm hearted sympathy for
his saddened parents.
Flannery was laid at rest in the
Catholic cemetery, near where he died,
but will possibly be removed to Car
bondale. later on.
Patrick Grier once alderman OF the
Fourth ward, passed away yesterday
forenoon, at the home of his sister,
Mrs. b. Higgins, on the South Side.
Mr. Grier, who had been away for
few years, came home couple OF
months ago, ''to die" as heA himself,
put 1t at the time. Kidney trouble was
the cause OF death.
The deceased was born in Carbon
dale in 1916, when this town had but
few houses in the midst of the wilder
ness. In 1883 he was elected alderman
of the Fourth ward, and was reelected
at the expiration of his term. He went
to the soft coal regions, where he was
employed as fire boss, He has been
ayay from Carbondale, travelling from
place to place, for several years. His
wife, two daughters, Emma and Jennie,
and one son, Thomas, survive him.
The funeral will take place this af-
ternoon, the procession leaving the
Higgins home at o'clock. Burial will
be in st. Roses cemetery.
p. +. Hoban, native of Clinton,
Wayne county, brother of Anthony
Hoban. of this city, died at his home
in Wilkes Barre, Thursday afternoon.
The deceased Will he brought to this
city for burial He had numerous
friends i'm Carbondale