Joseph Taenbner died in this borough, at the residence of his mother, on Monday night last, of paraplegia. About five years ago Mr. Taeubner became paralyzed from his waist downward, in consequence of overexposure-and fatigue on a fishing excursion.
He was sent to the Roosevelt hospital in New York, but after two months stay, his case being pronounced hopeless, he returned to his mother's home where he remained until his death.
Mr. Taeubuer was born in Wilkes Barre, Pa., and was at the time of his decease thirty-two years of age. He was a watchmaker by trade and was considered an excellent workman. Possessing a genial nature and being gifted with rare, entertaining qualities he made friends wherever he went and his untimely taking off will be sincerely mourned by all of his acquaintances.
Outside of Honesdale he was generally known by the name of Joe Hooker, a pet name given him some years ago, and which seemed to stick by him. He was considered an authority upon fishing, hunting and sporting matters, and his mind was well
stored with useful knowledge. He possessed artistic ability of no mean order and at the time of his death was making rapid progress in wood engraving, at which he worked while lying upon his back holding the block free in his hands. His cut of the "Mermaid" has been much admired.
His remarkable spirit, cheerfulness and resignation remained with him to the last, He was buried in the Glen Dyberry Cemetery yesterday afternoon, the funeral being very largely attended, and the gifts of flowers by sympathizing friends unusual in beauty and quantity.
H0NESDALE, PA., AUGUST 2 1883
He was sent to the Roosevelt hospital in New York, but after two months stay, his case being pronounced hopeless, he returned to his mother's home where he remained until his death.
Mr. Taeubuer was born in Wilkes Barre, Pa., and was at the time of his decease thirty-two years of age. He was a watchmaker by trade and was considered an excellent workman. Possessing a genial nature and being gifted with rare, entertaining qualities he made friends wherever he went and his untimely taking off will be sincerely mourned by all of his acquaintances.
Outside of Honesdale he was generally known by the name of Joe Hooker, a pet name given him some years ago, and which seemed to stick by him. He was considered an authority upon fishing, hunting and sporting matters, and his mind was well
stored with useful knowledge. He possessed artistic ability of no mean order and at the time of his death was making rapid progress in wood engraving, at which he worked while lying upon his back holding the block free in his hands. His cut of the "Mermaid" has been much admired.
His remarkable spirit, cheerfulness and resignation remained with him to the last, He was buried in the Glen Dyberry Cemetery yesterday afternoon, the funeral being very largely attended, and the gifts of flowers by sympathizing friends unusual in beauty and quantity.
H0NESDALE, PA., AUGUST 2 1883
Joseph Taenbner died in this borough, at the residence of his mother, on Monday night last, of paraplegia. About five years ago Mr. Taeubner became paralyzed from his waist downward, in consequence of overexposure-and fatigue on a fishing excursion.
He was sent to the Roosevelt hospital in New York, but after two months stay, his case being pronounced hopeless, he returned to his mother's home where he remained until his death.
Mr. Taeubuer was born in Wilkes Barre, Pa., and was at the time of his decease thirty-two years of age. He was a watchmaker by trade and was considered an excellent workman. Possessing a genial nature and being gifted with rare, entertaining qualities he made friends wherever he went and his untimely taking off will be sincerely mourned by all of his acquaintances.
Outside of Honesdale he was generally known by the name of Joe Hooker, a pet name given him some years ago, and which seemed to stick by him. He was considered an authority upon fishing, hunting and sporting matters, and his mind was well
stored with useful knowledge. He possessed artistic ability of no mean order and at the time of his death was making rapid progress in wood engraving, at which he worked while lying upon his back holding the block free in his hands. His cut of the "Mermaid" has been much admired.
His remarkable spirit, cheerfulness and resignation remained with him to the last, He was buried in the Glen Dyberry Cemetery yesterday afternoon, the funeral being very largely attended, and the gifts of flowers by sympathizing friends unusual in beauty and quantity.
H0NESDALE, PA., AUGUST 2 1883
He was sent to the Roosevelt hospital in New York, but after two months stay, his case being pronounced hopeless, he returned to his mother's home where he remained until his death.
Mr. Taeubuer was born in Wilkes Barre, Pa., and was at the time of his decease thirty-two years of age. He was a watchmaker by trade and was considered an excellent workman. Possessing a genial nature and being gifted with rare, entertaining qualities he made friends wherever he went and his untimely taking off will be sincerely mourned by all of his acquaintances.
Outside of Honesdale he was generally known by the name of Joe Hooker, a pet name given him some years ago, and which seemed to stick by him. He was considered an authority upon fishing, hunting and sporting matters, and his mind was well
stored with useful knowledge. He possessed artistic ability of no mean order and at the time of his death was making rapid progress in wood engraving, at which he worked while lying upon his back holding the block free in his hands. His cut of the "Mermaid" has been much admired.
His remarkable spirit, cheerfulness and resignation remained with him to the last, He was buried in the Glen Dyberry Cemetery yesterday afternoon, the funeral being very largely attended, and the gifts of flowers by sympathizing friends unusual in beauty and quantity.
H0NESDALE, PA., AUGUST 2 1883
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