"DEATH HAS CLAIMED MRS. WM. CONNELL
End Came Yesterday Afternoon After a Protracted Illness-Funeral Friday.
Death yesterday afternoon claimed Mrs. William Connell, wife of Congressman Connell, at the family residence, corner of Clay avenue and Vine street.
Mrs. Connell was taken ill last Easter Sunday. On that day she had started on her way to church when she was overcome and compelled to return home. Previous to that her health had been none too good. Since Easter she gradually grew worse. Three days ago she began to sink rapidly, and it was seen that her recovery was impossible. The end came about a quarter past 3 yesterday afternoon. At her bedside were her husband and all the members of the family. Exhaustion following a protracted illness was the immediate cause of death.
Mrs. Connell was over 66 years of age. She was born in England, (sic) Aug. 4, 1835. Her maiden name was Annie Lawrence. Sir Thomas Lawrence, the painter, was a member of the family from which Mrs. Connell descended.
Miss Annie Lawrence married Mr. Connell in Minersville, Pa., Jan. 2, 1852. Eleven children were born to them, of whom seven are still living. The surviving children are: James L., Alfred E., Charles R., Theodore E., Ezra H., Mrs. James McAnultuy and Mrs. Charles W. Fulton.
Mrs. Connell's life was a history only of acts that were kind and charitable. At all times she stood ready to give to the sick. But little of the good Mrs. Connell did is known to the world. Her acts of charity were never flourished before the public, and there are hundreds of people who received her aid, know only to Mrs. Connell and the persons directly interested. Her purse was always open to charity and no persons went in hunger if their want was made known to the deceased.
Mrs. Connell was a devout member of the Methodist Episcopal church. As long as her health permitted she was actively engaged in the work at Elm Park church. She took a deep interest in education matters. The problem of caring for young girls thrown on their own resources was a vital one to her, and she never lost an opportunity to assist all who applied to her.
Mrs. Connell's death has excited universal regret. Congressman Connell is nearly prostrated.
The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence at the corner of Clay avenue and Vine street. The services will be conducted by Rev. Dr. Griffin, pastor of Elm Park. Interment will be made in Forest Hill cemetery."
The Scranton (Pa.) Republican. 25 January 1902
End Came Yesterday Afternoon After a Protracted Illness-Funeral Friday.
Death yesterday afternoon claimed Mrs. William Connell, wife of Congressman Connell, at the family residence, corner of Clay avenue and Vine street.
Mrs. Connell was taken ill last Easter Sunday. On that day she had started on her way to church when she was overcome and compelled to return home. Previous to that her health had been none too good. Since Easter she gradually grew worse. Three days ago she began to sink rapidly, and it was seen that her recovery was impossible. The end came about a quarter past 3 yesterday afternoon. At her bedside were her husband and all the members of the family. Exhaustion following a protracted illness was the immediate cause of death.
Mrs. Connell was over 66 years of age. She was born in England, (sic) Aug. 4, 1835. Her maiden name was Annie Lawrence. Sir Thomas Lawrence, the painter, was a member of the family from which Mrs. Connell descended.
Miss Annie Lawrence married Mr. Connell in Minersville, Pa., Jan. 2, 1852. Eleven children were born to them, of whom seven are still living. The surviving children are: James L., Alfred E., Charles R., Theodore E., Ezra H., Mrs. James McAnultuy and Mrs. Charles W. Fulton.
Mrs. Connell's life was a history only of acts that were kind and charitable. At all times she stood ready to give to the sick. But little of the good Mrs. Connell did is known to the world. Her acts of charity were never flourished before the public, and there are hundreds of people who received her aid, know only to Mrs. Connell and the persons directly interested. Her purse was always open to charity and no persons went in hunger if their want was made known to the deceased.
Mrs. Connell was a devout member of the Methodist Episcopal church. As long as her health permitted she was actively engaged in the work at Elm Park church. She took a deep interest in education matters. The problem of caring for young girls thrown on their own resources was a vital one to her, and she never lost an opportunity to assist all who applied to her.
Mrs. Connell's death has excited universal regret. Congressman Connell is nearly prostrated.
The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence at the corner of Clay avenue and Vine street. The services will be conducted by Rev. Dr. Griffin, pastor of Elm Park. Interment will be made in Forest Hill cemetery."
The Scranton (Pa.) Republican. 25 January 1902
"DEATH HAS CLAIMED MRS. WM. CONNELL
End Came Yesterday Afternoon After a Protracted Illness-Funeral Friday.
Death yesterday afternoon claimed Mrs. William Connell, wife of Congressman Connell, at the family residence, corner of Clay avenue and Vine street.
Mrs. Connell was taken ill last Easter Sunday. On that day she had started on her way to church when she was overcome and compelled to return home. Previous to that her health had been none too good. Since Easter she gradually grew worse. Three days ago she began to sink rapidly, and it was seen that her recovery was impossible. The end came about a quarter past 3 yesterday afternoon. At her bedside were her husband and all the members of the family. Exhaustion following a protracted illness was the immediate cause of death.
Mrs. Connell was over 66 years of age. She was born in England, (sic) Aug. 4, 1835. Her maiden name was Annie Lawrence. Sir Thomas Lawrence, the painter, was a member of the family from which Mrs. Connell descended.
Miss Annie Lawrence married Mr. Connell in Minersville, Pa., Jan. 2, 1852. Eleven children were born to them, of whom seven are still living. The surviving children are: James L., Alfred E., Charles R., Theodore E., Ezra H., Mrs. James McAnultuy and Mrs. Charles W. Fulton.
Mrs. Connell's life was a history only of acts that were kind and charitable. At all times she stood ready to give to the sick. But little of the good Mrs. Connell did is known to the world. Her acts of charity were never flourished before the public, and there are hundreds of people who received her aid, know only to Mrs. Connell and the persons directly interested. Her purse was always open to charity and no persons went in hunger if their want was made known to the deceased.
Mrs. Connell was a devout member of the Methodist Episcopal church. As long as her health permitted she was actively engaged in the work at Elm Park church. She took a deep interest in education matters. The problem of caring for young girls thrown on their own resources was a vital one to her, and she never lost an opportunity to assist all who applied to her.
Mrs. Connell's death has excited universal regret. Congressman Connell is nearly prostrated.
The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence at the corner of Clay avenue and Vine street. The services will be conducted by Rev. Dr. Griffin, pastor of Elm Park. Interment will be made in Forest Hill cemetery."
The Scranton (Pa.) Republican. 25 January 1902
End Came Yesterday Afternoon After a Protracted Illness-Funeral Friday.
Death yesterday afternoon claimed Mrs. William Connell, wife of Congressman Connell, at the family residence, corner of Clay avenue and Vine street.
Mrs. Connell was taken ill last Easter Sunday. On that day she had started on her way to church when she was overcome and compelled to return home. Previous to that her health had been none too good. Since Easter she gradually grew worse. Three days ago she began to sink rapidly, and it was seen that her recovery was impossible. The end came about a quarter past 3 yesterday afternoon. At her bedside were her husband and all the members of the family. Exhaustion following a protracted illness was the immediate cause of death.
Mrs. Connell was over 66 years of age. She was born in England, (sic) Aug. 4, 1835. Her maiden name was Annie Lawrence. Sir Thomas Lawrence, the painter, was a member of the family from which Mrs. Connell descended.
Miss Annie Lawrence married Mr. Connell in Minersville, Pa., Jan. 2, 1852. Eleven children were born to them, of whom seven are still living. The surviving children are: James L., Alfred E., Charles R., Theodore E., Ezra H., Mrs. James McAnultuy and Mrs. Charles W. Fulton.
Mrs. Connell's life was a history only of acts that were kind and charitable. At all times she stood ready to give to the sick. But little of the good Mrs. Connell did is known to the world. Her acts of charity were never flourished before the public, and there are hundreds of people who received her aid, know only to Mrs. Connell and the persons directly interested. Her purse was always open to charity and no persons went in hunger if their want was made known to the deceased.
Mrs. Connell was a devout member of the Methodist Episcopal church. As long as her health permitted she was actively engaged in the work at Elm Park church. She took a deep interest in education matters. The problem of caring for young girls thrown on their own resources was a vital one to her, and she never lost an opportunity to assist all who applied to her.
Mrs. Connell's death has excited universal regret. Congressman Connell is nearly prostrated.
The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence at the corner of Clay avenue and Vine street. The services will be conducted by Rev. Dr. Griffin, pastor of Elm Park. Interment will be made in Forest Hill cemetery."
The Scranton (Pa.) Republican. 25 January 1902
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