Mercer County New Jersey Obituaries Extracted From The Trenton Evening Times, Trenton, N.J., 1906

1906 Obituaries from the Trenton Evening Times in Trenton, Mercer County New Jersey.

BITNER, Alice M., Obituary

Died at Trenton, N. J., October 27, 1906, Alice M., widow of the late B. F. Bitner. Friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral from her late residence, 227 Hamilton Avenue on Wednesday morning at 8 o'clock. Interment at Mt. Moriah Cemetery, Philadelphia, Pa. [The Trenton Evening Times, (Trenton, N.J.), October 30, 1906]

BREUNING, Jacob, Obituary

Died in this city on the 24th inst. Jacob Breuning, in the 43d year of his age. The relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral from his late residentce, No. 18 Gordon Street on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Services at Trinity German Lutheran church at 2:30 o'clock. Interment at Greenwood cemetery. Jacob Breuning of 18 Gordon Street died yesterday from lockjaw which resulted from a cut which he sustained a few days ago when he cut his arm on a broken glass bottle. The injury was a bad one for a cut but serious results were not anticipated. Dr. William S. Lalor treated the wound and the patient seemed to be recovering when lockjaw set in. Anti-toxin was administered in great quantities but this failed to give relief. He became suddenly worse yesterday afternoon and had a hemorrhage from the mouth. His death followed. A wife and three children survive him. He was a member of the Trinity German Lutheran Church and highly respected in the parish. The funeral will be from his home Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock with services at the Trinity German Lutheran Church at 2:30 o'clock. Interment will be in Greenwood cemetery under the direction of Kayser. [The Trenton Evening Times, (Trenton, N.J.), October 25, 1906]

BREUNING, Jacob, Funeral

The funeral of Jacob Breuning who died Wednesday from lockjaw, took place this afternoon at 2 o'clock in Trinity German Lutheran Church. The services were conducted by the Rev. Hugo Wendel. Interment was made in Greenwood cemetery under the direction of Kayser. [The Trenton Evening Times, (Trenton, N.J.), October 27, 1906]

BURKE, Bridget Obituary

Died in this city, on the 30th inst., Bridget, wife of David Burke. The relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral from her late residence. Time of funeral hereafter. [The Trenton Evening Times, (Trenton, N.J.), October 30, 1906]

CHATMAN, Child of Joseph, Funeral

Morrisville - The funeral of the eight months' old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Chatman, of Morean Street, was held Sunday morning at 10 o'clock. Interment was made in Morrisville cemetery, under the direction of Funeral Director Morris. The child died Saturday morning after only a day's serious illness, although the child had not been well for a week. A Trenton paper published Monday morning a story to the effect that the child was thought to have died of diphtheria, but this is denied by the attending physician. The cause of the child's death was cholera infantum. [The Trenton Evening Times, (Trenton, N.J.), October 30, 1906]

COMPTON, Marcy C., Obituary

Died in this city, on the 30th inst., Marcy C. Compton, wife of George Compton. The relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral from her son-in-law's residence, Anthony Smith, No 28 Esher Street on Thursday afternoon, November 1, at 2 o'clock. Interment at Greenwood cemetery, at convenience of the family. [The Trenton Evening Times, (Trenton, N.J.), October 30, 1906]

EMLEY, Ada (Trauger), Obituary

Died in this city, on the 24th inst., Ada, wife of Frank C. Emley, and daughter of Mrs. Augustus Combs and the late William Trauger, in the 20th year of her age. The relative and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of her step-father, Augustus Combs, No. 102 Ewing Street on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Services at First Baptist Church at 2:30 o'clock. Interment at Riverview cemetery.

Mrs. Ada Emley, wife of Frank C. Emley and daughter of Mrs. Augustus Combs and the late William Trauger, died yesterday after an illness of four months. She was 20 years old. Mrs. Emley contracted pneumonia following the birth of her son last July, which finally resulted in tuberculosis, the cause of death. Mrs. Emley had been married but a year and seven months. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church and was a teacher in the Sunday school of the Fifth Baptist Church. The funeral will take place Saturday morning from the home of her father-in-law, Augustus Combs, 102 Ewing Street, at 2 o'clock. Services will be held at the First Baptist Church by the Rev. Charles J. Keevil, D. D., at 2:30. The interment will take place in Riverview cemetery, under the direction of Poulson & Coleman. Mrs. Emley was the granddaughter of Samuel Crossley, of South Broad Street. [The Trenton Evening Times, (Trenton, N.J.), October 25, 1906]

EMLEY, Oda (Trauger), Funeral

The funeral of Oda Emley, wife of Frank C. Emley and daughter of Mrs. Augustus Combs and the late William Trauger took place this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home of her mother 102 Ewing Street. Services were held in the First Baptist Church at 2:30 o'clock and they were conducted by the Rev. Dr. J. C. Keevil. Interment was made in Riverview Cemetery under the direction of Poulson & Coleman. [The Trenton Evening Times, (Trenton, N.J.), October 27, 1906]

FORSYTH, Mary M., Obituary

In memory of our dearly beloved mother, Mary M. Forsyth, who passed away October 29, 1905. Absent but not forgotten. [The Trenton Evening Times, (Trenton, N.J.), October 29, 1906]

FURMAN, Frank, Obituary

Died in this city, on the 29th inst., Frank Furman, in the 52d year of his age. The relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, No. 13 Thompson Street, on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment at Riverview Cemetery, at convenience of the family. [The Trenton Evening Times, (Trenton, N.J.), October 30, 1906]

GRAVES, Martin P., Obituary

Martin P. Graves, one of the best-known young men in the southern section of the city, died at his home, 114 Bridge Street, yesterday afternoon, after a long illness from Bright's disease. He was a member of the local Union No. 29, I. B. E. W. and had been in the employ of the Bell Telephone Company for many years. Two brothers, Frank and Patrick and one sister, Mrs. Alexander Redmond, survive him. The funeral will be from his residence Monday morning at 8 o'clock with high requiem mass at the Church of the Sacred Heart at 9 o'clock. Interment will be in St. John's cemetery, under the direction of Curren. [The Trenton Evening Times, (Trenton, N.J.), October 26, 1906]

GRAVES, Martin P., Obituary

Died in this city, on the 25th inst., Martin P. Graves, in the 29th year of his age. The relatives and friends of the family, also Local Union No 29, IBEW, are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, No 114 Bridge Street, on Monday morning at 8 o'clock. Requiem high mass at the Church of the Sacred Heart at 9 o'clock. Interment at St. John's Cemetery. [The Trenton Evening Times, (Trenton, N.J.), October 27, 1906]

GRAVES, Martin P., Funeral

The funeral of Martin P. Graves took place this morning at 8 o'clock from his late home, 114 Bridge Street, with requiem high mass at 9 o'clock in the Church of the Sacred Heart. The Rev. Father McKean said the mass. The services were attended by a large delegation of members of I D E W. Mr. Greaves died Thursday. He was 29 year of age. Interment was made in St. John's cemetery under the direction of Curran. [The Trenton Evening Times, (Trenton, N.J.), October 29, 1906]

HOOPER, Frank, Obituary

Died in Lower Makefield Township, on the 24th inst., Henry L. Patterson in the 55th year of his age. The relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence River Road, on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment at Morrisville cemetery.

The funeral of Frank Hooper, son of William and the late Catherine Hooper took place this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home of his brother William Hooper 307 Walnut Avenue. The services were attended by members of Trenton Lodge of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Capital Chamber No. 5 Knights of Friendship and employees of the Pennsylvania Railroad. Interment was made in Riverview cemetery. Mr. Hooper died Saturday in Belvidere where he had lived a little more than a year. [The Trenton Evening Times, (Trenton, N.J.), October 24, 1906]

JOHNSON, Albert, Obituary

Albert Johnson, infant son of John H. and the late Caroline B. Johnson, aged 14 days died this morning at the home of the father, 45 Hart Avenue. The funeral will take place Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from 45 Hart Avenue. Interment will be in St. Mary's cemetery under the direction of Murphy. [The Trenton Evening Times, (Trenton, N.J.), October 29, 1906]

JOHNSON, Albert, Funeral

The funeral of Albert Johnson, infant son of John H. and the late Caroline B. Johnson, took place this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home of the father, 45 Hart Avenue. Interment was made in St. Mary's cemetery under the direction of Murphy. [The Trenton Evening Times, (Trenton, N.J.), October 30, 1906]

LAWRIE, Charles W., Obituary

Died in Trenton on October 25, 1906, Charles Wistar Lawrie. Funeral private.

Charles W. Lawrie, superintendent of the Reeves Engine Company, died this morning at his home 1307 West State Street, after a short illness. He is survived by his wife and three children. He was 55 years old. Mr. Lawrie came to Trenton about a year ago, and since that time was with the Reeves Company. He was very widely known as an engine builder. Before coming to Trenton he was with the Ingersoll-Rand Drill Company. A short time ago he arranged to take a position in the West to develop an important engine plant. The funeral arrangements, under the direction of Ivins & Taylor, have not been completed. [The Trenton Evening Times, (Trenton, N.J.), October 25, 1906]

LAWRIE, Charles W., Funeral

The funeral service of Charles W. Lawrie, superintendent of the Reeves Engine Company took place yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock at his late home 1307 West State Street. The services were conducted by the Rev. L. Y. Graham of Philadelphia and the Rev. William Thomas of Stewartsville NJ. Interment was made under the direction of Ivins and Taylor. [The Trenton Evening Times, (Trenton, N.J.), October 27, 1906]

MAYER, Charles Albin, Obituary

Charles Albin Mayer, nine weeks old son of August and Frances Mayer, of 813 Lamberton Street, died this morning at the home of his parents. The funeral will be held Monday morning with services at St. Stanislaus's Church. The interment will be at Lady of Lourdes Cemetery under the direction of Undertaker Hartman. [The Trenton Evening Times, (Trenton, N.J.), October 27, 1906]

MC INERNEY, Mary, Obituary

Mary McInerney, widow of Patrick McInerney died yesterday at her home ?11 Calhoun Street. The funeral will take place Tuesday morning at 8 o'clock from her late home with requiem high mass at 9 o'clock in St. Mary's Cathedral. Interment will be made in St. Mary's cemetery under the direction of Murphy. Mrs. McInerney was a member of the Holy Family Society of St. Mary's parish. [The Trenton Evening Times, (Trenton, N.J.), October 27, 1906]

MC INERNEY, Mary, Funeral

The funeral of Mary McInerney, widow of Patrick McInerney, took place his morning at 8 o'clock from her late home, 111 Calhoun Street, with requiem high mass at 9 o'clock in St. Mary's Cathedral. Mrs. McInerney died Friday. She was a member of the Holy Family Society of St. Mary's parish. Interment was made in St. Mary's cemetery under the direction of Murphy. The funeral mass was celebrated by the Rev. Father Conway. The Rev. Fathers Gough and O'Hara were present in the sanctuary. [The Trenton Evening Times, (Trenton, N.J.), October 30, 1906]

MOORE, Charles G., Obituary

Died in Trenton, NJ on October 26, 1906, Charles Moore in the 57th year of his age.

Charles G. Moore, aged 57 years, of 141 East State Street, son of the late Charles Moore, died last night after an illness lasting two months. He was at one time connected with the Moore Pottery Company of this city. He retired a number of years ago. Mr. Moore had been ill for two months but was able to be about the house. About two weeks ago he became seriously ill. His wife Mrs. Eliza A. Moore and Colonel Eckford Moore, his brother, survive him. The funeral will take place Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence of his father-in-law, James K. Harnes. The interment which will be in Greenwood Cemetery, will be under the direction of Taylor & Ivins. [The Trenton Evening Times, (Trenton, N.J.), October 27, 1906]

MOORE, Charles, Funeral

The funeral of Charles Moore took place this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home of James H. Haines, his father-in-law, 232 East Hanover Street. Services were conducted by the Rev. Dr. W. Strother Jones, rector of St. Michael's Episcopal Church. The services were attended by many of Trenton's prominent men with whom Mr. Moore was closely associated until his retirement a few years ago. Mr. Moore died Friday. He was 57 years of age. Interment was made in Greenwood cemetery under the direction of Ivins & Taylor. [The Trenton Evening Times, (Trenton, N.J.), October 30, 1906]

O'BRIEN, John J., Obituary

Princeton Oct 30 - John J. O'Brien second assistant chief engineer of the Princeton Fore Department, died yesterday, aged 48 years. Two children survive, Miss Mamie O'Brien and John J. O'Brien Jr. Four sisters and two brothers also survive, Mrs. James Brophy of New York, Mrs. Thomas F. Kans of Newark, Mrs. James Dougherty of New Brunswick, Mrs. W. G. McClosky, Michael A. O'Brien and Humphrey O'Brien of New York. Mr. O'Brien was a member of Princeton Engine Company No. 1 and General Mercer Court No 128 Foresters of America. The funeral services will be held from St. Paul's R. C. Church Thursday morning at 10:30 o'clock. The Rev. W. T. Leahy will be the officiating clergyman. The fire department will be represented at the funeral. Interment will be in St. Paul's cemetery under the direction of J. D. Lawrence. [The Trenton Evening Times, (Trenton, N.J.), October 30, 1906]

PATTERSON, Henry L., Obituary

Henry L. Patterson, fifty-five years old, died today at his home in Lower Makefield Township, Bucks County PA. The funeral will take place Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, from his late home on the River Road. Interment will be in Morrisville Cemetery. [The Trenton Evening Times, (Trenton, N.J.), October 24, 1906]

PATTERSON, Henry, Funeral

Morrisville, Oct. 27 - The funeral of Henry Patterson took place this afternoon at 2 o'clock from his late residence on the Upper River Road. Interment was in Morrisville cemetery under the direction of Funeral Director Jesse Morris. [The Trenton Evening Times, (Trenton, N.J.), October 27, 1906]

PITTENGER, Jacoliah, Obituary

Died at Little Washington, N. J., on the 26th inst., Jacoliah Pittenger, widow of Jacob Pittenger, aged 85 years. The relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral from the Hopewell Presbyterian Church on Wednesday at 12:30 o'clock. Interment at Old School Cemetery, Hopewell. [The Trenton Evening Times, (Trenton, N.J.), October 30, 1906]

PRIOR, Eliza, Obituary

In this city, on the 27th inst., Eliza, wife of John Prior, in the 61st year of her age. The relatives and friends of the family, also Capital Lodge, No 7, Star of Bethlehem, are invited to attend the funeral from her husband's residence, No. 126 Spring Street, on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment at Riverview cemetery. [The Trenton Evening Times, (Trenton, N.J.), October 29, 1906]

PRIOR, Elisa, Funeral

The funeral of Elisa Prior, wife of John Prior, took place this afternoon at 3 o'clock from her late home, 126 Spring Street. The services were attended by members of Capital Lodge, Star of Bethlehem. Mrs. Prior died Saturday. She was 61 years of age. Interment was made in Riverview Cemetery under the direction of Poulson & Coleman. [The Trenton Evening Times, (Trenton, N.J.), October 30, 1906]

ROSS, Adelma, Obituary

Adelma Ross Buried
Princeton Oct. 25 - Adelma Ross, son of Joseph and Mary Ross died at Mt. Lucas Tuesday aged four years. The funeral services were held at St. Paul's Church this morning. The Rev. W. T. Leahy officiated. Interment was in St. Paul's cemetery under the direction of J. D. Lawrence. [The Trenton Evening Times, (Trenton, N.J.), October 25, 1906]

SKILLMAN, Rosa Furman, Obituary

Died at Trenton, NJ, Friday, October 26, 1906 Rosa Furman, wife of W. Frank Skillman, in the 50th year of her age.

Rose Furman, wife of W. Frank Skillman, died yesterday at the home of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Ida F. Taylor, 28 General Greene Avenue after a long illness. Mrs. Skillman is survived by two children, Estelle and Charles. She was a member of the First M. E. Church. The funeral will take place Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Ida F. Taylor. The interment, which will be in Riverview Cemetery at the convenience of the family will be under the direction of E. R. Taylor. [The Trenton Evening Times, (Trenton, N.J.), October 27, 1906]

SKILLMAN, Rosa Furman, Funeral

The funeral of Rosa Furman Skillman, wife of W. Frank Skillman, took place this afternoon at 2 o'clock from her late home 28 General Green Avenue, Dacwalader Place. Mrs. Skillman died Friday. She was 50 years of age. Interment was made in Riverview cemetery under the direction of E. R. Taylor. [The Trenton Evening Times, (Trenton, N.J.), October 29, 1906]

SMITH, Malvina Francis, Obituary

Died in this city on the 23d inst., Malvina Francis Smith, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Smith. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from the residence of Mrs. Smith's sister, Mrs. Edward Yaeger No. 1402 Broad Street on Thursday afternoon, October 25h at 2 o'clock. Services at the house. Interment at Riverview cemetery.

Malvina Smith, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Smith died yesterday. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home of Mrs. Edward Reeger the child's aunt 1402 South Broad Street. Interment will be made in Riverview Cemetery under the direction of Carmody & McGuire. [The Trenton Evening Times, (Trenton, N.J.), October 24, 1906]

STRUBLE, Harry Beach, Obituary

Died at Chicago, Ill., on October 24, 1906, Dr. Harry Beach Struble. Time of funeral hereafter.

Dr. Harry B. Struble, formerly of this city, but for the past three years a resident of Chicago, Ill., died at noon yesterday while undergoing an operation. He was a son of Virgal H. Struble, retire, of 320 Chestnut Avenue and a brother of the late Dr. William McD. Struble, who died in this city four years ago. He was a graduate of the Model School in this city and later graduated from the University of Pennsylvania. He practiced for while in Trenton, but his health failing him he accepted a position as manager for Henry K. Wambold & Company, manufacturing chemists of Chicago and held this position at the time of his death.

He was a brother to Miss Eva D. Struble, formerly of this city, but now a supervisor of drawing of the public schools of Newark, and Miss Luisa Struble, a teacher in the State Model School, this city. He is survived by his wife. The family received a telegraphic dispatch yesterday announcing the death and the body will ber sent here for burial. Definite arrangements for the funeral have not been completed. The funeral arrangements are in charge of Ivins & Taylor. [The Trenton Evening Times, (Trenton, N.J.), October 25, 1906]

STRUBLE, Dr. Harry Bloch, Funeral

The funeral of Dr. Harry Bloch Struble who died Wednesday in Chicago, took place this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home of Mrs. Isabella V. Pullen, his mother-in-law, 43 West State Street. Interment was made in Riverview Cemetery under the direction of Ivins & Taylor. The bearers were Clifford Worthington, Norman Stahl, T. Dunbar - Hutchinson, Dr. Van. Alstyne - Cornell, William Maddock and Harry S. Wright. These men were school mates of Dr. Struble. [The Trenton Evening Times, (Trenton, N.J.), October 27, 1906]

SWETNAM, Sadie, Obituary

Died in Trenton, N. J. October 23, 1906 Sadie Swetnam in the 59th year of her age. Funeral private from the residence of George Barlow No. 501 East 9th Street.

Oct 25 - the funeral of Sadie Swetnam took place this afternoon from the home of George Barlow of 501 East State Street. The services were conducted by the Rev. E. J. Knight. Interment was made in Mercer cemetery, under the direction of Ivins and Taylor, The funeral was private. [The Trenton Evening Times, (Trenton, N.J.), October 24, 1906]

TEABOUT, Bethelia, Obituary

Died in this city on the 25th inst., Bethella, widow of Isaac Teabout, in the 64th year of her age.

Mrs. Bethelia Teabout, widow of Isaac Teabout died this morning at her home, 21 Summer Street. She was 64 years of age. The funeral will take place Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment will be in Greenwood cemetery under the direction of Poulson & Coleman. [The Trenton Evening Times, (Trenton, N.J.), October 25, 1906]

TEABOUT, Bethelia, Obituary

Died in this city, on the 25th inst., Bethelia, widow of Isaac Teabout, in the 64th year of her age. The relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral from her late residence, No. 21 Summer Street, on Monday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock. Services at St. Paul's AME Church, at 2 o'clock. Interment at Greenwood cemetery. [The Trenton Evening Times, (Trenton, N.J.), October 27, 1906]

WEST, Mary, Obituary

In this city, on the 29th inst., Mary, widow of George West, in the 73d year of her age. The relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of her son-in-law, Evan Kerns, No. 354 Brunswick Avenue, on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment at Riverview Cemetery. [The Trenton Evening Times, (Trenton, N.J.), October 29, 1906]