MR. JOHN W. HUGHES NANTICOKE, LUZERNE, PENNSYLVANIA.
The death of John W. Hughes of 5, Robert Street, Sheatown, occurred yesterday morning at 3 in Nanticoke State Hospital, where he had been a patient since April 5. He was 73 years old.A native of Carnarvon, South Wales, Mr. Hughes came to America 40 years ago. He was employed at Bliss Colliery of the Glen Alden Coal Company until his retirement several years ago.
Hw was a member of Alden Methodist Church and Nanticoke Lodge of Moose.
Surviving are his wife, Catherine, and these children : Orwig, at home; Griffith and Mrs William MacLaney, Sheatown; Mrs. Lloyd Williams, Ashley; William, Milford, Connecticut; Percy, Wilkes-Barre; Sarah and Mrs. William Vitelli, New Haven, Connecticut; also nine grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at the home on Friday at 2. Rev. William Davies officiating. Internment will be in Hanover Green Cemetery.