Clinton-Mifflin County PA Archives Obituaries.....MOLSON, Edward Banks June 21 1896 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/pafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Jeannette L. Molson JLMolson@aol.com January 9, 2005, 10:51 am Evening Express, 23 Jun 1896; Daily Democrat 22 Jun 1896 EDWARD BANKS MOLSON, SR. (1840 - 1896) Edward B. Molson Dead - A Well-Known Colored Man Carried Away by Bright's Disease Edward B. Molson, a well-known and highly respected citizen, died last night at his residence, No. 17 East Water Street, after an illness of a few weeks of Bright's Disease, aged 56 years. He is survived by his wife and eight children. The funeral will be held at the house Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The deceased was a native of Lewistown but had been a resident of Lock Haven for many years. For a year past he kept a restaurant on Bellefonte avenue. Mr. Molson was a prominent member of the colored Masonic fraternity. He was one of the charter members of Keystone Lodge #20 of this city, and at the time of his death was a member of the Grand Lodge. He was High Priest of the Grand Chapter and Junior Warden of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania and Deputy Grand Master of the eastern district of Pennsylvania. Mr. Molson was a man of quiet demeanor, reserved in manner, upright and honorable in his dealings with his fellow man. He was a kind husband and an affectionate father and his place in the family circle will be sadly missed. [The Evening Express, 23 Jun 1896, p1] _____________ Well-Known Caterer of this City Dies of Bright's Disease Last Night E.B. Molson, the well-known restaurant keeper, died at his residence, 17 East Water street, last night about 2 o'clock of Bright's disease. He was 56 years old and is survived by his wife and eight children. Deceased was prominent in colored Masonic circles, he having been the founder of Keystone Lodge of this city and in which organization he held the office of secretary. He was also deputy for the Eastern Masonic districts, grand high priest in the grand chapter and grand junior warden in the grand commandery. Mr. Molson was an inoffensive personable citizen, and always conducted himself in such a manner to maintain pleasant relations with all who had dealings with him. He also achieved a popular local reputation as caterer, in which capacity he always gave satisfaction. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Services will be conducted at the house and interment will be made in Highland cemetery. [Daily Democrat, Lock Haven, 22 Jun 1896] ______________ Laid to Rest. The funeral of Edward B. Molson was held Wednesday and was largely attended, members of the Colored Masons from Kane, Jersey Shore, Renovo, Williamsport, Bellefonte, and Altoona being present. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Nichols, pastor of St. Paul's Episcopal church. In accordance with the wishes of Mrs. Molson the Masonic fraternity did not have charge of the funeral. The Grand Lodge of colored Masons of which deceased was a member was represented by Grand Junior Warden William T. Bolyar, of Altoona. The pall bearers, members of the order were John Molson, of Kane, John H. White, of Williamsport, A. V. Jackson, of Bellefonte, W. W. Hamilton and Benjamin Whiting, of this city. (Charles O'Brion, of Williamsport, was omitted from this article) A delegation of colored Knights Templar in fatigue uniform acted as escort. There were a number of beautiful floral tributes, among them being one from the Masonic order. Interment was made in Highland cemetery. [The Clinton Democrat, June 1896] This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/pafiles/ File size: 4.2 Kb