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McKean County Miner 1884-87
DEATHS IN MCKEAN COUNTY 1884-85-86-87
From
THE MCKEAN COUNTY MINER NEWSPAPER
Transcribed by Ronald J. Reid, 2008
The dates shown prior to each item or group of items is the date of
publication. This can only be considered a partial list as many pages of the
paper are unreadable and some may have been missed. All items were found on
page 3 of the paper unless specifically noted otherwise.
INDEX of Names
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Samuel T. Allen
Fred L. Armstrong
Mrs. O. K. Bennett
Mrs. J.F. Blackman
Laura Bond
Mrs. F.E. Brooks
Rowena Janette (King) Brooks
B.F. Brown
_ W. Brown, Esq.
H.W. Davis
James C. Evans
Mrs. H.M. Freeman
Lydia Freeman
widow of Hugh Glenn
Dennis Gorman
Elizabeth E?der Heinemann
Henry Herring
H.L. Hills
Dr. F.W. Hogarth
Margaret Flinchbaugh Irons
John Martin
Elva Mason
DeEmma S. McCarty
Johnnie McCarty
Julia McCarty
Charles Henry Mitchelmore
Kate Nichols
Smith Parish
Rebecca Paxon
M. Sandberg
Frank Shaffer
Mrs. Sullivan
child of Will Tenny
C.E. Vosburg
Eliza D. Wendel
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Feb 1, 1884:
Miss Kate Nichols died early last week Thursday morning at the residences of
Judge Williams in Wellsboro. She was a daughter of the late Judge Levi ?
Nichols, and was born in that borough March 6, 1839, being in her 34th year at
the time of her death. She had been an invalid for six or seven years. The
funeral was held at the home of Judge Williams last Saturday afternoon.
Feb 29, 1884:
Mrs. Hugh Glenn, widow of Hugh Glenn, who died about a year ago, was buried
on Monday. She had been a sufferer from consumption for a long time, and her
life faded gently away. She leaves one daughter - the only remaining member
member of the family - Mrs. F.J. Whelan.
Jan 16, 1885:
Obituary.
Miss Elva Mason, daughter of Edgar S. and Ambrosia Mason formerly of this
place, died at Plainville, Neb., on the 9th inst. Of consumption, age 27 years
9 months and 19 days. The remains were sent to this place for burial in the
family lot in Rose Hill Cemetery. The funeral took place on Wednesday last.
Miss Mason was a niece of our townsman L.W. Mason and leaves many friends and
relatives in this vicinity to mourn her early demise.
Dennis Gorman for many years a respectable citizen of this place died at his
residence near the B.B.& ?. depot last evening of rheumatism of the hart aged
51 years. Deceased held the position of section boss for a number of years on
the McKean & Buffalo railroad and on the opening of the B.B& ?. rail road
accepted the same position on that road which place he held to the time of his
death. He leaves a wife and five children to mourn their loss. The funeral
will be held at the St. Elizabeth church on Sunday next.
Death of S. T. Allen Esq.
White attending to business in court in Warren on Wednesday of last week Mr.
Samuel T. Allen a well known lawyer of that county, was suddenly attacked with
a severe and blinding headache and was obliged to go home. The best medical
skill of Warren was called to attend him, but he continued to grow worse until
Saturday morning at two o'clock when he died. He was born in Rosenburg(?) a
few miles north of Warren on the 22d of April 1838(?). He was married in 1861
to Miss Martha Fenton, of Centreville N.Y. daughter of Harrison Fenton Esq,
and niece of _ _ _ _ Fenton of Jamestown. He was a brother of Geo. Harrison
Allen, present U.S. marshal of Dakota and of O.C. Allen postmaster of
Warren. During the term of his brother Harrison as and that of general of
Pennsylvania he was one of the clerks in the department. He held many
positions of trust in the arms during the war and has always been held in high
esteem by all who knew him. His loss will be greatly felt in Warren county.
Jul 5, 1885:
Obituary.
Through the courtesy of E.H. Nichols, Esq., we learn that James C. Evans,
of Annin Creek died very suddenly on Wednesday evening last. He had been
complaining of not feeling well for some days, but was able to be around
looking after the affairs of his farm. Wednesday morning he went out to the
back yard to split some wood. Soon after a member of his family followed him,
and he was found lying on his face, entirely lifeless. Mr. Evens was not far
from fifty years of age at the time of his death. In 1861 he enlisted as a
private in Co. F., 34th regiment, Pa., Vols., of which the writer of this was
captain. He served about eighteen months and was then discharged on account
off ill health. He was an estimable citizen and his loss will be deeply felt
by a large circle of friends in this county.
Aug 7, 1885:
Obituary.
Mrs. Laura Bond, aged 86 years, died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs.
F.S. Strong, in Wyoming, N.Y., on the 30th of July. The following day her
remains were brought by her friends to this place and interred by the side of
her husband in Rose Hill Cemetery.
In 1852 Deacon James Bond, with husband James came to this county and _ _ _
what has been known since as the Bond vein of coal in Lafayette township. The
following year Deacon bond moved his family from the state of New York to the
property about mile east of Alton where he resided until a short time before
his death, in 1872. Upon the sale of the coal property on which the Bond vein
was located to the _ _ _ _ Co., of which the late J._ _ _ was general
manager, James Bond Jr., purchased the Phillips farm on Marvin creek, four
miles south of this place. Handsome and commodious farm buildings were built,
and the two families moved there about the year 1868. In 1872 Deacon Bond
died and four years after his widow went to Wyoming, to live with her
daughter, Mrs. Strong, where she remained until her death. She was a member
of the Presbyterian church for sixty-four years and died a devoted Christian
and loving mother. Although she lived beyond the allotted time of the human
race, her death is _ _ _ _ mourned by a large number of descendants and
friends.
Nov 26, 1886:
Died.
Mitchelmore - In this borough on Tuesday morning last of whooping cough
followed by _ _ _ _ pneumonia Charles Henry Mitchelmore, infant son of Rev.
and Mrs. C.H. Mitchelmore, aged 5 months.
Dec 31, 1886:
Mrs. Lydia Freeman, wife of Seneca Freeman, Esq., died at her home in
Emporium abut 3 o'clock p.m., on Friday last, in the ??th year of her age.
She the daughter of the late David Crow, one of the old residents of this
place. Mr. Crow moved from Massachusetts to Shippen township, Cameron county
(formerly of McKean county) in 18??. He settled on the property at the
(remainder is unreadable).
Jan 14, 1887:
Died.
Brown - At his residence in Olean on Saturday, January 8th of typhoid fever
Mr. B.F. Brown in the 54th year of his age.
A more malignant case of typhoid fever has seldom _ _ _ known in this _ _
_ of country. Ten days before his death Mr. Brown was attending his late
business as well apparently as ever. His death was a terrible blow to his
wife who is a sister of Mrs. S.A. Backus and Mrs. J. Rogers of this place and
daughter Mrs. Ives of Ithaca and to his two sons, Will and Mark. They have
the sympathy of a large circle of relatives and friends. The remains of the
deceased were taken to Ithaca on Monday for burial.
McCarty - At the residence of his parents in this borough on Friday, Dec. 31,
1886, of consumption, Julia, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J_ _ _ McCarty in the
17th year of her age.
Jan 21, 1887:
Kane.
Miss Rebecca Paxon, the daughter of Rev. John Paxon, of New York City, well
known in this place, died very suddenly at her home on Sunday the ??th. She
was exercising on an apparatus recommended by her physician for curvature of
the spine, when by some accident one of the ropes caught her about the neck in
such a manner as to cause her death. The bereaved parents have the heartfelt
sympathy of their many Kane friends.
From the Bradford Sunday News of the 16th inst. We copy the following:
C.E. Vosburg, of Warren, a promising young man 28 years of age, came to this
city on Wednesday evening last. Shortly after his arrival he commenced
drinking quite lively. About 10 o'clock that evening he was found by officer
Trucks at the corner of Main and Congress street in a bewildered condition. On
being questioned he said that he was stopping at the St. James, but was
looking for a man by the name of Simmons, and was not ready to go to his hotel
yet. The officer offered to accompany him, but he declined to accept the
offer. He was in such a helpless condition that Trucks considered it unsafe
to leave him alone and told him he must either go to the hotel or lock-up.
The man became obstinate and was taken to the latter place and was placed in a
cell. Nothing more was thought of the case until the next morning when
officer Tom McCrea entered the lock-up to let a lodger out. On going into
Vosburg's cell the man was found lying on the floor cold in death
Wild rumors were soon in circulation, among the number one to the effect
that Vosburg had been roughly handled by officer Trucks. As a consequence a
post mortem examination was made by Drs. Wallace, Willilams and Claxton, who
stated before the coroner a jury that they believed that the deceased came to
his death through the excessive use of alcohol and opium. Many witnesses were
examined at the coroners inquest. Three or four of them witnessed the arrest
and swore that the man was roughly handled in the city building, while Mr.
Trucks swore that he did not choke the prisoner neither did he use him
roughly. After hearing all the testimony the jury rendered a verdict that the
said Vosburg came to his death by the visitation of God.
Vosburg's remains were removed to Warren on Thursday afternoon for burial.
The deceased was a graduate of Yale, about 26 years of age, and studied Law
with ex-lieutenant Governor Stone at Warren.
On Friday Drs. Bartholomew, Baker and Whitecomb made a thorough examination
of the body and were unable to discover signs of sufficient violence done to
cause death or determine anything definite.
The Warren Mirror said of Mr. Vosburg.
Mr. Vosburg was aged about twenty-six years, and belonged to one of our
oldest and most highly respected families. He was a life-long resident of
Warren and won many very warm friends by his friendly disposition by his
unvarying good nature and open-hearted generosity. As he grew to manhood,
however he became cursed with an appetite for strong drink which at times
overcame his better judgment and his will. Having chosen the law as his
profession he entered the law firm of Brown & Stone and would have completed
his law course in about one year more had he lived. Yesterday he was about
won as usual, and boasted to one gentleman that he weighed one hundred and
seventy-one pounds. Later in the day he was seen on the street with a
stranger said to be a correspondent of the Pittsburgh Leader. They took the
afternoon train on the buffalo road for Bradford. (unreadable) could _ _
learned Vosburg had about ten dollars in monies when he left Warren and had
been drinking.
Obituary.
Wendel.
Died at the residence of her mother in Keating township, Tuesday, January
18, 1887, at 8:15 a.m. of cancer of the stomach, Eliza D. Wendel, daughter of
Philetus and Laura Ann Gallup. The deceased was born in Norwich township,
near Colegrove, September 2d, 1850. Since July last she had been a patient
sufferer from the terrible disease to which she finally succumbed. For more
than fifteen years past she had been a worthy member of the M.E. church of
Smethport, and died in the full assurance of a living faith and a bright
expectation of a glorious immortality. A large concourse of sorrowing friends
met at the residence of the family at 10 o'clock this Thursday morning and
after prayer, the procession wended its way to the Union Church at Colegrove
where Rev. Wm Bradley delivered a very impressive sermon. The remains were
interred in the Colegrove cemetery.
Heinemann.
Mrs. Elizabeth E?der Heinemann died very suddenly Friday last, at 2;30 p.m.
at her residence in Hamlin, Norwich, township in the 7th year of her age. She
was born about the year 1811 in the town of H_ _ _ _ , Germany on the Rhine,
and came to America in 1840, landing in Philadelphia, where she remained two
years when she came to the place then called Neutonia in Sergeant township.
Here she was married on January 1st, 1843, to William Heinemann, who had come
from _ _ _ _ , Germany to this country a few yeares previous and was one of
the first settlers of Neutonia. While living in this place three daughters
were born unto them one of which died in infancy and another after moving to
Norwich. In September 1848 they left Neutonia and purchased the farm on
which they have since resided and where, by industry and frugality they had
secured a comfortable competence(?) for their old age and to leave their
surviving children.
Mrs. Heinemann was very domestic in her disposition and especially fond of
her house and grandchildren, whom she loved to care for. She possessed a kind
heart and was always ready to offer help and sympathy to the needy and
distressed. She had been in poor health for many years but expecting that she
was suffering from a bad cold was apparently was well as usual when deaths
summons came and she was called to leave her afflicted husband who
unexpectedly survives her, and whose bereavement is doubly sad because he
cannot understand it. Two daughters survive her - Lena, wife of Christian
Herzog, who, with her husband, remained at, and had the _ _ _ of the old
homestead until the spring of 188? When they moved to Smethport but came back
last November to care for her father during his sickness and consequently were
with her mother to whom she had ever been a tender faithful and _ _ _
_attendant at the time of her death.
Amelia is the wife of Schuyler Smith of Jamestown where they reside. Both
are estimable much respected women in well-to-do circumstances. The funeral
services of the deceased were held last Sunday afternoon in the Union church
at Colegrove by the Rev. C.H. Mitchelmore assisted by Rev. M.D. _ _ _ of
Keating Summit. The sermon by Rev. C.H. Michelmore was preached from John
14:2. A large concourse of people many of them old-time friends and
neighbors, who came to take their last look of her and to say a last farewell
attended the services and followed her to her resting place in the Norwich
cemetery. Another of the old, revered land marks that are going so fast is
removed. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire community in
this their double affliction.
Jan 28, 1887:
Died.
McCarty - At the residence of his parents in Keating township on Monday, Jan'y
23, 1887, of consumption, Johnnie, son of Mr. and Mrs. Timothy McCarty, in the
twenty three year of his age.
The deceased was a promising young man and was a favorite of all who enjoyed
his acquaintance. For the past year he has been a sufferer from that terrible
disease to which he finally succumbed. The funeral services were held in St.
Elizabeth's church on Wednesday, conducted by Father Gillighan, and were
attended by a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends. The remains
were interred in the Catholic cemetery.
Feb 18, 1887:
Died.
Martin - In Keating township, Feb. 17(?), John Martin aged eighty years ten
months and twenty days.
The deceased was born in Lindorf, Germany, March 26, 1806. On November 24,
1835, he was married to Elizabeth Gross, who died in 1883(?). In 1847 Mr. and
Mrs. Martin emigrated to America, coming directly to this county and settled
on the farm where they both died. Two children survive them, Simon, who
resides in the old homestead and Mrs. John Hafner of Kasson. Mr. Martin was
one of our old landmarks and was respected by all who were acquainted with
him. The funeral took place at the Baptist church in this place Tuesday
afternoon last at 2 o'clock, Rev. C.H. Mitchelmore officiating who preached
from the text found in Job ??. The remains were laid at rest in Rose Hill
Cemetery.
Apr 15, 1887:
Mt. Alton:
Will Tenny buried his only child, a babe of some nine months, at Lafayette on
Sunday.
May 13, 1887:
Obituary.
Bennett. - At Smethport, Pa., Wednesday evening, May 11, 1887, Mrs. Lucy
Bennett, in the eightieth year of her age.
Mrs. Bennett was born July 5, 1807, and hence, at the time of her death was
almost eight years of age. She was married to O_ _ _ K. Bennett, at Lima
N.Y., Oct 21, 1832, and in the following year they removed to this place where
she has ever since been a constant resident, the time of her residence
covering a period of fifty four years and upwards. She and her husband were
among the early settlers of this valley and (remainder is unreadable)
The funeral of Mrs. Sullivan, of the North Road took place at Bradford
yesterday.
Jun 17, 1887:
Mrs. J.B. Sprague received a telegram on Tuesday morning last announcing the
sudden death of her sister, Mrs. H.M. Freeman, which occurred at her home in
Meadville, Pennsylvania, on that day. Mrs. Sprague, accompanied by her son
George, departed as soon as possible after receiving the sad news for
Randolph, N.Y., to attend the funeral which was held in that place on
Wednesday. Mrs. Freeman leaves a husband, three sons, three brothers, three
sisters and a large circle of friends to mourn her loss.
Jun 24, 1887:
Mr. Frantz Lindholm, a prominent Prohibitionist of Colegrove, attended the
funeral service at this place of M. Sandberg, the Swede who was killed in the
bark woods near here a few days since.
Jul 1, 1887:
The sad intelligence was wired to her sisters in this place on Wednesday
evening of this week, about 7 p.m., from Rochester, N.Y., that Rowena Janette
Brooks, wife of Frank E. Brooks, our young and enterprising builder, and
second daughter of our well-known citizen, Robert King, Esq., had just died.
In her younger days, what is known to the medical profession a cystic tumor,
began to develop o her right shoulder. At first her parents paid but little
attention to it, but after a few years it had grown to such proportions that
they concluded to have it removed, if possible. Dr. Freeman of this place
examined it and concluded that it might be taken off and _ _ _ _ performed the
operation with a degree of success which was not only satisfactory to himself,
but the family. Later on, however, the tumor made its reappearance and
although its growth was slow, yet it was alarming to herself and friends.
About two weeks ago, in company with her husband and mother, she visited
Rochester for the purpose of consulting Dr. Moore of the Rochester Hospital as
to the advisability of taking it off. The doctor examined it and concluded
that it could be done and her life saved. The tumor was removed and for a few
days she seemed to improve under the ordeal so that her husband concluded to
return home, leaving her in care of her mother. He reached Smethport on
Monday night of this week. On Tuesday afternoon a dispatch was received by
him that alarming symptoms had developed in his wife and to come to Rochester
as soon as possible. Her father who was in Potter county, was also
telegraphed for and both hurried to the bedside of the dying woman. As he _
_ _ she died on Wednesday afternoon. The immediate cause of her death is not
known here at the hour of going to press. Her remains will reach here _ _ _
Thursday evening and the funeral will probably be held on Friday.
Mrs. Brooks was the second daughter of Robert and Pauline Handin King and at
the time of her death was about 2? years of age. At an early age she
exhibited a great love for art and in 1882 spent several months at the school
of design in Philadelphia. She was a _ _ _ young woman and beloved by all
who knew her. In March last she was married to Mr. F.E. Brooks of this place
and her early death is a crushing blow to her husband her parents her three
sisters and a large circle of relatives and friends. The sympathy of the
entire community goes out to the family in their deep affliction.
_ _ _ _ W. Brown, Esq., one of the oldest and most highly esteemed citizens
of Elk county died at his home in R_ _ _ , Jones township, that county on
Monday last of cancer of the liver aged 78 years.
Mr. Brown was born on a farm near _ _ _ _ Onondaga county N.Y., where he
was buried on Wednesday of this week. His father was one of the early
settlers of that county. He married Mary Brownell, sister of Judge W.S.
Brownell, of this place, in Olean, about 53 years ago. In 1841 the family
moved to this county settling in Williamsville, Sergeant township. Soon after
he moved upon the property in Jones township, Elk county on which he died. He
was a man of sterling qualities and possessed a mental caliber of more than
ordinary strength. His family consisted of a wife, three sons and three
daughters. His sons are Hon. ?? Brown of Wilcox who has represented Elk
county two terms in the Legislature, Hon W.W. Brown of Bradford who has
represented Elk county two terms in the Legislature and this _ _ _ _
Congressional district two terms in Congress, and Hon. Isaac H. Brown of
Coryville who has represented E_ _ _ three terms in the Legislature and is now
filling the position of Deputy Secretary of Internal Affairs at Harrisburg.
His Daughters are Mrs. Olive J. M _ _ of R_ _ _ Elk county, Mrs. Mary N. Allen
of Olean, N.Y. wife of _ _ _ _ R. Allen Esq. one of the first publishers of
this paper and Mrs. Wm Hewitt of Farley, Elk county.
Jul 8, 1887:
Henry Herring, an old citizen of Smethport, died at his residence on King
street at 1 a.m. on the 4th day of July, age 80(?) years. Mr. Herring was
born in Denmark and came to this ountry when about 16 years of age. Very
little is known of his early history. He first came to Smethport about 39
years ago. In July, 1861, he enlisted with Capt. Jno. C. Backus for 3 years
service in the war in Co. E. 68th regiment Pa. Vols. He was mustered into the
service at Camp Curtin in Harrisburg on the 26th dayof Sept., of the same
year. He was a faithful soldier and always ready for duty when called upon.
ON the 3d of June, 1864, at the battle of Cold Harbor, Virginia, he was
wounded twice, first in the jaw and afterwards in the head - a buckshot
wound. Notwithstanding his wounds he remained with the company until the 15th
of June, although he suffered considerable pain all the time. That day he was
ordered to the hospital in the field which was between Petersburg and
Appomattox, by the surgeon of the regiment. On the 24th of June the soldiers
of the 58th regiment were granted a veterans furlough. Herring came home and
remained until the regiment was again ordered to active service on the 25th of
August. From that time on until the regiment was mustered out in January,
1865, Herring was continuously with his company. The wound in his head
continued to annoy him more or less until about five years ago when it assumed
the character of a cancer. From that time on it has grown more and more
serious until it culminated in his death, when his head was literally a mass
of putrefaction. He was buried on Tuesday, the services at his residence
being conducted by Rev. J.H. McCandless and commencing at 2 p.m. The remains
were accompanied to the cemetery by Post 347 G.A.R., of which he was a
comrade, and the services at the grave as laid down in the ritual of that
organization were followed in the burial exercises. They were beautiful and
impressive.
Herring was a temperate, frugal man, and at one time owned all of square 36
on King street in this borough. A few yeas ago he sold off the two lots on
the eastern side on which are now the residences of Messrs. W. J. Colegrove
and Wurley Gifford. The south-western corner lot is now owned by J.W. Bouton,
Esq. On the property that he retained he built a very good house several
years ago in which he was living at the time of his death. He left no heirs
excepting distant relatives. On the 2d of April last he sent for John
Forrest, Esq., who drew up his will, which was witnessed by Jay Kibbey, the
man who has taken care of him for the past three months. In his will he
appoints Messrs. Jno. C. Hamlin and Geo. W. Williams of this borough his
executors. He wills all the personal property he left to Frank Andrews, whose
family has occupied his house and with whom he has lived for the past three
years. He directs the executors to pay all his obligations, funeral expenses,
etc., and to erect a monument over his grave not to exceed $40 in value. The
real estate he wills to his executors - two-thirds to Mr. Hamlin and one-third
to Mr. Williams. The amount which the executors will receive will not exceed
$1500 and probably not that sum. The executors have been warm friends of the
deceased for a long time, and months ago he sent for them and requested that
they see that he be comfortably cared for. They have faithfully carried out
that request.
There was one _ _ _ in the will which it is unfortunate was not known before
the funeral. Mr. Herring provided that his funeral services should be
conducted in accordance with the rites of the Methodist church. The executors
assure us that they had no knowledge of any such clause, and in fact never saw
the will until after the funeral. Mr. Forrest has been absent from home some
time, therefore no one knew of Mr. Herring's wishes in this respect unless it
was Mr. Kibbey, who has been absent from Smethport since last Friday. The
executors express great regret that the wishes of the deceased as to the
funeral obsequies were not carried out.
The funeral of Mrs. F.E. Brooks, which occurred at the residence of her
parents on Main street at 3 o'clock last Friday afternoon, was largely
attended by sympathizing relatives and friends. Rev. J.H. McCandless, Rector
of St. Luke's church, conducted the services. The remains were laid to rest
in the Rose Hill Cemetery.
Jul 22, 1887:
A Sad Drowning Casualty.
Last Sunday evening Frank Shaffer, L. H. Bartlett, and two boys went to
Marvin Creek for the purpose of bathing. The place selected was on the land
of George Barrett, in Keating township 3 miles south of this place, on the
south side of the creek. As soon as they reached the place Mr. Shaffer
disrobed himself and placing his hands together said "Good bye, boys," and
sprang into the water. The shore at that point is very bold - almost
perpendicular, so nearly so, that a person cannot stand upright on the brink
of the stream 0 and the water was from twelve to sixteen feet deep. Mr.
Bartlett had partially removed his clothing but hesitated about going into the
water on account of being so warm. In a moment Shaffer came to the surface
and appeared to be striking about wildly with his hands. Bartlett believing
him to be in trouble, called to him, but he made no reply nor even a noise,
and again disappeared beneath the water. Mr. Bartlett immediately procured a
rail for the purpose of aiding the now seemingly doomed man, but his efforts
were of no avail as he did not again come to the surface. After remaining in
the water an hour and a half his body was recovered.
Mr. Shaffer had been troubled with heart disease for some years, and it is
supposed that as the water was very cold at the bottom of the creek, and the
deceased very warm when he plunged in, that the shock was so great that it
seriously affected the fountain of life, and either partially or wholly
stopped its action, which rendered him powerless to save himself. The
unfortunate man was about 23 years of age, and was a laborer by occupation.
His funeral was held at the home of the late Gardner Barrett on Tuesday last,
and was attended by a large concourse of people. The services were conducted
by Rev. Wm. Bradley of this place. The remains were interred in Rose Hill
Cemetery.
Jul 29, 1887:
H.W. Davis, one of the most prominent men of Lafayette township, died at the
Oil City House in Bradford, on Sunday afternoon last of Bright's disease of
the kidneys. He was about 42 years of age and leaves a wife, two sons and two
daughters. He was a member of the firm of Lewis & Davis. Both at one time
were well-known hotel men. In the early days of the oil excitement Lewis and
Davis came in Bradford from Niagara Falls. They built the Parker House on the
corner of Webster and Corydon streets, and ran it for a long time. When Alton
bloomed out as a town they sold out the parker House to a syndicate and
located at Alton. Then they built the Rotts House. This place they also
sold, and for the past year or two they have been engaged n the lumber
business. Mr. Davis was called to Buffalo to fill some contracts and had been
away from home over a week. He was buried in Rochester on Wednesday.
Rev. Wm. Bradley was called to Portville on Wednesday to conduct the funeral
services of Smith Parish, one of the oldest citizens of that town.
Aug 26, 1887:
Obituary.
It was with startling suddenness that the news of the death of DeEmma S.,
the beloved wife of E.S. McCarty, came to Smethport on Friday evening of last
week. While it was known that she was a very sick woman, our people were
hardly prepared for the sad intelligence wired to this place from Chautauqua
on the above evening. On Tuesday, Aug. 9th, Mrs. McCarty started for
Chautauqua Lake to visit her parents, who reside at that place, and for the
purpose of gaining that rest the visit and trip would naturally afford. On
the following Sunday, however she was feeling so poorly that she was compelled
to take to he bed. In a short time symptoms of inflammation of the brain and
typhoid fever developed themselves, and on Wednesday her condition became such
as to alarm her friends, and her husband was at once dispatched for. When he
arrived at his wife's bedside he found her in an exceedingly critical
condition, and at 6 o'clock p.m. Friday her spirit took its flight to that
bourn from whence no traveler returns. She was conscious at intervals up to
the last. A few minutes before the final dissolution took lace she called her
husband by name and told him she was going. The funeral, which was largely
attended by sympathizing relatives and friends, was held at Panama, N.Y., on
Sunday afternoon last, and the remains were laid at rest in the cemetery at
that place.
The deceased was born in Panama, N.Y., April 6, 18??, consequently she was
in the 27th year of her age at the time of her death. While most acceptably
filling the position as one of the teachers in the Graded School, she became
acquainted with Mr. E.S. McCarty, one of our most highly respected young
business men, and their friendship soon ripened into love, and on the 27th of
July 18??, at Chautauqua, N.Y., they were married. This union proved to be a
most happy one. Of a somewhat retiring nature, she made fast friends on every
hand, and we but _ _ _ the truth in saying that the gloom caused in this
community by the going out of this beautiful life is widespread - as no one
knew her but to love her, and now that her spirit has passed over the river
her memory will be revered by all. She was an exemplary member of the Baptist
church of this place, and proved by deed on many an occasion that she was a
devout Christian, whose examples were worthy of emulation. The bereaved
husband, parents, brothers and sister have the heartfelt sympathies of this
entire community in their hour of deep affliction.
Sep 3, 1887:
Death of Fred L. Armstrong.
On Friday, September 16, Fred L. Armstrong died at the residence of his
brother, C.H. Armstrong, in Coudersport, in the thirty-first year of his age.
Early in June last the subject of this sketch was prostrated by illness at his
home in Eldred, since which, up to the time the final dissolution took place,
his life hung by a slender thread. In the early stages of his illness his
friends moved him to Coudersport that he might receive the closest attention
from loving _ _ _ . The deceased was born in Walworth county, Wis. When nine
months of age his parents moved to Coudersport, where he resided until he was
18 years of age. Early in life he entered a drug store, and followed that
business for some years. About five years ago he took up hi residence in
Eldred and commenced to read law with E.R. mayo, Esq., and after passing a
creditable examination was admitted to the bar in 1884. Socially he was a
whole-soled, genial gentleman, who counted his friends by the legion. By his
death a devoted wife and two children are bereft of a kind and indulgent
husband and father, and Eldred of one of its best citizens.
Oct 7, 1887:
Obituary.
Died at her home in Keating township, on the 29th day of September, of heart
disease, Mrs. Margaret Irons, wife of Geo. Irons, esq., aged 35 years.
Mrs. Irons maiden name was Margaret Flinchbaugh, and she was born on a farm
near Keating Summit on the 12th day of January, 1833. She was married to Geo.
Irons on the 15th day of April 1873. She has always enjoyed excellent health,
and during most of her married life has been able to not only take charge of
her house-hold affairs but to do her own work. On Thursday of last week,
about half past 3 o'clock p.m. her husband went to the woods back of the farm
for a load of wood. When he left the house his wife was ironing and was
apparently as well as usual. He returned in about three-quarters of an hour
and was shocked to find her lying on the bedroom floor cold in death. She was
the mother of eight children, five boys and three girls, two of them twins.
The oldest is a boy nearly 12 years of age; the youngest boy is not quite two
years old. The live oldest children were at school and the three youngest
were playing in the yard outside the house, utterly unconscious of the sad
intelligence to store for them until their father returned. It was a terrible
blow to Mr. Irons as well as to those of the little ones who were old enough
to comprehend the situation. Elijah Flinchbaugh, Mrs. Irons father, has been
spending a portion of his time, recently, with his daughter's family, but at
the time of her death was stopping with his son Jared at Red Rock. The father
and son are the only members of the family now living. Mrs. Irons was a
devoted and affectionate wife and mother and the husband and aged father have
the sincere sympathy of this entire community in their sad bereavement. The
deceased was buried in the Irons family burying ground on the old homestead.
The funeral services were held on Saturday afternoon at the family residence
and were conducted by Rev. Wm. Bradley. A large number of sympathizing
relatives and friends were present.
Dec 9, 1887:
The funeral of H.L. Hills, son of Officer Hills, took place yesterday
afternoon at his father's residence, Rev. J.P. Thoms officiating. The
deceased was a member of the order of Sons of Veterans and the pall-bearers
consisted of member of that organization. The remains were taken on the 3:45
train to Snegertown, where the interment will take place. Young Hills was one
of the brightest and most promising youths of the city, and was respected by
all who knew him. His bereaved parents have the sympathy of a large circle of
friends.
The Coroner's jury empanelled by Coroner McCarthy to investigate the death
of Mrs. J.F. Blackman, who died on Sunday night from taking a tablespoonful of
corrosive sublimate, given to ther through mistake for castor oil, which was
prescribed by Dr. Shoemaker, after a thorough examination of witnesses, found
that death was caused from accidental poisoning, which will forever put to
flight every false rumor which was set afloat about the city. Coroner McCarty
is entitled to and has received great credit for the correct and efficient
manner in which the inquisition was held, as by this means all reports sand
false rumors will be forever set at rest.
Dec 16, 1887:
Obituary.
Dr. F.W. Hogarth, a well known citizen of this county, died at his residence
in Port Allegany, on Tuesday afternoon last , of typhoid fever, aged 47 years.
Dr. Hogarth was born in Glasgow, Scotland, on the 14th of February, 1840.
He graduated at a Pharmaceutical College in Dublin, Ireland, in 1858, and soon
after came to this country. He enlisted in a New York State regiment in 1861,
for a short term of service, and in November, 1863, re-enlisted in the old
Bucktail regiment of this State, when he was made hospital steward. It was
then that he became acquainted with Dr. Freeman, of this place, and until the
day of his death the two have remained fast friends. The deceased was with
Dr. Freeman while he had charge of the Baltimore hospitals towards the close
of the war, and when the latter was made medical director of the Northwestern
Indian campaign, Dr. Hogarth accompanied him as assistant surgeon. He
afterwards graduated at the Buffalo Medical University, and in 18??
Established the first drug store in McKean county in this place. In 1868 he
moved to Port Allegany where he has since resided and in company with Dr.
Goltry, commenced the practice of his profession in connection with the drug
business. About the year 1867 he married Flora, the fourth daughter of the
late David R. Bennett, an old resident of Smethport, the result of that union
being two children, Leon, a young man of about 18 years of age, and Ruth, a
daughter of 16. Dr. Hogarth was an estimable citizen and highly accomplished
as a physician. His loss will be almost irreparable to Port Allegany, and it
is a crushing blow to his family and immediate relatives, who have the earnest
sympathy of their many friends in this place as well as Port Allegany and
vicinity. The remains will be brought to this place to-day (Friday) on the
noon train and will be buried in rose Hill Cemetery. The Masonic fraternity
of which the deceased was an honored member of both Port Allegany and
Smethport will attend the funeral in a body, and the Masonic rites will be
observed in the burial exercises. Dr. Hogarth was also a prominent member of
the G.A.R. Post of Port Allegany, and the order of the Sons of Temperance.
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