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McKean County Miner 1892-1893
DEATHS IN MCKEAN COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA - 1892-1893
FROM THE
MCKEAN COUNTY MINER NEWSPAPER, (SMETHPORT)
Transcribed by Ronald J. Reid - 2009
The following death notices appeared in the McKean County Miner during the year
of 1892 and 1893. The date of publication is shown prior to the item(s).
There is no implication that this is all that may have been published in these
editions since many editions are missing and many of the issues are
unreadable. All items are found on page 3 of the issue unless specifically
noted otherwise.
INDEX of Names
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Martin Anderson
Hon. R.A. Backus
Alonzo D. Burbank
Wesley Camp
Mrs. J.? Carlson and child
infant son of Chas. Carlson
Ella Carroll
Emily H. Chadwick
infant son of A.D. Clark
Emily Colegrove
Mrs. D.M. Cooper
Capt. Asa H. Cory
mother of Rev. S.D. Dean
W.F. DeGolier
Mary, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Emmons
Wm Foley
infant daughter of Geo. Geare, Jr.
infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Will Grove
James Haight
D.F. Hall Esq.
Laura V. Hodges
Michael Keefe
Charles Kelly
Mrs. Jonnie King
H. Krohn
Edward Magner
Samuel N. McBride
Mr. and Mrs. James W. McCafferty
Mrs. Owen McCarty
Carrie A. Moses
Jas. O'Connell
Ella Robinson
Ida Robinson
infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Rosecrans
Moses Shattuck
Roxana, daughter of W.B./H. Smith
Sarah Jane Stoddard
Henry Van Wormer
Augustus A. Walters
Willie, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Welsley
Geo. O. White
Jane White
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Feb 5, 1892:
A Sad Accident.
A most deplorable accident occurred in Lafayette township this county, on
Sunday last, resulting in the death of Mr. and Mrs. James W. McCafferty, two
most estimable young people of Bradford. Mr. McCafferty has been bookkeeper of
the First National Bank of that city for years past and was a well-known and
popular young man. They were visiting Mr. and Mrs. H.F. Munday, of
Watsonville, on the line of the W.N.Y.&P. R.R. In the afternoon they took a
locomotive and accompanied by three or four other people, including the
engineer, went out on a lumber railroad track to Wood Brothers camp three or
four miles away. On their return they had a steep grade to descend, about two
miles from Watsonville down which the engine became uncontrollable, and in
dashing around a sharp curve went off the track and was badly smashed. The
passengers were all quite seriously hurt, Mr. and Mrs. McCafferty fatally. Mr.
McCafferty died at 2 o'clock Monday morning but his wife lingered along until
Tuesday afternoon when she died. Mrs. McCafferty was a sister of Mrs. Mundy
and her death under the circumstances was a crushing blow to the latter lady.
We are glad to know that Mr. and Mrs. Mundy escaped the terrible ordeal with
only a few bruises of not a serious character.
In Memorium.
The following memorial was adopted by the members of the W.C.T.U., of
Smethport, Jan 20, 1892.
Whereas, The Father in his living kindness and tender mercy released from
long suffering our friend and sister Carrie A. Moses-therefore
Resolved, though bowing in great submission to His will, we mourn her as a
worthy example of Christian _ _ _ _ every ready to do all in her power for the
_ _ _ _ justice _ _ _ _ humanity.
Resolved, that we tender our heartfelt sympathies to her family especially
her daughters, so sadly bereft and orphaned, assuring _ _ _ _ them He who
removes a mother will furnish a friend. Commending them wholly to his care who
has said, I will not leave you comfortless.
Obituaries:
On Saturday last a message was received at Smethport announcing the death of
Michael Keefe at Winona, Minn after a lingering illness of consumption.
Deceased was a son of Mrs. Mary Keefe, of this place and was born in Hamlin,
Monroe, county, N.Y., July 31, 1856. He learned the telegraph and railroad
business in the Erie railroad office at Alexander N.Y. and has followed his
chosen calling in all sections of the United States and about one year in the
Republic of Mexico. He left Smethport in August last for Winona where he
remained to the day of his death. He leaves an aged mother and five brothers,
among whom are D.? and Patrick of Smethport, John of Ridgway, James of Fishkill
on the Hudson and Edward, who was with him when he died. The remains were
brought to Smethport for interment, the funeral services being held Thursday
afternoon.
Ceres:
James Haight, a well known lumberman of East Sharon is lying seriously ill and
his death is hourly expected.
Ceres:
Mrs. J.C. Brown of Brooklyn, Mrs. I.H. Nicholson of Cohocton, N.Y. and F.M. N_
_ _ of Cohocton were called here by the sudden death of Henry Van Wormer.
After an illness of only a few hours Henry Van Wormer died Friday at Port
Huron Mich from a relapse of the grip. His mother was with him through the
last hours, but his father got there _ _ _ to accompany the remains of him
home, where they arrived Sunday noon. He was buried at 2 p.m. (the remainder
is unreadable.)
D.F. Hall Esq., one of the oldest residents of here, died on Thursday night
last from an attack of influenza. Mr. Hall was in the neighborhood of seventy
years of age and in his prime was one of the most accomplished bookkeepers and
accountants in this section. His wife who was a daughter of the late Dr.
Coleman of Liberty township and several grown children survive him.
Eldred:
The remains of Charles Kelly were interred in Oak Hill Cemetery at this place
Wednesday. Deceased was 70 years of age. He went to be bed apparently well,
and during the night was taken sick and died before morning. Funeral services
were held at the M.E. Church Thursday afternoon. The remains were interred in
the cemetery in this place.
Dropped Dead.
Smethport was thrown into a fever of excitement on Wednesday night by the
news that Augustus A. Walters had dropped dead in _ _ _ _ billiard room. The
news spread rapidly and a large crowd has soon congregated. The particulars of
this sad event as near as we can learn them are as follows. Mr. Walters, as
was his usual custom, came over to town after supper and having done an
unusually hard days work stepped into the billiard room and sat down. While in
there _ _ _ excitement was worked up and added to make the air in the room very
close. About nine o'clock Mr. Walters got up and started to leave the room but
had taken but a few steps when he fell to the floor apparently in a faint.
Physicians were hastily summoned and though but a minute of time elapsed before
they arrived the unfortunate man was beyond help and expired a few moments
later. Heart disease was the cause of his death.
Though born in New York City, Dec 3, 1841 (a guess due to difficulty
reading) the deceased had been almost a life-long resident of this place. He
acted as a private (unreadable) He was a member of the McKean Post 147 G.A.R.
which organization will have charge of the obsequies to be held to-morrow
afternoon at 1 o'clock. Mr. Walters in his long residence here has made many
friends who, with is wife, a daughter of Jobe O. Boyer (name may not be
correct) Esq., of East Smethport, five children and other relatives, will
sincerely mourn his death.
The following order is self Explanatory.
HEADQUARTERS
McKEAN POST NO. 147 G.A.R.
DIST. OF PENNSYLVANIA
Smethport, Feb 5, 1892
ORDER NO. 1
The members of the Post will assemble at the Post room at 1 o'clock p.m.,
Thursday Feb 8th, in full uniform, to attend the funeral of Augustus A. Walters.
By Command C.S. Saxford Commander
? H. Choate Adjutant
Apr 15, 1892:
Obituary.
Mrs. D.M. Cooper, died at the house of her parents John and Mary Bush, near
Smethport Tuesday April 5th, aged 27 years. Mrs. Cooper who was an estimable
Christian woman leaves a husband and three children and with many friends will
mourn her death. The funeral was held at the house Thursday, Rev. Orie Jeffry
officiating.
Apr 22, 1892:
Kane:
The wife of J.? Carlson aged 23 years, died in child birth on Sunday near
Kanesholm. Mother and baby were buried in the same casket on Tuesday in the
old Swedish cemetery on the Smethport road. Rev. E.M. Fernborg, the Lutheran
minister, officiated at the funeral.
Kane:
Geo. Geare, Jr. lost his infant daughter Sunday. She was aged seven weeks.
Kane:
About 30 Kane people attended the funeral of train master Owen McCarty's wife
who died at Ridgway on Sunday morning and was buried at her former home at
Driftwod on Monday. She resided here several years and had made many friends
during that time. Mr. McCarty has the sympathy of his many friends in Kane in
his irreparable loss. Five small children have lost the tender care and love
of a kind mother
Eldred:
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Will Grove died a few hours after its birth on
Friday. The remains were interred in Main Street cemetery.
May 6, 1892:
Jas. O'Connell, who had been very ill for some time died Wednesday morning.
Mr. O'Connell had lived in our town twelve years and was a man of which it can
truly be said he had no enemies. He was the father of thirteen children,
eleven of whom _ _ _ with his aged wife survive him. He was a devoted husband,
a kind father and true friend, and leaves a vacancy in our midst. At the time
of his death he was ?? years and ? months old. The funeral was held at the
Catholic church Friday morning, after which the remains were taken to Wellville,
(not sure of town) N.Y. for interment and accompanied by many sorrowing
relatives and friends.
Death of Hon. R.A. Backus.
On Monday, April 11th, Hon. R.A. Backus suffered a paralytic stroke which
affected the entire right side together with his mental powers. From that day
he gradually failed, until Thursday night of last week at 11 o'clock, when he
breathed his last.
Forty-two years ago last winter the deceased was lumbering near Turtle Point,
down on the Allegany river., His mill was run by a _ _ _ _ water wheel.
During one of the coldest periods of that winter the wheel was broken, and as
he had a contract to furnish a large amount of lumber to parties in Cincinnati
in the spring it was absolutely necessary that the wheel should be repaired.
The water wheel was so intricately made that no man could be found who would _
_ _ _ it for the _ _ _ _of doing that work. Finally Mr. Backus dressed
himself as warmly as possible, jumped in to the frigid water and after hours of
labor repaired the wheel, but at a fearful cost to himself. Several times he
was helped out and taken to the _ _ _ _ to be thawed out his legs being
literally frozen. This affair crippled him for life. His right leg
(unreadable section)
Mr. Backus was born in Lee Mass., on the 16th day of July, 1813. When six
years old his father moved with his family to Lansing, Tompkins county, N.Y.
Early in life the deceased commenced learning the hatters trade in Ithaca and
subsequently worked as a journey man at that trade in New York city. Returning
to Ithaca, he followed that business until the winter of 1840-41, when he
embarked to the lumbering business in Wellsville Allegany county, N.Y.. In
18?? he moved to Turtle Point where he followed the lumbering business until 18?
2 when he moved to Smethport.
In 18?7 the deceased was married to Miss Matilda Goodwin, daughter of _ _ _
Goodwin, of Kidder's Ferry in Cayuga Lake, N.Y. who survives him. Their only
child is an adopted son F.W. Backus, whose father was Rev. William Backus a
brother of the deceased. The late Hon John C. Backus, a prominent attorney of
this place, was a brother of the deceased as also was Hon F.? Backus, of
Cleveland, Rev. Wm. Backus, of Oklahoma, and B Backus of Colorado, and a
sister, Mrs. Mary Milliken, of this place, all of whom are dead. The only
surviving member of the family is Mrs. Caroline Davis of Lansing, N.Y., who is
over 90 years of age.
Mr. Backus was a man of strong convictions and marked characteristics. Many
times in years gone by was he honored by his neighbors in being elected to
positions of trust, and I the years 18?? and 1857 he represented this district
to the Legislature. In the later (unreadable)
The funeral services which were held at the residence of the deceased, on
Saturday last at 3:30 p.m. were largely attended by the citizens of Smethport,
and vicinity. They were conducted by Rev. J.H. _ _ _ _ , the pall bearers
being (names unreadable)
Jun 17, 1892:
Death of Capt. Cory.
Capt. Asa H. Cory died at his residence in Coryville on Sunday afternoon
last, aged 77 years. For weeks past he has been confined to his bed, and for
many days prior to his death his demise was looked for hourly by his friends.
Capt. Cory was a son of Thos . R. and Lillian(?) Howley Cory and was born in
Tioga county on the 31st day of May, 1814. His father died when he was quite
young and he commenced learning to set type in a Wellsboro _ _ _ _ soon after.
Later o he published the Phoenix in that place for two years. On Sept. 12,
1837, he purchased the McKean County Journal, a paper published in Smethport,
and on taking possession of it changed the name to the Smethport Beacon. He
continued the publication of the latter paper about 3 years and then sold it to
the late W.S. Oviatt. In 18?? he was married to Lucy, daughter of Hon. John H_
_ _ _ , formerly a prominent resident of this place. About the year 18?? he
moved to Coryville where he has since resided. Mrs. Cory died about a year
ago. A Grace Cory and Ella the wife of F.S. H_ _ _ _ , Esq., of Coryville are
their surviving children.
Capt. Cory was a democrat up to the breaking out of the rebellion when he
became what was know in those days as a war democrat. In July 1861, he
received a commission from Governor Curtin to raise a company of volunteers.
In a short time the company was filled an subsequently became Co. B of the 38th
regiment. Capt. Cory was mustered into the service of the United States on the
1st day of October, 1861. Owing to ill health occasioned by the malarial
atmosphere of somewhere in Virginia he resigned on the ??st day of August 1863,
and returned home. In 1871 he was appointed Postmaster at Coryville and has
held the position to the day of his death. He was a member of the United
Brethern _ _ _ an honest, _ _ _ _ and highly respected in the entire
community.
The funeral was held at the family residence in Coryville on Monday afternoon
last, Rev. Bronson of Farmer's Valley officiating. Capt. Cory being a comrade
of the _ _ A.E. Post, the services at the grave were conducted by the members
of that Post in accordance with the A.E. ritual. The remains were interred in
Rose Hill cemetery of this place beside those of his wife.
Jun 24, 1892:
Death of Mrs. John Stoddard.
Mrs. Sarah Jane wife of John Stoddard, died in the family residence in
Keating township, near Farmer's Valley on Saturday last, aged 67 years, the
cause of death being general debility of old age. Mrs. Stoddard was a daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. _ _ _ _ of Warren county, New Jersey where she was born and
where she was united in marriage to John Stoddard 45 years ago. The first 17
years of her married life was spent in her native State, when she accompanied
her husband to McKean county, locating in Keating township where they have
resided ever since. In early life Mrs. Stoddard connected herself with the
M.E. Church, and continued faithful to the end. Always kind and considerate of
others during her ?? years residence in Keating township she had won the love
and esteem of all. She was the mother of fourteen children, ten of whom,
together with her husband, survive her. The services, conducted by Rev. E.E.
Holms, were held at her late residence after which the remains were laid at
rest in Rose Hill cemetery. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the
entire community.
Jul 22, 1892:
News was received here Monday of the death of Jonnie King's wife in St.
Augustine Fla. The many friends in this place sympathize heartily with Jonnie
in his severe affliction. Lee King and Libbie King went on Tuesday to
Baltimore, Md. to attend the funeral and burial.
Dec 2 ,1892:
The funeral of Wesley Camp took place Wednesday afternoon and was attended by
many sorrowing relatives, friends and school mates. Rev. Ca_ _ _ conducted the
services which were impressive. He dwelt upon the facts that four weeks
previous Wesley came to prayer meeting and in the course of the meeting, arose
saying "I came here to night, to give my heart to Jesus." He looked for him
the following Wednesday evening prayer meeting and learned he was ill with
typhoid fever. Wesley attended meeting no more but what consolation to his
parents, brothers and sisters to know he is safe in the arms of Jesus and
though he cannot return to them they can go to him. The remains were interred
in Lafayette cemetery. Miss Ella McGraw and school presented a beautiful
floral pillow in token of the high esteem entertained for their departed pupil
and fellow worker.
Colegrove:
The funeral of Mrs. Emily Colegrove was held at the Union church on last
Saturday afternoon after which the body was interred in the cemetery at this
place. Mrs. Colegrove's death was caused by typhoid fever. A large number of
relatives, friends will miss her kind and pleasant presence with them. Mrs.
Colgrove was a very exemplary Christian and devoted to her family.
Feb 3, 1893:
Deaths Doings.
Mrs. Emily H. Chadwick.
Mrs. Emily H. wife of Jeremiah Chadwick, died at the family residence on the
south side on Tuesday evening last form a complication of diseases, aged 61
years. Mrs. Chadwick was the daughter of Mrs. Maria Catlin, who died about one
year ago. She was born in Oswego, N.Y. January 12th 1832, but had been a
resident of Smethport upward of thirty years. She was married to Jeremiah
Chadwick on March 10th, 18?3. Mrs. Chadwick was a lady possessed of many good
qualities and was ever ready to lend assistance to those in distress. A few
days after the battle she went to Gettysburg where she rendered valuable
service as nurse in the hospital, where her stepson E.V. Chadwick was
confined. She early in life united with the United Brethren church and
continued an ardent member until her death. The funeral services were held
yesterday at 10 o'clock, brief services being held at her late residence,
Rev. ?.S. Bennett officiating. Aside from her husband, she leaves a brother,
Thos. H. Catlin, of Port Allegany and two step sons, C.E. and O.I., Chadwick to
mourn her loss.
Mrs. Ella Carroll.
Mrs. Ella, wife of Michael Carroll, died on Monday night last at the home on
the Port Allegany road, about five miles from Smethport, aged 24 years. The
cause of death was pneumonia, superinduced by a severe cold. Mrs. Carroll was
formerly Miss Ella O'Harra, of Olean. She was married about three years ago,
when she took up her residence at the home where she died. Aside from her
husband she leaves a mother, Mrs. Bartley O'Harra, four sisters, Mrs. James
Quinn, Mrs. Peter Fay, of this place, Misses Florence and Rose O'Harra, and two
brothers, John and William O'Harra, of Olean. The deceased was a young woman
of high character, and was beloved by all who knew her. The funeral was held
at St. Elizabeth's church in this borough at nine o'clock yesterday.
Edward Magner.
Edward Magner, an old resident of Keating township died at his home, a mile
and a half from East Smethport on Wednesday morning, aged 76 years. Mr. Magner
was well known in this section where he had many friends. The funeral services
were held in St. Elizabeth's church in this borough on Thursday morning, Rev.
Father Gallighan officiating.
Laura V. Hodges.
Laura V., wife of Jerome Hodges, died at her home in Olean, on Sunday last
aged 47 years. Mrs. Hodges was a daughter of Clark Wells of Bella Run, Ceres
township. Mr. Hodges was a resident of Annie Creek for many years. The
deceased was an estimable lady, and her death is a severe blow to her many
friends in this county.
Mt. Alton:
Mary, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Emmons, was taken violently
ill last Monday morning with convulsions, and although everything that medical
skill could do was done for the little sufferer, she died at six o'clock the
following morning. Mary was nearly two years of age and a beautiful child, the
idol of the household. As we gazed on the features, so lovely even in death,
we thought the Grim Messenger never claimed a fairer prize, and though she is
lost to her earthly home, her parents and sister can look beyond to the home
not made with hands "eternal in the heavens," that their loved one now
inhabits. The remains were taken to Bradford for interment Thursday.
Mt. Alton:
The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Rosecrans, of Riderville died last
Tuesday. The funeral conducted by Rev. Getman, took place on Thursday and was
largely attended. The remains were interred in the Lafayette Cemetery.
Feb 10, 1893:
Mrs. Ella, wife of J.M. Robinson, and daughter of J.E.B. White, of Hamlin
township, died on Wednesday, Feby 1st, aged 46 (?) years. She has been a
constant sufferer for many years with a complication of diseases. She was an
estimable lady and leaves a husband and four children and her aged father to
mourn her death. The funeral services were held on Saturday morning of last
week and were conducted by Rev. Foster of Mt. Jewett, the burial services being
in charge of a squad from McKean Post No. 147, of which Mr. Robinson is a
comrade.
Death of Moses Shattuck.
Moses Shattuck, an old resident and one of the oldest citizens of Keating
township, died at the residence of his son in this borough, early Tuesday
morning, aged 88 years.
Mr. Shattuck was born in Bakersfield, Vt., in the year 1805. In 1838 he
moved to Erie co., N.Y., and in 1853 came to this county. In 1860 he returned
(to) Erie county but came back here in 1866, locating on the farm in Keating
township, on the east side of Potato creek, between the farms of Erastus Curtis
and M.C. Stickles. There he continued to reside until within a few years when
he moved to East Smethport. MR. Shattuck was twice married, his first wife
dying within a few years after her marriage. His second wife was Elizabeth J.
Redfield to whom he was married in 1847, in Erie county, N.Y., the result of
that union being a daughter, Leila, and Frank M., a resident of this place.
Leila subsequently married Thos. Malone, a former proprietor of this paper,
who died soon after their marriage. She died about 12 years ago. Moses
Shattuck was very intelligent and a man of the strictest integrity. No man in
this section of the county was held in higher esteem by his neighbors. The
funeral services were held on Wednesday last at 3 p.m., Rev. Helms
officiating. His remains were interred in Rose Hill cemetery.
Death of Geo. O. White
From the Austin (Minn.) daily Register we glean the following in regard to
the death of Geo. O. White a former resident of this county, who died at
Rochester, Minn.
Mr. White served in the late war in Co. I, First Regt. Rifle. He enlisted
Aug. 31, 1861, and served three years during which time he participated in many
important battles of which we mention the following: Fredricksburg, Wilderness
and Gettysburg. He was honorably discharged at the expiration of his term of
enlistment in Aug. 1864. He was born in McKean County, Pa., July 31st, 1818.
When he was 16 year of age, his parents moved to Ill., and settled in Winnebago
county where they lived for two years after which they moved to Winnebago
county Wis. He made his home there with them until 18?? when he returned to
Pennsylvania where he was employed as a clerk in a store. After his return
from the war he joined his parents who had come to this county and settled in
Red Rock Township. His health had been impaired while in the service and he
was not able to do hard work, so for a time he was engaged in selling fruit
trees. In 18?? he went t Winnebago Wis. where he was appointed Deputy Sheriff
by his brother. He remained there two years then he returned to M_ _ _ _
county and settled in A_ _ _ _ where he has since lived. He was united in
marriage in 1896(?) Carrie Louisa Anderson. They have one son Fred.
Mar 10, 1893:
Ida, the beloved wife of Chas Robinson, and daughter of Mrs. John McDonough
of this place, died at Glen Hazel, of peritonitis after much suffering on
Sunday the 26th, ultimo. Her remains were brought to Kane on Tuesday of last
week. The following day the funeral services were held in St. _ _ _ _
Catholic church, Rev Geo Winkler officiating. The remains were then followed
to their last resting place in the new Catholic cemetery by a large concourse
of people. Her husband and four small children, mother and sister survive
her. She was well-known, having grown to young womanhood here, and was highly
respected. Her step-father, John McDonough, is grief stricken over the demise
of what he called his darling child Ida.
Apr 14, 1893:
The death of Alonzo D. Burbank occurred at his home on Main street last
Wednesday morning at eight o'clock. Mr. Burbank has been a life-long resident
of Keating township, moving to Smethport form his adjacent farm about eight
years ago. His death was the result of complications of stomach diseases which
had confined him to his bed for several weeks. Mr. Burbank was born in
March ?, 18?? and was united in marriage to Miss Sarah Abbey in November 1857
(?). Mrs. Burbank's death took place in the month of August, 188?. He was,
last _ _ _ _ united in marriage to Mrs. Ellen M _ _ _ of Fredricksburg Iowa,
who survives him. Three children all dying in early years were born to him by
his first wife.
The deceased has led an honorable career and has by his industry accumulated
a very comfortable _ _ _ _ . His many friends will join his relatives in
mourning their loss. The funeral services were held at the Baptist Church at
10:30 this Friday morning, Rev. O.W. Haillwell officiating. The remains will
be interred in the Colegrove cemetery.
Kane:
Willie the 10 month old son of Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Welsley died Thursday night in
Riddle street. Interment in the Union Cemetery Saturday afternoon. The
attending Physicians differ as to the cause of the child's death.
Apr 21, 1893:
The angel of death has been hovering over the emaciated form of Roxana, the 7
year old and only daughter of W.H. Smith, since last Saturday. The light and
pride of the household has been ill with the grip for five weeks. Up to last
Wednesday, hopes of her speedy restoration to health, were had by the family
and their physician. About that time her angel mother who preceded her to the
_ _ _ _ more than three years ago, called Roxie to come to her, and ere this
letter reaches its destination, the little loved one now languishing in pain,
will have been folded in the embraces of the sainted mother in the _ _ _ _ _
on the other shore, for truly we will know each other over there. The
sorrowing father and grandfather have the tenderest expression of sympathy and
condolence, while keeping their vigil around the deathbed of their cherished
one.
Roxana, daughter of W.B. Smith, died at 12 o'clock A.M. Tuesday, after an
illness of five weeks with grip. No notice of her funeral yet. Her age was
about 7 years.
May 19, 1893:
Mrs. Jane White of this place who was taken to Buffalo Hospital about one
week ago, died there last Sunday. She was buried in Erie County by the side of
her daughter.
Wm Foley aged 35 years and well known here, died Friday 12th of consumption,
at the house of his mother Mrs. John Foley, on Park avenue. Willy Foley had
many friends in Kane where he has resided for 30 years. He was honest and
upright. His funeral was held from the Catholic church Monday at 9:30
forenoon. The funeral was largely attended, which was the best evidence of the
high esteem in which he was held by many here.
May 26, 1893:
Was it Murder?
Samuel N. McBride, the well-known hotel man of Bradford, died at the Hotel
La_ _ _ , Kane, on Monday night, under very suspicious circumstances. Mr.
McBride desired to take a rest from business and recuperate his health. He had
been addicted to the use of opiates for some time and the habit had produced
nervous disease. According to Dr. _ _ statement Mr. McBride felt well all day
up to about 8:15. "The, "said the doctor, "he took a powder which was mailed
to him in an anonymous letter from Bradford. A few moments after he took that
powder which he supposed was morphia, he was attacked by violent cramps and
died about 20 minutes after taking the dose in spite of the efforts of Dr.
McCleery and myself. I was not informed that he had got the medicine until a
few minutes before he died and then he told me that he neither knew who sent the
powder or wrote the letter. (remainder is unreadable)
Sep 1, 1893:
The date of the death of A.D. Burbank has lately been placed on his monument
in the cemetery. Mr. Burbank had the monument set _ _ _ _ after the death of
his wife, which occurred in 1889. He also placed a monument on the lot where
his sister, Mrs. Phoebe Hyde is buried.
Martin Anderson died at his home on Friday morning, August 29th. The
accident that caused his death, occurred June 19th(?). His strength lasted
beyond the expectations of his attendants, and although he lately became
greatly emaciated, he still talked as if he expected to be alive to walk again,
until a short time before his death. Apparently sufferings were not severe
until the last few days, when they became intense. Deceased leaves a wife and
one child. His parents reside in Sweden and were not present at the funeral.
Sep 8, 1893:
One of our popular dry goods merchants, H. Krohn, most suddenly and
unexpectedly expired last Sunday, from apoplexy. He had just partaken of a
hearty dinner, after which he took his bicycle and with several others went up
to the Irving park to enjoy a little recreation. He went around the track _ _
_ and as he was nearing the finish the second time around he was noticed by
the others to be riding unsteadily and the machine went but a few feet after
this before he toppled over. They all rushed to him but he was dead when they
reached his side. Every effort was made to revive him but of no avail, and the
remains were brought down town at once. He was taken to Buffalo Tuesday
morning where the funeral was held Wednesday and the interment took place. A
large crowd of Masons, Odd Fellows, K. of C's and Maccabees, all of which
orders he was a member, followed the remains to the depot. Mr. Krohn was about
50 years of age and leaves a wife and six children to mourn his sudden death.
He came of Eldred from Rixford about five years ago and entered the dry goods
business and had succeeded in building up a good trade and was well thought of
in the place.
Cholera infantum bereft Cashier A.D. and Mrs. Clark of their infant son last
week.
Port Allegany:
Rev. S.D. Dean attended his mother's funeral at Andover last week.
Chas. Carlson (?) and wife are mourning the death of their ten month old son,
which occurred last week.
Oct 13, 1893:
A sister of the deceased, Martin Anderson, is now staying with Mrs. Anna
Anderson. This sister did not know of her brothers death until she reached
Larrabee, as the letter announcing his death, had not reached his family when
she left home to see her unfortunate brother.
Nov 17, 1893:
W.F. DeGolier a former postmaster of Bradford city, died at Tarpon Springs,
Wis., Nov. 11th. Mr. DeGolier was a victim of consumption. He was born and
raised in the Tina Valley and was a gentleman who had a great many friends and
who was highly esteemed by all. The Era of Tuesday morning said "To-day the
remains of Bradford's former postmaster will arrive in the city at 10:20 a.m.,
and will be taken to the residence of P.L. Webster, corner of Chestnut and
Corydon streets, The funeral was held in the Masonic Temple o Wednesday, at 2
p.m. the services being conducted by _ _ _ _ Commandary of which Mr. DeGolier
was a member.
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