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McKean County Miner 1894
DEATHS IN MCKEAN COUNTY 1894
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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Mrs. A.T. Aldrich
John Allard
Caroline M. Backus
Marthia C. Backus
Dr. Louis Balfour
Florence Bishop
George Border
Teddy Borns(?)
C.M. Capehart
Russell Carter
David D. Comes
Tom Conner
Andrew Cooney
Charles Corey
William H. Cory, Jr.
Mrs. J.E. Deimage
Deborah Palmer Dennison
Mrs. Dutcher
Fred, son of J.B. English
Chadwick Freeman
Dr. S.D. Freeman
daughter of M.V. Grigsby
infant daughter of M.V. Grigsby
Mrs. J.P. Gustafson
George W. Herrington
Dr. T.C. James
Blanche Rupert Kane
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G.M. Kauffman
Dr. Wm. V. Keating
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Kemp
infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Kennedy
Mr. Layman
Mrs. W.L. Lewis
Maj. W.M. Lewis
A.B. Lindsley
Mrs. John Mathews
daughter of John McCarty
Maria McDade
James McMillan
Charles Morey
B.D. Morton
Mrs. Gus Nelstrom
Margaret O'Connell
child of Mr. Passenger
Frank Peckerell
John Peterson
Eli Piper
S.G.S. Rowley
Agnes Mary Ryan
Mr. Sowers
Mrs. W.H. Taylor
Amos Velie
W.H. Vermilyen
Ethel Walsh
daughter of Rev. Weedling
Joseph Weldon
Dora Wetenhall
Daniel Whitney
Hon. J.H. Wiley
H.F. Wilson
Geo. Yentzer
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Jan 12, 1894:
George W. Herrington, of Ansonia, Tioga County, Pa., died January 31, buried
at Wellsboro on the 5th. Mr. Herrington was an old hotel man, and was a
sporting man has had pleasant times at the old U.S. Grant House, both hunting
and fishing. Mr. Herrington was a very pleasant man to meet.
Jan 19, 1894:
Obituaries.
David D. Comes.
David D. Comes died at his residence in Keating township on Sunday, Jan.
15,1894, in his 70th year.
The deceased was born in Keating township, on what is now known as the Smith
farm, Oct 31, 1824, where he resided until March 1847, when he was united in
marriage to Miss Polly V. Smith after which he purchased and moved onto the
farm where they have since resided. Ten children came to make their home a
happy one, seven of whom are living, namely; Madames Jane Kelly, Almeola
Wright, Millie Smith, Miss Hattie Comes, Messrs: Clinton, Marvin and Erek(?)
Comes, whom with their aged mother mourn the loss of a kind, affectionate
parent and husband.
Mr. Comes, aside from being a prosperous farmer, was an extensive and
successful lumberman, and, in his early life, has probably run as many rafts
down Potato creek and the Allegany river as any man in this section. In 1882
he built a mill on Red Mill brook and took the timber off a large tract of
land in that section, (unreadable). Mr. Comes was an industrious, honest,
large hearted man and was well and favorably known in this section of the
State. Until about a year and a half ago, Mr. Comes was strong and active,
when he was stricken with paralysis and since that time has been confined to
the house most of the time.
A short prayer was held at the house at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning and at
10:30 the funeral services were held at the Union church, Colegrove, Rev. J.W.
Wright, of Smethport officiating. The remains were laid at rest in the
Colegrove cemetery.
Russell Carter.
Russell Carter, an old veteran, died Thursday, Jan., 11th, at Hamlin,
Norwich township, at the age of 69 years.
Mr. Carter was born at Fly Creek, Otsego county, N.Y., May 1, 1823. At the
age of 18 years he moved with his parents to Keating township. At the age of
23 years he married Laura Ann Burlingame, of Norwich, by whom he had five
children, three sons and two daughters, all living. In 18?1 he became a
devout Christian and has been a faithful Christian ever since. He joined the
army Oct 3rd, 1863, and was a member of Co. F 28 Regiment Pennsylvania
Volunteers.
The funeral was held on Monday at the Union church, Colegrove cemetery.
Another of the boys in blue gone to a higher roll call.
Austin Autograph please copy.
Feb 2, 1894:
Mt. Altoon:
The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Kennedy, of the North Road, died on the
21st of pneumonia.
Mrs. Marthia C. Backus, relict of the late Hon. S.A. Backus, died suddenly at
her home on Main Street Friday at 4 a.m. in the 75th year of her age. An
obituary will be published next week.
Feb 4, 1894:
Obituary.
After a long period of suffering Mrs. Caroline M. Backus departed this life
at 4 o'clock Friday morning last, aged 74 years.
Caroline M. Goodwin was born at Kidder's Ferry, N.Y., May 7, 1819, and was
married to Seth A. Backus on July 23, 1837, with whom she shared the trials
and pleasures of life, there being many of them, until April 28, 1893, at
which time Mr. Backus departed life after a short illness.
The deceased, about seven years ago, was stricken with paralysis from which
she partially recovered and was able to walk about the house until two weeks
ago when she was again stricken, this time in the throat and tongue, causing
her death.
Mr. and Mrs. Backus became residents of this borough in the spring of 18?2
and since that time gained the acquaintance and respect of the entire
community. They were never blest with any children, but adopted F.W. Backus,
a son of Mr. Backus' brother, William, at the age of eighteen months, and he
and a sister, Mrs. Kate Brown of Ithaca, N.Y., and a brother, Hannibal
Goodwin, of Montana, are the only near relatives left to mourn her demise.
The funeral services, which were held at the residence of the deceased,
Sunday last at 2 p.m. were conducted by Rev. J.H. McCandless, and were largely
attended by the friends of the deceased. The remains were laid to rest beside
those of her husband in Rose Hill cemetery.
Feb 9, 1894:
Mrs. John Mathews, wife of the agent at Portage Creek, who died suddenly at
her home, last Wednesday night, was buried in Fairview cemetery on Saturday
afternoon. A large delegation of the K.O.T.M. and L.O.T.M. followed her
remains to their last resting place. Her bereaved husband and children have
the sympathy of all in their sad affliction.
The funeral of Teddy Borns(?) who was killed at Bradford last week, took
place Sunday. The remains preceded by the Emery band and 300 fireman were
conducted to Oak Hill cemetery for interment.
Feb 16, 1894:
Died.
Mrs. A.T. Aldrich, wife of Postmaster Aldrich, of Wilcox, Elk county, Pa.,
died on Tuesday night, February 6, aged 50 years. She had been a patient
sufferer for many years, and death came to her as a welcome friend. With her
husband and her four children, two sons and two daughters, at her bedside, and
with the same consciousness and composure that had characterized her sickness,
she said, "now keep perfectly still I am going to sleep my last sleep." An
hour later her spirit had passed away. Mrs. Aldrich has many relatives and
friends in this county whose sympathies will go out to the bereaved family.
Died at his home in Rochester, N.Y., on Wednesday morning last, Maj. W.M
Lewis, in the 74th year of his age. Maj. Lewis was proprietor of the Botis(?)
House, Mt. Alton, several years ago and was also extensively engaged in the
lumber business in that section. He was well known and highly esteemed
throughout the entire county.
The funeral services in memory of the late William H. Cory, Jr., were held
at the Baptist church last Sunday afternoon. A large delegation of the
Maccabees were present, together with the family and a large number of the
friends of the family. An appropriate sermon was preached by Pastor Halliwell.
Mar 2, 1894:
A Fatal Accident.
Hon. J.H. Wiley died at his home in Emporium on Saturday morning from the
effects of injuries received Wednesday of last week.
The accident occurred while he was watching the logs coming down on a steep
hill slide by a log jumping out of the slide and striking him in the side,
injuring him internally.
Deceased was born in Addison, Steuben county, N.Y., about 59(?) years ago
and leaves a wife and four children. He served Cameron county three years as
commissioner and five years as Associate Judge, which positions he filled with
honor and credit.
The funeral services were held on Monday in charge of the Masons followed by
the knights of the Golden Eagle, he having been a member of both orders.
Dr. T.C. James, a prominent physician of Bradford, died suddenly at his home
in that city, on Sunday evening. He was 46 years of age, and had been located
at Bradford about six years. He leaves a wife, brother and sister to mourn
his death.
Florence, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L.E. Bishop of Turtle Point, died on
Monday morning, Feb. 26, aged 15 years. The many friends of the bereaved
parents extend their sympathy in their affliction and trial. Mr. Bishop has
been confined to his bed for a long time.
Mar 9, 1894:
Mrs. Ethel Walsh.
The community around Smethport was greatly shocked last Monday morning by
the announcement of the sudden death of Mrs. Ethel Walsh, wife of Postmaster
Walsh and the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.B. Armstrong, of this place.
The deceased had given birth to a boy the previous Sunday, who survives the
mother and who was christened Ethan Armstrong by Rev. J.H. McCandless last
Wednesday afternoon, before the body of the mother was removed from the home
for burial.
Mrs. Walsh was 32 years of age and has resided in Smethport all her life,
except the time which she spent as a student at the Elmira Female College.
She was married about three years ago to W.P. Walsh, one of our most popular
townsmen.
Mrs. Walsh was a member of the Episcopal church and greatly beloved by all
who knew her. She was a great favorite among her numerous friends, always
pleasant, kind and true. In her death the community loses a most amiable
lady, and sympathy is extended to the bereaved parents and devoted husband in
their irreparable loss.
The obsequies took place last Wednesday afternoon in St. Luke's Episcoal
church, Rev. J.H. McCandless officiating. The church was crowded with
interested friends, thus testifying to the high esteem in which the deceased
was held. The cakes casket was literally covered with beautiful flowers,
graceful tributes of many friends, among which was an appropriate "Gates-
ajar", whom foundation was of white roses and lilies, interlaced with smilax,
and the center indented with the words "ETHEL" in sweet violets, from Mr.
Walsh; a crown of white roses and an exquisite wreath of violets, beautifully
tied with purple ribbon, from ex-Sheriff Clarks. The other floral tributes
were beautiful, and the appropriate music was exceedingly impressive.
The interment was in Rose Hill cemetery. The following gentlemen acted as
pall bearers: C.A. Backer, W.D. Gallup, W.F. Specht, F.W. Brownell, S.C.
Townsend and T.R. Purtle.
Among relatives present from a distance were Mrs. Stone of Rochester, Mr.
and Mrs. Lace(?) Hogarth, Mrs. Fiona(?) Hogarth and E.H. Bennett, of
Condersport, Miss H.A. Walsh, of Olean, and Mrs. Thad. Moore, of Emporium.
C.M. Capehart.
C.M. Capehart died Sunday night at his home in East Smethport of softening
of the brain, aged ?2 years.
The deceased was born in Muffreesboro, N.C., and moved with his wife and
son, Frey, to East Smethport, about fifteen years ago. Several years ago Mr.
Capehart had his hip crushed while working in the Smethport Extract Works and
has been a cripple since. Mrs. Capehart was appointed postmistress in 1889
and for four years he performed most of the work satisfactorily. He was a
member of the F.&A.M. Lodge No. 17 of Muffreesboro. Mr. Capehart took a demit
from the above lodge intending to join the Masons here, but for some reason
neglected to do so, which is to be regretted as it debarred the Masonic
society here from burying him under Masonic rights. His father was a Knight
templar, and was State _ _ _ _ of North Carolina for a number of years. The
deceased leaves a wife and one son to mourn their sad loss.
The funeral services were held at the home of the deceased Wednesday morning
at 10 o'clock, Rev. G.W. Halliwell officiating. The pall bearers were Messrs,
Choate, King, Young, Rubin, Eckels and Specht. Aside from the relatives and
friends about twenty Masons followed the remains to rose Hill cemetery where
they were laid to rest.
Mrs. Dora Wetenhall:
The people of Smethport were shocked on Monday afternoon upon receiving the
intelligence that Mrs. William H. Wetenhall of Mechanic street had
accidentally taken poison - carbolic acid.
Rumors were started that she had taken the drug intentionally, but owing to
the fact that she was in perfect health, good spirits and had had no trouble
with her family or otherwise, such opinions seem absurd in the extreme. No
person who was acquainted with this lady would think of her committing such a
deed. Following is a true statement of the accident which should clear up the
mystery to the satisfaction of all.
Mrs. Wetenhall had been washing and at about 3:20 p.m. was taken with a pain
in the stomach. She retired to her room where she kept a bottle of paregoric,
which she had been in the habit of taking to relieve her when trouble with
this pain. There were two bottle standing side by side of the same size and
shape. One bottle contained paregoric and the other carbolic acid, which had
been left uncorked until the contents had lost most of its odor and became so
near the color of paregoric the difference would be hard to detect except by
the taste. She, in her distress, undoubtedly picked up the wrong bottle and
took a small swallow without looking at the label to see what she was taking.
Dr. Freeman afterward said that she had evidently taken about a teaspoonful of
this fluid.
A few minutes after she went to her room, which opens off from the sitting
room, her brother, Jackson Beckwith, a deaf mute who was amusing one of the
unfortunate's children, followed the little one into this room, where he found
his sister sitting on the bed, her head dropped over on the pillow, speechless
and insensible. After trying to arouse her he discovered that something was
wrong and, after informing his father and mother who were about the house of
what had happened, hastened to the wagon shop of Mr. Wetenhall, where he found
him and notified him of the accident, and medical assistance was immediately
summoned.
Dr. Chadwick was the first physician to reach the bedside of the unfortunate
woman. Drs. Freeman and Clark were called to assist, and the three worked for
three hours to counteract the effects of this deadly drug, and at one time
they had hopes of her reviving, but the firey fluid had burned the linings of
the throat and stomach to such a degree that she was beyond human assistance.
And at about 6:40 that evening she passed away without regaining consciousness.
This sad accident calls to memory a similar mistake which cost her brother,
Ransom Beckwith, his life some eighteen or twenty years ago. He was going to
work and not feeling well, and stopped at the drug store of Armstrong &
Rogers, and thinking that he understood the drug business well enough to help
himself to what he wanted, the clerk being otherwise engaged, took a large
swallow of scocite(?) supposing it to be whiskey. Medical assistance was
summoned, but nothing would restore him, and he died within fifteen minutes
after he had taken this most deadly drug.
Miss Dora, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ransom Beckwith, was born July 22d,
18??, in the home where she died, and was married, to William H. Wetenhall on
November 12, 18??. Three children, one girl and two boys, were born to
gladden their home, the youngest being only twenty months of age.
The deceased was a kind hearted lady, always ready to help a person in
distress, and by this mode of living had gained the love and respect of all
who were acquainted with her. She leaves a husband and three small children,
an aged father and mother, two sisters, Mrs. S.S. King of Lewall, Ark., Mrs.
Charles F. Keefer and one brother Jackson Beckwith, of this borough, to mourn
her sudden demise. The funeral services, which were held on Thursday
afternoon at 2 o'clock at the house, were largely attended by her friends,
Rev. George W. Halliwell officiated. The following young ladies had charge of
the floral decorations: Alice Richards, Octavia Ramer, Lydia Burlingame,
Hattie Fraley and Edna Brennon. The tributes were many and appropriate.
Messrs. H.M. Choate, wm. Haffner, Chas. L_ _ _ _ , J.E. shook, C.A. Burdick
and W.G. H _ _ _ _ were the pall bearers. The remains were interred in the
Rose Hill Cemetery
Mar 16, 1894:
Mt. Alton:
Mrs. Margaret O'Connell, one of the oldest inhabitants here, died at her
residence on Main street last Saturday morning of pneumonia. Deceased had
been ill only a week but the disease made such rapid ravage upon her
constitution that for two days previous to her death her friends had given up
all hope of her recovery. She had been a resident here fifteen years and with
her aged husband, who preceded her to the tomb nearly two years, had acquired
a pleasant home on Main street, where they hoped to spend more years of life
together. They were the parents of thirteen children ten of whom are living,
eight of whom were present at their mother's funeral, viz; Thomas, James,
Joseph, William, Miss Tressie(?), Mrs. Edd Lloyd, sister Martha, of a New York
Convent, and Mrs. Jones, of Wellsville, N.Y. The funeral services were
conducted by Father Galligan at St. Joseph's church after which the remains
were taken to Wellsville, N.Y., accompanied by a large concourse of relatives
and friends, where they will repose by those of her kindred who had gone
before.
Apr 6, 1894:
Died at Coleville Pa., March 28th of brain fever, Joseph Weldon, son of J.W.
and Mary Barker, aged 1 year, 9 months and 24 days.
Port Allegany:
George Border of Liberty died suddenly from typhoid pneumonia last Friday.
The funeral services were held at the Presley church here on Sunday
afternoon. He was a member of the I.O.O.T. and K.O.T.M., large delegations of
both orders following his remains to the cemetery.
Charles Morey, aged 96 years, an old veteran of the war, died at the
residence of Thomas Goodwin, a well-to-do farmer at Farmer's Valley. Mr.
Morey had been living with Mr. Goodwin for about 30 years, being an old
pensioner, at $12 per month, and unable to read or write. Mr. Goodwin drew
the pension for him and gave the old man a home. We are informed that the old
veteran worked almost up to the day of his death, which occurred on Sunday
last.
Mr. Goodwin made a pine box and put the remains in, and, with the assistance
of a neighbor, took the box to the burial ground, tumbling it over the fence,
the box landing on the end. They dug a shallow trench and dumped the remains
in. the grave was on the side hill, the lower end of the box not having more
than six inches of dirt over it.
None of the old soldiers were notified of the death and burial of the old
veteran. Such a transaction is fit only for the dark ages. The disgraceful
affair caused a stir to be made and the authorities notified, when Mr. Goodwin
was given to understand that such heathenish proceedings would not be
tolerated in this country.
Goodwin has agreed to procure a suitable coffin and the remains will be
taken up, when the G.A.R. will, on Saturday afternoon, bury their old comrade
in a proper manner at the above named place.
We are glad to see the feeling displayed by the old soldiers at the
treatment accorded the remains of Mr. Morey. Goodwin's gray hairs undoubtedly
saved him from a ducking in Potato Creek.
The MINER will give more details next week.
Published Apr 13: Mr. Goodwin furnished a new coffin for the remains of
Charles Morey and last Saturday the body of the old soldier was exhumed,
placed in the new coffin and the G.A.R. service was held at the grave. The
county paid the balance of the expense, 17.50, as required to do (unreadable).
Kane:
Blanche Rupert, wife of Dr. Evan O'Neil Kane, who was a patient sufferer for
10 days of acute nephritis, passed peacefully away at 8 o'clock Saturday
evening, at the home of her mother-in-law, Mrs. E.D. Kane. The news of the
death spread a gloom over the town such as has never been witnessed here. The
funeral was held on Monday afternoon, at the residence, and was strictly
private. Rev. R.I. Graham, her pastor, of the Presbyterian church, was the
officiating clergyman. The service was beautiful and impressive. Fragrant
flowers with endearing mottoes, the contributions of the family and admiring
friends, occupied all the available space about the casket. The infant son,
aged two weeks, had been baptized and named Elisha Kent Kane, Jr., just
previous to the funeral ceremony. Although the funeral was to have been
private, many went to the cemetery to pay their last tribute of respect to the
deceased lady.
Apr 13, 1894:
Kane:
John Peterson died of consumption, on Friday, at the home of Charles
Westerby. Funeral was held Saturday, Rev. E.F. Alfson officiating. Mr.
Peterson was arranging to return to his native home in Sweden.
Eli Piper, a resident of Buttsville was fatally injured by the cars Sunday
in attempting to board a moving train. While hanging to the care he struck a
wood-pile, which stood close to the track and was thrown under the wheels.
His left leg was terribly crushed from the knee to the ankle and he was
otherwise injured. He was taken home and Dr. Williamson called, also Dr.
Chadwick of this place, but he was beyond earthly help and died early Monday
morning. The deceased was in the employ of the Alton Chemical Works. He
leaves a wife and two small children. Dr. Chadwick informs us the man was
dead before he got there.
Mt Alton:
Much excitement and sorrow prevailed here, last Sunday, when it became known
that Eli Piper, in attempting to board the Alton train as it was switching
near Buttsville, was thrown or drawn under the last car, the wheels passing
over hiss right leg below the knee, terribly mangling it. Engineer Sanborn at
once had the unfortunate man taken on the train to his home at Bond Vein, then
ran the engine up to Alton for Dr. Williamson, who did all possible for the
relief of the sufferer, but aside from the limb there were other injuries that
were fast causing the lamp of life to expire, and between the hours of 12 and
1 death came. The unfortunate man had lived in this vicinity but little more
than a year, and was at the time of hiss death in the employ of Supt. Morey,
of the Bond Vein Chemical Factory. He leaves a wife and two small children,
the eldest but a year old.
Tom Conner, a brakeman on the Mt. Jewett Kinzua & Riterville RR fell from
his train Tuesday afternoon and was run over by the cars, both legs and one
arm being cut off. He was about 30 years of age, unmarried and a member of
the Maccabees. He worked at Kusbequa for the past two years coming there from
Duluth Minn, where his body will probably be sent for burial.
M.V. Grigsby, formerly of this place, but now residing at Savoy, Potter
county, is mourning the loss of a bright little girl, aged eleven years, who
passed suddenly away last Saturday. The remains were brought to this place
for interment.
Mr. and Mrs. J. Kemp, who live at the Dunbar Mill, are mourning the death of
a little girl, aged ten years. The cause of her demise was typhoid fever.
Funeral was held Sunday and the burial was at the Bells Run cemetery.
Apr 20, 1894:
Hon B.D. Hamlin received a telegram from Philadelphia Thursday morning
announcing the death of Dr. Wm. V. Keating, at his residence, Wednesday
evening aged 70 years.
Kane:
Fred, son of J.B. English, the dairyman, died at the home of his father, last
Friday evening of fever.
Obituary.
The funeral services of the late Mrs. J.E. Deimage who died at Mayville, Pa.,
on April 17, took place at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Freeman on
water street, on Thursday morning, Rev. G.W. Halliwell having charge of the
services.
Mrs. Deimage was 67 years of age, and was born in Brighton, Ont. About 20
years ago she came to Ceres N.Y. She leaves seven children to mourn her
loss. Her sons are running the large saw mill at Gardeau, Pa.
The body of Frank Peckerell, who was drowned on March 3d last, was found in
the stream below the B.R.&P.R.R. bridge, to the 6th ward, Bradford, Tuesday of
this week. Mr. Razee, one of the switchmen, discovered the body lodged
between two rocks. He informed Frank Thompson, a small boy, who waded out and
brought the remains on shore. The body was in a good state of preservation,
considering that it had been in the water forty-five days.
Murder in Potter County.
A traveling man who stopped at the DuBois House for dinner this afternoon
said that James McMillan, a well-known lumber jobber, was murdered during a
general fight at Cross Forks, Potter county, early on Sunday. He is alleged
to have been stabbed three times by William Kepler. The affair arose out of a
dance at the Cottage Hotel. McMillan died yesterday morning and warrants are
out for the arrest of Kepler and others who participated in the fight.
Apr 27, 1894:
Kane:
Mrs. J.P. Gustafson, aged 65 years, died at the home of her husband on the
Smethport road, last Friday of peritonitis.
May 4, 1894:
The funeral of Agnes Mary Ryan, wife of B.C. Ryan, of Renovo, was largely
attended here last Friday and the bereaved husband has the sympathy of all
here. Mr. Ryan is a son of Mr. and Mrs. T.H. Ryan of Smethport.
May 11, 1894:
Mt. Alton:
Mr. Passenger's youngest child aged 15 months was drowned last Thursday.
This family live two miles from here, the little one had fell in when found
life was extinct.
Andrew Cooney who was well here died at his home near Vandalia, N.Y., last
week after a short illness.
May 18, 1894:
Wednesday we visited the marble works of W.H. Prentiss, and were agreeably
surprised to see such fine work done at the shop. They showed us a Quincy
Granite monument to be erected in memory of Mr. Sowers, who died at short time
ago, that is rich in design and artistic workmanship, eight foot high, and
costing about $300. We were shown two for Mr. Dickerson, one of dark vein
marble and the other of mottled marble beautifully finished. Another in
memory of the wife of A.W. Colegrove, of barre granite, unique in design and
finish. One of Italian marble, unsold, that is very lovely and tasty in
workmanship and finish. They also told us of one that they have ordered for
Mr. Comes a barre Vermont marble, to cost $300, that would _ _ _ _ anything
around. We were also shown a 3 horse power engine they have lately put into
their works manufactured by Burt Kidder here in Smethport, that is quite a
novelty.
Another Veteran Gone.
John Allard, a veteran of the late war, died at Farmer's Valley on Saturday
last. The deceased was born in Vermont in 1843, enlisted in Company Q, of the
6th Vermont Regiment, on September 30th, 1861, and was discharged June 19th,
1863. Mr. Allard came to Hamlin township this county, in 1870, and has since
resided in this section. Mr. Allard leaves a son and daughter to mourn his
departure. The services were conducted by Rev. J.H. McCandless, at the
house. He was buried on Tuesday, with military honors by the McKean Post 347
G.A.R. of which Post he was a member. This makes four members of this Post
that have died since last Decoration Day. The final roll call is being heard
by a great many of the old veterans. May those that are left live long to
keep the graves of their departed comrades strewn with flowers, as each
Decoration day rolls around.
Jun 8, 1894:
A.B. Lindsley, father of S.R. Lindsley, the able editor of the Democrat,
died at his home in Lawrenceville, Pa., on Tuesday morning of paralysis, aged
82 years. Mr. Lindsley started on Tuesday afternoon for that place to attend
the funeral, which was held on Thursday afternoon. The MINER extends sympathy
to the editor of the Democrat in his sad bereavement, trusting that He who
tempers the wind to the shorn lamb, will remember the sorrowing in their sad
afflictions.
Jun 15, 1894:
The esteemed wife of W.L. Lewis, of Coudersport, and a former resident of
Duke Centre, was buried at Coudersport last Sunday. She had been taken in
Buffalo some time since for treatment and was brought home the latter part of
the week, expiring shortly after reaching home. Mrs. Lewis was beloved by
all, an active and energetic worker for the bettering of the human family, in
fact, the flower of womanhood passed away at her demise. She leaves a loving
husband and two children to mourn her departure. The MINER extends sympathy
to the bereaved family.
Jun 22, 1894:
H.F. Wilson received a telegram on Monday morning announcing the death of
his mother, Mrs. Augustus Wilson, which occurred on Sunday at Muney, this
State. Mr. Wilson started at once to attend the funeral.
Jun 29, 1894:
Sudden Death:
Geo. Yentzer who lived in what is called North Hollow, about four and a half
miles from Coudersport, Pa., went to his barn about 7 o'clock last Saturday
night to hitch up his team, to visit a son who lived about a mile away. In
driving out of the barnyard he had to make a short turn and one of the front
wheels got under the box too far, overturning the wagon, and throwing Mr.
Yentzer out at the horses heels, where he was hit on the head by some hard
substance, causing concussion of the brain. He died before a physician could
reach him. Mr. Yentzer was 68 years of age, an honorable man, respected by
all who knew him. He formerly lived in Roulette, Pa., The funeral was held
Monday. The horses ran some distance before they were caught, smashing the
wagon all to pieces.
Jul 13, 1894:
W.H. Vermilyen, a prominent Mason and proprietor of the Isaac Walton House
at Gaines, Pa., was killed on Saturday afternoon last. He had a spirited pair
of horses and the driver being requested to go up on the side hill after a
load of wood refused. Mr. Vermilyen drove the horses himself, had loaded the
wood and started down the hill, when they became frightened and ran away,
throwing him out and the wood falling on him crushed the life out of him. He
was well and favorably known, a prominent Republican and had been a candidate
for sheriff in Tioga county.
Amos Velie Dead.
"In the midst of life, we are in death," is a sentence little thought of and
little heeded in the daily routine of life, but the truth of it was most
forcibly brought to the minds of our people yesterday morning, when the death
of Amos Velie was announced, a man, who in the prime of life and health had
mingled with us almost up to the very moment that his death was announced. He
was about the street all day Monday attending to business, and aside from a
little indigestion, was in good health and spirits. It seems that Mr. Velie
had been taking a mixture of Chotal and Bromide of Pottassium, for
nervousness, which had been prescribed by a physician, but that upon retiring
for the night, he became unusually restless and took an over dose. Drs. T_ _
_ and Ellison were sent for, but could do nothing to save him, and he expired
soon after. Mr. Velie came here some years ago and being a shrewd, careful
business man, had accumulated considerable wealth. He had a beautiful home,
was in a position to enjoy life, and his untimely death is greatly to be
regretted. He was born in the town of Cummings, Lycoming county, Pa., January
16th, 1849, and in 1870 removed to this county and has lived in the borough of
Coudersport from that time to the present. In 1871 he was married to Miss
Sophia Benson, who, with their two sons, Edgar and Harry, survives him. Mr.
Velie was one of the most active and successful business men of this borough.
He was in many ways a useful citizen, and his death will leave a vacant place
in the business circles of the town that will be long felt. The family have
the earnest sympathy of the people of the village in this, the hour of their
sudden and great bereavement.
Jul 20, 1894:
John McCarty received a telegram on Tuesday morning announcing the death of
his daughter at Rochester. He boarded the morning train for that place. Mr.
McCarty is making arrangements to move into the Abby house on King Street.
Aug 3, 1894:
Kane:
B.D. Morton was killed Friday afternoon at Lay City, on the K.C.&K.R.R. He
was riding between two box-cars, looking outwards. He had just left his home,
and while yet within 200 feet of it, lost his balance, and fell under the car,
both trucks of which passed over and mangled his body, death being
instantaneous. Two weeks previous he had joined the order of K.O.T.M. here
and had an insurance of two thousand dollars, which his wife and four children
will get. The Maccabees had charge of the funeral, which took place Sunday,
Rev. H.G. Hall preaching the sermon, at his home. Ninety members of the order
attended this service, and fifty three of them, with a number of Kane friends,
accompanied the remains to Sheffield for interment. J.W.& F.W. Campbell, of
North Kane, by whom he had been employed several years, until a short time
since, placed an engine and cars at the disposal of the friends to take them
to Lay City to attend the services and bring the remains to Kane. They
deserve many thanks for this and other kindnesses shown the bereaved wife and
children of the deceased.
Aug 17, 1894:
Mrs. Gus Nelstrom, of Mt. Jewett, shot herself in the breast on Monday, the
ball going nearly through the heart. She used a 32 calibre revolver. The
deceased had been suffering for some time with a heart difficulty, affected by
an ailment which was pronounced uncurable, rendering her despondent, which is
the only cause assigned for the suicide. An inquest was held at 1 p.m. A
jury was impaneled with W.W. Brewer as foreman. They returned a verdict of
accidental death from a pistol shot.
Death of Dr. Freeman.
Dr. S.D. Freeman died at his Sanitarium in this place on Thursday night last
of cancer of the stomach aged 65 years.
For some time past the deceased has suffered with stomach difficulty, and it
has been a question of some moment with the medical fraternity as to what was
the cause of his physical disability. The day following his death an autopsy
was held on the remains by the following physicians. Smith of Emporium, Otto
of Port Allegan, Kane of Kane and McCoy of this place. The fact was developed
by the autopsy that the deceased had been a victim to cancer of the stomach of
a most malignant form.
Dr. Freeman was born, so says the McKean county historian in Potter county
on the 29th day of January 1829. When 3 years old his father a family moved
to Shippen township, this county near where Emporium now stands. At that time
Shippen was an important township of McKean county. The deceased received his
early education in the common schools of the county and with quite a young man
determined upon adopting the medical profession as an (unreadable) more mature
years. By dint of strict economy and indefatigable energy he mastered the
common branches and prepared himself to enter the office of Dr. Wisner a
practicing physician of this borough at that time. ?? year later the deceased
entered the Buffalo Medical University from which he graduated with high
honors in 18??. He at once located in Smethport for the practice of his
profession.
At the breaking out of the rebellion in 1861 he was made surgeon of the
Bucktail regiment His efficiency in the discharge of the very responsible and
trying duties devolving upon him in that position attracted the attention of
his superiors, and to October, 18?? Was promoted to the position of medical
director and stationed at Baltimore, where he remained until the close of the
war. He was subsequently appointed medical director of the North West
Department and was filling that position, with headquarters at St. Paul during
the memorable Custer campaign against the Indians. He was brevetted lieut.
Col. At the close of the war for meritorious services in the different
departments over which he presided. In 187? He was correspondent for the
committee on Foreign Relations of the United States Senate, and visited Mexico
with the committee during the (unreadable) between that country and the United
States about that time.
That Dr. Freeman was a man of remarkable powers in the line of his
profession no one can question unless swayed by prejudice. He was recognized
by the highest medical authorities as one of the most accomplished surgeons in
all this section of country. Like thousands of other men possessing rare
gifts in a professional or business way he had his failings, but of these we
do not care to dwell upon. He has bone to the presence of his Maker where he
must answer for the "deeds done in the body". It is not possible in these
days of enlightenment that his theories as to the Christian religion and the
immortality of the soul should prevail. The deceased was married in 1855 to
Miss Lucretia A. Reisdorph, the result of that union being three daughter,
Kate, wife of ?N. Taylor Esq., Ella, wife of druggist H.C. Wells, and Bessie,
who died in early youth. It was nearly thirty years after their marriage when
the two became so estranged towards each other that they determined to
separate. Afterward they were divorced.
A few years ago Dr. Freeman established the Sanitarium on King street, this
borough which bears his name. Large numbers of invalids have been helped and
many permanently cured at that Institution. He was a comrade of McKean Post,
No. 347, G.A.R. and until within three years past was a member of the Masonic
Lodge of this place. Also a member of the McKean County Medical Association
and was one of its earlier presidents.
The funeral services were held at the Sanitarium on Sunday afternoon last at
2 o'clock, a large concourse of people being in attendance. They were in
charge of Post 347 G.A.R., assisted by Revs. Halliwell and Wright. Six
comrades of the old Bucktail regiment acted as pallbearers, and a guard of
honor from the McKean County Medical Association acted as escort. The floral
offerings were beautiful.
The services at the grave were conducted in accordance with the ritual of
the Grand Army and were very impressive. They were closed with a brief prayer
by Rev. Halliwell, a volley from a squad of the G.A.R., and the benediction by
Rev. Wright. (There is a partial list of those who attended the funeral from
out of town following the Obit.)
Sep 14, 1894:
Anna, the three-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G.M. Kauffman died at
their home on Indian Creek last Tuesday evening, and the funeral was held
Thursday forenoon, being conducted by Rev. J.S. Warren who was assisted by
Rev. F.W. Berlin. At the time the services were being held at the house, the
baby, aged 10 months was dying. It seems that the children were afflicted
with whooping cough, and congestion of the lungs followed. The bereaved
parents have the sympathy of the entire community. - Eldred Eagle.
A fatal boiler explosion occurred on the Lafferty farm, in Buchanan Hollow,
three miles south of Bradford yesterday morning about 9:30 o'clock. The
victim of the explosion was Charles Corey, an unmarried man, aged 23 years.
Corey was engaged with others on the Hazlewood Oil Company's lease in
pumping water, but at the time of the explosion was alone in the boiler
house. A son of Jerry Flinchbaugh, a cousin of the unfortunate man, was but a
short distance from the boiler house but escaped uninjured.
Just what caused the accident will probably never be known. Jerry
Flinchbaugh had been in the boiler house about 10 minutes previous to the
explosion, and it is claimed there were but 50 pounds of steam on. The boiler
was considered one of the safest on the lease. Besides Corey was a practical
workman and well acquainted with handling machinery.
Flinchbaugh was the first to reach the scene of the terrible casualty. He
found the body of Corey in a clump of bushes about 200 feet distant. It had
been thrown by the force of the explosion across the creek and was torn and
mutilated beyond recognition. The head was completely gone. In each shoulder
there was a deep indenture and the right should blade was broken. The breast
and body and legs to the knees were badly burned. Death had been
instantaneous. The body as it was found presented a ghastly sight.
Near where the mangled remains laid was a wrench. Judging by this fact, and
the position Corey must necessarily have occupied when the explosion occurred,
it is evident that the was engaged in turning water into the boiler, which was
probably dry or nearly so, and that this was the cause of the explosion.
Coroner Slocum was notified, and with Undertaker Laso immediately answered
the call. He did not consider an inquest necessary. The remains were brought
to this city and taken to the morgue where they were prepared for burial.
The young man's parents who resident Armada, Mich., were notified by Houser
Barcroft, Superintendent, of the sad occurrence and they have ordered that the
body be shipped to them. It will be sent to-day.
Corey was formerly a resident of Smethport - Bradford Sunday news.
William Corey, a brother of the above, was killed on a log train at Round
Mountain California on November 14, 1893. It is a very sad blow to the family
that two of their sons should meet such a sudden and violent death. Mr. Chas
Corey was well and favorably known here and all unite in speaking of him in
the highest terms. He was a man that would not willingly injure anyone. The
deceased was a member of the Baptist Church of Smethport. The MINER extends
sympathy to the bereaved family.
Mr. and Mrs. M.V. Grigsby, of Moore City, are mourning the loss of their
infant daughter, aged five months, whose demise saddened their home on Friday
last. The remains were brought to this place on Saturday afternoon and the
funeral was held in the Presbyterian church Sunday afternoon, Rev. S.T. Dean
officiating. A large congregation of sympathizing friends was present and
followed the little one to its resting place in Fairview cemetery. Five
months ago an elder daughter was laid to rest in this same cemetery, and this
second bereavement falls doubly hard upon the afflicted parents, who have the
sympathy of the entire community.
Whereas, It has pleased our Heavenly Father, in his all-wise providence to
remove by death, our friend and sister, Maria McDade, be it, therefore,
Resolved, That while we humbly submit to the decree of the All-wise Ruler,
we extend to the family our heartfelt sympathy, and as a token of our respect,
be it
Resolved, That these resolutions be spread upon the records of our Hive, a
copy be sent to the bereaved family, and that they be published in the county
papers and BeeHive.
Sarah Provin,
Cora Bartlett,
Mary Pelton, Committee.
Oct 19, 1894:
Chadwick Freeman, brother of the late Dr. Freeman, died at Custer City on
Tuesday night at 2 a.m. Death resulted from injuries received by falling from
an apple tree last Thursday. His wife and two children mourn his loss.
S.G.S. Rowley died recently at Bolivar at the age of 93 years. He was born
in Otsego county, N.Y., in 1799, and is supposed to have been the oldest Mason
in the world. Mr. Rowley was the father of Fred Rowley, of Port Allegany.
Port Allegany:
Daniel Whitney, an old resident of Turtle Point, departed this life last
Thursday from a complication of diseases. His funeral was held at his home on
Saturday afternoon and his remains were brought to this place and interred in
the village cemetery.
Port Allegany:
Mr. and Mrs. C.O. Laymon were called to Galboa, N.Y., last week by the
sudden demise of Mrs. Layman's father. Mrs. Layman is a most estimable lady
and her many friends here will sympathize with her in her sorrow.
Oct 26, 1894:
The remains of Mrs. Dutcher, on Marvin creek, were exhumed last Saturday by
Coroner Slocum. District Attorney Gorton was also present. The stomach was
sent to Buffalo for analyzation. When the result is known we will give
further particulars.
Nov 13, 1894:
Rev. Weedling's four year old daughter died on Friday night last, after a
brief illness. We are informed that the child's death resulted from a
malignant form of diphtheria and that proper precautions have been taken to
prevent the spread of the disease.
Nov 30, 1894:
Almost a Centrury. Death of Deborah Dennison - After Ninety Years of Life.
A sadness was cast over the community last Saturday morning when it was
learned that "Grandma" Dennison, as she was _ _ _ _ called had passed away.
In good health until Nov. 1? She slipped and fell, sustaining severe injury
and a shock to her system which she was unable to overcome. She passed away
at ?? minutes before seven Saturday evening.
Mrs. Dennison was the daughter of William and Polly Palmer, and was born at
_ _ _ Chenango Co., N.Y., Jan ? 1804(?) and was thus 90 years, 10 months and
18 days old at the time of her death. She married _ _ _ Dennison Sept 7,
18??. They came into this state in March, 1839, and settled in Sergeant
township, this county, remaining there only about four years, when they moved
into Norwich township, where they continued to reside until after his death in
Aug., 1868. _ _ _ dennison was a soldier of the war of 1812, and she, at the
time of her death was drawing a widows pension. Four children were born to
them. Lucina, wife of the late Dan'l Gallup, and mother of W.D. and N.?
Gallup, who died Jan 22, 1848, _ _ _ _ C., a soldier of the late was, who died
Sept ? 18??, Adelia, who died Aug 14, 1892, and William P., who survives her
and now lives near the old homestead.
Although not a member of any particular church, yet by her deeds and _ _ _
she proved to the world that she was trying to live the life of a true
Christian, and it is doubtful whether she had an enemy in the world. Those
who knew her best, saw most of real worth to admire. She always had a
pleasant word and a smile for all, and this made a life long friend of all
with whom she came in contact. Of her it may truly be said,
"None knew her but to love her,
None named her but to praise:
The funeral was held at one o'clock Monday, at the Union church, Colegrove,
Rev. G.W. Halliwell officiating. Her remains were interred by the side of her
husband in Colegrove cemetery.
Dec 7, 1894:
The wife of W.H. Taylor of Turtle Point died at her home on Saturday,
December 1, aged 82 years. The funeral was held on Monday, Mr. and Mrs.
Taylor were married 60 years.
Dec 28, 1894:
Dr. Louis Balfour died at Eldred on Wednesday morning of heart disease,
while sitting in his chair.
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