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McKean County Miner 1895
DEATHS IN MCKEAN COUNTY 1895
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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daughter of Peter Anderson
Robbie, son of Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Baydon
James, son of Patrick Black
O.P. Boardman
son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Broadbent
Robert Earl Chadwick
Maxwell Chambers
father of Mrs. Thomas Clark
Himan Cohn
Dellia O. Cornealus
Miss Myrtle Dodd
Thomas Elliott
son of Geo. Eurich
Thomas Floyd
Wm. Gauley
George Harris
Mrs. O.E. Haven
George Keesler
Mrs. Agnes King
Alphonso(?) Tracy Lynch
L.W. Mason
Bridget McCarty
Mrs. McMahon
Simon L. McMahon
Caroline Pelton
Andrew Schleiff
Elias Shurtz
Miss Lizzie Smith
Eliza J. Smith
Elizabeth Butler Strang
Frank Vickery, Jr.
Mrs. Yaple
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Jan 4, 1895:
Death of Mrs. Agnes King.
Mrs. Agnes King died at home on Water street, on Monday evening last at 8
o'clock of paralysis.
Deceased was born in county Kerry, Ireland, on April 15th, 1818. She came
to this country fifteen years later and has since been a resident of Southport
and its immediate vicinity. Mrs. King has been a life-long member of the
Catholic church, and was highly respected and beloved by all who knew her.
She was first stricken with paralysis two years ago, and has been, since that
time nearly helpless. The latest shock which ultimately caused her death
occurred four weeks ago.
This estimable lady leaves behind four children, two sons, William and
Edward, of Merrill, Wis., and two daughters, Mrs. Mary A. Knickerbocker and
Mrs. Katherine Horner, of Glen Hazel, Pa. Four grandchildren also survive to
mourn their loss, Marion and Mildred Horner, and Mrs. A.B. Gallup, of Glen
Hazel, and Miss Nellie Knickerbocker, of Williamsport, Pa. Deceased was a
sister of the well known citizen of Keating township, James Daly.
The funeral service were held at 10 a.m., Wednesday at St. Elizabeth's
church, Rev. J.J. Galligan, officiating. A number of friends and
acquaintances followed the remains to St. Elizabeth's cemetery.
Feb 1, 1895:
George Harris, a resident of Bradford, and a well-known driller, died very
suddenly at Russell City, Elk county, where he had been working on Sunday
morning last. He died alone, in his room at his boarding house, heart disease
belong undoubtedly the cause of his death. The body was brought to Bradford
on Monday and taken to his residence at No.147 Corydon street. The funeral
was held Wednesday afternoon, services at the Church of the Ascension. Burial
at Oak Hill. The deceased leaves a wife and eight children, six sons and two
daughters.
It is with deep regret that we announce the death of Peter Anderson's oldest
child, a bright girl of 3 years whose death occurred last week. She was first
taken with a bad cold which developed into lung trouble and caused her death.
She was sick but a short time. The burial was in Smethport.
Feb 8, 1895:
A Mrs. Yaple, who lived along the road between Colegrove and Crosby, died
some time Wednesday night from pneumonia, leaving a husband (who is quite
lame) and three small children in very destitute circumstances. They lived in
a very small house full of crevices so large that a cat could be thrown
through anywhere, the poor children, with hardly clothes enough to hide their
nakedness. Here is an opportunity for our charitably inclined people, as they
surely need assistance.
Mar 8, 1895:
Thomas Floyd, the 3-year-old son of Commissioner Thomas F. Hungiville, died
at 10:30 on Tuesday night, of what was thought to be cerebro spinal
meningitis. The bright little fellow was the idol of his parents and his
death leaves them with but one little daughter to comfort them in their sad
bereavement. The funeral was held on Thursday at 10 o'clock at the Catholic
church, Father Galligan officiating. The remains were placed in a beautiful
white casket. The floral tributes were many and included a handsome offering
from the friends in the court house. Tears flowed from many eyes as they
witnessed the grief of the heart broken parents. The remains were interred in
the Catholic cemetery on Rose Hill, the pall-bearers being Clarence Choate,
Lawrence Morrison, Emmett Qua _ _ _ _, and Joe McCabe. This was one of the
largest funerals ever held in the Catholic church here, and shows the high
esteem in which the mourning parents are held in this borough. The MINER
tenders sincere sympathy to the bereaved parents in their sad hour of
affliction.
Mar 15, 1895:
O.P. Boardman died at 3 o'clock on Saturday afternoon, at his home in Olean
at the age of 85 years. The deceased was one of Olean's most highly respected
citizens, an earnest Christian and a thorough temperance man. He is survived
by his loving wife, who despite her advanced age is till remarkably vigorous,
and whose friends hope to keep her with them for many years yet. He also
leaves a granddaughter, Miss Marcia Boardman, who has made her home with the
aged couple and has been a comfort and support in their declining years. The
funeral was held at their home at 1 o'clock on Wednesday afternoon. The
remains were placed in the Portville cemetery.
Mrs. O.E. Haven died at her home, near East Smethport, last Sunday, at the
age of 72 years. She was a woman highly respected by the entire community.
Her maiden name was Eunice Lasher, of Norwich township. She was married in
1851. Her husband and three children survive her, two sons and one daughter,
Mrs. Mittie Wilson, who lives in Pittsburg, D.L. Haven, living on the old
homestead, and C.P. Haven. The funeral was held on Wednesday, the relatives
and friends gathering at the house at 12 o'clock and then proceeded to the
Union church at Colegrove, where the services were held at 2 o'clock. The
remains were placed in the Colegrove cemetery. Thus has another good mother
in Israel passed away to her final reward.
Apr 12, 1895:
Died, at the Bergstrasser(?) House on Tuesday March 12, Miss Lizzie Smith
aged 34(?) years. Miss Smith came to Smethport from Jersey City September 13,
1891 and some time ago went to work in the Bergstrasser House. There she was
taken with inflammatory rheumatism with the above result. She leaves a father
and mother two sisters and two brothers. Her funeral was held Monday
afternoon, Rev. J/W. Sanborn officiating. The remains were interred in Rose
Hill cemetery.
The son of Alonzo Herzog died on Suday, the 7th inst., of diabetes. He was
a sweet child of seven years and had been sick for some time. The family have
the sympathy of the entire community. The funeral was held on Tuesday at the
church, Rev. G.W. Halliwell, of Smethport, officiating. Interment in Smith's
cemetery.
Apr 19, 1895:
Obituary.
Andrew Schleiff, an old and respected citizen of Clermont, died on Monday
last after a brief illness, aged 59 years and 9 months.
The deceased was a native of Germany, where he was married. When a young
man he and his family emigrated to this country and settled in the vicinity of
Clermont where he has since resided.
The subject of this sketch was a man who possessed many sterling qualities,
and in his death Clermont loses a valuable citizen.
A widow, three sons and a daughter, the latter residing in Germany, are left
to mourn their loss. The funeral, which was very largely attended, was held
on Tuesday at the Union church, Rev. G.W. Halliwell of Smethport, officiating.
Frank Vickery, Jr., died at his home on Mechanic street last Wednesday
morning at 3 o'clock, of consumption, age 20 years. Frank has been suffering
with the disease for about three years. He was married six years ago to Miss
Hilda Ekstrom, and one child was born to them, which died about two years
ago. The deceased was an exemplary young man and had many friends. Mrs.
Vickery has the sympathy of the entire community in this sad bereavement. The
funeral was held at the home of the deceased on Thursday afternoon, Rev. J.W.
Sanborn, of thee M.E. church, officiating.
Apr 26, 1895:
Sad Drowning Case.
At Coryville last Saturday, about 10 o'clock three small boys, two of whom
were twins, belonging to John Laffgreen, aged about 8 years, and the other one
James, son of Patrick Black aged about the same, were playing on the logs in
the race above the mill, when one of the twins fell into the water, and Mr.
Black's little boy in trying to save him fell in also. The other twin ran for
assistance. The man who was jacking logs at the mill ran up the race and
discovered one of the boy's hats on the water. Going out on the logs he found
the body of James and brought it ashore. On returning he rescued the other
one and placed beside James. The parents and friends of the little
unfortunates were soon on the scene. Young Alden Laffgreen was soon revived,
but _ _ _ _ little Jamie Black had lost his own life in attempting to save
that of his playmate. The remains of the unfortunate but brave little Jamie
were placed in the Catholic cemetery at Sartwell, where a monument should be
raised and on it inscribed, "died that his friend might live." Our thanks are
due Mr. R.F. Cory for the above information.
May 3, 1895:
Sudden Death at Bradford.
The many friends of Mr. Himan Cohn, the well known retired merchant, were
shocked and grieved yesterday, evening to learn that he was dead. During the
day he had been out on the streets in his usual health and the rumor of his
sudden demise could scarcely be believed. It was only too true however. His
death took place at his home, No. 86 Corydon street, at 8 o'clock.
For some time Mr. Cohn's health had been failing, but the nature of his
ailment was such that no fears of his immediate death were entertained.
On Monday he complained of suffering from pains in the region of the heart,
but yesterday e made no complaint as to his physical condition. In the
afternoon he visited his sons at their stores on Main street. It was then he
began to feel ill and went to his home. Soon after arriving there he suffered
so intensely with a pain in his heart that a physician was summoned, but could
do nothing to relieve the pain. At 8 o'clock, while Mr. Cohn's wife and son
Mose were at his bedside, his sufferings ceased in death. Neuralgia of the
heart was the cause of his demise.
Himan Cohn was a native of Poland. He was born on Sept. 28, 1834, and was
therefore aged 60 years, 7 months and 9 days. While yet a young man he came
to America and engaged in business at Buffalo. In Sept., 1861, he was married
to Miss Esther Davis of that city, and in April 1877, came to Bradford.
Immediately after arriving in this city he opened a dry goods store and was
actively engaged in business until about five months ago when he retired an
dleft the store in charge of his sons, Isaac and Archie. During his long
business career Mr. Cohn made hosts of friends by his integrity, honesty and
honorable methods.
He is survived by the widow and 10 children, who keenly feel the loss of a
devoted husband and parent.
Deceased was a member of the Odd Fellows and belonged to The Bnai-Brith and
Kesher-Shoi-Rarsel. The remains will be taken to Buffalo for burial.
May 10, 1895:
Robbie, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Baydon, died on Sunday May 5th. The
funeral was held Tuesday, and the remains were interred in rose Hill cemetery.
May 17, 1895:
Elias Shurtz, whose serious illness was mentioned in our last letter, died
on Monday last, aged 78 years. Mr. Shurtz was one of the pioneer settlers of
McKean county and was a man respected by all. His funeral was held in the
Presbyterian church on Wednesday, being largely attended, Rev. Arney delivered
the funeral sermon.
Jun 28, 1895;
Mrs. Bridget McCarty, an old resident of this county, died at the residence
of her son, T.L. McCarty, on Thursday morning aged 83 years. She leaves 3
sons and one daughter, T.L., of Keating township, Callen of Ellicottville,
N.Y., and Jerry, of Smethport, and Mrs. William Glavin, of Keating township.
Jul 19, 1895:
The remains of Mrs. McMahon, who died at Mt. Jewett last Sunday at the age
of 84 years, were taken to Sartwell Tuesday for burial.
Aug 30, 1895:
Alphonso(?) Tracy Lynch died at the residence of J.M. Tracy, East Smethport,
on Wednesday morning after an illness of only a few days, aged about one
month. The MINER extends sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Lynch.
Simon L. McMahon, a young man belonging to the Abbot Hose Co., of Salamanca,
was killed while running in the hose race at Bradford last Friday and M.C.
Hubbell, of the same company, was quite seriously injured, having several ribs
broken. Truly a sad ending to the pleasant time the fire ladders had been
having at Bradford.
Sep 6, 1895:
The eight-months-old son of Geo. Eurich died at his home on the Brownell
farm on Friday last. Funeral was held Sunday the interment being made in Rose
Hill Cemetery.
Thomas Elliott, who resided near Ceres, and has lately been receiving
assistance from the county, died last Saturday. The remains were taken to
Portville for interment Monday.
Last Friday Wm. Gauley, of Mt. Alton, was killed by a passing train which
struck him while he was walking along the railroad track at Gardeau.
Oct 11, 1895:
The funeral of Maxwell Chambers, son of W.D. Chambers, the announcement of
whose death was made to last week's MINER, was held on Sunday last at 3
o'clock in St. Luke's church, Rev. J.H. McCandless conducting the services. A
large congregation attended, both at the church and grave. Maxwell had been
sick with typhoid fever for about seven weeks. At times there were strong
hopes of his recovery, but the disease finally wore out the flickering flame
of life and his spirit was borne to its final abode, leaving his parents and
little sister to mourn their loss. Maxwell was 14 years of age the 10th of
last month. The day he died was the birthday of his father and little
sister. Thus on their natal day his spirit was ushered into another and
brighter land where it will be at peace forever.
Nov 8, 1895:
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Broadbent drove from their home in Pauxautawney some time
ago to visit their daughter, Mrs. Chas. Bush of this borough. While at the
home of Mrs. Bush their visit was brought to a sad end by the death of their
little son Jefrie(?) aged 13 months. On Wednesday morning he was attacked by
acute bronchitis and after intense suffering, from which there was not relief,
death ended the little fellows suffering on Thursday morning Oct 24. The
remains were taken to Pauxay for burial. The many friends sympathize with the
bereaved parents.
Died at Corning, N.Y. Saturday, Nov 2, 1895, Mrs. Eliza J. Smith, aged 56
years, 7 months and ? days. Deceased was the widow of Herman R. Smith, who
died in 18?7 from illness contracted while serving in the late war. To them
were born six children the eldest of whom, Elmer who resides in Potter county,
and Mrs. A.R. Cory of Farmers Valley, being twins. Next in age is Mrs. Clara
E. Shaw of Corning then Mrs. Mary V. McCammon and Mrs. Nettie M Abbey both of
this place, and Willie, who died in infancy. Deceased was a member of the
Episcopal church of this place. "Who ever liveth and believeth in Me shall
not perish but have everlasting life."
Nov 15, 1895:
Obituary.
Mrs. Dellia O. Cornealus was born in Farmers Valley July 20th, 1815, and
died in Fostoria Ohio, Nov 5th, 1895, aged 80 years, 3 months and 15 days.
She was married to Daniel Cornealus in early life, and four children were born
to them, all of whom live to mourn the loss of a devoted mother. George and
sterling live in Warren Pa., Joseph and Anna live Fostoria, O., and
accompanied the remains to Farmers Valley, where on the morning of the 19th,
after a funeral service in the church they were placed beside those of the
husband in the family burying ground on the old place.
Mrs. Cornealus father was one of the first settlers in McKean county, the
home farm being a gift from the land owners to Mr. Otis as an inducement for
him to settle there. Mrs. Cornealus was converted at the age of 11 years, and
ever after held to her faith in Christ. She was a member of the United
Brethren church of Farmers Valley, where she lived all her long and useful
life until the last five years when being too feeble to remain alone she went
to live with her daughter, Mrs. Anna J. Rice living about three years in _ _ _
_ and then moving with her children to Ohio. Many are the kind words spoken
in her praise, her home was always open to the weary and the hungry were
always refreshed at her _ _ _ _ . She was often in the sick room ministering
in the suffering and cheering them with her smiles and sympathy. She was
known far and near, by old and young as Aunt Dollia. She has gone to rest,
but her memory is still fresh in the hearts of those who know her.
Nov 22, 1895:
The father of Mrs. Thomas Clark, of Austin, died last Sunday at his home in
Clinton, N.Y. Mrs. Clark is well known in Smethport.
Death of Robert Chadwick.
Robert Earl, adopted son of Freeman and Martha Chadwick, after an illness of
only nine days of typhoid fever, _ _ _ _ from death _ _ , aged 18 years, 6
months, and 27 days. _ _ _ _ , as he was familiarly known by his friends, was
a genial whole _ _ _ boy, honest and truthful, ever obedient and obliging. He
will be sadly missed in the home and neighborhood, where he was loved and
respected by all. Our loss is his gain. We can only say "The Lord gave and
the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord."
Nov 29, 1895:
L.W. Mason Dead.
Last Friday about noon the residents of our town were very much startled by
he announcement of the serious illness of our esteemed townsman L.W. Mason.
He was taken with an epileptic fit from which he never recovered, but died
about _ _ _ _ Sunday morning. The deceased was born in Franklinville, N.Y.,
in 1843 and was 53 years of age at the time of his death. At an early age he
came to Smethport, where he obtained his education. Here he also learned the
hardware trade. In 1859 he became partner in a _ _ _ flour and feed store at
Emporium. He soon returned to Smethport and engaged in the hardware trade.
In 18?? He went in the army remaining two years. After returning home he went
to Des Moines, Iowa, where he remained two years. He then removed to Tioga
Co., where he remained four years in a hardware store. In 1879 he returned to
Smethport where he erected the building in which his place is located at
present and where he kept the neatest hardware store to be found in the
country. It was a common saying among _ _ _ _ men that Mason kept the
cleanest and best arranged store in this section. He leaves a wife and two
daughters to mourn his loss.
The funeral services were held at St. Luke's church Wednesday afternoon at
three o'clock conducted by the Rev. J.H. McCandless. The ceremony was short,
but very impressive. The floral offerings were very beautiful. A large
concourse of friends attended at the church and a great many followed the
remains to rose Hill cemetery. W.D. Gallup, S.R. Lindsley, Seth Gifford, J.F.
Rooney, D.C. Young and A.F. Brown were the pall bearers.
Obituary.
This was handed us last week but was left out on account of lack of space.
Died, at Farmers Valley, Nov. 3, 1895 Mrs. Caroline Pelton, relict of George
W. Pelton.
She was born at Ithaca, Tompkins Co., N.Y., in 1807 and was married in 1827
and moved to Farmers Valley in 1828 and was buried in Fairview cemetery Nov.
6th 1895. She believed that she experienced a new birth of the spirit and a
closer communion with celestial and divine things in early life under the
ministration of Rev. Jacob Knapp, a noted evangelist, of the earlier years of
the present century.
She was the mother of a numerous family of sons and daughters, many of whom
are still living. One son, John W. Pelton, nobly gave his life _ _ _ _ early
manhood to his country.
Lasting treasures of perfect service rendered, duties done in charity and a
stainless life were laid up for her where moth and dust doth not corrupt.
She has long survived her husband, whose care long closed to earthly things
have caught heavenly sounds, while she patiently endured the aches and pains
incidental to the passage of the chill gray years as they glided on to 89 to
number she was tenderly and dutifully cared for by her children as old age
advanced, chiefly by her daughter, Mrs. Julia Pelton whose unremitted
attentions have given much to the mother's comfort. Her children rise up and
call her blessed. She lived a true Christian. Her end from life was
painless, like one falling into a sweet peaceful sleep.
Dec 13, 1895:
Mrs. Elizabeth Butler Strang, mother of ex-Senator B.D. Strang, of
Westfield, Pa., died at her home on Nov. 21st last at the great age of 90
years.
Miss Myrtle Dodd, one of Ormsby's brightest young ladies, died there the
first of the week of Consumption, at the age of 33 years.
George Keesler died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John Haley, on lower
Main street, last Monday night, at the advanced aged of 83 years. Funeral
services at the M.E. church. The remains were taken to Sullivan Co., N.Y. for
interment.
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