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McKean County Miner 1896
DEATHS IN MCKEAN COUNTY 1896
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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E.H. Abbott
Josephine McCarty Arechbach
infant daughter of John Barnes
Peter Benson
Haskell Bigler
James E. Blair
Lucy C. Briney
Mrs. Wm. D. Brown
son of Ed Burch
Mrs. R.E. Burdick
daughter of Mrs. Casper
John C. Corwin
Eva, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T.F. Driscoll
Charles Durfey
Eva Ellison
James Farley
Joe Frew
Mrs. Patsy Garreu
Jonathan Gifford
Phoebe Gould
John Grantler
Mrs. Heath
Willie Henry
Barbara Dehn Herzog
Miss Amy Hoak
John R. Hutchinson
Harriet A Kane
Miss Rose Kelly
John Kernan
Joe Kotherick
Mrs. Geo. Landenberger of Schuylkill Co.
George D. Locke
Francis A. Lyte
Lawrence Lynch
Boyd, son of John Machale
Patrick Manie
infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Chris McCarty
Mrs. Jenete N. (Hamlin) Redfield McCoy
Mrs. Maud McGee
Sarah S. Mercur
Edith V. Moore
John Mullin
Mrs. P.J. Murphy
Mrs. J.J. Newman
Joseph M. Nye
Frank North
C.W. Peck
Rev. Harris Peck
George Perry
George M. Perry
Wm. H. Picard
John Reed/Reid
Joe Rotherick
Fannie Besima Smith
William Smith
Frank Sowers
Mary Stone, of Groton, Mass.
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Jan 24, 1896:
In Memoriam.
We the Woman's Christian Temperance Union and the Y.W.C.T.U., of McKean
county, fully realizing our irreparable loss, in the sudden translation of Dr.
Harriet A Kane, "from the choir below to the choir above," while in the midst
of glorious service, do tender our heartfelt sympathy to her mother, her
fatally, and her co-workers in the uplifting of humanity.
The Father, needing her closer service, called her home. Our memory of her
will ever be
"Sweet as the tender fragrance that survives,
When martyred flowers breathe out their little lives.
Sweet is the song that once consoled our pain,
But never will be sung to us again.
Is thy rememberance, Now the hour of rest
Hath come to thee, Sleep, Darling; it is best."
Miss Flora A. Lay
Mrs. M.E. Richmond,
Mrs. G.E. Burnett,
Committee
Jan 31, 1896:
Obituary.
Died at Emporium, on Monday last Jonathan Gifford at the age of 80 years.
The deceased was born at Egg Harbor, N.J. in December, 1815. When about one
year old his parents moved to Bunker Hill, this county. When a small boy he
went back to New Jersey, where he received a good education, and for a number
of years taught school. About 30 years ago he came to Emporium, where he
secured a clerkship in one of the stores. Twenty-nine years ago, when the
Emporium Independent was started, he assumed charge as editor and held the
position until about three years ago when he resigned owing to failing
health. The remains were brought here on the noon train last Wednesday,.
Quite a number of relatives and friends went to the depot to meet the body and
conduct it to Rose Hill cemetery, where the Rev. J.W. Sanborn officiated.
Thus has another old land mark passed away.
Word has reached here of a very sad affair which occurred at Roulette one
day last week. A Mrs. Casper went to assist Mrs. Schoonover, a neighbor
woman, whose husband had just died, leaving her two children, a boy of six,
and a little girl four years old, alone in the house. During her absence the
boy secured possession of his father's revolver and began playing with it,
when by some means it was discharged, the bullet striking the little girl in
the face, killing her almost instantly.
The sad intelligence reached us yesterday of he death of Mrs. W.E. McCoy, at
Augusta, Ga. A more extended notice will be given next week.
Feb 7, 1896:
Died.
C.W. Peck died at his residence, on Franklin Street, on Friday night of last
week, after an illness of a little over a week, of typhoid pneumonia, aged 39
years. The deceased has been engaged as a letterer in the marble works of
W.H. Prentiss for about three years. The funeral services were held at the
late home of the deceased on Sunday afternoon, Rev. G.W. Halliwell, pastor of
the Baptist church, performing the services.
The remains were interred at Rose Hill cemetery. Among the relatives from
out of town were Mr. Sparks and wife, of West Clarksville, N.Y.; Mr.
Fairchild, of Prentiss Vale; S.R. Franklin and wife and Geo Peck and two sons,
Foster and Richard, all of Bradford.
Obituary.
Died at her residence, in Augusta, Ga., on Thursday, January 3d, 1896,
Jenete N. McCoy, wife of William E. McCoy, in the forty-fourth year of her age.
The deceased was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Byron D. Hamlin, of Smethport.
She was married August 5, 1873, to N. V. Redfield, of the Cincinnati
Commercial (known to the newspaper world as "N.V.R.") who died at Washington,
D.C., in 1881. By this marriage she had a daughter and two sons, who have
spent much of their lives at Smethport, where they will continue to make their
homes with their grandparents. She was again married to W.E. McCoy, of
Augusta, Ga., where she remained until her death.
The hand of the fell destroyer came, but he did not find the sufferer
unprepared, but by a life that had been fully devoted to the service of the
loving Master, she was looking not with terror and anguish, for the approach
of the angel of death, but with a calm serenity which knows that all is well
when the hour of dissolution shall come: As she in faith looked across the
dividing river which separates us from the eternal city and saw the boatman
approaching to bear her spirit to that land from whence no traveler returns,
her features wore a calm and resigned look, which spoke of an assured hope
that a loving Savior was waiting to welcome her to the land of eternal rest,
where freed from the trials and afflictions of this life, she awaits the
coming of those she held most dear I this world, where they will be forever
united.
Another Death.
Barbara Dehn, wife of Geo. Herzog died at her home near Farmer's Valley, on
February 1st. The deceased was born at Ritenhousen, Germany, January 26,
1826. She came to this country in 1848. She was the mother of thirteen
children, her aged husband, two daughters and seven sons surviving her. Her
daughters are Mrs. John F. Hazel and Mrs. Lena Speer, of Pittsburg, Pa. Her
sons are Christian, John, Conrad, George, Michael, Alonzo and Lawrence, all
living in this neighborhood. The funeral took place at her home and the
remains were taken to Clermont for burial on Tuesday. She has gone to her
reward, after a useful and worthy life.
Feb 14, 1896:
John C. Corwin, a former well-known resident of this county, died at his
home in Friendship, N.Y., Sunday morning of catarrh, aged 82 years. He was
born at Coleville, and was the youngest son of Ed. Corwin, an old
revolutionary soldier, who settled in this county long before a highway had
been opened between Bradford and Smethport. He is survived by a wife, three
sons and two daughters, besides a sister, Mrs. Jonathan Southwick, who is now
in her 97th year. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Degolier expect to go to Friendship to
attend the funeral to-morrow.
Feb 21, 1896:
Obituary.
Died, at her home on Cemetery street on Monday last, Miss Fannie Besima
Smith, at the advanced age of 77 years, 3 months, and 21 days.
Miss Smith was born in Oneida Co., N.Y., Oct. 26, 1818 and moved to
Smethport with her parents in 1838 and has lived here until her death. She
was a sister of G.M. Smith, who died several years ago. She was commonly
known as "Aunt Besima," and was loved and respected by all who were acquainted
with her. She was taken sick some time ago and declined rapidly. She leaves
to mourn her death Mrs. G.M. Smith, besides her many friends. The funeral was
held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. J.W. Sanborn officiating. Thus
ahs passed away another old resident.
A Fatal Fire.
On Monday last fire broke out in the boarding house connected with Elisha K.
Kane's saw mill at West Line, and was entirely destroyed. Peter Benson,
employed as night watchman, was asleep in a room up stairs, perished in the
flames. His charred remains were recovered shortly afterwards. He was a
single man and a native of Sweden.
Mr. and Mrs. Haskins, who were running the boarding house, were quite
painfully burned about the hands and face while endeavoring to save some of
their household effects. The loss was almost a total one, as they had no
insurance.
Mrs. R.E. Burdick was called to the home of her parents at Mansfield by the
illness of her grandmother, who fell and broke one of her limbs recently. She
died on Saturday last.
Annin Creek:
Patrick Manie, one of the oldest settlers of lower Annin Creek died at his
home last Thursday. Mr. Manie never fully recovered from the injury received
in falling from his horse last spring.
Feb 28, 1896:
Obituary.
The Rev. Harris Peck, of the M.E. church, died at the home of his daughter,
Mrs. H.F. Barbour, in Bradford, last Sunday afternoon of heart failure.
Rev. Mr. Peck was well known in this county. A number of years ago he was
pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church at Smethport and last October closed
a pastorate at Custer City, at that time taking superannuated relations and
coming to this city to reside with his daughter. Although 71 years of age,
Mr. Peck was vigorous and during the winter has been assisting churches in
neighboring towns in revival work.
Mr. Peck buried his son, Wm. F., last summer and his wife sometime later.
Mrs. Barbour is the sole surviving member of the family. The remains were
brought here Wednesday morning and taken to Rose Hill cemetery for interment,
Rev. J.W. Sanborn, officiating.
Mar 6, 1896:
A telegram reached here yesterday morning from Hattiesburg, Miss.,
announcing the sudden death of Mrs. J.J. Newman, but giving no particulars.
The sudden news has prostrated her mother, Mrs. Taylor. The remains will be
brought north for burial at Buffalo.
John R. Hutchinson, a son in law of the late Capt. C.F. Kittredge, died at
his home in New Haven, Conn., of tonsillitis last Monday night at the age of
55 years.
Mar 13, 1896:
Necrology.
Mrs. J.J. Newman, whose death was mentioned last week, died about 9 p.m. on
Wednesday, March 4th, at Hattiesburg, Miss.
She arose that morning in apparently the best of health, and was busy all
day in arranging Mr. Newman's wardrobe. About 5 o'clock she complained to
Mrs. Owen Charles of feeling very tired and concluded to go and lie down. Mr.
Newman came in shortly afterwards and Mrs. Charles informed him of Mrs.
Newman's condition. He went up stairs and looked into the room and saw his
wife lying on the bed breathing very naturally and went away without
disturbing her. He went to the mill where he stayed about an hour. When he
came back he found his wife breathing with great difficulty. A physician was
called in, but too late to be of any service, and she died of apoplexy soon
after. The remains were brought to Buffalo for interment. The deceased was
37 years of age and leaves a husband and two sons to mourn her sudden
departure.
Frank North, residing on Bells Run, this county, dropped dead with heart
disease Sunday afternoon, aged 43 years. He leaves a wife and three
children.
Mar 20, 1896:
Last Monday afternoon Mrs. Lucius Rogers received a telegram announcing the
death of Mrs. Wm. D. Brown, of Warren, a sister of Mr. Rogers. The deceased
was 61 years of age and was a faithful follower of the Master, and a member of
the Presbyterian church. A husband one daughter, two brothers, and one
sister, survive to mourn their loss.
Mrs. Lucius Rogers started for Warren via Clermont and Johnsonburg last
Tuesday morning to attend the funeral of Mrs. Brown a sister of Col. Rogers.
James Farley, one of Oleans' prominent hotel men, died at the general
hospital in Buffalo, last Thursday morning, March 12, of kidney and liver
trouble. The deceased was a member of several societies and carried $6,000
insurance on his life. A wife and six children are left to mourn his demise.
The funeral was held Sunday afternoon.
A former Resident Dead.
Wm. H. Picard, formerly a resident of this borough, died at his home in New
Castle, Pa., on March 10th, of cancer of the tongue, from which he had been
suffering for several years. He was the father of seven children, all of whom
survive him, among them being W.H. Picard, of this town. At one time the
deceased was prominently engaged in business here, during which he built the
Picard house, now part of the Grand Central Hotel. He was a baker by trade
and was engaged in the business until within a few months of his decease, and
was a faithful member of the Methodist church.
Mar 27, 1896:
Death of Miss Hoak.
We clip from the Youngstown Telegram a notice on the death of Miss Amy Hoak
which occurred recently. The deceased was quite well known here having
visited the family of Judge Morrison. She was a young woman of a high type of
character, loved by all who knew her.
Her disposition was of that sunny, hopeful cast which affected all alike,
the children she taught, the teachers she taught with, and those who knew her
best.
It was interesting to observe her devotion to her pupils and the apparent
ease with which she controlled them, not through fear, but through love and
her ability to interest them. She made no distinction among them. Those who
gave her most trouble were those for whom she seemed to have most regard, and
she would speak of their conditions, whether of poverty or of lack of kindly
control, with sympathy, and that discrimination, all too rare, which
recognizes where the sin lies.
We have received a notice of the death of Mrs. H.M. Briney, which occurred
March 12. It will appear next week.
Monday's Bradford Record says" Eva, the 3-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
T.F. Driscoll, of Lewis Run, died Sunday morning at 4 o'clock, of pneumonia.
The remains were taken to Sartwell this afternoon for interment.
Apr 3, 1896:
The residence of Wm. Bigler, located about two miles from Duke Centre, was
entirely destroyed by fire last Sunday evening, and Haskell, an adopted son,
aged about 4 years, perished in the flames.
Mr. and Mrs. Bigler were out driving and had left Mr. Bigler's parents at
home. The lad's grandmother had gone upstairs with him and was trying to get
him to sleep, when a small lamp exploded, throwing the oil about the room, and
in an instant Mrs. Bigler's clothing and the bed covering were in flames.
The woman sprang to her feet and attempted to save the child. The room was
filled with a mass of flames and in her bewilderment and pain she could not
find the little one. In a few seconds, overcome by the flames and smoke, Mrs.
Bigler sank to the floor unconscious and would have perished but for the
prompt action of their husband, who rushed up the stairs and dragged her from
the burning building. She was terribly burned about the head and shoulders.
After the flames were extinguished the charred remains of the boy were found
among the ashes. The body presented a sickening sight, the arms and legs
being burned entirely off. The blackened trunk was all that remained.
George Perry, of Norwich, died last Tuesday morning about 5 o'clock, of
paralysis, aged 48 years. Last Sunday evening he was seized with a stroke and
never recovered from its effects. He leaves a wife to mourn her loss.
Death of Mrs. H.M. Briney.
Mrs. Lucy C. Briney, wife of Mr. H.M. Briney, died at 10:30 a.m. on
Thursday, March 12. For eleven months she had been an intense sufferer from a
cancer of the bowels and though her death brings sadness to here husband,
mother, sister, children and friends, yet it was relief to her, and she said
before her death that she was ready to go. She was the daughter of Nathaniel
T. and Elcena M. Cummings. She was born at Ridgway, Elk county, Pa., June 3,
1857. When she was 14 years of age her parents moved to Arkansas and
afterwards to Texas. On December 1, 1884, she was married at Lampasas, Tex.,
to Mr. James Crookes, Jr., and they went to live at Fulton, Ark. In December
1893, she came to Normal to make her home with her mother, Mrs. A.M Cummings,
who conducts a millinery establishment on Beaufort street. On November 28,
1894, she was married to Mr. H.M. Briney, having been divorced from Mr.
Crookes. The ceremony was performed by Rev. E.K. Strong, of Bloomington.
They have since lived at 201 Normal avenue. Besides her husband, mother and
sister, she leaves one daughter of her own, Lucy Belle Crookes, aged 11 and
four children of Mr. Briney by a former marriage, Louise, Charlie, Roy and
Harley, to mourn her loss. The funeral occurred at the family residence at 2
o'clock o Sabbath afternoon. The services were conducted by Rev. E.K. Strong,
assisted by Rev. J.C. Chapin and Rev. W.D. Smith. The choir of the
Presbyterian church furnished the music. Many Normal people were present to
show their respect for the dead and their sympathy for the bereaved. Her only
sister, Miss Carrie Upp of Quincy, Ill., and her cousin, Mrs. Libbie Raymond,
of Independence, In., were also present.. The interment was in the Evergreen
cemetery. The deceased was a grand-daughter of Mrs. J.B. Taylor, of this boro.
Apr 10, 1896:
The little son of Ed Burch, of Ormsby, died Sunday night of convulsions aged
three months. The remains were brought her last Tuesday and placed in Rose
Hill Cemetery.
E.H. Abbott, died suddenly yesterday in New York City. Mr. Abbott was a
well-known commercial traveler who visited this place regularly for the past
15 or 20 years. His wife resides in Ridgway, where his remains will no doubt
be brought for interment. - Kane Republican of April 7. Mr Abbott was well
known here.
John Grantler, whose death occurred on Thursday, April 2nd, at the age of 68
years, was born in Bradford county, this State, and lived in that county until
1868, when he came to Newerf, where he has since made his home. He was a
veteran of the late war, having been a private in the 122d Regiment Penn.,
Vols. He leaves a daughter, Mrs. Alice Keitz, and son, F.B. Grantler. The
funeral was held last Saturday, at Colegrove, Rev. E.S. Remmington conducting
the services. Mr. Grantler was a man well known in this section, and had
gathered around him many friends who regret his departure, and extend their
sympathy to the bereaved children.
Mrs. C.M. Colegrove was called to Pine grove, Schuylkill co., Pa., yesterday
to attend the funeral of her brother's wife, Mrs. Geo. Landenberger.
Apr 17, 1896:
Death of George M. Perry.
Sunday night, March 29, at 10 o'clock Geo. Perry was stricken with apoplexy,
lingering in an unconscious condition until six a.m. Tuesday, when he died.
He was the oldest son of Miranda and the late Orrin Perry, of Kasson, Pa.
He was born in Steuben Co., N.Y., and came to Marvin Creek with his parents
when he was about ten years of age. About twenty years ago he settled at
Norwich and has since worked most of the time for the N.T. Co. Being a man of
a very jovial disposition and kind heart he made many friends and was well
liked by every one who knew him. There was no more familiar figure than his
and not face will be more sadly missed. It was a great blow to the community
when the news came telling of his sudden illness and later his death.
The deceased was in the forty-seventh year of his age. He leaves a widow,
an adopted daughter, two step-children and also an aged mother, who now lies
in a critical condition at her home in Kasson. He was the brother of Mrs.
Calvin Pettys, of Port Allegany, Mrs. A.M. Briggs, of Bradford, Mrs. Philip
Hafner, of Kasson, Mrs. C.T. Sawyer, of Norwich, John and Ellsworth Perry, of
Kasson, and Andrew Perry, of Clermont.
The funeral was held Thursday at 1 a.m. at the Union church, of Colegrove,
Rev. E.S. Remington officiating. The interment was made in the cemetery at
Colegrove.
The floral offerings were few, but rich. Among them was a large anchor,
emblematic of hope, which was presented by this friends and comrades.
Apr 24, 1896:
Mrs. Sarah S. Widow of the late Chief Justice Mercur, of Towanda, died at
her home in that city early Monday morning.
Mrs. Patsy Garreu, a daughter of John O'Conner, of Mt. Alton, died very
suddenly at three o'clock Tuesday morning of convulsions, caused by premature
childbirth. She was aged about 20 years.
Miss Phoebe Gould, one of Bradford's brightest and most estimable young
ladies, died early Tuesday morning of nervous prostration.
May 1, 1896:
Page 5:
Miss Edith V. Moore of Bradford died at her home there at the age of 71
years last Tuesday afternoon, interment of Oak Hill cemetery.
May 8, 1896:
Tuesday's Era: George D. Locke, a B.R. & P. switchman, was killed at
Buffalo Creek Saturday afternoon, Locke stepped between two moving cars to
pull a coupling pin, and his foot was caught in a guard rail. Several cars
passed over the unfortunate man's body, killing him instantly.
Page 4:
Mrs. P.J. Murphy, of Kane, died suddenly at her home Tuesday night from
neuralgia.
Page 4:
Mrs. Mary Stone, of Groton, Mass., died at her home in that place last
Friday aged 85 years. She was the mother of Hon. C.W. Stone, of this
congressional district, and R.B. Stone, of Bradford, to both of whom the MINER
extends sympathy in their sad bereavement.
May 15, 1896:
Yesterday Mrs. A.B. Walker received a dispatch from Bradford that her
father, James E. Blair, had been stricken with paralysis. He died at 4 p.m.
the same day. Mrs. Walker left for Bradford on the evening train and Mr.
Walker left this morning. Mr. Blair was one of the oldest residents of
Bradford, being 78 years of age, and has resided there since 1840. The MINER
extends sympathy to the bereaved family.
Page 5:
Joe Frew, of Buffalo, died at his home on Pearl Street Monday last. Mr. Frew
was at one time a prominent hotel man of Bradford.
Page 5:
A woman of dissolute character by the name of Eva Ellison died Tuesday
afternoon at her home on Washington Street, Bradford from an overdose of
morphine.
Page 1:
Last Wednesday morning, Frank Sowers, a merchant of Wilcox Pa., left his
store and entered his bedroom and shot himself either unintentionally or by
accident as he was dead when found. It is thought the shooting was accidental
as his business was prosperous and his family relations were very pleasant.
He left a wife and one child.
May 22, 1896:
Page 1.
Boyd, a little son of John Machale, of Titusville, aged 18 months was with
his grandmother, Mrs. A.W. Boyd, of Sawyer City. On Sunday last the little
fellow got possession of some "rough on rats," and unfortunately swallowed
some. A physician was summoned and antidotes administered, but without
avail. The child died Monday afternoon.
Monday's Era says, Charles Durfey a well known citizen died at his rooms in
Durfey block at 6:30 last evening, from the effects of a stroke of paralysis.
Deceased was aged 58 years.
May 22, 1896:
Page 5:
Miss Rose Kelly died at her home on Barden Brook, near Eldred, of consumption
last week.
May 29, 1896:
Austin, as a community, was never saddened to a deeper degree than on Monday
afternoon, the 18th inst., when little Willie Henry, the seven-year-old son of
Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Henry, received a shot in the head from a Flobert rifle, in
the hands of Murry Teter, which at 9:15 the same evening caused his sad and
untimely death. - Austin Autograph. Here is another illustration of the
deadly Flobert rifle. May this prove a warning to our many boys who are fond
of using this worthless gun.
May 29, 1896:
Page 5:
Joseph M. Nye, one of Bradford's prominent citizens died at the American
House, East Bradford, early last Saturday morning of consumption at the age of
53 years. A wife, son, and daughter are left to mourn his departure. Funeral
Monday at 2 p.m. Interment at Oak Hill cemetery.
Jun 5, 1896:
John, a young son of John Reed, of Hazelhurst was missed by his parents last
Tuesday night about 5 o'clock. Search was conducted but a long time without
avail. Finally the mill pond was drained and the body of the unfortunate boy
was found. (The last name was actually spelled Reid)
Jun 26, 1896:
Death of Francis A. Lyte.
F.A. Lyte died at his home in Kane Wednesday at 7:20 a.m. of quick
consumption, aged 43 years.
Mr. Lyte has been prominent in business circles in Kane for the past nine
years. He was one of the leading factors in organizing the First National
Bank and was selected as cashier, but owing to sickness was unable to attend
to duties. Mr. Lyte leaves a wife, three children and a large circle of
friends throughout the county to mourn his demise.
The funeral services will be held at the residence on groves street to-day
at 1:20 p.m. Rev. James officiating. The services at the grave will be
conducted by Kane Lodge, F&A.M. A delegation fro Smethport Lodge will attend
the funeral.
The funeral of Mrs. Heath was held last Saturday at the residence, Rev. J.W.
Sanborn officiating. A large number of friends were in attendance. The
remains were interred in Rose Hill Cemetery instead of Eldred as at first
intended.
Mrs. Josephine Arechbach(?), wife of Albert E. Arechbach, proprietor of the
Exchange barber shop, died very suddenly Friday evening at her home on fulton
street. The funeral was held from St. Mary's Catholic church Monday morning
and the remains were takent to Smethport for burial. Olean Ledger. Deceased
was a daughter of Tim McCarty of Irish Hollow.
Jul 13, 1896:
Mt. Alton:
A sad accident occurred here about eight o'clock last Friday evening in the
Hartley Chemical Factory causing the death of the foreman, Joe Rotherick.
Rotherick in doing some necessary repairs on an acid pan when it exploded.
His body was quite badly mangled, there being slight cuts on the check and
eyes, the left leg was also badly burned and cut and his chest caved in. He
was about 4? Years old, was married but leaves no children.
July 31, 1896:
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Chris McCarty died last Sunday of membranous
croup. The remains were brought to Smethport and place in the Catholic
cemetery.
Mt. Alton:
Funeral services over the remains of Joe Kotherick was held on Monday.
Interment at Lafayette cemetery.
The infant daughter of John Barnes died early Monday morning, aged four
weeks. Interment was made in Buffalo.
August 28, 1896:
John Kernan of Simpson died at the Bradford hospital last Tuesday night of
typhoid fever. A son of Mr. Kernan was taken away a short time ago by the
same disease. Mr. Kernan were born in Coudersport where his (unreadable) also
deceased was a brother of Frank Kernan of Port Allegany. He was a member of
McKean Lodge F.&A.M. Norwhich. His wife is also suffering with typhoid fever.
William Smith died at his home in Coleville last Friday of typhoid fever, at
the age of ?? years. He was interred last February and leaves a loving a wife
of mourn her loss. The remains wer brought to this place for interment.
Father Floor of Eldred officiating. A large number of friends from Coleville
followed the remains to the cemetery.
Oct 30, 1896:
Page 4:
John Mullin, mention of whose death was made in last week's MINER was born
in County Antrin North of Ireland Feb 23, 1821.
He came to this country in 1874 settling at ...N.P... he married Mary
Doyle. Eight children blessed this home; five girls and three boys, six of
whom survive viz. (rest unreadable).
Nov 6, 1896:
Jay McGee of Colegrove, was a pleasant caller last Wednesday. While here he
exhibited a draft on the Supreme - - - - I.O.T.M. Port Huron, Michigan, in
favor of Gerald and Julia McGee for $1,000 in the death claim of their mother,
Mrs. Maud McGee, who died Aug 14th last. The draft was dated Oct. 10 and
speaks well for the promptness of that organization.
Dec 11, 1896:
Died. At his home near Port Allegany, on Dec. 4, 1896, Lawrence Lynch in
the ninety-sixty year of his life.
The deceased was born in County Longford Ireland from which place he removed
to this county more than half a century ago. He leaves to mourn his loss four
daughters. (Remainder is unreadable.)
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