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McKean County Miner 1901
DEATHS IN MCKEAN COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 1901
FROM THE
MCKEAN COUNTY MINER NEWSPAPER, (SMETHPORT)
The following death notices appeared in the McKean County Miner during the year
of 1901. The date of publication is shown prior to the item(s). There is no
implication that this is all that may have been published in these editions
since many editions are missing and many of the issues are unreadable. All
items are found on page 3 of the issue unless specifically noted otherwise.
Transcribed by Ronald J. Reid, 2009
INDEX of Names
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Dan C. Banfield
Reva Battles
Margaret Kessler Bayer
Frederick A. Boylan
Anna Brudowiez
Mary Cady
Mabel Campbell
John Carlson
Charles E. Chamberlain
James Clark
daughter of James Colpeter
Thomas J. Conley
James Connolly
Mrs. C. Corwin
Perry Cupler
William Henry Curtis
Edwin/Edward P. Dalrymple
Edwin L. Durkee
Thomas Finley
W.L. Ford
____ Foster
William Fuller
Christopher Graham
Sarah Jane Fisher Grumbine
Cora Hamilton
child of William Handquest
son of Henry Harrison
George Herzog Sr.
James Heverly
James Horrigan
Gertrude Hussey
Ursula Jaquay
Charles Johnson
____ Kepler
Daniel J. Keyes
Caroline Landers
Mrs. J. Lee
Schuyler Lee
Charles Mack
Capt. F.A. Magee
William McFarland
Bernard McNally
Jacob V. Mueller
Margaret Baldwin Oviatt
Leon Painter
Sylvia Hultz Pratt
Henry T. Reynolds
Mrs. Rufus T. Reynolds
Tina Ferris Ripley
Nettie Furman Smith
Albert Swanson
Julia Hungerford Swisher
Elizabeth (Holcomb) Taylor
Robert R. Ward
Lena Wendel
Hugh Wilcox
Clarence Raymond Young
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Jul 4, 1901:
Mrs. C. Corwin, aged 84 years, died at her home in Corwin Centre on Monday.
Deceased was the mother of Mrs. H.T. Abbey of this borough, and had been a
resident of McKean county for 65 years. The funeral was held from her late
residence yesterday afternoon.
Jul 11, 1901:
Young Woman Suicides; Mrs. Fred Ripley Kills herself Tuesday at Noon.
(A description of the event continues at length and is not reproduce here)
Miss Tina Ferris was the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. N.F. Ferris and was
born in Farmers Valley, about 19 years ago, where she had always resided til
her marriage to Fred Ripley last March. She was a pretty young woman of
pleasing manners and had many firm friends among her acquaintances in this
vicinity who will deeply mourn her untimely end.
Besides a husband, she leaves to mourn her loss a father, two brothers, Kale
and Judson, and one sister, Miss Belle, all of Farmers Valley.
The funeral services, which were largely attended, were held at her home on
Marvin creek Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. T.D. Ware of the Baptist
church officiating. The remains were taken to Farmers Valley for interment.
Shooting Affray at Austin.
Dan C. Banfield, a young man employed as teamster, was shot and killed
between 10 and 11 o'clock last Friday night by Art Gordiner, a bartender at the
White House. Banfield and a party of men were drinking and raising a
disturbance in the hotel and when Gordiner put Banfield out the latter
commenced stoning the place and smashing windows. He then got a couple of neck
yokes and threatened to take the bartender's life. They met at the corner of
the building and Gordiner pulled his revolver and shot, the bullet entering
Banfield's breast just above the heart. He lived but a few minutes. The
deceased was married. Gordiner made no effort to escape and a constable took
him to Coudersport to await trial.
Jul 18, 1901:
Kane's Murder Mystery. A Kane special to the Bradford Era, dated July 17, says:
Coroner Sherman is here investigating a murder mystery. The victim was Charles
Johnson, a woodsman, who was last seen alive on July 9. Why he was killed, or
how it was brought about, are unknown. Johnson was a single man, aged about??
Years. He was a brother of Swan Johnson of this borough.
(Article continues at length)
At 9:30 Sunday morning Coroner Sherman was notified that the dead body of
Thomas Finley, a resident of Eldred, had been found lying along the railroad
track. They young man was an habitual drinker and was known to have been drunk
on Saturday night. It is probable that in an intoxicated state he attempted to
walk to his home and while crossing the railroad track he was struck and killed
by a train. His head was crushed but the remainder of the body showed no
bruises. Coroner Sherman authorized Squire Moses of Eldred to investigate the
case. No inquest was considered necessary. - Bradford Star.
Jul 25, 1901:
Yesterday morning the sad news reached here that Mabel, the fourteen year old
daughter of County Treasurer John W. Campbell of Kane had been drowned while on
a camping trip in Canada. It was impossible to get any particulars of the sad
accident further than that of a telegram to Mr. Campbell, announcing her
death. Mr. Campbell, who was nearly prostrated with grief, when interviewed
said that his son and daughter had gone with Mr. and Mrs. B.N. McCoy and a
party of about twenty from Kane for an outing in Canada and as their camp was
some ten or twelve miles from a telegraph office he did not expect to be able
to learn anything further until he could meet the party. Mr. Campbell and
family have the heartfelt sympathy of a large circle of friends in this place.
Aug 1, 1901:
Last Saturday afternoon the 4-year-old son of Henry Harrison was burned to
death in a small barn at Dent's run. It is supposed that the child was playing
with matches and set fire to the hay. It burned so rapidly that the
unfortunate little one could not escape. His screams were agonizing and
brought his mother and neighbors to the scene, but they were unable to rescue
the child, owing to the fierceness of the flames. St. Mary's Herald.
Perry Cupler of Gillmore died at his home in that place yesterday morning at 11
o'clock of paralysis. He leaves to mourn his loss a wife and four children,
J.A. Cupler and Mrs. C.R. Woodard of this city; H.H. of Marietta, O., and Earl
of Sistersville, W.Va. Deceased was a veteran of the civil war and resided for
a number of years in this city, where he was well and favorably known. The
funeral will be held from the East End Presbyterian church to-morrow (Thursday)
afternoon at 3 o'clock, Rev. Storner officiating. Interment at Oak Hill -
Bradford Era.
Mrs. Anna Brudowiez, aged 22 and a bride of 24 hours, danced herself to death
at McKeesport on Tuesday. It is customary at a Polish wedding celebration for
everyone of the male guests to dance with the bride, which honor costs the
guest a dollar. The dance is a wild, delirious whirl about the hall in which
the festivities are held and the bride is passed from one man to another as
rapidly as the round of the room is effected. Mrs. Brudowiez had finished the
94th round of the room with as many different guests when the company was
called to supper. The bride complained of feeling sick and almost immediately
dropped over in a faint and died before medical assistance could reach her.
Physicians stated that the death was due to heat prostration caused by over-
exertion. The young husband of the woman is almost crazy over the bereavement
and is being closely watched to prevent him from committing suicide.
Aug 8, 1901:
Mrs. Cora Hamilton died at the poor house Monday night aged about 70 years.
She had been a charge on the county only three weeks, previous to which she had
been a resident of Foster township upwards of 20 years. She was a woman of
excellent Christian traits and had many friends among the older residents of
Foster township, but they had nearly all departed from that section and it
became necessary for her to apply to the poor authorities for aid. She had
laid away a small amount for funeral expenses and her remains were laid at rest
in Oak Hill cemetery, Bradford, on Wednesday.
Foley Bros., of Olean, N.Y., have been awarded the contract for erecting a
mausoleum in Oak Hill cemetery, on the A.J. Edgett burial plot. It will be
constructed of Barre granite and contain 10 catacombe for bodies. It will be
the first mausoleum placed in McKean count and the first one in this section of
the state. - Bradford Era. Our esteemed contemporary is mistaken in saying
that "this will be the first mausoleum placed in McKean county." Hon. Henry
Hamlin has one completed on his lot in Rose Hill cemetery in this borough,
which has 12 catacombe for bodies; and Hon. B.D. Hamlin has another well under
way of construction in the same cemetery.
Death of Mrs. William Pratt.
Died, Mrs. William Pratt, at her home in East Smethport, on Thursday, Aug.
1st, at 11:30 p.m.. aged 69 years, 5 months and 24 days, after an illness of
several years.
Mrs. Sylvia Hultz Pratt was born in Collins, Erie co., N.Y., on February 7,
1832. She moved with her parents to Eden, N.Y., where in April, 1853, she
married Wm. Pratt. In the fall of the same year they moved to Keating
township. Here they were among the first settlers, and as there was no sawed
lumber at hand they erected a log cabin on what is now known as the Glavin
farm. Here they lived for upwards of twenty years, and when the Smethport
Extract company located their plan in East Smethport Mr. Pratt was among their
first employees, retaining his position as yard boss until a few years ago.
About sixteen years ago they moved into their home in East Smethport where they
have since resided. On the 24th day of October, 1886, she united with the
Episcopal church of which she has been a faithful and consistent member.
Mrs. Pratt was one of those rare women whom one meets but occasionally. She
always had a good word for everyone and her goodness was not only in words but
embodied in acts of kindness. The words of Rev. J.H. McCandless at the funeral
service were a fitting tribute to this noble and unselfish woman. He
said; "Words cannot express the sadness this community and this church feel at
the loss of this devoted Christian woman." Her Christianity was eve practical,
and there is scarcely a person among the older inhabitants of East Smethport
who has not been the recipient of her kindness. She was the one whom people
called on in time of trouble, and it mattered not what her own troubles might
be she was always ready and willing to help those in distress. Her life has
been one of unselfishness and her many friends will ever cherish a lively
recollection of her many noble qualities.
An aged husband, a sister, Mrs. Nancy Taggart of Mayville, N.Y., one daughter
and three sons are left to mourn. They are: Mrs. John D. Abbey, Chas. H. Pratt
and Fred Pratt, all of East Smethport, and William J. Pratt of Cripple Creek,
Col.
The funeral service was held at All Saints' chapel, East Smethport, on
Saturday, Aug. 3rd, Rev. J.H. McCandless officiating. A large concourse of
relatives and friends followed the remains to their last resting place in Rose
Hill cemetery.
Aug 15, 1901:
Capt. F.A. Magee died at his home in Kane last Friday morning, aged 77
years. He was a member of the Pennsylvania Bucktails.
Miss Lucy Holden, a well-known and highly respected resident of Liberty
township, died at her home on Comes Creek, Thursday, after a three-months'
illness, aged seventy-four years. The funeral is held from Colegrove church to-
day at two o'clock and the interment will be made there. - Port Allegany
Reporter.
On last Thursday, Clarence Raymond, the three and a half year old son of Mr.
and Mrs. Grant Young, got hold of a piece of bread and butter which Mrs. Young
sprinkled with rough-on rats and before anyone noticed what he was doing, the
little fellow had taken some of it. A physician was hastily summoned and under
his care the child seemed to be recovering from the effects of the poison, but
yesterday afternoon a change for the worse set in and despite the efforts of
the attending physicians, death came about 9 o'clock Friday night. Mrs. Young
is unable to tell how the child got hold of the bread, as she placed it on one
of the beams in the cellar. The supposition is that the rats knocked it down
on the stairs. Mr. and Mrs. Young are among our well known colored people and
the have the sympathy of all in their affliction. - Kane Republican.
Aug 22, 1901:
Hugh, the two-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wilcox, died of cholera
infantum on Sunday last at their home on Vincent farm, Keating township. The
remains were taken to Allegany, N.Y., for burial.
Aug 29, 1901:
Mrs. J. Lee died of dropsy at her home in Bingham on Tuesday aged 52 years.
She is survived by a husband, three sons and two daughters. The remains were
taken to Warren where the funeral will be held to-morrow.
A head end collision occurred Saturday afternoon between two freight trains in
the B.R.&P. yards at Bradford in which William McFarland, a fireman, was
fatally injured and two locomotives and several cars were badly damaged.
McFarland was caught between the tank and the side of the cab and his leg badly
crushed. He was taken to the hospital where he died Sunday morning. The
deceased was 24 years of age and had been a resident of Bradford for 12 years.
He was a popular young man and a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive
Firemen. He is survived by his widowed mother, two brothers, James and Thomas,
and three sisters, Ella, Mary and Anna, all residing in Bradford. It was
another case where somebody's error cost a human life.
Sep 5, 1901:
Last Thursday afternoon as Charles Mack, a sixteen-year-old boy, was driving
leisurely along the main road during a severe electrical storm he was struck by
lightning and instantly killed, as well as one of the horses which he was
driving. There were no marks on his body with the exception of a small red
mark near his ear, but the force of the impact was so strong that it tore the
shoes from his feet. - Galeton Dispatch.
Sep 12, 1901:
Death of James Connolly.
James Connolly died at his home in Rew City Wednesday afternoon at 2:30, aged
87 years, says the Bradford Sunday Herald. The infirmities of old age was the
cause of his death. The deceased had been a resident of Rew City for the past
22 years, having come to the Bradford oil field from Titusville. He was the
father of the well-known oil men, the Connolly brothers, James Jr., who is at
present traveling to Europe; Peter of Rew City, J.A. and D.F. Connelly of this
city, and Henry J. of Salem, O. Three daughters also survive, Sister M.M.
Clare of the Sisters of Mercy, Titusville, and Misses Bridget and Katie of Rew
City. Mr. Connolly's venerable wife, who is at present quite ill and feeble,
is also left to mourn his loss. He was a man of most estimable qualities of
mind and heart and one who was respected for his sturdy integrity and industry.
The funeral services were held yesterday morning at 9 o'clock from St.
Bernard's church. A large gathering of friends attended the services and the
floral offerings were unusually beautiful. Rev. William Coonan officiated and
requiem mass was observed. The remains were taken on the 10:40 train to
Titusville where they will be laid at rest in St. Catherine's cemetery.
Death of Mrs. Lena Wendel.
Saturday's Olean Herald says: Mrs. Lena Wendel, wife of Paul Wendel of 902
Washington street, died this morning at 4:40 o'clock, age 71 years.
Deceased was the mother of Mrs. Charles L. Barrett and Mrs. George H.
Dotterweich of this city, and had been a highly esteemed resident of Olean for
many years. The news of her death will be received with sorrow by a large
circle of friends. She was a devout member of the German Lutheran church.
Besides her husband she leaves to mourn her loss six children, John P. Wendel
of Batavin, Mrs. George Dotterweich of Olean, Mrs. John McConeghy of
Coudersport, Barney D. Wendel of Smethport, Mrs. Geo. S. Root of Hart, Mich.,
and Mrs. C. L. Barrett of this city.
The funeral services will be held at the house Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock
and at the German Lutheran church at 2:30 o'clock. The remains will be taken
to the Protestant cemetery in Allegany for burial. The family have the
sympathy of many friends in their loss.
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Miss Caroline Landers, an aged resident of Foster Brook, died at that place
last Friday afternoon, aged 86 years. The interment was at Tidioute on Monday.
Sep 19, 1901:
Christopher Graham, aged about 68 years, died at the poor farm on Friday
last. He had been an inmate of this institution over seven years and his death
was due to a general breaking down. Rev. J.H. McCandless held a prayer over
the remains on Sunday and he was laid at rest in Rose Hill cemetery Monday
afternoon.
Death of George Herzog Sr.
George Herzog, Sr., died at his home in Farmers Valley on Wednesday, Sept.
21st. The cause was a general breaking down brought on by old age.
The subject of this sketch was born in Bavaria, Germany, in 1821 and would
have been eighty years of age had he lived until next December. In 1848 he came
to this country and immediately settled in McKean county where he has been a
resident ever since. In 1848 he was married to Miss Margaret Dehl who died in
18?7.
Mr. Herzog was the father of thirteen children, nine of whom, seven sons and
two daughters, remain to mourn his loss. The sons are all residents of McKean
county and the two daughters, Mrs. Mary Hazel and Mrs. Lena Speer, reside in
Pittsburg.
The funeral was held at the late home last Friday, Rev. Dunbar officiating,
and the interment was at Clermont.
Sep 26, 1901:
The fool killer rushed through Jacob's Creek, Pa., Monday. It was a
locomotive. William Fuller was at the depot, where a crowd of people had
assembled, when an express train approached. Fuller started to cross in front
of the fast train. Friends warned him of his danger, but he replied' "I'm not
afraid of her; het her come. Watch what a close shave she can make." The
train dashed past and the body of Fuller was tumbled along in its wake. Fuller
died next morning. Bradford Era. This is not our Willie, the baseball pitcher.
Mrs. Rufus T. Reynolds.
Mrs. R.T. Reynolds died at her home in East Smethport on Monday last aged
about ?? years.
Mrs. Reynolds with her husband and children moved to this place from Ormsby
about three years ago and by her kind and pleasant manner won a great many
friends among her neighbors and those who became acquainted with her.
She was the mother of nine children, four of whom survive her together with a
loving husband, all of whom have the heartfelt sympathy of the community.
The funeral services were held at the house Wednesday afternoon and the
remains were laid at rest in the cemetery near Farmers Valley.
Mrs. John B. Taylor.
Elizabeth (Holcomb) Taylor died at her home on Main street Sunday night or
Monday morning last, aged 81 years, 2 months and 28 days. Mrs. Taylor went to
bed Sunday evening feeling as well as usual, but when her daughter-in-law, Mrs.
E.H. Taylor, with whom she lived, went to call her she found Mrs. Taylor dead.
The deceased had been troubled with asthma and heart disease for some time, one
of which was the cause of her death.
Miss Elizabeth Holcomb was born in Cranby, Conn., in 1820, and moved to this
place with her parents where she met and married John B. Taylor. They always
lived in Smethport in the old homestead where both died. Mr.Taylor preceding
her about 15 years. They were the parents of twelve children, five of whom are
living, namely; James V. of Charty, Ill., John L. of Masonville, Iowa, Mrs.
Elena Cummings of Normal Ill., Mrs. Mary Pike of Wisconsin and Ezra Taylor of
Dawson City, Alaska.
Mrs. Taylor was a kind hearted Christian woman, who was held in high esteem
by a large circle of friends and relatives. She has been a member of the
Baptist church for a great many years and has done much for the church and its
members. Her loss will be felt by all the older inhabitants of this section as
well as by a large number of the younger _ _ _ _ .
The funeral services are being held at the Baptist church this afternoon,
Rev. George W. Halliwell of Kane officiating. The remains will be laid at rest
in the family plot in Rose Hill cemetery.
William Henry Curtis.
William Henry Curtis died at his home near Smethport, Sept. 19th, aged 59
years. He had been for several years a great sufferer from heart disease and
pleuro pneumonia resulted.
The deceased was born in Keating township, McKean county, Pa. He was
descended from the New England families of Curtis and Graves who fought under
Washington in the revolution and again in 1812. He served in the war of the
rebellion, enlisting in 1861 in Co. H, 38th Regt. Pa. vol. infantry, and served
continuously with his regiment until discharged for disability from the front
in Eastern Virginia. He was a member of the G.A.R. since 1868, joining the
order at Marion, Iowa, where he then lived.
June ?? 1869, he was married to Mary Elizabeth Berry in Bertrum, _ _ _ _ county
Iowa. They then came to McKean county, where they have since resided. Five
children were born to them, four of whom, Leon, Lucy, Emma and Roy, with the
widow and an aged mother survive. One son, Edward Gordon, died in infancy.
He taught school when 16 years of age in this state and was for some time
engaged in the insurance business in Iowa and Nebraska. He has filled several
public positions he was elected county superintendant of schools in 1872 and
served three times in succession. He was county auditor several times. He was
census enumerator in 1890 and again in 1900. He had traveled extensively
through the southern and western states.
The funeral was held at the family resdidence Sunday at two o'clock. The
remains were interred in Fairview cemetery. The funeral was attended by a
large number of relatives and friends. Rev. Patterson officiated. The G.A.R.
held their services at the grave. A great profusion of flowers sent by
comrades and friends covered the casket.
An Olean special dated Monday says, This afternoon 5-year-old Reva Battles was
playing around a bonfire near the home of her widowed mother, Mrs. Lizzie
Battles, of this city. The child's clothing caught fire and in a moment the
little one was enveloped in flames. Mrs. Battles heard her daughter's screams
and tried to save her, but failed. The child was so badly burned that death
resulted after four hours of anguish. Mrs. Battles' hands were badly burned
while trying to save her child.
Oct 3, 1901:
Charles E. Chamberlain, a lineman in the employ of the B.R.&P. railroad was
struck by an engine near East Bradford shortly after 3 o'clock Tuesday morning,
receiving injuries to his skull and spine which will prove fatal. Chamberlain
was standing on the tracks at the time of the accident and was in the act of
picking up a coil of wire when hit by the locomotive and hurled about 15 feet.
The ambulance was summoned and he was quickly removed to the hospital where an
examination of his wounds was made by the company surgeons. It was found that
he had sustained a severe fracture of the skull near the base of the brain, an
injured spine and that his right arm was broken near the elbow. - Bradford
Era. The injured man died at noon on Wednesday. His wife and two children of
Ellicottville was at the bedside when the end came. Deceased was aged 49
years. The remains were taken to Ellicottville for interment.
Jacob V. Mueller, a well-known merchant tailor of Salamanca, was killed at
Cross Fork, Pa., Sunday afternoon. Mr. Mueller had gone to Cross Fork for the
purpose of driving eight miles to a lumber camp to deliver some clothing. He
obtained a horse to drive to the camp and the animal became unmanageable.
While crossing a small bridge the buggy struck the railing of the bridge and he
was thrown out and down an embankment. He was found shortly after in an
unconscious condition. He was taken to a boarding house and physicians found
that his neck was broken and his skull fractured. He lived nearly two hours.-
Galeton Dispatch.]
Oct 10, 1901:
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One day last week James Heverly, an employee of the paper mill at
Johnsonburg, was caught in the belt on a large fly wheel and killed.
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Daniel J. Keyes a veteran of the civil war and one of the oldest and most
highly esteemed citizens of Eldred township, died on Wednesday of last week.
October 17, 1901:
Thomas J. Conley, an employee on the B.B&R. Ry., was killed while riding on a
freight train of the Pennsylvania R.R. between Bradford and Riverside on
Tuesday. He fell between the cars and his body was terribly mangled. The
deceased is well spoken of in Bradford.
Mrs. A.D. Swisher Dead.
From the Carrol, Iowa, Herald, we learn of the recent death of Mrs. A.D.
Swisher, well known in Smethport, where she has many relatives and friends.
She died October 6 in Kansas City, Kansas, the funeral and interment taking
place October 8. for the past two years Mrs. Swisher had been in failing
health and almost eight weeks ago consulted a specialist and an operation was
performed. She passed through the operation nicely and for a time her recovery
was confidently expected but unfavorable symptoms developed and she passed away
on the above date.
Her maiden name was Julia Hungerford and she was born in McKean county 45 years
ago. After her ninth year her youth was spent in Ottumwa, Iowa, where she grew
to young womanhood. Nearly ?? years ago she was married to Adolph ? Swisher,
(unreadable section) Edgar, aged 18 and Harold, aged ??. Mrs. Swisher visited
relatives in Smethport some months ago, and is spoken of by all who knew her as
a most estimable woman.
James Horrigan, a well known citizen of Bradford, died in that place Tuesday
morning, aged 60 years.
Death of Mrs. George Bayer.
Mrs. Margaret, relict of the late Geo. Bayer, died at her home on _ _ _ Creek
on Thursday of last week, aged 73 years ? months and 28 days.
Miss Margaret Kessler(?) was born in Bavaria Germany in 1827. (The obituary
continues at length but much is difficult to read or unreadable)
The funeral services were held at the Colegrove Church Sunday afternoon last,
Rev. _ _ _ _ of Portville, N.Y. officiating. The remains were laid at rest
beside her husband in the Colegrove cemetery.
A dispatch from Austin, date October ??: the charred remains of the 8 year old
child of Mr. and Mrs. William Handquest were found in the debris of the house
of the above couple, which burned at this place last night. The fire started
about 9 o'clock, after Mrs. Handquest and four children had retired. One child
jumped from a second story window, but was badly burned and will probably die.
Two other children, one and infant of three months, and a child of two years,
Mrs. Handquest carried from the building, but the oldest child, aged eight
years, met is _ _ _ _ in the above stated horrible manner.
Oct 24, 1901:
The two-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Colpeter of Hazelhurst was so
severely burned last Saturday morning that she died the same night. The
remains were brought here for burial on Sunday.
Death of Mrs. W.H. Grumbine.
Mrs. Wm. H. Grumbine died at her home on Mechanic street shortly after one
o'clock Friday afternoon of cancer, aged 63 years.
Miss Sarah Jane Fisher, the subject of this sketch was born in Gettysburg, Pa.,
Sept 15, 1838. She was married Oct. 1, 1850 to William H. Grumbine, who still
survives. In 1875 Mr. and Mrs. Grumbine came to Smethport from Pauxautawney and
have resided here ever since.
At the time of the civil war Mrs. Grumbine was a resident of Gettysburg and
when the ever memorable battle of Gettysburg was fought, like the true, heroic
women of that time, Mrs. Grumbine bravely went out into the field of battle and
ministered and cared for the wounded and dying soldiers. Deceased was a
charter member of the Woman's Relief Corps, No. 23, of this place.
During her illness Mrs. Grumbine suffered much pain, but she bore it all
uncomplainingly and patiently awaited the end which came peacefully. She was
one of those persons who was kind to everyone and always saw the good points in
all. By her kind and lovable disposition she won the love of those who came in
contact with her and she will be greatly missed by a host of friends.
Besides a loving and devoted husband she leaves to mourn her departure one
daughter, Mrs. W.O. Herzog of this place. Two children preceded her to the
next world some years ago.
The funeral services were held Monday afternoon at two o'clock, Rev. G.H.
Patterson of the M.E. church officiating and the interment was in the Rose Hill
cemetery.
Death of Edwin P. Dalrymple.
Edward P. Dalrymple, one of Port Allegany's leading citizens, died at the
Waldorf-Astoria, New York city, last Thursday morning of appendicitis, aged
nearly 48 years.
The funeral, which was under the auspices of Olean Commandry, K.T., of which
Mr. Dalrymple was an honored member, was held from the late residence at two
o'clock on Sunday afternoon.
The following is from the Port Allegany Reporter: To his enterprise and energy
must be credited the development of Port Allegany and his demise every one of
us _ _ _ to-day that the pivot on which revolves the welfare and prosperity of
our city has been at least temporarily removed. With the exception of the two
sons, Hugh, aged eighteen years, and Keith, aged eight years, he has no
immediate relatives here, his wife having preceded him to that bourne from
which no traveler returns by eight years, she having died at the family
residence here on the evening of February 21st, 1893. But no man here ever met
dissolution with a wider circle of friends than E.P. Dalrymple; kind, generous,
charitable, loving, (unreadable section) and manhood of E.P. Dalrymple, nor can
biography or obituary properly proclaim it, hence we extend to his _ _ _ the
mantle of love and respect, the best that can be offered for which he was. He
was a man of immense financial resources. He was born in New York City,
November 1st, 1853 and came to this city when sixteen years of age and became
clerk with the mercantile firm of Arnold, Bard & Co. He married the one
daughter of Fitz Henry Arnold on New Year's Day, 1879. After the demise of
F.H. Arnold, Mr. Dalrymple assumed control of the vast estate and has succeeded
in adding much to the value of the estate as well as accumulating a vast
fortune for himself. As a financier he had but few equals in this part of the
state.
Oct 31, 1901:
Accidentally shot himself. - Lifeless Body Lays in the Woods 45 Hours Before
Found.
The mutilated body of Albert Swanson the 17-year-old son of S.J. Swanson, was
found in the woods near his home in B'omster Hollow on Tuesday morning at about
eight o'clock.
Sunday morning young Swanson and two companions started hunting and at about
two o'clock that afternoon they separated to go home, Swanson taking a short
cut. When he did not arrive in the evening a hunt was made for him, which was
renewed Monday morning by about 35 neighbors. They searched the woods all day
without success and early Tuesday morning the search was renewed by over 50
people. This time they did their work systematically and at 8 o'clock the body
was found with 50 rods of his home.
The theory is that Swanson had jumped onto a log, lost his balance and, in
trying to save himself from a fall, threw out the shotgun for support and a
shrub hit the trigger which sent a charge of shot into his right breast. When
found his body laid on one side of the log and the discharged gun on the
other. His clothing had caught fire from the discharge of the gun and was
nearly consumed while the body was also badly burned.
Coroner Sherman of Bradford was called and after viewing the remains decided
than in inquest was unnecessary.
Fatal Hunting Accident.
Leon Painter, the 12-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. E.W. Painter of Aiken, was
shot and mortally wounded by the accidental discharge of a shotgun in the hands
of William Latimer while hunting Sunday afternoon. The deplorable accident
occurred while the boys were tramping through underbrush. Painter walking in
the rear of his companion in some manner the gun was discharged the
(unreadable) the right thigh and hip of the little fellow. He was removed to
the home of his parents where the injured member was amputated at the hip, as a
means of saving the life of the youthful sufferer. Despite the ministrations
of the attending physicians, the little fellow sank rapidly and at 7:30 o'clock
yesterday morning death ended his sufferings. Lattimer is nearly crazed with
grief over the unfortunate affair, although no blame is attached to him for the
lamentable accident - Bradford Era. - The funeral was held from the family
residence at Aiken at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning and the remains were taken to
Bradford in the afternoon on the B.R.&R. for interment in Oak Hill cemetery.
Nov 7, 1901:
Robert R. Ward, a well known resident of Bradford, died at his home in that
city on Sunday of heart disease, aged 45 years.
W.L. Ford, one of Bradford's best known citizens, died at his home, No. 1 Amm
(?) street, on Sunday afternoon of Bright's disease aged 54 years.
Gertrude, the 18-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hussey, died at their
home in DuBois on Monday last from a complication of diseases. The remains
were brought here and the funeral was held from St. Elizabeth's church at 10
a.m. yesterday. Interment in St. Elizabeth cemetery.
Frederick A. Boylan, a well known and highly respected resident of Simpson,
died at 4 o'clock yesterday morning at the Bradford hospital after an illness
of over eight weeks with typhoid fever. Deceased was aged 41 years, nearly20
of which had been passed in the vicinity of this city. He had been employed
during the last 8 years as foreman for the South Penn Oil company at Simpson
and was held in the highest regard by a wide circle of friends and
acquaintances. - Bradford Era of Friday. The funeral was held from the M.E.
church in this borough on Saturday, Rev. G.H. Patterson officiating. The
remains were followed to their last resting place in Rose Hill cemetery by a
large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends.
Nov 14, 1901:
A Horrible Fatality.
Sunday morning James Clark was crushed under the wheels _ _ _ B.R.&P. train
some distance north of Salamanca and Bradford junction, says the Era. (It
continues at length but is mostly unreadable)...then the train was stopped and
the ghastly remains were gathered up. The trainmen placed the dismembered body
in a temporary receptacle and it was brought to Bradford Sunday.
James Clark was aged about 22 years. He is mourned by his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Henry R. Clark; three brothers and two sisters. He was an industrious
young man of good habits.
The body was so badly mutilated that it was not taken home but left at the
morgue.
The funeral was held from St. Bernard's church Monday. Burial in St. Bernard's
cemetery.
Nov 21, 1901:
Death of Margaret Baldwin Oviatt.
Died Saturday, November 17(?), 1901 at her home in East Smethport, Maggie
Baldwin, wife of G.E. Oviatt. Her death was caused by pneumonia.
Maggie Baldwin was born in _ _ _ centre February ??, 18??. On November 13,
18?? she was united in marriage with G.E. Oviatt. Six children blessed this
union, five of whom with their father survive to mourn the loss of a loving
mother and devoted wife. Following are the children: (difficult to read)
Mrs. Oviatt was a woman greatly loved by all who knew her. Possessed of many
estimable qualities she will be sadly missed by a large circle of friends and
acquaintances. The bereaved family have the heartfelt sympathy of all in their
hour of affliction. "He gave and has taken away, blessed by the name of the
Lord."
The funeral was held at the _ _ _ church, East Smethport, Sunday afternoon
last at 2 o'clock, Rev. G.H. Patterson officiating. The remains were followed
to their final resting place in Rose Hill cemetery by a large concourse of
sorrowing relatives and friends.
Nov 28, 1901:
Miss Mary Cady, aged 39 years formerly of Liberty township, who had been an
inmate of the poor house for the past seven years, died at that institution on
Sunday night. The funeral was held on Tuesday and the remains were interred in
the burial plot on the poor farm, her brother bearing the expenses.
Death of Mrs. Henry Smith.
Died at her house on East Main street Sunday, Nov. 24, 1901, Nettie, wife of
Henry Smith, aged about 45(?) years. Her death was caused by a cancer which
formed back of her eyes.
Mrs. Smith's maiden name was Nettie Furman and she came to this borough about
twenty years ago from Sylvan, Bradford county, with her husband, who has since
been a valued employee of the Smethport Extract Company. Aside from her
husband she leaves to mourn her loss one son, LeRoy, aged about eight years,
the only child living of the four that blessed this union. Mrs. Smith was held
in the highest esteem by all who knew her and was beloved by intimate friends.
Her death leaves a deplorable vacancy, not only in the aching hearts of her
husband and son, but in the community where her beauty of character and kind
deeds make her absence exceptionally hard to bear.
The funeral was held at the late home of the deceased Tuesday afternoon, Rev.
Gaylard H. Patterson, officiating, and was attended by many sorrowing friends.
The interment was in Rose Hill cemetery.
Dec 5, 1901:
Schuyler Lee, a highly respected resident of Derrick City, died at his home
Monday morning at 11 o'clock after an extended illness with Bright's disease,
aged 71 years. Deceased is survived by his widow, two sons and six daughters. -
Bradford Era.
Two brakemen were killed near Sterling Run Sunday in a collision on the P.&E.
They were named Kepler and Foster and both resided in Kane. Kepler leaves a
wife and three children.
Edwin L. Durkee, a well known citizen of Bradford, died at his home in that
place on Sunday, aged 41 years.
Dec 12, 1901:
Mrs. Ursula Jaquay(?) died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. N.M. Day, in this
borough on Tuesday, Dec.
Dec 19, 1901:
Bernard McNally of Annin township died at his home on Friday last aged about 70
years. He leaves an aged wife and several children, among whom are Mrs. T.H.
Purtle and Mrs. Fred Andrews of this place. The funeral services were held in
the Catholic church at Sartwell on Monday.
A Kane special to the Bradford Era of Tuesday says; John Carlson, aged 35
years, while walking on the Pennsylvania track in the vicinity of Sargent, was
struck by the cars and killed. Coroner Sherman is here investigating the
case. There will be no formal inquest by a jury. The deceased was a single
man. He has a friend named John Gustavson, who works for Mayor Greenewald,
near Bradford. An effort is being made to notify Gustavson.
Dec 26, 1901:
Obituary.
Bernard McNally, whose death was briefly mentioned last week, was born near
Belfast, county Anrrin(?) Ireland. In early life Mr. McNally came to this
country and settled on the farm in Annin township on which he resided until his
demise on Friday, Dec. 13, 1901. In 1855 he was married to Miss O'Neill. Nine
children were born to them, of whom seven are living, as follows: Peter
McNally and Mrs. Logue of Vandalia, N.Y.; Mrs. T.H. Purtle and Mrs. F.B.
Andrews of Smethport; Mrs. Hungiville of Rixford; Mrs. O'Reilly of Pittsburg
and Robert McNally of Turtle Point. He was a kind and indulgent husband and
father and was held I the highest esteem by all who knew him as a man of
sterling integrity and a charitable neighbor. The funeral, which was attended
by a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends, was held in Sartwell
church on Monday, Dec. 16.
Hon. Henry T. Reynolds, a prominent man of Ulysses , died at his home on Monday
of last week, aged 67 years.
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