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McKean County Miner 1903
DEATHS IN MCKEAN COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 1903
FROM THE
MCKEAN COUNTY MINER NEWSPAPER, (SMETHPORT)
The following death notices appeared in the McKean County Miner during the year
of 1903. 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.
Some notices from "Ancient History" appear with year in [ ].
Transcribed by Ronald J. Reid, 2009
INDEX of Names
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Jonathan Adams
Elbert Adams
Austin A. Ainsworth
S.C. Andrews
David Anthony
Mary Jane Austin
Franklin T. Backus of Cleveland
Emma (Adams) Baker
Joseph Bamberger
Willis Barrett [1868]
Charles Baxton
Hiram Beardsley
Robert Beatty
William Bell [1870]
Garrett Benninghoff
Mary Bisoiglia
Eliza Blevin
Albert B. Booth
Phoebe Brewer
Owen Cabill
Patrick Cabill
Estey Carlson
Chauncey W. Carter
Ella G. (Skallies(?)) Carter
Indianna H. Chapin [1867]
John Clark
Dolly Cogswell [1868]
Raymond Colegrove
Mrs. Contine Conley
Leo Connoly
Edward F. Cornell
Bester Corwin [1871]
Estella M. Corwin [1865]
John Coyle
Everett Cummings
Dr. Jedediah Darling [1871]
Ray Dazell
Isadora Dill
Ray V. Dolley
Chas. Duke
Alpha Dunbar [1866]
Mrs. John H. Eastwood
Pauline Chapman Emery
Sallie Angelina (Hodges) Evans
Christopher Fagan
Charles F. Ferris
John H. Fiddler and wife
John Fitzsimmons
Leona Freeman
Edward Frye
J. Spencer Gahagan
Mildred Gahagan
Charlie Gallagher
John Galvin
Emmett Garvey
Owen Garvey
Mrs. Elizabeth Furcron Gary
Albert George
Harriet (Hackett) Gifford
John A. Griffin [1870]
Patrick Habren
John Martin Hafner
William S. Haines
Andrew Hamilton
John Harrigan
Harris Harvey [1871]
Elizabeth Hawkins
Daniel Healey
Peter J. Healey
Virginia Herrick
Sarah Hickey
John Leonard Hinchey
Elmira (Goodwin) Hinman [1871]
Nancy Hodges [1868]
John Holmes [1865]
Abel L. Howard [1865]
Rell Jackson
John Jensen
Edward Johnson
Joseph Kavanaugh, a Canadian
James Keane
Maurice R. Keefer
Ann Eliza King [1870]
Frank King
John King [1865]
Miss King
Orin Wm. King
Frank Lane
T.H. Lawry
Joseph Leeson
Elizabeth Leonard
Mr. Leroy
Temperance Lewis [1867]
Vernon S. Lillibridge
Miles Loop and daughter, Belle
Charles Lover
Anna Lundgren
John M. Lyman
Edgar Mackey
James McCann
Charlotte Augusta McCoy [1897]
John McCoy [1870]
Wilham Y. McCoy [1896]
Dennis McGinley
Nellie McKune
John Mellander
Augustus Miller
Benno Monigo
Betty Nelson
Charles B. Nesmith
Mrs. Nestor
Will O'Brien
Ira Oviatt [1868]
Mrs. John G. Parish
Jane Parks
Mrs. Charles R. Paulson
Ira Peabody
Edward G. Pelton
David Philips
William Phipps
M. Lewis Porter
Mr. and Mrs. Amasa Prentice
Alta (Sloan) Provin
George Reed
Isaac S. Reynolds
Mrs. Almon (Carpenter) Rice
Marguerite Rich
Fitz William Robinson [1868]
Victoria Rowley
Rachel Satterly
Joseph Schanes, Sr.
M.E. Schifley
Harry A. Scoville
P.E. Scull, Esq. [1867]
Rhoda Scull [1870]
Polly B. Smith [1871]
George Snyder
Ruth Stanton
Miller C. Stickles
Archie Stricker
Jerome K. Stull
Joseph Stull, Sr. [1866]
Jeff Sweet
Esther Maria (Steele) Talbut
William Talbut [1897]
Eliza Cogswell Tenny
William Tenny [1874]
Isaac Terwilliger
Mollie Terwilliger
Harry Thomas
David Thompson
George Truax
Sophronia M. Tubbs [1869]
Mercy E. Voorhees
Earl Waggett
M.G. Walter
Hon. Loyal Ward
Merrill Ward
Mrs. John Wardecker of Carlisle
Emma Weaver
Ulie Welsh
J.E.B. White
Edward Williams of Chicago
William Williams, Esq.
J.W. Wnesel
James Wright
Mrs. Betsey Young [1869]
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Jan 1, 1903:
Page 1. Ancient History.
Died, on Monday morning, Jan. 9, 1865, John King of Ceres, Pa., aged 80 years,
5 months.
Page 4.
Mr. and Mrs. John Youmans of Smethport were in Ulysses Monday afternoon on
their way to West Covington to attend the funeral of Mr. Youman's sister, Mrs.
Contine Conley. On their return they will visit friends at Little Marsh and at
Westfield. - Ulysses Sentinel.
Page 6.
Mrs. John Todd departed yesterday for New Castle, Pa., to attend the funeral of
her brother, Christopher Fagan, who was killed by the cars in an Indiana town.
The remains were brought to New Castle for burial.
Page 6.
Mrs. Elizabeth Hawkins, wife of Maj. A.C. Hawkins, died at her home in Bradford
Sunday morning, aged 63 years. Mrs. Hawkins was a member of the Episcopal
church and a lady of most estimable qualities. Mrs. Hawkins is survived by her
husband, two sons and a sister.
Jan 8, 1903:
Page 1.
Young Girl dies in Flames. Sarah Hickey Meets Death Early Friday Morning. Two
Others Seriously Burned.
The Remains Recovered and Buried Saturday Mrs. Conolly and Mrs. Hickey are
Recovering.
(Much of the beginning of the article is unreadable but gets better towards the
end. Article is lengthy and not all is transcribed here)
It is supposed that Sarah became bewildered and ran back into the bedroom in
search of her mother and was overcome by the smoke, for when her charred
remains were found they laid among the ruins of that bedroom. The body was
frightfully burned, on ly the trunk remaining intact. The head was entirely
burned off; both arms off at the elbows, and both lower limbs were gone from
the hips. The remains were placed in a casket and on Saturday at 2 p.m. were
buried from the Catholic church at Sartwell, Rev. Father Donahue officiating.
Page 1.
Mrs. Mary Bisoiglia, an Italian woman residing with her husband and children at
Port Allegany, committed suicide at 10 o'clock yesterday morning by shooting
herself in the head with a 38 calibre revolver, the bullet entering the skull
through the right ear, says the Bradford Era this morning. No cause is known
for the rash act, other than that the woman was temporarily insane, the result
of suffering from physical ailments which recently necessitated an operation in
the Olean hospital. The deceased is survived by her husband, an employee at
the Port Allegany tannery, and three small children, a girl aged 6 years, and
two boys, aged 8 and 4 years respectively.
Patrick Habren, aged about 60 years, a woodsman who resided in Portland Mills,
was found in the Bear Creek road, Elk county, frozen to death on Tuesday of
last week.
Jan 15, 1903:
Page 1. Ancient History.
Died, in Beaver Bend, Wisconsin, the 28th of February, 1865, Abel L. Howard
aged 29 years: the subject of the foregoing notice was formerly a resident of
Keating township, but moved to Wisconsin some ten years since. In September
last he enlisted into the army and while the regiment to which he belonged was
encamped at Bermuda Hundred, Va., he contracted the disease which finally
terminated in his death. He was a good citizen and an estimable man and was
beloved by all who knew him.
Page 1.
Sad Death of Charlie Gallagher.
On Tuesday while at Hazelhurst on a visit with his grandmother, Mrs. Nogar,
Charles Gallagher with some other children became in possession of some
dynamite caps and went into the house to warm. While standing by the stove
some one of them threw one or more of the caps into the stove which at once
exploded utterly demolishing the stove, a piece striking Charlie in the abdomen
inflicting sever gashes. The intestines were cut in six places. He was at
once brought to his home at this place and taken to the office of a physician
where all was done that was possible, but at 1:30 on Wednesday his death
resulted.
Charlie was a bright, intelligent, quick boy, about six years of age, and made
his home with his aunt, Mrs. F.L. Campbell, at the Fairview house, and was a
general favorite with everyone who knew him
Five of the other children were injured by the explosion, one a daughter of
John Nogar and a cousin of Charlie, was injured in the eye. - Mt. Jewett News.
Mrs. Ruth Stanton , one of the early settlers of Allegany county, died at
Inavale last week, aged 99 years.
James McCann of Sayre, Pa., a brother of E.F. McCann of Austin, well known in
this county, was instantly killed by the cars one day last week.
Page 5.
Benno Monigo, a 14 year old Italian boy, was injured while thawing dynamite at
Howard Junction last Friday morning. He was taken to the Bradford hospital
where he died that afternoon.
Jan 22, 1903:
Page 1.
M.C. Stickles Drops Dead. At His Home in Keating Township Tuesday Morning.
Heart Disease Causes His Death.
He was an Aged and Respected Resident of the County - Brief Sketch of his life.
Miller C. Stickles died at his home in Keating township about two miles east of
this borough, about 7 o'clock Tuesday morning, aged 72 years and ?? days. (Much
of the sketch is difficult to read or unreadable)
In addition to the homestead he owns several other farms, some timber land and
considerable village property. In politics Mr. Tickles is a Republican and has
filled many official positions in the township, in fact he is one of the most
substantial and influential citizens.
The funeral services will be held at the Union church in East Smethport at 2
o'clock Friday afternoon, Rev. P.S Calvin of the Baptist church officiating.
His remains will be laid at rest in Rose Hill cemetery.
Page 1.
Five Boys Killed.
A dispatch from South Bethlehem, Pa., dated Jan. 15, says: - Five boys whose
ages ranged from 13 to 15 while coasting to-night were struck by a train on the
Philadelphia and Reading railroad and instantly killed and another was fatally
injured. The dead: Dennis McGinley, John Coyle, Owen Cabill, Patrick Cabill.
An unknown boy who was mangled beyond recognition. John Heubrer, the sixth
victim, is said to be at the point of death. The boys were coasting on a
bobsled. The railway crosses the street at the bottom of the hill and the sled
and express train reached the crossing simultaneously. The engineer was not
aware of the tragedy until he reached the station a mile distant from the scene
of the accident, when the blood and bones on the pilot of the engine gave him
the first intimation of the occurrence.
Mrs. Betty Nelson, wife of N. Nelson and a highly respected resident of Mt.
Jewett, died at her home in that place on Wednesday of last week, aged about 65
years.
Page 5.
Miss Eliza Blevin died at the Buffalo hospital on Saturday last after an
extended illness, aged about 22 years. Previous to her going to the hospital
Miss Blevin resided in Smethport with her father, John Blevin, and her two
brothers. The funeral services were held at roulette Tuesday afternoon.
Jan 29, 1903:
Page 1.
Killed by a Horse.
George Reed a well known resident of Simpson, was fatally kicked by a horse
early yesterday morning. The deceased was foreman for the South Penn Oil
company and had gone to his barn at the rear of his _ _ _ _ to harness a team
of horses. (unreadable section)
The deceased was a widower, aged 47 years and is survived by three children.
He was a member of I.O.O.F., and was held in high regard by his many friends
and acquaintances in Simpson and vicinity. No arrangements have been made as
yet for the funeral.
Coroner Hall of Bradford and County Detective Hungiville were notified to the
fatality but after investigating the circumstances of the death an inquest was
not deemed necessary. - To-day's Bradford Era.
Page 1.
Death of Daniel Healey.
A dispatch to the Era from Mt. Alton, dated Jan. 26, says: Daniel Healey died
at his home here this evening at 6 o'clock, aged 68 years. He had been
suffering from an attack of la grippe. Mr. Healey was a resident of this place
during the past 37 years; was a man of excellent qualities and one who was
highly esteemed. He is survived by five sons and three daughters, J.J. Healey
of Smethport, C.M. of Grand Rapids, Mich., D.T. of Bradford, A.C. of Kane, Miss
Ella Healey of Bradford, Martin and Misses Jennie and Margaret of Mt. Alton.
Frank King Dead.
Frank King, who will be well remembered by the older residents of Smethport as
a former fellow townsman, died yesterday in Washington, D.C., where he had been
employed for a number of years as a clerk in the War Department. Mr. King was
a brother of Robert King of this borough and Henry King of Bradford.
Page 1.
Killed Himself and Wife.
A dispatch from Oil city to the Bradford Era dated yesterday says:
John H. Fiddler, proprietor of the Forest Hotel at Marienville, Forest county,
shot and instantly killed his wife in the hotel to-day. He then shot himself
in the forehead, and died at 9 o'clock to-night. He leaves one son, age 8
years.
John H. Fiddler and his wife are well remembered in Bradford. They were made
locally notable because of a smallpox scare which the man started here last
august. He was refused lodging in different hotels, and with his wife and son,
was taken to the new isolation hospital. Subsequently it developed that he was
not afflicted with small pox and he was released. With his wife and child he
returned to his home at Marienville, threatening, meanwhile, to sue Bradford
city for damages on account of his detention. He was afflicted with what was
called Hungarian measles, a skin disease having many of the symptoms of small
pox. Mrs. Fiddler was a most estimable woman and much sympathy was felt for
her on account of the circumstances attending her visit. Her husband's hotel
was the only one to survive the fire which occurred in Marienville early last
summer.
David Anthony, a bachelor 60 years of age, who resides about three miles from
here, was found in a shed at ten o'clock last Tuesday morning frozen to death.
He was seen about the streets of this place last night and appeared to be
drinking quite heavily. When found this morning he was sitting in a shed
opposite the shanty he called home. His horse, hitched to a cutter, was
standing near the shed, having withstood the severity of the six-below-zero
night. - Potter Enterprise.
Feb 5, 1903:
Page. 1
Killed At A Log-Slide
John Harrigan Meets Death on Cole Creek Wednesday Morning.
Log Jumped slide, Crushing Him.
Death Came instantly - His Shoulder Crushed and Face Badly Cut, Well-known here
John Harrigan was instantly killed between the hours of 9 and 10 o'clock
yesterday morning by being struck with a log which jumped from its slide. The
fatality occurred on the job of Andrew E_ _ _ , who is contracting to the
timber tract of Elishu K. Kane on Cole creek.
In company with J.F. Greer and D_ _ _ rice, the unfortunate started out in
the morning to make some slight repairs on the log slide, while Mr. Ess_ _ _
and a crew of men went to the head of slide and commenced rolling logs onto
it. The slide is about one third of a mile long, (article becomes unreadable
until towards the end)
Last evening the writer visited _ _ _ undertaking rooms and viewed the
remains. His left shoulder was terribly crushed, a deep gash was cut on the
left side, on his neck and his left temple was badly bruised. There were two
gaping wounds on the right side of his face, one above and one below the eye,
probably caused by his contact with the stubble as he was forced to the ground.
John Harrigan was about 58 years old and had been a resident of this county
over ten years and had many friends in this vicinity. He was a member of the
I.O.O.F. and Rebeccas at Mt. Alton and it is thought he carried some
insurance. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. John McMartin of St. Marys,
Pa., and another daughter who lives in Boston, Mass., a son and brother in
California and other relatives not known.
The Odd Fellows have taken charge of the remains and the funeral will be held
at 2 o'clock to-morrow afternoon. Interment in rose Hill cemetery.
Page 1.
Death of Joseph Leeson.
Mr. Joseph Leeson died at the County Home on Wednesday of this week from
exhaustion and the effects of a cancer. Mr. Leeson was nearly eighty years old
and had been at the County Home for about fifteen years, where he made himself
useful as a gardener, taking great pride in the fine vegetables raised.
On Sundays he was always found regularly at St. Luke's church, of which he was
a member, as belonging to the church of England in early years. At one time
Mr. Leeson was in more than comfortable circumstances. He bore his reverses
uncomplainingly and had the respect of all who knew him. The funeral will be
held at St. Luke's church at 10 o'clock Friday morning. May he rest in peace.
Mrs. John H. Eastwood died at her home on Comes creek Sunday, aged seventy-
three years. She was a member of the old pioneer family of that name and was
well and kindly known in this section. The funeral was held Tuesday and the
interment made in the Port Allegany cemetery. There were many friends and
neighbors assembled at the funeral, gathered to pay the last tributes of
respect and esteem to an aged Christian lady. - Port Allegany Reporter.
Page 5.
John Galvin, aged about 85 years and an old resident of Kane, was killed by the
cars in the yards at that place Tuesday morning. Mr. Galvin was walking along
the tracks when he was struck by a fast freight and was dead when the crew
reached him.
Page 5.
Stephen Kane, an inmate of the County Home, aged about 60 years, died at that
institution Tuesday morning of heart trouble. Previous to coming to the home
he was a resident of Kane for many years and friends from that place took
charge of his remains.
Page 5.
A dispatch from Oil city says; In a street fight which occurred here about 10
o'clock on Saturday night, Ed. Sincerney was cut in the face and James Keane,
aged 26 years was stabbed in the left side over the spleen. Clyde Cook, aged
20 is charged with doing the cutting. It is alleged that Cook and a young lady
passed the two men on the street and one spoke rather familiarly to the young
woman with whom he was well acquainted. Cook resented this and struck at
Sincerney and was knocked down. When he arose he struck Keane and the latter
also knocked him down. Then it is alleged that Cook used the knife. He is
under arrest charged with murder, the attending surgeons on Keane having
announced that his wound will probably prove mortal. All concerned are of good
reputation.
Feb 12, 1903:
Page 1.
Obituary.
Died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Learn of First street, Eldred,
Feb. ?, 1903, Mrs. Almon Rice, aged 89 years. The deceased was born in
Coventry, Chenango county, N.Y, April 17, 1813, and was a daughter of Timothy
and Berthenia Carpenter, who were among the earliest of the pioneers who
located in what was then the wilderness of Eldred township. She was the oldest
of a family of thirteen children, four of whom are yet living, Otto S.
Carpenter and Mrs. W.L. Chrisman of Eldred. Seymour T. Carpenter of Larabee
and Daniel F. Carpenter of Haring Springs Mich.
At the age of 22 she was united in marriage to Almon Rice and they, choosing a
tract of timbered land some two miles north of Eldred went to work with staunch
hearts and willing hands to hew them out a home from the forests primeval,
where they spent 42 years of close and loving companionship. Then the husband
was called to that "bourne from whence no traveler e'er returns."
Seven children were the result of this union, Bruce, a soldier in the
rebellion, lost his life in battle; Orlin died five years previous. Hyde,
Hendrick, Beverly and Mrs. John Learn of Eldred and Mrs. N.T. Albee of Perry,
N.Y., survive her.
Mrs. Rice was form many years a faithful and conscientious member of the M.E.
church of Eldred, a woman of rare ability of exceptional cheerfulness; noted
for her many acts of kindness in times of trouble, her steadfast faith and her
pure Christian character, she endeared herself to all.
The funeral was from the M.E. church Feb. 6, Rev. Hugh Boyd officiating and
offering many a glowing tribute to her memory. Interment was beside her
husband at Oak Hill cemetery.
Page 1.
Death of Ray V. Dolley.
After a short but exceedingly severe struggle with attack of pnuemonia Ray V.
Dolley, a prominent and popular young business man of Port Allegany, died on
Sunday morning last at the home of his aunt. Mrs. E.B. Dolley.
Deceased was born in California about twenty-five years ago, being the youngest
son of Otis Y. Dolley, who was many years ago a well known resident of Port
Allegany and whose death occurred in his California home several years ago.
About six years ago the young man came to Port Allegany with his mother, who is
a sister of Mrs. E.B. Dolley, where mother and son took up their residence, the
young man succeeding his uncle, E.B. Dolley, deceased, in the hardware
business. He was a young man of exemplary habits and morals and soon became
exceedingly popular among his associates. He possessed excellent business
qualifications and was known far and near as one who always applied the golden
rule to all his dealings with his fellow men.
But a few short weeks ago he took possession of his newly equipped hardware
store in the E.B. Dolley brick block on Mill street, which had been fitted
especially for his use and was considered the finest in all its appointments to
be found in the State of Pennsylvania.
He had everything to live for. A loving, tender mother, an affectionate
brother and sister and friends by the score. But the tenderest care and most
sincere prayers could not prevail against the ravages of the dread disease and
he died as above stated, sincerely mourned by all who knew him.
The funeral was held from the Mill street residence of his aunt at 1:30 o'clock
Tuesday afternoon, followed by cemetery.
Page 1.
Stricken , With Paralysis.
John Clark Fell While Sweeping Sidewalk Sunday Morning.
He Died at 7:15 Sunday Evening.
Brief History of his Life The Remains Interred at Titusville, Wednesday
(the obituary that follows is generally unreadable)
Page 5.
Mrs. Nestor died at Mt. Alton on Sunday last, aged 88 years. The funeral
services were held at St. Elizabeth's church Tuesday morning, Rev. Father
Cosgrove officiating. The remains were laid at rest in St. Elizabeth's
cemetery.
Feb 19, 1903:
Page 1.
Death of John Martin Hafner.
John Martin Hafner, mention of whose death was made in our last issue, was born
near Clermont August 1, 1886, and therefore was aged 16 years, 6 months and 12
days.
He was the only son of John Hafner and a young man who had many friends
wherever he was known. He resided in Smethport most of the time for the past
year and played on the High School football team last fall and his many friends
in this place will join with his father in deeply mourning his untimely death.
His remains were brought from the Simon Martin home on Saturday afternoon and
the funeral services were held at the Baptist church at two o'clock, Rev. G.H.
Patterson officiating. Interment was in Rose Hill cemetery.
Page 5.
Messrs Jacob Hafner, J.C. Hafner, Jacob Amend, Martin Amend, John Martin and
E.D. Martin, Mrs. Thomas Maloney and Miss Marion Hafner all of Clermont
attended the funeral of Martin Hafner on Saturday last.
George H. Graff of Conne???, Ohio, was renewing friends in Smethport and
vicinity the forepart of the week, called here by the death of his brother-in-
law John Martin Hafner. Mr. Graff is a pleasant gentleman to meet and a very
entertaining man to converse with.
Page 5.
On Sunday last John M. Lyman, one of Roulette's aged and honored citizens,
passed away a victim of pneumonia. Mr. Lyman was one of a large family who
were among the pioneers of Potter county. His life has been spent in Roulette
and was well and favorably known throughout the county. He leaves to mourn his
loss a bereaved wife and nine children, all of whom were present at the end.
The funeral was held on Tuesday, Rev. Walker of the M.E. church officiating -
Port Allegany Argus.
Page 5.
David Philips, a well known young man of Bradford, died at Phoenix, Arizona, on
Friday last of tuberculosis.
Page 5.
Emma, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Weaver, died Sunday evening of quick
consumption. Straight correspondence to Kane Leader.
Feb 26, 1903:
Mildred, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M.M. Gahagan of Guffey, died last Thursday
evening of diphtheria, aged 2 years and 3 months.
Mar 5, 1903:
Page 5.
Harry A. Scoville, a prominent lawyer of Coudersport and at one time a resident
of Rixford, this county, died at his home in the former place on Friday, Feb.
20. He was aged about 52 years and was prominent in Masonic circles. He
leaves a wife and three children.
Mar 12, 1903:
Page 1.
Baker - At her home, Mt. Vernon street, Buffalo, N.Y., on Wednesday, March 4,
1903, after a long and painful illness, aged 39 years, Emma A., wife of Frank
S. Baker. Deceased is survived by a husband, five daughters and two brothers,
James Adams, Tonawanda, N.Y., and Charles Adams, Olean, N.Y. Funeral from her
late home Friday, March 6, Revs. E.E. Helms and Dr. Pierce officiating. Burial
at Forest Lawn cemetery.
Mar 12, 1903:
Page 1.
Charles Baxton, aged 20 years, was killed by the cars while walking on the
Pennsylvania tracks near Olean last Thursday night. His body was cut in two
and otherwise horribly mangled.
Page 5.
Fred E. Fisher, who has been the ticker agent for the Pennsylvania and
W.N.Y.& P. railroads at Olean for 14 years, died at that place on Friday last
aged 35 years.
Mar 19, 1903:
Page 1. Ancient History.
Died, in Keating township, June 30, 1865, Miss Estella M., daughter of Benjamin
C. and Betsey C. Corwin, aged 21 years and 24 days.
Anna Lundgren, daughter of So??? Lundgren, and one of the most highly respected
young ladies of Mt. Jewett, died at her home Monday, March 9, after an illness
of but ten days' duration of spinal meningitis. Mt. Jewett Herald.
Mar 26, 1903:
Page 1.
Killed By A P.S.& N. Train
One of Ceres' Most Popular Women was Crushed on Saturday.
(Most of article is unreadable)
Miss King was eighty years of age and had been a resident of Ceres and Ceres
township all her life. Her life's history is remarkable. Not that it had been
heralded here and there and everywhere upon the lips of fame, not that she had
accomplished those things that the world calls great, and won and worn the
laurel which comes to the brow of to whom the world pays homage, but to even
the passing stranger, on this night of death. It was evident that this woman
had won by loving Christian kindness the heart of all she had come in contact
with daring the generations through which her long life in one community had
carried her.
A rare character, one of those few which now and then bless by their quiet,
moulding influence throughout a life of simple self sacrifice, the smaller
world with which they seemingly come in contact, and yet whose limitless power
for good can only be estimated by the master served through the years of her
devotion to the duties of the day as they passed.
Miss King was a school teacher in Ceres and adjoining townships for over 30
years, and had taught in the infant class in the Sunday school of the Methodist
church, of which she was a member for over 60 years.
The funeral, which was largely attended was held at the Methodist church,
Ceres, on Monday.
Miss King was a relative of Robert King of this borough.
Page 1.
Boy Fell Dead While Running to Fire
A special from Olean, dated March 21, says: Elbert Adams, the oldest son of
the Reverend and Mrs. G.W. Adams of this city, dropped dead in the street here
to-day. Young Adams was a student at the high school. As the pupils were
leaving the building the fire alarm sounded. Adams, with some of his
companions, started down Third street on a run. About half way between
Sullivan and Lan??? Streets he pitched forward and fell on the sidewalk. His
companions being unable to arouse him a physician was summoned who said that
the young man must have died as he fell. Adams had not been well for two
weeks, but he refused to give up and had attended school each day. He was
nineteen years old.
Page 1. Ancient History.
On Wednesday, August 2, 1865, at 7:20 p.m., Mr. John Holmes breathed his last
at the house of his son-in-law, B.D. Hamlin, Esq. Mr. Holmes was about 75
years of age and had long been a resident of this county. It was intended to
have the funeral sermon preached at the Baptist church, but it was found
impracticable, as the church would not accommodate more than half of those who
wished to attend. Accordingly the court house was selected, but even that
failed to seat all. The funeral sermon was preached by Mr. George of Dunkirk,
N.Y. It was an interesting and impressive discourse.
Edward F. Cornell, one of Port Allegany's prominent citizens died at that place
last Thursday morning after a brief illness, aged 57 years. Mr. Cornell was a
soldier of the war of the Rebellion, having served from 1861 to 1865 in the
Maine Cavalry Volunteers. He was also an honored member of Liberty Lodge
F.&A.M. The funeral was held on Saturday from the family home. Interment in
Fairview cemetery.
Apr 2, 1903:
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Salamanca Boy Killed.
On Saturday Leo Connoly, the fourteen-year-old son of John Connoly a prominent
lumberman of Salamanca, accidentally shot and fatally injured Charles Oaks,
Jr., the sixteen-year-old son of Charles Oaks, Sr., a switchman in the Erie's
Salamanca yards. The injured boy expired at his home on East street at 5
o'clock Sunday afternoon. Up to noon Sunday his wound was not considered
serious by the attending physicians, but shortly after that time he began to
get worse and dies as stated. The boy's mother was in Buffalo at the time of
the shooting, arriving home just before he died. - Bradford Star.
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Garrett, the 16-year-old son of Dr. and Mrs. G.E. Benninghoff of Bradford, died
at his home on Saturday.
Apr 9, 1903:
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Death of Maurice R. Keefer.
Maurice R. Keefer, a well known and well liked young man of Smethport died at
his home on Center Street, early Sunday morning from a disease of the heart
with which he had been afflicted for sever months.
Mr. Keefer was born in Smethport Sept. 18, 1875, and has always retained a
residence in this place. Maurice was a blacksmith by trade and his skill at
this work, coupled with his great physical strength made him widely known
throughout this part of the state. He was a member of the Baptist church of
Smethport. Mr. Keefer was married to Miss Susie Baxter of Carthage, N.Y., Jan,
1, 1890(?). Two boys blessed this union. Walter b. aged 2 years and six
months and Clifford B. aged 1 month, who with wife, father, mother, sister and
brothers survive to mourn the loss of this industrious young man.
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The funeral was held at the Baptist church Tuesday occurring at 10 o'clock.
Rev. ???? officiating. The remains were interred in Rose Hill cemetery.
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Mrs. Jane Parks Died Yesterday.
Mrs. Jane Parks, widow of the late Robert Parks, died at the home of her son,
Chas. Parks of Port Allegany, Wednesday morning at 10:15 o'clock. Mrs. Parks
was the victim of a cancer. The following children, to whom the MINER'S
sincere sympathy is extended, survive to mourn the loss of a loving, devoted
mother; Mrs. M.A. Bennett of Chicago, Miss Mary Parks of Buffalo, Chas. Parks
of Port Allegany and Allen parks of Smethport. The funeral will be held in
Bradford to-day. Mrs. Parks was 68 years of age.
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John Fitzsimmons, aged about 82 years, died of old age at his home in Sartwell
yesterday morning. He was born in County Meed, Ireland, and came to America
about 50 years ago. In 1856 he was married and soon after settled in the
wilderness from which he cut his farm, around which the settlement of Sartwell
has grown and on which he passed his life. Thirteen children were born, all
but one survive, with the wife. - Eldred Eagle.
A disastrous fall of rock and earth occurred at London mine, near DuBois
yesterday, killing four workmen and injuring a number of others. The names of
those killed are Earl Waggett, Edward Frye, George Truax and William Phipps,
all of DuBois. - Saturday's Kane Republican.
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Raymond Colegrove, a 7-year-old Olean boy, was struck by a train and instantly
killed while on his way home from school one day last week.
Apr 16, 1903:
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At St. Luke's church, after the service on Easter Even, a mural tablet was
unveiled as a memorial to Dr. Wm. Y. McCoy and his wife, Charlotte Augusta
McCoy. The inscription reads.
In Loving Memory of
Wilham Y. McCoy, M.D.
Obit January 5, 1886
Senior Warden of this Church
1880-1886
And of
Charlotte Augusta McCoy
Died May 22, 1897
May They Rest in Peace.
April 23, 1903:
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Death of James Wright
James Wright, who has been a resident of Smethport for the past five years,
died at the County Home Sunday, from a general breaking down of the system. He
was about 70 years old. Mr. Wright was employed around Smethport hotels during
his residence in this town and his gentlemanly bearing won him many friends.
Nothing can be learned of his life before coming to Smethport beyond the fact
that he lived for some time in the vicinity of Pittsburg. The remains were
buried Monday in Rose Hill cemetery, the funeral arrangements being under the
auspices of the O.O.R.M. May he rest in peace.
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Mercy E. Voorhees, aged 82 years, died at her home in Attica, N.Y., Saturday
morning. The funeral was held at that place Monday afternoon. Deceased was
the mother of J.W. Voorhees of Smethport, who was called in Attica last week by
her serious condition and remained until Tuesday of this week.
Apr 30, 1903:
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Death of an Aged Lady.
Mrs. Harriet Gifford died at her residence in Keating township, April 23, 1903.
Aged 70 years, 4 months and 17 days. The cause of her death was cancer of the
throat.
Her maiden name was Harriett Hackett and she was born in Oxford, Chenango
county, N.Y., Dec. 6, 1822, where she resided until 1854, when she removed with
her parents to McKean county where she has since resided. In the same year she
was married to Alexander Gifford and the result of this union was two children,
Mrs. Ella Ostrander of Keating township and Duelle Gifford of Newerf. Pa., who
still survive her. She also leaves to mourn her loss two sisters, Mrs. P.S.
Griswold of Dale, Wis., and Mrs. J. Rhenwald of Bouckville, N.Y., and two
brothers, James R. Hackett of Keating township and Frank Hackett of Kennedy,
N.Y., also eight grandchildren and one great grandchild, besides numerous
friends and relatives.
Hers was a life of busy (unreadable section)
The funeral was held at the family residence Saturday afternoon at two o'clock,
Rev. J.H. McCandless officiating. A large concourse of friends and relatives
followed her to her last resting place in Bush Hill cemetery.
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Little Girl Burned to Death.
Isadora, the four-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M.J. Dill met with a sad
and painful accident Monday, which resulted in her death yesterday. The little
tot was playing with a companion, in a neighbor's yard in which a bonfire was
ignited, and it is not positively known, but supposed she was trying to jump
over the fire, when she tripped and fell face downward into the flames. Her
screams brought several persons to the scene. She was carefully wrapped in a
blanket and carried to her home. Dr. Armstrong pronounced her to be in a
serious condition. Her mouth, throat and lungs, as well as her face, arms and
body, were painfully burned by inhaling the flames.
Every possible aid medical science could suggest was given to alleviate the
tortures of the child, without success. She lingered in great agony until ten
o'clock yesterday when her little soul took its flight. - Wednesday's Kane
Republican.
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Died, in Norwich township, Nov. 4, 1866, Mrs. Phoebe, relict of Nathaniel
Brewer, aged 88 years, 5 months and 12 days. The deceased was one of the
earliest settlers of this county, being among the hardy adventurers who sought,
in the year 1814, a home in the primeval forests of McKean. The last twenty
years of her life - years of her second childhood-she was tenderly cared for in
the home of her son-in-law, Mr. Ira Burdick. But three or four of those early
settlers are left to tell the story of their hardships, privations and
sufferings. "One generation passeth away and another cometh."
J.W. Wnesel, a brakeman on the Pennsylvania railroad, was instantly killed at
Dahoga last Friday night. The remains were brought to Kane by his father, who
was the engineer on the train.
Augustus Miller died at his home in Bradford Saturday night, aged 79 years.
Mr. Miller had been identified with the lumber business for many years and was
well known throughout the county where he had many friends. The deceased is
survived by two daughter, Mrs. A.F. Bannon, Jr., and Miss Anna Miller, of
Bradford, and two sons, Foster A. Miller of Hornellsville and Fred Miller of
Bradford.
May 7, 1903:
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Died, in Liberty township, on December 23, 1866, Alpha Dunbar, wife of J.D.
Dunbar, aged 57 years.
May 7, 1903:
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Died in Eldred December 2, 1866, Joseph Stull, Sr. aged 98 years. The deceased
was one of our oldest citizens, having been a resident of the county since
April, 1812.
May 7, 1903:
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We are called upon this week to announce the death of P.E. Scull, Esq., one of
our oldest and most respected citizens. He died yesterday morning Friday,
February 8, 1867, at about 7 o'clock. On Wednesday morning last about 11
o'clock he was walking near the Baptist church in this borough, when he fell to
the ground under the influence of an apoplexic fit. He was conveyed to his
residence and from that moment until his death he appeared insensible. He
first came to this county some forty years since as an agent of Jacob Ridgway
of Philadelphia, who at that time was the owner of an immense quantity of land
in this region of country. Mr. Scull first commenced operations on what is
known as Bunker Hill where he cleared up the territory known as the Bunker Hill
farm. Farming proving rather a non-munerative business in this country at that
early day, Mr. Scull abandoned his operations here and moved into Western New
York. After a few years residence in that region he returned to this place
where he has since almost continuously resided. He was a little upwards of 70
years of age at the time of his death. He was a man of generous heart, of
noble impulses and was devotedly attached to his country and her institutions.
He was beloved by a large circle of relatives and friends and respected by
all. His funeral will probably take place on Sunday next, the 10th inst.
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Death of E.G. Pelton.
Edward G. Pelton of Newerf died at the home of his son, William, in buffalo on
Friday, May 1, 1903, after a brief illness from heart trouble. He was bout 58
years of age.
The subject of the sketch was born on a farm near Farmers Valley where he
resided until he came to manhood. He was united in marriage to Miss Mary
Schoeneman and the result of this union was four children, namely: William
Pelton of Buffalo, Charles, Miss Carolyn and Miss Katheryn of Newerf.
About twenty years ago Mr. Pelton and family moved to Newerf where they have
since resided He has always followed the lumber business but shortly before
his death had built a home in Niagara Falls, N.Y., where he was about to move.
He was an active member of Crosby Tent K.O.T.M. and carried an insurance of
$2,000 in that order.
Beside the four children above mentioned he is survived by his wife, three
sisters, Mrs. J.L. Stanton of Kushequa Mrs. Emma Stull and Miss Julia Pelton of
Farmers Valley and two brothers, Benjamin and George, who also reside near
Farmers Valley who will deeply mourn his demise.
The funeral services were held at the home in Newerf on Sunday Rev. Fillmore R_
_ _ Colegrove assisted by Rev. Tubbs, officiating and his remains were laid
at rest in the family plot on the old homestead in Farmers Valley. The funeral
who under the auspices of Cree by Tent and was largely attended by friends and
member of that order from Smethport and vicinity.
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Mrs. Mary Jane Austin, a well known lady of Bradford, died in that city Tuesday
morning, aged 70 years.
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Mr. and Mrs. Amasa Prentice of Rawson were struck by Eric passenger train No.
25, at Hinsdale last Friday afternoon and death was instantaneous, says the
Olean Ledger, Mr. Prentice was 77 years of age and Mrs. Prentice 58.
T.H. Lawry, aged 56 years, former great commander of the K.O.T.M. of
Pennsylvania, died on Saturday afternoon at his home in Oakdale, Pa.
May 21, 1903:
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Esther Maria Talbut Died May 13, 1903 - Interesting Character in Early County
History.
Esther Maria Steele was born at Oxford, Conn., April 6, 1811. When she was
four years old her parents moved to Exeter, N.Y., where her girlhood days were
passed. Her father, owning, a large farm, found it necessary to employ help
during the summer's work and on season a young man named William Talbut was
thus engaged. This marked a change in the hitherto uneventful life of the
household. Love entered into two young hearts and in February, 1835, Esther
Maria became the wife of William Talbut.
The first years of their married life were passed at Exeter and Virgil, N.Y.
Then William Talbut exchanged his farm at Virgil for 110 acres of wild, wooded
land at Lafayette, Pa., then known as Taintor. Leaving his family at Exeter he
spent the summer and fall of 1847 on his new possessions, felling trees and
drawing them to a sawmill owned by Luther Davis, situated on the creek about
one mile south of Lafayette Corners. When they were sawed he drew the lumber
back and built his house. The pine timber he cut in Aaron Hagadorn's woods
across the road. When this was sawed one-half went to pay Mr. Davis, one-
fourth to Mr. Hagadorn and one-fourth remained for himself. The shingles he
whittled out with a jack knife in spare moments.
At last the little house was completed and the family moved in the early
winter, over roads and across fields almost impassable with ice and water.
Nine days on the way, with four children, the youngest a sick baby and reaching
her home at last to find it but a desolate looking place in the midst of a
forest, the brave little mother's heart never faltered and all through the long
dreary winter she was busy spinning, weaving, knitting and sewing to eke out
the family funds. When the spring came they planted their garden between
logs. Gradually the farm was cleared, the house grew and the family inside
increased to eight children.
The years brough changes many and sore. Little Nathan and a tiny babe unnamed
were called from the mother's loving arms to the better home above. George, a
soldier boy in 1864 succumbed to consumption, contracted in a Southern
hospital. Four years later, Diantha, in the beauty of her young womanhood,
went to join the family on the other shore. Marriage drew Esther, Mary,
William and Amelia from the old homestead to found homes of their own. Of
these but two survive, viz., Mrs. Esther Parker of East Smethport and Mrs.
Amelia Merrill of Ulysses, Pa. William died in July, 1882, and Mary passed
away in November, 1893. There are but two grandchildren. Hattie Maria,
daughter of Mary, and Birdie, daughter of William.
After the death of her husband, July 12, 1897, the aged widow went to live with
her eldest daughter at East Smethport, where the remainder of her life was
spent.
An unfortunate fall in July, 1900, broke her right hip. She never recovered
sufficiently to walk about, yet she bore this affliction as she had met all
trials of her life, with a Christian fortitude and patience. Her hands were
busy knitting lace and her mind, always bright and active, retained its
faculties until the end. Though she had passed her ninety-second milestone her
word of counsel and wise judgment were eagerly sought. Always gentle, cheerful
and thoughtful for others; these rare virtues glowed more brightly with the
advancing years and as she neared the end of her journey her dear patient face
grew sweeter and her smile more heavenly as she talked of "going home."
(Poem follows at the end)
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Another Old soldier Gone.
Austin A. Ainsworth, a Long Hollow farmer and an old veteran of the civil war,
died Tuesday night from cancer of the stomach after six weeks of Illinois and
suffering. He was seventy four years of age and was a member of Henry Metcalf
Post of this city, and enlisted from Akron, N.Y., in the third New York
Volunteers, Light Artillery, Co. E. He has been feeble for several months.
The funeral is held from the Turtle Point Baptist church to-day at eleven
o'clock. Rev. Jacobus of this city officiates. The interment is made in the
Grimes district cemetery. - Port Allegany Reporter.
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Jerome K. Stull.
The subject of this sketch was born April 21, 1822, at Stulltown, in what was
then Ceres township, now Eldred township. Here he lived until 24 years of age,
when he came to Coryville and bought a farm where he resided the most of his
life. He was married in 1846 to Ann Maria Kent and to them were born five
children, only two of whom survive him, namely Mrs. Flora Taylor of Turtle
Point and J.O. of Farmers Valley. In October, 1866, occurred the death of this
loved wife and mother.
In 1868 he married Miss Lydia Ann Clayson of Portville, N.Y. Two children were
to them - Mrs. Minnie Jackson and Charles W., both living in Olean, N.Y., at
present.
For three years his home has been with his son, J.C., at Farmers Valley. He
was a man of strict integrity and ever hones in his dealings wit his
neighbors. His memory was remarkable and his reminiscences of early life and
struggles with poverty were very interesting.
For many years he was a consistent member of Annin Creek Baptist church, where
he attended covenant meeting the last time in March.
In October last he joined Valley Grange and was very prompt in attendance
although in feeble health.
For more than a year he had suffered from heart failure and in the last few
months Bright's disease. He was very patient and to the last day of his life
was able to walk about the house.
On Wednesday, May 13th, he passed away, after a stroke of paralysis, while
lying in a peaceful slumber, with his loved ones near him. The funeral
services were held in the Coryville church, Rev. P.D. Jacobus officiating,
assisted by Rev. A.B. Sprague, after which the remains were taken to Stulltown
where was performed the beautiful and impressive burial service of the Grange,
after which he was laid to rest by the side of his loved ones who had passed on
before. He is survived by our brother, Joseph Stull of Stulltown, and one
sister, Mrs. Lorinda Young of Farmers Valley.
May he rest in peace until he shall be called to receive his just reward.
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Isaac Terwilliger died in Clermont on Sunday last, aged 68 years. He was a
brother of Benjamin Terwilliger of this borough. The funeral services were
held in the Swedish church at Clermont on Tuesday, Rev. G.H. Patterson
officiating. Interment in Clermont cemetery.
May 28, 1903:
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Death Of Eliza Cogswell Tenny.
Mrs. Eliza Cogswell Tenny died at her home in Lafayette last Thursday, May 21,
at the age of 83 years.
Deceased was born in Rutland, Mass., in 1820, and came west in 1839. In 1835
she was united in marriage to William Tenny at Worcester, Mass. Her husband
died in 1874. Nine children blessed this union, of whom only three are living:
S.O. of Divided Rock, Mo.; F.G. of Lafayette, Reverend C.D. of Rushville, N.Y.
Thirteen grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren, also survive. Miss Eva
Thorn of Smethport was a grandchild of the deceased lady, Mrs. Tenny was a
resident of Smethport in 1852-53.
The funeral services were held in Lafayette Sunday last, Rev. W.T.C. Hanna,
assisted by Rev. Adams officiating.
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George Snyder died at the County Home on Sunday morning after a lingering
illness. He was aged 57 years and had been a resident of Coryville for some
time. His remains were taken to Farmers Valley and the funeral services were
held at the Farmers Valley church, Rev. A.B. Sprague officiating. His remains
were laid at rest in Smith cemetery.
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Died in Shippen township, on September 30, 1867, Temperance, wife of J.L.
Lewis, aged 45 years. The deceased was a daughter of the late Richard
Chadwick, who died about a year and a half ago, and who for many years was
prothonotary of McKean county, having been elevated to and retained in that
position by the almost unanimous consent of both political parties in those
days. He was a man universally beloved by all who knew him and his daughter
seemed to inherit all his good qualities and was the idol of the neighborhood
in which she resided. Her funeral was attended by a large concourse of people -
Emporium Independent.
Jun 4, 1903:
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Man Succumbs in Hay Loft.
R.T. Reynolds Finds Body in Holmes & Gilfilian's Barn Friday.
Identified as David Thompson.
Had Been Dead Several Days Buried from County Home Saturday - Many Wild Rumors
(Initial portions difficult to read. Only a portion excerpted.)
Thompson was formerly a resident of Port Allegany, but for some time past had
been an inmate of the County Home. A short time ago he left the Home and the
last seen of him alive was Monday, May 25, when he was about town. It is
supposed that he went into the barn that evening and died some time during the
night. Thompson was 41 years of age. His remains were interred at the county
plot Saturday morning.
Jun 11, 1903:
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Died at the residence of S.C. Hyde in Keating township on Saturday, November 9,
1867, Mrs. Indianna H. Chapin, widow of the late Henry Chapin, aged 68 years.
On Wednesday morning, November 20, 1867, John Findley of Keating and his son
went into the woods to fall trees for logs. They had cut one tree which,
however, did not fall to the ground, but lodged against another. Mr. Findley
left his son to watch the tree, with instructions to warn him if it started to
fall, and proceeded to cut down the tree against which it had fallen. He had
cut but a few minutes when the tree started and before he could get out of the
way it struck him on the head, breaking his skull and killing him instantly.
P. Ford, Esq., of this borough held an inquest on the body. The following is
the verdict of the jury. The jury find that John Findley came to his death by
the accidental falling of a tree which he and his son were cutting for logs.
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Robert Beatty, an aged resident of Jefferson county, who formerly resided in
Smethport, dropped dead on his son's grave in Circle Hill cemetery,
Punxautawney last Friday, Mr. Beatty, who was in his 80th year, had
accompanied a number of relatives, who visited the cemetery for the purpose of
decorating the graves with flowers, and while watching the proceedings fell
over the grave dead.
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Everett Cummings, five years old, son of Michael Cummings of high street,
Bradford, became very ill on Saturday and despite the efforts of physicians the
little on esoon died. Two brothers of the child were similarly affected and
both have since died, one Monday evening and the other Tuesday morning. At
first it was believed that they had been poisoned from eating canned salmon,
but now the physicians are of the opinion that death was caused by some
contagious disease.
Jun 18, 1903
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It becomes our painful duty to chronicle one of the saddest events that has
befallen our community for a long time. Willis Barrett, resident of Keating
township, McKean county, Pa., died at 9 o'clock in the evening of Friday, March
13, 1868, after a brief but severe illness. Mr. Barrett was born at Bethlehem,
New Hampshire, March 1, 1810. In 1838 he came to this country, which was then
but sparsely settled, and passed a year at the "Canoe Place," now known at Port
Allegany. In the following year he came onto Marvin creek where he has resided
since that time - thirty four years. He was remarkable for his industry,
enterprise and sobriety. With no capital but his own willing hands and hopeful
heart he wrested from the dark solitude of the hemlock forest a bounteous farm
and a beautiful home. Neither the weariness of toil, sickness nor adversity
ever changed the even temper of his mind or forced from his lips harsh or
ungenerous expressions. His goodness of heart and kindness of disposition were
uniform at all times and to all persons. We think no one can truthfully say
that Mr. Barrett ever did him an intentional wrong. His sudden and untimely
death has cast a gloom over the community and left a vacancy which will be
deeply felt and not easily filled. His bereaved family greatly mourn their
irreparable loss, but not as those who are without consolation, for their
husband and father died with a Christian faith and in the dark hour of
dissolution was animated by a Christian's hope.
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Died in Hamlin township, on Friday, March 18, 1868, Fitz William, son of Lieut.
J.M. and Ella A. Robinson, aged 1 month and 19 days.
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Edward Johnson was fatally injured in a scuffle in J.M. Haugh's saloon in Olean
on Tuesday morning. After the scuffle Johnson called for water and fell to the
floor. An examination showed that he had cerebral hemorrhage and he died in a
few hours.
Jun 25, 1903:
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A special from Austin, dated June 24, says: A runaway log train on the Dunlevie
lumber road to day resulted in the killing of Albert George engineer, and Ira
Peabody, a log scaler. Nine men were hurt by jumping from the runaway train
against the rocks. The locomotive was drawing heavy cars up a steep grade when
the weight of the train drew the little locomotive backward on the slippery
rails. After running nearly two miles down grade, the train dashed off the
track at a curve. Of the 15 men who had been on the train when it started to
run away, but two remained on, George and Peabody, both of whom were killed.
The other men were found strewn along the route of the runaway.
On Tuesday of last week the remains of Mr. Leroy, the aged father of Mrs. A.B.
Sprague, were laid at rest at Shurlock, N.Y. The mourning relatives have the
sympathy of a large circle of friends in their sad bereavement.
J. Spencer Gahagan of Mt. Jewett died on Saturday at his home in that place.
He was a prominent lumberman and producer. He came from Indiana county to the
lumber woods about 20 years ago. He operated some wells in the neighborhood of
Titusville until a few months ago. He was 48 years of age and leaves a widow
and seven children two of whom are married. The remains were taken to his
former home of Loop, Indiana county, Sunday. - Bradford Era.
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Resolutions of Respect.
Whereas, It has pleased Almighty God in His Divine Wisdom to remove from our
midst our loved sister, Mollie Terwilliger, be it
Resolved, That while we bow in humble submission to His will we mourn the
loss of our sister who was an honorable member of this Hive, a faithful wife
and a kind, indulgent mother.
Resolved, That we tender our heartfelt sympathy to her family in their sad
affliction.
Resolved, That these resolutions be spread on the minutes of this Hive, that
our charter be draped for a period of 30 days; and that a copy of these
resolutions be sent to the family of the deceased and also be published in our
local papers.
Lizzie F. Hoeder, Lydia Abbey, Isabell Eagan.
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Andrew Hamilton, aged 28 years, had his life crushed out while coupling cars at
Galeton last Thursday.
July 2, 1903:
Wm. J. Ryan, a young man well known in Renovo, was shot and killed Thursday
night by Night Watchman Michael Crowley at that place. The deed occurred in
front of the first National bank and according to the officer's statement he
shot in self defense.
Jul 9, 1903:
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Dies From His Injuries.
M. Lewis Porter Passed Away Tuesday Morning at 8:20.
Died from Internal Injuries.
M.L. Porter died at the Kane Summit Hospital Tuesday morning at 8:20 o'clock
from the injuries he received near the B.&O. Ry depot on Monday of last week, a
detailed account of which was given in these columns last week.
It appears that his injuries were more serious than was supposed at the time of
the accident. His hip was broken in three places and it is thought he was
badly injured internally and for the past few days his life was despaired of.
The deceased is survived by one half-sister and three brothers who are
somewhere in the west, but so far their exact location has not been learned.
He was a member in good standing of the I.O.O.F. of Smethport and was popular
with his brothers of this fraternity. He was aged about 32 years was of a
genial and obliging disposition and had many friends in Smethport who deeply
mourn his untimely death.
Her remains were taken to Franklin, Pa., where the funeral will take place to-
day. A delegation of odd Fellows accompanied the body and the funeral will be
under the auspices of that lodge.
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Death of Mrs. F.E. Rowley
Mrs. Victoria, wife of Fred E. Rowley, died at her home in Port Allegany on
Monday morning. The cause of her death is not known.
Miss Victoria Goodwin, daughter of Thomas Goodwin of Farmers Valley was born
and spent her early days on the Goodwin homestead. On September 22, 1880, she
was united in marriage to Mr. Fred E. Rowley and they took up their residence
in Port Allegany where they have resided until the present. Three children
came to bless this union, two of whom survive, together with her husband, her
father and a maiden sister who live at Farmers Valley. Another sister, Mrs.
Charles H. Moore of Clearfield, Pa., and one brother, Thomas Goodwin of Wilder
Minn.
Mrs. Rowley was a consistent member of the Episcopal church and did a great
deal of work in the parish. She was a kind and loving wife, mother and
neighbor and a large circle of sincere friends will join with her relatives in
their deep sorrow.
The funeral services are being held in Port Allegany this afternoon, Rev. J.
Heber McCandless of St. Luke's church, Smethport officiating.
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Died in Annin township, June 21, 1868, Mrs. Nancy Hodges, wife of Joseph
Hodges, Esq., aged 64 years.
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Died, at Farmington, near Salt Lake City, Utah, July 1, 1868, Ira Oviatt,
formerly of Smethport, age 63 years6 months and 23 days.
In Otto township, August 4, 1868, Phoebe A. Windsor age, 15 years and 8 months.
In Keating township, August 14, 1868, Edward Tracy, aged 72 years. Mr. Tracy
was one of the oldest settlers of that township and well and favorably known to
the citizens of this section of country. He leaves a large circle of relatives
and friends to mourn his loss.
On August 17, 1868, at the age of 85 years, 4 months and 16 days at the
residence of Mr. Gardner Barrett in Keating township, Mrs. Dolly Cogswell, wife
of the late John Cogswell (who died at the same place on the 5th of May last)
after a lingering illness of four weeks, which she bore with Christian
Fortitude and resignation.
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Fatal Trolley Wreck at Warren.
A special from Warren, dated July 5, says: An appalling accident happened on
the Warren Electric Traction Company's road at Irvinedale Park, three miles
outside of this city, shortly after 12 o'clock Saturday morning. Archie
Stricker, aged 20 is dead, John Jensen, aged 20, will die, and Alfred Graham,
aged 20, is seriously injured. A heavily loaded car, on which the men were
riding, collided with another coming in an opposite direction. Stricker,
Jensen and Graham were standing on the forward fender. Graham jumped and this
action saved his life, although he was severely injured. Stricker and Jensen
were caught between the cars and terribly crushed. The former died before
reaching the city and the latter is injured internally and cannot recover.
Page 5.
Albert B. Booth, a prominent Bradford man, died at his home in that place
Sunday morning, aged 56 years.
Jul 16, 1903:
M.E. Schifley, who was injured in a fight at an Italian fruit store in Olean on
July 4th, died on Wednesday of last week.
Emmett Garvey and Estey Carlson, aged about 12 years were drowned in Chautauqua
lake on Saturday while swimming.
Mrs. Rachel Satterly, who resided near Wellsboro, was killed by lightning
recently. She was sitting beside her husband and although he was rendered
unconscious by the shock he received no injuries.
Page 5.
Merrill Ward , age 49 years, died at 7 o'clock yesterday morning, at his
boarding house, No. 94 Boylston street, after an illness of but three days
duration with lockjaw. On July 4, while firing a toy pistol, one of the shots
was accidentally discharged, the powder and wadding penetrating the palm of his
left hand. The wound was cauterized shortly after the accident but on Sunday
the patient displayed signs of tetnus and suffered severely throughout the
day. The anti-toxin treatment was resorted to but all efforts to save the life
of the patient proved unavailing, death relieving his sufferings at the above
stated hour. Mrs. Z. Robinson of Belmont, N.Y., mother of the young man
arrived in the city shortly after his death. The deceased is spoken of as an
industrious, exemplary young man and was held in high esteem by his friends and
associates, says yesterday's Bradford Era.
Page 5.
Joseph Schanes, Sr., of St. Marys was killed by a train on the P.&E. tracks on
July 4th. He was 74 years of age and highly respected.
Jul 30, 1903:
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Editor Herrick's Child Dies.
Mr. and Mrs. John P. Herrick mourn the death of their infant daughter,
Virginia, who died at birth last Friday morning, July 17. The little one gave
up its life that the mother might live. The burial was at the Bolivar cemetery
at sunset on Friday in a grave lined with white and garlanded with roses and
wild flowers by kind friends. Miss Madge Scott of Des Moines, a trained nurse
is caring for Mrs. Herrick and her condition continues to improve front day to
day and her recovery seems assured. Mrs. Herrick's mother, Mrs. Lafayette
Young of Des Moines is also with her, rendering comfort and assistance as only
a mother can. - Bolivar Breeze.
Mr. and Mrs. Herrick have our most sincere sympathy in their hours of
affliction and we hope that Mrs. Herrick may recover rapidly.
Page 5.
While playing around a bonfire near her home at State Line, Tuesday, Nellie
McKune, the 9 year old daughter of Mr. C.F. McKune, overturned a bottle of
crude oil, which ignited and enveloped the little one in flames. The girl was
so badly burned that she died at 9 o'clock yesterday morning, after suffering
intensely - Bradford Era.
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Owen Garvey, aged 65 years was killed while returning from a visit to his
wife's grave at Olean last Thursday afternoon. He was walking along the
Pennsylvania railroad track when he was struck by a train and his head crushed.
Page 5.
John Mellander died at his home in Mt. Jewett on Sunday of last week. He was a
native of Sweden and was 85 years of age.
August 6, 1903:
Page 1. Ancient History.
Died, on Wednesday, Jan. 27, at the residence of her son-in-law, Wm. K. King,
Esq., in Ceres township, Mrs. Betsey Young, in the seventy-sixth year of her
age. [1869]
Page 1. Ancient History.
Died, in Annin, March 10, 1869, Sophronia M., daughter of Geo. F. Tubbs, aged
18 years, 8 months and 13 days.
Ray Dazell of Austin was drowned at that place Sunday afternoon. In company
with Charles Daniels and Clarence Ryma, the unfortunate man was bathing near
the pulp mill and evidently had a fit of some kind. He called to his
companions for help but they were unable to save him. Dazell was a single man
about twenty-five years of age. The body was in the water for some hours.-
Coudersport Enterprise.
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Jeff Sweet of East Olean, aged 26 years, was killed at Culm, N.Y., on Friday.
He was a brakeman on the Pennsylvania railroad and at Cuba some switching was
being done by the crew. He was walking on a side track when he was run down
and cut into pieces by the wheels. Sweet was a single man.
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Death of W.S. Haines.
A New Castle paper of last Saturday has the following to say of a formerly well-
known and popular man of Smethport.
William S. Haines, one of New Castle's most widely known and highly respected
citizens, died at the home of his father, Hosen Haines, at No. 20 South Front
street, shortly after 4 o'clock this morning. The deceased was 36 years of age.
Mr. Haines home is in Shinglehouse, McKean county, where he was employed as a
glassworker. He was a member of the consistory of McKean Lodge No. 223, of the
Masonic order and also belonged to the Blue Lodge at Smethport, Pa. He was
also a member of the B.P.O.E. at Olean, New York.
Some time ago he became ill and shortly afterwards came on a visit to the home
of his parents in this city. During the past few days he became gradually
worse until death came. Heart failure was the cause of his sad demise.
The deceased is survived by a wife and his parents, the former living at his
home in Shinglehouse, Pa., and the latter being residents of this city.
The funeral will take place at 2 p.m. Monday from the late residence of the
deceased on Front street.
Aug 13, 1903:
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Will, the 17-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. John O'Brien of Pine Grove, met
with an accident lat Saturday which proved fatal. The young man was driving a
team drawing supplies for the Citizens' Gas Co., when in some manner a side
board became loosened, one end striking the ground and the other struck the
young man a forceful blow on the back and neck, causing him to fall underneath
the load, which passed over his body. The young man lived until Tuesday. The
funeral was held at Sartwell on Thursday. - Port Allegany Argus.
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Charles B. Nesmith, a well known newspaper man of Warren, and who accompanied
the 16th Regiment to Porto Rico as a correspondent, died suddenly from spotted
fever at Mountain City, Idaho on Thursday. He learned the printers' trade when
a young man but soon left it for reportorial work and had earned an enviable
reputation in that line. For several years he was connect4ed with the local
papers of Warren, the News, Democrat and Mirror. He left Warren about five
years ago and many of his articles concerning the Colorado fields have since
appeared in the Buffalo Express. He was 30 years of age. He is survived by
his wife and daughter of Boise City, Idaho, his parents Mr. and Mrs. John J.
Nesmith and a sister, Miss Lois, of Warren. Deceased was a cousin of Mrs. W.O.
Herzog and Harry R. Henderson of this place.
Aug 20, 1903:
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J.E.B. White, an aged resident of the Marvin creek valley, died at his home
near Marvin dale last Saturday morning from a general braking down of health.
He was 80 years and ? months old.
Mr. White was one of the oldest settlers of this county and had been a
resident of Hamlin township for over fifty years. He came into the county with
the early settlers, cleared up a farm and few men were better known by the old
inhabitants than he. His death will be sad news to a large circle of friends.
His wife and the one child born to them have long since departed this life.
The funeral services were held at his late home and his remains were laid at
rest in the cemetery near Hazelhurst Monday afternoon.
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After a long and lingering illness with consumption Mrs. Sallie Angelina
Evans entered into rest at the advanced age of 79 years, 5 months and 13 days.
The subject of this sketch was born in Broome county, N.Y., Feb. 18, 1824.
She was the oldest daughter of Joseph Hodges and was married to John P. Evans
in the year 1840. They settled in the then almost unbroken forest near the
head of Annin creek. After a few years they moved on a farm in Norwich
township and remained there until after Mr. Evans' death. A few years ago she
with her son, Henry, came to East Smethport where she has been tenderly cared
for by her children.
She was the mother of eleven children, eight of whom survive her, namely
Mulvina Carter of Emporium, Fidelia Smith of Newerf, Ann Gallup of Norwich,
Lillian Richards of Sardinia, Charles of Chicago, Orren of Myrtle and Henry and
William of Smethport. She also leaves three brothers and three sisters who
with a host of friends sincerely mourn her demise.
She was a member of the Baptist church and enjoyed her pastor's visits.
During her long and tedious illness she has proven to all who have been with
her the power of the Almighty to uphold and sustain us, even through the valley
and shadow of death. IN most trying moments she would exclaim, "Praise the
Lord, O my soul". Such deaths are living sermons better than all the
eloquence in human power of speech.
We extend to the family our sympathy in their bereavement and commend them to
her God who doeth all things well.
The funeral was held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the Methodist church, the clergy
of that place officiating, as Rev. Calvin was absent. She was laid to rest
beside her husband. At last reunited.
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A Wellsville dispatch, dated August 17, says: As the result of the explosion
of 25 sticks of dynamite under a bank of blue clay in the new cut of the
Shawmut railroad, a chunk of clay the size of a man's head was thrown 200 feet,
striking Edward Williams of Chicago, an engineer of a steam shovel, and
injuring him so badly that he died a few hours later.
Page 5.
Vernon S. Lillibridge, a son of Mr. and Mrs. L.L. Lillibridge - of Port
Allegany, died at his home in that place on Wednesday of alt week, aged 21
years.
Aug 27, 1903:
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Mrs. Alta Provin, aged about 41 years, wife of A.D. Provin died in a Buffalo
hospital Sunday evening after an illness of three weeks. The cause of her
death was uraemic poisoning.
Miss Alta Sloan was born at Farmers Valley where she resided until as a young
lady, when she was united in marriage to A.D. Provin of the same place. This
union was blessed with two children Miss Nina aged 19, and Harry, aged 16, who
with their father and Mrs. L. Sloan, mother of the deceased, survive to mourn
their loss.
Shortly after their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Provin moved to Warsaw, N.Y.,
where they have since resided. But Mrs. Provin always mad frequent visits to
Smethport o see her mother and her many friends here will deeply mourn her
untimely death. she was a highly accomplished woman with a sunny disposition
and her friends were numbered by her acquaintances in Smethport and vicinity.
The remains of Mrs. Provin were brought from Buffalo to this place Tuesday
afternoon and taken to the residence of Otis Irons, where her mother resides.
The funeral services were held at the house at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon,
Rev. P.S. Calvin of the Baptist church officiating. The remains were laid at
rest in the Farmers Valley cemetery.
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Mrs. Ella G. Carter died very suddenly at the Kane Summit hospital, from a
severe attack of appendicitis aged about 50 years.
The news of the death of this most estimable lady was a severe shock to her
many friends in this borough. Saturday she left here in perfect health to
visit friends in Kushequa. She was taken ill Sunday and on Monday was moved to
the hospital in Kane. Dr. Kane performed an operation but the patient failed
to rally and her death followed.
Miss Ella G. Skallies(?) was formerly a resident of Arcade, N.Y., and on Feb.
4, 1874, was united in marriage to A.,H. Carter. To them one son Roy, was
born, who survives to mourn the loss of a most indulgent and loving mother.
In 1888 Mr. and Mrs. Carter moved to this place, where he conducted a jewelry
store up to the time of his death, nearly five years ago. Since that time Mrs.
Carter has successfully conducted the business. During this time the deceased
has passed through many trying situations which would have broken down most
women but she was so admirably constituted that she bore her troubles bravely
and her brave heart and true womanly character won her many firm friends among
the Smethport people. She has met her share of adversities in this life and
dealt with them in such a way that her path in the Great Beyond should be much
more pleasant.
The remains were borough here from Kane Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday
morning a short prayer was held at her late home by Rev. J.H. McCandless which
was attended by many member of the Eastern Star, of which she was a member and
a large circle of friends. Her remains were then taken to Arcade, N.Y., for
burial, Mrs. J.E. Myers and Miss May Choate accompanying her relatives on their
sad mission.
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Chauncey W. Carter, an employe of the Emery Oil Company, died yesterday
morning at his home in Aiken, the result of injuries sustained on Tuesday while
engaged in pulling rods at a well near Allen's Switch. Carter stood near the
bull wheel in order to guide the rope used in pulling the rods, when his
clothing became caught by the pins of the wheel, hurling him over the shaft
against one of the uprights with great force. The deceased was aged 29 years
and is survived by his widow and an infant child. The funeral will be held at
Port Allegany to-morrow.
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Shortly after six o'clock yesterday morning the people of this community were
shocked by the startling news that Miles Loop, with his daughter, Belle, and
son Earl, had been struck by the flyer going north at the crossing near
Chrisman and he and his daughter fatally injured. The news was but too true
and as scores of people flocked to the scene it was with sadden hearts that
they looked upon the debris of the carriage and remarked upon the accident, one
which had always seemed likely but which was such a terrible blow when it did
come. Mr. Loop had been a prosperous farmer, owning a large farm in the
township, also a house in the borough here where he spent much of his time when
not needed on the farm. Wednesday evening they were in town, Miss Belle being
detained until a late hour with several young ladies, at the residence of C.Y.
White, discussing a party to be held at her home here last night in honor of a
friend and because of the rain, decided to remain in town all night.
Early in the morning the father, son and daughter started to drive out to the
farm. Earl was driving and said he heard a train whistle but it was not plain
and he supposed it was for the crossing above the depot and thought he had
plenty of time to get across but as the horse came onto the track the flyer
rushed into view but a few hundred feet away. He seized the whip and hit the
horse, but it was too late to escape the disaster and the engine struck them,
tearing the buggy to kindling, knocked the father and daughter about 50 feet
and throwing Earl a considerable distance. The horse was uninjured and ran up
the track to the depot. Earl was bruised but as soon as he saw the terrible
conditions and his father and sister apparently dead, he ran for medical
assistance after getting the wrecked buggy away from them. The flyer backed up
and Miss Belle was put aboard and taken to the hospital in Olean, Earl
accompanying her.
Mr. Loop was carried to H.C. Rice's and everything possible done for him but
to no avail for he passed away at 9:15 His back was injured and it was
thought he was hurt internally but the doctors believed it was the great shock
which caused, or at least hastened his death.
While enroute to Olean Belle, although not unconscious, could not recognize
any one. Her hip was broken and her face bruised and at 9:25 she too passed
into that sleep which knows no awakening.
Miles Loop was well known throughout this section as a respected farmer and
oil producer. He was born in Eldred township in 1838, being 65 years of age
and has been a prominent Mason for many years. He was councilman of the
borough 1893-96 and was supervisor of the township at the time of his death.
The daughter was a young lady aged about 30 years, highly respected. She has
taught school several years and had been engaged to have charge of a room in
the Eldred school the coming term. She was an active member of the M.E. church
and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and Lady Macabees. - Eldred Eagle.
The double funeral was held at the Methodist church in Eldred at 9 o'clock
Sunday afternoon and the remains were laid at rest in the family plot on the
Loop farm. The members of the Eldred Lodge F.&A.M. and the Order of the
Eastern Star and L.O.T.M. attended in a body. It was one of the largest
attended funerals ever held in this county, which shows the high esteem in
which Mr. and Miss Loop were held where they were known.
Sep 3, 1903:
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Mrs. Elizabeth Gary died at the residence of her son-in-law F.T. Charnock, on
East Main street Monday afternoon, aged ?? years after an illness of several
weeks. The cause of her death was _ _ _ _ brought about from a wearing out of
the system.
Mrs. Gary was born in Richmond, Va. By her first husband she had two
children, George W. Furcron of Pittsburg and Dr. Guss W. Furcron of New York
city. After the death of Mr. Furcron she was married to Mr. Gary, by whom she
had three children. Henry E. Gary of Findlay, Ohio, Emmet B. Gary of Wheeling,
W.Va., and Mrs. F.T. Charnock of this place.
Since the death of her husband she has made her home with her daughter and
has been a resident of this place for something over a years, during which time
she had made many friends. She was a devout member of the Baptist church and
while in health she did a great deal of work in this cause.
Tuesday morning a short prayer was held at the house over her remains, Rev.
P.S Calvin officiating. Her remains were taken to Wheeling, W.Va., where the
funeral was held Wednesday afternoon. Interment in the family plot in that
city.
Page 1. Ancient History.
Died, September 3, 1869, Orin Wm. King, only son of Robert and Pauline E.
King, aged 1 year, 4 months and 23 days.
We noticed last week the death of a Dr. Gould by suicide at Iscliua(?), N.Y.
Since then we have bee pained to learn that this was Dr. B.S. Gould of
Emporium, formerly of Port Allegany, this county.
Page 5.
Joseph Kavanaugh, a Canadian, aged 23 years, was killed by the cars near
Cross Fork one evening last week.
Sep 17, 1903:
Page 1. Ancient History.
Died on Monday, Nov. 8, 1869 at his residence in Keating township, William
Williams, Esq., aged 76 years. Mr. Williams was a native of Delaware county,
N.Y. He came to McKean county in 1820. After remaining some two years,
spending most of his time in the Bunker Hill settlement, he returned to
Delaware county. In 1824 he came back to McKean county, bringing with him his
family and took up his residence in this place, where he resided for several
years. Subsequently he purchased the property in Keating township on the
opposite side of Marvin creek from this borough, upon which he continuously
resided until the date of his death. He was a carpenter by trade and followed
the business for many years after coming to this county. Many of the old
buildings now standing in this vicinity were erected by him. He was a man of
great energy and in his day acquired considerable property. He was one of the
founders of the Baptist church of this place and for sixty years has led a
Christian life. HE was esteemed by all who knew him as a man of strict
integrity and in his business relations wronged no man of a farthing. He
leaves a widow, three sons, two daughter and a large circle of friends to
mourn his death.
Oct 15, 1903:
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Isaac S. Reynolds of East Smethport died at the home of John Stull shortly
after midnight Friday, aged bout 68 years. The cause of his death was liver
and bowel trouble and he had been confined to his bed about three weeks.
Mr. Reynolds came to East Smethport about 20 years ago and for a number of
years was employed as chemist in the Extract works by his brother-in-law L.J.
Backer. Afterward he conducted a small drug store in that place for some
time. The Judge as he was familiarly called by his friends, was a man who made
friends among all classes of people and during his residence in Keating
township was elected to and filled nearly all the township offices within the
gift of the voters, from inspector of election to justice of the peace. From
the latter he derived the title of Judge. Judge Reynolds possessed an
unusually bright mind and had it not been for his one weakness he would have
undoubtedly have been one of the leading men of this county.
On the evening of the last day of last century the social and fraternal order
known as the Independent Order of Frogs, was organized in this borough and
Judge Reynolds was chosen as the leader, Supreme Congenial. Since that time
the members of this order have been his truest friends and during his last days
on earth they spared no expense in making him comfortable.
Mr. Reynolds is survived by two brothers, a wife and two daughters who live
in or near Mansfield, Pa., but because of some estrangement in days long gone
by he died and was laid at rest without the comforting presence of those most
dear to him. What ever might have been the cause of the channel which
separated him from his family it seems that his deathbed should have spanned
this breach.
The funeral services were held at St. Luke's chapel, Rev. J. Heber McCandless
officiating, Sunday last at 2:20 o'clock and interment was made in Rose Hill
cemetery. The Order of Frogs, abut fifteen, in number, attended in a body.
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The people of Portville received a shock yesterday in the sudden death of
Mrs. John G. Parish of that place which occurred some time during the
forenoon. When Mr. Parish returned from work at noon, he entered the house by
way of the kitchen, but noticing that there were no preparations under way for
dinner he hastened to the dining room and found Mrs. Parish lying on the floor
beside an overturned rocking chair. Upon examination it was discovered that
she had been dead for some time, the end having been brought about by heart
trouble. The deceased was one of Portville's best known and most highly
esteemed ladies. She was 66 years of age and is survived by her husband and
two daughters, Mrs. L.H. Brooks of this city and Mrs. Earl Marsh of Portville.
Her sudden death has borough sorrow to many friends and the family have much
sympathy in their bereavement. - Saturday's Olean Times.
Page 1.
Leona, the little daughter of MR. and Mrs. L.E. Freeman of Norwich died
Friday noon, Oct 6, after an illness of only a few hours of cholera infantum,
aged 3 years, 10 months and 14 days. The funeral was held Sunday, Oct. 11, at
the Union church, Colegrove, and interment made in the Colegrove cemetery. She
was the pet of all with her loving ways and the sorrowing family have the
sympathy of all in their sudden bereavement.
Page 1. Ancient History.
We regret to announce the death of Franklin T. Backus of Cleveland, which
occurred on Saturday, May 14, 1870. He was a brother of Messers. Seth A. and
John C. Backus and Mrs. Mary Milliken of this place. Mr. Backus was one of the
oldest member of the bar in Ohio. He was born in Lee, Berkshire county, Mass.,
was graduated at Yale college and went to Cleveland in 1836. (article
continues)
Page 1. Ancient History.
Died, on Sunday morning, May 15, 1870, Mr. John McCoy, at the house of his
son, Dr. Wm. Y. McCoy. Mr. McCoy was in the 86th year and had been living with
his son in this place for several months past although his permanent residence
for many years past has been at Ellicottville, N.Y., to which place his remains
were taken for interment.
Page 1. Ancient History.
Died on Monday, May 2, 1870, in Liberty township, John A., son of O.G. and
Hannah M. Griffin, aged 22 years, 10 months and 6 days.
Page 1. Ancient History.
Rhoda, widow of the late P.E. Scull of this borough, died on the 13th day of
July, 1870. She lived a little longer than the allotted "three score years and
ten" being seventy years old the 26th of last February. The deceased was
nearly a life-long resident of this county, and for many yeas past her home has
been in this borough. (Article continues)
Oct 22, 1903:
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The Bradford Era of Monday says"
Peter J. Healey, a resident of No. 5 Grove street, while walking on the
B.R.&P. tracks near the depot shortly after 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon, was
struck by a moving freight car and knocked to the rails, the wheels of the car
passing over him midway between the hips and shoulders, crushing his life out
instantly.
At the time of the fatality a crew was engaged in switching cars in the
central yards. Healey started from the passenger depot in the direction of
East Bradford and had scarcely gone a distance of 100 yards on the railroad
when he observed the approach of an engine. Stepping from the main track to
the switch he failed to see the freight car which had been "thrown" into the
siding, and which struck him across the back knocking him across the out rail.
Before he could save himself the wheels had added another victim to the
countless list of railroad fatalities. Both arms were severed between the
elbow and shoulders, and the body was terribly mangled. Healey was dead before
the railroad men in the yards reached his side. The body was removed to
Still's undertaking rooms where it was prepared for burial.
The deceased was aged 42 years and had long been identified with the railroad
service, his last employment being with the B.B.&K. as fireman. He is survived
by his widow and five children, all residents of this city.
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Pauline, wife of Delevan Emery, died at 11:45 o'clock Saturday night, at the
family residence, No. 126 Congress street, Bradford, after 14 weeks of intense
suffering with typhoid fever which finally culminated in cerebro spinal
meningitis.
Mrs. Pauline Chapman Emery was born near Petroleum Center in 1870 and removed
to Bradford with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F.H. Chapman, in 1879, and has since
been a resident of that city. On April 11, 1892, she was united in marriage to
Delevan Emery, at the Church of the Ascension. Her many attractive personal
qualities, her accomplishments and talents, caused her to be one of the most
popular of the young ladies of Bradford.
The deceased is survived by her husband; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank H.
Chapman of Congress street; three sisters, Mrs. Arthur Harley of Octave, Ariz.;
Mrs. William Broder and Miss Hazel Chapman of Bradford; an aunt, Mrs. Walter J.
Russell of Bradford, and an uncle, W.A. Dickson of Barnesville, Ky.
Oct 29, 1903:
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Jonathan Adams, who has been an invalid for some time, died at his home in
Derrick City on Monday. The deceased is survived by his wife, two sons, Milo
S. Adams, superintendent of the Coryville chemical works, William Adams of
Findlay, Ohio, and three daughters.
Page 5.
Mrs. John Wardecker of Carlisle, Pa., died at her home one day last week.
She was a sister of Mrs. Frank Kerns of this borough.
Nov 5, 1903:
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Chas. Duke of Wellsville died at the Steuben Sanitarium in Hornellsville on
Wednesday night of lat week, aged 63 years and nine months.
Mr. Duke was formerly a resident of this county, he and his family having
lived in Duke Enter from the time of the oil excitement in this county until
about five years ago when he moved to Wellsville. He was a prominent oil man
and was vice president of the Commercial National Bank of Bradford.
Of the immediate family, Mr. Duke is survived by his wife, two sons and one
daughter, namely: Charles A. Duke of Duke Center, Darwin T. Duke of Wellsville
and Mary Alice, now Mrs. Wallace Mullin of Bradford.
The funeral was held in Wellsville on Saturday, Rev. C.B. Perkins conducting
the services.
Page 1. Ancient History.
Died, at his residence in Ceres, Pa., on the 3d of October, 1870, William
Bell, in his 82d year.
At Ceres, Pa., on the ?th of October, 1870, Ann Eliza, wife of W.K. King, in
her 34th year.
Nov 12. 1903:
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Hon. Loyal Ward died suddenly at his home in Bradford last Sunday evening of
heart failure aged 76 years 10 months and 4 days. Sunday morning he arose in
his usual health and attended religious services. That evening after supper he
complained of a sharp pain in his chest and requested his wife to get him a cup
of hot water. Mrs. Ward started to comply with his request but before she was
out of the room he fell face downward off the lounge and expired before she
could reach his side. Neighbors were summoned but their efforts at
resuscitation were fruitless.
Loyal Ward was one of the oldest and best known residents of McKean county,
where he has been a citizen since early manhood. He was born in Great Valley,
Cattaraugus county, N.Y., and was the fourth of a family of eight children of
Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Ward. The family removed to Racine, Wis., while Mr.
Ward was a child returning to Cattaraugus county after an absence of three
years. The boy was educated in the public schools and at the Springville, N.Y.
seminary. Subsequently he became a school teacher and was engaged at his
chosen occupation at Tarport and Littleton villages which afterward became
parts of Bradford city and at Limestone and Salamanca. At the latter place he
was principal of the High School for several terms.
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In 1853 Mr. Ward was united in marriage to Miss Adaline E. Melvin, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. John F. Melvin, pioneers of McKean county, Seven children blest
the union of whom but two are now living. Mrs. Brewer Button(?) of Chicago
Ill., and Wilbur Ward of Independence, Kan.
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On Monday afternoon Charles Lover the 13-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph
Lover was literally blown to pieces as the result of the explosion of a nitro-
glycerine can which he and some other boys were playing with at East Kane. The
Kane Republican of Tuesday gives the following details of the horrible accident.
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Hiram Beardsley, a pioneer resident and oil producer of the Tuna valley dies
at his home on Saturday. He drilled the first oil well in McKean county in
1865. It was in the city of Bradford and the only reason he did not find oil
was that he did not drill deep enough. He was 78 years of age.
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S.C. Andrews, a soldier of the War of the Rebellion, died at his home in
Eldred last Thursday evening. He was 61 years old and leaves a wife and two
daughters.
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Frank Lane and Rell Jackson, two young men of Jamestown were drowned in
Chautauqua Lake on Friday last. They went duck hunting that morning and that
was the last seen of them alive.
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Mrs. Elizabeth Leonard, a pioneer resident of the Bradford valley, is dead.
She was aged 94 years.
Nov 19, 1903:
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A most shocking and deplorable fatality occurred yesterday afternoon on
School street, when the life of John Leonard Hinchey, a 9-year-old boy, was
crushed out almost instantly by a trolley car. The lad has just left the
schoolroom where he was a pupil, and with other children was on the street in
the vicinity of the Third ward school buildings. He had crossed the street and
was chatting with some of his playmates when he started back hurriedly to go to
his home for dinner. A trolley car was coming in his direction but he did not
observe it until it was almost upon him. The motorman threw on a reverse
current, rang the bell and shouted at the boy, but it was then too late, says
yesterday's Bradford Era.
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The child who was killed was a son of Mr. and Mrs. John Hinchey of No. 12
School street, and he was a bright, manly little chap who was a general
favorite . John Hinchey, the father, formerly a superintendent for the
Commercial Gas Co., has for a long time been suffering from illness and the
bereavement which came upon him so suddenly yesterday, rendered his condition
quite serious. Mrs. Hinchey was informed of the death of her son by a
schoolboy, immediately after the accident and the grief of mother was pitiable
to witness.
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A young man named Harris Harvey, who has been working in Frisbee's mill of
late, was killed on Tuesday night last (January 29, 1871) The particulars of
the case are about as follows. Young Harvey who worked from noon till
midnight, was relieved by other hands at about 11:30 o'clock when he (Harvey)
proposed to go down the slide and get some logs arranged for drawing up after
which he would repair to the house. About half an hour expired and as Harvey
did not return one of the mill hands went out to see what was the cause of his
long stay. His feet were seen sticking above the water, the remainder of his
body being under and held in this position by some logs which had rolled over
and crushed him to death. The general supposition is that Harvey had loosened
one end of some of the logs that were lying near the water's edge and was
passing to the other end for the same purpose when the logs gave way, forcing
him into the creek and crushing his head and body in a shocking manner.
Deceased was about 22 years of age and said to be an industrious and promising
young man.
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Died in Smethport, Feb. 11, 1871, Mr. Bester Corwin, aged 78 years. The
deceased was a native of Connecticut and emigrated to Madison county, N.Y., in
1802. In 1838 he came to Smethport where he has lived ever since, with the
exception of about eight months. He was converted to Christ in 1881 first
uniting with the Baptist church in Woodsock and afterwards with the Baptist
church in this place in 1898. He continued a faithful and consistent member of
his chosen church until his death. His last sickness was short and his death
peaceful - that of a Christian who sleeps in Jesus. Mr. Corwin leaves behind
him a wife, with whom he has lived happily upwards of fifty-two years, and
three surviving children to mourn his loss.
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Harry Thomas, son of ex-County Treasurer Charles M. Thomas of Cameron county,
was accidentally killed on Thursday of last week at Emporium. The young man
entered his bed room at his parents home to get a shotgun, intending to go on a
hunting trip, when Mrs. Thomas heard a report. Upon gong to the room she found
her son dead, the contents of the gun having entered his left side just above
the heart. From the position the body lay it was very evident he was pulling
the gun from behind a chest when the trigger caught, discharging the piece.
Nov 26, 1903:
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Marguerite, the 6-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Rich of
Hazelhurst was badly burned Thursday morning at 11 o'clock, and died Friday
morning at 10:30 o'clock from her injuries.
The clothing of the child was accidentally ignited at an open fireplace. The
mother was hanging the family washing on the line when the accident occurred
and the child instinctively ran for her mother with her clothes ablaze. When
she reached the yard the wind fanned the flames until she was a mass of fire.
The mother tried to tear the clothing from the little one and her screams and
those of the child attracted the attention of neighbors who came to her
assistance.
Bert Thompson took off his overcoat and wrapped the child in it rolling her
form upon the ground until the flames were extinguished. The child was taken
into the house where an examination of her body showed that her stomach, chest,
neck, arms and hands and back of her neck were a mass of blisters. The face
was also badly burned and at first it was supposed that her eyesight had been
destroyed. Later the child was able to see and could recognize persons at her
bedside.
Everything possible was done to relieve the patient, but she lived only a few
hours and died after most horrible suffering. The mother's hands were
painfully but not seriously burned in her effort to save the child.
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Joseph Bamberger of Bradford, aged 42 years, employed as a brakeman on the
Erie railroad, fell beneath a train near Mt. Alton Monday afternoon and was
horribly crushed.
At the time of the accident Bamberger was standing on the rear car of the
train, which had been backed into a siding. Whether in setting a brake his
hand slipped or he became overbalanced and fell, will never be known but after
the train had moved about half its length the mutilated body of the brakeman
was found lying alongside the rails. The head was a shapeless mass, the right
arm was cut off and both feet were completely severed at the ankles. The body
and limbs were terribly crushed and bruised.
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Died, at his residence in Farmers Valley, March 9, 1871, Charles F. Ferris in
his 86th years. The deceased has long been a resident of this county and for
many years a devoted Christian and died in the full assurance of a blessed
immortality beyond the grave.
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Died, at his residence in Smethport, on Wednesday afternoon, February 22,
1871, Dr. Jedediah Darling, after a sickness of about two weeks duration.
The dread announcement of the demise of our highly esteemed fellow townsman
sped over the community like a pestilence burdening the very air with mourning
and carrying inexpressible sorrow to every household and heart. His illness
being of a neuralgic nature, his friends never doubted his recovery until
within a day or two of his death.
The subject of this notice was born at Gill, Massachusetts, September 25,
1814, and was consequently fifty-six years old the 25th day of last September.
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Ulie Welsh, aged 69 years, who died very suddenly at his house in Sartwell
last week, was one of the pioneer settlers of that vicinity and quite well
known throughout the county.
A wreck occurred on the B.&S. railroad Tuesday morning at Bailey Run, about
ten miles from Austin, in which M.G. Walter, one of the most highly respected
and popular engineers on the road, lost his life. The wreck was caused by
running into a landslide on the track and it was not until night that the
unfortunate man's remains were removed from beneath the wreckage, although 3
large crew of men were employed. He leaves a wife, two daughters and a son to
mourn his untimely demise. Cross Fork News.
Dec 3, 1903:
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Died in Williamsport, May 20, 1871, Mrs. Elmira Hinman, aged 26 years. Mrs.
Hinman was the daughter of Thomas Goodwin of Farmers Valley. Her death will be
regretted by a large circle of friends. Peace to her ashes.
At Howard Hill, on May 19, 1871, Mrs. Polly B., wife of Lyman L. Smith, aged
51 years, 4 months and 11 days.
Mrs. Charles R. Paulson died at her home near Griffith last Friday morning,
pneumonia being the cause of her death.
Edgar Mackey, an actor, who was taken ill with typhoid fever while the Bennett
Moulton company was playing an engagement at Butler, died at the Bradford
hospital Sunday morning. He was aged 34 years.
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