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McKean County Miner 1905
DEATHS IN MCKEAN COUNTY 1905
From
THE MCKEAN COUNTY MINER NEWSPAPER
Transcribed by Ronald J. Reid, 2009
The dates shown prior to each item or group of items is the date of
publication. This can only be considered a partial list as many pages of the
paper are unreadable and some may have been missed. All items were found on
page 5 of the paper unless specifically noted otherwise.
Some notices from "Ancient History" appear with year in [ ].
INDEX of Names
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Ralph Eugene Backus [1880]
Ellen C. Barrett [1880]
Catherine (Daily) Bartlett [1880]
Henry Beckwith [1880]
Levi Bishop
James M. Bly
Mrs. Fred Bonghton [Boughton?]
John Bossie
Caroline Brennan [1880]
Mrs. Ira Burdick
LeRoy Burdick
Ellen (Quirk) Burns
Jerome Burns
John Butler
Thomas Callehan
James Campbell
George C. Chapin
Mrs. J. Coats
John Colligan
John M. Confer
Thomas Cooney
Peter Cooper
Hiram Cronk
Seymour Davis
Chester Orlando Dolley
Flora Jane (Gallup) Dunbar
William F. Eddy
Roy Ellis
Mrs. Mary Gillette
Mrs. C.C. Graves
Mrs. Fred Green
Peter Hatter
Mrs. Joseph Hallett
John Hamilton
Frank Harrington
Frederick Heathcote
Morris Herron
Anna Hyde
Mrs. George Irons
J.L. Johnson
James Joyce
Horace B. King [1880]
Leonard Koenig
Arthur P. Lovejoy [1878]
Dennis Lundergan
Susan Lyons
Wilhelmina Martin [1880]
Elizabeth (Reilly) McCabe
Mrs. Bert Moore
James Murphy
Harry Nightingale
Judge S.N. Norton
William O'Connell
William G. Ogilvie
John Okerlund
Mrs. Ruth Patchen
Joseph Patterson
Jeanie Paul [1880]
Charles R. Plumb
infant son of Harry Pierce
Daniel Randall
James Renwick
Neil Roberts
Alice Rounds
Mrs. Eugene Shaw
John Shea
Amanda (Hokenson) Shelander
D.V. Shepard [1879]
J. Singor
Frank Smith
J.W. Smith
William Spring
George E. Stense
John Stoddard
John P. Taylor [1880]
Albert G. Taylorson
Mrs. Charles Thomas
Lynn Tice
Isabelle (Fairbanks) Todd
Dr. M.A. Todd
Thomas S. Tyler [1880]
Harry Velie
O. Weatherland
Lella Webster [1880]
Thomas Welsh
Paul Wendel
Alvin L. Wright [1880]
Arthur Young [1878]
Rachel Elida Young [1880]
R.H. Young
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Jan 5, 1905:
Paul Wendel, whose death occurred Dec 28th at Olean, came to McKean county
about the year 1854(?), when it was all a wilderness and cleared a farm at
Colegrove. There he lived and thrived until eighteen years ago. He sold his
farm to N.W. Heinnemanand moved to Olean where he has since resided. Three
years ago his wife was taken away and since then he had made his home with his
eldest daughter. About two months ago he began to fail and three weeks ago
the family was called, al thinking the end had come, but he revived and the
children left for their homes. At 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 24, he breathed
his last. During the eighteen years he lived in Olean he had met a large
circle of friends and he was a steady member of the German Lutheran church.
He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Morris Herron, for many years a resident of Bradford and one of the most
widely known business men of the county, died at his home at 22 Boylston
street Thursday, Dec. 29, 1904. He was aged 66 years and is survived by his
widow and three daughters.
Jan 12, 1905:
Page 1.
Joseph Patterson, aged about 60 years, died at the County, Home at 10
o'clock last Saturday morning, Jan. 7, after a lingering illness of Brights'
disease and vulvular heart trouble. The deceased had been ill nearly all
winter and was contemplating going to the Soldiers Home, but before he got
read he was not able to stand the trip and a little over two weeks ago he
decided to go to the County Home.
The deceased was born in Allegheny, Pa., and when the War of the Rebellion
broke out he enlisted with a Pittsburg regiment, with which he did honorable
service. He was afterward united in marriage and two sons were the fruits of
the union. Later the family drifted apart and it is not known here whether
any or all of his family survive. He has one sister who resides in Allegheny
and four brothers, one of whom is supposed to live in Foxburg, Pa.
Joseph Patterson came to Smethport upwards of 20 years ago and most of the
time has been employed by John F. Rooney in his meat market, he being a
butcher by trade. A t different times he has accepted positions in adjoining
towns but always called Smethport his home and would return after a short
time. He was of a quiet, retiring disposition and never told anyone much of
his past life. He was an expert at his trade and an honest, hard worker for
his employer.
The funeral services were held at St. Luke's church at 2 o'clock Monday
afternoon, Rev. J. Heber McCandless officiating, and his remains were laid at
rest in Rose Hill cemetery.
Feb 2, 1905:
Page 2.
Struck on a Railroad Crossing.
Sleighing Party from the Universal church, Hornellsville.
Ten women Killed Last Night.
Hornellsville, N.Y., Feb. 1. - A passenger train on the Pittsburg, Shawmut &
Northern railroad tonight crashed into a sleigh containing 13 women, killing
10 outright and so seriously injuring the remain three that two are in a
serious condition. The accident occurred near Arkport. The sleigh was one of
three carrying a party fro the Universalist church of this city.
The dead; Mrs. Mary Gillette, Mrs. Charles Thomas, Mrs. Fred Bonghton, Mrs.
Eugene Shaw, Mrs. Joseph Hallett, Mrs. J. Coats, Mrs. C.C. Graves, Mrs. Fred
Green, Mrs. Bert Moore and Mrs. Ruth Patchen.
The injured: Mrs. F.R. Bowley, Mrs. Bond, Mrs. Wallace Clark.
(The article continues at length.)
Page 1.
Mr. Editor: - Will you kindly publish a brief tribute to the memory of
George C. Chapin, who departed this life December 3rd, 1904, in Weedsport. He
was born in the town of Freedom, Cattaraugus county, N.Y., October 3rd, 1826.
His early life was spent in Auburn, N.Y. At the age of 12 years he went to
Smethport, Pa., to reside with his uncle, Benjamin Corwin. Later we were
schoolmates at the Academy. After leaving school, he taught several terms in
adjoining districts. Following this he learned the cabinet maker's trade, was
an architect and undertaker, also holding many important offices. He early
formed the purpose to do well whatever he had to do.
In 1849 he was married to Miss Emily Burdick of Norwich, Pa. Six children
blessed their union, three of whom survive; Cortez C. of Denver, col., Glenn
S. of South Norwalk, Conn., and Mrs. C.W. House of Auburn, N.Y. In 1860 he
moved to Weedsport, N.Y., where he spent the rest of his life. He was a
devoted husband, a kind and loving father, a worthy citizen and true friend.
He was early in life converted, and always lived by the golden Rule. In the
last few years he had been in failing health, still he remained cheerful and
patient. His last illness was apoplexy. Just before losing consciousness his
eyes were attracted to a certain point in the ceiling above him, where he
gazed for some time, then with his cane he pointed to the place where his eyes
were fixed. At once his restlessness ceased. In a short time he became
unconscious and remained so, until his spirit took flight. We assume he saw
the appearance of a Heavenly Messenger, who had come to welcome him home. Be
it as it may, fancied or real, we are led to say, with one of old, "Let me die
the death of the righteous, let my last end be like his."
Mr. S. Rose, Auburn, N.Y.
Page 1.
Mrs. Elizabeth McCabe died at the old homestead in Reilly Hollow, Keating
township, on Tuesday, January 31, 1905, in her 84th year, the cause of her
death being the infirmities of old age.
Miss Elizabeth Reilly was born in Virginia, County Cavan, Ireland in 1821.
Early in life she came to the United States with her parents first settling in
Philadelphia. In 1842, the family, consisting of the father, mother, four
sons and two daughters (including the subject of this sketch) came to this
county and settled in Reilly Hollow, where the deceased passed the balance of
her life.
During her residence in Philadelphia she was united in marriage to Hugh
McCabe and the fruits of this union were twelve children, six of whom survive
to mourn the loss of a most kind and devoted mother, namely; Mrs. J. Ryan of
Suggertown, Miss Maria and James, who live on the old homestead, John of
Sultan, Washington, Leo and Ambrose of Erie.
Mrs. McCabe was always a devout Catholic and in the time of adversity she
always depended upon her faith. When she and her family first came to this
county it was practically a wilderness and the early settler had to endure
many hardships and adversity stared those hardy pioneers in the face more
often than it does the people of today but she was always pleasant and
companionable and she will be greatly missed by a large circle of friends
among the older inhabitants.
The funeral services will be held at the home Friday morning Rev. Father
Cosgrove officiating, and her remains will be laid at rest beside those of her
husband in St. Elizabeth's cemetery.
Mar 9, 1905:
Page 1.
Died, at his home on East Water street at 8:20 o'clock this morning, Leonard
Koenig aged nearly 52 years, of diabetes.
The sad intelligence of Mr. Koenig's death came unexpected in the public
while it was generally known that he was ill, his condition was not thought to
be critical by many people. He ahd been a resident of this borough for the
past 17 years and up to within a few months had worked at his trades of
painter and upholsterer. He was an industrious and substantial citizen of the
kind which is held in respect by the entire community and his loss is
sincerely regretted. He was a kind father and husband and a genial and
generous friend.
Leonard Koenig was born in Germany April 2, 1853. He came to America in
1887 and for a short time resided in New York and Philadelphia. In 1888 he
came to Smethport and soon afterward settled with his family in this place
where he has resided until his death. A widow and three children, Leo,
Richard and Margaret survive to mourn their loss and two sisters, Miss Marie
Koenig of Germany and Mrs. Carl Sasse of this place. Deceased was a member of
the K.O.T.M.
Page 1.
William G. Ogilvie, at one time a resident of Smethport and well known
throughout the county, died on Thursday last at the home of Mrs. .P.R. Cotter
in Eldred, after three months of suffering, hovering most of the time between
life and death. On Nov. 2, 1904, the gold Eagle Hotel, of which he was
proprietor burned, and in repairing it later, he took a severe cold which
confined him to his bed, he being removed to the home of Mrs. Cotter to be
more convenient for the patient. He was not considered dangerously ill until
brain fever set in and with other complications made his fight for life for
several weeks a desperate one.
He was aged about 33 years and leaves a widow and three small children. He
carried insurance policies amounting to $2,500 in the Prudential company, says
the Eldred Eagle.
Thomas Cooney aged about 50 years, a resident of Sartwell, died at his home
Thursday of pneumonia after an illness of but a few days.
Apr 13, 1905:
Page 3.
James M. Bly of rock Run died at 7:30 Sunday evening of chronic mylitis. He
leaves to mourn his death four brothers and three sisters. The funeral was
held at Sartwell on Wednesday. - Port Allegany Argus.
George E. Stense, aged 13, died at Homestead yesterday morning of rabies.
Stense was one of six bitten by a mad dog on March 14. He was one of the
worst sufferers. Children of the public schools sent him to a hospital where
he received Pasteur treatment and he was dismissed supposedly cured, one week
ago. On Monday, however, the symptoms of rabies returned and he was again
taken to the hospital but he succumbed in great agony this morning. The other
victims of the animal's bites are out of immediate danger.
Harry Velie committed suicide by taking carbolic acid on Thursday last at
his home near Coudersport. Mr. Velie was 32 years of age and is survived by a
wife, four children and his aged mother. No cause is known for self
destruction. Some years ago his father committed suicide.
Apr 20, 1905:
Page 1.
Conductor Albert G. Taylorson of the B.R.&P. while engaged in coupling cars
near Limestone shortly after 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon, slipped and fell to
the track, the cars passing over his legs between the knees and hips, crushing
the members in a terrible manner. The injured man was placed aboard a caboose
and brought to Bradford without delay, being subsequently conveyed to the
hospital. The injuries were of such a nature that nothing could be done to
alleviate the sufferings and death resulted within a few minutes.
Conductor Taylorson was in charge of a work train at the time of the
accident, and was alone when he went between the cars to make the couplings.
It is therefore a conjecture as to the exact cause of the fatality. He was
aged 33 years and had been a resident of this city during his connection with
the B.R.&P. The deceased is survived by a widow and daughter, the latter aged
three years. - Bradford Era.
At Hickox last Friday night, Peter Cooper, who had been in poor health for
some weeks, slashed his throat with a razor cutting it from ear to chin, death
resulting in a few hours. He is survived by a wife, four daughters and two
sons, who have the sympathy of the entire community. - Potter Democrat.
While Attorney Sheridan Gorton was on a visit at Freindship the first of the
week two deaths occurred of men whom he had know from infancy. Judge S.N.
Norton, one of his most intimate friends, was one and a distant relative,
James Renwick, the other. Mr. Gorton attended both funerals as did Mrs.
Gorton, who was summoned to Friendship Monday.
May 11, 1905:
Page 1.
Conductor Helterline of train No. 80, east bound, reported the discovery of
a man lying dead beside the tracks a few rods below the depot at Ludlow, at an
early hour Sunday morning. The coroner was notified and john McKnall was
instructed to go down to Ludlow and bring the remains to Smullin Bros.
undertaking rooms. The only papers found on the man's person were a letter
head of Parker & Black, paper dealers at Warren, and a number of slips bearing
the name of the same firm, together with a small card having the name, Henry
C. Johnson, written thereon. The man had fallen off a freight train, both
legs were cut off and he was otherwise badly bruised. A man who had been
traveling with the deceased said he was a paper hanger by trade and that his
home was in Titusville, but did not know his name.
Mr. and Mrs. William H. Eddy of Titusville, were reached through the
authorities of that place and believing that the description given indicated
that the unfortunate man was their son, they came to Kane by the eleven
o'clock train this morning. Their worst fears were realized. The remains are
those of their son, William F. Eddy, thirty-four years of age, a paper-hanger
by trade and unmarried. - Kane. Republican.
Page 3.
Dr. M.A. Todd, one of the oldest and best known physicians of Bradford, died
last Thursday from blood poisoning. He was aged 58 years and is survived by a
wife and one son.
Page 3.
A monument of neat and substantial design has just been placed in the
Catholic cemetery on the lot of Mr. M. Burns to the memory of his wife, Ellen
Quirk and Jerome Burns. The work was furnished and completed at Olean by
Foley Bros. Col
Seymour Davis of Marvindale died Wednesday morning of heart failure. He was
45 years old and is survived by a widow and eight children.
May 18, 1905:
Page 3.
Hiram Cronk, aged 104 years, the sole survivor of the war of 1812, died at
his home in Ava, N.Y., on Saturday. He was given a military funeral in New
York City and his body was buried in Mt. victory Cypress Hill cemetery, where
more than half a hundred of his fellow comrades of that war are laid at rest.
Miss Susan Lyons, 21 years old, a victim of tuberculosis, from which she had
long been a sufferer, died at her home in Mt. Alton Saturday evening. She was
a most estimable young woman who was highly esteemed in the community and her
untimely death is deplored by many friends.
Frank Smith, a fireman on the B.&S. log train, met with a terrible accident
at Wharton Tuesday about 1 p.m. which resulted in his death the same evening.
The train on which Smith was working was standing on the switch. It started
up and in attempting to jump on the engine his foot went through the stop and
was caught in the gearing, fearing his right leg from his body at the hip
joint and crushing it in a frightful manner. - Galeton LeaderDispatch.
J. Singor, a Polish boy, aged 15 years, was drowned in the Perkins dam at
Shingle House last Saturday.
Jun 1, 1905:
Page 3.
William O'Connell, aged 51 years died at his home in Mt. Alton Tuesday
afternoon after an extended illness with stomach trouble. The funeral
services were held at Mt. Alton this morning, Rev. Father Doyle officiating
and his remains taken to Bradford for burial.
Chester Orlando Dolley, a well known and popular young Port Allegany citizen
and business man, died at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. A.
Dolley, this morning, May 26th, at five o'clock after a long illness in which
the young man made a desperate fight for life against odds that finally
prevailed. He was first prostrated with typhoid fever several months ago and
after a prolonged illness finally rallied only to be prostrated by pneumonia
and though so terribly weakened by the fever finally met the ravages of this
almost fatal disease so successfully as to permit of his being brought to Port
Allegany to the home of his parents from Buffalo where he had been cared for
at one of the hospitals. But though in the old home, with wife and mother to
look after his every need he couldn't revive from the awful struggle he had
passed through and relief came in death this morning. He was born in Port
Allegany on September, 1871, and has always made his home here. Besides his
parents he is survived by three sisters, Mrs. S.E. Johnson, Mrs. B.E. Roys and
Miss Elsie Dolley and a wife and son, the latter about nine years of age. Mr.
Dolley was married to Miss Janette Hickok in 1895 and they have resided on
Broad street.
Jul 6, 1905:
Page 1.
Thomas Callehan committed suicide Tuesday night at his home at Mt. Alton.
Although he confided to no one his intention of committing the act, it is
thought melancholia was the cause. He was about 25 years of age and bad
resided in Mt. Alton all his life.
Tuesday night he retired at 11 o'clock and seemed to be in usual spirits.
At 6 o'clock yesterday morning his sister went to his room to call him to
breakfast. He did not respond and she investigated and found the young man
lying in bed with his head covered with the bed clothes, and one end of a
rubber hose, the other end of which was attached to a gas jet on the wall,
held in his hand close to his mouth. It is thought the young man killed
himself directly after retiring.
Since the death of his mother several months ago Callahan had been
despondent and had once before attempted suicide by taking poison, but was
saved by the prompt action of friends. He was possessed of a good character
and well liked by all who knew him. He is survived by his father, John
Callahan, two sisters, May and Elizabeth, and two brothers, William Callahan
and James Callahan, all of Mt. Alton.
Page 1.
Died at her home at Bloomster Hollow, July 2, Mrs. Frank Shelander, aged 43
years and 3 months, the cause of her death being heart trouble and dropsy.
Her maiden name was Amanda L. Hokenson and she was born at Golingstorp,
Sweden, March 28, 1862. She came to this country in 1881, locating at
Clermont, and the following year was married to Mr. Frank Shelander and in the
spring of 1884 they moved to Bloomster Hollow where they have since resided.
Six children blessed their union, three boys, John A., Harry L. and Edward
L. and three girls, Misses Ida and Segra all of Bloomster Hollow and Mrs. Jas.
H. Bloomster of Marvindale, whom with her loving husband, two sisters and aged
parents survive to mourn her death.
Mrs. Shelander was a woman of most estimable character who was beloved by
her relatives and many friends and her demise will be deeply mourned by all
who knew her.
Funeral services were held at the Shelander home July 4, Rev. G.L. Olson
officiating. A large number of relatives and friends followed the remains to
their final resting place in the Kasson cemetery.
Page 1.
John Stoddard, aged about 88 years, died at the home of his son in
Elizabeth, N.J., on Friday last and his remains were brought to Smethport
where his funeral was held from the M.E. church at 2 p.m. Sunday, Rev. A.C.
Willey officiating.
The deceased was a former resident of this county, having lived on Cole
creek for many years previous to his moving to Elizabeth a few years ago. He
is survived by several children, among whom are Mrs. Samuel Barnes and Samuel
Stoddard of Hazelhurst.
Page 1.
Peter Hatter, a young man who for the past few months has been employed as a
porter at the Option House, was fatally injured at rock City Sunday evening.
He fell off one of the large rocks to the ground below, and received injuries
which resulted in his death at 4 a.m. Monday.
He was viewing the scenery from the top of a rock when he lost his balance
and plunged over the edge. He was injured about the back and head and was
unconscious from the time of the fall until his death.
Although a resident of Bradford for several months little was known
concerning Hatter who was about 35 of age. The remains were buried by the
authorities of Cattaraugus county.
Aug 3, 1905:
Page 1.
Mrs. Flora Jane Dunbar, wife of Timothy Dunbar of Crosby died at the Buffalo
general hospital on Sunday, aged 42 years, the cause of her death being
peritonitis.
Mrs. Flora Jane Gallup was born in Norwich township in 1863 and was a
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler Gallup both of whom are now dead. When about
16 years of age she was united in marriage to Timothy Dunbar. Six children
were the fruits of this union, five of whom are left with their father to
mourn the loss of a kind and devoted wife and mother. The surviving children
are Volney, Rex and Misses Millie, Lily and Frances.
Her remains were brought from Buffalo to the family home on Monday and the
funeral services were held Tuesday. Interment was made in the Colegrove
cemetery.
Page 3.
LeRoy Burdick, one of the oldest residents of Potter county, died at his
home in Hebron township one day last week, aged 87 years. Six children
survive.
R.H. Young, commissioner of Potter county, died at his home in Ulysses last
Friday morning of chronic diabetes, aged fifty-five years. He is survived by
his widow, three daughters and one son. Mr. Young was serving his second term
as county commissioner.
Aug 10, 1905:
Page 1.
Mrs. Isabelle Todd died at the home of her son, John G. Todd, on west Main
street Friday evening at eight o'clock, as the result of a stroke of paralysis
which she suffered on Thursday at the age of 77 years, 5 months and 18 days.
Mrs. Todd had been in this locality for the past four months visiting her son
and daughter in this place and a son in Port Allegany. She had been in very
good health until the fatal summons came which brought such a sad termination
to a pleasant visit.
Miss Isabelle Fairbanks, the subject of this sketch was born in Hull
England ?? 17, 1826 and was married in 1845. In 1847 she came to this country
and has lived _ _ _ all the time since in New Castle pa. She was the mother
of ten children, eight of whom are living as follows. Mrs. S.I. Rice, Mrs.
W.S. Merriman and Mrs. B.E. L_ _ _ of New Castle, Mrs. H.C Quigley of
Zanesville, Ohio, Mrs. ? W. Fletcher of Youngstown, Ohio, Oswald Todd of Port
Allegany, and Mrs. Frank Kolctka and John G. Todd of Smethport. These
children together with a host of friends, are left to mourn a kind and loving
mother one devoted to her home and children a friend who was ever ready to
lend help to those in sorrow or need, and a woman who by her cheerful and
loving disposition and endearing ways ahs made her death a severe blow.
The remains were taken to her home in New Castle on Saturday and on Monday
afternoon at 2 o'clock funeral services were conducted from the Episcopal
church. The burial was made in the New Castle cemetery.
The sympathy of the entire community is extended to the family in their sad
bereavement. Although a stranger to many Mrs. Todd who has visited in this
place on several occasions had formed numerous acquaintances and was held in
high esteem by all.
Page 1.
John Okerlund _ _ _ _ suddenly at his home last Thursday afternoon from
heart failure. He had always been in good health up until a few days previous
to his death when he complained of being ill. No alarm was felt by the family
but on Thursday he grew worse and although medical assistance was given him it
was to no avail and he sank peacefully away.
Mr. Okerlund was born in Sweden sixty four years ago and came to this
country in the neighborhood of twenty five years ago. For a number of years
he was a trusted employe at the Extract works and since the dismantleing of
that plant he has been in the employ of H.M. Choate. During his residence
here he has been a hard working and honest man and will be missed not alone by
his family but by many friends. He leaves to mourn his loss a widow and eight
children.
The funeral services were conducted from the house at 1 o'clock and from the
Swedish Mission church at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon Rev. G.L. Turner
officiating and the remains were laid it rest in Rose Hill cemetery.
Page 1. Ancient History.
Lovejoy - In Otto township Nov. 29, 1878, of typhoid fever Arthur P.
Lovejoy, aged 30 years 7 months and 17 days. He was a man of good Christian
reputation and beloved by all. He leaves a wife and two little girls to mourn
his loss.
Page 1. Ancient History.
We regret to hear of the loss of Mr. Arthur Young which occurred at his home
in Farmers Valley Wednesday morning Dec. 1 1878, aged 65 years and 8 months.(?)
At 7:57 o'clock this morning an accident occurred near the Erie station at
Custer City which resulted in the death of John Colligan, of No.182 chestnut
street, an old and valued employe of the Era company. Death was the result of
injuries received in the over turning of a combination passenger and baggage
coach attached to train No. 119, which is known is the Bradford and Alton
local, which makes daily trips between this city and Mt. Alton.
The train pulled out of Bradford at 7:30 o'clock the usual leaving time in
charge of Conductor M. ? Gorman and Engineer H. Williams. In addition to
members of the train crew who had business in the _ _ _ were four passengers
on board the train three of them ladies, and all of them escaped (unreadable)
According to the report the coach was overturned while the train was running
at its usual speed at that point the cause being an obstruction on the track.
(the article continues at length)
Flagman Colligan met his death in a peculiar manner. He was standing in
side the coach near the sliding door when the car rolled over and was in some
way caught in the door and frightfully crushed. One arm was almost severed
from the body, a hole was knocked in the unfortunate man's forehead and
several of his ribs were broken and driven into his internal organs.
Page 5.
Daniel Randall, a former resident of this section, died at his home in
Fremont, Neb., one day last week as the result of injuries received while
working in the oil fields. He leaves a mother, Mrs. Annie Randall of Kasson,
two brothers, D.D. Randall of Bakersfield, Cal., and Jas. Randall of
Hazelhurst, and a sister, Mrs. Luke Burt of Kasson.
Page 5.
Charles R. Plumb an indigent soldier, was found in Kane suffering
from paralysis. He was removed to the hospital, where he died Thursday night
at 10 o'clock. Plumb's papers show that he enlisted in Company C 3d, Vermont
regiment and that his army record was altogether creditable. But nothing
around his effects gave any intimation of his family relations. He was buried
in Kane Sunday.
Sep 21, 1905:
Page 1. Ancient History.
Mr. D.V. Shepard, an old citizen of this borough died at his residence on
Tuesday Dec. 23, 1879, after an illness of five days, of pneumonia. He had
lived nearly the allotted life of man, being 65 years of age at the time of
his death. The funeral will take place today (Thursday) at 2 p.m. at the
Baptist church.
Page 3.
Dennis Lundergan, aged 52 years, died in Buffalo last Saturday. He was
formerly an employe of the B.R.&P. Ry in Bradford and had many friends in this
section.
Mrs. George Irons died in her home on the Marvin creek road last evening.
She had been ill for same time but was apparently improving until last evening
when was taken suddenly worse at the supper table and expired in a very few
minutes.
Nov 2, 1905:
Page 1. Ancient History.
The announcement of the death of John P. Taylor on Friday, June 4, 1880, was
an unexpected event to most people. Although known to have been in poor
health for a long time, he was not thought to be in a dangerous condition, no
more so than he had been in many previous sicknesses. Mr. Taylor was sixty-
six years of age and was considered one of the oldest residents of this
place. He was in active business for many years and was well known in the
county. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church on Sunday morning, a
very large concourse of people being present on the occasion to pay their last
respects to the deceased.
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Mr. Horace B. King died at his home in Keating township on Thursday evening,
June 24, 1880. He was a 72 years of age and one of the oldest residents in
this section. Mr. King was court crier for a long term of years and was known
to nearly every man in the county. He was a member of the M.E. church for
fifty years and was always regarded as a leading member of that church. His
funeral occurred on Sunday, Rev. W.B. Wagoner conducting the exercises,
assisted by Rev. Wiltse. The remarks of Mr. Wagoner on that occasion were
remarkably well timed and impressive, and the large concourse of people in
attendance attested to the high regard in which the deceased was held by his
neighbors and friends.
Mrs. Anna Hyde committed suicide by taking morphine in her rooms on Chambers
street, Bradford, last Saturday morning. Despondency is given us the cause.
Nov 9, 1905:
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J.W. Smith, one of Christian Hollow's most respected and honored citizens
and neighbors, died at Canisteo, Steuben county, N.Y., Oct 30, 1905, with
peritonitis.
The deceased was a son of John and Roxie Smith, and was aged 58 years being
born at Troopsburg, N.Y., Jan. 31, 1847. He lived there for twenty years and
then came to Pennsylvania, where he was united in marriage to Miss Fedilia
Evans of Norwich Aug 31, 1877. They went to Emporium and resided there nearly
twenty years. To them were born three children. In 1887 he came to Christian
Hollow and purchased the Cicero Pearsal farm where he has resided ever since.
He was a hard working prosperous farmer in spite of his many misfortunes
that seem to come to him. He has tried to be a Christian and about thirty-
five years ago he was baptized n the Wesleyan Advent church. The song of his
heart was Rock of Ages. He was a loving father and an accommodating neighbor.
He leaves to mourn his departure a wife, three children, a grandson, three
brothers and two sisters. The children, John E. Smith of Christian Hollow,
Mrs. Fred Larson of Kane, and Mrs. Swan Bloomster of Wetmore, grandson,
Charley Smith, brothers, Wm. Smith, Cameron, N.Y., Perry Smith Keoua, N.Y.,
and Arthur Smith, Woodhull, N.Y., sisters, Mrs. Sarah Fagan, Boothooard(?),
Colorado, and Mrs. Helen Livingston, Winniberg City, Minn.
Rev. W.H. Minor officiated at the funeral and the remains were interred in
Colegrove cemetery.
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On Sunday morning at 6:?? a.m., (July 18, 1880) Alvin L., youngest son of
B.F. Wright, died in the city of Rochester, aged 19 years and 9 months, of
rheumatism of the heart. The deceased had never been in the most perfect
health and for some years past has been considered in a delicate condition.
Last winter he was sent to school at the Randolph Institute in the hope that a
change might be beneficial to his health. In the spring he was taken sick and
brought back to his home in this borough where he received the best of care,
but to no avail. Some weeks ago Mr. Wright took his son to Rochester thinking
a change of treatment might have a good effect upon him, and while there he
was under the most skillful physicians in the city, but the disease had so
fastened itself upon Alvin that to shake it off was impossible, and finally in
the early hours of Sabbath morning last he passed to his final rest. He was a
noble, bright and amiable young man, and his parents and friends have the
sympathy of all. The deceased was brought to this place on Monday and on the
following day at 10 o'clock funeral services were conducted by Rev. Wiltse at
the house after which the remains were followed to Rose Hill by a large number
of mourning friends.
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Martin. - At Clermont, Pa., July 11, 1880, Wilhelmina, wife of Adam Martin,
age 73 years, 2 months and 23 days.
The deceased was born in Germany April 18, 1807, and came to the United
States in 1840. She was married at Philadelphia Jan. 16, 1841, five children
being the result of this union. Three children and eight grandchildren
survive her. She removed from Philadelphia to the old homestead where she
died May 31, 1848, and resided there over thirty years. She was confirmed a
member of the German Reform church at 18 years of age and continued in that
faith until the day of her death. The funeral services were conducted by Rev.
W.C. Wiltse at the old homestead on Tuesday, the 13th and were attended by a
large number of old friends and neighbors.
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Beckwith. - In Farmers Valley, Aug. 12, 1880, Henry, son of C.H. and M.E.
Beckwith, aged six months and nine days.
Brennan. - In Keating township, Aug. 18, 1880, Caroline, youngest daughter
of John Brennan, aged seven months.
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The body of John M. Confer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Confer of Bradford, will be
brought to that city for burial. The young man died in the Philippine
Islands, where he was serving in the 8th Artillery. Through the efforts of
Congressman Dresser it was arranged that the remains should be brought home.
Nov 16, 1905:
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Frederick Heathcote of Carnegie, Pa., a brakeman's employed on the Erie
railroad, lost his life yesterday as the result of an accident. He was a
member of Conductor William Collins' crew on an extra coal train going to the
mines in Elk county. The train was being backed into a siding in the vicinity
of Johnsonburg yesterday morning at 6 o'clock when Heathcote stepped from a
car on which he was setting a brake. It is supposed that the snow and frost
had caused him to lose his footing and he plunged between two gondolas to the
track, falling with his left arm and left leg across the rail. Ten cars
passed over the unfortunate young man before the train was brought to a stop.
Then the injured brakeman was picked up and brought in a caboose to Bradford.
At Mt. Jewett, enroute to this city, Dr. Burdick rendered such assistance to
the man as was possible under the circumstances.
On his arrival here, Heathcote was taken to the hospital, where at 12:30 he
died. The body was taken to Still's undertaking rooms and prepared for burial.
The victim of this deplorable occurrence was aged 24 years and he has been
employed on the Erie only a fortnight. He boarded at No. 57 Clarion street.
His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Heathcote of Carnegie, were notified. The
body will be sent to them for burial. - Era, to-day.
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Mrs. Lella Webster, wife of our esteemed citizen, Mr. Henry M. Webster, died
at her home in Hubbarnton, Vermont, Sept 4, 1880, aged 20 years. The deceased
was the only daughter of Moses and Elizabeth Shattuck. She was born at Eden,
Erie Co., N.Y., Mar. 22, 1861, married in Mr. Webster Aug. 23, 1870. Mrs.
Webster was a kind and tender hearted woman, and those who visited her home
always felt that they were made more than welcome. None will be heard to
speak of her but in the most tender and loving words. Though dying young she
lived long enough to acquire what is of great value, the friendship and esteem
of all who enjoyed her acquaintance. Her Heavenly Father had chosen her to
suffer His will for over fifteen months, but firm in the Christian faith, no
cloud of uncertainty overshadowed her hours of suffering. She was a tender,
loving wife and mother, greatly endearing herself to her family. Her
companion and two little boys are left to mourn the loss of a loved one. They
have the kind sympathy and prayers of their friends. The funeral services
were held at the Congregational church. Rev. John C.
Edgar preached from the text: "Her sun is gone down while it is yet day." She
sleeps the sleep of the righteous and shall have the resurrection of the just.
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Died- At Larabee, on Monday evening, Sept. 20, 1880, of diphtheria, Rachel
Elida, daughter of D.C. and Ada M. Young, aged 3 years 4 months and 4 days.
In the death of this child one of the sweetest and fairest flowers of earth
has passed away. The dreadful disease with which she was afflicted proved too
much for her delicate constitution and at a moment when she was thought to be
improving quietly passed away without a struggle. The funeral services, which
were most impressive, were conducted at the house of Elder Morrison Wednesday
at half past one after which the remains were brought to the Smethport
cemetery for burial. The heart stricken parents have the sincere sympathy of
the community in this sad hour of their bereavement.
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O. Weatherland, aged fifty-two years, was struck on the head and thrown one
side of a freight train that was backing up near the depot at Mt. Jewett about
eight o'clock Saturday evening. He was picked up and taken to Dr. Burdick's
office, where it was found he was past help. He was then taken to his home,
where he died about twelve o'clock the same night. He leaves a wife and six
children. The funeral was held at the Swedish Lutheran church in Mt. Jewett
this afternoon. - Tuesday's Kane Republican.
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Levi Bishop a pioneer resident of McKean county, died in Liberty township on
Tuesday of last week, at the advanced age of 80 years.
John Shea, aged eighty years, an old resident of Corry was struck and
fatally injured by passenger train 38 on the Pennsylvania railroad. Shea,
whose very deaf, failed to see, or hear the train. The accident occurred in
the western part of the town. An ambulance removed the old man to the
hospital, where it was found that his chest was crushed in besides other
severe injuries. It is believed that he can live but a few hours. Two
daughter of Shea reside in Corry and one son is in Ashtabula.
Roy Ellis, aged 18 years, was found Monday morning shot through the heart
near Arkport, N.Y. Young Ellis had been hunting and marks on a log near where
his body was found indicate that the trigger of his gun had caught causing the
gun to discharge. His face was disfigured by a wild animal.
Nov 23, 1905:
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Tyler - At Griswold, Conn., on Oct. 10, 1880, Thomas S. Tyler, in the 82nd
year of his age. Mr. Tyler was a brother-in-law of Mrs. Gardner Barrett of
this place.
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Died. - At the residence of her father Eugene Daily of Keating township,
Saturday evening Oct. 23, 1880, Catherine, wife of Manford Bartlett, aged 30
years and 6 months.
She was buried in Rose Hill cemetery last Monday afternoon. She leaves a
husband to mourn his irreparable loss and an infant several weeks old, which
is left to the care of very kind friends.
Prayer at the house and burial services by Rev. W.B. Wagner, who will also
preach and sermon appropriate to the occasion next Sabbath at 11 o'clock a.m.
in the Methodist Episcopal church.
Neil Roberts, the 16-year-old son of Postmaster and Mrs. W.G. Roberts of
Eldred, died last Thursday evening of typhoid fever. He was a young man of
exceptional ability and at the time of his death was his father's assistant in
the postoffice.
Nov 30, 1905:
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Nine Men Killed Several Injured
Another Terrible Explosion Occurred at Emporium Monday.
Bodies were Terribly Mangled
The Mixing House of the Keystone Powder Works was th Scene of the Disaster -
Entire Works Destroyed.
The dead:
James Joyce, John Butler, James Campbell, John Hamilton, Thomas Welsh, James
Murphy, Frank Harrington, John Bossie, William Spring.
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Wednesday's Era says: J.L. Johnson of Bradford died at the Buffalo general
hospital Tuesday night. His remains will be brought here to-day for burial.
Mr. Johnson was one of the best known and most highly respected of
Bradford's citizens. He was born at Smith's Ferry, Beaver county, Pa.,
January 25, 1856 and his early life was passed in that section. He received a
thorough business training and was an expert accountant.
He was a soldier in the War of the Rebellion, serving in 112th Pennsylvania
Cavalry, and the 56th Pennsylvania ?? M.S. Quay's regiment. His military
record was one to be proud of.
He has long been a resident of Bradford, being for some time engaged in the
grocery business and later an oil purchaser and accountant for the Emery Oil
co., holding the latter position for 11 years. Some years ago in a trolley
collision on the East Main street he was very seriously injured and sustained
the loss of one of his feet. After leaving the service of the emery Oil co.,
some time ago he became identified with a manufacturing firm in Minneapolis.
The western city did not suit him as a place of residence and he returned to
Bradford. Last spring he was an unsuccessful candidate for the office of
prothonorary on the Republican ticket in this county, but made an excellent
showing at the polls. Soon after he was appointed to a clerical position in
the office of the State auditor at Harrisburg and was at work there when his
last illness caused him to relinquish his duties. He returned to the city and
bravely struggled against the inevitable until the end.
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Mr. Johnson is survived by a widow, three children a brother and a sister.
The daughters are Mrs. Harry Prinker and Mrs. Frank Wagner, both of Niagara
Falls, N.Y., and a younger daughter of this city. Mr. L.J. Lilly of Duke
Centre is a sister of the deceased and Joseph Johnson of Cincinnati, a brother.
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Paul: - In Farmers Valley, Nov. 1, 1880, Jeanie Paul, infant daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. J. Paul, aged five months and fifteen days.
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Death has again invaded the house of Mr. and Mrs. John C. Backus. This time
it took away their infant son, Ralph Eugene, only eight months old. The
disease was pneumonia. Mr. and Mrs. Backus have the sympathy of the public in
this their sad bereavement. (Nov 1880).
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Barrett. - Seward, Neb, Nov., 9, 1880, of membraneous croup, Ellen C.,
daughter of West B. and Anna D. Barrett, formerly of Farmers Valley, aged 1
year, 2 months and 29 days.
Dec 28, 1905:
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Yesterday afternoon as William Rounds was entering his home at Indian Creek,
with a Winchester rifle in his hand he stumbled and the gun was discharged,
the bullet passing through a door and striking his wife in the breast near the
right collar bone, passed entirely through her body, severing a large artery
and entered the wall beyond. Mrs. Rounds sank from the chair in which she sat
with a moan of pain. Her husband, hearing her, ran into the room and with an
effort she said; "Oh, Will, I'm shot!" D.B. Hooker was reading in the room
when the accident happened and a doctor was sent for immediately. Drs.
Meachem and Douglas responded but Mrs. Rounds was dead when they arrived. The
wound bled freely and death occurred within a few minutes.
Mr. Rounds states that he had been at the back of the house watching for
muskrats in the creek nearby and had turned to enter the house when he
stumbled on the step.
Alice Rounds deceased was 34 years of age and is survived by her husband and
one sister at Indian Creek, and her father and one brother in the West. She
was a pleasant _ _ _ _woman and was always willing to assist her neighbors in
sickness or trouble. As her whole life was spent in this vicinity, she has
many friends who are deeply shocked by her untimely death. - Eldred Eagle.
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The five months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Pierce of Water street died on
Monday afternoon. The funeral services were conducted from the house at two
o'clock yesterday afternoon by Rev. W.A. Harris and burial was made in Rose
Hill cemetery.
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Mrs. Ira Burdick one of McKean county's oldest and highly esteemed residents
died at the family home in Norwich township at 1 o'clock yesterday afternoon,
after an extended illness. She is survived by her husband, several children
including C.A. Burdick of this borough, and many immediate relatives. A more
extended obituary will be given next week. The funeral will be held from the
family home at 12 o'clock to-morrow.
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Harry Nightingale died at his home in Bradford on Monday. He was well known
by all dog fanciers in the county.
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Lynn Tice, a 10 year old boy of Galeton fell from a lumber pile while at
play last Tuesday and sustained injuries which resulted in his death within a
few hours.
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