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McKean County Miner 1906
DEATHS IN MCKEAN COUNTY 1906
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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May Abbey [1881]
Aaron Acre [1882]
Jonas Artley
George Badger
Guy Baker
Thornton Barrett [1882]
August Bengtson [1882]
Prof R.B. Bogische [1881]
Florence Boyd
Armena Brewer Burdick
M.C. Caskey
Edward J. Cassidy
Walter Cassidy
H.N. Childs [1881]
Michael Coffey
Biddy Colberg
Clementine Colegrove [1882]
Benjamin O. Corwin [1880]
Lytia H. Cory [1881]
Elizabeth Crawford
Daniel Crossmire
Jacob Crotzer
Arthur Cunningham
Mrs. F.B. (Burroughs) Dean [1882]
Jacob J. Digel
Stella Duntley [1882]
Mrs. Martin Fair
Peter Fey
Daniel Flaherty
Johnny Flynn [1882]
Mrs. Fosmer [1882]
Asa C. Gage
Michael J. Gaynor
Harrison W. Georgia
Charles Grantier [1882]
Amanda M. Hammond [1881]
Claude W. Harris [1881]
Harry Hemphill
Daniel Kelley [1881]
J.B. Kimball
Rev. Robert McCastin
Rachel McCarthy
Mrs. Edward McGill
Eliza McGown
James McNulty [1881]
daughter of John Mullin [1882]
Peter Nelson
Belle Ormsby [1881]
N.A. Ostrander [1881]
Howard Palmer
Peter Palmquist
Susie Peck [1883]
George Perkins
William R. Rixford
Winnie Adeline Robinson
John Sanderson
Esek Smith [1882]
James Sulliven [1882]
Lois Niles Taylor [1882]
Mrs. E.T. White [1881]
Mrs. M.L. (Stull) Youmans
Elizabeth J. Young
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Jan 4, 1906:
Page 1.
Armena Brewer Burdick.
This highly esteemed and eminently Christian lady was a resident of Norwich
township, her home being about three miles south of what is now the village of
Eulegrove, where she was born, reared, married, lived and died. To her was
granted an experience known only now favored few - that of passing an entire
life _ _ _ old home (unreadable section)
Like a weary child, after long hours of enjoyment, she lay down to sleep in
Jesus, quietly, peacefully in child-like Ernst and perfect confidence, Dec.
27, 1905.
Armena Brewer was the youngest daughter of Nathaniel and Phoebe Brewer,
pioneer residents of this vicinity who came here from Connecticut in 1814.
The original house was built by her father and here the aged parents bid
farewell to earth. Armena Brewer was born Nov. 27, 1823. Twelve years later
she was led to realize her soul's need of the fellowship of the Divine and
yielded complete surrender to Christ, the Lord, becoming one of God's most
sincere, consecrated and devout children and her life bore the evidence of the
Divine in its acts of love, un_ _ _ existence - a life that blessed all who
came within its charmed circle. The _ _ _ of this sainted mother's life was
the in dwelling Christ.
At the age of twenty years she met one like late, possessed a strong hope in
the God of his salvation; the mutuality of these lives ripened love, and on
Nov. 8, 1843, Armena Brewer became the honored wife of Ira Burdick with whom
and in perfect love and confidence she lived 62 years, one month and nine
days. Five sons were born to bless and honor this union, of whom the eldest
preceded the mother to the eternal home. In the order of their ages the
children are; Wilson R. deceased; Chester A. of Smethport, Byron F. of
Syracuse, N.Y., Frank A. residing about three miles south of Smethport, and
Everitt F. of Pittsburg.
(Section omitted.)
The funeral was held from the family home, Rev. W.A. Day of the Baptist
church officiating, the services were simple and impressive and interment was
made in the Colegrove cemetery.
Page 1.
Walter Cassidy, night watchman, was burned to death Saturday night while
engaged in his duties at the plant of, the American Alkali and Acid Co. at
South Bradford.
His horribly burned body was found Sunday morning when Edward nelson came to
relieve Cassidy as watchman. The victim was troubled with hernia and it is
supposed that he was taken with a severe pain as he was climbing a ladder and
fell fainting backward onto his lantern which burst and set fire to his
clothing, and while unconscious was fatally burned. As the blaze consumed his
clothing and roasted his flesh he probably rallied from the temporary
unconsciousness resulting from the fall and rushing in agony to another
apartment fell across some carboys and there expired.
Mr. Cassidy was 70 years old and is survived by a wife and one son. He was
a veteran of the Civil War and had been in the employ of the Emery companies
for the past 25 years. He formerly lived at Big Shanty.
Page 1. Ancient History.
Hammond - In Annin, March 22, 1881, Amanda M. Hammond, daughter of Daniel
and Phoebe Buckley, in the 28th year of her age.
Died - At the Rockwell House, in Smethport, Friday evening May 6, 1881, of
Bright's disease, N.A. Ostrander, aged 88 years.
Page 3.
Harry Hemphill, sheriff of Cameron county dropped dead at his home in
Emporium on Christmas day. He was a very prominent politician in that county.
Page 3.
Howard Palmer, aged 21 years, was struck on the stomach with an iron bar
while attempting to adjust a belt on a pulley at the Penn Glass Tube works in
East Bradford last Thursday and received injuries which resulted in his death
in a few hours.
Mrs. Eliza McGown was found dead in bed at the home of her daughter Mrs.
D.M. Ogden, in Kushequa last Friday morning. She had been in poor health for
some time but death was entirely unexpected. She is survived by her husband
and seven children.
Jan 11, 1906:
Page 1. Ancient History.
Harris - In Keating township, on Monday, April 4, 1881, Claude W. Harris,
died, aged 4 years, 11 months and 6 days.
Page 1. Ancient History.
Mr. H.N. Childs an employe at Newman's steam saw mill at Larabee was fatally
injured on Saturday, April 9, 1881 and died on the following Monday. He was
endeavoring to stop the bullwheel with a pike lever which was drawn from is
hold hitting him across the bowels from which he received internal injuries,
though at the time he was not considered dangerous, but suffered much pain.
He wedding day was to have been on Sunday, the next day after he wished the
ceremony to be performed and she, the bride, Miss Josephene Duryea, stood by
his bedside and they were made man and wife by Oscar Carpenter, Esq., but the
nuptial ties were of short duration as they only lasted twenty-four hours when
they were severed by death.
Page 1. Ancient History.
Walter, youngest son of James McNulty died of spinal meningitis at his home
in this borough on Friday morning, April 8, 1881.
Page 3.
Rev. Robert McCastin, pastor of the first Presbyterian church of Emporium,
died at that place on Sunday of last week. He was age 60 years and is
survived by a wife and nine children.
Daniel Flaherty, a well known citizen of Mt. Alton, died at his home
yesterday morning at 11 o'clock after at Smethport a few days of pneumonia,
aged 63 years. He is survived by one daughter, Miss Mary Flaherty, two sons
john and Michael Flaherty; also one brother, Michael, all of Mt. Alton.
Mrs. W.H. Prentiss of Port Allegany died recently at a Buffalo hospital aged
41 years, Mrs. Prentiss formerly lived in Smethport.
Jan 18, 1906:
Page 1. Ancient History.
Mrs. Lytia H. Cory, who died at Coryville Monday evening, March 28, 1881,
aged 92 years, 2 months and 2 days, was born in Benson, Rutland county, Vt.,
January 26, 1789, and resided there until 1811 when she moved to Tioga county,
Pa., and came to McKean county in 1837. She was a woman of rare intellect
with a resolute will which enabled her to meet the ills of life and overcome
all hardships and disappointments with fortitude, and look at all times upon
the bright side of all transactions thus enabling her to enjoy life and be
apparently happy under circumstances that others would have succumbed and died
through a broken heart. Left a widow in June, 1833, without money or means
she struggled against fate and resorted to teaching school (her early
occupation), which she followed until she was sixty-five years old before
wholly abandoning it. Her father coming to Pennsylvania in 1807, she
accompanied him, driving a team from Vermont and returning with it alone. One
of her sons, Dr. B.F. is living in Lawrence county, Ohio. She made three
trips between McKean and Ohio, going down the river on rafts and at one time
the raft which she was on stove and one man was drowned. All on board
supposed the unfortunate person was her youngest son, as he and one other were
missing, still it was said by those, who were with her that she appeared the
least excited of any one. At the breaking out of the rebellion she was in
Missouri with her son, A.B. Cory, and after the death of Gen. Lyon they were
with Gen. Price's army retreating before the Union forces and were for two
weeks unable to get a night's rest but were continually harassed by the
booming of cannon and the bursting of shells nearby, but continuing their
retreat through Arkansas and the Indian Territory they at last arrived at
Dallas, then a small village in Texas, where they were in a measure secure
from the horrors of war. Remaining there until the close of the war, shut out
from all communication with or knowledge of her other children she resolved
again to come north. Setting out she rode three days in a lumber wagon,
camping on the prairie nights before arriving where she could take a steamboat
for New Orleans. Traveling 2,300 miles without seeing a face she knew and
spending all her money she borrowed forty dollars more, assuring the man it
would be paid when she found her children should they have it. Stopping in
Ohio with Dr. Cory until 1869 she came to McKean county again where she
resided until her death. She has read for the last twenty years without
glasses, having received her second sight and read for some time the Saturday
before she died. She was quite deaf for some time and it appeared that by
reading she could pass the time away pleasantly. (Article continues at length)
Page 1. Ancient History.
Saturday last (April 10, 1881) as Daniel Kelley was working on a scaffolding
surrounding a newly constructed tank at Colegrove the assistant foreman
accidentally knocked the underpinning directly beneath where Mr. Kelley was
standing, catapulting him to the ground causing injuries from which he died
Tuesday. His remains were taken to Olean for interment.
Feb 15, 1906:
Page 1. Ancient History.
Mrs. E.T. White, wife of David S. White of Norwich township, died at her
home at 3 o'clock this morning (Sept. 29, 1881). Mrs. White was upwards of 71
years old and an excellent lady. Her funeral will take place at Norwich
tomorrow at one o'clock p.m.
William R. Rixford, for 43 yeas a resident of the town of Rixford, died
Monday afternoon. He is survived by his wife, four sons and five daughters.
Mar 29, 1906:
Page 1.
Death of George Badger.
News was received by Byron Badger of this place Tuesday afternoon that his
brother, George Badger had died suddenly at Nausen, this county. We have not
received full particulars but as near as we can learn he was sitting by an
open fire place and in some way fell forward into the fire. He was rescued
from this terrible position by relatives, but died in a short time.
Just what, caused this fall we have been unable to learn but it is supposed
that he was either taken suddenly with a fainting spell or that he reached
forward for something and the chair slipped with the above result.
Mr. Badger was bout 60 years of age and previous to going to Nausen a fee
years ago had been a resident of this place for nearly 20 years. He was a
veteran of the Civil war and a member in good standing of the P.H.C. He has
many friends in this vicinity who will regret his untimely death.
He is survived by his wife, one daughter, Mrs. Gaffany, and one son,
Winfield and one brother, Byron, who deeply mourn his loss.
The funeral services will be held at Kane to-day.
Page 1.
Sudden Death of Mrs. Robinson.
Again we are reminded of the uncertainty of life in the sudden death of Mrs.
F.O. Robinson, which occurred at her home in Coryville last Saturday morning.
Mrs. Robinson was preparing to pass the day with her maker and had gone to her
room where she was found lying unconscious upon the floor. Help was
immediately summoned and everything possible done to revive her. Dr.
Ostrander was called and pronounced death due to apoplexy.
Winnie Adeline Robinson was born in Linden, N.Y., January 22, 1888, and died
March 24, 1906. She came to this place died March 24, 1906. She came to this
place to live when quite young girl, she was married to Fred O. Robinson July
2m 1904.
She was a kind friend and neighbor, with always a cheery word for those
around her and always ready to lend a helping hand to those in need. She will
be greatly missed by her many friends, but most of all in the home she made so
pleasant and cheerful
The bereaved husband and relatives have the sympathy of the entire community
in their sad affliction. Kind neighbors and friends did all they could to
show their sympathy and tried to make the blow lighter. The flowers sent by
friends were many and beautiful. The Modern Woodmen of whom Mr. Robinson is a
member sent a beautiful harp made of roses, carnation and smilax and did
everything in their power to help the bereaved brother.
The funeral services were held at the church at 11 o'clock Tuesday morning,
Rev. R_ _ of Portville officiating, and interment was made at Annin Creek.
Members of the Modern Woodmen acted as pall bearers.
Page 1. Ancient History.
We are pained to note the death of Benjamin O. Corwin, which occurred at his
residence in this borough, Dec. 9, 1880. He died of consumption and had lived
to see 74 years, seven months and twelve days pass over his venerable head.
His health has been delicate for a great number of years, yet he bore his
sufferings with Christian fortitude and with little complaint.
The subject of the above lines was born in Casenovia, Madison county., N.Y.,
in the year 1807. In 1822 he came to this place with his father who settled
on a farm near what is now known as Colegrove. When grown up to manhood with
his own hands he cleared the dense forest from the farm now owned by Wm.
Haskill, about a mile and a half from town on Marvin Creek. He lived upon the
farm for many years, but finding old age slowly creeping up on him he
purchased a nice, comfortable house and lot in this village where he moved to
spend his remaining years. He was a carpenter by trade and many substantial
buildings hereabouts stand as monuments to his handiwork.
(one paragraph omitted here)
He leaves a wife with whom he had lived 60 years, lacking a few days, and
four children. After years of suffering this venerable pioneer has found
Sweet rest in Heaven.
The funeral services were held at his residence last Sunday and were
conducted by Rev. S.D. Morris, a life long friend of the deceased.
Page 1. Ancient History.
Abbey. In Keating township, on Monday, December 26, 1881, May, daughter of
Palmer and Melissa Abbey, aged 13 years, 11 months and 14 days.
Page 3.
Jacob Crotzer, and aged resident of Johnsonberg fell into a vat of liquor at
a tannery one day, recently, and died shortly afterward from the shock.
Page 4.
Jonas Artley, age 75 years, died at his home in Bradford on Tuesday. For
many years Mr. Artley was proprietor of the American House at East Bradford
and he had many friends throughout the county.
Apr 5, 1906:
Page 1.
Daniel Crossmire, one of the pioneer residents of this county, died at the
home of his daughter-in-law, Mrs. Margaret Crossmire, at Kane, on Monday after
a long and painful illness. He was in his 96th year.
"Uncle" Dan Crossmire, as he was lovingly known by nearly every man, woman
and child in this part of the county, was a beautiful character in the history
of McKean county. Upon his genial, kindly nature the sorrows and trials of
life seemed to have a softening influence, and although he certainly had shi
share of the troubles of this life, his disposition was never _ _ _ and his
smile constantly here the stamp of brightness and benevolence.
Mr. Crossmire in the prime of life was a perfect specimen of physical
manhood. He combined the strength of a giant with the gentleness of a woman.
He considered it his duty to smooth the pathway of life for others and many a
sufferer has turned in distress to his never failing and sympathetic advice,
his sympathy, too, often cook a material form and there are many to-day who
will recall with tears of regret for his passing, the charitable acts and
words of Daniel Crossmire.
To follow the career of this estimable citizen from birth to death would
be to trace the history of McKean county from virgin forest to its present
thickly populated and prosperous condition. About two years ago the writer
enjoyed a conversation with Mr. Crossmire and found his mental faculties as
bright as those of a young man. He talked and laughed in his genial, hearty
manner and related incidents of the past in McKean county, which happened
before the recollection of many who are considered old men.
He was a charter member of McKean Lodge, No. 388 F.&A.M.
Short funeral services were held at late home in Kane Tuesday evening at 8
o'clock, conducted by Rev. Newman Matthews of the Congregational church. The
remains were brought to Smethport yesterday morning and were buried under
Masonic auspices in rose Hill cemetery.
Page 1.
Successful Suicide.
John Sanderson of Winidfall, ended his life yesterday in a fit of insanity.
It will be remembered that he made an attempt at self destruction a few months
ago, which he apparently much regretted and even as lately as this week
Wednesday, while conversing with a friend said that he would never attempt
such a thing again. (article continues at length)
This is a severe shock to his family and they have, the sympathy of the
community. A wife and two children, a boy aged 14 and girl of 19 survive
him. - Eldred Eagle.
Page 1. Ancient History.
On Monday, September 4th, 1882, in Keating township, Belle, wife of G.I.
Ormsby, aged 24 years. The remains were interred in Rose Hill cemetery on
Wednesday.
M.C. Caskey, father of H.D. Caskey, editor of the Austin Autograph, died in
buffalo, N.Y., last Friday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. H.C.
Rich. He was about 74 years of age. The sympathy of the craft is extended to
Mr. Caskey.
George Perkins, a brakeman employed on a B.H.&P. freight train, met with
injuries shortly after noon Tuesday which caused his death at the Ridgway
hospital early that evening. Deceased was 27 years of age and his home was at
Salamance. He was clinging to the side of a box car when he was struck by a
water plug and hurled to the ground.
Apr 12, 1906:
Page 1.
Michael J. Gaynor died at St. Francois hospital, Pittsburg, on Tuesday of
last week, the cause of his death being dropsy. He was age 28 years.
The subject of this sketch was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Gaynor of
Clermont, where he spent the days of his childhood. A few years ago he moved
to Pittsburg where he was employed on the railroad. He is survived by his
aged father and mother, four sisters and three brothers, namely: Patrick of
Salamanca, Mrs. Margaret Stein of Olean, Mrs. Cash and Miss Mary of Pittsburg,
and Joseph and Henry and Miss Mary who resided at home.
Michael Gaynor was a young man of many good qualities and he has many
sincere friends who will unite with is relatives in mourning the death of a
loving and devoted son and brother.
His remains were brought to Clermont where the funeral services, were held
in the Catholic church, Rev. Father Doyle officiating, on Thursday, and his
remains brought to Smethport and laid at rest in St. Elizabeth's cemetery.
Page 1.
Edward J. Cassidy, aged 62 years, died at his home in Ormsby about 6 o'clock
Tuesday evening. For a long time he had been a sufferer from cancer.
Deceased was a native of Ontario, Canada, where he was born in 1844. For 12
years past he had been employed as a foreman by the United natural Gas co.,
and was a valued employe. He was a member of the C.M.B.A. and highly esteemed
by many friends. Deceased is survived by his widow, one daughter, Katherine,
one son, Frank, who live at home, and a brother living in Ohio., Mr. Cassidy
and family are well known in Smethport and the news of his death was a sad
blow to many friends.
The funeral services will be held from the Swedish Lutheran church tomorrow
afternoon at 1 o'clock, Rev. Father Dugan officiating, and interment will be
in St. Elizabeth's cemetery.
Page 1. Ancient History.
The tolling of the bell on Monday, the second day of January, 1882, as
anxious listeners counted the dismal peals, proclaimed the fact that one ripe
in years had passed away. Such was indeed the case. The bell announced the
death of Mrs. Lois Niles Taylor, relict of the late Deacon James Taylor, which
occurred in this place at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Louise T.
Medbery, and her age was ninety-five years.
Mrs. Taylor was a native of Cochester, Conn., where she was born in August,
1787. She was married in 1811 and moved to this place in June, 1824, since
which time she has resided here. Being a settler of so early a date she was
subjected to the many trials and hardships incidental to pioneer life, but
with her husband passed through them triumphantly. She was the other of eight
children, two of whom survive her one of whom is Mrs. Medbery of this borough,
and one the wife of Rev. Dr. Eaton of Franklin, Pa. Being spared so long
beyond the allotted three-score years and ten, she was allowed to look upon
and affectionately caress the little one of even the fourth generation, and
her motherly heart always rejoiced in so doing. (difficult to read section
follows)
Page 1. Ancient History.
The youngest daughter of Mr. John Mullin died Wednesday, Jun 11, 1882, of
diphtheria.
Barrett. - At the residence of his son, Isaac, in Jackson, Minn., on
Saturday, January 7th, 1882, Mr. Thornton Barrett, formerly of Keating, Pa.,
in the 75th year of his age.
Miss Elizabeth J. Young died in the Warren asylum on Wednesday last aged 68
years. The funeral and burial occurred in Jamestown, N.Y. last Friday.
Apr 26, 1906:
Page 1.
Peter Fey an old resident of Open Brook, died at the home of his son on
Saturday last, aged about 80 years. The cause of his death was pneumonia.
The deceased was born in Ireland and came to this country when a young man.
About thirty-five years ago he with his family, settled on the farm where he
resided up to the time of his demise. He was honest, hard working man who was
highly respected by his friends and neighbors. He is survived by two sons,
Peter and Michael.
The funeral services were held from the Swedish Lutheran church to this
borough, Rev. J.F. Dugan officiating, at 10 o'clock Monday morning. His
remains were laid at rest in St. Elizabeth's cemetery.
Page 1. Ancient History.
Johnny Flynn of Clermont, aged seven years was killed at that place
yesterday, March 1, 1882. Together with other lads he was playing around the
shutes when he slipped and fell, breaking his neck and causing instant death.
Gallup - At Sterling, Conn., Feb. 4, 1882, Henry W. Gallup, son of Wheeler
Gallup of Keating township, aged 83 years.
Bogische - At his residence in Mayville, Wis., on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 1881,
Prof R.B. Bogische, of enlargement of the liver and kidney derangements, in
the 42d year of his age.
Charles Grantier, a resident of Norwich, who has been suffering for some
time with typhoid fever, died at the home of Mr. J.B. Kimball, in Norwich, on
Monday, March 6th, 1882, at four o'clock, aged 24 years. The deceased was a
young man of much promise, steady, sober and industrious, with a large circle
of friends and acquaintances who will greatly miss him.
Mrs. Fosmer of Osway, Potter county, died Saturday evening, March 5th, 1882,
aged 80 years. She was the mother of our townsman, Gilbert and Silas Lyman.
Mrs. Martin Fair of Eldred died on Tuesday of last week after a lingering
illness. The deceased was a prominent member of several societies and is
survived by a husband and daughter.
May 10, 1906:
Page 1.
Asa C. Gage Is Killed In Irons Hollow.
His Head was Badly Crushed Between Two Logs
Asa C. Gage, aged 72 years, met with a fatal accident while at work in Irons
Hollow on Tuesday morning.
Just how the accident happened we have been unable to learn, owing to the
fact that his sons who are reported to have been present at the time have gone
to Binghamton with the body. There are two reports as to how the accident
happened but which is correct we are unable to say.
Mr. Gage was working for his sons, William and Hal, who have a contract for
hauling logs to the railroad track and loading them on the cars for Elisha K.
Kane. One story is to the effect that Mr. Gage, was trailing logs down the
side hill and that in some way a log struck him and ran over him, crushing his
head and killing him instantly. The other report is that he was assisting in
loading logs from the skidway on the cars and that in breaking down one of
these skidways he got caught by one of the logs and was crushed as above
stated. Breaking down a skidway is the act of loosening the "key" log in a
large pile is commonly called in lumberman's parleyance, is always a dangerous
piece of work and it is most probable that his is how he met his death.
When he was picked up it was almost certain that he was dead, but, however,
a doctor was summoned, who stated that death was almost instantaneous.
His remains were prepared for burial and taken to his home in Binghamton,
N.Y.
Page 1.
Mrs. Edward McGill, died at her home in Farmers Valley, pa., Friday, May 4,
1906, at 12:45 p.m., after an illness of several weeks, occasioned by the
infirmities of her age. Mrs. McGill was born in Ardara, County of Donegal,
Ireland, June 22, 1828. At the age of 16 years she left her native home and
came to America where she was united in marriage with Mr. Edward McGill, at
that time a resident of Tathaqua, Carbon County, Pa. This union was blessed
by eleven children, Mrs. Annie Huckman of Coryville, Pa., Neil, who died in
infancy; Mrs. James Joy of Philadelphia, deceased; John McGill of Keating
township, deceased, Mrs. Grace Feehan of Philadelphia, deceased; P.H. McGill
of Eldred, Pa.; E.J. McGill of Turtle Point, Pa.; Joseph McGill who resides on
the old homestead, and Peter McGill, Frank McGill and Mrs. L.A. Norton of
Lima, O.
In September, 1864, Mr. and Mrs. McGill and family moved to McKean county
and located on the farm on which they have since resided and from which Mr.
McGill preceded his devoted wife to the grave by twelve years.
Mrs. McGill was a true, loving wife, a tender, devoted mother, and a kind
neighbor and friend. One who always had a good word for everyone. She was an
exemplary, true Catholic woman, having been baptized and reared from infancy
in the faith. In her death was all example of a good life well spent, she,
passing peacefully away, surrounded by many of her children, grandchildren and
friends. Her funeral, which was largely attended, was held at the church now
in use by the St. Elizabeth's Catholic congregation. In Rev. father Dugan's
very excellent sermon, great tribute was worthily paid the deceased. The
remains were tenderly laid at rest beside her husband in St. Elizabeth's
cemetery. May her soul rest in peace.
Page 1.
Another old resident of the county has passed to his final rest in the
person of J.B. Kimball of Norwich township. Mr. Kimball was a man well known
and highly respected throughout this part of the county and his death is
sincerely mourned by all who enjoyed the pleasure of his acquaintance. A
correspondent sends the following account of his death:
"Mr. J.B. Kimball died very suddenly of heart failure at the residence of his
son-in-law, J.B. Oviatt, in Norwich township Friday evening, May 4, 1906, at
the age of 84 years and 4 days. The deceased was born in Salem, N.H., on
April 29, 1822, and came to Pennsylvania about the year 1851 and was married
to Miss Mary B. Gallup of Norwich in February, 1855. He is survived by two
children, Mrs. J.B. Oviatt of Norwich and William B. Kimball of Newell, Pa.
Mr. Kimball was a lifelong Democrat and in his earlier days took a prominent
part in the affairs of the township.
The funeral services were held at the Union church, Colegrove, Sunday, Rev.
M.M. Miner officiating. There was a large number of relatives and
sympathizing friends present to pay their last respects to the departed. The
remains were at rest in the Colegrove cemetery.
Page 1. Ancient History.
The wife of Mr. F.B. Dean, the turnkey of the county jail in this place,
died on April 19, 1882, at the home of her sister in Owego, N.Y., of typhoid
pneumonia. Mrs. Dean was the daughter of Hon. Silas M. Burroughs, one of the
most noted member of the New York Senate in 1850-1851, who won an enviable
reputation in that State by his Heculean effort to enlarge the canals and
reform the system during that session. Mrs. Dean was highly educated. Her
mind had been impaired since the death of her son in January last in whom she
had centered all her hopes. Since attending the death-bed and obsequies of
his wife, Mr. Dean returned to this place in company with his sister, Miss
Carrie Dean, who will take charge of the house department of the jail.
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Died, at the residence of Elias Anderson, Smethport, Pa., April 24, 1882,
August Bengtson, aged 23 years. Death is always sad but the above was
unusually so owing to circumstances connected therewith. IN April 1880, two
brothers, August and John Bengtson, came to this country fro Sweden. About
the first of last December another brother named Severn came from Sweden and
the three (the entire family living except the father, who is in the old
country) spent Christmas together in Smethport. John and Severn soon left fo
Dagas Mines, Elk Co., Pa., where they were employed as miners. February 17,
last, Severn died of typhoid fever aged 27 years, his brother John caring for
him during his illness and in so doing contracted the disease. August went
from Smethport to attend the funeral of his brother Severn, also care for his
brother John who died March 27th, aged 19 years. After seeing the grave
closed over his brother, knowing that his last relative in this country was
dead, August returned to Smethport. He was not well when he arrived here and
soon after was confined to his bed with the same disease of which his brothers
died and after about three weeks suffering he died as above stated. The
funeral services were held at the residence of Mr. Anderson Saturday afternoon
and his remains were interred in Rose Hill cemetery. Judging from the tears
shed by the young friends who gathered around his coffin he was highly
esteemed by those who knew him. Three brothers buried in three months and not
a relative to weep beside the last. Sad indeed. "In the midst of life we are
in death."
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Aaron Acre of Port Allegany, well known in this borough, was run over and
killed by the cars at Sartwell on Saturday night, May 6, 1882. An inquest was
held over his remains and no blame was attached to the railroad employes.
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A sad accident occurred on Monday, May 8, 1882, to Mr. James Sulliven,
ex-supervisor of Sergeant township and well known in this borough, which has
resulted in his death. He was foreman over a gang of men working on the
extension of the Erie R.R. near the big bridge, and while at work a crowbar he
was using struck some dynamite caps in his pocket and exploded them. The
explosion tore off one of his hands and mad a hole in his side. Inflicting
such terrible injuries that he died from the effects shortly afterwards. He
was an industrious married man, and his family and many friends sadly mourn
his untimely death.
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Duntley. - In Keating township, on Saturday, the 6th day of May, 1882,
Stella, daughter of J.H. and C.J. Duntley, aged four months.
May 17, 1906:
It has been proven beyond a doubt that the body found in Olean creek last
week was the remains of Jacob J. Digel, an old resident of this section of the
county. The following newspaper clippings tell the sad story:
(Article is not included here in its entirely)
An item relating thereto was published in the Bradford papers and Friday Chief
Swift received word from a man at Farmers Valley stating that his name was
Digel and that his father had been missing for several weeks. He said he had
a watch corresponding to the on edescribed. The letter concluded that the
writer would come to Olean for the purpose of making the dead man's identity a
certainty. Yesterday morning two sons arrived in Olean, Frank and Fred
Digel. The went to Undertaker Quigley's office and he accompanied them to the
Allegany cemetery where the body was disinterred and identified as that of
Jacob J. Digel of Coleville, Pa. The remains were taken to Smethport last
evening, where they will be laid at rest. About the latter part of March Mr.
Digel left left Coleville with $30 and went to Bradford and this was the last
time he was seen alive by his relatives. Just how he came to get into the
creek will probably remain a mystery. - Sunday's Olean Times.
The funeral was held at the Baptist church in this place Tuesday and the
remains were buried in Rose Hill cemetery.
Despondent and melancholy because of ill health Miss Eva Campbell of
Bradford committed suicide last week by taking chloroform. She took the
poison Friday afternoon and lived until Saturday morning. She is survived by
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Campbell, and several sisters.
May 24, 1906:
Guy Baker, aged 26 years, farmer and teamster, residing near Petroleum
Center, was instantly killed by a falling tree Saturday afternoon. He was
removing stumps and a tree to which he had attached his tackle was not as
firmly rooted as the stump and in falling struck Baker on the head, breaking
his skull. He never recovered consciousness.
Jun 7, 1906:
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Mrs. M.L. Youmans died at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Stull of
Farmers Valley Pa., early Saturday morning June 2d.
The funeral services were conducted by Dr. R. M. White of Buffalo at the
Valley church and interment at the Coryville cemetery on Monday, June 4th.
The deceased was born at Coryville, Pa., march 12th, 1882, and had made her
home there and at Farmers Valley most of her life. She attended school at the
M_ _ _ State Normal and after graduation in 1900 taught school on year. June
26, 1901 she was united in marriage to M.L. Youmans of Westfield, Pa., and
lived at Ormsby, Pa., until failing health necessitated a change of climate.
During the last three years in which her health has been failing all has been
done that friends and medical skill could do for her and a portion of this
time had been spent in California and Colorado but all efforts to effect a
cure were of no avail.
She was a patent and most cheerful sufferer and leaves behind her the memory
of a pure Christian character whose example could but help all who knew her.
She loved the daily reading of God's word and the day of her death read the
following selections.
(Remainder is unreadable)
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Death of Rachel McCarthy.
As announced in last weeks MINER the death of Miss Rachel McCarthy occurred
at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Jerry McCarthy of East Main street at
11:?? a.m. Thursday Mar ? 1906.
(Much of the following is difficult to read)
The Rev. Father Dugan in his remarks at the funeral services paid many
touching and eloquent tributes so the virtues of Miss McCarthy which will
remain long in the memories of his hearts.
Beside a father and mother the following brothers and sisters survive
William of Chillicothe Ohio, Eugene of Olean, N.Y., David of Mt. Jewett and
John of Smethport, Mrs. John Kelly of Peru Kansas, Mrs. W.V. Provin of Bolivar
N.Y., Mrs. A.L. Colegrove of Mt. Jewett and Mrs. S.L. McLafferty of Hazelhurst.
The funeral services were held at the present quarters of St. Elizabeth's
church in the Swedish Lutheran church on _ _ _ street the Rev. J.F. Dugan
officiating. Interment was made in St. Elizabeth's cemetery.
Card of Thanks.
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry McCarthy wish to extend their sincere thanks for the many
kindnesses extended during the illness resulting in the death of their
daughter, Rachel, also to the general public for many services rendered.
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Miss Biddy Colberg, aged 23 years, and living at Wilcox, Pa., died at the
Ridgway hospital Sunday evening at 9 o'clock from injuries which she received
at 6 o'clock by being thrown from a buggy in the highway, about 10 miles from
here. Miss Colberg was driving in company with a young man when the horse
became frightened at automobile and ran away.
Peter Palmquist of Clermont died at the County Home last Saturday, aged 69
years.
Jun 14, 1906:
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Harrison W. Georgia died at his home in State Line Mills, Pa., early Friday
morning, June 1st. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Adams of
Ceres, N.Y., at the home and interment was made in the Portville cemetery on
Monday, June 4th.
The deceased was born in the town of Newfield, Tompkins county, N.Y., on
Oct. 14, 1829, and lived his early life in Tioga, Chemung and Tompkins
counties, N.Y. From Chemung county he moved his family to Lycoming county,
Pa., where they resided two years at Roaring Branch, Two years at Carpenter
and nine years at Williamsport, coming from the latter place to Smethport in
1881. During the nine years residence in this borough Mr. Georgia made many
friends here. At the time of his residence here he and his son, Willis, had
change of S.S. Bullis saw mill which was located in the eastern part of the
borough. During this period he also conducted a general store.
He was a well esteemed member of the Smethport Baptist church and the
I.O.O.F. lodge, No 1189, being one of its charter members. In 1890 he moved
his family to State Line Mills, where he lived until his death.
He had been a patient sufferer from rheumatism for about eight months, being
practically helpless the greater part of the time.
He leaves to mourn his loss one son and four daughters, as follows: Mrs.
Elnora A. Jones and Mrs. Mary E. Hicks of Williamsport; Willis Z. Georgia and
Mrs. Clara A. Turner of State Line Mills, and Mrs. Maria L. Ayresworth of
Endeavor, Pa.
Michael Coffey, one of Bradford's oldest and well known citizens, died at
his home in that city Sunday evening, at the advanced age of 86 years. He is
survived by two sons and a daughter.
Jun 21, 1906:
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Died. - In Smethport, Sunday, October 1st, 1882, Esek Smith, aged 77 years.
The remains were interred in Norwich cemetery Tuesday.
In Norwich township at one o'clock, Thursday morning, October 5, 1882, of
typhoid fever, Clementine, daughter of Theron H. and Sarah Colegrove, aged 10
years. Will be interred in Norwich cemetery at 11 a.m. to-morrow.
Arthur, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Cunningham, died at the home of
his parents at 385 North Seventh Street, Olean, on Friday, June 15, 1906. The
remains were brought to Smethport of Saturday and the funeral services were
held at the residence of the deceased's grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J.C.
Cunningham on Main on Sunday, Rev. W. W. Harris officiating and the remains
were laid at rest in Rose Hill cemetery.
Mrs. Elizabeth Crawford, mother of Mrs. D.E. Mallory of Bradford, died in
Buffalo Tuesday evening.
Jun 28, 1906:
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Little Susie, only child of W.F. Peck, foreman and business manager of the
MINER office, died Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 3, 1883, after a few days only of
suffering. She was taken sick Saturday evening with acute form of cholera
infantum, and sank steadily until she fell asleep in the arms of Him who hast
said, "Suffer little children to come unto Me, for of such is the kingdom of
Heaven.' She was a bright, lovable child, and during her brief existence of
but little over a year had entwined herself in the hearts of all around her.
The funeral which took place this Thursday morning was attended by a large
circle of friends and relatives who mingled their tears with the heartbroken
young parents and supported them with their sympathies and consolation. Rev.
W.B. Wagoner, former pastor of the M.E. church of this place, conducted the
funeral services, which was rendered by him exceedingly affecting and
appropriate.
In behalf of Mr. and Mrs. Peck we want to express their deep felt gratitude
to their friends in Smethport - one and all - for the kindness _ _ _ _
extended to them in their sad bereavement.
Peter Nelson, a prominent Swedish resident of Kane, died of cancer last
Wednesday evening, aged 58 years. He is survived by a family of eleven
children, including Mrs. Minnie Ruum(?) of this place.
Miss Florence Boyd, a teacher in the Port Allegany school, died at Galeton
last week. She was aged about 23 years, and was a most estimable and popular
young lady.
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