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McKean County Miner 1910
DEATHS IN MCKEAN COUNTY 1910
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
page1of the paper unless specifically noted otherwise.
Jan 20, 1910:
It was a shock to the community to learn on Monday morning of the very
sudden death the night before of Alfred Hagberg. Mr. Hagberg was well until
last Thursday when he was taken violently ill with what appeared at first to
be pleurisy. He seemed to grow worse and it was thought best to removed him
to the hospital in Bradford which was done on Saturday morning last. He grew
steadily worse and died Sunday evening at about half past eight.
Mr. Hagberg was born on the 17th day of May, 1869, in Stockholm, Sweden, and
at about the age of 26 he came to this country. ON May the fourth, 1892 he
married Miss Emma Sherburne the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Sherburne.
One daughter was born to them, Miss Lillian Hagberg. For several years Mr.
Hagberg. For several years Mr. Hagberg was in business in this place, a part
of the time he was associated with his father-in-law in the grocery business.
About two years ago the family moved to Hazelhurst and Mr. Hagberg since then
has been in business there. He had just recently purchased the Hotel Hazel
and had scarcely settled in the new home when he was stricken down.
Mr. Hagberg was a genial, jolly and obliging man who made many firm friends
in Smethport and vicinity during his years in business here, and many will
unite with his bereaved family in mourning the loss of a good citizen and a
kind and living husband and father.
The Rev. Mr. Harris and members of the order of the Odd Fellows went to
Hazelhurst on Wednesday forenoon and after a brief service there the body was
brought to this place and services were held from the Methodist Episcopal
church in the afternoon. The burial was in Rose Hill cemetery. The funeral
services were largely attended both in Hazelhurst and Smethport.
Fred B. Andrews died at the home of his mother on Water street, this
borough, on Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock, January 19, 1910, after an
illness of about four months of tuberculosis.
When first taken ill Mr. Andrews and his family were living in Pittsburg and
after about ten weeks he decided to come here thinking the higher altitude and
pure air would assist in effecting a cure but the disease had too much of a
start and although he went to Rock City he continued to grow worse until the
end came yesterday.
The deceased was 35 years of age and had lived in Smethport most of the time
for many years. In 1903 be was united in marriage to Miss Lottie McNally and
to them were born two children, Edith aged 5 years and Anna aged 4, who with
their mother survive to mourn the loss of a kind and loving husband and
father. He is also survived by his aged mother, one brother, Milan of East
Smethport, three sisters, Mrs. Burdette Hall of this place, Mrs. Crumb of
Akron, Ohio and Mrs. Allen who lives in Kansas, who deeply mourn the loss of
an affectionate son and brother.
The services will be held at St. Elizabeth's church at 9 o'clock tomorrow
morning, Rev. J.F. Dugan officiating and his remains will be laid at rest in
St. Elizabeth's cemetery.
Page 3.
On Sunday last at the Bradford hospital, occurred the death of Dr. James C.
Walker, one of Bradford's most prominent doctors. He had been ill for some
time and for the last few week his trouble had been of a serious nature. He
was deservedly popular and his death will be keenly felt by many friends.
Page 3.
Miss Mildred K. Savage of Springville, N.Y., 13 years old, met death last
Friday in a runaway accident at _ _ _ near Salamanca. (Remainder is
unreadable)
Page 3.
Matthew Stephen Kanary, aged thirty-five years, died at the County Home
Monday, morning of tuberculosis. He had been in poor health for a number of
years being much crippled with rheumatism along with the other diseases.
About two months ago he was admitted to the home and his condition then was
such that it was plain to be seen that he could not live long. The remains
were taken to Kane Monday evening to the home of his father, P. Kanary. He is
survived by a wife and two daughters, besides a father, three sisters and one
brother.
Page 3.
Monday evening at 7 o'clock George Rearick found the unconscious form of Ed
Wheaton, a woodsman lying face down on the Galeton bridge. Thinking the man
dead drunk he summoned the police and together the man was carried to the
borough lockup. Upon reaching there it was discovered that he was in bad
condition, and Dr. Rumsey was summoned. He died however before the doctor
arrived Potter Democrat.
Page 3.
Mr. and Mrs. Alex Cunningham wish to thank their many friends and neighbors
who were so kind during the sickness and death of their nephew, Norman Bush.
Page 5.
Elmer S. Longstreth, a well known rig builder of Bradford fell from a
derrick near Tew City last Thursday and received injuries which resulted in
his death. While working with H. Snyder in taking down a derrick for Polley
Brothers, he slipped and losing his hold fell 34 feet to the ground, striking
on his head and left shoulder. Longstreth was unconscious when Snyder reached
him. Help was summoned and the injured man was carried two miles to the Park
Hotel at Rew City. Dr. Wood of Rixford was summoned but the unfortunate man
had expired before the physician reached him. He was about 40 years old and
his wife died about three months ago. He had no known relatives in this
section.
Page 3.
Gust Edgar Peterson, aged 19 years, died at his home in Mt Jewett on Friday,
Jan. 28, with tuberculosis.
Feb 10, 1910:
The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M.M. Pomeroy died last Friday, aged one
week.
Feb 24, 1910:
This community was greatly shocked yesterday noon when the news was related
that Walter Evans, an old and highly respected resident of this borough had
been found dead in a tool house in the rear of his residence on Willow street.
Mr. Evans although 69 years of age had been in pretty good health for some
time past and yesterday morning he started out to shovel the snow off the
walks and paths about his premises. He was talking to one of the neighbors
abut 10 o'clock and that was the last seen of him until he was found dead by
Miss Jennie Keesler who is employed at the Evans home.
(Article continues at length and is difficult to read)
Walter E. Evans was born in Franklin, N.Y. 89 years ago, and when about ?9
years of age he came to this vicinity where he has since resided living the
life of an honest hardworking respectable citizen.
He is survived by his wife, two children, Mrs. S.E. Johnson and Mr. E. Evans
of Olean , N.Y., six grand-children and one great grand child, together with
two sisters, Mrs. M.S. Sheldon and Mrs. Eugene Evans both of Keating township,
all of whom will deeply mourn the loss of a kind, loving and indulgent
husband, father and brother.
The funeral services will be held at his late home on Saturday afternoon at
1 o'clock and his remains will be laid at rest in Rose Hill cemetery.
Julian L. Andrews died at 1 o'clock this afternoon, at his home, No. 13
Bushnell street. Mr. Andrews had been ill for several months and for two days
his death had been momentarily expected.
Julian L. Andrews was born in East Smithfield, Bradford county,
Pennsylvania, on January 19, 1842. From that place he enlisted in the 132nd
Pennsylvania volunteer Infantry and served as a Union soldier until the close
of the war.
(Obituary continues at length)
His remains were taken to Jamestown for interment in the family plot.
Leonard R. Shaw, aged 64 years, died at the Bradford hospital, Sunday
afternoon at 5:45 o'clock, after a lingering illness. Deceased was a well
known citizen and had resided here for the past 30 years. His home was at No.
49 Cornen street.
Deceased is survived by his widow two daughters, the Misses Carrie and
Frances Shaw of Bradford; one son, Marvin Shaw of Bradford; four brothers,
Park Shaw of Waterford, Pa.; James M. Shaw of New Woodstock, N.Y., Frank S.
Shaw of Chicago and Fred E. Shaw of Union City, Pa. He also leaves three
sisters, Mrs. J.F. Bacon of Mankota, Minn.; Mrs. W.A. Morgan of Los Angeles,
Cal., and Ada N. Shaw of Chicago.
Mr. Shaw was a member of the Presbyterian church and the K.O.T.M. In years
past he was superintendent of the Bradford Gas company and was himself a
producer of natural gas and oil.
(Obituary continues)
Page 5.
The remains of John B. Hoover, aged 65(?) years who died at Coleville on
Wednesday of last week, were brought to Smethport on Saturday morning and the
funeral services held at St. Elizabeth's church. His remains were laid at
rest in St. Elizabeth's cemetery.
Mar 3, 1910:
Frank Miller of No. 17 North Centre street was fatally injured early last
evening when both of his legs were crushed under the wheels of a B.R.&P.
freight train at Limestone.
A resident of Limestone, while walking along the railroad found Miller lying
along the tracks, Sam Kirk, another Bradford man was with him, but Kirk is
said to have been in such an intoxicated condition that he was not aware of
his companion's injuries. Therefore he made no attempt to care for him.
As soon as the extent of Miller's injuries became known Miller was taking in
charge by Good Samaritans. They flagged the B.R.&P. Buffalo local which is
due in this city at 8:50 p.m. and the injured man was brought to Bradford.
Miller was conveyed from the depot to the Bradford Hospital in still's
ambulance and the company's surgeon was notified. The surgeon amputated both
legs below the knees. The patient failed to rally from the shock but
partially and at midnight it was thought that he would not live until
morning. He was conscious after reaching the hospital and stated that he had
been riding on a B.R.&P. freight train between Salamanca and Limestone and had
fallen under the wheels.
Later The injured man succumbed to his injuries this morning at 2:30
o'clock. The body was taken in charge by Undertaker Sloan.
Miller was about 38 years old and was the son of Mr. and Mrs. John R. Miller
of No.17 North Centre street. His parents were with him at the hospital last
night. The deceased was a well known horseman.
Last evening about 5:30 o'clock, Miller called at the Bradford police
station with an order from Alderman Mumeland to have Kirk released, he
(Miller) claiming that he had a job for Kirk at Limestone or Salamanca. Kirk
was serving a brief term in the city lockup for intoxication. Miller told the
police that he and Kirk were to leave on the next car from Salamanca. It is
evident that they took a freight on the B.R.&P. instead, with the result
stated above. Tuesday's Era.
Page 3.
Five deaths occurred last week in one family at Randolph, near Jamestown.
On Monday the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Drew died. The mother of Mr. and
Mrs. Drew died. The mother was taken with pneumonia during the childs illness
and died on Wednesday. On Friday Mr. Drew's father Prince Drew, suffered a
stroke of apoplexy and died the next morning. His wife, the mother of William
Drew, died on Sunday morning from pneumonia and her sister, Miss Mary
Chandler, died that evening from the same disease.
Page 3.
Miss Mary Crawford was fatally injured in Franklin Sunday in the Sunday
school rooms of the First Baptist church, while attending a bible class led by
General Charles Miller. Her head was crushed by a large drop door, weighing
more than a ton which divides the adult class room and the children's
quarters. Miss - - -ing line wach(?) the heavy door dropped, and being
slightly deaf she heard neither the door not the warnings of others. The
accident caused a panic in which three women fainted, but General Miller's
commanding manner finally restored order. Miss Crawford is 45 years old, and
cannot recover.
Page 5.
The funeral services of Water Evans were held from the home on Willow street
last Saturday morning and were in charge of Rev. W.A. Harris, assisted by the
Rev. H.W. Carr of Salamanca, N.Y.
Mar 10, 1910:
Fred Dennison, the 17 year old son of the late Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Dennison
accidentally shot and fatally wounded himself with a shot gun last Saturday
evening, inflicting a wound in his right shoulder which caused his death on
Monday afternoon.
Since the death of his parents a few years ago the unfortunate boy has
resided most of the time with his brother, Eber Dennison, who now resided at
Crosby. On Saturday Fred took the shotgun out to shoot some crows and when he
came in to supper he left the gun outside, leaning against some boards. After
supper he went out to get the gun and carelessly took hold of it by the
muzzle. In pulling it toward him over the boards, the hammer was pulled back
part way but not enough to kock it and when it slipped over the edge of the
board the hammer came down with sufficient force to discharge it.
(Article continues at length)
The funeral services were held at Crosby yesterday afternoon. A short
prayer was held at the house at 1:45 and the services were held at the church
at 2 o'clock, Rev. Perkins of Colegrove officiating. His remains were laid at
rest in the Colegrove cemetery. The floral tributes were many an beautiful.
A shocking accident occurred about a quarter of a mile this side of Mina
Tuesday evening when the body of William Cole was found in a mangled condition
on the tracks of the C.&P.A.R.R. The first intimation of the accident was
when William Doneshay on his way to mina stumbled over the lifeless form. He
immediately summoned help and upon going to the place found the man's body
mangled, the head being mutilated and one leg nearly severed from the body.
It is thought from the position of the body that Mr. Cole must have been lying
on the track when struck by the train.
The deceased was 47 years old and had been employed as fireman and engineer
at the Mina mill and leaves a wife and four children. Potter Journal.
Mrs. Harley T. Sawyer, aged 52 years and 5 months, was found dead in her bed
at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Rex Stark on King street at about 3 o'clock
Tuesday morning, by Mrs. Stark who went into the room to get one of the
children who had been sleeping with her.
Mrs. Sawyer retired about 10 o'clock in fairly good health. She had been
sick this winter and bothered some with heart trouble but on Monday she felt
very well and was in good spirits when she retired. Her four year old
grandson, Daniel, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles McVenn, was sleeping with her
and so quiet was her passage from this earth to that more beautiful one beyond
that he knew nothing of it until Mrs. Stark came into the room and found that
her mother had quietly and peacefully passed away while.
The funeral services will be held at St. Luke's church this Thursday
afternoon at 3:30 o'clock, Rev. W.E. Van Dyke officiating, and her remains
will be held at rest in Rose Hill cemetery.
(Obituary continues at length)
Page 3.
Mrs. George Oliver of Sartwell received a message Friday from her brother,
W.A. Williamson, of Friendly, W.Va., giving the sad intelligence of the death
of their father, which occurred at that place.
Walter, the nine year old son of Mr. and Mrs. W.S. Calderwood of Kane, died
Tuesday evening at 5:40 o'clock, as the result of injuries he received on
February 19th, when he was run down by a freight train while on the
Pennsylvania railroad track near the depot. His right leg was crushed and it
was amputated at the hip. It was believed that the child would not live
twelve hours after the operation, but he showed remarkable recuperative powers
and on the third day showed improvements that it was believed he would recover.
Mar 17, 1910:
The following was taken from Saturday morning's Bradford Era:
Daisy May, wife of the Hon. Robert B. Habgood, of this city, died suddenly
yesterday afternoon at 2:55 o'clock at apartments at the L_ _ _ Hotel, in
buffalo, where she had been stopping since last October, for the purpose of
receiving medical treatment. While it was known in this city that Mrs.
Habgood had been in poor health for five years. It was not realized that her
condition was of a character to cause apprehension of a fatal termination.
(Obituary continues at length, only portions excerpted here)
The remains were brought to this city on the B.R.&T. train at 12:44 a.m. and
taken to the late residence No. 73 West Corydon street, accompanied by the
grief stricken husband and father.
Mrs. Habgood was born at Parker, Pa., on Feb. 17, 1873, and was the only
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S.D. Heffner of this city. The greater part of her
life was passed here and she was therefore well known in the community. As a
girl and then as a young matron, Mrs. Habgood was possessed of gracious
amiable and loveable characteristics that endeared her to many. In her
untimely death her husband and kindred are deeply bereaved and much genuine
sympathy is felt for them at this time.
The deceased was united in marriage to Mr. Habgood in this city on Nov. 3,
1897.
The deceased is survived by her husband, one son, Stuart and a daughter,
Dorothy, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. S.D. Heffner, and one brother, Henry Clay
Heffner, all of Bradford.
The funeral services were held at the family residence No. 73 West Corydon
street Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock, Rev. George M. Hickman of Baltimore Md.,
officiating.
The interment was at Oak Hill.
The death of Mrs. A.L. Gallup occurred at the family residence south of
Smethport on Tuesday morning at about half past eleven. Her death was not
unexpected as she had been gradually declining for the past two months and it
was known that she could not recover.
(Some difficult to read but continues and only part excerpted here)
Sarah Margaret Sellers was born on the 18th of September, 1863. The family
home was in Tennessee where she lived for a few years and then the family
moved to Arkansas. On the 21st of February in 1889(?), she was married to Mr.
A.L. Gallup and since then she has lived near this place.
Besides her husband she leaves an aged father and mother, Mr. and Mrs.
Sellers at Sidon, Arkansas, and a brother, J.W. Sellers, and a sister, Mrs.
J.W. Sutton, both of Sidon, Arkansas.
The funeral services were held from the house at one o'clock this afternoon
and from the Methodist Episcopal church at two o'clock and were in charge of
Rev. W.A. Harris. The interment was in Rose hill cemetery.
Page 3.
Hon. James Rider, aged 82 years, died at his home in Bradford on Tuesday
morning.
Page 3.
William Seaman, aged 91 years, died in Bradford Wednesday morning.
Mar 24, 1910:
Thomas McCabe an aged and well known resident of Prospect Hill was found
dead in his bed last Monday morning by a neighbor who called to see him, death
being due to heart trouble.
Mr. McCabe has been in ill health for some time and while he was not
confined to his bed, his condition was such that his friends and neighbors
though he should not be alone, but he could not be persuaded to leave his old
home and go where he could receive proper care. He evidently knew that the
end was near for on Saturday he had Sheridan Gorton(?) come to his place an
draw up his will.
Thomas McCabe, was born in Ireland and has been a resident of Keating
township for upwards of 25 years spending his entire time on the little farm
on which he died. He was a brother of Patrick McCabe who died recently and
his age was very uncertain for he never told it and _ _ _ ranging from 65
to ?? years.
The funeral services were held on Tuesday at St. Elizabeth's church Rev.
J.F. Dugan officiating and his remains were laid at rest in St. Elizabeth's
cemetery.
Page 3.
D.W. Lorch, aged 66 years died in Detroit, Mich., on Friday last. The news
of his death was received here yesterday morning. Deceased was one of the
first to establish a job printing establishment in Bradford. He was for many
yeas an expert printer and at one time was identified with W.L. cooper in the
publication of the Sunday Herald. Failing health caused him to give up the
printing business and he located at Celeron on Chautauqua lake where he
conducted a hotel for a while. He was here some months age and was then in
poor health. Mr. Lerch is survived by his widow whose home is in Detroit
Tuesday's Bradford Era.
Page 3.
Mrs. Lucinda Sherman of Galeton died a few days ago. She was 98 years and
six months old.
Page 5.
Died at his home in Stulltown, on Monday morning, March 21, 1910, John E.
Dunn, aged 70 years. The deceased was an honest, industrious man and his loss
will be deeply felt in the community in which he lives. He leaves to mourn
his loss, his widow and one daughter, Mrs. Wm. Wainnian of Stulltown, and two
adopted children, Miss Edith Dunn of Bolivar, N.Y., and Craig Dunn of Eldred.
Funeral from the home Wednesday at 2 p.m. Interment in Stulltown cemetery.
Apr 7, 1910:
County Detective Jones received a telephone message from Farmers Valley
yesterday morning stating that a man had been found in the creek near that
place and summoned him to the scene.
It appears that a boy named Earl Connors, had been fishing along the creek a
short distance below the bridge at Crossmire's crossing and discovered an
object lying along the bank of the steam. The boy investigated and discovered
the object to be the corpse of a man. The body was lying across a snag along
the bank and the head shoulders and legs were submerged in the water. The
body was discovered about 3 o'clock.
(Article is lengthy and difficult to read. Only portions excerpted here)
Papers on the dead man's person disclose his name to be Andy Pearson and his
former home to have been in Kane.
The body was badly decomposed being in a condition beyond recognition and it
is thought that the man must have come to his death at the time of the last
high water about six weeks ago, this theory was further borne out by the fact
that he was attired for cold weather.
He has a sister living in Kane. His nationality is Swedish and he is said to
have been aged between 35 and 40 years. From all that can be learned he was
an industrious man.
County Detective Jones went to Kane last evening and will make an attempt to
find the dead man's sister and have her claim the remains. If she refuses to
do this the body will probably be buried by the county.
(A follow up article on the sister and burial is printed in the April 7 issue,
page 1.)
Word was received in Smethport Monday of the death of Monte Shoemaker,
proprietor of Frank's hotel, Olean, that occurred that day.
Details of his demise are quite meagre, but it is understood that Mr.
Shoemaker had been in his usual health up until the time of his sudden death.
A number of years ago he and his family resided in Smethport. He
subsequently moved to Glean and for a number of years conducted the Grand
Central restaurant at the place. About three yeas ago he purchased the
Frank's Hotel on State street and had conducted that hostelry since.
Monte Shoemaker was aged about 54 years and is survived by a widow and three
children, two boys and a girl. Joseph and Charles Shoemaker, his sons are
frequent Smethport visitor and are well known here. Mr. Shoemaker was a man
who made friends on every hand. And many of these in Smethport and Olean will
deeply regret to learn of his demise. The funeral will be held in Olean today.
The following is gleaned from the Bradford Era; Frank J. Collins, one of the
best known business men in Northern Pennsylvania, a prominent citizen of
Bradford and one who was held in high esteem generally, passed from life
Friday afternoon, at the Bradford hospital, a victim of Bright's disease and
complications. He had knowledge of the fact during the early part of the day
that death was at hand and in greeting friends at his bedside, he discussed
his impending fate in a mater-of-fact manner, quite characteristic of the
man. He bade the callers farewell and said to give his last regards and good
wishes to all his friends. Then he sank into a condition of semi-
consciousness which later became a sleep of death.
Frank J. Collins was born in Brooklyn(?) N.Y., on July 30, 1850, the son of
Mr. and Mrs. N.R. Collins, who came to Bradford in 1876. the elder Mr.
Collins opened an extensive wholesale liquor business in this city and was
very prosperous. The parents of the deceased died many years ago and the
business established by N.R. Collins at No. 88 Main street was continued by
the son.
The deceased was a graduate of Alfred (N.Y.) University, class of 1879 and
being an apt student he became splendidly equipped by his studies, for a
business career. His skill as a manager of large affairs is well known.
(Obituary continues at length.)
Surviving him are his stepmother, Mrs. N.R. Collins, and his half-sister,
Miss Margaret A. Collins of Collins court, Bradford.
The remains will be taken to Greenwood cemetery, Brooklyn, N.Y., for
interment.
The funeral services over the remains of Frank J. Collins were conducted at
the First Methodist church Sunday afternoon, at 3 o'clock, by Rev. J.M.
Walters. The body was shipped on the Erie, Sunday evening for Brooklyn where
burial took place, at Greenwood cemetery in the Collins' family plot.
Page 3.
James Reznor, a bricklayer, died in the Bradford hospital Saturday night
from the effects of morphine taken with suicidal intent. The deceased was 53
yeas of age owned a farm at Willow Creek, this county, and had been working on
a new building at Bradford for three weeks. On Saturday he was paid $75 from
which he paid $15 for board but when he reached the hospital he had only 25
cent in his possession. Relatives of thee dead man allege that the
circulation of stories that he was responsible for the death of Henry Stevens,
an aged resident of Willow Creek, who was found dead from poison on the Reznor
farm August 15, 1909, had driven Reznor to insanity and was the motive for his
taking his own life. Last October he informed his wife that he could not
endure the gossip and took a dose of poison, but his life was saved at that
time by the prompt arrival of a physician.
Page 3.
Major George H. Baldwin died at the Bradford hospital last Saturday, aged 76
years. He was a gallant soldier of the Civil War and his only surviving
relative is a sister, Mrs. R.D. Stone of Bradford.
Page 3.
Mary, the six year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Nachuak of Mt. Alton
died Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, from the effects of burns. The child was
playing about a bonfire in the dooryard Thursday afternoon and her clothing
caught fire. Before her mother could reach her side, the child's clothing was
almost completely burned away and death relieved her sufferings.
Apr 21, 1910:
The death of Mrs. John O. Dodge occurred at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
Frank Sherburne, at the Wright House on Tuesday morning about half past nine.
Mrs. dodge had been ill for a number of weeks and it was not expected by the
family that she could ever regain her health. For the past two or three weeks
she had been failing more rapidly and it was apparent that the end was not
very far away. Since last Saturday afternoon she had been worse than at any
time before an she continued to grow weaker through Sunday and Monday and
until the release came Tuesday morning.
Miranda Lane was born in Stillwater, Maine, on the 13th of March, 1848. Her
family was among the pioneers of that state. When she was just past twenty
years of age she was married on the 3rd of May 1868, to Mr. John O. Dodge in
Oldtown, Maine. Five years later the family moved to New Hampshire in 1873.
After a residence here of some seven years they moved to Pennsylvania and
settled near Smethport in 1850. Since this time they have lived in this
vicinity.
Two children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Dodge; Anna who died when about
nineteen months of age and Jennie who married Mr. Frank Sherburne. For some
time past, Mr. and Mrs. Dodge have lived on their farm east of here but a few
months ago they came to live with their daughters, Mrs. Sherburne. Mrs. Dodge
was at the time of her death just past sixty-two and she was the last of her
father's family.
(Obituary continues at length)
The funeral services were held from the house this afternoon at half past
two o'clock in charge of the Rev. W.A. Harris and the burial was in Rose Hill
Cemetery.
Friday's Kane Republican says: Commodore Cornelius was brought to the Kane
Summit Hospital on Tuesday from Bradford, where he underwent a surgical
operation, but it was evidently too late, as his ailment was too far advanced
and he died last evening.
Deceased was well known in this section, having resided here for some years
prior to his removal to Bradford. The Commodore was noted for his smallness
of statute and was conspicuous as a drum major on this account.
He is survived by a widow, three children, two by his first wife and one
brother and one sister. The latter being Mrs. Perry Walker of Kane. The
remains were taken to Bradford Friday afternoon where the funeral was held.
Page 5.
Mrs. Morton, aged 70 years, was burned in death in a fire which destroyed
the home of her son, Edgar Morton at S_ _ _ _ , near Kane, last Thursday
afternoon. Her charred remains were found in the debris after the fire had
burned itself out. The origin of the fire is not known but it is thought
(unreadable section) clothing became ignited from the stove and she fell
unconscious to the floor setting fire to the house. The fire was discovered
by a neighbor and an alarm given but the flames had gained such headway that
entrance to the building was impossible.
Apr 28, 1910:
Wednesday's Bradford Era says: Lying in the Creek, at a point near the
B.R.&P. railroad bridge in the Sixth ward, railroad men found the dead body of
John Linnan yesterday afternoon. Many had looked at the object in the water
during the earlier part of the day and all had been of the opinion that it was
a dummy placed in the creek by some practical joker. It was lodged against a
rock. As the water receded one of the more venturesome of the railroad men
waded into the stream and made the discovery that it was a corpse. It lay
face downward.
Word was telephoned to Coroner Sherman who visited the scene and gave
instructions to have the body towed ashore. Fred Stinson of No. 25 Avenue S.,
procured a rope and wading into the stream fastened it about the body and
brought it to land. It was soon identified as the body of John Linnan, a
laborer, of No. 25 Grove street. The remains were taken to Still's
undertaking rooms and prepared for burial.
The circumstances leading to the man's death are unknown.
About 7 o'clock Monday evening he left his home to go up town. That was the
last seen or heard of him by his family. When he failed to reach home, a
daughter sought the assistance of the police at 5 o'clock yesterday morning to
find the missing man but they were unable to locate him.
There is supposition that in going to his home, Tuesday night he made a
miscalculation as to the direction of the small foot bridge which spans the T_
_ _ at the point where Grove street begins. The water was high following the
heavy rain and when he _ _ _ was swept away in its current to his death.
Mr. Linnan had been a resident of Bradford for the past 20 years. He had
worked considerably with the plumbers. Of late he had been employed as a
laborer by one of the gas companies.
Deceased was a member of Bradford Tent No. 4 K.O.T.M.
He leaves besides his widow, one daughter, Miss Susie Linnan of Bradford;
one son, Cornelius Linnan of Toronto Can; one sister, Mrs. Dennis Howard of
Bradford; three brothers and one sister living in Ireland.
May 5, 1910:
On Thursday of last week, April 28, 1910, at her home in Coryville, occurred
the death of Mary A. Conner at the ripe old age of 81 years 8 months and 19
days.
Mary Ann Hall was her maiden name and in the younger years of her life she
was united in marriage to Jeremiah Conner who died March 1st, 1881.
To them were born five children, four of whom survive; Jordan E., Florence
J., Frank L., and Fred D. Elmira G. a daughter died at the age of 22 years.
There are six grandchildren; Paul, Dean, Jerry, Myra, Edward and Esther.
The Miner extends its condolence to the bereaved family.
Page 3.
The body of the late L. R. Shaw, which has been reposing in the Emery
mausoleum since the funeral was removed this afternoon to the Shaw lot in Oak
Hill cemetery, where interment took place. Members of the family were
present, including the two daughters, Miss Frances Shaw, of Cornwall-on-the-
Hudson, N.Y., Miss Carrie Shaw of Jamestown, Mr. and Mrs. A. Park Shaw of
Waterford, Pa., and Mr. and Mrs. H.C. Whipple of Olean. Bradford Star
Saturday.
Page 5.
The only child of Mrs. Anna Bayer Sigman was buried in rose Hill cemetery on
Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Sigman is the daughter of Lawrence Bayer who formerly
lived at Clermont and was one of the prominent citizens of this county. Mrs.
Sigman's daughter bore the name of Delight Sigman and she was eleven years of
age. She had been in poor health for some time, and died at the family
residence in Pittsburg last Sunday and the body was brought here on Tuesday.
Mrs. Sigman was accompanied by her sister, Mina Bayer of Niagara Falls and
they were met here by a brother and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. John Bayer of Port
Allegany. Services were conducted at the cemetery by the Rev. W.A. Harris.
May 19, 1910:
Rev. M.H. Houghton pastor of the Universalist church of Springville, N.Y.,
died at his home at 1:30 o'clock Monday morning after an illness of less than
fifteen hours. Mr. and Mrs. Houghton drove their automobile to Bradford on
Friday and left the car in that city for needed repairs. Mr. Houghton
returned to Springville Saturday afternoon. On Sunday morning he was in his
pulpit as usual but was obliged to abbreviate his sermon on account of a
sudden attack of illness. Following the church service, the pastor went home
and later grew to ill that physicians were summoned. Mrs. Houghton was
notified of her husband's illness and reached Springville from Bradford on
Sunday afternoon. Mr. Houghton did not suffer much pain until about midnight,
when his condition grew decidedly worse and from that time until death came,
his suffering was intense. Neuralgia of the heart is supposed to have been
the cause of death. The news of the death of Rev. Houghton was a great shock
to his many friends in Bradford, also in Smethport where he was well known.
During his twelve years residence in Bradford the talented preacher had formed
many ties of friendship which were of the permanent kind. His broad, liberal
ideas, coupled with his ability as an orator made him a popular pulpit speaker
among all classes of people.
Mrs. Margaret Lynch, aged 71 years, died at her home in Mt. Alton Tuesday
evening at 7:30 p.m. For the past two years she had been a sufferer from the
effects of the grip.
She leaves to mourn her loss three daughters, Mrs. F.J. Murray of
Johnsonburg, Pa., Mrs. M.S. Geary of Smethport, Pa., and Miss Ann O'Connell of
Mt. Alton, Pa., all of whom were at her bedside when the end came. The
funeral services will be held at Mt. Alton Friday morning, at 8:30 at St.
Joseph's Catholic church, Rev. Carpenter and Rev. Dugan officiating. The
interment will be made at Smethport.
The Miner unites with many friends in extending condolence to the family who
are stricken by the death of this estimable woman.
Page 2.
A DuBois special of the 15th inst. Says: Harry, the three year old son of
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Walk, was burned to death early this evening by falling
into a bon fire. A ten year old sister, while trying to save her brother, was
so badly burned that she is dying tonight. Mrs. Harry Walk, the mother of the
children, was fearfully burned about the hands and a neighbor, Mrs. Conway,
was also burned while trying to save the children from the flames.
Page 4.
Mrs. William Sullivan died at her home in East Smethport Monday after an
extended illness. Deceased is survived by her husband and an adopted
daughter. The remains were taken to Hornell, N.Y., Tuesday where the funeral
and interment were made.
During her residence in Smethport Mrs. Sullivan has made many friends who
will sincerely mourn her demise. Hers was a most estimable character and the
circumstances surrounding her demise were sad.
The Miner unites with many friends in extending condolence to the bereaved
family.
Page 4.
Nicholas Smith, aged about 45 years passed away at his home in McCord Hollow
Tuesday evening, appendicitis being the cause of his demise.
Mr. Smith's condition had become such that an operation was resorted to
Monday. This was performed by Dr. Kane off Kane and Dr. Chadwick of
Smethport. The operation was a most delicate one and although the patient
rallied, from its effects his recovery was impossible.
The deceased is survived by a widow and two young sons.
Page 5.
Mrs. Elizabeth M. Fritts, aged 70 years, died at her home, No. 84 East Main
street, Bradford, Saturday morning at 4:45 o'clock after a lingering illness
which dated from the first of the year. Deceased is survived by her husband,
one son and three daughters.
May 26, 1910:
Michael Ryan aged 57 years died at Farmers Valley Monday morning at 2
o'clock death resulting from rheumatism.
Mr. Ryan had moved to that place about six weeks ago from Coudersport, where
for many years he had made his home, being a well known contractor, and took
up his residence on the farm of the late Wm. Glavin.
He had been a sufferer from the ailment which resulted in his death for some
time and while he has been under a physician's care since he had been in this
vicinity his death came totally unexpected.
Michael Ryan was born at Philadelphia in 1853. In 1856, his parents moved
to Coudersport. In 1878 he was united in marriage to Miss Kate Glavin of
Farmer's Valley, a sister of Wm. Glavin, the local shoe dealer. The fruits of
this union were five children, all of whom with the widow survive, Frank and
Thomas Ryan, of Coudersport; Mrs. Wm. Mannon, of Niagara Falls, N.Y.; and Fred
and Julia Ryan who reside at home. Six sisters and two brothers.
Mr. Ryan is spoken of in the highest terms by all who knew him. He was a
man of excellent parts and his demise will be lamented by hosts of friends in
this section and in Coudersport.
The funeral was held at St. Elizabeth's church yesterday morning, Rev. J.F.
Dugan officiating. Interment was made in St. Elizabeth's cemetery.
The Miner unites in extending condolence to the stricken family in their
hour of bereavement.
Page 3.
The first suicide was at Five Mile, just beyond Allegany, N.Y., and the
victim, Frank J. Lemon a farmer, aged 49 years. His body was found by his
wife in a shed in the rear of the house.
Deceased was a well known resident of Five Mile. He was Noble Grand of
Allegany Lodge or Odd Fellows. He leaves his widow and five sons.
The second suicide of the day occurred at 4:45 p.m. when Sylvester Merrill
of 1444 Buffalo street, this city, aged 35 years and employe of the
Pennsylvania railroad, hanged himself. His wife found the body. He is
survived by his widow.
Page 3.
Patrick McGraw, a former Bradford resident died at Dayton O., Tuesday.
Deceased was a veteran of the Civil war.
Page 5.
A telephone message to yesterday's Bradford Era stated that a woman named
Mrs. Lundgren, was instantly killed at East Kane Monday morning. Mrs.
Lundgren was crossing the double tracks of the Pennsylvania railroad at that
point to go to a rural mail route box. A freight train was passing on one of
the tracks and as the woman stepped toward the other track, an express train
dashed by one the cylinder heads of the locomotive struck Mrs. Lundgren and
caused her death. She is survived by a husband five children.
Page 5.
Mrs. Sarah A. Gridley of Duke Centre, died at her home in that place Monday
afternoon. Deceased had been a resident of Duke Centre for the past 30 years.
Page 8.
Mrs. Katherine Snyder, wife of H.A. Snyder of Coleville, died in Bradford
where she has been residing for her health for the past two years, Monday of
apoplexy. Mrs. Snyder was suddenly stricken while mounting the stairs to her
apartments on the second floor of the residence of Mrs. George Fagnan, no. 75
Kennedy street, and her death soon followed.
Deceased was well known in Smethport and her demise will cause sorrow among
many friends in this section.
She is survived by her husband, H.A. Snyder, one son, Fred Snyder of
Coleville, two daughters, Mrs. George Irvine of Duke Center, and Miss Emma
Snyder of Bradford; two brothers, E.J. Hoover and James Hoover of Coleville
and two sisters, Mrs. William Ripple of Bingham and Mrs. Kerr, of Shianston,
W.Va.
Page 8,
Yesterday's Bradford Era says Mrs. Anna V. Hoover, aged 39 years, died at
10:30 o'clock last evening at No. 16 West Corydon street, where she had been
stopping for the past five weeks. Her home was in Coleville, Pa., and she was
a sister in law of Mrs. Katherine Snyder, who died suddenly at No. 75 Kennedy
street Monday afternoon.
Deceased is survived by her husband, James V. Hoover; one son, Dean Hoover,
and one daughter, Miss Alice Hoover, all of Coleville; also her mother, Mrs.
Alice Ford, of Richburg, N.Y.
Page 8.
Port Allegany special of May 22 to the Bradford Era says; Michael Sullivan,
aged 82 years the father of Mrs. William Enright of No. 16 Oxford street,
Bradford, was found dead in bed here early this morning. The death had
evidently been due to heart disease. The man had been in his usual health and
retired last night in good spirits and without complaining of illness. This
morning shortly after six o'clock, when a member of the household called him
there was not response. Mr. Sullivan was dead.
Deceased up to two years ago was a well known farmer at Turtle Point. He
retired from active affairs at that time locating here.
He is survived by his widow, four sons, John and Frank Sullivan, who are in
the Robinson, Ill., oil fields and Patrick and Michael Sullivan at Turtle
Point. He also leaves four daughters as follows; Mrs. William Enright of
Bradford, Mrs. Roonan of Buffalo; and the Misses Della and Margaret Sullivan
both of Chicago.
The funeral of Mr. Sullivan was held at the R.C. church at Sartwell,
Tuesday, Rev. Doyle officiating.
This morning's Bradford Era says:
Early this morning on the tracks of the B.R.&P. railroad near the Terra
Cotta plant was discovered the mangled remains of a man lying between the
rails.
Coroner Sherman was notified and Undertaker still removed the body to his
undertaking rooms.
In the pockets of the dead man's clothing was found a brass check similar to
those used by the laborers of the railroad company. The check was numbered
173. At the depot it was found by referring to the pay roll that the name of
the man having the check was James Kane.
It was thought that he had boarded a freight train near the depot about
midnight to ride out to the shops when he fell off and was ground to pieces
under the wheels.
There was nothing but the check mentioned above with which to identify him.
His head was entirely gone and one foot still in the shoe was found about 100
feet from where the body lay.
Jun 16, 1910:
Died, at her home on Bank street, this borough, Saturday, June 11, 1910.
Mrs. Charles W. Dickenson, aged 68 years, after a long illness.
Mrs. Dickenson had been in failing health for the past year and last
December underwent a delicate surgical operation in Buffalo. She apparently
rallied from the operation nicely but her condition again took a turn for the
worse and for two weeks preceding her death her recovery was despaired of.
Estella Dennison was born at Norwich, Township, March 22, 1852. She was the
daughter of William and Ottoline Dennison; pioneers of this section. On
November 18, 1873, she was united in marriage to Charles W. Dickenson.
The fruits of this union were six children, five of whom with the father
survive. They are Mrs. George Hyde, C.B. Dickenson, Louis Dickenson, Mrs.
Carrie Marks and Murl Dickenson, all of this borough.
Mrs. Dickenson had been a resident of this vicinity all her life with the
exception of a number of years ago when with her husband and family she moved
west, where they resided for a short time.
About 12 years ago the family moved to Smethport and have since resided here.
Being of sturdy ancestry, Mrs. Dickenson was a woman who possessed traits of
character and a personality of the highest type. During her residence in
Smethport she has endeared herself to a great number of friends and admirers,
and the same can be said wherever she is known. The loss of this estimable
woman will not only be keenly felt by the respected family in which it may be
said her life was centered, but will be sincerely mourned throughout this
section.
The funeral was held from the house friends in extending condolence to the
sorrowing family.
The funeral was held from the house Tuesday afternoon, Rev. W.E. VanDyke,
pastor, and Rev. J.H. McCandless, pastor emeritus of St. Luke's church
officiating. The services were largely attended, many out of town relatives
and friends being present. Interment was made in Rose Hill cemetery.
The community was shocked last Saturday evening when word was received of
the death of Joseph McCabe which occurred in Fort Worth, Texas, Friday night.
Mr. McCabe had left this borough last March in apparently the best of
health, and went direct to Fort Worth, Texas, Friday night.
Mr. McCabe had left this borough last march in apparently the best of
health, and went direct to Fort Worth, where he had been offered a responsible
position with a gas company. After being located in Fort Worth a short while
Mr. McCabe was offered a better position with the company, his employment
taking him to Electra, Texas, from which place he corresponded with many
friends in this place up to a few days before his demise and the first
intelligence received that he was not in his usual health was when the news of
his death reached here.
Fro further information it was learned that the young man had enjoyed his
usual fine health up to Wednesday of last week. While at his work on that day
he was taken quite ill and after quitting work in the evening his condition
grew worse. After passing a bad night his condition was such Thursday morning
that he decided to go to Fort Worth, where a brother, James McCabe, resides
for medical treatment. From Electra to Fort worth is about 100 miles and he
made the journey alone. On arriving at his destination he went to the St.
Joseph's hospital where his condition was not thought to be in the least
serious. It was not until early Friday evening when the young man sustained a
stroke of apoplexy, which completely paralyzed one side that his condition
became serious. Although he received every attention his death occurred
within a few hours.
The remains were at once prepared for shipment home and arrived in this
borough Tuesday morning via the Kushequa Route, as did the deceased's brother,
James McCabe and wife, who accompanied the body on its long journey. The
remains were met at the train by delegations representing the Smethport Fire
Department and the local lodge of Red Men, organizations of which the deceased
was a member, besides many friends.
They were taken to the home of his mother, Mrs. Andrew McCabe, on Marvin
streets.
Joseph McCabe was born in Trineville, Crawford county in 1884, being 26
years of age. When a child his parents moved to Smethport and this place has
since been his home. Besides his mother, Mrs. Andrew McCabe, he is survived
by the following brothers and sisters; Peter McCabe of Oil city; Andrew and
James McCabe of Fort Worth, Texas; John and Morris McCabe of Smethport; Miss
Mary McCabe of Bradford and Mrs. Richard Hurley of Smethport.
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The funeral was held yesterday morning at 9 o'clock at St. Elizabeth's
church, Rev. J.F. Dugan officiating. The funeral was one of the largest ever
held in this edifice.
Jun 30, 1910:
The most terrible automobile accident that has ever occurred in this county
took place on Main street of this borough at about half past three o'clock
Sunday morning when Harold Backus was killed, Harold McCarthy was most
seriously injured and Frank Purtle sustained some painful bruises, that kept
him confined to the house for several days.
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Harold Backus, who was chauffeur for Judge Bouton and was driving the car,
was thrown head first against one of the poles, rendering him unconscious and
inflicting injuries to his head which caused his death at five minutes after
six o'clock that morning.
Harold E. Backus, youngest child of Major and Mrs. John C. Backus, was born
in this borough November 2, 1886. He has lived in this place all his life
with the exception of a short time he was in school in Pittsburgh and in New
York for a few months learning the automobile business. For the past two
seasons he has driven Judge Bouton's car and was always a careful,
conservative driver.
He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Mary A. Backus; four brothers, Frank S.J.
Clayton, Frederick W. and Murl E., all of this borough, and two sisters, Mrs.
W.T. Seger of New York City, and Mrs. Arthur W. Cutler of Onenta, N.Y., whom
with a host of friends will deeply mourn his untimely demise.
The funeral services were held at the house Wednesday afternoon at 2
o'clock, Rev. J. Heber McCandless and Rev. W.E. VanDyke officiating. His
remains were laid at rest in the family plot in Rose Hill cemetery. The
Smethport Fire Department attended the funeral in a body. The floral tributes
were numerous and unusually beautiful.
Died at the home of her son, F.T. Anderson at Hazelhurst. Tuesday, Mrs.
F.T. Pihl, aged 75 years.
Mrs. Pihl was born in Sweden, march 1, 1835. In 1889 she came to this
country and has resided in this section since. Her husband died in this
borough 8 years ago.
Mrs. Pihl is survived by three sons and one daughter; C.J. Anderson of Erie;
Albert Anderson, the well known shoe dealer of Smethport; F.T. Anderson of
Hazelhurst, and Mrs. Anna Berghel of Jamestown, N.Y. She is also survived by
one brother, G.E. Anderson, of Stromburg, Neb.
The funeral will be held at the Swedish Lutheran church, this borough, at
2:30 o'clock this afternoon, Rev. L.W. Gullstrom of Olean officiating.
Interment will be made in Rose Hill cemetery.
Henry Cook died at his home in Farmers Valley last Friday at 5 o'clock p.m.,
aged 77 years, after a lingering illness of over a year. Mr. Cook had resided
in that vicinity for upwards of twenty years, was a millwright by trade, and
for the last few years he had manufactured axe and hammer handles for which he
found a ready sale.
He leaves a widow to mourn his death.
Valley Grange, No. 1190 of which Mr. Cook was a member had charge of the
funeral which was held at the home Monday morning, and interment was made in
the Port Allegany cemetery.
Jul 7, 1910:
Mrs. Daniel Acre of Olean died at the home of Ira Hall in that city at two
o'clock Wednesday morning aged 62 years. The cause of her death was heart
disease. On Sunday morning she was in her usual good health and spirits and
after going to church she went home with Mr. and Mrs. Ira Hall for dinner. In
the afternoon she was taken suddenly ill, and her condition was such that she
could not be removed to her home.
Mrs. Lettie Acre was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lindorf Chapin and was born
in Keating township on the farm now occupied by Clarence Powell. About 40
years ago she was united in marriage to Daniel Acre and to them were born
three sons, namely H.T., Glenn V., and D.L.
Mr. and Mrs. Acre followed the occupation of farming and spent the greater
portion of their lives in this immediate vicinity. Three years ago they moved
onto a farm just outside of Olean where they resided until the time of her
sudden demise.
Mrs. Acre was a devout member of the Episcopal church, having been a member
of St. Luke's in this place for many years, and she carried into her every day
life the true principles of Christianity. She possessed a kind, loving, true
heart and was ever ready to lead help and sympathy to those about her needing
it and her greatest happiness was in making others happy. These
characteristics endeared her to all who were fortunate enough to know this
estimable woman and her sudden death will be sincerely mourned by a large
circle of friends.
Besides her aged husband and three sons named, she is survived by two
sisters, Miss Cynthia Chapin and Mrs. Clarence Powell who reside at East
Smethport and a large number of more distant relatives in this vicinity, all
of whom will deeply mourn her sudden demise.
Her remains will be brought to this place tomorrow, Friday morning on the
Pennsylvania train, arriving at East Smethport at 10 o'clock and will be taken
to Rose Hill cemetery where the funeral services will be held, Rev. J. Heber
McCandless and Rev. W.E. Van Dyke officiating, and interment made in the
family plot.
Yesterday's Era says: Mrs. Nora Johnson, aged 50 years of Bullis Mills,
near Eldred, was killed instantly and a young son barely escaped a similar
fate by being struck by a Pennsylvania train near that place yesterday
morning. According to the information furnished Coroner Sherman who was
notified of the fatality, Mrs. Johnson was walking near the tracks with her
son and failed to clear the tracks sufficiently. She was hurled to one side
of the tracks and was dead when the train was stopped and members of the crew
reached her.
Deceased was very well known and leaves besides her husband, David Johnson,
thirteen children. The coroner gave permission to have the body removed to
the late home which is not far from where the accident happened. Undertaker
Worden of Portville, N.Y., was notified.
The coroner will go to Bullis Mills today to make some inquiries.
Wednesday's Bradford Era says: James H. Hanks, one of the best known men in
the oil regions died yesterday at his home in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, after an
illness which had afflicted him for several years. It was a general breaking
down of the system, due chiefly to stomach trouble. His nervous condition,
for some time has been alarming. A dispatch received yesterday evening by his
sister Mrs. Philo Buckley of Chestnut street, from the bereaved widow of the
deceased said that the death of Mr. Hanks occurred yesterday afternoon at 2:30
o'clock. He was 54 years old, lacking four days.
The deceased in his youth was a resident of Salamanca. He came to Bradford
when he was quite young and when the oil business became active in the
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He left Bradford when West Virginia began to produce oil in large quantities
and continued his nitro-glycerine business in that state with headquarters at
Sistersville. As proprietor and manager he was very successful and extended
his business to the Ohio field. A few years ago he went to Oklahoma and
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The death of Mary Elizabeth Pierce, wife of Dr. E.M. Pierce occurred at 1:30
a.m. Wednesday at her home on Market street. She had been an invalid and
confined to bed for six years as the result of an injury to her hip.
Deceased was born in Maine 82 years ago and in the year 1855 she was united
in marriage to Dr. Pierce in the city of Meadville and for the past 55 years
they have made Warren their home. Besides her husband who is 86 years of age
three sons survive who are Dr. Fred Pierce of Smethport. Frank Pierce of
Brandwood, Md., and Edward Pierce of Philadelphia. Deceased was a consistent
member of the First Presbyterian church. Warren Mirror.
Jul 14, 1910:
The startling news reached here yesterday afternoon that Mrs. S.D. Lemen, of
this borough, had died that morning at the home of her aunt, Mrs. Love in
Buffalo.
About two weeks ago Mrs. Lemen left here for Buffalo to visit her aunt and
her sister and the first news of her illness was a telegram to Mr. Lemen
Tuesday afternoon stating that she was critically ill. Mr. Lemen caught the
evening train and the next news was a telegram to H.O. Gallup conveying the
sad intelligence that she was dead. Up to eleven o'clock this morning no
further particulars have been received here. When Mrs. Lemen left here she
was apparently in the best of health and her death came as a great shock to
her many friends in Smethport.
The general supposition is that she died of heart trouble because she is
said to have been subject to sort of fainting spells for some time back, but
this trouble never was considered of sufficient importance to cause alarm.
Miss Alice Carmen was born in Iowa and when a child she and a sister came to
Buffalo and made her home with her aunt, Mrs. love. About six years ago she
came to Smethport as a trimmer in Mrs. Hinman's millinery store where she
stayed for two seasons. She was united in marriage to S.D. Lemen about four
years ago and one year ago they came to Smethport. Mr. Lemen taking charge of
The Lindholm Company's store and Mrs. Lemen was the head of the millinery
department.
Mrs. Lemen was a woman who fully understood her business was careful and
obliging with her customers and socially was of a very pleasing disposition
which made her many friends both socially and in a business way. Her sudden
demise will be deeply mourned by a large circle of friends here.
Crosby has been undergoing an epidemic of whooping cough which has reached a
stage where the malady has become almost general among the juvenile
population. Although the disease is generally considered a harmless one among
the older ones, two small children have died as a result of having contracted
it.
On Tuesday night of last week an infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Smith
died after a short illness the funeral being held Thursday at Crosby.
On last Friday, Rose, a small daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E.W. Wilcox, who
reside in Christian Hollow near Crosby passed away as a result of pneumonia,
following an attack of whooping cough. The funeral was held Sunday at Crosby.
Wednesday's Bradford Era says: During a thunder shower yesterday afternoon
about 4 o'clock Elijah Howard, a farmer who lived near Shinglehouse, Pa., was
struck by lightning and instantly killed. Charles Seutter, who was with him
escaped injury.
Howard was driving a team of horses attached to a wagon, on the highway,
about a mile from his home. There was a flash of lightning and Mr. Howard was
hurled from the wagon seat to the ground, dead, the lightning having struck
and killed him. Mr. Seutter's escape from a similar fate was remarkable. He
was riding with the man who lost his life. Seutter was much shocked, however.
As the accident happened at what is known as Doyle Hollow, just over the
line in McKean county, word was sent to Bradford to Coroner Sherman, who
happened to be out of the city.
In the meantime the body was taken to the late home of the deceased. Mr.
Howard the victim was 50 years of age and is survived by his widow and two
children.
Rose, the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Wilcox, died at her home
near Crosby, Friday morning, July 8th, aged 3 years and 13 days after a
sickness of nearly five weeks from whooping cough which terminated in
pneumonia. Rose was a very bright and lovable child and her death leaves a
vacancy which can never be filled.
The floral tributes of her name sake as well as other flowers were very
numerous was well as beautiful.
This lovely bud so young and fair,
Called hence by early doom,
Just came to show how sweet a flower
In paradise would bloom.
Ere sin could harm or sorrow fade,
Death came with friendly care
The opening had to Heaven conveyed,
And bade it blossom there.
Jul 21, 1910:
This morning's Era says: Four boys ranging from five to 12 years of age
were cremated in a fire which destroyed the farm barn of John Adams, located
near Rassalas, Pa., yesterday afternoon about 2:30 o'clock. Their charred
remains were later found in the ruins. The dead:
Joseph Adams, aged 5 years.
Michael Adams, ,aged 9 years.
John Adams, Jr., aged 12 years.
Michael Bosik, Jr. aged 10 years.
The Adams boys were sons of the owner of the farm where the fire took
place. Michael Bosik, Jr., was the son of Michael Bosik, a farmer and
neighbor of the Adamses.
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Corte Abbey, a well known woodsman in this section who has always made his
home near Port Allegany, was fatally injured in the big woods at Norwich
shortly after the noon hour on Monday. Tuesday evening his death was reported
but up to this time the rumor has not been verified although it is more than
probably that it is true.
Abbey was employed as a bark peeler and the first tree he fell after dinner
lodged in another tree. He was at work trying to dislodge it when a large
limb broke and fell striking him on the head and left shoulder. He was
rendered unconscious and remained in that condition for many hours. Fellow
workmen took him to the nearest camp and a man was dispatched for medical
assistance.
Dr. Chadwick, who happened to be at one of the camps to see other patients
was found after considerable search and reached the camp where the unfortunate
man lay in the afternoon. After making an examination which disclosed the
fact that he had received a terrific blow on the head and left shoulder which
also broke his left arm, he decided that his injuries were fatal. He was
still in a state of coma, and all efforts to restore him to consciousness were
futile.
When Dr. Chadwick reached home he sent a message to a brother of the injured
man in Port Allegany informing him of the particulars of the accident. Mr.
Abbey left early Tuesday morning for Norwich and took his brother back to
their home near that place, where he was to be kept over night and from there
he was to be taken to Austin to the hospital as soon as he was able to
withstand the trip, providing he survived.
Corte Abbey, who is about 35 years of age was born near Port Allegany and
has always lived in this vicinity. He has two brothers and one sister, one of
whom J.J. Abbey, was a resident of Smethport for several years.
Jul 28, 1910:
Shortly after 10 o'clock Sunday morning as Harry Biglow and Fred Ripley, two
young men who reside at Comes, were walking along the Shawmut railroad tracks
they were horrified to discover the body of a young man lying along the right-
of-way at Comes crossing, about three and a half miles from Smethport.
Further investigation revealed the fact that the prostrate figure was that
of James Kinney, the son of Wm. Kinney of Marvindale. His head was crushed
and life was extinct.
The Kinney boy was agent for the Pennsylvania Grit and had patrons as far
away as Comes. He was in the habit of jumping the Shawmut trains and riding
to Comes, where he made his deliveries and also delivered papers to customers
along the wagon road on his return home.
(Article continues at length with speculation on cause)
James Kinney was a fine young man who was the possessor of hosts of friends
in this vicinity among whom his sudden and untimely death has caused much
genuine sorrow He was quite well known in Smethport and had been in town the
day preceding his death. He is survived by his father three sisters and two
brothers, his mother having died over a year ago.
The funeral, which was largely attended, was held Tuesday afternoon.
Word was received in this borough yesterday of the death of Chas. Goodrich,
which occurred in Rochester, N.Y., Tuesday evening. Particulars were meager
and the cause of his death can not be learned.
Chas. Goodrich was at one time a well known Smethport young man and for
several years has made his residence in Rochester.
He is survived by a widow and a step-son, also by five sisters, three of
whom, Mrs. Jas. McGuire, Mrs. O.T. Chase and Miss Lulu Goodrich, reside in
Smethport.
The funeral will be held Friday morning at Rochester.
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Mrs. Etta Scott Bell, widow of Wm. T. Bell of Cleveland, O., formerly a well
known merchant of Bradford, was found dead in bed at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Robert George of Bradford, where she was visiting, Monday morning. The
deceased was 49 years of age. Heart disease was the cause of her death. The
body was taken to Cleveland for burial.
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Monday's Bradford Era: Mrs. Mildred A. Bollinger, aged 29 years, died at
8:45 o'clock Saturday evening at the home of her brother, W.J. Brown, at
Ormsby, Pa. Mrs. Bollinger's home was in Youngstown, O., and she was a guest
at the home of her brother when she was stricken with Bright's disease and
expired. Deceased is survived by her husband, F.J. Bollinger, of Youngstown,
O., her father J.J. Brown of Ormsby; four brothers W.J. Brown, of Ormsby; J.D.
Brown, of James City, Pa.; W.G. Brown, of Guffey, Pa., and F.C. Brown of
Akron, O.; and two sisters Mrs. Delmer Bowers and Mrs. John Kinney, both of
Akron, O. The body will he shipped to Warren, Pa., for burial.
Aug 4, 1910:
Saturday's Bradford Era: Mrs. Nora Dennison died at the Bradford hospital
last night at 11:25 o'clock, aged 84 years. Her life ended on the sixth
anniversary of the death of her husband, the late Jeremiah Dennison.
On Sunday morning last the aged lady sustained a severe injury. Owing to a
fall, her left hip was fractured very seriously and she was otherwise
injured. She was taken from the residence of M.J. Murphy on Summer street,
where for the past six years she had made her home and was given treatment at
the Bradford hospital.
From the time of the accident Mrs. Dennison seemed to fully realize that she
was in a critical condition. She expected that death would soon result and it
was her desire that this should be so. Her wish in this regard was fulfilled
at the above stated time, when surrounded by members of her family, her spirit
passed peacefully to the beyond.
Mrs. Dennison was a native of Cork county, Ireland. When she was but 11
years of age her parents both died and some years later, with her brothers and
sisters she came to America, locating at Middletown, Connecticut. In that
place she was united in marriage with the late Jeremiah Dennison and in 1856
the family moved to Pennsylvania locating in Warren county. Soon after the
discovery of oil, they proceeded to Titusville, being residents of that
vicinity until 1881 when they came to Bradford.
Mrs. Dennison was a most devoted wife and mother and she possessed the
respect and esteem of all who knew her. She was kindly and helpful in her
disposition and sought always to the best of her ability to lighten the
burdens of those who were distressed. She was possessed of deeply religious
convictions and was a consistent and devoted member of the Catholic church.
In all the relations of the life she was a woman of righteous principles and
endearing qualities.
Mrs. Dennison is survived by four daughters and one son. The daughters are
Mrs. Archie Walker of Lafayette, Pa., Mrs. M.J. Murphy, (with whom she made
her home), Mrs. Anna Beatty, and Mrs. J.P. Sullivan all of Bradford. Her son
is David A. Dennison also of this city.
The funeral of Mrs. Dennison was held at St. Bernard's church, Bradford,
Monday morning. Interment was made at St. Bernard's cemetery.
Tuesdays' Bradford Era says: John D. Sloan, a well known resident of this
city and for many years engaged in the nitro-glycerine business, met a
shocking death about 2:30 o'clock Monday afternoon when the nitro-glycerine
factory of the DuPont Powder company located near Howard Junction, let go.
Mr. Sloan went to the factory yesterday morning and was engaged in making
nitro-glycerine when the explosion occurred. It is estimated that about 150
quarts of the high explosive compound was in the factory at the time.
Thomas McCann, an assistant, was in the canning house, located about 600
feet away, when the accident happened and he thus escaped injury.
The nitro-glycerine was run by gravity from the factory building to the
canning house, through an enclosed trough. When the factory building went up
the explosive in the trough, to within about 20 feet of the canning house,
also exploded. Had the canning house gone up with the 700 quarts contained
therein, the damage would have been much greater.
The factory building was wrecked in the usual way. Mr. Sloan's body was
torn and mutilated horribly. Parts that were found were taken to Koch
Brothers undertaking establishment.
Mr. Sloan had been engaged in the nitro-glycerine business for many years,
having formerly been a proprietor of a plant. In the early days of the oil
business he was also a driller and contractor.
The explosion was felt in Bradford but it was not so forceful as some of the
preceding detonations of similar character in the vicinity of Howard
Junction. No damage was done except at the factory.
The Dupont Powder company's factory was built last spring and replaced a
building that was demolished by a similar explosion
Mr. Sloan is survived by his widow, one daughter, Miss Lottie Sloan; three
sons, Frazier Sloan of Robinson, Ill.; John and Vere Sloan of Bradford. The
family residence is on Congress street extension.
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Saturday's Bradford Star-Record says: the death of Frank D. Garin, aged 23
years, occurred this morning at 7 o'clock at his home in Limestone. His death
was due to typhoid pneumonia. Deceased was an oil well worker. He was a
member of St. Patrick's church at Limestone. He is survived by his father,
P.J. Garin, his mother Mrs. P.J. Garin, nee Loney; and two sisters, Miss Mable
Garin of Limestone and Mrs. J.C. Lamb of Chipmonk. Deceased had lived all of
his life in Limestone and was highly respected.
Page 5.
A Bartlesville, Okla., newspaper of July 26, contains an account of the
death of Charles Ingersoll, formerly a well known resident of Bradford. Mr.
Ingersoll was found in a dying condition and expired before he could be
removed to a hospital. Ingersoll had been in Bartlesville for several days
and had complained to the police that he had been robbed of a gold watch and
$60 in cash. The coroner took charge of the man's body with the intention of
investigating the death.
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At Ladona, Potter county, Sunday, July 24, Norman Swanson, aged 7 years, was
probably fatally kicked in the head by a horse. The little boy was leading
the animal, which was in a playful mood to water at the time of the accident.
Aug 11, 1910:
Mrs. Agnes Malone died at the home of her son, Owen Malone, on East Willow
street last Thursday afternoon after an illness of several weeks.
Some time ago Mrs. Malone was severely burned about the head and body, when
her clothing caught fire from a pipe, which she was in the habit of smoking.
She was a victim of epileptic fits and her none to robust health was so
impaired by the shock she sustained by the accident that she never recovered
and her condition grew steadily weaker until the time of death.
The deceased was aged about 57 years and she had been a resident of this
borough for several years.
The funeral took place at St. Elizabeth's church Saturday morning, Rev. J.F.
Dugan officiating. Burial was made at St. Elizabeth's cemetery.
An Italian named John Villella, a woodsman employed at the Goodyear lumber
operations about Norwich, near this borough died suddenly Monday afternoon.
Villella, who was apparently in his usual health, was at his work when
without warning he was suddenly stricken. Efforts to revive him were of no
avail and an investigation disclosed the fact that death had occurred
instantly. The man was a victim of heart disease and this was assigned as the
cause of death.
Villella was about 67 years old and was apparently in sound and robust
health.
Coroner Sherman of Bradford was notified but did not deem an inquest
necessary. Undertaker Sasse took charge of the remains and brought them to
this place. After getting in communication with relatives of the deceased,
short funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the undertaking
establishment of Mr. Sasse, Rev. J.F. Dugan officiating and interment was made
at St. Elizabeth's cemetery.
Merle Irons, the 13-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Gideon Irons of Keating
township, died at the home of his parents last Monday morning after an illness
of about 15 weeks.
Last winter the boy sustained a severe fall while skating and this is
thought to have been the starting point of his illness.
His condition became such that some time ago he was taken to the Bradford
hospital for treatment. It was found there that his case was hopeless and
after being at the hospital, several weeks he was again brought to his home,
where death resulted Monday.
Besides his parents he is survived by two brothers and a sister. He was a
bright lad and his death is indeed a sad one.
The funeral was held at the home of the boy's uncle, Jeptha Irons, yesterday
afternoon, Rev. W.A. Vandyke of St. Luke's church officiating. Interment was
made in the family cemetery on the farm of George Irons, near this borough.
John Freeburg, a 17-year-old lad, died at the county home last Friday of
tuberculosis. The circumstances surrounding his death were most pathetic.
Some time ago the boy came to this country from his native land, Sweden,
where his family and relatives reside, in the hope of improving his condition
both in regards to regaining his health and bettering his finances.
The promises of a promised land were not forthcoming and the unfortunate
young man in some manner finally landed in Smethport where he arrived
practically destitute.
His condition had become such that it was necessary for him to ask for relief
and he was placed to the county home.
Local Swedish citizens started a movement to raise enough money to send the
lad back to his home, but after part of the sum had been raised it was found
that his condition was such that it would be impossible for him to stand the
trip and an ocean voyage would only hasten his death.
Freeburg grew steadily weaker in spite of all efforts made in his behalf at
the county home, and Friday the inevitable occurred. The generous hearted
countrymen who had interested themselves in his behalf at once came forward
and took charge of the remains.
The funeral was held Sunday and interment was made in Rose Hill cemetery.
Edward Stanton died at his home at East Smethport Sunday afternoon after an
illness of several weeks.
A short time ago, while working at the Goodyear lumbering operations at
Norwich, near this borough, Stanton was prostrated by a severe sunstroke. He
was subsequently brought to his home in this borough in a critical condition
and last week he was seized with an attack of typhoid fever, which weakened
his condition to such an extent that his recovery was made impossible.
Edward Stanton was aged about 42 years and had been a lifelong resident of
this vicinity. He is survived by a widow and three children, besides his
parents and three brothers and three sisters.
The funeral was held at East Smethport yesterday afternoon, Rev. Summersgill
officiating. Interment was made at Rose Hill cemetery.
Page 5.
Jacob Huff, the well known Far-away-Moses under which name he contributed
many articles to the press of this section, died at an early hour Monday
morning of last week at his home in Charlton, pa., aged 57 years. He was
taken suddenly ill Saturday.
Page 5.
Mrs. Crippen died at her home near Farmers Valley on Tuesday. The funeral
services are being held at Farmers Valley today.
Page 5.
George Schleiff of Sergeant township died at his hoe near Clermont early
Tuesday morning, aged about 72 years. He had been a resident of this county
for many years and was highly respected by all who knew him. He is survived
by one son and one daughter.
Aug 18, 1910:
Jerry McCarthy, an aged and respected resident of this borough, died
suddenly at his home on East Main street early Friday morning. His death was
very sudden for although he had not been feeling well the day previous, he was
in excellent health and spirits generally for a man of his age.
The report was circulated that the cause of his death was a dose of Paris
green taken with suicidal intent but it is hard for those how knew him best to
believe that he would commit this rash act. He possessed a happy, genial
disposition, had nothing to trouble him and there is no known reason for his
ending his earthly career, if he really did. Many of his friends firmly
believe that his death was due to heart trouble.
Jerry McCarthy was born in County Kerry, Ireland, in 1833, making him 77
years of age, and came to this country when a young man. He learned the
shoemaker's trade in the old country and followed that vocation all his life.
He had a shop in Smethport most of the time for the past fifty years or more,
and although he has not followed is trade regularly for the past few years, he
did some cobbling at his home for the shoemakers here. He was an expert
gardner and took great ride in his produce. A few years of his early life was
spent in Potter county.
In April, 1856, he was united in marriage to Miss Agnes Cunningham who then
resided in Tioga county, and to them was born twelve children, eight of whom
survive with their aged mother to mourn the loss of an affectionate husband
and father. The surviving children are John McCarthy of the place, Dave
McCarthy of Mt. Jewett, William McCarthy of Chillicothe, Ohio, Eugene McCarthy
of Olean. Mrs. W.V. Provin of Olean. Mrs. John Keeley of Okmulgee, Okla.,
Mrs. A.L. Colegrove of Olean, and Mrs. S.E. McLafferty of Hazelhurst. He is
also survived by twenty-seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
The funeral services were held at St. Elizabeth's church at 9 o'clock Monday
morning and his remains were laid at rest in St. Elizabeth's cemetery.
Mrs. Allie Burdick, wife of Mr. E.F. Burdick, a well known Pennsylvania
railroad conductor of Pittsburgh, died at Punxsutawney, aged 78 years.
Mrs. Burdick had recently gone to Punxsutawney, where she met her sister,
Mrs. J.S. McCarthy of this borough, and the two ladies were visiting at the
home of another sister, Mrs. Thomas Maloney.
On Wednesday of last week Mrs. Burdick sustained a stroke of paralysis in
her left side, from which she did not recover and Sunday it is thought she
sustained a second stroke and death resulted.
Miss Allie Amend was born at Clermont and about 25 years ago she was united
in marriage to E.F. Burdick.
For a number of years they resided in this section where Mr. Burdick was a
passenger conductor on the Clermont branch of the W.N.Y.&P., railroad. They
subsequently moved to Pittsburg where they have resided since.
The deceased is survived by her husband, E.F. Burdick, and one son, Fred,
also by two sisters, Mrs. Thomas Maloney of Punxsutawney, Mrs. J.S. McCarthy
of Smethport, and three brothers, John of Wilcox, Jake and Martin Amend of
Clermont.
Mrs. Burdick was a woman possessed of excellent traits of character and her
death came as a distinct shock to her many friends in this section.
The remains were brought to Clermont where the funeral was held Tuesday
afternoon and interment was made.
The Miner unites with many friends in extending condolences to those who
have been so sadly stricken by the death of this estimable woman.
Harry Shurr, employed by the Miller construction company on its work of
grading along the B.R.&P. railroad between Newton and Mt. Jewett was instantly
killed Monday evening at Miller siding near Boyer.
The man was employed as engineer of a donkey engine, which was used in
hauling gravel and was standing a short distance away from his engine when for
some unknown reason it started to move. He ran and caught the moving engine
and in an attempt to board it he fell beneath the wheels, with the result that
his head was horribly crushed and death resulted instantly.
Shurr was about 38 years of age and his home was in Clinton county, this
state.
Coroner Sherman visited the scene and made inquiries concerning the
fatality, upon being notified.
Undertaken Lentz of Mt Jewett took charge of the remains and prepared them
for burial.
Mrs. Hart Curtis, the wife of a farmer who lives on the road between Port
Allegany and Wright's Corners, was killed Friday afternoon by a steer which
was tied in the farm pasture.
Mr. Curtis had tied the steer to a tree and in the afternoon the animal
became entangled in the rope and was thrown to the ground. Mrs. Curtis
learned of the steer's predicament and with one of her children, hurried to
the pasture. The steer had the hitching rope wound around its neck and Mrs.
Curtis at once endeavored to release the animal. She was evidently trying to
roll the steer over, when the animal kicked her. Its hoof struck the woman in
the abdomen with such force that hemorrhages followed, quickly causing death.
The child ran home and gave the alarm. A neighbor hastened to the field but
Mrs. Curtis had already succumbed to the terrible injury she sustained.
Coroner Sherman of Bradford was notified of Mrs. Curtis death and went to
Port Allegany Saturday but did not deem an inquest necessary.
Page 3.
Mrs. James Biggins died at her home in Eldred, Pa., at 12:40 Saturday
afternoon, after a brief illness. She was 66 years of age and is survived by
her husband, three sons, John E. Biggins of Eldred; Dr. P. Biggins of
Sharpsville, Pa.; James J. Biggins of Olean and one daughter, Mrs. Ella
Faragher of Olean. The funeral was held at Eldred Tuesday. The bereaved
husband was formerly a county commissioner.
Page 3.
The death of Arleigh McKendrick, aged 29 years, occurred at his home at No.
123 Main street, Bradford, at 11:12 o'clock Saturday of diabetes of which he
had been a sufferer for the past four years. He ahs been confined to his home
for several days.
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Bernadette, the four year old daughter of Mrs. Anna Johnson [?] of Kushequa
died at the Bradford hospital Sunday evening, August 7th, from the effects of
a complication of ailments which _ _ _ the physicians. The symptoms resembled
those of spinal meningitis to a degree, and again, those of infantile
paralysis.
Page 5.
Rev. and Mrs. W.A. Harris were called to Rochester, N.Y., on Saturday by the
death of their sister-in-law, Dr. Emily Cady Harris, wife of Dr. Irving
Harris. In speaking of her death the Rochester Post-Express says: In her
chosen profession, Dr. Harris was remarkably successful. Her patients
embraced all classes of society and difficult indeed was the case which she
was unable to benefit. Her qualities of mind were no less striking than her
medical ability and she was well loved by all her patients and held in high
esteem by the profession generally.
Aug 25, 1910:
W. Brown, a fireman on a Pittsburg, Shawmut & Northern Railroad freight
train was instantly killed near Comes station, about four miles from this
borough at an early our Tuesday morning.
Brown was firing on a freight train that passed Comes at about four o'clock
that morning and shortly after passing over the bridge over Marvin creek at
the place the engineer, whose name we are unable to learn, missed his
fireman. As the engineer had noticed his assistant shortly before crossing
the bridge, he backed the train down to the bridge and a short search by the
train crew was awarded by finding Brown's lifeless body in about three feet of
water under the bridge.
No one knows just how the fatal accident happened but it is supposed that
Brown was leaning out of the cab and before he realized that they were on the
bridge, he was struck by one of the supports and knocked into the creek.
The unfortunate man's skull was fractured and there was a terrible
laceration on his forehead. After he was struck he was undoubtedly rendered
unconscious and if his injuries did not kill him instantly he was drowned
before he sufficiently regained consciousness to help himself.
His body was taken onto the train and as soon as a telegraph station was
reached Coroner E.R. Sherman was notified, who when hearing the facts did not
consider an inquest necessary.
The deceased was a young man who had only been married about two weeks. His
remains were taken to Brookville, Pa., where he resided for burial.
Mrs. Sarah Kinney died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A. Perry, of
Clermont, on Monday, august 15, 1910.
The subject of this sketch was born in Yorkshire, England, on January 23,
1833, and at the time of her death was aged 77 years, 6 months and 23 days.
She came with her parents to America in 1851. In 1853 she was united in
marriage to Timothy Kinney of Otsego county, New York. In 1856 they moved to
Pennsylvania and located on Marvin creek.
To them were born six children, three of them who survive. They are; Mrs.
A. Perry of Clermont; William Kinney of Kasson, and Mrs. Elvira Stone of
Deruyter, N.Y.
The funeral was held at Clermont on Wednesday, August 17. Rev. J.H.
McCandless of Smethport officiating. The remains were laid at rest in the
Kasson cemetery.
Mrs. Julia Colvin was born in Belfast, N.Y., on the 28th of January, 1849,
and died in Cuba, N.Y., on Thursday, august 18th, 1910.
Mrs. Colvin had been married previous to her marriage to Mr. Colvin about
fourteen years ago. By the former marriage she had three children who survive
her; Elmer Fairchilds of Coryville, Mrs. John A. Sparks of Coryville and Mrs.
A.F. Rice of this borough.
Mr. and Mrs. Colvin moved to this place about four years ago from Ridgway.
They had formerly resided here. Last May the family moved to Cuba, N.Y.,
where they were living at the time of Mrs. Colvin's death, Mrs. Colvin had not
been in good health for some years, suffering more or less constantly with a
disorder of the stomach. This was finally diagnosed as cancer of the stomach
and it was this that caused her death.
The body was brought here Friday evening last, and the funeral service was
held from the home of A.F. Rice on Mill street. The service was in charge of
the Rev. J.M. Shank of the Methodist Episcopal church of Cuba, N.Y., assisted
by the Rev. W.A. Harris. The burial was in rose Hill cemetery.
Mrs. Colvin had many friends here who will deeply mourn the loss of a most
estimable woman and a kind and loving neighbor.
Page 5.
M.P. Lull of Geneva, Ind., who was a guest of his son in Bradford, fell from
a street car in that city Monday evening and sustained injuries which caused
his death on Tuesday. While Mr. Lull was going home his hat blew off and in
an effort to catch it he lost his balance and fell backward on the pavement,
sustaining a fractured skull. He is 63 years of age and is survived by a son,
Geo. P. Lull of Bradford and a daughter, Mrs. R.F. Longworth of Geneva, Ind.
Page 5.
The body of Adelbert Hall, a resident of Wolf Run, near Portville, was found
lying in a wheat field Saturday afternoon. Mr. Hall, who was 38 years of age,
had been at work in the field with a team of horses and combined reaper and
binder. The cause of death was heart disease. Eldred Eagle.
Sep 1, 1910:
Dr. and Mrs. H.L. McCoy of this borough received word Saturday fro Von
Vleck, Texas, of the death of their little grandson. John Donald MacQuision,
son of Harvey M. MalQuiston and the late Agnes McCoy MacQuiston, which
occurred at Von Vleck Friday, Aug. 26, of peritonitis.
The little boy had been residing in Von Vleck with his father and had been
ill only three days before his death.
John was born in Smethport, Dec. 31, 1906, and was an exceedingly bright and
loveable little fellow.
Burial was made in Von Vleck Sunday.
Page 3.
That adults are as susceptible to infantile paralysis as children was
demonstrated a week ago last Sunday by the death of Val Baker, age 28 years,
of Ulysses, who was undoubtedly the victim of that malady. He was taken with
paralysis of all his limbs several days before his death and the symptom all
resembled those of the new scourge.
Page 3.
Mrs. Hannah Kewley, aged 86 years and seven months, died at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Charles Bell of Eldred on Tuesday of last week. She is
survived by one sister, three children, 15 grandchildren, 10 great-
grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. The funeral was held last
Thursday at Eldred.
Page 3.
Carl R. Cosotowsky, aged 66 years died at his home in Bradford last
Saturday, after a lingering illness of a form of paralysis. Deceased is
survived by four daughters and two sons.
Sep 8, 1910:
Mrs. Catherine Nightengale died at her home on Washington street extension
at 1:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon, after a brief illness, says Friday's
Bradford Star-record. She was 74 years of age and had been a resident of
Bradford and vicinity for 33 years. She became seriously ill on Wednesday
night and soon lapsed into an unconscious condition from which she did not
recover. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. A.L. Brown and Mrs. M.F.
Slattery, both of Bradford, and one son, john Nightengale, of Parkersburg,
W.Va., Lawrence Murray, an adopted son, now located in Albany, also survives.
Harry Nightengale, husband of the deceased, and a well known citizen died
about four years ago.
Glenn Delo, aged 19 years, employed as a brakeman on the Pennsylvania
railroad between Oil City and Olean, was run over by an engine near Tidloute
Monday morning and so badly injured that he died in a short time. Near
Tidloute the crew cut off the engine to get water and Delo, who stayed at the
train, is believed to have fallen asleep. The engine backed up and ran over
him, severing both legs and one arm.
Roland, the eight months old child of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Abbey died this
morning at one o'clock of cholera infantum.
Sep 15, 1910:
Coroner Sherman of Bradford last week received a communication from J.S.
Brown of Brookville, Pa., asking for information as the death of his son,
Walter Brown, who was killed by the cars near Comes station, near this
borough, on August 33. Mr. Brown also desired a copy of the findings of the
coroner's jury. Mr. Sherman has written to Br. Brown that the body of his son
was taken to St. Marys, Pa., in Elk county, and directed him to communicate
with the authorities there.
Roland, the eight months old child of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Abbey of Water
street died last Thursday morning of cholera infantum after an illness of two
or three days. Owing to the illness of Mrs. Abbey who was obliged to undergo
an operation on Thursday afternoon for appendicitis, the funeral services were
held on Friday afternoon from the Methodist Episcopal church and were in
charge of the pastor. Mr. and Mrs. Abbey are most grateful to the friends who
so kindly ministered to them in many was for gifts of flowers and for many
kind attentions during the sickness and death of the child and the serious
illness of the mother.
Sep 22, 1910:
Jerry Sullivan died suddenly at the home of Chris McCarthy on East street
about midnight Saturday night. The man was preparing to retire for the night
and while sitting ion the edge of the bed he was suddenly stricken without
warning and death resulted almost immediately. Dr. Ostrander was summoned but
life had become extinct before the arrival of the physician. Death was due to
heart failure. Mr. Sullivan had sustained like attacks before and his
condition was further debilitated by miner's asthma, from which he was a great
sufferer.
He was born in St. Marys, Pa., and was 46 years of age, and single. Up to
recently he followed the occupation of a miner.
He came to Smethport in June and has since been making his home with and
working for his brother-in-law, Chris. McCarthy. Besides his sister, Mrs.
McCarthy, he is survived by his mother, Mrs. Patrick Kirk, of Snowshoe, Pa.,
and another sister residing in Snowshoe.
The funeral was held at St. Elizabeth's church at 9 o'clock yesterday
morning, Rev. J.F. Dugan officiating, and interment was made in St.
Elizabeth's cemetery.
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An invalid for almost 60 years, Charles M. Forbes aged 61 is dead at his home
in Altoona, from the effects of his fortieth paralytic stroke Forbes case was
so far as local doctors have been able to discover, unprecedented in the
science of medicine. When a child off 18 months, in Harrisburg, where he was
born, he was stricken with infantile paralysis, which is now prevalent in many
parts of the country, and was never able to walk. Stroke after stroke left
him just a little more helpless than before. Some of the ablest physicians in
the country have examined him but could grant no relief. A man in size, but a
child in mind for the past 10 years, he has been as helpless as a baby and
received his fortieth stroke September 2. His wonderful constitution was no
longer capable of further resistance.
Page 3.
Tuesday's Bradford Era says: R. Milton Greer, a well known resident of Rew
City, died at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John S. Greer, of Rew
City, at 6:45 o'clock yesterday morning. Deceased was 21 years of age. He
had been ill with typhoid fever and a spinal trouble for some time but had
recovered so as to be able to go about his duties. On Friday the young man
was taken ill again and he failed steadily till the end came. Deceased is
survived by his parents, two sisters, Mrs. Dolly Bradley of Rew City, and Mrs.
William Lincoln of Davis City, and one brother, John H. Greer of Oakland City,
Ind.
Page 3.
Another victim of the compulsory vaccination law is Geraldine C. Helper, the
7 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E.B. Helper of Franklin, Pa., who died at
the Franklin hospital Sunday afternoon of lockjaw, due indirectly to her being
vaccinated.
Sep 29, 1910:
The dead body of August Hockanson, aged 59 years, a resident of Campbell,,
near Mt. Jewett, was found along the road near his home about 11 o'clock
Saturday night.
During the evening he had gone on an errand to Mt. Jewett and was apparently
in his usual health when seen there. He attended to the object of his trip
and started for his place of residence.
Deceased is survived by a widow and several children. He was formerly a
farmer, but has been employed lately as a clay worker.
Coroner Sherman of Bradford wa notified and went to Mt. Jewett and conducted
an examination.
It was found that Hockanson had been driving a horse and buggy and it is
possible that he might have fallen from the conveyance and was killed or was
stricken with an attack of heart disease and expired.
The condition of the road where the body was found indicated that he had
been dragged nearly half a mile, but it is not known whether life was extinct
at this time or not. The horse he had been driving returned home.
Page 5.
Mrs. Lucy Besley, colored of No. 22 South Center street, Bradford, was found
dead in her bed on Wednesday of last week by her son, who was about to leave
the house to go to work. Deceased was 58 years of age and was the widow of a
union soldier.
Page 5.
Almond Canfield, formerly a blacksmith, age 80 years of age, died at the
Bradford city alms house at Degolia, where he had been an inmate for a number
of months previous, Sunday morning. He is survived by a wife and son in Erie,
Pa., and two daughters residing in the West.
Oct 6, 1910:
Page 3.
Anna, the 5 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Chappak of Salamanca,
was struck by a W.N.Y.&P. Traction company trolley car as she was running
across the street near her home last Friday, and was killed. The child was
running across the street ahead of a moving car. Her hat blew off and as she
turned to recover it, the car struck her. The child was rolled under the car
and instantly killed. Her neck was broken and her body mangled. The father
and mother of the little one were quickly apprised of the fatality. They ran
to the spot where the crushed body lay. The mother, with an agonized scream,
gathered the child's body in her arms and then fell fainting to the pavement.
Coroner Martin will hold an inquest.
Page 5.
Danuser Kokoroner, aged 38, a Greek, who only a week ago arrived in New York
City and at once came to Ludlow, this county, died suddenly Tuesday afternoon
while working in the tannery at that place. The man had just secured
employment and started to work on the job at noon the day of his death. It is
thought that over exertion resulted in an internal rupture which caused him to
bleed to death. Coroner Sherman of Bradford was notified but did not deem an
inquest necessary.
Page 5.
In a fire that destroyed the home of S. Koplanski on South avenue, DuBois,
shortly after 10 o'clock Saturday night, three were burned to death and two
were seriously injured. The dead are: Mrs. Katherine Koplanski, wife of S.
Koplanski, aged 32 years; Julia Koplanski, a daughter, aged 10 years; Veronica
Koplanski, a daughter aged 10 months. The injured are; Steinway Koplanski,
badly burned about the hand and face, will recover. Joe Koplanski, a son, age
8 years, one foot burned, will recover.
Page 5.
Helen Wilhelma, the three year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gust Carlson of
Cole creek died Saturday of pneumonia in connection with a spinal trouble.
The funeral was held yesterday morning at the Swedish Mission church, Rev.
Hallmerz officiating. Interment was made in Rose Hill cemetery.
Oct 13, 1910:
Archibald A. Stephens, one of the old residents of this county, died at the
home of his son-in-law, C.W. Freemen, on Mill street, this borough, at noon on
Saturday, October 8, 1910. He was 80 years old, the 21st day of last March
and his death was due to kidney trouble and the ailments incident to old age.
Mr. Stephens was born at Canisteo, N.Y., March 21, 1830, and received a
common school education there. ON Sept. 29, 1854, he was united in marriage
to Miss Justina Otto of Keating township and they resided in Canisteo for
fifteen years when they moved to this county and settled on a farm about two
miles from here on the Farmers Valley road, where he resided for many years.
Twenty-six years ago Mrs. Stephens died leaving beside her husband two
daughters, who now are Mrs. Ellsworth Stevens of Sabo, Oklahoma, and Mrs. C.W.
Freeman of this borough.
After the marriage of his daughters Mr. Stephens spent his life with his
daughter. Mrs. Freeman, and has resided in Bradford Kushequa and Smethport.
The deceased was a big hearted good natured genial man who was dearly loved by
his family and friends of all who knew him and his demise is not only a severe
blow to his family but he will be missed by all who knew him.
His remains were taken from here to Canisteo, N.Y., on Monday morning where
the funeral was held on Tuesday and his remains laid beside those of his wife
and parents in the family plot in the cemetery at that place.
Herman Ortwin, a B.R.&P. railroad brakeman was fatally injured at Newton
Monday night and his death resulted Tuesday morning at the Bradford hospital
where he was taken after the accident. The freight train of which Ortwin was
one of the crew, stopped near the station at Newton and the man went between
two cars to give a signal and was caught between the bumpers when the train
was unexpectedly closed together. His left arm was badly crushed near the
elbow, his side was hurt several ribs being fractured, and he sustained
internal injuries of a most severe nature.
He was place in the caboose of the train and a quick run was made to
Bradford, where the unfortunate man was conveyed to the city hospital in an
ambulance. It was at once ascertained that the man' injuries were such as to
make his recovery impossible and it was not deemed advisable to amputate his
arm. After lingering through the night his death occurred at 10:30 Tuesday
morning in spite of the efforts made to save his life.
Ortwin, who was 25 years of age, is survived by a wife and two children,
residing in Salamanca. Mrs. Ortwin was notified of the accident soon after it
occurred and immediately went to Bradford and remained at her husband's
bedside until the end came.
The body was taken to Salamanca for burial.
Page 3.
Gust Lindholm, one of the pioneers of the Big Level died at his home on the
Smethport road, Wetmore township, on Thursday last.
Page 5.
Mrs. M.N. Metcalf of Austin died at her home on Wednesday morning. She is
survived by her husband and two children. She was a member of and attended
the Comes family reunion at Frog Camp a few weeks ago.
Oct 20, 1910:
Thomas Richardson, a former resident of this place and a glass worker, who
had many friends here, died in Mt. Jewett last Thursday. His remains were
brought here on Saturday and laid at rest in Rose Hill cemetery. Mr.
Richardson was an honest, kind-hearted man and his death will be deeply
mourned by many friends and relatives.
Two persons were killed outright and three more or less injured in what was
perhaps the worst automobile accident which has occurred in this section in
many years, says Saturday's Ridgway, Democrat, when the J.E. Jackson car of
St. Marys, and driven by Frank Meyers of Johnsonburg blew out a tire near Glen
Hazel about 3:15 yesterday afternoon and pitched over a steep embankment.
Mrs. J.E. Jackson, wife of J.E. Jackson manager of the Hall, Kaul and Hyde
Company stores in St. Marys and Ridgway, was instantly killed.
John Jackson, aged six years, son of J.E. Jackson, pinned under car and
killed instantly.
(Article continues at length)
The dead and injured were placed in the automobiles and brought back to St.
Marys. Mrs. Jackson and her little son were taken to their home on Brussells
street, while Mr. Meyers was removed to the Franklin house. The other two
ladies were able to be about without assistance.
Kane, Pa., Oct 24. This morning at an early hour, Charles Dutchess and
Lewis Barido started out for a day's hunting in the woods. They had reached a
place in the rear of John Moynihan's farm when the latter catching sight of a
bird, raised his gun and fired, the wounded bird going into the bushes. Both
men started after the bird, but were unsuccessful in their quest. Both came
out into the clearing and stepped upon a log to try and get a better view of
the surroundings. Barido placed the gun with the butt on the log and the
muzzle against his breast while he made a cigarette. AS he did so the gun
slipped from the log and in falling struck the hammer on a projection and it
was discharged. The entire charge took effect the man's breast and he fell
over into the arms of his companion. (Article continues at length)
Lewis Barido, was a flattener and had been employed at the plant of the
American Window Glass company at James City. He leaves his widow and two
small children; his parents and one brother, Edward Barido, who is in the navy.
When word of the accidental death of Barido reached Mrs. Anna Barbara, his
mother-in-law, she told her informant to have the body brought to her home and
a moment later sank to the floor and expired. Her death was thought to be due
to the shock of her son-in-law's untimely end. The woman had been in poor
health for some time but had been able to be up and about the house. She
leaves her husband, William Barbara, a harness maker and nine children.
Nov 3, 1910:
George Clark, aged nearly 80 years, died at the home of his son, Dr. John
Clark, in this borough; at about four o'clock last Friday afternoon, October
2?, 1910. The cause of his death was senile debility.
Mr. Clark was born in Scotland in January, 1831, and was therefore nearly
eight years of age. He spent the greater part of his life in Canada near St.
George, and he and his esteemed wife who preceded him to the Great Beyond
about 40 years ago, were the parents of twelve children, four of whom survive,
namely, George of Mexico, William of California, Robert of Troy, Ontario,
Canada, and John of this borough, who mourn the loss of a kind and
affectionate father.
About two years ago Mr. Clark came to Smethport and has resided with his son
up to the time of his death. During his stay here he made a good many friends
who will miss his cheerful face and pleasant ways.
On Saturday morning his remains were taken to his late home in Troy, Canada,
where funeral services were held on Monday, after which his remains were laid
at rest in the family plot in St. George cemetery.
This morning at 3 o'clock, Mrs. Catherine A. Olson, relict of Burt Olson,
died at her home on Woodlawn avenue. Mrs. Olson was in poor health for a
number of years but the immediate cause of her death was pneumonia. Her
maiden name was Catherine Steele and she was born in Wellsboro 65 years ago.
She lived in Coudersport for many years after her marriage to Mr. Olson, but
they moved to Smethport when he became editor of the McKean Miner. He died in
1902.
The deceased is survived by an adopted daughter, Mrs. Frank Seebert and
three brothers, Robert Steele of Stony fork, Nathan Steel of Elkins, W.Va.,
and Henry of Kansas.
The funeral will be held Saturday at 2 o'clock at the house. Potter County
Journal.
During the seven years that Burt Olson was editor of this paper, Mrs. Olson
made her home here and made many firm friends who will deeply mourn her demise.
Page 5.
Ed Johnson, aged 40 years, of Marvindale, died at the Kane hospital last
week of typhoid fever. The funeral was held at Marvindale, and burial was
made at Kasson.
Nov 10, 1910:
Alfred H. Pierce died at his home on East street, this borough, on Saturday
evening, November 5, 1910, aged 86 years, four months and 22 days. Although
he has been in failing health for some time past and late in the summer he
attended a G.A.R. reunion where he caught a cold which finally developed into
pneumonia and caused his death.
The deceased was born in Troy, N.Y., June 14, 1844, a son of A.H. and Esther
(Oallnan?) Pierce. He left his home at the age of ten years and worked on a
farm for $25 a year, clothing himself until 1861, when he enlisted in Company
D, Sixth, Ohio Cavalry, and served faithfully until 1865 when he received an
honorable discharge. In 1869 he was united in marriage to Miss Rose A. Glace
of Lymansville, Potter county, Pa., and to this union were born four children,
two of whom with their mother survive to mourn the loss of a kind and
affectionate husband and father. The surviving children are A.H. Pierce, Jr.,
and Mrs. Hattie Rutledge, both of this borough.
(Obituary continues)
He was a communicant of St. Luke's church from which the funeral was held at
2:30 Monday afternoon, Rev. W.E. Van dyke officiating and his remains were
laid at rest in Rose Hill cemetery.
Page 3.
Mark A. Pitchner, aged about 58 years, residing at East Kane, and an
employee of the American Window Glass company dropped dead this morning at one
o'clock while in the discharge of his duties, of heart disease. He was
engaged at the plant as a filler in on the tank, and when he was stricken he
was in conversation with a fellow workman, who was much surprised when the man
dropped to the floor not uttering a word, and expired at once says Monday's
Kane Republican.
Page 5.
News has reach here of the death of Irene Jeanette, the 16 months old
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Bisett at Cleveland, Ohio, on Sunday, Oct 30.
Mr. and Mrs. Bisett formerly lived in Smethport and many friends here extend
sympathy in their bereavement.
Page 5.
S.E. Bell received the sad intelligence of the death of his niece, Esther
Bell, aged 16 years, last Thursday which occurred that morning and left on the
evening train to attend the funeral.
Nov 17, 1910:
The Bradford Star-Record of last Friday says: Richard Irving Binney, the 14
year old son of Mr. and Mrs. E.L. Binney, was shot and killed yesterday
afternoon at 3:15 o'clock while on a hunting trip near Newton on the B.R.&P.
railroad.
The Binney lad, with Howard McKinley, aged 16 years, and James Mills aged 12
years, started for the wood. Each boy had a shot gun and it was their
intention to hunt rabbits.
(Article is very lengthy)
Richard Irving Binney was the son of R.L. Binney, the well known shoe-in and
ex-patrolman. His survived by his parents, one brother _ _ _ Binney of
Allegany, N.Y., and two sisters, Pearl Binney and Mrs. _ H. Underwood of this
city.
The gun used by Mills was examined this morning by the coroner and by Mr.
Binney and it was readily seen how the shooting could have occurred in the way
described by young Mills. The coroner decided that it was a case of
accidental killing and decided not to hold an inquest.
Lewis Whittenstein who has made his home in Bradford for the past 33 years
and was well known as a peddler throughout this section dropped dead while
walking along the street in Colegrove last Monday morning.
Mr. Whittenstein sold dry goods and novelties throughout the country going
from one town to another, with his pack of merchandise. He left Bradford on
October 19 and went to several of the towns. Three or four days ago he
reached Colegrove where his health gave out. He was cared for at the home of
Charles Anderson. Monday morning he appeared to feel better and started out,
but before gong far he was seen to sink to the snow covered ground and was
dead when help reached his side.
His remains were picked up and carried to the Pennsylvania depot and the
authorities notified. On the afternoon train the body was brought to
Smethport and taken to the undertaking rooms of Specht & Sasse, where they
were prepared for burial Tuesday morning Solomon Brand came over from
Bradford and took the remains to that city where the funeral was held
yesterday.
Mr. Whittenstein was a native of Poland and came to this country 40 years
ago. He was married in 1883 in New York City.
Deceased is survived by the following daughters; Mrs. Della Zuckermandn of
Jamestown, N.Y., and the Misses Sarah and Flora Whittenstein of Bradford.
Mrs. Kate Whittenstein of Bradford. Mrs. Kate Whittenstein of Bradford was
formerly his wife.
James A. Hyatt died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. O.B. Moore of
Coleville, shortly after 3 o'clock Tuesday morning, Nov. 15, 1910, aged 67
years. The cause of his death was the bursting of a blood vessel in his
head. He retired Monday evening in his usual good health, but was taken
seriously ill at about midnight and expired at the time above mentioned.
Mr. Hyatt was a veteran of the Civil war and has been a resident of the
McKean county oil fields for the past 30 years. And since the development of
the field on the County farm has been employed there a good share of his
time. His death will be mourned by many friends in Smethport.
He is survived by four daughters, Mrs. J.L. Yerden of Bradford; Mrs. O.B.
Moore of Coleville; Mrs. R.A. Dunn of Rew; Miss Blanche Hyatt of Bradford, and
two sons, A.J. Hyatt of Smethport and E.J. Hyatt of Coleville. Two sisters,
Mrs. Emily Wiggins of Jamestown, and Mrs. Arthur McGahey of Titusville, and
one brother, Jerome Hyatt of Uhricsville, Ohio, also survive. Funeral
services were held at 11 o'clock Thursday morning at the Rew City church.
Interment at Oak Hill cemetery, Bradford.
Page 3.
Charles F. Arnis, aged 47 years, died Monday morning at the home of his
sister, Mrs. A.R. White at Port Allegany.
Page 3.
Alfred Evans, aged about 46 years, died at one of the camps at Norwich last
Sunday. His death was due to pneumonia.
Page 3.
Word reached here last night of the finding of the dead body of Norman L.
Carmer near a spring on his farm in Lent Hollow. The body was found with face
down in the spring, and life had been extinct some time. An examination
indicates that the man committed suicide, although no motive is given for the
action. It is said he has been melancholy since his brother's death a few
weeks ago and seemed as usual when he left Colesburg in the morning. He had
moved last week to Colesburg and had returned to Lent Hollow Tuesday morning
to finish up some work. When he did not return, relatives went in search of
him and found him as above stated. He was 48 years old and is survived by his
wife and three sons. Coudersport Journal.
Page 5.
Miss Amelia Francis Wittman of St. Marys, Pa., died at the Kane Summit
hospital last Wednesday evening of typhoid fever. Her remains were prepared
for burial and were taken home Thursday morning being accompanied by her
cousins, the Misses Giatt, of this place. A sister of the deceased died at
the hospital about six weeks ago of the same disease and three younger
brothers are also stricken and the patients are at the hospital Kane
Republican.
Page 5.
Miss Nellie Hart died very suddenly at her home in New Castle on Sunday
last, the cause of her death being acute indigestion. Miss Hart was a very
close friend of Mrs. M.M. Pomeroy of Port Allegany, nee Mable Camp of this
place, and has visited Smethport several times in the past five years. Three
years ago she was here and acted as maid of honor at the Pomeroy-Camp
wedding. Miss Hart had many friends in this place who will deeply mourn the
sudden and untimely death.
Page 5.
Belva E., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Burton, died at the home of her
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W.I. Oviatt, at East Smethport, at 5 o'clock
Wednesday morning, Nov. 16, 1910. She was aged 1 year 7 months and 19 days
and the cause of her death was pneumonia. Last spring this little girl, her
mother and her father had typhoid fever, but all recovered and she was in
excellent health until stricken with this fatal illness. She was a bright
lovable little girl and her bereaved parents have the heartfelt sympathy of
the entire community.
Nov 24, 1910:
Page 3.
Tuesday's Bradford Era says: William L. Chapman, a well known citizen of
Bradford, highly esteemed by all who knew him died suddenly at about 5:30
o'clock Monday afternoon while on his way home from his work. He had reached
a point near the corner of West Corydon and Water streets when he was seen to
fall to the sidewalk. The driver of a delivery wagon was the first to reach
his side. The man was gasping for breath and within a few moments he
expired. People in the vicinity assisted in carrying the body to his home,
No. 78. West Corydon street, and coroner Sherman was notified. Undertaker
Sloan took charge of the remains. It was impossible to determine last evening
whether Mr. Chapman was taken with a sudden attack of heart failure or whether
his death was due to a fall on the sidewalk. Mr. Chapman who was 64 years of
age, was in his usual health yesterday and was at work at his trade for
Contractor Bose(?).
Dec 1, 1910:
William Sparks, who made his home in Olean, was hit by the south bound
Pennsylvania passenger train due in Smethport at 10:10 a.m., Monday morning,
on a trestle between Larabee and Coryville, just this side of the Allegany
river bridge, and instantly killed. He was aged about 48 years and was an
unmarried man.
(Article continues at length)
The deceased was an oil well worker and had been employed in this section
for a number of years. He is survived by two brothers, John of Coryville and
another brother in Bolivar. He is said to have been a sober, industrious man
who had many friends in this section.
F.M. Windsor, one of the well known and substantial residents of this county
was stricken with paralysis at his home in Port Allegany on Saturday morning
last. He was feeling as well as usual and had been sweeping the snow off the
sidewalk just before he was stricken down. He lingered along until evening
when life became extinct. He was 66 years of age.
Mr. Windsor was born in Liberty township on a farm near Burtville, and spent
a greater part of his life there, moving into Port Allegany only a few years
ago. He was a good worker, honest to a fault and a man of excellent judgment,
and he therefore accumulated a considerable amount of money and property
during his life time.
In his early manhood he was united in marriage to Miss Matilda Abbey,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Palmer Abbey, formerly of this borough, and although
this union was never blessed with any children it was a very happy one.
Several years ago they adopted Alfred Abbey, a nephew of Mrs. Windsor, who
with Mrs. Windsor, deeply mourn the loss of a kind, loving and devoted husband
and father. He is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. Mary A. Backus of this
borough and Mrs. Bowers of Olean, N.Y.
The funeral services were held at his late home in Port Allegany on Tuesday
and his remains were laid at rest in the Port Allegany cemetery.
Page 3.
Mrs. Sarah McKeown, aged 69 years, died at 1 o'clock Sunday morning at her
home in Washington, Pa., after an illness of several months. Mrs. McKeown had
a cottage at Stoneboro and remained there until a month ago when she was able
to be taken home. The deceased was the widow of John McKeown, who was a
prominent oil man whose death occurred several years ago. He left a large
estate, much of the property being in McKean county. Mrs. McKeown was well
known in Bradford and highly esteemed. Three sons and one daughter survive as
follows: James, of Franklin; Scott and William and Mrs. Braden, of Washington
Bradford Era.
Page 3.
Samuel E. Kinch, aged 75 years, nearly all his life a resident of Parker,
Pa., was bitten by a rattlesnake at Bellevue, Fla., Thanksgiving day and died
shortly afterward.
Page3.
Mrs. Daniel McConeghy died at her home in Coudersport on Wednesday of last
week.
Dec 8, 1910:
Cecil Hackett, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hackett, died at the home
of his parents on East street, this borough at about nine o'clock this
morning, Dec. 8, 1910, after a lingering illness of over a year's duration.
The young man has been in poor health for two or three years but was not
confined to the home until a short time ago, when his ailment developed into
brain trouble.
The deceased is about 34 years of age and was born in Keating township about
two miles from town. He was a bright energetic young man and has been
associated with his father in several lines of business during the past ten or
twelve years, until his health failed him.
He is survived by his parents and one brother, Claude who will deeply mourn
the untimely demise of a kind and loving son and brother.
At this writing no arrangements have been made for the funeral.
Reynoldsville, Pa., Dec. 6. Two met their death and four were seriously
burned in a fire that Sunday morning destroyed the home of Caesar Ferris on
East Main street, Reynoldsville.
The dead are: Robert Ferris, aged 11 years and Ralph Ferris, aged 5 years.
The injured: Caesar Ferris, leg badly cut, burned about neck and head, will
live; Mrs. Caesar Ferris, burned about back, neck and face, bruised by jumping
from burning building, condition serious; fourteen months old child of Mr. and
Mrs. Ferris, burned about body; Maude Ferris, feet burned.
(Article continues at length)
Page 5.
Matthew Smith, aged 76 years, died at the County Home on Monday, Dec. 5,
1910. The cause of death was gangrene of the feet from which he had suffered
for a long time. He had been an inmate of the Home since 1896. His remains
were taken to St. Elizabeth's church on Tuesday morning where the funeral
services were held and burial took place in St. Elizabeth's cemetery.
Page 5.
A Jamestown dispatch dated Dec. 5, says: Donald, the 10 year old son of Bert
Baldwin, of No. 224 Fair mount avenue, was drowned at noon Sunday while
skating with some companions on the Chautauqua lake outlet. He broke through
the thin ice and disappeared before help could reach him. The body was
recovered an hour later.
Dec 15, 1910:
Mrs. Kate Hanley, a former resident of this place, died at her home in
Duquesne, Pa., Friday evening, Dec. 9, 1910, at 8 o'clock.
Four weeks ago Tuesday Mrs. Hanley loft for her home after being the guest
of relatives in this place for a couple of weeks, and was then in very good
health. Her sudden taking away was a shock to her friends and relatives when
the sad news was received.
Mrs. Hanley was about 61 years of age and had been a resident of Duquesne
for a number of years. She is survived by two children, Maurice and Mazle,
who made their home with their mother. She was a woman whose kind and loving
disposition and patient forbearance in times of trouble made her a host of
firm friends here who will deeply mourn her demise.
The funeral services were held at Duquesne on Monday morning and her remains
were laid at rest in that place.
Joseph Henderson, a veteran of the Civil War and a well known resident of
this county, passed away at his home on ???? Creek on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 1910,
aged about 70 years.
The deceased was a brave and gallant soldier of the Civil War, and after an
honorable discharge became a resident of this vicinity, (unreadable section)
he was a member of McKean Post No. 317 G.A.R. but in his declining years let
his membership lapse.
The funeral services were held at the Methodist Episcopal church at this
lace at 11 o'clock this morning, Rev. W.H. McGavern officiating and were under
the auspices of the G.A.R. His remains were laid at rest at the soldiers plot
in rose Hill cemetery.
Page 3.
Layafette T. Fuller, one of the pioneer settlers of Bradford and vicinity,
died at his home at Minard Run on Thursday morning of last week. His death
followed a stroke of paralysis which he suffered the first of the week and
after which he did not regain consciousness. He was 83 years of age.
Page 3.
Joseph Kilgore, a highly respected and influential citizen of Bradford aged
69 years, died in the hospital in that city on Friday last.
Page 5.
Mr. and Mrs. A.E. Hackett wish to thank their many friends and neighbors who
rendered them so many kindnesses during the last fatal illness of their son,
Cecil.
Page 5.
Mrs. M.L. Wasson, mother of D.B. Wasson of this borough, died at her home in
Johnsonburg on Friday, Dec. 2, 1910, in her 59th year.
Dec 22, 1910:
John Borossos, about 35 years of age, died at the Bradford hospital last
Friday from injuries which he sustained several weeks ago while engaged by the
Miller Construction company, on the B.R. and P. railroad work in the vicinity
of Boyer. He was one of three men who failed to get out of the way of a steam
shovel and he sustained several internal injuries and for a few days his
condition did not improve and he was brought to the Bradford hospital.
Deceased was survived by his widow and one child.
Page 5.
A fatal fire occurred at Chatauqua Monday. Mrs. Mary Miller, 65 years old
being the victim. Mrs. Miller who had no near relatives, lived alone in a
cottage on the assembly grounds. Neighbors discovered the building in flames
and by the time the fire company arrived the little building had been
destroyed. Later Mrs. Millers' charred body was found in the ruins.
Page 5.
William C. Hevenor, prominent in the history and development of Salamanca,
and at one time of the foremost business men of western New York, died last
Friday evening at his home in Rochester, N.Y. The remains were brought to
Salamanca Saturday morning and taken to the home of Dr. Boland. Deceased was
a brother of John Hevenor, of Eldred.
Page 5.
Edward Hunter committed suicide by taking morphine at the Oil City House in
Bradford early last Thursday morning. He is said to have left a wife and two
children at Watkins, N.Y.
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