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The McKean Democrat 1917
DEATHS IN MCKEAN COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA JAN-JUNE 1917
THE MCKEAN DEMOCRAT NEWSPAPER, (SMETHPORT)
The following death notices appeared in the McKean Democrat from January thru
June during the year of 1917. The date of publication is shown prior to the
item(s). There is no implication that this is all that may have been
published in these editions since some editions may be missing and many of the
pages or portions thereof are unreadable.
Transcribed by Ronald J. Reid, 2010
January 4, 1917
Page 1.
Death of Michael O'Reilly
Michael O'Reilly, one of Smethport's oldest and most beloved residents,
passed peacefully away at his home on East Main street at 1 o'clock last
Friday morning, following a brief illness, aged 90 years.
Up to the time Mr. O'Reilly was stricken as a result of the ailments of old
age, he remained remarkably active for one of his advanced years, and retained
fully his mental and physical faculties. In fact, Mr. O'Reilly was a man as
alert as one many years his junior. While his condition from the outset was
realized to be serious the patient rallied somewhat last week, to an extent to
cause his many friends to hope that his recovery would be possible, but these
fond hope were not realized. The end came as he would have wished it;
peacefully and with his devoted helpmate and children at his side.
Michael O'Reilly was born in Bellaconal, County Cavan, Ireland, in 1826,
coming to this country when a young boy. His father died on shipboard and his
mother died on the arrival of the vessel on this side at quarantine. Coming
to the United States in 1855, Mr. O'Reilly, to gratify his adventure seeking
spirit enlisted at once in the United States regular army. This was at the
time of the serious Indian uprisings on the Western frontier, and in 1857 the
subject of this sketch who was stationed with the U.S. artillery at West
Point, secured his transfer to Company K., First Dragoons, U.S. Cavalry and
assemblying at Carlysle, this State, the command to which Mr. O'Reilly was
assigned, marched overland to the far West, and the subject of this sketch
made a proud record during that stirring campaign. He participated in many
stirring engagements against the savage hordes through Texas, New Mexico and
other Southwestern states.
While on scout duty in New Mexico Mr. O'Reilly received arrow wounds. After
the Mountain Meadow massacre Mr. O'Reilly was one of the men who helped to
bury the dead.
The outbreak of the Civil War found Mr. O'Reilly's company stationed at Fort
DeLione, San Francisco, and he left there in 1862, coming on the ship Golden
Gate to Washington, D.C., where he obtained his discharge. Mr. O'Reilly soon
after enlisted in the Fifth Pennsylvania cavalry. With that regiment Mr.
O'Reilly fought in the bloody battles in which the Army of the Potomac took
part. He was wounded at the Battle of the Wilderness. Mr. O'Reilly's valiant
military record was, throughout, one of rare service to his country.
Shortly after being mustered out of his country's service, over 50 years
ago, Mr. O'Reilly moved to Smethport where he settled on a farm in Keating
township, where he continued to reside, actively engaged in the pursuits of
farming, up to a few years ago when he retired from active business pursuits,
moving to Smethport and taking up his residence. Mr. O'Reilly was one of the
most successful farmers in this section of the country and his long life was
one of extreme usefulness.
Mr. O'Reilly was married to Margaret McKiernan in the year 1862 in St.
Peters and Pauls Cathedral in Philadelphia, living there until the close of
the war. Before moving to Smethport in 1866, they lived for a time in
Washington D.C.
Besides his devoted helpmate of many years, Mrs. Margaret O'Reilly, Mr.
O'Reilly is survived by the following children: John and Charles O'Reilly of
Pittsburgh; William O'Reilly of New York; Mrs. M.C. Barker and Mrs. Mary L.
Bisett of Smethport, and a number of grandchildren. One of the latter,
Merrill Bisett, was called her from Tulsa, Okla., because of his grandfather's
illness. Miss Margaret Barker, another grandchild, was also at the bedside
when the end came.
The funeral was held at St. Elizabeth's church Sunday afternoon t 2 o'clock,
Rev. P.J. Donahue officiating. Preceding the final obsequies exercises were
conducted at the home by the member of McKean Post, No. 347, G.A.R., of which
the deceased had for many years been a faithful and valued member.
Interment was made in St. Elizabeth's cemetery.
The members of the G.A.R. officiated as honorary pall bearers and the active
pall bearers were: Michael McKiernan, Chas. McKiernan, Frank Fay, Urban Fay,
Frank Hooley, and John Saubaugh.
Relatives and friends from out of town were: Mr. and Mrs. John Bisett, Mrs.
R.L. Bisett and Mrs. Maloney, of Bradford; Mrs. McCarey of Portville; Waldo
Engstrom, of Buffalo; Mr. and Mrs. J.T. O'Reilly and Chas. O'Reilly, of
Coropolis; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. O'Reilly, of New York city and W. Merril Bisett,
Tulsa Okla.
Michael O'Reilly's chief aim during his long and useful life appeared to be
to dispense good will wherever he went and in this he was entirely
successful. He was respected, yea, beloved, by everyone who knew him, and his
taking away removes a niche from among us where sunshine ever dwelt. Not only
was he a (unreadable) business man, but his dealings with his fellow men were
conducted with the strictest integrity. The greatest and fullest acumen that
can be paid any man is that they were both respected and beloved. And that
can be said of Grandpa O'Reilly in the fullest sense. And we all will miss
him sorely.
Page 1.
Bradford Sunday Herald: John B. Hinman, for many years engaged as an oil
well shooter, employed by various companies handling nitro-glycerine and other
high explosives, was killed and a team of horses which he drove met a similar
fate when the magazine of the West Penn Torpedo company, a Pittsburgh concern,
was destroyed late Thursday afternoon.
(Article is length and only salient obit information is included here)
Friday morning Coroner E.R. Sherman accompanied by Undertaker Koch and his
men went to the scene and segments of Mr. Hinman's body were found and taken
to the morgue. The funeral services will be held at the house, No. 124 Summer
street, this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Rev. John Richelsen, pastor of the
First Presbyterian church, will officiate and the services will be under the
auspices of the Odd Fellows. Interment will be made in Oak Hill cemetery.
John B. Hinman was 36 years of age and lived at No. 124 Summer street, this
city. He had been a resident of Bradford for ten years, much of which time
was spent in the hazardous occupation of oil well shooting. He was considered
one of the best and most careful men in the business. He was well known and
highly esteemed among the oil men and others of this field. Deceased was
prominent in the affairs of the Odd Fellows, being junior warden of McKean
Encampment No. 266, and an active worker in Tuna lodge No. 411. It is
reported that he had planned to attend the dancing party of the Tuna Social
club Thursday evening.
IN addition to his widow, Mr. Hinman is survived by his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Byron R. Hinman of Eldred; two sisters, Mrs. W.L. Andrews of Rochester,
N.Y., and Mrs. Frank Sykes, of Portville, N.Y., and one brother, Henry Hinman,
of City Point Virginia.
Eight years ago William Hinman, brother of John B. Hinman, was killed when a
nitro-glycerine manufacturing plant was blown up at Howard Junction.
Page 1.
Two Killed by Explosion at Galeton.
As a result of the blowing out of the crown sheet of a locomotive two well
known and valuable citizens of Galeton were scalded to death Tuesday the 25th
about eleven o'clock.
This horrible accident occurred as most such catastrophes do, when least
expected. The engine was not an old one, was supposed to be I good condition
and was only recently inspected. It is supposed that low water was the cause
of the explosion.
Messrs. O'Connell and Hazlett were on duty when they were so suddenly
stricken. They were and had been valuable employee of the Emporium Lumber
Company. Mr. O'Connell was the engineer of the company's locomotive, which is
in use in the Galeton yard. Mr. Hazett was a lumber inspector and both were
riding in the cab of the engine when the terrible accident occurred. When the
explosion occurred, it is understood the men were covered with the steaming
hot water and were so horribly burned that nothing could be done for them.
Mr. O'Connell died in the afternoon of the day of the accident while Mr.
Hazett lingered until about four o'clock the following morning. Mr. O'Connell
was about fifty years old and unmarried. He has been a resident of Galeton
for many years, but formerly resided at Hornell. His funeral occurred at then
thirty this (Thursday) morning.
Mr. Hazett was about forty years of age and is survived by his wife and one
child. His funeral will be held some time on Saturday.
Page 3.
The Bradford Era of Monday says: Harold R. Smith, aged 26 years, of Sugar
Grove, Pa., died suddenly about 6:30 Saturday evening in a First ward house
where he had called shortly after registering at the Rochester hotel and
depositing some wearing apparel which he had purchased at a local store. Dr.
Stewart who was called pronounced death due to endocartitis. Relatives at
Duke Center and Sugar Grove were notified and claimed the body at Koch's
undertaking establishment. The body was taken to Sugar Grove for funeral and
interment.
January 11, 1917.
Page 1.
Death of Charles Havens
Charles Havens, aged 11 years, only son of Mr. and Mrs. D.S. Havens, died at
the home of his parents, near this borough, Saturday afternoon, as a result of
an attack of appendicitis with which he was stricken on the preceeding
Thursday.
On Thursday afternoon Dr. Kane, of Kane, assisted by Dr. Robert Hamilton, of
Smethport, operated upon the young patient in hopes of relieving his condition
and for a time it was thought he was improving in a satisfactory manner, but
his condition took a change for the worse and death resulted at the time
stated above.
Charles was an unusually bright youth and was popular with all who knew him
and his sad death is deeply deplored by everyone. The bereaved family will
have the sympathy of this entire community in their deep affliction.
Besides his parents the departed is survived by four sisters, Ruth, Jessie,
Mary and Florence. He was born in Smethport December 19, 1905.
The funeral was held from the family home Tuesday afternoon t 2 o'clock,
Rev. W.E. Van Dyke of St. Luke's Episcopal church, officiating. Interment was
made in Rose Hill cemetery.
Page 1.
Death of L.W. Dunn
L.W. Dunn, another of Smethport's old and esteemed residents, passed away at
his home on Mechanic street last Sunday morning following an illness from a
complication of ailments attendant with old age. Although Mr. Dunn had been
in failing health for a year or so, he had been up and about much of the time,
and as a consequence the news of his passing away came as a shock to the hosts
of friends of this respected citizen.
Lucian William Dunn was born January 30, 1839, in McAllisterville, Juniata
county, being one of five children born to Julian and William Dunn.
At the outbreak of the civil war the subject of this sketch joined a
regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteers and served through the rebellion,
participating in various important engagements. He won rapid promotion and
served as second lieutenant, first lieutenant, and emerged from the service of
his country with the rank of captain. For a time, while several senior
officers were invalided, Mr. Dunn served as major of his regiment, and did it
most acceptably as was evidenced by a recommend for his services he received
from headquarters, a document which in later years he would show to his
intimate friends with considerable and justifiable pride. Indeed Mr. Dunn's
military record was a valiant one.
On October 3, 1873, in Lock Haven, he was united in marriage to Miss Western
Conner and the couple resided in Lock Haven for a number of years.
For a number of years Mr. Dunn served as county treasurer of Clinton
county. He was an expert accountant and made one of the most efficient and
painstaking officials that county ever had.
In 1887 Mr. and Mrs. Dunn moved to Smethport, where they have since resided
and where Mr. Dunn entered the employ of the Smethport Gas Company. For many
years Mr. Dunn served as field man for the local company, and at all time was
a faithful and conscientious employe. Eight years ago Mr. Dunn retired from
active business pursuits to take a well earned rest.
L.W. Dunn was man of many admirable traits of character. He was
courteous, aunassuming, and his word was as good as his bond. His friendship
was of the substantial, old fashioned kind, and was something to be
cherished. Nobody realizes this more fully than the writer who prized dearly
a warm personal friendship with the departed. In the death of L.W. Dunn a
good man and a good citizen has gone to his reward.
Besides his faithful wife, Mr. Dunn is survived by an adopted daughter, Miss
Estel Dunn, of Bradford, and two sisters, Mrs. Ella Moulton, of Kent, O., and
Mrs. Mary Wilt, of Alliance, O.
Mr. Dunn was a member of the I.O.O.F. and Masonic Lodges and was member of
McKean Post No. 317, G.A.R., always taking an active interest in the affairs
of those organizations.
The funeral is being held from the house at 2:30 o'clock, this Thursday
afternoon, Rev. E.E. Cookson, of the Baptist church, officiating. Interment
will be made in Rose Hill cemetery.
Relatives from out of town here for the funeral are Mrs. Rebecca Cummings,
Mrs. Frank Rote and Mr. Theodore Cunser, of Lock Haven and Miss Estel Dunn, of
Bradford.
Page 1.
Death of Mrs. McManus
The sad tidings were received in Smethport Saturday of the death of Mrs.
Mary E. McManus, wife of John C. McManus, which event occurred at the family
home in Fredonia, N.Y., that morning, following an illness of pneumonia.
Mrs. McManus was formerly Miss Mary Southwick, of Randolph, N.Y., where she
was united in marriage with Mr. McManus about thirty-two years ago. The
family home was in Bradford for many years,. Later they resided in Pittsburgh
and Parkersburg, W.Va., where MR. McManus was engaged in the glass business,
before removing to Fredonia. Deceased is survived by two brothers, Dr. A.H.
Southwick, of Limestone, and E.H. Southwick, of Smethport, and four sisters,
Mrs. G.W. Mitchell and Mrs. W.H. Morrison of Smethport; Mrs. Smith, of
Jamestown, and Mrs. E.J. Jifkins?, of Ponce, Puerto Rico, in addition to her
husband and a daughter who is married and lives in Pittsburgh. The funeral
was held in Fredonia Tuesday.
Mrs. McManus had often visited in Smethport and had endeared herself to many
of our residents, all of whom were deeply grieved to learn of the demise of
this estimable woman.
January 18, 1917.
Page 1.
Uncle Ransom Burdick, McKean county's oldest resident, was 101 years young
Tuesday, January 16th.
Last year, on the occasion of Mr. Burdick's one hundredth birthday
anniversary, he was tendered a delightful birthday party at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. Alvira Gallup, of Norwich township, where he makes his home, at
which a large number of his descendants and relatives were present. The year
which has elapsed has been lenient with this highly respected resident and he
passed his 101st birthday last Tuesday quietly, and enjoying exceptionally
good health. His eyesight, hearing and his other faculties are unimpaired and
he looks, and is, as active as a healthy man twenty years his junior would be.
Mr. Burdick, who has spent this entire lifetime in this vicinity, has lived
to see this county develop from a wilderness to one of the most populous and
progressive of the state. He has lived to see his descendants become some of
the leading and most influential citizens of the county.
Always a man of high intelligence, Mr. Burdick, himself, has played an
important part in the development of the county, and, unlike most other men of
his advanced age, does not dwell in the past, but takes a keen interest in
affairs of the day.
The Democrat unites with hosts of friends in the sincere hope that this
remarkable and respected resident may enjoy more natal days, surrounded by his
loved ones. He richly merits all the good things bestowed upon him.
Page 1.
Death of Mrs. Sherwood Rightmyer
Word has been received in Smethport of the death of Mrs. Sherwood Rightmyer,
aged 71, which event occurred at her home in Arlington, N.J., on Christmas day.
The deceased lady is survived by her husband, T.S. Rightmyer and one
daughter, Mrs. Potter, also four sisters, two of whom, Mrs. Jas. McGuire and
Mrs. O.T. Chase, reside in Smethport; Mrs. Frank Rowley, of Punxsutawney, and
Miss Lulu Goodrich, of California.
The funeral was held December 28, the 71st natal day of the deceased, at
Middletown, N.Y. and interment was made in that town.
Mrs. Rightmyer was a woman of manifold estimable traits of character whose
death will be sincerely mourned by a wide circle of friends. She was well
known in Smethport and the Democrat unites with many friends in extending
condolence to the ones who are left to mourn the loss of this good woman.
Page 5.
Manzuetti, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. Cappeletti, of East Smethport,
died last Friday after a brief illness, aged 17 days. Services were conducted
at St. Elizabeth's church Sunday afternoon by Rev. P.J. Donohue. Interment
was made in St. Elizabeth's cemetery.
Page 5.
Martin Bowen, 82 years old, and a Bucktail. Died Saturday at the home of
his niece, Mrs. William Mahon, in Olean. Mr. Bowen had been in ill health for
about 12 years. Mr. Bowen served with Co. K, 149 Regt., Pennsylvania
Bucktails, during the civil war, and he was a member of Driftwood, Pa., Post
of the G.A.R. He had lived in Olean three years, going to that city from
(unreadable).
Page 5.
Mrs. C.J. Vanblad and Mrs. J.A. Lindholm, of this borough, received the sad
tidings Monday of the death of their father, Peter Mattins Vilhelmsson, which
occurred at his home in Kruvebo, Sweden, December 9, 1916. Mr. Vilhelmsson
had been ill for several months from gangrene poisoning. In hopes of
relieving his condition he underwent the amputation of one of his legs some
time ago, but the operation proved unavailing. Mr. Vilhelmsson was 77 years
of age and was the father of eleven children, six of whom survive, with the
widow, four children living in Sweden.
January 25, 1917.
Page 2.
Richard Clark Hunt, aged thirty-five, employed at the Johnsonburg paper
mill, died early this morning in the Ridgway hospital as the result of
injuries sustained in an altercation with a fellow workman at the mill about 2
weeks ago. The foreigner was under the impression that Hunt had reported a
delinquency to the foreman and the foreigner became enraged and hit him over
the head with a piece of wood. HE then disappeared, but it is said returned
to Johnsonburg one evening a few days later and took his clothes and then left
for parts unknown and the authorities have been unable to find any trace since
that time.
Hunt seemed to be getting along nicely for a time but one week ago his
condition became so critical that he was removed to the Ridgway hospital and
gradually declined until death came.
The deceased is survived by a wife and three children. Ridgway Democrat.
February 1, 1917.
Page 1.
Death of Mrs. Elizabeth Finley
Died at her home in Olean, January 26, Mrs. Elizabeth Finley Vansickles,
aged 64 years, after 6 years of suffering, resulting from injuries she
received by being thrown from a buggy while driving from Smethport to Port
Allegany. Mrs. Vansickles was a real home woman her life being spent in
making her home a pleasant, happy one. She was a woman of manifold estimable
traits of character whose death will be sincerely mourned by a wide circle of
friends. Only three children out of a family of ten survive her: Margaret
Leete, Mrs. Anabell Vansickles and George Finley, the youngest children of the
family. She also leaves her husband, John Vansickles; three children, Mrs.
Theresa How, of Olean; Rubin Vansickles, of Open Brook, and Grover Vansickles,
of Olean, and a number of grandchildren. She was always a devout member of
St. Luke's church. The funeral was held at Grimes church Monday, January 29,
at 1 P.M.
Page 1.
Death of Henry Lindsley
Henry Lindsley, age 73 years, brother of S.R Lindsley, former editor of the
Democrat, died at his home in Corning, N.Y., Wednesday, after a brief illness,
of a complication of ailments. Although he had been in poor health for some
time Mr. Lindsley had kept up and about until Sunday last, when he was
compelled to take to his bed.
Henry Lindsley was born at the family homestead at Lindley, N.Y., the son of
Bradley and Anna Lindsley, and great grandson of Col. Eleazlar Lindsley, a
revolutionary soldier, who was one of the pioneer settlers of Tioga county.
At the outbreak of the civil war he enlisted and saw much service, being
severely wounded at the storming of Fort Donaldson. For many years he
conducted a fine farm near Lawrenceville, Pa., but during the past seventeen
years has resided in Corning.
He was the father of two children, one of whom is Judge Frank Lindsley, of
Tennessee, died a number of years ago. Besides his widow, Mrs. Mary Lindsley,
he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Dave Dunkle, of Norwich; also by two
brothers, George Lindsley of Lawrenceville, and S.R. Lindsley, of Smethport.
Mr. Lindsley was a manly man of manifold splendid qualities and his death
will be mourned by a wide circle of friends.
The funeral will be held at Lawrenceville Saturday morning and interment
will be made at the Lindsley family cemetery near that town.
Page 1.
Death Of Mrs. John Waite
The sad tidings were received in Smethport Monday of the death of Mrs. John
W. Waite, which event occurred at her home in Beaver Falls, Pa., Sunday night,
following a short illness of pneumonia.
For many years Mrs. Waite was a highly esteemed resident of Smethport, where
Mr. Waite conducted the local creamery. About a year ago the family moved
from Smethport of Beaver Falls, Pa., where Mr. Waite embarked in the
manufacture of ice cream on a large scale, and has built up an extensive
business.
Mrs. Waite was a woman of admirable qualities and during her long residence
in Smethport endeared herself to a wide circle of friends, all of whom were
greatly shocked at the sudden news of her death.
Deceased was a native of Centre county. Besides her husband, she is
survived by two sons, Lowell and Arlington.
The Democrat unites with a wide circle of Smethport friends in tendering
condolence to the family which has been so sorely bereaved by the taking away
of this good woman.
Page 1.
Three Children Burned To Death At Olean.
Olean, Jan. 26 The Times today says:
Olean has had its third disastrous fire within the week, and the toll taken
by the last of the series is far heavier than that claimed at either of the
other two, for, while the property loss is not large, three human lives were
taken by the blaze. The dead are:
The victims
Esther Lowe, two years old;
Lawrence Lowe, four years old;
Harold Lowe, six years old.
The three were the children of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Lowe and their deaths
occurred in the fire which destroyed the family home in the Baldwin Heights
sub-division this morning.
The little ones were alone in the house when the flames started, at about 3
o'clock, the mother having gone to the home of a neighbor to secure a bottle
of milk and the father, an employe of the Vacuum Oil company, having gone to
the refinery earlier in the morning.
The houses are few and far apart in that section and, although there is one
building not far from the Lowe home, none of the neighbors were aware that the
place was ablaze until the flames had secured great headway. Roger O'Donnell,
a railroad man, was the first to discover them, but in his effort to force an
entrance he was driven back by them, sustaining a severely cut hand in his
attempt to get in by breaking a window.
The house was a small frame structure and it proved quick food for the
flames. Some time elapsed between the start of the fire and the sending in of
an alarm, and when chemical company 3 reached the building, it had been
leveled.
Coroner Cassar Smith was notified and a search conducted by him resulted in
the finding of the three charred bodies of the children. According to the
locations in which they were when found, one evidently was in a bedroom and
the other two in the kitchen when death came. Coroner Smith ordered the
bodies removed to the undertaking establishment of Quigley & Heenan, where
they were prepared for burial.
The case of the mother, is a pitiable one. When she learned of the fire
she rushed to her home only to find it in a mass of flames. Even then she
attempted to break through the fiery barriers in a supreme effort to save her
loved ones but neighbors who knew it was madness to try to go inside the
burning building, prevented her. She became hysterical and later delirious,
and it was necessary to take her to the Olean General hospital. In her
delirium she calls for her little ones and seems to be trying to get to them.
Her condition is regard as serious, but it is thought that she will recover.
Page 2.
Moses P. Wooley, an aged and respected citizen of this city, died suddenly
at 7 o'clock last evening at the Schoonover home on East Main street.
Mr. Wooley had been about the city all day in apparently good health and
shortly before 7 o'clock started to walk down East Main street to his
restaurant and while on his way he became ill. When he reached the Schoonover
residence he was unable to continue his journey and was taken into the house
and while sitting in a rocking chair, he lapsed into unconsciousness and
expired. Dr. Elliott was called and pronounced his death due to heart
failure. The remains were taken to Koch's undertaking parlors and prepared
for burial. Mr. Wooley was one of the early residents of this city and was
well known by nearly all the residents of the city. He followed the oil
business in the early days first as a driller and then as a producer. About
eighteen years ago he sold his holdings at Harrisburg Run. He was a man who
took an active interest in politics. He was appointed street commissioner
during the administration of the late George H. Potter and filled that
position with satisfaction.
For the past three years he conducted a restaurant at No. 247 East Main
street and resided in rooms over that establishment. He was a member of the
various bodies of the Masonic Order and a member of the Maccabees.
He is survived by one brother, David, of Oil City, and three sisters, Mrs.
Truman Hawes, of Buffalo, N.Y.; Mrs. Henry Johncox, of Porterville, N.Y., and
Mrs. Van De-Bergart, of Alexander, N.Y. Bradford Sunday Herald.
Page 2.
Mrs. Julia Rifle, of Burtville, died Thursday noon, January 18, at the home
of Mrs. Samuel Williamson, of No. 40 Burnside avenue, Bradford, Pa., of
uraemic poisoning.
The deceased had been in her usual health until 3 o'clock Thursday morning,
when she was taken suddenly ill. Local physicians were called who did all in
their power for her relief, but her condition continued to grow worse until
her death at midday.
The body was brought to Burtville on the noon train Sunday and funeral
services were held in the Sartwell Creek church, Rev. Houtz officiating.
Interment in the Sartwell Creek cemetery.
Julia A. Elliott was born in Portville, N.Y., October 1, 1860. At an early
age she with her family moved to Wellsville, N.Y., and later to North Fenton,
N.Y. At the age of 18 the family moved from North Fenton to Smethport, Pa.,
and she has since resided in McKean and Potter counties. On March 1, 1879,
she was united in marriage to James A. Rifle, of Smethport, who with one son,
B.L. Rifle, of Bradford, and one sister, Mrs. F.E. Elliott, of Richburg, N.Y.,
survive her.
The Burtville Grange of which Mrs. Rifle was a member, attended the funeral
in a body. She leaves many friends in this community to mourn her loss.
Roulette Recorder.
Page 2.
Jamestown, Jan. 27. John R. Norton, who lives at Eighth and Henley
streets, in Olean, died at 7 o'clock last night at the Women's Christian
Association hospital here as a result of injuries which he sustained in a fall
from a ladder. Mr. Norton was a carpenter in the employ of the J.C. Wilson
Construction company and was at work putting up a set of steel doors on the
car barns of the Jamestown Street Railway company. He was working on a ladder
and fell, striking the back of his head and suffering a concussion of the
brain.
He was rushed to the hospital but never regained consciousness, dying at 7
o'clock last night. Mr. Norton was about 50 years of age.
Page 5.
Bradford Star-Record. Tuesday: The death of Mrs. Zella K. Green, No. 31
South Kendall avenue, occurred this morning at 4 o'clock at her residence
after a brief illness of pneumonia. She had been in poor health for some
time. Mrs. Green was the widow of Ben H. Green, for years a well known
grocer, and she was also noted for her activities in church, charity and
temperance work. She was a member of Asbury Methodist Episcopal church and
president of the East Bradford W.C.T.U., and a member of the Assistance Fund
of the county. The latter has to do with the mothers' pension fund and Mrs.
Green was a very active worker in this. A fellow member of the fund declares
that Mrs. Green took the bulk of the work on her own shoulders and did most of
the visiting and investigating. She had a host of friends among whom she was
highly esteemed for her fine qualities and her sincerity of purpose. Deceased
sis survived by one daughter, Mrs. Harriott Brinton; one sister, Miss Corn
Keyes, and three brothers, Samuel G., and Alfred, of Gowanda, N.Y., and Truman
B. Keyes, of Denver, Colo.
Page 8.
George L. McCracken, aged about 74 years, a pioneer resident of Ridgway, and
at one time a prominent school teacher in Elk county and later for a number of
years station agent here for the P.R.R., attempted suicide some time Thursday
forenoon by shooting himself in the head with a .22 calibre Derringer (pepper
box) pistol.
Mr. McCracken and his grandson, Frank, lived alone in the old homestead on
Cardott street, and this morning Frank left for his employment as usual about
6:30 but without seeing his grandfather, supposing that he was out for his
accustomed morning walk. Upon his return at noon, he found a note left for
him stating that his grandfather was at the barn. He at once became
suspicious and hastened to the building a short distance from the house where
he found Mr. McCracken unconscious in a pool of blood. HE at once summoned
medical aid and the wounded man was rushed to the Elk County General hospital
where all possible was done for him but up to the present time he is still
unconscious and little or no hope is maintained by the attending physician for
his recovery.
That the shooting occurred sometime between 6 and 12 o'clock this morning
was determined by the physicians on account of the condition of the blood
found on the barn floor.
Mr. McCracken, evidently in a fit of despondency over the poor condition of
his health during the past five or six months following a light stroke of
apoplexy from which he never fully recovered, went to the barn and seated
himself on a lower rung of a ladder placed the pistol against the right side
of his head and pulled the trigger. Upon striking the skull the bullet split,
one part penetrating the skull and lodging in the brain. Ridgway Democrat.
Mr. McCracken died at the Elk County General hospital Friday without
regaining consciousness. He is survived by one son, Wilkie C. McCracken, of
Columbia, S.C. He was a prominent Mason and owned considerable property in
Ridgway. The funeral was held at his home on Sunday afternoon.
Page 8.
Patrick Connor, aged 66 years, died at the County Home Sunday afternoon,
death resulting from Bright's disease. Connor was brought to the home two
months ago from Newell creek, near Turtle Point, but nothing was known as to
who he was or where he came from previous to going to section of the county.
Rev. J.P. Donohue, of St. Elizabeth's church took charge of the body and saw
to it that the earthly remains were accorded Christian burial. Services were
conducted at the church Tuesday morning and interment was mad in St.
Elizabeth's cemetery.
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Warren, Jan. 29. George Ferry, the 8-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry E.
Ferry, was instantly killed Saturday afternoon when the sled upon which he was
coasting, collided with the grocery truck of J.S Lydiatt. Mr. Lydiatt was
absolved from all blame.
The little boy was sliding with three other little fellows. They were close
together on single sleds when they approached the Hinkle street intersection.
The grocery truck was crossing Carver street. The driver avoided one of the
boys by stopping. The second turned out and missed him. Young Ferry struck
the front wheel.
The force of the blow on the head probably caused instantaneous death, but
the boy was taken to emergency hospital. No sign of life was discovered there.
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William A. Funcheon Dead
The death of William A. Funcheon took place at his home on Catlin avenue
Friday afternoon at 2:45 o'clock. He had been seriously ill for a month, the
cause of death being tuberculosis.
The funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the
home, Rev. VanDyke of the St. Elizabeth's church of Smethport, officiating.
Members of the I.O.O.F. of which he was a member, attended the funeral in a
body.
Mr. Funcheon was 42 years of age at the time of death. He had been a
resident of Port Allegany about four years, coming here from Smethport where
he had resided about fourteen years. While here he was employed at the
Allegany Window Glass factory.
He is survived by his wife, one son, William Funcheon, of Jamestown; two
daughters, Anna and Margaret, of Port Allegany; three sisters, Mrs. Emma
Walker, of Smethport; Mrs. Katherine Falconer, of Duffey, Pa., and Mrs. Minnie
Wells, of Glase Bar, Nova Scotia, and one brother, James. Port Allegany
Argus.
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Thomas Foster, an employe of at the Johnsonburg sub-station was instantly
shocked to death about 8:15 o'clock Tuesday morning, January 23. A short
circuit when he was hanging a light erector, cause 22,000 volts to be shot
through him. He was an aged man and had been employed at the plant since
September.
No one saw the accident, but his body was discovered some minutes later.
Power was immediately turned off.
Deputy Coroner C.G. Wilson, of St. Marys, was called to the scene, and after
learning of the circumstances decided that an inquest was unnecessary and
death was purely accidental. St. Marys Gazette.
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Hugh Henretta, aged 70 years, a well known and highly respected resident of
Rew City, died last evening at 11:30 o'clock, following a brief illness.
Deceased is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Malcolm Miller, of Rew City;
Mrs. R.A. Armstong, of Rew City, and Mrs. R.P. Donnolly, of Erie, Pa.; four
sons, Hugh Henretta, of Butler; Francis Henretta, of Buffalo; William
Hneretta, of Rew, and Clarence Henretta, of Aiken, Pa. He also leaves one
sister, Mrs. May Simons, of Pittsburgh. Deceased was a member of the C.M.B.A.
and the Knights of the Maccabees. The funeral services will be held Thursday
morning at 10 o'clock at St. Bernard's church. Interment in St. Bernard's
cemetery. Bradford Star-Record, Monday.
February 8, 1917.
Page 5.
Injuries received in a boiler explosion near Brookville, Friday, resulted in
the death of Clyde Meese. Meese who was 28 years old, was employed as an
engineer, suffered a compound fracture of the right leg, a fracture of the
left forearm and was scalded form head to foot. Death followed in a little
more than an hour to relieve his suffering. For some time he had made his
home at Brookville.
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The Bradford Era, of Saturday says: Coroner E.R. Sherman was yesterday
morning notified of the sudden death at his home in Hamilton township of
Horace Nugent. Deceased who was employed by Edward Anderson, a lumberman, had
been in poor health for some time and was unable to sleep in bed, spending his
time sitting in a chair. Thursday evening his condition seemed improved and
he retired to bed. When Mrs. Nugent awoke about 4 o'clock yesterday morning,
she found her husband dead at her side. The coroner issued a certificate of
death from natural causes.
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Aged Folk Die Suddenly
William W. Stackhouse ,father of Rev. W.A. Stackhouse, passed away quietly
at the parsonage home, Sunday afternoon at 2:45, January 28, 1917, after a
week's illness from grip resulting in uremic poisoning. He was eighty-four
years of age having been born in the village of Florida, Orange county, New
York, on April 14, 1833. He and his wife but a few years younger, came to
live with their children two years ago last November and have resided here
since. Mr. and Mrs. W.W. Stackhouse were married in the summer of 1869, she
being Miss Marie Allen, daughter of an old pioneer family of Chemung county,
New York, when he moved with his folk when a young man. Mr. Stackhouse early
joined the Methodist church and continued the membership faithfully during his
life. The funeral was held from the Methodist church Tuesday afternoon,
January 30, Rev. I.W. Hill, of Roulette, having charge of the services
assisted by Rev. Prosper Miller and Rev. Havard Griffith. The remains were
taken to Odessa, N.Y., for interment in the Mitchell cemetery in sight of his
farm where he passed so many happy years with his wife and family, a
successful farmer. Rev. and Mrs. Stackhouse accompanied the remains to their
last resting place. During their absence from home on their sad mission the
aged mother passed away. She too had been ill with grip and the shock of the
loss of her husband no doubt hastened dissolution. Mrs. Stackhouse was born
in Chemung county, N.Y., on September 26, 1841, and was seventy-six years of
age. Born of good pioneer stock, she early developed those characteristics
that later made her a useful citizen, wife and mother. She was a student at
the Genessee Wesleyan Seminary in Lima, N.Y., and later of the Starkey
Seminary, now Palmer institute and for ten years after taught in the public
schools near her home a successful teacher. She died last Wednesday while
both Rev. and Mrs. Stackhouse were in Chemung county with the remains of the
pastor's father passing on peacefully. The funeral is being held from the
Methodist church this afternoon at half past three o'clock, the same ministers
who were present at the father's funeral, will officiate and the interment
will also be made at the old home. Rev. Stackhouse is the only surviving
child. A daughter, Sarah Grace, died in infancy and a grow-up son was drowned
in the Hudson river while skating December 31, 18?3. Both of these old
people had made many friends by their honest, kindly, old-fashioned ways,
since their residence among us. Port Allegany Reporter.
February 15, 1917.
Death of Mrs. Lucina Calkins
Mrs. Lucina Calkins, one of Smethport's oldest and most highly respected
residents passed away at the home of her daughter, Miss Ada Calkins, of King
street, with whom she made her home Tuesday evening.
Mrs. Calkins had been seized with sudden illness a week previously and her
ailment was found to be due to her hip bone breaking, a condition produced by
her advanced age.
Mrs. Calkins is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Chas. Lemmler and Miss Ada
Calkins, of Smethport; Miss Cynthia Calkins, of Erie, and one son, Mr. C.H.
Calkins, of Olean. Also the following grandchildren; C.K. Calkins, of Arcade,
N.Y., and Lenore and Harold Lemmler, of Smethport.
The funeral will be held at the late home Friday morning at 10:30 o'clock,
Rev. J.S. Fleming of the M.E. church officiating. Interment will be made in
Rose Hill cemetery.
A suitable tribute to this estimable lady will appear in the Democrat next
week.
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Death of E.M. Cheeseman
E.M. Cheeseman, a well known resident of Smethport, passed away while
visiting at the home of his son, Harry Cheeseman, of Elmira, N.Y., at 12:15
o'clock Tuesday morning. Mr. Cheeseman, who had been at the home of his son
in Elmira about three weeks, had been in poor health for some time past, but
had kept up and about, and was seized with his final illness but a few days
previous to his death.
Deceased was 73 years of age and was born in Cabin Creek, Maryland. He had
resided in this part of the country for 50 years. For many years he was
engaged in railroad construction work. He was in charge of the construction
gangs which built the Shawmut railroad through this borough, and after the
road was completed was retained in the employ of the company, retiring from
active eservice but a few years ago, and was a capable and valued employe.
For a time before making Smethport his permanent residence, Mr. Cheeseman and
family resided in Hazelhurst.
Mr. Cheeseman was a man of splendid qualities, whose long life was a most
useful one. He was a man of honest and conscientious scruples, a loyal friend
and was a splendid citizen.
Besides his widow he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. H.C. Robinson, of
Hazelhurst, and one son, Harry Cheeseman, of Elmira.
The remains arrived in Smethport last evening and the funeral is being held
at the M.E. church at 2 o'clock this Thursday afternoon, Rev. J.S. Fleming
officiating. Interment will be made in the Kasson cemetery.
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Death of Mrs. M.D. Shooke
This community was saddened Wednesday morning by the news of the death of
Mrs. M.D. Shooke, which occurred at her home on Bank street, this borough, at
4 o'clock that morning. Mrs. Shooke had been seriously ill for several weeks
past.
Mrs. Shooke was a woman of noble traits of character, whose heart was
wrapped up in her home life and during her long residence in Smethport she had
endeared herself to a wide circle of friends by reason of her quiet, gracious
manner and sweetness of disposition. Not only will she be sadly missed in the
home circle which has been so sorely bereft by her taking away, but her death
will mourned by the residents of this community generally.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Shooke is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Bessie
Albert, of Syracuse, N.Y., and one son, Bert Shooke, of Smethport.
The funeral will be held at the family residence Friday afternoon t 2:30
o'clock, Rev. J.S. Fleming officiating.
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Death of Mrs. Mary A. Masser
Mrs. Mary A. Masser, one of Smethport's most highly esteemed ladies, passed
away at the home of her son, C.W. Masser, in this borough, about noon Sunday,
after a brief illness of bronchial pneumonia. Although Mrs. Masser had been
in poor health for several years, she was not stricken with the illness which
resulted in death until Friday of last week. While it was realized from the
outset that the patient's condition was serious, nevertheless news of her
death came as a chock to her many friends.
Mrs. Masser was born April 23, 1854, in Clarksville, N.Y. She was united in
marriage early in life to Wm. Masser. For 37 years she had been a resident of
Smethport, aside from a period she resided with her daughter in New York. Of
late years she has resided with her devoted sons, who are prominent business
men of this borough.
Mrs. Masser was a woman of admirable qualities and her taking away has
deprived her family circle and the community of a loving mother and a good
woman.
She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Nellie J. Bentley, of New York, two
sons, Chas. W. Masser and Fred J. Masser, of Smethport.
The funeral was held at the M.E. church of which the departed was a faithful
member, Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. J.S. Fleming officiating.
Interment was made in Rose Hill cemetery.
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Charles Brace, a blacksmith, and a veteran of the civil war, was burned to
death Thursday morning in the living room back of his shop in Rixford.
A passerby noticed smoke coming out of an open door of the room and he made
an investigation and was startled to find the form of a man huddled on the
floor with his clothes on fire. The man seized a bucket of water and threw it
onto the burning clothing, extinguished the flames and then he summoned Dr.
W.S. Moyer, who quickly responded but found the victim of the fire dead.
It proved to be Brace and the supposition is that the fire in his stove went
out and that when he sought to light it an explosion occurred which set fire
to his clothing. The body of the man was burned but his face escaped the
flames because he lay face downward..
Mr. Brace lived in Rixford for years and has several children living. His
wife resides in the Adirondacks. A brother W.W. Brace, lives in Derrick
City. He has other brothers and sisters as follows: W.H. Brace, of Tidioute;
Bartholomew Brace, of Coleville; Mrs. Mary Miner, of Rixford, and Mrs. John H.
Holden, of Tidioute. Four children survive only one of whom Schuyler Brace,
lives in Rixford.
Deceased was a member of Company K, 21st New York Cavalry. He was 73 years
old.
The remains of the unfortunate man were brought to the undertaking
establishment of J.A. Stull in this city and prepared for burial. Coroner
Sherman, who had visited the scene, issuing a certificate in accordance with
the facts. Bradford Herald.
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Five Of Household Lose Lives In Farm House Fire
Salamanca, N.Y., Feb. 10. The Press says: Five lives were the toll of a
fire at the farm home of Floyd Woodard in Morgan Hollow, two miles north of
Sugartown, town of Franklin, early yesterday.
Two of the victims were aged people, who were probably confused when the
fire broke out and were unable to escape before they were overcome, by smoke.
Three of the dead are children who were sleeping in the upper part of the
house.
The older victims were Robert Woodard and Mrs. Alfred Holmes, and the
children who were burned to death were Virgil and Marie Woodard, respectively
14 and 8 years of age, and a 2-year-old child. All were the children of Mr.
and Mrs. Floyd Woodard, the former a son of Robert Woodard.
Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Woodard and their son, Louis, age 16, and Mr. Holmes,
husband of the woman who was burned to death, escaped from the burning house.
Mr. and Mrs. Holmes were the parents of Mrs. Floyd Woodard.
The blaze originated in the dining room where some blankets were being dried
out near a stove. Sleeping on the lower floor were Mr. and Mrs. Holmes and
Robert Woodard, the other members of the family being in the second story.
The flames had good headway before the members of the family were awakened by
the smoke and the crackling flames and so rapidly did the structure burn that
there was little opportunity to escape.
The boy Louis jumped from an upper window and urged the other children to do
so, but they evidently feared to follow and perished. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd
Woodard escaped from the second story, MR. Woodard by jumping and Mrs. Woodard
down the stairway, but she was burned about the head and face. A moment later
exit by way of the stairs had been cut off.
Both Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Woodard went into the lower story of the house to
aid the aged inmates there. Mrs. Holmes had become evidently confused and
wandered to her death. She could not be located by the searchers. Her
charred body was found yesterday morning. Mr. Woodard was overcome by smoke
and could not be gotten from the building before those who sought to rescue
him were compelled to flee. Mr. Holmes alone, of those sleeping in the first
story escaped.
Fourteen-year old Virgil Woodard burned to death before the eyes of the
members of the family. He stood hesitatingly at a window in the second story
of the house and those on the ground below urged him to jump, but fright
seemed to have paralyzed him. He disappeared a few moments later in the
rapidly mounting flames.
The house and all of its contents are a total loss. The house was owned by
Robert Woodard. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Woodard were the farm tenants. Robert
Woodard and Mr. and Mrs. Holmes made their home with Mr. and Mrs. Woodard.
Mrs. Floyd Woodard was formerly Mrs. Robbins, a widow at the time of her
marriage to Mr. Woodard a few years ago. The three older children were of a
former marriage.
The farm house was a substantial building and was valued at about $2500. It
and its contents were entirely destroyed.
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Death of Frank Conner
Frank Conner, of Coryville, died at the Bradford hospital last Friday, where
he had been taken two weeks previously, following an operation for
appendicitis which he underwent soon after being taken to the institution.
While it was realized from the outset that the patient's condition was
critical, hope had been held, from the valiant fight he made following the
operation, that he would recover, consequently the announcement of his death
came as a severe shock to his friends.
Deceased was 51 years of age and was born and his entire life had been spent
at Coryville, where he owned a beautiful farm home. About two years ago he
was united in marriage to Miss Ruth Oviatt of Farmers Valley. Besides his
widow he is survived by one brother, Fred Conner, of Sergeant, and one sister,
Miss Florence Conner, of Coryville.
Mr. Conner was a man of splendid traits of character who was held in the
highest esteem by all who knew him.
The funeral was held at Coryville Sunday afternoon, Rev. Fullum, of the U.B.
church, officiating. Interment was made in Rose Hill cemetery, this borough.
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Death of Mott B. Pierce
Mott B. Pierce, retired, who for most of his mature life was prominently
connected with the hotel business of Titusville, Bradford, Rochester, N.Y.,
North Tonawanda, N.Y., and Kane, Pa., died Wednesday morning at the Bradford
hospital after a three weeks illness of pneumonia.
The news of his death was received about town with the sincerest expressions
of sorrow, and his widow and son have the heartfelt sympathy of all in their
bereavement.
Mr. Pierce was born in Elmira, N.Y., on August 17, 1846. He came to the oil
country in his youth and after a few years on Oil creek he became proprietor
of the Parshall House, one of the busiest and best conducted hotels of
Titusville in the early days. Thirty-eight years ago he arrived in Bradford
as a member of the firm of Humphrey & Pierce, took over the proprietorship of
the Tuna Valley house at Congress and East Corydon streets, where the Carnegie
Public Library and the Newall building now stand. It was a large frame
structure and one of the principal hotels of the city. The building burned in
the late fall of 1880 and Messrs. Humphrey and Pierce next opened the St.
James hotel which was built shortly after the Humphrey house fire. Later Mr.
Pierce bought out his partner, who removed from the city. Mr. Pierce remained
at the head of the St. James hotel until about 1891, when he moved to
Rochester, N.Y., and bought the Livingston hotel, which he conducted for
several years, then removing to North Towanda, which was a growing town, and
where he conducted the Hotel Sheldon. The town of Kane, in this county, began
to experience a boom and Mr. Pierce, attracted by the possibilities there,
took over the Hotel Fleming, which he conducted until his retirement, a few
years ago.
Since then Mr. Pierce has lived at No. 107 Boylston street in Bradford, and
until recently he was a familiar figure on the streets and wherever his old
acquaintances congregated. He was an ever welcome addition to any group of
men.
Besides his widow, Mr. Pierce is survived by one son, Roy L. Pierce, who is
at present at Montreal, Can.
Mr. Pierce was a member of all the Masonic bodies represented here and of
the consistory and the shrine.
He was one of the incorporators of the Bradford hospital in 1885 and in all
the years he was engaged in business in Bradford, Mr. Pierce was actively
associated with the city's commercial and social life.
The funeral services were conducted at the home Thursday afternoon t 3
o'clock. The Rev. Dr. W.H. Overs was the officiating clergyman. The body was
taken to Rochester, N.Y., Friday morning at 4:55 o'clock and the interment was
made in that city. Bradford Sunday Herald.
Page 4.
A Rasselas special to the Johnsonburg Press says: A very sad and
regrettable accident happened here Sunda evening, about 8 o'clock, when
William Weidert, Sr., fell on the ice as he was going from the house to the
barn, and was so badly injured that he died 20 minutes after the accident, of
concussion of the brain. Mr. Weidert was born in Tintage, Luxemburg, and came
to Rasseslas with his parents when a child four years old, and was one of the
first settlers here, where in late years he engaged in farming and lumbering
wherein he gained success. He was married to Miss Mary Markert, of Rasselas,
and this union was blessed by eight children, six girls and two boys.
He leaves to mourn his death, his wife and the following children: Mrs. John
Davis, of Vowinkle, Pa.; Mrs. Jack Cahill, of Curwensville; Mrs. Martin
Mercerer, of Niagara Falls; Mrs. Michael Brechtel, of Johnsonburg; Mrs. Albert
Fiscus, of Johnsonburg, and Dorothy, George W.B. and Francis Weidert of this
place. He also leaves eighteen grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. Lena
McKean, of Wilcox, and Mrs. Magdalena Pistner, of St. Marys.
Page 5.
Coroner Sherman was notified yesterday afternoon by Dr. H.M. Cleveland, of
Mt. Jewett, of the sudden death of Henry Lundberg, a laborer about 35 years
old and unmarried. Deceased had worked until midnight Saturday and appeared
in his usual health but expired without warning. Coroner Sherman who
authorized Undertaker Lantz to take charge of the body, will go to Mt. Jewett
this morning to investigate. Bradford Era, Monday.
Page 5.
Peter Nelson, of Mt. Jewett employed as a section hand on the Buffalo,
Rochester & Pittsburgh railroad, was instantly killed at a point south of Mt.
Jewett yesterday afternoon when he was struck by the passenger train due in
this city at 3:28 p.m. Coroner E.R. Sherman was notified and he will
investigate the circumstances. The body was taken to the undertaking
establishment in Mt. Jewett and prepared for burial. Bradford Star-Record,
Tuesday.
February 22, 1917.
Page 1.
The funeral of Mrs. Lucina Calkins, widow of the late Charles D. Calkins,
was conducted from the residence of her daughter, Miss Ada Calkins, corner of
King and Church streets, at 10 o'clock, Friday morning, February 16, the Rev.
W.E. VanDyke officiating.
Lucina Nichols was born March 7, 1821, on what was then known as the Holland
Purchase, in Eru county, N.Y., twelve miles from Buffalo. When she was twelve
years old the family moved by canoe to Eldred, Pa.
On February 16, 1848, she married Charles D. Calkins, of Smethport. They
lived for many years on their farm, on the Bradford road in Keating township,
removing to Smethport when advancing age made the duties of the farm to
arduous.
Mr. Calkins was the mother of eight children, four of whom survive her,
Charles Heman, of Olean; Ada, of Smethport; Cynthia, of Erie; Mrs. Charles
Lemmler, of Smethport, and a stepdaughter, Mrs. Judith Pratt, of Smethport,
and six grandchildren.
The writer has known this estimable woman since her own childhood, and can
truly testify concerning her. An a wife the heart of her husband could safely
trust in her; as a mother her children rise up and call her blessed.
She was never idle and her helpful industry contributed much to the comfort
of her family and to those around her. Her hospitality was abundant and
gracious, as the writer well remembers. Hers was a wholesome and well ordered
household and sons and daughters learned there those lessons of frugality,
industry and adherence to duty which has left its impress upon their lives.
Both she and her husband were correct judges of human nature, and both were
endowed with a keen sense of humor which smoothed many rough places in their
busy lives. In her last hours she was trustful and patient, encouraging her
devoted family that their efforts to relieve her suffering were lovingly
appreciated and they were rewarded by her quiet and painless departure, and we
thankfully remembered how at evening time there shall be light.
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Coryville Resident Passes On.
Mr. F.D. Harris, aged 67 years, died at his home in Coryville early Tuesday
morning. Death was due to heart failure.
Deceased is survived by his widow, two sons and two daughters. The family
resided at Kushequa before moving to Coryville. Mr. Harris was a gentleman
who was esteemed by all who knew him.
The remains will be taken to St. Marys today. Thursday, after funeral
services at the house, and interment will be made in that town.
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Murder and Suicide at Jamestown.
Jamestown, Feb. 16. Winnifred W. Hoard, proprietor of the Hotel Grandin on
East Second street, this morning shot and killed his wife, Mary Weeks Hoard,
and then committed suicide, also by shooting in a room in the hotel. No shots
were heard. The bodies were found by maids in the hotel and the opinion is
expressed by the coroner that both had been dead more than one hour. Jealousy
is said to have been the motive. Each was about 45 years old.
The couple had been operating the hotel for about three years. An eight-
year-old son survives and Mrs. Hoard leaves two other children by a previous
marriage, Powell Paddock, of Meadville, and Mrs. Homer Hewitt, of Erie.
March 1, 1917.
Page 5.
George B. McCafferty, aged 51 years a well known Bradford citizen, passed
away at the hospital in that city Tuesday evening of blood poisoning resulting
from an injury to his hand, which he received while working at the Emery
hardware store Bradford, recently.
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Joseph Mayers, aged 65 years, a well known Kane pharmacist, was found dead I
his room at the Kane House, where he had been a lodger for some time previous,
Saturday. Deceased was born in England and came to Kane 30 years ago. He is
survived by eight children.
Page 5.
Mrs. Adelaide W. Slade, aged 28 years, died Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock
at the Bradford hospital where she had been a surgical patient. Her husband
was killed while at work on an oil lease near Kane two years ago. Surviving
are three children, one son and two daughters; one sister and two brothers.
The funeral services were held Thursday evening at 7:30 o'clock at Koch's
undertaking rooms, the Rev. William Donaldson officiating. The body was taken
Friday morning to Kasson, Pa., for interment. Bradford Herald.
Page 5.
Miss Esther Helen Simons, widow of the late Abraham Simons, of Bradford,
passed away at her home in that city Friday, from a complication of ailments,
aged 73 years. She is survived by six children; Louis S. Simons, of Tulsa,
Okla., B.B Simons, of New York, and Captain Lester H. Simons, of Bradford, and
Mrs. Saul Solomon, of Cleveland, and Mrs. Nathaniel E. Harris, of Bradford.
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William J. Archer, of Mt. Jewett, aged 64 years, died at 3 o'clock Thursday
afternoon in the hospital where he had been a surgical patient. Surviving are
one daughter, Mrs. Jennie Hoffman, of Tulsa, Okla.; one son, Edward Archer, of
Butler, Pa.; three brothers, Richard Archer, Samuel Archer and Edward Archer,
all of Rochester, N.Y., and three sisters, Mrs. Matilda Hinchey and Miss Anna
Archer, of Flint, Mich., and Mrs. R.M. Moore, of Custer City, Pa. The body
was taken to Koch's undertaking rooms, prepared for burial and will be taken
to Montgomeryville, Pa., for interment. Bradford Sunday Herald.
March 8, 1917.
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A Mt. Jewett special to the Bradford Star-Record Saturday says:
The death of Wm. Wallace Brewer, a well known and highly esteemed resident
of this borough, occurred yesterday, morning at 3:30 o'clock at his residence
on High street. Mr. Brewer had been ailing for some time, but his final and
fatal illness was of but brief duration.
Mr. Brewer was born in Norwich township, November 24, 1843. He remained at
home until eighteen years of age and on August 13, 1861, enlisted at the age
of 18 years in defense of the union in Company I, of the noted regiment known
as the Pennsylvania Bucktails, participating in all of the engagement of his
regiment. He was wounded in the battle of Antietam, but was disabled but a
short time. Mr. Brewer was discharged August 13, 1864, just three years from
the day he enlisted. Br. Brewer returned home and in 1884 built a large hotel
which was well known to the traveling public as the Brewer hotel of Mt.
Jewett. Mr. Brewer continued to conduct the hotel until 1891 when he sold out
to E.C. Cleveland, the present proprietor. In the years that followed his
retirement from the hotel business, Mr. Brewer gave his attention to the oil
business. For a few years past he had lived in retirement.
ON April 9, 1865, Mr. Brewer married Miss Orpha H. Horner, of Norwich, Pa.
His wife died four years ago last August.
Mr. Brewer was a member of McKean Lodge, No. 388, F. and A.M., of Smethport;
Bradford chapter No. 260, R.A.M., and Trinity Commandery No. 58 of this
city. He was also a member of the G.A.R. Post of Smethport.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Harry Means, of Sandy Lake, Pa., and Miss
Hettie Brewer, of Mt. Jewett.
(The entire obituary is not included here)
The funeral was held at the late home in Mt. Jewett Monday afternoon, under
the auspices of Trinity Commandery, No. 58 Knights Templar, of Bradford,
delegations of Bradford and Smethport Masons being in attendance.
The ritualistic services of the Knights Templar was used, Rev. Edsen, of St.
John's Protestant Episcopal church, Kane, being the officiating clergyman.
After the services the funeral party journeyed by special car over the
Kushequa and P.R.R. routes to Colegrove where interment was made in the family
plot, the pall bearers being members of Trinity Commandery.
Among the relatives and friends present from other places were Mr. and Mrs.
Harry Means, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Means, Perry Means, Sandy Lake, Pa.; Mrs.
A.H. Gallup, Youngsville, Pa.; Mr. and Mrs. Will Gallup, Kane; Daniel
Carmichael, Tidioute; Miss Margaret Jewett and Miss Dorothy Wright, Custer
City.
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Death of Mrs. Scott
Mrs. Mary Scott, widow of the late Silas Scott, of Kushequa, died Thursday
at the home of her son, Louis Scott, in Clarksburg, W.Va. Deceased was a
resident of Limestone before removed to Kushequa and was well known in this
vicinity. Surviving are two sons, Henry Scott, engineer on the Kushequa
railroad, of Smethport, and Louis Scott of Clarksburg; two daughters, Mrs.
Jack Moffatt, of Kushequa, and Miss Marion Scott, of Clarksburg; tow sisters,
Mrs. Martha Stidd, of Buffalo, and her step-mother Mrs. Melinda Scott, now
residing in Limestone. John H. Scott, of Terrace street, Bradford, is a
brother-in-law. The body was brought to Bradford yesterday afternoon over the
B.R.&P. and will be taken on a special traction car to Limestone where funeral
services will be held at 11 o'clock this morning. Interment will be made in
Limestone cemetery. Bradford Era, Saturday.
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Earl Erickson, 36 years old, employed at the tannery in Port Allegany, was
almost instantly killed in that borough Saturday when he became caught between
two cars on a loading switch. The man was loading some cars when the accident
occurred. Erickson was alive when he was released and two doctors were
summoned, but the man died while on his way to his home.
Coroner E.R. Sherman, of Bradford, was notified and gave instruction to have
the body prepared for burial. The coroner investigated the accident Monday.
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Joseph H. Cunningham, of No. 20 Congress street, aged 69 years, died at
12:20 this morning in the hospital where he had been a patient for about four
weeks suffering from a complication of ailments. Joe Cunningham, as he was
familiarly known to the majority of older residents of Bradford and especially
to member of the legal profession, was an attorney who during his residence in
the Butler county field occupied a prominent place in public esteem as a
capable, resourceful practitioner.
His knowledge of legal lore was readily admitted by fellow members of the
bar and he was said to be a keen, skillful antagonist whether before the
courts or in the ordinary arguments which frequently develop.
Deceased came to Bradford in 1880 from Millertown, Pa., and had ever since
resided here. Notwithstanding his professional skill, he never apparently
sought advancement after his arrival here but was content with the handling of
small cases which afforded him a livelihood only. He was, however, widely
known and commanded the respect of very many people who knew him intimately
and esteemed his true worth. So far as known no immediate relatives survive.
Bradford Era, Monday.
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Mrs. Jas. Weber and daughter, of Oil City were in town this week to attend
the funeral of Mrs. J.J. Downs.
Mrs. J.J. Downs died Sunday morning, about 8 o'clock. About a week ago, she
suffered a stroke but until Thursday she seemed to be gaining. Thursday
afternoon she was taken worse and the end came quietly Sunday morning. Addie
Ray was born in West Virginia, June 18, 1850. She came to Colegrove in 1862.
United in marriage to John J. Downs July 4, 18??. She has resided here ever
since. Mr. Down's death occurred last October. Mrs. Downs is survived by no
near relatives.
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Hazelhurst.
Arthur Lunden attended the funeral of his grandmother, Mrs. Oberg, in Mt.
Jewett last Sunday.
March 15, 1917.
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Braddy Lewis, aged 18 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Lewis, of Lewis Run,
was instantly killed by the B.R.&P. noon passenger train southbound about
12:15 o'clock Thursday afternoon. The accident occurred at a crossing at
Lewis Run.
Lewis, with Charles Sankner and John Wagner had finished their dinner and
were on their way back to the Bradford Pressed Brick's company's yard No. 2
where the two were employed. The men were at the crossing and had stepped out
of the way of a pusher engine and did not notice the approaching passenger
train. Sankner jumped just in time to escape a similar fate to that of
Lewis. Wagner was able to get out of the way in time. Lewis was caught on
the pilot of the locomotive and carried about four hundred feet. The train
was stopped and the body was removed to the home of the parents after Coroner
E.R. Sherman had been notified. The family home is about a half mile from the
crossing.
In addition to the parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Lewis, one brother, John
Lewis, Jr., and one sister, Lottie Lewis, all of Lewis Run, survive.
Funeral services will be held at the Lewis Run R.B. church at 1 o'clock
Sunday afternoon, the Rev. Mr. Evans officiating. Interment will be made at
the Degolia cemetery. Bradford Herald.
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Another Horrible Accident At Port Allegany
Another horrible accident happened this evening just before midnight through
unlawfully trespassing on the railroad property in spite of warnings
constantly given, Chas. L. Drugg and Sam Bodine, employes of the Central
Pennsylvania Lumber Co. going home from town where they had passed the
evening, to their boarding place at Weinmanville, walking on the track,
stepped off one track to avoid an approaching train and directly in front of
an oncoming pusher. Drugg was killed outright and his body badly mangled.
Bodine was badly hurt having been thrown several feet to one side. He managed
to give the alarm. He was taken to the McGranor hospital where he has
somewhat recovered and we understand there is some hope that he will recover.
Drugg was taken to the Grabe morgue where the remains were prepared for
burial. He was forty-one years of age and has been employed by the company
for some time as log loader. Arrangements are being made today to take the
remains to his home at Wenterberne near DuBois. He leaves six children
without parents, the wife having died some time ago. His parents also survive
him. One brother is employed by the C.P.L. Co., besides whom there are six
sisters. Port Allegany Reporter.
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Mrs. Fred Dempsey, of Austin, aged 23 years, committed suicide last Saturday
morning by shooting herself in the temple. Her husband, who works nights in
the Bayless pulp mill, returned home about 10 o'clock and went immediately to
bed. As soon as he had retired Mrs. Dempsey took her two small children, aged
about one and one half years and six months, to the home of her mother and
returned home, firing the shot which killed her instantly.
An inquest was held Sunday by Dr. R.R.B. Knight, who rendered a verdict of
suicide. The funeral was held on Wednesday in Austin, the burial was made in
the Austin cemetery. Coudersport Democrat.
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Mrs. J.F. Tuohy Dead.
Alice, wife of Attorney John F. Tuohy, of Eldred, passed away at their
residence at Duffytown, at about 6 o'clock, Sunday morning, after an illness
extending over a period of years, during which time every effort was made by
her devoted family to give her relief. Deceased has been a resident of Eldred
for many years and was a woman who easily made and retained friends. As long
as her health permitted she took an active part in the social affairs, and
especially of the Shakespeare club of which she was a valuable member. A
mother of a large family, she was devoted to them and they have the sincere
sympathy of all in their great bereavement.
Deceased was 52 years of age, and leaves to mourn her death, the husband,
four sons, James and Thomas, of Washington, D.C.; John and Dermont, at home,
and three daughters, Sister Carmazta, of Allegany, N.Y., and Rebecca and
Alice, at home.
The funeral services were held from St. Raphael's church, Wednesday morning,
and the remains taken to Erie, Pa., for interment. Eldred Eagle.
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Bradford, March 13. John Leslie Reynolds, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs.
Richard Reynolds, died yesterday, it is believed because of insufficient
nourishment and lack of proper care. The case is one which elicited the
attention of the Associated charities when the facts became known after the
death of the child, and it was ascertained that the family was deserving of
public aid.
The Reynolds family moved to this city last fall from near Titusville and
Mr. Reynolds obtained employment in the plat of the American Alkali and Acid
company. Soon after taking his job he was injured by being struck on the head
while at work and has been practically helpless since. The family has been
supported in a meager way since by the wife, who took in washing and did other
work. There are four daughters in the family all too young to work.
Mrs. Reynolds informed the Associated Charities that the family had no
relatives to whom to appeal and that she had done the best she could to
support the family since her husband's injury. A movement was started to
secure compensation for the family under the state law.
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The body of Albert C. Wagner, who lived alone, was found lying on the floor
of his home on W. Washington street yesterday morning. He had not been well
and complained of a shortness of breath. A physician some little time ago
found that he had a weak heart and that there were symptoms of kidney
trouble. It is not known at just what time the man died. The appearance of
the room indicated that Mr. Wagner had started to prepare breakfast early
yesterday morning and had been stricken, falling so that his head was near the
kitchen stove, in which there was a fire burning. A neighbor called with a
newspaper and discovered the dead man.
Albert C. Wagner was born in Bradford and if he had lived until the 16th of
the present month he would have been 70 years old. His father was Lambert
Wagner, who was one of the pioneers of this section. His father was a large
property owner, having vast tracts of land where Bradford city now stands.
The Wagners years ago owned the land where the St. James hotel stands today
and much of the Forth ward was at one time owned by them. For years the
Wagners have owned large tracts of land out the West Branch and at present the
property on West Washington street 9s valuable, although the land has never
been improved to any extent. The territory owned by the Wagners extended as
far as Crookers out the West Branch.
Surviving are one son, Miles W. Wagner, who was in the vicinity of Diamond,
Pa., engaged in religious work, with his wife; three sisters, Mrs. D.A. Storey
and Mrs. L.D. Ackley, of Bradford, and Mrs. Della Goodrich, of Cleveland, O.
One brother, John Wagner, of Bradford, also survives. Bradford Sunday Herald.
March 22, 1917.
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Died, Monday morning, March 12, at DuBois, Arling L. Corwin, in the 37th
year of his age. Deceased was born at Willing, N.Y., December 31, 1880, son
of H.L. Corwin, who came to Austin, this county, when Arlie was 7 years
old. At the age of 17 he attended Valpariso Normal, working his way through
and he was worked hard ever since, in fact his death may be attributed to
overwork, he was so anxious to get along. He began the printer's trade with
H.D. Caskey, on the Autograph, and later worked on the Potter Democrat and the
Journal. He established the Roulette Recorder in 1903, which paper he
published until about a year ago when his health failed.
He was married to Miss Harriet Hopkins, of this borough, in 1902, and to
them three children have been born, Ruth, age 12; Grace, 4, and William, 2
years. They with the widow, survive to mourn a most devoted husband and
father.
Mr. Corwin was an active and consistent member of the Baptist church, for
many years a superintendent of the Roulette Sunday school and clerk of the
Allegany River Baptist association.
Taken with grippe about a year ago, he gradually failed in health until
death ended the brave struggle. He tried Mt. Alton, but found no relief and
three weeks ago his brother took him to DuBois for care and treatment at the
hospital, but to no avail.
The writer's relations with Mr. Corwin have been intimate and pleasant, as
deceased was worth having for a friend, an honest, open-hearted public-
spirited man, with a hard row to hoe,: with heart and hand restricted. Till
effort baffled made the spirit quail. Yet it may be said of him, the best
that may be said of any one: He did the best he could.
The funeral will be held at the home in roulette this, (Wednesday)
afternoon, at 2 o'clock, Rev. Ketcham, of Brookville, a former pastor,
officiating, with burial in Eu__ia cemetery. Coudersport Journal.
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The death of Mrs. Elizabeth McCallum, wife of Neal McCallum, occurred
yesterday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at the family home, No. 176 Congress
street, following a brief illness.
Mrs. McCallum was born in Berne, Switzerland, in 1852, and while young was
brought to America. In 1882, as the wife of the late David Phillips, she came
to Bradford. Following the death of Mr. Phillips, she was united in marriage
with Neal McCallum, who survives her, together with one daughter, Mrs. Walter
Howard of Geneva, N.Y. She also leaves one grandson David Harvey Phillips;
three brothers, John Urban and Charles Urban, of Los Angeles, Cal., and
Leonard Urban, of Bradford, and one sister, Mrs. Allen Cochran, of Bolivar,
N.Y. Dr. M.J. McCallum, of Erie, is a step-son.
Deceased was highly esteemed by all who knew her. She frequently assisted
the needy, but her benefactions were absolutely unostentatious. Her death is
sincerely regretted by many friends and acquaintances.
Mr. McCallum was a member of the First Presbyterian church.
Funeral services will be held at the residence tomorrow (Friday),
afternoon, the Rev. John Richelsen, pastor of the First Presbyterian church
officiating. The interment will be made at Oak Hill cemetery at the
convenience of the family. Bradford Star-Record, Thursday.
March 29, 1917.
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Joseph A. Holder, a prominent Smethport resident, passed away at his home on
King street yesterday afternoon, after a several months' illness of a
complication of ailments which baffled medical science. Mr. Holder was first
stricken with the illness while visiting his old home in the South last fall,
and since that time his physical condition had been such as to give his
friends alarm, and for several weeks past it was realized that the end was
inevitable.
During the many years Mr. Holder had resided in Smethport he had taken an
active interest in public affairs and on several occasions had creditably
filled public positions of trust. He was a successful business man and was an
unassuming citizen who commanded confidence. He was a member of the local
Masonic bodies.
Deceased, who was 69 years of age, was a native of North Carolina, coming to
Smethport when a young man. Soon after locating here, he was united in
marriage to Miss Lydia Tabor.
Besides his wife, deceased leaves to mourn his loss three daughters, Mrs.
Foster Studholme, wife of Mayor Studholme, of Olean; Mrs. Gordon Studholme, of
Port Allegany, and Mrs. R.J. Day, of Point Marion, Pa., also a brother, Wm.
Holder, of Smethport.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday afternoon, under Masonic
auspices.
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The Port Allegany Reporter says: Ben Nelson, a tannery employe, died at his
home on north Main street last Saturday of anthrax contracted several weeks
ago and from which he was an awful sufferer. The abrasion came on his neck
just in front of the ear. He was 54 years of age. The funeral was held from
the Swedish-Lutheran church on Monday and the burial made in Fairview
cemetery. Mr. Nelson was a good citizen and a good neighbor and he will be
greatly missed in his home and church. The family has the sympathy of all its
neighbors.
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Mrs. Edwards, wife of the late Matthew Edwards, formerly of Coryville, was
found dead in bed at her home in Olean the latter part of last week. The
remains were brought here for burial Monday.
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The Port Allegany Reporter says: Frank Washburn, the young Skinner Creek
farmer, who was so terribly injured several weeks ago while moving a hay
press, died Sunday morning, March 18, at the McGranor hospital whence he was
taken directly after the accident. There was no hope of saving his life from
the start, though everything was done for him that could be done. HE was
riding on the hay press that belonged to him and Harry Tinbrook. They were
moving it from the Ventres farm where it had been stored, to do some pressing
farther up the valley. The y drove onto a piece of ice that had formed
across the road and the heavy machine slipped off the bank and overturned
catching Mr. Washburn beneath it, doubling him up.
When he was released he was paralyzed from the small of his back down. His
back was broken. He lingered along till Sunday, at times suffering greatly.
He was 38 years of age. A wife and child survive him. The funeral was held
from the M.E. church Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Stackhouse officiating and the
interment was made in Fairview cemetery. Mr. Washburn was a good citizen, a
hard working man. He had recently purchased a small farm up that valley and
was doing his best to pay for it. He and Tinbrook bought the hay press
together last fall and had been hustling with it since the purchase. It is
said that the accident will involve the township in a damage suit in which the
defense will quite likely be contributory negligence.
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Mr. and Mrs. Templeton, of New Castle, Pa., were called here last week by
the death of the latter's brother, Fred Del Pierre.
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Death of Fred Del Pierre
Fred A. Del Pierre, one of the most popular young men of this place, passed
away after a lingering illness at Mt. Alton on Thursday of last week. His
father and mother, who had been hastily summoned, were at his bedside at the
last moments. The remains were shipped here and in charge of Director Lantz
the funeral services were held at the home of his parents. The religious
services were conducted by Rev. Chas. J. Zetler, of the Methodist Episcopal
church, and interment was made in the Mt. Jewett cemetery.
Mr. Del Pierre was educated in the public schools, took his college
preparatory work in Juniata College at Huntingdon, Pa., and graduated from the
school of pharmacy in the University of Pittsburgh in 1913. While a student
in the latter institution his health failed and was never fully regained.
He was born at McDonald, Pa., August 11, 1889 and was in his 28th year. A
large company of friends with his parents and two sisters, Mrs. Mitchell, of
Hazelhurst, and Mrs. Templeton, of New Castle, mourn his departure.
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Death of Andrew Anderson
At the home of his son, C.A. Anderson, on March 23, 1917, occurred the death
of Andrew Anderson. Funeral services were held at the Union church of
Colegrove, Monday afternoon, March 26, Rev. W.H. Edmunds officiating. The
subject of this sketch was born in Sweden, August 29, 1830. In 1856 he was
married to Inga Larson. The fruits of this union were five children, four of
whom survive their father, Charles, of Colegrove; John of Albany; Mrs. Louisa
Benton, of Sweden, and Mrs. Augusta Johnson, of Worcester, Mass. For the last
twenty years, Mr. Anderson has made his home with his son, C.A. Anderson, of
Colegrove.
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The 4-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Messco died at their home on
Wednesday, March 19, burial in Rose Hill cemetery.
April 5, 1917.
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Mrs. William Swanson, of Marvindale, died last Thursday, March 20, after a
long illness. Mrs. Swanson was born in Bondstorp, Sweden, January 23, 1866,
and was 51 years 2 months 6 days of age.
Besides her husband she is survived by six children.
Funeral services were held Monday, April 2, at 2 o'clock. John A. Carlson,
Gustaf Engstrom, Otto Engstrom, Bessie Ottoson and Edith Ottoson, all of
Smethport, sang. Rev. C.A. Widing preached in Swedish and Rev. G.A. Pihlblad
in English.
Out of town relatives and friends at the funeral were: Henning Anderson,
Ridgway; Mrs. Anderson, Jamestown, a sister to deceased; Mr. and Mrs.
G.Johnson, gust. Johnson, Bradford; Oscar Anderson, Jamestown.
Mrs. Swanson was a woman of excellent qualities who will be greatly missed.
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Joseph A. Holder was born at Windsor, N.C., February 19, 1850 and died at
Smethport, March 23, 1917, after an illness of several months, the cause of
death being Bright's disease.
He was the son of Abram and Elizabeth J. Holder and spent the first 30 years
of his life in North Carolina where at Hertford, on September 7, 1876, he was
united in marriage with Lydia B. Tabor. In December, 1879, the family moved
to Smethport and for a number of years Mr. Holder was employed at the extract
works at East Smethport. Leaving there he spent 11 years as a clerk in the
employ of D.C. Young. Since that time he had been engaged in various business
pursuits.
He was a Republican and has been prominent in borough and county politics
for many years.
An honest and upright citizen, a good friend and neighbor, a kind and
affectionate husband and father, he leaves a large circle of friends and
relatives who keenly regret his death.
He is survived by his wife, Lydia Tabor Holder: three daughters, Mrs. Foster
Studholme, Olean, N.Y.; Mrs. Gordon Studholme, Port Allegany, Pa. and Mrs.
Raymond J. Day, Smethport, Pa.; six grandchildren, Ruth T., Joseph F., Helen
Louise and Jane E. Studholme, Olean, N.Y.; Margaret H. and Mary J. Studholme,
Port Allegany; one brother, William G. Holder, Smethport, and two sisters,
Mrs. Evelyn Mitchell, Colerane, N.C., and Mrs. James T. Nash, Sylvania, Pa.
The funeral services were held at the family home on East King street on
Saturday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, Rev. W.E. Van Dyke, of St. Luke's Episcopal
church, officiating, and St. Luke's choir sang Peace, Perfect Peace,
and Rock of Ages. Interment was made in Rose Hill cemetery and the services
at the grave were conducted by the Masonic fraternity of which the deceased
was a member. The floral tributes were many and beautiful.
Those in attendance at the funeral from out of town were: Hon. and Mrs.
Foster Studholme, Olean, N.Y.; Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Studholm, Port Allegany,
Pa.; Mrs. James T. Nash, Sylvania, Pa.; Neal Holder, Kane, Pa.; Mrs. Earl
Morrow, Hamilton, Canada, and Chester King Port Allegany.
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The Bradford Star-Record of last Thursday says: William West, about 50
years of age, died suddenly at 2 o'clock this afternoon at his room in the old
Aiken House building on West Washington street. West, up until about two
weeks ago had been employed at the Smith Chemical company's camp at Quaker
Bridge, This afternoon he was found to be very ill and Dr. J.B. Stewart was
summoned. The physician found the condition of the man critical and was
unable to do much for him. Coroner D.R. Sherman was notified and took charge
of the case. Little is known of the man. He is believed to have been a
native of Canada. An effort is being made to locate relatives.
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Hazelhurst: W.S. Arthur was found dead sitting in a chair last Friday at his
home. It was a shock to the community. Mr. Arthur was buried Tuesday at Mt.
Nebo cemetery, Mt. Jewett. A fuller detail of Mr. Arthur's death will be
found in next week's paper.
April 12, 1917.
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Death of Mrs. T.L. Sartwell.
Mrs. Sartwell, wife of T.L. Sartwell, of Eldred, did at her home in that
place Tuesday evening, as a result of a stroke of paralysis which she suffered
several weeks ago.
Clara J. Corbett was born in Chautauqua county, N.Y., February 21, 1860.
She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robt. A. Corbett. She was united in
marriage to Thomas Lewellyn Sartwell, who died in Bradford in 1911.
Besides her husband, who himself has been ill from the effects of a stroke
of paralysis, deceased is survived by one brother, Carleton Corbett, of Dewey,
Okla.
Mrs. Sartwell in addition to being a devout member of the Episcopal church,
was active in lodge circles, being a member of Rat chapter, O.E.S. and of the
P.H.C.
She was a lady of true womanly qualities who was highly esteemed by all who
were favored by her acquaintance, and she will be sorely missed.
The funeral will be held at the late home in Eldred Friday afternoon at 2
o'clock. Interment will be made in the family plot in the Eldred cemetery.
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Killed After Being Hit By Train Third Time.
Peter Shields a well known Swiss resident of Ridgway was struck by a P.R.R.
train some time early last evening, presumably the passenger train from the
east due here at 7:50, and from all appearances instantly killed.
The unfortunate man was found by some children along the railroad bank at
the east end of the platform some after the arrival of this (paper is torn
from here on)
He was a member of German Beneficial Union of this [place] by which lodge he
will be buried [in] the Fairview cemetery Saturday.
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Mrs. Edith Lockwood of Rixford, age 50 years, a life long resident of that
place, died at the home as the result of a paralytic stroke suffered on
Tuesday. Mrs. Lockwood was the widow of George Lockwood who passed away about
two years ago. She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Mary Miner, of Rixford;
two daughters, Mrs. John Taylor, of Coleville, and Mrs. Guy Carpenter, of Rew,
and two sons, Lyman Lockwood and George Lockwood of Rixford. Mrs. Lockwood
was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church and the Women's Christian
Temperance Union and her activity in the affairs of both, and her good and
useful life generally marked her as a consistent Christian. Her death is a
severe blow to the mother and children and her neighbors and friends will miss
her greatly. The funeral arrangements have not yet been completed. Bradford
Star-Record, Monday
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The announcement of the death of W.S. Arthurs last Friday morning came as a
painful surprise to the people of this vicinity. He died very suddenly at his
home at the edge of Hazelhurst between midnight and early Friday morning.
Mr. Arthurs had been in his usual health and at about midnight Thursday
night he and his son Frank went to the barn to look after the welfare of a
fine flock of sheep in which Mr. Arthurs took much pride. When they came in
from the barn they sat by the stove for a time visiting. Mr. Arthurs then
said he would wait a short time and make another visit to the sheep and lambs
and told his son not to wait up. Frank then retired leaving his father by the
stove, his lantern burning beside his chair.
In the morning Mrs. Arthurs came down stairs and found Mr. Arthurs sitting
in his accustomed place, the lantern still burning beside him. She did not at
first know but that he was sleeping, but when she spoke to him and touched him
the sad truth was discovered. He had probably fallen asleep without making the
second trip to the barn.
Mr. Arthurs was born at Brookville, Pa., January 14, 1853, died March 30,
1917. He was therefore in his 65th year. He was the son of George W. and
Anna (Palmer) Arthurs.
In 1874 he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Campbell, of Rochester Mills,
Indiana county, Pa. About 24 years ago they came to McKean county and for a
couple of years lived at Camp Halsey. Later they moved to Hazelhurst, where
they have since resided.
Mr. Arthurs was a man of quick sympathies, active and energetic in his work
and with all a good citizen and kindly neighbor. He was strongly attached to
his family and his home, and in his later years spent most of his time
developing his farm. He took great pleasure in his work and his flock of
sheep and cattle and horses reflected the care and attention he gave to them.
For a number of years Mr. Arthurs was road supervisor for Hamlin township and
later had charge of a portion of the Smethport-Kane road under the authority
of the state. He was one of the most successful supervisor the township ever
had.
Mr. Arthurs is survived by his wife and by the following children: R.M.
Arthurs, of Mt. Jewett; Mrs. Sadie Rathburn, of Hutchins; G.N. Arthurs of
Hazelhurst; Mrs. May Dixon, of Bradford; T.L. Arthurs, of Smethport; W.S.
Arthurs and Francis E. Arthurs, of Kane.
Funeral services were conducted at the home on Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 by
the Rev. C.J. Zetler of the Hazelhurst M.E. church. Interment was made in Mt.
Nebo cemetery in charge of Undertaker A.O. Lantz. Mt. Jewett Herald.
April 19, 1917.
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Death of Dr. W.P. Burdick
(Obituary is lengthy and only portions are included here)
The many Smethport friends of Dr. W.P. Burdick were greatly shocked Monday
afternoon by the unexpected tidings that the well known Kane physician had
passed away that afternoon at the Kane hospital after a three weeks illness of
toxic poisoning.
Three weeks ago, Dr. Burdick became unwell and went to Buffalo to consult a
specialist. He was in a hospital there until a few days ago during which the
toxic poisoning, from which he suffered, became aggravated. His death comes
as a surprise and a shock to all..
Friends will pay the last tribute to Dr. Burdick tomorrow morning when
funeral services will be held at the family residence, 406 Chase street. On
the afternoon train Mrs. Burdick and Mr. and Mrs. Smull P. Rogers, brother and
sister-in-law of the widow, will leave for Pittsburgh with the body, where
final services will be held. The Elks, of which the doctor was n influential
member, will attend the funeral in a body. The simple solemn ritual of the
Episcopal church will be read by the Rev. John Fairburn, of St. John's, of
which Dr. Burdick was a communicant.
Born at Shirleysburg, Huntington county, Dr. Burdick was the son of William
Packer and Margaret Martin Gunsallus, the latter dying at Lock Haven a year
ago. When six years old he was adopted by George W. Burdick, of Norwich.
In 1886 Dr. Burdick was graduated from the medical department of the
University of Vermont, at Burlington. in 1888 was united in marriage with
Fantine Livina Rogers, daughter of Colonel Lucius Rogers, found of the
Republican.
From 1892 to 1907, when Dr. Burdick came to Kane, he practiced medicine at
Mt. Jewett, serving also as physician for the B.R.&P. railroad. During
virtually all of his residence here, Dr. Burdick had been a member of the
staff of the local hospital as anesthetist and closely associated with Dr.
Evan O'Neill Kane.
Surviving are the widow, one sister Mrs. Anson Lyman, of Austin, and two
brothers Robert and Clarence Gunsallus of Altoona.
April 26, 1917.
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Harry Stiles Hawkins, one of Bradford's best known citizens, and the eldest
son of Major A.C. Hawkins, died at No. 11 Chautauqua place Wednesday afternoon
at 1 o'clock of pneumonia, from which he had been a sufferer only a few days.
Mr. Hawkins had been in rather poor health recently, but not until Monday did
he consider that his condition was serious.
Mr. Hawkins was born in Rochester, Beaver, county, Pa., on May 4, 1857. He
came to this city about 1881 and for six years thereafter was employed in the
offices of the Tidewater Pipe company. He resigned and took over some of the
affairs of his father who was largely engaged in the production of oil, and
since that time has been the oil field representative of Major Hawkins.
He was prominent in the affairs of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and
was a past grand of Tuna Lodge No. 411, I.O.O.F.; past chief patriarch of
McKean Encampment, No. 266 and its treasurer at the time of his death, and for
years he was a member of Bradford Canton, No. 43 Patriarchs Militant. For two
years he served as a lieutenant colonel on the staff of Major General J.B.
Andrews, the state commander-in-chief of the canton. Mr. Hawkins recently
asked for and received his honorable discharge from the canton.
Deceased was married and is survived by his widow and one son, Clark
Hawkins, of Sapulpa, Okla., and by his father, Major A.C. Hawkins, and one
brother, Frank, who lives in Pittsburgh.
Mr. Hawkins was a kind husband and father and was devoted to his venerable
father. In his business dealing he was strictly upright. He had many fine
attributes which bound him in close ties of friendship with all who knew him.
The funeral services were held Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the late
home of the deceased on Chautauqua place. The Rev. W.H. Overs officiated.
Mrs. Hawkins, the widow of the deceased, is seriously ill, which added to the
sadness of the occasion. The pall bearers were members of the Independent
Order of Odd Fellows. The burial was in Oak Hill cemetery. Bradford Herald,
Sunday.
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Dr. Dunham E. Ash, one of Bradford's leading physicians and surgeons, and
one of the oldest physicians in point of service in the city, died yesterday
afternoon at 5 o'clock at his home, No. 351 East Main street, after a long
illness. Dr. Ash who had always been a rugged man, and who in his younger day
had been an athlete, fell ill last September while in his office on East Main
street. He was taken to the hospital where he was given the best treatment
that modern medical skill could devise, but his ailment was a puzzle to the
physicians and they could do nothing better than to prolong his life, although
for a time he rallied sufficiently to warrant his removal to his home. The
end came with his devoted wife and his son, Dr. Ash, at his bedside.
Dr. Ash was born near Waterford, Pa., April 4, 1852. His father was a
Canadian and soon after the son was born the family moved back to Kingston,
Ont. Dr. Ash attended the public schools in Kingston and later the medical
school of the University of Kingston. He enlisted in the 47th battalion of
Canadian Volunteers and saw hard service in the then little explored portions
of the Northwest territory. Upon his discharge, his father having died
meanwhile, Dr. Ash was attracted to the Pennsylvania oil regions by the
stories he had heard of this section. He was first engeaged in lumbering and
was a teamster in the days when oil was hauled in wagonloads of barrels, and a
tool dresser and a driller and nitro-glycerine shooter in and around Kendall.
He was made superintendent of the Red Rock Glycerine company and at times was
a contracting teamster. IN the early 80s Dr. Ash decided that the time had
come for him to perfect himself in the study of medicine, so he went to
Cincinnati, O., and entered the medical school of the University of Ohio,
whence he graduated in 1887. He returned to Kendall and in partnership with
George E. Benninghoff, practiced medicine in that borough. Dr. Benninghoff
later moved up town and thereafter Dr. Ash practiced his profession alone
until his son became a physician and also his partner.
Dr. D.E. Ash was an unusual man. He was known to almost every man, woman
and child for miles around his home. Few homes in East Bradford and Foster
township have not at some time or other been visited by this good physician,
and big hearted man. His profession al skill, his cheery disposition and his
kindness to the poor were proverbial and many will seriously miss his
ministrations as well as the broad charity that characterized his life. He
was a good husband and father and a useful citizen. Dr. Ash served the sixth
ward a member of the city council and as a member of the board of school
control. He was affiliated with the McKean County Medical society and was a
member of lodge chapter council, and commandery of the Masonic fraternity in
this city; of the Derrick City lodge of Odd Fellows, and the County club.
He was united in marriage with Miss Mattie E. Garrett in 1878, who with one
son, Dr. Garrett Guy Ash, survive him.
The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at 2:30 at the family residence on
East Main street under the auspices of Trinity Commandery, No. 58, Knights
Templar. The Rev. Dr. W.H. Overs rector of the Church of the Ascension, will
conduct the church service. Burial will be in Oak Hill cemetery. Bradford
Star-Record Saturday.
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George R. Gibbons the oldest oil well shooter, in the Bradford field, and
perhaps the oldest in any oil region, died this morning at 2:30 o'clock at his
home in Congress place, after a four weeks illness.
He is survived by his wife and three daughters, Mrs. Fred J. Cruse of ___
O.; Mrs. G.King of Toledo, O., and Miss Georgiana, Gibbons, of this city, and
one brother, Charles Gibbons of Rochester, N.Y.
Mr. Gibbons had been a resident of Bradford since 1870. He was first
employed as an oil well shooter in this field by the Roberts torpedo company
and thereafter by the Rock Glycerine company, the High Explosive company, the
Bradford Torpedo company and the DuPont Powder company. In recognition of his
long services as a shooter the latter company retired him with a pension.
He was a constable in the second ward form many years and was one of the
best known men in the Bradford oil field.
George Gibbons was an expert in his work. How many hundreds or thousands of
oil and gas wells he has torpedoed it is doubtful if even he knew. For thirty-
six years he ranged the hills and valleys behind teams of fast going horses
and sitting over enough deadly explosive on each trip to blow up half a town.
He had no more fear of nitro-glycerine than he would have had of so many cans
of syrup, and his careless handling of the stuff perhaps made him immune to
it, where others by the score have been blown to atoms in every part of the
oil country.
Mr. Gibbons figured in several exciting incidents connected with the trade
including one fatal explosion near the Kinzua bridge, where his fellow
workman, Joseph Snawley, was killed and one other man, O.A. Knox, was
injured. At that time no trace of Mr. Gibbons could be found after the
explosion and it was feared that he was among the dead. The newspapers of the
day reported his probable death, but that evening Mr. Gibbons arrived home
safe and sound. He had left the spot a few moments before the explosion and
by reason of this his life was spared.
The death of Mr. Gibbons makes Amos Brown, of this city, the oldest shooter
in the Bradford field, the latter having begun his work a year later than Mr.
Gibbons.
George R. Gibbons was a member of Tent No. 4, Knights of the Maccabbees.
The notice of funeral will be given later. Bradford Star-Record, Saturday.
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The death of Richard W. Barry, aged 64 years, of Coleville, occurred Sunday
at Cambridge Springs, where he had gone for treatment. Deceased was a life
long resident of this vicinity and was highly respected by a wide circle of
friends. The body was taken to Bradford Sunday evening and was taken to the
undertaking rooms of J.A. Still. A more suitable obituary will appear in this
paper next week.
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The coroner's jury in the case of Paul Dyne, a Kane youth who died as the
result of injuries received when he was knocked down by an automobile driven
by Frank Rizzo, a Mt. Jewett merchant, on the street in Kane, found the
following verdict: Paul Dyne came to his death by being struck by an
automobile driven by Frank Rizzo in a reckless manner and at excessive
speed. Rizzo has been taken to jail in Smethport by Sheriff Jones pending
further action. Bradford Era, Monday.
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Joseph Michael O'Shea, popular Kane young man, was instantly killed at
Johnsonburg shortly before midnight Saturday, when he was struck by a fast
freight train which he was trying to board. For four weeks, Mike, as he was
familiarly known had been employed at the E.Diches store in Johnsonburg and
after making arrangements to come to his home here on the flyer early Sunday
morning decided instead to board the fast freight through Johnsonburg shortly
before midnight.
In the absence of witnesses to the accident two theories as o the manner of
death are indicated. One is that after running along the platform at the
Johnsonburg depot, he stepped off the end and dropped down six inches, losing
his balance and falling against the train, which hurled him to the ground
fracturing his skull. Another theory generally held by railroad men familiar
with conditions, is that he had grabbed the hand bars of a car, and due to the
train's high speed was yanked forward against the car so that his left arm was
broken twice and was dislocated at the elbow. Then in falling his head was
struck by the journal box crushing the skull in the rear and probably causing
instant death.
Friends Found Body.
After making plans for taking the flyer yesterday morning, Mr. O'Shea was
sitting talking to companions when he heard the freight train whistle and he
made a quick decision to board it. Securing his overcoat, he left the hotel
alone and crossed the tracks to wait for the train. When the speed of the
freight train was observed by his companions as it passed and Mike did not
return, the men he had been talking with walked across to the depot to fine
whether he had succeeded in getting aboard. They found the body.
A member of the local lodges of Elks, Eagles, Moose, Knights of Columbus and
of Company E, Mike through these affiliations extended a widening circle of
intimate friends. He served through the border campaign with the local
guardsmen and a military escort will be provided for the funeral Wednesday at
9 o'clock from St. Callistis' church with interment at the Catholic cemetery.
After his return from the border, Mr. O'Shea was transferred from the local
store of Printz Brothers to that at Warren. About four weeks ago he accepted
the Johnsonburg position. Previously Mike had spent his 23 years in Kane,
being born here August 12, 1893, the son of Michael and Mary O'Shea, 514
Dawson street. He was educated in the parochial and public schools, after
which he entered the Printz Brothers' store. With Company E on the border Mr.
O'Shea served in the commissary department and won appointment as first class
private.
Surviving are the mother and father, two sisters, Mrs. Clarence Brown, of
Jamestown, N.Y., and Theresa O'Shea, of this city, and three brothers, John
D., Robert J., and Daniel.
Former members of Company D who served on the Mexican border, who have O.D.
Woolen uniforms, are requested to meet with the command at the armory
Wednesday morning at 8 o'clock to attend the funeral. Kane Republican,
Monday.
May 3, 1917.
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Miss Elizabeth Greer, sister of County Auditor R.A. Greer, passed away at
her home in Bradford yesterday morning, following a week's illness of
pneumonia.
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Richard W. Barry, one of the long-time residents of this vicinity and a
pioneer producer of the eastern oil fields, died Sunday morning, April 22, at
Cambridge springs, where he had been for the past three weeks taking
treatment. The deceased was apparently in good health up to a few minutes
preceding his death. He arose Sunday morning and prepared to attend church,
when he was taken with excruciating pain in his side, and returned to his
room, dying a few minutes after reaching it.
His youngest son, Frank, who attends school at Edinboro, was with him all
day Saturday and he was in good spirits and conversed freely with him, and was
bright and cheerful. Frank was summoned at once Sunday morning, but was
unable to reach his father before death overtook him.
Mr. Barry was born in County Cork, Ireland, April 25, 1862. He came to this
country when a very young man, going to Butler county where he engaged in the
contracting and drilling work. He came to McKean county about 27 years ago
and was actively engaged in the oil business up to the time of his death.
He was united in marriage on March 9, 1881, to Mary E. Walsh, of Covington,
Ky., at St. Elizabeth's church, Smethport. To this union six children were
born, all of whom with his widow, survive him. They are Dr. William Barry, of
Philadelphia; Mrs. Agnes Herzog, Smethport; Mrs. Anna Phillips, San Jose,
Cali.; Edward, Alice and Frank, of Coleville.
Mr. Barry had a very wide acquaintance among the oil men of the early days
and was held in high esteem by them and by all who knew him. He was a man of
splendid principles, a good citizen, courteous and kind to all with whom he
came in contact. He was a devoted home man, belonged to non clubs, but was a
faithful member of St. Elizabeth's church at Smethport. He was of a happy,
helpful disposition, looking always on the bright side of life and ever ready,
so far as able, to offer his personal services to neighbors and friends.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. P.J. Donohue, of Smethport, who
conducted a high mass of requiem at 10 o'clock Saturday morning at St.
Bernard's church. Interment was made in St. Bernard's cemetery, with the
following acting as pall bearers: S.H. Elder, W.C. Rhodes, George Culbertson,
of Coleville; L.M. Finney, James McGannon and J.J. Yerdon, of Bradford.
Relatives and friends from out of town to attend the services were Mr. and
Mrs. George Phillips, San Jose, Cali; Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Walsh, Ruth and
Helen Walsh, of Johnsonburg; Mr. and Mrs. Leo Herzog, Mr. and Mrs. James
McKean, Mr. and Mrs. S.W. Hubbard, Mrs. W.O. Gallup, Mr. and Mrs. C.W.
Shattuck, Mrs. Rose Herzog, Mrs. Lena Herzog, of Smethport.
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Thomas F. Stevenson died at 10:45 Thursday evening in the hospital from a
self inflicted gun shot wound in the head.
Deceased, who was a cigar maker employed by A. Kobenz, of Mechanic street,
went to his home, No. 12 Chestnut street, for the noon-day lunch after working
all morning in the factory. Mrs. Stevenson was absent when her husband
arrived and he was alone in the house when he committed the rash act. The
surroundings indicate that Stevenson while reclining on a couch shot himself
with a .32 caliber revolver, the bullet passing entirely through his head.
The revolver was found on the floor by his side.
A passerby heard his groans and entered the house. Dr. Wade Paton was
called. Stevenson was removed to the hospital about 7:30 in the evening and
his life slowly ebbed away.
The dead man was about 35 years old and had been in the employ of the
Koblenz factory for the past 12 years. In addition to making cigars and
stogies, he acted as city salesman for the factory and was well known in
mercantile establishments throughout the city by reason of his frequent
business calls.
He was a well developed, attractive specimen of physical manhood and seemed
to be a good humored, kindly disposed man. Recently, however, he had suffered
from a nervous affliction and for a time was a patient in a Buffalo
sanitorium. Mrs. Stevenson, who overcome by the shock, stated that while her
husband had not been in his usual health, he never displayed any tendency
toward suicidal mania and his action is incomprehensible to her.
The body was removed to the undertaking rooms of John A. still and prepared
for burial. The services will be conducted at the home at 3 o'clock this
afternoon and interment will be made in Oak Hill cemetery.
Thos. F. Stevenson was born in Carollion 33 years ago, but had lived in
Bradford since infancy. He is survived by his widow; his mother Mrs. Lizzie
Driscoll, of Hazelhurst, and his step-brother, Leo Driscoll, of Hazelhurst.
Mrs. Elizabeth Doville, of Buffalo, N.Y., and Mrs. John Dippo, of Hazelhurst,
have arrived in Bradford to be present at the funeral. Bradford Sunday
Herald.
May 10, 1917.
Mrs. Cyrus E. Barrett died at her home on Willow street, this borough,
Friday evening after a long illness.
Before her marriage she was Miss Mary Ophelia Ripley and was born in Keating
township, November 18, 1852.
She is survived by her husband, two daughters, Mrs. W.C. Frost, Huntingdon,
W. Va., and Mrs. Minnie Schlabig, of Smethport; three granddaughters, Mrs.
Irvine Diehl, Huntingdon, W. Va., and the Misses Alice and Adelaide Schlabig,
of Smethport, and one grandson, Arthur Schlabig, of Smethport.
The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock the Rev. J.S. Fleming
officiating. The flowers were given by the P.H.C., the Window Glass factory,
and friends.
The remains were laid away in Rose Hill cemetery.
May 17, 1917.
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Mr. P.H. McAhon died at his home on Thursday afternoon, after an illness of
thirteen weeks. Mr. McAhon was born in Peru, Clinton county, N.Y., and would
have been 67 years old August 25, 1917. He was married to Anna Kyle, February
1. 1871, who survives him.
Three children were born to them, two boys and one girl, Inez, who died in
1887, Claude died in 1902 and the third child, a daughter, Mrs. G.O. Chase,
who survives, and one grandson, Clinton John McAhon. He is also survived by
two brothers, John and James McAhon, of Wellsville, N.Y.
Mr. McAhon was a member of the I.O.O.F., with which organization he had been
affiliated for 27 years.
The services were held at the house, Saturday at 1:30 p.m., officiating
clergyman being the Rev. J.S. Fleming, assisted by the Rev. Fullom. The
services at the grave were in charge of the I.O.O.F.
Out of town relatives present at the funeral were: Mrs. Claude McAhon and
son, Clinton, of Wellsville, N.Y.; Mrs. Margaret Briggs, of New York city; Mr.
Robert Kyle, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Calhoun, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Calhoun, Mr.
George and John Calhoun all of Johnsonburg, and Mrs. John Wisner, of Olean.
May 31, 1917.
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Major Adam Clark Hawkins died Monday evening at 8 o'clock at this home in
Bradford, after a very short illness. Heart failure was the cause of his
death. Major Hawkins, who had passed his sight-fourth year, had been failing
in health during the past year, but he was able to be around and took his
usual interest in every day affairs.
The news of Major Hawkins' death caused a profound sensation Monday evening
when it became known, and expressions of regret and sympathy were heard on
every hand.
Adam Clark Hawkins, eldest son of David Riley Hawkins and Charlotte Boyd
Hawkins, was born in Youngstown, Westmoreland county, Pennsylvania, September
23, 1833. The Hawkins family settled in Westmoreland county in the latter
part of the eighteenth century, where Thomas Hawkins settled on a farm at
Youngstown and in 1802 married Jane Riley. Both died and were buried at
Youngstown. David Riley was one of their sons, and Adam C. was a son of David.
He retired from active business some time ago and turned the conduct of his
affairs over to his son, Harry S. Hawkins who preceded him in death by a few
weeks.
Major Hawkins took a great interest in educational matters. Of all the
citizens of Bradford who have served on the board of school directors in that
city there never was one more devoted to his duties, or who took a keener
interest in school affairs than Major Hawkins. He was a member of the school
board for 18 years previous to his death, and for most of that time was
president of the board.
He was a member of the board of managers of the Carnegie public library.
Major Hawkins was prominent in Masonry and was a member of the blue lodge,
chapter and commandery. He was also a member of the Benevolent Protective
Order of Elks and an honorary member of John S. Melvin Post No. 141, Grand
Army of the Republic. He took great interest in Memorial Day and was to have
led the children's division Wednesday. Deceased was a member of the Country
club and the Merchants' club, and was a vestryman in the Church of the
Ascension, Protestant Episcopal.
Major Hawkins was first married January 10, 1855, to Elizabeth Stiles, who
died in the year 1903. Three children were born to them: Harry Stiles
Hawkins, Frank Watson Hawkins and George Kerr Hawkins. The second son
survives and is a resident of Pittsburgh. Major Hawkins was married on April
17, 1904, to Cora ___ Sweet Porter, daughter of Dr. Nathaniel Sweet, and she
survives him.
The funeral was held this (Thursday) afternoon. Services were conducted in
the church of the Ascension at 3 p.m., by the Rev. Dr. W.H. Overs, Trinity
Commandery, No. 58, Knights Templar, had charge of the services in Oak Hill
cemetery.
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Mrs. C. Elizabeth Burnett, one of the most highly respected residents of
Bradford, died yesterday morning at 7:30 o'clock at the Bradford hospital
(unreadable) past five weeks. Her death was due to heart trouble of which she
had been a sufferer for a number of years. The news of her death will be
received with profound sorrow by all who knew her. Deceased was aged 71 years
and resided in Bradford for the past thirty nine years. The late Mrs. Burnett
was a member of the First Presbyterian church and a prominent member and
faithful worker in the Woman's Christian Temperance Union. She served for
many years as secretary of the McKean County W.C.T.U., and the local union and
was proficient in her work. She is survived by her two sons, W.E. Burnett, of
Bradford, and R.M. Burnett, of Bakersfield, Cal.; two daughters, Mrs. F.H.
Harter, of Tulsa, Okla., and Miss C.M. Burnett, of Franklin; one sister, Mrs.
C.A. Douglass, of Mena, Ariz., and one brother, Dr. D.J. Millspaugh, of
Peterson, N.J. The body was removed to Koch's undertaking rooms and prepared
for burial.
The funeral service will be held Monday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock in the
First Methodist church, Rev. S.W. Robinson, pastor of the church,
officiating. Burial at Oak Hill cemetery. Bradford Sunday Herald.
June 7, 1917.
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Harvey Lawrence Smith, conductor on the C.P.L. log train, was instantly
killed in an accident about 3 o'clock Monday afternoon, when he fell from his
train and under the wheels. His body was terribly mangled. The accident took
place about five miles from town on Skinner creek. The accident was not seen
by anyone, but it is supposed that he was walking over the logs on the cars,
and slipped and fell between two of the cars.
The remains were taken to the Grabe undertaking rooms in Port Allegany and
prepared for burial, and were shipped to Micks Run, near Driftwood, for the
burial.
Mr. Smith was 41 years of age, and is survived by his wife, five children
and his mother. A brother of his was killed on the railroad here last fall
near the freight house. He had been a resident of this place for several
years. Roulette Recorder.
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Mrs. Frances M. Squires, of Port Allegany, who had been residing with her
daughter, Mrs. J.B. Doolittle, on South avenue, for the past three years, died
Saturday morning, aged 75 years. Mrs. Squires was the widow of A.M. Squires,
of Port Allegany. She is survived by four children, Mrs. J.B. Doolittle, Mrs.
John S. Eastman, of Smethport; C.E. Squires, of Cahoon, Ga., and E.H. Squires,
of Port Allegany, and six grandchildren. The funeral was held this afternoon
at the Methodist Episcopal church at Port Allegany and the burial was in
Fairview cemetery in that place. Bradford Star-Record, Monday.
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Annette Wood, 16-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ira D. Wood, of Hinsdale,
N.Y., died at her home on Church street, Salamanca, N.Y., May 23, 1917. Miss
Wood was a granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. James M. Tracy, formerly of East
Smethport.
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Isaac Burrows, aged 65 years, died at his home at Larabee, at 1 o'clock,
last Wednesday, May 30, death, being due to pneumoniary tuberculosis. A son
and four daughters survive. The funeral was held Friday, June 1, at the
house, the Rev. Lloyd officiating. Interment was made at Portville.
June 14, 1917.
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Miss Gertrude Potter, aged 17 years, and daughter of Mrs. Etta Potter, of
West Eldred, was drowned in the Allegheny river Saturday afternoon at 3
o'clock. The young lady in company with Herbert Lamphere, aged 23 years were
sailing along in a row boat when the accident occurred.
Miss Potter grasped hold of some bushes and the boat turned over and both
the occupants were thrown in the water. The young lady was unable to swim and
soon sank while the young man who could swim tried to hold her above water but
all in vain, the current was too swift and the water too deep. She was soon
carried away from him into the mid-stream, and disappeared.
The young man was able to get to a point where there were bushes in the
water and with difficulty made his way to the branch of a tree which extended
out into the water. He crawled to that and hung there. Forest Carey, who was
sitting on the porch heard screams and ran to the scene of distress. He found
Herbert clinging to the branch of the tree, nearly exhausted. He was taken
home immediately where he lies in a critical condition. Numbers of people
flocked to the scene and soon boats were seen sailing up and down the river,
seeking for the body of Miss Potter.
Sunday afternoon the river was dynamited twice, but the body was not
discovered. It is probable that the swift current carried the body a
considerable distance. Miss Gertrude Potter was a member of the junior class
of the Eldred High school. She possessed a sweet, loving and jolly
disposition and was a favorite among all the residents of Eldred. She will be
missed by everyone of Eldred especially by her classmates. Her death was a
shock to her widowed mother, sisters and brothers as well as other relatives
and friends. She attended the United Brethren church in Eldred. Miss Potter
was a daughter of the late Merton Potter, who was killed sixteen years ago,
when a derrick fell on him.
Deceased is survived by two brothers; Harry, of Ohio; Marian, of West
Eldred, and one sister, Mrs. Nellie Donnelly, of Eldred; and aunt, Mrs. F.A.
Lamphere, of West Eldred, and a cousin, Mrs. E.M. Parks, of Bradford. (See
June 21 issue)
June 21, 1917.
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Gertrude Potter's Body Discovered
Miss Gertrude Potter, who was drowned in the Allegheny river on June 9,
while boating, was discovered last Friday afternoon.
After valiant search for the body a complete divers outfit was secured from
Buffalo. Roy Carter, a profession diver, of Farmers Valley, discovered the
body, only a short distance from where she was drowned.
The funeral services were held at her home in West Eldred, on Sunday
afternoon.
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Fred W.T. Carlson died from injuries received when the car plunged over a 20-
foot embankment east of Johnsonburg, just before midnight Saturday. Alton
Rose, driver and owner, was pinned under the car, though saved from fatal
injuries by the steering wheel, which supported the car so as to prevent his
being crushed. Clyde Meyers was thrown clear of the automobile.
The Kane men were returning from Ridgway after spending the day fishing,
when the soft dirt gave away at the side of the narrow, fog-blurred road and
precipitated the car down the steep bank near the Johnsonburg brick works.
Carlson was thrown out but as the car overturned it crushed him, smashing four
ribs and injuring him internally. Rose was held in his seat by the steering
wheel and was pinned so that he couldn't release himself. For 20 minutes he
lay with acid from the battery trickling down and burning his face. He was
lapsing into unconsciousness as the result of injuries when the horn which was
pressed so that it blew automatically, attracted the attention of Joseph
Seaponge and two friends from Johnsonburg who were passing in an auto.
The Studebaker car was first lifted from Rose by the Johnsonburg men who
believed him the most seriously injured took Rose to Johnsonburg.
They then returned for Carlson and Myers who were taken to the hotel.
Examination by a physician showed the serious nature of Carlson's injuries.
The injured man died at 3 o'clock. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon.
Mr. Carlson is survived by a wife who was recently injured when struck by an
automobile at James town, and two children, Frank and Blanche. Surviving also
are the mother, Mrs. Louise Carlson: five sisters and three brothers.
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Mrs. Minnie Adelia Mayo, wife of S.D. Mayo, of this place, died Sunday
morning at 8:30 in the Higgins Memorial hospital, Olean.
Mrs. Mayo was first taken to the McGranor hospital at Port Allegany. She
remained there until Thursday last, when she was taken to the Olean hospital
in hopes that her condition would be benefited but she steadily grew worse and
her death occurred at the hour stated above.
Mrs. Minnie Adelia Mayo was born March 1862, and was therefore 55 years of
age.
For several years the family resided on the C.M. Leete farm, when about 15
years ago the family moved to Smethport, where they resided until up to two
years ago, when they moved to Emporium.
Deceased is survived by her husband, S.D. Mayo, one daughter, Mildred and
one son, Ralph, one sister, Mrs. Gavert, of Binghamton, N.Y., and one brother,
Mr. John Decker, of Youngstown, O.
The body was brought to the home of John Lindholm. Funeral services were
held at 1:30 Tuesday afternoon at the M.E. church, Rev. J.S. Fleming
officiating. Interment was made in Rose Hill cemetery.
Mrs. Mayo was a woman of manifold estimable traits of character, whose death
will be sincerely mourned by a wide circle of friends. She was a model mother
and her heart was wrapped up in her family circle and the members of her
family were equally devoted to her. The Democrat unites with many friends in
extending condolences to the ones who are left to mourn the loss of this good
woman.
The out-of-town people who attended the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. Weimer,
Mr. Burt Helmer, and Mrs. Royce of Port Allegany; Mr. and Mrs. Gavert,
Binghamton, and Mr. John Decker, Youngstown, O.
June 28, 1917.
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The death of Mrs. Marinda J. Van Dyke, of No. 19 Congress place, occurred
Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the Bradford hospital, following an eight
week's illness, during which time she was a patient at that institution.
Deceased was born in Smethport, September 17, 1846. She has been a resident
of Bradford for the past 40 years. Mrs. Van Dyke was a member of the First
Methodist church and was a most consistent Christian. She was highly esteemed
by everyone who knew her. Deceased is survived by four children, the Rev.
W.E. Van Dyke, rector of St. Luke's Episcopal church, Smethport; Mrs. H.M.
Campbell, of Tunessessa; F.G. Van Dyke, of Cape Charles, Va., and L.M. Van
Dyke, of Sharon. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at the late
home. Burial in Oak Hill. Bradford Star-Record.
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