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McKean County Miner 1920
DEATHS IN MCKEAN COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA JULY-DEC 1920
THE MCKEAN COUNTY MINER NEWSPAPER, (SMETHPORT)

The following death notices appeared in the McKean County Miner from July 
through December during the year of 1920.  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, 2014
July 1, 1920

Page 9.
Port Allegany
  The death of Margaret Frances Lyman took place suddenly at Warren Monday 
morning, after an illness of several years duration.  She was 23 years of 
age.  The body was brought here Tuesday, and funeral services were held this 
morning at 9 o'clock at St. Gabriel Church, Rev. Fr. Becker officiating, and 
interment was made in the St. Gabriel's cemetery.
  She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Lyman, two brothers, John 
and Joe, and one sister, Mrs. Alex McCraig of Lancaster, N.Y.  Two brothers, 
William and Lawrence preceded her in death.

Page 9,
Port Allegany
  The death of Mrs. Margaret Martz took place Wednesday morning at the home 
of her daughter, Mrs. J.S. Stearns of Main street.  Death was due to 
bronchitis, with old age as a contributory cause, Mrs. Martz being 90 years 
old.  A brief prayer service will be held at the Stearns home at 8:30 
o'clock this evening, and the body was taken to Norwich, N.Y. where burial 
was made in the family lot.  Mrs. Martz was a resident of this place about 
seven years.

July 15, 1920

Page 1.
Mrs. Catherine R. Currier
  Catherine Abbot Rich was born in Jackson, Maine, July 31st, 1847 and died 
in Smethport Pa., July 1, having nearly completed Seventy-three years of 
life.
  She was the eldest of three sisters, two of whom survive her.  Mrs. Judith 
Isabel Moody, of Brooks Maine and Mrs. Rebecca Tripp of Boston, Mass., who 
is present today.
 She was married to Albert currier September Sixth, 1866 in Newburyport, 
Mass.  Two sons were born to them, Edward Eugene and Richard Jewett who 
reside in Brocton, Mass.
  After thirty-three years of happy wedded life Mr. Currier was taken from 
her.  His death occurred in January 1899.  He is buried in Newburyport, 
which shall also be her final resting place.
  The widowed mother maintained the home for her sons until 1908 when her 
eldest son, Edward Eugene came to Olean, N.Y. to engage in business.  The 
mother shortly after followed him to the new home.  Here they dwelt until 
1915 when the sons business called him to Smethport.  The separation was not 
long for the mother came to him in December of the same year.  Here for five 
years they lived most happily and here after 100 days of suffering the last 
of which was most intens4e with a wonderful courage and a sublime faith she 
passed away.
  The devotion of these two mother and son was unusually strong and 
beautiful.
  During her residence here, as elsewhere, by her beautiful , cheerful 
spirit, she won many friends among both children and grown up people.
  A Christian form childhood she lived the life serene and hopeful.
  Although born a Congregationalist she identified herself with the 
Methodist in Smethport with whom she cheerfully worked and to whom has coma 
loss irreparable.

Page 1.
Mrs. Jessie Brooke.
  Mrs. Jessie Brooke, wife of Earnest Brooke, died at the home of her son, 
Luther, of Crafton, Pa., July 4, 1920.  Mrs. Brooke was born in Plymouth, 
Devonshire, England in 1855.  Later her people moved to Sheffield where she 
met and married Earnest Brooke.  In 1908 Mr. and Mrs. Brooks came to 
Smethport where they lived until a year ago when they joined their son, 
Luther in Crafton.  Mrs. Brooke is survived by her husband, one daughter, 
Mary Brooke, living in Sheffield, England, and by four sons; John of 
Cleveland, Ohio, Luther of Crafton, pa., Earnest of New Brunswick and Edmund 
Brooke living in Sheffield England.  She was a devoted wife, a loving mother 
and a thorough church woman.  Through her gentleness and real goodness she 
has endeared herself to the hearts of many Smethport friends.
  The body was brought to Smethport, Tuesday, July 6, and the funeral 
services took place at St. Luke's church, Rev. W.E. Van Dyke officiated.

Page 3.
Crosby
  Mrs. Roy Winslow a highly esteemed resident of this place passed away at 
her home here Saturday evening.  She leaves to mourn her loss her husband, 
Mr. Roy Winslow, four sons, William Selburn, George and Kermit and three 
daughters, Mrs. J. Natello, Grace and Gretchen.  The sympathy of the entire 
community is extended to this family in their bereavement.  Funeral was held 
Wednesday and she was laid to rest in the Colegrove cemetery.

Page 4.
Farmers Valley
  Mrs. Emma Ferris formerly of this place died at the county home last 
Thursday.  Burial at Coryville Saturday.

July 22, 1920

Page 1.
  Mrs. Eliza Sherer died at her home Friday morning, July 16, 1920, after an 
illness from heart trouble extending over four or five months.
  Mrs. Sherer was a daughter of Viola Chapin Hamlin and Asa Darwin Hamlin 
and was born in Smethport February 23, 1857.  She is survived by three 
sisters; Mrs. Byron Badger and Mrs. Flora Backus of Smethport, and Mrs. 
Stanley Townsend of Lancaster, Ohio.
  She was married December 14, 1874 to Christian Sherer, to them were born 
four children; Clarence Henry, Asa Darwin, Frederick and Elsie Marion all of 
whom reside in Smethport.
  She possessed a contented home loving nature.  There was a magnetism about 
her which aftracted every child.  She was a devoted mother, a good neighbor 
and a loyal friend.  Her cheerfulness and warm geniality will be a great 
loss to all who knew her.
  Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon by Rev. Mr. W.E. Van dyke 
at All Saints' Chapel, East Smethport, interment was in Rose Hill cemetery.

Page 1.
  In the death of Mrs. Mary Catherine Winslow at her home in Crosby, 
Saturday, July 10, 1920, a good and n9oble woman has gone to her abiding 
home.
  Mrs. Winslow was the daughter of William and Elizabeth Nelson, she was 
born at Driftwood, Cameron County, Pa.  There survive, two sisters, Mrs. 
John Dightner of Jersey Shore, Pa., Mrs. Hugh Lane of Tunkhannock, Pa., and 
one brother, Mr. Harry Nelson of Ocean City, N.J.
  Mrs. Winslow was married to Mr. S.L. Winslow, August 1876.  She leaves 
behind to mourn her death her husband and seven children, William F. of 
Masten, Pa., Selbourn C. of Crosby, Mrs. John Navello of Buffalo, N.Y., 
Grace e., George A. Kermit B., and Gretchen I of Crosby.
  Mrs. Winslow was a child of the church, having in very early life united 
in its fellowship, and from childhood there was no break in her interest.  
As assistant Sunday school superintendent, W.C.T.U. worker and treasurer of 
the church of which she was an official member, Mrs. Winslow found congenial 
opportunities for Christian expression.
(Portions omitted here due to length)
  The funeral was in Crosby church and interment tin Colegrove cemetery.  
The pastor of the church was assisted by Dr. I.H. Crocker of Olean, the 
choir sang appropriate hymns and many beautiful tributes of flowers were 
sent by sympathizing friends, all of which the family truly appreciate and 
tender thanks.
  
Page 6.
  Mr. and Mrs. H.W. Foulkrod returned Thursday from Kane where they had been 
called on account of the death of Mr. Foulkrod's father, John Foulkrod of 
Kane.

August 5, 1920

Page 5
  Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Raymer, Mr. and Mrs. Ward Raymer and Miss Octavia 
Raymer attended the funeral of Mrs. Raymer's brother, Bela Gallup, at Port 
Allegany Sunday.

September 16, 1920

Page 1.
  Miss Nettie Duntley passed away Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock at the home 
of her sister, Mrs. Charles Curtis of East Smethport.
  She had been ill for a little more than a year with a complication of 
diseases.
  She was born September 2, 1860.  Her parents were John and Jane Duntley.
  Three sisters survive her to mourn her loss; Mrs. G.T., Tweed of East 
Butler, Pa.; Mrs. Charles Hartmeyer of Buffalo, N.Y., and Mrs. Charles 
Curtis of East Smethport.
  She was a devout Christian, a lifelong member of the Baptist Church.  She 
possessed a sympathetic joyous nature, and was a patient sufferer during her 
illness.  She will be greatly missed by both relatives and friends.
  Funeral services will be at Curtis' residence Thursday at 2 o'clock p.m.
We know not what it is, dear, this 
Sleep so deep and still;
The folded hands, the awful calm, the
Cheek so pale and chill;
The lids that will not lift again,
Though we may call and call;
The strange, white solitude of peace
That settles over all.

Page 1.
  Word was received by relatives Saturday night to the effect that Mr. 
George W. Hackett, late of Bradford and up to a few years ago a resident of 
this immediate vicinity, had died very suddenly in his home in that city.  
The death due to either apoplexy or hemorrhage of the brain, came as a great 
surprise as Mr. Hackett had apparently been I the best of health.
  Mr. Hackett was one of the older citizens of this county, practically his 
entire life having been spent within its limits.  He was born in Keating 
township on July 15, 1852 and up until nine years ago he lived within this 
same township where he raised his family of five children, four of whom 
survive him; James N. Hackett of Keating township, J.B. Hackett of Detroit, 
Leon Hackett of Bradford and Mrs. Effie James of Bradford.  He is also 
survived by his widow, Mrs. Ormanda Hackett of Bradford, and a brother, 
Judson Hackett of Smethport.
  In 1911 Mr. and Mrs. Hackett moved to Bradford where Mr. Hackett was up 
the time of his death the valued employee of the firm of Bovaird and 
Seyfang.
  The funeral was held from his residence in Bradford yesterday (Wednesday) 
at 10 o'clock, his Bradford pastor officiating.  Interment was made here in 
Smethport in the Rose Hill cemetery.

Page 4.
  The community was shocked to learn of the death Monday morning of Homer, 
the ten year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard I. Holmes.  The four children 
of Mr. and Mrs. Holmes came down with the whooping cough about a week ago.  
Homer suffered an attack of tonsillitis during the week but had recovered 
somewhat when about 8 o'clock Saturday evening spasmodic croup developed, 
everything possible was done to relieve the little sufferer.  He leaves his 
parents, one sister, Sara, two brothers, Richard and John.  Much sympathy is 
extended to the bereaved family.  The funeral was held in the U.B. Church at 
1 p.m. Wednesday afternoon with burial at Smethport.  Services by Rev. Pang.

September 23, 1920

Page 1.
  Florence Mae Walker, wife of Lynn wiles Walker, who after a brief illness 
entered into rest at her home, 114 17th Street, Buffalo, N.Y., on Friday, 
September 17, aged 25 years 7 months and 13 days.
  She was one of Smethport's beautiful girls, devoted to her church, home 
and friends.  She graduated from the East Smethport school and entered high 
school in her sixteenth year, finally leaving after two years to become a 
nurse in Buffalo State Hospital, from which she graduated with honors in 
1915.  She was married May 16, 1917, to Mr. Lynn Wiles of Buffalo, who with 
one little girl, Florence, one week old, and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. 
Samuel Walker, of East Smethport, her brother and sisters , Earl, Mabel, 
Noel, Floyd, Ruth and Howard, Mrs. James Tyler of Buffalo, survive her.
  The funeral was conducted by Rev. W.E. Van Dyke at All Saints chapel, East 
Smethport, Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, and she was laid to rest in 
Rose Hill cemetery.
Oh, all that are sad take heart again.
You are not alone in your hour of pain.
The Father stoops from his throne above
To soothe and comfort us with his love.
He leaves us not when the storm beats high,
And we have safety for he is nigh.
Can it be trouble when he doth share?
Oh, rest in peace for your Lord doth care.

Page 8.
  Charles C. Geary of Mt. Alton, died Monday morning at 10 o'clock in the 
Bradford hospital, where he had been a patient for the past two weeks.  He 
was 43 years old.
  Although Mr. Geary's home was in Mt. Alton, he spent considerable time in 
this city, being employed there and making his home on Congress street.  He 
was taken ill last spring and at that time returned to Mt. Alton where he 
made his home with his mother.
  Mr. Geary leaves his mother; three brothers, M.S. Geary of Smethport, M.P. 
Geary of Salamanca; and two sisters, Mrs. T.P. McCarthy of Salamanca and 
Mrs. Frank Shriver of Johnstown, Pa.
  The body was taken in charge by Undertaker Still and was shipped to the 
home of M.S. Geary in Smethport.  The funeral was held yesterday at 9 a.m. 
in St. Elizabeth's church Smethport and burial was made in that place.

September 30, 1920

Page 1.
  Ann Eliza Terry was born in the Village Greene Broome County, N.Y.  At the 
age of nine years her mother died and she came to Smethport, pa., to live 
with her uncle, Monty Rose, on the farm where Rose Hill cemetery now is.  In 
1859 she married Melvil Keyes of Eldred, three children were born to them, 
all of whom are deceased.
  On March 8, 1870, she married James H. Stull of Eldred.  About 36 years 
ago they came to Smethport, Pa., where she has since lived.
  Four children were born to this union, Mrs. Geo Howard, non-deceased, Mrs. 
Fred Nourse, Smethport, Pa.; Mrs. Grace Haskins, Angelica, N.Y.; Mrs. Hattie 
Wales, Boliva, N.Y.  The father died March 6, 1919, since then she has spent 
her time visiting the three daughters.  She was at the home of her daughter, 
Mrs. Grace Haskins of Angelica, N.Y., when she was stricken with pneumonia, 
and died September 22, 1920, at the age of 76 years 7 months 18 days.  The 
funeral was held at her home in East Smethport, September 25, at 1 o'clock, 
Rev. Mr. Mack officiating.  Interment was made at Rose Hill cemetery.
  She was a member of the Ladies Maccabees.
  Out of town relatives:  Nathan Miller, Earl, Ernest, Clarence Miller and 
wife of Centerville, N.Y.; Mr. and Mrs. Howard Haymer, Fillmore, N.Y.; Mrs. 
Elma Whitney, Mr. and Mrs. Frazer, Centerville, N.Y.; Mrs. Sara Young, 
Canada; Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Haskins and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Haskins, 
Angelica N.Y.; Mr. and Mrs. Mack Windsor, Olean, N.Y.; Mr. and Mrs. Reuben 
Moses, Port Allegany, Pa.

October 7, 1920

Page 1.
  Mrs. Cassie E. Leonard died at her residence at Waymart, Wayne County, 
Pa., on Thursday morning, September 16, after a protracted illness.
  Mrs. Leonard was the daughter of Deacon Henry Lasher and Lydia Maker, 
pioneer settlers of McKean County and was born at Norwich Corners, May 18, 
1839.
  Her girlhood and early woman hood was spent in her native community.  In 
1869 she went to Wayne County, Pa.  On December 20, 1877 she was united 
marriage to George W. Leonard.  They settled in Waymart and Mrs. Leonard 
continued to reside there until her death.
  She was a member of the Baptist Church and a good Christian, ever active 
in church work and in anything to better the welfare of the community.
  Mrs. Leonard was an aunt of Mr. D.L. Haven, Mr. C.P. Haven and Mr. Arthur 
Rice of this place.

Page 1.
  Mr. Dan Derby of Farmers Valley passed away in the Bradford hospital 
Tuesday morning at 6 o'clock. He will be buried this afternoon at Mariella, 
N.Y.  He is survived by his wife.

October 14, 1920

Page 1.
  The entire community was shocked and horrified late Friday afternoon to 
learn that Glenn Blair Stilson, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Stilson 
of East Smethport, had been struck by an automobile driven by Claude 
Heinlein of this place, and so seriously injured that there was held out no 
hope of recovery.  The sad prediction was made an actuality by the death of 
the lad at 3 o'clock Saturday morning.
(a lengthy description accident follows and is omitted here)
  The whole affair is exceedingly sad.  The little boy was a favorite with 
all who knew him and th3e parents fairly idolized him.  The family had just 
moved to East Smethport a matter of days before the accident, going there 
from Fred Green's house near the mill where the child had felt perfectly 
safe in playing in the street.
  The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon and the sympathy of the community 
was very apparent.

Page 1.
  Guy H. Gifford, aged 48 years, died in Higgins Memorial hospital, Olean, 
N.Y., October 7, 1920, following an operation for appendicitis.  The funeral 
was held at the home of his father, T.W. Gifford, at 2 o'clock Saturday 
afternoon.  Rev. W.E. Van dyke officiating.
  A delegation of men from the Olean lodge of Brotherhood R.R. acted as pall 
bearers.
  Mr. Gifford was born at Emporium, Pa., December 17, 1871 and for the past 
14 years has been a valued employee of the Pennsylvania railroad in and 
about Olean.  He is survived by his father, Mr. T.W. Gifford and two 
sisters, Mrs. L.H. Dickinson of this place and Mrs. L.H. Weaver of Davis, W. 
Va.
  The community regret the death of this distinguished gentleman.

October 28, 1920

Page 1.
  One of the first deaths to occur in the ranks of the service men of the 
great war was that of Samuel Schoolmaster, who died last Sunday afternoon at 
his home a short distance outside of the borough.  Sam, as he was 
affectionately known to his many friends, had been ill for a comparatively 
short time, but last week his illness took the form of acute peritonitis, 
and from that time on there was little hope held for his recovery.
  The funeral was held Wednesday in Bradford the exercises being in the 
charge of Company C, and interment was made, at the request of the deceased 
in the family lot in the Bradford cemetery.  A delegation of the Bucktail 
Post, American Legion, of which Mr. Schoolmaster was a charter member, were 
in attendance at the ceremonies which were marked with full military honors.
  Few of the younger men of the community were better known than the 
deceased, for practically his whole lifetime had been passed near here and 
this had afforded ample opportunity for his manly nature and fine character 
to win all to him.  A member of various military organizations here and in 
Bradford, and also (unreadable) and the Modern Woodmen, he will long be 
remembered as a man's man and a staunch friend.
  Mr. Schoolmaster was a member of the old Company C, at Bradford, in the 
National Guard, and so saw service both on the Mexican Border and overseas 
in the World War with the other young men of the community who were in that 
outfit.  In his company he ranked as corporal and few were more popular.  
Returned form the war he has been constantly employed here and has 
contributed much to the life of the organizations to which he belonged.
  The deceased is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Schoolmaster, 
two sisters, Mrs. Irene Sheldon and Mrs. M. Bestwick of Bradford, and his 
grandfather, Samuel French.

November 4, 1920

Page 1.
  Acute indigestion was responsible early Saturday morning for the death of 
William Irons, one of the oldest residents in this section.  The funeral was 
held Tuesday afternoon from the home of his son C.L. Irons on East Main 
street, and interment was made in Rose Hill cemetery.
  Mr. Irons was born in Keating Township in the year 1836, and passed 
practically his entire life about Smethport.  Of late years his health has 
not been of the best on account of a number of rather serious accidents that 
befell him at various times, but he always managed to recovered and was 
frequently seen about the street.  Last March he celebrated his eighty 
fourth birthday and has kept pretty much to his home on his farm on the 
Marvindale road.
  William Irons was the brother of Otis and Oliver Irons, both of whom died 
but recently at very advanced ages.  A third brother, George, has been 
seriously ill for some time, though at present his condition seems to be 
improved.  In addition to George Irons, the deceased is survived by another 
brother, Stephen.  The three children, C.L. Irons, Clayton Irons and Mrs. 
Alice Irons Hackett and two grandchildren, Frank Hackett and Miss Alice 
Irons, are all resident in and about Smethport.

Page 1.
  Just as we go to press word reaches us of the sudden death of Mrs. Kate 
Taylor at 3 o'clock Wednesday morning at the home of Mrs. R. Hamilton.  The 
funeral will be held from the home at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon.  The Rev. 
W.E. Van Dyke will officiate.
  Mrs. Taylor is survived by a sister, Mrs. Harry Wells, a daughter, Mrs. 
Robert Hamilton and three grandchildren, Kathryn, Robert and John Hamilton, 
all of Smethport.  A more extended notice will be given next week.

November 11, 1920

Page 1.
  Mrs. Calista E. Hyde of Buffalo, N.Y., died in Outlook, Saskatchewan, 
Canada on November 3, at the age of 71 years, 1 month and 1 day.
  She was a daughter of the old pioneer, Jeremiah and Phoebe Chadwick and 
spent nearly her entire life in this place.  In 1872 she was married to 
Henry Moore, who died a few years later.
  In later life she married G.A. Hyde of this place.  Mr. Hyde has been dead 
a number of years.  Two sons, George H. and J.C. Hyde of Buffalo, N.Y., were 
born to this union.  They with two brothers, L.O. and Charles Chadwick, and 
two sisters, Ida De Shetier and Mary Borden survive.  The funeral was held 
in St. Luke's Church of this place Tuesday of this week.  Rev. W.E. Van dyke 
officiating.
  Interment was made in the Farmers Valley cemetery.  The relatives from out 
of town, who attended the funeral were; Mr. and Mrs. George H. Hyde and Mr. 
and Mrs. J.C. Hyde of Buffalo, N.Y.; Mr. L.O. Chadwick of Bradford, Pa.; Mr. 
and Mrs. Arthur Borden, Genesee, Pa.; Mr. and Mrs. A.B. De Shetier and Miss 
Louise Swartwood, Vestal, N.Y.; Mr. and Mrs. A.B. Hyde, Friendship, N.Y.; 
and Mr. and Mrs. M.J. Hawks, Buffalo, N.Y.

November 18, 1920

Page 1.
  Word has been received here of the death of Sherwood Chase, formerly of 
this place and for the past some time located at Tulsa, Okla.  The body is 
to be brought to Smethport and interment will be made here.
  Mr. Chase is survived by his wife his parents, Mr. and Mrs. O.D. Chase of 
this place and three brothers, Ron of this place; Glenn of Olean, and Earl 
of Wichita Falls, Texas.  The deceased was born here about forty-six years 
ago and spent practically his whole life-time in this vicinity.  The date 
for the funeral has not yet been set.

Page 1.
  Mrs. Olaf Larson, who passed away at Drumright, Okla., will be buried 
Friday afternoon.  Funeral services will be held at the home of her son, 
C.O. Larson of Rose Hill avenue.  Rev. L.S. Larson of Port Allegany 
officiating.

November 25, 1920

Page 1.
  Mrs. Olof Larson died November 14, 1920 in Drumright, Okla., where she 
went with her son, Frank Larson nearly three years ago.  She was born in 
Dalsland, Sweden, December 26, 1840, came to America in 1871 and lived in 
Tallbrook, Tioga County, Pa., later moved to Clermont where she resided 35 
years.  In 1907 she moved to Smethport.  She was the mother of six children 
of whom four sons reside, L.P. Larson of Stulltown, Minn.; F.V. Larson of 
Drumright, Okla.; Charles and Albert Larson of this place, and two daughter, 
Mrs. C.F. Peterson of New Orleans, La., and Mrs. Emma Shelander of 
Jamestown, N.Y.
  The funeral was held Saturday afternoon from the Swedish Lutheran Church, 
Rev. L.S. Larson of Port Allegany officiating.

Page 1.
  Mrs. Almira E. Whiteley, an old and prominent resident of Bradford, died 
at 3 o'clock Saturday afternoon at her home, No. 519 East Main street.  She 
had been in ill health for about a year.
  Mrs. Whitely was born in Smethport 76 years ago, and had lived in Bradford 
since 1875.  During her long residence here, she won the respect and esteem 
of all who knew her.  Mrs. Whiteley was the wife of Richard E. Whiteley, 
well known as the former editor of the Bradford Record and former county 
official.
  Mrs. Whiteley is survived by her husband, who has been ill for the past 
three years, and by a brother, C.G. King of Port Allegany, who is now in 
Bradford.  Funeral was held at the home 519 East Main street, after which 
the body was brought to Smethport for burial in Rose Hill cemetery.

Page 1.
  Charles C. Melvin, one of the best known and most widely popular citizens 
of Bradford, died at 12:40 o'clock yesterday morning, after an illness of 
only a few days.  Death was caused by pneumonia following a severe cold 
which Mr. Melvin contracted last week.  His illness did not become critical 
until Monday.  He died at Earl C. Emery's residence, No. 22 East Corydon 
street.
  After serving 13 years as county tax collector, Mr. Melvin was elected 
County Treasurer and served a four year term.  Mr. Melvin's gentle and 
kindly nature and his winning personality made him one of the best beloved 
citizens of Bradford.  His clean cut, upright character commanded the 
respect of the community to a similarly high degree.
  Mr. Melvin is survived by two brothers, John P. and Thomas J. Melvin; two 
nephews, Parker L., and Milton F. Melvin; and an aunt, Mrs. W.E. Morgan of 
Chicago.  Another brother Milton F. Melvin died about two months ago, after 
devoting practically his entire life to aiding suffers from tuberculosis.

Page 1.
  The Bradford Era Wednesday morning carried the account of the shooting of 
Joe B. Reed, who it is said, formerly lived near this place.  The shortened 
account from the Era follows:
  J.B. Reed, the man who was shot at Lewis Run Monday night by George 
Derkis, died Tuesday morning at the Bradford hospital.  An autopsy was 
performed on his body by Dr. L.D. Joseph Tuesday afternoon, an Coroner 
Heffner held an inquest at 10 o'clock yesterday morning.  In the meantime, 
Derkis still is held at local police headquarters.
  Derkis is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Derkis of 213 High street Bradford.  
His wife is a daughter of the late William E. Foster of Lewis Run.
  Mrs. Derkis yesterday reiterated and amplified her earlier statements to 
the effect that Reed had been annoying her for some time prior to the 
tragedy.

Page 1.
  Henry King, brother to the late Robert King, was born at Sudburg, England 
and came to this country when quite a young man, sometime before the Civil 
War.  He first settled at Ceres, but soon came to Smethport where his 
brother, Robert had married Pauline Hamlin and was living at that place.  He 
first went into the office of the late B.D. Hamlin where he remained for a 
number of years, eventually reading law with the late W.A. Williams, whose 
daughter he married.  After being admitted to the bar, he became a partner 
of Mr. Williams and for many years the firm practiced law at Smethport.  One 
son, W.A. King was born, who now lives in Michigan, for the past few years 
both Mr. King and his son have practiced law at Detroit, Mich, where the 
father died November 18, 1920, aged 79 years.  He was brought to Smethport, 
being taken to the home of Mrs. W.S. Palmer, daughter of the late Robert 
King and where a short burial was held and he was laid to rest in Rose Hill 
cemetery, among the friends of his early years who loved him so well.

December 2, 1920

Page 1.
  O.J. Burdick of Norwich passed away at his home last Thursday morning. He 
was 90 years old.
  He is survived by his wife and six children, Clarence Burdick, whose 
location is unknown; Elbert Burdick of Moorehead, Ky.; Wellington L. Burdick 
of East Smethport and Mrs. Alice Wilson and his sister,  Mrs. Emily Chapin 
of Weedsport, N.Y.  The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at Colegrove, Rev. 
Arthur Gregson officiating.  Burial was in the Colegrove cemetery.

Page 3.
  J.J. O'Connell, aged 63 years, died at his home in Mt. Alton at 1:05 
o'clock Saturday morning.  He had been a resident of Mt. Alton for 40 years 
and was highly respected.  Mr. O'Connell is survived by his wife; four 
daughters, Misses Jennie, Martha and Margaret O'Connell of Mt. Alton and 
Mrs. F.J. McCarten of Bradford; five sons, Frank, James M., J.J., jr., 
William and Matthew O'Connell all of Mt. Alton; two sisters Miss Theresa 
O'Connell of Mt. Alton and Mrs. James Kilmurry of Johnsonburg, and one 
brother, Thomas O'Connell of Tampico, Mex.  Funeral announcement later.

December 16, 1920

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Lester C. Cook, a 20 year old resident of Wright's Corners, near Coleville, 
shot and almost instantly killed himself in his room at his home last Sunday 
evening.  The suicide took place at about 7 o'clock while the family were 
seated about the supper table.
  Young cook was an ex-service man having enlisted in Co. C. shortly after 
the outbreak f the war; he was sent to Camp Hancock where he remained 
throughout the war and where he received his honorable discharge.
  His suicide was not unexpected as it is reported that for some time he had 
been considered unbalanced and had frequently made the threat of taking his 
own life.  In fact, the case was so clearly suicide that Acting Coroner H.S. 
Robbins, in the absence of Coroner Heffer, after a brief investigation 
decided that an inquest was unnecessary.  The body was taken to Bradford and 
prepared for burial at the undertaking rooms of Louis E. Koch.
  The story of the suicide is described in the Bradford Era of Monday as 
follows:
  Just as the family had began the evening meal Mr. Cook, who had refused to 
eat, retired to his own room, and a moment later the family gathered about 
the supper table was startled by the report of a gun.  Rushing upstairs they 
found the young man weltering in his own blood and at the point of death, 
his breast having pierced by the contents of a shot gun, which lay nearby.  
He died a few seconds later.

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Last Roll Call
Thomas Harrington, Veteran of Several Wars, Gifted Writer and Everybody's 
Friend
  Comrade Thomas Harrington, veteran of many wars and friend of all people, 
passed away Saturday evening at the home of his sister, Mrs. E.J. Fickler, 
in this boro, having been in failing health since last winter when he had an 
attack of influenza.  His death was due to hardening of the arteries and 
general breakdown.  The deceased had enjoyed unusually robust health all his 
life, never having been confined to his bed before.
  Thomas Harrington was born in Ireland in 1846 and came to this country 
alone when a lad of nine years.  The voyage was stormy and the ship was 
wrecked and when he landed on American soil, his earthly possessions 
amounted to a man's suit secured from the wreck, in which he was attired.
  He came to Coudersport where his mother and stepfather, Mr. and Mrs. 
William Calvin had come a few years before to make their home.  After a few 
years' residence here they moved to Smethport, but Tom's frequent returns 
here entitled him to call Coudersport his home.
  The deceased was of a dramatic disposition and was always happy when 
engaged in theatricals or lending his mellifluous voice in song, to banjo 
accompaniment to entertain crowded halls or to amuse his comrades at their 
campfire meetings.  In literary world, Tom Harrington was a genius.  He was 
a ready writer with a style peculiar to himself and the verse he has written 
under the mondeplume of Hostetter Maginnis would fill a volume.
  He was in the Newspaper business at different times and was editor of The 
Workman a Populist paper started in Coudersport in 1887, and later Editor 
of the Johnsonburg Breeze, and his contributions to different journals were 
eagerly sought.  He was a great traveler and the gift of recounting his 
varied experiences in humorous and detailed style, made his writing popular.
  Tom Harrington was a great lover of the young and his constant association 
and interest in them kept him young in mind beyond the vigor of his years.  
He found something praise-worthy in everybody and it may be truly said, no 
one ever heard him speak ill of anyone.
  With the passing of Thomas Harrington the world has lost a worthy patriot, 
the people a true friend and the country a respected and honored soldier.  
And thus, Under the sod and the dew another of the country's saviors is 
awaiting the judgment day, when the reveille of the Great Commander will 
summon all to bestow reward for valorous deeds, and worth actions.
  Two brothers, John Harrington, of Washington, D.C. and William Calvin, of 
Smethport, and two sisters, Mrs. Fickler and Mrs. Mary Quimby, of 
Coudersport, survive.  Funeral services were held at St. Eulalia church 
Tuesday morning, Rev. F.S. Doyle celebrating high mass, and burial was made 
in St. Eulalia cemetery.    Potter County Journal.


Thomas Harrington, a veteran of three wars, died Dec. 4, 1920 at the home of 
his sister, Mrs. E. J. Fickler in Coudersport; born Dec. 24, 1846 in 
Ireland. Survived by 1 brother, John of Washington, D. C., his sister, Mrs. 
Fickler, a half-brother, William Calvin of Smethport and a half-sister, Mrs. 
Mary Quimby of Coudersport. He was never married.
Father:  James Harrington
Mother:  Julia McCarthy

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Charles M. Dow Dead
  A telephone message to the Era last evening conveyed information of the 
death yesterday afternoon at his home in Jamestown of Charles M. Dow, 
president of the National Chautauqua County Bank.  Death was due to heart 
disease.
  Mr. Dow was 66 years old.  He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Eleanor Jones 
Dow, who is critically ill following a stroke of paralysis sustained while 
visiting abroad; one daughter, Mrs. Fletcher Goodwill and one son Howard M. 
Dow, all of Jamestown.
  Mr. Dow was engaged in the banking business in Bradford in the early 80's 
leaving this city about 1888.  Many friends here will regret to learn of his 
death.  Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m.

December 23, 1920

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  Chas. H. Pratt, a resident of East Smethport died suddenly at his home on 
last Thursday and was buried in Rose Hill cemetery on Saturday.
  The deceased was born in 1859, the son of William and Sylva Pratt on the 
Gladwin farm in Keating Township.  His whole life was spent in this section.  
On August 20, 1859, he married Miss Rose E. Callen; one son, Keith W. Pratt 
was born to them.  It will be remembered that the son Keith died while in 
the service and is the only victim of the late word war buried in this 
place.
  The deceased is survived by his wife, a sister, Mary A. Abbey, and one 
brother, Fred Pratt of Eldred.  Mrs. Pratt herself, is in a frail condition 
by reason of the death of her son and now the sudden taking off of her 
husband.  She has the sympathy of the entire community.  Mr. Pratt will be 
greatly missed.

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  Mr. and Mrs. A. Malcolm left Tuesday for Lima, Ohio, called there by the 
death of Mrs. Malcolm's brother French Leatherman of Gould Arkansas.  The 
body will be brought to Lima and the funeral held there Thursday.

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  Mrs. T.W. Camp and Mrs. J.E. Walker received news Monday of the death of 
their aunt, Mrs. Elizabeth Barber of New Castle, Sunday, Dec. 19th.  Mrs. 
Barber was seventy nine years of age the third of March.  She has visited a 
number of times in Smethport and is well known here.


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