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McKean Democrat 1923
DEATHS IN MCKEAN COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA JULY THRU DECEMBER 1923
THE MCKEAN DEMOCRAT NEWSPAPER, (SMETHPORT)
The following death notices appeared in the McKean Democrat from July thru
December during the year of 1923. 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
July 5, 1923.
Page 1.
Word has been received in Smethport of the death of Mrs. Mary Ann Ellis of
Glendora, Calif., a former well known local resident, which occurred Sunday,
June 24.
Deceased was 78 years of age, death being caused by infirmities incident to
age. She is survived by two children, Charles Oakley Ellis, Los Angeles; Mrs.
Harry Snavely, Glendora. Six brothers and sisters, Charles Beckwith, Olean;
Elmer Beckwith, Alfred, N.Y.; Mrs. L. Steinhaurer, Farmers Valley; Mrs. Milton
Wright, Eldred; Mrs. Juliet Roeder, Oberlin, O.; Mrs. Hen- (nothing follows)
Mrs. Ellis was a lady of noble qualities who will be mourned by a wide
circle of friends.
Page 1.
One of this section's oldest residents passed away last Sunday at Crosby
when Louise Heinemann Putnam, aged 85 years, was called to eternal rest.
Death, caused by pneumonia, came at 2:46 P.M. at the family home near Crosby.
Louise Heinemann Putnam was born in Duderstadt, Germany, February 10th,
1838. She was a member of the Heinemann family that came to this country with
others as the result of the civil uprising against Prussianism that occurred
in Germany about 1848. This movement opposed the policy of Prussianism and
regarded it as contrary to the Democratic ideals of older Germany. Mrs.
Putnam's uncle, John Heinemann was a student in Vienna at the time and took
active part in the uprising. Other pioneer families of this section who are
related to Mrs. Putnam by marriage are the Specht and Sasse families of this
borough.
Mrs. Putnam's family settled in this region and in 1873 she was united in
marriage to R.A. Putnam, deceased. Four children, all of whom are living were
born of this union. They are: Mrs. Fred L. Barber of Genesee, N.Y.; Miss
Caroline Putnam of Crosby and Atwood Putnam of Rochester, N.Y. The deceased
was a sister of the late M.W. Heineman and is survived by a brother, John
Heineman of Highland Springs, Va.
A legion of friends will mourn the passing of this estimable woman who was a
faithful wife, a loving mother and a friend to all.
The funeral was held at the family home Wednesday morning at 11 a.m. the
Rev. Father Donohue officiating. Interment was made at the Colegrove cemetery.
Page 3.
St. Marys, June 30. Joseph Schloder, Jr., aged eleven years, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Joseph Schloder, of Bank street, St. Marys, received a fatal
abdominal wound from a .22 calibre weapon fired by his fifteen year old
brother, Wilbert Schloder, Thursday morning. The boy died at 1:45 yesterday
morning in the Andrew Kaul Memorial hospital after everything possible had
been done to save his life. The pellet penetrated the abdomen, passed through
the liver and lodged in the spine.
The two youths were hunting groundhogs along the stream near Rathburn when
the accident occurred. The elder boy had the rifle and both were sitting near
a hole where they had seen an animal enter, waiting for it to come out. When
the woodchuck appeared Wilbert fired at it. He has no knowledge of how his
brother was shot.
When he realized that Joseph was wounded Wilbert ran to the telegraph tower
of the Pennsylvania railroad, a quarter of a mile distant, and sent word to
St. Marys. A physician responded immediately and after giving first aid
carried the boy to his car and transported him to the hospital.
An operation was performed but nothing could be done to save the youth's
life.
The funeral services will be held in St. Marys church Monday morning at nine
o'clock.
Page 7.
Mt. Jewett June 30. This community was inexpressively shocked last night at
news of the sudden death of Mrs. Estella Farmon, aged about 65 years, a well
and favorably known resident, who dropped dead on Anderson street about 9:15
o'clock.
In company with her daughter, Mrs. George Daugherty, she had attended
Rebekah Lodge and with two other women following the (unreadable), was going
to call on a sick friend. The party was proceeding along the street when Mrs.
Farmon suddenly dropped (unreadable) expired immediately. Heart failure was
the cause of her death although she had never before been troubled with heart
ailments.
Mrs. Farmon made her home with her daughter, Mrs. George Daughtery and is
survived by three other daughters and one son.
Page 7.
Mrs. Mary E. Knight, who was born in Bradford township in 1852 and died at
her home, 51 South avenue, some days ago, was well known and highly esteemed.
She belonged to a pioneer family and was the daughter of David and Mary Clark
of the West Branch. As a young woman she was engaged in the profession of
school teaching and became the wife of Philip H. Knight who died in 1886.
Three sons, Edwin F. Knight, of Newark, N.J.; M.L. Knight of Buffalo, and P.H.
Knight of Endicott, N.Y., and one daughter, Mrs. H.B. Patterson of Ridgway
survive, as do two sisters.
The funeral services at the West Branch United Brethren church, by Rev. S.R.
Parrott and Rev. E.W. Mattison were largely attended and impressively
conducted. The body was laid to rest in Oak Hill.
Page 8.
The death of Lowell Rice of Coryville occurred at 3 o'clock at the Bradford
hospital Tuesday afternoon. Gallstones was the cause of death. Deceased is
survived by his mother, Mrs. G.W. Rice, two sisters, Mrs. Lena Smith and Mrs.
Line Randall and a brother, Duane Rice of Keating township and a brother Bert
Rice of Portville, N.Y. Mr. Rice was well known resident of Coryville. The
funeral was held at Coryville today, Thursday.
July 12, 1923.
Page 1.
Mrs. Mary A. Bush, widow of the late John W. Bush, and one of this section's
oldest and most highly revered ladies, passed away at the family homestead on
Bush Hill Thursday, July 5, at 2:30 a.m., after being confined to her bed
nearly seven months. She would have been 85 years of age July 22nd.
The funeral was held at the family residence Saturday, July 7, Rev. Renicks
of the Smethport Baptist church officiating. Interment was made in Rose Hill
cemetery.
The deceased was born July 22, 1838, near Wellsville, N.Y., the daughter of
John and Maria Dexter, the family being pioneers of this section. In early
life the subject of this sketch taught in the Smethport schools and attended
the first institute of teachers ever held in McKean county.
In 1855 she was united in marriage to J.W. Bush and her married life was
happily spent on the fine Bush farm near this borough, Mr. Bush having been
one of the most successful farmers of this section.
Mrs. Bush is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Jane L. Ware, who had ministered
faithfully to her mother during her last illness, and one son, O.D. Bush of
Lock Haven; also one granddaughter and two grandsons, and several great
grandchildren.
Page 1.
The death of John C. McCarthy, aged 50 years, a former Smethport resident
occurred in Rochester, N.Y., last Wednesday, July 4th.
Mr. McCarthy, who was a carpenter, had been employed for some time in
Rochester. He lived in a boarding house and his death came suddenly from
heart failure.
John C. McCarthy was born in Irish Hollow in 1873 and for many years lived
in this section. He was well known here and will be mourned by a legion of
friends.
Deceased is survived by his mother, Mrs. Ellen McCarthy of Irish Hollow,
four sisters, Mrs. Richard Griffin, Miss Myrtle McCarthy and Miss Gertrude
McCarthy, all of Smethport; Mrs. J.J. Adams of Bedford, Ohio; also four
brothers; J.S. McCarthy and Thos. McCarthy of Smethport; Frank McCarthy and
Dan McCarthy of Wetonka, Okla., and Joseph McCarthy of St. Louis, Mo.
The funeral was held here at St. Elizabeth's church Monday morning at 9
a.m., the Rev. Father Donohue officiating. Interment was made at Rose Hill
Cemetery. (On Find a Grave John is shown buried in the St. Elizabeth's
Cemetery.)
Page 3.
William N. Hanna, a well known resident of Rew City died at the Bradford
hospital yesterday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock. Without the formality of an
inquest Coroner H.C. Heener gave his opinion of the cause of the death as
internal injuries received when the deceased was imprisoned between a belt and
fly wheel of an engineer on a lease recently. The accident occurred on Mr.
Hanna's lease near Rew City, the deceased being held prisoner throughout the
night and being released next morning.
Mr. Hanna was a graduate of Syracuse University. Receiving his degree form
that institution he taught school in Kentucky and Texas during the early years
of his life, later coming to this locality where he has been engaged in the
lumber and petroleum industries since. He is one of the early settlers of
McKean county, having lived here for over 50 years.
He is survived by one daughter, Miss Genevieve Clark Hanna of Bradford, a
sister, Mrs. Samantha Canfield of Livonia, N.Y., and two brothers, Benjamin of
Flint, Mich., and George of Conesus Lake, N.Y.
The body was prepared for burial at Koch and Oxley's mortuary and later
removed to the home of his daughter, No. 54 Hawthorne road where funeral
services will be held. Bradford Era. Tuesday.
Page 3.
P.F .Brogan, age 72, died at the Bradford hospital Saturday afternoon at 5
o'clock, death resulting from an illness of about 10 weeks. Deceased had been
a resident of Custer City and this vicinity for over 45 years, being well
known locally.
Surviving relatives are his wife, Katherine Brogan, five daughters, Margaret
Brogan of Akron, O., Mrs. R.C. Freth of San Antonio, Tex., Mrs. E.L. Pilner of
Hornell, N.Y., Mrs. Harry Metzgar of Bolivar, N.Y., and Miss Grace Brogan of
Custer city; three sons, James of Tonkawah, Okla., John of Cement, Okla., and
Harry of Ceres, Pa. The body was removed to Still's mortuary chapel to be
prepared for burial. Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at 8:30
o'clock at the home and 9 o'clock at St. Bernard's church. Interment will be
made in St. Bernard's cemetery. Bradford Era, Monday.
Page 8.
The passing away of Lowell H. Rice at the Bradford Hospital Tuesday
afternoon, July 3, at 4:25 marks the ending of the life of one of Coryville's
most esteemed young men.
Although his death was due to an operation, he had been in failing health
for a number of months.
Deceased was born in Coryville March 11, 1873 where he had spent his entire
life with the exception of three winters in Florida.
Deceased was the youngest son of the late George W. Rice and Lucy R. Rice.
He is survived by his aged mother, Mrs. Lucy Rice, three sisters, Mrs. Lena
Smith of Farmers Valley, Mrs. Lina Randall who resides with the mother, and
two brothers, Albertus Rice of Portville, N.Y., and Duane Rice of Farmers
Valley.
He was a member of the Smethport I.O.O.F. and the Coryville Grange.
The funeral was held at the old homestead Friday at 2 P.M.
Rev. Gregson, pastor of the M.E. Church of Smethport officiated. Burial was
made in the Smith cemetery.
July 19, 1923.
Page 1.
Word was received here this morning of the death of J.D .Stull, aged 64
years, an old resident of Stulltown, near Eldred yesterday afternoon at 4
o'clock. Death was caused by acute indigestion.
John Stull was born at Eldred, April 10th, 1859 and for many years was a
blacksmith at Coryville. He is survived by his wife, one daughter, Mrs. E.L.
Rhodes of Eldred and One son, Frank of Olean. Two brothers, Arthur of
Stulltown and Daniel of Santa Anna, Calif., also survive.
The funeral will be held Friday at 3 o'clock from the home, Rev. Burton of
Eldred officiating.
Page 3.
The Glendora, California, Gleaner of July 6 contains the following account
of the death of a former well known resident of this vicinity:
In the death of Mary A. Ellis Sunday, June 24, the community lost one of its
most highly respected and large hearted pioneer residents. She was resigned
to her fate and passed peacefully away after a long illness with those near
and dear to her at her bedside to comfort her with the approach of the death
summons. And she expired just at the moment when her beloved pastor was
offering up prayers at the regular morning services for Divine Interposition
in her behalf.
The funeral services were held the Friday following at the Christian Church,
conducted by Rev. J.R. Roundtree, a former pastor and at present pastor of the
Second Christian Church at Long Beach. He was assisted by Rev. James Hurst,
pastor of the Christian church of Huntington Beach and Rev. D.E. Millard,
pastor of the First Christian Church, Glendora.
The music was contributed by a quartette composed of Mesdames Chas. Gelwick
and Cyrus Wilhite and Messrs. Chas. Edelblute and D.E. Millard.
The church auditorium was filled to full seating capacity by those who came
to pay the last tribute of respect as an expression of the friendship and love
borne the departed in life. This found mute expression in the many wreathes
and profusion of floral offerings banked about the casket, symbolical of a
pure heart and a steadfast righteousness.
The body was laid to rest in the Oakdale cemetery by the side of her husband
who preceeded her in death 22 years ago. The last sad rites were performed by
Rev. D.E. Millard, according to the ritualistic service of the Christian
church, which with the music provided by the quartette, was quite as
impressive as it was solemn and full of promise for those to follow, sooner or
later, to that celestial abode, where parting will be no more.
Mary A. Ellis passed away at her home in Glendora, Sunday, June 24, age 77
years, 9 months and 4 days.
Mary A. Beckwith, daughter of Samuel P. and Rebecca R. Beckwith, was born in
McKean Co., Pa., September 20, 1845.
Was married to Royal W. Ellis of the N.Y. Volunteers February 23, 1867, at
Colegrove, Pa.
To this union were born four children of who two survive, Chas. O. Ellis and
Sara A. Snavely, also five grandchildren. They lived in Pennsylvania until
Mr. Ellis' health failing they moved to Glendora, California, in January 1900,
where a year later he passed on.
She was united with the Christian Church at Glendora in 1902. She had been
an active member of the Baptist Church since her girlhood days.
Page 3.
Olean, July 14. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at her home in
Knapp Creek, for Mrs. Mary Smith, aged 74, who died on Tuesday night. Mrs.
Smith had resided in Knapp Creek for 41 years and for 17 years had been
postmistress. She is survived by one son, Col. E.A. Smith of Bradford and
four daughters.
Page 3.
Mrs. Lucretia McCann, aged 65 years, died at the Bradford hospital Thursday
night, after a brief illness. Deceased was a resident of Eldred. She is
survived by one daughter who lives in California; two sons living in Eldred
and one son who is in West Virginia.
Page 3.
Ridgway, July 17. Fred Grahn was instantly killed at his home near Shawmut
about ten o'clock yesterday morning as the result of an accidental discharge
of a shotgun, the resulting charge tearing off the entire top of his head.
His wife, who was in the house at the time of the accident rushed to his aid
when she heard the shot, but he was dead by the time she reached his side.
Page 3.
The death of Benjamin E. Lawry of Shreveport, La., formerly a well known
resident of Bradford and Derrick City, occurred this morning at 3 o'clock at
his home in Shreveport, of typhoid fever. Word of his demise was received
this forenoon by Mrs. Ellen B. Lawry of Derrick City, the step-mother of the
deceased. Deceased is survived by his wife and two daughters, Mrs. Harry
Bogie and Mrs. Thomas Hart of Shreveport, and his step-mother, Mrs. Ellen B.
Lawry of Derrick City, two sisters, Mrs. E.L. Shippey of Bradford and Mrs.
L.L. Huston of Derrick City and one brother, Lee L. Lawry of Derrick City.
The obsequies will be held in Shreveport. The late Benjamin Lawry had many
friends throughout this section who will learn of his death with regret.
Bradford, Star-Record, Saturday.
Page 3.
Charles F. Genthner, aged 75 years, one of the oldest and best known
residents of Bradford died yesterday afternoon at 3:45 o'clock in the Bradford
hospital where he had been a patient for the past five days. Mr. Genthner was
taken suddenly ill while visiting at the home of James Murty at Foster Brook.
He was removed to the hospital and has been in an unconscious condition for
the greater part of the time until his death.
Mr. Genthner had been a resident of Bradford during the past 50 years. In
the days of the old volunteer firemen, he was an active member of the Hook and
Ladder company. At the time of his death he was financial secretary of the
Volunteer Firemen's association. He was a member of the Barber's Union. The
body was removed to Still's undertaking rooms and prepared for burial.
Announcement of funeral arrangements will be made later. Bradford Era,
Thursday.
Page 8.
The funeral of Bessie Rider, aged 32, who committed suicide at Colegrove
Wednesday, July 11, was held last Friday at 2 P.M. from the home of Herman
Lord of Colegrove. The Rev. J.H. Bailey officiated and interment was made in
the Colegrove cemetery.
Miss Rider who for some time past has been despondent went into the cellar
of the Lord home some time during the night of July 10th and took her life by
hanging. She had lived with her sister, Mrs. Herman Lord of some time past.
No reason can be assigned for her rash act, only that she had brooded
greatly since accompanying a sister to the Warren Asylum some time ago. Her
body was found by Mr. Lord soon after the family awakened on Wednesday morning
of last week and her disappearance was noted.
The deceased was a fine young woman and her shocking death has cast a pall
of sadness over her many friends.
She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. Rider of Kinzua; five
sisters, Mrs. Harry Morse of Betula, Mrs. Herman Lord of Colegrove, Mrs. L.
Losen, Dents Run, Pa., Minnie Rider of Warren and Margaret Rider of Kinzua.
Three brothers, John and Irvin of Kinzua and Elmer of Kane also survive.
Page 8.
Olean, July 12. Neil Brant, 28 years bid, was stabbed to death here last
night by Jimmy Mallse, 19 years old, a Pennsylvania railroad shop employe
brought here as a strike-breaker, in a fight following an argument in a dance
hall.
Mallse was arrested and taken to Little Valley for arraignment on a charge
of first degree murder.
Brant was also employed by the Pennsylvania as a brakeman. The two men got
into an argument during a dance at Greenwood hall, last night and stepped
outside to settle their differences. Mallse drew a knife and stabbed Brant in
the leg inflicting a deep wound close to the body. Brant was taken to a
hospital, but died from loss of blood.
Mallse escaped after the stabbing, but was captured at the Erie railroad
station about a mile from the scene of the fight. The bloody knife was found
on a ledge of woodwork in the station building, where he had attempted to
conceal it.
The murdered man was married and had two children. His wife was not present
at the dance. Mallse, who is an Italian, was brought here from Chicago to
work in the Pennsylvania shops as a blacksmith's helper during the shopmen's
strike.
July 26, 1923.
Page 3.
Francis Albert, aged two and one half years, son of Mr. and Mrs. David
Austin of James City, died recently as the result of the bite of some sort of
a poisonous insect on July 4. The little fellow was bitten that day on the
right arm between the elbow and shoulder and the wound soon commenced to
assume a serious condition. Physicians attending the lad watched developments
daily, but the poison of an unknown kind seemed difficult to combat. The arm
became swelled and was eventually opened and the fluid removed, but the deadly
poison had made its way through the delicate constitution of the child and his
death could not be averted.
Physicians are at a loss to classify the insect that injected the poison.
There have been numerous cases reported lately in Kane of children having been
bitten by spiders in some cases causing considerable pain and the flesh about
the wounds swelling to a great extent, but in all these cased the poisonous
effects f the bites soon passed away.
Page 3.
John J. Coffey, of this city, was instantly killed and Miss Della Underwood,
also from Bradford, and Joseph Kirk and Miss Charlotte Wood of Buffalo, were
injured in a head-on collision on the State road about a mile east of Seneca
Junction, at about 6 o'clock yesterday evening.
Coffey and Miss Underwood were occupants of a Grant Six touring car, and
Kirk and Miss Wood were driving a Durant coupe.
(Article is lengthy and contains additions details not included here.)
The body of Coffey was taken to the undertaking parlors of Baley & Kelly in
Olean where it was found that death had been caused by a broken neck.
J.J. Coffey was well known in Bradford as the proprietor of the auction
rooms at 4 Pearl street which he recently sold to Mrs. Cynthia Underwood,
mother of Miss Della Underwood.
Both Mrs. Underwood and her daughter have been living at the house occupied
by Coffey on Barbour street.
On Thursday he, accompanied by Miss Underwood, who claims to be his niece,
started on an auto trip. On Friday Mrs. Underwood became worried about the
whereabouts of her daughter, and asked the police of this city to locate her.
Coffey's remains are being held in Olean subject to the action of the State
police, who have charge of the case. It is reported that the man is survived
by a wife residing in Rochester. Bradford Sunday Herald.
Page 5.
Matthew Dennis, aged 20 years and a grandson of J.C. Looker of Summit, was
found dead on the Looker lease near Garlock Hollow Tuesday night.
Dennis, who was a pumper had gone about his duties during the day and was
last seen alive at 4:30 P.M. A searching party found the body at 9:30 on a
ladder atop a 30 barrel tank. Coroner Clay said death came from gas fumes.
Deceased is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Simon Dennis of
Sisterville, W.Va., three sisters and two brothers.
Page 6.
Ridgway, July 21. Michael Piccirillo, aged 19, died in Elk County General
hospital shortly before 8 o'clock last evening, as a result of an unusual
accident. The youth fell from a ladder upon the upturned leg of a table on
which the ladder had been standing and the blunt wooden post penetrated the
right side of his breast breaking the ribs and crushing the chest in such a
manner that he bled to death. Although he was taken to the hospital within a
half hour, the injuries were of such a serious nature and he had lsot so much
blood that life ebbed away quickly.
According to the young man's parents, Piccirillo was engaged in painting the
garage in the rear of the parental home at 105 West Main street, the first
building on the south side at the street beyond the Clarion river bridge. The
ladder was short and a table was brought into use and the ladder was placed on
it. Evidenlty the foundation was shaky, for when Piccirillo had ascended the
ladder it slipped and the table overturned, precipitating Piccirillo to the
ground. The table was overturned and his chest struck one of the table legs.
So heavily did he fall that the stick penetrated his body.
August 2, 1923.
Page 1.
Conrad Reed, three-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Reed of Mayburg, Forest
county, who sustained terrible injuries about the head in the automobile
collision near Marlenville, Thursday afternoon, died at the Kane Summit
hospital last night at about 10 o'clock. The remains will be taken to Mayburg
this afternoon where the funeral will be held.
Connie as he was affectionately called, was a bright, lovable little
fellow and his death is a severe blow to the devoted parents. His skull was
fractured and little hope was held out at any time following the accident that
the child had a chance to recover.
The condition of Oscar Moore of Kane, who is in the hospital suffering from
a broken leg sustained in the same accident is reported to be resting as
comfortably as possible today.
Frank McNeal, who is being treated at his home for slight concussion of the
brain and severe bruises is reported slightly improved today.
Reed and Herman Hettick, boy victims of the accident, were able to leave for
their homes at Rodcliffe, Forest county, yesterday afternoon. Ralph Hettrick
will leave this afternoon. The boy's mother, Mrs. May Hettrick, is still a
patient at the hospital, and reported to be recovering from her injuries.
Kane Republican July 28th.
The death of this three-year-old child is the outcome of a collision which
occurred last Friday near Martenville, Pa., when a Kane car driven by Frank
McNeal crashed into a truck loaded with Mayburg people. The impact was
terrific and the occupants of the cars were strewn about the highway.
(Article continues with list of injured and injuries)
August 9, 1923.
Page 3.
Michael Spehar, aged 16 years of Lewis Run died last evening at 7:15 o'clock
from diphtheria at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Marko Sephar,
following seven days illness during which he had received no medical
attention. Dr. McLean of Bradford, was notified last evening that the boy had
died and visited the Spehar home, where he discovered at once the nature of
the malady which killed the lad. The Spehar home was at once place under
quarantine restrictions and Acting Coroner H.C. Heffner was notified. He will
investigate the death.
The entire community of Lewis Run was thoroughly alarmed when it was
discovered that diphtheria had been in their midst, unsuspected, for seven
days and strong measures are being taken to prevent an epidemic and to find
whether or not others in the village have been infected. Bradford Star-
Record, Saturday.
Page 5.
Mrs. John A. Hooper, aged 48 years, of South Kendall Avenue, a well known
and highly esteemed resident of this city, died at 9:30 o'clock last night at
the Bradford hospital from internal injuries which she suffered when she
became alarmed and jumped from her automobile while on Rew Hill, the front
wheel of the car passing over her body inflicting internal injuries and
bruises and contusions. The accident occurred at 7 o'clock. Mrs. Hooper was
taken at once to the Bradford hospital where he death occurred in two and one-
half hours later.
Mr. and Mrs. Hooper and daughters, Elsie and Frances, were on their way last
evening to Bordell with Mr. Hooper at the wheel of the Stanley steamer
machine. While on the hill the party met Albert Hooper, a son, coming toward
Bradford in another car. Elsie Hooper decided she would like to return home
with her brother and her father stopped the machine to allow her to get out.
When Mr. Hooper started the car to continue on the trip, it is believed that
something went wrong with the steam mechanism and the car started to back down
the hill. Mrs. Hooper became very frightened and jumped from the machine,
falling beneath it. Bradford Star-Record, Wednesday.
Page 8.
Edna Mayo, nine year old daughter of Frank H. Mayo of Bradford was fatally
injured about 2:45 o'clock Saturday afternoon, when struck by an Oakland
roadster driven by Howard Hallock, at the corner of Main and Davis streets,
Bradford. The child stepped from behind a car which was on the street
directly in front of Hallock's car, and was hurled to the pavement, the front
wheel passing over her abdomen. She died at 7 o'clock in the evening at the
hospital. Hallock had driven down Main street and was making the turn into
Davis. The little girl accompanied by her ten year old sister, Alice had been
to the Public library for books and was on her way home.
Page 4.
Harold, aged 2 years and 10 months son of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Burdick of
Colegrove died Tuesday evening August 7th, following an illness of a week.
The funeral was held at the family home last Friday afternoon, Rev. Arthur
Gregson of the M.E. Church officiating. The remains were brought to Smethport
where interment was made at Rose Hill.
Mr. and Mrs. Burdick have the deepest sympathy of all in their dire
bereavement.
Page 7.
Ridgway, Pa., Aug. 13. Local authorities are investigating the deaths of
Mary, age 7, and Etta, age 4 years daughters of Mr. and Mrs. LaVerne Himes who
were burned to death in a fire Saturday morning that completely destroyed
their home near Hallton, Elk county. The fire was discovered by neighbors at
about 6:30 o'clock in the morning.
It was impossible for the parents and older brother of the girls to reach
the children who were sleeping in a room upstairs, so great was the headw3ay
made by the flames. Both the father and son were severely burned in attempts
to reach the children.
As the girls made no outcry it is presumed that smoke from the fire caused
suffocation before the flames enveloped them.
August 23, 1923.
Page 5.
Word has been received in Smethport of the death of Mrs. Julia Love, aged 68
years which occurred in Austin, Pa., last Friday. She is survived by three
sons, John of Brooklyn, N.Y.; Nelson of Smethport; Charles of Austin and one
daughter, Miss Jennie Love of Austin.
Page 7.
Kane, Pa., Aug. 18. Miss Bernice Greenwalt was instantly killed shortly
after midnight this morning when the Jordan touring car in which she was
riding with three companions struck a stump at the side of the road about
three miles out of Johnsonburg on what is known as the St. Marys shortcut, a
dirt road running between Johnsonburg and St. Marys. The car overturned after
striking the stump, Miss Greenwalt being pinned underneath the car. When the
machine was righted the young lady was dead, her neck have been broken.
The party which was composed of Sam Printz, of Youngstown, Ohio, George
Smith, superintendent of the Kane Manufacturing company, Miss Lillian Fleming,
daughter of John Fleming, owner of the New Thompson hotel and Miss Greenwalt,
left Kane shortly before 8 o'clock for a trip to St. Marys in the Jordan
touring car owned by Mr. Smith. The accident occurred on the return trip and
Mr. Smith was driving. The other occupants of the car escaped with minor cuts
and bruises.
August 30, 1923.
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Word reached Smethport the forepart of the week of the death of O.H. Barker,
which occurred in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Friday, August 24th.
Mr. Barker, who was a native of New York was employed for many years as a
driller in the oil fields of McKean county about Simpson and was well and
favorably known in Smethport. He is survived by a wife and daughter, Miss
Margaret Barker who reside in this place.
Mr. Barker had been successfully engaged in the oil business in South
America for a number of years past. The funeral and interment occurred in
Buenos Aires.
Mr. Barker was a man of fine qualities and news of his death in the for-off
Argentina will be received with sorrow by his many McKean county friends.
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The death of an old and beloved resident of this borough occurred Monday
morning, August 27th at 7 o'clock when Mrs. Celestia Cornelius Sloan was
called to eternal rest.
Mrs. Sloan who was 79 years of age had been ill of pneumonia for but a brief
period and her death came as a distinct shock to all as she had been able to
be about up until five days prior to her death.
Celestia Cornelius Sloan was born at Farmers Valley 79 years ago and has
been a resident of that place and in Smethport her entire life.
Her life was a beautiful one, a life devoted to family and church. A wide
circle of friends to whom she was ever kind and thoughtful, will sincerely
regret the passing of this estimable woman.
Mrs. Sloan's husband who died many years ago was a veteran of the Civil War.
Deceased is survived by 2 grandchildren, Mrs. Nina Sloan Provin Warner of
Los Angeles, Cal., and Harry H. Provin of Pittsburgh. A sister, Mrs. J.P.
Porterfield of Denver, Col., who has been making her home here for the past
several weeks and a brother, Clifford Cornelius of Eldred, Pa.
Mrs. Sloan was member of the 1st Baptist church and was ever an active
church and Sunday school worker.
The funeral, originally set for yesterday, has been postponed until next
Saturday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock at the family residence, to permit the
attendance of a granddaughter of the deceased who is on the way here from
California. Rev. S.A. Renicks of the Baptist Church will officiate at the
final obsequies.
Interment will be made in Rose Hill cemetery.
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Smethport residents were literally stunned Sunday evening on learning that
Henry Smull Rogers, former local boy, and later prominent lawyer of Mt Jewett
had died at the Kane Summit Hospital that afternoon at 4;45 p.m. following a
brief attack of pneumonia.
Mr. Rogers had attended a family reunion held in Smethport on Wednesday of
last week and to the many local friends he met that day, presented the
appearance of enjoying his usual health. He was stricken with his last
illness on Friday and on Saturday was taken to the Summit Hospital in Kane,
his condition steadily sinking.
Smull Rogers, as his hosts of friends knew him, was born in Smethport
February 4, 1867, the son of Hon. and Mrs. Lucius Rogers. The father, a
prominent Civil War veteran was found of the McKean County Miner and was for
many years prominent in the business life of Smethport, during his residence
here serving as county treasurer and becoming a leading figure in State
Republican politics. He later moved to Kane and established the Kane
Republican and served as postmaster of the town.
The subject of this sketch was educated in the local schools, becoming later
associated with his father in conducting the Miner, serving as local editor.
He eventually studied law with Attorney John N. Apple of Smethport and with
Judge William H. Brown of Warren and was also a graduate of the University of
Pennsylvania law school.
H.S. Rogers is survived by his wife, Mrs. Helen M. Rogers; three children,
Mrs. Robert Knox of Syracuse, Mrs. Walter Stevens of Erie and Mrs. Howard
Brownell of New Bruswick, N.J., and two sisters, Mrs. Fantine Burdick of Kane
and Mrs. W.S. Shero of Greensburg, Pa.
Private funeral services were held Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock at the
rogers home in Mt. Jewett and the body was removed to Smethport, where burial
took place in the family plot. Services were held at the grave in Rose Hill
cemetery, being conducted by the Rev. W.E. Van Dyke of St. Luke's Episcopal
church.
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The death of Mrs. Caroline Manning took place at the home of her brother,
L.C. Knapp at Turtle Point Sunday, following a long illness. She was 75 years
of age, having been born at Annin Creek June 4, 1848, and was a resident of
that place for a long time. She came to Turtle Point from Ohio in December to
make her home with her brother. Funeral services were held Wednesday
afternoon at tow o'clock at the church in Turtle Point and interment was made
in the Annin Creek cemetery. Port Allegany Reporter Argus.
September 6, 1923.
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The funeral of Mrs. Celestia Sloan whose death occurred Aug. 27, was held at
the late residence on Marvin street at 2 o'clock Saturday, Rev. S.A. Renicks
of the Baptist church officiated. Interment was made in Rose Hill cemetery.
Page 7.
The bodies of Arthur and Joseph Seep, two Oil city young men, recently
killed in France when an airplane collapsed, carrying them to the ground 500
feet, were brought back to their home town last week. Saturday, at
Titusville, burial took place. In Oil City an immense number of friends
attended the funeral services at St. Stephen's church.
September 13, 1923.
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Jamestown, Sept. 11. Two boys were killed here Sunday afternoon when an
Erie train struck an automobile in which they were riding.
The victims are: Carl Carlson, fourteen years old and Milburn Johnson,
fifteen years old, both of Ludlow, Pa., Val Parleck, also of Ludlow, who was
driving the car, escaped uninjured.
According to the police the driver of the car drove onto the tracks after
the gates were raised after a train had passed. An inbound passenger train
struck the automobile carrying it about 300 feet on the pilot of the engine.
It is believed the accident was caused when an automatic bell on the flagman's
shanty refused to work.
The boys died in the hospital shortly after the accident.
September 20, 1923.
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Mrs. Henrietta Dumjohn, aged 76 years, for many years a highly respected
resident of Clermont died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Curt Witherow of
West Main street, with whom she had resided for two years past, shortly after
5:00 o'clock on Wednesday morning of last week. Deceased had been in Failing
health for a long time from complications due to old age and had been confined
to her home for 14 weeks prior to her death.
Henrietta Buck was born in Pinneau, Germany, in April 1847. In March, 1872,
she was united in marriage to Julius Dumjohn. Soon thereafter the couple came
to America and for a time were located in Big Flats and Elmira, N.Y., and
Antrim, Pa., coming to Clermont in 1875, where Mr. Dumjohn accepted a position
with the Buffalo Coal Co., and for many years was a valued employe of that
company residing in Clermont up to the time of his death several years ago.
Mrs. Dumjohn was a lady of lively traits of character which endeared her to
a wide circle of friends.
She is survived by two sons, Herman and William Dumjohn of St. Marys, Pa.,
and Buffalo, N.Y., respectively, one daughter, Mrs. Curt Witherow of Smethport
and two grandchildren, Zella Dumjohn of St. Marys and Clinton Dumjohn of
Buffalo.
Prayer service was conducted at the Witherow residence Sunday afternoon at
1:00 o'clock by the Rev. Arthur Gregson of the First Methodist Episcopal
church. The body was then taken to Clermont where the funeral was held at the
Lutheran church, Rev. Gregson officiating. Interment was in the Clermont
cemetery.
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Kane, Setp. 15. Val Pavolick, 35 years old, of Ludlow, died at the
Jamestown General hospital this morning of injuries received Sunday afternoon
when an automobile he was driving was struck by an Erie passenger train at the
Foote avenue crossing in this city. Pavolick was the third victim of the
crash. Carl Carlson and Milburn Johnson, both fifteen years old, were killed.
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A distressing fatality occurred at 6:50 o'clock this morning at the plant of
the Bradford Brick and Tile company at Lewis Run, when Sante D'Asconio, an
employe of the company, was instantly killed by a heavy electric transfer car
which passed over his body and crushed his skull.
D'Asconio, who was 53 years of age, had been in the employ of the Bradford
Brick and Tile company, formerly the Bradford Pressed Brick company, for the
past eighteen years, during which time he won the respect and esteem of not
only his employers but also his fellow workmen, on account of his faithfulness
and devotion to duty.
The exact cause of the accident is not definitely known as, as far as can be
learned there were no eye witnesses. Bradford Star-Record. Monday.
September 27, 1923.
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As the Democrat was going to press this morning word was received in
Smethport of the death of G. Howard, for many years a highly respected farmer
of Potato Creek.
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Mrs. Wm. Senn, for a number of years a highly esteemed Smethport resident,
met a shocking death in Olean Monday evening. The Olean Herald of Tuesday
gives the following account of her unusual death.
Jumping onto the running board of the speeding automobile driven by her
husband, Mrs. Catherine Senn, 34 years old, of No. 224 South Clinton street,
died as a result of a broken neck, a fracture at the base of the skull and a
broken left hip last night at 10 o'clock. William Senn, her husband, 39 year
old, proprietor of a soft drink place at 253 North Union street, is being held
at police headquarters on an open charge.
Mrs. Senn stood watching for her husband at South Union and West Green
streets, having learned that he had another woman with him, according to
police reports. She carefully watched all cars that passed and when she spied
her husband she screamed to him to stop but instead he is reported to have
speeded up the automob8ile. She ran from the curb and jumped onto the running
board, clinging to the side. The car had been turned into West Green street
and after traveling about a block was brought to a stop. When the brakes were
suddenly applied, Mrs. Senn was thrown from the car to the pavement, police
say, the wheels passing over her body. She died on the way to the hospital.
In a statement made at police headquarters, Senn claimed that he was unaware
his wife was on the car up until the time he brought it to a stop.
Mrs. Senn was a daughter of W.J. Johnson, who was manager of the Berney-Bond
bottle factory, this borough, for many years before the plant was destroyed by
fire. The family resided here for a number of years, moving to Olean
following the destruction of the local bottle factory. Mrs. Senn was highly
esteemed by a wide circle of local friends and her terrible death came as a
great shock to all.
Besides her husband she is survived by five children: Lulu, Katherine,
Ardis, Lucy and William; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Johnson of Bradford;
two sisters, Mrs. Harry Wolfe of Bradford, Mrs. J.C. Hoffman of Battle Creek,
Mich.
September 27, 1923.
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Dr. and Mrs. A.R. Livermore were summoned to Mercer, Pa., by the serious
illness and death of Mrs. Livermore's mother, Mrs. A.C. Bean of that place,
which occurred Monday morning at 1:00 o'clock. Mrs. Bean was 64 years of age
and was one of Mercer's most highly esteemed ladies. She had been in poor
health for over a year past. Besides her daughter, Mrs. Livermore, she is
survived by a husband and another daughter, Miss Margaret Bean of home. The
funeral was held at Mercer Tuesday afternoon.
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The death of Salvatore Dragoone of Marvin street, a well known and highly
respected resident of Smethport, occurred at the Bradford Hospital Monday
evening, Sept. 24, at 10:15 o'clock. Mrs. Dragoone and other relatives were
at the bedside when the end came.
Mr. Dragoone had been in poor health for eight months previous to his
demise, from a pulmonary trouble, which baffled the skill of leading
physicians of this section of the county. He was taken to the Bradford
Hospital a month ago, where it was realized from the start that his condition
was critical.
Deceased was born in Catanzaro, Italy, in December 1873. In 1900 he and
wife came to America nd to Smethport where they have since resided. To them
were born three children Frank, John and Bettina who with the widow survive.
He is also survived by his mother and sister in Italy.
Salvatore Dragoone was an industrious and substantial man of high principle
and intellect. For many years he was employed as a track-walker by the
Pennsylvania railroad. He was unassuming and kindly in his daily contact with
man and his friends were legion. He was a type of adopted citizen always
welcome in America. The sympathy of the community is extended to the
estimable family which mourns his loss.
The body was brought to Smethport Tuesday and the funeral is being held at
St. Elizabeth's Roman Catholic Church this Thursday morning at 9:30 o'clock,
Rev. P.J. Donohue officiating.
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Warren Pa., Sept. 23.- Leonard Nelson, aged 18 and Lorraine Plunkett, 19, both
of Sheffield, Pa., were instantly killed when passenger train number 8944 on
the Pennsylvania railroad, eastbound from Erie to Kane, Pa., crashed into the
automobile in which they were riding at Farley Crossing, six miles east of
Warren this afternoon.
The train was going at a great rate of speed and carried the wrecked car
and bodies of the two men for over 1,000 feet before it was stopped.
The wreck of the car was complete, the impact demolishing the cowcatcher and
throwing the automobile to the draw-head and against the front of the boiler
of the engine.
Coroner Chapman has impaneled a jury and is to hold an inquest late in the
month.
The scene of the accident is the same crossing where State Game Commission
[er] Jas. Kalibus and Warden J.M. Kelly were killed in 1919. Six lives have
been lost at the point which is known as Dead Man's Crossing.
October 4, 1923.
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Mrs. Catherine Tretton Hammond, wife of E.J. Hammond of New Kensington, Pa.,
died at the family home in that place Thursday morning, Sept. 27, following a
three days illness. She was about 60 years of age.
Mrs. Hammond was born in Smethport, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs.
John Tretton of this place. She is survived by her husband, three sons,
Roland and Francis of home, Paul of Cleveland and two daughters, Regis and
Kathleen of home. Two sisters, Emma and Julia Tretton of Smethport and one
brother, E.H. Tretton of Wellsville, also survive.
The funeral was held at the Roman Catholic church in New Kensington, Friday
morning and the remains were brought to Smethport where interment was made in
St. Elizabeth's cemetery Saturday morning at 10:00 o'clock.
Mrs. Tretton was a fine Christian woman and an ideal mother. Her character
has left it impress on her children whose devotion to her was remarkable. She
endeared herself to a wide circle of friends to who news of her death came as
a distinct shock.
Mr. and Mrs. E.H. Tretton of Wellsville, J.B. Tretton and Mrs. Elizabeth
Tretton of Rochester, Mrs. E.R. Hammond of New Kensington, Pa., were in
Smethport to be present at the burial.
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M.A. Colvin, who for a number of years has made his home with his step-
daughter, Mrs. Arthur Rice and family of Mill street, died Monday morning at
7:30 o'clock from a complication of ailments. He had been in failing health
for over a year past.
Mr. Colvin was born in Scranton, Pa., 76 years ago and for many years
followed the occupation of marble cutter. He was a veteran of the Civil War,
having a splendid military record. Mrs. Rice is the only surviving relative.
The funeral was held at the Rice home Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock,
Rev. S.A. Renicks of the Baptist church officiating. Interment was made in
Rose Hill cemetery.
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Sam Johnson, employed by the McKean Chemical company in the woods near
Lamont siding, was struck by Baltimore & Ohio train No. 52, about 10 o'clock
this morning as he was walking along the tracks at Madge station which is
situated at Lamont, about four miles from Kane and received injured which
caused his death at 1:45 o'clock this afternoon. The trainmen saw the man
before he was struck and every effort was made to attract his attention while
the train was brought to a stop.
Despite the best efforts of the engineer the train could not be stopped in
time to avoid hitting the man and the engine passed over him before the train
came to a standstill. Kane Republican, Wednesday.
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Joe Hoffman of Mt. Jewett took his own life shortly after noon Monday by
blowing off the top of his head with a shotgun.
Hearing the report of a firearm in her own home at 12:30 o'clock, Mrs.
Hoffman, in fear and trembling hurried to the second floor of the house from
whence the sound came, to find out what had happened. Opening a bedroom door
she discovered the body of her husband, with the entire top of the head shot
off by a double barrel rifle which lay nearby. Mrs. Hoffman was horrified and
called for help, and soon neighbors were in the house to console the terribly
shocked wife.
Coroner Heffner of Bradford investigated the circumstances and instructed
Undertaker A.O. Lantz of Mt. Jewett to take charge of the body.
Hoffman had been without employment for some time. He was 45 years of age
and is survived by a wife and two children.
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Mrs. R.W. Young died at her home in Midvale, N.J. last Thursday, following a
brief illness.
Viola N. Young was born at Farmers Valley 21 years ago the daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. B.F. Pelton. She was united in marriage to R.W. Young who was
engaged I highway construction work in this vicinity, in 1920, the couple
afterwards taking up their residence in Midvale.
Deceased was a young woman who was highly esteemed by a wide circle of
friends and news of her death came as a shock to all.
Besides her husband, she is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. P.F.
Pelton of Farmers Valley; three brothers, Lawrence and Ed of California, and
Burt of home; three sisters, Mrs. Lyman Davis of Oklahoma, Mrs. L.B. Davis of
Smethport and Miss Jessie Pelton of home.
The body was brought here last Friday and the funeral was held at the Pelton
home. Farmers Valley, Sunday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock, the Rev. S.A. Renicks
of the Smethport Baptist church officiating. Interment was in the Smith
cemetery.
Those in attendance from out of town were: Mr. and Mr. R.C. Young, Toledo,
Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. H.E. Maidens, Alliance, Ohio; Chas. Austin of Olean and
Hannah Austin of Austin.
October 18, 1923.
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Smethport friends were pained to receive news of the death of Emmett F.
Burdick, which event occurred suddenly in Pittsburgh Monday afternoon.
The Pittsburgh Dispatch of Tuesday gave the following details of Mr.
Burdick's death: Emmett F. Burdick, aged about 65 died yesterday while seated
in his automobile in the garage of Murphy & Filegel, 3577 Bigelow boulevard.
Workmen in the garage said Burdick drove in and said he would wait while some
minor repairs were made on the machine. When the work was completed the
workmen, believing his asleep, endeavored to awaken him, and finally summoned
a physician. The physician said death was probably due to heart disease. He
was about to leave on a motor trip to Florida.
Mr. Burdick, who had resided in Pittsburgh for many years, was a native of
Norwich township. For a number of years he was employed as a passenger
conductor on the local branch of the P.R.R., then the W.N.Y.&P.
He is survived by his wife, one son, Fred, of Pittsburgh, and one brother,
County Auditor Frank A. Burdick of Smethport.
Mr. Burdick was a member of the various Masonic bodies, including the
Pittsburgh Consistory and Syria Shrine Temple.
The funeral is being held in Pittsburgh this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
F.A. Burdick and R.E. Burdick, brother and nephew of the deceased left last
evening for Pittsburgh to attend the funeral.
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The people of Coudersport and vicinity were shocked Monday morning to learn
of the death of N.U. Blanpied, manager of the Potter County Potato Growers Co-
operative Association by asphyxiation in his rooms over the old Thompson block
on Main street. His body was found about 9 o'clock by his partner in farm
work. H.C. Marsh, who found him lying on the floor near the kitchen door.
Mr. Blanpeid had evidently been getting ready to take a bath, as the water
was running in the tub and all necessary articles were in readiness.
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Dr. Knight was called about ?? but life had been extinct about an hour. The
remains were taken to the undertaking parlors of Schutt & Gullon and prepared
for burial.
Mr. Blanpied, who was 29 years old came here about two months ago. His home
is near Boston, but he came here from the Pennsylvania Bureau of Markets at
Harrisburg. He was a graduate of the Massachusetts Agricultural College, and
was a veteran of the late war, having served overseas. He was a member of the
American Legion Post.
The deceased leaves a wife, who was away at the time, taking care of a sick
aunt in the east, and who has the sympathy of the community in the great
tragedy that has come to her. He is survived by his father and two brothers,
one of whom, Fred, is here, while another Robert with a sister is expected
from Minneapolis. Another sister, Mrs. Lawrence Revan, of Pittsfield, Mass.,
will not be here, but her husband arrived yesterday.
George Stewart and H.A. Macrae of the Bureau of Markets at Harrisburg, are
here on account of the death of their friend and associate.
A short prayer service will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H.W.
Crumbaugh, where the remains were taken, Friday morning, and the body will be
taken to Mt. Vernon, New Hampshire for burial.
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Mrs. Lillian E. Latham, aged 56, a former Smethport resident, died at her
home in Bradford Wednesday, following a several months illness. She was the
widow of the late Chas. Latham, owner of the Bradford-Smethport Bus Lines.
She is survived by two sons, Charles H. Latham and Lyle L. Latham of Bradford.
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Harry M. Jack, a former well known resident of this city, died at his home
in Buffalo Monday morning following an illness of several months duration.
Although he had been in failing health for some time, his death was unexpected
and came as a distinct shock to relatives and friends.
Mr. Jack was born in Bradford and received his early education here. He
graduated from Princeton and a little later was admitted to the bar. He
followed the profession with his father the late D.H. Jack. After his
father's death he became a law partner of John P. Melvin. Seven years ago Mr.
Jack left Bradford for Erie and entered the motion picture business, alter
going to Buffalo where he was connected with a construction company. He is
survived by his wife, a year-old daughter and a son David Jack, who is
attending school in Canada.
The body will be brought to Bradford tomorrow on the noon B.R.&P. train and
will be taken to Oak Hill cemetery for interment in the family plot.
Bradford Era, Wednesday.
October 25, 1923.
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The Shinglehouse Mail, Oct. 15: A message was received in this borough
Saturday morning telling of the murder of Russell D. Carter, which happened
the day previous near Blue Jacket. His father and brother, Frank and Benjamin
Carter who are located at Eldorado, Kansas, arrived there Saturday morning at
five o'clock and as near as they could learn from the officials on the scene,
the murder happened as follows: Russell, who is employed as inspector and
repair man by the Yale Lock Co., had finished his work at the bank in Vinita,
Okla., and left Friday morning in his auto for Blue Jacket and when within a
couple of miles of that place two men stopped him with a 32 calibre bullet
through his body, killing him instantly. The murderers took the car and
Carter's safe lock tools, which they evidently wanted and could use. The car
was found later back on a lonely road. The men made their escape.
Russell Carter was born at Ceres 29 years ago the 9th of March an most of
his life was passed in this section. He learned the jeweler's trade, which he
worked at for some years. For about four years he had been employed by the
Yale Lock Co., and inspected the large safes in the large and small banks in
the middle west, south and east.
The body was brought back to Shinglehouse last week and the burial was med
in the cemetery at Myrtle, near his boyhood home under Masonic auspices.
Carter is survived by his wife and father.
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Fred King, for many years a well known and highly respected resident of
Ceres, N.Y., died at his home in Ceres on Wednesday night of last week. He
was active in civic affairs and had served as constable for many years. Mr.
King was well known in Smethport.
Surviving him are his wife and seven children: Mrs. Gertrude Skipper of
Andrew, S.C.; Morris King of Akron, O.; Mrs. Nellie McKey of Lewis Run; Frank,
John, Lois and Ruth King at home; also seven grandchildren.
The funeral was held at the family residence Sunday afternoon at 2:00
o'clock. Interment was in King cemetery.
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Mrs. Aaron Hellman, aged 63, a highly respected resident of Clermont passed
away at her house in that place Monday, death being due to heart failure.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 o'clock this afternoon and interment
will be in the Clermont cemetery.
She is survived by two sons, Charles of Brookville, Pa., and Oscar of
Kersey, Pa. Seven grandchildren also survive.
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John Bond, age 80 years, one of the oldest and most respected citizens of
Colegrove, died in that place Sunday. He is survived by five children.
Funeral services were held in Colegrove yesterday afternoon, Rev. Larson of
Port Allegany, officiating. Interment was made in the Colegrove cemetery.
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George C. Simons, prominent St. Marys financier, died at his home in that
town on Wednesday of last week, following an illness of heart trouble.
Deceased was president of the St. Marys Bank, St. Marys Trust company, St.
Marys Sewer Pipe company, St. Marys Water company and was president of several
mining companies and an officer in a number of other big corporations. He was
identified with the Hall and Kaul interests for many years and was a man of
sterling qualities.
Deceased was 52 years of age and is survived by his wife, two sons and a
daughter.
November 1, 1923.
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Charles A. Fields, aged 74 years one of this section's best known citizens,
died at his home near Hazelhurst last Sunday morning. He had been ill since
the first of last July. Heart trouble was the cause of death.
Mr. Fields was born February 8, 1849. When a young man he married Julia
Ritzer of Rassellas, Pa. He is survived by his wife, six daughters, Mrs. Roy
Dickerson, Mrs. Wm. Blivens, and Mrs. George Irons of Smethport; Mrs. Harry
Gaynor of Mt. Jewett; Mrs. Chas. Dickerson of Rassellas; Mrs. Frank Edwards,
Cuba, N.Y; also two sons, Michael and Archie of home. He is survived by six
brothers, Smith Fields of Buffalo; Alonzo, Kane; Joseph, Jabe and Will of
Hazelhurst, and two sisters, Mrs. Wm. Hottenstein of Overton, Pa. and Miss
Eliza Fields of Hazelhurst.
The funeral was held at the family home Tuesday afternoon t 2:00 o'clock the
pastor of the Hazelhurst M.E. church officiating. Interment was made at
Kasson.
Mr. Fields was a man of splendid qualities who will be mourned by a wide
circle of friends. He was a stalwart citizen.
November 8, 1923.
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Mrs. Robert Oliver died with shocking suddenness from an attack of heart
trouble at her home in Reed Hollow, near Farmers Valley Monday evening. Mrs.
Oliver, who was 48 years of age was apparently in good health up to the
instant of the attack. Death resulted within half an hour from the time she
was first stricken.
Alice Cavanaugh was born at Hebron, Potter county and was united in marriage
to Robert Oliver 26 years ago. The family had resided in this section for
many years.
She was a woman of estimable qualities whose sudden death is mourned by many
friends.
Mrs. Oliver is survived by her husband and two sons Joseph and Keefin.
The funeral is being held at the family residence this afternoon at 1:00
o'clock.
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Smethport friends were shocked to learn of the death of James McCabe, the 19
year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose McCabe of Erie, which occurred in that
city last Friday night, from injuries received in an automobile accident
earlier in the evening. The father was a former well known resident of this
vicinity.
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Charles Rice, who passed away at his home in Little Valley, N.Y., on
Wednesday of last week, was one of the first men who responded in General
Kane's call for riflemen volunteers for the famous Pennsylvania Bucktails,
issued from Smethport in 1861.
Mr. Rice who was one of the pioneer residents of this section and a crack
rifle shot, as were most of the local residents of that day, served with
distinction throughout the war with the Bucktails.
Mr. Rice was 83 years of age and his death came suddenly, but peacefully,
from the complications of his advanced years. He moved from this vicinity to
Little Valley several years ago. The funeral was held in Little Valley
Saturday afternoon.
Deceased is survived by four sons and two daughters, one son being A.L. Rice
of Mill street, Smethport.
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Olean, Nov. 5 The first Olean death resulting from a hunting accident this
season occurred this afternoon with the passing away of Loren Derby, of 311
East State street at the Mountain Clinic. Mr. Derby succumbed just as
arrangements were being made to give a blood transfusion operation as a last
minute effort to save his life.
Mr. Derby was wounded while hunting in Ceres Sunday, Oct. 28.
He was one of Olean's most popular young men and was prominent in musical
circles of this city. He was connected with the Derby-McCarthy company at
20th North Union street and was a member of Olean Council No. 338 Knights of
Columbus.
Loren Derby was born in Allegany, January 17, 1901 and had been a resident
of Olean for the past ten years. He attended Olean High school.
Surviving him are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George C. Derby; one brother,
Frank F., and one sister, Miss Hazel L. Derby, all of Olean.
Page 5.
Mrs. Sarah Brennan, aged 80 years, one of Smethport's best known and most
beloved ladies, passed away at her home on South Mechanic street Saturday.
She had been confined to her home by illness for nearly four years past, being
constantly attended by her daughter, Mrs. Edna Warren who resided with her.
Mrs. Brennan was born in Bath, N.Y., July 2, 1843. Early in life she was
united in marriage to John Brennan, who for many years was one of Smethport's
leading citizens and one of McKean county's largest and most successful
farmers. The husband passed away many years ago. Mrs. Brennan had resided in
Smethport since 1880.
Deceased is survived by four children, Mrs. Alma Gallup of Long Beach,
Calif.; Mary Blowers, Westfield, N.Y.; George Brennan of Ottawa, Kansas; and
Edna Warren of Smethport.
Mrs. Brennan was a woman of lovely traits of character that endeared her to
a wide circle of friends. She was an indulgent mother, a kind neighbor and a
real Christian lady. Her death followed months of patient suffering.
The funeral was held at the First Methodist Episcopal church, of which she
had been a devoted member, Monday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock, the Rev. Guy
Lawton officiating. Interment was made in the family plot in Rose Hill
cemetery.
Those from out of town in attendance were, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Blowers,
Westfield, N.Y.; Mr. and Mrs. John Weidert and John Brennan of Wilcox; Wm.
Clothier and son, Henry of Buffalo; Mrs. Rose Allen, Custer City; Mrs. Blanche
McCrum, Bradford.
Page 5.
Levi Zaner, aged 64 years, for many years a resident of St. Marys, died at
the Ridgway Hospital last Saturday. He had been ill for a year, following a
paralytic stroke and succeeding attacks left him a helpless invalid.
Mr. Zaner is survived by his wife and four sons Harry, of Erie, George of
Dundis, Minn.; Ambrose of Sharon and Michael of St. Marys.
The funeral was held I Ridgway under Odd Fellows Lodge direction Monday. On
Tuesday morning the remains were brought to Smethport via the Shawmut Ry.
where following prayer by the Rev. Guy Lawton of the Methodist Episcopal
church, interment was made in Rose Hill cemetery.
Page 5.
Marion, 3 months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Everell Walker of East
Smethport passed away last Wednesday about noon. The cause of death was
cholera infantum and whooping cough together.
The funeral services were held at the East Smethport Chapel Friday
afternoon, Rev. W.E. Van Dyke officiating. The remains were laid to rest in
Rose Hill cemetery.
Mr. Cecil Walker, nieces Dorothy and Margaret of Canton, Ohio, came to
Smethport for the funeral.
Page 7.
Mrs. Anna Hogan, prominent Bradford resident for 40 years, died last
Friday. She is survived by two daughters and one son.
Page 7.
Word has been received here of the death of R.J. Gaffney, which occurred at
Los Angeles Saturday evening at 9 o'clock. The deceased was a former well
known resident of Bradford.
Death was due to acute Bright's disease. The deceased was about 61 years
old and until his removal to California, about five years ago, he was actively
engaged in the chemical business in this country. He is survived by his wife,
one son, Wyman, and one daughter, Marion; also by three brothers, William S.
Gaffney and H.E. Gaffney of Bradford and A.H. Gaffney of Kane. William S.
Gaffney is enroute to Los Angeles and the funeral will be held upon his
arrival in that city.
Page 7.
Wm. L. Russell, aged 71, died at his home at Duke Center Sunday morning.
Deceased is survived by a widow and two daughters. He was a member of the
Masonic Fraternity.
November 15, 1923.
Page 2.
David Murphy, 79, one of Bradford's oldest and best known oil producers died
at his home in that city Monday, following a two months' illness. He is
survived by his widow, two sisters and two brothers.
Page 5.
Becoming entangled in the strands of a rope with which he was playing, the
four year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward DeLancy of Indian Creek accidentally
hung himself to the porch railing of his home Tuesday morning at about 11
o'clock. Life was extinct when the body was discovered by the mother of the
child.
The small boy, as usual, had been playing about the porch of his home while
his father, a lease hand, was at work and his mother was busy about the
house. Coming out on the porch, Mrs. DeLancy discovered the body of her son
suspended from the rope and hanging from the railing. All efforts on the part
of the mother and a physician summoned from Eldred to revive the child were
useless. It is believed he had been dead about one-half hour when
discovered. Bradford Era. Wednesday.
Page 7.
A.H. Fortner, one of the best known and highly respected citizens of McKean
county died at an early hour Friday morning in Cooper Bros. market of heart
trouble.
Mr. Fortner had been in poor health about a year but except for about three
months had been able to assist in light duties. Friday morning as was his
usual custom when able drew the milk whtn went to Cooper's market, exchanged
greetings with those in the market. As he reached the door they saw his
apparent distress and quickly called a doctor but nothing could be done. Mr.
Fortner had gone away. The body was taken to the (unreadable) undertaking
rooms and prepared for burial.
Andrew H. Fortner was son of Andrew and Mary Ann Parker Fortner, early
pioneer settlers of McKean Co. He was born near the place where he lived his
entire life, August 29, 1855, being 68 years 2 months and 4 days old at the
time of his death.
On December 29, 1874 he was united in marriage to Bernice Butterfield of
Smethport. Eight children were born to this union. They are: Mrs. John Fay
of Clermont, Andrew and Lilley Fortner, Mrs. Chester Manning, Mrs. E. Petteys,
Mrs. John Ryan, Mrs. L. Cooper, all of Port Allegany and Mrs. John Dechier of
Portville, N.Y. and Walter Regg a foster son to whom Mr. Fortner had been as a
father since early childhood. He also leaves 8 grandchildren.
He was a head sawyer by trade and in early live worked for many lumber men
in and around McKean County. He was an honest and upright man owing no man a
dollar. He was a great lover of home and the happiest hours of his life were
spent at home, surrounded by wife, children and grand children. He was the
last surviving member of a family of 15 children. He was a kind and
affectionate husband, a tender and loving father and the whole community will
mourn with the family today in the loss of a good man.
Funeral services were held at the home Monday afternoon at 2 P.M., Rev.
Lloyd assisted by Rev. Billings. The pall bearers were his six son-in-laws.
The interment was made in the family lot in the Port Allegany Cemetery.
Page 7.
Louis A. Leipold, 78, a Derrick City Civil war veteran died at his home
Tuesday morning.
Page 7.
Nels Willard Lundgren, aged 20 of Mt. Jewett who was terribly burned when
gasoline exploded while he was filling his car at a station in this town
recently an account of which appeared I the Democrat some time ago, died at
the Kane Hospital, where he was taken following the accident, on Wednesday
morning of last week. He is survived by his parents, one sister and two
brothers, all of Mt. Jewett.
(The following is from the McKean County Miner of the same date)
Willard Lundgren, of Mt. Jewett who was seriously burned by the ignition of
gasoline, while he was filling the tank of his automobile in front of the
Square Deal Garage, in that place on October 21, died at the local hospital
yesterday morning. Death was due to pneumonia which followed the accident.
It will be remembered that the hose of the gasoline pump was accidentally
pulled from the gas tank of the car and Lundgren was burned about the legs.
The deceased was 20 years old and is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Sonne Lundgren and several brothers. The remains were taken to Mt. Jewett,
yesterday afternoon. Kane Republican, November 8.
November 22, 1923.
Page 1.
The death of Henry Heilman, well known Smethport resident came with shocking
suddenness at his home on West Water street at ?? o'clock Wednesday morning.
Mr. Heilman had suffered an apoplectic stroke nearly a year ago but had
recovered to a gratifying degree and had been up and about until shortly
before his demise. Tuesday night he was seized with a sinking spell and a
physician was summoned. The patient rallied from this attack and was
apparently resting comfortably until the moment he succumbed.
Deceased was born in Baden, Germany, August 19, 1854, coming to this country
with his parents in 1861. The family took up their residence in Kankakee, Ill.
When 21 years of age Mr. Heilman enlisted in the regular army seeing
extensive service during the Indian uprisings in the southwest. Mr. Heilman
was promoted to the rank of drum major with the grad of band sergeant, being
attached to the staff of General Shafter at Fort Grant, Arizona. His military
service was highly credible and lasted for seven years.
In Arizona, May 26, 1884, Mr. Heilman was united in marriage to Margaret
Seeland. In 1885 they moved to Smethport where the husband (unreadable)
employment as a fireman with the B.R.&K. narrow gauge railroad.
Mr. Heilman was a man of splendid qualities who was highly esteemed by all
who were so fortunate as to posses his acquaintance. He always took a keen
interest in affairs of a public nature and for years acted as drum major of
the old Smethport Band. Under his direction the organization gained a wide
reputation as being one of the best-drilled amateur bands in the country.
On the morning of July 3rd, 1900 Mr. Heilman was totally blinded by the
premature explosion of a cannon. He was head of a committee which had
(remainder is virtually unreadable)
The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock under military
(unreadable) the Rev. Goy Lawton, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church
officiating. Interment will be in Rose Hill cemetery.
Page 8.
Mrs. Estella Smith, aged 86 years died at her home in Christian Hollow, near
Crosby last Friday. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Swan Bloomster of
Marienville and Mrs. Fred Larson of Christian Hollow, also one son, Chas.
Smith of home.
The funeral was held at the Colegrove Methodist Episcopal church Sunday
afternoon, the Rev. Bailey officiating. Interment was in the Colegrove
cemetery.
November 29, 1923.
Page 1.
The funeral of the late Henry Heilman, highly esteemed resident of Smethport
and veteran of the Indian wars, who died on Wednesday of last week as
mentioned in the last issue of the Democrat was held at the family residence
on Water street Saturday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock, the Rev. Guy Lawton of the
First Methodist Episcopal church officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill
cemetery.
The funeral was attended by full military honors, conducted by Bucktail
Post, American Legion. A firing squad fired volleys as the body was consigned
to the grave and Alford Bush, the bugler sounded taps.
Page 2.
The death of Mrs. Lottie Arnott of Rew, aged 66, occurred Saturday morning
at 1:30 o'clock from heart trouble. Deceased had been confined to her bed
since last July. Mrs. Arnott is survived by two sons, David and John of Rew,
and one daughter, Mrs. Mabel Haynes of Eldred, also one sister, Mrs. Susan
Fairchilds of Baltimore and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held
Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the home and 1:30 o'clock at the United
Brethern church at Rew, Rev. Oviatt officiating. The interment was made in
the Smith cemetery of Farmers Valley.
Page 8.
Funeral of John Hazen: Most of which is unreadable but will make a stab at
some of it.
The funeral of John Hazen who died at the home of his sons A.A. Hazen of
W___ street on Wednesday afternoon at 1:00 o'clock is briefly mentioned in the
Democrat last week, was held at the (unreadable) Friday afternoon
(unreadable) the Rev. W.E. Van Dyke of St. Luke's Episcopal church
officiating. Interment was in Rose Hill cemetery.
(unreadable)
He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Thos M___ of Smethport, Viola
Anderson of Bradford and one son, A.A. Hazen of this place. Also one sister,
Mrs. T. Arbuckle of Middletown, N.Y., and three brothers, Abraham, David and
William Hazen of Sullivan county.
Mr. Hazen who had been in poor health for some time past was seized with an
attack of pneumonia on Friday, Nov 16th and was compelled to seek his bed, his
condition growing steadily weaker until the end came.
Out of town attendants at the funeral were Charles Hazen of Johnsonburg,
Ethel Youngs of Johnsonburg and Mrs. Ruth Anderson of Bradford.
December 6, 1923.
Page 1.
Jane McGerald, aged 64 years, an inmate of the county home, this borough,
died at the institution last Friday. The funeral was held at the home
Saturday and interment made at the farm burying ground. Deceased came to the
county home from Rixford in 1914 and had been in poor health for some time.
Page 1.
Miss Mary Maney, aged 75, died at the county home Sunday evening following a
long illness from the infirmities of old age. Deceased was brought to the
county home in 1916 from Annin creek. The funeral was held at the Annin creek
church yesterday morning at 9:00 o'clock.
Page 5.
Austin, Pa., Dec. 4. Morris Rosenbloom, 39 years old, of No. 314 South
Second street, Olean, died at Keating Summit today from injuries suffered when
he is reported to have jumped out of the second story window of the home of
his brother, Frank Rosenbloom, here at 5 o'clock this morning. He was being
taken to a hospital in Buffalo when he succumbed. Despondency is said to have
led to the act.
Mr. Rosenbloom was married to Pauline Taksen of Olean on November 26th. The
couple were on their honeymoon.
Page 7.
John J. Welch aged 61, years, prominent Eldred citizen died at his home at
that town on Tuesday of last week of bronchial pneumonia. He is survived by
his wife, three children, John and William Leo and Miss Mary Welch of Eldred;
his mother, Mrs. B.E. Welch, of Eldred; three brothers, Edward P., Pennsboro,
W.Va.; Henry, Tampico, Mexico and William J. of Tulsa, Okla., and three
sisters, Miss Katie Welch, Eldred; Mrs. A.W. Graser, Olean, and Mrs. Ella
Lynch of Newark, N.J. The funeral services were held from St. Raphael's
church at 9 o'clock Friday morning, Rev. W.E. O'Hern officiating and burial
was made in St. Raphael's cemetery.
Page 7.
The death of Frank D. Sprague of 53 Elm street, a well known oil producer,
occurred Saturday morning at 11 o'clock at his residence of pneumonia of which
he had been a sufferer since Thursday. Mr. Sprague had not been feeling well
for several days and pneumonia suddenly developed Thursday morning.
Mr. Sprague was 66 years of age. He was a member of the Limestone lodge,
F.&A.M., the Bradford lodge of Elks and the Bradford club. Mr. Sprague was a
highly esteemed and substantial citizen of this city where his death will
cause a great loss. He was greatly beloved by his fellow men.
Deceased had lived in McKean county for 45 years. For about 17 years he
conducted a general store and the post office at Davis City, and moved to this
city about 5 years ago. He owned and operated a valuable oil property near
Davis City.
Deceased is survived by one son Burrel J. Sprague of Davis City; two
daughters, Miss Stella Sprague and Mrs. B.M. Digel of this city and one
brother, A.A. Sprague of Vandalia, N.Y.
Funeral services were held at the home Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock the
Rev. S.A. K__ officiating. The interment took place in rose Hill cemetery.
December 13, 1923.
Page 3.
Mrs. Ida Wright, aged 65 years, wife of D.W. Wright of 66 Hobson place,
passed away at 11:45 o'clock Friday morning, after a nine years' illness.
Deceased was a well known resident of Bradford and was a highly esteemed
woman. She is survived by her husband, one daughter, Mrs. W.L. Ward of Rew
City; four sisters, Mrs. Loretta Tauscher of Coudersport; Mrs. Edward Whaley,
Mrs. R. Lee Burt and Mrs. William Ruby of Roulette; two brothers, Michael
Weimer of Elmira, also seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Private funeral services were held Monday afternoon t 2 o'clock at the home.
December 20, 1923.
Page 9.
Coroner H.C. Heffner of Bradford, visited Kane this morning and viewed the
remains of Mrs. Lena Lininger, aged 54 years, who committed suicide at her
home on 331 Bayard street, late yesterday afternoon by firing a shot into her
right temple as stated in yesterday's Republican. The coroner after viewing
the remains rendered a verdict that the woman came to death from her own hand.
The funeral services will be held at Brown's undertaking parlors on Monday
morning at 9:15 o'clock, the Rev. J.A. McCamey officiating. The remains will
be taken to Ridgway on the train leaving here at 10:10 o'clock and interment
made in Pine Grove cemetery.
W.S. Rininger,(sic) a brother-in-law of the dead woman, and her daughter,
Mrs. John Lindsley of Ridgway arrived here this morning and made the funeral
arrangements.
The deceased was born at West Lighton, N.Y., September 11, 1869. Prior to
coming to this city and taking up her residence a few months ago she had lived
in Ridgway for several years.
Page 9.
Shinglehouse, Pa., Dec. 15. Falling onto a steel cable that was being
wound by motive power, Clyde Bump, 30 years old, of this village, was swept a
few feet to a drum, where the winding of the cable crushed out his life.
Death was instantaneous.
Bump, who was in the employ of the McKean Gas company, was at work on a
lease a short distance from the drum, when he fell on the swiftly moving
cable. It is pointed out that Bump's death resulted from an unavoidable
accident his falling or stumbling leading directly to his death.
Mr. Bump has resided in Shinglehouse all his life.
He leaves a wife and daughter.
Page 13.
Henry F. Hastings, receiver of the Pittsburgh, Shawmut and Northern Railway,
died very suddenly in New Haven, Conn., Thursday. He was well known in
Smethport and vicinity.
Funeral services were held from his late home in St. Marys, Monday afternoon
at 2 o'clock. Interment was also made in St. Marys.
News of Mr. Hasting's death came as a shock to his many local friends
inasmuch as he made a business visit to Smethport two days before his death
and at that time was apparently enjoying his usual health.
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