McKean-Elk County PA Archives News.....1897 Births in McKean Democrat Newspaper ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/pafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Ronald Reid rreid21@cox.net October 3, 2010, 5:09 pm The McKean Democrat 1897 BIRTHS IN MCKEAN COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 1897 FROM THE THE MCKEAN DEMOCRAT NEWSPAPER, (SMETHPORT) The following birth notices appeared in the McKean Democrat during the year of 1897. 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 editions may be missing and many of the issues have unreadable sections. All items appear on page 3 of the edition unless noted otherwise Transcribed by Ronald J. Reid, 2010 January 1, 1897 A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Olof Hector, of upper King street, last Wednesday morning. January 15, 1897 Mr. and Mrs. F.W. Brownell were made happy on Saturday last by the arrival at their home of a boy baby. Fred has been kept busy during the past few days receiving the congratulations of his friends. January 29, 1897 Mr. and Mrs. Mayo, of Ormsby, are rejoicing over the arrival of a new boy at their home Friday. March 5, 1897 Mr. and Mrs. John w. Baker, formerly of this borough, but now residents of Bradford, are rejoicing over the recent arrival at their home of a baby girl. April 2, 1897 Page 5 A number of invited guests assembled at the home of Mrs. Erastus Curtis on Thursday, March 25, to celebrate the 92d anniversary of her birth. At noon a luncheon was served which was partaken of by both young and old. The afternoon was spent in relating reminiscences rendered by Mr. Curtis. Happiness and good cheer prevailed throughout the day. Page 5 Mr. and Mrs. James Quirk, of Keating township, are rejoicing over the arrival of a bouncing baby boy at their home on Monday last. April 16, 1897 Geo. Boyer, Sr., one of the oldest and most highly respected citizens of Norwich township, was a most welcome caller at the Democrat office on Monday. Mr. Boyer celebrated his 76th birthday on Saturday last, and the Democrat joins with a host of friends in the hope that his life may be spared many years. May 7, 1897 Through an oversight the democrat failed to make mention of the fact that Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lemmler’s household was brightened on Sunday, April 25th, by the arrival of a baby girl. As it is never too late to extend congratulations on such an auspicious event, the Democrat take this occasion to extend its heartiest congratulations, with the hope that the little Miss Lemmler may grow into beautiful womanhood, and be a joy and a comfort to her parents in their declining years. Mr. and Mrs. M.W. Heinlein, of Farmers Valley, are rejoicing over the arrival of a bouncing baby boy at their home Wednesday. Congratulations are now in order. May 21, 1897 Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Tanner, of East Smethport, were made happy last Saturday by the advent in their home of a boy baby. Mr. and Mrs. Gideon Irons of Keating township are the proud parents of a baby boy who put in an appearance at their home on Saturday, may 8. June 18, 1897 M.K. Hacket, Esq., of this borough, celebrated his 79th birthday at the home of his son, Albert Hacket, in Keating township, on Friday last, where a reunion was held in honor of the event. Mr. Hacket is one of our oldest and best known citizens and the Democrat hopes that his life may be spared to celebrate many more anniversaries. June 25, 1897 Mac Windsor, of Conductor Gillespie’s train is wearing a broad smile all on account of that new girl which arrived at his home in Clermont Monday. July 23, 1897 Mrs. Armenia Corwin, of this borough, celebrated her eighty-ninth birthday on the 11th inst. July 30, 1897 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McDermott, of this borough, are the proud parents of a baby boy. August 6, 1897 A.E. Wormer, the popular agent at the Western, New York & Pennsylvania station at East Smethport, and Mrs. Wormer are rejoicing over the arrival at their home on Wednesday of a baby boy. The Democrat tenders its congratulations on this pleasant occasion. August 13, 1897 Mrs. E.T. Daly in honor of the fourth birthday anniversary of her son, Robert, invited in a number of Master Robert’s little friends last Saturday afternoon, and a most enjoyable time is reported by all. Between five and six o’clock elegant refreshments were served to which all did ample justice. Robert was the recipient of several appropriate and handsome presents. September 24, 1897 A boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Barbour on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Watkins are rejoicing over the arrival, last Sunday, of a bouncing baby boy. Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Greer are entertaining a baby girl. The young lad put in an appearance last Saturday. October 8, 1897 Mr. and Mrs. M.S. Comes, of Marvin creek, are entertaining a baby boy, who put in an appearance on Sept. 23. The Democrat extends its congratulations. October 22, 1897 Mr. and Mrs. John Beastrom of Hazel Hurst, are rejoicing over the arrival at their home of a bouncing baby boy. The young gentleman put in an appearance on Saturday last. October 29, 1897 Mr. and Mrs. E.K. Kane, of Kushequa, welcomed a baby girl at their home on the 16th inst. Mr. and Mrs. Washington Stark are rejoicing over the arrival of a young daughter at their home. This is the first girl that has blessed this home, and as a matter of course there is great rejoicing in the Stark household. The Democrat tenders it congratulations on this auspicious occasion. On Wednesday last Mr. and Mrs. F.W. Brownell arranged a surprise party for their father, Hon. W.S. Brownell, in honor of his 79th birthday. The surprise was complete, and when Judge Brownell walked into the house and found a room full of old time friends who had gathered together to felicitate him on his birthday anniversary he was quite overcome, but soon recovered himself and bade his friends a hearty welcome. The following guests, whose ages ranged from 60 to 87 years, were present on this pleasant occasion: Messrs, Erastus Curtis, 87; P. Ford, 86; Mrs. Mary G. Brown, of Syracuse, N.Y., 82; Messrs. Stephen McCoy, 80; W,S. Brownell, 79; B.D. Hamlin, 73; J.R. Chadwick 73; Wm. Ramer, 72; John Gardner, 70; Wm. Haskell, 66; D.L. Forsyth, 64; Geo. R. Allen, Syracuse, 60. This was a remarkable gathering in many respects, every one of the guests being active and in good health, something that is worthy of note when it is taken into consideration the great ages of those present. The Democrat extends its congratulations to Judge Brownell, with the hope that his life may be spared to celebrate many another just such pleasant birthday anniversary. December 10, 1897 Mr. and Mrs. L.A. Bayer, of Keating township, were made happy last Monday by the arrival, at their home, of a 10 pound baby boy. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Oliver, of Perce brook, Keating township, are the proud parents of a baby boy. The young son put in an appearance last Monday. December 17, 1897 ON Friday evening of last week the friends of A.J. Parker, of East Smethport, gave him a surprise party in honor of his 61st birthday. The surprise was a complete one to Mr. Parker, and a most enjoyable evening was spent. This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/pafiles/ File size: 7.6 Kb