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  The McKean Democrat 1897
  DEATHS IN MCKEAN COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA JULY-DEC 1897
  THE MCKEAN DEMOCRAT NEWSPAPER, (SMETHPORT)
  
  The following death notices appeared in the McKean Democrat from July through 
  December during the year of 1897.  The date of publication is shown prior to 
  the item(s).  All of the items occur on page 3 of the edition unless noted 
  otherwise.  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 2, 1897
  
  Page 2.
    Jerry Burns died at the home of his parents in Keating township, June 24, at 
  7:30 p.m., aged 32 years, 1 months and 13 days, from the effects of a drink 
  taken from a bottle found on the road.  On April 20 Mr. Burns went to East 
  Smethport, transacted some business with Geo. Howe and started for Farmer 
  Valley.  After going a short distance down the dugway he found a half-pint 
  bottle partly full of what he supposed was whiskey and drank the contents, 
  which almost immediately stupefied him.  From that time until the next morning 
  he knew nothing.  At about 6 o’clock he partly recovered and went to the 
  Bergstresser House, in this borough, in a half dazed condition , and asked for 
  a bed.  He slept until 11 o’clock, when he got up and started for home.  Mr. 
  Bergstresser says that when he left his house he could talk all right and 
  appeared to be as well as usual.  On reaching home, however, he could not talk 
  above a whisper and had a sore throat.  He became alarmed towards evening and 
  sent for a physician, who found that his throat was badly burned.  He told the 
  physician about finding the bottle and they partly concluded that it was the 
  contents of that which had burned his throat.  In about a week, as the throat 
  did not get any better, Dr. Eddy, of Olean, was called in consultation, who 
  after an examination thought that the whiskey in the bottle contained nitric 
  acid, which he said could not be detected by the taste or smell and would burn 
  slowly.  He did not know how far down the burn extended or how serious the 
  case might be.  On May 7, during a coughing spell, Mr. Burns ejected the 
  lining of the esophagus.  On May 18 the sufferer was taken to the General 
  Hospital, Buffalo, and examined by the best physicians in that city, who gave 
  no encouragement.  He was brought home and given the best care possible until 
  he died.  Mr. Burns was man of wonderful endurance or he would have died long 
  before he did.  He was well and favorably known in Smethport as a man who 
  always attended strictly to his own business.  He was a devoted member of St. 
  Elizabeth’s Catholic church, and received all the last rites of the church 
  before his death.  The funeral was held at St. Elizabeth’s church Saturday 
  morning, Rev. M.P. Floor officiating.
  
    Philip H. Linderman, one of the best known newspaper men in this section of 
  the State, died at his home in Bradford on Wednesday morning, of tuberculosis, 
  aged 46 years.  “Commodore” Linderman, as he was most familiarly known, had 
  been connected with the McKean county press since 1878, his last newspaper 
  venture being the Sunday News, which he conducted for ten or twelve years.  
  For the past two or three years Mr. Linderman had not been permanently 
  connected with any newspaper.  The deceased was a writer of far more than 
  ordinary ability and was a most companionable gentleman in every sense of the 
  word, and he counted his friends by the legions and his death will be greatly 
  lamented by all.  The deceased leaves a wife, two girls and a boy, who have 
  the heartfelt sympathy of a wide circle of friends in their great affliction.
  
    After a short illness of less than a week Mrs. Francis Sherwood died of 
  typhoid pneumonia, at the residence of her uncle, Philetos Ford, Esq., on last 
  Thursday morning, June 24th.  Profound grief has filled many hearts that were 
  all unprepared for this sudden departure of one so generally honored and 
  beloved among all the people of this community.  Mrs. Francis Lorinda Ford 
  Sherwood was born at Norwich, N.Y., March 1, 1847, and on July 10, 1867, was 
  married to Major Mervin Sherwood, an officer in the Union Army.  Whether from 
  wounds or other causes is not known exactly, but Major Sherwood, some time 
  ago, completely lost his reason, and none of his people have been allowed to 
  see him for several years.  Few knew of the sorrow, worse than death, which 
  the devoted wife carried about continually, and concealed so bravely.  She 
  arose above all her trials and burdens and sought that supernatural strength 
  which sustained her and in her sympathizing heart found relief and loving 
  delight in doing for others, and helping wherever she could in ways that were 
  sensible and sincere.  Some abiding testimony of the strength of character, 
  the honorable and transparent nature and the beautiful and simple Christian 
  life, ought to be left on record, as the grave closes upon all that is mortal 
  of such a rare and noble woman.  In her was found a brave spirit, a noble soul 
  and a true and loving heart.  She bore the cross of suffering with a bright 
  courage entailing cheerfulness and unselfish consideration for others.  She 
  was open minded, open hearted, open handed, and carried the light of 
  sincerity, decision and charity in her face; impressing one as being the very 
  soul of honor and above everything that was petty unkind or false in the least 
  degree.  Such a life was, of course, beautiful in its ??? in the calm and 
  strong spirit in the face of death, in the sincere and trusting soul which 
  rested in its childlike faith, in the loving and thankful reception of the V
  (??) as the light and support through the valley of the shadow of death into 
  the great world of life beyond.  “Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.”
    Funeral services were held in St. Luke’s church on Saturday morning, and at 
  Norwich N.Y., on Monday where the interment took place.
  
  July 9, 1897
  
    Mr. and Mrs. F.D. Gallup are the proud parents of a baby girl.  The young 
  lady made her appearance last Monday morning.  The Democrat unites with a host 
  of friends in tendering its congratulations.
  
    Elk county has another murder on her records and the murderer, John Sobel, 
  is still at large.  In a fit of jealous rage he instantly killed Andrew 
  Krulsic and fatally wounded Andy Ballaint,  All are Hungarians and residents 
  of Benzinger township. – Kane Republican
  
    J.J. McCloskey, a Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg R,R. Fireman, was overcome 
  by heat last Sunday afternoon while firing on his engine at Kerner,  The 
  unfortunate man was hurried to Bradford and placed in the hospital, where he 
  died at an early hour Monday morning,
  
  July 16, 1897
  
    Joseph Goffnett died at his home in Bradford on Tuesday last, aged 61 years.
  
    Mrs. George Allen, sister of Hon. W.W. Brown, died at her home in Syracuse 
  on Saturday, aged about 56 years.  Although only meager details of her 
  sickness have been received, it is believed her death was the result of a 
  stroke of paralysis.  This is the first death in the Brown family, which 
  consisted of six children. – Bradford Record.  The deceased was a niece of 
  Hon. W.S. Brownell, of this borough.
  
    L.T. More, one of Cameron county’s oldest and best known citizens died at 
  the home of his son in Sterling Run on Wednesday of last week, at the advanced 
  age of 86 years and 5 months.  Mr. More settled in Cameron county 46 years 
  ago, and was for years one of the most prominent lumbermen in this section of 
  the state.  He leaves to mourn his death a family of six sons and three 
  daughters, besides a wide circle of friends and acquaintances.  The interment 
  took place at Rich Valley on Friday last.
  
    Wm. Talbut died at his home in Lafayette township at an early hour Tuesday 
  morning, at the advanced age of 83 years.  The deceased came to McKean county 
  in February, 1847, and located on the farm which he cleared and resided upon 
  until the day of his death.  The deceased leaves a wife and two daughters, 
  Mrs. A.J. Parker, of East Smethport, and Mrs. Merrill, of Ulysses.  Mr. Talbut 
  was a member of the Congregational church.,  The funeral was held at the 
  deceased’s late home on Wednesday afternoon, Rev. J.W. Sanborn, of this 
  borough, officiating.
  
    Mrs. Charles Hyland died at her home on Perce brook, Keating township, on 
  Tuesday last after an illness of nearly two years, aged about 75 years.  The 
  deceased leaves three sons and four daughters.  The funeral was held at St. 
  Elizabeth’s church this borough on Thursday morning, Rev. Father Flood 
  officiating.  The remains were interred in St. Elizabeth’s cemetery.
  
    The Bradford Record says:  The suicide of George R. Blakely is still 
  commanding attention and some interesting developments are promised.  Futile 
  efforts have been made for several days to recover a diamond dirt stud valued 
  at $175 and a valuable finger ring known to have been worn by Blakely on the 
  night of the tragedy.  Blakely is also known to have had a sum of silver money 
  in his possession which was missing when his body was found.  The family and 
  friends of the dead man were not satisfied with the result of the coroner’s 
  inquest, and considerable talk is being indulged in.
  
    Edward Zink, aged 21 years was drowned in Potato creek at Crosby on Thursday 
  of last week.  The young man, who worked in the shingle mill at Crosby, went 
  to the creek alone without telling anyone where he was going.  Afterwards his 
  clothing was found on the bank of the stream, and a search for the missing man 
  was at once began and after about an hour his body was recovered.  Zink was a 
  resident of Great Valley, N.Y., where his mother resides.  Besides a mother he 
  leaves two brothers.  About five years ago another brother lost his life by 
  drowning at Bullis Mills.  The remains were brought to Specht & Sasse’s 
  undertaking rooms in this borough, where they were prepared for burial and on 
  Saturday they were taken to Great Valley for interment.
  
  Found Drowned
    Postmaster Beller received a telegram yesterday from Thos. F. Murphy, 
  superintendent of Belvue Hospital., New York City, notifying him that the body 
  of Alfred Johnson was lying in the morgue of that city, drowned and requesting 
  the postmaster to communicate with the friends of the deceased.
    A brother of the drowned man, Otto Bergstrom – Bergstrom it appears being 
  the family name-who works at Straight Creek, was notified and it s expected 
  that he will proceed to New York to take charge of the remains.
  Alfred Johnson, the drowned man, was a native of Sweden, about 30 years of 
  age, and for the past three years has been working in this vicinity most of 
  the time at Kushequa.  For some time past he has been contemplating a trip to 
  his home in K?? Sweden, but owing to the fact that he was slightly mentally 
  unbalanced a point which he appeared to grasp, he hesitated to go alone.  On 
  last Thursday, however, he purchased a money order for $100 payable to himself 
  at destination, and with somewhere in the neighborhood of $100 in cash on his 
  person, started for New York city, from where he intended to sail for Sweden.  
  A strange point in this connection is that his brother, Amil Bergstrom, left 
  the United States for Sweden about two years ago, and on his arrival at 
  Liverpool shot and killed himself.  Mt. Jewett Herald.
  
  Killed By the Cars
    The Bradford Record of last Friday says:  The Knights Templar special train 
  over the B.R.&P., which left this city at an early hour this morning, 
  returning to Salamanca, struck and instantly killed a man named John Mahany at 
  Limestone.
    Mahany was a resident of Chipmunk and was one of the Mahany brothers, owners 
  of a farm in the most prolific section of the Chipmunk oil field.  He had been 
  in Bradford on a several days visit, and last night started for home.  He 
  tried too borrow some money to pay his car fare, but was unsuccessful, and it 
  is supposed he either walked to Limestone or stole a ride on a freight train.  
  About 5:30 o’clock he appeared at the Limestone house and applied for 
  admission.  Tom Casey, brother of Landlord Casey, answered his call, and 
  informed him that everybody about the house was in bed yet and that he would 
  have to wait.  Mahany started down the street and was crossing the B.R.&P. 
  tracks when the Knights Templar special came along.  There is an electric gong 
  at this place, and when the gong sounded Mahany in surprise stopped and turned 
  to look at it, just as the engine struck him.  He was hurled a distance of 
  about 150 feet, and was instantly killed.  When picked up not a scratch or 
  mark of any kind was found on his body.  Coroner Spellman of Salamanca was 
  notified and at once went to Limestone.  Subsequent examination of the body 
  showed that the back had been broken, the skull fractured and five ribs 
  broken.  At the request of a brother of the deceased no inquest was held.  The 
  remains were prepared for burial and this afternoon will be taken to Allegany 
  where the aged mother of the unfortunate man resides and where interment will 
  be made.
    Mahany was aged about 43 years and was not married.  He is survived by his 
  mother and three brothers, Cornelius and C.H., of chipmunk, and P.W., 
  wholesale grocer of Erie.  The funeral will be held Saturday morning at 9:30 
  o’clock.
    The deceased was well known in Smethport where he was known by the name 
  of “Jack” Mahany.  He worked for lumber jobbers in this section for a number 
  of years and was a frequent visitor in town.
  
  July 23, 1897
  
      Mr. John McCabe died at the residence of John Brown, in Bradford, last 
  Monday night, aged 83 years.  The deceased is survived by seven daughters.
  
    Henry H. Garthwaite, who conducted a furniture store at Port Allegany for a 
  number of years, died at his home in that place on Tuesday of last week, after 
  a long and painful illness.
  
    Mrs. Mary Ann Murphy, aged about 70 years, died in Eldred township on Friday 
  of last week.  Mrs. Murphy was one of the old residents of the county, having 
  spent the greater part of her life within its borders.  She leaves three sons 
  and three daughters to mourn their loss.  The deceased was a consistent member 
  of the Advent church, and was a woman who was highly esteemed for her many 
  virtues.  The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at the residence of her son 
  Lorenzo Murphy, in Eldred township, and the interment took place in the cook 
  burying ground.
  
    Claude Shattuck, of Brooklyn, N.Y., who was called here by the recent death 
  of his grandmother, the late Mrs. Ellen Hyland, was a most agreeable caller at 
  the Democrat office the forepart of the week.  Mr. Shattuck is an advanced 
  student at Yale College, and a well-known athlete.
  
  Death of Pioneer Mother
    After an illness of nearly two years, her deathbed surrounded by her 
  mourning children and loving neighbors, Mrs. Ellen Hyland, one of the best 
  known and most highly esteemed ladies of Keating township, passed to the 
  painless life beyond, at ten minutes past eleven o’clock, Tuesday night, July 
  14, 1897.
    Death came peacefully.  But a moment, it seemed, ere her eyes were closed in 
  this final sleep by a daughter’s tender hands.  She was fully conscious and 
  recognized those about her.  Mrs. Hyland, though not an American by birth, was 
  characteristically a true American mother – of the noble, patient womanhood of 
  McKean county’s pioneers.  She was born in the North of Ireland – that part of 
  the isle of scholars, saints and statesmen, which furnished to Pennsylvania 
  the sturdy Scotch-Irish, from which rugged ancestry have sprung many of the 
  greatest men of this grand old Commonwealth.
    Her age was 73 years.  When a child, she, with her parents and several 
  brothers and sisters, locating at Port Carbon, Schuykill county, Pa.,  Here in 
  her early girlhood she was married to Charles Hyland, a young mining expert, 
  well to do.  Soon after their marriage the young couple removed to McKean 
  county, settling on a a large tract of the finest land in this section of the 
  State, located three miles Northeast of Smethport, on Hyland brook.  On this 
  farm were reared in healthfulness, usefulness, contentment their seven 
  children, and here, fifteen years ago, died, mourned by all who knew him, the 
  father and from this dear old home – as above mentioned – passed the mother to 
  join him and from him to part no more. 
    The children, all of whom were present at their mother’s death and burial 
  are:  Mrs. Katherine Welsh, Fredonia, N.Y.; Mrs. Mary Tafel, Brooklyn, N.Y.; 
  Mrs. Delia Gormally, Pittsburg; Mrs. Ella Quigley, Olean, N.Y.; Hugh, Oil 
  city; John and Charles, Jr., residents of the old homestead.
    The funeral, held at St. Elizabeth’s Catholic church, Smethport, July 16, 
  was largely attended by the best known residents of the township and borough.  
  At 10 o’clock a Requiem High Mass was celebrated by the deceased’s pastor, 
  Rev. M. flood, who preached an eloquent and most impressive sermon, paying 
  touching tributes to the life and Christian qualities of the departed mother 
  and her children.  The remains rest in the family burial plot in St. 
  Elizabeth’s cemetery.  
  
  July 30, 1897
  
    The family of the late U.B. church desire to return their thanks to the 
  members of Post 141 and 347, G.A.R., and to all other friends and neighbors 
  for the many acts of kindness shown during the late illness and at the funeral 
  of the deceased.
  
    John P. Oberg, one of the oldest and most highly respected Swedish citizens 
  of this county, died at his home in Mt. Jewett on Monday of last week, of 
  cancer of the stomach, aged72 years.  The deceased is survived by a widow and 
  several children.
  
    Mrs. H.J. Gorman died at her home in Simpson after an illness of nearly two 
  years on Monday last, aged 49 years and 13 days.  The deceased leaves a 
  husband, two sons and three daughters.  Mrs. Gorman was well liked by a wide 
  circle of friends, who speak in the highest terms of her many admirable 
  qualities.  The remains were brought to Smethport Thursday morning and the 
  funeral took place at St. Elizabeth’s church, Rev. Father flood officiating.  
  Interment in St. Elizabeth’s cemetery.
  
    Col. U.L. Davis, one of the pioneers of Bradford and a man well known and 
  highly respected, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. H.M. Spence, at 
  Callery, Butler county, on Saturday.  He was aged 85 years, and it was his 
  custom on each succeeding year to write a birthday poem.  Some of those found 
  their way into print.  The remains will be interred at Angelica, N.Y., 
  tomorrow.  Deceased was a member of John S. Melvin Post of this city, and it 
  is expected that a number of his late comrades will attend the funeral.- 
  Bradford Record of Monday.
  
  Death of Mrs. Gillis
    Mrs. Anna D. Gillis, wife of C.V Gillis, Esq., died last Saturday morning at 
  7:30 o’clock, says the Kane Republican, at the family residence on Fraley 
  street, in this place, after a long and protracted illness.  The cause of her 
  death was softening of the spinal column, and although every means known to 
  medical science were applied all proved futile.  The deceased had been in 
  failing health about four years.
    Mrs. Gillis was born in Whitehall, Cumberland Co., Pa., on the 2d day of 
  July, 58 years ago.  After her marriage she came to Ridgway with her husband 
  and 22 years ago the came to Kane, where they have since resided.  She has 
  been a devoted  member of the Baptist church of Kane since its organization 
  and her gentle manners and lovable disposition won the sincere friendship of 
  all those who came in contact with her.  She leaves besides her husband, two 
  sons, J.H. and C.B. Gillis, and a daughter, Miss Anna C. Gillis, together with 
  a large circle of loving friends, to mourn her death.
  
  August 6, 1897
  
    Gardner Callen, of East Smethport, and his sister, Mrs. Maurice Hall, of 
  this borough, were called to Muskegon, Mich., last Monday, by a telegram 
  apprising them of the death of their brother, H.B. Callen, who, up to five 
  years ago was a resident of this place.
  
    Cornelius Riley was fatally injured in the A.&K. railroad yards in Bradford 
  last Wednesday evening.  Mr. Riley had been up the West Branch on a berry 
  picking trip, and returned to Bradford on a freight train, and on reaching the 
  yards Mr. Riley was about to jump from one car to another when a trainman 
  pulled the coupling pin and the unfortunate man was precipitated to the 
  ground.  He fell between the rails and was caught under the brake beam, and 
  before he was released from his perilous position he was so badly injured that 
  he only survived about three hours.  Mr. Riley had an extensive acquaintance 
  throughout the county.  For about twenty years he had resided in Bradford, 
  going to that city from Annin township.  He was a brother-in-law of Eugene 
  Mullin, Esq., of Bradford, and was highly esteemed by a wide circle of friends 
  and acquaintances.  Mr. Riley was in the 63d year of his age.
  
  August 13, 1897
  
    Mrs. Mary A. Dillon died at her home at Custer city on Monday last, age 48 
  years.  The deceased leaves two sons.
  
    John Green died at his home, at Mt. Alton, on Wednesday of last week, of 
  typhoid fever, aged 63 years.  The deceased was an Odd Fellow and a member of 
  the Macabees.  His remains were taken to Canton, Pa., for interment.
  
    Dr. William T. Humphrey died at his home in Osceola, Tioga county, a few 
  days ago.  Dr. Humphrey served in the army three years and seven months as 
  surgeon of the famous Bucktails, and also in the 149th Pennsylvania 
  Volunteers.  In 1875-6 he represented Tioga county in the Legislature.
  
    Frank O’Grady, of Falls Creek, succumbed to the fatal disease, anthrax, this 
  morning and several other employees at the tannery are in a very serious 
  condition.  The fatalities are causing considerable alarm and the State Board 
  of Health will probably be asked to investigate the matter.  The disease is a 
  new one in this section of the country.  It is described as a malignant 
  pustule which when transmitted is particularly fatal.  Anthrax is a 
  microscopic bacterial organism and cattle and sheep are most susceptible to 
  its deadly influence.  It may be transmitted to man by inoculation., - DuBois 
  Express
  
  Thomas J. Malone Ends His Life
    The Kane Republican of last Saturday says:  This community was greatly 
  shocked this orning to learn that Thomas James Malone was found lying in an 
  unconscious state last night about 10:45 o’clock in the ditch at the corner of 
  Bayard and Dawson streets.  He was taken to his home on Dawson street, a few 
  doors away and appeared to be suffering greatly from some unknown cause.  Dr. 
  Larson was summoned immediately but Malone was dead when he reached the 
  house.  There was a two ounce bottle of aconite found on his person and not 
  more than a teaspoonful had been taken from it.  Whether that deadly poison 
  was the cause of his death will not be known unless an inquest is held.
    The deceased was born in Ridgway, Elk county, and would have been 35 years 
  old had he lived until the 10th day of this month.  He was married to Mary 
  Sharp, of Williamsport, about ten years ago.  In 1881 he started the Kane 
  Leader but disposed of that paper soon after.  He was an excellent printer and 
  worked at that business in Elmira, Williamsport, Warren and other places 
  besides Kane.  If he had cared for himself as any man of his mental caliber 
  should, he could have held a leading position in any printing establishment in 
  the country.
    He leaves a mother, wife, two children and many friends to mourn his 
  untimely death.  The remains will be taken to Brockwayville on Monday where 
  the funeral will be held.  They will be interred in the cemetery in that place 
  in a lot belonging to his mother. 
  
  August 20, 1897
  
  Mrs. Charles D. Clark, of Olean, committed suicide Sunday night by swallowing 
  a dose of aconite.  Recently Mrs. Clark’s health began to fail and she became 
  totally deranged.
  
    Elizabeth, wife of J.E. Ward, died in Bradford Sunday last aged 40 years and 
  6 months.  The deceased had been a resident of Bradford for 16 years and is 
  survived by a husband and three sons.
  
  Samuel P. Bray died at his home in Kane on Friday last, aged about 52 years.  
  The deceased had been a resident of Kane for about thirty years.  He was a 
  veteran of the late war and is survived by two sons and two daughters.
  
  The Death of H.B. Callen.
    The Democrat two weeks ago made mention of the death of H.B. Callen, a 
  former resident of Smethport, which occurred at Muskegon, Mich.  It appears 
  that Mr. Callen death was caused by carbolic acid, which he evidently took 
  with suicidal intent.  The Muskegon Daily chronicle, of August 2 , contains 
  the following particulars of Mr. Callen’s sad death.
    Hezekiah B. Callen, of 119 Third street, who would have been 42 years of age 
  the 22nd of next September, committed suicide Sunday night by drinking 
  carbolic acid.  HE leave a family consisting of a widow, three sons and two 
  daughters – Clarence aged 18, William D. aged 14, Mary Elizabeth aged 12, 
  Arlie aged 9 and Lillian aged 2.
    Mr. Callen’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. William E. Callen, reside at Allegany 
  county N.Y.  He leaves also a sister, Mrs. Maurice Hall, of Smethport, Pa., 
  two half sisters. – Mrs., Charles Pratt of Smethport, and Miss Elsie Callen of 
  Alfred Center, Allegany county, N.Y,  A brother, Gardiner Callen, resides at 
  Smethport and another brother, Willis D. Callen in New York State.
    Mr. Callen came from Pennsylvania to S??by and lived there three years, 
  coming to Muskegon two years ago,  Since March 3, 1896, he has been employed 
  in the dyeing department of the Amazon Hosery Co’s factory running the washing 
  machine.  His son Clarence was also employed there dyeing the wool and William 
  had been employed until recently at the Amazon factory,  a short time ago he 
  secured work at the Muskegon Valley Furniture Co’s factory and went to work 
  there.  Saturday noon he was temporarily laid off because there was not enough 
  work to keep him busy,
    Thursday morning Mr. Callen went to Lake Harbor on his bicycle.  He met with 
  an accident and was forced to walk back.  Thursday at noon he told his wife he 
  didn’t feel well enough to work and she advised him not do so,.  He had spoken 
  to superintendent A.P. Griffith of the factory and told him he was ill and 
  would have to quit work for a while. This leave of absence was readily given 
  him.
    For some time Mr. Callen had been despondent because of his increasing ill 
  health.,  He seemed to anticipate a siege of sickness and he dreaded being out 
  of employment, fearing his family would suffer if he were unemployed.
    Friday morning he went back to work but Saturday he was ill again.  Sunday 
  night Mr. Callen complained that his legs and feet pained and so some carbolic 
  acid was procured from a drug store and he bathed his feet.  He said 
  afterwards he felt touch better.
    Sunday night he went to sleep in another room than that in which he usually 
  slept and his wife suggested he would not rest.  He said he would rest all 
  right and took his 9-years-old son, Arlie to bed with him.
    The two other sons came in at 10:30 and their father conversed with them.  
  All then retired and Arlie, the boy who slept with his father, was not 
  disturbed during the night.
    Mrs. Callen arose at 5:30 and stopped to the door to see if her husband was 
  still sleeping,.  She intended if he were awake to ask him how he felt and if 
  not to leave him undisturbed.  As soon as she opened the door she saw what had 
  happened.  The boys were called from upstairs and later Coroner Vauderlinde 
  was notified.
    The coroner shortly after 7 o’clock empaneled a jury consisting of Henry 
  Bywhold, Herman Ferch, Thomas Greca, Thomas Capp, Henry Baker and Martin 
  Cramer.  The widow was the only witness examined and the jury returned a 
  verdict of suicide.
    Mr. Callen was a member of the Modern Woodmen and carried an insurance of 
  $3,000 in that order.
  
  August 27, 1897
  
    James Barrows, a well known citizen and former business man of Duke Centre, 
  committed suicide last Saturday evening by taking laudanum.  The deceased had 
  resided in Duke Centre about 16 years, and was at one time a prosperous 
  merchant.  A few days ago he failed in business and his trouble led him to 
  drink and at several times of late he had attempted to end his life.  He was 
  76 years of age and leaves a wife and two sons.
  
    Marion Rose, aged 14 years, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Rose, 
  died at Silver Lake, near Binghamton on Thursday evening, August 10, after a 
  brief illness, which was not considered serious until a short time before she 
  expired.  Peritonitis developed rapidly, and brought her young life to a close 
  before any of the relatives of the family in this town knew of her illness.
    Born in Smethport in 1883 and living here until with two years past, Marion 
  Rose was known to most of our people and was beloved by all her friends and 
  youthful companions as a child of quiet, affectionate disposition, even 
  temper, kindly ways and gentle, gracious manners.  Her loss will be keenly 
  felt, and when the sad news of her decease came so unexpectedly there was wide 
  spread sorrow and sympathy through this whole community for the parents and 
  relatives of this lovely child, who, like a fair flower has been transplanted 
  from our sight into Paradise,m the fair garden of the Lord.
    “God gathers to Himself one finished flower.”
    After a service by the Rev. J.H. McCandless at the Rose cottage, at Silver 
  Lake on Saturday morning, the journey of 14 lilies to Binghamton was made, 
  where the burial service was said in Trinity Memorial church.  The clergy 
  officiating were the rector, Rev. J.H. LaRoche; Rev. S.D. Day, rector of the 
  church of the Good Shepherd, Binghamton, and Rev. J.H. McCandless, rector of 
  St. Luke’s, Smethport.  About the altar and chancel were arranged many 
  beautiful plants and floral offerings.  The vested choir of the church sang 
  the psalms I the office for the dead and the hymns, “Peace, Perfect Peace,” 
  and “Abide With Me.”  The interment was at Floral Park, and a large number 
  attended the services at the grave, where the final prayers were said by the 
  Rev. J.H. McCandless, who also hallowed the two plots of ground belonging to 
  Mr. Robert and Mr. Edward Rose, by a service of benediction.  The beauty and 
  peace attending the whole service were in impressive harmony with the fair 
  form and sweet face that seemed to have caught a glimpse of heavenly things 
  and smiled in gladness at the sight.
  
  September 3, 1897
  
    C.W. Gardner, Sr., died at his home in Bradford, at an early hour Wednesday 
  morning, after a short illness, aged 59 years.  Mr. Gardner had been a 
  resident of Bradford for many years, going there from Elmira, N.Y., where for 
  a long time he had held the position of Superintendent of the Susquehannna 
  Division of the Erie Railroad.  After taking up his residence in Bradford Mr. 
  Gardner was chief train dispatcher of the Erie road in that city.  A few years 
  ago the deceased was the Democratic candidate for Mayor of Bradford, being 
  defeated by the Republican opponent, Hon, Loyal Word.  He was a most genial 
  and courteous gentleman in every sense of the word, and counted his friends by 
  the legion.  He is survived by a widow and two sons, who will have the 
  heartfelt sympathy of a wide circle of friends in their great bereavement.
  
  September 10, 1897
  
    Mrs. T.J. Powers died at her home in Bradford on Friday last aged about 60 
  years.  Mrs. Powers had been a resident of Bradford for 20 years, and is 
  survived by a husband and four children.
  
    Nazro DuWolf, aged 60 years died at the home of his daughter in Bradford on 
  Tuesday last.  The deceased had resided in Bradford 20 years.
  
  September 24, 1897
  
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  Fatal Shooting Accident
    A deplorable shooting accident occurred on Mt. Raub shortly after noon on 
  Saturday.  Harry Connolly, a well known printer, accompanied by Willie 
  Connolly, his 12-year-old nephew, started from the latter’s home on Hillside 
  avenue, to the woods on Mt. Raub, on a hunting expedition.  After proceeding a 
  short distance up the hill Connolly sent the boy back home for a pail of 
  water.  After the lad had been gone a short time Connolly fired a charge of 
  shot at a stump a short distance below the place where he was seated.  He had 
  no idea that Willie was near when he fired, but the lad was not far from the 
  stump, and one shot from the gun penetrated his heart.
    The lad staggered from the bushes and told his uncle he had shot him.  
  Connolly assisted the wounded boy back to his home where he died in a few 
  moments.
    Coroner Sherman investigated the shooting and finding that it was purely 
  accidental concluded that an inquest would not be necessary. – Bradford Era
  
    Hon. Roger Sherman, a prominent attorney of Titusville, died suddenly in New 
  York on Saturday last, where he had gone on a business mission.
  
    John A. Russell died very suddenly at his home in Bradford at an early hour 
  Wednesday morning of heart disease, aged 39 years.  He is survived by a wife.
  
    Chas. Hickey, of Lafayette township, aged 67 years, died at the poor house 
  last Tuesday.  Deceased was a veteran of the late war, and was buried in the 
  G.A.R. lot in Rose Hill cemetery Thursday.
  
  October 1, 1897
  
    D.?. Huff, one of Kane’s best known business men, died at his home in that 
  place on Monday last after a long illness, aged 54 years.  The deceased was a 
  member of the Congregational church, and was a member of the I.O.O.F.  Mr. 
  Huff was a man of most admirable qualities, and his death will be greatly 
  regretted by a wide circle of friends.  He is survived by a wife and four boys.
  
    Mrs. William Coveley died at her home in East Smethport on Tuesday morning 
  last after a long illness, aged about 48 years.  Mrs. Coveley was a woman of 
  many admirable qualities, and her death will be sincerely mourned by a wide 
  circle of friends and acquaintances in this section where she has resided for 
  about 20 years.  Besides a husband the deceased leaves three daughters, Mrs. 
  E.W. Jones, Misses Bessie and Minnie, and two sons, George and John, all of 
  this place, to mourn their great loss.  The funeral was held at St. 
  Elizabeth’s church, Thursday morning, Rev. Father Flood officiating.  The 
  interment took place in St. Elizabeth’s cemetery.
  
    Charles E. Miller, clerk at the Grand Central, received the sad tidings 
  Monday last of the death of his brother, Wm. Miller, which occurred at his 
  home at Cold Spring, near West Point, N.Y.  Mr. Miller left for cold Spring 
  Tuesday morning.  He will have the heartfelt sympathy of all in his 
  bereavement.
  
  October 8, 1897
  
    Walter, the three-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. F.J. Silfies of Clermont, 
  died on Monday morning after an illness of about two weeks, of typhoid fever.
  
    The DuBois Express of Saturday says:  John King aged 39 years, died at 
  Eldred, McKean county, on Thursday of typhoid fever.  His body was brought to 
  DuBois on the 8:30 P.R.R. train this morning.  Undertaker Flegal met it at the 
  station and conveyed it to the home of his father, A.J. King, of the Third 
  ward.  The deceased was married, but his wife died about six years ago, 
  leaving non children.  Funeral services will be conducted at the housie by 
  Rev. Rich at 2:00 tomorrow afternoon.  Interment will be made in Salem 
  cemetery, Redfern.
  
    It has been a long time since a death occurred in Eldred, which has brought 
  forth so many remarks of sorrow and regret, as that which removed from our 
  midst that whole-souled, genial and generous friend, John W. King.  He passed 
  peacefully away Thursday afternoon, about 5 o’clock, as a result of a severe 
  attack of typhoid fever, aged about 47 years.  Deceased had resided in Eldred 
  for nearly 15 years, and from the nature of his business, which brought him in 
  contact with all classes of people, he had a very large acquaintance, and was 
  a prominent figure at nearly all public gatherings in North-western 
  Pennsylvania and Southwestern New York.  He was generous to a fault and no one 
  who asked a favor at his hands ever had cause to complain. – Eldred Eagle.
  
    A horrible accident occurred at Port Allegany Tuesday by which the three-
  year-old daughter of Mr. John Berwick was burned to death.  We have only been 
  able to get meager particulars, but from what we have been able to learn the 
  facts appear to be about as follows.  The little girl had been down town with 
  her mother, and on the way home had complained of being hungry, and before 
  they reached the house ran on ahead of her mother, entered the house, turned 
  on the gas and throwing a lighted match in the stove an explosion of gas 
  followed.  The little girl’s dress was set on fire, and she was so badly 
  burned that she only lived a short time after her mother reached her.  We 
  understand that the mother has been bereft of her reason by the great 
  affliction that befell her, and doubts are entertained of her recovery.  The 
  father was absent from home when the accident occurred.  This is one of the 
  saddest cases that we have been called upon to record in a long time.
  
  
  October 15, 1897
  
    Miss Rachel d. Gilfillan died in New York city on Friday last, after a short 
  illness, aged 21 years and 11 months.  Miss Gilfillan had gone to New York to 
  spend the winter with her brother, A.J. Gilfillan, of the firm of Holmes & 
  Gilfillan, of this borough, when she was stricken down by the fell destroyer 
  just after she had passed the threshold of early womanhood.  Miss Gilfillan 
  visited Smethport only a short time ago, and during her stay in our midst made 
  many friends by her gentle and lady like manners and the news of her death was 
  a shock to this community.  Miss Gilfillan was born in Nebraska, Pa., in 
  November, 1876, and is survived by her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. 
  Gilfillan, and two sisters, Mrs. C.W. Smith, of Warren, and Mrs. C.U. Walter, 
  of Washington, D.C., and one brother, Alba J. Gilfillan, of this borough.  The 
  funeral was held at Warren on Tuesday, and the interment took place in Oakland 
  cemetery, that place.  The grief stricken family have the heart-felt sympathy 
  of a wide circle of friends in their great affliction.
  
    Henry B, Robarts died at his home in Ceres on Monday.
  
    The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. George Rudolph, of Clermont, died on Monday 
  last.  The funeral was held on Tuesday at Clermont, Rev. T.R. Taylor, of this 
  borough, officiating.  The Democrat tenders it heartfelt sympathy to the grief 
  stricken parents.
  
  October 22, 1897
  
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    Miss Hilda Larson was called to West Virginia last Monday by a dispatch 
  apprising her of the serious illness of her sister, Mrs. John Lund, formerly 
  of this county.
  
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  Death of George Husted.
    Died at his home in this borough on Saturday last of typhoid fever, George 
  Husted, aged 39 years and 11 months.
    The deceased moved to his borough early in August last from Nanson(?), Elk 
  county, and at once proceeded to erect a house.  Before he got the building 
  far enough along to move his family into the same, he was taken sick, but 
  pluckily kept about his work until he got his family located in the building 
  and then he took to his bed, from which he never arose.  Mr. Husted was a 
  great sufferer for five weeks and as his disease had got such a strong hold on 
  him before he gave up and called in a physician there were but slight hopes 
  from the first that his life could be saved.  He was a mill wright by trade 
  and was a hard working, industrious man.  Besides a wife and two children, 
  Grace, aged 14 years, and Maude, aged 10 years, he leaves an aged mother, all 
  who reside in this borough, to mourn their great loss.
    The deceased was a member in good standing of Foster Lodge, I.O.O.F., of Rew 
  City, and of the K.O.T.M. of Eldred, in the latter organization he carried an 
  insurance of $2,000.  The funeral was held at the house on Monday afternoon at 
  2:00 o’clock, Rev. T.R. Taylor, pastor of the Baptist church, officiating.  
  The interment took place in Rose Hill cemetery, where the burial service of 
  the I.O.O.F. was gone through with by the members of Foster and Smethport 
  Lodges, I.O.O.F., which were both well represented at the funeral.
  
    Mrs. W.Y. Kivlin died at her home in Rixford on Monday last of typhoid 
  fever.  The deceased leaves a husband and several children.
  
    William Drock, of Knapps Creek fell from the top of a derrick at Rock City 
  on Saturday last, and was instantly killed.  The deceased was 36 years of age 
  and is survived by a wife and son.
  
    George Hazelwood, the B.R.&P. flagman whose skull was fractured by a fall 
  from a caboose at DeGolia on the evening of October 13 and who has since been 
  confined to the hospital, died Wednesday morning.  The deceased was well known 
  in railroad circles, having been employed by the B.R.&P. railroad for several 
  years past.  He was age 30 years and is survived by a widow. – Bradford Star.
  
  October 29, 1897
  
    Dr. J.D. Coon, one of the oldest and best known physicians of Olean, died at 
  his home in that city on Friday last, aged 65 years.
  
    Dr. U.C. Meese died at his home I Warren on Sunday last of heart disease.  
  The deceased was at one time a practicing physician in Bradford.  He is 
  survived by a widow, two daughter and two sons.
  
    Mrs. Rose, wife of W.Z. Georgia, died at her home in State Line Mills, on 
  Thursday of last week, of pneumonia, aged 37 years. The deceased was well 
  known in this borough, as the family resided her for several years.  Besides a 
  husband, Mrs. Georgia leaves three children, two daughters and a son to mourn 
  their loss,  The bereaved family have the sympathy of a wide circle of friends 
  I this section for the great affliction that has befallen them.
  
    Loran C. Horton, proprietor of the Eldred Bottling Works, died at his home 
  in Eldred on Wednesday morning.  He had been ill about a month with grip, and 
  about a week ago complications developed which caused his death.  Mr. Horton 
  was proprietor of the Horton House, Port Allegany, for a long time, and for 
  the last year or more had been proprietor of the Eldred Bottling Works.  He 
  survived by a widow.
  
  November 12, 1897
  
    Richard Delaney died at the home of his son in Olean on Monday last at the 
  advanced age of 86 years.  The deceased was formerly a resident of Sartwell, 
  where the remains were interred on Wednesday.
  
    J.N. Newell was found dead in bed in his room in the Newell block, Bradford, 
  last Tuesday morning.  Heart disease is supposed to have been the cause of his 
  death.  The deceased was 58 years of age, and had been a resident of Bradford 
  much of the time during the past 12 years.
  
    James O’Reilly, son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael O’Reilly, of Keating township, 
  died in Coreopolis, Pa., Friday last of typhoid fever, in the 22d year of his 
  age.  The remains were brought to Smethport and the funeral was held at St. 
  Elizabeth’s church, Monday morning, Rev. Father Flood officiating.  The 
  interment took place in St. Elizabeth’s cemetery.
  
    A letter reached town Monday from our Alaska boys, conveying the sad 
  intelligence that one of their party, T.U. Boulanger, had died there.  The 
  letter was dated the latter part of August.  Bonlanger’s family, consisting of 
  a wife and two small children, lives on East Fifth street, and it is but 
  recently that he sent her $1,000 out of the proceeds of his mining. – Emporium 
  Independent.
  
    Mrs. Sarah C. Fuller, wife of Rev. Timothy C. Fuller, of Bradford, died at 
  her home in that city on Wednesday, from the effects of a fall she sustained 
  about three weeks ago, aged 48 years.  The deceased is survived by a husband, 
  one son and one daughter.
  
    Mrs. Martin Burns died at her home in Keating township on Saturday last 
  after a long illness, aged 67 years.  Mrs. Burns had been a resident of that 
  township 40 years, and those who knew this estimable woman best freely testify 
  to her pure Christian character, and as one who knew her well said, “she was 
  one of the best women that ever lived.”  Besides a husband the deceased leaves 
  one son, Martin, two sons having preceded her to that bourn from which no 
  traveler returns.  The funeral was held at St. Elizabeth’s church Tuesday 
  morning, Rev. Father Flood officiating.  The interment took place in St. 
  Elizabeth’s cemetery.
  
    Mrs. Adelia Sweetland died at her home in Hazel Hurst, Wednesday evening 
  after an illness of about three weeks, aged 56 years.  Mrs. Sweetland had been 
  a resident of Hazel Hurst about five years, where she had greatly endeared 
  herself to the people of that place by her beautiful Christian character.  
  About four years ago her husband, the late J.E. Sweetland, died, and since 
  that time Mrs. Sweetland and her son, Arthur, who holds a responsible position 
  in the store of M.J. Healy have continued to reside at Hazel Hurst.  The 
  remains were taken to Lawrenceville, Pa., her former home, Thursday for 
  interment.  
  
  Early History of McKean County:
    On Friday, Sept. 22, 1865, while engaged in lumbering, Jas McCord, of Otto 
  township, received a blow from a piece of timber, which it feared will result 
  in death.
  
  Early History of McKean County:
    David Cornelius died very suddenly at Kane Summit on Friday, Sept. 15, 
  1865.  Mr. Cornelius had been to Erie on business and had returned as far as 
  Warren when he was taken suddenly ill.  He was taken to Kane, where he died on 
  Friday, as above stated.  He was brought to his home, in Farmers Valley, and 
  buried on Sunday.
  
  November 19, 1897
  
    Wm. G. Henretty died at his home in Bradford on Friday of last week after a 
  short illness of spinal meningitis, aged 34 years.  He leaves a widow and two 
  daughters mourn their loss.
  
    William Magino, alderman of the Fifth ward of Bradford, died at his home in 
  that city on Wednesday last, of dropsy, aged about 56 years.  Deceased had 
  been a resident of Bradford for 17 years, and during the past 12 years he held 
  the office of alderman of the Fifth ward.  He leaves a widow, one daughter and 
  three sons.
  
    The four-months-old child of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Birch, of Ormsby, died on 
  Tuesday last of pneumonia.  The funeral was held Wednesday, Rev. Mr. Tubbs, of 
  Mt. Alton, officiating.  The interment was made in Rose Hill cemetery, this 
  borough.
  
  November 26, 1897
  
    Mr. and Mrs. Fred F. Brown, of Eldred, have the heartfelt sympathy of a wide 
  circle of friends in the great affliction that befell them on Monday of last 
  week, in the death of their bright little son, Frank, aged three years and 
  three months.  The Democrat tenders its condolence to Mr. and Mrs. Brown in 
  their hour of sorrow.
  
    Mr. and Mrs. Philo Arnott, of Cole Creek, have been called upon to mourn the 
  death of their only children – a little girl aged 6 years, who died on Sunday 
  afternoon, and a little boy aged 8 years, who died Monday afternoon.  
  Diphtheria was the disease that caused the death of these little ones.  The 
  parents have the heartfelt sympathy of all in their sad bereavement.
  
    Hiram W. McClure, the first white child born in Cattaraugus county, N.Y., 
  died on Sunday last at his home at Five Mile, near Allegany, aged 91 years.
  
  Death of William J. Hussey
    Died at his home in Bradford on Tuesday last, after an illness of five 
  weeks, of pneumonia which terminated in typhoid fever, William J. Hussey, aged 
  47 years lacking one day.
    The deceased, who was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Hussey, of 
  Keating township, was born in that township, and up to 1891 had always been a 
  resident of this vicinity.  In 1891 he removed his family to Johnsonburg, 
  where he resided for some time.  From Johnsonburg he went to Glen Hazel, and 
  about three years ago moved to Bradford where he has since resided.  
    On February 17, 1874, the subject of this sketch was united in marriage to 
  Miss Mary Hungerford, of Keating township, and the fruits of this union were 
  two daughters, Bessie and Jennie, and a son, Francis, all of whom survive a 
  loving husband and indulgent father.
    Mr. Hussey was well and favorably known throughout this section of the 
  country.  Along in the early eighties he conducted the Chautauqua House in 
  this borough.  Retiring from that hotel he went back onto his farm in Keating 
  township, where he continued to reside until he went to Johnsonburg where he 
  entered business.  He was a genial, whole-souled man, and counted his friends 
  by the legion all of whom regretted to hear of his sad taking off, while yet 
  in the prime of life.
    The remains were brought to Smethport Thursday morning and the funeral was  
  held at St. Elizabeth’s church, Rev. Father Flood, assisted by Rev. Father 
  Hill, officiating.  The interment took place in St. Elizabeth’s cemetery.
    
  Death of Baker J. Stull.
    Died at his home in Keating township at an early hour Friday morning Nov. 
  19, 1897, after a long illness of consumption, baker J. Stull, aged 38 years 
  and 21 days.
    Mr. Stull who had spent nearly all his life in this section was known as a 
  man of the strictest integrity – a manly man in all that the word implies.  No 
  one ever heard anyone speak slightingly of baker Stull.  His life was an open 
  book that all could scrutinize for flaws if they would, and after they had 
  gone over leaves of his life’s work, the verdict would have to be that Baker 
  Stull never knowingly wronged a fellow man; that he had endeavored to live a 
  life as near perfect as is possible for a human being to; and when the final 
  summons came he gave his soul into the keeping of his Heavenly Father, 
  conscious of the fact that he had tried to the best of his ability to live the 
  life of a righteous man, and that he had succeeded in accomplishing that 
  object no man will undertake to deny.  For weeks he was a great sufferer from 
  the insidious disease that finally terminated his life, but the writer, who 
  visited him several times during his last illness, can testify to the fact 
  that he never heard Mr. Stull utter a word of complaint.  He was always 
  cheerful and hopeful that he would ultimately be able to mingle again among 
  his friends, and take his accustomed place in the Lodge room, where he so much 
  loved to be.  He always looked on the bright side of life, and the last time 
  we visited him he was so hopeful that it was with a feeling akin to sorrow 
  that we bade him good bye, conscious in our own mind that the sufferer had but 
  a few days, or weeks at the furthest, to live.  The sands of life were fast 
  running low, but his courage was strong and he was even planning for a trip to 
  Florida in hopes that a warmer climate would prove beneficial to his health.  
  But man proposes and God disposes.
    Baker J. Stull was a son of Mr. J.K. Stull, one of the old settlers of 
  Keating township.  The mother died when the subject of this sketch was seven 
  years of age.  About 15 years ago Baker J. Stull was united in marriage to 
  Miss Rebekah Beckwith, of Famers Valley.  The fruits of this union were three 
  sons and one daughter, who with the father, one brother, J.C. Stull, of 
  Farmers Valley, and a sister, Mrs. N.W. Taylor, of Turtle Point, survive.
    Mr. Stull was a consistent member of the Baptist church, and a member in 
  good standing of Smethport Lodge, No.. 389, I.O.O.F., and of Civilia Rebekah 
  Lodge, I.O.O.F., of this borough.
    The funeral, which was held under the auspices of the Smethport Lodge, No. 
  389, I.O.O.F., and one of the largest ever held in this section of the county, 
  took place Sunday morning.  The friends met at the house at 10 o’clock, and 
  after prayer by Rev. W.A. Bennett, of Farmers Valley, and singing by a choir 
  composed of members of Civilia Lodge, the procession formed and proceeded to 
  the Union church at Farmers Valley, where the funeral was held, Rev. G.W. 
  Halliwell, of Kane assisted by Rev. W.A. Bennett, officiating.  Mr. Halliwell 
  paid a touching tribute to the life and character of the deceased.  The 
  procession at the conclusion of the services at the church, reformed and 
  wended its way to the cemetery located on the farm of Casper Smith, where the 
  impressive and beautiful burial services of the I.O.O.F. were gone through 
  with, according to the last request of the deceased.
    A good man has bone and the Democrat unites with a host of friends in 
  rendering its sympathy to the bereaved family.  May the departed one rest in 
  peace.
  
  December 3, 1897
  
    Capt. E.H. Barnum, a well known oil operator, died very suddenly at his home 
  in Bradford, on Tuesday last, of hemorrhage, aged 50 years.  The deceased had 
  been a resident of Bradford for the past 17 years, and was very popular with a 
  large circle of friends.  He is survived by a widow.
  
    Anthony Nollinger, a German, died at the poor housie on Tuesday last after 
  an illness of four or five weeks, of typhoid fever, age 68 years.  The 
  deceased had been an inmate of the poor housie for several months, having been 
  brought here from West Line, where he had a family consisting of a wife and 
  several children.
  
    A Bolivar dispatch of Tuesday says:  A shocking fatality occurred near Ceres 
  Saturday afternoon.  Reginald Holcomb, of Annin Creek, a nephew of John 
  Holcombe, of this village, was killed while hunting rabbits.  He was one of a 
  party of four 16-year-old boys.  Young Holcomb stood on a hemlock stump 
  watching for the approach of rabbits and dogs.  The butt of his gun rested on 
  the stump.  He held the muzzle in his hands.  In some way the gun slipped and 
  in falling went off.  The load of shot entered the boy’s abdomen on the left 
  side, coming out at the breast on the right side, ploughing a deep and jagged 
  furrow.  His companions carried him to the nearest house, but he died before a 
  doctor could reach him.  He was a bright young man, the son of a widow.
  
  December 10, 1897
  
    Grant Holden, formerly the well known clerk at the Parker Hotel, Gardeau, 
  during F.N. Taylor’s administration, died suddenly at the home of his sister 
  in Clearfield on Wednesday of last week.  Mr. Holden was well and favorably 
  known to many of our citizens.
  
  Death of Col. N.H. Parker
    Intelligence reached this borough Thursday morning that Col. N.H. Parker 
  died at this home in Gardeau, Wednesday evening in the 88th year of his age.  
  Col. Parker had been in poor health for some time and of late his decline had 
  been rapid.  The funeral will be held at Gardeau this (Friday) afternoon.  A 
  more extended notice of this venerable citizen will be given next week.
  
    In full years and faith, Mrs. Laura Ann Gallup passed to her home and crown, 
  Saturday, Dec., 5th, 1897.  She was the daughter of Jonathan Colegrove, and 
  was born Jan. 23, 1823.
    She became the wife of Philelus Gallup Dec. 30, 1844.  Seven children came 
  to their sweet home.  Two of the number survive; J.C, Gallup of Smethport, and 
  A. Lincoln Gallup, of Keating township.  Her religious life began early, 
  becoming a member of the Methodist Episcopal church in 1837 – making a 
  faithful membership of 60 years.
    She found that her faith was all sustaining under the cloudy days of her 
  experience.  Her confinement so long as an invalid gave her an opportunity of 
  testing the faith which gave her victory in the last hour.  She found that it 
  is in the (unreadable) of affliction that God (unreadable) the pure gold of 
  His most precious blessings.
    She was a quiet and loving woman, the central light of her home.
    She was buried in the Colegrove cemetery near by the home of her married 
  life.,  Rev. ?T. Walker, D.D. of Smethport, preached the funeral sermon – 
  Psalm 11:15, “Precious I nthe sight of the Lord is the death of His 
  (unreadable).  Peace to the (unreadable) and memory of one as good and true.
  
  December 17, 1897
  
    Harry McConnall, a popular young man of Kane, dropped dead on the street of 
  that borough, near his parents’ home, on Monday last of apoplexy.  The 
  deceased was 28 years of age, and leaves to mourn his sad and untimely death a 
  father and mother, a brother and four sisters.
  
    Robert Campbell, one of Kane’s oldest and most highly respected citizens, 
  died at the home of his daughter in that borough on Monday last aged 88 
  years.  The deceased is survived by seven children, M.O. Campbell, ex-county 
  superintendent of schools, being one of the number.
  
    Sin Vandermark, a resident of North Kane, was accidentally shot yesterday 
  afternoon and died from the effects about 7 o’clock this morning.  It seems 
  that he was preparing to go out hunting for rabbits and had laid the heavily 
  loaded gun on the floor, while he made some other preparations.  Meanwhile his 
  wife came along and picked the end up and laid on the table, when in some 
  unaccountable manner it was discharged, the contents entering the man’s leg 
  about seven inches below the hip, mutilating the flesh, shattering the femoral 
  borne and rupturing the large blood vessels.  Drs. Armstrong and Evan Kane 
  were immediately summoned, but before they reached his bedside he was very low 
  from loss of blood.  They cut down his large blood vessels and tied them up, 
  thus stopping further loss of blood.  The patient seemed to rally and hopes 
  were entertained that he would be able to withstand the shock and pull through 
  but he soon began to weaken and at seven o’clock this morning he breathed his 
  last.
    The accident cast a gloom over the entire neighborhood as the deceased was 
  well thought of by all that knew him and his untimely death is generally 
  deplored.  He leaves a wife and three small children – Kane Republican, 9th 
  inst.
  
  December 31, 1897
  
    Rev. A.S. Elliott died at his home in Mt. Jewett on Friday of last week, 
  after a long illness.  The deceased was for some time pastor of the 
  Presbyterian church at Mt. Jewett.  The remains were taken to Callensburg 
  Monday for interment.
  
    The funeral of the late Dr. C.D. Buss was held last Sunday  afternoon at the 
  First M.E. church, Bradford.  The funeral was under Masonic auspices Rev. M.R. 
  Webster, pastor of the church, preached the funeral sermon.  The remains were 
  taken to Sherman, N.Y., on Monday for interment.
  
    After a night of debauch in a hovel on Washington street, Bradford, the body 
  of Mollie Moore was found stretched on the floor cold in death last Sunday 
  morning by the dead woman’s sister, Mrs. Nellie Hoitz, and Geo. Moore who had 
  been spending the night with the latter woman,.  A coroner’s inquest was held 
  over the remains and the coroner’s jury returned a verdict that the 
  unfortunate woman’s death was hastened by exposure and ill treatment.
  
    Mrs. Nancy McNally died at the poor house on Tuesday evening from old age.  
  The deceased had been a resident of Smethport for a quarter of a century or 
  more, and was known to all our citizens.  She is survived by two daughters, 
  both of whom, we believe, reside in the West.  About a month ago, owing to 
  failing health, she was taken to the poor house where she could have proper 
  care.  We have been unable to learn Mrs. McNally’s age, but she must have been 
  well on toward 80 years of age.  The funeral was held at St. Elizabeth’s 
  church Thursday morning, Rev. Father Flood officiating.  The remains were 
  taken to Sartwell for interment.
  
    Albertina Anderson, a young girl employed at the Commercial Hotel at 
  Johnsonburg, died on Christmas day under peculiar circumstances.  The coroner 
  was notified of the occurrence, and he empaneled a jury, who, after viewing 
  the remains and listening to a good deal of testimony, rendered a verdict that 
  the unfortunate girl came to her heath by a hemorrhage the result of a 
  miscarriage, cause not known.  The matter is to be thoroughly investigated, 
  however, and arrests will undoubtedly follow as soon as the right parties can 
  be located.  The girl came from Mt. Jewett and was brought to Johnsonburg by 
  an Italian who hangs around the hostelry, and it si thought by many that he 
  was the author of the girl’s ruin.  When found there was a well developed male 
  child by the girl’s side which was also dead. – Kane Republican.
  
  Death of Dr. C.D. Buss
    The people of Bradford were greatly shocked yesterday by the sudden death of 
  Dr. Charles D. Buss, one of the prominent physicians of the city.  Dr. Buss 
  expired in the Capitol restaurant, where he had gone to each dinner.
    About 12:30 the doctor entered the Capitol and order his meal.  The waitress 
  observed nothing unusual in his appearance or actions and went to the kitchen 
  to fill his order.  When she returned with the dinner she noticed that the 
  doctor seemed to be in pain and experienced trouble in breathing.  The girl 
  drew a glass of water and handed it to Dr. Buss.  He took a swallow of the 
  liquid, and the waitress went into the kitchen again and told Mrs. Murty that 
  Dr. Buss seemed ill.  When she came back to the lunch counter again, he was 
  fast losing consciousness.
    Dr. Russell was quickly summoned and Dr. Buss was removed to another room.  
  In a few moments several physicians were trying to resuscitate Dr. Buss, but 
  the attempt was fruitless and he died within five minutes from the time the 
  waitress had first noticed his illness.
    Koch’s ambulance was summoned and the body removed to the lodge room in the 
  Masonic temple.  Mrs. Buss, wife of the deceased, accompanied by their 
  children, Carl, Myron and Rex, left yesterday morning for Franklin to spend 
  the holidays.  They were notified of Dr. Buss’ sudden demise.
    Dr. Buss was 49 years of age, and besides his wife and three children, is 
  survived by his father, Richard Buss and one brother, Elmer, who resides at 
  Parnh(???) Neb.  About 20 years ago Dr. Buss came to Tarport, where he 
  practiced for several years and then removed to Bradford.  He was a specialist 
  in diseases of the eye, ear, nose and throat, and confined himself almost 
  exclusively to the treatment of such ailments.  By those who knew him best Dr. 
  Buss was highly esteemed for his true worth.  At the time of his death Dr. 
  Buss was President of the Board of Health, and a member of the Board of School 
  Control.  Under his direction the Health board had attained an efficiency most 
  creditable to the city.  He was intensely interested in all sanitary movements 
  and devoted considerable time to the work of the organization of which he was 
  president. 
    The physicians who were with Dr. Buss at the time he died are inclined to 
  believe that heart disease was the cause of death.
    The deceased was a member of the following Masonic bodies:  Trinity 
  Commandery, No. 58, K.T. Olive Lodge, No. 575, F.&A.M., Sherman, N.Y,; 
  Bradford Chapter No. 260 R.A.M.; Bradford Conner., No. 43, R.M.; Lodge of 
  Perfection, Rochester; Council Princes of Jerusalem, Rochester, Chapter of 
  Rose-Croix, Rochester; Rochester Consistory; Zem Zem Temple, Erie, Pa; and of 
  T??? Lodge, No. 411, I.O.O.F. – Bradford Era Dec. 25.
    
  
  
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