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  The McKean Democrat 1916
  DEATHS IN MCKEAN COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA JULY-DECEMBER 1916
  THE MCKEAN DEMOCRAT NEWSPAPER, (SMETHPORT)
  
  The following death notices appeared in the McKean Democrat from July through 
  December during the year of 1916.  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 6, 1916.
  
  Page 1.
  11 Killed In Powder Flash At Emporium.
    Emporium, Pa., July 3, - Eleven men are dead as the result of the explosion 
  of 75,000 pounds of smokeless powder in dry house No. 2 of the Aetna 
  Explosives company here, Saturday afternoon, at 2:45 o’clock.  Six of the men 
  were instantly killed, one died enroute to the Williamsport hospital and four 
  died at the hospital.  The train carrying the suffering men was held up two 
  hours above Renovo by a wreck.
    The dead are: H,.F. Lewis of Austin, unmarried; Albert Nelson, Ludlow, 
  unmarried; Otto Towner, Emporium, married, with wife and child; Frank Clinton, 
  Costello, unmarried; Rufus Tyler, unmarried; George Hubbart, Emporium, 
  unmarried, all killed instantly; Orion James, of Cogan House, died entrout in 
  Williamsport hospital; Richard Erickson, Kersey, unmarried; George Blose, 
  Emporium, died about 11:45 Saturday night; Randolph ?___, willliamsport, died 
  yesterday morning at 2:30 o’clock; William Pye, Emporium, died last evening at 
  8:30 o’clock, leaves wife and family.
  (Article continues but no further information on the deceased.)
  
  Page 1.
  Frank Clinton Buried at Coryville.
    Frank Clinton aged 26, who was killed in this latest terrible Emporium 
  disaster was a son of Mrs. Nancy Clinton, who resides with her sister, Mrs. 
  Myer Rice, of Keating township.  Deceased is well and favorably known 
  throughout this section.  Besides his mother he is survived b y a brother and 
  sister, August Smith, in Farmers Valley and Fred Brockham, of Coryville, went 
  to Emporium Sunday and brought the remains to Coryville Monday morning.  The 
  funeral was held at the Brockham home Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Fullum, of the 
  E.B. church officiating.  Interment was made in the Smith family cemetery.
  
  Page 5.
    The Wellsboro Gazette says: Mrs. Charles G. VanValkenburg, aged 70 years, 
  died at the family home in Wellsboro – Eldfrd Place – last Thursday evening, 
  of a complication of diseases.  She was born at Slateville, Tompkins county, 
  N.Y., and was married there to Mr. VanValkenburg in November, 1861.  They soon 
  after came to Wellsboro, where they have since made their home.  She is 
  survived by her husband and six children, as follows:  Mr. William L. Shearer, 
  of Wellsboro; E.A. VanValkenburg, Editor and president of the Philadelphia 
  North American; Mrs. Hugh Darrin and Miss Ruth VanValkenburg at home.  Two 
  brothers also survive her; Charles L. Davis, of Slaterville, N.Y., and T.A. 
  Davis of Wellsboro.  The funeral services were held Sunday afternoon, in 
  charge of the Dr. John E. Manning of the Methodist church.
  
  July 13, 1916.
  
  Page 1.
    The dead body of Vincent Sakmar, of James City, was found in the woods near 
  that place, about four o’clock on Wednesday afternoon, with a bullet hole in 
  the head.  The man is supposed to have committed suicide and the body was 
  still warm when found.  The man is a Slav and arrived at James City last 
  Friday from Toledo, O.  He was supposed to go to work in the plant but had not 
  yet reported for duty.  He left his boarding house about four o’clock and was 
  not seen again until his dead body was found.  The coroner was notified and 
  Thursday morning Deputy Coroner of Elk County Dr. C.G. Walker held an inquest 
  and the jury decided it was a case of suicide.  The man shot himself with 
  a .22 calibre revolver.
    The motive for the deed is not known and Sakmar had many friends and was 
  known to have a bank account of $200.  He had been drinking.
    Sakmar was 26 years of age and was unmarried.  His brothers in Detroit, 
  Mich., and (unreadable), were notified and the brother in Detroit telegraphed 
  that he would come to James City. – Kane Leader.
  
  Page 5.
    Thomas L. Whitton, aged 29, an Olean business man, well known in Smethport, 
  died in a buffalo hospital on Monday of last week.  Death resulted from a 
  complication of ailments.
  
  Page 5.
    Mrs. Maria Champlin, relict of the late Marvin Champlin, was found dead in 
  bed at the home of her brother, Charles Satterlee, at Cattarragus, N.Y., 
  Sunday forenoon, she having been dead several hours.  Other people in the 
  house believing her to be asleep, did not attempt to awaken her until nearly 
  noon, when it was found that she was dead.  Deceased was born March 17, 1842, 
  and had lived many years at Coryville, where her sudden death was a great 
  surprise to her many friends.  She was a stepmother of Mrs. Ernest Washburn of 
  Eldred, and visited for some time here a few weeks ago.  The remains were 
  brought to Coryville and the funeral held Wednesday, Rev Isaac Williams of the 
  Advent church officiating, interment being made in the cemetery at Moody 
  hollow. – Eldred Eagle.
  
  Page 5.
    Raphael Garrity, aged 17 years, who with his widowed mother resided on their 
  fine farm near Ceres, was drowned while swimming in Oswayo creek, Ceres, 
  Sunday afternoon.  The lad, in company with four companions, had gone to Ceres 
  to witness a ball game, at the conclusion of which they all went in swimming.  
  None of the party could swim and when Garrity got beyond his depth he sank, 
  his companions being unable to save him.  The body was recovered within an 
  hour and was taken to Eldred, where it was viewed Monday by coroner Sherman, 
  of Bradford.  Young Garrity is survived by twelve sisters and brothers, 
  besides his mother.  Two older brothers recently enlisted and went to the 
  Mexican border with the New York guardsmen leaving the lad in complete charge 
  of the large farm.
  
  July 20, 1916.
  
  Page 1.
  Death of Mrs. Anna Cush
    Mrs. Anna Cush passed away at her home in Pittsburgh Wednesday, July 12, 
  1916, aged 49 years.  Deceased, who was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick 
  Gaynor, of Clermont, is survived by six children.  Her husband died four years 
  ago.  She is also survived by three sisters and three brothers.  One sister, 
  Miss Julia Gaynor, resides in Smethport.  The remains were brought to Clermont 
  Friday and the funeral was held at St. Sabina’s church, that place, Saturday 
  morning, Rev. Carpenter officiating, interment was made in St. Elizabeth’s 
  cemetery this borough.
  
  Page 1.
  Death Of Mrs. Marie Rice.
    Mrs. Marie E. Rice, a highly respected resident of Keating township, passed 
  away at her home last Thursday morning, July 14th, 1916, after an illness of 
  several months duration.
    Mary Elizabeth Strong was born July 2, 1839, at Port Allegany, the daughter 
  of Isaac and P____ Strong.   She was united in marriage to Nehemiah Rice, 
  January 22, 1881.
    The funeral was held at the house, Saturday, July 15th, Rev. Roulo, of 
  Portville, N.Y., officiating.  Interment was made in Coryville cemetery.  
  Relatives from away who came to the funeral were; Mr. and Mrs. G.L Rice, 
  Woodbridge, N.J., and C.H. Strong, Flushing, N.Y.
  (there is more to the obituary but it is difficult to read)
  
  Page 1.
  Daniel and William Acre Pass Away Within Few Hours of Each Other.
  Daniel Acre
    Died at the home of his son, Oert___ Acre of Warren, Pa., on Thursday, July 
  13, 1916, Daniel Acre, late of Keating township, aged about 70 years.  Last 
  May Mr. Acre was stricken with a severe attack of paralysis, from which he 
  never recovered.  The deceased is survived by three sons, two of whom reside 
  in Olean and one in Warren.  The remains were brought from Warren to Smethport 
  last Friday, and the interment was made in Rose Hill cemetery Saturday 
  morning.  Rev. W. E. VanDyke, rector of St. Luke’s church conducted the 
  services at the grave.  A worthy citizen has gone to his reward.  Peace to his 
  ashes.
  William Acre
    William Acre, one of Keating township’s most (mostly unreadable)
    The funeral was held at his late home in R___ Hollow, Sunday afternoon, Rev. 
  M. Fullum, of Farmers Valley officiating.  Interment was made in (unreadable)
    In the death of Daniel and William Acre there is left only one brother of 
  this large family, Wilbur Acre, of Keating Township.
    A devoted wife survives, who will have the sincere sympathy of a wide circle 
  of friends and acquaintances in her bereavement.  
  
  Page 1.
  Fatal Explosion at Eldred.
    A.B. Morse of Eldred died Saturday from burns received in a natural gas 
  explosion at his home Wednesday.  A gas jet had been left open in the house.  
  When Mr. Morse struck a match there was a terrific explosion, one side of the 
  house being blown to pieces.  There were two other gas explosions in Eldred 
  Friday.  One at the Grand Central hotel burned the head and arms of Ruth 
  Bailey, a cook.  The second explosion was at the plant of the Eldred Oil 
  Refinery company.  Joseph Fertunak, a workman, had the hair burned from his 
  head.  The explosion occurred while he was cleaning out a boiler that had been 
  newly piped for natural gas.
  
  Page 5.
    Bradford Era, Friday;  Daniel Sullivan, aged 75 years, a former resident of 
  Bradford and Mt. Alton, died yesterday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. M.E. 
  Harrigan, No. 112 Potomac avenue, Buffalo.  Funeral services will be held at 8 
  o’clock tomorrow morning in buffalo and the body will be brought to this city 
  at noon over the B.R.&P. for interment in St. Bernard’s cemetery.
  
  Page 5.
    Olean, July 14. – Irene Corwin, 14 years old, who had lived with her widowed 
  mother on South Eighteenth street, was struck by lightning and instantly 
  killed yesterday afternoon while with other children younger than herself, she 
  had been gathering huckleberries about half a mile from her home as the storm 
  broke.  They took refuge under a tree.  The flash which killed her shocked one 
  of her companions and so frightened the others that they ran home.
    The children could not remember the exact location of the tree, and it was 
  not until an hour later that John Kent found the body and restored it to the 
  frantic mother.
    The body was blackened from the ____ to the feet.  Coroner Cassar S___ was 
  called and decided no inquest was necessary.
  
  July 27, 1916.
  
  Page 4.  
  The death of Ezekiel R. Robinson, a well known and highly respected resident 
  of this city, occurred suddenly this afternoon at 12:15 o’clock at his home 
  No. 7 Jefferson street.  Less than an hour before Mr. Robinson sustained a 
  stroke of paralysis.   A physician was summoned but the patient was beyond 
  medical aid.
    Mr. Robinson was born at Cornwall, ____, on January 21, 1843.  He came to 
  the United States during the days of the early oil excitement and located 
  first on Oil creek.  He was also a resident of Petroleum Center and cherry 
  Grove.  Subsequently he came to Bradford and had been a resident of this city 
  for many years.
    Deceased was a carpenter by trade and worked at this for years.  He was 
  public spirited and took an active part in the Republican party politics.  Two 
  years ago he was appointed alderman to the Second Ward to succeed (unreadable)
  
  August 10, 1916.
  
  Page 1.
    S.W. Pattison, age 77, one of McKean county’s oldest and most highly 
  esteemed residents, passed away at his home on the Marvin creek road, near 
  Smethport, this Thursday evening, at about 6 o’clock.  A suitable sketch of 
  this pioneer resident will appear in the democrat next week.
  
  Page 1.
    This community was shocked Wednesday noon by the news of the demise of Hon. 
  A.B. Armstrong, for over sixty years one of Smethport’s most prominent 
  citizens, which occurred at the family home on Water street at 11:55 o’clock 
  Wednesday morning.  While Mr. Armstrong had been feeling indisposed for 
  several days previous and had remained at his home he had been up and about 
  and his condition had not been considered serious until about 1 a.m. 
  Wednesday, when he suffered a severe sinking spell.  Medical aid was hurriedly 
  summoned and was constantly in attendance from that time on, but the patient’s 
  condition steadily grew weaker until death occurred at the hour above stated.
    Alvin Backus Armstrong was born at Cuba, N.Y., in 1838? And completed his 
  education at Rushford, N.Y., academy in 1854, after which he became an employe 
  of Joseph Hyde, of Ridgway, Pa., with whom he remained about a year.  Then he 
  was clerk in a store in Smethport owned by James M. Miller and later with Ford 
  & smith, merchants.  In 1857 he became associated with Gideon Irons in the 
  purchase of a grocery store and the general store of Ford & Smith, the firm 
  name being Irons & Armstrong.  He continued in this two years and then sold 
  his interests to his partner and began the study of law with John C. Backus, 
  of Smethport.  He was admitted to the bar in 1861.  Mr. Armstrong never became 
  a legal practitioner and that year found him in the grocery trade as a senior 
  member of the firm of A,B. Armstrong & Co.  In this he was engaged until 
  1866.  In that year Mr. Armstrong with H.L. McCoy purchased the drug store of 
  Seems & Hogarth, Main and State streets.  It being the only drug store in the 
  county at that time.
    Mr. Armstrong was elected a member of the legislature in 1869, representing 
  McKean, Clinton and Cameron counties which necessitated a dissolution of 
  partnership.
    In 1860 Mr. Armstrong married Carrie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David R. 
  Bennett and to them was born one child.  Ethel Armstrong Walsh, who died a 
  number of years ago.
    He was member of McKean lodge, No. 388, F.&A.M. and of the chapter at Olean
  (Unreadable portion)
  (obituary continues at length about his community offices)
    Mr. Armstrong is survived by his devoted wife, who was his constant 
  companion and advisor during his active career.
    The funeral will be held from the late home Friday afternoon at 2:30 
  o’clock. 
  
  August 24, 1916.
  
  Page 1.
  Death of Stephen W. Pattison.
    As was announced in the last issue of the Democrat Stephen Webster Pattison, 
  an old and highly esteemed resident of Hamlin township, passed away after but 
  a brief illness at his home in Hamlin township, Thursday afternoon, August 10, 
  1916, aged 77 years and about two months, heart disease being the immediate 
  cause of his demise.
    Mr. Pattison was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ebenezer Pattison, pioneer 
  settlers in Norwich township, where the subject of this sketch was born on May 
  13, 1839.  On February 3, 1869 he was united in marriage to Miss Caroline 
  Hopkins, of Smethport.  The fruits of this union were two sons and two 
  daughters; E.C. Pattison of far off India, where he is engaged in the oil 
  business; E.S. Pattison, of Marvindale; Mrs. Mary Terry, of Smethport, and 
  Mrs. R. Ray of Boston, Mass., whom with the widow survive.  He is also 
  survived by a number of grand children, a sister, Mrs. E.A. Hoffman of this 
  borough, and a brother, F.M. Pattison, of Nowila, S.D.
    The writer of this has been intimately acquainted with Mr. Pattison for more 
  than thirty years.  We not only knew him well but esteemed him very highly as 
  a man.  During his long and active life he not only held many offices of trust 
  in Hamlin township, where he spent many years of his life, but he had endeared 
  himself to a wide circle of friends.  We not only found ”Steve” Pattison as he 
  was familiarly known to his friends, a loyal friend, but a most genial and 
  companionable man, (difficult to read)
     A good and upright man has gone to his rest.  Peace to his ashes.
    The funeral which was largely attended, was held at the late home of the 
  deceased near Marvindale, Sunday afternoon, August 20? At 1:00 o’clock, Rev. 
  W.E. Van Dyke of St. Luke’s church this borough, officiating.  (Difficult to 
  read choir members)
    The remains were brought to Smethport and laid to rest in Rose Hill Cemetery.
  
  Page 5.
    Henry Cruger, a well known local bottle blower was summoned to Poughkeepsie, 
  N.Y., on Wednesday of last week, by a message apprising him of the death of 
  his sister, Sarah Matilda Cruger, aged 30 years, which occurred Tuesday, 
  August 15th.  Miss Cruger had been in poor health for some time.  The funeral 
  and interment occurred at Poughkeepsie last Thursday.
  
  Page 5.
    Mrs. Charles Blomster passed away at her home in Crosby, Wednesday August 
  16, after an illness of several months.  Anna Swanson was born at Mt. Jewett, 
  Pa., May 6, 1889.  She was united in marriage to Charles Blomster a well known 
  Crosby business man in 1906?.  The fruits of this union were four daughters, 
  viola, Virginia, Pauline and Lena, who with the husband and father survive.  
  The funeral was held Friday at the Blomster home, Rev. Edmonds officiating.  
  Interment was made in the Colegrove cemetery.  The Democrat extends condolence 
  to the ones so sorely bereft by the death of this estimable woman.
  
  August 31, 1916.
  
  Page 1.
    Hon. Thomas A Morrison, of Smethport, for two terms president judge of the 
  courts of McKean county and retired judge of the superior court of 
  Pennsylvania, passed away at the Kane hospital, where he had been taken for a 
  surgical operation two weeks previously, Saturday afternoon, Aug. 26, 1916, at 
  3:10, aged 76 years.
  (Obituary is extremely long so only portions are included here)
    Judge Morrison had been in failing health for months past.  A year ago last 
  spring while visiting his son, George Morrison, in Elmira, N.Y., Judge 
  Morrison fell down stairs, dislocating one shoulder.  As a result of this 
  injury his arm was rendered useless during the great part of the summer.  In 
  spite of this serious injury, which rendered the eminent jurist practically 
  helpless so far as the use of hands were concerned, he kept up and about, 
  bearing his tribulation with the stoicism which was characteristic of the man.
    Recently Judge Morrison’s condition became such that an operation was deemed 
  advisable and on August 4th, he was taken to Kane, where Dr. Kane performed 
  the operation.  Although the patient rallied from the ordeal, the rally was 
  followed by a severe sinking spell, and from that time on it was realized, and 
  by none more than Judge Morrison himself, that the end was near, and he was 
  entirely resigned to the inevitable.
    Thomas A. Morrison was born in Pleasantville, Venango county, Pa., May 4, 
  1840.  His paternal grandparents came from the north of Ireland and his 
  father, William Morrison was born in Centre county, Pa., in 1840.  His mother 
  was Elizabeth McMaster of Scottish descent.  
    In July 1862, Judge Morrison enlisted as a private in Company A, One Hundred 
  and Twenty-first Pennsylvania Volunteers, and his military record was a 
  valiant one.  At Fredericksburg, one of the bloodiest engagements of the Civil 
  war, when his regiment made the gallant chard up the bullet swept slope of St. 
  Marys hill, the confederate breastworks, he was badly wounded.  A bursting 
  shell tore off his right arm and a bullet lodged in his left knee.  He was 
  carried off the field supposedly fatally wounded, but his wonderful 
  constitution triumphed and after long confinement to a Washington, D.C., 
  hospital, he was honorably discharged in 1863, and returned to Pleasantville.
    In 1871, he was appointed United States deputy collector of internal revenue 
  whereupon he moved to Oil city, where he met and married Helen S. Gardner, a 
  woman of noble traits of character and high intellectual attainments.
    Besides his devoted wife, the deceased is survived by a daughter, Mrs. S.E. 
  Bell, a son, Thomas H. Morrison, Esq., and an adopted son, George Morrison, 
  all of Smethport, also the following grandchildren, Donovan and Mortimer Bell, 
  and Thomas F. Morrison, of this borough.
    The remains were brought to Smethport from Kane Sunday, and the body reposed 
  at the Morrison residence on West Main Street until the funeral hour Tuesday 
  afternoon.
    The funeral services were conducted at the family residence Tuesday 
  afternoon at 2 o’clock, Rev. W.E. VanDyke, of St. Luke’s P.E. church, 
  officiating, being assisted by Rev. Ernst, of Kane.  The final obsequies were 
  largely attended, local business places being closed during the funeral hour.  
  Music was rendered by St. Luke’s church choir.  The members of McKean Post, 
  with Civil war veterans from other point of the county were present at the 
  services.  
    The interment was made in the family plot in Rose Hill cemetery, a long line 
  of motor vehicles conveying the relatives, veterans, members of the bar and 
  friends, following the remains to the city of the dead.
  
  Page 5.
    The body of James Donahue, of Kane, was recovered from the eater works pond 
  of that borough at East Kane Tuesday afternoon.  The man had been missing from 
  his home for several days.  About three years ago a Kane woman was drowned in 
  the same pool.  Coroner Sherman of Bradford was notified and went to Kane 
  Wednesday to investigate the case.
  
  Page 5.
    Palle Greenwall, for years a well known and respected Ridgway resident, who 
  has been spending the past four years in his native land, Sweden, died Monday, 
  August 21.  Mr. Greenwall expired on his 63rd birthday and about five weeks 
  after the death of his wife who passed away July 15 in Helsingborg, Sweden.  
  The cablegram, dated August 22, was received by Phillip Greenwall from his 
  uncle, Lage Greenwall, at Helsingborg, and it stated that death was caused by 
  heart failure.
  
  September 7, 1916.
  
  Page 1.
  Robert Craig Rose.
    Entered into rest on Sept. 1st, 1916, at his residence in Akron, N.Y., of 
  heart failure, following tonsillitis, Robert Craig Rose, only son of Hon. And 
  Mrs. Robert H. Rose, of Binghamton, N.Y., and grandson of Hon, and Mrs. Henry 
  Hamlin of this town.
    Robert Craig Rose was born in Smethport on the 10th of August, 1890, and 
  spent the early years of his life here.  When still a boy the family removed 
  to Binghamton, where he resided until he reached manhood.
    He was educated at St. Paul’s school, Concord, N.H., and at St. Paul’s 
  Garden City, Long Island, after which he became connected with the Alden-
  Batavia Gas company in Batavia, N.Y.  On June 4th, 1907, he married Miss 
  Pauline Agnes Ruprecht of Batavia, a charming and gifted young woman who 
  passed away about a year later, and whose early death he never ceased to mourn.
    About five years ago he became interested in the manufacture of plaster 
  board and removed to Akron, N.Y., where he established and managed an 
  extensive business, which kept him closely occupied in Akron up to the time of 
  his death.
    Though Mr. Rose had not been well for a few days, his condition caused no 
  apprehension until early Friday morning, when he suffered an attack of heart 
  failure and passed away quietly and with little or no pain.  Craig Rose was 
  known to his friends as one in whom they could place implicit confidence, for 
  loyalty was the keynote of his character.  He recruited his friends from every 
  walk of life and his quiet cheerfulness and dry humor made him welcome 
  wherever he went.  His sensitive nature prompted him to keep his cares to 
  himself, and he never forgot a kindness.  He possessed a keen sense of justice 
  and in his quiet way he lived the golden rule.  Thus Craig Rose was man of 
  many friends, and to them his death comes as an intense personal sorrow.  
    The funeral took place Saturday afternoon at Binghamton and was conducted by 
  his cousin and life-long friend.  Rev. Charles E. McCoy, of Bristol, Rhode 
  Island assisted by the reverend rector of Christ church, Binghamton.
  
  Page 1.
  Dead Peddler A Wealthy Oil Opeator.
    Owen Golden, member of the oil producing firm of golden Brothers, who have 
  valuable oil properties at Eldred and elsewhere, while tramping as a peddler, 
  was struck by a Baltimore & Ohio train, Thursday afternoon and died in the 
  Allegheny General hospital Friday.  His body was identified as Owen Golden who 
  is interested in 18 oil producing properties in Pennsylvania as well as leases 
  in other states.  His income is estimated to be more than $2,000 per month.
    The deceased was 77 years old.  What eccentric freak caused him to travel on 
  foot and peddle for sale religious pictures and medals is a matter of 
  conjecture.  IT was while engaged in such work that he was fatally struck.
    His brother, Joseph V. Golden of Eldred, received a telegram yesterday 
  notifying him of the death of his brother.  He left Bradford on the noon 
  B.R.&P. train for Pittsburgh.
    The deceased was unmarried. – Bradford Herald.
  
  Page 1.
  Death of Mrs. Wright.
    Mrs. Katherine Lucy Wright, widow of the late Benjamin F. Wright, died at 
  her home on Main street, on Saturday, Sept. 2, at eight-twenty o’clock, after 
  a lingering illness during which she was cared for with the utmost devotion by 
  her daughters.
    The funeral services on Tuesday at Two-thirty o’clock, at the home, were 
  attended by a large concourse of relatives, neighbors and friends.  Rev. E.E. 
  Cookson, pastor of the First Baptist church, read the burial service, assisted 
  by Rev. W.E. VanDyke, of St. Luke’s Episcopal church.  The choir sang “Nearer 
  My God to Thee” and “Lead Kindly Light.”  Floral tributes were many and very 
  beautiful.  The interment was made in the family plot in Rose Hill cemetery.  
  Hon. R.W. Hilton, Messrs, W.F. Specht, G.B. McCoy, W.P. Walsh, G.W. Mitchell 
  and E.W. Strong acted as pall bearers.  The surviving veterans of the G.A.R. 
  attended as a mark of respect to the widow of their late comrade.
    Mrs. Wright was born in Smethport on March 15, 1838, the daughter of Oshea 
  R. and Lucy Green Warner Bennett.  She attended the public schools, after 
  which she completed her education at Wesleyan cemetery, Lima, N.Y.  For two 
  years Miss Bennett was a teacher in the county schools.  In 1859, she married 
  Benjamin Franklin Wright and for many years this worthy couple were 
  prominently identified with all the interests of the growing borough of 
  Smethport.
    Mrs. Wright was an ever loyal and helpful supporter of the Baptist church, a 
  member of the women’s Relief corps, auxiliary in the G.A.R., a member of the 
  Smethport Travellers’ club, but above all a devoted wife and a loving mother.  
  IN the days when she was helpmate to the genial host of the Wright house, her 
  old time hospitality and her far-reaching generosity and charity made for her 
  lasting friendships which can never be forgotten.  She was a consistent 
  Christian woman, who will be greatly missed in our community.  The words of 
  Tennyson, which she knew and loved so well, express all that she would have 
  said of her;
  Twilight and evening star
  And one clear call for me.
  And may there be no moaning of the bar,
  When I put out to sea.
  Twilight and evening bell,
  And after that the dark,
  And may there be no sadness of farewell,
  When I embark.
  For though, from out our bourne of time and place
  The flood may bear me far,
  I hope to see my Pilot face to face,
  When I have crossed the bar.
    Mrs. Wright is survived by her son, Dr. F.O. Wright, of White Plains, N.Y.; 
  four daughters, Mrs. H.C. Gass, of Houston, Tex.; Miss Lena Wright, Mrs. 
  F.M.D. Watkins, of Binghamton, N.Y., and Mrs. S.A. Powell, of San Francisco, 
  Cal.; her sic grandchildren and her sister, Mrs. Julia Richmond, of Brooklyn, 
  N.Y.
  (There follows a list of out of town relatives and friends in attendance)
  
  Page 5.
    William Henry Baker, aged 69, editor and publisher of the Ridgway Daily 
  Record and Ridgway Advocate, dropped dead while at his labors Monday, apoplexy 
  being the cause of his demise.  Mr. Baker was for four terms postmaster of 
  Ridgway.
  
  Page 5.
    Frank Dow, aged 45 years, employed on the Skinner creek lumbering 
  operations, near Port Allegany, dropped dead about 9 o’clock Friday morning a 
  the wood camp, where he was stopping.  Heart failure caused his demise.  
  Coroner Sherman of Bradford went to Port Allegany Saturday and investigated 
  the case.
  
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  Eldred Eagle:  Mrs. Flora Frank, one of the oldest inhabitants of Haymaker, 
  died at her home there, on Sunday, following an illness of several weeks, 
  death being caused by a complication of diseases incidental to old age.  She 
  was born at Montrose, Pa., on December 31, 1833, being nearly 82 years of age 
  at the time of her death.  She had resided at Haymaker about 16 years and has 
  a large circle of friends who will miss her.  She leaves one son, J.E. Strait, 
  of Sapulpa, Okla.; one brother, Dorance Austin, aged 81 of Whiteshead, N.Y.; 
  one sister, Mrs. Olmstead, of Alfred, N.Y., aged8? Years; one grandson Charles 
  ___ of Betula, Pa.; two granddaughters, Mrs. W.E.  Parmeter of Indian Creek, 
  and Mrs. Flora Sutton of Eldred, and nine great-grandchildren.  The funeral 
  was held from Cook’s school house, Rev. S.S. Stotart officiating and interment 
  was made in Oak Hill.
  
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  Death of a Noble Woman.
    The Eldred Eagle says:  Mrs. Helen Electa, wife of A. N. McFall, died at her 
  home on North Main street at 6 o’clock, Monday evening, of neuralgia, which 
  took a sudden turn to the heart.  Death came quickly, following an illness of 
  intense suffering extending over a period of several weeks.
    To write the above paragraph means more to the writer than any we have ever 
  written in connection with our newspaper work.  To separate sentiment from 
  this task imposed by our work of writing an obituary suitable to none of the 
  best mothers that ever lived, is too difficult to undertake, and all of our 
  readers who have experienced a like bereavement will understand.  Deceased was 
  of a patient, loving disposition and was “grandma” to all her friends.
    Several years ago she sustained a hard fall upon the cement walk striking 
  her forehead over the left eye.  This bruise is believed to have affected the 
  nerve under the frontal bone an during the past two or three years she 
  suffered with pains in her head at intervals when she took cold.  The last 
  attack seemed similar to previous ones, and the usual means were taken for her 
  relief, but in spite of all that could be done, she did not seem to secure 
  relief as before, and neuralgia setting in drained her vitality rapidly, 
  although on Monday afternoon it was thought that she was improving rapidly, as 
  the pains in the head had about gone.  But shortly before 6 o’clock the 
  neuralgia turned quickly to the heart, and the Angel of Death was hovering 
  near, lowering a mantle of peace to the tired heart which had borne so long 
  and so patiently the trials of this life and she was soon freed from her 
  burdens of pain as her sweet spirit was wafted from mortality to its higher 
  reward, and rest, satisfaction and contentment swept away all traces of the 
  sufferings of the weeks past.  That she was at rest afforded to some degree a 
  comfort to those upon whom the grief of the loss of a dear wife and mother 
  fell.
    Helen Electa Corwin was a daughter of Benjamin and Betsy Corwin, who were 
  pioneer settlers in the vicinity of Smethport, and was born on the old 
  homestead near the present location of the county home, on August 28, 1833.  
  Her father came to that locality about 1821, when 14 years of age, there being 
  but one house in Smethport at that time.  Deceased was the last surviving 
  member of this family.  ON September 27, 1857, she was united in marriage to 
  Arnold N. McFall and after residing at different times at Farmers Valley, Mt. 
  Alton, Pa., and Richburg, N.Y., they moved to Eldred about 35 years ago, where 
  they have since resided, with the exception of a couple of years at Smethport 
  caring for her mother in her last illness.  59 years of married life, a 
  blessing but few couples are privileged to enjoy.  Death came on the 78th 
  birthday anniversary and great as we shall miss her, we would be duly 
  ungrateful to an all-wise Creator did we not feel thankful for the many years 
  she has been spared to us.
    To their married life, five children were born, three of whom have been 
  called from this life, and there remains to mourn her death, the husband and 
  two sons, Fred. T., and Ben G., both of Eldred, and her friends, we believe, 
  are numbered by all who had ever become acquainted with her.
    One writer has said: god could not be everywhere, therefore He made mothers, 
  and we might add that, if He ever made any mistake, it was in taking mothers 
  away.  But He provides for that insomuch as the memory of mother may rest with 
  us, and affection for the departed may continue to blaze the way to higher and 
  nobler ideals in the brief existence granted to us all here.
    The funeral was held from the Baptist church at 2 o’clock Thursday 
  afternoon, Rev. Lloyd officiating, and interment was made in Oak Hill.
  
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    John J. Rau, one of Bradford’s best known and most highly esteemed young 
  men, died at 4:45 yesterday afternoon in the hospital from injuries received 
  in an automobile accident about 3:15 p.m. at a point about one mile south of 
  Riverside Junction.
    A short time preceding the accident which resulted in his death, Mr. Rau had 
  accepted an invitation to join Earl W. Crouse, of Monroe, Crouse & Son, south 
  avenue grocers, and Richard L. Keenan of High street, employed as an 
  automobile driver by L.A. Fischer & Co., in a pleasure jaunt in the ford 
  delivery truck of Monroe, Crouse & Son.  Crouse and Keenan occupied the seat 
  in the car and Mr. Rau was seated upon a small box  in the body of the truck 
  at the rear of the seat.
   While proceeding at a moderate rate of speed at a point where the traction 
  line crosses the highway near Riverside, the steering gear of the car became 
  disarranged causing the car to slew and then jump when it struck a slight 
  obstruction in the road.  The machine skidded from the roadway to an incline 
  which it followed for about fifteen feet through a growth of underbrush until 
  it was halted by a fence.
    The sudden motion of the machine either precipitated Mr. Rau from the 
  vehicle or he jumped in an effort to avoid injury.  The unfortunate man 
  alighted upon his head and was temporarily stunned but soon regained 
  consciousness after his companions who had been undisturbed in their seats 
  reached him and provided him with water.
    Still’s ambulance responded to a hurry call, making the trip to the scene of 
  the accident and return in one hour.  Upon arrival of the ambulance Mr. Rau 
  conversed with Mr. Still but relapsed into unconsciousness shortly after being 
  placed on the cot in the conveyance and did not speak during the return to 
  this city.  His collapse seemed to be total and his face assumed a livid hue.
    Dr. Ben White was awaiting the arrival of the ambulance at the hospital and 
  made a hasty examination of the injured man whose life was nearly extinct,.  
  Dr. White states that his appearance indicated a fractured vertebra and death 
  intervened before assistance could be rendered him.
    John J. Rau was 33 years old and a barber by occupation, having been 
  connected for many years with the Hotel Holley barber shop.  He was a son of 
  the late George w. and Bridget Rau and lived with his widowed mother at No. 
  117 West Corydon street.  A resident of Bradford during his entire life, his 
  friends were only limited by his acquaintances and his tragic death coming in 
  connection with a holiday outing in which he rarely indulged, was the subject 
  of general discussion on the streets last evening while being widely and 
  sincerely deplored.
    Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Bridget Rau, of West Corydon street, one 
  brother, Arthur W. Rau, and one sister, Miss Mary Rau, both of Pittsburgh.
    Deceased was a member of Bradford Council No. 403, Knights of Columbus, of 
  Bradford lodge No. 124, Loyal Order of Moose, and of the local barbers union.
    The body was removed to Still’s undertaking rooms and prepared for burial. 
  Funeral arrangements have not been completed. – Bradford Era, Monday.
  
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    On Monday about noon Albert O. Reed, an employe at the picric acid plant, 
  accidentally received a shock from a live wire, which proved fatal.
    The wire had been disconnected from a piece of machinery driven by electric 
  power and was lying on the floor, and when Mr. reed, who was working around 
  the building, picked it up to throw it back out of the way, not suspecting 
  that it was alive, he received the heavy shock which stunned him into 
  insensibility.  The wire was carrying several hundred volts.
    He was taken to the laboratory of the company and every means used to 
  resuscitate him, but he remained unconscious until death a couple of hours 
  later.
    Mr. Reed lived on East Fifth street.  He was a young man about twenty-six 
  years old, was married and leaves a wife and three small children.
    He was taken to his home at ____ near Coudersport, for burial. – Emporium 
  Independent.
  
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  Death of Philip Hafner.
    Died at his home in Hamlin town ship, near Kasson, on Thursday, Sept, 7, 
  1916, after an extended illness, Philip Hafner, aged nearly 77 years.
    Last winter Mr. Hafner was stricken with a severe attack of pneumonia, from 
  which he never fully recovered, and as a consequence was an invalid until 
  death relieved him from his sufferings.
    Mr. Hafner was a son of the late Christopher and Elizabeth Hafner, and was 
  born in Weissenberg, Germany, March 17, 1839.  When fourteen years of age his 
  parents emigrated to this country, and settled in New York, where they 
  continued to resided for a number of years, when the family came to this 
  county and took up their residence at Teutonia, now known as Clermont.,  
  Philip Hafner was educated in his native land.  In November, 1867, he was 
  united in marriage at Coudersport, Pa., to Miss Ellen, a daughter of M.E. and 
  Lyna Bell, who passed away a number of years ago.  The fruits of this union 
  were three children, Mrs. Nellie Perry, of Kasson; Leo H. of Kasson, and 
  Harry, of Clermont; all of whom survive, besides these children 9 
  grandchildren survive.  Mr. Hafner is survived by the following brothers, 
  Jacob Hafner, of Clermont; William Hafner, of Smethport, and Adam Hafner, of 
  Florida.
    Philip Hafner was one of those sturdy German citizens who made friends on 
  all sides.  For nearly 50 years he had resided on Marvin creek, a near 
  neighbor of the late Stephen Pattison, who preceded him to the after world a 
  short month before.  During his many years residence in Hamlin township the 
  deceased held many township offices of trust, and always performed his 
  official duties in an upright and careful manner.
    The funeral, which was largely attended, was held at the late home Sunday 
  last at 2 o’clock, Rev. W.E. VanDyke rector of St. Luke’s Episcopal church, 
  Smethport, officiating.  The St. Luke’s choir furnished the music for the 
  occasion.  The interment was made in the Kasson cemetery. S.R. L.
  
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    Potter county’s oldest man, Daniel Sullivan, aged 109, of Galeton, passed 
  away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Thos. Dunn, of that place, Sunday, 
  Sept. 3.  He had retained his faculties and was unusually active up to ta 
  short time previous to his death.
  
  Page 5.
    Charles E. Limbocker, finacee of Miss Marguerite Douglas of Bradford, and a 
  member of Company d., 3rd U.S. infantry, located at Eagle Pass, Texas, was 
  drowned in the Rio Grande river on August 12, 1916.  According to reports Mr. 
  Limbocker left the camp with a fellow soldier and went for a walk.  He had a 
  considerable amount of money on his person and it is claimed that he was 
  attacked by Mexicans and robbed.  His body was recovered and sent to his home 
  in Vanderbilt, Mich., for burial.  The officials at Washington are 
  investigating the matter with a view of having some one pay the penalty for 
  the terrible deed.
  
  September 21, 1916.
  
  Page 4.
    The B.R.&P. flyer known as No. 6 and due in this city at 3:25 p.m., 
  yesterday struck and instantly killed Mike Petro, aged 35 years, of Hutchins, 
  at a point where the tracks cross the highway near that settlement.  The horse 
  that Petro was driving was also killed and the wagon in which he was riding 
  was reduced to splinters.
    Petro, whose usual employment is that of laborer in a chemical plant at 
  Hutchins, had been employed to take a party of men from the latter place to 
  Mt. Jewett to permit them to catch the train which killed Petro on his 
  return.  As the train does not stop at Hutchins, Petro conveyed the men to Mt. 
  Jewett and began the homeward trip.  The vehicle used was a light wagon and 
  Petro reclining in the bottom of the box must have fallen asleep.  The horse, 
  a large draft animal, without a guiding hand, walked upon the crossing just as 
  the train arrived and the career of both horse and driver were instantly 
  terminated.  The accident occurred at 2:14 p.m.  
    The train in charge of Engineman William L___ of Bradford, (unreadable 
  section)  and Conductor J.F. German of Buffalo, was stopped and returned to 
  the crossing where the remains of the unfortunate man were picked up.  The 
  body which was frightfully mangles was taken to Mt. Jewett and placed in 
  charge of Undertaker Lantz.  Acting coroner H.S. R___ of this city was 
  notified and will go to Mt. Jewett this morning on the &:?? Train and from 
  that place will proceed to Hutchins to investigate the (unreadable).
    The dead man was of the Slavic race, married and the father of four 
  children, the eldest six years and the youngest but four days. – Bradford Era, 
  Monday.
  
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    Hazel, aged 11 weeks, one of the twin daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Ross, 
  of East Smethport died, following a brief illness, of cholera infantum, last 
  Saturday evening.  Prayer was conducted at the Ross home Monday afternoon at 3 
  o’clock and interment was made in rose Hill cemetery.  Mr. and Mrs. Ross have 
  the sympathy of all in this bereavement.
  
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    Fred Zuloff, a glassworker, who was struck by a train and badly mangled when 
  he attempted to cross the B.R.&P. railroad tracks in Bradford on Tuesday of 
  last week, died Wednesday afternoon at the Bradford hospital.  Relatives of 
  the unfortunate man, who reside in New York state, claimed the body.  Zuloff 
  at one time was employed in Smethport.
  
  Page 5.
    Neil McDonald, aged 50, of Olean, was killed in that city last Thursday 
  evening while enroute home from work.  To avoid an approaching train he 
  stepped from one track of the Pennsylvania directly in front of a switch 
  engine on a parallel track.  His skull was fractured and death was 
  instantaneous.
  
  September 28, 1916.
  
  Page 1.
  Death of Mrs. Lemuel Davis.
    Mrs. Jane A. Davis, wife of Lemuel Davis, died at the family home, 225 G____ 
  street, at 11:30 Friday morning.  IN failing health for some time, Mrs. Davis’ 
  condition became serious about three weeks ago.  For some time hope for her 
  recovery was entertained.  She was in an unconscious condition most of the 
  time for the last three days.  All her children have been with her since her 
  condition became grave.  The Kane Republican says of the deceased:  One of the 
  older residents of Kane, Mrs. Davis was held in high regard by a large circle 
  of friends.  With her husband she had lived here more than thirty years.  She 
  was a member of the Congregational church and active in its affairs.  Her 
  great interest in life centered in her home and family.  Surviving are her 
  husband and five children: Mrs. N.D. Howells, Norma, Tenn.; Mrs. J.K. Britton, 
  York, Pa.; Mrs. S.D. Weaver, Bradford, Pa., and William R. Davis, and Dennie 
  Davis of Kane.
  
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    Ransom L. Cartwright, aged 72 years, of Richburg, N.Y., was found dead in 
  the hatchway of his cellar on Wednesday morning of last week.  The aged man 
  had evidently fallen through the hatchway the previous evening, sustaining a 
  broken neck, and death was evidently instantaneous.
  
  Page 5.
    Sidney Albert, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. S.A. Burdick, of King street, 
  died Saturday morning.  Prayer was conducted at the Burdick residence at 9 
  o’clock Sunday morning.  Interment being made in Rose Hill cemetery.
  
  Page 8.
    New Castle, Pa., Sept, 18. – Dr. Floyd L. VanWert, a leading physician, was 
  killed today, when his automobile was struck by a Pittsburgh and Lake Erie 
  railroad passenger train at Covert’s crossing.  He was hastening to answer an 
  emergency call when the accident happened.
    That was the sad and startling announcement made in Emporium, the former 
  home of the deceased, on Monday morning and which cast a pall of gloom over 
  the entire town.
    He was an exemplary young man, a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, 
  class of 1910, and had just started on a career of great promise, with the 
  whole world before him, and his early demise has caused great and profound 
  sorrow among his relatives and is host of admiring friends.
    Dr. VanWert was the son of Mr. and Mrs. George VanWert, highly respected 
  residents of Emporium, and was married about six years ago to Miss Flossie 
  Taggart, youngest daughter of Mrs. Len Taggart, and one of Emporiums most 
  estimable young ladies.
  
  October 5, 1916.
  
  Page 1.
    Morris Mulvihill died at his residence in this borough on Monday evening, 
  aged 56 years.  For many years he had been a patient sufferer, and while at 
  times able to work, most of the time was confined to the house.
    Mr. Mulvihill was born in County Clair, Ireland, in 1860 and came to the 
  United States when 21 years of age, shortly after taking up his residence in 
  Smethport.  Many years he was a faithful employe of the Smethport Extract Co., 
  and for a long time held a responsible position at the Grand central hotel in 
  this place.
    In 1901 Mr. Mulvihill was united in marriage with Mrs. Harriet Lewis, at St. 
  Elizabeth’s parsonage this place.  Since their marriage they have always made 
  their home in this borough.
    A true friend and a good citizen has passed away.
    Surviving him besides his devoted wife, is one sister, Mrs. James Lynch, of 
  Keating township, two brothers, Jack Mulvihill, of Norwich township, and 
  Cornelius Mulvihill of Johnsonburg, Pa., besides numerous nieces and nephews.
    Funeral services will be held tomorrow (Friday) morning at 9 o’clock at St. 
  Elizabeth’s R.C. church of which deceased was a devout member.
  
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    Mrs. Amenia Stanton, aged 87 years, passed away at the home of her daughter, 
  Mrs. George Alcock, Monday morning.  Deceased is survived by two daughters, 
  Mrs. Alcock and Mrs. Susie Aelier?, both of Smethport.  The funeral rites held 
  at the Alcock home Wednesday afternoon, Rev. W.E. VanDyke, of St. Luke’s 
  church officiating.  Interment was made in Rose Hill cemetery.
  
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    George G. Knight, 47 years old, whose home was at No. 6 East Main street, 
  dropped dead about 7 o’clock this morning at the corner of Main and Mechanic 
  street. Mr. Knight left his home early and had been on Barbour street for some 
  tools.  As he turned the corner near the street car waiting room, he was seen 
  to fall to the sidewalk.  People nearby rushed to his side and carried him to 
  the waiting room.  He had apparently died instantly.
    Undertaker Koch was notified and Coroner E.R. Sherman was called to the 
  scene.  After the latter had viewed the body, it was taken to the undertaking 
  establishment of Koch Brothers, and after having been prepared for burial was 
  removed to the house on East Main street, where the funeral services will be 
  held at a time to be announced later.
    Mr. Knight was a rig builder and for a number of years was a hard working 
  man.  His health had not been good of late and he had frequently been under 
  the care of a physician, owing to heart trouble.  He seemed to be in his usual 
  health this morning when he left home.  Accordingly the announcement of his 
  sudden death came as a great shock in his family and many friends in the city.
    Deceased was a member of the Knights of Pythias and had been a resident of 
  this city for a number of years.  He was well known in the oil business, 
  having in late years done considerable contracting work.  He was about to 
  erect a derrick for the Rock Glen Salt company near War___ N.Y.
  Surviving are his wife and one son, Charles Knight; three sisters, Mrs. T. 
  Samrock, Mrs. T. Brickell, and Mrs. A.Turk, all of Oil city; two brothers, 
  John Knight, of Charleston, W.Va., and Alec Knight, of St. Marys, Va. – Star-
  Record, Friday. 
  
  
  October 12, 1916.
  
  Page 1.
    John J. Downs, an aged and highly respected resident of Colegrove, passed 
  away at his home in that place.  Monday, Oct. 9 at 12 ??.  Deceased had been 
  confined to his bed for several weeks.  He had been a sufferer from heart 
  trouble for many years.
    For many years Mr. Downs, who was a carpenter, was employed by the tankage 
  department of the National Transit company.
    Eight years ago, while building tanks in the west, Mr. Downs fell from the 
  top of a tank, and was seriously injured.  He never fully recovered from the 
  effects of this accident, and of late years has been employed at small jobs at 
  Colegrove.
    Deceased was born Jan, 2, 1858.  He is survived by his wife.  He was a 
  member of the K.O.T.M., I.O.O.F., and Red Man’s lodge.
    The funeral was held at the Colegrove M.E. church Wednesday at 1 p.m., Rev. 
  Edmunds of the Colegrove church officiating.  Interment was in the Colegrove 
  cemetery.
  
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    Hiram Stephen Stickles, son of Stephen and Elizabeth Stickles, passed away 
  Saturday, Oct. 14, 1916, at his home in east Smethport aged 83 years, four 
  months and 7 days.  He was born in Claverack, Columbia Co., N.Y., in 1833.  
  When four years old, he with his parents moved to Waterton, N.Y., from there 
  to Yates county, from Yates county to Keating township, where he had made his 
  home at the time of his death.
    Mr. Stickles married Miss Hannah Card, daughter of the late Reuben Card, of 
  Roulette, Pa.  To this union five children were born namely, Charley, almond, 
  Addie, who passed away in early childhood; the two living are Burg and Juddie 
  A. Stickles, the latter living on the old homestead.
    His wife died Sept. 1877, leaving the husband and father with the youngest 
  son, Juddie, but five years old, and the following November his only daughter 
  Addie, passed away of diphtheria.
    Mr. Stickles had been ailing from heart trouble and other infirmities for 
  the past few years, but was able to be about the house until death overtook 
  him.
    He ahd made a visit to his friends and relatives in Port Allegany less than 
  a month ago, also to his old home with his son,  He always enjoyed visiting 
  with his old neighbors in Keating township.  He bought the old homestead of 
  the late W.S. Oviatt in East Smethport, of the Miller Stickles estate, where 
  he moved about five years ago, and where he died.  Mr. Stickles was the 
  youngest son of a family of seven, only one of whom, the eldest, is living, 
  Jacob Stickles, of Wisconsin.  The brothers and sisters deceased.  (unreadable 
  section)
    He was a seven day Adventist.  The funeral was held at the Union church in 
  East Smethport, Rev. Fullum officiating.  Monday at 10 a.m.  The remains were 
  taken to Roulette Pa., and laid beside his wife in the family burying ground.
    He leaves three grandchildren, Ray Stickles, who lives in New York state; 
  Mrs. Allan Hyde, East Smethport, and Almond Stickles, of Keating township.
  
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    William C. Rose dropped dead Thursday morning while at work in his garden at 
  Kane.  Deceased was 78 years old, a veteran of the Civil war and a former 
  resident of Bradford.  He had been employed for many years as an oil well 
  worker, following the occupation of leaseman in the Bradford, West Kane and 
  Bartlesville, Okla., fields.  While in the latter place about one year ago he 
  sustained a stroke of paralysis and returned to the home of his sons in Kane 
  where he since resided.  Seven sons and two daughters survive, the latter 
  being Mrs. P.O. Boggs of Lincoln avenue, and Mrs. Della Guichard, of Forman 
  street, Bradford.
  
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    Samuel McKee, aged 103 years, thought to be the oldest man in Pennsylvania, 
  died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J.W. Caldwin, at Tionesta Tuesday, Oct. 
  3, at 6 p.m.  Deceased had been suffering for some time with cancer.  He took 
  the radium treatment at the Kane Summit hospital last fall and received much 
  benefit.
  
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  John Seymour Dead.
    John A. Seymour (unreadable)
    Deceased was one of the very best known men in the Bradford field, 
  especially among the oil producing fraternity.  He came to McKean county in 
  1878 from Rome, N.Y., locating at Rixford, then a flourishing town.  He was an 
  expert civil engineer and surveyor and very many of the early oil leases were 
  identified by lines run and recorded by him which established title and 
  boundary in valuable holdings.  A large number of the earliest maps of 
  sections of the Bradford field were also of his creation and were regarded as 
  authoritative.  With the waning activity at Rixford, Mr. Seymour removed to 
  this city and it has since been his home.  He continued his professional work 
  here and for  a time was city engineer.  In addition to his technical 
  accomplishments he was a man of broad education, a student of political 
  questions and functions of government and in his younger days frequently 
  discussed these topics in the press.
    Surviving are three daughter, Mrs. A. Russ, of Dallas, Tex.; Mrs. Elizabeth 
  Hay, of Cleveland, and Miss May Seymour at home.  The body was taken to Koch 
  Brothers and prepared for burial.  Funeral services will be held in Koch’s 
  chapel at a time to be announced later. – Bradford Era, Wednesday.
  
  October 19, 1916.
  
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    Mrs. Emma Helsel died at her home in Ormsby, last Saturday, aged 65 years.  
  Deceased had been in failing health for two years and of late her condition 
  had failed steadily.
    Mrs. Helsel was a daughter of Mr., and Mrs. William Ormsby, the former the 
  pioneer oil operator of the Ormsby field, and after whom the town of Ormsby 
  was named.  She was a sister of the late Frank Ormsby, of Keating township, 
  who passed away last winter.
    A number of years ago the subject of this sketch was united in marriage with 
  Charles Helsel, who for a number of years was a valued employe of the B.R.&P. 
  railroad.  Mr. Helsel dropped dead as he alighted from a B.R.&P. passenger 
  train at Backus three months ago.  Mrs. Helsel is survived by one sister, Mrs. 
  A. Newton, of Lafayette.
    Mrs. Helsel was a woman of noble traits of character who was dearly beloved 
  by all who enjoyed her acquaintance.
    The funeral was held at the late home Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Arch-deacon 
  Radcliffe, of the Ridgway Episcopal church, of which faith the deceased was a 
  devout member, officiating.  Interment was made in Rose Hill cemetery, 
  Smethport.
    
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  Sudden Death of Freeman Chadwick.
    With shocking suddenness Tuesday morning came the news of the passing away 
  of Freeman Chadwick, one of Smethport’s most highly esteemed citizens, which 
  occurred at his home on West Main street, that morning, at 2:30 o’clock, after 
  but a brief illness.
    On last Sunday Mr. Chadwick had gone to his farm on the Ormsby road near 
  Smethport, apparently in his usual good health.  About 5 o’clock, his 
  daughter, Mrs. J.P. Grapevine, visited the farm in company with her husband 
  and at that time Mr. Chadwick was apparently all right.  After dark Sunday 
  evening Mr. Chadwick’s brother, J.E. Chadwick, who resides on the farm 
  adjoining, went to this brothers; home and on entering the house found the 
  latter lying on the floor, unable to rise.  J.E. Chadwick immediately 
  telephoned to Quirk’s garage, this borough for an automobile, and Mr. Chadwick 
  was brought to his home and Drs. Hamilton and Ostrander were called and were 
  constantly in attendance at the patient’s bedside during the night.  In spite 
  of all that medical aid could do Mr. Chadwick’s condition steadily grew worse 
  until death relieved his sufferings at the time stated above.  Death resulted 
  from an ailment which had bothered the deceased for considerable time.
    Freeman Chadwick was a son of John R. and Jeanette Wright Chadwick, pioneer 
  residents of this section, being born April 14, 1851, on the family homestead 
  in Keating township on February 2?, 1877, he was united in marriage to Martha 
  J. Carter.  His entire life was spent on his farm in Keating township up to 
  six years ago when the family moved to Smethport and have since occupied their 
  handsome residence on West Main street.
    Freeman Chadwick was one of those substantial citizens who are a rich 
  adjunct to any community.  He was generous to a fault and by his unassuming 
  manner and genuine goodness of heart won for himself friends by the legion, 
  all of whom will deeply mourn his demise.
    Mr. Chadwick is survived by his wife, one daughter, Mrs. J.P. grapevine, and 
  brother J.E. Chadwick, all of Smethport.
    The funeral will be held at the home this Thursday, afternoon at 2 o’clock, 
  Rev. J.s. Fleming of the M.E. church, officiating and interment will be made 
  in Rose Hill cemetery.
  
  Page 5.
    Mrs. Margaret Lowry, mother of Dr. W.P. Burdick, of this city, died at her 
  home in Lock Haven Saturday morning from the infirmities of age.  The deceased 
  was 90 years old and was a highly respected resident of Lock Haven.  Mrs. 
  Lowry was the widow of William Gunsallus, of Huntingdon, and she is survived 
  by four children to that union, as follows:  Clarence M. Gunsallus and Robert 
  T. Gunsallus, of Altoona; Corry Lyman, of Austin, and Dr. W.P. Burdick, of 
  this city.  She is also survived by her husband, R. H. Lowry.  Dr., Burdick 
  will leave for Lock haven tomorrow. – Kane Republican.
  
  Page 5.
    Port Allegany Argus:  Robert Johnson, a colored man, who was employed in the 
  woods between here and Smethport, dropped dead Tuesday evening.  He ahd 
  completed his day’s work in the woods and was on his way to Bert Lynch’s camp 
  for supper with a number of other men when death took place.  Coroner Sherman 
  was notified, and the body was taken to Gallup’s undertaking rooms to be 
  prepared for burial.  The certificate of death gives the cause of death as 
  heart disease superinduced by excessive use of alcohol.  The dead man was 
  employed in this vicinity for some time, and is survived by two children who 
  live in DuBois.
  
  Page 5.
    The death of Mary Connolly, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Connolly, took 
  place last Thursday at noon.  Death was due to appendicitis.  She had 
  undergone an operation at the McGranor hospital about a week previous but the 
  disease had progressed so far that she could not recover.  The funeral 
  services were held Saturday morning at the St. Gabriel’s church.  Rev. Father 
  Becker officiating, and interment was made in the Sartwell cemetery.  She is 
  survived by her father and mother, three sisters, Margaret, Elizabeth and 
  Helen, and two brothers, William and Joseph. – Port Allegany Argus.
  
  Page 5.
    Jules Wrey, president and general manager of the Reliance Glass company, 
  DuBois, was killed Monday by being struck by a B.R.&P. Ry. Passenger train.  
  Mr. Wrey was walking on the south bound tracks of the company and at a point 
  about one hundred yards from the plant a south bound freight approached.,  He 
  left the track and stepped over to the north bound track and in front of the 
  passenger train.,  He was knocked off the track and was dead when picked up.
  
  October 26, 1916.
  
  Page 1.
    Leo Campbell, who resided with his mother, Mrs. Andrew Campbell on their 
  farm on the Farmers Valley road, just east of town, died last Thursday evening 
  of injuries he received from a fall the night before.
    Wednesday evening after supper, the young man went to the barn situated but 
  a short distance across the road from the house, for the purpose of doing the 
  chores.  While he was thus engaged his mother retired.,  About 2 a.m. Thursday 
  morning, Mrs. Campbell heard her son enter the house, and retire to his bed 
  room after he had turned out a gas light in the kitchen.  Thinking that the 
  young man had probably gone to town after completing his chores at the barn, 
  Mrs. Campbell thought no more of the matter until the next morning when on 
  going to her son’s bedroom to arouse him, she was horrified to find the young 
  man lying across the bed, fully dressed, in an unconscious condition, with 
  blood issuing from his right ear.
    Dr. Hamilton was summoned and was soon in attendance at the young man’s 
  bedside.  It was found that the patient was suffering from a fractured skull, 
  and the physician realized at once that the injury was of a most serious 
  nature.  Dr. Benninghoff, of Bradford, was called to Smethport in hopes that 
  surgery would relieve the patient’s condition, but as the injury was one which 
  would not yield to an operation nothing could be done and after lying in an 
  unconscious state all day the young man passed away about 9 o’clock Thursday 
  evening.
    How the young man met with this fatal injury is hard to determine, but the 
  supposition is that while engaged in throwing down hay at the barn he fell 
  from the loft to the barn floor, striking on his head, and after lying 
  unconscious for some time he revived sufficiently to make his way to the 
  house, and probably not realizing the seriousness of his injury proceeded to 
  his room, without apprising his mother.  The skull was fractured over the 
  right eye in such a manner that the skin was barely broken.
    Leo Campbell was born in Keating township in 1882, and his entire life was 
  spent in this vicinity.  He was educated in the Smethport borough schools.  
  For several years past he has resided with his mother, conducting the farm 
  near town.  Leo Campbell was an unassuming young man who was generous to a 
  fault, who was fairly idolized by his mother to whom he was a constant 
  companion.
    Besides his mother he is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Leo McCabe, of 
  Erie; Mrs. P.E. Biggins, of Sharpsville; Miss Ora Campbell, of Erie, and two 
  brothers, John Campbell, of Erie, and Andrew Campbell, of Keating township.
    The funeral was held at St. Elizabeth’s church Monday morning, Rev. P.J. 
  Donahue officiating.  Interment was made in St. Elizabeth’s cemetery.
  
  Page 4.
  Motorcyclist Killed.
    The Bradford Star-Record of Monday says:  A most distressing motorcycle 
  accident happened at the sharp curve on West Washington street, near the 
  Hebrew cemetery about 7:30 o’clock Saturday evening, which has since resulted 
  in the death of Roy Schultz, a well known young man.
    On Saturday afternoon Louis Strait, a young man living on the Gates hollow 
  road, went to the store of Demler and Adams, and engaged the motorcycle, which 
  had a quick delivery attachment on the right side.  The two young men had been 
  riding out West Washington street and the Gates hollow road, and about 7:30 
  o’clock were on their way down town.  Schultz who it is said, had not driven 
  the machine much, was in charge of the main part of the cycle, while Strait 
  was in the “quick delivery” attachment of the three-wheeled affair.  An eye 
  witness to the accident reports that the machine was not running rapidly when 
  the curve was reached.  It is said that the three-wheeled motorcycle is 
  difficult to steer and this may account for the amateur driver being unable to 
  manipulate the outfit at the curve and it skidded to the left of the highway, 
  passing between two poles and crashed against the iron fence about the Hebrew 
  cemetery.
    Those reaching the scene of the accident promptly, found that Schultz was 
  badly injured and Straight was dazed and unable even to explain what had 
  happened.  Still’s motor ambulance was called and in the meantime the young 
  man was made as comfortable as possible.  It was apparent that the leg was 
  crushed, as the bones showed through the flesh and clothing.  Schultz 
  complained of pain in his head.  His face was covered with blood indicating 
  that there were lacerations and bruises.
    At the hospital Schultz was attended by Drs. Wade Paton and G.E. 
  Benninghoff.  IN addition to the compound fracture of the leg, it was found 
  that the young man had sustained a fracture of the skull besides bruises and 
  lacerations.  His condition continued to become worse until relieved by death 
  yesterday afternoon at 4:10 o’clock.
    Coroner E.R. Sherman was notified of the fatal accident.  Schultz’s body was 
  removed to Koch Brothers’ undertaking rooms and prepared for burial.
    Schultz lived with his mother, Mrs. Mary Pendleton, at Custer City.  Besides 
  his mother, he leaves four half-brothers, Wallace, Cleon, Henry and Edward 
  Pendleton, of Custer City and a brother, Frank Deweyer, who is employed on a 
  farm on the West Branch.
    The funeral services for the late Mr. Schultz will be held at Koch’s chapel 
  Tuesday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock, with interment in Oak Hill cemetery.
    Notwithstanding the force of the collision between the motorcycle and the 
  poles, the damage to the machine was not as much as might have been expected.  
  The forward part of the side attachment was battered and bent, but was later 
  taken to the Demler and Adams store by its own power.
  
  Page 5.
    Mrs. Irene Artlett, aged 20 years, of Olean, died at the new Cautaraugus 
  county sanitorium at rock Crest, near rock City, Sunday evening, of 
  tuberculosis, this being the first death at that institution.  Mrs. Artlett 
  was formerly Irene Champlin, who was born and raised at Coryville, and is well 
  known and has many friends in this vicinity who will deeply mourn her demise.  
  She was a young woman of estimable qualities.  She had been married but a 
  short time.  Besides her husband, James Artlett, of Olean, she is survived by 
  her grandfather, Eli Champlin, of Coryville.
  
  Page 5.
    John Stines of Dunkirk, 49 years old, went to Warren Saturday evening in 
  search of his pretty 19-year-old wife who had left him and sought employment 
  at the Piso factory in Warren, because she alleges her husband mistreated 
  her.  Stines met his wife Sunday and attempted a reconciliation in which Mrs. 
  Stines declined to participate.  Monday about noon Stines went to the Piso 
  factory and renewed his request that his wife return home with him.  Upon her 
  refusal the man fired four bullets into her body and then sent a .32 caliber 
  bullet into his temple.  He died in about ten minutes.  Mrs. Stines is in the 
  Emergency hospital where surgeons say she will recover.
  
  Page 5.
    Edward M. Smith, aged 20 years, of Driftwood, was run down by a train and 
  killed at Port Allegany Saturday evening at six o’clock.  With his brother the 
  victim of the accident both of whom are working a mile from Port Allegany, 
  went to the depot in that place to meet their mother.  While standing on the 
  track awaiting the train, another coming in an opposite direction which he 
  failed to see, struck him, killing him instantly.  Coroner Sherman was 
  notified and investigated the case.
  
  Page 5.
    Word has been received that Joseph Heron, formerly a butcher employed in 
  Renovo, was killed in battle in France about the middle of September, this 
  year.  He left Renovo a year ago last June, going to Regina, Canada, where he 
  enlisted in the British army.
  
  November 2, 1916.
  
  Page 1.
    A terrible fatality occurred in this borough Sunday afternoon about 3 
  o’clock, when Lloyd, the 13-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. William Wright, of 
  Marvin street, was killed by the accidental discharge of a .32 calibre 
  revolver in the hands of his brother Vivan, aged 16 years.
    From the facts at hand it appears that Vivan, the older brother was the 
  owner of a revolver, which was not known to his parents.  Sunday afternoon, 
  leaving the dinner table, he went to his bedroom, where he kept the weapon, 
  and took the revolver from a dresser drawer for the purpose of cleaning it.  
  After completing this operation he loaded the chambers, and just at this 
  juncture Lloyd, the younger brother, entered the room and when Vivan attempted 
  to hurriedly snap the weapon shut, the revolver discharged and Lloyd, who was 
  in a direct line with the weapon dropped to the floor with a bullet in his 
  heart.
    The other members of the family, hearing the shot, rushed to the room and 
  Dr. Clark was immediately summoned and was soon on the scene, but could do 
  nothing, as death had resulted instantly.
    Lloyd, the little victim, was one of a family of seven children, and is 
  survived by four brothers, Vivan, the oldest, Milton, Harold and Raymond, and 
  two sisters, Helen and Ruth.
    The father, William Wright, is employed as a farm hand on the county farm, 
  this borough.
    Lloyd, who was born march 27, 1904, was a pupil of the borough schools, and 
  was a bright youth, who was popular with his young companions.  This sad 
  fatality which resulted in his death caused a wide-spread feeling of grief in 
  this community.  The stricken family will have the sympathy of all in their 
  sad affliction.
    Vivan, the sixteen-year-old brother, who was holding the gun when it 
  accidentally discharged was nearly distracted by the fatality and it was with 
  difficulty that he was able to recite the details of the accident.
    The funeral was held at the Wright home Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock, Rev. 
  J.S. Fleming, of the M.E. church officiating.  Interment was made in Rose Hill 
  cemetery.
  
  Page 1.
    Carl, the 5-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Eleck Carlson, of Norwich, died 
  last Thursday afternoon, after a brief illness of diabetes.  The funeral, 
  which was under the direction of Undertaker Sasse, of Smethport, was held at 
  Norwich Saturday, interment being made in that place.
  
  Page 1.
  (the right column  is cut short and so some of the following is an educated 
  guess.)
    Miss Florence Marguerite Moran, aged 21, daughter of John J. Moran of 
  Norwich, died at her home in that place, Saturday, Oct 28, as a result of 
  blood poisoning.
    Three days previously Miss Moran had pricked her lip with a needle which 
  proved to have been infected and Blood Poisoning developed and in spite of the 
  fact that everything medical science could suggest was resorted to to combat 
  the poison but the young lady’s condition became steadily worse and death 
  resulted __ days later.
    Miss Moran had resided in Norwich for several years, where her father holds 
  a responsible position in the Norwich Lumber company’s  ___.
    She was a young lady of manifold excellent qualities, who had endeared 
  herself to a wide circle of friends and her sad death will mourned by all.
    She is survived by her father and brother, H.R. Moran.  The Democrat unites 
  with a wide circle of friends in extending condolence to the bereaved family.
    The funeral was held Tuesday morning at Allegany, N.Y interment being made 
  in the cemetery at that place.
  
  Page 6.
    Miss Eugenia Holcomb, 48 years old, died last Friday morning at the Kane 
  summit hospital, having been removed to that institution for treatment after 
  becoming suddenly and gravely ill on Saturday, October 14th.  For twelve years 
  Miss Holcomb was a teacher in the Kane public schools.
  
  November 9, 1916.
  
  Page 4.
  John Guiguilo Dies of Wounds.
  (Article is quite lengthy and only portions included here)
    The Bradford Star-Record of Tuesday says:  John Guiguilo the Lewis Run 
  Italian, who participated in a shooting affray in that borough, on Sunday, 
  October 8, died at the Bradford hospital last evening shortly after 9 
  o’clock.  As a result it is expected that a charge of murder will be preferred 
  against Frank Pasona, also of Lewis run, who is now a prisoner at the county 
  jail in Smethport on an open charge.
    Guiguilo was about 45 years old and had lived in this vicinity for about 
  fourteen years.  At one time he conducted a laborer’s boarding house along the 
  B.R.&P. tracks near the foot of Hilton street.
    The remains of Guiguilo will be buried this afternoon.  Funeral services 
  will be held at St. Bernard’s church at 4 o’clock, with interment in St. 
  Bernard’s cemetery.
  
  Page 5.
    John W. Barnes, manager of the Grand theater, and his wife, Rosamond, were 
  instantly killed while driving fro Friendship to Olean at 8:16 Friday evening 
  when their Ford coupe was struck by Erie train No. 8  at Babcock’s crossing, 
  about one mile west of Friendship
    The train was about 30 minutes late and was going at a good speed.  The 
  crossing is situated on a slight curve and at the bottom of a long up-grade, 
  on a good stretch of macadam road.  It is believed that MR. Barnes had 
  accelerated his engine in order to get up speed for the long hill and that he 
  did not notice the approaching train until he was nearly at the crossing.
    The tracks show that the brakes were applied about 100 feet before the track 
  was reached and that the tires slid that distance.  The momentum of the 
  machine was too great to permit it being brought to a stop, and the train 
  struck it squarely carrying it for about 300 yards down the track.
    The engineer brought the train to a standstill with a suddenness that threw 
  the passengers from their seats and the train crew hurried out only to find 
  the dead bodies of Mr. and Mrs. Barnes on the pilot of the locomotive.  Their 
  heads were ground completely off and nearly every bone in their bodies broken.
    The wrecked automobile was lifted from the engine and the train steamed 
  slowly into Friendship with the bodies undisturbed.
    Olean people were notified of the accident and Miss Rosamond Barnes, an only 
  daughter of the victims of the accident was hurried to Friendship in an 
  automobile, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gault accompanying her. – Olean Herald.
    The bodies were taken to Buffalo Saturday night.  Burial was in Forest Lawn 
  cemetery.
    John W. Barnes was formerly division superintendent of the W.N.Y.&P. 
  Traction company of Bradford.
  
  November 12, 1916.
  
  Page 1.
  Another Fatal Accident at Emporium Explosive Plant.
    A fatal accident occurred at the picric plant Monday afternoon in which one 
  man received injuries from which he later died at the Ridgway hospital.  Glenn 
  Matchurchet, native of Russia, 27 years old, was the victim.  A wringer in No. 
  20 at the picric plant broke, a piece of the casting striking him with 
  terrific force.  He was at once taken to the Ridgway hospital and everything 
  possible done for him.  A wife and one child survive in Russia and one brother 
  in Austin.
    The funeral was held this (Thursday) morning at the Episcopal church the 
  Russian orthodox rite being used in a solemn high mass, Rev. R.S. Radcliffe, 
  archdeacon of Ridgway, assisted by the Rev. Dr. Agate, officiating.  Interment 
  was made in Newton cemetery. – Emporium Independent.
  
  Page 5.
    Mr. and Mrs. John Wiant were summoned to New Bethlehem last week by the 
  death of Mrs. Wiant’s father, Jesse Kiehl, a well known citizen of that place.
  
  Page 5.
    Bradford Sunday Herald:  Thomas Barr died Friday about 5 p.m. in the city 
  jail, where he was serving a thirty day sentence following his conviction of 
  assault with a pocket knife, inflicted upon his brother-in-law, R.M. Roche of 
  High street on Halloween night.  Barr was about 40 years old.  He had the 
  misfortune to lose both legs separately in railroad accidents which made it 
  necessary for him to depend upon relatives for his support.  Until noon on 
  Thursday Barr had appeared to be in his usual health.  Between 2 and 3 o’clock 
  he complained to Chief C.M. Neal of feeling ill.  The chief immediately 
  telephoned to the office of Dr. James B. Stewart but there was some delay in 
  locating the doctor and it was nearly 5 o’clock when the physician reached the 
  patient’s side.  Owing to the serious condition of Barr, the doctor suggested 
  that he be taken to the hospital.  While the arrival of the ambulance was 
  awaited Barr died.  Coroner E.R. Sherman was notified and issued a certificate 
  of death from natural causes.  The body was taken to Still’s undertaking room 
  sand prepared for burial.
  
  Page. 5.
    Mrs. Celia Withrup, aged 70 years, died at her home in Bradford Saturday 
  afternoon, as the result to a stroke of apoplexy suffered Friday morning about 
  7:30 o’clock.  The members of her family found her lying on the bedroom floor 
  in an unconscious condition.,  It is believed that she was attempting to dress 
  when taken ill.  She never regained consciousness.  Mrs. Withrup had resided 
  in Bradford 31 years and was well known having been prominent in fraternal 
  organizations.  She was a woman of ability and in her official capacity of 
  grand deputy president of the Rebekah lodge of McKean county she became known 
  throughout the state.  IN this capacity she had frequently visited Smethport, 
  where she made many friends.  The deceased was a devout member of the Church 
  of the Ascension.  She was also treasurer of the Bradford lodge of Rebekahs.  
  She was secretary of the American Insurance union and a member of the Macabees 
  and Eastern Star.  She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. M.W. Thessen, and two 
  sons, A.H., of Meadville, and W.A., of Bradford, with whom she resided, one 
  brother, William Toy, of Franklin, and one sister, Mrs. H. Mason, of Grand 
  Valley.  The funeral was held Tuesday in Bradford.
  
  November 23, 1916.
  
  Page 1.
    Mrs. Caroline Kirsch Dresser, widow of the late Hon. Solomon R. Dresser, 
  died last evening in New York city following a brief illness, according to a 
  message received about 11 o’clock last night by her son, Carl K. Dresser of 
  this city.
    No details of Mrs. Dresser’s illness accompanied the tidings of her death 
  and further advices are anxiously awaited.
    Mrs. Dresser left Bradford about one week since and was at the time 
  apparently in her usual health.  It was her intention to visit New York and go 
  subsequently to Princeton where her younger son, S. Richard Dresser, is a 
  student, to witness the Princeton-Yale football game.  After a brief stay in 
  New York she expected to return to her home in Bradford.
    Mrs. Dresser had resided in Bradford since her marriage in 1885 with Mr. 
  Dresser.  For many years the family was located on South avenue until the 
  completion of the Jackson avenue mansion where the family had since resided 
  and where the death of Mr. Dresser occurred.
    Mrs. Dresser was one of the wealthiest women of this section and was 
  unostentationably charitable, avoiding publicity and conferring favors upon 
  the worthy through others.  She was a member of the First Presbyterian church 
  of this city and of the Woman’s Literary club.
    Surviving are two sons, Carl K. Dresser and S. Richard dresser, one stepson, 
  Robert A. Dresser and one stepdaughter, Mrs. Fred A. Miller, all of Bradford.
    News of the death of this estimable lady caused a distinct shock in this 
  city where for so many years she had made her home and where she was known and 
  esteemed by a large circle of friends.
    No funeral arrangements have as yet been completed. – Bradford Era, 
  Wednesday.
  
  Page 5.
    The body of C.H. Smith whose death of paralysis occurred recently in a 
  hospital in Independence, Kan., arrived in Bradford at 10:50 last night over 
  the Erie and was taken to Koch’s undertaking rooms on South avenue.  Funeral 
  services will be held in Koch’s chapel at 2 o’clock this afternoon, Rev. E.H. 
  Nichols of Hill Memorial U.B. church officiating.  Interment will be made in 
  Oak Hill. – Bradford Era, Saturday.
  
  Page 8.
    The Bradford Sunday Herald says:  the death of Charles G. Fitzgibbon, which 
  occurred at his home, No. 53 Bank street, Wednesday evening at 7 o’clock 
  removed from the city one of its best known and highly esteemed citizens.  For 
  three years Mr. Fitzgibbon had been disabled from his usual activities.  His 
  failing health having its origin three years ago.  When his strength began to 
  fail his old time vigorous physical condition failed.  An operation for 
  cataract was performed and his health improved, so it was a distinct shock to 
  the people in this community when it was learned that he was no more.
  (Obituary is very lengthy and only portions are included here)
    Charles G. Fitzgibbon was born in Columbus, Warren county, on October 17, 
  1852.  His older brothers had gone into the oil country, where they were soon 
  engaged, and Charles followed them as soon as he left school.  He was employed 
  in the lower country until the opening of the Bradford field when he came 
  here, arriving in 1870 before the great rush of oil men and others to 
  Bradford.  He became a driller and contractor in this field and then a tool 
  fisher, later specializing in the latter work and attaining a wide fame for 
  his skill in this peculiar line of work.
    Deceased is survived by his widow and three daughters, Miss Gertrude 
  Fitzgibbon, a teacher in the Bradford public schools; Mrs. James P. Ryan and 
  Miss Katherine Fitzgibbon, a professional nurse and one brother, M.H. 
  Fitzgibbon, of Carnegie, pa., who was present when the end came.  He leaves 
  three grandchildren, Charles Fitzgibbon Ryan and Mabel and Ruth Ryan.  John A. 
  Fitzgibbon, recently elected in the state legislature, is a nephew of the 
  deceased.
    The funeral services were held in St. Bernard’s church Saturday morning at 
  10 o’clock.  The large edifice was filled with sympathizing friends of the 
  family of the departed.  A solemn high mass of requiem was celebrated by Rev. 
  David F. Hickey.
    The body was laid at rest in St. Bernard’s cemetery.
  
  November 30, 1916.
  
  Page 1.
    This community was saddened last Saturday evening by the news that Frank 
  Brunner, a former well known Smethport resident, had passed away suddenly at 
  his home in Rixford.
    As near as can be ascertained Mr. Brunner came home from his work at the 
  pump station, where he was employed, at noon Saturday, and complained of not 
  feeling well.  A physician was summoned and the patient’s condition seemed to 
  improve.  Mr. Brunner partook of supper with his family and soon after was 
  seized with a severe attack of illness and expired.  Death is thought to have 
  been due to acute indigestion.
    Mr. Brunner for two years was employed as a mechanic at the Backus Novelty 
  company’s garage, this borough, resigning several months ago to accept the 
  position at the Rixford pumping station.
    He was a manly man in every sense of the word and during the residence of 
  this estimable family in this place, made true friends by the score, all of 
  whom were deeply grieved to learn of his demise.  Besides his widow he is 
  survived by two young sons, Ronald and Reginald.
    The remains were brought to this place Wednesday and the funeral was held at 
  1:30 o’clock Wednesday afternoon at the M.E. church, Rev. J.S. Fleming 
  officiating.  Interment was made in Rose Hill cemetery.
  
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    James Biggins, former county commissioner of McKean county and veteran of 
  the Civil war, died at 6:30 Monday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. 
  J.J. Faragher in Olean, aged 82 years.  Mr. Biggins was born in Ireland June 
  24, 1834, coming to America at the age of 16 years.  He was among the pioneers 
  who located on Burden brook near Eldred where he carved a comfortable and 
  handsome home out of the primeval wilderness.
    At the beginning of the rebellion he enlisted and served throughout the 
  strife as a member of the Second United States sharpshooters.  Returning to 
  his home at the end of the war he engaged in lumbering and agriculture and 
  achieved marked success until his recent retirement.  Mr. Biggins success was 
  largely due to his energetic, industrious habits complete with a strict 
  integrity which was ever his distinguishing characteristic.  His neighbors 
  expressed their appreciation of his sterling worth by numerous elections to 
  township offices and his selection as county commissioner was in response to 
  the demand for recognition in a section of the county where Mr. Biggins was 
  the representative citizen.
    Deceased was a member of J.R. Jones Post, G.A.R., of Eldred, and a devout 
  member of the Catholic church.  Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. J.J. 
  Faragher, of Olean, and three sons, J.E. Biggins, of Eldred; Dr. P.E. Biggins, 
  of Sharpsville, Pa., and J.J. Biggins, of Olean.  The body was taken yesterday 
  morning to Eldred where funeral services will be held Friday morning in St. 
  Raphael’s church. Interment will be made in St. Mary’s cemetery, Sartwell. – 
  Bradford Era, Wednesday.
  
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    Joseph Gorton, one of the leading minstrel men of the United States, passed 
  away at his home in Friendship, N.Y. on Monday of last week, aged 81 years, 
  following a brief illness.
    At the conclusion of the Civil war, Mr. Gorton organized the famous Gorton’s 
  minstrels, and for nearly 50 years up to four of five years ago that 
  attraction toured the United States, showing in every state of the union and 
  in every city of any consequence, the attraction being noted for its high 
  standard of excellence.  Mr. Gorton in addition in being a successful manager, 
  was a musician and composer of nation-wide repute, some of his compositions 
  being classed among the best in band music.
    Mr. Gorton frequently visited Smethport and was well known and had many 
  personal friends here.
    He is survived by his wife and one brother, Henry.  His only son, Joseph 
  Gorton, Jr., also a noted musician, died several years ago.  Sheridan Gorton, 
  of Smethport, is a nephew of the deceased and went to Friendship on receiving 
  news of his uncle’s death.
    The funeral and burial occurred in Friendship on Wednesday of last week, the 
  funeral services being entirely under the Masonic ritual, of which lodge the 
  departed had been an active member for many years.
  
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  A Fatal Accident At Port Allegany.
    George Witt, the owner of the machine shop on Pearl street, met with a fatal 
  accident last week Tuesday.  He was moving a piece of heavy machinery with the 
  aid of a couple of assistants, when the heavy machine toppled over, pinning 
  the old man to the floor.  Help was secured and the injured man released.  At 
  the hospital, where he was promptly taken, but few external injuries shoed, 
  but he didn’t regain consciousness and gradually growing weaker, died 
  Wednesday.  Suggestion is made that he might have sustained a shock in moving 
  the machine and causing the accident.  He was seventy-five years of age.  He 
  leaves no near relatives.  The remains were taken from the hospital to the 
  Grabe undertaking rooms and prepared for burial and on Friday Mr. Grabe left 
  with them for Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where they will be interred beside those 
  of his wife who preceded him six years ago.  A brother will assume charge of, 
  and dispose of the property here. – Port Allegany Reporter.
  
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    Word was received here this week of the death of Herbert E. Barden, which 
  took place in San Antonio, Texas, last Saturday.  While his death was not 
  wholly unexpected the news came as a message of sorrow to his mother, brothers 
  and many friends here.  Deceased was born in Eldred on May 31, 1870, and spent 
  his boyhood here.  When a young man he learned the printer’s trade in the 
  Eagle office and soon after branched out for himself.  He was successful for 
  several years until his health failed and he had to give up his work.  He came 
  back to Eldred a few years ago and stayed for a time, when it was thought that 
  he would be better off in the south, and he moved to Texas.  For eleven years 
  he has fought a desperate fight with the dreaded tubercular trouble, and for 
  the last nine years has been unable to work.
    Bert was always a pleasant social fellow, and all who knew him could not but 
  feel a high regard for him.  He was always active as his health would permit 
  in lodge circles and was a member of the K. of P., I.O.O.F, .F.&A.M., and the 
  typographical union.  He leaves to mourn his death his mother, Mrs. Mary E. 
  Barden, and two brothers, E.A. and F.E. Barden of Eldred, and his family 
  consisting of a widow and four children, aged 7 to 15 years.  The funeral was 
  held in San Antonio Monday afternoon, under the auspices of the I.O.O.F. 
  lodge, interment being made in that city. – Eldred Eagle.  
  
  December 7. 1916.
  
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    	  The Bradford Star-Record of Saturday says:  the death of Robert W. 
  Springer of Mt. Jewett occurred last night in the Bradford hospital, where he 
  had been under medical treatment for cirrhosis of the liver.  He had been ill 
  for some time before coming to this city.  Mr. Springer was a jeweler in Mt. 
  Jewett.  He was a widower and was childless, and is said to have no relatives 
  living in this part of the country.  A representative of the lodge of Eagles 
  in Kane, of which the deceased was a member came here this afternoon to take 
  charge of the body, which was a Undertaker Still’s rooms.  The body will be 
  taken to Mt. Jewett this afternoon. – For some time previous to removing to 
  Mt. Jewett, Mr. Springer conducted a jewelry establishment in Smethport, where 
  he was well and favorably known.
  
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    Lucy, the one and a half year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Rice, of 
  Portville, died Monday at the Olean hospital of croup.
  
  December 14, 1916.
  
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    On Saturday, Dec. 2, Malvin Lewis was suffocated and Wright Thomas was 
  buried almost to his arms, when without any warning, there was a cave-in in 
  the old coal drift they were opening near Tyler. The drift was owned by Wright 
  Thomas.  Lewis was 26 years old.  It is a very sad accident, and what makes it 
  even more so, is his father, Ervin Lewis, was killed on the B.& S. railroad, 
  near Mill run, just ten weeks before. – Ridgway Record.
  
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    John Longnecker, aged 74 years, a veteran of the Civil war, died at his home 
  in Bradford Tuesday, as a result of a stroke of paralysis he suffered last 
  March.  Deceased is survived by his widow, three sons and one daughter, all of 
  Bradford.  Mr. Longnecker was at one time a well known contractor in the 
  Bradford oil fields.
  
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    The sad tidings were received in Smethport last week of the death of Clara 
  Kennedy McClure, wife of Scott McClure, a former Smethport boy, which event 
  occurred at her home in Buffalo last Thursday.  Death resulted from a severe 
  attack of lagrippe.  The deceased who was a native of Buffalo, was united in 
  marriage to Mr. McClure who holds a responsible position in that city, the 
  12th of last July.  Mr. McClure’s mother, Mrs. Alice McClure, of this borough, 
  had been in Buffalo attending her daughter-in-law.  The funeral was held 
  Saturday and interment made in Buffalo.  
  
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    Mrs. Ann Boyle, aged 77 years, died suddenly at her home in Bradford Sunday, 
  soon after returning home after attending services at St. Bernard’s church, 
  that city.  While laughing and talking, she suddenly lapsed into 
  unconsciousness and expired.  Mrs. Boyle was born in Ireland, and had resided 
  in Bradford for over fifty years.  She is survived by her husband, Chas. 
  Boyle, three sons, John, Joseph and Jerome, and three daughters, Mary and 
  Emma, of Bradford, and Sister Benedicta, of the Sisters of St. Joseph, of Erie.
  
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    Emporium, Dec. 9. – One man was killed/six were injured, three, it is 
  thought, fatally¸ yesterday afternoon, when the drying building of the Aetna 
  Explosive company was blown to atoms by a flare-up of 50,000 pounds of powder, 
  which was stored in the building.
    W.P. Frampton, of Ridgway, burned about face and body, died at the Ridgway 
  hospital Friday night.
    The most severely injured were Herman Chilton, of Austin, burned about body, 
  and John Erhart, of emporium, burned about face and body.
  (Article continues but nothing further is mention about men.
  
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  Death of Captain Jones.
    Captain Joseph T. Jones, soldier, railroad promoter and pioneer oil 
  producer, died at the family home, No. 267 North street, Buffalo, Wednesday 
  morning.  His death, due to a protracted illness, was not unexpected.
    Captain Jones was born in Philadelphia on June 11, 1842.  At the age of 19 
  he enlisted in the Civil war and was assigned to the 91st Pennsylvania 
  Volunteer Infantry.  At Cold Harbor he was wounded in both feet, injuries from 
  which he never fully recovered.
    Capt. Jones was promoted to quarter-master sergeant at Alexandria, Va., and 
  later attained the ranks of second lieutenant, first lieutenant  and captain.  
  At the close of the war he entered the oil fields of Pennsylvania and since 
  became one of the largest factors in the oil industry.  Capt. Jones moved to 
  Buffalo in 1893, and became active in the community life of that city. 
    He became president of the Niagara Gorge Railroad company, Buffalo, and has 
  since worked actively in the corporation.  For the last ten years his chief 
  interests centered in the State of Mississippi, where he had developed a deep 
  water port, and also the Gulf & ship Island railroad.
    Coming to the Bradford field in 1877, Captain Jones organized the Bradford 
  Oil company.  At one time he was the largest individual owner of producing 
  wells in Bradford.
    Twenty-two years ago Captain Jones and family left Bradford to make their 
  future home in Buffalo, where an imposing residence was constructed.
    Captain Jones was married in 1876 to Miss Lou Blackmar, of Venango county, 
  Pa.  Two children, Joseph Albert and Grace Jones, both born in Bradford, were 
  the fruits of this union.  Mrs. Jones, with her daughter, Grace, survive.
    Funeral services were held at 3:00 p.m. from the home, No. 267 North street, 
  and the body was laid at rest in the Jones mausoleum in Forest Lawn. – 
  Bradford Herald.
  
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    The Bradford Star-Record of Monday says:  Mrs. L.W. Cook of Coleville, Pa., 
  died this morning at 7:30 at the Bradford hospital.  Two months ago Mrs. Cook 
  was stricken with paralysis at her home and two weeks from that time they 
  brought her to the Bradford hospital, where she remained until her death 
  Sunday morning she had the third stroke and became unconscious, remaining in 
  this state until death claimed her.  She leaves a husband, Lee Cook, two 
  daughters, Hazel and Edna, father and step-mother, Mr. and Mrs. George 
  Culbertson, of Coleville, and four brothers, George M., of Bradford; David H. 
  and Charles H., of Clarendon, and Edward H., of Coleville.
    The deceased was a member of the Coleville United Brethren church, where she 
  was an active worker.  She had a very amiable disposition and was loved by all 
  who knew her.  Many relatives and friends will mourn her death.
    Lydia May Culbertson was born in Butler county, Pa., March 25, 1879, but had 
  lived in the vicinity of Bradford most of her life.  She was married to Lee W. 
  Cook December 23, 1896, and to this union five children were born, only two of 
  whom survive.
    The funeral will be held in the Hill Memorial U.E. church, Bradford, on 
  Wednesday at 2 p.m.  Rev. E.H. Nichols and Rev. J.A. Robinson will have charge 
  of the service.  Interment will be in Oak Hill cemetery.
  
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     John H. Townsend, known to scores of Bradford’s traveling public as a 
  veteran commercial traveler in this vicinity, died at 8:30 Saturday evening at 
  his home on Jefferson street, following a ten months’ illness of a 
  complication of ailments.  Deceased had been a resident of Bradford for 
  fifteen years, being a member of the office staff of the Bradford Brewing 
  company when that enterprise was first launched.  Following his retirement 
  from the brewery he became identified with the sales department of N.R. 
  Collins & company, retaining this connection until the business of the firm 
  was discontinued after the death of the late Frank J. Collins.  Mr. Townsend 
  then resumed his former occupation of a traveling salesman continuing until 
  ill health compelled a cessation of activity.  Deceased was popular among his 
  associates and was esteemed for ready with and extreme good nature.  He was a 
  past grand chancellor of the United Commercial Travelers’ association and a 
  member of the Elks.  Surviving are his wife, one son, John H. Townsend, Jr., 
  of this city, and two sisters, Mrs. Homer Pitts, of Nunda, N.Y., and Miss 
  Edith Armstrong, of Whitestone, N.Y.  Private funeral services will be held 
  this afternoon at the home, Rev. John Richelsen of the First Presbyterian 
  church officiating and interment will be made in Oak Hill. – Bradford Era, 
  Monday.
  
  December 21, 1916.
  
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    Mrs. Ione Congdon Hammond Wormer, wife of Attorney Donald Wormer, of Olean, 
  died late Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 6, in the Olean hospital, four days after 
  the death of a son, who was born on Thanksgiving day.  Her condition had been 
  critical since the child’s birth.
    Mrs. Wormer was a teacher of English in the Cuba high school in the 1914-15 
  term, and was married the following June.  She had a number of relatives in 
  this section and many friends, all of whom will hear with deep regret of her 
  death.  She was a native of this county, having been born at West Clarksville, 
  July 9, 1892, but had moved with her parents to Ohio, from which state she 
  came to teach in Cuba.
    The funeral services which were private, were held Friday afternoon, at the 
  late home of the deceased in Olean, and were in charge of the Christian 
  Science church, to which the deceased belonged.
    Deceased was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Hammond, who formerly lived 
  on Friendship street in Bolivar, and have many friends who sympathize with 
  them in their great bereavement. – Bolivar Breeze.
    The Democrat unites with many friends in this community in extending 
  condolence to the grief stricken husband, who was a former Smethport boy.
  
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    A.L. Cole, of Clearfield, one of the leading lawyer of this section of the 
  state, passed away at his home in Clearfield Sunday.  Deceased had long been a 
  sufferer from stomach trouble, and had underwent several surgical operations.  
  Mr. Cole was a native of Tioga county and studied law in the offices of the 
  late Judge Olmstead of Coudersport.  For 34 years he resided at DuBois and 
  later moved to Clearfield, where he resided for the balance of his days.
    Mr. Cole had often appeared before the McKean county bar at the court house, 
  this borough, and was well known and highly respected here.  He was one of the 
  attorneys in the James’ litigation, now before the local courts, and it was 
  largely due to his illness and inability to appear that the late November term 
  of civil court was postponed.
    Deceased was 68 years of age and is survived by his wife, five children and 
  his aged mother.  Following brief prayer services at the late home in 
  Clearfield Tuesday morning, the remains were taken to DuBois, where the 
  funeral was held at 2:30 Tuesday afternoon, the final obsequies being attended 
  by the Clearfield County Bar association in a body.
  
  December 28, 1916.
  
  Page 3.
    The death of Mrs. S. Bullis, wife of S. Bullis, a pioneer lumberman of this 
  section, occurred at Medford, Ore., the latter part of last week.  For many 
  years Mr. and Mrs. Bullis resided in Olean, and the body of the deceased has 
  been brought to that place for interment.
  
  Page 3.
    Stanley Herbert Hewitt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hewitt of Keating township, 
  died Saturday, December 16, 1916, aged 3 months 27 days.  The funeral was held 
  at the home Sunday afternoon December 17 by Rev. W.E. VanDyke.  Burial in 
  Fairview cemetery.  The Democrat unites with many friends in extending 
  condolence to the bereaved parents.
  
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    James Blair, aged about 40 years, who has been employed at the Straessley 
  hotel Johnsonburg, was found dead in bed last Sunday morning.  Deputy Coroner 
  Wilson, of St. Mary’s was called and decided an inquest was unnecessary, as 
  the deceased died of heart failure.  It is not known where Blair came from, 
  and it is impossible to communicate with relatives.
  
  
  
  
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