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  The McKean Democrat 1917
  DEATHS IN MCKEAN COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA JAN-JUNE 1917
  THE MCKEAN DEMOCRAT NEWSPAPER, (SMETHPORT)
  
  The following death notices appeared in the McKean Democrat from January thru 
  June during the year of 1917.  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
  
  January 4, 1917
  
  Page 1.
  Death of Michael O’Reilly
    Michael O’Reilly, one of Smethport’s oldest and most beloved residents, 
  passed peacefully away at his home on East Main street at 1 o’clock last 
  Friday morning, following a brief illness, aged 90 years.
    Up to the time Mr. O’Reilly was stricken as a result of the ailments of old 
  age, he remained remarkably active for one of his advanced years, and retained 
  fully his mental and physical faculties.  In fact, Mr. O’Reilly was a man as 
  alert as one many years his junior.  While his condition from the outset was 
  realized to be serious the patient rallied somewhat last week, to an extent to 
  cause his many friends to hope that his recovery would be possible, but these 
  fond hope were not realized.  The end came as he would have wished it; 
  peacefully and with his devoted helpmate and children at his side.
    Michael O’Reilly was born in Bellaconal, County Cavan, Ireland, in 1826, 
  coming to this country when a young boy.  His father died on shipboard and his 
  mother died on the arrival of the vessel on this side at quarantine.  Coming 
  to the United States in 1855, Mr. O’Reilly, to gratify his adventure seeking 
  spirit enlisted at once in the United States regular army.  This was at the 
  time of the serious Indian uprisings on the Western frontier, and in 1857 the 
  subject of this sketch who was stationed with the U.S. artillery at West 
  Point, secured his transfer to Company K., First Dragoons, U.S. Cavalry and 
  assemblying at Carlysle, this State, the command to which Mr. O’Reilly was 
  assigned, marched overland to the far West, and the subject of this sketch 
  made a proud record during that stirring campaign.  He participated in many 
  stirring engagements against the savage hordes through Texas, New Mexico and 
  other Southwestern states.
    While on scout duty in New Mexico Mr. O’Reilly received arrow wounds.  After 
  the Mountain Meadow massacre Mr. O’Reilly was one of the men who helped to 
  bury the dead.
    The outbreak of the Civil War found Mr. O’Reilly’s company stationed at Fort 
  DeLione, San Francisco, and he left there in 1862, coming on the ship “Golden 
  Gate” to Washington, D.C., where he obtained his discharge.  Mr. O’Reilly soon 
  after enlisted in the Fifth Pennsylvania cavalry.  With that regiment Mr. 
  O’Reilly fought in the bloody battles in which the Army of the Potomac took 
  part.  He was wounded at the Battle of the Wilderness.  Mr. O’Reilly’s valiant 
  military record was, throughout, one of rare service to his country.
    Shortly after being mustered out of his country’s service, over 50 years 
  ago, Mr. O’Reilly moved to Smethport where he settled on a farm in Keating 
  township, where he continued to reside, actively engaged in the pursuits of 
  farming, up to a few years ago when he retired from active business pursuits, 
  moving to Smethport and taking up his residence.  Mr. O’Reilly was one of the 
  most successful farmers in this section of the country and his long life was 
  one of extreme usefulness.
    Mr. O’Reilly was married to Margaret McKiernan in the year 1862 in St. 
  Peters and Pauls Cathedral in Philadelphia, living there until the close of 
  the war.  Before moving to Smethport in 1866, they lived for a time in 
  Washington D.C.
    Besides his devoted helpmate of many years, Mrs. Margaret O’Reilly, Mr. 
  O’Reilly is survived by the following children:  John and Charles O’Reilly of 
  Pittsburgh; William O’Reilly of New York; Mrs. M.C. Barker and Mrs. Mary L. 
  Bisett of Smethport, and a number of grandchildren.  One of the latter, 
  Merrill Bisett, was called her from Tulsa, Okla., because of his grandfather’s 
  illness.  Miss Margaret Barker, another grandchild, was also at the bedside 
  when the end came.
    The funeral was held at St. Elizabeth’s church Sunday afternoon t 2 o’clock, 
  Rev. P.J. Donahue officiating.  Preceding the final obsequies exercises were 
  conducted at the home by the member of McKean Post, No. 347, G.A.R., of which 
  the deceased had for many years been a faithful and valued member.
    Interment was made in St. Elizabeth’s cemetery.
    The members of the G.A.R. officiated as honorary pall bearers and the active 
  pall bearers were: Michael McKiernan, Chas. McKiernan, Frank Fay, Urban Fay, 
  Frank Hooley, and John Saubaugh.
    Relatives and friends from out of town were: Mr. and Mrs. John Bisett, Mrs. 
  R.L. Bisett and Mrs. Maloney, of Bradford; Mrs. McCarey of Portville; Waldo 
  Engstrom, of Buffalo; Mr. and Mrs. J.T. O’Reilly and Chas. O’Reilly, of 
  Coropolis; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. O’Reilly, of New York city and W. Merril Bisett, 
  Tulsa Okla.
    Michael O’Reilly’s chief aim during his long and useful life appeared to be 
  to dispense good will wherever he went and in this he was entirely 
  successful.  He was respected, yea, beloved, by everyone who knew him, and his 
  taking away removes a niche from among us where sunshine ever dwelt.  Not only 
  was he a (unreadable) business man, but his dealings with his fellow men were 
  conducted with the strictest integrity.  The greatest and fullest acumen that 
  can be paid any man is that they were both respected and beloved.  And that 
  can be said of Grandpa O’Reilly in the fullest sense.  And we all will miss 
  him sorely.
  
  Page 1.
    Bradford Sunday Herald:  John B. Hinman, for many years engaged as an oil 
  well shooter, employed by various companies handling nitro-glycerine and other 
  high explosives, was killed and a team of horses which he drove met a similar 
  fate when the magazine of the West Penn Torpedo company, a Pittsburgh concern, 
  was destroyed late Thursday afternoon.
  (Article is length and only salient obit information is included here)
    Friday morning Coroner E.R. Sherman accompanied by Undertaker Koch and his 
  men went to the scene and segments of Mr. Hinman’s body were found and taken 
  to the morgue.  The funeral services will be held at the house, No. 124 Summer 
  street, this afternoon at 2:30 o’clock.  Rev. John Richelsen, pastor of the 
  First Presbyterian church, will officiate and the services will be under the 
  auspices of the Odd Fellows.  Interment will be made in Oak Hill cemetery.
    John B. Hinman was 36 years of age and lived at No. 124 Summer street, this 
  city.  He had been a resident of Bradford for ten years, much of which time 
  was spent in the hazardous occupation of oil well shooting.  He was considered 
  one of the best and most careful men in the business.  He was well known and 
  highly esteemed among the oil men and others of this field.  Deceased was 
  prominent in the affairs of the Odd Fellows, being junior warden of McKean 
  Encampment No. 266, and an active worker in Tuna lodge No. 411.  It is 
  reported that he had planned to attend the dancing party of the Tuna Social 
  club Thursday evening.
    IN addition to his widow, Mr. Hinman is survived by his parents, Mr. and 
  Mrs. Byron R. Hinman of Eldred; two sisters, Mrs. W.L. Andrews of Rochester, 
  N.Y., and Mrs. Frank Sykes, of Portville, N.Y., and one brother, Henry Hinman, 
  of City Point Virginia.
    Eight years ago William Hinman, brother of John B. Hinman, was killed when a 
  nitro-glycerine manufacturing plant was blown up at Howard Junction.
  
  Page 1.
  Two Killed by Explosion at Galeton.
    As a result of the blowing out of the crown sheet of a locomotive two well 
  known and valuable citizens of Galeton were scalded to death Tuesday the 25th 
  about eleven o’clock.
    This horrible accident occurred as most such catastrophes do, when least 
  expected.  The engine was not an old one, was supposed to be I good condition 
  and was only recently inspected.  It is supposed that low water was the cause 
  of the explosion.
    Messrs. O’Connell and Hazlett were on duty when they were so suddenly 
  stricken.  They were and had been valuable employee of the Emporium Lumber 
  Company.  Mr. O’Connell was the engineer of the company’s locomotive, which is 
  in use in the Galeton yard.  Mr. Hazett was a lumber inspector and both were 
  riding in the cab of the engine when the terrible accident occurred.  When the 
  explosion occurred, it is understood the men were covered with the steaming 
  hot water and were so horribly burned that nothing could be done for them.  
  Mr. O’Connell died in the afternoon of the day of the accident while Mr. 
  Hazett lingered until about four o’clock the following morning.  Mr. O’Connell 
  was about fifty years old and unmarried.  He has been a resident of Galeton 
  for many years, but formerly resided at Hornell.  His funeral occurred at then 
  thirty this (Thursday) morning.
    Mr. Hazett was about forty years of age and is survived by his wife and one 
  child.  His funeral will be held some time on Saturday.
  
  Page 3.
    The Bradford Era of Monday says:  Harold R. Smith, aged 26 years, of Sugar 
  Grove, Pa., died suddenly about 6:30 Saturday evening in a First ward house 
  where he had called shortly after registering at the Rochester hotel and 
  depositing some wearing apparel which he had purchased at a local store.  Dr. 
  Stewart who was called pronounced death due to endocartitis.  Relatives at 
  Duke Center and Sugar Grove were notified and claimed the body at Koch’s 
  undertaking establishment.  The body was taken to Sugar Grove for funeral and 
  interment.
  
  January 11, 1917.
  
  Page 1.
  Death of Charles Havens
    Charles Havens, aged 11 years, only son of Mr. and Mrs. D.S. Havens, died at 
  the home of his parents, near this borough, Saturday afternoon, as a result of 
  an attack of appendicitis with which he was stricken on the preceeding  
  Thursday.
    On Thursday afternoon Dr. Kane, of Kane, assisted by Dr. Robert Hamilton, of 
  Smethport, operated upon the young patient in hopes of relieving his condition 
  and for a time it was thought he was improving in a satisfactory manner, but 
  his condition took a change for the worse and death resulted at the time 
  stated above.
    Charles was an unusually bright youth and was popular with all who knew him 
  and his sad death is deeply deplored by everyone.  The bereaved family will 
  have the sympathy of this entire community in their deep affliction.
    Besides his parents the departed is survived by four sisters, Ruth, Jessie, 
  Mary and Florence.  He was born in Smethport December 19, 1905.
    The funeral was held from the family home Tuesday afternoon t 2 o’clock, 
  Rev. W.E. Van Dyke of St. Luke’s Episcopal church, officiating.  Interment was 
  made in Rose Hill cemetery.
  
  Page 1.
  Death of L.W. Dunn
    L.W. Dunn, another of Smethport’s old and esteemed residents, passed away at 
  his home on Mechanic street last Sunday morning following an illness from a 
  complication of ailments attendant with old age.  Although Mr. Dunn had been 
  in failing health for a year or so, he had been up and about much of the time, 
  and as a consequence the news of his passing away came as a shock to the hosts 
  of friends of this respected citizen.
    Lucian William Dunn was born January 30, 1839, in McAllisterville, Juniata 
  county, being one of five children born to Julian and William Dunn.
    At the outbreak of the civil war the subject of this sketch joined a 
  regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteers and served through the rebellion, 
  participating in various important engagements.  He won rapid promotion and 
  served as second lieutenant, first lieutenant, and emerged from the service of 
  his country with the rank of captain.  For a time, while several senior 
  officers were invalided, Mr. Dunn served as major of his regiment, and did it 
  most acceptably as was evidenced by a recommend for his services he received 
  from headquarters, a document which in later years he would show to his 
  intimate friends with considerable and justifiable pride.  Indeed Mr. Dunn’s 
  military record was a valiant one.
    On October 3, 1873, in Lock Haven, he was united in marriage to Miss Western 
  Conner and the couple resided in Lock Haven for a number of years.
    For a number of years Mr. Dunn served as county treasurer of Clinton 
  county.  He was an expert accountant and made one of the most efficient and 
  painstaking officials that county ever had.
    In 1887 Mr. and Mrs. Dunn moved to Smethport, where they have since resided 
  and where Mr. Dunn entered the employ of the Smethport Gas Company.  For many 
  years Mr. Dunn served as field man for the local company, and at all time was 
  a faithful and conscientious employe.  Eight years ago Mr. Dunn retired from 
  active business pursuits to take a well earned rest.
      L.W. Dunn was man of many admirable traits of character.  He was 
  courteous, aunassuming, and his word was as good as his bond.  His friendship 
  was of the substantial, old fashioned  kind, and was something to be 
  cherished.  Nobody realizes this more fully than the writer who prized dearly 
  a warm personal friendship with the departed.  In the death of L.W. Dunn a 
  good man and a good citizen has gone to his reward.
    Besides his faithful wife, Mr. Dunn is survived by an adopted daughter, Miss 
  Estel Dunn, of Bradford, and two sisters, Mrs. Ella Moulton, of Kent, O., and 
  Mrs. Mary Wilt, of Alliance, O.
    Mr. Dunn was a member of the I.O.O.F. and Masonic Lodges and was member of 
  McKean Post No. 317, G.A.R., always taking an active interest in the affairs 
  of those organizations.
    The funeral is being held from the house at 2:30 o’clock, this Thursday 
  afternoon, Rev. E.E. Cookson, of the Baptist church, officiating.  Interment 
  will be made in Rose Hill cemetery.
    Relatives from out of town here for the funeral are Mrs. Rebecca Cummings, 
  Mrs. Frank Rote and Mr. Theodore Cunser, of Lock Haven and Miss Estel Dunn, of 
  Bradford.
  
  Page 1.
  Death of Mrs. McManus
    The sad tidings were received in Smethport Saturday of the death of Mrs. 
  Mary E. McManus, wife of John C. McManus, which event occurred at the family 
  home in Fredonia, N.Y., that morning, following an illness of pneumonia.
    Mrs. McManus was formerly Miss Mary Southwick, of Randolph, N.Y., where she 
  was united in marriage with Mr. McManus about thirty-two years ago.  The 
  family home was in Bradford for many years,.  Later they resided in Pittsburgh 
  and Parkersburg, W.Va., where MR. McManus was engaged in the glass business, 
  before removing to Fredonia.  Deceased is survived by two brothers, Dr. A.H. 
  Southwick, of Limestone, and E.H. Southwick, of Smethport, and four sisters, 
  Mrs. G.W. Mitchell and Mrs. W.H. Morrison of Smethport; Mrs. Smith, of 
  Jamestown, and Mrs. E.J. Jifkins?, of Ponce, Puerto Rico, in addition to her 
  husband and a daughter who is married and lives in Pittsburgh.  The funeral 
  was held in Fredonia Tuesday.
    Mrs. McManus had often visited in Smethport and had endeared herself to many 
  of our residents, all of whom were deeply grieved to learn of the demise of 
  this estimable woman.
  
  January 18, 1917.
  
  Page 1.
    Uncle Ransom Burdick, McKean county’s oldest resident, was 101 years young 
  Tuesday, January 16th.
    Last year, on the occasion of Mr. Burdick’s one hundredth birthday 
  anniversary, he was tendered a delightful birthday party at the home of his 
  daughter, Mrs. Alvira Gallup, of Norwich township, where he makes his home, at 
  which a large number of his descendants and relatives were present.  The year 
  which has elapsed has been lenient with this highly respected resident and he 
  passed his 101st birthday last Tuesday quietly, and enjoying exceptionally 
  good health.  His eyesight, hearing and his other faculties are unimpaired and 
  he looks, and is, as active as a healthy man twenty years his junior would be.
    Mr. Burdick, who has spent this entire lifetime in this vicinity, has lived 
  to see this county develop from a wilderness to one of the most populous and 
  progressive of the state.  He has lived to see his descendants become some of 
  the leading and most influential citizens of the county.
    Always a man of high intelligence, Mr. Burdick, himself, has played an 
  important part in the development of the county, and, unlike most other men of 
  his advanced age, does not dwell in the past, but takes a keen interest in 
  affairs of the day.
    The Democrat unites with hosts of friends in the sincere hope that this 
  remarkable and respected resident may enjoy more natal days, surrounded by his 
  loved ones.  He richly merits all the good things bestowed upon him.
  
  Page 1.
  Death of Mrs. Sherwood Rightmyer
    Word has been received in Smethport of the death of Mrs. Sherwood Rightmyer, 
  aged 71, which event occurred at her home in Arlington, N.J., on Christmas day.
    The deceased lady is survived by her husband, T.S. Rightmyer and one 
  daughter, Mrs. Potter, also four sisters, two of whom, Mrs. Jas. McGuire and 
  Mrs. O.T. Chase, reside in Smethport; Mrs. Frank Rowley, of Punxsutawney, and 
  Miss Lulu Goodrich, of California.  
    The funeral was held December 28, the 71st natal day of  the deceased, at 
  Middletown, N.Y. and interment was made in that town.
    Mrs. Rightmyer was a woman of manifold estimable traits of character whose 
  death will be sincerely mourned by a wide circle of friends.  She was well 
  known in Smethport and the Democrat unites with many friends in extending 
  condolence to the ones who are left to mourn the loss of this good woman.
  
  Page 5.
    Manzuetti, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. Cappeletti, of East Smethport, 
  died last Friday after a brief illness, aged 17 days.  Services were conducted 
  at St. Elizabeth’s church Sunday afternoon by Rev. P.J. Donohue.  Interment 
  was made in St. Elizabeth’s cemetery.
  
  Page 5.
    Martin Bowen, 82 years old, and a “Bucktail.” Died Saturday at the home of 
  his niece, Mrs. William Mahon, in Olean.  Mr. Bowen had been in ill health for 
  about 12 years.  Mr. Bowen served with Co. K, 149 Regt., Pennsylvania 
  Bucktails, during the civil war, and he was a member of Driftwood, Pa., Post 
  of the G.A.R.   He had lived in Olean three years, going to that city from 
  (unreadable).
  
  Page 5.
    Mrs. C.J. Vanblad and Mrs. J.A. Lindholm, of this borough, received the sad 
  tidings Monday of the death of their father, Peter Mattins Vilhelmsson, which 
  occurred at his home in Kruvebo, Sweden, December 9, 1916.  Mr. Vilhelmsson 
  had been ill for several months from gangrene poisoning.  In hopes of 
  relieving his condition he underwent the amputation of one of his legs some 
  time ago, but the operation proved unavailing.  Mr. Vilhelmsson was 77 years 
  of age and was the father of eleven children, six of whom survive, with the 
  widow, four children living in Sweden.
  
  January 25, 1917.
  
  Page 2.
    Richard Clark Hunt, aged thirty-five, employed at the Johnsonburg paper 
  mill, died early this morning in the Ridgway hospital as the result of 
  injuries sustained in an altercation with a fellow workman at the mill about 2 
  weeks ago.  The foreigner was under the impression that Hunt had reported a 
  delinquency to the foreman and the foreigner became enraged and hit him over 
  the head with a piece of wood.  HE then disappeared, but it is said returned 
  to Johnsonburg one evening a few days later and took his clothes and then left 
  for parts unknown and the authorities have been unable to find any trace since 
  that time.
    Hunt seemed to be getting along nicely for a time but one week ago his 
  condition became so critical that he was removed to the Ridgway hospital and 
  gradually declined until death came.
    The deceased is survived by a wife and three children. – Ridgway Democrat.
  February 1, 1917.
  
  Page 1.
  Death of Mrs. Elizabeth Finley
    Died at her home in Olean, January 26, Mrs. Elizabeth Finley Vansickles, 
  aged 64 years, after 6 years of suffering, resulting from injuries she 
  received by being thrown from a buggy while driving from Smethport to Port 
  Allegany.  Mrs. Vansickles was a real home woman her life being spent in 
  making her home a pleasant, happy one.  She was a woman of manifold estimable 
  traits of character whose death will be sincerely mourned by a wide circle of 
  friends.  Only three children out of a family of ten survive her: Margaret 
  Leete, Mrs. Anabell Vansickles and George Finley, the youngest children of the 
  family.  She also leaves her husband, John Vansickles; three children, Mrs. 
  Theresa How, of Olean; Rubin Vansickles, of Open Brook, and Grover Vansickles, 
  of Olean, and a number of grandchildren.   She was always a devout member of 
  St. Luke’s church.  The funeral was held at Grimes church Monday, January 29, 
  at 1 P.M.
  
  Page 1.
  Death of Henry Lindsley
    Henry Lindsley, age 73 years, brother of S.R  Lindsley, former editor of the 
  Democrat, died at his home in Corning, N.Y., Wednesday, after a brief illness, 
  of a complication of ailments.  Although he had been in poor health for some 
  time Mr. Lindsley had kept up and about until Sunday last, when he was 
  compelled to take to his bed.
    Henry Lindsley was born at the family homestead at Lindley, N.Y., the son of 
  Bradley and Anna Lindsley, and great grandson of Col. Eleazlar Lindsley, a 
  revolutionary soldier, who was one of the pioneer settlers of Tioga county.  
  At the outbreak of the civil war he enlisted and saw much service, being 
  severely wounded at the storming of Fort Donaldson.   For many years he 
  conducted a fine farm near Lawrenceville, Pa., but during the past seventeen 
  years has resided in Corning.
    He was the father of two children, one of whom is Judge Frank Lindsley, of 
  Tennessee, died a number of years ago.  Besides his widow, Mrs. Mary Lindsley, 
  he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Dave Dunkle, of Norwich; also by two 
  brothers, George Lindsley of Lawrenceville, and S.R. Lindsley, of Smethport.
    Mr. Lindsley was a manly man of manifold splendid qualities and his death 
  will be mourned by a wide circle of friends.
    The funeral will be held at Lawrenceville Saturday morning and interment 
  will be made at the Lindsley family cemetery near that town.
  
  Page 1.
  Death Of Mrs. John Waite
    The sad tidings were received in Smethport Monday of the death of Mrs. John 
  W. Waite, which event occurred at her home in Beaver Falls, Pa., Sunday night, 
  following a short illness of pneumonia.
    For many years Mrs. Waite was a highly esteemed resident of Smethport, where 
  Mr. Waite conducted the local creamery.  About a year ago the family moved 
  from Smethport of Beaver Falls, Pa., where Mr. Waite embarked in the 
  manufacture of ice cream on a large scale, and has built up an extensive 
  business.
    Mrs. Waite was a woman of admirable qualities and during her long residence 
  in Smethport endeared herself to a wide circle of friends, all of whom were 
  greatly shocked at the sudden news of her death.
    Deceased was a native of Centre county.  Besides her husband, she is 
  survived by two sons, Lowell and Arlington.
    The Democrat unites with a wide circle of Smethport friends in tendering 
  condolence to the family which has been so sorely bereaved by the taking away 
  of this good woman.
  
  Page 1.
  Three Children Burned To Death At Olean.
    Olean, Jan. 26 – The Times today says:
    Olean has had its third disastrous fire within the week, and the toll taken 
  by the last of the series is far heavier than that claimed at either of the 
  other two, for, while the property loss is not large, three human lives were 
  taken by the blaze.  The dead are:
  The victims
  Esther Lowe, two years old;
  Lawrence Lowe, four years old;
  Harold Lowe, six years old.
    The three were the children of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Lowe and their deaths 
  occurred  in the fire which destroyed the family home in the Baldwin Heights 
  sub-division this morning.
    The little ones were alone in the house when the flames started, at about 3 
  o’clock, the mother having gone to the home of a neighbor to secure a bottle 
  of milk and the father, an employe of the Vacuum Oil company, having gone to 
  the refinery earlier in the morning.
    The houses are few and far apart in that section and, although there is one 
  building not far from the Lowe home, none of the neighbors were aware that the 
  place was ablaze until the flames had secured great headway.  Roger O’Donnell, 
  a railroad man, was the first to discover them, but in his effort to force an 
  entrance he was driven back by them, sustaining a severely cut hand in his 
  attempt to get in by breaking a window.
    The house was a small frame structure and it proved quick food for the 
  flames.  Some time elapsed between the start of the fire and the sending in of 
  an alarm, and when chemical company 3 reached the building, it had been 
  leveled.
    Coroner Cassar Smith was notified and a search conducted by him resulted in 
  the finding of the three charred bodies of the children.  According to the 
  locations in which they were when found, one evidently was in a bedroom and 
  the other two in the kitchen when death came.  Coroner Smith ordered the 
  bodies removed to the undertaking establishment of Quigley & Heenan, where 
  they were prepared for burial.
    The case of the mother, is a pitiable one.   When she learned of the fire 
  she rushed to her home only to find it in a mass of flames.  Even then she 
  attempted to break through the fiery barriers in a supreme effort to save her 
  loved ones but neighbors who knew it was madness to try to go inside the 
  burning building, prevented her.  She became hysterical and later delirious, 
  and it was necessary to take her to the Olean General hospital.  In her 
  delirium she calls for her little ones and seems to be trying to get to them.  
  Her condition is regard as serious, but it is thought that she will recover.
  
  Page 2.
    Moses P. Wooley, an aged and respected citizen of this city, died suddenly 
  at 7 o’clock last evening at the Schoonover home on East Main street.
    Mr. Wooley had been about the city all day in apparently good health and 
  shortly before 7 o’clock started to walk down East Main street to his 
  restaurant and while on his way he became ill.  When he reached the Schoonover 
  residence he was unable to continue his journey and was taken into the house 
  and while sitting in a rocking chair, he lapsed into unconsciousness and 
  expired.  Dr. Elliott was called and pronounced his death due to heart 
  failure.  The remains were taken to Koch’s undertaking parlors and prepared 
  for burial.  Mr. Wooley was one of the early residents of this city and was 
  well known by nearly all the residents of the city.  He followed the oil 
  business in the early days first as a driller and then as a producer.  About 
  eighteen years ago he sold his holdings at Harrisburg Run.  He was a man who 
  took an active interest in politics.  He was appointed street commissioner 
  during the administration of the late George H. Potter and filled that 
  position with satisfaction.
    For the past three years he conducted a restaurant at No. 247 East Main 
  street and resided in rooms over that establishment.  He was a member of the 
  various bodies of the Masonic Order and a member of the Maccabees.
    He is survived by one brother, David, of Oil City, and three sisters, Mrs. 
  Truman Hawes, of Buffalo, N.Y.; Mrs. Henry Johncox, of Porterville, N.Y., and 
  Mrs. Van De-Bergart, of Alexander, N.Y. – Bradford Sunday Herald.
  
  Page 2.
    Mrs. Julia Rifle, of Burtville, died Thursday noon, January 18, at the home 
  of Mrs. Samuel Williamson, of No. 40 Burnside avenue, Bradford, Pa., of 
  uraemic poisoning.
    The deceased had been in her usual health until 3 o’clock Thursday morning, 
  when she was taken suddenly ill.  Local physicians were called who did all in 
  their power for her relief, but her condition continued to grow worse until 
  her death at midday.
    The body was brought to Burtville on the noon train Sunday and funeral 
  services were held in the Sartwell Creek church, Rev. Houtz officiating.  
  Interment in the Sartwell Creek cemetery.
    Julia A. Elliott was born in Portville, N.Y., October 1, 1860.  At an early 
  age she with her family moved to Wellsville, N.Y., and later to North Fenton, 
  N.Y.  At the age of 18 the family moved from North Fenton to Smethport, Pa., 
  and she has since resided in McKean and Potter counties.  On March 1, 1879, 
  she was united in marriage to James A. Rifle, of Smethport, who with one son, 
  B.L. Rifle, of Bradford, and one sister, Mrs. F.E. Elliott, of Richburg, N.Y., 
  survive her.
    The Burtville Grange of which Mrs. Rifle was a member, attended the funeral 
  in a body.  She leaves many friends in this community to mourn her loss. – 
  Roulette Recorder.
  
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    Jamestown, Jan. 27. – John R. Norton, who lives at Eighth and Henley 
  streets, in Olean, died at 7 o’clock last night at the Women’s Christian 
  Association hospital here as a result of injuries which he sustained in a fall 
  from a ladder.  Mr. Norton was a carpenter in the employ of the J.C. Wilson 
  Construction company and was at work putting up a set of steel doors on the 
  car barns of the Jamestown Street Railway company.  He was working on a ladder 
  and fell, striking the back of his head and suffering a concussion of the 
  brain.
    He was rushed to the hospital but never regained consciousness, dying at 7 
  o’clock last night.  Mr. Norton was about 50 years of age.
  
  Page 5.
    Bradford Star-Record.  Tuesday:  The death of Mrs. Zella K. Green, No. 31 
  South Kendall avenue, occurred this morning at 4 o’clock at her residence 
  after a brief illness of pneumonia.  She had been in poor health for some 
  time.  Mrs. Green was the widow of Ben H. Green, for years a well known 
  grocer, and she was also noted for her activities in church, charity and 
  temperance work.  She was a member of Asbury Methodist Episcopal church and  
  president of the East Bradford W.C.T.U., and a member of the Assistance Fund 
  of the county.  The latter has to do with the mothers’ pension fund and Mrs. 
  Green was a very active worker in this.  A fellow member of the fund declares 
  that Mrs. Green took the bulk of the work on her own shoulders and did most of 
  the visiting and investigating.  She had a host of friends among whom she was 
  highly esteemed for her fine qualities and her sincerity of purpose.  Deceased 
  sis survived by one daughter, Mrs. Harriott Brinton; one sister, Miss Corn 
  Keyes, and three brothers, Samuel G., and Alfred, of Gowanda, N.Y., and Truman 
  B. Keyes, of Denver, Colo.
  
  Page 8.
    George L. McCracken, aged about 74 years, a pioneer resident of Ridgway, and 
  at one time a prominent school teacher in Elk county and later for a number of 
  years station agent here for the P.R.R., attempted suicide some time Thursday 
  forenoon by shooting himself in the head with a .22 calibre Derringer (pepper 
  box) pistol.
    Mr. McCracken and his grandson, Frank, lived alone in the old homestead on 
  Cardott street, and this morning Frank left for his employment as usual about 
  6:30 but without seeing his grandfather, supposing that he was out for his 
  accustomed morning walk.  Upon his return at noon, he found a note left for 
  him stating that his grandfather was at the barn.  He at once became 
  suspicious and hastened to the building a short distance from the house where 
  he found Mr. McCracken unconscious in a pool of blood.  HE at once summoned 
  medical aid and the wounded man was rushed to the Elk County General hospital 
  where all possible was done for him but up to the present time he is still 
  unconscious and little or no hope is maintained by the attending physician for 
  his recovery.
    That the shooting occurred sometime between 6 and 12 o’clock this morning 
  was determined by the physicians on account of the condition of the blood 
  found on the barn floor.
    Mr. McCracken, evidently in a fit of despondency over the poor condition of 
  his health during the past five or six months following a light stroke of 
  apoplexy from which he never fully recovered, went to the barn and seated 
  himself on a lower rung of a ladder placed the pistol against the right side 
  of his head and pulled the trigger.  Upon striking the skull the bullet split, 
  one part penetrating the skull and lodging in the brain. – Ridgway Democrat.
    Mr. McCracken died at the Elk County General hospital Friday without 
  regaining consciousness.  He is survived by one son, Wilkie C. McCracken, of 
  Columbia, S.C.   He was a prominent Mason and owned considerable property in 
  Ridgway.  The funeral was held at his home on Sunday afternoon.
  
  Page 8.
    Patrick Connor, aged 66 years, died at the County Home Sunday afternoon, 
  death resulting from Bright’s disease.  Connor was brought to the home two 
  months ago from Newell creek, near Turtle Point, but nothing was known as to 
  who he was or where he came from previous to going to section of the county.
    Rev. J.P. Donohue, of St. Elizabeth’s church took charge of the body and saw 
  to it that the earthly remains were accorded Christian burial.  Services were 
  conducted at the church Tuesday morning and interment was mad in St. 
  Elizabeth’s cemetery.
  
  Page 8.
    Warren, Jan. 29. – George Ferry, the 8-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry E. 
  Ferry, was instantly killed Saturday afternoon when the sled upon which he was 
  coasting, collided with the grocery truck  of J.S Lydiatt.  Mr. Lydiatt was 
  absolved from all blame.
    The little boy was sliding with three other little fellows.  They were close 
  together on single sleds when they approached the Hinkle street intersection.  
  The grocery truck was crossing Carver street.  The driver avoided one of the 
  boys by stopping.  The second turned out and missed him.  Young Ferry struck 
  the front wheel.
    The force of the blow on the head probably caused instantaneous death, but 
  the boy was taken to emergency hospital. No sign of life was discovered there.
  
  Page 8.
  William A. Funcheon Dead
    The death of William A. Funcheon took place at his home on Catlin avenue 
  Friday afternoon at 2:45 o’clock.  He had been seriously ill for a month, the 
  cause of death being tuberculosis.
    The funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the 
  home, Rev. VanDyke of the St. Elizabeth’s church of Smethport, officiating.  
  Members of the I.O.O.F. of which he was a member, attended the funeral in a 
  body.
    Mr. Funcheon was 42 years of age at the time of death.  He had been a 
  resident of Port Allegany about four years, coming here from Smethport where 
  he had resided about fourteen years.  While here he was employed at the 
  Allegany Window Glass factory.
    He is survived by his wife, one son, William Funcheon, of Jamestown; two 
  daughters, Anna and Margaret, of Port Allegany; three sisters, Mrs. Emma 
  Walker, of Smethport; Mrs. Katherine Falconer, of Duffey, Pa., and Mrs. Minnie 
  Wells, of Glase Bar, Nova Scotia, and one brother, James. – Port Allegany 
  Argus.
  
  Page 8.
    Thomas Foster, an employe of at the Johnsonburg sub-station was instantly 
  shocked to death about 8:15 o’clock Tuesday morning, January 23.  A short 
  circuit when he was hanging a light erector, cause 22,000 volts to be shot 
  through him.  He was an aged man and had been employed at the plant since 
  September.
    No one saw the accident, but his body was discovered some minutes later.  
  Power was immediately turned off.
    Deputy Coroner C.G. Wilson, of St. Marys, was called to the scene, and after 
  learning of the circumstances decided that an inquest was unnecessary and 
  death was purely accidental. – St. Marys Gazette.
  
  Page 8.
    Hugh Henretta, aged 70 years, a well known and highly respected resident of 
  Rew City, died last evening at 11:30 o’clock, following a brief illness.  
  Deceased is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Malcolm Miller, of Rew City; 
  Mrs. R.A. Armstong, of Rew City, and Mrs. R.P. Donnolly, of Erie, Pa.; four 
  sons, Hugh Henretta, of Butler; Francis Henretta, of Buffalo; William 
  Hneretta, of Rew, and Clarence Henretta, of Aiken, Pa.  He also leaves one 
  sister, Mrs. May Simons, of Pittsburgh.  Deceased was a member of the C.M.B.A. 
  and the Knights of the Maccabees.  The funeral services will be held Thursday 
  morning at 10 o’clock at St. Bernard’s church.  Interment in St. Bernard’s 
  cemetery. – Bradford Star-Record, Monday.
  
  February 8, 1917.
  
  Page 5.
    Injuries received in a boiler explosion near Brookville, Friday, resulted in 
  the death of Clyde Meese.  Meese who was 28 years old, was employed as an 
  engineer, suffered a compound fracture of the right leg, a fracture of the 
  left forearm and was scalded form head to foot.  Death followed in a little 
  more than an hour to relieve his suffering.  For some time he had made his 
  home at Brookville.
  
  Page 5.
    The Bradford Era, of Saturday says:  Coroner E.R. Sherman was yesterday 
  morning notified of the sudden death at his home in Hamilton township of 
  Horace Nugent.  Deceased who was employed by Edward Anderson, a lumberman, had 
  been in poor health for some time and was unable to sleep in bed, spending his 
  time sitting in a chair.  Thursday evening his condition seemed improved and 
  he retired to bed.  When Mrs. Nugent awoke about 4 o’clock yesterday morning, 
  she found her husband dead at her side.  The coroner issued a certificate of 
  death from natural causes.
  
  Page 5.
  Aged Folk Die Suddenly
    William W. Stackhouse ,father of Rev. W.A. Stackhouse, passed away quietly 
  at the parsonage home, Sunday afternoon at 2:45, January 28, 1917, after a 
  week’s illness from grip resulting in uremic poisoning.  He was eighty-four 
  years of age having been born in the village of Florida, Orange county, New 
  York, on April 14, 1833.  He and his wife but a few years younger, came to 
  live with their children two years ago last November and have resided here 
  since.  Mr. and Mrs. W.W. Stackhouse were married in the summer of 1869, she 
  being Miss Marie Allen, daughter of an old pioneer family of Chemung county, 
  New York, when he moved with his folk when a young man.  Mr. Stackhouse early 
  joined the Methodist church and continued the membership faithfully during his 
  life.  The funeral was held from the Methodist church Tuesday afternoon, 
  January 30, Rev. I.W. Hill, of Roulette, having charge of the services 
  assisted by Rev. Prosper Miller and Rev. Havard Griffith.  The remains were 
  taken to Odessa, N.Y., for interment in the Mitchell cemetery in sight of his 
  farm where he passed so many happy years with his wife and family, a 
  successful farmer.  Rev. and Mrs. Stackhouse accompanied the remains to their 
  last resting place.  During their absence from home on their sad mission the 
  aged mother passed away.  She too had been ill with grip and the shock of the 
  loss of her husband no doubt hastened dissolution.  Mrs. Stackhouse was born 
  in Chemung county, N.Y., on September 26, 1841, and was seventy-six years of 
  age.  Born of good pioneer stock, she early developed those characteristics 
  that later made her a useful citizen, wife and mother.  She was a student at 
  the Genessee Wesleyan Seminary in Lima, N.Y., and later of the Starkey 
  Seminary, now Palmer institute and for ten years after taught in the public 
  schools near her home a successful teacher.  She died last Wednesday while 
  both Rev. and Mrs. Stackhouse were in Chemung county with the remains of the 
  pastor’s father passing on peacefully.  The funeral is being held from the 
  Methodist church this afternoon at half past three o’clock, the same ministers 
  who were present at the father’s funeral, will officiate and the interment 
  will also be made at the old home.  Rev. Stackhouse is the only surviving 
  child.  A daughter, Sarah Grace, died in infancy and a grow-up son was drowned 
  in the Hudson river while skating December 31, 18?3.   Both of these old 
  people had made many friends by their honest, kindly, old-fashioned ways, 
  since their residence among us. – Port Allegany Reporter.
  
  February 15, 1917.
  
  Death of Mrs. Lucina Calkins
    Mrs. Lucina Calkins, one of Smethport’s oldest and most highly respected  
  residents passed away at the home of her daughter, Miss Ada Calkins, of King 
  street, with whom she made her home Tuesday evening.
    Mrs. Calkins had been seized with sudden illness a week previously and her 
  ailment was found to be due to her hip bone breaking, a condition produced by 
  her advanced age.
    Mrs. Calkins is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Chas. Lemmler and Miss Ada 
  Calkins, of Smethport; Miss Cynthia Calkins, of Erie, and one son, Mr. C.H. 
  Calkins, of Olean.  Also the following grandchildren; C.K. Calkins, of Arcade, 
  N.Y., and Lenore and Harold Lemmler, of Smethport.
    The funeral will be held at the late home Friday morning at 10:30 o’clock, 
  Rev.  J.S.  Fleming of the M.E. church officiating.  Interment will be made in 
  Rose Hill cemetery.
    A suitable tribute to this estimable lady will appear in the Democrat next 
  week.
  
  Page 1.
  Death of E.M. Cheeseman
    E.M. Cheeseman, a well known resident of Smethport, passed away while 
  visiting at the home of his son, Harry Cheeseman, of Elmira, N.Y., at 12:15 
  o’clock Tuesday morning.  Mr. Cheeseman, who had been at the home of his son 
  in Elmira about three weeks, had been in poor health for some time past, but 
  had kept up and about, and was seized with his final illness but a few days 
  previous to his death.
    Deceased was 73 years of age and was born in Cabin Creek, Maryland.  He had 
  resided in this part of the country for 50 years.  For many years he was 
  engaged in railroad construction work.  He was in charge of the construction 
  gangs which built the Shawmut railroad through this borough, and after the 
  road was completed was retained in the employ of the company, retiring from 
  active eservice but a few years ago, and was a capable and valued employe.  
  For a time before making Smethport his permanent residence, Mr. Cheeseman and 
  family resided in Hazelhurst.
    Mr. Cheeseman was a man of splendid qualities, whose long life was a most 
  useful one.  He was a man of honest and conscientious scruples, a loyal friend 
  and was a splendid citizen.
    Besides his widow he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. H.C. Robinson, of 
  Hazelhurst, and one son, Harry Cheeseman, of Elmira.
    The remains arrived in Smethport last evening and the funeral is being held 
  at the M.E. church at 2 o’clock this Thursday afternoon, Rev. J.S. Fleming 
  officiating.  Interment will be made in the Kasson cemetery.
  
  Page 1.
  Death of Mrs. M.D. Shooke
    This community was saddened Wednesday morning by the news of the death of 
  Mrs. M.D. Shooke, which occurred at her home on Bank street, this borough, at 
  4 o’clock that morning.  Mrs. Shooke had been seriously ill for several weeks 
  past.
    Mrs. Shooke was a woman of noble traits of character, whose heart was 
  wrapped up in her home life and during her long residence in Smethport she had 
  endeared herself to a wide circle of friends by reason of her quiet, gracious 
  manner and sweetness of disposition.  Not only will she be sadly missed in the 
  home circle which has been so sorely bereft by her taking away, but her death 
  will mourned by the residents of this community generally.
    Besides her husband, Mrs. Shooke is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Bessie 
  Albert, of Syracuse, N.Y., and one son, Bert Shooke, of Smethport.
    The funeral will be held at the family residence Friday afternoon t 2:30 
  o’clock, Rev. J.S. Fleming officiating.
  
  Page 1.
  Death of Mrs. Mary A. Masser
    Mrs. Mary A. Masser, one of Smethport’s most highly esteemed ladies, passed 
  away at the home of her son, C.W. Masser, in this borough, about noon Sunday, 
  after a brief illness of bronchial pneumonia.  Although Mrs. Masser had been 
  in poor health for several years, she was not stricken with the illness which 
  resulted in death until Friday of last week.  While it was realized from the 
  outset that the patient’s condition was serious, nevertheless news of her 
  death came as a chock to her many friends.
    Mrs. Masser was born April 23, 1854, in Clarksville, N.Y.  She was united in 
  marriage early in life to Wm. Masser.  For 37 years she had been a resident of 
  Smethport, aside from a period she resided with her daughter in New York.  Of 
  late years she has resided with her devoted sons, who are prominent business 
  men of this borough.
    Mrs. Masser was a woman of admirable qualities and her taking away has 
  deprived her family circle and the community of a loving mother and a good 
  woman.
    She is survived by one daughter, Mrs.  Nellie J. Bentley, of New York, two 
  sons, Chas. W. Masser and Fred J. Masser, of Smethport.
    The funeral was held at the M.E. church of which the departed was a faithful 
  member, Tuesday afternoon  at 2 o’clock, Rev. J.S. Fleming officiating.  
  Interment was made in Rose Hill cemetery.
  
  Page 1.
    Charles Brace, a blacksmith, and a veteran of the civil war, was burned to 
  death Thursday morning in the living room back of his shop in Rixford.
    A passerby noticed smoke coming out of an open door of the room and he made 
  an investigation and was startled to find the form of a man huddled on the 
  floor with his clothes on fire.  The man seized a bucket of water and threw it 
  onto the burning clothing, extinguished the flames and then he summoned Dr. 
  W.S. Moyer, who quickly responded but found the victim of the fire dead.
    It proved to be Brace and the supposition is that the fire in his stove went 
  out and that when he sought to light it an explosion occurred which set fire 
  to his clothing.  The body of the man was burned but his face escaped the 
  flames because he lay face downward..
    Mr. Brace lived in Rixford for years and has several children living.  His 
  wife resides in the Adirondacks.  A brother W.W. Brace, lives in Derrick 
  City.  He has other brothers and sisters as follows:  W.H. Brace, of Tidioute; 
  Bartholomew Brace, of Coleville; Mrs. Mary Miner, of Rixford, and Mrs. John H. 
  Holden, of Tidioute.  Four children survive only one of whom Schuyler Brace, 
  lives in Rixford.
    Deceased was a member of Company K, 21st New York Cavalry.  He was 73 years 
  old.
    The remains of the unfortunate man were brought to the undertaking 
  establishment of J.A. Stull in this city and prepared for burial.  Coroner 
  Sherman, who had visited the scene, issuing a certificate in accordance with 
  the facts. – Bradford Herald.
  
  Page 1.
  Five Of Household Lose Lives In Farm House Fire
    Salamanca, N.Y., Feb. 10. – The Press says:  Five lives were the toll of a 
  fire at the farm home of Floyd Woodard in Morgan Hollow, two miles north of 
  Sugartown, town of Franklin, early yesterday.
    Two of the victims were aged people, who were probably confused when the 
  fire broke out and were unable to escape before they were overcome, by smoke.  
  Three of the dead are children who were sleeping in the upper part of the 
  house.
    The older victims were Robert Woodard and Mrs. Alfred Holmes, and the 
  children who were burned to death were Virgil and Marie Woodard, respectively 
  14 and 8 years of age, and a 2-year-old child.  All were the children of Mr. 
  and Mrs. Floyd Woodard, the former a son of Robert Woodard.
    Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Woodard and their son, Louis, age 16, and Mr. Holmes, 
  husband of the woman who was burned to death, escaped from the burning house.  
  Mr. and Mrs. Holmes were the parents of Mrs. Floyd Woodard.
    The blaze originated in the dining room where some blankets were being dried 
  out near a stove.  Sleeping on the lower floor were Mr. and Mrs. Holmes and 
  Robert Woodard, the other members of the family being in the second story.  
  The flames had good headway before the members of the family were awakened by 
  the smoke and the crackling flames and so rapidly did the structure burn that 
  there was little opportunity to escape.
    The boy Louis jumped from an upper window and urged the other children to do 
  so, but they evidently feared to follow and perished.  Mr. and Mrs. Floyd 
  Woodard escaped from the second story, MR. Woodard by jumping and Mrs. Woodard 
  down the stairway, but she was burned about the head and face.  A moment later 
  exit by way of the stairs had been cut off.
    Both Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Woodard went into the lower story of the house to 
  aid the aged inmates there.  Mrs. Holmes had become evidently confused and 
  wandered to her death.  She could not be located by the searchers.  Her 
  charred body was found yesterday morning.  Mr. Woodard was overcome by smoke 
  and could not be gotten from the building before those who sought to rescue 
  him were compelled to flee.  Mr. Holmes alone, of those sleeping in the first 
  story escaped.
    Fourteen-year old Virgil Woodard burned to death before the eyes of the 
  members of the family.  He stood hesitatingly at a window in the second story 
  of the house and those on the ground below urged him to jump, but fright 
  seemed to have paralyzed him.  He disappeared a few moments later in the 
  rapidly mounting flames.
    The house and all of its contents are a total loss.  The house was owned by 
  Robert Woodard.  Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Woodard were the farm tenants.  Robert 
  Woodard and Mr. and Mrs. Holmes made their home with Mr. and Mrs. Woodard.  
  Mrs. Floyd Woodard was formerly Mrs. Robbins, a widow at the time of her 
  marriage to Mr. Woodard a few years ago.  The three older children were of a 
  former marriage.
    The farm house was a substantial building and was valued at about $2500.  It 
  and its contents were entirely destroyed.
  
  Page 1.
  Death of Frank Conner
    Frank Conner, of Coryville, died at the Bradford hospital last Friday, where 
  he had been taken two weeks previously, following an operation for 
  appendicitis which he underwent soon after being taken to the institution.  
  While it was realized from the outset that the patient’s condition was 
  critical, hope had been held, from the valiant fight he made following the 
  operation, that he would recover, consequently the announcement of his death 
  came as a severe shock to his friends.
    Deceased was 51 years of age and was born and his entire life had been spent 
  at Coryville, where he owned a beautiful farm home.  About two years ago he 
  was united in marriage to Miss Ruth Oviatt of Farmers Valley.  Besides his 
  widow he is survived by one brother, Fred Conner, of Sergeant, and one sister, 
  Miss Florence Conner, of Coryville.
    Mr. Conner was a man of splendid traits of character who was held in the 
  highest esteem by all who knew him.
    The funeral was held at Coryville Sunday afternoon, Rev. Fullum, of the U.B. 
  church, officiating.  Interment was made in Rose Hill cemetery, this borough.
  
  Page 2.
  Death of Mott B. Pierce
    Mott B. Pierce, retired, who for most of his mature life was prominently 
  connected with the hotel business of Titusville, Bradford, Rochester, N.Y., 
  North Tonawanda, N.Y., and Kane, Pa., died Wednesday morning at the Bradford 
  hospital after a three weeks illness of pneumonia.
    The news of his death was received about town with the sincerest expressions 
  of sorrow, and his widow and son have the heartfelt sympathy of all in their 
  bereavement.
    Mr. Pierce was born in Elmira, N.Y., on August 17, 1846.  He came to the oil 
  country in his youth and after a few years on Oil creek he became proprietor 
  of the Parshall House, one of the busiest and best conducted hotels of 
  Titusville in the early days.  Thirty-eight years ago he arrived in Bradford 
  as a member of the firm of Humphrey & Pierce, took over the proprietorship of 
  the Tuna Valley house at Congress and East Corydon streets, where the Carnegie 
  Public Library and the Newall building now stand.  It was a large frame 
  structure and one of the principal hotels of the city.  The building burned in 
  the late fall of 1880 and Messrs. Humphrey and Pierce next opened the St. 
  James hotel which was built shortly after the Humphrey house fire.  Later Mr. 
  Pierce bought out his partner, who removed from the city.  Mr. Pierce remained 
  at the head of the St. James hotel until about 1891, when he moved to 
  Rochester, N.Y., and bought the Livingston hotel, which he conducted for 
  several years, then removing to North Towanda, which was a growing town, and 
  where he conducted the Hotel Sheldon.  The town of Kane, in this county, began 
  to experience a boom and Mr. Pierce, attracted by the possibilities there, 
  took over the Hotel Fleming, which he conducted until his retirement, a few 
  years ago.
    Since then Mr. Pierce has lived at No. 107 Boylston street in Bradford, and 
  until recently he was a familiar figure on the streets and wherever his old 
  acquaintances congregated.  He was an ever welcome addition to any group of 
  men.
    Besides his widow, Mr. Pierce is survived by one son, Roy L. Pierce, who is 
  at present at Montreal, Can.
    Mr. Pierce was a member of all the Masonic bodies represented here and of 
  the consistory and the shrine.
    He was one of the incorporators of the Bradford hospital in 1885 and in all 
  the years he was engaged in business in Bradford, Mr. Pierce was actively 
  associated with the city’s commercial and social life.
    The funeral services were conducted at the home Thursday afternoon t 3 
  o’clock.  The Rev. Dr. W.H. Overs was the officiating clergyman.  The body was 
  taken to Rochester, N.Y., Friday morning at 4:55 o’clock and the interment was 
  made in that city. – Bradford Sunday Herald.
  
  Page 4.
    A Rasselas special to the Johnsonburg Press says:  A very sad and 
  regrettable accident happened here Sunda evening, about 8 o’clock, when 
  William Weidert, Sr., fell on the ice as he was going from the house to the 
  barn, and was so badly injured that he died 20 minutes after the accident, of 
  concussion of the brain.  Mr. Weidert was born in Tintage, Luxemburg, and came 
  to Rasseslas with his parents when a child four years old, and was one of the 
  first settlers here, where in late years he engaged in farming and lumbering 
  wherein he gained success.  He was married to Miss Mary Markert, of Rasselas, 
  and this union was blessed by eight children, six girls and two boys.
    He leaves to mourn his death, his wife and the following children: Mrs. John 
  Davis, of Vowinkle, Pa.; Mrs. Jack Cahill, of Curwensville; Mrs. Martin 
  Mercerer, of Niagara Falls; Mrs. Michael Brechtel, of Johnsonburg; Mrs. Albert 
  Fiscus, of Johnsonburg, and Dorothy, George W.B. and Francis Weidert of this 
  place.  He also leaves eighteen grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. Lena 
  McKean, of Wilcox, and Mrs. Magdalena Pistner, of St. Marys.
  
  Page 5.
    Coroner Sherman was notified yesterday afternoon by Dr. H.M. Cleveland, of 
  Mt. Jewett, of the sudden death of Henry Lundberg, a laborer about 35 years 
  old and unmarried.  Deceased had worked until midnight Saturday and appeared 
  in his usual health but expired without warning.  Coroner Sherman who 
  authorized Undertaker Lantz to take charge of the body, will go to Mt. Jewett 
  this morning to investigate. – Bradford Era, Monday.
  
  Page 5.
    Peter Nelson, of Mt. Jewett employed as a section hand on the Buffalo, 
  Rochester & Pittsburgh railroad, was instantly killed at a point south of Mt. 
  Jewett yesterday afternoon when he was struck by the passenger train due in 
  this city at 3:28 p.m.  Coroner E.R. Sherman was notified and he will 
  investigate the circumstances.  The body was taken to the undertaking 
  establishment in Mt. Jewett and prepared for burial. – Bradford Star-Record, 
  Tuesday.
  
  February 22, 1917.
  
  Page 1.
    The funeral of Mrs. Lucina Calkins, widow of the late Charles D. Calkins, 
  was conducted from the residence of her daughter, Miss Ada Calkins, corner of 
  King and Church streets, at 10 o’clock, Friday morning, February 16, the Rev. 
  W.E. VanDyke officiating. 
    Lucina Nichols was born March 7, 1821, on what was then known as the Holland 
  Purchase, in Eru county, N.Y., twelve miles from Buffalo.  When she was twelve 
  years old the family moved by canoe to Eldred, Pa.
    On February 16, 1848, she married Charles D. Calkins, of Smethport.  They 
  lived for many years on their farm, on the Bradford road in Keating township, 
  removing to Smethport when advancing age made the duties of the farm to 
  arduous.
    Mr. Calkins was the mother of eight children, four of whom survive her, 
  Charles Heman, of Olean; Ada, of Smethport; Cynthia, of Erie; Mrs. Charles 
  Lemmler, of Smethport, and a stepdaughter, Mrs. Judith Pratt, of Smethport, 
  and six grandchildren.
    The writer has known this estimable woman since her own childhood, and can 
  truly testify concerning her.  An a wife the heart of her husband could safely 
  trust in her; as a mother her children rise up and call her blessed.
    She was never idle and her helpful industry contributed much to the comfort 
  of her family and to those around her.  Her hospitality was abundant and 
  gracious, as the writer well remembers.  Hers was a wholesome and well ordered 
  household and sons and daughters learned there those lessons of frugality, 
  industry and adherence to duty which has left its impress upon their lives.
    Both she and her husband were correct judges of human nature, and both were 
  endowed with a keen sense of humor which smoothed many rough places in their 
  busy lives.  In her last hours she was trustful and patient, encouraging her 
  devoted family that their efforts to relieve her suffering were lovingly 
  appreciated and they were rewarded by her quiet and painless departure, and we 
  thankfully remembered how “at evening time there shall be light.”
  
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  Coryville Resident Passes On.
    Mr. F.D. Harris, aged 67 years, died at his home in Coryville early Tuesday 
  morning.  Death was due to heart failure.
    Deceased is survived by his widow, two sons and two daughters.  The family 
  resided at Kushequa before moving to Coryville.  Mr. Harris was a gentleman 
  who was esteemed by all who knew him.
    The remains will be taken to St. Marys today.  Thursday, after funeral 
  services at the house, and interment will be made in that town.
  
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  Murder and Suicide at Jamestown.
    Jamestown, Feb. 16. – Winnifred W. Hoard, proprietor of the Hotel Grandin on 
  East Second street, this morning shot and killed his wife, Mary Weeks Hoard, 
  and then committed suicide, also by shooting in a room in the hotel.  No shots 
  were heard.  The bodies were found by maids in the hotel and the opinion is 
  expressed by the coroner that both had been dead more than one hour.  Jealousy 
  is said to have been the motive.  Each was about 45 years old.  
    The couple had been operating the hotel for about three years.  An eight-
  year-old son survives and Mrs. Hoard leaves two other children by a previous 
  marriage, Powell Paddock, of Meadville, and Mrs. Homer Hewitt, of Erie.
  
  March 1, 1917.
  
  Page 5.
    George B. McCafferty, aged 51 years a well known Bradford citizen, passed 
  away at the hospital in that city Tuesday evening of blood poisoning resulting 
  from an injury to his hand, which he received while working at the Emery 
  hardware store Bradford, recently.
  
  Page 5.
    Joseph Mayers, aged 65 years, a well known Kane pharmacist, was found dead I 
  his room at the Kane House, where he had been a lodger for some time previous, 
  Saturday.  Deceased was born in England and came to Kane 30 years ago.  He is 
  survived by eight children.
  
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    Mrs. Adelaide W. Slade, aged 28 years, died Wednesday afternoon at 4 o’clock 
  at the Bradford hospital where she had been a surgical patient.  Her husband 
  was killed while at work on an oil lease near Kane two years ago.  Surviving 
  are three children, one son and two daughters; one sister and two brothers.  
  The funeral services were held Thursday evening at 7:30 o’clock at Koch’s 
  undertaking rooms, the Rev. William Donaldson officiating.  The body was taken 
  Friday morning to Kasson, Pa., for interment. – Bradford Herald.
  
  Page 5.
    Miss Esther Helen Simons, widow of the late Abraham Simons, of Bradford, 
  passed away at her home in that city Friday, from a complication of ailments, 
  aged 73 years.  She is survived by six children; Louis S. Simons, of Tulsa, 
  Okla., B.B Simons, of New York, and Captain Lester H. Simons, of Bradford, and 
  Mrs. Saul Solomon, of Cleveland, and Mrs. Nathaniel E. Harris, of Bradford.
  
  Page 5.
    William J. Archer, of Mt. Jewett, aged 64 years, died at 3 o’clock Thursday 
  afternoon in the hospital where he had been a surgical patient.  Surviving are 
  one daughter, Mrs. Jennie Hoffman, of Tulsa, Okla.; one son, Edward Archer, of 
  Butler, Pa.; three brothers, Richard Archer, Samuel Archer and Edward Archer, 
  all of Rochester, N.Y., and three sisters, Mrs. Matilda Hinchey and Miss Anna 
  Archer, of Flint, Mich., and Mrs. R.M. Moore, of Custer City, Pa.  The body 
  was taken to Koch’s undertaking rooms, prepared for burial and will be taken 
  to Montgomeryville, Pa., for interment. – Bradford Sunday Herald.
  
  March 8, 1917.
  
  Page 1.
    A Mt. Jewett special to the Bradford Star-Record Saturday says:
    The death of Wm. Wallace Brewer, a well known and highly esteemed resident 
  of this borough, occurred yesterday, morning at 3:30 o’clock at his residence 
  on High street.  Mr. Brewer had been ailing for some time, but his final and 
  fatal illness was of but brief duration.
    Mr. Brewer was born in Norwich township, November 24, 1843.  He remained at 
  home until eighteen years of age and on August 13, 1861, enlisted at the age 
  of 18 years in defense of the union in Company I, of the noted regiment known 
  as the “Pennsylvania Bucktails,” participating in all of the engagement of his 
  regiment.  He was wounded in the battle of Antietam, but was disabled but a 
  short time.  Mr. Brewer was discharged August 13, 1864, just three years from 
  the day he enlisted.  Br. Brewer returned home and in 1884 built a large hotel 
  which was well known to the traveling public as the Brewer hotel of Mt. 
  Jewett.  Mr. Brewer continued to conduct the hotel until 1891 when he sold out 
  to E.C. Cleveland, the present proprietor.  In the years that followed his 
  retirement from the hotel business, Mr. Brewer gave his attention to the oil 
  business.  For a few years past he had lived in retirement.
    ON April 9, 1865, Mr. Brewer married Miss Orpha H. Horner, of Norwich, Pa.  
  His wife died four years ago last August.
    Mr. Brewer was a member of McKean Lodge, No. 388, F. and A.M., of Smethport; 
  Bradford chapter No. 260, R.A.M., and Trinity Commandery No. 58 of this 
  city.   He was also a member of the G.A.R. Post of Smethport.
    Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Harry Means, of Sandy Lake, Pa., and Miss 
  Hettie Brewer, of Mt. Jewett.
  (The entire obituary is not included here)
    The funeral was held at the late home in Mt. Jewett Monday afternoon, under 
  the auspices of Trinity Commandery, No. 58 Knights Templar, of Bradford, 
  delegations of Bradford and Smethport Masons being in attendance.
    The ritualistic services of the Knights Templar was used, Rev. Edsen, of St. 
  John’s Protestant Episcopal church, Kane, being the officiating clergyman.  
  After the services the funeral party journeyed by special car over the 
  Kushequa and P.R.R. routes to Colegrove where interment was made in the family 
  plot, the pall bearers being members of Trinity Commandery. 
  Among the relatives and friends present from other places were Mr. and Mrs. 
  Harry Means, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Means, Perry Means, Sandy Lake, Pa.; Mrs. 
  A.H. Gallup, Youngsville, Pa.; Mr. and Mrs. Will Gallup, Kane; Daniel 
  Carmichael, Tidioute; Miss Margaret Jewett and Miss Dorothy Wright, Custer 
  City.
  
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  Death of Mrs. Scott
    Mrs. Mary Scott, widow of the late Silas Scott, of Kushequa, died Thursday 
  at the home of her son, Louis Scott, in Clarksburg, W.Va.  Deceased was a 
  resident of Limestone before removed to Kushequa and was well known in this 
  vicinity.  Surviving are two sons, Henry Scott, engineer on the Kushequa 
  railroad, of Smethport, and Louis Scott of Clarksburg; two daughters, Mrs. 
  Jack Moffatt, of Kushequa, and Miss Marion Scott, of Clarksburg; tow sisters, 
  Mrs. Martha Stidd, of Buffalo, and  her step-mother Mrs. Melinda Scott, now 
  residing in Limestone.  John H. Scott, of Terrace street, Bradford, is a 
  brother-in-law.  The body was brought to Bradford yesterday afternoon over the 
  B.R.&P. and will be taken on a special traction car to Limestone where funeral 
  services will be held at 11 o’clock this morning.  Interment will be made in 
  Limestone cemetery.  – Bradford Era, Saturday.
  
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    Earl Erickson, 36 years old, employed at the tannery in Port Allegany, was 
  almost instantly killed in that borough Saturday when he became caught between 
  two cars on a loading switch.  The man was loading some cars when the accident 
  occurred.  Erickson was alive when he was released and two doctors were 
  summoned, but the man died while on his way to his home.
    Coroner E.R. Sherman, of Bradford, was notified and gave instruction to have 
  the body prepared for burial.  The coroner investigated the accident Monday.
    
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    Joseph H. Cunningham, of  No. 20 Congress street, aged 69 years, died at 
  12:20 this morning in the hospital where he had been a patient for about four 
  weeks suffering from a complication of ailments.  “Joe” Cunningham, as he was 
  familiarly known to the majority of older residents of Bradford and especially 
  to member of the legal profession, was an attorney who during his residence in 
  the Butler county field occupied a prominent place in public esteem as a 
  capable, resourceful practitioner.
    His knowledge of legal lore was readily admitted by fellow members of the 
  bar and he was said to be a keen, skillful antagonist whether before the 
  courts or in the ordinary arguments which frequently develop.
    Deceased came to Bradford in 1880 from Millertown, Pa., and had ever since 
  resided here.  Notwithstanding his professional skill, he never apparently 
  sought advancement after his arrival here but was content with the handling of 
  small cases which afforded him a livelihood only.  He was, however, widely 
  known and commanded the respect of very many people who knew him intimately 
  and esteemed his true worth.  So far as known no immediate relatives survive. –
   Bradford Era, Monday.
  
  Page 8.
    Mrs. Jas. Weber and daughter, of Oil City were in town this week to attend 
  the funeral of Mrs. J.J. Downs.
    Mrs. J.J. Downs died Sunday morning, about 8 o’clock.  About a week ago, she 
  suffered a stroke but until Thursday she seemed to be gaining.  Thursday 
  afternoon she was taken worse and the end came quietly Sunday morning.  Addie 
  Ray was born in West Virginia, June 18, 1850.  She came to Colegrove in 1862.  
  United in marriage to John J. Downs July 4, 18??.  She has resided here ever 
  since.  Mr. Down’s death occurred last October.  Mrs. Downs is survived by no 
  near relatives.
  
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  Hazelhurst.
  Arthur Lunden attended the funeral of his grandmother, Mrs. Oberg, in Mt. 
  Jewett last Sunday.
  
  March 15, 1917.
  
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    Braddy Lewis, aged 18 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Lewis, of Lewis Run, 
  was instantly killed by the B.R.&P. noon passenger train southbound about 
  12:15 o’clock Thursday afternoon.  The accident occurred at a crossing at 
  Lewis Run.
    Lewis, with Charles Sankner and John Wagner had finished their dinner and 
  were on their way back to the Bradford Pressed Brick’s company’s yard No. 2 
  where the two were employed.  The men were at the crossing and had stepped out 
  of the way of a pusher engine and did not notice the approaching passenger 
  train.  Sankner jumped just in time to escape a similar fate to that of 
  Lewis.  Wagner was able to get out of the way in time.  Lewis was caught on 
  the pilot of the locomotive and carried about four hundred feet.  The train 
  was stopped and the body was removed to the home of the parents after Coroner 
  E.R. Sherman had been notified.  The family home is about a half mile from the 
  crossing.
    In addition to the parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Lewis, one brother, John 
  Lewis, Jr., and one sister, Lottie Lewis, all of Lewis Run, survive.
    Funeral services will be held at the Lewis Run R.B. church at 1 o’clock 
  Sunday afternoon, the Rev. Mr. Evans officiating.  Interment will be made at 
  the Degolia cemetery. – Bradford Herald.
  
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  Another Horrible Accident At Port Allegany
    Another horrible accident happened this evening just before midnight through 
  unlawfully trespassing on the railroad property in spite of warnings 
  constantly given, Chas. L. Drugg and Sam Bodine, employes of the Central 
  Pennsylvania Lumber Co. going home from town where they had passed the 
  evening, to their boarding place at Weinmanville, walking on the track, 
  stepped off one track to avoid an approaching train and directly in front of 
  an oncoming pusher.  Drugg was killed outright and his body badly mangled.  
  Bodine was badly hurt having been thrown several feet to one side.  He managed 
  to give the alarm.  He was taken to the McGranor hospital where he has 
  somewhat recovered and we understand there is some hope that he will recover.  
  Drugg was taken to the Grabe morgue where the remains were prepared for 
  burial.  He was forty-one years of age and has been employed by the company 
  for some time as log loader.  Arrangements are being made today to take the 
  remains to his home at Wenterberne near DuBois.  He leaves six children 
  without parents, the wife having died some time ago.  His parents also survive 
  him.  One brother is employed by the C.P.L. Co., besides whom there are six 
  sisters. – Port Allegany Reporter.
  
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    Mrs. Fred Dempsey, of Austin, aged 23 years, committed suicide last Saturday 
  morning by shooting herself in the temple.  Her husband, who works nights in 
  the Bayless pulp mill, returned home about 10 o’clock and went immediately to 
  bed.  As soon as he had retired Mrs. Dempsey took her two small children, aged 
  about one and one half years and six months, to the home of her mother and 
  returned home, firing the shot which killed her instantly.  
    An inquest was held Sunday by Dr. R.R.B. Knight, who rendered a verdict of 
  suicide.  The funeral was held on Wednesday in Austin, the burial was made in 
  the Austin cemetery. – Coudersport Democrat.
  
  Page 5.
  Mrs. J.F. Tuohy Dead.
    Alice, wife of Attorney John F. Tuohy, of Eldred, passed away at their 
  residence at Duffytown, at about 6 o’clock, Sunday morning, after an illness 
  extending over a period of years, during which time every effort was made by 
  her devoted family to give her relief.  Deceased has been a resident of Eldred 
  for many years and was a woman who easily made and retained friends.  As long 
  as her health permitted she took an active part in the social affairs, and 
  especially of the Shakespeare club of which she was a valuable member.  A 
  mother of a large family, she was devoted to them and they have the sincere 
  sympathy of all in their great bereavement.
    Deceased was 52 years of age, and leaves to mourn her death, the husband, 
  four sons, James and Thomas, of Washington, D.C.; John and Dermont, at home, 
  and three daughters, Sister Carmazta, of Allegany, N.Y., and Rebecca and 
  Alice, at home.
    The funeral services were held from St. Raphael’s church, Wednesday morning, 
  and the remains taken to Erie, Pa., for interment. – Eldred Eagle.
  
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    Bradford, March 13. – John Leslie Reynolds, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. 
  Richard Reynolds, died yesterday, it is believed because of insufficient 
  nourishment and lack of proper care.  The case is one which elicited the 
  attention of the Associated charities when the facts became known after the 
  death of the child, and it was ascertained that the family was deserving of 
  public aid.
    The Reynolds family moved to this city last fall from near Titusville and 
  Mr. Reynolds obtained employment in the plat of the American Alkali and Acid 
  company.  Soon after taking his job he was injured by being struck on the head 
  while at work and has been practically helpless since.  The family has been 
  supported in a meager way since by the wife, who took in washing and did other 
  work.  There are four daughters in the family all too young to work.
    Mrs. Reynolds informed the Associated Charities that the family had no 
  relatives to whom to appeal and that she had done the best she could to 
  support the family since her husband’s injury.  A movement was started to 
  secure compensation for the family under the state law.
  
  Page 8.
    The body of Albert C. Wagner, who lived alone, was found lying on the floor 
  of his home on W. Washington street yesterday morning.  He had not been well 
  and complained of a shortness of breath.  A physician some little time ago 
  found that he had a weak heart and that there were symptoms of kidney 
  trouble.  It is not known at just what time the man died.  The appearance of 
  the room indicated that Mr. Wagner had started to prepare breakfast early 
  yesterday morning and had been stricken, falling so that his head was near the 
  kitchen stove, in which there was a fire burning.  A neighbor called with a 
  newspaper and discovered the dead man.
    Albert C. Wagner was born in Bradford and if he had lived until the 16th of 
  the present month he would have been 70 years old.  His father was Lambert 
  Wagner, who was one of the pioneers of this section.  His father was a large 
  property owner, having vast tracts of land where Bradford city now stands.  
  The Wagners years ago owned the land where the St. James hotel stands today 
  and much of the Forth ward was at one time owned by them.  For years the 
  Wagners have owned large tracts of land out the West Branch and at present the 
  property on West Washington street 9s valuable, although the land has never 
  been improved to any extent.  The territory owned by the Wagners extended as 
  far as Crookers out the West Branch.
    Surviving are one son, Miles W. Wagner, who was in the vicinity of Diamond, 
  Pa., engaged in religious work, with his wife; three sisters, Mrs. D.A. Storey 
  and Mrs. L.D. Ackley, of Bradford, and Mrs. Della Goodrich, of Cleveland, O.  
  One brother, John Wagner, of Bradford, also survives. – Bradford Sunday Herald.
  
  March 22, 1917.
  
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    Died, Monday morning, March 12, at DuBois, Arling L. Corwin, in the 37th 
  year of his age.  Deceased was born at Willing, N.Y., December 31, 1880, son 
  of H.L. Corwin, who came to Austin, this county, when “Arlie” was 7 years 
  old.  At the age of 17 he attended Valpariso Normal, working his way through – 
  and he was worked hard ever since, in fact his death may be attributed to 
  overwork, he was so anxious to “get along.”  He began the printer’s trade with 
  H.D. Caskey, on the Autograph, and later worked on the Potter Democrat and the 
  Journal.  He established the Roulette Recorder in 1903, which paper he 
  published until about a year ago when his health failed.
    He was married to Miss Harriet Hopkins, of this borough, in 1902, and to 
  them three children have been born, Ruth, age 12; Grace, 4, and William, 2 
  years.  They with the widow, survive to mourn a most devoted husband and 
  father.
    Mr. Corwin was an active and consistent member of the Baptist church, for 
  many years a superintendent of the Roulette Sunday school and clerk of the 
  Allegany River Baptist association.
    Taken with grippe about a year ago, he gradually failed in health until 
  death ended the brave struggle.  He tried Mt. Alton, but found no relief and 
  three weeks ago his brother took him to DuBois for care and treatment at the 
  hospital, but to no avail.
    The writer’s relations with Mr. Corwin have been intimate and pleasant, as 
  deceased was worth having for a friend, an honest, open-hearted public-
  spirited man, with a “hard row to hoe,: with “heart and hand restricted.  Till 
  effort baffled made the spirit quail.”  Yet it may be said of him, the best 
  that may be said of any one: “He did the best he could.”
    The funeral will be held at the home in roulette this, (Wednesday) 
  afternoon, at 2 o’clock, Rev. Ketcham, of Brookville, a former pastor, 
  officiating, with burial in Eu__ia cemetery.  – Coudersport Journal.
  
  Page 4.
    The death of Mrs. Elizabeth McCallum, wife of Neal McCallum, occurred 
  yesterday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock at the family home, No. 176 Congress 
  street, following a brief illness.
    Mrs. McCallum was born in Berne, Switzerland, in 1852, and while young was 
  brought to America.  In 1882, as the wife of the late David Phillips, she came 
  to Bradford.  Following the death of Mr. Phillips, she was united in marriage 
  with Neal McCallum, who survives her, together with one daughter, Mrs. Walter 
  Howard of Geneva, N.Y.  She also leaves one grandson David Harvey Phillips; 
  three brothers, John Urban and Charles Urban, of Los Angeles, Cal., and 
  Leonard Urban, of Bradford, and one sister, Mrs. Allen Cochran, of Bolivar, 
  N.Y.  Dr. M.J. McCallum, of Erie, is a step-son.
    Deceased was highly esteemed by all who knew her.  She frequently assisted 
  the needy, but her benefactions were absolutely unostentatious.  Her death is 
  sincerely regretted by many friends and acquaintances.
    Mr. McCallum was a member of the First Presbyterian church.
     Funeral services will be held at the residence tomorrow (Friday), 
  afternoon, the Rev. John Richelsen, pastor of the First Presbyterian church 
  officiating.  The interment will be made at Oak Hill cemetery at the 
  convenience of the family.  – Bradford Star-Record, Thursday.
  
  March 29, 1917.
  
  Page 1.
    Joseph A. Holder, a prominent Smethport resident, passed away at his home on 
  King street yesterday afternoon, after a several months’ illness of a 
  complication of ailments which baffled medical science.  Mr. Holder was first 
  stricken with the illness while visiting his old home in the South last fall, 
  and since that time his physical condition had been such as to give his 
  friends alarm, and for several weeks past it was realized that the end was 
  inevitable.
    During the many years Mr. Holder had resided in Smethport he had taken an 
  active interest in public affairs and on several occasions had creditably 
  filled public positions of trust.  He was a successful business man and was an 
  unassuming citizen who commanded confidence.  He was a member of the local 
  Masonic bodies.
    Deceased, who was 69 years of age, was a native of North Carolina, coming to 
  Smethport when a young man.  Soon after locating here, he was united in 
  marriage to Miss Lydia Tabor.
    Besides his wife, deceased leaves to mourn his loss three daughters, Mrs. 
  Foster Studholme, wife of Mayor Studholme, of Olean; Mrs. Gordon Studholme, of 
  Port Allegany, and Mrs. R.J. Day, of Point Marion, Pa., also a brother, Wm. 
  Holder, of Smethport.
    Funeral services will be conducted Saturday afternoon, under Masonic 
  auspices.
  
  Page 5.
    The Port Allegany Reporter says: Ben Nelson, a tannery employe, died at his 
  home on north Main street last Saturday of anthrax contracted several weeks 
  ago and from which he was an awful sufferer.  The abrasion came on his neck 
  just in front of the ear.  He was 54 years of age.  The funeral was held from 
  the Swedish-Lutheran church on Monday and the burial made in Fairview 
  cemetery.  Mr. Nelson was a good citizen and a good neighbor and he will be 
  greatly missed in his home and church.  The family has the sympathy of all its 
  neighbors.
  
  Page 5.
    Mrs. Edwards, wife of the late Matthew Edwards, formerly of Coryville, was 
  found dead in bed at her home in Olean the latter part of last week.  The 
  remains were brought here for burial Monday.
  
  Page 5.
    The Port Allegany Reporter says:  Frank Washburn, the young Skinner Creek 
  farmer, who was so terribly injured several weeks ago while moving a hay 
  press, died Sunday morning, March 18, at the McGranor hospital whence he was 
  taken directly after the accident.  There was no hope of saving his life from 
  the start, though everything was done for him that could be done.  HE was 
  riding on the hay press that belonged to him and Harry Tinbrook.  They were 
  moving it from the Ventres farm where it had been stored, to do some pressing 
  farther up the valley.   The y drove onto a piece of ice that had formed 
  across the road and the heavy machine slipped off the bank and overturned 
  catching Mr. Washburn beneath it, doubling him up.
    When he was released he was paralyzed from the small of his back down.  His 
  back was broken.  He lingered along till Sunday, at times suffering greatly.  
  He was 38 years of age.  A wife and child survive him.  The funeral was held 
  from the M.E. church Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Stackhouse officiating and the 
  interment was made in Fairview cemetery.  Mr. Washburn was a good citizen, a 
  hard working man.  He had recently purchased a small farm up that valley and 
  was doing his best to pay for it.  He and Tinbrook bought the hay press 
  together last fall and had been hustling with it since the purchase.   It is 
  said that the accident will involve the township in a damage suit in which the 
  defense will quite likely be contributory negligence.
  
  Page 8.
    Mr. and Mrs. Templeton, of New Castle, Pa., were called here last week by 
  the death of the latter’s brother, Fred Del Pierre.
  
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  Death of Fred Del Pierre
    Fred A. Del Pierre, one of the most popular young men of this place, passed 
  away after a lingering illness at Mt. Alton on Thursday of last week.  His 
  father and mother, who had been hastily summoned, were at his bedside at the 
  last moments.  The remains were shipped here and in charge of Director Lantz 
  the funeral services were held at the home of his parents.  The religious 
  services were conducted by Rev. Chas. J. Zetler, of the Methodist Episcopal 
  church, and interment was made in the Mt. Jewett cemetery.
    Mr. Del Pierre was educated in the public schools, took his college 
  preparatory work in Juniata College at Huntingdon, Pa., and graduated from the 
  school of pharmacy in the University of Pittsburgh in 1913.  While a student 
  in the latter institution his health failed and was never fully regained.
    He was born at McDonald, Pa., August 11, 1889 and was in his 28th year.  A 
  large company of friends with his parents and two sisters, Mrs. Mitchell, of 
  Hazelhurst, and Mrs. Templeton, of New Castle, mourn his departure.
  
  Page 8.
  Death of Andrew Anderson
    At the home of his son, C.A. Anderson, on March 23, 1917, occurred the death 
  of Andrew Anderson.  Funeral services were held at the Union church of 
  Colegrove, Monday afternoon, March 26, Rev. W.H. Edmunds officiating.   The 
  subject of this sketch was born in Sweden, August 29, 1830.  In 1856 he was 
  married to Inga Larson.  The fruits of this union were five children, four of 
  whom survive their father, Charles, of Colegrove; John of Albany; Mrs. Louisa 
  Benton, of Sweden, and Mrs. Augusta Johnson, of Worcester, Mass.  For the last 
  twenty years, Mr. Anderson has made his home with his son, C.A. Anderson, of 
  Colegrove.
  
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    The 4-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Messco died at their home on 
  Wednesday, March 19, burial in Rose Hill cemetery.
  
  April 5, 1917.
  
  Page 1.
    Mrs. William Swanson, of Marvindale, died last Thursday, March 20, after a 
  long illness.  Mrs. Swanson was born in Bondstorp, Sweden, January 23, 1866, 
  and was 51 years 2 months 6 days of age.
    Besides her husband she is survived by six children.
    Funeral services were held Monday, April 2, at 2 o’clock.  John A. Carlson, 
  Gustaf Engstrom, Otto Engstrom, Bessie Ottoson and Edith Ottoson, all of 
  Smethport, sang.  Rev. C.A. Widing preached in Swedish and Rev. G.A. Pihlblad 
  in English.
    Out of town relatives and friends at the funeral were:  Henning Anderson, 
  Ridgway; Mrs. Anderson, Jamestown, a sister to deceased; Mr. and Mrs. 
  G.Johnson, gust. Johnson, Bradford; Oscar Anderson, Jamestown.
    Mrs. Swanson was a woman of excellent qualities who will be greatly missed.
  
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    Joseph A. Holder was born at Windsor, N.C., February 19, 1850 and died at 
  Smethport, March 23, 1917, after an illness of several months, the cause of 
  death being Bright’s disease.
    He was the son of Abram and Elizabeth J. Holder and spent the first 30 years 
  of his life in North Carolina where at Hertford, on September 7, 1876, he was 
  united in marriage with Lydia B. Tabor.  In December, 1879, the family moved 
  to Smethport and for a number of years Mr. Holder was employed at the extract 
  works at East Smethport. Leaving there he spent 11 years as a clerk in the 
  employ of D.C. Young.  Since that time he had been engaged in various business 
  pursuits.
    He was a Republican and has been prominent in borough and county politics 
  for many years.  
    An honest and upright citizen, a good friend and neighbor, a kind and 
  affectionate husband and father, he leaves a large circle of friends and 
  relatives who keenly regret his death.
    He is survived by his wife, Lydia Tabor Holder: three daughters, Mrs. Foster 
  Studholme, Olean, N.Y.; Mrs. Gordon Studholme, Port Allegany, Pa. and Mrs. 
  Raymond J. Day, Smethport, Pa.; six grandchildren, Ruth T., Joseph F., Helen 
  Louise and Jane E. Studholme, Olean, N.Y.; Margaret H. and Mary J. Studholme, 
  Port Allegany; one brother, William G. Holder, Smethport, and two sisters, 
  Mrs. Evelyn Mitchell, Colerane, N.C., and Mrs. James T. Nash, Sylvania, Pa.
    The funeral services were held at the family home on East King street on 
  Saturday afternoon, at 2 o’clock, Rev. W.E. Van Dyke, of St. Luke’s Episcopal 
  church, officiating, and St. Luke’s choir sang “Peace, Perfect Peace,” 
  and “Rock of Ages.”  Interment was made in Rose Hill cemetery and the services 
  at the grave were conducted by the Masonic fraternity of which the deceased 
  was a member.  The floral tributes were many and beautiful.
    Those in attendance at the funeral from out of town were: Hon. and Mrs. 
  Foster Studholme, Olean, N.Y.; Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Studholm, Port Allegany, 
  Pa.; Mrs. James T. Nash, Sylvania, Pa.; Neal Holder, Kane, Pa.; Mrs. Earl 
  Morrow, Hamilton, Canada, and Chester King Port Allegany.
  
  Page 5.
    The Bradford Star-Record of last Thursday says:  William West, about 50 
  years of age, died suddenly at 2 o’clock this afternoon at his room in the old 
  Aiken House building on West Washington street.  West, up until about two 
  weeks ago had been employed at the Smith Chemical company’s camp at Quaker 
  Bridge, This afternoon he was found to be very ill and Dr. J.B. Stewart was 
  summoned.  The physician found the condition of the man critical and was 
  unable to do much for him.  Coroner D.R. Sherman was notified and took charge 
  of the case.  Little is known of the man.  He is believed to have been a 
  native of Canada.  An effort is being made to locate relatives.
  
  Page 8.
  Hazelhurst:  W.S. Arthur was found dead sitting in a chair last Friday at his 
  home.  It was a shock to the community.  Mr. Arthur was buried Tuesday at Mt. 
  Nebo cemetery, Mt. Jewett.  A fuller detail of Mr. Arthur’s death will be 
  found in next week’s paper.
  
  April 12, 1917.
  
  Page 1.
  Death of Mrs. T.L. Sartwell.
    Mrs. Sartwell, wife of T.L. Sartwell, of Eldred, did at her home in that 
  place Tuesday evening, as a result of a stroke of paralysis which she suffered 
  several weeks ago.
    Clara J. Corbett was born in Chautauqua county, N.Y., February 21, 1860.  
  She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robt. A. Corbett.  She was united in 
  marriage to Thomas Lewellyn Sartwell, who died in Bradford in 1911.
    Besides her husband, who himself has been ill from the effects of a stroke 
  of paralysis, deceased is survived by one brother, Carleton Corbett, of Dewey, 
  Okla.
    Mrs. Sartwell in addition to being a devout member of the Episcopal church, 
  was active in lodge circles, being a member of Rat chapter, O.E.S. and of the 
  P.H.C.
    She was a lady of true womanly qualities who was highly esteemed by all who 
  were favored by her acquaintance, and she will be sorely missed.
    The funeral will be held at the late home in Eldred Friday afternoon at 2 
  o’clock.  Interment will be made in the family plot in the Eldred cemetery.
  
  Page 4.
  Killed After Being Hit By Train Third Time.
    Peter Shields a well known Swiss resident of Ridgway was struck by a P.R.R. 
  train some time early last evening, presumably the passenger train from the 
  east due here at 7:50, and from all appearances instantly killed.
    The unfortunate man was found by some children along the railroad bank at 
  the east end of the platform some after the arrival of this (paper is torn 
  from here on)
    He was a member of German Beneficial Union of this [place] by which lodge he 
  will be buried [in] the Fairview cemetery Saturday.
  
  Page 5.
    Mrs. Edith Lockwood of Rixford, age 50 years, a life long resident of that 
  place, died at the home as the result of a paralytic stroke suffered on 
  Tuesday.  Mrs. Lockwood was the widow of George Lockwood who passed away about 
  two years ago.  She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Mary Miner, of Rixford; 
  two daughters, Mrs. John Taylor, of Coleville, and Mrs. Guy Carpenter, of Rew, 
  and two sons, Lyman Lockwood and George Lockwood of Rixford.  Mrs. Lockwood 
  was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church and the Women’s Christian 
  Temperance Union and her activity in the affairs of both, and her good and 
  useful life generally marked her as a consistent Christian.  Her death is a 
  severe blow to the mother and children and her neighbors and friends will miss 
  her greatly.  The funeral arrangements have not yet been completed. – Bradford 
  Star-Record, Monday
  
  Page 8.
    The announcement of the death of W.S. Arthurs last Friday morning came as a 
  painful surprise to the people of this vicinity.  He died very suddenly at his 
  home at the edge of Hazelhurst between midnight and early Friday morning.
    Mr. Arthurs had been in his usual health and at about midnight Thursday 
  night he and his son Frank went to the barn to look after the welfare of a 
  fine flock of sheep in which Mr. Arthurs took much pride.  When they came in 
  from the barn they sat by the stove for a time visiting.  Mr. Arthurs then 
  said he would wait a short time and make another visit to the sheep and lambs 
  and told his son not to wait up.  Frank then retired leaving his father by the 
  stove, his lantern burning beside his chair.
    In the morning Mrs. Arthurs came down stairs and found Mr. Arthurs sitting 
  in his accustomed place, the lantern still burning beside him.  She did not at 
  first know but that he was sleeping, but when she spoke to him and touched him 
  the sad truth was discovered. He had probably fallen asleep without making the 
  second trip to the barn.
    Mr. Arthurs was born at Brookville, Pa., January 14, 1853, died March 30, 
  1917.  He was therefore in his 65th year.  He was the son of George W. and 
  Anna (Palmer) Arthurs.
    In 1874 he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Campbell, of Rochester Mills, 
  Indiana county, Pa.  About 24 years ago they came to McKean county and for a 
  couple of years lived at Camp Halsey.  Later they moved to Hazelhurst, where 
  they have since resided.
    Mr. Arthurs was a man of quick sympathies, active and energetic in his work 
  and with all a good citizen and kindly neighbor.  He was strongly attached to 
  his family and his home, and in his later years spent most of his time 
  developing his farm.  He took great pleasure in his work and his flock of 
  sheep and cattle and horses reflected the care and attention he gave to them.  
  For a number of years Mr. Arthurs was road supervisor for Hamlin township and 
  later had charge of a portion of the Smethport-Kane road under the authority 
  of the state.  He was one of the most successful supervisor the township ever 
  had.
    Mr. Arthurs is survived by his wife and by the following children:  R.M. 
  Arthurs, of Mt. Jewett; Mrs. Sadie Rathburn, of Hutchins; G.N. Arthurs of 
  Hazelhurst; Mrs. May Dixon, of Bradford; T.L. Arthurs, of Smethport; W.S. 
  Arthurs and Francis E. Arthurs, of Kane.
    Funeral services were conducted at the home on Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 by 
  the Rev. C.J. Zetler of the Hazelhurst M.E. church.  Interment was made in Mt. 
  Nebo cemetery in charge of Undertaker A.O. Lantz. – Mt. Jewett Herald.
  
  April 19, 1917.
  
  Page 1.
  Death of Dr. W.P. Burdick
  (Obituary is lengthy and only portions are included here)
    The many Smethport friends of Dr. W.P. Burdick were greatly shocked Monday 
  afternoon by the unexpected tidings that the well known Kane physician had 
  passed away that afternoon at the Kane hospital after a three weeks illness of 
  toxic poisoning.
    Three weeks ago, Dr. Burdick became unwell and went to Buffalo to consult a 
  specialist.  He was in a hospital there until a few days ago during which the 
  toxic poisoning, from which he suffered, became aggravated.  His death comes 
  as a surprise and a shock to all..
    Friends will pay the last tribute to Dr. Burdick tomorrow morning when 
  funeral services will be held at the family residence, 406 Chase street.  On 
  the afternoon train Mrs. Burdick and Mr. and Mrs. Smull P. Rogers, brother and 
  sister-in-law of the widow, will leave for Pittsburgh with the body, where 
  final services will be held.  The Elks, of which the doctor was n influential 
  member, will attend the funeral in a body.  The simple solemn ritual of the 
  Episcopal church will be read by the Rev. John Fairburn, of St. John’s, of 
  which Dr. Burdick was a communicant.
    Born at Shirleysburg, Huntington county, Dr. Burdick was the son of William 
  Packer and Margaret Martin Gunsallus, the latter dying at Lock Haven a year 
  ago.  When six years old he was adopted by George W. Burdick, of Norwich.
    In 1886 Dr. Burdick was graduated from the medical department of the 
  University of Vermont, at Burlington.  …in 1888 was united in marriage with 
  Fantine Livina Rogers, daughter of Colonel Lucius Rogers, found of the 
  Republican.  
    From 1892 to 1907, when Dr. Burdick came to Kane, he practiced medicine at 
  Mt. Jewett, serving also as physician for the B.R.&P. railroad.  During 
  virtually all of his residence here, Dr. Burdick had been a member of the 
  staff of the local hospital as anesthetist and closely associated with Dr. 
  Evan O’Neill Kane.
    Surviving are the widow, one sister Mrs. Anson Lyman, of Austin, and two 
  brothers Robert and Clarence Gunsallus of Altoona.
  
  April 26, 1917.
  
  Page 1.
    Harry Stiles Hawkins, one of Bradford’s best known citizens, and the eldest 
  son of Major A.C. Hawkins, died at No. 11 Chautauqua place Wednesday afternoon 
  at 1 o’clock of pneumonia, from which he had been a sufferer only a few days.  
  Mr. Hawkins had been in rather poor health recently, but not until Monday did 
  he consider that his condition was serious.
    Mr. Hawkins was born in Rochester, Beaver, county, Pa., on May 4, 1857.  He 
  came to this city about 1881 and for six years thereafter was employed in the 
  offices of the Tidewater Pipe company.  He resigned and took over some of the 
  affairs of his father who was largely engaged in the production of oil, and 
  since that time has been the oil field representative of Major Hawkins.
    He was prominent in the affairs of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and 
  was a past grand of Tuna Lodge No. 411, I.O.O.F.; past chief patriarch of 
  McKean Encampment, No. 266 and its treasurer at the time of his death, and for 
  years he was a member of Bradford Canton, No. 43 Patriarchs Militant.  For two 
  years he served as a lieutenant colonel on the staff of Major General J.B. 
  Andrews, the state commander-in-chief of the canton.  Mr. Hawkins recently 
  asked for and received his honorable discharge from the canton.
    Deceased was married and is survived by his widow and one son, Clark 
  Hawkins, of Sapulpa, Okla., and by his father, Major A.C. Hawkins, and one 
  brother, Frank, who lives in Pittsburgh.
    Mr. Hawkins was a kind husband and father and was devoted to his venerable 
  father.  In his business dealing he was strictly upright.  He had many fine 
  attributes which bound him in close ties of friendship with all who knew him.
    The funeral services were held Friday afternoon at 3 o’clock at the late 
  home of the deceased on Chautauqua place.  The Rev. W.H. Overs officiated.  
  Mrs. Hawkins, the widow of the deceased, is seriously ill, which added to the 
  sadness of the occasion.  The pall bearers were members of the Independent 
  Order of Odd Fellows.  The burial was in Oak Hill cemetery. – Bradford Herald, 
  Sunday.
  
  Page 1.
    Dr. Dunham E. Ash, one of Bradford’s leading physicians and surgeons, and 
  one of the oldest physicians in point of service in the city, died yesterday 
  afternoon at 5 o’clock at his home, No. 351 East Main street, after a long 
  illness.  Dr. Ash who had always been a rugged man, and who in his younger day 
  had been an athlete, fell ill last September while in his office on East Main 
  street.  He was taken to the hospital where he was given the best treatment 
  that modern medical skill could devise, but his ailment was a puzzle to the 
  physicians and they could do nothing better than to prolong his life, although 
  for a time he rallied sufficiently to warrant his removal to his home.  The 
  end came with his devoted wife and his son, Dr. Ash, at his bedside.
    Dr. Ash was born near Waterford, Pa., April 4, 1852.  His father was a 
  Canadian and soon after the son was born the family moved back to Kingston, 
  Ont.  Dr. Ash attended the public schools in Kingston and later the medical 
  school of the University of Kingston.  He enlisted in the 47th battalion of 
  Canadian Volunteers and saw hard service in the then little explored portions 
  of the Northwest territory.  Upon his discharge, his father having died 
  meanwhile, Dr. Ash was attracted to the Pennsylvania oil regions by the 
  stories he had heard of this section.  He was first engeaged in lumbering and 
  was a teamster in the days when oil was hauled in wagonloads of barrels, and a 
  tool dresser and a driller and nitro-glycerine shooter in and around Kendall.  
  He was made superintendent of the Red Rock Glycerine company and at times was 
  a contracting teamster.  IN the early 80s Dr. Ash decided that the time had 
  come for him to perfect himself in the study of medicine, so he went to 
  Cincinnati, O., and entered the medical school of the University of Ohio, 
  whence he graduated in 1887.  He returned to Kendall and in partnership with 
  George E. Benninghoff, practiced medicine in that borough.  Dr. Benninghoff 
  later moved up town and thereafter Dr. Ash practiced his profession alone 
  until his son became a physician and also his partner.
    Dr. D.E. Ash was an unusual man.  He was known to almost every man, woman 
  and child for miles around his home.  Few homes in East Bradford and Foster 
  township have not at some time or other been visited by this good physician, 
  and big hearted man.  His profession al skill, his cheery disposition and his 
  kindness to the poor were proverbial and many will seriously miss his 
  ministrations as well as the broad charity that characterized his life.  He 
  was a good husband and father and a useful citizen.  Dr. Ash served the sixth 
  ward a member of the city council and as a member of the board of school 
  control.  He was affiliated with the McKean County Medical society and was a 
  member of lodge chapter council, and commandery of the Masonic fraternity in 
  this city; of the Derrick City lodge of Odd Fellows, and the County club.
    He was united in marriage with Miss Mattie E. Garrett in 1878, who with one 
  son, Dr. Garrett Guy Ash, survive him.
    The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at 2:30 at the family residence on 
  East Main street under the auspices of Trinity Commandery, No. 58, Knights 
  Templar.  The Rev. Dr. W.H. Overs rector of the Church of the Ascension, will 
  conduct the church service.  Burial will be in Oak Hill cemetery. – Bradford 
  Star-Record Saturday.
  
  Page 1.
    George R. Gibbons the oldest oil well shooter, in the Bradford field, and 
  perhaps the oldest in any oil region, died this morning at 2:30 o’clock at his 
  home in Congress place, after a four weeks illness.
    He is survived by his wife and three daughters, Mrs. Fred J. Cruse of ___ 
  O.; Mrs. G.King of Toledo, O., and Miss Georgiana, Gibbons, of this city, and 
  one brother, Charles Gibbons of Rochester, N.Y.
    Mr. Gibbons had been a resident of Bradford since 1870.  He was first 
  employed as an oil well shooter in this field by the Roberts torpedo company 
  and thereafter by the Rock Glycerine company, the High Explosive company, the 
  Bradford Torpedo company and the DuPont Powder company.  In recognition of his 
  long services as a shooter the latter company retired him with a pension.
    He was a constable in the second ward form many years and was one of the 
  best known men in the Bradford oil field.
    George Gibbons was an expert in his work.  How many hundreds or thousands of 
  oil and gas wells he has torpedoed it is doubtful if even he knew.  For thirty-
  six years he ranged the hills and valleys behind teams of fast going horses 
  and sitting over enough deadly explosive on each trip to blow up half a town.  
  He had no more fear of nitro-glycerine than he would have had of so many cans 
  of syrup, and his careless handling of the stuff perhaps made him immune to 
  it, where others by the score have been blown to atoms in every part of the 
  oil country.
    Mr. Gibbons figured in several exciting incidents connected with the trade 
  including one fatal explosion near the Kinzua bridge, where his fellow 
  workman, Joseph Snawley, was killed and one other man, O.A. Knox, was 
  injured.  At that time no trace of Mr. Gibbons could be found after the 
  explosion and it was feared that he was among the dead.  The newspapers of the 
  day reported his probable death, but that evening Mr. Gibbons arrived home 
  safe and sound.  He had left the spot a few moments before the explosion and 
  by reason of this his life was spared.
    The death of Mr. Gibbons makes Amos Brown, of this city, the oldest shooter 
  in the Bradford field, the latter having begun his work a year later than Mr. 
  Gibbons.
    George R. Gibbons was a member of Tent No. 4, Knights of the Maccabbees. 
    The notice of funeral will be given later. – Bradford Star-Record, Saturday.
  
  Page 1.
    The death of Richard W. Barry, aged 64 years, of Coleville, occurred Sunday 
  at Cambridge Springs, where he had gone for treatment.  Deceased was a life 
  long resident of this vicinity and was highly respected by a wide circle of 
  friends.  The body was taken to Bradford Sunday evening and was taken to the 
  undertaking rooms of J.A. Still.  A more suitable obituary will appear in this 
  paper next week.
  
  Page 7.
    The coroner’s jury in the case of Paul Dyne, a Kane youth who died as the 
  result of injuries received when he was knocked down by an automobile driven 
  by Frank Rizzo, a Mt. Jewett merchant, on the street in Kane, found the 
  following verdict: “Paul Dyne came to his death by being struck by an 
  automobile driven by Frank Rizzo in a reckless manner and at excessive 
  speed.”  Rizzo has been taken to jail in Smethport by Sheriff Jones pending 
  further action. – Bradford Era, Monday.
  
  Page 7.
    Joseph Michael O’Shea, popular Kane young man, was instantly killed at 
  Johnsonburg shortly before midnight Saturday, when he was struck by a fast 
  freight train which he was trying to board.  For four weeks, “Mike,” as he was 
  familiarly known had been employed at the E.Diches store in Johnsonburg and 
  after making arrangements to come to his home here on the flyer early Sunday 
  morning decided instead to board the fast freight through Johnsonburg shortly 
  before midnight.
    In the absence of witnesses to the accident two theories as o the manner of 
  death are indicated.  One is that after running along the platform at the 
  Johnsonburg depot, he stepped off the end and dropped down six inches, losing 
  his balance and falling against the train, which hurled him to the ground 
  fracturing his skull.  Another theory generally held by railroad men familiar 
  with conditions, is that he had grabbed the hand bars of a car, and due to the 
  train’s high speed was yanked forward against the car so that his left arm was 
  broken twice and was dislocated at the elbow.  Then in falling his head was 
  struck by the journal box crushing the skull in the rear and probably causing 
  instant death.
  Friends Found Body.
    After making plans for taking the flyer yesterday morning, Mr. O’Shea was 
  sitting talking to companions when he heard the freight train whistle and he 
  made a quick decision to board it.  Securing his overcoat, he left the hotel 
  alone and crossed the tracks to wait for the train.  When the speed of the 
  freight train was observed by his companions as it passed and “Mike” did not 
  return, the men he had been talking with walked across to the depot to fine 
  whether he had succeeded in getting aboard.  They found the body.
    A member of the local lodges of Elks, Eagles, Moose, Knights of Columbus and 
  of Company E, “Mike” through these affiliations extended a widening circle of 
  intimate friends.  He served through the border campaign with the local 
  guardsmen and a military escort will be provided for the funeral Wednesday at 
  9 o’clock from St. Callistis’ church with interment at the Catholic cemetery.
    After his return from the border, Mr. O’Shea was transferred from the local 
  store of Printz Brothers to that at Warren.  About four weeks ago he accepted 
  the Johnsonburg position.  Previously “Mike” had spent his 23 years in Kane, 
  being born here August 12, 1893, the son of Michael and Mary O’Shea, 514 
  Dawson street.  He was educated in the parochial and public schools, after 
  which he entered the Printz Brothers’ store.  With Company E on the border Mr. 
  O’Shea served in the commissary department and won appointment as first class 
  private.
    Surviving are the mother and father, two sisters, Mrs. Clarence Brown, of 
  Jamestown, N.Y., and Theresa O’Shea, of this city, and three brothers, John 
  D., Robert J., and Daniel.
    Former members of Company D who served on the Mexican border, who have O.D. 
  Woolen uniforms, are requested to meet with the command at the armory 
  Wednesday morning at 8 o’clock to attend the funeral. – Kane Republican, 
  Monday.
  
  May 3, 1917.
  
  Page 5.
    Miss Elizabeth Greer, sister of County Auditor R.A. Greer, passed away at 
  her home in Bradford yesterday morning, following a week’s illness of 
  pneumonia.
  
  Page 5.
    Richard W. Barry, one of the long-time residents of this vicinity and a 
  pioneer producer of the eastern oil fields, died Sunday morning, April 22, at 
  Cambridge springs, where he had been for the past three weeks taking 
  treatment.  The deceased was apparently in good health up to a few minutes 
  preceding his death.  He arose Sunday morning and prepared to attend church, 
  when he was taken with excruciating pain in his side, and returned to his 
  room, dying a few minutes after reaching it.
    His youngest son, Frank, who attends school at Edinboro, was with him all 
  day Saturday and he was in good spirits and conversed freely with him, and was 
  bright and cheerful.  Frank was summoned at once Sunday morning, but was 
  unable to reach his father before death overtook him.
    Mr. Barry was born in County Cork, Ireland, April 25, 1862.  He came to this 
  country when a very young man, going to Butler county where he engaged in the 
  contracting and drilling work.  He came to McKean county about 27 years ago 
  and was actively engaged in the oil business up to the time of his death.
    He was united in marriage on March 9, 1881, to Mary E. Walsh, of Covington, 
  Ky., at St. Elizabeth’s church, Smethport.  To this union six children were 
  born, all of whom with his widow, survive him.  They are Dr. William Barry, of 
  Philadelphia; Mrs. Agnes Herzog, Smethport; Mrs. Anna Phillips, San Jose, 
  Cali.; Edward, Alice and Frank, of Coleville.
    Mr. Barry had a very wide acquaintance among the oil men of the early days 
  and was held in high esteem by them and by all who knew him.  He was a man of 
  splendid principles, a good citizen, courteous and kind to all with whom he 
  came in contact.  He was a devoted home man, belonged to non clubs, but was a 
  faithful member of St. Elizabeth’s church at Smethport.  He was of a happy, 
  helpful disposition, looking always on the bright side of life and ever ready, 
  so far as able, to offer his personal services to neighbors and friends.
    Funeral services were conducted by Rev. P.J. Donohue, of Smethport, who 
  conducted a high mass of requiem at 10 o’clock Saturday morning at St. 
  Bernard’s church.  Interment was made in St. Bernard’s cemetery, with the 
  following acting as pall bearers:  S.H. Elder, W.C. Rhodes, George Culbertson, 
  of Coleville; L.M. Finney, James McGannon and J.J. Yerdon, of Bradford.
    Relatives and friends from out  of town to attend the services were Mr. and 
  Mrs. George Phillips, San Jose, Cali; Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Walsh, Ruth and 
  Helen Walsh, of Johnsonburg; Mr. and Mrs. Leo Herzog, Mr. and Mrs. James 
  McKean, Mr. and Mrs. S.W. Hubbard, Mrs. W.O. Gallup, Mr. and Mrs. C.W. 
  Shattuck, Mrs. Rose Herzog, Mrs. Lena Herzog, of Smethport.
  
  Page 8.
    Thomas F. Stevenson died at 10:45 Thursday evening in the hospital from a 
  self inflicted gun shot wound in the head.
    Deceased, who was a cigar maker employed by A. Kobenz, of Mechanic street, 
  went to his home, No. 12 Chestnut street, for the noon-day lunch after working 
  all morning in the factory.  Mrs. Stevenson was absent when her husband 
  arrived and he was alone in the house when he committed the rash act.  The 
  surroundings indicate that Stevenson while reclining on a couch shot himself 
  with a .32 caliber revolver, the bullet passing entirely through his head.  
  The revolver was found on the floor by his side.
    A passerby heard his groans and entered the house.  Dr. Wade Paton was 
  called.  Stevenson was removed to the hospital about 7:30 in the evening and 
  his life slowly ebbed away.
    The dead man was about 35 years old and had been in the employ of the 
  Koblenz factory for the past 12 years.  In addition to making cigars and 
  stogies, he acted as city salesman for the factory and was well known in 
  mercantile establishments throughout the city by reason of his frequent 
  business calls.
    He was a well developed, attractive specimen of physical manhood and seemed 
  to be a good humored, kindly disposed man.  Recently, however, he had suffered 
  from a nervous affliction and for a time was a patient in a Buffalo 
  sanitorium.  Mrs. Stevenson, who overcome by the shock, stated that while her 
  husband had not been in his usual health, he never displayed any tendency 
  toward suicidal mania and his action is incomprehensible to her.
    The body was removed to the undertaking rooms of John A. still and prepared 
  for burial.  The services will be conducted at the home at 3 o’clock this 
  afternoon and interment will be made in Oak Hill cemetery.
    Thos. F. Stevenson was born in Carollion 33 years ago, but had lived in 
  Bradford since infancy.  He is survived by his widow; his mother Mrs. Lizzie 
  Driscoll, of Hazelhurst, and his step-brother, Leo Driscoll, of Hazelhurst.  
  Mrs. Elizabeth Doville, of Buffalo, N.Y., and Mrs. John Dippo, of Hazelhurst, 
  have arrived in Bradford to be present at the funeral. – Bradford Sunday 
  Herald.
  
  May 10, 1917.
  
    Mrs. Cyrus E. Barrett died at her home on Willow street, this borough, 
  Friday evening after a long illness.
    Before her marriage she was Miss Mary Ophelia Ripley and was born in Keating 
  township, November 18, 1852.
    She is survived by her husband, two daughters, Mrs. W.C. Frost, Huntingdon, 
  W. Va., and Mrs. Minnie Schlabig, of Smethport; three granddaughters, Mrs. 
  Irvine Diehl, Huntingdon, W. Va., and the Misses Alice and Adelaide Schlabig, 
  of Smethport, and one grandson, Arthur Schlabig, of Smethport.
    The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock the Rev. J.S. Fleming 
  officiating.  The flowers were given by the P.H.C., the Window Glass factory, 
  and friends.
    The remains were laid away in Rose Hill cemetery.
  
  May 17, 1917.
  
  Page 1.
    Mr. P.H. McAhon died at his home on Thursday afternoon, after an illness of 
  thirteen weeks.  Mr. McAhon was born in Peru, Clinton county, N.Y., and would 
  have been 67 years old August 25, 1917.  He was married to Anna Kyle, February 
  1. 1871, who survives him.
    Three children were born to them, two boys and one girl, Inez, who died in 
  1887, Claude died in 1902 and the third child, a daughter, Mrs. G.O. Chase, 
  who survives, and one grandson, Clinton John McAhon.  He is also survived by 
  two brothers, John and James McAhon, of  Wellsville, N.Y.
    Mr. McAhon was a member of the I.O.O.F., with which organization he had been 
  affiliated for 27 years.
    The services were held at the house, Saturday at 1:30 p.m., officiating 
  clergyman being the Rev. J.S. Fleming, assisted by the Rev. Fullom.  The 
  services at the grave were in charge of the I.O.O.F.
    Out of town relatives present at the funeral were:  Mrs. Claude McAhon and 
  son, Clinton, of Wellsville, N.Y.; Mrs. Margaret Briggs, of New York city; Mr. 
  Robert Kyle, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Calhoun, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Calhoun, Mr. 
  George and John Calhoun all of Johnsonburg, and Mrs. John Wisner, of Olean.
  
  May 31, 1917.
  
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    Major Adam Clark Hawkins died Monday evening at 8 o’clock at this home in 
  Bradford, after a very short illness.  Heart failure was the cause of his 
  death.  Major Hawkins, who had passed his sight-fourth year, had been failing 
  in health during the past year, but he was able to be around and took his 
  usual interest in every day affairs.
    The news of Major Hawkins’ death caused a profound sensation Monday evening 
  when it became known, and expressions of regret and sympathy were heard on 
  every hand.
    Adam Clark Hawkins, eldest son of David Riley Hawkins and Charlotte Boyd 
  Hawkins, was born in Youngstown, Westmoreland county, Pennsylvania, September 
  23, 1833.  The Hawkins family settled in Westmoreland county in the latter 
  part of the eighteenth century, where Thomas Hawkins settled on a farm at 
  Youngstown and in 1802 married Jane Riley.  Both died and were buried at 
  Youngstown.  David Riley was one of their sons, and Adam C. was a son of David.
    He retired from active business some time ago and turned the conduct of his 
  affairs over to his son, Harry S. Hawkins who preceded him in death by a few 
  weeks.
    Major Hawkins took a great interest in educational matters.  Of all the 
  citizens of Bradford who have served on the board of school directors in that 
  city there never was one more devoted to his duties, or who took a keener 
  interest in school affairs than Major Hawkins.  He was a member of the school 
  board for 18 years previous to his death, and for most of that time was 
  president of the board.
    He was a member of the board of managers of the Carnegie public library.
    Major Hawkins was prominent in Masonry and was a member of the blue lodge, 
  chapter and commandery.  He was also a member of the Benevolent Protective 
  Order of Elks and an honorary member of John S. Melvin Post No. 141, Grand 
  Army of the Republic.  He took great interest in Memorial Day and was to have 
  led the children’s division Wednesday.  Deceased was a member of the Country 
  club and the Merchants’ club, and was a vestryman in the Church of the 
  Ascension, Protestant Episcopal.
    Major Hawkins was first married January 10, 1855, to Elizabeth Stiles, who 
  died in the year 1903.  Three children were born to them: Harry Stiles 
  Hawkins, Frank Watson Hawkins and George Kerr Hawkins.  The second son 
  survives and is a resident of Pittsburgh.  Major Hawkins was married on April 
  17, 1904, to Cora ___ Sweet Porter, daughter of Dr. Nathaniel Sweet, and she 
  survives him.
    The funeral was held this (Thursday) afternoon.  Services were conducted in 
  the church of the Ascension at 3 p.m., by the Rev. Dr. W.H. Overs, Trinity 
  Commandery, No. 58, Knights Templar, had charge of the services in Oak Hill 
  cemetery.
  
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    Mrs. C. Elizabeth Burnett, one of the most highly respected residents of 
  Bradford, died yesterday morning at 7:30 o’clock at the Bradford hospital 
  (unreadable) past five weeks.  Her death was due to heart trouble of which she 
  had been a sufferer for a number of years.  The news of her death will be 
  received with profound sorrow by all who knew her.  Deceased was aged 71 years 
  and resided in Bradford for the past thirty nine years.  The late Mrs. Burnett 
  was a member of the First Presbyterian church and a prominent member and 
  faithful worker in the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union.  She served for 
  many years as secretary of the McKean County W.C.T.U., and the local union and 
  was proficient in her work.  She is survived by her two sons, W.E. Burnett, of 
  Bradford, and R.M. Burnett, of Bakersfield, Cal.; two daughters, Mrs. F.H. 
  Harter, of Tulsa, Okla., and Miss C.M. Burnett, of Franklin; one sister, Mrs. 
  C.A. Douglass, of Mena, Ariz., and one brother, Dr. D.J. Millspaugh, of 
  Peterson, N.J.  The body was removed to Koch’s undertaking rooms and prepared 
  for burial.
    The funeral service will be held Monday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock in the 
  First Methodist church, Rev. S.W. Robinson, pastor of the church, 
  officiating.  Burial at Oak Hill cemetery. – Bradford Sunday Herald.
  
  June 7, 1917.
  
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    Harvey Lawrence Smith, conductor on the C.P.L. log train, was instantly 
  killed in an accident about 3 o’clock Monday afternoon, when he fell from his 
  train and under the wheels.  His body was terribly mangled.  The accident took 
  place about five miles from town on Skinner creek.  The accident was not seen 
  by anyone, but it is supposed that he was walking over the logs on the cars, 
  and slipped and fell between two of the cars.
    The remains were taken to the Grabe undertaking rooms in Port Allegany and 
  prepared for burial, and were shipped to Micks Run, near Driftwood, for the 
  burial.
    Mr. Smith was 41 years of age, and is survived by his wife, five children 
  and his mother.  A brother of his was killed on the railroad here last fall 
  near the freight house.  He had been a resident of this place for several 
  years. – Roulette Recorder.
  
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    Mrs. Frances M. Squires, of Port Allegany, who had been residing with her 
  daughter, Mrs. J.B. Doolittle, on South avenue, for the past three years, died 
  Saturday morning, aged 75 years.  Mrs. Squires was the widow of A.M. Squires, 
  of Port Allegany.  She is survived by four children, Mrs. J.B. Doolittle, Mrs. 
  John S. Eastman, of Smethport; C.E. Squires, of Cahoon, Ga., and E.H. Squires, 
  of Port Allegany, and six grandchildren.  The funeral was held this afternoon 
  at the Methodist Episcopal church at Port Allegany and the burial was in 
  Fairview cemetery in that place. – Bradford Star-Record, Monday.
  
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    Annette Wood, 16-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ira D. Wood, of Hinsdale, 
  N.Y., died at her home on Church street, Salamanca, N.Y., May 23, 1917.  Miss 
  Wood was a granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. James M. Tracy, formerly of East 
  Smethport.
  
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    Isaac Burrows, aged 65 years, died at his home at Larabee, at 1 o’clock, 
  last Wednesday, May 30, death, being due to pneumoniary tuberculosis.  A son 
  and four daughters survive.  The funeral was held Friday, June 1, at the 
  house, the Rev. Lloyd officiating.  Interment was made at Portville.
  
  June 14, 1917.
  
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    Miss Gertrude Potter, aged 17 years, and daughter of Mrs. Etta Potter, of 
  West Eldred, was drowned in the Allegheny river Saturday afternoon at 3 
  o’clock.  The young lady in company with Herbert Lamphere, aged 23 years were 
  sailing along in a row boat when the accident occurred.
    Miss Potter grasped hold of some bushes and the boat turned over and both 
  the occupants were thrown in the water.  The young lady was unable to swim and 
  soon sank while the young man who could swim tried to hold her above water but 
  all in vain, the current was too swift and the water too deep.  She was soon 
  carried away from him into the mid-stream, and disappeared.
    The young man was able to get to a point where there were bushes in the 
  water and with difficulty made his way to the branch of a tree which extended 
  out into the water.  He crawled to that and hung there.  Forest Carey, who was 
  sitting on the porch heard screams and ran to the scene of distress.  He found 
  Herbert clinging to the branch of the tree, nearly exhausted.  He was taken 
  home immediately where he lies in a critical condition.  Numbers of people 
  flocked to the scene and soon boats were seen sailing up and down the river, 
  seeking for the body of Miss Potter.
    Sunday afternoon the river was dynamited twice, but the body was not 
  discovered.  It is probable that the swift current carried the body a 
  considerable distance.  Miss Gertrude Potter was a member of the junior class 
  of the Eldred High school.  She possessed a sweet, loving and jolly 
  disposition and was a favorite among all the residents of Eldred.  She will be 
  missed by everyone of Eldred especially by her classmates.  Her death was a 
  shock to her widowed mother, sisters and brothers as well as other relatives 
  and friends.  She attended the United Brethren church in Eldred.  Miss Potter 
  was a daughter of the late Merton Potter, who was killed sixteen years ago, 
  when a derrick fell on him.
    Deceased is survived by two brothers; Harry, of Ohio; Marian, of West 
  Eldred, and one sister, Mrs. Nellie Donnelly, of Eldred; and aunt, Mrs. F.A. 
  Lamphere, of West Eldred, and a cousin, Mrs. E.M. Parks, of Bradford.  (See 
  June 21 issue)
  
  June 21, 1917.
  
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  Gertrude Potter’s Body Discovered
    Miss Gertrude Potter, who was drowned in the Allegheny river on June 9, 
  while boating, was discovered last Friday afternoon.
    After valiant search for the body a complete divers outfit was secured from 
  Buffalo.  Roy Carter, a profession diver, of Farmers Valley, discovered the 
  body, only a short distance from where she was drowned.
    The funeral services were held at her home in West Eldred, on Sunday 
  afternoon.
  
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    Fred W.T. Carlson died from injuries received when the car plunged over a 20-
  foot embankment east of Johnsonburg, just before midnight Saturday.  Alton 
  Rose, driver and owner, was pinned under the car, though saved from fatal 
  injuries by the steering wheel, which supported the car so as to prevent his 
  being crushed.  Clyde Meyers was thrown clear of the automobile.
    The Kane men were returning from Ridgway after spending the day fishing, 
  when the soft dirt gave away at the side of the narrow, fog-blurred road and 
  precipitated the car down the steep bank near the Johnsonburg brick works.  
  Carlson was thrown out but as the car overturned it crushed him, smashing four 
  ribs and injuring him internally.  Rose was held in his seat by the steering 
  wheel and was pinned so that he couldn’t release himself.  For 20 minutes he 
  lay with acid from the battery trickling down and burning his face.  He was 
  lapsing into unconsciousness as the result of injuries when the horn which was 
  pressed so that it blew automatically, attracted the attention of Joseph 
  Seaponge and two friends from Johnsonburg who were passing in an auto.
    The Studebaker car was first lifted from Rose by the Johnsonburg men who 
  believed him the most seriously injured took Rose to Johnsonburg.
    They then returned for Carlson and Myers who were taken to the hotel.  
  Examination by a physician showed the serious nature of Carlson’s injuries.  
  The injured man died at 3 o’clock.  The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon.
    Mr. Carlson is survived by a wife who was recently injured when struck by an 
  automobile at James town, and two children, Frank and Blanche.  Surviving also 
  are the mother, Mrs. Louise Carlson: five sisters and three brothers.
  
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    Mrs. Minnie Adelia Mayo, wife of S.D. Mayo, of this place, died Sunday 
  morning at 8:30 in the Higgins Memorial hospital, Olean.
    Mrs. Mayo was first taken to the McGranor hospital at Port Allegany.  She 
  remained there until Thursday last, when she was taken to the Olean hospital 
  in hopes that her condition would be benefited but she steadily grew worse and 
  her death occurred at the hour stated above.
    Mrs. Minnie Adelia Mayo was born March 1862, and was therefore 55 years of 
  age.
    For several years the family resided on the C.M. Leete farm, when about 15 
  years ago the family moved to Smethport, where they resided until up to two 
  years ago, when they moved to Emporium.
    Deceased is survived by her husband, S.D. Mayo, one daughter, Mildred and 
  one son, Ralph, one sister, Mrs. Gavert, of Binghamton, N.Y., and one brother, 
  Mr. John Decker, of Youngstown, O.
    The body was brought to the home of John Lindholm.  Funeral services were 
  held at 1:30 Tuesday afternoon at the M.E. church, Rev. J.S. Fleming 
  officiating.  Interment was made in Rose Hill cemetery.
    Mrs. Mayo was a woman of manifold estimable traits of character, whose death 
  will be sincerely mourned by a wide circle of friends.  She was a model mother 
  and her heart was wrapped up in her family circle and the members of her 
  family were equally devoted to her.  The Democrat unites with many friends in 
  extending condolences to the ones who are left to mourn the loss of this good 
  woman.
    The out-of-town people who attended the funeral were:  Mr. and Mrs. Weimer, 
  Mr. Burt Helmer, and Mrs. Royce of Port Allegany; Mr. and Mrs. Gavert, 
  Binghamton, and Mr. John Decker, Youngstown, O.
  
  June 28, 1917.
  
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    The death of Mrs. Marinda J. Van Dyke, of No. 19 Congress place, occurred 
  Wednesday afternoon at 1 o’clock at the Bradford hospital, following an eight 
  week’s illness, during which time she was a patient at that institution.  
  Deceased was born in Smethport, September 17, 1846.  She has been a resident 
  of Bradford for the past 40 years.  Mrs. Van Dyke was a member of the First 
  Methodist church and was a most consistent Christian.  She was highly esteemed 
  by everyone who knew her.  Deceased is survived by four children, the Rev. 
  W.E. Van Dyke, rector of St. Luke’s Episcopal church, Smethport; Mrs. H.M. 
  Campbell, of Tunessessa; F.G. Van Dyke, of Cape Charles, Va., and L.M. Van 
  Dyke, of Sharon.  Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at the late 
  home.  Burial in Oak Hill. – Bradford Star-Record.
  
  
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