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  McKean Democrat 1920
  DEATHS IN MCKEAN COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA JAN-JUNE 1920
  THE MCKEAN DEMOCRAT NEWSPAPER, (SMETHPORT)
  
  The following death notices appeared in the McKean Democrat from January thru 
  June during the year of 1920.  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 1, 1920.
  
  Page 3.
    Fred Simar, aged 39 years, a prominent Port Allegany resident passed away at 
  his home in that place Sunday, Dec. 14 following a long illness of 
  rheumatism.  He is survived by a sister and a brother.  He was a graduate of 
  the Port Allegany High School and was active in local affairs, being a past 
  master of Liberty Grange.
  
  Page 3.
    Mrs. Daniel Blake died at her home in Bradford following a long illness, 
  Christmas day, aged 60 years.  She is survived by her husband and two sons 
  Arthur Blake of Bradford and John D. Blake of Williamsville, N.Y.
  
  Page 3.
    The death of Comrade J.C. Johnson, an early settler of this section, 
  occurred at 12:30 o’clock this afternoon at his home at Custer City, where he 
  has lived since the early oil excitement.  He was ill one month.  Deceased was 
  74 years of age and was a Civil [war] veteran and a member of the John S 
  Melvin Post 141, G.A.R.   He is survived by his wife and three children, Mrs. 
  A. Kerry of Custer City; Mrs. W.W. Lockhart of Tulsa, Okla., and Gerald C. 
  Johnson of Texas.  Mr. Johnson was highly respected by all who knew him and he 
  was always a citizen worth while. – Bradford Star-Record, Friday.
  
  Page 3.
    Mrs. Lewis E. Mallory, for many years one of Bradford’s most prominent and 
  highly respected residents died at her home, 181 Congress street that city, on 
  Tuesday evening of last week, following a 10 weeks illness.  She was 66 years 
  of age.  Besides her husband she is survived by one daughter, Mrs. F.G. 
  Crittendon, and one son, Lewis E. Mallory, Jr. both of Bradford; three 
  brothers, J.B. Crawford of Oil city, George W. Crawford of Pittsburgh and F.W. 
  Crawford of Columbus, O.  The funeral was held Friday and interment made in 
  Oak Hill Cemetery, Bradford.  Mrs. Mallory was a devout member of the 
  Presbyterian church.
  
  Page 3.
    Kane Republican, Dec. 21:  Mrs. Edward Hedman, of 228 Greeves street, died 
  at the Kane Summit hospital at 11:30 o’clock this morning.  She had been 
  removed from her home t the hospital only a few hours previous to her death.  
  Mrs. Hedman was 35 years old and had been ill only four days, the cause of her 
  death being apoplexy.  She had resided in this city for the past 12 years.  
  Besides her husband she is survived by the following children: Louis, Richard 
  and Evelyn.
  
  Page 5.
    Chas. Kranking, the grocer was called to Kane by the death of his mother, 
  Mrs. Mary Kranking of that place, who died Sunday De. 21, aged 76 years.  She 
  was one of the pioneer residents of Rasselas, Elk county and is survived by 
  six sons and two daughters.   The funeral was held in Kane.
  
  Page 7.
  Crosby:  The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Larson was buried Saturday.
  
  Page 8.
  The death of Marion Potter, of Eldred, occurred at the Kane Summit hospital 
  last evening after an illness of two weeks suffering with rheumatic heart 
  disease.  He was employed by the Sergeant Glass Company.  The body was taken 
  to Eldred by undertaker, Sasse and Jas. Quirk of Smethport. – Kane, 
  Republican, Saturday.
  
  Page 8.
    Otis Irons, probably Smethport’s oldest resident, and one of the best known 
  residents of this section of the county, expired suddenly while engaged in 
  attending to chores at his barn, back of his residence on Marvin street, near 
  the boro line on Wednesday evening of last week.  Mr. Irons was nearly 90 
  years of age and although lately he had showed marks of his advanced years he 
  remained actively alert mentally and physically up to the last.  During the 
  late fall he personally superintended the harvesting of the crop from his farm.
    Otis Irons was the third of a family of eight children of Gideon and Miami 
  Irons, pioneer settlers of this section.  The father came to the Potato creek 
  valley from Rhode Island early in the last century.  The subject of this 
  sketch was born in Port Allegany in 1830.  When 22 years of age he purchased a 
  farm in Keating township near this borough and following his marriage took up 
  his residence on same.  For many years he engaged in farming pursuits.  He was 
  exceptionally successful in his business undertakings and during his career 
  amassed considerable wealth in valuable real estate, etc.  He was a man of 
  rugged honesty and his word was as good as his bond.  He was fair in his rules 
  of life and was highly respected by those who knew him as a true man.
    In 1870 he was united in marriage to Miss Sarah Hand, who passed away a 
  number of years ago.
    During the latter years of his life Mrs. Amelia Stone served as housekeeper 
  for Mr. Irons.  It is understood that his lady was remembered in a substantial 
  manner by her employer some time before his death.
    Mr. Irons is survived by three brothers, Will, Stephen and George Irons, all 
  well known farmers of this vicinity.
    The funeral was held at St. Luke’s church Friday afternoon, Rev. W.E. 
  VanDyke officiating.  Interment was made in Rose Hill cemetery.
  
  January 8, 1920.
  
  Page3.
  Thomas Monkiedico
    Thomas Monkiedico of Hazelhurst, suddenly dropped dead at his home, Tuesday 
  Dec. 30th from asthma.
    At his death he was 65 years, 3 months and 12 days old.  Funeral services 
  were conducted by Rev. E.M. Driscoll, pastor of St. Edmunds Catholic church of 
  Hazlehurst, after which the remains were taken to Bradford for burial today, 
  Friday. – Mt. Jewett Herald.  (See the next one which is on the same page)
  
  Page 3.
  Thomas Monkewecz
    The death of Thomas Monkewecz aged 65 years, occurred at his home in 
  Hazlehurst Tuesday night following a year’s illness.  He is survived by two 
  daughters, Mrs. Veronica Zewatsk and Mrs. Anna Blowonlez, both of Hazelhurst.  
  The body was taken to Bradford and interment made in St. Bernard’s cemetery.
  
  Page 3.
  Drowned At Westline
    Ivan, three year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Axel Grundberg, of Westline, was 
  drowned on Sunday, Dec. 21, 1919.
    The young lad had been coasting with a number of other children and was on 
  his way home.  He started down the creek on his sled when he fell in an air 
  hole in the ice.  A little girl noticed him go underneath the ice and called 
  for help but he had passed away before they could locate him.
    Funeral services were conducted at the home and Mt. Nebo church, Mt. Jewett, 
  by Rev. Parson, and the remains laid to rest in Mt. Nebo cemetery.
    Another sorrow visited the same parents on Friday, Dec. 26th, when their 
  infant daughter, Maria, about 30 hours old died.  The remains were brought to 
  Mt. Nebo for burial, Monday, De. 29th.
    This is a double sorrow, and the parents have the sympathy of their many 
  friends at Westline and Mt. Jewett Herald.
  
  Page 3.
    Miss Alma, daughter of Ervin Carpenter, of Larabee, aged 26 years, died at 
  the home of her sister, Mrs. John Martin, at Marvindale Wednesday night of 
  diabetis.  She had been ill for a long time.  She is survived by her father, 
  and two sisters, Mrs. Martin and Mrs. Geo. Morris of Coryville; and two 
  brothers, Forrest and Lavern Carpenter.  The remains were brought to Coryville 
  and the funeral was held from the church there interment being made at Moody 
  Hollow. – Eldred Eagle.
  
  Page 3.
    Frank P. Slocum, long a leading citizen of Bradford, died at his home, 137 
  South avenue, at 5:30 o’clock yesterday afternoon after a long illness.  Mr. 
  Slocum was 65 years old.
    He is survived by his wife and one daughter, Mrs. Helen Mack.  Mrs. Slocum 
  is seriously ill at the Bradford hospital, and Mrs. G.W.  Blgoney of New York, 
  a relative, was with the family at the time of Mr. Slocum’s death.
    Mr. Slocum was born in Boonville, N.Y., about 65 years ago and graduated 
  from the High School of that place at the age of 17 years.  Immediately after 
  graduation he began teaching school at Prospect, N.Y.  In 1877 he came to 
  Bradford and for a time was employed as a teacher near Bolivar, N.Y.  He also 
  conducted a private school here for a time and was one of the early 
  superintendents of the Bradford public schools.  
    Mr. Slocum engaged in the cigar and tobacco business here for a time, and 
  after being employed by L. Emery, Jr. & Co., then handling jewelry and other 
  lines, he embarked in the jewelry business on his own account for a period.  
  He was for many years district agent of the United States (unreadable) and 
  held that position at the time of his death.
    In politics Mr. Slocum was a staunch Republican but as an ardent admirer of 
  Theodore Roosevelt he espoused Progressive principles when the party schism 
  threatened a disruption.  He was president of the local Progressive club and 
  was chosen a delegate to the Progressive convention in Chicago in 1916.
    Mr. Slocum served the county for several years as coroner, being elected on 
  the Republican ticket.  He was very active in the reorganization of Bradford 
  lodge, No. 234, B.P.O. Elks and was a past exalted ruler of that 
  organization.  He also was a member of the Maccabee order and of the First 
  Presbyterian church. – Bradford Era, Saturday.
  
  Page 4.
    Mrs. Dickinson, mother of Mrs. Will Wright and Roy Dickinson of this place, 
  who has been in the Warren Hospital for several years died at that place 
  Monday  - the remains will be brought to the home of her son and funeral 
  services held Thursday P.M. 2 o’clock.
  
  Page 5.
    The remains of John Smith, who died at Limestone, N.Y., Tuesday night of 
  last week, were brought to Smethport on Friday last and laid at rest in Rose 
  Hill cemetery.  The funeral was held at the chapel of Still’s undertaking 
  establishment, Bradford, Thursday evening.  Mr. Smith who was formerly a well 
  known resident of Smethport was prominently identified as a jobber throughout 
  this section and of late had been contracting for the Quinn interests.  He was 
  58 years of age and is survived by one daughter, Miss Welma Smith of Limestone 
  and two sons, Russell Smith of Olean and Harold Smith of Pittsburgh.  Among 
  those from out of town who accompanied the remains to Smethport were M.F and 
  T.J Quinn of Olean.
  
  January 15, 1920.
  
  Page 2.
  Robert Swanson is Dead.
    Jamestown, Jan. 8. – Robert G. Swanson, who was shot by James Hall on 
  December 27, died at the W.C.A. Hospital here this afternoon.  Hall, who has 
  been held at police headquarters on an open charge since the shooting seems 
  destined to face trial of murder, first degree.
    The shooting took place at the home of Miss Esther Carlson to whom both Hall 
  and Swanson are said to have been attentive.  Miss Carlson was slightly 
  wounded by one of the bullets from Hall’s revolver.
    Swanson was a veteran of the Spanish-American War and formerly was active in 
  local politics.
  
  Page 2.
  Three Dead From Gas Poisoning.
    Dunkirk, N.Y. – Three members of one family were asphyxiated and the other 
  and the eldest son of the same family are dying here as the result of gas 
  poisoning.
   The dead are:
  Gustie Gasofer, five years old.
  Joseph Gasofer, two years old.
  Leah Gasofer, two months old.
  The dying are:  Mrs. Louis Gasofer, 31 years old of No. 781 Main Street, and 
  her son Samuel 11 years old.  They are in the Brooks Memorial hospital, in a 
  dangerous condition.
  
  Page 3.
  Death of Mrs. Vanloon.
    Port Allegany Reporter-Argus:  The death of Mrs. Nancy F. Vanloon wife of 
  William Vanloon, took place Saturday at her home on the farm near Burtville.  
  Heart trouble was the cause of death.
     Mrs. Vanloon was the youngest daughter of Andrew and Mary Fortner, pioneer 
  residents of this place and was one of 15 children.  She was born here 
  September 5, 1831, and was 89 years of age.  She passed her entire life in 
  Port Allegany and vicinity.  On March 3, 1878 she married William Vanloon of 
  Smethport.
    The funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Grimes Church and 
  interment was made in the Grimes Cemetery.  The services were conducted by 
  Rev. C.L. Odell.
    Mrs. Vanloon is survived by her husband and one brother, (unreadable) 
  Fortner of this place, besides leaving a host of friends who mourn her death. 
  
  Page 3.
    Miss Sue Harrington, who for twelve years officiated as organist in the 
  First Methodist church in this city died at 5 o’clock Wednesday afternoon at 
  her home in Rochester, N.Y., where she had resided for the past twenty-five 
  years.  Surviving are one brother S.E. Harrington of this city and a sister, 
  Mrs. W.P. Anderson of Rochester.  Mr. and Mrs. Harrington, left yesterday for 
  Rochester to attend the funeral which will be held this afternoon at the 
  Anderson home.  (Remainder is unreadable)
  
  Page 3.
  Baby Dead.
    A six month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Grant Winston of Annin Creek died 
  on Monday of last week.
  
  Page 3.
  Bradford Man Dies On Transport.
    New York, Jan 8. – Three private soldiers died during the voyage of the army 
  transport Mercury, which arrived here today from Antwerp.  Fay Bennett of 
  Shawnee, Okla., and Bernard L. Black of Alabama, died of pneumonia and Earl A. 
  Neeley, of Bradford, Pa., died of bronchitis.
    During the New Year’s dinner the ship ran into a hurricane which resulted in 
  27 passengers seeking hospital treatment after two dining tables careened 
  about the room bumping diners.  Waves swept over the bridge and at times the 
  ship rolled 45 degrees.
    The Mercury had on board more that 300 soldiers, 23 officers, 30 brides of 
  (unreadable) and soldiers and sixteen members of the crew of the American 
  steamship, Liberty Glo. Which sank in the North Sea after striking a mine.
  
  Page 3.
    F.O. Peterson, aged 59 years, a prominent resident of Kane, passed away at 
  his home following a few hours illness, resulting from kidney complaint on 
  Wednesday night of last week.  Deceased is survived by his wife and four 
  children, Mrs. E.W. Fitzgerald, Kane; Mrs. J. Francis Zagst, Jr., Harmon, La.; 
  Miss Doris Peterson, Kane, and LeRoy Peterson, New York.  He was a valued 
  superintendent of the Holgate Mfg. Co. of (unreadable) town, a former 
  councilman and a member of the Elks lodge.
  
  Page 3.
    Rev. D.M. James, who for many years was a resident of Kane, being associated 
  with his brothers in business has died at the Hotel Taft, New Haven, Conn., on 
  Thursday last.  Rev. James had resided in Newton, Mass., for a number of years 
  and had gone to New Haven to visit a son, who attends college there, when 
  stricken with illness.  He was 63 years and was born in Edenburg, Pa.
    His wife, one son and two daughters all residing in Newton, Mass., survive, 
  one son having died in infancy.  The following brothers also survive E.R., 
  H.J., and W.A. all of Kane and J.C., of Hinton W.VA.
  
  Page 5.
  Coasting Ends In His Death.
    Oil City, Jan. 13. – Morris Canfield aged 16 years, passed away at 5 o’clock 
  Saturday night at Oil City hospital, following serious injuries sustained in a 
  coasting accident Friday at Tionesta, when his sled crashed into an automobile.
  
  January 22, 1920
  
  Page 1.
    Mrs. Elizabeth Smith Berkhouse passed away Sunday at the home of her 
  daughter, Mrs. E.E. Drake of West Main street, with whom she had made her home 
  for the past 10 years.  She was 78 years of age and had been a semi-invalid 
  for 20 years.  A week previous to her death she was stricken with an attack of 
  pneumonia from which she did not rally.
    Mrs. Berkhouse was born in County Donegal, Ireland, coming to the Unites 
  States when 8 years of age with her parents, who settled at Beechwood near 
  Dubois.  She lived in Kane for 25 years before coming to Smethport 10 Years 
  ago.  She was a woman of noble traits of character and was a devout member of 
  the Methodist Episcopal church.  The remains were taken to Brockwayville, 
  where the funeral was held Wednesday.
  
  Page 3.
    Joseph H. Reynolds, Civil War veteran, died at his home, No. 57 Willard 
  avenue yesterday afternoon. Mr. Reynolds was 76 years old and had lived in 
  Bradford for 35 years.  He was a member of John S. Melvin Post, G.A.R.  and a 
  highly respected citizen.  Prior to his final illness, Mr. Reynolds was 
  employed by the Corliss Carbon company.
    Mr. Reynolds is survived by his wife and one daughter Mrs. James Coffey of 
  this city.  Funeral arrangements will be announce later. – Bradford Era, 
  Thursday.
  
  Page 3.
    Patrick O’Brien an old and respected resident of Bradford died at his home 
  on West Corydon street early yesterday morning.  Death was caused by 
  pneumonia.  Mr. O’Brien was 67 years old.  He was born in Peterborough, Canada 
  and came to this city in the early days of the oil boom.  For many years he 
  was proprietor of a boiler shop on Barbour street and was well known 
  throughout the oil country.
    Mr. O’Brien is survived by a sister, Miss Mary O’Brien and a brother, 
  William O’Brien, both of this city.  Another sister, Mrs. Katherine Haggerty, 
  died in California about a month ago.  The funeral will be held at the home, 
  No. 30 West Corydon street, tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o’clock.  Burial in St. 
  Bernard’s cemetery. – Bradford Era, Thursday.
  
  Page 3.
    Bradford Era:  Reuben Brown of Gates Hollow dropped dead Thursday at the 
  Tuna Manufacturing Company’s barn on Charlotte avenue.  Death was ascribed to 
  heart disease.  Mr. Brown was about 60 years old and had been employed by the 
  Tuna company as a cabinet maker for 25 years.  He is survived by his wife and 
  two sons.
    Mr. Brown’s body was found at about 1:15 o’clock yesterday afternoon.  He 
  had apparently dropped dead immediately after alighting from his sleigh which 
  was nearby.  He had then been dead about 20 minutes, it is believed.  Coroner 
  Heffner was notified and the body was removed to Koch’s undertaking 
  establishment.
  
  Page 5.
    Mr. and Mrs. M.P. O’Brien were called to Wellsville Friday on account of the 
  death of Mr. O’Brien’s brother-in-law, Charles Scott.
  
  Page 8.
    Crashing down a mine shaft 72 feet, Clarence Donaldson, 28 of Kane, 
  sustained injuries at Clermont, yesterday which caused his death in the 
  Ridgway hospital this morning at 7 o’clock.  
    He was employed at the mine and was with a car near the shaft when he and 
  the car in some manner unexplained went down the shaft.
    The injured man was rushed to the Ridgway hospital on the train arriving 
  there at 11 o’clock last night.  He was unconscious upon arrival at the 
  hospital and died without having regained consciousness.  Examination 
  disclosed the fact that his injuries were internal, and his head was badly 
  crushed.  It is stated that his ribs were crushed in and that his lungs were 
  punctures.
    He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Donaldson, of East Kane, and is survived 
  by one brother, Edward, 310 Haines street, and three sisters as follows:  Mrs. 
  H.J. Conner, 107 Chase street; Mrs. Homer Hetrick, Brookville and Mrs. 
  Clarence Carter, of Pittsburg.
    The bereaved father went to Ridgway today to bring the remains to this 
  city.  They will be taken to the home of Mrs. Donner, 467 Chase street from 
  where funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock.  The 
  remains will be taken to DuBois his former home, on the Monday morning train 
  for interment.
    The unfortunate young man was a member of the Eagles and was well thought of 
  by his many friends and acquaintances.  He served in the navy for a 
  considerable period, having been bugle boy on the U.S.S. Minneapolis. – Kane 
  Republican, Friday.
  
  Page 8.
  Coryville:  Mrs. Lydia Beche’s brother, Mr. Nichols, was found dead alongside 
  the Norwich road on Monday this week.  He had just left her home in the 
  morning.  He had suffered a stroke once before and was not a strong man.
  
  January 29, 1920.
  
  Page 1.
    James Lynch, one of the oldest and most highly respected residents of this 
  section, passed away at his home in East Smethport Monday morning, following a 
  stroke.  He had been in failing health for some time past and had been 
  confined to his home.
    Mr. Lynch was born in County Meash, (sic) Ireland, August 4, 1846, his 
  parents coming here when he was two years of age, settling at Painted Post, 
  N.Y., where he grew to young manhood.  On February 8th, 1872, he was united in 
  marriage to Miss Mary Mulvihill at Brocton, N.Y., later coming to Smethport, 
  where the family has since resided.  Mr. and Mrs. Lynch reared a lovely 
  family, the following children besides the wife and mother surviving: Mr. C.E. 
  MacAlee, Johnsonburg; Mrs. Irvin Coon, Mrs. Otto Okerland, Mrs. Clyde Stull, 
  Mrs. Leo O’Brien all of Smethport, James Francis and Raymond Lynch all of 
  Smethport.  He is also survived by eight grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. 
  Hugh O’Brien of Warsaw, N.Y. 
    Mr. Lynch had resided in Smethport for 41 years, for a number of years being 
  foreman at the East Smethport extract works up to the time that big plant 
  ceased operations.  He was an industrious, conscientious man who ever stood 
  four square and he numbered his friends by the legion.  The Democrat has 
  always considered James Lynch one of our warmest friends.  He was a good man 
  and true.
    The funeral was held Wednesday morning at St. Elizabeth’s church, Rev. P.J. 
  Donohue presiding.  Interment was made in St. Elizabeth’s cemetery.
  
  Page 1.
    The body of I.W. Nichols of Coryville, who was found dead in the road 
  between Betula and Norwich on Monday of last week, brief mention of which was 
  made in the Democrat, was brought to Smethport on Wednesday by undertaker H.H. 
  Sasse, who had been instructed by Coroner H.H. Hefferin to take charge of the 
  body, and was prepared for burial.
    Mr. Nichols, who lived with his sister, Mrs. Lydia Beche of Coryville, was 
  68 years of age.  He followed the occupation of salesman for a line of 
  household utensils.  On Monday morning he had gone to Betula and after 
  canvassing that town started on foot for Norwich a distance of 3 miles.  The 
  day was a cold stormy one and at a point opposite the school building he 
  succumbed to a sudden attack of apoplexy, from which ailment he had suffered a 
  former stroke.  His body was found by passersby about 3 o’clock p.m.  Life had 
  been extinct at least one half hour.  The body was conveyed inside the school 
  house and the authorities notified.
    The remains were taken from Smethport to Reynoldsville where the funeral and 
  interment occurred last Friday.
  
  Page 1.
  Bradford Star-Record of January 23:  Mr. and Mrs. Setzer, he 84 years old and 
  his wife a few years younger but crippled and able to get about only by using 
  a cane, lived in a small cottage at a point on West Washington street 
  extension, a short distance from the former Wilson greenhouses.  Mrs. Wilson 
  had very kindly visited the aged couple from time to time and looked after 
  them the best she could.  So as it is possible to learn from the coroner and 
  others, the aged man died at about 4 o’clock yesterday morning.  It was not, 
  however, until late yesterday afternoon that the wife attracted the attention 
  of a delivery boy passing in the street that word was carried to Mrs. Wilson 
  that the aged man was dead and help was needed.  At about the same time there 
  appeared a son, William Setzer, of the West Branch, with a load of wood for 
  the couple.  When the son and Mrs. Wilson reached the house they found the 
  aged man dead in bed in a small front room, while the aged wife was seated 
  near a kitchen stove in which there was but little fire.  From the condition 
  of the body, it was apparent that the man’s hands were both frozen, 
  undoubtedly before he had died as the room in that part of the cottage was 
  very cold.
    It at once became apparent to those who visited the home of the couple that 
  both had been poorly nourished as well as had been suffering from the cold.
    Jonas Setzer had been a resident of this city and vicinity for the past 23 
  years.  He was a veteran of the Civil War and was well and favorably known.
  
  Page 2.
    Portville, Jan. 22. – Yesterday morning at 9:30 o’clock occurred the death 
  of Frank D. Caneen, practically a life-long resident of this place.
    Mr. Caneen had been in failing health for some time, but was at his store 
  yesterday morning when he was taken with a sudden heart attack.  Dr. Conlan, 
  whose office is in the same building, was called, but Mr. Caneen was dead when 
  he reached him.
    He was 59 years old and had conducted a drug store here for years and his 
  death will come as a shock to his many friends and acquaintances.
    Besides his wife he is survived by two children, Ruth C. Caneen, who is 
  doing Y.M.C.A. work in Rochester, and Edgar T. Caneen, who was in the store 
  with his father.
  
  Page 3.
    George Edward Wise died at his home here from a complication of diseases, 
  Thursday, Jan. 15.  He had been in poor health for a number of years.  He was 
  40 years old at his death and leaves to mourn him, his wife, three brothers 
  and one sister.
    Funeral services were conducted at the home by Rev. D.O. May, pastor of the 
  M.E. church, on Sunday, after which the remains were laid to rest in Mt. Nebo 
  cemetery. – Mt. Jewett Herald.
  
  Page 3.
    Mrs. Bertha Siggins Brown died at 5 o’clock yesterday afternoon at the home 
  of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L.M. Siggins of Custer City.
    Mrs. Brown had recently returned from an extended trip through the far west.
    She contracted a cold which developed into a severe case of pneumonia, 
  causing her death.
    Mrs. Brown was about 32 years old and is survived by her husband, Harold H. 
  Brown, her parents and one sister, Mrs. H.H. Barr.
    Mrs. Brown’s home was in Washington, D.C.  She was a member of the Methodist 
  Episcopal church in that city.  Mrs. Brown graduated from Syracuse University 
  in the class of 1911, and was a member of the Delta Delta sorority. – Bradford 
  Era, Thursday.
  
  Page 3.
  Died in Jamaica.
    The death of William Myles Englehaupt occurred Wednesday, January 21, at 
  Montego Bay, Jamaica, the winter home of Hon. and Mrs. Lewis Emery, Jr., after 
  a few days’ illness of pneumonia.
    Word of the young man’s death was received in Bradford yesterday afternoon 
  by cable and his passing came as a great shock to his relatives and friends, 
  who were numerous in the city.
    Deceased was 28 years old and for the past six years he had been employed as 
  chauffeur by Hon. Lewis Emery, Jr.  He went to Jamaica on November 13, 1919 
  for the winter.  He leaves his wife and two children; his parents Mr. and Mrs. 
  John M. Englehaupt and two brothers, Russell and George Englehaupt both of 
  this city.  The body will not be brought to Bradford for burial. – Bradford 
  Era Friday.
  
  Page 5.
    W.B. Means was called Jefferson county last week to attend the funeral 
  exercises of his nephew, Edward Joyner, who was killed while working as a tool 
  dresser on a drilling well near Punxsutauney.  The young man was struck by a 
  bailer.  He had returned from France last August having served with theavy 
  artillery, being wounded three times.
  
  Page 5.
    Franklin, Pa., Jan. 25. – Robert Riesenman, aged 10 years, of this city, 
  coasted into the Allegany river this afternoon and was drowned.
  
  Page 7.
    Mrs. Louis W. Oakes, of No. 4 Sanford street, prominent Bradford woman and 
  member of a family distinguished in McKean county history, died yesterday 
  morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Gerald Moses, No. 566 Peebles 
  street, Pittsburgh.  Death was caused by pneumonia.  Mrs. Oakes had been ill 
  since last Saturday.
    Mrs. Oakes, her husband and her daughter, Miss Beatrice Oakes, went to 
  Pittsburgh before Christmas to spend the holidays with Mr. and Mrs. Moses.  
  About 10 days ago, Mrs. Oakes was taken with a severe cold which developed 
  into pneumonia.  When her condition became critical, Mr. Oakes, who had 
  returned to Bradford, hastened back to Pittsburgh and was at his wife’s 
  bedside until the end.
    The body is expected to arrive in Bradford at 5 o’clock this morning, over 
  the B.R.&P. railroad.
    Mrs. Oakes was Georgia C. Newell, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.T. Newell, 
  member of a pioneer McKean county family.  She was a niece of Mrs. Daniel 
  Kingsbury, whose husband a large landholder, owned most of what now forms 
  McKean county.  Mrs. Oakes was born and brought up in Bradford.  She was 
  married to Mr. Oakes at Jamestown, N.Y. in 1879.
    Mrs. Oakes is survived by her husband, three daughters, Mrs. Gerald Moses of 
  Pittsburgh; Mrs. William Beck of New York, and Miss Beatrice Oakes of this 
  city; two brothers, Willard and William Newell of Colorado springs; two 
  sisters, Mrs. Ida Lundstrom of Colorado springs and Mrs. Jessie Nelson of 
  Boston, and a half sister, Mrs. Jessie Healy of Worcester Mass. – Bradford 
  Era, Friday.
  
  Page 8.
    The death of Warren Alexander, 46 years, a resident of South Bradford, 
  occurred suddenly this morning.  Deceased was employed as a teamster by Miss 
  Imogene Thompson, who owns a general store at South Bradford.  He left South 
  Bradford at an early hour to go to the W.J. Healey lease at Shepard Run where 
  he was to move a rig, but he was taken ill soon after starting and was found 
  unconscious in the road by W.J. Healey, who was enroute to his lease.  It was 
  7 o’clock when Mr. Healey found Mr. Alexander and it was then 10 degrees below 
  zero, so that the sick man would have frozen to death had he not soon been 
  found.
    Mr. Healey made an examination of the sick man and found that his body was 
  still warm and that he was alive.  He placed Mr. Alexander on a Louis Run car 
  bound for Bradford and took the team he had been driving back to Miss 
  Thompson’s place and notified her of Mr. Alexander’s illness.
    Arrangements were made for Koch’s ambulance to meet the trolley car at the 
  street car office in Bradford and this was done.  By the time the conveyance 
  reached the hospital however, Mr. Alexander was dead and his body was not 
  removed from the ambulance.  It is not known whether the man died on the 
  trolley car or in the ambulance, the body was taken to Koch’s undertaking 
  rooms.
    Mr. Alexander was at the hospital a few weeks ago.
    Deceased formerly resided on Clarence street, this city.  He went to South 
  Bradford one year ago.  He is survived by his wife and several children, who 
  live elsewhere. – Bradford Star-Record, Thursday.
  
  February 5, 1920.
  
  Page 5.
    Alice Goodrich Rowley died in Cleveland, Tuesday afternoon, where she had 
  been visiting her son.  Twenty years ago, Mr. and Mrs. Rowley were respected 
  residents of Smethport.  Mrs. Rowley was born in Coudersport in 1845.  With 
  her husband she lived in Punxsutawney where they conducted a fruit farm.
    Two sons survive besides her husband; Carl of Cleveland and J.J. Decker of 
  San Diego, Cal; also two grandsons and three sisters; Mrs. James McGuire, Mrs. 
  O.T. chase of this place and Miss Lula Goodrich of Santiago.  The funeral will 
  be held Friday.
  
  Page 6.
    J.W. Siggins, aged 76 years, a retired oil producer of Bradford, was found 
  dead in his room at the Y.M.C.A. in that city Sunday.  Death was due to heart 
  disease.  He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Chas. Smiley of Clarksburg, 
  W.Va., and a sister, Mrs. Peter Grace of Robinson, Ill.
  
  Page 6.
    Mrs. Mary OBerg, a highly respected resident of Mt. Jewett, died Saturday, 
  January 24, aged 60 years after a few days illness of pneumonia.  Mrs. Oberg 
  was born in Sweden, coming to this country when 12 years of age.  She was 
  first married to Fred Miller and for a time resided in Clermont.  After Mr. 
  Miller’s death she married Charles Oberg of Mt. Jewett, who with one son by 
  her first marriage survives.  The funeral was held on Tuesday of last week.
  
  Page 7.
    Vincenza Roed, of Hazlehurst, died at his home from the effects of 
  tuberculosis, Sunday, January 25.  He was born in Italy and was 53 years of 
  age.  He leaves to mourn his loss a wife and daughter.
    Funeral services were conducted by Rev. E.M. Driscoll pastor of St Joseph’s 
  Church of Mt. Jewett, Wednesday at 8 a.m. and the remains taken to Smethport 
  for burial in the Catholic cemetery. – Mt. Jewett Herald.
  
  Page 7.
    John Hudson of Hazlehurst, died Monday, January 26 from a lingering 
  illness.  He was 59 years of age.
    Funeral services were conducted by Rev. C.J. Zetler at the home, Thursday, 
  after which the remains were brought to Mt. Jewett and interment was made in 
  Bridgeview cemetery. – Mt. Jewett Herald.
  
  Page 7.
    Alexander Macdonald, aged 40 years a private in the Canadian army, died at a 
  hospital in Toronto last Friday where he had been undergoing treatment for 
  wounds received in France.  Death was due to pneumonia.  He is survived by a 
  wife and two children, also two brothers, William Macdonald of Bradford and 
  Jack MacDonald of Olean.  The body was brought to Bradford for interment.
  
  Page 7.
    Mrs. Emma Anderson was found dead in bed at her home in Kane on Wednesday of 
  last week, after a few days slight illness.  Coroner Heffener of Bradford was 
  notified but did not deem an inquest necessary as an investigation revealed 
  the fact that the deceased was a victim of heart failure and her illness, 
  which had been regarded as peculiar, had undoubtedly been produced by wet feet 
  and exposure due to her walking back and forth from Kane to her work at James 
  city.
  
  Page 7.
    Jacob Schwab, aged 77 years, of Keating Summit was struck and killed by a 
  fast train on the Pennsylvania railroad recently.
  
  Page 7.
    Axel Hennell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl L. Hennell of Kane, died at his home 
  Friday night from the after effects of an attack of influenza.  He was 22 
  years of age and a prominent young man who graduated from the Kane H.S. in 
  1917.
  
  Page 7.
    Mrs. Susan Hall Ceres, died Monday morning of complication of diseases.  She 
  was born Nov. 25, 1839, in Tioga county, Pa., and is survived by one sister, 
  Mrs. Ellen Arnold of Ceres and three brothers, John J. and C.B. Robarts of 
  Eldred.  The funeral was held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the home of John 
  Robarts and interment made in Ceres cemetery.  Deceased had resided in Ceres 
  and vicinity nearly all her life, and for 67 years had been a member of the 
  M.E. church.  W.G. Robarts attended the funeral. – Eldred Eagle.
  
  Page 8.
    The Bradford Era of Tuesday says: Two Bradford men, Harry M. Sherwin of No. 
  54 Barbour street, and Maynard K. Green of No. 134 West Washington street, 
  were killed by an explosion of nitro-glycerine yesterday morning near the 
  Pringle Powder Company’s magazine, three miles southeast of Bolivar.  Mr. 
  Sherwin was employed as a shooter by the Pringle company and Mr. Green was a 
  shooter for the American Glycerine Company.  They were procuring nitro 
  glycerine for shooting a well when the accident occurred.
    Forty quarts of the nitro-glycerine “let go” while the men were handling it, 
  killing them instantly.  It is impossible to ascertain the exact cause of the 
  explosion, because the only two within range were the two men killed.  It 
  seems probably, however, that a can of the explosive was dropped.  Fortunately 
  the blast did not set of the magazine nearby.  Two horses attached to a team, 
  standing near the explosion, were uninjured.
    Sherwin went to Bolivar Sunday afternoon to shoot the well in question.  
  Green had been in Bolivar for several days to relieve an employe of the 
  American Glycerine Company who wished to visit Bradford.  Green and Sherwin 
  were close friends and it is believed that the former volunteered to help 
  shoot the well in question.
    Mr. Sherwin’s body was brought to Bradford late yesterday afternoon and 
  taken to Koch’ s undertaking establishment.  Mr. Sherwin was 43 years old and 
  had lived in this city for 13 years.  Prior to becoming associated with the 
  Pringle company, he was a drilling contractor.  He is survived by his wife and 
  three sons, Harold, Howard and Maurice, his mother, Mrs. Caroline Sherwin of 
  Olean, a sister, Mrs. Henry Garr of Olean, and a brother, Nelson Sherwin of 
  Vandalia.  He was a member of the United Brethren church, the Loyal Order of 
  Moose, the Knights of Pythias and the Red Men.
    Mr. Green will be buried at Bolivar where he formerly lived.  He is survived 
  by his wife, who was in Bolivar at the time of the accident and three small 
  children.  Mr. Green had been employed in this city by the American Glycerine 
  Company for two years.
  
  February 12, 1920.
  
  Page 1.
    This community was inexpressibly saddened last Saturday morning on receipt 
  of the shocking news that Miss Fredericka Green, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F.A 
  Green of King St., had died at the hospital of the Lock Haven Normal, of which 
  institution she was a student.
   Miss Green had been feeling indisposed for several days, and on Monday of 
  last week was compelled to seek her bed.  It was then discovered that she was 
  suffering with a severe attack of pneumonia, and the family here were 
  notified.  On Tuesday Miss Lois Green, a sister, went to Lock Haven and found 
  the patient’s condition alarming and notified her parents with the result that 
  they went to that place Wednesday.  Although everything was done that skilled 
  medical attendance could suggest the patient’s condition failed to rally to 
  treatment and death occurred at 8:00 o’clock Saturday morning.
    Miss Green was born in Smethport, October 25, 1900, and here she grew to 
  lovely young womanhood.  She was one of Smethport’s most charming and talented 
  young ladies and was deservedly popular not only among the members of the 
  younger social set in which she moved, but her rare personal charm and 
  sweetness of manner endeared her to all with whom she came in contact.
    She graduated from the Smethport High School in the class of 1919, and 
  entered the Lock Haven Normal last September.  The family will have the heart-
  felt condolence of every member of the community in their crushing bereavement.
    The earthly remains accompanied by the stricken parents and sister, were 
  brought to the family home here Saturday night.  Accompanying were Miss 
  Harriet Jones of Smethport and the Misses Faith McDonald, Grace Brooks, and 
  Lela Dunn, all classmates of Miss Green at the Normal.  Mr. and Mrs. Paul 
  Green arrived in Smethport Saturday and Mr. and Mrs. James Connington of 
  Manteau, N.J. arrived Sunday for the funeral.
    Miss Green is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F.A. Green, of King 
  Street and two sisters, Miss Lois Green of Smethport and Mrs. Hazel Connington 
  of Manteau, N.J. also one brother, Paul Green of Batavia, N.Y.
    The funeral was held at 2:00 o’clock Tuesday afternoon at St. Luke’s 
  Episcopal church, of which the deceased was a member, Rev. E.W. Van Dyke 
  presiding.  A large concourse of friends were in attendance and the floral 
  tributes were beautiful .   Interment was made in Rose Hill cemetery.
  
  Page 2.
    Isaac G. Howe, aged 83 years, a prominent resident of Bradford died at his 
  home in that city Saturday morning.  For many years he was buyer for the Oil 
  Well Supply Co. and for many years was a member of the city councils.  He was 
  a veteran of the Civil War.
  
  Page 3.
    Fay Barron, aged nearly 21 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Barron, who 
  live at Stulltown, died at the home of Frank Martin, at Coryville, at 10 
  o’clock Wednesday night, after a week’s illness of flu-pneumonia.  Deceased 
  was the main dependent of his parents and a young man who will be greatly 
  missed by a large circle of friends.
    The young man was hauling wood at Coryville when he was taken sick.  He went 
  to Mr. Martin’s, whose daughter he was to marry on his birthday next April, 
  and his mother hastened to his aid.  She, however, soon went home sick with 
  the flu and the rest of the family were also taken so that they were unable to 
  go to their boy again.
    Deceased was a member of the M.W.A., of Coryville, and also carried $1,000 
  insurance in the Phoenix.  He leaves his parents, one sister, Mrs. Leonard 
  Webster, of Eldred and a little brother, Burt aged six.  The funeral will be 
  held from the house tomorrow and interment made in the Stulltown cemetery. – 
  Eldred Eagle.
  
  Page 3.
    A message was received yesterday announcing the death of Miss Susan Slavin 
  at Akron, O., that morning of pneumonia, after an illness of but six days.  
  Deceased was about 35 years of age and leaves her father, John Slavin of 
  Eldred, four brothers, John of Elmira, N.Y., Thomas and Frank of Eldred, and 
  Pat of Akron, and two sisters, Mrs. John Cleary of Akron and Mrs. George 
  Rogers of Cleveland.  The funeral will be held Sunday and interment made at 
  Akron.  Deceased had visited frequently in Eldred where the news of her death 
  will be received with profound sorrow. – Eldred Eagle.
  
  Page 3.
    Mark Fisher, died at his home here, from effects of pneumonia, Wednesday 
  evening February 4.  He was 31 years old at his death and leaves to mourn his 
  demise besides his wife and daughter Ruth, one sister, Catherine, and three 
  brothers, Frank, Theodore and Ward Fisher all of Mt. Jewett.
    Funeral services will be conducted Saturday morning at 9 o’clock by Rev. 
  E.M. Driscol, at St. Joseph’s Catholic church after which the remains will be 
  laid to rest in St. Joseph’s plot, Bridgeview, cemetery. – Mt. Jewett Herald.
  
  Page 3.
    Eddie Adolph Hokensen, died at the home of his mother at Campbelltown, 
  Wednesday, February 4, from pneumonia caused from the flu.
    He was born in Mt. Jewett, June 23, 1890 and had lived his entire life in 
  this vicinity.  He leaves to mourn him besides his mother, one sister and two 
  brothers.
    Funeral  services will be conducted today – Friday – by Rev. Morton Parson, 
  pastor of Mt. Nebo Lutheran church after which the remains will be laid to 
  rest in the family plot in Mt. Nebo cemetery. – Mt. Jewett Herald. 
  
  Page 5.
  Three Members Of One Family Die In Five Days.
  Tuesday’s Bradford Era says:  Frank Cormey of No. 13 Willard avenue succumbed 
  to the ravages of pneumonia at his home at 3:30 o’clock yesterday afternoon.  
  In his death the Cormey family is stricken for the third time in five days.  
  Mrs. Lulu B. Cormey, wife of deceased was the first to be afflicted with the 
  malady and her death occurred last Wednesday evening.
    Mrs. Blaney D. Pate, mother of Mrs. Cormey, who was at her daughter’s 
  bedside during her illness, became infected and her death occurred last 
  Saturday almost at the time her daughter’s funeral and burial was in progress.
    Frank Cormey, husband of the first victim proved equally susceptible to the 
  deadly pneumonia germ and his death occurred as stated above.  Two daughters 
  are left to mourn this triple bereavement.  They are Miss Mary Cormey of this 
  city and Mrs. H. Brown of Allegany, N.Y.
    The funeral of Mrs. Pate was to have been held at 3:30 o’clock this 
  afternoon but the sudden death of her son-in-law resulted in arrangements for 
  a double funeral service to be held at Koch’s undertaking rooms Wednesday 
  afternoon at 1:30.  Burial will take place in Oak Hill.
  
  Page 5.
    E. Barney, superintendent of the pump station near Aiken, died at his home 
  last Thursday, of pneumonia.  Although an ill man he had continued to perform 
  the duties of his position up to a few days before his death.  He was fifty 
  years of age and is survived by his wife.
  
  Page 8.
  Port Allegany:  James Cowan died Monday morning after a few days illness with 
  pneumonia.
  
  Page 8.
  Port Allegany:  Mr. and Mrs. Albert Kinney of Kane were in town the past week 
  to attend the funeral of their little niece, Edna Kinney.
  
  Page 8.
  Port Allegany:  Mr. H.C. Beckley of this place died at the Olean Hospital 
  Sunday morning.  Mr. Beckley had his leg amputated about two weeks ago after 
  which pneumonia set in causing his death.
  
  Page 8.
  Coryville:  Fay Barron died at the home of Frank Martin on Wednesday evening 
  after a short illness of flu-pneumonia.
  
  
  February 19, 1920.
  
  Page 1.
    George W. Davis, a former resident of McKean Co., died at his home in Great 
  Valley, N.Y., Thursday,  Feb. 5, 1920, of a complication of diseases following 
  a severe cold.
    Deceased was born, April 30th, 1855, and lived his entire life in McKean Co. 
  until about 10 years ago when he bought and moved on to a farm at Great 
  Valley, where he died.
    He is survived by a widow, one son, Walter, who is at home with his mother 
  and one daughter, Mrs. C.E. Mullin of El Dorado, Kan., a brother, G.I. Davis 
  and sister, Mrs. C.M. Gillett both of Colegrove.
  
  Page 1.
  Death of Miss Rose Oviatt.
    Captain Rose Oviatt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G.E. Oviatt, was born in 
  Smethport, Pa., February 17, 1892.  She was promoted to glory from Lebanon, 
  Pa., February 12, 1920.   She leaves to mourn her loss, her father, two 
  sisters, Mrs. Guy Dickerson and Mrs. Meredith, also two brothers.  The greater 
  part of her life was spent in Smethport and vicinity.  For the last six years 
  she has served the Lord under the banner of the Salvation Army.
    Prior to leaving for the training school in New York City she was a soldier 
  of the Bradford Corps.  On completing her training she was sent to assist 
  Adjutant Margaret Bays at Pottstown, Pa.  From there she went to Reading, Pa., 
  where she served for three years.  Her next and last appointment was to 
  Lebanon, Pa.  From there she left the Church Militant to join the Church 
  Triumphant.  The funeral was held at the M.E. church Monday morning at 11 
  o’clock, Rev. A. Gregson officiating.  Burial in Rose Hill cemetery.
  
  Page 4.
  Root – Arnold
    Miss Fayetta J. Arnold of this place and Ernest S. Root of Bolivar, N.Y., 
  were united in marriage at the home of the bride, on Mechanic street, at 8:45 
  Sunday morning, by the Rev. Thomas Lloyd of the Baptist church.  Mrs. Lester 
  Russell acted as bridesmaid while Mr. Russell acted as best man.  The happy 
  couple left on the 9:49 train for Buffalo returning Tuesday night.  They were 
  tendered with a banquet at the home of Mrs. Iz. Silverman where there were 47 
  of their friends assembled.  After the feast they were presented with a number 
  of beautiful and useful gifts.
    Mr. Root is a successful insurance agent and oil producer who has operated 
  through this section for the last four years.  The bride ahs resided in Eldred 
  for the last nine years and is well and very favorably known.  Mr. and Mrs. 
  Root expect to reside in Bolivar, N.Y. – Eldred Eagle.
  
  Page 4.
    Harold Abby Van Wegen, a prominent Port Allegany young man, died at 
  Greenville, S.C., February 6, following a several months illness, which he 
  contracted in his country’s service.  He was an employe of the First National 
  Bank, a member of the Masonic Lodge, the City Club and Frank Burt Post, 
  American Legion.  He was also scoutmaster of the Port Allegany troop of Boy 
  Scouts.  He was 25 years of age and is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. 
  O.B,. Van Wegen.
  
  Page 4.
    Hugh McGowan, aged 45, died at his home in Bradford Feb. 11 of pneumonia.  
  He was a boilermaker.  Deceased is survived by his parents and two brothers.
  
  Page 4.
    James R Cowan died at Port Allegany February 8, of pneumonia, aged 22 
  years.  He is survived by his parents and five sisters.
  
  Page 4.
    Mr. and Mrs. Orlo Ford of Turtle Point are mourning the loss of their eldest 
  daughter, Edrie, aged 10 years, who died Tuesday morning from the effects of 
  whooping cough and spinal mengetis.  Funeral services will be held at the home 
  Friday morning and interment in the Ford cemetery in Hebron Township, Potter 
  County. – Port Allegany Argus-Reporter.
  
  Page 5.
    Mrs. Anna Call, aged 88 years, a life-long resident of Derrick City died at 
  her home in that place Monday.  She is survived by two daughters and one son.
  
  Page 6.
  Farmers Valley.
    The death of Mrs. William Burdick occurred at her home last Wednesday 
  morning as the result of pneumonia.  The funeral was held at the home on 
  Friday afternoon t two o’clock, Rev. A.L. Pang conducted the service.  Mrs. 
  Burdick is survived by a husband and five children.
  
  Page 6.
    Vella Leete, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Leete of Turtle Point 
  was called to the home of her Master, Sunday, February 8, after a short period 
  here to brighten the hearts of her parents.  She was only about six weeks 
  old.  Funeral services were held at the home and interment made at Turtle 
  Point.
  
  Page 6.
    Friends in Bradford have received word from Richard Stewart of Seattle, 
  Wash., containing the news that Walter Henry, formerly of Bradford, a 
  prominent business man of Seattle, died recently as the result of an operation 
  for appendicitis, February 6.  Deceased was 40 years old and eaves a wife, two 
  brothers, W.E. Henry of Covina, Cal., and A.B. Henry of Eldred, Pa., and one 
  sister, Mrs. R.M. Jennings of Pittsburgh.  Mr. Henry was general manager of 
  the Aetna Life Insurance Company for the State of Washington and had many 
  friends in this city. – Bradford Star-Record.
  
  February 26, 1920.
  
  Page 1.
    Mrs. P.S. Campbell, aged 24 years, died at her home at Jeanette, Pa., on 
  Wednesday of last week, following an illness of bronchial pneumonia.
    Deceased was, before her marriage, Anna McBride, a former well known 
  Smethport girl.  She was united in marriage several years ago to P.S. 
  Campbell, who was employed here as a bottle blower.
    The body was brought to Smethport and the funeral was held at the home of 
  Mrs. Jane McBride, mother of the deceased, Saturday afternoon, Rev. W.E. Van 
  Dyke, pastor of St. Luke’s Episcopal church officiating.  Interment was made 
  in Rose Hill cemetery.
    In addition to her husband, Mrs. Campbell is survived by two children, one 
  an infant six months of age.
  
  Page 1.
    Mrs. O. Young died at her home in East Smethport Saturday afternoon, 
  following an attack of pneumonia.
    Deceased had been married but a short time, the husband who survives, having 
  served his country in the late war.
    The funeral was held Tuesday, Rev. W.E. Van Dyke of St. Luke’s Episcopal 
  church officiating.  The body was taken to Grimes Settlement for burial.
  
  Page 1.
    Miss Maude E. Conklin, a prominent Bradford young lady died at the Bradford 
  hospital Sunday morning following a two weeks illness of influenza complicated 
  by pneumonia.  She was teacher of chemistry in the Bradford High School.  
  During the war she was conspicuously active in various activities.  She was 
  county registrar of the woman’s committee Council of National Defense.
  
  Page 3.
    Arnold G. Francast, a popular Mt. Jewett glass cutter, died at the Kane 
  hospital February 13of pneumonia, aged 31 years.  He is survived by his 
  father, three sisters and two brothers, all of Mt. Jewett.
  
  Page 4.
    Clarence Frederick Spawn died at his home in St. Marys, Pa., Saturday, 
  February 14th, from the effects of pneumonia from which he had suffered for a 
  period of one week.
    The deceased was born at Newburgh N.Y., February 12, 1895.  He came to Mt. 
  Jewett in May, 1914, and was employed at the railway station as stenographer 
  and later accepted position as bookkeeper at the Mt. Jewett Tannery, for 
  Kistler, Lesh & Co., and in January 1919, he was transferred to a better 
  position at St. Marys, Pa., with the same company.
    He was united in marriage to Miss Almeda Geraldine Gahagan of Guffey, Pa., 
  who with two children, Clarence Frederick, aged 3 years and Mary Jane 
  Catherine, aged 11 months, survive him.  He is also survived by his parents, 
  Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Spawn, one sister, Inez and one brother, Edwin Spawn of 
  Newburgh, N.Y.
    Clarence Spawn was a genial, kind young man of excellent principles, and a 
  devoted and loving husband and father.  His ambition was to reach a high place 
  in life, and has burned many a midnight oil for such a purpose, and on his 
  journey through life had made a host of friends.
    He was a member of the M.E. church of St. Marys, Pa., and I.O.O.F. Lodge, 
  No. 881, Mt. Jewett, Pa.
    The remains were brought to Mt. Jewett Monday, and after funeral services at 
  the M.E. church, they were laid to rest in Bridgeview cemetery, Rev. Richard 
  Brooks of St. Marys and Rev. D.O. May of Mt. Jewett officiating. – Mt. Jewett 
  Herald.
  
  Page 4.
    At Midland, Mich, Friday morning February 13, occurred the death of Mrs. 
  L.J. Barton, aged 71 years.  The cause of death was influenza.  Deceased is 
  survived by six daughters; Mrs. A.W. Frost, of Eldred; Mrs. Frank McDermotto 
  of Blueberry, Mich.; Mrs. Geo. Swarthout, of Flint, Mich.; Mrs. Joe Lagoo, 
  Cadillac, Mich.; Mrs. Edw. Firine, and Mrs. L.C. Hickerson of Midland, Mich.  
  Two sons, J.J. Barton of Midland and F.W. Barton of Saginaw, Mich.  Mrs. 
  Barton was the fir[st] child born in Midland county. – Eldred Eagle.
  
  Page 5.
    The Bradford Era of Wednesday says:  Mrs. Flora Hilsinger died at her home 
  at the rear of No. 265 East Main street, yesterday morning 1:30 o’clock of 
  pneumonia following influenza.  Mrs. Hilsinger was a native of Smethport, 
  being born there 31 years ago.  She leaves her husband, John Hilsinger; one 
  daughter, Lucille; three sisters, Mrs. P. Vickery of Glendora, Cal.; Mrs. 
  Nellie Dare and Miss Cleor Whipple of Bradford.  The body was removed to Louis 
  E. Koch’s under taking rooms where funeral services will be held at a time to 
  be announced.
  
  Page 6.
    It was with deep regret that the Reporter-Argus learned Tuesday morning that 
  Mrs. Charles F. Boller, wife of Editor Boller, had passed away at their home 
  on Chestnut street at 2:00 a.m.  Death came from an attack of influenza and 
  complications.  Editor and Mrs. Boller had both been very ill but on Monday 
  were apparently improving when at five o’clock she suddenly grew worse.  
  During her illness loving hands tenderly cared for the afflicted one.
    Margaret Robinson Boller was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Robinson 
  and was born at Kendall, N.Y., April 26th, 1892, where she grew to womanhood 
  and graduated from the Kendall High School.  She also graduated from the 
  Brockport State Normal in 1914 and taught the school term of 1914 and 1915 at 
  Hemlock, N.Y.  On November 13, 1915, she was united in marriage to Editor 
  Charles F. Boller of this place and since that time has resided here, where 
  she made many acquaintances who were grieved to hear of her death.  She united 
  with the local Methodist Episcopal Church and was a staunch and true 
  Christian, a loving wife, mother, daughter and sister and her absence will be 
  greatly missed from the household.
    She is survived by her husband and one infant daughter, Doris Jane, nine 
  months of age; also her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Robinson and one brother, 
  E.L Robinson, all of this place.  Funeral services were conducted at the home 
  Thursday afternoon at two o’clock, Rev. A.E. French officiating, owing to the 
  absence of her pastor, Rev. O’Dell.  Interment was made in Fairview cemetery.  
  The entire community join with the Reporter-Argus force in extending sympathy 
  to the bereaved husband and family. – Port Allegany Reporter-Argus.
  
  Page 6.
  Larrabee:  Fred C. Crandall, a former resident of this place died in the 
  Buffalo General hospital, February, 13, 1920.  He was born in Osceola, Pa., 
  July 1862.  The remains were brought to Olean where the funeral was held 
  Monday, P.M. in the Baptist church and interment was made.  In addition to his 
  aged father, he is survived by his wife, Viola E. Crandall, daughter, Mrs. 
  E.V. Ellison and grandson, Lawrence Harrett also several sisters and brothers.
    The deceased was one of the valued employees of the P.R.R. Co. for the past 
  thirty years having filled the position of operator and Station Agent in 
  Holland, Hinsdale, N.Y., and Larrabee, Pa., during the time.  He was well 
  known here and his neighbors will remember him as a kind, sympathetic friend, 
  always willing to help in sickness or trouble.  Sincere sympathy is extended 
  to the bereaved family and relatives.
  
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  East Smethport:  Mrs. Lewis Young, aged 25 years died at her home in East 
  Smethport Friday of pneumonia.
  
  Page 6.
    Mable D. rounsville died February 23rd, at her home in Wrights Corners, Pa.
    Mrs. Rounsville was born in Rixsford, Pa., May 16th, 1886 and nearly her 
  entire life was spent in McKean county.
    Mrs. Rousville is survived by her husband, Roy and four sons, Howard, 
  Archie, Milo, and Verio; parents, Mr. and Mrs. P.R. Baker; sister Mrs. F. 
  LeBarren and brother Ceril Baker also grandfather, W.A. Hullett of Crosby.
    The funeral services were held Wednesday, February 25 at 2:00 at the house 
  and interment made in Smith Hill cemetery at Farmers Valley.
  
  March 4, 1920.
  
  Page 1.
    Word was received in Smethport last Friday of the death of Mrs. Sarah Green 
  which occurred at her home in Seattle, Wash.  Mrs. Green was aged 75 years and 
  a former resident of this place.  She is survived by eight children, Samuel 
  Green and Mrs. Geo. Denning who reside here and four sons and two daughters of 
  Seattle.
  
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    Eugene Duffey, one of the most successful and highly respected farmers of 
  this section died at his home on Marvin Creek last Thursday of pneumonia.
    Mr. Duffey was born in Ireland, Aug. 15, 1844, being one of a family of six 
  children.  The parents came to this country when the subject of this sketch 
  was 5 years of age.  In early manhood Mr. Duffey for two years worked in the 
  West on the Union Pacific railroad and for a time was located at Wilcox.
    In 1884 he was married Bridget Grilla and after living in Wilcox for a time 
  came to Marvin creek and successfully followed the vocation of farming his 
  farm being one of the finest in this section.  Mrs. Duffey died in 1918.
    Mr. Duffey was an industrious man of high integrity and a good neighbor who 
  was held in the highest esteem by all who knew him.
    He is survived by two sons, Francis of home and Eugene of Belvidere, N.Y., 
  also one sister, Mrs. Hanlon of New York city.
    The funeral was held at St. Elizabeth’s church Monday morning, Rev. P.J. 
  Donohue officiating.  Interment was made in St. Elizabeth’s cemetery.
  
  Page 3.
    Henry Bradford Dolloff, the first white child born in the Tuna Valley, died 
  at his home, No. 10 Clarence street, Friday afternoon.  Deceased was born 93 
  years ago in a log cabin on the banks of the Tuna creek, at Tuna just below 
  the Frank Glass estate.  He lived there until 1862, when the family moved to 
  Sawyer City, residing there until about 1881, when their home was blown up in 
  a nitro glycerine explosion.  The Dolloff family then went to Allegany, N.Y., 
  to reside, deceased returning to Bradford about three years ago and residing 
  on Clarence street since that time.
    Mr. Dolloff’s parents were among the very first pioneers to come to this 
  section.  Deceased had always been a  highly respected citizen and had ever 
  been distinguished for being the first white child born in that section.
    Mr. Dolloff is survived by six daughter, Mrs. A.T. Irwin, Mrs. William 
  Barkas, Mrs. M.J. Kellogg, Mrs. Bert Cross, Miss Harriet Doloff of this city 
  and Mrs. Emma Hicks of Chicago; also three sons, Forest Doloff of Wisconsin, 
  H.A. Doloff of Kanesholm and G.W. Doloff of Bradford. – Bradford Herald.
  
  Page 3.
    The Bradford Sunday Herald says: Mrs. Charlotte A. Titus, aged 80 years 
  occurred yesterday morning at 5:45 o’clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. 
  Nora E. Sloan, No. 352 Congress street, following an illness of about six 
  years duration.  Deceased was a member of the Methodist church and an active 
  worker in the W.C.T.U.  She, with her husband, moved to this city from Duke 
  Center seven years ago.  Mrs. Titus is survived by her husband, Abram F. 
  Titus; one daughter, Mrs. Sloan and one brother, T.G. Hyde of Wrights, Pa.
    Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock at the home 
  of her daughter, No. 352 Congress street.  Burial in Oak Hill cemetery.
  
  Page 3.
    George Martin Oliver died at his home at Sartwell Monday morning at 8:30 
  o’clock of pneumonia, with which he was taken sick last Thursday.  He was 24 
  years of age, having been born July 16, 1895.
    The funeral services were held Wednesday morning at 10:00 o’clock, Fr. 
  O’Hern of Eldred officiating.  Interment was made in the St. Mary Cemetery.
    He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Mary Oliver, three brothers, Ernest 
  Joseph and Frank and by three sisters Agnes, Gertrude and Mrs. W.P. Murphy, 
  all of Sartwell.  – Port Allegany Reporter-Argus
  
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    The Port Allegany Reporter-Argus says:  The people of Wrights were saddened 
  Monday morning on learning of the death of one of its oldest inhabitants, 
  Comrade M.M. Griffin, who died Sunday evening at 7 p.m. after a six days 
  illness of abcess of the throat.
    Mr. Griffin was 81 years of age, having been born August 16, 1838 at 
  Westfield, Pa.  He was married October 10th, 1868 to Lucy A. Woodcock at 
  Ceres, Pa., coming to Wrights after his marriage and residing there for sixty 
  five years.  By occupation he was a timber estimator.  He served his country 
  in the Civil war.
    He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. L.O. Woodcock of Wrights, one brother, 
  O.C. Griffin of Eldred, and one sister, Mrs. S.M. Housler of Emporium.
  
  Page 4.
    The death of James Hooley took place at his home in Sartwell Tuesday morning 
  at four o’clock.  The cause of death was heart trouble and complications:  He 
  was 69 years of age.
    Mr. Hooley is survived by two sons and three daughters, Charles of Tulsa, 
  Okla., Will of Taft, Calif., Anna of Buffalo, Helen at home and Mary, who 
  recently returned from France where she served as Red Cross Nurse.  His wife 
  died September 24th, last year.
    The funeral services were held this morning at ten o’clock at the St. Mary 
  Church at Sartwell, Rev. Fr. O’Hera of Eldred officiating.  Interment was made 
  in the St . Marys Cemetery. – Port Allegany Reporter-Argus.
  
  Page 4.
    Lloyd Sturdevant, aged 33 years, a well known Hazlehurst young man died at 
  the Kane Hospital last Thursday.  He is survived by his parents, five brothers 
  and one sister.
  
  Page 6.
  Crosby: the funeral of Floyd Sturdivant was held in the M.E. church Monday.  
  Interment in Colegrove cemetery, Rev. Edmunds officiated.
  
  Page 4.
    Miss Edna Tyler, aged 29 years, died at the home of Mrs. Arthur Burdick at 
  Rixford last Thursday of pneumonia, following influenza.  The young lady was a 
  daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.A. Tyler of Rixford an during the epidemic of 
  illness in that town had been caring for the sick and helpless.  While engaged 
  in this humanitarian work she was herself stricken.
  
  Page 6.
  Farmers Valley: the death of Mrs. Roy Rounsville of Wrights Corners occurred 
  at her home the 23rd of February as the result of pneumonia.  Mrs. Rounsville 
  is survived by her husband and four children.  The funeral services were held 
  Wednesday and burial made in Smith’s Hill cemetery.
  
  Page 6.
    Leonard H. Williams, a well known oil producer, died at his home in Bradford 
  last Thursday morning, of neuralgia of the heart.  Deceased was aged 62 years 
  and is survived by his wife, one brother and two sisters.
  
  Page 6.
   John A. Gustafson, a prominent resident of Wetmore township died at his farm 
  home near Kane last Thursday, aged 70 years.  He is survived by a wife and 
  seven children.
  
  March 11, 1920.
  
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    Mrs. Julia Gallup, age 81 years, a pioneer resident of this section passed 
  away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. McGee, of Norwich Saturday morning.  
  She had been an invalid for three years.  She is survived by two daughters, 
  Mrs. Wm. Evans of Smethport and Mrs. J. McGee of Norwich.  The funeral was 
  held Tuesday afternoon at the Colegrove church.  Rev. Edmunds officiating.  
  Interment was in Colegrove cemetery.
  
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    Nelson P. Wheeler passed away on Wednesday of last week at his home in 
  Pasadena, Calif.  Mr. Wheeler was 79 years of age and made his home in 
  Endeavor, Pa., up to about five years ago when poor health forced him to 
  retire from business, when he moved to California.
    Nelson P. Wheeler was the son of William F. Wheeler, one of the pioneer 
  lumbermen in this section, and was connected with the Wheeler and Dunsbury 
  lumbering interests.  He was born in Portville.
    He is survived by his wife, three sons, Nelson P. Wheeler, Jr. of Endeavor, 
  Pa., Reginald Wheeler of New York City and Royal Wheeler of Endeavor, one 
  daughter, Mrs. Allan D. Farley of Rochester, N.Y., and one sister, Miss Lila 
  C. Wheeler of Portville.
  
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    Eldred Eagle:  Mrs. Margaret Mulvaney died at 7:30 o’clock Saturday morning 
  of pneumonia at the advanced age of 87 years, at her home in Sartwell.  She 
  had been a life-long resident of that place, where she was held I great 
  respect by her neighbors and friends.  She leaves to mourn her death two sons, 
  Charles and Thomas of Sartwell; four daughters, Mrs. Ella Mulvaney of 
  Bradford; Mrs. Irene Richie of Erie, Mrs. John Covely of Bradford and Mrs. 
  Howard Knapp of Sartwell, and three sisters and one brother.  The funeral was 
  held Tuesday morning, Rev. Father O’Hern of Eldred officiating.
  
  Page 1.
    Mrs. Jessie Hunt, the woman who crawled into a fire box in the boiler room 
  of the Kendall Refining Company on January 25, died early yesterday morning at 
  the Bradford hospital from burns received on that occasion.  Mrs. Hunt was 
  frightfully burned and showed great vitality in living six weeks after he 
  attempt to roast herself to death.
    Mrs. Hunt was 38 years old and had lived here for 20 years.  She is survived 
  by three small children, Ruth, Richard and Arthur and her father, William 
  Dunbar of Salamanca. – Bradford Era, Tuesday.
  
  Page 3.
    E.E. Partridge, formerly a well known citizen of Bradford died at his home 
  in Fairmont, W.Va.  Mr. Partridge lived in Bradford many years, his home 
  having been at No. 30 Bishop street.  He was 87 years old and a veteran of the 
  Civil War, being a member of John S. Melvin Post, G.A.R.
    Mr. Partridge is survived by two sons, George Partridge of Tulsa, Okla., and 
  Harry Partridge of Steubenville, O., and three daughters, Mrs. John Flynn of 
  Sistersville, W.Va., Mrs. Clarence DeWitt of Wellsburg, W.Va. and Mrs. W.S. 
  Johnston, of Fairmont, W.Va.
    The body arrived in Bradford Friday morning from Fairmont, Va., accompanied 
  by Mrs. T.F. Flynn of Sistersville, W.Va.,  Mr. and Mrs. DeWitt, Ruth and 
  Dorothy DeWitt of Wellsberg, W.Va., and Mr. and Mrs. Johnston of Fairmount, 
  W.Va., Miss Helen Partridge of Steubenville, O., arrived to attend the funeral.
    Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock in Hill 
  Memorial church.  The Rev. Russell S. Showers officiated.  The burial took 
  place in Oak Hill cemetery.  The member of John S. Melvin Post, No. 141 attend 
  the services. – Bradford Herald.
  
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  Joseph Rodgers, aged 35 years, died at his home in Port Allegany on Tuesday of 
  last week from tuberculosis.  He was a long time employe at the Port Allegany 
  tannery.  He is survived by a wife and three children.
  
  Page 4.
   Mt. Jewett:  Harold Winfield Parsons, aged 16, one of Mt. Jewett’s most 
  popular youths died February 26, from a stroke caused by complications 
  following scarlet fever.  He is survived by his parents, Rev. and Mrs. Morton 
  Parsons and two sisters, Alphild and Lucille.
  
  Page 4.
   Mt. Jewett:  John Frederick Johnson, aged 80 years, died at his home in Mt. 
  Jewett, February 26.  He is survived by five daughters and two sons.
  
  Page 4.
   Mt. Jewett:  Lewis Leon, aged 35 years, died at his home in Mt. Jewett, March 
  1st, following an illness of pneumonia.  He was a native of Italy and is 
  survived by a wife and five children.
  
  March 18, 1920.
  
  Page 1.
    This community was shocked yesterday morning by news of the death of Miss 
  Florence Apple, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.N. Apple, which occurred at the 
  Sisters of Mercy hospital, Buffalo, N.Y., at 11 o’clock Tuesday night, 
  following an illness of pneumonia.  Miss Apple was stricken four weeks ago and 
  following a relapse, was taken to the hospital two weeks ago.  As stated in 
  the Democrat last week her condition became so serious that her parents were 
  summoned to her bedside.  The latter part of last week her condition became 
  somewhat improved and Mr. Apple returned to Smethport, but Tuesday her 
  condition took a pronounced turn for the worse.  
    Miss Apple was born in Smethport 25 years ago and attained lovely young 
  womanhood here.  She was one of the town’s fairest daughters, a young lady who 
  by her rare sweetness of character and manifold talents endeared herself to a 
  wide circle of friends.  She was a graduate of the Smethport High School.  She 
  had been located in Buffalo for two years where she had been engaged in 
  newspaper work and teaching, her chosen profession.  At the time she was 
  stricken with illness she was employed as a primary teacher in the Buffalo 
  city schools.
    Besides her parents, she is survived by two sisters, Dorothy and Marion; 
  three brothers, Paul of Ridgway, and  (unreadable) and Robert of home.
    The body was brought to Smethport last night and the funeral will be held 
  from St. Elizabeth’s church, the time to be announced later.
  
  Page 4.
    The shocking news that Gilbert Moody of Coryville had died suddenly, while 
  visiting in Coudersport, Wednesday, was received here with surprise and 
  sorrow, for he was a life long resident of this vicinity- Moody Hollow – and 
  always on active spirit in the public life of the Township.
    Gilbert Moody was born in Keating township, McKean county, on November 29, 
  1841, son of Nehemiah and Nancy Moody who had moved from Vermont to this 
  county in 1833.  While he was but a small boy, his parents took up the land in 
  Moody hollow and cleared their large farm which has since remained in 
  possession of the Moody family.  Deceased followed the lumbering business and 
  farming all his life.  On March 27, 1861, he enlisted in Co. D, 4th U.S. 
  Artillery and served in his country’s services for three years and received 
  his honorable discharge.  On Aug. 30, 1868 he was united in marriage to 
  Cynthia, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.B. Stull, and three children were born to 
  them, all of whom live at Coryville.  As a citizen he assumed his position and 
  responsibilities in public life, and for years has served as school director 
  and supervisor in his district.  A Christian worker he always took a great 
  interest in movements for social betterment and was an active prohibitionist.
    On Monday last, he went up to Coundersport to visit his sister, to celebrate 
  her birthday, a custom he had followed for several years, Mrs. Laura Miller 
  being the eldest sister, 87 years of age.  Wednesday he was on his way to the 
  depot in company with his nephew, Elmer Miller, to return home, when he 
  remarked that perhaps they were hurrying too fast.  A few stops further and 
  without warning, he reeled and fell into the arms of his companion, who 
  realized a serious condition, and called help and soon had him at the 
  hospital.  Here artificial respiratory methods were employed, but without 
  avail.  Life had departed and the spirit of man loved and respected by a 
  community in which his whole life had been spent had gone to meet its greater 
  reward.
    The remains were brought to the home of his daughter, Mrs. Wilson, at 
  Coryville, and the funeral will be held from the church at that place, 
  tomorrow at 1 o’clock, interment to be made in Moody Hollow cemetery.  
  Surviving are the three children, George Moody, Mrs. Arthur Wilson and Mrs. 
  Ray Moshier of Coryville, and three sisters;  Mrs. Laura Miller, of 
  Coudersport, Mrs. Grace Campbell of Bradford, and Mrs. C.M. Slack, of Eldred 
  all of whom have the sympathy of all in their loss of a beloved father and 
  brother. – Eldred Eagle.
  
  Page 4.
    Mrs. H.E. Phillips, died at 7:30 Saturday evening at her residence on First 
  street of flu.  She was 33 years of age and leaves her husband and seven small 
  children.  Her death brought to the public distressing conditions and the 
  hospitality of Eldred’s good people was called upon and responded.  The 
  children were found to be scantily clothed, apparently allowed to go with but 
  little attention in spite of the fact that the husband and father is a good 
  worker and used his earnings in the home, there was but little show for his 
  thrift.  When misfortune came the responsibilities shifted to the generous 
  public and the response was liberal and the children taken in charge and 
  bathed and clothed.
    The funeral of the mother was held Wednesday from the M.E. church and 
  interment made in Oak Hill. – Eldred Eagle.
  
  Page 6.
    John Rohrer Miller, aged 78 years died Friday afternoon at his home in 
  Derrick City after an illness of six weeks.
    Mr. Miller was a son of the late Martin W. Miller of Oil City and was one of 
  the first Tidewater Oil Company gaugers in this section.  He had resided in 
  Derrick City for the past 12 years.
  
  March 25, 1920.
  
  Page 1.
    Mrs. John Hallock, aged 75 years, for many years a highly esteemed resident 
  of East Smethport died at her home in that place last Friday morning from 
  tuberculosis.  She is survived by her husband, John Hallock.  The funeral was 
  held Sunday afternoon.  Rev. W.E. VanDyke of St. Luke’s church officiating.  
  The body was taken to Grimes settlement where interment was made. 
  
  Page 1.
    Mrs. Sarah Jane Britton, aged 86 years, died at Waltham, Mass., Thursday, 
  March 18.  Old age was the cause of death.
    Mrs. Britton was the widow of Henry Britton, who died as a result of 
  injuries he received on the Shawmut railroad in this borough in 1908.  She 
  went East to reside three years ago.  She was a resident of this vicinity for 
  many years.
    She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Mary Sherwood of Maine, Mrs. 
  Harriet Taper of Waltham, Mass.; Mrs. Edith Crawton of Springville, N.Y.; one 
  son, Stephen Britton of Mt. Jewett.
    The remains were brought to Smethport Tuesday and the funeral was held at 
  the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. Daly Wednesday afternoon, Rev. Arthur Gregson of 
  the Methodist church officiating.  Interment was made in Rose Hill cemetery.
  
  Page 1.
    The funeral of Miss Florence Apple was held at St. Elizabeth’s church at 
  9:00 o’clock Saturday morning,  Father Rev. P.J. Donohue officiating.  The 
  obsequies were largely attended by a wide circle of friends of the deceased 
  popular young lady.  Interment was made in St. Elizabeth’s cemetery.
    Those in attendance from out of town were: Mr. and Mrs. Paul Apple of 
  Ridgway; Mrs. Tinney and son, Frank of Buffalo; Miss McNulty, Buffalo; and 
  Mrs. Frank Creighton of Ridgway.
  
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    Charles W. Balsley, aged 61 years, passed away at his home in Brooklyn, 
  N.Y., on Wednesday of last week.  He had been seized with an attack of illness 
  two days previously, but his condition was not considered serious, 
  consequently his death came as a great shock to his family.
    He held a responsible, highly lucrative position with the Tidewater Pipe 
  Line Co., with which he had been identified for 41 years.  During this time he 
  had risen high in the councils of the company and had acquired considerable 
  means.  Many years ago he was located in Bradford.
    In 1899 he was united in marriage to Miss Rena Richmond, a popular Smethport 
  belle and since that time the family had resided in Brooklyn.
    Besides his wife he is survived by a daughter, Virginia, and a sister.
    The remains were brought to Smethport, arriving here Saturday morning and 
  were immediately taken to Rose Hill cemetery, where interment was made after a 
  prayer service conducted by Rev. W.E. VanDyke of St. Luke’s church.  The body 
  was accompanied by Mrs. Balsley and daughter Virginia and Edwin Richmond, a 
  nephew who attends Cornell University.
  
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    Friends in Mt. Jewett received word this week of the death of Mrs. Arney, 
  wife of Rev. Wm. J. Arney, first pastor and organizer of the Presbyterian 
  church of this place.
    The family home is near North East, Pa., where Mrs. Arney suffered, 
  supposedly from apoplexy, though, owing to the terrible storm of Feb. 14th, 
  the date of death, relatives were unable to procure a doctor’s attendance, and 
  in addition, two daughters were seriously ill with pneumonia and could not be 
  told of their mother’s death.  They have since recovered.  Funeral services 
  were held on Feb. and the body was place in a chapel to await future burial.
    The Arney family was prominently identified with early interests in Mt. 
  Jewett and Kushequa and there are many friends in both places who will extend 
  their sympathy to Rev. Arney and the bereaved family. – Mt. Jewett Herald.
  
  Page 4.
    Chas. Ward, aged 62 years, was found dead in his room in the Boviard 
  building, Bradford, last Friday night.  He is survived by a wife and one son 
  of Cleveland, Ohio.
  
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    Andrew W. Gustafson, aged 43, a highly respected and prominent resident of 
  Wetmore township, died this morning at his home in the Flickerwood road, near 
  Kane, after an illness of two weeks which terminated in pneumonia and other 
  complications.
    Surviving is his wife, formerly Miss A__ Erickson, to whom he was married in 
  1901? and four children.  Mildred, Frances, Ethel and Leroy, besides one 
  sister, Mrs. Anna Engstrom, of Kane, and four brothers, Oscar, Robert and 
  Harry of Kane and Charles of Erie. – Kane Republican, Friday.
  
  April 1, 1920.
  
  Page 1.
  Oscar Engstrom Dead.
    The shocking news was received in Smethport Wednesday morning of the death 
  Tuesday evening of Oscar Engstrom, a former prominent Smethport resident, at 
  his home in Buffalo, where he had resided since leaving this place several 
  years ago.  He was 53 years of age.  Death followed a stroke of paralysis of 
  which he had suffered a previous attack, and his condition had been failing 
  during the past years.  He is survived by a widow and five children, Edward, 
  Bessie, Esther, Waldo and Carlton of Buffalo, N.Y., his aged parents of 
  Smethport, five brothers, Victor, Amandus, Augustus, Otto of Smethport; Adolph 
  of Evanston, Ill., and one sister, Mrs. Sam Blomberg of this place.  A more 
  extended notice will be published next week.  The funeral will be held in 
  Buffalo, N.Y. Friday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock under Masonic auspices.
  
  Page 4.
  Saturday’s Bradford Era says: Clinton G. Boyd of No. 259 East Main street, 
  died yesterday in the Bradford hospital, without ever having regained 
  consciousness after the cerebal hemorrhage which he suffered Wednesday 
  morning.  Mr. Boyd was one of the most prominent and popular of Bradford 
  business men, was stricken suddenly while in the Willard Service Station as 
  stated in yesterday’s issue of The Era.
    Mr. Boyd was 50 years old and had spent most of his life in Bradford taking 
  a prominent part in the civic and business activities of this city.  His 
  magnetic personality won hosts of friends and his ability and integrity 
  commanded universal respect.
    Mr. Boyd was born at Boyd Valley near Summit City, the son of Mr. and Mrs. 
  A.W. Boyd, now of 259 East Main street, this city.  He was educated in the 
  Bradford public schools and in a Rochester N.Y., business college.  After 
  completing his business course he became a member of the firm of Hastings and 
  Boyd, druggists of Austin.  Later, Mr. Boyd entered the drug business in 
  Bradford, conducting a store at the corner of Main and Congress streets with 
  A. Wilson as a partner.
    Mr. Boyd was assistant city treasurer from 1899 to 1908, during the nine 
  year administration of City Treasurer William J. Bovaird, Jr.  At the close of 
  his service to the city government, Mr. Boyd went to Wilmington, Del., where 
  he was cashier of a bank.  He later returned to this city as an accountant and 
  was engaged to audit the accounts of several large local concerns.  Four years 
  ago he became chief accountant for the William Hanley interests, a position 
  which he retained until his death.
    Mr. Boyd is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.W. Boyd of this city, a 
  son, Thomas Payne Boyd, also of Bradford, two brothers, C.L. Boyd of Wichita 
  Falls, Tex., and F.A. Boyd of Big Harbor, Okla., and one sister, Mrs. J.C. 
  Machale of Atlantic City.  C.L. Boyd arrived in Bradford yesterday.
    Mr. Boyd was a member of Union Lodge, No. 334 F. and A.M., the local lodge 
  of Odd Fellows, and the Temple club.  The funeral was held Monday.
  
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    While seated in front of his fireside W.W. Long, aged 77 years, a well known 
  Bradford veteran, passed away Saturday evening soon after returning from a 
  meeting of the John S. Melvin Post, G.A. R.  He was for many years a valued 
  employe of the Oil Well Supply Co.
    The following relatives survive: A brother, James A Long, Canton, Ohio; a 
  son George E. Long and two daughters, Mrs. E.J. DeGolier of Bradford, and Mrs. 
  W.W. Vosburgh of Sewickley, Pa.
  
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    Monday’s Bradford Star-Record says:  The death of William E. Schoening, Jr., 
  aged 22 years, of No. 2 Seneca street, this city was caused yesterday 
  afternoon as a result of the lad eating some apparently poisonous root which 
  he had mistaken for wild parsnips.  The boy was taken with violent convulsions 
  and death soon followed.
    Harry Curtiss of Barbour street, who also ate of the roots, but not so 
  freely, was very ill, but was resuscitated by Dr. H.I. Woodhead, after which 
  he told what he and Schoening had been eating.  He said that he and his 
  companion found the root growing near the Erie tracks and believing it to be 
  wild parsnip, both ate of it.  Curtiss, however, only ate about half as much, 
  which is no doubt the reason that he is alive.  After eating the root the boys 
  drank sap from a tree, but this is not believe to have any bearing on their 
  illness, as other boys who drank sap also are not ill.
    Schoening returned home terribly ill and Dr. Woodhead was summoned but by 
  the time he had arrived, the sick boy was in convulsion and near death.  He 
  died at 2:45 o’clock.  Dr. Woodhead was also summoned to the Curtiss home.  
  After the lad’s stomach had been pumped out his condition improved rapidly and 
  he was able to tell the story of the cause of his illness to Coroner Heffner, 
  who had been summoned after Schoening’s death.  Coroner Heffner has a piece of 
  the root believed to have caused the death of William Schoening, Jr.
    Deceased is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William E. Schoening, and 
  two sisters and three brothers.
  
  Page 5.
    The death of Mrs. Agnes M. Johnson of Norwich occurred at the Bradford 
  hospital at 10 o’clock Wednesday morning, about two hours after she had given 
  birth to a son.  Deceased was 26 years of age and her untimely and sad death 
  has caused great sorrow among friends and relatives, Mrs. Johnson is survived 
  by her husband, John E.L. Johnson, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John F. Wagner, 
  of Norwich; five brothers, Chester Wagner of Kane, John and Oscar Wagner, of 
  Williamsport, and Roy and Peter Wagner of Norwich; also one sister, Mrs. Lucy 
  DeLong of Williamsport. – Bradford Star-Record, March 24.
    The body was taken to Jamestown, where the funeral was held Friday.
    Mrs. Johnson, who before her marriage was Miss Agnes Wagner was a young lady 
  of rare personal charm and noble traits of character who was well known in 
  Smethport, where she had many friends who were deeply grieved by news of her 
  death.
  
  Page 6.
   Port Allegany: The funeral of Albert Romanio was held Monday morning from the 
  Catholic Church.  He leaves to mourn a wife and five children, who have the 
  sympathy of the entire community I their sad bereavement.
  
  April 8, 1920.
  
  Page 1.
  Patrick C. Doyle, aged 74 years, president of the Oil and Gas Journal Tulsa, 
  Okla., and president and manager of the Oil City Derrick passed away at his 
  home in Oil City Sunday.  His health had been poor since an accident which 
  resulted in the fracture of his collar bone in Philadelphia in 1914.
    He served valiantly during the Civil war, enlisting when he was 16 years of 
  age.  He followed the Pennsylvania oil development from the early Pit Hole 
  development and was one of the leading figures in journalism in this section 
  of the State.
  
  Page 3.
    Wm. Riddles of Renova, a P.R.R. freight flagman, died of heart failure while 
  seated in the caboose of a freight train near Sterling run last Thursday.
  
  Page 4.
    Edward P. Hurley, a well known young man of St. Marys, who was employed at 
  Pittsburgh, died Thursday evening at the Allegany General hospital, from 
  injuries received about 3 o’clock that afternoon when he accidently fell from 
  the window of the fifth story of a factory building.
    Mr. Hurley was engaged in cleaning the windows when in some unknown manner 
  the accident happened.  He was hurled to the ground five stories below and 
  that he was not instantly killed is a miracle for many bones were broken.  He 
  was immediately taken to the hospital but an investigation showed that nothing 
  could be done to save his life, and his mother and sisters were notified at 
  once, and were soon at the bedside of the injured man.  He lingered until 
  eight o’clock that night when he passed away.
    Mr. Hurley was born at Mt. Alton Pa., June 2, 1898, and was nearing his 22nd 
  birthday.  The Hurley family came to St. Marys some years ago and Edward 
  received his education at the local schools.
    When the World War broke out Mr. Hurley did not wait to see if his country 
  would enter the fray, but immediately joined the British array, and was a 
  member of the Queen’s royal Scottish Regiment and organization that saw much 
  service and served with distinction during the four years of war.  Mr. Hurley 
  stayed in the British army until the war was over and received an honorable 
  discharge at Toronto, Canada.
    He returned to St. Marys and accepted a position as clerk in the 20th 
  Century Shoe store which is managed by his brother.  He later left for 
  Pittsburgh, where he secured employment, but made his home at Wilkensburg with 
  his mother and sister.
    He is survived by his mother, three brothers, Thomas, of Gary, Indians 
  William of Oil City and John of St. Marys; two sisters, Alice of Wilkensburg 
  and Mrs. Victor Klein of Pittsburgh. – St. Mary’s Gazette.
  
  Page 5.
    Milo A. Harding, an aged resident of Rixford and a well known oil producer 
  of this section , was fatally injured yesterday morning while engaged in 
  starting a gas engine preparatory to pumping one of his wells.  While there 
  were no eye witnesses of the accident, it is presumed that Mr. Harding was 
  caught in the fly wheel of the engine while turning it over or else slipped in 
  the snow and fell on the engine, and in this manner sustaining his injuries.
    Mr. Harding left his home about 9 o’clock yesterday morning and started for 
  the well which is located a short distance to the rear of his home.  Toward 
  noon his family thought it was time he returned for dinner and as the gas 
  engine could still be heard, one of Mr. Harding’s grandsons was sent to call 
  him.  The boy found the body of his grandfather on the ground near the gas 
  engine lifeless.
    The late Mr. Harding was a producer and had for a number of years been 
  engaged as a pumper on the McQuisition lease.  He had been a resident of 
  Rixford for the past 39 years.  He was a member of the Maccabee lodge of that 
  place.
    Surviving are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. B.L. Irons of Davis City and 
  Mrs. A.J. Hoxworth of Bradford; two sons, M.L. Harding of Mannington, W.Va.; 
  and L.C. Harding of Bradford; two sisters, Mrs. Eugene Burbank of Oil City and 
  Mrs. J.M. Martin of Bradford, and on e brother, O.C. Harding of Vandergrift, 
  Pa.
  
  Page 6.
    Cornelius J. Lane, a prominent pioneer resident of Bradford, passed away 
  about 11 o’clock last night at the Bradford hospital where he had been a 
  patient for the past eleven months.  Ever since August, 1918, Mr. Lane had 
  been receiving treatment at the hospital and for almost the entire past years 
  he had been confined to the institution.  Ailments incident to advanced years 
  and general debility finally brought the end, although up until last Thursday 
  he showed signs of marked improvement in health.  Deceased was about 80 years 
  of age.
    Mr. Lane was a native of Ireland and came to Bradford in the early 
  seventies.  He played an active part in the development of this city from its 
  infancy.  When he came to Bradford Mr. Lane was engaged in the masonry 
  business and took an active part in the construction of many of the first 
  permanent building erected here.  Later he engaged in the undertaking business 
  and conducted an establishment at the corner of Pine and Boylston streets for 
  a number of years.
    Always an active participant in civic matters, Mr. Lane was one of the 
  organizers of the Bradford Fire Department and a charter member of the 
  Volunteer Firemen’s Association.  He was the first superintendent of the 
  municipal water works.  He also served the city as a member of the City 
  Council and of the Board of School Directors for a number of years.  His 
  health made his retirement from active business necessary a few years ago.
    Surviving are one brother, John J. Lane of this city and a sister, Miss 
  Margaret Lane of Smethport; five nephews, William of Bradford; William of 
  Pittsburgh, Cornelius of Tulsa, Okla., Charles and Raymond of Bradford; and 
  two nieces, Mrs. William Fizzell, Jr. of Bradford and Mrs. William Winegar of 
  Rochester. – Bradford Era, Monday.
  
  April 15, 1920.
  
  Page 1.
    Charles Edward Walker passed away at his home on East Main street, Sunday 
  shortly after noon.  Deceased had been in failing health for a period of three 
  years, although he did not abandon business pursuits until sometime later.  
  For a time he received treatment at Bon Air sanitarium, and last summer he 
  spent several months at Saranac Lake in the Adirondacks.  However, his case 
  did not yield to treatment and late in the year he returned to Smethport.  
  While it was realized that his condition was critical the news of the passing 
  away of this prominent and popular young man was received with profound sorrow 
  in Smethport.
    Mr. Walker was 41 years of age, being born in Terre Haute, Ind., Nov. 17, 
  1879.  With his parents he came to Smethport in 1902.  For a number of years 
  he was employed as a blower at the local bottle factory.  Later he was 
  employed for a long time as a cutter by the Smethport Window Glass Company and 
  was one of the stockholders in that corporation.
    He was united in marriage in Aug. 1912 with Miss Edna Con(?), the fruits of 
  this union being one daughter, Edna.  Besides his wife and daughter he is 
  survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Walker; one brother, J.S. Walker of 
  Bradford, and one sister, Mrs. B.F. Garlick of this place.
    Mr. Walker was a man of likable personality and the highest traits of 
  character, industrious and energetic, he was a model citizen who numbered his 
  friends by the legion.  During his long illness he bore the attendant 
  suffering uncomplainingly, typical of the constancy of his character.
    He was a member of Smethport lodge, F. & A.M. and of the local I.O.O.F. 
  lodge, also of the Smethport Fire Department.
    The funeral, which was under Masonic auspices, was held at St. Luke’s 
  Episcopal church at 2:30 o’clock yesterday afternoon.  Interment was made in 
  Rose Hill cemetery.
    Those from out of town in attendance at the obsequies were:  Mrs. Harry 
  Cunningham of Cleveland, O.; Mr. and Mrs. J.S. Walker of Bradford.
  
  Page 1.
    The shocking news was received in Smethport Tuesday of the death of Frank 
  Elder, son of Mr. and Mrs. S.H. Elder of Coleville, mention of whose illness 
  was made in the Democrat last week, which event occurred at the sanitarium of 
  Dr. Pearson in Buffalo at 9:30 o’clock that morning.
    The young man went to Buffalo two weeks ago for the purpose of having some 
  teeth removed.  The operation was followed by severe hemorrhages which baffled 
  the attending physicians to stop.  Dr. Hamilton of Smethport went to Buffalo 
  last week and succeeded in stopping the flow of blood, but by that time the 
  patient’s condition was so weakened that nothing could be done to improve his 
  condition.
    His parents were in Buffalo when the end came, as was T.H. Purtle of 
  Smethport, a close friend of the family.  The body will be brought to Bradford 
  and taken to the Elk’s club house of which order the deceased was a member, 
  and the funeral will be held in that city Friday.
    Frank elder was 25 years of age, being born Mar. 14, 1895.  He was a young 
  man of exemplary character who was widely known and deservedly popular 
  throughout this section.  He was educated in the township schools and later 
  attended school in Mt Vernon, O., the Smethport High School and a college in 
  Washington, D.C.  He was actively identified with the extensive oil business 
  of his father.
    He is survived by his parents.
  
  Page 1.
    Peter H. Connolly, one of Smethport’s best known and popular citizens, was 
  found dead in bed at his home at the corner of Church and Water streets last 
  Saturday morning.  Mr. Connolly, who had always arose before the rest of the 
  family, had gone to bed early the night before, apparently in his usual 
  health.  When Mrs. Connolly arose about 6:00 o’clock Saturday morning she 
  discovered that her husband had not aroused.  Going to his room to call him 
  she found him dead.  A physician was summoned but found that life had been 
  extinct several hours.  Death was due to heart failure.  Deceased had been in 
  poor health from heart trouble for some time past.
    Mr. Connolly was born at Friendship, N.Y., March 4, 1862, consequently was 
  68 years of age.  He came to Smethport 40 years ago and for over 37 years had 
  been a trusted employe of the late B.D .Hamlin and of the Hamlin estate, a 
  record of continuous faithful service which is characteristic of the sturdy 
  qualities of this departed citizen.  He was a man who took a keen and active 
  interest in public affairs.  He was a charter member of the Smethport Fire 
  Department, a member of the Modern Woodmen of America and of the Protected 
  Home Circle.
    Besides his wife he is survived by three daughters, Mrs. O.J. Wettrick of 
  Coudersport, Mate Connolly and Alice C. Heath of home; three sons, John Scott 
  and Paul of home, also a sister, Miss Sarah Connolly of this place.
    The funeral was held at 9:00 o’clock Monday morning at St. Elizabeth’s 
  church, Rev. P.J. Donohue officiating.  Interment was made in St. Elizabeth’s 
  cemetery.
    Among those from out of town in attendance were:  Mr. and Mrs. O.J. Wettrick 
  and daughter of Coudersport, and Miss Alice Burns, James Burns and Merl Burns 
  of Kane.
  
  Page 3.
    The death of Miss Emma Simar, aged 63 years, occurred last night at 6 
  o’clock at the home of her sister, Mrs. F.P. Shaner of 209 South Union street.
    A short prayer service will be held at the Shaner residence this evening at 
  7:30 o’clock, the Rev. G.W. Williamson of the First Methodist church 
  officiating.  The body will be taken to her home in Port Allegany tomorrow 
  morning, where the funeral and burial will take place. – Olean Herald, Friday.
  
  Page 3.
    The death of Michael R. McCaulley occurred at the home of his daughter, Mrs. 
  Edith Smith of Kane Friday, April 2nd from the effects of old age.  For the 
  past years he has resided with his daughter at that place.
    Mr. McCaulley was born in Altoona, Pa., July 19, 1832.  He served with 
  Company K, 149th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, during the Civil 
  War.
    He came to Mt. Jewett 30 some years ago, where he had resided until about a 
  years ago, when he went to live with his daughter, as stated above.
    He is survived by the following children:  Mrs. Rose Ellithorpe and Mrs. 
  Edith Smith, of Kane, Mrs. Wm. Boyler of Cyclone, Pa., and Mrs. Luke Westfall 
  of Oklahoma.
    Funeral services were conducted at St. Callistus church, after which the 
  remains were laid to rest in St. Callistus cemetery at Kane.
    Those attending the funeral from Mt. Jewett were Rev. E.M. Driscoll, Mrs. 
  L.A. Bundy, Mrs. Joseph Hoffman, Mrs. McCabe and Mr. and Mrs. F.E. Goodman. – 
  Mt.  Jewett Herald.
  
  Page 6.
  Olean Herald:  Raymond G. Mazoolok, aged 21 years of 916 Brook street, 
  employed on the P.R.R. as brakeman, was instantly killed yesterday afternoon 
  at 4:20 o’clock at Allegany.
    The fatal accident occurred near the Pennsylvania depot, in that village.  
  Mazoolok was riding on top of a car and it is the supposition that his foot 
  slipped and he fell beneath the moving train.  His head was completely severed 
  at the neck; both legs and his left hand was cut off.
    Coroner E.B. Burdick pronounced death as accidental.
    The funeral will held Friday afternoon at 12 o’clock, old time, from his 
  late home, and interment will be made in Mt. View cemetery.  The Rev. Joseph 
  Dankevitch of St. Peter and St. Paul’s church, Buffalo, will officiate.
    The young man is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Mazoolok; two 
  brothers, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Mazoolok; and one sister, Helen, all residing at 
  home.
  
  April 22, 1920.
  
  Page 1.
  Bradford Star-Record Friday: Funeral services in memory of the late Frank 
  Elder of Coleville were conducted this afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Elks’ 
  lodge rooms in this city.  Many were present to pay their respects to the 
  memory of the deceased, including numerous brother Elks.
    Numerous floral offerings were sent to the lodge rooms, mute but beautiful 
  tributes to the memory for the dead and the casket was entirely surrounded by 
  floral pieces and bouquets.
    The services were in charge of the Elks’ lodge and the usual impressive 
  ritual service was conducted.  The Rev. A.O. Lund of Mt. Jewett also 
  officiated.  Mrs. Gus Werthman sang effectively “It is Well with My 
  Soul,” “Stand Like the Brave” and “Crossing the Bar,” by Dan Laer.  She was 
  accompanied by William R. Davis.  The interment took place in Oak Hill 
  cemetery.  The Elks also had charge of the burial services.  The pall bearers 
  all old friends of the deceased, were: Frank Bary, George Rhodes, Leland 
  Wright of Coleville, Martin Healy, Archie Yerddon and Edward Culbertson of 
  Bradford.
    Those attending the services from away were Mr. and Mrs. S.H. Elder and 
  Robert and Howard Digel of Coleville:  Mrs. G.G. Sloan, J.W. Snyder, Mr. and 
  Mrs. P.S. Snyder, Mrs. Colliner, Joseph Elder, Mrs. Mullin, Wiliam Harrison 
  and Cliff Elder, all of Clarion and vicinity; R.C .Gleason, Al Hyatt and Mr. 
  and Mrs. T.H. Purtle and Miss Marie Purtle of Smethport.
  
  Page 4.
    Mrs. Mary F. Arthurs, of Hazelhurst, died at her home Friday, April 9th.  
  She suffered from the flu last winter and had been in poor health from that 
  time on.  At her death she was 62 years of age.
    She is survived by the following children:  Miles Arthurs, Lantz, Pa.; Mrs. 
  Martin Rataburn, Hutchins, Pa.; Thomas Arthurs, East Smethport, Pa.; Mrs. Chet 
  Dicksen, Norman, Walter and Frank Arthurs of Hazelhurst.
    Funeral services were conducted Monday, April 12th by Rev. C.J. Zetler of 
  Hazelhurst, after which the remains were laid to rest in Mt. Nebo cemetery at 
  Mt. Jewett. – Mt. Jewett Herald.
  
  Page 4.
    Thos. Pollock, aged 76, for 40 years a prominent oil man of Haymaker, passed 
  away in San Francisco, Cal., where he had been spending the winter, on Sunday, 
  April 11, following an attack of pneumonia.  He is survived by four children:  
  Edward and Arthur Pollock, Mrs. W.B. Hooker and Miss Anna Pollock, all of 
  Eldred township.  The body was brought East for burial.
  
  Page 5.
    Mrs. A.L. Irwin, aged 26, who resides near Eldred, died at the Bradford 
  hospital on Tuesday night of last week of blood poisoning.  She was a daughter 
  of Mr. and Mrs. Z.S. Brunner of Indian Creek, and besides her husband she is 
  survived by a son 2 years of age and five brothers and three sisters.
  
  Page 5.
    Bradford Sunday Herald:  Private funeral services of the late Henry F. 
  Newell, whose body arrived here yesterday morning from Panama Canal Zone, 
  where he died, were conducted yesterday afternoon at Koch’s undertaking rooms 
  at 3 o’clock.  The Rev. H.H. Whitham officiated.  The pall-bearers were Frank 
  Whitling, Walter Abrams, A. Mullhaupt, Charles Gregg, William H. Smawley and 
  Allan Conant.  The interment took place in Oak Hill cemetery.  The body was 
  accompanied from the Panama Canal Zone to this city by William H. Smawley, of 
  Ancon, Panama, a brother-in-law of Mrs. Lewis Newell.
  
  May 6, 1920.
  
  Page 1.
    The death of O.J. Burdick occurred at his home in this borough last Thursday 
  night, after an illness which extended from January last.  Death resulted from 
  a complication of ailments.
    Mr. Burdick was 56 years of age and had been a life-long resident of this 
  section.  He was a splendid citizen who was held in the highest esteem by a 
  wide circle of friends.
    He is survived by a wife and two sons, Louis Burdick of Smethport and 
  Keppler Burdick of Renova.
    For a long time he had been a trusted employe of the Smethport Window Glass 
  Co., being employed at the local plant of the company as a (unreadable) tender.
    Mr. Burdick was a member of the Odd Fellows lodge of Smethport and the 
  funeral which was held at the M.E. church at 3:00 o’clock Sunday afternoon, 
  rev. Arthur Gregson officiating, was under the auspices of that order.  
  Interment was made in Rose Hill cemetery.
  
  Page 1.
    Shep L. Vibbard, the famous marrying justice of Limestone, passed away at 
  his home in that place last Thursday morning.  He was aged 81 years.  He 
  served valiantly during the Civil war and after the conflict settled in 
  Limestone, N.Y. and took up the practice of law.  He had served as a justice 
  of the peace for 53  years and during this period had married thousands of New 
  York state and Pennsylvania couples.
  
  Page 1.
    Chas. Geary, one of the oldest and most prominent residents of this section, 
  passed away at the Hotel Imperial, this borough, conducted by his son M.S. 
  Geary, last Friday evening.  Mr. Geary for upwards of 60 years had been a 
  highly respected resident of Mt. Alton.  About three weeks ago he had been 
  seized with illness due to the infirmities of old age and had since that time 
  been in a critical condition.  Last Friday his son, M.S. Geary, accompanied by 
  a professional nurse, Miss Mollie McCabe went to Mt. Alton and brought the 
  patient to the former’s home here, where he could receive better medical 
  attendance.  He apparently stood the journey in good form but owing to his 
  greatly weakened condition it was at once realized that his death would be but 
  a matter of hours.
    Mr. Geary was 77 years of age and was a native of Ireland, coming to this 
  country in early life.  For a number of years he was prominently engaged in 
  the contracting business, helping building the first line of the Erie railroad 
  in McKean county.  He was always actively identified with public affairs and 
  numbered his friends by the legion.  He was always a warm friend of the 
  Democrat and his friendship has ever been highly prized by the editors of this 
  paper.  He was a gentleman of the old school, courtly in manner and true as 
  steel.  In his passing a good man has been called to his heavenly reward.
    He is survived by his widow, four sons, M.S. Geary of Smethport, Michael of 
  Mt. Alton, John W. of Salamanca and Charles C. of Bradford; and two daughters, 
  Mrs. T.C. McCarthy, of Bradford and Mrs. Frank Schriever of Johnsonburg.  He 
  was a member of the C.M.B.A.
    The funeral was held at 9:00 o’clock Tuesday morning at St. Elizabeth’s 
  church, solemn Requiem High Mass being observed.  The pastor, Rev. Fr. P.J. 
  Donohue was Celebrant, assisted by Rev. Fr. Carpenter, Osceola Mills, Pa., and 
  Rev. Fr. Nolan of Galeton, Pa.  Leo J. Geary, a grandson of the deceased and a 
  student at St. Bonaventure’s College, was Master of Ceremonies.
    The four sons of the departed, with Jas. Ray and Frank Schriever acted as 
  pall bearers.
    Interment was made in St. Elizabeth’s cemetery.
    The from out of town attending the funeral were James Ray, Miss Debora Ray, 
  Bradford; David Brown, Salamanca; Mrs. Moran and Mrs. Brinkman, Olean; Thos. 
  Geary and Mrs. Jas. Reilly, Allegany’ Jas. Kelly, Olean; Mrs. Sam Noles and 
  Miss Margaret Quinn, Mt. Alton; H.H. Quinn, Cleveland; J.J. O’Conner and M. 
  Ryan, Mt. Alton; Edward Kelly, Norwich; Mr. and Mrs. F.J. Murray, Johnsonburg; 
  Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Mahoney, Mt. Alton; Mr. Black, Tainters Mills.
    
  Page 3.
    C. Wolford, a prominent oil and gas operator and financier of this section 
  of the State died at his home in Port Allegany on Tuesday of last week.  He 
  was 72 years of age.  He is survived by his wife.
  
  Page 3.
    Miss Anna Buchanan, a former well known Bradford nurse, who for some time 
  past has been a member of the nursing staff of the Coudersport hospital died 
  in that place last Thursday.
  
  Page 5.
    John Hyland, a prominent resident of this vicinity died at his farm home on 
  Pierce Brook, Keating township on Friday April 30, following an illness of 
  pleurisy.
    Mr. Hyland was 68 years of age and during his long residence in this section 
  was highly esteemed for his manifold splendid qualities.  He was a manly man 
  who numbered his friends by the legion.
    He is survived by three sisters: Mrs. Kate Welsh, who lived with him, Mrs. 
  L.O. Tafel of Brooklyn , Mrs. J.C. Gormley of Pittsburgh; and two brothers, 
  Hugh Hyland of Oil City and Charles Hyland of Pierce Brook.
    The body was brought to the home of Claude V. Shattuck of Smethport, a 
  nephew, and the funeral was held at St. Elizabeth’s church this borough at 
  10:00 o’clock Monday morning, Rev. P.J. Donohue officiating.  Interment was 
  made in St. Elizabeth’s cemetery.
  
  Page 8.
  Port Allegany:  The funeral services of C. Wolford were held Friday afternoon 
  from his home on Main street.  The Masons and Eastern Star were in charge.  
  Interment was made in the Port Allegany cemetery.
  
  Page 8.
    George H. Brands, an employe of the South Penn Oil Co., and a well known 
  Bradford man, suddenly collapse from an attack of heart failure while walking 
  along the street near his home on Kendall avenue, that city, Friday night and 
  died while being conveyed to the Bradford hospital in an ambulance.  He was 56 
  years of age.
    Saturday morning on returning to her home after making arrangements for her 
  husband’s funeral, his wife Nellie Rockford Brands, learned that the body of 
  her husband had been brought home.  Going to the room where the body reposed 
  to look upon the remains she was stricken with an attack of heart failure and 
  shortly expired on a couch a few feet from the husband’s body.  Her sudden 
  death was a great shock to the concourse of friends and relatives who 
  surrounded her.
    She was 45 years of age.  Mr. and Mrs. Brands are survived by two sons and 
  one daughter.
  
  May 20, 1920.
  
  Page 1.
    Hon. Ross Jones Hoffman, ex-mayor of Bradford, and for over 30 years one of 
  its most prominent and valued citizens, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. 
  C.M. Brooks, No. 97 Jackson avenue, Bradford Friday morning of toxemia  and 
  anaemia.  He was 77 years of age and served his country during the Civil war.  
  He was held in the highest esteem by citizens of his home city and loved and 
  respected by his intimate friends.
  
  Page 3.
    The death of John Reuben VanSickle took place Saturday at the home of his 
  brother, William on the Smethport road.  He was 70 years of age, a pioneer 
  resident of this vicinity, having lived here most of his life with the 
  exception of three years in Olean.
    He is survived by three children Mrs. George Haha of Olean.  Reuben 
  VanSickle of Liberty and Grover VanSickle of Oklahoma.
    Interment was made Tuesday in the Grimes Cemetery by the side of his wife 
  who died three years ago.
  
  Page 8
    Mr. Henry Raszmann, a resident of Larrabee for the past six years, died at 
  his home Thursday, May 13, 1920, of heart trouble, aged 59 years and 9 
  months.  He was born in Blossom, Erie county, N.Y., Aug 14, 1860.  In 1894 he 
  moved to Sizerville, Pa., remaining there until 1914 when he came to 
  Larrabee.  He is survived by his wife, Lena Raszmann; eleven children, William 
  of Youngstown, O.; George of Cleveland, O.; John of Crosby, Pa.; Mrs. 
  Katherine Freeman of Smethport; Mrs. John Church of Rexville, N.Y.; Margaret 
  of Emporium, Pa.; Frank Daniel, Raymond, Theodore and Jacob at home.
    All the above mentioned were present at the funeral services which were held 
  at the family residence at 2:00 o’clock Sunday afternoon, rev. Edwards 
  officiating.  The floral offerings were many and beautiful.  The body was 
  taken on the early train Monday morning for interment.
    The bereaved family have the heart felt sympathy of the community.
  
  Page 8.
  Port Allegany:  Mrs. J.D. Earl died very suddenly Monday morning, between 
  seven and eight o’clock from heart failure.  Mrs. Earl is the mother of Mrs. 
  W.H. Hurd, Mrs. B.E. Andress, Mrs. Mattie Jordan and Mrs. Sherman Chapin, all 
  of this place.  She has one son living at Coudersport.
  
  Page 8.
  Kane Republican, Monday:  John Youngburg, for several years past a resident of 
  Erie, but formerly of Ludlow is dead as the result of a most distressing 
  accident which occurred in Cory Sunday.  He stepped from a slowly moving 
  locomotive directly into the path of a Pennsylvania passenger and was knocked 
  down, falling in front of his own engine, which passed over his body, entirely 
  beheading him.
    The unfortunate young man was 28 years of age.  He is survived by his wife 
  and three children now residing in Erie.  Youngburg’s home was in Ludlow until 
  he began railroading.
  
  May 27, 1920
  
  Page 1.
    Mrs. C.L. Irons, one of Smethport’s best known and highly esteemed residents 
  died at her home on East Main street at 11:30 o’clock Tuesday evening.  The 
  sad news of the passing away of this good woman came as a great shock to her 
  wide circle of friends.  While Mrs. Irons had been in poor health for a number 
  of years but kept up and about most of the time.  On Sunday afternoon she was 
  stricken with a paralytic stroke, which was the direct cause of her demise.
    Mrs. Irons was 50 years of age and was born in Sweden.  Her maiden name was 
  Rena Johnson.  She is survived by her husband, one daughter, Miss Alice Irons; 
  two sisters, Mrs. A.J. Swanson of Smethport, Mrs. Mary Peterson of Wilcox, and 
  one brother, Olof Johnson who resides in Sweden.
    The funeral will be held Friday afternoon t 2:00 o’clock at St. Luke’s 
  church, Rev. W.E. Van Dyke officiating.
  
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    Mrs. J.J. Johnston of Smethport received a telegram last week telling of the 
  death of her sister, Mrs. Carrie Walter, in Los Angeles, Cal.
    Mrs. Carrie Walter, Nee Otto, was born in Farmers Valley, leaving this 
  vicinity in 1901 for California, where she had since resided.
    Her sudden death was a great shock to friends and relatives here as she had 
  long been planning a visit to her childhood home this summer.  She is survived 
  by a daughter, Mrs. Blanche Guirado; a son, Frank Walter, and a grandson, 
  Frank Guirado, all of Los Angeles; also two sisters, Mrs. E.E. Post, of Olean; 
  Mrs. J.J. Johnston of Smethport and one brother, George Otto of Olean.
  
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  Port Allegany, Pa., May 21. – An automobile accident occurred about two miles 
  from here at 9 o’clock this morning in which John McKnight of Johnsonburg 
  about 30 years of age, was killed and Ralph O’Connell, also of Johnsonburg, 
  was injured, although not seriously.  James Devens of Emporium, who drove the 
  Ford car in which the three were riding escaped injury although jarred up to 
  some extent.
  (Description of accident continues and is not included here)
    The physician found upon examination that McKnight’s death was due to a 
  fractured skull.  His body was removed to Grabe’s undertaking rooms.  Deceased 
  is married and his wife was notified at once of his death.  The other two men 
  are unmarried.
  
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    Hornell, May 21. – One young man was killed and six others were injured when 
  an automobile crashed into an iron bridge on the outskirts of this city 
  yesterday morning.
    The party was returning from a dance at Alfred university and the driver 
  says the steering gear broke while the car was running at high speed.
    The dead boy, Adrian Roosa was a student of Montclair Academy and was a 
  member of a well known family here.
  
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  Farmers Valley:  The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Grover died 
  Monday.  The funeral was held Wednesday, Rev. A.L. Pang officiating.
  
  June 3. 1920.
  
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    The body of Daniel Easterbrook, a valiant veteran of the Civil war and a 
  former prominent resident of Smethport, was brought to this place from 
  Bradford last Thursday afternoon and laid at rest in Rose Hill cemetery.
    Mr. Easterbrook was 81 years of age, having been born at Clermont, this 
  county.  Most of his life was spent in the vicinity of Smethport, where he 
  successfully followed the occupation of farming.  A number of years ago he 
  removed to Bradford.  His death occurred at the Soldiers Home in Erie on 
  Monday of last week.  He was a member of McKean Post, No. 347, G.A.R. of 
  Smethport.
    The funeral was held at the home of his daughter, Mrs. William Burger, in 
  Bradford at 2:00 o’clock Thursday afternoon, Rev. P.N. Osborne of the East 
  Bradford Presbyterian church officiating.  The funeral party journeyed to 
  Smethport in automobiles.
  
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    William Roedell, a prominent Bradford citizen, and health officer of that 
  city passed away at the Bradford hospital Sunday morning.  Death was caused by 
  cancer.  He is survived by his wife and two daughters.  He was 60 years of age.
  
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    Bradford Era, Friday:  Mrs. And Mrs. L.E. Larrabee of East Corydon street 
  and their son, Carroll Larrabee, were called to Coudersport yesterday by the 
  sudden death of Mrs. Larrabee’s mother, Mrs. Berfield.  Apoplexy was the cause 
  of death which occurred early yesterday morning.   Mrs. Berfield, who had 
  often visited Mrs. Larrabee in Bradford, had many friends in this city.  She 
  is survived by her husband and two daughters.  Mr. and Mrs. Berfield recently 
  celebrated their golden wedding anniversary.
  
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    Michael A. Gorman, a well known and popular retired railroad man, died 
  yesterday morning at his  home, No. 76 Jefferson street, after a long 
  illness.  Mr. Gorman was 68 years old and had been a resident of this city for 
  most of his life.  For 40 years he was a conductor on the Bradford division, 
  Erie railroad, retiring seven years ago after suffering a paralytic stroke.  
  During his long service, Mr. Gorman’s genial and kindly personality won him 
  the friendship of Bradford residents and all others with whom he came in 
  contact.
    Mr. Gorman is survived by his wife, four daughters, Mrs. Frank Hall of 
  Bradford, Mrs. John Duton of Shefield and Misses Margaret and Marie I. Gorman 
  of Bradford; one son, William L. Gorman of this city; one sister, Margaret 
  O’Donnell of Bradford; and one brother, John Gorman of Smethport.  He was a 
  member of St. Bernard’s church and the Order of Railway Conductors. – Bradford 
  Era, Thursday, May 27.
    The funeral was held at St. Bernard’s church, Bradford, Friday morning.  
  John Gorman of Smethport was in attendance.  Burial was in St. Bernard’s 
  cemetery.
  
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  Eldred Eagle:  Sylvester Gates Lamphere, one of the pioneer residents of this 
  region died last Friday afternoon at the advanced age of 87 years.  The 
  deceased was born in the town of Pitcher, Chenango Co., N.Y., March 17, 1833 
  and was the youngest of 10 children born to William and Calista (Hazen) 
  Lamphere, all of whom preceded him to the grave.  At the age of 2 years he 
  came with his parents to Eldred.  August 22, 1861 he was married to Miss 
  Harriet Shaw and settled on a farm at West Eldred where they have since 
  resided.  Three children blessed their union, one of whom survives.  Mr. 
  Lamphere was a man whose genial disposition and rare qualities of wit and 
  humor endeared him to a host of friends.  He leaves to mourn his loss his 
  wife, one son Sylvester A. Lamphere of West Eldred, and one grandson, Herbert 
  Lamphere of Coryville.  Funeral services were held Monday in the M.E. church 
  at Eldred, Rev. Fairweather, assisted by Rev. Tupper, officiated and interment 
  was made in Oak Hill cemetery.
  
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    Bradford Star-Record, Friday:  The body of the late Dominie Whelan arrived 
  in this city this morning at 8:20 o’clock, accompanied by Lieutenant Carlson.  
  The body of the dead young soldier reached Hoboken, N.J. this week from 
  England.  When it reached this city, it was met at the train by a delegation 
  of John C. Roche Post, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and escorted to Still’s 
  undertaking rooms, where it will lie in state in the chapel until the funeral 
  which will be held Saturday under military auspices, there being a guard of 
  honor stationed beside the casket meanwhile.  Miss Ruth Whelan of Buffalo and 
  Mr. and Mrs. Leo Whelan and daughter, Marion, of Lima, O., arrived here today 
  to attend the funeral.  Private Dominie Whelan died in England from wounds 
  received on the Flanders front during the world war. 
  
  June 10, 1920.
  
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    Residents of Smethport were stunned last Thursday morning by the sad news of 
  the death of Miss Mattie Backus, of the staff of the McKean County Miner and 
  prominent Smethport lady, which occurred at her home on East Main street early 
  that morning.  An attack of heart failure was the cause of death.  Miss Backus 
  had been in poor health for several months past, her condition finally 
  becoming such that she was forced to cease her labors at the Miner office 
  about three months ago.  Three weeks previous to her demise, on the advice of 
  the attending physician, she sought her bed.  While her condition was realized 
  to be serious, it was not regarded critical, and her ultimate recovery was 
  considered assured.  However, the resignation and patience with which she 
  endured her suffering deceived her friends as to her true physical condition.  
  Shortly after midnight Wednesday night the patient suffered a sinking spell 
  caused by her heart, which had been weakened by her illness and shortly after 
  2:00 o’clock Thursday morning, was stricken with another attack and while 
  embraced in her mother’s arms the spirit fled.
    Miss Backus and her mother, Mrs. Flora Backus lived together and during her 
  daughter’s illness Mrs. Backus was in constant attendance at her bedside, 
  night and day.
    Miss Backus was the daughter of Frank Ward and Flora A. (Hamlin) Backus, 
  pioneer resident of this place, being born in Smethport, July 28, 1874.  She 
  was educated in the Smethport borough schools and high school.  For many years 
  she was associated with her brother, H.L. Backus, proprietor of the Miner, in 
  the publication of that paper.  Following the failure of her brother’s health 
  in 1914 she assumed the editorial and business management of the Miner, which 
  position she capably filled for three years, demonstrating that a woman may 
  assume the exacting duties connected with the entire responsibility of issuing 
  a newspaper which was a credit to any community.
  (Obituary is lengthy and only portions included here)
  Miss Backus is survived by her mother, Mrs. Flora Backus, and a brother, Harry 
  L. Backus.
    The funeral was held at the late home Saturday afternoon t 2:00j o’clock, 
  the final obsequies being attend by a wide concourse of sorrowing friends.  
  The floral offerings were profuse and unusually beautiful in nature attesting 
  the loving remembrance of a large circle of acquaintances.  The impressive 
  Episcopal funeral service was conducted by Rev. W.E. Van Dyke of St. Luke’s 
  church, of which congregation the departed was a member.  Interment was made 
  in Rose Hill cemetery.
  
  June 17, 1920.
  
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    Albert D. Lawrence died at his home on Edson street at about 5:00 o’clock 
  Monday morning after a long illness of liver trouble and complications.  He 
  has been a resident of this vicinity for about 40 years, living at Indian 
  Creek during the early oil excitement, and later moving to Eldred where he has 
  since resided.  Deceased was67 years of age, being born at Conneautville, Pa.
    He leaves to mourn his death, his wife, and four daughters:  Mrs. T.L. Bowen 
  of Little Valley, N.Y.; Mrs. H.J. Fisher of Rew City, Mrs. Guy Cummings of 
  Batavia, N.Y., and Miss Tillie Lawrence at home; also three brothers, L.B. of 
  Simpson, J.E. of Indian Creek and Abner Lawrence of Sistersville, W.Va.
    The funeral was held from the house at 2:00 o’clock Wednesday, Rev. 
  Fairweather officiating and interment made in Oak Hill. – Eldred Eagle.
  
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    Bradford Era, Monday: - The death of George Robert Porter, the ten-year-old 
  son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Porter, of Sawyer City, occurred at 5:45 last 
  night at the Bradford hospital, where he was taken Friday morning as a result 
  of an abnormal swelling of his face and head following the filling of a 
  decayed tooth.
  
  June 24, 1920.
  
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    Mrs. Mary McCarthy, age 83 years, one of Smethport’s oldest and most highly 
  respected residents died suddenly at her home on Forest Ave., at 7:35 o’clock 
  Monday evening.  She had apparently been in good health and after partaking of 
  supper was seized with hemorrhages and expired soon thereafter.  She had just 
  recently returned from a visit with her son, Joseph McCarthy in Pittsburgh.
    Mary McAlee was born in Dublin, Ireland Dec. 26, 1836, her parents coming to 
  the States when she was 2 years of age.  At Coudersport, Pa., on the 17th of 
  March 65 years ago she was united in marriage to Callahan McCarthy, a 
  prominent contractor of Smethport, who died several years ago.  Most of the 
  time following their marriage this estimable couple resided in Smethport.  To 
  them were born seven children, five of whom survive:  Mrs. Julia O’Brien, 
  Frank, John R. and Eugene McCarthy of Smethport and Joseph McCarthy of 
  Pittsburgh.
  (unreadable section)
    The funeral will be held at St. Elizabeth’s church this Thursday morning 
  at ?? o’clock, Rev. P.J. Donohue officiating.  Interment will be made in St. 
  Elizabeth’s cemetery.
  
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    Mrs. Margaret O’Reilly, aged 74 years, passed away at her home on East Main 
  street at 8:00 o’clock last Thursday morning, following a short illness.  This 
  well known lady had been in feeble health for some time past, but had, with 
  characteristic fortitude, kept up and about the house most of the time. 
  Following a relapse in her condition the end came peacefully, while surrounded 
  by members of the family at the time stated above.
    Mrs. O’Reilly was born at Bella James Duff, County Cavan, Ireland, March 25, 
  1846, coming to the United States early in life.  She was united in marriage 
  to Michael O’Reilly at St. Peter and Paul’s Cathedral at Philadelphia, Dec. 
  14, 1862.  The husband was a valiant soldier of the Civil war, serving later 
  in the operations against the Indians on the Western frontier.  Fully in 
  keeping with her husband’s record was that of Mrs. O’Reilly, who enlisted and 
  served with distinction during the war as a military nurse.
    Following the war Mr. and Mrs. O’Reilly came to this section and settled on 
  a farm in Keating township where they resided for many years, their farm being 
  one of the finest in this section of the country.  The O’Reilly farm home was 
  a model one and noted for its splendid hospitality.
    A number of years ago Mr. and Mrs. O’Reilly removed from the farm, taking up 
  their residence in Smethport.  Mr. O’Reilly passed away in 1916 and since that 
  time, two daughters, Mrs. Margaret Barker and Mrs. Mary Bisett, have resided 
  with their mother, one or the other, constantly.
    To Mr. and Mrs. O’Reilly were born six children, five of whom survive; Mrs. 
  Margaret Barker of this place, Charles of Coreaopolis, Pa.; William, John 
  O’Reilly and Mrs. Mary Bisett of Tulsa, Okla., also twelve grandchildren, 
  survive her, two of whom were here, Margaret Barker, who was with her, and 
  Merril Bisett of Tulsa, Okla.  In addition to the above two sisters survive, 
  Mrs. J.J. Kane of Olean and Mrs.  John Riffe of Kansas City.
    Mrs. O’Reilly possessed a wide acquaintance in Smethport and vicinity and to 
  know her was to live her.  She was worshiped by her children and 
  grandchildren.  Her beauty of character and nobility of soul marked her as a 
  true and understanding mother, a perfect helpmate and a sympathetic friend and 
  neighbor.
    The funeral was held at St. Elizabeth’s Catholic church, of which the 
  departed was a devout and valued member at 2:30 o’clock Sunday afternoon, Rev. 
  P.J. Donohue officiating.  A large concourse of friends were present at the 
  final obsequies and the floral offerings were profuse and of an unusually 
  beautiful nature, attesting the high esteem of a wide circle of sorrowing 
  acquaintances.  Burial was made in the family plot in St. Elizabeth’s cemetery.
    The active pall bearers were T.F .Hungiville, Wm. Hubbard, Urban Fay, John 
  Saulpaugh, Frank Fay, Michael McKiernan.  Honorary pall bearers were: A.W. 
  Colegrove, H.M. Choate, Jas. McKean, John Gillen, Thomas Smith, Pete Fay.
   Out of town relatives and friends at the funeral were:  John and Wm. 
  O’Reilly, Mary L. Bisett and Merril Bisett of Tulsa, Okla.; Charles O’Reilly 
  of Coreaopolis, Pa., Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Kane and Dr. and Mrs. John 
  (unreadable), Mr. and Mrs. John Moore, Misses Mae and Josie Hanaigan of Olean, 
  N.Y.; Mrs. J.J. McCarey of Portville, Mr. and Mrs. John Bisettk, Walter 
  Bisett, Mrs. Lizzie Maloney, Bertha Maloney of Bradford; Mr. and Mrs. M. 
  McKiernan, Mrs. Anna McKiernan of Crosby; Mr. and Mrs. P. Sullivan of Turtle 
  Point.
  
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    Adam Faust, aged 91 years, one of Bradford’s oldest residents died at his 
  home in that city Monday morning.  He was a veteran of the Civil war.  He will 
  be buried at Brookville.
  
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  Port Allegany:  Margaret, the youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. H. Lyman died 
  Monday morning, June 14, at Warren, Pa., age 23.  The body was brought here 
  the same evening.  The funeral was held on Thursday morning from St. Gabriel’s 
  Catholic church.
  
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  Port Allegany:  Hiram Harder died Friday morning at his home here.  He was 84 
  years old and had been in good health until three months ago.
  
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  Port Allegany:  Mrs. John Martz died Wednesday of last week at the home of her 
  daughter Mrs.  J.S. Stearns.  Mrs. Martz would have been 90 years of age June 
  19 and was buried on that day at Norwich N.Y., her former home.
  
  
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