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  McKean Democrat 1920
  DEATHS IN MCKEAN COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA JULY-DECEMBER 1920
  THE MCKEAN DEMOCRAT NEWSPAPER, (SMETHPORT)
  
  The following death notices appeared in the McKean Democrat from July thru 
  December 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
  
  July 1, 1920.
  
  Page 3.
    Patrick Cavanaugh, Civil war veteran of No. 63 State street, died yesterday 
  morning in the Bradford hospital.  Mr. Cavanaugh, who was 80 years old, had 
  lived in Bradford for seven years.  He has no surviving relatives.  Mr. 
  Cavanaugh was a member of Scranton Post, G.A.R.
    Private funeral services will take place in Koch’s undertaking chapel 
  tomorrow afternoon at 1:30 o’clock, Rev. Henry I. Lynds will officiate.  
  Burial will be made in the Soldiers Plot, Oak Hill cemetery. – Bradford Era, 
  Thursday.
  
  
  Page 4.
    The death of Harry I. Walker of Rew City, and one of the most highly 
  respected young men of this section occurred this morning at 1:25 o’clock at 
  the Bradford hospital, where he had been a patient since June 7.  Death has 
  removed early in life a young man of worth, and his sorrowing relatives have 
  the sympathy of hosts of friends in their bereavement.
    Harry I. Walker was born at Tuna Pa., 33 years ago.  He moved with his 
  parents Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Walker, to Rew City.  Fifteen years ago the young 
  man came to Bradford and became identified with the Commercial National Bank.  
  Later he was affiliated with the offices of the late senator Myron Matson for 
  several years, then going to Philadelphia, where he was connected with the 
  Atlantic Seaboard Construction company.
    Harry I. Walker is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ruth Walker, and one son, 
  Jack; also by his mother, Mrs. Isaac Walker of Rew City, and two sisters, Mrs. 
  Bruce H. Matson and Mrs. S.P. Kennedy, and three brothers, Fred, Blaine and 
  George Walker, all of Bradford. – Bradford Star-Record, Friday.
  
  Page 4.
    Mrs. N.L. Shannon of Derrick City died at the West Penn hospital Pittsburg 
  Thursday.  She is survived by her husband and one sister.
  
  July 8, 1920.
  
  Page 1.
    Mrs. Catherine A. Currier passed away at her home on West Main St. last 
  Thursday, following a long illness.  Mrs. Currier had been in poor health 
  during the past eight months, and had been confined to her bed since the fore 
  part of March.
    The departed was born in Jackson, Me., July 31, 1849.  She was united in 
  marriage to Albert E. Currier in 1866.  For many years she resided in the 
  vicinity of Boston, coming to Olean, N.Y., to make her home with her son, 
  Edward E. Currier, the well known chemist, in 1907.  In 1915 her son became 
  one of the staff of chemical experts of the Quinn laboratories and in the fall 
  of that year Mrs. Currier moved to Smethport where she has since resided, 
  being held in the highest esteem by a wide circle of friends.
    Mrs. Currier was a woman of lively traits of character, who endeared herself 
  to all with whom she came in contact.  She was active in church circles and 
  during the war was an indefatigable worker in Red Cross soldier aid 
  activities.  She was active in literary circles, being a member of the 
  Smethport Travelers’ Club.  The demise of this splendid lady will be sincerely 
  mourned by a wide circle of friends.
    Mrs. Currier is survived by two sons, Edward, E. of Smethport, and Richard 
  J. of Brockton, Mass.
    The funeral was held at the family residence Saturday afternoon at 2:00 
  o’clock.  Rev. Dr. Haines of Atlanta, Ga., who is supplying the pulpit of the 
  First Methodist church officiating.  Interment was made in Rose Hill cemetery.
  
  Page 1.
    Mrs. Jessie Brooke, a former well known Smethport lady, died at her home in 
  Pittsburgh Saturday, following a stroke of paralysis.  The Brooke family were 
  natives of England, coming to the United States a number of years ago and 
  locating in Smethport.  For ten years this estimable family resided here, 
  moving to Pittsburgh about one year ago.  Mrs. Brooke was a lady who by her 
  true womanly qualities endeared herself to a wide circle of friends.  She is 
  survived by her husband, Ernest Brooke of Pittsburgh, two sons, John of 
  Cleveland, and Luther, a prominent metallurgist of Pittsburgh; also a daughter 
  living in England.  The body, accompanied by members of the family, was 
  brought to Smethport Tuesday afternoon and the funeral was held at St. Luke’s 
  Episcopal church at 5:30 o’clock, Rev. W.E. Van Dyke officiating.  Interment 
  was made in Rose Hill cemetery.
  
  Page 3.
    Jas. McDade, aged 78 years a prominent Kane resident died at his home in 
  that city on Wednesday of last week.  Deceased was a veteran of the civil war 
  and was a pioneer oil operator who possessed wide financial interests.  He is 
  survived by his wife, a step-son, one daughter and four sons.
  
  Page 3.
    The Bradford Star-Record of June 30 says.
    The death of William L. Wells, for years one of Bradford’s most honored 
  citizens, occurred at 7 o’clock last evening at his home, No. 213 Jackson 
  avenue.  Death has removed from our midst a valuable citizen who was dearly 
  loved by both old and young.  His death follows, however, a long illness.
    W.L.  Wells was born 65 years ago in Dunkirk, the son of W.R. and Ann 
  Lippencott Wells.  When a lad he studied telegraphy and in 1872 entered the 
  employ of the Atlantic & Pacific Telegraph company at Dunkirk.  IN 1877 he 
  became employed by the Erie railroad and remained with that company for nearly 
  40 years, until failing health forced him to retire.  During the greater part 
  of that time he was Erie ticket agent in this city.  He performed his duties 
  carefully and conscientiously and was highly regarded by the officials of the 
  company.
    Mr. Wells suffered a stroke of paralysis six years ago which obliged him to 
  retire from the position which he had held for so many years.  Since June 4 he 
  had been critically ill and not conscious since June 20.  Mr. Wells is 
  survived by his wife, Grace L. Wells and three children, Hugh Wells of 
  Philadelphia, and Miss Doris Wells and Charles Wells of Bradford.
  
  July 15, 1920.
  
  Page 1.
    Mrs. Mary E. Winslow of Crosby died Saturday night after a long illness.  
  She was 63 years of age, a woman beloved by all who knew her.  She is survived 
  by four sons and three daughters: William of Maston, Pa., Selbrun, George and 
  Kermit of Crosby.  Mrs. John Natello of Buffalo.  Grace and Gretchen of 
  Crosby.  The funeral was held Wednesday, the Rev. Mr. Edmunds officiating and 
  burial was in Colegrove cemetery.
  
  Page 1.
    Henry A. Chilcote, of No. 724 East Main street, died at his home at 5 
  o’clock Monday afternoon, aged 67 years,.  He is survived by his wife, two 
  brothers, six daughters, Mrs. Serianni, Richwood, W.Va.; Mrs. Iva Neice, Mount 
  Union, Pa.; Mrs. Leo Digel, Smethport; Mrs. Will Blake, Utica, Ohio; Mrs. 
  Zelma Ballard, Warren, Ohio; and Miss Freda Chilcote of Bradford; three sons, 
  Clay of Utica, Ohio, and Dewey and Bruce of Bradford.
    Mr. Chilcote who resided Bradford for more than eight years had been ill for 
  almost a year.
    Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the home.  The 
  Rev. P.N. Osborne officiated.  Mrs. Victor Digel and Wayne Hamilton sang 
  appropriate selections. The pall bearers were Thomas Harlow, Frank Titus, A.S. 
  McDaniels, P.C. Freeman, Plumer Perry and W.P. Lewis.  The burial took place 
  in Oak Hill cemetery.  Those from away in attendance at the obsequies were Mr. 
  and Mrs. Leo Digel of Smethport; Mr. and Mrs. Roy Ripple, Mt. Alton; Mrs. L. 
  Ripple, Mt. Union, Pa.; Mrs. Harvey Ballard, Warren, O.; Miss Iva Niece, 
  Mapelton, Pa.; Mr. and Mrs. James Serianni, Richwood, Va.; William Ripple and 
  daughter, Mrs. Fox of Brookville, Oliver Chilcote and Howard Chilcote of Mt. 
  Union, Pa., and Clay Chilcote of Utica, O. – Bradford Sunday Herald.
  
  Page 8.
  Coryville:  One of our oldest residents, Mr. Volney Washburn, died at his home 
  Friday night.  He was an old soldier, a man of sterling character and his 
  demise will be mourned by a wide circle.  Mr. Washburn was 82 years of age.  
  The funeral was held Monday.
  
  Page 8.
  Port Allegany:  Clarence Selden son of Mr. and Mrs. A.M. Selden of this place, 
  died at Warren, Saturday P.M., and was brought here for burial.  He leaves a 
  wife and two children.
  
  July 22, 1920.
  
  Page 1.
    The death of Michael Fay an esteemed resident of Keating township occurred 
  Wednesday morning, heart disease being the cause.  He was 67 years of age.
    Mr. Fay came to Keating township with his parents 55 years ago and settled 
  upon the old homestead on Open Brook.  At the time of his marriage he 
  purchased the farm in Gifford Hollow and resided there for the remainder of 
  his life, developing the farm into one of the best in the county, and becoming 
  one of Keating township’s substantial citizens.
    He was an industrious man, a good farmer, such as form the backbone of rural 
  communities and his death brings sincere regret.
    His wife died more than twenty years ago and three daughters and a son 
  survive, namely Miss Katherine Fay who lives on the farm; Miss Anna Fay of 
  Cleveland Ohio, Mrs. Agnes Hanley of Olean and Urban Fay who also resides on 
  the farm.
    The funeral was held at St. Elizabeth’s church Friday morning, the Rev. P.J. 
  Donahue officiating, and burial was in St. Elizabeth’s cemetery.
  
  Page 1.
    The death of Mrs. Eliza Sherer of East street occurred Thursday morning with 
  startling suddenness.  Although she had been in poor health for a long time 
  her condition when she arose Thursday morning was apparently as good as it had 
  been for several weeks past.   She ate breakfast and then within a few minutes 
  turned to her son, Asa, and said she felt badly.  He assisted her to bed and 
  immediately summoned her sister, Mrs. Byron Badger, who lives next door.  Mrs. 
  Badger responded immediately and reached her sister’s side a few minutes 
  before the end came.  When a physician arrived Mrs. Sherer was beyond earthy 
  aid.  Heart disease was the cause of death.
    Mrs. Sherer was a home-loving woman, devoted to her children, who found her 
  life work and enjoyment in the family circle, although ever ready to lend a 
  helping hand wherever needed in the community.  Her helpful and kindly 
  personality endeared her to many friends and much sincere sorrow was expressed 
  when the news of her sudden ending became known.
    She was born Feb. 23, 1857, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Asa Darwin Hamlin, 
  who resided in the old Hamlin homestead, just three doors from the house in 
  which Mrs. Sherer died.  She was married in Olean, Dec. 14, 1874 to Christian 
  Sherer, who preceded her to the Great Beyond a number of years ago.  Three 
  sons, Clarence, Asa and Fred, and one daughter, Elsie, survive to mourn the 
  loss of a mother whose every thought was for their welfare and they have the 
  community’s sympathy in their bereavement.  Three sisters also are left, Mrs. 
  Flora Backus and Mrs. Byron Badger of Smethport and Mrs. S.C. Townsend of 
  Lancaster, Ohio.
    The funeral was held at All Saints’ Episcopal chapel, East Smethport, Sunday 
  afternoon at 2 o’clock, the Rev. W.E. VanDyke officiating.  The final 
  obsequies were attended by a large concourse of friends of the departed.  The 
  remains were laid at rest in the family plot in Rose Hill cemetery.  Many 
  beautiful floral tributes paid a silent testimonial to the regard in which 
  this good woman was held.
  
  Page 3.
    The Bradford Sunday Herald says:  The death of Clarence Selden of New York, 
  formerly of Bradford, and son of Mr. and Mrs. A.M. Selden of Port Allegany, 
  Pa., occurred at the Warren hospital.  Funeral services were held at the home 
  of his parents in Port Allegany at 10 o’clock Tuesday morning.  Deceased, 
  while a resident of this city lived with his family on Mechanic St.  He was a 
  graduate of the Bradford High School and a former member of Company C., 16th 
  regiment.  He was an electrical engineer by profession, and for a number of 
  years was in the employ of the New York Edison company with which he held a 
  splendid position.
  
  Page 5.  
    Infection caused by picking a pimple on her lip nine days before caused the 
  death of Mary Shaffer, 17 years old, in the Olean hospital, Friday.  She was a 
  daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Shaffer of that city and it is understood the 
  family formerly resided at Norwich.
  
  July 29. 1920.
  
  Page 1.
  Bradford Star-Record Tuesday: Running across the street to secure his toy 
  aeroplane, yesterday afternoon at about 4o’clock, Gerald McIntyre, the 7-year-
  old son of Mr. and Mrs. William D. McIntyre, of No. 237 South avenue, was 
  struck by a passing automobile, sustaining fatal injuries.  He was taken at 
  once to the hospital but was breathing his last when he reached that 
  institution.
  
  Page 4.
    Mrs. William Kolbe passed away at her home in Bradford, at 3 o’clock, 
  yesterday morning after a long illness pneumonia developing causing her 
  death.  Some time ago she suffered a stroke and had been unconscious much of 
  the time since.
    She was a woman who devoted much of her life to hard work, and up till the 
  past two years, had lived in West Eldred, on a farm which thy recently sold 
  before moving to Bradford.  She was 51 years of age, and leaves her husband, 
  two boys William Jr., and Fritz Kolbe of Bradford, and two daughters, Miss 
  Lena Kolbe of Bradford and Mrs. Fred Robinson of Prentissvale.  Also surviving 
  are three sisters, Mrs. Mary Washburn, of Newark, N.J., Mrs. Emma Prosser of 
  Indian Creek and Mrs. Minnie Strait of Eldred and two brothers, George Warner 
  of Smethport and William Armbuster, Arcade, N.Y., and step-father Andrew 
  Armbuster of Eldred.
    The funeral will be held from the Baptist church here tomorrow at 1 o’clock, 
  Rev. Fairweather, of the M.E. church officiating and interment will be made in 
  Oak Hill. – Eldred Eagle.
  
  August 5, 1920.
  
  Page 1.
  Bela C. Gallup, one of Port Allegany’s most prominent citizens and a man 
  widely known around the county died at a Buffalo hospital last Thursday 
  following an operation for kidney trouble with which Mr. Gallup had been a 
  sufferer for the past three years.  He was about 74 years of age and during 
  his life was identified closely with Port Allegany’s business history.  He 
  established the Gallup hardware store in 1867, the first of its kind in the 
  town, and it continues to flourish the business now being carried on by Mr. 
  Straker.  Mr. Gallup had been interested in the banking business in Port 
  Allegany as well as in other lines of public usefulness.
    He was an upright man and a valuable citizen, one whose loss will be keenly 
  felt.  He is survived by his wife and the following brothers and sisters; Mrs. 
  Ghordis Burdick, Mrs. Lewis Raymer, Mrs. Chester Rice, Leander, Dorten and 
  Delos Gallup.
    The funeral was held in Port Allegany Sunday.
    Among those in attendance at the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Chester Rice of 
  Cohocton, N.Y. and Mr. and Mrs. Delos Gallup of Avoca, N.Y.
    Those who attended from Smethport and nearby places were, Mr. and Mrs. Frank 
  Gallup, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Gallup, Mr. and Mrs. A.L. Gallup, Mr. and Mrs. J.W. 
  Bouton, Mrs. U.D. Fischer, Mr. Warley Gifford, Mr. C.M. Colegrove, Mr. and 
  Mrs. Lewis Raymer, Mr. and Mrs. Ward Raymer, Miss Octavia Raymer, Mr. and Mrs. 
  J.V. Gallup, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Ross, Mr. and Mrs. Wellington Burdick, Mr. and 
  Mrs. Scott Walker, Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Oviatt, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wilson, Mr. 
  and Mrs. Fred D. Gallup, Mr. and Mrs. W.S. Palmer, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hull, 
  Mr. and Mrs. John J. Abbey, Mrs. Sarah O. Armstrong and others.
  
  Page 3.
    The body found in the Allegany river at Salamanca, Thursday, was identified 
  Friday as that of Miss Bridget Carroll of Bradford, who was employed for many 
  years in the Bay State Hotel in that city.  There seems to be no question that 
  her death was accidental; that she lost her way while bound for the home of 
  relatives; wandered to the river bank and fell in.  She had only partially 
  recovered from a severe illness and it is believed a fainting spell caused her 
  fatal fall into the water.
  
  Page 8.
    Mrs. C.M. Slack an esteemed woman of Eldred, died Tuesday afternoon after an 
  illness of long duration.  She was 70 years of age and is survived by several 
  children, one of them being Mrs. B.G. McFall, wife of the editor of the Eldred 
  Eagle.
  
  August 12, 1920.
  
  Page 3.
    Joseph McGavisk, son of William McGavisk, of Eldred township, died at 
  Okmulgee, Okla., Monday night, from the result of burns received on July 23, 
  when a portion of a boiler blew out throwing a stream of scalding water upon 
  the back of the young man.  His father had gotten as far as St. Louis when 
  advised of his son’s death.
    Deceased was a young man who had a legion of friends and his sad death has 
  been a blow to all.  The remains were brought to Eldred yesterday and the 
  funeral will be held from St. Raphael’s church tomorrow at 9 o’clock, 
  interment to be made at Sartwell.  Surviving are his parents, two brothers, 
  Paul of Okmulgee, Okla., and James at home; and one sister Kathryn, at home.
    Joseph McGavisk was born at Nelson Run, Pa., November 23, 1897.  He was in 
  the 616th aerial squadron in the war.   The following accompanied the remains 
  home from Oklahoma; James and Thos. McMann, Paul McGavisk, Tim Phalon, Mrs. 
  Frank McMann and two children, L. Phalen, Mrs. Chas. Berquist and child and 
  Mrs. Arthur Elsert and two children. – Eldred Eagle.
  
  August 19, 1920.
  
  Page 6.
    Hon. Mortimer F. Elliott passed away at his home in Mansfield Thursday, 
  August 5, at 9 p.m., following an illness of several years.  He was born Sept. 
  24, 1839, in Cherry Flats, the son of Col. Nathaniel A. and Anna Myra Hart 
  Elliott, who came to this county with his father, Nathaniel Elliott, and his 
  brother Oliver in 1808, from Penobscot, Maine.  They settled at Convington and 
  later moved to Cherry flats.
    Mortimer F. Elliott was born and reared on the farm of his father in Cherry 
  Flats, being educated in the country schools of this county.  He attended 
  Alfred University, but did not graduate.  Early in life he began to show a 
  liking for law and at his first opportunity he went to Wellsboro, the county 
  seat, to study law with Judge Stephen F. Wilson, who is said by the older 
  generation to be the best Judge Tioga county ever had.  Admitted to the bar 
  June 2, 1862, he opened an office in Wellsboro.  Here his remarkable love for 
  the law, his huge capacity for work and his integrity and earnestness in any 
  case brought to him a large practice.
  (Obituary is quite lengthy about his involvement in law and politics and is 
  not included here)
    Mr. Elliott is survived by his brother, Dr. F.G. Elliott, of this boro, and 
  sister, Mrs. T.O. Whitnall, of Syracuse, N.Y.  His wife, Sarah J. Merrick, 
  sister of Major Merrick of Wellsboro, died several years ago.  Two nephews, 
  Charles M., of Wellsboro, and Harry E. Elliott, of Sinnemahoning survive.
    Aside from most liberal bequests to all his surviving relatives, Mr. Elliott 
  gave the sum of $50,000 to the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, 
  proposed to be built at Wellsboro.  The bequest in the will was made with the 
  following comment:
    “This bequest is entirely voluntary on my part and not on the solicitation 
  of any person of persons whatsoever.  I have the highest regard and admiration 
  of the soldiers and sailors and marines who risked their lives and gave up 
  their business and parted form their families and friends to save their 
  country and I deem this a fitting occasion to do something that will be of 
  material benefit to them.”
  
  August 26, 1920.
  
  Page 1.
    The death of George A. Wescott of 99 Seward avenue, occurred Thurs. morning 
  at 3:10 o’clock at the Kane Summit hospital of Bright’s disease, of which he 
  had been a sufferer for some time.  Deceased had resided in this city for the 
  past 30 years and was highly esteemed by all who knew him.  For several years 
  he was employed as foreman of the job printing plant in connection with the 
  Evening Record.  He also followed the farming industry conducting 
  the “Beechwood” farm at Belvidere, N.Y.  He was a member of the Bradford 
  Typographical Union No. 185, and of the Pressmen’s Union at Akron, O.
    Mr. Wescott was born in Smethport 61 years ago.  He is survived by his wife 
  and three brothers, Arthur Wescott of Middleport, N.Y., William Wescott of 
  Corrollton O., and Clayton Wescott of Oil City. – Bradford Star-Record.
  
  Page 5.
    Anna Sawaya, aged 9, of Olean was struck by a car driven by Charles Price, 
  Erie railroad detective, at Olean, Wednesday night and instantly killed.  
  Authorities are investigating the accident.
  
  Page 5.
    Louise Wilson, aged 13 years, was drowned in Cuba Lake Wednesday evening, 
  before the eyes of girl companions not skillful enough in the water to save 
  her.  The little girl with her mother and uncle were visiting the lake and had 
  rented a cottage.
  
  September 2, 1920.
  
  Page 6.
    Warren, Pa., Aug. 28. – Two killed and three injured is the toll of an 
  automobile accident which occurred yesterday afternoon at 3:40 o’clock at 
  Deadman’s crossing at Saybrook, a small town 12 miles from here.  The 
  unfortunate car was struck by a Pennsylvania passenger train.  All of the 
  occupants lived in Kane, Pa.
    The dead are Mrs. Winslow Russell, aged 45; Harriet, a daughter, aged 9; the 
  injured are Miss Edith Bodine, arm fractured and contusions about the body.  
  Winslow Russell, husband of the killed woman, right ear split open and general 
  lacerations of the face, Harold Russell, abrasions of the face and head.
    The Russell family and Miss Bodine were driving from Chautauqua lake to 
  their home in Kane.
    According to an eye witness the car had nearly cleared the track when the 
  train struck the rear end of the machine.  Mrs. Russell and her daughter were 
  thrown forty feet.  Miss Bodine was thrown twenty feet clear of the wreckage.  
  The two woman and girl were riding in the back seat, while the men, who 
  escaped with only injuries were riding in the front of the car which was not 
  demolished in the least.  The mother and daughter were killed instantly as the 
  train crew and passengers reached their side as soon as the train stopped on 
  emergency brakes, but no sign of life was apparent.  The mother was battered 
  so hard that there was scarcely a bone in her body that was not broken.
    The bodies were placed in the baggage car and taken to their home in Kane.  
  At Sheffield, Dr. Pryor boarded the train and administered to the injured.
    Mr. Russell is superintendent of the Kane Water Works and a director of the 
  Union Petroleum Oil Company of Buffalo.
    The crossing at which the accident occurred is the same one at which Dr. 
  Kalbfus of the State Game Commission met death in a similar accident about a 
  year ago.
  
  Page 6.
    Thomas Gaines of No. 135 Main St. this city, was instantly killed and Police 
  Chief John Howe and J.G. Troutman, an agent of the internal revenue 
  department, were injured late Sunday afternoon when the chief’s car turned 
  turtle near Steamburg, N.Y., says the Bradford Era.  The accident was caused, 
  it is said, by the criminal carelessness of the driver of another automobile 
  who crowed Chief Howe’s car into the ditch.  The identity of this driver is 
  unknown, as he proceeded to speed away, without pausing to aid the victims of 
  his recklessness.  His car bore a New York license.
    The accident occurred at about 5:30 o’clock at a point on the highway about 
  one mile from Steamburg in the direction of Corydon.  Mr. Howe was driving at 
  the rate of about 25 miles an hour on the right side of the road when he met a 
  car driven at a reckless rate of speed on the wrong side.  This car was going 
  between 50 and 60 miles an hour, the chief said, and the driver had one arm 
  around a girl.  Seeing that a collision was imminent the chief turned sharply 
  to the edge of the road.  One of his wheels went into the ditch and broke.  
  The car turned completely over, rolled across the road and then righted itself.
    Chief Howe was tightly wedged in the wreckage of the driver’s seat, this 
  fact probably saving his life.  Mr. Gaines, who was seated beside the chief, 
  was hurled to the ground and pinned under the car.  Mr. Troutman, who was in 
  the back seat, was thrown out, suffering a gash on his head, and an injured 
  back.  He did not lose consciousness, however, and extricated Chief Howe from 
  the interior of the car.  Then both of them proceeded to get Mr. Gaines from 
  under the car.  They found him dead, however, his head being crushed and one 
  arm almost severed.
    Mr. Gaines body was taken to Salamanca, N.Y., and the coroner notified Mr. 
  Troutman, whose home is in Pittsburgh, received treatment for his severe 
  injuries in Salamanca.  Chief Howe who was quite badly bruised returned to 
  Bradford before having his injuries dressed.
    Mr. Gaines, the victim of the fatality, was well known and deservedly 
  popular in Bradford.  He was 60 years old, and is survived by his wife and two 
  daughters, Mrs. Daniel Keonan of Parkersburg, W.Va. and Miss Wilma Gaines.
    Mr. Gaines had been agent and collector for the Bradford Brewing Company for 
  the last five years.  He had made many friends both in Bradford and in the 
  various towns to which his business took him.
  
  September 9, 1920.
  
  Page 3.
    John R. Cooper of Degolia, prominent  manufacturer, died at 8:20 o’clock 
  Friday morning in the Bradford hospital where he recently underwent a serious 
  surgical operation.  Mr. Cooper had been ill for only one week.  He was 
  admitted to the hospital on Tuesday and underwent an operation there that 
  afternoon.
    Mr. Cooper was born in Bullycastle, County Antrim, Ireland, 65 years ago, 
  and came to the United States when 19 years old.  Hr lived for some time in 
  Hornell, moving from that city to Degolia 23 years ago.  Mr. Cooper was in the 
  chemical manufacturing business, being part owner of the Newton Chemical 
  Company at Degolia, his associates being his son, John A. Cooper and John Troy 
  of Olean.
    Mr. Cooper’s character and personality won him a high place in the esteem 
  and affection of residents of this vicinity.  In his business relations he was 
  respected as a man of sterling integrity and marked ability.
    He is survived by his wife, three sons, Daniel M. Cooper of Westline, John 
  A. Cooper of Backus, and Edward Cooper of Degolia; three brothers, Davis and 
  James Cooper of Ambridge, Pa., and Robert Cooper of Smethport and one sister, 
  Miss Mary Cooper of Degolia.
    Mr. Cooper was a member of the First Presbyterian church, Bradford, and of 
  the Masonic orders of that city.
    The funeral took place at 2 o’clock Monday afternoon at the home in Degolia, 
  Rev. F. Dean Miller, Ph.D., pastor of the First Presbyterian church 
  officiated.  The services were under the auspices of Trinity Commandry Knights 
  Templar.  Burial was in Oak Hill cemetery. – Bradford Era.
  
  Page 3.
    John Norman MacLean, 15-year-old son of Mrs. Josephine MacLean died suddenly 
  of heart disease at his home in Bradford Friday morning.  The boy was stricken 
  while in the bath room and was found in a critical condition by his mother.  A 
  physician was summoned but the boy was dead when he arrived.  He is survived 
  by his mother and a brother, William.  The family moved to Bradford from 
  Kushequa about two years ago.
  
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    The death of Mrs. Grace M. Edgar, wife of Edward G. Edgar of Hazelhurst 
  occurred at the Kane Summit hospital yesterday afternoon following a month’s 
  complications after the birth of a fine baby boy.  Mrs. Edgar was 23 years old 
  and besides her husband leave two small children.  Her sad death has cast a 
  gloom over her many friends, the husband and children having the sympathy of 
  all in their sad bereavement. – Kane Republican, Thursday.
  
  Page 5.
    Private funeral services for Mrs. William Wallace Brown took place at the 
  family home in Bradford, Tuesday morning.  Burial was at Alfred, N.Y.  Among 
  those from out of town who attended the funeral was F.W. Brownell of 
  Smethport.  This estimable lady died Sunday morning after an illness of five 
  years.  She was 80 years of age and is survived by her husband, W.W. Brown, 
  Esq., and one daughter, Mrs. F.P. Schoonmaker of Bradford.
  
  September 16, 1920.
  
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    George W. Hackett of 74 Foreman street, Bradford, for years a well known and 
  respected resident of Smethport, died suddenly Saturday night. 
    Mr. Hackett was of the pioneer stock of this part of the country and for a 
  number of years was a farmer in Keating township, afterward moving to 
  Smethport where he ran a restaurant for a time and was also engaged in other 
  business.  Nine years ago he went to Bradford and entered the employ of 
  Bovnird and Seyfang and was a faithful and popular employe of that plant 
  during his residence in Bradford.  The news of Mr. Hackett’s sudden death was 
  received with sincere sorrow in Smethport and the bereaved family have the 
  sympathy of the community.
    Mr. Hackett is survived by his wife Ormanda Hackett, three sons, James N. 
  Hackett of Smethport, J.B. Hackett of Detroit, and Leon L. Hackett of 
  Bradford; a daughter, Mrs. Effie James of Bradford; and one brother, Judson 
  Hackett of Smethport.
    Mr. Hackett was a member of the P.H.C. and of Local No. 700, International 
  Order of Boilermakers.
    The funeral was held at his late home in Bradford at 10 a.m. Wednesday, the 
  Rev. Mr. Collins of the Bradford M.E. church, officiating.  The remains were 
  brought to Smethport and laid at rest in Rose Hill cemetery.
  
  September 23, 1920.
  
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  CHARLES GEARY DEAD 
  M. S. Geary was called to Bradford Monday by the death of his brother, Charles 
  C. Geary of Mt. Alton, formerly of Smethport, which occurred at the hospital 
  in that city at 10 o'clock Monday morning.
  Mr. Geary was seized with illness last spring, while working in Bradford. He 
  returned to Mt. Alton where he made his home with his mother. As his case did 
  not yield to treatment he was taken to the Bradford hospital several weeks 
  ago, where little could be done for him. He suffered greatly during the last 
  weeks of his Illness, being unable to receive any nourishment, even water, for 
  days. He started to fail in health, following the amputation of a leg several 
  years ago.
  Mr. Geary was 45 years of age. During his residence in Smethport he was 
  employed on the Kushequa railroad.
  He made many friends all of whom will deeply regret the news of his demise. He 
  is survived by his Mother, Mrs. Chas. Geary of Mt. Alton; two sisters, Mrs. 
  Frank Schreiber of Johnsonburg, Mrs. T. C. McCarthy of Salamanca and 3 
  brothers, M. S. Geary, Smethport; John Geary, Salamanca and M. P. Geary of 
  home.
  The body was brought to Smethport Tuesday morning and taken to the home of Mr. 
  and Mrs. Geary.
  Funeral services were conducted at St. Elizabeth's church Wednesday at 9:00 a. 
  m., Rev. Donohue officiating. Interment was made in St. Elizabeth's cemetery.
  
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    Florence May Walker Wiles of buffalo, entered into rest after a brief 
  illness, Friday, Sept. 17.  She was born in East Smethport about 25 years ago, 
  graduated from the schools there and attended Smethport High School for two 
  years, going from here to Buffalo, where in 1915 she graduated from the State 
  Hospital as a trained nurse.  In May 1917, she married Linn Wiles of that city 
  who survives her, with a daughter, Florence, one week old.  Her parents, Mr. 
  and Mrs. Samuel Walker are also left to mourn the loss of a daughter who was 
  one of this vicinity’s most beautiful girls and a devout church worker.  The 
  following brothers and sisters also survive:  Earl Walker and Mrs. James 
  Rieley of Buffalo; Nell, Lloyd, Ruth and Howard of East Smethport.
    Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. W.E. Van Dyke at All Saints 
  chapel on Monday, and the remains were laid at rest in Rose Hill cemetery.
  
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    Milton Melvin, aged 45, of Bradford, founder of Bon Air Sanitorium, died 
  Sunday, after an illness of several years.  He was one of Bradford’s best 
  beloved citizens and his loss is greatly deplored.  He died at the sanitorium 
  which he founded 14 years ago.  He is survived by a wife and son Milton and 
  three brothers, John P., Thomas J., and Chas.C. Melvin, all of Bradford.
  
  Page 6.
    Funeral services for the late Miss Nettie Duntley of Keating township were 
  held last Thursday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock at her late home, Rev. N.I. Mack 
  of the Baptist church officiating.  Interment was in Rose Hill cemetery.
    Miss Nettie Duntley passed away Monday afternoon Sept. 13, 1920, at her home 
  in East Smethport.  She had been in ill health for some time from a 
  complication of diseases and while it was known she could not recover the end 
  came unexpectedly.
    Miss Duntley was born Sept. 1st, 1860.  She was the youngest daughter of 
  John and Jane Duntley.  Three sisters survive to mourn her loss, Mrs. G.T. 
  Tweed of East Butler, Pa.; Mrs. Chas. Hartmayer, of Buffalo, N.Y., and Mrs. 
  Chas. Curtis of East Smethport.
    Miss Duntley was a life long member of the Baptist church.  The record of 
  her life is the record of one of the most consistent, devoted and beautiful 
  Christian characters that graced earth and blessed humanity.  Her life was 
  truly one spent for others, kind and generous to all and the world is better 
  for her having lived in it.  The many floral tributes showed the high esteem 
  in which she was held by those who knew her, for to know her was to love her.
  
  September 30, 1920.
  
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    The death of Mrs. Ann Eliza Stull, widow of the late James H. Stull, 
  occurred at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Grace Haskins in Angelica, N.Y., on 
  Sept. 22, pneumonia being the cause.
    Ann Eliza Terry was born in the village of Greene, Broome county, N.Y., 
  nearly 80 years ago.  At the age of nine her mother died and she came to 
  Smethport to live with her uncle, Monty Rose on the farm which is now occupied 
  by Rose Hill cemetery.  IN 1859 she married Melvin Keyes of Eldred and three 
  children were born to them, all of whom are deceased.  March 8, 1870, she 
  married James H. Stull of Eldred.  About 36 years ago they came to Smethport.  
  Four children were born to them; Mrs. George Howard, deceased; Mrs. Fred H. 
  Nourse of Keating township, Mrs. Grace Haskins of Angelica, N.Y., and Mrs. 
  Clayton Wales of Bolivar, N.Y.  Since the death of Mr. Stull March 6, 1919, 
  she has visited with her daughters.  She was a member of the Smethport lodge, 
  L.O.T.M.
    The funeral was held at the home of the deceased in East Smethport, Saturday 
  afternoon at 2 o’clock, the Rev. N.I. Mack of the Baptist church officiating.  
  Interment was in Rose Hill cemetery.
    Out of town relatives in attendance at the funeral were; Mr. and Mrs. 
  Clarence Miller, Nathan Miller, Earl and Ernest Miller, Mrs. Elma Whitney and 
  Mr. and Mrs. B. Frazer of Centerville, N.Y., Mr. and Mrs. Howard Haymer of 
  Fillmore, N.Y.; Mrs. Sam Young of Canaden, N.Y.; Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Haskins 
  and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Haskins of Angelica, N.Y.; Mr. and Mrs. Mack Windsor 
  Olean, N.Y., and Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Moses of Port Allegany.
  
  October 7, 1920.
  
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    After resting in the cemetery at Tours, France, for almost two years the 
  remains of Forrest Small have been exhumed, shipped to America, are now in New 
  York and will be brought to Kane and given burial with military honors in 
  Forest Lawn cemetery.  The Intelligence that the body of this Kane hero had 
  arrived in New York was flashed here today in a telegram from the government 
  to the boy’s mother, Mrs. Katherine Small.
    Forrest Small was a first class sergeant of the 414th telegraph battalion.  
  He died October 5, 1918, in the hospital at Tours, a victim of flu and 
  complications. – Kane Republican.
    The body of Sergeant Small arrived in Kane Monday and the funeral was held 
  Tuesday.
    The body of Corporal W.W. Crawford, another Kane soldier who died in France, 
  is also on the way home and it is expected that both bodies will arrive at the 
  same time and the two funerals held the same day.
  
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    Robert Lewis McLean, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. McLean of Betula, died at 
  the Olean General hospital, where he had been a patient last Thursday 
  afternoon.  Funeral services were held in Colegrove Saturday.  Burial was in 
  the Colegrove cemetery.
  
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    Sheffield, Pa., Oct. 4. – To scare away boys who were annoying her, Mrs. 
  Harry Hall, of Barnes, a village just south of here, discharged a revolver 
  through the doorway of her room Saturday night and in doing so shot and 
  fatally wounded 15-year-olc John Alling.  The boy died at 4 o’clock Sunday 
  morning.
  
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    Bradford Star-Record of Tuesday gives the following additional details of 
  the death of W.W. walker, brief mention of which was made in the Democrat last 
  week;  The death of William W. Walker, for 30 years a resident of Bradford, 
  occurred at the McKean County Home at Smethport, Sept. 28, of ailments 
  incident to old age.  Deceased was 74 years of age and a native of London, 
  England, where he received a liberal education.  He came to this country 34 
  years ago.  Deceased is survived by his wife and one daughter, Mrs. Frances 
  Houck Stewart and five grandchildren.  Arrangements are being made for 
  obsequies to be held in Bradford.
  
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    Daniel W. Derby of Farmers Valley died at the Bradford hospital at 5:30 
  o’clock Tuesday morning where he had been a medical patient for about 10 
  days.  Deceased was born November 22, 1842, at Marilla, N.Y., and had lived at 
  Farmers Valley between 35 and 40 years.  Mr. Derby was a member of the 
  Smethport Odd Fellows lodge for nearly 40 years.  Funeral  announcement 
  later.  The services will be held at his late home and will be conducted by 
  the Odd Fellows.  Deceased is survived by his wife, Mrs. Hortense King Derby. –
   Bradford Star-Record.
    Mr. Derby was a gentleman who was held in the highest esteem by a wide 
  circle of acquaintances throughout this section.  News of his demise comes as 
  a great shock to his many friends.
  
  October 14, 1920.
  
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    Glen Blair Stilson, 7-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Stilson of East 
  Smethport, was fatally injured at 5:30 o’clock by being struck by an 
  automobile driven by Claude Heinlein of Smethport.  The accident occurred in 
  front of the residence of Irvin Coon, across the street from the little boy’s 
  home.
    The child was carried quickly to the house and Dr. Robert Hamilton and Dr. 
  Burg Chadwick were summoned who found that the boy was so badly injured as to 
  be beyond medical skill.  His skull was fractured and his jaw broken as well 
  as other injuries.  He died about 3 o’clock Saturday morning.
  (Article continues at length concerning inquest and accident so only portions 
  are included here.)
    The automobile was coasting down the grade from Kings Corners when the 
  little boy darted suddenly into the street directly in the path of the car 
  which was moving at a rate of between 15 and 25 miles per hour.
    The child appeared so quickly and was so close to the car that it was 
  impossible to avoid striking him.  The driver turned to the left as a group of 
  children on the right barred a chance in that direction.
    Little Glen became became confused and darted in the same direction as the 
  car was turning.  It was shown that Claude Heinlein made every effort to avoid 
  the child, ran his car over the sidewalk and brought it to a stop in the yard 
  of the Tanner residence on the left side of the street.
    The stricken parents are receiving the sympathy of the entire community.  
  Glen was a bright, lovable little boy, who would have been eight years old in 
  January.
    Funeral services, which were largely attended were held at the late home of 
  the little victim Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Noble I. Mack of the Baptist church 
  officiating.  Burial was in the Rose Hill cemetery.
    Funeral services for the little victim were held at the Union church, East 
  Smethport, Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock, Rev. Mr. Pang and Rev. Noble I. 
  Mack officiating.  The church was filled with sorrowing relatives and friends, 
  notably the boy’s schoolmates and Sunday school class.  The casket and alter 
  were covered with beautiful floral tributes.  Interment was in Rose Hill 
  cemetery.
  
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    Smethport people heard with regret of the death of Guy H. Gifford, son of 
  Z.D. Gifford of Union street, which occurred at the Higgins Memorial hospital 
  in Olean, Thursday, Oct. 7, 1920, following a short illness.  The remains were 
  brought to his father’s home here Thursday night and the funeral was held at 2 
  o’clock, Saturday afternoon, the Rev. W.E. Van Dyke officiating.  The remains 
  were laid at rest in Rose Hill cemetery, a delegation from the Olean lodge, 
  Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen acting as bearers.
    He was born in Emporium, December 17, 1871, and when a young boy came to 
  Smethport with his parents.  He attended school here and worked in the sawmill 
  owned by his uncle, S.J. Gifford for a number of years.
    About 15 years ago he went to Olean and entered the employ of the 
  Pennsylvania railroad company and remained with that company until his death.  
  He was a quiet, industrious man and a good citizen whose death is greatly 
  regretted.
    Besides his father he is survived by two sisters, Mrs. H.H. Weaver of Davis, 
  W.Va., and Mrs. L.H. Dickinson of Smethport.
  
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    Bradford Era, Friday: - John N. Brown, nonagenarian and widely known pioneer 
  resident of Bradford township, was instantly killed at 9:15 o’clock yesterday 
  morning when he was struck by a W.N.Y.&P. work car in front of his home in 
  Browntown, halfway between Custer City and Lewis Run.
    The fatality occurred as Mr. Brown was walking down the driveway leading 
  from his house to the road. This driveway is crossed by the W.N.Y.&P. tracks.  
  According to a statement made to the Era by a member of Mr. Brown’s family, 
  the work car suddenly began to back up as Mr. Brown was crossing the tracks.  
  It is said that there was no one on the rear of the car.  Naturally, Motorman 
  Daniel Reidy, who was at his post on the front platform, was unable to see 
  whether the track behind the car was clear.  Accordingly, with no one on the 
  rear platform to give warning, Mr. Brown is said to have had no way of knowing 
  that the car was about to move. 
    The aged man was knocked down and crushed beneath the wheels which passed 
  over his chest.  Death was instantaneous.  The car had moved for several feet, 
  before Motorman Reidy was aware of the accident.  He then stopped the car and 
  to his horror, found Mr. Brown’s body beneath the wheels.
    The body was taken to Custer City and thence to Koch’s undertaking 
  establishment in this city where it was prepared for burial.  The funeral will 
  take place at the home in Browntown at 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon.
    Mr. Brown was born in Blandford, Hampton county, Massachusetts, June 15, 
  1830.  He came to McKean county with his father in 1844.  For a time he was 
  engaged in the lumber business.  In 1885 Mr. Brown moved to his farm in 
  Browntown and lived there until his death.
    In 1849, Mr. Brown was married to Samantha L. Davis of Bradford township.  
  To this union was born three sons and one daughter, all of whom survive their 
  father.  They are F.A. Brown of Bradford and Harry and L.E. Brown of Lewis 
  Run; and Mrs. L.H. Kreiner of Bradford.  Twelve grandchildren and 13 great 
  grandchildren also survive.
    Mr. Brown had held various township offices including that of auditor.  In 
  early life he was a Whig in politics, later becoming a Democrat.  He cast his 
  first presidential ballot in 1852, when Franklin Pierce, Democrat, was 
  selected over General Winfield Scott, Whig.  Mr. Brown had voted in every 
  presidential election since that time, making a total of 17 presidential 
  ballots which he had cast.
  
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     Funeral services for the late D.W. Derby, who died at the Bradford hospital 
  on Monday of last week were held at the family residence at Farmer Valley last 
  Thursday afternoon.  Services were conducted by Smethport Lodge, I.O.O.F. of 
  which the deceased was a member, a large number of members of that order from 
  Smethport and vicinity being in attendance.  Prayer was conducted by Rev. Pang 
  of the Farmers Valley church.  The body was taken to Marilla, N.Y. for 
  interment.
  
  October 28, 1920.
  
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    Samuel Schoolmaster, well known Smethport young man and world war veteran, 
  passed away at his home on West Main street Sunday afternoon of peritonitis, 
  following a short illness.  He was taken sick just a week prior to his death 
  and from the first his condition was realized to be serious and failed to 
  respond to treatment.
    The young man served during the great war with C. company, 112th inf., 
  Keystone Division, participating with that organization in its stirring 
  campaigns from Chateau Thierry to the Vesle and in the Argonne.  His record of 
  service was a splendid one.  He also served with Company C. of Bradford on the 
  Mexican border in 1916.  He was a member of the reorganized Co. C., at the 
  time of death, holding the rank of corporal in the organization.  He was a 
  member of Bucktail Post, American Legion, Smethport, the Smethport Camp, 
  Modern Woodmen of America and the local lodge P.H.C.
    Prayer services in which local service men and fraternal organizations 
  participated were held at the family home at 9:30 this Wednesday morning, Rev. 
  Gregson of the M.E. church officiating.  Following this service the remains 
  were taken to Bradford being accompanied by a large delegation of veterans.  
  The funeral will be held at the armory of Co. C., N.G.P., that city at noon 
  today and burial will be in Oak Hill cemetery there.  Funeral and burial will 
  be with full military honors.
    Samuel Schoolmaster was born in Bradford 28 years ago, the family moving to 
  Smethport when he was a small lad.  He was an unassuming young man with a high 
  sense of patriotic duty as his valiant military record attests.
    He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Schoolmaster, two sisters, 
  Mrs. Irene Sheldon of Smethport, and Mrs. Ellen M. Bestwick of Bradford; two 
  brothers, Walter L. and Frank Schoolmaster, Jr., and his grandfather, Samuel 
  French of Smethport.
    
  Page 1.  (The following week is was published that this information was in 
  error and that the parents requested that “their son be allowed to rest 
  undisturbed, with his comrade, peacefully sleeping under the hallowed soil on 
  which they valiantly made the supreme sacrifice in France”)
    The body of Sergeant Robert Cleveland of Crosby who fell while leading a 
  platoon of the famous 5th Marines in action at Chateau Thierry, is being 
  brought to the United States from France.  When the body is expected the 
  Democrat has been unable to ascertain.  This is the first body of the several 
  war victims from this vicinity to be brought home.
    The record of Sergeant Cleveland is one to cause a thrill of pride to the 
  wide circle of friends and acquaintances in this section.  Enlisting in the 
  Marines he was assigned to the 5th regiment which had just been recalled from 
  Haiti, on the eve of its departure for France.  Although a recruit among 
  seasoned veterans, promotion came rapidly to the Crosby young man and at the 
  historic Chateau Thierry and Belleau smash of the Marines he was a sergeant 
  and played an important part in leading a platoon which distinguished itself, 
  and fell before the hail of enemy fire.  He was cited and awarded the Croix de 
  Guerre for conspicuous bravery in leading his men.  Norman Simkins of 
  Smethport was with Robert Cleveland in that engagement.
  
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    Mt. Jewett, Pa., Oct.  – Miss Gertrude E. Vreeland was found dead in bed 
  early in the morning of October 11th at Ocean Grove, N.J., where she had gone 
  with her father in search of health.  Miss Vreeland had made her home with her 
  aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Williams of this place for the past three 
  years and was a member of the Methodist church in Mt. Jewett.  For several 
  years she had been a sufferer from cardiac trouble and had made many friends 
  by her sunny disposition and optimism.  Burial was made in the family plot in 
  Evergreen cemetery at Elizabeth, N.J. – Bradford Era.
  
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    Death gleaned from the home of her parents, Miss Josephine, daughter of Mr. 
  and Mrs. J.B .Shea, at 2:45 o’clock Wednesday afternoon.  The only consolation 
  in the sad event being the knowledge that relief after a long illness, has 
  come to her.
    Deceased was born in Eldred, Oct. 21, 1899, and passed away but one day 
  prior to her 21st birthday.  She was a graduate of the Eldred High School, a 
  charming young girl who made friends easily, popular with all, and to have her 
  taken away while but upon the threshold of life, is a great blow to not only 
  her relatives but to legion of young friends.
    She was not a strong girl, and after finishing her school here, her health 
  became a serious matter of consideration to her parents and in spite of every 
  effort that was possible to do to ward off the threatening consumption, she 
  gradually weakened, and last Sunday had a severe relapse.  Her brothers who 
  were away hastened home, and during the fore part of the week she recovered 
  somewhat.  Buoyed up by thoughts of her coming birthday, and by her brothers’ 
  presence, encouraged a false hope and when the reaction came, Wednesday, her 
  weakened frame could not withstand the strain and Death closed her eyes to the 
  pain and suffering of this world.
    The relatives surviving are her parents, five brothers, Martin, Joan, 
  Francis, Emmett and Edmund Shea, and one sister, Mrs. J.H. Hagans of Hornell, 
  N.Y., and they have the sincere sympathy of the whole community in their great 
  bereavement.
    The funeral will be held from St. Raphael’s Catholic church, tomorrow 
  morning at 9 o’clock, interment in St. Raphael’s cemetery. – Eldred Eagle.
  
  November 4, 1920.
  
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    Wednesday morning at 4:30 o’clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Robert 
  Hamilton, occurred the death of Mrs. Katheryn Taylor one of Smethport’s most 
  highly esteemed residents.
    Mrs. Taylor had been suffering for a number of months with diabetes and 
  Brights disease, and during the past two weeks her condition became steadily 
  worse until the end came.
    She was born in Smethport, Nov. 4, 1857, a daughter of the late Dr. S.D. and 
  Mrs. Lucretia Freeman.  In 1876 she married Frank N. Taylor, who died about 8 
  years ago.  One child was born to them, Bessie, now the wife of Dr. Robert 
  Hamilton of Smethport.  Mrs. Taylor lived for a number of years in Buffalo, 
  N.Y., and in Los Angeles, Calif. And returned to Smethport about two years ago 
  and resided at her home on Rose Hill avenue until two weeks ago when she went 
  to the home of her daughter.
    She was a woman well beloved by those who knew her and her death is the 
  occasion of sincere sadness.  Besides her daughter, Mrs. Robert Hamilton, she 
  is survived by one sister, Mrs. H.C. Wills of Smethport.
    The funeral services will be held at the home of her daughter, Friday 
  afternoon at 2 o’clock, the Rev. W.E. Van Dyke officiating.  Interment in Rose 
  Hill cemetery.
  
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    William Irons, an aged and highly respected resident of this section died at 
  3:30 Saturday afternoon, following a brief illness, of infirmities attendant 
  with old age.  He would have been 86 years of age his next birthday.
    Mr. Irons, who was unusually vigorous and active for one of his years, lived 
  alone on the Andrew Campbell farm on Marvin creek, near the county farm.  On 
  Friday he was seized with a sudden attack of illness and Dr. Ostrander and his 
  son C.E. Irons of this borough were summoned to his bedside.  Saturday morning 
  the patient showed no signs of improvement and was taken to the county home 
  nearby where he could receive expert nurse attendance.  However, his death 
  occurred later in the day.  The body was brought to Smethport Saturday evening 
  and to the home of C.E. Irons on E. Main St.
    William Irons was one of nine children of Gideon and Miama Stark Irons 
  pioneer residents of this section.  The father came to this section from Rhode 
  Island early in the 19th century.  Of this large family two brothers now 
  survive, George and Steve, both of Keating township.
    Mr. Irons was born in this vicinity and his long and busy life was spent 
  hereabouts where he successfully followed the vocation of farmer.
    He is survived by the following children:  Mrs. Jud Hackett of Keating 
  township and C.E. and Clayton Irons of this borough.
    The funeral was held at the Irons’ home Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock, 
  Rev. W.E. Van Dyke of St. Luke’s church officiating.  Interment was in Rose 
  Hill cemetery.
  
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    William J. Healy, who had been identified with the Consolidated Window Glass 
  company for a number of years, died suddenly at his boarding house in that 
  place Saturday morning.  He was 52 years of age and unmarried.  Heart disease 
  from which he had been a sufferer for a year or more caused his death.  The 
  funeral and burial took place in Bradford Tuesday morning.
  
  Page 6.
    The death of Mrs. Alice Carter took place Wednesday, October 20th, at her 
  home in Jamestown, following a very brief illness of acute indigestion.  Mrs. 
  Carter was 69 years of age.  She was born at Port Allegany, and lived in this 
  vicinity until about ten years ago, making her home for many years on Comes 
  Creek.  About ten years ago she moved to the state of Washington, where she 
  made her home with her son until his death about five years ago when she moved 
  to Jamestown where she had lived with her daughter since.  Mrs. Carter was a 
  very estimable woman, and her death comes as a shock to many friends in this 
  section.
    She is survived by two daughters, Maud Carter of Hattiesburg, Miss., and 
  Mrs. Flora Burns of Jamestown.  She also leaves three brothers, A.L. Holden 
  and A.C. Holden of this place and C.C. Holden of Davenport, Ia., and one 
  sister, Mrs. Flora Dunn, Hattiesburg, Miss.
    The funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at two o’clock at the home 
  of A.C, Holden on Chestnut street, Rev. A.E. French officiating.  Interment 
  was made at the Fairview Cemetery.  
  
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    Bradford Era, Thursday:  Bradford and Smethport service men and other 
  citizens of the two communities joined yesterday in paying final tribute to 
  Corporal Samuel C. Schoolmaster of Company C.  The young Smethport soldier’s 
  funeral took place at noon in this city, with full military honors, Company C 
  and Bucktail Post American Legion of Smethport, participating in the 
  ceremonies.
    The rites were carried out in accordance with Corporal Schoolmaster’s own 
  wishes under the direction of Company C., the organization in which he served 
  on the Mexican border and in France, and in which he re-enlisted last spring.
    There was a funeral service at Smethport in the morning after which Corporal 
  Schoolmaster’s body was brought to the armory in this city where it lay in 
  state until 12 o’clock.  At that hour a simple but impressive service took 
  place, with Rev. Mr. Gregson of the Smethport Methodist church officiating.  
  At the conclusion of this service the military funeral procession was formed 
  with Company C., Bucktail Post, American Legion, and John C. Roche Post, 
  Veterans of Foreign Wars, forming the escort.  Col. F.P. Schoonmaker, former 
  commander of Company C., was among those in line.
    The pall bearers were Irvin McCarthy, Thomas Clark, Jr., William Nellis, 
  Axel Vanblad, Paul Denning and Joseph Feury, all service men of Smethport.  
  The firing squad was made up of the following members of Company C:  Corporal 
  Clyde McCann, Cyril Newton, Elmer Middleborough, George Brink, Arthur Adamson 
  David Lee, Francis Wade and George Anderson.  Taps were sounded at the 
  graveside in Oak Hill cemetery by Buglers Guy Hughey and Jack Edmonds with 
  Bugler Elton Cormey sounding the echo.  The color bearers were Alfred Franklin 
  and M.R. Bain of John C. Roche Post.
    Among the floral offerings were those from Bucktail Post, Company C., the 
  non-commissioned officers of that company, and John C. Roche Post.  Bucktail 
  Post furnished the automobiles for the funeral cortege.
  
  November 11, 1920.
  
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    Mrs. Celeste Hyde, age 71 years, a former well known and highly respected 
  Smethport resident, passed away at her home in Saskatchewan, Canada, where she 
  had resided for several years, last Thursday.
    The deceased is survived by two sons both former well known residents of 
  this place; George H. and J.C. Hyde of Buffalo.
    The body was brought to Smethport and the funeral was held at St. Luke’s 
  Episcopal church Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock, the Rev. W.E. VanDyke 
  officiating.  Interment was in Farmers Valley cemetery.
  
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    Dr. W.R. Palmer, of Johnson burg, one of the best known surgeons in this 
  section of the state and surgeon-in-chief at the Ridgway hospital, died 
  Wednesday morning while on the way to the Ridgway hospital, following an auto 
  accident on the new state road between Johnsonburg and Ridgway.
    The accident happened shortly after seven o’clock while Dr. Palmer and Gust 
  Florin, also of Johnsonburg, were on their way to Ridgway.  The latter is in 
  the hospital seriously injured.
    It is the general belief that something went wrong with the steering 
  apparatus of the car.  The accident happened near the Cummings Run Bridge at 
  the foot of a hill.  The car skidded into the ditch on the left side of the 
  road.  The front end of the car sunk into the soft earth and the rear end was 
  thrown forward over the end of the culvert, the machine almost standing on its 
  front end.
    M.J. Hall of Ridgway was the first to discover the accident but being unable 
  to do much he hurried to the brick plant near Johnsonburg, for aid and on his 
  return found the truck of the Ridgway Electric Light company on the scene.  
  Both men were placed on the truck and hurried to the hospital, but Dr. Palmer 
  passed away before the institution was reached without regaining consciousness.
    He is survived by his wife, one daughter and two sons. – St. Marys Gazette.
  
  November 18, 1920.
  
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    The sad tidings reached here Monday of the sudden death of Sherwood R. 
  Chase, which occurred at Tulsa, Oklahoma, Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock.  Mr. 
  Chase was taken ill Friday with tonsillitis and Sunday afternoon underwent an 
  operation at the Tulsa hospital, but his condition was unable to stand the 
  ordeal and he died upon the operating table.
    Sherwood Rightmyer Chase was born in Emporium, Pa., Feb 25, 1874, eldest son 
  of Mr. and Mrs. O.T Chase.  In 1889 the family moved to Smethport and Sherwood 
  worked in the Democrat and Miner offices and other places in this town until 
  1896, when he went to the oil fields of West Virginia and became an oil well 
  shooter.   He followed the oil developments westward and for years followed 
  the dangerous occupation in the Oklahoma and other oil fields.  He became an 
  expert in the handling of high explosives.  His industry and skill was 
  rewarded with well merited promotion until he became superintendent of the 
  Illinois Torpedo Co., with headquarters at Tulsa, which position he held at 
  the time of his death.  Mr. Chase was acknowledged to be one of the most 
  reliable authorities in the United States on matters regarding the use of high 
  explosives in oil fields and his advice and counsel were indispensable at the 
  national meetings of manufacturers.
    On July 15, 1920, he was united in marriage with Mrs. Alma Collins Porter in 
  Kansas City, Mo., and they visited his family here upon their honeymoon 
  journey.  At that time Mr. Chase informed the writer that he had reached a 
  position in life where he could enjoy himself and that within a few more years 
  he would be entirely on “easy street.”  His ending seems sadly incongruous, 
  that after flirting with death for years in the handling of high explosives, 
  winning himself a position of lucrative trust where his duties were performed 
  in comfort and safety, that his death should ensue from a comparatively 
  trifling ailment.
    Sherwood Chase was a “man’s man”.  His unswerving loyalty to his friends was 
  the keynote of a beautiful character.   Genial companion, sympathetic adviser, 
  sensible citizen and kind friend, who won his way strictly by his own 
  endeavors from the bottom to the top of his chosen calling.  Sherwood Chase 
  will live long in the memory of those who knew him best.
    Aside from his wife, a bride of a few months, he is survived by his parents, 
  Mr. and Mrs. O.T. Chase of this place and three brothers: G.O. Chase of Olean, 
  Roy Chase of Smethport, and Earl Chase of Wichita Falls, Texas.
    Mr. Chase was a member of the F.&A.M. and also of the B.F.O.E.
    The remains are expected to arrive in Smethport Thursday evening and the 
  funeral will be held under Masonic auspices, Friday.  It is impossible at this 
  writing to give the exact hour.
  
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    The remains of Mrs. Olaf Larson, who passed away at the home of her son, 
  Frank Larson of Drumright, Oklahoma, were brought to Smethport and funeral 
  services will be held at the home of her son, C.O. Larson of Rose Hill avenue, 
  at 2 o’clock Friday afternoon, the Rev. C.S. Larson of Port Allegany 
  officiating; afterward services will be held in the Swedish Lutheran church.
    Mrs. Larson was a highly esteemed woman who with her husband who died here 
  five years ago, had been residents of Smethport and vicinity for many years.  
  She was aged about 78 years.
    Surviving to mourn the loss of a loving mother are two daughters, Mrs. 
  Charlotte Peterson of New Orleans, La., and Mrs. Emma Shelander of Jamestown, 
  N.Y.  Four sons also survive, Lars Larson of Stillwater, Minnesota; Frank 
  Larson of Drumright, Oklahoma; and Charles and Albert Larson of Smethport.  
  Another daughter, Mrs. Roy McLeod of Drumright, died about one year ago.
  
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    Mrs. William Phelan died at her home at Newell creek, Friday Nov. 15th.  
  Deceased was born in County Tipperary, Ireland in 1837 and with her parents 
  came to America in 1852.  Two years later she was united in marriage to 
  William Phelan at Cuba, N.Y.  They went to Newell creek and established a home 
  in the wilderness being among the pioneer residents in that section.
    Mrs. Phelan was a woman of sterling character, a devout Christian who was 
  highly esteemed and respected by all who knew her.  She is survived by three 
  sons, James and John of Newell creek, and Michael, of Robinson, Ill., four 
  daughters, Mrs. P. McDermott, of Olean, Mrs. Patrick McCabe of Eldred, Mrs. 
  Edw. McCarthy and Miss Ella Phelan of Kane, also one brother, James Russell, 
  of Shinglehouse.
    The funeral was held from St. Mary’s church at Sartwell at 9:30 Monday 
  morning, Rev. Father Fisher officiating at the requiem High Mass.  Interment 
  was made in the Sartwell cemetery.
    Among those who attended the funeral were James Russell, John and Rose 
  Russell and Mrs. Florence Walters, of Shinglehouse, Mr. and Mrs. Edward 
  Hungerford, of Bolivar; Mrs. Kathryn Sullivan, of Smethport; Mr. and Mrs. 
  Patrick Dunn, Mrs. Agnes Lang, Mr. and Mrs. John Lane, Mr. and Mrs. John 
  Flain, Mrs. Thomas Moran and J.C. Fitzsimmons of Olean; Mrs. Kathryn 
  Fitzsimmons, of Port Allegany, and Mrs. Anna Howel of Eldred. – Eldred Eagle.
  
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    Frank W. Davis, one of the most prominent citizens of Bradford, died at 
  12:30 o’clock yesterday afternoon, at his home, No. 111 Jackson avenue.  He 
  had been in poor health for several years but became critically ill only about 
  two weeks ago.
    Mr. Davis was born in Bradford, June 8, 1844 and spent his entire life 
  here.  Accordingly he was one of the city’s oldest residents.  He was a widely 
  respected and highly successful business man and a veteran of the Civil War, 
  retiring with the rank of first lieutenant.
    Mr. Davis is survived by his wife, Mrs. Albina L. Davis, one daughter Mrs. 
  E.L. Adams, two granddaughters, Mabel and Elizabeth Adams; one sister, Mrs. 
  Frederick White of Chicago; and one brother, Fred. G. Davis of this city. – 
  Bradford Era, Friday.
  
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    Bradford, Nov. 11. – Mrs. Louise Blair, of 19 West Washington street is dead 
  as a result of a fractured skull received last evening when she was struck by 
  an automobile driven by Charles Fox, 18, of Derrick City.  The accident 
  occurred on the Mechanic street bridge and the unfortunate woman lived but a 
  few minutes after being struck, dying on the way to the hospital.
  
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    Yesterday morning at 8 o’clock at his home on Kennedy street, John Haggerty 
  passed from the ranks of the living.  Mr. Haggerty had been in poor health 
  since last spring, but had only been confined to his bed since last Sunday.
    Deceased was born on August 8, 1840, at Iroquois, Canada.  Mr. Haggerty and 
  family moved to Bradford from Corry, Pa., I 1878 and have since resided here.  
  Mr. Haggerty was manager of the Journal Oil company, of this city.
    There was no more kindlier, no more sympathetic man in Bradford than Mr. 
  Haggerty.  His heart was touched by every pitiful story, and he was always 
  ready to listen to the troubles of others and help in any way he could.  
  Always ready with a merry, kindly greeting he will be missed in this community.
    Deceased is survived by his wife and four children, Mrs. C.E. Judd, Miss 
  Alice Haggerty, Harvey J. Haggerty and Arthur J. Haggerty, all of Bradford, 
  and one granddaughter, Miss Margaret Judd, also of this city.
    Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock at the home, 
  the Rev. S.A. Keen officiating.  The burial will take place in Oak Hill 
  cemetery.  Bradford Sunday Herald.
  
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    The body of Lieut. Daniel McCarthy, who died in France in October, recently 
  brought to the States and to his old home in Bradford, where the funeral and 
  burial occurred with impressive military rites Tuesday.  Lieut. McCarthy 
  enlisted in the sanitary detachment, 112th Inf., later graduating from an 
  officers’ training camp I this country and was sent to France where his useful 
  service was terminated by death.
  
  November 25, 1920.
  
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    The remains of Henry King, aged 79, who died at Highland Park, Mich., 
  Saturday , arrived in Smethport Tuesday and were taken to the home of Mr. and 
  Mrs. W.S. Palmer on Main street, formerly the home of his brother, the late 
  Robert King.  Henry King was a lawyer, and 60 years ago was located in 
  Smethport, leaving here for Bradford, where he resided for a number of years 
  and moved from that city to Gulfport, Miss., and from that city went to 
  Detroit, Mich.  He was born at Leadbury, England.
    He is survived by his wife, one son, Andrus King and by three grandchildren; 
  two nieces, Miss Lallie King and Mrs. W.S. Palmer reside in Smethport.
    The funeral was held this Wednesday, afternoon at 2 o’clock at the house, 
  the Rev. W.E. VanDyke officiating.  Burial was in Rose Hill cemetery.
  
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    Mrs. Almira E. Whitely, an old and prominent resident of Bradford, died at 3 
  o’clock yesterday afternoon at her home, No. 519 East Main street.  She had 
  been in ill health for about a year.
    Mrs. Whitely was born in Smethport 76 years ago, and had lived in Bradford 
  since 1876.  During her long residence here, she won the respect and esteem of 
  all who knew her.  Mrs. Whitely was the wife of Richard E. Whitely well known 
  as the former editor of the Bradford Record and former county official.
    Mrs. Whitely is survived by her husband who has been ill for the past three 
  years, and by on e brother, C.S. King of Port Allegany. – Bradford Era, Friday.
    Mrs. Whitely was known by many of the older residents of Smethport and was 
  highly esteemed by all.  News of her death came as a shock to her friends here.
    Funeral services were held at the late home in Bradford at 8:00 o’clock 
  Saturday morning and the body was afterwards brought to Smethport where 
  interment was made in the family plot in Rose Hill cemetery.
  
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    Ghordis A. Burdick, pioneer citizen of Norwich township, passed away at his 
  home last Thursday morning form ills incidental to old age, as the years of 
  his life numbered ninety.  He was the youngest of the eight children of 
  Rowland and Alvira (Webb) Burdick, who came to Norwich township in 1815 and 
  hewed themselves a home out of the wilderness.  They were a sturdy family of 
  men and women who did their part as have their descendants in developing this 
  section of McKean county.  This family is truly remarkable for longevity, 
  Ghordis have reached 90 years of age, while his brother, George was 93 at the 
  time of his death and Ransome Burdick 103 years old when he passed away.
    Ghordis Burdick was a farmer and a life long resident of Norwich township 
  where he was held in high esteem by his neighbors and had many friends 
  throughout the county.  On Aug. 12, 1855 he married Viletta Gallup and six 
  children were born to them: Clarence Burdick, whose present location is 
  unknown; Elbert C. Burdick of Moorehead, Kentucky; Wellington L. Burdick of 
  East Smethport and Mrs. Alice Wilson, with their mother survive, while O.J. 
  Burdick and Mrs. Nina Fulkrod have passed away.  Also surviving is a sister, 
  Mrs. Emily Chapin of Weedsport, N.Y.  The funeral was held at Colegrove, 
  Sunday afternoon, the Rev. Arthur Gregson of the Smethport M.E. church 
  officiating.  Burial was in the Colegrove cemetery.
  
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    The funeral of Sherwood R. chase, who died in Tulsa, Okla., Sunday, Nov. 14, 
  was held at St. Luke’s church, Saturday afternoon, at 2:30 o’clock, the Rev. 
  W.E. Van Dyke officiating.  The funeral was under Masonic auspices, deceased 
  having been a member of the Tulsa lodge, F.&A.M.  There was a profusion of 
  most beautiful flowers, more than 200 lbs. of set pieces, bouquets, etc., 
  having been shipped from Tulsa.  While many friends here sent flowers, 
  including local Elks, as deceased was also a member of the B.P.O.E.  The 
  remains were laid at rest in Rose Hill cemetery.
    Those from out-of-town in attendance at the funeral included: Mrs. Sherwood 
  R. Chase of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and daughter, Mrs. Nadine Lucus of El Paso, 
  Texas; Mrs. Irma Toureene of Denver, Colo; Earl Chase of Wichita Falls, Texas, 
  and Mr. and Mrs. Glenn O. Chase of Olean.
  
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    The death of Henry Green, for many years a highly respected resident of 
  Smethport who left here 18 years ago and located in Seattle, Washington, 
  occurred last Thursday.  Many friends of this family in this vicinity 
  expressed sincere regret at news of his death.
    Surviving are his wife and two daughters, Mrs. Ed. Kraft and Miss Ruby Green 
  of Seattle and three grandchildren.  Also surviving are the following brothers 
  and sisters: Eben, John and Montford Green, Mrs. Emmett Miller and Mrs. Orson 
  Kimball of Seattle; Samuel Green and Mrs. G.H. Denning of Smethport.  The 
  funeral was held in Seattle Sunday.
  
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    Scipio Young, colored, died last night at 10:30 at his home 112 ½ Greeves 
  street after an illness of nearly three weeks.  He was 107 years of age the 
  fourth day of August last and had been a resident of this city since 1866.  
  The story of his life is an interesting one.
    He was born in slavery in Essex county, Virginia, and in the early days of 
  the Civil War ran away with a number of other slaves and joined the army at 
  Fredericksburg, where he was made body servant Lieut. Wilkinson, whom he 
  followed for several months and was left in Washington, D.C.  From there he 
  went in search of work and in October, 1862, fell in with General Thos. L. 
  Kane, whose servant he continued to be for many years.  He came with General 
  Kane to this locality when this entire section was a dense forest.
    Later he returned to Washington with the determination of joining his family 
  in Virginia, General Kane lost track of him and inserted an advertisement in a 
  Washington paper.  An acquaintance of Mr. Young saw the ad and informed the 
  latter and as a result he again entered the employment of General Kane.  In 
  1866 he moved his family to this city and was employed as a servant for 
  General Kane; worked in his mill and performed such other duties as befell the 
  lot of pioneers.
    He was engaged in the barbering business for a number of years, but during 
  the last quarter century had followed no special line of employment.  He is 
  survived by seven children as follows:  Henry, Grant, Mrs. William Vann and 
  Margaret of this city, Edward, of Cleveland, Ohio and Thos. J. of Smethport.  
  Five grandchildren also survive. – Kane Republican, Friday.
    The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock, at the First Baptist 
  church, the Rev. D.L. Woods officiating.  The services were very largely 
  attended and many followed the remains of this venerable man to their final 
  resting place in the Kane cemetery.
    The Democrat understands that this thrifty colored citizen left an estate 
  valued at $50,000, which will be divided equally among the seven children.
  
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    Wellsboro, Nov. 18. – Oscar Aikens, aged 17 years, went hunting alone last 
  Wednesday and was not found until Monday afternoon when the body was 
  discovered in the woods by a searching party.  His dog returned home Thursday, 
  but no trace of the young man was found, although parties scoured the woods 
  daily for miles around in search of him.  About 2 o’clock Tuesday afternoon 
  Glen Avery and William Wilkins found young Aikens’ body beside a stump three 
  or four feet high.  Everything pointed to the lad’s death being due to a 
  hunting accident.
  
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    Kane, Pa. Nov. 18. – John Wichman, 38, a driller, was crushed to death at 
  9:30 o’clock today when he slipped while thawing snow and ice from a belt at a 
  drilling rig one and a half miles from James City.  He was standing close to 
  the running engine when he slipped and fell across the belt, which caught the 
  lower part of his head, neck and the upper part of his chest.  He was whirled 
  around the pulley and the engine almost stopped, but continued to run 
  sufficiently long to throw out the body of the unfortunate man.
    Mr. Wichman is survived by a wife and four small children.  He was employed 
  by H.J. Stroup of Bradford.
  
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    Asher B. Wares of Rew City died suddenly at his home about 10 o’clock last 
  night.  Mr. Wares, who was an oil well worker, was well known and popular in 
  Rew and its environs.  His death came as a great shock to his family and 
  friends.
    Mr. Wares was 39 years old, and is survived by his wife, Mrs. Daisy Wares; a 
  two-year-old son, Gerald, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E.L. Wares of Wright’s 
  Corners.  He was a member of Rew City lodge of Odd Fellows. – Bradford Era 
  Friday.
  
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    John J. McCarten, 76 years of age, died Saturday afternoon about 3 o’clock 
  at his home in Mt. Alton.  He had been a resident of that place for fifty 
  years.  He is survived by his wife, three sons, John of DuBois; Frank of 
  Bradford and Cletus of Akron, Ohio; two daughters, Mrs. A.J. Yates of Mt. 
  Alton and Mrs. J.F. Gannon of Buffalo, and two brothers, William of Niagara, 
  Ontario, and Peter of Olean, N.Y.
  
  December 2, 1920.
  
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    The death of James J. O’Connell of Mt. Alton, occurred Saturday morning at 
  1:00 o’clock at his home.  Deceased was a member of the A.O.H. and C. M.S.A., 
  Branch No. 53.  For many years he was a merchant of Mt. Alton and had served 
  as justice of the peace.  Funeral services were held at St. Joseph’s church 
  Monday morning at 9:30 o’clock.  The body was taken to Bradford and was taken 
  to St. Bernard’s cemetery for burial.  Deceased is survived by his wife, four 
  daughter; Misses Jennie, Martha, and Margaret O’Connell of Mt. Alton and Mrs. 
  F.J McCarten of Bradford; five sons, Frank, James M., and J.J. Jr.,  William 
  and Matthew O’Connell, all of Mt. Alton; two sisters, Miss Theresa O’Connell 
  of Smethport and Mrs. James Kilmurry of Johnsonburg, and one brother, Thomas 
  O’Connell, of Tampico, Mexico.
  
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    James Reed, of Keating township, father, and Lester Reed of East Smethport, 
  brother of Jabe Reed, who died at the Bradford hospital on Tuesday of last 
  week from gunshot wounds inflicted by George Derkis in Lewis Run Monday night, 
  Nov. 28, went to Bradford and Lewis Run last week on receipt of news of the 
  tragedy.  They drove from Bradford to Smethport with the body and to the late 
  home in Keating township, where the funeral was held Thursday, Rev. Pang of 
  Farmers Valley officiating.  Interment was made in Farmers Valley cemetery.
  (Many articles published on the shooting and trial during this time)
  
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    Bradford Star-Record: Nov. 29: - Word was received in Bradford yesterday of 
  the sudden death of George M. Gaffney of Brookline, Mass., which occurred in 
  New York yesterday at the Imperial hotel, where he had taken a room on 
  Saturday.  Deceased who was a well known chemical man, formerly resided in 
  Kushequa.  His brothers, W.S. Gaffney and H.E. Gaffney of this city, left last 
  evening for New York.
    It is understood here that George M. Gaffney arrived in New York on Saturday 
  from his homecity and that he went to a hotel and registered.  He did not feel 
  well on Saturday and when he did not make an appearance on Sunday an 
  investigation was made when it was found that he was dead in his room.  Heart 
  trouble is believed to have been the cause of his death.  The late Mr. Gaffney 
  was married.  He was well known in this section where for many years he was 
  engaged in the chemical business.  Many friends will be shocked to hear of his 
  sudden demise.  R.J. Gaffney of Los Angeles Calif., and Gus Gaffney of Kane 
  are also brothers of the deceased.
  
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    Bradford residents were shocked today to learn of the death of Charles C. 
  Melvin, 2nd, owner of the Lyceum theater, which occurred at 12:10 o’clock this 
  morning, following an illness of very short duration.   Very few knew of the 
  illness of Mr. Melvin and the news of this death caused considerable grief 
  among the citizenry of this city, where the deceased had resided from 
  childhood and was beloved by both young and old.  Death has removed a most 
  worthy citizen who for years has been prominent in the affairs of McKean 
  county, and who enjoyed the respect of all who knew him.
  (Obituary is quite lengthy so only portions are included here)
    Mr. Melvin’s death was caused by pneumonia, which followed a cold, and 
  developed on Monday afternoon.
    Charles C. Melvin 2nd, was born in Limestone on June 10, 1872, the son of 
  Thomas J. and Marion B. Melvin.  He received his early education in the 
  Bradford high school and later attended the Bethlehem preparatory school and 
  Lehigh university.  After completing his term as county treasurer, Mr. Melvin 
  purchased the Lyceum theatre in Bradford and has since successfully engaged in 
  the motion picture business.  Deceased was a member of the Bradford lodge of 
  Elks and the college fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta.
    Deceased is survived by two brothers, John P. and Thomas J. Melvin; two 
  nephews, Parker L. and Milton F. Melvin; and an aunt, Mrs. W.E. Morgan, of 
  Chicago.  Another brother Milton F. Melvin died about two months ago. – 
  Bradford Star-Record, Nov. 24.
    The funeral was held Friday afternoon, at 2:00 o’clock at the home of Earl 
  C. Emery, Bradford, a cousin.
    The remains were laid to rest in Oak Hill cemetery, that city.  A number of 
  Smethport friends were in attendance at the final obsequies.
  
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    Mrs. Margaret Hoover, aged 78 years died at the home of her sister, Mrs. 
  Byron Hinman, at Bullis Mills, at 2 o’clock Saturday afternoon, after a long 
  illness from a tumor in the stomach and heart trouble.  She was a resident of 
  Olean, and had come up to visit her sister but the day before death came.
    Deceased was a highly respected woman, her husband, a veteran having died 
  several years ago, and her children mourn the  loss of a good mother.  She was 
  born I Hamburg, N.Y.  Three sons, George and Charles, of Olean, and Jacob, of 
  New York City, and one daughter, Mrs. Mary Kuhn, of Norfolk, Va., survive 
  besides the sister Mrs. Hinman.
    The remains were taken to Olean and the funeral held from St. Marys church, 
  Tuesday morning at 10 o’clock interment being made at Allegany. – Eldred Eagle.
  
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    William Hardie, one of the most widely known and popular citizens of DuBois 
  and a resident of Smethport many years ago died at his home in DuBois Monday, 
  Nov. 22, of bronchitis.  He was born in Scotland and came to America when 17 
  years old.  He is survived by his wife and son, George, who is a conductor on 
  the B.R.&P. railroad and now in a hospital recovering from injuries received 
  in a wreck.  Also surviving is his sister, Mrs. John Hewitt of Smethport.  A 
  niece, Mrs. Laura Van Dusen of Smethport attended the funeral which was held 
  under Masonic auspices at DuBois last Thursday.  Mr. Hardie having become a 
  Mason before leaving Scotland.
  
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    Comrade Thomas Harrington is dead.  No more will master word pictures from 
  his brilliant pen appear to light the reading public and no one delight the 
  reading public and none will miss him more than the writer.  The end came 
  peacefully at the home of his sister in Coudersport, following a brief 
  illness, Saturday night at midnight.  Following an attack of influenza a year 
  ago, his health had failed rapidly, although he had been up and about until a 
  few days before his death.  Mr. Harrington was 75 years of age.
    During his long and useful life he gave much, took little.  Running away 
  from home at the age of 14 he enlisted in the Union navy and served throughout 
  the Civil war, participating in a number of stirring engagements, was wounded 
  and cited for gallantry in action.  Following the Civil conflict he enlisted 
  in the regular army and saw extensive service on the Indian frontier.  He was 
  with the relief expedition which arrived on the Custer battlefield soon after 
  the massacre.  He improved the lonely days at isolated frontier garrisons to 
  splendid advantage and provided himself with an education as complete as a 
  college could offer.
  (Obituary is quite lengthy and only portions are included here.)
    Following the Indian Wars Mr. Harrington returned to Potter county and 
  followed the newspaper business, being conducted in an editorial capacity at 
  one time or another with the Coudersport papers and for a time edited a 
  newspaper in Johnsonburg.
    At the outbreak of the Spanish-American war, although well along in years, 
  Mr. Harrington again managed to get into the army and saw extensive action in 
  the Philippines.
    He never married, preferring the lot of the true soldier of fortune.  He was 
  an extensive traveler, having visited all countries of the globe and all 
  sections of the United States.
    As a vivid writer he was without a peer, whether in an editorial or news 
  sense his work bore the mark of genius and his poems which from time to time 
  have appeared in leading publications were soul-born and rank high as serious 
  contributions to literature.
    Thos. Harrington was born in Ireland, Dec. 24, 1846.  He came to this 
  country when 9 years old, making the trip alone.  He is survived by a sister, 
  Mrs. Fickler of Coudersport, with whom he had resided for some time; one 
  brother, John Harrington of Washington, D.C., and one half-brother, Wm. Glavin 
  of Smethport.
    The funeral was held in Coudersport Tuesday morning and in accordance with 
  Comrade Harrington’s expressed wish interment will be made in the national 
  cemetery at Arlington.
    Mr. Harrington was member of the Arch Jones Post G.A.R. Coudersport, in the 
  affairs of which organization he took an active part.
  (A tribute to him was also published in the December 16, issue on page 1)
  
  Page 1.
  Dr. John R. Biggins, aged 42, was found dead sitting in a chair at his offices 
  over No. 9 Mechanic street, about 2 o’clock Saturday afternoon.  Dr. Biggins 
  and his mother came to Bradford from Duke Center about one year ago.  They 
  formerly lived here.  Dr. Biggins is survived by his mother and four sisters, 
  Mrs. Frank of Kane, Miss May and Miss Julia Biggins of Atlantic City and 
  another sister who lives in the far west.  – Bradford Era.
    Dr. Biggins had many friends in Smethport who were shocked at the news of 
  his sudden death.
    The funeral was held at St. Bernard’s church, Bradford, Tuesday morning.  
  The remains were taken to Eldred for interment.
  
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    Fred L. Abbott, aged 31 years and a life-long resident of this city, was 
  found dead in the bath room of his home, No. 5 East Corydon street about 8 
  o’clock Wednesday morning.
    Mr. Abbott had been in poor health for a year or more and was subject to 
  heart attacks.  It is probable that he was stricken with one of these attacks 
  while in the bath room some time during the night.
    Deceased was a son of the late Calvin Abbott of the Bennett Brook road.   
  For some time past or until his health gave out, he was employed by Louis E. 
  Koch and was a very efficient employe.
    Deceased was a member of the Moose lodge, the Knights of Pythias and of Ben 
  Hur.
    Surviving are his wife and two sons Gail and Max Abbott; his mother, Mrs. 
  Elizabeth Abbott of the Bennett Brook road, and five brothers, Charles Abbott 
  of Watkins, N.Y., and Abraham Calvin, Harry and Thomas Abbott, all of 
  Bradford; six sisters, Mrs. A.A. Tibbitts, Mrs. John Wilcox, Mrs. Henry 
  Colley, Mrs. Ray Chamberlain, Mrs. Chauncey Askey and Miss Stella Abott all of 
  Bradford.
    Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the First 
  Baptist church  The body was laid to rest in Oak Hill cemetery. – Bradford 
  Sunday Herald.
  
  December 9, 1920.
  
  Page 8.
    Kane Republican, Monday: - Frank Collins of Renovo, Pennsylvania Ry. 
  engineer, died suddenly in camp near Keating Saturday afternoon.  He had been 
  in camp with a party of deer hunters and had just come in from a hunt.  He 
  took a chew of tobacco and accidentally swallowed it.  He became very sick at 
  the stomach and before medical assistance reached him he passed away, death 
  being due to heart failure brought on by fatigue from the hunt, aggravated by 
  the tobacco.  He was 60 years of age.
  
  December 16, 1920.
  
  Page 3.
    Henry Harrison Locke, aged 79, a well known resident of this city, died, at 
  his home, No. 103 South Kendall avenue, at 7:15 o’clock yesterday morning.   
  Mr. Locke had been ill for a year past form diabetes, although his improved 
  condition during the past few days caused his death yesterday to come as a 
  shock.
    For many years Mr. Locke had been a highly respected resident of this city 
  and a prominent manufacturer.  He was born in Littleton, Vt., and came to 
  Bradford in 1887?.  He founded the Locke Machine Works at that time which he 
  and his son conducted up the present date.
    Mr. Locke was a veteran of the civil war, having seen four years and six 
  months of active service.  He was a member of Company K, 7th Kansas cavalry, 
  and during service was offered a commission as lieutenant, which, however, he 
  declined.  He was a member of the Union Veteran Legion, Encampment No. 7 and 
  John S, Melvin Post, G.A.R.; also of Tuna Lodge, 411, I.O.O.F.  
    Mr. Locke is survived by his son, Guy H. Locke of this city; two sisters, 
  Mrs. Sarah Logan of Lexington, KY., and Mrs. Mary Truxall of Chattanooga, 
  Tenn., and one brother, Stephen Locke of Titusville. – Bradford Era, Saturday.
  
  Page 3.
    Bolivar, Dec. 10. – Mrs. A.C. McDonnell, a widow, whose home was in Bolivar, 
  was run over by an automobile in this village early today and so badly injured 
  that she died a few hours later at her home.
    The car was driven by Neil Crandall, 21 years old.  The authorities held him 
  to be blameless.  She leaves one son, Brannan McDonnell.
  
  
  December 23, 1920.
  
  Page 1.
    Charles Pratt, a well known and highly esteemed resident of East Smethport, 
  died at his home there Thursday, very suddenly.  Mr. Pratt was field 
  superintendent for the Camp Glass company’s gas leases, and started out 
  Thursday morning as usual to look after affairs at the well.  He commenced to 
  feel badly when a short distance from home and returned, and a physician was 
  summoned, but Mr. Pratt died within a few hours, heart disease being the cause.
    Charles H. Pratt, son of William and Sylvia Pratt, was born July 23, 1859, 
  in Keating township on what is now known as the Glavin farm.  He was a life-
  long resident of this vicinity, an industrious worker and good citizen, who by 
  his pleasing personality endeared himself to many friends who were sadly 
  shocked by news of his sudden death.  He was married August 20, 1895, to Miss 
  Rosa Callen of East Smethport.
    He is survived by his wife, one sister, Mrs. Mary A. Abbey, of East 
  Smethport, and a brother, Fred Pratt of Eldred, Pa.  Keith, the only son of 
  Mr. and Mrs. Pratt, died of pneumonia, while in the service of the U.S. during 
  the world war.
    The funeral was held at the house Saturday afternoon, the Rev. W.E. Van Dyke 
  of St. Luke’s church officiating.  Interment was in Rose Hill cemetery.  Among 
  out-of-town relatives in attendance at the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Fred 
  Pratt and daughter, Bessie, of Eldred; Mrs. A.M. Thamm of Bradford; Mr. and 
  Mrs. Gardner Callen and children, Claude Elizabeth, Harold and Essie of Akron, 
  Ohio.
  
  Page 3.
    Bradford Era, Saturday. – Dr. Oscar F. Kunkel, resident physician at the Bon 
  Air Sanatorium for the past ten years, succumbed last evening to the dread 
  disease which he had spent the best years of his life in fighting.  Dr. Kunkel 
  first went to Bon Air when the sanatorium virtually consisted of one shack.  
  Throughout the growth and development of the institution he was its medical 
  director, and played a prominent part in making Bon Air a potent influence in 
  the fight against the Great White Plague.
    Through a tragic coincidence, Dr. Kunkel’s death follows, by only a few 
  months, the death of Milton F. Melvin, founder of Bon Air, who also laid down 
  his life in the struggle to eradicate the scourge of turberculosis.
    Dr. Kunkel’s researches at Bon Air gave him a national reputation as an 
  authority on tuberculosis.  He was a frequent contributor to scientific 
  publications and his opinions carried much weight in medical circles.  Dr. 
  Kunkel’s recent experiments with the equipment donated to Bon Air by Mrs. 
  Hamsher, including X-Ray apparatus and the Alpine lamp, have added materially 
  to scientific knowledge of tuberculosis.  For the present, Dr. Kunkel’s 
  assistant, Dr. Kneiss will carry on his work.
    Dr. Kunkel was only 40 years old.  He is survived by his wife and two sons, 
  Alton and Lester Kunkel.  Funeral services will take place at the home at Bon 
  Air, tomorrow afternoon at 3 o’clock, with Rev. Dr. John Richelsen 
  officiating. A special car will leave Bradford at 2:30 o’clock for the 
  convenience of friends who wish to attend the services.
    Dr. Kunkel’s body will be taken on Tuesday to Reading, his former home, for 
  burial.
  
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    Mrs. Mary James George, wife of James George, Esq., one of Bradford’s most 
  prominent and highly esteemed residents, died at the family home in that city 
  early Tuesday morning, following a three months’ illness.  Mrs. George is 
  survived by her husband and one son, Ralph George.
  
  Page 6.
    Alvin Jordan of East Smethport went to Galeton Monday morning, being called 
  there by the death of his brother, Callen, aged 86 years.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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