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  McKean Democrat 1922
  DEATHS IN MCKEAN COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA JAN-JUNE 1922
  THE MCKEAN DEMOCRAT NEWSPAPER, (SMETHPORT)
  
  The following death notices appeared in the McKean Democrat from January thru 
  June during the year of 1922.  The date of publication is shown prior to the 
  item(s).  There is no implication that this is all that may have been 
  published in these editions since some editions may be missing and many of the 
  pages or portions thereof are unreadable.  
  Transcribed by Ronald J. Reid, 2010
  
  January 5, 1922.
  
  Page 1.
    Leander Gallup, one of the best known and most highly esteemed residents of 
  this section of the State died at his home in Port Allegany last Friday.  Mr. 
  Gallup was 86 years of age and is survived by a wife and two sons.  The 
  funeral was held Monday, burial being made in the cemetery at Colegrove.  The 
  Democrat will contain a more extended notice of the passing of this pioneer 
  resident next week.
  
  Page 1.
    Charles H. McVean of Wetmore road, passed away last Friday at noon, 
  following a lingering illness of nine years but becoming seriously ill only on 
  Sunday previously.  Mr. McVean was aged 45 years and before coming to this 
  city was a resident of Smethport.  He was an employe of Holgats Brothers until 
  one week ago, when he became dangerously ill.
    Besides his widow he leaves two children, Daniel, at home, and Isabelle, of 
  York, N.Y.; also three sisters, Mrs. E.W. Workley, of Smethport, Mrs. Jennie 
  F. McEnteer, and Mrs. Mary Schrieber, of York, N.Y.
     Burial services were held Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the family 
  residence and interment was made in Forest Lawn cemetery.
    Mr. McVean was a member of the I.O.O.F. and the Encampment at Smethport. – 
  Kane Republican.
  
  Page 2.
    Dr. Mary J. Hayes, Superintendent of the Kane Summit hospital, Kane, one of 
  the most distinguished women physicians of this section of Pennsylvania, died 
  on Wednesday of last week as the result of pneumonia.  Dr. Hayes was well 
  known in Smethport.
    Private funeral services were held in Kane last Sunday and interment was in 
  that place.
    Dr. Hayes was a sister of Mrs. Misha K. Kane of Kushequa.
    The Kane Republican pays the following high tribute to the deceased:
    Dr. Mary J. Hayes had been associated with the Kane Summit hospital since 
  the opening of that institution in 1887.  It was then located on Biddle 
  street.  She previously graduated from the University of  Buffalo Medical 
  College.
    During the years she was in the Kane Summit hospital she held the position 
  of superintendent and house physician, associated with and an assistant to Dr. 
  Evan O’Neill Kane.  During the past years her duties had been lighter due to 
  additions to the hospital staff.
    She was a physician of learning and skill and possessed of a most lovable 
  disposition, angelic, one is tempted to say.  She was beloved by nurses and 
  patients and her passing has caused a pall of gloom to descend upon the 
  hospital, where for years she typified the spirit of mercy, the source of aid 
  in tense moments, the never failing friend and comforter.  In her passing the 
  community has sustained a material loss as well as a spiritual force for all 
  things good that made itself felt by all who came in contact with her.  She 
  was one truthfully to be called a wonderful woman  - her accomplishments, 
  coupled with an all embracing love of humanity, with a generous and forgiving 
  recognition of its frailties, made her a character exceptional in the everyday 
  affairs of life.
  
  Page 3.
    Waldo E. Glass of No. 36 Hobson place, popular Bradford young man and 
  veteran of the great war, died at the Bradford hospital on Christmas Day of 
  injuries received in an automobile accident on December 17 at Foster Brook.  
  Mr. Glass was pinned underneath an automobile owned by J.R. Pale, which turned 
  turtle after the steering gear had broken.  Death was caused by internal 
  injuries received at that time.
    Mr. Glass was born on June 8, 1892 at Timbuck, Pa.  He had lived for some 
  years in Bradford where he was held in high regard by many friends.  He is 
  survived by his wife, Mrs. Charlotte A. Glass, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.H. 
  glass; one daughter, Marguerite Glass; one son, Waldo Glass, Jr., a brother, 
  Charles Glass, and a sister, Mrs. Charles Wagner, all of this city.
    Mr. Glass werved with Company C, 112th Infantry on the Mexican border, and 
  in France, making an excellent military record.  He was a member of Lieut. 
  John C. Roche Post, Veterans of Foreign Wars; the Sons of Veterans and the 
  Knights of Pythias.
    A military funeral was held in the armory at 2:30 o’clock Tuesday afternoon, 
  Rev. F. Dean Miller, Ph. D., officiating.  Burial was in Oak Hill cemetery. – 
  Bradford Era.
  
  Page 3.
    The remains of Private Oscar G. Kulman, killed in Argonne strife September 
  28, 1918, arrived in Kane, the soldier’s home last Friday.  The funeral was 
  held Sunday under auspices of the American Legion.
  
  Page 3.
    Miss Delia Russell, for ten years the head dining room at the New Thomson 
  hotel, Kane, died Christmas day at the Kane Summit Hospital from a surgical 
  operation.  She was a native of Johnsonburg.
  
  Page 3.
    Bradford, Dec. 27. – James F. Campbell, Jr., formerly a well known and 
  popular newspaperman of this city, died yesterday morning in Albuquerque, N.M.
    Mr. Campbell was born in Bradford 41 years ago, and spent most of his life 
  in this city, where he held the warm affection of a host of friends.  For 
  several years, Mr. Campbell was city editor of the Star-Record, and later held 
  the post of collector of county taxes.  About four years ago he left this city 
  to do war work at the DuPont munitions plant at Wilmington, Del.  His lungs 
  were affected by the acids and gases with which his work brought him into 
  contact and tuberculosis followed.
    Mr. Campbell is survived by his wife, Mrs. Isabel Cooney Campbell; three 
  children, Mary Alice, Jane and James Campbell; his father, James F. Campbell, 
  Sr., and a sister, Miss Cecelia Campbell, all of Bradford.
    The funeral and burial were held in Albuquerque.
  
  Page 3.
    Bradford, Dec. 27. – Robert Long, for many years a prominent resident of 
  Bradford, died at Los Angeles, on Christmas Day, from injuries received when 
  he was knocked down by an automobile on December 11.  The accident took place 
  while Mr. Long was crossing the street o the way to the home of a friend for 
  Sunday dinner.
    Mr. Long was picked up and carried to his friend’s home where he lingered 
  between life and death for two weeks, never regaining consciousness.  He died 
  at 4 o’clock, coast time, Christmas afternoon.
    J. M Malych received a telephone message to the effect that Mr. Long’s body 
  will be brought to Bradford.  The funeral services will be held at Mr. Long’s 
  former home, No. 122 Jackson avenue, at a time to be announced later.
    Robert Long was born in Ireland 78 years ago.  As a young man, he came to 
  this country with his brothers and sister.  Mr. Long entered the oil business 
  in Butler county, being one of the pioneers in the field.  Later he came to 
  the Bradford field, also as a pioneer operator, locating at Duke Center.  He 
  followed the oil business for a number of years with marked success, retiring 
  25 or 30 years ago.
    Mr. Long was a congenial companion and was highly respected for his 
  integrity and his Christian character.  He was a trustee of the First 
  Presbyterian church of which he had been a member since he first came to 
  Bradford.  He also was a member of the Bradford club and the Board of 
  Commerce, and was an active member of the Bradford Oil Exchange while that 
  organization was in existence.  
    Mr. Long’s wife died about six years ago.  He is survived by a niece and a 
  nephew in this country and by two nieces in Ireland.  Local friends do not 
  know whether or not Mr. Long’s sister and brother are still alive.
  
  Page 5.
    Mr. and M.S. Geary and daughter Mary, attended the funeral of the late 
  Timothy Altman, who was for many years an esteemed resident of Lafayette 
  township, which was held in Bradford Wednesday.
  
  Page 5.
    O.S. Greeley, formerly of Smethport where many years ago he was engaged in 
  business, died at his home at Knapp’s Creek, where he was a successful oil 
  producer and hotel proprietor, Firday, Dec. 23, after a brief illness.  Mr. 
  Greeley is survived by one son, Stewart H. Greeley, and two daughters. Mrs. 
  C.L. Knowlton of Dunkirk and Mrs. C.M. Carpenter of Genesco; also six brothers 
  and one sister.  Funeral services and burial were at Knapp’s Creek under 
  Masonic auspices.
  
  Page 5.
    Mrs. Teckla Troedson, aged 38 years and one of Crosby’s most highly esteemed 
  ladies, died at her home in that town Saturday, Dec. 24.  Mrs. Troedson had 
  been in poor health for some time past.  She was born in Sweden, her parents 
  coming to this country when she was a child.
    Besides her husband, Chas. Troedson she is survived by her father, John 
  Benson and two brothers, John and Fritz Benson of Crosby.
    Funeral services were held at the Crosby M.E. church at 2:00 o’clock Monday 
  afternoon, Dec. 26, Rev. E.G. Larson of Port Allegany and Rev. Edmonds of 
  Crosby officiated.  Burial was in the Colegrove cemetery.
  (Tribute published on next page of this issue and one published the following 
  week.)
  
  January 12, 1922
  
  Page 2.
    Wellsville, Jan. 7. – A.V. Hulin who was horribly burned yesterday morning 
  in a fire which killed his wife and destroyed his home, is in a critical 
  condition in Memorial hospital here.  There is little hope for his recovery.
    The death of Mrs. Hulin and the burning of her husband occurred at 2 o’clock 
  in the morning at their home four miles from Belfast.  Mrs. Hulin who was 74 
  years, 7 months old, discovered the fire in her chamber and called in Mr. 
  Hulin, 74 years old.  He could not leave his room by the door, but tried to 
  get out of the window.  He fell and hurt himself.  Injured, he went around the 
  house to the window of his wife’s room.  Within was a roaring fire.  His wife 
  screamed pitifully, each shout becoming weaker.  The aged man climbed up 
  several feet to the window and broke it cutting his hands.  His head and hands 
  were badly burned and he fell to the ground.  He then went half a mile to the 
  nearest farmhouse for assistance.  Blood was visible in every track he left in 
  the snow.
  
  Page 8.
    Two-year-old Margaret Burns, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Burns of  
  DuBois was burned to death when the family home was destroyed by fire last 
  Thursday.
  
  Page 8.
    Albert G. Huffman, 29, was killed by a fall of clay while working in a clay 
  mine near St. Marys last week.  He is survived by a wife and daughter.  
  
  January 19, 1922.
  
  Page 3.
    A telegram was received by Mrs. Jennie Douglass, mother of Myron Burns, who 
  gave his life on the battle fields of France stating that the body of her son 
  would arrive about tomorrow.
    The message read as follows:
  	Brooklyn, Jan. 7, 1922
    Body of Pvt. Myron D. Burns, 2,305,250, will arrive Brooklyn, N.P., about 
  January 14, and will be shipped to you at government expense but not until you 
  telegraph at government expense, confirming above shipping instructions.
    	Graves Registration Service.
    A message confirmation the shipping instructions was immediately sent and it 
  is expected that the body will arrive in Eldred the fore part of next weeks.
    It is expected that the Myron Burns Post of the American Legion will take 
  charge of the services and that the community will unite in paying a befitting 
  tribute to the memory of this lad who gave his life in defense of the great 
  principles of democracy. – Eldred Eagle.
  
  Page 3.
  Johnsonburg, Jan. 12. – Mildred Nelquist, 18 years old, was fatally burned 
  while attempting to rescue her sister, Bessie Nelquist, who was burned to 
  death in a fire that destroyed the Nelquist home on a farm near here this 
  morning.  The older girl succeeded in rescuing her two younger brothers but 
  was overcome by the flames while making a gallant but unsuccessful attempt to 
  save her sister.  The latter was burned to death in her bed.
    Albert Nelquist, the girl’s father, and his eldest son, Merle, returned home 
  from work on the night shift at a local paper mill, in time to carry Mildred 
  from the flaming house.  She was taken to the local hospital where she was 
  found to be burned so severely as to leave no hope for her recovery.
    The fire is believed to have started from an overheated stove in the 
  kitchen.  When Mildred Nelquist discovered the blaze she rushed to the room of 
  her two small brothers and got them out of the house.  She then returned to 
  rescue her sister Bessie, but was overcome by smoke and flames.
    Miss Mildred Nelquist died at the Ridgway hospital Friday.
  
  Page 5.
    Mr. and Mrs. C.L. Lorah left for Du Shore, Pa., Monday to attend the funeral 
  of Mrs. Lorah’s father, Mr. F.H. Farrell whose death occurred in Binghamton, 
  N.Y., Sunday.  Mr. Farrel who was one of Du Shore’s leading citizens, had been 
  in failing health for some time.
  
  February 2, 1922.
  
  Page 5.
    Mr. and Mrs. Louis F. Valentine, former well known residents of Warren, lost 
  their lives in the Knickerbocker Theater disaster in Washington, D.C., 
  Saturday night.
  
  February 9, 1922.
  
  Page 1.
    Bucktail Post, No. 138, American Legion, accompanied by the Smethport Band, 
  journeyed to Eldred Sunday afternoon and participated in the funeral services 
  of Myron burns, Eldred’s war hero, who paid the supreme sacrifice on the 
  battlefields of France.  The local delegation of veterans and musicians 
  numbered about fifty, while a number of other citizens made the trip.  The 
  journey was made in automobiles.
    The body of Private Burns, which arrived in Hoboken two weeks ago was 
  brought to Eldred Saturday and taken to the Eldred Opera House, where it lay 
  in state under guard of honor, composed of Eldred veterans, until the funeral 
  hour Sunday.
    The impressive military funeral was under the auspices of the Eldred Post, 
  American Legion, and occurred at 2:30 p.m.  The large auditorium was taxed to 
  its capacity by comrades and townsmen of the dead hero.  Four clergy men 
  officiated at the obsequies, Rev. Gates of Southwell, Rev. F. Obrien of Eldred 
  and the Rev. W.D. Van Dyke, pastor of St. Lukes’s Episcopal church, Smethport, 
  who served overseas with the 27th Division.  The eulogies paid at the bier of 
  the departed hero were truly inspiring.  Following the services, the cortege 
  formed in front of the Opera House and moved to the cemetery in the following 
  order.  Hearse and mourners in automobiles, Eldred Band, Eldred Post, American 
  Legion, Smethport Band, Bucktail Post, American Legion.  Pall bearers and 
  flower bearers were members of the Eldred Post.
    At Oak Hill cemetery, the military exercises of the American Legion were 
  conducted, a bugler sounded taps and a firing squad fired volleys as the final 
  clay claimed the earthly being of this brave boy whose life was consecrated to 
  duty and real service.
    Myron Burns was killed in July, 1919 soon after the Third army, to which his 
  unit was attached went into action.  He was killed while doing outpost duty 
  and was cited for conspicuous heroism and posthumously decorated.  He was aged 
  about 18 years at the time of his death.  Eldred citizens have already honored 
  his memory by erecting a handsome, enduring granite memorial fountain on the 
  Main street of that town known as the Myron Burns Memorial Fountain, which was 
  dedicated in October, 1920.
  
  Page 3.
    Port Allegany Report –Argus:  This morning at 6:30 o’clock Herbert Smith was 
  mustered into the presence of the great Commander, a victim of poison gas.  
  Herbert who served the greater part of his time with the U.S. Army overseas o 
  Hospital Train No. 59, was carried in the line of duty as nearly as possible 
  to the most dangerous points of battle.  He had been ill from that time, but 
  kept up an unfailing fund of cheerfulness.
    He leaves to mourn his death his wife, his parents Mr. and Mrs. George 
  Smith, three brothers, Morris, Clarence and Edward; two sisters, Edna and 
  Katherine; also one half brother, Raymond E. Hale, a World War Veteran who was 
  very seriously wounded while in action at the front; besides hosts of friends 
  in the entire community.
    The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at the Grimes Church, with prayer at 
  the house at 1:45 and services in the church at 2:30.  Rev. Jay Baker 
  officiated, and interment was made in the Grimes Cemetery.  The Frank Burt 
  Post of the American Legion was in charge of the funeral.
  
  Page 5.
    Wilbur Irons, one of this section’s best known residents, died at his home 
  near Smethport about 7:00 o’clock Wednesday morning.  Mr. Irons had been 
  ailing for some time past.  He was about 79 years of age and is survived by 
  his widow, two brothers, William of Marvin creek, George who resides in 
  California, also two sisters, Mrs. Chas. Bates of Kasson and Mrs. Florence 
  Bigelow of Emporium.  At the time the Democrat goes to press Wednesday 
  afternoon, funeral arrangements have not been made.
  
  Page 5.
    Mrs. Nathanial Gallup, one of Norwich township’s most revered residents, 
  died Sunday at the home of her son, Ed. Gallup, where she had been given every 
  loving care during her last illness.  She was 75 years of age and is survived 
  by one daughter, Mrs. Orlo Bard of Betula and one son Ed. Gallup, prominent 
  Colegrove resident.  The funeral occurred Wednesday afternoon and interment 
  was made in the Colegrove cemetery.
  
  February 16, 1922.
  
  Page 1.
    ON the evening of Feb. 13, 1922, Emma Marion, second daughter of the late 
  Henry Hamlin and Hannah McCoy Hamlin, his wife, and wife of the Rev. Dr. 
  McCandless.  The death of Mrs. McCandless, though not altogether unexpected 
  came suddenly and was a shock to the entire community.
    Emma Marion Hamlin was born in Smethport, Dec. 26, 1858 and Smethport has 
  always been her home.
    Mrs. McCandless has been a woman whose rare personality was enhanced by 
  unusual and winning charm, to which was added the culture and poise of 
  intelligent study and with contact with other well trained minds.
    Her love of nature has been sweet and unaffected loving them all, the birds, 
  the flowers, the trees, the clouds, and her mountain home is in itself a 
  lesson and a call to reverent worship. 
    She has many warm friends who live her devoutly and it is true of her, that 
  those who love her best are those who knew her best.
    She has suffered all her life from pain and weakness, which have not, 
  however, destroyed her love of living nor her desire for usefulness.  She has 
  been much interested in the franchise for women and was enlisted in several 
  movements to assist women to use the privilege intelligently.  She is a member 
  of the Daughters of the American Revolution and was a charter member of the 
  Travelers club.  She is a life-long member of St. Lukes church from which 
  place of worship she will be laid to rest Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock.
  (A poetic tribute follows but is not included here.)
  
  Page 3.
    Mrs. Olive Dunbar, relict of the late William Dunbar, former residents of 
  Eldred, died at Quincy, Ill., Tuesday evening at the advanced age of 87 
  years.  She had been in failing health for some time.  The remains were 
  brought to Eldred today, and taken to the residence of Mr. and Mrs. B.G. 
  McFall.
    She leaves to mourn her death, one son George Dunbar, of Quincy, Ill., and 
  adopted daughter, Mrs. E.E. Skinner of Buffalo and one brother, Chas. Bishop 
  of Port Allegany.
    The funeral will be held from the Methodist church at 2 o’clock, tomorrow 
  afternoon, interment being made in Oak Hill, - Eldred Eagle.
  
  Page 3.
    The Eldred Eagle gives the following sketch of the short, but useful life of 
  Myron Burns, World War hero who was buried with military honors in Eldred, 
  Sunday, Feb. 5, an account of which appeared in The Democrat last week:
    Myron Burns was born in Lewis Run on June 3, 1900.  His father died when he 
  was a baby and his mother later moved to Eldred.  He was among the early 
  volunteers in the service.  On the night of the 14th of July, 1915, Myron was 
  sent in a platoon to relieve an advanced platoon, near Fossey, France.  Before 
  the relief was completed the Germans sent over a heavy bombardment that 
  prevented either of the two platoons from getting back to their lines.
    At the same time, a heavy force of the enemy crossed the Marne river, and 
  advancing, came upon these two platoons, and upon this small company 
  of /Americans depended the task of holding the advancing horde in check to 
  prevent a surprise upon the right posts of the army forming in the rear.  This 
  they did, but at the cost of the lives of the entire party.
    Myron was wounded and lived for two days before being picked up.  In the 
  hospital they learned of the event, and that he had killed eight Germans in 
  the fight.  He died on the 23rd.
    For bravery in action he was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross 
  posthumously, a treasure which is now in possession of his mother.
    And to this heroism people of this community paid a deserving tribute Sunday.
  
  Page 3.
    Glenn Ritch, 28 years old, of Kellettsville, met a horrible death Tuesday 
  morning about 9 o’clock, when he fell into a shaft where a band saw eight 
  inches wide, was revolving at high speed.  He was employed in the saw mill 
  where the accident occurred, which is owned by the Salmon Creek Lumber 
  company.  Ritch was engaged in cleaning the saw dust away from the top of the 
  shaft when he lost his balance and fell through the opening onto the saw which 
  soon cut and ground his body to fragments.  The work of collecting the remains 
  from the shaft was a sickening task after the saw was stopped – there was not 
  a portion of the man left that weighed over 20 pounds.  The victim was an ex-
  service man and is survived by a widow, parents and several brothers and 
  sisters.  The remains passed through Kane this morning and were taken to 
  DuBois where the funeral will be held this afternoon.  The body in a flag 
  draped casket was accompanied by the widow, parents and other relatives.  The 
  funeral and interment services will be under the direction of the American 
  Legion.  Mr. Ritch served 11 months overseas. – Kane Republican, Friday.
  
  Page 4.
    The death of Mrs. Ann Gallup, widow of the late Nathanial C. Gallup, 
  occurred at the family residence in Colegrove, Sunday, Feb. 5, from 
  complications incidental to old age.  Ann Evans a daughter of John and Sallie 
  Evans, was born at Annin Creek, Nov. 9th, 1846.  The parents moving to the 
  Potato Creek valley when she was eight years of age.  She was united in 
  marriage with N.C. Gallup, Feb. 17, 1870 and started married life on the same 
  farm that her death occurred on.  She is survived by one son, Edward, L. 
  Gallup, at home, one daughter, Mrs. Orlo L. Bard of Betula, and three brothers 
  and three sisters: Henry of Olean, Charles of Chicago and Orrin Evans of Bells 
  Run, Pa.; Mrs. Malvina Carter of Emporium, Mrs. Fidelia Smith of Crosby and 
  Mrs. Lilian Richards of Olean.  Funeral services were held at Union church, 
  Colegrove, Rev. Arthur Gregson officiating and interment in the family plot in 
  Colegrove cemetery.  The floral tributes were many and beautiful, a silent 
  testimony of her worth from loving relatives and friends.
  
  February 23, 1922.
  
  Page 3.
    Kane Republican, Friday:  An unusual and sudden death occurred at the Kane 
  Summit hospital early last evening, the decedent being John Salvamoser, aged 
  21 years of Wilcox, who was admitted to the hospital only one half hour before 
  his death.
    Mr. Salvamoser had all his life enjoyed the best of health and yesterday he 
  ate the noon day meal at the home of his mother and was feeling apparently as 
  well as usual.  Following the repast he went upstairs to his room for the 
  purpose of changing his clothes.  In a few minutes members of the family heard 
  calls of distress coming from his room.  They rushed upstairs to ascertain the 
  trouble and found that the young man had gone stone blind and was groping 
  about the room.
    Dr. Stanley Barrett was called and diagnosed the case as cerebral 
  hemorrhage.  He did everything that was possible for the unfortunate young man 
  and brought him to this city on the train, arriving here at 6:30 p.m.  He was 
  taken to the hospital where he expired at 7:10, before he could be operated 
  upon.
    The deceased was one of a well known family of glassworkers and himself 
  worked at the cutters trade at one time.  He was well known to Kane 
  glassworkers.  He is survived by his mother, three brothers, Frank, Fred and 
  Charles and two sisters, Mrs. Rose Higgins and May Salvamoser, all of Wilcox.
    The funeral will be held on Saturday and interment will be made at Rasselas.
  
  Page 3.
    Mrs. Mary Ann Oliver died at her home near Sartwell, last Saturday of heart 
  trouble.  She was born in Ireland on May 6, 1846.  The funeral was held at St. 
  Marys church, Sartwell, Tuesday morning, Rev. Father Dailey conducting the 
  services. – Eldred Eagle.
  
  Page 5.
    Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Lemmler were in Olean Tuesday to attend the funeral of 
  Mrs. Lemmler’s sister, Mrs. C.H. Calkins, a revered Olean resident, whose 
  death occurred in that city Sunday.  Mrs. Calkins was well known in 
  Smethport.  Miss Ada Calkins, of King St. another sister-in-law went to Olean 
  Monday.  The Olean Evening Herald of Monday evening says:
    Mrs. Susie Calkins of No. 309 North Thirteenth street, died Sunday morning 
  at 1 o’clock at the Higgins Memorial hospital where she had been undergoing 
  treatment for a few days.
    She was born in Hinsdale September 8, 1857 and came to Olean 29 years ago, 
  and was a member of the Ninth street Methodist church.
    She leaves her husband, Charles H. Calkins; one son, Charles Calkins, Jr., 
  of Attica, N.Y., four sisters, Mrs. Robert Lockwood of Cuba, Mrs. George 
  Humphrey and Mrs. Sena L. Fish of Westons, N.Y., Mrs. Victor Tyler of Bradford.
    The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock form the family 
  residence.  Rev. Hugh Boyd, assisted by Rev. J.H. Sandmeyer, pastor of the 
  Ninth street church will officiate.  Burial will be made in Chestnut Hill 
  cemetery in Portville.
  
  Page 5.
    Chas. O’Connor, aged 52 years, a patient at the Warren State Hospital, was 
  killed by being hit by a freight train on the P.R.R. tracks near that 
  institution sometime Friday night.  He was born at Sartwell and had worked in 
  Smethport, Bradford, Mt. Alton and Kane.  His last position was with the Kane 
  Garage Co.  His health failed four months ago and he was taken to the hospital 
  for treatment.  The body was found in a terribly mangles condition.  He is 
  survived by the following brothers and sisters;  William O’Connor, Mrs. Mary 
  Galvin, Kane; Mrs. Elizabeth Greene, of Findlay, O.; Mrs. rose B. Armour of 
  Olean, N.Y.; P.P. and Edward O’Connor, of Sultan, Washington; Michael O’Connor 
  of Niagara Falls and John O’Connor of Bradford.
  
  Page 5.
    Salamanca, Feb. 18. – In a fire of undetermined origin that destroyed a two-
  story frame dwelling on the south side of the Allegheny river, at the foot of 
  Christian Hollow opposite Killbuck one man lost his life this morning and 
  another was badly burned.
    The dead man is Phillip Olin, aged 50, and the other, who was burned about 
  the hands, face and back is Fred C. Ashdown, aged 56.
  
  March 2, 1922.
  
  Page 1.
    Edward S. Ennis, an aged resident of Five Mile died at his home on Monday 
  evening, Feb. 20 from illness attendant with old age.  Mr. Ennis was 81 years 
  of age and is survived by two daughters.  Mrs. Joe Gaynor of Clermont, Mrs. 
  Blanch Fisher of Smethport and one son Edward Ennis of Clermont.  The funeral 
  was held at the Five Mile church last Thursday, Rev. Arthur Gregson of the 
  Smethport M.E. church officiating.  Interment was in Rose Hill cemetery 
  Smethport.
  
  Page 1.
    Word has been received in Smethport of the death of Marion Jean, the five 
  weeks-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Drake of New Castle, Pa., which 
  occurred Thursday, Feb. 16.  Mr. Drake is a son of Mr. and Mrs. E.E. Drake of 
  West Main street.
    Mrs. Drake went to New Castle Friday where she attended the funeral, which 
  was held Saturday.
  
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    Larabee, Feb. 25.-Mrs. Hulda Tomer passed away February 9, 1922, after a 
  brief illness of heart failure at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J.M. Paul of 
  Hornell, N.Y., where she was visiting.
    Mrs. Tomer was born in Pultney, Steuben county, N.Y., on December 9, 1836, 
  where he childhood and youth were spent.  IN 1856 she married Joel Tomer of 
  Pultney, and a few years later they went west, where they lived for several 
  years in Iowa and Missouri.  Later they returned to New York state, residing 
  in Hornell for some time.
    Mr. Tomer passed away May 6, 1907.  Since then Mrs. Tomer has resided with 
  her daughter, Mrs. Eros Carpenter of this place.  She leaves to mourn her 
  death three daughters, Mrs. J.M. Paul of Hornell, N.Y.; Mrs. F.A. Moore, of 
  Eldred, Pa., and Mrs. Eros Carpenter of Larabee, Pa.  Also four half sisters, 
  Mrs. A.A. white of Philadelphia, Pa.; Mrs. George Ainsworth and Mrs. A.J. 
  Nichols of Corning, N.Y., and Miss Ida M. Osborne of Pultney, N.Y.; also eight 
  grand children and four great grand children.
    Mrs. Tomer was a member of the Presbyterian church of Pultney.  She was a 
  woman of liberal mind and a great reader, keeping in touch with current topics 
  until a few days before her death.  She went through life in a quiet, 
  unassuming way, and was very much devoted to her family, by whom she will be 
  greatly missed.  The funeral services were held at the home of her daughter, 
  Mrs. J.M. Paul, Rev. G. Chapman Jones officiating.  Interment was made in Hope 
  Cemetery, Hornell.  The funeral was largely attended and the floral tributes 
  were many and beautiful, a silent testimony of her worth from loving relatives 
  and friends.
  (A poetic tribute follows)
  
  Page 3.
    Foster Walker, aged 39, a former Bradford resident and a son of R.J. Walker 
  of Bradford, died of pneumonia at his home in Bartlesville, Okla., last 
  Wednesday.  He is survived by his wife and daughter.  Mr. Walker was manager 
  of the Amity Oil Co. at the time of his death.
  
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    Mt. Jewett Echo, Thursday – Our community was shocked to learn that H.A. 
  Thompson had passed away Monday night, February 20, 1922, at 6 p.m.  He had 
  been away from his place of business only since last Friday and no one outside 
  of his physician and his immediate family knew that he was in a critical 
  condition.  For a few years past he has been in failing health and those 
  closest to him could notice that he was steadily becoming more feeble, but no 
  one expected the end so soon.
    In the decease of Houston Alexander Thompson, Mt. Jewett loses one of our 
  most prominent and most widely known residents.  He was born in Erie county 
  the 29th of February, 1856, making his earthly life a few days less than 66 
  years.  He was the son of James M. and Michal A. Thompson, being one of a 
  family of 11 children, of whom five still survive: John G. of Euclid, Pa., 
  Sarah M. and Mrs. Alice McElwaine of Butler, this state; R.S of Stafford, 
  Kans., and James D. of Williamsport, W.Va.
    While still a young man, Mr. Thompson came into the Bradford oil field and 
  worked for a number of years as a rig builder, being well known to all the 
  older oil men of this whole section.  When the North Clarendon field was 
  developed he went there, following his trade in that field for a few years.  
  It was here he met the young lady of his own name, though of no relation, who 
  became his wife.  After their marriage the young couple moved over in the JoJo 
  region, where Mr. Thompson was joined by his brother, George V., later they 
  formed a partnership and engaged in the hardware business in Kane for a year 
  and then came to Mt. Jewett, where they laid the foundation of the great 
  hardware enterprise which still flourishes most vigorously, being one of the 
  most thoroughly stocked one of the best house and most thoroughly stocked 
  hardware stores in all this section.  It was 34 years ago that the Thompson 
  Bros. started this business and during all that time H.A. Thompson made his 
  residence here, living in the house where he breathed his last for some 27 
  years.  The brothers dissolved partnership after some years in Mt. Jewett, 
  H.A. withdrawing and engaging in different ventures, and George V. continuing 
  the hardware trade and Elisha K. Kane of Kushequa became associated with him 
  and continued through a period of remarkable prosperity until after George V. 
  Thompson’s death in 1913, in an automobile accident.  Later the Thompson heirs 
  acquired the entire business and H.A. Thompson was made trustee of the 
  extensive holdings which responsible appointment he held at the time of his 
  death.  The last two or three years he has been conducting a small variety 
  store in the long narrow office room of his own building.  Mr. Thompson was 
  bereft of his wife, Minnie Thompson, almost 18 years ago, she having died 
  April 26, 1904.  Since that time their three daughters, Miss Daisy of the Kane 
  Trust & Savings bank of Kane, Mrs. Robert S. Howe and Miss Helen of Mt. 
  Jewett, have made a home for their father.  Mr. Thompson was honored by his 
  fellow citizens by being elected to the different offices in the borough, 
  burgess, etc., was for years a member of the Presbyterian church, being a 
  trustee at the time of his death, which position he had held for a number of 
  terms consecutively.
    The funeral service was held at the family residence Wednesday forenoon at 
  10 o’clock, his pastor, Rev. Francis M. Hall of the Presbyterian church 
  officiating.  After the service the funeral cortege proceeded to Kane, where 
  they took the noon train for Warren, where interment was made in the family 
  lot in the cemetery there, by the side of the remains of his departed wife.
    The deep sympathy of a wide circle of friends goes out to the bereaved ones.
  
  March 9, 1922.
  
  Page 1.
    The residents of Smethport were inexpressibly shocked Monday morning at the 
  news that Joseph S. Hull, proprietor of the Wright House, member of the 
  borough council and prominent citizen of sterling worth, had passed away that 
  morning at about 5 o’clock, losing his valiant fight for life.
    Every resident of Smethport knew Mr. Hull and everyone who knew him was his 
  friend.  And his friends are thickly scattered over McKean, Potter counties, 
  where his long, useful life was spent, and in adjoining counties where his 
  good works were felt.
    Mr. Hull possessed one of those rare personalities which won the confidence 
  and esteem, yes love of all who came in contact with him.  His paternal 
  counsel and interest and his solicitude over the troubles of others won him 
  the endearing title of “Uncle Joe.”
    He was ever active, untiring in civic affairs, lending his great ability and 
  considerable means liberally, but ever judiciously in any move which would 
  benefit his town.  A town citizenry made up of Joseph Hulls would be a super-
  community.
    Two years ago, Mr. Hull underwent the amputation of one leg to check an 
  infection of the member and despite his advanced years, passed through the 
  ordeal splendidly, due entirely to his cheerful frame of mind through the 
  trouble.  It was characteristic of his even temperament that he went to 
  Rochester, N.Y., and underwent this serious operation as nonchalantly as 
  though it were an everyday matter of fact.  His wonderful endurance and 
  cheerful outlook did much to speed his recovery and return to his home.  
  (Obituary is quite lengthy and only portions are included here.)
    Mr. Hull was united in marriage to Anna Logue in 1874, who died, leaving two 
  children, Harry and Charles.  ON June 15, 1884 he married Mollsee Brooks, and 
  to this union five sons were born:  John and Norman of home, Loren, deceased 
  and Robert and Louis of home.  Harry Hull is in business at Norwich and Chas. 
  Hull is head of the Smethport Construction Co., now located in Union City, 
  Pa.  Loren Hull was killed when an automobile he was driving was hit by a 
  Shawmut railroad passenger train at the East St. crossing, this borough, Sept. 
  17, 1915.
    The funeral services were conducted by the Rev. W.E. Van Dyke, rector of St. 
  Luke’s Episcopal church, and under the auspices of McKean Lodge, F.&A.M. of 
  this borough, at the family residence at 2:00 o’clock Wednesday afternoon, a 
  large concourse of citizens gathering to pay their final respects to the 
  departed neighbor.  Interment was made in the family plot in Rose Hill 
  cemetery.  A number of relatives and friends from out of town were in 
  Smethport for the funeral.
    In the passing of Joseph Hull, the final clay has claimed one who was a 
  loving and providential husband and father and a staunch, constant citizen and 
  neighbor.  He will not only be missed, but sincerely mourned.  Peace to his 
  ashes.
  
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    Mrs. Sarah E. Read, died at her home in Hazelhurst, Saturday, Feb. 25th, 
  from the affects of Myocarditis – old age ailments.  She was born in 
  Clearfield, Pa., April 13, 1843.  She is survived by a nephew, Hart Read of 
  Clearfield, Pa.
    The remains were taken to Clearfield, Monday, where burial was made on 
  Tuesday. – Mt. Jewett Herald.
    
  Page 3.
    Mrs. Nora Murray, aged 49 years, died at the McGranor hospital at Port 
  Allegany, last Friday of brain trouble and complications.  She was a resident 
  of Betula.  She had been in failing health for some time.  She is survived by 
  her husband, one sister, Mrs. Clara Smith, of Akron, O.; and three brothers, 
  Floyd Vansickle, of Port Allegany, Quinton Vansickle of Betula, and Volney 
  Vansickle of Portville.  The funeral was held Monday at Grimes district, the 
  M.E. pastor officiating.
  
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    H.C. Crawford left Monday for his old home in Wildwood, N.J., where he was 
  called by the death of his father, Swain L. Crawford, aged about 74 years, 
  which event occurred Sunday.  The elder Mr. Crawford was a bottle blower and 
  many years ago worked at his trade in Smethport.
  
  Page 5.
    On Friday Feb. 24th, 1922, occurred the death of Mrs. Nora Murray, wife of 
  Fred Murray of Betula.  The deceased was aged forty-nine years and had been a 
  resident of Betula and vicinity since her marriage to Mr. Murray 11 years 
  ago.  She was a very estimable lady and leaves a large circle of friends and 
  acquaintances to mourn her loss, besides three brothers, Clint, Floyd and 
  Volney Van Sickle and one sister, Mrs. Clara smith of Akron, O.  The funeral 
  service which was largely attended took place at Grimes Settlement.  Interment 
  in Grimes cemetery.
  
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    Emporium, Pa., March 3. – Three were killed and several injured in an 
  explosion in the Geletine Puck House of the Grasselli Powder company, that 
  shattered windows in Wyside, Pa., thirty miles from here and rocked buildings 
  for many miles.  The dead are:
  George Wyckoff, Powder House stockkeeper.
  Gordon Haynes, 36, years old, powder maker.
  Herbert Dexter, 29 years old, powder maker.
  The most seriously injured are: James Daugherty, William Smith and Lloyd Teno,
    A score of others not all of them company employes, were slightly injured.  
  Powder company officials said they were not prepared to offer any explanations 
  as to the cause of the explosion.
  
  Page 8.
    The death of Mrs. Mary A. Smith, aged 58, of Erie, Pa., occurred at her home 
  at 5 o’clock yesterday morning.  Deceased is survived by two daughters, Mrs. 
  Paul Coleman of Chicago, and Miss Eva Smith of Erie; Two sons, Edward L. Smith 
  of Butler, Pa., and George W. Smith of Olean and one brother, William A Stamon 
  of Collins, N.Y.
  
  March 16, 1922.
  
  Page 3.
    Ridgway, March 10 – Kenneth Swanson, aged 6 years and 7 months, died in the 
  Elk County General hospital Wednesday evening about 8:30 as a result of an 
  internal hemorrhage sustained in a fall from an automobile truck at the corner 
  of Bark and N. Broad streets, Wednesday afternoon at 3:30.
  
  Page 3.
    Emporium, March 10. – While the Buffalo flyer, which arrives at Emporium 
  Junction from the east at 4:20 o’clock, was standing at the station to allow 
  express mail and passengers to be transferred to the train bound for Erie, 
  Sherman Hurd, of Buffalo, one of the best known passenger engineers on the 
  Buffalo division, expired in his engine cab.  His death was not discovered 
  until he failed to respond to the signal to start his train.  Death was due to 
  heart failure.  Had his death occurred while the train was under way the 
  results would undoubtedly have been disastrous.
    As the train approached the Junction Engineer Hurd brought the train to a 
  stop at the station and Fireman Haupt went back on the tank for trhe purpose 
  of taking water.  When this duty was finished the fireman returned to the cab 
  and when the stopping period of ten minutes was up, Conductor James Mutroy 
  gave the engineer a signal to go ahead which the fireman observed and when 
  Hurd failed to respond Haupt went across the gangway to the engineer’s side of 
  the cab and found Hurd stone dead.  Mr. Hurd, who is very popular with his 
  fellow employes had been in ill health several months ago, but had not 
  complained recently.  He was 58 years old, and was an unusually large man, 
  weighing 260 pounds.  The remains were taken in charge by a local undertaker 
  and removed to Buffalo this morning.
  
  March 23, 1922.
  
  Page 1.
    Cold in death, the body of Mrs. Kate Baker, I her day, one of the nation’s 
  most noted women writers, was found by neighbors who entered her home near 
  Larabee last Thursday, after the aged lady had been missed for several days.  
  She had been dead for several days.
    It would be fascinating, even tho’ said to peer back through the curtains of 
  Mrs. Baker’s long life of eighty years.  It would refute the claim of Robert 
  Ingersoll: “cheers for the living, tears for the dead.”
    A beautiful vivacious, highly gifted young woman, Mrs. Baker as the wife and 
  helpmate of a gentleman who was one of the most eminent artists of his 
  generation, moved among the greatest literary, musical and artistic geniuses 
  of a day which produced some exceptional geniuses along those lines of 
  culture, in New York City for a number of years.  Most of these celebrities 
  she knew and classed as her friends – she was one with them.
    Mrs. Baker’s was a constant contributor to leading periodicals’ of the 
  nation in those days and her brilliant pen moved millions of readers.  Then 
  came sorrow into her life, sorrow which was closely looked within her own 
  heart.  She returned to this section and took up her residence near the little 
  hamlet of Larabee, where the remaining years of her life were spent up to the 
  time of her lonely death.  After coming to this section her contributions for 
  public print became less and less frequent and it has been many years since 
  her writings ceased.
    There is little question that only the living being of Kate Baker passed 
  away last week.  Her heart and genius died many years ago.  It is typical of 
  how soon the great are forgotten that it was with great difficulty that the 
  Democrat gathered any particulars concerning Mrs. Baker.  The present 
  generation is uninformed of, or has forgotten her work, in common with the 
  work and genius of other celebrities of her day.  Perhaps it is fitting that 
  the real Kate Baker passed away with that brilliant era, and did not enter 
  upon a new period in which the fine culture of her splendid days would be 
  entirely foreign among the jazz and discord of an efficiency regulated and 
  perpetually bored race of nincompoops.  
    The Eldred Eagle of last Friday says:
    Mrs. Kate Baker, who has lived alone on her farm about a mile above Larabee, 
  was found dead in her house yesterday afternoon.  She had been dead for 
  several days.  Deceased was a well known character of this section, where she 
  had resided for over 30 years.
    Yesterday Marshall Carpenter, who owns the farm adjoining hers, was out 
  cutting wood.  He had been in the habit of helping her out with a supply and , 
  seeing no smoke coming from the chimney at her house, he went over to see if 
  there was anything wrong.  Receiving no response to this rapping, he suspected 
  something to be the matter, so went over to Joe Brooder’s nearby, and with him 
  and Eugene Haynes, returned and gained entrance to the house.
    They found the body of Mrs. Baker lying on the couch used as a bed.  The 
  body was frozen.  The authorities were notified and the body was removed to 
  Marsh’s undertaking rooms, here.
    A week ago Tuesday, Mr. Carpenter had seen her and she then complained of 
  not feeling well.  An order of groceries, she usually ordering a week or two 
  supply at a time, were on the table.  A load of bread had but a slice or two 
  cut off.  As these goods were delivered over a week ago, it is probable that 
  she had been dead nearly a week before being discovered.
    Deceased was probably about 80 years of age.  She was a well educated woman 
  and contributed many well written articles to magazines.  But she had 
  evidently met with some disappointment in life that caused her to seclude 
  herself as she did.  She is survived by two brothers, Dan and Thomas Baker, of 
  Mt. Jewett and two sisters whose names could not be learned.
  
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    William, the four-months infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ness of this 
  borough, died suddenly while with his mother on a visit to her parents, Mr. 
  and Mrs. S. Brittran of Backus on Wednesday of last week.  The funeral was 
  held at the Ness home in this borough last Friday.  Interment was in Rose Hill 
  cemetery.
  
  Page 1.
    Jack Delano Cory, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. O.D. Cory of the JoJo road 
  passed away at their home Monday morning at 10 o’clock.  The little one had 
  been ill about two weeks with stomach trouble.  He was born in this city July 
  6th, 1921, and besides his parents is survived by five sisters and three 
  brothers.  Funeral services were held at the residence, Wednesday afternoon at 
  2 o’clock, Rev. F.M. Hall of the Presbyterian church officiating.  Interment 
  in Forest Lawn cemetery. – Kane Republican
    Mr. and Mrs. Cory are former Keating township residents and their many local 
  friends will sympathize with them in their bereavement.
  
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    Floyd Nichols, well known Smethport taxicab man, was called to Westons, 
  N.Y., Saturday by news of the death of his step-father Edwin R. Champlin of 
  that place.  Mr. Champlin for a long time was a highly respected resident of 
  Coryville prior to moving to Westons.  He had frequently visited Smethport and 
  was well and favorably known to many local residents.
    Edwin R. Champlin, aged 74 years died Friday afternoon at 12:05 o’clock at 
  the family home in Westons.  The cause of death was pneumonia.  He was a 
  member of the Masonic lodge of Wellville, N.Y.
    He is survived by his wife; two brothers, Wesley Champlin of Dover, N.Y., 
  Charles Champlin of Olean; three sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Rockwell of Barton, 
  N.Y., Mrs. Emily Barnard of Susquehanna, Pa., Mrs. Lucy Slingerland of 
  Portville, N.Y.
    The funeral was held Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the house.  Rev. 
  R.M. bunts officiated.  Burial was mad in the Gantsville Creek, N.Y., cemetery.
  
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    Mrs. Ethel Cromwell, wife of Dr. H.E. Cromwell, died at her home on North 
  Main street on Tuesday evening at 7:55 o’clock, following a long illness.  
  Mrs. Cromwell became seriously ill last September, and since November has been 
  confined to the house.  She bore her sufferings with great patience, gradually 
  growing weaker until the end came.
    Mrs. Cromwell leaves her husband, Dr. H.E. Cromwell, two sons Willard Miller 
  of Akron, O., and Frank Miller of this place, and an adopted daughter, Helen 
  Cromwell. – Port Allegany Reporter-Argus.
  
  Page 8.
    Mrs. A.C. Holden departed from this life Friday evening at six o’clock after 
  a year of intense suffering.  She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. King 
  Fulmer, born at Independence, Allegany County, N.Y., January 12th, 1856.  The 
  family came when she was a girl to the Holden homestead on Comes Creek.  She 
  attended school at Alfred University and taught for a number of terms in this 
  section.
    Evelyn Adeline Fulmer was married to A.C. Holden, three children being born 
  to the, Elton Mark, Rodney Earl, and Ruth Arlene. – Port Allegany Reporter.
  
  March 30, 1922.
  
  Page 1.
    F.S. French died Sunday morning, March 24, at 8:30 o’clock at the home of 
  his daughter, Mrs. Claude Irons of Smethport.
    Mr. French was 74 years of age and is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Claude 
  Irons of Smethport; two sons, R.W. and H.H. French of Bradford; one sister, 
  Mrs. J.W. glove of Diamond, Pa., and two brothers, Thomas and James French of 
  Tulsa, Okla.
    Funeral services were held at the home of Mrs. Claude Irons at 11:30 o’clock 
  Wednesday morning and the remains were taken to Bradford for burial.
  
  Bradford, March 24. – The state highway lying in front of the St,. 
  Bonaventure’s college at Allegany, N.Y., was the scene of a fatal accident 
  Wednesday evening when roger Hayes, age 26 years a student at St. 
  Bonaventure’s college was instantly killed and William Cawley, age 23, another 
  student was very seriously injured.
    The accident was one of the worst of its kind that has occurred in this 
  section for years back on account of the indifference shown by the occupants 
  of the speeding car which was the cause of the accident.
    Hayes and Cawley, studying for the priesthood in St. Bonaventure’s were 
  taking a stroll along the state highway following their evening meal, and were 
  just east of the college when a car going west with terrific speed struck 
  them.  Hayes was carried on the fender for a distance of 20 feet and then 
  dropped.  Both were lying on the ground when discovered by people in a passing 
  car.  Seeing the two men lying on the pavement the passersby stopped their car 
  and notified a group of college men who were standing in front of the college 
  building, waiting for a trolley for Olean.  The students hurried to the spot 
  where lay the two men and believing that they felt a pulse wave in Hayes, they 
  conveyed both Hayes and Cawley on a trolley car to the Mountain Clinic 
  hospital, but following an examination, it was found that Hayes was dead, and 
  it was believed that he was killed outright.
    An examination of Hayes showed that his neck and back were both broken and 
  his skull and one arm fractured, while there were seven scalp wounds.  Cawley 
  suffered a compound fracture of a leg and was very badly injured.
    Hayes home is in Ireland but he had relatives living in Chicago.  He had 
  nearly completed his course and would have been ordained to the priesthood in 
  another year.  Cawley’s home is in Scranton.
  
  Page 3.
    The death of Mrs. Margaret Sullivan, (nee O’Donnell) which occurred Sunday 
  afternoon at her residence on Chestnut street, removed one of the earliest 
  pioneers of McKean County.  For nearly three quarters of a century she has 
  been identified with the life and progress of this community.  Her sterling 
  life and rich personality won for her innumerable friends and her death, while 
  not only a distinct loss to the large family she leaves behind, is also a 
  profound cause of grief to the community at large.  Born in the County of 
  Kerry, Ireland, some eighty three years ago she migrated to America when a 
  girl of six years of age.  She was married at Elmira, N.Y. to Michael 
  Sullivan, and shortly afterward came to Rock Run where they settled and 
  engaged in lumbering and farming.  She was the proud mother of eleven children 
  and those surviving her are, Patrick Sullivan of Turtle Point, Mrs. McGuire of 
  Taft, Calif., Mrs. Vaughn of Denver, Col., Helen Sullivan of Buffalo, Julia 
  Sullivan of New York, Kathryn Sullivan of Chicago, Ill., Frank Sullivan of 
  Tulsa, Okla., and Rose Sullivan of Port Allegany.  The funeral which was 
  largely attended took place Wednesday morning from St. Gabriels R.C. Church 
  where a Solemn High Mass of Requiem was celebrated for the repose of her soul, 
  W.C. Becker officiating.  Interment was made at St. Marys Cemetery, Sartwell, 
  Pa.
    Those from out of town attending the funeral were, John Ronan and sons 
  George and Leonard of Buffalo, N.Y., William Enright, Frank Enright of 
  Bradford, Pa., Mrs. Jno. C. Sullivan and sons of Smethport, Pa., Beatrice Finn 
  and Mr. and Mrs. Dan Lane, Rock Run, Miss Rae Finn of Mt. Jewett, Pa., Edna 
  Finn and Miss Murphy of Olean, N.Y., Eugene and Anna McCarey of Turtle Point, 
  Pa.
  
  Page 3.
    Frank Denning, aged about 45 years, died of heart trouble in the West Penn 
  hospital in Pittsburgh at 7:45, last Sunday morning, following an illness of 
  about a week.  Deceased spent his boyhood in Eldred, but has been away for a 
  long time.
    He is survived by two brothers, George Denning, of Smethport, and Eugene 
  Denning of Chicago, Ill.
    The funeral was held Monday, interment being made in the Monongahela 
  cemetery, Pittsburgh.  George Denning of Smethport went down to attend the 
  funeral. – Eldred Eagle.
  
  Page 8.
    George Rainey of Kane was found dead in his room at the St. Elmo hotel, that 
  town, Sunday afternoon.  Death was due to asphyxiation from gas fumes.  Mr. 
  Rainey moved to Kane from Walden, N.Y., about a year ago and was said to have 
  been a sufferer from cancer which had destroyed the sight of one of his eyes.  
  Deputy coroner Williams of Bradford went to Kane to investigate the case, but 
  found no evidence that the death was other than accidental asphyxiation having 
  been caused by fumes from an open gas stove left burning in an unventilated 
  room.
  
  April 6, 1922.
  
  Page 1.
    Wilbur Acker, a life-long and highly esteemed resident of Keating township 
  passed away at his home on the Port Allegany road, near this borough, Tuesday, 
  April 5, age 78 years.  Death followed a brief illness of pneumonia with which 
  he was stricken on March 25th.  Funeral services will be held at the family 
  residence Friday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock, the Rev. W.E. Van Dyke at St. 
  Luke’s Episcopal church Smethport, officiating.
    Mr. Acker was born in Keating township March 20, 1844, a son of Daniel and 
  Phoebe Van sickles Acker, pioneer residents of this section.  His wife passed 
  away last September.
    Mr. Acker is survived by one son, Howard Acker of home and one daughter, 
  Mrs. Susie Parker of Franklinville, N.Y.  The Democrat will publish a more 
  extended notice of the passing of this esteemed citizen next week.
    Mr. Acker was a charter member of the local lodge, P.H.C.
  
  Page 3.
    Frank M. Webster of West Corydon street, has been notified of the death in 
  Tarpon springs, Fla., of his uncle, J.S. Little, formerly a well known 
  resident of Bradford.  Mr. Little was in his 83rd year.  He is survived by his 
  widow and three sons, Webster Little of Tarpon springs, Fla., and Dix M. 
  Little and Herbert Little both of Tampa, Fla.; one sister, Mrs. Sarah Davis of 
  Mahomet, Ill.; several grandchildren and a number of nephews and nieces.  He 
  was a half brother of the late P.L Webster of this city and of the late 
  Captain C.D. Webster.
    Mr. Little was born here in 1839, his father being Colonel L.C. Little, C.E. 
  who in 1837 surveyed, mapped and founded the village of Littleton which later 
  became the city of Bradford.  Colonel Little’s mother was a sister of General 
  John A. Dix of New York.  He came to this region as a representative of the 
  United States Land company of Boston.
    Mr. Little moved from Bradford to Florida in 1883. – Bradford Sunday Herald.
  
  Page 8.
    Mrs. Caroline Otto died Thursday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. 
  Lena Hayes of 818 North Union street.
    Besides Mrs. Hayes she is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Almira Lewis of Port 
  Allegany and Mrs. Dora Jennings of Clifton, W.Va., also five grandchildren and 
  one great grandchild.
    The funeral services were held from the Hayes residence Saturday morning at 
  9:30 o’clock, Rev. C.C. Bentley of St. Stephen’s officiating, she being member 
  for many years of the Episcopal church in Smethport.  The body was taken to 
  Farmers Valley where interment was made. – Olean Herald.
  
  April 12, 1922.
  
  Page 1.
    Kane Republican, Monday – William H. Rifle passed away at 5:45 this morning 
  at the home of his daughter, Mrs. H.B. McCoy on Spruce street.
    Mr. Rifle had been in ill health for the past three years and had been 
  bedfast since October, 1921.  He was born in Norwich township, July 21, 1841, 
  making him 81 years of age.  He was united in marriage at Kasson, Pa., on 
  November 18, 1869 to Miss Erma Sawyer of Berkshire, Vermont.
    Mr. Rifle and family came to Kane in 1899 and since that time he had lived a 
  retired life.  He is survived by his widow and 4 children, Vere Rifle, of 
  Chicago, Mrs. J.J. Hanley of Texarkana, Tex., Mrs. H.B. McCoy and Miss Ada 
  Rifle at home.
    The funeral will b e held from the home of Mrs. H.B. McCoy Wednesday 
  afternoon at 2 o’clock.  Rev. McCamey of the Methodist church of which the 
  deceased was a member, will officiate.
    With the passing of this old gentleman, Kane must part with the last 
  Bucktail soldier who served with the famous regiment commanded by the late 
  General Thos. L. Kane, during the Civil War.  Mr. Rifle’s service dated from 
  the 13th of August 1861 to October 26th, 1862.  He was a member of Col. Chas. 
  J. Biddle Post, No. 238, G.A.R. of which there are very few left in this 
  district.
  
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    The Kane Republican of Thursday, April 6 says:  Charles G. Mesler, formerly 
  of Kane wher he resided for a number of years and well known throughout McKean 
  county as a salesman of crayon portrait, died at the Allegheny hospital in 
  Pittsburgh, Sunday.  He was admitted to the hospital ten days before, 
  suffering from bronchial pneumonia.
    The remains were brought to Kane this afternoon at 3:25 o’clock and taken to 
  G.G. Brown’s undertaking rooms where they can be viewed this evening.
    The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Kanesholm 
  church and interment will be made in the Kanesholm cemetery.
    Deceased was a resident of Smethport for a number of years and also spent 
  considerable time in various New York state towns.
    He is survived by two sons, Paul Mesler, of Fremont, O., and Emmett Mesler 
  of Chicago.  A sister, Mrs. C.R. Sturdevant of Clermont and three brothers, 
  William J. Mesler of East Kane, F.D. Mesler of Burlington, Ia.; and B.W. 
  Mesler of Clarksburg, Ind. Also survive.  
    Charles C. Mesler was about 54 years of age and came to Kane with his 
  parents about 51 years ago.  He was a resident of this city at various periods 
  during his life, living here most of the time during the past ten years and 
  leaving here for Pittsburg in January.
  
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    Entered into rest, Tuesday, April 4, 1922.
    Wilbur Acre of Keating township.  Mr. Acre came of study pioneer stock, as 
  his father settled on the farm where Mr. Acre spent his whole life, when this 
  part of the township was an unbroken forest.
    Mr. Acre was a man of decided opinion but charitable and kind, and blessed 
  with a very forgiving disposition and always ready to help a friend.
    He was married to Jeanette Howard of Corry, Pa., Nov. 12, 1871, who died 
  about 6 months ago.
  
  Page 8.
    The death of Herman H. North, ex-mayor of the city of Bradford, occurred at 
  his residence, No. 16 Tibbitts avenue, Sunday night at midnight, his demise 
  being caused by a stroke of paralysis which he suffered one week ago.  From 
  the first Mr. North’s condition has been serious, but the members of his 
  family and his friends hoped until the last that he might ultimately recover 
  his health and live for a number of years to come.  But this was not to be and 
  his condition failed steadily until he passed away from this life Sunday night.
    The death of Mr. North caused much sorrow throughout the community in which 
  he was so well known, having served the people as mayor, as representative in 
  the State legislature, and as postmaster.  For some time deceased had not been 
  in very good health and, lacking physical strength, could not well combat with 
  the disease which so suddenly seized him in its grip one week ago.  He made a 
  splendid fight from the very beginning and was uncomplaining during the days 
  and nights that he was gradually sinking.
    Herman H. North was born in Patterson, Juniata county, Pa., in 1852.  He was 
  educated in Airy View academy in Port Royal, Pa., Chambersburg Academy, Pa., 
  and the College of New Jersey, at Princeton, from which institution he 
  graduated in 1873.  A course in the Albany law school was completed in 1875 
  and in the fall of that year Mr. North entered the law office of McDonald & 
  Butler, Indianapolis, Ind.  Ill health compelled his removal from Indianapolis 
  and in 1880 he came to Bradford and engaged in the old business.
  (Obituary continues about his life’s activities and is not included here)
    Deceased was married in 1881 to Miss Isabel Stewart.  He is survived by his 
  wife and one son, Jay North, of Erie; also a granddaughter, Ley North, of 
  Erie; one brother, Caleb North, of Washington, D.C., and one sister, Mrs. Mary 
  Jacobs, of Mifflantown, Pa.
    Funeral services were held at the residence on Wednesday afternoon, the 
  Rev .F. Dean Miller, officiating.  The Knights Templar will have charge of the 
  services at the house and grave.  The burial took place in Oak Hill cemetery, -
   Bradford Star-Record.
  
  April 20, 1922.
  
  Page 1.
    The death of Ira B. Lucas occurred at his home in Winthrop, Me., April 7, 
  1922.  He was born in Clermont in June 1843 and came to Smethport in 1868.  In 
  1903 he moved to Maine and he was a highly respected citizen who was held in 
  high esteem by older residents of this section.  He is survived by his widow 
  and two daughters, Mrs. Ira Dickinson of Maine and Mrs. S. Brittain of 
  Backus.  Interment was made at North Wayne, Me.
  
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    Word has been received in Smethport of the death of John Bahan, prominent 
  oil man, of Fort Worth, Texas.  Mr. Bahan who formerly resided in this section 
  and later in Bradford, being a superintendent for the National Transit 
  Company, had hosts of friends in Smethport, Colegrove and throughout McKean 
  county.
    Mr. Bahan moved to Texas a number of years ago and accepted a position with 
  the Texas Oil and Gas Company, and at the time was one of the leading 
  officials of that big corporation, being manager of the company with offices 
  in Fort Worth.
    Mr. Bahan was united in marriage many years ago to Margaret McCabe of 
  Smethport.  He is survived by his wife; three sons, James, Leonard and John of 
  Fort Worth; four daughters, Mrs. T. O’Brien, Miss Nellie, Frances and Ann of 
  Fort Worth; three brothers, James Hartnett of Bradford; Thomas Bahan and 
  Michael Bahan of Fort Worth, and two sisters, Sara Bahan of Fort Worth and 
  Mrs. Chas. Griffith.
    Mr. Bahan was a manly man who was held in the highest esteem by all who knew 
  him.  He possessed unusual capabilites of an executive nature as was attested 
  by his rise in oildom.  News of his death will be received with sincere regret 
  by hundreds of friends throughout this section.
  
  Page 3.
    Announcement was made this morning of the death of Mrs. Wm. Barnes of Bullis 
  Mills.  The deceased was formerly Miss Olive Harris of Slack Hollow.  Funeral 
  arrangements will be made later.
  
  Page 4.
  Coryville:  Mr. and Mrs. Fred Palmer left on Saturday for Houghton, N.Y., to 
  attend the funeral of Mrs. Ellen Palmer, an aunt of Mr. Palmer’s and to visit 
  Mrs. Palmer’s sister, Mrs. William Hall and family of Portageville, N.Y.
  
  Page 8.
    James Russell died at his home on Second street in Shinglehouse on Friday 
  evening, April 7, after a brief illness of the infirmities of old age.  He had 
  a severe illness a few weeks ago but had recovered and was up and about town 
  until a few days before his death.
    The deceased was born in the county Tipperary, Ireland, on September 7, 1832 
  coming to America with his parents when he was 18 years old.  For 3 years he 
  lived at Cuba, N.Y., and Rochester, N.Y.  Later he moved in Newell Creek, then 
  a wilderness, where he cleared up a large farm and lived for 60 years.  On 
  August 7, 1865 he was united in marriage to Miss Alice Denning, and they have 
  been a happy and contented couple, and have reared a family of twelve children.
    James Russell was a good, honest farmer and citizen, a man who was good to 
  his family and held in high regard by his neighbors and friends.  A genial, 
  whole souled man who always had a cheerful word for all whom he met.  He will 
  be greatly missed in the home circle as well as by his many friends.
    Besides the sorrowing widow he is survived by the following children: Mrs. 
  William Hungerford and Mrs. L.A. Boyer of Smethport, Mrs. W.T. Lynch of 
  Eldred, Mrs. George Waters and Mrs. E.J. Haughney of Bartlesville, Okla., Mrs. 
  Montie Walters, Mrs. Cecil Voorhees and Miss Rose Russell of Shinglehouse, 
  James, Thomas and William Russell, who are engaged in the oil fields in the 
  middle west, and John Russell of Eldred.
    The body was taken to Eldred, yesterday, and the funeral held in St. 
  Raphael’s church, and which was largely attended by many of his old friends in 
  that section.  The interment was in Eldred Cemetery. – Shinglehouse Mail, 
  April 12.
  
  Page 8.
    At the funeral of William Rifle last survivor of the famous Bucktail 
  regiment residing in Kane, full military honors richly merited were bestowed.  
  Because the ranks of the Civil war veterans are thinning to the vanishing 
  point it becomes the loving duty of a later generation of soldiers to carry 
  out the last impressive rites when the final summons comes to one who has 
  offered his body to help form a bulwark for the safeguarding of his country.  
  Thus the American Legion conducted the burial services of this aged hero.  The 
  pall bearers were Major M.A. Means, Major H.D. McClaskey, Captain R.J. sharp, 
  Lieutenant D.W. Drake, Jr., Irving Nelson and Thomas Cadden.  The firing squad 
  composed of nine Legion members was under command of Sergeant T.H. Duby.  
  Bugler Arthur Gillotti sounded the final taps.  Seven members of the Charles 
  J. Biddle post, G.A.R. of which the deceased was a member conducted the ritual 
  services of that organization for the burial of the dead at the house and also 
  acted as honorary pall bearers.  Their names follow:  Henry McConnell, J.C. 
  Malone, Michael McAvoy, Finley Cox, Porter Womer, William Stanley, David 
  Howells, H.L. Burlingame of McKean Post, G.A.R. of Smethport was also 
  present. – Kane Republican, Friday.
  
  Page 8.
    Catherine DeCarlo, a well known Italian-American resident of Johnsonburg, 
  died in a Pittsburg hospital recently.  The aged woman had been a medical 
  patient there for the past few weeks.  The body was brought to Johnsonburg and 
  funeral services were held at Johnsonburg Rosary church.
  
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    Dr. Altamont Stewart, for 47 years a practicing optician in Bradford, passed 
  away at the Bradford Hospital last Thursday after a four month’s illness.  
  Deceased was 65 years of age and is survived by his widow, three sons Harold, 
  Alva and Nathaniel, three daughters, Mrs. Harry bowers, Mrs. V.H. McOrane and 
  Miss Florence Stewart.
  
  April 22, 1927.
  
  Page 1.
    Word was received in Smethport Wednesday morning of the death of John C. 
  Stull of Portville, N.Y., formerly for many years a well known business man of 
  Farmers Valley where he conducted a general store.  He was a former director 
  of the Grange National Bank this borough and a member of local I.O.O.F. lodge 
  of 25 years standing, being a Past Grand of the order.  The Democrat will 
  contain a suitable notice of the passing of this prominent citizen next week.
  
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    This community was shocked last Thursday morning by news of the passing of 
  Fred W. Brownell, former business man, ex-postmaster and one of Smethport’s 
  most distinguished and popular citizens, which event occurred at his home on 
  State street at 7:20 o’clock that morning.  Heart failure was the immediate 
  cause of death, deceased having been forced to seek his bed for the last time 
  the Sunday previous.
    Mr. Brownell had been in poor health for eight years but it was typical of 
  his wonderful spirit that he refused to submit to his illness and remained up 
  and about, taking an active interest in local affairs until a brief time 
  before his demise.  Although his hosts of friends knew that Fred Brownell had 
  been a very sick man for a number of years past, not one word of complaint can 
  his most intimate associates recall hearing from their departed friend.  He 
  bore his suffering silently and maintained a cheery presence in his daily 
  intercourse with his fellow citizens.  Mr. Brownell had literally lived by 
  sheer will power during the last few years of life.
  (Obituary is extremely length and only portions are included here.)
    Mr. Brownell’s father, the late Judge William Brownell, one of McKean 
  county’s eminent pioneer residents for yeas conducted one of Smethport’s 
  leading general mercantile and grocery establishments and early in life the 
  subject of this sketch became associated with his father in that business.  
  After the retirement from business of the father, F.W. Brownell with his 
  brother George Brownell, deceased, who likewise was one of Smethport’s most 
  popular citizens, conducted the store, the establishment gaining a wide 
  reputation for its policy of square dealing.  Anything bought from Brownell 
  Bros. could absolutely be depended upon to be exactly as represented.  Mr. 
  Brownell retired from active management of the store a number of years ago, 
  active details of the conduct of the business falling on his sons who 
  eventually branched out in other fields of endeavor and the establishment was 
  close in 1919.
    Fred W. Brownell was a son of William Shaw Brownell and Octavia Caroline 
  Howard Brownell and was born in Smethport, Nov. 20, 1850.  He was educated in 
  the Smethport schools.
    On June 24, 1891 he was united in marriage to Hattie Adelaide Foote of 
  Hamburg, N.Y.,, who died several years ago.  To them were born four children, 
  all of whom survive.
    Mr. Brownell is survived by one sister, Mrs. Addie O. Specht, Smethport; 
  three sons, Howard Fred a chemist of Brooklyn, N.,Y,; William Arthur assistant 
  principal of the Smethport schools, of home; Robert Foote Brownell of the 
  State Highway Dept., Galeton; and one daughter, Harriet Adelaide Brownell of 
  home, also one grandson, Howard Rogers Brownell of Brooklyn.
    Funeral services were held at the Methodist Episcopal church Sunday 
  afternoon t 2:30 o’clock, the final obsequies being attended by a huge 
  concourse of sorrowing friends and neighbors.  Fred Brownell was one of 
  Smethport’s most generally beloved citizens and this fact was eloquently 
  attested by the fact that every inch of available room of the large church 
  edifice, auditorium and parlors was taxed to capacity.  A large number from 
  out of town were in attendance.  The funeral was under Masonic auspices a 
  large representation of that order attending also nearly the full membership 
  of the Fire Department.
    The Rev. Arthur Gregson, pastor of the church, conducted the services, 
  paying an eloquent beautiful tribute to the departed.  A selected choir 
  beautifully rendered “Lead Kindly Light.”  Interment was made in the family 
  plot, Rose Hill cemetery.
  
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    The death of Mrs. Sloma bush Stanton, age 81 years and a pioneer resident of 
  this section occurred Tuesday, April 18, 1922, in Johnsonburg, Pa., where she 
  had been visiting relatives since last Christmas.  An attack of influenza and 
  the ills of old age were the cause of death.  Mrs. Stanton was stricken with 
  blindness about 10 years ago, since which time she had made her home with her 
  granddaughter, Mrs. A.A. Hazen of this borough.  She was a lady of noble 
  qualities and bore the affliction of her later years with true Christian 
  fortitude.  She is survived by three daughters.  Mrs. Annie Coon, Mrs. C.W. 
  Green, Port Allegany; Mrs. Maude Paugh, Kane; two sons, James of Kane and 
  Norman of Smethport, also one sister, Mrs. Wen Evans of Paulsboro, N.J., and 
  one brother, Charles Bush of this place.  She is survived by 27 grandchildren 
  and 20 great grand children.  The funeral was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. 
  A. Hazen, this borough, last Friday, Rev. W.E. Van Dyke of St. Luke’s 
  Episcopal church officiating.  Interment was made in the family plot in Rose 
  Hill cemetery.
  
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    James Russell died at his home on Second street in Shinglehouse (unreadable) 
  day evening, April 7 (remainder is unreadable)
  
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    Chas. Lemmler was called to Buffalo Tuesday by the sad tidings that his 
  brother, John Lemmler, had passed away at his home in that city that day.  
  Deceased had been ill for six weeks prior to his death.  He was 64 years of 
  age and is survived by a widow and three brothers.
  
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    Julius S. Hodges died suddenly at the home of his son C.A. Hodges on Broad 
  street early Saturday morning from a stroke of apoplexy.  He had been dead 
  several hours when found on the bathroom floor.  Mr. Hodges had apparently 
  been in excellent health previous to his death, having only the night before 
  been planning a trip that he intended to make, and his death was a 
  considerable shock to his many relatives and friends.
    Mr. Hodges was a son of Joseph Hodges, pioneer resident of Annin Creek, and 
  had the distinction of being the first white child born on Annin Creek.  He 
  was born May 16, 1840, and was about 82 years old at the time of death.  His 
  whole life was spent on the old homestead on Annin Creek, until he moved to 
  Port Allegany with his son and family, about a year and a half ago.  In his 
  boyhood days this entire section was a dense forest, with only a footpath 
  between his home and Port Allegany and only one other house between here and 
  Annin Creek.  At the age of nine he used to often ride on horseback to this 
  place with a sack of grain to be ground at the local grist mill.  Bears and 
  deer were plentiful in those days and it was often his duty to chase deer out 
  of the grain field.
    When he was nineteen years of age he married Louisa A. tubs, of whom were 
  born five children, four of whom survive; Lorenzo E. Hodges of Olean, Charles 
  a. Hedges of Port Allegany, Mrs. J.C. Hannon of Olean, Mrs. W.M. Buckley of 
  this place and Mrs. E.B. Buckley, deceased.  Surviving are also fifteen grand-
  children and nine great grand-children, one sister, Mrs. Henry Wilcox of 
  Elkhart, Ind., and one brother, Raymond Hodges of Crystal Beach, Ont.  His 
  wife died June 2, 1904.
    At the age of twenty-one he enlisted in the 150th Pennsylvania volunteers, 
  the famous Bucktail regiment.  He had an admirable army record, serving three 
  years and taking part in the battles of the wilderness, Antietum, Gettysburg, 
  Chancelorsville, and other engagement. – Port Allegany Reporter-Argus.
  
  May 4, 1922.
  
  Page 1.
    The death of Mrs. Beatrice McDermott, wife of Arthur McDermott occurred at 
  the Buffalo General Hospital on April 27, after a long illness and following 
  an operation.  Mrs. McDermott, who was 25 years of age, had been a patient 
  sufferer, from an incurable ailment for a long time and the best in medical 
  science was enlisted for her relief but without avail.  The remains were 
  brought to her home here on Saturday.  The funeral services were held at St. 
  Elizabeth’s church Monday, May 1 and interment was made at Rose Hill Cemetery, 
  the Rev. Fr. Donahue officiating.
    Beside her husband she is survived by her father, three sisters and two 
  brothers who reside in Louisiana.
    She became the wife of Arthur McDermott three years ago last September while 
  Mr. McDermott was yet in the naval service of the U.S. stationed at New 
  Orleans and upon his discharge they came to Smethport where they have since 
  resided.
    Among those from out of town who attended the funeral were Riley Broughton 
  of Buffalo, Wm. Broughton of Red rock, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Kibbe, Mr. and Mrs. 
  John Anderson and Mrs. Mary and Tillie Hazen of Bradford.
    Mrs. McDermott will be mourned by a large circle of friends to whom she had 
  endeared herself by her many amiable qualities and cheerful disposition under 
  great suffering.  The Democrat unites with the community in expressing 
  condolence to the bereaved husband and family.
  
  Page 3.
    Word has been received by W.E. Scott of Simpson that the death of his 
  brother, Joseph L. Scott occurred Thursday at his home in Wayside, Okla.  Mr. 
  Scott was formerly a resident of Simpson but went to Oklahoma about 23 years 
  ago where he was employed as a gauger up to the time of his death.  He was 
  born in Coleville in 1880 and resided there until he was 16 years old.  From 
  Coleville he moved to Simpson, where he lived until he went to Oklahoma.  Mr. 
  Scott served a year and nine months as a lieutenant in the Philippines, during 
  the Spanish-American war.  W.E. Scott of Simpson left yesterday morning for 
  Wayside to attend the funeral. – Bradford Era, Saturday.
  
  Page 3.
    Frank M. Rockwell, an old time Eldred resident, died at his home in Spokane, 
  Wash., on Thursday of last week.  No particulars in regards to his death have 
  been received.  He was out here last years and visited his relatives in this 
  section for several weeks and appeared to be in his usual health.  He was 
  about 70 years of age and lived in Eldred many years before going west.  He 
  leaves one daughter, Mrs. Henry Tearney, of Spokane and two brothers, H.E. 
  Rockwell of Kane, Pa., and L.W. Rockwell of Bradford, and one sister, Mrs. 
  N.J. Zeak of Eldred.  The funeral was held Sunday.  Deceased was an honest, 
  hard working man, and has many friends in this vicinity who join with the 
  Eagle in extending sympathy to the bereaved relatives. – Eldred Eagle.
  
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    Port Allegany, April 28. – Three children met death in the flames of a 
  burning farm house at Keating summit, near here, this morning, while their 
  father struggled frantically to reach them and suffered severe burns to his 
  hands and face that sent him reeling out of the house in a semi-conscious 
  condition.
    The three victims of the fire are:
    Helen Smith, aged 7.
    Ray Smith, aged 4.
    Doris smith, aged 18 months.
    All are children of Arthur Smith, a farmer.  Smith himself is suffering from 
  severe burns sustained in his efforts to rescue the children.
    The fire occurred early this morning.  Smith had arisen and lighted a fire 
  in the kitchen stove.  He then went to the barn.  His wife and two older 
  children, boys aged 14 and 12 went to the chicken house to look after the 
  chickens.  The mother also was outside at the time.
    Little four year old Ray ran from the house and called to his father.  
  Smith, thinking the youngster had disobeyed the instructions given the 
  children to remain in the house until they were dressed, ordered him back into 
  the house.  A moment later screams from the children brought Smith and his 
  wife and their two sons to the scene.  The house had burst into a mass of 
  flames.
    The mother hearing the screams of the trapped children tried to rush into 
  the house,  Smith pushed her away and himself rushed into the burning 
  building.  Flames and smoke met him.  He tried to grope his way to the room in 
  which the children were but was fearfully burned about the hands and face and 
  just managed to reel out of the house as the building collapsed.
    The charred bodies of the three children were found in the ruins by 
  searchers.
    Nearby farmers, attracted by the flames, rushed to the scene and formed a 
  bucket brigade by means of which the barn and other out building were saved.
    The loss on the building was estimated at $5,000.
  
  Page 8.
    The death of Mrs. Hattie Louise Iver Thomas, aged 22 years, a well known and 
  highly respected resident of Bradford, occurred Thursday, April 27, at 10:30 
  o’clock at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Iver of No. 88 Brook St.
    Deceased had resided in Bradford her entire life, and was beloved by all who 
  knew her.  For several years she was identified with the R,.B. Johnston 
  Store.  Deceased was a member of the United Brethern Church, from which the 
  funeral was held Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock, Rev. N.J. MacIntyre 
  officiating.  Interment was made in Oak Hill cemetery.
    Deceased is survived by her husband Bertrand C. Thomas, her parents and four 
  sisters, Mrs. Edward Dewey, Lillian, Martha and Gwendolyn and two brothers, 
  Robert and Albert, all of Bradford.
  
  May 11, 1922.
  
  Page 1.
    The death of Walter Butler occurred at his home on Newell Creek, at 2:25 
  o’clock Monday morning.  He was born in Ireland on March 28, 1834, being 88 
  years of age at the time of his death.
    Deceased was a well known farmer being one of the early settlers in the 
  vicinity where he died.  He leaves six daughters: Hannah at home; Mrs. Splain, 
  Mrs. R. Gorman and Mrs. M. Masterson, of Pittsburg; Mrs. J.A. Considine and 
  Mrs. Munson, of Breckenridge, Texas: and three sons E.J. Butler and F.J. 
  Butler of Lancaster, O., and F.J. butler of Mineral Wells, Texas.
  The funeral services were held in St. Mary’s church, at Sartwell, at 9 o’clock 
  yesterday morning, interment being made in the Sartwell cemetery. – Eldred 
  Eagle.
  
  Page 4.
    William A. Young died at his residence, here at 4 o’clock, Tuesday morning 
  after a long illness.
    Deceased was born on June 16, 1848, near Obi, N.Y., his parents being 
  farmers and early settlers in that vicinity.  When still a young man, he left 
  home and went to Smethport, where he worked in a store.  He came to Eldred 
  about 66 years ago, and for about 5 years, was a clerk in the store of A.T. 
  Barden, with whom a partnership was formed which lasted for about 5 years.
    In 1872 he was united in marriage to Phoebe J. Cooper and all of their 
  married life has been spent in Eldred.
    In 1877 he went into the hardware business and later took into partnership 
  with him, W.W. Grove, under the firm name of Young & Grove, which continued 
  for many years, one of the most successful business concerns in Eldred.  Later 
  this firm was dissolved, Mr. Grove retiring, and Mr. Young continued on in 
  business, being then the oldest business man in town.
    He was a charter member of the local Masonic lodge, and affiliated with the 
  Scottish rite bodies, at Bloomsburg and with the Mystic Shrine, at 
  Pittsburgh.  He was a Past Master of Eldred Lodge, F.&A.M., and a man generous 
  to a fault in all his business dealings.
    After the disposition of his hard ware business to the Bradford Supply 
  company, some time ago, he has assisted in the store as much as his health 
  would allow.  One day in September last, he was taken seriously ill while in 
  the store, and was carried to his rooms over the store and placed in bed from 
  which time he never was able to get around again.
    He has a host of friends among all classes of people and he was at all times 
  a most liberal and kind hearted neighbor.
    He is survived by his wife, who is in very poor health and three brothers.
    The funeral will be held from the house this Friday afternoon, Rev. J.B. 
  Guthrie of Salamanca, officiating at 1 o’clock, and the remains will be taken 
  to Obi for interment.  The masons will have charge of the funeral. – Eldred 
  Eagle.
  
  Page 5.
    The following is taken from “The Signet,” a pamphlet published by the First 
  Methodist church of Rochester, N.Y.:
    Very quietly at noon, April 5, after a brief sickness, Mrs. Sarah A. Bower 
  passed away.  Through her long life of 87 years she was a faithful servant of 
  her Master, whom she devoutly loved.  She was converted when ten years old, 
  joining the Methodist church at that time.  For many years she taught in the 
  Sunday School and was always a student of the Bible.  One of her greatest 
  pleasures in her young days was in seeking out poor children, making clothing 
  for them and taking the children to Sunday School.
    After coming to Rochester in 1907, she joined the Home Department of the 
  First M.E. Church and was always a help and inspiration to us who knew her 
  well and loved her.  At several of our Home Department socials she delighted 
  us with recitations, for which she had a natural gift.  She was a woman of 
  great faith, and loyalty to her Saviour.  Her interest was always keen in 
  everything connected to her church.
    Not long ago she wrote “Now as I stand on the verge of the tomb, I am 
  cheered with the promise, “Lo I am with always, even unto the end.”
    Our sincerest sympathy is given to the daughter, who survives her.
    Mrs. Bower was born in Franklinville, N.Y., November 30th, 1834.  Graduated 
  at Alfred University and spent several years of her life as teacher in McKean 
  county schools.
    She was married to Mr. rude Bower of Cuba, N.Y., I n1867, where they resided 
  for a number of years, Mr. Bower’s death occurring in Olean several years 
  since.  She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Verdene Merriman, with whom she 
  lived in Rochester.
    The funeral was held in Olean, conducted by Rev. G.R. Williamson, pastor of 
  First M.E. church of that city and burial made in Mt. View Cemetery.
    Those from Smethport who were present were Mrs. Mary A. Backus, Mr. J. 
  Clayton Backus, Mrs. U.D. Fischer, Mrs. Ethel Marks.
  
  Page 5.
    Mrs. Hazel Acre, wife of Harry Herbeck died at the Kane Summit Hospital, 
  Wednesday, May 3, 1922, of cancer.
    She was the second youngest daughter of B.D. and Mary Acre, and was born in 
  Keating township, February 19, 1889, where she lived until she became the wife 
  of Harry Herbeck of Buffalo, N.Y., June 6, 1918, since which time they had 
  made their home mostly in Buffalo.
    She was a loving daughter, wife and sister.  She entered the Kane Hospital 
  in December, thinking radium treatments would help her, but the disease had 
  been too long seated.  She bore her suffering patiently and looked upon the 
  bright side.  Her mother was with her in her last hours.
    She leaves a husband, her parents two brothers and three sisters to mourn 
  her loss besides other relatives who will miss her keenly.
    The remains were brought to the home of her sister, Mrs. Obed Ingram, this 
  borough, and the funeral was held at the house at 2:00 o’clock Sunday 
  afternoon, preceded by prayer at the house, the Rev. Arthur Gregson 
  officiating.  Burial was made in Rose Hill cemetery.
    She loved flowers and the many beautiful flowers showed the loved esteem of 
  her friends and relatives.  Her suffering is over and she has gone to the 
  home, she said God had made ready for her.
  
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    Mrs. J.W. Bouton, Mr. and Mrs. J.B Eastman and Mr. and Mrs. F.E. Tull 
  attended the funeral of Henry Terrotte in Ceres Wednesday.
  
  May 18, 1922.
  
  Page 1.
    The community was chocked by receipt of the news that Miles N. Allen, a 
  former well known Smethport resident and prominent Port Allegany resident had 
  passed away Sunday following a brief illness with which he was stricken two 
  days previous.
    Miles N. Allen was born in Steuben county, N.Y., Jan. 21, 1854, a son of 
  Alfred and Jane Allen.  In young manhood he learned the trade of carpenter and 
  embarked in the contracting business.  He came to Smethport in 1878 and had 
  the contract for erecting the extract factory at East Smethport.  He also was 
  contractor on the job of erecting the Smethport window glass factory.  
  Numerous other large buildings throughout this section stand as monuments to 
  his skill.
    He was united in marriage July 2, 1873 to Emma Amelia Oviatt and to them 
  were born three daughters, Mrs. Eber Dennison, Irene and Frances; one son, 
  B.D. Allen.
    In 1900 he moved from Smethport to Port Allegany where he embarked in the 
  insurance business, maintaining offices both in Port Allegany and East 
  Smethport, eventually abandoning the local office.
    Mr. Allen was exceptionally successful in his various business endeavors.  
  He had held various positions of public trust and at the time of his death was 
  serving as justice of the peace in Port Allegany.  He was a gentleman of 
  cordial, likeable presence and his friends were legion.
    He was a member of McKean Lodge, No. 389, I.O.O.F. of Smethport and was a 
  past grand of the local lodge.  At the request of the departed, funeral 
  services, which were held in Port Allegany Wednesday afternoon, were conducted 
  under the direction of the local lodge.  A large number of members made the 
  trip to Port Allegany.  Mr. Allen is survived by many relatives throughout 
  this section.
  
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    Word was received here on Friday of the death of Rev. O.J. Hutchinson which 
  occurred at Dover, Del., last week.  Mr. Hutchinson was formerly pastor of the 
  Baptist Church here and acted as Scout Master of the local Boy Scout 
  organization.  He took an active interest in civic affairs during his 
  pastorate here and was greatly esteemed by the citizens of Smethport who will 
  greatly regret the passing of this estimable man.
  
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    Mrs. Michael McDade, wife of Michael McDade of Crosby, died at the Olean 
  Hospital Thursday afternoon following an operation.  Mrs. McDade was a very 
  estimable woman and was well known here where she had many warm friends.  She 
  is survived by her husband and two daughters, Mrs. John Burg of Crosby and 
  Mrs. Frank Madison of Olean; and two sons, Clare winters and Harry McDade of 
  Crosby.  The funeral took place at her home in Crosby on Sunday and interment 
  was made at Colegrove cemetery, Rev. Fr. Donahue of this place officiating.
  
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    Wm. B. Davis, aged 71, died at his residence at Cole Creek Saturday, May 13, 
  of diseases incidental to old age after a brief illness.  He is survived by 
  two sons, B.E. of Cole Creek and W.E. of Hornell and two daughters Mrs. Bert 
  Bromley of Gifford and Mrs. Bert Metzgar of Smethport.
    Mr. Davis suffered a stroke of paralysis several months ago since which time 
  his health had failed steadily.
    He was a quiet, unassuming man of splendid qualities who was held in high 
  esteem by all who knew him.
    The funeral was held Tuesday at the late home, Rev. Pang officiating.  
  Interment was made in the Smith cemetery, Farmers Valley.
  
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    The death of Mrs. Millie Delo of No. 14 fisher avenue, a highly esteemed 
  resident of this city occurred at 10:55 o’clock last evening at the Bradford 
  hospital.  Death followed a surgical operation.  Mrs. Delo was 38 years old.  
  She was born at Oil City, Pa., and for the past five years has resided here.  
  She was a devout member of the Ashbury M.E. church of East Bradford.  
  Surviving are her husband, R.A. Delo; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.P. Craig of 
  Cambridge Md.; one sister, Mrs. W.A. Hovis of Smethport and one brother, W.L. 
  Craig of Oil City. – Bradford Era. Monday.
  
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    John Eckhart, formerly of Bradford died at the family home, No. 71 Dixon 
  street, Salamanca, N.Y., last night at midnight, following an illness of 
  several months, at the age of 64 years.  He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and 
  removed to Salamanca in early childhood, where he commenced his business 
  career as a cabinetmaker.  He learned the trade before he attained his 
  majority and in 1877 he engaged in the furniture and undertaking business with 
  his father in Salamanca.
    In 1885 he came to Bradford to take the position of foreman and wreckmaster 
  of the Erie railroad, which position he held until March 1, 1898, when he left 
  the railroad to engage in the manufacture of window glass at the glass factory 
  which he started at Hazelhurst, Pa.  He contributed materially to the progress 
  and prosperity of Bradford and made McKean county and important factor in the 
  window glass business of the world.  Returning to Salamanca he has for the 
  past 15 years been a traveling engineer for the Brooks Locomotive Works of 
  Dunkirk.
    For a number of years he was proprietor of the Hotel Weaver and proprietor 
  of the Bradford Brewing company.
    Mr. Eckhart is survived by one daughter, Mrs. H.P. Hogan of No. 71 river 
  street, Salamanca; one son, Fred Eckhart of Seattle, Wash.; three sisters, 
  Mrs. George Huff, Miss Elizabeth Eckhart and Miss Hannah Eckhart of Hornell, 
  N.Y.; one brother, Adam J. Eckhart of Bradford and four grand-children.
    He was a member of Tuna lodge No. 411, I.O.O.F., also Encampment No. 266 and 
  the B.P.O.E. No. 234 of Bradford.  Funeral arrangements are not yet complete.  
  Interment will be in Wildwood cemetery, Salamanca. – Bradford Star-Record, 
  Saturday.
  
  Page 4.
  Larabee:  Mrs. Catherine Daley died at her home here Thursday evening after a 
  brief illness of pneumonia.  The deceased was about 72 years of age and spent 
  the greater part of her life in Larabee.  She leaves an aged husband to mourn 
  her loss to whom much sympathy is extended.  The funeral was held Monday 
  morning in St. Mary’s church at Sartwell and interment was made in the 
  cemetery there.
  
  Page 5.
    Mrs. George Hancock of Cyclone, aged 79 years, passed away at the Bradford 
  hospital last week.
  
  May 25, 1922.
  
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    William Rickey and aged resident of this borough, died at his home Tuesday.  
  He had been in poor health for a number of weeks past.  Mr. Rickey was 72 
  years of age and was a quiet mannered, industrious citizen who possessed many 
  friends.  He had resided in this borough for many years.  He is survived by 
  his widow, two sons Wm. Rickey of Olean,  George Rickey of Smethport; two 
  daughters, Mrs. Gilford Baker of Olean and Mrs. Henry Button; also one adopted 
  daughter, Mrs. Ernest Stanton.  The funeral will be held this Thursday 
  afternoon.
  
  Page 3.
    Word was received in this vicinity recently of the death of George Mason, a 
  former resident of this place.  Mr. Mason’s mother was Lewisa, sister of the 
  late George Hyde.  His parents died some time ago and but a few relatives are 
  living.  Mr. Mason was taken to the Warren hospital about three years ago 
  where his death occurred as above stated.  He was about 67 years of age.
  
  Page 5.
  Herbert Drake, Baseball Player Killed.
   When a car which he was driving at an estimated speed of 60 miles an hour, 
  slipped from the pavement, crossed a ditch four feet deep, ran along the side 
  of a hill at an angle which tumbled the other three occupants out before it 
  cut a three foot section from a telegraph pole and catapulted two rods through 
  the air and finally smashed against a tree crushing the driver’s seat like an 
  egg-shell, Herbert H. Drake, a well known athlete and hotel proprietor of 
  Waterloo, N.Y., was instantly killed last Saturday morning.  Mr. Drake will be 
  remembered by many here as he played ball here frequently several years ago 
  with the professional Coudersport team, later going to the Bradford and 
  Youngstown teams of the old Tri-State League.
  
  June 1, 1922.
  
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    Mrs. Caroline Pattison age 76, died at her home in Hazelhurst Wednesday 
  morning at 10 o’clock.  She is survived by four children Mrs. M.E. Terry and 
  Eben Pattison of this place and Mrs. R. Ray and Ed Pattison of Hazelhurst and 
  seven grandchildren who reside here.  Funeral arrangements had not been 
  completed as we go to press but burial will be made at Rose Hill Cemetery 
  here.  Mrs. Pattison was a very estimable lady who has always lived in this 
  vicinity where she had many warm friends who will deeply regret her passing.
    She had been ill for several months but bore her suffering with Spartan like 
  fortitude.
    Her son, E.C. Pattison raced home from the oil fields of Burma, where he has 
  been employed as a driller, to be with his mother before her death.  He 
  arrived in Smethport three weeks ago.
  
  Page 2.
    Portland, May 16. – Saturday morning the people of the community were 
  shocked to learn of the death of Mrs. W.B. Holcomb.  She had been apparently 
  in her usual health up to Friday evening and had been making a number of 
  calls.  At the home of Arthur Munson, she complained of not feeling well, and 
  after she had left Mr. and Mrs. Munson became worried at her appearance and 
  Mr. Munson decided to see that she got safely home.  He overtook her just 
  before she reached the home of Ed. Boltz and walked with her to that place.  
  As they went into the house, Mrs. Holcomb collapsed.
    She was taken to her home and given every possible attention, but died 
  before morning.  She is survived by three sisters.  The Misses Fern and Retta 
  Oviatt of Jamestown, and Miss Rhea Oviatt of Chautauqua, and one brother, Fred 
  Oviatt of Bear Lake, Pa.  Her husband W.B. Holcomb died a few months ago as 
  the result of an accident and she has never recovered from the shock, although 
  outwardly brave.
    She continued to carry the mail between Portland and Brocton station, as Mr. 
  Holcomb had been doing, and in every way had tried to take up her life and 
  make the best of it.  Her nearest friends know her heart was broken and the 
  effort of “carrying on” proved too much for her.  She was a most devoted 
  friend and neighbor, and will be very much missed.  The funeral was held 
  Monday afternoon. – The Grapebelt, Dunkirk, N.Y., May 16.
    Mrs. Holcomb was a niece of the late W.S. and J. Beaman Oviatt and attended 
  the Oviatt family reunion about five years ago at this place.
  
  Page 3.
    Bradford Era, Monday – Charles C. Sikler, 31 years old, of No. 124 Summer 
  street, a well known local chauffeur was instantly killed Saturday night when 
  a car owned by his employer Charles H,. Corwin turned turtle on Corydun street 
  extension near the Nusbaum Chemical works.
    Four other men, Richard Hartburg, Louis Cattoni, James Bedeaux and Carl 
  Witchen, who were riding with Mr. Sikler, had remarkably narrow escapes from 
  death or serious injury.  Bedeaux’s left hand was somewhat lacerated but the 
  other three men were uninjured.
    The accident occurred about 10:30 while Sikler was taking the party to a 
  West Branch farm to get a dog owned by Hartburg.  Mr. Sikller who was driving 
  at a moderate rate of speed, slowed down to 12 or 15 miles an hour just before 
  reaching a narrow gauge railway, used for hauling logs, which crosses the 
  highway diagonally near the chemical works.  The wheels of the car were caught 
  in a rut between the rails and when the driver sought to extricate the machine 
  it went over a six foot embankment, turning a complete somersault and again 
  rolling upside down.
    As the car went over Mr. Sikler’s head was caught between the side of the 
  machine and the ground.  His skull was crushed causing death practically 
  instantaneously.  All of the other four men were imprisoned in the inverted 
  car but Bedeaux, who was riding in the front seat with the driver was the only 
  one hurt.  He was momentarily dazed and received a cut on the left hand.
    Hartburg, Witchen and Cattoni, who were in the rear of the car, crawled out 
  and extricated Bedeaux, who was tightly wedged in the front seat.  Word of the 
  fatality was telephoned to Bradford and the victim’s employer, Mr. Corwin and 
  Police Captain Foster drove to the scene of the accident.  Still’s ambulance 
  also was summoned to bring Mr. Sikler’s body to this city.
    Despite its plunge down the embankment, the automobile figuring in the 
  accident was comparatively slightly damaged.  The point at which the tragedy 
  occurred is considered a dangerous spot for motorists because of the angle at 
  which the narrow gauge rails cross the road.
    Mr. Sikler is survived by his wife, Mrs. Bessie Sikler of this city, and one 
  sister, Mrs. Robison of Philadelphia.  He had lived in Bradford for about five 
  years, having come here from Buffalo.  During his residence here Mr. Sikler 
  followed the occupation of chauffeur and automobile mechanic.  He was a young 
  man of pleasing personality and was extremely popular among a wide circle of 
  friends.
  
  Page 3.
    The body of Tony Barber who was drowned last fall in the river near 
  Coudersport when his Ford went over the bank into the river, was discovered 
  Sunday afternoon by some boys.  Considerable search was made for the body 
  following the accident, but the water was running high and it was not found.  
  The man’s foot was wedged under a log.
  
  Page 3.
    Miles Weed, who has been employed as a teamster in the woods at Norwich, 
  died very suddenly here Saturday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey 
  Summerson of Mill St. where he had been visiting.  Death was due to 
  hemmorages.  Mr. Summerson had gone to work a short time and Mrs. Summerson 
  went down to Main street to do some shopping.  Upon her return shortly after, 
  she found Mr. Weed lying dead on the back porch.  Evidences were found in the 
  kitchen where he had been bleeding and on the porch where he had been spitting 
  blood.  The hemmorages were supposed to have come as a result of injuries 
  received about a month ago, when he had been kicked in the chest by a horse.  
  Acting Coroner E.F., Williams of Bradford was summoned and was here on Sunday 
  to investigate the case.
    Mr. Weed was about 51 years of age, having been born May 12, 1871 in Clinton 
  county.  He was unmarried.  The body was taken to Hammersley Forks on Monday, 
  and interment made there on Tuesday. 
    
  June 8, 1922.
  
  Page 1.
    Ray Ostrander, a well known Smethport man, was killed in a shocking manner 
  while working on a gas well of the Crosby Gas company on the hill back of the 
  Marsh farm this side of Crosby about 2:00 o’clock last Thursday afternoon.
    Mr. Ostrander who was employed as a field man by the gas company together 
  with Eriss Greeley of Crosby, another employe, were engaged in bailing the gas 
  well, using a portable tow pole derrick and a mobile power unit mounted on a 
  heavy truck.  Ostrander was standing alongside the engine when he saw one of 
  the heavy guy lines, supporting the two heavy poles forming the derrick, 
  break.  He shouted a warning to Greeley who was working directly under the 
  derrick and the latter immediately rolled down the hillside and escaped the 
  tremendous crash which ensued.  Greeley, on regaining his feet, was horrified 
  to discover that the derrick had fallen back onto the engine and found 
  Ostrander lying on one side of the machine the right side of his head being 
  crushed and his right arm nearly severed
    Dr. Robert Hamilton of Smethport was summoned, but nothing could be done for 
  the unfortunate man who died two hours following the accident without 
  regaining consciousness.
    Mr. Ostrander was either so intent on warning Greeley of impending danger 
  that he failed to save himself or else did not believe he was in the path of 
  the falling derrick.  Mr. Greeley is of the opinion that the victim was hit 
  over the head by one of the derrick poles and thrown against the engine.
    Coroner Williams of Bradford was notified and gave permission for the 
  removal of the body, which was brought to the Sasse undertaking establishment, 
  Smethport, where it was prepared for burial, later being taken to the home of 
  Mrs. Ray Abbey, a sister of the deceased.
    Ray Ostrander was born in Keating township, near this borough 42 years ago, 
  the son of Mr. and Mrs. Porter Ostrander, well known residents of this 
  section.,  Porter Ostrander dropped dead while working on the Smethport to 
  Ormsby highway, near this borough about a years ago.
    Ray Ostrander’s entire life was spent in this vicinity where he (unreadable) 
  him were his friends.  He was an industrious, companionable man of high 
  integrity and generous impulses, qualities which caused him to be held in the 
  highest esteem by everyone.  It was typical of his character that in time of 
  impending disaster he thought first of his friend before himself.  The entire 
  community was shocked at the news of the untimely ending of his useful life.
    Mr. Ostrander is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Ray Abbey of Smethport and 
  Mrs. Maude Cournean of Kane.  He was a member of the local lodge, I.O.O.F., of 
  the P.H.C. and the Moose orders.
    The funeral was held at St. Luke’s Episcopal church, Sunday afternoon at 
  2:00 o’clock, the Rev. W.E. Van Dyke officiating.  The funeral was preceded by 
  prayer services at the Abbey home on Rose Hill avenue.  The final obsequies 
  were largely attended, the Odd Fellows attending in a body, delegations from 
  the P.H.C. and Moose lodges also being present.  Interment was made in the 
  family plot in Rose Hill cemetery.
  
  Page 3.
    Mrs. Hannah Mead, McKean county’s oldest resident, died Friday, May 26th at 
  the home of her daughter, Mrs. S.S. Carthwait, at the age of 102 years.
    Mrs. Mead was born at Utica, N.Y., on January 3, 1820, daughter of Joseph 
  and Sarah Gulles Mulkin.  When she was about eighteen years of age, she 
  married Hiram Mead and settled in New York State on a farm near Bolivar, where 
  she lived all of her married life until the death of her husband in 1887.  She 
  then lived with her son Frank Mead on her farm and later her son Arthur.  She 
  finally rented her farm and came to Port Allegany to live with her daughter 
  Mrs. S.S. Carthwait, making her home here for the past twenty-six years.
    She is survived by her daughter Mrs. Carthwait; and four sons, William Mead 
  of Bolivar, who is 81 years old; and Alonzo Mead of Friendship, N.Y., 79 years 
  old, both having served in the Civil War; Arthur Mead of Fort Smith, Ark.; and 
  Frank Mead of this place.  She also leaves 19 grandchildren, 17 great 
  grandchildren and seven great great grandchildren.
    In spite of her age, Mrs. Mead was very active, and very keen mentally, and 
  her health was excellent until but a short time previous to her death.  She 
  leaves a host of friends throughout this entire section.
    Funeral services were held at the home of her son William Mead at Bolivar, 
  on Sunday, May 25th, and burial was made in the Bolivar cemetery.
  
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    Mrs. Caroline Pattison, born May 16, 1846 in Susquehanna county, Pa., died 
  Wednesday, May 31 at Hazelhurst, Pa.  Was married to Steven W. Pattison, Feb. 
  3, 1869.  She is survived by four children, Mrs. Mary E. Terry and Eben 
  Pattison of this place and Mrs. R. Ray and E.S. Pattison of Hazelhurst and one 
  brother, Alonzo Hopkins of Detroit, Mich.  Since her marriage she always lived 
  on Marvin creek, when on the death of her husband, she removed to the home of 
  her son in Hazelhurst with whom she resided at the time of her death.
  
  June 15, 1922.
  
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    George W. rice, one of the oldest and best known residents of this section, 
  passed away at his farm near Farmers Valley early Friday morning. 
    His death was caused by a broken hip which he sustained in a fall near his 
  home two weeks previous, an injury for which nothing could be done in view of 
  the victim’s advanced age.
    Mr. Rice was 84 years, 10 months and 17 days old.  One hundred years ago 
  this month his father, Wm. Rice, then a boy of 18 years, came from Cortland 
  county, N.Y. to McKean county.
    George Rice, eldest son of Wm. And Betsy Rice was born and spent his entire 
  life in Keating  township.
    In the lumbering days of McKean county, Mr. Rice was one of the leading 
  operators of Northwestern Penna.  He made fortunes and lost them, through 
  misplaced confidence in unscrupulous associates.  He cut vast tracts of timber 
  and operated large sawmills.  He was a man of great capabilities, of sterling 
  integrity, generous impulses, who was held in the highest esteem by all.  
  Following his retirement from the lumber business, Mr. Rice successfully 
  followed agricultural pursuits on his fine farm in Keating township.  For some 
  time previous to receiving the fatal injury his health had been failing.  His 
  passing will be mourned by many friends in this vicinity.
    He leaves to mourn his death a wife, five children, twenty grandchildren, 
  two great grandchildren; three brothers and one sister.
    Funeral services were held at the house Sunday afternoon at one o’clock, 
  Rev. Pang officiating.  Burial was made in the Smith cemetery.
    Meyer Rice of Smethport is a brother of the deceased.
  
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    S.D. Metzgar on Tuesday received a message from Robt. Bagerstock of 
  Marienville, stating that the body of his [brother] Cleo Bagerstock would 
  arrive home that day from overseas and the funeral would be held Wednesday 
  from the home.
    Cleo Bagerstock lost his life when the troopship Tuscania was sunk by a 
  German submarine off the Irish coast, Feb. 5, 1918.  He was a member of the 
  same company with Cecil Metzgar of Smethport, who after assisting in lowering 
  rafts and boats of the sinking ship, was one of the last survivors to be taken 
  off just before the vessel went down.  Both boys belonged to the 17th Company 
  of the 20th Forestry Battalion.
    The body of Cleo Bagerstock, with 39 others was washed ashore in the course 
  of time and was buried in Scotland.
    The Metzgar family and Bargerstock families were drawn closely together by 
  the association of their soldier boys and Mr. and Mrs. Metzgar had planned to 
  attend the funeral, but were prevented from doing so by illness in the family.
  
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    Miss Ada B. Lemmler, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Lemmler, died at 
  her home on Edson street, at 5:50 o’clock last Friday afternoon, after a long 
  illness, of a complication of diseases from which the patient had been 
  confined to her home for several years.
    Ada Lemmler was born in Holland, N.Y., on March 15, 1877.  At the age of 
  seven her parents moved to Eldred where she grew to womanhood, enjoying the 
  friendship and esteem of a large concourse of friends with whom she had been 
  associated for so many years.
    IN 1892 she graduated from the Eldred High School, after which she took up a 
  business course and followed it up until about three years ago, when her 
  health failed, and she was compelled to join the great army of shut-ins.  From 
  that time until death summoned her, she bore her affliction with great 
  fortitude and busied herself with home work as much as her health would permit.
    Her death, while not unexpected, nevertheless was sad news to her many 
  friends, as it was passed sorrowfully along last Friday.
    She leaves to mourn her death, her parents, three sisters, Mrs. Charles 
  Cheeseman, of New York City; Mrs. J.L. Llewelyn, of Eldred; and Miss Hazel 
  Lemmler of Akron, O., and one brother, Lloyd of Bradford, all of whom were 
  present at the funeral, which was held from the house at 2:30 o’clock Monday 
  afternoon, Rev. E.J. Burton officiating, and interment was made in Oak Hill.
    Miss Lemmler was a member of the protected Home Circle.
    Miss Lemmler was a niece of Charles Lemmler of Smethport.
  
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    John Naegley, of Port Allegany, division superintendent of the Elk Tanning 
  Company was found dead in bed at Ralston Wednesday morning, where he was on 
  business for the company.  Mr. Naegley had been taking treatment under the 
  care of a specialist in Buffalo for the past six weeks.  Heart trouble was 
  given as the cause of death.  Mr. Naegley was well known in Ridgway where he 
  made regular trips to the general office in this place.  He is survived by a 
  wife, three sons and one daughter. – Ridgway Record.
  
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  Farmers Valley:  Mr. George rice died at his home Friday morning, June 9, 
  1922.  Mr. Rice had been in very poor health for several years, and his death 
  was greatly hastened by a fall two weeks ago which broke his hip.  The funeral 
  was held on Sunday at 1:00 o’clock.  Rev. A.L. Tang had charge of the 
  service.  Interment was made in Fair View Cemetery.
  
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    Mrs. Aaron Engstrom, an aged and highly esteemed Smethport lady passed away 
  peacefully, surrounded by member of her family at her home on West Main street 
  Wednesday afternoon.
    The funeral will be held at the Swedish Mission church, of which she was a 
  prominent member, Friday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock.  The funeral will be 
  preceded by prayer service at the family home at 1:30 o’clock.
  
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    Clara Ella Holmes, wife of Leonard E. Holmes, of Coryville, died at their 
  home June 7 at 2 p.m. after a short illness.  Clara Ellen Holmes was born in 
  Hazen, Jefferson county, Mar. 10, 1880, the daughter of Richard and Eliza 
  Mayes.  She was married to Leonard H. Holmes, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank S. 
  Holmes of Coryville at Ridgway, pa., Oct. 12, 1904.  Three sons and one 
  daughter Richard, Homer, John and Sara.  Homer deceased.  Services were held 
  at their family home, burial in Smethport, Rev. A.L. Pang officiating.
    Who can truly pay tribute to the beauty of character.  Adorned with 
  Christian graces she performed many works of helpfulness to which her sweet 
  womanliness led her.  Active in the church from her earliest days, she drank 
  deep of the spirit of the Master and many works churc and philanthropic in her 
  home and town will miss her.  Active, self forgetting service and consecrated 
  Christian womanhood.
    Her life was lived on high level of love and service for others with a sweet 
  graciousness that endeared her to all.  To those that knew and loved her best 
  she will continue to be an inspiration to do and be the best and the Lord she 
  loved and trusted will comfort and bless them.
  (A lengthy list of attendees follows)
  
  June 22, 1922.
  
  Page 1.
    The death of Mrs. Christiana, wife of Aaron Engstrom occurred at the home of 
  her daughter, Mrs. Sam Blomberg of West Main St. Wednesday, June 14.  Death 
  was due to the infirmities of old age.  Mrs. Engstrom’s health having been 
  failing since the first of the years.  It was typical of her long and 
  beautiful life the calmness with which she endured her last illness and the 
  end came peacefully, surrounded by members of her splendid family.  She was 
  aged 89 years and 16 days.
    Mrs. Engstrom was born at Asenhoga, Sweden, may 29, 1833.  She was united in 
  marriage to Aaron Engstrom Jan. 1, 1860.  The fruits of this union were nine 
  children as follows:  John A. Engstrom, Jamestown; Mrs. Ida Blomberg of 
  Smethport; Oscar (died in infancy); Oscar Alfred, who died in Buffalo in 1920; 
  Victor, Gustaf, Amandus and Otto, highly esteemed residents of Smethport; and 
  Adolph, a successful business man of Evanston, Ill.  These seven children, 
  with the husband and father are left to mourn the loss of an indulgent, noble 
  mother.
    All the children of Mr. and Mrs. Engstrom came to America early in life, 
  locating in Smethport.  In 1906 the children persuaded the parents to come to 
  America and they had resided in Smethport since that time.
    Mrs. Engstrom was of a race distinguished for the longevity of its members.  
  Despite her advance years she remained unusually active up to the time of her 
  final illness.  She was a lady endowed with those admirable womanly qualities 
  which endeared her to all with whom she came in contact.  Members of the 
  family have the sincere sympathy of all in their deep bereavement.
    The funeral was held at the Swedish Mission church, of which the departed 
  was a devout member, Friday afternoon t 2:00 o’clock, the Rev. Olson 
  officiating.  Prayer services at the Blomberg home at 1:30 preceded the 
  funeral.  Interment was made in Rose Hill cemetery.
    Among relatives from out of town in attendance at the funeral were Adolph 
  Engstrom of Evanston, Ill., John Engstrom of Jamestown, the Misses Bessie and 
  Esther Engstrom and Edward Engstrom of buffalo, Miss Alene Engstrom of Buffalo 
  and Mrs. T. Samuelson of Jamestown, N.Y.
  
  Page 3.
    Last Saturday, as Edward Finn, of Sartwell, accompanied by his cousin Miss 
  Beatrice Finn, of Olean, were autoing along the Larabee road, Mr. Finn 
  suddenly collapsed from an attack of epilepsy and became unconscious.  Miss 
  Finn called for help and Ira McCarthy and Dan Hodnett of Eldred, who had just 
  passed them, together with Joseph Haynes ran to their assistance, and 
  immediately telephoned for Dr. Huff who responded as quickly as possible, but 
  by the time he could get to the scene the patient was so far gone that he died 
  shortly after the doctor’s arrival.
    Michael Finn was 45 years of age and had been a lineman in the employ of the 
  company for which he was working for about 20 years.  He was the son of Thomas 
  Finn.  The funeral was held Tuesday, and burial made at Sartwell. – Eldred 
  Eagle, June 16.
  
  Page 3.
    Grant Burrows Grimes 52 years old of Port Allegany was fatally hurt in an 
  accident Saturday in the gravel pit of the Olean, Bradford and Salamanca 
  railway company in Allegany, and he died three hours later.
    The accident occurred while using a pole to shunt a single car along a 
  switch.  Mr. Grimes was placing the pole between the car attached to an 
  electric locomotive and the other, and was struck by it in the abdomen when it 
  evidently slipped and was badly injured, dying from internal hemorrhage, 
  resulting from his hurts.
    The body was brought here Sunday night and funeral services were held 
  Tuesday afternoon at two o’clock at the Grimes church, Rev. Fr. F.P. Simons 
  officiating and interment made in the Grimes Cemetery.
    Grant Burrows Grimes was born in Liberty township in 1870, son of Mr. and 
  Mrs. Daniel Burrows.  In 1875 he was taken to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel 
  Grimes, who brought him up.  He married rose Rice and had four children all of 
  whom are dead.  Six brothers of the Grimes family survive him, all of whom 
  were present at the funeral.  
  
  
  
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