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  McKean Democrat 1923
  DEATHS IN MCKEAN COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA JANUARY THRU JUNE 1923
  THE MCKEAN DEMOCRAT NEWSPAPER, (SMETHPORT)
  
  The following death notices appeared in the McKean Democrat from January thru 
  June during the year of 1923.  The date of publication is shown prior to the 
  item(s).  There is no implication that this is all that may have been 
  published in these editions since some editions may be missing and many of the 
  pages or portions thereof are unreadable.  
  Transcribed by Ronald J. Reid, 2010
  
  January 4, 1923.
  
  Page 1.
    The morning Shawmut passenger train from this borough to Olean Tuesday 
  struck a Ford coupe driven by E.E Moberg, a well known traveling salesman, who 
  was enroute from Eldred to Smethport, killing the driver almost instantly.  
  The accident occurred at the second crossing below Coryville at 11:15 o’clock.
    The victim was placed on board the train but died almost instantly and the 
  body was left in charge of Undertaker Burns of Eldred pending the arrival of 
  Coroner Heffner of Bradford.  Coroner Heffner after an investigation decided 
  the fatality was accidental.
    How Mr. Moberg, coming in this direction failed to see the approach of the 
  train is a mystery.  He did see it when almost upon the tracks and according 
  to the engineer applied his brakes, stopping directly in front of the 
  locomotive.  If he had proceeded straight ahead he would have cleared the 
  track.
    R .Kessler, Jr., of Smethport was enroute between this place and Larabee in 
  his car and was a witness of the shocking fatality.
    Mr. Moberg traveled for the Empire Produce Co. of Olean.  He has made weekly 
  trips to Smethport for some time past and is well and favorably known here.
    He was 36 years of age and is survived by his wife.
    The body was taken to Olean Tuesday to be prepared for burial.
  
  Page 1.
    The death of John Benson, prominent Crosby resident, came with shocking 
  suddenness at his home Monday evening about 9:00 o’clock, when he expired 
  while seated in a chair.  Mr. Benson had been in failing health along back and 
  heart trouble is assigned as the cause of death.
    Deceased was born in Sweden, April 22, 1853, but had resided in this section 
  for many years.  He was a man of sterling qualities who was held in the 
  highest esteem by a wide circle of acquaintances.  He had efficiently served 
  for a long time as one of the board of supervisors of Norwich township.  In 
  his passing a splendid citizen has gone to his reward.
    Mr. Benson is survived by two sons, Carl and Fritz Benson of Crosby.
    The funeral will be held at the Crosby church Friday afternoon at 2:00 
  o’clock, preceded by prayer service at the family home at 1:30 o’clock.
  
  Page 1.
    The residents of this community were terribly shocked on Wednesday of last 
  week b y news of the sudden, accidental death of Miss Katharine Hamilton, aged 
  21 years, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Robert Hamilton, one o Smethport’s best 
  known and most beloved young ladies.
    Miss Hamilton who was home from State College where she was a Senior, for 
  the holiday vacation, had felt slightly indisposed Wednesday evening from an 
  attack of asthma, from which she was a sufferer and had retired to her 
  bedroom.  The young lady, on retiring had evidently saturated a cloth with 
  chloroform, which she had been accustomed to using for relief from attacks of 
  asthma.  It is thought that she dozed momentarily and inhaled an overdose of 
  the drug.  On realizing that she was being overcome Miss Hamilton had 
  evidently roused and hastened toward the bath room but collapsed in the hall.
    Mrs. Hamilton was engaged in bathing and was totally unaware of what had 
  transpired until she emerged from the bath room and found the lifeless body of 
  her daughter lying on the floor. The grief stricken mother called her uncle 
  and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. H.C. Wells, who live nearby and Drs. Burg Chadwick and 
  H.L. McCoy were summoned.
    Every method known to medical science was resorted to, to revive the 
  stricken girl and Dr. Hamilton, the father, who was on a professional call to 
  Crosby and who sped back to Smethport in record time worked untiringly without 
  avail.  Life was extinct before the arrival of medical aid.
    Miss Katherine Hamilton was born in Smethport January 10, 1903.  Besides her 
  parents, she is survived by two brothers, Robert and John.
  (Obituary continues at length about educational and social activities and 
  contains a tribute)
    The funeral was held at St. Luke’s Episcopal church Saturday afternoon at 2 
  o’clock, the Rev. W.E. Van Dyke officiating.  The final obsequies were 
  attended by a large concourse of sorrowing friends and neighbors.  Interment 
  was made in Rose Hill cemetery.
  
  Page 2.
    The funeral of Mrs. Maria Holmes Carter, pioneer resident, who died on 
  Wednesday, Dec. 20, at the home of her son, F.H. Nourse of Keating township, 
  was held at St. Luke’s Episcopal church, Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 26, at 2:00 
  o’clock.  The Rev. W.E. Van Dyke officiated, a large concourse of local 
  friends and relatives paying final respects to the departed.  Interment was 
  made in Rose Hill cemetery.
    Miss Maria Holmes was born in Smethport Dec. 27, 1842, the daughter of John 
  Holmes and Nancy Richmond Holmes, prominent pioneer residents of Northwestern 
  Pennsylvania.  She was educated in the public schools, finishing at Smethport 
  Academy.
    She was united in marriage to A.J. Nourse, Jan. 26, 1859.  To this union 
  were born three sons, all of whom survive; Fred H. and Orson D. Nourse of 
  Smethport, and Ormond G. Nourse of Modesta, California.  Mrs. Carter is also 
  survived by seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
    Mr. Nourse died many years ago and the subject of this sketch was afterwards 
  united in marriage the second time to Egbert P. Carter of Arcade, N.Y., in 
  1880.  Mr. Carter died a number of years ago.
    Mrs. Carter resided in Smethport for many years, taking an active part in 
  the social life of the town up to five years ago, since which time she has 
  made her home with her sons, F.H. and O.D. Nourse.  F.H. Nourse who was called 
  to Albuquerque, New Mexico, several weeks ago by the severe illness of his son 
  Forest Nourse, returned home Christmas to be present at the funeral.
    Mrs. Carter was lady of lovely traits of character and she was known and 
  loved by nearly every man, woman and child in Smethport and vicinity.
    Possessed of a high intellect and a retentive memory, her recollections of 
  the stages of development of this section from the primitive to the present 
  day, during her span of 80 years, were interesting in the narrative.
    The deceased was very prominent in fraternal circles, being past worthy 
  matron of Phoenix Chapter, No. 15, Order of Eastern Star, past noble grand of 
  Ideal Lodge, Daughters of Rebekah; lecturer in Patrons of Husbandry, belonging 
  to the McKean county, State and National Grange.  She was also an honorary 
  member of the Protected Home Circle.  She was a speaker and writer of pleasing 
  attainment and a local historian of note.  Her history of “Early Days in 
  McKean County,” published in the Bradford Independent in 1911, was valuable 
  historically and most entertaining.
  
  Page 3.
    George Moore of Coudersport, Pa., aged 33, died in the Bradford hospital at 
  8:55 o’clock last night from injuries sustained when a pulling machine broke 
  on the Hawkins Hollow lease of William M. Spaulding of High street, yesterday.
    He was caught under the machine suffering a fractured shoulder and other 
  injuries about the body.  The accident happened about 2:30 o’clock.  Mr. 
  Spaulding was alone with Mr. Moore at the well and unable to help the injured 
  man alone, he rushed to Bradford for help and returned to the lease with the 
  ambulance of Koch and Oxley in which Mr. Moore was rushed to the local 
  hospital.
    Mr. Moore is survived by his wife six sisters and two brothers.  They were 
  notified of the accident last night and came here from Coudersport arriving at 
  the hospital too late to be at the bedside when the end came.  Funeral 
  arrangements have not been made yet. – Bradford Era, Thursday.
  
  Page 6.
    Mt. Jewett Garage Owner Killed When Gun Exploded
    Gust Palmquist, proprietor of the Central Garage of this place, was found 
  dead in his office this morning about 8 o’clock by Chas. Gerner and Frank 
  Nelson.  Mr. Gerner, who conducts the Gerner Boat Shop, and lives at Toby 
  Springs, was keeping his car in Mr. Palmquist’s garage during the day and 
  drove in this morning as usual, opened the door to run his car in, looked for 
  Mr. Palmquist, when he and Mr. Nelson, whom Mr. Gerner had picked up along the 
  road, discovered Mr. Palmquist in a sitting position on the floor of the 
  office part of the garage, dead.  They at once notified Dr. Cleveland, who 
  hurried to the scene, but as life was extinct there was nothing to do but 
  notify coroner Heffner of Bradford and County Detective Allison of Smethport.  
  Mr. Allison arrived shortly after called and after examination all indications 
  point to an accidental death.
    Coroner Heffner arrived on the noon flyer from Bradford, and had the body 
  removed to A.O. Lantz’s Undertaking rooms, where upon examination by Dr. 
  Cleveland it was found that the bullet had penetrated the body about 3 inches 
  below the heart.
    There is no doubt but that Mr. Palmquist was cleaning his revolver, and in 
  some manner accidently discharged the weapon.  His shot gun lay on the desk 
  taken apart ready for cleaning and apparently after the weapon had been 
  discharged he endeavored to get to the door and fell where he was picked up.
    Mr. Palmquist was one of our successful business men, who had built up a 
  nice garage business and a man with good habits and his death came as a shock 
  to our community.  He leaves a wife and four children.  Mt. Jewett Echo, Dec. 
  21.
  
  Page 8.
    Lois Young Studholme was born at Larabee, Pa., May 28th, 1880, the daughter 
  of DeWitt Clinton and Ada Taylor Young.  Mrs. Studholme’s death occurred in 
  the Lakeside Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio, where she had gone for medical 
  treatment on Dec. 20th.  She was buried from St. Luke’s church Saturday, Dec. 
  23rd.
    On Nov. 26th, 1907 in St. Luke’s church Lois Young was married to E.A. 
  Studholme.  Her husband, four children, Ada, Clinton, Taylor and Joseph and 
  her mother, Mrs. Ada Taylor Young survive her and have the prayers and 
  sympathy of all.
    No one who had the privilege of knowing Mrs. Studholme can ever forget the 
  influence and uplift of her happy and refined nature.  To her naturally fine 
  mind were added culture and a wonderful graciousness of manner that endeared 
  her to all.  In social life one felt the better for her presence.  In matters 
  for the betterment of civic and community affairs she was always interested 
  and helpful.  Her services on committees of all organizations to which she 
  belonged and they were many, were cheerfully and whole-heartedly given.
    She was a devoted member of St. Luke’s church and her faith shone ever with 
  steady light.  Securely poised in her religious convictions she kept 
  untarnished her lofty ideals and lived her life on the high plane of a devoted 
  Christianity.  Her spiritual character was built on faith and established in 
  principle.
    A devoted daughter, wife and mother in the finest sense because of the high 
  spiritual character, the result of that faith which enabled her to meet the 
  issues of life and death with a smile.
    Alive with her Lord today she also is alive here with those who knew and 
  loved her.
  (Poem follows)
  
  Page 8.
    Burga Stickles, aged 66 years, an esteemed and life long resident of East 
  Smethport, died suddenly Saturday at 2:30 o’clock p.m. at his home in East 
  Smethport.
    Although Mr. Stickles had been ill several months his sudden taking away was 
  a shock to the community.  He was a son of Hiram S. Stickles and Hannah Card 
  Stickles of Keating township being born Sept. 29, 1856.
    At the age of ten years Mr. Stickles went to live in the household of his 
  uncle, LeRoy Lyman of Roulette, Pa., famous Potter county hunter.  He received 
  his education in the Roulette schools, going to work and becoming self 
  supporting when a mere lad.
    Early in life Mr. Stickles was united in marriage to Miss Flora Lawton, who 
  passed away a few years later.  To this union one son was born, LeRoy 
  Stickles, who resides in the West.
    Subsequently Mr. Stickles was united in marriage to Miss Carrie H. Chapin of 
  Albany, N.Y.  To them was born one daughter, Mrs. Hazel N. Hyde of Keating 
  township, who with the widow survives.
    Mr. Stickles was a quiet, unassuming man of sterling honesty.  A home-loving 
  man, his worth as a citizen was appreciated by a wide circle of friends.  He 
  was held in the highest esteem  by all who knew [him].  The stricken family 
  have the sympathy of the entire community in the passing of this devoted 
  husband and father and splendid citizen.
    The funeral was held at the family home Tuesday morning, Dec. 26, at 10:00 
  o’clock, the Rev. A.M. Pang officiating.  Interment was made in Rose Hill 
  cemetery.
  
  Page 8.
    F.H. Nourse, who was summoned home last week by the death of his mother, 
  Mrs. Maria Carter, from Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he was called by the 
  illness of his son, Forest Nourse, reports the former well known local young 
  man’s health much improved.  
  
  January 11, 1923.
  
  Page 1.
    John Nelson, aged 80 years, died at the County Home this borough last 
  Sunday.  Nelson for many years worked in the woods near Crosby, being employed 
  by the Heinemann estate.  He entered the home last September.  Chas. Benson of 
  Crosby took charge of the remains and burial was made in Rose Hill cemetery 
  yesterday.
  
  Page 1.
    Betula was saddened and shocked by the sudden death of Mrs. Elmer Burdick 
  aged 50 years who had been a resident of that section for many years which 
  occurred Saturday afternoon.
    Mrs. Burdick was seized with a heart attack while walking to Betula and was 
  found lying in the road in an unconscious condition by a passing sleigh.  She 
  was taken to her home where her death occurred about twenty minutes after she 
  was put in bed and before medical aid could reach her.
    The funeral was held Tuesday noon at the Colegrove church and interment was 
  made in the cemetery at that place.
    The deceased was a lady of estimable qualities who was widely known 
  throughout this section and a wide circle of friends mourn her sad demise.
    Besides her husband she is survived by eight children who have the sympathy 
  of a wide circle of friends.
  
  Page 1.
    George Howe, well known business man and highly esteemed resident of East 
  Smethport passed away at this home, following a lingering illness, about 11:00 
  p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 9. 
    Mr. Howe was confined to his bed the greater part of last winter but his 
  vigorous frame withstood that critical illness and during the past summer he 
  resumed active direction of his large business establishment.  Friends knew 
  that Mr. Howe was not a well man, but his spirit was strong and his physical 
  sufferings were not divulged to his associates.  Several weeks ago Mr. Howe 
  was compelled to retire to his bed for the last time.
    George Howe was born in Brownsville, Pa., Sept. 14, 1859.  He had resided in 
  East Smethport for 27 years.  For a number of years he operated a large 
  blacksmithing establishment, being a master mechanic.  During the past 17 
  years he has conducted a large hardware store at East Smethport.
    Mr. Howe was a citizen whose sterling worth was recognized by a wide circle 
  of friends throughout this section.  He was successful in his extensive 
  business pursuits, winning his way by honesty in dealing and sheer industry.  
  He was a home loving man and his tastes were unpretentious and wholesome.
    Deceased is survived by his wife and two children, Miss Ruth Howe, employed 
  at the offices of the Interstate Window Glass corporation, Bradford, and 
  William Howe, a student at State College.  He is also survived by three 
  brothers, Charles and Patsy Howe of Instanter, Pa., and Wm. Howe of 
  Wilmington, N.C. and one sister, Mrs. W.L. McAvoy of New York City.
    Mr. Howe was a member of the Woodmen’s Lodge.
    The funeral will be held at St. Elizabeth’s Roman Catholic church, this 
  borough, Friday morning at 9:00 o’clock, the Rev. P.J. Donohue officiating.  
  Interment will be made in St. Elizabeth’s cemetery.
  
  Page 1.
    Smethport awoke Tuesday morning to the sad news of the death from pneumonia 
  of Stephen J. McKendrick, aged 78, one of Smethport’s oldest and best known 
  citizens which occurred at his home on Bank street about 3 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 
  9.
    Stephen J. McKendrick was born in New Brunswick, Canada, Aug. 18, 1845 and 
  came to Smethport 15 years ago, having previously resided in Clermont for many 
  years.
    He is survived by his wife, Charlotte McKendrick and the following 
  children:  Mrs. Geo. Russel of Eldred; Mrs. Herman Dumjohn of St. Marys; Miss 
  Evelyn McKendrick of home; William McKendrick of Eldred; Chas McKendrick, 
  Sherman McKendrick, Mrs. L.E. Munn of Smethport; and Mrs. A.J. Thompson of 
  Olean.
    Mr. McKendrick had but recently returned from Buffalo where he had recovered 
  from an extremely critical operation in a manner which had gratified his many 
  friends.
    He was apparently regaining his strength in a most satisfactory manner and 
  was about town Saturday.  A cold brought on a severe attack of pneumonia and 
  the patient, still weakened form his long confinement to the hospital, 
  succumbed after a brief illness.
    S.J. McKendrick was an unassuming man of sterling worth to the community.  
  He was a manly man, who was the very soul of honor and in his business and 
  social pursuits he made friends by the legion, all of whom held the departed 
  citizen in the highest esteem.
    After coming to Smethport Mr. McKendrick engaged in team jobbing and with 
  his son-in-law, L.E. Munn engaged in the ice cream, confectionery and 
  restaurant business.  For one term he served as a member of the borough 
  council and was a capable conscientious public official.
    Mr. McKendrick was a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge and of the Encampment, 
  entering actively into the affairs of those orders.
    The funeral will be held at the family residence at 2:30 o’clock this 
  Thursday, afternoon.
  
  Page 2.
    Bradford, Jan. 8. – A sack containing 1,000 silver dollars was found 
  yesterday buried in the cellar of the house at No. 7 Rochester street, former 
  home of the late Fred Smith, a carpenter who died from heart trouble last 
  Wednesday.
    Yesterday’s find makes a total of about $5,500 found in the old house, about 
  $4,500 in bills having been discovered by Coroner H. Clay Heffner hidden in an 
  old clock last Saturday morning.
    Smith died at the home of G.A. Moore, No. 5 Pike street, where he had gone 
  to do some work.  It is believed that he died intestate and local police have 
  been unable to locate any relatives.
  
  Page 3.
    The death of Benjamin Franklin Taylor took place at his home in Turtle Point 
  on Christmas night, being due to old age and complications.  He had been 
  failing in health for some time.
    Benjamin Taylor was born on Christmas Day, 1840, and was exactly 82 years 
  old on the day of his death.  He was born in McKean county, and was a resident 
  of the county all his life, having lived on his farm at Turtle Point since his 
  manhood.  He was prominently connected with much of the early development of 
  this section.
    He leaves his wife, one daughter, Mrs. Ada Buttre of Olean, and one son 
  Frank Taylor of California.  He also leaves four brothers, Charles and Nathan 
  of Turtle Point, James of Westons and Henry of Smethport, and one sister, Mrs. 
  Mary Jane Campbell of Buffalo.
    Funeral services were held last Thursday at twelve o’clock at his residence 
  in Turtle Point and interment was made in the Fairview Cemetery.  Rev. Prosper 
  Miller officiated at the funeral services.
  
  Page 3.
    Edgar E. Moeberg of 127 ½ North Seventh St., Olean, N.Y., a salesman for the 
  Empire Produce Co. of Olean was instantly killed by a northbound train of the 
  P.S.&N. railroad on the Stulltown crossing at noon Tuesday.  Mr. Moeberg was 
  driving a Ford Coupe which was demolished.  His body proved to be badly 
  mangled and he was taken on board the train to his home in Olean.  
  
  January 18, 1923.
  
  Page 1.
    D.M. Wright, aged about 77 years, one of the best known residents of this 
  section, died at his home in Port Allegany Sunday night, following an illness 
  of several months, since suffering a stroke last summer.
    Mr. Wright was a veteran of the Civil War and for many years was a sawmill 
  expert, being employed throughout this vicinity in the early lumbering days.
    He married Miss Almira Comes of this place who with two married daughters 
  survive.
    The funeral was held at the family home in Port Allegan yesterday afternoon 
  and interment was made in that place.
    Mr. and Mrs. C.D. Comes and family of Smethport attended the funeral.
  
  Page 3.
    Oil City, Jan. 12. – One of the most shocking tragedies to occur in this 
  city in many years was that of yesterday morning at about 7:30 o’clock, at the 
  old Stevens’ homestead on Hasson Heights, in which Edward C. Cubbon, aged 63 
  years killed his sister-in-law, Mrs. Etta Robb, with a shot gun and then went 
  to his bedroom on the second floor of the residence, where he blew out his own 
  brains with the shell in the second barrel of the same gun.  Both deaths were 
  practically instantaneous.
  
  Page 3.
    Comrade Almond S. Ames, well known Civil war Veteran of Roulette, died at 
  his home there Friday, Jan. 5, following a long illness.  He served with Co. 
  1, 136 Pennsylvania Volunteers.
  
  Page 3.
    The Democrat has received the following communication regarding the death of 
  Mrs. Elmer Burdick of Colegrove, mention of which was made in last week’s 
  Democrat.
    While coming home from Betula Saturday afternoon, Jan. 6th, Mrs. Elmer 
  Burdick slipped and fell on the ice.  Just then Ed Gallup came along and her 
  son, Guy, helped her to her home.  This was about 1:30 p.m.  She said she was 
  in no pain only over her right eye where she struck.  Dr. Cummings was called 
  at once.  He said she had ruptured a blood vessel in the head.  She passed 
  away without a struggle at 5:10 P.M.  Mrs. Burdick was in good health and was 
  feeling so good when she left home about 10:30 that morning.
    Laurena Rowley Burdick was a little over 50 years old.  She was married to 
  Elmer E. Burdick in 1883.  Ten children were born to this happy union.  Ralph 
  Lavern gave his life in the World War in 1918.  Those to mourn the loss of 
  their loved one are Elmer E. Burdick, husband and the children are Earl R. of 
  Meadville, Guy E. of Colegrove; Minnie L. at home; Mrs. Cleta Campbell at 
  home; Mrs. Frances Bailey of Sheffield; Leland, George, Myrtle and Rodney, all 
  at home.  She was a member of the Protected Home Circle and the Degree of 
  Pocahontas.  She was a devoted wife and loving mother.  Interment was made in 
  Colegrove cemetery, Tuesday, Jan. 9.
    She is also survived by four grandchildren Llewellyn and Lucy Campbell; 
  Harold Burdick and Donna Bailey.
  In the prime of life God called her,’
  	To dwell with him above.
  And we know that she is happy,
  	In his infinite love.
  
  Page 5.
    Delevan E. Yaley, 21, of Bradford shot himself through the heart with a .32 
  calibre revolver at his parents’ home yesterday morning.  He had been in poor 
  health for several weeks.  Despondency caused his rash act.
  
  January 25. 1923.
  
  Page 3.
    The death of James Raymond Hartnett, of 21 Edna avenue, an employe of the 
  National Transit company, occurred last evening at 5:25 o’clock at the 
  Bradford hospital from injuries which he received two weeks ago when his car 
  turned turtle on the Columbia Hill at Rixford and he was pinned underneath.
    Decease was born in Bradford and had lived here practically all of his 
  life.  He was employed as gauger by the Transit company for many years and was 
  well known to oil men throughout this section.  He was a man highly thought of 
  by his friends and acquaintances and his death is greatly regretted.
    Mr. Hartnett was a member of the St. Bernard’s church in this city and the 
  Knights of Columbus and Elks lodges in Kane.
    He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Hartnett, three sisters, 
  Blanche, Kathryn and Gertrude Hartnett, all of Bradford, and one brother, 
  Frank Hartnett of Coleville, Pa. – Bradford Star-Record, Thursday.
  
  Page 3.
    Howard R. Lester, aged 35 years, a World War overseas veteran, died last 
  Thursday morning at 10:15 o’clock at the home of his mother, Mrs. George 
  Lester of Bradford, of pneumonia with which he had been a sufferer for two 
  weeks.  Deceased was a native of Bradford and had lived all of his life there 
  with the exception of the past 2 or 3 years when he has been located in 
  Detroit.
  
  Page 8.
    Mrs. Mary Hendrickson, aged about 58 died at her home in Crosby Monday night 
  after an illness of nearly a year.
    She is survived by her husband, Samuel Hendrickson, Supt. of the Crosby 
  Chemical Company and two daughters, Mrs. Myrtle Gahagan of Erie and Miss 
  Frances Hendrickson of Crosby.
    The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 2 p.m. at the Colgrove church, 
  the Rev. Larson of Port Allegany officiating.
    Mrs. Hendrickson was a lady of most estimable qualities and her death is 
  mourned by a wide circle of acquaintances.
  
  February 1, 1923.
  
  Page 1.
    Mrs. Theresa Oviatt, widow of the late Dr. Henry Oviatt, died at her home in 
  Milton, Wis., Friday, Jan. 26.  She is survived by one son, W.C. Oviatt, two 
  daughters, Mrs. Belle Thomas and Miss Katherine Dressler all of Lake Mills.  
  Dr. and Mrs. Oviatt at one time resided in Smethport where they will be 
  remembered by older residents.
  
  Page 1.
    This community was saddened by the death of Hon. Jas. A. McKean, aged 78 
  years, which occurred at his home on East Main street about 11:30 o’clock a.m. 
  last Thursday.  Death was due to diabetes, from which Mr. McKean had been a 
  sufferer for a number of years and his last illness extended over a period of 
  one year, the patient having been confined to his bed since last fall.
  (Obituary is very lengthy and only portions are included here.)
    Mr. McKean was one of North-western Pennsylvania’s most distinguished 
  citizens, having played an important part in the development of McKean 
  county.  During the lumbering days of this section he was  senior member of 
  the firm of McKean Brothers, which operated large sawmills in Smethport and 
  nearby points and conducted large lumbering operation throughout this section 
  for many years.
    He is survived by his wife, Julia, and a stepson, S.W. Hubbard of Smethport, 
  and a step-daughter, Mrs. F.D. Gallup of Bradford, also three brothers, 
  Charles and Edward of Smethport and Thomas McKean of Wilcox.
    James A. McKean was born at Glen Cove, Long Island, N.Y., August 11, 1845, a 
  son of Bernard and Bridget (Graham) McKean.  In 1848 he came to McKean county 
  with his father and family and located on what is known as the “Bond farm” on 
  Marvin Creek.  This farm was later sold and the family settled on an adjoining 
  farm.  His mother died in 1888.  He had only a public school education but 
  improved every opportunity to obtain knowledge by working on the farm in 
  summer and attending a district school several miles away during the winter.
    When 18 years old he was employed by James E. Butts at Buttsville being in 
  charge of construction of the high dam across Three-Mile run.  Later he worked 
  in the car shops of the Pennsylvania and Erie railroad at Kane five years.  In 
  1874 he bought a farm adjoining that of his father and engaged in the lumber 
  and bark business with his brother, Charles.  He was a Republican and cast his 
  first presidential vote for General Grant in 1868.
    In January 1869 he married Mrs. Julia M. Hubbard and had two children, S.W. 
  Hubbard and Maggie Gallup.  Later he was elected representative in the general 
  assembly serving two terms.
    The funeral was held at St. Elizabeth’s Roman Catholic church Saturday 
  morning at 9:00 o’clock, Rev. P.J. Donohue officiating at solemn Requiem High 
  Mass.  The large church edifice was filled with sorrowing friends of this 
  generally mourned departed citizen.  Interment was made in St. Elizabeth’s 
  cemetery.
  
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    Mrs. Stephen J. McKendrick, aged 75 years, died at her home on Bank street 
  Monday evening, Jan. 29th, at 10:00 o’clock, following an attack of 
  pneumonia.  While Mrs. McKendrick had been in failing health for several 
  months past, her death following so soon after the death of Mr. McKendrick who 
  died of pneumonia January 9th, came as a great shock to her friends.
    Charlotte Howe was born at St. Johns, N.B., Canada.  Early in life she was 
  united in marriage with Stephen McKendrick.  Many years ago they moved to 
  Clermont where they resided for many years.  The family moved to Smethport 
  fifteen years ago.
    Mrs. McKendrick was a lady of estimable traits of character who was highly 
  regarded by all who knew her.  Her home was her castle, and her children have 
  the sympathy of all in the loss of an indulgent mother.
    Mrs. McKendrick is survived by the following children; Mrs. George Russell 
  of Eldred; Mrs. Herman Dumjohn of St. Marys; Mrs. L.E. Munn of Smethport; Mrs. 
  A.J. Thompson, Olean; Miss Evelyn McKendrick of home; William McKendrick of 
  Eldred; Charles and Sherman McKendrick of Smethport.
     The funeral was held at the family residence this Thursday morning at 9 
  o’clock, Rev. P.J. Donohue officiating.  Interment was made in Rose Hill 
  cemetery.
  
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    Word has just been received in Smethport of the death of Frank Rowley, aged 
  78 years, a former well known Smethport resident and Civil War veteran, which 
  occurred in Tampa, Florida where he was sojourning for the winter, two weeks 
  ago.  Details concerning the death of this old time resident are lacking, 
  further than the information that the body had been taken to Elmira, N.Y., for 
  burial.
    Mr. Rowley married Alice Decker of Smethport, who died several years ago.  
  They resided in this place for many years.  Mr. Rowley served with the Union 
  army during the Civil War.
    Mr. Rowley was a member fo the G.A.R. and was a charter member of Smethport 
  Lodge, I.O.O.F.  He had visited the families of O.T. Chase and Jas. McGuire of 
  Smethport last fall just before leaving for Florida.
     Mr. Rowley’s death will be mourned by many friends.  He is survived by one 
  son.
  
  Page 3.
    Chas. Osterman, aged about 55 years was found dead in bed at his home on the 
  Mineral Spring road shortly before noon today by Dr. J.M. Heimbach.  Heart 
  disease caused the man’s death and he had been dead for some hours when found.
    Dr. Heimbach had been attending Mr. Osterman from time to time and was 
  called to see him about three days ago, when he found the man’s condition 
  serious, with fatal results but a question of time.
    Deputy Coroner H. Clay Heffner of Bradford, was notified, but in view of the 
  fact that indications point to a natural death there is reason to believe that 
  no investigation will be necessary.
    Chas. Osterman had lived alone for a number of years and little has been 
  learned regarding his relatives.  He is believed to be survived by three sons 
  and a daughter, one of the sons being Martin Osterman of New York City, who 
  has been notified of his father’s death. – Kane Republican, Saturday.
  
  Page 3.
    Miss Margaret McLaren, for a number of years superintendent of Warren 
  General hospital died Tuesday.  She was formerly located in Bradford.
  
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    Johnsonburg, Jan. 25. – Just at noon today an eastbound freight train on the 
  Pennsylvania railroad struck C. Martin, aged 45 years as he was walking along 
  the tracks and hurled him into the Clarion river.  Men dragged the river for 
  more than two hours before the body was recovered.  His death is believed to 
  have been caused by drowning as the body was not mutilated to an extent 
  noticeable on hurried examination.  As this report is sent the accident has 
  not been fully investigated.
    Chas. Martin was employed in the Clarion Paper Company’s plant.  He had left 
  the plant to bring another workman’s dinner and was walking along the tracks 
  at West Johnsonburg at a point where the roadway is built close to the river 
  on an embankment about 15 feet above the water.  When the train struck Martin 
  his body was hurled high in the air and landed in the water a number of feet 
  from the bank and because of the prevailing high water and the condition of 
  the surrounding ground the work of searching for the body was made difficult 
  but many volunteers were quickly on hand and shortly after 2 o’clock the 
  lifeless remains were brought to the surface and removed to the bank.
    Martin had been a resident of Johnsonburg for a number of years and was well 
  known and popular.  He leaves a widow.
  
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    Word was received here yesterday of the death of Joseph Ardizzone, well 
  known oil man formerly of Bradford, which occurred yesterday morning at 9:45 
  at his home in Eastland, Texas.  His death was the result of burns received 
  January 14 from a gas explosion on the well which he was working.
    Miss E.C. Lindberg, a registered nurse of this city and sister-in-law of the 
  deceased, left to take care of the injured man shortly after word had been 
  received here of the accident and remained with him until his death.
    Mr. Ardizzone was 50 years of age and was born in Palermo, Italy, October 
  14, 1872.  He spent a great part of his life in this vicinity where he had 
  always been identified with the oil industry.  During the past 16 years he had 
  lived in different parts of Texas and Oklahoma where he also was engaged in 
  the production of oil.
    He is survived by his wife and one daughter, Mrs. Paul Andes of Tulsa, 
  Oklahoma.  Interment will be made in Tulsa, Oklahoma. – Bradford Era, Thursday.
  
  Page 5.
    Mrs. Lawrence Axelson, one of Smethport’s most highly esteemed residents, 
  passed away at her home on Bank street on Wednesday evening of last week, 
  following a long and critical illness.
    Selma Attllia Axelson was born on February 18, 1875, at Vemerby, Sweden.  
  She was the daughter of Oscar and Augusta Nelson.  She emigrated to this 
  country in her teens, and first settled at Titusville, Pa.  She was united in 
  marriage to Lawrence Axelson on January 9, 1901.  For several years they have 
  had their home in this borough.  After a long and lingering illness, her 
  spirit departed to be with the god who gave it, on January 24, 1923.  There 
  are left to mourn her passing, the husband, and the following children; Hjlmar 
  Sigfrid, Edith Attllia, Etta Cecelia, Arthur Frederick.  Also four sisters who 
  reside in this country, and one brother who resides in Sweden.
    The funeral was held at the home at 1:30, Sunday afternoon, January 28, 
  1923.  The Rev. Arthur Gregson pastor of the First M.E. Church officiated.  
  The burial was in rose Hill Cemetery.
    A wide circle of friends mourn the passing of this noble wife and mother, 
  whose life was literally dedicated to her family.
  
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    W.A. Hulett died at 8 p.m. Saturday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. T.R. 
  Baker in Wrights corners, Pa.  Mr. Hulett, who was 83 years old, had been 
  confined to his bed since November 7.  He was born at Andover, N.Y., September 
  13, 1839, and moved with his parents in early childhood to Wellsville, N.Y.  
  He went to Crosby, Pa., when a young man and lived in that place for many 
  years, being employed by the Heinemann interests.  In 1919 Mr. Hulett was the 
  victim of a serious accident from which he never fully recovered.
    Over a year ago he moved to Wrights Corners to live with Mrs. Baker, his 
  only daughter.  Besides the daughter, surviving relatives are two grand 
  children, Cecil Baker and Mrs. Frank LeBarron and 8 great grandchildren, all 
  of Wrights Corners.
    “Uncle Al.” as he was affectionately known by a wide circle of friends, was 
  one of the county’s best known Democrats.  He was also prominent in fraternal 
  affairs, being a Mason, a Redman and a member of the local Grange.  He was 
  well known in State Redmen’s circles, having been district deputy of that 
  order.
    The body was brought to Sasse’s undertaking parlors, Smethport, Monday 
  night, being met by a delegation of local Masons and Crosby Red Men.  The 
  remains were taken to Wellsville, N.Y. Tuesday morning where the funeral and 
  interment occurred.
  
  February 8, 1923
  
  Page 1.
    Claude M. Heinlein, aged 25 years, local World War Veteran, has lost his 
  valiant fight for life.  The well known local veteran passed away at his 
  parents’ home on East Main street Tuesday afternoon about 3:30 o’clock, after 
  a long illness from the effects of German poison gas suffered on the fighting 
  front in France.
    The funeral will be held at the family residence Friday afternoon at 2:00 
  o’clock, the Rev. Arthur Gregson of the Methodist Episcopal church 
  officiating.  Bucktail Post, American Legion, headed by the Smethport Band 
  will participate and the burial of this local World War hero will be with full 
  military honors.  Interment will be in Rose Hill Cemetery.
    Mr. Heinlein enlisted in the U.S. Army as motor mechanic on June 29, 1917, 
  in DuBois, Pa.  He saw extensive service in France, his military record being 
  a splendid one, and was wounded in action July 29, 1918.  For some time he was 
  confined to an army hospital in France.  On his return to the United State he 
  spent a short time at a government sanitarium in the south.  He returned home 
  but his condition did not improve and last winter was spent at the government 
  sanitarium at Mt. Alto, this State.
    When it became apparent that his health was not improving Mr. Heinlein 
  returned to Smethport last spring.  He was compelled to take to his bed during 
  the summer, but for a time appeared to improve and was able to get about again 
  but in the fall he was compelled to seek his bed again and since that time his 
  condition grew steadily worse.  During his long illness Claude was a patient 
  sufferer, maintaining a cheerful demeanor even when it became apparent that 
  his plucky struggle was a losing one.  In his passing the barbarous methods of 
  warfare introduced by the Hun, claims another victim by lingering death and 
  countless similar cases exist throughout the land.
    Mr. Heinlein was a member of Bucktail Post, American Legion and took an 
  active interest in the affairs of that organization, even when his health 
  precluded active participation in Post affairs.  He will be keenly missed by 
  his comrades.  He was also a member of the Woodmen and of the Smethport Fire 
  Department.
    He was an industrious young man of sunny, generous disposition who was 
  popular with everyone.
    The Democrat is indebted to Guy McCoy, head o the wartime local Council of 
  National Defense for Comrade Heinlein’s complete military record from the 
  complete archives of all vicinity service men compiled and kept by him.
    Claude Martin Heinlein was born in Keating township, May 5, 1898, son of Mr. 
  and Mrs. Martin W. Heinlein.  When he was a small child his parents moved to 
  Smethport.  In 1916 Mr. Heinlein was united in marriage at Hazelhurst to Miss 
  Faye Ella Robinson of that town.  To them was born one daughter, Jane.
    Both Mr. Heinlein’s grandfathers were veterans of the Civil War.
    Besides his wife and daughter and parents the young man is survived by one 
  brother, Fred.  The stricken family have the sympathy of all in their 
  bereavement.
    Prior to entering his country’s service Mr. Heinlein was engaged in the 
  restaurant business and later operated an auto tire repair shop in Smethport. 
  
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    Ludlow, Feb. 5. – Mrs. Millie Bates, of Ludlow, was so badly burned on 
  Sunday morning at 5 o’clock that she was taken to the Warren General hospital 
  in a dying condition, her death occurring at 3 p.m. yesterday.
    Her husband “Jack” Bates, has been in ill health for the past three years 
  suffering with complications that have greatly affected his heart, and for 
  some time has occupied a room on the first floor, and sat in a chair most of 
  the time in order to sleep, I this manner seeking to relieve his heart 
  condition.  Sunday morning he was sitting near the stove and in his sleep fell 
  to the floor.  He called to his wife who was asleep in a room on the second 
  floor.  She came to his assistance and in endeavoring to get him back into the 
  chair her kimono caught on fire from the stove.
    She called out and one of the boarders, William Welter, came to her 
  assistance and extinguished her burning clothing, consisting of kimono and 
  underwear, but she was burned over her entire body, including her hands and 
  face, to such an extent that recovery was impossible.  Mrs. Bates was 76 years 
  old but despite her age she had conducted the Bates House to the hour of her 
  death as she had conducted that place for the past 35 years, doing most of the 
  cooking and housework for from 12 to 15 persons, with little assistance from 
  her invalid husband.  She was a woman that we well liked by the entire 
  community.  Mr. Bates being an invalid with no one to look after him and 
  suffering greatly from shock, was also taken to the Warren hospital.
    Funeral services will be held on Wednesday morning at 10:30 o’clock at the 
  house, Rev. J.A. McCamey, of the First Methodist Episcopal church of Kane, 
  will officiate.
    Besides her husband she is survived by her sister, Mrs. George Maybe of Kane 
  and one son.  Mrs. Jeffries, a niece, has been making her home with Mr. and 
  Mrs. Bates for some time. – Kane Republican, Monday.
  
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    Cutting a main artery under her arm, a few inches above the elbow, when she 
  reached her arm through a broken glass door panel about 8:15 o’clock Saturday 
  night, Mrs. Mary M. Martin, age 62, of No. 65 Euclid avenue, died 10 minutes 
  alter from hemorrhage.  The accident occurred at the home of Mrs. Martin’s 
  daughter, Mrs. Clyde Wells, No. 5 Penn avenue.
    Mrs. Martin had been visiting at the home of another daughter, Mrs. William 
  Gabler, whose young son is ill of pneumonia.  Need for a water bottle caused 
  Mrs. Martin to volunteer to secure one at the home of Mrs. Wells.  When she 
  arrived at the Wells house she found no one home and reached through a broken 
  glass panel in the door at the rear of the house for the key.  In so doing she 
  cut her arm on a sharp piece of glass.
    The glass broke and a piece entered her arm to the bone severing the 
  auxillary artery.  Mr. Martin hurried in the direction of her own home for 
  assistance being met on the way by her son-in-law, William Marsh, who assisted 
  her into the house and summoned Dr. Haines.  The injured woman lost 
  consciousness before the physician arrived and died before the flow of blood 
  could be stopped.
    Coroner H. Clay Heffner and the police were notified.  The coroner made a 
  cursory examination and pronounced death due to accident.
    Mrs. Martin had been a Bradford resident 45 years.  She was the widow of 
  George Martin who died about seven years ago.  She had many friends here and 
  had been very active in church and social life.  She is survived by three 
  daughters, Mrs. William Pyle, Mrs. William Gabler and Mrs. Clyde Wells and by 
  one son, James Martin, all of Bradford.  A grandson, Norman Drysdale, who made 
  his home with the dead woman, two brothers, James and Oscar Gardiner of 
  Fostoria and Toledo, Ohio, respectively and two sisters, Mrs. J.B Martin of 
  Bowling Green, Ohio, and Mrs. Maria Knapp of Bradford also survive. – Bradford 
  Sunday Herald.
  
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    Hugh Gorman, an old-time resident of Simpson, died at Clarksburg, W.Va., 
  where he had resided in recent years, last week.  The remains were brought to 
  Smethport Monday and the funeral was held at St. Elizabeth’s church, Rev. Fr. 
  Donohue officiating, Tuesday morning.  Burial was in St. Elizabeth’s 
  cemetery.  The body was accompanied by a daughter, Mrs. E.G.  Newhouse and 
  Mrs. Walter D. Wilson.
  
  Page 5.
    Mrs. John Anderson, mother of County Recorder A.R. Anderson, died at her 
  home in Clermont, Monday, following a serious illness.  Mrs. Anderson long 
  resided in Clermont, being a woman of noble qualities of soul, who was known 
  by and had endeared herself to a wide circle of friends.
    Anna Christina Anderson was born in Halland, Sweden, June 14, 1843.  She was 
  79 years, 7 months and 20 days old at the time of her death.  She came to 
  Wilcox, Pa., in June 1870 and was united in marriage to John W. Anderson on 
  March 30, 1871.  They resided at Wilcox until 1874 when they moved to 
  Coryville and came from Coryville to Clermont in February 1875, since which 
  time this has been their home.
    To them were born two children, A.R. Anderson of Clermont and Mrs. Anton F. 
  Anderson of Lynn, Mass., who with her husband survive.  Other relatives are 6 
  grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. J.H. Peterson; one brother, Ernesto Bengtson 
  of Brazil, South America.
    Funeral services were conducted at the Swedish Lutheran church, Clermont, 
  Wednesday afternoon, Rev. A.A. Wilfrid of the Swedish Lutheran church, Mt. 
  Jewett and Rev. Arthur Gregson of the M.E. Church, Smethport, officiating.  
  Interment was made in the Clermont cemetery.
    The Democrat unites with many friends in tendering sympathy to the family 
  circle so sorely bereft in the passing of this faithful wife and noble, 
  indulgent mother.
  
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    John M. Shearon, well-known citizen of Bradford during the past 46 years, 
  died at his home, No. 12 Walker avenue last Thursday morning at 10:25 o’clock 
  following a long period of illness.  He was born in Ireland May 9, 1854.  
  Coming to Bradford in 1876 he entered the employ of the McKean Pipe Line, the 
  first pipe line in this section.  He had been engaged in pipe line work 
  continuously until his retirement in May, 1919, when he was in the employ of 
  the New York Transit company, the successor to the McKean Pipe Line.
  
  Page 8.
    The Milton Junction, Rock county, Wisconsin, Journal Telephone of Thursday, 
  January 18, contains the following concerning the death of Mrs. Theresa 
  Oviatt, mention of which was made in the Democrat last week:
    Theresa Fidelia Collins was born in Alfred, N.Y., March 12th, 1842.  Her 
  father was Dr. John Collins, one of the pioneer doctors of Allegany county.  
  Her mother was Catherine Burdick Collins.  She was the youngest of six 
  children, the oldest being the only sister, who was the mother of Mrs. A.S. 
  Maxson.  When she was 9 years old her father died and she and her mother made 
  their home with a married brother, Lorenzo Collins, in Alfred.  At the age of 
  eighteen she was baptized and united with the Alfred S.D. B. church.  She 
  attended Alfred University and at the age of 20 years was married to William 
  Henry Oviatt of Smethport, Penna.
    The lived at Smethport about three years and then moved to Milton, Wis., 
  where Mr. Oviatt began the study of medicine with his brother-in-law, Dr. 
  Daniel Babcock.  They both united with the Milton Seven Day Baptist church in 
  1866.  Dr. Oviatt finished his medical course and located at Utica, Wis., 
  where they both united with the Utica Seventh Day Baptist church.  In 1876 the 
  family moved to Clintonville, Wis., where they lived until 1892 when they 
  moved back to Milton and about a year later to Milton Junction where they 
  lived till Dr. Oviatt’s death in 1899.
    Since then Mrs. Oviatt has made her home with her three children who survive 
  her, Mrs. Ellen Thomas, of Milton, Mrs. Kittie Gessler, of Bangor, Wis., and 
  Will Oviatt of Chicago, who have tenderly cared for her in her declining 
  years.  She had perceptibly failed in strength for the past six months, but 
  has kept up and about the house until a few days after New Years when she was 
  taken very ill with heart trouble and died eleven days later at the home of 
  her daughter, Mrs. Thomas, in Milton at the age of 80 years.
    While a resident of Milton Junction, Dr. Oviatt helped to organize 
  Friendship Chapter No. 46 Order of the Eastern star, and he and Mrs. Oviatt 
  were charter members and Mrs. Oviatt served as chaplain for several years.
    She was a faithful Seventh Day Baptist, a loving mother, a good neighbor and 
  a bright and interesting woman and will be sadly missed in the homes which she 
  has brightened by her graceful presence for so many years.
    Farewell services were held at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W.D Thomas in 
  Milton at 1:00 o’clock on January 17 and at the home of her niece, Mrs. A.S. 
  Maxson, Milton Junction at 2:30.  Pastors H.N. Jordan and E.D. Van Horn 
  conducted the services.
    Burial was in the cemetery at Milton Junction.
  
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    John Meisel, aged 78 years, a pioneer resident of this section, succumbed to 
  an illness of several months duration at his home in Clermont last Thursday.
    Mr. Meisel possessed a wide acquaintance throughout this section of the 
  county and was held in the highest esteem by all.  He was of a rugged race and 
  remained active to a remarkable degree up to the time of his last illness.
    He was born in St. Marys and in early life followed the baking business.  He 
  is survived by his wife and the following sons and daughters; Simon Meisel, 
  Renovo; Wm. Meisel, Buffalo; Joseph Meisel, Emporium; Arthur Meisel, Mt. 
  Jewett; Paul Meisel, Detroit; Mrs. Anna McCrady, Haxelhurst and Miss Lena 
  Meisel of Clermont.
    The funeral was held at St. Sabina’s Roman Catholic church, Clermont 
  Saturday morning, the Rev. Fr. Liebel officiating.  The body was taken to St. 
  Marys for burial.
  
  Page 10.
    On Thursday at noon, David Leo Dennison, a former resident of Bradford, died 
  at his home, 1301 McDowell road, Phoenix, Arizona.  The deceased had been ill 
  for some time with a lung affliction and last September he and his wife went 
  to Arizona from Lima, O., in the hope of regaining his health.  He seemed to 
  improve for a time but during the past few weeks, owing to an attack of 
  influenza, his condition became more serious.
    Attending physicians were of the opinion that he would be able to overcome 
  the influenza attack, but in that hope they were mistaken.  His death 
  followed.  
    Leo Dennison, as he was familiarly called, was born in Bradford 33 years 
  ago.  His early life was passed here and he attended the local schools.  When 
  quite young he had an attack of pneumonia and to this fact is attributed a 
  weakness of his lungs from which he never fully recovered.
    He again became ill of pneumonia at Camp Lee where he was in training for 
  military service, during the World war period, and following that experience 
  came the affliction, tuberculosis, which finally ended his life.
    His wife, formerly Miss Lillian Beall, of Lima, Ohio, was with him when he 
  died.
    The deceased for the greater part of the time after first leaving Bradford 
  12 years ago, had been identified in a managerial capacity with the moving 
  picture business, having been connected with the Paramount, Fox and other 
  concerns.  He was located in Pittsburgh, Detroit, Chicago and Los Angeles at 
  different periods and also had offices at Milwaukee for a time.
    Leo Dennison was a capable young business man and seemed destined to have a 
  successful career.  He possessed personal qualities that rendered him very 
  popular where he was known.
    He is survived by his wife; one sister, Mrs. W.M. Bisett, of Tulsa, Okla.; 
  two brothers, C.S. Dennison, of New York city and Paul V. Dennison of 
  Binghamton, N.Y. and his father, David A. Dennison of Bradford.
    He had many other relatives here.  At 4 o’clock Saturday afternoon t 
  Phoenix, Ariz., funeral services over the body of the late Leo Dennison were 
  conducted by Rev. Father Ferdinand of that city.
    The burial there of the former Bradford young man was in compliance with his 
  expressed wish.  He had passed the winter season last year and part of this 
  winter there and had developed a fondness for the country, its picturesque 
  scenery, its ozone and sunshine.  So he asked to be buried in Arizona. – 
  Bradford Sunday Herald.
  
  February 15, 1923.
  
  Page 1.
    This community was shocked at tidings of the death of Miss Emma Anderson, 
  daughter of Mrs. And Mrs. Albert A. Anderson, which event occurred at the 
  family home on Willow street, Smethport, Wednesday morning at 5:30 o’clock.
    Miss Anderson who was a student at the Smethport High School was seized with 
  illness last Friday but was not compelled to seek her bed until Saturday.  It 
  was found that she was suffering from pneumonia, complicated by a severe 
  attack of appendicitis and everything the best of medical attention could 
  suggest proved unavailing.
    Miss Anderson was born in Smethport, having reached the age of 17 years last 
  October.  She was a lovely young lady, diligent in her school studies who was 
  dearly beloved by her young associates and her death has saddened all.  The 
  sympathy of the community is extended to the sorely bereaved family.  This is 
  the third child of Mr. and Mrs. Anderson that the Angel of Death has claimed.
    Besides her parents she is survived by three sisters; Mr. Helena Hultman of 
  Buffalo, Norma and Mary, and one brother, Oscar, of home. 
    The funeral will be held at the Swedish Lutheran church Friday afternoon at 
  2:00 o’clock, following prayer at the home at 1:30 o’clock, Rev. Larson of 
  Port Allegany officiating.  Interment will be in Rose Hill cemetery.
  
  Page 1.
    The late Claude Heinlein who passed away on Tuesday of last week, following 
  a long illness from the effects of German poison gas suffered in action in 
  France, was buried with full military honors last Friday.
    The funeral was held at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M.W. Heinlein 
  of East Main street at 2:00 o’clock Friday afternoon, under the auspices of 
  Bucktail Post, American Legion, a large number of comrades being present in 
  uniform.
    The Rev. Arthur Gregson of the Methodist Episcopal church preached the 
  funeral sermon, highly eulogizing the sacrifice made by the local war hero.  A 
  large concourse of friends were in attendance at the final obsequies.  Floral 
  offerings were profuse and of a beautiful nature.
    Following the services the long cortege headed by the Smethport band playing 
  a dirge, and Bucktail Post commanded by Major W.A. Ostrander proceeded by way 
  of Main and Mechanic streets to Rose Hill cemetery.
    At the grave side, following prayer by the Rev. Gregson, there were volleys 
  by a firing squad and the sounding of taps, with echo, by two buglers, 
  following which the body of this war hero who cheerfully gave his life, was 
  consigned to the final clay.
  
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    John G. Pelton, Olean’s oldest citizen, died on Wednesday evening of last 
  week, following an illness of several days, a cold he contracted Jan. 28, 
  developing into pneumonia.  Mr. Pelton, who was well known in Smethport, 
  conducted a merchant tailoring establishment in Olean for many years.  Despite 
  the fact that he was 95 years of age, he was remarkably active.  He took an 
  active part in all civic affairs and was a lifelong Democrat.  Last summer Mr. 
  Pelton visited Smethport, renewing many old-time acquaintances here.  He is 
  survived by one son, Wm. L. Pelton, head of the Mandeville Insurance Agency.  
  The funeral was held in Olean Saturday, The Rev. W.B. Gates of the First 
  Presbyterian church officiating.
  
  
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    The death of George W. Bowen of Lafayette, one of the oldest residents of 
  this section, occurred this morning at 6:25 o’clock at the home of his 
  daughter, Mrs. J.W. Pratt, 32 York street.  Deceased came to Bradford to spend 
  the holidays with his daughter, and was taken ill with kidney trouble before 
  he could return home.  Deceased was 86 years of age.
    He served in the Civil War for over three years with Company H, 58th 
  Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteers.  He was a member of Lafayette Grange, No. 
  1555 and of the Patrons of Husbandry.  Mr. Bowen had resided at Lafayette for 
  the past seventy years and had made his home there of late years with his 
  daughter, Mrs. W.O. Hilliard. – Bradford Star-Record, Saturday
  
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    Mrs. Lamira Lindsley was called to Buffalo last Thursday by the death of her 
  aunt, Mrs. Halsey Lindsley, a resident of that city, which occurred that day.  
  Deceased was 80 years of age and death was due to an attack of heart trouble.  
  Mrs. Lindsley had visited in Smethport on numerous occasions and was known to 
  many local residents.  She is survived by one son, Charles Lindsley, professor 
  of science at the University of Cincinnati.  The body was taken to Lindley, 
  N.Y., Saturday, where the funeral and interment occurred.
  
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    On Thursday morning, February 8, 1923 in Bradford occurred the death of Fred 
  Elon Cleveland of Coryville.  Death followed a brief illness of less than a 
  week, caused by a relapse after having the grippe.  During this time the 
  family did all in their power for him, but finally realizing that nothing but 
  the most expert care could save his life and with the hope of making his last 
  hours as comfortable as possible, in case he should not recover he was removed 
  to the Bradford General Hospital where he died.
    Realizing that death was imminent he gave instructions concerning his burial 
  and the disposal of his property.  Having accomplished this he faced the end 
  calmly, secure in the knowledge that he had never knowingly wronged any man.
    The funeral was held from his late residence in Coryville February 15th at 2 
  p.m., Rev. Gregson of Smethport M.E. Church officiating.  Interment was made 
  in the Frisbee Cemetery according to his wish.
    He is survived by his wife, Margaret Oliver Cleveland; two sons, Theodore of 
  Pierce Brook and Robert of Annandale, Pa.; two daughters, Mrs. Minnie Waite of 
  Beaver Falls, Pa., and Mrs. Anna Rice of Coryville; also five grandchildren.
    At the time of his death Mr. Cleveland was 66 years of age.  He has three 
  sisters and two brothers, living.  They are, respectively, Mrs. Linda Bush of 
  Rochester, N.Y.; Mrs. Clara Patterson of Olean, N.Y.; Mrs. Nettie Stickles of 
  Smethport, Mr. Seaman Cleveland of Wellsville and Mr. Lewis Cleveland of North 
  Dakota.
    He was well known throughout the county and practically a life long resident 
  of Coryville, his parents coming to this section from Tioga county during his 
  early infancy.  With the exception of three years spent in lumbering, he was 
  engaged all his life in agricultural pursuits.  He was a great lover of horses 
  and derived both pleasure and profit from breeding thoroughbreds of the 
  Percheron, Shire or Belgian strains.
    Mr. Cleveland was possessed of an exceptionally good memory and being well-
  informed on a great variety of subjects, he was an interesting 
  conversationalist.  He had endeared himself to the children of the community 
  where he lived.  He was a loving father, a kind and generous neighbor.  All 
  who knew him well will mourn his death and his many friends unite in extending 
  sympathy to the entire family in their bereavement, especially to Mrs. 
  Cleveland who is prostrated with illness and shock at this time.
  
  Page 8.
  Olean, N.Y. Feb. 13. – Mrs. John P. Herrick is dead at her home at First and 
  Sullivan streets, after a long illness.  Besides her husband she is survived 
  by two sons and two daughters.  Mrs. Herrick also leaves her father and 
  mother, Col. And Mrs. Lafayette Young of Des Moines, Ia.  Col. Young, a former 
  United States senator is a well known publisher.
  
  February 22, 1923.
  
  Page 1.
  Two Children Perish In Crosby Fire
    A terrible fire in which two little motherless children met a pathetic end, 
  destroyed the home of Chas. Bailey in White Hollow, outside the nearby town of 
  Crosby, together with its contents, shortly after midnight Monday.  Chas. 
  Bailey, the father, was in Buffalo at the time, having been called to that 
  city by the illness of another son who resides in Bolivar and who underwent a 
  surgical operation Monday at a Buffalo hospital.
    Wilson Bailey, aged 25 years, the oldest son, succeeded in saving three 
  other young children and was badly burned in doing so, all the survivors 
  escaping only in the night clothing.
    The dead are:
     Charles Bailey, aged 12 years
     Geneva Bailey, aged 7 years
    The county authorities in this borough were notified of the disaster early 
  Tuesday morning and County Detective Jack Allison went to Crosby to 
  investigate the fire and to extend any aid necessary to relieve the needs of 
  the survivors.
    Mr. Allison found that the surviving children had been given refuge in the 
  home of Geo. Newcomb, which is situated a few hundred feet from the Bailey 
  place, where they were comfortable and that their needs were being well looked 
  after by the kind-hearted residents of Crosby.
    Through the courtesy of Mr. Allison the Democrat representative was enabled 
  to visit the scen of the holocaust Tuesday morning.
    The Bailey house was a small two story structure of Flimsy construction.  It 
  was consumed but a few minutes after the fire was discovered and was reduce to 
  ashes.
    The upper story of loft, was divided into two bedrooms, Geneva Bailey 
  sleeping with her sister, Leona, aged 13 years and Charles Bailey slept with 
  his brother Kenneth, aged 8 years.
    From the position of the pitifully charred remains of the little victims as 
  they lay in the ashes of the burned house Tuesday morning it was evident that 
  they had perished in their beds, having undoubtedly mercifully suffocated from 
  smoke while sleeping.  The sight which greeted visitors to the scene following 
  the fire was one to wrench the strongest heart.
    Wilson Bailey, the older brother, when interviewed Tuesday morning, stated 
  that he returned home Monday night about 11:00 o’clock, after spending the 
  evening at the home of Norman Marsh, a neighbor.  Before retiring he 
  ascertained that firs in a wood stove and a gas stove downstairs were all 
  right.
    Shortly after midnight he was awakened by the violent coughing of the 
  children upstairs and the smell of smoke assailed his nostrils.  He jumped 
  from bed and rushed upstairs and found the entire upper part of the house in 
  flames, in fact the fire was even breaking through the stairway.  Although 
  nearly suffocated, Bailey groped about through the blinding smoke and flames 
  until he found his brother Kenneth and sister Leona who were wandering 
  aimlessly about the rooms.  He threw the boy downstairs and carried his sister 
  to safety barely having time to rescue his other little sister, Myrtle who 
  slept downstairs.  As it was, the older brother was badly burned about the 
  neck and head in rescuing the children.  He said that he did not hear a sound 
  from Charles and Geneva and was unable to find them in the blinding smoke, 
  being compelled to rush down the stairs with his sister Leona, when the back 
  wall of the building fell in.  The entire house was consumed in a twinkling.
    It is thought that the fire communicated to the back part of the upstairs 
  from the stove pipe leading from the wood stove downstairs.  Wilson Bailey 
  said he looked at this fire particularly and found it all right, just before 
  retiring.
    The survivors proceeded to the nearby home of George Newcomb where they were 
  clothed and cared for.
    The three surviving children are bright youngsters who appeared to be 
  literally stunned by the terrible ordeal through which they passed.  When 
  questioned, Leona, the eldest, had little recollection of what had happened, 
  neither she or her brother, Kenneth realized that they had gotten out of bed, 
  which fact was responsible for both being rescued.
    Mrs. Bailey died several years ago and since that time the father has 
  struggled valiantly to keep his family of little motherless children 
  together.  Mr. Bailey does teaming and has a small mill saw for cutting up 
  stove wood for sale.
    When notified in Buffalo of the fate of his little ones the father was nigh 
  prostrated.
    His son at the Sisters’ Hospital was at the same time in an extremely 
  critical condition, but is now somewhat improved.  The father returned to 
  Crosby yesterday.
    Coroner Heffner was notified and came to Smethport Tuesday but did not deem 
  it necessary to proceed to Crosby.  He instructed Undertaker H.H. Sasse to 
  take charge of the remains of the victims.  The little bodies were placed in 
  one casket.
    The funeral of the two children is being held at Crosby today.
   
  Page 2.
    Edward W. Bisett, prominent citizen and for many years a highly respected 
  and active business man of this city, died at 9:50 o’clock last night at his 
  home, No. 120 Kennedy street.  Mr. Bisett had been in delicate health for 
  several years and his final illness began about three months ago.  Surviving 
  are his wife, two daughters, Mrs. James T. White and Miss Elizabeth Bisett of 
  Bradford; three sons, Edward W. Jr., of El Dorado, Arkansas, Richard and 
  Eugene Bisett of Bradford; two sisters, Mrs. M.J. Carey of Portville, N.Y., 
  and Mrs. J.C. Cunningham of Cumberland, Md.; and four brothers, C.C. Bisett of 
  Olean, N.Y.; Charles F. Bisett of Tulsa, Okla., and John J. and Walter Bisett 
  of Bradford.
    Mr. Bisett was born in Ellicottville, N.Y., 67 years ago but came to 
  Bradford with his parents at the age of four years and had resided here 
  continuously since that time.  With his brothers, John and Walter he engaged 
  in the trucking and draying business for many years and later the firm 
  established what is now known as the General Garage.  The interests of the 
  concern also included a large storage warehouse.  On the dissolution of Bisett 
  Brothers the business was taken over by Mr. Bisett and his sons. – Bradford 
  Era Saturday.
  
  Page 3.
    Edward A. Boyne, aged 83 of No. 112 Mechanic street died at 10:20 o’clock 
  last night following a two weeks’ illness.   Death was due to a complication 
  of diseases.  Mrs. Boyne and children were at the bedside when he passed away.
    Mr. Boyne was one of the oldest residents of Bradford and had a wide circle 
  of friends.  He had been very active in the community’s social and religious 
  life.  For 30 years he had been a vestryman of the local Church of the 
  Ascension: was a member of the Union Lodge No. 334, F.&A.M. of the Knights 
  Templar and John S. Melvin Post No. 1541 Grand Army of the Republic, in which 
  he had held every office within the gift of the post.
    He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Rosalie (Van Scoy) Boyne: two daughters, 
  Mrs. Malcolm McCallum of Erie, Pa., and Mrs. Harry B. Wood of Lexington, Ky.; 
  one son, Peter Kennedy Boyne, and five grandchildren.
    E.A. Boyne was born in New York City January 14, 1839, the fourth son of 
  Patrick and Julia (Corcoran) Boyne, natives of Ireland, who came to America 
  about 1830, locating in New York City where they resided during their lives.  
  At an early age Mr. Boyne was thrown upon his own resources for at the age of 
  12 he was left an orphan.
    In 1861 he enlisted in Company I, Twenty-seventh Regiment, New York 
  Volunteers, under Major-General Henry Warren Slocum, serving two years, when 
  he returned to his home where he remained for six months and again enlisted 
  for three years, serving until the close of the war.  He was in the first and 
  second battles of Bull’s Run, was in the seven days’ engagement at Gaines’ 
  Mill, receiving a wound in his left arm, and participated in the battle of 
  Antietam.  These were the chief engagements covering his first enlistment.  On 
  his return to the field he enlisted January 4, 1864 in the Fifth New York 
  Heavy Artillery and was through the Shenandoah Valley with Major General David 
  Hunter on his famous raid.  Mr. Boyne was mustered in as a private and being 
  twice promoted, returned to his home at the close of the Civil War a sergeant, 
  with honors well earned.
    In 1865 Mr. Boyne came to Bradford at the opening up of the Bradford oil 
  field he became interesting as a producer, to which business he devoted most 
  of his attention since.  In 1877 he was elected city treasurer, serving two 
  years and was re-elected in 1889.  Mr. Boyne was member of Union Lodge, 334, 
  F.&A.M.,of which he was worshipful master two consecutive years; Chapter 260 
  Bradford Council 43 and Trinity Commandry, 58.
    Politically Mr. Boyne was a Republican.  – Bradford Era, Saturday.
    The funeral was held in Bradford Saturday afternoon.
  
  Page 5.
    Bert N. Shooke, a well known resident of Smethport, died at his home on Bank 
  street about 5:30 o’clock last Sunday morning.  Death resulted from a stroke 
  of paralysis, the victim being stricken while on a visit to Buffalo about a 
  week previous.  Hr was brought to his home here, accompanied by a nurse and 
  his condition grew steadily weaker until the end.  Mr. Shooke was stricken 
  with illness twelve years ago which left him badly crippled.
    In spite of his physical handicap, Mr. Shooke had pursued a remarkable 
  business career, acting as a hardware salesman and had extensive financial 
  interests, some of which were in early development when his health failed but 
  which he continued to assist in developing and added to during the years of 
  his illness.  Had he retained his health Bert Shooke with his ability 
  amounting to genius, would have been an outstanding figure in financial 
  circles.
    The deceased was born in Wilcox, Pa., Aug. 2, 1875, son if Mr. and Mrs. 
  Marshall D. Shooke.  Early in life he moved with his parents to Smethport.  
  When still a young man he entered the old Mason hardware store and for a 
  number of years was a valued employe of that establishment.  Later on he 
  accepted a position as traveling salesman with a large hardware concern and 
  was thus employed when his health failed.  Bert Shooke was a keen young man of 
  high intelligence and an engaging personality who was very popular with his 
  associates.
    He is survived by his father, Marshal Shooke and by one sister, Mrs. Edward 
  F. Albert of Washington, D.C.
    The funeral was held at the family home Tuesday afternoon the Rev. W.E. Van 
  Dyke of the St. Luke’s church officiating.  Interment was made in Rose Hill 
  cemetery.
  
  Page 8.
    At midnight details were obtained from Ridgway of a shocking fatality, the 
  victim being a Bradford railroad man, Harry G. Gross, of No. 1 Circle street, 
  Fifth ward.  He was aged 35 years and leaves a widow and several children.
    According to information received, Gross was employed as a flagman on an 
  Erie train, bound east, Matt Conroe conductor, and Charles Wingert, engineer.
    At Carmon junction the train was stopped and Flagman Gross went out with a 
  red light to flag any train that might be coming toward the train on which he 
  was a crew member.
    Just what happened when Gross went on his errand is unknown, but in a short 
  time a Pennsylvania passenger train dashed by and he was in front of it on the 
  Pennsylvania track and was struck and killed.
    The Pennsylvania engineer had evidently seen the man when it was too late to 
  avoid striking him.
    The body was taken in charge by the crew of the Erie train and removed to 
  Ridgway where a coroner will view it this morning.
    The body will be brought to Bradford today, arriving at 3:20 this afternoon.
    Just why the unfortunate man was on the Pennsylvania track at the time of 
  the fatality is unknown.  But he probably had regarded the approaching train 
  as one running the B.R.&P. track and before he had an opportunity to flag it, 
  was struck, having in the meanwhile stepped over to the Pennsy track.
    It was a cold night and this fact may have had the effect of rendering the 
  man less observant of the danger that menaced him as the train approached. – 
  Bradford Sunday Herald.
  
  March 1, 1923.
  
  Page 1.
    Mrs. Helen Gardner Morrison, widow of the late Hon. Thomas Morrison, former 
  judge of the superior court of Pennsylvania, and one of the most prominent 
  women in this section of the home of her daughter Mrs. May E.M. Bell of West 
  Main street about 1:30 Saturday morning, following a long illness.  Mrs. 
  Morrison was stricken last fall and had been confined to her bed most of the 
  time during the past winter, her condition becoming steadily weaker until the 
  end.  While it had been realized that there was no hope for improvement of the 
  patient’s condition, nevertheless, news of her passing came in the nature of a 
  shock and saddened her wide circle of friends.
    In spite of the fact that she was essentially a home loving woman, whose 
  great interest in existence was centered in her family, her home life being 
  beautiful, Mrs. Morrison’s endowments of brilliant intellect and active body 
  naturally found expression in various endeavors of a civic, literary, 
  fraternal and philanthropic nature and she rendered conspicuous service to 
  public betterment.  Any move calculated to improve local conditions always 
  enlisted Mrs. Morrison’s active support.  Her demise has left a void which 
  will be hard to fill in the various causes with which she was identified and 
  she will be keenly missed by her associates.
  (List of memberships and associations not included here.)
    Mrs. Morrison was born in Wethersfield, N.Y., on July 7, 1850 and was 
  married to Thomas A. Morrison at Warsaw, N.Y., on March 31, 1870.  In 1879, 
  the couple moved to Smethport, where Mr. Morrison started the practice of law, 
  later winning distinction as a jurist, first as president judge of this 
  judicial district and later as a judge of the State Superior Court, of which 
  tribunal he was a member until he reached the age of retirement.  Judge 
  Morrison passed away in 1916.
    Deceased is survived by one daughter, Mrs. May E. Bell, and one son, Thos. 
  H. Morrison, Esq., of Smethport, and two grandsons, Morrison Donovan Bell of 
  Baltimore, Md., Mortimer E. Bell of Smethport, also by one great granddaughter.
    The funeral was held at St. Luke’s church Monday afternoon t 2:30 o’clock, 
  the Rev. W.E. Van Dyke conducting the impressive service.  The church edifice 
  was filled with friends who mourn the demise of this splendid woman.  
  Interment was made in the family plot in Rose Hill cemetery.
  
  Page 2.
    Dr. Benjamin F. White, Sr., age 73, was found dead at his home, No. 65 
  Congress street, at 5 o’clock yesterday afternoon.  Death was due to heart 
  failure.
    Dr. White was home alone at the time of his death.  The body was still warm 
  when it was found by Mrs. White who returned home at 5 o’clock.
    He is survived by his wife, Dr. A. Grace White; one daughter, Dr. Genevieve 
  Shorkley of Tidioute; one son, Dr. Ben F .White of Bradford; two sisters, Mrs. 
  Martha Wait of Nichols, N.Y., and Mrs. Marla Bostwick of Owego, N.Y.; one 
  brother, Samuel White of Endicott, N.Y., and five grandchildren.
  
  Page 3.
    While going to press we learn of the death of Mr. John Baum of Lantz 
  Corners, who died at 9:30 o’clock this morning, in Dr. A.A. VanSlyke’s office, 
  death being due to heart trouble.
    Mr. Baum had started to work this morning at Guffey, as usual, at his 
  occupation of rig builder, when he became ill and dropped in the road.  Mr. 
  Carl Paulson, was driving along and found Mr. Baum; he assisted him into his 
  sleigh and brought him to Dr. VanSlykes office.  The doctor was unable to find 
  his pulse and inside of a half hour he had passed away.  This body was then 
  removed to Lantz’s undertaking rooms and prepared for burial.
  
  Page 3.
    The death of Mrs. James Devlin, aged 80 years, occurred last night at 9:45 
  o’clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. F.D. Korner, No. 60 Sanford street 
  after a six months’ illness from a complication of diseases.
    She was a well known and highly respected woman who resided at Dallas City, 
  Pa., since 1880.  She was a member of St. Bernard’s church in this city.  
  Surviving are her husband James Devlin, one daughter, Mrs. F.D. Korner, and 
  five sons, Bernard B., John P., and George F. of Dallas City, James B. of 
  Coudersport, Pa., and Joseph H. of this city.  Bradford Era, Saturday.
  
  Page 5.
    A daughter, Beatrice Ethel, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Myron Schoonmaker of 
  Olean, formerly of Smethport, last Friday but was claimed by death the 
  following day.  The body of the infant was brought to Smethport Monday and 
  interred in Rose Hill cemetery.
  
  Page 5.
    Mrs. Mary Terry returned last week from Hume, N.Y., where she was summoned 
  by the death of her mother-in-law, Mrs. Millspaugh, who died of heart trouble 
  on Feb. 10th at her home at that place aged 89 years.  Mrs. Millspaugh had 
  many friends in Smethport where she often visited during the lifetime of her 
  son, Raymond Terry.
  
  March 8, 1923.
  
  Page 1.
    Riley Housler, aged about 60 years, was the victim of a peculiar drowning 
  accident at the farm of Ed. Irons on the Ormsby road, just west of Smethport, 
  about supper time last Saturday evening.
    Housler, who had been employed at the Irons’ farm for about a year past, had 
  been at the barn doing the evening chores and was on his way back to the house 
  when in crossing a log over a branch of Blacksmith brook, swollen to flood 
  stage, which traverses the Irons farm, he either became dizzy or slipped, with 
  the result that he fell into the swift current.
    The accident was witnessed by Harold Irons who was proceeding along the road 
  on horseback.  He hastily dismounted and ran to the scene and with great 
  difficulty and at the risk of his own life, succeeded in pulling Housler to 
  shore, about forty feet downstream.  The brook, ordinarily a little, shallow 
  stream was fully five feet in depth with a flood current.  Young Irons is to 
  be highly commended on the bravery he exhibited.
    Assisted by Ed Irons, who also hurried to the scene, Housler was carried to 
  the house and Dr. Robert Hamilton was summoned.  The physician found that the 
  patient had swallowed much water and was suffering badly from shock.  He 
  labored for an hour resuscitating the victim, who finally rallied and Dr. 
  Hamilton departed, thinking that he would be all right.  Soon after Housler 
  suffered a relapse and death ensued in a short time.  The man, in addition to 
  be advanced in years, was subject to epileptic fits, and his frail 
  constitution was incapable of withstanding the shock he endured.
    Coroner Heffner of Bradford was notified but did not deem an inquest 
  necessary and instructed C.O. Taylor superintendent of the county home, to 
  take charge of the remains.  The body was taken to the county home Saturday 
  night.
    Housler has resided in this vicinity off and on for many years, but little 
  is known of the man.  Efforts of Supt. Taylor to locate relatives of the 
  deceased were unavailing and the body was interred at the County farm Tuesday.
  
  Page 1.
    Word was received by Smethport relatives last Thursday of the death of 
  Stanley C. Townsend, former prominent Smethport resident, which event occurred 
  at his home in Lancaster, O., Wednesday, Feb. 28, after a brief illness.
    Details conveyed by the message were meager and the tidings came as a shock 
  to local relatives as late word from Lancaster had indicated that Mr. Townsend 
  had been enjoying unusually vigorous health.
    Mr. Townsend resided in Smethport for many years being well and favorably 
  known to older residents.  He married Carrie Hamlin of this place and for a 
  long time was cashier at the banking house of Henry Hamlin.
    The family moved to Lancaster over 24 years ago, where Mr. Townsend engaged 
  in the oil and gas business, in which he had been very successful.
    Besides his wife he is survived by a step-daughter, Mrs. Thomas Cox of 
  Lancaster.  Deceased had passed his 75th birthday.  No information has been 
  received as to the funeral and burial which occurred in Lancaster.
    Mr. Townsend was a capable man of charming personality and manly traits who 
  was held in high esteem by all who knew him and news of his death was received 
  with profound regret by his many former Smethport acquaintances.
  
  Page 1.
    Thos. Butler, Mt. Jewett insurance man and one of McKean county’s best known 
  citizens, died at the Bradford Hospital early Wednesday morning.  Two weeks 
  ago, as recorded in the Democrat, Mr. Butler fell on an icy sidewalk and 
  fractured his hip.  He was taken to the Bradford Hospital where pneumonia 
  developed.  News of his death will be received with profound sorrow by 
  hundreds of friends throughout the county.  The Democrat will contain a 
  suitable obituary next week.
  
  Page 3.
    Bradford, March 2. – Struck by a B.R&P. freight train at the North street 
  crossing at 7:30 o’clock this morning, George Lewis Coit, aged 70, prominent 
  resident and oil pr9oducer of this city was instantly killed.  He jumped from 
  an automobile directly in the path of the approaching train.
    It has been Mr. Coit’s custom for some time past to motor out to his lease 
  at Sawyer City, his son, George Coit, Jr., generally acting as driver.  They 
  started as usual this morning, but took the Jackson avenue route toward the 
  lease to pick up some workmen on the way.
    There were three men in the car besides the Coits as it approached the North 
  street crossing.  The elder Coit was always nervous when riding in an 
  automobile and when he saw a freight train also approaching the crossing in a 
  frenzy of fear that it was going to hit the auto, opened the door and jumped 
  out.  The auto cleared the track ahead of the train with a half minute to 
  spare, but Mr. Coit landed directly on the track and it is believed sprained 
  his ankle when he struck.  His movement was also handicapped by a heavy fur 
  overcoat he was wearing and before he could roll clear of the track or aid 
  from his son and the other men reach him the train was upon him.
    Mr. Coit was instantly killed and his body quite badly mangled.  The 
  unfortunate man had been a resident of Bradford for the past 48 years and was 
  widely known, especially among men in the oil fields of the state.  He leaves 
  a daughter and several sons as well as numerous other relatives.
  
  Page 3.
    Olean, March 2. – Leo W. Lamphere, extra conductor for the Pennsylvania 
  railroad, was fatally hurt in a railroad accident in Liberty, Pa., a half-mile 
  south of Port Allegany this morning.  He died on the way to the Port Allegany 
  hospital.  Lamphere was found by Fred Ritz of Liberty.  The next train, a milk 
  carrier, was stopped in Liberty and Lamphere was taken into the cabin car.  He 
  died before the train reached the next stop.
    Lamphere was inspecting the train which he intended to ride south.  The 
  supposition is that he fell between the cars when the train started in 
  motion.  He was found a short time after the accident by Ritz.  Lamphere who 
  lived in Olean is survived by his widow.
  
  Page 5.
    Mrs. Elizabeth Sprague died at her home in Olean Feb. 17.  She was 39 years 
  of age and is survived by her husband and three children.  She was formerly a 
  resident of East Smethport where he husband conducted a meat market.
  
  March 15, 1923.
  
  Page 1.
    The death of Olof Johnson, aged 84 years, occurred at Ormsby Monday noon 
  from heart trouble.
    Mr. Johnson was an old time resident of this section and was well known and 
  highly esteemed by many people.
    He is survived by his wife and three children, Mrs. P.E. Nordgren of Lowell, 
  Massachusetts, John Johnson of Ormsby and A.E. Johnson of Smethport.
    Funeral services will be held from the Swedish Lutheran church today, Rev. 
  G.S .Larson of Port Allegany officiating.  Burial at Rose Hill cemetery.
  
  Page 1.
    Mrs. Byron D. Ames, the wife of Byron D. Ames of Green street, died at 11:20 
  A.M. Thursday, March 8th.
    She was in her 73rd year and was born on the Isle of Wight, Great Britain.  
  She came to Smethport 22 years ago.
    She has been sick for almost two months and longed for the end to come as 
  she suffered a great deal.
    Her husband is left to mourn her loss and Mrs. Mary Palmer of Bradford, a 
  sister-in-law.  She had many friends in Smethport and was a lady of estimable 
  traits of character.
    The funeral was held Saturday afternoon at the famly residence, Rev. Arthur 
  Gregson of the M.E. Church assisted by Rev. Renicks of the Baptist church, 
  officiating.  Interment was in Rose Hill cemetery.
  
  Page 3.
    Thomas J. Butler, one of our prominent business men and pioneer settler, 
  died at the Bradford Hospital, Wednesday morning, March 7th, at 5:45 o’clock 
  from an attack of pneumonia, contracted Tuesday, due to a clot passing from 
  his hip, which had been fractured in a fall, Saturday, February 17th and 
  entering his lung.
    Mr. Butler was born December 23, 1860, at Sartwell, Pa., and came to Mt. 
  Jewett, when it was known as Howard Hill, same thirty years ago.  He was 
  united in marriage to Miss Minnie Ellen Doyle of Sartwell, Pa., in June 1891, 
  to which union there was born two children, namely Mrs. Agnes B. Eaman of 
  Buffalo, N.Y., and H. Gerald Butler at home whom with his wife survive.  There 
  also survives two brothers, Walter Butler of Okmulgee, Okla., Michael Butler 
  of Hastings, W.Va., and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Splain of Sartwell, Pa., and 
  Mrs. J.C. Doyle of Washington, D.C.
    With the passing of Mr. Butler a gloom had been cast over our community as 
  he was a most enterprising and beloved citizen, always active whenever there 
  was any prospects for the betterment of Mt. Jewett.  He was very active in 
  politics and served as postmaster here in 1894 and also served as councilman.  
  He had laid plans for much activity in supplying our town with much needed 
  dwellings for the coming summer.
    Mr. Butler has by hard work established a very prosperous insurance business 
  here.  Apparently in good health and feeling fine on Monday, he had stated to 
  his son, Gerald, who was with him, of his activities for the coming summer.  
  Then also his hopes of a new station here was occasionally mentioned.
    Mr. Butler was a likeable gentleman who always had a cheerful disposition 
  and a joking word to all whom he came in contact with which will be greatly 
  missed by a host of friends.
    He was a member of the K. of C. and a staunch member of St. Joseph’s Church 
  of this place.
    Funeral services will be conducted in St. Joseph’s Church at 9:30 a.m., 
  Friday.  Rev. Fr. Chas. Gleason of this place will officiate, assisted by 
  Father Simpson of Kane.  The remains will be laid to rest in Bridgeview 
  cemetery. – Mt. Jewett Echo.
  
  Page 3.
    Curtis H. Hockenberry, aged 73 years died at the Bradford hospital Thursday 
  morning at 4 o’clock, of pneumonia, after a three weeks illness. He had been 
  at the hospital two weeks.
    The body was removed to Still’s undertaking rooms and there prepared for 
  burial.  It was then taken to the late home of the deceased, 77 School street, 
  where funeral services were held on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. by the Rev. S.A. 
  Keen.  Burial will be at Oak Hill.
    Mr. Hockenberry is survived by his wife, Mrs. Esther Hockenberry; three 
  daughters, Mrs. Mabel Newell of Helena, Cal., Mrs. H.W. Ball of Detroit, 
  Mich., and Miss Helen Hockenberry, of Bradford; and by two sons, Curtis 
  Hockenberry, Jr., of this city and H.I. Hockenberry of Smethport.
    Deceased also leaves two sisters, Mrs. Ellen Weisner of Clarion, Pa., and 
  Mrs. Mary Stoughton, also of Clarion.
    Mr. Hockenberry had lived in Bradford many years and had a large 
  acquaintance here.  His personal qualities were such as to inspire respect and 
  friendship among all who knew him.
  
  Page 5.
    Dr. William A. Baker, formerly of Kane, died February 28, at La Gloria, 
  Cuba.  He practiced medicine at Kane for 15 years and had many friends 
  throughout the country.
  
  Page 8.
    The funeral of the 6 weeks old baby of Mr. and Mrs. John Reed who died last 
  week, was held form the home of Mr. and Mrs. Nutskall at East Smethport, 
  Wednesday at 2:30, Rev. Pang officiating.  The interment was in Farmers Valley 
  cemetery.
  
  March 22, 1923.
  
  Page 1.
    Smethport friends were shocked to learn of the death of Leo E. McCabe, a 
  former well known resident of this place, which event occurred at his home in 
  Erie Sunday morning after an extended illness.  He was about 58 years of age.
    Mr. McCabe had resided in Erie for a number of years where he successfully 
  conducted a large mercantile establishment up until two years ago when failing 
  health compelled him to relinquish his extensive business pursuits.
    In Smethport where Mr. McCabe grew from boyhood to man’s estate, news of his 
  death was received with profound sorrow by all who knew the deceased and 
  recognized his manly, lovable qualities.  Leo McCabe was a man of great 
  capabilities and strictest integrity.  His was the rate faculty of making firm 
  friends of those he came in contact with.  His success in the business life of 
  Erie was the natural sequence of his splendid endeavors.
    He married Miss Mary Campbell of Smethport and the wife and three children: 
  Frances, Leo Emmet, Jr., and Beatrice survive.  Also two brothers, John of 
  Seattle, Wash.; James and two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Regan and Miss Maria 
  McCabe all of Reilly Hollow.
    The Democrat unites with many friends in extending condolence to the family 
  so sorely stricken in the passing of this good man.
    Funeral services occurred at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Erie, Wednesday 
  morning at 10:00 o’clock.  Interment was in Erie.
    James McCabe left for Erie Monday to be present at the final obsequies for 
  his brother.
  
  Page 1.
    The death of Chas. H. Latham, 76 years, a well known resident of this city, 
  occurred at the Bradford hospital at 8:15 o’clock last night, following a 
  short illness.
    Mr. Latham was born in Randolph, N.Y.  He came to Bradford 51 years ago and 
  opened a photograph gallery where the Bay State Hotel now stands.  In 1898 he 
  took up the work of compiling city directories in Bradford and nearby places 
  which he continued up to the time of his last illness.  Four years ago he 
  engaged in a new business by opening the Bradford-Smethport Motor Bus line 
  service.
    He was a man of excellent character, of a charitable nature and public 
  spirited.  He was a member of the Grange and of Lodge, No. 330, I.O.O.F., at 
  Randolph, N.Y.
    Surviving are his wife. Lillie E. Latham, two sons, Charles H. Latham, Jr., 
  and Lyle L. Latham, both of Bradford and one brother, William Latham of 
  Randolph, N.Y. – Bradford Era, Monday.
  
  Page 2.
    Bradford, March 17. – Marion Verma Gage, two-year-old daughter of Mr. and 
  Mrs. Jason Gage of No. 34 Hobson Place died at the Bradford hospital at 1:20 
  p.m. yesterday as the result of shock caused by burns received at home.
    The little one was playing near the stove when an oyster stew which was in 
  the course of preparation was accidentally spilled over her burning her body 
  severely from the waist to the feet.  She was rushed to the hospital and 
  everything possible done to relieve her suffering put she passed away.
    It is thought, however, that her death was due to the shock rather than the 
  burns as she was convalescing from an attack of grip.  The mother is in the 
  hospital with an infant son and has not been told of her daughter’s death.
    Surviving are the parents and two brothers, Jason Calvin, Jr., and Max 
  Merrell, all of this city.
  
  Page 2.
    Eldred, March 15. – Leo Bess, 27 years old, died at the Higgins Memorial 
  hospital, Olean Wednesday morning after a lengthy illness.  About a week ago 
  he was removed to the institution when his condition became critical but no 
  hopes were entertained for his recovery.
    Mr. Bess, was a lifelong resident of this village.  During the late World 
  War he enlisted in the army and served throughout.  Upon his return home after 
  being honorably discharged from the service he entered the barber business but 
  failing health compelled him to resign and seek medical treatment.
    Besides his mother, Mrs. Mattie Bess, he is survived by one sister Mrs. 
  Andrew Proctor.
  
  Page 3.
    James Dunn, aged 86 years, died yesterday morning at the home of his 
  daughter, Mrs. Clyde Trumball at Mt. Jewett, of heart disease from which he 
  had been a sufferer for the past six weeks.  Deceased was a patient at the 
  Bradford hospital for three weeks leaving that institution to go to his 
  daughters’ home in Mt. Jewett.  Mr. Dunn came to Bradford from Mt. Jewett a 
  year ago to work as a blacksmith in a local shop and was still there when 
  taken ill.  He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. C. Trumball, of Mt. Jewett 
  and Mrs. John Danahey, of Nowata, Okla.; one son, W.J. Dunn, of East Main 
  street, Bradford.
  
   Page 3.
    John Johnson, 73 years, died at his home in Ludlow Saturday.  He is survived 
  by his wife and two sons.
  
  Page 3.
    Buffalo, N.Y., March 15. – James E. Horrigan, lumber dealer and former 
  comedian, died Tuesday night at his home at 153 Fordham drive.  He had been 
  ill since last November.  Deceased was born in Corry, Pa., 56 years ago.  He 
  is survived by his widow, Mabel E., and a son, James D. Horrigan.
    Starting out at the West Side museum in Chicago in 1887, Mr. Horrigan was 
  for more than 20 years a popular figure in vaudeville.  He specialized as a 
  tramp juggler and monologist.
    In 1905 he was the headliner I “Panhandle Pete.”
    Deceased made his first appearance in Buffalo at Shea’s original theater.  
  He settled in Buffalo after quitting the stage.  He was in recent years head 
  of the Horrigan Lumber company, 1079 Clinton street.
    He made his last appearance in stage make-up at the Buffalo club in 1921.
    When he became ill last November he was confined to his bed for some time.  
  Early in November he went to Havana, Cuba., in the hope that a change of 
  climate would prove beneficial.  He returned home two weeks ago.
    “Jim” Horrigan passed his early life in Bradford and had many friends here.  
  Besides his wife and son, he leaves two sisters, and four brothers, the latter 
  being John and Fred of New York and Barney and Joe, of Tulsa, Okla.  The 
  deceased as an actor had traveled extensively in this continent and in Europe 
  and was very successful.  Some years ago he decided to quit the stage and 
  engage in business in Buffalo. 
  
  Page 3.
    Mrs. Margaret Walker, widow of the late Isaac Walker, formerly of Rew Pa., 
  died suddenly Sunday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Bruce Matson of 
  No. 132 Congress street.
    Mrs. Walker had retired in her usual health but became ill at about 5:30 
  a.m. and called her daughter, who immediately summoned Dr. Paton.  The 
  physician was with her for about a half hour before she passed away.
    She had been a resident of Rew and this vicinity for many years and leaves a 
  wide circle of friends to mourn her sudden passing.
    Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Bruce Matson and Mrs. S.P. Kennedy of 
  Bradford; three sons, Blaine and George of Rew and Fred of Bradford; three 
  sisters, Mrs. J.E. Cochran, Bradford, Mrs. J.P. Warfel, Philadelphia and Mrs. 
  W.H. Wallace, Mineral Wells, Texas.
    Funeral services were held at the home of her daughter, No. 132 Congress 
  street, Tuesday afternoon at 3 o’clock, the Rev. F. Dean Miller officiating.  
  The remains were placed in the community mausoleum in Oak Hill cemetery.  
  
  Page 5.
    Charles Sandborn, aged 75 years, stable superintendent of the Allegany 
  almshouse, Angelica, N.Y., who was the hero of the fire that destroyed that 
  institution last week, carrying three aged women from the burning structure 
  and perishing when he entered the building the fourth time, was formerly a 
  resident of Bradford.  He was employed as a coachmen by former Congressman, 
  S.R. Dresser, deceased.
  
  March 29, 1923.
  
  Page 1.
    News of the death of Robert Boyer, a former well known Smethport resident, 
  was conveyed in a  message received by Neal Gleason, local Kushequa agent, 
  from Bloomsburg, Pa., last week.  The message gave no particulars of the death 
  of this well known man.  For many years “Bob” Boyer was employed as engineer 
  on the Kushequa railroad.  He was a quiet, unassuming man of sterling 
  qualities and during the many years he resided in Smethport he made many 
  friends to whom news of his death came as a shock.  Mr. Boyer, since leaving 
  Smethport several months ago, had been stopping with a brother in Bloomsburg.  
  He had been in failing health for some time past.  Deceased was 70 years of 
  age and was not married.  He was a member of the local Moose.
  
  Page 1.
    Last Sunday night about 10:30 o’clock as Pete Guarino aged 30 years and an 
  ex-service man, entered an alleyway alongside the residence of M. Paranzino of 
  Roberts street, Bradford, where he roomed, he was fired upon by two men armed 
  with revolvers.  He died at the hospital Tuesday morning and before expiring 
  told Detective J.J. Allison the name of the man who shot him.  The name given 
  is unknown to the police and as a consequence the assailant is still at 
  liberty.
    Guarino fell with four bullets in his body.  His cries for help were heard 
  by his landlord and the police who found him bleeding profusely after the 
  assailants had fled.
    The man steadfastly refused to answer questions before he lapsed into 
  unconsciousness but was heard to call for “Joe” and “Mussilino”, friends of 
  his.
    The victim of the assault was removed to the Bradford hospital, where it was 
  found that one bullet had entered the chest and lodged in the spine, one 
  entered the right shoulder and lodged in the back, one entered the right side 
  between the ribs and lodged in the back and the fourth entered the left 
  shoulder in front and lodged in the back.  Owing to the serious condition of 
  the man, the physician in charge Dr. H.I. Woodhead, did not probe for the 
  bullets.
    Guarano had resided in Bradford for fifteen years, working as a laborer on 
  pipe line construction and other odd jobs.  During the world war he enlisted 
  in the U.S. Army and served with the Rainbow Division overseas.  He was a 
  naturalized American citizen, a man of industrious habits and it was not known 
  that he had an enemy in the world.
    County Detective J.J. Allison of Smethport was notified and has been working 
  on the case which has all the earmarks of being one of several similar 
  episodes which have occurred between two rival gangs of bootleggers in 
  Bradford.
    The authorities have questioned several suspects but nothing definite has 
  been learned of the murderers’ identity.
  
  Page 1.
    Fire this morning destroyed the Main street business block of Mrs. W.A. 
  Young, destroying the entire structure with all its contents and Mrs. Young 
  who occupied apartments on the second floor perished in the holocaust.  The 
  store room downstairs was occupied by the Oil Well Supply company’s Eldred 
  branch.  This is the most terrible fire that has ever visited Eldred.  A Mrs. 
  Mullen, companion to Mrs. Young succeeded in escaping from the structure.  The 
  origin of the blaze is unknown but it is surmised that defective heating 
  apparatus in the bath room was responsible.  The heroic efforts of the Eldred 
  fire department saved nearby buildings, despite the low water pressure.  The 
  blaze occurred about 1:30 this morning.  The loss will be considerable.
  
  Page 2.
    Warren, Pa., March 23. – One workman last his life and another was so badly 
  injured that it is feared he will die, as a result of a fire that destroyed 
  the plant of the Jacobson Machine Shop in this city today.  Samuel J. Thompson 
  was so badly injured in the explosion of a barrel of gasoline that started the 
  fire, that he passed away at the hospital a few hours later J?? Gaesek, 
  another workman was so badly burned that he died at the hospital the next day.
  
  Page 3.
    The death of David H. Moffatt of 285 Jackson avenue, for many years a well 
  known oil producer of the Bradford field occurred Saturday morning at 6:30 
  o’clock at his home in Bradford after a six month’s illness.  Deceased was 
  born in Scotland 79 years ago and came to the United States with his parents 
  in 1851.
    For the greater part of his life he followed the oil business, retiring not 
  long since form active business.  He was a member of the First Methodist 
  church and of the Masonic order of Duke Center.
    Deceased leaves besides his wife to mourn his loss two sons, Glenn Moffatt 
  of Harrisburg, Frank Moffatt of Ridgeway, and one stepson, Norton Percival of 
  Youngsville, Pa.; also three sisters and two brothers who live in the west.
  
  Page 3.
    Fred Elmer Mix died at his home in Belmont, N.Y., March 15th, at 8 p.m., 
  after an operation.  The deceased was born at Eldred, May 1st, 1874, the son 
  of Franklin Mix and Mary Mix (now Mary Kaple).
    On December 24, 1897, he was married to Addie E. Hadley of Port Allegany.
    He leaves to mourn his loss an aged mother, one son, W.L. Mix, of Eldred and 
  three nephews, and adopted daughter, Mrs. Mary Bassett, of Belmont, beside his 
  wife.
  
  Page 3.
    The death of Fred Anderson of this city, age 30, occurred at the Polk 
  Sanitorium at Polk, Pa., on Wednesday, March 21st, following an illness of 
  several days from complications.  He is a brother of Edward Anderson of 
  Morrisons, and for a number of years lived with his parents on the Greendale 
  road. – Kane Republican, Friday.
  
  Page 3.
    Mrs. Nellie Hogan, aged 64 years, died at her home in Kane after a long 
  illness last Thursday.  The children who survived are; George W. of Salamanca; 
  Mrs. Emma G. Launstein of that city; Charles R. of Lock Haven; Frank E. 
  treasurer of the Kane Trust & Savings company and Fred G. of Kansas City, Kan.
    
  Page 3.
    William W. Jacklin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lee L. Jacklin of Kane, and 
  prominent in high school athletics as a football, baseball, basketball and 
  track star, died Saturday following an operation for appendicitis at the Kane 
  Hospital.  He was 18 years of age and was a junior at the Kane High School.  
  He is survived by his parents and four brothers.
  
  Page 5.
    Sunday afternoon Sam Chiodo, the 12-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Dominick 
  Chiodo of Mill street, Bradford, was terribly mangled under the wheels of a 
  B.R.&P. Ry., freight train near his home.
    The Chiodo boy, with playmates, were running alongside the train attempting 
  to board it.  The train crew saw the lad jump on a car and disappear and 
  correctly surmised what had happened.  The engineer brought the train to a 
  sudden stop but not before seventeen cars had passed over the Chiodo boy.
    Both the boy’s legs were severed from the body, also the left arm.  He also 
  suffered a scalp wound.  He was rushed to the Bradford Hospital, his mother 
  who was attracted to the scene of the accident, riding with him in the 
  ambulance.  She was with her boy when he passed away soon after being admitted 
  to the hospital.
    The boy’s father was visiting friends in Smethport for the day and was 
  promptly notified of the fatality returning home at once in response to the 
  summons.
  
  April 5, 1923.
  
  Page 1.
    Smethport relatives and friends were shocked to learn of the death at seven 
  o’clock Wednesday morning, April 4, of Miss Helen McGowan, aged about 28 years 
  a well known former local young lady, which occurred at Turdeau, N.Y.
    Miss McGowan, who lived here for a number of years has been in a sanitarium 
  at Turdeau for the past year suffering from tuberculosis.  At the time she was 
  first stricken she was in training at the Belleview Hospital school for 
  nurses, New York city.
    She is survived by four brothers, James of Scheshire, Conn.; Leonard, New 
  York City; George, Blairsville, Pa.; Charles of Smethport; two sisters Mrs. 
  Ralph Herzog of Smethport and Miss Anna McGowan of New Haven, Conn.
    The body will be brought here today.  The hour of the funeral has not been 
  announced at the time the Democrat goes to press.
  
  Page 1.
    Peter Guarino, Bradford world war veteran, who fell before bullets fired by 
  an unknown assassin in that city recently was buried from St. Bernard’s Roman 
  Catholic church last Friday.  The Bradford Post, American Legion headed by a 
  band accompanied the remains to St. Bernard’s cemetery and interment was made 
  with full military honors.  Guarino served with the “Rainbow” Division in 
  France.
  
  Page 3.
    Mrs. Mary Creighton, 75 years old, died March 29th at her home, 216 S. 10th 
  street, Olean, N.Y.
    She was born in Pittsburgh, Jan. 19, 1848 and was the daughter of Rev. S.D. 
  Morris who was well known to older residents of this place.  Mary Morris 
  married Sylvester Oviatt, son of W.S. Oviatt who died about 1880.  From this 
  union four children were born, Myrtle Fischer of Tacoma, Wash., William, who 
  died a number of years ago; Mrs. Hortense Palmer and Miss Grace Oviatt of 
  Olean, the latter residing with her mother.
    In later years Mrs. Oviatt became the wife of Peter Creighton of Hamlin, 
  where they lived until Mr. Creighton died.  She then moved to Olean 21 years 
  ago where she made her home.
    Besides her children she leaves one brother and two sisters, Dr. J.E.K. 
  Morris, Mrs. Carrie Ferrin both of Olean and Mrs. Nettie Bishop of Butler, 
  Pa., and ten grandchildren.
    Mrs. Creighton has many friends in this place who will be sorry to learn of 
  her death.
    The funeral was held Monday morning at 9:30 o’clock from the home, Rev. R.M. 
  Bunts of the Evangelist church officiating.  The body was taken on the 10:20 
  train to Colegrove, where the burial was made.
  
  Page 7.
    The sad news was flashed over the wire Monday morning of the sudden death of 
  Mrs. Mandie Muir Peterson who underwent an operation in Olean recently.
  
  Page 8.
  Larrabee:  Geo. McKelvey and daughter, Lucile of Sartwell were called to 
  Bolivar Tuesday to attend the funeral of Mr. McKelvey’s uncle Samuel McKelvey.
  
  April 12, 1923.
  
  Page 1.
    Smethport friends of Dr. John Tretton of Rochester, N.Y., were greatly 
  shocked to learn of his sudden death, which occurred at his home in that city 
  Sunday night.  Dr. Tretton was found in an unconscious condition by members of 
  his family following an attack of paralysis and death resulted soon 
  thereafter.  He had apparently been in his usual health during the day Sunday.
    Dr. Tretton was a former well known Smethport boy, being a son of the late 
  Mr. and Mrs. John Tretton, former prominent Smethport residents.  His early 
  life was spent here and after receiving his diploma in medicine he located in 
  Rochester.
    For 35 years Dr. Tretton had practiced his profession in Rochester, gaining 
  an enviable reputation for the high degree of skill he possessed and was 
  prominent in affairs of the city.  He was actively engaged in his wide 
  practice up to the last.
    Dr. Tretton was a man of handsome, commanding presence, possessing a 
  magnificent physique which would distinguish him from a crowd of his fellows.  
  He was a gentleman possessing a high regard for the splendid ethics of his 
  profession.  He was a gentleman of high character and who commanded the esteem 
  of all his acquaintances.
    Dr. Tretton was 63 years of age and is survived by a widow and one son, 
  John, Jr. of Rochester; also one brother, Edward Tretton of Wellsville, N.Y., 
  and three sisters; Mrs. Ed. Hammond of Pittsburgh and Misses Julia and Emma 
  Tretton of East Main street, Smethport.
    The Misses Tretton left Monday for Rochester, where the funeral and burial 
  will occur.
  
  Page 1.
    The interment of John Fransue, aged 9 years of Kittanning, Pa., was made 
  Monday in St. Elizabeth’s cemetery.
    The lad was killed last week at Kittanning by being hit by an automobile.
    He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fransue who accompanied 
  the body here.
    The family formerly resided in this section where Mr. Fransue was in the 
  employ of the Kushequa railroad.
  
  Page 1.
    The home of Dominic Bizzaro near the Kushequa “Y” switch, Smethport, was 
  saddened Sunday morning by the death of one of the infant twins bornto them a 
  month ago as mentioned in the Democrat.  The little one was named Phillamina 
  Bizzaro.  The infant had been weak since birth and was seized with a severe 
  cold last week which did not yield to treatment.
    The funeral was held Monday morning from St. Elizabeth’s church at 10 a.m.
  
  Page 2.
    Coudersport, April 4. – Katherine Pearsell, 33 years old, who was fatally 
  burned in her home on Monday died from the effect of her burns in the hospital 
  here at noon Tuesday.
    She was found unconscious on the floor by members of the household painfully 
  burned.  It is thought that she arose during the night and lighted a match 
  which ignited her clothing, as it was burned almost completely from her body.
    Miss Pearsell was removed to the hospital where the burns were treated but 
  she never regained consciousness.
    She is survived by one brother, James of Coudersport.
  
  Page 3.
    Harry Swanson, age 32, of Irishtown, a pumper employed by the Minard Run Oil 
  company, died suddenly at about 10:20 o’clock Saturday night due to heart 
  trouble.
    He was on his way home from Lewis Run, where he had walked during the 
  afternoon and had stopped to talk to T.P. Barnes, a driller who was at work on 
  a lease about one-half mile from Irishtown, when he felt sleepy and laid down 
  to take a short nap.  Shortly after 10 o’clock, about two hours later, Mr. 
  Barnes awakened him and Swanson complained of illness.  He died a few minutes 
  later before medical aid could be summoned.
    Coroner H. clay Heffner was notified and following an investigation he 
  reported death due to heart condition.
    Swanson had served with the American expeditionary forces during the World 
  War and had been gassed.  He was a member of the American Legion and had lived 
  in Irishtown the past ten year.  He made his home with Mrs. Barnes, mother of 
  the driller had had been talking to before he died.
    A sister, Miss Hattie Swanson of Delane, Florida, and a brother living in 
  South America are the only known survivors.  They had been notified of 
  Swanson’ death. – Bradford Era, Monday.
  
  Page 8.
   Suffering a fractured skull when hit by an automobile driven by Gleason 
  Colerick of the Eldred Garage, Victor Phalon, four-year-old son of Mr. and 
  Mrs. Timothy Phalon of Eldred died at the Bradford hospital at1:10 o’clock 
  this morning.
    The accident happened on Eldred’s main street about 7:30 o’clock last 
  night.  The boy was playing marbles on the sidewalk with several other boys, 
  it is reported.  He ran into the street after rolling marbles directly in the 
  path of the oncoming machine striking his head against the against the 
  radiator.  Immediate application of the brakes by the driver did not prevent 
  one of the wheel s of the machine from running over the boy.
    First aid was given by an Eldred doctor and the boy was then rushed to the 
  Bradford hospital in an automobile form the Eldred garage.  His parents 
  accompanied him and were at the bedside when he died.  All efforts by hospital 
  physicians to raise the part of the skull that pressed on his bran having 
  failed.
    Reports from Eldred are that following an investigation of the accident by 
  local authorities, the driver of the machine was absolved of blame in 
  connection with the accident. – Bradford Era, Wednesday.
  
  April 19, 1923.
  
  Page 1.
    Guy Decielo, 18 years old, was almost instantly killed on the State road a 
  short distance this side of the nearby town of Kasson about 5 o’clock Sunday 
  evening when struck by an automobile driven by E.R. Crandall of Hazelhurst.  
  Mr. Crandall was exonerated from all blame at an inquest held in this borough 
  Tuesday evening.
    The fatality happened near the foot of the hill this side of Kasson when Mr. 
  Crandall, enroute from Smethport to Hazelhurst, attempted to pass Decielo, who 
  was proceeding on a bicycle in the direction of his home.
    On nearing the cyclist Mr. Crandall sounded his horn and the warning note 
  was heard by Decielio, but the latter evidently became confused for an eye 
  witness states that he turned his bicycle directly 9into the path of the 
  machine and the impact of the vehicle fractured his skull.
    Mr. Crandall who was proceeding at a rate of speed under 20 miles an hour, 
  brought his vehicle to a stop and alighted but by the time he reached the 
  prostrate form o the pavement, life was quite extinct.  It is thought that the 
  victim’s skull was fractured when he hit the pavement.
    The occupants of the Crandall car besides Mr. Crandall were his mother, Mrs. 
  E.F. Crandall, Mrs. A.B. Crandall and Ira McKenzie, all of Hazelhurst.
    Coroner Heffner of Bradford was notified of the accident and instructed 
  Undertaker H.H. Sasse of Smethport to bring the body to his establishment in 
  this borough, to await an inquest.
    It is said that Decielio had just purchased the bicycle Friday and was 
  learning to ride, which undoubtedly accounts for him being unable to get out 
  of the path of ht approaching vehicle.  In fact, it is stated that he had been 
  warned by neighbors of the danger he was incurring in learning to ride on the 
  concrete road.
    Diecelio was born near St. Marys, his parents having moved back to Italy 
  some time ago.  He came to Kasson last fall, being employed on the Shawmut Ry. 
  section crew there.  He lived with other members of the crew in an old boxcar 
  which has been converted into a bunk house along the railroad right-of-way.  
  He was a brother-in-law of Fred Decapau, Shawmut section boss at Kasson.  
  Besides his parents who reside in Italy, he is survived by one sister, Mrs. 
  Decapau and a brother who resides in Milwaukee, Wis.
    Coroner Heffner of Bradford came to Smethport Tuesday evening, empanelled a 
  jury and conducted an inquest into the death of Decelio.  Dr. W.A. Ostrander, 
  who had previously performed an autopsy on the body testified that death was 
  caused by a fracture of the skull, the back of the victim’s head being badly 
  crushed.  Other evidence was substantially the same as the details above set 
  forth.  The jury returned a verdict of accidental death, exonerating Mr. 
  Crandall from all blame.
    The funeral of the victim was held at St. Elizabeth’s Roman Catholic church 
  Smethport, yesterday morning at 9:30 o’clock, Rev. P.J. Donohue officiating.  
  Interment was made in Rose Hill cemetery.
  
  Page 1.
    Mrs. Chas. Johnson, a highly esteemed Smethport lady, died at her home on 
  East Main street about 6:30 o’clock Tuesday evening, following a brief 
  illness.  Mrs. Johnson was stricken with a severe paralytic stroke last 
  Thursday and her condition grew steadily weaker.
    Mrs. Josephine Johnson was born in Halmstad, Sweden, Jun. 8th, 1862, and 
  came to America in 1873.  She had resided in Smethport since 1878.
    Mrs. Johnson was a woman of noble character whose death will be sincerely 
  mourned by all who knew her.  In her passing a faithful wife and indulgent 
  mother has been removed from a splendid family circle.
    Besides her husband, Mrs. Johnson is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Alfred 
  Johnson of East Main street and Miss Vera Johnson of home, a valued employe of 
  the local Bell Telephone office, and one son, Albert Johnson, teller at the 
  Hamlin Bank & Trust Co.  The sympathy of the community is extended to the 
  sorely bereaved family.
    She is also survived by a sister, Mrs. A.B. Anderson of Wilcox and two 
  brothers, C.O. Ryberg of Sheffield, Pa., and Adolf Ryberg of Bradford.
    The funeral will be held at the Lutheran church Friday afternoon at 2:00 
  o’clock, following prayer at the house, the Rev. G.S. Larson officiating.  
  Interment in Rose Hill cemetery.
  
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    Hannah, the 20-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Barr of Johnsonburg 
  died at the home of the grand-parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Gerritt of Crosby on 
  Wednesday afternoon of last week.  The little one was a victim of pneumonia.
    Funeral services were held at the Crosby M.E. church Friday afternoon at 2 
  p.m. the Rev. Arthur Gregson of Smethport officiating.  Interment was made in 
  the Colegrove cemetery.
  
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  Crosby:  Hannah Pauline Barr, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Barr 
  died at the home of her grandmother, Mrs. Anna Janet on Wednesday.  She was 
  buried in Colegrove on Friday afternoon.
  
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    Bradford, April 16. – As the result of severe burns suffered Saturday 
  morning when her clothing caught fire at her home, No. 14 Seward avenue, Mrs. 
  Elizabeth Lobough died in the Bradford hospital yesterday morning at 7:30 
  o’clock.
    Mrs. Lobough was engaged in her household duties on the second floor of her 
  residence when the back of her skirt caught fire from an open gas stove in a 
  bedroom and so rapidly did the flames spread, she was unable to check them 
  without assistance.
    Her husband was in the house but he is blind and was unable to render her 
  much assistance.  As the result of what held he did give, Mr. Lobaugh is 
  suffering from slight burns.  Neighbors came to her rescue and the victim was 
  rushed to the hospital where she died 22 hours later.
    Mrs. Lobough is survived by her husband, one daughter and a son.
  
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    Paul G. Krantz of Tuna, who suffered severe injuries when an automobile in 
  which he was riding was struck by an O.B.&S. traction car at Brown’s crossing 
  at 11:30 o’clock Saturday morning, died of his injuries at 4 o’clock Saturday 
  afternoon at the hospital, death resulting from a fractured skull.
    Mr. Krantz was 42 years of age and had been a highly respected resident of 
  Tuna all his life.  He was engaged in the oil business in this vicinity and 
  was interested in several leases.  He had many friends in this city who deeply 
  regret the unfortunate accident that cost him his life.
    Mr. Krantz is survived by his wife, his mother, Mrs. Fred Hanson , a 
  daughter, Naomi and four sons, Virgil, Harold, Reginald and Paul, Jr. and two 
  sisters, Miss Hilda Krantz of Tuna and Mrs. Ella Berggren of this city.  – 
  Bradford Star-Record, Monday.
  
  April 26, 1923.
  
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    Mrs. Mary Shea, relict of the late J.B. Shea of Eldred died at her home in 
  that place Monday, following an illness of pneumonia.  She is survived by five 
  sons and one daughter.
  
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  “Big Pitch” Wm. Fuller Succumbs To Long Illness.
    William Fuller, old time baseball pitcher, who in his day was regarded as a 
  sensation on the baseball diamond has lost the hardest battle of his career.  
  HE passed away at his home on Green street about 6:30 o’clock Monday morning 
  after a plucky fight of months against hopeless odds, from an insidious malady 
  of the throat and neck.  With him at the last was his mother, Mrs. Christian 
  Brickman of Buffalo, who has faithfully ministered to her son’s needs for 
  nearly a year past.
    Will Fuller was first stricken with the illness which caused his death in 
  1919.  HE underwent a most delicate surgical operation in Buffalo which would 
  have proved fatal to any man possessed of a less vigorous frame than that of 
  this old time athlete.  He recovered from that ordeal and for a time it was 
  though that the operation had been successful, but about a year ago the malady 
  from which he was suffering again asserted itself and his condition grew 
  steadily worse until death mercifully relieved his sufferings.
  (Obituary continues at length about his baseball attributes which are not 
  included here.)
    Fuller was a loyal and generous to a fault and news of his passing will be 
  received with deep regret by lovers of baseball throughout this section of the 
  state.  He was a painter by trade, a skilled craftsman, and followed his trade 
  up to the time his last illness compelled him to seek his bed.
    Last summer a monster benefit game was played for Fuller in this borough 
  between the local team and a team of old timers recruited from all the cities 
  and towns of this section.  …the faded uniforms worn representing some of the 
  greatest old time professional baseball teams.
    The funeral was held at the home of Mrs. Fred Mencer of Green street Tuesday 
  afternoon at 2:00 o’clock, Rev. W.E Van Dyke of St. Luke’s church 
  officiating.  The final obsequies were attended by members of the local 
  baseball team, old time baseball players and many friends.  Interment was made 
  in Rose Hill cemetery.
    William Henry Fuller was born in Glenfield, Pa., Dec. 13th, 1877, the family 
  moving to Smethport in 1886.  Besides his mother, Mrs. Christian Brickman of 
  Buffalo, he is survived by one sister, Mrs. Nellie Baker also of Buffalo.
  
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    A long and useful career came to an end last night with the death of Richard 
  Thomas Starsmear at his home at 319 Kinzua avenue last night, following an 
  illness of six weeks during which the patient made a remarkable fight against 
  bronchial-pneumonia, rallying on several occasions when at the very gates of 
  death.  However his advanced age was too tremendous a handicap and the fatal 
  ending was inevitable.  He was Kane’s oldest inhabitant.
    Mr. Starsmear’s career abounds in interesting experiences, especially during 
  the early days when pioneers were developing this part of the country, 
  contending against the hardships and dangers of establishing homes and 
  industries in the wilderness.  He was born in Chelsea, London, May 31, 1827 
  having nearly reached the 96th mile-stone in life’s journey when death 
  overtook him.  He came to America in 1846, making the voyage in a sailboat and 
  requiring 114 days on the water before a landing was made at Montreal, 
  Canada.  He worked on the Rome, Watertown & Ogdensburg railroad in New York 
  when that road was in the process of construction and before the roadbed was 
  fit to permit the passage of trains Starsmeare carried the mail from point to 
  point on a hand car.  Later he went to Erie and entered the employ of the 
  Sudbury Erie railroad, which later developed (unreadable) present Philadelphia 
  and (unreadable) road.
    He rode on the engine with engineer Adam Deerfield on the first trip over 
  the railroad when the final connection was made at Wilcox that established a 
  continuous line between Philadelphia and Erie.
    During the Civil War he was a railroad engineer in the employment of the 
  government and ran trains out of Alexander, Virginia, for several years.  He 
  came to Kane, Jan. 16, 1865, and resided here the balance of his life.
    For 35 years he was night foreman at the P.&E. railroad engine house here, 
  being pensioned off in 1899, and being on the honor roll for 24 years.
    He was a charter member of Kane Lodge, F.&A.M., No. 566 and a member of the 
  Royal Arch Chapter.  He was also a member of the First Congregational church.  
  He was married Feb. 16, 1870, to Fannie Pickens of Bush, N.Y., who survives 
  with the following children; Mrs. F.S. Lawrence and Mrs. W.R. Folk of Kanes; 
  Chas. H. Starsmeare of Erie, Roy R. Starsmeare of Clarksburg, West Virginia; 
  Paul Starsmeare of Warren, Ohio and Mrs. A.G. Jones of Bush, N.Y.  Following 
  are the grand-children: Clvens and Chester Starsmeare of Erie; Minnie Jones of 
  Bush, N.Y.; Roland Folk of Kane; and Webster Starsmeare of Pittsburgh.  Great-
  grandchildren are Donald Folk of Kane and Virginia Starsmeare of Erie.
    The funeral services will be held at the home 349 Kinzua avenue, at 3:30 
  o’clock, Saturday afternoon, the Rev. O.T. Anderson officiating.  Interment 
  will be in Forest Lawn cemetery. – Kane Republican, Thursday.
  
  May 3, 1923.
  
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    Bradford, April 28. – Millard Peterson of Mt. Jewett, aged 28 years died at 
  the Bradford hospital at noon today, his death being due to a broken back.  
  Mr. Peterson received his fatal injuries last June while working on a lease at 
  Mt. Jewett when he fell some distance.
    Directly following the accident he was brought to the Bradford hospital 
  where he has been a patient since.  He was unmarried.  A Jamestown undertaker 
  came here this afternoon and removed the body to Jamestown.
    During his stay at the hospital his case attracted wide attention due to the 
  cheerfulness of the patient.  He was given a phonograph and kept supplied with 
  books, flowers and delicacies by the big-hearted citizens of Bradford.
    
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    Smethport residents were shocked Sunday by news of the sudden, accidental 
  death of Charles Kelly, adopted son of Mr. and Mrs. M.H. Kelly of Water 
  street, well known local young man, which occurred Saturday night at Akron, 
  Ohio, where he has been employed during the past year.  News of his death was 
  conveyed by a message to his parents here.
    Mr. Kelly died as the result of a druggist’s mistake.  The young man had 
  been suffering from a cold and the night previous visited a drug store and 
  secured a medicine to relieve his cough.  In compounding the mixture the 
  pharmacist used an insidious poison in mistake for some harmless drug.  Mr. 
  Kelly returned to the home of his sister, Mrs. Thos. Dulaney of Akron, with 
  whom he resided and went to bed.  Late Saturday evening his brother-in-law 
  visited the room and found the patient violently ill – his body having already 
  become paralyzed.  He was rushed to a hospital where everything possible was 
  done to counteract the effects of the poison but the young man was past all 
  aid.
    The Akron authorities are investigating this terrible outcome of a 
  druggist’s carelessness.
    Charles Walters was born in Cleveland, Ohio, Sept. 27, 1903, his parents, 
  Mr. and Mrs. Frank Walters dying when he was an infant.  He was adopted by his 
  uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Kelly, then residents of Ormsby, being raised by 
  them as their own.  About nine years ago the family moved to Smethport where 
  the father engaged in the livery and freight business.
    Charles Kelly attended the Smethport schools, being a brilliant student and 
  graduated from the Smethport High School with the class of 1920, being the 
  youngest member of that large class.  Following his graduation he was for a 
  time identified with his father’s business interests.
    Last summer he went to Akron and accepted a clerical position with the 
  Enterprise Manufacturing company of that city.  Advancement came rapid to him 
  and at the time of his death he held the position of assistant bookkeeper with 
  that company, with bright prospects of further advancement.  Chas. Kelly was 
  an energetic, capable young man of faultless character who was highly esteemed 
  by his employers and who in turn was delighted with his duties in which he 
  took a keen interest.
    Mr. Kelly was widely known in Smethport and by reason of his splendid 
  qualities was held in high regard.  His death under such shocking 
  circumstances, terminating a promising career has saddened the family’s wide 
  circle of acquaintances.
    Mr. Kelly, on receiving word of his son’s death, left Sunday morning for 
  Akron, and returned Tuesday morning with the body, being accompanied by Mr. 
  and Mrs. Thos. Dulaney.
    Besides Mr. and Mrs. Kelly and daughters, Mrs. Thos. Dulaney of Akron and 
  Miss Genevieve Kelly of home, to whom he was as son and brother, Mr. Kelly is 
  survived by his grandmother, Mrs. E.J. Kelly of Corseia, Pa.
    The funeral was held at the Methodist Episcopal church of which the departed 
  was a member, Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock, the Rev. Arthur Gregson 
  officiating.  Interment was in Rose Hill Cemetery.
  
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    Mr. and Mrs. John Caskey, aged and highly esteemed residents of this county, 
  both died at their farm home near Port Allegany within a period of three days.
    Mr. Casky succumbed Saturday, following an attack of pneumonia.  His wife, 
  who had been in poor health for some time from a complication of ailments, was 
  greatly concerned over her husband’s illness and the shock of his death proved 
  too great for her to stand and her death occurred at an early hour Tuesday 
  morning.  Mr. Caskey was a brother of Matt Caskey of Smethport and Mrs. Casky 
  was  sister of Chas. Keefer of this borough.  Both were well known here and 
  were highly esteemed by a wide circle of acquaintances.  They were a devoted 
  couple citizens of the highest type and their passing will be sincerely 
  mourned in the Port Allegany vicinity where they had resided for years, Mr. 
  Casky having been one of the best known and most prosperous farmers of that 
  section.
    Mr. Casky was born at Mongaup, Sullivan county, New York and would have been 
  78 years of age the first of next October.  Besides Matt Casky of Smethport, 
  he survived by another brother, Morrison Casky of Johnsonburg and a sister, 
  Mrs. Isaac Webber of Monticello, N.Y.
    Mrs. Casky would have been 71 years of age in July.  The deceased couple are 
  survived by four sons, Frank, Fred, Irvin and Charles.
    The double funeral was held at the Methodist church, Port Allegany, 
  Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock.
  
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    Following her husband in less than six months time, Mrs. Mary Welch Shea, 
  widow of the late John B. Shea, died Monday, April 23, at 2:30 o’clock at the 
  family home on First street, after an illness of one week of pneumonia.
    Mrs. Shea had been a life-long resident of this community, having been born 
  April 16, 1859, a daughter of Martin and Bridget Welch, pioneer settlers of 
  the Barden Brook section.
    Mrs. Shea was an active member of St. Raphael’s Church and of the Ladies’ 
  Catholic Benevolent Association.  She was a charter member of the Ladies’ 
  Auxillary of the Myron D. Burns Post, American Legion.
    The deceased was one of those big hearted, motherly women whose home was 
  always open to the young folks of the community and she will be greatly missed 
  not only by the members of her family, but by the people of the community 
  generally.
    She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. J.H. Hagns, of Buffalo, N.Y., and five 
  sons, Martin, John, Francis, Emmet and Edmund E.; one daughter, Josephine, 
  having died two years ago last November.  Two brothers Martin, of Olean and 
  Thomas of this place, also survive; two brothers, J.C., and James and a 
  sister, Alice, having died several years ago.
    The funeral was held yesterday morning at 9 o’clock at St. Raphael’s Church, 
  interment being in the family plot in St. Raphael’s Cemetery.
    There were many beautiful flowers sent by friends of the family.
  
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    The sudden death of W.H. Jones of Kane, aged 72 years, occurred at Lewis 
  Run, Saturday evening at 6:40 o’clock.  Mr. Jones had gone to that place to 
  see J.W. Cramer and when he left the train he complained of feeling exhausted 
  and asked to be taken at once to the home of the former.  His condition 
  rapidly became worse and he expired before a physician could reach his side.  
  Acting Coroner Heffner was notified and stated that heart disease was the 
  cause of the death.  He directed that the body be removed to Koch & Oxley’s 
  undertaking rooms.  Deceased formerly lived in Clarion, Pa.  He is survived by 
  his son and daughter, the latter a resident of Clarion.  The son is an oil 
  refiner in Warrant. – Bradford Star-Record, Monday.
  
  Page 5.
    Ella, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Comerene died recently.  Mrs. 
  Comerene was formerly Miss Maude Ostrander.
  
  May 10, 1923.
  
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    Wm. Galusha, aged 50, prominent Eldred man died Sunday at the Olean 
  hospital, as the result of injuries received in a peculiar manner Friday night 
  on returning from a visit to Smethport.
    Mr. Galusha was one of the large delegation of Eldred Odd Fellows who 
  visited the Smethport lodge of that order last Friday evening.  On returning 
  to Eldred the auto in which he was riding with a number of other lodge members 
  stopped at his farm home just this side of Eldred.  Mr. Galusha alighted from 
  the car and fell over backward, the back of his head striking the cement 
  pavement with terrific force and fracturing his skull.  An Eldred physician 
  was summoned and advised that the patient be taken to a hospital.  The victim 
  was accordingly rushed to the Olean Hospital, but all efforts to relieve his 
  condition were unavailing and death resulted on Sunday.
    It is thought that Mr. Galusha fell as the result of his limbs having become 
  cramped from riding, or that he suffered a sudden paralytic stroke.
    Mr. Galusha was an exemplary citizen who was highly esteemed by all who knew 
  him.  He is survived by a wife and two sons.
    The death of this prominent Eldred man, following the happy festive occasion 
  in which he participated in whole-heartedly in Smethport, cast a pall of 
  sadness over local Odd Fellows with whom he had broken bread Friday evening.
  
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    Warren, May 7. – One young lady is dead and several children so badly burned 
  that little hopes are held out for their recovery, is the toll of one of the 
  worst catastrophies that has ever occurred in the annals of Warren.
    Miss Esther Currie passed away at the Warren General Hospital Sunday morning 
  about 11 o’clock, from burns received in a gas explosion that wrecked the 
  Children’s Aid Home, at the corner of Liberty street and Sixth avenue, 
  Saturday evening about 9:35 o’clock.
    The following children, who were inmates of the home, are at the hospital, 
  where they were taken Saturday evening, after their injuries had received 
  first aid treatment at homes in the vicinity of the conflagration:
   Seriously Injured:
  Ethel Reardon, aged 6 years.
  Stephen Sarapata, aged 5 years
  Sammy Sarapata, aged 9 years
  Nora Ardine James, aged 8 years
  Chester Wilcox, aged 3 years
  Slightly Injured:
  Dorothy McChesney, aged 11 years.
  Mildred Katherine White, aged 9 years
  Eva Fiscus, burned about eyes and face, aged 11 years.
  
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    Buffalo, May 5. – The body of Bert Friedman, twenty-seven years old, of 
  Bradford, Pa., was found hanging to a tree in Rumsey woods this afternoon.
    He had been dead two days, the medical examiner said.  Death by suicide was 
  the verdict of Dr. Danser.
    Friedman was reported missing May 1, from Dr. Dunham’s sanitarium, 1392 
  Amherst street, where he was a patient.
    In his pocket was $23.
    Bert Friedman, whose body was found hanging to a tree in Buffalo yesterday 
  afternoon, was a well known resident of this city, a World war veteran and 
  competent young business man.  For a long time he was identified with 
  mercantile activities here.
    Recently he is said to have made investments that failed to turn out 
  satisfactorily and he was much depressed by this experience.  However, it is 
  doubted that his business affairs were wholly the cause of a nervous breakdown 
  that afflicted him in the past month.
    A few weeks ago he was taken to the Dunham sanitarium at Buffalo, for 
  treatment and on Tuesday he was reported missing.  Search was made for him 
  without result until yesterday.  It is presumed that the unfortunate young man 
  was demented when he ended his life.
    The deceased was highly esteemed in Bradford where he had passed the greater 
  part of his life, and his parents, brothers and sisters have the sincere 
  sympathy of this community in their bereavement 
  
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    Kane Republican. Friday:  Mrs. Frank Dodge of 320 Moffitt avenue made the 
  terrible discovery yesterday afternoon about 4:30 o’clock that her baby that 
  she was wheeling in a carriage on Fraley street, was dead.  The infant boy was 
  nearly two months old and had been sick for five weeks.
    Mrs. Dodge had been advised by physicians to keep the child in the sunshine 
  as much as possible and she took him out every day.  Yesterday she took the 
  baby out about 3 o’clock and wheeled him about town.  About 4:30 o’clock she 
  was in front of the Kane Drug Store and became alarmed at the peculiar 
  appearance of the child, which five minutes before had seemed in as 
  comfortable condition as his illness would allow.  She thought the baby was 
  unconscious and quickly called Dr. L.W. Dana who pronounced the little one 
  dead.
    The horror-stricken other could hardly believe this possible, and after 
  being taken to her home with the dead child by Mrs. Bessie Kelley, whose 
  automobile was near at hand, Dr. S.G. Beatty was called whom confirmed the sad 
  fact.
    Mr. and Mrs. Dodge tell of the valiant fight that had been made against the 
  baby’s illness. Seven doctors, four from Kane and three from other towns were 
  consulted.  A Warren physician said that the child was ruptured while 
  different opinions were advanced by other doctors.  However, despite various 
  treatments the baby’s condition did not improve and the ending was tragically 
  sudden.
  
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    Richard, three day old infant child of Mr. and Mrs. William Cooper of East 
  Smethport died Wednesday night.
  
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    Rush Hout, jeweler at the DeHass jewelry store, was summoned to Little 
  Valley this week by the fatal illness of his father, Bert Hout of this place, 
  who passed away yesterday.  Mr. Hout was a well known resident of Little 
  Valley, having been for a number of years a valued employe of a gas company 
  there.
  
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    News was received here Monday of the death of Devere Sharp which event 
  occurred in Chicago Hospital following an illness of pneumonia.  He resided in 
  Port Allegany for several years until the death of his father and mother, well 
  known residents of that place.
    From there he went to Chicago to live.  Besides his three brothers and eight 
  sisters he leaves a wife and six children to mourn his death.  He was well 
  known in Port Allegany.
    One sister, Mrs. Nora Hites resides in Smethport.
  
  May 17, 1923.
  
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    G.O. Garlick, one of Marvin creek’s best known and highly esteemed farmers, 
  passed away Wednesday, about noon, at his farm home at Kasson, following a 
  brief illness of pneumonia.
   Mr. Garlick, who was aged 84 years, have been enjoying the best of health up 
  until Sunday, being stricken Monday with a severe attack of pneumonia from 
  which time his condition became steadily weaker.  The many acquaintances of 
  this splendid citizen who had noted the remarkable activity and robust 
  physique of Mr. Garlick, which belied his many years, were deeply shocked by 
  news of his death.
    George Orson Garlick was born I Hamlin township, of a splendid pioneer 
  family, June 8, 1839.  In early life he married Phoebe McKean.  His entire 
  life was spent in the township of his birth, with the exception of ten years 
  he resided in Wilcox, Pa., and one year spent in Minnesota.  He was postmaster 
  at Kasson for 26 years and during his residence in Wilcox was Post Master of 
  Elk county.  Mrs. Garlick died over two years ago.
    He is survived by two daughters, Alberta and Eva who reside at home, and one 
  son, Bernard T. Garlick, prominent Smethport resident.
    Mr. Garlick was a citizen of the highest type.  He was kindly of spirit and 
  was the soul of honor.  He was a model husband and an indulgent father and his 
  passing is mourned by a wide circle of friends.
    The funeral will be held at the family residence at Kasson Friday afternoon 
  at 2:00 o’clock, Rev. W.E. Van Dyke of St. Luke’s Episcopal church, Smethport, 
  officiating.
  
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    George Williams, aged about 83 years, died Thursday morning at 10 o’clock at 
  the family home at Duke Center, after a short illness, cause of death being a 
  stroke.  He is survived by his widow, one son, Se.E. Williams of Bradford and 
  one daughter, Mrs. T.J. Everitt of Duke Center.
  
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    Olean, May 12. – Francis Coon, 20 of Ceres, died yesterday on his way to an 
  Olean hospital from injuries suffered when a wheel of an automobile in which 
  he was riding came off near Portville and the car turned over twice.  Coon’s 
  skull was fractured.
    Lewis Clark, 25, also of Ceres, who was in the car with Coon, is in the 
  Mountain Clinic hospital here.  He has a fractured shoulder and his head is 
  severely bruised.
  
  May 24, 1923.
  
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    Samuel Gittin, aged 74 years, a cutter at the Smethport plant of the 
  Interstate Window Glass company died very suddenly from apoplexy last Friday.
    Mr. Gittin who was a resident of Shinglehouse, in company with his wife and 
  daughter, were enroute in their car from Shinglehouse to Belle Vernon to visit 
  a son.  Near Blairsville, Pa., the aged man was stricken without warning and 
  soon expired.  The body was brought back to Shinglehouse, where the funeral 
  was held Monday being taken to New Jersey for burial.
    Mr. Gittin was a Christian gentleman of the finest type and was beloved by 
  all who knew him.  Despite the fact that he had accumulated by industry and 
  thrift a considerable personal fortune and that he was advanced in years, Mr. 
  Gittin preferred to keep active and remained at his employment here up to the 
  time he left on the trip last week.  He had been a resident of Shinglehouse 
  for many years.  During his stay in Smethport he resided at the Wright House.
  
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    Death summoned George Alcock, aged 62 years, very suddenly at his home on 
  North Fulton street, Saturday morning at 11:00 o’clock.
    Mr. Alcock had been confined to his home by an attack of rheumatism but had 
  recovered so far as to leave his bed and dress.  Earlier Saturday morning, Dr. 
  Robert Hamilton, the attending physician, visited the patient and found him 
  greatly improved.  Death occurred with shocking suddenness shortly thereafter.
    George Alcock was born in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England in 1861, 
  coming to this country 39 years age.  He first settled at Crosby and has been 
  a resident of Smethport for over twenty years.  He was an industrious, upright 
  citizen.  At the time of his last illness Mr. Alcock was employed as janitor 
  at the Hamlin Bank & Trust company and at St. Luke’s Episcopal church.
    He is survived by his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Herman Cooper of Betula and 
  Mrs. Violet Maze of Smethport and one son, William Alcock of Crosby.
    The funeral was held Monday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock from St. Luke’s 
  church, the Rev. W.E. Van Dyke officiating.  Interment was made in Rose Hill 
  cemetery.
  
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    Wellsboro, Pa., May 17. – Frank Conevery, editor of the Wellsboro Gazette, 
  died at his home today after a long illness.  He was born in Bath, N.Y., 68 
  years ago, coming here in 1877.  Prior to that time he had been connected with 
  the Bath Advocate, the Buffalo Courier and the Hammondsport Herald.
  
  May 31, 1923.
  
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    Smethport residents were shocked by sudden death of Frank C. Sartwell, life 
  long resident of this borough, at Erie last Saturday evening.  Mr. Sartwell 
  who had been in poor health for some time was visiting his daughter, Mrs. W.C 
  March at the time of his death having been called to that city the previous 
  week by the illness of his daughter.
    On the evening of his death Mr. Sartwell went to St. Vincent’s Hospital to 
  visit his daughter, who is a surgical patient here, and after leaving the 
  hospital had gone to the March home and retired early.  Later in the evening 
  Mr. March went to the room occupied by Mr. Sartwell and discovered that death 
  had come due to a heart attack.
    Frank Sartwell was born in this boro in September 1860, the son of Mr. and 
  Mrs. Roswell Sartwell, pioneer residents of this section.  The father was one 
  of the early sheriffs of McKean county and was prominent throughout this 
  section of the state.  He was united in marriage to Clara Hoffman of Belmont, 
  N.Y., in May 1892.  Mrs. Sartwell’s death occurred two years ago.
    Mr. Sartwell was one of Smethport’s best known and respected citizens.  For 
  many years he was successfully engaged in the plumbing contracting business 
  and was active in town affairs.  He had credibly served as a member of the 
  borough council and was one of the early members of the Smethport Fire 
  Department having always taken a prominent part in the affairs of that 
  organization.  Frank Sartwell was a manly man, the soul of honor, who would 
  make any sacrifice for a friend.  He was widely known and was beloved by all 
  who knew him.  It was not generally known that his health had been poor of 
  late as it was characteristic of his nature to say nothing of his 
  indisposition to those with whom he came in daily contact.  As a consequence 
  news of his death coming with shocking suddenness, saddened Smethport people.  
  He was much concerned over the outcome of the illness of his daughter, who had 
  undergone an extensive surgical operation on Friday and whose condition is 
  regarded as critical.  “Jerry” Sartwell, as he was affectionately known to 
  hundreds of acquaintances was literally salt of the earth.
    The remains were placed in a vault at Erie until Mrs. March, who is 
  seriously ill is able to bring them here for burial.
    Mrs. March and her infant daughter, Clara Ann are the only survivors of this 
  old family.
  
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    Word was received in Smethport yesterday of the death of Lewis Cleveland, 
  aged about 45 years and unmarried, a former well known local man, which event 
  occurred at his farm near Stanton, N.D., Wednesday, May 30.  Mr. Cleveland was 
  at one time employed at the Grand Central Hotel, this borough and was a member 
  of Smethport Lodge, I.O.O.F., having gone to North Dakota several years ago.
    
  Page 2.
    Fire at the Mars Gasoline plant at Lewis Run Sunday caused the death of 
  engineer C.J. Weaver, the serious injury of William Johnson, his assistant and 
  considerable property loss.
    The engineer was horribly burned by the flaming gasoline.  He was rushed to 
  the Bradford Hospital where he died five hours later as the result of his 
  burns.
    The blaze was caused by the explosion of gasoline from the spark of an 
  electric switch which Weaver attempted to turn off prior to repairing a leaky 
  pipe.  
  (Additional information about fire is included in the article)
    Weaver, a martyr to his duty, died at 9:30 Sunday night at the Bradford 
  hospital.  Johnson’s condition is reported as improved.
  
  Page 2.
    Death summoned Mrs. Emma Jane Mosier, aged 70, last Thursday night at 
  10:30.  Mrs. Mosier, who has resided with her daughter, Mrs. James Bray for 
  some time past has been a resident of Farmers Valley for the last 50 years.  
  She was an estimable woman well known and beloved in this section. A stroke of 
  paralysis brought to a close a long a useful life.
    Mrs. Mosier was born at Cornwell Bridge, Conn., May 2, 1853 and came to 
  Farmers Valley when she was 16 years old where she was united in marriage to 
  John C. Mosier, deceased, the ceremony taking place at Rochester, N.Y.  For 
  many years they maintained a farm near Famers Valley.
    She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. James Bray of Farmers Valley and Mrs. 
  Ira A. Stone of San Pedro, California and by one son, Ray Mosier of 
  Coryville.  There are also eight grand children.
    The funeral was held at the Untied Brethren Church, Farmers Valley at 1:30 
  p.m. last Sunday, Rev. Pang officiating.  Interment was made in the Smith 
  cemetery.
  
  Page 3.
    Axel Werner, Kane man, was killed in an automobile accident Friday afternoon 
  when the machine in which he and four others were riding went over a four foot 
  embankment near the Tambine crossing on the Kane-Johnsonburg road.
   The machine was owned and driven by Arthur Johnson of Kane and besides Werner 
  it was occupied by Ben Benson of Wilcox, Gus Pierson and Gust Holmes of Kane.
    The road at the place where the wreck occurred is straight and wide and it 
  is a mystery as to what caused the driver to swerve off the road.
    The dead man and Johnson were pinned beneath the car but the latter escaped 
  serious injury as did the other occupants.
    Werner had only lived in Kane a short time coming from Clarion where he had 
  been employed by a brother on the Clarion River dam project.
    A coroner’s jury met Friday might and rendered a verdict of accidental 
  death.  The body of the dead man was taken to Clarion for burial.
    The car was but slightly damaged having a broken top and steering wheel and 
  it is thought that the weight of the big machine either broke the man’s neck 
  or that he was strangled.
  
  Page 3.
    Andrew P. Huey, well known attorney died at his home, 229 Greeves street, 
  Kane, Pa., on Friday, after an illness of several months.  The deceased was 
  one of the best known lawyers of Northern Pennsylvania and in Bradford was a 
  partner of the late H.H. North.  Prior to that time he was a resident of 
  Rixford, Pa., and practiced his profession there.
    The deceased was born in Huntington, Pa., March 25, 1853.  He was a graduate 
  of Lafayette college.  As a lawyer he was able and conscientious, and as a 
  citizen and neighbor possessed most excellent qualities.  He had many friends 
  in Smethport.
  
  June 7, 1923.
  
  Page 1.
    Mrs. Jeanette Chadwick Williamson, aged 78 years, passed away at the home of 
  her daughter, Mrs. David Travis of Canisteo, N.Y., on Wednesday, May 20th 
  after a long illness.
    Mrs. Williamson was well known and beloved here having been a resident of 
  Smethport about 45 years ago.  A legion of Smethport people will mourn the 
  passing of this estimable woman.
    She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Albert Jeffers and Mrs. David Travis 
  of Canisteo and one son, Dr. Burg Chadwick of this borough.
    The funeral was held from the Travis home at 2 P.M. last Friday and 
  interment was made in Canisteo.
  
  Page 1.
    The body of Frank Sartwell, prominent Smethport resident and member of the 
  borough council, whose death occurred in Erie, May 26, was brought to 
  Smethport by Wm. March, a son-in-law, on the 5:00 o’clock Pennsylvania train 
  Saturday afternoon.
    The remains were met at the station by members of the borough council, 
  headed by Burgess D.M. Brasted and a large delegation of the Smethport Fire 
  Department of which the deceased citizen was form many years an active member.
    The cortege proceeded to Rose Hill cemetery where prayer services were 
  conducted by the Rev. W.E. Van Dyke rector of St. Luke’s Episcopal church, 
  interment being made in the Sartwell family plot.  Members of the borough 
  council acted as pall bearers.
    Mr. Sartwell’s death occurred with shocking suddenness from heart trouble 
  after he had retired at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Wm. March of Erie.  He 
  had been called to that city by the serious illness of his daughter and was 
  apparently in good health at that time.  Mrs. March had undergone a serious 
  operation on Friday, May 25, and was for a time in a serious condition which 
  caused her husband and father great anxiety and Mr. Sartwell was found dead in 
  his bed at the March home the following night.
    Mrs. March who with a young infant daughter are the only survivors of the 
  pioneer Sartwell family of Smethport, is now reported well on the road to 
  recovery.
  
  June 14, 1923.
  
  Page 1.
    The death of John W. Anderson, prominent Clermont resident and father of 
  A.R. Anderson, recorder of deeds of McKean county, occurred at his home in 
  that place, Sunday, June 10, 1923, at 5:40 a.m.  This aged and highly revered 
  citizen had been in failing health for a long time.
    Mr. Anderson was aged 81 years, 2 months and 16 days, having been born in 
  Enslof, Halland, Sweden, March 24, 1842 and was one of a family of 6 children, 
  5 boys and 1 girl; 3 brothers and the sister having preceded him in death.
    He emigrated to America, arriving at Wilcox, Pa., on May 10, 1869, where he 
  was employed for four years by Capt. Ernbout and Col. A.I. Wilcox, going from 
  there to Coryville, remaining in the employ of Col. Wilcox until December, 
  1874, when he went to Clermont.
    At that place he settled on the farm known as the Ransom Beckwith place, 
  which was his late home.  In 1871 at Wilcox, he was united in marriage to Anna 
  C. Burgston, who died Feb. 4, 1923, at Clermont.  To this union were born two 
  children, A.R. Anderson of Clermont and Mrs. A.F. Anderson, Lynn, Mass., who 
  survive to mourn his loss.  He also leaves 6 grandchildren and 1 great-
  grandchild, together with one brother, Ben Anderson of Ottawa, Kan.
    Mr. Anderson was one of the pioneers of the town of Clermont and was 
  identified with its several interests, taking an active part in civic and 
  church affairs.  He was Republican county committeeman for several years, 
  served as township supervisor for three terms as school director during terms 
  of three county school superintendents and acted in an advisory capacity in 
  several undertakings in which the town and township were interested.
    Deceased was identified with the Lutheran church since childhood and was a 
  devout member at the time of his demise.
    The funeral was held at Clermont on Wednesday, June 13, at Clermont, the 
  Rev. A.A. Wilfred of Mt Jewett and Rev. Gregson of Smethport officiating.  The 
  final obsequies were largely attended and the floral tributes were many and 
  beautiful.  Interment was made in the family plot in the Clermont cemetery.
  
  Page 2.
    Considerable excitement was created here last Friday night when a telephone 
  message came to Coroner Knight that an unknown traveler on the State Highway 
  had been found lying in the road so badly injured that death was imminent.  
  Dr. Knight went at once to the scene of the accident and found the man able to 
  talk but after giving his name as Edward Slattery, and home as Johnstown, the 
  victim of a passing auto lapsed into stupor and died on the way to Coudersport 
  hospital.
    Much speculation was rife as to who hit the man, and great indignation that 
  whoever it was had left the victim to die in the road.  A Mr. Ryan of 
  Williamsport, told Dr. Knight that he found the man in the road as he was 
  driving toward Galeton.  He said a car had passed him some few minutes before, 
  going at high speed and it was suspected that it was the car that did the 
  deed, but it was found that the car, carrying some young men had arrived at 
  the Galeton garage before 5 o’clock and the accident must have occurred some 
  time after five.
    Josiah Franke, rural mail carrier on route five came to the scene of the 
  accident (which was in front of the Perkins store building), and he claimed 
  that the car gong toward Galeton was the one to blame.
    Sheriff Clark engaged in running down clues and the next day becoming 
  convinced from the story told by Farnham Lyon, a 14 years old boy, that Franke 
  was the one that ran over the luckless traveler.  He was arrested abandoned 
  his denial and confessed.  He claims that the pedestrian suddenly stepped I 
  front of the car as it approached and that the collision could not be 
  avoided.  He was driving toward Coudersport, and after hitting the man he 
  turned around and drove back to the home of his wife’s father, John Jacobs and 
  telephoned to the coroner.  He is now under $1500 bail to answer the charge of 
  manslaughter.
    The victim of the fatal accident was about 75 years old slender build, grey 
  whiskers, and hands that indicated that he had been a miner.  He carried a 
  cane and a bundle of clothes clean and neatly done up while about $9.00 in 
  money was in his pocketbook.  A label on one of the shirts bore the name 
  of “Flood City.”  Having found no relatives or friends to claim the remains 
  burial was made in the County Home cemetery.  Coudersport Journal.
  
  Page 3.
  Gas Explosion Victim Died
    Kane Republican Saturday:  Emil Latt, one of the victims of the gas 
  explosion at a well near McKinley Station, yesterday morning, died at the Kane 
  Summit hospital at 1:05 o’clock this afternoon.  The burns about his head, 
  face and hands proved beyond the best medical skill to combat.  Mr. Latt 
  boarded at McKinley station and was married a few months ago.  His wife was in 
  Jamestown, N.Y., when the accident occurred but reached his bedside before his 
  death, in fact was with him last night.  Henning Olson, the other victim of 
  the explosion while still in a serious condition seems somewhat improved today.
  
  June 21, 1923.
  
  Page 2.
    B.F. Stebbins, a lifelong resident of Potter county, died in the Olean 
  Hospital, Sunday night, June 10.  He was 75 years of age, a member of the 
  Masonic and Odd Fellows orders.
    He is survived by his widow and the following children: L.S. Stebbin, of 
  Corning, N.Y.; Mrs. William Blakesly and Mrs. Leonard Beckwith, of Honeoye; 
  sisters, Mrs. R.R. Fiel, of Olean, N.Y.; Mrs. Susie Hyatt of Okmulgee, Okla.; 
  brothers, Frank Stebbins of Tulsa, Okla; and several nieces and nephews and 
  three grandchildren.
    The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at Honeoye, with the Odd 
  Fellows in charge.  Interment in East Sharon cemetery.
  
  Page 3.
    Struck by a crane boom which fell when a cable he had spliced snapped, John 
  Kutchmire, age 24 of No. 444 South avenue, was crushed to death about 7:45 
  o’clock Thursday morning.  The man was at work at the loading station for the 
  Dennis Construction company which is rebuilding the Sawyer City road.  He was 
  placing a chain around an old crane boom preparatory to its removal and was 
  standing directly beneath the crane when a guide cable broke and the heavy 
  steel boom crashed to the ground pinning him under.
    The crane was used for unloading materials for use in the construction of 
  the road from gondolas on the railroad trucks.  The boom of the crane was 
  thought to be too short and a longer girder had been put in its place.  The 
  cable snapped at a portion which had been spliced by the deceased man the 
  previous night.  The splicing had been done with clasps, which broke under the 
  added strain of the heavier boom and caused the girder to drop.
    The body was rushed to the hospital where Drs. Hogan and Paton made an 
  examination pronouncing death had probably been instantaneous.
    Mr. Kutchmire had been a life-long resident of this vicinity having been 
  born in Degolia, moving into the city limits recently.  The parents of the 
  deceased reside at Degolia.  Mr. Kutchmire was a member of Company C, 112th 
  Infantry, serving abroad during the World War, in France, where he sustained 
  two wounds while in active service.  He was a member of the John C. Roche 
  Post, Veterans of Foreigh Wars in which organization he took an active part.
    Deceased was a young man of sterling character and had many friends in the 
  city.  He leaves to mourn their loss his widow and two children, Margaret and 
  John Jr., of this city, his parents Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kutchmire of Degolia, 
  five sisters, Mrs. Dudick, Mrs. Ross, Mrs. Onuffer, Mrs. Kimmick and Miss Kate 
  Kutchmire,  two brothers, Michael of Olean and George of Degolia.
    The body was prepared for burial in Still’s undertaking rooms and was 
  removed to the home last night.  The local post of Veterans of Foreign Wars 
  conducted the funeral which was held at 9 o’clock Saturday morning in St. 
  Bernard’s church.  The body was buried with full military honors.  Member of 
  the post wore their oversea’s uniform during the funeral services. – Bradford 
  Era, Tuesday.
  
  Page 3.
    M. Nesselson of 72 Kenedy street, received word yesterday by registered mail 
  from the war department at Washington that the distinguished service cross had 
  been posthumously awarded his son, Private Nate Nesselson, a member of Company 
  C, 112th regiment who was killed at Eimes August 11, 1918.
    The young man was hit by a bullet from a machine gun while delivering 
  important messages under heavy fire.
  
  Page 3.
    Richard Whitely, aged 85, veteran editor, died at his home in Bradford 
  Tuesday morning after an illness of over six years duration caused by a 
  paralytic stroke.  Mr. Whitely was editor of the Bradford Daily Record from 
  the time of its inception by Lewis Emery until Mr. Emery sold the paper in 
  1907.  He was a virile writer of independent thought and was highly esteemed 
  by those who knew him and appreciated his exceptional capabilities.
  
  Page 3.
    The death of Henning G. Olson, who was badly burned from an explosion of gas 
  at a well near McKinley station one week ago, occurred at the Kane Summit 
  hospital Thursday morning at 9 o’clock.  In company with Emel Latt he was 
  engaged in pulling tubing when the gas from the well ignited from an electric 
  switch catching the men in a mass of flames that burned them so badly that 
  Latt lived less than two days.  Mr. Olson has been in a precarious condition 
  ever since and very little hope was held out for his recovery from the start.
    Mr. Olson was employed by Kennedy & Wood as an oil well worker for the past 
  four years.  He was aged 30 years and was born on the Highland road, November 
  12, 1892.  He was an ex-service man and served in the tank corps overseas for 
  nearly a year.  He was married to Miss Lena Hayes of East Kane, two years ago, 
  and besides his wife he is survived by a seven months old son, Harold Wallace 
  Olson, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Olof Olson, one sister, Miss Ida Olson and 
  one brother, Albert Olson.
    The funeral services conducted under the auspices of the American Legion 
  were held on Sunday afternoon from the Swedish Lutheran church, Rev. Dr. L.H. 
  Beck, officiating.  Interment was in Forest Lawn cemetery.
  
  Page 7.
    Olean, N.Y., June 14. – Mrs. Lewis Walters died yesterday in the Higgins 
  Memorial hospital from injuries she received in an automobile accident Sunday 
  afternoon at State and 20th streets. Her injuries consisted of a fractured 
  upper and lower jaw and a fracture at the base of the skull.
  
  June 28, 1923.
  
  Page 1.
    News was received here this morning of the sudden death of John Hendrickson, 
  aged 74 years, at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Allie Johnston at Erie, Pa.
    Mr. Hendrickson, who has been a resident of this section for 45 years had 
  been in Erie for the past six months visiting his daughter.  He had been in 
  poor health but his death came with shocking suddenness.
    John Hendrickson was born in Sullivan county, N.Y., in 1849.  He came here 
  when about 20 years old and became identified with the lumbering business 
  which was a principal industry in this region at that time.  He was a manly 
  man of unquestioned integrity in business and he leaves a legion of friends 
  who will mourn his passing.
    Deceased is survived by two daughters Mrs. Allie Johnston and Mrs. James 
  Connley of Erie; four sons, Sam and Lewis of Crosby, Arthur of Cleveland, O., 
  and John of Bradford all by a first marriage.  By a second marriage his is 
  survived by his wife and seven children.
    Funeral services will be held in Erie and the body will be brought here for 
  interment at Rose Hill Cemetery.  The service at the cemetery will be at 2 
  P.M. Friday, June 29th, the Rev. S.A. Renicks officiating.
  
  Page 1.
    Daniel M. Sheehan, aged 49 years, former resident of Smethport who has made 
  his home in St. Marys for the past 18 years, died at the Kane Memorial 
  Hospital, St. Marys, Monday, June 25th at 9 A.M.  His death came suddenly and 
  was caused by blood poisoning.
    A legion of friends here will mourn the loss of this estimable man who was 
  called to the Great Beyond in the very prime of life.
    Mr. Sheehan was born in Hornell, N.Y., November 11, 1874, the son of Mr. and 
  Mrs. Jermiah Sheehan.  He came to Smethport when about twenty eight years old 
  and was a resident here for three years, being employed by the Shawmut 
  railroad.
    After leaving Smethport he moved to Mt. Jewett where he lived for a short 
  time before making his home in St. Marys.
    Daniel Sheehan was a railroad man the greater share of his life and for many 
  years has been a conductor on the Shawmut.
    Several months ago he injured his arm but paid little heed to it until it 
  was discovered that blood poisoning had set in.  His condition rapidly became 
  worse and death came very suddenly.
    The deceased was a member of the Knights of Columbus, the Elks and the Order 
  of Railway Conductors.
    Funeral services were held from the Sacred Heart Church at St. Marys 
  yesterday morning and the body was brought here by special train for burial.
    Deceased is survived by his other, Mrs. Jermiah Sheeha, one daughter Helen, 
  eight sisters, Ellen, Mary, 
  Anna, Josephine and Elizabeth of Hornell and Mrs. John Dishner, Mrs. George 
  Dishner and Mrs. Louis Wisenweber all of Erie.
  
  Page 3.
    Olean, N.Y., June 23. – Dr. W.W. Clark, 47 years old, of 319 North Fourth 
  street, prominent optometrist died at his home yesterday afternoon at 5:30 
  o’clock following a short illness with scarlet fever.  He was taken ill last 
  Saturday, his condition taking a sudden turn on Thursday.
    Although he had been a resident of Olean but ten years, Dr. Clark was one of 
  the city’s most popular citizens.
    William Waite Clark was born in Georgetown, N.Y., on April 9, 1876.  He 
  graduated from the Rochester School of Optometry and after practicing in 
  Syracuse he came to Olean 10 years ago, practicing here continuously until his 
  last illness.
    Dr. Clark was a director of the chamber of Commerce.  He served a term as 
  alderman from the seventh ward and had taken an active interest in municipal 
  affairs.  During the World War he was prominently identified with the Liberty 
  Loan drives acting as captain of one of the Minute Men teams.
    Dr. Clark was prominent in Masonry being a member of all the local and 
  Buffalo Consistory bodies.  He was a member of Olean Lodge, No. 252, F.&A.M., 
  Olean chapter, No. 150, R.A.M. Olean council, No. 33, R. and S.M., St. John’s 
  Commandery, No. 24, Knights Templar, the Shrine club of Olean.
    Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon at 4 o’clock, Rev. 
  William Bishop Gates, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, officiated and 
  a delegation of St. John’s Commandery, Knights Templar, had charge of the 
  services at the cemetery in Allegany.
  
  Page 3.
    Duke Center, June 25. – The body of Thomas Horton, age 27, well known local 
  well worker, was fished from a creek a short distance from his home about 7:30 
  o’clock this morning.  He drowned while taking a swim some time yesterday 
  afternoon.  The discovery of the body brought to a close an all night vigil 
  and search for Horton who left his home at 11:30 o’clock yesterday forenoon.
    Horton lived alone here with his mother, having moved from Westfield, Pa., 
  about two years ago.
    Coroner H.C. Heffner of Bradford who investigated the fatality tonight 
  reported death due to accident.  It is believed an attack of cramps while he 
  was swimming caused Horton’s drowning.  Yesterday morning Horton left home 
  without telling his mother where he was going.  When he failed to return at 
  the usual dinner hour, Mrs. Horton thought he had gone to visit friends and 
  decided to wait for him.
    The vigil continued throughout the night, and early this morning, becoming 
  alarmed, the mother went to a nearby house and telephoned to several 
  neighbors.  Failing to learn of Horton’s whereabouts, several neighbors 
  decided to make a thorough search finally coming to the creek where the dead 
  man’s clothing was found.  A garden rake was used to fish the body.
    Beside his mother, the deceased is survived by one sister, three step-
  brothers and two step-sisters none of whom live at Duke Center.
  
  Page 3.
    John Dowling, aged 67 years, was found dead early yesterday morning, in a 
  room which he had occupied during the night in Klink’s restaurant at Mt. 
  Jewett.  A physician was summoned who upon examination found that the man had 
  expired evidently from heart trouble.
    He was familiarly known as “Corduroy Jack” and was an odd character.
    “Corduroy Jack” was known to every man in the county in any way connected 
  with work in the woods.  He was a lumber jack all his life and was a whimsical 
  character about whom many amusing stories are told.  He was a woodsman of the 
  old type who worked until he had a “stake” and then amused himself in some 
  town in the county until his money was gone.  The flowing bowl played no small 
  part in these amusements.  However, “Corduroy” is said to have hit the path of 
  sobriety in his declining years and to have labored steadily and faithfully.  
  With his passing one of the best known characters of the old and glorious 
  lumbering days in McKean county has stepped out of the picture. – Bradford 
  Star, Monday.
  
  
  
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