McKean County PA Archives News.....Deaths 1892-1893 MCKEAN COUNTY MINER 1892-1893 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/pafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Ronald J. Reid rreid21@cox.net McKean County Miner 1892-1893 DEATHS IN MCKEAN COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA - 1892-1893 FROM THE MCKEAN COUNTY MINER NEWSPAPER, (SMETHPORT) Transcribed by Ronald J. Reid - 2009 The following death notices appeared in the McKean County Miner during the year of 1892 and 1893. 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 many editions are missing and many of the issues are unreadable. All items are found on page 3 of the issue unless specifically noted otherwise. INDEX of Names ============== Martin Anderson Hon. R.A. Backus Alonzo D. Burbank Wesley Camp Mrs. J.? Carlson and child infant son of Chas. Carlson Ella Carroll Emily H. Chadwick infant son of A.D. Clark Emily Colegrove Mrs. D.M. Cooper Capt. Asa H. Cory mother of Rev. S.D. Dean W.F. DeGolier Mary, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Emmons Wm Foley infant daughter of Geo. Geare, Jr. infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Will Grove James Haight D.F. Hall Esq. Laura V. Hodges Michael Keefe Charles Kelly Mrs. Jonnie King H. Krohn Edward Magner Samuel N. McBride Mr. and Mrs. James W. McCafferty Mrs. Owen McCarty Carrie A. Moses Jas. O'Connell Ella Robinson Ida Robinson infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Rosecrans Moses Shattuck Roxana, daughter of W.B./H. Smith Sarah Jane Stoddard Henry Van Wormer Augustus A. Walters Willie, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Welsley Geo. O. White Jane White ============== Feb 5, 1892: A Sad Accident. A most deplorable accident occurred in Lafayette township this county, on Sunday last, resulting in the death of Mr. and Mrs. James W. McCafferty, two most estimable young people of Bradford. Mr. McCafferty has been bookkeeper of the First National Bank of that city for years past and was a well-known and popular young man. They were visiting Mr. and Mrs. H.F. Munday, of Watsonville, on the line of the W.N.Y.&P. R.R. In the afternoon they took a locomotive and accompanied by three or four other people, including the engineer, went out on a lumber railroad track to Wood Brothers camp three or four miles away. On their return they had a steep grade to descend, about two miles from Watsonville down which the engine became uncontrollable, and in dashing around a sharp curve went off the track and was badly smashed. The passengers were all quite seriously hurt, Mr. and Mrs. McCafferty fatally. Mr. McCafferty died at 2 o'clock Monday morning but his wife lingered along until Tuesday afternoon when she died. Mrs. McCafferty was a sister of Mrs. Mundy and her death under the circumstances was a crushing blow to the latter lady. We are glad to know that Mr. and Mrs. Mundy escaped the terrible ordeal with only a few bruises of not a serious character. In Memorium. The following memorial was adopted by the members of the W.C.T.U., of Smethport, Jan 20, 1892. Whereas, The Father in his living kindness and tender mercy released from long suffering our friend and sister Carrie A. Moses-therefore Resolved, though bowing in great submission to His will, we mourn her as a worthy example of Christian _ _ _ _ every ready to do all in her power for the _ _ _ _ justice _ _ _ _ humanity. Resolved, that we tender our heartfelt sympathies to her family especially her daughters, so sadly bereft and orphaned, assuring _ _ _ _ them He who removes a mother will furnish a friend. Commending them wholly to his care who has said, I will not leave you comfortless. Obituaries: On Saturday last a message was received at Smethport announcing the death of Michael Keefe at Winona, Minn after a lingering illness of consumption. Deceased was a son of Mrs. Mary Keefe, of this place and was born in Hamlin, Monroe, county, N.Y., July 31, 1856. He learned the telegraph and railroad business in the Erie railroad office at Alexander N.Y. and has followed his chosen calling in all sections of the United States and about one year in the Republic of Mexico. He left Smethport in August last for Winona where he remained to the day of his death. He leaves an aged mother and five brothers, among whom are D.? and Patrick of Smethport, John of Ridgway, James of Fishkill on the Hudson and Edward, who was with him when he died. The remains were brought to Smethport for interment, the funeral services being held Thursday afternoon. Ceres: James Haight, a well known lumberman of East Sharon is lying seriously ill and his death is hourly expected. Ceres: Mrs. J.C. Brown of Brooklyn, Mrs. I.H. Nicholson of Cohocton, N.Y. and F.M. N_ _ _ of Cohocton were called here by the sudden death of Henry Van Wormer. After an illness of only a few hours Henry Van Wormer died Friday at Port Huron Mich from a relapse of the grip. His mother was with him through the last hours, but his father got there _ _ _ to accompany the remains of him home, where they arrived Sunday noon. He was buried at 2 p.m. (the remainder is unreadable.) D.F. Hall Esq., one of the oldest residents of here, died on Thursday night last from an attack of influenza. Mr. Hall was in the neighborhood of seventy years of age and in his prime was one of the most accomplished bookkeepers and accountants in this section. His wife who was a daughter of the late Dr. Coleman of Liberty township and several grown children survive him. Eldred: The remains of Charles Kelly were interred in Oak Hill Cemetery at this place Wednesday. Deceased was 70 years of age. He went to be bed apparently well, and during the night was taken sick and died before morning. Funeral services were held at the M.E. Church Thursday afternoon. The remains were interred in the cemetery in this place. Dropped Dead. Smethport was thrown into a fever of excitement on Wednesday night by the news that Augustus A. Walters had dropped dead in _ _ _ _ billiard room. The news spread rapidly and a large crowd has soon congregated. The particulars of this sad event as near as we can learn them are as follows. Mr. Walters, as was his usual custom, came over to town after supper and having done an unusually hard days work stepped into the billiard room and sat down. While in there _ _ _ excitement was worked up and added to make the air in the room very close. About nine o'clock Mr. Walters got up and started to leave the room but had taken but a few steps when he fell to the floor apparently in a faint. Physicians were hastily summoned and though but a minute of time elapsed before they arrived the unfortunate man was beyond help and expired a few moments later. Heart disease was the cause of his death. Though born in New York City, Dec 3, 1841 (a guess due to difficulty reading) the deceased had been almost a life-long resident of this place. He acted as a private (unreadable) He was a member of the McKean Post 147 G.A.R. which organization will have charge of the obsequies to be held to-morrow afternoon at 1 o'clock. Mr. Walters in his long residence here has made many friends who, with is wife, a daughter of Jobe O. Boyer (name may not be correct) Esq., of East Smethport, five children and other relatives, will sincerely mourn his death. The following order is self Explanatory. HEADQUARTERS McKEAN POST NO. 147 G.A.R. DIST. OF PENNSYLVANIA Smethport, Feb 5, 1892 ORDER NO. 1 The members of the Post will assemble at the Post room at 1 o'clock p.m., Thursday Feb 8th, in full uniform, to attend the funeral of Augustus A. Walters. By Command C.S. Saxford Commander ? H. Choate Adjutant Apr 15, 1892: Obituary. Mrs. D.M. Cooper, died at the house of her parents John and Mary Bush, near Smethport Tuesday April 5th, aged 27 years. Mrs. Cooper who was an estimable Christian woman leaves a husband and three children and with many friends will mourn her death. The funeral was held at the house Thursday, Rev. Orie Jeffry officiating. Apr 22, 1892: Kane: The wife of J.? Carlson aged 23 years, died in child birth on Sunday near Kanesholm. Mother and baby were buried in the same casket on Tuesday in the old Swedish cemetery on the Smethport road. Rev. E.M. Fernborg, the Lutheran minister, officiated at the funeral. Kane: Geo. Geare, Jr. lost his infant daughter Sunday. She was aged seven weeks. Kane: About 30 Kane people attended the funeral of train master Owen McCarty's wife who died at Ridgway on Sunday morning and was buried at her former home at Driftwod on Monday. She resided here several years and had made many friends during that time. Mr. McCarty has the sympathy of his many friends in Kane in his irreparable loss. Five small children have lost the tender care and love of a kind mother Eldred: The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Will Grove died a few hours after its birth on Friday. The remains were interred in Main Street cemetery. May 6, 1892: Jas. O'Connell, who had been very ill for some time died Wednesday morning. Mr. O'Connell had lived in our town twelve years and was a man of which it can truly be said he had no enemies. He was the father of thirteen children, eleven of whom _ _ _ with his aged wife survive him. He was a devoted husband, a kind father and true friend, and leaves a vacancy in our midst. At the time of his death he was ?? years and ? months old. The funeral was held at the Catholic church Friday morning, after which the remains were taken to Wellville, (not sure of town) N.Y. for interment and accompanied by many sorrowing relatives and friends. Death of Hon. R.A. Backus. On Monday, April 11th, Hon. R.A. Backus suffered a paralytic stroke which affected the entire right side together with his mental powers. From that day he gradually failed, until Thursday night of last week at 11 o'clock, when he breathed his last. Forty-two years ago last winter the deceased was lumbering near Turtle Point, down on the Allegany river., His mill was run by a _ _ _ _ water wheel. During one of the coldest periods of that winter the wheel was broken, and as he had a contract to furnish a large amount of lumber to parties in Cincinnati in the spring it was absolutely necessary that the wheel should be repaired. The water wheel was so intricately made that no man could be found who would _ _ _ _ it for the _ _ _ _of doing that work. Finally Mr. Backus dressed himself as warmly as possible, jumped in to the frigid water and after hours of labor repaired the wheel, but at a fearful cost to himself. Several times he was helped out and taken to the _ _ _ _ to be thawed out his legs being literally frozen. This affair crippled him for life. His right leg (unreadable section) Mr. Backus was born in Lee Mass., on the 16th day of July, 1813. When six years old his father moved with his family to Lansing, Tompkins county, N.Y. Early in life the deceased commenced learning the hatters trade in Ithaca and subsequently worked as a journey man at that trade in New York city. Returning to Ithaca, he followed that business until the winter of 1840-41, when he embarked to the lumbering business in Wellsville Allegany county, N.Y.. In 18?? he moved to Turtle Point where he followed the lumbering business until 18? 2 when he moved to Smethport. In 18?7 the deceased was married to Miss Matilda Goodwin, daughter of _ _ _ Goodwin, of Kidder's Ferry in Cayuga Lake, N.Y. who survives him. Their only child is an adopted son F.W. Backus, whose father was Rev. William Backus a brother of the deceased. The late Hon John C. Backus, a prominent attorney of this place, was a brother of the deceased as also was Hon F.? Backus, of Cleveland, Rev. Wm. Backus, of Oklahoma, and B Backus of Colorado, and a sister, Mrs. Mary Milliken, of this place, all of whom are dead. The only surviving member of the family is Mrs. Caroline Davis of Lansing, N.Y., who is over 90 years of age. Mr. Backus was a man of strong convictions and marked characteristics. Many times in years gone by was he honored by his neighbors in being elected to positions of trust, and I the years 18?? and 1857 he represented this district to the Legislature. In the later (unreadable) The funeral services which were held at the residence of the deceased, on Saturday last at 3:30 p.m. were largely attended by the citizens of Smethport, and vicinity. They were conducted by Rev. J.H. _ _ _ _ , the pall bearers being (names unreadable) Jun 17, 1892: Death of Capt. Cory. Capt. Asa H. Cory died at his residence in Coryville on Sunday afternoon last, aged 77 years. For weeks past he has been confined to his bed, and for many days prior to his death his demise was looked for hourly by his friends. Capt. Cory was a son of Thos . R. and Lillian(?) Howley Cory and was born in Tioga county on the 31st day of May, 1814. His father died when he was quite young and he commenced learning to set type in a Wellsboro _ _ _ _ soon after. Later o he published the Phoenix in that place for two years. On Sept. 12, 1837, he purchased the McKean County Journal, a paper published in Smethport, and on taking possession of it changed the name to the Smethport Beacon. He continued the publication of the latter paper about 3 years and then sold it to the late W.S. Oviatt. In 18?? he was married to Lucy, daughter of Hon. John H_ _ _ _ , formerly a prominent resident of this place. About the year 18?? he moved to Coryville where he has since resided. Mrs. Cory died about a year ago. A Grace Cory and Ella the wife of F.S. H_ _ _ _ , Esq., of Coryville are their surviving children. Capt. Cory was a democrat up to the breaking out of the rebellion when he became what was know in those days as a war democrat. In July 1861, he received a commission from Governor Curtin to raise a company of volunteers. In a short time the company was filled an subsequently became Co. B of the 38th regiment. Capt. Cory was mustered into the service of the United States on the 1st day of October, 1861. Owing to ill health occasioned by the malarial atmosphere of somewhere in Virginia he resigned on the ??st day of August 1863, and returned home. In 1871 he was appointed Postmaster at Coryville and has held the position to the day of his death. He was a member of the United Brethern _ _ _ an honest, _ _ _ _ and highly respected in the entire community. The funeral was held at the family residence in Coryville on Monday afternoon last, Rev. Bronson of Farmer's Valley officiating. Capt. Cory being a comrade of the _ _ A.E. Post, the services at the grave were conducted by the members of that Post in accordance with the A.E. ritual. The remains were interred in Rose Hill cemetery of this place beside those of his wife. Jun 24, 1892: Death of Mrs. John Stoddard. Mrs. Sarah Jane wife of John Stoddard, died in the family residence in Keating township, near Farmer's Valley on Saturday last, aged 67 years, the cause of death being general debility of old age. Mrs. Stoddard was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. _ _ _ _ of Warren county, New Jersey where she was born and where she was united in marriage to John Stoddard 45 years ago. The first 17 years of her married life was spent in her native State, when she accompanied her husband to McKean county, locating in Keating township where they have resided ever since. In early life Mrs. Stoddard connected herself with the M.E. Church, and continued faithful to the end. Always kind and considerate of others during her ?? years residence in Keating township she had won the love and esteem of all. She was the mother of fourteen children, ten of whom, together with her husband, survive her. The services, conducted by Rev. E.E. Holms, were held at her late residence after which the remains were laid at rest in Rose Hill cemetery. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire community. Jul 22, 1892: News was received here Monday of the death of Jonnie King's wife in St. Augustine Fla. The many friends in this place sympathize heartily with Jonnie in his severe affliction. Lee King and Libbie King went on Tuesday to Baltimore, Md. to attend the funeral and burial. Dec 2 ,1892: The funeral of Wesley Camp took place Wednesday afternoon and was attended by many sorrowing relatives, friends and school mates. Rev. Ca_ _ _ conducted the services which were impressive. He dwelt upon the facts that four weeks previous Wesley came to prayer meeting and in the course of the meeting, arose saying "I came here to night, to give my heart to Jesus." He looked for him the following Wednesday evening prayer meeting and learned he was ill with typhoid fever. Wesley attended meeting no more but what consolation to his parents, brothers and sisters to know he is safe in the arms of Jesus and though he cannot return to them they can go to him. The remains were interred in Lafayette cemetery. Miss Ella McGraw and school presented a beautiful floral pillow in token of the high esteem entertained for their departed pupil and fellow worker. Colegrove: The funeral of Mrs. Emily Colegrove was held at the Union church on last Saturday afternoon after which the body was interred in the cemetery at this place. Mrs. Colegrove's death was caused by typhoid fever. A large number of relatives, friends will miss her kind and pleasant presence with them. Mrs. Colgrove was a very exemplary Christian and devoted to her family. Feb 3, 1893: Deaths Doings. Mrs. Emily H. Chadwick. Mrs. Emily H. wife of Jeremiah Chadwick, died at the family residence on the south side on Tuesday evening last form a complication of diseases, aged 61 years. Mrs. Chadwick was the daughter of Mrs. Maria Catlin, who died about one year ago. She was born in Oswego, N.Y. January 12th 1832, but had been a resident of Smethport upward of thirty years. She was married to Jeremiah Chadwick on March 10th, 18?3. Mrs. Chadwick was a lady possessed of many good qualities and was ever ready to lend assistance to those in distress. A few days after the battle she went to Gettysburg where she rendered valuable service as nurse in the hospital, where her stepson E.V. Chadwick was confined. She early in life united with the United Brethren church and continued an ardent member until her death. The funeral services were held yesterday at 10 o'clock, brief services being held at her late residence, Rev. ?.S. Bennett officiating. Aside from her husband, she leaves a brother, Thos. H. Catlin, of Port Allegany and two step sons, C.E. and O.I., Chadwick to mourn her loss. Mrs. Ella Carroll. Mrs. Ella, wife of Michael Carroll, died on Monday night last at the home on the Port Allegany road, about five miles from Smethport, aged 24 years. The cause of death was pneumonia, superinduced by a severe cold. Mrs. Carroll was formerly Miss Ella O'Harra, of Olean. She was married about three years ago, when she took up her residence at the home where she died. Aside from her husband she leaves a mother, Mrs. Bartley O'Harra, four sisters, Mrs. James Quinn, Mrs. Peter Fay, of this place, Misses Florence and Rose O'Harra, and two brothers, John and William O'Harra, of Olean. The deceased was a young woman of high character, and was beloved by all who knew her. The funeral was held at St. Elizabeth's church in this borough at nine o'clock yesterday. Edward Magner. Edward Magner, an old resident of Keating township died at his home, a mile and a half from East Smethport on Wednesday morning, aged 76 years. Mr. Magner was well known in this section where he had many friends. The funeral services were held in St. Elizabeth's church in this borough on Thursday morning, Rev. Father Gallighan officiating. Laura V. Hodges. Laura V., wife of Jerome Hodges, died at her home in Olean, on Sunday last aged 47 years. Mrs. Hodges was a daughter of Clark Wells of Bella Run, Ceres township. Mr. Hodges was a resident of Annie Creek for many years. The deceased was an estimable lady, and her death is a severe blow to her many friends in this county. Mt. Alton: Mary, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Emmons, was taken violently ill last Monday morning with convulsions, and although everything that medical skill could do was done for the little sufferer, she died at six o'clock the following morning. Mary was nearly two years of age and a beautiful child, the idol of the household. As we gazed on the features, so lovely even in death, we thought the Grim Messenger never claimed a fairer prize, and though she is lost to her earthly home, her parents and sister can look beyond to the home not made with hands "eternal in the heavens," that their loved one now inhabits. The remains were taken to Bradford for interment Thursday. Mt. Alton: The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Rosecrans, of Riderville died last Tuesday. The funeral conducted by Rev. Getman, took place on Thursday and was largely attended. The remains were interred in the Lafayette Cemetery. Feb 10, 1893: Mrs. Ella, wife of J.M. Robinson, and daughter of J.E.B. White, of Hamlin township, died on Wednesday, Feby 1st, aged 46 (?) years. She has been a constant sufferer for many years with a complication of diseases. She was an estimable lady and leaves a husband and four children and her aged father to mourn her death. The funeral services were held on Saturday morning of last week and were conducted by Rev. Foster of Mt. Jewett, the burial services being in charge of a squad from McKean Post No. 147, of which Mr. Robinson is a comrade. Death of Moses Shattuck. Moses Shattuck, an old resident and one of the oldest citizens of Keating township, died at the residence of his son in this borough, early Tuesday morning, aged 88 years. Mr. Shattuck was born in Bakersfield, Vt., in the year 1805. In 1838 he moved to Erie co., N.Y., and in 1853 came to this county. In 1860 he returned (to) Erie county but came back here in 1866, locating on the farm in Keating township, on the east side of Potato creek, between the farms of Erastus Curtis and M.C. Stickles. There he continued to reside until within a few years when he moved to East Smethport. MR. Shattuck was twice married, his first wife dying within a few years after her marriage. His second wife was Elizabeth J. Redfield to whom he was married in 1847, in Erie county, N.Y., the result of that union being a daughter, Leila, and Frank M., a resident of this place. Leila subsequently married Thos. Malone, a former proprietor of this paper, who died soon after their marriage. She died about 12 years ago. Moses Shattuck was very intelligent and a man of the strictest integrity. No man in this section of the county was held in higher esteem by his neighbors. The funeral services were held on Wednesday last at 3 p.m., Rev. Helms officiating. His remains were interred in Rose Hill cemetery. Death of Geo. O. White From the Austin (Minn.) daily Register we glean the following in regard to the death of Geo. O. White a former resident of this county, who died at Rochester, Minn. Mr. White served in the late war in Co. I, First Regt. Rifle. He enlisted Aug. 31, 1861, and served three years during which time he participated in many important battles of which we mention the following: Fredricksburg, Wilderness and Gettysburg. He was honorably discharged at the expiration of his term of enlistment in Aug. 1864. He was born in McKean County, Pa., July 31st, 1818. When he was 16 year of age, his parents moved to Ill., and settled in Winnebago county where they lived for two years after which they moved to Winnebago county Wis. He made his home there with them until 18?? when he returned to Pennsylvania where he was employed as a clerk in a store. After his return from the war he joined his parents who had come to this county and settled in Red Rock Township. His health had been impaired while in the service and he was not able to do hard work, so for a time he was engaged in selling fruit trees. In 18?? he went t Winnebago Wis. where he was appointed Deputy Sheriff by his brother. He remained there two years then he returned to M_ _ _ _ county and settled in A_ _ _ _ where he has since lived. He was united in marriage in 1896(?) Carrie Louisa Anderson. They have one son Fred. Mar 10, 1893: Ida, the beloved wife of Chas Robinson, and daughter of Mrs. John McDonough of this place, died at Glen Hazel, of peritonitis after much suffering on Sunday the 26th, ultimo. Her remains were brought to Kane on Tuesday of last week. The following day the funeral services were held in St. _ _ _ _ Catholic church, Rev Geo Winkler officiating. The remains were then followed to their last resting place in the new Catholic cemetery by a large concourse of people. Her husband and four small children, mother and sister survive her. She was well-known, having grown to young womanhood here, and was highly respected. Her step-father, John McDonough, is grief stricken over the demise of what he called his darling child Ida. Apr 14, 1893: The death of Alonzo D. Burbank occurred at his home on Main street last Wednesday morning at eight o'clock. Mr. Burbank has been a life-long resident of Keating township, moving to Smethport form his adjacent farm about eight years ago. His death was the result of complications of stomach diseases which had confined him to his bed for several weeks. Mr. Burbank was born in March ?, 18?? and was united in marriage to Miss Sarah Abbey in November 1857 (?). Mrs. Burbank's death took place in the month of August, 188?. He was, last _ _ _ _ united in marriage to Mrs. Ellen M _ _ _ of Fredricksburg Iowa, who survives him. Three children all dying in early years were born to him by his first wife. The deceased has led an honorable career and has by his industry accumulated a very comfortable _ _ _ _ . His many friends will join his relatives in mourning their loss. The funeral services were held at the Baptist Church at 10:30 this Friday morning, Rev. O.W. Haillwell officiating. The remains will be interred in the Colegrove cemetery. Kane: Willie the 10 month old son of Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Welsley died Thursday night in Riddle street. Interment in the Union Cemetery Saturday afternoon. The attending Physicians differ as to the cause of the child's death. Apr 21, 1893: The angel of death has been hovering over the emaciated form of Roxana, the 7 year old and only daughter of W.H. Smith, since last Saturday. The light and pride of the household has been ill with the grip for five weeks. Up to last Wednesday, hopes of her speedy restoration to health, were had by the family and their physician. About that time her angel mother who preceded her to the _ _ _ _ more than three years ago, called Roxie to come to her, and ere this letter reaches its destination, the little loved one now languishing in pain, will have been folded in the embraces of the sainted mother in the _ _ _ _ _ on the other shore, for truly we will know each other over there. The sorrowing father and grandfather have the tenderest expression of sympathy and condolence, while keeping their vigil around the deathbed of their cherished one. Roxana, daughter of W.B. Smith, died at 12 o'clock A.M. Tuesday, after an illness of five weeks with grip. No notice of her funeral yet. Her age was about 7 years. May 19, 1893: Mrs. Jane White of this place who was taken to Buffalo Hospital about one week ago, died there last Sunday. She was buried in Erie County by the side of her daughter. Wm Foley aged 35 years and well known here, died Friday 12th of consumption, at the house of his mother Mrs. John Foley, on Park avenue. Willy Foley had many friends in Kane where he has resided for 30 years. He was honest and upright. His funeral was held from the Catholic church Monday at 9:30 forenoon. The funeral was largely attended, which was the best evidence of the high esteem in which he was held by many here. May 26, 1893: Was it Murder? Samuel N. McBride, the well-known hotel man of Bradford, died at the Hotel La_ _ _ , Kane, on Monday night, under very suspicious circumstances. Mr. McBride desired to take a rest from business and recuperate his health. He had been addicted to the use of opiates for some time and the habit had produced nervous disease. According to Dr. _ _ statement Mr. McBride felt well all day up to about 8:15. "The, "said the doctor, "he took a powder which was mailed to him in an anonymous letter from Bradford. A few moments after he took that powder which he supposed was morphia, he was attacked by violent cramps and died about 20 minutes after taking the dose in spite of the efforts of Dr. McCleery and myself. I was not informed that he had got the medicine until a few minutes before he died and then he told me that he neither knew who sent the powder or wrote the letter. (remainder is unreadable) Sep 1, 1893: The date of the death of A.D. Burbank has lately been placed on his monument in the cemetery. Mr. Burbank had the monument set _ _ _ _ after the death of his wife, which occurred in 1889. He also placed a monument on the lot where his sister, Mrs. Phoebe Hyde is buried. Martin Anderson died at his home on Friday morning, August 29th. The accident that caused his death, occurred June 19th(?). His strength lasted beyond the expectations of his attendants, and although he lately became greatly emaciated, he still talked as if he expected to be alive to walk again, until a short time before his death. Apparently sufferings were not severe until the last few days, when they became intense. Deceased leaves a wife and one child. His parents reside in Sweden and were not present at the funeral. Sep 8, 1893: One of our popular dry goods merchants, H. Krohn, most suddenly and unexpectedly expired last Sunday, from apoplexy. He had just partaken of a hearty dinner, after which he took his bicycle and with several others went up to the Irving park to enjoy a little recreation. He went around the track _ _ _ and as he was nearing the finish the second time around he was noticed by the others to be riding unsteadily and the machine went but a few feet after this before he toppled over. They all rushed to him but he was dead when they reached his side. Every effort was made to revive him but of no avail, and the remains were brought down town at once. He was taken to Buffalo Tuesday morning where the funeral was held Wednesday and the interment took place. A large crowd of Masons, Odd Fellows, K. of C's and Maccabees, all of which orders he was a member, followed the remains to the depot. Mr. Krohn was about 50 years of age and leaves a wife and six children to mourn his sudden death. He came of Eldred from Rixford about five years ago and entered the dry goods business and had succeeded in building up a good trade and was well thought of in the place. Cholera infantum bereft Cashier A.D. and Mrs. Clark of their infant son last week. Port Allegany: Rev. S.D. Dean attended his mother's funeral at Andover last week. Chas. Carlson (?) and wife are mourning the death of their ten month old son, which occurred last week. Oct 13, 1893: A sister of the deceased, Martin Anderson, is now staying with Mrs. Anna Anderson. This sister did not know of her brothers death until she reached Larrabee, as the letter announcing his death, had not reached his family when she left home to see her unfortunate brother. Nov 17, 1893: W.F. DeGolier a former postmaster of Bradford city, died at Tarpon Springs, Wis., Nov. 11th. Mr. DeGolier was a victim of consumption. He was born and raised in the Tina Valley and was a gentleman who had a great many friends and who was highly esteemed by all. The Era of Tuesday morning said "To-day the remains of Bradford's former postmaster will arrive in the city at 10:20 a.m., and will be taken to the residence of P.L. Webster, corner of Chestnut and Corydon streets, The funeral was held in the Masonic Temple o Wednesday, at 2 p.m. the services being conducted by _ _ _ _ Commandary of which Mr. DeGolier was a member. This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/pafiles/ File size: 31.8 Kb