Montgomery County PA Archives News.....Deaths 1894 MCKEAN COUNTY MINER 1894 ************************************************ 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 1894 DEATHS IN MCKEAN COUNTY 1894 From THE MCKEAN COUNTY MINER NEWSPAPER Transcribed by Ronald J. Reid, 2008 The dates shown prior to each item or group of items is the date of publication. This can only be considered a partial list as many pages of the paper are unreadable and some may have been missed. All items were found on page 3 of the paper unless specifically noted otherwise. INDEX of Names ============== Mrs. A.T. Aldrich John Allard Caroline M. Backus Marthia C. Backus Dr. Louis Balfour Florence Bishop George Border Teddy Borns(?) C.M. Capehart Russell Carter David D. Comes Tom Conner Andrew Cooney Charles Corey William H. Cory, Jr. Mrs. J.E. Deimage Deborah Palmer Dennison Mrs. Dutcher Fred, son of J.B. English Chadwick Freeman Dr. S.D. Freeman daughter of M.V. Grigsby infant daughter of M.V. Grigsby Mrs. J.P. Gustafson George W. Herrington Dr. T.C. James Blanche Rupert Kane daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G.M. Kauffman Dr. Wm. V. Keating daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Kemp infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Kennedy Mr. Layman Mrs. W.L. Lewis Maj. W.M. Lewis A.B. Lindsley Mrs. John Mathews daughter of John McCarty Maria McDade James McMillan Charles Morey B.D. Morton Mrs. Gus Nelstrom Margaret O'Connell child of Mr. Passenger Frank Peckerell John Peterson Eli Piper S.G.S. Rowley Agnes Mary Ryan Mr. Sowers Mrs. W.H. Taylor Amos Velie W.H. Vermilyen Ethel Walsh daughter of Rev. Weedling Joseph Weldon Dora Wetenhall Daniel Whitney Hon. J.H. Wiley H.F. Wilson Geo. Yentzer ============== Jan 12, 1894: George W. Herrington, of Ansonia, Tioga County, Pa., died January 31, buried at Wellsboro on the 5th. Mr. Herrington was an old hotel man, and was a sporting man has had pleasant times at the old U.S. Grant House, both hunting and fishing. Mr. Herrington was a very pleasant man to meet. Jan 19, 1894: Obituaries. David D. Comes. David D. Comes died at his residence in Keating township on Sunday, Jan. 15,1894, in his 70th year. The deceased was born in Keating township, on what is now known as the Smith farm, Oct 31, 1824, where he resided until March 1847, when he was united in marriage to Miss Polly V. Smith after which he purchased and moved onto the farm where they have since resided. Ten children came to make their home a happy one, seven of whom are living, namely; Madames Jane Kelly, Almeola Wright, Millie Smith, Miss Hattie Comes, Messrs: Clinton, Marvin and Erek(?) Comes, whom with their aged mother mourn the loss of a kind, affectionate parent and husband. Mr. Comes, aside from being a prosperous farmer, was an extensive and successful lumberman, and, in his early life, has probably run as many rafts down Potato creek and the Allegany river as any man in this section. In 1882 he built a mill on Red Mill brook and took the timber off a large tract of land in that section, (unreadable). Mr. Comes was an industrious, honest, large hearted man and was well and favorably known in this section of the State. Until about a year and a half ago, Mr. Comes was strong and active, when he was stricken with paralysis and since that time has been confined to the house most of the time. A short prayer was held at the house at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning and at 10:30 the funeral services were held at the Union church, Colegrove, Rev. J.W. Wright, of Smethport officiating. The remains were laid at rest in the Colegrove cemetery. Russell Carter. Russell Carter, an old veteran, died Thursday, Jan., 11th, at Hamlin, Norwich township, at the age of 69 years. Mr. Carter was born at Fly Creek, Otsego county, N.Y., May 1, 1823. At the age of 18 years he moved with his parents to Keating township. At the age of 23 years he married Laura Ann Burlingame, of Norwich, by whom he had five children, three sons and two daughters, all living. In 18?1 he became a devout Christian and has been a faithful Christian ever since. He joined the army Oct 3rd, 1863, and was a member of Co. F 28 Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers. The funeral was held on Monday at the Union church, Colegrove cemetery. Another of the boys in blue gone to a higher roll call. Austin Autograph please copy. Feb 2, 1894: Mt. Altoon: The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Kennedy, of the North Road, died on the 21st of pneumonia. Mrs. Marthia C. Backus, relict of the late Hon. S.A. Backus, died suddenly at her home on Main Street Friday at 4 a.m. in the 75th year of her age. An obituary will be published next week. Feb 4, 1894: Obituary. After a long period of suffering Mrs. Caroline M. Backus departed this life at 4 o'clock Friday morning last, aged 74 years. Caroline M. Goodwin was born at Kidder's Ferry, N.Y., May 7, 1819, and was married to Seth A. Backus on July 23, 1837, with whom she shared the trials and pleasures of life, there being many of them, until April 28, 1893, at which time Mr. Backus departed life after a short illness. The deceased, about seven years ago, was stricken with paralysis from which she partially recovered and was able to walk about the house until two weeks ago when she was again stricken, this time in the throat and tongue, causing her death. Mr. and Mrs. Backus became residents of this borough in the spring of 18?2 and since that time gained the acquaintance and respect of the entire community. They were never blest with any children, but adopted F.W. Backus, a son of Mr. Backus' brother, William, at the age of eighteen months, and he and a sister, Mrs. Kate Brown of Ithaca, N.Y., and a brother, Hannibal Goodwin, of Montana, are the only near relatives left to mourn her demise. The funeral services, which were held at the residence of the deceased, Sunday last at 2 p.m. were conducted by Rev. J.H. McCandless, and were largely attended by the friends of the deceased. The remains were laid to rest beside those of her husband in Rose Hill cemetery. Feb 9, 1894: Mrs. John Mathews, wife of the agent at Portage Creek, who died suddenly at her home, last Wednesday night, was buried in Fairview cemetery on Saturday afternoon. A large delegation of the K.O.T.M. and L.O.T.M. followed her remains to their last resting place. Her bereaved husband and children have the sympathy of all in their sad affliction. The funeral of Teddy Borns(?) who was killed at Bradford last week, took place Sunday. The remains preceded by the Emery band and 300 fireman were conducted to Oak Hill cemetery for interment. Feb 16, 1894: Died. Mrs. A.T. Aldrich, wife of Postmaster Aldrich, of Wilcox, Elk county, Pa., died on Tuesday night, February 6, aged 50 years. She had been a patient sufferer for many years, and death came to her as a welcome friend. With her husband and her four children, two sons and two daughters, at her bedside, and with the same consciousness and composure that had characterized her sickness, she said, "now keep perfectly still I am going to sleep my last sleep." An hour later her spirit had passed away. Mrs. Aldrich has many relatives and friends in this county whose sympathies will go out to the bereaved family. Died at his home in Rochester, N.Y., on Wednesday morning last, Maj. W.M Lewis, in the 74th year of his age. Maj. Lewis was proprietor of the Botis(?) House, Mt. Alton, several years ago and was also extensively engaged in the lumber business in that section. He was well known and highly esteemed throughout the entire county. The funeral services in memory of the late William H. Cory, Jr., were held at the Baptist church last Sunday afternoon. A large delegation of the Maccabees were present, together with the family and a large number of the friends of the family. An appropriate sermon was preached by Pastor Halliwell. Mar 2, 1894: A Fatal Accident. Hon. J.H. Wiley died at his home in Emporium on Saturday morning from the effects of injuries received Wednesday of last week. The accident occurred while he was watching the logs coming down on a steep hill slide by a log jumping out of the slide and striking him in the side, injuring him internally. Deceased was born in Addison, Steuben county, N.Y., about 59(?) years ago and leaves a wife and four children. He served Cameron county three years as commissioner and five years as Associate Judge, which positions he filled with honor and credit. The funeral services were held on Monday in charge of the Masons followed by the knights of the Golden Eagle, he having been a member of both orders. Dr. T.C. James, a prominent physician of Bradford, died suddenly at his home in that city, on Sunday evening. He was 46 years of age, and had been located at Bradford about six years. He leaves a wife, brother and sister to mourn his death. Florence, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L.E. Bishop of Turtle Point, died on Monday morning, Feb. 26, aged 15 years. The many friends of the bereaved parents extend their sympathy in their affliction and trial. Mr. Bishop has been confined to his bed for a long time. Mar 9, 1894: Mrs. Ethel Walsh. The community around Smethport was greatly shocked last Monday morning by the announcement of the sudden death of Mrs. Ethel Walsh, wife of Postmaster Walsh and the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.B. Armstrong, of this place. The deceased had given birth to a boy the previous Sunday, who survives the mother and who was christened Ethan Armstrong by Rev. J.H. McCandless last Wednesday afternoon, before the body of the mother was removed from the home for burial. Mrs. Walsh was 32 years of age and has resided in Smethport all her life, except the time which she spent as a student at the Elmira Female College. She was married about three years ago to W.P. Walsh, one of our most popular townsmen. Mrs. Walsh was a member of the Episcopal church and greatly beloved by all who knew her. She was a great favorite among her numerous friends, always pleasant, kind and true. In her death the community loses a most amiable lady, and sympathy is extended to the bereaved parents and devoted husband in their irreparable loss. The obsequies took place last Wednesday afternoon in St. Luke's Episcoal church, Rev. J.H. McCandless officiating. The church was crowded with interested friends, thus testifying to the high esteem in which the deceased was held. The cakes casket was literally covered with beautiful flowers, graceful tributes of many friends, among which was an appropriate "Gates- ajar", whom foundation was of white roses and lilies, interlaced with smilax, and the center indented with the words "ETHEL" in sweet violets, from Mr. Walsh; a crown of white roses and an exquisite wreath of violets, beautifully tied with purple ribbon, from ex-Sheriff Clarks. The other floral tributes were beautiful, and the appropriate music was exceedingly impressive. The interment was in Rose Hill cemetery. The following gentlemen acted as pall bearers: C.A. Backer, W.D. Gallup, W.F. Specht, F.W. Brownell, S.C. Townsend and T.R. Purtle. Among relatives present from a distance were Mrs. Stone of Rochester, Mr. and Mrs. Lace(?) Hogarth, Mrs. Fiona(?) Hogarth and E.H. Bennett, of Condersport, Miss H.A. Walsh, of Olean, and Mrs. Thad. Moore, of Emporium. C.M. Capehart. C.M. Capehart died Sunday night at his home in East Smethport of softening of the brain, aged ?2 years. The deceased was born in Muffreesboro, N.C., and moved with his wife and son, Frey, to East Smethport, about fifteen years ago. Several years ago Mr. Capehart had his hip crushed while working in the Smethport Extract Works and has been a cripple since. Mrs. Capehart was appointed postmistress in 1889 and for four years he performed most of the work satisfactorily. He was a member of the F.&A.M. Lodge No. 17 of Muffreesboro. Mr. Capehart took a demit from the above lodge intending to join the Masons here, but for some reason neglected to do so, which is to be regretted as it debarred the Masonic society here from burying him under Masonic rights. His father was a Knight templar, and was State _ _ _ _ of North Carolina for a number of years. The deceased leaves a wife and one son to mourn their sad loss. The funeral services were held at the home of the deceased Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock, Rev. G.W. Halliwell officiating. The pall bearers were Messrs, Choate, King, Young, Rubin, Eckels and Specht. Aside from the relatives and friends about twenty Masons followed the remains to rose Hill cemetery where they were laid to rest. Mrs. Dora Wetenhall: The people of Smethport were shocked on Monday afternoon upon receiving the intelligence that Mrs. William H. Wetenhall of Mechanic street had accidentally taken poison - carbolic acid. Rumors were started that she had taken the drug intentionally, but owing to the fact that she was in perfect health, good spirits and had had no trouble with her family or otherwise, such opinions seem absurd in the extreme. No person who was acquainted with this lady would think of her committing such a deed. Following is a true statement of the accident which should clear up the mystery to the satisfaction of all. Mrs. Wetenhall had been washing and at about 3:20 p.m. was taken with a pain in the stomach. She retired to her room where she kept a bottle of paregoric, which she had been in the habit of taking to relieve her when trouble with this pain. There were two bottle standing side by side of the same size and shape. One bottle contained paregoric and the other carbolic acid, which had been left uncorked until the contents had lost most of its odor and became so near the color of paregoric the difference would be hard to detect except by the taste. She, in her distress, undoubtedly picked up the wrong bottle and took a small swallow without looking at the label to see what she was taking. Dr. Freeman afterward said that she had evidently taken about a teaspoonful of this fluid. A few minutes after she went to her room, which opens off from the sitting room, her brother, Jackson Beckwith, a deaf mute who was amusing one of the unfortunate's children, followed the little one into this room, where he found his sister sitting on the bed, her head dropped over on the pillow, speechless and insensible. After trying to arouse her he discovered that something was wrong and, after informing his father and mother who were about the house of what had happened, hastened to the wagon shop of Mr. Wetenhall, where he found him and notified him of the accident, and medical assistance was immediately summoned. Dr. Chadwick was the first physician to reach the bedside of the unfortunate woman. Drs. Freeman and Clark were called to assist, and the three worked for three hours to counteract the effects of this deadly drug, and at one time they had hopes of her reviving, but the firey fluid had burned the linings of the throat and stomach to such a degree that she was beyond human assistance. And at about 6:40 that evening she passed away without regaining consciousness. This sad accident calls to memory a similar mistake which cost her brother, Ransom Beckwith, his life some eighteen or twenty years ago. He was going to work and not feeling well, and stopped at the drug store of Armstrong & Rogers, and thinking that he understood the drug business well enough to help himself to what he wanted, the clerk being otherwise engaged, took a large swallow of scocite(?) supposing it to be whiskey. Medical assistance was summoned, but nothing would restore him, and he died within fifteen minutes after he had taken this most deadly drug. Miss Dora, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ransom Beckwith, was born July 22d, 18??, in the home where she died, and was married, to William H. Wetenhall on November 12, 18??. Three children, one girl and two boys, were born to gladden their home, the youngest being only twenty months of age. The deceased was a kind hearted lady, always ready to help a person in distress, and by this mode of living had gained the love and respect of all who were acquainted with her. She leaves a husband and three small children, an aged father and mother, two sisters, Mrs. S.S. King of Lewall, Ark., Mrs. Charles F. Keefer and one brother Jackson Beckwith, of this borough, to mourn her sudden demise. The funeral services, which were held on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the house, were largely attended by her friends, Rev. George W. Halliwell officiated. The following young ladies had charge of the floral decorations: Alice Richards, Octavia Ramer, Lydia Burlingame, Hattie Fraley and Edna Brennon. The tributes were many and appropriate. Messrs. H.M. Choate, wm. Haffner, Chas. L_ _ _ _ , J.E. shook, C.A. Burdick and W.G. H _ _ _ _ were the pall bearers. The remains were interred in the Rose Hill Cemetery Mar 16, 1894: Mt. Alton: Mrs. Margaret O'Connell, one of the oldest inhabitants here, died at her residence on Main street last Saturday morning of pneumonia. Deceased had been ill only a week but the disease made such rapid ravage upon her constitution that for two days previous to her death her friends had given up all hope of her recovery. She had been a resident here fifteen years and with her aged husband, who preceded her to the tomb nearly two years, had acquired a pleasant home on Main street, where they hoped to spend more years of life together. They were the parents of thirteen children ten of whom are living, eight of whom were present at their mother's funeral, viz; Thomas, James, Joseph, William, Miss Tressie(?), Mrs. Edd Lloyd, sister Martha, of a New York Convent, and Mrs. Jones, of Wellsville, N.Y. The funeral services were conducted by Father Galligan at St. Joseph's church after which the remains were taken to Wellsville, N.Y., accompanied by a large concourse of relatives and friends, where they will repose by those of her kindred who had gone before. Apr 6, 1894: Died at Coleville Pa., March 28th of brain fever, Joseph Weldon, son of J.W. and Mary Barker, aged 1 year, 9 months and 24 days. Port Allegany: George Border of Liberty died suddenly from typhoid pneumonia last Friday. The funeral services were held at the Presley church here on Sunday afternoon. He was a member of the I.O.O.T. and K.O.T.M., large delegations of both orders following his remains to the cemetery. Charles Morey, aged 96 years, an old veteran of the war, died at the residence of Thomas Goodwin, a well-to-do farmer at Farmer's Valley. Mr. Morey had been living with Mr. Goodwin for about 30 years, being an old pensioner, at $12 per month, and unable to read or write. Mr. Goodwin drew the pension for him and gave the old man a home. We are informed that the old veteran worked almost up to the day of his death, which occurred on Sunday last. Mr. Goodwin made a pine box and put the remains in, and, with the assistance of a neighbor, took the box to the burial ground, tumbling it over the fence, the box landing on the end. They dug a shallow trench and dumped the remains in. the grave was on the side hill, the lower end of the box not having more than six inches of dirt over it. None of the old soldiers were notified of the death and burial of the old veteran. Such a transaction is fit only for the dark ages. The disgraceful affair caused a stir to be made and the authorities notified, when Mr. Goodwin was given to understand that such heathenish proceedings would not be tolerated in this country. Goodwin has agreed to procure a suitable coffin and the remains will be taken up, when the G.A.R. will, on Saturday afternoon, bury their old comrade in a proper manner at the above named place. We are glad to see the feeling displayed by the old soldiers at the treatment accorded the remains of Mr. Morey. Goodwin's gray hairs undoubtedly saved him from a ducking in Potato Creek. The MINER will give more details next week. Published Apr 13: Mr. Goodwin furnished a new coffin for the remains of Charles Morey and last Saturday the body of the old soldier was exhumed, placed in the new coffin and the G.A.R. service was held at the grave. The county paid the balance of the expense, 17.50, as required to do (unreadable). Kane: Blanche Rupert, wife of Dr. Evan O'Neil Kane, who was a patient sufferer for 10 days of acute nephritis, passed peacefully away at 8 o'clock Saturday evening, at the home of her mother-in-law, Mrs. E.D. Kane. The news of the death spread a gloom over the town such as has never been witnessed here. The funeral was held on Monday afternoon, at the residence, and was strictly private. Rev. R.I. Graham, her pastor, of the Presbyterian church, was the officiating clergyman. The service was beautiful and impressive. Fragrant flowers with endearing mottoes, the contributions of the family and admiring friends, occupied all the available space about the casket. The infant son, aged two weeks, had been baptized and named Elisha Kent Kane, Jr., just previous to the funeral ceremony. Although the funeral was to have been private, many went to the cemetery to pay their last tribute of respect to the deceased lady. Apr 13, 1894: Kane: John Peterson died of consumption, on Friday, at the home of Charles Westerby. Funeral was held Saturday, Rev. E.F. Alfson officiating. Mr. Peterson was arranging to return to his native home in Sweden. Eli Piper, a resident of Buttsville was fatally injured by the cars Sunday in attempting to board a moving train. While hanging to the care he struck a wood-pile, which stood close to the track and was thrown under the wheels. His left leg was terribly crushed from the knee to the ankle and he was otherwise injured. He was taken home and Dr. Williamson called, also Dr. Chadwick of this place, but he was beyond earthly help and died early Monday morning. The deceased was in the employ of the Alton Chemical Works. He leaves a wife and two small children. Dr. Chadwick informs us the man was dead before he got there. Mt Alton: Much excitement and sorrow prevailed here, last Sunday, when it became known that Eli Piper, in attempting to board the Alton train as it was switching near Buttsville, was thrown or drawn under the last car, the wheels passing over hiss right leg below the knee, terribly mangling it. Engineer Sanborn at once had the unfortunate man taken on the train to his home at Bond Vein, then ran the engine up to Alton for Dr. Williamson, who did all possible for the relief of the sufferer, but aside from the limb there were other injuries that were fast causing the lamp of life to expire, and between the hours of 12 and 1 death came. The unfortunate man had lived in this vicinity but little more than a year, and was at the time of hiss death in the employ of Supt. Morey, of the Bond Vein Chemical Factory. He leaves a wife and two small children, the eldest but a year old. Tom Conner, a brakeman on the Mt. Jewett Kinzua & Riterville RR fell from his train Tuesday afternoon and was run over by the cars, both legs and one arm being cut off. He was about 30 years of age, unmarried and a member of the Maccabees. He worked at Kusbequa for the past two years coming there from Duluth Minn, where his body will probably be sent for burial. M.V. Grigsby, formerly of this place, but now residing at Savoy, Potter county, is mourning the loss of a bright little girl, aged eleven years, who passed suddenly away last Saturday. The remains were brought to this place for interment. Mr. and Mrs. J. Kemp, who live at the Dunbar Mill, are mourning the death of a little girl, aged ten years. The cause of her demise was typhoid fever. Funeral was held Sunday and the burial was at the Bells Run cemetery. Apr 20, 1894: Hon B.D. Hamlin received a telegram from Philadelphia Thursday morning announcing the death of Dr. Wm. V. Keating, at his residence, Wednesday evening aged 70 years. Kane: Fred, son of J.B. English, the dairyman, died at the home of his father, last Friday evening of fever. Obituary. The funeral services of the late Mrs. J.E. Deimage who died at Mayville, Pa., on April 17, took place at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Freeman on water street, on Thursday morning, Rev. G.W. Halliwell having charge of the services. Mrs. Deimage was 67 years of age, and was born in Brighton, Ont. About 20 years ago she came to Ceres N.Y. She leaves seven children to mourn her loss. Her sons are running the large saw mill at Gardeau, Pa. The body of Frank Peckerell, who was drowned on March 3d last, was found in the stream below the B.R.&P.R.R. bridge, to the 6th ward, Bradford, Tuesday of this week. Mr. Razee, one of the switchmen, discovered the body lodged between two rocks. He informed Frank Thompson, a small boy, who waded out and brought the remains on shore. The body was in a good state of preservation, considering that it had been in the water forty-five days. Murder in Potter County. A traveling man who stopped at the DuBois House for dinner this afternoon said that James McMillan, a well-known lumber jobber, was murdered during a general fight at Cross Forks, Potter county, early on Sunday. He is alleged to have been stabbed three times by William Kepler. The affair arose out of a dance at the Cottage Hotel. McMillan died yesterday morning and warrants are out for the arrest of Kepler and others who participated in the fight. Apr 27, 1894: Kane: Mrs. J.P. Gustafson, aged 65 years, died at the home of her husband on the Smethport road, last Friday of peritonitis. May 4, 1894: The funeral of Agnes Mary Ryan, wife of B.C. Ryan, of Renovo, was largely attended here last Friday and the bereaved husband has the sympathy of all here. Mr. Ryan is a son of Mr. and Mrs. T.H. Ryan of Smethport. May 11, 1894: Mt. Alton: Mr. Passenger's youngest child aged 15 months was drowned last Thursday. This family live two miles from here, the little one had fell in when found life was extinct. Andrew Cooney who was well here died at his home near Vandalia, N.Y., last week after a short illness. May 18, 1894: Wednesday we visited the marble works of W.H. Prentiss, and were agreeably surprised to see such fine work done at the shop. They showed us a Quincy Granite monument to be erected in memory of Mr. Sowers, who died at short time ago, that is rich in design and artistic workmanship, eight foot high, and costing about $300. We were shown two for Mr. Dickerson, one of dark vein marble and the other of mottled marble beautifully finished. Another in memory of the wife of A.W. Colegrove, of barre granite, unique in design and finish. One of Italian marble, unsold, that is very lovely and tasty in workmanship and finish. They also told us of one that they have ordered for Mr. Comes a barre Vermont marble, to cost $300, that would _ _ _ _ anything around. We were also shown a 3 horse power engine they have lately put into their works manufactured by Burt Kidder here in Smethport, that is quite a novelty. Another Veteran Gone. John Allard, a veteran of the late war, died at Farmer's Valley on Saturday last. The deceased was born in Vermont in 1843, enlisted in Company Q, of the 6th Vermont Regiment, on September 30th, 1861, and was discharged June 19th, 1863. Mr. Allard came to Hamlin township this county, in 1870, and has since resided in this section. Mr. Allard leaves a son and daughter to mourn his departure. The services were conducted by Rev. J.H. McCandless, at the house. He was buried on Tuesday, with military honors by the McKean Post 347 G.A.R. of which Post he was a member. This makes four members of this Post that have died since last Decoration Day. The final roll call is being heard by a great many of the old veterans. May those that are left live long to keep the graves of their departed comrades strewn with flowers, as each Decoration day rolls around. Jun 8, 1894: A.B. Lindsley, father of S.R. Lindsley, the able editor of the Democrat, died at his home in Lawrenceville, Pa., on Tuesday morning of paralysis, aged 82 years. Mr. Lindsley started on Tuesday afternoon for that place to attend the funeral, which was held on Thursday afternoon. The MINER extends sympathy to the editor of the Democrat in his sad bereavement, trusting that He who tempers the wind to the shorn lamb, will remember the sorrowing in their sad afflictions. Jun 15, 1894: The esteemed wife of W.L. Lewis, of Coudersport, and a former resident of Duke Centre, was buried at Coudersport last Sunday. She had been taken in Buffalo some time since for treatment and was brought home the latter part of the week, expiring shortly after reaching home. Mrs. Lewis was beloved by all, an active and energetic worker for the bettering of the human family, in fact, the flower of womanhood passed away at her demise. She leaves a loving husband and two children to mourn her departure. The MINER extends sympathy to the bereaved family. Jun 22, 1894: H.F. Wilson received a telegram on Monday morning announcing the death of his mother, Mrs. Augustus Wilson, which occurred on Sunday at Muney, this State. Mr. Wilson started at once to attend the funeral. Jun 29, 1894: Sudden Death: Geo. Yentzer who lived in what is called North Hollow, about four and a half miles from Coudersport, Pa., went to his barn about 7 o'clock last Saturday night to hitch up his team, to visit a son who lived about a mile away. In driving out of the barnyard he had to make a short turn and one of the front wheels got under the box too far, overturning the wagon, and throwing Mr. Yentzer out at the horses heels, where he was hit on the head by some hard substance, causing concussion of the brain. He died before a physician could reach him. Mr. Yentzer was 68 years of age, an honorable man, respected by all who knew him. He formerly lived in Roulette, Pa., The funeral was held Monday. The horses ran some distance before they were caught, smashing the wagon all to pieces. Jul 13, 1894: W.H. Vermilyen, a prominent Mason and proprietor of the Isaac Walton House at Gaines, Pa., was killed on Saturday afternoon last. He had a spirited pair of horses and the driver being requested to go up on the side hill after a load of wood refused. Mr. Vermilyen drove the horses himself, had loaded the wood and started down the hill, when they became frightened and ran away, throwing him out and the wood falling on him crushed the life out of him. He was well and favorably known, a prominent Republican and had been a candidate for sheriff in Tioga county. Amos Velie Dead. "In the midst of life, we are in death," is a sentence little thought of and little heeded in the daily routine of life, but the truth of it was most forcibly brought to the minds of our people yesterday morning, when the death of Amos Velie was announced, a man, who in the prime of life and health had mingled with us almost up to the very moment that his death was announced. He was about the street all day Monday attending to business, and aside from a little indigestion, was in good health and spirits. It seems that Mr. Velie had been taking a mixture of Chotal and Bromide of Pottassium, for nervousness, which had been prescribed by a physician, but that upon retiring for the night, he became unusually restless and took an over dose. Drs. T_ _ _ and Ellison were sent for, but could do nothing to save him, and he expired soon after. Mr. Velie came here some years ago and being a shrewd, careful business man, had accumulated considerable wealth. He had a beautiful home, was in a position to enjoy life, and his untimely death is greatly to be regretted. He was born in the town of Cummings, Lycoming county, Pa., January 16th, 1849, and in 1870 removed to this county and has lived in the borough of Coudersport from that time to the present. In 1871 he was married to Miss Sophia Benson, who, with their two sons, Edgar and Harry, survives him. Mr. Velie was one of the most active and successful business men of this borough. He was in many ways a useful citizen, and his death will leave a vacant place in the business circles of the town that will be long felt. The family have the earnest sympathy of the people of the village in this, the hour of their sudden and great bereavement. Jul 20, 1894: John McCarty received a telegram on Tuesday morning announcing the death of his daughter at Rochester. He boarded the morning train for that place. Mr. McCarty is making arrangements to move into the Abby house on King Street. Aug 3, 1894: Kane: B.D. Morton was killed Friday afternoon at Lay City, on the K.C.&K.R.R. He was riding between two box-cars, looking outwards. He had just left his home, and while yet within 200 feet of it, lost his balance, and fell under the car, both trucks of which passed over and mangled his body, death being instantaneous. Two weeks previous he had joined the order of K.O.T.M. here and had an insurance of two thousand dollars, which his wife and four children will get. The Maccabees had charge of the funeral, which took place Sunday, Rev. H.G. Hall preaching the sermon, at his home. Ninety members of the order attended this service, and fifty three of them, with a number of Kane friends, accompanied the remains to Sheffield for interment. J.W.& F.W. Campbell, of North Kane, by whom he had been employed several years, until a short time since, placed an engine and cars at the disposal of the friends to take them to Lay City to attend the services and bring the remains to Kane. They deserve many thanks for this and other kindnesses shown the bereaved wife and children of the deceased. Aug 17, 1894: Mrs. Gus Nelstrom, of Mt. Jewett, shot herself in the breast on Monday, the ball going nearly through the heart. She used a 32 calibre revolver. The deceased had been suffering for some time with a heart difficulty, affected by an ailment which was pronounced uncurable, rendering her despondent, which is the only cause assigned for the suicide. An inquest was held at 1 p.m. A jury was impaneled with W.W. Brewer as foreman. They returned a verdict of accidental death from a pistol shot. Death of Dr. Freeman. Dr. S.D. Freeman died at his Sanitarium in this place on Thursday night last of cancer of the stomach aged 65 years. For some time past the deceased has suffered with stomach difficulty, and it has been a question of some moment with the medical fraternity as to what was the cause of his physical disability. The day following his death an autopsy was held on the remains by the following physicians. Smith of Emporium, Otto of Port Allegan, Kane of Kane and McCoy of this place. The fact was developed by the autopsy that the deceased had been a victim to cancer of the stomach of a most malignant form. Dr. Freeman was born, so says the McKean county historian in Potter county on the 29th day of January 1829. When 3 years old his father a family moved to Shippen township, this county near where Emporium now stands. At that time Shippen was an important township of McKean county. The deceased received his early education in the common schools of the county and with quite a young man determined upon adopting the medical profession as an (unreadable) more mature years. By dint of strict economy and indefatigable energy he mastered the common branches and prepared himself to enter the office of Dr. Wisner a practicing physician of this borough at that time. ?? year later the deceased entered the Buffalo Medical University from which he graduated with high honors in 18??. He at once located in Smethport for the practice of his profession. At the breaking out of the rebellion in 1861 he was made surgeon of the Bucktail regiment His efficiency in the discharge of the very responsible and trying duties devolving upon him in that position attracted the attention of his superiors, and to October, 18?? Was promoted to the position of medical director and stationed at Baltimore, where he remained until the close of the war. He was subsequently appointed medical director of the North West Department and was filling that position, with headquarters at St. Paul during the memorable Custer campaign against the Indians. He was brevetted lieut. Col. At the close of the war for meritorious services in the different departments over which he presided. In 187? He was correspondent for the committee on Foreign Relations of the United States Senate, and visited Mexico with the committee during the (unreadable) between that country and the United States about that time. That Dr. Freeman was a man of remarkable powers in the line of his profession no one can question unless swayed by prejudice. He was recognized by the highest medical authorities as one of the most accomplished surgeons in all this section of country. Like thousands of other men possessing rare gifts in a professional or business way he had his failings, but of these we do not care to dwell upon. He has bone to the presence of his Maker where he must answer for the "deeds done in the body". It is not possible in these days of enlightenment that his theories as to the Christian religion and the immortality of the soul should prevail. The deceased was married in 1855 to Miss Lucretia A. Reisdorph, the result of that union being three daughter, Kate, wife of ?N. Taylor Esq., Ella, wife of druggist H.C. Wells, and Bessie, who died in early youth. It was nearly thirty years after their marriage when the two became so estranged towards each other that they determined to separate. Afterward they were divorced. A few years ago Dr. Freeman established the Sanitarium on King street, this borough which bears his name. Large numbers of invalids have been helped and many permanently cured at that Institution. He was a comrade of McKean Post, No. 347, G.A.R. and until within three years past was a member of the Masonic Lodge of this place. Also a member of the McKean County Medical Association and was one of its earlier presidents. The funeral services were held at the Sanitarium on Sunday afternoon last at 2 o'clock, a large concourse of people being in attendance. They were in charge of Post 347 G.A.R., assisted by Revs. Halliwell and Wright. Six comrades of the old Bucktail regiment acted as pallbearers, and a guard of honor from the McKean County Medical Association acted as escort. The floral offerings were beautiful. The services at the grave were conducted in accordance with the ritual of the Grand Army and were very impressive. They were closed with a brief prayer by Rev. Halliwell, a volley from a squad of the G.A.R., and the benediction by Rev. Wright. (There is a partial list of those who attended the funeral from out of town following the Obit.) Sep 14, 1894: Anna, the three-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G.M. Kauffman died at their home on Indian Creek last Tuesday evening, and the funeral was held Thursday forenoon, being conducted by Rev. J.S. Warren who was assisted by Rev. F.W. Berlin. At the time the services were being held at the house, the baby, aged 10 months was dying. It seems that the children were afflicted with whooping cough, and congestion of the lungs followed. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of the entire community. - Eldred Eagle. A fatal boiler explosion occurred on the Lafferty farm, in Buchanan Hollow, three miles south of Bradford yesterday morning about 9:30 o'clock. The victim of the explosion was Charles Corey, an unmarried man, aged 23 years. Corey was engaged with others on the Hazlewood Oil Company's lease in pumping water, but at the time of the explosion was alone in the boiler house. A son of Jerry Flinchbaugh, a cousin of the unfortunate man, was but a short distance from the boiler house but escaped uninjured. Just what caused the accident will probably never be known. Jerry Flinchbaugh had been in the boiler house about 10 minutes previous to the explosion, and it is claimed there were but 50 pounds of steam on. The boiler was considered one of the safest on the lease. Besides Corey was a practical workman and well acquainted with handling machinery. Flinchbaugh was the first to reach the scene of the terrible casualty. He found the body of Corey in a clump of bushes about 200 feet distant. It had been thrown by the force of the explosion across the creek and was torn and mutilated beyond recognition. The head was completely gone. In each shoulder there was a deep indenture and the right should blade was broken. The breast and body and legs to the knees were badly burned. Death had been instantaneous. The body as it was found presented a ghastly sight. Near where the mangled remains laid was a wrench. Judging by this fact, and the position Corey must necessarily have occupied when the explosion occurred, it is evident that the was engaged in turning water into the boiler, which was probably dry or nearly so, and that this was the cause of the explosion. Coroner Slocum was notified, and with Undertaker Laso immediately answered the call. He did not consider an inquest necessary. The remains were brought to this city and taken to the morgue where they were prepared for burial. The young man's parents who resident Armada, Mich., were notified by Houser Barcroft, Superintendent, of the sad occurrence and they have ordered that the body be shipped to them. It will be sent to-day. Corey was formerly a resident of Smethport - Bradford Sunday news. William Corey, a brother of the above, was killed on a log train at Round Mountain California on November 14, 1893. It is a very sad blow to the family that two of their sons should meet such a sudden and violent death. Mr. Chas Corey was well and favorably known here and all unite in speaking of him in the highest terms. He was a man that would not willingly injure anyone. The deceased was a member of the Baptist Church of Smethport. The MINER extends sympathy to the bereaved family. Mr. and Mrs. M.V. Grigsby, of Moore City, are mourning the loss of their infant daughter, aged five months, whose demise saddened their home on Friday last. The remains were brought to this place on Saturday afternoon and the funeral was held in the Presbyterian church Sunday afternoon, Rev. S.T. Dean officiating. A large congregation of sympathizing friends was present and followed the little one to its resting place in Fairview cemetery. Five months ago an elder daughter was laid to rest in this same cemetery, and this second bereavement falls doubly hard upon the afflicted parents, who have the sympathy of the entire community. Whereas, It has pleased our Heavenly Father, in his all-wise providence to remove by death, our friend and sister, Maria McDade, be it, therefore, Resolved, That while we humbly submit to the decree of the All-wise Ruler, we extend to the family our heartfelt sympathy, and as a token of our respect, be it Resolved, That these resolutions be spread upon the records of our Hive, a copy be sent to the bereaved family, and that they be published in the county papers and BeeHive. Sarah Provin, Cora Bartlett, Mary Pelton, Committee. Oct 19, 1894: Chadwick Freeman, brother of the late Dr. Freeman, died at Custer City on Tuesday night at 2 a.m. Death resulted from injuries received by falling from an apple tree last Thursday. His wife and two children mourn his loss. S.G.S. Rowley died recently at Bolivar at the age of 93 years. He was born in Otsego county, N.Y., in 1799, and is supposed to have been the oldest Mason in the world. Mr. Rowley was the father of Fred Rowley, of Port Allegany. Port Allegany: Daniel Whitney, an old resident of Turtle Point, departed this life last Thursday from a complication of diseases. His funeral was held at his home on Saturday afternoon and his remains were brought to this place and interred in the village cemetery. Port Allegany: Mr. and Mrs. C.O. Laymon were called to Galboa, N.Y., last week by the sudden demise of Mrs. Layman's father. Mrs. Layman is a most estimable lady and her many friends here will sympathize with her in her sorrow. Oct 26, 1894: The remains of Mrs. Dutcher, on Marvin creek, were exhumed last Saturday by Coroner Slocum. District Attorney Gorton was also present. The stomach was sent to Buffalo for analyzation. When the result is known we will give further particulars. Nov 13, 1894: Rev. Weedling's four year old daughter died on Friday night last, after a brief illness. We are informed that the child's death resulted from a malignant form of diphtheria and that proper precautions have been taken to prevent the spread of the disease. Nov 30, 1894: Almost a Centrury. Death of Deborah Dennison - After Ninety Years of Life. A sadness was cast over the community last Saturday morning when it was learned that "Grandma" Dennison, as she was _ _ _ _ called had passed away. In good health until Nov. 1? She slipped and fell, sustaining severe injury and a shock to her system which she was unable to overcome. She passed away at ?? minutes before seven Saturday evening. Mrs. Dennison was the daughter of William and Polly Palmer, and was born at _ _ _ Chenango Co., N.Y., Jan ? 1804(?) and was thus 90 years, 10 months and 18 days old at the time of her death. She married _ _ _ Dennison Sept 7, 18??. They came into this state in March, 1839, and settled in Sergeant township, this county, remaining there only about four years, when they moved into Norwich township, where they continued to reside until after his death in Aug., 1868. _ _ _ dennison was a soldier of the war of 1812, and she, at the time of her death was drawing a widows pension. Four children were born to them. Lucina, wife of the late Dan'l Gallup, and mother of W.D. and N.? Gallup, who died Jan 22, 1848, _ _ _ _ C., a soldier of the late was, who died Sept ? 18??, Adelia, who died Aug 14, 1892, and William P., who survives her and now lives near the old homestead. Although not a member of any particular church, yet by her deeds and _ _ _ she proved to the world that she was trying to live the life of a true Christian, and it is doubtful whether she had an enemy in the world. Those who knew her best, saw most of real worth to admire. She always had a pleasant word and a smile for all, and this made a life long friend of all with whom she came in contact. Of her it may truly be said, "None knew her but to love her, None named her but to praise: The funeral was held at one o'clock Monday, at the Union church, Colegrove, Rev. G.W. Halliwell officiating. Her remains were interred by the side of her husband in Colegrove cemetery. Dec 7, 1894: The wife of W.H. Taylor of Turtle Point died at her home on Saturday, December 1, aged 82 years. The funeral was held on Monday, Mr. and Mrs. Taylor were married 60 years. Dec 28, 1894: Dr. Louis Balfour died at Eldred on Wednesday morning of heart disease, while sitting in his chair. This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/pafiles/ File size: 47.4 Kb