McKean County PA Archives News.....Deaths in McKean County Miner Jan-Jun 1906 ************************************************ 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 March 20, 2009, 9:50 pm McKean County Miner 1906 DEATHS IN MCKEAN COUNTY 1906 From THE MCKEAN COUNTY MINER NEWSPAPER Transcribed by Ronald J. Reid, 2009 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 5 of the paper unless specifically noted otherwise. Some notices from "Ancient History" appear with year in [ ]. INDEX of Names ============== May Abbey [1881] Aaron Acre [1882] Jonas Artley George Badger Guy Baker Thornton Barrett [1882] August Bengtson [1882] Prof R.B. Bogische [1881] Florence Boyd Armena Brewer Burdick M.C. Caskey Edward J. Cassidy Walter Cassidy H.N. Childs [1881] Michael Coffey Biddy Colberg Clementine Colegrove [1882] Benjamin O. Corwin [1880] Lytia H. Cory [1881] Elizabeth Crawford Daniel Crossmire Jacob Crotzer Arthur Cunningham Mrs. F.B. (Burroughs) Dean [1882] Jacob J. Digel Stella Duntley [1882] Mrs. Martin Fair Peter Fey Daniel Flaherty Johnny Flynn [1882] Mrs. Fosmer [1882] Asa C. Gage Michael J. Gaynor Harrison W. Georgia Charles Grantier [1882] Amanda M. Hammond [1881] Claude W. Harris [1881] Harry Hemphill Daniel Kelley [1881] J.B. Kimball Rev. Robert McCastin Rachel McCarthy Mrs. Edward McGill Eliza McGown James McNulty [1881] daughter of John Mullin [1882] Peter Nelson Belle Ormsby [1881] N.A. Ostrander [1881] Howard Palmer Peter Palmquist Susie Peck [1883] George Perkins William R. Rixford Winnie Adeline Robinson John Sanderson Esek Smith [1882] James Sulliven [1882] Lois Niles Taylor [1882] Mrs. E.T. White [1881] Mrs. M.L. (Stull) Youmans Elizabeth J. Young ============== Jan 4, 1906: Page 1. Armena Brewer Burdick. This highly esteemed and eminently Christian lady was a resident of Norwich township, her home being about three miles south of what is now the village of Eulegrove, where she was born, reared, married, lived and died. To her was granted an experience known only now favored few - that of passing an entire life _ _ _ old home (unreadable section) Like a weary child, after long hours of enjoyment, she lay down to sleep in Jesus, quietly, peacefully in child-like Ernst and perfect confidence, Dec. 27, 1905. Armena Brewer was the youngest daughter of Nathaniel and Phoebe Brewer, pioneer residents of this vicinity who came here from Connecticut in 1814. The original house was built by her father and here the aged parents bid farewell to earth. Armena Brewer was born Nov. 27, 1823. Twelve years later she was led to realize her soul's need of the fellowship of the Divine and yielded complete surrender to Christ, the Lord, becoming one of God's most sincere, consecrated and devout children and her life bore the evidence of the Divine in its acts of love, un_ _ _ existence - a life that blessed all who came within its charmed circle. The _ _ _ of this sainted mother's life was the in dwelling Christ. At the age of twenty years she met one like late, possessed a strong hope in the God of his salvation; the mutuality of these lives ripened love, and on Nov. 8, 1843, Armena Brewer became the honored wife of Ira Burdick with whom and in perfect love and confidence she lived 62 years, one month and nine days. Five sons were born to bless and honor this union, of whom the eldest preceded the mother to the eternal home. In the order of their ages the children are; Wilson R. deceased; Chester A. of Smethport, Byron F. of Syracuse, N.Y., Frank A. residing about three miles south of Smethport, and Everitt F. of Pittsburg. (Section omitted.) The funeral was held from the family home, Rev. W.A. Day of the Baptist church officiating, the services were simple and impressive and interment was made in the Colegrove cemetery. Page 1. Walter Cassidy, night watchman, was burned to death Saturday night while engaged in his duties at the plant of, the American Alkali and Acid Co. at South Bradford. His horribly burned body was found Sunday morning when Edward nelson came to relieve Cassidy as watchman. The victim was troubled with hernia and it is supposed that he was taken with a severe pain as he was climbing a ladder and fell fainting backward onto his lantern which burst and set fire to his clothing, and while unconscious was fatally burned. As the blaze consumed his clothing and roasted his flesh he probably rallied from the temporary unconsciousness resulting from the fall and rushing in agony to another apartment fell across some carboys and there expired. Mr. Cassidy was 70 years old and is survived by a wife and one son. He was a veteran of the Civil War and had been in the employ of the Emery companies for the past 25 years. He formerly lived at Big Shanty. Page 1. Ancient History. Hammond - In Annin, March 22, 1881, Amanda M. Hammond, daughter of Daniel and Phoebe Buckley, in the 28th year of her age. Died - At the Rockwell House, in Smethport, Friday evening May 6, 1881, of Bright's disease, N.A. Ostrander, aged 88 years. Page 3. Harry Hemphill, sheriff of Cameron county dropped dead at his home in Emporium on Christmas day. He was a very prominent politician in that county. Page 3. Howard Palmer, aged 21 years, was struck on the stomach with an iron bar while attempting to adjust a belt on a pulley at the Penn Glass Tube works in East Bradford last Thursday and received injuries which resulted in his death in a few hours. Mrs. Eliza McGown was found dead in bed at the home of her daughter Mrs. D.M. Ogden, in Kushequa last Friday morning. She had been in poor health for some time but death was entirely unexpected. She is survived by her husband and seven children. Jan 11, 1906: Page 1. Ancient History. Harris - In Keating township, on Monday, April 4, 1881, Claude W. Harris, died, aged 4 years, 11 months and 6 days. Page 1. Ancient History. Mr. H.N. Childs an employe at Newman's steam saw mill at Larabee was fatally injured on Saturday, April 9, 1881 and died on the following Monday. He was endeavoring to stop the bullwheel with a pike lever which was drawn from is hold hitting him across the bowels from which he received internal injuries, though at the time he was not considered dangerous, but suffered much pain. He wedding day was to have been on Sunday, the next day after he wished the ceremony to be performed and she, the bride, Miss Josephene Duryea, stood by his bedside and they were made man and wife by Oscar Carpenter, Esq., but the nuptial ties were of short duration as they only lasted twenty-four hours when they were severed by death. Page 1. Ancient History. Walter, youngest son of James McNulty died of spinal meningitis at his home in this borough on Friday morning, April 8, 1881. Page 3. Rev. Robert McCastin, pastor of the first Presbyterian church of Emporium, died at that place on Sunday of last week. He was age 60 years and is survived by a wife and nine children. Daniel Flaherty, a well known citizen of Mt. Alton, died at his home yesterday morning at 11 o'clock after at Smethport a few days of pneumonia, aged 63 years. He is survived by one daughter, Miss Mary Flaherty, two sons john and Michael Flaherty; also one brother, Michael, all of Mt. Alton. Mrs. W.H. Prentiss of Port Allegany died recently at a Buffalo hospital aged 41 years, Mrs. Prentiss formerly lived in Smethport. Jan 18, 1906: Page 1. Ancient History. Mrs. Lytia H. Cory, who died at Coryville Monday evening, March 28, 1881, aged 92 years, 2 months and 2 days, was born in Benson, Rutland county, Vt., January 26, 1789, and resided there until 1811 when she moved to Tioga county, Pa., and came to McKean county in 1837. She was a woman of rare intellect with a resolute will which enabled her to meet the ills of life and overcome all hardships and disappointments with fortitude, and look at all times upon the bright side of all transactions thus enabling her to enjoy life and be apparently happy under circumstances that others would have succumbed and died through a broken heart. Left a widow in June, 1833, without money or means she struggled against fate and resorted to teaching school (her early occupation), which she followed until she was sixty-five years old before wholly abandoning it. Her father coming to Pennsylvania in 1807, she accompanied him, driving a team from Vermont and returning with it alone. One of her sons, Dr. B.F. is living in Lawrence county, Ohio. She made three trips between McKean and Ohio, going down the river on rafts and at one time the raft which she was on stove and one man was drowned. All on board supposed the unfortunate person was her youngest son, as he and one other were missing, still it was said by those, who were with her that she appeared the least excited of any one. At the breaking out of the rebellion she was in Missouri with her son, A.B. Cory, and after the death of Gen. Lyon they were with Gen. Price's army retreating before the Union forces and were for two weeks unable to get a night's rest but were continually harassed by the booming of cannon and the bursting of shells nearby, but continuing their retreat through Arkansas and the Indian Territory they at last arrived at Dallas, then a small village in Texas, where they were in a measure secure from the horrors of war. Remaining there until the close of the war, shut out from all communication with or knowledge of her other children she resolved again to come north. Setting out she rode three days in a lumber wagon, camping on the prairie nights before arriving where she could take a steamboat for New Orleans. Traveling 2,300 miles without seeing a face she knew and spending all her money she borrowed forty dollars more, assuring the man it would be paid when she found her children should they have it. Stopping in Ohio with Dr. Cory until 1869 she came to McKean county again where she resided until her death. She has read for the last twenty years without glasses, having received her second sight and read for some time the Saturday before she died. She was quite deaf for some time and it appeared that by reading she could pass the time away pleasantly. (Article continues at length) Page 1. Ancient History. Saturday last (April 10, 1881) as Daniel Kelley was working on a scaffolding surrounding a newly constructed tank at Colegrove the assistant foreman accidentally knocked the underpinning directly beneath where Mr. Kelley was standing, catapulting him to the ground causing injuries from which he died Tuesday. His remains were taken to Olean for interment. Feb 15, 1906: Page 1. Ancient History. Mrs. E.T. White, wife of David S. White of Norwich township, died at her home at 3 o'clock this morning (Sept. 29, 1881). Mrs. White was upwards of 71 years old and an excellent lady. Her funeral will take place at Norwich tomorrow at one o'clock p.m. William R. Rixford, for 43 yeas a resident of the town of Rixford, died Monday afternoon. He is survived by his wife, four sons and five daughters. Mar 29, 1906: Page 1. Death of George Badger. News was received by Byron Badger of this place Tuesday afternoon that his brother, George Badger had died suddenly at Nausen, this county. We have not received full particulars but as near as we can learn he was sitting by an open fire place and in some way fell forward into the fire. He was rescued from this terrible position by relatives, but died in a short time. Just what, caused this fall we have been unable to learn but it is supposed that he was either taken suddenly with a fainting spell or that he reached forward for something and the chair slipped with the above result. Mr. Badger was bout 60 years of age and previous to going to Nausen a fee years ago had been a resident of this place for nearly 20 years. He was a veteran of the Civil war and a member in good standing of the P.H.C. He has many friends in this vicinity who will regret his untimely death. He is survived by his wife, one daughter, Mrs. Gaffany, and one son, Winfield and one brother, Byron, who deeply mourn his loss. The funeral services will be held at Kane to-day. Page 1. Sudden Death of Mrs. Robinson. Again we are reminded of the uncertainty of life in the sudden death of Mrs. F.O. Robinson, which occurred at her home in Coryville last Saturday morning. Mrs. Robinson was preparing to pass the day with her maker and had gone to her room where she was found lying unconscious upon the floor. Help was immediately summoned and everything possible done to revive her. Dr. Ostrander was called and pronounced death due to apoplexy. Winnie Adeline Robinson was born in Linden, N.Y., January 22, 1888, and died March 24, 1906. She came to this place died March 24, 1906. She came to this place to live when quite young girl, she was married to Fred O. Robinson July 2m 1904. She was a kind friend and neighbor, with always a cheery word for those around her and always ready to lend a helping hand to those in need. She will be greatly missed by her many friends, but most of all in the home she made so pleasant and cheerful The bereaved husband and relatives have the sympathy of the entire community in their sad affliction. Kind neighbors and friends did all they could to show their sympathy and tried to make the blow lighter. The flowers sent by friends were many and beautiful. The Modern Woodmen of whom Mr. Robinson is a member sent a beautiful harp made of roses, carnation and smilax and did everything in their power to help the bereaved brother. The funeral services were held at the church at 11 o'clock Tuesday morning, Rev. R_ _ of Portville officiating, and interment was made at Annin Creek. Members of the Modern Woodmen acted as pall bearers. Page 1. Ancient History. We are pained to note the death of Benjamin O. Corwin, which occurred at his residence in this borough, Dec. 9, 1880. He died of consumption and had lived to see 74 years, seven months and twelve days pass over his venerable head. His health has been delicate for a great number of years, yet he bore his sufferings with Christian fortitude and with little complaint. The subject of the above lines was born in Casenovia, Madison county., N.Y., in the year 1807. In 1822 he came to this place with his father who settled on a farm near what is now known as Colegrove. When grown up to manhood with his own hands he cleared the dense forest from the farm now owned by Wm. Haskill, about a mile and a half from town on Marvin Creek. He lived upon the farm for many years, but finding old age slowly creeping up on him he purchased a nice, comfortable house and lot in this village where he moved to spend his remaining years. He was a carpenter by trade and many substantial buildings hereabouts stand as monuments to his handiwork. (one paragraph omitted here) He leaves a wife with whom he had lived 60 years, lacking a few days, and four children. After years of suffering this venerable pioneer has found Sweet rest in Heaven. The funeral services were held at his residence last Sunday and were conducted by Rev. S.D. Morris, a life long friend of the deceased. Page 1. Ancient History. Abbey. In Keating township, on Monday, December 26, 1881, May, daughter of Palmer and Melissa Abbey, aged 13 years, 11 months and 14 days. Page 3. Jacob Crotzer, and aged resident of Johnsonberg fell into a vat of liquor at a tannery one day, recently, and died shortly afterward from the shock. Page 4. Jonas Artley, age 75 years, died at his home in Bradford on Tuesday. For many years Mr. Artley was proprietor of the American House at East Bradford and he had many friends throughout the county. Apr 5, 1906: Page 1. Daniel Crossmire, one of the pioneer residents of this county, died at the home of his daughter-in-law, Mrs. Margaret Crossmire, at Kane, on Monday after a long and painful illness. He was in his 96th year. "Uncle" Dan Crossmire, as he was lovingly known by nearly every man, woman and child in this part of the county, was a beautiful character in the history of McKean county. Upon his genial, kindly nature the sorrows and trials of life seemed to have a softening influence, and although he certainly had shi share of the troubles of this life, his disposition was never _ _ _ and his smile constantly here the stamp of brightness and benevolence. Mr. Crossmire in the prime of life was a perfect specimen of physical manhood. He combined the strength of a giant with the gentleness of a woman. He considered it his duty to smooth the pathway of life for others and many a sufferer has turned in distress to his never failing and sympathetic advice, his sympathy, too, often cook a material form and there are many to-day who will recall with tears of regret for his passing, the charitable acts and words of Daniel Crossmire. To follow the career of this estimable citizen from birth to death would be to trace the history of McKean county from virgin forest to its present thickly populated and prosperous condition. About two years ago the writer enjoyed a conversation with Mr. Crossmire and found his mental faculties as bright as those of a young man. He talked and laughed in his genial, hearty manner and related incidents of the past in McKean county, which happened before the recollection of many who are considered old men. He was a charter member of McKean Lodge, No. 388 F.&A.M. Short funeral services were held at late home in Kane Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Newman Matthews of the Congregational church. The remains were brought to Smethport yesterday morning and were buried under Masonic auspices in rose Hill cemetery. Page 1. Successful Suicide. John Sanderson of Winidfall, ended his life yesterday in a fit of insanity. It will be remembered that he made an attempt at self destruction a few months ago, which he apparently much regretted and even as lately as this week Wednesday, while conversing with a friend said that he would never attempt such a thing again. (article continues at length) This is a severe shock to his family and they have, the sympathy of the community. A wife and two children, a boy aged 14 and girl of 19 survive him. - Eldred Eagle. Page 1. Ancient History. On Monday, September 4th, 1882, in Keating township, Belle, wife of G.I. Ormsby, aged 24 years. The remains were interred in Rose Hill cemetery on Wednesday. M.C. Caskey, father of H.D. Caskey, editor of the Austin Autograph, died in buffalo, N.Y., last Friday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. H.C. Rich. He was about 74 years of age. The sympathy of the craft is extended to Mr. Caskey. George Perkins, a brakeman employed on a B.H.&P. freight train, met with injuries shortly after noon Tuesday which caused his death at the Ridgway hospital early that evening. Deceased was 27 years of age and his home was at Salamance. He was clinging to the side of a box car when he was struck by a water plug and hurled to the ground. Apr 12, 1906: Page 1. Michael J. Gaynor died at St. Francois hospital, Pittsburg, on Tuesday of last week, the cause of his death being dropsy. He was age 28 years. The subject of this sketch was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Gaynor of Clermont, where he spent the days of his childhood. A few years ago he moved to Pittsburg where he was employed on the railroad. He is survived by his aged father and mother, four sisters and three brothers, namely: Patrick of Salamanca, Mrs. Margaret Stein of Olean, Mrs. Cash and Miss Mary of Pittsburg, and Joseph and Henry and Miss Mary who resided at home. Michael Gaynor was a young man of many good qualities and he has many sincere friends who will unite with is relatives in mourning the death of a loving and devoted son and brother. His remains were brought to Clermont where the funeral services, were held in the Catholic church, Rev. Father Doyle officiating, on Thursday, and his remains brought to Smethport and laid at rest in St. Elizabeth's cemetery. Page 1. Edward J. Cassidy, aged 62 years, died at his home in Ormsby about 6 o'clock Tuesday evening. For a long time he had been a sufferer from cancer. Deceased was a native of Ontario, Canada, where he was born in 1844. For 12 years past he had been employed as a foreman by the United natural Gas co., and was a valued employe. He was a member of the C.M.B.A. and highly esteemed by many friends. Deceased is survived by his widow, one daughter, Katherine, one son, Frank, who live at home, and a brother living in Ohio., Mr. Cassidy and family are well known in Smethport and the news of his death was a sad blow to many friends. The funeral services will be held from the Swedish Lutheran church tomorrow afternoon at 1 o'clock, Rev. Father Dugan officiating, and interment will be in St. Elizabeth's cemetery. Page 1. Ancient History. The tolling of the bell on Monday, the second day of January, 1882, as anxious listeners counted the dismal peals, proclaimed the fact that one ripe in years had passed away. Such was indeed the case. The bell announced the death of Mrs. Lois Niles Taylor, relict of the late Deacon James Taylor, which occurred in this place at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Louise T. Medbery, and her age was ninety-five years. Mrs. Taylor was a native of Cochester, Conn., where she was born in August, 1787. She was married in 1811 and moved to this place in June, 1824, since which time she has resided here. Being a settler of so early a date she was subjected to the many trials and hardships incidental to pioneer life, but with her husband passed through them triumphantly. She was the other of eight children, two of whom survive her one of whom is Mrs. Medbery of this borough, and one the wife of Rev. Dr. Eaton of Franklin, Pa. Being spared so long beyond the allotted three-score years and ten, she was allowed to look upon and affectionately caress the little one of even the fourth generation, and her motherly heart always rejoiced in so doing. (difficult to read section follows) Page 1. Ancient History. The youngest daughter of Mr. John Mullin died Wednesday, Jun 11, 1882, of diphtheria. Barrett. - At the residence of his son, Isaac, in Jackson, Minn., on Saturday, January 7th, 1882, Mr. Thornton Barrett, formerly of Keating, Pa., in the 75th year of his age. Miss Elizabeth J. Young died in the Warren asylum on Wednesday last aged 68 years. The funeral and burial occurred in Jamestown, N.Y. last Friday. Apr 26, 1906: Page 1. Peter Fey an old resident of Open Brook, died at the home of his son on Saturday last, aged about 80 years. The cause of his death was pneumonia. The deceased was born in Ireland and came to this country when a young man. About thirty-five years ago he with his family, settled on the farm where he resided up to the time of his demise. He was honest, hard working man who was highly respected by his friends and neighbors. He is survived by two sons, Peter and Michael. The funeral services were held from the Swedish Lutheran church to this borough, Rev. J.F. Dugan officiating, at 10 o'clock Monday morning. His remains were laid at rest in St. Elizabeth's cemetery. Page 1. Ancient History. Johnny Flynn of Clermont, aged seven years was killed at that place yesterday, March 1, 1882. Together with other lads he was playing around the shutes when he slipped and fell, breaking his neck and causing instant death. Gallup - At Sterling, Conn., Feb. 4, 1882, Henry W. Gallup, son of Wheeler Gallup of Keating township, aged 83 years. Bogische - At his residence in Mayville, Wis., on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 1881, Prof R.B. Bogische, of enlargement of the liver and kidney derangements, in the 42d year of his age. Charles Grantier, a resident of Norwich, who has been suffering for some time with typhoid fever, died at the home of Mr. J.B. Kimball, in Norwich, on Monday, March 6th, 1882, at four o'clock, aged 24 years. The deceased was a young man of much promise, steady, sober and industrious, with a large circle of friends and acquaintances who will greatly miss him. Mrs. Fosmer of Osway, Potter county, died Saturday evening, March 5th, 1882, aged 80 years. She was the mother of our townsman, Gilbert and Silas Lyman. Mrs. Martin Fair of Eldred died on Tuesday of last week after a lingering illness. The deceased was a prominent member of several societies and is survived by a husband and daughter. May 10, 1906: Page 1. Asa C. Gage Is Killed In Irons Hollow. His Head was Badly Crushed Between Two Logs Asa C. Gage, aged 72 years, met with a fatal accident while at work in Irons Hollow on Tuesday morning. Just how the accident happened we have been unable to learn, owing to the fact that his sons who are reported to have been present at the time have gone to Binghamton with the body. There are two reports as to how the accident happened but which is correct we are unable to say. Mr. Gage was working for his sons, William and Hal, who have a contract for hauling logs to the railroad track and loading them on the cars for Elisha K. Kane. One story is to the effect that Mr. Gage, was trailing logs down the side hill and that in some way a log struck him and ran over him, crushing his head and killing him instantly. The other report is that he was assisting in loading logs from the skidway on the cars and that in breaking down one of these skidways he got caught by one of the logs and was crushed as above stated. Breaking down a skidway is the act of loosening the "key" log in a large pile is commonly called in lumberman's parleyance, is always a dangerous piece of work and it is most probable that his is how he met his death. When he was picked up it was almost certain that he was dead, but, however, a doctor was summoned, who stated that death was almost instantaneous. His remains were prepared for burial and taken to his home in Binghamton, N.Y. Page 1. Mrs. Edward McGill, died at her home in Farmers Valley, pa., Friday, May 4, 1906, at 12:45 p.m., after an illness of several weeks, occasioned by the infirmities of her age. Mrs. McGill was born in Ardara, County of Donegal, Ireland, June 22, 1828. At the age of 16 years she left her native home and came to America where she was united in marriage with Mr. Edward McGill, at that time a resident of Tathaqua, Carbon County, Pa. This union was blessed by eleven children, Mrs. Annie Huckman of Coryville, Pa., Neil, who died in infancy; Mrs. James Joy of Philadelphia, deceased; John McGill of Keating township, deceased, Mrs. Grace Feehan of Philadelphia, deceased; P.H. McGill of Eldred, Pa.; E.J. McGill of Turtle Point, Pa.; Joseph McGill who resides on the old homestead, and Peter McGill, Frank McGill and Mrs. L.A. Norton of Lima, O. In September, 1864, Mr. and Mrs. McGill and family moved to McKean county and located on the farm on which they have since resided and from which Mr. McGill preceded his devoted wife to the grave by twelve years. Mrs. McGill was a true, loving wife, a tender, devoted mother, and a kind neighbor and friend. One who always had a good word for everyone. She was an exemplary, true Catholic woman, having been baptized and reared from infancy in the faith. In her death was all example of a good life well spent, she, passing peacefully away, surrounded by many of her children, grandchildren and friends. Her funeral, which was largely attended, was held at the church now in use by the St. Elizabeth's Catholic congregation. In Rev. father Dugan's very excellent sermon, great tribute was worthily paid the deceased. The remains were tenderly laid at rest beside her husband in St. Elizabeth's cemetery. May her soul rest in peace. Page 1. Another old resident of the county has passed to his final rest in the person of J.B. Kimball of Norwich township. Mr. Kimball was a man well known and highly respected throughout this part of the county and his death is sincerely mourned by all who enjoyed the pleasure of his acquaintance. A correspondent sends the following account of his death: "Mr. J.B. Kimball died very suddenly of heart failure at the residence of his son-in-law, J.B. Oviatt, in Norwich township Friday evening, May 4, 1906, at the age of 84 years and 4 days. The deceased was born in Salem, N.H., on April 29, 1822, and came to Pennsylvania about the year 1851 and was married to Miss Mary B. Gallup of Norwich in February, 1855. He is survived by two children, Mrs. J.B. Oviatt of Norwich and William B. Kimball of Newell, Pa. Mr. Kimball was a lifelong Democrat and in his earlier days took a prominent part in the affairs of the township. The funeral services were held at the Union church, Colegrove, Sunday, Rev. M.M. Miner officiating. There was a large number of relatives and sympathizing friends present to pay their last respects to the departed. The remains were at rest in the Colegrove cemetery. Page 1. Ancient History. The wife of Mr. F.B. Dean, the turnkey of the county jail in this place, died on April 19, 1882, at the home of her sister in Owego, N.Y., of typhoid pneumonia. Mrs. Dean was the daughter of Hon. Silas M. Burroughs, one of the most noted member of the New York Senate in 1850-1851, who won an enviable reputation in that State by his Heculean effort to enlarge the canals and reform the system during that session. Mrs. Dean was highly educated. Her mind had been impaired since the death of her son in January last in whom she had centered all her hopes. Since attending the death-bed and obsequies of his wife, Mr. Dean returned to this place in company with his sister, Miss Carrie Dean, who will take charge of the house department of the jail. Page 1. Ancient History. Died, at the residence of Elias Anderson, Smethport, Pa., April 24, 1882, August Bengtson, aged 23 years. Death is always sad but the above was unusually so owing to circumstances connected therewith. IN April 1880, two brothers, August and John Bengtson, came to this country fro Sweden. About the first of last December another brother named Severn came from Sweden and the three (the entire family living except the father, who is in the old country) spent Christmas together in Smethport. John and Severn soon left fo Dagas Mines, Elk Co., Pa., where they were employed as miners. February 17, last, Severn died of typhoid fever aged 27 years, his brother John caring for him during his illness and in so doing contracted the disease. August went from Smethport to attend the funeral of his brother Severn, also care for his brother John who died March 27th, aged 19 years. After seeing the grave closed over his brother, knowing that his last relative in this country was dead, August returned to Smethport. He was not well when he arrived here and soon after was confined to his bed with the same disease of which his brothers died and after about three weeks suffering he died as above stated. The funeral services were held at the residence of Mr. Anderson Saturday afternoon and his remains were interred in Rose Hill cemetery. Judging from the tears shed by the young friends who gathered around his coffin he was highly esteemed by those who knew him. Three brothers buried in three months and not a relative to weep beside the last. Sad indeed. "In the midst of life we are in death." Page 1. Ancient History. Aaron Acre of Port Allegany, well known in this borough, was run over and killed by the cars at Sartwell on Saturday night, May 6, 1882. An inquest was held over his remains and no blame was attached to the railroad employes. Page 1. Ancient History. A sad accident occurred on Monday, May 8, 1882, to Mr. James Sulliven, ex-supervisor of Sergeant township and well known in this borough, which has resulted in his death. He was foreman over a gang of men working on the extension of the Erie R.R. near the big bridge, and while at work a crowbar he was using struck some dynamite caps in his pocket and exploded them. The explosion tore off one of his hands and mad a hole in his side. Inflicting such terrible injuries that he died from the effects shortly afterwards. He was an industrious married man, and his family and many friends sadly mourn his untimely death. Page 1. Ancient History. Duntley. - In Keating township, on Saturday, the 6th day of May, 1882, Stella, daughter of J.H. and C.J. Duntley, aged four months. May 17, 1906: It has been proven beyond a doubt that the body found in Olean creek last week was the remains of Jacob J. Digel, an old resident of this section of the county. The following newspaper clippings tell the sad story: (Article is not included here in its entirely) An item relating thereto was published in the Bradford papers and Friday Chief Swift received word from a man at Farmers Valley stating that his name was Digel and that his father had been missing for several weeks. He said he had a watch corresponding to the on edescribed. The letter concluded that the writer would come to Olean for the purpose of making the dead man's identity a certainty. Yesterday morning two sons arrived in Olean, Frank and Fred Digel. The went to Undertaker Quigley's office and he accompanied them to the Allegany cemetery where the body was disinterred and identified as that of Jacob J. Digel of Coleville, Pa. The remains were taken to Smethport last evening, where they will be laid at rest. About the latter part of March Mr. Digel left left Coleville with $30 and went to Bradford and this was the last time he was seen alive by his relatives. Just how he came to get into the creek will probably remain a mystery. - Sunday's Olean Times. The funeral was held at the Baptist church in this place Tuesday and the remains were buried in Rose Hill cemetery. Despondent and melancholy because of ill health Miss Eva Campbell of Bradford committed suicide last week by taking chloroform. She took the poison Friday afternoon and lived until Saturday morning. She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Campbell, and several sisters. May 24, 1906: Guy Baker, aged 26 years, farmer and teamster, residing near Petroleum Center, was instantly killed by a falling tree Saturday afternoon. He was removing stumps and a tree to which he had attached his tackle was not as firmly rooted as the stump and in falling struck Baker on the head, breaking his skull. He never recovered consciousness. Jun 7, 1906: Page 1. Mrs. M.L. Youmans died at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Stull of Farmers Valley Pa., early Saturday morning June 2d. The funeral services were conducted by Dr. R. M. White of Buffalo at the Valley church and interment at the Coryville cemetery on Monday, June 4th. The deceased was born at Coryville, Pa., march 12th, 1882, and had made her home there and at Farmers Valley most of her life. She attended school at the M_ _ _ State Normal and after graduation in 1900 taught school on year. June 26, 1901 she was united in marriage to M.L. Youmans of Westfield, Pa., and lived at Ormsby, Pa., until failing health necessitated a change of climate. During the last three years in which her health has been failing all has been done that friends and medical skill could do for her and a portion of this time had been spent in California and Colorado but all efforts to effect a cure were of no avail. She was a patent and most cheerful sufferer and leaves behind her the memory of a pure Christian character whose example could but help all who knew her. She loved the daily reading of God's word and the day of her death read the following selections. (Remainder is unreadable) Page 1. Death of Rachel McCarthy. As announced in last weeks MINER the death of Miss Rachel McCarthy occurred at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Jerry McCarthy of East Main street at 11:?? a.m. Thursday Mar ? 1906. (Much of the following is difficult to read) The Rev. Father Dugan in his remarks at the funeral services paid many touching and eloquent tributes so the virtues of Miss McCarthy which will remain long in the memories of his hearts. Beside a father and mother the following brothers and sisters survive William of Chillicothe Ohio, Eugene of Olean, N.Y., David of Mt. Jewett and John of Smethport, Mrs. John Kelly of Peru Kansas, Mrs. W.V. Provin of Bolivar N.Y., Mrs. A.L. Colegrove of Mt. Jewett and Mrs. S.L. McLafferty of Hazelhurst. The funeral services were held at the present quarters of St. Elizabeth's church in the Swedish Lutheran church on _ _ _ street the Rev. J.F. Dugan officiating. Interment was made in St. Elizabeth's cemetery. Card of Thanks. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry McCarthy wish to extend their sincere thanks for the many kindnesses extended during the illness resulting in the death of their daughter, Rachel, also to the general public for many services rendered. Page 3. Miss Biddy Colberg, aged 23 years, and living at Wilcox, Pa., died at the Ridgway hospital Sunday evening at 9 o'clock from injuries which she received at 6 o'clock by being thrown from a buggy in the highway, about 10 miles from here. Miss Colberg was driving in company with a young man when the horse became frightened at automobile and ran away. Peter Palmquist of Clermont died at the County Home last Saturday, aged 69 years. Jun 14, 1906: Page 1. Harrison W. Georgia died at his home in State Line Mills, Pa., early Friday morning, June 1st. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Adams of Ceres, N.Y., at the home and interment was made in the Portville cemetery on Monday, June 4th. The deceased was born in the town of Newfield, Tompkins county, N.Y., on Oct. 14, 1829, and lived his early life in Tioga, Chemung and Tompkins counties, N.Y. From Chemung county he moved his family to Lycoming county, Pa., where they resided two years at Roaring Branch, Two years at Carpenter and nine years at Williamsport, coming from the latter place to Smethport in 1881. During the nine years residence in this borough Mr. Georgia made many friends here. At the time of his residence here he and his son, Willis, had change of S.S. Bullis saw mill which was located in the eastern part of the borough. During this period he also conducted a general store. He was a well esteemed member of the Smethport Baptist church and the I.O.O.F. lodge, No 1189, being one of its charter members. In 1890 he moved his family to State Line Mills, where he lived until his death. He had been a patient sufferer from rheumatism for about eight months, being practically helpless the greater part of the time. He leaves to mourn his loss one son and four daughters, as follows: Mrs. Elnora A. Jones and Mrs. Mary E. Hicks of Williamsport; Willis Z. Georgia and Mrs. Clara A. Turner of State Line Mills, and Mrs. Maria L. Ayresworth of Endeavor, Pa. Michael Coffey, one of Bradford's oldest and well known citizens, died at his home in that city Sunday evening, at the advanced age of 86 years. He is survived by two sons and a daughter. Jun 21, 1906: Page 1. Ancient History. Died. - In Smethport, Sunday, October 1st, 1882, Esek Smith, aged 77 years. The remains were interred in Norwich cemetery Tuesday. In Norwich township at one o'clock, Thursday morning, October 5, 1882, of typhoid fever, Clementine, daughter of Theron H. and Sarah Colegrove, aged 10 years. Will be interred in Norwich cemetery at 11 a.m. to-morrow. Arthur, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Cunningham, died at the home of his parents at 385 North Seventh Street, Olean, on Friday, June 15, 1906. The remains were brought to Smethport of Saturday and the funeral services were held at the residence of the deceased's grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Cunningham on Main on Sunday, Rev. W. W. Harris officiating and the remains were laid at rest in Rose Hill cemetery. Mrs. Elizabeth Crawford, mother of Mrs. D.E. Mallory of Bradford, died in Buffalo Tuesday evening. Jun 28, 1906: Page 1. Ancient History. Little Susie, only child of W.F. Peck, foreman and business manager of the MINER office, died Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 3, 1883, after a few days only of suffering. She was taken sick Saturday evening with acute form of cholera infantum, and sank steadily until she fell asleep in the arms of Him who hast said, "Suffer little children to come unto Me, for of such is the kingdom of Heaven.' She was a bright, lovable child, and during her brief existence of but little over a year had entwined herself in the hearts of all around her. The funeral which took place this Thursday morning was attended by a large circle of friends and relatives who mingled their tears with the heartbroken young parents and supported them with their sympathies and consolation. Rev. W.B. Wagoner, former pastor of the M.E. church of this place, conducted the funeral services, which was rendered by him exceedingly affecting and appropriate. In behalf of Mr. and Mrs. Peck we want to express their deep felt gratitude to their friends in Smethport - one and all - for the kindness _ _ _ _ extended to them in their sad bereavement. Peter Nelson, a prominent Swedish resident of Kane, died of cancer last Wednesday evening, aged 58 years. He is survived by a family of eleven children, including Mrs. Minnie Ruum(?) of this place. Miss Florence Boyd, a teacher in the Port Allegany school, died at Galeton last week. She was aged about 23 years, and was a most estimable and popular young lady. This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/pafiles/ File size: 41.0 Kb