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  McKean County Miner 1919
  DEATHS IN MCKEAN COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA JULY-DECEMBER 1919
  THE MCKEAN COUNTY MINER NEWSPAPER, (SMETHPORT)
  
  The following death notices appeared in the McKean County Miner from July thru 
  December during the year of 1919.  The date of publication is shown prior to 
  the item(s).  There is no implication that this is all that may have been 
  published in these editions since some editions may be missing and many of the 
  pages or portions thereof are unreadable.  
  Transcribed by Ronald J. Reid, 2010
  
  July 3, 1919.
  
  Page 1.
  Death Of Mrs. J.C. Cunningham
    On Tuesday at 11:50 p.m. occurred the death of Mrs. J.C. Cunningham at her 
  home on East Main street after a long illness.  While family and friends knew 
  that the end was approaching death’s final summons came as a shock.  She was a 
  most estimable woman, one who had many friends and retained their loyal 
  regard.  She was a faithful and loving mother, a neighbor always willing to 
  give unsparingly of her services when needed, and throughout her long and 
  painful illness brave and uncomplaining.  A good woman has passed to her final 
  reward.
    Elizabeth Spencer Butterfield Cunningham was born at Hinsdale, N.Y., May 2, 
  1839.  Nineteen years ago, which was seven years after the death of her first 
  husband, she married John C. Cunningham of this place and had since made 
  Smethport her home.  She had three children by her first husband, a son, who 
  died, Mrs. A.R. Braden of Clarington, Pa., and Mrs. Mary Wallace of 
  Smethport.  Her husband, a Civil War veteran also survives and the bereaved 
  ones have the sincere sympathy of the community.
    The funeral will be held this afternoon at 2 o’clock at the house, the Rev. 
  Arthur Gregson officiating.  Burial in Rose Hill cemetery.
  
  Page 4.
  Eldred:  A fatal accident occurred on Newal creek Wednesday afternoon which 
  resulted in the death of Leonard Splain, a resident of that district.  Mr. 
  Splain who is about fifty year of age, had been in Eldred that day and started 
  home at about 2 o’clock. Over the hill at the head of Canfield hollow, it is 
  very steep and soon after reaching the top, and in going down the other side 
  the horses became frightened and started to run down the steep road.  The 
  exact facts will never be known but the road shows that Mr. Splain clung to 
  the reins and was dragged to the bottom of the hill, a distance of about half 
  a mile before the heavy wagon overturned onto him and the horses fell.  The 
  accident was not discovered until about two hours after it happened and the 
  unfortunate man had been dead for some time when found, probably killed 
  outright.  He leaves a widow, one brother, Tim Splain of Newell Creek, and one 
  sister, Mrs. Margaret Daly of Coraopolis Pa.  The funeral will be held from 
  the Catholic church, Sartwell, tomorrow forenoon and interment made in the 
  cemetery at that place.
  
  July 10, 1919.
  
  Page 1.
    William W. Bell, former president of the First National Bank of Bradford, 
  and one of the best known residents of McKean County, dropped dead on the lawn 
  of his home on Kennedy street, that city, at an early hour Saturday morning.  
  Mr. Bell arose feeling in his usual health and before breakfast went to the 
  lawn for the purpose of cutting the grass.  While so engaged death overtook 
  him.  He is survived by a wife, three sons, and two daughters.
  
  Page 1.
  Dr. Fred W. Winger, former mayor of Bradford, and a most widely known citizen 
  of the county, died at his home in that city Monday evening.  He was 64 years 
  of age and is survived by a wife and two sons.
  
  Page 4.
  Mt. Jewett:  George Baptie, a highly respected citizen of Mt. Jewtt, died 
  Saturday, June 28, his death being caused by Asertess, better known as 
  Bright’s disease and Arterioscloroosio the contributory cause.
    He was 79 years of age and unmarried.  He had been a resident in Mt. Jewett 
  for the past 11 or 12 years.  Being in the service of the Tide Water Pipe Co., 
  for 25 years was retired by the Co. and has been a resident in Mt. Jewett 
  since that time.  Mr. Baptie is survived by three brothers and one sister.  He 
  was born in Scotland.
    Short funeral services were conducted by Rev. Livingston Monday afternoon at 
  his residence on Oberg Ave.  On Tuesday morning the remains were taken to 
  Kent, Ohio for burial.  Mt. Jewett regrets the loss of such a valuable citizen 
  as Mr. Baptie had been.
  
  July 17, 1919.
  
  Page 1.
  Card of Thanks
    We desire to express our most sincere thanks to the Employers and employees 
  of Norwich Sawmill and all others for their kind assistance at the sad 
  accident of Henry Bertschinger and the sympathy and the beautiful flowers at 
  the funeral.
    Frederick A. Bertschinger and Relatives.
  
  Page 3.
    William Jerome Swetman of Waterloo, N.Y, entered into rest June 28, at the 
  age of 74 years.  He had lived in that town for thirty years and was highly 
  respected. He leaves a widow and nine children to mourn their loss, a 
  daughter, Mrs. John A. Karlen being a resident of Smethport.  The funeral was 
  held July 1, and all the children and sixteen grandchildren were in attendance 
  at the last sad rites.
  
  July 24, 1919.
  
  Page 1.
  Killed By Lightning
    Though the baby sitting on her knee escaped unharmed, Mrs. Henry Brawand of 
  Johnsonburg, was instantly killed by a bolt of lightning that struck the 
  family home Monday evening.  A child of years also in the room escaped injury 
  from ball of fire that damaged interior of the house considerably.  Two older 
  sons on the porch close to the room in which their mother was sitting also 
  escaped.  They made the discovery of the unusual and tragic circumstances of 
  the fatal shock to their mother, while the baby, two months old, was unharmed 
  upon her lap. – Kane Republican.
  
  Page 3.
  C.V. Gillis of Kane, aged 78, well known and highly respected throughout the 
  county died at the Kane Summit Hospital Wednesday of last week, following an 
  illness that has extended over a period of two years.  Squire Gillis, as his 
  many friends called him is survived by one daughter, Anna C. Gillis and two 
  sons, James Harry Gillis and Caudius B. Gillis, besides four grandchildren, 
  Misses Marion, Margaret, Lenore and Frank Gillis.
  
  Page 8.
  Port Allegany:   Friends of Will Johnson were greatly surprised and sadden to 
  learn of his death which occurred Wednesday morning at 4:30 at the home of Mr. 
  and Mrs. Harry Tenbrook of Voner Street.  Mr. Johnson, who has been ill since 
  last November had gone there for a visit and was taken suddenly much worse, 
  suffering a hemmorage which caused his death.  Mr. Johnson who has spent the 
  greater part of his life in Port Allegany and vicinity was born in Eastern 
  Pennsylvania about sixty-three years ago.  He was married to Rose Wolcott in 
  1883, who preceded him to the Great Beyond last November.  He leaves to mourn 
  his loss three children, Ray, who resides near Pittsburgh, Pa., Hale, who has 
  recently returned from U.S. Service with the Marines and one daughter, Rita.  
  Three children being deceased, Wallace, 16 years of age, Mary, age 5 years, 
  and Hattie May, about two years.  He was a member of the M.E. Church , a 
  Maccabee, a Modern woodman and a Royal Neighbor.  “Will” as he was familiary 
  called was a good friend, a faithful worker and congenial companion and his 
  loss will be deeply felt in the community.
    The Report-Argus joins his hosts of friends in extending sympathy to the 
  doubly bereaved children.
    Funeral Services at the Tenbrook home, Friday at 2 p.m., Rev. E.C., Platz, 
  officiating.  Interment was made in the Fairview Cemetery.
  
  July 31, 1919.
  
  Page 1.
    Mrs. Martha Brennan Clothier, wife of Wm. P. Clothier, Jr., of Buffalo, 
  N.Y., died at the Homeopathic Hospital in that city on Sunday July 27th after 
  several weeks’ illness.
    She was born in Bradford, Pa., the youngest daughter of John W. and Sarah 
  Brennan and came to Smethport in early childhood when the family moved here, 
  upon the election of her father as Treasurer of McKean County.  She received 
  her education in Smethport Public Schools, and later attended the State Normal 
  School at Fredonia.  In the year 1905 she married Mr. Clothier, and has since 
  resided in Buffalo, where funeral services were held at the Linwood Ave. M.E. 
  church, where she had long been a member of the choir, on Tuesday, July 29th, 
  at 2:00 P.M., conducted by the Rev. Dr. Elmer E. Helms, of Philadelphia, Pa., 
  who has twice been her pastor, his firs charge having been at Smethport, where 
  she first joined the church in girlhood and who received her by letter into 
  the Linwood Ave. Church after her marriage.  The services were participated in 
  by Tyrian chapter No. 610, Order of Eastern Star, whose members were seated in 
  a body.
  
   The remains were brought to Smethport to the home of her mother where a short 
  service was conducted on Wednesday morning by the Rev. Arthur Gregson of the 
  Methodist Episcopal Church here, where for years Mrs. Clothier was active in 
  church work.  Interment followed in the Rose Hill Cemetery.
    She is survived by her husband, one son, Henry B., her mother, Mrs. J.W. 
  Brennan of Smethport, three sisters, Mrs. M.J. Gallup, of St. Anthony, Ida., 
  Mrs. R.S. blowers of Westfield, N.Y., Mrs. Edna B. Warren of Smethport, and 
  one brother, George W. Brennan of Wellsville, Kansas.
  
  Page 1.
    At 11:30 a.m., Sunday, Mrs. George Warner passed away at her home corner 
  Union and North streets, this town.  The end came very peacefully without pain 
  and she was conscious almost to the last, recognizing all who were in the room 
  with her.  She was a good Christian woman, a devoted wife and Mother, and one 
  highly esteemed by all who knew her.
    Ina May Warner was born in Carrtown, Tioga county, Pa., April 11, 1868.  She 
  is survived by her husband, George Warner and two sons, Loren L., aged 16 
  years and Elwood N., 14 years.  Also surviving are three sisters and one 
  brother; Mrs. Josephine Whittemore, Mrs. Grace Carpenter, Mrs. Gertrude 
  Carpenter and Arthur Duryea, all of Eldred.  The bereaved ones have the 
  sincere sympathy of the Miner.  The funeral was held at the Warner home 
  Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock, Rev. S.S. Stoddard of Hazelhurst officiating.  
  The remains were taken to Eldred and interred in Oak Hill cemetery.
  
  Page 1.
    News was received here Monday of the death of Hon. Allan Studholme at his 
  home in Hamilton, Ontario.
  The late Mr. Studholme had been for many years a member of the Ontario 
  legislature representing Hamilton East in that body up to the time of his 
  death.  He was known throughout Canada as a great champion of labor interest 
  and was one of the principal supporters of the hydro-electric system in 
  Ontario.
    The late Mr. Studholme was born in Birmingham, England, seventy-three years 
  ago and went to Canada as a young man.  His name was a familiar one in labor 
  circles in the dominion and his aid being invoked many times in the settlement 
  of labor difficulties.  He was in good health up to a week or so ago, in spite 
  of his age, and the stroke of apoplexy which caused his death was entirely 
  unexpected.
    Besides his wife he is survived by three son, Foster Studholme, mayor of 
  Olean, Gordon Studholme of Olean and Edward Studholme of Smethport and one 
  daughter, Mrs. L. Morrow, of Hamilton, Ont.
    His three sons and daughter were at his bedside when the end came Mrs. E.A. 
  Studholme left Tuesday for Hamilton to attend the funeral which was held 
  yesterday afternoon.
  
  Page 2.
    An automobile accident occurred in Bradford Thursday night and as the result 
  of it one man is dead, the second is in a serious condition suffering with 
  bodily contusions and perhaps a fractured skull.  The third man was 
  uninjured.  The dead man is John A. Conwell, employed for a number of years as 
  a gauger by the Tide Water Pipe company in Bradford and Cyclone.  The injured 
  man is William Shannon, employed by the South Penn. At Cyclone while the 
  uninjured man is E.T. English, an employe of the Tide Water company at Cyclone.
    At 11:30 o’clock Thursday night Conwell, Shannon and English were passing 
  out High street on their way home in a new Ford runabout.  Not long after they 
  left the end of the pavement the car left the road on the west side, skidded 
  down toward the sidewalk where it smashed into a pile of broken tile, then 
  jumped to a mound of earth beyond and somersaulted.  The car when it finished 
  in its downward career was standing on its top and pointing north.  The 
  sidewalk nearby was torn up for a number of feet showing the path of the car.
    Deceased was well known in Bradford and Simpson and vicinity, where he had 
  been employed for several years.   He was highly regarded by all who knew 
  him.  He is survived by his mother and one sister, who reside on Belleview 
  avenue, Bradford and three brothers, William Conwell, of Coalinga, Calif., 
  Robert of Mounds Okla., and Edward Conwell of Cyclone, who is proprietor of a 
  general store there.
  
  Page 3.
    Another World War Veteran answers the call of the Great commander, William 
  Knapp, Jr., who has been employed by the Olean Electric Light and Power Co. 
  since returning from service with the A.E.F. suddenly met his death while at 
  work in city, Thursday, P.M. July 17th as a result of coming in contact with a 
  live wire which caused his instant death.  William was one of Port Allegany’s 
  finest soldiers, having passed his examination with the highest marks, nearly 
  a perfect specimen of manhood, according to the army requirements.  He 
  belonged to Co. H. of the 317th infantry and saw much active service at the 
  front.  In a letter at this time he wrote he was glad to be helping fight 
  God’s battles instead of being at home in safety.  A brave loyal hearted young 
  American he certainly proved himself to be and one whom we can ill afford to 
  lose.  He leaves to mourn his untimely death his wife and one step daughter 
  Vernice Knapp, of Costello, also two daughters, Vera and Mary Knapp, his 
  parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Knapp Sr., three brothers, Nathan, Frank, Who 
  returned last week from France where he has been serving with the 59th 
  Pioneers and Edward, besides five sisters, Mrs. Emma Vanover, Mrs. Leda 
  Castle, Flossie, Lucinda, and Ella Knapp.
  
  Page 3.
    Joseph E.C. Dufton, the eleven months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Dufton 
  of Liberty died Wednesday at about 1:30 A.M.  Death was due to accidental 
  drowning.  Funeral was held at the home Friday, 1 P.M., Rev. Adams 
  officiating.  Burial in Fairview Cemetery.  His death was a shock to the 
  Community.  He was a dear little fellow and loved by all who knew him and 
  though he is gone, he is not forgotten.  Our heart-felt sympathy is extended 
  to the bereaved parents.  Those out of town who attended the funeral were Mrs. 
  Jane Strong of Kingsport, Tenn.; Mrs. Harry Shurs of Emporium, Mr. Will wood, 
  Mr. and Mrs. Sam Barbour of Betula and Mr. and Mrs. Flint Button and Mrs. Fred 
  Dufton of Port Allegany.
  
  Page 8.
    Carl Jessup of Eldred, former interstate and international baseball leagues 
  pitcher, was instantly killed Saturday afternoon at Prentissvale by a bolt of 
  lightning which struck a tree under which he had sought shelter from the storm.
    In company with Albert Wolcott, team owner, and Ray Wolcott teamster, Jessup 
  was moving a drilling machine from Dallas City to the Hamlin and Tanner lease 
  at Indian Creek.  The three men with three teams had reached Prentissvale when 
  they were overtaken by the storm.  Ray Wolcott found refuge in a hay stack and 
  Jessup ran to a tree.  Albert Wolcott was on his way to join the latter when 
  the bolt struck the tree and Jessup was instantly killed.  Albert Wolcott and 
  three horses were knocked down but recovered.
    Jessup, who was 37 years old, formerly pitched for the buffalo club of the 
  international league; played with Kane of the Interstate in 1905 and later was 
  a member of the Bradford team of the Interstate.  He was popular with fans 
  throughout this section and was generally esteemed by team mates and managers.
    He is survived by his wife; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.S. Jessup of Olean, 
  two brothers and one sister.
    The body was taken in charge by Undertaker Marsh of Eldred, prepared for 
  burial and later removed to his home.  Funeral services were held at 2 o’clock 
  Tuesday afternoon at the home.
  
  August 7, 1919.
  
  Page 1.
    Mrs. Priscella Studholme, mother of E.A. Studholme of this place and widow 
  of the late Allan Studholm, passed away at her home in Hamilton, Ont., Sunday 
  afternoon.  Mrs. Studholme had been ill for some time.  It is believed that 
  the death of her husband, Monday, July 28th brought about a shock, which 
  resulted in her death.  Surviving Mrs. Studholme are three sons, foster and 
  Gordon Studholme, both of Olean, N.Y.  Edward Studholme of Smethport, Pa., and 
  one daughter, Mrs. L. Morrow, of Hamilton, Ont.  The funeral was held 
  yesterday afternoon.  Mr. and Mrs. E.A. Studholme left Monday to attend the 
  funeral having returned last Saturday evening from attending the funeral of 
  Mr. Studholme’s father.
    
  Page 1.
    William Evans, one of Smethport’s most highly respected citizens died at his 
  home on Bank Street, Thursday night at midnight, August 1, 1919, in his 70th 
  year.  His death was caused by a complication of ailments.
    William Evans was born at Annin Creek, January 22, 1849, a son of John and 
  Sally Tubbs Evans.  When a small child he moved with his parents of Norwich 
  Corners.  He was united in marriage to Mida Gallup daughter of the late 
  Orville Gallup, and in 1898 he and his family moved to Smethport, where they 
  have since resided.  To this happy union were born three daughters, Mrs. M.J. 
  Welch, of Olean; Mrs. E.W. Strong of Smethport; and Mrs. Lee Stull, of 
  Stulltown, all of whom with the widow survive to mourn the death of a kind and 
  affectionate husband and father.  He also is survived by five grandchildren 
  and the following brothers and sisters; Henry Evans of Olean; Orin Evans, of 
  Ceres; Charles Evans of Chicago; Mrs.Malvina Carter of emporium; Mrs. Fedelia 
  Smith of Crosby; Mrs. Anna Gallup of Colegrove and Mrs. Lily Richards of 
  Buffalo.
    Mr. Evans had been sick for the past 18 months and for the last 6 months of 
  his illness was bedridden.  He was a most patient sufferer through his long 
  illness, never complaining at his hard lot.  He was a faithful member of the 
  Baptist church.
    For many years previous to his sickness Mr. Evans was the faithful and 
  conscientious sexton of the Rose Hill cemetery.
    The funeral services were held at his late home on Bank Street, Sunday 
  afternoon at two o’clock, the Rev. Guy L. Margeson, pastor of the Baptist 
  church, officiating and his remains were laid to rest in Rose Hill cemetery.
  
  Page 3.
    Alfred Camoletti died Friday at the McGranor Hospital after a couple months 
  illness of complication of diseases.  He had recently been discharged from the 
  army and had since been working at Straights, Pa.  He has no relatives.  The 
  remains were taken in charge by Angelo English, a fellow countryman, and 
  burial was made at Coudersport on Monday. – Reporter-Argus.
  
  Page 7.
  Eldred:  Charles E. Morse a veteran of the civil war and a former resident of 
  Eldred, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Charles Friedman, near Akron, 
  O., last Friday.  The old comrade had been in poor health for a long time.  He 
  was well advanced in years, and for a long time conducted a repair shop on Elm 
  street.  Interment was made at Chafee, N.Y., his former home.
  
  Page 7.
  Eldred:  Mrs. Wallach Vandamark of Shinglehouse died at the hospital in Port 
  Allegany following an operation.  She was 45 years old and leaves a husband 
  and 9 children.
  
  August 14, 1919.
  
  Page 1.
    Asa Champlin, one of Coryville’s highly respected citizens died at his home, 
  Thursday morning at half past nine, Aug. 7, 1919.  His death was caused by a 
  complication of ailments.  Also five weeks before his death he fell and broke 
  his hip causing him to be a great sufferer.
    Asa Champlin was born in Coventry, Chenango County, N.Y., July 23, 1832, a 
  son of Asa and Kesiah Champlin.  When a young man he came here to work for Mr. 
  Ruben C. Kent.  He was united in marriage to America Kent, daughter of Ruben 
  C. and Prudence Kent in 1857.  He enlisted in the Civil War and served two 
  years and two months and then received an honorable discharge.  He was the 
  last one of a family of ten children.
    To this happy union were born four children, Ervin Champlin, of South 
  Livonia, N.Y., Mrs. Alta Roes, Coryville, Pa., Eli Champlin, Buffalo, N.Y., 
  Mrs. Effie Hartson, Rochester, N.Y., all of whom with the widow survive to 
  mourn the death of a kind and loving husband and father.  He is also survived 
  by sixteen grandchildren and twenty one great-grand children.
    The funeral services were held at his late home at Coryville Sunday 
  afternoon at two o’clock, the Rev. I.W. Williams of Fredonia, N.Y., Pastor of 
  the Seventh-day-Adventist church, officiating.  The remains were laid at rest 
  in the Coryville cemetery, also the G.A.R. held memorial services at the grave.
  
  Page 1.
    Report comes here of the death of Albert H. Mayo, at Washington, Pa.  
  Particulars are lacking.  Deceased was formerly postmaster here and identified 
  with the business interests of Eldred for years.  He was a veteran and had 
  many friends who will grieve to learn his death. – Eldred Eagle.
  
  Page 2.
  Mt. Jewett:  Mrs. F.F. Willman, one of Mt. Jewett’s highly respected women, 
  died at the Kane hospital Kane, Pa., Friday August 1st of typhoid pneumonia, 
  from which trouble she has suffered for the past six weeks.  Mrs. Willman nee 
  Anna A. Malmstrom was born at Kane Pa., and was 35 years, 3 months and 29 days 
  old at her death.  She was united with Mr. F.F. Willman in 1903, and with him 
  had been a resident of Mt. Jewett for the past 14 years.  They were blessed 
  with two boys, Howard and Raymond.  Besides her husband and two children who 
  survive her re three sisters and four brothers; Mrs. Alfred Carlson, Mrs. J.A. 
  Willman, Mrs. Carl Bengston, Oscar, Albert, Victor and Charles all of Kane.  
  Funeral services were held at Kane Monday, Rev. F.M. Hall of Kane and Rev. 
  C.B. Livingston of Mt. Jewett officiating, after which the remains were taken 
  to Forest Lawn cemetery, Kane, for interment.  Thirty some people were in 
  attendance at the funeral service from Mt. Jewett.  The following acted as 
  pall bearers; O.S. Gahagan, A.A. Mitchell, G.L. Harpst, A.L. Engstrom, Arthur 
  Hook and Hartley Adair, all of Mt. Jewett.  Mr. Willman and children have the 
  sympathy of the Herald and people of Mt. Jewett in their bereavement.
  
  Page 2.
  Port Allegany:  Mr. and Mrs. F.C. Retzer were called to Wilcox the first of 
  the week on account of the death of Mr. Retzers brother at that place.  The 
  funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon.
  
  Page 7.
    Zack S. Brunner, one of Indian Creek’s oldest and best known residents, died 
  at the Warren hospital last Friday morning, after a short illness of a general 
  breakdown, both physical and mental, following a stroke on July 10th.  He had 
  gradually failed in health since the death of his wife, two years ago.  
  Deceased was born at Irwin, Pa., May 3, 1847.  On September 12, 1874 he was 
  united in marriage to Miss Anna Thomas, at Brady’s Bend, Pa., and about 30 
  years ago moved his family to Indian creek, where he had since resided.  He 
  was a man who enjoyed the friendship of a large circle of friends, apparently 
  of a rugged nature and his collapse and sudden death was a great surprise to 
  all.  The death of his life’s companion two years ago was a severe shock to 
  him, and he seemed to weaken from that time.  Most of his life was spent in 
  the oil business and he reared a family of ten children who survive and of 
  whom he was justly proud, a son Frank dying a few years ago.  In the social 
  life of the vicinity in which he lived, he was prominent and was a member of 
  the Eldred lodges F. and A.M.; I.O.O.F. and grange.  The funeral services were 
  held from the M.E., church, here, Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock, Rev. E.J. 
  Fairweather officiating and interment was made in Oak Hill, the burial being 
  under ritual of the Masonic order.  Surviving are six sons: John of Duke 
  Center, Harry, Forrest, Staley and George of Indian Creek, and Bryan in France 
  and 4 daughters, Mrs. W.H. Lemmex of Indian Creek, Mrs. E.E. Rounds, of Tulsa 
  Okla., Mrs. Eugene Hitchcock of Slack Hollow, Mrs. Ada Irwin of North Branch, 
  and they have the sympathy of a community in their bereavement.
  
  August 21, 1919.
  
  Page 1.
    Pinned beneath a large Overland touring car which went over a steep 
  embankment about 4:30 o’clock Friday afternoon, John E. Morrows, 54, Bradford 
  was almost instantly killed, while his mother-in-law, aged 75, who was riding 
  in the front seat with Mr. Morrow, was also caught under the car and had her 
  collar bone broken.  The other passengers – Mrs. Morrow and two children and 
  Miss Alice Sinclair, of Indiana, Pa., escaped injury.
    The accident occurred at almost the same spot on the burning Well road where 
  P.L. Golden, Jr., also of Bradford, was killed last summer.
    According to the story told Undertaker A.O. Lantz of Mt., Jewett, to whose 
  morgue the body of the dead man was taken after the fatality, Mr. Morrow was 
  not driving fast but turned out on the road to pass the car of Sidney Burdick 
  of Smethport, who was picking berries in the woods.
    Just after the Morrow party had passed the Burdick car, they felt the back 
  end of their own car, as they described it, sag, and then the crash came, the 
  car toppling over the embankment and turning completely over, pinning Morrow 
  and Mrs. Harris under it but throwing the others who were in the back seat, 
  clear.
    One feeble call for help came from the suffering man and then he expired.
  (There is more article about how the accident occurred and the status of the 
  road)
    Mr. Morrow was about 54 years old and is survived by his widow and two 
  children.  He was also the father of Lieutenant Morrow who was killed a few 
  months since at a flying field near Detroit and whose body was brought to 
  Bradford for interment.
  
  Page 1.
    Frank R. foster, Clerk of the Courts and an ex-County Commissioner, died at 
  his home here yesterday noon.  Mr. Foster had been confined to the house about 
  seven weeks, a complication of ailments causing his death.
    He was a man widely known throughout the county and possessed of many 
  friends to whom news of his death causes sincere sorrow.  He was born in 
  Gasport, N.Y., June 2, 1849, and came to Smethport about 40 years ago where he 
  was engaged in the drug business for 25 years, a portion of the time in 
  Bradford.  In 1893 he was elected county commissioner and served three years 
  on the board with Sheldon Jewett of Custer City and T.F. Hungiville of 
  Smethport.  During the past 15 years he had filled various positions in the 
  court house, several terms as clerk of the courts, which office he held at the 
  time of his death.  He was a generous, broad-minded man, a citizen ever ready 
  to work for the welfare of the town and an active member in various fraternal 
  organizations.  He married Miss Flora Burlingame, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 
  H.L. Burlingame of Kasson, who died a number of years ago.  A daughter, Mrs. 
  Harry Zaner, of Erie survives.  She has been in constant attendance upon her 
  father during his illness.  A half-brother, D.E. Hubbard of Knapp Creek also 
  survives.
    He was a member of various Masonic bodies, K.O.T.M., ?O.O.?. and perhaps 
  other organizations, information on that topic not being at hand.
    Plans last night were for holding the funeral, Friday afternoon at 2 
  o’clock, at St. Lukes church of which Mr. Foster was a member, Rev. W.E. 
  Vandyke will officiate.  Burial in Rose Hill cemetery.
  
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    An especially sad and deplorable death was that of Mrs. Claud L. Denning 
  which occurred Friday noon at her home in Smethport.  Mrs. Denning gave birth 
  to a son about two weeks ago and was thought to be on the road to recovery, 
  when a sudden relapse Friday caused her death within a few hours.
    Mrs. Edith Denning was a daughter of the late Rev. and Mrs. L.T. Hawkins of 
  Arcade, N.Y., and was born in Conessius, N.Y., October 6, 1882.  She married 
  Claude L. Denning of Smethport in 1907.  Six little children are left to mourn 
  the death of a loving mother who devoted her life to their welfare while the 
  husband is well nigh heart-broken at his loss.  The bereaved ones have the 
  sympathy of the entire community.  The names of the children and their ages 
  are as follows:  Russell, 11 years; Ruth, 10 years; Claude 7; Jerome, 6; Joan, 
  4 and the baby, Howard two weeks.  A Brother, B.W. Hawkins of buffalo and two 
  sisters, Mrs. Grace D. Rewalt, Madison, S. Da., and Mrs. Elizabeth Hill, 
  Holley, N.Y. also survive.
    The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at St. Luke’s church, the Rev. W.E. 
  Vandyke officiating.  Interment was in Rose Hill cemetery.
  
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    The death of Mrs. Emma Weinman took place Monday evening about seven o’clock 
  as a result of pneumonia and other complications.  She had been ill about a 
  week.
    The funeral services were held this afternoon at the home on Main street, 
  Rev. D.W. Lloyd of the Baptist church, of which church she was a member, 
  officiated and interment was made in the Port Allegany Cemetery. The Order of 
  Eastern Star had charge of the services at the cemetery.
    Mrs. Weinman was born at Bambridge, N.Y., September 15th, 1856, moving from 
  there to Hancock, N.Y in her early childhood.  On February 25, 1886 she was 
  married there to John A. Weinman.  Mr. and Mrs. Weinman resided there until 
  moving her about twenty years ago, when Mr. Weinman became interested in the 
  Weinman chemical Company at that place.
    She is survived by her husband, John A. Weinman, one daughter, Hazel, one 
  sister, Miss Ida Covey and one brother, A.E. Covey of Sidney, N.Y.  Mrs. 
  Weinman was a very estimable woman and had a wide circle of friends.  The 
  entire community joins the bereaved family in mourning her loss.
    Among the out of town relatives and friends who attended the funeral were 
  A.E. Covey of Sidney, N.Y., Mr. and Mrs. R.L. Skinner of Cleveland O., W.H. 
  Whetlock and wife of Deposit, N.Y., Ruth Lakin of Hancock, N.Y., Mrs. Homer 
  Anderson of Johnson City, N.Y., M.L. App of Coudersport and Mr. and Mrs. S.H. 
  Elder of Coleville and Mrs. W.S. Decker of Norristown, Pa.
  
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    Minnie, wife of the late John Witt, died at her home on East Street Monday 
  afternoon at 1:30 p.m.
    Mrs. Witt had been a great sufferer for the past year with cancer, but bore 
  her suffering uncomplaingly.  She was a devout member of St. Lukes Episcopal 
  church, and was highly esteemed by all who knew her.
    She is survived by one son, Arthur Witt of this place, and two sisters.
      The remains were taken Tuesday to her former home in Honesdale, Pa., where 
  the funeral services will be held today and interment made in the family plot 
  beside her husband.
  
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    Mrs. Philomene Dumont died at her home at Point Marion Sunday, August 10th, 
  from the effects of apoplexy.  She was 59 years of age and is survived by her 
  husband, Mr. emit Dumont and two brothers.  She is an aunt of Endore Mentor 
  and victor Zabean of Mt. Jewett.  Funeral services were held at Point Marion 
  after which the remains were brought to Mt. Jewett for burial, Wednesday, 
  August 13, and were laid to rest at Mt. Nebo cemetery along side of her son 
  Alfred, who died a number of years ago at Hazelhurst.  Mr. and Mrs. Dumont 
  were residents of Hazlehurst 41 years ago.  The many friends of Mt. Jewett and 
  Hazelhurst extend their sympathy to the bereaved husband.  Mr. Dumont will 
  return to Point Marion the first of next week.
  
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    Albert H. Mayo died at his home in Washington, Pa., on the evening of 
  Friday, August 1st, death being caused by acute bladder trouble.  He had been 
  in poor health for some time.
    Deceased was born at Hampton, Me., on the 20th of December, 1840, being the 
  youngest of seven children.  He came to Eldred with his family in the early 
  eighties and identified himself with the business interests continuously up 
  till his removal to Washington, Pa., several years ago.  During his business 
  activities here Mr. Mayo took interest in public matters and served as a 
  postmaster and at no less than four different times was elected as a school 
  director of the borough schools.  He was a veteran of the Civil war, and 
  always took an active interest in the affairs of the local Post in which he 
  retained membership at the time of his death.  He was also a member of the 
  Eldred Lodge F.&A.M.
    Since moving to Washington, he had undergone one or two operations, and 
  recovered very nicely from them, but when the last one came he made but little 
  effort to fight longer for life.  He leaves one son, Fred of Beaver, Pa., and 
  one daughter, Miss Alberta, who is a teacher at Atlantic City, N.J., and one 
  brother, Attorney E.R. Mayo, the last of the family at Smethport.
    The funeral services were held from the Masonic Temple in Washington Sunday, 
  August 3d, and interment was made in the cemetery at that place. – Eagle.
  
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  Eldred:  Mrs. Lew Dunning died at her residence on Main street at 3:15 
  o’clock, yesterday morning, after an illness of about a year, death being 
  caused by consumption.  Deceased was 26 years of age, being born April 17, 
  1893.  She leaves her husband and one little daughter to mourn her death, also 
  three sisters and two brothers of Andover, N.Y.  Deceased had lived in Eldred 
  but a few years during which time she made many friends who are saddened by 
  her early demise.  About a year ago her health began to fail but she bore up 
  bravely until she finally was compelled to give up and she was then taken to 
  the sanitarium at Cresson, Pa., for treatment but without avail for she failed 
  to improve and she was a few weeks ago brought home where she has gradually 
  weakened under the ravages of the dreaded disease.  The remains were taken to 
  Andover, N.Y., this morning and the funeral will be there Sunday at 2 o’clock.
  
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    Mrs. Margaret Jacquett, who resided in Smethport a number of years ago, died 
  August 18, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W.H. Junk of Greenville, aged 
  nearly 100 years, her birth having occurred in County Down, Ireland in 1819.
  
  September 11, 1919.
  
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    John T. Calhoun of No. 15 Welch avenue, city editor of the Bradford Era, 
  passed away Thursday morning at 4:50 o’clock at the Bradford hospital of 
  diabetes, following a long illness which however, had not incapacitated him of 
  late until one week ago today, when he was forced to quit work and remain at 
  his home.  One week ago yesterday he performed his usual work on the paper, 
  but the following day his condition was worse.  Last Friday night Mr. Calhoun 
  was taken to the Bradford hospital where he was able to converse with his 
  relatives and friends.  Tuesday night, however, his condition became alarming 
  and he lapsed into a state of coma, from which he did not rally a great deal 
  until death claimed him this morning.  The death of John T. Calhoun has caused 
  profound sorrow in the community in which he has resided since childhood and 
  where he was beloved by all who knew him.  He was 53 years of age and is 
  survived by his mother, Mrs. John Calhoun and the following brothers and 
  sisters: Miss May Calhoun, Mrs. Fred Peterson, of this city and Mrs. E.R. 
  McGowan of Allegany N.Y.; Charles R. Calhoun and George L. Calhoun, also of 
  Bradford. – Star-Record.
  
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    Hugh J. Glenn, born in Smethport about fifty years ago, son of the late Mr. 
  and Mrs. Hugh Glenn died at his home in Buffalo August 19, 1919.  He spent his 
  life of young manhood in this place and had many friends here who will regret 
  to hear of his death.  He is survived by his wife, Maud E. Hatch Glenn, and 
  the following children; Merle P., Mabelle A., Arthur C., Viola C., and Helen 
  M. Glenn.  Two sisters and a brother.  Mrs. Winifred Smith of Buffalo, Mrs. 
  Arthur R. Bradbury of Grand Island, N.Y., and Thomas J. Glenn of Buffalo also 
  survive.  Funeral was held from his late home at 34 Virgil avenue and at St. 
  Rita’s church, August 23.
  
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    Tuesday morning at 5:30 o’clock occurred the death of Milo Wise at the Bon 
  Air Sanatorium, after an illness of about one year.  Mr. Wise, a life long 
  resident of Bradford leaves a host of friends and admirers who will sincerely 
  regret his death.  He was born in Tidioute, but came to Bradford in early 
  childhood with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Wise.
    Deceased was a member of St. Bernard’s church and of the Bradford lodge of 
  Elks.  He is survived by his wife and two children, Helen and Camille Wise and 
  Bradford; his mother Mrs. Katharine Wise, and the following brothers and 
  sisters; B.A. Wise, Ralph wise and Albert Wise of Bradford; Victor Wise of 
  Angelica, N.Y.; and Leo Wise of Halifax, N.S., and Mrs. Hugh Grant, Clementine 
  Wise and Miss Agnes Wise of Bradford.
    The body was removed to the home of the mother, No. 88 West Corydon street.  
  Funeral services will be held in St. Bernard’s church at 9 o’clock Friday 
  morning.
  
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    Mrs. Addie E. Stull, aged 67 years, well known and beloved in this part of 
  the country, came to her death very suddenly Thursday evening about 9 o’clock, 
  apoplexy being the cause.
    Mrs., Stull had not been feeling well during the day, but was attending to 
  various duties about the house.  Her son, Clyde Stull, came from his work at 
  the Pennsylvania station, had his supper and left again for the station at 
  7:10.  At that time Mrs. Stull told him she was going to try and induce some 
  pet doves to enter a cote that had been built for them in the back yard.  
  Before 9 o’clock, Mrs. Clyde Stull, who had passed the day in Olean returned 
  home and found the lifeless body of her mother-in-law on the back porch.  
  Medical aid was summoned but Mrs. Stull had passed away.
    Deceased was born in Warsaw, N.Y., 67 years ago; nearly fifty years ago she 
  was united in marriage to John E. Stull of Millport, and 37 years ago they 
  located in this vicinity where they resided for the remainder of their lives.  
  Mr. Stull died two years ago.  Three children were born to them, two sons and 
  a daughter, of whom only one son, Clyde Stull of East Smethport survives.  
  Both Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Stull were charter members of the Smethport Protected 
  Home Circle. The sudden death of this highly respected woman occasioned much 
  sincere sadness.
    The funeral was held at All Saints Episcopal chapel at East Smethport 
  Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock.  The Rev. W.E. VanDyke, rector of St. Luke’s 
  church, officiating.  The remains were laid beside those of her husband in the 
  Eldred Cemetery.
  
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  Port Allegany:  It is our sad duty to record the death of Mr. Allen M. Fogle, 
  the eldest son of the late Isaac and Emma Fogle of Port Allegany.  Mr. Fogle 
  had not been in the best of health for the past few months, but able to attend 
  to business and on Friday of last week was stricken with hasty pneumonia and 
  passed away Saturday afternoon at 3 o’clock.  Services were held at his 
  residence and the remains were brought to Port Allegany for interment.  The 
  sad news was a severe shock to his sister, Mrs. A.E. Roys of this place who 
  was expecting Mr. Fogle and wife for a visit at her home this week.  Allen M. 
  Fogle was born at Lockhaven, Pa., July 16, 1866 and was 53 years old.
  
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  Port Allegany:  While on a business trip to Brown Valley, Minn., Charles 
  Kernan of Madison, Wis., suffered a stroke and his death quickly followed.  
  Mr. Kernan was born in Coudersport November 26, 1859 and was the son of 
  Charles and Mary Kernan.,  He spent his early days at Coudersport, coming here 
  later to engage in business.  While here he married Miss Ella McDowell.  They 
  later moved to Madison, Wis., where Mr. Kernan was engaged in the canning 
  business.  He leaves to mourn his wife, one son Thomas and one daughter 
  Katherine.  The body was brought to Coudersport for funeral and burial.
  
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  A son that born to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Minnier Tuesday, September 2, 1919, at 
  the home of Mrs. Minnier parents, Mr. and Mrs. G.C. Rowley of Norwich died 
  Wednesday.  A prayer was held at the house and burial was mad in the cemetery 
  at Colegrove.
  
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    The one day old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ruell Evans of East Smethport died 
  Friday and the funeral services were held Saturday.  Burial in Rose Hill 
  cemetery.
  
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    John Alfred Swan, well known in Smethport where for a number of years he 
  followed his trade as a jeweler and a former member of the Smethport band, 
  died at his home in Franklinville, N.Y., July 1.  Through the thoughtfulness 
  of Guy McCoy we are able to give this belated notice of his death.  He was 
  nearly 71 years of age and his death was due to apoplexy.  He leaves a wife 
  and daughter Miss Grace Swan and a brother, Thomas W. who reside in 
  Franklinville.  Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Emily Dorain of New 
  Haven, Conn., and Miss Grace F., Swan of Hazardville, Conn.
  
  September 18, 1919.
  
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    Last Saturday afternoon at the home of his daughter, Mrs. James Cronin of 
  Portville, occurred the death of William McGavisk, Sr., one of the oldest 
  pioneer settlers in McKean county.  Deceased was born in County Westmeath, 
  Ireland, in 1821, and came to America in 1847.  In 1850 ye was united in 
  marriage with Catherine Glynn, after which they settled on Newel Creek, than a 
  wilderness.  He bought a tract of 75 acres which he cleared.  Thirteen 
  children were born to them, eleven of whom survive.  In 1901 his wife died and 
  since that time he has made his home with his children.  He is survived by 
  five sons; John of Ashtabula, O.; Thomas of Buffalo, N.Y.; Hugh of Newel 
  Creek; William of Eldred; and Henry of Smethport; and six daughters; Mrs. 
  Patrick Minnehan of Olean; Mrs. Henry Painter of Port Allegany; Mrs. Alonzo 
  Fox of Olean; Mrs. James Cronin of Portville; Mrs. Bert Sherwood of Bolivar 
  and Ella McGavisk of Chicago.  He also leaves 48 grandchildren and 15 great 
  grandchildren.
  
  September 25, 1919.
  
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    Thursday the community was shocked at the news of the sudden death of John 
  D. Abbey of East Smethport, a life-long resident of this vicinity.  While Mr. 
  Abbey’s health had not been good for some time, Thursday morning he felt 
  unusually well, ate his breakfast with relish and on account of his improved 
  feelings decided to drive his cow to the pasture, a short distance across the 
  fields from his home.  Shortly afterwards his brother-in-law, C.H. Pratt, took 
  a cow to the same pasture and found Mr. Abbey prostrate, lying on his face 
  inside the pasture.  He raised the fallen man’s head, but Mr. Abbey breathed 
  but once.  He had not moved from the spot where he fell and it is probable 
  that an attack of apoplexy caused his sudden death.  Mr. Pratt soon secured 
  assistance and brought the lifeless man to his home.
    John d. Abbey was of the pioneer stock of this section, an industrious man, 
  enterprising citizen, accommodating neighbor and in his quiet way one of the 
  mainstays of the community.  The loss of a man of John D. Abbey’s kind is a 
  distinct blow to any neighborhood and expressions of sincere sorrow are heard 
  on every side.  The Miner extends heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved wife and 
  daughter.
    John Daniel Abbey was born in Keating township, July 10, 1852.  He worked 
  for many years as a carpenter and later as a farmer.  He was a supervisor of 
  Keating township for about eight years resigning from that office in December 
  1918 on account of ill health.  He was one of the most skillful road builders 
  in this part of the state and in a competition two years ago his paper on dirt 
  road building was awarded second prize.  He possessed a most valuable 
  (unreadable) of common sense and the ability to apply it in everyday affairs.
    He is survived by his wife, Mary A. Abbey and daughter, Mrs. A.M. Thamm of 
  Bradford and grandson John Thamm of Bradford.  Also surviving are two brothers 
  and two sisters; August A. Abbey of Smethport and Alonzo George Abbey of 
  Keating township; Mrs. Matilda e. Windsor of Port Allegany and Mrs. Theodore 
  Causer of Betula.
    Funeral services were held at the house Saturday afternoon at two o’clock, 
  Rev. W.E. Vandyke of St. Luke’s church officiating.  Interment was in Rose 
  Hill cemetery.  The following men acted as pallbearers; Ed McKean, Burga 
  Stickles, Clarence Powell, Burg Pierce, Charles Curtis and w. Burdick.
  
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    A particularly sad death was that of Miss Edith Ottoson, who expired 
  suddenly at the Clearfield hospital early Saturday morning, after an operation 
  for goiter had been performed.  She was a beautiful young woman of sunny 
  disposition beloved by many friends and news of her death was heard with 
  genuine sorrow.
    She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Ottoson of East Main street and was 
  born in this town about 25 years ago.  She was a graduate of the Smethport 
  High School and afterward for a time held a position on the Boys Magazine 
  here.  Later she graduated from Indiana State Normal school and then was a 
  successful school teacher until about a year ago when she secured a desirable 
  departmental position in a government office in Washington, D.C.
    In company with her brother, Elmer, who resides in Philadelphia, she went to 
  Clearfield, to have a specialist attend to the operation.  Her death came as a 
  shocking blow as the seriousness of her condition was not generally realized.
    Besides her grief-stricken parents she is survived by two sisters, Miss 
  Bessie Ottoson, a teacher in the Warren schools, and Miss Ingaborg Ottoson of 
  Smethport, and two brothers, Seth Ottoson of Indianapolis, Indiana, and Elmer 
  of Philadelphia.
    The funeral was held at the Swedish Mission church, Monday afternoon at 2 
  o’clock, the Rev. E.G. Winsted officiating and was attended by many mourning 
  friends.  Burial was in Rose Hill cemetery.
  
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    Carlo Johnson, a resident of East Kane, and a returned soldier, was 
  instantly killed at 6:05 o’clock Friday morning when he was struck by a 
  Pennsylvania local train in Kane.  Johnson, who worked on a night shift at the 
  plant of the Thatcher Manufacturing company in the southeast part of Kane, was 
  returning home from work when he met death.
    He was walking on the left side of the Pennsylvania tracks going in the 
  direction of the train when the fatality occurred.  His head was crushed to a 
  pulp but his body was not mutilated.
    He is survived by his sister, Mrs. Earl Davis of East Kane, with whom he 
  made his home.
  
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    Mrs. Summersgill, wife of Rev. B. Summersgill formerly pastor of the Farmers 
  Valley church, died in the hospital at Butler, Sept. 8.  No further details 
  concerning her death have been received.  Besides her husband she leaves six 
  children, Elizabeth, victor, Byron, Maude, Myrtle and Robert.  She was buried 
  on Victor’s twenty-third birthday.  Many friends express sincere sorrow over 
  the death of this estimable woman.
  
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  Port Allegany:  Mrs. Augusta Clara Anderson, wife of August John Anderson 
  departed this life September 11th, 1919.  Funeral services were conducted at 
  the Swedish Mission church on the Two Mile Sunday afternoon, Rev. W.A. 
  Stackhouse of the Methodist Church of Port Allegany officiating.  Her 
  character was above reproach and she possessed a winsomness and personal charm 
  which had won for her a large circle of friends.  As a Christian she was 
  sincere and earnest.  Christ was to her a living Saviour.  Her death bed was a 
  place of prayer and triumphant faith.  None who saw her spirit depart could 
  doubt the reality of the world to which she went.  She was born in Sweden 
  January 26, 1856 and was united in marriage to August John Anderson October 
  14, 1879.  They came to Port Allegany September 1886 where they have since 
  made their home.  Mrs. Anderson leaves to mourn her death, her husband, four 
  daughters, Mrs. Elmer Pearson of Port Allegany, Mrs. Carl Karlstrom and Mrs. 
  Gustave Johnson of Akron, O. and Miss Helen Johnson at home.  Two sons; Mr. 
  Alvin Anderson and Mr. Edwin Anderson of Port Allegany.  One sister, Mrs. 
  Alberta Nilson, two brothers, Mrs. August Lundgren and Albert Lundgren all of 
  this place.  Seven grandchildren and a large host of friends mourn her death.
  
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  Port Allegany:  Mr. Andrew Johnson passed away at the home of his son and 
  daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. John Johnson on Church street, Monday evening, 
  September 5, the cause of death being old age.  Mr. Johnson was born in Sweden 
  over 88 years ago and came to America to Port Allegany in the year 1900, where 
  he lived with his son, John ever since.  He was of noble Christian character 
  and a faithful member of the Lutheran church until his death.  The following 
  near relatives are left to mourn his departure; two sons, John of Port 
  Allegany and Elof of Brockton, Mass., one daughter, Mrs. C.J. Johnson, Akron, 
  O., one daughter, who lives in Sweden and two daughter in-laws and a number of 
  grandchildren.  Funeral services conducted by Rev. G.S. Larson were held at 
  the home and at the Swedish Lutheran church Thursday afternoon, Sept. 11, and 
  interment was made at the Fairview cemetery.  The floral offerings were many 
  and beautiful.
  
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  Port Allegany:  the death of Mrs. George Moses took place Tuesday at her home 
  on Chestnut street after a long illness of a complication of diseases.  Mrs. 
  Moses was 58 years of age having been born at Big Spring, Wis., on June 11th, 
  1861.  The funeral services were held this afternoon and interment was made in 
  the Port Allegany Cemetery.
  
  October 2, 1919.
  
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    Francis McCullough of Kane, who entered Colgate college this term, was 
  drowned Thursday as the result of a hazing escapade.  He had been marooned on 
  an island in the lake by sophomores and in attempting to swim ashore was 
  drowned.  He was a popular young man whose death is deplored.
  
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    W.O. Gallup, for a number of years a resident of Norwich township and for 
  the past twenty years a resident of Kane passed away Friday evening at 5:40 
  o’clock at the Kane summit hospital, death being due to an operation for 
  hernia which he underwent a few days ago.
    During the 20 years which Mr. Gallup resided in Kane he was engaged in a 
  general merchandise business on Park avenue up until this summer when he sold 
  out to R.A. Forsythe.  Mr. Gallup was also interested in the oil and gas 
  fields in Clarion county and in and around this vicinity.  He was a member of 
  the Smethport lodge No. (unreadable), Odd Fellows, of Kane, Encampment 
  (unreadable) Cantons and a member of the First Baptist church of Kane, he 
  having served as a trustee and deacon for many years past.
    Mr. Gallup was born June 28, 1851 being therefore 68 years of age.  Before 
  moving to Kane with his family in 1899 he lived at Colegrove, having 
  maintained a butcher shop at that place.
    Mr. Gallup had many friends in various parts of the county who regret to 
  hear of his death.  Besides his widow he leaves three daughters, Cora and 
  Susie of Kane and Mrs. J.C. Worrell of Strassburg, Pa., and one son Milford 
  Gallup of Kane and a half brother, H.H. Gallup of Colegrove.
    The funeral was held at Kane Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at the Baptist 
  church.  Rev. D.L Woods officiating.
    Among the out of town friends and relatives were, J.C. Worrell, son-in-law, 
  of Strassburg, Pa., Miss Pearl Mallen granddaughter of Lancaster; Mrs. Lydia 
  Horner of Meadville; Mr. and Mrs. A.H. Gallup of Youngsville; Mr. and Mrs. 
  Harry Means of Sandy Lake; Will Farnsworth of Clarendon; Miss Hettie Brewer of 
  Mt. Jewett; Mr. and Mrs. L.B. Gallup and Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Gallup of Port 
  Allegany; H.H. Gallup, Mr. and Mrs. L. Richardson, Floyd Rifle, Fred Rifle, of 
  Betula; Mr. and Mrs. F.D. Gallup, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Gallup, Mr. and Mrs. F.A. 
  Gallup, Mr. and Mrs. J.Y. Gallup, Mr. and Mrs. L.A. Gallup, C.W. Dickinson, 
  Louis Dickinson, Mrs. Carrie Marks, Mr. and Mrs. George Bayer, Mr. and Mrs. 
  J.B. Oviatt, W.G. Holder of Smethport.
  
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  Tuesday a message was received in Smethport announcing the death of Ghordes 
  Oviatt at his home in Bloomer, Wis.  The news was received with sincere 
  sadness as Mr. Oviatt was a respected resident of Keating Township for many 
  years having followed his occupation as driller and contractor in oil and gas 
  fields in this vicinity and later in the western fields.  He was a man popular 
  among mankind; a genial companion in a social way and a business man of honor 
  and strict integrity.
    On Dec. 17, 1916, Mr. Oviatt married Mrs. Katherine Clark of Bloomer, 
  Wisconsin, and since that time has made his home there.  His last visit to 
  Smethport was in May, 1917.  He was a man of considerable wealth which he 
  accumulated by hard work and faithful attention to business details.
    He was a son of J.B. and Catherine M. (Stickles) Oviatt, natives of New York 
  state who came to McKean county in 1837 and settled in Keating township.  
  Ghordes was born on the old homestead June 19, 1859.
    Surviving besides his wife are three brothers, Wilbur and G.E. Oviatt of 
  Keating township and John B. Oviatt of Smethport, and four sisters¸ Mary 
  Oviatt, Sarah Armstrong and Carrie Oviatt of Keating township and Mrs. Ida 
  Pickersgill of Smethport.
    No details have been received at this writing regarding the death.  Mr. 
  Oviatt was a member of the McKean Lodge F.&A.M. of this place and the Masonic 
  fraternity of Bloomer were in charge of the funeral services in that place 
  yesterday afternoon.   Burial also was in Bloomer.
  
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    Mrs. George Moses, aged 58 years died at Port Allegany, last week.  The 
  funeral was held the 18th and among those in attendance were Mr. and Mrs. 
  Frank Moses, Mr. and Mrs. E.J. Wright, Mr. and Mrs. John Wright, Bert Moses, 
  Mrs. Wolcott and Mrs. Smith of Eldred.
    
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    The funeral services of John Bowman were held at St. Mary’s church, 
  Sartwell, September 15, Rev. Father Fischer officiating.  Deceased was born 
  1856? And had resided in Sartwell for the past 30 years.  He is survived by 
  his wife and nine brothers.
  
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    Mrs. W.S. Newton of Port Allegany, died at the Higgin’s hospital at Olean, 
  on September 18th, aged 59 years.  She leaves to mourn her death her husband.  
  The funeral was held at the Free Methodist church of Port Allegany and 
  interment made at Eldred.
  
  October 9, 1919.
  
  Page 1.
    News was received Sunday of the death of Mrs. Lydia Lewis at her home in 
  Wellesly, Mass., the sad event occurring Saturday noon.  She was a most 
  estimable woman and her death is deplored among many friends and relatives in 
  Smethport and vicinity.
    Lydia Sophia, born January 19, 1849, at Colegrove was a daughter of the late 
  Mr. and Mrs. William J. Colegrove of Smethport.  Her first marriage was to 
  John s. Ross, a real estate dealer of Coudersport, who died a number of years 
  ago.  Her second husband was Willis J. Lewis, a prominent attorney of 
  Coudersport who died about seven years ago.  After her second marriage she 
  resided with her husband in New York City for a number of years and since his 
  death has resided in Wellesly where her sister, Mrs. Harriet Saunders also 
  resides.  Besides her sister she is survived by two brothers, A.W. Colegrove 
  and C.M. Colegrove both of Smethport.
    The remains were brought to Coudersport where the funeral and burial were 
  held Tuesday, the services being largely attended.
    Those who attended the funeral from Smethport were: Mr. and Mrs. A.W. 
  Colegrove, Mr. and Mrs. C.M. Colegrove and son.  William Colegrove of Ridgway, 
  Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Bouton, Ed. Bouton, Mrs. U.D. Fischer, Mrs. flora Hogarth 
  and Mrs. E.L. Keenan.
  
  Page 1.
    Additional information concerning the death of Ghordis Oviatt has been 
  received here.  It appears that Mr. Oviatt and his wife were on a fishing trip 
  to one of the lakes in the vicinity of Bloomer, Wisconsin.  Mr. Oviatt was out 
  on the lake in a row boat while his wife awaited on shore.  He is said to have 
  hooked a large muskellunge and had a great fight to draw it into the boat 
  finally stunning the big fish with a blow from an oar.  He was badly tired 
  from his violent exertions and at once started for the shore, calling for his 
  wife to meet him.  He had scarcely reached land when he passed away, death 
  being due to an attack of heart disease from which he had long been a 
  sufferer.  She secured medical aid as quickly as possible but her husband was 
  beyond earthly help.  The funeral and burial were held in Bloomer Tuesday of 
  last week, it being impossible for any of his relatives from this vicinity to 
  attend as notification of his death did not reach this town until Monday.
  
  Page 2.
    Charles H. Greenman, a former assistant principal in the Eldred High School, 
  principal of the Lakewood school, Oakland, California, died very suddenly last 
  week, while assisting some of his pupils in burning weeds on a playground, 
  death being due either to a stroke of apoplexy or heart failure.  Prof. 
  Greenman was a musician, a competent teacher and leaves many old pupils of the 
  Eldred H.S. Alumni who will be greatly grieved by his death.  He was 55 year 
  of age, and leave three brothers and a sister to mourn his death.
  
  Page 3.
    Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Choate were called to Uniontown last Thursday on account 
  of the death of Mrs. Choate’s mother, Mrs. George Smart.
  
  Page 3.
    The death of Mrs. James Hooley took place at her home in Sartwell Wednesday 
  afternoon, September 24, as a result of stomach trouble.
    Ellen Splain was born at Sartwell December 4th, 1848.  She was brought up at 
  that place and taught school for several years before her marriage on October 
  1, 1879 to James Hooley.  She was a very bright and lovable woman and will be 
  greatly missed by many friends.
    Mrs. Hooley leaves her husband and five children, Charles of Tulsa Okla., 
  Will of Taft, California; Anna of Buffalo, Helen at home and Mary who recently 
  returned from France.  All of them were with her when she died.  The funeral 
  was held Saturday morning at 9:30 from St. Mary’s Church and was the largest 
  held in some time at Sartwell.  Father Fisher sang the requiem High Mass and 
  delivered a very impressive sermon.  
    Among the out of town guests at the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Butler; 
  Mrs. McDonald and Mrs. Faulkner of Ceres, N.Y.; Mr. and Mrs. Porter Nelson and 
  daughters of Bolivar, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Forness and Mrs. Dunn of Allegany, 
  Mr. and Mrs. George Stern and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hooley of Olean.  Miss Tighe 
  of Coudersport and Mrs. Ryan of St. Thomas, Ont.
  
  Page 5.
    While at work Sunday evening in the Highland paper mill at Johnsonburg, 
  Ralph Hurley, aged 29 years, came in contact with an electric wire receiving a 
  shock that caused his death.  He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. 
  James Hurley and by a brother and four sisters.
  
  Page 5.
    AT the Custer city Chemical plant Monday afternoon, John Slotta caught his 
  arm in a cable used for hauling cars and the member was torn off at the 
  elbow.  He was being hurried to the Bradford hospital when he died in the 
  ambulance.  Slotta was a foreigner, aged about 35 years, and leaves a widow 
  with a family.
  
  Page 8.
  Coryville:  A message was received by Mrs. Ella Holmes, on Monday afternoon 
  announcing the death of her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Carrie Holmes, wife of John 
  Holmes of Brownsville, Ohio.  Mrs. Holmes and daughter, Mrs. George Moody left 
  for Brownsville Monday evening to attend the funeral.
  
  October 16, 1919.
  
  Page 1.
    Death came suddenly to Frank Backus known throughout the community and 
  county by sorrowing friends as “Cap” Backus, Wednesday night of last week.  
  Surrounded by friends gathered together as guests of S.C. Beers of Hazelhurst 
  he passed quietly away in spite of all efforts to revive him.  Dr. H.K. Eaman 
  of Mt Jewett was at the side of the stricken man within fifteen minutes after 
  the immediate summons that followed Mr. Backus’ attack but his services were 
  without avail.  An attack of heart disease due to acute indigestion is given 
  as the cause of death.  Mr. Backus had complained in a half bantering manner 
  during the evening that he did not feel well, but not one of the guests 
  present realized for a moment that his condition was serious until he expired 
  in their midst.
    No man in the county had more real friends than “Cap” Backus.  He was so 
  thoroughly a “man’s man” genial companion loyal friend and accommodating 
  citizen and neighbor that the regard for him among men was spontaneous and 
  (unreadable).  Of unusual mental capabilities profound thinker and 
  comprehensive reader his opinion upon affairs of the world were of more than 
  ordinary soundness and expressed in clear concise sentences always with a 
  tinge of inimitable originality.  He was of a philanthropic character, 
  believed thoroughly in the brotherhood of mankind in its best sense and so far 
  as his material affairs, allowed put his beliefs into execution.
    As a citizen he was loyal and patriotic serving in youthful days in the 
  regular army and later enlisting with the Olean company at the outbreak of the 
  war with Spain.  Soon after America’s entrance into the world war he was 
  appointed county director of the United States Public Service Reserve and as a 
  home worker assumed responsibilities in the enrollment of men for government 
  shipyards, overseas railway and motor service and also in farm labor.  In 
  response to General Pershing’s call for motor mechanics a score of men from 
  this county enlisted on short notice and were soon on their way to France.  
  Much credit was given to Frank Backus and his organization in the county by 
  the army recruiting officers for assistance in this work.  He was wholehearted 
  in the war work and was a valuable member of the Council of National Defense 
  of the county.
    He was born in Smethport March 11, 1862, son of the late Maj. John C. Backus 
  and Mary A. Backus, who survives.  During early manhood he worked in various 
  capacities and traveled extensively through the West then at the height of 
  industrial development.  Returning to Smethport for a number of years he 
  conducted a bowling alley in the Backus building on Main street.  He served as 
  tipstaff at criminal court last week in place of H.L. Burlingame who was too 
  ill to attend to his duties.  
    He is survived by his mother, three brothers, J. Clayton Backus and Merle E. 
  Backus of Smethport and Frederick W. Backus of Olean; also two sisters Mrs. 
  Lucy Seger of New York City and Mrs. Nellie Cutler of Oneonta, N.Y., all of 
  whom were present at the funeral.
    The funeral was held Saturday afternoon at the house at 2 o’clock.  
  Archdeacon R.S. Radcliffe of Ridgway conducting the Episcopal service in an 
  impressive manner.  As a peculiarly appropriate and fitting tribute Archdeacon 
  Radcliffe recited Tenneson’s “Crossing the Bar”.  Beautiful music was 
  furnished by St. Luke’s choir, directed by Dr. H.L. McCoy.
    Deceased was a member of the Bradford Lodge of Elks and the resident 
  Smethport member of that lodge attended in a body.  Beautiful floral tributes 
  in mute testimony of the regard in which Mr. Backus was held were many in 
  number.  The following friends acted as pallbearers; Hon. JW. Bouton, Hon. 
  Horace H. Redfield, Orlo J. Hamlin, E.W. Workley, Guy Mayo and Guy McCoy.  
  Interment was in Rose Hill cemetery.
  
  Page 1.
    Mrs. Arthur Francis, aged about forty years, died at her home in Crosby, 
  Monday about midnight after a short illness with pneumonia.
    Mrs. Francis is survived by her husband and two children.  Richard and 
  Bernice also two brothers, Hugh and James McDowell and one sister, Mrs. Paul 
  Francis all of Crosby, who are left to mourn the loss of kind and loving wife, 
  mother and sister.
    Mrs. Francis was well and favorably known by a large circle of friends who 
  are very much grieved over her sudden demise.
    The funeral services will be held at her late home this afternoon.  Rev. 
  Edmunds will officiate and burial will be made in the cemetery at Colegrove.
  
  Page 2.
    John M. Carpenter, 70 years formerly of Galeton and who in company with John 
  Stone of Coudersport put in the Eldred water works, died near Portland Oregon 
  last week.
  
  Page 3.
    Selina Sorg, aged 3 years, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Sorg of St. 
  Marys was instantly killed last Thursday evening when she was run over by a 
  wagon driven by her uncle.  Unnoticed by the driver she had clambered on the 
  wagon and fallen off.  He did not know that the child had been killed until 
  some hours later.  The little girl’s neck was broken by the fall.
  
  Page 3.
    This community was shocked and grieved last Saturday by the sad intelligence 
  that Mrs. Lydia Lewis, had passed away at a hospital in Boston whence she had 
  gone from her home at Wellesley, Mass., for an operation.
    The remains were brought here for burial in Eulaha cemetery yesterday, 
  funeral services being conducted at Ross Lynn, the home she occupied many 
  years, now occupied by her step son, R.R. Lewis.  J.E. Balmer, Pastor of Park 
  M.E. church, officiated I the presence of a large concourse of mourning 
  friends.  Those form out of town were:  C.M Colegrove, A.W. Colegrove, Mrs. 
  J.W. Bouton and son Fisher and Mrs. Keenan, all of Smethport; Miss Katherine 
  Anderson of Edward, Mrs. flora Hogarth, Mrs. Wellsville and Mrs. Marion 
  (Saunders) Howard who accompanied the remains from Boston.
    Deceased was born at Colegrove, McKean county, January 19, 1849, a daughter 
  of W.J. and Eunice H. (Wright) Colegrove and while a young lady attended the 
  Coudersport Academy.  She was married in 1872 to John S. Ross, the talented 
  son of Hon Sobieski Ross.  He died in December of 1882 and in August 1895, 
  Mrs. Ross was married to W.I. Lewis, whom she survived for six years.
    Mrs. Lewis was most active and devoted in church work of all kinds during 
  her whole life for years teaching a class in Sunday School.  With several 
  other ladies she organized the first missionary society, (The foreign) and was 
  treasurer of that society as long as she lived here.  When the Home Society 
  was organized she became a member of that also.  She continued her membership 
  in both societies until her death, even though she did not reside here, paying 
  each year, one half of the Japanese scholarship fund for the foreign Society.  
  She was on the committee that supervised the building and furnishing of the 
  M.E. parsonage and has been a liberal contributor to that church and to every 
  good cause in this her former home. – Coudersport Journal.
  
  
  Page 8.
  Port Allegany:  (Difficult to read)  Mr. John S. Rowley died at his residence 
  on Maple St. Monday Oct 6, at (unreadable) age (unreadable) years.  Mr. Rowley 
  was born in the town of (unreadable) county N,.Y., January 29, 1832.  He was 
  married to Augusta Ann (unreadable) in Friendship, N.Y., December 28, 1853.  
  He started his business career in Richburg, N.Y., conducting a cabinet shop 
  manufacturing furniture in Jan. (unreadable)  After disposing of this 
  (unreadable) a general merchandise store and in 1862 was appointed postmaster 
  (unreadable) time after oil was discovered at Richburg.  In the spring of 1881 
  he helped to develop the first oil well in the Allegany field.  July 14, 1881, 
  Mr. Rowley with about a dozen men organized the First National Bank of 
  Richburg and was elected president.  May 14, 1888 Mr. Rowley helped to 
  organize the First National Bank in Port Allegany and was elected cashier 
  which position he held for seven years.  He afterwards moved to Ulysses, Pa., 
  where he owned and conducted the Bank of Ulysses.  In 1903 he came back to 
  Port Allegany where he has since lived retired.  He is survived by three 
  children, Oleon E. Rowley of Buffalo; Ralph D. Rowley of Brooklyn and Alice 
  Rowley of Port Allegany three brothers, S.G. Rowley of Medina, N.Y.; F.E 
  Rowley of Palmyra, N.Y., and Arthur B. Rowley of California, three 
  grandchildren, Max W. Rowley of Silver Creek, N.Y.; Mrs. W.H. Sampson of 
  LeRoy, N.Y. and Ruth Rowley of Brooklyn and two great grand children.   
  Relatives attending were Miss Nevada Rowley; Mrs. F.H. Rowley; Mrs. M.W. 
  Rowley.  The services were at the family residence this morning and the burial 
  at Richburg.
  
  October 23, 1919.
  
  Page 3.
    After years of patient suffering, Charles J. Rogers of Main Street was 
  called to the Great Beyond on Sunday morning at 9:15.  Mr. Rogers has been 
  blind for about eight years and completely helpless and confined to bed for 
  the past year.  His death was due to a complication of diseases and had been 
  expected for some time.  Mr. Rogers was well known in this section, having 
  come to America in 1882 and living in this vicinity the entire time since.  He 
  was born in London, England sixty ___ years ago and was married in the same 
  city to Miss Amelia Nichols fifty two years ago.  Three sons were born to 
  them; Charles, Jr., who died at the age of two years and eight months; at the 
  age of one year and the youngest, Charles Wm., aged 11 years and eight 
  months.  After the death of this son, they came to America.  Mr. Rogers was a 
  sober, industrious citizen, having been naturalized many years ago.  Mr. 
  Rogers possessed rare skill as an artist and did much decorating for the Royal 
  family in England, the last before embarking for this country being work o 
  furniture for (unreadable) the 1st.  He leaves to mourn his loss besides his 
  widow, one brother, Frederick of Buffalo, one niece, Sarah and two nephews, 
  Thomas and Edward (or “Ted” as he is familiarly called and who makes his home 
  with his uncle for many years) and Wm. Rogers of Olean.  Also Joseph Rogers 
  who was apprenticed to him at the age of five years.  Besides other relatives 
  in England.  The brother and one son, Edward came from Buffalo and Mr. and 
  Mrs. Wm. Rogers from Olean for the funeral services which were held in the 
  home on Main Street Tuesday P.M. at 2 o’clock.  Rev. French of the 
  Presbyterian Church officiating.  Mr. Rogers was the inventor of the formula 
  for the Roof Paint which has been manufactured and widely sold from Port 
  Allegany, beginning its production at his farm below town.  Mrs. Rogers 
  deserves much credit for the wonderful care which she has so tenderly given 
  him.  Rarely does one see such patience and devotion, having taken the entire 
  care of him until the last two months and a half when Mrs. Jesse Nixon came 
  forward and his rendered unmeasured service to the afflicted family winning 
  our hearts by her interpretation of the Master’s “in-as-much.”  
    The interment was made in the Port Allegany Cemetery with undertaker, G.L. 
  Gallup in charge.
    
  Page 3.
    The death of Mrs. Annie F. Both took place Friday morning at 11:45 a.m. at 
  the home of Charles and Lettie Manning on Lillibridge Creek after a three 
  years illness, during the last year of which she was confined to her bed.  The 
  funeral services were held Monday afternoon at two o’clock at the Manning 
  residence, Rev. French of the Presbyterian church officiating and interment 
  was made in the Port Allegany Cemetery.  Mrs. Both was 89 years of age at the 
  time of death and had resided here all her life, being the eldest daughter of 
  one of the pioneer Manning family.  She is survived by one son, Wallace, her 
  husband, Byron Both having died about seven years ago.  She leaves three 
  brothers, Don Manning of Roulette, William and Charles of this place and two 
  sisters, Mrs. S.S. Fry of Smethport and Lettie Manning of this place.  Mrs. 
  Both was a very estimable lady, a member of the Presbyterian church, and loved 
  and esteemed by a large circle of friends.
  
  Page 4.
    J.M. Blair of Blairs Mills, pa., president of the Mount Jewett National 
  Bank, died at his home last Saturday, October 11th, from a complication of 
  diseases.  His age was 69 years and 2 days at his death.  He had been 
  president of this Bank for the past three years and was a man well liked by 
  all who came in contact with him.  His body was laid at rest at Blairs Mills 
  Wednesday.  Charles E. Stunmel, cashier of the Mount Jewett Nation Bank was in 
  attendance at the funeral.
  
  Page 8.
  Eldred:  Mrs. Charles Sutter died at the Clinic hospital at Olean, at 2 
  o’clock yesterday afternoon following an operation the day previous.  This was 
  the second operation she had undergone and she was thought to be in non grave 
  danger.  Deceased was a resident of Eldred until last spring when they moved 
  to Olean where she could receive hospital treatment.  Deceased was 39 years of 
  age and leaves her husband, two children, Virgil and Edna, and her parents Mr. 
  and Mrs. Adsit and two brothers, Lewis and Fred of Olean, to mourn her death.  
  The funeral service will be held tomorrow at 9 a.m. from St. Mary’s of the 
  angels church, Rev. W.E. O’Hern of Eldred officiating.
  
  Page 8.
  Eldred:  Lloyd Burrows a veteran of the Civil War, died at his home on 
  Mechanic street, at 7:30 o’clock, Wednesday morning, following a long illness 
  of complicated diseases.  He was 75 years of age, being born at Pine Creek, 
  January 20, 1843.  He served in Co. E., 199 Pa. Vol. Infantry during the Civil 
  War, and leaves his wife and four children to mourn his death.  Mrs. John 
  Mangold of Port Allegany; Mrs. Milton Stiles of Eldred; Mrs.Volney Burrows of 
  Roulette and Mrs. Fred Falk of Gleasontown, Pa.  The funeral was held from the 
  house at 2 o’clock this afternoon, Rev. Watkins officiating.
  
  October 30, 1919.
  
  Page 1.
    Burton Chandler, aged about 60 years, of Emporium was killed Thursday 
  morning three miles east of Emporium when he was struck by a train.  He was on 
  his way to work and it is presumed that he was struck by an eastbound freight 
  as two passed that point within an hour of each other.  The body was 
  discovered shortly after the accident.  The deceased is survived by his wife 
  and daughter.  Burton Chandler formerly resided at Crosby and was quite well 
  known throughout this vicinity.
  
  Page 2.
  Port Allegany:  The death of Mrs. Jay Doyle took place Tuesday night at the 
  McGranor Hospital following an operation.  The funeral services will be held 
  Friday morning at the home on Hamilton Creek, Rev. W.A. Stackhouse 
  officiating.  Interment will be made in the Wrights Cemetery.  She is survived 
  by her husband and four small children.
  
  Page 4.
  Eldred:  The death of Grace D. infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L.A. Whitman of 
  Duke Center, occurred at the family home Monday at 12:30 o’clock.
  
  Page 5.
    The funeral of Burton Chandler of Emporium was held in the Colegrove church 
  Sunday.  He was instantly killed by the cars at Emporium Friday.  Interment in 
  the Colgrove cemetery.
  
  Page 8.
  Mt. Jewett:  Mrs. George Dougherty received a telegram Wednesday stating that 
  her father, A.H. Farman, of Syracuse, N.Y. had died suddenly at that place on 
  Tuesday October 21st.  He is survived by his wife, Estella and three 
  daughters, Mrs. C.A. Ahreindson of Syracuse, N.Y.; Mrs. F.L. Barnes of 
  Bradford and Mrs. George Dougherty of Mt. Jewett, and one son, C.H. Farman of 
  Syracuse, N.Y.  Funeral services will be held tomorrow, Saturday, at Syracuse.
  
  November 13, 1919.
  
  Page 1.
  Victim of shooting alleged to have been done by a former sweetheart whose love 
  she spurned, Susie Mark, aged 16 of Johnsonburg, lies dead in the Ridgway 
  hospital, while Brune Rizzo, alleged slayer is held in custody in Beaver Falls.
    The shooting occurred in Johnsonburg at a late hour Saturday night on a 
  street crowded with shoppers.
  
  Page 1.
    Sunday morning, November 9, 1919 occurred the death of Mrs. America 
  Champlain of Coryville, widow of the late Asa Champlain, who preceded her to 
  the Great Beyond about three months ago.  Mrs. Champlain has been in poor 
  health for the past years and Wednesday of last week suffered a stroke of 
  paralysis.
    She is survived by two sons, two daughters, several grandchildren and great 
  grandchildren who are left to mourn the loss which can never be filled.
    Mrs. Champlain was well known and highly respected throughout the county and 
  her death will be sincerely mourned by all.
    The funeral services were held at her late home in Coryville Tuesday at two 
  o’clock and burial made at the Frisbee cemetery.
  
  Page 1.
    Ernest Frederick, two-months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. E.G. Peterson of Olean, 
  died Friday morning at 6:30 o’clock.  The remains were brought to the home of 
  the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. F.H. Nourse of Keating township, where the 
  funeral was held at 2 p.m. Sunday, the Rev. Arthur Gregson officiating.  This 
  was the only child and the parents and grandparents have the sincere sympathy 
  of all in the loss they have sustained.
  
  Page 1.
  James R. Scowden: Killed in action while with the American forces engaged in 
  breaking the Hindenburg line, Sunday, September, 29, 1918.  Sergeant Hans A. 
  Benson of Colegrove was wounded so badly at the same time that his right arm 
  had to be amputated.  Private Scowden was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Scowden 
  of Farmers Valley.
  
  Page 2.
   Port Allegany: Joseph P. McRae of Olean died Friday.  He was a son of Mr. and 
  Mrs. Samuel McRae of this place and was 27 years of age.  He was a boiler 
  maker in the Pennsylvania Railroad shops of Olean.  The funeral services were 
  held at the St. Johns Church at Olean, Father John f. Gardner officiating and 
  interment was made in the St. Bonaventure Cemetery.
  
  Page 3.
  Eldred:  Mrs. Katheryn McMann, relict of the late Thomas McMann, died at the 
  home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles Bergquist, at Okmulgee, Okla., last 
  Tuesday, October 29th after a four days’ illness of stomach trouble.  Deceased 
  was born in Tipperary, Ireland 62 years ago and came to America 40 years ago, 
  locating at Sartwell, where her family was reared.  She was a woman who held 
  the highest esteem of a large circle of friends.  Since the death of her 
  husband about 12 years ago, she had been spending much of her time with her 
  children, and had gone to Okmulgee about three weeks ago to spend the winter, 
  after spending the summer here.  She leaves to mourn her death two daughters; 
  Mrs. Charles Bergquist and Mrs. Arthur Elsert; and three sons; Frank, James 
  and Thomas all of Okmulgee; one sister, Mrs. Wm. McGavisk of Eldred township; 
  and four brothers; John Dunn, of Tipperary, Ireland; Thomas Dunn of Galeton, 
  pa.; Patrick Dunn of Eldred and James Dunn who is in the British army.  The 
  funeral services were held in Okmulgee, Thursday, and remains brought to 
  Eldred last Saturday, burial being made at Sartwell Sunday afternoon at 2 
  o’clock.
  
  Page 5.
  East Smethport:  the funeral of the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. E.G. Peterson, 
  of Olean was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. P.H. Nourse Sunday afternoon at 
  two o’clock.  Rev. Gregson officiated and interment in Rose Hill cemetery.
  
  Page 8.
    Mrs. Ella Brockham spent a few days in Bradford where she attended the 
  funeral of her brother’s wife, Mrs. James Spreg.
  
  November 20. 1919.
  
  Page 1.
    The death of Edna Royaline Hicks, aged 9 years, 9 months and 29 days, 
  daughter of Mrs. Ida Hicks, occurred at her home in Norwich, Saturday, Nov. 
  15.  A few days before she was stricken with the dread disease, diphtheria, 
  she returned from Olean where she underwent an operation for removal of 
  adenoids and tonsils.
    She was a daughter of the late Leroy Hicks, who while engaged in his work as 
  a Pennsylvania railroad brakeman, was killed at East Smethport a little over a 
  year ago.
    This unfortunate family have the sincere sympathy of the entire community.  
  The child was buried in rose Hill cemetery, Sunday, beside the grave of her 
  father.
  
  Page 1.
    The community was saddened at the news of the death of Mrs. E.E. Heath, 
  which occurred at her home on East Main street at 4:15 o’clock, Thursday 
  morning.  She had been in poor health for more than a year past, but it was 
  only during a few days period before her death that it was realized that the 
  end was inevitable as she suffered from a severe heart affliction that 
  developed beyond human medical skill.  During the past year Mrs. Heath had 
  consulted with the most eminent specialists in this part of the country and at 
  time her condition seemed to improve, but eventually she resigned herself to 
  await the final call with a patient and Christian-like fortitude.
    She was one of god’s masterpieces- a thoroughly good woman, beloved by all 
  who enjoyed her friendship, one ready to sacrifice self for others, a worker 
  for the good of humanity.  Her death is a loss to the community and she was 
  the last survivor of a family prominently identified with the development and 
  welfare of this vicinity.  Her husband has the sincere sympathy of all in his 
  bereavement.
    Evalyn Forsythe Heath, was a daughter of the late Daniel F. and Mary Comes 
  Forsythe and was born in Smethport, June 21, 1863.  She married Elmer E. 
  Heath, June 5, 1902.  She was a member of the Travelers Club and of the Order 
  of the eastern Star; when a young girl she accepted the position of organist 
  of the Methodist church and filled that place for more than 20 years.
    She was a member of St. Luke’s church and the funeral was held at that 
  edifice Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock, the rev. W.E. Van dyke officiating.  
  Interment was in Rose Hill cemetery.  A large number of sorrowing friends were 
  in attendance at the last sad rites.
    Among those from out of town in attendance at the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. 
  Henry Alvord of Bradford, Mr. and Mrs. H.G. Heath of Eldred, Mr. and Mrs. 
  Oscar Potter of Whitesville, N.Y., Dr. Archie rose of Knox, Pa., and Floyd 
  Heath of Mt. Jewett.
  
  Page 2.
    The death of Alfred George Moses took place Tuesday morning at two o’clock 
  at the home of his son, Reuben Moses on Chestnut street, following a short 
  illness of pneumonia.
    The funeral services were held this afternoon at two o’clock at the home of 
  his son, rev. A.E. French officiating and interment was in the Port Allegany 
  Cemetery.  Mr. Moses was 66 years of age, having been born in Eldred June 6th 
  1853.  He was a son of Richard and Emily Knapp Moses.  His early life was 
  spent in Eldred, and in 1879 he married Miss Elizabeth Clough at that place.  
  Thirty two years ago they came to Port Allegany, where they have since lived.  
  Mrs. Moses having died just eight weeks previous to his death.  He is survived 
  by one son, R.R. Moses and one brother, Frank Moses of Eldred.
    Mr. Moses was a member of the K.O.T.M. the I.O.K.M., the Odd Fellows and 
  Rebeccas, and the Star Hose Company.  He served one term as a member of the 
  borough council.  For many years Mr. Moses was janitor at the borough schools 
  where he was a favorite with the young people, and by whom he will be long 
  remembered.  He also had a wide circle of friends and acquaintances throughout 
  this section who mourn his death and extend sympathy to the bereaved family.
  
  November 27, 1919.
  
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    Arnold Burroughs of Port Allegany died at noon yesterday at the Higgins 
  Memorial hospital in Olean as the result of injuries received when he is aid 
  to have been knocked down and run over early Sunday evening near Westons by an 
  automobile occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Shaner of Bolivar.
    Burroughs, it is said, was walking toward Westons.  Mr. and Mrs. Shaner were 
  on their way home to Bolivar, when they met a motorcycle on the road.  It is 
  understood that in attempting to avoid hitting the motorcycle, that the Shaner 
  car swerved and knocked down Burroughs, running over and fatally injuring him.
    Burroughs was 28 years of age. – Star-Record.
  
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    An 18 month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Mosher of Kane was burned to 
  death yesterday afternoon when fire destroyed the Mosher home at 120 Clay 
  street.  The dead child’s older sister, Lelia Mosher, four years old, was 
  injured in the fire.  The other members of the family were unhurt.
    The little girl who was burned to death had been carried to safety once by 
  her mother, but for some [reason] probably to save some toy or other childish 
  treasure – went back into the blazing house.  Her body was found in a closet 
  into which she had apparently crawled before being overcome by the flames.  
  The other little girl was carried to safety by a neighbor named Sanders.  Her 
  left arm was badly burned.
  
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  Port Allegany:  the death of James H. Wallace took place very suddenly Tuesday 
  morning at Sergeant due to an attack of heart failure.  He was on his way to 
  work at 6:40 a.m. when attacked and dropped dead.  Mr. Wallace was a former 
  resident of this place and had been employed at the Sergeant Glass Factory for 
  more than a year where he made his home of his aunt, Mrs. Sam Grimes.  He was 
  held in high esteem by the company and workmen at that place.  He was a 
  liberal subscriber to all Liberty Loan, Red Cross and War Relief Drives and a 
  loyal citizen.  He was a member of the Maccabee Lodge at Turtle Point.  He is 
  survived by one sister, Mrs. A.D. Lewis and one brother Joseph Wallace of 
  buffalo.  The body was brought here for burial and funeral services will be 
  held tomorrow at the Grimes Church.
  
  December 4, 1919.
  
  Page 1.
    The death of Mrs. Phoebe Garlick wife of G.O. Garlick of Kasson occurred at 
  the family home Saturday last.  Mrs. Garlick had been in poor health for more 
  than a year, having never fully recovered from the effects of a fall which 
  fractured her hip, but was only confined to her bed a few days during the last 
  spell of illness which terminated a long and useful life.  She was nearly 77 
  years of age.  
    The death of this well beloved woman causes much sadness in Smethport and 
  vicinity where she had been a gentle participant in everyday affairs of the 
  community for many years.  Devoted to her home and family she nevertheless was 
  always ready to help the sick and distressed; a noble-hearted woman charitable 
  and accommodating neighbor, loyal, loving and self-sacrificing wife and mother 
  she made the world better by her stay among us.  The loss of a beautiful 
  character of this kind from community life is a distinct blow while the 
  bereaved ones of the faily suffer an irrepairable loss.  The Miner joins with 
  every man, woman and child in this section in extending sincere sympathy.
    Phoebe McKean Garlick was born on Long Island, New York, March 24, 1843, a 
  daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard McKean.  After her marriage to G.O. Garlick 
  they resided in Minnesota but soon after returned to McKean county where Mr. 
  Garlick purchased the farm near Kasson which has been their home for many 
  years.  Three children were born to them all of whom with their father 
  survive:  Miss Alberta Garlick and Miss Eva Garlick, who live at Kasson, and 
  Bernard T. Garlick a well known merchant of Smethport; also surviving are four 
  brothers, Thomas McKean twin of Phoebe, of Wilcox James A. McKean and Charles 
  McKean of Smethport, and Edward McKean of Marvin Creek, near Smethport.
    The funeral was held at the house Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock, the Rev. 
  W.E. VanDyke, officiating.  Interment was in Kasson cemetery.
  
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    Bernard Tanner, for many years a resident of Perce Brook, died last Sunday 
  morning.  He had been ailing for some time, gradually failing until the end.  
  He leaves t mourn his loss three sons, Ernest Tanner of Bradford, Pa., Edward 
  Tanner, of Eldred, Pa., August Tanner who is at home, and one daughter, Mrs. 
  Freda Ogilvie of Olean, N.Y. – Funeral Tuesday at 12 o’clock at the Moore 
  School house, burial at Smith’s cemetery.
    
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  Mrs. H.G. Heath received word of the death of her brother William Wynans aged 
  72 years, which occurred near Townville, Pa., Wednesday.  Death was caused by 
  a stroke.  He leaves a wife and two children.  This is the fourth brother Mrs. 
  Heath has lost within the past three years.
  
  December 11, 1919.
  
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  Boy Burned To Death At Simpson Tuesday.
    Louis Closser, the seven year old son of Mr. and Mrs. C.W, Closser of 
  Simpson was burned to death late Tuesday afternoon when the barn on the 
  Closser farm was reduced to ashes.
    Mr. and Mrs. Closser were in Bradford and the only occupants of the home 
  were Mr. Closser’s mother and three children.  About 5:30 o’clock the 
  youngsters went out to the barn to feed the stock and Louis climbed into the 
  loft to throw down some hay.  A gas light was burning in the barn at the time 
  and the boy accidently threw some hay on the light.  In a few moments the barn 
  was a mass of flames.
    Every effort was made to save the children and through the timely aid of the 
  grandmother and Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Scott who live a short distance away, all 
  the children except the seven-year-old boy were carried to safety.  In the 
  excitement it was believed that he had also escaped but when a search was made 
  his death was discovered.  Much credit is due Mr. Scott for the manner in 
  which he carried on the rescue work.
    The bar was totally destroyed with all the stock which consisted of two or 
  three cows and a horse.  A large amount of hay was stored in the barn.  Mrs. 
  Closser was only recently discharged from the hospital and has been staying 
  with relatives in that city for the past few days.  Mr. Closser, who is 
  employed as an operator for the Pure Gasoline Company was out of the city but 
  returned about 5 o’clock Tuesday afternoon.  Shortly after his arrival in the 
  city he was notified of the distressing news.
  
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    Anthony Lewis Sigsworth, one of the oldest, if not the oldest resident of 
  Mt. Jewett, was found lying on his bed, dead at the home of his daughter, Mrs. 
  Mary Magee on High street Monday morning.  The discovery of his death was made 
  by Mrs. McMahon, a granddaughter of the deceased, and the position of the body 
  indicated that MR. Sigsworth had arisen and had seated himself upon the bed 
  before death overtook him.  He had evidently been dead but a short time.  The 
  funeral arrangements have not yet been made.
    The deceased was born at Fryburg, Clarion county, on January 1, 1826, and he 
  would therefore have been 94 years old on New Year’s day.  He resided in 
  Fryburg until two years ago when he came here to reside with his daughter.  He 
  is survived by two sons, James, of Okmulgee, Okla.; Harold of Erie; and three 
  daughters, Mrs. Robert McCluskey of Bridgeport, Ill., formerly of Kane; Miss 
  Rose Sigsworth of Oil City and Mrs. Mary Magee of Mt. Jewett.
  
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  Mt. Jewett:  Mrs. Charles E. Burnside for the past thirty years a resident of 
  Mount Jewett departed this life on Thanksgiving afternoon after a lingering 
  illness which dated from 1913 and terminated in a three month’s period of semi-
  unconsciousness.  Mrs. Burnside whose maiden name was Christina Holloday, was 
  born in Ontario Canada on Sept. 25, 1843 of American parentage, was married to 
  Charles E. Burnside on May 25th, 1869.  She is survived by her husband, three 
  sisters and one brother all of the latter residing in the West.
    
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  Port Allegany:  The death of Basil E. Marvin took place Friday at his home on 
  South Main Street, after a weeks’ illness of pneumonia.  He was nineteen years 
  of age, and the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Marvin.  He was born and 
  spent his younger years in Coudersport, coming here with his parents about 
  eight years ago.  Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Methodist 
  church, Rev. C.E.O’dell officiating and interment was made in the Fairview 
  Cemetery.  The bereaved family have the sincere sympathy of a host of friends 
  in their great loss.
  
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  Eldred:  Mrs. Clara M. Welch, aged 62 years, died at her home in Olean, at 
  about 4 o’clock Monday afternoon,  Deceased was a former resident of Eldred, 
  relict of the late J.C. Welch, and a woman who made a large number of friends, 
  who mourn her death.  She is survived by two sons, Louis J. Welch of Warren, 
  Pa., and Clarence Welch; one daughter, Geraldine Welch; two brothers, F.M. and 
  C.J. Ball; three sisters, Elizabeth M. Ball, Frances D. Ball, of Olean and 
  Mrs. Alfred Kamler of Clinton, Iowa.  The funeral was held Thursday morning at 
  9 o’clock at St. Mary of the Angels church, Rev. Edward J. Rengel officiating 
  and interment made in the St. Bonaventure’s cemetery, Allegany.
  
  December 18, 1919.
  
  Page 1.
    Last Wednesday evening E.E. Heath received a message conveying the sad news 
  of the death of his brother, Dr. Jerome A. Heath of Cleveland, Ohio, after a 
  long illness with ?ilation of the heart.  Dr. Heath was about 60 years of age 
  and was favorably known to many Smethport people who had made his acquaintance 
  during visits to this place.  He was born in Crawford county.  For the past 35 
  years he practiced as a physician in Cleveland.  Surviving are his widow and 
  one daughter, Mrs. DeFara Pay of Cleveland.  E.E. Heath left for Cleveland 
  Thursday and attended the funeral which was held Saturday, returning to 
  Smethport Monday.  Also in attendance at the funeral were Mrs. Nellie McKay, 
  sister of the deceased, and her husband of Ambridge, Pa., and H.G. Heath of 
  Eldred brother of Dr. Heath.  The remains were laid at rest in Lakeview 
  cemetery, Cleveland, within 300 feet of the mausoleum which contains the 
  remains of President James A. Garfield, killed by an assassin’s bullet, July 
  2, 1882.
  
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  Died November 19th, 1919, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Carrie E. Brown, 
  Dixon, Cal., Mrs. Myrtilla Taylor Cummings, age 78 years 7 months and 29 
  days.  Mrs. Cummings was the daughter of John and Elizabeth Taylor.  During 
  her childhood and young womanhood she lived in Smethport.  She married 
  Nathaniel Cummings, a lumberman and moved to Ridgway, Pa.  Mr. Cummings died 
  there.  Mrs. Cummings then moved to Bloomington, Ill.  In later years to Dixon 
  California making her home with her daughter, Mrs. Brown.  Myrtilla as she was 
  known among her old friends was a very capable and attractive young woman.  
  During her absence from Smethport she kept in touch with her friends and had a 
  lively interest in the community.
  
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  Farmers Valley:  (Too Late for Last Week) The funeral of Bernard Tanner was 
  held at the Moore school house last Tuesday at 12 o’clock, Rev. Van Dyke of 
  Smethport had charge of the service.
  
  
  
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