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McKean County Miner 1920
DEATHS IN MCKEAN COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA JAN-JUNE 1920
THE MCKEAN COUNTY MINER NEWSPAPER, (SMETHPORT)

The following death notices appeared in the McKean County Miner from January 
thru June during the year of 1920.  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, 2014

 January 1, 1920

Page 1
Death of Otis Irons
  Otis Irons, a pioneer resident of this vicinity died at his home near the 
west line of the borough Tuesday evening.  Mr. Irons, following his usual 
custom went to the barn in the evening to feed the stock and climbed into 
the mow to throw down hay.  The exertion seemed to tire him greatly and he 
complained to his housekeeper, Mrs. Sloan, that he was not feeling well, and 
when he started for the house, she had to assist him on the way until she 
obtained aid from people passing the house.  Mr. Irons died within a very 
short time after starting from the barn.
  Up to within the past two years Mr. Irons was in robust health and a daily 
visitor to the business part of town.  He was a genial sociable man, an 
ardent Democrat, and a popular companion of many of the older citizens.
  He had reached the ripe age of nearly ninety years.
  He was a farmer by occupation, born in Port Allegany in 1830, a son of 
Gideon and Miami Irons.  Gideon Irons, who was a native of Rhode Island, 
came to McKean county at an early day and located on Potato Creek where he 
engaged in business as a farmer and a lumberman, and where both he and his 
wife died.  Otis Irons made his home with his parents until twenty-two years 
of age when he bought a farm in Keating township on Marvin Creek and lived 
there for many years.  Later he bought the home in the borough where he 
lived until the end came.  He was married in 1870 to Sarah Hand, who has 
been dead a number of years.  He was for many years a prominent farmer and 
owned several farms at the time of his death.
  The funeral was held Friday afternoon, the Rev. W.E. Van Dyke, 
officiating.  Burial was in Rose Hill cemetery.

Page 1
Death of J.J. Smith
  J.J. Smith, a former resident of this place died at Limestone, N.Y., 
Tuesday night at 12:15.  The cause of his death being cancer from which he 
had been a sufferer for about a year.
  Mr. Smith was 52 years of age and is survived by two sons, Russell Smith 
of Olean, N.Y., and Harold Smith of Pittsburgh, Pa., also one daughter, Miss 
Wilma Smith of Limestone, N.Y.
  The funeral service will be held in this place Friday afternoon and 
interment in Rose Hill cemetery.

January 8, 1920

Page 2
Eldred
  Albert R. Moses, a lifelong resident of this vicinity, died at the 
hospital at Port Allegany, at 10:30 o’clock, a.m. December 27th.  He had 
been at the hospital since November 29th, and had undergone an operation for 
prostate gland on December 1st.  He withstood the operation in good shape, 
but months of suffering had all reduced his vitality so much that in spite 
of his valiant fight for life it was without avail.
  Deceased was born at Turtle Point November 23, 1851.  On October 4, 1874 
he was united in marriage to Miss Mary L. Brown at Portville.  While they 
have not resided in Eldred continuously, they have maintained a home here 
and may be considered lifelong residents of this town and the sympathy of 
the community goes out to the bereaved one.  Surviving are the widow, two 
sons, Carl C. Moses of Raleigh, N.C., and John B. Moses of Little Rock, 
Ark.; one brother C.J. Moses of Shinglehouse and one sister, Mrs. J.E. 
Wolcott of Eldred.  The remains were brought to Eldred Saturday and the 
funeral was held form the house at 2 o’clock, Tuesday afternoon, Rev. 
Edwards officiating, and interment was made in Oak Hill.  Deceased was a 
member of the Crosby, Tent K.O.T.M.

Page 2
Eldred
  Marion Potter died at the Kane hospital last Sunday evening, after a 
couple of week’s illness of rheumatic heart disease and complications.  He 
had been working for the Sergeant glass company and while at work hurt 
himself.  At the hospital he had gotten able to be about until a short time 
before he died he was taken down.  The remains were brought to Eldred and 
Dr. Huff of Eldred and Dr. Mountain of Olean performed an autopsy with the 
result of determine the cause of his death.  Deceased was 18 years of age 
and leaves a mother and sister, Mrs. Newton Donnelly of Eldred township, and 
one brother, Harry of Pittsburgh.  The funeral was held from the E.M. church 
Wednesday.

Page 2
Frank P. Slocum Dead
  Frank P. Slocum, long a leading citizen of Bradford, died at his home 137 
South avenue, at 5:30 o’clock Friday afternoon, after a long illness.  Mr. 
Slocum was 65 years old.
  He is survived by his wife and one daughter, Mrs. Helen Mack.  Mrs. Slocum 
is seriously ill at the Bradford hospital and Mrs. G.W. Bgone of New York, a 
relative, was with the family at the time of Mr. Slocum’s death.
  Mr. Slocum was born in Boonville, N.Y., about 65 years ago and graduated 
from the High School of that place at the age of 17 years.  Immediately 
after graduation he began teaching school at Prospect, N.Y. in 1877 he came 
to Bradford and for a time was employed as a teacher near Bolivar, N.Y.  He 
also conducted a private school there for a time and was one of the early 
superintendents of the Bradford public schools.
  Mr. Slocum engaged in the cigar and tobacco business here for a time and 
after being employed by L. Emery Jr. & Co., then handling jewelry and other 
lines, he embarked in the jewelry business on his own account for a period.  
He was for many years district agent of the United States Casualty Company 
and held that position at the time of his death.
  In politics Mr. Slocum was a staunch Republican, but as an ardent admirer 
of Theodore Roosevelt he espoused Progressive principles when the party 
schism threatened a disruption.  He was president of the Bradford 
Progressive club and was chosen a delegate to the Progressive convention in 
Chicago in 1916.
  Mr. Slocum served the county for several years as coroner, being elected 
on the Rep7ublican ticket.  He was very active in the reorganization of 
Bradford lodge No. 234 B.P.O. Elks and was a past exalted ruler of that 
organization.  He also was member of the Maccabee order and of the First 
Presbyterian Church.

Page 3.
Mt. Jewett
  Ivan, three-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Axel Grundberg of Westline, was 
drowned on Sunday, December 21, 1919.  The young lad had been coasting with 
a number of other children and was on his way home.  He started down the 
creek on his sled when he fell in an air hole in the ice.  A little girl 
noticed him go underneath the ice and called for help, but he had passed 
away before they could locate him.  Funeral services were conducted at the 
home and Mt. Nebo Church, Mt. Jewett, by Rev. Parson, and the remains laid 
to rest in Mt. Nebo cemetery.  Another sorrow visited the same parents on 
Friday, December 26th, when their infant daughter, Maria, about 30 hours 
old, died.  The remains were brought to Mt. Nebo for burial, Monday, 
December 29th.  This is a double sorrow and the parents have the sympathy of 
their many friends at Westline and Mt. Jewett.

Page 3.
Mt. Jewett
  John Alfred Beckstrom died at his home, West End, from the effects of 
consumption, Tuesday, December 23rd.  He was born in Sweden and at his death 
was 33 years, 4 months and 10 days of age.
  He leaves to mourn his death, his wife and one child, and one brother all 
at home.  Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Parson, pastor of Mt. Nebo 
Church, Thursday afternoon, after which the remains were laid to rest in Mt. 
Nebo cemetery.  He was a member of Mt. Nebo Church and Mt. Jewett Lodge No. 
881, I.O.O.F.

Page 3.
Mt. Jewett
  Thomas Monkledico of Hazelhurst suddenly dropped dead at his home Tuesday, 
December 30th from asthma.  At his death he was 65 years, 3 months and 12 
days old.  Funeral services were conducted by Rev. E.M. Driscoll, pastor of 
St., Edmunds Catholic Church of Hazelhurst, after which the remains were 
taken to Bradford for burial.

Page 3.
Mt. Jewett
  Elma May Carpenter died at the home of her sister, Mrs. John Martin at 
Kasson, Pa., Tuesday, December 30th.  She had suffered with sugar diabetes 
and at her death was 24 years, 8 months and 5 days old.  Burial took place 
at Corroville, Pa.  

January 15, 1920

Page 1.
Death of Mrs. G.W. Dickinson
  The death of Mrs. G.W. Dickinson occurred January 5, 1920, at North Warren 
hospital where she had been a patient for some years.  The immediate cause 
being tuberculosis.
  Orisa Gleason was born May 17, 1849, and was united in marriage with G.W. 
Dickinson September 29, 1873.  Six children blessed this union, the youngest 
preceding her to the Great Beyond in infancy and Mr. Dickinson about ten 
years ago.
  She leave to mourn four sons, Orrie Dickinson of ------, Chester and 
Charles Dickinson of Hazelhurst, Pa.; Roy Dickinson of East Smethport, one 
daughter, Mrs. W.H. Wright of Smethport, and a sister, Mrs. Nancy Buckley of 
Olean, N.Y.
  The funeral services were held at the home of her son, Roy Dickinson, last 
Thursday and interment made in the cemetery at Kasson.

Page 2.
Port Allegany
  The death of Mrs. Nancy F. Vanloon, wife of William Vanloon, took place 
Saturday at her home on the farm near Burtville, heart trouble being the 
cause of death.
  Mrs. Vanloon was the youngest daughter of Andrew and Mary Fortner, pioneer 
residents of this place and was one of 15 children.  She was born here 
September 5, 1831 and was 89 years of age.  She passed her entire life in 
Port Allegany and vicinity.  On March 3, 1878 she married William Vanloon at 
Smethport.  The funeral services were held at the Grimes church Tuesday 
afternoon and interment was in Grimes cemetery.  The services were conducted 
by Rev. C.E. Odell.  Mrs. Vanloon is survived by her husband and one 
brother, Hile Fortner of this place besides leaving a host of friends to 
mourn her death.

Page 2.
Port Allegany
  The death of the 6 months old baby of Mr. and Mrs. Grant Winston occurred 
Monday at Annin Creek .  Baby Mildred had been sick for several weeks with 
whooping cough and pneumonia and the last few days she suffered with spinal 
menengitis.

Page 3.
  F.O. Peterson of Kane, a respected citizen, died last Wednesday of but a 
few hours sickness.  Hew was 58 years of age and is survived by his wife and 
four children.

Page 5.
Crosby
  Robert Ryan, the eldest son of Michael Ryan of this place, died at the 
home of his grandmother, Mrs. F. Ryan, near Turtle Point, of diphtheria, 
Friday morning.  Burial took place at Colegrove Saturday afternoon.  Mr. 
Ryan has the sympathy of the entire community in his bereavement, as since 
the death of Mrs. Ryan a little over a year ago.  Robert had helped in 
caring for the two smaller children.

January 22, 1920

Page 1
Killed At Clermont
  Crashing down a mine shaft 72 feet, Clarence Donaldson, 28, of Kane, 
sustained injuries at Clermont Thursday afternoon which caused his death in 
the Ridgway hospital Friday morning at 7 o’clock.
  He was employed at the mine and was with a car near the shaft when he and 
the car in some manner unexplained went down the shaft.
  The injured man was rushed to the Ridgway hospital on the train arriving 
there at 11 o’clock last night.  He was unconscious upon arrival at the 
hospital and died without having regained consciousness.  Examination 
disclosed the fact that his injuries were internal and his head was badly 
crushed.  It is stated that his ribs were crushed in and that his lungs were 
punctured.
  He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Donaldson of East Kane, and is 
survived by one brother, Edward, 316 Haines street and three sisters as 
follows:  Mrs. H.J. Donner, 407 Chase street; Mrs. Homer Hetrick, 
Brockville, and Mrs. Clarence Carter of Pittsburgh.
  The bereaved father went to Ridgway Friday to bring the remains to this 
city.  They were taken to the home of Mrs. Donner, 407 Chase street from 
where funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock.  The remains 
were taken to DuBois, his former home, on the Monday morning train for 
interment.
  The unfortunate young man was a member of the Eagles and was well thought 
of by his many friends and acquaintances.  He served in the navy for a 
considerable period, having been bugle boy on the U.S.S. Minneapolis. – Bane 
Republican.

Page 1
Death of Mrs. Berkhouse
  The death of Mrs. Elizabeth Berkhouse, who resides with Mr. and Mrs. E.E. 
Drake on West Main street, occurred Sunday, pneumonia being the cause after 
an illness of six days.  Mrs. Berkhouse was Mrs. Drake’s mother, a most 
estimable lady whose death is sadly regretted by many friends.
  The remains were taken to Brockwayville, her former home, where funeral 
and burial occurred yesterday.  Mrs. Berkhouse was aged about 78 years, and 
had been a resident of this town for several years.

Page 1
Found Dead In The Snow Near Betula
  While driving along the road between Betula and Norwich Tuesday afternoon, 
men found the body of R.W. Nichols in the snow.  Life was extinct and the 
belief is that he was overcome by the exertion of walking through the drifts 
and succumbed to an attack of heart disease.
  The body was taken to Betula and examined by a physician.  Coroner and 
undertaker were summoned, but on account of the drifted condition of the 
roads were unable to make the trip until yesterday.
  R.W. Nichols is said to have lived in Kittaning, and was about 55 years of 
age.  He came to Colegrove on the Pennsylvania train, Tuesday morning, 
walked to Betula, peddling his wares, which consisted of knives and other 
small articles of merchandise.  The last seen of him alive was when he left 
the hotel at Betula after saying he was going to walk to Norwich, a distance 
of about two miles.  IT was a stormy afternoon and it is believed that 
battling through the drifts proved too much for an over-driven heart and 
that he expired very suddenly.  That the man was found soon after life 
departed is evidence by the fact that the body was warm, thus disposing of 
the story current here yesterday that the man had frozen to death.
  AS this article is written efforts are being made to locate relatives of 
Nichols, and no burial arrangements have yet been made.

Page 2
Eldred
  Charles E. Coleman, aged about 70 years, died at the County Home in 
Smethport at about 7:30 this morning, death being due to old age.  Deceased 
formerly lived in Eldred, going to Smethport about seven years ago.  He had 
been confined to his bed for five months.  He leaves four daughters; Mrs. 
George Taylor, Mrs. James Bostock, Mrs. George Kitchen, all of England and 
Mrs. Edward Gardiner of Eldred.  The funeral will be held from St. Raphael’s 
Church here, Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock, and interment made in Oak Hill.

January 29, 1920

Page 1.
Death of Mrs. James Williamson
  Mrs. Julia Williamson, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John McCarthy of 
this place, died at her home in Erie Sunday from scarlet fever and 
pneumonia, aged thirty-two years.
  She is survived by her husband, James Williamson, one daughter, Harriett, 
one son David of Erie, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John McCarthy of this 
place, one sister, Mrs. Anna Cynock of Renovo and five brothers, Millard, 
George, William and Bert of Erie and Ernest of Smethport, Pa.
  Funeral services were held Tuesday and interment made in a cemetery at 
Erie.

Page 1.
Death of James Lynch\
  James Lynch, an old and respected resident, died at his home in East 
Smethport Monday, after a long period of ill health.  Mr. Lynch came to East 
Smethport 41 years ago about the time the Smethport Extract  (portion 
unreadable) years was a foreman in that plant.  He was a man who made many 
friends by his kindly, friendly, accommodating disposition and news of his 
death was received with great regret.
  He was born in County Meath, Ireland, August 4, 1846, and came to this 
country when two years old, settled at Painted Post, New York and grew to 
manhood there.  Forty-eight years ago he married Mary Hulvihill at Brocton, 
N.Y., who together with eight children, survive him, namely; Mrs. C.E. 
McAlee of Johnsonburg; Mrs. Irvin Coon, Mrs. Otto Okerlund, Mrs. Clyde 
Stull, Mrs. Leo O’Brien, James, Francis and Raymond Lynch, all of Smethport.  
One sister, Mrs. Hugh O’Brien of Warsaw, N.Y., also survives and was here to 
attend the funeral.
  The funeral was held Wednesday morning at St. Elizabeth’s church, the Rev. 
P.J. Donohue officiating.  Burial was in St. Elizabeth’s cemetery.

Page 2.
Mt. Jewett
  George Edward Wise died at his home here from a complication of diseases, 
Thursday, January 15.  He had been in poor health for a number of years.  He 
was 40 years old at his death and leaves to mourn him his wife, three 
brothers and one sister.  Funeral services were conducted at the home by 
Rev. D.O. May, pastor of the M.E. Church, on Sunday, after which the remains 
were laid to rest in Mt. Nebo Cemetery.

Page 3.
  The death of Mrs. Louis W. Oakes, one of Bradford’s best known women and a 
member of one of the pioneer families of McKean county, occurred at the home 
of her daughter, Mrs. Gerald Moses of Pittsburgh, Thursday morning.  
Pneumonia caused her death.  Deceased was a niece of Mrs. Daniel Kingsbury, 
whose husband in the early days of the settlement of this part of the 
country owned a large tract of land that comprised most of McKean county.

February 5, 1920

Page 1.
Hi Henry Dead
  Word has been received in this place of the death of Colonel Hiram Henry, 
famous minstrel and showman at his home in New York city on Sunday.  “Hi” 
Henry was 79 years of age and for years he was one of the famous figures in 
minstrels in the days when the minstrel show was the epitome of high class 
entertainment.  He was born at Gowanda, N.Y., and was a veteran of the civil 
war.
  Hi Henry had many friends in Smethport.  In the old days, Hi Henry started 
his stage career 40 years ago but retired from active work and disposed of 
his rights in his minstrel troupe several years ago.
  Charles McBride of St. Mary’s Pa., who was his orchestra leader 30 years 
ago, has in his possession a violin presented him at the end of his 15 
years’ service by Col. Henry.
  Col. Henry’s widow lives in New York.

Page 1.
Explosion Kills Two
  Bolivar. Feb. 2 – Maynard Green of Richburg and Harry Sherwin of Bradford 
met instant death here today when 60 quarts of nitroglycerine exploded.  The 
men’s bodies were mangled beyond recognition, one man’s leg being found 200 
feet from the scene of the explosion.  
  Green and Sherwin were well shooters and went this morning to the 
nitroglycerine magazine in Forman Hollow to get a shot to use on a well 
drilled in at the old race track by Frank McDermott.  The accident occurred 
at about 9:30 o’clock.  The magazine is about 1-1/4 miles from Bolivar, but 
the explosion was plainly felt in this village.  A huge hole was torn in the 
ground where the men met their death.
  The two shooters hired a team from a local livery stable and drove to 
Forman Hollow.  They left the team at the road and walked to the magazine, 
which is about one-quarter of a mile from the road.  They had secured the 
explosive and were about 500 feet from the glycerine house on their way back 
when the explosion took place.  It is thought that one of the men stumbled.  
The team at the road was not injured.  Green is survived by a wife and two 
children.

Page 5.
David Morrison Dead
  David Morrison, aged 76 years, ?? months, died at his home near Windfall, 
at 7:20 o’clock, Saturday evening, after several weeks’ illness of general 
braking down.  He was born in Emlenton, Pa., and has been a resident of this 
vicinity many years coming to the Bradford oil fields in 1882.  With the 
exception of three years in Klondyke, 1899, 1902, seeking after gold, he has 
devoted his work to drilling and oil production.  He leaves his widow; two 
sons, Eli of Burnettsville, S.C., and William of ??? an four daughters, Mrs. 
J.A. ----, Eldred, Mrs. Bertha Morris? New York city; Mrs. Grant, Niagara 
Falls, N.Y. and Mrs. L.L. Fowler, Eldred.  The funeral was held from the 
M.E. Church, Wednesday afternoon, Rev. Lloyd of the Baptist Church 
officiating.  Interment in Oak Hill – Eldred Eagle.

Page 7.
Died at Mt. Jewett
  Mrs. Mary Oberg, who departed this life on Saturday, January 24, having 
suffered but a few days from bronchial pneumonia, was born in Sweden, 
October 9, 1860, and came to the United States when a child of 12.  Her 
first residence was in Streeter, Ill., then a removal was made to Missouri, 
followed by a journey to Clermont this county and final location in Mt. 
Jewett in the early eighties, where her home was established and she resided 
ever since.
  She was first married to Fred Miller, which union two sons were born, one 
Barnard, dying 18 years ago, while the other A. Vern is living in Mt. 
Jewett.  On February 28, 1888, she married Charles Oberg, who survives her 
together with her mother, Mrs. Karin Lunden, who is an active woman of the 
age of 90 years, one sister, Mrs. Frank Nelson and three brothers, 
(unreadable section)  Interment was made at Mt. Nebo.  Those acting as pall 
bearers were; Messrs. E. Colquist, Magnus Carlson, Andrew Anderson, Antoa 
Johnson, John Nelson and John Soderquist.  (Unreadable section)  For a 
number of years she was postmistress and conducted the business of the 
office in a little building on the spot now occupied by the Fred Johnson 
Block.
  Always interested in the work of the Lutheran Church of which she was a 
lifelong member.  Her services proved an important factor in forwarding it 
to the present high standing in the community and by her death (unreadable 
section)

February 12, 1920

Page 1.
Bradford Veteran Dead
  Bradford Star Record, Saturday, says., The death of Isaac G. Howe of No. 
165 Jackson avenue, one of Bradford’s most highly esteemed (unreadable) Well 
Supply Company, succumbed this morning at 2:10 o’clock of (unreadable) 
following a years’ illness followed by a general breakdown.
  I.G. Howe was born at Salisbury Center, Herkimer County, N.Y.  When the 
first call came for volunteers for the Civil War, Mr. Howe at once enlisted 
in Company K, 34th regiment, New York Volunteers.  At the end of the war he 
located at Petroleum Center, while the oil excitement has still there.  
(unreadable section)
  The late Mr. Howe was a faithful member of the First Methodist Church, 
serving for many years on the official board of the church.  For twenty 
years he represented the Fourth ward in city councils and during the greater 
part of that time serving as president of the Select branch.  He served with 
the city fathers from 1888 until 1908, when he resigned owing to ill health.  
He was also a member of the Workman Knights and Ladies of Honor and Bradford 
Chapter, American Insurance Union.
(portion omitted here)
Deceased was a member of Encampment No. 7, Union Veteran Legion, also of 
John S. Melvin Post, No. 141 G.A.R.
    Deceased is survived by his wife, Catherine M. Howe, one daughter, Mrs. 
E.E. Buell of this city, and two granddaughters, Mrs. M. Reed Scott of 
Genesee, N.Y., and Miss Marion Buell of this city.  He also leaves two 
sisters and one brother.  Funeral services will be held at the home Monday 
afternoon t 1:30 o’clock.  Interment in Oak Hill cemetery.
  
Page 1.
Death of Miss Frederica Green Occurred Saturday Last at Lock Haven Normal 
School
  Saturday the sad news reached Smethport of the death of Frederica Green, 
which occurred about 8 o’clock that morning at Lock Haven where the young 
lady was a student at the Normal school in that place.  Pneumonia was the 
cause of her death.  Tuesday her sister, Miss Lois Green, went to Lock Haven 
and Wednesday her condition was such that her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F.A. 
Green, were summoned.  They were, therefore, with Frederica when the end 
came.
  The remains were brought to the family home on East King street Saturday 
evening.
  Frederica Green was born in Smethport and was 19 years of age.  She was a 
vivacious and attractive young lady of happy disposition with a multitude of 
friends, old and young.  She graduated from Smethport High School with the 
class of 1919 and entered upon her first term in Normal last fall.  She was 
a member of St. Luke’s Church and a Camp Fire girl, faithful in church work 
and a leading participant in social affairs.  The death of this lovable 
young lady was a terrible blow to her family and the sincere sympathy of the 
MINER is tendered to them.
  The funeral was held at St. Luke’s church Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock 
and was attended by many sorrowing friends.  Grace Brooks, Eleanor Dana and 
Faith McDonald, students at Lock Haven Normal and close friends of 
Frederica, were among those present.  The profuse floral tributes gave 
tasteful testimony to the regard in which this estimable young lady was 
held.  Rev. W.E. VanDyke conducted the service and the remains were laid at 
rest in Rose Hill cemetery.
  Aside from the relatives mentioned above she is survived by a sister, Mrs. 
Hazel Connington of Mantua N.J. and a brother, Paul Green of Batavia, N.Y. 
who were also present at the funeral.
  
Page 2.
Eldred
A ??? was received yesterday announcing the death of Miss Susan Slavin in 
Akron, Ohio, that morning of pneumonia ???? of but six days.  Deceased was 
about 35 years of age and leaves her father John Slavin of Eldred; four 
brothers, John of Elmira, N.Y.; Thomas and Frank of Eldred, and Pat of 
Akron, and two sisters, Mrs. John Cleary of Akron, and Mrs. George Rogers of 
Cleveland.  The funeral will be held Sunday and interment made at Akron.  
Deceased had visited frequently in Eldred where the news of her death will 
be received with profound sorrow.
  
Page 2.
Port Allegany
  Mrs. Roy Bessie died Monday morning at the McGranor Hospital, as a result 
of an attack of pneumonia.  She was 21 years of age.  She is survived by her 
husband and one child, which is also ill with pneumonia.  The funeral 
services were held Thursday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock at the Baptist Church, 
Rev. D.L. Lloyd officiating.

Page 2.
Mrs. James Williamson
  Smethport friends will be grieved to learn the following additional 
particulars of the death in Erie, Pa., of Mrs. James Williamson, who was 
before her marriage, Miss Julia McCarthy of Smethport.  Mrs. Williamson, 
whose parents, Mr. and Mrs. John McCarthy reside on East Main Street, was 
only ill a few days.  Death was caused by scarlet fever and the funeral was 
held in Erie.
  Mrs. Williams was born in Smethport on February 14, 1888 and had a wide 
circle of friends here.  She attended school here and was a member of St. 
Luke’s Episcopal Church.  She was married eight years ago, since which time 
she resided in Erie where Mr. Williamson occupied a responsible position 
with the Erie Bronze Metal Company.
  Mrs. Williamson is survived by her husband and two children.  David aged 
two, and Harriet, seven years old.  She is also survived by her parents, 
five brothers and one sister.  The brothers are Ernest of Smethport, and 
Mildred F., William, George and Bert, now residents of Erie.  The sister, 
Anna, recently married, lives in Renovo, Pa.

Page 2.
Death of Fay Barron
  Fay Barron son of Mr. and Mrs. George Barron of Stulltown, died at the 
home of (unreadable) Martin at Coryville, Wednesday night, February 4, 1920, 
aged 21 years after a short illness (unreadable) and pneumonia.
  Mr. Barron was employed at Coryville and when taken ill was taken to the 
home of Mr. Martin to whose daughter he was engaged to be married the 
wedding being set for April.
  His mother was notified of his illness and hastened to his bedside but 
contracted the flu and had to be taken home.  The rest of the family were 
also taken with the same disease so that they were unable to be with him 
when the final summons came.
  He was a member of the Modern Woodmen of America of Coryville and also 
carried insurance in the Phoenix.
  Mr. Barron is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Barron, a 
brother Burt of Stulltown and a sister, Mrs. Leonard Webster of Eldred.
  The funeral was held from his late home Saturday and interment made in the 
cemetery at Stulltown.

Page 3.
Mt. Jewett
  Mrs. Ingred Elsa Lundberg died at her home at the West End of town Monday, 
February 2, 1920, from the effect of pneumonia, contracted from influenza.  
She had been in ill health for a number of years.  She was born in Smaland, 
Sweden, August 20, 1859, and came to this country in the year 1876, and was 
united in marriage to Charles Lundberg in 1881, and had been a resident of 
Mt. Jewett since her arrival in America.  She leaves to mourn her loss 
besides her husband, one daughter, Mrs. Charles Danielson and two sons, 
Theodore and Walter, all of Mt. Jewett, and two brothers of Cleveland, Ohio.  
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Marion Parson, pastor of Mt. Nebo 
Swedish Lutheran Church.  After which remains were laid to rest in Mt. Nebo 
cemetery yesterday Thursday.  The sadness of this death was that none of the 
immediate family were able to attend the funeral as they are all confined in 
bed with the flu and pneumonia.

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Mt. Jewett
  Eddie Adolph Hokanson died at the home of his mother at Campbelltown 
Wednesday, February 4, from pneumonia caused from the flu.  He was born in 
Mt. Jewett, June 23, 1888, and had lived his entire life in this vicinity.  
He leaves to mourn him besides his mother, one sister and two brothers.  
Funeral services will be conducted Friday, by Rev. Morton Parson, pastor of 
Mt. Nebo Lutheran church, after which the remains will be laid to rest in 
the family plot in Mt. Nebo cemetery.

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Mt. Jewett
  Mark Fisher died at his home here from the effects of pneumonia, Wednesday 
evening, February 4.  He was 31 years old at his death and leaves to mourn 
his demise besides his wife and daughter, Ruth, one sister, Catherine, and 
three brothers; Frank, Theodore and Ward Fisher all of Mt. Jewett.  Funeral 
services will be conducted Saturday morning at 9 o’clock by Rev. E.M. 
Driscol, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, after which the remains will be 
laid to rest in St. Joseph’s plot, Bridgeview cemetery.

February 19, 1920

Page 1.
Found Dead in Bed
  Mrs. Lean Main was found dead in bed Friday morning by her mother, Mrs. 
Anna Main, who went to call her about 7 o’clock.  Death was pronounced due 
to acute indigestion by the coroner, Dr. E.B. Burdick.
  Mrs. Main, who was 18 years from Port Allegany, came here with her mother 
five months ago.  They made their home with the former’s Aunt, Mrs. Dora 
Knapp.
  Beside her mother, she is survived by one daughter, four brothers and two 
sisters, Benjamin, Floyd, Earl and Harry Main, Mrs. Katherine Rodgers and 
Mrs. Lila Halsey, all of Port Allegany – Olean Herald.

Page 1.
Death of Mrs. C.F. Boller
  The sad news reaches the MINER of the death of Mrs. Chas. F. Boller, wife 
of the editor of the Port Allegany Reporter-Argus, who passed away Tuesday 
morning at 2 o’clock.  She was a most estimable woman and her death, which 
was caused from grip, is most sincerely deplored.  Before marriage she was 
Miss Margaret Robinson.  Editor Boller is in a critical condition suffering 
from the same ailment that caused the death of his wife.  The MINER extends 
sympathy to Mr. Boller and hopes he will soon recover.

Page 1.
Captain Rose Oviatt of the Salvation Army is Dead
  Captain Rose Oviatt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G.E. Oviatt, was born in 
Smethport, Pa., February 17, 1892.  She was promoted to glory from Lebanon, 
Pa., February 12, 1920.  She leave to mourn her loss, hereafter, two 
sisters, Mrs. Guy Dickerson and Mrs. Grace Meredith, also two brothers.  The 
greater part of her life was spent in Smethport and vicinity.  For the last 
six years she has served her Lord under the banner of the Salvation Army.
  Prior to leaving for the training school in New York city she was a 
soldier of the Bradford Corps.  ON completing her training she was sent to 
assist adjutant Margaret Bays at Pottstown, Pa.  From there she went to 
Reading, Pa., where she served for three years.  Her next and last 
appointment was to Lebanon, Pa.  From there she left the Church Militant to 
Join the Church Triumphant.
  Funeral from M.E. Church Monday, February 16, 11 a/m., Rev. A. Gregson 
officiating.  Burial in Rose Hill cemetery.

Page 3.
Port Allegany
  Mrs. Charles Thomas died at her home on the Brooklynside last Friday, 
February 6, the cause of her death, being acute bronchitis.  Mrs. Thomas was 
sixty-four years of age and was born in Allegheny county, N.Y.  She was the 
daughter of William and Adeline Sherwood.  In early womanhood she was united 
in marriage to Charles Thomas and for many years has been a resident of this 
section, where she made many acquaintances, who held her in high esteem and 
was known as a woman of bright and sunny character.  She is survived by her 
mother, Mrs. Adeline Sherwood, her husband and two children, Mrs. Orin 
Minard and Steve Thomas of this place, also five grandchildren Glenn, 
Ellery, Eugene, Leslie and James.  Funeral services were held at the family 
residence Tuesday.  Rev. Odell officiating and Glenn L. Gallup was 
undertaker.  Interment was made in the Grimes cemetery.

Page 3.
Port Allegany
  The residents of this place were shocked to learn of the death of H. 
Hasbrook Beckley at the Higgins Memorial Hospital at Olean last Sunday, 
February 8 from pneumonia following an operation for the removal of a limb.  
H. Hasbrook Beckley was born May 26, 1854, at Durhamville Oneida County, 
N.Y.  By occupation he was a glass cutter and came to Port Allegany eighteen 
years ago to follow his trade.  During his residence here he made a host of 
friends, both throughout the community and among his fellow tradesmen.  He 
is survived by two brothers, E.F. Beckley of Lockport, N.Y., and C.C. 
Beckley of this place.  Interment was made in the family lot at Canastoga, 
N.Y.  

Page 3.
Port Allegany
  Mrs. Martha Barrett, aged 83, died Wednesday morning at 2”30 at the home 
of her sister, Mrs. Ruth Puhl, advanced age being the cause of her death.  
Mrs. Barrett for many years was a resident of Roulette, but of late had been 
staying at the home of her sister here.  Besides a host of friends to mourn 
her loss she leaves one son, Dexter Barrett and three sisters, Mrs. Ruth 
Puhl and Mrs. Mary Leet of this place and Mrs. Carrie Sugstrom of Roulette.  
Funeral services will be conducted at the home of her son or Pearl street 
tomorrow afternoon, Rev. Lloyd officiating.  H.F. Grabe, undertaker.

Page 3.
Port Allegany
  Following an illness of about five months, Harold Abbey Van Wegan died 
Friday morning at the Public Service Hospital, Greenville, S.C.  The end 
came as a shock to his many friends and acquaintances, as it was not 
generally known that his condition was so serious.  Harold was 25 years of 
age, having been born in Coudersport January 10, 1895.  He received his 
education in the public schools, graduating from the high school in 1913.  
Shortly after his graduation he began to work in the First National Bank 
where he continued until he was called to serve his country.  He was a 
member of the Baptist Church, also a member of its board of trustees.  He 
belonged also to the following organizations; the Masonic Lodge, City Club, 
the local Tennis Club, and the Frank Burt Post of the American Legion.  He 
is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Orlo B. Van Wegan who have the 
sympathy of the entire community in their loss.
  The funeral services were conducted Tuesday morning at the Baptist Church, 
Rev. D.L. Lloyd officiating.

Page 3.
Port Allegany
  James Richard Cowan, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Cowan, was born at Red 
House, N.Y., October 19, 1898.  He died at the home of Mr. Frank Cook 
Harrison street, Saturday evening from pneumonia.  He is survived by his 
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cowan of this place; five sisters, Ethel, Grace and 
Alice who reside here, Emma of Perry, N.Y., and Mrs. Stonemetz of Oswego, 
Pa., also one brother.  Funeral services were conducted at the U.B. Church, 
Tuesday afternoon prior to taking the body to Red House for burial, Rev. 
D.L. Lloyd officiating. – Reporter-Argus.

Page 3.
Mt. Jewett
  Chester, two-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Larson, died of pneumonia 
Saturday, February 7.  Mr. Larson’s entire family had been down with the flu 
and were getting along nicely when it was discovered that this child had 
developed pneumonia.  A hard fight was put up to save his life but all 
efforts failed.  The funeral services were held from the home on Tuesday by 
Rev. D.O. May and interment was made in Bridgeview cemetery.

February 26, 1920

Page 1.
Anna McBride Campbell
  The death of Anna McBride Campbell occurred Wednesday of last week at her 
home in Jeanette, Pa., from bronchial pneumonia.  She was 24 years of age.  
She is survived by her husband, Preston Campbell, son Alton and daughter 
Jane, also by her mother, Mrs. Jane McBride of Smethport; three sisters, 
Mrs. Stella Jones and Mrs. Thos. Hayes of Cleveland, Ohio, and Mrs. Frank 
Dickinson of Salamanca, N.Y.; four brothers, Sylvester, of Walton, Pa.; 
Charles and Harris of Cleveland, and Jacob of Smethport.
  The remains were brought to her mother’s home here, Thursday, and the 
funeral was held Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock, the Rev. W.E. VanDyke 
officiating.  Burial was in rose Hill cemetery.

Page 1.
Ownie Burrows Young
  Died at her home in East Smethport, Saturday afternoon at 1 o’clock, Ownie 
Burrows Young, wife of Louis Young.  Pneumonia was the cause of death.  She 
was aged about 23 years and had been married only a few months.
  The funeral was held at East Smethport, officiated by Rev. W.E. VanDyke 
(remainder unreadable).

Page 3.
Port Allegany
  Mrs. Barbara Reed passed away at her home here Wednesday after a short 
illness with influenza.  Mrs. Reed was the wife of the late Jacob Reed and 
came with her husband and family to Port Allegany about twenty five years 
ago,, Mr. Reed being employed here as a bottle blower.  She was born June 
10, 1844 in Germany and came to this country when about nine years of age.

Page 3.
Port Allegany
  It was with deep regret that the Reporter-Argus force learned Tuesday 
morning that Mrs. Charles F. Boller, wife of Editor Boller, had passed away 
at their home on Chestnut street at 2 a.m.  Death came from an attack of 
influenza and complications.  Editor and Mrs. Boller had both been very ill 
but on Monday were apparently improving when at 5 o’clock, she suddenly grew 
worse.  During her illness, loving hands tenderly cared for the afflicted 
one.  Margaret Robinson Boller was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George 
Robinson and was born at Kendall, N.Y, April 20, 1892 where she grew to 
womanhood and graduated from the Kendall High School.  She also graduated 
from the Brockport State Normal in 1911 and taught the school term of 1914 
and 1917 at Hemlock N.Y.  On November 13, 1915, she was united in marriage 
to Editor Charles F. Boller of this place and since that time has resided 
here, where she made many acquaintances who were grieved to hear of her 
death.  She united with the local Methodist episcopal Church and was a 
staunch and true Christian, a loving wife, mother, daughter and sister and 
her absence will be greatly missed from the household.  She is survived by 
her husband and one infant daughter, Doris, nine months of age; also her 
parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Robinson and one brother, E.L. Robinson all of 
this place.  Funeral services were conducted at the home Thursday afternoon 
at 2 o’clock, Rev. A.E. French officiating, owing to the absence of her 
pastor, Rev. Odell.  Interment was made in the Fairview cemetery.  The 
entire community joins with the Reporter-Argus force in extending sympathy 
to the bereaved husband and family.

Page 3.
Mt. Jewett
  Armond G. Francart died at the Kane hospital Friday, February 13, from the 
effects of pneumonia, from which he had suffered for three weeks.  He had 
been taken to the hospital on Thursday of last week and died the following 
day.  He was 21 years of age and had been a resident in Mt. Jewett for the 
past three and a half years and by trade was a glass cutter.  He was united 
in marriage with Miss Lillie Benson of this place on December 19, 1919, who 
survives him, besides his father, F.M. Francart, three sisters, Mrs. J.E. 
Suain, Misses Bertha and Emma and two brothers, George and William all of 
Mt. Jewett.  Armond Francart was a promising young man, with a large circle 
of friends and we regret the loss of him in our midst.  Funeral services 
were conducted by Rev. E.M. Driscoll at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 
Tuesday morning after which the remains were laid to rest in the Catholic 
plot at Bridgeview.

Page 3.
Mt. Jewett
  The many friends of Paul J. Ginkle were grieved to hear to hear of his 
death which occurred early Sunday morning at his home in Griffiths of 
pleuro-pneumonia.  His death was a shock to his many friends who have lost a 
highly respected citizen in their community as well as a beloved friend.  He 
was held in high esteem by everyone from his many acts of kindness.  He was 
foreman for the St. Mary’s Gas Co., and gave them sixteen years of 
conscientious and untiring service.  He is survived by his wife and one 
daughter, Frances.  Interment took place Wednesday morning in St. Bernard’s 
cemetery at Bradford, Pa., Rev. E.M. Driscoll of Mt. Jewett officiating.

Page 4.
Eldred
  At Midland Mich., Friday morning February 13, occurred the death of Mrs. 
L.J. Barton, age 74 years.  The cause of death was influenza.  Deceased is 
survived by six daughters; Mrs. A.W. Frost of Eldred; Mrs. Frank McDermott 
of Blueberry, Mich;  Mrs. George Swarthout of Flint, Mich; Mrs. Joe Lagoo, 
Cadillac, Mich; Mrs. Edward Firring and Mrs. L.C. Hickeson of Midland, Mich.  
Two sons, J.J. Barton Midland, and F.W. Barton of Saginaw, Mich.  Mrs. 
Barton was the first whit child born in Midland county Mich.

Page 5.
  The death of Miss Maude E. Conklin of No. 11 School street one of 
Bradford’s most prominent and best beloved women, occurred at the Bradford 
hospital Sunday morning at 4 o’clock, following a two weeks’ illness of 
influenza, followed by pneumonia.  She was 35 years of age.  Miss Conklin 
was well known in Smethport on account of wartime activities and was an 
interesting Speaker at Liberty Loan meetings held here.

Page 5.
  Ulle E. McGavisk of Wichita Falls, Texas, died last week and the remains 
were brought to Olean for interment.  The funeral was held Saturday at St. 
Mary’s of the Angels Church.  Among the relatives in attendance were Mrs. 
George Fitzsimmons of Conneaut, O.; Mr. and Mrs. M.J. Welch of Eldred; 
Thomas Connell of Wichita Falls, Texas; Mr. and Mrs. B.S. Sherwood of 
Bolivar; Hugh McGavisk of Sartwell; William McGavisk of Eldred; Mrs. Henry 
Painter of Port Allegany.

March 4, 1920

Page 1.
Death of Mrs. Sarah Green
  Word was received in this place last Friday of the death of Mrs. Sarah 
Green, which occurred at her home in Seattle, Wash.  Mrs. Green was 79 years 
old and formerly lived in Smethport.  She was the mother of Samuel Green and 
Mrs. George Denning who reside here and four sons and two daughters of 
Seattle.

Page 1.
Mrs. Mabel D. Rounsville
  Mrs. Mabel D. Rounsville died February 23, 1920, at her home in Wrights 
Corners, Pa., following an attack of pneumonia.
  She was born in Rixford, Pa., May 6, 1886, and nearly her entire life was 
spent in McKean county.  She is survived by her husband, Roy Rounsville, and 
four sons, Howard, Archie, Milo and Vernie; by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. 
P.R. Baker; brother, Cecil Baker of Wright Corners, sister, Mrs. Frank 
LeBarron of Smethport, and grandfather, W.A. Hulett of Crosby.
  The funeral services were held Wednesday, February 25, at 1 o’clock p.m. 
at the house and interment was in Smith Hill cemetery at Farmers Valley.

Page 5.
  Mrs. Niles Harder, a pioneer resident of Annin Creek, and well known in 
this vicinity, died last Wednesday at her home in Port Allegany, where she 
had resided for the past few years.

Page 5.
  M.M. Griffin of Wrights, aged 81 years, a civil war veteran and highly 
respected citizen, died Sunday of last week.  He is survived by a daughter, 
Mrs. L.O. Woodcock of Wrights, one brother, O.C. Griffin of Eldred and a 
sister, Mrs. S.M. Housler of Emporium.

Page 6.
Crosby
  The body of the late Floyd Sturdevant of Hazelhurst was brought to Crosby 
Monday.  Funeral services were held in the Crosby church and burial took 
place at Colegrove.

Page 6.
Deaths at Sartwell
  James Hooley, aged 69 years, died at his home in Sartwell at 4 o’clock 
Tuesday morning.  Deceased was born in St. Thomas, Ontario, and moved to 
Sartwell about 50 years ago where he has resided since.  His wife died just 
five months ago to the day he passed away.  He leaves two sons; Charles of 
Tulsa, Okla., who is here, and Will of Tast, Calif., and three daughters; 
Misses Anna and Mary who are trained nurses and Miss Helen, who is teaching 
at the Port Allegany schools.  The funeral was held from the Catholic church 
at Sartwell yesterday, Rev. W.E. O’Hern of Eldred officiating.

Page 6.
Deaths at Sartwell
  Mrs. Margaret Mulvaney died at 7:30 o’clock Saturday morning of pneumonia 
at the advanced age of 87 years.  She has been a life long resident where 
she was held in great respect by her neighbors and friends.  She leaves to 
mourn her death two sons; Charles and Thomas of Sartwell; four daughters; 
Mrs. Ella Mulvaney at Bradford; Mrs. Irene Richie of Erie, Pa.; Mrs. John 
Covely of Bradford, and Mrs. Howard Knapp of Sartwell, and three sisters and 
one brother.  The funeral was held Tuesday morning Rev. Father O’Hern of 
Eldred officiating.

Page 6.
Deaths at Sartwell
  George Oliver, aged 28 years, died at Sartwell Monday at 3 o’clock of 
pneumonia.  He leaves his mother, Mrs. Mary Oliver, three brothers, Ernest, 
Frank and Joseph, and three sisters, Mrs. W.T. Murphy of Pittsfield, Mass., 
Miss Gertrude of Gowanda, N.Y., and Miss Agnes at home.  The funeral was 
held Wednesday, Rev. Fr. O’Hern of Eldred officiating.

March 11, 1920

Page 1.
Sudden Death of Gilbert Moody Yesterday
  News reached the MINER yesterday afternoon that Gilbert Moody of 
Coryville, one of the most widely known citizens of the county, died very 
suddenly while visiting his sister in Coudersport yesterday morning it is 
reported that apoplexy caused his death.
  Gilbert Moody was born in Keating township, McKean county, Pa., November 
29, 1841.  He was reared in Keating and Eldred townships where he received a 
common school education, has always been a farmer and occupied the old 
homestead.  He was in the war of the rebellion, enlisting March 27, 1864 in 
Company D 4th United States Artillery and served three years, during which 
time of service he was never absent from his company over night, nor on sick 
report, and was honorably discharged.
  Mr. Moody was married August 30, 1868, to Cynthia, daughter of C.U. and 
Caroline Voorhees Stull of Eldred township.  This union was blessed with 
three children.
  Mr. Moody was a leading citizen of Eldred township, and was a staunch 
advocate of prohibition.
  Further particulars will be published in the MINER next week.

Page 5.
  The death of Mrs. Kate Chestnut of Wrights occurred at her home Thursday 
evening of last week.  She was 81 years of age.  She leaves her husband and 
eight children.

Page 5.
  Mrs. Jessie Hunt, the Bradford woman who attempted to kill herself on 
January 25 by crawling into the firebox under a boiler at the Kendall 
refinery, died at the Bradford hospital Monday morning as a result of burns 
sustained.  She leaves three little children.  Her father, William Dunbar 
lives in Salamanca, N.Y.

Page 6.
Betula
  Mrs. Gallup, who has been confined to her bed for the past two years with 
a broken hip passed away last Sunday morning.

March 25, 1920

Page 1.
Death of Chas. W.T. Balsley
  The sudden death of Mr. Charles Wati Taylor Balsley at his home, 1397 
Carroll street, Brooklyn, N.Y., the morning of March 17, 1920, comes as a 
shock and loss to the residents of Smethport.  Mr. Balsley was born in 
Connellsville, Pa., October 6, 1859.  He was a pioneer in the oil business 
and was well known in those circles at Williamsport, Bradford and Smethport.  
He joined the Tidewater Oil Company when the original pipe line was being 
laid at Williamsport and continued in the service of that company for over 
forty years.
  Mrs. Balsley is well known here being Rena Raymond of this town before 
marrying Mr. Balsley, February ?? 1898.
  Mr. Balsley is survived by his wife Rena R. Balsley, his daughter, 
Virginia Balsley, and two sisters, Mrs. M.E. Stetler of San Antonio, Texas 
and Mrs. Chas E. Mott of Northport. N.Y.
  The remains were brought to Smethport and interment made in Rose Hill 
cemetery Saturday, March 20, 1920, Rev. Van Dyke read the simple burial 
service at the grave where the immediate friends of the family were 
gathered.

Page 1.
Suicide at Eldred
  Jerome Simmons, a man of about 75 years of age, and a resident of Eldred, 
loaded a single barrel shotgun Friday night before going to bed at his home 
and arose Saturday morning at 6 o’clock and shot one side of his head off, 
instantly killing himself.  The aged man is believed to have been mentally 
unbalanced.
(A portion omitted here)
  The late Mr. Simmons and wife had resided in that section all of their 
lives.  They had been away for the winter spending the past few months at 
Olean, and had just returned home.  The dead man was a Civil War veteran.  
He is survived by his wife and one brother, Al Simmons of Eldred.

Page 3.
Port Allegany
  The death of Alvin, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Kriner took 
place Tuesday morning at their home on the Macadam Road.  Death was caused 
by whooping cough and croup.  Funeral services will be held at the home 
Friday afternoon, Rev. B.C. Platz officiating, and interment made at the 
Grimes cemetery.

Page 3.
Port Allegany
  Charles Leffler Jr., the three-year-old son of Mrs. Charles Leffler died 
last week Tuesday at their home at Turtle Point.  Funeral services were held 
Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock, and interment made in the Annin Creek 
cemetery.

April 1, 1920

Page 1.
Oscar Engstrom Died Tuesday
  The death of Oscar Engstrom, a former well known and popular resident of 
Smethport occurred at his home in Buffalo Tuesday, as the result of a stroke 
of paralysis which he suffered about one year ago.  He had been a resident 
of Buffalo since the summer of 1915.  His brother and sister, Amandus 
Engstrom and Mrs. Sam Bloomburg of Smethport visited him last Sunday.
  Oscar Engstrom was born in Sweden, March 8, 1867, and came to this country 
at the age of 16 years, locating at Clermont.  Later he came to Smethport 
with his wife who was Miss Caroline Swanson, whom he married in 1887.  He 
was engaged in various fields of activity in Smethport, notably was one of 
the first R.F.D. mail carriers to be appointed and served as a carrier for 
12 years.  He was an ardent Republican, taking considerable interest in 
politics, was twice elected county auditor and also served several terms as 
borough auditor and as a school director.  For a number of years prior to 
leaving Smethport he conducted the grocery store now owned by J.A. Lindholm.  
He was a member of McKean Lodge F.&A.M.  His first wife died about six years 
ago.  On November 5, 1915, he married Nellie Jewell of Buffalo who survives 
him.
  The following children, all by his first wife also survive; Bessie, Edward 
and Esther of Buffalo; and Waldo and Carlton of Detroit, Mich.  His parents, 
Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Engstrom live in Smethport, four brothers and a sister, 
Amandus, Victor, Gustaf and Otto, and Mrs. Ida Bloomberg, also live here, 
while two brothers, John of Jamestown and Adolf of Evanston, Ill., also 
survive.
  Funeral arrangements had not been made when this article was written but 
it is probable tht funer and burial will occur in Buffalo.
  Just as the MINER goes to press a message from Buffalo received states 
that the funeral will be held in that city Friday at 2:30 o’clock.

Page 1.
Civil War Veteran Dies in California
  John M. Hillard died February 12, at his late home in Taft, Calif., and 
was laid to rest February 16 in Union cemetery of Bakersfield, Calif.  Death 
was due to heart trouble, he having been in poor health for two months 
previous to his death.  The deceased was born July 14, 1844, in Annisville, 
Butler County Pa.
  He served his country throughout the civil war, being a volunteer in 
Company H, 102nd Regiment, and was wounded in the Battle of the Wilderness, 
after which he served as nurse until the end of the war.  In 1867 he was 
united in marriage to Samantha Saye, of Annisville, Pa., to which union 
three sons survive:  Horace of Columbus, Ohio; Charles of Stubenville, Ohio, 
and Loring of Butler, Pa.  His wife died and in 1872 he was united in 
marriage to Katherine Elizabeth Keefer of Portersfield, Venango County, Pa., 
who survives and the following daughters and son; Mrs. Birdal D. Hogan of 
Los Angeles, Calif.; Mrs. Jesse M. Gipps, Mrs. Mary Murphy and Walter C. of 
Taft, Calif.
  He with his family were residents of Hazelhurst, Pa., for several years.

Page 1.
Death of Miss Ella May Farr
  The sudden death in Gloversville, N.Y., Saturday, March twenty-first, of 
Miss Ella May Farr of Amsterdam, N.Y., comes as a shock to her many friends 
in Smethport and Clermont where she had resided before taking up her 
residence in the east.
  On Sunday morning the family with whom she roomed not hearing anything of 
Miss Farr removed the hinges to the door leading to her room and were 
horrified to find her lifeless body, fully clothed, lying on the floor, face 
downward.  In making an investigation Coroner Robert J. Palmer gave out the 
verdict that she was stricken with apoplexy at about 10 o’clock on Saturday 
evening.  Miss Farr had been in poor health for several years, however, she 
had been at work as usual and Saturday evening had called on a family 
residing on Apple street.  
  Miss Farr was born in Eldred, Pa., May 21, 1882.  She is survived by her 
mother, Mrs. Ella Lehman of Amsterdam, N.Y. and a sister, Mrs. J.B. Wind of 
Akron , Ohio.
  On Tuesday evening at the undertaking parlors of Merriam & Waterstreet, 
Amsterdam, N.Y., memorial services were held for Miss Farr by Amsterdam 
Review No. 212 Ladies of the Macabees and also Kennyetto Council, No. 136 
Degree of Pocahontas.  Many attended from Gloversville, N.Y, and 
Schenectady.  Wednesday evening the regular funeral services were held the 
Rev. Dr. Henry T. McEwing of the Second Presbyterian Church officiating.  
There was a large attendance of friends and the floral tributes were 
unusually beautiful.  Interment was made in Green Hill cemetery on Saturday 
evening, March 27.  Miss Farr was a niece of Mrs. J.F. Elmspacher of Main 
Street and a sister of the late C. Glenn Farr whose body was brought here 
for burial in Rose Hill cemetery from Akron, Ohio, where he died at the home 
of his sister Mrs. J.R. Wood.

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Eldred
  The death of Patrick Delaney of Newell Creek took place Tuesday from a 
complication of diseases.  He had been in failing health for four years.  
Deceased was 72 years of age, and is survived by three sons; John and Edward 
of Newell Creek, and Dennis of Eldred.  Three daughters; Mrs. D. Lane, of 
Eldred; Mrs. William Christie in Wyoming, and Mrs. Theodore Zinzig of 
Eldred.  The funeral services were held this morning at St. Mary’s Church, 
Sartwell, Rev. Fr. Fisher officiating.  Interment was made in Sartwell 
cemetery.

Page 5.
  The funeral of Mrs. Laura Miller, aged 87 years, who died in Coudersport 
Friday morning was held in Coryville Monday afternoon.  She was a sister of 
Gilbert Moody, who died suddenly in Coudersport, March 8, and a sister of 
Mrs. C.M. Slack of Eldred, who is critically ill.  George Moody, a son of 
the late Gilbert Moody, is seriously ill in the Bradford hospital.
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Coryville
  The remains of Mrs. Laura Miller who died in Coudersport last week Friday 
morning, a sister of the late Gilbert Moody, was brought her on Monday where 
the funeral was held at 10 a.m. with burial in the Moody Hollow cemetery.  
The Rev. J.B. Harry of Coudersport officiated.

Page 5.
Death of Mrs. Agnes M. Johnson
  The death of Agnes M. Johnson of Norwich occurred at the Bradford hospital 
Wednesday morning, March 21, 1920, at 10 o’clock, about two hours after she 
had given birth to a son.
  Mrs. Johnson was 26 years of age and her untimely and sad death has caused 
much sorrow among her friends and (unreadable) by her husband John H.L. 
Johnson. (unreadable)
…brothers Chester Wagner of ---- John and Oscar Wagner of Williamsport, and 
Roy and Peter Wagner of Norwich.
  The funeral services were conducted Saturday and the remains taken to 
Jamestown, N.Y., for burial.

April 8, 1920

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Port Allegany
  The death of Samuel Grimes, a pioneer resident of this section, took place 
last Thursday at Sergeant, after short illness of pneumonia. Mr. Grimes was 
77 years of age, and had resided here all of his life, being a member of the 
ol pioneer Grimes family.  By occupation he was a lumberman and farmer, and 
was a noted hunter and trapper.  He is survived by his wife and six sons, 
Casper of this place, Miner of Burtville, and Calvin, Roy, Ray and Archie of 
Sergeant.  He also leaves one sister, Mrs. Ella Sherwood of Sergeant.  Death 
took place at Sergeant, where he went last fall to live with his sons.  The 
funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Grimes 
Church, Rev. Adams officiating, and interment was made in the Grimes 
cemetery.

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Port Allegany
  The death of Adolph Romanio took place at his home on North Main street 
Friday morning at 1:30 a.m., after a long illness.  He had been in poor 
health during the past thirteen years, and for the past five years had been 
confined to his home unable to work.  Mr. Romanio was born at Marselles, 
France, April 18, 1874, and was about 47 years of age at the time of his 
death.  He spent his boyhood at Savoy, France, coming to this country and 
locating at Port Allegany when about twenty years old, and for twenty years 
was employed at the tannery, working there until his health failed.  He is 
survived by his wife, and five children, Della, Bert, Steven, Cecilia and 
Albina.  He also leaves a father and one sister at Savoy, France.  The 
funeral services were held Monday morning at the St. Gabriel’s Church, Rev. 
Fr. Becker officiating and interment was made in the St. Gabriel’s cemetery.

April 15, 1920

Page 1.
  Charles Edward Walker passed away at his home on East Main street, Sunday 
shortly after noon.  Deceased had been in failing health for a period of 
three years, although he did not abandon business pursuits until some time 
later.  For a time he received treatment at Bon Air sanitarium and last 
summer he spent several months at Saranac Lake in the Adirondacks.  However, 
his case did not yield to treatment and late in the year he returned to 
Smethport.  While it was realized that his condition was critical the news 
of the passing away of this prominent and popular young man was received 
with profound sorrow in Smethport.
  Mr. Walker was 41 years of age, being born in Terre Haute, Ind., Nov. 17, 
1879.  With his parents he came to Smethport in 1902.  For a number of years 
he was employed as a blower at the local bottle factory.  Later he was 
employed for a long time as a cutter by the Smethport Window Glass Company 
and was one of the stockholder in that corporation.
  He was united in marriage in Aug. 1912 with Miss Edna Comes, the fruits of 
this union being one daughter, Edna.  Besides his wife and daughter he is 
survived by his parents, MR. and Mrs. J.A. Walker; one brother, J.S. Walker 
of Bradford, and one sister, Mrs. B.T. Garlick of this place.
  Mr. Walker was a man of likable personality and the highest traits of 
character, industrious and energetic, he was a model citizen who numbered 
his friends by the legion.  During his long illness he bore the attendant 
suffering uncomplainingly, typical of the constancy of his character.
  He was member of Smethport lodge, F.&A.M. and of the local I.O.O.F. lodge, 
also of the Smethport Fire Department.
  The funeral, which was under Masonic auspicious, was held at St. Luke’s 
Episcopal church at 2:30 o’clock yesterday afternoon.  Interment was made 
Rose Hill cemetery.
  Those from out of town in attendance at the obsequies were:  Mrs. Harry 
Cunningham of Cleveland O.; Mr. and Mrs. J.S. Walker of Bradford.

Page 1.
  The shocking news was received in Smethport Tuesday of the death of Frank 
Elder, son of Mr. and Mrs. S.H. Elder of Coleville, mention of whose Illness 
was made in the Democrat last week, which event occurred at the sanitarium 
of Dr. Pearson in Buffalo at 9:30 o’clock that morning.
  The young man went to Buffalo two weeks ago for the purpose of having some 
teeth removed.  The operation was followed by severe hemorrhages which 
bailed the attending physicians to stop.  Dr. Hamilton of Smethport went to 
Buffalo last week and succeeded in stopping the flow of blood, but by that 
time the patient’s condition was so weakened that nothing could be done to 
improve his condition.
  His parents were in Buffalo when the end came, as was T.H. Purtle of 
Smethport, a close friend of the family.  The body will be brought to 
Bradford and taken to the Elk’s club house, of which order the deceased was 
a member and the funeral will be held in that city Friday.
  Frank Elder was 25 year of age, being born Mar. 14, 1895.  He was a young 
man of exemplary character who was widely known and deservedly popular 
throughout this section.  He was educated in the township schools and later 
attended school in Mt. Vernon, O.,Cs, Smethport High School and a college in 
Washington, D.C.  He was actively identified with the extensive oil business 
of his father.
  He is survived by his parents.

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  Peter H. Connolly, one of Smethport’s best known and popular citizens was 
found dead in bed at his home at the corner of Church and Water streets last 
Saturday morning.  Mr. Connolly, who had always arose before the rest of the 
family, had gone to bed early the night before, apparently in his usual 
health.  When Mrs. Connolly arose about 6:00 o’clock Saturday morning she 
discovered that her husband had not aroused.  Going to his room to call him 
she found him dead.  A physician was summoned but found that life had been 
extinct several hours.  Death was due to heart failure.  Deceased had been 
in poor health from heart trouble for some time past.
  Mr. Connolly was born at Friendship, N.Y., March 4, 1862, consequently was 
58 years of age.  He came to Smethport ? years ago and for over ? years had 
been a trusted employee of the late B.D. Hamlin and of the ???? estate, a 
record of continuous faithful service which is characteristic of the sturdy 
??? of this departed citizen.  He was a man who took a keen and active 
interest in public affairs.  He was a charter member of the Smethport Fire 
Department, a member of the Modern Woodmen of America and of the Protected 
Home Circle.
  Besides his wife he is survived by three daughters; Mrs. O.J. Wettrick of 
Coudersport, Mate Connolly and Alice C. Heath of home;  three sons, John, 
Scott and Paul of home.  Also a sister, Miss Sarah Connolly of this place.
  The funeral was held at 9:00 o’clock Monday morning at St. Elizabeth’s 
church, rev. P.J. Donohue officiating.  Interment was made in St. 
Elizabeth’s cemetery.

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  The death of Miss Emma Simar, aged 63 years, occurred last night at 6 
o’clock at the home of her sister, Mrs. F.P. Shaner of 209 South Union 
street.
  A short prayer service will be held at the Shaner residence this evening 
at 7:30 o’clock, the Rev. G.W. Williamson of the First Methodist church 
officiating.  The body will be taken to her home in Port Allegany tomorrow 
morning, where the funeral and burial will take place. – Olean Herald, 
Friday.

April 22, 1920

Page 1.
  The death of George Moody, one of the best known and most highly respected 
residents of this section of the county, died at the Bradford hospital 
Monday night at 11”30 o’clock of advanced Bright’s disease.  He had been ill 
for several months, but hope was held to the last that he would eventually 
recover.  News of his death was received with sincere sadness as he was a 
most valuable citizen, a loving husband and father and one who gained the 
sincere regard of all who knew him.  He was 48 years of age.
  He was born in Moody Hollow, a son of Gilbert Moody, whose sudden death 
occurred in Coudersport, March 8.  For ten years George Moody was senior 
member of the firm of Moody  & Guenter, who conducted the general store at 
Coryville.  He is survived by his wife and four children; two daughters and 
two sons and two sister, namely; Mrs. Ella Walker of Crystal; Miss Mary 
Moody, Theo and Frank Moody at home; Mrs. Angle Wilcox and Mrs. Edith 
Mosler, both of Coryville.
  The funeral will be held today, Thursday, at the Coryville U.B. Church, 
the Rev. A.L. Pang officiating.
  The Christian Endeavor and Sunday school rally, which was to have been 
held in Coryville Thursday and Friday, has been postponed on account of Mr. 
Moody’s death.

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Crosby
  Mr. G. Anderson of White Hollow died at his home Monday.  He is survived 
by his wife and three sons.  Albion, Guston and Oscar.  Mr. Anderson was an 
estimable man and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
  
  Mrs. Albine Anderson was called her last week by the death of his father, 
who died Monday morning and was buried Wednesday.

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Eldred
  Ida, wife of A.L. Irwin, 25 years old, of North Branch, died at the 
Bradford hospital at 10:15 o’clock, Tuesday night of blood poisoning 
following an operation.  She was in a serious condition when taken to the 
hospital last week.  The death of this young wife and mother invokes a 
heartfelt sympathy upon those called upon to mourn.  Deceased was born at 
Indian Creek, October 4, 1895, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Z.S. Brunner, and 
was married about four years ago.  One little son about two years of age, 
and a bright little daughter, born March 23 are now left motherless, and the 
husband and father has the sincere sympathy of the community in his great 
bereavement.

Page 4.
Eldred
  Word was received here this week of the death of Thomas Pollock, 75, which 
occurred in San Francisco, Calif., at about 7 o’clock Sunday morning, death 
resulting from pleural pneumonia.  This sudden news was a great shock to his 
children and many friends here.  Mr. Pollock has been a resident of Haymaker 
about 40 years, being engaged in the oil business.  He was a quiet, friendly 
man, highly esteemed by all who knew him.  Last fall he and his daughter, 
Miss Anna Pollock, left Eldred for California to visit and spend the winter.  
They were about to return home when he was taken ill.  He was taken to a 
hospital in San Francisco where he succumbed to the fatal disease.

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Mt. Jewett
  Mrs. Mary F. Arthurs of Hazelhurst, died at her home Friday, April 9.  She 
suffered with flu last winter and had been in poor health from that time on.  
At her death she was 62 years of age.  She is survived by the following 
children; Miles Arthurs, Lantz, Pa.; Mrs. Martin Rathburn, Hutchins, Pa.; 
Thomas Arthurs, East Smethport, Pa.; Mrs. Chet Dickson, Norman, Walter and 
Frank Arthurs of Hazelhurst.  Funeral services were conducted Monday, April 
12 by Rev. C.J. Zetler of Hazelhurst, after which the remains were laid to 
rest in Mt. Nebo cemetery at Mt. Jewett.

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Port Allegany
  After a long period of illness, Miss Emma E. Simar passed away April 14 at 
6 p.m., at the home of her sister, Mrs. F.P. Shaner at Olean.  She went to 
Olean late last fall in order to secure special treatment for her ailment.  
Her long suffering is ended and she is present with her Lord.  Miss Simar 
was born in Port Allegany Sept. 17, 1861, residing here all of her life.  
When very young she united with the First Baptist Church.  She was well 
known and held in high esteem by the members of both church and community.  
Her life was a benediction to both church and community for she shared 
willingly in the activities of both.  A short prayer service was held at the 
home of her sister in Olean, and the burial service was held at the Baptist 
Church of this place at noon, Saturday, Rev. D.L. Lloyd officiating.  She is 
survived by a brother, Mr. M.E. Simar of this place, and a sister Mrs. F.P. 
Shaner of Olean.  Interment was made in the Port Allegany cemetery.

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Eldred
  The remains of Mrs. Phoebe R. Andrews, aged 79, who died in Rochester, 
N.Y., last Saturday, were brought to Eldred for interment.  The funeral was 
held from the F.M. Church, Tuesday.  Mr. and Mrs. A.L. Stover, Mrs. A.M. 
Kilbury and Mrs. L.C. Humphrey of Bradford were here to attend the funeral.

April 29, 1920

Page 1.
  The death of John W. Bush, one of the most widely known farmers in McKean 
County, occurred at his home on Bush Hill, Keating township, Saturday, on 
the farm on which he was born.  In October, 1918, Mr. Bush fell from a load 
of grain sustaining injuries that had confined him to the house until his 
death.  He was a prominent citizen for many years in Keating township 
affairs; was the found of the present Baptist Church in this place as it as 
due to his personal contributions that the edifice was erected when his son-
in-law, Rev. T.D. Ware was pastor of the church.
  He was the third son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Elisha Bush who cleared the 
farm on Bush Hill from the unbroken wilderness.  The story of Elisha Bush’s 
experience would make an interesting book as he had to win the land from the 
natural inhabitants of the forest, and besides the necessary toil and 
privations, his clearing was often subject to the raids of bears, wolves and 
panthers, livestock being killed and crops destroyed.  His life was once 
endangered by the attack of a panther.  John W. Bush was born in 1837, and 
at the age of 14 years entered upon the duties of mail carrier, carrying the 
sacks on his back over the rough mountain trails between Smethport and 
Wellsboro.  With the assistance of another carrier on the other end of the 
route this seventy miles of almost unbroken forest was traversed twice a 
week.  He had the benefit of an academic course at school but obtained his 
education under difficulties that would seem unsurmountable to a boy of the 
present day.  He worked on his father’s farm and as he grew to manhood 
purchased an adjoining tract, later purchasing the old homestead, from his 
father who with his wife moved to Smethport about 1880.
  In 1856 he was married to Mary, daughter of John and Maria Dexter of Port 
Allegany, who survives him at the present age of 83 years, also a daughter, 
Mrs. Jane Ware of Chicago, and a son, O.D. Bush of Lock Haven, who with his 
wife and two sons were present at the funeral.  Various other relatives 
survive, descendents of the nine children of Mr. and Mrs. Elisha Bush.
  The funeral was held at the Bush homestead Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock, 
rev. Guy Margeson, former pastor of the Baptist Church, and Rev. Mr. Mack, 
the present pastor, officiating.  Burial was in Rose Hill cemetery.

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  The death of Mrs. Mary Ella Bennett Gifford, wife of L. Dudley Gifford, 
occurred at her home on Mill street, Sunday, April 25, 1920, pneumonia being 
the cause.  Much real sorrow is expressed over the death of this estimable 
woman.  She was born February 2, 1845, and married February 20, 1881.
  The funeral was held at her late home, Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock, 
Rev. W.E. Van Dyke officiating.  Burial was in Rose Hill cemetery.

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  On Sunday, April 18, Mrs. Mary Keesler died at her home on E. Main street 
from the effects of heart trouble.  She was born January 12, 1853, in Fulton 
County, N.Y.
  She was married to Alonzo Keesler 55 years ago, and came to Mt. Jewett 
with her husband 16 years hence.  Her many friends will regret her loss in 
this community.
  Besides her husband she leaves to mourn her demise one son, George Keesler 
of Bradford, one daughter, Mrs. D.M. McCarty of Mt. Jewett, and nine 
grandchildren, also one brother, Stan Moore and one sister, Mrs. Amanda 
Johnson of Deposit, N.Y.
  She was a member of the M.E. Church and the Rebecca lodge.
  Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Crocker of Olean and Rev. D.O. May 
of Mt. Jewett, Wednesday afternoon, after which interment was made in 
Bridgeview cemetery.
  Those who attended the funeral from out of town were; Mr. and Mrs. John 
Healy, Miss Anna Haley, Miss Jennie Haley, Mr. and Mrs. Keesler, Ethel and 
Ruth Keesler, Mrs. Williams and Mrs. Earl Deber of Bradford; Mr. and Mrs. 
John McCarty of Smethport; Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Keesler, Paul Keesler and 
Mrs. Barber of Hazelhurst; Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Keesler of Kane; Mr. and Mrs. 
Clifford Keesler of Silver Creek, N.Y., and Gerome Keesler of DeGolia.

May 6, 1920

Page 1.
  The death of Charles Geary of Mt. Alton, one of the pioneer citizens of 
McKean County, occurred at the home of his son, M.S. Geary of Smethport, 
Friday night, the patient who had been sick for some time, having been moved 
here from his home at Mt. Alton.  He was one of the most widely known men in 
the county and one who built up an enviable reputation for strict integrity 
and fair dealing during the 60 or more years he was in the mercantile 
business in Mt. Alton.  He was an industrious and generous man, a valuable 
citizen whose loss to the community he lived in for so many years is greatly 
deplored.
  He was born in Ireland 77 years ago and was one of the pioneer citizens 
who developed Mt. Alton from unbroken wilderness to a busy and prosperous 
community.  He was an honored member of the C.M.B.A.
  H leaves a wife and the following children; all of whom were present at 
the funeral; M.S. Geary of Smethport; Mrs. T.C. McCarthy of Salamanca, N.Y.; 
M.P. Geary of Mt. Alton; John W. Geary of Salamanca; Charles C. Geary of 
Bradford, and Mrs. Frank Schriever of Johnsonburg.
  The funeral was held at St. Elizabeth’s Church, Smethport Tuesday morning.  
Requiem High Mass was celebrated by Rev. Father P.J. Donahue, assisted by 
Rev. Father Carpenter of Osceola Mills and Rev. Father Nolan of Caleton; Leo 
J. Geary, grandson of the deceased and a student at St. Bonaventure College, 
was master of ceremonies.  The remains were laid at rest in St. Elizabeth’s 
cemetery, the four sons and James Ray and Frank Schriever acting as pall 
bearers.

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  Monday’s Bradford Era says , Killed by grief over her husband’s death, 
Mrs. Nellie Rochford Brands of 140 South Kendall avenue, was buried with him 
Sunday when double funeral services for the couple were held in the Asbury 
Methodist Church at 2:30 o’clock.  Mrs. Brands died of heart trouble caused 
by intense sorrow, Saturday afternoon.  Her husband, Geo. H. Brands, died 
suddenly Friday afternoon, after collapsing on the street.
  Mrs. Brands went to Koch’s undertaking rooms Saturday morning to make 
arrangements for her husband’s funeral.  From there she went to F.M. 
Webster’s office in regard to a cemetery lot.  While she was engaged on the 
latter errand, Mr. Brand’s body was removed from the undertaking 
establishment to the family home.  Upon her return home, Mrs. Brands 
hastened to the side of her husband’s casket.  She was seized by a heart 
attack.  Shortly after being revived she suffered another attack, and died 
within three quarters of an hour after her return to the house.  When death 
came to Mrs. Brands, she was lying on a couch only a few feet from the 
casket containing her husband’s body.
  Mrs. Brands was 45 years old and is survived by two sons, Wendell and 
Elwood Brands and a daughter, Mrs. E.A. Pickup of Olean.  She was a member 
of Asbury Methodist Church.  Mrs. Brand’s character and personality won the 
affection and respect of all who knew her.  There is universal sympathy for 
the member of her family in their twofold bereavement.

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Valley Jingles
  John Highland of Reed Hollow died at his home last Friday after an illness 
of several months with chronic pleurisy.  Funeral was held at Smethport 
Monday.

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Mt. Jewett
  Mrs. Isabella Harpst died at the home of her son, Grant L. Harpst, on 
Anderson street.  Tuesday morning, April 27, from old age.
  Mrs. Harpst was born at Clarion, Pa., June 6, 1843, and had been a 
resident of that place until 5 years ago when she came to Mt. Jewett to make 
her home with her son.  Her husband preceded her to the grave ten years ago.
  She is survived by one daughter and two sons, Mrs. Hattie smith of 
Clarion, Pa., Charles Harpst of Pittsburgh and Grant L. Harpst of Mt. 
Jewett.
  The body was taken to Clarion yesterday where services were conducted in 
the Baptist Church, after which the remains were laid to rest beside her 
husband.
  
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Port Allegany
  The death of S. Fragner, a former prominent merchant of this place and 
owner of the Fragner Clothing Store, took place at Wellsville Monday after a 
few days illness, having been taken ill suddenly on Friday.
  The body was taken to New York city, where funeral services were held on 
Wednesday.  He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Eva Goldman, Mrs. Julia 
Rosenbaum and Gladys Fragner.
  Mr. Fragner was a resident of Port Allegany for many years, leaving about 
ten years ago for New York city where he has since made his home.  He was 
widely known and had many friends throughout this section.  D. McMahon and 
Mrs. Gustave Ury of this place went to New York city to attend the funeral.
  
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Port Allegany
  The death of Carlyle Wolford took place Tuesday evening at 6:15 o’clock at 
his home on Main street after a number of weeks illness.  The funeral 
services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the residence.  
Liberty Lodge, F.&A.M. having charge of the services.  Interment will be 
made in the Port Allegany cemetery.

May 13, 1920

Page 1.
   O.J. Burdick, a highly respected resident of this vicinity passed away at 
his home on the Marvin Creek Road, Thursday, April 29, after an illness of 
almost four months.  Mr. Burdick was born in Norwich township, January 24, 
1864, and had always been a resident of this part of the county.  He was an 
industrious man, upright citizen and living husband and father, whose death 
occasioned much sincere sorrow.  His wife and son were at his bedside when 
the end came, also his brother, Wellie Burdick of East Smethport.
  Mr. Burdick was held in high esteem by his fellow workmen and lodge 
brothers.  He had been a member of the I.O.O.F. and Brotherhood for the past 
twenty years, was also a member of the K.O.T.M.  He was a valuable citizen 
whose loss is deplored by the community and the tender sympathy of all is 
extended to the bereaved wife and son, L.L. Burdick.
  The funeral was held at the Methodist Episcopal Church, Sunday, May 2, the 
Rev. Arthur Gregson officiating.  The Smethport Odd Fellows lodges were 
represented by fully forty members, and many of his fellow workmen were also 
in attendance.  The floral tributes were abundant and beautiful a mute 
testimonial of the regard in which this good man was held by all who knew 
him.  Interment was in Rose Hill cemetery.
  E.C. Burdick of Moorehead, Ky., a brother of the deceased, was in 
attendance at the funeral, and spent a few days visiting relatives here.

Page 1.
Editor Miner: - One of the old residents and settlers of Smethport, Mr. 
Joseph P. Clyens passed away April 29, 1920, in Chicago, Ill., following an 
automobile accident and his family are desirous of a notice being inserted 
in your paper, hoping that some of his old friends, who may still be living 
will see and remember.
  Mr. Clyens was born June 29, 1849, in County Monaghan, Ireland, coming to 
this country with his parents while still a child in arms.  He spent his 
early youth and young manhood in and about Ceres, coming west in the early 
eighties and finally settling in Chicago where he has made his home for the 
last thirty-five years.  For the last thirty years he has been engaged in 
the insurance business in a very successful way.  He died honored and 
respected by thousands whom he came in contact with in both a business and 
social way.  He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Warren D. Roth and three 
sisters.  Mrs. Mary E. Lease of New York; Mrs. Evelyn C. Timmis of Chicago, 
and Mrs. Jennie Platner of Erie, Pa.  Mr. Clyens’s mother is buried in 
Ceres.  His father Joseph P. Clyens, and brother, Patrick Clyens, enlisted 
from your city and paid the supreme sacrifice in the civil war.
  Joseph F. Timmis – Chicago, Ill, May 5, 1920.

May 20, 1920

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Thomas Miller Killed Himself At Hazelhurst
  Despondent because his wife, Matilda Block Miller refused to live with 
him, Thomas Miller of Hazelhurst, a glassworker, aged 38 years, committed 
suicide by shooting himself with a double-barreled shotgun Sunday.  The body 
was discovered by his son, aged 6 years, where it lay in a bedroom of the 
house occupied by Miller.  The little fellow at once notified relatives and 
neighbors of his discovery, but Miller was dead when they reached his side.  
(portion of news article not included here)
  Thomas Miller is survived by his wife, two sons and a daughter.  He was a 
man well spoken of in the community where he lived and has many friends who 
are grieved at the tragic ending of his life.

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Port Allegany.
  Mr. Ammon Lehigh Cady died at his home at Liberty Saturday morning, May 8, 
in his 76th year, having been born October 13, 1844, Mr. Cady was the son of 
Phebe Ann and Oliver Cady, pioneer residents of Portage Creek, what is now 
known as Wrights, Pa.  His early life was spent at Wrights and at Corning, 
N.Y.  He gave his service as a volunteer in the civil war at the age of 18.  
For a number of years he lived at Liberty, Pa.  He leaves to mourn his loss 
a daughter and son.  Mrs. A.G. Irvin of Eldred, Pa., and Bert E. Cady of 
Liberty, Pa., five grandchildren, three sisters, Mrs. Amelia Campbell and 
Mrs. Lucinda Fisher of Annisston and Mrs. Susan Newell of Prince Albert, 
Saskatchewan, Canada, one half sister, Mrs. Olive Hamilton of Corning, N.Y., 
two half brothers, Mr. Mort Cady of Campbell, N.Y., and Mr. Frank Cady of 
Montoar Falls, N.Y., and a large circle of friends.  The funeral services 
were held at the United Brethren Church at Wrights, Pa., Monday afternoon at 
3 o’clock, Rev. Major officiating and interment was made in the Wrights 
cemetery.
 

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Port Allegany
  The death of John Reuben VanSickel took place Saturday at the home of his 
brother, William, on the Smethport road.  He was 70 years of age, a pioneer 
resident of this vicinity, having lived here most of his life with the 
exception of three years in Olean.  He is survived by three children, Mrs. 
George Hahn of Olean, Rubea VanSickle of Liberty and Grover VanSickle of 
Oklahoma.  Interment was made Tuesday in the Grimes cemetery by the side of 
his wife who died three years ago.
  
Page 5.
  Ross J. Hoffman, ex-mayor of Bradford and one of that city’s best beloved 
citizens, died Friday morning after failing in health for three years.  He 
was 77 years of age.

Page 8.
Larabee
  Mr. Henry Raszmann, a resident of Larabee for the past six years, died at 
his home May 13, 1920, of heart trouble, aged 59 years, 9 months.  He was 
born in Blossom, Erie Co., N.Y., August 14, 1860.  In 1894 he moved to 
Sizerville, Pa., remaining three until 1914, when he came to Larabee.  He is 
survived by his wife, Lena Raszmann, eleven children, William of Youngstown, 
Ohio; George of Cleveland, Ohio; John of Crosby, Pa; Mrs. Katherine Freeman 
of Smethport, Mrs. John church of Rexville, N.Y.; Margaret of Emporium, Pa.; 
Frank, Daniel, Raymond, Theodore and Jacob at home.  All of the above 
mentioned were present at the funeral services which were held at the family 
residence, 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon, Rev. Edwards of Eldred officiating.  
The floral offerings were many and beautiful.  The body was shipped on the 
early train Monday morning to Blossom, N.Y., for interment.  The bereaved 
family have the heartfelt sympathy of the community.

May 27, 1920

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Death of Mrs. Carrie Walter
  Mrs. J.J. Johnston of this place received a telegram last week announcing 
the death of her sister, Mrs. Carrie Walter in Los Angeles, Calif.  Mrs. 
Carrie Walter, Nee Otto, was born and raised in Farmers Valley, leaving this 
vicinity in 1901 for California where she has since resided.  Her sudden 
death was a great shock to her friends and relatives here as Mrs. Walter had 
long been planning a visit to her childhood home this summer.  She is 
survived by a daughter, Mrs. Blanche Guirado, a grandson, Frank Guirado, and 
a son Frank Walter, all of Los Angeles.  A sister, Mrs. E.E. Post, Olean, 
N.Y., one brother, George Otto of Olean, and a sister, Mrs. J.J. Johnston of 
this place.

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Death Mrs. C.L. Irons
  The death of Mrs. C.L. Irons of East Main street, occurred Tuesday night 
after the highly esteemed woman had suffered a long illness.  At tie her 
condition seemed to improve and as a matter of fact she was seen to be out 
for a short time last Sunday.  Soon after, however, she suffered a relapse 
and repeated efforts to rally her waining vitality were without effect.  She 
is survived by her husband, C.L. Irons and daughter, Miss Alice Irons.  A 
more extended notice will appear next week.

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Port Allegany
  The death of Mrs. Abbie Earl took place very suddenly Monday morning 6:30 
o’clock at her home on Chestnut street as the result of a stroke of 
apoplexy.  Mrs. Earl had just risen for the day, when stricken death coming 
almost immediately.  She was 74 years of age.  The funeral services were 
held Wednesday afternoon at 1 o’clock Rev. C.E. Odell officiating and 
interment was made in the Sartwell Creek cemetery beside her husband who 
died some years ago.  Mrs. Earl was born at Millerton, N.Y., near Elmira.  
For a long time she resided at Coudersport, coming here about fourteen years 
ago and has since lived here.  She is survived by one son, Nelson Criss of 
Coudersport, and by four daughters, Mrs. William Hurd, Mrs. James Jordan, 
Mrs. H.E. Andress and Mrs. Sherman Chaplin, all of this place.  She was a 
very estimable woman, highly thought of by all who knew her, and will be 
greatly missed by a large circle of friends.

June 3, 1920

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John J. Robarts Died Monday
  John J. Robarts, one of the best known residents of Ceres died Monday, May 
31, at 11 o’clock at his home.  He had been in failing health for some time, 
nevertheless his death has cast a gloom over the community.  Mr. Robarts was 
born At Westfield, Pa., April 16, 1841?, came to Ceres fifty years ago where 
he had since continually resided.  For many years he was engaged in the 
merchant’s business and later dealt to a considerable extent in real estate 
and other property.  He was prominent in social and political life, and from 
time to time held various public positions of importance, consequently his 
acquaintance throughout the county was extensive.  Five children survive 
him.  Grace of Hartford, Conn.; Ross of Buffalo, N.Y.; Reed of Vandergrift, 
Pa.; Harold of Olean, N.Y. and Mrs. Isabel Whiteside of Bartlesville, Okla.  
In his death the county has lost one of its foremost citizens.  Funeral from 
the home Thursday, June 3, at 2 p.m.

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  The funeral of Daniel Easterbrook, for many years a resident of Smethport, 
who died in Erie Monday of last week, was held in Bradford and burial in 
Rose Hill cemetery Thursday.  Daniel Easterbrook was at one time a member of 
McKean Post 347, G.A.R. and four of his former comrades, H.M. Choate, A.W. 
Colegrove, Emil Thamm and John Cunningham, met at the grave and assisted in 
giving the old soldier a military burial.  Mrs. William Burger, his 
daughter, well known to older residents as Birdie Easterbrook, who now lives 
in Bradford, was among the relatives present.

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  Brief mention was made last week of the death of Mrs. C.L. Irons of East 
Main street who passed away Tuesday, May 25, after an illness from an 
affliction of the heart which extended over a period of five years; during 
this time she bore her sufferings with cheerful fortitude and aside from 
various times when the illness confined her to her bed was around the home 
tending as best she could to household duties and bravely greeting her many 
friends.  The Sunday preceding her death she took a walk with her husband 
and was apparently in no worse condition than for several months past but 
Sunday night she suffered a stroke and her death followed Tuesday.  She was 
a woman well beloved by many friends, a loyal wife and loving mother and her 
death is sincerely regretted.
  Miss Severina Johnson was born in Sweden, February 1, 1870 and came to 
this country when a young girl.  Twenty nine years ago she was married to 
Clinton L. Irons and her married life was passed in Smethport.  She is 
survived by her husband and daughter, Miss Alice E. Irons of Smethport, two 
sisters, Mrs. N.J. Peterson of Wilcox and Mrs. J.A. Swanson of Smethport; 
one brother Olaf Johnson of Sweden, who have the sympathy of the MINER in 
the loss they have sustained.
  After a prayer at the house at 1 o’clock Friday afternoon, the funeral was 
held at St. Luke’s Church, the Rev. W.E. Van Dyke officiating.  Burial was 
in Rose Hill cemetery.  Many beautiful floral tributes formed a silent 
testimonial of the regard in which this good woman was held.
  Among those from out of town in attendance at the funeral were Mr. and 
Mrs. N.J. Peterson and daughter, Ethel, of Wilcox, Raymond Peterson of 
Warren.  Miss Helen Peterson of Ridgway, W.E. McCamman, Herman McCamman and 
Mrs. Ora Burdick of Olean, Miss Laura Fahlman of Kane, Fred Herman of 
Austin, Mrs. John Healy and daughter, Miss Anna Healy of Bradford.
  She was a charter member of the local lodge Ladies of the Maccabees.

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Eldred
  Mrs. Adeline Kaufman, aged 75, wife of C.H. Kaufman of Eldred, died at the 
Warren hospital at 4:12 o’clock, last Sunday afternoon, after an illness of 
several years, complicated at the last by erysipelas.  Deceased was born in 
Wirt, N.Y., on April 30, 1845, and was married to Mr. Kaufman on July 20, 
1875, their entire married life having been spent in their home on King 
street, which he built and prepared for her 45 years ago.  Two sons were 
born to them Charles of Olean, and Hiram of Detroit, who, with the husband, 
one brother, Austin Shaw of Eldred, and two sisters, Mrs. S.G. Lanphiere of 
West Eldred and Mrs. E. Wolcott of Warren, Pa., surviving, have the sincere 
sympathy of their many friends.  In departing this life, Mrs. Kaufman leaves 
behind a record of years of patient suffering during which time she received 
the constant devotion of her husband and sons.  Everything possible was done 
for her, but nothing seemed to afford relief till death called and she went 
to sleep, and was freed from her pain and suffering.  The remains were 
brought to Eldred, and the funeral held from the home at 2 o’clock, 
Wednesday, Rev. Fairweather officiating and interment was made in Oak Hill.
  
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  Michael A. Gorman, a well known and popular retired railroad man died 
Thursday morning at his home in Bradford after a long illness.  Mr. Gorman 
was 68 years old and had been a resident of Bradford for most of his life.  
For 40 years he was a conductor on the Bradford division, Erie railroad, 
retiring seven years ago after suffering a paralytic stroke.  During his 
long service Mr. Gorman’s genial and kindly personality won him the 
friendship of Bradford residents and all others with whom he came in 
contact.
  Mr. Gorman is survived by his wife four daughters; Mrs. Frank Hall of 
Bradford, Mrs. John Dulen of Sheffield and the Misses Margaret and Marie I. 
Gorman of Bradford; one son, William L. Gorman of Bradford; one sister, 
Margaret O’Donnell of Bradford; and one brother, John Gorman of Smethport.  
He was a member of St. Bernard’s church and the Order of Railway Conductors.

June 10, 1920

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Death Claimed Miss Mattie Backus
(Portions omitted due the length)
  A beautiful life came to an end early last Thursday morning when Miss 
Mattie Backus passed away, after an illness which had confined her to her 
home for the past three months.  An affliction of the heart caused her death 
at a time when anxious friends thought her condition was taking a turn for 
the better, news of her death coming a crushing blow.  Miss Backus, 
following upon her brother, H.L. Backus, being incapacitated by a stroke of 
paralysis in April 1914, assumed the management of the McKean County Miner, 
and conducted it with credit until the engagement of the present editor 
manager, January 1, 1918, because the peculiar conditions brought on by the 
war demanded that she assume less strenuous duties.  She continued in the 
office as bookkeeper until along in March of the present year, when she 
remained at home thinking a short rest would restore her to normal health.  
During the past three months her condition varied, at time giving the 
brightest promise of illness surrendering to the loving care of her mother 
and skillful attention of physicians, but a relapse seemed inevitably to 
occur.  Such was the case almost to the hour of her death as at 10 o’clock 
Wednesday night her condition was reported most hopeful, but at 2 o’clock 
Thursday morning she died.
  Mattie Backus was born in Smethport, July 29, 1874.  
  Following out her wishes the funeral was held at the home, Saturday 
afternoon at 2 o’clock as many of her friends as could gather there listened 
to the impressive funeral service, conducted by Rev. W.E. Van Dyke of St. 
Luke’s Episcopal Church of which Mattie Backus had been a member since early 
girlhood.  
  Burial was in the family plot in Rose Hill cemetery.
  


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