McKean County PA Archives News.....McKean County Deaths July-Dec 1920 1920 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/pafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Ronald Reid rreid21@cox.net November 23, 2014, 11:07 pm McKean County Miner 1920 DEATHS IN MCKEAN COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA JULY-DEC 1920 THE MCKEAN COUNTY MINER NEWSPAPER, (SMETHPORT) The following death notices appeared in the McKean County Miner from July through December 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 July 1, 1920 Page 9. Port Allegany The death of Margaret Frances Lyman took place suddenly at Warren Monday morning, after an illness of several years duration. She was 23 years of age. The body was brought here Tuesday, and funeral services were held this morning at 9 o’clock at St. Gabriel Church, Rev. Fr. Becker officiating, and interment was made in the St. Gabriel’s cemetery. She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Lyman, two brothers, John and Joe, and one sister, Mrs. Alex McCraig of Lancaster, N.Y. Two brothers, William and Lawrence preceded her in death. Page 9, Port Allegany The death of Mrs. Margaret Martz took place Wednesday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J.S. Stearns of Main street. Death was due to bronchitis, with old age as a contributory cause, Mrs. Martz being 90 years old. A brief prayer service will be held at the Stearns home at 8:30 o’clock this evening, and the body was taken to Norwich, N.Y. where burial was made in the family lot. Mrs. Martz was a resident of this place about seven years. July 15, 1920 Page 1. Mrs. Catherine R. Currier Catherine Abbot Rich was born in Jackson, Maine, July 31st, 1847 and died in Smethport Pa., July 1, having nearly completed Seventy-three years of life. She was the eldest of three sisters, two of whom survive her. Mrs. Judith Isabel Moody, of Brooks Maine and Mrs. Rebecca Tripp of Boston, Mass., who is present today. She was married to Albert currier September Sixth, 1866 in Newburyport, Mass. Two sons were born to them, Edward Eugene and Richard Jewett who reside in Brocton, Mass. After thirty-three years of happy wedded life Mr. Currier was taken from her. His death occurred in January 1899. He is buried in Newburyport, which shall also be her final resting place. The widowed mother maintained the home for her sons until 1908 when her eldest son, Edward Eugene came to Olean, N.Y. to engage in business. The mother shortly after followed him to the new home. Here they dwelt until 1915 when the sons business called him to Smethport. The separation was not long for the mother came to him in December of the same year. Here for five years they lived most happily and here after 100 days of suffering the last of which was most intens4e with a wonderful courage and a sublime faith she passed away. The devotion of these two mother and son was unusually strong and beautiful. During her residence here, as elsewhere, by her beautiful , cheerful spirit, she won many friends among both children and grown up people. A Christian form childhood she lived the life serene and hopeful. Although born a Congregationalist she identified herself with the Methodist in Smethport with whom she cheerfully worked and to whom has coma loss irreparable. Page 1. Mrs. Jessie Brooke. Mrs. Jessie Brooke, wife of Earnest Brooke, died at the home of her son, Luther, of Crafton, Pa., July 4, 1920. Mrs. Brooke was born in Plymouth, Devonshire, England in 1855. Later her people moved to Sheffield where she met and married Earnest Brooke. In 1908 Mr. and Mrs. Brooks came to Smethport where they lived until a year ago when they joined their son, Luther in Crafton. Mrs. Brooke is survived by her husband, one daughter, Mary Brooke, living in Sheffield, England, and by four sons; John of Cleveland, Ohio, Luther of Crafton, pa., Earnest of New Brunswick and Edmund Brooke living in Sheffield England. She was a devoted wife, a loving mother and a thorough church woman. Through her gentleness and real goodness she has endeared herself to the hearts of many Smethport friends. The body was brought to Smethport, Tuesday, July 6, and the funeral services took place at St. Luke’s church, Rev. W.E. Van Dyke officiated. Page 3. Crosby Mrs. Roy Winslow a highly esteemed resident of this place passed away at her home here Saturday evening. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband, Mr. Roy Winslow, four sons, William Selburn, George and Kermit and three daughters, Mrs. J. Natello, Grace and Gretchen. The sympathy of the entire community is extended to this family in their bereavement. Funeral was held Wednesday and she was laid to rest in the Colegrove cemetery. Page 4. Farmers Valley Mrs. Emma Ferris formerly of this place died at the county home last Thursday. Burial at Coryville Saturday. July 22, 1920 Page 1. Mrs. Eliza Sherer died at her home Friday morning, July 16, 1920, after an illness from heart trouble extending over four or five months. Mrs. Sherer was a daughter of Viola Chapin Hamlin and Asa Darwin Hamlin and was born in Smethport February 23, 1857. She is survived by three sisters; Mrs. Byron Badger and Mrs. Flora Backus of Smethport, and Mrs. Stanley Townsend of Lancaster, Ohio. She was married December 14, 1874 to Christian Sherer, to them were born four children; Clarence Henry, Asa Darwin, Frederick and Elsie Marion all of whom reside in Smethport. She possessed a contented home loving nature. There was a magnetism about her which aftracted every child. She was a devoted mother, a good neighbor and a loyal friend. Her cheerfulness and warm geniality will be a great loss to all who knew her. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon by Rev. Mr. W.E. Van dyke at All Saints’ Chapel, East Smethport, interment was in Rose Hill cemetery. Page 1. In the death of Mrs. Mary Catherine Winslow at her home in Crosby, Saturday, July 10, 1920, a good and n9oble woman has gone to her abiding home. Mrs. Winslow was the daughter of William and Elizabeth Nelson, she was born at Driftwood, Cameron County, Pa. There survive, two sisters, Mrs. John Dightner of Jersey Shore, Pa., Mrs. Hugh Lane of Tunkhannock, Pa., and one brother, Mr. Harry Nelson of Ocean City, N.J. Mrs. Winslow was married to Mr. S.L. Winslow, August 1876. She leaves behind to mourn her death her husband and seven children, William F. of Masten, Pa., Selbourn C. of Crosby, Mrs. John Navello of Buffalo, N.Y., Grace e., George A. Kermit B., and Gretchen I of Crosby. Mrs. Winslow was a child of the church, having in very early life united in its fellowship, and from childhood there was no break in her interest. As assistant Sunday school superintendent, W.C.T.U. worker and treasurer of the church of which she was an official member, Mrs. Winslow found congenial opportunities for Christian expression. (Portions omitted here due to length) The funeral was in Crosby church and interment tin Colegrove cemetery. The pastor of the church was assisted by Dr. I.H. Crocker of Olean, the choir sang appropriate hymns and many beautiful tributes of flowers were sent by sympathizing friends, all of which the family truly appreciate and tender thanks. Page 6. Mr. and Mrs. H.W. Foulkrod returned Thursday from Kane where they had been called on account of the death of Mr. Foulkrod’s father, John Foulkrod of Kane. August 5, 1920 Page 5 Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Raymer, Mr. and Mrs. Ward Raymer and Miss Octavia Raymer attended the funeral of Mrs. Raymer’s brother, Bela Gallup, at Port Allegany Sunday. September 16, 1920 Page 1. Miss Nettie Duntley passed away Monday afternoon at 4 o’clock at the home of her sister, Mrs. Charles Curtis of East Smethport. She had been ill for a little more than a year with a complication of diseases. She was born September 2, 1860. Her parents were John and Jane Duntley. Three sisters survive her to mourn her loss; Mrs. G.T., Tweed of East Butler, Pa.; Mrs. Charles Hartmeyer of Buffalo, N.Y., and Mrs. Charles Curtis of East Smethport. She was a devout Christian, a lifelong member of the Baptist Church. She possessed a sympathetic joyous nature, and was a patient sufferer during her illness. She will be greatly missed by both relatives and friends. Funeral services will be at Curtis’ residence Thursday at 2 o’clock p.m. We know not what it is, dear, this Sleep so deep and still; The folded hands, the awful calm, the Cheek so pale and chill; The lids that will not lift again, Though we may call and call; The strange, white solitude of peace That settles over all. Page 1. Word was received by relatives Saturday night to the effect that Mr. George W. Hackett, late of Bradford and up to a few years ago a resident of this immediate vicinity, had died very suddenly in his home in that city. The death due to either apoplexy or hemorrhage of the brain, came as a great surprise as Mr. Hackett had apparently been I the best of health. Mr. Hackett was one of the older citizens of this county, practically his entire life having been spent within its limits. He was born in Keating township on July 15, 1852 and up until nine years ago he lived within this same township where he raised his family of five children, four of whom survive him; James N. Hackett of Keating township, J.B. Hackett of Detroit, Leon Hackett of Bradford and Mrs. Effie James of Bradford. He is also survived by his widow, Mrs. Ormanda Hackett of Bradford, and a brother, Judson Hackett of Smethport. In 1911 Mr. and Mrs. Hackett moved to Bradford where Mr. Hackett was up the time of his death the valued employee of the firm of Bovaird and Seyfang. The funeral was held from his residence in Bradford yesterday (Wednesday) at 10 o’clock, his Bradford pastor officiating. Interment was made here in Smethport in the Rose Hill cemetery. Page 4. The community was shocked to learn of the death Monday morning of Homer, the ten year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard I. Holmes. The four children of Mr. and Mrs. Holmes came down with the whooping cough about a week ago. Homer suffered an attack of tonsillitis during the week but had recovered somewhat when about 8 o’clock Saturday evening spasmodic croup developed, everything possible was done to relieve the little sufferer. He leaves his parents, one sister, Sara, two brothers, Richard and John. Much sympathy is extended to the bereaved family. The funeral was held in the U.B. Church at 1 p.m. Wednesday afternoon with burial at Smethport. Services by Rev. Pang. September 23, 1920 Page 1. Florence Mae Walker, wife of Lynn wiles Walker, who after a brief illness entered into rest at her home, 114 17th Street, Buffalo, N.Y., on Friday, September 17, aged 25 years 7 months and 13 days. She was one of Smethport’s beautiful girls, devoted to her church, home and friends. She graduated from the East Smethport school and entered high school in her sixteenth year, finally leaving after two years to become a nurse in Buffalo State Hospital, from which she graduated with honors in 1915. She was married May 16, 1917, to Mr. Lynn Wiles of Buffalo, who with one little girl, Florence, one week old, and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Walker, of East Smethport, her brother and sisters , Earl, Mabel, Noel, Floyd, Ruth and Howard, Mrs. James Tyler of Buffalo, survive her. The funeral was conducted by Rev. W.E. Van Dyke at All Saints chapel, East Smethport, Monday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock, and she was laid to rest in Rose Hill cemetery. Oh, all that are sad take heart again. You are not alone in your hour of pain. The Father stoops from his throne above To soothe and comfort us with his love. He leaves us not when the storm beats high, And we have safety for he is nigh. Can it be trouble when he doth share? Oh, rest in peace for your Lord doth care. Page 8. Charles C. Geary of Mt. Alton, died Monday morning at 10 o’clock in the Bradford hospital, where he had been a patient for the past two weeks. He was 43 years old. Although Mr. Geary’s home was in Mt. Alton, he spent considerable time in this city, being employed there and making his home on Congress street. He was taken ill last spring and at that time returned to Mt. Alton where he made his home with his mother. Mr. Geary leaves his mother; three brothers, M.S. Geary of Smethport, M.P. Geary of Salamanca; and two sisters, Mrs. T.P. McCarthy of Salamanca and Mrs. Frank Shriver of Johnstown, Pa. The body was taken in charge by Undertaker Still and was shipped to the home of M.S. Geary in Smethport. The funeral was held yesterday at 9 a.m. in St. Elizabeth’s church Smethport and burial was made in that place. September 30, 1920 Page 1. Ann Eliza Terry was born in the Village Greene Broome County, N.Y. At the age of nine years her mother died and she came to Smethport, pa., to live with her uncle, Monty Rose, on the farm where Rose Hill cemetery now is. In 1859 she married Melvil Keyes of Eldred, three children were born to them, all of whom are deceased. On March 8, 1870, she married James H. Stull of Eldred. About 36 years ago they came to Smethport, Pa., where she has since lived. Four children were born to this union, Mrs. Geo Howard, non-deceased, Mrs. Fred Nourse, Smethport, Pa.; Mrs. Grace Haskins, Angelica, N.Y.; Mrs. Hattie Wales, Boliva, N.Y. The father died March 6, 1919, since then she has spent her time visiting the three daughters. She was at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Grace Haskins of Angelica, N.Y., when she was stricken with pneumonia, and died September 22, 1920, at the age of 76 years 7 months 18 days. The funeral was held at her home in East Smethport, September 25, at 1 o’clock, Rev. Mr. Mack officiating. Interment was made at Rose Hill cemetery. She was a member of the Ladies Maccabees. Out of town relatives: Nathan Miller, Earl, Ernest, Clarence Miller and wife of Centerville, N.Y.; Mr. and Mrs. Howard Haymer, Fillmore, N.Y.; Mrs. Elma Whitney, Mr. and Mrs. Frazer, Centerville, N.Y.; Mrs. Sara Young, Canada; Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Haskins and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Haskins, Angelica N.Y.; Mr. and Mrs. Mack Windsor, Olean, N.Y.; Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Moses, Port Allegany, Pa. October 7, 1920 Page 1. Mrs. Cassie E. Leonard died at her residence at Waymart, Wayne County, Pa., on Thursday morning, September 16, after a protracted illness. Mrs. Leonard was the daughter of Deacon Henry Lasher and Lydia Maker, pioneer settlers of McKean County and was born at Norwich Corners, May 18, 1839. Her girlhood and early woman hood was spent in her native community. In 1869 she went to Wayne County, Pa. On December 20, 1877 she was united marriage to George W. Leonard. They settled in Waymart and Mrs. Leonard continued to reside there until her death. She was a member of the Baptist Church and a good Christian, ever active in church work and in anything to better the welfare of the community. Mrs. Leonard was an aunt of Mr. D.L. Haven, Mr. C.P. Haven and Mr. Arthur Rice of this place. Page 1. Mr. Dan Derby of Farmers Valley passed away in the Bradford hospital Tuesday morning at 6 o’clock. He will be buried this afternoon at Mariella, N.Y. He is survived by his wife. October 14, 1920 Page 1. The entire community was shocked and horrified late Friday afternoon to learn that Glenn Blair Stilson, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Stilson of East Smethport, had been struck by an automobile driven by Claude Heinlein of this place, and so seriously injured that there was held out no hope of recovery. The sad prediction was made an actuality by the death of the lad at 3 o’clock Saturday morning. (a lengthy description accident follows and is omitted here) The whole affair is exceedingly sad. The little boy was a favorite with all who knew him and th3e parents fairly idolized him. The family had just moved to East Smethport a matter of days before the accident, going there from Fred Green’s house near the mill where the child had felt perfectly safe in playing in the street. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon and the sympathy of the community was very apparent. Page 1. Guy H. Gifford, aged 48 years, died in Higgins Memorial hospital, Olean, N.Y., October 7, 1920, following an operation for appendicitis. The funeral was held at the home of his father, T.W. Gifford, at 2 o’clock Saturday afternoon. Rev. W.E. Van dyke officiating. A delegation of men from the Olean lodge of Brotherhood R.R. acted as pall bearers. Mr. Gifford was born at Emporium, Pa., December 17, 1871 and for the past 14 years has been a valued employee of the Pennsylvania railroad in and about Olean. He is survived by his father, Mr. T.W. Gifford and two sisters, Mrs. L.H. Dickinson of this place and Mrs. L.H. Weaver of Davis, W. Va. The community regret the death of this distinguished gentleman. October 28, 1920 Page 1. One of the first deaths to occur in the ranks of the service men of the great war was that of Samuel Schoolmaster, who died last Sunday afternoon at his home a short distance outside of the borough. Sam, as he was affectionately known to his many friends, had been ill for a comparatively short time, but last week his illness took the form of acute peritonitis, and from that time on there was little hope held for his recovery. The funeral was held Wednesday in Bradford the exercises being in the charge of Company C, and interment was made, at the request of the deceased in the family lot in the Bradford cemetery. A delegation of the Bucktail Post, American Legion, of which Mr. Schoolmaster was a charter member, were in attendance at the ceremonies which were marked with full military honors. Few of the younger men of the community were better known than the deceased, for practically his whole lifetime had been passed near here and this had afforded ample opportunity for his manly nature and fine character to win all to him. A member of various military organizations here and in Bradford, and also (unreadable) and the Modern Woodmen, he will long be remembered as a man’s man and a staunch friend. Mr. Schoolmaster was a member of the old Company C, at Bradford, in the National Guard, and so saw service both on the Mexican Border and overseas in the World War with the other young men of the community who were in that outfit. In his company he ranked as corporal and few were more popular. Returned form the war he has been constantly employed here and has contributed much to the life of the organizations to which he belonged. The deceased is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Schoolmaster, two sisters, Mrs. Irene Sheldon and Mrs. M. Bestwick of Bradford, and his grandfather, Samuel French. November 4, 1920 Page 1. Acute indigestion was responsible early Saturday morning for the death of William Irons, one of the oldest residents in this section. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon from the home of his son C.L. Irons on East Main street, and interment was made in Rose Hill cemetery. Mr. Irons was born in Keating Township in the year 1836, and passed practically his entire life about Smethport. Of late years his health has not been of the best on account of a number of rather serious accidents that befell him at various times, but he always managed to recovered and was frequently seen about the street. Last March he celebrated his eighty fourth birthday and has kept pretty much to his home on his farm on the Marvindale road. William Irons was the brother of Otis and Oliver Irons, both of whom died but recently at very advanced ages. A third brother, George, has been seriously ill for some time, though at present his condition seems to be improved. In addition to George Irons, the deceased is survived by another brother, Stephen. The three children, C.L. Irons, Clayton Irons and Mrs. Alice Irons Hackett and two grandchildren, Frank Hackett and Miss Alice Irons, are all resident in and about Smethport. Page 1. Just as we go to press word reaches us of the sudden death of Mrs. Kate Taylor at 3 o’clock Wednesday morning at the home of Mrs. R. Hamilton. The funeral will be held from the home at 2 o’clock Friday afternoon. The Rev. W.E. Van Dyke will officiate. Mrs. Taylor is survived by a sister, Mrs. Harry Wells, a daughter, Mrs. Robert Hamilton and three grandchildren, Kathryn, Robert and John Hamilton, all of Smethport. A more extended notice will be given next week. November 11, 1920 Page 1. Mrs. Calista E. Hyde of Buffalo, N.Y., died in Outlook, Saskatchewan, Canada on November 3, at the age of 71 years, 1 month and 1 day. She was a daughter of the old pioneer, Jeremiah and Phoebe Chadwick and spent nearly her entire life in this place. In 1872 she was married to Henry Moore, who died a few years later. In later life she married G.A. Hyde of this place. Mr. Hyde has been dead a number of years. Two sons, George H. and J.C. Hyde of Buffalo, N.Y., were born to this union. They with two brothers, L.O. and Charles Chadwick, and two sisters, Ida De Shetier and Mary Borden survive. The funeral was held in St. Luke’s Church of this place Tuesday of this week. Rev. W.E. Van dyke officiating. Interment was made in the Farmers Valley cemetery. The relatives from out of town, who attended the funeral were; Mr. and Mrs. George H. Hyde and Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Hyde of Buffalo, N.Y.; Mr. L.O. Chadwick of Bradford, Pa.; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Borden, Genesee, Pa.; Mr. and Mrs. A.B. De Shetier and Miss Louise Swartwood, Vestal, N.Y.; Mr. and Mrs. A.B. Hyde, Friendship, N.Y.; and Mr. and Mrs. M.J. Hawks, Buffalo, N.Y. November 18, 1920 Page 1. Word has been received here of the death of Sherwood Chase, formerly of this place and for the past some time located at Tulsa, Okla. The body is to be brought to Smethport and interment will be made here. Mr. Chase is survived by his wife his parents, Mr. and Mrs. O.D. Chase of this place and three brothers, Ron of this place; Glenn of Olean, and Earl of Wichita Falls, Texas. The deceased was born here about forty-six years ago and spent practically his whole life-time in this vicinity. The date for the funeral has not yet been set. Page 1. Mrs. Olaf Larson, who passed away at Drumright, Okla., will be buried Friday afternoon. Funeral services will be held at the home of her son, C.O. Larson of Rose Hill avenue. Rev. L.S. Larson of Port Allegany officiating. November 25, 1920 Page 1. Mrs. Olof Larson died November 14, 1920 in Drumright, Okla., where she went with her son, Frank Larson nearly three years ago. She was born in Dalsland, Sweden, December 26, 1840, came to America in 1871 and lived in Tallbrook, Tioga County, Pa., later moved to Clermont where she resided 35 years. In 1907 she moved to Smethport. She was the mother of six children of whom four sons reside, L.P. Larson of Stulltown, Minn.; F.V. Larson of Drumright, Okla.; Charles and Albert Larson of this place, and two daughter, Mrs. C.F. Peterson of New Orleans, La., and Mrs. Emma Shelander of Jamestown, N.Y. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon from the Swedish Lutheran Church, Rev. L.S. Larson of Port Allegany officiating. Page 1. Mrs. Almira E. Whiteley, an old and prominent resident of Bradford, died at 3 o’clock Saturday afternoon at her home, No. 519 East Main street. She had been in ill health for about a year. Mrs. Whitely was born in Smethport 76 years ago, and had lived in Bradford since 1875. During her long residence here, she won the respect and esteem of all who knew her. Mrs. Whiteley was the wife of Richard E. Whiteley, well known as the former editor of the Bradford Record and former county official. Mrs. Whiteley is survived by her husband, who has been ill for the past three years, and by a brother, C.G. King of Port Allegany, who is now in Bradford. Funeral was held at the home 519 East Main street, after which the body was brought to Smethport for burial in Rose Hill cemetery. Page 1. Charles C. Melvin, one of the best known and most widely popular citizens of Bradford, died at 12:40 o’clock yesterday morning, after an illness of only a few days. Death was caused by pneumonia following a severe cold which Mr. Melvin contracted last week. His illness did not become critical until Monday. He died at Earl C. Emery’s residence, No. 22 East Corydon street. After serving 13 years as county tax collector, Mr. Melvin was elected County Treasurer and served a four year term. Mr. Melvin’s gentle and kindly nature and his winning personality made him one of the best beloved citizens of Bradford. His clean cut, upright character commanded the respect of the community to a similarly high degree. Mr. Melvin is survived by two brothers, John P. and Thomas J. Melvin; two nephews, Parker L., and Milton F. Melvin; and an aunt, Mrs. W.E. Morgan of Chicago. Another brother Milton F. Melvin died about two months ago, after devoting practically his entire life to aiding suffers from tuberculosis. Page 1. The Bradford Era Wednesday morning carried the account of the shooting of Joe B. Reed, who it is said, formerly lived near this place. The shortened account from the Era follows: J.B. Reed, the man who was shot at Lewis Run Monday night by George Derkis, died Tuesday morning at the Bradford hospital. An autopsy was performed on his body by Dr. L.D. Joseph Tuesday afternoon, an Coroner Heffner held an inquest at 10 o’clock yesterday morning. In the meantime, Derkis still is held at local police headquarters. Derkis is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Derkis of 213 High street Bradford. His wife is a daughter of the late William E. Foster of Lewis Run. Mrs. Derkis yesterday reiterated and amplified her earlier statements to the effect that Reed had been annoying her for some time prior to the tragedy. Page 1. Henry King, brother to the late Robert King, was born at Sudburg, England and came to this country when quite a young man, sometime before the Civil War. He first settled at Ceres, but soon came to Smethport where his brother, Robert had married Pauline Hamlin and was living at that place. He first went into the office of the late B.D. Hamlin where he remained for a number of years, eventually reading law with the late W.A. Williams, whose daughter he married. After being admitted to the bar, he became a partner of Mr. Williams and for many years the firm practiced law at Smethport. One son, W.A. King was born, who now lives in Michigan, for the past few years both Mr. King and his son have practiced law at Detroit, Mich, where the father died November 18, 1920, aged 79 years. He was brought to Smethport, being taken to the home of Mrs. W.S. Palmer, daughter of the late Robert King and where a short burial was held and he was laid to rest in Rose Hill cemetery, among the friends of his early years who loved him so well. December 2, 1920 Page 1. O.J. Burdick of Norwich passed away at his home last Thursday morning. He was 90 years old. He is survived by his wife and six children, Clarence Burdick, whose location is unknown; Elbert Burdick of Moorehead, Ky.; Wellington L. Burdick of East Smethport and Mrs. Alice Wilson and his sister, Mrs. Emily Chapin of Weedsport, N.Y. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at Colegrove, Rev. Arthur Gregson officiating. Burial was in the Colegrove cemetery. Page 3. J.J. O’Connell, aged 63 years, died at his home in Mt. Alton at 1:05 o’clock Saturday morning. He had been a resident of Mt. Alton for 40 years and was highly respected. Mr. O’Connell is survived by his wife; four daughters, Misses Jennie, Martha and Margaret O’Connell of Mt. Alton and Mrs. F.J. McCarten of Bradford; five sons, Frank, James M., J.J., jr., William and Matthew O’Connell all of Mt. Alton; two sisters Miss Theresa O’Connell of Mt. Alton and Mrs. James Kilmurry of Johnsonburg, and one brother, Thomas O’Connell of Tampico, Mex. Funeral announcement later. December 16, 1920 Page 1. Lester C. Cook, a 20 year old resident of Wright’s Corners, near Coleville, shot and almost instantly killed himself in his room at his home last Sunday evening. The suicide took place at about 7 o’clock while the family were seated about the supper table. Young cook was an ex-service man having enlisted in Co. C. shortly after the outbreak f the war; he was sent to Camp Hancock where he remained throughout the war and where he received his honorable discharge. His suicide was not unexpected as it is reported that for some time he had been considered unbalanced and had frequently made the threat of taking his own life. In fact, the case was so clearly suicide that Acting Coroner H.S. Robbins, in the absence of Coroner Heffer, after a brief investigation decided that an inquest was unnecessary. The body was taken to Bradford and prepared for burial at the undertaking rooms of Louis E. Koch. The story of the suicide is described in the Bradford Era of Monday as follows: Just as the family had began the evening meal Mr. Cook, who had refused to eat, retired to his own room, and a moment later the family gathered about the supper table was startled by the report of a gun. Rushing upstairs they found the young man weltering in his own blood and at the point of death, his breast having pierced by the contents of a shot gun, which lay nearby. He died a few seconds later. Page 6. Last Roll Call Thomas Harrington, Veteran of Several Wars, Gifted Writer and Everybody’s Friend Comrade Thomas Harrington, veteran of many wars and friend of all people, passed away Saturday evening at the home of his sister, Mrs. E.J. Fickler, in this boro, having been in failing health since last winter when he had an attack of influenza. His death was due to hardening of the arteries and general breakdown. The deceased had enjoyed unusually robust health all his life, never having been confined to his bed before. Thomas Harrington was born in Ireland in 1846 and came to this country alone when a lad of nine years. The voyage was stormy and the ship was wrecked and when he landed on American soil, his earthly possessions amounted to a man’s suit secured from the wreck, in which he was attired. He came to Coudersport where his mother and stepfather, Mr. and Mrs. William Calvin had come a few years before to make their home. After a few years’ residence here they moved to Smethport, but Tom’s frequent returns here entitled him to call Coudersport his home. The deceased was of a dramatic disposition and was always happy when engaged in theatricals or lending his mellifluous voice in song, to banjo accompaniment to entertain crowded halls or to amuse his comrades at their campfire meetings. In literary world, Tom Harrington was a genius. He was a ready writer with a style peculiar to himself and the verse he has written under the mondeplume of “Hostetter Maginnis” would fill a volume. He was in the Newspaper business at different times and was editor of “The Workman” a Populist paper started in Coudersport in 1887, and later Editor of the Johnsonburg Breeze, and his contributions to different journals were eagerly sought. He was a great traveler and the gift of recounting his varied experiences in humorous and detailed style, made his writing popular. Tom Harrington was a great lover of the young and his constant association and interest in them kept him young in mind beyond the vigor of his years. He found something praise-worthy in everybody and it may be truly said, no one ever heard him speak ill of anyone. With the passing of Thomas Harrington the world has lost a worthy patriot, the people a true friend and the country a respected and honored soldier. And thus, “Under the sod and the dew” another of the country’s saviors is “awaiting the judgment day”, when the reveille of the Great Commander will summon all to bestow reward for valorous deeds, and worth actions. Two brothers, John Harrington, of Washington, D.C. and William Calvin, of Smethport, and two sisters, Mrs. Fickler and Mrs. Mary Quimby, of Coudersport, survive. Funeral services were held at St. Eulalia church Tuesday morning, Rev. F.S. Doyle celebrating high mass, and burial was made in St. Eulalia cemetery. – Potter County Journal. Thomas Harrington, a veteran of three wars, died Dec. 4, 1920 at the home of his sister, Mrs. E. J. Fickler in Coudersport; born Dec. 24, 1846 in Ireland. Survived by 1 brother, John of Washington, D. C., his sister, Mrs. Fickler, a half-brother, William Calvin of Smethport and a half-sister, Mrs. Mary Quimby of Coudersport. He was never married. Father: James Harrington Mother: Julia McCarthy Page 6. Charles M. Dow Dead A telephone message to the Era last evening conveyed information of the death yesterday afternoon at his home in Jamestown of Charles M. Dow, president of the National Chautauqua County Bank. Death was due to heart disease. Mr. Dow was 66 years old. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Eleanor Jones Dow, who is critically ill following a stroke of paralysis sustained while visiting abroad; one daughter, Mrs. Fletcher Goodwill and one son Howard M. Dow, all of Jamestown. Mr. Dow was engaged in the banking business in Bradford in the early 80’s leaving this city about 1888. Many friends here will regret to learn of his death. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. December 23, 1920 Page 1. Chas. H. Pratt, a resident of East Smethport died suddenly at his home on last Thursday and was buried in Rose Hill cemetery on Saturday. The deceased was born in 1859, the son of William and Sylva Pratt on the Gladwin farm in Keating Township. His whole life was spent in this section. On August 20, 1859, he married Miss Rose E. Callen; one son, Keith W. Pratt was born to them. It will be remembered that the son Keith died while in the service and is the only victim of the late word war buried in this place. The deceased is survived by his wife, a sister, Mary A. Abbey, and one brother, Fred Pratt of Eldred. Mrs. Pratt herself, is in a frail condition by reason of the death of her son and now the sudden taking off of her husband. She has the sympathy of the entire community. Mr. Pratt will be greatly missed. Page 5. Mr. and Mrs. A. Malcolm left Tuesday for Lima, Ohio, called there by the death of Mrs. Malcolm’s brother French Leatherman of Gould Arkansas. The body will be brought to Lima and the funeral held there Thursday. Page 5. Mrs. T.W. Camp and Mrs. J.E. Walker received news Monday of the death of their aunt, Mrs. Elizabeth Barber of New Castle, Sunday, Dec. 19th. Mrs. Barber was seventy nine years of age the third of March. 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