McKean-Elk County PA Archives News.....Jan-June 1931 Deaths in Newspaper ************************************************ 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 September 12, 2010, 3:32 pm McKean County Miner 1931 DEATHS IN MCKEAN COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA JAN-JUN 1931 FROM THE MCKEAN COUNTY MINER NEWSPAPER, (SMETHPORT) The following death notices appeared in the McKean County Miner from January through June during the year of 1931. The date of publication is shown prior to the item(s). There is no implication that this is all that may have been published in these editions since some editions may be missing and many of the pages or portions thereof are unreadable. Transcribed by Ronald J. Reid, 2010 January 1, 1931 Page 5 Brakeman Falls Under Freight Cars Kane, Dec. 23. – John R. McNeal, of St. Petersburg, a brakeman, was killed instantly today at Sheffield Junction, south of here, when he was run over by two cars of a Baltimore and Ohio railroad Freight train. McNeal fell from the side of a box car while the train was shifting at the junction and two cars crushed the life out of his body before a stop signal could be given. No one saw McNeal fall from the car and the accident was not discovered until other brakemen felt the jar as the wheels rolled over the man. They signaled for an emergency stop and investigated to find the badly mutilated body of McNeal. It is believed that icy conditions precipitated the accident and that McNeal slipped in some manner while on the side of the car. The accident occurred at about 7:30 o’clock. The train was held at Marienville for several hours awaiting instruction following the accident. William Irwin of Foxburg, was engineer of the train and K.C. Boyd of Foxburg was the conductor. Surviving McNeal are his wife and two sons and a daughter. Page 5. Bradford Man Found Dead In Police Headquarters Bradford, Dec. 29 – Frank Foote of 14 Interstate Parkway was found dead yesterday morning in a cell at the Bradford police station where he had hung himself. Previous to this he had asked for lodging at the station. His actions are believed to have been caused by mental worry. He had been in poor health for the past three years. Deceased was 73 years old; Born April 19, 1859 in Mansfield, N.Y., he came to Bradford 30 years ago and was engaged in the painting and paper hanging trade. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Elizabeth Foote; two sons, Harry and Mark of Bradford; four daughters, Mrs. Lloyd Heller and Mrs. Everitt Williams of Bradford; Mrs. Hazel Chambers of Baltimore; Mrs. Alice Webster of Buffalo; one sister, Mary, L. Nourse of Richmond, Cal; one step-son James riley of Bradford. Page 5. Former Olean Man Takes Life in Jail Salamanca, Dec. 27 – Facing a charge of driving an automobile while intoxicated, Stephen Smith, 30 of 316 Broad Street, Salamanca; formerly of Olean, ended his life here early Friday morning by hanging himself with his belt in the city jail it was announced here today. Smith was arrested Thursday night. Coming to Salamanca from Olean Smith resided here with his family for the past two years. He was employed in Olean by an Olean contractor. He was a carpenter. Surviving him are his widow and two children. Page 5. Son Flying Home to Visit Parents Killed in Crash. Erie, Pa., Dec. 29 – While Mr. and Mrs. William Sherwood were having a homecoming welcome today to their aviator son, Lieut. Harold Sherwood, 28 his plane fell and caught fire. He died in the crash. The parents had just emerged from their farm home near Waterford enroute to the Erie airport and saw the plane fall on the farm adjoining. The United States Army pilot on his way from Fort Riley, Kan., to his new post at Langley Field, Va., had telegraphed that he would stop over for a visit. Witnesses believed that Sherwood in his eagerness to greet his mother and father from aloft, swooped so low that a wing struck a tree. Sherwood’s body was badly burned in the fire which destroyed the ship. January 8, 1931 Page 1 Oil Worker Killed In Tank Explosion Bradford, Jan. 3. – Charles Franklin, 33 of Lewis Run, employed as pumper on the G.W. Foster oil lease, was killed instantly Friday when an oil tank exploded. It is thought that Franklin was in the act of thawing an oil line, at the point where it entered the tank, and had not opened the vent of the tank on top. No person witnessed the explosion which was heard for some distance. The tank had been blown about 100 feet and the body of the pumper some 300 feet. Franklin had been employed on the Foster lease for the past three months. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Eleanor Franklin of Lewis Run, two daughters, Mrs. Edith Morrison of Oil City, and Rose Alma Franklin of Lewis Run; one brother, Allen Franklin of Custer City, and one sister, Mrs. Rose Brooks of Glasgow, Tex. Page 1 Willett S. Palmer Called by Death Willett S. Palmer, highly respected resident of West Main Street passed away Saturday evening, January third at 8 o’clock at his home, following a stroke sustained the night previous. When his daughter, Pauline went to call him Saturday morning she found him in a state of unconsciousness from which he never recovered. Mr. Palmer had been in poor health for the past three years, medical assistance proving of no avail and his death came as a welcome release from much suffering. The deceased was born in Friendship N.Y., October 8, 1873 and was the son of James and Helen Palmer. He came to Smethport when a young man (section unreadable) He was married April 21, 1903 to Orra King and they have always made their home here. Mr. Palmer was a member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, the Masonic lodge and Temple Club. He was a ???? kindly man, a good husband and father and a loyal friend. He will be greatly missed by a large circle of friends who knew and loved him. He is survived by his widow Orra King Palmer, one daughter, Pauline and one son Robert. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 4 o’clock at the family residence Rev. W.E. Van Dyke officiating. The Masonic fraternity having charge of the interment services at Rose Hill Cemetery. Page 4 Bradford Actress Dies Bradford, Jan. 3 – Word was received here Friday of the sudden death of Miss Bethey Lindsey, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Lindsey of 19 West Corydon Street, this city, in New York, Friday, following an operation as the result of a three-week throat illness. Miss Lindsey was one of this city’s most prominent young women. She was graduated from Bradford High School in 19?? And later attended Carnegie Tech dramatic school. Following graduation at Carnegie she secured engagements with several dramatic companies after which she was assigned a leading role in “The Little Accident”, a Broadway hit. She traveled from coast to coast in this production and was considered one of the coming stars of the young generation. Death (unreadable) abscess at the base of the lung which did not respond to an operation. Miss Lindsey was a member of the Church of the Ascension of this city, the Bradford Country Club and the Phi Beta Psi national sorority. The body was brought to this city Saturday morning accompanied by Miss Lindsey’s mother and brother who were at the bedside when she died. Surviving Miss Lindsey are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James L. Lindsey; a brother, Tom; her grandmother, Mrs. Elizabeth Jones, and her grandfather, James A. Lindsey. Page 7 Olean Motorist Almost Instantly Killed In Crash Bradford, Jan 6 – Earl Phipps 28? of ??? South Union Street, was almost instantly killed at 9:45 Saturday night, when the car which he was driving collided with the rear end of a wagon on the Olean-Bolivar highway. The accident occurred between Little Genesee and Bolivar. Phipps death was caused by a fractured skull. According to Corporal A.S. (unreadable) of the Friendship barracks of the New York State constabulary, Phipps was enroute to his home in Olean from Bolivar when the fatal crash occurred. Fred Day, 17 of Little Genesee was driving a tractor with a wagon attached west toward Little Genesee, but is said to have failed to have a warning light on the rear of the wagon. Phipps apparently did not see the wagon and crashed into it, his car turning over in a ditch at the side of the road. Day was hurled from his seat and injured seriously. The exact extent of his injuries has not been determined as yet, but authorities at the Jones Memorial Hospital in Wellsville, stated early this morning that his condition is only fair. Page 8 Lumberman Near Sheffield Slashes Throat With Razor Kane, Jan. 2. – Almost severing his head from his body, Tony Gardevec aged 40 years, a lumberman in a camp operated by Joe Strouse, in Cherry Grove Township, ten miles from Sheffield, committed suicide about 10:30 o’clock yesterday morning, Coroner Ed Lowrey, of Warren County, reported last evening after returning from the scene, where the tragedy had been investigated. Gardevec used an old style razor in committing the deed severing the jugular vein as well as the voice box and windpipe. His death must have been almost instantaneous. According to other members of the camp Gardevec had been despondent for several days and did not go out yesterday morning when others went to work. It was necessary to haul the body from the camp to Sheffield in a caboose of the logging train of the Tionesta Valley railroad. It was prepared for burial at the Borden undertaking rooms and if relatives are not located it is expected that the remains will be interred at the expense of the county. His only known relative is a brother in the old country. January 15, 1931 Page 1. Mrs. Emily McCoy Answers Summons Of Death Angle After an illness of about eight years, Emily Leone Huenerfeld McCoy, was called to her rest Sunday evening, January 11th. Mrs. McCoy was the widow of the late Frederick A. McCoy and was born in Ellicottville, N.Y., the daughter of Peter Joseph and Emily Letchfield Riggs Huernerfeld, on February 3rd, 1855. On June 18th 1873, she was married to Frederick A. McCoy in Ellicottville, N.Y. She is survived y three children, Guy H. McCoy, Grace McCoy Redfield, and Helen McCoy Van Dyke all of Smethport, Pa.; eleven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Also three sisters, Mrs. Louise Drown, of Buffalo, N.Y.; Mrs. Jeanette Green, of Ellicottville, N.Y. and Mrs. Mary Hixon of Shortsville, N.Y. Mrs. McCoy was a loyal and devoted member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. She was a charter member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Travelers Club and the Women’s Auxillary of St. Luke’s Church. Mrs. McCoy was a woman of strong religious connections and of a deep and abiding faith. Her life was a lesson in humble faithfulness to her Saviour and living helpfulness to her fellow women. As she lived so she died, with an unwavering confidence in the promises of the Gospel. She was lovely in person, noble in character and gifted in intellect. She met the trials and disappointments of life with high courage, marked cheerfulness and brightness. She believed that live, helpfulness, kindness and simple piety were worth all honor, and she lived her belief all the days even through years of suffering. For those who loved her there is comfort in the sure thought that she rests in the Paradise of God. “Grant her, O Lord, eternal rest, And let Light perpetual shine upon her.” The funeral was held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 14th from St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, the Rector, Reverend W.E. Van Dyke, a son-in-law, officiating and the remains were laid at rest in the family plot in Rose Hill Cemetery. Page 1. John M. Cramsie John M. Cramsie highly respected resident of Willow Street passed away Sunday evening, January 11th at 8:30 o’clock at his home following a stroke which he suffered the 27th day December last, and from which he did not recover. The deceased was born in Belfast, Ireland, August 23rd 1850. He came to Smethport when a young man where he resided the greater part of his life. He was married to Julia Ward who passed away 20 years ago. To this happy union were born nine children of which on y four live to survive their father. Mr. Cramsie was a good and faithful member of St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church. He was also a member of the State Firemen. He was a genial and kind man and a good husband and father and a loyal friend. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. B.S. Beltz of York, Pa.; Mrs. M. L. Otis of Erie, Pa; Mrs. Alex Olson of Newark, N.J.; one son, Robert Cramsie at home and five grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at 9 o’clock at St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church, Rev. Father Barrett, officiating; interment was in Rose Hill Cemetery. Page 4. Mrs. Noah Bloomster Word has been received here of the death of Mrs. Noah Bloomster of Aberdeen South Dakota which occurred at her home there Sunday Dec. 28?, after an illness of over a year. Mrs. Bloomster will be remembered by many of the older residents of this vicinity. She came to Smethport from Skane Sweden, over thirty years ago. Matilda Johnson was united in marriage to Noah Bloomster then a resided of Bloomster Hollow, some years later. They made their home in Bloomster Hollow for a short time later moving to Aberdeen where they settled on a homestead. Mrs. Bloomster leaves to mourn her loss besides her husband six sons and one daughter, and also several grandchildren. Mr. Bloomster is a brother of Sam Bloomster well known pioneer resident of Bloomster Hollow. Page 6. Ray J. Cummiskey Dies of Injuries Bradford, Jan 12. – Ray J. Cummiskey aged 28 of 76 Seward Avenue this city, who was injured in an automobile accident in Olean on November 27th, died last evening at 7:30 o’clock at the home of Mrs. James Dunn in Olean. Deceased was badly injured Thanksgiving evening, when the car he was driving was in a collision on West State Street, Olean. He laid between life and death at the Olean Hospital for days, owing to a skull fracture, but which he recovered sufficiently he was removed to the Dunn home at 302 Tompkins Avenue. The late Mr. Cummiskey was one of the leading baseball stars in Bradford. He was captain of the Mid-West Steels 1930 City champions. He was prominent in the Shamrock club several years ago, serving as outfielder, first baseman and catcher. Deceased was born in this city and had resided here all his life. He was associated with the Mid-West Steel company for eight years and was still employed by that concern when death claimed him. He was a member of St. Bernard’s Church. Mr. Cummiskey had a host of friends who greatly regret his passing. He is survived by his widow, Agnes; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cummiskey, of Bradford; one sister, Mrs. Frank Marsh of Ellicottville, N.Y.; four brothers, John and Joseph of this city; Robert of Toledo, O.; and Leonard, of Kittanning, Pa. Page 6. Sheffield Man Ends Life With Gas Kane. Jan. 121 – Sebastion Snyder, 60, of Sheffield, who committed suicide by gas in the Lafayette Hotel. Second and State Streets Erie, Saturday will probably be buried in that town. Coroner Hanley is holding the body pending advice from lodge friends. Snyder’s body was found late Saturday his head close to an open gas stove, covered with quilts. He had been dead about 12 hours when the body was discovered, Coroner Hanley said. Snyder went to the hotel several days ago. Sometime during Friday night he pulled the gas stove close to the bed, opened the jet and placed his head atop of it, then threw the bed covering over his head. Late Saturday afternoon Lennie Dyleskiet? maid, after several attempts to get into the room was attracted by the odor of gas. Summoning the proprietor the door was forced open and the body was found. Motorcop Vames who was detailed from headquarters said there was no doubt as to the suicidal intent. Snyder was a member of the Niles, O., Moose, and the Sheffield Odd Fellows. He is survived by a sister Ethel Britaon? of Ridgway. Page 6. 13-Year-Old Bradford Girl Dies of Intestinal Toxemia Bradford, Jan. 9. – Stricken with intestinal toxemia but a few hours before, death claimed 13-year-old Helen Ruth Hale, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Hale, of 79 Jefferson Street, yesterday afternoon at 5 o’clock in the Bradford Hospital. The girl was admitted to the hospital at 3:15 o’clock in the afternoon, after being taken seriously ill while attending school. She attended the morning session yesterday, and was apparently in good health, but became sick quite suddenly and suffered convulsions which caused her death a few hours later. Doctors Wilson and Kervin who attended her tried in vain to save her life at the Hospital, working on her incessantly until the minute she died. Helen Ruth Hale was born in Bradford April 21, 1917, and had lived here her entire life. She was a student in the second year class of the Junior High School and was well liked by all who knew her. She was a devout member of the Wesleyan Church and was very active in all Church life. Surviving her are her parents; one brother Howard Jr.; her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. David J. Hale, three aunts, Mary Coyne, Eva Hale and Marlon Hale all of Bradford. Page 7. 100-Year-Old Woman dies in Bradford Hospital Bradford, Jan. 10 – Death at 11 o’clock last night claimed Mrs. Mary LeCroix, 100 years old believed to be the oldest resident of Bradford. Mrs. LeCroix succumbed in the Bradford Hospital where she had been a patient for the past two years. Death was due to complications brought on by advanced age. Deceased was the widow of Timothy LeCroix, and formerly resided in East Bradford before moving to Tuna to make her home with her niece, Mrs. E.H. Crooks. Other than several nieces and nephews, she leaves no near relatives. Prior to her marriage, she was Mary Fuller member of a family of early residents in this section. January 22, 1931 Page 1. Death Angel Calls Dr. H.L. McCoy To His Reward The many friends of Dr. Henry L. McCoy of West Main Street, Smethport’s oldest physician, learned with regret the news of his death, which occurred Saturday morning, January 17th at 1 o’clock following an illness of several weeks duration. Dr. McCoy underwent an operation on a nerve in his face a few weeks ago and the shock from this proved too much for a man of his advanced years. Dr. Henry Lane McCoy, son of Dr. William Young McCoy, was born in Smethport, October 20th, 1846. He was early educated in the public schools and for four years after completing his education was engaged in civil engineering on the river division of the Pennsylvania railroad, between Warren and Oil City. He then decided to adopt the medical profession, honored by his father and maternal grandfather. He read and studied under the direction of his father, later under Professor Bandford Eastman of Buffalo, and entered Buffalo University, whence he was graduated in the class of 1867, and until his death was the oldest living graduate from that institution. He began to practice in Smethport, and in 1870-1871 attended a course of lectures at the College of Physicians, New York City. He had continued his successful practice until about two years ago when he retired from active practice. He was a senior warden of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church and the last of the original vestrymen appointed in 1879. He was choir master in the church for over thirty years, his deep love of music and his God given voice making him an important factor in the musical life of the church and community through more than half a century. He remained in the choir as long as possible, only giving up his place when failing health compelled him to do so. He was keenly interested in all matters pertaining to the church and was an active member in many of the ?????. Dr. McCoy was the oldest living member of the McKean County Medical Society. He was a past member of McKean Lodge, No. 388 Free and Accepted Masons; a companion of Bradford Chapter, No. 260, Royal Arch Masons, and a Knight of Trinity Commandery, No. 58, Knights Templar and a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and of the Temple Club. He was married September 8, 1869 in Smethport to Clara Marla Ford, and to them were born seven children, only two, Mrs. E.R Baker of Erie, Pa., and Rev. Charles McCoy of Williamsport Pa., are living. These with his widow Mrs. Clara McCoy, and twelve grandchildren survive to mourn his loss. Dr. McCoy was a man of high standing in the community and possessed many fine qualities which endeared him to all who knew him. It can truly be said of him, that though he was old in years, he was young in spirit. The beautiful new McCoy Stadium is a memorial to him, presented to the town by his nephew, Paul D. Hamlin. A finer memorial could not have been conceived, nor one that could be of more benefit to Smethport. Funeral services for Dr. McCoy were held Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Rev. W.E. Van Dyke, officiating; interment was in Rose Hill Cemetery. Page 1. Love Affairs Lead Bradford Woman To Hang Herself Bradford, Jan. 20 – “Art, I love you that is why I am doing what I am.” That was part of a note left yesterday morning by Mrs. Eva Colburn, 38, of 17 Sinte Street, who took her life by hanging in the city lockup after being arrested on the charge of being drunk by Patrolman Leo Goetz. Other than the note Bradford police are without a motive for the woman’s act. The remainder of the note reads “I gave my love to two men and neither one loved me. Florence sister can’t stand disgrace in this case. Take care of my baby Eva.” Mrs. Colburn was arrested at 2 o’clock yesterday morning. When Officer David Kehoe went to the women’s department of the station at 7:45 o’clock this morning to take a breakfast of fried cakes to Mrs. Colburn, he found the woman’s dead body hanging from overhead bars. This is the second hanging that has taken place at the police station this winter and Officer Kehoe has found both bodies. Chief Harry Solt believes Mrs. Colburn at first thought of hanging herself on the door knob but gave up the attempt. Some of woman’s underwear was found on the knob. She had removed almost all her clothing and had torn part of her dress into strips and with these she hung herself. She stood on a bunk and as the mattress was off she swung her feet in between the slats to commit the deed. The note, badly blurred, was found on the bunk. As the body was still warm when found, police officials believe Mrs. Colburn had ended her life about an hour before the discovery. Officer Kehoe cut the body down and then summoned Acting coroner S.A. McCutcheon who gave permission for removal to Koch’s mortuary. Removal to the home was made yesterday afternoon. Police officials understand that Mrs. Colburn and her husband were living apart. Police are unable to identify the Art mentioned in the note. Mrs. Colburn is survived by two sons, two daughters, two sisters and two brothers. Page 3. Her Husband Died in City 50 Miles Away Over Year Ago; Just Received Word. Kane, Jan 17. – The final chapter in a matrimonial agency marriage which claimed the attention of this section four years ago was written today when Mrs. Jennie Lefferd, of Kane, received information that her husband had died in Titusville on June 18, 1929, nearly two years ago. The marriage was the outcome of Jennie Nelson of Kane, meeting George W. Lefferd, of Titusville, through a matrimonial agency. They made their home in Titusville where Lefferd conducted a grocery store. In May 1929 they separated, Mrs. Leffered securing work in Erie. One month later, while his wife worked in Erie, less than fifty miles from Titusville, Lefferd died at the age of 66. HE was buried at Diamond, Vanango County. Mrs. Lefferd failed to secure notice of her husband’s death and recently she wrote the Titusville chief of Police concerning his whereabouts. Today she received a letter from Chief of Police Daniel F. Connell of Titusville. It told her that her husband had died in 1929. Page 3. Olean Man Kills Self With Shotgun. Olean, Jan. 19. – William Holliday, 46 ended his life with a shotgun in his home, 403 Madison Avenue Saturday morning. He set a shotgun in a corner of his bedroom and reached over to pull the trigger. The charge tore into the left side. Mr. Holliday had been worried over financial troubles police reported after investigation. He had been working only a few days a week. He is survived by his widow and seven children. Coroner William M. Smith issued a certificate of suicide. Page 4. Mrs. Flossie May Smith Mrs. Flossie May Smith, respected resident of Hilton Avenue, passed away Wednesday, January 14th at 4:45 a.m. at the Creason sanitarium where she had been a patient for the past year. Mrs. Smith was born March 26, 18?4 in Russell, Pa, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M.F. Babcock. She was married when a young woman to Bert Leiter, and to them were born four children, Bernice, Francis, Doris and Marguerite. Mr. Leiter died a number of years, ago. About nine years ago she was married to Fred R. Smith and to them were born four children, Frederick, Harriet, Marion and Rubert. These eight children, her husband, Fred R. Smith, mother, Mrs. William Wescott, Father M.H. Babcock one sister Alice and five brothers, Glen, Vernon, Ernest, Ralph and Morris Babcock of Warren, survive to mourn her loss. Mrs. Smith had resided in Smethport for about two years and had made many friends in that time. She was a devoted wife and mother and will be greatly missed. Funeral services were held at the family residence Saturday at 1 o’clock. Rev. J.E. Besant, pastor of the Baptist Church, officiating; interment was in Oakland Cemetery in Warren, Pa., and funeral services, were also held there. Page 4. Mrs. Carlyle Sawyer Mrs. Carlyle Sawyer, highly respected former resident, passed away Saturday, January 17th at the Warren Hospital, where she had been a patient since December 24th, her demise being due to the ills incident too old age. Mrs. Sawyer was born April 23d, 1857 in Bloomster Hollow her maiden name was Mary Perry. She was married to Carlyle Sawyer when a young woman, and they had resident in Smethport for the past twelve years. They also lived on a farm near Norwich. She had been a communicant of St. Luke’s Episcopal church for many years and was known to be a good wife and loyal friend and neighbor. She is survived by her husband Carlyle Sawyer. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Rev. W.E. Van Dyke, officiating; interment was in Rose Hill Cemetery. Page 4. Mrs. Emma Little Mrs. Emma Little 69, died Tuesday afternoon at 5 o’clock, at her home, 60 Formica Street, Bradford, after an illness of one week. Deceased had resided in Bradford for the past five years and was a member of the First Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband Charles Little two daughter s, Mrs. Early Denning of Smethport, and Mrs. (unreadable); one son Arthur ?? and two brothers, Fred and John Fuller of Fredonia. Mrs. Little hand many friends here where she had often visited. Page 5. Mrs. John Larson attended the funeral of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Eleanor Danielson, which was held in Port Allegany Tuesday afternoon at 1 o’clock. Page 5. Attends Sister’s Funeral Walter Daniels of Hilton Avenue received word Saturday morning of the death of his sister, Mrs. Josephine Daniels Stoker, aged 66, which occurred at Toledo, O. The body was taken to New Kensington, Pa., where funeral services were held Monday afternoon. Walter Daniels accompanied by his wife and son Jake, left Saturday for New Kensington to attend the funeral. Page 6. Police Sergeant Dies Olean, Jan 7. – Police Sergt Richard Allen, 65, died in his home, 127 North Sixth Street, Friday night. He had been in ill health several months. Sergt, Allen was appointed to the Olean police department on March 1909, and was promoted to sergeant in December, 1918. He was a life-time resident of Olean and vicinity. He is survived by his widow, two daughters, David H. Matthews and Mrs. Joseph Henrietta Olean; his twin brother James and a brother, William Olean. Page 7. Woman About To Visit In Bradford Killed By Auto Bradford, Jan. 19. – Mrs. Theresa Weaver, 78, sister of the late John Ley of this city, was instantly killed Saturday night between 7 and 8 o’clock when she was struck by a car driven by Jesse Launder, Clarendon, as she was crossing the street near her home there. Word of the fatality was received here by Mrs. Elizabeth Fagnan, of Kennedy Street, with whom Mrs. Weaver had intended to spend Sunday. Mrs. Weaver was well known in Bradford, having often visited here with her husband, a prominent citizen of Clarendon, whose death occurred some years ago. When the late John Ley’s health became impaired prior to his death, Mrs. Weaver came to Bradford and took over the management of his home. Following his death, she returned to her home in Clarendon. An Associated Press dispatch from Warten last night said that a coroner’s jury yesterday cleared Launder of all blame in the accident in which Mrs. Weaver was killed. Funeral services will be held from the Weaver residence in Clarendon this morning. Interment will take place in Pleasantville cemetery tomorrow morning. Page 7. Carbon Monoxide Gas Fumes Fatal To Former Kane Man Kane, Jan 19. – Clyde A. Risdon 43, formerly of Kane was accidentally asphyxiated by carbon monoxide gas fumes in the garage at his house, 395? Pennsylvania Avenue West, Warren some time between 4 and 7 o’clock Saturday evening. Risdon had gone to the garage in the late afternoon to make some repairs on the engine of the large sedan. When he was found about 9 o’clock by his mother, Mrs. John W. Campbell, and Carroll Smith, a neighbor he was slumped beside the machine and had been dead for some time. The coroner was advised that the doors of the garage were closed and that the engine of the car was running. The hood was raised over the right side of the engine and the fact that Risdon was wearing old clothing and a pair of work gloves left no doubt but that he had been overcome while making adjustments on the motor. It is probable that he was trying to reach the door when he collapsed for he was on the opposite side of the machine from where he had apparently been at work. Page 8. Lifeless Body of Kane Man Found On Factory Roof (First part is unreadable)…afternoon culminated in discovering the lifeless body of William E. Bodine, well known Greeves Street resident on the roof of the power house of the factory. Mr. Bodine left the office of the plant at three o’clock yesterday afternoon, apparently in the best of health remarking that he was going on the roof to remove some of the snow and ice from the drain troughs. At five o’clock he had not returned and A.J. Kulp, paymaster, organized a searching party. The men searched the entire factory from top to bottom and not until 6:30 o’clock did W.A. Covert of W??? discovered the body on the roof of the power house. Investigation disclosed that several shovels of snow had been removed when a heart attack evidently occurred, causing Mr. Bodine to topple over backward onto the roof in which position the body was discovered. A physician was summoned immediately and privately confirmed the theory that the fatality was caused by a severe heart attack. He estimated that the death had occurred an hour before. Coroner H. Clay Heffner ordered the removal of the remains. January 29, 1931. Page 1. Three Killed From Injuries Received In Crossing Crash Bradford, Jan 25. – Two men were instantly killed and another fatally injured when the automobile in which they were riding crashed into a south- bound Pennsylvania freight train at Whitehouse crossing near Portville, N.Y., about four o’clock yesterday afternoon. Judson Ames, 55, of Belvidere and Louis New, 60 of Hornell met death when their car ploughed head-on against the train – which dragged the car almost to Bullis Mills, a distance of nearly one-half mile. The bodies were badly mangled. The third occupant of the car, John Rose, 28, of Hornell, a grandson of Louis New, was taken to the Olean General Hospital where he died at 12:30 o’clock this morning. The crossing at which the accident occurred is said to be well lighted and protected and no cause for the crash is known at this time. The bodies of the victims were removed to the undertaking establishment of John T. Heenan on East State Street, Olean and prepared for burial. Judson Ames is survived by three sons and two daughters. Louis New is survived by seven sons and six daughters. Page 1. Mrs. Ellen Hoffman The many friends of Mrs. Ellen Hoffman of Willow Street, were grieved to learn of her death which occurred last Thursday afternoon at her home where she had been slightly ill since Sunday. Her family had no intimation that she was so near death as she had eaten her dinner with them and was apparently in good spirits, until a few minutes before her death which occurred about four o’clock. Her daughter Eva Hoffman, who holds a position in the Sheriff’s office at the court house was called, but her mother had passed away before she could reach home. Ellen Armonia Patterson was the youngest child of Ebenezer and Nancy Brewer Patterson, pioneer residents of McKean County. She was born January 1st, 1847 in Norwich Township. She married David E. Comes in 1867? And they moved to Iowa where they lived for ten years and where Mr. Comes died. Returning to Smethport with her two children she resided here and in 1884 married Jacob Hoffman. He passed away in 1899. Mrs. Hoffman was well known and liked by a large circle of friends who admired her many splendid qualities. She was a woman who never grew old, but retained her keen interest in current happenings up to the day of her death. Her Wholesome outlook on life and sound advice were valued by the many who were fortunate enough to be her friends. She will be greatly missed not only in her home circle, but in the community as well. A fine example of Christian womanhood, she has gone to her reward. The surviving relatives are two daughters, Mrs. Alta Ness and Miss Eva Hoffman, one son, Leon D. Comes, nine grandchildren and twenty-four great grandchildren, also one great –great grandchild. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon, January 24th, with a prayer at the house, at 1:30 and services at the Methodist Church of which she was a member, at 2 o’clock, Rev. A.W. MacDougald officiating; interment was in Rose Hill Cemetery. Those from out-of-town who attended the funeral were: Mrs. Bell Fike, Mrs. Ella Ford, Homer Ford, Mr. and Mrs. John Johnson, Mrs. Hudson Smith Jr., of Brookville, Mrs. George Payne of Clarion; Mr. and Mrs. Bert Hutchins of Olean; Mr. and Mrs. P.M. Hutchins and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hutchins of Bradford; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Field, Mr. and Mrs. A Capwell, Miss Virginia Field and Mrs. E.S. Pattison of Hazelhurst. Page 1. Train Kills Man Bradford, Jan. 25. – Roy Cameron, aged 29 years of Foster Brook, was instantly killed Friday at 7:27 p.m. when he was struck by a southbound Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburgh railway passenger train about 1000 feet west of the Foster Brook crossing. Engineer Joseph Barry, who was piloting the train, saw Cameron walking along the tracks toward Foster Brook but was unable to stop the train in time to prevent striking the man. The body was dragged nearly 500 feet before the train could be brought to a halt. Portions of the victim’s body were strewn along the right-of-way. Conductor Max Moore, of this city, was in charge of the train and he notified local officials immediately. Captain Mike Ferko and Traffic Officer Howard Peace investigated the accident and notified Coroner H. Clay Heffner. Engineer Barry was exonerated of any blame in the fatality by the coroner. Page 1. Mrs. A. Engstrom Receives News of Father’s Death Mrs. Amandus Engstrom of East Main Street, received a wireless telegram Monday, stating that her father, Peter Malm had passed away at his home in Hallstahaminar Sweden. He was in his ninetieth year. Page 3. Phillip Sprague, Aged 13, Dies in Cleveland Clinic Bradford. Jan. 25 – Undertaker Frank J. McAllister of this city received word early this morning of the death of Phillip Sprague, aged 13 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Sprague of Duke Center which occurred at about 1 o’clock this morning at the Cleveland Clinic Hospital. Deceased is survived by his parents and several brothers and sisters. The remains will be brought to Bradford late tonight and will be taken in charge by Undertaker McAllister. Page 4. Oldest Woman In Elk County Dies Kane, Jan. 25. – Mrs. Mary McMahon, aged 97, the oldest woman in Elk County, died at her home on the Kane Road, Wilcox Sunday afternoon. Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at nine o’clock in St. Ann’s Church at Wilcox with burial in the family plot at St. Marys. She is survived by five children. Mrs. McMahon lived to the age of nearly five score years. She saw four generations for 15 years. During this time she saw four William McMahons, one William in each generation; her husband, the late William McMahon, 1st, her son, William H., the 2nd, William F. McMahon 3rd, of Johnsonburg and his son William G. McMahon, 4th. Page 5. Wm. Vansickles Dead The death of William VanSickle, widely know Liberty Township farmer, occurred at his home, January 20th, following a heart attack. As he had been in apparently good health previous to that time, his death came as a great shock to his many friends. He was 78 years of age. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at the Grimes Church, Rev. L.T. Lincoln officiating, and burial was made in the Grimes Cemetery. Mr. VanSickles was born at Smethport, November 16, 1852 and was a resident of this section his entire life for many years running a farm on the Smethport road. For a number of years he was also in the hotel business conducting a hotel at the corner of Mill Street and Railroad Avenue. He was married first on March 11th, 1875, his wife dying a number of year ago. Six children were born to them, all of whom preceded their father in death. He was again married on September 14, 1930, when Florence Brewer became his wife. He leaves besides his wife a sister, Mrs. Nora Ashburn of Cleveland, N.Y., five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Mr. VanSickle enjoyed a wide acquaintance throughout this section and many friends will be grieved to learn of his sudden death. Page 5. Josephine Sage Dies Suddenly The death of Miss Josephine Sage of Red Rock (unreadable) prominent resident of this section, occurred Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock at the Bradford Hospital of ureamic poisoning. Her death was very sudden. The body was removed to McAllister’s mortuary and later was taken to the home at Red Rock where she had spent her entire life. She graduated from Notre Dame school in Baltimore, Md and St. Joseph’s seminary in Toronto. After finishing her education in these two institutionsof learning, Miss Sage took a course in nursing in Washington, D.C. and graduated. Although she did not practice her profession, she gave of her knowledge freely to all in sickness and distress. Deceased was a member of St. Bernard’s church. She is survived by her mother, Mrs. E.B. Sage, of Red Rock and two brothers, Eros H. Sage of Red Rock and Paul Sage of Kentucky. The deceased had many friends in Smethport. Page 5. Theron Howard Theron Howard aged 82 years, highly respected resident of Custer City, passed away very suddenly Tuesday afternoon, January 27th at 2:00 o’clock, while sitting in his easy chair at his home. Mr. Howard was a famer by occupation and highly esteemed by all who knew him. He had many friends in Smethport. The surviving relatives are one daughter, Mrs. Alice Ward of Bradford; three sons, Frank and William of Bradford and George at home, and two grandchildren. Deceased was born in Smethport, August 28, 1849, and later with his parents moved to Howard Junction, which was named after him. He was a member of the U.B. Church of Degolia. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon t 2:00 o’clock at the home of the deceased, at Custer City, interment will be at Degolia. Rev. E.W. Mattison of the U.B. Church of Degolia, will officiate. Mr. and Mrs. W.C. Daly and Miss Grace Howard will attend the funeral. Page 5. Resolutions of Respect Offered by the McKean Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution upon the death of our beloved member, Mrs. Emily Leone McCoy. Whereas, our heavenly Father in His divine, Providence hs removed to a higher life, our dear sister, Mrs. Emily Leone McCoy, be it hereby Resolved, that the member of McKean Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, extend to her family, our heartfelt sympathy in their hour of sorrow. In Paradise soft breezed blow, To cool the heart’s hot fever The pangs and pain that here we know, They waft away forever, Genevera Brasted, Harriet Gleason. Page 7. Oldest Citizen of Port Allegany Passes On Port Allegany, Jan. 22. – Calvin E. Petteys, Port Allegany’s oldest resident, died at nine o’clock Wednesday evening, due to the infirmities of old age. He would have been 95 years old on the tenth of March. Death took place at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W.E. Doyle South Main Street. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at two o’clock at the Grimes Church and interment will be made in the Grimes Cemetery. Mr. Petteys was a highly respected resident of this section for more than seventy years, being engaged in farming, lumbering and other pursuits. February 12, 1931 Page 3. Boy Jerked Under Train To Death As Overcoat Catches On Side Of It Friendship, N.Y. Feb 6. – An unbuttoned overcoat that caught on the side of the speeding Erie Limited, East-bound, at 12:45 o’clock today, resulted in the instant death of James Stroke, 14, son of Frank Stroke of Friendship. The boy was dragged under the wheels of the train and died in the sight of his playmates who were standing nearby as the fast Erie passenger train sped past. The train, which is Number 2 does not stop at Friendship. Witnesses said the Stroke boy and several others had been snowballing near the Friendship station and as the train approached had gone to the highway crossing a short distance away. The other boys, witnesses related, drew back away from the track but the Stroke boy remained too close to the pat of the Limited and as the cars passed his coat was seen to fly open in the wind and catch on the understructure of a car. The boy was jerked under the train and died instantly. Page 5. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Metzgar who were called here last week by the death of Mrs. Metzgar’s mother, Mrs. James McDowell of Colegrove returned Monday to their home in Detroit, Michigan, having been the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Metzgar for a few days. Page 5. Mrs. James McDowell The many friends of Mrs. James McDowell of Colegrove, were greatly shocked and grieved to earn of her death which occurred Saturday, February 1st, after but an hour’s illness. Death was caused by a stroke of paralysis. Mrs. McDowell was fifty-four years of age, and had spent most of her life in Colegrove. Her maiden name was Nettie Brace. She was married to James McDowell when a young woman and to them were born six children, four of whom survive. Mrs. McDowell was a member of the Crosby Church and a woman beloved by her home circle and highly esteemed by the whole community. She will be greatly missed. She is survived by her husband James McDowell; one daughter, Mrs. Earl Metzgar of Detroit, Mich; and three sons; Glen of Kinzua, and Louis and Bert at home. Funeral services were held Wednesday, February 4th at the family residence. Rev. J.H. Bailey officiating; interment was in Colegrove Cemetery. Page 5. Edith Shoemaker Murphy Mrs. Edith Shoemaker Murphy, former highly respected Smethport, resident, passed away very suddenly Friday, February 6th at her home in Albany, N.Y., from a heart attack brought on by asthma. She was found dead in her room by her sister Maude who had gone to awaken her. Mrs. Murphy was born in Stroudsburg, Pa., August, 3, 1867. She moved with her parents, to Smethport, where her father was elected county treasurer, and later held other county offices. The deceased was prominent in society here, and had a large circle of friends. She married Mr. Murphy when a young woman. He passed away a number of years ago. About twenty-eight years ago the family moved to Buffalo and about a year ago, the two sisters went to Albany to live. Mrs. Murphy is survived by a sister, Maud of Albany and a brother William of Buffalo. The remains were brought to Smethport accompanied by the sister of the deceased and a nephew, William Shoemaker, Jr. of Buffalo. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock in St. Luke’s Episcopal church, Rev. W.E. Van Dyke officiating; interment was in Rose Hill Cemetery. (card of thanks and resolution of respect also on page 5) February 19, 1931 Page 1. Mrs. Christopher Honsinger Mrs. Christopher Honsinger died at her home in Sardinia, N.Y., February 11 at the age of 80 years. Mrs. Honsinger was a daughter of Peter and Betsy Stickles Holightaling of Penn Yan, N.Y. Early in life she was united in marriage with James A. Briggs. They moved to Smethport in 1877 and settled on the farm of Miller C. Stickles, late of Keating Township, where they lived for several years. Two daughters were born to this union, both of whom passed away the same day of diphtheria, in Stickles Hollow. They later moved to Prentisville, where they purchased a home and lived until the death of Mr. Briggs, about 20 years ago. Later she married C. Honsinger of Sardina. Besides her husband she leaves on step son and many nephews and nieces. Mrs. Thomas Hungiville of this place is a niece. Deceased had suffered many years from a heart ailment. She was a good neighbor, kind in sickness and will be missed in her neighborhood. Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church in Sardina and burial in Rixford as was her request. Mrs. Honsinger will be remembered as Mrs. Briggs by several friends. She was a cousin of the Stickles and Oviatts here. Page 1. Edward Kelley, aged eighty-two years, passed away Sunday, February 15th in the Olean General Hospital. He formerly resided on Prospect Hill near Smethport and has many friends here. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Mary O’Connor of Bradford, and a brother, James Higgins of buffalo. Funeral services were held in the St. Bernard’s Catholic church, Bradford, Wednesday morning. Interment was in St. Elizabeth’s Cemetery, Smethport. Page 2. Driver Killed When Truck Turns Over Bolivar, Feb. 18. – Harold Conklin of this village, 29 father of two motherless children, was instantly crushed to death Thursday afternoon when his truck, loaded with pulp wood overturned on Keating Summit Hill near Austin Pa. Neil Crandall of Bolivar, riding with Conklin was uninjured. Starting down the steep hill, the transmission of the truck broke. Having no control over the truck, Conklin turned into an incline embankment. The truck overturned with the pulp wood braking through the cab, crushing Conklin between the steering wheel. Dr. Page of Austin was summoned. He pronounced Conklin dead. The truck, which is owned by George Huett of Portville was being driven from Portville to Austin for delivery of a load of pulp wood. Huett is a pulp wood dealer. Page 4 Bradford Woman Suicides Bradford, Feb. 15 – Miss Sue Beckman, 35, died at the Bradford Hospital at 2 o’clock this morning from the effects of poison tablets which she swallowed lst Tuesday. The body was taken to the Koch mortuary to be prepared for burial. Deceased is survived by three sisters, Mrs. William O’Day of High Street, Mrs. Ben Gohr of 10 Emery avenue and Miss Lena Beckman. Page 5. The death of Mrs. Joe Cooper took place at her home I Annin Creek, Sunday, February 8. Funeral services were hel d Tuesday, February 11, at the Annin Creek Church. Burial was in Annin Creek cemetery. His daughter, Nina Cooper, passed away Wednesday evening, only three days after her father. They both had many friends and will be greatly missed by their people. Page 6. Rasselas Man Commits Suicide St. Marys, Feb. 12 – Peter J. Myers, aged about forty years, of Rasselas, ended his life at his home Tuesday afternoon about 1:30 o’clock. He was found by his wife in the summer kitchen of their home, a few moments after she heard the report of a .32 calibre Special Winchester rifle. Mrs. Myers was working in an adjacent room at the time. The upper portion of the man’s head was completely blown off and as near as can be determined the bullet entered the front art of his head. Despondency over ill health is said to have been the cause for the man taking his own life. Myers had been in ill health for a long period of time and his condition grew worse the past few months, it is evident he decided to end it all. Elk County Coroner, Dr. B.T. McCabe of Johnsonburg, conducted an investigation the same evening and stated that death was due to suicide. February 26, 1931 Page 1. Professor Bright’s Sister Dies in England Professor and Mrs. Stanley Bright received word last week of the death of Professor Bright’s sister, Mrs. O.B. Moore, which occurred February 4th in Tewkesbury, England. The deceased was the guest of the Brights about seven years ago and made many friends here. Page 1. Joseph Anderson Joseph Anderson, aged and revered resident of Bloomster Hollow, passed away Monday evening, February ?? at 7:00 o’clock at his home where he had been ill since Saturday. Deceased was born March 18, 1845 in Orried, Sweden and was married September 1874 to Hedvig Roberg. They came to this country and settled in Bloomster Hollow, forty years ago where they have since lived and raised their fine family. The deceased was a farmer by occupation. Mr. Anderson was a sincere earnest Christian, who carried his religion into his daily life, and was loved and respected by all who knew him. He was a member of the Swedish Mission Church of Smethport. He is survived by his wife and two daughters; Mrs. M.G. Oakley and Mrs. Adolph Johnson of Smethport and three sons; Simon Anderson, Axel Anderson at home and Fred Anderson of Gowanda, N.Y., who mourn the loss of a devoted husband and father. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock at the family residence, Rev. J.A. Hailmertz officiating: interment will be in the Kasson cemetery. Page 1. Mrs. James Morgan The many friends of Mrs. James Morgan of Bloomster Hollow, were grieved to learn of her death which occurred Saturday morning, February 21st at her home where she had been in poor health for the past year, and confined to her bed for the past eleven weeks. Nellie Elizabeth Bloomster was born October 15, 1880 in Bloomster Hollow. Her parents were Mr. and Mrs. Sam Bloomster. She was married in August (unreadable) in Clermont Pa., to James Morgan of Quebec. Most of her life has been spent in Bloomster Hollow where she was beloved in her home for her many fine qualities as a wife and mother, and by all who knew her for her splendid character. Mrs. Morgan was a home-loving woman, devoted to her family, and ideal wife and mother and a true and tried friend in any and all circumstances and the community where she spent her entire life, is deeply grieved and will sadly miss her. Many and varied were her acts of kindness and charity, making sacrifices for those less fortunate than herself and her benefactions were of the kind that inspired the recipients of her generosity and stimulated them to activity that always resulted in good not only for the individual but the entire community. She is survived by her husband and one daughter, Harriet of Middleton, N.Y.; and four sons, Maurice, Jerome, John and Donald at home; by her father Sam Bloomster and one brother Peter of Bloomster Hollow and one sister, Mrs. W.E. Bacon of Dansville, N.Y. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at 9:00 o’clock at St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church, Rev. Urban S. Barrett, officiating at Requiem High Mass. Interment was in St. Elizabeth’s Cemetery. Among those from out-of-town who attended the funeral were; Mr. and Mrs. John Moberg and son Edward, Miss Anna Carlson, and Henry Larson of Warren; Mr. and Mrs. J.F. Keating, Mr. and Mrs. George Blosser, Lester Bridge, Mr. and Mrs. John Anderson, Mrs. Robert Perry, and Jacob Amend of Clermont; Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Kane, William Kane, Mrs. Oscar Anderson, Mrs. Simeson Anderson of Mt. Jewett, and P. O’Laughlin of Bradford. Page 2. Glider Accident Victim Former Kane Resident Kane, Feb. 20. – As the body of Emery Davis, former Kane man and aviation pioneer, lay in the morgue at Wantagh today, near Roosevelt Field, New York, where he was killed yesterday, a Department of Commerce inspection had completed an investigation of the accident which caused Davis’ Death. The only part of the report on the investigation made public was that the glider which threw Davis out and then dropped on him was flying without numbers in violation of the federal air traffic laws and that death was accidental. Carl Nelson, who was slightly injured in the crash, was to be discharged from the hospital today. Funeral services it was understood will be held Monday, with burial in Evergreen cemetery. Further arrangements are to be completed on arrival and near Portville. Page 2. Aged Mt. Jewett Man Drops Dead Kane, Feb. 20 – Charles Sjoberg, of Mt. Jewett, was found dead near his home at that place yesterday afternoon at about four o’clock by Frederick Anderson, a neighbor who was passing by his home. Death was due to a heart attack. Mr. Sjoberg was shoveling snow when stricken. He was aged 81 years, and had been a resident of Mt. Jewett for the past forty years. Three sons, G.A. Nelson, of Youngwood, Fred and Elmer Nelson of DuBois; several grandchildren and one great-grandchild survive. He was preceded in death by his wife three years ago. Mr. Sjoberg was a member of Zion Lutheran Church. He was the second Mt. Jewett resident to drop dead this week. Page 3. Mrs. Blanche I. Raub Olean, Feb. 21. – Mrs. Blanche I. Raub, wife of Dr. H.D. Raub, 315 Laurel Avenue, died in Olean General Hospital, Friday. She underwent an operation one week ago. Mrs. Raub had been a resident of Olean the last 36 years. She was active in the Silver Cross circle of King’s Daughters, Elect chapter of the Order of Eastern Star and the First Presbyterian Church. She was born in Lake Station, Ind., October 27, 1874. Besides her husband, she leaves two sons, Dr. Howard W. and Dr. Lawrence G., Olean; a daughter, Mrs. Edward Backus, Smethport, Pa., and four grandchildren. The funeral will be in the home at 2:30 p.m. Sunday the Rev. A.H. Nicholson, First Presbyterian Church, officiating, with burial in Mt. View Cemetery. Page 3. Mrs. J.E. Johnson, son Theodore, and daughter, Mrs. Raymond Raszmann, Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Haynes, attended the funeral of their uncle, Sheridan Haynes of Grove City, which was held from the M.E. Church at Keating Summit, Wednesday afternoon at 2:30. Deceased was aged 85 years, died Sunday, February 15 of complications incident to old age. He was a brother of the late Geo. Haynes who was a resident of Larabee for several years Page 4. Mrs. Hattie Stull Wales Mrs. Hattie Stull Wales, died at 11:30 Saturday night at the home of her sister, Mrs. Fred Nourse of Smethport from complications of diseases, having been in ill health for the past three year. She was the youngest daughter of James H. and Ann Eliza Stull, deceased. Deceased was born March 7th, 1882 at Eldred. Her parents moved to Smethport in May of that year where she lived until her marriage to Clayton Wales of Friendship, N.Y., September 19th, 1907, their home being in Bolivar, N.Y., until the death of her husband in March 1925. She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Fred H. Nourse of Smethport and Mrs. Alfred Haskins of Caneaden,N.Y., several nieces and nephews and a host of friends in Bolivar. Prayer services were held at the home Tuesday, February 24th at 10 o’clock by Rev. John E Besant, pastor of the local Baptist Church. Funeral services were held at the home of Mrs. Clara Whitcomb of Bolivar at 2:00 o’clock, Rev. Gregson, pastor of the Methodist Church officiating. Burial was in the family plot in the Black Creek Cemetery. Page 4. Mrs. Angelia Coleman Port Allegany, Feb. 9. – The community is saddened today for passing of one of its most respected and best beloved residents, Mrs. Angelia Coleman, who departed this life on Sunday morning February 15th, at the age of eighty seven years. She was born at Holmesville, N.Y., August 6th, 1843. Her parents were Ira Holmes and wife, Mrs. Emeline Medbury Holmes. Upon the death of her mother, she came to this place and lived with her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Arnold. She was educated in the local schools and taught for several years throughout this section. In 1863 she married Frank Coleman, son of Joseph Coleman, who died about twenty-eight years ago. Frank Coleman, her husband, was a grandson of Dr. Horace Coleman, who was the first postmaster of our little city, having received his commission in 1828. His grandmother, Eliza Manning Coleman, was the first teacher listed at Harrisburg from this place. Mrs. Coleman is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Lena Rowley, two sons, Volney J. Coleman of this place, and Edgar H. Coleman of Smethport; four grandchildren, Lawrence H. Coleman of Olean; P.Gordon Coleman of Smethport; Mrs. Florence Sampson of Rochester, N.Y,; and Mrs. Ruth Warner of Brookly, N.Y.; also six tgreat-grandchildren and one brother Edgar R. Holmes of Tarrytown, N.Y. Funeral Services were held on Wednesday afternoon t two o’clock, the Rev. C.H. Dudley of Coudersport officiating, assisted by the Rev. J.M. MacQuarrio, pastor of the Presbyterian Church. Burial was made in the Port Allegany Cemetery. March 5, 1931 Page 1. Mrs. Charles Gallup, highly respected resident of Port Allegany and former resident of Smethport, passed away Saturday afternoon, February 28th at 4 o’clock at her home in that village, where she had been ill during the winter. Catherine Bellows was born June 19, 1855 in Port Allegany. She married Charles Gallup forty-eight years ago, and most of her life up to twelve years ago, when they moved to Port Allegany, was spent in this village and its vicinity, where she was held in high esteem by a large circle of friends who admired her many fine qualities of heart and mind, was she was beloved in her home, where she was a devoted wife. She is survived by her husband, Charles Gallup, one sister, Mrs. Mae Fields and one brother Frank Bellows, both of Port Allegany. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock in the Presbyterian Church in Port Allegany, the pastor of that church officiating; interment was in that cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Gallup, Mrs. F.A. Gallup and A.L. Gallup of Smethport attended the funeral. Page 1. Brother O Mrs. W.H. Halpenny Succumbs Henry Bedford of Binghamford, aged 64 years passed away very suddenly from heart trouble last Sunday evening at 11:30. His sister, Mrs. W.H. Halpenny of Bank Street, who had been visiting him since the preceding Friday, had been home only a short time when she was shocked to hear of his death. Page 1. Funeral Rites For Joseph Anderson Held Thursday. Funeral rites in memory of Joseph Anderson, prominent Bloomster Hollow resident who passed away Monday evening, February 23, were held from the home last Thursday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock The funeral was largely attended and the flowers were of an extremely beautiful nature. The Rev. J.E. Hallmertz of the Swedish Mission Church of Smethport officiated. Miss Ellen Hallstrom and Fred Hallstrom sang “S??? Kommer Jesus,” and “God’s Way is the Best Way”. The pallbearers were Fred, Simon and Axel Anderson, Andrew Peterson, Adolph Johnson and Burt Hazzard. Interment was in the family plot at Kasson Cemetery. Among the relatives from out-of-town who attended the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. Simon Anderson and family and Oscar Anderson of Mt. Jewett; Mr. and Mrs. John Hull, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Connelly and Oscar Redn, of Jamestown, N.Y.; Mr. and Mrs. John Anderson and Mr. and Mrs. John Walberg, of Clermont, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Anderson of Gowanda, N.Y; Mr. and Mrs. Adoph Johnson and daughters Emogene and Margaret, Mr. and Mrs. Andy Peterson and son Billy, Mr. and Mrs. Arvid Hjlem of Smethport; Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Swanson, Mrs. Hendrickson, Mrs. Nelson and William Swanson of Marvindale and Burt Hazzard of Bradford. Page 3. Salesman Dies While Asleep At Hotel Holley Bradford, Feb. 28. – A.M. Lazier of Jamestown, N.Y. a traveling salesman, died Thursday night while asleep in bed at Hotel Holley. His body was found at 8 o’clock yesterday morning. He was employed by a Pittsburgh drug company. The family was notified and Mrs. Lazier arrived yesterday to arrange for the removal of the body. Lazier who reached Bradford Thursday forenoon on one of his regular trips retired for the night at 10:30 o’clock and left word at the desk to be called at 7:30 o’clock Friday morning. He was called as ordered but failed to respond. A bell boy then went to the room and learned the man had died. Dr. H.A. Wilson examined the body. He found that the body was still warm so it is believed that Lazier had not long been dead. Heart failure is believed to have caused death. Acting Coroner McCutcheon was called and following an investigation allowed the body to be removed to Stull’s mortuary. Page 4. C.J. Fulmer Port Allegany, Feb. 26. – The death of Clarence J. Fulmer, formerly of this place, occurred at his home at 672 Garden Avenue, Olean, Saturday, following a long illness of heart trouble. The funeral services were held Monday afternoon at three o’clock from the Peoples Methodist Episcopal Church of which he was a member and interment was made in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery. The services were conducted by Rev. C.H. Dudley of Coudersport and Rev. Balley of Olean. C.J. Fulmer was born at Fulmer Valley, N.Y., October 3, 1874. During his early life he moved to Port Allegany, where he resided until about thirteen years ago, when he moved to Olean, where during the past twelve years he had been manager of the Atlantic & Pacific Tea store on East State Street. He is survived by his widow, Edith Cooper Fulmer, whom he married at Allegany, November 27, 1895; three sons Raymond C., and Eugene W. of Olean and Joseph H. of Charleston, W. Va., and two daughters, Mrs. Helen Graf of Buffalo and Mrs. Evelyn Kent of Olean; a brother, William Fulmer of Smethport and two grandchildren. Page 6. Shock Following Injury Results in Death of Child. Kane, Feb. 25. – Shock, brought on by the fear of another operation, today was given as the cause of the death of Hazel E. Strand, fourteen-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Strand, of Moffat Avenue, who passed away at the Community Hospital this morning at 5:15 o’clock. A broken leg suffered three years ago and another break in the same place a month ago, when the girl fell on the leg were responsible for a “cesa bone” which demanded an operation. Outside of extreme fear of the operation , the child was in good physical condition it was said. Hazel E. Strand was born in HazelHurst, August 21, 1916, moved here with her parents a few years later and had spent the larger part of her life here. She was a pupil in the seventh grade of the Central School, having formerly attended school in the West Side building and at West Kane School. Besides her parents she is survived by one younger, sister, Lucille. Funeral services in her memory will be conducted from the home at 413 Moffat Avenue, Sunday afternoon at three o’clock, Rev. Bernie Osterhouse, of the Baptist Church, officiating. Interment will be made in Forest Lawn Cemetery. March 12, 1931. Page 1. Seth McGee, aged resident of Colegrove passed away Friday evening at his home in that village where he had been seriously ill for the past two weeks. Mr. McGee was born in 1853 in Philadelphia, Pa., and had lived in Colegrove for the past fifty years. He was married when a young man and to them were born six children who survive to mourn his loss. They are: Mrs. Bixley of Binghamton, N.Y.; Bernice and Amos McGee of Colegrove; North McGee of Bradford; Joyce McGee of Duke Center, and Lyle McGee of Calumet City, Illinois. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon t 2:00 o’clock at the family residence in Colegrove, a Bradford minister officiating; interment was in Colegrove Cemetery. Page 1. Tragic Accident at Pennsy Crossing in East Smethport One of the most shocking accidents this tow has ever known, occurred last Thursday afternoon at 1:45 o’clock when a Ford sedan owned and driven by R.H. Almony, prominent local farmer, crashed into a freight train on the Pennsylvania Railroad tracks at East Smethport, fatally injuring two of the party and slightly injuring the other two. The automobile party was following an ambulance bearing the ill daughter of Mr. Almony to the Olean General Hospital when the accident occurred. Mr. Almony was worn out with the ceaseless care of his daughter, who had been very ill for the past three months and because of his condition it is thought failed to heed the signal at the crossing. The injured ones were at first taken to one of the offices of the Norwich Chemical Company, near the scene of the accident, where Drs Hamilton, Ostrander and Mineard, were called and gave them first aid treatment. It was realized from the first that there was little or no hope for the two men. Ambulances were called and they were taken to the Olean General hospital where both men succumbed to their injuries. The car, a twisted mass of wreckage was viewed by any for several hours following the accident; it seemed a miracle that any of its occupants could have survived. Mr. Almony died in the Olean General Hospital at 6:40 o’clock Friday morning. He suffered lacerations about the head and body and (unreadable) internal injuries. Gordon Weir died in the Olean General Hospital Thursday night at 7:45 o’clock. He suffered a fractured skull and dislocated right hip, lacerations to the right hand and head Mrs. Almony suffered lacerations to the right shoulder the knee and face and a sprained left ankle. Her condition is reported favorable. Miss Genevieve McElheny 444 Third Avenue, Olean a registered nurse, suffered bruises and shock. She was not admitted ot the hospital for treatment. Miss Marjorie Almony, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Almony was in the ambulance that preceded the car across the railroad crossing. Miss Almony was admitted to the hospital a short time after the accident. Weir, a former resident of Rixford, Pa., and an employe on the Almony farm is survived by his widow, Fannie Ellis Weir, his mother, Mrs. Jennie Weir of Rixford; one sister, Miss Margaret Weir, a nurse of Bradford. Mr. Almony has managed the large Holmes & Gifillan farm for several years. He conducted a milk route and was a man known for his good character and industry. His family have the sympathy of the whole community in their sad loss. Mr. Almony is survived by his widow, Mrs. R.H. Almony and six children, Marjorie, Evelyn, Lucille, Betty, Robert and Billy. The body of Mr. Almony was brought by H.H. Sasse, local undertaker to the Almony home Friday. The funeral arrangements are not known. Page 1. Miss Almony In Critical Condition Olean, March 10. – Miss Marjorie Almony, whose father, R.H. Almony, was fatally injured in a crossing crash near East Smethport, last week is in a critical condition according to report from Olean General Hospital, where she is a medical patient. Page 1. Gordon F. Weir The funeral of Gordon F. Weir was held at 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon at the home of Walter Ross in Westons, Pallbearers were; Paul Gibbon Marlow Lilly,, Rixford; Lawrence Smith, Bradford; B. Cotton, Derrick City, and William Walters and Leo Fr?sch, Olean. Mrs. Freeman Osborn, accompanied by Mrs. L.D. Cogswell sang, “Abide With Me” and “some Time We’ll Understand.” Those present from out-of-town were: Mrs. Jennie Weir, Rixford; Miss Margaret Weif, Mr. and Mrs. E.S. Clark, Robert Munch, Bradford,; Mrs. Elmer Smith, Coudersport; F.H. Sherman, T.H. Giberson, Frank Hunt and D.H. Godell, Rixford, Pa. Page 4. Dies From Burns As Can Explodes Galeton Leader Dispatch – Floyd D. Fenner, aged 38 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Fenner, formerly of this place, died in the Williamsport Hospital Tuesday night as the result of burns and exposure. Mr. Fenner was seriously burned on the morning of February 19th. He was living in a small cabin near Trout Run and had started a fire in the coal stove. The fire did not burn as rapidly as he thought it should and he picked up the can of kerosene oil to pour on the fire to hasten it along. The can was nearly empty and the fumes caused an explosion before any of the oil touched the fire. The can was blown into bits and Mr. Fenner’s clothing burst into flame. He was alone and before he could get outside to roll in the snow, most of his clothing was burned from his body. March 19, 1931. Page 1. Marjory Amony Called By Death Marjory Almony, the lovely young daughter of Mrs. R.H. Almony of Smethport, passed away Wednesday evening, March eleventh at 8:30 o’clock at the Olean General Hospital, where she had been taken the Thursday preceding and where medical skill failed in its efforts to save her life. She died without knowing of her father’s and Mr. Weir’s tragic deaths, the result of their car crashing into a freight train at East Smethport on the day she was taken to the hospital. Marjory Almony was the oldest child of Mr. and Mrs. R.H. Almony and was born August 10, 1911 in Belfast, N.Y. With her parents she moved to Smethport six years ago and the family lived one year on the Milton farm on the Farmers Valley road. They then moved on to the Holmes & Gilfillan farm near East Smethport where they have lived for the past five years. Marjory was a graduate from Smethport High School of the class of 1929. She was a promising student and possessed many fine qualities which endeared her to her teachers, fellow students and associates. She was taken ill early in January with inflammatory rheumatism and complications developed which baffled her physician. Later she became ill with chicken pox. Distracted with worry and fear the fond parents finally decided to have their daughter taken to the Olean General Hospital for treatment and ordered an ambulance for that purpose. It was while following the ambulance occupied by their daughter and a nurse, that the Almony car met with disaster. She is survived by her mother, Mrs. R.H. Almony and the following brothers and sisters: Evely, Lucille, Robert, Betty and William. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Almony residence for both father and daughter, Rev. A.W. MacDougald officiating. Interment was made in Rose Hill Cemetery in one grave. The bereaved family have the sympathy of a host of friends in their sad loss. Page 1. J.C. Backus, “Father of Electricity” In Smethport, Succumbs in Buffalo Sanitarium, Sunday Afternoon The many friends of J. Clayton Backus of West Main Street, were shocked and grieved to learn of his death which occurred, Sunday afternoon, March 16th at 2:30 o’clock at a Buffalo sanitarium, where he had been taken last Tuesday for treatment by Dr. Eckels. Mr. Backus had been in poor health for over a year and had been tenderly cared for by his wife who was with him constantly. Fearing his condition was serious, he desired to be near his physician. Dr. Eckels and was taken to the buffalo sanitarium last week by W. H. Gallup and Fred Diever. Here his strength gradually failed and pneumonia developed Sunday. Fearing the worst, his wife and son Edward were notified and drove at once in buffalo arriving there at 11:00 o’clock and were with him when he passed away. John Clayton Backus was born March 14, 1866 in Smethport, the son of Major John Couch Backus, a prominent lawyer of that period, and Mary Almyra Backus. He was from a family of ten children, eight of whom reached maturity. He was married December 11, 1899 to Lucy Slake of Eldred and had resided here all his life where he was the owner of the Backus Novelty works and was prominent in all civic affairs. His untiring and finally successful efforts in leading the campaign to secure electricity for Smethport, are important annals in the history of the town. He has been termed the “father of Electricity” in Smethport a name justly deserved. He was an inventor of note; the Backus Pin Setter, the Backus Checkhook and the Backus Home Golf Trainer and many other inventions are all products of his clever mind and hands. Genial, kind-hearted, generous to a fault, all those who knew and remember “Clayte” will be saddened by his passing. In his home life he was a devoted husband and father and will be greatly missed. He was member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, the I.O.O.F Lodge of Smethport, the Elks of Bradford, the Masonic Blue Lodge of Olean, the Consistory of Coundersport, Zem Zem Temple of Erie, Phoenix chapter O.E.S., Tall Cedars of Lebanon, the Smethport Hose Company and the C??? Club. He was a former past master of the Masonic Lodge of Smethport. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Lucy Backus, one son, Edward and a baby grandson, two sisters, Mrs. W.T. Soger, and Mrs. Nellie Cutler of New York City and one brother, Merle Backus of Smethport. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock at the family residence on West Main Street, Rev. W.E. Van Dyke officiating; interment was in Rose Hill Cemetery. (Resolution of Respect located on page 5) Page 1. Mrs. Lawrence Scanlon Mrs. Lawrence Scanlon, highly esteemed resident of Colegrove passed away Friday, March 13th at 6:30 o’clock at the home in that place where she had been ill for the past three weeks. Bessie Higgins Scanlon was born in 1840 I Beliano, Mayo County, Ireland. She came to America in 1865 and was married to Lawrence Scanlon that same year. Mr. Scanlon died about 20 years ago. The family moved to Colegrove in 1885 where Mrs. Scanlon had a large circle of friends who loved and admired her many splendid womanly qualities. She was a devout member of St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church and her daily life exemplified its religious teachings. She was the mother of ten children; five sons and five daughters, eight of whom survive to mourn her loss. Mrs. P.J. Sauer of St. Petersburg, Florida; James M. Williams, Lake, B.C.; Lawrence E. and William A. Colegrove, Pa; Michael F. Franklin , Pa.; Mrs. A.K Simpson Minden, Louisiana; Mrs. T.R. Bahan, Conly, Kansas, Mrs. Lyle McGee, Calumet City, Illinois, also nineteen grandchildren and one great grandchild. Requiem high mass was held Monday evening at St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church Rev. Urban S. Barrett officiating. Interment was in the Corry Cemetery. Page 6. Mrs. C.A. Bailey Aged Resident of Rixford Succumbs in Elmira Bradford, March 17. – Mrs. O.A. Bailey, 83, a resident of Rixford for the past fifty years, died Sunday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. Strock in Elmira, N.Y. Mrs. Bailey had been spending the winter months with her daughter. Details of the cause of her death were lacking. She was a member of the United Brethren church in Rixford. Surviving here are one brother, George Sherwood of Shinglehouse; four daughters, Mrs. Russell Olmstead and Mrs. Hattie Phillips of Olean, Mrs. Belle Johnson of Dunkirk and Mrs. Chloe Strock of (unreadable). Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 1 o’clock at the Methodist Church in Shinglehouse. Burial will be in the Shinglehouse Cemetery. March 26, 1931 Page 1. Mrs. Mae Irons Keenan Mrs. Mae Irons Keenan, highly esteemed resident of Smethport, passed away Saturday morning, March 21st at 4:45 o’clock at her home after an illness of over a years duration. The deceased was the daughter of Stephen and Julia Cross Irons and was born in the old Irons homestead, January 11th, 1861 and most of her life was spent in this section. She was married fourteen years ago to Frank Keenan who preceded her to the great beyond several years ago. She was possessed of many splendid attributes and bore her suffering with true Christian fortitude. She will be greatly missed in her home and by a large circle of friends. She was a member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. She is survived by two brothers, J.D. and Eugene Irons. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock at her late home. Rev. W.E. Van Dyke officiating. Interment was in the Irons Cemetery. Page 1. Ruth Phyliss Herzog The death of Ruth Phyliss Herzog, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Herzog of Rew City, occurred Saturday afternoon at 3:45 o’clock at her home, following a one week’s illness of pneumonia. She was a student in the first grade in Rew City school. Surviving are her parents, one sister, Mary; two brothers, John and Neil, all of Rew City, and her grandmother, Mrs. Nora Herzog of Colegrove. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock at the home. Rev. Malvin officiating. Interment was made in Rose Hill Cemetery, Smethport. Page 3. Crash Victims to Be Buried In Wellsville (Most of article is unreadable) Wellsville, March 20. – Triple funeral services for victims of the automobile –train crash here Wednesday night will be held in New Hudson Church Saturday at 2 p.m. Burial will be mad in New Hudson Cemetery. Bodies of Harold D. Sweet, 23 of Wellsville, his wife, Bernice L. Buchanan Sweet 21 and their daughter Helen Edna Sweet 16 months old were removed to the home of Mr. and Mrs. (unreadable) Buchanan, parents of the dead woman, in Rushford, Thursday afternoon, to remain there until the funeral. (Unreadable Section) His wife was born in Franklinville, May 3, 1910, a daughter of Frederick and Myra Barbara? Buchanan, Rushford. The Sweets were married in August 1927. Besides her parents, two sisters, Doris and Bertah Buchanan, and two brothers, Harold and Donald Buchanan all of Rushford. Helen Edna Sweet, third victim of the tragedy was born in Rushford, (unreadable) 1929. April 2, 1931 Page 1. Mother of Dr. R.S. Minerd Succumbs in Pittsburgh Dr. R.S. Minerd was called to Pittsburgh Sunday by the serious illness of his mother Mrs. Margaret J. Minerd, who passed away Monday at 12:45 p.m. in her 79th year. Dr. and Mrs. Minerd and sons Penn and Bobby attended the funeral which was held Wednesday afternoon at 1:00 o’clock in Pittsburgh. Page 8. Rev. Frank G. Finlay The death of the Rev. Frank G. Finlay, pastor of the Farmers Valley United Brethren Church occurred very suddenly at his home in Farmers Valley, Thursday morning at 6 o’clock. He had been ailing for some time. Mr. Finlay was in Smethport Wednesday making calls on members of the congregation and Wednesday evening a member of friends visited him at his home. When he retired at about 11 o’clock he seemed to be in his usual health. He had been pastor of the Farmers Valley United Brethren Church for the last two years and the four years previous to that he was the pastor of the Rew City and Sawyer City United Brethren Churches where he held the love and esteem of all who knew him. He had many friends and acquaintances in Smethport. Rev. Finlay was born in Elmira, N.Y., on December 17, 1878. He had lived in this section for the last six years. Surviving are his widow, Jessie, one son, Frank and one daughter, Gladys, all of Farmers Valley; one sister, Mrs. F.C. Harper of Elmira, N.Y., and two brothers, Robert Finlay of Elmira and William Finlay of Los Angeles, Cal. Funeral services were held Saturday morning, at 10 o’clock in the United Brethren Church in Farmers Valley. The ministers in charge of the services included M.L. Gearhart, E.W. Mattison, B.H. Eggleston, R.H. Reagle and U.B. Brubaker. A quartette composed of L.M.M. Gearhart, C.B. Anderson, E.W. Mattison and R.A. Eggleston sang several selections. The remains were taken by motor to Elmira, N.Y., where burial was in the Elmira Cemetery. Page 8. Mrs. Arthur Dardenne The many friends of Mrs. Arthur Dardenne of Erie were saddened to learn of her death which occurred at 1 o’clock Sunday morning at St. Hamot’s Hospital where she had been a patient several days, having taken (unreadable) the Tuesday preceeding. Mrs. Dardenne was 33 years of age and was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M.S. Geary of Main Street. She was a graduate of Smethport High School and attended Westbrook’s Academy in Olean. She possessed marked musical talent and had played with local orchestras. She was a lovely woman of a high type of character beloved by her family and esteemed by all who knew her. She was a member of St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband, Arthur T. Dardenne, a five months old daughter, her parents, Mrs. And Mrs. M.S. Geary and a sister, Mrs. O.J. Ness of Smethport. The body arrived Tuesday noon at the Geary home and funeral services were held Wednesday morning at 9:00 o’clock at St. Elizabeth’s Church, Rev. Urban S. Barrett officiating; interment was in St. Elizabeth’s Cemetery. Page 8. Former Resident of Colegrove Called By Death August Ebert, venerated and respected resident of Meadow, Virginia, aged 81 years, died suddenly March 16th at his home in that place, where he has resided for the past 38 years. Mr. Ebert was a former Colegrove resident, having lived there for 29 years previous to his moving to Meadow. He has many old friends in this section who will remember him. He formerly owned the farm now occupied by Hans Hansen. The deceased is survived by two sisters: Mrs. Carrie Bauer and Mrs. Christine Seyler of Meadow, Virginia and four nieces and seven nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 18th at his late residence, interment was in Meadow Cemetery. Page 8. Former Norwich Resident Summoned By Death Arnold H. Gallup a former McKean County resident, died at his home in Youngsville, Pa., Thursday morning, March 26th. Mr. Gallup was born in Norwich, Pa., August 26, 1865, the son of Orlando and Floretta Gallup. Besides his devoted wife his is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Katherine Gallup McKay of North East, Pa., and a brother, C.C. Gallup of Port Allegany. Funeral was held at the family residence Saturday afternoon at 1 o’clock. Rev. W.E. Van Dyke of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, officiating; Interment was in Norwich Cemetery at Colgrove. April 9, 1931 Page 1. Natale Pascuzzi Called By Death Natale Pascuzzi, aged 49 years, well known and respected local resident, passed away Wednesday at 11:45 at the Bradford Hospital where he had been taken the day previous. Deceased had been ill for the past three months; for the past five weeks had been confined to his bed. Although seriously ill his death was peaceful and unexpected. Natale Pascuzzi was born December 29th, 1882 in Soveria Mamelli,? Italy, and came to this country about 30 years ago and most of his life was spent in Smethport. For a number of yeas he was employed in the local glass plant, and during the last four years was employed by the local highway department. He was married in 1923 in Italy while visiting relatives and to this union was born one son. “Louie” as he was known to his many friends was a fine citizen and kind to a fault and his many friends will be grieved to learn of his untimely death. He is survived by his (unreadable) Italy, one brother, Santo Pascuzzi and one sister Mrs. Marie Dragoone, one sister, Mrs. Joe Primerano of Buffalo and two sisters in Italy. Funeral services will be held at St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church, Saturday morning at 9:00 o’clock; interment will be in St. Elizabeth’s Cemetery. Page 1. Carpenter Exonerated Of Blame In Mishap Fatal To Salamancan Walking along the highway on his way from Salamanca to Smethport to seek work at the chemical plant, John Landon 63 of Salamanca, was struck and instantly killed by a car driven by C.G. Carpenter of Eldred R.D. 2, Saturday at 9:30 p.m. The accident occurred about midway between Farmers Valley and Coryville. According to reports given highway patrolmen of the local barracks, Landon was walking in the middle of the road and was not seen until too late for the driver of the car to avoid him. Both his legs and the hip were broken and his body crushed. Upon instruction of a patrolman called to the scene, the body was taken to the Sasse funeral parlors, from where it was taken to Salamanca Sunday. Mr. Landon leaves a wife and three children. Services for Mr. Landon were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the funeral home of O’Rourke & O’Rourke, Salamanca. Interment was in Wildwood Cemetery. At an inquest conducted Sunday afternoon in Smethport by Dr. S.A. McCutcheon of Bradford, deputy coroner, Carpenter was exonerated of blame in the accident. Page 5. Angelina DeStevens of Hazelhurst, aged thirteen years, died Thursday, April 2d at 5:00 p.m. from heart trouble at the home of her uncle, Carmon Monturi, of Coryville. She had been ill since last September. She had many friends in Hazelhurst and this section who will regret her early demise. The remains were taken to Hazelhurst Saturday and funeral services were held Monday in the Hazelhurst Catholic Church, Rev. Moore of Mt. Jewett, officiating. Interment was in the St. Elizabeth’s cemetery at Smethport. April 16, 1931. Page 1. Two Children Dead; Father is Severely Burned Bradford, April 10. – Two small children were dead today and their father was severely burned as a result of a fire which swept through their home last night. The two children, victims of the blaze were Henry Joseph Miller, two years old and Joseph Winfield Miller, 13 months old. The blaze came as a climax to ten fires which kept the Bradford fire department busy throughout the day. The fire in the Miller home a three story frame dwelling between Congress Street and the Erie Railroad tracks, occurred at 10:30 o’clock last night. The two children were asleep in a room on the third floor and the father was asleep in a room on the second story. The mother was at the home of a sister for the evening. Miller told fire officials that he fell asleep while smoking and that tobacco embers probably started the blaze. He was unconscious when rescued by fireman and unable to tell them of the plight of the youngsters asleep in the room overhead. The upper portion of the dwelling was gutted before the blaze was extinguished and the tragedy discovered. Miller, who is a patient in the Bradford General Hospital, is expected to recover. His burns are deep, but do not cover a great area. Page 1. Funeral Services Held For Natale Pascuzzi Funeral services in memory of Natale Pascuzzi who passed away Wednesday April 8th at the Bradford Hospital, where he was taken the day previous, were held Saturday morning at 9:00 o’clock at St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church, Father Urban S. Barrett officiating. During the service, James Bracaccini of Bradford sang two beautiful solos. Interment was in St. Elizabeth’s Cemetery. Deceased was well known in this section and the many beautiful floral offerings were silent tributes to the high regard in which he was held by his many friends. Page 1. John D. Snyder Dies At Home of Late Aunt Bradford, April 15. – John D. Snyder, 63 who had taken seriously ill while attending the funeral of his aunt, Mrs. Roxey Cro??? Wednesday April 17, died at the home of his aunt yesterday afternoon at (unreadable). Mr. Snyder [was born] at Tuna, and resided in this vicinity his entire life. He was Master of the Pomona grange. Mr. Snyder is survived by his wife, Mrs. Evelyn Snyder and one daughter, Mrs. Vera Coleman of Bradford, and one stepson, Orville Brown of New Castle. The body was removed to the Koch mortuary and prepared for burial. Page 3. Pioneer Oil Man is Dead Bradford, April 10. – The Hon. John Lewis Wilson, pioneer oil man of north western Pennsylvania, died Monday at his home in Titusville after an illness of two years duration. As a young man, Mr. Wilson was attracted to the oil fields, because of the unusual excitement which followed the drilling of the first well by Col. Edwin L. Drake, and most of his active career was spent as a contracting driller in the Pennsylvania field. He had been a driller in the fields along Oil Creek and in the Bradford section and a few years ago received from the International Petroleum exposition at Tulsa, Okla., a gold medal as being one of the pioneer workers in the petroleum industry. He had resided in Titusville for 43 years. Page 5. Mrs. Emma Stillson Mrs. Emma Stillson aged 34 years, wife of William Stillson of Cyclone died Thursday afternoon at 5 o’clock at her home following an illness of two weeks duration. Surviving are her husband, three daughters, Virginia, Betty and Jean, and one son, William, Jr., all of Cyclone; five sisters, Mrs. Frank Moore, New Jersey; Mrs. Sara Resor, Pleasantville; Mrs. Elizabeth Yeager of Oil City; Mrs. Julia Drake of Rossville, Pa.; Mrs. Mary Burt, Ashville, N.Y.; six brothers, Aaron, Charles, George, John, Howard and Frederick Wright all of Titusville. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at two o’clock from the home in Cyclone and at 2:30 at the Community Church at Cyclone. Rev. Matson officiated. Rev. Webster of Lewis Run and Rev. Matson sang “Sometime We’ll Understand” and “Asleep in Jesus.” Pallbearers were: Frank Thomas, I.O. Lord, L.S. Miller, J. Valentine, A.D. Rossman and Elmer Hayes. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery, Smethport. Page 5. Father of A.J. Gilfillan Dies James Gilfillan of Connersville, Pa., former Smethport resident aged 97 years, passed away March 23rd at his home in that village. Mr. Gilfillan who was an expert carpenter, worked at his trade here for many years, later going to Warren, where he resided about sixteen years ago. The surviving relatives are: two daughters and one son, A.J. Gilfillan of Smethport who is now undergoing a course of medical treatment in Philadelphia. Funeral services and burial were held in Warren on March 25th. Page 6. Duke Center Girl Is Fatally Burned Bradford, April 13. – Her clothes igniting from a piece of burning ??? which her ??? brother was waving, Lerneda DuBois, 4, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willis DuBois of duke Center was severely burned Saturday afternoon (large portion is unreadable) Before she could extinguish the blaze Lerneda was so severely burned about the body that she was hurried to the Bradford Hospital where she died Saturday night. The body was removed to the McAllister undertaking establishment and prepared for burial. Funeral services for the tot will be held Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock at the residence in Duke Center. Burial will be in the Kane Cemetery. Surviving Lerneda are her parents, Mr. and Mr. Willis Dubois and three brothers, Willis, Jr., Edwin and James. Page 6. Pioneer Resident of This Section Dies At Hazelhurst Kane, April 11. – Death of Fritz Block, one of the oldest residents of this section, occurred last evening at 10:20 o’clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Mary Locke, of Hazelhurst. The venerable man passed away after being ill with pneumonia for three days. Mr. Block was born in Germany in 1846. He left his native land at the age of twenty-one and settled in Clermont upon his arrival in the United States. Later he made his home at Kasson and still later conducted a also had a farm on the Smethport road. The veteran was better known here as Grandaddy Block. He was a member of the Rebekah lodge and the Odd Fellows and a charter member of the Encampment. One son, Fred Block of Hazelhurst, and five daughters, Mrs. E.H. Wilson, of East Kane; Mrs. Matilda Miller, of Rochester, N.Y.; Mrs. Minnie Nelson of Arnold; Mrs. Rose Howard of Clarksburg; and Mrs. Mary Locke of Hazelhurst survive him. A number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren also survive. Funeral services in his memory will be held from the home of his daughter, Mrs. Mary Locke of Hazelhurst, Monday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock. The Rev. Ebel of the Methodist Episcopal church of Mt. Jewett, will officiate. Interment will be made in the Kasson Cemetery. Page 8. Walter Shaw, Jr. Victim of Bandit, Dies In Hospital Bradford, April 14. – Walter R. Shaw, Jr. 23, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter r. Shaw of 144 South Avenue, died at 2 o’clock this morning in a St. Louis, MO hospital from the effects of a bullet wound in the abdomen suffered March 6th last, when he resisted an attempt by a lone bandit to hold up himself and a girl companion. Mr. Shaw’s wound was reported to have been responding nicely to treatment when pneumonia developed. For several days his condition was regarded as critical. The young man won his battle against the ravages of pneumonia, despite his condition being weakened by the bullet wound. The left lung was reported to have entirely cleared. His condition yesterday was reported as very favorable. But an unexpected internal complication developed late last night from which he was unable to rally. Word of the young man’s death was telephoned to T.B. Thompson Jr, of this city this morning by Rodney J. Alexander of Oil City, secretary of the Pennsylvania Crude Oil association for which the young man was a special investigator. The Bradford youth made a valiant fight to recover. His condition at times was reported as very critical only to have a report of favorable follow within a day or two. The cycle of reports continued for several weeks. Several days after the shooting, an unemployed chauffeur of St. Louis, Alfred Surand was arrested and is said to have confessed that it was he who attempted to holdup and wounded the Bradford man. Mr. Shaw is survived by his parents and two brothers, Robert and Gordon, all of this city. He was graduated from the Bradford High School in the class of 1925. April 23, 1931 Page 1. Dr. Lewis Robinson Called to Reward Dr. Lewis Robinson, highly esteemed resident of Marvin Street passed away Friday, April seventh at 7:15 p.m. at his home having suffered an acute attack of illness at 2:00 o’clock that morning. Dr. Robinson had been about (unreadable) the day before and his death (unreadable) shock to his family and friends. Dr. Robinson was born September 12, 1847 in Monticello, New York. Taking up the study of dentistry when a young man he practiced in Brooklyn, N.Y. until 1872, when he left for Buenos Ares, South America, where he practiced for five years. He returned to Brooklyn in 1877 and opened an office in St. James Place where he remained until he retired and moved to Holtsville, Long Island. In 1886 he was married to Charlotte Aline Hamlin of Smethport, daughter of John C. Cogswell and Charlotte McCoy Hamlin, and in 1915 they moved to Smethport because of the poor health of Mrs. Robinson. Theirs was a happy union which terminated with the death of Mrs. Robinson about three years ago. Dr. Robinson was a gentleman of the old school, genial, kindly and courteous to all; he retained the admiration and respect of all who knew him. He is survived by his nieces, Charlotte Bosworth Whelan of Smethport; Jennette Hamlin Leonard of Larchmont, N.Y.; Miss Ella Stevenson of Brooklyn and several nieces in Long Island and two nephews, Allen L. Hamlin of Fall River, Massachusetts and W.H. Bosworth of Yonkers, N.Y. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock in St. Luke’s Episcopal church, Rev. W.E. Van Dyke officiating; interment was in Rose Hill Cemetery. Page 1. Scott F. Redfield Dies in Syracuse The many friends of Scott F. Redfield a former prominent Smethport man were shocked and grieved to learn of his death which occurred Saturday afternoon at 3:00 o’clock at a Syracuse Hospital where he had been taken on Wednesday (unreadable). Mr. Redfield came downstairs from his bedroom on the second floor of his home at 4 o’clock Wednesday morning to get a drink of water. He tripped on the last stair at the bottom, a rug slid under him on the polished floor and he landed heavily on his side. Dr. Daniel F. Luby, his brother-in-law was called and ordered him to the Good Shepherd Hospital. He found Mr. Redfield’s right hip was fractured badly and he was bleeding from hemorrhages, being internally injured. Eighty-five hours later he was dead. Mr. Redfield was born October 5, 1879 in Washington, D.C. His parents were H. Victor Redfield and Jeanette Hamlin Redfield. His father was the Washington correspondent for a Cincinnati paper, during the civil war, and was a writer of much ability. The son early established himself in the publishing business in Smethport, where the family had moved when he was a small boy. He was educated at Manllus School and later at Hobart College, Geneva, N.Y. In 1900 he became publisher for three New York concerns and later in 1908 he began the publication in Smethport of the “Boys Magazine” a periodical which soon became famous and rivaled the “America Boy” in the hearts of youngsters. After fifteen years he sold out his interest in the Boy’s Magazine and went to Florida, later going to Syracuse to live. In this city he published the Stamp Collector. In 1906 he married Carolyn Larned of Syracuse, N.Y. and to them were born four children: Scott Forrest Jr., Janet, Holland L. and William Victor. Mr. Redfield was an outstanding figure in civic and social affairs in Smethport. He was a member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church and one f the founders of the Smethport Country Club. He was much interested in sports, and was one of the best tennis players in this section in his youth. Possessing an unusually pleasing personality and generous nature, his circle of friends was a large one. He was a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Syracuse of McKean Lodge No. 308 F.&A.M. of Smethport and other organizations in Syracuse and Bradford. He is survived by his wife and four children; one brother, Horace of Smethport and one sister, Harriet Gillett, also of Smethport. Private funeral services were held at his home in Syracuse at 8:00 o’clock Monday, morning, Rev. Dr. Henry H. Hadley, rector of St. Paul’s Church officiating. The remains, accompanied by his family, were brought to Smethport Monday and funeral services were conducted Tuesday morning at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Rev. W.E. Van Dyke officiating; interment was in Rose Hill Cemetery. The commitment services were conducted by the Masonic lodge. St. Luke’s Church was filled with the many friends of the deceased, whose hearts were heavy at his sad home coming. His charming manner, his courtesy to rich and poor alike, and his open hearted hospitality will always be remembered by all who knew him. In the many years he was in the publishing business here he enjoyed the loyal devotion of his employes who found in him, not only the employer but a real friend as well. Page 4. Clarendon Youth Killed In Saw Mill, Friday Night Kane, April 13. – Edward Frey, 23 of Clarendon, was killed almost instantly last night when struck by a heavy hemlock joist at his sawmill near that place. Young Frey, with two brothers, Francis and Emile, were working at their home- made sawmill on the road leading to the game preserve from Clarendon at the time of the accident. Edward Frey was preparing to receive a “two by four” joist, 18 feet long through the circular saw on the other feeding end of which was Francis. In some manner the joist struck against the rapidly revolving side of the saw and was catapulted with terrific force against Edward’s stomach. He expired before he could be carried fifty feet to a car. April 30, 1931 Page 1. Mrs. Ella Maloney, a sister of Mrs. J.S. McCarthy of this place, died April 22nd of a complication of diseases and was laid to rest Saturday morning in the Catholic Cemetery at Punxsutawney, following funeral services in Saints (unreadable) Catholic Church. Scores of friends visited the home and a great many flowers filled the room in which her body lay. The deceased was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Bernhard Amend of Olermont. She was married early in life to Thomas Maloney who passed away some time ago. She was a member of the W.B.A., the Macabees and also of the Rebeckah lodge and members of both orders attended the service in a body, forming an aisle through which her casket and her sorrowing family passed. Deceased leaves three children, Raymond, Winifred and Ambrose of Punxsutawney and a sister, Mrs. J.S. McCarthy of this place; two brothers, John Amend of Wilcox and Jacob Amend of Clermont also survive. Page 6. Pennsy Blamed For Tragedy At Erie Crossing Kane, April 29. – Probing into the deaths of three persons, including Mrs. William Neal, formerly of Kane, killed on a grade crossing at Erie early Saturday morning, a coroner’s jury there held the Pennsylvania railroad company negligent in connection with the triple fatality. Those killed were Mrs. Noal, 48, Mrs. Floyd Delavern, 38 and John A. Forsberg, the women being residents of Erie, while Forsberg lived at Wesleyville. Mrs. Noal met instant death I the crash, at the East 10th Street grade crossing, while Mrs. Delavern died while enroute to the hospital, where Forsberg passed away about an hour following the accident. The coroner’s jury found that the tragedy could have been avoided had the railroad company maintained a watchman at the crossing at night. Mrs. M??dus Johnson, sole survivor of the crossing wreck, was the chief witness at the inquest conducted by Coroner Dan G. Hanley. She declared she was driving about 25 miles an hour when she approached the grade crossing. According to her testimony she did not observe or hear the approach of the northbound engine which was pulling a caboose. May 7, 1931 Page 1. William F. Specht, Prominent Local Man, Succumbs William Frederick Specht one of Smethport’s most prominent and highly ?? residents passed away Friday afternoon, May 1st at 3:30 o’clock at his home on Fulton Street from an attack of pneumonia. Mr. Specht had been confined to his home with illness the past four weeks and was stricken with pneumonia on the Wednesday preceding his death. His family were at his bedside when the end came, his son Frederick and family having been summoned from Rochester on Thursday when the gravity of his condition became apparent. The deceased was born October 15, ???? in Smethport, the son of William and Elizabeth Heinemann Specht. HE was educated in the public schools, later assisting Armstrong Rogers & Company in their drug store and learning ??? graphy under the instruction of L. Armstrong. In 1875 he entered the employ of the Western New York and Pennsylvania railroad as exchange ?? in 1877 he was located in Bradford as assistant in a flour, feed and ????? business. IN 1878 he entered the grocery and drug store of Hamlin & ???? at Eldred, remaining until their store was destroyed by fire in October 1878. In 1879 he entered the employ of Haskell & Olfford, general merchants, later becoming manager of the store until 1881. In 1892 he took up insurance business and opened his office. He has been very successful and has one of the largest underwriting agencies in the town. (Difficult to read due to bad margin) He was married to Addie Octavia Brownell in May 15, 1889, and to them was born two children, Frederick Specht of Rochester, N.Y. and Edna Specht of Smethport who with his widow Mrs. Addie Specht survive to mourn the loss of a living husband and father. He is also survived by ; two children, Edan Louise Specht and son Frederick Specht of Rochester, five nephews, C.B. Corwin and Robert Brownell of Smethport; Howard Brownell of Bridgeport, Conn; William Brownell of Durham, N.C., and H.C. Corwin of Raverina, Ohio. (some omitted) Funeral services were held Monday morning at 10:00 o’clock at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Rev. W.E. Van dyke officiating; interment was in Rose Hill Cemetery, the Masonic lodge having charge of the commitment services at the grave. The pall bearers were H.L. ??enberry, C.C. Choate, W.A. Hovis, A. Donnelly, Albert Johnson and ??? Potter. Page 8. Bradford Woman Drowns In Creek Bradford, May 5. – Aided by the family and friends of the dead woman, police recovered the body of Mrs. Katherine Suppa, 57, from Tuna Creek, a small river which flows in back of the Suppa home. Mrs. Suppa had been missing since last night and had been suffering with a bad tooth, members of the family said. She had declined medical attention. Her body was discovered after a three hour search. Suffering with pain, the dead woman had lain down fully dressed at 11 o’clock last night. Early today a son came to her room and asked for his mother. Search, was begun when the mother was found to be missing. A coroner’s investigation was started to determine whether the death was accidental. Ralph Supp and seven children survive. May 14, 1931 Page 1. Philip Stravino, well-known local resident passed away Thursday evening, May 7th at 8:00 o’clock in the Millar-Fillmore Hospital, Buffalo, where he had been a patient since April 25th. Deceased had entered that institution for observation and several days after became critically ill, suffering from hemorrhages. His condition improved and it was thought all danger was past, but late Wednesday night he suffered a relapse and he passed away Thursday evening. His daughter, Mary and son, Anthony were at his bedside when the end came. Phillip Stravino was born April 25th, 1862 in Naples, Italy, and was educated in the schools of that city. IN 1885 he was married to Mary Dangelo also of Naples. IN 1887 he came to this country, settling in Smethport where he resided the remainder of his life. Shortly afterward he was joined by his wife. Upon his arrival here, Mr. Stravino engaged in the lumber business in which he was very successful. In 1906 he purchased the old Pierce House located on Water Street and engaged in the hotel business. A small grocery and bakery were conducted in conjunction with the hotel. He retired from active business twelve years ago when the hotel was destroyed by fire. Mr. Stravino was a man of high character and was beloved by all who knew him. He was devoted to his family was a true friend. Deceased is survived by his widow and eight children, Anthony, James and Phillip, Jr. at home; Mrs. Carmena Ferris of Kane; Mrs. Doreen Colleta of Bristol, Conn; Mary of Buffalo, and Jessie and Joseph of Bradford. Twelve grandchildren also survive. Funeral services were held Monday morning at 9 o’clock at St. Elizabeth’s Church, Rev. Fr. Barrett officiating; interment was in the family plot in St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Cemetery. Page 1. William Harrison Burdick of Cole Creek, aged 75 years well known farmer, passed away Tuesday evening, May 5 at 7:00 o’clock from heart trouble from which he had been a sufferer for many years. The deceased was survived by two sons and two daughters. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock at the home of the deceased; interment was in Smith Cemetery at Farmers Valley. Page 1. Mrs. B.T. Garlick, one of Smethport’s best beloved women, passed away Thursday afternoon, May 7th at 4:10 at her home on east Main Street where she had been in poor health for the past year. She had been failing for many weeks and death came as a kindly release from her suffering. Gertrude? Walker Garlick was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Walker, and was born in New Castle, January 30, 1863. She moved with her parents to Smethport in 1902 and was married to Bernard Garlick in 1907. To them were born four children: Bernard and Edward of New York City, and Mary Louise and Rena Garlick at home, who with her husband, Bernard Garlick, her mother, Mrs. Mary E. Walker of Smethport and brother, J. Scott Walker of Bradford, survive to mourn her loss. Mrs. Garlick was a devout member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, a amember fo St. Christpher’s Guild and the Eastern Star. She was a sweet, home living woman a model wife and mother, who by her unassuming manner, and fine consideration of others, made friends wherever she was known. She endured her long illness with a patience that was sublime, maintaining her serenity until the end when the death angel gently wafted her tired spirit to the realms eternal where there is no more pain. Her death is a sad blow to the many who knew and loved her. Funeral services were held at the Walker residence at 1:30 o’clock Saturday afternoon and at 2 o’clock at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Rev. W.E. Van dyke officiating; interment was in the Rose Hill Cemetery. Pall bearers were E.G. Potter, C.W. Shattuck, C.C. Choate, J.J. Allison, Leo Herzog and H. G. German. Page 7. Killed Instantly in Auto Accident on Bucktail Trail St. Marys, May 7, - A highly deplorable accident occurred Sunday afternoon on the Bucktail Trail about four miles east of town when Andrew Gerber, of East Kaul Avenue, farther of seven small children, the youngest only two years of age, was instantly killed when he was run down by a car driven by Robert E. Crowe, of Ridgway. Mr. Gerber and his oldest son, Ottamar, had been visiting the former’s two sisters, Mrs. Ray Salter and Mrs. Lawrence Krieg, who live almost opposite each other at the point where the accident occurred. He was going from one house to the other shortly before six o’clock and while crossing the highway he walked right into the Crowe car, coming west from Emporium. The left headlight of the car struck Mr. Gerber with such force that he suffered a compound fracture of the skull a compound fracture of both legs, and other injuries. It is said that he was hurled about fifteen feet by the impact and was dead when the first witnesses to the accident arrived at his side. May 21, 1931 Page 1. Mrs. William Brooder, highly respected resident of Sartwell, passed away Tuesday morning, May 19th at 1:10 o’clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Leo Wright of Marvin Creek, following a serious illness from arthritis from which she had been a sufferer for the past two years. Mrs. Brooder was born in Port Allegany, July 5th, 1877, the daughter of Archie and Alwilda Eastwood. She was married to Frank Fource, February 1, 1896 who passed away in 1901. On November 23, 1904 she married William Brooder of Sartwell. About six months ago her health became so poor that she was brought to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Wright, who cared for her with loving devotion until the end. The deceased was a member of St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church, a devoted wife and mother and highly esteemed by all who knew her. She endured her painful illness bravely with true Christian fortitude and patience through many months of suffering until the Master called her home. She is survived by her husband, William Brooder of Sartwell, three daughters, Mrs. Clarence Johnson of Port Allegany, Mrs. Leo Wright of Smethport, and Betty Mae at home, also a son Arthur at home, one sister, Mrs. George Shields of Port Allegany, one brother, Arthur Eastwood of Port Allegany, Pa., and a half brother, George Cummings of Hammondsport, N.Y. Funeral services will be held Friday morning at 9:00 o’clock at St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church. Burial will be in Sartwell. Page 1. Eben A. Pattison Succumbs In New Orleans Tuesday. Relatives in town received the sad news Tuesday of the death of Eben A. Pattison which occurred that morning at 8:00 o’clock at the Baptist Hospital in New Orleans, where he had been seriously ill since his arrival from San Salvadore about two weeks previously. Mrs. Pattison was at his bedside when the end came having made the trip to New Orleans to meet him when he arrived, the couple having planned a pleasant reunion and trip through the south. Instead, Mr. Pattison was taken to the hospital immediately upon his arrival and his condition grew rapidly worse until the end. Eben A. Pattison was the son of Stephen and Caroline Pattison of Norwich, and was born in that place August 26, 1869. He was married in 1898 to Carrie Thornton of East Smethport. Mr. Pattison left this country about twenty-seven years ago and entered the employ of the British Burmah Company in Yenang Yaung, India, where he was engaged in the drilling of oil. Several years ago his health became impaired and he returned home for a short vacation. Three years ago he went to San Salvador, Central America where he had charge of the drilling of water wells for a large company. During many of the years he spent in India, Mrs. Pattison was his faithful companion, making the long trip home alone on several occasions. The deceased a man of fine character and of the highest integrity, he held a position of importance in his line of work and was considered an expert. He was a 32nd degree Mason, a member of the Elks lodge of Bradford and the Odd Fellows lodge of Smethport. He has a large circle of friends in this section who will deeply regret his passing. The surviving relatives are his widow; Mrs. Eben Pattison, one sister, Mrs. Mary Terry of Center Street and one brother E.S. Pattison of Hazelhurst. The remains will arrive in Smethport Thursday and will be taken to the home of his sister, Mrs. Terry. Funeral arrangements have not yet been made. Page 1. Infant Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Abbey Dies Alberta Mae, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Abbey of East Smethport died Sunday, May 17th, three days after her birth. The little one is survived by her parents and nine brothers and sisters. Funeral services were held from the home Sunday and burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery. Page 3. Coudersport Man Killed By Bullet Coudersport, May 14. – Ernest L. Quimby – “Slim” Quimby is dead. This was the terrible news that spread over Coudersport and shocked the whole town Sunday morning. “Slim” had been in the best of spirits Saturday joking with his friends continually as was his custom. He was t the Harris Garage until quite late in the evening and was taken to his home on North Main Street by Chief Gold. It frequently happened Chief Gold would drive Quimby’s car to take him home and then return the machine to the garage for the night. Mrs. Quimby states she was suffering from a severe headache and shortly after the hour of midnight her husband insisted upon getting medicine for her and left the house for that purpose. At one o’clock Mr. Quimby called Potter County Garage and inquired for Chief Gold who happened to be there. He was requested by Quimby to come to the Harris Garage and responded immediately. He found the whole place dark but entered and upon striking a match was horrified to find the lifeless body of his good friend “Slim” in a chair with a portion of the head shot away. Between the legs of the body was a .32 calibre Winchester special rifle. The theory of some is that he was about to play a practical joke upon the officer which resulted fatally for himself. Chief Gold was so shocked he turned on the light and picked up the telephone but for a moment could think of no one to call. He finally did summon Dr. R.K. McConeghy, Sheriff S.B. Sawyer and others, including W.A. Harris, father- in-law of the victim. Ernest L. Quimby was the son of Mr. and Mrs. A.B. Quimby. He was born at Oswayo 33 years ago. He was married to Miss Ruth Harris, daughter of Mr. and MRs. W.A. Harris, and his widow and two little sons survive. “Slim” was one of the most lively and most likeable men in Coudersport, always full of fun and apparently enjoying life to the full extent. If he had an enemy in the world it would be hard to understand. His very large circle of friends in all walks of life join the sorrowing ones in their deep grief. This was evidenced by a profusion of flowers. Funeral services were held from the Scottish Rite Masonic Cathedral Tuesday afternoon with Rev. C.H. Dudley officiating. The Masonic fraternity and the Fire Department members attend in bodies and a large number of sorrowing relatives and friends were present. Burial was mad in the Sweden Hill Cemetery. Coroner, McConeghy impaneled a jury composed of C.H. Dudley, foreman, S.K. App. Walter Vasburg, B.L. Lyman, Albert Schaub and Albert W. Button. An inquest was held yesterday afternoon and the following witnesses called. D.F. Corsaw, William Gold, Mrs. E.L. Quimby, E.M. Gillon, J.H. Herchner and W.A. Hoeck. After listening to the statements of the witnesses and a brief period of discourse they returned the following verdict: We find the cause of death of said E.L. Quimby to have been gun shot wounds in his head and face from the discharge of a rifle held in his own hands; but owing to the absence of any known or discoverable evidence for self- destruction it must be assumed that his death was accidental. June 4, 1931 Page 1. Woman Taken To Bradford In Plane A Week Ago, Dies. Bradford, May 20. – The death of Miss Rita Roeder, aged 32 years, who was recently removed to this city from Southern Pines, N.C., in an airplane, occurred this morning at 10:20 o’clock at the home of her brother, W.H. Roeder, 49 North Bennett Street. Miss Roeder was brought here a week ago today from Southern Pines, where she had been seriously ill for some time. Miss Roeder was brought her by plane because she was too ill to withstand the trip by rail or ambulance. Deceased was born in Farmers Valley, Pa., January 18, 1899. She was a member of the United Brethren Church of Farmers Valley. Miss Roeder graduated from Oberlin O., and was a member of the Federation of College Women of Oberlin. Surviving are her mother, Mrs. J.B. Roeder; four brothers; Elmer of Franklin, Harry F. of Wellsville, R.R. of Atwater, O., and W.H. Roeder of Bradford. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the home, 49 North Bennett Street, and at 3 o’clock at the United Brethren Church I Farmers Valley. Interment will be made in Rose Hill Cemetery in Smethport. The deceased was well known here where she attended Smethport High School when a young girl. Her bereaved family have the sympathy of the whole community. Page 3. Salamanca Girl Found Drowned in Chautauqua Lake Bradford. June 2. – Miss Frances Katherine Kane, aged 33 years, daughter of Thomas Kane of Salamanca, and a telephone operator, was found drowned in Chautauqua lake, near Belleview, yesterday morning. Jamestown Dispatches stated that Coroner David C. Lincoln decided the girl had drowned herself, although there was no evidence in the way of motive. She leaves her father, Thomas Kane of Salamanca; four sisters, Mrs. Anna O’Connor and Miss Dorothy Kane of Providence, R.I.; Mrs. George Capwell of Gauyaquil, Ecuador; and Miss Irene Kane at home; one brother, John Kane of Cleveland, O.; and one aunt Miss Mary Keane of Pittsburgh. Funeral services will be held Thursday. Page 4. Mrs. Annis Milliron Mrs. Annis Margaret Milliron aged 25 and her two hour-old daughter of Coryville, died Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock in the Bradford Hospital. Mrs. Milliron was admitted to the hospital that morning at 10 o’clock. Mrs. Milliron was born June 1, 1906 at Roulette Pa., and spent her entire life in Farmers Valley and vicinity where she has a large circle of friends who regret her untimely death. She is survived by her husband Lawrence of Coryville, her parents Mr. and Mrs. Ira Church of Farmers Valley; four sisters Mrs. William Burdick the Misses Minerva and Elizabeth church all of Farmers Valley and Mrs. Burt Pelton of Knapp Creek, three brothers, Clarence of Bingham, Walter and Orie of Famers Valley. Funeral services for Mrs. Annis Milliron and infants daughter was held Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock, in Moody Hollow, Rev. Melvin of the Rew City U.B. Church officiated. Interment was in Smith Hill Cemetery. The pall-bearers were Eldred Gill, Frank Shick Jr., Edward Goodyear, Dana Gary, Robert Taylor, and Harry Butler. Page 4. Husband of Bradford Woman Asphyxiated In Clarion Co. Bradford June 1. – Fred O. Heckathorn of this city was asphyxiated yesterday at Stratonville, Clarion county, 10 miles from Clarion while cleaning a well . Mr. Heckathorn had been employed by Mrs. Emma Fuller for the past two days. Pouring lime into the well he was overcome by the fumes of the forming carbon dioxide and fell in a depth of 35 feet. Two passersby Herbert Frettwell and Edward Goben of Strattonville heard him scream when falling and rushed to the well where they attempted to rescue him but were prevented from doing so by the strong fumes. Mr. Heckathorn was finally rescued by the lowering of a rope to which a hook was attached. Upon examination heart beats could be detected but he failed to respond to any resuscitation efforts. He served overseas in the World War and at the Mexican border. At one time he served with the United States Marine Corps. Funeral services will be held from the Steffe funeral home in Oil City and will be in charge of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Burial will be in Grove Hill Cemetery in Oil City. Surviving him besides his widow are his father C.E. Heckathorn and a brother of C.C. Heckathorn of Oil City. The coroner of Clarion County issued a verdict of accidental death yesterday afternoon. Page 8. Patrick Buchanan, 79, Indian War Veteran, Dies At Home In Bradford. Bradford, June 1. – Patrick Buchanan, aged 79, a veteran of the Indian wars, died at his home yesterday morning at 7:40 o’clock of a three weeks’ illness of pneumonia. Mr. Buchanan is survived by his wife, Mrs. Agnes Buchanan; one sister, Miss Margaret Buchanan, of Bradford, and one niece, Mrs. Rose Vaughn, of Oakland, California. Mr. Buchanan resided in Bradford for 50 years. He was a private in Company F., U.S. Inf., in the Indian wars. June 11, 1931 Page 1. Mrs. Carrie Armstrong. Mrs. Carrie Armstrong, one of Smethport’s most loved and revered women, passed away Wednesday morning, June 10th at 3:30 o’clock at her home on Water Street where she had been an invalid for the past nine years, death being due to the infirmities of old age. Carrie Bennett Armstrong was born October 4, 1840 in Lima, N.Y,; her parents were David R. and Corrinne Bennett. She came to Smethport with her parents when a child and they operated the Bennett House, a famous hostelry for many years. She married A.B. Armstrong, Smethport druggist in 1861 and to them was born one daughter, Mrs. Ethel Walsh, who died ??? six years ago. Mrs. Armstrong was a devout member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. She was a woman of lovely character, unusually kind and hospitable and very patient during the long years she was confined to her home. She is survived by two nieces, Mrs. Cora Mason Peters of Buffalo and Mrs. Caroline O. Cain of Rochester and one nephew, Leon Mogarth of Smethport. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 3:00 o’clock from her late home on Water Street, Rev. W.E. Van Dyke officiating; interment will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. Page 3. Man Kills His Wife and Self. Bradford. June 7. – About 2:10 o’clock this morning a double tragedy of a most shocking character was enacted in a room on the third floor of the Emery Hotel, whereby a man and his wife who had been estranged were united in death under conditions that were most startling. The dead: Tony Cardamone, 25 Mrs. Lila Cardamone, 25 The couple leave one small son. Their home had been at 5 Edward place, but since their separation some time ago, Cardamone had lived elsewhere. The man was a barber and engaged in working at his trade at 39 West Washington Street. An acquaintance of the dead man informed the Bradford Herald this morning that Cardamone was deeply devoted to his wife, who was a handsome and attractive young woman. But it is understood that the husband had been under the impression that she had ceased to care for him and it is said he had become quite jealous. She obtained employment in a store and he tried to induce her to return to their home without result. Last evening at about 8 o’clock Mrs. Cardamone registered at the hotel and was assigned to a room and retired. Shortly before two o’clock this morning Mrs. Cardamone telephoned to the room clerk who was on duty to go to her room as a man was trying to get into the apartment and was disturbing her. The clerk hurried to the third floor and there ascertained that there was a man secreted behind a door in an adjoining room. Cardamone, the woman’s husband then appeared. He asked for the privilege of interviewing the woman, whom he explained, was his wife. Under the circumstances the clerk permitted him to speak to the woman – and in a few minutes five shots were fired in the room. Four took effect. Deputy Coroner McCutcheon arrived and examined the bodies. Tony Cardamone had two bullet wounds in the face and the neck and Mrs. Cardamone had two bullet wounds in the neck, about three inches apart. The faces of both victims showed marks of powder burns, indicating that in each instance the gun had been held close to the head. Deputy Coroner McCutcheon ordered the bodies removed to Still’s undertaking parlors. Mr. Cardamone is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Cardamone of South Center Street, also by several brothers and sisters. The affair is regarded as a case of homicide and suicide. Page 4. Former Mt. Jewett Publisher is Dead Mt. Jewett, June 5. – H. M. Swisher of Ocean Park Calif., a former Mt. Jewett [resident] he engaged in publishing the Mt. Jewett published died last Sunday after being in poor health for several years. During Mr. Swishers residence at Mt. Jewett Herald which he founded. After continuing in business a few years he sold the paper. Mr. Swisher formerly was editor of the Miner. June 18, 1931 Page 1. Pt. Allegany Youth Shot By Own Gun. Bradford, June 12. – Shot by his own gun as he clubbed a wounded woodchuck, Robert Cook, aged 10, died in the Port Allegany Hospital yesterday at 2 p.m. less than an hour after having been admitted. Young Cook yesterday went about a mile from Port Allegany, into Liberty Township to hunt woodchuck. He wounded one and attempted to club it before it made for its hole nearby. The rifle discharged wounding him in the groin. Cook’s cries brought aid from a nearby house, and Dr. James J. McMahon was summoned. He sent the young man to the hospital where he died. Coroner H. Clay Heffner held an autopsy at the mortuary of H.F. Grabe last evening. The bullet had pierced the intestine, and severed a large blood vessel, he said. No inquest was necessary, he decided, I that the death was purely accidental. Cook is the only child of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cook of Port Allegany. Page 3. Death Of Eldred High School Teacher Eldred, June 12. – Mrs. Ann Cooper, wife of Arthur Cooper and a well known teacher in the local High School passed away at the West Side Hospital in Olean early Monday morning following an operation from which she failed to rally. She had been a patient at the hospital for several days. Deceased was twenty-four years of age. She was united in marriage about two months ago to Arthur Cooper at New York City who survives her besides her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. Biglow and two brothers and two sisters in Philipsburg. The body was taken to Philipsburg and the funeral held Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock. Burial was made in Philipsburg. June 25, 1931 Page 1. Bradford Woman Fatally Injured. Harrisburg, June 22. – Mrs. Mary Fesenmyer, 52, of Clarence Street, was fatally injured and three men hurt today in an automobile crash on the Susquahanna Trail at Rickville, a suburb, six miles from here. B.J. Berwald, 57, Bradford, driver of the car in which Mrs. Fesenmyer was a passenger was cut on the head and body. His condition was reported as fair. Two negros, occupants of the second car, suffered cuts and possible broken bones. They were Melvin T. (unreadable) this city, and Wilbert Dunlop, Bellefonte. Mrs. Fesenmyer’s legs were broken and she had internal injuries. She died at 7:55 p.m. tonight in the Polyclinic Hospital here. State highway patrolmen investigated the crash. The accident occurred at about 1:30 as Mr. Berwald and Mrs. Fesenmyer were on their way to Harrisburg for a conference with the Insurance commissioner both being engaged in the insurance business here. They were rushed to the Polyclinic Hospital in Harrisburg, where Mrs. Fesenmyer died without regaining consciousness. Sons Fly to Bedside: Bradford, June 23. – Two sons of Mrs. Fesenmyer, Berl and Wayne, accompanied by Pilot Joe Fields of the ??? Emery airport took off at 4:30 for Harrisburg, arriving shortly before Mrs. Fesenmyer died. Mrs. Berwald, who has been visiting in New York, along with her sister, Mrs. J.J. Cole, and Mr. Berwald’s brother, A.B. Berwald, of New York, hurried to Harrisburg last night. Philip Berwald, a brother his daughter, Emma and nephew, Jeffry Beeres, all of Bradford, went to Harrisburg yesterday. Mrs. Fesenmyer is survived by her husband, Fred, who went to Harrisburg yesterday; two sons, Berl and Wayne of Bradford; two brothers, Charles and Rogers Keyes and a sister Mrs. Katherine Dwyer, all of Texas. The negroes, according to reports reaching here last night were considered responsible for the accident and are held. Page 1. Mrs. Charles Sheldon. Mrs. O.H. Peterson of Ormsby received news Monday morning of the death of her mother, Mrs. Charles Sheldon of McGraw, N.Y. Deceased was 75 years of age. She was at one time a resident of McKean County for a number of years and has many friends in this section who will be saddened to learn of her death. Mrs. Sheldon is survived by her husband, two daughters, Mrs. O.H. Peterson of Ormsby, and Mrs. Clarence Bullock of McGraw, N.Y.; two sons, Henry and Howard Sheldon of McGraw. Two sisters and ten grandchildren also survive. Page 6. Resident of McKean County for Forty Years Dies Kane, June 20. – Nels Peter Peterson died at his home on the West Wind road at 12:40 p.m. today following an illness of over a year from complications. The deceased was born in Enslof Halland, Sweden, August 1, 1861, and had been a resident of this vicinity for over forty years. He was a member of the Swedish Lutheran Church. He is survived by his wife and ten children. Page 6. Wife and Mother Ends Her Own Life. Coudersport, June 18. – The death of Mrs. Ruth Spencer O’Donnell near Genesee is a sad story. Her family at Oswayo and all who knew her were shocked and deeply grieved when her lifeless body was found Friday morning in a deserted house where with her husband she began housekeeping in November, 1919. Mrs. O’Donnell had suffered from ill health for months and domestic difficulties had not improved her nervous condition. A few days previous to her death she had gone to the deserted house and taken a large quantity of powerful tablets given her by a physician to alleviate her sufferings. It was evident she had taken all of this medicine she possessed in the hope it might cause her death. Her condition was very serious when found and she was brought to the local hospital for treatment. She was sufficiently recovered by Wednesday to be discharged fro the local institution and she again made her way to the abandoned house when the happy days following her marriage were spent. In this house that was once her home, where her daughter June was born two years ago, and where a baby was born five years ago, that survived but a few hours, she found a strong piece of cloth. This she had apparently fastened about her neck and to a gas fixture only as high as her shoulder. Indications were she had turned until suffocation ended her sufferings. The story of her husband leaving her and taking their daughter June to Rochester, and all she endured was enough to drive even the most stout-hearted to seek an escape from life. Mrs. O’Donnell was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Spencer of Oswayo, and they with two sisters survive her. The sisters are Mrs. James Stilson of Gold and Mrs. Helen French of Whitesville. The husband and little June also survive. Page 8. Youth Ends Life With Shotgun. Coudersport, June 18. – Floyd Perkins and family are grieving the loss of their son Lloyd, 16, whose lifeless body was found yesterday morning. The youth, a very fine boy, had been employed on the farm of Merle Hill, between Gold and Genesee. He had been slightly ill with measles since Sunday. Tuesday evening he retired about 10 o’clock and Mrs. Hill, with motherly interest informed him that the door of her room would be left slightly open so that if he was in need of anything during the night she could answer his call. At some time in the night some sound awakened Mr. Hill but he went to sleep again. Yesterday morning a gruesome sight greeted Mr. Hill as he entered the kitchen at 5:00 o’clock. The lifeless body of Floyd Perkins was seated in a chair with a large part of the head and face shot away. Nearby lay a 12 gauge double barrel shotgun containing one exploded and one loaded shell. Deputy Sheriff Hurd, who resides in that vicinity was notified and he in turn notified Sheriff Sawyer and Coroner McConeghy of Coudersport. An investigation showed clearly the youth had ended his own life. No doubt he was temporarily insane from the disease from which he was suffering. There had been no trouble of any kind and both Mr. and Mrs. Hill were fond of the boy. This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/pafiles/ File size: 135.7 Kb