Vitals: Obits: Marshall Delos Harris, 1914: Bradford, McKean Co

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Passing of Pioneer Citizen of Bradford 

Marshall Delos Harris, Contempory of the Development
of the City, Passes on at Advanced Age

Bradford Era, February 28, 1914

Marshall Delos Harris, an aged and respected citizen, died
at his residence at No. 87 High Street at 6:15 last evening,
after a long period of ill health. Death was due to a general
decline. Deceased was 81 years old and was one of the 
pioneer residents of the Tuna Valley.

Mr. Harris was born at Frewsburg, N.Y., June 7, 1833, and 
when 12 years old, came with his parents to Tuna, where he
resided until 1865. In that year he moved to this city, where he 
has resided continuously since. 

In the early days of Bradford, the Harris homestead was the only
dwelling located in what is now the Fifth Ward. Later other 
dwellings were erected and in the course of time a settlement
that increased in numbers sprang up which was known as 
"Harrisburg" having been named after Mr. Harris. When that 
section was incorporated in the city it was designated the Fifth
ward, but to many of the older residents it is still known as Harrisburg.
The original Harris homestead, now modernized, still stands.

Mr. Harris was employed at Thompson & Wood's drug store for
36 years, and had a knowledge of drugs that covered the range
of pharmacopedia. He was a faithful and conscientious employee
and gave up his position with the firm three and one-half years ago
on account of ill health.

Saw Bradford Grow

Mr. Harris saw Bradford grow from the unsettled conditions that 
prior to and during the oil excitement to the present condition and
as a good citizen he performed his part in everything that contributed
to the welfare of the community. The public schools were the object 
of his greatest solicitude and during his 20 years of service as member
of the board of school control he was ever zealous in advocating
approved methods of education- modern buildings and all that
contributed to the betterment of the school system.

He was a member of the poor board for seven years, being one of
the first citizens of Bradford to serve in that capacity. he was also
a member of Union lodge, No. 334, F & A. M. , and was a member
of the old Whitney Hose company during its existence in the early
days of the volunteer fire department.

Mr. Harris was a man of retiring nature, but a possessor of sound 
judgment and high ideals. He is survived by four daughters, Miss
Luella Harris and Mrs. Elizabeth Langworthy, of this city; Mrs. Anna
Neill of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Mrs. Inez Robinson of Gouldsboro, 
PA.; and one son, Francis Harris of Greenville, S.C. 

The funeral services will be held at the family residence, Monday
afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, Reverend F.S. Tincher of the First 
Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill cemetery.