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ACKLEY-1931-Angie
Ackley Browning, wife of B. L. Browning, died Friday afternoon. Funeral
services will be held Monday, February 16, at 1:30 at the home at Spring
Hill. Burial will be in the Spring Hill Cemetery. Submitted by Patty Shumway
pshumway@epix.net
ALDRICH, E. Warren
- Aldrich, Long Erie Conductor, Taken by Death Blossburg- E. Warren Aldrich,
retired Erie conductor and one of Blossburg's oldest residents, died Tuesday
morning, Jan. 29, 1935, following an extended illness. Born in Tioga, Pa.,
Dec. 12, 1845, Mr. Aldrich came to Blossburg at the age of 21. He entered
the service of the Erie Railroad and retired in 1929 after more than 50
years' service. For 46 years he served as conductor on the coal train between
Arnot and Blossburg. Mr. Aldrich was an honor member of Arbon Lodge, IOOF,
having been a member more than 68 years. He was also the oldest member
of the Odd Fellow order in the State of Pennsylvania. Submitted by Barb
Conrad
(Angier) Mrs. Martha T. Angier died at the residence of
her son-in-law, S.N. Blood, in Sayre, Pa., Monday, aged eighty-five years
and eight months. The deceased was born in Lunenburg, Vt., September 17,
1798. She resided in Worcester, Mass., for many years, where her husband
and six children are buried, and has lived with her daughter in Sayre since
1871. Three children are left, G.M. Angier and Mrs. Blood of Sayre, and
P.A. Angier, of Westboro, Mass. "Say not good night, but in that brighter
clime, bid her good morning." The remains will be buried at Hope cemetery,
in Worcester, Mass.-Elmira Adv.-reprinted in Waverly Free Press-March 21,
1885-Stephanie Johnston
Edward AVERILL, an
old gentleman well known in this village, and at one time engaged in the
lime business here, died at his home in Chemung, a short distance west
of this village, on Tuesday evening, from pneumonia and kidney disease.
He was nearly seventy years of age. Waverly Free Press-March 14, 1885-Stephanie
Johnston
Russell M. BADGER,
an old resident of Elmira, and father of R. M. Badger, of Sayre, died from
paralysis on Sunday morning. Waverly Free Press-March 14, 1885-Stephanie
Johnston
BAILEY-Mrs. Sabrina
C. Bailey, died at six o'clock Thursday evening, at the residence of her
daughter, Mrs. Henry Shriver, Elm street, aged seventy-six years. Services
will be held at the house at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, and her remains will
be taken to Hammondsport for interment on the 11:10 a.m.train of the D.L.&W.
road. Waverly Free Press-Feb. 28, 1885-Stephanie Johnston
BRUNGESS-Robert Brungess,
died Tuesday morning, September 6, 1927, at 1:10 o'clock at Robert Packer
Hospital at Sayre, Pa, following a short illness with pneumonia, aged 74
years, ten months and two days. He was taken to the hospital, Friday, previous
suffering from Asthma. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Lizzie Frazier
Brungess, of Laceyville; one daughter, Mrs. Stanley Young, of Tunkhannock,
and three sons, Floyd W. Brungess, Sayre; Raymond R. Brungess, Elmira,
and Loren E. Brungess of Rochester, NY, also two sisters, Mrs. Allie Mahoney,
of Endicott, NY, and Mrs. Abraham Waltman of Philadelphia. Funeral services
were held at the Baptist church, at Laceyville, at 2 p.m., Thursday of
this week and interment was made at the Lacey Street cemetery. Submitted
by Patty Shumway pshumway@epix.net
COREY-The funeral
of the late Mrs. H. B. Parsons, who died Saturday. of consumption, took
place from the home of her parents, corner Pennsylvania avenue and Elm
streets at 2 o'clock this afternoon, and was attended by a very large gathering
of sorrowing friends. The Rev. S. Moore conducted the services. A trio,
composed of H.L. Mullock, C. Mullock, and J.M. Slawson, sang the chants
"Come unto Me," and "Go to Thy Rest in Peace." The interment was in the
Forest Home. Mrs. Parsons was the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William
Corey; born and educated in Waverly, where most of her life, until her
marriage was spent. She possessed a bright, happy disposition and many
accomplishments, which made for her warm and lasting friends wherever she
mingled in society. The deceased was twenty-eight years of age. The sorrowing
parents and bereaved husband, two little daughters, will have the warmest
sympathy of hosts of friends in their great bereavement. Waverly Cor.Elmira
Advertiser, March 2-reprinted in Waverly Free Press-March 7, 1885-Stephanie
Johnston
(CHAMPION)Mrs. Champion is Victim of Pneumonia-Mrs.
Jessie Champion died at the Wilkes-Barre City Hospital, Thursday night,
Nov. 10th, 1927, following a weeks illness of pneumonia, at the age of
68 years. Mrs. Champion who was one of Laceyville's most highly esteemed
women, was taken to the Wilkes-Barre hospital suffering from a severe attack
of pneumonia, probably contracted on the day that Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Vandervort
figured in a fatal automobile and train accident at the Elm Cottage Crossing
in Laceyville. She entered the hospital on the Saturday previous to her
death. Mrs. Champions death comes as a great shock to her family and a
great shock to the members of her family and a wide circle of friends.
She was a devoted Christian and was loved by all who knew her for her fine
character and obliging manner. Her daughter, Mrs. Floyd L. Vandervort,
who was at her bedside at the time of her death and before, tenderly cared
for her with all possible devotion and tenderness. Submitted by Patty Shumway
pshumway@epix.net
(CHEVALIER)(SMITH) Clara D. C. Smith
MANSFIELD, Pa. - Clara Dulcie Chevalier Smith, 66, of Mansfield, Pa.,
died Saturday, October 31, 1998 at home. Survivors include two sons, Ralph
Chevalier of Tioga, and Lawrence "Larry" Chevalier of Barton, N.Y.; a daughter,
Teresa M. Mason of Wellsboro; four sisters, Minerva Longwell of Elmira,
N.Y., Shirley Miller of Rochester, N.Y., Caroline Peters of N.Y., Lorraine
Welch of Westfield; two brothers, Trustes "Ted" Dapp of Rochester, N.Y.,
and Charles Attorelli of Denver. Calling hours will be 2-4 p.m. Wednesday
at the Scureman Funeral Home,Inc., 130 S. Main St., Mansfield. Funeral
Services will be held at the conclusion of calling hours at 4 p.m. Wednesday,
the Rev. Clive Ollies officiating. Private burial will be held at the convenience
of the family. -- Corning Leader, Nov. 2, 1998 Susan Austin SusanAustin@hotmail.com
CRIME of '74: Wellsboro Bank Robbed 75 Years Ago;
Leader Caught by Deputy at Waverly By Mary V. Darrin
Wellsboro- Sept 16 will be the 75th anniversary of the most sensational
criminal drama ever enacted in the history of Tioga County- the robbing
of the First National Bank of Wellsboro by seven professional burglars
in 1874, 10 years after the institution's establishment. Accordingly, once
again, the incidents of the robbery come to mind. Some of which have not
been published before, but which I heard from my father, Charles VanValkenburg,
who, as deputy, single-handedly captured Isaac Marsh alias Cosgrove, leader
of the burglars and one of the most noted cracksmen of his time. In those
days, the First National Bank building- equipped with as good a vault and
a safe as could be procured- stood on Main St. opposite the intersection
of Charles St., on what now is the property of Mr. and Mrs. George Mathers.
The building still stands, but today, it is situated on the corner of Crafton
and Pearl Sts., and houses a dry cleaning business. Bank president John
L. Robinson his wife; his eldest son and bank cashier, Eugene H., and his
daughter, Mrs. Azuba Smith, resided next door, in the house now occupied
by the Mathers, which has undergone few changes through the years. It is
certain that persons associated with the robbers had visited Wellsboro
prior to Sept. 16, had made plans of the bank and the Robinson house, and
had acquainted themselves with the personnel of the household and their
habits, and that a date originally set for the robbery was postponed because
the county court was in session, and too many people were in town. Thus,
the burglars were well prepared for their venture, with information and
a plan, as well as a compliment of overalls, masks, dark lanterns, jimmies,
billies and fetters. The night before the robbery, a Tuesday, members of
the band in two wagons left Dank's livery in Elmira and taking what now
is Rt. 84, drove to Tioga, arriving around 2 a.m. Wednesday. They remained
there at Farr's Hotel until 11 . Then, the robbers moved on leisurely to
Middlebury, where they ate supper at Potter's Hotel and rested a while.
After dark, they proceeded into Wellsboro and stabled horses in the Episcopal
Church sheds on Walnuts St. There, they were met by other members of the
party who had reached Wellsboro on the last, southbound evening train.
Shortly after midnight, Cosgrove and his men gained entrance to the Robinson
home by a kitchen window and, knowing where the occupants slept, divided,
two or three going to each room. The household was awakened by the flash
of a lantern and the command to make no outcry, lent impetus by a gun held
at close range. President Robinson objected, but a billy-tap on the head
quieted his protests. He, Mrs. Robinson, Eugene, Mrs. Smith, and a housemaid
were forced to dress and were herded into a small bedroom with two doors
and one window facing the bank. The men were gagged, and all were blindfolded,
manacled, shackled and tied in chairs, save Mrs. Robinson who had a heart
ailment and was suf- ( a bit missing) that they did not want to injure
anyone, Cosgrove and his men gave stimulants to Mrs. Robinson and allowed
her to lie on a bed, confined merely by ropes. Then, they ordered Eugene
to accompany them to the bank to work the combination to the vault and
safe, and to deliver the contents. Cashier Robinson demurred; but, being
told that is was a question of "your money or your life," and recalled
that a cashier in Bradford County had been tortured into invalidacy by
robbers, and had succumbed only a few months before, he agreed. The burglars
took him out the side door into the bank, set him down in front of the
vault, and told him to get busy. He set to work, though consuming as much
time as possible in the process; and, at length, the doors were opened,
and the robbers made their haul- about $35,000 in currency and negotiable
securities, $30,000 in negotiable bonds left as special deposits, $10,000
in registered bonds, and $20,000 in non-negotiable securities. The plunder
was packed in a tobacco tub, and Eugene was taken back to where the other
Robinsons were imprisoned. One of the burglars made a speech. He said that,
if any alarm was given before daylight, there would be an explosion to
blow up the house and all in it. He said that the building would be under
constant watch, and that any attempt at getting out might prove fatal.
Then, nailing shut one door of the room on the inside, and locking the
other on the outside, the robbers left. As soon as it seemed safe, Mrs.
Robinson, bound to the bed but with her hands free, asked Mr. Robinson
to hitch his chair toward her. Reaching into his trousers pocket, she got
his knife, cut her bonds, and removed gags from the men's mouth. Then,
finding a screwdriver which the robbers had forgotten, the men, though
their hands were manacled behind their backs, took turns in trying to pry
the nails out of the door, and finally succeeded. Eugene made his way to
a room over the woodshed, where "Joe" Murry, a colored man employed by
the family, was sleeping, and the two clambered over the back fence to
the home of Judge Henry W. Williams, next door and gave the alarm. It was
then 2:45. The townsfolk were awakened quickly, and men, women and children
flocked to the scene of the robbery. Blacksmiths were summoned to remove
the irons from the prisoners. However, in the confusion organizing of a
pursuit party was delayed; and it was fully 6 before Deputy Sheriff VanValkenburg
and his posse set out. Meanwhile, the robbers with the plunder in the two
wagons were covering the miles back to Elmira as fast as the horses could
go- so fast that, driving for 20 miles beside the only telegraph wire to
the to the east, they never thought to stop and cut it! One of the horses
wore a circular shoe, and it was easy for VanValkenburg and his men to
discern the route which the robbers had taken. A telegram reporting the
robbery was sent to Corning and was relayed West. However, for some reason,
it was not transmitted east for several hours. The burglars reached Elmira
at about 8:30 and scattered. VanValkenburg went on to Waverly, apprehended
Cosgrove, and, handcuffed to the leader, drove him in a buggy back to Wellsboro
and delivered him to Tioga County for trial. Orson Cook of Elmira, who
drove one of the teams, and "Mike" Walsh, another of the crew, also were
caught. The three were sentenced to long terms in the Eastern Penitentiary,
and Cook died there. Cosgrove served his full term. In the process, he
reformed; and, on his release he was baptised and confirmed in Trinity
Episcopal Church, Philadelphia. The most interested witness of this ceremony
was Judge Williams, who had been president judge of the county court when
Cosgrove was convicted, but who had been elevated to the Supreme Court
of Pennsylvania since that time. Cosgrove became purchasing agent for a
large hospital and remained a useful member of society for the rest of
his life. (Submitted by Kelley Kimball)
DETRICK-Mrs. Holdren
Died in Hospital-Mrs. Burr Holdren passed away at the Packer Hospital on
Thursday, February 25, aged 26 years. She had been in failing health for
several months and a few days before her demise she underwent a surgical
operation for the removal of a tumor. Funeral services were conducted by
the Rev. T. R. Warnock at the Skinners Eddy M.E. Church on Sunday afternoon
and interment was made in the Lacey Street cemetery. Besides her husband,
the deceased is survived by two little children, a boy and a girl. Also
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Detrick, of Skinners Eddy, and two brothers,
Howard of Waverly, and Bert, of Binghamton. Submitted by Patty Shumway
pshumway@epix.net
DICKINSON, Grant -
Middlebury Farmer Dies Trying To Save Valuables in Burning Home (1935 is
penciled in) Grant Dickinson, 45-year-old Middlebury farmer, lost his life
at 1:30 a. m. Monday when he re-entered his burning home to remove money
and valuable papers after he had accompanied his wife to a place of safety.
His charred body was not recovered until the flames died down enough to
permit entry several hours later. Mr. and Mrs. Dickinson and Albert Baker,
a hired man, were aroused by the fire shortly before 1:30. They fled from
the house in their night clothing and Dickinson ran across the road to
the home of Harold Barnhart to secure help. While neighbors worked to prevent
spread of the flames, Dickinson announced he intended to reenter the house
to get the valuables from a trunk in his bedroom. He ran in and the neighbors
watched with growing fear as the flames mounted and the man did not reappear.
The fire was of such intensity that none could enter to try to rescue him.
When it was possible to go into the nearly destroyed house, Dickinson was
found face down in the bedroom near the trunk he sought to save. It was
believed he had moved it a short distance before death struck him down.
The cause of death has not been ascribed. He may have been suffocated,
it was said, or to have fallen a victim to a heart attack brought on by
the excitement and exertion of moving the trunk. The body has been removed
to the Evans funeral home at Wellsboro. His wife is his only surviver.
Submitted by Barb Conrad
FEE-Andrew Fee, postmaster
at Wyalusing, died from heart disease Tuesday morning, while attending
to official duties. Waverly Free Press-March 7, 1885-Stephanie Johnston.
FIALKIEWICZ - MALLETTE
Sylvia A. Age 77, of Las Vegas, NV passed away Wednesday, October 26,
2005, after a year long battle with cancer. She was born August 23, 1928
in Buffalo, New York. A loving and caring wife, mother and friend, she
resided at 1712 West Church Street in Elmira, New York for 46 years prior
to moving to Las Vegas where she spent the last 15 years. She is survived
by her forever loving husband, Glendon L. Mallette Sr. of Las Vegas, NV;
daughter, Cynthia A. Mallette of Las Vegas, NV; daughter, Joanne L. Peele
and her husband, Larry of Santa Clarita, CA; son, Timothy R. Mallette and
wife, Laurie of Hopewell, VA; son, Kevin C. Mallette of Murphysboro, IL;
son, Glendon L. Mallette Jr. and wife, Melanie of Las Vegas, NV; daughter,
Marianne M. Melchionne of Las Vegas, NV; brother, Joseph Fialkiewicz Jr.
and wife, Rita of Lancaster, NY; brother, Frank Fialkiewicz of Lancaster,
NY; brother, Richard Fial and wife, Joan of West Falls, NY; sister, Lucy
Rizzo of Woodland Hills, CA; sister, Bernice Leonard and husband, Frank
of Elma, NY; sister, Irene Kawaler of Arnold, MO; sister, Judy Stevens
of Buffalo, NY; ten grandchildren and dear friends all across the country.
A private memorial will be held. God saw you getting tired and a cure was
not to be, so He put His arms around you and whispered, "come with me."
With tearful eyes we watched you suffer and slowly fade away. Although
we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. Your golden heart stopped
beating; hard working hands now at rest, God broke our hearts to prove
to us, "He only takes the best." Sylvia (MOM), you are forever a part of
us, and in our hearts always. While you look over us always feel our hugs
and love, until we see you again.
FULLER-Civil War Veteran
Former Resident Buried Here-Josiah O. Fuller, a veteran of the Civil War,
passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Giles Seeley, near Fairdale,
at 2 o'clock, Monday morning, July 20th, 1925, aged 83 years. For some
time he had been in poor health, owing to the infirmities of old age, and
about three weeks ago suffered a stroke of apoplexy which was the immediate
cause of his death. Funeral services were held on Wednesday forenoon from
the local Baptist church, at 11 o'clock, and interment was made at the
Lacey Street cemetery. The deceased was for many years a resident of West
Auburn, and about 15 years ago moved to Laceyville, where he continuously
resided until a little over six years ago when his wife died. Since that
time he has about divided his time with his three daughters, Mrs. W. B.
Beaumont, of Laceyville, Mrs. W. N. Elliott, of Camptown; and Mrs. Giles
Seeley, of Fairdale, who are the only surviving members of his immediate
family. During the Civil War, Mr. Fuller was a member of Company C, 263rd
Regt, Pennsylvania Volunteers, and was with his Regiment when Fort Fisher,
in North Carolina fell into the hands of the Union forces, his Regiment
taking a leading part in that memorable battle. Submitted by Patty Shumway
pshumway@epix.net
William F. GEARY,
the Northern Central brakeman who lost an arm in Southport a short time
ago died from the effects of the injury, Tuesday evening. Elmira Gazette-reprinted
in Waverly Free Press- Jan. 16, 1886-Stephanie Johnston
GORMAN-The infant
son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gorman, of Clark street, died on Friday of last
week, and the funeral was held from St. James church on Sunday. Waverly
Free Press-Feb. 28, 1885-Stephanie Johnston
TRIBUTE TO CHAS. HARDING
The following unsolicited tribute to CHARLES HARDING, a former popular
Covington resident, was written by the editor of the Fort Smith Times,
Fort Smith, Ark., where Mr. Harding resided from 1917 until his recent
death; Car Window musings By J. S. Parks It was with a feeling of deep
emotion I attended the funeral services for C. H. Harding at the First
Baptist church last Monday afternoon. Charlie Harding and I arrived in
Fort Smith about the same time in the early part of the year 1917. Both
had in mind the building of respective glass factories. The opening of
the Kibler gas field a few months previous was responsible for our appearance
in the city. Harding came from West Virginia, I from Oklahoma. It so happened
we domiciled at the same hotel. It was there our acquaintanceship started
ripening with the years into a strong friendship. Meeting as we frequently
did in the dining room, it was but natural that our conversations were
confined mostly to the hazards of new business ventures. War activities
were rampant, construction materials difficult to obtain, and the trials
and tribulations we both experienced were vexatious and exasperating. Mr.
Harding carried a master mind for making window glass. He was intimately
acquainted with every phase of the manufacturing. The plant he was constructing
was the last word so far as the making of hand-blown window glass was concerned.
His success as an operator was immediately demonstrated as soon as his
plant went into production the latter part of the summer. His weekly payroll
became one of the largest of any industry in the city. Several enlargements
of the plant followed. Early in 1920 fire destroyed a large unit. It was
immediately rebuilt. Mr. Harding recognized early that machine blown glass
would soon supplant the hand-made method. Without hesitation he shifted
at great expense to the new order. In doing ss he became confronted with
certain patent infringements. Harding's genius and inventive mind asserted
itself. In no time he had machinery of his own design in operation, vastly
superior and of such novel construction as to dispel the efforts of any
one to interfere with it. When the slack demand for window glass came later
and regular channels stopped buying, Mr. Harding's alertness again came
into the picture. He succeeded in establishing a window glazing industry
alongside of his factory, which became the largest industry of its kind
in the southland, thus affording a ready and handy outlet for the product
his plant was producing. With the coming of the depression in 1930 Mr.
Harding again demonstrated his keen business foresight. A still newer process
for the making of window glass had been developed in France. It was known
as the drawn sheet method. It was in the experimental stage and costly
to install. Mr. Harding took the chance. This new and modern equipment
found lodgment in the big plant out on Midland boulevard and stands today
as a monument of his life-long endeavor. Charlie Harding's life was one
of right in all the years I knew him. My heart was sorely saddened at his
passing. In Forest Park he lies quietly asleep. May the twilight dews fall
gently and moisten his turfy bed. Submitted by Barb Conrad
(Hayes) - Mrs. H. C. Hayes, wife of postmaster Hayes,
of Athens, died Tuesday evening, after several weeks' illness. Waverly
Free Press-March 31, 1885-Stephanie Johnston
HERRICK - Innie, the
little daughter of Hugh T. Herrick, died at 10 o'clock Sunday morning after
a brief illness, aged two years and one month. She was in her usual health
the day before her demise, and her sudden taking off was a severe and unlooked
for sorrow to her parents. Waverly Free Press-March 14, 1885-Stephanie
Johnston
(Horton) - Mrs. Lottie Horton, of Horseheads, was killed
instantly by Erie No. 6, Thursday evening. She was driving along Railroad
avenue in Elmira, when her horse became unmanageable on the approach of
the train, and backed the carriage so close to the track that the train
struck it, throwing her out and breaking her neck. Another lady was with
her but escaped injury. Waverly Free Press-March 14, 1885-Stephanie Johnston
JAYNE-Edward Jayne
Passes Away at Laceyville-Edward M. Jayne of Laceyville, departed this
life, May 6, 1928?, at the age of 75 years. He was born at Mehoopany, the
son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Jayne and spent his early years on
Jayne's Bend. His vocation was farming, to which he devoted all of his
time. He united with the Methodist Episcopal church at Mehoopany w hen
quite young and was active in that organization when his health permitted.
He was married to Miss Lilly Johnson, on June 20, 1877, hence, 50 years
was spent together by this worthy couple. On June 20, 1927, they celebrated
their Golden Wedding Anniversary at their home on Lacey Street, and a great
number of friends came to pay their respects. To this union, two children
were born, may, the wife of John Stroud, a mail agent residing at Cleveland,
Ohio, and a son, Samuel, who has been with his parents on the farm and
has very kindly and tenderly cared for them in their declining years. Mr.
and Mrs. Jayne have been wonderfully blessed in caring for three motherless
grandchildren, the children being a great comfort to them for many years.
Mr. Jayne was very industrious and honorable, having been a good citizen
and will be sadfully missed by all and especially in the home. The vacant
chair is a reminder of the loneliness that will come to this bereaved home.
He was one of the oldest members of Franklin Lodge F & A M and the
order had charge of the services at the grave with Dr. Beaumont as master
of ceremonies. The funeral was conducted by Rev. Heller, pastor of the
M.E. Church at Skinners Eddy, at the home. He spoke comforting words to
the bereaved. Submitted by Patty Shumway pshumway@epix.net
George KING, one of
the oldest and most respected residents of the town of Barton, died at
his residence about four miles north of this village on Friday, September
5th, aged seventy-two years. He had been in poor health for several years
and was respected by all who knew him. He leaves a wife and seven children.
Waverly Free Press-Sept. 13, 1884-Stephanie Johnston
LACEY-Laceyville,
June 10, 1931-Mrs. Emma Williams, a loved and respected citizen of Laceyville,
passed away on June 3rd. Mrs. Williams was born on May 3, 1844, and was
the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Lacey. On April 6th, 1865, she was married
to Napolean Mauselle. They were the parents of three children, Miss Augusta
Mauselle and Clifford Mauselle of town who survive their mother and Frederick
Mauselle who died some years ago. On November 26, 1876, Napolean Mauselle
passed away. On February 28, 1886, Mrs. Emma Mauselle was united in marriage
to Jacob Williams, who died May 20, 1907. Since that time she has lived
at the old home on Main Street. She is survived by three brothers as follows:
Arthur, Edward and William Lacey of Peoria, ILL. Funeral services were
conducted by Rev. C. M. Keen, pastor of the church of which she was a member
for a great many years. The out of town people attending the funeral were
as follows: J. W. Kasper and daughter, Mrs. J. R. Beaver of West Pittston,
Mr. and Mrs. Tracey Burgess of Stowell, Pa, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Possinger,
Mrs. Lizzie Sterling and Mrs. Emma Marbaker of West Auburn, Pa, Mr. and
Mrs. Robert Smith of Waverly, Mr. and Mrs. Lacey C. Abel, Winfield W. Lacey,
Lenna Abel of Binghamton, Mrs. J.R. White, Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Champion
of Sayre, Mrs. Agnes Burgess and Mr. and Mrs. Marble Gay of Tunkhannock.
Submitted by Patty Shumway pshumway@epix.net
LACEY-1927-Albert
N. Lacey, a well known resident of Laceyville, dropped dead at his home
on Lacey Street on Thursday of last week, heart trouble being the cause
of his death. Funeral services were held from his home last Sunday afternoon
at 2 o'clock, Rev. Warnock officiating and interment was made in Lacey
Street cemetery. Deceased is survived by three brothers, Worthy and Daniel
Lacey of Hazelton and Arthur of Laceyville, and two sisters, Mrs. Lillian
Bosworth of Forty Fort, and Mrs. Loie Allis of Wyalusing. Submitted by
Patty Shumway pshumway@epix.net
(Lament) - Minerva
M., wife of Lewis Lament, of this village, who had been an invalid for
many years, caused by being thrown from a wagon and resulting in spinal
disease, from which she had not been able to stand on her feet for four
years last Saturday, died at her home on Broad street, on Tuesday, September
9th. She was born at WilkesBarre, Pa., November 28, 1841, and had been
a member of the Disciple church for several years. She leaves a husband,
one son, and two daughters to mourn her loss. The remains were taken to
Granville, Bradford county, Pa., on Thursday for interment, the funeral
being held at Granville Centre, and was attended by a large concourse of
people from the surrounding country. Waverly Free Press-Sept. 13, 1884-Stephanie
Johnston
LEWIS, Callie (Ridge)
Mrs. Callie Lewis Ridge died Saturday evening, October 11, 1935, at her
home in Welch Settlement, of Pneumonia. She had not been well for a number
of years. She was 79 years of age. She is survived by her husband, John
Ridge, two sons, Purley and Lewis, and four grandchildren, one sister,
Mrs. Stella Brooks, of Olean, N. Y. The funeral was Wednesday afternoon
at the home, and burial in the Cherry Flats Cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Ridge
formerly lived here, in Blossburg, and in Wellsboro, and have many friends.
Submitted by Barb Conrad
MAGEE Laceyville,
May 14, 1926-Mrs. Stewart Magee passed away at the Packer hospital about
five o'clock Tuesday morning, May 10, aged 22 years. Mrs. Magee and her
husband had been living in Luzerne the past year or so, where Mr. Magee
was employed in the lumber and contracting business by his uncle, J. J.
Vanderworker. A few weeks ago, Mrs. Magee came up to visit relatives on
Spring Hill and while there was taken very ill by influenza. Four weeks
ago she was removed to the Packer hospital, where it was found that spinal
meningitis had also developed. That dreaded disease was finally conquered,
when heart trouble set in, causing her demise. The decedent is survived
by her husband and an infant son, aged about eight or nine months. Her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lyon, of Spring Hill and two brothers, William
Lyon, who lives with his parents, and Perrin Lyon, of town, also survive.
Funeral services were held at the home of the decendent's parents on Thursday
afternoon and interment was made in Spring Hill cemetery. Submitted by
Patty Shumway pshumway@epix.net
MILLER-The little
three-year-old son of J.H. Miller, of Elmira, was burned to death last
Saturday morning. He tipped over a table on which stood a lighted lamp,
breaking the lamp and spilling the oil over him which, ignited enveloping
him in a sheet of flames. His mother attempted to extinguish the flames,
when they communicated to her clothing and she was so badly burned before
help arrived. that she died that day. She was a niece of Mrs. C. C. Brooks,
of this village. Waverly Free Press-Feb.28, 1885-Stephanie Johnston
NILES, Wilson B. -
Funeral Of Wilson Niles The funeral of Wilson B. Niles, held Friday afternoon
at his home at Lawrence Corners, was one of the largest attended home funerals
ever held in this vicinity. Friends filled the home and stood on the porch
and lawn during the service, which was conducted by the Rev. Orey Crippen,
of Tioga. The profusion of beautiful floral offerings bore mute tribute
to the esteem in which Mr. Niles was held. Mr. Niles was active in civic
affairs of his community and held several important offices. He was school
director of Rutland township for 18 years, supervisor for six years, and
a director of the Tioga County Grange Mutual Fire Insurnace Company and
had held various offices in Tioga Valley Grange, of which he was a member
for many years. Besides his widow, Mrs. ANNA SMITH NILES, he is survived
by a daughter, Mrs. Clarence Brown. Two granddaughters, Mrs. L. D. Jones
and Mrs. Arlene McClure, a grandson, Carl Brown; two greatgrandsons, Larry
Roe and Bryce Larue Jones, all of Rutland; one sister, Mrs. Lamont Wood,
of Elmira; four brothers, Floyd and Nathan Niles, of Mansfield; Ed. Niles,
of Newberry, Mich., and Verne Niles, Manistique, Mich., and two half-brothers,
Russell Niles, of Lambs Creek, and Samuel Niles, of Elmira. Submitted by
Barb Conrad
PARISH-John Parish-June,
1931-John Parish, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Parish of Herrickville, died
yesterday at the Robert Packer Hospital following an extended illness.
The funeral services will be held at the Herrickville M. E. Church at 2
o'clock Wednesday afternoon in charge of the Rev. H. M. Savacool. Burial
will be in the East Herrick cemetery with LeRay Lodge, No. 471, F. &
A. M. in charge of the services at the grave. The deceased was 28 years
of age. Submitted by Patty Shumway pshumway@epix.net
William PARKIN, father
of Mrs. W.H. Noble, of this village, died at his home in Lansing, Tompkins
county, on Sunday, March 15, 1885, aged seventy-eight years. He was born
in Sunderland, England, and had resided near Ovid for forty years. He leaves
an aged wife, three sons and three daughters. Waverly Free Press-March
31, 1885-Stephanie Johnston
PHINNEY-1927-Benjamin
D. Phinney an esteemed and highly respected citizen of this place, died
at his home on Wednesday, July 6, aged 69 years. Funeral services were
held at the Baptist Church on Saturday afternoon and interment was made
in the Lacey Street cemetery with Masonic ceremonies, the deceased being
a member of Franklin Lodge, F. and A. M. of this place. Submitted by Patty
Shumway pshumway@epix.net
The body of Lucy Probst, of Elmira was found in the old
canal basin in that city, on Wednesday morning. It is thought she was insane
and wandered to that place, when becoming cold and numb, she fell and perished
from the extreme cold. Waverly Free Press-Jan. 16, 1886-Stephanie Johnston
RANDALL-The funeral
of the late Isaac Randall of Sayre, will be held from the M.E. church of
that place at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday. Mr. Randall was seventy-one years
of age. Waverly Free Press-Feb. 28, 1885-Stephanie Johnston
Morris RIDGEWAY, of
Sayre, an employee of the Lehigh Valley railroad company, was run over
by the cars and instantly killed at Coxton, Sunday night. Waverly Free
Press-March 14, 1885-Stephanie Johnston
ROSENCRANCE-Mrs. Charles
Tillman Passes Away after Pneumonia Attack-Mrs. Emily Tillman, wife of
Charles Tillman, of Sayre, Pa, died on Tuesday afternoon, February 26,
1929, after an attack of pneumonia. Mrs. Tillman was the daughter of Jacob
and Matilda Rosencrance and was raised on Indian Hill. Shortly after her
marriage, the Tillman's moved to Sayre, where they have since resided.
Mrs. Tillman was a highly respected lady and leaves, besides her husband
and one daughter, many relatives and friends to mourn her loss. Funeral
services will be held at the Tillman home, in Sayre, at 1p.m. on Saturday.
Mrs. Tillman was the third from the Rosencrance family to pass away from
pneumonia in thirteen days. Her sister, Mrs. Dorlesta Morrow, died February
13, 1929, and her brother Gilbert Rosencrance died on February 20, 1929.
Submitted by Patty Shumway pshumway@epix.net
ROWE-1931-Eliza Jane
Rowe, aged three and one half months, died last evening at the home of
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter L. Rowe in Orwell township. Private funeral
services will be held at the home Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Submitted
by Patty Shumway pshumway@epix.net
RUGER-Laceyville,
Aug. 3, 1931-Miss Jennie Ruger of Laceyville Dies, Miss Jennie Ruger, who
resided at the home of her brother, Vernon Ruger, on Edinger Hill, died
at the Tioga County General Hospital, Waverly, at 5:30 a.m. today. Funeral
services will be held at the home of her brother, Vernon, Wednesday at
3:30. Burial will be in the Lacey Street Cemetery here. Submitted by Patty
Shumway pshumway@epix.net
SCHERMERHORN-1927-William
Schermerhorn, age 64 years, died Monday morning from blood poisoning at
the Peoples Hospital at Sayre. The funeral was held from the home of his
brother Lyman, at Sayre. Rev. Shepson pastor of the Baptist church of Sayre
officiating. The body was taken to Laceyville Wednesday morning by undertaker
Perley Morse and interment was made in Lacey Street cemetery, Rev. Freeman,
pastor of Skinners Eddy Methodist Church having charge at the grave. Deceased
is survived by three brothers, Lyman of Sayre, Julius of Arizona, George
and Arthur of Laceyville and two sisters, Mrs. George Lacey of Sayre and
Mrs. Anna Howard of St. Louis. Submitted by Patty Shumway pshumway@epix.net
SECHRIST, Abraham
LeRoy - Troy - Abraham LeRoy Sechrist, 49, of this place, died at the Veterans'
Hospital in New York City last Saturday. Surviving are his wife, MAE PURHEN
SECHRIST; two children, Beverly and Eleanor, at home; and the following
sisters and brothers: Mrs. Anna Ritter, of Liberty; Mrs. Jenny Henry, of
Colorado; Mrs. Ella Alexander, of Liberty; Mrs. John McLaughlin, of Marsh
Hill; Mrs. Nina Smith, of Blossburg; Mrs. Iona Lewis, of Elmira; Mrs. Esther
Covert, of Hughesville; Henry and Edward Sechrist, of Roaring Branch, and
Elmer Sechrist, of Ralston. Submitted by Barb Conrad
SLUYTER - The father
of Alphonso Sluyter, who resides on the farm of Jas. D. Buley, on West
Hill, fell dead on Monday, while out in a field. He was in his usual health
when he left the house, and the cause of his death is supposed to have
been old age, he being about eighty-four years old. His remains were taken
to Elmira, on THursday and were buried in the family lot in Woodlawn cemetery.
Waverly Free Press-March 211, 1885-Stephanie Johnston.
SNOVER-1927-The death
of Vern Snover occurred at his late home, where he has resided for many
years on the road between Skinners Eddy and South Auburn, on Sunday evening,
April 24, at about 8 o'clock. He was 50 years of age and has been in poor
health for some time. His death removes from that community one of its
best citizens. The funeral was held from the late home on Thursday afternoon
at 2 o'clock and burial was made in Lacey Street cemetery. Submitted by
Patty Shumway pshumway@epix.net
Miss Flora STRAUSE,
died at the home of her mother on Broad street, on Wednesday evening of
last week, aged twenty-seven years, after an illness of eight weeks from
nervous prostration. She was a most exemplary young woman, and her demise
has cast a gloom over a large circle of relatives and friends. The funeral
was held from the Baptist church at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Rev. S.T. Ford officiating.
her mother, two sisters and two brothers, survive her, and have the sympathy
of all in their bereavement. Geo. P. Strause, of Titusville, Pa., Frank
Strause of Rochelle, Ill., and Mrs. Geo. Barnes and husband of Worcester,
Mass., brothers and sister of Flora Strause, were present at her funeral,
and spent some days with friends here. Waverly Free Press-Sept. 20. 1884-Stephanie
Johnston
(Sullivan)-The funeral of Mrs. John Sullivan was held
from St. James church on Tuesday morning, Rev. J. Brady, officiating. She
leaves a husband and two small children to mourn her loss, who have the
sympathy of a large circle of friends. Waverly Free Press-March 7, 1885-Stephanie
Johnston
(Torrence), Mary -
Mrs. Mary Torrence, late of 125 Partridge Street, died Sunday, Nov. 17,
1935, at 1:45 p. m. Survivors are two sons, William and Robert and one
daughter, Mary Elizabeth of Elmira; two sisters, Mrs. Harry Espey and Mrs.
B. J. Denson of Elmira; two aunts, Miss Matty Trimble and Mrs. George F.
Ellis of Elmira, and one niece, Mrs. Gordon Lamb of Elmira. The body is
in the Wilson funeral home and will be removed to family home this afternoon.
Funeral service in the family home Tuesday at 2:30 p. m. Burial was in
Woodlawn Cemetery. Submitted by Barb Conrad
VANATTA-Peter VanAtta,
father of Clarance VanAtta, of this village, died at his residence two
miles north of Barton village, on Sunday last. The funeral was held from
the M.E. church, Barton, on Tuesday. Waverly Free Press-March 14, 1885-Stephanie
Johnston
WAKELY-Mrs. E. M.
Blakeslee, one of our oldest and most highly respected residents, passed
away after a very brief illness at her home here at 1:15 o'clock Saturday
morning, July 23, 1927, aged 81 years last September. The deceased had
been about her home as usual the day before her death, which was probably
caused by a hemorrhage. On Saturday afternoon services were conducted by
the Rev. B. E. Brown in the local Baptist church of which the deceased
has been a devoted and consistent member for very nearly sixty-two years.
Interment was made in the Lacey Street cemetery. Besides her aged husband
the deceased is survived by one brother, J. M. Wakely of town and two sisters,
Mrs. Jane Bunnell of Springville and Mrs. Sarah Conrad of Elmira Heights.
Submitted by Patty Shumway pshumway@epix.net
WARD-August 2, 1928-G.
B. M. Ward of Laceyville Died-Prized Correspondent of the Review Expires
Result Stroke. G. B. M. Ward of Laceyville, known by thousands of people
not only in Wyoming and Bradford Counties, but along the whole Lehigh Valley
system, died in the Packer Hospital at Sayre yesterday morning at 5:20
as the result of a stroke of apoplexy which he suffered Tuesday evening.
Up to that time he had been in his usual good health. "Mac", as he was
known far and wide, was for many years a telegraph operator for the Lehigh
Valley and was stationed at various points at all of which he became well
acquainted. At one time also he owned and edited a weekly newspaper at
Laceyville which he called the Laceyville Messenger and had in conjunction
with it a job printing shop. He had a style of writing all his own and
that together with the fact that everyone around the countryside knew him
and in turn was known by him, made his paper very readable. It enjoyed
a large circulation for some years, but finally Mr. Ward gave it up and
became correspondent for several daily and weekly papers, among them The
Daily Review, for which he has written for years. He was one of the most
prized correspondents of this paper. His sense of humor and manner of writing,
weekly turned commonplace incidents into items of interest to people not
only in Laceyville, but throughout the entire territory served by The Daily
Review. In fact the Laceyville news letter was read regularly by many people
who had never seen Laceyville and probably never had any relatives or friends
living there. Mr. Ward was a staunch Democrat and was appointed postmaster
at Laceyville under the Wilson administration. He served with such satisfaction
that he was continued in office for some time after the Republicans came
into power. Mr. Ward was a widower, his wife, who was Miss Belle Stephens,
a sister of Dr. Edward Stephens, a former well known Sayre physician, having
died four years ago. He had been living alone at Laceyville recently. The
only survivor is a son, Dr. Edward Ward, of Philadelphia. The funeral will
probably be directed by the Masons, but not definite announcement was given
for publication last night. Submitted by Patty Shumway pshumway@epix.net
WARNER-Laceyville,
Jan. 24, 1929-this community was shocked and saddened when a telegram came
Wednesday morning stating that Elridge Warner of New York City, son of
Mr. and Mrs. D. N. Warner, had accidentally shot himself while cleaning
a gun. His parents left on the Black Diamond Wednesday afternoon for New
York, but a telegram came stating that Mr. Warner had passed away at 5
p.m. before his parents reached his bedside. Funeral services will be held
Saturday. His is survived by his parents, his widow, one grown daughter
and one brother, Charles, also of New York City and one sister Mrs. Davis
Sinales. Much sympathy is felt for the parents and also for the family
and brother and sister. Submitted by Patty Shumway pshumway@epix.net
WOOTON-1927-George
Wooton died Friday afternoon after an illness of some time. Funeral services
were conducted in the family home Monday afternoon at 2:30, interment in
the family plot in Clapper Hill Cemetery. He was born in England, June
18, 1851, and on January 27, 1872, he married Eliza Wetton. On April 18,
1882, they sailed for America, landing in New York on May 1st. Besides
his wife, he is survived by the following children: John A. of Kingsley,
George Jr., of Montrose, Thomas H. of Connecticut, Mrs. L. M. Magee, and
Mrs. Harry Pickett of Laceyville, Olin H., at home and Harry Place, husband
of a daughter, Rose, deceased, of Scranton. Also twenty-one grandchildren
and four great-grandchildren. Mr. Wooton was a resident of this section
for many years and his genial smile will by missed by many. Submitted by
Patty Shumway pshumway@epix.net
YOUMANS, Charlotte
(KLOCK) - In the death Sunday morning, April 8, of Mrs. Charlotte Klock,
we lost one of our oldest residents and an estimable lady. She fell nine
weeks ago and has been confined to the bed since and about a week ago contracted
a cold and was too weak to throw it off. She was the daughter of the late
John and Sarah Youmans, was born in Richmond township August 14, 1847,
attended the old Mansfield Academy, and was married to EDWIN KLOCK in June,
1866, and four children were born to them: Martha (Mrs. W. B. Armington),
of Oberlin, Ohio; Charles Klock, of Cleveland, Ohio; Cora Mrs. A. J. Richards),
of Covington, and Ed. Klock, of Fort Smith, Ark. They moved from the farm,
now the Dean Phelps' place, to Covington fifty-nine years ago, and have
always been interested in the helpful things of the town. She was a faithful
and active member of the Church of Christ, and was a much loved Sunday
school teacher, always having a class. The funeral was held (this) Wednesday
afternoon from her late home, the Klock-Richards home, at 2:30 o'clock
and burial was in the Grey cemetery. Besides the sons and daughters, she
is survived by one step-daughter, Mrs. Ella Johnson, of Towanda, and four
grandchildren. She will be greatly missed in the home and by her neighbors
and relatives.
Gerald
Miller 1912-1994
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