| An exchange says some people go to church to weep, others
to sleep. Some go their wives to please, their conscience others go to
ease. Some go to tell their woes, others go to show their clothes. Boys
go the girls to squeeze, girls go the boys to tease—Many go for sage reflections;
precious few to help collections. |
| EAST SULLIVAN ITEMS Mrs. Charley Beardslee was seriously
hurt by being thrown over the bank on Bailey Hill while on her way to Troy
with her son and family some days ago. They were in a democrat wagon and
all went over except Mrs. Ed. Beardslee, who jumped with one child in her
arms. The team, wagon and all, went down the bank. This accident happened
on the very spot where Mrs. Joseph Card was thrown and killed three weeks
ago. Mrs. Beardslee is some better at this writing but is yet in a critical
condition. |
| JULIA ANN SMITH Julia Ann Smith, widow of Isaac Smith, of
Sullivan died on Dec 24, in the 75th year of her age. The funeral took
place at the house on Dec. 26, with interment at Gray’s Valley cemetery.
Death came from a sudden breaking down, due to old age, she being confined
to her bed but five days. As soon as her condition was realized Hobart
Webster, of Elizabeth, NJ, whose home was with Mrs. Smith from infancy
until a few years ago, was sent for. He came at once and stayed with her
until the end. She was the last of her family, her husband having died
two years ago, and her two daughters—Mrs. B. C. Smith and Mrs. O. O. Dodge—five
years ago. During the past four years her son-in-law, O. O. Dodge, has
been with her and ministered to her every want. Mrs. Smith was a woman
of many noble, Christian virtues, and she will not only be missed by a
large circle of friends, but by many a poor person who has been assisted
by reason of her generosity. (handwritten on article 1902) |
| Mrs. A. S. Asley had the misfortune to fall down stairs
and put her shoulder out of joint, besides receiving several cuts and bruises. |
| One of the boys who recently left Chickamanga for the new
camp at Lexington, Ky., says the following was one of the songs in Camp
Thomas: “Backward, turn backward, oh time, in your flight, feed me on grub
again just for a night; I am so weary of sole-leather steak, petrified
hardtack a sledge could not break, tomatoes and beans in a watery bath,
salt-pork as strong as Goliath of Gath; weary of starving on what I can’t
eat, chewing up rubber and calling it meat. Backward, turn backward, for
weary I am, give me a whack at my grandmamma’s jam; let me drink milk that
has never been skimmed, let me eat butter whose hair has been trimmed;
let me have once more an old-fashioned pie, then I’ll be ready to go south
and die.” |
| TELLS HOW IT HAPPENED. An Authoritative Statement of the
Rutland Shooting Affair Mr. G. J. Morrell, of Rutland, the tragic death
of whose son was noted in our last issue, sends us the following version
of the sad affair: Freddie Furman and his cousin and bosom friend, Frankie
Morrell, went hunting as was their custom on days when not in school. They
returned from their sport about three o’clock to the Morrell boy’s home;
had luncheon, got the consent of Mr. Morrell to take them to a concert
given at Daggetts Mills that evening; they agreed to help each other with
their chores. With this in view they went to the barn where the accident
occurred. Freddie went to put his gun up when in someway the gun was discharged.
Frankie says,"I am shot.” The boys went to the house together, Frankie
walking unsupported, told his parents he was shot, but Freddie was not
to blame. Freddie who was nearly crazed with grief was sent for Dr. O.
S. Nye of Roseville who sent for Squires of Elmira and Voorhess, of Daggetts
Mills, to |
| MANSFIELD Special to the Star Gazette Mansfield, Aug 27.
Mrs. Ada Smith and Mrs. Trins of Katkins is spending a week or two with
Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Smith at their home in ?(unreadable)— |
| Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Smith and little grandson Raymon F. Hodges
spent the past week with friends at Elk Run. Elmer Updike gave his Elmira
friends a delightful afternoon ride in his large touring car visiting the
Smith Sanitarium thence to Roseville and Austinville. Dr. Smith’s Sanitarium
is a magnificent large building standing on the Hillside overlooking surrounding
country and containing about one hundred rooms which are well occupied. |
| Mr. Judson Squire died at his home after a short illness,
Saturday, August 4, aged 86 years. |
| F. L. Wood of Elmira, visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
S. L. Wood last Sunday. |
| There will be a watermelon social at J. B. McConnell’s next
Friday night, August 10th. Everyone invited. |
| Miss Nettie Wilson, of Mansfield, has been visiting friends
here for a few days the past week. |
| Mr. Reuben Squire and A. M. Morrison are visiting friends
in Elmira this week. |
| Mr. and Mrs. Edgerton have returned from a week’s visit
to friends in Caton and Corning. |
| (Warner) |
STRICKEN WITH PARALYSIS The Trumansburg Sentinel prints
the following particulars of the death and burial of the wife of Rev. F.
M. Warner, formerly of the Mainesburg-Elk Run charges. At the temperance
lecture in Jacksonville given by J. E. N. Backus last Tuesday evening,
while singing, “Throw out the Life Line,” at the words “some one is sinking,”
Mrs. Rev. F. M. Warner sank down, and soon friends found that she had been
stricken with paralysis. She was removed to the parsonage where it was
observed she was beyond recovery, never having gained consciousness, and
passed over the river at 2:30 a.m. she leaves a husband and six children
and a large circle of loving friends to mourn her loss. Sister Warner was
an active member of the church, Epworth League and the W. C. T. U. where
she will be greatly missed. The sympathy of this community is extended
to the bereaved family. The funeral was held at the church Saturday at
10 a.m., Rev. J. E. Hermans, officiating, assisted by Rev. Mogg and Gee
of Ithaca, Hughton and Boyd of Trumansburg., and Dr. E. M. Mills of Elmira.
The remains were laid at rest in East Lawn Cemetery at Ithaca.,completely
enveloped in very choice flowers. The pew of Mrs. Warner was beautifully
draped in mourning with large Easter Lilies standing where she was always
to be found on the Sabbath. Appropriate resolutions adopted by the Epworth
League are also given. |
| (Webster) |
BROKE HER ARM Mrs. S. S. Webster broke her left arm last
Thursday by falling upon an icy walk near the residence of Edw. H. Roy. |
| ASHLEY-WILSON |
In Wellsboro, Dec. 13, 1899 by Rev. N. L. Reynolds, Mr.
Wells O. Ashley of Sullivan and Miss Mary Wilson of Mansfield, Pa. |
| AUSTIN |
business—first with Baldwin Parkhurst, then with H. E. Bartlett,
and later with Recorder H. J. Ripley. Some three or four years ago he entered
the employ of F. L. Landon, and later became a partner with him in what
was called the Keystone View Company. About the first of September, while
representing the company in Pennsboro, West Virginia, Mr. Austin was taken
sick and returned to his home and family at Allentown. Instead of improving
he grew steadily worse. Everything that loving friends could suggest or
medical skill accomplish was done for him, but without avail, as the disease
proved fatal Oct. 9th. The remains were brought to his old home at Mainesburg,
in private conveyance, by his nephew, L. E. Austin, who went to see him
about a week before his death. Mr. Austin was a faithful member of the
M. E. Church and also an honored and respected member of Mainesburg Lodge,
No. 757, I.O.O.F. The funeral services were held at the M. E. Church, Elder
Troxel officiating. The burial services were conducted by his brother Odd
Fellows. Deceased leaves a widow, one child and four brothers—Luther and
Jesse, of Mainesburg; Daniel of California, and Aaron of Colorado—besides
many near and dear friends who sincerely mourn his loss. Mainesburg, Pa.,
Oct 14, 1893 (SRGP 05961) Mainesburg Cemetery |
| AUSTIN-SMITH |
WEDDING BELLS AT MAINESBURG Another commencement week wedding
was that at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Austin,
at Mainesburg, of their daughter, Miss Lettie Austin, and Mr. Louis N.
Smith of Waverly, NY. The ceremony was impressively performed by the Rev.
W. E. Shugg, on Wednesday evening, the 18th inst. In the presence of about
thirty-five near relatives and friends. The house was beautifully decorated
with laurel, ferns and roses. As Miss Grace Rumsey played the wedding march
the bride and groom entered the room and stood on a rug of roses, presented
by the bride’s pupils, beneath a bell of white roses suspended from an
arch of laurel. The bride was gowned in white silk. The ceremony was brief,
but impressive, the collation following was a very fine one, most daintily
served. For their wedding trip Mr. and Mrs. Smith went by way of Troy to
New York and Boston. Returning they will enjoy a daylight trip up the Hudson.
They will reside in Waverly, where it is the earnest hope of their host
of friends they may enjoy a full measure of conjugal felicity and unstinted
worldly prosperity. |
| AUSTIN-WHITING |
—In Mansfield, Pa., December 2, 1902, Mr. Frank Austin of
Richmond Township, Pa., and Miss Blanch Whiting of Mansfield. |
| AYERS |
(SRGP 07663) Removed to Oakwood Cemetery Page |
| BALLARD |
A death in Sullivan that carried a message of sadness to
many hearts was that at an early hour Monday morning of James, only son
of Mr. and Mrs. Adelbert Ballard, in the nineteenth year of his age. The
deceased was a young man of sterling worth and unusual promise. He had
been ill but ten days, of that justly dreaded disease pneumonia. The funeral
is to be held today from his late home on the State Road. (SRGP 07089) |
| BURLEY |
Mr. George Barley, son of Wells Barley, died at the home
of his parents a mile and half west of this boro, at 4:50 yesterday (Tuesday)
afternoon, after a week’s illness of pneumonia, following a run of the
grip. He had been teaching at Germania, and attended the Potter County
Institute, at Coudersport, week before last. Upon returning to Germania
he complained of feeling so badly that he concluded to come on home, which
he did, arriving here on Tuesday of last week, after a hard day’s journey.
The following day found him suffering from a severe attack of pleuro-pneumonia,
from which he died as above stated. Mr. Barley graduated from the Normal
School in the class of 1891, and was much esteemed by his acquaintances.
His bereaved parents have the sympathy of all in their hour of crushing
sorrow. The funeral ceremonies will be held at his late home, at 2 o’clock
Thursday. |
| BEACH |
and who now, after more than 40 years of wedded life, mourns
his death. He was converted to God in 1860, under the preaching of his
father, and united at once with the Methodist church, walking in Christian
fellowship with the same until the day of his death. He was an officer
in the church for many years and by his wise counsel, faithfulness to duty
and generosity was a great help to the church of God. His last illness
was severe, the nature of his malady, cancer of the stomach, causing him
untold suffering, yet it was borne with patience and Christian fortitude,
his greatest anxiety being for the welfare of loved ones ministering to
him. He talked calmly of the future, arranged all his earthly affairs,
and attended to the details of his funeral, selecting the text for the
sermon, the bearers, etc. His funeral was largely attended at the church
of his choice on Tuesday afternoon, and was in charge of Rev. G. E. Hutchings
and Rev. W. G. Hull, of Lyons, NY, the latter delivering the sermon from
III Cor. 5:1, in accordance with the wish of the deceased. Excellent music
was rendered, and many floral tributes attested the sympathy of loving
friends. The body was laid to rest in Oakwood Cemetery to await the resurrection
morning. He leaves to mourn the loss of a kind husband and a true father,
a widow and two sons, Newton M. and Colie J., and also three brothers,
three sisters, and numerous relatives and friends. |
| BENSON-MOORE |
Pretty Home Wedding in Rutland Last Wednesday United in
marriage at the home of the bride’s parents on Wednesday evening, Sept.
7th, 1898, Miss Cora Benson, the accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Nathan Benson, of Rutland, to George C. Moore son of Mr. and Mrs. A. E.
Moore of Austinville, Pa. At 8 o’clock, as the wedding march was being
played by Miss Erie Daggett, of Daggets, the bridal couple entered the
parlor and were united beneath an arch of golden rod by Rev. Hyde, of Mainesburg,
Pa. The bride was dressed in Castor Lansdown trimmed with lace, and carried
a bouquet of roses. Miss Helen Benson and Burke Garrison, of Rutland, Pa.,
acted as bridesmaid and groomsman. The house was tastefully decorated with
flowers. The presents were many and useful. There were about seventy five
present consisting of friends and relatives from Austinville, Rutland,
Daggetts and Patterson, NJ. At 8:30 a sumptuous repast was served to which
all did ample justice. They will commence housekeeping on a farm near Austinville |
| BIXBY-McCONNELL |
. At the Oakwood Avenue M. E. Parsonage, Elmira Heights,
NY Sept 13, 1899, by the Rev. C. E. Furgeson, Mr. Olen T. Bixby of Sylvania,
and Miss Mae McConnell, of Sullivan. |
| BORDEN |
SUDDEN DEATH AT TIOGA Tioga, July 17. —Dr. Henry H. Borden
died suddenly at his home here yesterday (Monday) afternoon, aged 76 years.
Dr. Borden was on his way down town after dinner when he was attacked by
heart disease. After sitting down on the sidewalk to rest for a few moments
he resumed his walk. Upon arriving at his store he grew rapidly worse and
lived but a few moments after being taken home. Dr. Borden was among the
county’s best known physicians having practiced his profession in Tioga
for nearly forty years. He enjoyed the respect of all who knew him. He
had held various local offices, such as burgess, school director, and justice
of the peace, and had repeatedly served upon the boro council. During the
rebellion he acted as medical examiner of recruits. He is survived by a
widow and four children: Harry Borden of Honeoye Falls, NY; Dr. Charles
Borden of Marion, Ind.; Mrs. C. H. Wickham of Hornellsville and Mrs. I.
F. Moore of New York City. The funeral will be held tomorrow (Thursday)afternoon
at 2 o’clock. |
| BRACE |
Mrs. Susie Watkins, youngest daughter of Deacon N. E. Brace,
died at her home in Richmond after a very brief illness, aged about 21
years. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Chas. DeWoody, of Mansfield.
Feb. 2d, 1890 she joined the Baptist church at Bailey Creek, in which she
had been a faithful Sunday School scholar since childhood. She was organist
for a number of years and will be greatly missed in the choir. Only two
short months ago she was united in marriage to Mr. S. E. Watkins, whose
home is once more desolate. A gloom has fallen over the hearts of a loving
husband and a large circle of friends, and while “we long for the touch
of a vanished hand, and the sound of a voice that is still,” we feel we
have one more cord to bind us to heaven, one more dear one waiting to greet
us on the other shore. |
| BRACE |
Norman Brace died Friday evening last at the home of his
son, Edson Brace, at Painter Run, aged 75 years. Mr. Brace had been in
feeble health for a number of years and steadily failing. His demise was
therefore not unexpected. He is survived by four sons and a daughter—Edson,
Charles,. Eugene, and Hilton Brace and Emma (Mrs. David Stone). The funeral
was held on Sunday at Lawrence Corners, the Rev. Paul Smith officiating. |
| BRACE-COOK |
At Pine City, NY, Sept 28, 1898 by Rev. C. A. Stone, Mr.
William N. Brace of Mansfield, Pa. and Miss Georgia Cook of Rutland, Pa. |
| BREWSTER |
Mr. O. T. Brewster died yesterday morning, Dec. 13, at 10:30,
at his home in Sullivan, aged 78 years. Deceased had been ill for several
months. He was a native of Connecticut. He was a member of the Elk Run
M. E. Church and enjoyed the repsect of a large circle of acquaintances.
His wife died several years ago. The surviving members of his immediate
family are Mrs. S. G. Mudge, Mrs. Horace Hager and Leda, at home and Mr.
Philo Brewster. The funeral is to be held on Thursday at 11 o’clock from
the home. (SRGP 07089 Brewster Cemetery) |
| BRYANT |
Mr. Samuel V. Bryant, whose death from dropsy was briefly
noted in last weeks Advertiser, was born in Orange County, NY, December
4, 1822. He came to this county when he was eight years old, and spent
the greater part of his life in Covington Township. In 1892 he moved to
Richmond Township, where he resided at the time of his demise. He was much
interested in the work of the Grange which he joined in 1874. He was ever
an upright citizen, honest in all his dealings. He married Maria Frost
October 3, 1843. Of their six children—one son and five daughters—three
are living. December 29, 1883, three years after the death of his first
wife, he was united in marriage with Mrs. Jane M. Henderson of Richmond,
who survives him. The funeral was conducted by the Rev. Leon Reynolds. |
| BRYANT |
SRGP 05654 - Removed to Wood Cemetry Page |
| BURTON |
Leonard Burton, son of James R. Burton, of Richmond, was
united in marriage July 3d with Miss Cora, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry
VanNocken of Rutland. |
| CARD |
Mr. Henry B. Card, the prominent Sullivan resident who has
been steadily failing for a number of weeks, expired early last Friday
morning at his home, aged about 82 years. He leaves a widow, one daughter,
Mrs. Frank Beardsley and two sons, Mr. H. B. Card of Sullivan, and Mr.
Charles Card of Sylvania. The funeral was held on Sunday; burial at Sylvania. |
| CLEVELAND |
DEATH OF M. S. CLEVELAND - Malon S. Cleveland died at his
home on Sunday, Nov. 20, 1898, aged 57 years and 11 months. His wife died
four years ago. They leave seven children, having buried two—Albert of
Plainview, Nebraska, Mrs. Wallace Sherman, Mrs. Clarence Smith, Cora, Bird,
Ray and Ralph. He was a brother of Harvey Cleveland, of Sullivan, Horace,
of Bradford, McKean County and Salina Cleveland of Elk Run. He was a prosperous
farmer, a member of the G.A.R. and has faithfully discharged the duties
of various township offices. An upright man has gone. None speak of his
character, but mention his virtues. He was kind and loving in his family
and true to his friends, who are legion. Dearest father thou has left us,
And
the loss we deeply mourn;But ‘tis God who has bereaved us, Gone to meet
our Mother. |
| COBB |
Mrs. Allen McConnell died last Sunday morning at her home
on the Newtown road, aged 35 years, one month and six days. She had been
ill two weeks. Deceased was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Cobb of Mill
Creek, and a sister of Mrs. William West of Mill Creek,and Mrs. S. N. Woodard
of Augusta, Montana. She had long been a member of the Methodist church
of this boro, and enjoyed the cordial esteem of a large circle of acquaintances.
Besides her husband, Mrs. McConnell leaves three daughters and three sons,
the eldest 16 and the youngest 5 years old. The funeral services will be
held today at 1 o’clock from the M. E. Church, the Rev. George E. Hutchings
officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. |
| COLBY |
J. W. COLBY After a lingering illness, Sunday morning, Feb
25th J. W. Colby, of Rutland, joined the great majority on the other side
of the dark river. Mr. Colby was upright in matters of business, a kind
father and an obliging neighbor—a man whose demise is regretted by a large
circle of friends. He leaves a widow, two sons and two daughters. The funeral
was held yesterday from 11 o’clock from the house, and at 2 o’clock from
the M. E. Church at Roseville |
| CONNELLY |
CONNELLY—In Sullivan, July 22, 1899, to Mr. and Mrs. Walter
Connelly, a son |
| CORNELL-HOLLY |
CORNELL-HOLLY—At the M. E. Parsonage in Mainesburg, July
3, 1894, by Rev. H. B. Troxell, Mr. Geo. M. Cornell of Austinville, Pa.,
and Miss Ella Holly of Mansfield. |
| CUNNINGHAM |
David Cunningham, formerly of Jackson but for the past twelve
or fifteen years of this borough, died at his home on Academy Street early
last Saturday morning, aged about 70 years. Deceased had been ailing for
some time. The funeral was held on Sunday, the Rev. Paul Smith officiating.
The remains were taken to Maple Ridge in Jackson for burial. |
| CURTIS |
KILLED AT TIADAGHTON Arthur Curtis, of This Boro, the Victim
of a Fatal Railroad Accident Arthur Curtis, of this boro, has for several
years at intervals when extra help was needed, been employed as a brakeman
on the Fall Brook railroad, with headquarters at Corning. Last Friday evening
at Tiadaghton, while his train was lying in a switch, he stepped out on
the main track and was fatally injured by being struck and thrown against
a nearby car by the locomotive of a passing express train. He had been
cautioned to lookout for the train then due, but for some unaccountable
reason did not get off the track in time. His skull was crushed and he
was otherwise so badly injured that he lived only a few hours. Deceased
was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Curtis. Besides his parents and several
brothers and sisters, he is survived by a widow and two young children.
He was a jovial companionable young man of industrious habits whose sudden
death was a great shock to his numerous friends and acquaintances. The
remains wee brought to this boro on Saturday and the obsequies held on
Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock, from the M. E. Church, the Rev. E. Rosengrant,
officiating. |
| DANN |
DEATH OF MR. J. B. DANN. - Mr. J. B. Dann died Thursday
evening, Oct 16, 1898, at 7:30 o’clock, at his home in Elk Run, after a
lingering illness of heart disease. Mr. Dann was one of ten children of
Baxter and Caroline Dann. He was born dec. 13th, 1834. He was united in
marriage April 4th, 1865, with Miss Susannah M. Davenport who survives
him. He united with the M. E. Church true to every Christian obligation,
a devoted husband and father, a kind neighbor, his death is sincerely mourned
by all who knew him. Besides a wife he leaves three daughters and two sons,
Mrs. F. L. Wood, of Elmira, Misses. Ella and Nettie, and Arthur J. and
Harry E. at home. The funeral was largely attended from his late home on
Sunday, the Rev. H. E. Hyde officiating. A male quartette composed of Messrs.
George Robbins, Ed. Welch, C. B. Hulslander and Chas. Strange rendered
appropriate selections for the occasion. The bearers were Messrs. Dr. Bradford,
C. Hulslander, John Styers, Foster Garrison, H. C. Updyke and J. N. Tears.
Interment in Gray’s Valley Cemetery. (SRGP 09497) |
| DANN |
(SRGP 13468 Removed to Ames Hill Cemetery Page) |
| DECKER |
Mrs. Edgar Smith died suddenly last Saturday evening at
6 o’clock at her home on Pickle Hill, aged about 35 years. Deceased was
a daughter of the late Joseph Decker, of Mill Creek. She had been in poor
health for some time. Death was due to a complication of diseases. She
leaves besides her husband, four children, the youngest a babe of six months. |
| DeWITT |
DEATH OF MARY DeWITT Mary H. DeWitt, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. J. H. DeWitt died at her home Thursday morning, March 18, 1897, nineteen
years. Mary came home on Friday,February 26 and was taken sick Sunday the
28th , while on her way to church. She was a member of the Senior class,
S. N. S., and expected to graduate at the coming Commencement. Medical
assistance was called at once, and all that skill and loving hands could
do, was done to restore her to health. But the disease, spinal meningitis,
would not release its grip, and after nearly three weeks of intense pain,
and suffering, she peacefully passed to the eternal world. Besides a father
and mother, and a half sister, she leaves a large circle of relatives and
friends to mourn, what seemed to them, her untimely death. Providence is
hard to understand, and we are inclined to ask the question, Why? But God’s
way is not our way or God’s plan our plan; but in every affliction He can
give us grace to say, "Thy will be done". Mary was a young lady who was
loved and respected by all who knew her, and the mourning friends have
the sympathy of all who knew her. She was a daughter that appreciated all
that parents could do for her, and improved all the advantages given her.
She was a faithful and hard-working student, an affectionate, and dutiful
daughter, and a sincere Christian. What is our loss is heaven’s gain. “No
pain can break her quiet sleep, A blessed calm will ever keep Her silent
breast. The peace of death lies on her heart, And for long suffering has
no part In this deep rest. So still! No quivering nerve can stir, No nursing
fever comes to her, Ah! This is best. This chill sweet sleep that comes
at last, When many days and nights are past, This perfect rest. Yes, life
is good, but death is peace; There weariness and suffering cease, And useless
quest. Now she has nothing more to bear, Untouched by earthly pain or care,
She is at rest.” The funeral services were held at the M. E. Church, Mainesburg,
March 20, at 2 p.m., Rev. H. E. Hyde, her pastor, officiating, and was
one of the largest ever held in the place. A large number of students from
the Normal were present. The bearers were selected from her class. Dr.
Albro spoke in very fitting terms of the high esteem in which she was held
by her teachers and classmates. The floral offerings were beautiful. If
any were to be especially mentioned, it would be the pillow presented by
her class. She was laid at rest in the Mainesburg Cemetery, there to sleep
until the resurrection morning. |
| DOUD |
DOUD—At Coudersport to Mr. and Mrs. William Doud, formerly
of Mainesburg, a daughter. |
| EDGETON |
MARY E. ROBBINS MRS. Mary E. Robbins died suddenly at her
home in Sullivan, Pa., July 23rd, 1894, aged 71 years and 7 months. Mrs.
Robbins was the third child of David and Lois Edgeton, of Sullivan, and
her entire life was spent in the neighborhood of her birthplace. She was
married in the year 1842 to Dexter Robbins, who died Feb. 17, 1880, leaving
the widow and four children to mourn his loss. Mrs. Robbins was a charter
member of the East Sullivan Free Baptist Church. All who knew her respected
and loved her as a true devoted christian. During the last lonely fourteen
years of her life she devoted much energy and time to the work of the church.
Her seat was seldom vacant at any of the church services. Her home was
an open one for all ministers of the gospel and now that she is gone she
will be missed by many. But we rejoice that although no longer here to
gladden our hearts with her presence she has gone to a better and brighter
country. A number of relatives including two sons and two daughters are
left to mourn the loss of one whose memory will ever be dear to them. May
the God of their mother and friend be their comforter. Funeral services
were held at her late home on Saturday, July 28th by Rev. Charles Bloom
pastor of the East Sullivan Free Baptist Church assisted by Rev. Troxel
and attended by a large number of friends and relatives. |
| ELLIOTT |
The funeral of Mrs. Mary Elliott Maine occurs today from
the home of her parents on Sherwood Street. Mrs. Maine’s death occurred
about 5 o’clock Monday morning, five days after suffering a stroke of partial
paralysis, accompanied by almost total unconsciousness. She leaves to mourn
her untimely demise a husband and four young children, two of whom, twin
boys, are but two weeks old. Her parents, five sisters and three brothers
also survive her. The heart of the community goes out in unstinted sympathy
to the bereaved family, especially the little children, whose loss is irreparable. |
| GARDNER |
SRGP 09429 Removed to Ames Hill Cemetery Page |
| GARRISON |
Mr. George E. Garrison, aged 39, died at his home on Bailey
Creek, Rutland Township, on the 24th ultimo, after a long illness. His
wife and two children, Louise, aged 10, and Roland, aged 15, survive him
besides his stepmother, Mrs. Foster Garrison of Mansfield, and three brothers,
Herman of Austinsville; Harry of Rutland and Burke, of Rochester, N. Y.
Rev. Mr. Remer of Roseville, officiated at the funeral, the remains being
taken to Jobs Corners for burial. Mr. Garrison was a fine young man and
his untimely death is widely mourned. |
| GARRISON |
Foster Garrison, who moved to this boro from Elk Run on
March 1st, last, died yesterday morning at his home in South Main Street,
after a long illness. He was about 69 years old and was a Civil War veteran.
His widow and four sons survive. A prayer service will be held at the house
on Thursday morning at 10 o’clock, and the remains taken to the church
at Jobs Corners, where the funeral will be held at 2 p.m. |
| GARRISON-BENSON |
At Pine City, NY, Sept 27 1898, by Rev. C. A. Stone, Mr.
Burke E. Garrison, of Elk Run, and Miss Helen M. Benson of Rutland, Pa. |
| GOTT-MUDGE |
The marriage is published of Miss Allie M. Gott of Rutland,
and Mr. Frank W. Mudge of Mansfield, Pa. The knot was tied by the Rev.
Dr. Mills, and was witnessed by a few friends of the contracting parties. |
| HALL-AUSTIN |
At Lindley, NY, October 21, 1900, by Rev. L. F. Mullhollett,
Mr. Jay N. Hall of Mansfield, Pa., and Miss Ida B. Austin of Sullivan,
Pa. |
| HILFIGER |
Married, March 10th, at the home of the bride’s parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Hilfiger, of Sullivan, Pa., Mr. Frank Hagar, of Sylvania to
Miss Christina Hilfiger, of Sullivan. Congratulations, Frankie, and may
the same never grow less. |
| HOLLY |
(SRGP 00199) removed to Wood Cemetery ObituaryPage |
| HORTON |
SUDDEN DEATH - Mr. Harvey Horton, {Hervey Horton - Hovey
Horton } Obit moved to Prospect Cemetry obituary page. |
| HORTON,S |
POISON KILLED TWO Mrs. Stephen Horton of Rutland, Poisons
Herself and Husband with Rat Poison. The very sudden death of Mr. and Mrs.
Stephen Horton, of Rutland, has cast a gloom over that locality. Last Wednesday
Mr. and Mrs. Horton were taken very suddenly with vomiting. A doctor was
summoned but was unable to do anything for his patients, and Mr. Horton
lingered until Friday morning at 10 o’clock, when he died. Mrs. Horton
lived until Monday and passed peacefully away. Mr. Horton was 63 years
old, and Mrs. Horton was about 55 years. Old. The funeral of the husband
was held on Sunday and Mrs. Horton will be buried today. Three daughters
survive them, namely, Mrs. Wilmot Baker of Rutland, Mrs. Preston of Austinville,
and Mrs., Rose Mason of Wellsboro. The case was such a perplexing one to
the doctor in attendance he deemed it best to hold an inquest and notified
Coroner Hazelett, who is at this writing, looking into the matter. LATER.—As
Coroner Hazlett passed through town the following additional facts were
obtained: That Stephen Horton was poisoned by his wife with “Rough on Rats,:
that she had taken a little herself but not in sufficient quantity to cause
death, and in order to subdue the pain, had taken an overdose of some other
poison, with fatal effect; that Mrs. Horton had shown symptoms of insanity
for the past three years, avowing that she did not want to live where they
did, and at one time set fire to the house; that she asked the attending
doctor while she was sick, if she could not take mustard water, eggs, etc.
such as would naturally counteract poison, showing conclusively she knew
what had been done. After the testimony of the neighbors and the Drs. Nye
was in, the jury rendered a verdict in accordance, which was substantially
that death was caused by poison administered by the wife during on of her
insane spells. |
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