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1883- Wellsboro Agitator - Obituaries
Lucinda Balcomb
Lucinda Balcomb, aged 58, of Wilmont, Ohio, was smoking, Tuesday, when a
spark from her pipe ignited her clothing. She was burned horribly, and
died in a few hours. (Tuesday, March 13, 1883, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Edward Dailey
Edward Dailey, a farmer, near Columbia, Missouri, was shot and killed the
other day, by Mrs. Sarah Pearson, while forcing himself into her house during
the absence of her husband. (Tuesday, March 13, 1883, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. W. T. Humphrey
Osceola, March 11, 1883. Last Saturday all our citizens were shocked
to learn of the very sudden death of Mrs. W. T. Humphrey. She had been
ailing a day or two, but her case was not considered at all dangerous. She
died about noon. I understand her trouble was thought to be disease of the
heart. The funeral was held from Dr. Humphrey’s residence on Tuesday
afternoon. (Tuesday, March 13, 1883, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Infant child Schisler
Osceola, March 11, 1883, the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Schisler died, and
was buried Monday afternoon of this week. This funeral was also held from
the residence. (Tuesday, March 13, 1883, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Catherine Dockstader
At Des Moines, Iowa, January 13, 1883, Catherine, widow of Frederick
Dockstader, deceased, formerly of Charleston, Pa., aged 77 years.
(Tuesday, March 13, 1883, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Mary P. Humphrey
At Osceola, Pa., March 3, 1883, Mary P., wife of William T. Humphrey, M. D.,
in the 59th year of her age. (Tuesday, March 13, 1883, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Cyrus Maynard
At Covington, Pa., February 29, 1883, Cyrus Maynard, aged 72 years.
(Tuesday, March 13, 1883, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Bertie C. Patterson
At Hornellsville, NY, January 22, 1883, of congestion of the brain and
lungs, Bertie C., eldest child of C. E. and Geraldine Patterson, aged 8 years, 5
months and 10 days. (Tuesday, March 13, 1883, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Julia Sprague
At Wellsboro, March 12, 1883, Julia, wife of Alonzo Sprague, aged 49 years.
The funeral will be held at Mr. Sprague’s residence on Wednesday, March 14, at 1
p. m. (Tuesday, March 13, 1883, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
Curtice Montgomery Waters
At Arnot, February 10, 1883, of diphtheria, Curtice Montgomery, only son of
Dr. D. C. and Sue A. Waters, aged 5 years. (Tuesday, March 13, 1883, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Bob Cochran
Bob Cochran, colored, was hung at Clayton, Ala., on the 9th instant, for the
murder of M. L. Drew. (Tuesday, March 20, 1883, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
A. L. Johnson
A. L. Johnson, of Texarkana, was shot dead in the Court room, by the
Sheriff, during a recent dispute. (Tuesday, March 20, 1883, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Joseph B. Loomis
Joseph B. Loomis was hanged at Springfield, Mass., on the 18th instant, for
the murder of David Levett in Agawam. (Tuesday, March 20, 1883, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Frank S. West
Mr. Frank S. West, of New Hampshire, at one time a well-known journalist,
died in Washington, D. C., last Wednesday, at the age of 59. (Tuesday,
March 20, 1883, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. J. Emery Drew
Mr. J. Emery Drew, who recently died at Keeneyville, had lately been a
resident of Minneapolis. He was a son of John Drew, an old resident of
this county. (Tuesday, March 20, 1883, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Luther Hildreth
Mr. Luther Hildreth, a young man who formerly lived in this borough, was
frozen to death during the night of the 15th of last month in Lyon county,
Minnesota. He had been at a neighbor’s house, and started in the evening
to walk home--a distance of about a mile and a quarter. A snow-storm came
up, and Hildreth lost his way and perished. His body was found by his
friends the next day. (Tuesday, March 20, 1883, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Joseph Priestly
Dr. Joseph Priestly, one of the ablest and most popular physicians in the
interior of the State died at Northumberland, Pa., a few days ago, in his 64th
year. He was third in lineal descent from the renowned philosopher and
discoverer of oxygen, who was buried at the same place 79 years ago.
(Tuesday, March 20, 1883, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
William White
William White, Judge of the Supreme Court of Ohio, and recently appointed
Judge of the United States Court for the Southern district of Ohio, died
suddenly last week Monday night. (Tuesday, March 20, 1883, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
M. Coumoudouros
M. Coumoudouros, the well-known Greek statesman, is dead. (Tuesday,
March 20, 1883, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
John Quinlan
The Right Rev. John Quinlan, Catholic Bishop of Mobile since 1859, died a
few days ago in New Orleans. (Tuesday, March 20, 1883, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Joseph C. Beach
At Wellsboro, March 18, 1883, Joseph C., son of J. A. and M. A. Beach, aged
7 months and 16 days. Elmira papers please copy. (Tuesday, March 20,
1883, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Emiline L. Boatman
In Delmar, March 16, 1883, of pneumonia, Emiline L., wife of William S.
Boatman, aged 45 years, 10 months and 5 days. (Tuesday, March 20, 1883,
The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. J. Emery Drew
At Keeneyville, at the house of his brother-in-law, George D. Keeney, of
consumption, Mr. J. Emery Drew, aged 37 years and 11 months. (Tuesday,
March 20, 1883, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Anthony Desire Lacoe
Anthony Desire Lacoe died at Newton, Lackawanna county, a few days ago, aged
102 years, 11 months and 27 days. (Tuesday, March 27, 1883, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Edward D. Muhlenberg
Edward D. Muhlenberg, late Mayor of the 4th Artillery, U. S. A., and a
prominent civil engineer, died of Bright’s disease, at his residence in
Lancaster, a few days ago. (Tuesday, March 27, 1883, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Herr Von Wangenheim
Herr Von Wangenheim, Councilor of State and Minister of Worship and of
Schools, has been shot at Gotha, Germany, by a disappointed applicant for
office. The murderer committed suicide. (Tuesday, March 27, 1883,
The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
H. F. Crocker
H. F. Crocker, a horse-thief, committed suicide the other day in the
Grandbury, Texas jail. He left a written confession that he had killed
three men and one woman, and regretted that he had failed to kill two other men.
(Tuesday, March 27, 1883, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Mary P. Humphrey
Elkland, March 14, 1883.--Mrs. Mary P. Humphrey, wife of Dr. Wm. T.
Humphrey, who died at Osceola on the 3d instant, was born in Bainbridge, NY, in
1824. She was the daughter of Herman and Cynthia Kelsey. In May,
1848, she was married to Dr. Humphrey, and in April of the following year they
came to Elkland, where they remained until 1856, when they moved to Osceola,
where they have since resided. Mrs. Humphrey was a woman of fine abilities
and rare worth, and is deserving of more than a passing notice. For more
than a third of a century she had been a resident of this immediate vicinity,
and had endeared herself to all with whom she had social relations. She
was the mother of three children--Gertrude, Dr. William G. and Jennie--the two
oldest of whom are married. The great ambition of her life was to so train
up her children that they should be ornaments to society and worthy of respect
in the community. Generous-hearted in all charitable works, she was ever
ready to extend a helping hand to the suffering and needy, and many a fireside
has been brightened by her presence and cheered by her bounty. Her death
was sudden and unexpected but painless. She had been complaining for only
a day or two when she was seized with paralysis of the heart. In his
remarks at the funeral Rev. S. H. Moon paid a glowing tribute to the worth and
noble qualities of the deceased. Truly she was an honored wife, an
idolized mother and an esteemed neighbor, and many beside her relatives were
sincere mourners at the funeral. (Tuesday, March 27, 1883, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Rockwell S. Bailey
At Wellsboro, March 25, 1883, Mr. Rockwell S. Bailey, aged 56 years.
(Tuesday, March 27, 1883, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Massena Bullard
At Wellsboro, March 22, 1883, Massena Bullard, in his 50th year.
(Tuesday, March 27, 1883, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Arrabel O. Dartt
At Mansfield, March 16, 1883, of consumption, Mrs. Arrabel O. Dartt.
(Tuesday, March 27, 1883, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Jane W. Packard
At Wellsboro, March 17, 1883, suddenly of paralysis of the brain, Jane W.,
wife of Erskine Packard, aged 40 years, 11 months and 1 day. (Tuesday,
March 27, 1883, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Julia Sprague
At Wellsboro, March 12, 1883, Julia, wife of Alonzo Sprague, aged 49 years.
The sudden departure of this estimable Christian lady deserves more than a
passing notice at the hands of her many friends. Amiability, cheerfulness
and Christian charity were the leading traits of her character. Not only
was she charitable in the Christian sense, but she was ever ready with a helping
hand in sickness or distress. Besides her husband she leaves seven
children who deeply mourn the loss of a faithful, kind and loving wife and
mother. None knew her but to love her. (Tuesday, March 27, 1883, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Betsey E. Westbrook
In Middlebury, March 3, 1883, of pneumonia, Betsey E., widow of Solomon
Westbrook, deceased, in the 80th year of her age. (Tuesday, March 27,
1883, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. John Fitzgerald
Mr. John Fitzgerald, formerly a resident of Morris Run and paymaster for the
Morris Run Coal Company, died at New York city last Thursday. (Tuesday,
April 3, 1883, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. N. A. Stone
Mr. N. A. Stone, of Elmira, a carpenter by trade, suddenly fell dead from
heart disease at Lawrenceville last week Monday, while at work for Mr. C. B.
Mather. (Tuesday, April 3, 1883, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
Mr. William P. Clark
Mr. William P. Clark, of Binghamton, NY, went to Osceola, a short time since
to visit his son, Mr. Timothy Clark. He was taken sick suddenly and died a
few days ago, the remains being forwarded to his home last Thursday.
(Tuesday, April 3, 1883, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Albert H. Westbrook
Last Wednesday morning between six and seven o’clock, Mr. Albert H.
Westbrook, a well-to-do farmer residing about a mile and a half below Tioga
borough, committed suicide by cutting his throat with a butcher knife. It
seems that Mr. Westbrook and a boy named Milton Barber went to the barn to do
the chores before breakfast. Mr. Westbrook soon told the boy to go to the
tobacco-shed and help the workmen in sorting tobacco, and about 15 minutes later
Mrs. Westbrook called the men to breakfast. After waiting a few moments
for Mr. Westbrook to come in, search was made for him, and he was found in the
barn lying in one of the stalls, dead, with a horrible gash in his throat and
the bloody knife lying by his side. Justice of the Peace W. T. Urell was
notified, and he summoned a Coroner’s jury composed of Messrs. D. L. Aiken,
Stephen Andrus, G. G. Reynolds, William Kimball, J. A. Prutsman and C. F.
Miller, who, after hearing the evidence, arrived at the conclusion that the
deceased came to his death by his own hand. Mr. Westbrook was about 54
years of age and was a native of Middlebury township. By good management
he had accumulated a nice property; but he was subject to fits of melancholy,
and imagined that he was to lose his possessions. It is thought that while
in a mood of despondency he committed the suicidal act. He leaves a wife
and three children. (Tuesday, April 3, 1883, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
John N. Hungerford
Hon. John N. Hungerford, a banker at Corning, and recently a member of
Congress, died yesterday morning. (Tuesday, April 3, 1883, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. A. B. Austin
Mr. A. B. Austin, one of Elmira’s prominent business men, died at his home
in that city, of pneumonia, on the 22d ultimo. (Tuesday, April 3, 1883,
The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Herman Newmann
Herman Neumann, a prominent merchant of St. Clair, Schuylkill county, last
Wednesday, committed suicide by hanging himself in his stable. He was a
widower, and the opposition of his daughters to his marrying, and the
commencement of a suit for a breach of promise, incited him to self destruction.
(Tuesday, April 3, 1883, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Tiney Burdick
At Osceola, March 20, 1883, Tiney, wife of Uriah Burdick, aged 27 years.
(Tuesday, April 3, 1883, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Geo. Crippen
In Rutland, March 20, 1883, Geo. Crippen, aged 71 years. (Tuesday,
April 3, 1883, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Herman Doyen
At Mitchell’s Creek, March 18, 1883, of typhoid pneumonia, Mr. Herman Doyen,
of Mansfield, aged 23 years. (Tuesday, April 3, 1883, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Augustus Marvin
In Covington, Pa., March 25, 1883, of neuralgia of the heart, Mr. Augustus
Marvin, aged 37 years. (Tuesday, April 3, 1883, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Sally Ann Snyder
At Harrison Valley, Pa., March 22, 1883, Sally Ann, wife of J. D. Snyder,
aged 58 years, 1 month and 17 days. (Tuesday, April 3, 1883, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Milla Strock
In Jackson, Pa., March 18, 1883, of intermittent fever, Milla, only child of
Guy and Martha Strock, aged 4 years. (Tuesday, April 3, 1883, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Lydia W. Van Horn
In Charleston, March 17, 1883, Lydia W., wife of Phineas Van Horn, aged 68
years, 7 months and 21 days. (Tuesday, April 3, 1883, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Derwent Coleridge
Rev. Derwent Coleridge, son of the celebrated poet, is dead in London.
(Tuesday, April 3, 1883, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Thomas Turner
Rear Admiral Thomas Turner, U. S. N., died a few days ago, at his residence
in Glen Mills. (Tuesday, April 3, 1883, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Frank Miller
Frank Miller, the shoe blacking inventor, died at Warsaw, NY, on Wednesday,
aged 79 years. (Tuesday, April 3, 1883, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Lewis L. Delafield
Lewis L. Delafield, one of the most prominent members of the New York bar,
died on Wednesday, aged 48 years. (Tuesday, April 3, 1883, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
N. B. Buford
General N. B. Buford died at Chicago, Wednesday night aged 76 years.
He was graduated at West Point and was a Brigadier General of volunteers in the
rebellion. (Tuesday, April 3, 1883, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Charles Stetson
Hon. Charles Stetson, formerly a member of Congress and one of the
wealthiest and most respected citizens of Bangor, Maine, died there Tuesday
morning, aged 81 years. (Tuesday, April 3, 1883, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Edwin T. Green
Rev. Edwin T. Green, pastor of the North street Methodist Episcopal Church
at Rochester, NY, died in that city on Tuesday night, aged 46. He was at
one time presiding elder of the Bath district and treasurer of the Genesee
Wesleyan Seminary. He was one of the best known Methodist Episcopal
clergymen in western New York. (Tuesday, April 3, 1883, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Jesse Miller
Mrs. Jesse Miller, whose husband, in his life-time was a member of Congress
and First Auditor of the United States Treasury under President Jackson, died at
the residence of her granddaughter, Mrs. R. Asa Packer, at Sayre, a few days
ago. (Tuesday, April 10, 1883, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
Mr. Eben L. Boynton
At Millerton, March 31, 1883, of typhoid pneumonia, Mr. Eben L. Boynton,
aged 67 years. (Tuesday, April 10, 1883, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Elmer N. Dudley
At Liberty, Pa., March 27, 1883, Mr. Elmer N. Dudley, late of the Soldiers’
Orphan and State Normal schools, aged 21 years, 8 months and 4 days.
Mansfield paper please copy. (Tuesday, April 10, 1883, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Walter M. Kelley
At Elkland, Pa., March 31, 1883, Walter M., son of A. J. and Eliza Kelley,
aged 8 years, 2 months and 6 days. (Tuesday, April 10, 1883, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. James Forsyth
Mr. James Forsyth, of this village, who for nearly 10 years has been an
invalid and whose recent life has seemed almost a prolonged miracle, quietly
died on Friday morning, the 13th instant. His funeral took place at his
late residence on Sunday afternoon, and it was largely attended by friends who
had known and respected him for years and who remembered him as one of the most
industrious, exemplary and useful of men. Born on the 3d of July, 1815, in
Harford county, Md., Mr. Forsyth moved, in June, 1851, to this borough with his
wife, formerly Miss Julia A. Landis, to whom he was married on the 8th of
August, 1844, where he has since resided, and where his family have enjoyed the
unqualified respect of the community. Mr. Forsyth was an earnest Christian and a
devoted member of the Presbyterian Church of this place. For nearly 17
years he has been an esteemed member of its board of Elders, and before he was
taken sick he was active and unwearied in the discharge of the duties of that
office. At his funeral an affectionate letter from his former pastor, Rev.
J. E. Calkins, was read. It is felt by all who knew him that his memory is
blessed. (Tuesday, April 17, 1883, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Jason Stone
Jason Stone, an old resident of Steuben county, died at his residence in
Corning on Friday morning. (Tuesday, April 17, 1883, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Anna Clemmons
At Blossburg, April 9, 1883, of diphtheria, Anna, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
L. S. Clemmons, aged about 6 years. (Tuesday, April 17, 1883, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Herbert Clemmons
At Blossburg, April 8, 1883, of diphtheria, Herbert, son of Mr. and Mrs. L.
S. Clemmons. (Tuesday, April 17, 1883, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Calvin Ely
In Charleston, April 5, 1883, of consumption, Mr. Calvin Ely.
(Tuesday, April 17, 1883, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. James Forsythe
At Wellsboro, April 13, 1883, Mr. James Forsythe, aged 67 years, 9 months
and 10 days. (Tuesday, April 17, 1883, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Rhodes W. Hall
In Farmington, April 4, 1883, of consumption, Rhodes W. Hall, aged 60 years.
(Tuesday, April 17, 1883, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Thomas Bailey
Tom Bailey, colored, criminally assaulted a young negro girl in Meadville,
Miss., and then murdered her. A mob took Thomas from jail and hanged him.
(Tuesday, April 24, 1883, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Calvin Ely
In Charleston, April 5, 1883, of consumption, Mr. Calvin Ely, aged 46 years.
(Tuesday, April 24, 1883, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Frederick Seely
In Deerfield, April 11, 1883, Frederick, only son of Truman and Martha
Seely, aged 3 months and 28 days. (Tuesday, April 24, 1883, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Hannah A. Stone
In Delmar, April 17, 1883, Hannah A., daughter of O. B. and Abby Stone, of
Riverside, NY, aged 4 years and 6 months. (Tuesday, April 24, 1883, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
William Bland
In Fall Brook, April 8, 1883, William Bland, aged 56 years, 1 month and 2
days. (Tuesday, May 1, 1883, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co,
Pa.)
Mariette Buckley
At Osceola, April 22, 1883, Mariette, wife of Charles Buckley, aged 19
years, 11 months and 23(?) days. (Tuesday, May 1, 1883, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Michael Hallen
At Morris Run, April 12, 1883, Michael Hallen, aged 22 years, 3 months and 6
days. (Tuesday, May 1, 1883, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co,
Pa.)
Mrs. Jane Hilley
At Morris Run, April 1-, 1883, Mrs. Jane Hilley, aged 46 years.
(Tuesday, May 1, 1883, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Lizie Leene Hoover
At Crystal Valley, Mich., March 30, 1883, Lizzie Leene, only child of
Christian S. and Rosa E. Hoover, aged 3 months. (Tuesday, May 1, 1883, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Levi Skinner
At Cowanesque Valley, April 20, 1883, of paralysis, Levi Skinner, aged 62
years. (Tuesday, May 1, 1883, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co,
Pa.)
David Towan
At Morris Run, April 9, 1883, David Towan, aged 2 years and 3 months.
(Tuesday, May 1, 1883, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
M. Michel Masson
M. Michel Masson, the French dramatic author, is dead. (Tuesday, May
1, 1883, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Bushrod B. Taylor
Captain Bushrod B. Taylor, of the United States navy, is dead.
(Tuesday, May 1, 1883, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Solomon S. Gray
Solomon S. Gray, the pioneer manufacturer of paper collars, died recently in
Natick, Mass. (Tuesday, May 8, 1883, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
James C. Palmer
Medical James C. Palmer, United States navy (retired), late Surgeon General,
died a few days ago. (Tuesday, May 1, 1883, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Philip Rose
Sir Philip Rose, formerly an intimate friend of Lord Beaconsfield and the
legal adviser of the Tory party, is dead in London. (Tuesday, May 1, 1883,
The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Frances R. Phillips
Mrs. Frances R. Phillips, wife of the Solicitor General of the United
States, fell dead of apoplexy, a few days ago, in Washington. (Tuesday,
May 1, 1883, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Eliza Pinkston
Eliza Pinkston, the famous Louisiana witness in the electoral controversy of
1876-77, has died in jail at Canton, Miss., where she was serving a term for
larceny. (Tuesday, May 8, 1883, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
Edward Nock
Edward Nock, of Ohio, known throughout the country as the “Pioneer Puddler,”
is dead. He was the first person to introduce the boiling of iron in
America. He was an Englishman. (Tuesday, May 1, 1883, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
James Parke, Jr.
James Parke, Jr., of Pittsburgh, proprietor of the Black Diamond Steel Works
of that city, the largest in the world, died a few days ago. He leaves an
estate estimated to be worth from $3,000,000 to $5,000,000. (Tuesday, May
8, 1883, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Walter Davis
On the 27th of April Philip B. Thompson, Jr., member of Congress for the
Eighth Kentucky district, shot and killed Walter Davis, a popular business man
of Harrodsburg. Sixteen years ago Thompson married Mollie Garnett, the
belle of Mercer county. Some years afterward she fell seriously ill, and
her physician prescribed ale. The habit of drinking grew on her despite
her husband’s efforts. Last November, as he started for Washington, his
wife came as far as Cincinnati with him, stopping with a friend, a Mrs. Buckner,
at the St. Clair Hotel. After Mr. Thompson left his wife met Walter Davis,
a friend, who had registered at the same hotel under a false name, and he
persuaded her to remain over night and attend the theater instead of returning
home immediately, as she had intended. He managed to get her to drinking,
and after their return from the theater he took her to his room, saying it was
Mrs. Buckner’s. He kept here there some time and then turned her out into
the hall, where she was found by the watchman. She was intoxicated, and
was taken care of by Mrs. Buckner, who wrote to Mr. Thompson about the affair.
Mrs. Thompson went to Washington to be reconciled, but her husband refused to
have anything more to do with her. He arranged to pay her $600 a year, and
allowed her to keep their son and to live at the homestead, he retaining his
daughter, 15 years old. Recently Mr. Thompson went from Washington to
Cincinnati and saw the proprietor of the St. Clair Hotel. He then obtained
the full story of his wife’s dishonor and Davis’s treachery. He did not
before know of anything worse than his wife’s intoxication, and on finding out
Davis’s treachery he became nearly frantic. He went home, and after
arranging some matters he took the train Friday morning for Lexington.
Davis, who was leaving for Chicago, came into the car and nodded or spoke to Mr.
Thompson. The latter at once said, “You--do you speak to me?” and drew his
pistol. Davis retreated down the steps and Thompson fired through the
window, the ball striking Davis in the head. He rolled down the steps and
off the train, dead. His body was at once returned to Harrodsburg, and on
the same train Thompson returned. Going into open court, he interrupted
the Judge and told his story in full and gave himself up. The Judge held
him in $5,000 bail, which was at once given. He was afterward indicted for
murdering Davis. (Tuesday, May 8, 1883, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Levi L. Tate
Colonel Levi L. Tate, editor and proprietor of the Chronicle at his
residence in Williamsport a few days ago. (Tuesday, May 8, 1883, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Josiah Henson
Rev. Josiah Henson, who claimed to be Mrs. Stowe’s “Uncle Tom,” recently,
died in Dresden, Ont., aged 94 years. (Tuesday, May 15, 1883, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Rachael Hoffman
Mrs. Rachael Hoffman, one of the oldest residents of Montgomery county, Pa.,
is dead. She leaves surviving her 62 grandchildren. (Tuesday, May
15, 1883, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Nancy Timbrooks
Nancy Timbrooks, colored, died at Easton, Washington county, Va., a few days
ago, aged 106 years. She was born in the year of Burgoyne’s surrender, and
bore upon her back the scars from whippings she received when a slave.
(Tuesday, May 15, 1883, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. W. A. Caulkins
Mr. W. A. Caulkins, formerly of Tioga, committed suicide at Rochester, NY,
on the 4th instant by taking a dose of strychnine. His despondency was
caused by dissolute habits. He leaves a wife and three children residing
at Binghamton, NY. (Tuesday, May 15, 1883, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Isaac Plank
Mr. Isaac Plank, of Westfield died very suddenly at Addison, NY, last week
Monday morning at the age of 67 years. Mr. Plank had been a resident of
this county for many years and he was well known to many of our citizens.
The funeral services were conducted by the Westfield Masonic Lodge of which the
deceased was a member. (Tuesday, May 15, 1883, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Horace E. Purdy
Mr. Horace E. Purdy, a prominent newspaper publisher in the southern tier of
New York State for many years, died at his home in Belfast, NY, on the 3d
instant. (Tuesday, May 15, 1883, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
Mr. John Bourne
Mr. John Bourne, of West Burlington, Bradford county, was killed by the
breaking of a stump machine a few days ago. While putting a stump the
machine broke, and a portion of it struck Mr. Bourne on the temple with
tremendous force. He lived but a few hours. (Tuesday, May 22, 1883,
The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Maggie Hayden
The body of Maggie, daughter of William Hayden, of Owego, NY, who
mysteriously disappeared on the 10th of April, was found on the 12th instant in
the Susquehanna river at Bartow. It is believed to be a case of suicide
due to melancholia caused by her mother’s death. (Tuesday, May 22, 1883,
The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Robert Adams
Robert Adams, an Oswego (N. Y) carpenter, fell from the 4th story of a
building on Thursday and was instantly killed. (Tuesday, May 22, 1883, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
John Welsh
Dr. John Welsh, a well known physician of Coaldale, near Tamaqua, was found
dead by the roadside on Thursday morning. (Tuesday, May 29, 1883, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Sheldon Green
Mr. Sheldon Green, of Hornellsville, an Erie conductor, had a leg badly
mangled at Binghamton a few days ago, and died at Corning last Wednesday.
(Tuesday, May 29, 1883, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Harry Welch
Mr. Harry Welch, a young man 22 years of age, was instantly killed near
Grant & DeWaters saw mill about a mile above Blossburg last Friday morning.
He was a brakeman on the Morris Run coal train and as the train broke in two as
it was pulling out of the yard and young Welch walked off the forward end of the
rear section, several cars passed over his body. The young man’s father,
mother and two brothers reside at Blossburg. He had been at work on the
railroad about two months. (Tuesday, May 29, 1883, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Orlonzo Bullard
A week ago last Tuesday Mr. Orlonzo Bullard, of this borough, left home and
went to Tioga, where he stopped with Dr. A. J. Fisk. On Saturday morning,
May 26th, he left Tioga for Iowa to visit some relatives living there.
Last Wednesday a telegram was received in this borough from Mr. Albert Donovan
of Mason City, Iowa, announcing Mr. Bullard’s death at that place from an
overdose of opium. The following news article from the Mason City
Republican of last Thursday gives a full account of the case: “Mr. Orlonzo
Bullard, of Wellsboro, Pa., died at the Merchant’s Hotel just before two o’clock
Wednesday morning from the effects of an overdose of opium. “Mr. Bullard
arrived in this city on the eastern train Monday for the purpose of visiting his
cousin, Albert Donovan, whom he had not seen for nearly 20 years. He
registered as H. M Lewis, New York, and sat around for an hour or two before he
made himself known, waiting to see if Mr. Donovan would recognize him.
Monday evening he telegraphed to his sister-in-law and niece at Gifford to come
here, and also to his brother, David Bullard, of Osage, to come, as he intended
staying a week and then was going West to visit three brothers of Mr. Donovan,
and was anticipating much pleasure from his visits. “Tuesday at the supper
table it was observed that he was rather drowsy, and Landford Donovan after
supper advised him to lie down awhile; but he sat down in the office, leaning
against the desk, and appearing very sleepy. Donovan spoke to him at 7:30;
but he answered so disconnectedly that he concluded that he would let him sleep
while he went out a few minutes. Just before 8 o’clock it was noticed that
he breathed strangely, and when the attempt was made to arouse him it was found
that he was unconscious. “Drs. Blythe and Dakin were summoned at once, and
every effort possible made to arouse him, but to no effect. Drs. Osborne
and Washburn were also called at this juncture. The medical gentleman
suspected poison, as the symptoms indicated it, but could find nothing to
sustain their suspicions, and had nearly concluded to call it apoplexy, when Dr.
Dakin found a paper containing gum opium in his hip pocket, purchased from a
druggist of this city. Drs. Dakin, Blythe and Osborne made every effort to
arouse him from his stupor, but without success, and at ten minutes before two
he ceased to breathe. “Deceased was about 48 years of age, and had letters
in his pockets addressed to “My Dear Christian Brother,” which showed that he
was a working Church-member at home. He leaves no children, but a wife to
whom he was devotedly attached. His remains will be forwarded to Wellsboro
for burial. “The cause of the sad affair was from every indication
accidental. It is said deceased was an habitual user of opium in moderate
quantities, and it is believed that he accidentally took to much, with the
result as above. There was no indication of despondency or trouble in the
man’s actions. He was well dressed, had a gold watch and plenty of money
on his person, and as he was known to have a well-to-do merchant at his home
city, it is difficult to come to other conclusion that his death resulted from
accident and not intention.” Mr. Bullard’s remains were sent home for
burial, reaching here on the noon train Saturday and the funeral occurred in the
afternoon. (Tuesday, June 5, 1883, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Lebulon Davis
Mrs. Lebulon Davis committed suicide at Towanda one day recently by drowning
herself in the Susquehanna river. She left a letter in which she stated
her purpose. Her husband died about two years ago and she recently
received about $1,800 arrears of pension about half of which the old lady
squandered. (Tuesday, June 5, 1883, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Peter Strouse
Mr. Peter Strouse, aged about 21 years, died a few days ago near Meeckville,
Berks county, in terrible agony. About a month before his death he was out
on a hill and came across a large poisonous snake. The reptile attacked
Mr. Strouse, and while he was in the act of picking up a club to dispatch it he
was bitten severely in the leg. He did not say anything to his family
about his adventure. His body began to swell enormously and he became
dangerously ill. Physicians were summoned, but could give him no relief.
Several women, commonly called “Pow-wowers,” tried all their power to relieve
the sufferer, but all to no avail. The young man’s mouth and throat became
gangrenous and all his teeth fell out shortly before death. The man could
not tell what kind of a serpent bit him. (Tuesday, June 5, 1883, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Gabriel Valentine
Professor Gabriel Valentine, the Geneva physiologist, is dead.
(Tuesday, June 5, 1883, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
W. G. Mitchell
Lieutenant-Colonel W. G. Mitchell, acting Adjutant General on General
Hancock’s stuff, died in New York, last Wednesday, of pneumonia. He had
been ill for about a week. (Tuesday, June 5, 1883, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
G. P. Buell
General G. P. Buell, U. S. A., died on Thursday afternoon near Nashville,
Tenn., from the effects of the operation performed upon his jaw three weeks
before, combined with heart disease. (Tuesday, June 5, 1883, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Robert Simpson
At Wellsboro, June 4, 1883, Robert Simpson, son of Augustus F. and Sarah B.
Barnes, aged 4 years, 9 months and 26 days. Funeral at his parent’s
residence this (Tuesday) evening at six o’clock. (Tuesday, June 5, 1883,
The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Orlonzo Bullard
At Mason City, Iowa, May 29, 1883, Mr. Orlonzo Bullard, of Wellsboro, aged
48 years. (Tuesday, June 5, 1883, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
Mabel Nina Graves
At Tioga, May 20, 1883, Mabel Nina Graves, aged 11 years and 28 days.
(Tuesday, June 5, 1883, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
William Henry
In Delmar, June 1, 1883, William Henry, aged 68 years. (Tuesday, June
5, 1883, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. O. M. Patchen
In Charleston, May 27, 1883, of pneumonia, Mr. O. M. Patchen, aged 50 years.
(Tuesday, June 5, 1883, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Mervin J. Wheeler
At Mansfield, May 25, 1883, of consumption, Mr. Mervin J. Wheeler, in his
30th year. (Tuesday, June 5, 1883, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
J. R. Simms
J. R. Simms, author of several New York county histories, is dead.
(Tuesday, June 12, 1883, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Asa Strait
Mr. Abel Strait, of this borough, received a dispatch yesterday forenoon,
announcing the death of his brother, Asa Strait, of Bath, NY. (Tuesday,
June 12, 1883, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Charles Close
Mr. Charles Close, a well-known and respected citizen of Charleston, died on
the 18th of last month in the 58th year of his age. He was the son of
Reuben Close, of Chatham township, and had resided in Charleston for 27 years.
For several years past he had been running the cheese factory in the latter
township. (Tuesday, June 12, 1883, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Roswell Ackley
Clymer, June 4, 1883.--Mr. Roswell Ackley died of pneumonia, at his
residence in Clymer township, on Thursday, May 31, 1883, in the 79th year of his
age. Mr. Ackley was born in Tompkins county, NY, March 14, 1805. He
came to this State about 35 years ago, and settled on the farm where he has ever
since resided. His father died when he was eight years old and his mother
when he was 13. Left an orphan thus early in life, without money and
obliged to depend upon himself, he formed those habits of self reliance and
industry which characterized his after life. He was just such a man as
this country most needs--active, energetic, self-reliant and of uncompromising
integrity. Perhaps no man in this community has done more to reclaim this
country from the wilderness and bring it to its present prosperous condition
than Roswell Ackley. The fruits of his labor are to be seen on every side
in the beautiful and fertile fields and the numerous buildings which dot the
landscape in every direction, enduring monuments of his industry and skill.
He has left his “footprints on the sands of time.” When the demon of war
broke loose he stood firm and loyal by the old flag. Too old to go to the
front himself, he freely gave his six stalwart sons for the preservation of the
Union, all of whom he was permitted to see return to their homes. Such was
the confidence of the boys of his acquaintance at the front in his integrity
that they made him the custodian of their funds. Their confidence was
never betrayed; and although the services he rendered the soldiers were many and
sometimes arduous he would never accept a penny from them in return. He
united with the M. E. Church at the age of 23, and was an honored member at the
time of his death. He leaves an aged wife and seven children and a large
circle of friends to mourn his loss. Having been often called upon to
settle the estates of his deceased neighbors, there are those to whom he has
been a guardian and a father who will always remember him with love and regret.
Although everything that money and skill could devise was done to keep him with
us, his work was done, and after eight days of sickness he yielded up his spirit
to his Father and his God. In the little church near his home, which his
own hands helped to rear and which had been his special care, the funeral
services were held, Rev. Mr. Howland preaching from Job xiv., 14. Many
were unable to gain admission to the house, which was nearly filled with
mourning friends. By his own request his favorite hymn was sung:
“There is a gate that stands ajar.” A. S. (Tuesday, June 12, 1883,
The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Horace Childs
Horace Childs, a young many was killed by lightning while plowing in a
field, near Norristown, Montgomery county, last Wednesday afternoon. His
horse was also killed. (Tuesday, June 12, 1883, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. O. H. P. Disbrow
Mr. O. H. P. Disbrow, a well-known hotel-keeper at Towanda, Bradford county,
was killed on the 3d instant by falling from a high precipice in Ulster township
while on the road to his farm. He started with a horse and buggy from
Towanda at about 9 o’clock in the evening and the next morning his dead body,
the horse, also dead, and the fragments of the buggy were found in the bed of
the old canal under a steep bank of 200 feet high. He watch found in his
pocket was somewhat damaged, and had stopped at about 11 o’clock, showing that
this was probably about the time of the accident. The road is about 30
feet wide at the point where the man drove off, and the track of the wagon
showed that he had driven very crookedly. Mr. Disbrow was about 60 years
of age, and he had lived in Towanda for 20 years. (Tuesday, June 12, 1883,
The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Male Nelson
At the Gaines Tannery, June 10, 1883, an infant son of Mr. D. K. Nelson.
This is the second time within a few weeks that this family have been afflicted
by the hand of death. On the 29th of April their son Alvin L., after a
lingering illness, was taken to his rest among the many mansions which God has
prepared for those who fully trust in Him, and now for some wise purpose unknown
to mortals, their little darling has been called to meet his brother. Mr.
Nelson has been among us but a short time, but long enough to win a place in our
hearts, and now has the sympathy of the entire community in this hour of deep
affliction. A. G. C. (Tuesday, June 12, 1883, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Angela D. Potter
At Wellsboro, June 6, 1883, of debility, Mrs. Angela D. Potter, aged 45
years. Mrs. Potter was born at Tioga on the 27th of February 1838.
She leaves a large circle of sorrowing friends to mourn the loss of a pure,
upright, Christian woman. Though suffering nearly all her life from an
acute disease yet she was an active and thorough worker in all the departments
of Christian and social labor. In her too brief life she has stamped the
love and energy of her nature on all the interests with which she has been
connected. The causes of temperance missions and the various schemes of
Christian benevolence lose in her a stanch and earnest helper. Mrs. Potter
was married on the 27th of May, 1856. Shortly after she was converted, and
then began the useful life that has just closed. For a long time she was
connected with the Middlebury Baptist Church, but removing to Wellsboro in July,
1878, she became a member of the Baptist Church of this place--a connection that
continued until her decease. Memorial services were held in the church
here last Sunday, a very large concourse of friends being present and Rev. S. F.
Mathews officiating. The theme of his discourse was the very appropriate
one in this case of “The Christian’s Triumph in Death” -- grandly and truly
illustrated in the closing hours of this truly noble and lamented Christian
woman. (Tuesday, June 12, 1883, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
Mr. Chris John Watkins
At the County house, near Wellsboro, June 4, 1883, Mr. Chris John Watkins,
formerly of Knoxville, Pa., aged about 70 years. (Tuesday, June 12, 1883,
The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Nicholas L. Dukes
Nicholas L. Dukes, who killed Captain A. C. Nutt last December, was killed
by James Nutt, the oldest son of the Captain, at Uniontown, Fayette county, last
Wednesday evening. Nutt shot at him five times, four of the shots taking
effect. At seven o’clock in the evening, when numbers of people were going
to the Post-office after their mail, James Nutt was standing on the corner of
Main and Pittsburgh streets. N. L. Dukes went by to go to the Post-office.
Nutt was talking to some companions. As he saw Dukes go by he drew a
self-cocking revolver and fired two shots at Dukes. The latter started to
run. As he stepped upon the Post-office steps Nutt fired three more shots.
The first two shots took effect in the left side of Dukes’s back, and one of the
latter grazed his ankle-bone; one missed him, and the other hit him in the back
very close to where the other two struck. Dukes fell in the Post-office,
and, as one of his friends ran to his side, he tried to say something, but he
died without his last words being understood. When Nutt began to fire a
policeman ran across the street, and as he fired the last shot the officer
caught hold of his hand. Nutt said, “Take this,” and handed him the
revolver. The policeman said, “You have made a pretty piece of work.”
Nutt answered, “Yes, but I couldn’t help it.” Nutt, who was calm but very
pale, was taken to the jail. The Coroner’s inquest was held in Dukes’s
room, the same in which he shot Captain Nutt. The body was laid on the
floor, and when stripped it was found that two of the bullets had passed nearly
through the body, one over the breast bone and the other three inches below the
nipple. These two bullets were cut out, and upon probing for the other it
was found in the muscular tissues of the heart. The examination was
postponed until Thursday morning. While the inquest was going on one of
Dukes’s friends came in and said that Miss Mary Beeson wanted Dukes’s keys.
The Coroner answered that he had the keys, and would keep them until Dukes’s
mother came and got them. There has been a strong friendship between this
lady and Dukes since the shooting of Nutt and long before, and it is said they
were engaged to be married. When Dukes was stripped there was found a self
cocking revolver, No. 32, in his right hand hip pocket and a bowie knife buckled
to his suspender on the right side. The blade of the knife was about four
inches long. Dukes has always been afraid of Nutt, but he did not suppose
that he would attack him so suddenly nor be such a good shot. (Tuesday,
June 19, 1883, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Aaron Harris
Aaron Harris, the negro who killed Edward McLaughlin at Enterprise, Miss.,
was taken from jail by a mob last Wednesday night and hanged to a bridge.
(Tuesday, June 19, 1883, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
William Lilley
Judge William Lilley died at Washington, Thursday morning, of rheumatism of
the heart. (Tuesday, June 19, 1883, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.0
Eliphalet Clark
Eliphalet Clark, of Portland, the oldest homeopathic physician in Maine,
died a few days ago. He, with Dr. Gray, of New York, founded the American
Institute of Homeopathy. (Tuesday, June 19, 1883, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Maryette Morsman
Mrs. Maryette Morsman, aged 88 years, who recently died in Charleston, Pa.,
May 26th, 1883, was one of the early settlers in that township. She was a
native of Vermont, and came to this region when quite young. Her maiden
name was Stratton, and she married Mr. Silas Morsman. She had six
children, all of whom are still living. She had an extensive acquaintance
in this part of the county, and was much respected by all who knew her.
(Tuesday, June 19, 1883, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Burt McIntosh
A lad named Burt McIntosh was drowned at Towanda, Bradford county, last week
Sunday, while in swimming with a party of boys. He was in the river an
hour before the body was taken out. The lad was 13 years old and was an
only child. (Tuesday, June 19, 1883, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Jacob Good
Mr. Jacob Good, of Mifflin township, Lycoming county, while on the road to
the house of a neighbor, a few days ago, saw a cow choking on some substance
that had lodged in its throat. It became at once apparent to Mr. Good that
if some relief was not at once given to the animal, death would soon ensue.
Mr. Good then shoved his hand down the cow’s throat and forced the obstruction
through, and in so doing the back of his hand was slightly scratched by coming
in contact with the cow’s grinders. No attention was paid to this at the
time, but during the night the hand began to swell, the inflammation gradually
extending up the arm. A physician was called, but no avail, and Mr. Good
died a few days after. He was 67 years of age. (Tuesday, June 19,
1883, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. May Campbell
At West Branch, Thursday, June 7, 1883, May, wife of Lewis Campbell, aged 16
years. (Tuesday, June 19, 1883, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
William J. Irons
Rev. William J. Irons, the English writer on theological subjects, is dead.
(Tuesday, June 26, 1883, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
J. W. Sheahan
J. W. Sheahan for 15 years chief editorial writer of the Chicago Tribune
died last week Sunday after a long illness. (Tuesday, June 26, 1883, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
E. L. Stewart
E. L. Stewart, the aeronaut, was killed at Fayette, Mo., on Wednesday by the
bursting of his hot air balloon when at an elevation of 2,000 feet.
(Tuesday, June 26, 1883, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Charles Backus
Charles Backus, the well known minstrel died at his residence, 246 West
Forty fourth street, New York city, Thursday morning, in his 52nd year.
(Tuesday, June 26, 1883, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
T. A. Tullock
T. A. Tullock, Postmaster at Washington, died at Atlantic City, Wednesday
morning of a tumor in the throat. (Tuesday, June 26, 1883, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Charles Steinmann
Mr. Charles Steinmann of Blossburg a well known painter who resided in this
borough for some years, died at his home in Blossburg last Sunday afternoon.
Mr. Steinmann had been in poor health for some months. He leaves a wife
and four children. (Tuesday, June 26, 1883, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
William Spottiswood
William Spottiswood, LL D, F. R. S., died at London on Wednesday.
(Tuesday, July 3, 1883, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
J. P. Pingree
J. P. Pingree, a lawyer and classmate of General Garfield, died at
Auburn on Thursday. (Tuesday, July 3, 1883, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Delos F. Herrick
At Canton, Pa., June 26, 1883, of paralysis, Delos F. Herrick, of Troy, aged
61 years. (Tuesday, July 3, 1883, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
Miss Jennie Slingerland
In Sullivan, June 21, 1883, of brain fever, Jennie, daughter of Asa
Slingerland, aged 14 years. (Tuesday, July 3, 1883, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
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