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Elkland Journal Selections 1890s

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1890 7-Feb   Austin, L. B. Mr. L. B. Austin, of Mainesburg, will move to Seattle, Washington, where he has purchased a tract of land
1890 26-Sep M Campbell, Robert Mrs. Elizabeth Crandall, of Osceloa, m. Mr. Robert Campbell at the bride's home Tuesday afternoon
1890 31-Jan M Coon, Nellie A. R. Husted, of Woodhull and Nellie Coon, of Tuscarora were m. Jan. 15th
1890 26-Sep M Crandall, Mrs. Elizabeth Mrs. Elizabeth Crandall, of Osceloa, m. Mr. Robert Campbell at the bride's home Tuesday afternoon
1890 24-Jan D Daskam, William Mr. William Daskam, of Wellsoboro, d. last Wednesday from injuries received on the 10th when struck by a locomotive at Susquehanna
1890 24-Jan D Graves, Mrs. Maggie Maggie, wife of Harry T. Graves, of the Millerton Advocate, d. last Wednesday in her 46th year. She had consumption
1890 31-Jan M Husted, A. R.  A. R. Husted, of Woodhull and Nellie Coon, of Tuscarora were m. Jan. 15th
1890 17-Jan D Leary, Arthur Arthur Leary, of Ridgebury, PA, age about 70, d very suddenly last Wednesday while eating a lunch in Mrs. Roach's saloon in Elmira.
1890 17-Jan D Shockey, Lewis Lewis Shockey, of the firm of Shockey Bros., the Addison liverymen, d. last Monday morning from the influenza followed by pneumonia.
1890 24-Jan D Teachman, Andrew The remains of Andrew Teachman, a former resident of Osceola, were brought to Osceola from Ulysses, Potter Co. for burial last Monday
         
1891 2-Jan M Campbell, A. W. Mr. A. W. Campbell, Sr. member of the firm of Campbell & McCloskey, & Miss Adelaide Whitaker, gr-daughter of the late Dr. J.C. Whitaker, were m. at Dansville, NY, last Tuesday.
1891 21-Aug D Doane, Mrs. Dorcas d. In Osceola, Monday,Aug. 17, Mrs. Dorcas Doane, aged 64 years. Funeral was held at the house Wednesday. Rev. J. O. Jarman officiating
1891 21-Aug M Perry, Miss Ed. Tubbs, who was married last week to a Miss Perry, of Troupsburg, has returned and commenced housekeeping at his old home.
1891 19-Nov A Roberts, L. S.  Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Roberts celebrate their first anniversay this evening at their home.
1891 19-Nov D Stickney, Jas. Engineer Jas. Stickney was killed instantly when Erie train number 8 derailed at Adrian yesterday about 1 o'clock
1891 8-Oct D Taylor, Phillip S. Died, at his home on Holden Brook, Thursday, Oct. 1, Philip S. Taylor aged 68 years. (an obit follows)
1891 21-Aug M Tubbs, Ed. Ed. Tubbs, who was married last week to a Miss Perry, of Troupsburg, has returned and commenced housekeeping at his old home.
1891 2-Jan M Whitaker, Adelaide Mr. A. W. Campbell, Sr. member of the firm of Campbell & McCloskey, & Miss Adelaide Whitaker, gr-daughter of the late Dr. J.C. Whitaker, were m. at Dansville, NY, last Tuesday.
         
1892 29-Sep D Spencer, Russell Russel Spencer, aged 38 years, d. Sunday evening at 11 o'clock after an illness of ten days with typhoid fever.
1892 29-Sep M Spring, H. E. Married, in Elkland, PA, on Sept. 29 by Windsor Gleason, Esq. H. E. Spring of Corning, NY and Miss Fanny Johnson of Loper, PA
1892 29-Sep M Johnson, Fanny Married, in Elkland, PA, on Sept. 29 by Windsor Gleason, Esq. H. E. Spring of Corning, NY and Miss Fanny Johnson of Loper, PA
1892 29-Sep D Sears ______ An infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Sears d. Friday at 4:30 p. m. of cholera infantum, aged about 8 months.
1892 29-Sep B Leroy ______ Born to the wife of Sanford Leroy of Carl's Corners, Farmington, PA Tuesday Sept 27 a son, weight 13.5 pounds
         
1893 16-Feb B Ames, Theo Jssephine Born in Petersboro, N. H. Feb. 11, a daughter, Theo Josephine, to Geo W. and Ida Barker Ames, formerly of Osceola
1893 16-Feb D Cass, Marcus Williard Marcus Williard Cass, born Jan. 15, 1848: died Feb. 11, 1893 (an obit follows)
1893 19-Oct D Elliott, William William Elliott, an old and respected citizen of Osceola, d. Saturday morning lat at the advanced age of 81 years. (an obit follows)
1893 16-Feb D Smith, Aaron A doxen or more of the Knights of Honor attended the funeral of Aaron Smith at Westfield, last Sunday
         
1894 26-Jul M Bills, Frank On Sunday last Mertle Rowley was married to Frank Bills, of Tuscarora, NY
1894 6-Sep D Gee, Andrew Mr. Andrew Gee met death Tuesday, the 28th ult. at Thompkins
1894 26-Jul M Kline, Edith last week Wednesday, Edith Kline was married to Dosey Oakden, of Lindley, NY (names very blurred)
1894 26-Jul M Oakden, Dosey(?) last week Wednesday, Edith Kline was married to Dosey Oakden, of Lindley, NY (names very blurred)
1894 6-Dec D Quirk, Kate C. N. Richards commits the murder of Miss Kate Quirk, , and afterwards cut his own throat and dies by the side of his victim. (lengthly article)
1894 6-Dec D Richards, C. N. C. N. Richards commits the murder of Miss Kate Quirk, , and afterwards cut his own throat and dies by the side of his victim. (lengthly article)
1894 26-Jul M Rowley, Mertle On Sunday last Mertle Rowley was married to Frank Bills, of Tuscarora, NY
1894 22-Feb D Sprague, Potter The death of Potter Sprague occurred at his home in Borden Feb. 8. Funeral from the Baptist Church, Rev. Reams officiating.
1894 22-Feb D VanTuyle, A. J. Mrs. A. J. Van Tuyle, after an illness of two weeks, died at her home Sunday evening at ten o'clock. The funeral was at Borden, NY on Wed.
1894 22-Nov D Washburn, William William Washburn, an aged and well-known resident of this place was instantly killed Friday morning -. from the Elmira Advertiser of Nov. 18
         
1895 3-Jan D Anderson, J. N. J. N.Anderson died at the home of Dr. W. W. Whitman, in Canton, Thursday afternoon, aged 49 years. (obit follows)
1895 4-Apr M Bellaby, Hannah Willisford Some will be pleased to learn of the marriage of Mis Hannah Willisford Bellaby, of Caton, to a Mr. Cook.
1895 4-Apr M Cook, Mr. Some will be pleased to learn of the marriage of Mis Hannah Willisford Bellaby, of Caton, to a Mr. Cook.
1895 1-Aug M Dickerson, Mark Married at the parsonage South Addison, July 10 by Rev. R. S. Clark, Mr. Mark Dickerson and Miss Lucinda Orr, both of Tuscarora
1895 12-Dec D Gee, Henry Last Monday, while Henry Gee was raising a pole on which to dress hogs, the pole fell and struck him on the head killing him almost instantly. Aged 30
1895 1-Aug D Orr, John C.  John C. Orr, died at the home of his daughters, Mrs. Mark Dickerson, July 18, aged 84 years
1895 1-Aug M Orr, Lucinda Married at the parsonage South Addison, July 10 by Rev. R. S. Clark, Mr. Mark Dickerson and Miss Lucinda Orr, both of Tuscarora
1895 12-Sep D Ream, Caroline E. Caroline E., wife of Rev. H. H. Ream, died at her home in Borden, August 30, aged 52 yrs. She had been an invalid for 18 yrs.
1895 4-Apr M Smith, Claud Married - March 21, at the home of the groom's parents, by Rev. Streeter, Mr. Claud Smith and Miss Maggie Strait, both of Tuscarora
1895 31-Jan D Spicer, M. C. Mr. M. C. Spicer died at his home in this boro on Austin street, Thursday, aged 81 years, native of Conn., but resident of thsi vicinity many years.
1895 4-Apr M Strait, Maggie Married - March 21, at the home of the groom's parents, by Rev. Streeter, Mr. Claud Smith and Miss Maggie Strait, both of Tuscarora
1895 3-Jan D Wombough, Charles H. Charles H. Wombough, formerly of Addison, but later of Hornellsville, died suddenly at his home in the latter place, Tuesday morning, Jan. 1
         
1896 11-Jun D Burt, Samuel Samuel Burt, aged 14, died at Corning, May 31 of typhoid fever buried Wood's Corners, in Tuscarora
1896 25-Jun D Cady, Melvin Melvin Cady, who has been suffering for several weeks from dropsy, died Saturday afternoon. Funeral at Pleasant Valley, Sunday
1896 11-Jun M Cisco, William D. William D. Cisco, of Addison, and Miss Lizzie Sullivan, of Hornellsville, were married Thursday evening, May 28.
1896 21-May D Page, Esek Ex Sheriff Esek Page, of Hornellsville, died Saturday afternoon of heard disease, after a short illness, aged 70 years.
1896 11-Jun M Sullivan, Lizzie William D. Cisco, of Addison, and Miss Lizzie Sullivan, of Hornellsville, were married Thursday evening, May 28.
         
1897 3-Jun M Aber, Charles Miss Emma Newton of Knoxville, and Charles Aber of Canisteo, NY were married at the home of the bride Wednesday, May 19
1897 1-Jul A Brock, Thomas Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Brock, of Knoxville, celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage Tuesday the 22d inst.
1897 2-Sep M Burnham, Arthur Yesterday at 10:30 a.m. Miss Hattie L. Goff was married to Arthur Burnham of Bently Creek, Bradford county, PA at the Park church in Elmira.
1897 23-Sep D Burnham, Mary Kenyon Gaylord shot and killed Mrs. Mary Burnham Saturday at her home in Elmira, and then went a bullet into his own brain from which death resulted.
1897 9-Dec M Campbell, Rose Rose Campbell was united in marriage to Arthur E. Jones yesterday at one o'clock at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Campbell
1897 16-Sep M Campbell, Mary Helena Oscar C.Sherman of Beaver Dams, N.Y. and Mary Helena, dau. of Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Campbell, were united in marriage at the Presb. church in Knoxville last Wed.
1897 23-Sep D Clark, Caroline Mrs. Caroline Clark of the town of Woodhull, departed this life Sept. 19, aged 78 yrs. She leaves a husband a five children to mourn her loss
1897 30-Sep D Clark, Mrs. Died, at her home in Woodhull, Sunday evening Sept. 19th, Mrs. Leander Clark, nee Miss Caroline Baker, in the 78th year of her age
1897 9-Dec M Cloos, Lena E. Invitations have been issued for the marriage of Miss Lena E. Cloos to E. Earl Ferris for Wednesday evening Dec. 15. 
1897 8-Jul D Crandall, Russell Interesting sketch of the business career of Russell Crandall, who d. the 17th inst.
1897 16-Dec D Crowl, Mary Mrs. Mary Crowl died at her home Wednesday evening, about 8 o'clock, of typhoid fever. The funeral was held in the M. E. Church, Friday at 1 p. m.
1897 9-Dec M Ferris E. Earl Invitations have been issued for the marriage of Miss Lena E. Cloos to E. Earl Ferris for Wednesday evening Dec. 15. 
1897 5-Aug D French, Mrs. Mrs. French, mother of Mrs. Chester Stevens, died at her home in Painted Post last Saturday
1897 23-Sep D Gaylord, Kenyon Kenyon Gaylord shot and killed Mrs. Mary Burnham Saturday at her home in Elmira, and then went a bullet into his own brain from which death resulted.
1897 21-Oct D Gee, Mrs. Joseph Mrs. Joseph Gee died at her home near Keeneyville, yesterday morning in the ninetieth year of her age. 
1897 16-Sep D Green, George George Green of Addison was iinstantly killed at Corning Saturday afternoon while attempting to catch on a freight train.
1897 2-Sep M Goff, Hattie Yesterday at 10:30 a.m. Miss Hattie L. Goff was married to Arthur Burnham of Bently Creek, Bradford county, PA at the Park church in Elmira.
1897 9-Sep D Hawley, George T., Dr. Dr. George T. Hawley, a prominent physician of Corning, died at the residence of his father-in-law Hon. C. S. Cole, in that city last Saturday evening.
1897 30-Sep D Hazard, Charles Charles Hazard formerly editor of the Elmira Gazette and for many years a leading journalist of the southern tier, committed suicide last Thursday 
1897 3-Jun D Heysham, William William Heysham, one of the oldest and most respected citizens of Tioga county, was accidently killed last Monday morning. Aged about 80 yrs. (obit follows)
1897 25-Nov M Heysham, Jennie John Kelley and Miss Jennie E. Heysham were united in marriage at the Presbyterian parsonage, on Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 17 by Rev. Hallock Armstrong.
1897 9-Dec D Hurlbert, Randolph Randolph Hurlbert, one of our most aged citizens, died at the home of Chester Hoyt last Friday. Interment in Fair View cemetery
1897 5-Aug D Humphrey, W. T., Dr. Two of Osceola's oldest and most respected citizens died on the same day, Saturday, of last week, Mrs. Hannah Kimball and Dr. W.T. Humphrey.
1897 9-Dec M Jones, Arthur E. Rose Campbell was united in marriage to Arthur E. Jones yesterday at one o'clock at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Campbell
1897 25-Nov M Kelley, John John Kelley and Miss Jennie E. Heysham were united in marriage at the Presbyterian parsonage, on Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 17 by Rev. Hallock Armstrong.
1897 5-Aug D Kimball, Hannah Mrs. Hannah Kimball died at her late home Saturday morning last. She was the mother of Editor Kimball of the Westfield Free Press. Funeral from M. E. Church
1897 16-Sep D Lewis, George L. George L. Lewis of Blossburg, died at the residence of his brother, R.G. Lewis in Corning last Saturday
1897 3-Jun D Marint, Gideon Gideon Marint, a well known farmer living at North Jasper, dropped dead on Saturday evening, aged about sixty years.
1897 3-Jun M Newton, Emma Miss Emma Newton of Knoxville, and Charles Aber of Canisteo, NY were married at the home of the bride Wednesday, May 19
1897 23-Sep D Niles, William A. Rev. William A. Niles, for many years a leading Presbyterian minister in western N.Y. died last week at the home of his son in Trumansburg, aged 74 yrs.
1897 11-Nov D Parker, Blanche Miss Blanche Parker died at her home in Westfield Monday last evening at 4:45 (an obit follows)
1897 9-Dec D Presho, Thomas J. Thomas J. Presho of Lindley, who suffered a stroke of paralysis several weeks ago, died at his home last week Thursday afternoon
1897 11-Nov M Rowley, Hattie J. M. R. Works of Osceola, and Miss Hattie Rowley of Farmington were united in marriage by the Rev. John Segwalt, Nov. 5
1897 8-Jul D Scallin, Fred Mr. Fred Scallin died of Bright;s disease, Tuesday morning. He leaves his mother, three brothers and one siter and a large circle of friends.
1897 16-Sep M Sherman, Oscar C. Oscar C.Sherman of Beaver Dams, N.Y. and Mary Helena, dau. of Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Campbell, were united in marriage at the Presb. church in Knoxville last Wed.
1897 24-Jun D Ward, Rev. A. Rev. A. Ward, Lawrenceville's "marrying minister," died last week from injuries received from falling from a wagon a long time ago.
1897 11-Nov M Works, J. M. R. J. M. R. Works of Osceola, and Miss Hattie Rowley of Farmington were united in marriage by the Rev. John Segwalt, Nov. 5
1897 16-Sep D Woiz, Carl Carl Woiz, who committed suicide in Hornellsville last week was a cousin of R. E. Sandback of this place
         
1898 5-May N Black, Gov. Gov. Black has signed the bill making the office of Sheriff of Steuben county salaried.
1898 20-Jan M Case, Inez Married at Elmira, by the Rev. David Keppler, last Thursday, Miss Inez Case of Sabinsville, and W.L. Rexford of Gaines.
1898 20-Jan D Diskinson, Mrs. Nancy Mrs. J. W. Strong was called to Keeneyville last week by the sudden death of her grand-mother Mrs. Nancy Dickinson
1898 20-Oct M Encell, Ruth B Miss Ruth B. Encell, niece of Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Campbell of West Main street was married to Mr. Arthur B. Minor, Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock (article follows)
1898 29-Sep D Gleason, Edward Edward Gleason, who was killed at Addison Saturday night, was buried at Knoxville Tuesday.
1898 17-Mar D Mead, Ell Ell Mead died Saturday night at eight o'clock, at his residence on Holden street, aged 73 years.
1898 20-Oct M Minor, Arthur B. Miss Ruth B. Encell, niece of Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Campbell of West Main street was married to Mr. Arthur B. Minor, Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock (article follows)
1898 6-Dec D Purple, Martin V. Martin V. Purple, one of the oldest and best known merchants of the Cowanesque valley, d. at his home in Academy Corners, Sunday morning last, aged about seventy yrs.
1898 20-Jan M Rexford, W. L. Married at Elmira, by the Rev. David Keppler, last Thursday, Miss Inez Case of Sabinsville, and W.L. Rexford of Gaines.
1898 2-Jun D Seely, Mrs.  The death of Mrs. Seely, mother of our townsman, Grant Seely, occurred early Sunday morning very suddenly. Funeral from Butler church Tuesday afternoon.
1898 31-Mar D Taylor, Pernelia Permelia Taylor, nee Tubbs, widow of the late Phillip S. Taylor, died at her home on Holden street Saturday night.. Buried Taylor cemetery on Holden Brook
1898 31-Mar D Van Horn, Benjamin T. Benjamin T. Van Horn, an aged citizen of Wellsboro, died at his home in that place Monday. Mr. Van Horn was a prominent Republican, Episcepalian and business man.
1898 31-Mar D Walker, Frank Frank Walker, a well-known resident of Lawrence, was found dead in his bed last Friday morning. He was about fifty years of age.
         
1899 13-Jul D Armstrong, ? Charles Orr of Townsend, and a young man named Armstrong of Wayne, were drowned in Waneta lake in the town of Wayne, Tuesday night July 4.
1899 20-Sep M Briggs, Francis A. Married at Painted Post, NY on Sunday Sept. 17, Mr. Francis A.Briggs, of Elkland, PA and Miss Dora Severeen of Woodhull, NY
1899 29-Jun M Cilley, Nina Mr. Earl Peters and Miss Nina Cilley were married Wednesday at noon at the home of the bride's father H. L. Cilley on Cowanesque street
1899 29-Jun M Clark, Howard B. Miss Clara Kimball and Howard B. Clark of Addison, NY are to be married on the 29th inst. 
1899 20-Dec D Crandall, D. A. D. A. Crandall, an aged resident of Bradford, NY was found hanging in a room at the rear of his residence at noon last Wed. by his wife. He was about 75 yrs.
1899 3-Aug D Daniels, Henry Henry Daniels of Deerfield, died on Monday at 1 p.m., after a long illness. 
1899 20-Sep M Drew, William Married, at Lima, Ohio, Wednesday Aug. 30, Mr. William Drew of Geneva, Indiana, to Mrs. Emily Nichols Oakden of Addison, NY
1899 27-Jul D Hallen, Nora Mrs. Nora Hallen, mother of David Hallen of Tuscarora, died at the home of her son July 19, aged eighty. Member St. Catherine's ch. of Addison
1899 22-Jun M Hammond, Frank On Wednesday, June 14, Frank Hammond and Miss Bertha L. Williams were married at the home of the bride's parents (article follows)
1899 29-Jun M Kimball, Clara Miss Clara Kimball and Howard B. Clark of Addison, NY are to be married on the 29th inst. 
1899 20-Sep M Oakden, Emily Nichols Married, at Lima, Ohio, Wednesday Aug. 30, Mr. William Drew of Geneva, Indiana, to Mrs. Emily Nichols Oakden of Addison, NY
1899 13-Jul D Orr, Charles Charles Orr of Townsend, and a young man named Armstrong of Wayne, were drowned in Waneta lake in the town of Wayne, Tuesday night July 4.
1899 29-Jun M Peters, Earl Mr. Earl Peters and Miss Nina Cilley were married Wednesday at noon at the home of the bride's father H. L. Cilley on Cowanesque street
1899 13-Jul D Rogers, James A., Capt. Capt. James A. Rogers, a well-known citizen and resident of Knoxville, d. July 7th at his home. Born at Canton, Bradford Co. PA (obit follows)
1899 20-Sep M Severeen, Dora Married at Painted Post, NY on Sunday Sept. 17, Mr. Francis A.Briggs, of Elkland, PA and Miss Dora Severeen of Woodhull, NY
1899 27-Jul D Welch, Thomas Thomas Welch, an aged resident of Addson, died early Monday morning from old age. Funeral Wed. morning from St. Chaterine's church
1899 22-Jun M Williams, Bertha L. On Wednesday, June 14, Frank Hammond and Miss Bertha L. Williams were married at the home of the bride's parents (article follows)

Published On Tri-Counties Site On 9/5/98