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George Henry Northrup, a lifelong and highly respected citizen of this burough, died at his home on Chestnut St. At 1 o’clock this morning from tuberculosis from which he had suffered for a long time. He was born in Athens, in April, 1856, and had always resided here. For many years he was in the grocery business with F. T. Page. At the time of his death he was serving his second term as assessor of the Second ward, and had discharged the duties of that office with a fairness and good judgment that gave satisfaction to everyone. He was a member of the I.O.O.F., and had not only taken a great interest in all that pertained to the order but was well informed on all lodge matters.
He is survived by his wife, one daughter Leah; three brothers, Isaac of Athens; Emery and Levi, of Waverly and three sisters, Mrs. Jesse Cuddebeck and Misses Sarah and Elizabeth, all of Athens.
The funeral will be held from his late home on Chestnut St. At 3 o’clock Thursday afternoon, Rev. A. F. VonTobel, pastor of the Presbyterian church officiating, and interment will be made in Tioga Point cemetery.
HELD, MRS. EMILY
Mrs. Emily Held, wife of Fred D. Held, and youngest daughter of Mr. William
Keeler, of this village died at her home on North Main street on Tuesday
morning, May 26th, at the age of 41 years. She was attacked two weeks
since with bilious fever, which culminated in typhoid pneumonia and the
termination of her life. She was woman of sterling worth and a devoted
member of St. Mathew’s Episcopal church. The obsequies were attended at
the residence at 3 o’clock p.m. on Thursday. A husband and two little boys
have the extended sympathy of many friends.
DREW, HARRY
Shortly after ten o’clock last evening (Tuesday, Oct. 21st) Harry Drew died
at his residence on Wyoming street after an illness of five weeks of a
complication of diseases.
Mr. Drew came here six years ago from Wilkes-Barre, having removed to the
latter place from Athens, Pa., and was engaged extensively in the sewing machine
business. He was always kind, obliging and genial, both in a business and
social way, and made many warm personal friends. He was married about
three years ago and the union was blessed by two bright little children, twins,
who were soon, however, taken from them by death. To his young wife he was
devoted, and his loss to her is irreparable. He was one of the kindest
sons, and it was always his highest pleasure to administer to the happiness and
comfort of his father and mother. About five weeks ago he was taken ill of
inflammation of the bowels and kidney, since which time he has been confined to
his bed. Although at times suffering greatly he never complained.
Yesterday morning he seemed better and was bright and cheerful; but in the
afternoon a change took place for the worse and he sank rapidly. He seemed
to realize that the end was near, and called his wife and mother to him and bade
them good-bye, saying he was ready to go and had no fear of death—for he trusted
implicitly and with a simple child like faith in Him who maketh not afraid.
He was a member of the Baptist church, but always attended the Presbyterian
church here. At the time of his death he was thirty three years of age.
He leaves besides his wife, father and mother, three sisters and four brothers.
YOUNG, GEORGIA A.
DIED: In this village, Feb. 26, 1878, Georgia A. Young, eldest
daughter of S.B. Young, aged 24 years and 14 days.
Though for weeks not unexpected, it pains us to have to announce the death
of Miss Georgia A. Young, eldest daughter of Mr. S. B. Young, of this village,
which took place on Tuesday evening, Feb. 26th. She was one of the most
amiable young ladies the world ever knew—such as none knew but to love and
respect. She bore her illness and suffering with unexampled patience and
fortitude, and her untimely death is not only a grief to her own family
relatives, but to an entire community. Though cut short in a life so full
of promise and worth, we believe she has found a better abiding place. The
funeral services will take place at the residence of the family, on Church
street, today (Friday) at 2 o’clock P.M.
CRAWFORD, HENRY – SUICIDE
Henry Crawford, long known in this village, as the crippled vender of
peanuts, confectionery, and other small wares, was found hanging by the neck,
with life extinct on Wednesday morning, in his little place of business on the
bridge. It was not generally known, but now transpires that he had been in
a despondent mood, and made frequent threats and even attempts at his own life.
Besides being confined to the use of a crutch, he had a serious impediment in
his speech, he had never learned to read or write, and had been heard to express
himself as tired of this life. Notwithstanding, he was industrious and
fairly prosperous in his little business. The taking of his own life was a
premeditated act. Only the day previous, he had visited one of the drug
stores and offered ten dollars for something that would kill him in two hours
time. He was not regarded as in earnest, but during the day he had placed
a hook in the ceiling overhead in his store from which he was found suspended by
a cord next morning. He was little past 21 years of age and leaves a
mother and young sister. His father was a soldier in the late war, and
died but a few years since.
TOWNER, LEWIS F.
Died in Sheshequin, Sept. 7th 1884, of cholera infantum, Lewis F., youngest
son of Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Towner, aged three years seven months and twenty-seven
days.
DELANO, MRS. AGNES
Mrs. Agnes Delano died suddenly Wednesday evening from disease of the
brain. She leaves a husband and two children to mourn her loss. Her
remains will be interred to-day in Owego, N.Y.
WHITE, MRS. LIZZIE
Died in this borough, on the 18th, Mrs. Lizzie, wife of Fred White, aged 25
years. Funeral at the house at 2 o’clock this afternoon.
HURLEY, MRS. CORNELIUS
Died, Tuesday, April 2d, 1885, Mrs. Cornelius Hurley, aged thirty two
years. The deceased lady, who was born in this vicinity, and had lived the
years of her married life in this town, was well-known and highly respected by
all classes of our citizens for her many admirable qualities of mind and heart.
After an illness of seven weeks, borne with Christian patience and
fortitude, during which hope struggled with despair in the minds of those who
ministered at her bed-side, she resigned her spirit into the hands of her Maker.
Three young children remain behind whose tender years render it impossible that
they should fully realize their immeasurable loss.
The high esteem in which the deceased lady was held was evidenced in the
deep depression which pervaded the entire community at the announcement of her
death, in the wide-spread sympathy of which the bereaved husband was the
recipient, but more especially in the large concourse of friends who assembled
at her funeral to testify by their presence their respect for her memory.
The funeral services, which took place on Thursday, April 4th, too late to
receive a notice in our last week’s issue, were held in the Catholic church, (of
this town), and were conducted with all the solemnity and impressiveness
peculiar to the ritual of that church. The church was thronged on the
occasion, and after a touching and eloquent tribute had been paid to her memory
by the pastor, Rev. John Costello, the remains, followed by a long line of
carriages, were deposited in the family lot in the Catholic cemetery, at Sayre.
DE WITT, TOM
Death of “Tom” DeWitt – One of the Bravest Engineers Who Ever Controlled a
Locomotive.
Susquehanna, PA, Nov. 1,--Tom DeWitt, a world-famous Erie engineer, died at
his home here on Thursday morning of congestion of the brain. For thirty
years he was on the road, and gained a great reputation as a courageous and
skillful engineer. He never knew what fear was. He faced death many
a time without trembling. He was running Erie 12 when she met with the
terrible disaster at Tioga in February, 1881. At Hornellsville in a recent
smash up he saw his nephew killed before his eyes. In the great tunnel
light near Binghamton he ran his engine against one the opposing force and
derailed it. He (DeWitt) was a small thin man, with piercing black eyes
and very social manners. He was obliged to give up night running a short
time since on account of his health, and was accordingly promoted to be a tester
of engines along the road. He leaves two sisters in this city, where he
was born, Miss Bessie DeWitt, a teacher in the high school, and Mrs. Charles
Pierce, of Exchange street. He was a prominent member of several railway
organizations, and had considerable insurance on his life. His great
popularity will no doubt cause a large attendance at his funeral, which occurs
at Owego this (Saturday) afternoon.
TUTTLE, BLANCHE
Scranton, Pa., Dec. 20--Blanche, the only daugher of Jasen and Miranda
Tuttle, of this city, died on Wednesday last of that dread disease, diptheria,
aged two years, three months and fourteen days. The interment was in
Dunmore cemetery.
SPAULDING
Charles Spaulding returned from his southern trip on Friday last. He
went to Thurston, Texas, intending to bring home the remains of his brother,
George W. Spaulding, an engineer on the Texas Southern railroad, who was killed
near that place a few months ago. In informs us that the remains cannot be
shipped under one year.
STICKELS, MRS. ANNA E.
Mrs. Anna E. Stickels, wife of Jacob Stickels, Sr., died at their residence
on Satterlee street, on Wednesday last, aged seventy-three years. Her
funeral took place from the house on Friday at 2 p.m.
HERRICK, E. C.
We are pained to notice the death of E. C. Herrick, one of Athen’s oldest
and most respected citizens, who died at his residence on Tuesday last, aged
seventy years. His funeral occurred on Thursday at 1 p.m.
HODGE, BEAULA
July 9th—Beaula, daughter of Andrew and Sarah Hodge, aged 1 year, 1 month
and 8 days.
DORAN, MISS LIZZIE
We are pained to notice the death of Miss Lizzie Doran, daughter of our
well-known townsman, Michael Doran, which took place on Monday last at Waverly,
N.Y., where she was being treated for dropsy. Lizzie had attained the age
of nineteen years, and was indeed one of God’s noble women and beloved by all
who knew her. Her funeral occurred at the Catholic cemetery on Wednesday
at 10 a.m., the attendance being the largest that has been seen in Athens for
years. The floral offerings were grand indeed. To Mr. Doran and
family goes out the most heartfelt sympathy of our people in their great
bereavement.
SHENNAN, BENJAMIN
Benjamin Shennan, one of the oldest residents of this village, died on
Tuesday night last, aged seventy-five years. His funeral took place from
the house on Thursday at 4 p.m., Rev. Mr. Hand officiating. It was well
attended.
PAUL, ALEXANDER
Alexander Paul, one of the most respected citizens of Athens township, died
very suddenly on Wednesday evening last. He had been to the village and
returned home in time to do his chores, when he went to bed and soon after his
wife, hearing him groaning hastened to his bedside, after which he gasped out
twice and was gone. His funral occurred on Saturday and was very largely
attended.
ROOKS, EDWIN D.
Edwin D. Rooks, of the firm of Rooks & Brown bakers and confectioners in
Cortland, died at the Messenger House in that village, on Tuesday morning, May
12th, the result of a severe attack of typhoid fever. He was a man of
genial, pleasing ways, had many friends, who will sympathize with his afflicted
wife and parents. He was thirty-three years of age.
He was formerly employed in the bakery of W. H. Van Etten in this village,
and while living here in 1882, was married to Miss Addie Brown, daughter of Mr.
Roswell Brown, and in the spring of 1884 removed to Cortland. While living
here he was earnestly interested in the Moravia Fire Department, and was a
member of Fitts Steamer Co., a relation he still held at the time of his death.
The remains were brought to this village for interment, and the funeral
services held at the house of Mr. Brown, his father-in-law, on West Cayuga
street, at 9 o’clock P.M. on Thursday, Rev. Geo. H. Bailey officiating.
MYERS, JOHN
John Myers, an old and respected citizen of this village, died at his
residence on Main street on Tuesday last, aged sixty years. His funeral
took place from the house on Thursday and was largely attended.
MYERS, MRS. JOHN
The townspeople were greatly surprised to learn of the death of Mrs. John
Myers, who died at the residence of her son-in-law, B. F. Haupt Thursday last,
aged fifty-seven years. Mrs. Myers survived her husband just one week, his
death occurring March 26. Mr. and Mrs. Myers have been residents of our
village for ??? years, and were among our best ???. Her funeral occurred
from the house. (Handwritten date April 2, 1885).
SPAULDING, CAPTAIN EDWIN A.
Captain Edwin A. Spaulding died at the Packer Hospital, Sayre, Tuesday
morning, October 13th. Mr. Spaulding was born in Athens township, and his
earlier years were spent here. He was a young man of excellent disposition
and habits, always studious in his school days and ambitious and perservering in
his business methods, when the cares of life laid its burdens on him. His
social qualities made for him warm and endearing friends in whose associations
he seemed to take his chiefest delight.
When the war broke out he was serving as deputy sheriff of Bradford county,
under his father, A. Hanson Spaulding. He enlisted in the service as First
Lieutenant of Company I, One Hundred Forty-first Pennsylvania Volunteers,
August, 21st, 1862, and was a good soldier all the way through. He was
wounded at the battle of Chancellorsville, Va., May 3d, 1863, and again in the
Wilderness, May 5th, 1864, and he was discharged on account of the latter wound,
December 16th, 1864. He was promoted to Captain, December 10th 1862.
Returning to Athens from the army he was engaged with others in the organization
of the First National Bank, and was made its first cashier, which position he
held until 1871, when he resigned and accepted the position of cashier of the
Second National Bank of Wilkes-Barre. His duties there were very arduous
and he applied himself so incessantly to business that his health gave away and
he was obliged to resign and look for relief in a change of business. He
has since been engaged in a store at Forty Fort, until his last fatal illness
came upon him. In summing up a life so eventful in public and private
service, it will leave its impress of fond memories that will be highly
appreciated by the whole community and cherished by his friends. His
funeral was attended from the residence of his uncle Ralph Tozer, yesterday
(Friday), at twelve o’clock, noon, the Masonic fraternity having charge of the
services and Rev. Mr. Morrow and Rev. H. W. Hand officiating. It was very
largely attended.
He leaves a wife and three children who have the sincere sympathies of our
whole community in this their sever affliction. Captain Spaulding was one
of the organizers of Perkins Post, G.A.R., and its first Commander, and he has
kept his membership here up to the time of his death, preferring the
associations of his comrades in arms to all others.
BEAM, MRS. ALBERT L.
Mary F., wife of Albert L. Beam, died at the home of her father, Esquire
Northrup, in this village, on Monday afternoon last, aged 27 years.
Mrs. Beam was born in this town, and was the youngest of a family of eight
children. She was well known in the village and highly esteemed by a large
circle of friends, for her many good qualities of mind and heart. In the
spring of 1879 she made a public profession of her faith in Christ, and united
with the Presbyterian church in this village. In her christian life she
has developed the character of a true christian woman. She was humble and
unostentatious, but faithful and earnest. She loved her church and its
ordinances, and her place was rarely vacant at any of its services. For
years she was a member of the Sabbath school, first as a scholar and then as a
teacher, and in both positions she was faithful and efficient. She was
married one year ago. On the first of April last she was taken with the
fatal disease consumption, which rapidly did its work. She bore her
sufferings with christian patience and fortitude.
Her death was a happy one. She met the dread messenger calmly—even
joyfully. One by one she called her family to her bedside and bade them
farewell, assuring them that her Savior was with her, and then fell asleep in
his arms. Her funeral occurred on Wednesday afternoon, the day before the
first anniversary of her marriage. The services were conducted by her
pastor, and attended by a large concourse of people, who thus testified of their
esteem for the deceased, and their sympathy for her bereaved family.
WELCH, FREDDIE
Died—In this place, Dec. 26th, 1875, Freddie, only son of Fred and Altha
Welch, aged 9 years, 4 months, and 4 days.
HEAD, MRS. MARY
Mrs. Mary, the esteemed wife of Arthur Head, attorney-at-law and Court
reporter, died Monday morning last, August 17th, at seven o’clock, aged
thirty-one years. She was the only daughter of Avery Frisk, Esq. of
Montrose, well-known here as the architect and superintendent of construction of
the county jail. She graduated at the Susquehanna Collegiate Institute,
this place, in 1873, and has a large circle of friends who were her classmates.
She afterwards taught in the graded school at Montrose. She was married to
Mr. Head in 1880, whose acquaintance she made while both were students at the
Institute, which mutually ripened into love. She was a most excellent and
exemplary Christian wife and mother. Her early death is peculiarly sad, as
she leaves, beside a devoted husband, four small children, the youngest but a
few days old, and she will be sincerely mourned by a large circle of friends.
Her husband has the sympathy of our entire community. Funeral ceremonies
were observed at her late residence on Tuesday afternoon, largely attended by
relatives and friends. Rev. J. S. Stewart, D.D. conducted the services,
and delivered a comforting and sympathetic address. Her remains were
buried in Riverside Cemetery this place.
KINNER, OLIVE
Miss oLIve Kinner died at Lincoln, Nebraska, last Saturday, and her remains
were brought here and buried Thursday afternoon at two o'clock. She had
been frail for a long time, and her mother and herself had gone to this western
retreat for a temporary home, hoping that the change of climate might be
beneficial to her health. This was the case for a time, and her friends
were hopeful that she might be fully restored. Her brother, F. L. Kinner,
one week ago went out to visit them, also expecting that a short vacation would
recuperate his own energies. But he only arrived there in time to see his
sister in her last hours, and to sit with the maternal watcher in vigils of
affection around the dying bed of her they so fondly cherished. She was
conscious till the last, and her latest hours were made peaceful in the serene
trust of a Christian faith and the encircling companionship of kindred hearts.
Miss Olive had such a sweet, lovable nature that drew around her a large
circle of friends. Her frail health was a constant source of solicitude,
and the cheerful grace with which she bore her sufferings made every one admire
her fortitude.
There was a sad company of friends at the station Wednesday night, waiting
past the midnight hour to receive the remains, and mingle their sympathetic
sorrow with the two mourners that brought the precious dust back to their native
home. The funeral, Thursday afternoon , was very largely attended, the
Rev. Mr. Ryder, of the M.E. church, officiating. The friends of the
deceased are assured that they have the sincere sympathy of our whole community.
JENNY, ELMER
Elmer Jenny, a young man about twenty-four years of age, who has been
residing with his brother Lorrin, on High street in this place, was drowned
while bathing in the Chemung river, on the west side, just above Jarry Burk’s
house, Sunday afternoon about three o’clock. His brother and several other
young men were in the water with him, but it seems only one of the party could
swim, which probably accounts for their not being able to effect a rescue.
Notwithstanding repeated warnings from his companions, he got out where the
water was deep and swift and was caught and bourne under by the current.
The body was recovered soon after the accident, and was taken to the residence
of his brother. His parents in East Smithfield were notified and
reached here Monday morning. The deceased was a worthy and industrious
young man, and leaves many friends to mourn his untimely end.
THOMPSON, SAMUEL
Samuel Thompson died at the residence of his son-in-law, I. Potter, on Main
street, Wednesday. The deceased was born at Montery, Berkshire county,
Mass., and was in the eighty-first year of his age. He had been in rather
poor health for some time past, and on the 9th of December fell and broke his
hip, which was probably the real cause of his sudden death. A few days
ago, he gave directions for a pair of crutches, thinking he would be able to get
around again, but in a few days he was taken worse and died in convulsions.
BROWN, CHARLES R.
Charles R. Brown, late of Nichols, N.Y., and formerly of North Towanda,
this county, died at the residence of his son, Dr. F. W. Brown, in this borough,
Monday afternoon, aged eighty years. The funeral occurred Thursday
afternoon.
FOUR SUICIDES IN ELMIRA IN THREE DAYS--TWO OF THEM WERE WOMEN, AND TWO WERE MEN, AND ALL OF THEM APPEARED TO BE WEARY OF LIFE.
BALDWIN, MRS. CARRIE PERKINS
Choosing rather to end her life than to remain in this world of trouble,
Mrs. Carrie Perkins Baldwin, formerly of Granville, Pa., but more recently of
this city, drank a quantity of laudanum and then placed a shawl around her neck
and while under the influence of the drug slowly strangled to death while in a
room in the Hotel Smith, during last Saturday night or Sunday morning. The
woman had made every preparation and that the act was premeditated and carefully
planned, there is no doubt.
Mrs. Baldwin was formerly employed at the Gleason health resort, but one
week ago Wednesday left there claiming that she was ill, and went to the
Arnot-Ogden hospital, where her case was registered as hysteria. Saturday
she left and went to the Smith hotel where she secured a room and registered as
Mrs. Carrie Baldwin, Granville, Pa. Saturday evening she went to the
Elmira Savings bank and withdrew $118, and taking $103 of it, deposited it with
the Mechanics’ society on Carroll street to the credit of Mary A. Butler.
She also purchased a large trunk, which was delivered at her room and the woman
neatly packed all her belongings after attiring herself ready for the final
summons, which she was soon to inflict upon herself. After 9:30 o’clock
Saturday night, nothing was seen or heard from the woman until Sunday afternoon
at 1:30 o’clock, when Miss Florence Burley, an employee at the hotel, opened the
door of the room occupied by Mrs. Baldwin with a pass key and found the woman
apparently kneeling beside the bed as if praying. The girl informed Mrs.
Smith, who found that the woman was dead.
Coroner Westlake was summoned, and found that the life had been extinct for
a number of hours, for rigor mortis had already set in, although not pronounced.
Around the neck of the woman was a shawl strap fastened with a slipping noose,
while the other end had been fastened to a post at the head of the oak bedstead.
Beside the bed sat a bottle containing a small quantity of laudanum and it
probable that the woman first drank this and then strangled herself.
A note was also found, which read:
Mr. Harrington:
Dear Sir—Please bury me beside my father and mother. You can collect
the pay from my husband. Every man should bury his wife.
CARRIE PERKINS BALDWIN
An envelope addressed to Mrs. M. J. Butler, Cooper’s Plains, but containing
no letter, was also found. Mrs. Butler was communicated with and came to
this city and proved to be a sister of Mrs. Baldwin. She was the same
person to whose credit the money was deposited at the Elmira Mechanics’ society
by Mrs. Baldwin. Mrs. Baldwin was formerly Miss Carrie Perkins, daughter
of Luther W Perkins, and was born in Bradford, N.Y. There survive the
father, L. W. Perkins, of Otsego county, one brother Adelbert Perkins, of
Cooper’s Plains, two sisters, Mrs. M. J. Howe, of Syracuse, and Mrs. Butler of
Cooper’s Plains. The husband is supposed to be in Pennsylvania. The
funeral of Mrs. Baldwin was held Thursday morning at the Harrington undertaking
parlors. The Rev. A. J. Saxe officiated. Burial was in Woodlawn
cemetery.
RIDALL, SAMUEL J.
Samuel J. Ridall, aged forty-seven years, who resided with his wife at No.
111 Dewitt avenue, drank a deadly quantity of carbolic acid Tuesday night while
in the rear of the livery and hitching stable of J. T. Parke, of Carroll street,
and died a few minutes afterwards. Despondency over illness is said to
have been the cause.
Mr. Ridall had been employed by Orris Danks, a feed dealer on Carroll
street, for about two years. He was a good workman and well liked by all
with whom he came in contact. Sunday he was at home with his wife and
apparently in his usual good health. He left for work Tuesday morning and
was at home for dinner. He returned to his home again in the afternoon and
nothing was noted by Mrs. Ridall as being out of the ordinary.
Tuesday, while he was at work he appeared downcast and brooding over
something. About 5 o’clock in the afternoon he entered the office of Mr.
Park and sat down in a chair. The man is claimed to have said, “Here’s for
six foot of earth to cover me.” He was noticed to be in a dazed condition
and when an investigation was made it was found that the body was lifeless.
Mrs. Ridall was sent for and Drs. R.R. Chilson and C.L. Squire were summoned.
It was at first thought that the man had died from heart disease. The
physicians found traces of carbolic acid in the stomach. The cup at the
well in the rear of the stables also smelled of the deadly lotion.
Mr. Ridall formerly resided in Towanda, where he was well and
favorably known. He is survived by his wife, his mother Mrs. E. A. Knapp,
of Towanda, Pa., a daughter, Mrs. Alva Wood of New Haven, Conn., who was the
wife of Curtis Wood, Jr., who was killed while employed on the Northern Central
railroad one year ago last December, one son, Howard Ridall, of New Haven,
Conn., Mrs. Emma Murray, of Ulster, Pa., an aunt, Mrs. F. G. VanDyke and Mrs. A.
J. VanWinkle, cousins, who reside at Ulster, Pa., Mrs. Henry Miller, an aunt at
Towanda, Pa., and Mrs. Ernest Miller, a cousin at Towanda. The funeral was
held at the home on Detroit avenue on Friday morning at 10 o’clock. The
body was taken to Ulster, Pa., for burial.
NICHOLS, EDWIN
Edwin Nichols, twenty-seven years of age, who resided with his mother in a
small house, just off from Cleveland avenue, near Rorick’s glen, drank a
quantity of laudanum Monday evening about 7 o’clock. The young man was in
debt and had been drinking heavily so it is claimed, and became despondent over
his condition and determined to end all.
From an early youth, Nichols was compelled to work. He did not have
an opportunity to secure an education, and so was obliged to do anything in the
way of manual labor which he could secure. He had been employed as
delivery boy for different local newspapers, at Howell’s box factory and for a
south side meat dealer. During the past winter he secured a position in
the mailing department of the Elmira Advertiser, but the position was not to his
liking and he wanted to find other work.
Sunday night he left his humble home, telling his aged mother that he was
going to the Gospel mission and then to work. “Don’t worry mother,” the
boy said, “If I do not come home Monday, for I am going to try and get another
job where I can earn more money and pay off my debts.” That is the last
that the mother, Mrs. E. D. Watson, ever saw of her son alive.
During the afternoon he applied at a drug store on the south side and
secured a bottle of laudanum, and going to the grocery store of A. J. Drake, at
No. 126 Pennsylvania avenue, said, “When I am thrown out of a saloon it is about
time to quit.” He attempted to swallow the contents of the bottle, but was
thwarted by Mr. Drake, who knocked the bottle from his hands.
He left the store and went to another pharmacy, where he was refused the
drug, but procured two ounces of the deadly lotion at a drug store on West Water
street, signing his name and giving a plausable reason. He then returned
to the south side and entered a saloon, where he bid several friends farewell,
and again went to Drake’s store. This time he was successful in swallowing
the liquid before Mr. Drake could interfere. Dr. Frederick C. Annabel was
passing the store and he was summoned. Mr. Drake notified police
headquarters and Policement Bowne was soon at the store. Everything
possible was done to relieve Nichols’s condition. He was removed to the
Arnot-Ogden hospital, where all that medical science could do was employed, but
to no effect and on the following morning he died.
After the young man had made the first attempt to end his life Mr. Drake
communicated with police headquarters and Policeman Bowne had been dispatched to
the scene, but did not arrive until after Nichols had made the second attempt,
which proved successful. Mrs. E. D. Watson, mother of Nichols, was seen at
her humble home, located some distance east of Cleveland avenue, and before the
woman had an opportunity to tell of the life of her son, the Telegram
representative was informed privately that the mother did not know that her son
had committed suicide and the friends were afraid to inform her for she had a
very weak heart, and it was feared that if the added sorrow was heaped upon her
that it would prove fatal. She said that the boy’s father was residing in
Corning, and was married again. The lad had four half-brothers and two
half-sisters in the Crystal city. The funeral was held Thursday afternoon
at the house. Burial was in Woodlawn cemetery.
GILBERT, MISS GRACE O.
The body of Miss Grace O. Gilbert was laid at rest in Woodlawn cemetery
Friday afternoon. This marked the end of the earthly career of a young
woman who has suffered a continuous series of trouble from the time she was a
small girl, until last Tuesday morning, when she took fate into her own hands
and drank a deadly lotion of carbolic acid, which produced the effect for which
it was intended.
Grace Gilbert had always been unfortunate. During the first nine
years of her life all was well. She resided with her father and mother in
their comfortable home and she was the joy of their lives. One bright
morning, nineteen years go next fall, she was with her mother and a number of
young playmates going to Eldridge park to enjoy the day at a picnic. She
was skipping merrily along the Lackawanna railroad tracks, when suddenly she was
struck down by a locomotive. Both limbs were crushed and it was found
necessary to amputate them. The Lackawanna company made provision for her,
but she had been maimed for life. For years she attended school, riding on
a tricycle propelled by hand and finally she took up dressmaking. Since
the accident she has never been entirely well. Her spine was injured and
only last week she was informed that she had curvature of the spine and
tuberculosis. The girl thought that she would also be insane and
telephoned to Mrs. Coyle, of Union place that she would rather die than live and
be insane.
The girl secured two ounces of carbolic acid at a drug store and on Tuesday
morning went to Eldridge park, and choosing a site on the park, and choosing a
site on the wharf near the beautiful lake, drank the contents of the bottle.
She fell to the wharf unconscious. She was thought to have fainted by
James Pardo, an employee at the park, and went to her assistance. He found
that her condition was serious and detected the smell of acid. He summoned
several persons in the vicinity and notified police headquarters. Several
policemen and Coroner John A. Westlake and his son, Dr. Alfred J. Westlake, were
hurried to the scene. Dr. Frank L. Christian, of the reformatory had also
been notified and was soon at the scene.
SANDERS/BOSTON – MARRIAGE
On Wednesday, 17th of October, at the Church of the Advent, Boxton, Mass.,
by the Rev. Edward Benedict, Mr. Robert Sanders of Galt, to Nellie L., youngest
daughter of Edward Scott, Esq., Boston.
SAUNDERS/TAYLOR – MARRIAGE
At the Methodist Parsonage, West Flamboro, Oct. 24th, by Rev. T. W.
Jackson, Mr. Nelson Taylor of Galt, to Miss Isabell Saunders of the same place.
BACON/CUDDEBACK – MARRIAGE
We are pleased to announce the marriage of Mr. W. N. Bacon to Miss Anna
Cuddeback both of this village. Mr. Bacon has recently come among us, but
has by his gentlemanly and courteous manner made hosts of friends, all of whom
wish him and his estimable wife unbounded success and happiness through life.
PACKER/CUMMINGS – MARRIAGE
Miss Mary Packer, one of the wealthiest ladies in America, only surviving
child of the late Judge Asa Packer, proprietor of the Lehigh Valley Railroad,
was married, very privately, at the palatial residence of the bride at Mauch
Chunk on Wednesday afternoon last, to Charles H. Cummings, of New York—The
bride’s income is no less than $1,500 a day. Mr. Cummings, the lucky
bridegroom, is a self-made man. Starting as a conductor on the Lehigh
Velley Railroad, he has worked his way up until he has become the head of the
New York end of the same, and marries a lady who is about as good proprietress
of the whole line.
HEATH/MC CLEN – MARRIAGE
On Wednesday evening of this week occurred the marriage of Miss Cora Heath
and George McClen, both of this village, the ceremony being performed by the
Rev. James Ryder. A large number of friends and relatives were present to
witness the happy event, which took place in the new M. E. Church, and was the
first affair of the kind that ever occurred in that structure. The newly
married couple are well and favorably known in this place, and their friends are
innumerable. The presents were many and very fine. Mr. and Mrs.
McClen immediately left for the Empire State, and will return in the near future
and make Athens their home. They have the best wishes of all.
HARDING/HICKEY - MARRIAGE
The wedding of our young friend, Edward Hickey, to Miss Eliza Harding, took
place at Paradise, Pa., at the residence of Rev. J. Mc. A. Harding, the
bride’s parents, Tuesday, June 2d, and they have returned to town and taken
rooms at the Stimson House. We wish them happiness and a long prosperous
life.
OSBORNE/LANDERS - MARRIAGE
In Owego, May 27th by Rev. Geo. Forsyth, Charles L. Osborne of
Athens, Pa., and Anna R. Landers of Owego, N.Y.
VAN LOAN/HEATH - MARRIAGE
On Wednesday evening last occurred the marriage of Miss Lizzie Van Loan and
Bion E. Heath, at the residence of the bride’s father, Daniel Van Loan, on North
street. The house was completely filled with friends, who left many useful
and costly presents as reminders of their esteem.
SAWYER – WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
On Tuesday evening last, June 23d, the many friends of Mr. and Mrs. E.
Sawyer gathered at their residence in Athens township to celebrate the fifteenth
anniversary of their marriage. Refreshments consisting of ice cream, cake
and other good things, were enjoyed by all, and the evening was pleasantly spent
in social intercourse. The guests departed shortly after midnight, with
wishes that the genial pair might live to celebrate many more anniversaries of
the joyful day that made them one and leaving behind them the following
substantial tokens of their regard:
George H. Sawyer, tinted celery dish; Jesse D. Sawyer, tinted jelly dish;
Mrs. H. M. Sawyer of Rochester, N.Y., solid silver napkin rings; Miss Hattie
Sawyer, square cake plate; the Misses Fannie Murray and Altie Sawyer of
Rochester, silver and china castor; J. L. Sawyer and wife, set of tinted
tumblers; N. V. Weller and wife, silver and crystal pickle castor; Leart Weller
and wife, handsome round fruit stand; F. S. Morley and wife, tinted celery and
salt boats; Mr. and Mrs. Kline, tinted cream pitcher and spoon holder; Mr. J.
And Miss Mazie Kline, tinted vinegar bottle; F. N. Weller and wife, crystal and
silver breakfast castor; George Campbell set of variety individual butter
plates; B. F. Brown and wife, handsome cheese dish; Miss Jennie Loomis, handsome
fruit plate and tinted sugar bowl; Miss Louisa Weller, variety cake plate; Mrs.
Mary Splann, handsome water pitcher; Samuel VanWork and wife, large berry dish;
F. E. Weller and wife, full ice cream set; Wm. Underwood and wife, four silver
coins; Mrs. Mahala Weller, set of jelly glasses; Harry Weller, hand painted ink
well; Fred Weller, stereoscope and views; Emmit Smith, a silver coin; C. A.
Weller, wine pitcher and cup.
ELLIS – WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
The large residence of Mr. and Mrs. Sela Ellis, of Ellistown, was filled
with a notable assemblage of the oldest and most highly esteemed families of
Tioga County, mostly pioneers and their descendants, on Thursday evening, it
being the fiftieth anniversary of the wedding of Sela Ellis and Rebecca A.
Myers, February 19, 1835. There were four couples present from Ellistown
and East Waverly who had celebrated their golden wedding.
MATTHEWS/CORBIN – MARRIAGE
Invitations are out for the marriage of Miss Carrie Matthews and Mr. J.
Leroy Corbin at the residence of the bride’s father, Mr. William Matthews on
Anthony avenue, Sayre, Pa., on Thursday, April 10, 1884. About sixty
invitations are issued and the invitations reach a large number of the best
citizens of this county.
KENNEDY/SCANLON – MARRIAGE
Tom Kennedy, the gentlemanly clerk at the Stimson house, has taken unto
himself a wife, the chosen lady being Miss Ella Scanlon, one of the finest young
ladies of Towanda. Mr. and Mrs. Kenedy carry with them the kindest wishes
of all out people for a happy voyage through life. We, in common with
hosts of others extend our congratulations.
COVENEY/FARR – MARRIAGE- AT ATHENS, PA
A VERY INTERESTING WEDDING THAT WAS CELEBRATED AT THAT PLACE
Feb. 14—The marriage of Dennis Coveney and Miss Lizzie, daughter of Henry
Farr, one of the most prominent farmers in this section, occurred at St. John’s
Catholic church, February 10, at 11 o’clock a.m. The ceremony was
performed by the Rev. J. L. Costello. The bride was elegantly attired in
blue silk and velvet. The groom wore the customary suit of black.
Miss Anna Far, sister of the bride, assisted as bridesmaid and Jerry Coveney,
brother of the groom, as best man. A large reception was given at the
bride’s home, where nearly eighty persons partook of a very luxurious dinner.
Among those present were guests from Elmira, Waverly, Athens, Ulster and
vicinity. Miss Jessie Hyatt Ransom, of Ulster, delivered some beautiful
and appropriate music. A large number of elegant presents were presented
to the bride. Among them were an elegant set of silver knives and forks,
J. J. Coveney, brother of the groom; beautiful cut glass fruit dish, Miss Mary
Coveney; one dozen silver spoons, Miss Nora Handrahen, of Elmira, handsome linen
tablecloth, Miss Delia Reagan, Elmira; large parlor lamp, Mrs. C. Collins;
dinner set of china, Miss Anna C. Farr; large book entitled “Teaching truth by
signs and ceremonies”, Miss Ella Cronin, Smithfield; large studio lamp, Miss
Hannah Loomis, elegant silver butter dish, Miss Abbie Sullivan, Elmira; one set
of table knifes and forks by her aunt, Mrs. J. McCarthy; handsome toilet set,
Miss Ella Farr; elegant parlor lamp, Miss Anna Hayes; willow chair, Mrs. John
Coveney, Jr.. The happy couple departed for Boston on train 3, taking with
them the best wishes of their many friends and relatives.
LINCOLN/HOOD – MARRIAGE
On Thursday, August 27th, 1885, byRev. James Ryder, Mr. Irvin Lincoln of
Athens, to Miss Carrie E. Hood of the same place. A few of the relatives
of the contracting parties gathered at the residence of Mrs. C. E. Hood, on
Bridge street, Thursday evening, to witness the ceremony that made the above
lady Mrs. Irvin Lincoln, the Rev. James Ryder officiating. Mr. and Mrs. L.
Left the same evening for a visit among relatives in the Empire State.
COVNEY/COLLINS - MARRIAGE
James Coveney and Miss Nellie Collins were married at Owego on Tuesday
evening last. They are both of this place and their many friends wish them
a pleasant journey through life.
FENNEL/WELLES - MARRIAGE
At the home of the bride’s sister, Mrs. M. P. Murray, in Athens, September
23d, 1885, by Rev. A. J. Fennel, Mr. George H. Fennel to Miss Bessie Welles.
THORNE/THOMAS - MARRIAGE
Prof. A. P. Thomas, of this place was married to Miss Hattie E. Mathews, of
Hammonton, N. J., on Wednesday evening, Aug. 5th. The ceremony took place
at the home of the bride’s father, Prof. W. B. Mathews, the Rev. W. J. Mewhinney
officiating.
The bridal pair arrived at their home in this village on Tuesday last, and
on Wednesday evening the 12th, their house was the scene of a very pleasant
reception given them by their friends in this place. The many fine
presents received and cordial words of greeting spoken, testify of the esteem in
which Prof. Thomas is held in the community, and of the kindly welcome given the
bride whom he has brought to his home. The following is the list of
presents given at the wedding and at the reception.
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