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DEATH OF FRED BROCK – HE WAS ONE OF SAYRE’S BEST KNOWN AND MOST HIGHLY RESPECTED CITIZENS.
DIED—Monday afternoon, at 1:30 o’clock, Fred Brock, aged 46 years. Funeral Thursday, March 2nd, 1899, at the house on Lehigh Ave., at 2 o’clock p.m., and from the Baptist church at 2:30 p.m.; burial at Waverly.
Fred Brock is dead! This simple announcement echoed and re-echoed through Sayre Monday afternoon, and it brought sorrow to every man, woman and child in the municipality. Fred deserves eulogy, but I am afraid the English language does not afford words to express what should be said of him—at least that part of it which I know does not.
Fred Brock had lived in Sayre many years. He had worked for the Lehigh company during all that time. He had earned the respect of his superiors, which is saying much for a man who labors for a railroad corporation. It is said of him that he had not an enemy, which is quite unnecessary. It would have been impossible for him to have had one. His was such a kindly, genial nature! He believed in and practiced the universal brotherhood of man. None were so high, none so lowly, as to escape his notice and commendation. Evil he never spoke of anyone—it was beneath him. I would like so much to tell to all the world the story of Fred Brock’s unselfishness, of his devotedness to home and friends. But how is it to be done? All that can be said is that when the Master put immortal soul into the living body of Fred Brock he used the best material to be obtained. The ingredients used were generosity; forgiveness; charity; unselfishness; devotion, love, christianity.
Poor Fred! How he suffered during those last unfortunate months! With what fortitude and forbearance he stood it all! Not a murmur, not a complaint—only a fight to live. And Fred did so much want to live! It was only an indomitable will, a courage born of despair, that kept him alive so long. Mrs. Brock, all Sayre mourns with you and shares your sorrow. Your loss is irreparable. We all feel the keenest sense of personal misfortune.
TARBELL – DEATH
Dana O. Tarbell died at 2:30 o’clock this morning at his home, 14 Laurel
avenue. He had been an invalid for many years and for some time past had
been confined to his bed by a complication of diseases incident to his advanced
age. Of late he had been so low that his death was expected at almost any
time, and yesterday it was thought that he would not live out the day. Mr.
Tarbell was 73 years of age, having been born in 1823 in Rushford, N.Y. He
had passed the greater part of his life at Farmersville, in the northern part of
the county, where he owned several fine farms and for years ran a hotel.
He was one of the best and most influential residents of that section. He
was one of the principal promoters of the extension west of Warsaw of the old
Rochester & State Line railroad, now the Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg and for
several years he was one of the state railroad commissioners. He was
always a hard worker, a man of the strictest integrity of character and
commanded the respect and esteem of all his numerous acquaintances. In
1850 he married Francis Marie Wilder of Worcester, N.Y., who survives him
together with the following children: Mrs. Spring, wife of Judge Alfred
Spring of Franklinville; Mrs. W. W. Merrill of Rushford, Myron O. Tarbell of
Farmersville, Fred R. Tarbell and Mrs.I. E. Ackerly of Olean.
For the past eight years Mr. and Mrs. Tarbell have lived in Olean, residing
with their son, Fred, manager of the Postal Telegraph office. Mrs. Ackerly
was in Denver, Col. When the news of her father’s critical condition reached
her, and she is now on her way home. The funeral will be held Saturday at
the home of Judge Spring in Franklinville. After a prayer at the house
here the remains will be taken to Franklinville on the 10:35 A.M. W.N.Y. &
P. Train.
HILL – DEATH
A FEW WORDS IN MEMORY OF THE LATE GEORGE S. HILL
Precisely at 1:30 o’clock yesterday afternoon the sombre-looking wagon from
Miller’s undertaking rooms at Athens, backed up to the center door of the Packer
hospital. Mr. Miller alighted, went to the rear of the vehicle, took
therefrom a coffin-shaped basket and carried it through into the institution.
Ten minutes later the undertaker, accompanied by three male attaches of the
hospital, returned bearing between them, the basket, carefully and laboriously.
That coffin-shaped basket contained all that was mortal of genial George S.
Hill.
Probably no person in Sayre enjoys the privilege of so many friends as did
George Hill. Mourning over his sudden and untimely demise, is universal.
Many have said they feel his loss as that of a brother—and brotherly love was
the basis of his popularity. He never had any but the kindest words for
all. No person in distress was ever refused by him. How said it all
is! Only a few days ago he purchased, in connection with Mr. Pealer, a
business of his own. Then he told a friend of his hopes, desires,
ambition. How he thought he had arrived at that time of life when he
should strike out and do something for himself; told of how earnestly he would
try to please and make his new venture successful and this is the end.
His faithful wife, to whom he was devotion itself, is completely
prostrated. The sympathy of the entire community is with her. No
woman ever had a better husband. Friend George, good bye! We know
that your reward must be in keeping with your life. “As ye sow, so shall
ye reap.”
George S. Hill was born in Towanda thirty-one years ago. He died at
Packer hospital, Sayre, Wednesday, March 1st at 11:30 a.m. The funeral
services will be held at his late home on Desmond St. Friday afternoon at
2 o’clock; burial in Tioga Point cemetery. Besides his wife, Mr. Hill
leaves these near relatives; His mother, Mrs. Luch Hill; sister, Mrs. O. S.
Peck;sister, Mrs. F. N. Moore—the above all of Athens; sister, Mrs. Fred White,
Towanda; sister, mrs. James Strange, Morrisdale. Mr. Hill had worked for
Druggist Jump several years, and also for a time at Towanda. He was a
member of the Masonic order.
BOUQUET – DEATH
LOUISE BERGER BOUQUET
Died, at Owego, N.Y., Wednesday, Dec. 11, 1889, of pulmonary consumption,
Louise E. Berger, wife of Albert Bouquet, aged 26 years. Funeral Saturday
afternoon at two o’clock, from the residence, No. 13 Lake Street.
Interment in Evergreen Cemetery.
The above announcement chronicles the passing out of this life of a pure
young spirit into the realms of endless day. The deceased was of a sweet
patient disposition, and never until the day previous to her death, during her
illness of over two years duration, would she allow herself to doubt her
ultimate recovery. She kept courage and determination to the last.
Her wedding dated less than three years ago, Dec. 29, 1886, and of that time she
has been an invalid twenty two months. Her large circle of friends unite
in tenderest sympathy for her sorrowing relatives. Her demise leaves a
bereaved and loving husband in deepest mourning and grief, a son Master Georgie,
on whose mind a mother’s love can never be impressed, her parents, Mr. and mrs.
A. F. F. Berger, five sisters, Mrs. E.J. Smith of Sayre, Misses Lizzie, Etta,
Lillie and helena, and a brother Carl, of Owego.
ALLEN – DEATH
DEATH OF MRS. MARIE BELLE ALLEN
The sad intelligence was received last Saturday night by Dr. And Mrs. E. P.
Allen of the death of their youngest daughter, Mrs. Marie Belle Allen, wife of
Dr. F. S. Allen, at her home in Philadelphia. The death of Mrs. Allen
brings bereavement to very many hearts in this village, the home of her
childhood and youth. She had been carefully reared amid the advantages of
Christian culture and refinement, under which she developed into a beautiful
womanhood, possessing in more than ordinary degree, the traits which endeared
her to her companions and made her a leader in the social circle in which she
moved. But a few years since Mrs. Allen, and her most intimate
friend and bosom companion, Mrs. Darrow, went out from their homes here, brides,
followed by the best wishes and prayers of a host of devoted friends. Both
were possessed of unusual personal beauty and vigor, and endowed with the
gifts and graces of the noblest womanhood; and to both, the future held up more
than ordinary promises of long life and happiness in their new homes. A
few months since, Mrs. Darrow was brought back here and laid to her final rest,
and now her friend follows her. Both have yielded up their lives in
bringing into the world a new infant life which would have made the homes of
both brighter and more full of joy if these young mothers had been spared.
But both have died leaving desolate homes and hearts behind them. So soon
have the nuptial congratulations been exchanged for the cry of bereavement, and
the wedding chimes given place to the funeral knell. Such providences are
too deep for us to read, we cannot understand them. But Christian faith
takes hold of the promises of God, and waits believing that we shall know them
hereafter, and leaves these departed ones with the Savior in whom they believed.
The funeral service was held at the house of Dr. Allen Tuesday afternoon,
Jan. 20th, at two o’clock, and was conducted by the Rev. L. E. Wheeler, pastor
of the Baptist church at Waverly, N.Y., whose remarks were very beautiful and
scriptural, and comforting to the bereaved friends. The remains were laid
at rest in the family plot in Tioga Point cemetery.
KELLER – DEATH
The death of John Keeler, which was briefly announced in last week’s
Gazette, was a surprise to nearly every person in this town, as he was not
considered dangerously ill. He had taken a severe cold, but had been up
and around the house most of the time. The deceased had lived in this town
and at Glen Valley for many years, and has been in various ways quite prominent,
and as being President of the imaginary line of the “Glen Valley railroad”,
gained a wide acquaintance from the fact that many outsiders supposed that such
a line was in existence. Its date goes back many years, and was started
through fun, or a drive on some poorly equipped line, and is known by many
people throughout the United States. John always took pride in agitating
the interests of this road, and in this he was peculiar. He at one time
did business in this place, and we learn quite successfully and always possessed
the warm friendship of his many acquaintances. At Glen Valley he had a
pleasant home and surrounded by an industrious family of children whom are
nearly all grown up now and doing well. While Mr. Keeler had his faults as
every other person, we understand that he was straightforward in his dealings
with his fellowmen and gained many warm friends. He was sure to look on
the bright side of everything and while he was good-natured himself he kept
others that way. The funeral was held from his late residence Saturday
afternoon and was largely attended by his many friends from this place.
The services were conducted by the Rev. S. F. Matthews, and the pall-bearers
were: Amos Miller, D. M. Brainard, Barney Kane, David Hadlock, W. Cowels
and J.P. Wheeler. Interment at Tioga Point cemetery. John Keeler
will be greatly missed in this neighborhood. He was true hearted and kind.
MITCHELL – DEATH
Miles Mitchell, one of the most respected citizens of this borough, died on
Monday morning. He had been a resident and active business man here for
the past 25 years, and as to honesty and fair dealing, has left a splendid
record behind him. He was first taken sick something over a year ago, but
continued at his business off and on until about two months past, when he was
compelled to give up work entirely and up to the time of his death he was not
again out of the house. The funeral occurred Wednesday afternoon from the
Methodist church, of which he had been a faithful member. The stores
throughout the borough were all closed during the funeral service, and
Protection Hose Co., No. 1, of which he had been an active member for years,
turned out in a body to pay their last honor to a faithful member and an upright
citizen.
KINNER – DEATH
HON. F. L. KINNER DEAD – FUNERAL WILL BE MONDAY - ALTHOUGH IT
WAS GENERALLY KNOWN THAT HE COULD NOT LIVE, YET THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF HIS DEATH
COMES AS A SHOCK TO THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY
The Hon. F. L. Kinner, on of Athens most prominent and widely known
citizens, died at his home on Hoskins St. at 6:45 o’clock this morning.
His death was due to a complication of maladies in which the lungs, stomach and
liver were involved. For several years his health had not been rugged.
In the latter part of March, last, he went to Southern Pines, N.C. in the
interest of his health. He returned April 8, and since then had been
confined to the house, leaving it but on two occasions, once to ride uptown,
when he visited his place of business and once when he, in company with Dr.
Holcomb, went to Philadelphia to consult a specialist. He had been confined to
his bed for a month, and everything was done, that could be done to ward off
death. He had not suffered greatly in his last few days. He dropped
to sleep about 3 o’clock this morning and peacefully died.
He was the last of seven children and is survived by his mother. The
funeral will be held at his late residence on Hopkins St., Monday afternoon at
1:30 o’clock; interment in Tioga Point cemetery. Rural Amity Lodge No. 70,
F. & A. M. of which the deceased was a member will have charge of the funeral.
Floyd Lee Kinner was born in Flatbookville, N. J., May 27, 1856.
While he was yet a lad, his family moved to Pike county, Pa. Where his father
was engaged in lumbering. In 1865 they moved to Ulster and later to
Athens, where his father entered the mercantile business to which his son
succeeded after his death. Mr. Kinner received his preliminary education
in the local schools. He afterwards graduated from Eastman’s
Business college of Poughkeepsie. He has always taken a deep interest in
the schools of the borough and has served as school director. He was a
member of the board when the present High school was built and was one of the
most active promoters of it. Republican in politics he has always been an
active and tireless worker for party. In 1892 he was elected to the House
and re-elected in 1894. During his legislative service, he served on some
of the most important committees. He was a member of the State Republican
committee and was a delegate to the National convention which has just finished
its work at Philadelphia. He was also chairman of the county committee.
Since he began to take an active part in politics, no man in Bradford county has
been a more potent factor than Mr. Kinner. Conservative and above all a
business man he had built up a substantial business, the name of Kinner always
being a standard of fair dealing and a guarantee of integrity to the buyers of
dry good in this vicinity. A few weeks prior to his death he disposed of
his store to Luckey & Drake. Mr. Kinner was well advanced in the Masonic
circles. He was a member of Rural Amity Lodge, F. & A. M. of this place
and was also identified with the Masonic order, at Towanda, including the
chapter, commandery, Lodges of Perfection, Rose Croix and Prince of Jerusalem.
ERCANBRACK – DEATH
The intelligence communicated by telegraph to Mr. George Ercanbrack from
Cortland, N.Y., last Saturday, that his venerable mother had been taken ill on
the previous evening, surprised our people, she being in ordinarily good health
on Tuesday, when she departed to visit her daughter, Mrs. Joseph Hart. Not
the least intimation of any serious trouble had been felt up to the moment of
her being stricken suddenly with what has proven to be her mortal sickness, to
which, sooner or later, all must come. She had been enjoying herself among
scenes and friends of earlier years, when the final message came; and what her
thoughts were at that supreme moment—whether she realized fully what the result
has proved—is not known now, and probably may never be known, as her stay was
short, and she may not have had presence of mind sufficiently to communicate
them. On the receipt of the telegram her son responded, and reached his
mother’s side Saturday evening, she expiring Sunday morning.
The deceased and her husband came here from Homer, N.Y., some time in the
fifties, and by thrift, industry and general respectability have, with their
excellent family, added largely to the general welfare of the community, by whom
they are respected. She had passed the limit of age allotted to humanity,
and died, fully believing in the fulfillment of the promise made those who are
of the household of the blessed. The funeral proper occurred at the
residence of Mr. and Mrs. Hart, at Cortland, and the final interment was at
Tioga Point cemetery, Tuesday.
ERCANBRACK – DEATH
Again is Athens called to mourn the loss of one of its most prominent
citizens in the death of mr. George T. Ercanbrack, which occurred at his home,
on South Main street, last Thursday evening, January 5th. He had been ill
but a few days, and to many who had not heard of his sickness, his death came as
a sad surprise.
George Theron Ercanbrack was the only son of Jacob and Adaline Ercanbrack,
and was born in Homer, N.Y., July 22, 1839. While he was a child his
parents moved to Athens, and with the exception of a few years in Rome, in this
county, they spent the remainder of their lives here. When a young man Mr.
Ercanbrack entered the store of the late George A. Perkins, in this village,
where he learned the art of pharmacy. In 1866 he went to Richmond, Iowa,
where he remained until the death of his father in 1875, when he returned here
to take charge of the business left by his father, and since that time Athens
has been his home. Besides having the care of a large farm in the vicinity
he, for many years, carried on a drug store which he disposed of two or three
years ago, on account of his failing heath, and since that time has given
himself to out of door life, spending his time mostly on his farm, much to the
improvement of his health.
He was married October 18, 1883, to Mrs. Cidney Owen, of Wysox, who
survives him. His three sisters, as well as his parents, have preceded him
to the grave, and to their surviving children he has been a kind and indulgent
guardian and helper. In the now desolate home, besides the widow are his
nieces, the Misses Mattie and Ada Lent and Mrs. C. E. Bull with her little
daughter Clara, who have for a number of years found a home beneath his roof and
a father’s warm welcome in his heart, and now mourn as bereaved children.
As a business man Mr. Ercanbrack was energetic and eminently successful.
He was a man of the strictest integrity, candid and upright in his dealings, and
he was also public spirited, interested in everything that would promote the
prosperity of the town, and his fellow citizens showed their appreciation and
confidence by putting him in positions of honor and of trust in all the public
enterprises, and at the time of his death he was president of the Athens Board
of Trade and of the Historical Society, vice-president of the Farmer’s National
bank, and treasurer of the Tioga Point Cemetery Association, and he was an
active promoter of the village Improvement Society and indeed of everything
which he thought would help to develop or beautify the town.
He was a man of very positive convictions and strong traits of character,
and was very tenacious for what he felt to be right and as persistently
antagonistic of what he believed to be wrong. Luke-warmness was not one of
his characteristics, but he threw his entire soul and energy into whatever
enlisted his sympathy and interest. He was also a man of benevolent spirit
and tender heart, his sympathies being easily wakened for the poor and the
suffering, and his hand unostentatiously extended help. He was much
interested in the prosperity of the Methodist church of which the inmates of his
household are members, and by his gifts, efforts, and counsels he did much to
help lift their financial burdens, and at the funeral the pastor of that church
paid a fine tribute to his memory for this generous work. His tenderness
of heat was shown in his love for children and their love for him. They
knew where they had a friend and his store used often to be thronged with the
little folks where they knew they would be welcome and find one to enter into
their little desires and help their wants, and they were not disappointed.
Mr. Ercanbrack’s death seems to us untimely, but we cannot see and understand
the wisdom and goodness of God’s providences now. But we all feel that his
removal is a loss to the community. Our town has lost a valuable citizen,
our people a kind friend and neighbor and the poor a generous helper, and to the
bereaved family the loss seems irreparable. None can know their sorrow but
hose who have experienced similar ones. All of their friends most heartily
sympathize with them and many truly mourn with them in their great sorrow and
pray God to cheer their hearts with his love and peace.
The funeral was largely attended from the residence at two o’clock last
Sabbath afternoon. The services were conducted by the Rev. G. A. Cure, of
the Methodist church, assisted by the Rev. W. H. Sawtelle, of the Presbyterian
church. Mrs. O. L. Haverly, Miss Mary Weller and Dr. Parsons, rendered a
beautiful and appropriate son service. There were many and beautiful
floral offerings, among them an anchor from the Farmer’s National bank, a large
wreath from the Historical Society, in memory of its president, a pillow from
the Board of Trade, a wreath from the Methodist church, a potted plant from the
Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist church, and cut flowers from Mr. and Mrs. M.
P. Murray, Messrs. Corbin & Beaman and Messrs. Sanford & Copeland. The
services were brief and solemn and then the remains were laid to rest in the
family plot in Tioga Point Cemetery by the long time friends and associates of
the deceased, Messrs. Job Griffin, J. S. Thurston, F. T. Page, M. P. Murray, E.
G. Fitch and Joseph Hines.
DRAKE – DEATH
Edwin Drake, one of Athens’ old and most respected citizens, died of Friday
last. The deceased was born in Bennington, Vt., July 17, 1825, and came to
this place fully forty-two years ago, since which time, up to within two or
three years, he has been closely connected with the business interests of the
place, lending his aid wherever possible for the advancement of the town, and
lived to see it rise from a mere hamlet to its present thriving condition.
For two years past he had been in poor health and unable to engage in active
business. He was kind-hearted and generous, and possessed the warm
friendship of his fellow townsmen, and was in every way an excellent citizen.
PAGE – DEATH
DEATH OF MRS. ROBERT F. PAGE
Never has this community been more deeply moved by sorrow and sympathy than
it was last Sabbath as tidings of the sudden illness and earth of Mrs. Robert F.
Page spread through the town. A sense of personal loss and unfeigned grief
pervaded the heart of every one who knew her. At the evening service in
the church where she had long been an earnest worshipper, the gathering was but
a company of mourners. It was truly a sorrowing assembly. A great
affliction had fallen and a vacancy been made in that church that could not be
filled. Words of sympathy for the bereaved family were spoken and prayers
offered for Divine grace to uphold and comfort them.
Mrs. Luella Dunn Page was the youngest daughter of Charles O. And Lydia D.
Huntington, and was born in this village Feb. 9, 1868, and has spent her entire
life here. She received her education in the borough schools, and was
graduated from the High School in the Class of ’86, having maintained a high
standing for scholarship through the entire course, and having received the
highest class honors. At the beginning of the school year following her
graduation, she entered the school as a teacher, retaining the position for four
years as one of the most popular and successful teachers in the school.
Oct. 28, 1890, she was married to her childhood companion and school classmate,
and soon after the young couple entered their beautiful home on South street,
where her spirit died last Sabbath evening.
From her childhood she was connected with the Presbyterian Sabbath-school,
first as a pupil and then as a teacher, which latter position she held at the
time of her death. During the winter of 1883 she gave her heart to Christ,
and in April following, with her mother and sister, she united with the
Presbyterian church, of which she has since been one of the most faithful and
earnest members. Her interest in all the work of the church was large and
constant. In its meetings for devotion she loved to be, and her voice
often led in the songs of praise. In the meetings for work she also was
found among the foremost and most earnest. Hand in hand she and her young
husband were going forward in Christian life and activity, with willing and
vigorous hands taking hold of the work of the church of which they were members.
Truly, her church has lost an efficient and loving worker.
In disposition Mrs. Page was most amiable and confiding. Affection
seemed to pervade her whole being and control her life. She was retiring
and unassuming in her nature, never officious nor intruding, but always ready to
do and share in responsibility and work. By her gentleness and sweetness
of dispositon, and kindness of heart, she drew all to her. Among her
pupils and associates, old and young, she won only friends. None knew her
but to love her and speak well of her. Very few, so young, have filled so
large a place in the community in which they lived, and been so sincerely
mourned as she. Her life was short, but noble and grand, and her reward is
rich and glorious.
Her funeral was attended from the Presbyterian church on Tuesday afternoon
at half-past two o’clock. The services were conducted by her pastor, the
Rev. W. H. Sawtelle, assisted by the Rev. G. A. Place, of the M. E. Church.
The house was packed with a sympathetic assemblage. The casket was covered
and surrounded with the rich and beautiful floral offerings of friends, and,
followed by a large concourse, the remains were laid to rest in Tioga Point
cemetery amid the most sincere sympathies and prayers for the bereaved families
and the grief stricken husband. The bearers were Mr. and Mrs. C. H.
Satterlee, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Ruggles, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Johnson and Mr. and
Mrs. W. A. Oakes.
TYLER – DEATH
Hugh Tvier Herrick died very suddenly at 3:30 o’clock this morning at his
home in Waverly. He was born in Athens township, January 28, 1839.
At one time he was president of the Waverly National bank and was the first
president of the village of Waverly. He is survived by his wife, two sons,
George E. Of this place and Warford T. Of Waverly and one daughter, Miss Lida of
New York city. He was a brother of Frank Herrick of this place. The
funeral services will be held Monday morning at 10 o’clock; interment at the
Grove cemetery.
BRISTOL – DEATH
Mrs. Bristol, the wife of James Bristol, and one of the best known and
highly esteemed women of this place, died at the family home on Main Street at
1:15 o’clock yesterday afternoon. For the last three weeks she had
suffered from a severe attack of typhoid fever and since Friday she had been
unconscious. The funeral services will be held at the house tomorrow
afternoon at 2 o’clock; interment in Tioga Point cemetery.
PAGE – DEATH
Ellen Page was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Page, one of the oldest
families in the valley and was born on the old Page farm near Milan, April 29,
1838. She was married to James Bristol, June 20, 1860, and to them were
born five daughters and one son. One daughter, Anna died in infancy.
The surviving daughters are Clara and Julia of Chicago, Mrs. E. H. Connor of
Levenworth, Kansas, and Elizabeth of this place. The son Thomas, lives at
Cortland, N.Y. Besides her husband and five children she leaves two
sisters, Mrs. R. M. Welles of Towanda and Miss Emma Page of this place, and
three brothers, F. N. Page of Williamsport, George Page of Milan and F. T. Page
of this place. Thirty-five years ago she became a member of the
Presbyterian church and no member has been more actively identified with church
work than Mrs. Bristol. In her the church has lost a faithful and
efficient worker, one who was ever ready to willingly and cheerfully gave her
time, her means and her strength to this cause of Christianity and no case of
suffering, when once brought to her notice, ever remained unallieviated.
The members of the family have the sympathy of everyone who knew her and her
life will ever be a sacred memory to relative and friend. A true friend
and an untiring worker for her Master’s cause; a faithful wife and loving
mother, Mrs. Bristol represented the highest type of Christian womanhood.
NAYLON – DEATH
John C., better known as “Seele” Naylon died at 10:45 o’clock last evening
at the Robert Packer hospital. Monday afternoon he was taken ill at the
Forrest House where he was employed as a clerk. Wednesday he was taken to
the hospital where he was operated upon for appendicitis. The operation
was successful but left him in a weakened condition and his death was not
unexpected. Mr. Naylon was born in Ireland 35 years ago. He has
resided in this vicinity for about 25 years and was widely known among hotel men
and commercial travelers, having been employed as a hotel clerk in Towanda,
Binghamton, Waverly, Sayre and this place. He was a member of the Opitah
Tribe, No. 390 Independent Order of Red Men and was highly esteemed by the
members of this order and numerous other friends. He was a genial, jovial
and generous man and was a universal favorite. Mr. Naylon is survived by
his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Naylon, Elmer Ave., Sayre; four sisters, Mrs.
B. F. Moran, West Boston, Mass.; Mrs. Fenneli, Coleville, Pa., Mrs. Cooper, New
York, Miss Bridget, Sayre and two brothers, Patrick of Omaha and David of
Punxsutawney, PA. The funeral services will be held at the Church of the
Epiphany, Sayre at 9 o’clock Monday morning; interment in the Catholic cemetery.
HAYES – MARRIAGE
Mrs. George H. Robbins announces the marriage of her sister, Miss Jessie
Emma Hayes to Wm. Heister Jefferies at Trenton, N.H., October 15. Miss
Hayes is a daughter of Henry Hayes, of Athens, and formerly lived here.
CANGLEY – DEATH
Mrs. Elizabeth Cangley, an old and highly respected resident, died at her
home on Maple St., early yesterday morning from the infirmities incident upon
old age. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Michael Mullins and Mrs.
James Leahy, both of Athens. The funeral will be held from St. Joseph’s
church at 9:30 o’clock tomorrow morning.
CRANNEL/LUTHER – MARRIAGE
One of the most interesting and enjoyable social events so far this season
was the wedding of Mr. Walter Crannell and Miss Bertha Luther at the bride’s
home, 86 Clinton Street, at 5:30 o’clock last evening. The ceremony was
performed by the Rev. W. C. Wilbor of the First Methodist church in the presence
of a large company of relatives and friends.
The house was prettily decorated and illuminated, pink being the
predominating color. Roses and carnations were scattered about in
profusion, and the bridal couple stood beneath a canopy of palms during the
ceremony. Mr. Harry Kerr officiated as best man, and the bride was
attended by her youngest sister, Miss Jessie Luther. While the bridal
party were entering the parlor Miss Mabel Luther sweetly played the wedding
march from “Lohengrin”, and during the ceremony she softly played “Honeymoon”
and “O Promise Me.” The bride was attired in a pearl brocaded silk gown,
with chiffon and pearl trimmed collor and girdle. She carried a large
bouquet of roses. The bridesmaid’s gown was of pink organdy trimmed with
ribbons of the same color, and she carried pink and white roses.
Following the ceremony the company sat down to an elaborate wedding repast.
The dining room was prettily decorated with mermot roses, smilax and carnations,
and the tables were lighted by pink shaded candelebras. The bride and
groom sat at the head of a long table, at the foot sat the Rev. And Mrs. Wilbor,
and on either side were young friends of the bridal couple. The other
guests were seated at the smaller tables. Shortly after supper the
bride and groom mysteriously disappeared in spite of the fact that their young
friends were keeping a sharp watch, intending to accompany them to the train on
which it was announced they were to leave for New York. A number of the
young people went to the Erie station to meet train 1, and even down to
Allegany, expecting to find them there, but they succeeded in giving their
friends the slip, and no one knows how they got out of town. It is thought
however, that they caught Erie train 10, and left for New York and Connecticut
to visit relatives of the bride.
The happy couple received a large number of very handsome presents in
china, cut glass, silverware and other articles. Among the out-of-town
guests at the wedding were Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hagadorn and Misses Della and
Laura Holmes of Buffalo. Miss Hagadorn of Salamanca, Miss Clara Beamer of
Bradford and Miss Maude Hall of Duke Center. The principals in this happy
event are both prominent and popular young people. The groom holds a
responsible position in Andrews & Conkling'’ large house furnishing store, with
bright prospects of future prosperity. The bride is the eldest daughter of
Mrs. Mary Luther, widow of the late ex-Mayor J. H. Luther. George and
Charles Luther, proprietors of the Luther foundry and machine shops, are
brothers of the bride. She is a young woman of charming personality, and
by her many loveable traits of character has endeared herself to a large circle
of friends. Mr. and Mrs. Crannell will be absent about ten days. On
their return they will reside for the present with the bride’s mother on Clinton
street.
LENDRUM – DEATH
Mrs. Kittie Lendrum died at 8 o’clock this morning at her home on South
River St. She had been ill all Summer and was very ill for the past few
weeks and her death had been momentarily expected for some time. She was
32 years of age and leaves three children, two girls and a boy, the oldest being
14 years of age. She also leaves a husband and a mother. This
afternoon a postmortem examination was made by Drs. Hunter, ott, Dennison,
Everett, Kline and Cornell and it was found that the cause of death was a cancer
of the liver. The funeral will be held at the Methodist church Monday
afternoon at 2 o’clock. (Hand written note says “This is Kittie Odell”)
CASS/BROWN – MARRIAGE
Mr. William Case of Walnut street, Athens, and Mrs. Elizabeth A. Brown of
Grand Rapids, Mich., were married September 3, at the home of the groom’s
sister, Mrs. John A. Eastman, Wilseyville, N.Y. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. B. Frank Toby of that place. In the presence of a few relatives
and friends. The Record joins with a host of friends of Mr. and Mrs. Cass
in wishing them many years of happiness.
HALLETT – DEATH
UNCLE JOE HALLETT – THE OLDEST VOLUNTEER FIREMAN DIES AT WAVERLY
“Uncle Joe” Hallett, as he was familiarly known by every volunteer fireman
in the state, is dead. The sad event occurred at his home in the village
of Waverly last Saturday, where he gently laid down the burden and crossed the
dark river fully ripe for the harvest, his age being nearly eighty-two years.
He was born in the city of New York in 1810, where as he grew up to manhood, he
learned the carpenter’s trade, moving to Orange county where he became of age,
to engage in farming. In 1833 he moved to Tioga county where he purchased
a farm of 100 acres. He built the first comfortable home erected in
Waverly, which place he named after one of Sir Walter Scott’s novels. He
was an enthusiastic fireman and at the evacuation celebration in New York a few
years ago he was accorded the post of honor in the line of volunteer firemen.
He was a devoted church member, an active member of all the secret societies of
Waverly together with being an honorary member of all the hose companies in this
section of the state. He leaves a wife and four children, namely: Halfied
Hallet and Mrs. C. F. Spencer, of this village, Mrs. Fannie Robertson, of
Middletown, N.Y., and Mrs. Lon Miller, of Patterson, N.J. Mr.
Hallett kept a scrap book which contains clippings of all the incidents relating
to his career as a fireman, and many other notes of interest. Among them
was a note of thanks written in the handwriting of the Le Marquis de
Roechambeau, who was stationed at the Arlington hotel in Washington, for a
photograph of a chocolate kettle which was owned by Count Rochambeau when he
started from White Plains for Yorktown to take part in the capture of
Cornwallis, and which kettle was left with Mr. Hallet’s father. The
funeral was held Tuesday afternoon from the family residence and was one of the
largest ever held in that village. The services were in charge of the Odd
Fellows, and there were present delegations of the Order of American Firemen,
the village fire department and representative firemen from adjoining places.
The sermon was preached by Rev. W. L. Thorpe, Mr. Hallett’s pastor. Mr.
Hallet at the time of his death was foreman of “Old Neptune Exempts” and this
organization was present wearing mourning insignia. Mr. Hallett’s service
as a fireman began as a torch boy in New York city when he was twelve years of
age. He had thus been an active fireman for about seventy years, making
him the oldest fireman in the United States. “Uncle Joe” will be greatly
missed at the gatherings of volunteer firemen where for years he has been such a
conspicuous figure, and the silent tear of memory will be shed because of his
absence.
NOBLE – DEATH
Last Saturday, Charles E. Noble, one of Athens’ valued and patriotic
citizens, passed to life eternal. He came to this place from Brooklyn,
N.Y., about 1873, and engaged in the tannery business in which he continued up
to the time the Smulls took possession. From that time on up to his death
he had been at the head of one of the departments in the Union Bride
Works. Disease settled upon him to some extent years ago, but, withal, he
was not lagging and continued his labors almost up to the day of his death.
He was in every way a good and valued citizen and a true American. Never a
National holiday but that a flag was floating to the breeze from his residence.
The funeral services were held at Trinity church, Monday, at 2 o’clock, the Rev.
Mr. Carr, of Sayre, officiating. The pall-bearers were Thomas L. Smull,
George A. Kinney and M. P. Murray. The Union Bridge Works was shut down at
noon as a token of respect for the deceased. Mr. Noble was seventy years
of age and leaves a wife and one son, Charles W. He was in every way a
good man.
FRENCH – DEATH
Andrew W. French, father-in-law, of our townsman, F. T. Page, died on
Monday afternoon aged 81 years. Mr. French had been a resident of this
town for many years, but for the past few years he has been in delicate health
and has not been able to take but a slight part in active life. He was
kind-hearted and in every way a good old man, possessing many warm and true
friends. His brother, the Rev. Lewis French, of Darlen, Conn., arrived on
the early train Wednesday morning, to attend the funeral which occurred at ten
o’clock the same day, and was largely attended, Rev. Mr. French, pastor of the
Episcopal Church at Sayre, officiating. His brother, the Rev. William
French and wife, of new York have been here for the past two weeks, caring for
him in the last hours of his illness.
MC EVOY – DEATH
Thomas P. McEvoy, for many years past foreman of the foundry at the bridge
works, died at his residence, on Elmira street, on Wednesday evening last.
The deceased was one of the best known men in our village, and his loss will be
deeply felt. The funeral occurred yesterday at 10 a.m., and was very
largely attended.
EATON – DEATH
At Peabody, Kansas, May 1st, 1893, Louis Augustus, son of Mr. and Mrs. A.
T. Eaton, aged 20 years.
This sad intelligence was received in Olean last evening, and causes deep
and universal regret and especial sorrow among the intimate friends of the
family and the wide circle of young people in the city with whom Louis Eaton was
an especial favorite and beloved companion. Young Mr. Eaton had for some
time been in poor health, resulting primarily from a severe attack of la grippe,
and it was feared that he was entering the first stages of consumption.
With the hope of regaining health and strength, he left on March 6th for
Peabody, Kansas, accompanied by his mother. Shortly after his arrival at
Peabody he was taken with a relapse of the former attack of la grippe, and his
condition became so critical that his father, Mr. A. T. Eaton, was summoned and
left for Kansas April 18th. A few days later, Dr. D. V. M. Hibbard,
the family physician, was sent for, and hastened to Peabody on the professional
mission which it was sincerely hoped might be the means of restoring the young
man to health and vigor. For a time after Dr. Hibbard’s arrival cheering
information was received that the patient was better, and stronger hope was
entertained of his recovery. But this ground for hope proved but
transitory, and now is received the unwelcome news that the dreaded messenger of
death came yesterday afternoon, and the young life was ended.
Louis A. Eaton was born on January 27th, 1873, in this city, where his
boyhood had been passed, and where he enjoyed the highest regard of all with
whom he came in contact. He was an unusually bright and active young man,
intelligent, studious and thoughtful; courteous, manly and genial in his social
nature; of excellent character and exemplary habits, and actuated by a high
sense of honor and duty. Before him there seemed to be a life of
usefulness and an honorable career, and his death is a distinct loss to the
community, for it is to such young men of character and standing that we look
for the citizens to soon take the places of prominence and importance in
business and social activities. Death is an unwelcome messenger, whenever
and however it comes, but it is especially deplorable when it takes one just
entering manhood, and brings to an untimely end a young life full of promise,
brightness and laudable ambition. At the time of Mr. Louis Easton’s
departure for the West, he was a trusted and valued employee of the First
National Bank and had already developed a marked business ability. He was
a member of the Forty-third Separate company-prompt and faithful in the
discharge of his duties as a guardsman, and especially esteemed by his
companions in the company. In the death of their eldest son, Mr. and Mrs.
Eaton are assured of the sincerest sympathy of the community. They will
probably arrive in the city with the remains on Thursday.
HERRICK – DEATH
On Friday last news was received by Miss Helen Herrick, announcing the
death of her brother, Edward, at Washington, D. C. The deceased was a
resident of this place from early youth up to about eight years ago, when he
moved to Harrisburg to accept an appointment under the State Government, and
from there to Washington where he held an appointment as chief clerk in the
department of commissioner of railroads. He possessed a wide reputation as
an attorney and also was for years a justice of the peace of this borough and
always gave an upright and just decision. He was a man that took great
interest in the history of Tioga Point, and we believe was authority in that
direction and the large stock of information gathered from time to time will be
valuable in days to come.
He married the daughter of General D. K. Jackman, formerly of Lock Haven,
who died at Washington about three years ago. His uncle, Edmund Herrick,
went on to Washington and returned with the remains on Monday afternoon, which
were met at the station by a large number of his old friends and associates and
the members of Rural Amity Lodge, of which he had been a prominent and honored
member for years. The remains were laid at rest in Tioga Point Cemetery,
the services being conducted by the Rev. W. H. Sawtelle, of the Presbyterian
church and by the Masonic Order.
ELLIS – DEATH
The death of Mrs. Rebecca A. Ellis occurred Thursday morning at the home of
her only living daughter, Mrs. Lewis Dietrick, at Sayre, of old age. She
was eighty-five years of age and had been a life-long resident of this vicinity.
She was the widow of the late Sela Ellis. The funeral services were held
from the residence at 1:30 and from the Ellistown church, of which Mrs. Ellis
had been a member for years, this afternoon at 2:30 o’clock. Rev. J. W.
Nicholson officiating. The interment was in the Ellistown cemetery.
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