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HARD TO EXPLAIN DEATH OF PASTOR
THE REV. E. P. SALMON SEEMED TO HIS FRIENDS TO HAVE EVERY REASON TO EXPECT LONGER SERVICE
The death of the Rev. Edgar Pierson Salmon of St. Luke’s Church in this city on Thursday last was one of those mysteries which human knowledge is not allowed to anticipate nor the best reasoning to fathom.
Out of a thousand men he would have been among the last chosen for a possible fatal exigency. He was muscular, he was stalwart, he took abundant exercise in the open air, was in splendid physique for endurance, with not a suspicion of a deteriorating bad habit, yet the collapse from over anxiety and solicitude came like a shock from a clear sky. Nature was dethroned and could not rally. Observation chose him as one who could be illy spared from the busy sphere he filled. He was devoted to a growing church. His energies, the best time of life, were being utilized for the spiritual interests of the people whom he served. During the weary hours of waiting illness his thoughts and even half-consciousness were rehearsing his abiding prayer for the people he served. But his personality was felt in the world at large. In the casual acquaintance of the street, in the lodge, in the commandery, in social circles, in parish visits his presence was gladly welcomed. In sorrow, distress, family ministrations how many recall the solace he gave and not a few think of him closely knit as a brother. His religion was broad. All churches and conditions held him, as in full accord with the Master.
“He was a noble character,” a “splendid man”, have been the daily comments, since his death, from friend and acquaintance. He was a self-made man. He sought positions as a young man, to aid in securing a college education and a seminary course, when he decided to be a minister. He was an Erie ticket agent at Binghamton and gaining other opportunities to supply himself with funds until the end was accomplished, when he gained his first pastorate, near Geneva, next at Knowlesville, Orleans County, thence to Campbell, Steuben County, and to Galeton, Pa., where he gathered a new congregation, built a beautiful new church and parsonage, temporary service at Tioga, Pa., and Lawrenceville, lastly at St. Luke’s, this city, where in three years he left an attractive church edifice fully equipped and provided for earnest and abiding church work, only waiting a grand rallying of all in the congregation to carry it forward to a high position among city churches.
Those who knew him best made a note of a chief characteristic, a power of acute observation almost amounting to double sight sometimes. His eyes caught objects on the streets the quickest, the passing sight of men and vehicles, the phases of interior audiences, the action of crowds, the movements about him. His quick, boyish eye delighted in birds, poultry, animals. He loved their care. In his pastoral recreations he reared half a dozen horses, their training and driving calling out his quick fancies and keen observations. But it was in his last days when the cultivation of an ancestral farm loomed up before him absorbed his leisure and needful vacations, that the land and its growths seemed to offer the realization of declining years. The exercise of his close observation had already served a great purpose in the plans he was forwarding. While thus communing with nature, to ease a burden of care, the end came. There is treasured, though, the comradeship which the church, the clergy, the world, society have cherished, shown in the bestowment of emblems, testimonials, floral and written, how he walked out and in among men and left an indelible record.
His wife was Fanny Evelyn, eldest daughter of Dr. Ira F. Hart of this city. Two children survive, Frances and Pierson, two more having preceded the father to the better land. He was a college classmate at Hamilton of Vice-President Sherman. If a “physical wreck” on earth, his death-bed remark, he is made whole in glory. His works will follow him. The last sermon he preached, on the evening of Palm Sunday, is laid up by every hearer.
MISCELLANEOUS
DRAKE – Howard Drake of the National School of Oratory is visiting his
parents on Elmira St.
GREEN – Miss Francis Green of Walton, N. Y., is visiting at the home of
Mrs. D. T. Benjamin, Tyler street.
PRINCE – Miss Katherine Prince entertained last evening in honor of her
friend, Miss Louise Morgan of Schenectady.
BONNEY – Miss Irene Bonney, Miss Emma Bonney and Mrs. Pearl Hemenway are
visiting in Towanda, the guests of Miss Obenauer.
MINER – Mr. J. W. Miner arrived in Athens yesterday from her home in
Michigan, and is visiting at the home of her father, N. C. Harris, of South Main
street.
COWELL – Miss Margaret Cowell left this week for Wells College. The
College reopened on Tuesday, after being closed for several weeks owing to the
epidemic there of tonsillitis.
POMEROY – Mrs. Lafayette Pomeroy, of Troy, Pa., arrived in Athens yesterday
afternoon and will be the guest for a short time of Mrs. Arthur Macafee, of
South Main street. Mr. Pomeroy is expected later in the week.
ORATORICAL EXERCISES
The oratorical exercises given by the junior class at the High School hall
Monday evening were well attended and the following excellent program, which was
much enjoyed, was rendered as follows:
PIANO DUET......Misses Jordan and Krom
AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT.....Louis Page, William E. Gladstone..Florence Barber
THE NATIONAL GREATNESS OF GREECE.....Myrta Taylor
NATIONAL PROGRESS.....May Jakeway
ENGLISH INFLUENCE IN INDIA.....Gertrude Thompson
VOCAL SOLO—“IN SEPTEMBER”.....Mrs. W. A. Waldo
OUR CITIZEN SOLDIER.....Lavere Prince
THE BATTLE OF MARATHON.....Katherine Haupt
WHAT AMERICAN HAS GIVEN TO THE WORLD.....Pearl Smith
BOOKS.....Helen Myer
ELECTRICITY.....Jay Marsh
MUSIC...HIGH SCHOOL MANDOLIN, BANJO AND GUITAR CLUB
The orations were all written and delivered in a manner which did credit to
those taking part and their instructors. The piano duet deserves especial
mention. The technique of the piece had been thoroughly mastered and it
was played with much expression. The vocal solo was listened to with
pleasure. Mr. O. E. Hovey, who was to have furnished a flute solo, was not
able to be present on account of illness. We congratulate the High School
Mandolin Club for the excellent way in which they rendered their music.
With the exception of their leader, Archie Ranney, all, we believe, are
beginners, but a person not knowing this, after hearing them, would have said
that they had appeared before the public many times before, they were all so
self-possessed. They responded to the hearty encore given them by playing
another selection.
AN OLD RELIC
The following letter is from Col. John Franklin to Dr. Solomon Beebe, of
------Madison county, N.Y. The letter was handed in by Ralph Tozer, who
found it while looking over some of his old papers a few days ago. It will
be interesting to many of the older inhabitants:
ATHENS, 29TH OF SEPT. 1829
Dear Sir: Though scarce able to hold my pen, I shall attempt to
inform you of my state of health. On the 15th of August, just at evening,
being in my little house, got off the seat with my feet on the floor, I had a
hard stroke of the palsy, struck my head and passed into my body, affected my
tongue. I fell helpless to the floor; the shock and fall wrenched my hips
and back. I was not able to get up. Two men came about that time and
led me to my house. I sent for Doct. Hopkins. He came and bled me
freely. In addition to the palsy, I have the rheumatism in all my joints,
in my back and limbs, that I am confined to my bed almost helpless; have not
been out of my bedroom only by being drawn in a chair. I cannot get on or
off my bed without help. I cannot walk a step or stand on my feet without
help. My strength is nearly gone and failing fast. I wish you to
come with Kezia and see me as soon as may be. Write to me as soon as you
see this. I have accidentally heard that my nephew, William Franklin, of
Huntington, son of Sam’l Franklin, has lately died, but my friends at Huntington
have wrote to me since his death. I have wrote to my brother Amos to have him
write to me. I got a letter some weeks since from Almon Cronk, dated at
Herkimer, July 20th; gives an account of the death of his mother. She died
of her old complaint; was taken worse on a Saturday and died the next Tuesday,
Oct. 25, 1826. He wrote that his father and family were all well; that he
now lives in the edge of Schuyler, five miles from Herkimer village. Almon
proposes going to Huntington this fall to try to get money for his mother’s
land. She had a share in two lots of 100 acres each. Thos. Stubbs
has got one lot in possession, purchased of the other heir, and a Mr. Watson,
who married Esther Franklin, daughter of my brother Samuel has purchased of some
of the heirs their shares in the other lot. I have wrote to my brother
Amos to let me know when they will be ready to pay Almon for his mother’s share,
as he is the only heir of his mother’s estate. When I hear from Huntington
I shall write to Almon to come and see me; that if my health will permit I will
take my horse and wagon and take him to Huntington, but it will be uncertain as
to my health. I had extreme pain for several weeks when first taken ill,
but have not so much pain at present. Although feeble in body, blessed by
God! I enjoy perfect mind and memory; the thundering of Sinai and horrors
of that poor - - - pulpits gives me no trouble, does not disturb my rest.
Shepherd Patrick a few weeks since set out with a wagon to bring his mother to
Nathaniel Flower’s, and turned over in Sheshequin. The old lady was badly
hurt. He took her back to Wysox. I heard a few days since that she
has recovered-was not so bad hurt as was expected; that when she gets well she
is coming to live with Nathaniel Flower. Shepherd hires him to take care
of her. I have nearly lost the use of my left hand, and my right hand is
almost useless, and my eyes very weak, that it is difficult to write. This
is the 2d day I have been writing this letter. My respects to you and to
all acquaintances and friends.
Thy friend and father, John Franklin
Sept. 20, 1829
Eighty years old last Saturday. Pray write to me and come to see me
soon. Solomon and Kezia Beebe. Grandmother Franklin keeps about her
business as usual, is feeble and infirm. The family as well as usual.
I must drop my pen, as my hand and eyes fail that I can scarcely read my own
writing. My disease is the dumb or dead palsy.
J. FRANKLIN
I have never shook any, but numb. I have much headache and deafness;
my back very weak. I can write no more at present. I must go to bed.
J. FRANKLIN
Solomon and Kezia Beebe, come and see me, and I will explain my letter.
Although my strength fails, my faith and belief in the goodness and mercy of God
in the salvation of all men by Jesus Christ is preserved.
BOYLE/PRINCE – MARRIAGE
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Prince on South Main St. was the scene of a
very pretty home wedding last evening at 8 o’clock when their oldest daughter,
Mable Elizabeth, was united in marriage to Guy Ebert Boyle of this place.
The ceremony was performed by Rev. W. H. Sawtelle of the Presbyterian church in
the presence of only the relatives and most intimate friends of the contracting
parties. After the ceremony a wedding supper was served and Mr. and Mrs.
Boyle left for nobody knew where.
Mrs. Boyle was educated in the Athens High school and has been book-keeper
at Karner’s for some time. Mr. Boyle who came here from Titusville is
employed at the pumping station of the United States Pipe Line. Mr. and
Mrs. Boyle are well known and highly respected young people of Athens, and the
bride was the recepient of many beautiful presents. Mr. and Mrs. Boyle
will commence housekeeping in the Haupt house on North St. at once.
FIELD – DEATH
Mrs. Charles Field died at the home of her brother, A. A. McKean on Walnut
St. at 11:20 o’clock this morning after a long illness. The cause of her
death was a complication of diseases from which she had suffered for over two
years. Mrs. Field was born in Sheshequin 46 years ago and after her
marriage lived in Athens until about three years ago when they moved West.
While in the West their only son Harry was taken ill with typhoid fever and
died. He was brought here for burial a year ago last April, at that time
Mrs. Field was seriously ill. Owing to the poor health of Mrs. Field she
was brought home last April only to gradually fail until death came. She
had a wide acquaintance here and was highly respected by all who knew her.
She leaves a husband, three brothers, Fred and A. A. McKean of Athens and Lamont
McKean of Lestershire and one sister, Mrs. Goodsell of Sayre. The funeral
will be announced in Monday'’ issue of the News.
WRIGHT – DEATH
Lester J. Wright, for many years a resident of Athens, died yesterday in
his room in the Buley block in Waverly, alone and unattended. He was
formerly engaged in carpet weaving, but had to give it up recently on account of
ill health. He had no near relatives and lived alone. Dr. Betowski
called on him yesterday and he said he was better and wanted to get up.
The doctor advised him not to, but he evidently did not obey for he was found in
a dying condition sitting in a chair a few hours later by Miss Mabel Sawyer, who
went to his room to see if she could do anything for him, as she was in the
habit of doing every day. She hastened for assistance, but when the doctor
arrived he was dead. He was 55 years old. The funeral was held this
afternoon and interment made in Tioga Point cemetery.
GILL – DEATH
SUDDEN DEATH OF FORMER ATHENS MAN AT CHARLESTON, W. VA.
A copy of the Charleston Daily Mail has been received here announcing the
death of W. A. Gill, who formerly resided in the Peachblow cottage on South Main
St. and was connected with the Athens Furniture company. He has many
friends here who will be shocked to learn of his untimely death. The
Charleston Mail published the following: “At 10:30 o’clock Thursday night,
W. A. Gill, one of the most prominent furniture manufacturers of this city died
at his home on the corner of Delaware Ave. And Wyoming St. after a four weeks’
illness with cirrhosis of the liver. The deceased has been engaged in the
lumber and furniture business in charleston for the last five years and was
considered one of the best lumbermen in this section. William Albert Gill
was born in Philadelphia in 1853. He married Miss Minnie Church of Grand
Rapids, Mich., in 1883. He engaged in the lumber business in all parts of
the country and came to this city from athens, Pa., in 1889. Since here he
was engaged with several lumber and furniture enterprises. He was general
manager of the large furniture plan of the Glen Elk Furniture company until the
plant was burned and it was decided not to rebuild. The W. A. Gill,
Manufacturing company was then organized and Mr. Gill became manager.
Several months ago he left this company to accept a responsible position with
the Ohio Valley Furniture company which has a large factory in the western
suburbs of this city. The deceased was taken to his bed about four weeks
ago with an illness that the family supposed was merely an attack of grip so
prevalent at this time. Up until two days ago they considered him in no
danger whatever. However in two days he became unconscious and from that
time until the end never regained consciousness. Besides his wife he
leaves a son Harry, 19 years old, two smaller boys and three small girls.
BRIDGE – DEATH
Mrs. Carrie Bridge, while walking on South Main St. shortly after 5 o’clock
yesterday afternoon, was stricken with heart failure and expired instantly.
Mrs. Bridge, accompanied by Miss Jennie Rutledge and two young men, had walked
down below the White Gate and were returning home. When just south of the
residence of Howard Allen Mrs. Bride, who was talking to her companions in her
usual jovial manner and who was apparently in her usual health, suddenly said
that she felt faint and sat down beside a tree near the sidewalk. Death
must have come instantly, for when Miss Rutledge, who was a short distance
ahead, reached her side and tried to rouse her, she gave no evidence of life.
Water was brought and dashed in her face, her clothing was loosened but she was
beyond all human aid. She was carried into the residence of Mr. Thurston
and Dr. Badger summoned. The physician after examining the body, expressed
the opinion that death had been practically instantaneous. For the last
eight years Mrs. Bridge had been a great sufferer from acute heart trouble and
yesterday, although she complained of not feeling well after dinner, she
evidently did not think that her condition was any worse than usual. She
attended services at St. Joseph’s church in the morning and went walking in the
afternoon, having planned to go to church again last evening. Her maiden
name was Carrie Wickwire and she was the daughter of Mrs. Jerusha O. Wickwire,
who lives at the corner of Elmira and North Sts. Her father was the late
Albert Wickwire of Athens. She was born in Wyalusing 34 years ago.
Her husband died eight years ago. She is survived by a ten year old son
Emerson, her mother, two sisters, Mrs. Henry of Rome and Mrs. Wainwright of
Elmira, and one brother Frank also of Elmira. The funeral will be held
Wednesday afternoon at 1 o’clock. Rev. E. W. DeWitt officiating.
Interment in Tioga Point cemetery.
ALLEN – DEATH
Waverly—The funeral of Wm. H. Allen took place from his late home on Broad
street last evening at 7:30 o’clock. About 40 members of the local Masonic
lodge were present and had charge of the service. This morning the body
was taken to East Smithfield for burial.
WHICH – DEATH
Waverly—Philip Which died at the county house this morning. Deceased
was a well known character in Waverly, and had been an inmate of the soldiers’
home before he went to the county house.
WYNKOOP – DEATH
Waverly-Louise Wynkoop died this morning at the home of her mother, Mrs.
Phoebe Synkoop at Chemung. Deceased was 65 years old and the cause of her
death was paralysis.
Mc MYNN – DEATH
Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. J. C. McMynn were held at the
residence of Charles Kellogg, South Main St. yesterday afternoon at 2:30
o’clock, the Rev. H. G. G. Vincent of Trinity church officiating. The
interment was in Tioga Point cemetery, the pall bearers being A. S. Maurice, C.
R. Lowe, M. H. Sawtelle, W. T. Page, G. H. Maurice and H. W. Preston.
Clara Augusta (Kellogg) McMynn was born at Athens, January 17, 1869, in a
house which stood on the premises now occupied by the residence of the family.
She attended the Athens academy from whence she was graduated in 1886, and
finished her education at Miss Bliss’ school for young women at
Yonkers-on-Hudson. June 14, 1894, Miss Kellogg was married to John C.
McMynn of Chicago, the ceremony taking place in Trinity church, Athens.
Mr. and Mrs. McMynn made their home in Chicago until about a year ago, when Mrs.
McMynn’s health began to fail, and she joined her parents at their summer home
on Cayuga lake last June. After coming East she complained of intense pain
in the head and an increasing dimness of vision. Eminent physicians
exhausted their skill to alleviate her suffering and restore the failing sight,
but the difficulty did not yield to their efforts and she became entirely
sightless in August. Three weeks ago she was removed to Philadelphia where
the case was diagnosed as sarcoma, or tumor of the brain, by Dr. C. K. Mills and
other noted specialists in such diseases. An operation last Tuesday by Dr.
W. W. Keen revealed the existence of a tumor so interwoven in the brain tissue
that its entire removal would have resulted in the immediate death of the
patient. So the last resort to surgical skill proved of no avail.
With the knowledge that she could not recover the sufferer bore her trials with
fortitude that is seldom equaled, and passed from earthly pain into heavenly
peace in the early morning of March 1st.
It is unnecessary for The News to remind the friends of the departed of the
many excellent qualities she possessed, but it is due the readers of this paper
who were not intimately acquainted with her that a few words be said in this
respect. Mrs. McMynn was confirmed in Trinity Episcopal church and was a
faithful communicant of that denomination. Her devout Christian character
was in accord with her earnest and lovely nature. She was gifted in her
ability to do for others, and whatsoever she did was with all her might.
Sweet and bright, noble and true, her memory will glow as a beacon light on the
way whither she has gone.
DE GROFF – DEATH
Charles L. DeGroff, aged forty-two years, died in a hospital at
Philadelphia, Saturday, from hemorrhage caused by an operation which he
submitted to three hours before his death. Mr. DeGroff has been gradually
failing in health for the past two years. At the time of his first illness
he was living in Nebraska where he carried on an extensive dry goods business in
Nebraska City and a department store at McCook, Neb. At the time of his
illness he was operated on in a hospital at Omaha for appendicitis. From
the time of that operation until his death he never regained his health.
Mr. DeGroff was born in Athens 42 years ago and was the youngest son of Mr. and
Mrs. Minor DeGroff, of this place. About 25 years ago he went west where
he has since resided. About two months ago he came east to Philadelphia
with the intention of staying there a short time and going south this winter in
hopes of benefiting his health. Besides his parents he is survived by his
wife, who was formerly Miss Sallie Fee, daughter of the late Andrew Fee, of
Wyalusing and four children, one son and three daughters whose ages range from 3
to 14 years. One sister, Mrs. O. L. Jordan, and one brother George
DeGroff, both of this place, also survive. The remains arrived in Athens
yesterday afternoon on train No. 1 and were taken to the home of O. L. Jordan,
where the funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2 o’clock, Rev. W. H.
Sawtelle officiating. Interment will be made in Tioga Point cemetery.
HOOD/LYNCH – MARRIAGE
A.William Hood and Miss Louise Lynch were married in Utica, N. Y. This
morning at the home
of the bride’s sister, Mrs. John Foley. James Grace was best man and
Miss Lera Lynch, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid. After a brief visit
with relatives in Cooperstown, Mr. and Mrs. Hood will be at home on Bridge St.,
Athens. The young couple are very popular and will receive the
congratulations of their friends.
CARPENTER – DEATH
Fred C. Carpenter died at 1:30 o’clock this morning at his home on Chestnut
Street. He was 29 years of age and is survived by his wife and one brother
William, of this place. The funeral services will be held at the house
Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock, interment in tioga Point cemetery.
LOOP – DEATH
George, the 2 months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. George Loop, Elmer Ave., died
at their home yesterday morning at 5:30 o’clock. The funeral services were
conducted by the Rev. K. M. Craig at the house this morning.
MITCHELL – DEATH
W. A. Mitchell, one of Athens best known citizens dropped dead at 6 o’clock
last evening. Death was caused by apoplexy. Mr. Mitchell, though
aged, was very active and seemed to be in his usual health yesterday. He
walked to the top of Mile hill twice yesterday to superintend the laying of a
stone walk on a lot owned by him. The last trip up there he picked a
quantity of green-corn and brought it back home with him, returning shortly
before 6 o’clock. On reaching home, Main St., he went to the garden but
soon started to enter the house. When near the door he uttered a slight
groan and fell to the ground. Mrs. Mitchell heard the noise and
immediately rushed to her husband’s assistance, but found him dead.
William Austin Mitchell was born in England, October 14, 1828 and came to
this country during his youth, residing for many years at Millport and
Horseheads, N.Y. In December 1856 he married Miss Harriet S. Vail, a
sister of George Vail of this place. To them were born two children, a son
Maurice Mitchell, Pine St. and a daughter Cora Bell, who was married to I. K.
Park and died in October 1888. He came to Athens in 1865 and entered the
mercantile business with his brother Miles under the name of Mitchell Brothers.
Their place of business was in a building located on the site of the present
Franklin block. They were in business in Athens until 1888, with the
exception of one year, 1876, when they opened a store in Hornellsville.
Mitchell Brothers during their business career in Athens occupied the building
now occupied by Ballard’s shoe store and stores in the Stimson and Estabrook
blocks.
William A. Mitchell retired from business in 1888 and since then has lived
a quiet life. Besides his wife and son he is survived by a brother, John,
and a sister Mrs. Emily Bishop, both of Elmira. Mr. Mitchell was a
lifelong member of the Presbyterian church. He was one of Athens pioneer
merchants and both in his business and private life showed the honesty and
integrity of the Christian religion which he followed. The funeral
arrangements have not yet been decided upon.
WANZER – DEATH
VETERAN OF TWO WARS AND ONE OF OLDEST RESIDENTS OF ATHENS TOWNSHIP
Benjamin Wanzer, one of the oldest residents of Athens township, a veteran
of two wars and a sailor who had visited many ports, died at his home near
Greene’s Landing early this morning from gangrene. The funeral services
will be held in Athens Presbyterian church Thursday morning at 11 o’clock;
interment under auspices of the G. A. R. At Tioga Point cemetery. Perkins
post will start from the post room at 9 o’clock for Greene’s Landing.
Mr. Wanzer was born at Lansing Tompkins county, N.Y., March 10, 1818.
At the age of 13 years he went to New York City and a few years later to
Nantucket, Mass., where he enlisted in the army and was sent to Boston. He
did not then realize his hopes of becoming a soldier, for at Boston he was
rejected on account of his stature not being up to the requirement. He
then enlisted in the navy and was sent to Portsmouth, N.H., to help rig out the
frigate Congress. On the Congress, Mr. Wanzer sailed to the Mediterrenean
and remained in those waters 18 months. At the end of that period the
Congress was ordered to the Brazilian station, on the way passing the Belle
Roephon, which was taking the body of Napoleon from St. Helena to France.
From the Brazilian station the Congress was ordered to Norfolk, Va., where the
vessel arrived about three years and a half from the time Mr. Wanzer left
Boston. Mr. Wanzer loved a seafaring life and soon, hired out as a sailor
on a merchant vessel Flying Cloud, which sailed to the West Indies. He was
gone about nine months on that cruise. On his return to the States he
again enlisted in the navy and sailed on the battleship Ohio, serving all
through the Mexican war.
In the spring of 1850 Mr. Wanzer was discharged from the navy and followed
farming at Groton, N. Y., until the outbreak of the civil war when he enlisted
in Company G. 137th New York Volunteer Infantry. He served about nine
months and was discharged for disability. Returning to Groton he stayed
until 1868 when he moved to Athens township and engaged in farming until his
death. Mr. Wanzer was twice married. He had two children
by his first union, Leroy and Sarah. The latter was married to E. W.
Davies, a former resident of Athens, but died some years ago, leaving a
grandson, E. W. Davies, Jr., of Everett, Wash. In 1870 Mr. Wanzer was
married to Jane, the widow of George Lore of Athens township, who survives him.
The deceased is also survived by two brothers, Alvin and Charles of Windham
township, this county.
STULEN – DEATH
The funeral of the late John C. Stulen was held at the home of his parents,
South Main Street, at 2 o’clock yesterday afternoon; interment being made in
Tioga Point cemetery. The Revs. H. G. G. Vincent and J. H. Ballou
officiated. A. H. Sawtelle, D. A. Keefe, J. T. Corbin, A S. Maurice,
Charles F. Kellogg and George Rockwell were pallbearers. Among the
out-of-town people who attended were Fritz Bergengren of Harrisburg, who was
associated in business with the deceased, Clark Wells of Bloomsburg, brother of
Mrs. Stulen, and Mr. and Mrs. James H. Codding of Townada.
BROOKS – DEATH
Mrs. Rhoda Davidson, wife of ex-Sheriff C. C. Brooks of Tioga county, N.Y.,
died Tuesday evening at her home in Waverly from heart disease of long standing.
The funeral services were held at the house at 3 o’clock this afternoon, the
Rev. D. H. Clare officiating; interment in Forrest Home cemetery at Waverly.
Mrs. Brooks was a native of Bradford county, having been born in Ridgebury
township in 1825. She was of Scotch parentage. Thirty-eight years
ago Mr. and Mrs. Brooks came from Athens to Waverly where they have since lived.
She leaves her husband and one son, C. E. Brooks, chief of the Waverly police
department.
KELLOGG – DEATH
Last evening passed from this life to his reward a Christian gentleman, a
gallant soldier, Erastus W. Kellogg, of 114 West Market Street, formerly a
well-known citizen of Athens, Pa., who was born May 8th, 1842, in Schoharie
County, near Albany, N.Y. When a boy, with the family, he moved to Easton,
Pa., from which city he enlisted in the war of ’65 and’64 as a private in
Company D, 12th Regiment, of the Northampton, Volunteers. He was promoted
through the different grades of the non-commissioned officers, and on April 26,
1863, was commissioned second lieutenant of the 113th Pennsylvania Volunteers,
and for gallant services on February 25, 1864, was promoted to the office of
first lieutenant of said regiment, both commissions bearing the signatures of
the well-known war governor of Pennsylvania, Andrew D. Curtin.
At the close of the war he became connected with a firm in bridge building
with his father, who was one of the earliest manufacturers of those structures.
He removed to Athens, Pa., in the early seventies, and associated himself with
his brother Charles in the firm of Kellogg & Maurice, where he was assistant
superintendent for a number of years prior to his coming to Elmira in the fall
of 1889. Mr. Kellogg was superintendent of the shops of the Elmira Bridge
company for eight years when he returned to Athens in 1897 and again became
engaged with his brother and remained there until failing health compelled him
to resign. Mr. Kellogg was a quiet gentleman, without ostentation, who
never strove to make his good qualities known except as they were recognized by
a warm circle of close friends. He leaves a widow and a brother Charles of
Athens, Pa., who have the sincere sympathy of all who had the pleasure of
knowing her late beloved husband.
The funeral will be from his late residence on Monday morning at 10:30
o’clock from where the body will be taken for burial via the Delaware,
Lackawanna and Western Railroad on the 12:48 train to Athens, Pa.
DE GROFF – DEATH
Mrs. Elsie A. DeGroff, wife of Miner DeGroff, died at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. O. L. Jordan, Main Street at 11:o’clock last night. She was
70 years old and had been in poor health for three years having been a sufferer
from paralysis. For the last six months her condition had become gradually
worse. She is survived by her husband, a daughter, Mrs. Jordan and a son
George DeGroff of Athens. Until her health prevented her she had been an
active worker in the Presbyterian Church. She had been a life long
resident of Athens. The funeral will be held at the residence Friday
afternoon at 2 o’clock and interment will be made in Tioga Point cemetery.
Rev. W. H. Sawtelle will officiate.
HEAVENER – DEATH
Mrs. Irene Heavener died at the home of Charles Powers in Cuba, N.Y., this
morning where she was visiting. No particulars were given in the telegram
received here announcing her death. Her son, John Heavener, of Towanda,
formerly proprietor of The Forrest House, left this afternoon for Cuba to bring
the body here. Announcement of the funeral will be made later. Mrs.
Heavener was seventy three years old, and had lived nearly all her life in
Athens. She is survived by three sons: John of Towanda, Frank, of Athens
and William long member of the Universalist.
PARK – DEATH
Mrs. Lydia M. Park, widow of the late Dana F. Park, died suddenly at her
home on South Main St., about 6 o’clock last evening from heart failure.
She was born in Litchfield June 23, 1833, and had lived nearly all her life in
Athens. She is survived by a son, Charles Park, of New York, a stepson, I.
K. Park of Athens, and an adopted daughter, Mrs. Carpenter, of Boston. She
also leaves a sister, Miss Julia Carner, of Athens. The funeral will be
held from the house at 2:30 o’clock Saturday afternoon; interment in Tioga Point
cemetery.
PARK – BURIAL YESTERDAY
Athens, Pa., Jan. 18—The funeral of Mrs. Lydia M. Park, widow of the late
Dana F. Park, was held from the family home on South Main Street at 2:30 o’clock
this afternoon, the Rev. W. H. Sawtelle, pastor of the Ulster Presbyterian
church officiating; interment in Tioga Point cemetery. Mrs. Park died very
suddenly from heart failure on Wednesday evening. For the last two years
her health had been gradually failing. Mrs. Park, whose maiden name was
Lydia M. Carner, was born in Litchfield, seventy-four years ago and had resided
in Athens nearly all her life. She was widely known and held in high
esteem by all. She was actively interested in charitable and club work,
being a prominent member in the Ladies’ Library club and also Tioga chapter,
Daughters of the American Revolution. She is survived by one son, Charles
Park of new York, a step-son I. K. Park of Athens and an adopted daughter, mrs.
Carpenter of Boston and also a sister, Miss Julia Carner.
SNOOK – DEATH
DR. FREDRICK M. SNOOK – WELL KNOWN WAVERLY DENTIST WHO EXPIRED AFTER AN
ILLNESS OF A FEW HOURS.
Waverly, NY, Feb. 8—Dr. Frederick M. Snook died at his home on Pennsylvania
Avenue at about 1 o’clock on Wednesday morning, aged sixty-nine years. His
demise was very sudden. Dr. Snook and family had entertained some friends during
the evening, and at a late hour the party dispersed, leaving their host and
hostess apparently in the best of spirits. A little later Dr. Snook
complained of a pain in the region of the heart, and Dr. William E. Johnson, the
family physician, was summoned, but death ensued at the hour stated. Dr.
Snook was a native of Tompkins county. His parents removed to Spencer,
N.Y. when he was a boy. He enlisted in company I 109th Regiment New York
State volunteers, and served with commendable valor throughout the rebellion.
At the close of the war he returned to Spencer, and shortly afterwards came to
Waverly and engaged in the profession of dentistry, which he practiced
continuously up to the time of his death. He was an enthusiastic volunteer
fireman, being the first president of Gioga Hose company, upon its organization.
He was a member of Waverly lodge, No. 407, F. and A. M. He was at one time
a deputy collector of internal revenue for this district, and was once appointed
postmaster, but did not serve. He was also engaged for a number of years
with O. E. Hart, now in the post-office department at Washington, in the fire
and life insurance business, the firm name being Snook & Hart. Besides his
widow, he is survived by two sons, Dr. Fred Snook, of Pittsburg, and Dr.
Theodore P. Snook, of Waverly; and tow daughters, Miss Dorelle E. Snook, now
teaching in Portland, Ore., and Mrs. Harold L. Lindsay of Waverly. Funeral
services were held from his late residence at 3 o’clock Friday afternoon, the
Rev. Charles T. Raynor, rector of Grace Episcopal church officiating. As a
mark of respect to the memory of the deceased, all business places were closed
during the hours of 3 and 4 p.m. Interment was made in Forrest Home
cemetery, and the remains were committed to the earth with Masonic honors.
KING – DEATH
Saturday afternoon George H. King, a prominent business man of Owego died
suddenly. About 4 o’clock Mr. King entered the residence of Mrs. Berry, a
next door neighbor, and had barely reached the apartments on the second floor,
when he threw up his hands and fell to the floor, gasping for breath. Mrs.
Berry immediately called Sumner Dean, a brother-in-law, of Mr. King, who was
near by in the grounds but nothing could be done, as Mr. King breathed his last
when Dr. Dean entered the room. He was the son of the late Rev. William H.
King, D.D. who for many years was the pastor of the First Baptist church of
Owego. He was born in January 21, 1847, at Waverly, N. Y. And passed a few
years, going to Owego in early youth, where he has since resided. His
father was formerly a resident of Athens and built the home no owned by J. A.
Ruggles.
CORBIN – DEATH
DR. JOHN L. CORBIN – PROMINENT AND RESPECTED PHYSICIAN DIES YESTERDAY
MORNING.
Dr. Corbin, one of the oldest and most respected citizens of Athens, died
at his home on Main St. at 10:20 o’clock yesterday morning. He had been in
enfeebled health for some time owing to his advanced age, and several weeks ago
he became so week as to necessitate his taking to his bed. He had
gradually failed ever since until the end came yesterday.
John T. Corbin was born in Warren township, in this county—July 26, 1819,
and finished his medical education and commenced to practice here in 1848, where
he has since resided. In 1850 he married Mary A. Tozer, who survives him,
and to them were born six children, one of whom died in infancy; Mary, deceased;
Annadell, wife of W. H. Benedict of Elmira; Julius T. Of this place; John E.,
deceased and Ida W., of this place. Dr. Corbin was a man who will be
remembered long by all the citizens of the valley, as a learned and sympathetic
physician, in which profession he was a success and as a man of the highest idea
of integrity and honor. He took, even up to a few months before his death,
the keenest interest in the affairs of the borough and was a staunch supporter
of anything that would be of benefit to the community. The funeral will be
held at his late home tomorrow at 1:20 o’clock; interment in Tioga Point
Cemetery.
TOZER – DEATH
RALPH TOZER DEAD – FORMER WELL KNOWN ATHENS CITIZEN SUCCUMBED TO OPERATION
IN ARNOT OGDEN HOSPITAL.
Word was received here this afternoon of the death of Ralph Tozer, an old
citizen of Athens, which occurred at the Arnot Ogden hospital in Elmira about
11:30 o’clock this morning, following an operation to which he submitted Sunday.
C. F. Rogers, of the undertaking firm of Rogers and Miller, will bring the body
here this afternoon. Funeral arrangements have not yet been made.
Ralph Tozer was born in Athens seventy eight years ago, a son of the late
Guy Tozer, and with the exception of about fifteen years he had resided all his
life here. He attended the old academy on South Main St., and upon
completing his school work read law in the office of H. W. Patrick, whose office
and residence was in the house now known as the Perkins homestead on South Main
St. I. N. Evans, of Athens the late Miles Kinney, of Sheshequin, and the
late D. A. Overton, of Towanda, were students in Mr. Patrick’s office at the
same time. He was admitted to the Bradford county bar, but never practiced
his profession as he preferred business to law, becoming general manager of a
large mercantile establishment at Stockton, Pa. At the close of the war he
went to Memphis, Tenn., where he followed mercantile pursuits for several years.
Later he was manager of the general store of the Bethlehem Steel & Iron company
at Bethlehem. He returned to Athens about twenty four years ago and
established a coal business which he sold to D. J. Macafee in 1892. He
then became engaged in the furniture business in the store now occupied by
Rogers & Miller. About twelve years ago, he retired from active business
and three years ago he was elected Justice of the peace, an office he resigned
last September, when he went to Elmira to make his home with his son.
He was married to Miss Sarah Ovenshire, who died in 1892. To them was
born one son, Bert, who now lives in Elmira. He is also survived by two
brothers, Guy Tozer of Athens, and George K. Tozer, who lives in Arkansas.
Mr. Tozer was a man whose personality made friends of all who met him and he was
universally respected by the citizens of Athens. He had always taken a
deep interest in the welfare of the town, being public spirited to a marked
degree. For fifty six years he had been a loyal member of Rural Amity
Lodge, F. & A. M., always striving to live up to the teachings of the fraternity
in his intercourse with his business and social associates.
KELLOGG – DEATH
SUSIE MAY KELLOGG – DIED IN THIS CITY FRIDAY AND WILL BE BURIED AT ATHENS
TODAY.
Susie May, only child of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Kellogg, died at the home of
her parents, No 623 Lake street, Friday morning, of typhoid fever, aged
seventeen years. Her sickness from the beginning was of a very severe
nature and though everything was done that medical skill could devise she failed
gradually till she passed quietly and peacefully away. The family removed
to Elmira in 1889 from Athens, Pa., Mr. Kellogg being superintendent of the
bridge works here for several years. She was of a loving and kindly
nature, yet had that resolute disposition that spurned all evil and stood firmly
throughout her young life for those principles which go to make up the
qualifications of a true Christian character. These should be comforting
thoughts to the bereaved parents in their present affliction and bring them
closer in their declining years to the great Redeemer who doeth all things for
the best. She, with her parents has been a regular attendant at the First
M. E. Church, where she was always active in the church and Sunday school work.
She was educated in the Riverside public school and later took a course in
Warner’s Business college. Mr. and Mrs. Kellogg have the heartfelt
sympathy of their many friends in Elmira in these sad hours of sorrow. A
short service will be held this morning at the house, No. 623 Lake street at
11:45, conducted by the Rev. Dr. Keppel. The remains will be taken to
Athens for burial over the Lackawanna at 12:50.
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