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Mrs. Antonette Smith was born in Sullivan township on November 19, 1863, and died at her home in Elk Run on September 26th, 1925. She was one of the five children of William and Maryane Squires, all of whom have preceded her to the world beyond, except one brother, Reuben Squires, of Austinville. She was married to W. H. Smith in 1880. To them was born one child, Harry H. Mrs. Smith was a woman who was loved and respected by all who knew her and although suffering from poor health for a number of years, she was never heard to complain and bore up under her affliction with great fortitude and resignation. The funeral services were held from the residence in Elk Run at 11 o’clock Tuesday, September 29th, with Rev. C. G. McConnell officiating. Burial in Gray Valley Cemetery.
SMITH, WILLIAM H. (SRGP 3172)
William H. Smith died at his home Monday, Jan. 2, at 10:30 a.m. Death
was due to heart trouble. He had been active until the Sunday evening
before when he was taken sick and a doctor called, but he did not recover.
Mr. Smith was born in Sullivan township, Sept. 4, 1859, the son of Thomas and
Latricia Welch Smith. He was educated in the schools of Sullivan township
and spent his life there. In 1880 he was married to Nettie Squires, also
of Sullivan, and to them one son was born, Harry H. Smith, who died in
1930. Mr. William H. Smith died in 1925. He was a member of
the Grange and of the Odd Fellows Lodge, in both of which he took an active
part. Mr. Smith is survived by a grandson, Gordon H. Smith, and several
nieces and nephews. The funeral was held from his late home in Sullivan
Thursday Jan. 5, with the Rev. Carl McConnell officiating. Interment was
in the Gray Valley Cemetery. (Handwritten date 1939)
MC CONNELL, MRS. J. B. Elisabeth Weaver (SRGP 2235)
The funeral of Mrs. J. B. McConnell was held at the Methodist church at
1:30 p.m., Monday, the Reverend Ell Pitman and the Reverend Harold G. Stearns
officiating. Mrs. McConnell died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Foster
Updyke, on the Lowman Road, Friday morning. A prayer service was held at
the home Monday morning at 10 o’clock, and funeral services at the Mansfield
Methodist church at 1:30 p.m. Mrs. McConnell had spend her entire life in
Sullivan. She was a member of the Methodist church and was an active
worker in the church and Sunday school. She is survived by five children,
Mrs. Foster Updyke, of Lowman, Mrs. H. C. Beardsley, of Columbia
Cross Roads; Mrs. J. G. Frasier, of Pine City; Reverend C. G. McConnell, of
Elmira, and James McConnell of Peoria. (Handwritten date 1927)
GARRISON, MRS. MELVINA H. QUEAL (SRGP 4933)
The funeral of Mrs. Melvina H. Garrison, who died in Austinville, was held
at the Jobs Corners church Saturday afternoon, the Reverend C. G. McConnell
officiating, interment in the Jobs Corners cemetery. Mrs. Garrison was a
former resident of Mansfield, and has many friends here.
BRYANT, JEROME W. (SRGP 5459)
Jerome W. Bryant died at his home in Sullivan, Pa., at 9:30 p.m., Sunday,
March 28, 1926. Death was due to a complication of diseases from which he
had suffered since October. He was born in 1850. The eldest of four
children of the late William and Lois Richmond Bryant. He passed the
entire seventy-six years of his life on the farm where he was born. In
1903 he was united in marriage with Miss Stella Barnard, of Rushville, N.Y., by
whom he is survived; also one brother, Isaac, of Mansfield survives. He
was an active and faithful member of the Elk Run church, with which he had been
associated many years. He was interested in all things pertaining to his
community and a large number are left to miss his staunch and loyal friendship.
The funeral was held from his late home at 2:00 p.m., April 1. Interment
was in the family plot in Oakwood cemetery. The Rev. F. I. Smith, of
Mainesburg, a life-long friend of the deceased officiated.
SQUIRES, ANDREW W. (SRGP 3224)
Andrew W. Squires died at the home of his cousin, B. B. York, January 14,
aged 81 years. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church at Elk
Run, where he was a faithful member, always attending service until failing
health would not permit him to do so. He was always ready to lend a hand
to those in need. His wife, Olive Squires, preceded him to the Better Land
June 6, 1913. He is survived by one brother, Wilbur of Nebraska, and a
host of relatives and friends who will miss him very much. The funeral was
held at Mr. York’s home Janauary 16, at two o’clock, the Rev. Glen Bly
officiating. Burial in Squires cemetery at Gray Valley.
ROBBINS, LEVI G. (SRGP 6731)
Levi G. Robbins was born in Massachusetts on the second day of April, 1830,
and died April 20, 1925. He was the son of Ahas and Betsy Gloyd Robbins.
At the age of six years he moved with his parents to Robbins Hill, Sullivan
Township, on the farm now owned by Arch Robbins. His first wife was Mary
Ann Doud, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alva Doud, of Covington, and to this union
were born ten children. In 1890 Mrs. Robbins passed into the Great Beyond,
and some time later Mr. Robbins married Mary Jane Burley, daughter, of Ebenezer
and Lora Burley, who died in 1918. Mr. Robbins resided in Sullivan
Township until the year of 1922, when he became a resident of Mansfield.
He was 95 years and 17 days old, and in good health and very active until a
short time before his death, which was due to old age. For years Mr.
Robbins conducted a woodwork and blacksmith shop in Robbins Settlement. He
was a jolly, good old man, a friend to everybody, always looking on the bright
side; he led a quiet life. He is survived by his son-in-law, Alvin Austin,
of this boro, and 11 grandchildren, and 17 great grandchildren. His last
child, Mrs. Alvin Austin, who died just a month and eight days previous.
Mr. Robbins survived his father’s family of five, and his own family of ten, an
unusual occurrence. The funeral was held at the home of his grandson, Ward
Austin, on Thursday last, at two o’clock. Rev. A. McCracken, the Disciple
pastor, of Covington and Canoe Camp churches, which Mr. Robbins attended,
officiated. Singing was rendered by Ivan Sisson, of Covington. The
pall-bearers were his grandsons, Ward Austin, Lloyd Austin, Mark Ayres, Alfred
Shults, Mervin Bement and Charles Bartlett. Interment was in Mainesburg
cemetery.
STILWELL, ALBERT J. (SRGP 2574)
Albert J. Stilwell, 42, died at the family home on the River Road,
Mansfield, Monday, May 24, 1937, of pneumonia. He was born in Jackson
Township, Sept. 7, 1895, the son of Frank and Flora Gaige Stilwell. He
removed to Mansfield in 1913, and in 1917 enlisted at Fort Wri???, Washington,
D.C. in Aviation Squadron, 481, Company D. He was honorably discharged in
????. He was married to Miss Gla??? Mudge on Aug. 9, 1921. Mr.
Stilwell was employed by the Dairymen’s League and for the past two years had
been manager of the Neal Chicken Farm. He was a member of Austin-Cox Post,
American Legion, Besides his wife he leaves six children, Clarice, Lois, Arthur,
Merle, Donald and Nineta Irene; his father, Frank Stilwell, Mansfield; a
brother, Richard, Washington, D.C.
MUDGE, EARL G. (SRGP 2576)
Earl G. MUDGE, 59, Mansfield, died March 18, 1964 at his home after an
extended illness.
He was well known for his athletic ability at the local high
school and college where he excelled in basketball and football. An outstanding
lineman, he was captain of the Mansfield State College football team. After
college he played with Corning All-High, one of the strong semi-pro teams of
that era.
From 1926 to 1939 he was Project Engineer for Tioga, Bradford
and Sullivan Counties.
In 1940 he joined the management division of Curtis Wright
Corporation in Woodbridge, NJ. After 16 years he retired and returned to Tioga
County as owner and operator of Mudge Brothers Distributing Company in
Blossburg. In 1962, he sold his business and entered partnership with his
brother, Cole J. Mudge, in the American Oil Company, Covington, PA.
He belonged to Holy Child Church of Mansfield and was a member
of the Knights of Columbus of Blossburg and the General Assembly of the 4th
Degree K of C of Williamsport and a member of the Mansfield Lions Club.
Surviving are his wife, the former Regina Kelly; brother, Cole
J. Mudge; sisters Mrs. Gladys Stilwell of Mansfield and Mrs. Florence Smith of
Elmira, NY.
Funeral was held March 21 from Shaw and Robena Funeral home and
Holy Child Church with Father Martin A. Roche officiating. Burial was in St.
Andrews Cemetery, Blossburg.
WATKINS, DANIEL (Danforth) (SRGP 7630)
Daniel Watkins died Monday evening on Newton Hill, at the home of his son,
Will Watkins, after about a week’s illness. He fell about a week ago from
a window, and gradually failed since. He was the father of Mrs. Jno.
Cleveland, and had lived near Covington all his life. He was a Civil war
veteran. A few years ago he bought the Jasper Smith farm above town and
resided there until two years ago, when he went to live with his son.
Besides his two children, he is survived by Mrs. Watkins and several
grandchildren.
SMITH, FRANK (SRGP 4487)
Frank Smith, aged 78, a prominent resident of Sullivan township, a brother
of Mrs. Kelley Knowlton, of Canoe Camp, and father-in-law of Verne Sumner, of
this place, died Friday in Blossburg. He is survived by his widow and
three daughters, Mrs. Ethel Sumner, of Rochester; Mrs. Ethel Canedy, of Elmira,
and Miss Gladys Smith, at home; one son, Paul Smith, of Troy; two brothers,
Dennis Smith, of Troy, and Chauncey Smith, of Florida; three sisters, Mrs.
George Lay, of Sylvania; Mrs. Kelley Knowlton, of Canoe Camp, and Mrs. Ellen
Borden of Benton Harbor, Mich. Harry Smith, proprietor of the Hotel Smith,
at Mansfield, is a grandson. Mr. Smith was a son of the late Ephriam Smith
of Mainesburg, who built the large brick home at Mainesburg, one of the finest
houses in the county, now owned by Fred Welch. The funeral was held at the
family home Sunday at ? a.m., the Rev. Glenn Dewey officiating; interment in the
Mainesburg cemetery. (Handwritten date – Jan. 1932)
UPDYKE, MRS. HETTIE FAULKNER (SRGP 18686)
Mrs. Hettie Updyke, 81, widow of Lewellyn Updyke and one of Mansfield’s
oldest residents, died Friday, May 14, 1937, at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
Walter Wilson, 37 East Main Street, Mansfield. She was a life long
resident of Mansfield. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Wilson,
Mrs. Homer Clark and Mrs. Robert Knapp; two brothers, Hiram Faulkner and Dan
Faulkner; a sister, Mrs. Wesley Sams, all of Mansfield; also five grandchildren
and several great-grandchildren. The funeral will be held Monday at 2 p.m.
in the Mansfield M.E. Church. Mrs. Anna J. Smith, 761 Laurel Street,
Elmira, is a granddaughter of Mrs. Updyke.
WILCOX, MRS. BELVETTE SMITH (SRGP 4493)
Mrs. Belvette Wilcox, aged 73, died February 15 at her home in Big Pond.
Funeral services were held from the home February 18, with burial in the Big
Pond Cemetery. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Kettie Mosher, and two
granddaughters, Irene Mosher and Bernice Johns, all of Rochester, N.Y.
CLEVELAND, ELLA PHILINDA (SRGP 17072)
The death of Miss Ella P. Cleveland occurred at the home of her sister,
Mrs. Nelson Love, at Smethport, Pa, Feb. 24th. The funeral services were
held at Smethport and the remains were brought to the Goodall cemetery in
Richmond township, and interred February 27th. The deceased was the eldest
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William R. Cleveland, who preceded her in death about
thirty years ago. She was born in Sullivan, September 16, 1875. She
is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Nelson Love and Mrs. Jed Stickels, both of
Smethport, and one brother, William Cleveland, Lander, Wyoming.
STICKLER, WILLIAM GRANT (SRGP 2067)
William Grant Stickler, 81, of Painter Run, Pa., died at 12:05 p.m.
Thursday, June 30, 1938. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Nellie Brace Stickler;
five sons, Nelson, Fred, Liston and George of Painter Run and Mack of Elmira;
two daughters, mrs. Ethel Bailey of Mansfield and Mrs. Eva Giles of Painter Run;
25 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. The funeral will be held
Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at the family home. The Rev. Orey Crippen will
officiate. Burial will be in Lawrence Corners, Pa.
STOUT, JOHN P. (SRGP 14523} [middle name is Truax]
John P. Stout, 79, a blacksmith at Roseville, Bradford County, Pa. Many
years, died this morning, Nov. 7, 1934, at 3:25 o’clock, at the family home in
Roseville. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Norman Williams at home; a
grandson, John T. Williams; two great grandchildren, Thomas and Ruth Helen
Williams; two sisters, Mrs. Lucinda M. King of Columbia Cross Roads, Pa., Mrs.
Gertrude Sargeant of Troy, Pa. The funeral will be held in the family home
Friday at 2 p.m. The Rev. Orey Crippen officiating. Burial in the
Watson Cemetery at Roseville, Pa.
CLEVELAND, MRS. ANNIE MAE HALL (SRGP 7760) Name may be Inna or Ina
Mrs. Annie Mae Cleveland died today at 10:50 at her home in Sullivan
township, following an illness of several weeks. Funeral services will be
held Friday at 1:30 p.m. at the home and 2 p.m. at the Methodist Church in
Mainesburg, the Rev. S. H. Snyder officiating; interment will be in the
Mainesburg Cemetery. Besides her husband, Eugene Cleveland, she is
survived by the following brothers and sisters: William Hall and Edward
Hall, of Rushville, N.Y.; Mrs. Lydia Krisler, of Stanley, N.Y.; Brainard Hall of
Geneva, N.Y. and John Hall, of Penn Yan, N.Y. (Handwritten date—1933)
CLEVELAND, MRS. EUGENE (SRGP 7760)
The funeral of Mrs. Annie Hall Cleveland was held Friday at 1:30 p.m., at
the family home in Sullivan township and at 2 p.m. at the Mainesburg Methodist
Church, the Rev. S. H. Snyder officiating. Interment was in the Mainesburg
Cemetery. Mrs. Cleveland was born at Potter, N.Y., February 2, 1869.
Thirty years ago she was united in marriage to Eugene Cleveland and came to
Sullivan township to reside. Mrs. Cleveland took an active part in
community affairs and was a tireless worker in the Mainesburg Methodist church
and its affiliated societies. She was gifted with a congenial nature, and
a kind and generous disposition that endeared her to all. Besides her
husband she is survived by the following brothers and sisters: William and
Edward Hall, of Rushville, N.Y.; Mrs. Lydia Kisler, of Stanley, N.Y.; Rainerd
Hall, of Geneva, N.Y., and John Hall, of PennYan, N.Y.
CHAMBERLAIN, MRS. SUSAN SMITH (SRGP 8352)
Mrs. Susan Chamberlain, 75, died Monday, April 10 at five o’clock P.M., at
the family home in Mainesburg. She is survived by her husband, T. H.
Chamberlain and six children, eighteen grandchildren, three great grandchildren
and one brother, A. B. Smith of Schodac. She was born January 26, 1858,
the daughter of Albert and Martha Smith of Richmond Twp., and was married to
Thomas H. Chamberlain 53 years ago last April by Rev. H. C. Moyer, of Mansfield.
To this union were born eight children, Albert, deceased; Henry of Mainesburg;
Leon, deceased, Harry of Miami, Fla; Frank of Wellsboro; Earl of Galeton;
Ernest, of Mainesburg; and Mrs. Abel Ashley, of Troy. The funeral was held
in the family home Thursday, April 3, at 2 p.m. The Rev. S. H. Snyder
officiated. Burial in the Mainesburg cemetery.
CHAMBERLAIN, MR. & MRS. THOMAS -- CELEBRATE WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
On Saturday, April 20, 1929, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Chamberlain observed the 50th
anniversary of their wedding day by being guests of honor at a party held in
Community Hall in Mainesburg. Miss Susie Smith of Schodac, a well-known
teacher, was united in marriage to Tom Chamberlain of Rutland on April 20, 1897,
at Mansfield, by Elder Moyer. With little but an enduring faith and love
in each other, youth, ability, industrious, good health, and a clear vision of a
happy home, children, and an adequate income to help themselves, and others,
too, they started on life’s journey. How their visions were realized was
attested on this anniversary night, when they were surrounded by their children
and by friends and relatives who gathered met out to Mr. and Mrs. Chamberlain
the need of respect and esteem which is the just homage due success. The
following children were present: Henry and Ernest of Mainesburg, Luella
Chamberlain Ashley also of Mainesburg, Earl of Galeton, Frank of Mansfield.
Their oldest child, Bert, died some two years ago, and one son died in his
youth. Harry of Miami, Fla., was not present but sent his message of love,
wrapped about a $10 gold piece. The dining room of the Community Hall was
taken up by three large tables, yellow being the color scheme of the
decorations, carried out by gold paper festoons and centerpieces of yellow rose
buds. The bride and groom’s table was more beautiful by the bride’s cake,
an immense mound of toothsome whiteness, surrounded by 50 lighted candles.
The color scheme of gold color was carried out in a practical manner by the
children and friends, who presented Mr. and Mrs. Chamberlain with the gold
pieces, fourteen in number, with a few plebian bills for contrast. The
evening was made merry by playing old fashioned games and singing old time
songs. The family of Bert Smith of Schodac, brother of Mrs. Chamberlain
with an orchestra of four pieces, made excellent music and all were delighted
with the dance number by Miss Berthalda Chamberlain of Rutland. The
evening closed by eating ice cream and cake, one’s capacity being the only
limit. Those waiting on table were: Misses Evelyn Barlett, Dorris
Seymour, Marietta Stauffer, Dorothea Reese and Welch Harvey. In departing,
the guests wished Mr. and Mrs. Chamberlain many more happy anniversaries.
FRENCH, MATTIE WALKER (SRGP 13712)
Mrs. Mattie Walker French died November 22 at her home in Rutland township,
aged 58 years. She was the eldest daughter of Hugh and Emma Walker.
She was married to Henry French May 24, 1899. Mrs. French had been in ill
health for a number of months. She was highly esteemed in the community in
which she lived, always ready to help those in need, and with her amiable and
merry disposition made friends wherever she went. She is survived by her
husband, henry French, two children, Jay, of Paterson, N.J., and Amy, at home;
two sisters, Mrs. Elmer Wilson, of Horseheads, N.Y., and Mrs. Willard Brace, of
Mansfield, and one brother, the Rev. W. D. Walker, of Varysburg, N.Y.
Funeral services were held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Baptist Church in Roseville,
to Rev. Pendlebury, pastor of the Methodist Church of Millerton, officiating;
interment in the Roseville Cemetery.
DUNBAR, MRS. LOURINDA GOULD (SRGP 13700)
Mrs. Lourinda Gould Dunbar died Saturday morning at her home at East Troy,
following a few hours’ illness of heart trouble. Mrs. Dunbar was the
daughter of mr. and Mrs. George Gould and was born in Rutland township
twenty-five years ago. When she was a child the family moved to Richmond
township and she entered the Mansfield schools, graduating from the Mansfield
Senior High School and the State Teachers College. Following her
graduation she taught in the schools of Bradford county. Three years ago
she was united in marriage to Willis Dunbar and went to East Troy to make her
home. Of a pleasing personality and unusual ability, she was held in high
esteem and her sudden death came as a shock to a large circle of friends.
Besides her husband she is survived by a daughter, Virginia May; her parents; a
sister, Mrs. Blanche Gustin, of Burlington, and two brothers, Wells Gould, of
Dunkirk, N.Y., and Alfred, of Florida. Funeral services were held Monday
at 2 p.m. in the Baptist Church at East Troy, of which she was a member.
Interment was in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy. (Handwritten date – 1933)
WORDEN, BERT (SRGP 6972)
Bert Worden, 60, died Friday at 1 p.m. at the home of his sister, Mrs.
Minnie Wheeler, on Elmira Street, following an illness of three days. Mr.
Worden was the son of William and Caroline Makley Worden, and was born in
Rutland Township June 10, 1873. He spent his entire life in Rutland and
vicinity, where he was respected by all who knew him. He was a member of
the Methodist church of Roseville. Besides Mrs. Wheeler, Mr. Worden is
survived by another sister, Mrs. Louise Baird of Tioga, and one brother, Henry
Worden, of Sylvania. Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 p.m., at the
home of Mrs. Wheeler and at 3 p.m. at the Roseville Methodist Church, the Rev.
Orey Crippen of Tioga, officiating; interment in the Watson Cemetery at
Roseville. (Handwritten date – 1933)
WILCOX, HELEN (SRGP 77034)
Thursday afternoon a wave of sorrow swept over our community when word went
out that the Angel of Death had entered the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Wilcox and
taken their daughter Helen. She was fifteen years of age and had been ill
most of the time for the past two years, and was confined to her bed for all
except a few months of this time. She attended the school in Roseville the
few months she was able, and never missed Sunday School when her health
permitted. She never doubted God’s presence and keeping, never complained,
but had a smile for everyone, up to the last. Everything possible was done
to alleviate her suffering and if possible spare her life. But she
gradually grew worse and about one o’clock Thursday afternoon, March 23, 1933,
her spirit took its flight and the Gates of Heaven were opened and God’s Angels
were awaiting to escort this loved one into the City Not Built With Hands—a city
without grief or graves, without sin or sorrow. She leaves to mourn her
loss, her father and mother, and one sister, Mrs. Damon Holton, of Norristown,
Pa., besides numerous friends and relatives; for no one knew her but to love
her. The funeral was largely attended on Sunday afternoon, at the Baptist
Church, the Rev. Orey Crippen officiating. The remains were tenderly laid at
rest in the Roseville Cemetery to await the glad reunion on the resurrection
morn. The bereaved family have the heartfelt sympathy of the community.
WILCOX, C. ELLERY (SRGP 4087)
C. Ellery Wilcox, 71, a farmer residing near Roseville, was almost
instantly killed last Thursday when he was struck by an automobile driven by
Joseph D. Quick, of 509 Broadway, Elmira, while crossing the highway near his
home. Mr. Wilcox, who was the father of Sheriff John N. Wilcox, did not
hear the approach of the automobile. He was said to have been hard of
hearing. Mr. Quick in a statement made, said that he used every effort to
avoid the accident. Dr. Nye was summoned and pronounced death due to a
fractured skull and broken neck. Mr. Wilcox had resided in that vicinity
for many years, and was widely known. He is survived by his widow; three
children, Mrs. Art L. Benson, of Roseville, Sheriff John N. Wilcox, of
Wellsboro, and W. Earl Wilcox, of Elmira, and a sister, Mrs. Lewis Soper of
Austinville. The funeral was held from the Roseville Methodist Church,
Sunday, the Reverend Charles Garrett officiating; interment in Watson Cemetery.
LOVE, MRS. NELSON (SRGP 17073)
Mrs. Sadie Cleveland Love died November 13 at her home in East
Smethport, Pa., after a short illness of pneumonia. She was the daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. William Cleveland and was born in Schodac 57 years ago.
She is survived by her husband Nelson Love, two sons, Grant and Clark, two
daughters, Mrs. Miller Stichles and Mrs. Bert Mosher; seven grandchildren and
one brother, William Cleveland, and a sister, Dora, all of East Smethport.
The funeral was held Friday afternoon at the home with burial in the East
Smethport Cemetery.
CLEVELAND, MALON S. (SRGP 5120)
Malon S. Cleveland died at his home in Schodac on Sunday, Nov. 20, 1898,
aged 57 years and 11 months. His wife died four years ago. The leave
seven children, having buried two—Adebert, of Plainview, Nebraska, Mrs. Wallace
Sherman, Mrs. Clarence Smith, Cora Bird, Ray and Ralph. He was a brother
of Harvey Cleveland, of Sullivan, Horace, of Bradford, McKean county, and Salina
Cleveland, of Elk Run. He was a prosperous farmer, a member of the G. A.
R. And has faithfully discharged the duties of various township offices.
An upright man has gone. None speak of his character, but mention his
virtues. He was kind and loving in his family and true to his friends, who
are legion.
CLEVELAND, CARL (SRGP 8372)
Last Friday afternoon this neighborhood was thrown into a state of great
excitement when the news of the tragic death of Carl Cleveland became known.
He with his brother had been sprouting potatoes in the cellar. About 2
o’clock he went to the barn to let out the cows, and when he had been gone
longer than his brother thought necessary the latter went to investigate and
found him in the silo dead. A short time ago he had suffered from mumps
and he had not fully recovered from them. He was nervous and despondent at
times but was able to be about. Dr. Harkness of Mansfield, and Dr. William
F. White of Wellsboro were called, and decided that death was caused by falling
from the top of the silo to the concrete bottom below. Carl Cleveland was
the youngest son of Addin and Sarah Beardsley Cleveland, born May 9, 1872.
In April 1898, he was married to Anna Goodall. She passed into the great
beyond April 28, 1901, and their infant son died in June 1901. He and his
brother, Merton G. Had always been partners on the farm where his life was
spent. They had never entered into any business transactions without first
consulting each other. He was an honest, upright citizen, and a good
neighbor; a man who will be greatly missed. He was an active member of
North Elk Run Grange; also a member of the Bradford County Milking Shorthorn
Breeder’s Association. Those who mourn his loss most deeply are his
brother, above mentioned, and two nieces, Celia and Florence, and three nephews,
Lester and Carl, at home, and Lyle of Wellsboro. The funeral was held
Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock from his late home, interment being made in the
Seamon Cemetery by the side of his wife and son. The Rev. L. M. Sparks of
Covington, officiated. The services at the grave were in charge of North
Elk Run Grange. His brother and family have the heartfelt sympathy of the
entire community.
BROWN, THOMAS H. (SRGP 17024)
Thomas H. Brown, 70 years old, died at his home near Mansfield, at 7:45
p.m., Tuesday night, after a long illness. Mr. Brown is survived by his
wife, Mrs. Eva B. Brown, and one daughter, Mrs. Hattie Jenkins, also five sons,
William, Fay, Everett, Clarence and Howard, one sister, Mrs. M. L. Powell, and
one brother, James C. Brown; twelve grandchildren and one greatgrandchild.
Mr. Brown was a highly respected citizen and a member of the M. E. Church, of
Lawrence Corners. He was born at Avon, N.Y., and has always been a farmer.
He was a member of the Washington Camp, No. 828, P.O.S. of A., of Rutland.
The funeral was held at the M.E. Church at Lawrence Corners, at 1 p.m.,
Saturday, March 26, Rev. Kehler officiating. (Handwritten date 1932
- but Watson Burial records give dates as 1856-1927)
HAYNES, MRS. HELEN WOOD (SRGP 8376)
Mrs. Helen Haynes, 75, Town of Big Flats, died Saturday afternoon following
an extended illness. She is survived by a son, Burr Haynes of Corning; two
brothers, Samuel and Eugene Wood of Troy, Pa. The body is in the Mathews &
VanBuskirk funeral home, Horseheads, where the funeral will be held Tues. At 10
a.m. Burial in the Rural Home Cemetery, Big Flats.
WOOD, BURR EUGENE (SRGP 6479)
Burr Eugene Wood, 75, died at the family home in Troy, Pa., Thursday
evening, Nov. 5, 1936. Surviving are three sons, Purley and Walter H. Wood
of Troy and Paul Wood of Elmira; a daughter, Mrs. Grace Campbell of Troy; 15
grandchildren and one great-grandchild, and a brother Samuel, of Sylvania.
A prayer service will be held at the home Saturday at 3 p.m. and the funeral
will be at 3:30 p.m. at the Baptist Church, the Rev. James Carter officiating.
Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy.
KENNEDY, RAY (SRGP 16657)
It was a great shock to the community when it was announced early Tuesday
morning that Ray Kennedy had died at 3 o’clock that morning. He had been
ill only since Friday, and pneumonia developed on Sunday, which disease makes
quick work. Mr. Kennedy was a man of a quiet nature, and a man devoted to
his family. He had friends everywhere, and was a kind and thoughtful
neighbor. He will be greatly missed, not only in his home where friends
were dearest, but in the community at large. He was the son of the late
Mr. and Mrs. Hallock Kennedy and leaves to mourn his loss, his widow, who was
Miss Emma Bartlett; a daughter, Mrs. Gladys Shelman, of Rutland, and two sons,
Gerald and Donald, besides two brothers, Roy (twin) and Will Kennedy, and three
sisters, Mrs. Lepha Benson, Mrs. Mary UpDyke, of Elmira, N.Y., and Mrs. Grace
Wright of Columbia X Roads, Pa. The funeral will be held at his late home
Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Burial will be in Watson Cemetery,
Roseville.
WILSON, MRS. JAMES Ella Ellis (SRGP 54575)
Mrs. Ella Ellis Wilson, 69, was found dead in bed at her home on the
Newtown Road about 1 p.m. Tuesday. Death was caused by a heart attack.
The daughter of Orrin and Nancy Ellis, she was born at Fabius, N.Y., September
11, 1868. In 1884 she was married to James D. Wilson and resided on the
Pickel Hill road until about 40 years ago, when the family moved to their
present home on the Newtown Road. Mrs. Wilson was held in the highest
esteem in the community in which she had spent so many years, and she will be
remembered for her ready smile and friendly disposition that made for her
lasting friendships. She was a member of the Free Methodist Church of
Painter Run. Surviving are her husband, two sons, Ervin and Lee Wilson,
both of Mansfield; a daughter, mrs. Edna Lockwood, Liberty; three sisters, Mrs.
Flora Wilson and Mrs. Nora Walters, Elmira, and Mrs. Clara Rarick, Mansfield;
seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The great grandchild was
born Tuesday soon after Mrs. Wilson’s death to Chester and Elsie Wilson Case of
Mansfield. A daughter Lepha, died several years ago.
BRACE, EDWARD W. (SRGP 17157) Name is Edson M., not Edward
Edward W. Brace, a respected resident of Richmond township for many years,
died suddenly Monday morning at the home of his son-in-law, John Phillips, of
heart disease. He would have been 81 years old on January 27 next.
He lumbered in this vicinity for many years and had a wide circle of friends.
He is survived by two brothers, O. C. And Eugene Brace, of Mansfield, and a
sister, Mrs. D. W. Stone. Two of his daughters died when young girls, and
the third, Mrs. John Phillips, died eight years ago last February.
A grandson, William Phillips, and a great grandson, John Phillips, survive him.
The funeral will be held Friday at 1 p.m., in the Lawrence Corners church, the
Rev. Freas Hess, of Jackson, officiating. Burial will be in Lawrence
Corners cemetery.
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