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SHERMAN, LYLE AND IVA SMITH
A daughter Dorothy May, was born Friday, Oct. 30, 1936, at St. Joseph’s
Hospital to Lyle and Iva Smith Sherman of Mansfield RFD 3.
SMITH, PAUL C. (SRGP 4066)
Paul C. Smith of Woodbridge, New Jersey and Dingman’s Ferry, Pa. (formerly
of Elk Run, Pa.) suffered a stroke and died Tuesday, Nov. 24, 1964. He was
a member of Elk Run Methodist Church, a son of the late Rev. Freddus D. Smith of
Elk Run. For the past number of years he has been a grading contractor in
Woodbridge, N.J. Survived by wife, Euphemia Drake Smith, twin-sister, Mrs.
Paulina Avery of Elk Run; a brother, Glenn I. of Florida; several nieces and
nephews. Funeral was held Nov. 28, at Milford, Pa. With burial at
Dingman’s Ferry.
SMITH, ROBERT
A daughter, Thursday Nov. ? 1962 to Robert and Dorothy Sherman Smith of
Mainesburg RD.
CLEVELAND, WILBUR “WIB” (SRGP 26470)
Wilbur Cleveland, familiarly known as the “Tioga County Pop Corn King,”
died of pneumonia last Friday night at 11:30 o’clock, aged sixty-nine years, at
his home at Canoe Camp. He had been ill for a week previous with a very
bad cold and grip, which developed into pneumonia, terminating in his death.
The funeral was held Monday afternoon at the Canoe Camp Church of Christ, the
Reverend H. L. Maltman, of Covington, officiating. The interment was in
Gray Cemetery, at Covington. Mr. Cleveland is survived by his widow,
Lavina Odell Cleveland, two grandchildren, and two brothers, Orey Cleveland, of
Marsh Creek, and Melvin Cleveland, of Arcade, N.Y. “Wib” Cleveland was one
of Nature’s noblemen. He was a friend to everyboyd, and always had a
pleasant word for all. He never did anybody anything but good. We
realize the limitation of words in the English language when we attempt to pay
tribute to a noble life like that of our friend “Wib”. He had more than
his share of trouble and heartrending sadness during his life, but no one ever
heard him complain. He was always cheerful and always ready for a
joke, no matter if he was the one hit. Almost the last time the
writer saw him we inquired how the world was using him these days, and with one
of those million-dollar smiles, he said, “A great deal better than I deserve.
It is a great old world, I myself, am not good for anything any more, but the
world is sure all right, and a good place to stick around in.” If this
world had a few more inhabitants with”Wib’s” practical Christianity inside of
them, what a splendid place it would be to live in.
WEBSTER, MRS. SOLOMON Susan Elizabeth Grandy (SRGP 7100)
Mrs. Solomon Webster, aged 86 years, died last Thursday at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Charles Chamberlain, in Sullivan; the funeral services being held
Saturday at one o’clock, inteerment in Oakwood cemetery. Besides the
daughter mentioned above, she is survived by two sons, Oscar Webster, of Elmira,
and Clinton Webster, of Sullivan.
COMPTON, MRS. MARY L. Ruggles (SRGP 7187)
Troy, Pa. Oct. 31—Mrs. Mary L. Compton, widow of the late Daniel Compton,
died at her home on Center street Friday morning. She was in her
eighty-fourth year. She had been in her usual health and had called on her
neighbors and friends the afternoon and evening before. She was active in
her household duties, friendly toward all and kind to the sick. She was a
faithful member of the Presbyterian Church and was a regular attendant. In
her girlhood she was Mary Louise Ruggles, daughter of the late Orrin Ruggles of
Sullivan township where she was born january 5, 1839. She married Daniel
Compton, March 31, 1858 and their home has since been in Troy. Mr. Compton
died several years ago. Mrs. Compton was the last surviving member of her
family. She is survived by three daughters, Miss Anna D. Compton at home,
Mrs. Frank Price of Montour Falls and Mrs. Fayette B. Pomeroy of Troy and two
sons, F. Burton Compton of Tamaqua, Pa., and Harry W. Compton of Bethlehem, Pa.,
three grandchildren and one great grandson. The funeral was held from her
late home this afternoon at 2 o’clock, the Rev. Edward P. Morse officiating.
Burial was made in the family plot in Glenwood cemetery.
ROSE, MRS. ANNA Benson (SRGP 8551)
Mrs. Anna Rose died Saturday at 2:45 a.m., at the home of her brother,
Manley Benson, with whom she had made her home for several months. Mrs.
Rose was the daughter of Elijah and Nancy Reynolds Benson, and was born in
Rutland Township January 3, 1859. Her life was spent in Rutland, where she
was loved for her sincere Christian life and friendly nature. Always ready
to help those in distress, Mrs. Rose will be long remembered for her many acts
of kindness to those in need. She had been a member of the Methodist
church of Roseville since childhood and took an active interest in its welfare
until her death. Mrs. Rose is survived by two sons, Herman Rose of
Mansfield and Elmer of Elmira, a daughter, Mrs. Susie Updyke, of Rutland; four
brothers, Manley Benson of Mansfield, Laverne of Elmira, Archie of Rutland and
Elmer of Los Angles, Cal.; one sister, Mrs. La Vinnie Lawrence of Mansfield;
seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral was held Monday
at 2 p.m. her home in Rutland, Dr. Chester A. Feig, of Mansfield, officiating;
interment in Watson Cemetery, Roseville.
VAN NESS, AGNES FIELD (SRGP 3789)
Agnes Field Van Ness wife of George VanNess, died in her Fall Brook road
home in Troy on Tuesday afternoon, following several weeks of failing health.
She was born March 12, 1851, the daughter of the late Oliver D. And Agnes F.
Randall Field. She is survived by her husband and one daughter, Emma J.
VanNess, at home; two sisters, Mrs. Emma J. Ferguson, of Armenia township, and
Mrs. Adeleine VanNess, of Johnson City, N.Y. The funeral will be held
Friday at 2:30 from her late home, Rev. S. F. Basford officiating, and interment
will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy, Pa.
VAN NESS, GEORGE (SRGP 3781)
George VanNess, 87, died Monday at 8 p.m. at the family home in Troy
township, Pa. He was the last surviving veteran of the Civil War in that
vicinity. Mr. FanNess enlisted in a company which was organized in Troy,
Pa., and was commanded by the late Captain Elmer Backer of Troy and later a
resident and banker in Elmira. Mr. VanNess is survived by a daughter, Miss
Emma VanNess of Troy. The funeral will be held from the family home
Thursday at 10 a.m. The Rev. L. S. Basford will officiate. The
American Legion will conduct the committal service at the cemetery.
VAN NESS, HENRY P. (SRGP 3782)
Henry P. VanNess passed to the great beyond Thursday evening, December 4,
1930. Henry, as he was familiarly and affectionately called by young and
old, was a life-long resident of Mansfield and vicinity. He was the son of
Peter V. And Celia Reynolds VanNess, and was born in a log house on the VanNess
homestead in Rutland, June 6, 1850. He married Wrexie E. Sweet, of Mardin,
Pa., April 5, 1876. To this union five children were born, four sons,
Peter V. Of Johnson city, N.Y.; Victor H. of Springfield; Clay H., who died in
infancy and Preston O. Of Lebanon and one daughter, Celia E. (Mrs. Wells A.
Shaw), of Johnson City, N.Y. He was a farmer and lumberman by occupation
and for many years lived on a farm at Upper Lambs Creek. About thirty
years ago he moved to Mansfield and engaged in various kinds of mercantile
business, for the last number of years, on account of advancing age, he retired
from active business. He was endowed with remarkable ambition and
energy, always taking great pride in his splendid garden. His daughter
often called him”The Man With the Hoe.” He was loved by children and held
in the highest esteem by all who knew him, which was attested to by the
beautiful floral tributes and large attendance at the funeral service, which was
held in the M. E. Church, Sunday at 3:00 of which church he was a faithful
member for many years; he was also a member of the Brotherhodd Class.
Besides his wife and his four children, he is survived by one brother, George
VanNess of Troy, and four grandchilden and many nephews and nieces. As the
scriptures say: “His children can indeed rise up and call him blessed.”
The following relatives from out of town were present at the funeral: Mr.
and Mrs. Peter VanNess of Johnson City; Mr. and Mrs. Victor H. VanNess, of
Springfield; Lester VanNess, of Springfield; Mr. and Mrs. Preston VanNess, of
Lebanon; Mr. and Mrs. Wells A. Shaw, of Johnson City; Mr. and Mrs. George
Slingerland, of Waverly, N.Y.; Mr. and Mrs. Ralph VanKeuren, of Troy; Miss Emma
VanNess of Troy; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bohlayer, of Troy; Mr. and Mrs. Drummer
Sweet, of Troy; Mr. and Mrs. Mark Loveless of Tioga; Harry Loveless, of Tioga;
Fred Loveless of Tioga; Mr. and Mrs. Brown, of Holiday; Glen Sweet of Elmira; Ed
Sweet, of Elmira; Mrs. Fidelia Yale of Johnson City; Vial Coveney, of Mardin;
Mark Covency, of Mardin; Mrs. Thu VanNess, of Elmira; Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Gibson
of Elmira; Mr. and Mrs. Bert Richmond of Limestone, N.Y.
TWINS CELEBRATE 83RD BIRTHDAY
Mrs. Norton L. Beardsley, Verona Street, Elmira Heights, and Mrs. George
Bailey of Genesee Street, Montour Falls, twin sisters, celebrated their 83rd
birthday anniversary Monday at the home of Mrs. Beardsley. Guests included
Mrs. Arthur Davis of Elizabeth Street, Elmira, and Mrs. Myrtle Knapp of
Westfield, Pa., who has been visiting Mrs. Ida Ashcraft at the home of Mrs.
Beardsley.
BEACH, MRS. EULA BAILEY (SRGP 53212)
Mrs. Eula Bailey Beach of 1105 Davis St. Funeral Thursday 2 p.m. at the
family home. Rev. Benajmin Rowe. Woodlawn Cemetery.
WILSON, MRS. CORA BELLE DAGGETT (SRGP 13636)
Mrs. Cora Belle Daggett Wilson died at the family home in Daggett Friday,
Apr. 23, 1937. She leaves her husband, Philip T. Wilson, and following
children: The Rev. Delbert D. Wilson of Oswego, Raymond F. Wilson of
Elmira and Mrs. Louise Dailey of Millerton; three sisters, Mrs. Ray Ayers of
Elmira, Mrs. Grover Sheives of Rochester and Mrs. Wayne Webster of Montrose,
Pa.; also two grandchildren. The funeral will be held Monday at 3 p.m. at
the Daggett Church the Rev. Leonard Basford officiating. Burial in the
Daggett Cemetery.
AUSTIN, MRS. ANNA
Mrs. Anna Austin, 57, died Saturday at the family home, 182 Seneca Street,
Penn Yan. She is survived by a daughter, Miss Clara Austin of Penn Yan,
and two sisters, Mrs. Ella Perry of Mansfield, Pa., and Mrs. May Waters of
Austinville, Pa. The funeral will be at 201 Elm Street, Wednesday at 2
p.m.
BRACE, FRANK (SRGP 2070)
On Wednesday afternoon, July 21, at his home on Mill Creek, occurred the
funeral of Frank Brace, after a long illness of many years. He had kept on
good courage and looked at the bright side of everything, also remained cheerful
to the very end. The piece of music that he loved was “In Sight of the
Crystal Sea”, His request was that the Roseville choir sing, and to sing this
hymn. As he reposed in his beautiful casket he was surrounded by a
profusion of flowers, marks of esteem and love from numerous friends and
neighbors. A beautiful pillow of flowers was presented from Mr. and Mrs.
John Benson, of Roseville. He was a member of the Baptist church, of
Lawrence Corners, but he had been in poor health and could not attend always.
Also was a member of Tioga Valley Grange P. Of H. We all know
that he is with the angels now. He would say, “I am ready to go any time
the Lord calls to me.” He was 53 years old January ??. Mr. Brace was
the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Brace. He is survived by his widow
and two daughters, Mrs. Ira Giles and Mrs. ?? Giles; six grandchildren;
three brothers, Fred, Oreville, Harry Brace, and one sister, Mrs. Grant
Stickler, of Paointer Run. Many relatives were in attendance at the
funeral from a distance, among whom were Mr. and Mrs. M. Dailey, Corning, N.Y.;
Mrs. Letta Bailey and father, of Tioga, and others. The service was in
charge of Rev. Mr. Boroughs, of Tioga, and interment was in family lot, Dailey
Cemetery, near Tioga.
BRACE, MRS. CLARA DAILEY (SRGP 2110)
Mrs. Clara D. Brace died at her home in Rutland, Wednesday evening,
November 10, at 9:45. It came as a great shock to her family and friends
as she was always helping others in sickness, and those who were not sick.
She had been in poor health for several years, but was able to be around most of
the time. Death was due to pneumonia. Mrs. Clara D. Brace was born
in Tioga, September 16, 1861, a daughter of Martin VanBuren and Mary Dailey.
She was united in marriage to Frank K. Brace March 11, 1885, he being dead nine
years last July. She had made her home last winter in Tioga at her
sister’s Mrs. Letta D. McKinney, and most of the summer at Mansfield caring for
Mrs. John Dailey until her death; also stayed a while until she went to Elmira
for two weeks, caring for Mrs. Albert Armstrong. She will be greatly
missed in her community and home. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs.
Ira Giles, of Rutland and Mrs. Robert Giles of Sullivan; also two sisters,
Mrs. Leta D. McKinney, of Tioga, and Mrs. D. C. McAllister, of Olean, N.Y.; and
one brother, M. E. Dailey, of Corning. The funeral was largely attended at
Lawrence Corners M. E. Church. Rev. Seymour Barrett, of Tioga officiated.
The pall bearers were Liston Stickler, Nelson Stickler, Fred Stickler, Ross
Watkins, Glenn Brace, John Grimm. Burial in Dailey Cemetery beside her
husband.
BEARDSLEY, ALBERT
Albert H. Beardsley died Monday, Mar. 1, 1937, at 460 Riverside Avenue.
He is survived by his wife; a daughter, Pauline; a brother, Roswell Beardsley; a
nephew, Raymond Beardsley, all of Elmira. The body is in the Page funeral
home on Park Place, where the funeral will be held Tuesday at 8 p.m. The
Rev. E. A. Mathews. Wednesday morning the body will be removed to Arkport
for burial. Mr. Beardsley was a member of Elmira Lodge 62, BPO of Elks.
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