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Mrs. Horace Johns, died at her home in Sullivan the 21st of January after many weeks illness of typhoid fever, followed by Brights’ disease. She was born in sullivan township, and died at the age of 62 years. She had been a member of the Wesley M. E. church on Armenia Mountain for over forty years. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband, Horace Johns, and six children: Mrs. Fred Sutton, Mrs. Walter Coons, Mrs. Hulsley Wheeler and Miss Lena Johns, James Johns and Olney Johns, also six grandchildren. She also leaves one sister, Mrs. Ella Hanes and two brothers, Eugene Wood, of Troy, and Sam Wood, of Sylvania. Funeral services were held at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Fred Sutton, Sunday at 11 o’clock. Rev. Everett officiated, burial at Lawrence Corners. (Handwritten date 1915)
GOULD, R. P.
E. R. Gould, a prominent retired farmer, of Long Point, Illinois, died at
the Silver Cross Hospital, at Joliet, Ill., December 8th, 6 a.m., following an
operation performed upon him three weeks previous for gangrene, which had
seriously affected his foot. His passing will be keenly felt in the
community of Long Point, where he has resided for many years, engaged in farming
the greater part of his life. Mr. Gould suffered a stroke of paralysis
about five years ago, and since then he has been a semi-invalid. Royal R.
Gould was born February 23, 1848, at Rutland, Tioga County, Pa. He came to
Long Point in 1874, and four years later was united in marriage to Miss Mary L.
Carlton. He is survived by his wife, three sons and two daughters, viz:
Ben and Larne, of Long Point; Leland and Mrs. Ethel Doerfles, of Joliet; Mrs.
Golda Ritz, of Streator. A brother, Frank Gould, of Bennington, Mich;
eighteen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren also mourn his passing.
On May 11, 1921, Mr. and Mrs. Gould celebrated their wedding anniversary at
their home in Long Point. (Handwritten date 1926)
JOHNS, MISS LUCY
Miss Lucy Johns, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Horace Johns, died at her home in
Sullivan, the 25th of January of typhoid fever, at the age of seventeen years.
She is survived by her father, four sisters, Mrs. Fred Sutton, Mrs. Walter
Coons, Mrs. Hulsley Wheeler and Miss Lena Johns, and two brothers, James Johns
and Olney Johns. The funeral was held Thursday at 11:30, from her sister’s
home, Mrs. Fred Sutton, Rev. Baldwin, officiating. Burial at Lawrence
Corners, beside her mother and brother. The floral offerings from her
school and Sunday school were beautiful. (Handwritten date 1915)
GOULD, ROYAL
Royal Gould died at his home in Long Point, Illinois, December 7, 1926, at
the age of 80 years. He was the son of Philander and Patience Gould, who
were pioneer settlers of Bailey Creek, where the deceased spent his boyhood
days. About fifty years ago he went West and had become one of the
prosperous farmers of Illinois. Mr. Gould has visited this locality many
times and has many friends here who will be sorry to hear of his death. He
was a cousin of Mrs. Rose Heyward, of Mansfield.
JOHNS, DENNIS J.
Dennis J. Johns, aged 61, of Bridge Street, Corning, for the past 27 years
a highly respected resident of that city, died suddenly Tuesday evening at
Corning Hospital following injuries received Monday evening, November 13, near
Wellsboro, Pa., when he fell from the top of a freight car while at his duties
as a brakeman on the New York Central Railroad. Mr. Johns was taken to
Corning following the accident and taken to the hospital where it was discovered
that he had a broken collar bone. It was thought that his injuries, while
painful, were not serious and he was considered to be improving steadily.
About 15 minutes before his death he was stricken with a critical heart
condition. Announcement of his death came as a shock to his many
associates and friends who were confidently expecting his recovery. Mr.
Johns was born in Tioga, Pa., February 24, 1872, the son of Charles and Addie
Johns. He was married when a young man, in Elmira to Miss Fannie DeWitt,
of Mainesburg, Pa., who survives. For the past 37 years he has resided in
Corning where his genial and kindly disposition, his integrity and faithfulness
to the ideals in which he believed, won him the respect and regard of a host of
friends. He began employment with the New York Central Railroad as a
brakeman and was advanced to the post of conductor in 1905, which he held until
the railroad had to reduce its staff, thus making it necessary for many
conductors to return to braking again. Mr. Johns attended the Grace
Methodist Episcopal Church and was a member of the Brotherhood of Railway
Trainmen and the Corning Lodge of Odd Fellows. Besides his widow, he is
survived by one adopted son, Jack B. Johns, of Corning; two sisters, Miss Miriam
Johns of Rochester, and Mrs. Ruth Benoit, of Sodus Point; four brothers,
Burnsey, of Dosus Point, Victor and Seeley, of Rochester, and Herbert, of
Cleveland Heights, Ohio. The funeral was held from the late home, 252
Bridge Street, Corning, Saturday morning at 10:30 o’clock with the Rev. John O.
Mabuce, pastor of the Grace Methodist Episcopal Church, officiating.
Interment in Mainesburg. Mr. Johns was well known in Mansfield, where he
conducted a draying business for several years before going to Corning.
UPDYKE, HALSEY
Halsey Updyke died at his home in Rutland township, near Roseville on
Friday, November 22, after a brief illness. He is survived by a widow, two
daughters, Mrs. Joel Clark, of Lawton, Mich.; Mrs. Dummer Sweet of Altus, Pa.;
two grandchildren, Cecil and Mildred Sweet; a brother, H. C. Updyke, and a
sister, Mrs. Nelson Tiers, both of Sullivan. Mr. Updyke was 73 years old,
and had lived in Rutland all his lifetime. Bright, happy and cheerful, he
always carried sunshine wherever he went. He ever had a smile and a
pleasant word for his friends. He was always sincere and straightforward,
a true companion, father and friend, and enjoyed the confidence of all who knew
him. He was tender of heart and possessed a strong sympathetic nature.
Mr. Updyke was unostentatious, and of his many kind deeds in time of sickness
and other trouble, which were performed for his friends, only a few became
known. Words of praise were ever on the lips of those who knew him best or
had occasion to test his friendship. In the death of Mr. Updyke, Rutland
loses a good citizen, and memory of him will linger for many years to come.
(Handwritten date 1907)
GOULD, HOWARD
The funeral of Howard Gould, son of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Gould, who live near
Roseville, was held Friday of last week. His death was due to abscess of
the brain, and occurred the preceding Wednesday. He was the only child,
and was a bright, lovable youngster, who will be sadly missed; not only by his
parents but by his playmates. He was about eleven and one half years of
age.
UPDYKE, MRS. JULIA
Mrs. Julia A. Updyke died Thursday morning at 1 o’clock at the home of her
son, Colin B. Updyke, on West Hill street, Elmira, aged 72 years. She is
survived by the following sons: Colin, of Elmira; Foster, on the Lowman
road; Walter of Friendship, N.Y.; and Elmer of Mainesburg; two daughters, Mrs.
Mary Smith of Troy; Mrs. Helen Richmond, of Friendship, N.Y.; two brothers, John
Clark, of Elmira and Colin Clark, of Wellsboro; two half brothers, Frank Clark,
of Elmira and Homer Clark, of Mansfield; two sisters, Mrs. Frank Lanterman, of
Elmira and Mrs. Dell Kiley of Covington; two half sisters, Mrs. Gertrude Hager,
of Mansfield, and Mrs. Stella Crawford of Elmira Heights. The funeral was
held at Woodlawn Chapel Saturday at 3:30 p.m. The remains were placed in
the Woodlawn receiving vault and in the spring will be removed to Roseville for
burial. (Handwritten date Feb. 5, 1925)
JOHNS, MRS. THERESA
Mrs. Theresa Johns died at the home of her daughter, mrs. Mary W. Johns in
Mansfield, Pa., Tuesday morning, aged 83 years. Besides her daughter she
is survived by five grandchildren, Theresa, Eleanor, Wilbur, Winthrop, and
Robert. A prayer service will be held in the Wildwood Chapel in
Williamsport, Pa., Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o’clcok. The Rev. John H.
Stanton of the Mansfield Presbyterian Church will officiate. Burial will
be in the Wildwood Cemetery at Williamsport.
WALKER, HUGH
Hugh Walker, an old soldier, died Saturday morning. He leaves a
widow, one son and four daughters to mourn his loss. The funeral was held
in the Roseville M. E. Church Monday afternoon at 2, Rev. Smith officiating and
comrades of the deceased acting as bearers. The interment was in Watson
cemetery and was in charge of Monroe Miller of Millerton.
WALKER, MRS. EMMA
Mrs. Emma Walker died on Thursday, January 15, in Millport, NY, of heart
trouble. She was well known here having lived here the most of her life.
She went to Millport last October to keep house for her son, William Walker, a
pastor there. She is survived by five daughters and one son. The
funeral was held from the M. E. church last Monday, the Rev. I. T. Johnson
officiating. Her remains were buried by the side of her husband in the
village cemetery. (Handwritten date 1914)
WILCOX, MRS. FLOYD C.
Mrs. Floyd C. Wilcox died at her home in Roseville recently, aged ?7 years.
Mrs. Wilcox is survived by her husband, two brothers, George S. Blizzard, of
Waverly and Charles W. Blizzard, of jersey City, NJ; two sisters, Mrs. Harriet
Holly, of Pleasant Hill, Ind.; Mrs. Newton Hungerford of Waverly; the following
children: John H. wilcox, Roseville, Pa.; Howard and Asa Wilcox, Mrs. F.
W. Lucas and Mrs. Lewis Ameigh, of Elmira and Mrs. George Redington, of Waverly.
TROWBRIDGE, LEMUEL A. SR.
Lemuel A. Trowbridge, Sr., died unexpectedly at the home of his son, harry,
near Mansfield at 8:45 a.m. Friday, June 23, 1939. He was born April 13,
1866, at Trowbridge, Pa. He leaves his wife, Mrs. May Bailey Trowbridge;
three daughters, Mrs. George Hurd of Elmira, Miss Minerva Trowbridge of
Rochester, and Mrs. Jay Kent of Rutland; three sons, George D. Of Mineola, NY;
L. Albert, Jr. Of Rutland, and Harry B. Of Mansfield; a sister, Mrs. Georgiana
Ferguson of Trowbridge; twelve grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral was held Sunday at ? p.m. at the home of his son Harry. Burial
was in Jackson Center cemetery, Rev. Orey Crippen officiating.
COOK, GAMALIEL J.
Gamaliel J. Cook, better known as Maley Cook, died at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. Edith M. Stone, at Rutland, Pa., February 20. The decedent
was born in Tioga, Pa. in 1840 (?). In 1846 he moved in the town of
Jackson and in 1850 located in Rutland and has since been a resident of that
town. Mr. Cook is survived by his widow, E. S. Cook and five children, Merritt,
Otis, Edith, Miner and George Cook; also a sister, Mrs. Lyman Benson who was too
ill to attend the funeral. He also leaves twenty grandchildren and nine
great-grandchildren. Mr. cook was always ready to lend a helping hand and
was a good accommodating neighbor. The funeral was held at the Jobs
Corners Baptist church at 2 o'’lock Monday afternoon. Burial was in the
Jobs Corners cemetery, Rev. Seymore Barrett officiating. (Handwritten date
1920)
SARGEANT, MRS. AMOS
Our quiet countryside was greatly saddened by the passing of our beloved
citizen, Mrs. Melissa Stout Sergeant, at 11:30 p.m., Saturday September 18,
1926. Although nearly 78 years old, Mrs. Sargeant was enjoying excellent
health and an active life. Her passing was as the setting of the sun at
eventide. Melissa Stout, daughter of John T. and Polly Stout, and one of
ten children, was born in Rutland township, Pennsylvania, September 22, 1848.
Her education was obtained in the “little red school house”, and a pioneer home.
On March 18, 1865, the deceased was married to James F. Sargeant, of Sullivan
county, Pennsylvania. Her early married life was spent in a typical
pioneer home on South Mountain, Sullivan county. During those early years
three sons, John, Royal and Levi were born. In 1873 the family moved to
Rutland. It was here that Calvin and the only daughter, Pearl, were born.
On December 15, 1913, Levi passed into the Great Beyond, there to await the
coming of his mother. Mrs. Sargeant was for more than sixty-one years a
devoted wife and loving mother. Many are the testimonials of her kindness
and generosity; always extending a helping hand and cheering words to those in
need, even at great sacrifice to herself. For more than fifty years she
had been an earnest conscientious member of the Rutland Baptist Church.
The funeral was held in the Rutland Baptist church on Tuesday, September 21, at
1:30 p.m. Her pastor, the Rev. Orey Crippen, officiated, assisted by Rev.
W. W. Keller, of Daggett. The event was largely attended and the floral
contributions were without equal, both as to numbers and beauty. The
sermon was preached from John 11:28, “The Master is come and Called for Thee.”
John Benson sang two touching solos. Burial was in the family plot in the
Watson cemetery. She is survived by her husband, three sons, John I., at
home; Royal, of Sylvania; and Calvin, of Gillett; one daughter, Mrs. Pearl
Forrest, of Rutland; two sisters, Mrs. Gertrude Sargeant, of Troy, and Mrs.
Lucinda ?? of Columbia Cross Roads; one brother, John T. Stout, of Roseville;
nine grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and hundreds of lesser relatives
and life long friends.
ROCKWELL, BERT
Troy, Nov. 19—Bert J. Rockwell, 67, died at his home, Mansfield, R.D. 4,
early today. He is survived by his widow, Flora Marsh Rockwell; one son,
Allen B. Rockwell, Wilkes-Barre; also three grandchildren. The funeral
will be held at the home Thursday at 2:30 p.m., the Rev. Mr. Griffith, pastor of
the Mansfield Baptist Church, officiating. Interment will be in the
Mainesburg Cemetery.
ROSE, MRS. ANNA
Mansfield—The funeral of Mrs. Anna Rose was held Monday at 2 p.m. at her
home in Roseville, Dr. Chester A. Feig of Mansfield officiating. Burial
was in the Watson cemetery, Roseville. Mrs. Rose died at the home of her
brother, Manley Benson, in Mansfield. She was born in Rutland Jan. 3,
1859, and had been a member of the Methodist Church of Roseville since
childhood. Surviving are 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 Angeles,
Calif; a sister, Mrs. LaVinnie Lawrence, of Mansfield; seven grandchildren and
five great-grandchildren.
GATES, MRS. L. M.
Rarely has the announcement of a death in this community brought with it
such general and sincere sorrow as was occasioned by the sad news of the death
of Mrs. L. M. Gates, at her home in Brooklyn, Feb. 7th. Mrs. Gates
was in her usual health until within one week of her death, when she was
suddenly stricken with acute gastritis followed by acute dysentery and heart
trouble. Every human means was used to bring relief, but after a week of
most intense suffering the end came very suddenly. Mrs. Gates was born in
Clay, Onondaga county, NY, August 23, 1873. Her maiden name was May
Frayer. At the age of seven years she became an orphan, and from that time
made her home with her older sisters. On her seventeenth birthday she was
married to Mr. Gates and at once assumed the care of his sons, burdge and
Reuben, and most conscientiously and faithfully did she perform every duty
towards these step-sons. Mrs. Gates was in very many respects a most
remarkable woman. How few women with her many home duties would feel that
they could give so much of time and strength to the Lord’s work. Her idea
of duty reached out beyond the narrow circle of home. She realized, what
so many of us fail to grasp, that she could in no way better serve her own, and
do her whole duty by them, than by being equally faithful and zealous in the
Master’s work. Few people realize what a tower of strength she was to her
husband in his work. Mr. Gates, in speaking of his wife said, “There was
never a woman more in sympathy with a pastor in his work than was she in mine.
No one knows the amount of strength and purpose she put into my life.” She
was ever ready to put aside her own home duties that she might be a help and
companion to her husband in his work. Mrs. Gates never did anything
half-heartedly. Whatever she undertook she entered into with a zeal and
earnestness that accomplished wonders. Few women could accomplish one-half
she did, and yet she did everything so easily. She was systematic and
always carefully planned her work. She was a devoted mother—patient and
kind amid all the petty trials that came to the mother of such a family of
little ones; yet very firm in the government of her children. One look
from her expressive eyes would do more to control than many words from others.
So often we have heard her say, “I do pray for patience that I may not fret over
the little annoyances that must come up every day;” and we cannot but feel that
the secret of her cheerfulness and patience was this constant pleading for
Divine help. Her prayers still ring in our ears as she would plead so
earnestly in the prayer meeting for God’s guidance and blessing. In the
seven years Mrs. Gates spent among us she won for herself a host of friends and
admirers, and her death has filled our hearts with a deep and abiding sorrow.
When we look back over these years and recall what she passed through in the way
of sickness and suffering and sorrow, and then remember the happy smile she
always wore we marvel at her cheerfulness and admire her wonderful strength of
character. Some one has said, “It is a benediction to look into those rich
brown eyes of hers.” Those of us who saw her as she was just leaving
Mansfield last September have a “beautiful picture to hang on memory’s wall.
We can recall just how she looked as she bade us good bye, one of her rare
smiles lighting up her face in spite of her tears. Mrs. Gates accomplished
more in the thirty-one years of her life than many do who live to the full
allotted time. She lived long for she lived well, because “A life spent
worthily should be measured by a noblier line—by deeds not years.”
(Handwritten date 1905)
SMITH, MRS. LUCY VAN NESS
One of the most deplorable details the ADVERTISER has had to record in a
long time is that of Mrs. Lucy Van Ness Smith, widow of the late Wesley Smith,
who died at 8:30 Sunday morning at her home in Extension street, following an
illness of about ten days of double pneumonia and pleurisy. Her death
leaves motherless and fatherless two bright little boys—Rayburn and Anson.
The husband and father died on August 25, 1904, as the result of injuries
sustained at a barn-raising some time previous. Mrs. Smith moved from her
farm in Rutland to Mansfield on April 1, last in order that her sons might have
the benefit of the superior educational advantages afforded here. She was
50 years old on Tuesday, February 13. For many years she was a devout and
consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal church, and ever active in all
Christian work. In the home she was a devoted wife and a loving and
indulgent mother. Besides her sons, she is survived by her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. John N. Van Ness; three sisters—Mrs. Seymour Squires, Mrs. Judd Seeley,
Miss Susie A. Van Ness, and one brother, William Van Ness. John Van Ness
who died on Monday morning, was a cousin. The funeral was held from the
house at 1 p.m., Tuesday afternoon, and at 2 o’clock from the M. E. church, the
Rev. Theron R. Green officiating. (Handwritten date 1906)
BENSON, GEORGE S.
Troy, Pa., Nov. 12—Returning home at 10 o’clock Thursday morning Mrs.
George S. Benson and daughter, Mrs. William Preston found the body of Mr. Benson
in the garage hanging from a beam. Dr. P. N. Barker was hastily summoned
and the body was still warm but life extinct. For the past few days he has
suffered from pains in the head for which he has been treated. He acted
strange for a week, and when on her return from town Mrs. Benson found the
garage locked, she unlocked it with another key. The awful tragedy met her
eyes. Mr. Benson was a retired farmer and owned several farms. He
was a man much respected. Several years ago he moved to Troy and his son,
L. G. Benson has been managing the farm on the Porter Road. The funeral
will be here Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the home of his daughter, Mrs.
Augustus Sambrook on Elmira street, the Rev. N. Johnstone officiating.
Burial will be in Glenwood cemetery. The decedent is survived by his
widow; two daughters, Mrs. William Preston and Mrs. Augustus Sambrook; two sons
Louis of Columbia Cross Roads and L. G. of Troy. (Handwritten date 1920)
DE WITT, WILLIAM F.
William Freeman DeWitt, one of the leading citizens of Troy, Pa., many
years, died Sunday at 10:30 a.m. at the family home in that boro. Mr.
DeWitt had been seriously ill since November 2, last, when he suffered a
paralytic seizure while engaged in hunting in the woods near Troy. His
condition showed no improvement during the six months illness when he was given
every medical attention available. The decedent was born in Monroe county,
Pa., August 24, 1848. His grandfather, Colonel Joseph DeWitt, was a
pioneer resident of Wells township, and the family was one of influence in the
community. Mr. DeWitt was educated in the State Normal School at
Mansfield, Pa. For a period of 14 years Mr. DeWitt was employed as a clerk
in the Reddington, Maxwell & Leonard store in Troy. In 1881 Mr. DeWitt
formed a partnership with L J. Ballard in the dry goods business and later the
firm became DeWitt, Ballard and Handrahan. Of late years Mr. DeWitt had
been engaged in the produce business with his nephew, C. W. DeWitt. The
decedent had served on the Troy school board, was president of the borough board
of trustees several years and a member of the official board of the Troy
Methodist Church. In his fraternal affiliations he was active as a member
of the Free and Accepted Masons and the Royal Arch Masonic Chapter. Mr.
DeWitt was twice married, his first wife having been Miss Jennie Rooker, of
Muncy, Pa. A daughter, Helena, now Mrs. J. Maxwell Beers, of Elmira, was
born to them. After the death of Mrs. DeWitt, a second marriage was with
Miss Blanche Armstrong at Milton, Pa. A son was born to them, the late Dr.
William DeWitt, who was the chief surgeon at the Blossburg State Hospital and
who died about three years ago. Mr. DeWitt is survived by his widow, the
daughter, Mrs. J. Maxwell Beers, of Elmira; a brother Calvin DeWitt, of
Mansfield, and two grandchildren. The funeral was held at the family home
Tuesday at 2 p.m. burial was in the Oak Hill cemetery at Troy.
(Handwritten date 1922)
NOBLE, LOREN B.
Loren B. Noble committed suicide last Wednesday, just before the dinner
hour, at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo B. Noble, at Welles.
He used an old revolver, an heirloom, it having been owned by his grandfather,
and which contained one load, and the deed was done in the barn. His
funeral was held at the family home, Saturday afternoon and interment was made
at Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira. Loren Noble married Miss May McClure,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. W. McClure, of Snedekerville, and recently had taken
possession of the John Brace farm, about one mile west of this place. Mr.
and Mrs. Noble were making arrangements for moving here and starting
housekeeping, and much work to this aim had been started. He had wrapped
the water pipes in the house, had protected the fruit trees by winding against
the cold, and was cheerful and genial anticipating much pleasure in locating
here. The day of his death, he had taken his wife to her school, near
Roseville, where she teaches, and friends who saw him that day tell of his
amiability and evident contentedness, in preparing for his future home.
That he should end his life in this manner is explainable only to the fact that
when a boy of about eight years, he fell from a silo, and for several weeks his
condition was very low. An operation for trepanning was made, and at
intervals since he has been gloomy, and had occasionally asked if there was any
chance for this injury ultimately injuring his mind. It is probably that
when he saw the old revolver he was depressed and the idea of killing himself
took possession of his mind. He was a young man, well liked, had bright
prospects for the future, and as far as known, had not any semblance of trouble
that would influence the suicidal act. Mr. Noble is survived by his
parents, his wife, and one brother, Glenn, a sister, Mildred, at home. The
funeral was held at the home of his parents Saturday forenoon at eleven o’clock,
Rev. Seymour Barrett, of Welles officiating. Burial was in Woodlawn
cemetery, Elmira. (Handwritten date 1913)
JACKSON, JOSEPH
Joseph Jackson died on Sunday morning at 9 o’clock at his home, on the
Sylvania road after a lingering illness. Mr. Jackson was a successful
farmer who had resided in Troy township nearly all his life of seventy-six
years. The decedent is survived by one sister, Clarissa, and two brothers,
Harrison of Burlington and Richard of Armenia. The funeral was held at the
family home Tuesday morning at ten o’clock, Rev. A. G. Cameron of sylvania
officiated. Interment was in Troy, in Glenwood cemetery.
(Handwritten date 1914)
LOWERY, ANNA
Anna, beloved wife of J. B. Lowery died last Wednesday at their home in the
southern part of this boro, aged about 65 years. Mrs. Lowery was a
daughter of the late Timothy Brace, and a sister of Mrs. D. C. Kingsley, Messrs.
Oscar, Nelson and William Brace, and of Mrs. William Goodwin, of Pine City.
Besides her husband she leaves one son by a former marriage and a daughter, mrs.
James Bailey, of Elmira. The funeral was held on Friday from the Bailey
Creek Baptist church; burial in Lawrence Corner’s cemetery.
MAKELY, MRS. SUSAN E.
Thurston, Dec. 23—Mrs. Susan E. Makely died at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. Gertrude Warters in Thurston, Saturday morning, Dec. 20, at 7 o’clock.
It was a great shock to her family as she was only ill in bed one day. She
was taken with bronchial asthma and had a stroke which caused her death.
Mrs. Susan E. Makely was born in Hornby, Dec. 31, 1844, a daughter of Eden and
Mirandy Beardsley. They removed to Bradford County, Pa., when she was a
small child. She was united in marriage to Henry Makely Dec. 31, 1869, who
died March 4, 1910. She lived at their home in Rutland, Pa., 53 years and
has spent the last two years with her daughters. She will be greatly
missed by all who knew her as she was a Christian woman of beautiful character.
She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Emerson Smith of Rutland, Pa., and Mrs.
Harry Warters of Thurston, and one son, Archie Makely who is now living in his
mother’s home at Rutland, Pa., also 9 grandchildren. The funeral was held
at the Methodist Church at Lawrence Corners, Pa., Tuesday at 1 p.m. burial
at Lawrence Corners Cemetery.
BEARDSLEY, GEORGE G.
George G. Beardsley, one of Troy’s most prominent businessmen, died
unexpectedly at his home on Canton street, March 4, aged 74 years. He was
born in Sullivan township, Tioga county, January 11, 1849, the son of Eden and
Maranda Pinkham Beardsley, descendants of the Puritans and Pilgrims. Mr.
Beardsley went to Troy in May 1874. For years he was the head of the
hardware firm of Beardsley & Colony. He retired from business a few years
ago. Mr. Beardsley was a member of the Presbyterian church and was
actively engaged in all of Troy’s civic affairs. He served several terms
as a member of the borough council. The funeral was held Wednesday
afternoon. Mr. Beardsley is survived by his widow and one sister, Mrs.
Susan Makely, of Campbell, NY. (Handwritten date 1923)
SMITH, MRS. SARAH
died Tuesday night, June 23, near Lawrence Corners, where she had lived for
forty-two years. She was born in Sullivan township, December 28, 1848, the
daughter of John and Harriet Jones Makely, and was last of a family of ten
children to answer the final call. She was married to Horace J. Smith (now
deceased) in January 1870. Five children were born to them, Jennie (Mrs.
Paul Jupenlaz), deceased, Fred, who died in infancy; Bert J. Smith, of
Mansfield, Walter H. Smith of Rutland and Lucy (Mrs. Milton Stone), of Elmira.
Besides the living children she is survived by 17 grandchildren and 11 great
grandchildren. She died twenty years to a day, lacking a few minutes, of
being the same hour of the date of her husband’s death. Although she had
been in failing health for some time, she always kept a cheerful attitude toward
life. She has been a member of the church for over 60 years, and as long
as her health permitted, was an active member. The funeral was held in the
Baptist church at Lawrence Corners, Thursday, June 25, Rev. Orey Crippen
officiating; interment in Lawrence Corners Cemetery. (Handwritten date
1925)
JUPENLAZ, MRS. JENNIE LOUISA
On Tuesday, November 20, Jennie Louisa, wife of Paul Jupenlaz, died at the
family home on Pickle Hill, in Richmond township. Death was due to typhoid
pneumonia, and followed an illness of only five days. Mrs. Jupenlaz was a
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Horace J. Smith, and was 34 years and three months old.
Besides her parents, she is survived by her husband, two children—Dora and
Fred—and two brothers and one sister. The funeral was largely attended
from the home at noon on Friday last, the Rev. Dr. Ezra Tinker, pastor of the
Mansfield M. E. church, officiating. Interment was in Oakwood cemetery by
the side of a daughter, Ada, who died eight years ago. Mrs. Jupenlaz was
devoted to her home, husband and children, and possessed those womanly atributes
which endeared her to a wide circle of friends to whom information of her sudden
passing came as a distinct shock. The unmeasured sympathy of the community
goes forth to the sorrowing husband and motherless little ones.
HORTON, LOUISE
Louise Horton, widow of the late Harvey Horton, died this morning shortly
after 2 o’clock, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. D. M. Birkett, in Extension
street. Death followed a fortnight’s illness. Mrs. Horton was in her
63d year. She was a long-time member of the M. E. church, faithful to the
duties and demands of that membership In the home circle she was ever the
devoted, solicitous wife and mother, and was an estimable woman in all walks of
life. There survive, two daughters—Mrs. D. M. Birkett, of Mansfield, and
Mrs. John P. LeBarron, of Elmira, N.Y.; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Ransom Bryant;
one stepson, Bruce Horton; two brothers, Henry and John Makely, of Rutland, and
three sisters, Mrs. Jonathan Wood, of Sylvania; Mrs. G. Washington Reynolds, of
Roseville, and Mrs. Horace Smith, of Rutland. She was preceded to the
better world by two children—Freddie and Hattie. The funeral will be held
from the home of Mr. and Mrs. Birkett on Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock.
Interment in Hope cemetery.