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1875 - Wellsboro Agitator - Obituaries
Part Three
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George H. Smith, Second President of the Church of the Latter Day Saints, died at Salt Lake City last Wednesday. (Tuesday, September 7, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
John P. Jones
John P. Jones, a boss for the Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Coal Company, at
Lansford, Pa., was assassinated last Friday morning. The murderer escaped.
(Tuesday, September 7, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Hon. George B. Schall
Hon. George B. Schall, a prominent lawyer in Allentown, Pa., committed
suicide last week by shooting himself through the head. No cause can be
assigned for the act. (Tuesday, September 7, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
S. M. Sanger
S. M. Sanger, boss of the Haven Run Colliery, was called from his residence
before working hours, Wednesday morning, by three men who fired 10 shots at him,
killing him immediately. (Tuesday, September 7, 1875, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Rev. William Vandevere
Rev. William Vandevere, pastor of the Shiloh Presbyterian church, (colored),
of New York city, was run over and instantly killed at Long Branch, last week,
by a train of coal cars while he was in the act of crossing the track. His
body was cut in two and horribly mangled. (Tuesday, September 7, 1875, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Patrick Flannery
A miner named Patrick Flannery was killed in the east mine at Morris Run,
last Tuesday, by a fall of coal. (Tuesday, September 7, 1875, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. J. A. Ross
The Advertiser says Mr. A. J. Ross died of chronic disease of the liver as
was attested by a post mortem examination. (Tuesday, September 7, 1875,
The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Rose Smith
In Tioga, August 25, 1875, Rose, daughter of Nelson and Eunice Smith, aged 8
years and 11 months. (Tuesday, September 7, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Clara Dartt
In Canton, Pa., August 31st, 1875, of heart disease, Clara, daughter of Hon.
B. S. Dartt, aged 15 years. (Tuesday, September 7, 1875, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Jane Faulkner
At Millertown, August 27th, 1875, Jane, wife of David Faulkner, aged 35
years. (Tuesday, September 7, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss D. Emma Guernsey
In Blossburg, September 2d, 1875, of brain fever, D. Emma, youngest daughter
of B. J. and M. D. Guernsey, aged 7 years, 1 month and 4 days. (Tuesday,
September 7, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Edward Lee and Lewis Maser
Edward Lee and Lewis Maser, children, were killed by the caving of a sand
bank while playing, Thursday morning, at Concord, NH. Another boy was
rescued. (Tuesday, September 14, 1876, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Walter Dunmore
A boy named Walter Dunmore was drowned in Gulick’s pond, at Blossburg, a few
days ago. It is supposed he fell in the water while in a fit, as he was
subject to such attacks. (Tuesday, September 14, 1875, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Joseph Conklin
Joseph Conklin, an old and respected citizen of Wysox, Bradford county, died
on the 1st instant, in the 68 years of his age. (Tuesday, September 14,
1875, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Wm. Powers
Mrs. Wm. Powers, of Monroeton, died on the 31st ult of lock jaw, occasioned
by a felon. She was attacked with the terrible malady on the Thursday
previous to her death, and during the five days suffered almost untold agonies,
but the best medical skill failed to furnish relief. (Tuesday, September
14, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Morey Winship
Mr. Morey Winship, while working upon a new building in South Cameron, NY, a
few days ago, was precipitated by the breaking of a joist, to the floor
underneath, and instantly killed, his head striking another joist and dashing
his brains out. Mr. Winship was a carpenter and joiner by trade.
(Tuesday, September 14, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Hon. Henry T. Blow
Hon. Henry T. Blow, of St. Louis, died suddenly of congestion at Saratoga,
on Saturday. (Tuesday, September 14, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Riley Farnsworth
Riley Farnsworth, a veteran soldier, was beaten to death by roughs at
Shelburne Falls, Mass., on Wednesday last. (Tuesday, September 14, 1875,
The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Daniel McLaren
Daniel McLaren, late President of the Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton
Railroad, died in Glendale, Ohio, Thursday morning. (Tuesday, September
14, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Joe Crews
Joe Crews, a South Carolina politician, was fatally shot last Wednesday by
unknown parties near Laurens Court House, S. C. (Tuesday, September 14,
1875, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Lieut. Col. F. Wilson and Mr. H. M. Feilder
Lieut. Col. F. Wilson, Conservative, one of the members of the English
Parliament for West Suffolk, and Mr. H. M. Feilder, Conservative, a member for
Blackburn, are dead. (Tuesday, September 14, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Robert Gladstone
Robert Gladstone, brother of Hon. W. E. Gladstone, is dead. (Tuesday,
September 28, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Judge John H. Reynolds
Judge John H. Reynolds died at Kinderhook Friday morning. (Tuesday,
September 28, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
John Vance
John Vance, member of Parliament for Armagh City, Ireland, is dead.
(Tuesday, September 28, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss May Ella Kimball
In Charleston, August 25, 1875, of cerebro spinal meningitis, May Ella,
daughter of John and Harriet Kimball, aged 18 years, 8 months and 25 days.
(Tuesday, September 28, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Ned O’Baldwin
Ned O’Baldwin, the “Irish giant,” was shot last week Monday night in New
York by his partner from the effects of a pistol shot wound, was 35 years of
age, and a native of Wexford, Ireland. He died on Wednesday. He was
6‘ 7” in height, weighing 200 pounds when in training for the ring.
Finnell, his murderer has given himself up. (Tuesday, October 5, 1875, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
James Adams and Arthur Hunt
James Adams and Arthur Hunt, miners, were killed by an explosion at the
Anchor Colliery, at Heckerville, Pa., last Thursday morning. (Tuesday,
October 5, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Rev. Dr. George B. Porteus and Lewis Benjamin
Last Tuesday night Rev. Dr. George B. Porteus, late pastor of All Souls
church, Brooklyn, Lewis Benjamin, and Mr. Koop and two sons were returning from
Glen Cove to Sea Cliff, when the boat capsized and Dr. Porteus and Mr. Benjamin
were drowned. The other three got on the bottom of the boat and were
saved. (Tuesday, October 5, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
Ezra E. Caskey
A man by the name of Ezra E. Caskey of Sparta, Wisconsin, died of
consumption last Thursday, on train 8 on the Erie, just before it reached
Elmira. (Tuesday, October 5, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. George Fairbanks
At Aspinwall Corners, Columbia township, Bradford county, Mr. George
Fairbanks cut his throat with a jackknife, a few days ago, so successfully
carrying out his intentions that he died. He had been out of his head for
some time and no good reason can be assigned for his self-destruction, except
for causes arising from his aberration.--He was a man of considerable means, and
left a wife and two children. (Tuesday, October 5, 1875, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Clark Richardson
A week ago last Friday evening Clark Richardson and Miss Fanny Davison, of
Bath, were out riding in that village behind a team of spirited animals.
One of the whiffletrees somehow dropped against one of the horse’s legs, which
started the team into a run. Mr. Richardson wound the lines around his
hand and jumped out, probably with the intention of endeavoring to get the
horses’ heads. He was thrown to the ground and dragged some distance until
the horses were stopped. He was taken to Mr. Davison’s residence, where he
died soon after. He was unconscious when picked up and continued so until
his death, which was caused by the bursting of a blood vessel. Miss
Davison, who also jumped out, severely sprained her ankle, which will cripple
her for some time. Mr. Richardson was a young man of fine character, and
his death casts a gloom over those of his friends who knew and esteemed him.
(Tuesday, October 5, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. W. A. Rockwell [SRGP 09468]
In Sullivan, September 4th, 1875, Mr. W. A. Rockwell, aged 43 years, 7
months and 2 days. A worthy man has fallen. (Tuesday, October 5,
1875, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.) [Mainesburg Cemetery]
Mr. G. K. Burgess
In Jackson, September 8th, 1875, Mr. G. K. Burgess. He left a wife and
a number of children to mourn his loss. (Tuesday, October 5, 1875, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Sylvanus Van Order
In Blossburg, September 26, 1875, Sylvanus Van Order, aged 24 years, 1 month
and 12 days. (Tuesday, October 12, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Flora B. Baldwin
At Mitchell’s Creek, October 3, 1875, Flora B., youngest child of Eleazer
and Jane E. Baldwin, aged 2 years, 3 months and 3(or 8) days. (Tuesday,
October 12, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Bertha Wood
In Savanna, IL., September 28th, of consumption of the bowels, Bertha,
youngest daughter of Capt. Jerry Wood, aged 1 year and 6 days. (Tuesday,
October 12, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Jean Baptiste Carpeaux
Jean Baptiste Carpeaux, French sculptor, is dead. (Tuesday, October
19, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Otis Reed
Otis Reed, the actor, died in Boston a few days ago. (Tuesday, October
19, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Matthias Keller
Matthias Keller, composer, died in Boston last Wednesday. (Tuesday,
October 19, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
William Johnson
William Johnson, a member of the New York Senate, died of apoplexy, at
Seneca Falls, NY, last week Monday. (Tuesday, October 19, 1875, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Hon. Samuel E. Dimmick
Hon. Samuel E. Dimmick, Attorney General of Pennsylvania, died in Harrisburg
last week Monday night. He arrived in Harrisburg on the preceding Tuesday
to attend the sessions of the Board of Pardons, and was then unwell. On
Wednesday evening he was compelled to leave the meeting of the Board. His
condition continued to grow worse, but was not alarming until Monday evening, a
few hours before he died. It is supposed his disease was pneumonia.
The loss of Mr. Dimmick is a State loss. He was an able and pure man, and
discharged his official duties with great ability. (Tuesday, October 19,
1875, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Edward W. Carroll
Mr. Edward W. Carroll, for some time past a clerk for Mr. Thomas Harden, of
this village, died at the Bunnel House last Tuesday morning of typhoid fever.
Mr. Carroll was well known and much liked in this vicinity, and his death will
be very generally regretted. His remains were taken to his old home in
Luzerne county for burial, Mr. Harden accompanying them and members of Eureka H.
& L. Co., of which the deceased was a member, escorting them to the depot.
(Tuesday, October 19, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Male Cornell
A son of Mr. Charles Cornell, of Deerfield, aged about 10 years, was killed
by a very sad accident while on a visit to his grandfather, in Chatham township,
on the 6th instant. The boy was riding a horse that was harnessed, but not
hitched to any vehicle, when the animal became frightened and ran away.
The lad fell off, and his leg became entangled in the harness so that his head
dragged on the ground The result was that he was horribly mutilated and
almost instantly killed. (Tuesday, October 19, 1875, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. William E. Morris
The Philadelphia Times of the 15th contained the following obituary note,
which will interest many people in this region:-- “We regret to learn of the
death of Mr. William E. Morris, the eminent civil engineer, which occurred
suddenly at his residence on Spruce street on Friday evening.--It is but a short
time since we gave a sketch of Mr. Morris, on the occasion of his appointment as
one of the commission to examine and report upon the water supply of the city, a
work to which he gave the benefit of his ripe experience. Mr. Morris was
for a long time engaged upon the canals of this State and was connected with the
Germantown and Norristown and the Chester Valley Railroads. He then became
president of the Long Island Railroad, a very important work, and afterward
acting president of the Harlem Railroad, in which office he remained until his
retirement from active life. Besides the works connected with the canals,
Mr. Morris built the water works at Trenton, Doylestown and Bristol, and at the
time of his death was engaged upon the works at Wilmington. Mr. Morris,
who was 63 years of age at his death, was the elder brother of Bishop Morris, of
Oregon.” (Tuesday, October 26, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Lena Peters
In Farmington, September 23d, 1875, Lena, daughter of James E. and Priscilla
Peters, aged 5 years, 1 month and 28 days. (Tuesday, October 26, 1875, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Frank T. Scudder
Mr. Frank T. Scudder, the founder of the Waverly Enterprise, died in that
village last Sunday morning. He was in his 29th year, and was a good
printer and editor. (Tuesday, November 2, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Morris Brundage
Mr. Morris Brundage who resided 2 ½ miles from Bath on the road to
Hammondsport, was so severely injured recently by the kick of a horse in the
abdomen, that he died last Tuesday evening. He was a thrifty farmer and
was greatly respected by all who knew him. (Tuesday, November 2, 1875, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Female McGowan
A few days since a little daughter of Mrs. Thomas McGowan, of Oxford,
Chester county, was suddenly killed by the lodgment of a hickory nut in her
throat. The children were eating nuts when the little one aged about 2
years, put a whole nut in her mouth and choked on it. (Tuesday, November
2, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Jerry Osborne
The body of Jerry Osborne, an old man in indigent circumstances, who has
made his home in Factoryville, Luzerne county for some time past, was discovered
by two hunters hanging from the limb of a tree in a lonely wood near
Factoryville. The poor old man was last seen alive two days before, and
complained of feeling unwell. It was noticed that he acted strangely as if
his mind was ill at ease and the theory of his death is that he strayed into the
solitude and hung himself where he was discovered by the hunters.
(Tuesday, November 2, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Edward Wright
A few days ago as Edward Wright of Brooklyn, Luzerne county, was engaged in
tearing down the old Universalist church at that place he met with a fearful
death. He was standing on a plank at a height of some 20 feet from the
ground and while on the act of swinging one of the upper timbers, heavy beam to
the ground it struck him upon the head bringing it in contact with the plank
crushing his brains out and smashing his skull into an unrecognizable mass.
He was about 24 years of age and was married a short time ago. (Tuesday,
November 2, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
William A. Nichols
At Chuaute, Neosho county, Kansas, William A. Nichols, aged 44 years.
(Tuesday, November 2, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Sarah E. Bowen
At Cherry Flats, November 2d, 1875, Mrs. Sarah E. Bowen, aged 59(or 69)
years and 8 months. (Tuesday, November 2, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Newton Bulkley
In Osceola, November 1st, 1875, Newton Bulkley, aged 66 years.
(Tuesday, November 2, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Susanna M. March
In Middlebury, Pa., October 26th, 1875, Mrs. Susanna M. March, in the 78
year of her age. (Tuesday, November 2, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Hon. Amasa Walker
Hon. Amasa Walker died suddenly at his residence at North Brookfield,
Massachusetts, on Friday, at the age of 76. (Tuesday, November 2, 1875,
The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
William Stewart
William Stewart, a prominent citizen of Ansable, Michigan, was found dead on
the street of that place last Wednesday morning. He had evidently been
robbed and murdered. (Tuesday, November 2, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Benjamin Claus
In Charleston, Pa., May 4th, 1875, Mr. Benjamin Claus, aged 74 years.
Mr. Claus had been a resident of Charleston about 40 years, and left a large and
highly-respected family to mourn his loss. (Tuesday, November 2, 1875, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Sarah Dimmick
On the 12th of October, 1875, Mrs. Sarah Dimmick, aged 57 years.
(Tuesday, November 2, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Ann Eliza Phelps
In Kellytown, October 20th, 1875, Ann Eliza, wife of Gilbert Phelps, aged 72
years. (Tuesday, November 2, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Royal Walker
In Covington, Pa., October 16th, 1875, Royal Walker, aged 80 years.
(Tuesday, November 2, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Rev. Wm. Edward Jelf
Rev. Wm. Edward Jelf, of London, is dead. (Tuesday, November 2, 1875,
The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Gen. Sol. Meredith
Gen. Sol. Meredith, of Indiana, a prominent officer during the war, is dead.
(Tuesday, November 2, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Rev. Walter Farquahar Hook
The death of Very Rev. Walter Farquahar Hook, D. D., of London, is
announced. (Tuesday, November 2, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Wm. Carruth
Wm. Carruth, shot by Landis on March 19th, died at Vineyard, NJ, last week
Sunday morning. (Tuesday, November 2, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Col. J. R. Cockerill
Col. J. R. Cockerill, ex-member of Congress from Ohio, died on Friday week,
at Union, in that State. (Tuesday, November 2, 1875, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Hon. S. M. File
Hon. S. M. File, representative of the 4th Congressional district of
Tennessee, died at Hot Springs, Ark., October 23d. (Tuesday, November 2,
1875, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
R. T. Davis
R. T. Davis, oldest son of the late Garrett Davis, was found dead in his bed
in Paris, Ky., Thursday week. He died from an overdose of chloroform taken
to allay pain. (Tuesday, November 2, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Frederic Hudson
Frederic Hudson, a veteran journalist, and formerly manager of the New York
Herald, was fatally injured by the cars at Concord, Mass., on Wednesday, October
the 20th. (Tuesday, November 2, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
James Otis
James Otis, Mayor of San Francisco, died a few days ago. (Tuesday,
November 9, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
John Deckley
John Deckley, a resident of Port Jervis, while hunting deer of Friday near
Rowland, Pike county, Pennsylvania, was accidentally shot by one of his
companions and probably fatally injured. (Tuesday, November 9, 1875, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Michael Garley
Michael Garley, of Freehold, NY, was killed last Tuesday in a drunken fight,
it is supposed by his wife, who is now in jail awaiting the holding of an
inquest and post mortem examination. (Tuesday, November 9, 1875, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Andrew Johnson
Andrew Johnson, a tailor of Chicago, was last Tuesday morning shot through
the heart and instantly killed by a young servant girl named Mary Clark.
The parties had some misunderstanding. (Tuesday, November 9, 1875, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. William Schenk
Mr. William Schenk, while engaged in rolling saw logs in the woods near
Mutton Lane, a few days since, had the misfortune to have one of them roll over
him, killing him almost instantly. He leaves a wife and family of young
children. (Tuesday, November 9, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Theodore Bodine
In the town of Junius, NY, recently, a man named Theodore Bodine, who was
feeding a threshing machine, was killed in a curious manner. He and others
were threshing loose oats. A coil of fence wire had somehow got mixed with
the grain, and he shoveled it unseen into the hopper. One end of it caught
in the cylinder and the other end around his neck, and quicker than a flash his
head was drawn upon the machine and torn from his shoulders. It was only
when blood and brains were seen coming out of the spout below with threshed
grain that the man underneath attending to that part of the work called the
attention of the others to the fact that something awful had taken place.
The unfortunate man leaves a wife and two children. (Tuesday, November 9,
1875, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Wm. Conover
Wm. Conover, of Camptown, was shot by his son-in-law, Henry Decker, a few
evenings ago. Mr. Conover was 80 years old. The assassin is in jail
at Towanda. (Tuesday, November 9, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Wm. Murphy
Wm. Murphy, who published the Vidette, the first newspaper ever published in
Elmira, died recently at his daughter’s in Bulkhead, Georgia, aged 80 years.
(Tuesday, November 9, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Thomas Messenger
Thomas Messenger, founder of the Corning Journal and Waverly Advocate, died
in Caledonia, Canada, recently, aged 60 years. Mr. M. was a native of
England. His brother, George Messenger, was one of the founders of the
Trojan, Troy, Pa., about 25 years ago. (Tuesday, November 9, 1875, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Female Steckel
A daughter of Reuben Steckel, of Ironton, Lehigh county, while swinging a
few days ago, was killed by having the point of a parasol, which a playmate held
in front of her, pierce her eye. The point penetrated one corner of her
eye, near the nose, and passed through the bone into her brain. (Tuesday,
November 9, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
H. B. Bodenmeyer
H. B. Bodenmeyer, of Belleville, Forest county, went out in the meadow to
bring in a horse, and found him kicking ferociously. Upon examination a
large green and yellow snake was seen around the right hind leg of the animal.
It released its hold upon the horse and sprang upon Mr. B., burying its fangs in
his neck, and causing his death. (Tuesday, November 9, 1875, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Samuel Linkletter
A few days ago, about 2 a m., Samuel Linkletter, of Naples, NY, met with a
fatal accident. He arose at that hour to go down stairs, and fell to the
bottom. His wife heard him fall, and hastening to the foot of the stairs
found him insensible. She at once called in a neighbor, and sent for Dr.
Gallagher. Mr. L. was found to be dead, and the doctor pronounced his neck
broken. His death must have been instantaneous. (Tuesday, November
9, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. William Garrison
In Jackson, October 25th, 1875, Mr. William Garrison, aged 67 years.
In the death of Mr. Garrison the family have lost a kind husband and father, the
Baptist Church a very worthy member, the pastor a kind friend, and the community
a good citizen. (Tuesday, November 9, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Annie M. Cunningham
In Sylvania, Pa., October 22d, 1875, Miss Annie M., daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Henry Cunningham, aged 22 years. (Tuesday, November 9, 1875, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Thomas Healy
In Blossburg, October 31, 1875, Thomas Healy, aged 14 years, 10 months and
17 days. (Tuesday, November 9, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. W. G. Smith
In Westfield, October 29th, 1875, Mrs. W. G. Smith, aged 44 years.
(Tuesday, November 9, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Charles Brooken alias Charles H. Rice
Charles Brooken alias Charles H. Rice, accidentally shot himself, Wednesday,
at Buffalo, during a drunken brawl. He had served four terms in the State
prisons. (Tuesday, November 16, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Nettie Lown
Miss Nettie Lown fell from the upper piazza in the rear of her residence at
Poughkeepsie Wednesday morning, and was instantly killed, her neck being broken.
(Tuesday, November 16, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Nathan Brown
Nathan Brown, a leading dry goods merchant of New York, died on the 6th.
He was formerly a member of the firm of Stebbins, Hoyt & Co. (Tuesday,
November 16, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
James Francis Darby
James Francis Darby, an eminent English artist, died on the 21st of October.
He was a constant exhibitor at the Academy and a member of the Society of
British Artists. (Tuesday, November 16, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Dr. Leopold Low
Dr. Leopold Low, an eminent Jewish writer, died recently at Szegedin,
Hungary.--He was a man of profound learning, a scholar of the first rank, a deep
thinker, and a courageous leader in the realm of progress. (Tuesday,
November 16, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
William Henry Anthon
William Henry Anthon, a prominent lawyer of New York, died on the 6th
instant. He was a son of the late John Anthon, formerly President of the
Law Institute of New York, a position which is now filled by Charles O’Conor.
(Tuesday, November 16, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Charles Nightingale
A passenger train on the Charlotte, Columbia and Augusta Railroad was
telescoped by another train Wednesday night, and Charles Nightingale, of
Brunswick, Ga., was killed. (Tuesday, November 23, 1875, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
W. R. Davis
W. R. Davis, ex-mayor of Carrolton, IL, blew his head off, last Friday, with
a shot gun. (Tuesday, November 16, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
John Clark
John Clark, the murderer of John Trevor, was hanged in the jail yard at
Rochester last Friday. (Tuesday, November 23, 1875, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Female Waterman
A daughter of Mrs. Annie L. Waterman was suffocated to death Tuesday night
at Seekonk, Mass. (Tuesday, November 23, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Cardinal Pietro di Silvestri
Cardinal Pietro di Silvestri died in Rome on Friday. He was born in
1803 and was elevated to the cardinalate in 1858. (Tuesday, November 23,
1875, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Brevet Col. John McLean Taylor
Brevet Col. John McLean Taylor, U. S. A., and nephew of President Taylor,
died at Baltimore last Sunday, aged 49 years. (Tuesday, November 23, 1875,
The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Alderman John C. Johnson
Alderman John C. Johnson, a prominent resident of Newark, NJ, committed
suicide Wednesday morning by shooting himself with a pistol. (Tuesday,
November 23, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Senator Orris S. Ferry
Senator Orris S. Ferry, of Connecticut, whose health has been failing for
some months past, died at his home in Norwalk last Sunday afternoon.
(Tuesday, November 23, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Dr. Charles M. Turner
Dr. Charles M. Turner, a prominent and respected citizen of Towanda, was
found dead in his office in that village, last Thursday evening. (Tuesday,
November 23, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
J. Ritz Burns
J. Ritz Burns, son of General James Burns, of Lewiston, accidentally shot
himself dead while hunting deer near Philipsburg, Centre county. (Tuesday,
November 23, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Male Straub
A 7-year old son of John Straub, of Williamsport, was found in an outhouse
with his neck dislocated. He lived but a few minutes after being found.
(Tuesday, November 23, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Reuben T. Rockwell
Reuben T. Rockwell, formerly one of the proprietors of the Montour House at
Havana, shot himself through the head, in a fit of despondency caused by a
previous accident, at his residence near Ovid, NY, a few days ago, and died
instantly. (Tuesday, November 23, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Erastus Rose [SRGP 13077]
In Roseville, Pa., November 3, 1875, of dropsy, Erastus Rose, aged 73 years.
(Tuesday, November 23, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
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Rebecca L. Rockwell
In Rutland township, of consumption, November 9th, 1875, Rebecca L.
Rockwell, aged 32 years. (Tuesday, November 23, 1875, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Myra Baldwin
In Tioga, November 13th, 1875, of diphtheria, Myra, daughter of T. L. and
Jerusha Baldwin, aged 7 years. (Tuesday, November 23, 1875, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Louisa Marsh
In Rutland township, October 31st, 1875, of inflammatory rheumatism, Louisa
Marsh, aged 40 years. (Tuesday, November 23, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Eugene Schneider
Eugene Schneider, the French statesman and mechanical engineer, is dead.
(Tuesday, November 30, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Hon. Richard Frauchot
Hon. Richard Frauchot died at Schenectady, Tuesday. He was formerly a
member of Congress from the Otsego district. (Tuesday, November 30, 1875,
The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Manfred B. Meiggs
Manfred B. Meiggs, the second son of Henry Meiggs, the Peruvian millionaire,
died in Lima last month at the age of 27. (Tuesday, November 30, 1875, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
William B. Astor
William B. Astor died last Wednesday morning, in the 84th year of his age,
in New York city. He had been in ill health for a long time, and the event
was therefore not unexpected. (Tuesday, November 30, 1875, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Thomas M. Wilmot
Mr. Thomas M. Wilmot, the only remaining descendant of the late Hon. David
Wilmot, died at Pulaski, Illinois, recently. (Tuesday, November 30, 1875,
The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Rev. H. S. Parkhurst
Rev. H. S. Parkhurst, who left this county a few weeks since in charge of
the Pacific Colony, died at Ogden City, Utah Territory on the 12th instant.
His disease was hemorrhage of the brain induced by mental overwork. His
wife and five children were all with him at Ogden, and after his death they
resumed their sad and lonely journey to Oregon. Mr. Parkhurst was born in
Bradford county and was about 40 years old. During the war he was an
officer in a cavalry regiment, and it was while in the service he was converted
and resolved to devote the remainder of his life to the Christian ministry.
For the past two years he had been at Mansfield, where his pastoral labors had
proved most acceptable and fruitful. (Tuesday, November 30, 1875, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Ella May Kirkendall
At Millertown, Pa., November 19th, 1875, Ella May, only daughter of Samuel
E. and Jerusha T. Kirkendall, in the 12th year of her age. (Tuesday,
November 30, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Edwin L. Hart
In Charleston, July 28th, 1875, of diphtheria, Edwin L. Hart, aged 11 years,
4 months and 13 days. (Tuesday, November 30, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Mary Ann Meritt
In Nelson, Pa., November 12th, 1875, at 9 o’clock p. m., of erysipelas, Mrs.
Mary Ann Meritt, aged 63 years, 8 months and 10 days. In Mrs. Meritt’s
death her children have lost a loving mother and the Methodist Church a worthy
member. She was beloved by all who knew her. When near death, her
daughter asked about the future for her, she replied, “I shalt be saved.”
(Tuesday, November 30, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Henry C. Watson
The funeral of Henry C. Watson, late editor of Watson’s Art Journal, took
place in New York last week. There was a large assemblage of distinguished
literary people. (Tuesday, December 7, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Major Hope
Major Hope, a well-known gambler at Washington, was found dead in his bed
one day last week, with an empty laudanum bottle at his side. He had just
completed his arrangements for opening a faro bank for the winter.
(Tuesday, December 7, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Major General Alvin C. Gillem
On the 4th instant Major General Alvin C. Gillem died near Nashville,
Tennessee.--He was a brave soldier and a good citizen. (Tuesday, December
7, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Rev. Dr. Baxter Dickinson
The Rev. Dr. Baxter Dickinson, prominently identified with the New School
movement, in the Presbyterian Church, died in Brooklyn last Tuesday, in his 81st
year. (Tuesday, December 7, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
Seth Clark
Seth Clark, one of the oldest business men in Buffalo, NY, shot himself on
the 6th, and died in a few hours. (Tuesday, December 7, 1875, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Susan Denin
Susan Denin, a well-known actress, died in Bluffton, Indiana, on the 4th
from the effects of a fall on the stage while playing “Leah.” The lady was
born in Philadelphia in 1835. (Tuesday, December 7, 1875, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Gen. V. S. Van Antwerp
Gen. V. S. Van Antwerp, of the United states army, aged 68, died December 2d
at the residence of his daughter near Upper Marlboro, Prince George’s county,
Md. (Tuesday, December 7, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
Mr. Jesse Matteson
At Westfield, Pa., December 8th, 1875, Mr. Jesse Matteson. (Tuesday,
December 7, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Lyman Spencer
In Wellsboro, July 16th, 1875, Lyman Spencer, aged 78 years. (Tuesday,
December 7, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Major Adam Leise
Major Adam Leise, a prominent citizen of Reading, Pa., died last Tuesday
night, aged 78 years. He was at one time Treasurer of Berks county.
(Tuesday, December 7, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Benjamin W. Thayer
Benjamin W. Thayer, one of the proprietors of the Boston Theater, formerly a
journalist and a well-known business man, died in Boston Friday night, aged 61
years. (Tuesday, December 7, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Thomas Burt
Thomas Burt, of Corson, Nevada, has burned his last barn. He was taken
quietly from his bed Friday morning by masked men and hanged without any
disturbance. (Tuesday, December 7, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Rev. Richard B. Duane
The Rev. Richard B. Duane, D. D., Secretary of the Board of Foreign Missions
of the Protestant Episcopal Church, died at his residence at Bergen Point, NJ,
on the 12th instant, in his 52 year. (Tuesday, December 7, 1875, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Captain Cooke
Captain Cooke, of Albany, NY, who served in the war of 1812 and also in the
war against Mexico in 1848, died on the 13th instant. He was a messenger
in the office of the Adjutant General of the State of New York at the time of
his death. (Tuesday, December 7, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Dr. Charles H. Skiff
Dr. Charles H. Skiff, a prominent homoeopathic physician of Connecticut,
died at New Haven on the 11th instant. He was one of the founders of the
American Institute of Homoeopathy, and the first physician in New Haven to
practice medicine according to the principles of homoeopathy. (Tuesday,
December 7, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Sir Houston Stewart
Sir Houston Stewart, G. C. B., Vice Admiral of the British navy, died on the
12th instant. He entered the navy at an early age. In 1852
Comptroller General of Coast Guards and Lord of the Admiralty. In the year
1856 he was Commander-in-chief of the British fleet on the North American and
West India stations. (Tuesday, December 7, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
John Shirley
John Shirley recently died in Armstrong county, in this State, aged 103
years. (Tuesday, December 7, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Rev. David Castleman
Rev. David Castleman, of Huntington county, of this State, fell dead in a
cemetery recently, after finishing a funeral ceremony. (Tuesday, December
7, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Lorenzo C. Shirk
Lorenzo C. Shirk, for many years a prominent Democratic politician of
Lebanon county, died suddenly Wednesday morning, aged 44 years. (Tuesday,
December 7, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Orrin Garrison
A shocking and fatal accident occurred at Wheeler Center, Steuben county,
recently. Orrin Garrison, a young man aged 24 or 25, started out to hunt
foxes in company with a friend. The friend left his gun with Garrison, and
went to a neighboring house. Garrison attempted to climb a high rail fence
with both guns in his hands, and in drawing one of them over after him by the
muzzle the hammer caught on the top rail, and the gun was discharged, the
contents, large sized shot, entering his body just above and a little back of
the hip, and passing through lodged in the groin. A woman near by, hearing
the report of the gun, came to his assistance. The main arteries had been
severed, and the unfortunate young man bled to death in about two hours and
before medical assistance arrived. (Tuesday, December 7, 1875, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Joseph V. Bellard
In Mansfield, Pa., December 14, 1875, Mr. Joseph V. Bellard, in the 56th
year of his age. (Tuesday, December 7, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Erastus Franklin
In Covington township, December 14, 1875, Erastus Franklin, aged 70 years.
(Tuesday, December 7, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Minnie Marvin
In Blossburg, December 10, 1875, Minnie, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Holland Marvin. (Tuesday, December 7, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Hattie B. Smith
In Osawatomie, Kansas, December 3, 1875, of malignant scarlet fever, Hattie
B., second daughter of H. B. and Mary Pitts Smith, aged 10(or 19) years and 3
days. (Tuesday, December 7, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Lucretia P. Weeks
Lucretia P., wife of the Rev. Charles Weeks, died December 12, 1875, at
Monterey, NY. (Tuesday, December 7, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Ex-United States Senator Ira Harris
Ex-United States Senator Ira Harris, died in Albany, Thursday morning of
paralysis. (Tuesday, December 7, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Isaac Welch
Isaac Welch, State Treasurer of Ohio, died at his home near St. Clairsville,
last week Monday. (Tuesday, December 7, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Professor Thomas Hewitt Key
Professor Thomas Hewitt Key, the philologist, is dead. He was
mathematical professor in the University of Virginia in 1824. (Tuesday,
December 7, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Beyles Sanford
Beyles Sanford, an ex-member of the Massachusetts Legislature and a
well-known lawyer, died in a horse car in Boston on the 29th ultimo, of heart
disease. (Tuesday, December 7, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
William Marshall
William Marshall, one of the pioneer lumbermen of Lycoming county, died
Thanksgiving Day, aged 77 years. He was a noted hunter, and contracted a
cold while engaged in the chase, that resulted in his death. (Tuesday,
December 7, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Elisha Keeney
A few days ago Mr. Elisha Keeney, of Middlebury, died in the 71st year of
his age. He had been a resident of the county since boyhood. He
lived in Charleston township for some 40 odd years, and moved to Middlebury two
or three years ago. (Tuesday, December 7, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
John Hall
A young man named John Hall, a son of Mr. Stephen Hall, of Chatham township,
died very suddenly of heart disease last Wednesday morning. He left home
with his brother Matthias to attend court in this village as a witness, and
while walking to Middlebury to catch the train, when near Mr. George Potter’s
residence, near Keeneyville, he spoke to his brother, telling him he must stop.
After walking barely a step farther he fell in the road, and before his brother
could raise his head he was dead. Coroner Giles Roberts was notified, but
after considering the case it was not deemed necessary to hold an inquest.
Mr. Hall was much esteemed by those who knew him. He was about 27 years
old, and was to have been married in about a month. We understand he had
been subject to similar attacks for some time. His funeral was attended
Saturday morning at 11 o’clock by the Odd Fellows, of which Order he was a
member in good standing. (Tuesday, December 7, 1875, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Henry Wainwright
Henry Wainwright, recently convicted of the murder of Harriet Lane in White
Chappel road, in London, was hanged at Newgate prison last Tuesday. Just
before he was pinioned he handed the governor of the prison a written statement
which he said he desired to make public. In this paper he acknowledged the
justice of his sentence. He says he deserved his fate, though he does not
explicitly admit that he murdered the young woman. (Tuesday, December 28,
1875, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Philetus Crandall
Mr. Philetus Crandall died last Tuesday of paralysis, at his residence in
Osceola. Mr. Crandall was a leading merchant of that region, and very much
esteemed by all who knew him. (Tuesday, December 28, 1875, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Wm. P. Baker
Wm. P. Baker, living at Lansingville, NY, was found my his wife one day last
week in the hog pen with his bowels torn out. It is supposed he fainted
and while unconscious was attacked and killed by a hog. (Tuesday, December
28, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Adam A. Klock
In Charleston, December 13, 1875, Adam A. Klock, aged 75 years. The
death of Mr. Klock causes a deep feeling of sorrow to the community where he had
been so long and favorably known. Therefore, when an industrious, honest
Christian is removed by death from the field of labor, society feels the loss
and mingles its grief in common with the immediate relatives and friends of the
deceased. Adam A. Klock was born in Herkimer county, NY, in the year 1800,
and departed this life at his residence in Charleston, where he had resided 40
years, Monday evening, December 13, 1875, in the 75th year of his age, leaving a
wife and 8 children and many friends to mourn his loss. In the year 1869
he earnestly sought and obtained mercy through faith and obedience; was baptized
and received into the Christian Church, and during his short illness showed that
the religion he had embraced supported him in the approaching hour of
dissolution.--The funeral was held at his late residence in Charleston on the
15th, at 1 o’clock p. m. While we sympathize with her who mourns the loss
of a kind husband and with the dear children and a large circle of relatives and
friends still we do not mourn like those who have no hope. Assured are we
that the fast approaching hour of the resurrection will bring again to life the
departed, where the labors and trails of the present life will be rewarded by
Him who said “I am the resurrection and the life.” Rev. M. Yale.
(Tuesday, December 28, 1875, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
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