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John Graham
John Graham, of New York, while ascending his stairs with a candle in his
hands, set his whiskers on fire, and was so badly burned about the throat and
chest that he died shortly after. (Tuesday, January 20, 1874, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mayor Yearger
Mayor Yearger, of Allentown, Pa., died suddenly in that city Wednesday
morning. (Tuesday, January 20, 1874, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Jacob Stiner
The residence of Mr. Jacob Stiner, a well-known tea merchant in New York,
was set on fire by a defective heater early last Tuesday morning. Mr.
Stiner jumped from an upper story and was killed, while his wife and oldest
daughter were burned to death in the house. A servant girl also jumped
from an upper window and broke both hips. (Tuesday, January 20, 1874, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Col. Thomas N. Stillwell
Col. Thomas N. Stillwell, who was Minister to Venezuela during President
Johnson’s administration, was shot and instantly killed by John E. Corwin, at
Andover, Ind., Wednesday afternoon. (Tuesday, January 20, 1874, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Caroline M. Dimmick
At Ansonia, Dec. 31, 1873, Caroline M. Dimmick, wife of George W. Dimmick,
aged 37 years, 2 months and 27 days. (Tuesday, January 20, 1874, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
John Bowers Lewis
John Bowers Lewis, ex-member of Parliament, and the most eminent lawyer of
Central Canada, died last Saturday. (Tuesday, January 27, 1874, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Captain John Johnson
Captain John Johnson, aged 74, a former prominent steamboat builder of
Cincinnati, put his head into the elevator tower at the Gibson House on Friday,
when the elevator descended upon and severed his head from his body.
(Tuesday, January 27, 1874, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Jacob Deboj
Jacob Deboj, of Cambria county, died recently, aged 108 years. He
served under Napoleon when the great General was but 26 years old.
(Tuesday, January 27, 1874, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Oliver Treat Bundy
The subject of this notice was born on the 31st of January, 1801, at
Huntington, Fairfield county, Ct.,--removed to Chenango county, NY, with his
parents, who settled on a farm in Oxford, about the year 1807. “Treat,” as
he was familiarly called, was the eldest of 10 children, three of whom became
members of the three learned professions. At the age of 22 he entered the
office of Dr. Packer, in Oxford, who was then occupying a distinguished place in
the profession throughout the State;--was licensed as a practitioner on the 30th
of January, 1826, at Bath, Steuben county, NY. He first practiced at
Wellsboro, Pa., where he married Lydia Smith, and lived four years, whence he
returned to New York, and settled in Windsor, Broome county, (1830). Here
he soon acquired an extensive practice, and attained a notable degree of
influence--being at one time (1840) President of the Broome County Medical
Society. During 1854 he came to Deposit, where his mature years--his best
medical and surgical skill have been expended, with singular industry and
seeming unweariedness, until the day of his decease. Though untiring as to
the demands upon him professionally,--ready to respond night or day, and as no
respecter of persons,--a public mindedness, even zeal for the public good, ever
characterized him. Through his self-sacrificing devotion to this interest,
he became a chief founder of the Windsor Academy. He was, and continued to
be, its first President for a number of years, and ever gave the institution his
befriending counsel and material support. As a reformer, he was radical,
zealous and consistent. Here his unusual vitality, in degree second only
to his profession, was expended. This is true especially of his devotion
to the temperance cause. Few men of his professional fidelity and of
moderate circumstances have given themselves to any social reform with a spirit
so disinterested. Early and late--at home and in the neighboring towns--in
connection with any worthy movement in the local and State convention,--in
concerted action and by personal appeal,--hopeful and persistent while others
doubted or jeered, his action vied with a humane heart in seeking to save men
from what he called an “unmitigated curse.”--The widow and the orphan, made so
by a merciless evil, have indeed lost in him a true friend; while remorseful
victims may never know the measure of his tireless sympathy. “His
connection with the church of Christ dates 42 years; entering first into
covenant with the Presbyterian church of Windsor. Sound in Christian
doctrine, rigid as to religious faith and obligation, charitable to others, bold
to rebuke know wrong, he sought the honor of his Lord and Master. His
place in the sanctuary and in the weekly prayer meeting was habitually filled,
except when on professional duty,--a fact we are pleased to note to the honor of
the medical profession. His death occurred in Deposit, Jan. 9th, 1874, of
angina pectoris, after a brief, but distressing illness, at the age of 73.
As an affectionate husband, a devoted father and friend, an ardent, yoke-fellow,
a brother in Christ, a worthy citizen, a friend to humanity, a faithful and
sympathizing physician, his removal becomes a deeply afflictive Providence, and
an important loss.--A most sincere and heartfelt sympathy is tendered to the
family on the part of the community in which he lived and a large circle of
acquaintance. (Tuesday, January 27, 1874, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Aggie Phenix and 2 twins
At Pike Mills, Friday, January 16th, 1874, Mrs. Aggie Phenix, wife of Joshua
Phenix, aged 27 years and seven months. Also twins Aggie and Bernice,
children of the above mentioned, aged one day. (Tuesday, January 27, 1874,
The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Harriet A. Barker
At Chicago, IL., January 19th, 1874, Harriet A., wife of Joseph Barker, aged
51 years. (Tuesday, February 3, 1874, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Deborah Allen
In Stony Fork, January 30, 1874, Deborah, wife of Thomas Allen, aged 78
years. (Tuesday, February 3, 1874, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Thomas Layton
Mr. Thomas Layton, of Brookfield township, met with a fatal accident a few
days since. While engaged in skidding logs his team became frightened and
started, causing a log to strike and roll over him. He was so badly
crushed that he lingered but a few days and died Saturday morning, the 24th
ultimo. Mr. Layton was about 45 or 50 years of age. (Tuesday,
February 3, 1874, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Dr. Moses D. Strait
A correspondent of the Elmira Advertiser says: Dr. Moses D. Strait was
found dead near the creek on the Pomeroy farm, just west of Troy, Pa., on
Saturday the 24th, at about 4 o’clock. It is thought he had been dead
about four hours when discovered. An inquest was held. The jury
rendered this verdict-- “Died of congestion of the brain.” Dr. Strait was
a resident of Gray Valley, Tioga county, Pa. He was 64 years of age.
(Tuesday, February 3, 1874, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Frederick D. Bunnel
Mr. Frederick D. Bunnel, a resident of this village for a dozen years past,
and a man well known to many citizens of the county, died Monday morning of last
week at Elizabeth City, NC. His son James had, a very few days before,
left him in excellent health, and spirits and the first intimation his family
had that any thing was amiss with Mr. Bunnel was the dispatch of Tuesday
announcing his death. We understand that this sudden calamity was the
result of strangulated hernia occasioned by slipping while going down stairs on
the Saturday previous to his decease. So true is it that “in the midst of
life we are in death.” Mr. Bunnel came to this village from Chenango
county, NY, and soon made himself known as a most enterprising, public-spirited
citizen. Indeed, his stock of energy seemed exhaustless, and when he
entered into any project he allowed no grass to grow under his feet. In
private life he was a genial hearty companion and a faithful friend, and his
limitless fund of humor, odd notions and quaint expressions banished dullness
wherever “Fred Bunnel” appeared. He left home for Elizabeth City last fall
soon after our County Fair, taking with him some of his finest stock, of which
he was very proud, and has been south ever since that time. His obsequies
were attended at his date residence in this village last Sunday afternoon, Rev.
Dr. Breck officiating, and a very large number of citizens being present.
We clip the following brief tribute from the Elisabeth City, North Carolinian of
January 28th: It is with sorrow that we are called upon to announce the
rather sudden death of Maj. F. D. Bunnel. His illness was very brief.
He was in his usual health on Saturday. He had a long talk with us on that
day about plans and prospects for the future. Late that night he was taken
sick, and on Monday morning, January 26th, at 6 o’clock he died.
Everything that physicians and friends could do was done, but without avail.
About two years ago he invested pretty extensively in property in and around
Elizabeth City, and has been spending a portion of his time here. Last
October he brought a fine lot of blooded stock, horses and cattle, to this
State, attended the Fairs at Raleigh and Weldon, and arrived here in time to
attend ours in November. Since then he has remained here, disposing of his
stock and looking after his property. Three of his sons were also here,
two of whom left for Pennsylvania a few days ago, leaving the youngest who was
the only one of his family with him when he died. With all his
frailties--and who hasn’t some?--Major Bunnel was a man of good impulses.
Brusque as he was in speech and manner, he had a warm heart. (Tuesday,
February 3, 1874, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Robert K. Potter
Robert K. Potter, State printer of Massachusetts, and long identified with
the Boston newspapers, is dead. (Tuesday, February 10, 1874, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Mehr, 4 children, and man named George
At Indianapolis last Thursday, the house of Mr. Mehr, containing himself,
wife, six children, his father-in-law, and a man named George, was burned.
Only the father-in-law and two children escaped. (February 10, 1874, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Dr. Henry Miller
Dr. Henry Miller, President of the Louisville, Ky., Medical College, died
last Sunday, aged 74 years. (Tuesday, February 10, 1874, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
John Milton Earle
John Milton Earle died on Sunday at Worcester, Mass., aged 79 years.
For 35 years he was editor of the Worcester Spy, from which he retired 15 years
ago. (Tuesday, February 10, 1874, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
Rev. Mr. Geo. H. R. Shumway
Rev. Mr. Geo. H. R. Shumway, pastor of the Presbyterian church at Painted
Post, died at Lawrenceville on the 28th ultimo. (Tuesday, February 10,
1874, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Annis Smith
Another pioneer gone.-- Mrs. Annis Smith died at the residence of her son in
Austinville on the 25th of last month, in the 86th year of her age. Mrs.
Smith together with her husband settled in Rutland in 1806, living there two
years before they had any near neighbors in the wilderness. Their
habitation consisted of a log hut without a floor, door, or chimney, erected at
the end of a sled road out into the woods. It was thus that the hardy
pioneers began their stern struggle with the rough forces of nature. But
they lived to see the hills and valleys covered with fine farms--the happy homes
of contented and thrifty husbandmen. Mr. Smith died in May, 1871, on the
farm on which the first settled, having lived on the same spot for the long term
of 65 years. Soon after beginning their life-work in subduing the
wilderness the young couple sought and found the “pearl of great price.”
We understand Mr. Smith was the first person who joined the Methodist Episcopal
Church in Tioga county. Both he and his partner were ever faithful to
their professions, and lived and died in the triumph of a living faith.
Verily, their works do follow them. (Tuesday, February 10, 1874, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Timothy O’Brian
A farmer named Timothy O’Brian, a resident of Athens township, fell from a
load of straw a few days ago, and sustained injuries from which he died.
(Tuesday, February 10, 1874, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. James Anthony Froude
The wife of James Anthony Froude died in London on Saturday. (Tuesday,
February 17, 1874, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Eunice Herrington
We learn that Mrs. Eunice Herrington died at the residence of her son, Deroy
Herrington, on Pine Creek, on Saturday, the 7th instant. Mrs. Herrington
was in her 80th year but retained her faculties in a wonderful degree, and
appeared as well as usual until a few hours before her death.--She was an old
resident of the neighborhood, and was much respected and beloved by all who knew
her. (Tuesday, February 17, 1874, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
Hon. Ira D. Richards
The Honesdale Citizen of the 12th, speaking of Mr. Richards’s death says: We
learn with regret that the Hon. Ira D. Richards, Recorder of the Mayor’s Court
of Carbondale, died suddenly Monday afternoon from hemorrhage of the lungs.
He was attacked while on the bench, and was conveyed to his residence, where he
died in about two hours. He was a gentleman of unblemished character, and
fine legal attainments. (Tuesday, February 17, 1874, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Philip Church
Philip Church of Belvidere, Allegany county, NY, died in New York at the
residence of his sister a few days ago. He was 59 years of age. He
was one of the sons of Judge Church, one of the earliest settlers of the
south-western part of New York. He was unmarried. (Tuesday, February
17, 1874, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
George W. Blodgett, Esq.
George W. Blodgett, Esq., father-in-law of John R. Anderson, Esq., of this
place, at his residence in Le Roy, NY, Feb. 10, 1874, in his 80th year.
(Tuesday, February 17, 1874, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Neil McBride
Neil McBride, a miner, was murdered last Saturday evening, at Beaver Meadow,
Pa. It is supposed the murderer, Neil Paul, escaped. The victim
leaves a wife and four children. (Tuesday, February 24, 1874, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Thomas and Simon Sturtevant and Mary Buckley
Thomas and Simon Sturtevant and a maiden lady named Mary Buckley were found
murdered at their residence in Halifax, Mass., one day last week. No clue
to the murderers. (Tuesday, February 24, 1874, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Benjamin S. Mulford
At Mitchell’s Creek, Tioga county, Pa., Feb. 16th, after a short but painful
illness, Benjamin S. Mulford, aged 62 years. He was born at Lindley,
Steuben county, NY, but came to this county while very young. For more
than 40 years he has been a faithful and consistent member of the M. E. Church,
an affectionate husband and father, and an upright citizen of incorruptible
integrity and untarnished reputation. A good man has gone to his reward.
(Tuesday, February 24, 1874, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Perry
The Coudersport Journal of last week says, Nathaniel Perry, of Bingham, with
another man, was killed in the lumber woods of Jefferson county a few days ago.
The body of Mr. Perry was brought to his home in this county on Monday.
(Tuesday, February 24, 1874, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Hon. Constant Cook
Hon. Constant Cook, a leading citizen of Bath, died in that village last
Tuesday morning. His death could not have been unexpected by his friends,
for his illness had been a lingering one. In him Bath loses the last of
her citizens of the older class, who, beginning life in the obscurest poverty,
amassed great fortunes by the most patient industry and frugality backed by
unerring sagacity and business tact. The village is largely indebted to
Judge Cook for her chief architectural ornament--her beautiful Episcopal church,
one of the finest edifices of the kind to be found in Western New York; and if
his suggestions and liberal offers had been duly seconded by her citizens, the
place would to-day be in the enjoyment of a most efficient and beneficent
system, of waterworks. Bath has many wealthy residents.--she will be
fortunate if she hereafter finds among them those as able and as willing to
enhance her beauties and add to her conveniences as was Hon. Constant Cook.
(Tuesday, March 3, 1874, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Mary Moyer
In Liberty, Pa., Feb. 20, 1874, of dropsy, Mary, wife of Jacob Moyer, aged
89 years, 8 months and 1 day. (Tuesday, March 3, 1874, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Margaret Brewster
On Sunday evening, Feb. 22d, Margaret, daughter of C. E. and Ruth Brewster,
aged 1 year, 7 months and 22 days. (Tuesday, March 3, 1874, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Charles Shirley Brooks
Charles Shirley Brooks, the English novelist and dramatic author, is dead.
(Tuesday, March 3, 1874, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Hon. Henry Smith
Hon. Henry Smith, President of the New York City Board of Police, died last
week. (Tuesday, March 3, 1874, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
Abbey L. Merrian
Abbey L. Merrian, daughter of the publisher of Webster’s Dictionary, and a
resident of Springfield, Mass., committed suicide last Wednesday by jumping from
a 4th story window of the DeBrundage House, a water cure establishment in
Madison Avenue, New York, while laboring under a fit of temporary insanity.
(Tuesday, March 10, 1874, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Ex-President Millard Fillmore
Ex-President Millard Fillmore died at his residence in Buffalo at 11:10 pm
Sunday night. He was conscious up to the time of his death. At 8
o’clock, in reply to a question by his physician, he said that “the nourishment
was palatable.” These were his last words. His death was painless.
(Tuesday, March 10, 1874, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Ada M. Noyes
Ada M. Noyes, a New York actress, died in terrible agony on Thursday with
hydrophobia from a bite of her favorite poodle dog. (Tuesday, March 10,
1874, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Susan Clark
Suicide at Nelson.--A correspondent of the Elmira Gazette gives an account
of the suicide of a young girl, at Nelson, last week Monday evening. As
the night train on the Corning, Cowanesque & Antrim Road was passing west, when
a few rods above the depot a young girl by the name of Susan Clark deliberately
threw herself upon the track in front of the approaching engine. She was
discovered by the engineer, but not in time to avoid the fatal result. The
train passed over the unfortunate girl’s thigh in an oblique direction, horribly
mutilating and nearly severing them from her body. She was taken back to
the depot and lingered in agony until 2 o’clock the next morning when death put
an end to her suffering. She was conscious after the accident, and stated
that she had had some trouble with her mother and had resolved upon
self-destruction. She had hastened to the railroad, awaited the approach
of the train, thrown herself upon the track, and thus sought death as a refuge
from her real or imaginary woes. She was about 14 years of age, and was
apparently an intelligent girl. (Tuesday, March 10, 1874, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Charles Sumner
The death of Charles Sumner, which took place at Washington last Wednesday,
has caused profound sorrow throughout the Republic. He was one of the most
brilliant statesmen the country has ever produced, and his character was
unsullied by a breath of suspicion in an age when those most eminent in
political life hardly escape open charges of venality and corruption. His
conspicuous services and his not less conspicuous sufferings in the cause of
human liberty had endeared him to all lovers of freedom in every land and had
won the respect even of that section of our own country against whose “peculiar
institution” his strongest efforts had been directed. He has gone to the
grave in fact the victim of the assassin’s bludgeon; but he lived long enough to
see the “relic of barbarism” in behalf of which that bludgeon was used blotted
from the land by the tears and best blood of the whole nation. It is
hardly necessary to enter upon a detailed statement of the distinguished
Senator’s career, for the events of his life are familiar to all who have any
interest in the annual of the Republic during the last exciting and important
quarter of a century. His position among successful Americans was singular
insomuch as he was born to a competence and was the descendant of a long line of
scholars and men of gentle breeding. And he united in his own person all
the good qualities of such a race. He was a man of imposing and
symmetrical proportions and of princely grade, while he was a thorough and
persistent student. Very early in life he achieved local distinction as a
lawyer and scholar, and it is to be recorded to his credit that his assured
position in the conservative society of Boston in the early days of the
anti-slavery agitation did not render him insensible to the universal rights of
man, nor stifle his indignant condemnation of a wrong hedged about by law and
custom. But he attacked chattel slavery, not by placing himself outside
the Constitution as Garrison and the earlier Abolitionists did, but by taking
his stand upon the fundamental law and declaring slavery outside of that law.
“Freedom national, slavery sectional,” was from the first his motto, and under
this device he fought all his great battles for liberty, bringing the
profoundest legal research and the acutest reasoning to second the appeals of
the philanthropist.--His services to the country in thus fortifying the public
sentiment of the North by unanswerable arguments drawn from the history and the
laws of the land can hardly be overestimated. Mr. Sumner entered upon his public
career at a time and in a manner peculiarly fortunate for himself and for the
cause nearest his heart. He was elected to the Senate by a coalition of
Free-Soilers and Democrats in 1851. He took his seat, unfledged to any
party, just after the passage of the futile compromise measures of Fillmore’s
Administration, and he lost no time in defining his position by an eloquent
argument in favor of the repeal of the Fugitive Slave law. It was in this
speech that he argued that slavery existed in violation of the national
Constitution. From this time his speeches inspired much of the more
rational anti-slavery sentiment of the country. When the repeal of the
Missouri Compromise called the Republican party into existence, he became one of
the most trusted and most faithful champions of that party. And he became
still dearer to all anti-slavery men when, in 1856, the brutal assault in the
Senate chamber rendered forever in famous the name of Preston S. Brooks, and
crippled and finally quenched the brilliant faculties of the great advocate of
human liberty. It is unnecessary to dwell upon that scene or upon Mr.
Sumner’s subsequent career. The whole story is still fresh in the hearts
of his countrymen. In estimating Mr. Sumner’s position among statesmen it
must be admitted that his efforts were often more elevated than practical, and
it is an undoubted fact, that he succeeded in placing upon the statute book of
the country fewer laws than some men much his inferiors in learning and general
ability. His tendency to carry measures to extremes where few would follow
him was exhibited to the country in his management of the Civil Rights bill,
during the last Congress, and to the whole world in his position on the question
of England’s responsibility for consequential damages for the depredations of
the Alabama. As a legislator, too, his personal influence, was somewhat
impaired by a haughty and dictatorial temper and bearing toward his fellows and
by his unrestrained impatience at opposition. But in spite of these
defects he filled the important position of chairman of the committee on foreign
relations for 10 of the most critical years of our history, and discharged the
duties of the post not only with discretion but with conspicuous ability.
As an orator he was without a rival among Americans; but as a practical manager
of men he was excelled by more than one of his contemporaries. But
whatever his merits or defects, he has certainly achieved a name and a fame of
which Americans may well feel proud. And his great ability, his profound
learning, his untiring and successful labors for the advancement of the race,
and his unspotted public and private character have placed his name high on the
roll of the great men of the world. (Tuesday, March 17, 1874, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Christian Sharp
Christian Sharp, inventor of the Sharp’s rifle, died at his residence in
Vernon, Conn., on Wednesday night. (Tuesday, March 17, 1874, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. William Campbell
The Register says that Mr. William Campbell, who has been employed until
recently at the United States Hotel in Blossburg, died suddenly at Covington on
Tuesday afternoon last, by bleeding to death--having burst a blood-vessel in a
fit of coughing. (Tuesday, March 17, 1874, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. James Locke
Mr. James Locke, one of the oldest inhabitants of this village, died last
Saturday afternoon after a painful illness of many months’ duration. Mr.
Locke was born in Keene, NH, on the 18th day of May, 1790. He remained a
resident of his native State until after he had reached man’s estate and found a
young family growing up around him, when he left the home of his youth and came
to Wellsboro. This village was a mere hamlet when Mr. Locke came here,
there being but five frame buildings and a few log houses within the corporation
limits. And here he has resided ever since, witnessing the growth of the
place to its present goodly proportions. In his younger days Mr. Locke
learned the watch-maker’s and silver-plating trade, but finding that employment
injurious to his health he soon abandoned it. He was a live Yankee and a
born mechanic, and showed wonderful aptness in executing any work when offered.
At one time he was engaged in the manufacture of earthen-ware on the lot in
front of the present residence of Mr. William Bache. During the erection
of the Court House he made the doors for that building, and at the same time
fashioned and kept in order the stone cutters tools. He afterwards
established a gun shop, and for many years furnished the hunters of this region
with excellent weapons. He was himself a most successful weapons. He
was himself a most successful hunter and a faithful disciple of Isaac Walton
until old age and increasing infirmities incapacitated him for the hardy sports
of the forest and stream. He was ever a good citizen and a faithful friend, and
during his long and useful life enjoyed the confidence and good will of all his
neighbors. A striking evidence of the esteem in which he was held by the
older residents of this village was given on his last birthday and the 60th
anniversary of his wedding, when a number of them called at his modest residence
and presented the aged couple with a beautifully illustrated quarto Bible as a
token of respect. It was evident at that time that the old citizen could
not last much longer; and now the event which all anticipated has come, and he
has passed from his sufferings and infirmities to the land of immortal youth.
Peace to his ashes. Mr. Locke has left behind him an aged consort who for
more than 60 years has shared his good, and evil fortune, and eight
children--six daughters and two sons--remain to keep his memory green. The
funeral services will be held at the Presbyterian church this morning at 11
o’clock. (Tuesday, March 17, 1874, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Joe Brader
Joe Brader, the dirtiest man in Luzerne county, (according to the Plymouth
Index), died at his home in Union township, Luzerne county, a few days ago.
He left $5,000, mostly in hard cash to his friends, and his wardrobe, consisting
of a sheep skin suit and wooden shoes--and yet he was not, so to say, a proud
man. (Tuesday, March 17, 1874, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
Jacob Ort
Jacob Ort died in Bellefonte, aged 102. He “ort n’t” to have died
until after the nation’s centennial. (Tuesday, March 17, 1874, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
George Fordham
George Fordham, of Waverly, was killed by the cars at Elmira last Thursday.
(Tuesday, March 17, 1874, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
John Dunn
An Irishman, named John Dunn, a track-walker was run over and killed, on
Thursday last, a short distance below the village. The working train had
changed from one track to the other to be out of the way of a passing train,
which change Dunn had not noticed. He heard the train coming, but did not
suppose it was on the same track on which he was walking. He was killed
instantly, his head being severed from the trunk and his body otherwise
mutilated. He leaves a wife and six children--Addison Advertiser, March
11. (Tuesday, March 17, 1874, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co,
Pa.)
Mr. Thaddeus I. Mitchell
Mr. Thaddeus I. Mitchell, of Mitchell Creek, died last Wednesday evening of
typhoid pneumonia. Mr. Mitchell was a leading citizen of his neighborhood.
(Tuesday, March 24, 1874, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Son of E. Lattimer
A correspondent in Chatham informs us that a few days ago a little son of
Mr. E. Lattimer, of Chatham, ran backwards into a kettle of hot water, which sat
on the floor, and was so badly scalded that he lingered a few days in great
agony, when death put a period to his sufferings. (Tuesday, March 24,
1874, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. John Bates
In Canton, March 12th, 1874, of general debility, John Bates, aged 74 years.
(Tuesday, March 24, 1874, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Edith Doud [SRGP 13234]
In Sullivan, March 1st, 1874, of diphtheria, Edith, daughter of Lorenzo and
Ann Doud, aged 2 years, 2 months and 15 days. (Tuesday, March 24, 1874,
The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.) [Mainesburg Cemetery]
Miss Sadie Robbins [SRGP 82258]
In Sullivan, March 15, 1874, of diphtheria, Sadie, daughter of Levi and Ann
Robbins, aged 3 years and ? months. (Tuesday, March 24, 1874, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Ralph G. Rumsey [SRGP 06912]
In Mainesburg, March 4, 1874, of dropsy of the brain, Ralph G., little son
of Chas. M. and Matilda E. Rumsey, aged 1 year and 2 months. (Tuesday,
March 24, 1874, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.) [Mainesburg
Cemetery]
Charles S. Kron
Charles S. Kron was found murdered in a ravine in Hoboken last week, with
his head smashed and pockets rifled. (Tuesday, March 31, 1874, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Justus W. Acuff
Justus W. Acuff, of Montgomery county, Pa., an insane patient of
Kirkbridge’s Hospital, while in the yard with other patients a few days since,
wanted them to box with him. His companions all fell upon him and beat him
in a shocking manner, causing his death. (Tuesday, March 31, 1874, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
H. H. Kittaby
H. H. Kittaby, a prominent Canadian politician and government official, died
at Picton on Saturday. (Tuesday, March 31, 1874, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Hon. Harvey Myers
Col. W. L. Tyrrell, the correspondent of the Cincinnati Commercial, shot and
killed Hon. Harvey Myers, at Covington, Kentucky, on Saturday. Both were
very prominent men in Kentucky. The shooting was the result of a grudge of
long standing. (Tuesday, March 31, 1874, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Rev. Edward N. Kirk
Rev. Edward N. Kirk, who became so well known during his Albany pastorate of
the Congregational church, died of apoplexy, in Boston, on Friday last.
(Tuesday, March 31, 1874, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Ernst Muller
Ernst Muller blew his brains out last Wednesday at Hoboken because a young
lady refused to marry him. He had just arrived from Germany, and letters
of credit to a large amount were awaiting him. (Tuesday, March 31, 1874,
The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Aristides Bienvue
A duel was fought near Montgomery station, Miss., last Saturday, between
Aristides Bienvue and B. Phillips, with double-barrel shot guns loaded with a
single ball, at 40 paces. Bienvue was killed at the first fire, being shot
through the brain.--Phillips was not hurt. (Tuesday, April 7, 1874, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Joseph Campbell
Joseph Campbell, a prominent citizen of Burlington township, Bradford
county, died a few days ago of pleuro-pneumonia. (Tuesday, April 14, 1874,
The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Hon. A. S. Arnold
Hon. A. S. Arnold, one of the oldest and most prominent citizens of McKean
county, died at his home in Port Allegany on Wednesday, April 1st. His
loss is one that will be long felt throughout a large section of country.
(Tuesday, April 14, 1874, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Michael C. Maloney
Michael C. Maloney committed suicide in Elmira a few days ago by cutting his
throat with a razor. He was 55 years of age and leaves a wife and three
children to mourn his suicidal end. (Tuesday, April 14, 1874, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Henry Brogan
On Tuesday, March 31st, Henry Brogan, about 25 or 30 years of age, a native
of Ireland, was severely injured in No. 3 drift by a fall of coal and stone
falling on to him. His right foot and ankle were badly bruised, and his
left leg was also hurt. On the Saturday following his right foot was
amputated. Then, again, the limb was amputated a second time on
Monday.--He died on Tuesday at 6 o’clock pm. He was the sole support of
widowed mother, who lives in England. (Tuesday, April 14, 1874, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Alex. Muir
On the same day, and just about the time the people were congregated
together to the funeral of Mr. Brogan, a young man by the name of Alex. Muir, a
native of Scotland, was instantly killed in No. 2 drift by a quantity of coal,
about two tons’ weight, falling upon him. The deceased was about 17 years
of age, and had a mother residing in Scotland. (Tuesday, April 14, 1874,
The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Charles Smith
A colored man named Charles Smith was shot dead in “Puddlers Row,” at Elmira
recently, by another colored man named George Bowyer. It is difficult to
tell how the affair occurred. The deceased leaves a wife and one child.
(Tuesday, April 14, 1874, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Mary Gardner
Mrs. Mary Gardner, relict of the late Geo. Gardner of Big Flats, died
recently at the residence of her son-in-law, L. D. Hughson, of Savona. She
was 78 years of age and was well known among the pioneers of the Chemung valley.
(Tuesday, April 14, 1874, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Rev. J. H. Paddock
The little village of Nanticoke, near Wilkesbarre, in Luzerne county, Pa.,
was thrown into a considerable state of excitement on a recent Monday when it
was learned that Rev. J. H. Paddock, minister of the M. E. Church, had committed
suicide. Groups of curious persons and sympathizing friends discussed the
sad affair pro and con, and various were the surmises as to the real cause.
Mr. Paddock preached a sermon Sunday, and appeared in his usual health both as
to body and mind. An hour before his death, he took his last drive with
his wife, and on his arrival at his house deliberately shot himself with his
revolver, causing instant death. (Tuesday, April 14, 1874, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Anna Mott
In Mansfield, April 4, 1874, Mrs. Anna Mott, aged 73 years. (Tuesday,
April 14, 1874, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Julia Gaylord
At Canandaigua, NY, after a long and painful illness, Julia, wife of Sanford
E. Gaylord, of Blossburg, aged 37 years. (Tuesday, April 14, 1874, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Lucy Butts
At the residence of her son, O. L. Butts, near Farmington Hill, March 26,
1874, Mrs. Lucy Butts, in the 78th year of her age. (Tuesday, April 14,
1874, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
John Rowland
In Westfield, on Saturday, April 4th, 1874, John Rowland, aged 36 years.
(Tuesday, April 14, 1874, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Deacon Isaac Thompson
At his residence in Harrison, March 26th, 1874, Deacon Isaac Thompson, in
the 80th year of his age. (Tuesday, April 14, 1874, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Lena Robbins [SRGP 82259]
In Sullivan, March 24, 1874, of diphtheria, Lena, youngest daughter of Levi
and Mary Ann Robbins, aged 9 months. (Tuesday, April 14, 1874, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
William Buchanan
William Buchanan, for many years a resident of Chemung county, NY, and a
cousin of the last Democratic President, died at Elmira last Sunday in the 91st
year of his age. (Tuesday, April 21, 1874, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Freddie A. Baskwell
In Blossburg, April 13, 1874, Freddie A., only son of Rev. J. A. and Mrs. C.
S. Baskwell, aged 4 years and 9 months. (Tuesday, April 21, 1874, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Georgie Camp
In Lawrenceville, on the 4th instant, Georgie, son of George and Kate Camp,
aged 1 year, 3 months and 14 days. (Tuesday, April 21, 1874, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. C. Pickett
In Blossburg, April 11, 1874, Mrs. C. Pickett, daughter of John and Mary
Weiss, aged 16 years and 9 months. (Tuesday, April 21, 1874, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Joseph Sampson
At Copp Hollow, April 6th, 1874, Mr. Joseph Sampson, a well-known and
respected citizen. (Tuesday, April 21, 1874, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Nina Stratton
In Blossburg, April 11, 1874, of measles, Nina, daughter of Daniel H. and
Mary C. Stratton, aged 12 years. (Tuesday, April 21, 1874, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Henry Theis
April 3, 1874, at his residence in Germania, Pa., Henry Theis, aged 53
years. (Tuesday, April 21, 1874, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
Jasen Wadsworth
At the residence of Josiah Fink, in Sinnemahoning, March 17, Jasen
Wadsworth, aged 53 years. (Tuesday, April 21, 1874, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Hannah Williams
In Troy, Pa., April 4, 1873, of typhoid fever, Mrs. Hannah Williams, aged 74
years. (Tuesday, April 21, 1874, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
Mr. James McDonald
The Painted Post Times, of last week says: Mr. James McDonald, a
resident of the south-western part of our town died on Monday last. Within
the past three weeks, two of his sons have been buried, and four of his children
are now living very ill at his house, with scarlet fever. Mr. Greek, one
of his neighbors, buried a son yesterday, at the same time Mr. McDonald was
buried. (Tuesday, April 21, 1874, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
Col. Gamble
The Horseheads Free Press says: Col. Gamble, at one time famous as a
hotel keeper in this part of the State, died at Painted Post on the 2d inst.
In 1835 he kept the Clinton House, Bath; in 1849 the Eagle, Elmira; in 1845, the
American now the Metropolitan, at Auburn; and only last winter we found him
connected with the Jefferson House, Watkins. During the interval of years
in which we had lost sight of him, he had been to Canada and tried his hand,
none too successfully, we believe, in keeping hotel in the Queen’s domains,
where there is not much admiration for the “blarsted Yankees,” prevailing among
the people. (Tuesday, April 21, 1874, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Amma A. Bailey
In Frost Settlement, Covington township, April 14, 1874, Amma A., wife of
Conston Bailey, aged precisely 38 years. (Tuesday, April 21, 1874, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Professor John Phillips
Professor John Phillips, the English geologist, is dead. (Tuesday,
April 21, 1874, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Allen Leggett
Mrs. Allen Leggett of Cohocton, while engaged in her usual domestic duties,
died recently from heart disease. She was 53 years of age. (Tuesday,
April 28, 1873, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Male Doney
A little son of Seymour Doney, of Coganhouse township, aged about four
years, was instantly killed by the falling of a tree a few days ago. It
appears that Mr. Doney and another man were felling trees and had given his
little boy orders to go to the house, being a short distance from where they
were at work. The boy started but did not get far enough away, when the
tree, contrary to expectation, fell in the wrong direction and crushed him to
death. (Tuesday, April 28, 1873, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Amy Bailey
In Covington, April 14, 1874, in triumphant hope of eternal life, Mrs. Amy,
wife of Constant Bailey, aged 86(?) years. (Tuesday, April 28, 1874, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Male Cruttendon
In Morris Run, April 22, 1874, an infant son of Spencer W. and Isabella S.
Cruttendon, aged about 13 days. (Tuesday, April 28, 1874, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Flavius J. Shaw
In Richmond township, April 20, 1874, Flavius J. Shaw, aged 32 years, 4
months. (Tuesday, April 28, 1874, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
George G. Seeley
At his residence in Farmington, Pa., April 9th, 1874, of congestion of the
lungs, George G. Seeley, in the 60th year of his age. (Tuesday, April 28,
1874, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Wm. W. Welch [SRGP 02376]
In Farmington, February 28th, 1874, of bronchial consumption, Wm. W. Welch,
aged 44(?). (Tuesday, April 28, 1874, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.) [Wood Cemetery]
Jonas C. Heart
Jonas C. Heart, for five years Mayor of Troy, NY, and Speaker of the
Assembly in 1851, died in that city on Thursday, aged 81 years. (Tuesday,
May 5, 1874, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Edmund Morris
Edmund Morris, who for many years edited and published the Trenton Gazette,
and was the author of “Ten Acres Enough” and “How to get a Farm,” died at his
residence in Burlington, NJ, last week. (Tuesday, May 12, 1874, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Arsene N. Girault
The Navy Department is advised of the death of Arsene N. Girault, Professor
of Mathematics. He had been in the navy since 1845, and at the time of his
death was on the retired list. (Tuesday, May 12, 1874, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Gen. Wm. Hall
Gen. Wm. Hall, a veteran of 1812, and who commanded the troops that
suppressed the Astor Place riots, died in New York on Sunday week, aged 78.
(Tuesday, May 12, 1874, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
John Dodsworth
A lad named John Dodsworth, aged about 15 years, living with Otis L. Butts,
of Farmington, committed suicide a few days ago by hanging himself in the barn.
He is said to have been subject to fits of despondency. (Tuesday, May 12,
1874, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. James P. Taylor
Mr. James P. Taylor, a well-known citizen of Blossburg, died in that village
last Sunday. His death was not unexpected, as he had been in very poor
health for over a year past. Mr. Taylor had lived in Blossburg for 10 or
15 years, and during most of that time had held the office of Postmaster.
In this position he soon won the confidence and esteem of all his neighbors, and
become so popular that when, during the days of Johnson, he was removed from
that place because of his uncompromising Republicanism, a large majority of the
citizens of the borough of both parties joined in a petition for his
re-appointment. And from that time until the day of his death he held the
place by common consent. Mr. Taylor felt much interest in Masonry, in
which order he became a leading member in his locality. At the time of his
death he was about 60 years of age and a bachelor. His funeral is to be
attended this afternoon at 2 o’clock, at Blossburg. (Tuesday, May 12,
1874, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Clara M. Austin
In Charleston, Pa., April 30, 1874, Clara M., wife of James E. Austin, aged
29 years. (Tuesday, May 12, 1874, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
Walter G. Bartlett [SRGP 51866]
In Mainesburg, May 1, 1874, of diphtheria, Walter G., son of Albert
Bartlett, aged 3 years. (Tuesday, May 12, 1874, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Laverne Dewey [SRGP 05838]
In Mainesburg, April 27, 1874, Laverne, son of George and Helen Dewey, aged
8 years. (Tuesday, May 12, 1874, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
Glen Dewey [SRGP 06858]
In Mainesburg, May 3, 1874, Glen, son of George and Helen Dewey, aged four
years. (Tuesday, May 12, 1874, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
Leonard Miller [SRGP 07158]
In Sullivan, April 30, 1874, Leonard Miller, aged 71 years. (Tuesday,
May 12, 1874, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.) [State Road
Cemetery]
Maynard Eugene Kinsbury
In Charleston, Pa., May 4, 1874, Maynard Eugene, son of J. E. and R. M.
Kingsbury, of Hamilton, Mo., aged 8 months and 2 days. (Tuesday, May 12,
1874, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Clara G. Malloroy
On Friday, April 24, 1874, Clara G., daughter of James and Sarah Malloroy,
of Westfield, aged 8 months. (Tuesday, May 12, 1874, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Alice A. Page
In White Pigeon, Mich., Saturday evening, April 18, 1874, Mrs. Alice A.
Page, aged 24 years and eight months, wife of D. C. Page, attorney at law.
The deceased was the daughter of Simon H. Landis, and formerly resident of
Wellsboro, Pa. (Tuesday, May 12, 1874, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Admiral Franklin Buchanan
Admiral Franklin Buchanan, late of the Confederate navy, died on Tuesday in
Talbot county, Md., 74 years of age. (Tuesday, May 19, 1874, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. A. J. Spink
In Blossburg, May 8th, 1874, Mrs. A. J. Spink, aged 24 years.
(Tuesday, May 19, 1874, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Viola Putnam
In Blossburg, May 8th, 1874, Viola, daughter of V. A. and Mary Putnam, aged
about 6 years. (Tuesday, May 19, 1874, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. John Craig
In Westfield township, May 16, 1874, John Craig, aged 58 years, 10 months
and 24 days. (Tuesday, May 26, 1874, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Minnie Bartlett [SRGP 51868]
In Mainesburg, May 9th, 1874, of membraneous croup, Minnie, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Joseph Bartlett, aged about four years. (Tuesday, May 26, 1874,
The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)[Mainesburg Cemetery]
Miss Harriet L. Hubbard
In Richmond, April 30, 1874, of paralysis, Harriet L., eldest daughter of D.
W. Hubbard, in the 28th year of her age. (Tuesday, May 26, 1874, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Newell F. Horton
In Antrim, on the 16th inst., Newell F., oldest son of Thomas C. and
Mariette Horton, aged 24 years and 6 months. (Tuesday, May 26, 1874, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Julius L. Sherman
A Lancaster, Pa., dispatch says Julius L.(?) Sherman, a member of the
Legislature, was shot on Saturday week by Mrs. Wellmer and died at his residence
on Monday. (Tuesday, May 26, 1874, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. George Ellis and daughter
During a storm in Baltimore last Tuesday, the house of George Ellis was
blown down and himself and daughter killed. (Tuesday, May 26, 1874, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Hon. David B. Mellish
Sudden death at the Government Asylum for the Insane on Saturday followed
closely upon the terrible insanity which overtook Hon. David B. Mellish while
pursuing a successful career as a member of the present Congress. His
death will be announced with suitable resolutions in the House today, when
eulogies will be delivered. After the ceremonies five Members will
accompany the remains to the residence of his father in Auburn, Mass., where
they will be interred. (Tuesday, May 26, 1874, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Edward Dollard
A brutal murder has been discovered in the Massachusetts State Almshouse.
On the 13th of March, Edward Dollard, an aged cripple, was so mutilated by
Daniel Leary, the steward, as to cause his death. No investigation was
made at the time by the superintendent, and the facts were unknown till revealed
last week by another inmate who witnessed the ill treatment, and who has since
been released from the institution. Leary has been suspended, and will
probably be prosecuted. (Tuesday, May 26, 1874, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Rear Admiral Shubrick
Rear Admiral Shubrick died at Washington last Wednesday. (Tuesday, May
26, 1874, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
John P. Thomson
John P.(or F) Thomson, President of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company; died
in Philadelphia on Wednesday after a protracted illness. (Tuesday, May 26,
1874, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Alva Doolittle
Alva Doolittle, at one time a resident of Tioga, died at Orilla, Canada, on
the 6th of last month. (Tuesday, May 26, 1874, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Gen. Robert Fleming
Gen. Robert Fleming died at his residence in Williamsport on Saturday week.
He was the senior member of the Lycoming county bar, was a member of the
Constitutional Convention of 1837-8 and finally a member of the State Senate.
(Tuesday, June 9, 1874, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
James G. Clark
The death of James G. Clark, who achieved some prominence as a writer of
poetry and a singer, is announced. It occurred at Deposit on Monday, the
first of June. One of his poems, “The Evergreen Mountains of Life,” is one
of the most musical of productions, and will live long in the memory of those
who love melody. (Tuesday, June 9, 1874, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Harriet Kelley
In Cherry Flats, Pa., May 20th, 1874, Harriet, wife of Sylvester Kelley,
aged 55 years, 8 months and 23 days. (Tuesday, June 9, 1874, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Ann Parsons
In Elmira, on the 4th of June, 1874, Mrs. Ann Parsons, widow of the late
Rev. James Parsons, of Canton, Pa., aged 80 years. (Tuesday, June 9, 1874,
The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Job Willcox
In Delmar, on Sunday, May 31st, 1874, Mr. Job Willcox, aged 67 years.
(Tuesday, June 9, 1874, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Jennie Town
In Blossburg, May 5, 1874, Jennie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Town, aged
12(or 14) years. (Tuesday, June 9, 1874, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Sarah Wells Ripley
At Lambs Creek, May 28th, 1874, Sarah Wells, wife of Wm. B. Ripley.
(Tuesday, June 9, 1874, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Lloyd B. Husted
Lloyd B. Husted, a son of Mr. James B. Husted, of Blossburg was killed by
accident on the Pittsburgh, Washington & Baltimore Railroad last Tuesday
morning. The deceased was employed as an engineer on that road and was
respected as a trustworthy and competent railroad man. His remains were
brought to Blossburg for interment. (Tuesday, June 16, 1874, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Nettie Dewey [SRGP 06372]
Nettie, daughter of George and Helen Dewey, aged six years, died in this
place on the 10th instant of diphtheria. This is the 3rd child that family
has lost in the last seven weeks by the same disease. Mainesburg, June 11,
1874. (Tuesday, June 16, 1874, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. T. H. Arnold
This stem was crowded out last week. On Friday, June 5th, Mrs. T. H.
Arnold, of Sylvania, Bradford county, purchased some strychnine, chloroform and
morphine from a druggist in Troy. She shortly afterward went to the house
of Mr. Newell, where she locked herself into a room. As soon as the
circumstances became known the door was burst open, when she was found in an
unconscious state from the effects of the drugs which she had taken.
Physicians were called in and did all they could to save her life, but she died
about 3 o’clock in the afternoon. She has been more or less deranged for
some time past. She was very highly respected by those who knew her.
(Tuesday, June 16, 1874, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Sarah M. Ripley
At Lamb’s Creek, Thursday, May 28(?), Sarah M. Ripley, wife of William
Ripley, aged 36 years, 5 months and 9 days. (Tuesday, June 16, 1874, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Jean Francis Landnot
Jean Francis Landnot, Archbishop of Rheims, is dead. (Tuesday, June
16, 1874, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
William Cory
William Cory, a wealthy builder of New York city, shot through the head at
Fort Hamilton on Monday week. Despondency and nervous prostration are
supposed to have led to the suicide. (Tuesday, June 16, 1874, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Horatio N. Wild
Horatio N. Wild, ex-Councilman and a famous candy manufacturer of New York
city, died Thursday night. (Tuesday, June 16, 1874, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Louis Francis
Louis Francis, a veteran soldier of Brooklyn, NY, who had his leg shot off
and received 14 bayonet wounds during the civil war, died suddenly at his supper
table on Saturday night, after his return from decorating his comrades’ graves.
(Tuesday, June 16, 1874, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Wilson
Mrs. Wilson, wife of the Rector of Christ church, Corning, died last
Thursday evening. The remains were taken to Lodi for interment.
(Tuesday, June 23, 1874, The Wellsboro County Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co,
Pa.)
Miss Lottie B. Pritchard
In Charleston, April 29, 1874, Lottie B., daughter of Walter B. and Mary I.
Pritchard, aged 2 years and 20 days. (Tuesday, June 23, 1874, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Jules Janin
Jules Janin, the author, died in Paris last Friday. (Tuesday, June 23,
1874, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Alfred Schieffelin
On Monday, the 15th instant, an accident occurred in Charleston township
resulting in the sudden death of Alfred, a son of Mr. Alfred Schieffelin, aged
about 11 years. The boy had been riding a young horse to plow out
potatoes. When the job was completed young Schieffelin’s companion
unhitched the plow from the whiffletree, allowing the latter implement to strike
against the heels of the horse. The animal was frightened, and started
forward, running against a tree against which the boy struck. He was
thrown from the horse’s back to the ground striking upon his head. The
unfortunate lad was at once picked up and taken to the house, but he lived only
about an hour after the accident. Alfred was an only son, and his sudden
and violent death is peculiarly afflicting to his family. (Tuesday, June
23, 1874, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
John M. Calkins
In Painted Post, NY, June 17th, 1874, John M. Calkins, aged 42 years.
(Tuesday, June 23, 1874, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Nettie Dewey [SRGP 06372]
In Mainesburg, June 10, 1874, of diphtheria, Nettie, daughter of George J.
Dewey, aged 5 years. This is the 3rd child these bereaved parents have
lost by this dread disease, within a short time. (Tuesday, June 23, 1874,
The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
John D. Scott and family
The house of John D. Scott, Queen county, Ky., was burned last week Sunday.
The family were all asleep, and the youngest daughter of Scott, when aroused,
jumped from a second story window and escaped.--Another daughter aroused the
family, and all got out of the house except this daughter and a 16 year old son
of Wm. Parker. After Scott found his daughter was still inside the burning
building, he went back into the flames and was never seen again. Later in
the day a few bones were found as all that remained of the three persons.
(Tuesday, June 30, 1874, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
William McCormick
William McCormick, a butcher of New York city, died from hydrophobiaon
Thursday. (Tuesday, June 30, 1874, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Howard Staunton
Howard Staunton, the well known English chess player and Shakespearian
editor, died in London, Friday, aged 64 years. (Tuesday, June 30, 1874,
The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Silas McPherson
A man named Silas McPherson was killed at Baden, Beaver county, Pa., by the
falling of a scaffold at a barn raising. Eleven others were seriously
injured. (Tuesday, June 30, 1874, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
Edward Kauffer
Edward Kauffer, the poet, died at Leipsie, April 13th. (Tuesday, June
30, 1874, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
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