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1880- Wellsboro Agitator - Obituaries
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Mr. Andrew McIntosh, of Covington township, died very suddenly at the house of Mr. Henry Welch, at Blossburg, recently. (Tuesday, January 6, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Wm. J. Mann
The Express says that on Friday, the 26th ultimo, at about two o’clock in
the afternoon, while Mr. Wm. J. Mann, of Tioga township, was engaged in sawing
wood, he was stricken with paralysis, from which he fell to the earth
insensible. When discovered by his wife, perhaps half an hour afterward,
the ground under him was found to be thawed, thereby showing that he had been
prostrated some time. He lingered along in an unconscious condition until
Sunday morning, when he died. The funeral took place on Tuesday and his
remains were interred in the cemetery near the Mill creek school-house.
(Tuesday, January 6, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Florence A. Warren
At her residence in Chatham, December 28, 1879, Florence A., wife of Mr. J.
C. Warren, and daughter of Rev. D. A. Pope, aged 18 years, 3 months and 11 days.
Thus young a person, endeared to many by real worth and an excellent spirit,
passed from earth to the spirit land. (Tuesday, January 13, 1880, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Michael Wynn
In Union, January 3, 1880, Mr. Michael Wynn, aged 84 years. (Tuesday,
January 13, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Orwell Cleveland
Orwell Cleveland, an old resident of Covington township, died on the 9th
instant. (Tuesday, January 20, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
William Simmons
We understand Mr. William Simmons, a valuable citizen of Brookfield, died
last Sunday. His illness is mentioned by our Brookfield correspondent.
(Tuesday, January 20, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
SHAW - Mrs. Polly Cleveland [SRGP 09086]
The Advertiser says Mrs. Polly Cleveland, widow of the late Elisha
Cleveland, died in Richmond township on the 7th instant, in the 78th year of her
age. She was one of the pioneers of this county, and for the last few
years of her life drew a pension from the Government, as the widow of a
revolutionary soldier. (Tuesday, January 20, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.) [State Road Cemetery]
Miss Eva May Campbell
At Lawrenceville, January 5, 1880, of diphtheria, Eva May, daughter of I. A.
Campbell, in her 11th year. (Tuesday, January 20, 1880, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Ann Evans
At Blossburg, January 8(?), 1880, Ann, widow of Mr. Jenkin Evans, deceased,
aged 67 years. (Tuesday, January 20, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Jesse M. Keeney
At Ryland, Ky., January 2, 1880, Jesse M. Keeney, in the 50th year of his
age. He was the son of Elias Keeney, formerly of Keeneyville, Tioga
county, Pa. (Tuesday, January 20, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Christopher Ludwig Lawrence
Christopher Ludwig Lawrence, who died in Williamsport recently, was a man
with a record. He was a soldier under Napoleon, and was captured in Wilne
while on his expedition to Moscow. There he joined the Prussians, and
fought with them at Leipsie and at Waterloo. He came to this country in
1836, and had lived in Williamsport for 42 years. (Tuesday, January 20,
1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Daniel Searles
Daniel Searles, a negro, was hanged at Owego, NY, last Wednesday, for
murder. It was the first execution in Tioga county. (Tuesday,
January 27, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. George W. Butler
A correspondent of the Register says Mr. George W. Butler, a ? at Morris
Run, fell dead while at work on the East Mine chute last Tuesday morning.
Heart disease is supposed to have caused his death. Mr. Butler moved from
Cannon to Morris Run in November, 1878, and had been in poor health several
months. He had a wife and three small children. (Tuesday, January
27, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Farny Faulkner
In Richmond, December 31, 1879, Miss Farny Faulkner, in the 63rd year of her
age. (Tuesday, January 27, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Salvina Gillette
In Tioga township, January 13, 1880, Mr. Salvina Gillette, aged 79 years.
(Tuesday, January 27, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Elmer A. Goodall [SRGP 82620]
At Louisville, Ky., January 13, 1880, Elmer A. Goodall, formerly of Canoe
Camp, in the 33rd year of his age. (Tuesday, January 27, 1880, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Dolly Ide [SRGP 75788] Own surname not known]
In Mansfield, January 18, 1880, of cancer, Mrs. Dolly Ide, in the 66th year
of her age. (Tuesday, January 27, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.) [Prospect Cemetery]
Miss Annie Starkey
At Niles Valley, Pa., January 19, 1880, of diphtheria, Annie, daughter of
John and Caroline Starkey, aged 9 years and 2 months. (Tuesday, January
27, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Ettie Trowbridge
In Jackson, January 19, 1880, of diphtheria, Ettie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Henry Trowbridge, aged 10(or 19) years and 4 months. (Tuesday, January 27,
1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
George Peck
George Peck, a negro, grossly insulted Miss Ida Hayes at Bealesville, Md.,
Saturday night the 10th instant, when he was arrested and put in jail. On
Sunday morning he was taken out and hanged by a crowd of citizens.
(Tuesday, January 27, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Captain W. G. Wilkinson
Captain W. G. Wilkinson, leader of the Band at the National Soldiers’ Home
at Milwaukee, some time during Sunday night the 11th instant, shot and killed
his wife and then killed himself. Domestic trouble is supposed to have
caused the tragedy. (Tuesday, January 27, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Elias Gebhardt
Elias Gebhardt, 16 years of age, a clerk in a hardware store at Syracuse,
NY, was accidentally shot and instantly killed by a customer to whom he was
selling a pistol, one day last week. (Tuesday, February 3, 1880, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Commodore Homer C. Blake
Commodore Homer C. Blake died in New York a few days ago. (Tuesday,
February 3, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Jules Favre
Jules Favre, the eminent French statesman, died a few days ago at the age of
71 years. (Tuesday, February 3, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Hon. Adolph E. Borie
Hon. Adolph E. Borie, ex-Secretary of the Navy, died at his residence in
Philadelphia last Thursday. (Tuesday, February 10, 1880, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Wilson S. Bliss
The old residents of this county will regret to learn of the death of Mr.
Wilson S. Bliss, which occurred at Center Point, Iowa, on the 20th of January.
Mr. Bliss was for many years a resident of this borough, and in 1855 moved to
Center Point where he has ever since resided. He was 67 years of age.
(Tuesday, February 10, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Frank T. Dickinson
The Advocate says Mr. Frank T. Dickinson, formerly of Mitchell’s Creek, was
drowned at Grand Rapids, Mich., on the 12th of January, his 27th birthday.
He had an attack of typhoid pneumonia while at work in a lumber camp near
Farwell, and was sent to the hospital at Grand Rapids. During his delirium
he eluded his attendant, and escaping from the building jumped into a mill-race
and was drowned before he could be rescued. The remains were brought home
for interment in the cemetery at Tioga. (Tuesday, February 10, 1880, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Charles Root
In Middlebury, February 2, 1880, of diphtheria, Charles Root, aged about 14
years. (Tuesday, February 10, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. George Westbrook
Mr. George Westbrook, one of the old residents of Middlebury died recently.
(Tuesday, February 17, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Female Hewitt
A little daughter of Mr. Isaac Hewitt, of Morris Run, was so severely
scalded a few days ago that she died. (Tuesday, February 24, 1880, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. George March
Mr. George March, formerly of Middlebury and recently of this borough, died
at the residence of his son Charles March, in this borough, last Saturday.
The funeral will take place this morning at 11 o’clock, in Middlebury.
(Tuesday, February 24, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Charles M. Beecher, Jr.
Charles M. Beecher, Jr., employed as a compositor on the Elmira Gazette, and
son of Charles M. Beecher, night editor of the Advertiser, committed suicide
last week Monday night by hanging himself in his father’s barn. He was
nearly 25 years old, and disappointment in love is supposed to have been the
cause of his self-destruction. (Tuesday, February 24, 1880, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Samuel Stratton Walker [SRGP 51622]
Mr. Samuel Stratton Walker, one of the old residents of Covington township,
died at the residence of Mr. L. R. Walker, at Frost Settlement, on the 12th
instant. The deceased was born in New Hampshire in 1801. When
Stratton, as he was called, was 12 years old his father moved his family of 12
children into the woods in Covington township, settling on the farm now owned by
Charles Howland. At that time the county was pretty much a wilderness, and
the settlers were forced to go either to Williamsport or Painted Post to mill,
carrying their grists on a pack-horse. About the year 1827 Stratton and
his brother Lewis settled in Frost Settlement on the farms now owned by L. R.
and Milton Walker. Of the large family of children who came to Covington
in 1813 but four are now living--Asahel Walker, now a resident of Illinois,
James W. Walker, of Blossburg, Lydia, wife of Everett Bloss, of Covington, and
Cynthia, wife of Moses Wheeler, living in Illinois. Stratton Walker, was
afflicted with a slight lameness all his adult life, but he was nevertheless a
very ambitious and effective worker. He was never married. (Tuesday,
February 24, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Chas. C. Bailey
At Covington, January 10, 1880, Chas. C., son of Constant and Sarah Bailey,
in the 4th year of his age. (Tuesday, February 24, 1880, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Lucy A. Bailey
At Covington, January 23, 1880, Lucy A., youngest daughter of Constant and
Amy Bailey, in the 8th year of her age. (Tuesday, February 24, 1880, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Orrin Eames
At Covington, February 9, 1880, Mr. Orrin Eames, aged 74 years and 10
months. (Tuesday, February 24, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
William E. Guernsey
In Chicago, February 16, 1880, William E. Guernsey, aged 27 years.
(Tuesday, February 24, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Male Hickey
At Mitchell’s Creek, February 12, 1880, the infant son of Michael Hickey.
(Tuesday, February 24, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Dinah Kelsey
At Keeneyville, January 27, 1880, Mrs. Dinah Kelsey, widow of the late
Daniel Kelsey, of Wellsboro, in her 89th year. (Tuesday, February 24,
1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Ray Nash
In Blossburg, February 12, 1880, Ray, youngest son of A. J. and Ella Nash,
aged about 4 years. (Tuesday, February 24, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Mary Pomeroy
Mrs. Mary Pomeroy, formerly of Lawrenceville and Nelson, died at Evans,
Colorado, a few weeks ago, at the advanced age of 81 years. She was the
step mother of the notorious “Brick” Pomeroy. (Tuesday, March 2, 1880, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Joseph Wilber
Mr. Joseph Wilber, an old resident of Union township, died at his residence
last week. He was one of the early settlers in this part of the county.
(Tuesday, March 2, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. G. Ardway
At Canoe Camp, February 12, 1880, Mr. G. Ardway, aged 48 years.
(Tuesday, March 2, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Blanche Dryburgh
At Arnot, February 12, 1880, Blanche, daughter of John H. and Rosina
Dryburgh, aged 6 months. (Tuesday, March 2, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Louisa Franklin
In Covington, Pa., January 16, 1880, Mrs. Louisa Franklin, widow of the late
Erastus Franklin, aged 70 years and 3 months. (Tuesday, March 2, 1880, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Leone Moody
In Mansfield, February 19, 1880, Leone, only daughter of B. Moody, M. D.,
aged 11 months. (Tuesday, March 2, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Zephariah Platt
In Hudson, Wisconsin, February 22, 1880, of apoplexy, Mr. Zephariah Platt,
aged 43 years. (Tuesday, March 2, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Dexter Robbins [SRGP 06531]
In Sullivan, February 17, 1880, of consumption, Mr. Dexter Robbins, aged 70
years. (Tuesday, March 2, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Mary Chapman
Mrs. Mary Chapman, formerly a well-known actress, died last week at San
Francisco, aged 77 years. (Tuesday, March 9, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
William Maxwell Wood
Surgeon General William Maxwell Wood, U. S. N., died last week at his
residence, Owing’s Mills, Baltimore county, in the 72nd year of his age.
(Tuesday, March 9, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Henry Pepper
Henry Pepper, the law partner of Senator Bayard, was found dead in bed, at
Wilmington, last Wednesday morning. It is believed that he died from
apoplexy during the night. (Tuesday, March 9, 1880, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Gilbert S. Seacord
Mr. Gilbert S. Seacord, a well-known citizen of Westfield, died a few days
ago at the age of 66 years. He was born in New York city, and went to
Westfield in 1852 to engage in the tannery business. (Tuesday, March 9,
1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Maud Jefferson
Miss Maud Jefferson, a Bradford milliner, committed suicide recently in that
place, leaving a note for “Charlie,” saying that she was innocent.
“Charlie” has not been found. (Tuesday, March 9, 1880, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Daniel Pearson
Daniel Pearson, an old resident of Mead township, Crawford county, and
probably the oldest citizen in that part of the State, died suddenly , a few
days ago, aged 104 years. (Tuesday, March 9, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
John Cline Latimer
At Wellsboro, March 6, 1880, John Cline, son of E. H. Latimer, aged 8
months. (Tuesday, March 9, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Arlette Leonard
At Mansfield, March 2, 1880, of pneumonia, Mrs. Arlette Leonard, in the 42d
year of her age. (Tuesday, March 9, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. William Ordway
In Covington township, February 19, 1880, Mr. William Ordway, in the 88th
year of his age. (Tuesday, March 9, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.) [Whittaker-Jaquish Cemetery]
Mr. John Parker
In Tioga township, February 26, 1880, Mr. John Parker, aged about 65 years.
(Tuesday, March 9, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Dexter Robbins [SRGP 06531]
At his residence in Sullivan, February 17, 1880, Mr. Dexter Robbins in the
71st year of his age. Mr. Robbins was one of the early settlers of this
township, having located here with his father at the age of 14. His life,
though long, has been full of usefulness. As a citizen he has always
enjoyed the respect of his fellow townsmen, as a Christian he has been loved and
trusted by his brethren. (Tuesday, March 9, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.) [Ames Hill Cemetery]
Mr. John Sawyer
In Farmington, February 26, 1880, Mr. John Sawyer, aged 77 years.
(Tuesday, March 9, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Benjamin Labar
Mr. Benjamin Labar, of Westfield, fell dead while sitting in his chair a few
days ago. He had been ailing for a few days, but not trouble of a serious
character was apprehended. He was in his 52nd year. (Tuesday, March
16, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Henry White
Henry White, a prominent lumberman at Williamsport, died last week Sunday.
He was the Democratic candidate for Representative in Congress from this
district in 1876. (Tuesday, March 23, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Rev. Abijah Sherwood [SRGP 38481]
Rev. Abijah Sherwood, an aged and respected citizen of Richmond township,
died last week Monday evening. His wife is very low with pneumonia, and
her recovery is considered doubtful. Mr. Sherwood was the brother of Hon.
Daniel L. Sherwood of Northumberland county. (Tuesday, March 23, 1880, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.) [Prospect Cemetery]
Mrs. Curry Beach
The funeral of Mrs. Curry Beach, of Chatham, took place to-day at the
church. Rev. Mr. Mills, of Knoxville, preached an excellent sermon, taking
for his text the second verse of the third chapter of I. John. If Mr.
Mills lives he will make his mark as a preacher. (Tuesday, March 23, 1880,
The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Gracie Abels
In Farmington, March 10, 1880, Gracie, youngest daughter of James and Alvira
Abels, aged 1 year and 11 months. (Tuesday, March 23, 1880, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Mary Whiting Bull
At Bath, NY, Monday evening, March 15, 1880, of disease of the heart, Mary
Whiting, eldest daughter of Col. William H. Bull, aged 49 years. (Tuesday,
March 23, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Abram Plank
In Union, Pa., March 3, 1880, Mr. Abram Plank, aged 88 years.
(Tuesday, March 23, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. William Price
In Farmington, March 12, 1880, of ovarian tumor, Mrs. William Price, aged 49
years. (Tuesday, March 23, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
Charles E. Taylor
Charles E. Taylor, city editor of the Philadelphia Times, committed suicide
a few days ago. (Tuesday, March 30, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Nancy Temple
Mrs. Nancy Temple, widow of the late Dr. Temple, formerly of Knoxville in
this county, and a half-sister of the late S. X. Billings, died very suddenly
last Thursday, at about 5 o’clock in the afternoon, at her residence in Elmira.
(Tuesday, March 30, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Mary E. Leonard Beach
In Chatham, Pa., March 16, 1880, Mary E. Leonard, wife of Curry E. Beach,
aged 38 years. (Tuesday, March 30, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Eliza P. Catlin
In Big Grove township, Benton county, Iowa, March 19, 1880, of consumption,
Eliza P., wife of James E. Catlin and daughter of Samuel Mills, of Round Top,
Tioga county, Pa., aged 35 years, 6 months and 11 days. (Tuesday, March
30, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Nona Phelps
In Liberty, Pa., March 13, 1880, Nona, daughter of Warren and Jennie Phelps,
aged 9 years, 2 months and 24 days. (Tuesday, March 30, 1880, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Hannah Frost Sears
At Wellsboro, March 14, 1880, Mrs. Hannah Frost Sears, in her 74th year.
(Tuesday, March 30, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Mary E. Wickham
At Tioga, March 23, 1880, after a lingering illness, Mary E., wife of Joseph
P. Wickham, Jr., aged 35 years. (Tuesday, March 30, 1880, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Ephraim Smith
The Journal says Mr. Ephraim Smith, of Lycoming county, was recently killed
near Black’s creek, in this county, by a log rolling over him. (Tuesday,
April 6, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. David Everett
Mr. David Everett, a well-known and highly-respected resident of Jackson
township, died of brain fever last Wednesday, in his 47th year. He was the
son of the late William Everett, a pioneer in that township, and leaves a widow
and three children. (Tuesday, April 6, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Mary Caldwell
Mrs. David Caldwell, of Elmira, died in that city last week Sunday.
She was an old resident of this county, being a younger sister of Mr. Ellis M.
Bodine, of this borough. Her maiden name was Mary A. Bodine. Her
remains were taken to Covington for burial. (Tuesday, April 6, 1880, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Emeline Baker Peters
At Mainesburg, March 9, 1880, Emeline Baker, wife of Stephen Peters, aged 47
years. (Tuesday, April 6, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
Mr. J. Milliken
Mr. J. Milliken, father of B. F. Milliken, the well-known restaurateur, died
at his residence in this borough last Sunday. His remains were taken to
Elmira to-day for interment. (Tuesday, April 13, 1880, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Henry C. Ackley
Mr. Henry C. Ackley, a prominent citizen of Westfield township, died
suddenly at his residence between Sabinsville and Westfield about three o’clock
last Friday morning. We understand that Mr. Ackley’s health had not been
good of late; but that he went to bed Thursday night apparently as well as for
some time past. About midnight he was found to be in a dangerous
condition, and a physician was at once sent for; but notwithstanding his efforts
Mr. Ackley died in about three hours, as already stated. The funeral
services were held Sunday, and were very largely attended. (Tuesday, April
13, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Esther Jane Frost
In Charleston, Sunday, April 11, 1880, Esther Jane, daughter of Mrs. Adaline
Frost, aged 12 years and 2 days. (Tuesday, April 13, 1880, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
C. G. Paul
In Wellsboro, April 8, 1880, C. G. Paul, aged 65 years. (Tuesday,
April 13, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Stephen F. Richards
In Covington, April 2, 1880, Stephen F., son of Mr. S. F. Richards, in the
70th year of his age. (Tuesday, April 13, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Tryfosy Reynolds
At Canoe Camp, Pa., April 4, 1880, Mrs. Tryfosy Reynolds, wife of C. D.
Reynolds, of dropsy of the heart, aged 32 years, 8 months and 4 days.
(Tuesday, April 13, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Louie Shields
At Blossburg, April 3, 1880, Louie, infant son of William and Kate Shields,
aged 2 months. (Tuesday, April 13, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Asahel Ward
At Woodhull, NY, March 30, 1880, of scarlet fever and dropsy, Asahel, son of
Leonard and Elizabeth Ward, aged 12 years, 1 month and 5 days. (Tuesday,
April 13, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Susie E. Wheeler
In Delmar, Pa., March 29, 1880, Miss Susie E. Wheeler, aged 23 years, 8
months and 15 days. (Tuesday, April 13, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Enoch Mosslander
Enoch Mosslander was burned to death--it is supposed by masked burglars--in
West Virginia a few days ago. (Tuesday, April 20, 1880, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Robert Fortune
Robert Fortune, the English author and botanist, who in 1857 was employed by
the United States Patent Office to collect in China the seeds of the ten-shrub
and other plants, is dead, at the age of 67. (Tuesday, April 20, 1880, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Baby Wilbur
A little babe of Mr. Henry Wilbur, of Union township, was so badly scalded
recently by pulling a teapot of hot tea off the stove that death ensued.
(Tuesday, April 20, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Jeptha Batterson
In Tioga, April 5, 1880, Jeptha Batterson, aged about 90 years.
(Tuesday, April 20, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Nellie May Fishler
In Delmar, April 6, 1880, of diphtheria, Nellie May, daughter of Joseph and
Cornelia Fishler, aged 10 years, 10 months and 1 day. (Tuesday, April 20,
1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Julie Eva Fishler
In Delmar, April 11, 1880, of diphtheria, Julia Eva, daughter of Joseph and
Cornelia Fishler, aged 7 years, 9 months and 2 days. (Tuesday, April 20,
1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. D. S. Mackey
In Liberty, April 6, 1880, Mr. D. S. Mackey, aged 67 years. (Tuesday,
April 20, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Mary Jane McLean
At Hammond, Pa., April 17, 1880, Mary Jane, wife of A. A McLean, after a
protracted illness, aged 59 years, 6 months and 22 days. Mrs. McLean was
the second of a family of 12 children, 10 of whom survive her; and was the
mother of 13 children, eight of whom survive. A patient, devoted and
loving wife and mother has gone to her rest. To those who knew her best,
her memory will be green and tender through all the years that are to come.
(Tuesday, April 20, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Joseph Milliken
At Wellsboro, April 18(?), 1880, Mr. Joseph Milliken, aged 53 years.
(Tuesday, April 20, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Emeline Backer Peters [SRGP 09755]
At Mainesburg, March 9, 1880, Emeline Backer, wife of Stephen Peters, aged
47 years. Mrs. Peters made a public profession of her faith in Christ, was
baptized by Elder M. Rockwell, and united with the Baptist Church at Roseville,
December 5th, 1852. She has ever been a consistent and devoted Christian,
loved and respected by all who knew her. She leaves a husband and son who
sincerely mourn her loss, as also do the large circle of relatives and friends;
but we know that our loss is her eternal gain. “May we also be ready.”
(Tuesday, April 20, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Malvina M. Taylor
At Stony Fork, Pa., April 11, 1880, of consumption, Malvina M., wife of
Edward Taylor, aged 33 years, 5 months and 3 days. (Tuesday, April 20,
1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. A. B. Tanner
At Westfield, April 12, 1880, Mr. A. B. Tanner, in the 69th year of his age.
(Tuesday, April 20, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Charles M. Short
At Academy Corners, March 30, 1880, of scarlet fever, Charles M., son of
Caleb and Dolly Short, aged 13 years and 3 months. (Tuesday, April 20,
1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Mattie Wells
Miss Mattie Wells, of Petersburg, Va., was burned to death last Friday by
the explosion of a kerosene lamp. (Tuesday, April 27, 1880, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Osman A. Pratt
Mr. Osman A. Pratt, of Mansfield, and formerly of Covington, died very
suddenly at the former place on the 16th instant, at the age of 39 years.
He enlisted in Company D, 11th Pa. Volunteers, August 6th, 1861, and was
honorably discharged November 20th, 1862, on account of disability caused by a
wound received at Antietam. His remains were buried with military honors
by the General Mansfield Post of the G. A. R., of which organization he was a
member. (Tuesday, April 27, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Hebe Magee Ellsworth
The Elmira Free Press says Mrs. Hebe Magee Ellsworth, sister of Gen. George
J. Magee, of Watkins, and wife of Gen. S. S. Ellsworth of Penn Yan, died in
Paris, France, on Friday afternoon, the 16th instant, at 4 o’clock. She
had been afflicted for some time with an obstinate disease that even the highest
physicians of Europe were unable to control. She leaves two children, both
boys, to mourn the loss of a mother. Her death is a great blow to her
family and especially to her brother, Gen. G. J. Magee, leaving him the sole
survivor of the family of the late Hon. John Magee. It is expected that
the body will arrive in this country in a few days, when the funeral services
will be observed. (Tuesday, April 27, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Elmina Harkness
At Cherry Flats, April 16, 1880, Mrs. Elmina Harkness, mother of Mrs. N. A.
Elliott and of Mrs. Oliver Elliott, of Mansfield, aged 60 years. (Tuesday,
April 27, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Luther Kies
At East Charleston, April 16, 1880, Mrs. Luther Kies, aged 81 years and 6
months. The sermon was preached by Rev. DeW. T. Van Doren. (Tuesday,
April 27, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Ettie Moore
In Jackson, April 12, 1880, Ettie, youngest daughter of Charles O. and
Jennie E. Moore, aged 2 years, 3 months and 25 days. (Tuesday, April 27,
1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Charles M. Short
At Academy Corners, March 30, 1880, of scarlet fever, Charles M., son of
Caleb and Dolly Short, aged 13 years and 3 months. (Tuesday, April 27,
1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Arthur Verrill
At Franklin, Delaware county, NY, April 22, 1880, Arthur, infant son of
Prof. C. H. and Emma Verrill. (Tuesday, April 27, 1880, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Ann D. Walbridge
In Delmar, at the residence of her son William, Mrs. Ann D. Walbridge,
relict of the late Lyman Walbridge, aged 64 years, 7 months and 7 days.
Mrs. Walbridge with her husband and family, came from Somerset NJ, in 1836, and
settled in Delmar, where she has since resided. Her life has been such as
to command the highest esteem and love of all who knew her. In 1842 she
was baptized into the Christian faith, uniting with the Baptist Church.
During these 38 years she has led a faithful Christian life, has taken a lively
interest in all the affairs of the Church and has been a liberal contributor to
its influences. She has had a long experience in this world, and has gone
to her better home “in full age, like as a shock of corn cometh in his season.”
(Tuesday, April 27, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Seth S. Rumsey [SRGP 05634
Mr. Seth S. Rumsey, an old resident of Mainesburg, died a few days ago.
(Tuesday, May 4, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
[Mainesburg Cemetery]
Claude Steele
In Delmar, April 29, 1880, from accidental scalding, Claude M., son of John
and Alice Steele, aged 1 year and 8 days. Last Wednesday afternoon about
five o’clock, a terrible accident occurred at the residence of Mr. John Steele,
about two miles from this village, on the hill road to Stony Fork, resulting in
the death of Mr. Steele’s little son Claude, a child but a few days over a year
old. The little fellow was playing about the kitchen, and when near the
stove he stumbled and fell. In his fall he threw out his hand and pulled
over a teakettle of hot water that stood on the stove-hearth. The poor
child was completely drenched with the boiling water, and when his clothes were
removed a good share of the skin came off with them. Dr. W. W. Webb was at
once sent for, and everything possible was done to help the little sufferer; but
after the poor babe had lingered in agony through the night, death came to his
relief at six o’clock Thursday morning. (Tuesday, May 4, 1880, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Rylinda Reynolds
In Tioga, April 23, 1880, Mrs. Rylinda Reynolds, aged 97 years, 8 months and
22(or 23) days. (Tuesday, May 4, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Sophia B. Ross
At Cedar Falls, Iowa, April 22, 1880, Sophia B., wife of Edward W. Ross,
formerly a resident of Mansfield, Pa. (Tuesday, May 4, 1880, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Smith Harkness
A few nights ago a man named Smith Harkness, together with two horses and
two cows, was burned to death in the barn of Mr. Nicholas Voorhees, near Troy,
Bradford county. (Tuesday, May 4, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Gustave Flaubert
Gustave Flaubert, the French novelist, is dead at the age of 59(or 50).
(Tuesday, May 18, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
George Brown
George Brown, editor of the Toronto Globe, died a few days ago.
(Tuesday, May 18, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Edwin Hoyt
Edwin Hoyt was hanged in the jail yard at Bridgeport, Conn., Thursday
morning, for the murder of his father on June 30, 1878. (Tuesday, May 18,
1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Sanford E. Church
Sanford E. Church, Chief Justice of the Court of Appeals of the State of New
York, died suddenly of apoplexy, at his home in Albion, last Friday afternoon.
(Tuesday, May 18, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Male Allen
The Canton Sentinel says a son of Mr. William Allen, of Union township, died
very suddenly a few days ago. After supper he laid down on the sofa, and
was supposed to be asleep, but when it came time to go to bed he was found to be
dead. He was but eight years old. (Tuesday, May 18, 1880, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Daniel Bronson [SRGP 01886]
Last week Sunday, the body of Mr. Daniel Bronson, an old resident of
Richmond township, was found in the woods about three miles from Mansfield and a
short distance from the residence of his son, E. Bronson, with whom he lived.
About a week before, the old man left his son’s house, saying that he was going
to a neighbors, residing several miles away. It was afterward learned that
he had not reached the neighbor’s, and a search was made and his body was found.
It was evident he had hanged himself to a sapling, but the rope had broken and
the body was lying on the ground. The old man was about 80 years old.
No reason is known for his suicide. (Tuesday, May 18, 1880, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.) [Prospect Cemetery]
Mr. Benjamin Cure
At Knoxville, May 7, 1880, Mr. Benjamin Cure, aged 85 years. (Tuesday,
May 18, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Agnes Muir
At Fall Brook, May 4, 1880, Agnes, wife of Mr. Robert Muir, aged 44 years.
(Tuesday, May 18, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Julia P. Schoonover
In Deerfield, May 6, Julia P., wife of Mr. George Schoonover, aged 49 years.
(Tuesday, May 18, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Hallie Young
At the residence of Harvey Young, Sunday, May 9, 1880, Hallie Young, aged 1
year, 11 months and 5 days. (Tuesday, May 18, 1880, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Thomas Davison
Mr. Thomas Davison, a well-known shoemaker of Bath, NY, was found dead
sitting in a chair in his shop on the morning of the 13th. (Tuesday, May
25, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Female Driscoll
A two-years old daughter of Mr. Cornelius Driscoll, of Tuscarora, NY, was
burned to death a few days ago while playing near a burning brush-heap.
(Tuesday, May 25, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Isaac Baker
A few days ago Mr. Isaac Baker, of Coudersport, Potter county, lost his life
by a shocking accident. He was aiding to handle some lumber or slabs in
Dr. Ellison’s saw-mill, when the circular saw caught a slab, drew him upon it,
and literally cut him through. He died instantly. He was about 50
years old, and leaves a family. (Tuesday, May 25, 1880, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Sir John Goss
Sir John Goss, the organist and composer of sacred music, is dead.
(Tuesday, May 25, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Samuel R. Glen
Samuel R. Glen, an editor of the New York Herald, died a few days ago.
He had been connected with the paper 35 years. (Tuesday, May 25, 1880, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Gertrude Braughton
At Mansfield, Gertrude, infant daughter of Richard and Alma Braughton, aged
5 months. (Tuesday, May 25, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
Mrs. C. P. Douglass
At Sabinsville, Pa., May 17, 1880, Mrs. C. P. Douglass, aged 60(or 69)
years. (Tuesday, May 25, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Polly Graves
At Covington, Pa., May 9, 1880, after a lingering illness, Mrs. Polly
Graves, aged 82 years, 1 month and 8 days. (Tuesday, May 25, 1880, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Roseann Huyler
At Westfield, May 14, 1880, Roseann Huyler, aged 55 years. (Tuesday,
May 25, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Frederick Kimball
At Mitchell’s Creek, May 4, 1880, Frederick, son of D. C. and Lorinda
Kimball, in the 8th year of his age. (Tuesday, May 25, 1880, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Nellie J. Ritter
In Gaines, May 20, 1880, of diphtheria, Nellie J., daughter of J. W. and
Sallie Ritter, aged 5 years, 9 months and 21 days. (Tuesday, May 25, 1880,
The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Elizabeth Williams
At Blossburg, May 16, 1880, Elizabeth, wife of William H. Williams, aged 38
years. (Tuesday, May 25, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Christine Youders
At Blossburg, May 18, 1880, Mrs. Christine Youders, aged 25 years and 11
months. (Tuesday, May 25, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Ellen Shea
Mrs. Ellen Shea died at the Lancaster county hospital last week Sunday
evening aged 104. She came from Ireland at the age of 30. (Tuesday,
June 1, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Captain Ebbs
Captain Ebbs, a dwarf, 39 inches in height, died recently in Pittsburgh,
where he was engaged as a comedian. He was 43 years of age, and the cause
of his death was drinking. (Tuesday, June 1, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Herman Sterling
Herman Sterling, 15 years old, son of a wealthy farmer living in Brooklyn
township, Susquehanna county, committed suicide a few evenings ago by shooting
himself. No cause can be imagined. (Tuesday, June 1, 1880, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
William Elmer Deming
At Wellsboro, June 6, 1880, William Elmer Deming, aged 22 years and 8
months. (Tuesday, June 8, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
Miss Anna Hazlette
In Middlebury, May 27, 1880, of diphtheria, Anna, only daughter of D. A. and
Susanna Hazlette, aged 6 years and 5 months. (Tuesday, June 8, 1880, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Robert W. Balfour
At Wellsboro, June 18, 1880, Robert W., son of George W. and Julia Balfour,
aged 6 years, 3(or 8) months, 22 days. (Tuesday, June 15, 1880, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Benjamin Jones
At Blossburg, June 7, 1880, Benjamin Jones, aged 80 years. (Tuesday,
June 15, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. G. H. Watts
Mr. G. H. Watts, formerly a resident of Tioga, and more recently of
Knoxville, while painting the Court house in Coudersport last Tuesday, fell from
a ladder to the ground, a distance of 45 feet, and received injuries from which
he died in less than an hour. (Tuesday, July 6, 1880, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Lillie Carr
In Tioga, June 2-, 1880, Lillie Carr, aged 15(?) years. (Tuesday, July
6, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Charles L. Herrington
In Delmar, Friday, June 23, 1880, of brain fever, Charles L. Herrington,
aged 25 years. (Tuesday, July 6, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Elvina Burris
In Jackson, July 16, 1880, of diphtheria, Elvina, daughter of William
Burris, aged 12 years and 6 months. (Tuesday, July 27, 1880, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Male Burris
In Jackson, July 18, 1880, of diphtheria, a little son of William Burris,
aged 6 years. (Tuesday, July 27, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Eliza Dibble
At Antrim, July 18, 1880, Eliza, wife of James H. Dibble, aged 27 years.
(Tuesday, July 27, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Anna May Dickinson
In Middlebury, June 21, 1880, of scarlet fever, Anna May, daughter of George
W. and Almira Dickinson, aged 9 years, 3 months and 2 days. (Tuesday, July
27, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss May Hazen
In Jackson, July 18, 1880, of diphtheria, May, daughter of W. J. Hazen, aged
6 years. (Tuesday, July 27, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
Miss Clara Hazelett
In Tioga, July 21, 1880, of diphtheria, Clara, youngest daughter of George
W. Hazelett, aged 4 years. (Tuesday, July 27, 1880, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Male Shutter
In Tioga township, July 19, 1880, of diphtheria, a son of John Shutter, aged
13(?) years. (Tuesday, July 27, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Sarah Tongue
In Jackson, July 17, 1880, of diphtheria, Sarah, wife of George Tongue, aged
18 years. (Tuesday, July 27, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Clara Bell Wetherbee
In Charleston, February ?, 1880, of dropsy of the brain, Clara Bell, only
daughter of Otis L. and Lena Wetherbee, aged 7 months and 20 days.
(Tuesday, July 27, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Lena Wetherbee
In Charleston, Pa., July 20, 1880, of consumption, Lena, wife of Otis L.
Wetherbee, aged 26(?) years, 6 months and 27 days. (Tuesday, July 27,
1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Ella Daggett
Last Friday forenoon, Ella, wife of Mr. Seth O. Daggett, of the Willcox
House, in this borough, died after an illness of about eight weeks. Mrs.
Daggett’s maiden name was Ella Boynton. She was born at Reading, Schuyler
county, NY, on the 22d of December, 1861. Her father moved to Millerton in
this county when she was about four years of age. She was married June 9,
1878. Mr. and Mrs. Daggett moved to this borough one year ago last June,
when he assumed the control of the Willcox House. Mrs. Daggett was a woman
possessed of many excellent traits of character and she was loved and respected
by her circle of acquaintances. She leaves two children. The funeral
was held on Sunday afternoon at two o’clock, Rev. Dr. Shaw, of the Presbyterian
Church, conducting the service. (Tuesday, August 3, 1880, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Henrietta Barber
In Tioga township, July 23(?), 1880, of consumption, Henrietta Barber, aged
about 23 years. (Tuesday, August 17, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Fanny Howell and Mr. K. Edward Parkhurst
A terrible tragedy took place at the Nichols House, at Bath, Steuben county,
NY, last Saturday afternoon. Mr. K. Edward Parkhurst, a young lawyer who
had recently been graduated from Hamilton College, shot and killed Miss Fanny
Howell, eldest daughter of Mr. James F. Howell, an old merchant of Bath and a
highly respectable citizen. We condense the facts of the case from our
Elmira and Rochester exchanges. For many years a very warm attachment had
existed between young Parkhurst, who was but a little more than 23 years of age,
and Miss Fanny Howell, who was one year his senior. Three or four years
ago, on an excursion to Penn Yan with a number of young people from Bath, they
absented themselves from the party for a few minutes and were secretly married,
but returned with their friends, and for several days the fact of their marriage
was not suspected by any one. The truth became known, however, and it is
said that by an amicable agreement a decree was obtained from the courts setting
aside the marriage. After this, to all appearances, all social intercourse
between them stopped--they not even recognizing each other on the street, but
since the tragedy it transpires that they have for several years been in the
habit of meeting secretly, and but a few weeks ago, it is also said, they were
again clandestinely married at Rochester. On Saturday afternoon last,
young Parkhurst was preparing to leave Bath and take up his residence at
Minneapolis, Minnesota, and as late at 3 o’clock on that day was arranging for a
ticket preparatory to taking his departure at seven o’clock in the evening.
A letter from Parkhurst to Miss Howell found upon her person after the tragedy,
and addressed to her at Hammondsport, where she had been visiting for several
days, asked her to meet him before he started for the West at the Nichols House,
and designated room No. 1 for the interview, a little chamber remote from the
public rooms. Miss Howell arrived in Bath from Hammondsport at 3 o’clock on
Saturday afternoon and after going home returned immediately to the hotel, and
seeing Parkhurst standing near the entrance, turned and looked him full in the
face, and then went into the hotel. She was seen by one of the
chambermaids shortly after to go alone to room No. 1 and shut the door.
Parkhurst immediately followed her, entered the room and the door was then shut
and locked. It is not definitely known whether they met in the parlor
before going to the room or not. But just before the tragedy Parkhurst
procured the pistol with which the shooting was done, and it is not known
whether he went out and got the pistol after the interview commenced and before
either went to room No. 1 or whether he procured it before meeting her. At
all events the pistol was purchased a few minutes before the fearful tragedy
occurred. The chambermaid heard the shots soon after they entered the
room. She tried the door and finding it locked got a stepladder and looked
over the transom and saw their bodies as they were afterward found. An alarm was
given, the door was broken open and Miss Howell was found lying on a lounge in
the room as if asleep. Her head was resting in an easy and natural position on
her right hand, and her left hand which held a handkerchief, rested upon her
side. Her eyes were closed, there was a smile upon her face, and it was
evident that not a muscle moved after the fatal shot was fired. The muzzle
of the pistol was evidently placed very close to, if not entirely within her
ear. The body of Parkhurst lay by the side of the lounge in a pool of
blood with his brains oozing from a pistol shot wound in the eye, the ball
having passed through his head. In his pocket was found the following
note. Rather than live separate we die together. If we have done
wrong, may God have mercy on our souls. This seems to furnish a key to the
whole fearful affair. They had been married and were so strongly attached
to each other that the opposition to their living together had driven both to
desperation. They have written letters daily to each other even when both
were at home and during the few days Miss Howell was at Hammondsport.
Parkhurst went there frequently. There had been no disagreement between
them and they had told their friends they should marry and live together as soon
as Parkhurst was established in business.--The second secret marriage, before
referred to was not known to more than half a dozen persons in Bath. The
truth seems to be that they preferred death to the long separation which would
follow Parkhurst’s departure to the West. It is believed that the act was
contemplated until about the time it took place. Young Parkhurst was a finely
educated young man and possessed a brilliant intellect, giving promise of good
success as a lawyer. Miss Howell was also highly accomplished, a sweet
singer amicable in her character and greatly beloved by all who knew her. It is
stated that young Parkhurst, who used the deadly pistol was more or less under
the influence of liquor when the murder and suicide were committed. Viewed
from any standpoint it is the most terribly terminated romance in the history of
Bath. Coroner Goff compounded a jury at a late hour Saturday evening and
after viewing the remains adjourned the inquest until 11 o’clock Monday morning
and granted permission to the relatives to remove the bodies. The body of
Miss Howell was taken to the home of her father on Steuben street and that of
young Parkhurst to the house of Dr. Kasson(?), a distant relative of the family.
On searching the body of Miss Howell a letter was found in the handwriting of
Parkhurst requesting, an interview at the Nichols House on Saturday afternoon.
On Parkhurst’s body was found two letters, one addressed to his uncle R.(?) F.
Parkhurst and the other to his grandmother, residing at Lawrenceville, Pa.
The letters were not opened but will of course be read at the inquest. On
young Parkhurst’s body was also found a scrap of paper on which was written.
If we cannot live together we can die together, and only God forgive us.
The body of Parkhurst was to be taken to Lawrenceville, Pa., for interment and
the funeral of Miss Howell will take place in Bath at 3 o’clock, this (Tuesday)
afternoon. The mother of the unfortunate girl was in Elmira at the time of
the tragedy. (Tuesday, August 17, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Ira Brewster
In Charleston, Pa., August 22(?), 1880, Ira A., son of Arthur and Hattie
Brewster, aged 4 months and 1 day. (Tuesday, August 17, 1880, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Hubbard R. Carpenter
In Charleston, July 21, 1880, Hubbard R. Carpenter, aged 81 years.
(Tuesday, August 17, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. DeWitt Morgan
In Sullivan, August 10, 1880, of consumption, Mr. DeWitt Morgan, aged 63
years. (Tuesday, August 17, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Amelia Tillinghast
In Jackson, August 6, 1880, Amelia, wife of Mr. William Tillinghast, aged 41
years, ? Months, and 28 days. (Tuesday, August 17, 1880, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Martha Wilcox
In Jackson, August 8, 1880, of diphtheria, Martha, daughter of G. W. and
Cynthia Wilcox, aged 11 years, 8(or 3) months and 18 days. (Tuesday,
August 17, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Elizabeth A. Compton
Mrs. Elizabeth A. Compton, of Methuen, NJ, aged 89 years, committed suicide
by drowning on the 11th instant. (Tuesday, August 24, 1880, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Dudley Field
Dudley Field, only son of David Dudley Field, died suddenly, the 10th
instant of heart disease. He was 46 years old. (Tuesday, August 24,
1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
James E. Peters
At Osceola, August 19, 1880, Mrs. Eliza Peters, mother of James E. Peters,
of Farmington, aged 80 years. (Tuesday, August 24, 1880, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Nathan L. Redfield
At Elkland, Wednesday, August 11, 1880, Nathan L. Redfield, aged 19 years, 5
months and 7 days. (Tuesday, August 24, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Sophia Tremain
At Westfield, August 10, 1880, Mrs. Sophia Tremain, aged 93(or 98) years, 11
months and 16 days. She left 4 children, 33 grandchildren and 35
great-grandchildren. (Tuesday, August 24, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Nancy Jane Wilcox
At Stony Fork, August 20, 1880, of tumor, Nancy Jane, wife of Mr. B. C.
Wilcox, aged 54 years, 7 months and 23 days. (Tuesday, August 24, 1880,
The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. J. F. Twitchell
In Shippen, August 25, 1880, Mrs. J. F. Twitchell, aged 41 years.
(Tuesday, August 31, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Elizabeth Harvey
In Charleston, August 6, 1880, Mrs. Elizabeth Harvey, aged 48(?) years.
(Tuesday, August 31, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Elijah Dunn
In Wellsboro, August 28, 1880, Elijah Dunn, aged 50(?) years.
(Tuesday, August 31, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Ethel M. Edwards
At Mitchell’s Creek, August 20, 1880, Ethel M., daughter of Mr. William
C.(or O.) Edwards, of Larned, Kansas, aged 1 year and 10(?) months.
(Tuesday, August 31, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Philena R. Washburn
At Tioga, August 23, 1880, at the house of her daughter, Mrs. G. W.
Hathaway, Mrs. Philena R. Washburn, aged 80 years and 12 days. (Tuesday,
August 31, 1880, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
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