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1885- Wellsboro Agitator - Obituaries
William Vetootski
Last Tuesday morning, a lad named William Vetootski, 16 years of age, was
almost instantly killed at Hoyt Brothers’ tannery at Blossburg. The
Register says that the boy loosened the brake on a bark car which had been
partly unloaded, for the purpose of moving it on the grade so that the pieces
could be picked up. He stood on the ground in front of the car and let off
the brake, and it is supposed he walked backward, intending to tighten the brake
for the purpose of stopping it when it had been moved far enough, not noticing
his proximity to the car behind him, when he was caught between the bumpers of
the two. His injury seemed to be about the breast, about where the bumpers
would reach him. When found he was lying outside the track. Whether
he had sufficient strength to crawl there after being jammed, or whether the
springing apart of the cars threw him there is not known, as no one saw the
accident. He was not dead when found, and was immediately removed to his
home in one of the tannery houses, where he died in a few minutes and before a
physician arrived. He was a steady, sober boy and was esteemed by all who
knew him. (Tuesday, August 4, 1885, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Mary A. Toles
Mrs. Charles Toles, of this borough, died at Grand Forks, Dakota, on
Saturday, the 1st instant. She was born in the Cowanesque valley, in 1823.
Her maiden name was Mary A. King. About 43 years ago she was married to
Mr. Toles. They lived upon the farm where Mrs. Toles was born until 1871,
when they moved to this borough. About two months ago Mrs. Toles went to
Dakota to visit her daughter, Mrs. Barker, taking her granddaughter, Miss Bessie
Barker, with her. Bessie was soon taken seriously ill, and Mrs. Toles’s
untiring watchfulness and constant care during what proved to be the fatal
sickness of her granddaughter and the shock caused by her death brought on
severe nervous prostration, together with an attack of heart disease, which soon
terminated her life. The news of her death was received here with profound
sorrow. From early youth Mrs. Toles had been an active Christian--cheerful
in disposition, gentle in manner, unobtrusive in her deeds of charity and
faithful in her devotion to the sick and afflicted. Her daily life was
that of an earnest and devout Christian. She leaves a devoted husband and
three daughters to mourn her loss. Her remains were buried temporarily at
Grand Forks, and in the fall, together with those of her granddaughter, they
will be brought here for final interment. (Tuesday, August 11, 1885, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Frank B. Granger
Near Barnesville, Clay county, Minn., July 28, 1885, of inflammation of the
bowels, Mr. Frank B. Granger, aged about 37 years. (Tuesday, August 11,
1885, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Rhoda Jennings
Near Westfield, Pa., April 14, 1885, Rhoda, wife of Rev. S. W. Jennings.
(Tuesday, August 11, 1885, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Susan H. Casbeer
At Osceola, Pa., July 23, 1885, Mrs. Susan H. Casbeer, aged 68 years and 4
months. (Tuesday, August 18, 1885, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Alfred Mowrey
At Nelson, Pa., July 28, 1885, Mr. Alfred Mowrey, aged 23 years.
(Tuesday, August 18, 1885, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Susan Kelts
Mrs. Susan Kelts, aged 88 years, was found dead in bed last Wednesday at her
home, about a mile west of Knoxville. (Tuesday, August 25, 1885, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Thomas J. Jelliff
Last Friday afternoon during the violent thunder-storm, Mr. Thomas J.
Jelliff, the station agent, and Mr. Barney Whittaker were standing upon the
depot platform at Canoe Camp under the telegraph wire. There was a
blinding flash, and Mr. Jelliff fell forward dead. The boards of the
platform under his feet were considerably splintered. The body was taken
to his home across the track. Not a mark of the electric fluid was to be
found upon the body, but the neck was somewhat bruised by the fall. Mr.
Whittaker, who was standing within two feet of Mr. Jelliff, was not affected by
the shock in the least. Mr. Jelliff leaves a wife and two daughters.
He was a man about 45 years old. He had been station agent 17 years and
was well liked by all who knew him. We understand he held an accident
insurance policy for $2,000. (Tuesday, August 25, 1885, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Eliza J. Stratton
Mrs. Eliza J. Stratton, a notice of whose death will be found in another
column, was formerly a resident of this borough. She was born in Duchess
county, NY, in January, 1800. She came to Wellsboro in 1885 and remained
in the county until about four years ago. While here she was a member of
St. Paul’s Church. She leaves many warm and true friends. (Tuesday,
September 1, 1885, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. William Miller and wife
During a thunder-storm a few days ago, William Miller, whose farm lies near
Lindley’s Mills, Washington county, was sitting on the porch, in company with
his wife, when a blinding flash of lightning struck the house and killed the
couple instantly. Miller was a well to do farmer and a respected citizen.
(Tuesday, September 8, 1885, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Eva J. Gaddis
We regret to learn of the death of Miss Eva J. Gaddis, which occurred at
Jamestown, NY, on the 28th ultimo, after a lingering illness. Her disease
was consumption. Miss Gaddis was a teacher in the public schools of this
borough from the fall of 1874 to the spring of 1876. She was 30 years of
age at the time of her death. (Tuesday, September 8, 1885, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
M. Godard
The death is reported from France of M. Godard, the famous aeronaut.
(Tuesday, September 15, 1885, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Emory A. Storrs
Emory A. Storrs, the leading advocate of the West, died at Ottawa, IL, last
Saturday morning of paralysis of the heart. He resided in Chicago.
(Tuesday, September 15, 1885, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Albert D. Swan
Albert D. Swan, a wealthy citizen of Lawrence, Mass., was shot dead a few
days ago by Henry R. Goodwin. Business difficulties led to the murder.
(Tuesday, September 15, 1885, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
George W. Clinton
Judge George W. Clinton, Vice-Chancellor of the New York State Board of
Regents, was found dead in a cemetery at Albany last week Monday afternoon.
He was 78 years old and a son of DeWitt Clinton, who built the Erie Canal and
was Governor of New York. His death is attributed to apoplexy.
(Tuesday, September 15, 1885, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Clark Macovey
Last Thursday Mr. Clark Macovey was instantly killed while engaged in
handling logs near the Reformatory at Elmira. He was prying the logs,
preparatory to loading, when one of them slipped, and the heavy iron crowbar
struck Macovey on the back of the head, crushing his skull. (Tuesday,
September 15, 1885, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Abram Newman
Mr. Abram Newman, a Williamsport clothing merchant, hung himself in his
store on Monday night of last week. He left some writing in different
places about the store in Hebrew and English, stating that he blamed his wife
for the act. He was 46 years of age, and he leaves several children.
It is stated that he was jealous of his wife. (Tuesday, September 15,
1885, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. John Becraft
In Deerfield, Pa., August 27, 1885, of consumption, Mrs. John Becraft.
(Tuesday, September 15, 1885, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
William E. Bonham
At Hornellsville, NY, September 8, 1885, William E. Bonham, in the 58th year
of his age. (Tuesday, September 15, 1885, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
William Douglas Farwell
At New York city, August 30, 1885, William Douglas Farwell, aged 58 years.
(Tuesday, September 15, 1885, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Dorr Gilbert
In Westfield, Pa., September 6, 1885, Dorr, only child of Mr. E. D. Gilbert.
(Tuesday, September 15, 1885, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Isabella Henderson
At Ogdensburg, Pa., September 8, 1885, Mrs. Isabella Henderson, aged 76
years. (Tuesday, September 15, 1885, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Joseph Beaume
Joseph Beaume, the French painter, is dead. (Tuesday, September 22,
1885, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Frederick Kiel
The death of Frederick Kiel, the well-known composer of church music is
announced from Berlin. (Tuesday, September 22, 1885, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
William Augustus Guy
William Augustus Guy, the eminent English physician and author of a number
of medical works, is dead. (Tuesday, September 22, 1885, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Polly Davenport
Mrs. Polly Davenport, relict of the late Colonel L. Davenport, died at the
residence of her daughter, Mrs. O. P. Babcock in Elkland a few days ago.
Mrs. Davenport settled in Chatham township nearly 50 years ago. (Tuesday,
September 22, 1885, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Christopher Colvin
Mr. Christopher Colvin, of Woodhull, died a few days ago, aged 84 years.
He was an old resident. (Tuesday, September 22, 1885, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
I. Everett
Rev. I. Everett, died at his residence in Westfield last week Monday, at the
age of 62 years. He had been a Methodist preacher for 28 years, and had
finally settled at Westfield for a permanent home. He was widely known and
much respected. The funeral was held in the Methodist church at Westfield
on Wednesday, and the remains were taken to East Troupsburgh for burial.
(Tuesday, September 29, 1885, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. John Wortendyke
Mr. John Wortendyke, of this borough, died very suddenly last Saturday
afternoon after an illness of only two days. Mr. Wortendyke was for a
number of years a wagon-maker at Mansfield. He afterward moved to this
borough where he engaged in the same business until incapacitated from work by
an injury to his right hand, from which he suffered for six or eight years.
Mr. Wortendyke was in his 59th year. The funeral was held at his late
residence yesterday afternoon. (Tuesday, September 29, 1885, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Ella Morris Booth
At Chicago, IL, August 12, 1885, Ellen Morris, wife of Hon. Henry Booth, and
daughter of the late Samuel W. and Anna Morris, formerly of Wellsboro, aged 62
years. (Tuesday, September 29, 1885, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Anna M. Davis
At Tioga, Pa., September 12, 1885, at the home of her father, Mr. John J.
Davis, Miss Anna M. Davis, of remittent fever, aged 10 years. Miss Davis
was held in high esteem by a large circle of friends and acquaintances for her
rare virtues and accomplishments, and her untimely death has cast a shadow over
the entire community. The bereaved family have the hearty condolence of
the entire community. (Tuesday, September 29, 1885, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. William Eberenz
In Delmar, Pa., September 23, 1885, Mrs. William Eberenz, aged 25(?) years.
(Tuesday, September 29, 1885, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
George Wilkes
George Wilkes, founder of Wilkes’s Sprit of the Times, died a few days ago,
of Bright’s disease, in New York. (Tuesday, October 6, 1885, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Hannah Seely
Mrs. Hannah Seely, of Jackson died a few days ago at the age of 79 years.
(Tuesday, October 6, 1885, 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, October 6, 1885, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Cornelius Walford
Cornelius Walford, the distinguished English author and publisher, is dead.
(Tuesday, October 13, 1885, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
John H. Glover
Sir John H. Glover, formerly Governor of Newfoundland, died at London a few
days ago. (Tuesday, October 13, 1885, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
G. A. Cooke
Lieutenant G. A. Cooke, of the revenue cutter Corwin, died a few days ago at
Martinez, California. He was married the day before. (Tuesday,
October 13, 1885, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Allie Seagers
Mrs. James Seagers of Westfield, died suddenly last week Monday morning at
the age of 19 years. Her maiden name was Allie Guile. About a year
ago she was married to Mr. Seagers and about three weeks ago a son was born to
them. Both mother and son were enjoying excellent health to all
appearances, but last week Monday as Mrs. Seagers was seated at the breakfast
table, she suddenly expired without a moment’s warning and without uttering a
word. (Tuesday, October 13, 1885, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Sarah A. Orton
Mrs. Sarah A. Orton, of Hammondsport, NY, was drowned in Lake Keuka a few
days ago. It is said that she went down to the dock before daylight to
drown a cat, and fell in the water, which was ten feet deep. The Coroner
investigated the matter and found the facts as above stated. (Tuesday,
October 20, 1885, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. David Stevens
Last week Monday, Mr. David Stevens, of Sylvania, was killed in a singular
manner at Holmes’s Mills, near Fall Brook. About half past seven o’clock
in the evening, when it was very dark Mr. Stevens was driving a team and a
lumber wagon under a trestle. His head struck a beam in the trestle work
and he was crushed up on the high seat of the wagon, his back being broken.
He lived a few hours after the accident. A man who was riding up on the
same seat was thrown out of the seat backwards without serious injury. Mr.
Stevens was about 35 years of age and he leaves a wife. The remains were
taken to Sylvania for interment. (Tuesday, October 20, 1885, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Charles Leland
Charles Leland, the well-known hotel-keeper, died last week Monday in New
York city. (Tuesday, October 27, 1885, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Morris Franklin
Morris Franklin, president of the New York Life Insurance Company, died last
Thursday at Flushing, L. I. (Tuesday, October 27, 1885, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Malcolm Hay
Malcolm Hay, recently First Assistant Postmaster-General of the United
States, died last Tuesday of consumption at Pittsburgh. (Tuesday, October
27, 1885, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Philena Phillips
Mrs. Elijah Phillips, of Shippen, died last Friday of typhoid fever, after
an illness of about six weeks. She was 61 years of age. Her maiden
name was Philena Kennedy, and she was a native of Bradford county. Mr. and
Mrs. Phillips have resided in Shippen for 40 years. Mrs. Phillips was
known as a Christian woman and a kind friend and neighbor. The funeral was
held on Sunday. (Tuesday, October 27, 1885, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Wesley Barrows
Mr. Wesley Barrows, of Union, was almost instantly killed last Friday
evening, near his home, while returning from Blossburg. The horses ran
away, and Mr. Barrows was thrown out of the wagon striking upon his head and
causing concussion of the brain, from which he died in a few moments.
(Tuesday, October 27, 1885, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. John Ryan
Mr. John Ryan, a brakeman on the Pine Creek railway was instantly killed
last Wednesday at Slate Run. The train broke in two, and Ryan was thrown
from the top of a car to the track, and several cars passed over him, mangling
his body terribly. He was about 22 years of age. His home was at
Corning. (Tuesday, October 27, 1885, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Ernest Monks
Chatham, October 22, 1885.--There was a sad accident near Shortsville last
Wednesday about five o’clock p.m., by which Ernest Monks lost his life.
Mr. John Monks owns a steam thresher and on Wednesday they threshed at Mr. P. G.
Hurlbutt’s. In moving for the next job it was necessary to come down the
Cloos hill towards Shortsville. While coming down the hill the horses
became unmanageable and ran away. After running some 80 rods down the hill
at full speed, the wheels struck a bank raised across the road for the purpose
of turning the water and one wheel was broken off and went bounding on down the
hill jumping from two to five rods at a bound crossing the creek road and
landing in Crooked Creek. It is said on reliable authority that the engine
jumped 30 feet at the time the wheel was broken off. This threw the young
man from his seat and he struck on his head some 20 feet distant. His
skull was crushed, killing him instantly. The horses dragged the engine
some distance but were finally obliged to stop. Mr. Monks and another son
were behind with the separator and did not see the accident. I believe no
one saw the boy when he was killed. He was a young man of fine promise and
was about 19 years of age. Mr. and Mrs. Monks have the sympathy of their
many friends in their bereavement. Reporter. (Tuesday, October 27,
1885, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Willis Peake
Mr. Willis Peake, of Charleston township, died at his residence at Round Top
last Sunday night at the age of 65 years. He was taken sick the day before
his death with what is believed to have been blood poisoning and the disease was
very rapid in its fatal work. A year ago last May it was found necessary
to amputate one of his legs because of gangrene and the attack on Saturday is
thought to have been of the same nature. Mr. Peake was born in Jasper,
Steuben county, and located on the farm on which he died nearly 50 years ago.
He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church of this borough, was a good
citizen and was much respected by all who knew him. His wife and three
adult children survive him. The funeral is to be held today at 1 pm at the
family homestead at Round Top. (Tuesday, November 3, 1885, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Thomas Ryan
Mrs. Thomas Ryan, of Fall Brook, died very suddenly last week Monday.
She arose in the morning apparently in her usual health. Very soon after
she had called the other members of the family she was taken sick and died a few
hours later. She was 46 years of age. (Tuesday, November 3, 1885,
The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Victor M. Gray
Mr. Victor M. Gray, an old and well known citizen of the county, died at his
home in Covington on the 19th ultimo, in his 67th year. A correspondent
says Mr. Gray was always a little proud of his birthday as he was born on the
same day as Queen Victoria and he always said he was named in honor of Her
Majesty. He leaves a wife and a married daughter. (Tuesday, November
3, 1885, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
James Goodspeed
We regret to learn of the death of Hon. James Goodspeed, of Joliet,
Illinois. He was prostrated on the street with apoplexy and lived but a
few hours. Mr. Goodspeed was born in this county in 1836, and he went to
Joliet in 1859 where he was admitted to the bar. He has been a prominent
citizen of that town having held various offices and for 10 years he was editor
of the Republican at that place. He was a man of sterling integrity.
(Tuesday, November 10, 1885, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Grace Wetmore
Miss Grace Wetmore, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Seth H. Wetmore, died in this
borough last Friday night after an illness of only a few days at the age of 21
years. She was a bright industrious and lovable young woman. For
three years past she has been engaged in the dress-making establishment of Mrs.
William Stewart in this borough. The funeral was held on Sunday afternoon
at the M E church and the house was filled. The Sons of Temperance of
which Miss Wetmore was a worthy member attended in a body. (Tuesday,
November 10, 1885, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Robert Thorburn
Robert Thorburn, a noted English miniature painter, is dead. (Tuesday,
November 10, 1885, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
William F. Smythe
William F. Smythe, a well-known New York journalist, died last Thursday.
(Tuesday, November 10, 1885, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Alexander Laughlin
Alexander Laughlin, of Pittsburgh, president of the Laughlin iron works,
dropped dead on Thursday. (Tuesday, November 10, 1885, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mary Glanfert
Mary Glanfert, 50 years old, was found dead in bed in a house in Newtown,
LI., last Thursday. At the beginning of P. T. Barnum’s career she figured
as one of his museum curiosities, being only 40 inches in height. There
are circumstances in the case which suggest foul play. She was married
eight year ago, but did not lead a happy life. (Tuesday, November 10,
1885, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Josephine Adams
Mrs. Josephine Adams, of Ellisburg, Potter county, was found dead in bed a
few mornings since. She left two children, three years and seven months
old respectively, and they were the only persons in the house when the woman
died. Her husband was away at work, and the family was in very destitute
circumstances. The neighbors found one biscuit in the house, the only
morsel of food. The woman had evidently died from neglect and starvation.
(Tuesday, November 10, 1885, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Eva Barker
At Wellsboro, Pa., November 14, 1885, Eva, infant daughter of Mr. John R.
Barker, of Johnstown, Dakota, aged five months. Funeral at the residence
of Mr. Charles Toles of this (Tuesday) afternoon at 3 o’clock. (Tuesday,
November 17, 1885, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Stephen Murphy
An old man named Stephen Murphy committed suicide at Rome, Bradford county,
a few days ago by hanging himself in his barn. He was 70 years of age, and
leaves a large family. (Tuesday, December 1, 1885, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Martha J. Wilcox
At Elkland, Pa., November 24, 1885, Martha J., wife of John E. Wilcox, aged
5 years. (Tuesday, December 1, 1885, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Nettie Wakeman
At Catlett, Va., November 26, 1885, of typhoid pneumonia, Nettie, wife of
John E. Wakeman, and daughter of Miles Watrous, formerly of Wellsboro, aged
about 39 years. (Tuesday, December 1, 1885, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Elizur Wright
Elizur Wright died a few days ago at Medford, Mass., aged 81 years. He
was a prominent Abolitionist, and subsequently became widely known as an
insurance man. (Tuesday, December 8, 1885, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Catharine Card
At Sylvania, Pa., November 24, 1885, Catharine, widow of the late Col. Henry
Card, aged 76 years. (Tuesday, December 8, 1885, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Charles Gallagher
Mr. Charles Gallagher, of Arnot, was stricken with paralysis while working
on the railway track near that place one day last week and he died soon after.
He leaves a daughter 12 years of age. The remains were taken to
Philadelphia for interment. (Tuesday, December 15, 1885, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Elmira J. Baker
In Rutland, Pa., December 3, 1885, Elmira J., wife of Wilmot Baker, aged 39
years. (Tuesday, December 15, 1885, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Ira Johnston
Mrs. Ira Johnston, of Charleston, died very suddenly, last Tuesday evening,
of paralysis. On the 9th instant Mrs. Johnston had the misfortune to fall
and break her ankle; but aside from this injury she had been apparently in her
usual health until just before her death. Mr. Johnston had been by her
side, and was called out for a moment. When he returned he noticed a
change for the worse, and Mrs. Johnston expired before the members of the family
could be summoned to her bedside. Mrs. Johnston was born at Danby,
Tompkins county, NY, in April, 1814, being therefore nearly 72 years of age at
the time of her death. She moved to this county with her husband about 28
years ago. She was a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal church,
and was much esteemed by all who knew her. The funeral was held last
Friday at her late residence, Rev. Dr. Buck, of Geneva, NY; officiating,
assisted by Rev. Mr. Lloyd, of this borough. (Tuesday, December 29, 1885,
The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Male Ward
We regret to learn of the sudden bereavement of Mr. and Mrs. Fred. Ward, of
this borough, by the death of their infant son and only child at Hammondsport,
NY, last Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Ward, went up to Hammondsport to spend the
holidays among relatives. The child, who was nearly a year old, was
apparently as well as usual until a moment or two before his death.
(Tuesday, December 29, 1885, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Dexter P. Catlin
Mr. Dexter P. Catlin, of Emporium, died one day last week, of erysipelas.
The remains were brought to the house of his brother-in-law, Joshua Atherton, in
Charleston, and the funeral services were held at the Catlin Hollow M. E. church
on Saturday, Rev. Mr. Cole officiating. Mr. Catlin was about 60 years of
age. He formerly resided in this county, but for a number of years he had
been a prominent business man at Emporium. (Tuesday, December 29, 1885,
The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Harriet C. Smith
At Belmont, NH, October 15, 1885, Mrs. Harriet C., wife of Asa I. Smith,
aged 55 years. Mrs. Smith was born at Lawrenceville, Pa., and was first
married to William H. Currier, who died at Canterbury, NH, in 1878. She
was the daughter of H. H. Potter, who long resided in Middlebury, Pa. She
afterward came to Belmont, where she became acquainted with Mr. Smith, to whom
she was married January 3d, 1880; since which she has endeared herself more and
more, not only to the members of the home which she entered as a wife and
mother, but also to the community at large. A woman of culture, refined
taste and Christian character, these traits manifested themselves in her home
and among her friends in an eminent degree and gave her an influence for good
that will long be felt by those who were privileged to come within its power.
He last sickness was painful to herself and distressing to her friends, but she
finally sank peacefully to rest. Of her it may be truly be said that her
life was a life of usefulness and her death a sad bereavement to her husband,
children and friends. Her funeral was attended by a large concourse of
sympathizing friends and neighbors. (Tuesday, December 29, 1885, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
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