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1887- Wellsboro Agitator - Obituaries
Mrs. Susannah Bowen Doty
Mrs. Susannah Bowen Doty died at Des Moines, Iowa, on the 10th instant, at
the age of 77 years. Mrs. Doty was born in Deerfield in this county, July
22, 1810. She was married at the same place to Mr. Theodorus Doty, Jr.,
November 22, 1832. Seven of her nine children and her husband survive her.
Her life was made beautiful by her Christian love and self-sacrifice. She
had been a resident of Iowa since 1860. Mrs. Doty was a sister of Messrs.
B. S. and Emmer Bowen, of Deerfield township. (Tuesday, November 22, 1887,
The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Sarah W. Trull
Mrs. Robert Trull, of this borough, died last Wednesday at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. John C. Jacob, at Muskegon, Michigan, where she went to spend the
winter some time since. She had been ill with Bright’s disease. Mrs.
Trull, whose maiden name was Sarah W. Raymond, was born in New York city,
September 8, 1819. She married the late Robert Trull about 1837 and came
to Charleston township to reside about 38 years ago. Of her seven children
two sons and three daughters survive her. Mrs. Trull had long been a
consistent member of the Baptist Church, and by her warm-hearted, genial nature
and her pure character she won the affection of a large circle of friends.
The remains were brought to this borough last Saturday, and on Sunday afternoon
the funeral was largely attended at the First Baptist church. Rev. S. F.
Mathews preached the funeral sermon. (Tuesday, November 22, 1887, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Charles O. Bowman
Yesterday we received a dispatch announcing the death of Hon. Charles O.
Bowman at his residence in Corry, Pa., on Sunday morning, of heart disease, at
the age of 62 years. Mr. Bowman was born in Brookfield township, in this
county, March 6, 1825. He studied law in the office of the late Judge
Robert G. White, in this borough, and he was admitted to the bar September 8,
1852. In November of the same year he located at Knoxville, where he
practiced law till 1862, when he was elected a Representative in the Legislature
from this county, serving one term. Mr. Bowman moved to Corry, Erie
county, in October, 1865, and he was elected to the Legislature from that county
in 1869. In 1872 he was elected a member of the Constitutional Convention.
He was in the active practice of law in Erie county. Mr. Bowman will be
remembered by many of our readers as the orator at the celebration at Westfield
on the Fourth of July last. He was a man of considerable ability.
(Tuesday, November 22, 1887, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Edward Ramsdell
Last week Monday Mr. Edward Ramsdell, of Mansfield, met his death by an
accident at the Harris lumber camp on Slate run, in Lycoming county. He
had been in the employ of J. B. Weeks & Co., of Binghamton, extensive lumber
operators at Slate Run, for upwards of a year, and at the time of his death was
track-supervisor and extra brakeman. He attempted to mount a moving log
engine in charge of his brother, James Ramsdell, and in doing so his left foot
slipped and caught between the heavy cogs connected with the piston-rods.
Before the steam could be shut off and the engine brought to a standstill his
entire left leg was terribly mangled and torn from his body. He was taken
at once to his boarding-house, and two Jersey Shore physicians were summoned,
who pronounced the case hopeless. Ramsdell was conscious to the last,
realizing the approach of his death, which occurred some seven or eight hours
after the accident. Mrs. Ramsdell reached Slate Run an hour after her
husband’s death. The remains were taken to Mansfield on Tuesday, and the
funeral was held there on Wednesday at 10 o’clock. Mr. Ramsdell was an
industrious man and an excellent citizen. He was about 46 years of age.
He leaves two sons, aged 10 and 14 years. (Tuesday, November 22, 1887, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Alonzo Locey
At Locey Creek, Pa., October 31, 1887, Mr. Alonzo Locey. (Tuesday,
November 22, 1887, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Ida May Root
At Hammond, Pa., September 3, 1887, Ida May, youngest child of Mr. Thomas
Root, aged 1 year, 10 months and 13 days. (Tuesday, November 22, 1887, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Female Slingerland
At Mansfield, Pa., November 13, 1887, Kitty, infant daughter of Mr. J. D.
Slingerland. (Tuesday, November 22, 1887, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Lovisa P. Westbrook
At Covington, Pa., October 18, 1887, Lovisa P., widow of the late George
Westbrook, aged 79 years and 3 months. (Tuesday, November 22, 1887, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Adam Snyder
A few evening ago Mr. Adam Snyder, who lived at Stevensville, Bradford
county, started from the house of his brother-in-law, Isaac Haire, in Rush, for
home, driving a horse attached to a platform-spring wagon. A few hours
afterward his lifeless body was discovered at the barn at his own home suspended
between the wheels and side of the wagon, his head almost touching the ground.
(Tuesday, November 22, 1887, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Charles Cameron
Mr. Charles Cameron, an old resident of Osceola, Pa., died last Sunday,
November 26, 1887, at the age of 76 years. He was a painter by
trade. (Tuesday, November 29, 1887, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Milford H. Stebbins
Last Wednesday Mr. Milford H. Stebbins and Elmer Scutts, both of Sabinsville
and the latter a young man of about 20 years, went out hunting pheasants near
that village. Stebbins was standing close to young Scutts when several
birds were started up. Stebbins hastily raised his gun, and as he turned
to the right the weapon was accidentally discharged, the whole load of shot
entering the right side of Scutt’s head at the base of the brain and emerging
under his left ear. Scutts fell to the ground dead, still grasping his gun
as he was in the act of raising it to his face. Mr. Stebbins was almost
crazed with grief over his participation in the sad accident, and he has since
then been prostrated by the shock. Elmer Scutts was the son of Mr. John
Scutts and had been at work for Stebbins. They were fast friends, and had
started out to enjoy a day’s sport together. The young man was highly
esteemed. He leaves a young wife, who was Miss Carrie Weeks, of
Sabinsville, the couple having been married last August. (Tuesday,
November 29, 1887, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Jane M. Campbell
Mrs. George C. Campbell, of this borough, died last Saturday evening at the
age of 53 years. Her maiden name was Jane M. Blackburn, and she was born
in this borough. She had resided in the house where she died for 30 years
past, and she followed the business of hair-dresser. She was stricken with
apoplexy nine days before her death. The funeral was held yesterday
afternoon at 2 o’clock, Revs. A. C. Shaw and S. F. Mathews conducting the
services. (Tuesday, November 29, 1887, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Orrin E. Dewey
Mr. Orrin E. Dewey, formerly a well-known photographer at Mansfield, died at
Troy, Bradford county, last Tuesday, in his 29th year. He had been ill for
about four weeks of typhoid fever. He was the son of Mr. James Dewey, of
Sullivan, and he was born in Covington. About two years ago he was married
to Miss Tomlinson, at Horseheads, NY, and in May, 1886, he located at Troy,
where he has been dong an excellent business as photographer. Mr. Dewey’s
frank, pleasant ways, his power of making friends, his excellent qualities of
head and heart, endeared him to all who knew him. The funeral was held at
Mansfield last Thursday afternoon at 3 o’clock. (Tuesday, November 29,
1887, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Ephraim Francis
Last Saturday morning Mr. Ephraim Francis, a well-known farmer of
Charleston, was standing at his gate, leaning upon the post and talking with a
friend, when he suddenly fell forward across the walk, striking upon the
horse-block. He was carried into the house in a state of unconsciousness,
and he remained partially in the same condition until 8 o’clock in the evening,
when he suffered another shock. He lay in a comatose state until 5 o’clock
on Sunday evening, when he died. Mr. Francis was 65 years of age. He
formerly resided in Delmar, but for the past 23 or 24 years he has been
conducting the farm of C. and J. L. Robinson, in Charleston. Mrs. Francis
and several adult children survive him. Two of his children, Mr. Wade
Francis and Mrs. Melvin Petrie, reside in this borough. The funeral is to
be held at Mr. Francis’s late residence today at 1 o’clock p. m. The
burial is to take place at Dartt Settlement. (Tuesday, November 29, 1887,
The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. John Ronan
Last Thursday Mr. John Ronan, of Canton, a young man well known in this
borough as a clerk in the dry goods store of Messrs. Bryden & Johnson about two
years ago, was killed by the cars near Waverly, NY. Ronan took the train
at Elmira, as he supposed for Corning, but discovered his mistake and got off at
Sheppard’s Crossing. The Lehigh express, which was passing at the moment,
struck him as he was hurled from the track. He died two hours later,
remaining unconscious from the moment of the accident. Ronan was about 25
years of age. He had been in Colorado recently, and returned to Canton a
short time ago, where he had become a partner in a coal-yard. He was
unmarried. Mr. Ronan was formerly a member of Eureka Hook and Ladder
Company in this borough, and he was a general favorite among his acquaintances
here. (Tuesday, November 29, 1887, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Samuel Chapman
At Lawrenceville, Pa., November 11, 1887, of rheumatism, Mrs. Samuel
Chapman. (Tuesday, November 29, 1887, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Rhoda May McConnell
At Stokesdale Junction, Pa., November 23, 1887, of pneumonia, Rhoda May,
only daughter of A. R. and A. E. McConnell, aged 1 year and 9 months.
(Tuesday, November 29, 1887, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
W. H. Emery
General W. H. Emery, a retired officer of the United States army died in
Washington last Thursday night, aged 77 years. (Tuesday, December 6, 1887,
The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Elias W. Leavenworth
Gen. Elias W. Leavenworth, a prominent citizen of Syracuse, NY, died at his
residence in that city a few days ago, aged 84 years. (Tuesday, December
6, 1887, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Don Juan
Don Juan, father of Don Carlos, died at Brighton, England, recently.
By his death the Spanish pretender claims to have become the legitimate King of
France. (Tuesday, December 6, 1887, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Randolph E. Marcy
Brevet Brigadier General Randolph E. Mary died at Orange, NJ, a few days
ago, aged 76 years. He was father-in-law to the late General George B.
McClellan. (Tuesday, December 6, 1887, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Catherine Paxton
Mrs. Catherine Paxton, who was born December 20(or 26), 1786 died at the
residence of her son, Lloyd Paxton, in Rupert, Columbia county, a few days ago,
aged 100 years and 10 months. (Tuesday, December 6, 1887, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Jacob Snyder
Mr. Jacob Snyder, of Union township, near Roaring Branch, died a few days
ago from blood-poisoning caused by a carbuncle on his chin. He was an
upright and industrious citizen. His wife and one child survive him.
(Tuesday, December 6, 1887, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. L. A. Swan
Mr. L. A. Swan, of Mansfield, died last Tuesday at the age of 75 years.
He was a soldier in the Mexican war and also during the Rebellion. He was
a tailor by trade. His wife and two sons survive him. (Tuesday,
December 6, 1887, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Toney Monchey
Toney Monchey, the Italian who was injured by the cars at Lawrenceville on
the 25th ultimo, died last Wednesday. It is stated that he had about $80
on his person, which it is expected will be used in defraying the expenses of
the physician and burial. He has no relatives in this country. With
him was a bottle partly filled with liquor, which was undoubtedly the indirect
cause of his death. Consciousness never returned to him after he was
struck. (Tuesday, December 6, 1887, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Sidney M. Powlison
Last Saturday afternoon about 2 o’clock Mr. Sidney M. Powlison, of
Middlebury, was sitting upon the edge of the depot platform at Stokesdale,
facing the track, when the “bob-tail” train came down the grade at full speed,
and Mr. Powlison was struck upon the head and instantly killed. The train
was running without an engine, and the step of the passenger car struck Mr.
Powlison upon the right temple. His body was picked up under the edge of
the platform, where it had fallen, and carried into the depot, where an inquest
was held by Justice I. M. Bodine soon after. The following gentlemen
composed the Coroner’s jury: Clarence W. Webb, M. D., Baldwin Jackson, J.
C. Spencer, John O’Connor, William Fries, John Kane and Charles Hilboldt.
After viewing the remains and hearing the evidence the following verdict was
rendered: “That Sidney M. Powlison was sitting on the platform of the
depot at Stokesdale, in the county of Tioga, at about 2 o’clock p. m.; that some
railroad cars passed on the track, when he was struck by the steps of one of the
cars and instantly killed. It also appears the said Powlison was
intoxicated, and that the cars were running without an engine or any means of
giving warning of danger.” Mr. Powlison was 38 years of age. He
leaves a wife and several children. He had been in attendance at court in
this borough all the week, where he was an important witness in the Roe case.
He was at one time a prosperous farmer, but in recent years he became reduced in
circumstances. He resided on the old Cephas Bailey farm in Middlebury.
The body was taken to Mr. Powlinson’s home near Keeneyville on Saturday.
The funeral was held yesterday at the school-house near his farm, and it was
largely attended. (Tuesday, December 6, 1887, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
C. F. Butler
At Harper City, Kansas, November 29, 1887, C. F. Butler, formerly of
Wellsboro, aged 70 years, 3 months and 29 days. (Tuesday, December 6,
1887, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Candice Langford
In East Smithfield, Pa., October 30, 1887, Candice, wife of Geo. W.
Langford, aged 76 years. (Tuesday, December 6, 1887, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Helen Marvin
In Covington, Pa., November 23, 1887, Helen Marvin, aged 44 years.
(Tuesday, December 6, 1887, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Ray D. McCracken
At Lansing, Pa., November 27, 1887, Ray D., son of E. M. and Jennie D.
McCracken, aged 6 months and 13 days. (Tuesday, December 6, 1887, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Child Smith
At Marshfield, Pa., the only child of Mr. and Mrs. D. O. Smith, aged 7
months. (Tuesday, December 6, 1887, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Calvin F. Butler
Mr. Calvin F. Butler, who died at Harper, Kansas, recently, was a native of
Delmar. He lived almost his whole life of four score and 10 years upon the
homestead farm near this borough. A few months ago he went to Kansas with
his son Marion in the hope that his health might be benefited by a change of
climate. He was a respected citizen and a Christian man. His wife
and four sons survive him. (Tuesday, December 13, 1887, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Mary Cowden
Miss Mary Cowden died at the home of her brother, Mr. John Cowden, in this
borough, last Friday morning, at the age of 35 years. Miss Cowden had been
a sufferer from rheumatism for many years, and for the past 18 months she had
been confined to the house with dropsy. She was an estimable woman, and
her genial nature won for her many friends. The funeral was held last
Sunday morning, Rev. S. W. Lloyd, conducting the service. (Tuesday,
December 13, 1887, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Abram Hart
Last Thursday evening Mr. Abram Hart died very suddenly at his home in
Charleston at the age of 77 years. Mr. Hart had lived on his farm, about
three miles from this borough, for many years. On Thursday evening he did
the chores, carried in the wood, ate his supper, and after reading a while he
lay down on the lounge. Five minutes later he died, the lamp of life being
extinguished instantaneously. Mr. Hart was born in the town of Manheim,
Herkimer county, NY. He came to this county about the year 1835.
Only four daughters and his six children survive him, namely, Mrs. Darius
Holiday, Mrs. Byron Claus, Mrs. Joseph Thompson, who resides in Nebraska, and
Miss Addie Hart. The funeral was held at Mr. Hart’s late residence on
Sunday afternoon at 1 o’clock, and it was largely attended. Rev. Dr. A. C.
Shaw conducted the service. The remains were interred in the cemetery on
Wetmore hill. Mr. Hart was one of our most successful farmers. He
was a quiet, unobtrusive citizen, and was much respected by all who knew him.
(Tuesday, December 13, 1887, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Walter Cloos
At his home in Chatham, Pa., November 13, 1887, Mr. Walter Cloos, in the
44th year of his age. His sickness was short and his sufferings were
great, yet his confidence was in his God, and he died in the triumph of a living
faith. He left a wife, three children, three brothers, one sister and a
large circle of friends to mourn their sad loss, for he was a very kind husband
and a loving father. May the God that supported the father be the widow’s
God and the orphan’s guide is the wish of many friends. Sermon at the
funeral by the writer from Job V., 6, Rev. James E. Hayes. (Tuesday,
December 13, 1887, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Julia Scudder Crediford
At Antrim, Pa., December 4, 1887, of consumption, Julia Scudder, wife of
Origen E. Crediford. (Tuesday, December 13, 1887, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Addie H. Keeney
At Elkland, Pa., December 2, 1887, of consumption, Addie H., daughter of Ira
Keeney, aged 22 years. (Tuesday, December 13, 1887, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Frank Lane
Mr. Frank Lane, of Elmira, formerly of Westfield, was instantly killed last
Tuesday near Buffalo. Lane was engaged in switching cars, and he was
standing on the rear platform of the car as it rapidly approached the depot.
He put his head out to look ahead, and it struck against the corner of the
building, crushing his skull. (Tuesday, December 20, 1887, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Ralph E. Karr
Last Sunday a dispatch was received here announcing the sudden death of Mr.
Ralph E. Karr, at Washington, D. D., where he had resided for the past year.
He died on Saturday evening about 10 o’clock, December 17, 1887, from hemorrhage
of the lungs. He had been in poor health for nearly three years, resulting
from an attack of pneumonia; but he was feeling naturally well until a very few
hours prior to his death. Mr. Karr was 33 years of age last July. He
was the son of John and Amanda Karr, and he was born in Delmar. He
attended the schools in this borough, and in 1879 he spent a year in Minnesota,
where he was engaged in teaching. He then came back to Wellsboro and
embarked in the drug business. On the 4th of January, 1886, Mr. Karr was
married to Miss Lou Lowrey, of Elmira, NY. When the Coles Hotel in this
borough was burned, on the night of the 16th of February, 1885, Mr. Karr took a
cold which resulted in pneumonia. He never regained his usual health, and
in November of the same year he went to Florida with his wife and infant child
to spend the winter. While there the parents were bereaved by the death of
their child. Mr. Karr returned to this place in June, 1886, with no
improvement in his health, and he soon sold his drug-store. Believing that
the climate at Washington would prove beneficial, the couple went there to
reside about a year ago, and for a time Mr. Karr’s health seemed to improve; but
of late there had been no marked change in his condition. Mr. Karr was a
genial, kind-hearted man, and his life was full of promise until he was stricken
by disease. He had many friends in this community who will deeply
sympathize with the bereaved wife, parents, brother and sisters. Dr. Hugh
L. Davis and Mr. William Karr left here Sunday evening for Washington, and it is
expected that the remains will be brought here today. The hour of the
funeral has not yet been fixed. (Tuesday, December 20, 1887, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Diana Stermer
Last Tuesday Mrs. Diana Stermer, an old and respected resident of Delmar,
died very suddenly of heart disease at the home of her son Mr. George Stermer.
She was 68 years of age. She went out to the well and while pumping water
she suddenly dropped dead. Mrs. Stermer was born on the old Bernaur
homestead, and she grew to womanhood on the same place. She married Mr.
Ferdinand Stermer and reared five children, only two of whom survive her--the
oldest, Mr. George Stermer, and the youngest, Mr. R. L. Wilson. Mrs.
Stermer was a most excellent woman. The funeral was held on Thursday at
the home of George Stermer, and it was largely attended. Rev. S. F.
Mathews conducted the service. (Tuesday, December 20, 1887, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Ransom Hotchkiss
Last Thursday Mr. Ransom Hotchkiss died at the home of his son, L. H.
Hotchkiss, at Stony Fork, at the age of 89 years. Mr. Hotchkiss was a
native of Connecticut. He came here to reside with his son about eight
years ago. He had no organic disease, his death, apparently resulting from
a general breaking down of his system from old age. The funeral was held
on Saturday. (Tuesday, December 20, 1887, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Thomas Haley
Mrs. Thomas Haley, of Blossburg, died a few days ago at the age of 55 years.
She fell down stairs about two years ago and never recovered from her injuries.
She left five children. (Tuesday, December 27, 1887, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Cornelius Coyle
At Blossburg, Pa., Wednesday, December 21, 1887, Mrs. Cornelius Coyle, aged
about 70 years. (Tuesday, December 27, 1887, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Harry Deitlin
At Mansfield, Pa., December 16, 1887, Harry, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph
Deitlin, aged 2 years and 4 months. (Tuesday, December 27, 1887, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. E. H. Dewey
At Troy, Pa., December 15, 1887, of dropsy, Mrs. E. H. Dewey, aged 72 years.
(Tuesday, December 27, 1887, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Julia A. Whiting
At Covington, Pa., November 29, 1887, Julia A., wife of Joseph Whiting, aged
60 years, 4 months and 2 days. (Tuesday, December 27, 1887, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
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