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1894- Wellsboro Agitator - Obituaries
James Morris, a former slave, died last week at Lyons, NY, at the reputed aged of 121 years. He was born, according to a record preserved in the family of Balman Rice, on the Rice plantation in Virginia, on June 18, 1772. Morris was brought to Lyons many years ago by Balman Rice, who became a manufacturer in that town. (Tuesday, January 3, 1894, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Horace Hollister
Dr. Horace Hollister, the historian of the Lackawanna valley, died at
Scranton last Friday. He had suffered from paralysis of the lower limbs
for several years. He was an antiquarian, and made a most interesting
collection of Indian relics throughout the Wyoming and Lackawanna valleys.
He wrote “The History of the Lackawanna Valley,” which passed through five
editions and is notable for the vast amount of information which it gives and
the patient research that its pages reveal. (Tuesday, January 3, 1894, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. George W. Savage
George W. Savage, United States Consul at Dundee, died last week.
(Tuesday, January 3, 1894, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Alfred H. Littlefield
Ex-Governor Alfred H. Littlefield, of Rhode Island, died at Lincoln, Pa., a
few days ago. (Tuesday, January 3, 1894, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Fanny Landers
Mrs. Fanny Landers, after a fast of 55 days at Brewer, Me., died of
starvation the other day. (Tuesday, January 3, 1894, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Benjamin T. Riggs
Benjamin T. Riggs, ex-Governor of Delaware, died at Middletown, Del., on
Christmas, aged 72. (Tuesday, January 3, 1894, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Samuel Kimberly
Samuel Kimberly, late Consul-General and Secretary of Legation to Guatemala,
died at Washington last week. (Tuesday, January 3, 1894, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Samuel Sinclair
Samuel Sinclair, publisher of the New York Tribune from 1858 to 1872, died
at his home in New York city, a few days ago. (Tuesday, January 3, 1894,
The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Charles Merivale
Rev. Dr. Charles Merivale, dean of Ely, and a highly esteemed English
historian, died at the age of 85 last Wednesday afternoon. (Tuesday,
January 3, 1894, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Robert C. Fisher
Robert C. Fisher, a millionaire philanthropist, while dispensing Christmas
gifts at New Rochelle was stricken with paralysis and died. (Tuesday,
January 3, 1894, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. W. W. Quackenbush
Mrs. W. W. Quackenbush died suddenly at Millerton last Wednesday night.
She kept the hotel in that place for several years. (Tuesday, January 3,
1894, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. J. W. Parkhurst
Mrs. J. W. Parkhurst, widow of the late John Parkhurst, died at Binghamton,
NY, on Christmas-day, of consumption. The remains were brought to Elkland,
her former home, for interment. (Tuesday, January 3, 1894, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. James Stevens
Mr. James Stevens, a former resident of Middlebury, died last Sunday at
Coudersport, Potter county, of consumption. The remains were brought to
Hammond last week Tuesday for interment. (Tuesday, January 3, 1894, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. William Nurber
Mr. William Nurber, a prominent citizen of Liberty and a leading merchant
there for 40 years, died on the 23d ultimo at the age of about 60 years.
He was a man of excellent business capacity and strict integrity.
(Tuesday, January 3, 1894, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Dwight Ripley
Mr. Dwight Ripley died at his home at Mardin on the 24th ultimo in the 82nd
year of his age. He had lived in this county all his life. He was
the last of a family of 10 brothers and sisters, five of whom lived to the age
of more than 80 years. (Tuesday, January 3, 1894, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. James M. Rose
Mr. James M. Rose, one of the oldest and most respected citizen of Richmond
township, died last Friday at the age of 78 years. Last October Mr. Rose
broke his leg, and the bones did not knit and he steadily declined, in strength
to the day of his death. He was a man of genial nature and strict
integrity, and he was esteemed by all who knew him. The funeral was held
last Sunday. (Tuesday, January 3, 1894, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. John J. Neal
Last Wednesday Mr. John J. Neal, a well-known and prosperous farmer in
Charleston, died at his home, of catarrh of the stomach. He was 54 years
of age. Mr. Neal was an excellent citizen and a good man. He was an
earnest member of the First Baptist Church. For 18 months Mr. Neal had
been a great sufferer, but he bore his burden with Christian fortitude. He
leaves two daughters, aged 16 and 21, and two sons, aged 14 and 19,
respectively. They are comfortably provided for, with a large farm and a
life-insurance policy of $1,000. The funeral was held last Saturday, Rev.
W. H. Porter conducting the service. (Tuesday, January 3, 1894, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Joanna H. Doud
Last Friday afternoon Mrs. Joanna H. Doud, widow of R. H. Doud, late of
Mainesburg, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. James A. Boyce, on Central
avenue in Wellsboro, Pa. She was 80 years of age, and she had been in
feeble health for several years. A few weeks ago she had an attack of the
grip, and it developed into pneumonia. Mrs. Doud was born in this borough,
being the daughter of William Hill. Her father was one of the early
residents of this borough, and here she spent her childhood. The family
then moved to Mainesburg, where she resided for upwards of 60 years. After
the death of her husband a few years ago, she came here to live with her
daughter and only surviving child, Mrs. Boyce. Mrs. Doud was a faithful
member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. She was a woman of intelligence,
refinement and kindliness, and her life was an example of Christian rectitude.
The funeral service was held at the home of Mr. Boyce last Sunday morning at 9
o’clock, Rev. Mr. Snyder reading the service. The remains were taken to
Mainesburg for burial. (Tuesday, January 10, 1894, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Darius C. Andrews
Mr. Darius C. Andrews, died at his home on the farm of his son, Mr. F. M.
Andrews, at Marsh Creek, on the 3d ultimo, in the 83rd year of his age.
Mr. Andrews was born in Rutland county, Vt. He was the youngest of a
family of eight brothers and sisters. When an infant his parents moved to
Charleston township, in this county, to 1834 he married Miss Jane Combs, and in
them 10 children were born, six of whom are still living. In 1855 the
couple separated, and in 1861 Mr. Andrews married Hannah Potter, of Troupsburgh,
NY, and their two children are still living. In 1868 Mr. Andrews was
converted and joined the Christian Church, and he remained a faithful member to
his life’s end. The funeral was held at Marsh Creek on the 5th ultimo,
Rev. J. S. Fansey conducting the service. (Tuesday, January 10, 1894, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. William B. Stowell
Mr. William B. Stowell, a well-known farmer in Delmar, died last Saturday
morning after a long sickness. He was 64 years of age. Mr. Stowell
was a quiet, unassuming man who strove to do his part in life cheerfully and
philosophically. He was a good citizen and a warm-hearted friend.
The funeral was held last Monday, Rev. Dr. A. C. Shaw conducting the service.
(Tuesday, January 10, 1894, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. George W. Herrington
Mr. George W. Herrington, died at his home at Ansonia last Wednesday at the
age of 71(?) years. Mr. Herrington had been landlord of the hotel at
Ansonia for 30 years, and his place was for many years headquarters for
sportsmen. Mr. Herrington himself being an ardent lover of the chase.
Mr. Herrington was born in Shippen township, and he lived there most of his
days. For several years he had suffered with heart-disease, and he
steadily declined in health. The funeral was held last Friday, Rev. A. C.
Shaw, D. D., conducting the service. The remains were laid at rest in the
cemetery in this borough. (Tuesday, January 10, 1894, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
John W. Sprague
Gen. John W. Sprague, for a number of years Western manager, of the Northern
Pacific Railroad, in Tacoma, Wash., died last week, aged 76(?) years.
(Tuesday, January 10, 1894, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Paul Schwartz
Paul Schwartz, iron manufacturer at Phoenixville, Pa., died last week.
He was said to be the only living holder of the secret for making cheap
high-grade steel. (Tuesday, January 10, 1894, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
William Clark Young
Colonel William Clark Young, oldest graduate of the West Pont Military
Academy, died at New York the other day, aged 95 years. He had served as
president of several railroads. (Tuesday, January 10, 1895, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Louis Bauman
At Arnot, Pa., December 20, 1893, Mr. Louis Bauman, aged 60 years.
(Tuesday, January 10, 1894, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Heber Cloos
At Chatham Valley, Pa., January 4, 1894, of heart disease, Mr. Heber Cloos,
aged 64 years. (Tuesday, January 10, 1894, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Mary A. Husted
At Blossburg, Pa., December 14, 1893, Mary A., wife of L. L. Husted, aged 69
years. (Tuesday, January 10, 1894, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. George H. McPhee
At Osceola, Pa., December 28, 1893, of heart disease, Mr. George H. McPhee,
aged 49 years. (Tuesday, January 10, 1894, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Wealthy Wetmore Brundage
Mrs. Wealthy Wetmore Brundage, who died in Wellsboro, December 29, 1893, was
the oldest daughter of Lyman and Deborah Wetmore, and was the second of a family
of 12 children, two of whom died in infancy. Six brothers and three
sisters survive. The oldest, Edwin, lives in Blossburg, being in his 73d
year. The youngest, Philip, 52 years of age, lives near Millerton, Pa.
Three brothers, Seth, Job and Almon, live in Wellsboro, and Lewis in Kansas.
Of the sisters, Mrs. Nathan Lester, lives in Charleston, Mrs. Hannah Fox in
Kansas and Mrs. Jane W. Haynes, in Oil City. Mrs. Brundage was born on the
old Wetmore farm about two miles east and in sight of Wellsboro, October 23d,
1822. She was educated in the common schools of Tioga county and at the
Coudersport Academy. She was a woman of fine intellect, a ready writer of
both prose and poetry, and she taught school for several years before her
marriage. Among her scholars were many who are now prominent citizens and
some of National reputation. We may mention Hon. M. F. Elliott, Hon.
William A. Stone, Dr. M. L. Bacon, the Coolidge boys and many others. She
was married to Mr. Robert K. Brundage in 1850. Her husband died in
Mansfield in 1883. Mrs. Brundage did not remain in Mansfield more than two
years after his death, but came to Wellsboro to reside near her brothers and
kindred. She was of a gentle and retiring disposition, abounding in works
of many and charity. It can truly be said of her that her left hand did
not know what her right had bestowed, and she was as far as mortals can judge, a
true Christian woman. The funeral was held at the Universalist church in
Mansfield on Sunday, December 31st. Rev. Emma Bailey, her loved pastor,
officiating. Her funeral was attended by many old neighbors and friends
who will long remember her many good qualities in life. Com.
(Tuesday, January 10, 1894, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. W. W. Story
Mrs. W. W. Story, wife of the sculptor, died in Italy a few days ago.
(Tuesday, January 17, 1894, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Samuel Baker
Sir Samuel Baker, the famous African explorer, died in England a few days
ago. (Tuesday, January 17, 1894, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
Arthur Marshall
Dr. Arthur Marshall, the eminent English scientist, fell over a precipice
last week and was killed. (Tuesday, January 17, 1894, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. William Makepeace Thackeray
Mrs. William Makepeace Thackeray died in Sussex, England, on Thursday.
She had been insane for many years. (Tuesday, January 17, 1894, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Henry L. Pierson
One of the great iron merchants of the country, Henry L. Pierson, died a few
days ago at a hotel in New York city. (Tuesday, January 17, 1894, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
George W. Savage
George W. Savage, United States Consul at Dundee, Scot., died a few days ago
in that city after a lingering illness. (Tuesday, January 17, 1894, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Henry Vizetelly
Henry Vizetelly, a famous war correspondent and book publisher, died a few
days ago at Farnham, Eng., being 73(or 78) years old. (Tuesday, January
17, 1894, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Adolph L. Sanger
Adolph L. Sanger, a prominent lawyer and ex-President of the New York city
Board of Alderman, died at his residence in New York city last Wednesday, of
pneumonia. (Tuesday, January 17, 1894, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Donald McNeill Fairfax
Admiral Donald McNeill Fairfax, of the United States Navy, died at
Hagerstown, Md., last Wednesday, after an illness of a few days, of pneumonia,
aged about 70 years. (Tuesday, January 17, 1894, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
J. S. Blackburn
Judge J. S. Blackburn, appointed to the Utah bench by President Harrison,
was found dead in his bed at Provo, Utah, a few mornings ago. The cause
was rheumatism of the heart. (Tuesday, January 17, 1894, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Lewis Tompkins
Mr. Lewis Tompkins died at his home in Fishkill-on-the-Hudson last week
Tuesday at the age of 81(or 61) years. He was an uncle of Mr. C. C.
Mathers, of this borough, and was known to many people here. He was a man
of considerable wealth, being interested in the management of several large hat
factories. (Tuesday, January 17, 1894, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. James S. Coles
Mr. James S. Coles died at the residence of his son-in-law, Mr. R. G.
Austin, on Main street, last Saturday morning, of apoplexy. He had been in
poor health for several months, being recently forced to retire from the hotel
on account of his physical condition. Mr. Coles was nearly 61 years of
age. He was born in Chenango county, NY, and he came to this county about
36 years ago. He kept the hotel at Stony Fork for a time and then engaged
in mercantile business at the same place for a number of years. He came to
this borough in 1870 and became a partner of Mr. H. S. Hastings in a drug-store.
The firm of Hastings & Coles continued for five years, when Mr. Coles retired
and became a partner of Mr. Sol. Bunnell in the Bunnell House, a wood hotel then
standing on the corner below the Methodist church. In 1877, Bunnell
retired and Mr. W. R. Coles took his place in the firm. Messrs. J. S. & W.
R. Coles conducted that hotel successfully until the spring of 1883, when the
house was burned. Soon afterward the brothers took charge of the large
brick hotel then known as the Parkhurst House--the old Cone House--and changed
its name to “Coles Hotel.” Mr. James S. Coles became the sole proprietor after a
few years, and he retained the management of the house up to last November when
he retired. The funeral was held at the residence of Mr. Austin last
Monday afternoon, the Masonic Lodge taking charge of the services.
(Tuesday, January 17, 1894, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Female Soranson
The young daughter of Mrs. R. Soranson died at Westfield last week Monday
from the effects of diphtheria. (Tuesday, January 17, 1894, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Anna Frost
Mrs. Anna Frost, widow of the late Hiram Frost, died in Covington last
Wednesday, at the age of 89 years. (Tuesday, January 17, 1894, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Amy Lawton Morris
Mrs. Amy Lawton Morris died at her home near Niles Valley last Thursday.
The funeral service was held in the Shippen school-house last Sunday afternoon
by Rev. O. C. Hills, and the burial was in the West Branch cemetery in Delmar
township. (Tuesday, January 17, 1894, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Eveline Merrick
Mrs. Eveline Merrick, wife of Rev. S. D. Merrick, formerly of this county,
died at Holyoke, Mass., on the 3d instant at the age of nearly 79 years.
The cause of her death was pneumonia. Rev. and Mrs. Merrick left Tioga
about six years ago to reside at Holyoke. (Tuesday, January 17, 1894, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Arnold Crumb
Mr. Arnold Crumb, a well-known citizen of Daggett’s Mills, died a few days
ago at the age of 79 years. Mr. Crumb lost both his arms during the
political campaign of 1840 by the premature explosion of a cannon which he was
firing on the island in the river at Elmira, NY. For a number of years
before his death he was also blind. (Tuesday, January 17, 1894, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Agnes Crawford
Agnes Crawford, nine years of age, was burned to death last week Monday
evening at the home of Mr. Truman Larrabee, at Ogdensburg, where she had been
staying since last fall. She was left in the house alone with two younger
children, both too young to tell how the girl’s clothing caught fire.
Agnes was the daughter of Mr. James Crawford, of DuBois, formerly a resident of
Morris Run. (Tuesday, January 17, 1894, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Elias M. Smith
Last Saturday afternoon Mr. Elias M. Smith, a well-known citizen of Tioga,
died of a malignant type of diphtheria. His age was about 54 years.
Only last Wednesday Mr. Smith came to this borough and made his returns as
Assessor of Tioga borough. He was taken sick after his return home that
night, but his condition was not considered critical, until a few hours before
his death. Mr. Smith was a hotel-keeper in Tioga for many years, but
recently he had been conducting a meat-market there. He was a genial man
and an excellent citizen. He leaves a widow, three daughters and one son.
The funeral was held last Sunday afternoon at 3 o‘clock. (Tuesday, January
17, 1894, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Eunice Ensworth
Mrs. S. E. Ensworth died very suddenly at her home on Central avenue last
Saturday evening at the age of nearly 81 years. She had been complaining
for a few days, and the family thought she was coming down with the grip.
She was about the house and ate her supper as usual with the family Saturday
evening. When she went to bed about nine o’clock she showed signs of
suffocation and expired in a very short time from congestion of the lungs.
Mrs. Ensworth’s maiden name was Eunice Rockwell. She was born in Cortland
county, NY, February 29, 1813. At the age of 17 she married Mr. S. E.
Ensworth. The family moved to this borough in the spring of 1849.
She was the mother of 13 children, seven of whom are now surviving. Mrs.
Ensworth was a woman of great strength of character and a philosophical turn of
mind. She had been a consistent member of the Presbyterian Church for more
than half a century. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon at her late
residence. Rev. Dr. Shaw conducted the service. (Tuesday, January
24, 1894, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Newton P. Fassett
Newton P. Fassett, Esq., father of ex-Senator J. Sloat Fassett, died at his
home in Elmira, NY, last Wednesday at the age of 71 years. He was a
well-known lawyer and a good man. (Tuesday, January 24, 1894, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Henry Smith
Mr. Henry Smith, an aged and respected citizen of Nelson, died last Sunday
evening. He was a pioneer in that part of the county. Mr. Smith was
the father of Mrs. James E. Peters and Mrs. Harry Baxter. (Tuesday,
January 24, 1894, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Chester Wells
Mrs. Chester Wells died at her home in Knoxville last week Sunday evening in
the 66th year of her age. For a year she had suffered from a peculiar
disease in one of her feet, which finally made an amputation necessary.
The foot was amputated the Friday before her death. (Tuesday, January 24,
1894, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. George Pripp
Mr. George Pripp, of Arnot, died of pneumonia a few days ago. He was a
member of several societies, and at the funeral last Monday the members all
turned out, making the largest procession over seen in that place. It is
said that 500 men were in line. The remains were taken to Blossburg by
special train for interment. Mr. Pripp had no relatives in this country,
and only two nieces survive him. They live in Sweden. (Tuesday,
January 24, 1894, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Oliver Bailey
At Millerton, Pa., December 26, 1893, Mrs. Oliver Bailey, aged 69 years.
(Tuesday, January 24, 1894, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Gerald Portal
Sir Gerald Portal, the African explorer, died in London last Thursday.
(Tuesday, January 31, 1895, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Helen A. Shafer
Mrs. Helen A. Shafer, president of Wellesley College, died in Boston a few
days ago. (Tuesday, January 31, 1894, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
William B. Negley
Maj. William B. Negley, a prominent Pittsburg lawyer, died suddenly a few
days ago. (Tuesday, January 31, 1894, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
William Gaston
William Gaston, ex-Governor of Massachusetts, died in Boston the other day,
aged 74 years. (Tuesday, January 31, 1894, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Laura Schirmer Mapleson
Miss Laura Schirmer Mapleson, the prima donna, died at New York last
Wednesday, of pneumonia. (Tuesday, January 31, 1894, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
William Gilpin
William Gilpin, who was the first Governor of Colorado Territory, died in
Denver the other day, aged 82 years. (Tuesday, January 31, 1894, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Sarah M. Jones
Mrs. Sarah M. Jones, widow of George Jones, one of the founders of the New
York Times, died in New York city the other day, aged 83(or 88) years.
(Tuesday, January 31, 1894, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Nelson Taylor
Gen. Nelson Taylor, a veteran of the Mexican and civil wars and ex
Representative, died at South Norwalk, Ct., the other day, aged 75 years.
(Tuesday, January 31, 1894, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Constance Fenimore Woolson
Constance Fenimore Woolson, the novelist, killed herself at Venice, Italy, a
few days ago by throwing herself from her bedroom window while sick.
(Tuesday, January 31, 1894, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
William Henry Forney
Gen. William Henry Forney, of the Confederate army in the civil war, died at
his home in Jacksonville, Ala., a few days ago, being over 70 years old.
(Tuesday, January 31, 1894, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
William Henry Waddington
William Henry Waddington, ex-Premier of France and ex-Ambassador to England,
died at Paris a few days ago, of diabetes, aged 67 years. He was the only
Englishman who ever became Premier of France. (Tuesday, January 31, 1894,
The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
George Z. Erwin
Ex-Senator George Z. Erwin, died at Potsdam, NY, a few days ago, of
enlargement of the heart. He was 54 years old. He was Speaker of the
Assembly in 1885, and had served three terms as Senator and six years as
Assemblyman. (Tuesday, January 31, 1894, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Alvah Wilder
Rev. Alvah Wilder, one of the best-known Methodist ministers in northwestern
Pennsylvania, died at Corsica, Clarion county, on January 15th, in his 81st
year. He had been in the ministry for 57 years and a member of the Erie
Conference since 1842. (Tuesday, January 31, 1894, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Alvin Dailey
Mr. Alvin Dailey, aged 86 years, died at the county poor-house last week
Tuesday. His home was in Lawrenceville. (Tuesday, January 31, 1894,
The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Solomon L. Gillett
Solomon L. Gillett, one of the pioneers of the Chemung valley, and probably
the oldest resident of Elmira, NY, died in that city last Monday morning.
His age was 91 years. (Tuesday, January 31, 1894, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Michael Hallinan
Mr. Michael Hallinan, a farmer residing in Tuscarora, just over the State
line from Nelson, was killed a few evenings ago just after reaching home from
Addison. After taking his groceries to the house he drove to the watering
trough, a short distance from the house, to water his horses. A short time
afterward he was found lying beside the road dead, and a short distance away was
one horse with two legs broken. It is supposed that after the horses
finished drinking, they sprang to one side overturning the wagon and throwing
Mr. Hallinan out. He was undoubtedly killed instantly. He was 72
years of age. Besides his wife he leaves four children, all boys.
(Tuesday, January 31, 1894, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Elizabeth Zimmer
Cherry Flats, Jan. 29.--Mrs. Elizabeth Zimmer, of Cherry Flats, was found
dead in her bed last Thursday morning. She had been complaining for a week
with a cold, and was coughing badly; but said she was not very sick and had been
about the house all the time as usual. Wednesday night when she went to
bed she said if she needed anything during the night she would call; but nothing
was heard from here until 5 o’clock in the morning, when her son, while
attending to the fire in another room, heard her breathing heavily, the doors
between the rooms being open. But he thought nothing of this as she
frequently did so when sleeping, and he did not go to her bed until 6 o’clock,
when he found that she had passed away. The cause of her death was
probably suffocation from congestion of the lungs. Mrs. Zimmer’s maiden
name was Elizabeth Weidman. She was born in Berne, Albany county, NY,
March 10, 1813. She was twice married and was the mother of eight
children. Two of the children by the first marriage--Mrs. Ralph Walford
and Mr. J. M. Haverley--and three by the last--Mrs. A. W. Mudge and Messrs. J.
W. and E. B. Zimmer--are now surviving. She came to this county with her
last husband, Mr. Hiram Zimmer, in February, 1846, when the farm where she
afterward resided and a large tract of land surrounding it, owned by Mr.
Zimmer’s father, was a wilderness. Mrs. Zimmer was a woman of great
strength of character, and bore the deprivations of pioneer life with fortitude.
In 1886 she was for the second time left a widow. She was converted in
early life, and upon coming to this county she brought a letter to the
Presbyterian Church of Covington, and was a consistent member at the time of her
death. The funeral services were held in the Methodist church at Cherry
Flats. Rev. J. B. Woodward, of Covington, conducted the services, assisted
by Rev. James Jones, also of Covington. (Tuesday, January 31, 1894, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Edward A. Fish
Last Friday evening Ex Sheriff Edward A. Fish died of pneumonia at his home
on Walnut street in this borough. He had been sick for several weeks being
first prostrated with the grip. He was 73 years of age. Edward
Anthony Fish was born at Bristol, RI, January 14, 1821. At the age of 18
he came to this county and located in Sullivan township. He worked for
some time as a carpenter and then drifted into the wagon making business.
In connection with the latter volation he also did something in the line of
undertaking for some years. He was a good merchant and he secured and held
a large circle of customers. He married Miss Sarah Ann Cudworth September
6, 1840 in Sullivan. Mrs. Fish and one son Mr. James E. Fish and one
daughter Miss Anna Fish survive him. Mr. Fish was elected Constable in
Sullivan for several terms and he held the office of Justice of the Peace for 10
years continuously. In the fall of 1870 he was elected Sheriff of this
county and at the end of his term he retired with a competence. He
remained in this borough and afterward became known far and wide as a successful
veterinary surgeon. He was a genial, whole souled man and his popularity
among the people was very great. The funeral was held at the family
residence last Sunday morning and the remains were taken to Mainesburg for
interment. (Tuesday, February 7, 1894, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Frank Whitney
Frank Whitney, aged 17 years died of typhoid fever last week Monday at the
home of his grandmother Mrs. R. Dickinson in Tioga. (Tuesday, February 7,
1894, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
George Case
Last week Tuesday afternoon during the blinding snowstorm the way freight
train on the Tioga railroad was approaching the Millerton station when it
encountered a heavy snow bank near bridge No. 16, the drift being about five
feet deep on the left hand side of the engine. The snow piled up around
the engine’s boiler and was packed solid against the cab door on the left side
of the engine forcing this door open, breaking the windows and filling the side
of the cab with snow. After the train had continued for some distance it
was discovered that the fireman, George Case was missing. The train was
stopped and a search commenced. The body of the fireman was found wedged
between the brake beam and one of the wheels of the tender. The clothing
on his body had been badly torn, indicating that he had been dragged along for a
considerable distance. After the engine struck the snow drift no one saw
Fireman Case until the finding of his lifeless remains. Engineer James
Bonney was busy piloting the engine through the drift, and he didn’t notice that
his fireman was missing until a few minutes later. The railroad men think
that Case must have been standing on the left side of the cab and that the
sudden collision with the snow drift threw him from his feet and under the
train. The body was caught between the brake-beam and the wheel. The
body was not very badly disfigured. The right side of the chest was cut
where a wheel had rubbed against it, and one of the eyes was blackened.
Case was 38 years of age, and he leaves a widow and two young children. He
had been employed on the Tioga division in the capacity of brakeman and later as
fireman for the past 13 years. The remains were taken to Knoxville last
Thursday for interment. (Tuesday, February 7, 1894, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
John Harris
A most disgraceful and serious family row occurred in Sweden township, eight
miles from Coudersport on Sunday night the 21st ultimo in which one man was
fatally wounded and another badly injured. Mr. L. C. Root who is a stepson
of O. E. Harris, lived on the Herrington farm, near Corsaw’s, with his wife.
Harris has been living with Root for some time past, but, having some trouble
left and went to live with his son, John Harris who also lives on a farm about a
mile from Root’s. About 11 o’clock on Sunday night O. E. Harris and his
son John armed themselves with an axe and went to the house of Root. There
they chopped down a door, threw an axe at Root and otherwise attempted to injure
him. Root armed himself with a double barreled shotgun and a revolver and
as things became too warm for him fired. The contents of the shotgun took
effect in the abdomen and arm of John and one shot from the revolver hit the old
man also in the abdomen. This stopped proceedings at once. John
Harris died from the effects of his wounds on the 27th ultimo. Root was
arrested and then released on $5,000 bail. The elder Harris was not
dangerously hurt. The cause of the row was some trouble over the deeding
of the Harris farm to Root. (Tuesday, February 7, 1894, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Edna Shappee
Miss Edna, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Shappee, formerly of Tioga,
died at the home of her parents in Elmira, NY, last week Sunday, of typhoid
fever. She was 18 years of age. (Tuesday, February 14, 1894, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Frank Westbrook
Last week Mr. Frank Westbrook died of pneumonia at the home of Mr. J. S.
Ingham, at Academy Corners. He was in the 19th year of his age and was a
very promising young man. He was the main support of his widowed mother,
Mrs. Harriet Westbrook. The remains were taken to Mansfield for burial
last Wednesday. (Tuesday, February 14, 1894, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Adaline Kidder
Mrs. Adaline Kidder, widow of the late Elliott J. Kidder, and daughter of
Hon. Levi Bigelow died at her residence in Bainbridge, NY, on the 6th instant,
in the 75th year of her age. Mrs. Kidder was well known and much beloved
in Tioga as she was in the habit for years of spending some time during the
autumn season with her sisters, Mrs. A. C. Bush and Mrs. F. E. Smith and her
pleasant annual visits were looked forward to with intense pleasure on the part
of her numerous friends in that place, who in the light of her bright, happy
spirit and loyal attachment to those to whom she professed friendship, always
felt better for having been in her presence. The past few years of her
life were partly spent in the city of Washington where she kept house with her
daughters, Mrs. Yale and Annah Kidder returning to her county home for the
summer months, and she was about to go to the capital city when she was stricken
with paralysis which ended her useful life. Her daughters were in
Washington at the time of the attack but they hastened to her bedside and were
enabled to administer to her until she fell asleep. Mrs. Kidder was a
devout communicant of the Protestant Episcopal Church and was an ardent admirer
of the liturgical form of worship as set forth in the beautiful book of prayer
of that Church. She was devoutly attached to the little Church at
Bainbridge where she was ever active in work to further the interests of the
parish. (Tuesday, February 14, 1894, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Randall A. Elliott
Mr. Randall A. Elliott, of Charleston had been in very poor health and in
nearly a helpless condition for about a year. He suffered greatly from a
peculiar nervous disease which seemed to baffle the skill of the physicians.
Last Wednesday morning he asked his four year old child to hand him a box off
the shelf in the room where he was sitting. The child obeyed and Mr.
Elliott supplied the contents of the box which consisted of 19 ¼ gram morphine
pills into his hand and swallowed them all. He then told the child to put
the box back in its place. The child went out to the kitchen and told Mrs.
Elliott enough about the incident to alarm her and she came in at once and
discovered what her husband had done. She immediately sent for a
physician. Mr. Elliott very coolly talked about the matter confessing that
he had deliberated over it in advance. He had asked the youngest of his
six children to give him the morphine because on account of its tender years the
child would have no cause for remorse in the future. He said he had become
tired of living and suffering so much pain and had thus concluded to end it all.
When the physician arrived he was unable to overcome the effect of the dose of
morphine and Mr. Elliott soon became unconscious and on Friday morning he passed
to that slumber which knows no waking in this world. Mr. Elliott was about
40 years of age. He was a good citizen and was esteemed by all his
neighbors and friends. The funeral was held last Sunday at the Cherry
Flats Baptist Church. (Tuesday, February 14, 1894, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Eva Bates
Mrs. George Bates died at her home at Stokesdale Junction yesterday, of
pneumonia. Her maiden name was Eva Grinnell. She was a sister of Mr.
Charles E. Grinnell. The funeral is to be held tomorrow afternoon at 2
o’clock. (Tuesday, February 21, 1894, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Daniel Clarke Rumsey
Mr. Daniel Clarke Rumsey died at his residence in Sullivan township last
Saturday morning, at the age of about 24 years. He had been in poor health
for some years, but notwithstanding this fact his death was quite unexpected.
Mr. Clarke was the only child of ex Commissioner Charles M. Rumsey. He
leaves a widow and an infant child. (Tuesday, February 21, 1894, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Henry Lohman
Fall Brook Conductor Henry Lohman of way freight No. 42, was instantly
killed last Wednesday forenoon at Kendall’s station. He was walking on top
of the train when he slipped and fell between the cars and was horribly
mutilated. He had been employed on the road for several years. He
leaves a wife and child in Corning. He was 27 years old. (Tuesday,
February 21, 1894, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Henry Hanwell
Mrs. Henry Hanwell died suddenly at her home in Blossburg last Wednesday.
(Tuesday, February 21, 1894, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. C. F. Nowlan
Mr. C. F. Nowlan, a leading grocery man in Blossburg, died a few days ago at
the age of 41 years. (Tuesday, February 21, 1894, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
George A. Kingsland
Last Wednesday George A. Kingsland, aged 16 years, son of Mr. John C.
Kingsland, of Gillett’s, Bradford county, died of diphtheria. On Tuesday
of the week before Mr. Kingsland’s five year old daughter died of the same
disease, and the same day his one year old son to all appearances died of the
malady. Two coffins were procured, and when the body of the little boy,
whose apparent death had occurred some hours before, was being placed in the
little basket, the supposed corpse commenced coughing and some one present gave
him some water to drink. This brought on vomiting, and the child was thus
relieved of the poisonous mucous matter. Ever since then the child’s
condition has improved, and he is now on the road to health. (Tuesday,
February 21, 1894, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
John C. Williston
John C. Williston, Esq., a prominent citizen of Athens, Bradford county,
died last week Tuesday. He was a brother of the late Judge L. P.
Williston, of this borough. (Tuesday, February 21, 1894, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. H. P. Maine
Mrs. H. P. Maine, a daughter of Mr. O. V. Elliott, died in Mansfield last
Monday morning. She leaves four small children, two of them being twins
born a few days ago. (Tuesday, February 21, 1894, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss May Hammond
Last Monday morning a sensation was caused at Nelson by the death of Miss
May Hammond, daughter of Mr. John May Hammond, daughter of Mr. John M. Hammond,
who committed suicide by jumping into the Cowanesque river. Miss Hammond
got out of bed between five and six o’clock, and walked to the river in her
night-gown and threw herself into the water. Her brother found her body a
short time afterward in about two feet of water. Miss Hammond had been in
poor health for some time, and recently she had seemed to be mentally deranged
at times. She was about 43 years of age. (Tuesday, February 21,
1893, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Clara Voorhis
Tioga, Feb. 19.--The sudden death of Mrs. J. D. Voorhis, nee Clara Seagers,
which occurred at her late home in Athens, Pa., last Wednesday, cast a gloom
over this community. She was one of the most highly esteemed ladies in
this section. None knew her but to love her, for she always had a smile
and a kind word for everyone. Funeral services were held at her late home
in Athens on Friday, when her body was brought to the home of her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. E. Seagers, on Wellsboro street, where services were again held on
Sunday at 2 o’clock p. m. They were conducted by Rev. J. A. Elliott.
Fully 150 of her immediate friends gathered to pay her their last respects when
she was laid at rest in Evergreen cemetery. Mrs. Voorhis had been in
perfect health up to the noon of the day she died. She took with her an
infant daughter folded in her arms. The husband, parents and friends have
the heartfelt sympathy of all. Mrs. Voorhis was 37 years of age. W.
O. Russell. (Tuesday, February 21, 1894, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Eva Grinnell Bates
Mrs. Eva Grinnell Bates, wife of Mr. George Bates, died of pneumonia at her
home at Stokesdale Junction last week Tuesday at the age of 35 years. She
was faithful in the performance of all the duties of life, and she felt a deep
interest in the welfare of those around her and in the furtherance of any good
work. She became a Christian when very young and united with the
Presbyterian Church of this borough, and she was one of its most exemplary
members. Her early death is a great bereavement to her husband and four
young sons. The funeral was held last Thursday, Rev. Dr. A. C. Shaw
conducting the service. (Tuesday, February 28, 1894, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Erastus Hill
Mrs. Erastus Hill died last Friday morning at her home in Waverly, NY, of
pneumonia, aged 87 years. She had been a resident of Waverly for about 21
years, but previously she resided in this county for more than 40 years.
She was a sister of Messrs. Richard and George D. Keeney, both of whom are well
known in this region. Mrs. Hill was widely known and greatly esteemed.
She leaves an aged husband and three children, two daughters and one son.
She was a member of the Methodist Church. The funeral was held at Waverly
last Sunday. (Tuesday, February 28, 1894, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Joseph Patterson
Mr. Joseph Patterson, aged 24 years, who formerly resided at Blossburg, was
fatally injured at Trout Run last week Monday. He was engaged in hauling
logs, when the sled-runner struck a rut and caused Patterson to be thrown
forward off the load. He scrambled to his feet only to meet a horrible
death. He was caught between the logs and a bank, and his head and body
were badly mangled. His scalp was nearly torn off, his back was broken and
his right leg was broken in three places. He was taken to the Blossburg
hospital, but he lived only a few hours. The remains were taken to Wayne
county for interment. (Tuesday, February 28, 1894, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Alexander Stull
Last Sunday morning Mrs. Alexander Stull and her daughter, Miss Annie, and
Mrs. William Spencer were driving from Canton to Ogdensburg. While they
were crossing the Northern Central railway tracks near the Disciple church a
freight train under full speed struck the sleigh. Mrs. Stull was instantly
killed and her daughter was badly injured. Mrs. Spencer saw the train and
jumped in time to save herself. The horse was killed, and the sleigh was
smashed into a thousand pieces. Mrs. Stull was about 42 years of age.
(Tuesday, February 28, 1894, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Male and female Stebbins
The only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Stebbins, of Sabinsville, died last
Thursday of diphtheria. She was about 12 years of age. Their two
sons were also sick with the same disease. One son about six years of age
died last Monday morning. Four other cases of the disease have developed
in that neighborhood. (Tuesday, February 28, 1894, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Jared Butler
Mr. Jared Butler, who died at the home of his son-in-law, Mr. Harvey
Merritt, in Farmington, last week Monday, was nearly 99 years of age, his
birthday failing some time in June. He was a most remarkable man, being
active in business most of his days and retaining all his faculties up to the
last. Many years ago he owned and managed a saw-mill at Nelson. He
had no serious sickness, but complained of feeling cold, and soon after he
expired. Mr. Butler leaves two sons and six daughters. The funeral
was held last week Tuesday. (Tuesday, February 28, 1894, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. William E. Redington
Mr. William E. Redington, a native of this borough, aged 40 years, was
killed at Payette, Idaho, on the 19th instant while he was at work digging a
well. A half barrel bucket filled with earth fell 40 feet and struck Mr.
Redington on the head, crushing his skull. He died in 10 minutes after the
accident. He leaves an aged mother, a widow and three children. Mr.
Redington had been principal of the Payette schools, but adverse fortune had
compelled him to turn to day labor, and he was digging the well for a neighbor.
He is spoken of as an excellent citizen. (Tuesday, March 7, 1894, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Thomas Driscoll
Mr. Thomas Driscoll, a well known citizen of Morris Run, died on the 23d
ultimo, at the age of 88 years. He was born at Cork, Ireland, and he came
to this country in 1839 and located at Corning, NY. In 1849 he came to
this county and settled at Blossburg. A few years later he purchased a
tract of wild land in Warren and transformed it into a fine farm. He was
intelligent, industrious, genial and honest, and his circle of friends was
consequently very large. (Tuesday, March 7, 1894, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. George W. Phelps
Mrs. George W. Phelps died at Westfield last Wednesday in the 87th year of
her age. The funeral was held last Saturday, and the remains were interred
at Osceola. (Tuesday, March 7, 1894, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. H. F. Mack
Mr. H. F. Mack who was familiarly known as “Curry” died at his home near
Knoxville a few days ago, of pneumonia. He was about 33 years of age.
Mr. Mack was greatly esteemed by all who knew him. (Tuesday, March 7,
1894, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Queal O. Richmond
Mrs. Queal O.(?) Richmond, was found dead in her bed last week Sunday
morning at Jackson Summit, where she was visiting friends. She was about
89(or 80) years of age and was one of the pioneers of Jackson township.
(Tuesday, March 7, 1894, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Robert Lloyd
Mrs. Robert Lloyd died at her home in Delmar last Monday morning, of
consumption, after a long sickness. She was 62 years of age. She was
a woman of intelligence refinement and pure Christian character. Her
husband and one daughter and one son survive her. The funeral is to be
held this afternoon, and the interment will be in the cemetery in this borough.
(Tuesday, March 7, 1894, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Anson Cass
In Farmington, Pa., February 11, 1894, Mrs. Anson Cass, aged 69 years.
(Tuesday, March 7, 1894, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. F. D. Boom
At Little Marsh, Pa., February 28, 1894, of heart disease, Mrs. J. D. Boom,
aged 23 years. (Tuesday, March 7, 1894, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Clark Cummings
In Farmington, Pa., March ?, 1894, Clark, son of C. G. Cummings, aged 18(?)
months. (Tuesday, March 7, 1894, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Eliza Short
At Chatham Valley, Pa., February 26, 1894, Mrs. Eliza Short, aged ? years.
(Tuesday, March 7, 1894, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Leon Wass
At Little Marsh, Pa., March ?, 1894, Leon, son of Philip Wass, aged ?
months. (Tuesday, March 7, 1894, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
Charles Shumway
Charles, the 14 year old son of Mr. George Shumway, died last Friday evening
at the home of his grandfather, Mr. W. P. Shumway, after a long sickness.
About a year ago the lad was knocked down by a sheep, and he then sustained
injuries which are thought to have been the primary cause of his death. He
had been a great sufferer for several months. The funeral was held last
Sunday, Rev. A. C. Shaw conducting the service. (Tuesday, March 14, 1894,
The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Clark W. Barlow
Eau Claire, Wis., March 7.--Mr. Clark W. Barlow died at his residence in
this city last Monday evening, March 5th, at half past nine. The funeral
at the Lake street Methodist Episcopal church this afternoon was largely
attended. The discourse by Rev. Mr. Case was very appropriate and
eloquent. The floral tributes were beautiful, and the music was all that
could be desired. Mrs. Barlow and her son Fred will accompany the body to
their old home in Pennsylvania, departing at 11 o’clock this evening, and the
remains will be interred in the Keeneyville cemetery. Mr. Barlow was born
near Wellsboro in the year 1823(or 1828) and resided there continuously for more
than half a century. He received his education at the old historic academy
on the hill in that village. On September 1st, 1853, he was married to
Miss Mary Gee, who, with two sons, survives him. It is unnecessary to
recount Mr. Barlow’s many virtues. They are well known to his Tioga county
friends, and will be remembered by his many new friends in the West. His
honesty and uprightness were never brought in question, nor had he an enemy in
the world. He was among those venturesome spirits who, in quest of gold,
crossed the great plains and pathless Sierras inhabited only by wild animals and
wilder Indians, when that vast empire beyond the Mississippi was little known to
man. Later, he served his country faithfully and well as a member of the
136th regiment of Pennsylvania infantry, receiving an honorable discharge when
that regiment was mustered out of the service. Later still, he was a
prospector in the Black hills of Dakota, engaged in business in this city, a
grocer in Seattle and finally had entered land in Oregon; but his health
failing, he returned to his home in Eau Claire, where, confined in doors the
past 7 or 8 months, his strength gradually gave way until life’s volume closed
in death. He suffered intensely and died like a martry, firm in the
Christian faith. E. S. C. (Tuesday, March 14, 1894, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Louisa Bostwick
At Tioga Junction, Pa., March 7, 1894, of typhoid pneumonia, Mrs. Louisa
Bostwick, aged nearly 53 years. (Tuesday, March 14, 1894, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. A. A. Warren
At Tioga, Pa., March 4, 1894, Mrs. A. A. Warren, aged 36 years.
(Tuesday, March 14, 1894, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Frances Elliott
Frances, the bright 15 year old daughter of Mrs. Amelia D. Elliott, died
last Sunday afternoon at the home of Mr. Charles Fischler, at Williamsport.
She was sick only a few days with a disease of the bowels. The funeral was
held yesterday afternoon. Frances was known as a remarkably intelligent
child. (Tuesday, March 21, 1894, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
Mr. George Thompson
Mr. George Thompson, of this borough, died last Saturday night from a third
stroke of paralysis. He had been in failing health for several years.
His age was 73 years. The funeral was held last Sunday afternoon in the
church at Welsh Settlement. Mr. Thompson was a native of Herkimer county,
NY. He came here when quite young, however, and was engaged in farming for
many years. (Tuesday, March 21, 1894, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Joseph Barker
Mr. Joseph Barker was found dead in his bed last Saturday morning at the
home of his sister, Mrs. Casbeer, in Osceola. He was on the street the day
before apparently feeling as well as usual, and he ate supper in his accustomed
cheerful mood. Mr. Barker was a genial, intelligent citizen. He
possessed considerable inventive genius, and he secured some years ago several
valuable patents on milling machinery. Mr. Barker leaves two children--Mr.
John R. Barker, of St. Paul, Minn., and Mrs. E. B. Webb, of Chicago, IL.
(Tuesday, March 21, 1894, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Hazel Craig
Hazel Craig, the young colored woman who was shot by Bert Peterson at Canton
recently, died last week Sunday at her home in Canandaigua, NY. (Tuesday,
March 21, 1894, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
C. S. Budding
Lieutenant C. S. Budding, late of the 45th Pennsylvania Volunteers, died at
his home in Wrightsville, Lancaster county, on the 12th instant. He
enlisted in Company K, under Captain Rambo, September 9, 1861. In March,
1862, young Budding--he was then barely 21 years of age--was promoted from 1st
Sergeant to Second Lieutenant, and a few days later he was appointed 1st
Lieutenant, and had the distinguished honor of being selected by Colonel Welsh
to act as Adjutant of the regiment, and served in that capacity until the
expiration of his term of enlistment, October 20, 1864. Adjutant Budding
was severely wounded at South Mountain. He was a good soldier and a
general favorite with his comrades--officers and men. His duties as
Adjutant of course made him a conspicuous character in the regiment, and the
survivors of the 45th in Tioga county will readily call to mind the spruce,
soldierly figure of Calvin C. Budding as he gracefully sainted the Colonel on
dress-parade 30 years ago. (Tuesday, March 21, 1894, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Isaac Benson
Last week Sunday morning Mr. Isaac Benson, a prominent citizen of
Coudersport, Potter county, died at the age of 77 years. For nearly 50
years Mr. Benson was a leading lawyer in Potter county, and he amassed a
handsome fortune. In 1856 he was elected a Representative in the
Legislature and in 1859 he was elected State Senator. (Tuesday, March 21,
1894, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
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