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North Main Street Athens PA |
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Tri County Clippings- Page One Hundred Thirty Five |
| These obituaries are presented in scrapbook order. I can't think of a better way of understanding a community than by reading an obituary scrapbook. |
HELD, MRS. EMILY
Mrs. Emily Held, wife of Fred D. Held, and youngest daughter
of Mr. William Keeler, of this village died at her home on North Main street
on Tuesday morning, May 26th, at the age of 41 years. She was attacked
two weeks since with bilious fever, which culminated in typhoid pneumonia
and the termination of her life. She was woman of sterling worth
and a devoted member of St. Mathew’s Episcopal church. The obsequies
were attended at the residence at 3 o’clock p.m. on Thursday. A husband
and two little boys have the extended sympathy of many friends.
DREW, HARRY
Shortly after ten o’clock last evening (Tuesday, Oct. 21st) Harry
Drew died at his residence on Wyoming street after an illness of five weeks
of a complication of diseases.
Mr. Drew came here six years ago from Wilkes-Barre, having removed
to the latter place from Athens, Pa., and was engaged extensively in the
sewing machine business. He was always kind, obliging and genial,
both in a business and social way, and made many warm personal friends.
He was married about three years ago and the union was blessed by two bright
little children, twins, who were soon, however, taken from them by death.
To his young wife he was devoted, and his loss to her is irreparable.
He was one of the kindest sons, and it was always his highest pleasure
to administer to the happiness and comfort of his father and mother.
About five weeks ago he was taken ill of inflammation of the bowels and
kidney, since which time he has been confined to his bed. Although
at times suffering greatly he never complained. Yesterday morning
he seemed better and was bright and cheerful; but in the afternoon a change
took place for the worse and he sank rapidly. He seemed to realize
that the end was near, and called his wife and mother to him and bade them
good-bye, saying he was ready to go and had no fear of death—for he trusted
implicitly and with a simple child like faith in Him who maketh not afraid.
He was a member of the Baptist church, but always attended the Presbyterian
church here. At the time of his death he was thirty three years of
age. He leaves besides his wife, father and mother, three sisters
and four brothers.
YOUNG, GEORGIA A.
DIED: In this village, Feb. 26, 1878, Georgia A. Young,
eldest daughter of S.B. Young, aged 24 years and 14 days.
Though for weeks not unexpected, it pains us to have to announce
the death of Miss Georgia A. Young, eldest daughter of Mr. S. B. Young,
of this village, which took place on Tuesday evening, Feb. 26th.
She was one of the most amiable young ladies the world ever knew—such as
none knew but to love and respect. She bore her illness and suffering
with unexampled patience and fortitude, and her untimely death is not only
a grief to her own family relatives, but to an entire community.
Though cut short in a life so full of promise and worth, we believe she
has found a better abiding place. The funeral services will take
place at the residence of the family, on Church street, today (Friday)
at 2 o’clock P.M.
CRAWFORD, HENRY – SUICIDE
Henry Crawford, long known in this village, as the crippled vender
of peanuts, confectionery, and other small wares, was found hanging by
the neck, with life extinct on Wednesday morning, in his little place of
business on the bridge. It was not generally known, but now transpires
that he had been in a despondent mood, and made frequent threats and even
attempts at his own life. Besides being confined to the use of a
crutch, he had a serious impediment in his speech, he had never learned
to read or write, and had been heard to express himself as tired of this
life. Notwithstanding, he was industrious and fairly prosperous in
his little business. The taking of his own life was a premeditated
act. Only the day previous, he had visited one of the drug stores
and offered ten dollars for something that would kill him in two hours
time. He was not regarded as in earnest, but during the day he had
placed a hook in the ceiling overhead in his store from which he was found
suspended by a cord next morning. He was little past 21 years of
age and leaves a mother and young sister. His father was a soldier
in the late war, and died but a few years since.
TOWNER, LEWIS F.
Died in Sheshequin, Sept. 7th 1884, of cholera infantum, Lewis
F., youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Towner, aged three years seven months
and twenty-seven days.
DELANO, MRS. AGNES
Mrs. Agnes Delano died suddenly Wednesday evening from disease
of the brain. She leaves a husband and two children to mourn her
loss. Her remains will be interred to-day in Owego, N.Y.
WHITE, MRS. LIZZIE
Died in this borough, on the 18th, Mrs. Lizzie, wife of Fred
White, aged 25 years. Funeral at the house at 2 o’clock this afternoon.
HURLEY, MRS. CORNELIUS
Died, Tuesday, April 2d, 1885, Mrs. Cornelius Hurley, aged thirty
two years. The deceased lady, who was born in this vicinity, and
had lived the years of her married life in this town, was well-known and
highly respected by all classes of our citizens for her many admirable
qualities of mind and heart.
After an illness of seven weeks, borne with Christian patience
and fortitude, during which hope struggled with despair in the minds of
those who ministered at her bed-side, she resigned her spirit into the
hands of her Maker. Three young children remain behind whose tender
years render it impossible that they should fully realize their immeasurable
loss.
The high esteem in which the deceased lady was held was evidenced
in the deep depression which pervaded the entire community at the announcement
of her death, in the wide-spread sympathy of which the bereaved husband
was the recipient, but more especially in the large concourse of friends
who assembled at her funeral to testify by their presence their respect
for her memory.
The funeral services, which took place on Thursday, April 4th,
too late to receive a notice in our last week’s issue, were held in the
Catholic church, (of this town), and were conducted with all the solemnity
and impressiveness peculiar to the ritual of that church. The church
was thronged on the occasion, and after a touching and eloquent tribute
had been paid to her memory by the pastor, Rev. John Costello, the remains,
followed by a long line of carriages, were deposited in the family lot
in the Catholic cemetery, at Sayre.
DE WITT, TOM
Death of “Tom” DeWitt – One of the Bravest Engineers Who Ever
Controlled a Locomotive.
Susquehanna, PA, Nov. 1,--Tom DeWitt, a world-famous Erie engineer,
died at his home here on Thursday morning of congestion of the brain.
For thirty years he was on the road, and gained a great reputation as a
courageous and skillful engineer. He never knew what fear was.
He faced death many a time without trembling. He was running Erie
12 when she met with the terrible disaster at Tioga in February, 1881.
At Hornellsville in a recent smash up he saw his nephew killed before his
eyes. In the great tunnel light near Binghamton he ran his engine
against one the opposing force and derailed it. He (DeWitt) was a
small thin man, with piercing black eyes and very social manners.
He was obliged to give up night running a short time since on account of
his health, and was accordingly promoted to be a tester of engines along
the road. He leaves two sisters in this city, where he was born,
Miss Bessie DeWitt, a teacher in the high school, and Mrs. Charles Pierce,
of Exchange street. He was a prominent member of several railway
organizations, and had considerable insurance on his life. His great
popularity will no doubt cause a large attendance at his funeral, which
occurs at Owego this (Saturday) afternoon.
TUTTLE, BLANCHE
Scranton, Pa., Dec. 20--Blanche, the only daugher of Jasen and
Miranda Tuttle, of this city, died on Wednesday last of that dread disease,
diptheria, aged two years, three months and fourteen days. The interment
was in Dunmore cemetery.
SPAULDING
Charles Spaulding returned from his southern trip on Friday last.
He went to Thurston, Texas, intending to bring home the remains of his
brother, George W. Spaulding, an engineer on the Texas Southern railroad,
who was killed near that place a few months ago. In informs us that
the remains cannot be shipped under one year.
STICKELS, MRS. ANNA E.
Mrs. Anna E. Stickels, wife of Jacob Stickels, Sr., died at their
residence on Satterlee street, on Wednesday last, aged seventy-three years.
Her funeral took place from the house on Friday at 2 p.m.
HERRICK, E. C.
We are pained to notice the death of E. C. Herrick, one of Athen’s
oldest and most respected citizens, who died at his residence on Tuesday
last, aged seventy years. His funeral occurred on Thursday at 1 p.m.
HODGE, BEAULA
July 9th—Beaula, daughter of Andrew and Sarah Hodge, aged 1 year,
1 month and 8 days.
DORAN, MISS LIZZIE
We are pained to notice the death of Miss Lizzie Doran, daughter
of our well-known townsman, Michael Doran, which took place on Monday last
at Waverly, N.Y., where she was being treated for dropsy. Lizzie
had attained the age of nineteen years, and was indeed one of God’s noble
women and beloved by all who knew her. Her funeral occurred at the
Catholic cemetery on Wednesday at 10 a.m., the attendance being the largest
that has been seen in Athens for years. The floral offerings were
grand indeed. To Mr. Doran and family goes out the most heartfelt
sympathy of our people in their great bereavement.
SHENNAN, BENJAMIN
Benjamin Shennan, one of the oldest residents of this village,
died on Tuesday night last, aged seventy-five years. His funeral
took place from the house on Thursday at 4 p.m., Rev. Mr. Hand officiating.
It was well attended.
PAUL, ALEXANDER
Alexander Paul, one of the most respected citizens of Athens
township, died very suddenly on Wednesday evening last. He had been
to the village and returned home in time to do his chores, when he went
to bed and soon after his wife, hearing him groaning hastened to his bedside,
after which he gasped out twice and was gone. His funral occurred
on Saturday and was very largely attended.
ROOKS, EDWIN D.
Edwin D. Rooks, of the firm of Rooks & Brown bakers and confectioners
in Cortland, died at the Messenger House in that village, on Tuesday morning,
May 12th, the result of a severe attack of typhoid fever. He was
a man of genial, pleasing ways, had many friends, who will sympathize with
his afflicted wife and parents. He was thirty-three years of age.
He was formerly employed in the bakery of W. H. Van Etten in
this village, and while living here in 1882, was married to Miss Addie
Brown, daughter of Mr. Roswell Brown, and in the spring of 1884 removed
to Cortland. While living here he was earnestly interested in the
Moravia Fire Department, and was a member of Fitts Steamer Co., a relation
he still held at the time of his death.
The remains were brought to this village for interment, and the
funeral services held at the house of Mr. Brown, his father-in-law, on
West Cayuga street, at 9 o’clock P.M. on Thursday, Rev. Geo. H. Bailey
officiating.
MYERS, JOHN
John Myers, an old and respected citizen of this village, died
at his residence on Main street on Tuesday last, aged sixty years.
His funeral took place from the house on Thursday and was largely attended.
MYERS, MRS. JOHN
The townspeople were greatly surprised to learn of the death
of Mrs. John Myers, who died at the residence of her son-in-law, B. F.
Haupt Thursday last, aged fifty-seven years. Mrs. Myers survived
her husband just one week, his death occurring March 26. Mr. and
Mrs. Myers have been residents of our village for ??? years, and were among
our best ???. Her funeral occurred from the house. (Handwritten
date April 2, 1885).
SPAULDING, CAPTAIN EDWIN A.
Captain Edwin A. Spaulding died at the Packer Hospital, Sayre,
Tuesday morning, October 13th. Mr. Spaulding was born in Athens township,
and his earlier years were spent here. He was a young man of excellent
disposition and habits, always studious in his school days and ambitious
and perservering in his business methods, when the cares of life laid its
burdens on him. His social qualities made for him warm and endearing
friends in whose associations he seemed to take his chiefest delight.
When the war broke out he was serving as deputy sheriff of Bradford
county, under his father, A. Hanson Spaulding. He enlisted in the
service as First Lieutenant of Company I, One Hundred Forty-first Pennsylvania
Volunteers, August, 21st, 1862, and was a good soldier all the way through.
He was wounded at the battle of Chancellorsville, Va., May 3d, 1863, and
again in the Wilderness, May 5th, 1864, and he was discharged on account
of the latter wound, December 16th, 1864. He was promoted to Captain,
December 10th 1862. Returning to Athens from the army he was engaged
with others in the organization of the First National Bank, and was made
its first cashier, which position he held until 1871, when he resigned
and accepted the position of cashier of the Second National Bank of Wilkes-Barre.
His duties there were very arduous and he applied himself so incessantly
to business that his health gave away and he was obliged to resign and
look for relief in a change of business. He has since been engaged
in a store at Forty Fort, until his last fatal illness came upon him.
In summing up a life so eventful in public and private service, it will
leave its impress of fond memories that will be highly appreciated by the
whole community and cherished by his friends. His funeral was attended
from the residence of his uncle Ralph Tozer, yesterday (Friday), at twelve
o’clock, noon, the Masonic fraternity having charge of the services and
Rev. Mr. Morrow and Rev. H. W. Hand officiating. It was very largely
attended.
He leaves a wife and three children who have the sincere sympathies
of our whole community in this their sever affliction. Captain Spaulding
was one of the organizers of Perkins Post, G.A.R., and its first Commander,
and he has kept his membership here up to the time of his death, preferring
the associations of his comrades in arms to all others.
BEAM, MRS. ALBERT L.
Mary F., wife of Albert L. Beam, died at the home of her father,
Esquire Northrup, in this village, on Monday afternoon last, aged 27 years.
Mrs. Beam was born in this town, and was the youngest of a family
of eight children. She was well known in the village and highly esteemed
by a large circle of friends, for her many good qualities of mind and heart.
In the spring of 1879 she made a public profession of her faith in Christ,
and united with the Presbyterian church in this village. In her christian
life she has developed the character of a true christian woman. She
was humble and unostentatious, but faithful and earnest. She loved
her church and its ordinances, and her place was rarely vacant at any of
its services. For years she was a member of the Sabbath school, first
as a scholar and then as a teacher, and in both positions she was faithful
and efficient. She was married one year ago. On the first of
April last she was taken with the fatal disease consumption, which rapidly
did its work. She bore her sufferings with christian patience and
fortitude.
Her death was a happy one. She met the dread messenger
calmly—even joyfully. One by one she called her family to her bedside
and bade them farewell, assuring them that her Savior was with her, and
then fell asleep in his arms. Her funeral occurred on Wednesday afternoon,
the day before the first anniversary of her marriage. The services
were conducted by her pastor, and attended by a large concourse of people,
who thus testified of their esteem for the deceased, and their sympathy
for her bereaved family.
WELCH, FREDDIE
Died—In this place, Dec. 26th, 1875, Freddie, only son of Fred
and Altha Welch, aged 9 years, 4 months, and 4 days.
HEAD, MRS. MARY
Mrs. Mary, the esteemed wife of Arthur Head, attorney-at-law
and Court reporter, died Monday morning last, August 17th, at seven o’clock,
aged thirty-one years. She was the only daughter of Avery Frisk,
Esq. of Montrose, well-known here as the architect and superintendent of
construction of the county jail. She graduated at the Susquehanna
Collegiate Institute, this place, in 1873, and has a large circle of friends
who were her classmates. She afterwards taught in the graded school
at Montrose. She was married to Mr. Head in 1880, whose acquaintance
she made while both were students at the Institute, which mutually ripened
into love. She was a most excellent and exemplary Christian wife
and mother. Her early death is peculiarly sad, as she leaves, beside
a devoted husband, four small children, the youngest but a few days old,
and she will be sincerely mourned by a large circle of friends. Her
husband has the sympathy of our entire community. Funeral ceremonies
were observed at her late residence on Tuesday afternoon, largely attended
by relatives and friends. Rev. J. S. Stewart, D.D. conducted the
services, and delivered a comforting and sympathetic address. Her
remains were buried in Riverside Cemetery this place.
KINNER, OLIVE
Miss oLIve Kinner died at Lincoln, Nebraska, last Saturday, and
her remains were brought here and buried Thursday afternoon at two o'clock.
She had been frail for a long time, and her mother and herself had gone
to this western retreat for a temporary home, hoping that the change of
climate might be beneficial to her health. This was the case for
a time, and her friends were hopeful that she might be fully restored.
Her brother, F. L. Kinner, one week ago went out to visit them, also expecting
that a short vacation would recuperate his own energies. But he only
arrived there in time to see his sister in her last hours, and to sit with
the maternal watcher in vigils of affection around the dying bed of her
they so fondly cherished. She was conscious till the last, and her
latest hours were made peaceful in the serene trust of a Christian faith
and the encircling companionship of kindred hearts.
Miss Olive had such a sweet, lovable nature that drew around
her a large circle of friends. Her frail health was a constant source
of solicitude, and the cheerful grace with which she bore her sufferings
made every one admire her fortitude.
There was a sad company of friends at the station Wednesday night,
waiting past the midnight hour to receive the remains, and mingle their
sympathetic sorrow with the two mourners that brought the precious dust
back to their native home. The funeral, Thursday afternoon , was
very largely attended, the Rev. Mr. Ryder, of the M.E. church, officiating.
The friends of the deceased are assured that they have the sincere sympathy
of our whole community.
JENNY, ELMER
Elmer Jenny, a young man about twenty-four years of age, who
has been residing with his brother Lorrin, on High street in this place,
was drowned while bathing in the Chemung river, on the west side, just
above Jarry Burk’s house, Sunday afternoon about three o’clock. His
brother and several other young men were in the water with him, but it
seems only one of the party could swim, which probably accounts for their
not being able to effect a rescue. Notwithstanding repeated warnings
from his companions, he got out where the water was deep and swift and
was caught and bourne under by the current. The body was recovered
soon after the accident, and was taken to the residence of his brother.
His parents in East Smithfield were notified and reached here Monday morning.
The deceased was a worthy and industrious young man, and leaves many friends
to mourn his untimely end.
THOMPSON, SAMUEL
Samuel Thompson died at the residence of his son-in-law, I. Potter,
on Main street, Wednesday. The deceased was born at Montery, Berkshire
county, Mass., and was in the eighty-first year of his age. He had
been in rather poor health for some time past, and on the 9th of December
fell and broke his hip, which was probably the real cause of his sudden
death. A few days ago, he gave directions for a pair of crutches,
thinking he would be able to get around again, but in a few days he was
taken worse and died in convulsions.
BROWN, CHARLES R.
Charles R. Brown, late of Nichols, N.Y., and formerly of North
Towanda, this county, died at the residence of his son, Dr. F. W. Brown,
in this borough, Monday afternoon, aged eighty years. The funeral
occurred Thursday afternoon.
FOUR SUICIDES IN ELMIRA IN THREE DAYS--TWO OF THEM WERE WOMEN, AND TWO WERE MEN, AND ALL OF THEM APPEARED TO BE WEARY OF LIFE.
BALDWIN, MRS. CARRIE PERKINS
Choosing rather to end her life than to remain in this world
of trouble, Mrs. Carrie Perkins Baldwin, formerly of Granville, Pa., but
more recently of this city, drank a quantity of laudanum and then placed
a shawl around her neck and while under the influence of the drug slowly
strangled to death while in a room in the Hotel Smith, during last Saturday
night or Sunday morning. The woman had made every preparation and
that the act was premeditated and carefully planned, there is no doubt.
Mrs. Baldwin was formerly employed at the Gleason health resort,
but one week ago Wednesday left there claiming that she was ill, and went
to the Arnot-Ogden hospital, where her case was registered as hysteria.
Saturday she left and went to the Smith hotel where she secured a room
and registered as Mrs. Carrie Baldwin, Granville, Pa. Saturday evening
she went to the Elmira Savings bank and withdrew $118, and taking $103
of it, deposited it with the Mechanics’ society on Carroll street to the
credit of Mary A. Butler. She also purchased a large trunk, which
was delivered at her room and the woman neatly packed all her belongings
after attiring herself ready for the final summons, which she was soon
to inflict upon herself. After 9:30 o’clock Saturday night, nothing
was seen or heard from the woman until Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock,
when Miss Florence Burley, an employee at the hotel, opened the door of
the room occupied by Mrs. Baldwin with a pass key and found the woman apparently
kneeling beside the bed as if praying. The girl informed Mrs. Smith,
who found that the woman was dead.
Coroner Westlake was summoned, and found that the life had been
extinct for a number of hours, for rigor mortis had already set in, although
not pronounced. Around the neck of the woman was a shawl strap fastened
with a slipping noose, while the other end had been fastened to a post
at the head of the oak bedstead. Beside the bed sat a bottle containing
a small quantity of laudanum and it probable that the woman first drank
this and then strangled herself.
A note was also found, which read:
Mr. Harrington:
Dear Sir—Please bury me beside my father and mother. You
can collect the pay from my husband. Every man should bury his wife.
CARRIE PERKINS BALDWIN
An envelope addressed to Mrs. M. J. Butler, Cooper’s Plains,
but containing no letter, was also found. Mrs. Butler was communicated
with and came to this city and proved to be a sister of Mrs. Baldwin.
She was the same person to whose credit the money was deposited at the
Elmira Mechanics’ society by Mrs. Baldwin. Mrs. Baldwin was formerly
Miss Carrie Perkins, daughter of Luther W Perkins, and was born in Bradford,
N.Y. There survive the father, L. W. Perkins, of Otsego county, one
brother Adelbert Perkins, of Cooper’s Plains, two sisters, Mrs. M. J. Howe,
of Syracuse, and Mrs. Butler of Cooper’s Plains. The husband is supposed
to be in Pennsylvania. The funeral of Mrs. Baldwin was held Thursday
morning at the Harrington undertaking parlors. The Rev. A. J. Saxe
officiated. Burial was in Woodlawn cemetery.
RIDALL, SAMUEL J.
Samuel J. Ridall, aged forty-seven years, who resided with his
wife at No. 111 Dewitt avenue, drank a deadly quantity of carbolic acid
Tuesday night while in the rear of the livery and hitching stable of J.
T. Parke, of Carroll street, and died a few minutes afterwards. Despondency
over illness is said to have been the cause.
Mr. Ridall had been employed by Orris Danks, a feed dealer on
Carroll street, for about two years. He was a good workman and well
liked by all with whom he came in contact. Sunday he was at home
with his wife and apparently in his usual good health. He left for
work Tuesday morning and was at home for dinner. He returned to his
home again in the afternoon and nothing was noted by Mrs. Ridall as being
out of the ordinary.
Tuesday, while he was at work he appeared downcast and brooding
over something. About 5 o’clock in the afternoon he entered the office
of Mr. Park and sat down in a chair. The man is claimed to have said,
“Here’s for six foot of earth to cover me.” He was noticed to be
in a dazed condition and when an investigation was made it was found that
the body was lifeless. Mrs. Ridall was sent for and Drs. R.R. Chilson
and C.L. Squire were summoned. It was at first thought that the man
had died from heart disease. The physicians found traces of carbolic
acid in the stomach. The cup at the well in the rear of the stables
also smelled of the deadly lotion.
Mr. Ridall formerly resided in Towanda, where he was well
and favorably known. He is survived by his wife, his mother Mrs.
E. A. Knapp, of Towanda, Pa., a daughter, Mrs. Alva Wood of New Haven,
Conn., who was the wife of Curtis Wood, Jr., who was killed while employed
on the Northern Central railroad one year ago last December, one son, Howard
Ridall, of New Haven, Conn., Mrs. Emma Murray, of Ulster, Pa., an aunt,
Mrs. F. G. VanDyke and Mrs. A. J. VanWinkle, cousins, who reside at Ulster,
Pa., Mrs. Henry Miller, an aunt at Towanda, Pa., and Mrs. Ernest Miller,
a cousin at Towanda. The funeral was held at the home on Detroit
avenue on Friday morning at 10 o’clock. The body was taken to Ulster,
Pa., for burial.
NICHOLS, EDWIN
Edwin Nichols, twenty-seven years of age, who resided with his
mother in a small house, just off from Cleveland avenue, near Rorick’s
glen, drank a quantity of laudanum Monday evening about 7 o’clock.
The young man was in debt and had been drinking heavily so it is claimed,
and became despondent over his condition and determined to end all.
From an early youth, Nichols was compelled to work. He
did not have an opportunity to secure an education, and so was obliged
to do anything in the way of manual labor which he could secure.
He had been employed as delivery boy for different local newspapers, at
Howell’s box factory and for a south side meat dealer. During the
past winter he secured a position in the mailing department of the Elmira
Advertiser, but the position was not to his liking and he wanted to find
other work.
Sunday night he left his humble home, telling his aged mother
that he was going to the Gospel mission and then to work. “Don’t
worry mother,” the boy said, “If I do not come home Monday, for I am going
to try and get another job where I can earn more money and pay off my debts.”
That is the last that the mother, Mrs. E. D. Watson, ever saw of her son
alive.
During the afternoon he applied at a drug store on the south
side and secured a bottle of laudanum, and going to the grocery store of
A. J. Drake, at No. 126 Pennsylvania avenue, said, “When I am thrown out
of a saloon it is about time to quit.” He attempted to swallow the
contents of the bottle, but was thwarted by Mr. Drake, who knocked the
bottle from his hands.
He left the store and went to another pharmacy, where he was
refused the drug, but procured two ounces of the deadly lotion at a drug
store on West Water street, signing his name and giving a plausable reason.
He then returned to the south side and entered a saloon, where he bid several
friends farewell, and again went to Drake’s store. This time he was
successful in swallowing the liquid before Mr. Drake could interfere.
Dr. Frederick C. Annabel was passing the store and he was summoned.
Mr. Drake notified police headquarters and Policement Bowne was soon at
the store. Everything possible was done to relieve Nichols’s condition.
He was removed to the Arnot-Ogden hospital, where all that medical science
could do was employed, but to no effect and on the following morning he
died.
After the young man had made the first attempt to end his life
Mr. Drake communicated with police headquarters and Policeman Bowne had
been dispatched to the scene, but did not arrive until after Nichols had
made the second attempt, which proved successful. Mrs. E. D. Watson,
mother of Nichols, was seen at her humble home, located some distance east
of Cleveland avenue, and before the woman had an opportunity to tell of
the life of her son, the Telegram representative was informed privately
that the mother did not know that her son had committed suicide and the
friends were afraid to inform her for she had a very weak heart, and it
was feared that if the added sorrow was heaped upon her that it would prove
fatal. She said that the boy’s father was residing in Corning, and
was married again. The lad had four half-brothers and two half-sisters
in the Crystal city. The funeral was held Thursday afternoon at the
house. Burial was in Woodlawn cemetery.
GILBERT, MISS GRACE O.
The body of Miss Grace O. Gilbert was laid at rest in Woodlawn
cemetery Friday afternoon. This marked the end of the earthly career
of a young woman who has suffered a continuous series of trouble from the
time she was a small girl, until last Tuesday morning, when she took fate
into her own hands and drank a deadly lotion of carbolic acid, which produced
the effect for which it was intended.
Grace Gilbert had always been unfortunate. During the first
nine years of her life all was well. She resided with her father
and mother in their comfortable home and she was the joy of their lives.
One bright morning, nineteen years go next fall, she was with her mother
and a number of young playmates going to Eldridge park to enjoy the day
at a picnic. She was skipping merrily along the Lackawanna railroad
tracks, when suddenly she was struck down by a locomotive. Both limbs
were crushed and it was found necessary to amputate them. The Lackawanna
company made provision for her, but she had been maimed for life.
For years she attended school, riding on a tricycle propelled by hand and
finally she took up dressmaking. Since the accident she has never
been entirely well. Her spine was injured and only last week she
was informed that she had curvature of the spine and tuberculosis.
The girl thought that she would also be insane and telephoned to Mrs. Coyle,
of Union place that she would rather die than live and be insane.
The girl secured two ounces of carbolic acid at a drug store
and on Tuesday morning went to Eldridge park, and choosing a site on the
park, and choosing a site on the wharf near the beautiful lake, drank the
contents of the bottle. She fell to the wharf unconscious.
She was thought to have fainted by James Pardo, an employee at the park,
and went to her assistance. He found that her condition was serious
and detected the smell of acid. He summoned several persons in the
vicinity and notified police headquarters. Several policemen and
Coroner John A. Westlake and his son, Dr. Alfred J. Westlake, were hurried
to the scene. Dr. Frank L. Christian, of the reformatory had also
been notified and was soon at the scene.
SANDERS/BOSTON – MARRIAGE
On Wednesday, 17th of October, at the Church of the Advent, Boxton,
Mass., by the Rev. Edward Benedict, Mr. Robert Sanders of Galt, to Nellie
L., youngest daughter of Edward Scott, Esq., Boston.
SAUNDERS/TAYLOR – MARRIAGE
At the Methodist Parsonage, West Flamboro, Oct. 24th, by Rev.
T. W. Jackson, Mr. Nelson Taylor of Galt, to Miss Isabell Saunders of the
same place.
BACON/CUDDEBACK – MARRIAGE
We are pleased to announce the marriage of Mr. W. N. Bacon to
Miss Anna Cuddeback both of this village. Mr. Bacon has recently
come among us, but has by his gentlemanly and courteous manner made hosts
of friends, all of whom wish him and his estimable wife unbounded success
and happiness through life.
PACKER/CUMMINGS – MARRIAGE
Miss Mary Packer, one of the wealthiest ladies in America, only
surviving child of the late Judge Asa Packer, proprietor of the Lehigh
Valley Railroad, was married, very privately, at the palatial residence
of the bride at Mauch Chunk on Wednesday afternoon last, to Charles H.
Cummings, of New York—The bride’s income is no less than $1,500 a day.
Mr. Cummings, the lucky bridegroom, is a self-made man. Starting
as a conductor on the Lehigh Velley Railroad, he has worked his way up
until he has become the head of the New York end of the same, and marries
a lady who is about as good proprietress of the whole line.
HEATH/MC CLEN – MARRIAGE
On Wednesday evening of this week occurred the marriage of Miss
Cora Heath and George McClen, both of this village, the ceremony being
performed by the Rev. James Ryder. A large number of friends and
relatives were present to witness the happy event, which took place in
the new M. E. Church, and was the first affair of the kind that ever occurred
in that structure. The newly married couple are well and favorably
known in this place, and their friends are innumerable. The presents
were many and very fine. Mr. and Mrs. McClen immediately left for
the Empire State, and will return in the near future and make Athens their
home. They have the best wishes of all.
HARDING/HICKEY - MARRIAGE
The wedding of our young friend, Edward Hickey, to Miss Eliza
Harding, took place at Paradise, Pa., at the residence of Rev. J.
Mc. A. Harding, the bride’s parents, Tuesday, June 2d, and they have returned
to town and taken rooms at the Stimson House. We wish them happiness
and a long prosperous life.
OSBORNE/LANDERS - MARRIAGE
In Owego, May 27th by Rev. Geo. Forsyth, Charles L. Osborne
of Athens, Pa., and Anna R. Landers of Owego, N.Y.
VAN LOAN/HEATH - MARRIAGE
On Wednesday evening last occurred the marriage of Miss Lizzie
Van Loan and Bion E. Heath, at the residence of the bride’s father, Daniel
Van Loan, on North street. The house was completely filled with friends,
who left many useful and costly presents as reminders of their esteem.
SAWYER – WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
On Tuesday evening last, June 23d, the many friends of Mr. and
Mrs. E. Sawyer gathered at their residence in Athens township to celebrate
the fifteenth anniversary of their marriage. Refreshments consisting
of ice cream, cake and other good things, were enjoyed by all, and the
evening was pleasantly spent in social intercourse. The guests departed
shortly after midnight, with wishes that the genial pair might live to
celebrate many more anniversaries of the joyful day that made them one
and leaving behind them the following substantial tokens of their regard:
George H. Sawyer, tinted celery dish; Jesse D. Sawyer, tinted jelly
dish; Mrs. H. M. Sawyer of Rochester, N.Y., solid silver napkin rings;
Miss Hattie Sawyer, square cake plate; the Misses Fannie Murray and Altie
Sawyer of Rochester, silver and china castor; J. L. Sawyer and wife, set
of tinted tumblers; N. V. Weller and wife, silver and crystal pickle castor;
Leart Weller and wife, handsome round fruit stand; F. S. Morley and wife,
tinted celery and salt boats; Mr. and Mrs. Kline, tinted cream pitcher
and spoon holder; Mr. J. And Miss Mazie Kline, tinted vinegar bottle; F.
N. Weller and wife, crystal and silver breakfast castor; George Campbell
set of variety individual butter plates; B. F. Brown and wife, handsome
cheese dish; Miss Jennie Loomis, handsome fruit plate and tinted sugar
bowl; Miss Louisa Weller, variety cake plate; Mrs. Mary Splann, handsome
water pitcher; Samuel VanWork and wife, large berry dish; F. E. Weller
and wife, full ice cream set; Wm. Underwood and wife, four silver coins;
Mrs. Mahala Weller, set of jelly glasses; Harry Weller, hand painted ink
well; Fred Weller, stereoscope and views; Emmit Smith, a silver coin; C.
A. Weller, wine pitcher and cup.
ELLIS – WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
The large residence of Mr. and Mrs. Sela Ellis, of Ellistown,
was filled with a notable assemblage of the oldest and most highly esteemed
families of Tioga County, mostly pioneers and their descendants, on Thursday
evening, it being the fiftieth anniversary of the wedding of Sela Ellis
and Rebecca A. Myers, February 19, 1835. There were four couples
present from Ellistown and East Waverly who had celebrated their golden
wedding.
MATTHEWS/CORBIN – MARRIAGE
Invitations are out for the marriage of Miss Carrie Matthews
and Mr. J. Leroy Corbin at the residence of the bride’s father, Mr. William
Matthews on Anthony avenue, Sayre, Pa., on Thursday, April 10, 1884.
About sixty invitations are issued and the invitations reach a large number
of the best citizens of this county.
KENNEDY/SCANLON – MARRIAGE
Tom Kennedy, the gentlemanly clerk at the Stimson house, has
taken unto himself a wife, the chosen lady being Miss Ella Scanlon, one
of the finest young ladies of Towanda. Mr. and Mrs. Kenedy carry
with them the kindest wishes of all out people for a happy voyage through
life. We, in common with hosts of others extend our congratulations.
COVENEY/FARR – MARRIAGE- AT ATHENS, PA
A VERY INTERESTING WEDDING THAT WAS CELEBRATED AT THAT PLACE
Feb. 14—The marriage of Dennis Coveney and Miss Lizzie, daughter of
Henry Farr, one of the most prominent farmers in this section, occurred
at St. John’s Catholic church, February 10, at 11 o’clock a.m. The
ceremony was performed by the Rev. J. L. Costello. The bride was
elegantly attired in blue silk and velvet. The groom wore the customary
suit of black. Miss Anna Far, sister of the bride, assisted as bridesmaid
and Jerry Coveney, brother of the groom, as best man. A large reception
was given at the bride’s home, where nearly eighty persons partook of a
very luxurious dinner. Among those present were guests from Elmira,
Waverly, Athens, Ulster and vicinity. Miss Jessie Hyatt Ransom, of
Ulster, delivered some beautiful and appropriate music. A large number
of elegant presents were presented to the bride. Among them were
an elegant set of silver knives and forks, J. J. Coveney, brother of the
groom; beautiful cut glass fruit dish, Miss Mary Coveney; one dozen silver
spoons, Miss Nora Handrahen, of Elmira, handsome linen tablecloth, Miss
Delia Reagan, Elmira; large parlor lamp, Mrs. C. Collins; dinner set of
china, Miss Anna C. Farr; large book entitled “Teaching truth by signs
and ceremonies”, Miss Ella Cronin, Smithfield; large studio lamp, Miss
Hannah Loomis, elegant silver butter dish, Miss Abbie Sullivan, Elmira;
one set of table knifes and forks by her aunt, Mrs. J. McCarthy; handsome
toilet set, Miss Ella Farr; elegant parlor lamp, Miss Anna Hayes; willow
chair, Mrs. John Coveney, Jr.. The happy couple departed for Boston
on train 3, taking with them the best wishes of their many friends and
relatives.
LINCOLN/HOOD – MARRIAGE
On Thursday, August 27th, 1885, byRev. James Ryder, Mr. Irvin
Lincoln of Athens, to Miss Carrie E. Hood of the same place. A few
of the relatives of the contracting parties gathered at the residence of
Mrs. C. E. Hood, on Bridge street, Thursday evening, to witness the ceremony
that made the above lady Mrs. Irvin Lincoln, the Rev. James Ryder officiating.
Mr. and Mrs. L. Left the same evening for a visit among relatives in the
Empire State.
COVNEY/COLLINS - MARRIAGE
James Coveney and Miss Nellie Collins were married at Owego on
Tuesday evening last. They are both of this place and their many
friends wish them a pleasant journey through life.
FENNEL/WELLES - MARRIAGE
At the home of the bride’s sister, Mrs. M. P. Murray, in Athens,
September 23d, 1885, by Rev. A. J. Fennel, Mr. George H. Fennel to Miss
Bessie Welles.
THORNE/THOMAS - MARRIAGE
Prof. A. P. Thomas, of this place was married to Miss Hattie
E. Mathews, of Hammonton, N. J., on Wednesday evening, Aug. 5th.
The ceremony took place at the home of the bride’s father, Prof. W. B.
Mathews, the Rev. W. J. Mewhinney officiating.
The bridal pair arrived at their home in this village on Tuesday
last, and on Wednesday evening the 12th, their house was the scene of a
very pleasant reception given them by their friends in this place.
The many fine presents received and cordial words of greeting spoken, testify
of the esteem in which Prof. Thomas is held in the community, and of the
kindly welcome given the bride whom he has brought to his home. The
following is the list of presents given at the wedding and at the reception.
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