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1888- Wellsboro Agitator - Obituaries
Mr. Julius C. Nichols
On the 20th ultimo Mr. Julius C. Nichols, adopted son of Mr. Gardner
Longwell, of Richmond, died of consumption, at the age of 30 years. He was
the fifth of seven brothers who have died in four years. (Tuesday, May 1,
1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Fred. Wheeler
Mr. Fred. Wheeler, a young man of 27 years, died at Gaines last week Sunday
of congestion of the lungs. Mr. Wheeler had been at work at Gaines for
some time. The remains were taken on Wednesday to Woodhull, NY, his former
home, for interment. (Tuesday, May 1, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. George Sidney Ransom
Mr. George Sidney Ransom, of Williamsport, a well-known lumberman, died last
Saturday afternoon in his 68th year. He had been sick all winter, but had
recovered sufficiently to be upon the streets last Thursday. Mr. Ransom
was well-known in this borough, where he frequently visited with his wife, who
is the daughter of Josiah Emery, Esq. Mr. Ransom located at Lawrenceville
in 1847, where he followed lumbering until 1861. He was a successful
business man and a Christian gentleman. His wife and one son and one
daughter survive him. (Tuesday, May 1, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Emma A. Dartt
Miss Emma A. Dartt, of Troy, Bradford county, daughter of Mrs. Harriet
Dartt, formerly of East Charleston, died last week Monday of erysipelas.
The Troy Gazette says: “She was one of the most estimable young ladies in
our village. Her gentle manners were the index of a heart that knew no
guile; a Christian lady who will be missed everywhere, in the town, in Church
and Sabbath school; always gentle, refined and the beloved of a wide circle.”
The funeral last Wednesday was largely attended. The remains were brought
to East Charleston for interment. (Tuesday, May 1, 1888, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Amanda Clark
At Sabinsville, Pa., April 9, 1888, Amanda Clark, aged 69 years.
(Tuesday, May 1, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Robert Davis
In Westfield, Pa., April 11, 1888, Robert Davis, aged 81 years.
(Tuesday, May 1, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Leon Kelts
At Knoxville, Pa., April 19, 1888, Leon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Kelts, aged
2 years. (Tuesday, May 1, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
Male Koon
At Knoxville, Pa., April 24, 1888, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. O. Koon.
(Tuesday, May 1, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. George W. Robertson
At Knoxville, Pa., April 23, 1888, Mr. George W. Robertson, formerly of
Round Top, Pa., aged 43 years, 7 months and 22 days. (Tuesday, May 1,
1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Cora Schofield
At Potter Brook, Pa., April 12, 1888, Cora Schofield, aged 23 years.
(Tuesday, May 1, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Edward B. Underhill
At Yorktown Station, NY, April 17, 1888, Edward B. Underhill, aged 79 years.
(Tuesday, May 1, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
William J. Finley
Col. William J. Finley, the millionaire brewer of Toledo, Ohio, died there
last Tuesday night, aged 69 years. He left the bulk of his property to
public and private charities. (Tuesday, May 8, 1888, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Clemence S. Lozier
Dr. Clemence S. Lozier, the eminent physician and advocate of woman
suffrage, and pioneer of the medical education of women in this country, died
recently at her home in New York city, aged 75. (Tuesday, May 8, 1888, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. William C. Blenis
Mr. William C. Blenis, a well-known photographer at Mansfield, died on the
27th ultimo, of consumption, at the age of 24 years. (Tuesday, May 8,
1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.) [Prospect Cemetery]
Mrs. Charles Burton
Mrs. Charles Burton, an amiable and respected resident of Lawrenceville,
died last Wednesday, of pneumonia, at the age of 76 years. (Tuesday, May
8, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Mary Bellinger
Mrs. Mary Bellinger died at the home of her brother, Mr. Asa Smith, in this
borough, last Thursday after a long illness. She was 64 years of age, and
she had resided in Charleston for many years. The funeral was held on
Saturday, Rev. H. M. Wolf conducting the service. The remains were
interred at the Dartt Settlement cemetery. Mrs. Bellinger was an estimable
woman. (Tuesday, May 8, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co,
Pa.)
Mr. Aaron Wood
Last week Monday evening Mr. Aaron Wood, an old and respected citizen of
Roseville, died very suddenly under peculiar circumstances. It is stated
that Mr. Wood was in the village store with a number of gentlemen, and that one
of the party was telling a very amusing story about a span of mules running
away. Mr. Wood was not a man who laughed much, but this story struck him
as immensely funny, and he laughed heartily. Suddenly he pitched over and
fell face downward upon the floor. He was quickly picked up and placed in
a chair, but it was found that he was dead. A doctor arrived a few minutes
afterward, but of course, too late. Mr. Wood was over 60 years of age, and
leaves a wife and several grown children. (Tuesday, May 8, 1888, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Margaret Middaugh
Mrs. Margaret Middaugh, aged about 50 years, wife of John Middaugh, drowned
herself in a cove at the rear of her residence at Tioga Junction on the morning
of the 20th ultimo. The Mansfield Advertiser says that she had not been
well for a long time and her mind had become affected. She had sometime
previously expressed an intention of drowning herself, to which little heed had
been given; but on awakening at four a. m. and finding her gone, Mr. Middaugh
began a search which soon resulted in finding her as above stated, she having
been dead apparently for two hours or more. She had evidently arisen,
dressed herself, and going out had neatly folded her shawl and hung it on the
fence, then plunged into water over four feet in depth. She leaves a son
and daughter, both married. (Tuesday, May 8, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Catharine Buckbee
In Farmington, Pa., April 29, 1888, Mrs. Catharine Buckbee, aged 84 years.
(Tuesday, May 8, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
L. R. Charles
At Sugar Hill, Schuyler county, NY, April 13, 1888, L. R. Charles, formerly
of Brookfield, Pa., aged 85 years. (Tuesday, May 8, 1888, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Joseph Emberger
At Mardin, Pa., April 23, 1888, Mrs. Joseph Emberger, aged 28 years.
(Tuesday, May 8, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Jacob Grantier
In Ulysses, Pa., April 19, 1888, Jacob Grantier, in the 77th year of his
age. (Tuesday, May 8, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co,
Pa.)
Luke VanGelder
In Lawrenceville, Pa., April 25, 1888, of pneumonia, Luke VanGelder, aged
42(or 43) years. (Tuesday, May 8, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
David McMaster
Hon. David McMaster, of Bath, NY, died on the 6th instant, at the age of 84
years. He had resided in Steuben county for many years, and he held the
office of County Judge and Surrogate for several terms. He was a man of
strict integrity and fair ability. (Tuesday, May 15, 1888, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Cynthia Pease
Mrs. Cynthia Pease, of Westfield, died at the residence of her grandson, Mr.
Delos Sutton, at Sunderlinville, last Friday. She was in her 89th year,
and she was one of the pioneers of that part of this county. She was a
sister of Messrs. Benjamin S. and Emmer Bowen. The funeral was held on
Sunday at it was largely attended. (Tuesday, May 15, 1888, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Robert Campbell
Mrs. Robert Campbell, of Nelson, who had been suffering with a cancer for a
long time, died last Wednesday. The funeral was held at the Presbyterian
church at Nelson on Thursday. (Tuesday, May 15, 1888, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Daniel Doaney
Mr. Daniel Doaney, of East Point, died last Monday morning at the age of 68
years, 4 months and 8 days, and his death has cast a gloom over his many friends
who knew his sterling qualities as a citizen and neighbor. He was a member
of the Liberty Lodge of Odd Fellows, and his funeral, which was held on Tuesday,
was conducted by the Order. Rev. Mr. Sechrist preached the sermon, and he
was assisted in the services by Rev. A. R. Miller. The singing, which was
excellent, was by the Liberty choir. (Tuesday, May 15, 1888, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Frederick L. Packard
Mr. Frederick L. Packard, the only son of Mr. S. S. Packard, of Covington,
died at Oakland, California, on the 2d instant. He was a mail-agent on the
Central Pacific railroad for several years, running west from Omaha. His
wife and family moved not long since to Oakland, to which place he was called
about three months ago by the very sudden death of his wife. He
immediately resigned his position in the postal service, and his health rapidly
declined. Mr. Packard was an excellent citizen, and he had a host of
friends in this county who will mourn his death. (Tuesday, May 15, 1888,
The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Charles Burton
At Lawrenceville, Pa., May 2, 1888, of pneumonia, Mrs. Charles Burton, aged
76 years. (Tuesday, May 15, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Adeline O. Gates
In Deerfield, Pa., April 4, 1888, Mrs. Adeline O. Gates, aged 53 years, 1
month and 12 days. (Tuesday, May 15, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
John T. Gee
In Woodhull, NY, April 14, 1888, John T. Gee, aged 84 years. (Tuesday,
May 15, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Laura A. Kingsley
At Austinville, Pa., April 25, 1888, Mrs. Laura A. Kingsley, aged 57 years.
(Tuesday, May 15, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. J. C. Parkhurst
Mrs. J. C. Parkhurst, of Lawrenceville, died last week Monday. She was
well known and very highly esteemed. (Tuesday, May 22, 1888, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. William McCart
Mr. William McCart was killed by a falling tree in the woods near Austin,
Potter county, a few days ago. (Tuesday, May 22, 1888, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Erastus D. Lewis
Mr. Erastus D. Lewis, of Coudersport, Potter county, died of pneumonia on
the 13th instant, at the age of 55 years. (Tuesday, May 22, 1888, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Charles George
Charles George, a carpenter at Pottstown, was holding on to a picket fence
while vomiting, when he slipped and fell with his neck between the palings, and
when discovered he was dead. He was 40 years of age and a native of
England. (Tuesday, May 22, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
Mr. Lindley F. Brown
Mr. Lindley F. Brown, an aged and respected farmer in Lancaster county, was
gored to death by a bull a few days ago. His mutilated body was found near
the barn, and the maddened bull was standing over the corpse, its horns dyed
with blood. (Tuesday, May 22, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Thomas Rowan
Thomas Rowan, aged 48, for many years employed at headman at the South
Wilkesbarre shaft of the Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Coal Company, met his death at a
late house a few nights ago in a way most frightful. He had been leaning
against a gate placed around the shaft to guard the opening, and not being
locked it gave way, and he fell headlong down the shaft, a distance of over
1,000 feet, into a slump of water some 50 feet deep. In the fall both
arms, by striking against the timbers, were severed from his body. It was
several days before his body could be found. (Tuesday, May 22, 1888, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Walter Messing
Mrs. Walter Messing, of Millerton, died last week Sunday evening after a
long illness. She leaves a husband and six children. (Tuesday, May
22, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Male Roe
Mr. and Mrs. Erastus Roe, of Westfield, formerly of this borough, mourn the
death of their infant son, who died last Friday of inflammation of the bowels.
(Tuesday, May 22, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Randall Tinkham
Mr. Randall Tinkham, a well-known and esteemed citizen of Mainesburg, died
last Wednesday after an illness of many months. He was about 65 years of
age. The funeral was held on Friday. (Tuesday, May 22, 1888, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Robert L. Quimby
Last Wednesday morning Mr. Robert L. Quimby, of Delmar, was cleaning off his
horse, when the animal kicked him in the abdomen. Mr. Quimby was carried
to the house, where he suffered terribly for some hours and then he grew more
comfortable. It was thought that he would recover until Friday evening,
when he was assisted into a chair and soon after expired. His death was
unexpected and painful. Mr. Quimby came to Delmar from Lycoming county
eight or nine years ago. For a time he lived in Broughton hollow, but for
the past two years he has worked the George Green farm. He leaves a wife
and nine children. Mrs. Quimby is a sister of Mr. W. Q. Benjamin, of this
borough. Mr. Quimby was 50 years old. The funeral was held at the
family residence on Sunday afternoon, and it was largely attended, nearly 160
teams being in the procession that followed the remains to the Stony Fork
cemetery. Rev. S. F. Mathews conducted the service. Mr. Quimby had
been an Odd Fellow for 25 years, and the Tioga Lodge attended his funeral in a
body, about 100 members being present. The Odd Fellows’ burial service was
read. Mr. Quimby was an excellent citizen,--honorable among men and genial
as a companion. His death in the prime of a useful life is a loss to the
community. (Tuesday, May 22, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Jarvis Patton
Captain Jarvis Patton, ex-Commissioner of Navigation, died at his residence
in Washington last Wednesday, aged 63 years. He was born at Bath, Me., and
was appointed as first Commissioner of Navigation when that office was created.
(Tuesday, May 22, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Bertie Reese
At Knoxville, May 11, 1888, Bertie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Reese,
aged 13 years. (Tuesday, May 22, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Guy H. Roe
At Westfield, Pa., May 18, 1888, Guy H., son of Erastus C. and Ida Roe, aged
1 year, 8 months and 8 days. The funeral was held at Keeneyville last
Sunday. Rev. J. A. Boyce, of this borough, conducted the service.
(Tuesday, May 22, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. John Short
At Chatham Valley, Pa., May 1, 1888, Mr. John Short, Jr., in the 79th year
of his age. (Tuesday, May 22, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Mary J. Taylor
In Mansfield, Pa., May 12, 1888, Mrs. Mary J. Taylor, aged 48 years.
(Tuesday, May 22, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Female Schimpf
The young daughter of Mr. Leopold Schimpf, of Charleston, died last Tuesday
of diphtheria. (Tuesday, May 29, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
R. S. Stowell
R. S. Stowell, Esq., of Lindley, died very suddenly on the 17th instant.
He went to bed as usual the night before, and in the morning he was found dead
in his bed. Mr. Stowell had held the position of Associate Judge in
Steuben county and was a respected citizen. (Tuesday, May 29, 1888, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Sherman Miller
Mr. Sherman Miller, a well-known farmer at Cammal, was struck and killed by
the express train coming north last Saturday afternoon on the Pine Creek
railway. Mr. Miller was walking on the track, and was hit by the engine
just as the train swept around a curve. (Tuesday, May 29, 1888, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Robert Roland
Last Thursday afternoon Mr. Robert Roland died at his home in Delmar after
an illness of about eight months. For three years past his health had been
gradually failing, and last September there came a general breaking down of his
system. Mr. Roland was 64 years of age. He was born in Lycoming
county. When he was a young man he came to this county and engaged in
lumbering and later in farming. For 30 years he was pilot on the
Susquehanna river, and during that period he never missed making his spring
trips down the river with the lumber rafts. Early in life Mr. Roland
married Miss Agnes Karr, who died nearly three years ago. They were
blessed with six children, namely, Alfred C. Roland, Mr. W. Q. Benjamin, Mr.
Orville Dartt, Frank Roland and Miss Belle Roland, who survive their father, and
Henry Roland, Esq., who died at Blossburg, several years ago. About a year
ago Mr. Roland married Mrs. Albina Smith, who is still living. The funeral
was held at the family residence in Delmar last Sunday morning at 11 o’clock,
and the remains were interred in the cemetery in this borough. Rev. S. F.
Mathews, pastor of the First Baptist Church, conducted the service. About
75 Odd Fellows attended the funeral, Mr. Roland having long been a faithful
member of the Tyoga Lodge and the Wellsboro Encampment. Mr. Roland was an
excellent citizen. He was a man of strict integrity and of genial nature,
and to know him was to be his friend. His funeral was held on his 64th
birthday. (Tuesday, May 29, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
Cynthia Pease
In Sunderlinville, Pa., May 11, 1888, of pneumonia, Cynthia Pease, of
Westfield, Pa., aged 88 years. (Tuesday, May 29, 1888, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Martin Price
At Nauvoo, Pa., May 10, 1888, Martin Price, aged 77 years. (Tuesday,
May 29, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Joseph R. Anderson
Mr. Joseph R. Anderson, who was nominated for Governor on the 16th instant
by the Prohibitionists of Tennessee, died on the next Friday morning.
(Tuesday, May 29, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Edwin Hamilton Davis
Dr. Edwin Hamilton Davis, who died at his home in New York city last Tuesday
in his 78th year, was one of our earliest archeologists. His graduation
essay at Kenyon College in 1833 embodied the results of his explorations of the
mounds in that part of Ohio, and drew the attention of Daniel Webster, owing to
whose suggestions he continued his researches. (Tuesday, May 29, 1888, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Joseph George
Mr. Joseph George, who formerly lived in the Babb’s Creek region, died at
the county-house last Sunday morning, aged about 65 years. The funeral
service was held yesterday afternoon by Chaplain Hills. (Tuesday, June 5,
1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Harman Miller
The full particulars of the manner in which Mr. Harman Miller met his death
at Cammal on the 26th ultimo are given as follows by the Williamsport Sun and
Banner. Mr. Miller, with his wife, had during the week, been visiting his
granddaughter, the wife of Walter Bonnel, at Slate Run, and this lady was
accompanying them home. They got off the train at Cammal depot, and the
women started on down the track. After talking a few minutes with friends
at the depot Mr. Miller followed them, only to stop again and talk with the men
who were putting in the switch for the Trout Run Narrow Gauge railway. He
then hurried on toward his wife and granddaughter, who were sitting on the bank
of the public road close to the railroad crossing. As he was approaching
the crossing passenger train No. 6 came rushing around the curve from below.
Mrs. Miller, seeing her husband’s danger, called to him to get off the track,
and seeing he did not do so, started toward him. When within a few feet of
him he stepped from the track to the stones close to the cattle-guard and turned
to his wife and smiled. At that instant the cross-beam of the engine
struck him, whirled him around and hurled him to the ground. In the fall
his head struck a rock, breaking his skull and cutting his face. He was
killed instantly. Mr. Miller was 81 years of age, and the greater part of
his life had been spent on Pine creek where he had been engaged in lumbering and
farming. (Tuesday, June 5, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Lorena Ripley
Last Sunday afternoon Mrs. Philip S. Ripley, of Richmond, died after being
sick for two weeks with fever, at the age of 71 years. She was the mother
of Register and Recorder H. J. Ripley, of this borough. Mrs. Ripley’s
maiden name was Lorena Webster. She was born in Sullivan township on the
24th of June, 1817. At the age of 20 she married Mr. Ripley, and they
immediately settled upon the farm in Richmond where they have resided ever
since. Ten children blessed their union, seven of whom are still living,
namely Hobert, Homer J., Ezra, Volney, Roswell P., Crescen C., and Philander W.
On the 28th of December last, the age couple celebrated their golden wedding,
and their seven sons and 12 grandchildren were gathered about the heartstone.
Mrs. Ripley had been a consistent member of the Baptist Church for over half a
century, and she was beloved by all who knew her intimately. The funeral
is to be held at the homestead in Richmond this morning at 10 o’clock.
(Tuesday, June 5, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Benjamin Eldridge
Mr. Benjamin Eldridge, a well-known citizen of Sabinsville, died last Friday
morning. (Tuesday, June 12, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
Mr. Charles Brown
Mr. Charles Brown, of Chatham, died suddenly last Sunday evening, in
convulsions. He was 37 years of age and was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Miletus
Brown. The funeral is to be held at Keeneyville today. (Tuesday,
June 12, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Silas Staples
Mr. Silas Staples died last week Sunday at the home of his son-in-law, Mr.
Wallace Johnson, in Shippen, at the age of 80 years. Mr. Staples was a
well-known resident of Middlebury for many years, and his remains were taken to
Keeneyville last Tuesday for interment. (Tuesday, June 12, 1888, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Esther Smith
Mrs. Esther Smith, wife of Mr. John Smith, died at her home on Nichols
street in this borough last Tuesday afternoon, of paralysis of the heart.
She was born in Gloucestershire, England, and was about 65 years of age.
She had resided in this borough for 17 years. The funeral was held on
Thursday afternoon, Rev. Mr. Ware conducting the service. (Tuesday, June
12, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
John Drawbinski
A Polander named John Drawbinski was instantly killed by accident in the
bark woods on Mr. Samuel Jones’s land, about two miles from the Summit, last
Thursday morning. Four men were working in the woods, felling timber and
peeling and piling bark. One of them had cut down a large hemlock, and
just before it fell he called to Drawbinski to take care; but as the latter was
some little distance away and the tree was evidently about to fall in another
direction, he did not move. As the hemlock fell it struck a dry stub that
was leaning against a smaller tree. The stub was knocked sidewise, and in its
fall hit the Polander on top of the head, killing him instantly. Justice
of the Peace William R. Jones summoned a jury and held an inquest, and a verdict
of accidental death was rendered in accordance with the facts. Drawbinkski
(the name is otherwise spelled “Neweski” by one of our correspondents)--formerly
worked for the Fall Brook Coal Company; but he recently bought the Bert Lloyd
place near the Summit, where he was engaged in farming, employing his extra time
in working by the day for persons who would give him employment. In that
way he was engaged piling bark at the time of his death. The unfortunate
man was about 52 years of age and he had a wife and two adult children--a son
and a daughter. His remains were buried in the Polish cemetery at
Blossburg on Saturday. (Tuesday, June 12, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Nellie A. Brining
Mrs. Nellie A. Brining, wife of Mr. Andrew Brining and daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Benjamin Christnot, of this borough, died at Minneapolis last Tuesday.
She had been sick for many months and had suffered greatly. Her mother
visited her a few weeks ago, and when she came home it was believed that Mrs.
Brining would recover. She was 20 years of age. Four years ago she
married Mr. Brining in this borough, and they moved to Minneapolis about a year
ago. The remains were brought here, and on Saturday the funeral was held
at Mr. Christnot’s residence on Water street, Rev. S. F. Mathews conducting the
service. (Tuesday, June 12, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
Mr. George English
Mr. George English, a well-known resident of this borough, died last
Saturday morning after a week’s illness, of disease of the bladder. Mr.
English was about 60 years of age. He was born in Ireland, and at the age
of 21 he came to this country, Mr. John Harkness, of this borough, being his
traveling companion. Mr. English immediately settled in Delmar, where he
resided up to about five or six years ago, when he gave up farming and became a
resident of this borough. Early in life he married Miss Ellen McEwen, and
13 children have been born to them. Mrs. English and seven children are
now living. The funeral was held at the house on Rectory lane on Sunday
afternoon, Rev. Dr. Shaw conducting the service. (Tuesday, June 12, 1888,
The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Phoebe Travis
Mrs. Phoebe Travis, of Canisteo, Steuben county, NY, died recently at the
age of 104 years, 4 months and 19 days. (Tuesday, June 12, 1888, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Matilda Sherman
Mrs. Matilda Sherman, of Roseville, a well-known and estimable woman, died
on the 8th instant at the age of 78 years. (Tuesday, June 19, 1888, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Caroline Anderson
Caroline, wife of Major T. B. Anderson, of Morris Run, died a few days ago
at the age of 74 years. The funeral was held last week Sunday, and the
remains were taken to Syracuse, NY, for interment. (Tuesday, June 19,
1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. William H. Dickson, Jr.
Mr. William H. Dickson, Jr., died in this borough last Friday evening at the
age of 61 years. He had been sick for about six weeks, his disease being
cancer of the liver. Mr. Dickson was born in Ripley, Chautauqua county,
NY. He had resided in this county for many years. About five or six
years ago he moved from Round Top to this borough where he afterward remained.
The funeral was held last Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock, Rev. S. W. Lloyd
conducting the service. The members of the George Cook Post, G. A. R., of
which Mr. Dickson was a member, attended in a body. Mr. Dickson’s wife and
two sons and one daughter survive him. He was an excellent citizen,
respected for his integrity and esteemed for his many good qualities of mind and
heart. (Tuesday, June 19, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
Mrs. J. B. Dimon
Mrs. J. B. Dimon, of VanEttenville, NY, formerly of Niles Valley, committed
suicide last Sunday morning by drowning herself while her husband was at church.
She had been suffering from derangement, and she had threatened to take her life
on several occasions, so that an almost constant watch was kept over her.
Her nephew and a lady caller were left in charge of her, but she induced them to
leave her for a while, seeming to be all right. She was seen to go to the
cemetery, but was not observed going among the willows on the bank of the creek.
She folded her shawl and placed her hat upon it and then threw herself into the
water. Her body was found by her brother-in-law, O. P. Dimon, about 3
p.m., it having been about three hours in the water. The deceased was
about 55 years of age. She had been suffering with ill health, and the
recent failure of her brother-in-law was a matter that she took much to heart.
Her husband is much prostrated by the sad affair. (Tuesday, June 19, 1888,
The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
John C. McDermott
Rev. John McDermott, pastor of the Church of the Sacred Heart at Plains,
Luzerne county, died last Wednesday morning of typhoid-pneumonia. He was
sick only a few days. Father McDermott was well known and universally
esteemed in this county. He was given his first mission at Blossburg, and
after that he was engaged in establishing St. Peter’s Church in this borough.
John C. McDermott was born at Manor, Hamilton county, Lietrim, Ireland, about 42
years ago. He came to America when he was 14 years of age, and after
residing in New York city for some time, during which period he worked at the
trade of a painter, he formed the acquaintance of Rev. Dr. McGlynn, who
afterward remained his most intimate friend, and by whom he was sent to St.
Bonaventure’s College, at Allegany, NY, to study for the priesthood. He
was graduated in 1872, and in July of the same year he was ordained at Scranton
by Bishop O’Hara. Father McDermott’s first mission was at Blossburg.
He then went to Pittston, and afterwards he was given his first pastorate in
this borough. After a good deal of hard work he succeeded in organizing
the Church and providing a house of worship here. When he left here he
went back to Pittston and thence to Nanticoke. About two years ago he was
sent to Plains. The funeral was held at Plains last Friday morning at 10
o’clock, and the remains were interred between the convent and the church.
Bishop O’Hara and 50 priests attended the funeral and the services were very
impressive. Fathers P. J. Murphy, of Blossburg, and M. E. Lynott, of this
borough, were among the pall-bearers. In this county Father McDermott was
universally loved. His genial nature and his ability won the respect and
esteem of all who knew him. (Tuesday, June 19, 1888, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Sarah Owlett
Mrs. Sarah Owlett, wife of Mr. Gilbert B. Owlett, of Middlebury, died on the
9th instant after a protracted sickness. She was 60 years of age.
Mr. and Mrs. Owlett had been married 40 years on the 6th instant, and they had
spent these years on their farm in Middlebury. Mrs. Owlett’s maiden name
was Temple, she being a daughter of the late Russell Temple, of Chatham.
She was a most exemplary woman, beloved by a large circle of acquaintances.
The funeral was held last week Monday at the Owlett church, Rev. A. G. Cole
conducting the service. There was a large number of people in attendance.
Mrs. Owlett’s husband and three children, survive her. (Tuesday, June 19,
1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Azubah Robinson
Mrs. John L. Robinson, who had been an invalid for many weary months, died
at her home in this borough about half past 3 o’clock last Wednesday afternoon,
in the 78th year of her age. She had been a patient sufferer, and to her
no doubt death came as a happy release from continued pain and weakness.
Mrs. Robinson was a well-known citizen of our village, for she had lived here
almost all her adult life as the wife of Mr. John L. Robinson. Her maiden
name was Azubah Bowen, and she was born at Hartwick, Otsego county, NY, on the
6th of August, 1810. At the age of 22 she was wedded to Mr. John L.
Robinson, and two years later, in 1834, the young couple came to Wellsboro,
which was then a small settlement in the woods. And here they ever lived,
laboring and prospering and winning for themselves the respect and confidences
of all their neighbors. Mrs. Robinson was the mother of seven children,
five of whom preceded her to the silent land, leaving only Mr. Jesse M. Robinson
and Mrs. Azubah Smith surviving her to cheer the declining years of their aged
father. Mrs. Robinson became a communicant of the Protestant Episcopal
Church many years ago, and to the day of her death she remained a faithful and
helpful member of the Church. Some beautiful articles of furniture
contributed by her for the use and adornment of St. Paul’s church in this
borough attest her churchly zeal. She was hospitable, generous and
sympathetic by nature, and her social position and abundant means enabled her to
do much good in quietly helping those who needed aid. Her death will long
be mourned by many who had found her a friend in the hour of need. Her
funeral was held at the family residence on Main street at 3 o’clock on Friday
afternoon, when Rev. W. G. Ware, the rector of St. Paul’s Church, read the
beautiful burial service of the Church she loved so well. There was a
large attendance of sorrowing relatives and friends who followed her remains to
the village cemetery where they were laid to rest, awaiting that great day when
“the dead shall be raised incorruptible.” (Tuesday, July 19, 1888, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Benjamin Eldridge
In Clymer, Pa., June 8, 1888, of rheumatism of the heart, Benjamin Eldridge,
aged 58 years. (Tuesday, June 19, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Ida Eldridge
In Harrison, Pa., June 10, 1888, of rheumatism of the heart, Mrs. Ida
Eldridge, aged 25 years. (Tuesday, June 19, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Hiram Freeborn
At Knoxville, Pa., June 13, 1888, Mr. Hiram Freeborn. (Tuesday, June
19, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Emeline Hendershot
In Harrison, Pa., May 29, 1888, Mrs. Emeline Hendershot, aged 60 years.
(Tuesday, June 19, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Marcus Kelley
Mr. Marcus Kelley, of Mansfield, died last Tuesday evening, June 19, 1888,
at the age of 81 years. He had resided at that place for nearly 60 years.
His wife, two sons and a daughter survive him. (Tuesday, June 26, 1888,
The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. James Abby
Round Top, June 22, 1888.--Mr. James Abby died last Saturday evening after a
protracted illness, aged 56 years. Mr. Abby came to this place from
Illinois about 13 years ago. Some time after coming he bought a piece of
land near the Hardy school-house, on which he built a house, making a
comfortable house for himself and family. He was a soldier in the late
war, having enlisted in an Illinois regiment in which he served until discharged
for reason of disability brought about by Bright’s disease of the kidneys, that
disease being the cause of his death. He was a member of the George Cook
Post, G. A. R. He had been twice married. His first wife died while
he was in the army, leaving their three children to his care. His last
wife and one child by her, a little daughter, survive him. Mr. Abby
inclined to the Methodist faith, and he gave up this life in the hopeful
assurance that a brighter one would be his in that land promised to all the
faithful doers of the word. His funeral was held at the church last Monday
afternoon, Rev. Mr. Smith conducting the services. The remains were placed
in the Shumway Hill cemetery there to rest until awakened to renewed life by the
Master in whom he trusted. (Tuesday, June 26, 1888, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
James Gaddy
James Gaddy, who was to have been hanged for murder a few days ago, at
Regina, N. W. T., died of fright on the scaffold before the drop fell.
(Tuesday, July 3, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
J. H. Zukertort
Dr. J. H. Zukertort, the famous chess player, is dead. (Tuesday, July
3, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mary N. Prescott
Mary N. Prescott, authoress and poet, died recently at Newburyport, Mass.
(Tuesday, July 3, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Joseph M. Starrett
Hon. Joseph M. Starrett, the founder of the Erie Gazette and the oldest
publisher in Pennsylvania, died a few days ago at the age of 89. It was in
his office that Horace Greeley learned the printer’s trade. (Tuesday, July
3, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Ermina J. Miller
Miss Ermina J. Miller, daughter of Jacob W. Miller, formerly of Lawrence
township, died very suddenly of heart disease a few days ago at Mr. Miller’s
present home in Middletown, NY. (Tuesday, July 3, 1888, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Charles Dewey
Mr. Charles Dewey, of Catlin Hollow, who was struck by a falling tree in the
woods in Middlebury on the 20th ultimo, died from his injuries last week Sunday
morning. He was 37 years of age and unmarried. (Tuesday, July 3,
1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. James Pedalty
Mrs. James Pedalty, of Morris Run, died very suddenly from a stroke of
apoplexy last week Sunday. The stroke was the result of excitement caused
by a severe thunderstorm. The deceased was a daughter of the late John
Kelce(or Keice), of Liberty. (Tuesday, July 3, 1888, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Nelson E. Dailey
Intelligence has been received here of the death of Mr. Nelson E. Dailey by
drowning at Manistique, Mich., last week Monday. He was a son of Mr. and
Mrs. E. W. Dailey, and he formerly resided at Middlebury. He was about 20
years of age. It is learned that the young man was drowned while he was
swimming. (Tuesday, July 3, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Matilda C. Sherman
Mrs. Matilda C. Sherman, who recently died at Roseville at the advanced age
of 78 years, was among the earliest settlers of the county. She was a
native of Massachusetts, and moved to Rutland township soon after her marriage
to Mr. Sherman. She was an excellent woman. Her husband and three
sons and two daughters survive her. (Tuesday, July 3, 1888, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Polly Palmer
Mrs. Leonard Palmer died at Lindley, NY, last Wednesday, and her remains
were brought to this borough for burial. The funeral was held on Saturday.
Mrs. Palmer was Miss Polly Canterbury, and she was born at North Wilbraham,
Mass., about 80 years ago. She married Mr. Palmer in 1828, and the young
couple came to Delmar the same year. Mr. Palmer was a farmer in Delmar,
and while there the couple were blessed with four children--two sons and two
daughters. One son, Nathan, became a Union soldier and was killed at
Petersburg in 1865. The other son, Harry, still lives at Stony Fork.
Mr. Palmer sold his farm at Stony Fork to Mr. James Coles in 1859 and moved to
Covington borough the next year. Twelve years ago he moved to Lindley, NY.
He was Justice of the Peace in Delmar township for 12 years. Mrs. Palmer
was an excellent woman, and she was respected and liked by all who knew her.
Her death was very sudden and unexpected, and the physicians decided that it
resulted from heart-disease. (Tuesday, July 3, 1888, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Samuel Tomb
Mr. Samuel Tomb, one of the old residents of the Pine Creek region, died at
his home at Slate Run a few days ago, aged about 84 years. He had a stroke
of apoplexy. The deceased leaves a large family of children. His
father was one of the first settlers on Pine creek, going there in the early
pioneer days in a canoe and starting a settlement. (Tuesday, July 3, 1888,
The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
John Dunyan
At Carlisle on the 4th a young man by the name of John Dunyan was loading a
hollow piece of iron with powder and broken bricks. While thus employed a
fire-cracker was thrown against the pipe by some unknown person, causing it to
explode. A fragment striking the young man tore one of his arms from the
socket and destroyed the sight of both eyes. The boy cannot recover.
(Tuesday, July 10, 1887, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Sterry Starkweather
Round Top, July 6, 1888.--Mrs. Sterry Starkweather died of dropsy of the
heart last Tuesday morning while sitting at the breakfast table, at the age of
about 36 years She had been in poor health for some time. The
funeral was held yesterday in the school-house at the Summit in Duncan township,
that being the neighborhood in which she lived. Her husband and seven
children survive her. She was a daughter of the late Elijah Dimmick, of
Delmar. His death is peculiarly sad as she leaves nine children, the
eldest about 12 years and the youngest less than three months old. The
funeral was held last Thursday, Rev. William Young, of Antrim, conducting the
service. (Tuesday, July 10, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
Mr. Oliver Denison
Mr. Oliver Denison, a venerable printer, of Dundee, NY, died last Saturday
at the age of 87 years. He had followed the business for over 70 years,
and he worked as a compositor on the Phoenix, in this borough, about 1832.
(Tuesday, July 10, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. C. S. Baxter
The wife of Dr. C. S. Baxter, of Nelson, died on the 30th ultimo after a
long sickness. The funeral was held last Tuesday at the residence of G. H.
Baxter, Esq., where she had been staying for several weeks after her return from
New York city, where she had been for medical treatment. (Tuesday, July
10, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Richard Jackson
Mr. Richard Jackson, of Topeka, Kansas, died on the 29th ultimo of Bright’s
disease. Mr. Jackson resided in this borough when he was a young man,
being a son of the late James I. Jackson. He married Miss Kiphart, of
Charleston, a sister of Mr. Andrew J. Kiphart, and went West nearly 30 years
ago. (Tuesday, July 10, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co,
Pa.)
John Bates
At Little Marsh, Pa., June 23, 1888, John Bates, aged 81 years.
(Tuesday, July 10, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
A. M. Swarthout
At Knoxville, Pa., June 28, 1888, A. M. Swarthout, aged 79 years.
(Tuesday, July 10, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. John P. Hurley
Mr. John P. Hurley, of Arnot, who fell under the cars and had both legs
crushed on the 5th instant, died on the following Friday from his injuries.
He was 34 years of age, and he left a widow and five children. The funeral
was held last week Sunday. Rev. P. J. Murphy conducting the service.
Nearly a thousand persons went by special train to Blossburg, where the remains
were interred in the Catholic cemetery. (Tuesday, July 17, 1888, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Sarah Johnson
Sarah Johnson, a colored woman, of Allegheny county, died a few days ago,
from the bite of a mosquito. She was bitten about three weeks previously
on the neck, just below the left ear. The part became inflamed and finally
developed into acute blood-poisoning. So far as known there is no other
case of the kind on record. (Tuesday, July 17, 1888, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Amelia Tremain
Mrs. Amelia Tremain, wife of County Commissioner Seth Tremain, died at her
home in Westfield last Saturday morning. She had been sick for about a
year, and for the past few months had been a great sufferer. She was 43
years of age. Her maiden name was Amelia King, she being a twin sister of
Mrs. G. H. Tremain and also a sister of Mr. L. K. King, a clerk in the County
Commissioners’ office. She had been married 21 years and leaves two young
children. The funeral was held at Westfield on Sunday and it was largely
attended. Mrs. Tremain was universally esteemed for her many excellent
traits of character. (Tuesday, July 17, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Lydia Baker
Miss Lydia Baker, a well-known resident of Mansfield, died very suddenly at
her home in that borough last Saturday noon. She sat quietly talking with
a neighbor when she fell dead without warning. Miss Baker had been
visiting Recorder Ripley’s family, in this borough last week, and left for home
Thursday morning apparently as well as usual. She had made preparations to
go to Elmira this week with her mother to visit friends in that city. She
had been in rather frail health for some years, but notwithstanding this she was
a very active woman in the Sunday-school and in furthering all good works.
She was a devoted and useful member of the Presbyterian Church, and her loss
will be keenly felt. The funeral was held at Mansfield at 12:30 p.m.
yesterday, and the interment was at Gray’s Valley in the neighborhood where Miss
Baker was born. (Tuesday, July 17, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. John S. Stowell
Mr. John S. Stowell died at Niles Valley last Wednesday after a long
sickness, at the age of 25 years. He attended the Teachers’ Institute in
this borough about a year ago, and at that time he took a severe cold which
resulted in catarrh and bronchitis, and finally he was attacked with
inflammation in the ears. He was entirely deaf for three months before his
death, and he was a great sufferer. John was the oldest son of Mr. H.
Stowell, and he was born in this borough, and here he spent the most of his
boyhood days. After obtaining an education he became a successful teacher.
He also devoted his leisure to the study of art, for which he possessed much
natural talent. Prior to his sickness young Stowell had been studying for
the ministry. The sad death of this promising and exemplary young man is a
great blow to his family and a large circle of relatives and friends. The
funeral was held last Friday at his father’s residence at Niles Valley, Rev. Mr.
Ware conducting the service. The interment was in the cemetery in this
borough. (Tuesday, July 17, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Mary Cole
Mrs. Mary Cole, aged 87 years, died a few days ago at Haycock, near Easton.
She was the mother of 16 children, eight of whom are living. (Tuesday,
July 24, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
John Collins
John, the five-year old son of Mrs. Michael Collins, of Waverly, NY, was
burned to death last week Monday evening. The little fellow had gained
entrance to a small building near Swift’s icing station, used for an oil-room,
and had a lighted match. The highly inflammable contents of the building
took fire and blazed up so quickly that he was unable to escape. His
screams attracted his mother, who was compelled to see her child roasted to
death. There was nothing at hand with which to stay the flames in the
least, and when the building and its contents had burned only the charred bones
of the child were recovered. (Tuesday, July 24, 1888, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Jacob Messner
East Point, July 20, 1888.--It is with regret that I record the death of an
esteemed fellow-citizen, Mr. Jacob Messner. He died at Cogan Valley,
Lycoming county, and was buried here last Wednesday, the funeral services being
conducted by Rev. Messrs. Miller and Aurand. Mr. Messner lacked but two
days of being 68 years old, and well could it be said of him. Thou shalt
come to thy grave in a full age, like as a shock of corn cometh in his season.
His children are all grown up, and whilst they mourn the loss of a kind mother
they are all comforted by the reflection that has gone to a better world.
(Tuesday, July 24, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Thomas L. Young
Last Friday afternoon a dispatch was received in this borough announcing the
death of ex-Governor Thomas L. Young at his home in Cincinnati, Ohio, after he
had been sick many months with dropsy and Bright’s disease. Mr. Young was
the father of Mrs. A. R. Niles and the twin brother of Hon. Hugh Young, of this
borough, and he had many warm friends here, where he had frequently visited.
Thomas L. Young was born near Belfast, Ireland, December 14, 1832. He came
to this country when very young, received a common-school education and was
graduated at the law school of the Cincinnati College. When not quite 16
years of age he entered the regular army during the last year of the Mexican
war. During his 10 years’ service he was connected with an exploring
expedition through Kansas, Nebraska, Montana, Utah, Oregon, Nevada and Arizona,
and he served several years on the frontier engaged in Indian warfare. He
afterward came to Pennsylvania, and engaged in mercantile pursuits in Potter
county until 1859, when he moved to Cincinnati. He was soon afterwards
appointed Assistant Superintendent of the House of Refuge Reform School, which
position he held until the breaking out of the Rebellion. Mr. Young
claimed to have been the first volunteer from Hamilton county, O., he having
offered his military services to Gen. Winfield Scott 25 days before the rebels
fired on Fort Sumter, he then seeing the inevitable result which was to follow
the feeling between the North and South. He entered the service of the
Union as a Captain in Fremont’s Body-Guard, and he afterward recruited a company
for the 118th Regiment, of which he was the first Major. In 1863 he was
promoted Lieutenant-Colonel, and he commanded the regiment through the whole
campaign in Tennessee. He soon after was commissioned as Colonel.
For his gallantry in leading a charge as Resaca, in which his regiment lost 116
men out of 270, the President brevetted Colonel Young as Brigadier-General.
After the close of the war Gen. Young was elected to the Ohio State Senate, and
in 1867 he was elected Recorder of Hamilton county. In 1875 General Young
was elected Lieutenant-Governor of Ohio, and he became Governor when Hayes was
inaugurated as President. In 1878 he was elected to Congress and was
re-elected in 1880. About two years ago he was appointed a member of the
Board of Public Affairs of Cincinnati, which office he held at the time of his
death. Mr. Young had a most remarkable career, and his life was marked by
many thrilling experiences. When he was still a young man himself and
family were at sea on board the ship San Francisco. The vessel was
wrecked, and his wife and young son were among the survivors after the cabin had
been swept away with hundreds of people, but the shock from exposure and the
want of food caused the death of his wife and then of his son, and he committed
their bodies to the deep with his own hands. Mr. Young endured hardships
under which others perished, and he was among the few who were finally picked up
by a passing vessel. Mr. Young had many admiring friends in this borough,
where he made extended visits for many years. He was a man possessed of a
remarkable fund of anecdote, and his wide range of experience and his genial
humor made him an entertaining companion. In his own State he was regarded
as a man of great political sagacity and ability. Mr. Young had been
married three times. His third wife and five children and three children
by his second wife survive him. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon
in Cincinnati. Hon. Hugh Young, of this borough, had been by his brother’s
bedside since last Tuesday, and last Saturday afternoon Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Niles
and Robert K. Young, Esq., started for Cincinnati to attend the funeral.
(Tuesday, July 24, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Jane W. Doty
In Farmington, Pa., July 20, 1888, Mrs. Jane W. Doty, in the 75th year of
her age. (Tuesday, July 24, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
John Henry Brand
Sir John Henry Brand, President of the Orange Free State, is dead.
(Tuesday, July 31, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Hiram Sibley
Hiram Sibley, for many years President of the Western Union Telegraph
Company and one of the most effective pioneers in telegraph building, died at
Rochester a few days ago, at the age of 81. He had a genius for
organization, and was instrumental in the consolidation of over 20 companies,
which formed the basis of the Western Union. (Tuesday, July 31, 1888, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Ray Rice
Ray Rice, a nine year old boy of Erie, Pa., swallowed a grain of corn which
lodged in his throat and swelling, slowly choked him to death. (Tuesday,
July 31, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Bert Honben
Bert, the nine year old son of Mr. Charles Honben, of Coudersport, Potter
county, died a few days ago of blood poisoning, resulting from a wound in his
foot caused by stepping upon a rusty nail. (Tuesday, July 31, 1888, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Daniel Sweeny
A few days ago, in Allentown, Mrs. Daniel Sweeny, aged 24 stubbed her toe
against a rusty nail. The same night her limbs were badly swollen and
lockjaw followed, ending in death the next morning. (Tuesday, July 31,
1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Stephen Driscoll
Mr. Stephen Driscoll, an old and respected citizen of Union township, died
on the 21st instant. (Tuesday, July 31, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Patrick Hallman
Mr. Patrick Hallman, aged 96 years, one of the oldest residents of Union,
died a few days ago after a short sickness. (Tuesday, July 31, 1888, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Male Bunnell
Mr. and Mrs. Bunnell, of this borough, mourn the death of their infant son,
which occurred last Sunday morning. The child died of cholera infantum.
The funeral was held yesterday afternoon. (Tuesday, July 31, 1888, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Robert R. R. Dumars
Capt. Robert R. R. Dumars, of Elmira, widely known as a newspaper man some
years ago, died last Sunday morning at the age of 86 years. He was
connected with the Advertiser for 20 years. (Tuesday, July 31, 1888, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. James Little
Mr. James Little, of Potter Brook, died last week Sunday at the age of 50
years. For three months prior to his death he suffered from a gathering in
his head and was unconscious most of the time. He leaves a wife and two
sons. (Tuesday, July 31, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
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