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1878- Wellsboro Agitator - Obituaries
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J. S. Werner, arrested for forgery and counterfeiting at Peoria, who was to be brought to Reading, Pennsylvania, for trial, committed suicide in jail at Peoria, Wednesday night. (Tuesday, July 2, 1878, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Geo. W. Stiles, wife, and child
Early Thursday morning Geo. W. Stiles, of Philadelphia, shot his wife in the
breast, cut the throat of his three-year old child, and afterward cut his own.
All were removed to the hospital. (Tuesday, July 2, 1878, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Frank Perrino
Frank Perrino, colored, was hung last Wednesday at Savannah, Ga., for the
murder of J. F. Lee, a white farmer. Five thousand people witnessed the
hanging.--The criminal acknowledged his guilt. (Tuesday, July 2, 1878, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Luke Dolan
Luke Dolan, of Bradford county, recently told his son Thomas to drive some
sheep to a pasture lot. Thomas did not do it, and a quarrel arose in the
family during which the father shot and killed his son. (Tuesday, July 2,
1878, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Hon. Daniel Sturgeon
Hon. Daniel Sturgeon, one of the three surviving Senators of the United
States who were contemporaries of Webster, Clay, Calhoun, Benton and other stars
in the galaxy of statesmen which shone so brightly nearly 40 years ago, died at
his home in Union town recently, aged 89. (Tuesday, July 9, 1878, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Rodin Pratt
Rodin Pratt died at Olean, New York, recently, aged 107 years.
(Tuesday, July 16, 1878, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Godarn Smith
We are informed that the young man who was shot at Westfield on the 4th, Mr.
Godarn Smith, of Sabinsville, died last Saturday or Sunday. (Tuesday, July
16, 1878, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Antonine Turburg
At Blossburg, July 9, 1878, of consumption, Antonine Turburg, aged 51(or 61)
years. (Tuesday, July 16, 1878, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
Mike Shaw
Mike Shaw, wife murderer, was executed at Milledgeville, Ga., a few days
ago. (Tuesday, July 23, 1878, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co,
Pa.)
M. Maurice Joly
A Paris dispatch states that M. Maurice Joly, the well-known Radical
advocate, has committed suicide. (Tuesday, July 23, 1878, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
John Franklin Noyes
John Franklin Noyes, once a popular actor, was drowned a few days ago in
Harlem river, while boating. (Tuesday, July 23, 1878, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Richard Sutton
Richard Sutton, formerly official reporter of the Senate proceedings, died a
few days ago, aged about 70 years. (Tuesday, July 23, 1878, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Professor H. G. Eastman
Professor H. G. Eastman, the Mayor of Poughkeepsie, NY, and the Business
College man, died in Denver, Colorado, a few days ago. (Tuesday, July 23,
1878, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Oliver P. Baldwin, Sr.
Oliver P. Baldwin, Sr., one of the editors of the Baltimore Sun, died at his
residence at Waverly, Baltimore county, Wednesday morning. Mr. Baldwin had
for 40 years been a prominent writer and journalist. He was about 67 years
old. (Tuesday, July 23, 1878, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co,
Pa.)
Mr. Abraham Pease
Mr. Abraham Pease, of Westfield, died at the residence of his son-in-law,
Mr. R. Krusen, last week Monday, at the advanced age of 82 years. Mr.
Pease was an old and respected resident of Westfield township. (Tuesday,
July 23, 1878, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Colonel Theodore Gregg
At Millesburg, on the evening of Thursday, July 4th, Colonel Theodore Gregg
died. The immediate cause of his death was the bursting of a blood-vessel,
inducted by a violent fit of coughing, the result of that fell disease,
consumption, with which Colonel Gregg was afflicted. The deceased was
Lieutenant of the Watch in the capitol grounds at Washington, and had a
commission in the regular army. Colonel Theodore Gregg, the subject of the
proceeding news paragraph clipped from an exchange, was well known to the boys
of the old 45th Regiment, he having been connected with that organization from
its first mustering, on the 21st of October, 1861, to the final close of the
Rebellion and muster out of the regiment, on the 17th of July, 1865. Many
of the citizens of Tioga county will also remember him, having formed his
acquaintance when he was visiting his old comrades after the close of the war.
His life was indeed an eventful one, being for the most part passed in the
military service of his country. He was an active participant in the
Seminole war, and followed our standard through the Mexican war, under Scott, to
its final close. At the storming of the castle of Chepultepec he was
severely wounded and was left on the field as dead, but finally recovered and
returned home, honored by his immediate commander as a “soldier who, knowing his
duty, faithfully performed it.” On the breaking out of the Rebellion he
was one of the foremost in Centre county in effecting the organization of
Company A of the 45th Regiment, and was elected First Lieutenant, August 16th,
1861. He was, on October 22d, 1861, promoted to the post of Adjutant of
the Regiment; promoted from Adjutant to Captain of Company F, March 24th, 1862;
again promoted from Captain to Lieutenant Colonel, September 23d, 1864, and was
brevetted Colonel October 18th, 1864. He was wounded at the battle of
South Mountain, September 14th, 1862. At the battle at Peebles Farm, on
the left of Petersburg, September 30th, 1864, Col. Gregg was captured by the
enemy with his entire command, consisting of 150 men and officers. The
history of this affair I quote from the records. “It was here that the
45th Pennsylvania was held to support Griffin’s Brigade, Second Division, 5th
Corps, and fought gallantly, repulsing several charges of infantry and cavalry
in rear and front. At one time entirely surrounded by the enemy, it cut
its way through his columns and gained the shelter of a log barn. The
little band was here soon surrounded again, and called upon to surrender.
Lieut. Col. Gregg did not propose to yield without further effort to escape.
Calling to his men to slay the ‘Hell Hounds,’ with fixed bayonet and a loud
cheer they made the desperate charge; but were met by a withering fire of
musketry, which killed or wounded the larger part of his command. Being
overcome by vastly superior numbers, after a fierce struggle they were forced to
surrender.” He was exchanged February 16th, 1865, and rejoined his
regiment on the 15th of April of that year, and was finally mustered out July
18th, 1865. As a soldier, he was kind, genial and brave even to rashness,
discharging every duty required of him promptly and efficiently. As an
officer, he was also kind and considerate. The lowest private in the ranks
of his command secured the same attention and consideration at his hands as the
officers. He was mild but firm in enforcing discipline, thereby endearing
himself to every member of his command. In action he was brave, and always
led where danger was most imminent; and at the same time he had the faculty of
inspiring his men with the same courage and impetuous daring that was
characteristic of himself, which made the Regiment always a terror to the
opening Confederates. For the sympathizers, alders, or abetters of the
Rebellion on he could not coin language or invective in harsh enough terms
condemnatory of their action. He would simply have annihilated the whole
of them had he had the power so to do. His heart and feelings were tender
as a child’s; and the wrongs of his men were summarily redressed when in his
power. The loss of men or officers in battle, often caused the tears to
course down his battle-scarred face in silent sympathy with the bereaved.
A true and tried soldier has gone to his reward. Peace to his ashes!
(Tuesday, July 23, 1878, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Female White
A daughter of Dennis White of Westmoreland county, aged 17, was found
drowned a few days ago. She was piqued because she had been left out of a
picnic party. (Tuesday, July 30, 1878, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Amelia Ames
At Millerton, July 19, 1878, of consumption, Amelia, daughter of Mr. Elisha
Ames, aged 16 years, 3 months and 11 days. (Tuesday, July 30, 1878, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Abraham Pease
At Westfield, July 15, 1878, Abraham Pease, aged 82 years. (Tuesday,
July 30, 1878, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Joseph Peters
In Farmington, July 17, 1878, Joseph Peters, aged 75 years. (Tuesday,
July 30, 1878, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
William Earl
William Earl, a painter of Conshocken, was found dead in his bed a few days
ago. (Tuesday, July 30, 1878, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co,
Pa.)
Frank Jones
Frank Jones, a well-known stenographer of Titusville, dropped dead a few
days ago. (Tuesday, July 30, 1878, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. L. L. Smith
Last week Monday Mrs. L. L. Smith, wife of the County Commissioner, died at
her home in Sullivan township. Her illness had been a long one, and death
to her was undoubtedly great pain, for she is spoken of by those who knew her as
a most exemplary Christian woman. (Tuesday, August 6, 1878, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Julia Elliott
In Lawrence township, July 27, 1878, of chronic inflammation, Miss Julia
Elliott, aged 68 years and 1 month. (Tuesday, August 6, 1878, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Mary Hudson
In Jackson, July 27, 1878, of inflammatory croup and diphtheria, Mary,
eldest daughter of William and Eass(?) Hudson, aged 19 years, 1 month and 22
days. (Tuesday, August 6, 1878, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
Walter Jaap
In Morris Run, July 27, 1878, Walter Jaap, aged 55 years. (Tuesday,
August 6, 1878, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Grace E. Kingsley [SRGP 82815]
Mansfield, July 27, 1878, of cholera infantum, Grace E., youngest daughter
of H. F. and Ella A. Kingsley, aged 1 year and 4 months. (Tuesday, August
6, 1878, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.) [Prospect Cemetery]
Harvey Metcalf
In Westfield, July 31, 1878, Harvey Metcalf, aged 76(or 16) years.
(Tuesday, August 6, 1878, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Col. Wm. P. Wilson
Col. Wm. P. Wilson, last year Chairman of the Republican State Committee,
died at Bellefonte, a week ago Saturday, aged 48 years. (Tuesday, August
13, 1878, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Philip Calahan
Philip Calahan, who died in Bristol a few days ago at the age of 110 years,
was believed to be the oldest man in Bucks county. He was born in Donegal,
Ireland, in 1768, and came to this country in 1847. He settled in Bristol,
and lived there until his death. (Tuesday, August 13, 1878, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
George B. Ellsworth
George B. Ellsworth, of Fredonia, committed suicide a week ago Saturday
night, near Packwick, Oil City, by jumping into a tank of oil. He left a
note to his employer, saying that he was tired of life and directing him to a
certain tank, where the body was found. (Tuesday, August 13, 1878, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Male Catlin
At Catlin Hollow, July 17, 1878, an infant son of Lorenzo and Sarah Catlin.
(Tuesday, August 13, 1878, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Mary Ann Thorpe
At Wellsboro, August 7, 1878, of apoplexy, Mrs. Mary Ann Thorpe, aged 84
years. (Tuesday, August 13, 1878, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
Infant child Truax
At Tioga, August 4, 1878, an infant child of William and Maggie Truax.
(Tuesday, August 13, 1878, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Libbie Walker
In Chatham, July 28, 1878, of diphtheria, Libbie, daughter of Warren Walker,
aged 9 years. (Tuesday, August 13, 1878, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Charles Gates
Charles Gates, a boy bitten by a shark in East river, New York, a week ago,
died last Thursday. (Tuesday, August 13, 1878, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Alexander Dewitt
Alexander Dewitt, colored, was hanged at Darlington, SC, last Thursday, for
the murder of William Warren in 1871. (Tuesday, August 20, 1878, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
John H. Raymond
John H. Raymond, President of Vassar College, died at 2:30 o’clock last
Wednesday morning, after a sickness of several weeks. (Tuesday, August 20,
1878, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Henry Lay
Henry Lay fell a distance of 50 feet from the church spire at Cornwall, Pa.,
last Tuesday, and was fatally injured. (Tuesday, August 20, 1878, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Rev. H. F. Hill
Rev. H. F. Hill, well known to many people in this county, died at Lindley,
NY, from injuries received from a fall in a lumber shed, on the 1st instant.
He was 67 years old. (Tuesday, August 20, 1878, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Libby Bell
In Chatham, July 28, 1878, of diphtheria, Libby, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.
T. Walker, aged 9 years, 1 month and 3 days. (Tuesday, August 20, 1878,
The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Joseph White
At Nelson, August 6, 1878, Joseph White, aged 71(or 72) years.
(Tuesday, August 20, 1878, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Garrett Tobin
A little Hornellsville boy, 2 ½ years old, named Garrett Tobin, was crawling
under a car, when the car was started. The wheels pushed him a short
distance, when they passed over him, cutting him in two and killing him
instantly. (Tuesday, August 27, 1878, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Horace H. Day
Horace H. Day, the well-known rubber manufacturer, is dead. (Tuesday,
September 3, 1878, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Seth Padelford
Seth Padelford, Governor of Rhode Island four years, died last week after
eight days’ prostration by paralysis, aged 71 years. (Tuesday, September
3, 1878, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
J. O. W. Bailey
We regret to hear that J. O. W. Bailey, Esq., formerly of this village, died
at Ridgway, Elk county, last week. He read law with Major Merrick several
years ago. (Tuesday, September 3, 1878, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss May Witters Drake
At Arnot, August 22, 1878, May Witters, youngest daughter of L. H. and M. E.
Drake, aged 1 year, 6 months and 19 days. (Tuesday, September 3, 1878, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Amy Gillett
At Canoe Camp, August 20, 1878, Miss Amy Gillett, aged 30 years and 1 month.
(Tuesday, September 3, 1878, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Henry Bertram
Henry Bertram, late Major General of United States volunteers, died at
Janeau, Wis., last week. (Tuesday, September 10, 1878, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Henry H. Haight
Ex Governor Henry H. Haight died at San Francisco last week, at the office
of his physician, where he had gone for medical assistance in a case of sudden
illness. (Tuesday, September 10, 1878, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
James Sofield
A telegram received by Mrs. A. J. Sofield, of this village, yesterday
morning, brought her the sad news that her son James was killed by the cars at
Black Rock, NY, last Sunday afternoon. No further particulars of the
accident have come to hand. James was the second son of the late Captain
A. J. Sofield. He was a young man but little past his majority, and was a
printer by trade. He had worked in the Agitator office at various times,
and had always shown himself a ready, willing workman and a good-hearted young
man. He left home last Friday, going to Buffalo, and the shocking news of
his death was the first that was heard from him after his departure. It is
understood that his remains will be brought home for burial. (Tuesday,
September 10, 1878, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
William and Philander Cole
Last week Monday a party of Delmar gentlemen went to a point on Pine creek
near the mouth of Elk run to enjoy a few days of camp life. The company
included William Cole, Robert Steele, Philander Cole, Peter Walbridge, and John
Steele. Tuesday evening they set a net in the creek, and the next morning
while taking it up both William and Philander Cole were drowned. As
related to us, the circumstances leading to this fatal result were as follows:
While engaged in taking up the net Mr. Philander Cole stepped out into the water
on a shelving rock. From this he slipped into the creek at a point where
the water is about 16 feet deep. He went to the bottom at once, and when
he came to the surface called for help as he sank again.--Mr. William Cole at
once plunged in to rescue the drowning man. He reached Philander; but the
latter at once grappled hold of him so that he was helpless. Seeing that
desperate situation of affairs, Mr. Robert Steele, although a man well advanced
in years, went into the water to save his friends if possible; but the effort
was vain, and Mr. Steele himself came near drowning, being only saved by a slab
shoved out to him.--The bodies of the drowned men floated some distance down the
stream, but were soon rescued and taken to their residences in Delmar. The
victims of this accident were cousins. William was 50 years of age and
Philander 23. They were both good swimmers and used to the water, and
William, we understand, had been a rafting pilot for many years. The
funeral services were held at the Stony Fork Baptist church Friday morning, and
called out a very large number of people from the vicinity. Indeed, the
attendance was so large that the church could not hold all who came, there being
seven or eight hundred persons present. The services were conducted by
Rev. Jas. A. Boyce and Rev. Mr. McKinney, both of Delmar. (Tuesday,
September 10, 1878, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Edith Nancy Bliss
In Charleston, Pa., August 31, 1878, Edith Nancy, daughter of William and
Vier(?) Bliss, aged 8 months and 9 days. (Tuesday, September 10, 1878, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Lucy Estella Campbell
In Delmar, September 2, 1878, Lucy Estella, wife of Henery Campbell, aged 26
years and 21(or 27) days. (Tuesday, September 10, 1878, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. William Cole (con’t)
Near Vermilyea’s, September 4, 1878, by accidental drowning, Mr. William
Cole, of Delmar, aged 50 years and 17 days. (Tuesday, September 10, 1878,
The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Philander Cole (con’t)
Near Vermilyea’s, September 4, 1878, by accidental drowning, Mr. Philander
Cole, aged 23 years and 3 months. (Tuesday, September 10, 1878, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
James Arthur Hoadly
At Stony Fork, August 31, 1878, James Arthur, son of James Hoadly, aged 1
year, 10 months and 28 days. (Tuesday, September 10, 1878, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
George Mead
At Elkland, August 30, 1878, George, eldest son of W. B. and E. M. Mead,
aged 5 years. (Tuesday, September 10, 1878, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Charles Rich
In Chatham, August 24, 1878, Mr. Charles Rich, aged 19 years, 2 months and 2
days. (Tuesday, September 10, 1878, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Rosina R. Brace
In Richmond, September 1, 1878, Rosina R., wife of Horace Brace, aged 52
years. (Tuesday, September 17, 1878, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Edward Maloy
Private Detective Edward Maloy was shot and killed by Thomas Allen, a
notorious gambler, at 615 Broadway, New York, Tuesday morning. Allen, who
was arrested, says the shooting was accidental, but the police discredit Allen’s
statement. (Tuesday, September 24, 1878, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Philander Maynard
Philander Maynard of Stewardson township, Potter county, was killed on the
12th instant at Renovo. He was stepped on by a horse in such a manner that
death resulted. (Tuesday, September 24, 1878, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Laverne L. Campbell
On Thursday, September 19, 1878, Laverne L., only son of Henry J. and
Estella L. Campbell, aged 1(?) month and 20 days. (Tuesday, September 24,
1878, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Byron Eagen and Bertie Austin Tieperman
On the 15th of September, 1878, Byron Eagen and Bertie Austin, twin children
of Henry and Nancy Tieperman, aged 4 months. (Tuesday, September 24, 1878,
The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Hon. J. Simpson
Hon. J. Simpson, Assistant Auditor General of Ottawa, is dead.
(Tuesday, October 1, 1878, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Colonel Thomas B. Thorpe
Colonel Thomas B. Thorpe, well known as a writer and public speaker, died in
New York city a few days ago. (Tuesday, October 1, 1878, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Vilette Dailey
Mrs. Vilette Dailey, a daughter of Nathan Niles, one of the first settlers
of this county, died at Tioga on the 6th of last month at the age of 84 years.
(Tuesday, October 1, 1878, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Clark Stilwell [SRGP 07957]
A resident of Jackson township informs us that Mr. Clark Stilwell died at
his residence in that township, very suddenly, last Tuesday night about eleven
o’clock. He retired to bed in his usual health, and was sick only about an
hour before his death. Notwithstanding this fact, no official
investigation was made as to the cause of his death, though it was quite
generally believed to have resulted from mental alienation.--Mr. Stilwell was in
his 72d year, and had been a resident of Jackson for over 40 years. He was
an honest, Christian man, and was loved and respected by all who knew him.
(Tuesday, October 1, 1878, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
[Jobs Corners Cemetery]
Dr. William Walker
A few evenings ago Dr. William Walker, of Easton, was kicked by a mule in
his veterinary stables, and his right leg broken below the knee. The shock
caused him to fall under the mule, which trampled him in a fearful manner
inflicting injuries which, together with his broken leg, resulted in his death
the next afternoon at four o’clock. (Tuesday, October 1, 1878, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Jacob Erden
Jacob Erden, the French journalist and author, is dead. (Tuesday,
October 8, 1878, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. John Penn
Mr. John Penn, F. R. S., the eminent mechanical engineer, is dead.
(Tuesday, October 8, 1878, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Dr. August Heinrich Petermann
Dr. August Heinrich Petermann, the well-known German geographer, is dead.
(Tuesday, October 8, 1878, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Cyrille Dion
Cyrille Dion, the celebrated billiard player, died of congestion of the
lungs Wednesday. (Tuesday, October 8, 1878, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Joseph Head
Joseph Head, a well-known stock dealer, near Hannibal, Mo., attempted to
throw his wife in a pond, but desisted upon the appearance of his son with a
shot gun. Releasing his hold upon his wife he drew a knife from his pocket
and plunged it in his own neck, severing the jugular vain. His wife had
recently instituted proceedings for a divorce on account of his abusive conduct.
(Tuesday, October 8, 1878, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Alice Gray [SRGP 51908]
A week ago last Saturday Miss Alice Gray, a young lady teacher in what is
known as the “Cotton school house,” a couple of miles above Millerton, was taken
down with a sore throat. On Thursday she died of diphtheria, and last
Saturday her remains were to be buried. So says the Elmira Advertiser.
(Tuesday, October 8, 1878, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Mary E. Wilcox
In Jackson, September 14, 1878, of inflammatory croup and Diphtheria, Mary
E., youngest daughter of George and Cynthia Wilcox, aged 3 years, 8 months and
29 days. (Tuesday, October 8, 1878, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Edward Sweet
Edward Sweet, aged 40 years was killed Wednesday afternoon in the
Continental colliery, at Centrallin, Pa., by a premature blast. (Tuesday,
October 15, 1878, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Herbert L. Hebe
At Blossburg, October 4, 1878, of diphtheria, Herbert L., son of Frank and
Maria Hebe, aged 1 year, 5 months and 21 days. (Tuesday, October 15, 1878,
The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Morgan Jenkins
At Morris Run, October 8, 1878, Morgan Jenkins, aged 38(?) years.
(Tuesday, October 15, 1878, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
George H. Webster
At Wellsboro, Thursday, October 3, 1878, George H., son of George A. and
Nancy C. Webster, aged 4 years, 2 months and 7 days. (Tuesday, October 15,
1878, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Josie E. Bixby [SRGP 51909]
At Gilmore, Pa., October 17, 1878, Josie E., daughter of Daniel and
Elizabeth Bixby, of Sullivan, Pa., in the 26th year of her age. (Tuesday,
October 29, 1878, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.) [Bakerburg
Cemetery]
Willie Thomas
In Tioga, October 9, 1878, Willie, son of Dr. C. Thomas, aged 6 years.
(Tuesday, October 29, 1878, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Colonel Lemuel Davenport
Col. Lemuel Davenport died at the residence of his daughter, in Elkland, a
week ago last Thursday, October 24, 1878, he was 86 years. He was one of
the early settlers of this county. The Journal gives the following sketch
of his life. The subject of this notice was widely known throughout this
county as one of its pioneers and one of the few ancient land-marks along the
pathway of time. He was born in the State of Vermont, in 1792, and removed
to this county in 1814, where he has since resided up to the time of his death.
He built the flouring mill and saw mill in Elkland now owned by J.W. Ryon, Esq.
He married for his first wife, a daughter of Israel Buckley, a farmer living
just above where Osceola now stands, and for his second wife Polly Brown, widow
of D. Brown, of Deerfield, who still survives him. As a business man and
one endowed with great personal energy, Col. Davenport had few equals.
Coming into the Cowanesque valley when it was still an unbroken wilderness, he
cleared the forests and opened up one of the largest farms in the neighborhood.
His mill was one of the first erected on the river, and people came to it from
Potter county and the surrounding country to get their milling done, some on
foot with a bushel of corn or rye on their backs, some on horseback, and some
with oxen. He lived to see the entire valley, one vast garden patch, and
to hear the shriek of the engine as it goes rattling along bearing its burden of
freight through a region that he had first known as a vast wilderness. For
a year or more he had been confined mostly to his house and latterly to his bed,
gradually wearing away until life’s brittle thread was broken and he died like a
shock of corn fully ripe and in season. He had lived to see almost three
generations come upon the stage and pass away, while he remained, aged and worn
and in the sere and yellow lest, still with all his faculties preserved to the
last. Whitened by the frosts of 86 winters, buffeted by the storms and
trials of an active life, he dug for himself a pathway where the mountain
torrent failed to make a passage. He battled with nature’s elements until
by the force of his indomitable will he overcame them. (Tuesday, November
5, 1878, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
John Douglass
The following paragraphs, which we find in the Union, of Oneida, Madison
county, NY, will interest many of our local readers, as Mr. Douglass once lived
in this county. John Douglass died at Warsaw, IL, on the 8th of October,
aged 4-(?) years. On the 25th of last July, Mr. Douglass had his right
foot severely injured by a mowing machine.--About a fortnight after that,
amputation of the leg was considered necessary in order to save his life, but
Mr. Douglass rapidly grew weaker, a severe cough set in, and he finally died of
consumption--the fifth one by that disease of a family of six brothers.
The deceased served in the 17th Regiment, N Y S Volunteers, which regiment was
principally composed of Oneida county boys, also in the Regular Army for seven
years. Mr. Douglass, in his boyhood, served as dry goods clerk in Verona
and afterwards in Oneida, and is still held in kindly remembrance by many of his
early friends. At the time of his death he had been a resident of Warsaw
for about five years, and was regarded as an upright and exemplary citizen.
Concerning his burial, the Keokuk Globe Democrat contains the following tragic
account: “Mr. Douglass was buried in the family burial-ground of W. P. Andrus,
with whom he made it his home. From the actions of some one who rode past
several times during the funeral, Mr. Andrus suspected that a raid on the grave
was contemplated, and concluded to watch it. Armed with a double barreled
shot-gun, he crept up to the grave at 12 o’clock of the same night, and there
found two men at work in it. He fired upon them, they climbed out and
retreated. He pursued them and fired again, and they returned the fire
with two shots from a revolver neither of which took effect. He kept up
the pursuit, and in a short time came upon one of the men lying under a hedge
where he had fallen badly wounded. He was taken to Mr. Andrus’s house and
medical aid summoned but he died at 8 o’clock the next morning.--One of the
shots took effect in the small of the back, nine passed clear through, coming
out in front. He eluded to tell who employed him to steal the body.
The man who was with him made his escape. Two shovels were found at the
grave, and where the men stood was found a revolver and a screw driver.
They had removed the body and placed a sack and were putting the boards back
into the grave preparatory to filling it up when they were fired upon.
(Tuesday, November 5, 1878, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Edna C. Mann
In Jackson township, October 15, 1878, Edna C., only child of John and Clara
Mann, aged 4 years, 10 months and 14 days. (Tuesday, November 5, 1878, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Edward Overton
Edward Overton, Esq., the oldest member of the bar in Bradford county, died
at Towanda, Pa., on the 17th ultimo, in the 83d year of his age. When in
the prime of life, Mr. Overton was one of the most eminent lawyers in northern
Pennsylvania, being especially distinguished for his knowledge of the then
intricate land-aws of the State. Mr. Overton was the father of Col. Edward
Overton, Esq., the present member of Congress from this district.
(Tuesday, November 12, 1878, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
J. Curtis Hughes
J. Curtis Hughes, brother of the Hon. F. W. Hughes, died suddenly at
Pottsville, a few days ago, of heart disease. (Tuesday, November 12, 1878,
The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Eugene A. Cronin
A Portland, Oregon, dispatch says Eugene A. Cronin died there on the 12th
ultimo. Cronin enjoyed some notoriety during the Presidential count.
(Tuesday, November 12, 1878, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Eber Andrews
At Blossburg, November 1, 1878, Eber, only son of F. D. and Eliza Andrews,
aged 20 years, 3 months and 16 days. (Tuesday, November 12, 1878, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Martha D. Lattin
In Jackson, October 12, 1878, Martha D., infant daughter of William and
Harriet E. Lattin, aged 3 months and 27 days. (Tuesday, November 12, 1878,
The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Alvira Ludwig
At Blossburg, November 4, 1878, Alvira, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ludwig,
aged 5 months. (Tuesday, November 12, 1878, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Maria Prutsman
At Tioga, October 31, 1878, Maria, consort of Abram Prutsman, aged 70 years
and 6 months. (Tuesday, November 12, 1878, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Emmet Shelman
In Jackson, November 1, 1878, Emmet, youngest son of Welt and Henrietta
Shelman, aged 1 year, 2 months and 5 days. (Tuesday, November 12, 1878,
The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Otis Field
Mr. Otis Field, of Delmar, who was hurt in a runaway accident in this
borough last July, died at his residence on the Stony Fork road, last Thursday.
It was believed that his death resulted form the injuries received in July,
although it was at first thought he had simply a fever. The funeral, last
Saturday, was attended by a large number of Mr. Field’s neighbors and friends.
He was about 24 years of age. (Tuesday, November 19, 1878, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Pearl Wilber Beach [SRGP 19160]
At Mansfield, October 3, 1878, Pearl Wilber, only son of John W. and Viola
Beach, aged 2 months and 1 day. (Tuesday, November 19, 1878, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Isaac Blue
In Clymer, November 8, 1878, Mr. Isaac Blue, aged 55(or 56) years.
(Tuesday, November 19, 1878, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Willie H. Granger
At Austin, Minn., May 31, 1878, Willie H., son of Frank and Ida A. Granger,
aged 4 months. (Tuesday, November 19, 1878, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Rufus L. Hardy
At Manhattan, Kan., September 12, 1878, Mr. Rufus L. Hardy, formerly a
resident of Charleston township, Pa., aged 66 years. (Tuesday, November
19, 1878, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Jared C. King
In Covington, November 11, 1878, Jared C. King, aged 65 years and 8 months.
(Tuesday, November 19, 1878, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Samuel Sutton
At Blossburg, November 8, 1878, Mr. Samuel Sutton, aged 47 years.
(Tuesday, November 19, 1878, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Dora Warren
In Charleston, November 9, 1878, of diphtheria, Dora, daughter of Elijah and
Elizabeth Warren, aged 4 years, 1 month and 26 days. (Tuesday, November
19, 1878, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Uri Bartholomew
Uri Bartholomew, a well-known hotel keeper in Elmira, died a few days ago.
(Tuesday, November 19, 1878, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Col. Walton Dwight
Col. Walton Dwight, ex-Mayor of Binghamton, died at the Spaulding House in
that city about half past eleven Friday evening. He had been sick with
gastric fever for about six weeks. He was 40 years old. (Tuesday,
November 19, 1878, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Perry Green
Perry Green, a colored barber of Watertown, NY, while drunk a few days ago,
had his nose and mouth so plugged up with mud by roughs that he died of
suffocation. (Tuesday, November 26, 1878, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. James Conlon
Mr. James Conlon, formerly a respected resident of Blossburg, and late of
Corning, died in New York city a few days ago, from the effects of an operation
for lithotomy. Mr. Conlon was highly esteemed wherever known.
(Tuesday, November 26, 1878, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Ella Button
In Middlebury, November 18, 1878, of pulmonary consumption, Ella, daughter
of Ralph Button. (Tuesday, November 26, 1878, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Joel Smith
In Newark Valley, NY, Sunday, October 27, 1878, Mr. Joel Smith, aged 96
years, 10 months and 18 days. (Tuesday, November 26, 1878, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Mary H. Clymer, son Richard and daughter Maria
The news of the sinking of the steamship Pommerania in the Straits of Dover,
last week Monday night, an account of which will be found in another column,
came with a painful shock to many citizens of this borough, involving, as the
disaster did, the death of Mrs. W. B. Clymer and two of her children. Mr.
Clymer was, from 1842 to 1869, the general agent of the trustees of the Bingham
estate. He came to this county in 1844, to Wellsboro in 1845, and after
his marriage, in 1852, resided with his family in the house now occupied by
Robert C. Simpson, Esq., and they were all well known to the residents of the
village. It was hoped by Mrs. Clymer’s friends here that later dispatches
would convey the news of her rescue; but there is no longer any hope that either
herself, her son Richard, or her daughter Maria was saved. Mrs. Mary H.
Clymer was a daughter of Edward T. Clymer, an old resident of Berks county in
this State. She was the only sister of Hon. Hiester Clymer, of Reading,
Pa., who has been a member of Congress for many years and is now the leading
Democrat of the Congressional district he represents. She was married in
1852 to Mr. William B. Clymer. Both were descended from the same ancestor,
but their relationship was quite remote. Mr. Clymer was a grandson of
George Clymer, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence and one of
the framers of the Federal constitution. He was also a brother of Dr.
George Clymer, Medical Director in the United States Navy, and a cousin of Dr.
Meredith Clymer, of New York city, at whose house Mrs. Clymer has spent much
time since her return from Europe in 1873. Immediately after their
marriage they came to reside in Wellsboro, and continued to do so until their
departure for Europe in 1869. During the time of their residence here they
made frequent and protracted visits to Philadelphia, New York, and Washington,
and traveled extensively through the United States and elsewhere. In July,
1869, they went to Europe, and traveled through Germany, Switzerland, France and
Italy.--Mr. Clymer died at Florence on the 28th of May, 1878, and Mrs. Clymer
and family, accompanied by her brother, Hon. Hiester Clymer, returned to this
country soon after his death. They intended to live abroad again for
several years to educate the younger children, and had engaged quarters for the
winter in Dresden. Mrs. Clymer was 53 years of age. Her son, Richard
Willing Clymer, who met death so heroically, was 20 years of age, and had just
finished attending school at Newport, RI. The daughter Maria Hester
Clymer, who was also lost, was 16 years of age. From Little Squib for
November, published by Misses H. A. and M. R. Simpson, we quote the following in
relation to the family: “They all formerly lived in the house which we now
occupy, and many friends will learn of their sadly sudden deaths with sincere
sorrow. They were all good friends of our family, and we cannot write in
fitting terms of this sore affliction. Father met them all in Philadelphia
only a few days before they sailed, and they spoke of their projected trip with
the pleasantest anticipations.-- “Birdie,” pet name of the lost Maria, and Rose
were especially gleeful at the prospect of returning to Dresden, where they had
enjoyed themselves very much when in Europe before. Poor Richard! so
young, and yet so brave! He met a hero’s death trying to save those whom
he loved better than his own life. The survivors of the stricken family
have the sincerest sympathy of affectionate relatives and warm friends; this
will alleviate, but cannot remove the burden of grief under which they rest.”
(Tuesday, December 3, 1878, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. James Argetsinger [SRGP 13754]
In Rutland, November 8, 1878, of dyspepsia, Mr. James Argetsinger, aged 79
years and 10 months. (Tuesday, December 3, 1878, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.) [Lawrence Corners Cemetery]
Mr. Jacob Benner
At Pittsburgh, Pa., November 3, 1878, of gastric fever, Mr. Jacob Benner,
formerly of Liberty, Tioga county, Pa. (Tuesday, December 3, 1878, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Ella Crowley
In Covington, November 23, 1878, Ella, daughter of Philip and Catherine
Crowley, aged 9(or 3) months. (Tuesday, December 3, 1878, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Frederick Etch
At Westfield, November 21, 1878, Mr. Frederick Etch, aged 51(or 52) years.
(Tuesday, December 3, 1878, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
George C. Forrest
In Raleigh, NC, November 23, 1878, George C., son of Asa B. and Betsey J.
Forrest, formerly of Covington township, aged 7 years and 8 months.
(Tuesday, December 3, 1878, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Veronica S. Ferry
Mrs. Veronica S. Ferry, of Mountville, Lancaster county, died a few days
ago, aged 104 years, leaving 165 descendants. (Tuesday, December 3, 1878,
The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Right Reverend J. B. Wilmer
Right Reverend J. B. Wilmer, Bishop of the diocese of Louisiana, and aged 65
years, died in New Orleans last week Monday of apoplexy. (Tuesday,
December 10, 1878, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Ira Austin
Some four or five weeks ago Mr. Ira Austin, of Union township, met with an
accident that resulted in his death. He was driving a span of mules,
himself and wife being in the wagon, when the team shied at something, and
turned suddenly around, throwing both Mr. Austin and his wife to the ground.
By the fall Mr. Austin had several ribs broken and a hole cut in his head.
He was so badly injured that he died within a short time. He was an old
resident of Union township, and his funeral was largely attended by his
neighbors, who respected him highly. (Tuesday, December 10, 1878, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Seth Bryant
In Rutland township, December 2, 1878, the wife of Mr. Seth Bryant, aged
about 35 years. (Tuesday, December 10, 1878, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. R. R. Colby – MONROE, Sarah [SRGP 07285]
At Mansfield, December 1, 1878, the wife of Mr. R. R. Colby, aged 28(or 25)
years. (Tuesday, December 10, 1878, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.) [Card Cemetery]
Alonzo Inscho Putnam
At Lawrenceville, November 26, 1878, Alonzo Inscho, only child of James H.
and Emma Putnam. (Tuesday, December 10, 1878, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. William Webster
In Middlebury township, December 1, 1878, the wife of Mr. William Webster,
aged 40 years. (Tuesday, December 10, 1878, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Dana Hyde
Dana Hyde, a lad aged 12 years, was found hanging dead from a rafter in the
left of a barn in Owego, NY, Thursday morning the 21st ultimo. Of late the
lad had evinced a great dread of attending school, and had been heard to say
that he would rather throw himself under a railroad train than to go to school
another day. He was at school last on the Monday previous to election, and
had been playing truant since. On the inquest held it was brought out that
he had been in the habit of reading dime novels and weekly story papers.
(Tuesday, December 10, 1878, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Tom Carpenter
Tom Carpenter, a noted turf man and horse-trainer, died last week at
Providence, RI. (Tuesday, December 17, 1878, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
James Dykes
James Dykes, the champion draught-player of Canada, died at Wardville,
Ontario, last week, from an over-dose of morphine. (Tuesday, December 17,
1878, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Conrad Gleason
Mr. Conrad Gleason, who died at Tioga a few days ago, is said to have been
one of the great Napoleon’s soldiers. (Tuesday, December 17, 1878, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Homer Gaylord
Mr. Homer Gaylord, an old resident of Mansfield, died last Tuesday. He
had been ill for several years, his disease being of a dropsical nature.
He was about 42 years old. (Tuesday, December 17, 1878, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Caroline Shultz
Last Thursday Mrs. Caroline Shultz died at the residence of Mr. N. Schimpf,
in Charleston township, about 2 ½ miles from this borough, at the great age of
104 years, 2 months and 8 days. Two years ago she was somewhat injured by
a fall, and since that time she has been confined to the house; but her death
resulted from extreme old age, and not from any acute disease or injury.
She was confined to her bed but two weeks. For several years past she had
frequently expressed surprise that she did not die; but her active habits and
her great vital strength kept the dread conqueror at bay until she had counted
more than a century of life. Mrs. Shultz was a native of Saxony, and it is
certain beyond a doubt that she was born in October, 1774--two years before our
country was known even by name among the family of nations. She came to
this country when she was 80 years old, remaining in New York for a year, and
then coming to Mr. Schimpf’s, where she has lived ever since. When she
came here, although she was then 81 years of age, she walked from Tioga to this
village--a distance of 18 miles--to save her stage fare. From that time
until she fell, two years ago, she was able to go about as lively as any other
person. When she was 100 years old she cut out and made a dress for
herself, and at a party given in her honor at that time she danced with almost
as much agility, and with fully as much enjoyment, as any middle-aged person
present.--Even after that date she afforded material help in the hay-field.
She never wore spectacles, after reaching the age of 40 years; and she was in
the full enjoyment of all her senses and mental faculties up to the time of her
death. She joined the Lutheran Church when a girl, and lived and died a
Christian. Coming to this country at so advanced an age, she never learned
to speak English, and her ignorance of that language was a matter of regret with
her, for it prevented her from attending church. She was thoroughly versed
in the Scriptures, and was, up to the last, able to repeat from memory many
portions of the Bible and numbers of the old German hymns she had learned when a
girl. She never had any children, and was a widow for the last 30 years of
her life. Her funeral was attended last Saturday, at the Christian church
in Charleston, just east of this village, Rev. J. F. Calkins preaching the
sermon, and her remains were brought here and laid at rest in our village
cemetery. Mrs. Shultz was an aunt to Mrs. Schimpf and a great-aunt to Mrs.
George Wagner, of this borough. She was undoubtedly the oldest person in
the county, and it is probable there is no person in the State more advanced in
years. Considering her mental and physical vigor, she was indeed a most
remarkable woman. (Tuesday, December 17, 1878, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. John Maynard
Mr. John Maynard, of Elk township, died at his residence last week Monday
after an illness of about three weeks’ duration. Mr. Maynard was born in
Massachusetts, and was one of the early settlers of his township. He was
well known and highly respected, not only by the people of Elk but by very many
of the best people throughout the county. He would have been a leading man
in any community, for he was an honest man of much more than the average
strength of character. By his death the county and his township suffer a
substantial loss. He was 86 years of age. (Tuesday, December 17,
1878, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Judge William H. Sutton
Judge William H. Sutton, a prominent member of the Pittsburgh bar died last
week Sunday morning. He was a native of Indiana county, and at one time
President Judge there. (Tuesday, December 17, 1878, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Rev. John Eshelmen
Rev. John Eshelmen, of Greencastle, Franklin county, knowing that the time
of his dissolution was approaching, preached his own funeral sermon, and died
very soon afterward. (Tuesday, December 17, 1878, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Adam H. Dockstader
In Union, Pa., November 27, 1878, Mr. Adam H. Dockstader, aged 67 years, 11
months and 22 days. (Tuesday, December 17, 1878, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Orrin Fenton
At Wellsboro, November 18, 1878, Mr. Orrin Fenton, aged 72 years and 9
months. (Tuesday, December 17, 1878, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Homer Gaylord
At Mansfield, December 10, 1878, Mr. Homer Gaylord, in the 43rd year of his
age. (Tuesday, December 17, 1878, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
Willie Megell
In Tioga, December 4, 1878, of diphtheritic croup, Willie Megell, aged 5
years. (Tuesday, December 19, 1878, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Sarah Munroe
At Morris Run, December 11, 1878, of dropsy, Mrs. Sarah Munroe, aged 68
years. (Tuesday, December 17, 1878, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. George Hewett
Mr. George Hewett was killed by a fall of rocks in a Morris Run mine last
Friday. He was nearly 50 years of age, and leaves six children.
(Tuesday, December 24, 1878, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Harriet Marks
Mrs. Harriet Marks, of Lewiston, Mifflin county, fell dead at church on the
8th instant. (Tuesday, December 24, 1878, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Lottie Culver
At Eau Claire, Wis., December 8, 1878, Lottie, daughter of D. S. Culver,
aged 2 years and 11 months. (Tuesday, December 24, 1878, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Patrick Shannon
Patrick Shannon, employed in the American Iron Works, of Pittsburgh, was
caught in the machinery a few days ago, and his body torn to pieces.
(Tuesday, December 24, 1878, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. N. L. Bennett
Mr. N. J. Bennett died at his residence, in this village last Sunday
morning. For several months Mr. Bennett had been suffering from that dread
northern scourge--consumption, and it had been evident to his friends for some
time that he could never recover from the disease. He came to this county
from Bainbridge, Chenango county, NY, stopping first at Lawrenceville, where he
followed his business as a jeweler and watchmaker for a year or two. He
removed to this village about two years ago, and soon gained the respect and
esteem of all who became acquainted with him. Our citizens generally will
regret his death. Mr. Bennett was but 38 years of age, and leaves a widow
and two young children. His funeral was attended yesterday afternoon under
the direction of the Odd Fellows, of which Order he was a member, and the body
was taken to Bainbridge for burial. (Tuesday, December 31, 1878, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
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