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1888- Wellsboro Agitator - Obituaries
Last Wednesday morning Master Joseph H. Bower, the 10-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. George Bower, of Elmira, NY, was instantly killed on the railroad track near that city. The lad with several companions was returning home from a fishing trip, and when near Gerber’s brewery they climbed up the high embankment to cross the track. Just as young Bower put his foot upon the tie a fast express came along. He was struck in the head by an iron rod projecting from the locomotive, and he fell back into the arms of his older brother. He was instantly killed. Joseph was a bright and lovable lad, and his death is a crushing blow to his parents. They have the sympathy of many friends in this borough, where the family is well known. The funeral was held on Friday at the family residence on East Second street. Mr. Joseph Riberolle, of this borough, the lad’s grandfather, and Mrs. George Riberolle attended the funeral. (Tuesday, July 31, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Lewis Cruttenden
Mr. Lewis Cruttenden died at his residence at Lamb’s Creek last week Sunday,
at the age of 75 years. He was born at Westfield, county of Sussex,
England. He was one of the pioneers of Lamb’s Creek, having bought wild
land there about 50 years ago and resided on it ever since. Lewis was one
of six brothers who came to America; one sister came also. The mortality
in this family is something singular, three of the brothers having died in less
than nine months past. Only one brother, Mr. Tilden Cruttenden, of East
Charleston, aged 83 years, and the sister, Mrs. William Hollands, of Mansfield,
in her 74th year, survive. Mr. Cruttenden leaves a widow who was his
helpmate for about 54 years, and five sons and two daughters. He was an
active and consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The
funeral was held at Mansfield last Wednesday. (Tuesday, July 31, 1888, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Male Butler
Of membranous croup, July 14, 1888, D---J, infant son of Charles G. and
Jennie M. Butler, aged 11 months. A bud that shall unfold in Paradise.
(Tuesday, July 31, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Silas Dewey
At Cherry Flats, Pa., July 24, 1888, Silas Dewey. (Tuesday, July 31,
1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Price
At Covington, Pa., July 24, 1888, Mrs. Price, aged 88 years. (Tuesday,
July 31, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Ella Whitman
At Sabinsville, Pa., July 23, 1888, after a lingering illness, Ella,
daughter of S. H. Whitman, aged 11 years. (Tuesday, July 31, 1888, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Grove N. Pike
Mr. Grove N. Pike, of Waverly, NY, drank a large quantity of ice-water after
he had become heated in pitching hay a few days ago. He was soon attacked
with violent pains in the stomach and died in 20 minutes. It is believed
that his death was caused by the ice-water. Mr. Pike was one of the
prominent citizens of Waverly. (Tuesday, August 14, 1888, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. James Ryon
Mr. James Ryon, a former resident of Arnot, was killed by a fall of coal in
the mines at Dubois a few days ago. The remains were brought to Blossburg
for interment. (Tuesday, August 14, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. John Revie
Mr. John Revie, a respected citizen of Blossburg, died last Wednesday at the
age of 54 years. His wife is also dangerously sick. Mr. Revie leaves
a large family of children. (Tuesday, August 14, 1888, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. John Dougherty
Mr. John Dougherty, of Union township, died a few days ago after a short
illness. It is said that he was about 100 years old, and he had been well
and active up to a short time before his death. (Tuesday, August 14, 1888,
The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Child Keifer
Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Keifer, of this borough, mourn the death of their infant
child. The little one was taken with cholera infantum last Saturday and
died on the same day. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon.
(Tuesday, August 14, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Esther Reynolds
Mrs. Esther Reynolds, wife of Mr. George G. Reynolds, of Tioga, died last
Wednesday at the age of 48 years. She was taken sick on the previous
Friday with cholera morbus, but had recovered sufficiently by Sunday so that the
family physician thought there would be no danger in administering ether so that
she might have some bad teeth extracted. The ether was given and 11 very
bad teeth were taken out. On Monday she complained of a severe pain in her
stomach and suffered great agony, and in the evening a physician was called.
She became unconscious and remained so nearly all the time until she died.
She was a member of the Methodist Church and was respected by all who knew her.
Her death was so sudden and unexpected that the family are prostrated with
grief. The funeral was held at the family residence on Friday afternoon.
(Tuesday, August 14, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
James Little
At Potter Brook, Pa., August 4, 1888, James Little, aged 50 years.
(Tuesday, August 14, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. James Purcell
At Arnot, Pa., July 30, 1888, Mrs. James Purcell. (Tuesday, August 14,
1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. George Leonard
A young man about 25 years of age, named George Leonard, was killed in the
big saw-mill at Austin, Potter county, a few days ago. He was caught by
the saw-carriage and crushed so badly that he soon died. (Tuesday, August
21, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Perry H. Pratt
The sad news was received at Canton a few days ago of the murder of Mr.
Perry H. Pratt, formerly of that borough, in California, on the 27th ultimo.
Mr. Pratt, who is well known to many residents of the eastern part of this
county, went to California about seven years ago. He was traveling as a
salesman for a boot and shoe firm in San Francisco, and it was while he was
driving in a buggy through the woods in a sparsely settled part of that State
that he was shot down by some villain in ambush. The body was taken into
the brush and the pockets rifled of $50 and a watch, but in his haste the
assassins overlooked $95 in gold in the fob-pocket. A step-son of the
Deputy Sheriff of Yuba county has been arrested for the crime, but he claims
that he was hunting in that neighborhood, but knows nothing of the crime.
Mr. Pratt was a brother-in-law of Mr. Burton Schrader, of Mansfield.
(Tuesday, August 21, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Betsey Buck
At East Troy, Pa., August 3, 1888, of heart disease, Betsey, wife of W. R.
Buck, aged 64 years. (Tuesday, August 21, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Winifred Merritt
At Sylvania, Pa., August 7, 1888, Winifred Merritt. (Tuesday, August
21, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Henry Newell
At Armenia, Pa., August 4, 1888, of dropsy of the heart, Mrs. Henry Newell,
aged 35 years. (Tuesday, August 21, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Merritt Scott
At Troy, Pa., August 3, 1888, of general debility, Merritt Scott, aged 81
years. (Tuesday, August 21, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
Mr. Barnard Tabor
Tioga, August 25, 1888.--Mr. Barnard Tabor died on Wednesday of last week,
aged 79 years. His funeral was held on Thursday. (Tuesday, August
28, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Edwin R. Grow
Edwin R. Grow, a brother of Hon. G. A. Grow, died at Glenwood, Susquehanna
county, on the 6th instant. His age was more than 70 years.
(Tuesday, August 28, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Edward H. Camp
Rev. Edward H. Camp, a Presbyterian minister who was the pastor of the
Church at Troy, Bradford county, from 1870 to 1874, committed suicide at his
home in Newark, NJ, last week Sunday night. He had been sick for some time
and recently returned from Palestine, where he had been traveling for several
years. (Tuesday, August 28, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
Mr. Charles Clemons
Last week Monday Mr. Charles Clemons, of Mardin, was found dead in bed at
the home of his brother, Mr. George Clemons. The cause of his death was
heart disease. (Tuesday, August 28, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Phoebe Cole
Mrs. Phoebe Cole, of Tioga, died 82 years, died last Thursday evening.
She had resided in Tioga for nearly 50 years. The funeral was held last
Sunday morning at the Methodist church, the service being conducted by Rev.
Harvey Lamkin, of Covington. (Tuesday, August 28, 1888, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Arthur Bixby
Mr. Arthur Bixby, of Mainesburg, died on August 18, 1888, by blood-poisoning
after being sick seven weeks. He was first attacked with a felon on his
first finger, rheumatism set in, and when he died he had three large abscesses
on his left shoulder, one on his thigh and one on the breast. He was 43
years of age. (Tuesday, August 28, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
William J. Brewer
At Seeley Creek, NY, August 17, 1888, William J. Brewer, in the 63d year of
his age. (Tuesday, August 28, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Nat Kinney
Captain Nat Kinney, chief and founder of the Bald Knobber’s band in
Christian county, Mo., was killed at Ozark, a few days ago, by Bill Miles, an
anti-Bald Knobbler, who escaped. (Tuesday, September 4, 1888, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. John Scaife
Mr. John Scaife, a respected farmer of Covington township, died last
Wednesday at the age of 50 years. He was sick only a few days.
(Tuesday, September 4, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Mary Davison
At Westfield, Pa., August 15, 1888, Mary, wife of Rev. Alva Davison, aged 56
years. (Tuesday, September 4, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Jacob Huck
In Duncan, Pa., August 31, 1888, Jacob Huck, aged 87 years. (Tuesday,
September 4, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Joseph Ingham
At Academy Corners, Pa., August 28, 1888, Mrs. Joseph Ingham, mother of J.
S. Ingham, aged 86 years. (Tuesday, September 4, 1888, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Female Martin
At Gaines, Pa., August 29, 1888, the infant daughter of Rising and Ida
Martin. (Tuesday, September 4, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Edward G. W. Butler
Col. Edward G. W. Butler, the oldest graduate of West Point Military
Academy, is dead, aged 89 years. (Tuesday, September 11, 1888, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Lester Wallack
Lester Wallack, the celebrated New York actor, died at Stamford, Conn., last
Thursday, of apoplexy. (Tuesday, September 11, 1888, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Nancy Jones
Mrs. Nancy Jones died a few days ago at Galveston, Texas. Her age has
been fixed at 106, but it is believed that she was many years older.
(Tuesday, September 11, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Jesse Pratt
Rev. Jesse Pratt, the oldest Baptist minister of Arkansas, died at Little
Rock the other day five hours before his son who was on trial for assaulting a
woman, was sentenced to five years imprisonment. He had expressed a hope
that he would die before the verdict was rendered, and it was grief and shame
that killed him. (Tuesday, September 11, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Isaac P. Doane
Mr. Isaac P. Doane, of Leona, Bradford county, died last Wednesday, at the
age of 77 years. He was the father of Prof. Joseph C. Doane, principal of
the Blossburg public schools. (Tuesday, September 11, 1888, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
S. W. Brink
In Armenia, Pa., August 25, 1888, of dropsy, S. W. Brink, aged 51 years.
(Tuesday, September 11, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Azubah Craft
At Mansfield, Pa., September 3, 1888, of general debility, Mrs. Azubah
Craft, aged 70(or 76) years. (Tuesday, September 11, 1888, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Male French
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. French mourn the loss of their a baby boy, an infant
about two weeks old, who died of cholera infantum. The funeral is to be
held tomorrow. They wish is to be held tomorrow. They wish to thank
the neighbors for their aid and sympathy. (Tuesday, September 18, 1888,
The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Charles K. Thompson
Last Tuesday evening Dr. Charles K. Thompson died of heart disease at his
home on East avenue in this borough. The Doctor had known for some years
the nature of his disease, and three years ago he relinquished his general
practice in consequence of his precarious health. In July he was
prostrated, and for several weeks he was confined to his bed, but he recovered
sufficiently to be upon the streets several times a few days before his last
sickness. On the Saturday before to his death he was again stricken down,
and he sank rapidly until the end came. Dr. Thompson was born April 22,
1821, in Charleston township. He studied medicine with the late Dr. Otis
Gibson in this borough, and he was graduated from the Geneva Medical College in
1846. He soon after began the practice of his profession in this borough.
In 1847 he married Miss Sarah Gibson, who survives him with their two children,
Mr. Charles O. Thompson, of Rochester, NY, and Mrs. Emma Santer, of
Williamsport, Pa. Dr. Thompson served as an army surgeon during the
Rebellion, and after the close of the war he was stationed at Edisto, South
Carolina, for some time in connection with the Freedman’s Bureau. He
returned to this borough and resumed his practice, and remained here until his
death, except for a year, when he was the resident physician at Fall Brook.
In the fall of 1882 Dr. Thompson received an appointment as one of the three
physicians composing the Board of Examiners for Pensions, and he held the
position at the time of his death, having discharged his duties with signal
ability. Everybody liked Dr. Thompson for his genial nature, his
gentlemanly manner and his many attractive social qualities. His ability
as a physician was recognized by all his colleagues in the profession, and he
was frequently called to counsel in dangerous cases. His 40 years practice
in this region gave him an extensive acquaintance and a multitude of friends.
The funeral was held on Friday morning last at his late residence on East
avenue, Rev. Mr. Mathews, of the First Baptist Church, conducting the service.
(Tuesday, September 18, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Frank Heckart
Last Sunday evening about 10 o’clock Frank Heckart was murdered by “Dip”
Patterson near Head’s hotel at Erwin Center, NY. Both young men had been
drinking, and Heckart stepped up to a wagon occupied by Patterson and another
young fellow, when Patterson stabbed him in the neck with a pocket-knife.
The young man died in 15 minutes. (Tuesday, September 18, 1888, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. John Scaife
In Covington, Pa., August 29, 1888, Mr. John Scaife, aged about 56 years of
age. (Tuesday, September 18, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. D. Sewell
At Covington, Pa., August 22, 1888, Mr. D. Sewell, aged 72 years.
(Tuesday, September 18, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. John Waddle
In Covington, Pa., August 11, 1888, Mr. John Waddle, aged 65 years.
(Tuesday, September 18, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. J. W. Burgess
Mr. J. W. Burgess, proprietor of the Tarbell House, at Montrose, Susquehanna
county, committed suicide by shooting himself with a pistol on the evening of
August 28th. He left an affectionate letter of farewell to his wife, who
was at her former home at Scranton at the time of the sad occurrence. No
other cause than general despondency can be assigned for the deed.
(Tuesday, September 18, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Sheldon Thomas
Mr. Sheldon Thomas, an aged and respected resident of Covington, died on the
15th instant at the age of 80 years. (Tuesday, September 25, 1888, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Damaris Ashley
In Delmar, Pa., September 12, 1888, Damaris, wife of E. Ashley, aged 58
years, 7 months and 7 days. (Tuesday, September 25, 1888, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
John Walters
John Walters, of Wilkesbarre, who is 40 years of age, went on a spree a few
days ago and drank such a quantity of whisky that he died from its effects.
(Tuesday, October 2, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Elizabeth Tritle
Miss Elizabeth Tritle, of Ayr township, Fulton county, died a few days ago
under the most peculiar circumstances. On Saturday, the 8th ultimo, a cat
inflicted a wound with its claw, which was so slight as not to draw blood, and
no more perceptible to the eye that if inflicted by a needle’s point. This
immediately became so painful that she took to her bed, from which she never
rose again, blood-poisoning ensuing. (Tuesday, October 2, 1888, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. L. R. Gale
Mrs. L. R. Gale, of Galeton, died last week Monday at the age of about 70
years. The remains were taken to Albany last Wednesday for interment.
(Tuesday, October 2, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. William W. Hall
Last Friday morning Mr. William W. Hall, a prominent and life-long resident
of Rutland township, residing near Roseville, committed suicide by hanging
himself in his barn. A neighbor found him suspended and cut him down, but
life was extinct. Mr. Hall had been in poor health and very despondent for
months past. The sickness of his daughter, which he believed incurable,
added to his melancholy and led him to the unnatural deed. Mr. Hall was
about 60 years of age, and he was in comfortable circumstances. He was
well known in this borough, where he has been frequently in attendance at the
courts. He leaves a wife, three sons and a daughter. (Tuesday,
October 2, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Walter Kedge
Last Wednesday morning as a special train on the Tioga railroad was
returning to Blossburg from Mansfield, it rounded a curve about two miles below
Blossburg and surprised a gang of section hands who were pushing two small
trucks along the track. The section boss, Mr. Henry Gilbert, called to the
men to get off the track and let the trucks go, while the engineer of the train
reversed his engine and whistled for brakes. All the men got off the
track, except Walter Kedge, who made a last effort to get his truck into the
ditch. He was struck and crushed under the wheels of the locomotive.
When the train stopped, his body was found wedged in the forward truck of the
tender. The head was severed from the body, one leg was cut off, both arms
were broken and the body was terribly mutilated. It was a sickening sight
for those who assisted in removing the remains. Mr. Kedge was about 40
years old, and he leaves a wife and one daughter. He was industrious and
respected citizen. The funeral was held on Thursday. Justice Schopp,
of Blossburg, summoned a Coroner’s jury, who viewed the body and heard the
testimony of the train hands and Mr. Kedge’s companions as to the manner of the
man’s death. The verdict rendered was in accordance with the above facts,
and stated that no blame was to be attributed to any person. (Tuesday,
October 2, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Max Benn
At Westfield, Pa., September 19, 1888, Max, only son of C. M. and Mary Benn,
aged 4 months and 5 days. (Tuesday, October 2, 1888, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Lewis Manning
At Harrison Valley, Pa., September 25, 1888, Lewis Manning, aged 85 years.
(Tuesday, October 2, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Clara A. Spencer
In Wellsboro, Pa., September 29, 1888, of heart disease, Clara A., wife of
Joseph Spencer, aged 22 years. (Tuesday, October 2, 1888, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Carrie Shaw
In Wellsboro, Pa., September 30, 1888, of cholera infantum, Carrie, daughter
of Alfred and Julia Shaw, aged 14 month. (Tuesday, October 2, 1888, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Joseph F. Simpson
Mr. Joseph F. Simpson, of this borough, died last Friday, at the age of 79
years. Mr. Simpson had been an invalid for seven years, having suffered a
stroke of paralysis. He was born in Burlington, Bradford county, and the
remains were taken to Monroeton, in the same county, for interment last Sunday.
(Tuesday, October 9, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Ada Brewer
Mrs. J. R. Brewer, whose maiden name was Ada Radeker, died at Corning, NY,
last Tuesday. Her remains were taken to Elkland, her former home, for
interment. (Tuesday, October 9, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. George Collins, Sr.
Mr. George Collins, Sr., died at his home in East Charleston last Friday
night at the age of 86 years. About a year ago Mr. Collins was stricken
with paralysis, and he remained an invalid from that time. He had resided
in Charleston township many years, having moved here from Oneida county, NY.
He was a quiet, unobtrusive citizen, and he had the respect of all who knew him.
He leaves four sons and two daughters. Mrs. Andrew Klock, of this borough,
is one of his children. The funeral was held at the homestead yesterday
morning at 11 o’clock. (Tuesday, October 2, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Alfred Graves
Mr. Alfred Graves, of Covington, died last Thursday after being sick for 1 ½
years from abscesses. He was a respected citizen. He leaves a wife
and infant child. (Tuesday, October 2, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Edward Harding
At Covington, Pa., September 30, 1888, of consumption of the bowels, Edward
Harding, aged 19 years. (Tuesday, October 9, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Clarinda Peters
At Mainesburg, Pa., September 10, 1888, Mrs. Clarinda Peters, aged 58 years.
(Tuesday, October 9, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
William M. Inscho
William M. Inscho, who died at Mitchell Creek in this county, September 17,
1888, and was buried in the cemetery at Tioga, was a son of John Inscho, a
farmer who lived at that place. His mother was Lovina Mitchell, the only
daughter (who lived to womanhood) of Richard Mitchell, the elder, who settled at
that place about the year 1792. William M. Inscho was born April 18, 1826.
He learned the trade of a carpenter with his brother-in-law, the late Rev. S. M.
Brookman, and worked at his trade early in life. For many years he was
constable of Tioga township, and he was well known throughout the county 20
years ago. About 10 years ago his health failed, and his disease resulted
in partial paralysis five years later. From that time he was constantly
confined to the house and unable to walk. He retained his mental faculties
to the last, and spent much of his time in reading. He had a remarkable
memory of names and of local events, and even when death was near he enjoyed
visits from old friends and enlivened them with cheerful memories of
happier-days. His death was sudden and not foreshadowed by any
considerable apparent increase of the illness which he had borne so long and so
patiently. He remained a bachelor; and his life closed on the farm on
which his father and his mother died many years ago. Although he had long
since ceased to be its owner, a devoted brother preserved it to him for a home
wherein he was kindly cared for by those who loved him during the long years of
his helpless life. (Tuesday, October 9, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
George Bosard Mitchell
George Bosard Mitchell, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Mitchell, of
Moline, Illinois, and grandson of Hon. John I. Mitchell, of this place, died of
croup after a short illness, Monday, October 1, 1888. He was born in
Dakota, December 8, 1883, and will be remembered by those who saw him here with
his mother in the spring of 1886 as a very bright and promising child.
(Tuesday, October 9, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Richard Allison Elmer
Richard Allison Elmer, President of the American Surety Company and Second
Assistant Postmaster-General under Garfield and Arthur, died of apoplexy in New
York a few days ago, aged 46 years. (Tuesday, October 16, 1888, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
John Savage
John Savage, the poet, died on Wednesday night at Laurel Side, Pa.
(Tuesday, October 16, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Lawrence Ibach
Lawrence Ibach, known as the “Blacksmith Astronomer,” died last Tuesday at
Reading, aged 70. (Tuesday, October 16, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Tom King
Tom King, the ex-champion pugilist, who once defeated Jem Mace, died
recently at London, England. (Tuesday, October 16, 1888, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Jacob M. Campbell
General Jacob M. Campbell, ex-Congressman and ex-Surveyor General of
Pennsylvania, died at Jamestown, Pa., a few days ago, aged 65. (Tuesday,
October 16, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Male Bernard
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bernard, of this borough, mourn the death of their
infant son, seven weeks old, who died of cholera infantum last Tuesday.
(Tuesday, October 16, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Valentine H. Stopper
Mr. Valentine H. Stopper, of Williamsport, the leader of the Stopper & Fisk
Orchestra, who was well known in this borough, died last Wednesday of
consumption. He was about 25 years of age. (Tuesday, October 16,
1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Robert Stewart
Mrs. Robert Stewart, of Farmington, died last week Sunday, and the funeral
was held last Tuesday. (Tuesday, October 16, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Child Robbins
Last Wednesday Mrs. George W. Robbins, who lives at a place known as
Robbins’ Settlement in Sullivan, near the Covington line, took her nine-months
old baby and went over to the home of her mother, Mrs. Royal Weeks, who lives a
half or three quarters of a mile distant. Soon after her arrival Mrs.
Weeks went out into the yard, and when she came back she was horrified to find
the baby dead with its throat cut. The mother had disappeared.
Search was instituted, and Mrs. Robbins was found concealed in the brush a short
distance from the house. In her ravings she said, “I had to do it.”
She was violently insane, and it is conjectured that she intended to take her
own life. It is stated that Mrs. Robbins is a middle-aged woman; that she
has several children; that she has been deranged several times before but
recovered in a short time. She has always been highly respected among her
neighbors. The sad event has cast a gloom over the community, and the
husband and father is heartbroken. The funeral of the child was held last
Thursday. (Tuesday, October 16, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Female Bostwick
At Knoxville, Pa., October 9, 1888, the infant daughter of Mr. Will
Bostwick. (Tuesday, October 16, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. John Hillier
At Mansfield, Pa., October 6, 1888, Mr. John Hillier, aged 74 years and 10
months. (Tuesday, October 16, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Norman Strait
At Portland, Oregon, September 25, 1888, of pneumonia, Mr. Norman Strait, in
the 65th year of his age. Mr. Strait was born in Addison, NY, and was
married to Betsey(?) Wright, February 3, 1843. In 1854 the family moved to
Osceola, where the deceased worked as a carpenter until the breaking out of the
war. In August, 1862, he enlisted as a nine-months man in Company B, 136th
Regiment. He was in the battles of Fredericksburg, and Chancellorsville,
and faithfully served out his time. Returning to Osceola, he engaged in
the drug store business, which is still carried on by his daughter Ella.
In 1880 Mr. Strait went to Aspen, Colorado, where he became an assayer of
precious metals. While there his younger daughter Eppa was killed by
falling from a high tower. The last two summers he spent in British
Columbia as an assayer, and he was returning home when he was so suddenly
stricken down. The deceased was a quiet, respected citizen and a prominent
Free Mason. The remains were brought East and were buried with Masonic
honors, the funeral being attended from the Methodist church on Wednesday, the
3d instant. (Tuesday, October 16, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Julia Beck
Julia Beck, of Kansas City, who thought she was too homely to live,
committed suicide last Wednesday by taking chloroform. She was 27 years
old. (Tuesday, October 23, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
Mrs. C. A. Buckley
Last Saturday Sarah, wife of Mr. C. A. Buckley, of Delmar, died of spinal
meningitis after an illness of several months. Mr. Buckley was 38 years of age.
The funeral was held at the Delmar Baptist church yesterday. (Tuesday,
October 23, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Charles Rollins
Mr. Charles Rollins, of Round Top, died early last Sunday morning. He
retired the night before apparently in good health. During the night a
member of the family heard an unusual noise, and on going to bed Mr. Rollins was
found dead. He was about 50 years of age. (Tuesday, October 23,
1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. J. W. Stone
Mrs. J. W. Stone, a former resident of Canton, died at Minneapolis, Minn.,
last Tuesday, of heart disease. (Tuesday, October 23, 1888, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Henry Gilbert
Mr. Henry Gilbert, who for 20 years has been section boss in the Blossburg
yard, was killed yesterday by being crushed under a truck-load of railway ties.
Further particulars of the sad death of Mr. Henry Gilbert, near Blossburg last
week Monday, are as follows: The section gang had been replacing ties near
the 40th mile-post. Mr. Gilbert, the boss, was riding down the grade on an
empty truck, sitting on the forward end with his feet hanging off. Another
truck loaded with ties was behind it, and it descending the grade it became
unmanageable, because of there being no brake upon it, and dashed down the hill
at a frightful rate of speed. The men on the loaded truck called out to
those ahead to get out of the way. The yelling disconcerted Mr. Gilbert,
and he jumped from the truck into the center of track and was struck and knocked
down and instantly killed by both trucks passing over him. James Jones was
badly and John Dugan slightly injured at the same time. Mr. Gilbert was 55
years of age. The funeral was held on Wednesday. It will be
remembered that Walter Kedge, a member of Mr. Gilbert‘s gang, was killed near
the same place by a similar accident a few days ago. (Tuesday, October 30,
1888, and Tuesday, October 23, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
William Duell
Ebenton, October 18, 1888.--William Duell, who lived near the township line
between Shippen and Gaines, died very suddenly yesterday morning. He had
been attending to some little chores and after he went in the house he said he
was dizzy while out. Soon he complained again of being dizzy, and he died
in a short time. He had been in poor health for a number of years, and on
two occasions he had fits or shocks, when his family thought him dead.
(Tuesday, October 23, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Stella Pool
A 7 year old girl named Stella Pool was killed in Monroeton, Bradford
county, recently by a hay-rack falling over upon her while she was playing about
a barn. (Tuesday, October 23, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. James Rice
Little Marsh, October 10, 1888.--Death has again visited our little hamlet
and claimed its victim. Mrs. James Rice was taken sick one week ago today.
She was not thought to be dangerously sick, but as the disease developed it
proved to be a brain trouble and became very severe. She suffered a great
deal until Tuesday at about 5 p.m., when death came to her relief. Mrs.
Rice was a most estimable lady, a good neighbor, a kind, loving wife and mother,
and was highly esteemed by all who knew her. She was buried from the
church yesterday, when Rev. A. G. Cole preached from the words,-- “What soever
thy hand finds to do, do it with thy might.” Mrs. Rice was 37 years of age
and leaves a husband and three daughters and a large circle of relations and
friends who mourn her sudden death. The bereaved family tender their
heartfelt thanks to the friends for their kind aid and sympathy in the hour of
need. (Tuesday, October 23, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
Mr. Herbert C. Rice
At Lawrenceville, Pa., October 16, 1888, of typhoid fever, Herbert C. Rice,
in his 17th year. (Tuesday, October 23, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Charity Rice
At Little Marsh, Pa., October 16, 1888, Mrs. Charity Rice, aged 37 years.
(Tuesday, October 23, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Bernard Spotanski
Mr. Bernard Spotanski, a respected Polish citizen of Blossburg, died last
Tuesday at the age of 76 years. (Tuesday, October 30, 1888, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Millie Collins
Miss Millie, daughter of Mr. E. L. Collins, of Blossburg, died last Thursday
of typhoid fever, at the age of 15 years. (Tuesday, October 30, 1888, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Margaret Maloy
Mrs. Margaret Maloy died at the residence of her son, Mr. James Maloy, in
Clearfield county, a few days ago, at the age of 80 years. The remains
were interred at Blossburg. (Tuesday, October 30, 1888, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. William Farrer
Mr. William Farrer died at his residence in Mansfield last Wednesday evening
in his 68th year. Mr. Farrer moved to Mansfield from Covington about three
years ago. He formerly resided at Liberty and Blossburg. He was born
in England, and came to America early in the 40’s. His surviving family
consists of two married and two unmarried daughters, three sons all at home, and
a wife nearly his own age. His daughter, Miss Jennie Farrer, was a
well-known and valued teacher in the public schools in this borough for several
years. (Tuesday, October 30, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Russell Lawton
Mr. Russell Lawton, an aged and respected citizen of Delmar, died yesterday,
October 29, 1888, at the age of about 70 years. Mr. Lawton had suffered
from cancer of the throat for a long time. (Tuesday, October 30, 1888, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. John Keeler
Mr. John Keeler, of Farmington, died of typhoid fever last Tuesday.
The funeral was held on Thursday. He leaves a young wife and two children.
He was about 26 or 27 years of age. (Tuesday, October 30, 1888, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Ernest S. Catlin
Catlin Hollow, October 29, 1888.--The people of this place were greatly
shocked last Friday morning on hearing of the sudden death of Mr. Ernest S.
Catlin, a promising young man aged 18 years, and the only son of Mr. and Mrs. S.
W. Catlin. He died of rheumatic fever after being ill only three days.
But a short time ago he was converted in the revival meetings conducted by Rev.
James Scovill. The funeral services were held at the Methodist church,
where Rev. H. J. Owen preached from the words, “But truly, as the Lord liveth,
and as thy soul liveth, there is but a step between me and death.” The
church organ, which young Catlin had played for some-time past, was draped in
mourning. He was much esteemed and loved by all and leaves a large circle
of relatives and friends who mourn his death. (Tuesday, October 30, 1888,
The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Joseph Morris
Mr. Joseph Morris, an old pioneer settler of Liberty, but a resident of
Jackson township, Lycoming county, for the past 15 years, died at his home last
Monday. He was 71 years old and had been all his life a very worthy
Christian gentleman. His loss will be keenly felt by his numerous friends
and relatives in Liberty and Jackson. (Tuesday, October 30, 1888, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Katie Kennedy
Katie Kennedy, of Scranton, died last Wednesday from injuries received in
the Mud Run disaster. The Lehigh Valley railroad company is settling with
the relatives of victims of the disaster on a basis of $13,500 for the head of a
family and $1,500 for those under 17 years old and unmarried. (Tuesday,
November 6, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Lois Meacham
Lois, the wife of Mr. Lyman Meacham, of Delmar, died last week Sunday of
heart disease at the age of 76 years. The funeral was held last Tuesday,
Rev. Mr. Chamberlayne, of this borough, conducting the service. (Tuesday,
November 6, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
T. B. Anderson
Major T. B. Anderson, of Morris Run, died last Friday after a protracted
illness. For 25 years he had been manager of the Company’s store at that
place, and he was highly esteemed by all. He was a prominent member of the
Order of Odd Fellows. The funeral was held on Sunday, and the remains were
taken to Syracuse for interment on Monday. (Tuesday, November 6, 1888, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Charles Grenell
Mr. Charles Grenell, a native of Lawrenceville, died at Brainerd, Minn., on
the 17th ultimo of typhoid fever. (Tuesday, November 6, 1888, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Robin Packard
Mainesburg, November 5, 1888.--A very sad accident happened last Friday on
the grounds near the Mainesburg school house. Robin Packard, aged 11 years
and son of N. R. Packard, of this borough had surreptitiously conveyed a pistol
to school. Having obtained some cartridges he found a quiet place on the
school grounds where he would not be observed and proceeded to load the pistol.
The hammer would not stay cocked, so the boy kept it raised with his left thumb
so that the cylinder would revolve and enable him to load with his right hand,
at the same time not noticing in particular that the muzzle was pointed towards
him. Four shells had been put in place, when the hammer slipped from under
his thumb and the revolver was discharged. Robin noticed that the powder
had set fire to his coat, which he removed and was trying to quench the fire in
the creek, when he saw that his shirt was saturated with blood. Then he
fell to the ground, and was found in that condition about three minutes
afterward, according to his own account. Dr. Maine was summoned and found
that the bullet had struck the lad about two inches left of the naval and passed
through his body. The lad was immediately taken home, where he died
Saturday morning. The parents are inconsolable, as Robin was an only
child. The funeral is to be at the Methodist Episcopal church today at 1
o’clock. Chaucer. (Tuesday, November 6, 1888, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. David Sturrock
Mr. David Sturrock, an aged and respected citizen of this borough, died at
his home on Lincoln street last Wednesday morning. He had been confined to
his bed only a few days, although he had been in feeble health for several
months. Mr. Sturrock was born in Forfarshire, Scotland, March 7, 1809.
He learned the trade of carpenter and joiner and was married in his native land.
In the fall of 1833 he came to this country, and, having passed the winter in
New York city, he took up his residence in this borough in the spring of 1834.
He had thus lived in this place for over 54 years, and for 50 years he had
resided in the house where he died. Both Mr. and Mrs. Sturrock were
members of the Presbyterian Church in Scotland, and they were among the number
who organized the Presbyterian Church in this village on February 11, 1843.
As a man and a citizen Mr. Sturrock enjoyed the profound respect of all who knew
him. His convictions upon religious and moral questions were clear and
firm, and nothing could swerve him from his allegiance to them; but while
inflexible, in favor of everything that was virtuous and of good report he was
of a singularly quiet and gentle disposition. Mr. Sturrock was an earnest
Republican, having identified himself with that party when it was born. He
was greatly interested in the election this fall. Having voted for William
Henry Harrison in 1840, he was very anxious to live to vote for the grandson.
It is doubtless true, as has been said of him, that no man in the town has done
more days’ work and that no man has labored upon more of the buildings in this
borough than he, and it will be generally conceded that to know that any piece
of work was done by him was to know that it was well done. His fair and
spotless memory is not only the just pride of his children and grandchildren,
but it is a legacy of honor to the village in which for so many years he found a
home. The funeral was held at the homestead on Friday afternoon at 2
o’clock, and Rev. A. C. Shaw, D. D., conducted the service. (Tuesday,
November 6, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. L. H. Shattuck
Last Thursday morning Mr. L. H. Shattuck died at his home in Mansfield, of
paralysis, at the age of 72 years. For three years past he had been
gradually failing in health and last spring he had a stroke of paralysis.
He had so far recovered as to be able to take a pleasure trip in September,
making a visit to his old home in New Jersey, and also among friends in Albany.
On the 12th of October he returned to the home of his son, Alfred J. Shattuck,
Esq., in this borough, and on the same day he suffered another shock of
paralysis. He improved somewhat, and on Sunday of last week by the advice
of his physician he was taken to his home at Mansfield. He stood the
journey well and seemed to be greatly pleased at being in his own home. On
Monday morning he was again prostrated and he remained unconscious until he
passed peacefully away. Levi Hubbard Shattuck was born in Fayston,
Vermont, September 1st, 1816. Three years later his father moved to
Massachusetts, and he lived at Deerfield, Amherst and North Hadley until 1836.
Mr. Shattuck then moved to New Brunswick, NJ. In 1837 he united with the
Presbyterian Church, but afterwards became identified with the Baptist Church,
and was a Deacon in the Church at Mansfield at the time of his death. In
1838 he moved to Plainfield, NJ, and became an employee of the Central Railroad
of New Jersey. Desiring to become a locomotive engineer, Mr. Shattuck
engaged to fire on the engine “Philadelphia” for 11 weeks, at the end of which
time he was placed in charge of the “Eagle,” the third locomotive bought by the
Central Railroad of New Jersey. When the question of Sunday work came up
Mr. Shattuck told the Superintendent of the road that his conscience would not
allow him to work on Sunday. Upon being told that if such was the case a
locomotive was no place for him, Mr. Shattuck resigned. The Company
subsequently employed him in different capacities. Mr. Shattuck married
Miss Sarah L. Pack in New York city in 1841. Soon after his marriage he
was promoted to the post of conductor and ran a train from Summerville to
Elizabeth, NJ, every day except Sunday. For nine years he served in that
capacity, and was then appointed as a station agent at Easton, Pa.; but a few
months later--in November, 1852--he accepted the position of Superintendent of
the Corning, Blossburg and Tioga railroad. He resided in Corning 15 years
and then moved to Blossburg where he lived for 18 years. For 33 years he
was Superintendent of the road and he did his work faithfully and well. On
the 1st of December, 1888, owing to failing health and his advanced age, Mr.
Shattuck offered his resignation. He retired with the respect and love of
all those who were associated with him, from the officers of the Company down to
the section hands. His career as a railroad man covered 45 years. In
1885 Mr. Shattuck moved to Mansfield, where he passed the remainder of his days.
He leaves a wife and two sons, Henry F. Shattuck, General Yard-master at
Hornellsville, and Alfred J. Shattuck, Esq., of this borough, and three
daughters, Mrs. William F. Fox, of Albany, NY, Mrs. Charles H. Verrill, of
Franklin, NY, and Mrs. Charles L. Shattuck, of Elmira. The funeral was
held at Mansfield last Sunday morning at 11 o’clock, and it was largely
attended. (Tuesday, November 6, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Erastus P. Hart
Erastus P. Hart, one of the most able lawyers and esteemed citizens of
Elmira, died on the 27th of October, aged 86 years. He had been a sufferer
from dyspepsia for a long time, and was prostrated with this disease some three
weeks ago. (Tuesday, November 6, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Lucretia Holmes Close
Mrs. Lucretia Holmes Close, wife of Peter M. Close, of Farmington, Tioga
county, Pa., died of paralysis on October 14, 1888, aged 82 years. The
deceased was born at Greenwich, Conn., October 6, 1806. In 1822 her
parents moved to Cayuga county, NY, where two years later she married Mr. Close.
The 64th anniversary of their marriage occurred one week before her death.
Forty years ago they moved to Farmington where they have ever since resided.
Nine children survive her. She was converted when 16 years of age and
afterward united with the Presbyterian Church. She was a very
conscientious, earnest Christian, interested in every good work. She
joined a temperance society about 60 years ago, the first one that was organized
in Cayuga county, where she then resided. The subject of missions early
claimed her attention, and at her death she was a member of the Ladies’ Foreign
Missionary Society. When a child she commenced attending Sunday-school,
and for many years she was a faithful, efficient Sunday-school teacher and
diligent student of the Bible, having read the Bible through by course over 20
times and committed a large portion of it to memory. She often spoke of
the 12th chapter of Isaiah as being her experience. During her last
illness, which lasted five month, she often expressed herself as being ready and
eager to go. Some of the last words she uttered were, “Jesus, come take
me.” Her family and friends deeply mourn her loss, but know it is her
infinite gain. Her influence for good will never die. “Blessed are
the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth; yea, saith the Spirit, that they
may rest from their labors, and their works do follow them.” This is the
second bereavement which has occurred in this family within a short time.
On August 17, 1888, Ella E., only child of E. W. and M. D. Close and
granddaughter of the above, died of cholera infantum, aged 23 months and 8 days.
She was a bright, intelligent child and is greatly missed. (Tuesday,
November 6, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Will C. David
Will C. David, a well-known and popular young Republican and assistant to W.
Alexander, private secretary to Gen. Harrison, was attacked by an unknown man in
Circle square, Indianapolis, early the other morning, and his skull was crushed.
He was taken to the hospital in a dying condition. His assailant escaped.
(Tuesday, November 13, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
David Hostetter
David Hostetter, the noted patent-medicine man and capitalist, who died at
New York of Bright’s disease last week Monday, was a thorough business man.
The bitters from which he made his money were invented by his father, but the
son greatly extended their sale by persistent and judicious advertising, in
co-operation with George W. Smith. (Tuesday, November 13, 1888, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Daniel Jenkins
The Advertiser says that Mr. Daniel Jenkins, an old man residing alone in a
house on the Maple Hill road, near Arnot, was found dead in his bed last week
Monday morning. He came to this county over 40 years ago and was one of
the men who helped explore the coal lands in this region. (Tuesday,
November 13, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Charles F. Johnston
Last Saturday morning Mr. Charles F. Johnston, a prominent farmer in
Charleston, died after a short sickness with acute Bright’s disease. He
was in his 49th year. Mr. Johnston had been complaining for several
months, but he was able to be about most of the time, and last Wednesday he
attended the wedding of his son Frank, at the house of Mr. George D. Brooks.
Mr. Johnston was born in Tompkins county, NY, in February, 1840. He was a
son of the late Ira Johnston, and he came here with his father when he was young
man. He owned one of the finest farms in Charleston, upon which he had
lived 25 years. Mr. Johnston was the largest man in all this region.
He weighed about 400 pounds, but he had always been remarkably active, being
able to do his full share of work about the farm. He loved the woods, and
was able to tramp with the best of them on his annual hunting expeditions in
former years. The funeral was held at the homestead last Sunday afternoon,
and it was largely attended. Rev. O. S. Chamberlayne conducted the
service. The remains were interred in the cemetery on Shumway hill.
Mr. Johnston leaves a wife and one adult son, Mr. Frank L. Johnston.
(Tuesday, November 13, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Rozanna Daggers
At Gouldsboro, Pa., November 2, 1888, Rozanna, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T.
B. Daggers, aged 1 year and 5 months. (Tuesday, November 13, 1888, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Emma Elizabeth Hall
At Mansfield, Pa., October 17, 1888, Emma Elizabeth, daughter of M. B. and
Sarah M. Hall, aged 21 years and 8 months. (Tuesday, November 13, 1888,
The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. G. P. Nichols
In Richmond, Pa., November 3, 1888, Mrs. G. P. Nichols, aged 30 years.
(Tuesday, November 13, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. William Connelly
Last Thursday Mr. William Connelly, a well-known farmer of Sullivan, died
very suddenly of apoplexy. He died without a moment’s warning while he was
attending the bedside of his wife, who is sick with typhoid fever. He was
about 45 years of age. The funeral was held last Saturday. (Tuesday,
November 20, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
John D. Bennett
John D. Bennett, of Bloomsburg, Pa., was found dead across the grave of his
wife on a recent morning, with his throat cut. He was principal of the
Normal school there, and although a young man was one of Bloomsburg’s most
trusted and honored citizens. His wife died of consumption recently.
Bennett was completely prostrated with grief, and it was apparent to all that
his mind was affected. (Tuesday, November 20, 1888, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
James E. Smith
Last Wednesday evening Mr. James E. Smith, of Wellsboro, died at the home of
his son-in-law, George H. Smith, on November 7, 1888, on Nichols street in this
borough, after a sickness of about five weeks with intermittent fever. Mr.
Smith was born in Delaware county, NY, in September, 1826. When he was
about two years old his father moved to this county and settled in Charleston
township. When he was a young man Mr. Smith purchased a farm at East
Charleston where he spent the greater part of his life. About a year ago
he gave up the management of the place to one of his sons. The funeral was
held at the Dartt Settlement church last Friday, the services being conducted by
Rev. H. M. Wolf, Jr., assisted by Rev. Mr. Mather. The remains were
interred in the new cemetery at that place. Mr. Smith was a consistent
member of the Baptist Church, and he leaves the record of a pure and well-spent
life. His wife, two son and one daughter survive him. He was 62
years, 1 month and 14 days old. (Tuesday, November 20, 1888, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Frederick K. Walter
Last week we briefly mentioned the death of Mr. Frederick K. Walter,
formerly of this borough, at Albuquerque, New Mexico, last week Monday night.
He had been sick for about two weeks with hemorrhage of the lungs. The
remains were interred at that place, the Odd Fellows conducting the funeral.
Last Sunday evening a service in memory of Mr. Walter was held at the
Presbyterian church in this borough. Dr. Shaw and Rev. George D. Meigs
made appropriate remarks eulogistic of the life and character of Mr. Walter.
Frederick K. Walter was born at East Canton, Bradford county, and he was about
29 years of age at the time of his death. He came to Wellsboro with Prof.
H. E. Raely in the fall of 1879. He attended school here for a time and
then taught in Liberty township. He then secured a position as assistant
clerk in the County Commissioners’ office, which place he held for three years.
During the building of the Pine Creek railway he was a member of the engineer
corps. He was promoted to a clerkship in the construction office of the
Company, where he remained until the business was closed up. Mr. Walter
was a book-keeper in the First National Bank in this borough for nearly two
years. Last July he resigned his position and went to his home at East
Canton in the hope of improving his failing health by outdoor work. About
the 1st of October he sought a change of climate, and secured a position as
assistant book-keeper in the San Felipe Hotel at Albuquerque, New Mexico.
He had been there about three weeks when he was taken with hemorrhage of the
lungs, which terminated in his death. Everybody who knew Fred. Walter was
his friend. He was quiet and unassuming, and his character was spotless.
(Tuesday, November 20, 1888, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
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