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1889- Wellsboro Agitator - Obituaries
F. W. Dawson
Captain F. W. Dawson, the editor of the News and Courier, was killed at
Charleston, SC., a few days ago by Dr. T. B. McDow, a young married physician of
that city. Dawson was murdered because of an attempt on his part to save
the honor of a servant girl in his employment. He was an Englishman who
took part in the war of the Rebellion on the Confederate side. He was a
man of much ability and was a leading citizen of Charleston, where his murder
caused much indignation. (Tuesday, March 26, 1889, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Adonija S. Welch
Adonija S. Welch, who was United States Senator from Florida soon after the
war, died at Pasadena, Cal., a few days ago. He was born at East Hampton,
Ct., in 1821, but at the age of 18 removed to Michigan, and graduated from the
University of that State in 1846. After teaching for a while he settled in
Florida, and in 1868 was elected United States Senator. Later he became
president of the Iowa Agricultural College at Ames, and was prominently
identified with educational works for many years. (Tuesday, March 26,
1889, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Sarah Eliza Magill
On the 19th instant Mrs. Sarah Eliza, wife of Col. James P. Magill, died at
her home on North Seventh street, Philadelphia, in her 69th year. Mrs.
Magill, whose maiden name was Goodrich, was well known in this county, she being
a native of Tioga and also a resident of this borough many years ago.
(Tuesday, March 26, 1889, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Andrew Messing
At Millerton, Pa., March 13, 1889, Mrs. Andrew Messing, aged 82 years.
(Tuesday, March 26, 1889, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. James Dewey
Mrs. James Dewey, an aged resident of Canoe Camp, died last week Sunday of
pneumonia. (Tuesday, April 2, 1889, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. H. N. Williams
Mrs. H. N. Williams, of Towanda, died yesterday of pneumonia, after an
illness of about a week. Mrs. Williams was well known in this borough,
where she resided many years ago. Mrs. Williams was a sister of Mr. Robert
Austin and Mrs. A. G. Sturrock, of this borough. The funeral is to be held
at Towanda on Thursday. (Tuesday, April 2, 1889, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Cyrus D. Garretson
A few days ago Mr. Cyrus D. Garretson was attempting to shift a belt in the
saw-mill at Austin, Potter county, when he was caught and thrown to the race
below, striking upon a pile of timber. He died from his injuries about
half and hour later. He was about 48 years of age. (Tuesday, April
2, 1889, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Daniel Baker
Mr. Daniel Baker, a well known citizen of Potter county, died a few days ago
at the age of 65 years. He held the office of Register and Recorder of
Potter county for 18 years, he then became County Auditor and served three
years. For the past six years he had held the office of Commissioners’
Clerk. (Tuesday, April 2, 1889, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
Mr. Henry Walters
At Oregon Hill, Pa., March 5, 1889, Mr. Henry Walters, aged 86 years, 9
months and 12 days. (Tuesday, April 2, 1889, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Jefferson Bowker
The late Mrs. Jefferson Bowker, who died on the 23d ultimo, was born in
Genoa, Cayuga county, NY, where she was married and commenced housekeeping.
She and her husband soon moved to Groton, where they lived for many years, and
where their large family of children grew up. But death entered their home
and the husband and father was taken, then two sons, then two daughters followed
to the far off unknown. Mrs. Bowker never remarried. She had been
visiting her daughters, Mrs. C. C. Trumble and Mrs. Silas Staples, in this
county. She died at the latter’s house in Charleston. She had lived
more than her allotted time, being nearly four score, and her death was
peaceful. The funeral was held at Keeneyville, Rev. A. G. Cole
officiating. (Tuesday, April 2, 1889, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Marcus A. Reno
Maj. Marcus A. Reno, late of the United States army, who served with Gen.
Custer in the Yellowstone Sioux massacre, died a few days ago at Providence
hospital. (Tuesday, April 9, 1889, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Alexander McCue
Judge Alexander McCue, Assistant Treasurer of the United States, who sent in
his resignation recently on account of a stroke of paralysis, died at his home
in Brooklyn last week. (Tuesday, April 9, 1889, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Jacob Sleeper
Jacob Sleeper, the philanthropist, died at his residence at Boston last week
Sunday afternoon. Mr. Sleeper was born in Newcastle, Me., in 1802, settled
in Boston in 1825, and amassed a fortune in the wholesale clothing business and
real-estate transactions. (Tuesday, April 9, 1889, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Edward P. Allis
Edward P. Allis, chief proprietor of the great Reliance iron-works at
Milwaukee, Wis., died last week of a combination of stomach and kidney troubles.
He was well known in the West, both through his immense business and his noble
philanthropy. (Tuesday, April 9, 1889, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
James Roman
James Roman, a bachelor of Middletown, Ky., who died recently, left his
entire estate, valued at $30,000, to 13 negroes who had been his slaves before
the war. (Tuesday, April 9, 1889, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
Adele Menard
Adele Menard, aged 17, of Minneapolis, committed suicide a few days ago by
shooting. Last summer she disappeared from home leaving a note saying she
was about to drown herself. She was found 10 days afterward masquerading
in male costume. She said she had been living in the woods. She was
to have been married in about a month after being brought back home, but her
intended husband disappeared on the wedding morning. Since then she has
acted very quietly and is believed to have been insane. (Tuesday, April 9,
1889, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Jesse Gustin
Last Tuesday afternoon the six-year old son of Mrs. Kate C. Gustin, a widow
residing at Stokesdale, was drowned in the small creek near the tannery at that
place. The little fellow was playing with his four year old brother and
fell into the water. The younger boy ran to the house for assistance, but
when help arrived Jesse was dead, the body being found in the water a few rods
below the tannery. The remains were taken to Columbia Cross Roads,
Bradford county, for interment. (Tuesday, April 9, 1889, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Lucy Williams
Mrs. Henry N. Williams, who died at Towanda last week Monday, April 1, 1889,
of pneumonia, was born July 9, 1860.(?) Her maiden name was Lucy Austin,
and she was a daughter of the late Hezekiah Austin, who was a resident of this
borough for many years. She was married in this borough to H. N. Williams,
Esq., January 23, 1858(or 1838). Her husband and two sons, Charles R. and
Robert H., survive her. Mrs. Williams was a beloved and most respected
lady, and her sudden death is mourned by a large circle of friends.
(Tuesday, April 9, 1889, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Thomas Keegan
Thomas Keegan, 108 years old, was buried a few days ago in Blair county.
He carried a pike in the Irish rebellion of 1798. (Tuesday, April 9, 1889,
The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Samuel Humbert
A quaint old resident of Fairchance, Pa., Samuel Humbert, died on a recent
night, aged 80 years. He had plenty of money, but wouldn’t spend it.
Recently he allowed his house to be sold at Sheriff’s sale becaue he loved his
money too well to let it go in payment of his debts. His house was visited
by burglars some time ago and he endured great torture by burning rather than
give up his treasure. In his last hour he tried to reveal the secret to a
neighbor, but death cut him short with the sentence unfinished. (Tuesday,
April 9, 1889, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Bostwick Bement
In Jackson, Pa., March 19, 1889, Mr. Bostwick Bement, aged 86 years.
(Tuesday, April 9, 1889, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Martha Knight
At Lodi, NY, March 29, 1889, Mrs. Martha Knight, mother of Mrs. Thomas
Allen, of Wellsboro, and sister of the Campbell brothers(?), of Delmar, Pa.
Mrs. Knight was 72 years of age. (Tuesday, April 9, 1889, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Ann Lewis
At Fall Brook, Pa., March 15, 1889, Mrs. Ann Lewis, widow of the late John
Lewis, aged 83 years. (Tuesday, April 9, 1889, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Wilson
At Covington, Pa., March 21, 1889, Mrs. Wilson, widow of the late Robert
Wilson. (Tuesday, April 9, 1889, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
John Wilcox
John Wilcox, the sexton of the Baptist Church in Painted Post, dropped dead
on a recent Sunday morning, just as he had his hand on the rope to ring the bell
for the morning service. He was 70 years old and had been the sexton of
the Church for the past 20 years. (Tuesday, April 16, 1889, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Abigail Newell
Mrs. Abigail Newell died a few days ago at her home in Union township after
a lingering illness. (Tuesday, April 16, 1889, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Lucy E. Kelsey
Mrs. L. E. Kelsey, who died of apoplexy on the 24th ultimo at Wixom,
Michigan, was a former resident of this borough. Her maiden name was Lucy
E. Moore, and she was a member of the family of John Norris over 50 years ago.
Mrs. Kelsey was 69 years old. (Tuesday, April 16, 1889, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. James Arrowsmith
Mr. James Arrowsmith, who died a few days ago at Gallitzin, Pa., was a
former resident of this county, having served as foreman at the Arnot mines for
14 years. He was a member of the Masonic Chapter and Commandery in this
borough. He was in his 60th year. (Tuesday, April 16, 1889, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Hiram Brooks
The late Hiram Brooks, of this borough, whose funeral occurred last
Thursday, was in his 83rd year; his widow is 72 years old; her sister, Mrs.
Gideon S. Cook, is 79, while Mr. Cook is 81; Mrs. Cook’s brother, Alpheus
Willard, was 77 last Thursday, and his wife is 75. Before this family
circle was broken last Tuesday by the death of Mr. Brooks all the persons named
lived in adjoining houses on State street in this borough. Their ages
added together amounted to 466 years, or an average age of over 77. Mr.
Cook has been a Tipstaff in our courts for over 60 years, and he says he well
remembers when the courts were held in the old log Court-house. Last
Tuesday evening Mr. Hiram Brooks, a well known citizen, died at his home on East
avenue in this borough after many months of suffering from the enfeeblements of
age. He was in his 82 years, 4 months and 17 days. Mr. Brooks was
born in New Hampshire, November 22, 1806. He was about 2 ½ years old when
his parents moved to this county and settled in that part of Delmar township
which was afterward set off as Charleston township. He grew to manhood
amid the hardships of pioneer life. On the 18th of November, 1830, he
married Lucinda Culver and began the work of clearing up the farm now occupied
by his son, Mr. George D. Brooks. The young couple were blessed with four
children, three of whom are still living. Mrs. Brooks died in 1846, and
Mr. Brooks afterward married Miss Alta Willard, who survives him. To them
two children were born, one of whom, Mr. Otis Brooks, survives. Mr. Brooks
resided upon the farm which he reclaimed from the wilderness until about eight
years ago, when he moved to this borough. He had accumulated a few hundred
dollars with which to make himself comfortable in his declining years, but he
lost it in the Tioga bank failure. Mr. Brooks was philosophical, however,
under his misfortune. His social, genial nature and even temper won him
many fast friends. He was a member of the Methodist Church for nearly 50
years. The funeral was held on Thursday afternoon, Rev. Mr. Chamberlayne
conducting the service, and it was largely attended. (Tuesday, April 16,
1889, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Laura Pierce
At Sylvania, Pa., April 11, 1889, of paralysis, Laura, widow of Walker
Pierce, aged 73 years. (Tuesday, April 16, 1889, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Nathan Palmer
Mrs. Nathan Palmer, of Sullivan, died a few days ago after many months of
great suffering. (Tuesday, April 23, 1889, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Susan Robena
Mrs. Susan Robena, wife of John Robena, Jr., of Arnot, died last week Monday
at the age of 28 years. (Tuesday, April 23, 1889, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Rachel Simmons
Mrs. Hiram E. Simmons, of this borough, died last evening after an illness
of about two months, of dropsy. She was 49 years of age. Her maiden
name was Rachel Warriner, and she was a daughter of Mr. Hiram Warriner, of Stony
Fork. Mr. and Mrs. Simmons had been married about 30 years. She was
an excellent woman and bore her sufferings with Christian fortitude.
(Tuesday, April 23, 1889, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. S. Preston Moore
Mrs. S. Preston Moore, formerly of Charleston, died at Job’s Corners last
Sunday. The funeral is to be held at the house of her son, Charles N.
Moore, in Charleston today. (Tuesday, April 23, 1889, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Ira Mudge
At Cherry Flats, Pa., April 13, 1889, Mr. Ira Mudge, in the 80th year of his
age. (Tuesday, April 23, 1889, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
Count Plater
Count Plater, famous in the Polish rising, has died in Switzerland.
(Tuesday, April 30, 1889, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Michael J. Norton
Michael J. Norton, a Tammany leader and since 1881 Judge of the First
district civil court in New York city, died last Tuesday from internal injuries
caused by a fall. (Tuesday, April 30, 1889, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Alexander Henriques
Alexander Henriques, vice-chairman of the New York Stock Exchange, died last
week at the age of 72. Mr. Henriques was born in the West Indies, served
for a time as secretary to Sam Houston when President of Texas, and then became
a broker in New York. (Tuesday, April 30, 1889, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Don Sebastian Lerdo de Tejada
Don Sebastian Lerdo de Tejada, ex-President of Mexico, died at New York last
week Sunday afternoon of bronchitis and pleurisy. Ex President Lerdo had
lived at New York in retirement since he left Mexico in 1876 on account of
political troubles. He was 64 years old and a bachelor. (Tuesday,
April 30, 1889, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Gudbrand Vigfusson
Gudbrand Vigfusson, the famous Icelandic litterateur, who died at Oxford the
other day, was, during his last days filled with homesickness. He longed
to see and feel the snow once more before he died. The wish was denied
him, but, as if in irony, it has fallen heavily upon his grave, almost as soon
as it was closed over him. (Tuesday, April 30, 1889, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Henry C. Moore
Col. Henry C. Moore, a widely-known civil engineer, ranking high in the
profession, died at his home in St. Louis recently after a long and painful
illness. He was born in Beaver, Pa., January 7, 1817, and was the son of
Robert Moore, ex member of Congress. Col. Moore received his education at
Washington, Pa. His first school-teacher was Rev. John Scott, father of
Mrs. Benjamin Harrison. (Tuesday, April 30, 1889, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Stephen Martin, Sr.
Mr. Stephen Martin, Sr., of Westfield, died last Tuesday at the age of 77
years. The remains were interred in Farmington. Mr. Martin was an
esteemed citizen. (Tuesday, April 30, 1889, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. John Q. Merrick
Last Thursday afternoon Mr. John Q. Merrick died at his home on Bacon street
in this borough, from the effects of a third stroke of paralysis which he
suffered on Wednesday. About six years ago he was first prostrated, but
recovered, to be stricken down again the following year. Since that time
he had enjoyed reasonably good health almost up to the day of his death.
Mr. Merrick was born at Walton, Delaware county, NY, July 24, 1812. He
learned the trade of a machinist early in life. He married Miss Sarah M.
Dickinson, of Leona, Bradford county, October 28, 1840. The couple then
moved to Williamsport, where Mr. Merrick was engaged in lumbering for several
years. In 1853 the family moved to Pike township, Potter county, near
Gaines, where he bought a farm and spent 34 years of his life. He was
Justice of the Peace in Pike for over 20 years. About two years ago Mr.
Merrick purchased a place on Bacon street and became a resident of this borough.
His geniality, light-heartedness and good temper won him many warm friends in
this community. Mr. and Mrs. Merrick were blessed with four children:
Mrs. Alonzo B. Horton of this borough, Mrs. H. L. Smith of Binghamton, Mr.
Clinton V. Merrick of Bradford, Pa., Superintendent of the Bradford division of
the Erie railway, and Mrs. L. Bliss, who died at Troy eight years ago. Mr.
Merrick served in the 58th Pennsylvania Volunteers during the war, and he was an
honored member of the George Cook Post, G. A. R., of this borough, the members
of which organization attended his funeral in a body. Revs. Mr.
Chamberlayne and Dr. Shaw conducted the funeral service on Saturday afternoon,
which was held at the house of Capt. A. B. Horton. It can truthfully be
said that Mr. Merrick was a man who faithfully performed his duty in all the
relations of life. (Tuesday, April 30, 1889, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. John Fox
At Catlin Hollow, Pa., April 3, 1889, Mrs. John Fox, aged 68 years.
(Tuesday, April 30, 1889, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. John Hogan
At Fall Brook, Pa., April 21, 1889, Mrs. John Hogan, aged 90 years.
(Tuesday, April 30, 1889, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Isaiah Jennings
At Addison, NY, April 17, 1889, Mr. Isaiah Jennings, aged 89 years, 1 month
and 15 days. Mr. Jennings was a native of this county, having been born at
Lawrenceville. (Tuesday, April 30, 1889, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Male Shepherd
A few days ago the 10-year old son of William Shepherd, of Mulhollen’s
attempted to jump on a moving Fall Brook freight train. He was thrown
under the wheels, and his left thigh was crushed. Surgeons amputated the
limb near the hip joint, but the little fellow never rallied, and died in four
hours from exhaustion. (Tuesday, May 7, 1889, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. George H. Tomb
Mr. George H. Tomb, a wealthy lumber dealer of Jersey Shore, Pa., in company
with a woman named Donaldson visited a house at Gloucester City, NJ, last
Wednesday evening to spend the night. During the night some of the inmates
of the house were aroused by a noise, and on investigating found the lifeless
body of Tomb at the foot of the stairs. Whether Tomb was pushed down
stairs or fell accidentally is a question which the officials were at first
unable to determine. The unfortunate man had more than $20,000 in checks
and bank notes and more than $5,000 worth of diamonds on his person, a handful
of the loose gems being found in his pocket. Tomb is said to have made
$300,000 in the last 10 years. He was a single man and had spent a great
deal of money on horses and diamonds. Mamie Donaldson is the divorced wife
of a Philadelphian. (Tuesday, May 7, 1889, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
William H. Barnum
William H. Barnum, chairman of the Democratic National Committee died at his
home in Lime Rock, Ct., last Tuesday morning. Mr. Barnum was born in
Columbia county, NY, September 17, 1818, received a common-school education and
began life as clerk in a country store. He made a large fortune in the
iron business. He was a member of the Connecticut Legislature, was in
Congress five terms and was United States Senator part of a term. He was
chairman and manager of the campaign for Tilden in 1876, and had been the
chairman and recognized leader of the Democracy in every campaign since,
including the one just closed. (Tuesday, May 7, 1889, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Frederick A. P. Barnard
Dr. Frederick A. P. Barnard, president of Columbia College, died at New York
a few days ago, after an illness of several months. He had not performed
any official duties for months, and had delayed his resignation in the
pardonable hope of living until next June, when he would have completed a
service of a quarter of a century as president. During his administration
the College, or, properly speaking, the University, made notable strides in its
various departments. The most recent, as it is probably the most
important, departure from the accepted paths of education, was the establishment
of a department for young women, called Barnard College in his honor.
(Tuesday, May 7, 1889, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Daniel O’Connor
Mrs. Daniel O’Connor, of Antrim, died last week Sunday, of pneumonia.
The funeral was held at St. Peter’s church in this borough last Tuesday.
She was 35 years of age, and she leaves a husband and seven children.
(Tuesday, May 7, 1889, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. John J. Evans
Mr. John J. Evans, of Antrim, died last Friday morning at the home of his
son-in-law, Mr. William D. Jones. He was 84 years of age. (Tuesday,
May 7, 1889, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Ruth Ann Beard
Mrs. Ruth Ann Beard, wife of William R. Beard, of Farmington, died last week
Monday morning of pneumonia, at the age of 66 years. She was an estimable
woman. (Tuesday, May 7, 1889, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co,
Pa.)
Mrs. Parmelia A. Smith
Mrs. Parmelia A. Smith died at her home on East avenue in this borough last
Thursday at the age of 81 years. Mrs. Smith had been a great sufferer from
cancer for years, and she was doubly afflicted by being also blind. She
was the widow of David H. Smith. For a long time the family resided in
Charleston township, but for over 20 years she had lived in this borough.
Mrs. Smith was a consistent member of the Presbyterian Church. The funeral
was held at her late residence on Saturday morning, Rev. Dr. Shaw conducting the
service. (Tuesday, May 7, 1889, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Martha G. Farnham
Last week Monday night, about half-past 10 o’clock, several Mansfield
citizens on the street were startled by a woman’s screams proceeding from a
dwelling on Wellsboro street, occupied by Misses Martha and Harriet Farnham and
their widowed sister, Mrs. Emily Fuller. Responding to the appeal, they
found that Martha Farnham had met a shocking death by burning. The
Advertiser says that her sisters had retired nearly an hour before to an upper
room. About half-past 10 o’clock dense smoke began to fill their room, and
groping their way down stairs, they were horrified to discover the apparently
lifeless body of their sister lying upon the sitting-room floor. Her
clothing, which had evidently taken fire from an overturned kerosene lamp, was
nearly or quite consumed, only her shoes and a few shreds of her stockings
remaining unburned. The remains were scorched and charred almost beyond
recognition. The circumstances connected with the sad affair led to the
belief that Miss Farnham’s clothing took fire near the floor from burning oil
from the lamp which she carried in her hands and which she subsequently
deposited upon a stand near the street door. Retracing her steps, she was
overcome by the heat and flames from her burning clothing, and fell against the
casing of the door leading into the bedroom. Here it was, with her head
across the threshold, that the remains of the unfortunate woman were found.
A hole six or eight inches in diameter was burned through the carpet, near the
couch under which the lamp globe and chimney had rolled, and near which the
accident to the lamp, resulting in her death, had happened. Miss Farnham
had resided in Mansfield for several years. She was nearly 64 years of
age. Justice Rhinevault, as acting Coroner, summoned a jury composed of
Messrs. A. M. Pitts, L. Cummings, Thomas Judge, W. S. Farrer, Charles Holden and
Frank Longbothum, who rendered a verdict on Tuesday in accordance with the above
facts. (Tuesday, May 7, 1889, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co,
Pa.)
Mr. John L. Evans
An Antrim, Pa., May 3, 1889, Mr. John L. Evans, aged 84 years.
(Tuesday, May 7, 1889, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Leon Montanye
In Brookfield, Pa., April 10, 1889, Leon, only child of W. J. and Belle
Montanye, aged 1 year and 6 months. (Tuesday, May 7, 1889, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. S. P. Moore
At Job’s Corners, Pa., April 21, 1889, Mrs. S. P. Moore, formerly of
Charleston, in her 69th year. (Tuesday, May 7, 1889, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Catharine Stiles Walker
At Blossburg, Pa., April 14, 1889, Mrs. Catharine Stiles Walker, aged 87
years. (Tuesday, May 7, 1889, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co,
Pa.)
Mr. George R. Harris
Mr. George R. Harris, a well-known jeweler at Waverly, NY, was found dead in
his store on a recent evening. He was sitting at his bench, his head
resting on his arm as if in sleep. He was about 50 years of age and had
been in poor health, suffering from asthma, heart disease and other
complications. (Tuesday, May 14, 1889, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Father Damien
Rev, Father Damien, widely known as the Leper Priest of Molokai, died at
Kalawa, Hawaii, April 10th. Father Damien was born at Belgium in 1840 and
went to Hawaii in 1864. For the last six years his labors were confined to
the leper settlement at Molokai, where he contracted the dread disease, which
cost him his life. (Tuesday, May 14, 1889, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Count Demetrius Tolstoi
Count Demetrius Tolstoi, ex-Minister of the Interior in Russia, who died on
Tuesday, was a tyrant by nature and training. He was the originator of
some of the ironclad systems of repression of the Russian people which have
brought the Czar’s life in peril. He was obliged to resign not long ago
because he submitted proposals for changes in the Government which were so
reactionary that the Conservatives could not consent. (Tuesday, May 14,
1889, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. David Howells
Mr. David Howells, of Antrim, died last Wednesday of inflammation of the
bowels, after a short sickness. He was in his 28th year. He leaves a
wife and several children. The funeral was held last Friday, and it was
very largely attended. Mr. Howell’s was an excellent miner, and as a
citizen he was universally esteemed. (Tuesday, May 14, 1889, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
James P. Magill
Col. James P. Magill, who died at his home in Philadelphia on the 2d
instant, was one of the pioneer editors of this country. He came to this
borough from Germantown in 1838 and established a Democratic paper called the
Eagle, which flourished till 1856, when it gave up the ghost. Mr. Magill
was elected Register and Recorder of this county and served from 1845 to 1851.
Soon after his return to Philadelphia Mr. Magill was appointed a Notary Public,
and he continued in office over 30 years. The funeral was held last week
Monday. (Tuesday, May 14, 1889, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
Roy Falkender
In Clymer, Pa., April 9, 1889, Roy, son of Leonard and Ella Falkender, aged
4 years. Though so young in years, yet he had borne with remarkable
patience much severe pain resulting from lung disease for a year and a half
previous to his death. The parents and friends find great consolation in
knowing one so young and so innocent is transferred from this world of pain and
sickness to that brighter land where sorrow is never known. (Tuesday, May
14, 1889, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. McGahen
Mrs. McGahen, wife of Rev. J. H. McGahen, pastor of the Baptist Church at
Johnson’s Creek, NY, was burned to death a few days ago by a fire caused by an
overflow of gasoline from the tank of a stove. (Tuesday, May 21, 1889, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Sarah E. Allen
Mrs. Sarah E. Allen, a teacher in one of the public schools of Washington,
was shot and killed last Friday by her worthless husband as she stood at her
desk in the presence of her pupils. The murderer then committed suicide.
(Tuesday, May 21, 1889, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Queen Mary
Queen Mary of Bavaria, mother of the insane King Otto, died last Thursday
night of dropsy and cancer of the liver. (Tuesday, May 21, 1889, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Edward Donaldson
Rear Admiral Edward Donaldson, aged 78, of the United States Navy, died at
his home in Baltimore last Wednesday. (Tuesday, May 21, 1889, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Frederick Gerker
Colonel Frederick Gerker, Collector of Internal Revenue for the Philadelphia
district, died suddenly of apoplexy last Thursday. (Tuesday, May 21, 1889,
The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Lyman K. Bass
Lyman K. Bass, formerly law-partner of ex President Cleveland at Buffalo,
died from heart-failure, at the age of 54, a few days ago. (Tuesday, May
21, 1889, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Allen Thoindike Rice
Allen Thoindike Rice, the newly appointed Minister to Russia, died suddenly
in New York last Thursday of suffocation caused by swelling of the glottis.
(Tuesday, May 21, 1889, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
William Harney
Gen. William Harney, the oldest officer of the United States Army, died a
few days ago at Orlando, Fla. General Harney was born in 1800 was retired
about 25 years ago. He was a noted Indian fighter. (Tuesday, May 21,
1889, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Mary Chapin Pease
Mrs. Mary Chapin Pease, for 13 years principal of Mount Holyoke Seminary,
died at Savannah, Ga., a few days ago, aged 69 years. Her death will touch
the hearts of many graduates of that famous school. (Tuesday, May 21,
1889, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
George Bennett
George Bennett, who died at Dubuque, Ia., recently at the age of 82, went
out as Drum Major of the 37th Iowa, or “graybeard” regiment, as it was called,
which contained some of the bravest men that ever marched to war.
(Tuesday, May 21, 1889, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
R. L. Harris
Chief Engineer R. L. Harris, U. S. N., who was on the Naval Examining Board
to test the cruiser Charleston, but who became ill on the voyage from San
Francisco and was incapacitated for duty, died at a hotel at Santa Barbara last
Thursday. (Tuesday, May 21, 1889, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
Edward M. Biddle
Gen. Edward M. Biddle, secretary and treasurer of the Cumberland Valley
Railroad died at Carlisle, Pa., last week at the age of 81. He was Major
of the 15th Pennsylvania volunteers, and was appointed by Gov. Curtin
Adjutant-General of Pennsylvania. (Tuesday, May 21, 1889, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Adna Anderson
Gen. Adna Anderson, of New York, committed suicide with a pistol at
Philadelphia last Tuesday night, ill health being probably the cause. Gen.
Anderson was a brevet Brigadier-General of engineers during the civil war and
after the war was chief engineer of the Northern Pacific railway.
(Tuesday, May 21, 1889, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Volney T. Howard
Gen. Volney T. Howard, aged 80, a prominent lawyer, died at Santa Monica,
Cal., last Tuesday night. He was a native of Maine and was elected to
Congress several times from Texas. Removing to California in 1853, he was
appointed to the command of the militia in the attempt to suppress the vigilance
committee in San Francisco. (Tuesday, May 21, 1889, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Frank R. Vincent
Dr. Frank R. Vincent, one of the physicians at the sanitarium at Clifton
Springs, NY, met his death last week Sunday in a very singular manner, and from
all appearances was a victim in an effort to test the value of a remedy for
nervous affections, which he hoped might be found of great use to medical
science. Dr. Vincent was a brother of Bishop J. H. Vincent of the
Methodist Church. He was regarded as a very able physician and a skilled
surgeon. (Tuesday, May 21, 1889, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
Henry Allen Foster
Judge Henry Allen Foster, who died at Rome, NY, a few days ago, is said to
have been the senior United States Senator. He was born at Hartford, Ct.,
in May, 1800, and removed to Cazenovia, NY, and was admitted to the bar.
He was elected to the State Senate in 1831 and served eight year in all in that
body. He was elected to Congress in 1837, and was appointed United States
Senator in place of Silas Wright, Jr., in 1844, serving three years. He
became a member of the old “Albany regency,” and in 1863 was made Judge of the
Fifth district of the New York Supreme Court. (Tuesday, May 21, 1889, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Washington Irving Bishop
Washington Irving Bishop, the alleged mind-reader, died at New York city
last week Monday morning. He went to the Lamb’s club Sunday night, where
he took part in an entertainment, and gave a successful exhibition of his dagger
trick. He then tried another trick requiring considerable mental effort
and was taken ill. He recovered almost at once so to be able to go through
with the trick again, but immediately became ill again. The physicians
remained with him all night, using electrical and other appliances, but death
from catalepsy followed. The mother and wife of Bishop insist that he was
not dead when the doctors desected him, but simply in a trance. (Tuesday,
May 21, 1889, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Mary Edmondson
Anna E. Dickinson’s mother died at her home at West Pittston, Pa., last week
Sunday, in her 91st year. Mrs. Mary Edmondson Dickinson came from the old
Maryland and Virginia family of Edmondsons, and was born at Camden, Del.,
January 3, 1799. In 1832 she married John Dickinson, of Berks county, Pa.,
and they lived in Philadelphia, which was her home till 1875. Both she and
her husband were Friends, and in that faith their children were reared.
Mrs. Dickinson’s children numbered two besides the famous orator, dramatist and
actress,--Rev. John Dickinson, now professor of geology in the University of
California at Los Angeles, and Susan D. Dickinson, who has made literature her
profession. (Tuesday, May 21, 1889, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
William Douglas O’Connor
Funeral services were held in Washington, on the 11th instant over the
mortal part of William Douglass O’Connor, a remarkable and charming man, who was
more than his fame, though that is considerable, as it is peculiar. He was
born in Boston, January 2, 1833, and as a youth began to study painting, but he
was compelled to give up art for immediate means of getting a living, and went
to work on the Boston Commonwealth, then a powerful anti-slavery daily.
O’Connor was then but 20 years old. The next year he went to Philadelphia
as an editorial writer on the Saturday Evening Post of that city, then a leading
paper, and stayed six years, until 1861. Then he was appointed clerk on
the Light-House Board in Washington and removed thither, and the National
capital was his home until his death. Since 1878 he had been Assistant
Superintendent of the Life Service. (Tuesday, May 21, 1889, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Sol. Bunnell
Mr. Sol. Bunnell, formerly a well-known hotel-keeper and horseman in this
borough, died last Friday night at Wilkesbarre of consumption. He was
about 50 years of age. (Tuesday, May 21, 1889, The Wellsboro Agitator,
Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Henry Seltz
Last Wednesday morning Mr. Henry Seltz, a well-known German resident of
Galeton, committed suicide by hanging himself to a rafter in his ice-house.
Seltz had been running a bakery and restaurant at Galeton for about four years
and was prosperous. His business was increasing and his domestic relations
were pleasant to all appearances. He had a wife and five children, the
eldest 13 and the youngest 6 years of age. Seltz was about 44 years of
age, and he had always enjoyed good health until two or three weeks ago, he grew
very melancholy. A few days ago he told his wife that he wanted to tell
her something but dare not do it. Last Tuesday he told her that he
believed he was getting crazy and he wished some one would shoot him. That
night he prepared his bread sponge in the bakery as usual and went to bed.
About midnight Mrs. Seltz heard him get up and go out of the house. She
fell asleep and awoke about three o’clock. As he had not returned she
called his name, and receiving no answer she became alarmed and arose and made a
search for him. She found his body dead and cold hanging from a rafter in
the ice house, and his hat and a lantern in the sawdust. It was evident
that he had deliberately put the noose about his neck and then jumped off the
ice. It is stated that on Tuesday Mrs. Seltz missed a small rope about 12
feet in length, which had been used in tying up a clothes basket. She
inquired about it, and Mr. Seltz said he had taken it, as he wanted to use it.
The same rope was about his neck when his wife found his body. Mr. William
F. Hamilton, acting Coroner, summoned a jury, and after hearing the evidence a
verdict was rendered in accordance with the above facts, and expressing the
opinion that Seltz was temporarily insane. Mr. Seltz was a member of the
Gaines Odd Fellows Lodge, and that organization took charge of the funeral on
Thursday morning. The remains were interred at Germania. (Tuesday,
May 21, 1889, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. W. H. Barber
Mr. W. H. Barber, of Hector, Potter county, a man of about 60 years, was
hauling bark down a steep hill a few days ago, when the fore part of the load
fell off with Mr. Barber. He was run over by the wagon and killed.
His son was riding on another load of bark just behind and witnessed the
accident. (Tuesday, May 21, 1889, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Betsy Odgen
In Union, Pa., April 12, 1889, of pneumonia, Mrs. Betsy Ogden, aged 60
years. (Tuesday, May 21, 1889, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
William Wright
William Wright, LL.D., professor of Arabic in the University of Cambridge,
is dead. (Tuesday, May 28, 1889, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga
Co, Pa.)
Theodore DeWolfe McClintock
Theodore DeWolfe McClintock, well known in literary circles and formerly of
Philadelphia, died last Friday. (Tuesday, May 28, 1889, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Laura Bridgman
Laura Bridgman, the famous deaf and blind mute of the Boston Institution for
the Blind, died last Friday in her 66th year. (Tuesday, May 28, 1889, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
George H. Calvert
Hon. George H. Calvert, one of the Newport’s most distinguished citizens
died last Friday, aged 87. He was a lineal descendant of Lord Baltimore,
of Maryland. (Tuesday, May 28, 1889, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Edward B. Lefavour
Prof. Edward B. Lefavour, of Beverly, Mass., died at his home the other
morning after about one week’s illness of pneumonia. He was for several
years connected with the United States Coast Survey, and afterward was
associated with Prof. Gould in his geological work. (Tuesday, May 28,
1889, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Samuel S. Garrignes
Dr. Samuel S. Garrignes, one of the best known scientist in Michigan, died
the other morning at Ann Arbor, Mich. It was due to his care, science and
attention to the interests of the salt business that Michigan salt was forced
into the market of the world in competition with the salt of other deposits.
He was State Salt Inspector from 1868 to 1881. (Tuesday, May 28, 1889, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
William White Harding
William White Harding, for 30 years sole proprietor of the Philadelphia
Inquirer, died at his home in Philadelphia, a few days ago, in his 59th year.
He was a native of the Quaker city, and son of Jasper Harding, who founded the
Inquirer in 1892, and began the publication of Bibles on a large scale.
This business also W. W. Harding continued, as well as large paper-mills at
Manayunk, which brought him at the Centennial Exposition the medal for
paper-making, printing and binding.--his being the only establishment in which
all these operations were carried on. (Tuesday, May 28, 1889, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. William Wass
Knoxville, May 24, 1889.--Mr. William Wass died at his home near Little
Marsh in Chatham last Sunday morning, the 19th instant. He was born in
Sussex county, New Jersey, March 27, 1794, and was thus, on the day of his
death, aged 95 years, 1 month and 22 days. He was the oldest man in the
township, and there were probably very few older in the county. Mr. Wass
came into the Cowanesqua valley in 1815, and he was one of the 13 original
settlers of the township. He was a man of great physical strength, of
clear intellect and good judgment, and these qualities were of great use to him
during the many years he acted as a pilot in running rafts down the river.
He retained his unusual strength of mind and body to the last. He
recognized that the great change was near, and he died in peace and in the
bright hope of the Gospel. The funeral was held last Tuesday at his late
residence. The sermon was preached by Rev. Daniel Dernelle, pastor of the
Presbyterian Church of Knoxville, and the excellent choir of that Church
rendered several appropriate selections. Rev. Messrs. C. B. Gardner, A. G.
Cole and J. L. Box took part in the services, and a large number of relatives
and friends of the deceased came together on the occasion, making it one of the
largest funerals ever held in the neighborhood. Mr. Wass had been a
soldier in the war of 1812, and the remains were in charge of the James Howland
Post, No. 508, G. A. R., the Fred. Jacobs Post, No. 1., Sons of Veterans, acting
as an escort. The interment took place in the Close Hill cemetery, and at
the grave the burial service of the Grand Army of the Republic was read.
(Tuesday, May 28, 1889, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Cora D. Place
At Pawnee Rock, Kansas, May 8, 1889, Mrs. Cora D. Place, daughter of the
late U. R. Danks, of Wellsboro, Pa. (Tuesday, May 28, 1889, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Nathan Corwith
Nathan Corwith, for many years one of the most widely-known citizens of
Chicago, died last Thursday night. Mr. Corwith met with disastrous
reverses some months ago in trying to “corner” the lead market. (Tuesday,
June 4, 1889, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
J. A. Newcome
J. A. Newcome, of Painesville, Ohio, the builder of the Painesville and
Youngstown railroad, committed suicide last Wednesday in a bank at Clear Water,
Kansas by shooting himself in the head. Financial embarrassment is
supported to have been the cause. (Tuesday, June 4, 1889, The Wellsboro
Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Samuel Lord
Samuel Lord, formerly of the firm of Lord & Taylor, the New York dry-goods
house, died at Ashton-on-Mersey, Eng., a few days ago at the age of 86.
Mr. Lord came from England in 1824 and opened a small store in Catherine street
at New York. His struggle was hard, and as a contemporary with A. T.
Stewart he endured the same self denial, was his own salesman, book-keeper and
porter. Mr. Lord retired from business about 1860 and has since lived in
England. He leaves property valued at several millions. (Tuesday,
June 4, 1889, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
John Hammond
Gen. John Hammond, who died at Whitehall, NY, last Tuesday, of consumption,
in his 62nd year, was a member of the 46th and 47th Congresses. He was
born at Crown Point, August 27, 1827, was graduated at the Troy Polytechnic
Institute, became one of “the Argonauts of ‘49,” but returned to his native
State and enlisted there in 1861, as a private. He was soon promoted to be
Captain of cavalry; and proved a thoroughly efficient officer, gaining
distinction in the campaigns of 1864-5 in Virginia, where as Colonel he
commanded cavalry in several important engagements, and was made
Brigadier-General of volunteers toward the end of the war. (Tuesday, June
4, 1889, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Elmer Impson
Elmer, the 11 year old son of Mrs. John Impson, of this borough, died last
Thursday morning after days of suffering. The child had inflammation of
the bowels and measles and died of cerebro-spinal meningitis. The funeral
was held on Saturday. The boy’s father died only a few months ago.
(Tuesday, June 4, 1889, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Sarah Bowen
Mrs. Sarah Bowen, wife of William B. Bowen, died at Shepherd, Mich., on the
18th ultimo after a long sickness. She was in her 71st year. Mrs.
Bowen will be remembered by many citizens of this borough, as the family resided
here from 1860 to 1871 when Mr. and Mrs. Bowen were active and leading members
of the Baptist Church. Mr. Bowen is a brother of Mr. John R. Bowen, of
this borough. (Tuesday, June 4, 1889, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Robert Shelton
Mr. Robert Shelton, of Mainesburg, died at Athens, Bradford county, a few
days ago, while on a visit to his son and daughter. (Tuesday, June 4,
1889, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Gilbert Davis
Mr. Gilbert Davis, who resided near Westfield, was kicked in the head by a
horse a few days ago. Mr. Davis soon died from the blow. (Tuesday,
June 4, 1889, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Samuel Elam Ensworth
Mr. Samuel Elam Ensworth died at his home in this borough last Friday
morning, of heart-disease, in his 81st year. He had been in poor health
for some years, but was able to be about most of the time. On Friday
morning he arose and dressed himself, but soon after complained of feeling sick.
His wife got him some medicine and went out to prepare a warm drink, and when
she returned to the room he had died. Mr. Ensworth was born at Providence,
R.I., November 2, 1808. He learned the trade of a blacksmith, having been
bound out at the age of 14. Being an uncommonly active and industrious
lad, he earned his time in advance and began life for himself at Solon, NY.
On the 14th of October, 1830, Mr. Ensworth and Miss Eunice Rockwell were married
at Cincinnatus, NY. After residing a few years at Solon the family came to
Wellsboro in May, 1849, Mr. Ensworth having entered into business here the fall
before. The firm of Bean & Ensworth was extensively engaged in lumbering
in this region and carried on a large general store on the Converse corner in
this borough. The business was very successful until the spring of 1861,
when the firm lost a large stock of logs in the great flood of that year.
The following year the firm attempted to recover lost ground by putting in a
still larger stock, but another freshet came and Mr. Ensworth was financially
ruined. He was full of pluck, however, and soon after engaged in lumbering
in Clearfield county, and several years later he went to North Carolina, where
he was quite successful in his lumbering operations. The Southern climate
did not agree with him, however, and he suffered from two strokes of paralysis
and was prostrated by fever, so that his family became anxious about him and
persuaded him to give up his business and return home about eight years ago.
Mr. Ensworth had for many years been a great worker in the Church and Sunday
school, and he was a member of the Presbyterian Church for 60 years and an Elder
in the Church in this borough since its organization 40 years ago. Mr. and
Mrs. Ensworth have had 13 children, seven of whom are still living, namely--H.
Boardman Ensworth, of Brownsville, Pa.; Joseph and Arthur R., of Elmira, Mrs.
George Hastings, of Stony Fork, Mrs. A. D. Griswold, of Southport, NY, and Laura
E. and A. Leonard, who reside at home. Before last Friday there had not
been a death in the family for 28 years. The funeral was held last Sunday
afternoon, and it was largely attended. Rev. J. F. Calkins and Rev. Dr. A.
C. Shaw conducted the service. Owing to the impassable roads the children
residing at a distance were not able to reach town to attend the funeral, except
Mr. Arthur Ensworth, who came up from Elmira on Friday, before the freshet.
(Tuesday, June 4, 1889, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. John Campbell
Last Tuesday Mr. John Campbell, of Tioga, a teamster employed by the
Wellsboro Leather Company, was sent up to Niles Valley after a load of lime.
On his way home with the load Campbell fell off his wagon and the wheel ran over
him, causing fatal injuries. He died on Thursday morning. He was an
industrious man, and he had many friends. He leaves a wife and one child.
(Tuesday, June 11, 1889, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. John Sellard
Last Tuesday morning the body of Mr. John Sellard, of Grover, who owns a
farm in Union, was found on the railroad track near Canton. The head was
cut off, the man having been run over by the cars. He had been around the
evening before with three men, and the circumstances lead to the suspicion that
there had been foul play. Mr. Sellard leaves a wife and a family of five
small children. The dead man’s money and watch were found upon his person.
(Tuesday, June 11, 1889, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mr. Nathan and D. H. Root
Mr. Nathan Root, a respected citizen of Elmira, died at his home, 421 North
Main street in that city, on Thursday morning, May 30th at the age of 67 years.
He had been a great sufferer from Bright’s disease and other maladies for
nine years, and for all that time was a constant care to his devoted wife and
four loving daughters. Mr. Root was a brother of Mrs. Frank Priest, of
Morris Run, who attended the funeral at Elmira on Friday and was detained in
that city until Monday of last week, when she returned home to find a message
announcing the death of another brother, Mr. D. H. Root, of Nauvoo, who was 62
years of age. He was a useful citizen and esteemed neighbor and was a
veteran survivor of the war for the Union, having been a member of the Seventh
Pennsylvania Volunteers. Like his deceased brother, Mr. Root was afflicted
with Bright’s disease, from which he had suffered for two years, and he too was
cared for by a faithful and loving wife and three affectionate daughters--Mrs.
Minerva Thomas, Mrs. Martha Skelly and Mrs. Louisa VanZant, all of whom reside
at Nauvoo. (Tuesday, June 11, 1889, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro,
Tioga Co, Pa.)
Miss Jennie Wells and Miss Carrie Diehl
The sad intelligence was received at Tioga early last week that Miss Jennie
Wells, a step-daughter of Mr. Barney Tabor, was among the dead at Johnstown;
also her friend Miss Carrie Diehl, of Shippensburg, Pa., who has spent the
summers at Tioga for six or eight years. Miss Wells was a teacher in the
Johnstown school and Miss Diehl was visiting her a few days before the close of
school. They were stopping at the hotel. In this connection the
following incident from among thousands will be of local interest: A
wealthy young Philadelphian named Hocker recently became engaged to the
Shippensburg lady, Miss Carrie Diehl. They were to be married in the
middle of June, and both were preparing for the ceremony. The lover heard
of the terrible flood, but knowing that the residence of his dear one was up in
the hills, felt little fear for her safety. To make sure, however, he
started for Johnstown, arriving on Tuesday. Near the Fourth street morgue
he met Mr. Diehl. “Thank God, you are safe!” he exclaimed, and then
added, “Is Carrie well?” “She was visiting in the valley when the wave
came,” was the mournful answer, as he led the young lover into the chamber of
death where the bodies were being identified by friends. Both ladies were
found and brought home. The funeral of Miss Diehl was held at Shippensburg
on Thursday, and the funeral of Miss Wells was held at Tioga on Friday.
(Tuesday, June 11, 1889, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
Mrs. Betsey Fellows
Mrs. Erastus Fellows died at her home--the residence of her son-in-law, Mr.
E. J. Purple--in this borough late last Wednesday night. She had been
feeble for a considerable time, and apparently her death was not the result of
disease but of the gradual sapping of the vital powers by extreme old age.
She is believed to have been the oldest person in Wellsboro at the time of her
death, and excepting a few who were born here she had been longest a resident of
the borough. Mrs. Fellows was born in Maryland, Otsego county, NY, on the
25th day of August, 1795, her maiden name being Betsey Cole. She evidently
received a liberal education for that early day, for at the age of 17 she became
a school-teacher at Coeymans, Albany county, NY. Her first husband was Mr.
Moses Johnson, whom she married in Dutchess county, NY. In 1819 the young
couple moved to Wellsboro and took up their residence in the log house on John
Dort, which stood on the spot where the Farmer’s Hotel now stands, on Charleston
street. Two children were born to the pair--the late Newton B. Johnson, of
this borough, and Mrs. Almira Coates, of Elkland. Moses Johnson died in
1826, and in 1827 his widow married Mr. Erastus Fellows, and for many years the
couple kept the hotel known all over the county by the name of its proprietor,
in the building now called the “Farmer’s Hotel.” Mr. Fellows was a popular
landlord and his house enjoyed a large patronage although no liquor was sold in
it so long as it remained in his hands. Five children were born to Mr. and
Mrs. Fellows. One died in infancy, and of the others, Rachel, wife of Mr.
E. J. Purple, is a resident of this borough, Homer F. and Norris W. are
prominent and useful citizens of Springfield, Mo., and Mary, who became the wife
of Mr. A. M. Spencer, of Canoe Camp, died quite recently. Mrs. Fellows,
although reared as a Baptist, became one of the original nine members of the
Methodist Episcopal Church of this borough. That Church was organized here
in 1820, and from that time up to her death Mrs. Fellows remained a faithful
member of it. She was an excellent and helpful woman, who looked well
after the ways of her household and reared a family of boys and girls who became
useful and honorable men and women. Her funeral was held at Mr. Purple’s
residence on Charleston street last Sunday afternoon, and it was largely
attended by the older residents of the village and surrounding country.
The services were conducted by Rev. O. S. Chamberlayne, pastor of the Methodist
Episcopal Church, and Rev. J. F. Calkins, the former pastor of the Presbyterian
Church, made an interesting address largely of a local historical nature.
The pall-bearers were Messrs. William Bache, R. C. Cox, L. A. Gardner, Henry
Sherwood, Charles Toles and Moses Wingate. (Tuesday, June 11, 1889, The
Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
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