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CLARISSA STUDLEY HALL: CLARISSA STUDLEY HALL died Feb. 13, 1900 of paralysis, at the home of her son HARVEY at McKinstry, Cattaraugus County, N. Y. She was born at St. Albions, Franklin County, Vermont, Nov. 16, 1812. She was the oldest of a family of ten children, six of whom survive her. At the age of 19 years she was united in marriage to LUCIUS HALL of Hinesburg, Vt. Of this union there were sixteen children, eight of whom are living: ORCELIA BURDICK of Plainwell: JOSEPHINE SNYDER of Gun Marsh: WYMAN HALL of Prairieville, Michigan; ABBIE MORGENSTEIN of Attica; CLARA HODGES, Cherry Creek, EDWIN HALL of Pavillion, and HARVEY and ZELO HALL of Delevan, N.Y. There are also fifty-four grand children and forty-one great grandchildren. In 1848 she, with her family, moved to Yorkshire and took up the portion of land now known as the GRANT farm one mile west of McKinstry School house. While living here, The War of the Rebellion broke out and her husband and three sons, the youngest of who was seventeen years, went to fight, and if need be, die for their country, while she was left alone to toil and support the helpless little ones left under her roof. When at last the war ended, her husband and two sons returned home, the youngest, ALFRED, having filled an unknown grave. She was a kind and loving wife and mother, a devoted Christian, choosing the Bible as her guide, having read the entire Bible ten times, and a volume containing the New Testament and Psalms twenty-four times. Although her loss is deeply felt and though we may not be able with our human eye to pierce the mist that hides her from us, let us remember the examples set by her and let us look in our affliction to Him who was ever her Guide and Counselor, remembering that what is our loss is heaven’s gain. The funeral took place at her late home on Thursday, Feb. 15, REV. W. D. ALLEN officiating, using as his text a passage chosen by the deceased, Psalms 23, 4, “Yea, tho I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for Thou art with me, Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me.” Her remains were laid at rest by the side of her husband in the rural cemetery of McKinstry, her four sons and two grandsons acting as bearers. “Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord from henceforth; yea, saith the spirit, that they may rest from their labors and their works shall follow them.” Mother’s gone; no more on earth. We’ll see her dear form sitting there.

EAST ASHFORD: MRS. J. S. ALDRICH, who has been sick for some time, was called to her last home on Monday evening, Aug. 20. The funeral services were held at the Congregational Church Aug. 23, REV. SHERK officiating, assisted by REV. MARZOLPH of this place and REV. J. L. WEST of Springville. MRS. ALDRICH was a quiet Christian woman and always had a cheerful smile and word. Several from out of town attended the funeral. –MR. TWITCHELL has been entertaining company from Glenwood. MISS LULU BROWNELL of Perrysburg was the guest of MISS ALICE FULLER Sunday. –WESLEY DEMMON stuck a pitchfork tine through his leg while threshing a few days ago. –The musicale under the direction of REV. MARZOLPH, held, in the Congregational Church, was well attended. The anthems and solos were very will rendered. REV. MARZOLPH is now taking a two weeks vacation at his home at Niagara Falls. –MISSES ADELL and EVA WEAST, ALICE FULLER, FLORENCE BROWNELL, and MRS. EDITH RICE have begun their respective schools in this vicinity. –MISSES RUTH OYER, IOLA HAMMOND, and ALTIE HAMMOND and BERT HADLEY are attending school at Springville. –MISSES IVA HOLLAND and ALLIE DAY have returned to the Delevan High School for the coming year. –C.N. BIGELOW is quite sick.

--While preparing for dinner in the kitchen of her home on Church Street last Wednesday morning about 11 o’clock. MRS. HELEN HICKS fell to the floor and died almost instantly. Although a sufferer from heart disease for the past eight months, MRS. HICKS was in her usual health on the morning of her death, and her sudden demise is a terrible blow to her loved ones and friends. A granddaughter, MISS BLANCHE EASTON, was with her at the time of her death. MRS. HICKS was 64 years of age and was born in the town of Hinsdale. She is survived by one son, F. A. HICKS of this village, and two daughters, MRS. W. W. EATON of Delevan, and MRS. ALVAH AMSDEN of North Cuba, also one brother, M. GODFREY of Carlton, Orleans County. The funeral was held at the house on Friday and the remains buried at Rawson. –Cuba Patriot

“In the Midst of Life We Are in Death”: The above scriptural sentence was seemingly never more forcibly demonstrated than in the sad, sudden & deplorable death of DENNIS E. ARNOLD. Thursday evening of last week MR. ARNOLD was not feeling well. Friday morning a physician was summoned. He sank steadily, yet rapidly, and at twenty minutes after 1 o’clock on Monday, June 26^th, all that was mortal of an honored citizen, a devout Christian, and loving husband, had vanished. A council of physicians was had Monday morning and his disease was determined inflammation of the bowels accompanied by kindred afflictions, death being hastened by heart weakness. The deceased was 34 years of age, universally known and highly esteemed. He had been a life-long resident of this vicinity, & for 10 years had credibly filled the position of head salesman in the store of Messrs. E.W. READ & Co. At the time of his death he was Town Clerk, & Superintendent of the Baptist Sunday School, positions in which he displayed much nobleness of character. A wife, one 5 yr. Old daughter, a mother & 1 brother survive him, a babe of 1 year having preceeded him in death a short time ago; -the deceased in delivering a brief address to his Sunday School on Children’s day, in referring to his sad bereavement, with tear dimmed eyes, said, “We do not know who will be the next.” Sad, indeed, is the thought that he is the next to pass that portal of death. The obsequies occurred at the Baptist Church Wed. at 2 o’clock & were conducted by the Pastor REV. CUNNINGS, assisted by REVS. BLAKELY OLMSTEAD and DAY. The floral offerings were profuse, a “tent” of roses, in the background of which appeared the initials, “K.O.T.M.”, contributed by Center Tent Knights of the Maccabees, of which the deceased was a member being most conspicuous. The remains were accompanied to their final resting place in the Delevan Cemetery, by the members of Center Tent, K.O.T.M. and the Baptist Sunday School, the funeral being very large.

On Mon. morning a gloom of sorrow prevailed among our village community. Caused by the sad and sudden announcement that MASTER GEORGIE HUNT, eldest son of MR. and MRS. JOHN HUNT, had died suddenly at 11 o’clock the evening previous. During the day, Sunday, the little fellow complained of not feeling very well but no serious result was feared until about 9 p.m. when he was taken violently ill with convulsions; a physician was hastily summoned but at 11 p.m. the young life which but 24 hours before had been so full of hope and mirth had vanished. The funeral occurred Wed. noon at their residence and was conducted by REV. J.M. ARCHIBALD of the M.E. Church. The burial was in Yorkshire Center Cemetery.

MEMORIAL: Death of DR. THOMAS J. KING Born June 4, 1825. Died November 5, 1889. The funeral of DR THOMAS J. KING, whose death occurred last week Tuesday night, took place on Friday, Nov. 8^th, 1889. The services were held in the M.E. Church, of which the deceased was a member. REV. J.O. HAZELTON the pastor, officiated, assisted b REV. J.M. FIELD, pastor of the Christian Church of this village. The altar was tastily draped in mourning, while the platform was literally covered with beautiful flowers, mutely testifying to the feelings of those who had known him as friend and benefactor …(summary of sermon, quite lengthy, mentions DR. KING’S attributes.) … On he casket lay a beautiful floral tribute in the form of a cross, the offering of DR. H. J. ASHLEY, his former partner in business. A large number of people of this and surrounding towns embraced the opportunity afforded them of looking for the last time upon the face of one, who by an honorable and upright course during his 33 years of practice in this village—ministering to the afflicted and suffering –had won their confidence & esteem, to an extent that seldom falls to the lot of man.

From the church the body was taken in charge by the Franklinville Lodge of F. & A.M., --of which deceased was a member, --and the delegations from other towns, numbering in all about eighty persons, and interred with Masonic ceremonies in Maple Grove Cemetery by the side of the wife who preceded him to the vale beyond, about 26 years ago. Past Master, D.J. WOODWORTH of Rochester officiated as Worshipful Master. The funeral was one of the largest ever held in this place, the large number of physicians from abroad in attendance (18 in all) attesting the high esteem in which he was held by the medical profession.

DR. KING was born in East Hampton, Long Island, June 4, 1825. At an early age he attended the public schools of his native town, and afterward the Clinton Academy, of which he afterward became principal. He subsequently attended Williams College, from which he took the degree of A.M. in 1848. He entered the Albany Medical College in 1852, in the year, received his diploma and degree of M.D. in 1855. He came to this town in the year 1856 on a visit to his uncle, the late ALMERON LEEK He visited Franklinville, Olean, Springville and other towns, with a view to a favorable location; eventually settled here and began the practice of his profession, and with the exception of a few months immediately following his settling here, he was the only practicing physician in the town, until the year 1875, when he took into partnership DR. H. J. ASHLEY of Freedom, which partnership continued until January 1887, when DR. ASHLEY withdrew. DR. KING then associated with him his son CLARENCE, who had graduated from the Buffalo Medical College two years before.

In the year 1860 DR. KING united in marriage with MARY ELIZABETH, daughter of the late WIGGIN M. FARRAR, of this town, by whom he had two sons, both of whom survive him, DR. CLARENCE and HAROLD, both residents of this college.

Though not a seeker after political honors, he was twice elected to the Legislature –first in 1876 and again the year following. As a physician he stood in the front rank and of late years has services as leader in thought, and active and public-spirited citizen, his death creates a vacancy that cannot easily be filled.

A Double Wedding. Married, at the home of the brides’ parents, MR. and MR. G.W. BRIGGS, on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock, Jany. 25, by the REV. SANFORD of East Aurora, MR. PHILIP S. PERSONS of East Aurora to MISS BELLE S. BRIGGS of Delevan. At the same time and place by the REV. D. C. BLAKELY of Delevan, MR. ORMOND A. HOWE to ALICE J. BRIGGS, both of Delevan. The wedding was a very enjoyable affair. The ceremony took place under a canopy of evergreens, in the center of which hung a bell of the same material. The proverbial horseshoes of white amaranths ornamented the front, while garlands of green, indicative of love unto death formed the finish on either side. The scene was beautiful and impressive, long to be remembered by all present. A bountiful dinner did credit to the host and hostess. Many gifts were left as expressions of the high regard in which the young people were held by their friends and relatives, and they begin married life followed by the best wishes of a large circle of friends. The guests from out of town were: REV. and MRS. ARCHIBALD of Colden; P.P. PERSONS and wife, H. PERSONS, CHAS. PERSONS, FRANK PERSONS, N. PERSONS, MR. SHEARES and wife, MR. BROWN and wife, MR. MEAD, MISS KATE MEAD, MISS MAY PERSONS, REV. SANFORD, A.F. BRIGGS of Bradford, Pa.; MISS MINNIE WILLIAMS of Freedom. About sixty guests were present.

EAST ASHFORD. PERLY RICH and wife were rejoicing over the arrival of an 8 pound baby girl born Feb. 12. –CHARLEY WHITMER visited in Great Valley recently. –J.H. ALDRICH and old and respected resident of this place passed away at his home Sund., Feb. 16^th. –BURT HOLLAND and family visited in Machias last week. –JOS. FOLTS of North Ashford on our streets Sunday. –M.E. HEDGES visited in Glenwood Sun. and Mon. –FRANK HADLEY is visiting in Springville. –WILL BURMASTER of Pleasant Valley on our streets Mon. –GLEN HAMMOND home from Salamanca over Sun. –GEORGE TUBBS found business in West Valley Monday. –MONTE BARNARD of Springville in town recently. –Wedding bells soon. (no year mentioned)

MUNSON WILLIS’ War Record. Elmwood, Tuscola co., Mich., June 1. Editor Cattaraugus Press: Will you kindly allow an old soldier to write up the war record of MUNSON WILLS, and old resident of your vicinity and have it appear in your paper?

MUNSON WILLIS enlisted in the 105^th N.Y. State Vol. Infantry. His battles were at Cedar Mt. Rappahannock Station, Thoroughfare Gap, Bull Run, Chantilla, Va., South Mt., Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorville, Gettysburg, Cold Harbor, Bethsadia Church, white Oak Swamp, Petersburg, and Weldon R.R., Va. The 105^th and 94^th N.Y. regiments were consolidated in the spring of ’63 and from that time on were drilled as skirmishers. Therefore, our regiment saw hot fighting on the skirmish line. Co. H. and Co. K. were thrown out on the skirmish line and Cold Harbor on or about May 20, 1864. The next day, in reliving the old skirmishers, three of Co. H’s boys and three of Co. K’s boys were missed and left in the dense foliage of the woods. It was about 4 o’clock in the afternoon we were flanked on our left. Not knowing that our right and left flanks were exposed, we were attacked unawares on our left by the killing of MIKE COFFEE of Co. H.

MUNSON WILLIS, HENRY ADAMS, LEANDER MORSE of Co. K., and two of Co. H. rallied by fours. By this time the enemy had gained our rear. At the distance of not over 10 feet a Reb. Fired at WILLIS, but on account of the thickness of the bushes, missed. Instantly bringing his gun down to a load, WILLIS, taking in the situation at a glance, with a single leap landed square with butt of his rifle on the top of the Reb’s head, crushing the skull and breaking his neck. We left Comrade COFFEE and three of the enemy dead on the field. We fell back about 40 rods and regained our lines. WILLIS, after we had after we regained our lines, said he would have struck that Reb. If he had spoiled his gun.

Yours, SERGEANT LEANDER S. MORSE, CO. K, 94^TH N.Y. STATE VOL. INF.

Death has again entered our community and removed from our midst an honored and respected citizen. Last Wednesday evening as he was sitting quietly in his home. MR. GEORGE H. WHITING suddenly was seized with severe pain in the region of the heart causing him to utter a sharp cry and then his head fell forward, he became unconscious and in a few minutes expired. So far as known up to the time of his being taken ill so suddenly he was in usual health. Many times had he been heard to say that when he went this was the way he wanted to go, not wanting to live and suffer and be a burden to anyone.

MR. WHITING was born in Middlebury, Wyoming County, N.Y., March 16, 1830. When he was 10 years of age he came with his parents to the town of Yorkshire where his home has been ever since. He was married in 1859 to MARY JANE CURTIS. He was for several years engaged in the furniture and undertaking business in this village in partnership with CHAS. H. MILLER.

He was a staunch Republican in politics and had long been influential in the councils of the party both in town and county. About 30 years ago he was appointed court crier which position he held continuously to the time of his death except for a period of six years.

He was a man of good judgement in business matters and his advice was often sought. Personally he was one of the most genial of men. Always cheerful, and having a kind word for all whom he met. Though old in years he always seemed young, always enjoying the companionship of young people.

He is survived by his wife and three children, MRS. GEO. E. BAILEY, JAY E. and EARL L. WHITING, and one brother, MILO WHITING, on daughter BELLE, died when a young lady and another MRS. D. P. LANGMADE, died about 10 years ago.

The funeral services were held from his late residence Sunday afternoon at one o’clock conducted by REV. D. C. IRWIN, assisted by REV. THOMAS BROWN. Interment at McKinstry.

A large concourse of people attended the services. Among those from a distance were GEO E. SPRING, N. R. WILLIAMS and LEE WILLIAMS of Franklinville; W. P. KYSOR and W. E. LITTLE of Machias; W. R. OUSTERHOUDT of Olean; W. B. HUGHES, wife and daughter; County Clerk C. A. MILLER, Sheriff D. H. AMES, Under-Sheriff E. E. WAITE, Asst. Clerk FRANK MERRILL of Little Valley; IRA NEWTON of Alden and THOMAS CROCKER of Sardinia; J. E. JONES and wife of Buffalo; MRS. W. B. EDSON and son of Arcade; JAS. DAY and MRS. ANDY CASHORE of Franklinville; ADELBERT COBB of Belding, Mich; NEIL WHITING of Defiance, O., MRS. BELLE PIERCE, Youngstown, O.

JOB ALLEN, an aged resident of this town, died of pneumonia at 1 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 7^th, at his home in Masonville. The funeral is announced for today (Friday) at the McKinstry Church and the burial will be at that place. He leaves a wife and foster-daughter, MRS. DELLA OLCOTT.

CORNELIA FREEMAN ANDREWS: On Monday afternoon, April 2^nd, occurred the funeral of MRS. N. P. ANDREWS, at the home of her daughter-in-law, MRS. E. E. ANDREWS, on Mill Street. Some two weeks ago MRS. ANDREWS went to the Buffalo General Hospital to undergo an operation. For a few days previous to her death she was suddenly taken worse and died at 7 o’clock Thursday evening, March 29^th. Her remains were brought here Friday morning and her loved ones summoned to look for the last time on a face of one so dear to them.

CORNELIA FREEMAN was born in Franklinville, N.Y., in the year 1837. At the age of 9 years, she, with her parents, moved to Olean. When only 16 years old she gave her heart into her Saviour’s keeping, and became a member of the Olean M. E. Church.

She was married at the age of 22, to MR. NELSON P. ANDREWS. In 1885 they moved to Kansas, and after a residence of 1 year there, returned to the East, locating at Warren, Pa. Some ten years ago MR. and MRS. ANDREWS, with their family, came to McKinstry, where they have since resided. MRS. ANDREWS was one of a family of 6 children, 3 of whom survive her, namely: MR. ALBERT FREEMAN of Machias, MRS. HAMILTON and MRS. TAYLOR of Olean. MRS. ANDREWS was the mother of 7 children, and with the exception of one child who died in infancy and one son, W. B. BOOZ, the eldest, resides in Washington, Pa., ERNEST E. of this place, is now in the Klondike; B.F. of Newport, O., MISS EDNA ANDREWS of Delevan, and RAY of Pittsburg, Pa. MRS ANDREWS was always consistent in her religion and was greatly beloved alike in home and community.

For eleven years she was a faithful teacher in the Olean S. S., and for several years past has been the beloved Superintendent of the McKinstry Sunday School. Wherever she went she always won friends, who admired her for her sweet simplicity and pleasing personality. The aged husband and his family have the warm sympathy of many friends. REV. SCOVILL, later pastor of the Baptist Church, officiated at the funeral, assisted by REV. W.B. ROBINSON of the M. E. Church and REV. BAKER of Indiana. Interment occurred in Mapledale.

YORKSHIRE (1905): --MRS. HENRY EVERTS nee GOULD died at her home in this village Fri. night, June 9^th, of consumption, succeeding a period of illness covering several years. Her age was about 39 years. She is survived by a husband and two brothers. The funeral was held from her late home here on Mon. June 12, REV. WARREN officiating. Interment at McKinstry. MRS. EVERTS has passed most of her life in West Yorkshire and Yorkshire and numbered the whole community among her friends, who extend sympathy to the bereaved family.

--A son was born to MR. and MRS. FRED STOCKING Wed. evening.

--MRS. HARRIET HOUSE, a widow lady living alone, suffered a stroke of paralysis last Sat. night, and is now very low. A niece from Rushford is caring for her.

--CHAS. BIGELOW of Buffalo is moving his store building, formerly occupied by JOHN WURTENBURG, to Arcade Station, and will there remodel it into a hotel.

--DAVID HOPKINS received a painful injury while in Eagle Tues., caused by his horse rearing and falling backward onto him. His family were summoned and his injury is quite serious.

--MR. and MRS. J. AUSTIN of Bliss are guests at HYMAN DAY’S

--MRS. MAY STEVENS and daughter FLORENCE from Bay City, Mich., were guests of MR. and MRS. SYLVESTER FORD the latter part of last week.

--FRANK PIKE, wife and daughter of Centerville were Sunday guests of the (clipping ends)

On Sat., April 26^th, 1902, at 7:25 o’clock p.m. MARGARET DEMMON DAVIS, wife of GEO. W. DAVIS, died at their home in Delevan, N.Y., aged 52 years and one day. She is survived by her husband one daughter, NELLIE L. DAVIS, son DWIGHT J. DAVIS, all of Delevan, N.Y.; father, JOSEPH DEMMON, of Ashford, N.Y.; sister, MRS. LYDIA FOLTS, Ashford N.Y., and her brother ADDISON W. DEMMON, of Springville, N.Y. She was born in the town of Ashford, Catt. Co., N.Y., April 25^th, 1850. MR. and MRS. DAVIS have lived in the village of Yorkshire, N.Y. for about 32 years, removing to their grist mill property. MRS. DAVIS has always been a very active, devoted wife and mother, working for her home, children and friends beyond her strength, and when, in the past few months and years, her only burden was her failing strength and her inability to care for and perform her own grand and noble work of a true wife and mother her great aim in life was to make her home, pleasant and enjoyable, not only for her own family, but for everyone, rich or poor. Her amiable and generous disposition made her religion, the Golden Rule, a great comfort to her. MRS. DAVIS was a woman of brilliant intellect and great force of character, and had a great abhorrence of evil-doers, but loved everyone else. She died beloved, respected and honored by all who knew her.

The funeral services were very quiet and impressive, held at her home on Tues., REV. DR. JAMES W. ASHTON, of Olean, N.Y., officiated. Her interment was in Maplewood Cemetery in Springville, N.Y. Many of her old friends and neighbors from Yorkshire attested their esteem, respect and love by their attendance and by bringing a beautiful pillow of roses (inscribed “Yorkshire Friends”). Many relatives and friends from Ashford, Machias, Arcade, Sandusky, Holland and other places were present. MR. GEO. IRISH, President of the large Wholesale Paper House in Buffalo, for whom MR. DAVIS has been a traveling salesman for many years, showed his respects by being present and bringing beautiful flowers. Many flowers were sent from Olean, where NELLIE L. DAVIS was a teacher for a number of years. REV. WM. A. DAY officiated at the grave with a very impressive service. A large number of Odd Fellows from Springville were in waiting at the grave to render assistance…