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Obits will be listed by every surname in the article, therefore may be entered more than once.

OBITUARY: JOHN A. LYNDE whose death occurred at the home of his son-in-law, GEO. BOLTON, McKinstry, Saturday, Feb. ?0^th, was born in Erie County in 1818, and has been a resident of this town for fifty-two years. He married in 1840, and thirteen children was the result of this union, nine of whom are still living. He had taught 49 terms of school and many of his pupils were present at the funeral which occurred at McKinstry, Monday and was conducted by REV. GILCHRIST of the Baptist Church of this village. The interment was at Machias

NATHAN FOLLETT LANGMADE: The death of REV. N.F. LANGMADE, briefly announce in last week’s issue, took place at his late home in East Otto on Wednesday evening, July 26, 1899, at about 6 o’clock. The end came suddenly. He was walking in the field back of his home, when heart disease overtook him and he fell lifeless. The deceased was born in the town of Yorkshire, in the house now occupied by DANIEL BISHOP, seventy-four years ago. At an early age he experienced religion, and when only eighteen he erected an amateur pulpit in the now abandoned school house in the Cheney district. For two years his young ministerial efforts were confined to that neighborhood. Persistent efforts resulted in ordination in 1859 and his work in the Baptist pulpit was crowned with success. He was a member of the 154^th N.Y. Volunteers and followed that regiment for two years, both as a private and chaplain. He preached in Delevan a long time, at one period six years in succession, and in other places an equally unbroken period. He was highly esteemed by everybody, both saint and sinner, and his memory will long be cherished. Of his family there is left a widow and one daughter. His remains arrived overland on Saturday and the funeral took place in the Baptist Church at one p.m. sermon by REV. SCOVIL. The interment was in Mapledale. And as the earth closed over one who had given more than half century to the expounding of God’s Word and the uplifting of mankind, a spirit seemed to whisper, “Well done, good and faithful servant.”

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.

THE GRIM REAPER: MRS. ELIZABETH HODGE, relict of LEONARD HODGE, died at the home of her son PERRY HODGE, 2 miles west of this village, at seven p.m. Friday, March 1^st, of pneumonia. The deceased had reached 75 years and was an old resident. She was the daughter of JOHN and ELIZABETH PIERCE. The funeral took place at her late home Sunday at 2:30, REV.MARCUS J. BROWN officiating. Interment at McKinstry

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.

MRS. ELVIRA MASON: MRS ELVIRA CHEESEMAN MASON was born at Lerayville, Jefferson County, N.Y., June 23, 1817, the third of eleven children. Her father was ABNER CHEESEMAN, a farmer, for many years a resident of the town of Freedom. He was a son of ANSON CHEESEMAN, who served throughout the Revolutionary War, a lineal descendant of ANSON CHEESEMAN who left England for America in time of the persecution of the Protestants. Her mother was NANCY BALL, a daughter of NATHANEL BALL, also a Revolutionary patriot and soldier, a brother of COL. BALL of New Jersey. On her mother’s side she was descended from a family of pious and intellectual Huguenots named SALEE who came to America as the refuge for persecuted and afflicted Christians. Her parents lived at Alexandria, N.Y., until her 12^th year. It was here that she gained most of her education and where she manifested ability of a high degree so early in her life. At ten years of age she could recite Lindley Murray’s Grammar, the entire book without a single mistake. At one time a prize was offered in her Sunday school for the highest number of verses recited. She did not gain the prize for another girl gave a few more verses; her number being 78. She had through life a remarkable memory. To the last day of her life she could and did recall and state events accurately both in regard to recent and former happenings. In 1829 her father moved to Rutland, N.Y, where were formed some of the happiest associations and friendships of her life. In March 1834 he came with his family to Freedom, Cattaraugus County, N.Y. They moved in wagons and occupied two weeks in the journey through northern and central New York. She taught two terms of district school in her own town. April 22, 1841 she was married to MR. JOHN MASON. For several years they resided in Franklinville, Farmersville, and Yorkshire Center. In 1852 they moved to Shongo, and the next year to Springs Mills, Allegany County. They lived there nine years. There were six children, four sons and two daughters. In 1862, MR. MASON moved to Beaverdam, Pa., where the youngest daughter was given up to death at less than seven years. The two oldest sons, one at twenty and the younger at the age of 15 ½ years, enlisted and served three years in the Civil War. The older was a member of Co. E, 130 N.Y.S.Vols., afterwards the famous First N.Y. Dragoons, and the younger was also a private in the Twelfth Pa., Cav., afterwards in the 1^st Ill. Light Artillery. Both came home invalids from toil and privations endured for their country’s glory. In 1864 MRS. MASON joined the Presbyterian Church at Beaverdam and on removal the following year to Edinboro, Pa., resumed membership in the First Presby. Church in that town. In 1872 the family returned to this town where they have since held a residence. Her last sickness was a brief duration. She leaves a daughter and two sons. The funeral services took place at her late home on Saturday at one o’clock, REV. W. B. ROBINSON of the M.E. Church officiating. The interment was in Mapledale cemetery.

SAD AND SUDDEN: A letter confirms the telegraphic report of the death of MRS. SALOMA LANGMADE and her daughter MRS. EUGENIA BIGELOW, at Oberlin, Kas. JULIA SALOMA, daughter of GEORGE and JULIA STRONG, was born Sept. 30, 1832 at Lee, Oneida County, N.Y.; married Sept. 20, 1852 to LORENZO LANGMADE of Yorkshire Center, N.Y.; died at her late home west of Oberlin, Kas., Feb. 20, 1900, of paralysis, leaving a husband, two sons, and three daughters, viz: GEORGE S. and WILL S. LANGMADE; also two sisters, MRS. MARY C. COWEN of Oneida, S. Dakota, and MRS. PHOEBE STRONG COWEN of Chicago. GENIE LANGMADE was born June 22, 1862, in Bradford, Pa., married to EGBERT BIGELOW Jan. 1889. She leaves four children, three daughters and one son. The interment was in Kansas.

AMOS B. HAYES: On Monday last at four o’clock in the morning death terminated the life of AMOS B. HAYES, at his home four miles west of Delevan. MR. HAYES had been previously afflicted slightly with paralysis, but not to interfere with his general activity, and was in his usual health when on Sunday morning he proceeded to the barn door to roll it back he suddenly fell to the ground. He was carried to the house where everything possible was done for his recovery, but to no avail. He lived about twenty-four hours. The following morning death’s messenger came and released him from all earthly trouble. Deceased was seventy-six years of age, the son of JAMES HAYES, and was born in Darien, N.Y., August 3, 1820. In 1832 he removed to the farm where he died, and where he resided constantly for forty-four years. He was always a laborious man, and by industry and economy built for himself a comfortable home and provided well for his household. He was a good neighbor, a kind husband and father, and was greatly beloved by his grandchildren. There are left to morn his loss, his wife, yet in good health; also four children: one son, ERNEST, and three daughters, MRS. CLINTON HOWE, MRS. MCINTOSH and MRS. BLOWERS. We extend to these mourning friends our deepest sympathy, and trust that in this hour of gloom they may have the light of the Divine Presence and his abundant grace to sustain them. The funeral was held from his late residence on Wednesday, December 30, burial at the McKinstry Cemetery. REV. T. E. THURESSON, pastor of the Delevan M.E. Church officiated, using as his text Matt. 11:28. (1896)

DELIGHT HAYES: Widow of the late A.B. HAYES. ORPHA DELIGHT BURDICK was born December 24, 1820 in Delhi, Delaware County, N.Y., died April 23, 1909 at Delevan. The eldest of fourteen children, of which only three survive, all residents of Michigan. Her parents moved near Attica when she was a small child. There she spent the first years of her busy life helping her father and brothers clear away the forests and till the soil. She was married December 5, 1843, to AMOS HAYES of the same town, where they lived for a few years. In February, 1853, they moved to Yorkshire and resided on the farm adjoining C.C. HOWE’S. To the above union was born one son and three daughters, W. E. HAYES and MRS. ANN A. HOWE of this town, MRS. A.S. BLOWERS of East Aurora, MRS. S. A. MCINTOSH of Springville. There were also eighteen grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Since the death of her husband in 1896 she has lived with her eldest daughter MRS. C.D. HOWE. Two years ago she fell and sustained a fracture of the hip, since that time she has never been able to walk. Although a great sufferer she never uttered one word of complaint, but endured with great patience the lot which fell to her, waiting for the summons to her last home. For the past three months this home has been a home of care on account of the critical condition of both grandmother and father; and death the unwelcome messenger came twice in twenty four hours, the husband and father at eight a.m. Tuesday and the mother and grandmother at three a.m. Wednesday. Funeral from the home at 1 p.m. REV. IRWIN officiating. Burial at McKinstry

News was received here last week, of the death of MRS. MINERVA BABCOCK of Wisconsin. She was formerly a resident of this place and has many friends and acquaintances here; also of the illness of JERRY VAUGHN now of Iowa but formerly of this place. His many friends and relatives will be sorry to learn of his illness.

IDA BROWN BURNS: MRS IDA M. BURNS departed this life at three o’clock this morning, after an illness of but twenty-four hours. The funeral will take place Sunday at one o’clock at her late home.

Pigeon Hill: HAS GONE OVER THE DARK RIVER: Died, on Sept. 17^th, MRS. ANGELINE THOMAS DARLING, aged 86 years. MRS. DARLING was tenderly cared for by her daughter, MRS. LOREN BROOKS at her home in Franklinville. She was formerly a resident of this place and was loved and respected by all who knew her.

OBITUARY: ELSIE BEATTIE CADUGAN was born in Wales, N.Y., Nov. 24, 1844. In May, 1864, she was married to ELGENE W. READ. Four years later she was converted under the preaching of DR. W. V. R. BLIGHTON, and joined the Methodist Episcopal Church. In 1879 the family moved from Java Village to the Yorkshire Center, now Delevan, with those business, social and religious interests they have been identified ever since. In the death of this most estimable lady, not only the family and the church, but also the community, have suffered a severe loss. While looking after the interests of the home as a faithful wife and mother, her generous Christian impulses led her to do for others, and her life was crowned with abundant good works. Her prominent trait of character was fidelity to duty; not duty performed in one direction only, but along all lines. So her life had a symmetrical cast, and her absence will be felt in many places. Especially will this be true in the home and in the Church. The Divine service, whose obligation to attend she most sacredly kept; the Sunday School work, where for 21 years she was a teacher of the same class of young ladies; the Junior Epworth League, of which for the past five years she was Superintendent; the Ladies’ Aid Society, where she was either the honored president or one of its prominent workers, and the social gatherings at church or home, where her pleasant smile and guiding hand brought pleasure and profit to all, --in all these places she will be sadly missed. As is well known, MRS. READ had little hope of recovery, and was fully prepared to go. Although eager to live, she bowed in submission to the Divine Will, and went home trusting in Him who said, “Lo, I am with you always, even unto the end.” The funeral services were most beautiful and impressive. The M.E. church was crowded to its utmost capacity with people from far and near who respected and love the departed. Prayer was offered by REV. JOSEPH CLARK of Machias. The pastor, REV. W. B. ROBINSON, read from the appropriate words found in Mark 14:8, “She hath done what she could.” Hymns selected by herself were beautifully sung, and amid a profusion of lovely flowers, the dear dust was borne away to its quiet cemetery home in Mapledale. We shall miss her, but we sorrow not as those who have no hope.

Four Score and One: JACOB WHITE, 81 years of age, and for sixty years a resident of this vicinity. (excepting a brief sojourn in Dakota,) died at the residence of his son GEORGE WHITE at Schoepflin Sunday, Jan. 29^th at 3 o’clock a.m., the cause being heart disease and bronchial trouble. The deceased was born in Herkimer Co., this State and was one of the early pioneers of this, then western wilderness. The funeral occurred at his late home Monday, and was conducted by REV. D.C. BLAKELY of the M.E. Church. Interment in the Delevan Cemetery

PUNKSHIRE: Our peaceful little hamlet has again been visited by the grim messenger of Death. This time the call was answered by that blessed soul, and mother to all, MRS. UPHAM BLOOD, familiarly known as “GRANDMA” BLOOD. She has been in her usual health, with the exception of her failing eyesight, until Monday, Mar. 13, when she was taken with a lung and throat difficulty. This grew rapidly worse until the following Thursday, when she gave up this world of toil and pain and went to join her God whom she devotedly loved. MRS BLOOD was 77 years, 7 months, and 21 days old. She was the daughter of JAMES FRANCIS, deceased. Her parents emigrated to this country in the early days, being old Vermonters. The deceased was born in the town of Java and is survived by four brothers: JOHN and HOSEA FRANCIS of Guthrie County, Iowa, JACKSON of Eaton County, Mich., and CHARLES of Java, N.Y. She was married to UPHAM BLOOD December 31, 1848, and went to housekeeping in the town of Java in the settlement known as the Michegan (sic) district, where they resided for 21 years. Then they sold out and bought a large farm in the town of Arcade, where they lived and toiled together in peace and happiness until about 10 years ago when MR. BLOOD was called to the world beyond, where she has now gone to meet him. Since the death of her husband she has lived with her son EDGAR on the old homestead where she died. She was the mother of 4 children, of who 3 are living, SYLVESTER, the oldest, having died about 1 years ago. The others are MRS. SOPHRANA DAKE of Jamestown, N.Y., MRS DOLLY VAN VALKENBURG of Chaffee, and EDGAR of this place, whose home will be saddened by that vacant place at his friends fireside, which his mother had always filled. She was always very prudent and industrious, having helped to accumulate a handsome property which she not only seemed to but was always willing to share with others in their time of need, giving freely to those who were suffering. She has always been cheerfully received wherever she went among her friends, especially by her children, who have always taken great pains to care for and please her. The funeral services were held at her late home on Sat., March 18, REV. SAYLES of East Aurora, officiating. The weather was very boisterous and inclement, but notwithstanding that fact, it was evidenced by the large number in attendance, that she was held in the highest esteem. The floral offerings were very beautiful and by their loving fragrance seemed to offer comfort to the bereaved. Everything in the way of medical aid and tender care, was given without stint, but God knoweth best whom to promote to His home on high. And although our community feels the loss of one whom we can safely say had not an enemy in the world, yet we feel that heaven has the gain. The sorrowing children and friends have the sympathy of all..

Suicide of MILES F. BIXBY of Le Roy: On Sat. afternoon last, MILES F. BIXBY, a leading Hardware Merchant of the Le Roy, committed suicide by shooting himself through the head with a pistol, whilst lying on the bed in own residence. The principal cause of his committing the rash act, was the fear of financial troubles which he imagined were pressing upon hi through the losses by endorsement for the past 2 or 3 years, but those most familiar with the affairs state that he was perfectly solvent. On the day of the fatal occurrence he remained in his room being in bed most of the time. In the afternoon MRS. BIXBY went in to see him; he was lying on his side and she thought him asleep so she did not disturb him. Shortly afterward she again visited him when she observed a little blood on the pillow, and on opening the blind the terrible truth flashed upon her that he had shot himself, for he still held the pistol in his hand, when she discovered a small hole in his head a little above his ear. He had evidently died instantly and without a struggle. Deceased was a son of COL. JOHN BIXBY and much respected as a businessman and a citizen. His age was 49 years. The funeral took place on Tuesday last, and was one of the largest ever held in Le Roy.

EDWIN E. ROWLEY died on March 22^nd, 1899, at the home of his daughter, MRS W. H. CHEESEMAN, in Gainesville, Wyoming County, N.Y., where he has resided for the last 5 years. The deceased had attained the advanced age of 92 years, 4 months and 19 days. Three years ago last November he suffered a severe stroke of paralysis, from which he only partially recovered, remaining, in a great measure, helpless. The 3^rd of last Feb. he suffered a second stroke and from that time he gradually declined until his death. He was born at New Lebenon Springs, Columbia County, N.Y., Nov. 3, 1806. He was the 3^rd of a family of 7 children and his father, ISACAR ROWLEY, died at the early age of 43 years, leaving EDWIN at the age of 15 to care for the family while his elder brother attended college. At age 22 he was married to JOANNAH TOMPKINS of East Chatham, Columbia County, N.Y., who died July 7, 1889. The deceased was the father of 7 children of whom 4 daughters and 1 son survive him. They are: MRS. LOUISA A. BARRUS of Pike, N.Y., MRS. HELEN M. CHEESEMAN of Gainesville, N.Y., MRS. MARILLA A. DENNIS, Eureka, Mich., MRS. ALICE N. LILLIBRIDGE, Carterville, Mo., and EDWIN THOMPKINS ROWLEY of Delevan, N.Y. He lived in the town of Yorkshire, Cattaraugus County, for nearly 55 years. He was a member of the Continental Drum Corps & accompanied them to Pittsburgh & Louisville to attend the G.A.R. Encampment. He was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church at Elton, N.Y. for many years & lived a consistent Christian Life. He was always cheerful & of a happy disposition, making friends wherever he went, as was duly attested in the short but impressive services at Gainesville and later at Elton, where his old neighbors & friends paid their last respects. His remains were laid to rest in the beautiful Mapledale Cemetery at Delevan, N.Y. on Saturday, March 25^th.

MR. EZEKIEL PINGREY was born in Rutland Co., Vt. June 21^st, 1800, and died at his house in Yorkshire Center, Feb. 6^th 1887, at 7:30 p.m. At the age of 17 he moved with his parents to Sardinia, Erie Co. N.Y. He was married to MISS HANNAH S. KINNE, Jan. 1^st, 1823, and in April following commenced housekeeping in Yorkshire, on the farm which was his home for 42 successive years. Coming here when this country was but a wilderness, he has witnessed all the changes from a pioneer life, to the comforts of today, and the many obstacles that beset the path of those trying to rear a house in this, then, new country, would have caused many more faint of heart than he to have become discouraged.
He had 9 children, 8 of whom are still living. One son residing in Massachusetts, The remaining four reside in Yorkshire. His wife died Oct. 20, 1872, and Nov. 20^th, 1873, he was married to MRS. MARY BURTON of Connecticut, who survives him. Nearly 40 years ago he united with Free Will Baptist Church at Delevan and was afterwards transferred to Yorkshire. The church disbanded some time after and he never again united with any church, but was always a regular attendant at religious worships. Although for some time, on account of failing faculties he was able to hear but little of the services, he was usually found at his place in church, and always led a strict Christian life. The members of his family are remarkable for their longevity. One sister being now 88 years old, and 2 brothers, one 83 and the other 80 yrs. His life and name have so long been identified with Yorkshire and its inhabitants, that his passing away will leave many vacant places beside those in the hearts of his family. Funeral services were held at his residence Wed. at 11 a.m., conducted by REV. D. E. BURT of the Baptist Church assisted by REV. A.H. SLINGERLAND of the M.E. Church.

In the Noonday of Life: To-day’s Wyoming Co. Record: The community was shocked Sun. afternoon last to learn of the sudden death of MRS BERTHA FRANCIS, wife of our townsman J.H. FRANCIS,. MRS. FRANCIS was taken sick only the evening before and remained unconscious until her death. Parturition was the cause. BERTHA STRONG, daughter of MR. and MRS. E. J. STRONG, was born in Delevan, N.Y. Feb. 21, 1864, and resided there until her marriage to MR. FRANCIS. They were married Jan. 17, 1884, and since that time have resided in this village. Two children, IVA MAY age 9, and MABEL, age 6, are left to morn the loss of a kind and loving mother. MRS. FRANCIS was beloved by all and was a devoted, loving, and faithful mother and wife. The funeral was held Wed. at 1 p.m., REV. JOHN A. SAYLES of Aurora officiating. The interment took place at Mapledale Cemetery, Delevan. The floral offerings were numerous and rich. The pall bearers were V.C. BEEBE, II, J. BEARDSLEY, WM. PUGH, R.S. WHEELER, H.J. MCNAIR, AND J.H. SMITH. A large number of our people accompanied the procession to Delevan. The RECORD unites with all the friends and neighbors in extending sympathy to MR FRANCIS and family in this sad affliction.

(1892) JOHN BRISBANE AND HIS WIFE each aged 89 years., were buried at Ellicottville on Tuesday.

There was a double funeral at Franklinville last week. MR. and MRS. SEARLE Died within a short time of each other & were buried together.

REV. J.M. FIELD of Machias died Sunday. He was widely known and highly revered. He had just completed a new church. He has been a minister of the gospel for 52 years. He had preached over 1000 funeral sermons & performed 500 marriage ceremonies. He leaves a widow, 3 sons, MANLEY, MILTON and MYRON, and one daughter, MRS S. CORTHEL.

MRS. EMELINE BRAND, a former resident of Leon, was brought to that place for burial last Saturday.

MRS. DELIA KINNEY of Leon died a few days since.

MRS. AVIS KELLY died at the home of her son, C.D. KELLY in LEON, Jan. 25^th, aged 74 years. She was an old and respected citizen of Leon.

MISS CATHERINE KENNELLY, aged about 65 yrs., sister of MRS. DAVID ELAGG (sic) SR. died at the home of LEONARD FLAGG on Quaker Run, Jan. 26, 1892.

MRS. C.A. BROWNELL Of Delevan visited her parents here a few days ..last (clipping ends)

“The Last Bugle Call”: Another brave soldier is dead. MR. NATHANIEL BROWN has fought his last battle, & after 29 years of anguish & suffering caused by being hit in the forehead by a Minnie ball from the enemy at the Battle Chancellorville,, has passed to his reward. The deceased was born in this state 58 years ago & had been a resident of this town for nearly all his life. He had been twice married, both wives preceeding him in death. He leaves a family of 9 children. MR. BROWN was a member of the 154^th Reg. Vol. Inf.& was at the front doing gallant service at the Battle of Chancellorville when a well- directed bullet from the enemy sent him to the dust. It was 6 wks. before he regained consciousness, & he lingered for many more between life & death, --in fact his whole life since the war had been one of intense suffering, never being entirely free from pain. The ball that did the disastrous work struck him directly in the forehead and lodged near the brain. From that instant life to him was a failure & he continually longed for the time when death would come to his relief. He received from the government a paltry pension which, when it is considered that an honorable robust citizen was maimed for life & made to suffer 29 yrs. of anguish, is a burlesque on the pension system & a blot on the pages of the pension records. He passed away quietly at his home Fri., June 17^th. The obsequies occurred there Sun. & were conducted by REV. GILCHRIST of the Baptist Church. The interment was in the McKinstry Cemetery.

NAPOLI: Death of CHARLES BARRETT & MRS. JOHN MORRILL It is with sadness that we note the death of CHARLES A. BARRETT, one of our most respected & promising young men, which occurred Wed. shortly after 4 p.m. at the home of his parents in this place. He was born Dec. 14, 1867, consequently was 2 yrs. and 16 days of age, & was the youngest child of SIMEON & EMILY C. BARRETT. He had been ill with consumption for some time but of late had failed rapidly, & his death was not unexpected. His childhood days were spent on a farm in this town, but being ambitious to become a fine scholar, & by this be able to lead a useful life, he at an early age entered Colgate Univ. at Hamilton, but the condition of his health would not permit him to remain there until he graduated. At the early age of 12 he became a Christian & joined the Baptist Church at Randolph, where he has ever been an active, honored member. His life, although short, has been one of honor & nobility, & his life’s greatest prize was in endeavoring to serve his Heavenly Master, & to know the comfort & happiness of his family & friends. He leaves his aged parents & 2 brothers, REV. FRANK C. of Oneida County & WILL H. of East Randolph, & a large circle of friends & acquaintances who join with these to mourn the departure of this truly noble young man. The funeral was held from the M.E. Church at East Randolph on Sat. Jan. 2, & the large number of sympathizing friends told of the esteem in which he was held.

Died, March 1, 1900, little FREDDIE BUNER, son of FRED and BARBARA BUNER. He was a bright, promising young lad of eleven years. He was as well as usual the day he died, but while out at play was taken dangerously sick. Medical aid was summoned but before it could get there he was gone. Coroners inquest was held and the verdict was dropsy around the heart. The funeral held Thursday at 2 o’clock at the German Baptist Church, REV. VRADENBURG officiating. Interment in Hunter’s Creek Cemetery

Resolutions of Respect…(by Franklinville Lodge, No. 626 F. & A.M., signed by LUCIA L. RANDALL, L.A. CORTHELL, and J.M. FIELD, Com. And by Machias Council, No. 182, R.T. of T. signed by H.G. BUTTON, MRS. J.C. CRADDUCK, and MRS. M.N. ORNE, Com., also HENRY VANAERMAN, D.S. TILDEN, and W.A. JOSLYN, Com.)

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.

Matrimonial. A Buffalo Man Weds One of Yorkshire Center’s Fair Maidens. A quiet and happy wedding occurred Tuesday morning of this week at the residence of the brides sister MR. and MRS. W.H. SMITH on Regan St. in this village; the contracting parties being MR. ARTHUR U. BONSTELL of Buffalo, and MISS LUCINDA A. BAILEY, youngest daughter of N. F. LANGMADE and was witnessed by a few near relatives of the bride. The bridegroom formerly resided at Great Valley but is now connected with a commission house of Buffalo in the capacity of cashier and bookkeeper. The newly married twain will reside in that city

Married –On Thursday, April 12, by REV. J.M. FIELD, at his residence, MR. L.J. BARTLETT of this village, and MISS LOTTIE HAYES of Yorkshire. –Star (1888

THE GRIM REAPER. “It’s sad, yes doubly sad,” is the remark often repeated in our village since Wednesday noon. It was occasioned by he sorrowful announcement that the early career of FRANKLIN HILL was at an end. At exactly twelve o’clock noon, Dec. 10, FRANKLIN HILL died after an illness of but six days duration. It was but Friday of last week that the deceased drove to Fairview in company with others for the purpose of performing the duties of appraiser of the estate of his deceased son-in-law, P.M. HOOPER, when he contracted a severe cold and experienced a telling chill. Reaching home as soon as possible he at once took to his bed, a physician was summoned but despite the efforts of physician and friends he grew rapidly worse until death came as above noted. The deceased was born in Mayville, Caut. Co. Jan. 19, 1835, and was therefore in his 56^th year. In 1855 he became a resident of this town. In 1855 he married MISS AXIE GALE of this town; six children, four sons and two daughters being the result of the union. The deceased was a kind husband, and indulgent father and was much respected by his neighbors and friends. So great was the esteem in which he was held by townsmen, that he was for fifteen consecutive years chosen as Commissioner of Highways. Coupled with his death is that of the death of his son-in-law, P.M. HOOPER, which occurred just twenty-nine days previous (Nov. 10) and under the same circumstances. The funeral is announced to occur Saturday at 11 a.m. at his late residence. REV. BLACKMAR of Elton will officiate. The interment will be in the Yorkshire Center Cemetery. (circa 1891)

One of the Town’s Pioneers. Death came again to Delevan this week and summoned one of its pioneers. Villagers paused in sadness Tuesday morning when word was passed along that ZAPHNA HOWE was dead. The end came at 3:20 am. The 23^rd inst. His illness, although of several days duration, was seemingly but the stopping of the clock by the weight of years. MR. HOWE, had he lived until today, Oct. 26^th, would have attained the age of 86 years. He was born in Groton, Tompkins Co., N.Y., Oct. 26, 1820. When a mere child he came to this town with his parents who located at what was known for many years as the John Howe corner, now occupied by MR. ED. H. SMITH. At the age of 18 he located on the farm where he died. He had therefore been a resident of the particular farm and vicinity for nearly seventy years. After a few years of bachelorhood, MR. HOWE married MISS JULIA WHITING. Two children came to this home, namely ATTORNEY CHAS. F. HOWE of this village, and MR. WILL L. HOWE who resides on the old homestead. It is seldom that men are more favorably or better known than was MR. HOWE. His long and exemplary life was one stream of sunshine, regardless of his surroundings and domestic conditions. The two sons mentioned, only, are left to mourn, his wife having died about three years ago. The funeral took place at the home Thursday at 1 p.m. REV. BROWNE of the Baptist Church conducted the service. Interment in the rural cemetery at Mckinstry, by the side of his wife.

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)

MABEL HOWE LEXER:…MABEL HOWE, wife of FRANK LEXER was born in the town of Yorkshire, Catt. County, N.Y., in what is called the Block district, on the 1^st day of August, 1876, and died December 16, 1900, at her late home on the town-line road. Her whole life was spent in this town. She was at one time a student in the Delevan high school, and afterwards a successful teacher. She was of a sweet pleasant disposition, and it can be truly said that none knew her but to love her.

On October 26, 1899, she was married to FRANK LEXER of this town, to whom she has never spoken an unkind word. She was converted to the Methodist faith under the preaching of REV. E. E. FAIRCHILD, and has ever lived a consistent Christian life. She leaves to mourn her untimely death a young husband, a father and mother, two sisters and a host of friends, and to those who will miss her the most, those loved her so that they do not know how to live without her, who have laid her away to rest with her baby on Wednesday, was very largely attended. The pastor, REV. W. J. WEST, officiated…Burial in the Delevan Cemetery.

Among those from out of town who attended the funeral Wednesday were MRS. ABBIE BLOWERS and daughter of East Aurora, and SANFORD MCINTOSH and family of East Ashford.

LURA BUSH DARLING. At the noon-day of life, MRS. LURA DARLING was summoned to the home going beyond. On January 28^th she was apparently in her usual health and prepared the morning meal for her father, little thinking that it was the last of life’s labors, but before the noonday repast was due she had passed to the unknown world. LURA DARLING was the eldest daughter of JOHN A. and HELEN M. BUSH and was born at Farmersville, Catt.Co., N.Y. on May 25, 1858. She married GEORGE W. DARLING on July 3, 1876, who preceded her to the grave. She leaves to mourn her loss one daughter MRS. ERNEST SHOFF of Boston, Mass., and a father MR. JOHN BUSH of Delevan, besides many other relatives and near friends She was a member of the Free Methodist Church of Yorkshire, N. Y. The funeral occurred on Sunday, January 31^st at 11 a.m. from the family home on South Main Street, this village, and was conducted by REV. CHARLES CLARK of the Freewill Baptist Church of Elton, N.Y., …Interment at Machias, N.Y. MRS. DARLING was known as a very kind hearted woman and did all within her power to make the home pleasant and happy; no one was ever known to leave her doors hungry as she would divide the last loaf with her fellow creatures. In time of sickness and trouble she was always ready to give and comfort and do the Master’s will as taught by the Golden Rule.

We were sorry to hear of the sudden death of MRS. JAMES BEACH. She was highly esteemed by all her neighbors. (no date mentioned)

OSCAR BIGELOW of this place died at the home of a relative at East Ashford on Friday (no date)

At East Ashford, June 6^th, of heart failure, OSCAR BIGELOW, aged 70 years.(no year mentioned)

MARY JANE CURTIS WHITING, daughter of ERASTUS and AMY CURTIS, was born in Alabama, N.Y., November 17, 1835; was married to GEORGE H. WHITING in 1851 and died in Delevan, March 29, 1921. In early life she was baptized and lived a Christian life.

MRS. WHITING was a loving, faithful wife and mother, whose memory will be cherished not only by her immediate family, but by neighbors and friends who knew her best.

She leaves to mourn their loss, two sons, JAY, of Lindsay, Cal., EARL of Delevan; and one daughter, MRS. IDA BAILEY of Delevan; also four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Her husband and two daughters, ALICE and BELLE, preceded her to the Better Land.

Those from out of town who attended the funeral were: MRS F. REGAN, East Aurora; MR. FARNER, Machias; MR. and MRS. CHRISTIE, Elton; MR and MRS. SHELDON EASTLAND, McKinstry; and MRS CASHORE of Franklinville.

MRS. WHITING was a very kind friend and neighbor and will be greatly missed by all.

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.

Death of Former Delevan Boy. On Sunday last in Castile, N.Y., occurred the funeral of Mr. ERNEST HARWOOD. MR. HARWOOD died in Idaho where he was living on a homestead claim. Heart disease was the cause of death. A wife and four small children survive him. The funeral services were conducted by the Masonic Lodge. Delevan Masons in attendance were: A. J. LANGMADE, A. E. PRESTON, E. L. WHITING, G. W. BURNS and V. R. LYNDE. (no date)

CYRUS LEMUEL PAUL, son of MR. and MRS. LEMUEL PAUL, was born at Java Village, June 12, 1819. He was married to MISS RACHEL PROPER, Sept. 13, 1840. Ten children were born from this union, two dying in infancy. Seven children are now living, HIRAM of Strykersville; SARAH PFIFFERLING, of East Aurora; ORRIN J. of Buffalo; ROSE FREEMAN of Java Village; CYRUS of Holland; ELMER A. of Arcade; and RACHEL SHEARLING of Marble Springs, besides these he leaves one brother HOMER J. PAUL of Michigan, also many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His wife preceded him to the great Beyond, dying September 2, 1904.

For 88 years he lived on one farm in Java Village. He early joined the Congregational Church at Strykersville, of which he was a faithful attendant. He never failed in having grace asked for before meals, and always observed family prayers. He has been confined to his bed since April 17^th, and has borne his suffering without complaint. He was ready to go to the land beyond our sight, often praying to be released from this earth. He died on August 11^th, aged 93 years, 2 months lacking one day, the oldest man in Arcade.

Funeral services were held at the Baptist Church at Java Village, on Wednesday at 1:30 o’clock, REV. W. R. BLACKMER of Arcade officiating, assisted by FRED CHUBB of Java Village. Interment in Java Village Cemetery.

A sad providence removed from our village on March 1^st, one who will be greatly missed in the vicinity of Delevan, in the person of MRS. KETURAH HOWELL BISHOP. The funeral was held at the home of her son, DR. L. L. BISHOP. A large concourse of friends and relatives were present to render the last earthly honors to one who has been a power for good all through the years since AMASA BISHOP brought her here with her infant son 46 years ago. It was no small task to be housewife and housemaker on a farm in those days before modern labor saving machines, when several men were needed to carry on the farm work; but MRS. BISHOP found time for that, and to care for two relatives who have been deaf from childhood, and to make a place for herself in the social and church life of this entire section. For 36 years this devoted couple were the mainstay of the M. E. church here, only dropping out of active work with the failure of MRS. BISHOP’S health. Baptized in infancy and matured in the church from childhood she had never experienced sin, nor the exaltation of rescue from its depths, but she had that spotless innocence that so far surpasses in worth even the sincerest penitence. Her religion was of the every-day sort, and every morning for over 47 years the Bishop home gathered about the family altar to begin the day. Tolerant as to the convictions of others she was unwavering in her own and her unswerving loyalty to the church of her choice was a marked feature of a most impressive life. Her whole life was one labor of love, pouring itself freely out in the unstinting service to others.

The REV. H. M. WILSON, pastor of the M. E. Church preached….She is survived by the aged husband A. H. BISHOP, a son of L. L. BISHOP and a sister, REBECCA HOWELL of Delevan, and another sister, MRS. DAVID LUCE, of Howard Lake, Minn., and she is mourned by the entire community.

MRS. MARIA WINCHESTER, wife of the late WM. LEONARD WINCHESTER, died at the home of her daughter, MRS. ROSS C. MARKHAM, of Buffalo, on Monday, February 17, 1919, in the 76^th year of her age. MRS. WINCHESTER was the daughter of the late CARPENTER and MARIAH BULL of Yorkshire, and was born on the farm now owned by ORRIS CARD on June 25^th, 1843. She was married to WM. L. WINCHESTER Feb. 29, 1860. He died March 24, 1899. They had lived the most of those years in the town in which they were born. The first few years were spent in Grafton, Ohio. Eight children were born to them, four of which survive, MRS. CORA MARKHAM of Buffalo, N.Y., MR. WM B. WINCHESTER of Dale, N.Y., MR. CLAYTON H., of Bergen, N.Y., and MRS. LOIS SPRING of Linden, N.Y. She also leaves 16 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers and 2 sisters, MR. LESTER BULL of Sardinia, MRS. HANNAH RICE of Iowa, MRS. ROSETHA BEAOR of Glenwood, N.Y., and MR. ELISHA BULL of East Aurora, beside many friends and relatives to mourn their loss. She was a woman with good Christian character, always ready to do a kindness for anyone needing help, a hard working-woman as long as she had her health.

On December 3, 1900, she married WINFIELD C. WINCHESTER, a cousin to her first husband. He died on Dec. 5^th, 1916 and was buried at Attica, N.Y. Since then she has been with her children. She expressed her desire to be with her husband in Buffalo when the last summons came; it seems her prayer was answered, as she had been staying with her daughter since November last. She returned to Buffalo on Friday morning, very feeble and passed to the Beyond on Monday about 3:30 p.m.

The funeral services were held at her late home in Buffalo, Wed. afternoon at 2:30 o’clock, REV. HARVEY C. BREAM, pastor of the Disciples Church of Christ, who has been a great comfort to her in the past two years with his consoling words of cheer and prayers…CLAYTON, her youngest son, accompanied her remains to Delevan, where she was laid at rest beside her first husband and four babies gone on before. Owing to sickness her other children (clipping ends)

MRS. OWEN STACY was born in the town of Colden, Erie Co., N.Y., Feb. 10, 1882. Married to WM. B. STACY Oct. 22, 1839, and died in Delevan, Jan. 14^th, 1904. A loving wife and mother has gone to rest but hose who mourn for her have the blessed assurance that she died as she lived with the love of God in her heart. The separation from her beloved companion, with whom she had spent 62 years of her life, was to her a grief from which she never recovered. During the 2 years which have elapsed since his death she had gradually failed, and was seemingly only waiting for the summons to join the loved ones gone before.

The first years of her life were spent in Machias and East Aurora, then Yorkshire center (now Delevan) became their permanent home. Although she was a woman who spent most of her time at home, she was always ready to aid her husband and in sympathy with him in whatever he undertook, and was thus identified with many good works. She was the mother of 2 children; WM. H. STACY, who died in 1869, and MRS. LAURA STACY BURNS of Delevan, who cared for her with tender lovingness during her declining years. Two aged sisters and one brother survive her. The funeral services were conducted by F. A. PETERSON, pastor of the M.E. Church, on Sunday, Jan. 17^th, at her late home on North Main Street. Interment in Delevan Cemetery

MRS. DORCAS BISHOP DOW was born in Otsego County, town of Otsego, on the 6^th day of November, 1835. At about 6 years of age she, with her parents, moved to the town of Yorkshire, then a dense wilderness, where her life has been principally passed. At the age of 14 she made a public profession of religion, and baptized by one ELDER TURNER of the Free Will Baptist faith, and became a communicant of that Church.

At the age of 18, she married HENRY DOW, who remains to lament her loss. She was a discreet child, a faithful sister, and exemplary wife, and honored mother. She was the mother of four children: a son, their first-born, entered into rest at a little past 2 years of age, and the 10^th day of February, six years past last.

Two children survive: MRS. EMMA SMITH and MRS. ANNA JENKINS, both of Yorkshire. Two brothers and two sisters are left of a family of nine, awaiting their call. MRS. DOW died on Friday, July 25, at her home in Delevan. The funeral was held in the M. E. Church on Sunday. Interment in Mapledale. (no year mentioned)

MRS. SOPHIA WATERMAN, mother of our townsman, ROBERT W. THOMPSETT, died at the latter’s home on Forest Street in this village, on Sunday evening, April 22^nd, at 10 o’clock, at the advanced age of 82 years, 6 months and 2 days. MISS SOPHIA HAWKS (the deceased) was born in Kent, England, and was united in marriage to STEPHEN THOMSETT at the age of 17 years. Ten children were the result of the union, 6 of whom are living, namely: EMILY JANE and SALINA of Kent, Eng., MRS. H. J. WHITE of Sandusky, MRS. E. D. SHEDD of Arcade, and R. W THOMPSETT of this village. Her husband died in 1855. Two years later she married JAMES WATERMAN, also of Kent, Eng. One child was the result of this marriage, CHARLES WATERMAN of Arcade.

In 1858 the family came to America and located at Punkshire of the “JACK”HADLEY farm now owned by MR. KIBBEE. Her second husband JAS. WATERMAN died at their home in Arcade in 1894. The deceased from that time had resided with her son R.W. THOMPSETT in this village. She was blessed with extremely good health until with 2 days of her death, at which time she suffered a shock of paralysis and from that moment sank gradually until the end came as above stated.

Friday morning, the 20^th, she replied in her accustomed pleasant voice to a call to breakfast. Five minutes later she was prostrate and was assisted to a bed by MR. THOMPSETT and his wife, for which she said in her ever grateful manner, “Thank you. God bless you”

The funeral took place at her late home Tuesday at 1 p.m., REV. ROBINSON officiating. The interment was a Java by the side of her husband JAS. WATERMAN. Those in attendance at the funeral from out of town, were MR. L. A. DAVIS, MRS. RICHARDSON, MRS. HORACE JONES, MRS. ELIAS STEELE and MRS. JAS. HOWARD, all of Arcade. Realizing her advanced age, she, when in good health, chose her bearers, who were 4 grandsons, namely: BERT D. SHEDD, DANA SHEDD, FRED BENARD, of Arcade and CHARLES BENARD of Rochester.

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.

MEASLES CLAIMS A VICTIM: The ravage of measles is getting in its deadly work. MRS. ELSIE FISHER HATCH has succumbed to that disease. The end came suddenly at a few minutes after 9 o’clock on Sunday morning, the 28^th ult., at her home on the FISHER farm near Marble Springs. The deceased was stricken down with the malady of Friday of the week previous and was thought to be doing nicely until the day previous to her death when she experience a sever chill and rapidly sank. At 9 o’clock on Sunday morning her husband, MR. CLARK HATCH, was at her bed-side when the angel of death approached. He raised her to his arms hoping to thus stay the silent messenger, but in an instant all was over—she his wife was dead.

The deceased was in her 43rd year and was the second daughter of EVERETT FISHER. A husband and one son, a lad of 18, survive her. The funeral took place at her late home. Tuesday at noon and at the F. M. church at Elton, at 1 p.m., Tuesday. Her pastor, REV. BACON officiating. The interment was at Mapledale. The husband and son have the sympathy of the entire community in their great and sudden bereavement.

In Memoriam: On Thursday, July 5, 1900, MRS. ESTHER BEMENT, nee TWITCHELL, was called by her Heavenly Father to her home which He had prepared for her. MRS. BEMENT as born at Concord, June 1, 1846. At the age of 27 she was united in marriage to ALBERT BEMENT of Springville. MRS. BEMENT has lived for 20 years in Glenwood, where she has won the love and esteem of all. Even the children of this village feel the loss of their kind, cheerful, and sympathetic friend.

Her special mission was in Sabbath School work. For 2 years she has been a patient sufferer, and although experiencing the most intense pain, she never murmured, but trusted in God’s infinite wisdom. Her example of patience is one that will not soon be forgotten in this vicinity.

She is survived by her husband and 6 children, one sister and 2 brothers, and her many months of suffering were cheered by the constant care and devotion of her family, who will always remember the advice and instruction of this patient, loving Christian mother. She was ready to go, and although we mourn her loss, we feel she is at rest and at home. The funeral services were held at the Glenwood Presbyterian Church, of which she was a member. REV. McMASTER of Springville officiated. Interment at Springville.

SARAH HAINES BOLTON, wife of ALBERT BOLTON, died Sunday, May 4, at 1 o’clock a.m. of diptheria and paralysis of the heart, at her home two miles northwest of this village. She had been ill but two miles northwest of this village. She had been ill but two days and was, previous to this time in robust health.. The deceased was born in Erie County, this state, and was 45 years of age. She leaves a husband and two children. The funeral rite was held at her late home, REV. N. F. LANGMADE officiating; the interment at McKinstry.

MR. O. COLE received the sad news of the death of his sister, MRS BEMUS. The funeral was at Ellicottville Friday of last week. MR and MRS. COLE were just a little late to join the funeral party at Springville so were unable to attend. (no date mentioned)

Friday, April 26, 1901: MRS. GEORGE WOOD: MRS. EMMA BURLESON WOOD, wife of our esteemed neighbor, GEO. W. WOOD, died at their home on Mill Street in Delevan on Thurs., April 17^th, 1901, at 1:30 p.m.

Deceased was born in the town of Freedom 54 years ago, and was married in 1872 at the age of 18. She has been an invalid for nearly three years, and a great sufferer for the past few months. She leaves a husband and 3 children, MISS MARY WOOD, MRS. HATTIE TULLAR and JOHN WOOD, to mourn the loss of an ever faithful and loving wife and mother. She also leaves 3 brothers, one in Sandusky and 2 in Minnesota and one sister in Caneadea.

About 2 hours before she died as MR. WOOD went into the room she asked to be raised up in bed. He raised her up and put some extra pillows under her head. This was about 11 o’clock, and from then until the end MR. WOOD sat by her side, clasping her hand and talking with her. Once he laid her hand down beside her and she said, “No, don’t let go my hand.” He asked her when she came in sight of the Celestial City to give him a clasp of the hand and she said she would. She told her daughter HATTIE who was in the room that she was about to leave her. A few minutes before she passed away she said, “Why can’t I go?” then she gave MR. WOOD a clasp of the hand, a new strangely bright look came into her eyes, a few short breaths and she was with Him who doeth all things well, the God she had loved and served so faithfully.

The funeral services were held from the M. E. Church here on Saturday, REV. PROSSER of the Elton Free Methodist Church officiating…Among those from out of town who attended were MR. and MRS. EASTWOOD and son HOYT of Gowanda, MR. and MRS H. L. BACHNAM and son WELLMAN of Holland, MRS ED. EASTWOOD of Pike, MR. and MRS. D. A. OWENS and daughter MIZPAH of Franklinville, D. J. BURLESON and son GEORGE of Sandusky and HORATIO HODGE and MRS. D. G. HODGE of Arcade. Burial in the Delevan Cemetery.

Many people here were grieved to learn of the death of MRS. JAS. BEACH at Elton, on Tues., July 2^nd. She was for many years a resident of this town and held the respect and good will of all who knew her. The funeral services were held from the late home yesterday and the interment was in the Delevan Cemetery. The bereaved family have the sympathy of many friends in their sad affliction, the loss of a wife and dear mother

On Friday morning, April 27, 1900, at 3 o’clock, our townsman MR. DANIEL K. BAILEY passed from the portals of his earthly home to the home that is eternal. MR. BAILEY had been confined indoors since Jan., by illness, and at times his sufferings were intense. All that human hand could do was of no avail; the frail house of clay was too weak to withstand the fierce ravages of disease, and finally collapsed. Although at the eleventh hour, MR. BAILEY felt his need of a pilot across the dark river, and a few days before his death, yielded his heart to the Savior. He died peacefully and with the assurance that all was well with his soul.

MR. BAILEY was born in Groveland, Livingston County, N.Y., Jan. 27, 1838, and was therefore 62 years and 3 months old. He was the youngest of 12 children; one brother, MR. GEORGE BAILEY, of Delevan, and one sister, MRS. ELIAS REYNOLDS of Valley Center, Kas., also 3 half-brothers, ANDREW BAILEY of Arcade, JAMES BAILEY of West Liberty, Ohio, and ELIAS BAILEY of Buffalo, and one half-sister, MRS. E. H. HITCHCOCK of Delevan, surviving him. Deceased was the son of THOMAS and MARY BAILEY, nee JONES, his mother dying when he was but 2 weeks old. The family came to Delevan when the deceased was 14 years of age, locating on what is now C.A. CHENEY farm east of the village. On Feb. 23, 1862, MR. BAILEY was united in marriage to MISS PHOEBE A. LOWDEN of this village, to whom were born 2 daughters, namely, MRS. LIBBIE WOOD and MISS GRACE BAILEY, who, with their mother, survive MR. BAILEY. The subject of our sketch was a person of untiring energy and exceedingly industrious, always up with the sun, if not before, and evidently possessed of the idea that it is better to wear out than to rust out. He had many good qualities and his familiar figure will be missed from our streets. The funeral services were held at the Baptist Church on Sunday, April 29, conducted by the REV. JAMES E. SCOVILL, recent pastor here…The interment occurred in Mapledale. Among the many friends who gathered to pay farewell tribute to the departed dead were ANDREW BAILEY and wife, WM. DARBEE, wife and daughter, Arcade; MRS. MOSES BAILEY, GEO. BAILEY and wife, Leek, MRS. and MRS. WALLACE MARTIN and children of Franklinville; MRS. DELL MARTIN of Cowelsville; MRS. FOLLETT LANGMADE, East Otto; MRS. GEORGE NAPIER and daughter, MRS. WM. NAPIER and MISS PIXLEY, Machias.

BLOCK: --MR. JOHN WILCOX, an aged resident of this vicinity, passed away at his home at a quarter past one, Friday afternoon. He had been in poor health all winter, but for about a week had been sick in bed. Although surrounded by loving friends and receiving tender care it was not decreed that he should recover. He has passed to his long rest and although we would fain have kept him yet we know that our loss is his gain. He is survived by his aged wife, and two daughters, MRS. PHOEBE ANN SHERMAN and MRS. SUMNER MORSE and 4 grandchildren.

--MISS MAUDE E. GRAHAM and MRS. JAY D. QUACKENBUSH were married at Machias Sunday, Apr. 17, 1904. Congratulations.

--MR. and MRS. ERVIE VANVALKENBURG and daughter GERTRUDE of Delevan were visitors at HOWARD HARMON’S, Sunday.

--ROLLIN BABCOCK, who has been confined to the house for some time is better at this writing.

--FRANK and WILLIE HARRISON spent Sunday with their brother ALBERT who is in poor health.

--MARY GRETCHELL was a visitor of ROLLIN BABCOCK’S Tuesday eve.

--GEO. BURGEN and family, and ANNA and JOHN WICKMAN were pleasantly entertained at MRS. GRETCHELL’S Sunday.

--MR. and MRS. FRANK LAFFERTY of the Lake Road were in this vicinity Wednesday.

--MRS. HOWARD HARMON and daughter HATTIE spent Friday with her cousin, MRS. MYRTLE HARRISON.

--MRS. ROSE RYDER and MRS. ELLA VEDDER spent a very pleasant evening at the National Protective Legion, April 16, at Delevan.

--HOWARD HARMON, wife and daughter HATTIE were visitors at IKE SCRIBNER’S of McKinstry, Saturday.

--GEO HAYES of the Lake Road passed thru here Monday.

MRS. MARY E. BARTLETT, wife of SAMUEL E. BARTLETT, of this place, died on Friday, May 22, from heart disease, after many months of suffering, aged 60 years. She was a daughter of the late LEVI WEBBER, for many years a resident of this vicinity, and came to this place with her parents when two years old. She was highly esteemed by all who knew her. She leaves a husband and 6 children. The funeral took place on Sunday, from the Christian church, of which organization the deceased was a member. REV. W. A. WARNER officiating.

MR. LUCIUS STUDLEY, a former resident near McKinstry, died at his home in Gowanda last week Thurs. The funeral was held Sun. He was a brother of ANDREW STUDLEY, brother-in-law of GEO. BUMP, and uncle of HARVEY HALL all of this town. He leaves a wife, 2 daughters, and 1 or 2 sons.

OLIVER WOODARD, aged 60 years, died on Sunday, Feb. 18, at 2 p.m., of consumption, at the house of his nephew, ELON WOODARD, who occupies the IKE BEACH farm three miles west of Delevan. The funeral took place Tuesday at 11 a.m. and the sermon was by REV. MASSEY of the M.E. Church. Burial in the family plot in Sardinia Cemetery.

MR. PITTS C. BARTRAM was born May 18^th, 1810, in the state of Vermont. He died at noon, Sat., March 12^th, 1904, making him nearly 94 yrs. of age. The funeral was held Thurs. morning, March 17^th, at 10 o’clock at his late home, REV. PETERSON, his pastor, officiating. The remains were taken to Millville, N.Y., his former home, for interment. MR. BARTRAM, or “Uncle” BARTRAM, as he was familiarly called by those who knew him best, had been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church for 70 years, and it was a fact he was proud of and would often relate in connection with his testimony in the prayer meetings. The church was very dear to him and although in the 90’s, he was, up to the past year, a very regular attendant at all services. He had been a subscriber and reader of the New York Christian Advocate from the time that paper was founded in 1836. He was a staunch Republican, and had voted at every election since that party was born – a record which but few can equal. He was at first a Whig, but when the Republican Party came into existence, immediately gave it his support. He never scratched his ticket, but always voted it straight. He was a man of firm opinions, and when he was convinced that anything was right, nothing could shake his conviction. MR. BARTRAM had lived in Delevan 12 years. He enjoyed fair health, and had it not been for the extreme cold and the icy walks during the present winter, would willingly have made his usual trips to town for the mail and to attend church. He selected his text and the hymns he wished used at his funeral and made all other arrangements for the same. A year ago MRS. BARTRAM preceded her husband to the home beyond, and since that time his daughter-in-law has cared for him. Of his immediate family surviving, are a son, C. S. BARTRAM, of Minneapolis, Minn., and a grandson, BERT BARTRAM, of Buffalo. The family was a prominent one; his son, the late V. H. H. BARTRAM, many years ago founded the paper known as “The Sixteenth Amendment,” in Buffalo, and was a well known and popular temperance orator. MR. BARTRAM’S familiar figure will be greatly missed, especially by his co-laborers in the church.

THE FORKS: KATIE EVERTS HEILER: KATIE J. EVERTS, daughter of JEFFERSON and CATHERINE EVERTS, was born at Masonville (town of Yorkshire) Dec. 5, 1879. She was married to CARL HEILER Feb. 2, 1898, and died at West Yorkshire, May 18, 1905. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband, and infant son, GRANT E., father, mother, one sister MRS. EVA HOWELL of West Yorkshire; two brothers, H.C. EVERTS of Yorkshire and E. B. EVERTS of Waterford, Pa., besides a host of friends who loved her for a bright disposition and cheerful spirit. The funeral was held at her late home at West Yorkshire on Mon. May 22, REV. WARREN officiating. Interment at McKinstry. MRS. HEILER, with the exception of a year at North Collins, has always lived in the vicinity of West Yorkshire, and the large attendance at the funeral was a complimentary tribute of the esteem in which she was held.

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--MR. ROY CHITTENDEN of this place was a business caller in Pratham Sat.

--MISS SUSIE SAMPSON of Yorkshire visited at GEORGE GREATWOOD’S Sun.

--MISS ANNA WICKMAN visited her parents Sun.

--MRS. HENRY LOWE of Delevan is nursing the infant son at C. H. HEILER’s.

--MRS. MATILDAS BEASOR who has been caring for MRS. P. A. WARREN of Yorkshire has come to her brother CARL H. HEILER’S to stay an indefinite time. MISS MAMIE FULLER has taken her place at MR. WARREN’S

--MR. JEFFERSON EVERTS hasn’t been so well the past week.

--CLYDE SPROUL and JAY TITUS were at C. H. HEILER’S on business Wed.

--Those from out of town who attended MRS. CARL HEILER’S funeral were, MR. and MRS. ROY BURROUGHS of New Albion; MR. BERT EVERTS of Waterford, Pa., MR. and MRS. EUGENE HOWELL of Java; MR. and MRS. CORYDON PINGREY, MR and MRS. (clipping ends)

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)

THE DEATH ROLL:

--CECIL WILLIAMS, whose illness we noted in our last issue, died at the home of his grandfather, JOHN WILLIAMS, Mon. evening, April 13^th. CECIL was the only son of WILLIAM WILLIAMS and is survived by a father, mother and two sisters besides his grandparents, MR. and MRS. JOHN WILLIAMS. The funeral services were held from the home of his grandparents of Wed. Interment at Freedom. The family have the sympathy of all in their great affliction.

--GEORGE TURNER died suddenly at the home of his daughter, MRS. A. YARRINGTON, on Mon., April 14^th. Funeral services took place from the home of his daughter on Thurs. REV. THOMAS BROWNE, pastor of the First Baptist Church, officiating. Interment in Mapledale. MR. TURNER had lived nearly his whole life in this vicinity and was known to nearly every man, woman and child for miles around.

--JOSEPH PERRYMAN, formerly a resident of this town, but for the past few years a resident of Sardinia, died on Tues. April 14^th. He is survived by a widow and six small children.

--MRS. BLITON, wife of THOMAS BLITON, died suddenly Wed. morning. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 1 o’clock at her late home and at 2 o’clock at the church.

The funeral of MR. HENRY B. OLTHOF, whose death we announced in our last issue, was held at the Universalist Church last Fri. afternoon at 1 o’clock. REV. MORRELL of Buffalo officiated, assisted by REV. WARREN of Delevan. MR. OLTHOF was the son of the late BREEN OLTHOF and was born Feb. 1^st, 1862, on the old OTHLOF homestead on the hill above Old Delevan; where he has resided until removing to this village some 2 or 3 years ago. OLTHOF was married to MISS MARY GROAT, who with 2 sons, FRANK and LUVERNE, survive him. He was a member of the I.O.O.F. and the K.O.T.M., which lodges attended his obsequies in a body, and together with relatives and friends filled the church to overflowing. The Rebekahs were also in attendance. The floral tributes were beautiful and numerous. Those in attendance at the funeral from out of town were: MR. and MRS. JOHN GROAT, C. E. GROAT and wife, J. C. GROAT and wife, EARL GROAT, MYRTLE GROAT, FRANK NELLIGAN and LAWRENCE NELLIGAN, all of Salamanca; MR. and MRS. ZELIFF, MRS. S. SMITH, MRS. HERNIE STONE, MRS. MAGGIE KEER, of Ellicottville; MR. and MRS. VANDEWATER, ANDREW BAILEY and wife, ANDREW KNIGHT and GEO. HOPKINS, Machias; JAMES WEST and wife, JOHN WEST and wife, ED GIBBON and wife, J. WEST and MRS. LOUISE SCOTT, of West Valley; JOHN LEUGEMORE of Marilla; MRS. TEHOONTA, MISS HATTIE TEHOONTA, East Aurora; MR. and MRS. P. T. LOGAN of Centerville; BERT STRONG of Elton; R. E. LONG and wife of Sardinia; Interment was in Mapledale.

HARRIETT BROWN STRONG, wife of WALTER V. STRONG, died at the family residence on Hazelmere Ave. on Sat. afternoon Dec. 30, 1905, after a long illness of several years duration. The cause of her death was heart disease, complicated with lung trouble. She suffered much during her prolonged illness, although everything was done to ease her sufferings by her husband, daughter, and friends that could be prompted by tender thoughtfulness and affliction. MRS. STRONG was the daughter of ELI BROWN and MARGARET BIGFORD and was born in the town of Freedom 67 years ago. She was married to WALTER V. STRONG nearly 50 years ago. Their home was in the town of Freedom for several years, but about 40 years ago, they purchased the farm 2 miles east of this village, which was the family home for about 35 years. Some 3 or 4…(clipping ends).