Cattaraugus Obits C

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

In Memory of our Sister: Whereas, It has pleased our Heavenly Father to remove from among us our friend and sister in Christ, KATE WHITING, that in her death our church an community have lost a most earnest and affectionate friend and neighbor who was loved by all; that in her death the family have lost a dear wife and mother, who in her pure and noble life has left and example which they and all of us will do well to follow; that we tender to the grief stricken husband and son, ARCHIE, our deepest sympathy in this their hour of bereavement. Our loss is her gain. One more link has been broken from our fraternal chain. We had the pleasure of knowing our sister some years ago, and she had that same kind of friendly way then as in her last days. She was loved by her schoolmates, school and Sunday school scholars who have never forgotten the good advice she gave the, though it was a good many years ago and have grown to manhood and have families of their own. May we each remember her noble example. As we drop the sympathizing tear on her grave, may we so order our lives that when the angel of death calls for us we can fold our hands and say, “Thy will, not mine be done”. MRS. MARY PERSONS, MRS. NETT CHENEY

MISS NANCY L. CHENEY at Rest: MISS NANCY L. CHENEY, who suffered a paralytic stroke two months ago and has been confined to her bed since that time, died at seven o’clock p.m. Saturday, May 27, 1899. The deceased was the only surviving member of the family of WELLS and DEBBY CHENEY and had reached the age of 67 years. Many years of the best part of her life were given to the support and care of her aged parents. She possessed more than ordinary literary ability and was a pleasant and entertaining writer. The deceased was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church for twenty-five years,, and was always a worthy member. She was esteemed also, by the masses for her pure womanly character. The funeral took place in the M.E. Church at one o’clock, Monday of this week, and was conducted by the pastor, REV. W.B. ROBINSON, who preached from a selection found in John 14:2-2. The interment occurred in Mapledale.

Four Score and Seven: For more than half a century WELLS CHENEY has been a conspicuous figure hereabouts, and men whose heads are now silvered by age can look back to the time they were lads and recall him as “Uncle Wells.” He first saw daylight in Essex County, this state, and on Monday of this week, he closed his eyes on this world forever. Acute cystits (sic) was the determining cause. The funeral occurred in the Union Church Wednesday, REV. FAIRCHILD officiating. Interment in Delevan Cemetery.

THE GRIM REAPER: MRS. HANNAH LUDAN CLEVELAND wife of NORMAN CLEVELAND, died at her home in this village Saturday evening, July 25^th. She was born in England in 1824. The deceased leaves a husband and two children. The obsequies occurred at the Baptist Church Monday, REV. GILCHRIST officiating; interment in Yorkshire Centre Cemetery.

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.

Necrology: Another veteran has finally been mustered out. On Friday morning last, WILLIAM COMSTOCK was found dead in his bed, though he had retired in usual health. The immediate cause of his death was heart failure. He leaves a wife and four children. The funeral was held at the house, Sunday, REV. E.B. OLMSTED officiating, and his remains were consigned to their final resting place in the McKinstry Cemetery by the hands of faithful comrades

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.

SOLOMON HOWE: Last Friday the not unexpected news was given out that death, that always unwelcome guest, had visited the home of one of our oldest townsmen and that SOLOMON HOWE, the head, the heart and counsel of that home, in ripe old age, had passed to the unseen world. MR. HOWE’S death was the result of injury received on March 19^th. He went to the barn to see that everything was all right for the night, and was fastening the door when the wind caught it, and with terrific force hurled it against him, knocking im down and rendering him helpless. On removing him to the house it was found that his hip was broken. Nearly four weeks of suffering, aggravated by bronchial trouble that had been with him for several years, the end soon came, and he died on Thursday night, April 14^th at 1:30 o’clock. He was nearly eighty years old, being born May 18, 1818, the sixth of a family of ten children, the son of AARON and SALLY CLARKE HOWE. When he was twelve years of age his parents removed from Groton, Tompkins County to Yorkshire, and settled on the farm, which is still the old homestead. When eighteen years of age his father died, leaving him, the eldest son at home, the head of the house to take care of the large family to clear the farm from forest and from debt. All these he did with credit, and by industry and economy laid the foundation for a successful agricultural career. MR. HOWE was twice married. In 1845 he married MINERVA GOULD who died in ’65. In ’69 he was married, to LUCIA GRAHAM, which union was blessed with two children, ORMOND, and MINNIE. He was honored with election to several town offices, being elected Highway Com. When only 21; he also served as Supervisor two terms. He was widely read and took considerable interest in politics. He was a Jeffersonian Democrat, but had not voted for several years, because of what he considered a degenerated condition of politics. He won the respect of all who knew him, and the confidence of those who differed with him. A kind husband, a devoted father, a true citizen, his familiar figure will be missed. One brother, CLINTON HOWE of this town, two sisters, MISS POLLY HOWE of East Aurora and MRS. ALMA CURRIER of Sterling, Ill., his wife and two children survive him. To them is extended the sympathy of many friends, and in this time of loss may they have the consolation of divine grace. The funeral services were held at his late residence, Sunday, April 17, at 1 p.m. and were conducted by REV. T. E. THURSSON, whose sermon was based upon Acts XX, 24. His body was laid at rest in Mapledale.

In the Morning of Manhood: “John is dead. Alas poor John.” Those were the sad words whispered about our village Saturday evening. They conveyed the not unexpected intelligence that MR. JOHN F. WADE, after a heroic struggle with the grim monster for eight long weeks, had succumbed to the inevitable. MR. WADE was born in Franklinville, N.Y., May 14, 1869. He was married to MISS MINNIE M. COBB of this place, Oct. 8, 1890. The deceased was a bright, active young man possessed of a hopeful disposition and loving heart, and success in both a social and business life would certainly have been his reward. He had been employed by the Dean & Spring Mfg. Co., of Franklinville since its organization, as book-keeper, and latterly as traveling salesman a position he occupied at the time of his demise. While on the road he contracted a cold which led to the complication of disease that medical skill could not conquer. A brief funeral service was held at home of MRS and MRS. C. C. PINGREY Tuesday morning and was conducted by REV. RICHARDSON of Universalist Church, after which the remains were taken to Franklinville on the train where services were held by REV. M. M. WATKINS, assisted by REV. RICHARDSON. The floral tributes from his employers, and the village fire department of which he was a member, and many friends, were profuse. His seemingly untimely death coupled with the face of a propitious marriage a little more than a year ago, and the bidding of a last farewell to a young, loveable wife and infant orphan, make his demise doubly sad. To the young widow and the infant orphan is extended the united condolence of our community. The interment occurred in the family plot at Mount Prospect, Franklinville.

Yorkshire: AN ESTEEMED PIONEER LAYS OFF THIS MORTAL HABILIMENT: MR. HENRY MARSH was born in Rockingham, Vermont, Nov. 22, 1820. He was one of a family of six children, four of whom survive him: GEORGE MARSH and MRS. ANNIE SIMMONS of Jessup, Ia.; MRS ELIZABETH MARKS, Eldorado, Ia.; MRS. EMILY CRITTENDEN, Freeville, N.Y. He came to this town with his parents in 1827. In 1848 he was married to MISS LUCINA SUTTON, daughter of the late EUGENE SUTTON of West Yorkshire. MR. and MRS. MARSH celebrated their golden wedding on Feb. 24, 1989, something that but few are privileged to do. He is survived by his wife, son EUGENE and daughter, MRS. LETTIE VANOCKER, one daughter dying in infancy. MR. MARSH was a man highly esteemed in town for his many good qualities of heart and mind, and his family have the warm sympathy of a large circle of friends His death occurred Saturday, Nov. 19^th, from a disease which baffled physicians. The obsequies occurred at his late home, Nov. 21, conducted by REV. J. SAYLES of East Aurora, from the words “Let not your hearts be troubled.” Interment in Yorkshire Cemetery.

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.

Resolutions: The Machias and Yorkshire Sunday School Association in assemblage at Yorkshire last week Wednesday, passed the following resolutions: --Whereas, it has pleased Divine Providence to remove from our midst by death our beloved sister, MRS. ELSIE B. READ, who was a most efficient helper in Sunday School work, and a constant attendant on this association, we desire to hereby express our sorrow in the loss which we have sustained, and unite in our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family. Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family to the deceased, and to the Cattaraugus Press for publication. W.B. ROBINSON, JOSEPH CLARK, MRS. M. OLMSTED, Com.

A FORMER RESIDENT: A Meadville, Pa., paper has this to say regarding a former Delevanite: “MRS. HANNAH S. FOSTER died very suddenly at her home in Meadville last Friday night from heart disease. She had been quite poorly for some time but was able to be around the house and her sudden death was entirely unexpected and a great shock to her family and friends. MISS HANNAH S. NOURSE was born in Windham, Vermont, Jan. 5, 1832, and with her parents came to Cattaraugus County, N.Y., in 1833, where she was married to ALBERT FOSTER March 21, 1852. Three years later they moved to Bloomfield township where they continued to reside until 1891, when they came to Union City, and where MR. FOSTER died seven years ago. Eight children were born to bless their home, six of whom survive, namely; MRS. GEORGE W. CARROLL of Bloomfield; MISS IDA FORSTER of Meadville; MRS. BARRY CUMMINGS of Little Cooley; E.N. and F.A. FOSTER of this city and Mrs. FRED WILDMAN of New Castle. Two brothers, EMERSON NOURSE of Mapleton, Iowa, and HARRISON NOURSE of Delevan, N.Y., and three sisters, MRS. HENRY POTTER of Titusville; MRS. CYRUS SHREVE of this city and MRS. EMELINE SILL of Bloomfield, also survive her death. MRS. FOSTER was a woman of unusually kind and happy disposition, loved by all who knew her for her kindly ministrations and good deeds, and in her family thoroughly devoted to her. Funeral services in Meadville Monday at 11 a.m., REV. C.W. WILSON of the Congregational Church officiating. The remains were brought to Union City on train 12 and then taken to Bloomfield, where they rest beside the loved husband. REV. C. CONWAY officiating at the burial.

“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.

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.

A SUDDEN DEATH: Our village people were shocked Wed. at the report that Mrs. L.M. WHEELOCK was dead. Death came as a flash. Only 3 minutes previous she had conversed with her brother, D.S. CHURCHILL, and then lay down in a hammock, feeling as well as usual. In an instant her heart ceased to beat and all was over. Heart -disease was the cause. Since the death of her husband a little more than a year ago, she has lived with her aged mother at their home on Forest Street in this village. ADELAIDE CHURCHILL WHEELOCK was born in Springville 48 yrs. ago, and for many years resided in this village. Neighbors and friends are heart-sick at the very sudden and untimely death of such an esteemed lady. The funeral will take place this Fri. afternoon at 2 p.m. at the home of the deceased’s brother, D.S. CHURCHILL, on Delevan Street (her own home undergoing repairs), and REV. SCOVIL of the Baptist Church will officiate.. Interment will be on the family lot in Mapledale.

DEACON HIRAM CHITTENDEN, one of the very earliest pioneers of the town, died at his home on Mill St. at a few minutes after 11 o’clock Thurs. a.m. The deceased was in his 90^th year and was one of Delevan’s most aged residents. The funeral is announced for Sunday at 2:30 p.m. and will be held in the First Baptist Church. An obituary will appear in a subsequent issue

(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.

MR. HIRAM CHITTENDEN: In the death of DEACON HIRAM CHITTENDEN, which occurred at his lat home in this village Sept. 22, 1898, we lose one of the oldest settlers of the town of Yorkshire, --one of the few remaining pioneers by whose untiring energy & heroic fortitude in braving the perils of the forest, the hills & valleys have been changed from a wilderness to productive fields & pleasant homes. He was born in Herkimer County, March 3, 1809, & was one of a family of 10 children, who removed to Newark, Wayne County, about 1817. At 19 yrs. of age he came to this county, & was so pleased with it that he bought a farm & moved his parents onto it. Three years later he married MISS EMELINE PAYNE. About the year 1835 he became a Christian & joined the First Baptist Church of Sardinia, of which he was a member 23 yrs., when he united with the Baptist Church here & remained a member of same until his death. There were born to him 8 children, of whom 5 are still living: WILLIAM of Lansing, Mich., NEWTON of West Yorkshire, MRS. F.M. STEVENSON of Yorkshire. MR. CHITTENDEN’S first wife died Jan. 4, 1875, & he was married again in 1877 to MRS. SARAH LEONARD of Newark, N.Y., who still survives him. His funeral was held in the Baptist Church Sunday, Pastor J.H. GIRDWOOD preaching from the text “We have fought a good fight.” II Tim. 4:6-7-8. Interment at Mapledale.

(1902) A Minneapolis paper announces the death of ELYAH STRONG, a brother of MESDAMES OLMSTED and CHENEY of this village. The end came July 11, and was the result of a surgical operation. His age is 74 years.

A husband and three children are left to mourn the loss of wife and mother, namely: R. F. DAVIDSON, G.W. DAVIDSON of Delevan, and MRS. DAVID JAMES of Arcade; also an aged and feeble mother, MRS. MARY A. LITTLE, who resides with MRS. MYRON CHAPMAN, a sister of deceased , and WILLIAM C. LITTLE, a brother:
Those from out of town who attended the funeral were MR. and MRS. MYRON CHAPMAN, of Franklinville, N.Y.; GEO. DAVIDSON and wife of Cuba, N.Y.; WILLIAM of Hornellsville, JOHN LITTLE and wife of Sandusky; WILLIAM C. LITTLE and wife of East Aurora; MRS. FRANK OGELVIE of Buffalo. The deceased had many warm friends outside the home circle, who mourn her seemingly untimely end.

The remains of MRS. HANNAH WILDER were brought to this place last week Tuesday for interment. She was one of the early settlers in this locality and had many friends in this place. The funeral services were conducted by REV. C. H. DOW. Her son, MR. JOHN HADLEY, and daughters, MRS. MATILDA CAREY of Delevan, and MRS. ORSON FRANK of Ashford, and her granddaughter, MISS NELLIE CAREY of Buffalo, with several other relatives, were present. MESSRS. JOHN HADLEY, ORSON FRANK, FRANK SMITH, and FRED SMITH acted as bearers. So they are being gathered home, one by one.

HIS LAST ROLL CALL: ANDREW MARTIN KELLER was born in Alexander, Genesee County, N.Y., March 19, 1830. During the early part of his life he lived in Detroit, Mich., where he mastered the mason’s trade. From there he moved to the town of Yorkshire. In 1854 he was married to LOUISA I. WHITNEY, with the exception of a few years. He has spent the greater part of his life in the town of Yorkshire in the village of Delevan or what was known for many years as Yorkshire Center. In 1862 when Pres. Lincoln called for 300,000 men, he heartily responded to the call. In the Universalist Church in this village, on the eve of Aug. 5, 1862, MR. KELLER enlisted under CAPT. HARRISON CHENEY, Co. D. 154 Reg. N.Y. Vols., he being the 2^nd man to enlist; an honor held sacred to memory. He engaged in battle at Fredricksburg, Chancelorville & Gettysburg. The 1^st day’s fight at Gettysburg he was taken prisoner, the beginning of starvation. He was then marched to Bell Isle prison, & from there to Andersonville, where the horrors of prison life began. He remained there 16 mo. & 20 days. From 120 lbs. in weight he was reduced to 72 lbs.—not from sickness, but from starvation. After being without food or water for 3 days, MR. KELLER was taken to Milan where he was exchanged. He was then sent to Annapolis, Md., where he received a 30 das furlough. He returned to camp & remained there until honorably discharged. MR. KELLER departed this life March 4, 1900, at twilight. After 6 weeks of suffering he passed peacefully away. He leaves a wife, one daughter, MRS. CARRIE MYRICK, & 3 grandchildren; also 1 brother in the west, and 1 nephew, W.J. PARKER, of Cadiz, N.Y.

The funeral was largely attended, many from Machias being among the number. REV. FAIRCHILD of Ripley Memorial Church, Buffalo, officiated. Interment at Mapledale

HARRISON NORSE. Death has again removed from the town one of its pioneers. HARRISON NORSE, a resident of this vicinity for near three-quarters of a century, passed to his final abode at a few minutes before ten o’clock, Friday evening, March 16, 1900. His farm on the Lake Road, occupied by his daughter, MRS. EUGENE PHINNEY, and husband, NORSE was a man unassuming in manner, yet possessing all those qualities that go to make an upright husband, parent, neighbor, and business man. He was esteemed highest by those who knew him best. In his younger years he built the saw mill now owned by MESSRS SCHOEPFLIN operated on which he died. Six children: EVERET, and EMERY of Anoka, Minn., ORRIN, GEORGE, DENNIS and MRS. CLARISSA PHINNEY, of Delevan, are left to grieve the loss of a father. The deceased was born in Windham, Vt., Jany. 19, 1821, and came to this town when seven years of age. The funeral took place in the Universalist Church at two o’clock Monday afternoon, REV. CROWELL, Christian pastor of Machias, officiating. The interment was beside his wife in Mapledale.

EAST ASHFORD ….Who says March did not come in roaring this year? –ALLIE FULLER and wife of THOMAS CORNERS spent Sunday with CHARLES HADLEY and wife. –H. WEBBER has rented the J.A. STUDLEY farm for the coming year. –AMOS SNYDER has rented C.D. DAY’S farm and taken possession. MERTON HADLEY and mother were in East Concord Saturday. –SUMNER ORR and wife attended the funeral of MRS. NEFF at Ashford on Wednesday, and were unable to get home until Saturday. –There will be a social at the home of EVA HADLEY of this place Friday evening.

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.)

PROTECTION: Married in Arcade, N.Y., Oct. 21, 1868, by REV. C. COLGROVE, MR. EDWIN J WARD and MISS SARAH ORR, whose house has been in Protection, N.Y. for nearly 32 years. Also by the same clergyman, at the above mentioned home in Protection, March 14, 1900, MISS L. INA WARD their only daughter, and MR. ADDISON O’DELL of Chaffee. Congratulations of friends and ever well wishing to the bridal pair, who on their return from a two weeks’ excursion will make their home in Chaffee.

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.

MUNSON WILLIS. An aged citizen Laid to Rest ‘Neath the Sod. The body of MR. MUNSON WILLIS was brought here from West Virginia on Friday last, for interment at East Ashford, his former home. He died at the home of his son, PROF. HERBERT WILLIS, who is teaching in that State, and who accompanied the body. The deceased was well known about here, was a cousin of our townsman, MR. EDEN WILLIS, and a veteran of the late Civil War, being a member of the 154^th Reg. N.Y. Vols. Infantry. He was highly respected for his honesty, and it is a fact that being wounded in the forehead while in the army –so that an ugly scar from this condition, but he refused, as he said it did not trouble his head in the least. This was rather remarkable in the light of events that do occur in pension cases. His daughter, MRS. GRACE SHAFFNER, of the Buffalo Normal School, was present at the funeral, as were his two sons, HERBERT, and VOCIE. The youngest son resides in Dakota and could not be here. REV. CHURCHILL preached a fine sermon. The interment was in the cemetery at Thomas Corners. –West Valley Gazette

JOHN PHELPS. Full of health and strength today, dead tomorrow. Such was the manner in which Death approached MR. JOHN PHELPS of this village. Last week Friday, MR. PHELPS was actively employed by several of our village residents clearing the heavy weight of snow from roofs, opening drifted paths, and in other ways relieving the snow-bound. It was while thus engaged on the roof of the E.H. SMITH building on Main Street, Friday afternoon, not far from 3 o’clock, that MR. PHELPS suffered a paralytic shock and fell from the roof to the ground. He was assisted to rise by several who witnessed his fall, but was unable to move. He was taken to his home and a physician summoned, but he was unable to articulate, and soon lost all consciousness, passing peacefully away about 10 o’clock Saturday morning. One year ago last Thanksgiving Day MR. PHELPS had a slight shock from which he never recovered, and it is believed that the second, and last, shock was due partially to overwork and the severe cold. The community has seldom been so astonished as when the death of MR. PHELPS was announced on the streets; it was so entirely unlooked for.

JOHN PHELPS was born May 24, 1853, in the town of Yorkshire. On Dec. 28, 1878, he was married to MISS ALCINA SKEELS of Freedom, by REV. COOK of Elton. He was the son of HARVEY and CLARISSA PHELPS, his father dying in the army when John was 12 years old. Of his immediate family who survive, are his wife, daughter BLANCHE, son MERLE, brother CHARLES F., and his mother. The funeral occurred on Monday afternoon from the Baptist church, REV. CLARK, pastor of the Elton Freewill Baptist Church (of which deceased was a member) officiating, ably assisted by REV. WARREN of the local Baptist Church. Interment in Mapledale.

MR. PHELPS, while a unique character, was a man morally endowed, temperate, honest to a fraction, and always employed at something. He was a conscientious Christian and a firm believer.

Delevanites were shocked Thursday morning at the announcement that MRS. PERMELIA HOWELL WESTOVER had met death at her own hands. She chose a rope as the weapon, and stole silently from her house about 5 a.m., went into her barn, carefully closed and fastened the door behind her, and then went up the narrow stairs leading to the loft. She placed a box 14 inches high in a common chair and, standing on this, threw a rope over a joist about one foot above her head. One end of the rope she tied to the joist; the other end she passed around her neck and made a noose at the left ear. She kicked the box from the chair and strangulation followed. This must have taken place at about 5 a.m., for at 8:30, or 3 ½ hours later, when discovered by Mrs. M. CAREY, the body was cold, but not rigid. Physicians were hastily summoned, but the heart’s action had entirely ceased. Neighbors removed the body to her house and a coroner was summoned who, after questioning the neighbors, deemed a formal inquest unnecessary.

The deceased was a daughter of MR. and MRS. HENRY HOWELL. She was married to MR. ABNER WESTOVER 7 years ago, his death following 5 years later. She leaves a sister, MARTHA, and two brothers, CAREY and ABRAM. The cause of her rash act was an unbalanced mind, for she had on several occasions told her neighbors that she would take her own life.

She inherited from her late husband her home on Railroad Street and a couple of thousand dollars, hence was not in the stringent circumstances her fancy had pictured, her troubles being wholly imaginary. The funeral is announced for Saturday at the house at 12 and at the Baptist Church, of which she was a member, at 1 p.m. The interment will be in Mapledale. The deceased was about 46 years of age.

At East Ashford, Feb. 10^th, of old age, OZRO COLE, aged 77 years.

Whereas, it has please the Allwise Father…our beloved friend HESTA RICE (sic).. be it resolved that the students of Delevan High School extend their heartfelt sympathy to her parents… HELENA KERPAKA, IDA M. COLVIN, ESTHER STRONG

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.

OZRO COLE passed away about midnight Feb. 10^th. Arrangements for the funeral are being delayed until his nephew, HERBERT WILLIS, can be heard from. MR. WILLIS is on his way here from the state of Washington. (no year)

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.

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)

Died, Jan. 29^th, 1913, CLARENCE DAY HADLEY, aged 29 years, 7 months and 7 days. Funeral services at the home on Feb. 1^st. Interment at Maplewood Cemetery, Springville.

CLARENCE DAY HADLEY was the youngest son of HENRY H. and ELIZABETH WILTSE HADLEY, and was born in East Ashford June 22, 1883. Both his parents were descended from good New England stock and he had inherited their good traits, industry, economy and honesty.

On the first day of the new year he was stricken with pneumonia of an aggravated type and was desperately sick for a number of weeks, but for some days before his death he had improved rapidly and all and believed him on the road to recovery, when a heart complication snuffed out his life in a moment, literally, proving the truth of the Bible assertion: “In the midst of life we are in death.”

About 8 years ago he was joined in marriage to MISS DORA WASSON, who with 2 little children survive him, as do his parents, and brother BERT of Buffalo, and an adopted sister, MRS. EARL COLE of Springville.

In his disposition and association with others he was a peculiarly lovable personality, and the friendships of boyhood with early associates ripened to fine strong love and regard of manhood.

He was a valued member of the West Valley Lodge No. 665 I.O.O.F. and had just completed a term as its presiding officer, in which position by his ability, activity and fairness of administration he had won the high regard of his associates. The lodge conducted the services which were very impressive and many beautiful flowers were presented by members and friends.

In the loss of this good brother, son, husband and father, not only the family but the community had sustained a distinct loss, and it will be many months were his genial smile and kindly ways will be forgotten.

To the young wife bereft of his companionship and loving association and the parents descending the western slope of life’s day, and to the brother and sister and all the loving friends and associates heart felt sympathy is offered…

MRS. OCTVIA GILLETT COLE, wife of TRUMAN COLE, died at her home in this village Sunday, Feb. 7, at 4 p.m., at the age of 81 years, uraeina being the cause. The deceased will be remembered by our older residents as a highly respected lady. The funeral occurred at the Baptist Church Wednesday, Feb. 10, REV. GILCHRIST officiating. The burial occurred in Yorkshire Centre Cemetery.

Card of Thanks: Dear friends and neighbors, we wish to thank you each and all, from the depths of grateful hearts, for the loving kindness shown us during our dear one’s sickness and death, and may God’s blessing be upon you. TRUMAN COLE, MARTIN COLE, ELECTA HOWLETT.

MRS. HIRAM ROWLAND died at his home in Delevan on the morning of July29th, 1902, after months of suffering with brain trouble. He was born June 10^th, 1825, in the town of Ashford, N.Y., and was married to CATHARINE MAYBEE of Galen, Montgomery Co., N.Y., Jan.14, 1842. He is survived by his wife, and 4 sons—JAMES, of West Valley; LESLIE of Machias; FRANK of Buffalo; EDWARD, of Franklinville; and one daughter, MRS. JOSEPHINE COBB of Machias. One daughter died before their removal to this town form Ashford, which occurred nearly 30 years ago.

MR. and MRS. ROWLAND united with the Free Will Baptist Church of Ashford and were active workers in that church as long as they resided there. Upon their removal to Delevan, they withdrew from the Ashford Church and united with the First Baptist Church in this place, in which MR. ROWLAND filled the office of Deacon for many years, and was honest and upright in business transactions. A man of strong mind and retentive memory, much respected by all, his familiar figure will be missed form our streets. The funeral was held from the Baptist Church here on Tuesday, at 1 p.m., with sermon by REV. W. S. WARREN.

The funeral of MRS. SARAH A. CHENEY was held at the M. E. Church on Sunday at 2:30 p.m., the REV. W. J. WEST officiating. Her five sons, C. ABAIL, WALTER W., FRANCIS J., GEORGE H., and LYMAN J., and her only daughter MRS. IRENE E. CROCKER, were at her side when she passed away.

She had been a invalid for many years, and a great sufferer for the last few months of her life; yet in death her features regained a last few months of her life; yet in death her features regained a natural, peaceful expression, greatly to the comfort of her relatives.

She was a devout member of the M. E. Church and was highly esteemed for her many excellent qualities. She had been a woman capable of performing an extraordinary amount of work. She boarded the hands of a large lumber camp in Pennsylvania, sometimes numbering 100 men, taking a barrel of flour daily for them, and this without help, although she had a family of small children. During the almost 50 years of her residence here, her life was full of activities and even during the years of her illness she knitted a great number of mittens and socks.

When left a widow, 20 years ago, she found herself with a farm and house and lot in the village encumbered by debt. This she paid off and accumulated some money in addition. The example of her strenuous life is worth of consideration by the young… (clipping ends)

GLENWOOD: MISS MAMIE MURRAY of Omaha is the guest of her parents MISS IVA COTTRELL of Batavia is the guest of relatives in town. GLENN FOLAND and GLADYS CORBIN of Orchard Park are visiting MRS. MARY DAVIS.

MRS. N. LUX is visiting relatives in Buffalo

CORNELIA JANE CHURCHILL, widow of the late STEPHEN CHURCHILL, died at the home of her son DEWARD S. CHURCHILL on Delevan Street at a few minutes after 4 o’clock in the afternoon of Saturday, Oct. 7, 1899.

The deceased had been in feeble health for some time and her demise was expected. She had reached the advanced age of 71 years. The deceased was born in the adjoining town of Ashford and had been a resident of Delevan for 28 years, a respected neighbor and friend. The Tuesday of this week, at 2 o’clock p.m., REV. W. B. ROBINSON of the M. E. Church officiating. Interment in Mapledale.

Delevan people were given a startling bit of news on Monday morning of this week to the effect that MRS. DANIEL HOWLETT of Sandusky was dead. Her death was due to the heart disease, from which she had been a sufferer for several years, and occurred on Sunday evening at her home in Sandusky. MRS. HOWLETT was widely known here, having formerly resided in this village. She was the daughter of the late TRUMAN COLE and sister of our townsman MARTIN L. COLE.

She was bon in Centerville, April 28, 1838. She had been twice married, her first husband being SAMUEL C. DURFEY, who died in 1876. In 1882 the deceased was again married to MR. DANIEL HOWLETT of Sandusky, who survives her.

The funeral services were held at her late home in Sandusky, on Wednesday of this week. Her many friends in this vicinity are deeply grieved and surprised to learn of the lady’s death, for although 62 years of age, she was a well preserved and healthy looking woman and one would have imagined that she might have lived many years yet. Her relatives have the sympathy of many. The interment was at Mapledale.

Died, at his late residence in Sardinia on Sunday morning at 10 a.m., EUGENE COMSTOCK, aged 41 years, of Bright’s disease, from which he had been a great sufferer for the past 6 months. Funeral services were held in the M. E. Church at 11 a.m., Tuesday, REV. SWARTZ officiating. Interment in Yorkshire Cemetery.

He leaves a wife and 2 small children, also brothers and sisters, to mourn his loss. MRS. COMSTOCK extends her heartfelt thanks to friends who assisted her in this late bereavement.

Among those from out of town who attended MR. COMSTOCK’S funeral were: O. L. WHITTAKER and family, CHAS. WHITTAKER and wife, Springville; ORRIN STICKNEY and wife of Corfu; FRANK HALL and wife of Bradford, Pa; ED WILCOX and wife of Ohio; EB SANFORD and wife of Buffalo; GEO. COMSTOCK and wife, Holland, MRS. S. COX of Penn.

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)

CORA CHASE COLE: As the twilight shadows were falling Tues., March 18, 1902, the hushed words passed from friend to friend: “CORA COLE is dying.” And about 7:00 as night closed in, this message, freighted with such a weight of sadness, proved true. A beautiful life was ended, and a whole village mourned.

CORA M. CHASE was born at Johnsonburg, Wyoming Co., N.Y., January 30, 1878, the only daughter of EMORY AND MARILLA CHASE. While yet a young child, her father died and her mother came to Delevan to reside, and here most of CORA’S life was spent. On Nov. 2^nd, 1898 –a little over 3 years ago –she took upon herself the sacred vows of wifehood, and joined in marriage MR. MILTON J. COLE of Delevan. On Oct. 16^th, 1900, the young wife’s life was crowned with motherhood, for a sweet little daughter came into the new home.

As a young girl MRS. COLE was much beloved by her schoolmates and friends. Her disposition was like an unclouded day –bright and sunny –and she always had a pleasant smile with which to greet her friends. From early childhood she had been sweetly trusting in her Savior, and here lay the secret of her quiet, happy and unruffled life. The blessings of this quiet life fell on the community like the dew…

After completing her education in Delevan High School, she taught for several years the position of deputy postmistress, where her gentle courtesy and ladylike manners won the high regard of all the patrons.

MRS. COLE was passionately fond of music, and many are the hours that have flown on gilded wings as her skillful fingers flitted over the ivory keys, in answer perhaps, to some friend’s request for music. For many years she has been the very efficient organist of the Baptist Church choir, of which she was a faithful and beloved member. A few years ago an orchestra was organized here, and she officiated as one of the cornetists. In social entertainments, the musical features were not complete without her. Truly, from every place she will be missed….

The light of this fair young life went out as suddenly as sinks the glory of a setting star behind the hill. Only one short week ago she mingled with her friends in seemingly good health. On Thursday morning, March 13^th she was seized with a sudden illness caused by appendicitis, and other complications of long standing, and on the following Tuesday, at night-fall, she bade her friends goodbye, realizing that life’s sweet dream, for her was ended.

A motherless baby girl, a year and a half old, is left to miss a mother’s lullaby and tender care; an affectionate mother will miss the smile that so often cheered; and the bereaved young husband will listen in vain for the light footfall and happy voice of one who in days gone by has been the light of his home—for she has gone.

The obsequies will take place at 2 p.m. today (Friday) at the Baptist Church, where she has been a familiar figure since early childhood, and her pastor, the REV. W. S. WARREN, will conduct the sad services. She will be laid to rest in Mapledale, our beautiful city of sleep….

At fifteen minutes after 3 o’clock Wed. morning, MRS. ASENATH LANGMADE PHINNEY, after a 2 weeks’ brave battle with pneumonia, passed peacefully away at the home of her youngest daughter, MRS. HON. M. E. FISHER. In the last glimmer of life – but ten minutes previous to her death –she recognized her daughter, MRS. C. S. PERSONS, and nodded a sad farewell, seeming to realize that the unseen journey had begun. The deceased was born in the town of Sardinia, in the “Cherry Tavern,” now the SCHUTT homestead, 66 years ago Dec. 8^th next. When a child of 5 years, her parents came to this town and here she had ever been a resident. She was the eldest daughter of WILLIAM LANGMADE and LAURA DAVIS, his wife, pioneers in the town’s early history. In 1853 she was united in marriage to WILLIS B. PHINNEY whose demise occurred in 1872. The deceased is survived by 3 children: WILLIS BERT PHINNEY of Oberlin, Kas., MRS. C. PERSONS and MRS. M. E. FISHER of this place; also three brothers and two sisters: ANDREW J., MASON C. and DANIEL P. LANGMADE, MRS. C. A. CHENEY and MRS.. FRED WORDEN. In the death of MRS. PHINNEY the world loses a personage of the noblest of character and into her family circle is thrust a sadness that long years only can heal. The funeral will take place at 1 o’clock this Friday afternoon in the M. E. Church, sermon by her pastor, REV. WEST. The interment will be by the side of her husband in Mapledale.

JOHN BOOMHOUR MARVIN, whose illness was noted in these columns a fort-night ago, died suddenly at a few minutes before 6 o’clock on the morning of Sat., July 1^st, at the Weeks House in this village. A paralytic stroke was the cause. For 2 weeks he had been semi-unconscious but was thought to be slowly regaining health. On the fatal morning at about 5 o’clock he said to his son WILL, who was at his bedside, that he was wearily of lying and would arise and thereby try to gain rest. He arose as had been his custom each morning, and after standing a few moments, sank back onto his bed saying, “This ends it!” and in a few minutes life was extinct JOHN B. MARVIN was born April 16, 1832, at Conneaut, O. When a youth he went to Janesville, Wis., on foot, remained there but a short time and returned to Meadville, Pa., walking the entire distance. At the latter place he found employment with JOHN CHENEY, deceased, and with MR. CHENEY came to this place about 50 years ago, and in that half century this town had been his home, excepting about 2 years spent in Dayton, N.Y. He married MISS AMELIA A. LANGMADE soon after locating…(clipping ends)

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.

Resolutions: Inasmuch as it has pleased our Heavenly Father to remove by death from our ranks of the Grand Army and from Howell Post, one of our number, Comrade JOHN D. PATTISON, Resolved—that Howell Post extend their sympathy to the bereaved family of the deceased. Be it also Resolved—that the Charter of the Post be draped in mouring for a period of 30 days and a copy of these Resolutions be spread upon our minutes. – E. J. RUNYAN, M. J. CRANDALL

The Olean Morning Times of Tuesday had this to say of a former Delevanite: “MRS. C. S. DWINNELLS died at her home on West Henley St. corner of Eleventh, yesterday morning, after two weeks’ illness from pneumonia. MRS. DWINNELLS was 56 years old and has been a resident of this city for 23 years. Besides her husband, MRS. DWINNELLS is survived by 3 brothers, CHRISTOPHER, RAY and JERRY CARD of Yorkshire, and 2 sisters, MRS. MARY SPENCER and MRS. HARRIET EDDY of Castile. She was a valued member of the Baptist Church and also belonged to the local hive, L.O.T.M., the W. C. T.U. and the Rebeccas.”

The Times of Wednesday says: “The funeral of the late MRS C. S. DWINNELLS will be held at the home, corner of Henly and Eleventh Streets, at 2 o’clock tomorrow afternoon. REV. F. K. FOWLER and the Lady Macabees, of which organization the deceased was a member, will officiate. The burial will be in the Protestant Cemetery at Allegany.”

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.

From same article:

--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)

The funeral of MRS. HARRIET WHEELER STRONG, widow of the late ELIJAH J. STRONG, occurred on Sat. of last week. A prayer was offered at her home on Forest Street, by REV. I. K. RICHARDSON at 1:30 and the sermon was in Universalist Church at 2 o’clock also by REV. RICHARDSON. Those from out of town who attended the services were: EDGAR WHEELER, a brother, and MRS. WM. F. CHITTENDEN, a sister, both of Michigan; J.H. FRANCIS (son-in-law) and two daughters, IVA and MABEL, of Arcade. The church was well filled with neighbors and friends, thus attesting to the estimable character of the deceased. The interment was in the family plot in Mapledale. (no date mentioned)

After an illness of about 2 weeks with pneumonia, MRS. ASENATH PHINNEY passed away at the home of her daughter, MRS. M.E. FISHER, last Tuesday morning at 3:30 o’clock.

MRS. PHINNEY was born Dec. 0, 1834, in the town of Sardinia on the place known as the old Cherry Tavern. She was the eldest of the children of DR. WM. LANGMADE by his second wife. In 1853 she was united in marriage to WILLIS B. PHINNEY, and has been a resident of this town nearly all her life. In departing she leaves behind her 3 children, W. B. PHINNEY, MRS. MARTHA PERSONS and MRS. ALTIE FISHER; also 3 brothers and 2 sisters, A. J. LANGMADE and D. P. LANGMADE of this place. M. C. LANGMADE of East Aurora, MRS. C. A. CHENEY and MRS. FRED WORDON, both of this place. Her husband died in 1872. In the summer of 1894 MRS. PHINNEY met with a severe accident, being thrown from a buggy and sustaining a broken ankle, since which time she has been slightly crippled. MRS. PHINNEY was one of the very few of whom, it can be said, none knew ought against her. She spent her long life in our community, and was adored by all for her benevolence and kindness of heart. She was ever ready to offer the friendly hand to all who were in trouble and affliction.