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

Beyond the Silent River: MELISSA LANGMADE DAGGETT, wife of FRANK DAGGETT, died of pulmonary consumption at her late home of Railroad Street in this village at a few minutes after seven o’clock, p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18. The deceased was the third daughter of DR. WM. LANGMADE, deceased and was born in this town, March 13, 1838. On Oct. 6, ’58, their marriage occurred, five children, (four now living) being the result of the union. The funeral occurred at her late home Sunday, REV. I. K. RICHARDSON pastor of the Universalist Church convened to pay a farewell tribute to a life worthy of emulation. MRS. DAGGETT was a kind hospitable lady and the door of her home was always ajar to visitors, and they were always welcomed by a kind word and a friendly greeting. For two years the deceased has been an invalid, much of the time suffering great pain, which was borne with fortitude. By the death of MRS. DAGGETT the husband is bereft of a kind companion, the children and efficionate (sic) mother and the community a worthy lady. The interment occurred in the family plot in the Yorkshire Center Cemetery Sunday at noon.

Card of Thanks: We desire through the Press to thank our neighbors and friends for their kind assistance and many comforting manifestations shown us during our great bereavement. B.F. DAGGETT and family

ADA DAGGETT SMITH, wife of FRANK SMITH died at her home near Elton, at 11 p.m. Thursday, neuralgia of the heart being the cause. The deceased had not been in full enjoyment of health for some time, but her sudden demise entirely unlooked for. But fifteen minutes previous to her death she conversed intelligently with friends. She was the only surviving daughter of MR. and MRS. NELSON DAGGETT of Delevan and was only forty-seven years old. She leaves a husband, one son and a daughter. The funeral will take place in the Baptist Church at Elton at one o’clock to-day Interment will be in Mapledale.

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.

MR. and MRS. CHARLES GIBBY suffered an irreparable loss in the death of their youngest daughter, MILDRED, on Friday of last week. The little one with her parents, went on Christmas day to her grandparents’,MR. AND MRS. JOSEPH DUNCAN, to share in a family reunion. She was taken ill while at her grandparents’ Christmas afternoon with a stomach trouble and despite medical skill her little life went out on Friday, Dec. 31^st at 3 p.m. She was in her third year and was a beautiful child possessed of winsome ways. The funeral took place at the M.E. Church, Sunday, REV. MACKLIN of Sardinia, officiating. The interment was in Mapledale.

The Great Unknown: Another old-time resident of Delevan has passed away. NELSON DAGGETT, for more than half a century a conspicuous figure about the town, died at his home on South Main Street on Saturday of last week at the age of seventy-one years. Cancer of the stomach was the cause, and his health had been declining for some time, hence his death was not unlooked for. He is survived by a widow only. The funeral took place at his late home on Monday of this week, Sept. 19, and was conducted by REV. GIRDWOOD of the First Baptist Church, interment in Mapledale.

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.

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..

“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.

Beyond the River: After a brief but painful illness, MRS. FRANCIS E. LITTLE DAVIDSON died, June 9, 1902, at the home of her son, R.F. DAVIDSON of Depot Street, Delevan, where she had been staying for medical treatment. Bravely she battled for life, hoping against hope, clinging to each encouraging word, and trusting infinitely in Him who doeth all things well. Medical skill proved unavailing. She grew rapidly worse, and on Monday, friends near and dear, with hearts saddened gathered around the bedside of her whom they loved, watching and waiting, knowing full well the white winged messenger was in their midst.

In the hush of evening, when the twilight shadows were falling softly and silently, her spirit, weary of its earthly bondage and lured on by a little beckoning hand, glided silently across the dark, still waters of the river of death, and entered the pearly gates which open unto eternal life.

She was born March 12, 1847, in the town of Lydon, Cattaraugus Co., NY, in the vicinity of which she passed the greater part of her life. June 11, 1863, she was married to ALEXANDER DAVIDSON of Rawson, Catt. Co., N.Y. Some years ago they moved to Delevan, where they resided for several years, MRS. DAVIDSON uniting with the Baptist Church, where she was a loved and honored member

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.

East Ashford: This place was visited by a heavy rain on Sunday about noon. In a short time rivers of water were running everywhere. The north abutments of the bridges near C.E. DEMMON’S place and the M.E. parsonage were carried away and people had to ford the creek. MR. ELMER RICE’S lawn is covered with mud and logs and MRS. SIMMON’S lawn and garden are ruined. One corner of the blacksmith shop is undermined. Thus far this season it is discouraging to farmers to try to do any kind of farm work.

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.

MRS. DRESSER, who has been sick for a long time, is a little better

MR. WARREN of Springville was the guest of his daughter, MRS. VOCIE WILLIS, over Sunday.

Yorkshire: MRS. HARRIET BABCOCK TITUS: Died at the home of MRS. ALEX HOUSE, Yorkshire, Thurs. Sept. 22, 1898, MRS. HARRIET BABCOCK TITUS aged 72 years. For the past 4 weeks, the deceased had been a great sufferer. Consumption of the bowels was the cause of her death. Deceased was thrice married & leaves 4 children to mourn her loss: ASA HALL, Yorkshire, JAS. S. FREEMAN, Greely, Iowa; MISS ANNA E. FREEMAN, Sardinia, & MRS. NETTIE DIGGNETT, York, N.Y. besides 1 sister; 1 child, LYDIA HALL, dying in early childhood. The funeral services were held from the home of MRS. HOUSE on Sat., Sept 24, at 1 p.m., & were conducted by REV. T.E. THURESSON of Delevan. Interment at Yorkshire Cemetery

Died in South Colden at 7:45 a.m., Dec. 18, ’98, IOLA, youngest daughter of CYRUS & MARY DAVIS. The deceased was 14 yrs.of age & was intelligent beyond her years.
Ambitious, she sought to excel in whatever she undertook, & when in ill health she would not give up her studies until failing strength obliged her to do so. For a year she had been failing in health. Diabetes, that most morbid of diseases had fastened itself upon that beautiful young life, & Death, that silent messenger, came on the crest of the morning & wafted away on its pitiless wings the beautiful soul to its God. The tears of the mother, the father, the sister, the brothers, touch not the heart of the silent messenger. In vain have seemed the many prayers that this dear one might be spared. But God knoweth best.

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. –SAMNER 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.

Hymenial. MR. ENOS DEMMON of Alden, Minn., and MISS MINNIE M. HOWE of this place were united in marriage on Tuesday at one p.m. The ceremony took place at the home of the bride and was performed by REV. THURESSON of the M.E. Church. None but the immediate members of the families were present. After the usual festivities the wedded twain were driven to Machias where they departed eastward for a brief wedding journey. The bride is the only daughter of the late SOLOMON HOWE and is one of Delevan’s most energetic and estimable young ladies. MR. DEMMON, the groom was for some years a resident here and is a young man highly esteemed. They will be at home after November 1^st, and will reside in the bride’s very comfortable home, the SOL. HOWE farmstead, one mile west of this village. Their many friends wish them a married life of unalloyed pleasure.

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.

GEORGE JENKINS, a young man who had been about Arcade for some time was struck by a train on the Pennsylvania Railroad early Tuesday morning and instantly killed. He was walking the tracks between Arcade and Chaffee at the time with a companion, JOHN DONAHUE of Varysburg, who was slightly injured.

The coroner was called and issued a verdict of death by accident in accordance with the facts. Undertaker PERSONS of Delevan took charge of the remains, which were badly mutilated.

The funeral services were held at the home of WILL JENKINS on the Sandusky Road Wednesday. Interment at Delevan

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.

MRS. FRANK OYER of Springville, a former resident of this place, is in the hospital at Buffalo where she underwent an operation last Tuesday…

MRS. SILPHINA REMINGTON, widow of BELA REMINGTON, deceased, departed this life on Feb. 11, 1913, aged about 85. When people died only good things are said of them and that is as it should be; the bad, if any forgotten. But nothing but good could be said of MRS. REMINGTON. Her patience, sweetness and deeply religious nature have always been shown through her long life of hard work and many trials, though much of brightness also fell to her lot in the love and reverence of husband ARTHUR REMINGTON, of Delevan, four daughters, MRS. EVAN R. DAY, now visiting in Kansas, MRS. EDITH RICE, MRS. MABEL STARKS, who resides in children and many other relatives. One sister, MRS. LOVISA FISHER, resides here while others of her family reside at a distance

MRS. ELIZABETH HETZEL, aged 55 yrs., died at her home in the west part of the town, Saturday, Feb. 6, at 2:30 a.m. of pneumonia. The deceased was born in Germany. The funeral occurred at her late home Tuesday, Feb. 9^th, REV. DOW officiating. Interment at McKinstry.

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.

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

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.

MRS. MARGARET PERSONS of Yorkshire, N.Y., died at the home of her daughter, MRS. ETTA GOODSPEED, in the village of Yorkshire, January 3, 1903, in the 77^th year of her age. MARGARET DECKER was born at West Falls, N.Y., April 12, 1827, and was united in marriage to her bereaved husband, MR. TRUMAN PERSONS, in 1855. Four daughters were born to them, three of whom –MRS. ETTA GOODSPEED of Yorkshire; MRS. IDA WHEELER of Protection, and MRS. LOUISE ELLS of Colden –live to mourn the loss of a faithful, loving mother. When she married (at 27 years of age) twelve brothers and sisters gathered about her; only three remain: JOHN DECKER of Bellevue, Mich.; DENSMORE DECKER of West Falls, N.Y.; and MRS. ELIZABETH WHITNEY of Holland, N.Y. A nephew, JOHN ELLS of Buffalo, and a niece, MRS. CLARA TIDD of Colden, are among the immediate relatives. The funeral services were conducted at the daughter’s home by REV. F. A. PETERSON of Delevan.

MRS. FRANCES DAVIDSON, wife of ALEXANDER DAVIDSON, for many years a resident of this village, died at the home of her son FRED DAVIDSON, on Railroad St.., Monday evening, June 9, at 7:40 o’clock. She had been ill but a few weeks, the cause of her death being diabetes. The funeral services were held at the home of her son FRED at 13 o’clock, and at the Baptist Church at one p.m., yesterday, REV. WARREN officiating. MRS. DAVIDSON is survived by her husband, one daughter MRS. MARY JAMES of Arcade, and two sons FRED and WILL DAVIDSON, both of Delevan; also an aged mother and one sister. The obituary will appear next week.

MR. and MRS. STUART B HOPKINS…celebrated their 10^th anniversary on Mon. evening, Dec. 29. Ten years ago, on Dec. 29, 1892, MR. STUART B. HOPKINS, who had come to our village from East Aurora, to act as principal of our school, won for his bride MISS GERTRUDE A. GOO, one of Delevan’s most accomplished and highly esteemed young women…Last Mon. evening about 50 guests assembled at their home to do homage… At a little after 6 o’clock MR. and MRS. HOPKINS, accompanied by MR. and MRS. DWIGHT J. DAVIS (whose 4^th anniversary also occurred on this date) took their places as they did a decade ago. REV. WARREN however, at this time took the place of the late REV. E. B. OLMSTEAD, who ten years ago was the officiating clergyman. In the course of his remarks, REV. WARREN cited the facts that of the number present ten years ago, several have been called to the home beyond, among whom were REV. OLMSTEAD, (as mentioned above), and MISS ELLEN BRAND, the bridesmaid. MISS ANNA RUNYAN, who played the wedding march then, present on the former occasion then have since married, and upon the whole, time was wrought many changes…The guests enjoyed a solo by MISS MERNIE MILLS, a quartette by MR. and MRS. HOPKINS and MR. and MRS. DAVIS, a piano duet by Mesdames HOPKINS and DAVIS, while at intervals during the evening MR. E. R. BROWN furnished several lively airs on the violin accompanied by MRS. HOPKINS and MISS DARTE at the piano…Receiving with MRS. GOO, were MISS NELLIE DAVIS and MRS. CHAS. STRONG. Many gifts, from tin and china to silver and gold, were left as mementoes.

MR. and MRS. STUART B HOPKINS…celebrated their 10^th anniversary on Mon. evening, Dec. 29. Ten years ago, on Dec. 29, 1892, MR. STUART B. HOPKINS, who had come to our village from East Aurora, to act as principal of our school, won for his bride MISS GERTRUDE A. GOO, one of Delevan’s most accomplished and highly esteemed young women…Last Mon. evening about 50 guests assembled at their home to do homage… At a little after 6 o’clock MR. and MRS. HOPKINS, accompanied by MR. and MRS. DWIGHT J. DAVIS (whose 4^th anniversary also occurred on this date) took their places as they did a decade ago. REV. WARREN however, at this time took the place of the late REV. E. B. OLMSTEAD, who ten years ago was the officiating clergyman. In the course of his remarks, REV. WARREN cited the facts that of the number present ten years ago, several have been called to the home beyond, among whom were REV. OLMSTEAD, (as mentioned above), and MISS ELLEN BRAND, the bridesmaid. MISS ANNA RUNYAN, who played the wedding march then, present on the former occasion then have since married, and upon the whole, time was wrought many changes…The guests enjoyed a solo by MISS MERNIE MILLS, a quartette by MR. and MRS. HOPKINS and MR. and MRS. DAVIS, a piano duet by Mesdames HOPKINS and DAVIS, while at intervals during the evening MR. E. R. BROWN furnished several lively airs on the violin accompanied by MRS. HOPKINS and MISS DARTE at the piano…Receiving with MRS. GOO, were MISS NELLIE DAVIS and MRS. CHAS. STRONG. Many gifts, from tin and china to silver and gold, were left as mementoes.

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.

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.”

ALICE KAST SUTTON, youngest daughter of GEORGE and CATHERINE DEDRICK KAST, was born in Ashford, N.Y., June 14, ’51. MR. KAST having died, the mother and younger children came to Yorkshire about 1869, and the subject of this sketch had spent nearly all her life in Yorkshire since that time. In 1875 she was married to CHAS. G. SUTTON, who died in October 1900.

About a year ago, MRS. SUTTON went to Rome, N.Y., for medical treatment. After her return, she regained her health to some extent, but had been somewhat frail all the time since.

She was taken very much worse June 28^th and had been steadily failing till Sunday morning, July 30^th when her release came. MRS. SUTTON had many friends in Yorkshire and vicinity as she was kind hearted, and ready to assist others in the time of trouble. She leaves to mourn her loss two sisters, MRS. NELSON VEDDER of Pompton Plains, N.J., and MRS. HESTER FOX of West Valley, N.Y. also two brothers, HENRY G. KAST of Michigan, and CHAS. KAST of Great Valley, N.Y. The funeral was held at the M.E. Church, Yorkshire at 1 o’clock p.m., Wednesday, REV. JOHN SAYLES of East Aurora officiating. Burial in Yorkshire Cemetery

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

MR. JOSEPH DEMMON was born in Ware, Mass., July 9, 1821, and died suddenly of apoplexy at his home in the town of Ashford, N.Y., Dec. 1, 1904. MR. DEMMON has resided on his large excellent farm since he was a boy. When but 13 years of age he came West (as they called it then) in a wagon with his parents, 3 sisters and 2 brothers. The father and sons felled trees, built a log house and tilled the soil. The log house has long since been replaced by a frame one. In early life MR. DEMMON married PERMILLIE SAMPSON who passed from earth life Jan. 9, 1899. To them were born 32 children. MRS. LYDIA DEMMON FOLTS of Ashford, N.Y., ADDISON W. DEMMON and MRS. MARGARET DEMMON DAVIS. The 2 latter children preceded their father to the life beyond. On Feb. 7, 1900, MR. DEMMON was married to MRS. LORANCY HADLEY, who survives him.

MR. DEMMON has always been known as an industrious, quiet, and highly esteemed citizen. His pleasant smile and cheerful word were often supplemented by kindly deed and financial aid. Beside being a prosperous farmer, years ago he owned any cheese factories, all of which he had sold. He was a man whose word was considered as good as his bond.

A large concourse of friends attended the funeral services held at the family residence Dec. 4^th, 1904, at 11 a.m., conducted by REV. WEST of West Valley, N.Y. The bearers were his grandsons, ENOS A. DEMMON, CLIFFORD DEMMON, DWIGHT J. DAVIS, CHAS. FOLTS, BERT FOLTS and JOSEPH FOLTS. There is one more grandson, WESLEY DEMMON, of Albert Lea, Minn., who was not able to come. The 3 granddaughters, MISSES NELLIE L. DAVIS, and JESSIE DEMMON and MRS. JENNIE DEMMON HUFSTATER, were present also one nephew, CHAS. DEMMON of New York City, and MR. GEO. W. DAVIS, MRS. MERTIE DEMMON and MR. E. L. JONES of Delevan. Burial was made in the family plot in Mapledale Cemetery, Springville, N.Y.