DIED:  At her home in this village, Thursday at 1 a.m., Feb. 16^th, 1888, KATE,  wife of  MILO WHITING,  aged 46 years and 7 months.  CATHERINE GOO,  (known as Kate), was born in Ashford, Cattaraugus County, July 17, 1841.  She was married July 12, 1864.  Three children have been given them, two of these dying in infancy, the other, Archie G., who survives, has been confined to his bed from lung trouble for the past two weeks.  Mr. Whiting has also been confined to the house for several weeks.  Mrs. Whiting was formerly a member of the Free Will Baptist Church at Pike.  Nearly two years ago she united with the M. E. church of this place.  She retained consciousness until the very last, giving messages to her family, and to her aged mother she sent these words: “It is all rest and peace”.   Mrs. Whiting was held in high esteem by all who knew her.  The funeral took place to-day from the residence at 1 p.m.  Rev. J. M. Field, of Machias, preaching the sermon. The sympathies of a large circle of friends are with the bereaved family.

OBITUARY:  MRS. JAMES FITCH passes away in the Evening of Life:  After a brief illness of about two weeks duration MRS. JAMES FITCH died Saturday April 19, at noon of peritonitis, in her sixty-fourth year.  Her maiden name was ORRELLA RYDER and she was one of the early residents of the town of Sardinia.  She leaves a husband and three sons, JAS. L., CHAS. and HORACE H.  The obsequies were conducted at her late residence Monday by Rev. N. F LANGMADE who spoke from the subject:  “Humane Sympathy not Wrong.”  The interment was in the Yorkshire Center Cemete

Through the columns of the PRESS we desire to thank, kindly, our friends and neighbors for their many friendly acts and consolations shown us during our recent great affliction, that the death of our wife and mother, JAS. FITCH, HORACE H. FITCH, JAS. L. FITCH JR.

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.

(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.  

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.

MR. E. HAMMON’S little daughters are sick with whooping cough.  After a lonely life of 19 yrs., MR. CORNELIUS HADLEY has married a wife.  Last Thur. Night after his arrival home, a large company of friends met at his house in a surprise & the evening was spent very pleasantly indeed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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)

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)

Death has again visited our home taking a loving wife and mother and leaving an aged husband and 5 sons to mourn her loss:  NUEL PIXLEY of Bloomington, Ill., ELLSWORTH PIXLEY of Buffalo, WILLIAM, HIRAM and FRANK of Delevan.  MRS. HARRIET WRIGHT PIXLEY the subject of this sketch was born in Bethany, Genesee Co., Nov. 12, 1822, and died Sept. 6, 1905, her age being nearly 83 years.  Both were born in the same house, her husband being only 6 weeks the oldest.  They lived together nearly 66 years.  Six sons and 3 daughters were born to this union.  They moved to Centerville from Bethany, living there about 8 years, thence to Machias where they lived a number of years.  Then they moved near Alden, Erie Co., where they lived 35 years, moving back to Catt. Co., about 2 years ago to spend their declining years with their children.  One week ago they went to stay with their son Hiram where she died, surrounded by her children.  She is survived by 24 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren besides the husband and sons above mentioned.  She was a member of the Christian Church at Machias, having been converted under the preaching of the REV. FIELDS in 1864.  In her Christian life she was well versed, always taking her Bible for a guide in the time of trouble.  She was the last one of a large family of children.  A kind neighbor, a loving wife and mother, always ready to help in the time of trouble, is gone.  REV. ALBERT LOUCKS preached the funeral sermon…Interment in Mapledale.

DAVID S. SNOVER, a prominent and elderly resident of Steamburg, NY died Mon. night, Aug. 28, at 10:30, of heart disease.  MR. SNOVER had been in failing health for some time, and although in advancing years with his vitality wasted by disease, he was as jolly and cheerful as ever, retiring at his usual hour of nine the night of his death.

DAVID S. SNOVER was born in Sussex County, New Jersey on the 28^th of April 1828, and spent the early part of his life on a farm.  Later on he learned the cooper’s trade and came to Western New York.  During the early 60’s he was engaged as foreman of a large shook shop in Buffalo, owned by GEO. SIGGERSON but owing to the failure of his employer came to Machias in 1869 and bought the farm now owned by J.D. WHITNEY.  After farming for a few years he became restless and yearned to go back at his old trade again where he could hear the rattle of the windlass and the crackling of the fire in the crissets, so , selling his farm near Machias, he came to Steamburg and entered into partnership with G. W. VANSICKLE (deceased).  They were engaged in the manufacture of molasses and sugar hogsheads in and about Steamburg for a numbers of years.  Later on MR. VANSICKLE sold out to MR. SNOVER and he conducted the business at different towns in Western New York and PA.  At Scio, N.Y. he was interested in the oil excitement there, being a stock holder in the first well put down which later on developed a large field.  In 1900 he moved back to Steamburg and after a year of rest commenced business again, but owing to scarcity of timber and failing health he closed his shop after running about a year.  The remainder of his life was spent in a more or less active manner as his health would permit.  At the time of his death he was s justice of the peace and performed the duties of his office in a very commendable way.

Of the family a widow and 5 children survive, the latter being M.L. SNOVER of Randolph, N.Y.; DR. H.D. SNOVER of Steamburg, N.Y.; MRS. J. W. NOURSE of Delevan, N.Y.; Mrs. T. L. HAMPSON of Warren, P.A.; and WILLIAM SNOVER of New Jersey.  The funeral was attended Wed. afternoon at the house, REV. E.M. FRADENBURG being in charge.  Burial was made at the Steamburg Cemetery.

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…

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.

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.