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

ANN GOULD WORDEN the subject of this sketch, daughter of DAVID and JANE GOULD, was born in Groton, Tompkins County, N.Y., Oct. 17, 1818, and died at her home in this village Friday, Feb. 19^th, 1892, in her 74^th year. She moved with her parents from Groton to her late home in this village when 16 years of age. In Feb., 1838, she was married to FREDERICK G. WORDEN and removed to Ashtabula County, Ohio, and two years later returned to what was then Delevan in this town. Forty-three years ago she moved to the old homestead where she died, and her husband died Sept. 14^th, 1863, leaving to her care three sons who survive her. In early live (sic) she was converted under the preaching of REV. H. N. PLUM(B?) pastor of the F. B. Church at Elton, and fourteen years ago she united with the First Baptist Church of this village. In the death of Mrs. WORDEN her sons are deprived of a mother, and the community of a much respected neighbor. The obsequies occurred at her late home Sunday, Feb. 21, and were largely attended. The interment took place in Yorkshire Center 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.

OBITUARY: NANCY PHINNEY, for Seventy-six years a resident of this town, and probably the oldest continuous resident of the town, died quietly at the home of MRS. WILLIS PHINNEY on Delevan Street of Old age, Tuesday at a few minutes after 8 o’clock a.m. The deceased was born in Erie County, this state, in 1811 and was one of those steardy (sic) pioneers to which the present inhabitants of the town are greatly indebted, having aided in transforming the town from a dense wooded wilderness to one of beautiful homes and God-loving people. The funeral took place at her late home yesterday at 11 o’clock, REV. GILCHRIST officiating. Interment in Yorkshire Cemetery.

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

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.

At Rest: Dedicated to MR. and MRS. CHARLES GIBBY—“The little form you loved so well, Now sleeps beneath the sod; Your darling MILDRED’S happy now, In the loving arms of God. Fold the little waxen hands, O’er the lifeless breast; Bring sweet flowers to deck the spot, Where MILDRED is at rest. But ‘twas God who called your babe, The darling you caressed, To live with Him in peace on high, Where weary ones find rest. Lovingly the Saviour called her, From your loving, watchful care; Took her to His home in Heaven, To dwell forever there. MILDRED now is a happy angel, Singing ‘round the throne on high; Tho we’re lonely now without her, We will meet her bye and bye.” Written by GRACE MARBLE.

We extend to all our friends and neighbors who gave us their help and sympathy during our great bereavement, the loss of our little MILDRED, our sincere thanks. MR. and MRS. CHAS. GIBBY

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.

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.

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

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.

The funeral services of MRS. GOULD were held Thursday at the Congregational Church. It was a dreadful time for a funeral. The interment was at Springville and the bearers and friends did not get back until 9 o’clock at night. Sermons was by REV. J.L. WEST, assisted by REV. TUBBS

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

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

MRS. EMILY LANGMADE GOUDIE, daughter of WM. and ERVILLA LANGMADE, died at the Mercy Hospital in Buffalo, N.Y., Monday, Feb. 4^th, 1907, of cancer. MRS. GOUDIE was born in Delevan in 1857, and passed her girlhood days here. LANGMADE of North Baltimore, Ohio; and four sisters, MRS. WEAST of Coreopolis, Pa., MRS W. B. WHIPPLE of East Aurora; MRS. WILL RICHARDSON of Warsaw; MRS. NETTIE HOUSE of Jamestown, N.Y. The remains of MRS. GOUDIE were brought to Delevan Monday evening and the burial occurred on Tuesday at Mapledale Cemetery.

MRS. RUTH D. MORSE, one of the early pioneers of the town, after a number of years of illness, died at the home of her son, SUMNER MORSE, Saturday, Feb. 6, at 4 p.m. The deceased was born in Mass. 83 years ago and has been for many years a much respected resident of this town.. The funeral occurred Feb. 8, at her late home, REV. GILCHRIST officiating, the interment occurred at McKinstry.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

--On Tuesday, Jan. 12, occurred the death of MRS. MARIETTA GOULD, at the home of her son, THOMAS LEONARD, near East Ashford. MRS. GOULD was a former resident of West Valley and was quite well known here. She has been in poor health for ten or fifteen years, and had reached the age of 79. The funeral was held at East Ashford, conducted by REV. WEST of this place. Interment in Springville. She leaves 4 children.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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