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Resolutions of Condolence: At a regular review of Centre Tent No. 28 K.O.T.M. held in their hall Feb. 22, 1888, the following resolutions were unanimously adopted: Whereas, It had pleased an all-wise Father in his infinite wisdom to remove from this life, the beloved wife of Sr. Kt. M.M. Whiting and mother of Sr. Kt. Archie Whiting, and Whereas, It is but just and right that we, in some manner, recognize her noble character and Christian virtues, therefore be it Resolved that we, members of Centre Tent No. 28, while we humbly bow to this dispensation of Providence, no less sincerely mourn in sympathy with our esteemed brothers, and Resolved That in the death of Mrs. Whiting, the community has lost a most valuable member and her husband suffers the loss of a devoted companion, and the son is deprived of the invaluable examples of a true Christian mother. Resolved, that a copy of these resolutions be presented to the Tent, and a copy presented to the YORKSHIRE PRESS with a request for publication. MYRON E. FISHER, JOHN HUNT, T.H. WALPOLE, Committee

MRS. EMMA L. NEWTON, whose sudden death was briefly announced last week, perished in the morning of womanhood; for but twenty brief years had flown since she first looked out upon this world in the town of Farmersville, N.Y. Less than one year of wedded life and her frail body, borne down by the weight of an offspring, wended its way to mother earth, leaving behind a frail infant daughter to survive without a mother’s tender love. The deceased was the daughter of FRED HALSTEAD, many years ago a resident of Pike, N.Y. The funeral took place at her late home on Railroad Street in this village at two p.m., Sunday, REV. THURESSON of the M. E. Church, officiating, and the burial was in Mapledale. It is needless to say the sudden ending of this young married person’s life casts a gloom over our townspeople and expressions of sorrow are many.

In The Embrace of Death: MRS. ELIZABETH HARMON died at the residence of E. A. HARMON at McKinstry, Monday, February 4^th. MRS. HARMON was born in the town of Paris, Oneida County, N. Y., on the19th day of September, 1806. She, with her parents, MR. and MRS. LUTHER WHEELER, afterward removed to Wolcott, Wayne County, N.Y. In 1823 they came to Yorkshire. She was married to JOHN HARMON August 20^th, 1826, and has lived on the same farm from that date until her death. She was the oldest of the pioneer settlers in this town, and was acquainted with all the hardships and privations of the early settlers. At that time, what is now a prosperous farming country, was a howling wilderness, and wild animals made sad havoc with their farm stock. Her husband died June 12, 1855. She was the mother of seven children, six of whom are now living. The funeral occurred at the McKinstry school house, Wednesday, Feby. 6, REV. ODELL of East Ashford officiating. Interment at McKinstry.

Died.- At his home in this town Wednesday morning, July 27^th, 1887, after a short illness, MR. LUCIUS HALL, aged 80 years and 3 months. The funeral was held to-day (Friday) at McKinstry Schoolhouse. MR. HALL leaves an aged wife and a large family of children. He was a soldier in the late war and a member of Howell Post No. 390, of this place.

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.

OBITUARY: MRS. JOANNA HALL, wife of JAMES HALL, died Sunday morning Jan. 22^nd aged 47 years, 8 months, 12 days. After suffering for more than a year with a cancer, bearing her pain with fortitude, she passed quietly to rest. She leaves a husband, four children and a large circle of friends to mourn. She had been a member of the Christian Church at Machias about thirty years. The funeral services were held at 1 o’clock Monday Jan. 23^rd at her home in McKinstry Hollow, and were conducted by J.M. FIELD, who preached from I Samuel XV. 32. “The bitterness of death is passed.” A large circle of friends and neighbors gathered to sympathize with the bereaved family

CARD OF THANKS: To our many friends and neighbors who have been so kind during the long illness of our wife and mother, we wish to extend our heartfelt thanks for their assistance and sympathy. MR. JAMES HALL and FAMILY

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

EAST ASHFORD: MRS. J. S. ALDRICH, who has been sick for some time, was called to her last home on Monday evening, Aug. 20. The funeral services were held at the Congregational Church Aug. 23, REV. SHERK officiating, assisted by REV. MARZOLPH of this place and REV. J. L. WEST of Springville. MRS. ALDRICH was a quiet Christian woman and always had a cheerful smile and word. Several from out of town attended the funeral. –MR. TWITCHELL has been entertaining company from Glenwood. MISS LULU BROWNELL of Perrysburg was the guest of MISS ALICE FULLER Sunday. –WESLEY DEMMON stuck a pitchfork tine through his leg while threshing a few days ago. –The musicale under the direction of REV. MARZOLPH, held, in the Congregational Church, was well attended. The anthems and solos were very will rendered. REV. MARZOLPH is now taking a two weeks vacation at his home at Niagara Falls. –MISSES ADELL and EVA WEAST, ALICE FULLER, FLORENCE BROWNELL, and MRS. EDITH RICE have begun their respective schools in this vicinity. –MISSES RUTH OYER, IOLA HAMMOND, and ALTIE HAMMOND and BERT HADLEY are attending school at Springville. –MISSES IVA HOLLAND and ALLIE DAY have returned to the Delevan High School for the coming year. –C.N. BIGELOW is quite sick.

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

MORTUARY: ROSANA HITCHCOCK, wife of TIMOTHY HITCHCOCK, was born in the town of Warsaw, March 7, 1821. She was united in marriage to TIMOTHY HITCHCOCK July, 1844. To them were born six children, five of whom are now living, one dying at the age of six years. The living are: EDWIN, LUCIUS and ADELBERT HITCHCOCK, MRS. EMMARETTA KILBURN and MRS. MARY WOODARD, all of whom reside in this place, with the exception of LUCIUS, a resident of North Java. MRS. HITCHCOCK was called in her last sickness to endure very severe suffering, but the patience with which it was borne showed a will resigned to Him who doeth all things well. She passed away March 1, 1900. For several years it has been her duty to wait on her aged and infirm husband, and the willing hands were always ready to attend to every want as long as her strength would permit. They resided in Gainesville three years, after which they moved to Machias and later to this town. The deceased was a member of the Congregational Church at East Ashford. The funeral was held at her late home near McKinstry, on Sunday, March 4, REV. W. B. ROBINSON of Delevan officiating. Interment in McKinstry Cemetery. Besides her aged husband and children above mentioned she leaves two sisters, MRS. HATCH of Machias and MRS. VANSISE of Weathersfield

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.

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

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

CARD OF THANKS: We desire to express our heartfelt thanks to the kind neighbors and friends who helped us in our double affliction and especially to the choir. MRS. ANN A. HOWE, RUTH HOWE, MILDRED HOWE

Comrade LUCIUS HALL, member of Howell Post, G.A.R., No. 390, died at his home on the 27^th ult., aged 871/2 years. He was the father of seventeen children, and not only sent three sons into the army, but when more than ten years exempted from duty, went himself. His wife survives him. He was buried Friday with the honors of a veteran by his comrades.

ASHFORD: TONY FULLER died Friday, Feb. 16, Funeral Sunday, Interment in Thomas Corners Cemetery, --MRS. JENNIE HANSON and son FRANK visited their daughter MRS. MONTA SCOTT at East Otto Sunday, --JOHN ZETRICK returned home from New York Sunday, --HENRY ROWLAND visited relatives in Ellicottville the past week. –CLARK QUACKENBUSH and wife of Ellicottville visited their daughter, MRS. WILL FOX, the last of the week.—DR. PORTER and wife visited friends in East Ashford the last of the week. –WM. HAMMOND of East Otto attended the funeral of his uncle, O. FOLTS, Wednesday. – GLENN OYER has given such good satisfaction in our school this winter that he has been engaged to teach the spring term. –MRS. JACOB OYER is very low with but faint hopes of her recovery

--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. A. S. WEIR of Sandusky, Died Nov. 2^nd: MR. WEIR, father of our townsman (sic) C.A. WIER, died at his home in the town of Freedom, Friday, Nov. 2d., after an illness of five weeks Chief determining cause of death was consumption. He was 70 years of age, having been born Aug. 25^th 1818. Three children survive him: MRS. JOHN HASKELL of Lincoln, Nebraska., C.A. WIER of this place, and JAS. WEIR of Sandusky. He has been a member of the Baptist church for 30 years, and was an honest and respected citizen.

OBITUARY: A sad calamity, for such it may be termed, has occurred in the household of Mr. William HAMANN at McKinstry. Early Monday morning the partner of his joys and sorrows gave up her life in the birth of babe. Medical skill could not thwart a combination of circumstances that rarely occuries (sic) and for a month fatal result was feared. The deceased was a daughter of MR. and MRS. LUCIUS HALL, and was born near the place where she died, 43 years ago. Kindness and affectionate was her aim in life and the family has suffered an irreparable loss. The funeral occurred at her late home Wednesday and was very largely attended demonstrating the high esteem in which she was held by her large circle of friends. REV. FAIRCHILD, pastor of the M.E. Church, read a lesson from the Holy Writings, closed its covers, and in a masterly manner delivered a most excellent address, after which the remains were followed by a large concourse to their last earthly abode in McKinstry Cemetery

OBITUARY: SOLOMON C. HOWE departed this life at the home of his father on Friday afternoon, July 8^th. He has gone but left behind him the fragrant memory of a good name. While we mourn his departure, we grieve not like those without hope, for through the long hours of his illness when the body was racked with pain, his mind was clear and his thoughts turned often to the great helper, and he found peace and rest, so that when the summons came he was ready and willing to go. His last hours of consciousness were lit up as it were with fore-sight of the great beyond. Said he, “I’m almost across the river. The gates are ajar for me. I see the great white throne.” His health had been failing for about a year, but until last Nov. he attended to his work as usual. Since then he has been very much prostrated, being confined to the house most of the time. About three weeks ago he came on a visit to his boyhood home thinking that perhaps the change would do him good. All that skillful physicians could do for him was done, but a complication of diseases seemed to resist all efforts to stay their progress. He leaves a wife and son, father, mother, one brother and four sisters to mourn his loss. All were with him during his last hours except two sisters who live in the west. He spoke often of the absent ones expressing a strong desire to see them once more. A loving husband, a kind father, son and brother; in every respect making his home relations the happiest. His friends were legion. A large number came to pay the last tribute of friendship.

On Mon. morning a gloom of sorrow prevailed among our village community. Caused by the sad and sudden announcement that MASTER GEORGIE HUNT, eldest son of MR. and MRS. JOHN HUNT, had died suddenly at 11 o’clock the evening previous. During the day, Sunday, the little fellow complained of not feeling very well but no serious result was feared until about 9 p.m. when he was taken violently ill with convulsions; a physician was hastily summoned but at 11 p.m. the young life which but 24 hours before had been so full of hope and mirth had vanished. The funeral occurred Wed. noon at their residence and was conducted by REV. J.M. ARCHIBALD of the M.E. Church. The burial was in Yorkshire Center Cemetery.

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.

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

As the old year was drawing near its close the messenger of death came & called away our aged & beloved mother & grandmother, MRS. JOHN MORRILL, thus bringing to a close a life of 90 yrs. at the going out of the old year & spirit taking its flight to enter a new life at the beginning of the new year. SOPHRONIA SEWARD was born in New Lebabon, Columbia Co., N.Y., March 27, 1802. While a child her parents moved to Honeoye, Ontario Co., N.Y., where they resided at the time of their death. When about 20 yrs. of age she came to live with her sister, MRS. JOHN FRARY. In 1823 she was married to JOHN MORRILL, who with his father was one of the first settlers of the town. Six children were born to them, 3 of whom with their father have been called away & now after many yrs. of patient waiting & a longing to go, she has gone to join her loved ones where parting will be no more. Three children yet remain. NELSON, who with his wife has carefully cared for her, & with whom she died: DR. BYRON S. of Hastings, Neb., & MRS. DANIEL HOPKINS of Lincoln, Neb., are left to mourn her departure. She has been a member of the Congregational Church at this place for nearly 60 yrs., being one of those, & we believe that the last remaining member who joined when the church was organized. The funeral was held at the Congr. Church, Sun. Jan. 3 REV. JAMESON, pastor of the church preached a very impressive sermon from the text “Oh grave, where is thy victory? Oh death, where is thy sting?” --I Cor. 15:55. The remains were interred in the cemetery south of Napoli Corners, by the side of her husband, who preceded her to the grave 8 yrs. ago.

Life Ended: SOLOMON HOWE, after lying with a broken hip for several weeks, departed this life last night, the 14^th, at 11 o’clock. Funeral from the house, Saturday at 1 o’clock.

ANOTHER OLD RESIDENT GONE: MRS. ABIGAIL G. WELLMAN for 61 yrs.a resident of this town is dead: Thurs. morning at 2 a.m. MRS. WELLMAN, widow of the late A.S. WELLMAN, after a lingering illness of 7 mo., caused by general dropsy, from the effect of heart disease of long-standing, passed gently & peacefully away. She was born in Rochester, N.Y., June 26, 1821 & has been a resident of this town since Feb. 1825. Her maiden name was SHERMAN, : Being a sister of MR. E.M. SHERMAN, formerly of Sardinia, N.Y. Five children survive her: FRED L. & WILLIAM, of Monona, Ia., MRS. C.W. HANSON of Batavia, N.Y., MRS. M.A. SCANLON of Mt. Vernon Ohio, & SMITH S. of this place. The funeral service will be held tomorrow (Sat.) at 1 p.m. from the Baptist Church, the REV. M. LIVERMORE officiating & the interment in Delevan Cemetery.

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

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

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.

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.

A Double Wedding. Married, at the home of the brides’ parents, MR. and MR. G.W. BRIGGS, on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock, Jany. 25, by the REV. SANFORD of East Aurora, MR. PHILIP S. PERSONS of East Aurora to MISS BELLE S. BRIGGS of Delevan. At the same time and place by the REV. D. C. BLAKELY of Delevan, MR. ORMOND A. HOWE to ALICE J. BRIGGS, both of Delevan. The wedding was a very enjoyable affair. The ceremony took place under a canopy of evergreens, in the center of which hung a bell of the same material. The proverbial horseshoes of white amaranths ornamented the front, while garlands of green, indicative of love unto death formed the finish on either side. The scene was beautiful and impressive, long to be remembered by all present. A bountiful dinner did credit to the host and hostess. Many gifts were left as expressions of the high regard in which the young people were held by their friends and relatives, and they begin married life followed by the best wishes of a large circle of friends. The guests from out of town were: REV. and MRS. ARCHIBALD of Colden; P.P. PERSONS and wife, H. PERSONS, CHAS. PERSONS, FRANK PERSONS, N. PERSONS, MR. SHEARES and wife, MR. BROWN and wife, MR. MEAD, MISS KATE MEAD, MISS MAY PERSONS, REV. SANFORD, A.F. BRIGGS of Bradford, Pa.; MISS MINNIE WILLIAMS of Freedom. About sixty guests were present.

F.L.WELLMAN and WM. WELLMAN, of Monona, Iowa, MRS. C. W. HARMON of Batavia, N.Y., DR. SCANLAN, of Mt. Vernon, Ohio, E.M. SHERMAN of Ridgeway, Pa. were in town yesterday attending the funeral of MR. A.S. WELLMAN. (1888)

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

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

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

NECROLOGY. JULIA WHITING HOWE, wife of ZAPHNA HOWE, residing at Graham’s Corners, died at 12:25 a.m. Friday, June 26^th, in the 71^st year of her age. MRS. HOWE was eldest daughter of LEVI and CHRISTINA WHITING, pioneers of this town, and was born in Genesee County, this state, January 6^th, 1833, and came to the town of Yorkshire with her parents in 1839. On June 23^rd, 1856, she untied in marriage with MR. ZAPHNA HOWE and two children CHAS. F. and WILL L. were added to the home. Some twenty years ago, at a critical period susceptible to the sex, a mental cloud came upon MRS. HOWE’S life that at desultory periods nullified social wife-like affection in her household, but notwithstanding that her life was ever brightened by extreme sympathy and tender care from an ideal, patient, loving husband. A most devout husband and two sons mentioned above, also two brothers: -- GEO. H. WHITING, the venerable court crier of Cattaraugus County, and MILO M. WHITING, ex-postmaster of Delevan, are left to mourn her going away. The deceased untied with the Delevan Baptist Church by baptism on Oct. 10, 1858 and had ever continued her membership. The funeral, very largely attended, was at her home Sunday June 28, REV. WARREN of the Delevan Baptist church officiating. The interment was at Mckinstry.

ATTY. HOWE DEAD. CHAS. F. HOWE was found dead in bed at the Farrand Hotel at Arcade Station at two o’clock yesterday Thursday afternoon. The cause of his death is unknown but it is presumed heart disease. Mr. Howe had been ill for some time, in fact his health had been declining for several years. His remains were brought to Delevan last evening and the funeral will probably be held on Saturday. (no year or date mentioned

EAST ASHFORD. PERLY RICH and wife were rejoicing over the arrival of an 8 pound baby girl born Feb. 12. –CHARLEY WHITMER visited in Great Valley recently. –J.H. ALDRICH and old and respected resident of this place passed away at his home Sund., Feb. 16^th. –BURT HOLLAND and family visited in Machias last week. –JOS. FOLTS of North Ashford on our streets Sunday. –M.E. HEDGES visited in Glenwood Sun. and Mon. –FRANK HADLEY is visiting in Springville. –WILL BURMASTER of Pleasant Valley on our streets Mon. –GLEN HAMMOND home from Salamanca over Sun. –GEORGE TUBBS found business in West Valley Monday. –MONTE BARNARD of Springville in town recently. –Wedding bells soon. (no year mentioned)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Death has again entered our community and removed from our midst an honored and respected citizen. Last Wednesday evening as he was sitting quietly in his home. MR. GEORGE H. WHITING suddenly was seized with severe pain in the region of the heart causing him to utter a sharp cry and then his head fell forward, he became unconscious and in a few minutes expired. So far as known up to the time of his being taken ill so suddenly he was in usual health. Many times had he been heard to say that when he went this was the way he wanted to go, not wanting to live and suffer and be a burden to anyone.

MR. WHITING was born in Middlebury, Wyoming County, N.Y., March 16, 1830. When he was 10 years of age he came with his parents to the town of Yorkshire where his home has been ever since. He was married in 1859 to MARY JANE CURTIS. He was for several years engaged in the furniture and undertaking business in this village in partnership with CHAS. H. MILLER.

He was a staunch Republican in politics and had long been influential in the councils of the party both in town and county. About 30 years ago he was appointed court crier which position he held continuously to the time of his death except for a period of six years.

He was a man of good judgement in business matters and his advice was often sought. Personally he was one of the most genial of men. Always cheerful, and having a kind word for all whom he met. Though old in years he always seemed young, always enjoying the companionship of young people.

He is survived by his wife and three children, MRS. GEO. E. BAILEY, JAY E. and EARL L. WHITING, and one brother, MILO WHITING, on daughter BELLE, died when a young lady and another MRS. D. P. LANGMADE, died about 10 years ago.

The funeral services were held from his late residence Sunday afternoon at one o’clock conducted by REV. D. C. IRWIN, assisted by REV. THOMAS BROWN. Interment at McKinstry.

A large concourse of people attended the services. Among those from a distance were GEO E. SPRING, N. R. WILLIAMS and LEE WILLIAMS of Franklinville; W. P. KYSOR and W. E. LITTLE of Machias; W. R. OUSTERHOUDT of Olean; W. B. HUGHES, wife and daughter; County Clerk C. A. MILLER, Sheriff D. H. AMES, Under-Sheriff E. E. WAITE, Asst. Clerk FRANK MERRILL of Little Valley; IRA NEWTON of Alden and THOMAS CROCKER of Sardinia; J. E. JONES and wife of Buffalo; MRS. W. B. EDSON and son of Arcade; JAS. DAY and MRS. ANDY CASHORE of Franklinville; ADELBERT COBB of Belding, Mich; NEIL WHITING of Defiance, O., MRS. BELLE PIERCE, Youngstown, O.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

MRS. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

MRS. ROBERT R. HAYES died Tuesday morning, April 23, at 5:30 o’clock, after a long illness. The funeral services were held from the Baptist Church were here yesterday and the interment was at McKinstry. She was a woman of noble character, and held the respect of all her acquaintances. She leaves a husband and two sons, who will miss her more than tongue can tell. They have the sincere sympathy of all.

END OF A NOBLE LIFE. MRS. ELIZABETH HOBART OLCOTT, widow of HENRY OLCOTT, deceased, died at her home on Mill Street in this village at 10 o’clock a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 30, 1902, at the age of 71 years. The deceased was stricken with paralysis a week previous from which she never rallied. The end came like the fading of a beautiful day. She leaves 4 children: CHARLES, of Elman, N.Y.: MRS. B. R. SMITH of Olean, N.Y.; GEORGE of this village, and MRS. ADA SCRYMGEOUR of New York City all of whom were all her bedside when the end came.

The funeral took place yesterday at her late home at 10 a.m., and at the interment was in Mapledale beside the grave of her husband. With the passing of MRS. OLCOTT an exemplary life is closed, the community suffers an irreparable loss and the children, although in middle life, are bereft of a friendship for which there is no substitute

The funeral of MRS. LAURILLA J. WILTSE was held in the Congregational Church April 12^th, 1900. REV. MCMASTER of Springville preaching a very excellent sermon. The funeral was in charge of A. L. PINGREY Springville. MRS. LAURILLA J. HADLEY was born in Vermont in 825 and at the age of 14, with younger children, was left without a mother. Her father came with his children to this place, where he died several years ago. LAURILLA was married to EMERSON WILTSE in 1857. They were both members of the Congregational Church, and during her long sickness she was always anxious to know how the church was prospering. The church and community have lost an excellent Christian Counselor. The husband and sister, MISS EVA J. HADLEY, have the sympathy of their many friends.

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

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

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

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

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

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

DANIEL KELLEY, who for many years was a resident of this township, died very suddenly Tues. evening the 22^nd at the home of AMBROSE HADLEY in the west part of town. MR.. KELLEY was 76 yrs. old but as active as a boy, having worked for MR. HADLEY at digging potatoes on the day of his death. After supper he sat down by the stove and lit his pipe to smoke while MR. HADLEY was at the barn doing chores. A little girl of the family noticed that something was wrong with him and ran to the barn to tell her father. On reaching the house MR HADLEY found him still sitting on his chair at the fire, but with his head thrown back and gasping for breath and by the time he could be placed on the bed he was dead.. Heart disease is supposed to be the cause. He leaves one son, DANIEL JR. with whom he made his home for the past few years.

The Death Angel that has hovered over the home of ABNER WESTOVER for days, months and years, came as a welcome messenger at 5 o’clock Tuesday morning, June 5, and bore away to its Maker the spirit of one who had suffered in bodily ailment for twenty-five years – a hundred deaths. ABNER WESTOVER was born on the WESTOVER farm in the town of Java, N.Y., 52 years ago, and was the second eldest of 4 children, namely: LEMON, of Greenville, Mich., MRS. ELMER FRANCIS of Chaffee, and PAUL J. of Java. At the age of 28 years MR. WESTOVER was stricken with hip disease and from that to the moment of his death misfortune manfully and his life is a shining example of what men can accomplish under circumstances that would crush many a strong heart. The deceased moved from Java to Delevan 11 years ago and owned a cozy home on Railroad Street. Eight years ago, he was united in marriage to MISS PERMELIA HOWELL of this village, who survives him. MRS. WESTOVER’S devotion was ever noticeable and his life was cheered by her kindness of nursing. The funeral took place from the Baptist Church June7th, yesterday, and REV. OLMSTEAD, ex-pastor of the church, of which the deceased was a member, officiated. Interment in Mapledale.

CARD OF THANKS: The family of the late MRS. LOUISE HOUGHTON sincerely thank all who aided them in their last sad duties for their loved one

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

One by one the somber visaged reaper is gathering Delevan’s pioneers to their final habitation. The latest of our old residents to hear the call was MR. TIMOTHY HITCHCOCK, who died on Sunday morning, Jan. 31, at the home of his daughter, MRS. EDWIN KILBURN, SR., near McKinstry. MR. HITCHCOCK had attained the great age of 88 years. For several years he has been confined to the house, a great deal of the time to his bed, and though a great care, has had the kindest attention and nursing at the hands of his daughter and family. MR. HITCHCOCK had lived in this town for many years and was very well known to our older inhabitants. His wife preceded him in death many years ago, of his children who survive are: EDWIN HITCHCOCK, ADELBERT HITCHCOCK, MRS. EMERETTA KILBURN and MRS. IRA WOODARD, all residents of this town, besides many grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. The funeral occurred at the home of MR. and MRS. KILBURN on Tues. at 12o’clock. REV. W.W. WARREN of the Delevan Baptist Church officiated. Interment at McKinstry.

MRS. MARTHA HOWLETT, who has been ill for some weeks, died Thurs. of last week at the home of her sister MISS ADELIA WELLES on East Main St. MRS. HOWLETT was about 64 years of age and had resided in Arcade for most of her life. She was a kind friend and neighbor and very active in religious work, being a member of the local M. E. Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband, DANIEL HOWLETT, and her sister, MISS ADELIA WELLES, and one brother who resides in Leadville, Colo. The funeral was held at the M.E. Church, Saturday, and the large attendance showed the high estimation of her friends and neighbors

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)

Card of Thanks: We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to the friends and neighbors and all who so kindly assisted during the sickness and death of our dear wife and daughter. CARL H. HEILER, MR. and MRS. JEFFERSON EVERTS.

The reportorial staff of the PRESS is weakened this week in the death of its “Forks” correspondent, MRS. CARL HEILER. MRS. HEILER was a newsy and faithful contributor and we indeed regret her loss and take this opportunity to extend our sympathy to the bereaved family.

YORKSHIRE: CATHERINE LOVE EVERTS, wife of the late JEFFERSON EVERTS died at the home of her son HENRY EVERTS Mon. morning, Dec. 11. MRS. EVERTS has been in feeble health for some months and since coming to this place had grown worse, but the case was not considered as very alarming til a few days before her death which was a surprise to her many friends. The past few months have been remarkably full of sorrow for this family. In March the youngest daughter of MR. and MRS. EVERTS died, MRS. KATIE HEILER, the following month the wife of HENRY was taken away after years of suffering and in July MR. EVERTS died after a short illness. Now the wife and mother has gone to join those so lately mourned for. There is left of the family one daughter, MRS. MILFORD HOWELL, and two sons, HENRY and BERT. Funeral was held from residence of HENRY EVERTS Wednesday at 11 a.m. REV. WARREN of Delevan officiating. Burial at McKinstry.

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)