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ALICE J. LANGMADE: After one long weary year of declining health MRS. ALICE J. LANGMADE, wife of DANIEL P. LANGMADE, died at a few minutes after three o’clock on the afternoon of Friday, Feb. 11^th. Death had hovered over her enfeebled from form for weeks, and she, as well as her friends, realized that the end was but a few days distant at most. Conscious until the very last, she passed away singing—though scarcely audible, --a favorite hymn, “O! Happy Day.” She expressed no fear of death, but on the contrary longed for the final moment when she would be released from her suffering. Calm and reflective were her last days, --so much so that she dictated every possible arrangement for her funeral, even to the pastor’s subject. “At Rest,” The deceased was born in the town of Oakfield, N.Y., forty-six years ago and come with her parents to this town but when an infant. She was the eldest child of GEORGE H. and MARY J. WHITING, and was united in marriage to DANIEL P. LANGMADE, October 15, 1868. One year ago her lungs began to give way, and that, with a complication of other diseases, baffled medical skill and her decline was gradual. The funeral took place at the Universalist Church, Tuesday, the 15^th inst. At noon, and consisted of a prayer by REV. THURESSON of the M.E. Church, and a sermon by REV. I. K. RICHARDSON, pastor of the Universalist Church, Titusville, Pa., a former pastor here. Her remains were deposited in the family plot in McKinstry Cemetery, which adjoins the farm on which many of her happy girlhood days were passed.

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

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

Death of REV. LANGMADE: REV. N. F. LANGMADE died suddenly at East Otto Thursday (yesterday). The funeral is announced for Saturday, tomorrow, at the Baptist Church in this village at 1 p.m.

NATHAN FOLLETT LANGMADE: The death of REV. N.F. LANGMADE, briefly announce in last week’s issue, took place at his late home in East Otto on Wednesday evening, July 26, 1899, at about 6 o’clock. The end came suddenly. He was walking in the field back of his home, when heart disease overtook him and he fell lifeless. The deceased was born in the town of Yorkshire, in the house now occupied by DANIEL BISHOP, seventy-four years ago. At an early age he experienced religion, and when only eighteen he erected an amateur pulpit in the now abandoned school house in the Cheney district. For two years his young ministerial efforts were confined to that neighborhood. Persistent efforts resulted in ordination in 1859 and his work in the Baptist pulpit was crowned with success. He was a member of the 154^th N.Y. Volunteers and followed that regiment for two years, both as a private and chaplain. He preached in Delevan a long time, at one period six years in succession, and in other places an equally unbroken period. He was highly esteemed by everybody, both saint and sinner, and his memory will long be cherished. Of his family there is left a widow and one daughter. His remains arrived overland on Saturday and the funeral took place in the Baptist Church at one p.m. sermon by REV. SCOVIL. The interment was in Mapledale. And as the earth closed over one who had given more than half century to the expounding of God’s Word and the uplifting of mankind, a spirit seemed to whisper, “Well done, good and faithful servant.”

Cards of Thanks: We would respectfully tender our friends and neighbors our sincere thanks for their sincere thanks for their kind assistance and sympathy shown us during our recent affliction, the illness and death of our dear grandson, OMER LANGMADE. REV. N. F. LANGMADE and family

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

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.

JOHN LAMPMAN, of Ashford, died last week Tuesday and was buried last Thursday. Mr. LAMPMAN was 101 years old, a cancer being the cause of death.

EDWIN E. ROWLEY died on March 22^nd, 1899, at the home of his daughter, MRS W. H. CHEESEMAN, in Gainesville, Wyoming County, N.Y., where he has resided for the last 5 years. The deceased had attained the advanced age of 92 years, 4 months and 19 days. Three years ago last November he suffered a severe stroke of paralysis, from which he only partially recovered, remaining, in a great measure, helpless. The 3^rd of last Feb. he suffered a second stroke and from that time he gradually declined until his death. He was born at New Lebenon Springs, Columbia County, N.Y., Nov. 3, 1806. He was the 3^rd of a family of 7 children and his father, ISACAR ROWLEY, died at the early age of 43 years, leaving EDWIN at the age of 15 to care for the family while his elder brother attended college. At age 22 he was married to JOANNAH TOMPKINS of East Chatham, Columbia County, N.Y., who died July 7, 1889. The deceased was the father of 7 children of whom 4 daughters and 1 son survive him. They are: MRS. LOUISA A. BARRUS of Pike, N.Y., MRS. HELEN M. CHEESEMAN of Gainesville, N.Y., MRS. MARILLA A. DENNIS, Eureka, Mich., MRS. ALICE N. LILLIBRIDGE, Carterville, Mo., and EDWIN THOMPKINS ROWLEY of Delevan, N.Y. He lived in the town of Yorkshire, Cattaraugus County, for nearly 55 years. He was a member of the Continental Drum Corps & accompanied them to Pittsburgh & Louisville to attend the G.A.R. Encampment. He was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church at Elton, N.Y. for many years & lived a consistent Christian Life. He was always cheerful & of a happy disposition, making friends wherever he went, as was duly attested in the short but impressive services at Gainesville and later at Elton, where his old neighbors & friends paid their last respects. His remains were laid to rest in the beautiful Mapledale Cemetery at Delevan, N.Y. on Saturday, March 25^th.

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.

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

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.

EUGENE LINGENFELTER died at the residence of JAMES MILLER on Thursday of consumption of the blood, aged 47 years. He was a son of he late JOHN LINGENFELTER of this place. The funeral exercises took place from the Methodist Church on Sunday, REV. SIMMONS officiating.

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.

Matrimonial. A Buffalo Man Weds One of Yorkshire Center’s Fair Maidens. A quiet and happy wedding occurred Tuesday morning of this week at the residence of the brides sister MR. and MRS. W.H. SMITH on Regan St. in this village; the contracting parties being MR. ARTHUR U. BONSTELL of Buffalo, and MISS LUCINDA A. BAILEY, youngest daughter of N. F. LANGMADE and was witnessed by a few near relatives of the bride. The bridegroom formerly resided at Great Valley but is now connected with a commission house of Buffalo in the capacity of cashier and bookkeeper. The newly married twain will reside in that city

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.

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.

GEORGE LANGMADE, eldest son of the late L.D. LANGMADE, died at his home in Oberlin, Kansas, Feb. 1^st aged about 51 years. MR. LANGMADE had been a great sufferer for some time from consumption and paralysis. He was born in McKean County, Pa., and at the age of 4 years came to Delevan with his parents, residing here until about 1884 or 1885. He is survived by a widow, JENNIE KNIGHT, and five children, two boys and three girls. He also leaves one brother and three sisters, all residing in the west. The deceased was a nephew of MR A. J. LANGMADE of this village. (no year mentioned)

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.

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

MRS. N. LUX is visiting relatives in Buffalo

MRS. REV. LANGMADE DEAD: MRS. LUCINA LANGMADE, widow of the late N. F. LANGMADE, died at Otto Tuesday morning. The funeral will take place from the Baptist Church in this village today at 11 o’clock.

SARAH HAINES BOLTON, wife of ALBERT BOLTON, died Sunday, May 4, at 1 o’clock a.m. of diptheria and paralysis of the heart, at her home two miles northwest of this village. She had been ill but two miles northwest of this village. She had been ill but two days and was, previous to this time in robust health.. The deceased was born in Erie County, this state, and was 45 years of age. She leaves a husband and two children. The funeral rite was held at her late home, REV. N. F. LANGMADE officiating; the interment at McKinstry.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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--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)

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

A dear mother who has watched our every footstep for more than a third of a century is no more. We stayed by her bedside and watched the dim spark of life flicker and fade until the last ray had vanished …MRS. WM. PIXLEY

MRS. HARRIET WRIGHT PIXLEY, wife of LUCIUS PIXLEY, of this town, died at the home of her son HIRAM PIXLEY, near Graham’s Corners in the west part of town, Wed. Sept. 6^th, about 4 a.m. Cause of death, a general breaking down, incidental to advanced years, her age being nearly 83. MRS. PIXLEY was born in Bethany, N.Y., and was married to LUCIUS PIXLEY over 60 years ago. She was the mother of 9 children, five of whom survive, namely: NEWEL PIXLEY of Bloomington, Ill.; WILLIAM, HIRAM and FRANK PIXLEY, all of Delevan, and ELSWORTH PIXLEY of Buffalo. Her husband also survives, together with may friends. Barring a few years passed in Darien, N.Y., nearly the whole of MRS. PIXLEY’S life had been spent in this vicinity. The funeral will be held at the home of her son HIRAM, today (Friday) at 1 p.m., in charge , the pastor of the Christian Church at Machias, REV. LOUCKS and burial will be in Mapledale, Delevan. We hope to give a more extended notice in our next issue.

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.

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

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