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MEMOIR: DWIGHT H. ROBINSON was born in the town of Yorkshire in 1841, died September 12, 1911. He was united in marriage to HELEN G. WHITE September 22^nd, 1863. To them were born two sons, EDGAR D. ROBINSON of Holland, N.Y., and HUGH E. ROBINSON of Washington. He was twice married. His second marriage was with MRS. CAROLINE ROSIER who survives him. He was a member of the M.E. Church of Delevan. For the last year and a half he has been in poor health. On Sept. 12^th, he entered into rest. The funeral services were held in the M.E. Church at Delevan, Sept. 14^th, 1911, G.O. FISHER of Machias officiating, assisted by W. L. MOORE of Delevan. Interment at Delevan by the side of his wife, HELEN, who died March 5, 1894.

Two Newly-made Graves, Side by Side: The grim reaper is getting in his deadly work in the PHINNEY family. In just one week from the time JOHN PHINNEY was laid to rest in the little cemetery at McKinstry, his wife was cold in death at their late home. Bronchitis and pneumonia. The deceased was a kind respected neighbor, and her sudden death seems deplorable. Her age was 62. The funeral was held at McKinstry Wednesday, REV. MARKHAM officiating. Two newly-made graves side by side marks the last earthly abode of MR. and MRS. JOHN PHINNEY.

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.

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.

MRS. ELVIRA MASON: MRS ELVIRA CHEESEMAN MASON was born at Lerayville, Jefferson County, N.Y., June 23, 1817, the third of eleven children. Her father was ABNER CHEESEMAN, a farmer, for many years a resident of the town of Freedom. He was a son of ANSON CHEESEMAN, who served throughout the Revolutionary War, a lineal descendant of ANSON CHEESEMAN who left England for America in time of the persecution of the Protestants. Her mother was NANCY BALL, a daughter of NATHANEL BALL, also a Revolutionary patriot and soldier, a brother of COL. BALL of New Jersey. On her mother’s side she was descended from a family of pious and intellectual Huguenots named SALEE who came to America as the refuge for persecuted and afflicted Christians. Her parents lived at Alexandria, N.Y., until her 12^th year. It was here that she gained most of her education and where she manifested ability of a high degree so early in her life. At ten years of age she could recite Lindley Murray’s Grammar, the entire book without a single mistake. At one time a prize was offered in her Sunday school for the highest number of verses recited. She did not gain the prize for another girl gave a few more verses; her number being 78. She had through life a remarkable memory. To the last day of her life she could and did recall and state events accurately both in regard to recent and former happenings. In 1829 her father moved to Rutland, N.Y, where were formed some of the happiest associations and friendships of her life. In March 1834 he came with his family to Freedom, Cattaraugus County, N.Y. They moved in wagons and occupied two weeks in the journey through northern and central New York. She taught two terms of district school in her own town. April 22, 1841 she was married to MR. JOHN MASON. For several years they resided in Franklinville, Farmersville, and Yorkshire Center. In 1852 they moved to Shongo, and the next year to Springs Mills, Allegany County. They lived there nine years. There were six children, four sons and two daughters. In 1862, MR. MASON moved to Beaverdam, Pa., where the youngest daughter was given up to death at less than seven years. The two oldest sons, one at twenty and the younger at the age of 15 ½ years, enlisted and served three years in the Civil War. The older was a member of Co. E, 130 N.Y.S.Vols., afterwards the famous First N.Y. Dragoons, and the younger was also a private in the Twelfth Pa., Cav., afterwards in the 1^st Ill. Light Artillery. Both came home invalids from toil and privations endured for their country’s glory. In 1864 MRS. MASON joined the Presbyterian Church at Beaverdam and on removal the following year to Edinboro, Pa., resumed membership in the First Presby. Church in that town. In 1872 the family returned to this town where they have since held a residence. Her last sickness was a brief duration. She leaves a daughter and two sons. The funeral services took place at her late home on Saturday at one o’clock, REV. W. B. ROBINSON of the M.E. Church officiating. The interment was in Mapledale cemetery.

UNBALANCED: A ripple of excitement prevailed at 10 a.m., Wednesday, caused by the announcement that JAMES W. WHITE was dying. He occupied a room in the rear of the Edson building opposite the hose house. J.S. MURPHY’S seed warehouse is in the front part of the Edson building. At 9 a.m. MR. MURPHY entered his store and heard WHITE breathing heavily. He called loudly at his door, but no response. The sounds n WHITE’S room being unusual MURPHY summoned W. B. EDSON and the two forced an entrance. There, lying upon a couch, was the prostrate form of Mr. White, suffering, evidently, from an excessive dose of opiates. Medical assistance was quickly summoned, and DRS. FISHER and PRESTON and W.B. EDSON applied artificial respiration until 5 p.m., at which time he could breathe irregularly without assistance. Two hours later he was moved to the Hotel Jackson, but despite comfortable surroundings and close attention, he gradually sank, and expired at 4 o’clock a.m., Thursday. The deceased was born in Canada but in his youth moved to the town of Yorkshire and grew to manhood at McKinstry. He was 59 years old and unmarried. In his bachelor quarters in the Edson building was found a letter written by him evidently but a few moments before he took the fatal narcotic. In it he said in substance that he was tired of life and sought to end his earthly existence, and bade his friends good-bye. The letter provided for the distribution of his personal effects. It could be interpreted as being written by a person mentally unbalanced. The Coroner was summoned but deemed an inquest unnecessary. WHITE had a history:-During the great plunge in the Pennsylvania Oil excitement in the early sixties, at Pithole and Rouseville, he was a prominent figure. His business transactions in those days, in the places mentioned, netted him a fortune, and at one time he was looked upon the wealthiest man this town ever sent out. But fortune was fickle. His business property at Rouseville was swept away by fire, and this, followed by the collapse of the oil boom, left him practically penniless. During his prosperous years he was generous to a fault, and ‘tis said he never known to send anyone, deserving, “empty-handed away.” During his lamentations in late years he has been heard many times to say, “Had I now what I have given to charity I would be well off.” The sudden loss of his fortune partially unbalanced his mind, and that, coupled with the excessive use of narcotics, rendered him a wreck both physically and mentally, which condition led up to the seemingly rash act of terminating his earthly career by his own hand. He was a man temperate and moral in his habits, esteemed by all, and his sad fate casts a gloom over many old-time friends. The funeral will occur Saturday at one o’clock at the home of his sister MRS. E. J. RUNYAN on South Main St. Interment will be in Mapledale.

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

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

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

Died-- On July 27^th, TERRY MORRIS Funeral at 1 o’clock Friday at the Baptist Church, sermon by REV. J.M. FIELD of Machias. He leaves a wife, and seven children to mourn his death. (1887)

THANKS: We wish to express our thanks for service rendered, both at home and at the church, during the illness and death of husband and father. Our hearts are filled with gratitude to the members of both Phillips Post of Machias and Howell Post of Delevan, for their service and presence, also to the invited choir. MRS. I. L. KELLER, MRS. CARRIE MYRICK

Yorkshire: AN ESTEEMED PIONEER LAYS OFF THIS MORTAL HABILIMENT: MR. HENRY MARSH was born in Rockingham, Vermont, Nov. 22, 1820. He was one of a family of six children, four of whom survive him: GEORGE MARSH and MRS. ANNIE SIMMONS of Jessup, Ia.; MRS ELIZABETH MARKS, Eldorado, Ia.; MRS. EMILY CRITTENDEN, Freeville, N.Y. He came to this town with his parents in 1827. In 1848 he was married to MISS LUCINA SUTTON, daughter of the late EUGENE SUTTON of West Yorkshire. MR. and MRS. MARSH celebrated their golden wedding on Feb. 24, 1989, something that but few are privileged to do. He is survived by his wife, son EUGENE and daughter, MRS. LETTIE VANOCKER, one daughter dying in infancy. MR. MARSH was a man highly esteemed in town for his many good qualities of heart and mind, and his family have the warm sympathy of a large circle of friends His death occurred Saturday, Nov. 19^th, from a disease which baffled physicians. The obsequies occurred at his late home, Nov. 21, conducted by REV. J. SAYLES of East Aurora, from the words “Let not your hearts be troubled.” Interment in Yorkshire Cemetery.

HIRAM MOSES MILLER: In the very morning of his manhood, the bright, promising life of “HINA” MILLER has vanished. A telegram on Tuesday morning conveyed the sad announcement that he had passed away on the evening previous. About five months ago HIRAM went to Worcester, Mass. to complete a course in college, and while there was stricken with scarlet fever. Despite the efforts of the most skilled he sank inch by inch, and after more than four months of careful nursing in the hospital in that city, surrounded by his parents and all that wealth could command, he sank into the last long sleep. The deceased was the only child of HON. and MRS. CHARLES H. MILLER and was in his nineteenth year. While attending Delevan High School he made many friends by his bright open countenance and winsome manner, hence a large delegation of pupils from the Delevan school will attend the obsequies, which will take place in the M.E. Church at Yorkshire at one o’clock this (Friday) afternoon. Interment will be in Rural Cemetery at Arcade.

OBITUARY: ELSIE BEATTIE CADUGAN was born in Wales, N.Y., Nov. 24, 1844. In May, 1864, she was married to ELGENE W. READ. Four years later she was converted under the preaching of DR. W. V. R. BLIGHTON, and joined the Methodist Episcopal Church. In 1879 the family moved from Java Village to the Yorkshire Center, now Delevan, with those business, social and religious interests they have been identified ever since. In the death of this most estimable lady, not only the family and the church, but also the community, have suffered a severe loss. While looking after the interests of the home as a faithful wife and mother, her generous Christian impulses led her to do for others, and her life was crowned with abundant good works. Her prominent trait of character was fidelity to duty; not duty performed in one direction only, but along all lines. So her life had a symmetrical cast, and her absence will be felt in many places. Especially will this be true in the home and in the Church. The Divine service, whose obligation to attend she most sacredly kept; the Sunday School work, where for 21 years she was a teacher of the same class of young ladies; the Junior Epworth League, of which for the past five years she was Superintendent; the Ladies’ Aid Society, where she was either the honored president or one of its prominent workers, and the social gatherings at church or home, where her pleasant smile and guiding hand brought pleasure and profit to all, --in all these places she will be sadly missed. As is well known, MRS. READ had little hope of recovery, and was fully prepared to go. Although eager to live, she bowed in submission to the Divine Will, and went home trusting in Him who said, “Lo, I am with you always, even unto the end.” The funeral services were most beautiful and impressive. The M.E. church was crowded to its utmost capacity with people from far and near who respected and love the departed. Prayer was offered by REV. JOSEPH CLARK of Machias. The pastor, REV. W. B. ROBINSON, read from the appropriate words found in Mark 14:8, “She hath done what she could.” Hymns selected by herself were beautifully sung, and amid a profusion of lovely flowers, the dear dust was borne away to its quiet cemetery home in Mapledale. We shall miss her, but we sorrow not as those who have no hope.

JOHN MALONE, a farm hand employed by JOHN NAPIER of Machias, committed suicide Saturday by shooting himself in the abdomen with a rifle. Despondency was the cause. He will be remembered by our village people as he was employed by J.S. MURPHY three summers ago.

MEMORIAL: For the first time, death has entered or ranks, and we are called to mourn the loss of our honored brother, REV. S. D. MORRIS. Ever foremost in temperance work, he transferred his membership from the Yorkshire Center Union to ours immediately upon our organization. The hands so often lifted in prayer for a blessing upon our work, are now folded over a still heart; we shall hear no more form his lips the stirring words of appeal, the solemn warning to the drunkard. He has heard the “well done” of the Master. He is walking the streets of the New Jerusalem, with no fear of being pained by the sight of an inebriate in his pathway, or a saloon at his right hand. The cause of Christ in Holland lay very near his heart. On his death bed he did not forget it, and only regretted that his days were few, because there was so much to be done. “Being dead he speaketh.” His example, his influence is drawing us away from the stains of sin, from the bondage of Satan and leading us to the hills from whence cometh our strength; to the Saviour who is waiting to receive us. While we mourn the loss of this dear brother, we feel, that he was a member of our Union and ever interested in its work. We are glad of the example of his blameless life, glad that we have called him friend. May all present be as well prepared for the Master’s summons as was he. “Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord.” –Holland W.C.T.U.

RESOLUTIONS: At the last Covenant meeting of the First Baptist Church of Holland, Feb. 5, 1887, the following resolutions were passed; Whereas, It has pleased God to remove from our midst our beloved pastor, REV. S.D. MORRIS and, Whereas, He was so efficient in his work as a servant of God, ever ready and willing to sacrifice self interests for the advancement of the cause of Christ, which he loved so well, therefore, Resolved, That this church tender their heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved family and friends in the loss of a kind husband and father, a devoted Christian and beloved pastor, and while we mourn his loss, let us bow in submission to the divine will, knowing that our loss in his gain, and strive to say, “Thy will not ours be done.” Resolved, That our church be draped in mourning for 30 days in honor of this memory. Resolved, That these resolutions be recorded in our Church book, and printed in the Aurora Advertiser, Olean Times, and Yorkshire Press, and a copy sent to the bereaved family.

In the Noonday of Life: To-day’s Wyoming Co. Record: The community was shocked Sun. afternoon last to learn of the sudden death of MRS BERTHA FRANCIS, wife of our townsman J.H. FRANCIS,. MRS. FRANCIS was taken sick only the evening before and remained unconscious until her death. Parturition was the cause. BERTHA STRONG, daughter of MR. and MRS. E. J. STRONG, was born in Delevan, N.Y. Feb. 21, 1864, and resided there until her marriage to MR. FRANCIS. They were married Jan. 17, 1884, and since that time have resided in this village. Two children, IVA MAY age 9, and MABEL, age 6, are left to morn the loss of a kind and loving mother. MRS. FRANCIS was beloved by all and was a devoted, loving, and faithful mother and wife. The funeral was held Wed. at 1 p.m., REV. JOHN A. SAYLES of Aurora officiating. The interment took place at Mapledale Cemetery, Delevan. The floral offerings were numerous and rich. The pall bearers were V.C. BEEBE, II, J. BEARDSLEY, WM. PUGH, R.S. WHEELER, H.J. MCNAIR, AND J.H. SMITH. A large number of our people accompanied the procession to Delevan. The RECORD unites with all the friends and neighbors in extending sympathy to MR FRANCIS and family in this sad affliction.

HIS LAST ROLL CALL: ANDREW MARTIN KELLER was born in Alexander, Genesee County, N.Y., March 19, 1830. During the early part of his life he lived in Detroit, Mich., where he mastered the mason’s trade. From there he moved to the town of Yorkshire. In 1854 he was married to LOUISA I. WHITNEY, with the exception of a few years. He has spent the greater part of his life in the town of Yorkshire in the village of Delevan or what was known for many years as Yorkshire Center. In 1862 when Pres. Lincoln called for 300,000 men, he heartily responded to the call. In the Universalist Church in this village, on the eve of Aug. 5, 1862, MR. KELLER enlisted under CAPT. HARRISON CHENEY, Co. D. 154 Reg. N.Y. Vols., he being the 2^nd man to enlist; an honor held sacred to memory. He engaged in battle at Fredricksburg, Chancelorville & Gettysburg. The 1^st day’s fight at Gettysburg he was taken prisoner, the beginning of starvation. He was then marched to Bell Isle prison, & from there to Andersonville, where the horrors of prison life began. He remained there 16 mo. & 20 days. From 120 lbs. in weight he was reduced to 72 lbs.—not from sickness, but from starvation. After being without food or water for 3 days, MR. KELLER was taken to Milan where he was exchanged. He was then sent to Annapolis, Md., where he received a 30 das furlough. He returned to camp & remained there until honorably discharged. MR. KELLER departed this life March 4, 1900, at twilight. After 6 weeks of suffering he passed peacefully away. He leaves a wife, one daughter, MRS. CARRIE MYRICK, & 3 grandchildren; also 1 brother in the west, and 1 nephew, W.J. PARKER, of Cadiz, N.Y.

The funeral was largely attended, many from Machias being among the number. REV. FAIRCHILD of Ripley Memorial Church, Buffalo, officiated. Interment at Mapledale

HELEN MCKOON, daughter of REV. D. W. and J. Y. MCKOON, was born in Ellington, Chautauqua County, June 18, 1854, & died in Sugartown, August 12, 1894, after a short illness of 12 hrs. In early life she taught school, always gaining the respect & love of her pupils, not only on account of her Christian example, but also on account of her rare gift of attracting children to her. She gave up teaching school & although not their teacher she as their leader was always in touch with the little ones, & so her magnetic influence over the young as felt to the time of her death. Her great aim in life was to lead others to Christ. When asked if the constant coming & going of school children did not interrupt he rin her domestic affairs, she answered, “Yes, sometimes I feel that I cannot spare the time, but I must not lose my hold on children as I should if I put them from me.”

Her strong characteristics were justice –justice in criticisms of any dealings with others, unselfishness, striving always to make others happy, & thoroughness doing to the best of her ability whatever her hands found to do. A woman – Bringing comfort unawares, Out of little daily cares.

How hard it is to understand why a woman like this in the meridian of life, should be taken in the prime of her usefulness; her life, like the joys of youth, was too bright, too beautiful to last. Aug. 16, 1891 she was married to S.E. SHERMAN, who survives her. Her loss will be keenly felt by the members of Freewill Baptist Church of this place of which she had been organist & active member for years. She was an energetic worker in the A.C.F. society & also leader of the Sugartown Choral union & in all efforts to further the Master’s cause & help uplift humanity. Her last testimony was, & always was, she wanted to “be in just the right place where she could best do her Savior’s will;” & we believe that she is in that place today, “Walking in the beautiful sight of God,” which was the last song she sang at the covenant meeting. God grant that we may all be found walking in that light.

(1898) HENRY L. MARSH passed to the Higher Life from his home in Yorkshire, Nov. 19, lacking only 3 days of being 78 yrs. of age. MR. MARSH was born in Rockingham, Vt., Nov. 22, 1820, & came with his parents to Yorkshire when 9 yrs. old. Excepting a few months passed in Iowa, he has lived continuously in Yorkshire from early boyhood. He married LUCINDA SUTTON, Feb. 24, 1848, and she, a son, and a daughter survive him. It is hard to write of uneventful lives. __lives that are not tragedy, but just a slow moving drama, full of daily care & daily duty; and yet we seldom think that this little, dull play, curtained by the cradle & the grave, may be full of heroic deeds & gemmed by star points marking duties well performed.

And such was the life of this man now wrapped in the dreamless sleep. Nature folded him in her last embrace, man cannot place his finger on a dishonest act performed by him. To live for over three score years. & ten, & have such verdict rendered by those with whom his life has been passed, is better than to receive the applause of multitudes for some brave deed performed on the battle field. It is so easy in the world of small commercial acts, to take advantage of every trick of trade, & thus be called a shrewd business man Henry Marsh scorned such business methods & preferred loss rather than profit won by mans that the most scrupulous could not approve. And so this man, standing so many yrs. over the balance, & the yard stick was unconsciously a hero, building slowly a character that should live long after he had crossed the threshold of the “Silent Land.” Again the domestic side of MR. MARSH stands as a shining example to the community. In these days of easy virtue he stood steadfast as a rock of old-fashioned fidelity, believing that the vows spoken at the alter were sacred vows, --binding “until death doth us part.” To him they were vows to be kept in public & private, & so the hand that he clasped when young manhood was full of rosy dreams, never grew old & wrinkled to him, & the last clasp, --the last look of love, were as warm & tender as those given the girl wife over 50 yrs. ago. Can there be heroism greater than this?

Politically, MR. MARSH was a Republican of the old anti-slavery type; & when that party was born amid troubled scenes, & counted but few adherents, he was ready to uphold its principles, --ready to sacrifice everything for its success. And this spirit marks all his life, viz:--unswerving fidelity for what he believed to be right. When once he had placed his standard on a principle of truth, argument or persuasion could not move him no more than money could buy him.

Thus he fought intemperance & all kindred evils with the zeal of a reformer. He never hesitated to strike a blow, no matter what the personal consequences might be, if he deemed it right; & this very spirit but kept within him the spirit of youth when his limbs were weak & faltering & his eyes were growing dim.

In religion MR. MARSH was an agnostic. He never tried to grasp the unknown & unknowable. He never did an honest deed or virtuous act expecting credit in the books on High. His creed was simple, viz: Doing, helpfulness, & she gladdened his heart; made his life full of health action, gave him a nature sunny as the cloudless morning. Sickness could not dim it. Business failures & reverses could not darken it. And so this man, set apart by Nature, to be one of the quiet, unknown heroes of the world, lived his honest, virtuous, temperate life as naturally, as simply as brooklets flow or meadows blossom with blue forget-me-not. Such life is a little poem, set to unwritten music & the community is richer, better for it. –W.

NAPOLI: Death of CHARLES BARRETT & MRS. JOHN MORRILL It is with sadness that we note the death of CHARLES A. BARRETT, one of our most respected & promising young men, which occurred Wed. shortly after 4 p.m. at the home of his parents in this place. He was born Dec. 14, 1867, consequently was 2 yrs. and 16 days of age, & was the youngest child of SIMEON & EMILY C. BARRETT. He had been ill with consumption for some time but of late had failed rapidly, & his death was not unexpected. His childhood days were spent on a farm in this town, but being ambitious to become a fine scholar, & by this be able to lead a useful life, he at an early age entered Colgate Univ. at Hamilton, but the condition of his health would not permit him to remain there until he graduated. At the early age of 12 he became a Christian & joined the Baptist Church at Randolph, where he has ever been an active, honored member. His life, although short, has been one of honor & nobility, & his life’s greatest prize was in endeavoring to serve his Heavenly Master, & to know the comfort & happiness of his family & friends. He leaves his aged parents & 2 brothers, REV. FRANK C. of Oneida County & WILL H. of East Randolph, & a large circle of friends & acquaintances who join with these to mourn the departure of this truly noble young man. The funeral was held from the M.E. Church at East Randolph on Sat. Jan. 2, & the large number of sympathizing friends told of the esteem in which he was held.

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.

Died, at his home, March 13^th, 1900, MR. BARTLET MOOTY, aged 79 years. He has been in feeble health for some time. He was stricken down with paralysis and medical aid was of no avail, and he fell asleep – that sleep that knows no awaking. The funeral was held Friday, the 16^th, at his late home. Three years ago his beloved companion was called away and he was left to mourn the loss of a kind wife. The blow almost overcame him, but the kindness of his dutiful children cheered and sustained his feeble steps. He leaves nine children. He was an affectionate husband and kind father and a good neighbor.

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.

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.

MUNSON WILLIS’ War Record. Elmwood, Tuscola co., Mich., June 1. Editor Cattaraugus Press: Will you kindly allow an old soldier to write up the war record of MUNSON WILLS, and old resident of your vicinity and have it appear in your paper?

MUNSON WILLIS enlisted in the 105^th N.Y. State Vol. Infantry. His battles were at Cedar Mt. Rappahannock Station, Thoroughfare Gap, Bull Run, Chantilla, Va., South Mt., Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorville, Gettysburg, Cold Harbor, Bethsadia Church, white Oak Swamp, Petersburg, and Weldon R.R., Va. The 105^th and 94^th N.Y. regiments were consolidated in the spring of ’63 and from that time on were drilled as skirmishers. Therefore, our regiment saw hot fighting on the skirmish line. Co. H. and Co. K. were thrown out on the skirmish line and Cold Harbor on or about May 20, 1864. The next day, in reliving the old skirmishers, three of Co. H’s boys and three of Co. K’s boys were missed and left in the dense foliage of the woods. It was about 4 o’clock in the afternoon we were flanked on our left. Not knowing that our right and left flanks were exposed, we were attacked unawares on our left by the killing of MIKE COFFEE of Co. H.

MUNSON WILLIS, HENRY ADAMS, LEANDER MORSE of Co. K., and two of Co. H. rallied by fours. By this time the enemy had gained our rear. At the distance of not over 10 feet a Reb. Fired at WILLIS, but on account of the thickness of the bushes, missed. Instantly bringing his gun down to a load, WILLIS, taking in the situation at a glance, with a single leap landed square with butt of his rifle on the top of the Reb’s head, crushing the skull and breaking his neck. We left Comrade COFFEE and three of the enemy dead on the field. We fell back about 40 rods and regained our lines. WILLIS, after we had after we regained our lines, said he would have struck that Reb. If he had spoiled his gun.

Yours, SERGEANT LEANDER S. MORSE, CO. K, 94^TH N.Y. STATE VOL. INF.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

MRS. MARIA WINCHESTER, wife of the late WM. LEONARD WINCHESTER, died at the home of her daughter, MRS. ROSS C. MARKHAM, of Buffalo, on Monday, February 17, 1919, in the 76^th year of her age. MRS. WINCHESTER was the daughter of the late CARPENTER and MARIAH BULL of Yorkshire, and was born on the farm now owned by ORRIS CARD on June 25^th, 1843. She was married to WM. L. WINCHESTER Feb. 29, 1860. He died March 24, 1899. They had lived the most of those years in the town in which they were born. The first few years were spent in Grafton, Ohio. Eight children were born to them, four of which survive, MRS. CORA MARKHAM of Buffalo, N.Y., MR. WM B. WINCHESTER of Dale, N.Y., MR. CLAYTON H., of Bergen, N.Y., and MRS. LOIS SPRING of Linden, N.Y. She also leaves 16 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers and 2 sisters, MR. LESTER BULL of Sardinia, MRS. HANNAH RICE of Iowa, MRS. ROSETHA BEAOR of Glenwood, N.Y., and MR. ELISHA BULL of East Aurora, beside many friends and relatives to mourn their loss. She was a woman with good Christian character, always ready to do a kindness for anyone needing help, a hard working-woman as long as she had her health.

On December 3, 1900, she married WINFIELD C. WINCHESTER, a cousin to her first husband. He died on Dec. 5^th, 1916 and was buried at Attica, N.Y. Since then she has been with her children. She expressed her desire to be with her husband in Buffalo when the last summons came; it seems her prayer was answered, as she had been staying with her daughter since November last. She returned to Buffalo on Friday morning, very feeble and passed to the Beyond on Monday about 3:30 p.m.

The funeral services were held at her late home in Buffalo, Wed. afternoon at 2:30 o’clock, REV. HARVEY C. BREAM, pastor of the Disciples Church of Christ, who has been a great comfort to her in the past two years with his consoling words of cheer and prayers…CLAYTON, her youngest son, accompanied her remains to Delevan, where she was laid at rest beside her first husband and four babies gone on before. Owing to sickness her other children (clipping ends)

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

MRS. HIRAM ROWLAND died at his home in Delevan on the morning of July29th, 1902, after months of suffering with brain trouble. He was born June 10^th, 1825, in the town of Ashford, N.Y., and was married to CATHARINE MAYBEE of Galen, Montgomery Co., N.Y., Jan.14, 1842. He is survived by his wife, and 4 sons—JAMES, of West Valley; LESLIE of Machias; FRANK of Buffalo; EDWARD, of Franklinville; and one daughter, MRS. JOSEPHINE COBB of Machias. One daughter died before their removal to this town form Ashford, which occurred nearly 30 years ago.

MR. and MRS. ROWLAND united with the Free Will Baptist Church of Ashford and were active workers in that church as long as they resided there. Upon their removal to Delevan, they withdrew from the Ashford Church and united with the First Baptist Church in this place, in which MR. ROWLAND filled the office of Deacon for many years, and was honest and upright in business transactions. A man of strong mind and retentive memory, much respected by all, his familiar figure will be missed form our streets. The funeral was held from the Baptist Church here on Tuesday, at 1 p.m., with sermon by REV. W. S. WARREN.

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

In Memoriam: On Thursday, July 5, 1900, MRS. ESTHER BEMENT, nee TWITCHELL, was called by her Heavenly Father to her home which He had prepared for her. MRS. BEMENT as born at Concord, June 1, 1846. At the age of 27 she was united in marriage to ALBERT BEMENT of Springville. MRS. BEMENT has lived for 20 years in Glenwood, where she has won the love and esteem of all. Even the children of this village feel the loss of their kind, cheerful, and sympathetic friend.

Her special mission was in Sabbath School work. For 2 years she has been a patient sufferer, and although experiencing the most intense pain, she never murmured, but trusted in God’s infinite wisdom. Her example of patience is one that will not soon be forgotten in this vicinity.

She is survived by her husband and 6 children, one sister and 2 brothers, and her many months of suffering were cheered by the constant care and devotion of her family, who will always remember the advice and instruction of this patient, loving Christian mother. She was ready to go, and although we mourn her loss, we feel she is at rest and at home. The funeral services were held at the Glenwood Presbyterian Church, of which she was a member. REV. McMASTER of Springville officiated. Interment at Springville.

HAKES BRIDGE. MRS. LOUISA FRYE VAUGHAN died at her home in this place Sept. 17, 1900. She was born at the old FRYE place near Zoar, Aug. 15, 1825. Her father JOHN FRYE, was an old pioneer. She resided with her parents until her marriage to LEVI VAUGHAN. They came to their place on the hill about 54 years ago. MRS. VAUGHAN has been in poor health about 6 years, the last 2 or 3 having been confined to her bed part of the time. She bore her illness patiently to the end. It may be truthfully said that she was a dutiful wife and a very indulgent mother. She leaves to mourn her loss an aged husband, two sons, JAMES of Lockport, and JOHN of this place. Two sisters and two brothers, besides 5 grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins The funeral was held at the residence Sept. 19. REV. MCMASTER officiating. Interment at the FRYE Cemetery, near Zoar.

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.

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.

MARY STRONG MURPHY: MARY CATHERINE STRONG was born in the old fort at Fort at Fort Herkimer, N. Y. 82 years ago last April, the 21^st day. She was the eldest child of JOHN and CATHERINE STRONG. Her marriage to JACOB MURPHY, who died in 1865, resulted in the birth of one child, JOHN S. MURPHY, of this village. The deceased, with her husband, moved to the farm adjoining the village on the north, where she died, 52 years ago. Therefore, she had lived on the same farm, in the same house and with the same surrounding, for more than half a century.

MRS. MURPHY was not only a kind and indulgent wife and mother in her own home circle, but she was ever regarded as a sort of sister of mercy and in many of her neighbor’s households in cases of trouble and sickness, and she has been present in the capacity of nurse, and the initiation into this life of many of our present residents, in fact, she has officiated in some families even unto the 3^rd and 4^th generation. In the earlier days of this village’s history trained nurses were scarce and MRS. MURPHY’S kind, motherly aid and counsel was ever cordially accepted. And what makes her life seem more beautiful is the fact that these kindly services were performed without recompense, or even the thought from her, of any remuneration whatever. Her life was has truly been worthy of emulation. MRS. MURPHY departed this life Wed. afternoon, July first, at 1:25 o’clock. The funeral will be held today (Friday) at the Universalist Church at 2 p.m., REV. H. P. MORRELL of Buffalo officiating.

MRS. CLAPHYRA TILDEN RYDER passed to the higher-life from the home of her son ADELBERT D. RYDER, in West Yorkshire, August 13, at the advanced age of nearly 78 years. MRS. RYDER had been in poor health for nearly 3 years but bore her affliction with a true Christian patience. MRS. RYDER was born in the town of Phelps, Seneca County this state, Oct. 24, 1822, and at the age of 5 years, came to this town with her mother, MRS. HANNAH McKINSTRY TILDEN and 2 brothers, SAMUEL of California, and the late DANIEL S. of Machias, and located near her grandparents, PAUL and BETSY McKINSTRY, at McKinstry Hollow; the latter are likely well remembered by the elderly M.E. people of that vicinity, where they were earnest workers in the upbuilding of that denomination. Two of their sons, WILLIAM and PORTER, becoming clergymen of that church. At this place her early school days were spent until they moved to Arcade, and at Arcade in 1847 she was united in marriage to WILLIAM RYDER of the town of Sardinia. Since her marriage she has lived during the greater part of the time in this town. Her husband passed away 12 years ago and since his death she has lived with her son, ADELBERT, where by their thorough industry and economy, they had gained a comfortable competency, and where comfort and kindness could be given her in her declining years. MRS. RYDER was possessed of a kind and benevolent disposition and was always ready in her home, where she was best known, with a helping hand and a heart full of loving kindness for all. The funeral took place at her late home and was largely attended and many beautiful flowers were brought as tokens of respect. The burial took place on the family lot in Sardinia, by the side of her husband. REV. MACKLIN of the M.E. church officiated.

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.

AGNES SNELL WILCOX: MRS. JOHN WILCOX died Jan. 18^th, 1907 at the home of her daughter, MRS. SUMNER MORSE. ANGELINE SNELL was born May 23, 1820, and was married to JOHN WILCOX the 14^th of Sept., 1842, who died two years ago last April. She has since made her home with her daughter. Four children were born to MR. and MRS. WILCOX, two of whom died in infancy. Fifty years ago they moved to this town from Orangeville, Wyoming County, N.Y., and had since resided here. MRS. WILCOX leaves to mourn her loss two daughters, MRS. PHOEBE ANN SHERMAN and MRS. SUMNER MORSE; also four grandchildren. Her trust was in the Lord and she was ready and willing to go. The funeral was held at her late home Sunday at 11 a.m. and was conducted by REV. TIFFANY of Delevan. Interment was in the McKinstry Cemetery beside her husband.

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.

OLIVER WOODARD, aged 60 years, died on Sunday, Feb. 18, at 2 p.m., of consumption, at the house of his nephew, ELON WOODARD, who occupies the IKE BEACH farm three miles west of Delevan. The funeral took place Tuesday at 11 a.m. and the sermon was by REV. MASSEY of the M.E. Church. Burial in the family plot in Sardinia Cemetery.

FUNERAL OF Baby MITCHELL: -Received too late for this issue.-

The body of little ELSWORTH VAN MITCHEL arrived here on the train, Tues. morning of last week, and was take to the home of MR. FRED VANVALKENBURG, where a funeral service was held in the afternoon by the REV. L.H. MASSEY, pastor of the M.E. Church. Baby MITCHEL was the son of MR. AND MRS. GEO. MITCHEL, now of Clarksburg W. Va. MRS. MITCHEL was the daughter of MR. AND MRS. A. V. VANVALKENBURG of this place, and she and MR. MITCHEL have many friends here who greatly sympathize with them in the removal of their dear little ELSWORTH, born at this place in July a year ago. A number of friends attended the funeral service and accompanied the remains to the cemetery where the body was laid to rest.

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.