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

A FORMER RESIDENT: A Meadville, Pa., paper has this to say regarding a former Delevanite: “MRS. HANNAH S. FOSTER died very suddenly at her home in Meadville last Friday night from heart disease. She had been quite poorly for some time but was able to be around the house and her sudden death was entirely unexpected and a great shock to her family and friends. MISS HANNAH S. NOURSE was born in Windham, Vermont, Jan. 5, 1832, and with her parents came to Cattaraugus County, N.Y., in 1833, where she was married to ALBERT FOSTER March 21, 1852. Three years later they moved to Bloomfield township where they continued to reside until 1891, when they came to Union City, and where MR. FOSTER died seven years ago. Eight children were born to bless their home, six of whom survive, namely; MRS. GEORGE W. CARROLL of Bloomfield; MISS IDA FORSTER of Meadville; MRS. BARRY CUMMINGS of Little Cooley; E.N. and F.A. FOSTER of this city and Mrs. FRED WILDMAN of New Castle. Two brothers, EMERSON NOURSE of Mapleton, Iowa, and HARRISON NOURSE of Delevan, N.Y., and three sisters, MRS. HENRY POTTER of Titusville; MRS. CYRUS SHREVE of this city and MRS. EMELINE SILL of Bloomfield, also survive her death. MRS. FOSTER was a woman of unusually kind and happy disposition, loved by all who knew her for her kindly ministrations and good deeds, and in her family thoroughly devoted to her. Funeral services in Meadville Monday at 11 a.m., REV. C.W. WILSON of the Congregational Church officiating. The remains were brought to Union City on train 12 and then taken to Bloomfield, where they rest beside the loved husband. REV. C. CONWAY officiating at the burial.

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.

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 her home in Delevan, on the 4^th inst., at 6 a.m., after a painful illness of 6 wks., MRS. HANNAH C. NORTON, wife of E.D. NORTON, aged 74 yrs. 3 mo, 8 days. Fifty –three years ago the 23^rd of Sept. last the wife & husband pledged to each other their love & affection while life should last. The vows then taken have faithfully kept & through a long & eventual life that love has never failed or grown cold, but has broadened , deepened & strengthened as the years went by. The life of the wife & mother has been one of those pure, unselfish lives of entire devotion to others, making her home a paradise for those she loved. She was permitted to live to see that her kindly teaching & Christian example had born abundant fruit, in bringing those she loved to serve & honor the Saviour in whom she trusted. Her mission ended, her work here completed, her Master calls, life’s drama ends, and the curtain falls on things earthly to rise again at the resurrection morn on scenes of celestial glory & eternal felicity in the Paradise of God. The deceased was born in Concord, N.Y., but had resided in this town a major portion of her life. The funeral took place at her late home on Delevan Street, Thurs. at 2 p.m., & the sermon was delivered by REV. SCOVILLE of the Baptist Church, assisted by REV. ROBINSON of the M.E. Church. Interment in Mapledale.

HARRISON NORSE. Death has again removed from the town one of its pioneers. HARRISON NORSE, a resident of this vicinity for near three-quarters of a century, passed to his final abode at a few minutes before ten o’clock, Friday evening, March 16, 1900. His farm on the Lake Road, occupied by his daughter, MRS. EUGENE PHINNEY, and husband, NORSE was a man unassuming in manner, yet possessing all those qualities that go to make an upright husband, parent, neighbor, and business man. He was esteemed highest by those who knew him best. In his younger years he built the saw mill now owned by MESSRS SCHOEPFLIN operated on which he died. Six children: EVERET, and EMERY of Anoka, Minn., ORRIN, GEORGE, DENNIS and MRS. CLARISSA PHINNEY, of Delevan, are left to grieve the loss of a father. The deceased was born in Windham, Vt., Jany. 19, 1821, and came to this town when seven years of age. The funeral took place in the Universalist Church at two o’clock Monday afternoon, REV. CROWELL, Christian pastor of Machias, officiating. The interment was beside his wife in Mapledale.

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

MRS. AMY WOOD NOURSE, wife of HARRISON NOURSE, died atone o’clock Saturday, Dec. 6, after a lingering illness resulting in heart failure. The deceased was born in 1826 and had been a resident of this town for more than 64 years. Although of a quiet and unassuming nature, she was a kind parent and was highly respected by all who knew her. The funeral occurred at the Union Church, Monday at 2 o’clock and was conducted by REV. J.M. FIELD of Machias. The interment occurred in Yorkshire Center Cemetery. (circa 1891)

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.