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

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.

Necrology: Another veteran has finally been mustered out. On Friday morning last, WILLIAM COMSTOCK was found dead in his bed, though he had retired in usual health. The immediate cause of his death was heart failure. He leaves a wife and four children. The funeral was held at the house, Sunday, REV. E.B. OLMSTED officiating, and his remains were consigned to their final resting place in the McKinstry Cemetery by the hands of faithful comrades.

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

Resolutions: The Machias and Yorkshire Sunday School Association in assemblage at Yorkshire last week Wednesday, passed the following resolutions: --Whereas, it has pleased Divine Providence to remove from our midst by death our beloved sister, MRS. ELSIE B. READ, who was a most efficient helper in Sunday School work, and a constant attendant on this association, we desire to hereby express our sorrow in the loss which we have sustained, and unite in our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family. Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family to the deceased, and to the Cattaraugus Press for publication. W.B. ROBINSON, JOSEPH CLARK, MRS. M. OLMSTED, Com.

“In the Midst of Life We Are in Death”: The above scriptural sentence was seemingly never more forcibly demonstrated than in the sad, sudden & deplorable death of DENNIS E. ARNOLD. Thursday evening of last week MR. ARNOLD was not feeling well. Friday morning a physician was summoned. He sank steadily, yet rapidly, and at twenty minutes after 1 o’clock on Monday, June 26^th, all that was mortal of an honored citizen, a devout Christian, and loving husband, had vanished. A council of physicians was had Monday morning and his disease was determined inflammation of the bowels accompanied by kindred afflictions, death being hastened by heart weakness. The deceased was 34 years of age, universally known and highly esteemed. He had been a life-long resident of this vicinity, & for 10 years had credibly filled the position of head salesman in the store of Messrs. E.W. READ & Co. At the time of his death he was Town Clerk, & Superintendent of the Baptist Sunday School, positions in which he displayed much nobleness of character. A wife, one 5 yr. Old daughter, a mother & 1 brother survive him, a babe of 1 year having preceeded him in death a short time ago; -the deceased in delivering a brief address to his Sunday School on Children’s day, in referring to his sad bereavement, with tear dimmed eyes, said, “We do not know who will be the next.” Sad, indeed, is the thought that he is the next to pass that portal of death. The obsequies occurred at the Baptist Church Wed. at 2 o’clock & were conducted by the Pastor REV. CUNNINGS, assisted by REVS. BLAKELY OLMSTEAD and DAY. The floral offerings were profuse, a “tent” of roses, in the background of which appeared the initials, “K.O.T.M.”, contributed by Center Tent Knights of the Maccabees, of which the deceased was a member being most conspicuous. The remains were accompanied to their final resting place in the Delevan Cemetery, by the members of Center Tent, K.O.T.M. and the Baptist Sunday School, the funeral being very large.

Horrible Holocaust!: At twenty minutes before one this Fri. morning, the cry of fire was sounded in the streets of Delevan. The dwelling of WILLIAM SNYDER on Forest Street was on fire and 2 lives were perishing in the flames. Quickly Star Hose Co., appeared upon the scene and in 20 minutes 2 heavy streams had extinguished the last spark. At the breaking out of the fire MR. SNYDER was seen to appear on the front porch and cry “fire” and then re-entered, presumedly to rescue his wife. He never returned. As soon as it was possible men made their way into the burning building and a horrible view met their gaze. In the pantry, on the floor, partly clad, lay the lifeless form of MR. SNYDER, while in the next room, the bedroom….was the burning form of MRS. SNYDER stone dead.

The fire evidently caught from a defective chimney and had been smouldering for some time for people passing at 10 o’clock the evening previous perceived in that vicinity a odor of burning pine. The victims of this most horrible occurrence were in their 70’, hence somewhat feeble – in fact MRS. SNYDER had for some time been unable to walk without assistance. The coroner will likely be summoned this morning.

“REMARKS:” The dwelling is half burned down; DENNISON OLMSTED was first at the hose house; The fire had gained a good headway yet how quickly it wilted!; The village needs an electric fire alarm. It would cost less than $100.00; GEORGE E. SMITH and FRED VANVALKENBURG did sentinel duty morning; ROB. THOMSETT was badly burned about the face in attempting to rescue MRS SNYDER; Poor old BILL. He always fought fire protection, little thinking it would prevent his remains being cremated.

(1902) A Minneapolis paper announces the death of ELYAH STRONG, a brother of MESDAMES OLMSTED and CHENEY of this village. The end came July 11, and was the result of a surgical operation. His age is 74 years.

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.

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.

Resolutions of Respect…(by Franklinville Lodge, No. 626 F. & A.M., signed by LUCIA L. RANDALL, L.A. CORTHELL, and J.M. FIELD, Com. And by Machias Council, No. 182, R.T. of T. signed by H.G. BUTTON, MRS. J.C. CRADDUCK, and MRS. M.N. ORNE, Com., also HENRY VANAERMAN, D.S. TILDEN, and W.A. JOSLYN, Com.)

PROTECTION: Married in Arcade, N.Y., Oct. 21, 1868, by REV. C. COLGROVE, MR. EDWIN J WARD and MISS SARAH ORR, whose house has been in Protection, N.Y. for nearly 32 years. Also by the same clergyman, at the above mentioned home in Protection, March 14, 1900, MISS L. INA WARD their only daughter, and MR. ADDISON O’DELL of Chaffee. Congratulations of friends and ever well wishing to the bridal pair, who on their return from a two weeks’ excursion will make their home in Chaffee.

MRS EARL OLCOTT DEAD. The news reached Delevan last week of the death of MRS. MARY OLCOTT, wife of EARL H. OLCOTT, at their home n Peru, N.Y., Tuesday, January 30^th. The funeral was held February 1^st at that place. MR. and MRS. OLCOTT were residents here for more than 20 years, living on Mill Street. About a year ago they sold their home here, and last April, went back to their former home at Peru. MRS. OLCOTT was in poor health when she left Delevan and had been gradually failing ever since. A strange coincidence is that she was born, married and died in the same house. MR. OLCOTT has the sympathy of many Delevan friends in his loss. (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.

MRS. FRANK OYER of Springville, a former resident of this place, is in the hospital at Buffalo where she underwent an operation last Tuesday…

MRS. SILPHINA REMINGTON, widow of BELA REMINGTON, deceased, departed this life on Feb. 11, 1913, aged about 85. When people died only good things are said of them and that is as it should be; the bad, if any forgotten. But nothing but good could be said of MRS. REMINGTON. Her patience, sweetness and deeply religious nature have always been shown through her long life of hard work and many trials, though much of brightness also fell to her lot in the love and reverence of husband ARTHUR REMINGTON, of Delevan, four daughters, MRS. EVAN R. DAY, now visiting in Kansas, MRS. EDITH RICE, MRS. MABEL STARKS, who resides in children and many other relatives. One sister, MRS. LOVISA FISHER, resides here while others of her family reside at a distance

JOB ALLEN, an aged resident of this town, died of pneumonia at 1 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 7^th, at his home in Masonville. The funeral is announced for today (Friday) at the McKinstry Church and the burial will be at that place. He leaves a wife and foster-daughter, MRS. DELLA OLCOTT.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

MR. and MRS. STUART B HOPKINS…celebrated their 10^th anniversary on Mon. evening, Dec. 29. Ten years ago, on Dec. 29, 1892, MR. STUART B. HOPKINS, who had come to our village from East Aurora, to act as principal of our school, won for his bride MISS GERTRUDE A. GOO, one of Delevan’s most accomplished and highly esteemed young women…Last Mon. evening about 50 guests assembled at their home to do homage… At a little after 6 o’clock MR. and MRS. HOPKINS, accompanied by MR. and MRS. DWIGHT J. DAVIS (whose 4^th anniversary also occurred on this date) took their places as they did a decade ago. REV. WARREN however, at this time took the place of the late REV. E. B. OLMSTEAD, who ten years ago was the officiating clergyman. In the course of his remarks, REV. WARREN cited the facts that of the number present ten years ago, several have been called to the home beyond, among whom were REV. OLMSTEAD, (as mentioned above), and MISS ELLEN BRAND, the bridesmaid. MISS ANNA RUNYAN, who played the wedding march then, present on the former occasion then have since married, and upon the whole, time was wrought many changes…The guests enjoyed a solo by MISS MERNIE MILLS, a quartette by MR. and MRS. HOPKINS and MR. and MRS. DAVIS, a piano duet by Mesdames HOPKINS and DAVIS, while at intervals during the evening MR. E. R. BROWN furnished several lively airs on the violin accompanied by MRS. HOPKINS and MISS DARTE at the piano…Receiving with MRS. GOO, were MISS NELLIE DAVIS and MRS. CHAS. STRONG. Many gifts, from tin and china to silver and gold, were left as mementoes.

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.