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In Memory of our Sister: Whereas, It has pleased our Heavenly Father to remove from among us our friend and sister in Christ, KATE WHITING, that in her death our church an community have lost a most earnest and affectionate friend and neighbor who was loved by all; that in her death the family have lost a dear wife and mother, who in her pure and noble life has left and example which they and all of us will do well to follow; that we tender to the grief stricken husband and son, ARCHIE, our deepest sympathy in this their hour of bereavement. Our loss is her gain. One more link has been broken from our fraternal chain. We had the pleasure of knowing our sister some years ago, and she had that same kind of friendly way then as in her last days. She was loved by her schoolmates, school and Sunday school scholars who have never forgotten the good advice she gave the, though it was a good many years ago and have grown to manhood and have families of their own. May we each remember her noble example. As we drop the sympathizing tear on her grave, may we so order our lives that when the angel of death calls for us we can fold our hands and say, “Thy will, not mine be done”. MRS. MARY PERSONS, MRS. NETT CHENEY

ANN GOULD WORDEN the subject of this sketch, daughter of DAVID and JANE GOULD, was born in Groton, Tompkins County, N.Y., Oct. 17, 1818, and died at her home in this village Friday, Feb. 19^th, 1892, in her 74^th year. She moved with her parents from Groton to her late home in this village when 16 years of age. In Feb., 1838, she was married to FREDERICK G. WORDEN and removed to Ashtabula County, Ohio, and two years later returned to what was then Delevan in this town. Forty-three years ago she moved to the old homestead where she died, and her husband died Sept. 14^th, 1863, leaving to her care three sons who survive her. In early live (sic) she was converted under the preaching of REV. H. N. PLUM(B?) pastor of the F. B. Church at Elton, and fourteen years ago she united with the First Baptist Church of this village. In the death of Mrs. WORDEN her sons are deprived of a mother, and the community of a much respected neighbor. The obsequies occurred at her late home Sunday, Feb. 21, and were largely attended. The interment took place in Yorkshire Center Cemetery.

Silent Tomb: Death has again visited our village and this time removed MRS. LOVISA FOX, wife of HARTLEY FOX. The end came an noon on Sunday the 8^th inst. (sic) Her age was 71 years. The deceased was born in Pike, N.Y., and was the daughter of JAMES and PHOEBE PHELPS. MRS. FOX had been ill with cancer of the liver for some time and her death was not a surprise. The deceased leaves a husband, one son, WM. FOX of Farmersville, and one daughter, MISS VIOLA FOX of this village. The funeral took place Tuesday at the Free Baptist Church at Elton, REV. PIERCE officiating. Interment in Elton Cemetery

OBITUARY: NANCY PHINNEY, for Seventy-six years a resident of this town, and probably the oldest continuous resident of the town, died quietly at the home of MRS. WILLIS PHINNEY on Delevan Street of Old age, Tuesday at a few minutes after 8 o’clock a.m. The deceased was born in Erie County, this state, in 1811 and was one of those steardy (sic) pioneers to which the present inhabitants of the town are greatly indebted, having aided in transforming the town from a dense wooded wilderness to one of beautiful homes and God-loving people. The funeral took place at her late home yesterday at 11 o’clock, REV. GILCHRIST officiating. Interment in Yorkshire Cemetery.

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 McKinstryWednesday, REV. MARKHAM officiating. Two newly-made graves side by side marks the last earthly abode of MR. and MRS. JOHN PHINNEY.

Card of Thanks: To the neighbors and friends, also the choir at McKinstry, who so kindly assisted us during the sickness and burial of our parents, MR. and MRS. JOHN PHINNEY, we wish to extend to you through the columns of the PRESS our sincere thanks for your many favors, and know that God will reward you for your kindness. THE CHILDREN.

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

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.

The funeral services of the late MRS. WEST, wife of HON. GEO. N. WEST, were conducted by REV. W.H. PECK. MRS. WEST had been a sufferer from cancer for a long time. Two years ago she underwent an operation by DR. PARK of Buffalo, after which the cancer began spreading rapidly resulting in her death on Jan. 7^th. Mrs. West was a woman whose Christian virtues were apparent to all. She was esteemed and loved by a large circle of friends, and her memory will be cherished by many a sympathetic words and deeds of kindness.

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

In the Morning of Manhood: “John is dead. Alas poor John.” Those were the sad words whispered about our village Saturday evening. They conveyed the not unexpected intelligence that MR. JOHN F. WADE, after a heroic struggle with the grim monster for eight long weeks, had succumbed to the inevitable. MR. WADE was born in Franklinville, N.Y., May 14, 1869. He was married to MISS MINNIE M. COBB of this place, Oct. 8, 1890. The deceased was a bright, active young man possessed of a hopeful disposition and loving heart, and success in both a social and business life would certainly have been his reward. He had been employed by the Dean & Spring Mfg. Co., of Franklinville since its organization, as book-keeper, and latterly as traveling salesman a position he occupied at the time of his demise. While on the road he contracted a cold which led to the complication of disease that medical skill could not conquer. A brief funeral service was held at home of MRS and MRS. C. C. PINGREY Tuesday morning and was conducted by REV. RICHARDSON of Universalist Church, after which the remains were taken to Franklinville on the train where services were held by REV. M. M. WATKINS, assisted by REV. RICHARDSON. The floral tributes from his employers, and the village fire department of which he was a member, and many friends, were profuse. His seemingly untimely death coupled with the face of a propitious marriage a little more than a year ago, and the bidding of a last farewell to a young, loveable wife and infant orphan, make his demise doubly sad. To the young widow and the infant orphan is extended the united condolence of our community. The interment occurred in the family plot at Mount Prospect, Franklinville.

CARD OF THANKS: MRS. MINNIE M. WADE, MR. and MRS. HENRY WADE, and MR. and MRS. C.C. PINGREY extended sincere thanks to all friends who so kindly assisted them in their recent bereavement.

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.

MR. EZEKIEL PINGREY was born in Rutland Co., Vt. June 21^st, 1800, and died at his house in Yorkshire Center, Feb. 6^th 1887, at 7:30 p.m. At the age of 17 he moved with his parents to Sardinia, Erie Co. N.Y. He was married to MISS HANNAH S. KINNE, Jan. 1^st, 1823, and in April following commenced housekeeping in Yorkshire, on the farm which was his home for 42 successive years. Coming here when this country was but a wilderness, he has witnessed all the changes from a pioneer life, to the comforts of today, and the many obstacles that beset the path of those trying to rear a house in this, then, new country, would have caused many more faint of heart than he to have become discouraged.

He had 9 children, 8 of whom are still living. One son residing in Massachusetts, The remaining four reside in Yorkshire. His wife died Oct. 20, 1872, and Nov. 20^th, 1873, he was married to MRS. MARY BURTON of Connecticut, who survives him. Nearly 40 years ago he united with Free Will Baptist Church at Delevan and was afterwards transferred to Yorkshire. The church disbanded some time after and he never again united with any church, but was always a regular attendant at religious worships. Although for some time, on account of failing faculties he was able to hear but little of the services, he was usually found at his place in church, and always led a strict Christian life. The members of his family are remarkable for their longevity. One sister being now 88 years old, and 2 brothers, one 83 and the other 80 yrs. His life and name have so long been identified with Yorkshire and its inhabitants, that his passing away will leave many vacant places beside those in the hearts of his family. Funeral services were held at his residence Wed. at 11 a.m., conducted by REV. D. E. BURT of the Baptist Church assisted by REV. A.H. SLINGERLAND of the M.E. Church.

A CARD: The family of MR. E. PINGREY extend their heart-felt gratitude to the friends who have so kindly assisted them in caring for and burying their dead.

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.

MR. HIRAM CHITTENDEN: In the death of DEACON HIRAM CHITTENDEN, which occurred at his lat home in this village Sept. 22, 1898, we lose one of the oldest settlers of the town of Yorkshire, --one of the few remaining pioneers by whose untiring energy & heroic fortitude in braving the perils of the forest, the hills & valleys have been changed from a wilderness to productive fields & pleasant homes. He was born in Herkimer County, March 3, 1809, & was one of a family of 10 children, who removed to Newark, Wayne County, about 1817. At 19 yrs. of age he came to this county, & was so pleased with it that he bought a farm & moved his parents onto it. Three years later he married MISS EMELINE PAYNE. About the year 1835 he became a Christian & joined the First Baptist Church of Sardinia, of which he was a member 23 yrs., when he united with the Baptist Church here & remained a member of same until his death. There were born to him 8 children, of whom 5 are still living: WILLIAM of Lansing, Mich., NEWTON of West Yorkshire, MRS. F.M. STEVENSON of Yorkshire. MR. CHITTENDEN’S first wife died Jan. 4, 1875, & he was married again in 1877 to MRS. SARAH LEONARD of Newark, N.Y., who still survives him. His funeral was held in the Baptist Church Sunday, Pastor J.H. GIRDWOOD preaching from the text “We have fought a good fight.” II Tim. 4:6-7-8. Interment at Mapledale.

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

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.

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.

Married –in Yorkshire Center April 25, 1888 by the REV. M. LIVERMORE, MR. MYRON E. FISHER to MISS ALTA A. PHINNEY, both of this village

MRS. BETSEY WHITING died at her home at McKinstry early Friday morning aged 76 years. The funeral was held at the house Saturday, Jan. 11^th at 1 p.m.. REV. PRESBY of the M.E. Church of Machias officiating. The burial was in the McKinstry Cemetery.

JOHN PHELPS. Full of health and strength today, dead tomorrow. Such was the manner in which Death approached MR. JOHN PHELPS of this village. Last week Friday, MR. PHELPS was actively employed by several of our village residents clearing the heavy weight of snow from roofs, opening drifted paths, and in other ways relieving the snow-bound. It was while thus engaged on the roof of the E.H. SMITH building on Main Street, Friday afternoon, not far from 3 o’clock, that MR. PHELPS suffered a paralytic shock and fell from the roof to the ground. He was assisted to rise by several who witnessed his fall, but was unable to move. He was taken to his home and a physician summoned, but he was unable to articulate, and soon lost all consciousness, passing peacefully away about 10 o’clock Saturday morning. One year ago last Thanksgiving Day MR. PHELPS had a slight shock from which he never recovered, and it is believed that the second, and last, shock was due partially to overwork and the severe cold. The community has seldom been so astonished as when the death of MR. PHELPS was announced on the streets; it was so entirely unlooked for.

JOHN PHELPS was born May 24, 1853, in the town of Yorkshire. On Dec. 28, 1878, he was married to MISS ALCINA SKEELS of Freedom, by REV. COOK of Elton. He was the son of HARVEY and CLARISSA PHELPS, his father dying in the army when John was 12 years old. Of his immediate family who survive, are his wife, daughter BLANCHE, son MERLE, brother CHARLES F., and his mother. The funeral occurred on Monday afternoon from the Baptist church, REV. CLARK, pastor of the Elton Freewill Baptist Church (of which deceased was a member) officiating, ably assisted by REV. WARREN of the local Baptist Church. Interment in Mapledale.

MR. PHELPS, while a unique character, was a man morally endowed, temperate, honest to a fraction, and always employed at something. He was a conscientious Christian and a firm believer.

GEORGE JENKINS, a young man who had been about Arcade for some time was struck by a train on the Pennsylvania Railroad early Tuesday morning and instantly killed. He was walking the tracks between Arcade and Chaffee at the time with a companion, JOHN DONAHUE of Varysburg, who was slightly injured.

The coroner was called and issued a verdict of death by accident in accordance with the facts. Undertaker PERSONS of Delevan took charge of the remains, which were badly mutilated.

The funeral services were held at the home of WILL JENKINS on the Sandusky Road Wednesday. Interment at Delevan

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CYRUS LEMUEL PAUL, son of MR. and MRS. LEMUEL PAUL, was born at Java Village, June 12, 1819. He was married to MISS RACHEL PROPER, Sept. 13, 1840. Ten children were born from this union, two dying in infancy. Seven children are now living, HIRAM of Strykersville; SARAH PFIFFERLING, of East Aurora; ORRIN J. of Buffalo; ROSE FREEMAN of Java Village; CYRUS of Holland; ELMER A. of Arcade; and RACHEL SHEARLING of Marble Springs, besides these he leaves one brother HOMER J. PAUL of Michigan, also many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His wife preceded him to the great Beyond, dying September 2, 1904.

For 88 years he lived on one farm in Java Village. He early joined the Congregational Church at Strykersville, of which he was a faithful attendant. He never failed in having grace asked for before meals, and always observed family prayers. He has been confined to his bed since April 17^th, and has borne his suffering without complaint. He was ready to go to the land beyond our sight, often praying to be released from this earth. He died on August 11^th, aged 93 years, 2 months lacking one day, the oldest man in Arcade.

Funeral services were held at the Baptist Church at Java Village, on Wednesday at 1:30 o’clock, REV. W. R. BLACKMER of Arcade officiating, assisted by FRED CHUBB of Java Village. Interment in Java Village Cemetery.

MRS. OWEN STACY was born in the town of Colden, Erie Co., N.Y., Feb. 10, 1882. Married to WM. B. STACY Oct. 22, 1839, and died in Delevan, Jan. 14^th, 1904. A loving wife and mother has gone to rest but hose who mourn for her have the blessed assurance that she died as she lived with the love of God in her heart. The separation from her beloved companion, with whom she had spent 62 years of her life, was to her a grief from which she never recovered. During the 2 years which have elapsed since his death she had gradually failed, and was seemingly only waiting for the summons to join the loved ones gone before.

The first years of her life were spent in Machias and East Aurora, then Yorkshire center (now Delevan) became their permanent home. Although she was a woman who spent most of her time at home, she was always ready to aid her husband and in sympathy with him in whatever he undertook, and was thus identified with many good works. She was the mother of 2 children; WM. H. STACY, who died in 1869, and MRS. LAURA STACY BURNS of Delevan, who cared for her with tender lovingness during her declining years. Two aged sisters and one brother survive her. The funeral services were conducted by F. A. PETERSON, pastor of the M.E. Church, on Sunday, Jan. 17^th, at her late home on North Main Street. Interment in Delevan Cemetery

Died, June 8^th, HAROLD WILLIAM, infant son of MR. and MRS. ERWIN PINGREY. Scarcely had the little life began, ere the Lord called him to eternal rest. But little life in our hearts, and then took him to Himself… On Saturday the precious remains were laid to rest in beautiful Mapledale, in the little grave made sweet with evergreens and roses.

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.

EDWARD PERRYMAN, 73 years of age and for many years a resident near the Block School House suffered a paralytic stroke Tuesday at 5 p.m., and died Wednesday, the day following, at 12 p.m. The funeral will occur today, Friday at 11 o’clock at his late home. The interment will be at Yorkshire.

MRS. MARGARET PERSONS of Yorkshire, N.Y., died at the home of her daughter, MRS. ETTA GOODSPEED, in the village of Yorkshire, January 3, 1903, in the 77^th year of her age. MARGARET DECKER was born at West Falls, N.Y., April 12, 1827, and was united in marriage to her bereaved husband, MR. TRUMAN PERSONS, in 1855. Four daughters were born to them, three of whom –MRS. ETTA GOODSPEED of Yorkshire; MRS. IDA WHEELER of Protection, and MRS. LOUISE ELLS of Colden –live to mourn the loss of a faithful, loving mother. When she married (at 27 years of age) twelve brothers and sisters gathered about her; only three remain: JOHN DECKER of Bellevue, Mich.; DENSMORE DECKER of West Falls, N.Y.; and MRS. ELIZABETH WHITNEY of Holland, N.Y. A nephew, JOHN ELLS of Buffalo, and a niece, MRS. CLARA TIDD of Colden, are among the immediate relatives. The funeral services were conducted at the daughter’s home by REV. F. A. PETERSON of Delevan.

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.

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

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.

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.

--HERSCHEL PEABODY, son of REV. and MRS. PEABODY of this place, who with his regiment, has been stationed in New York for some time, is now ordered to Key West, Fla. The company will remain there for a few weeks only, when they expect to serve in the army and his parents and friends here hope his service will end before the regiment starts for that distant clime.

Resolutions: Inasmuch as it has pleased our Heavenly Father to remove by death from our ranks of the Grand Army and from Howell Post, one of our number, Comrade JOHN D. PATTISON, Resolved—that Howell Post extend their sympathy to the bereaved family of the deceased. Be it also Resolved—that the Charter of the Post be draped in mouring for a period of 30 days and a copy of these Resolutions be spread upon our minutes. – E. J. RUNYAN, M. J. CRANDALL

MR. PITTS C. BARTRAM was born May 18^th, 1810, in the state of Vermont. He died at noon, Sat., March 12^th, 1904, making him nearly 94 yrs. of age. The funeral was held Thurs. morning, March 17^th, at 10 o’clock at his late home, REV. PETERSON, his pastor, officiating. The remains were taken to Millville, N.Y., his former home, for interment. MR. BARTRAM, or “Uncle” BARTRAM, as he was familiarly called by those who knew him best, had been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church for 70 years, and it was a fact he was proud of and would often relate in connection with his testimony in the prayer meetings. The church was very dear to him and although in the 90’s, he was, up to the past year, a very regular attendant at all services. He had been a subscriber and reader of the New York Christian Advocate from the time that paper was founded in 1836. He was a staunch Republican, and had voted at every election since that party was born – a record which but few can equal. He was at first a Whig, but when the Republican Party came into existence, immediately gave it his support. He never scratched his ticket, but always voted it straight. He was a man of firm opinions, and when he was convinced that anything was right, nothing could shake his conviction. MR. BARTRAM had lived in Delevan 12 years. He enjoyed fair health, and had it not been for the extreme cold and the icy walks during the present winter, would willingly have made his usual trips to town for the mail and to attend church. He selected his text and the hymns he wished used at his funeral and made all other arrangements for the same. A year ago MRS. BARTRAM preceded her husband to the home beyond, and since that time his daughter-in-law has cared for him. Of his immediate family surviving, are a son, C. S. BARTRAM, of Minneapolis, Minn., and a grandson, BERT BARTRAM, of Buffalo. The family was a prominent one; his son, the late V. H. H. BARTRAM, many years ago founded the paper known as “The Sixteenth Amendment,” in Buffalo, and was a well known and popular temperance orator. MR. BARTRAM’S familiar figure will be greatly missed, especially by his co-laborers in the church.

THE FORKS: KATIE EVERTS HEILER: KATIE J. EVERTS, daughter of JEFFERSON and CATHERINE EVERTS, was born at Masonville (town of Yorkshire) Dec. 5, 1879. She was married to CARL HEILER Feb. 2, 1898, and died at West Yorkshire, May 18, 1905. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband, and infant son, GRANT E., father, mother, one sister MRS. EVA HOWELL of West Yorkshire; two brothers, H.C. EVERTS of Yorkshire and E. B. EVERTS of Waterford, Pa., besides a host of friends who loved her for a bright disposition and cheerful spirit. The funeral was held at her late home at West Yorkshire on Mon. May 22, REV. WARREN officiating. Interment at McKinstry. MRS. HEILER, with the exception of a year at North Collins, has always lived in the vicinity of West Yorkshire, and the large attendance at the funeral was a complimentary tribute of the esteem in which she was held.

From same article:

--MR. ROY CHITTENDEN of this place was a business caller in Pratham Sat.

--MISS SUSIE SAMPSON of Yorkshire visited at GEORGE GREATWOOD’S Sun.

--MISS ANNA WICKMAN visited her parents Sun.

--MRS. HENRY LOWE of Delevan is nursing the infant son at C. H. HEILER’s.

--MRS. MATILDAS BEASOR who has been caring for MRS. P. A. WARREN of Yorkshire has come to her brother CARL H. HEILER’S to stay an indefinite time. MISS MAMIE FULLER has taken her place at MR. WARREN’S

--MR. JEFFERSON EVERTS hasn’t been so well the past week.

--CLYDE SPROUL and JAY TITUS were at C. H. HEILER’S on business Wed.

--Those from out of town who attended MRS. CARL HEILER’S funeral were, MR. and MRS. ROY BURROUGHS of New Albion; MR. BERT EVERTS of Waterford, Pa., MR. and MRS. EUGENE HOWELL of Java; MR. and MRS. CORYDON PINGREY, MR and MRS. (clipping ends)

YORKSHIRE (1905): --MRS. HENRY EVERTS nee GOULD died at her home in this village Fri. night, June 9^th, of consumption, succeeding a period of illness covering several years. Her age was about 39 years. She is survived by a husband and two brothers. The funeral was held from her late home here on Mon. June 12, REV. WARREN officiating. Interment at McKinstry. MRS. EVERTS has passed most of her life in West Yorkshire and Yorkshire and numbered the whole community among her friends, who extend sympathy to the bereaved family.

--A son was born to MR. and MRS. FRED STOCKING Wed. evening.

--MRS. HARRIET HOUSE, a widow lady living alone, suffered a stroke of paralysis last Sat. night, and is now very low. A niece from Rushford is caring for her.

--CHAS. BIGELOW of Buffalo is moving his store building, formerly occupied by JOHN WURTENBURG, to Arcade Station, and will there remodel it into a hotel.

--DAVID HOPKINS received a painful injury while in Eagle Tues., caused by his horse rearing and falling backward onto him. His family were summoned and his injury is quite serious.

--MR. and MRS. J. AUSTIN of Bliss are guests at HYMAN DAY’S

--MRS. MAY STEVENS and daughter FLORENCE from Bay City, Mich., were guests of MR. and MRS. SYLVESTER FORD the latter part of last week.

--FRANK PIKE, wife and daughter of Centerville were Sunday guests of the (clipping ends)

THE DEATH ROLL:

--CECIL WILLIAMS, whose illness we noted in our last issue, died at the home of his grandfather, JOHN WILLIAMS, Mon. evening, April 13^th. CECIL was the only son of WILLIAM WILLIAMS and is survived by a father, mother and two sisters besides his grandparents, MR. and MRS. JOHN WILLIAMS. The funeral services were held from the home of his grandparents of Wed. Interment at Freedom. The family have the sympathy of all in their great affliction.

--GEORGE TURNER died suddenly at the home of his daughter, MRS. A. YARRINGTON, on Mon., April 14^th. Funeral services took place from the home of his daughter on Thurs. REV. THOMAS BROWNE, pastor of the First Baptist Church, officiating. Interment in Mapledale. MR. TURNER had lived nearly his whole life in this vicinity and was known to nearly every man, woman and child for miles around.

--JOSEPH PERRYMAN, formerly a resident of this town, but for the past few years a resident of Sardinia, died on Tues. April 14^th. He is survived by a widow and six small children.

--MRS. BLITON, wife of THOMAS BLITON, died suddenly Wed. morning. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 1 o’clock at her late home and at 2 o’clock at the church.

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

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

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

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

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