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

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.

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

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

MISS NANCY L. CHENEY at Rest: MISS NANCY L. CHENEY, who suffered a paralytic stroke two months ago and has been confined to her bed since that time, died at seven o’clock p.m. Saturday, May 27, 1899. The deceased was the only surviving member of the family of WELLS and DEBBY CHENEY and had reached the age of 67 years. Many years of the best part of her life were given to the support and care of her aged parents. She possessed more than ordinary literary ability and was a pleasant and entertaining writer. The deceased was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church for twenty-five years,, and was always a worthy member. She was esteemed also, by the masses for her pure womanly character. The funeral took place in the M.E. Church at one o’clock, Monday of this week, and was conducted by the pastor, REV. W.B. ROBINSON, who preached from a selection found in John 14:2-2. The interment occurred in Mapledale.

Card of Thanks: MR. and MRS. WILLARD ROBINSON desire to extend their heartfelt thanks to their many friends and neighbors, who so kindly assisted them during the recent illness and death of their little daughter.

“The Pure in Heart Shall See God.”: MRS. HELEN G. ROBINSON died of typhoid fever at her home on North Main Street, in this village at an early hour Monday morning, March 5^th, ’94, at the age of forty-eight years. The deceased was the daughter of FINIUS WHITE, and formerly resided at McKinstry. During her abode in this village she had gained many warm friends who are grief-stricken at her seemingly untimely death. She was a member of, and an ardent worker in the Methodist Church, and a teacher in the Sunday School, hence her death is keenly felt. The funeral services were held in the Union Church Wednesday, REV. FAIRCHILD, her pastor, officiating, and was largely attended. Interment in Mapledale

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.

--Died at her home Sept. 16, 1899, MRS. GEORGE ROGERS, after a long and painful illness. She was fifty years of age, She experienced religion three years ago under the preaching of REV. STRAIGHT and has walked with her Savior daily. Never did she murmur during her sickness. She bowed in humble submission to God’s will. When in health, she gave an hour’s work each day to God in doing some church work or some kindness to the poor. She was an earnest church worker, a teacher of twenty little pupils. She was a kind friend and neighbor and her place can never be filled. Friday last she was taken worse and on Saturday night at eight o’clock, the angels came near and bore her precious soul to its God. The funeral was held Tuesday, Sept. 15, REV. STRAIGHT officiating. She leaves to mourn her loss a husband, one son and one daughter, and a host of friends who are heartbroken ‘neath the dreadful blow. “The household band is broken, and she was the first to go; The band must one day be riven, Someone must be first, you know. But link by link it will join again, An unbroken band in heaven.”

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.

MORTUARY: ROSANA HITCHCOCK, wife of TIMOTHY HITCHCOCK, was born in the town of Warsaw, March 7, 1821. She was united in marriage to TIMOTHY HITCHCOCK July, 1844. To them were born six children, five of whom are now living, one dying at the age of six years. The living are: EDWIN, LUCIUS and ADELBERT HITCHCOCK, MRS. EMMARETTA KILBURN and MRS. MARY WOODARD, all of whom reside in this place, with the exception of LUCIUS, a resident of North Java. MRS. HITCHCOCK was called in her last sickness to endure very severe suffering, but the patience with which it was borne showed a will resigned to Him who doeth all things well. She passed away March 1, 1900. For several years it has been her duty to wait on her aged and infirm husband, and the willing hands were always ready to attend to every want as long as her strength would permit. They resided in Gainesville three years, after which they moved to Machias and later to this town. The deceased was a member of the Congregational Church at East Ashford. The funeral was held at her late home near McKinstry, on Sunday, March 4, REV. W. B. ROBINSON of Delevan officiating. Interment in McKinstry Cemetery. Besides her aged husband and children above mentioned she leaves two sisters, MRS. HATCH of Machias and MRS. VANSISE of Weathersfield

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

MRS. A. J. WILTSE was called to Ellicottville on Saturday last by the death of her sister, MRS. REBECCA RAZEY, who died in Washington D.C. while on a visit to her son FRANK. The funeral was held on Sunday at her late home on Sunday at her late home in Ellicottville. MRS. WILTSE is now the only surviving member of that family.

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.

ALLEN READ, one of the most aged residents of this village, died Wednesday evening at his late home on the Lake Road. His age was 86 years. The funeral is announced to take place at his late home tomorrow, Saturday, at 11 a.m. The interment will be in Mapledale.

FRIDAY, March 3, 1899: Four Score and six: MR. ALLEN READ, whose death we announced in our last issue, died on Feb. 22, 1899, in his 87^th year. MR. READ had been a resident of this village for thirty years and was respected and honored by all. He was the last of a family of eleven children, a son of REV. CALEB READ of Westmoreland, N.Y. His grandfather, was REV. AMOS READ, one of the famous pioneer ministers of Connecticut. One of his brothers, REV. BENJ. READ, was a noted Abolitionist who was shot, but not killed, by the border ruffians during the Free Soil agitation in Kansas. Another brother, REV. HIRAM READ was a pioneer missionary to Arizona and New Mexico. A younger brother, JOHN, settled in Virginia, where during the Rebellion, his union sentiments cost him his life. MR. READ was an able representative of the old and sterling type of manhood. For sixty years he was a member of the Baptist denomination, and for many years faithfully and actively served the various churches of which he was a member, as deacon, S. S. superintendent, church clerk, etc. The deceased was industrious even up to the beginning of his fatal illness. His death was due to lagrippe (sic) and his illness was of only three weeks duration. Two sons, GEORGE H., of South Ponetery, N.Y., and HENRY A., of Burton, Oklahoma Ter., and one daughter, MRS. EMMA L. SWAIN, of this village who tenderly cared for her father in his declining years, survive him. The funeral occurred Saturday at his late home south of the village, B. R. SMITH officiating. Interment at Mapledale. “Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord; they rest from their labor and their works do follow them.”

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.

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.

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

MRS. RILEY WILLIAMS of East Aurora was unable to attend the funeral of her brother MR. REMINGTON on account of the severe illness of her husband.

MRS. W.H. WILLIAMS and daughter NORMA and MONA of East Aurora came to this place to attend the funeral services of their uncle MRS. REMINGTON, and have been visiting friends here for a few days since.

MRS. BELA REMINGTON and her daughter, and her daughter MRS. ASA RUPERT are visiting MRS. ALLEN RICE’S and waiting anxiously for good weather and better roads when MRS. RUPERT will return to her home in Sardinia, taking her mother with her to stay indefinitely.

East Ashford: This place was visited by a heavy rain on Sunday about noon. In a short time rivers of water were running everywhere. The north abutments of the bridges near C.E. DEMMON’S place and the M.E. parsonage were carried away and people had to ford the creek. MR. ELMER RICE’S lawn is covered with mud and logs and MRS. SIMMON’S lawn and garden are ruined. One corner of the blacksmith shop is undermined. Thus far this season it is discouraging to farmers to try to do any kind of farm work.

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.

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.)

EAST ASHFORD. PERLY RICH and wife were rejoicing over the arrival of an 8 pound baby girl born Feb. 12. –CHARLEY WHITMER visited in Great Valley recently. –J.H. ALDRICH and old and respected resident of this place passed away at his home Sund., Feb. 16^th. –BURT HOLLAND and family visited in Machias last week. –JOS. FOLTS of North Ashford on our streets Sunday. –M.E. HEDGES visited in Glenwood Sun. and Mon. –FRANK HADLEY is visiting in Springville. –WILL BURMASTER of Pleasant Valley on our streets Mon. –GLEN HAMMOND home from Salamanca over Sun. –GEORGE TUBBS found business in West Valley Monday. –MONTE BARNARD of Springville in town recently. –Wedding bells soon. (no year mentioned)

MRS. EMILY LANGMADE GOUDIE, daughter of WM. and ERVILLA LANGMADE, died at the Mercy Hospital in Buffalo, N.Y., Monday, Feb. 4^th, 1907, of cancer. MRS. GOUDIE was born in Delevan in 1857, and passed her girlhood days here. LANGMADE of North Baltimore, Ohio; and four sisters, MRS. WEAST of Coreopolis, Pa., MRS W. B. WHIPPLE of East Aurora; MRS. WILL RICHARDSON of Warsaw; MRS. NETTIE HOUSE of Jamestown, N.Y. The remains of MRS. GOUDIE were brought to Delevan Monday evening and the burial occurred on Tuesday at Mapledale Cemetery.

At East Ashford, Feb. 11^th, of old age, MRS. SILPHINA REMINGTON, aged 85 years. (no year mentioned)

LEVANCHE (HISTA) RICE. About six weeks ago MISS LAVANCHE RICE, of Chaffee, who was a member of the Teachers’ Training Class of Delevan High School, left school on account of ill health. Her illness proved to be quick consumption, and she grew rapidly worse, but none believed the end so near, and when the news of her death on Monday afternoon reached here, it fell as a shock upon the whole community. Although not a resident of this town, much of the past 3 years of her life was spent here in attendance at the High School, and her gentle disposition and winning ways had secured for her many sincere friends, who will deeply mourn her loss…The family have lost in her a gentle and dutiful daughter, and a kind and loving sister, and her friends and associates a true and faithful friend…As a student she was industrious and successful and her future seemed full of bright prospects for usefulness in the educational work for which she was fitting herself.

The deceased was 21 years of age and leaves, besides her immediate family, a host of friends to mourn her loss. The funeral was held from her late home near Chaffee, at 1 p.m., Wednesday, REV. WARREN of this place conducting the services. Interment at Sardinia Cemetery. The Training Class and High School Department attended in a body and presented a beautiful floral tribute of their regard for their departed schoolmate.

Whereas, it has please the Allwise Father…our beloved friend HESTA RICE (sic).. be it resolved that the students of Delevan High School extend their heartfelt sympathy to her parents… HELENA KERPAKA, IDA M. COLVIN, ESTHER STRONG

MARY JANE CURTIS WHITING, daughter of ERASTUS and AMY CURTIS, was born in Alabama, N.Y., November 17, 1835; was married to GEORGE H. WHITING in 1851 and died in Delevan, March 29, 1921. In early life she was baptized and lived a Christian life.

MRS. WHITING was a loving, faithful wife and mother, whose memory will be cherished not only by her immediate family, but by neighbors and friends who knew her best.

She leaves to mourn their loss, two sons, JAY, of Lindsay, Cal., EARL of Delevan; and one daughter, MRS. IDA BAILEY of Delevan; also four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Her husband and two daughters, ALICE and BELLE, preceded her to the Better Land.

Those from out of town who attended the funeral were: MRS F. REGAN, East Aurora; MR. FARNER, Machias; MR. and MRS. CHRISTIE, Elton; MR and MRS. SHELDON EASTLAND, McKinstry; and MRS CASHORE of Franklinville.

MRS. WHITING was a very kind friend and neighbor and will be greatly missed by all.

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. 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

MRS. SOPHIA WATERMAN, mother of our townsman, ROBERT W. THOMPSETT, died at the latter’s home on Forest Street in this village, on Sunday evening, April 22^nd, at 10 o’clock, at the advanced age of 82 years, 6 months and 2 days. MISS SOPHIA HAWKS (the deceased) was born in Kent, England, and was united in marriage to STEPHEN THOMSETT at the age of 17 years. Ten children were the result of the union, 6 of whom are living, namely: EMILY JANE and SALINA of Kent, Eng., MRS. H. J. WHITE of Sandusky, MRS. E. D. SHEDD of Arcade, and R. W THOMPSETT of this village. Her husband died in 1855. Two years later she married JAMES WATERMAN, also of Kent, Eng. One child was the result of this marriage, CHARLES WATERMAN of Arcade.

In 1858 the family came to America and located at Punkshire of the “JACK”HADLEY farm now owned by MR. KIBBEE. Her second husband JAS. WATERMAN died at their home in Arcade in 1894. The deceased from that time had resided with her son R.W. THOMPSETT in this village. She was blessed with extremely good health until with 2 days of her death, at which time she suffered a shock of paralysis and from that moment sank gradually until the end came as above stated.

Friday morning, the 20^th, she replied in her accustomed pleasant voice to a call to breakfast. Five minutes later she was prostrate and was assisted to a bed by MR. THOMPSETT and his wife, for which she said in her ever grateful manner, “Thank you. God bless you”

The funeral took place at her late home Tuesday at 1 p.m., REV. ROBINSON officiating. The interment was a Java by the side of her husband JAS. WATERMAN. Those in attendance at the funeral from out of town, were MR. L. A. DAVIS, MRS. RICHARDSON, MRS. HORACE JONES, MRS. ELIAS STEELE and MRS. JAS. HOWARD, all of Arcade. Realizing her advanced age, she, when in good health, chose her bearers, who were 4 grandsons, namely: BERT D. SHEDD, DANA SHEDD, FRED BENARD, of Arcade and CHARLES BENARD of Rochester.

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.

CORNELIA FREEMAN ANDREWS: On Monday afternoon, April 2^nd, occurred the funeral of MRS. N. P. ANDREWS, at the home of her daughter-in-law, MRS. E. E. ANDREWS, on Mill Street. Some two weeks ago MRS. ANDREWS went to the Buffalo General Hospital to undergo an operation. For a few days previous to her death she was suddenly taken worse and died at 7 o’clock Thursday evening, March 29^th. Her remains were brought here Friday morning and her loved ones summoned to look for the last time on a face of one so dear to them.

CORNELIA FREEMAN was born in Franklinville, N.Y., in the year 1837. At the age of 9 years, she, with her parents, moved to Olean. When only 16 years old she gave her heart into her Saviour’s keeping, and became a member of the Olean M. E. Church.

She was married at the age of 22, to MR. NELSON P. ANDREWS. In 1885 they moved to Kansas, and after a residence of 1 year there, returned to the East, locating at Warren, Pa. Some ten years ago MR. and MRS. ANDREWS, with their family, came to McKinstry, where they have since resided. MRS. ANDREWS was one of a family of 6 children, 3 of whom survive her, namely: MR. ALBERT FREEMAN of Machias, MRS. HAMILTON and MRS. TAYLOR of Olean. MRS. ANDREWS was the mother of 7 children, and with the exception of one child who died in infancy and one son, W. B. BOOZ, the eldest, resides in Washington, Pa., ERNEST E. of this place, is now in the Klondike; B.F. of Newport, O., MISS EDNA ANDREWS of Delevan, and RAY of Pittsburg, Pa. MRS ANDREWS was always consistent in her religion and was greatly beloved alike in home and community.

For eleven years she was a faithful teacher in the Olean S. S., and for several years past has been the beloved Superintendent of the McKinstry Sunday School. Wherever she went she always won friends, who admired her for her sweet simplicity and pleasing personality. The aged husband and his family have the warm sympathy of many friends. REV. SCOVILL, later pastor of the Baptist Church, officiated at the funeral, assisted by REV. W.B. ROBINSON of the M. E. Church and REV. BAKER of Indiana. Interment occurred in Mapledale.

CORNELIA JANE CHURCHILL, widow of the late STEPHEN CHURCHILL, died at the home of her son DEWARD S. CHURCHILL on Delevan Street at a few minutes after 4 o’clock in the afternoon of Saturday, Oct. 7, 1899.

The deceased had been in feeble health for some time and her demise was expected. She had reached the advanced age of 71 years. The deceased was born in the adjoining town of Ashford and had been a resident of Delevan for 28 years, a respected neighbor and friend. The Tuesday of this week, at 2 o’clock p.m., REV. W. B. ROBINSON of the M. E. Church officiating. Interment in Mapledale.

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.

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.

The funeral of MRS. HARRIET WHEELER STRONG, widow of the late ELIJAH J. STRONG, occurred on Sat. of last week. A prayer was offered at her home on Forest Street, by REV. I. K. RICHARDSON at 1:30 and the sermon was in Universalist Church at 2 o’clock also by REV. RICHARDSON. Those from out of town who attended the services were: EDGAR WHEELER, a brother, and MRS. WM. F. CHITTENDEN, a sister, both of Michigan; J.H. FRANCIS (son-in-law) and two daughters, IVA and MABEL, of Arcade. The church was well filled with neighbors and friends, thus attesting to the estimable character of the deceased. The interment was in the family plot in Mapledale. (no date mentioned)