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Dead at 112: HUMPHREY SMITH, colored, died at his home in the westerly part of the town Saturday Evening, Nov. 5^th. The deceased was probably the best known and most prominent of his race in the town of this day. He had experienced a long and eventful career having been born a slave, and to escape that tyranic bondage, fled north, locating this town, where he married and reared a family of three children and for many, may years (his reputed age was 112 years) borne the cares and responsibilities of an American citizen with honor and fidelity. The funeral occurred at his late home Sunday, and the interment took place in the rural cemetery near there. (1892)

(1892) Death of an Aged Negro: HUMPHREY SMITH, a colored man, who has been known in this vicinity as long as most any living person can remember, died at his home on “Blue Hill,” in the town of Yorkshire, about five miles east of Springville, Nov. 4, at the remarkable age of 108 years. There is no doubt that was his correct age, according to proofs. MR. SMITH was born near Richmond, Va., of slave parents in 1784, but escaped to the north when young, and lived on Grand Island, in this County for a number of years, when some sixty years ago he moved to his farm of 100 acres in Yorkshire, where he died. For a number of years he worked at blacksmithing, also at teaming, well digging, etc. He had two daughters, and a son who was in the Union Army, and was killed in battle. He was industrious and honest and was respected by all who knew him. –Springville Local News.

NATHAN FOLLETT LANGMADE: The death of REV. N.F. LANGMADE, briefly announce in last week’s issue, took place at his late home in East Otto on Wednesday evening, July 26, 1899, at about 6 o’clock. The end came suddenly. He was walking in the field back of his home, when heart disease overtook him and he fell lifeless. The deceased was born in the town of Yorkshire, in the house now occupied by DANIEL BISHOP, seventy-four years ago. At an early age he experienced religion, and when only eighteen he erected an amateur pulpit in the now abandoned school house in the Cheney district. For two years his young ministerial efforts were confined to that neighborhood. Persistent efforts resulted in ordination in 1859 and his work in the Baptist pulpit was crowned with success. He was a member of the 154^th N.Y. Volunteers and followed that regiment for two years, both as a private and chaplain. He preached in Delevan a long time, at one period six years in succession, and in other places an equally unbroken period. He was highly esteemed by everybody, both saint and sinner, and his memory will long be cherished. Of his family there is left a widow and one daughter. His remains arrived overland on Saturday and the funeral took place in the Baptist Church at one p.m. sermon by REV. SCOVIL. The interment was in Mapledale. And as the earth closed over one who had given more than half century to the expounding of God’s Word and the uplifting of mankind, a spirit seemed to whisper, “Well done, good and faithful servant.”

THE FOLLOWING LINES ARE WRITTEN TO THE MEMORY OF LITTLE LESLIE SCHURE: Death entered the home, a defiant intruder, and bore o’er the river the dear one you love; while you mourn, he has gone to the Father who gave him, Who place him with angels to sing up above: He has gone to the beautiful land o’er the river and stands a true light on the heavenly shore; He is waving the signal that Jesus has given to guide the dear parent s the sweet evermore. Oh mourn not dear parents, but think of the trouble the waves and the billows a lifetime would bring; Then think of the home where no trouble can reach him. Where none but bright angels in innocence sing.

ADA DAGGETT SMITH, wife of FRANK SMITH died at her home near Elton, at 11 p.m. Thursday, neuralgia of the heart being the cause. The deceased had not been in full enjoyment of health for some time, but her sudden demise entirely unlooked for. But fifteen minutes previous to her death she conversed intelligently with friends. She was the only surviving daughter of MR. and MRS. NELSON DAGGETT of Delevan and was only forty-seven years old. She leaves a husband, one son and a daughter. The funeral will take place in the Baptist Church at Elton at one o’clock to-day Interment will be in Mapledale.

--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.”

Died-At his home in Yorkshire, from colera morbus (sic), MR. MARTIN WILTSE, aged nearly 64 years. The funeral will be held in the Union Church of this village at 11 a.m., Saturday. Sermon by REV. O.F. SCHOONHOVEN

CLARISSA STUDLEY HALL: CLARISSA STUDLEY HALL died Feb. 13, 1900 of paralysis, at the home of her son HARVEY at McKinstry, Cattaraugus County, N. Y. She was born at St. Albions, Franklin County, Vermont, Nov. 16, 1812. She was the oldest of a family of ten children, six of whom survive her. At the age of 19 years she was united in marriage to LUCIUS HALL of Hinesburg, Vt. Of this union there were sixteen children, eight of whom are living: ORCELIA BURDICK of Plainwell: JOSEPHINE SNYDER of Gun Marsh: WYMAN HALL of Prairieville, Michigan; ABBIE MORGENSTEIN of Attica; CLARA HODGES, Cherry Creek, EDWIN HALL of Pavillion, and HARVEY and ZELO HALL of Delevan, N.Y. There are also fifty-four grand children and forty-one great grandchildren. In 1848 she, with her family, moved to Yorkshire and took up the portion of land now known as the GRANT farm one mile west of McKinstry School house. While living here, The War of the Rebellion broke out and her husband and three sons, the youngest of who was seventeen years, went to fight, and if need be, die for their country, while she was left alone to toil and support the helpless little ones left under her roof. When at last the war ended, her husband and two sons returned home, the youngest, ALFRED, having filled an unknown grave. She was a kind and loving wife and mother, a devoted Christian, choosing the Bible as her guide, having read the entire Bible ten times, and a volume containing the New Testament and Psalms twenty-four times. Although her loss is deeply felt and though we may not be able with our human eye to pierce the mist that hides her from us, let us remember the examples set by her and let us look in our affliction to Him who was ever her Guide and Counselor, remembering that what is our loss is heaven’s gain. The funeral took place at her late home on Thursday, Feb. 15, REV. W. D. ALLEN officiating, using as his text a passage chosen by the deceased, Psalms 23, 4, “Yea, tho I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for Thou art with me, Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me.” Her remains were laid at rest by the side of her husband in the rural cemetery of McKinstry, her four sons and two grandsons acting as bearers. “Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord from henceforth; yea, saith the spirit, that they may rest from their labors and their works shall follow them.” Mother’s gone; no more on earth. We’ll see her dear form sitting there.

Ashes to Ashes: A telegram received in this village Saturday announced the sudden death at North Baltimore, O., of MR. COLIN SCOTT. The deceased had been ill but three days and his demise was sudden and unlooked for. The obsequies occurred at the home of his daughter at that place Monday. MR. SCOTT was in many respects a remarkable man, having attained the age of 85 years, with nearly full force and vigor. He was an expert in manipulating oil territory leases, and many a Yorkshireite owes his first financial start to COLIN SCOTT’S influence. By his death his family are deprived of an indulgent parent, and the community of an active citizen.

EAST ASHFORD: MRS. J. S. ALDRICH, who has been sick for some time, was called to her last home on Monday evening, Aug. 20. The funeral services were held at the Congregational Church Aug. 23, REV. SHERK officiating, assisted by REV. MARZOLPH of this place and REV. J. L. WEST of Springville. MRS. ALDRICH was a quiet Christian woman and always had a cheerful smile and word. Several from out of town attended the funeral. –MR. TWITCHELL has been entertaining company from Glenwood. MISS LULU BROWNELL of Perrysburg was the guest of MISS ALICE FULLER Sunday. –WESLEY DEMMON stuck a pitchfork tine through his leg while threshing a few days ago. –The musicale under the direction of REV. MARZOLPH, held, in the Congregational Church, was well attended. The anthems and solos were very will rendered. REV. MARZOLPH is now taking a two weeks vacation at his home at Niagara Falls. –MISSES ADELL and EVA WEAST, ALICE FULLER, FLORENCE BROWNELL, and MRS. EDITH RICE have begun their respective schools in this vicinity. –MISSES RUTH OYER, IOLA HAMMOND, and ALTIE HAMMOND and BERT HADLEY are attending school at Springville. –MISSES IVA HOLLAND and ALLIE DAY have returned to the Delevan High School for the coming year. –C.N. BIGELOW is quite sick.

SAD AND SUDDEN: A letter confirms the telegraphic report of the death of MRS. SALOMA LANGMADE and her daughter MRS. EUGENIA BIGELOW, at Oberlin, Kas. JULIA SALOMA, daughter of GEORGE and JULIA STRONG, was born Sept. 30, 1832 at Lee, Oneida County, N.Y.; married Sept. 20, 1852 to LORENZO LANGMADE of Yorkshire Center, N.Y.; died at her late home west of Oberlin, Kas., Feb. 20, 1900, of paralysis, leaving a husband, two sons, and three daughters, viz: GEORGE S. and WILL S. LANGMADE; also two sisters, MRS. MARY C. COWEN of Oneida, S. Dakota, and MRS. PHOEBE STRONG COWEN of Chicago. GENIE LANGMADE was born June 22, 1862, in Bradford, Pa., married to EGBERT BIGELOW Jan. 1889. She leaves four children, three daughters and one son. The interment was in Kansas.

Dust to Dust: MISS AMANDA L. SMITH, eldest daughter of ED G. SMITH of McKinstry, after a lingering illness, died at 12 o’clock p.m., Thursday, Sept. 3^rd, at the age of 18 years. The affliction is doubly sad as MR. SMITH’S wife died but a few years ago, and now death has again invaded his home and deprived him of an affectionate daughter and the head of his household. The funeral was at her late home on Saturday, REV. J. M. FIELD officiating, interment at McKinstry

Died of cholera morbus, at his home in the town of Aracade, MARTIN WILTSE, aged 64 years. Funeral sermon was preached by REV. O. F. SCHOONHOVEN at the Union Church here Friday at 1 o’clock. MR. WILTSE was a respected citizen, he having filed the office of assessor of Yorkshire when he resided in this town. He was also a member of the R. T. of T., and entitled to the benefits of (rest of clipping gone)

Little VIOLA, elder daughter of MR. AND MRS. DAVID JAMES, died Saturday, Dec. 17^th, after an illness of six days. Inflammation was the cause assigned. The deceased was in her ninth year. The funeral was held on Sunday in the Baptist Church, REV. B. R. SMITH officiating. Interment in Mapledale

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

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

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.”

MRS. ABIGAIL SMITH: On Friday of last week occurred the death of MRS. ABIGAIL SMITH, mother of WM. C. SMITH at McKinstry, at the age of 95 years, 11 mos. and 3 days. MRS. SMITH was a remarkable woman as she had four generations of children now living in this vicinity. A few months ago the five generations, namely, MRS. SMITH, WM. C. SMITH, ED SMITH, BERT SMITH and the latter’s infant daughter, were photographed and we venture to way that the picture cannot be duplicated very many times throughout the breadth of the land. MRS. SMITH was buried Sunday in the family lot at McKinstry.

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.

PUNKSHIRE: Our peaceful little hamlet has again been visited by the grim messenger of Death. This time the call was answered by that blessed soul, and mother to all, MRS. UPHAM BLOOD, familiarly known as “GRANDMA” BLOOD. She has been in her usual health, with the exception of her failing eyesight, until Monday, Mar. 13, when she was taken with a lung and throat difficulty. This grew rapidly worse until the following Thursday, when she gave up this world of toil and pain and went to join her God whom she devotedly loved. MRS BLOOD was 77 years, 7 months, and 21 days old. She was the daughter of JAMES FRANCIS, deceased. Her parents emigrated to this country in the early days, being old Vermonters. The deceased was born in the town of Java and is survived by four brothers: JOHN and HOSEA FRANCIS of Guthrie County, Iowa, JACKSON of Eaton County, Mich., and CHARLES of Java, N.Y. She was married to UPHAM BLOOD December 31, 1848, and went to housekeeping in the town of Java in the settlement known as the Michegan (sic) district, where they resided for 21 years. Then they sold out and bought a large farm in the town of Arcade, where they lived and toiled together in peace and happiness until about 10 years ago when MR. BLOOD was called to the world beyond, where she has now gone to meet him. Since the death of her husband she has lived with her son EDGAR on the old homestead where she died. She was the mother of 4 children, of who 3 are living, SYLVESTER, the oldest, having died about 1 years ago. The others are MRS. SOPHRANA DAKE of Jamestown, N.Y., MRS DOLLY VAN VALKENBURG of Chaffee, and EDGAR of this place, whose home will be saddened by that vacant place at his friends fireside, which his mother had always filled. She was always very prudent and industrious, having helped to accumulate a handsome property which she not only seemed to but was always willing to share with others in their time of need, giving freely to those who were suffering. She has always been cheerfully received wherever she went among her friends, especially by her children, who have always taken great pains to care for and please her. The funeral services were held at her late home on Sat., March 18, REV. SAYLES of East Aurora, officiating. The weather was very boisterous and inclement, but notwithstanding that fact, it was evidenced by the large number in attendance, that she was held in the highest esteem. The floral offerings were very beautiful and by their loving fragrance seemed to offer comfort to the bereaved. Everything in the way of medical aid and tender care, was given without stint, but God knoweth best whom to promote to His home on high. And although our community feels the loss of one whom we can safely say had not an enemy in the world, yet we feel that heaven has the gain. The sorrowing children and friends have the sympathy of all..

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.

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

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

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

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.

A SUDDEN DEATH: Our village people were shocked Wed. at the report that Mrs. L.M. WHEELOCK was dead. Death came as a flash. Only 3 minutes previous she had conversed with her brother, D.S. CHURCHILL, and then lay down in a hammock, feeling as well as usual. In an instant her heart ceased to beat and all was over. Heart -disease was the cause. Since the death of her husband a little more than a year ago, she has lived with her aged mother at their home on Forest Street in this village. ADELAIDE CHURCHILL WHEELOCK was born in Springville 48 yrs. ago, and for many years resided in this village. Neighbors and friends are heart-sick at the very sudden and untimely death of such an esteemed lady. The funeral will take place this Fri. afternoon at 2 p.m. at the home of the deceased’s brother, D.S. CHURCHILL, on Delevan Street (her own home undergoing repairs), and REV. SCOVIL of the Baptist Church will officiate.. Interment will be on the family lot in Mapledale.

(1892) JOHN BRISBANE AND HIS WIFE each aged 89 years., were buried at Ellicottville on Tuesday.

There was a double funeral at Franklinville last week. MR. and MRS. SEARLE Died within a short time of each other & were buried together.

REV. J.M. FIELD of Machias died Sunday. He was widely known and highly revered. He had just completed a new church. He has been a minister of the gospel for 52 years. He had preached over 1000 funeral sermons & performed 500 marriage ceremonies. He leaves a widow, 3 sons, MANLEY, MILTON and MYRON, and one daughter, MRS S. CORTHEL.

MRS. EMELINE BRAND, a former resident of Leon, was brought to that place for burial last Saturday.

MRS. DELIA KINNEY of Leon died a few days since.

MRS. AVIS KELLY died at the home of her son, C.D. KELLY in LEON, Jan. 25^th, aged 74 years. She was an old and respected citizen of Leon.

MISS CATHERINE KENNELLY, aged about 65 yrs., sister of MRS. DAVID ELAGG (sic) SR. died at the home of LEONARD FLAGG on Quaker Run, Jan. 26, 1892.

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.

Will Peg Soles No More: BENEDICTUS STRAM, for many years one of Delevan’s shoemakers, is dead. He passed away at the county almshouse at Machias & was buried at McKinstry yesterday. MRS. STRAM was industrious until overtaken by old age and paralysis, & at one time possessed some property, but injudicious management caused by an enfeebled mind sapped his finances, & he was obliged some 2 yrs. ago to seek shelter at Cattaraugus County’s splendidly located & nicely kept home for the penniless. He had rounded out three score and ten years

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

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.

The remains of MRS. HANNAH WILDER were brought to this place last week Tuesday for interment. She was one of the early settlers in this locality and had many friends in this place. The funeral services were conducted by REV. C. H. DOW. Her son, MR. JOHN HADLEY, and daughters, MRS. MATILDA CAREY of Delevan, and MRS. ORSON FRANK of Ashford, and her granddaughter, MISS NELLIE CAREY of Buffalo, with several other relatives, were present. MESSRS. JOHN HADLEY, ORSON FRANK, FRANK SMITH, and FRED SMITH acted as bearers. So they are being gathered home, one by one.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

MRS. EMELINE ELY SHERMAN, born in Rushford, N.Y., March 17, 1829, died in Arcade Jan. 31, 1899. Every day we read such announcements…. So when one reads the simple announcement of death of MRS. SHERMAN one can scarcely know how full of grief …to the husband left behind. MR. and MRS. SHERMAN were married on March 15, 1849. …A wife’s devotion, a helpful Christian hope & faith…Her life meant all this and now that its earthly expression is closed, the community feels a loss that words can not measure. MR. & MRS. SHERMAN united with the Baptist Church of Yorkshire many years ago, & at the time of MRS. SHERMAN’S death were still members. In addition to MR. SHERMAN, 2 children & 2 sisters survive her. The husband & family have the sympathy of all friends.

As the old year was drawing near its close the messenger of death came & called away our aged & beloved mother & grandmother, MRS. JOHN MORRILL, thus bringing to a close a life of 90 yrs. at the going out of the old year & spirit taking its flight to enter a new life at the beginning of the new year. SOPHRONIA SEWARD was born in New Lebabon, Columbia Co., N.Y., March 27, 1802. While a child her parents moved to Honeoye, Ontario Co., N.Y., where they resided at the time of their death. When about 20 yrs. of age she came to live with her sister, MRS. JOHN FRARY. In 1823 she was married to JOHN MORRILL, who with his father was one of the first settlers of the town. Six children were born to them, 3 of whom with their father have been called away & now after many yrs. of patient waiting & a longing to go, she has gone to join her loved ones where parting will be no more. Three children yet remain. NELSON, who with his wife has carefully cared for her, & with whom she died: DR. BYRON S. of Hastings, Neb., & MRS. DANIEL HOPKINS of Lincoln, Neb., are left to mourn her departure. She has been a member of the Congregational Church at this place for nearly 60 yrs., being one of those, & we believe that the last remaining member who joined when the church was organized. The funeral was held at the Congr. Church, Sun. Jan. 3 REV. JAMESON, pastor of the church preached a very impressive sermon from the text “Oh grave, where is thy victory? Oh death, where is thy sting?” --I Cor. 15:55. The remains were interred in the cemetery south of Napoli Corners, by the side of her husband, who preceded her to the grave 8 yrs. ago.

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

ANOTHER OLD RESIDENT GONE: MRS. ABIGAIL G. WELLMAN for 61 yrs.a resident of this town is dead: Thurs. morning at 2 a.m. MRS. WELLMAN, widow of the late A.S. WELLMAN, after a lingering illness of 7 mo., caused by general dropsy, from the effect of heart disease of long-standing, passed gently & peacefully away. She was born in Rochester, N.Y., June 26, 1821 & has been a resident of this town since Feb. 1825. Her maiden name was SHERMAN, : Being a sister of MR. E.M. SHERMAN, formerly of Sardinia, N.Y. Five children survive her: FRED L. & WILLIAM, of Monona, Ia., MRS. C.W. HANSON of Batavia, N.Y., MRS. M.A. SCANLON of Mt. Vernon Ohio, & SMITH S. of this place. The funeral service will be held tomorrow (Sat.) at 1 p.m. from the Baptist Church, the REV. M. LIVERMORE officiating & the interment in Delevan Cemetery.

EUGENE LINGENFELTER died at the residence of JAMES MILLER on Thursday of consumption of the blood, aged 47 years. He was a son of he late JOHN LINGENFELTER of this place. The funeral exercises took place from the Methodist Church on Sunday, REV. SIMMONS officiating.

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.

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

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

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.

Matrimonial. A Buffalo Man Weds One of Yorkshire Center’s Fair Maidens. A quiet and happy wedding occurred Tuesday morning of this week at the residence of the brides sister MR. and MRS. W.H. SMITH on Regan St. in this village; the contracting parties being MR. ARTHUR U. BONSTELL of Buffalo, and MISS LUCINDA A. BAILEY, youngest daughter of N. F. LANGMADE and was witnessed by a few near relatives of the bride. The bridegroom formerly resided at Great Valley but is now connected with a commission house of Buffalo in the capacity of cashier and bookkeeper. The newly married twain will reside in that city

F.L.WELLMAN and WM. WELLMAN, of Monona, Iowa, MRS. C. W. HARMON of Batavia, N.Y., DR. SCANLAN, of Mt. Vernon, Ohio, E.M. SHERMAN of Ridgeway, Pa. were in town yesterday attending the funeral of MR. A.S. WELLMAN. (1888)

One of the Town’s Pioneers. Death came again to Delevan this week and summoned one of its pioneers. Villagers paused in sadness Tuesday morning when word was passed along that ZAPHNA HOWE was dead. The end came at 3:20 am. The 23^rd inst. His illness, although of several days duration, was seemingly but the stopping of the clock by the weight of years. MR. HOWE, had he lived until today, Oct. 26^th, would have attained the age of 86 years. He was born in Groton, Tompkins Co., N.Y., Oct. 26, 1820. When a mere child he came to this town with his parents who located at what was known for many years as the John Howe corner, now occupied by MR. ED. H. SMITH. At the age of 18 he located on the farm where he died. He had therefore been a resident of the particular farm and vicinity for nearly seventy years. After a few years of bachelorhood, MR. HOWE married MISS JULIA WHITING. Two children came to this home, namely ATTORNEY CHAS. F. HOWE of this village, and MR. WILL L. HOWE who resides on the old homestead. It is seldom that men are more favorably or better known than was MR. HOWE. His long and exemplary life was one stream of sunshine, regardless of his surroundings and domestic conditions. The two sons mentioned, only, are left to mourn, his wife having died about three years ago. The funeral took place at the home Thursday at 1 p.m. REV. BROWNE of the Baptist Church conducted the service. Interment in the rural cemetery at Mckinstry, by the side of his wife.

MUNSON WILLIS. An aged citizen Laid to Rest ‘Neath the Sod. The body of MR. MUNSON WILLIS was brought here from West Virginia on Friday last, for interment at East Ashford, his former home. He died at the home of his son, PROF. HERBERT WILLIS, who is teaching in that State, and who accompanied the body. The deceased was well known about here, was a cousin of our townsman, MR. EDEN WILLIS, and a veteran of the late Civil War, being a member of the 154^th Reg. N.Y. Vols. Infantry. He was highly respected for his honesty, and it is a fact that being wounded in the forehead while in the army –so that an ugly scar from this condition, but he refused, as he said it did not trouble his head in the least. This was rather remarkable in the light of events that do occur in pension cases. His daughter, MRS. GRACE SHAFFNER, of the Buffalo Normal School, was present at the funeral, as were his two sons, HERBERT, and VOCIE. The youngest son resides in Dakota and could not be here. REV. CHURCHILL preached a fine sermon. The interment was in the cemetery at Thomas Corners. –West Valley Gazette

LURA BUSH DARLING. At the noon-day of life, MRS. LURA DARLING was summoned to the home going beyond. On January 28^th she was apparently in her usual health and prepared the morning meal for her father, little thinking that it was the last of life’s labors, but before the noonday repast was due she had passed to the unknown world. LURA DARLING was the eldest daughter of JOHN A. and HELEN M. BUSH and was born at Farmersville, Catt.Co., N.Y. on May 25, 1858. She married GEORGE W. DARLING on July 3, 1876, who preceded her to the grave. She leaves to mourn her loss one daughter MRS. ERNEST SHOFF of Boston, Mass., and a father MR. JOHN BUSH of Delevan, besides many other relatives and near friends She was a member of the Free Methodist Church of Yorkshire, N. Y. The funeral occurred on Sunday, January 31^st at 11 a.m. from the family home on South Main Street, this village, and was conducted by REV. CHARLES CLARK of the Freewill Baptist Church of Elton, N.Y., …Interment at Machias, N.Y. MRS. DARLING was known as a very kind hearted woman and did all within her power to make the home pleasant and happy; no one was ever known to leave her doors hungry as she would divide the last loaf with her fellow creatures. In time of sickness and trouble she was always ready to give and comfort and do the Master’s will as taught by the Golden Rule.

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.

CHARLES G. SUTTON, a life-long resident of this town, died at his late home in Yorkshire last Monday evening, October 8^th, after a long illness with Bright’s disease and other complications. The funeral took place yesterday and the burial was in the Yorkshire Village Cemetery. A more extended obituary will appear in a subsequent issue. (no year mentioned)

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

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.

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. 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. 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

HOMER C. STANARD, the 8 month son of MR. and MRS. WM. STANARD died Feb. 6 at noon. The interment took place at Protection.

MRS. DORCAS BISHOP DOW was born in Otsego County, town of Otsego, on the 6^th day of November, 1835. At about 6 years of age she, with her parents, moved to the town of Yorkshire, then a dense wilderness, where her life has been principally passed. At the age of 14 she made a public profession of religion, and baptized by one ELDER TURNER of the Free Will Baptist faith, and became a communicant of that Church.

At the age of 18, she married HENRY DOW, who remains to lament her loss. She was a discreet child, a faithful sister, and exemplary wife, and honored mother. She was the mother of four children: a son, their first-born, entered into rest at a little past 2 years of age, and the 10^th day of February, six years past last.

Two children survive: MRS. EMMA SMITH and MRS. ANNA JENKINS, both of Yorkshire. Two brothers and two sisters are left of a family of nine, awaiting their call. MRS. DOW died on Friday, July 25, at her home in Delevan. The funeral was held in the M. E. Church on Sunday. Interment in Mapledale. (no year mentioned)

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.

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.

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

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

Died, at his late residence in Sardinia on Sunday morning at 10 a.m., EUGENE COMSTOCK, aged 41 years, of Bright’s disease, from which he had been a great sufferer for the past 6 months. Funeral services were held in the M. E. Church at 11 a.m., Tuesday, REV. SWARTZ officiating. Interment in Yorkshire Cemetery.

He leaves a wife and 2 small children, also brothers and sisters, to mourn his loss. MRS. COMSTOCK extends her heartfelt thanks to friends who assisted her in this late bereavement.

Among those from out of town who attended MR. COMSTOCK’S funeral were: O. L. WHITTAKER and family, CHAS. WHITTAKER and wife, Springville; ORRIN STICKNEY and wife of Corfu; FRANK HALL and wife of Bradford, Pa; ED WILCOX and wife of Ohio; EB SANFORD and wife of Buffalo; GEO. COMSTOCK and wife, Holland, MRS. S. COX of Penn.

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

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

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

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

BLOCK: --MR. JOHN WILCOX, an aged resident of this vicinity, passed away at his home at a quarter past one, Friday afternoon. He had been in poor health all winter, but for about a week had been sick in bed. Although surrounded by loving friends and receiving tender care it was not decreed that he should recover. He has passed to his long rest and although we would fain have kept him yet we know that our loss is his gain. He is survived by his aged wife, and two daughters, MRS. PHOEBE ANN SHERMAN and MRS. SUMNER MORSE and 4 grandchildren.

--MISS MAUDE E. GRAHAM and MRS. JAY D. QUACKENBUSH were married at Machias Sunday, Apr. 17, 1904. Congratulations.

--MR. and MRS. ERVIE VANVALKENBURG and daughter GERTRUDE of Delevan were visitors at HOWARD HARMON’S, Sunday.

--ROLLIN BABCOCK, who has been confined to the house for some time is better at this writing.

--FRANK and WILLIE HARRISON spent Sunday with their brother ALBERT who is in poor health.

--MARY GRETCHELL was a visitor of ROLLIN BABCOCK’S Tuesday eve.

--GEO. BURGEN and family, and ANNA and JOHN WICKMAN were pleasantly entertained at MRS. GRETCHELL’S Sunday.

--MR. and MRS. FRANK LAFFERTY of the Lake Road were in this vicinity Wednesday.

--MRS. HOWARD HARMON and daughter HATTIE spent Friday with her cousin, MRS. MYRTLE HARRISON.

--MRS. ROSE RYDER and MRS. ELLA VEDDER spent a very pleasant evening at the National Protective Legion, April 16, at Delevan.

--HOWARD HARMON, wife and daughter HATTIE were visitors at IKE SCRIBNER’S of McKinstry, Saturday.

--GEO HAYES of the Lake Road passed thru here Monday.

MR. LUCIUS STUDLEY, a former resident near McKinstry, died at his home in Gowanda last week Thurs. The funeral was held Sun. He was a brother of ANDREW STUDLEY, brother-in-law of GEO. BUMP, and uncle of HARVEY HALL all of this town. He leaves a wife, 2 daughters, and 1 or 2 sons.

The Olean Morning Times of Tuesday had this to say of a former Delevanite: “MRS. C. S. DWINNELLS died at her home on West Henley St. corner of Eleventh, yesterday morning, after two weeks’ illness from pneumonia. MRS. DWINNELLS was 56 years old and has been a resident of this city for 23 years. Besides her husband, MRS. DWINNELLS is survived by 3 brothers, CHRISTOPHER, RAY and JERRY CARD of Yorkshire, and 2 sisters, MRS. MARY SPENCER and MRS. HARRIET EDDY of Castile. She was a valued member of the Baptist Church and also belonged to the local hive, L.O.T.M., the W. C. T.U. and the Rebeccas.”

The Times of Wednesday says: “The funeral of the late MRS C. S. DWINNELLS will be held at the home, corner of Henly and Eleventh Streets, at 2 o’clock tomorrow afternoon. REV. F. K. FOWLER and the Lady Macabees, of which organization the deceased was a member, will officiate. The burial will be in the Protestant Cemetery at Allegany.”

ALICE KAST SUTTON, youngest daughter of GEORGE and CATHERINE DEDRICK KAST, was born in Ashford, N.Y., June 14, ’51. MR. KAST having died, the mother and younger children came to Yorkshire about 1869, and the subject of this sketch had spent nearly all her life in Yorkshire since that time. In 1875 she was married to CHAS. G. SUTTON, who died in October 1900.

About a year ago, MRS. SUTTON went to Rome, N.Y., for medical treatment. After her return, she regained her health to some extent, but had been somewhat frail all the time since.

She was taken very much worse June 28^th and had been steadily failing till Sunday morning, July 30^th when her release came. MRS. SUTTON had many friends in Yorkshire and vicinity as she was kind hearted, and ready to assist others in the time of trouble. She leaves to mourn her loss two sisters, MRS. NELSON VEDDER of Pompton Plains, N.J., and MRS. HESTER FOX of West Valley, N.Y. also two brothers, HENRY G. KAST of Michigan, and CHAS. KAST of Great Valley, N.Y. The funeral was held at the M.E. Church, Yorkshire at 1 o’clock p.m., Wednesday, REV. JOHN SAYLES of East Aurora officiating. Burial in Yorkshire Cemetery

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)

A horrible accident occurred at Ebenezer about 4 o’clock yesterday resulting in the death of one of Delevan’s young men. CHARLES SILLOWAY was a brakeman on the Pennsylvania Railroad and at the time of his death was working on the local freight. MR. and MRS. SILLOWAY purchased a property on Delevan Street last summer, located near the railroad crossing, where they had taken up their abode, intending to make it a permanent home, MR. SILLOWAY retaining his position as supply trainman in the employ of the Pennsylvania.

The local, north bound, reached Delevan about 2 o’clock and as the train passed the SILLOWAY home he threw out a note, smiled and waved his hand at his little family of wife and 3 children, a salutation of love which they returned. Alas! It proved to be a husband and father’s last farewell to those whom he loved best and greatest in all the world. From Delevan the train sped onward, stopping at all stations to do work. The Local took the siding at Ebenezer to make some changes and SILLOWAY stepped on the main track while signaling his train to back up. This was about 4 o’clock, only 2 hours after the exchange of greetings with his wife and children. Suddenly, as he thus stood, the local passenger train from East Aurora to Buffalo came at rapid speed and before he was aware of its approach he was hurled to one side midst the swirl of the snow. The train was stopped, the crushed and suffering man picked up and placed on the train and hurried to Buffalo where an ambulance was in wait to convey him to the hospital. Expert surgeons soon discovered that the case was hopeless, and at 5:15 yesterday afternoon surrounded by strangers, apart from those who loved him and separated from kindred, CHARLES SILLOWAY breathed his last. The hour was too late to forward the body home, but it is to arrive on the first train from Buffalo this (Friday) morning. It is a doubly sad home into which that body will be carried. No arrangements for the funeral are yet announced as we go to press. Our entire community deeply sympathize with MRS. SILLOWAY and her little children in this their hour of bitter, blackened sorrow; also for the father and mother, brothers and sisters of him who comes no more to make glad, with his family, in the paternal home circle.

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)

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

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

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

The funeral of MR. HENRY B. OLTHOF, whose death we announced in our last issue, was held at the Universalist Church last Fri. afternoon at 1 o’clock. REV. MORRELL of Buffalo officiated, assisted by REV. WARREN of Delevan. MR. OLTHOF was the son of the late BREEN OLTHOF and was born Feb. 1^st, 1862, on the old OTHLOF homestead on the hill above Old Delevan; where he has resided until removing to this village some 2 or 3 years ago. OLTHOF was married to MISS MARY GROAT, who with 2 sons, FRANK and LUVERNE, survive him. He was a member of the I.O.O.F. and the K.O.T.M., which lodges attended his obsequies in a body, and together with relatives and friends filled the church to overflowing. The Rebekahs were also in attendance. The floral tributes were beautiful and numerous. Those in attendance at the funeral from out of town were: MR. and MRS. JOHN GROAT, C. E. GROAT and wife, J. C. GROAT and wife, EARL GROAT, MYRTLE GROAT, FRANK NELLIGAN and LAWRENCE NELLIGAN, all of Salamanca; MR. and MRS. ZELIFF, MRS. S. SMITH, MRS. HERNIE STONE, MRS. MAGGIE KEER, of Ellicottville; MR. and MRS. VANDEWATER, ANDREW BAILEY and wife, ANDREW KNIGHT and GEO. HOPKINS, Machias; JAMES WEST and wife, JOHN WEST and wife, ED GIBBON and wife, J. WEST and MRS. LOUISE SCOTT, of West Valley; JOHN LEUGEMORE of Marilla; MRS. TEHOONTA, MISS HATTIE TEHOONTA, East Aurora; MR. and MRS. P. T. LOGAN of Centerville; BERT STRONG of Elton; R. E. LONG and wife of Sardinia; Interment was in Mapledale.

MR. JOSEPH DEMMON was born in Ware, Mass., July 9, 1821, and died suddenly of apoplexy at his home in the town of Ashford, N.Y., Dec. 1, 1904. MR. DEMMON has resided on his large excellent farm since he was a boy. When but 13 years of age he came West (as they called it then) in a wagon with his parents, 3 sisters and 2 brothers. The father and sons felled trees, built a log house and tilled the soil. The log house has long since been replaced by a frame one. In early life MR. DEMMON married PERMILLIE SAMPSON who passed from earth life Jan. 9, 1899. To them were born 32 children. MRS. LYDIA DEMMON FOLTS of Ashford, N.Y., ADDISON W. DEMMON and MRS. MARGARET DEMMON DAVIS. The 2 latter children preceded their father to the life beyond. On Feb. 7, 1900, MR. DEMMON was married to MRS. LORANCY HADLEY, who survives him.

MR. DEMMON has always been known as an industrious, quiet, and highly esteemed citizen. His pleasant smile and cheerful word were often supplemented by kindly deed and financial aid. Beside being a prosperous farmer, years ago he owned any cheese factories, all of which he had sold. He was a man whose word was considered as good as his bond.

A large concourse of friends attended the funeral services held at the family residence Dec. 4^th, 1904, at 11 a.m., conducted by REV. WEST of West Valley, N.Y. The bearers were his grandsons, ENOS A. DEMMON, CLIFFORD DEMMON, DWIGHT J. DAVIS, CHAS. FOLTS, BERT FOLTS and JOSEPH FOLTS. There is one more grandson, WESLEY DEMMON, of Albert Lea, Minn., who was not able to come. The 3 granddaughters, MISSES NELLIE L. DAVIS, and JESSIE DEMMON and MRS. JENNIE DEMMON HUFSTATER, were present also one nephew, CHAS. DEMMON of New York City, and MR. GEO. W. DAVIS, MRS. MERTIE DEMMON and MR. E. L. JONES of Delevan. Burial was made in the family plot in Mapledale Cemetery, Springville, N.Y.

HARRIETT BROWN STRONG, wife of WALTER V. STRONG, died at the family residence on Hazelmere Ave. on Sat. afternoon Dec. 30, 1905, after a long illness of several years duration. The cause of her death was heart disease, complicated with lung trouble. She suffered much during her prolonged illness, although everything was done to ease her sufferings by her husband, daughter, and friends that could be prompted by tender thoughtfulness and affliction. MRS. STRONG was the daughter of ELI BROWN and MARGARET BIGFORD and was born in the town of Freedom 67 years ago. She was married to WALTER V. STRONG nearly 50 years ago. Their home was in the town of Freedom for several years, but about 40 years ago, they purchased the farm 2 miles east of this village, which was the family home for about 35 years. Some 3 or 4…(clipping ends).