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DIED: At her home in this village, Thursday at 1 a.m., Feb. 16^th, 1888, KATE, wife of MILO WHITING, aged 46 years and 7 months. CATHERINE GOO, (known as Kate), was born in Ashford, Cattaraugus County, July 17, 1841. She was married July 12, 1864. Three children have been given them, two of these dying in infancy, the other, Archie G., who survives, has been confined to his bed from lung trouble for the past two weeks. Mr. Whiting has also been confined to the house for several weeks. Mrs. Whiting was formerly a member of the Free Will Baptist Church at Pike. Nearly two years ago she united with the M. E. church of this place. She retained consciousness until the very last, giving messages to her family, and to her aged mother she sent these words: “It is all rest and peace”. Mrs. Whiting was held in high esteem by all who knew her. The funeral took place to-day from the residence at 1 p.m. Rev. J. M. Field, of Machias, preaching the sermon. The sympathies of a large circle of friends are with the bereaved family.

Resolutions of Condolence: At a regular review of Centre Tent No. 28 K.O.T.M. held in their hall Feb. 22, 1888, the following resolutions were unanimously adopted: Whereas, It had pleased an all-wise Father in his infinite wisdom to remove from this life, the beloved wife of Sr. Kt. M.M. Whiting and mother of Sr. Kt. Archie Whiting, and Whereas, It is but just and right that we, in some manner, recognize her noble character and Christian virtues, therefore be it Resolved that we, members of Centre Tent No. 28, while we humbly bow to this dispensation of Providence, no less sincerely mourn in sympathy with our esteemed brothers, and Resolved That in the death of Mrs. Whiting, the community has lost a most valuable member and her husband suffers the loss of a devoted companion, and the son is deprived of the invaluable examples of a true Christian mother. Resolved, that a copy of these resolutions be presented to the Tent, and a copy presented to the YORKSHIRE PRESS with a request for publication. MYRON E. FISHER, JOHN HUNT, T.H. WALPOLE, Committee

Resolutions of Condolence: Whereas, it has been a part of the Divine plan that man should not always dwell upon the earth with those who are dear to him here, but that he should meet with a change either sooner or later in life which change is called death, and Whereas, This transition, called death, has removed from the home of our friend and companion, ARCHIE G. WHITING, a beloved mother whose kind precept and exemplary Christian life have been so forcible as to imprint themselves indelibly upon his mind, and Whereas, by the death of MRS. KATE WHITING, an affectionate wife and kind neighbor has been removed from this community, therefore, resolved, that we members of Y.C.C. Tel. Co. to our associate, ARCHIE G. WHITING, and his father, MILO M. WHITING tender our sincerest sympathy, and, as we can not fully realize the depth of their sorrow, we would humbly commend them to Him in whom was her trust during life, and Resolved, that a copy of these resolutions be presented to the afflicted father and son, and one to the YORKSHIRE PRESS with a request for publication. Y.C.C. Tel. Co.

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

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.

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

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

“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 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

JAMES WHITING who has resided in this town for full sixty-one years, passed quietly away at his home at McKinstry at noon Sunday, August 30, at the age of 66 years, consumption being the cause. He was born at Pike, N.Y., and was a quiet, unpretentious citizen, much respected by the community in which he lived. The funeral occurred at his late home Tuesday, REV. J. M. FIELD officiating. Interment at McKinstry

CARD OF THANKS: MRS. JAMES WHITING wishes to very earnestly thank her friends and neighbors for their kindness during her late bereavement, the illness, death and burial of her husband.

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.

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

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

MRS. ISAAC WHITE died Tuesday, Apr. 9^th, 1889, at Yorkshire Centre, N.Y. The funeral took place on Thursday, April 11, 89, at M.E. Church, Yorkshire Centre, N.Y. “Dearest mother thou hast left us, But to die for thee was gain, and ‘tis God that hath bereft us, We all hope to meet again. –Arcade Leader

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)

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.

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

MR. A. S. WEIR of Sandusky, Died Nov. 2^nd: MR. WEIR, father of our townsman (sic) C.A. WIER, died at his home in the town of Freedom, Friday, Nov. 2d., after an illness of five weeks Chief determining cause of death was consumption. He was 70 years of age, having been born Aug. 25^th 1818. Three children survive him: MRS. JOHN HASKELL of Lincoln, Nebraska., C.A. WIER of this place, and JAS. WEIR of Sandusky. He has been a member of the Baptist church for 30 years, and was an honest and respected citizen.

Four Score and One: JACOB WHITE, 81 years of age, and for sixty years a resident of this vicinity. (excepting a brief sojourn in Dakota,) died at the residence of his son GEORGE WHITE at Schoepflin Sunday, Jan. 29^th at 3 o’clock a.m., the cause being heart disease and bronchial trouble. The deceased was born in Herkimer Co., this State and was one of the early pioneers of this, then western wilderness. The funeral occurred at his late home Monday, and was conducted by REV. D.C. BLAKELY of the M.E. Church. Interment in the Delevan Cemetery

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.

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.

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.

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.

The churches united in their morning service last Sunday, REV. TUBBS and his congregation going to the Congregational Church, where REV. TUBBS was invited by REV. WEST to deliver the sermon. REV. WEST followed with a few remarks.

The funeral services of MRS. GOULD were held Thursday at the Congregational Church. It was a dreadful time for a funeral. The interment was at Springville and the bearers and friends did not get back until 9 o’clock at night. Sermons was by REV. J.L. WEST, assisted by REV. TUBBS

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.

HIS LAST ROLL CALL: ANDREW MARTIN KELLER was born in Alexander, Genesee County, N.Y., March 19, 1830. During the early part of his life he lived in Detroit, Mich., where he mastered the mason’s trade. From there he moved to the town of Yorkshire. In 1854 he was married to LOUISA I. WHITNEY, with the exception of a few years. He has spent the greater part of his life in the town of Yorkshire in the village of Delevan or what was known for many years as Yorkshire Center. In 1862 when Pres. Lincoln called for 300,000 men, he heartily responded to the call. In the Universalist Church in this village, on the eve of Aug. 5, 1862, MR. KELLER enlisted under CAPT. HARRISON CHENEY, Co. D. 154 Reg. N.Y. Vols., he being the 2^nd man to enlist; an honor held sacred to memory. He engaged in battle at Fredricksburg, Chancelorville & Gettysburg. The 1^st day’s fight at Gettysburg he was taken prisoner, the beginning of starvation. He was then marched to Bell Isle prison, & from there to Andersonville, where the horrors of prison life began. He remained there 16 mo. & 20 days. From 120 lbs. in weight he was reduced to 72 lbs.—not from sickness, but from starvation. After being without food or water for 3 days, MR. KELLER was taken to Milan where he was exchanged. He was then sent to Annapolis, Md., where he received a 30 das furlough. He returned to camp & remained there until honorably discharged. MR. KELLER departed this life March 4, 1900, at twilight. After 6 weeks of suffering he passed peacefully away. He leaves a wife, one daughter, MRS. CARRIE MYRICK, & 3 grandchildren; also 1 brother in the west, and 1 nephew, W.J. PARKER, of Cadiz, N.Y.

The funeral was largely attended, many from Machias being among the number. REV. FAIRCHILD of Ripley Memorial Church, Buffalo, officiated. Interment at Mapledale

EAST ASHFORD ITEMS: The remains of MR. EUGENE WHITNEY’S little child were brought to this place for burial.

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.

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.

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

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)

ALVA S. WELLMAN. Died at his residence near this village on Monday, April 23^rd, at 1 P.M. of paralysis of the heart, aged 72 years, MR. WELLMAN was a man who was highly esteemed in this community and will be greatly missed. We shall publish an obituary next week. (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.

NECROLOGY. JULIA WHITING HOWE, wife of ZAPHNA HOWE, residing at Graham’s Corners, died at 12:25 a.m. Friday, June 26^th, in the 71^st year of her age. MRS. HOWE was eldest daughter of LEVI and CHRISTINA WHITING, pioneers of this town, and was born in Genesee County, this state, January 6^th, 1833, and came to the town of Yorkshire with her parents in 1839. On June 23^rd, 1856, she untied in marriage with MR. ZAPHNA HOWE and two children CHAS. F. and WILL L. were added to the home. Some twenty years ago, at a critical period susceptible to the sex, a mental cloud came upon MRS. HOWE’S life that at desultory periods nullified social wife-like affection in her household, but notwithstanding that her life was ever brightened by extreme sympathy and tender care from an ideal, patient, loving husband. A most devout husband and two sons mentioned above, also two brothers: -- GEO. H. WHITING, the venerable court crier of Cattaraugus County, and MILO M. WHITING, ex-postmaster of Delevan, are left to mourn her going away. The deceased untied with the Delevan Baptist Church by baptism on Oct. 10, 1858 and had ever continued her membership. The funeral, very largely attended, was at her home Sunday June 28, REV. WARREN of the Delevan Baptist church officiating. The interment was at Mckinstry.

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)

MUNSON WILLIS’ War Record. Elmwood, Tuscola co., Mich., June 1. Editor Cattaraugus Press: Will you kindly allow an old soldier to write up the war record of MUNSON WILLS, and old resident of your vicinity and have it appear in your paper?

MUNSON WILLIS enlisted in the 105^th N.Y. State Vol. Infantry. His battles were at Cedar Mt. Rappahannock Station, Thoroughfare Gap, Bull Run, Chantilla, Va., South Mt., Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorville, Gettysburg, Cold Harbor, Bethsadia Church, white Oak Swamp, Petersburg, and Weldon R.R., Va. The 105^th and 94^th N.Y. regiments were consolidated in the spring of ’63 and from that time on were drilled as skirmishers. Therefore, our regiment saw hot fighting on the skirmish line. Co. H. and Co. K. were thrown out on the skirmish line and Cold Harbor on or about May 20, 1864. The next day, in reliving the old skirmishers, three of Co. H’s boys and three of Co. K’s boys were missed and left in the dense foliage of the woods. It was about 4 o’clock in the afternoon we were flanked on our left. Not knowing that our right and left flanks were exposed, we were attacked unawares on our left by the killing of MIKE COFFEE of Co. H.

MUNSON WILLIS, HENRY ADAMS, LEANDER MORSE of Co. K., and two of Co. H. rallied by fours. By this time the enemy had gained our rear. At the distance of not over 10 feet a Reb. Fired at WILLIS, but on account of the thickness of the bushes, missed. Instantly bringing his gun down to a load, WILLIS, taking in the situation at a glance, with a single leap landed square with butt of his rifle on the top of the Reb’s head, crushing the skull and breaking his neck. We left Comrade Coffee and three of the enemy dead on the field. We fell back about 40 rods and regained our lines. WILLIS, after we had after we regained our lines, said he would have struck that Reb. If he had spoiled his gun.

Yours, SERGEANT LEANDER S. MORSE, CO. K, 94^TH N.Y. STATE VOL. INF.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Delevanites were shocked Thursday morning at the announcement that MRS. PERMELIA HOWELL WESTOVER had met death at her own hands. She chose a rope as the weapon, and stole silently from her house about 5 a.m., went into her barn, carefully closed and fastened the door behind her, and then went up the narrow stairs leading to the loft. She placed a box 14 inches high in a common chair and, standing on this, threw a rope over a joist about one foot above her head. One end of the rope she tied to the joist; the other end she passed around her neck and made a noose at the left ear. She kicked the box from the chair and strangulation followed. This must have taken place at about 5 a.m., for at 8:30, or 3 ½ hours later, when discovered by Mrs. M. CAREY, the body was cold, but not rigid. Physicians were hastily summoned, but the heart’s action had entirely ceased. Neighbors removed the body to her house and a coroner was summoned who, after questioning the neighbors, deemed a formal inquest unnecessary.

The deceased was a daughter of MR. and MRS. HENRY HOWELL. She was married to MR. ABNER WESTOVER 7 years ago, his death following 5 years later. She leaves a sister, MARTHA, and two brothers, CAREY and ABRAM. The cause of her rash act was an unbalanced mind, for she had on several occasions told her neighbors that she would take her own life.

She inherited from her late husband her home on Railroad Street and a couple of thousand dollars, hence was not in the stringent circumstances her fancy had pictured, her troubles being wholly imaginary. The funeral is announced for Saturday at the house at 12 and at the Baptist Church, of which she was a member, at 1 p.m. The interment will be in Mapledale. The deceased was about 46 years of age.

Died, at Mooreheadville, Pa., on July 4^th, 1902, WARREN THOMAS WORDEN, the eldest son of WARREN WORDEN, formerly of Delevan, aged 12 years, 6 months, 18 days. Death was caused by blood poisoning following an operation. Burial in the North East Cemetery. He was an obedient, truthful, honest child, a member of the Union Sabbath School at Mooreheadville, also a member of the Harbor Creek Christian Endeavor society of the Presbyterian Church. We had hoped he was to be the staff of our declining years and the comfort of his mother when we should enter the valley of the shadow of death; but as we stood by the bedside of our dying boy the words of the dying President in the city of Buffalo came crushing weight to us: “It is God’s way, not ours. God’s will be done.” Floral offerings from teachers, friends and schoolmates were profuse, attesting their love for him. Funeral occurred Sunday at 4 p.m., REV. H. W. WARANSHUIS of the Harbor Creek Presbyterian Church Officiating.

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.

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.

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.

OZRO COLE passed away about midnight Feb. 10^th. Arrangements for the funeral are being delayed until his nephew, HERBERT WILLIS, can be heard from. MR. WILLIS is on his way here from the state of Washington. (no year)

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

A sad providence removed from our village on March 1^st, one who will be greatly missed in the vicinity of Delevan, in the person of MRS. KETURAH HOWELL BISHOP. The funeral was held at the home of her son, DR. L. L. BISHOP. A large concourse of friends and relatives were present to render the last earthly honors to one who has been a power for good all through the years since AMASA BISHOP brought her here with her infant son 46 years ago. It was no small task to be housewife and housemaker on a farm in those days before modern labor saving machines, when several men were needed to carry on the farm work; but MRS. BISHOP found time for that, and to care for two relatives who have been deaf from childhood, and to make a place for herself in the social and church life of this entire section. For 36 years this devoted couple were the mainstay of the M. E. church here, only dropping out of active work with the failure of MRS. BISHOP’S health. Baptized in infancy and matured in the church from childhood she had never experienced sin, nor the exaltation of rescue from its depths, but she had that spotless innocence that so far surpasses in worth even the sincerest penitence. Her religion was of the every-day sort, and every morning for over 47 years the Bishop home gathered about the family altar to begin the day. Tolerant as to the convictions of others she was unwavering in her own and her unswerving loyalty to the church of her choice was a marked feature of a most impressive life. Her whole life was one labor of love, pouring itself freely out in the unstinting service to others.

The REV. H. M. WILSON, pastor of the M. E. Church preached….She is survived by the aged husband A. H. BISHOP, a son of L. L. BISHOP and a sister, REBECCA HOWELL of Delevan, and another sister, MRS. DAVID LUCE, of Howard Lake, Minn., and she is mourned by the entire community.

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)

Died, Jan. 29^th, 1913, CLARENCE DAY HADLEY, aged 29 years, 7 months and 7 days. Funeral services at the home on Feb. 1^st. Interment at Maplewood Cemetery, Springville.

CLARENCE DAY HADLEY was the youngest son of HENRY H. and ELIZABETH WILTSE HADLEY, and was born in East Ashford June 22, 1883. Both his parents were descended from good New England stock and he had inherited their good traits, industry, economy and honesty.

On the first day of the new year he was stricken with pneumonia of an aggravated type and was desperately sick for a number of weeks, but for some days before his death he had improved rapidly and all and believed him on the road to recovery, when a heart complication snuffed out his life in a moment, literally, proving the truth of the Bible assertion: “In the midst of life we are in death.”

About 8 years ago he was joined in marriage to MISS DORA WASSON, who with 2 little children survive him, as do his parents, and brother BERT of Buffalo, and an adopted sister, MRS. EARL COLE of Springville.

In his disposition and association with others he was a peculiarly lovable personality, and the friendships of boyhood with early associates ripened to fine strong love and regard of manhood.

He was a valued member of the West Valley Lodge No. 665 I.O.O.F. and had just completed a term as its presiding officer, in which position by his ability, activity and fairness of administration he had won the high regard of his associates. The lodge conducted the services which were very impressive and many beautiful flowers were presented by members and friends.

In the loss of this good brother, son, husband and father, not only the family but the community had sustained a distinct loss, and it will be many months were his genial smile and kindly ways will be forgotten.

To the young wife bereft of his companionship and loving association and the parents descending the western slope of life’s day, and to the brother and sister and all the loving friends and associates heart felt sympathy is offered…

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.

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

The funeral of MRS. SARAH A. CHENEY was held at the M. E. Church on Sunday at 2:30 p.m., the REV. W. J. WEST officiating. Her five sons, C. ABAIL, WALTER W., FRANCIS J., GEORGE H., and LYMAN J., and her only daughter MRS. IRENE E. CROCKER, were at her side when she passed away.

She had been a invalid for many years, and a great sufferer for the last few months of her life; yet in death her features regained a last few months of her life; yet in death her features regained a natural, peaceful expression, greatly to the comfort of her relatives.

She was a devout member of the M. E. Church and was highly esteemed for her many excellent qualities. She had been a woman capable of performing an extraordinary amount of work. She boarded the hands of a large lumber camp in Pennsylvania, sometimes numbering 100 men, taking a barrel of flour daily for them, and this without help, although she had a family of small children. During the almost 50 years of her residence here, her life was full of activities and even during the years of her illness she knitted a great number of mittens and socks.

When left a widow, 20 years ago, she found herself with a farm and house and lot in the village encumbered by debt. This she paid off and accumulated some money in addition. The example of her strenuous life is worth of consideration by the young… (clipping ends)

MISS MARY WOOD died Wednesday at half-past two o’clock. Funeral at 11 a.m. today at the M. E. Church in this village. (no date mentioned)

The funeral of MRS. LAURILLA J. WILTSE was held in the Congregational Church April 12^th, 1900. REV. MCMASTER of Springville preaching a very excellent sermon. The funeral was in charge of A. L. PINGREY Springville. MRS. LAURILLA J. HADLEY was born in Vermont in 825 and at the age of 14, with younger children, was left without a mother. Her father came with his children to this place, where he died several years ago. LAURILLA was married to EMERSON WILTSE in 1857. They were both members of the Congregational Church, and during her long sickness she was always anxious to know how the church was prospering. The church and community have lost an excellent Christian Counselor. The husband and sister, MISS EVA J. HADLEY, have the sympathy of their many friends.

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; E. B. SANFORD and wife of Buffalo; GEO. COMSTOCK and wife, Holland, MRS. S. COX of Penn.

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

MRS. FRANCES DAVIDSON, wife of ALEXANDER DAVIDSON, for many years a resident of this village, died at the home of her son FRED DAVIDSON, on Railroad St.., Monday evening, June 9, at 7:40 o’clock. She had been ill but a few weeks, the cause of her death being diabetes. The funeral services were held at the home of her son FRED at 13 o’clock, and at the Baptist Church at one p.m., yesterday, REV. WARREN officiating. MRS. DAVIDSON is survived by her husband, one daughter MRS. MARY JAMES of Arcade, and two sons FRED and WILL DAVIDSON, both of Delevan; also an aged mother and one sister. The obituary will appear next week.

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

CORA CHASE COLE: As the twilight shadows were falling Tues., March 18, 1902, the hushed words passed from friend to friend: “CORA COLE is dying.” And about 7:00 as night closed in, this message, freighted with such a weight of sadness, proved true. A beautiful life was ended, and a whole village mourned.

CORA M. CHASE was born at Johnsonburg, Wyoming Co., N.Y., January 30, 1878, the only daughter of EMORY AND MARILLA CHASE. While yet a young child, her father died and her mother came to Delevan to reside, and here most of CORA’S life was spent. On Nov. 2^nd, 1898 –a little over 3 years ago –she took upon herself the sacred vows of wifehood, and joined in marriage MR. MILTON J. COLE of Delevan. On Oct. 16^th, 1900, the young wife’s life was crowned with motherhood, for a sweet little daughter came into the new home.

As a young girl MRS. COLE was much beloved by her schoolmates and friends. Her disposition was like an unclouded day –bright and sunny –and she always had a pleasant smile with which to greet her friends. From early childhood she had been sweetly trusting in her Savior, and here lay the secret of her quiet, happy and unruffled life. The blessings of this quiet life fell on the community like the dew…

After completing her education in Delevan High School, she taught for several years the position of deputy postmistress, where her gentle courtesy and ladylike manners won the high regard of all the patrons.

MRS. COLE was passionately fond of music, and many are the hours that have flown on gilded wings as her skillful fingers flitted over the ivory keys, in answer perhaps, to some friend’s request for music. For many years she has been the very efficient organist of the Baptist Church choir, of which she was a faithful and beloved member. A few years ago an orchestra was organized here, and she officiated as one of the cornetists. In social entertainments, the musical features were not complete without her. Truly, from every place she will be missed….

The light of this fair young life went out as suddenly as sinks the glory of a setting star behind the hill. Only one short week ago she mingled with her friends in seemingly good health. On Thursday morning, March 13^th she was seized with a sudden illness caused by appendicitis, and other complications of long standing, and on the following Tuesday, at night-fall, she bade her friends goodbye, realizing that life’s sweet dream, for her was ended.

A motherless baby girl, a year and a half old, is left to miss a mother’s lullaby and tender care; an affectionate mother will miss the smile that so often cheered; and the bereaved young husband will listen in vain for the light footfall and happy voice of one who in days gone by has been the light of his home—for she has gone.

The obsequies will take place at 2 p.m. today (Friday) at the Baptist Church, where she has been a familiar figure since early childhood, and her pastor, the REV. W. S. WARREN, will conduct the sad services. She will be laid to rest in Mapledale, our beautiful city of sleep….

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

MR. WALTER FAIRBANKS passed suddenly away on Tuesday last, with heart failure, at the residence of CHARLES WILLIAMS, with whom he has made his home for the past few years. One sister and some grandchildren are left to mourn his loss. Funeral was held on Friday and he was buried here by the side of his children, who have all gone before him.

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.

MRS. MARY E. BARTLETT, wife of SAMUEL E. BARTLETT, of this place, died on Friday, May 22, from heart disease, after many months of suffering, aged 60 years. She was a daughter of the late LEVI WEBBER, for many years a resident of this vicinity, and came to this place with her parents when two years old. She was highly esteemed by all who knew her. She leaves a husband and 6 children. The funeral took place on Sunday, from the Christian church, of which organization the deceased was a member. REV. W. A. WARNER officiating.

--On Tuesday, Jan. 12, occurred the death of MRS. MARIETTA GOULD, at the home of her son, THOMAS LEONARD, near East Ashford. MRS. GOULD was a former resident of West Valley and was quite well known here. She has been in poor health for ten or fifteen years, and had reached the age of 79. The funeral was held at East Ashford, conducted by REV. WEST of this place. Interment in Springville. She leaves 4 children.

One by one the somber visaged reaper is gathering Delevan’s pioneers to their final habitation. The latest of our old residents to hear the call was MR. TIMOTHY HITCHCOCK, who died on Sunday morning, Jan. 31, at the home of his daughter, MRS. EDWIN KILBURN, SR., near McKinstry. MR. HITCHCOCK had attained the great age of 88 years. For several years he has been confined to the house, a great deal of the time to his bed, and though a great care, has had the kindest attention and nursing at the hands of his daughter and family. MR. HITCHCOCK had lived in this town for many years and was very well known to our older inhabitants. His wife preceded him in death many years ago, of his children who survive are: EDWIN HITCHCOCK, ADELBERT HITCHCOCK, MRS. EMERETTA KILBURN and MRS. IRA WOODARD, all residents of this town, besides many grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. The funeral occurred at the home of MR. and MRS. KILBURN on Tues. at 12o’clock. REV. W.W. WARREN of the Delevan Baptist Church officiated. Interment at McKinstry.

OLIVER WOODARD, aged 60 years, died on Sunday, Feb. 18, at 2 p.m., of consumption, at the house of his nephew, ELON WOODARD, who occupies the IKE BEACH farm three miles west of Delevan. The funeral took place Tuesday at 11 a.m. and the sermon was by REV. MASSEY of the M.E. Church. Burial in the family plot in Sardinia Cemetery.

MRS. MARTHA HOWLETT, who has been ill for some weeks, died Thurs. of last week at the home of her sister MISS ADELIA WELLES on East Main St. MRS. HOWLETT was about 64 years of age and had resided in Arcade for most of her life. She was a kind friend and neighbor and very active in religious work, being a member of the local M. E. Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband, DANIEL HOWLETT, and her sister, MISS ADELIA WELLES, and one brother who resides in Leadville, Colo. The funeral was held at the M.E. Church, Saturday, and the large attendance showed the high estimation of her friends and neighbors

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: CATHERINE LOVE EVERTS, wife of the late JEFFERSON EVERTS died at the home of her son HENRY EVERTS Mon. morning, Dec. 11. MRS. EVERTS has been in feeble health for some months and since coming to this place had grown worse, but the case was not considered as very alarming til a few days before her death which was a surprise to her many friends. The past few months have been remarkably full of sorrow for this family. In March the youngest daughter of MR. and MRS. EVERTS died, MRS. KATIE HEILER, the following month the wife of HENRY was taken away after years of suffering and in July MR. EVERTS died after a short illness. Now the wife and mother has gone to join those so lately mourned for. There is left of the family one daughter, MRS. MILFORD HOWELL, and two sons, HENRY and BERT. Funeral was held from residence of HENRY EVERTS Wednesday at 11 a.m. REV. WARREN of Delevan officiating. Burial at McKinstry.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

THE DEATH ROLL:

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Delevan’s Venerable Doctor Celebrates: GEORGE WASHINGTON and DR. WILTSE were born the same day—that is the doctor, of course, came several years later than GEORGE—but Feb. 22^nd was the day both celebrated. The doctor has now reached his 90^th birthday, and had a little celebration at his spacious residence just across the red covered bridge last Mon. Covers were laid for five. Feb. 21^st the doctor drove to Ashford and back. Although he has passed his 90^th milestone, he yet attends a few professional calls, and his judgement in cases of diptheria and scarlet fever is not to be disputed. He enjoys a game of checkers as well as ever, and manages to get over the ice and snow to the post office nearly every day. DR. WILTSE has been quite deaf for several years, but otherwise, he says he feels as sprightly as a boy. When asked to what he contributed his longevity, and good health, the doctor replied that he never used liquor or stimulants of any kind, neither tobacco, cigars or cigarettes, and tea and coffee he tabooed, as well. As a physician, he knew these things were injurious, and therefore governed his appetite accordingly. Here’s to your 100^th birthday, doctor.