| 6 Oct. 1881 Mrs.
C. C. FINCH, of Laporte, is visiting her
daughter, Mrs.COLT
Frank DEEGAN, of Laporte is at home after an
absence of two years in Towanda.
Mrs. J. W. YOUNG and Mrs. Thos. IRVING, of
Springville, Susquehanna Co., are visiting their
mother, Mrs. JACKSON
Rev. Jacob MILLER, of Muncy, who resided in
this place from 1851 till 1859, was postmaster
for three years during that time, has been
spending a few days in this town and vicinity,
renewing old acquaintances.
Several young children have died in this
vicinity within a few weeks, among the number are
a little daughter of Mr. M. REDDING, a daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas MINER and a child of Mr.
and Mrs. BING
Mrs. Melissa, wife of the late John F. DODGE,
Esq., of Terrytown, died at the home of her son,
John, on Sept. 26th.
Dr. W. J. RANDALL, of Forksville, died on
Monday, of typhoid fever. He was one of the
prominent men of western Sullivan, and practiced
in Sullivan and Lycoming Co. for the past twenty
years. He was about fifty years of age, and
leaves a widow and several children.
13 Oct. 1881
Enoch RAUROCHSON, of Cherry, died on Monday
A little son, aged two years, of Mr. and Mrs.
John S. HOFFA, of this place, died Friday of
cholera infantum
Dr. N. W. TERRY, of Terrytown, Bradford Co.,
died on Thursday and was buried in the cemetery
at Terrytown on Saturday.
Mrs. J. H. HOWARD, of Wyalusing died on
Thursday in Chicago, where she had gone a few
weeks previous to visit her sister. Mr. HOWARD
received a telegram announcing her illness, but
did not reach Chicago until after her death.
Silvester SERFASS, aged about 17 years, and
youngest son of Jonas SERFASS, of Carverton,
Exeter Twp., while attending the fair at
Tunkhannock, exerted his strength on a
"lifting machine." Came home, was
seized suddenly Sunday evening with a severe pain
in the back of his neck and extended down his
back. His suffering was terrible. On Tuesday he
became entirely helpless and died at 5:30 o'clock
Wednesday evening, Oct. 5th. ("Pittston
Press")
In Memoriam – Dr. W. J. RANDALL, departed
this life Oct. 3rd, in the 45th year of his age.
He was born in Columbia Twp., Bradford Co. Early
in life he began reading medicine with Dr.
AXTELL, of Troy, PA. In 1860, he came to
Forksville and commenced the practice of
medicine, being the first physician permanently
located in that place. In 1864 the Doctor married
Sarah A., eldest daughter of Wheeler GREEN, an
estimable citizen of Hillsgrove, PA. His funeral
was largely attended. He leaves a wife and six
children to mourn his loss.
The family of Wm. E. DEEGAN left Dushore last
week for Morton Co., Dakota where Mr. DEEGAN has
located.
Mrs. SCHOCK, of Colley, died on Oct. 3rd,
nearly 70 years. She had enjoyed good health
until Sept. 23rd, when she became blind since she
has been gradually failing. She was interred in
the cemetery of St. John's Lutheran Church,
Wilmot on Thursday last. The funeral services had
just been concluded when a grandson, Charles, son
of John SCHOCK, about 14 years of age, while
passing through the barn was kicked by a horse,
Dr. HERRMANN, was summoned at once but the
injuries were internal, and the boy died on
Sunday, and was laid to rest beside his
grandmother on Tuesday.
Thomas Luther, died on Sept. 16th, aged 3
years, 11 months and 24 days and Alvah Casper,
died on Oct. 6th, aged 1 year, 2 months and 25
days, the children of F. R. and E. KEELER, of
Davidson Twp.
20 Oct. 1881
A little daughter having taken up her abode
with Mr. and Mrs. S. F. COLT Jr. congratulations
are now in order.
John MC KERNAN, an old resident of Albany
Twp., died on Monday, aged 80 years, and was
interred in the Catholic Cemetery at this place
on
Wednesday.
Miss BISHLINE, of Hughesville, died very
suddenly in a carriage while on her way down from
Eaglesmere on Tuesday. She complained to Mr. VAN
ETTEN, who was driving, that she felt very ill,
and almost instantly expired. ("Muncy
Luminary")
Having built a new steam cider mill I am now
prepared to make cider on short notice and the
most reasonable terms. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Wm.
F. SMITH, Cherry Mills
James V. BENTLEY, Esq., of Morristown, NJ died
on Oct. 5th. He was the son in law of the late S.
F. HEADLEY, and was well known among the business
men of our town, having visited this place many
times on business in connection with the HEADLY
estate.
F. P. CUMMISKY who has been at Banner, Idaho
for the past two years returned last week. He
goes to Erie, Weld Co., Colorado in a few
weeks.His family will accompany him.
27 Oct. 1881
George GORDON, one of the oldest residents of
Asylum Twp., Bradford Co., died on Saturday
Mr. and Mrs. John DIEFFENBACH, of Cherry, are
at Milton, having been summoned there by the
death of a sister of Mr. DIEFFENBACH.
Mr. and Mrs. Amos REESER went to Milton on
Monday, having been called thereby the death of a
sister of Mrs. REESER, a Mrs. FULMER.
New Salem – An only son of Fred ANDERSON
died on Oct. 10th
Clara, wife of Charles HOTTENSTINE and daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. John MULLAN, died on Oct. 23rd.
Funeral on Wednesday.
We know of nothing so demoralizing to the
young men and boys of our town as the second hand
billiard table which has been brought here within
the past month. A decided stand should be taken
at once by the parents in this vicinity in regard
to this nuisance.
George, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur TOUSCHNER,
who was employed as driver at the Bernice mines,
was caught between the cars on Friday last and
instantly killed. The deceased was 12 years, 5
months and 23 days.
3 Nov. 1881
Mrs. CORCORAN, and aged lady, mother of P. C.
CORCORAN, died on Thursday
An infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Richard
WOODWARD, of Bernice, died on Thursday last.
George BENDER, is an Independent candidate for
county commissioner.
Benjamin HERSHBERGER died at his home in
Lewisberry, York Co., on Oct.23rd, aged 66 years.
He was a former resident of Colley. He was the
father of Mrs. Jacob H. YONKIN, of our town.
Mrs. Wm. GRAIFLEY, who resides a mile or two
form this place is suffering an attack of
paralysis. She is about 80 years of age, and her
recovery is somewhat doubtful. She is the mother
of John W. and Lewis MARTIN of this county.
Thomas KING, one of the oldest citizens of
Elkland made us a call on Tuesday.
F. OSTHAUS, of Overton, spent the Sabbath in
town with his daughter, Mrs.Dr. HERRMANN.
10 Nov. 1881
LeGrand BREWER, a poet of some note in
Bradford Co., died at Carbon Run on Sunday, aged
26 years
The family of Thomas WARD who resided in
Albany Twp. about three miles from this place are
afflicted with Diptheria, six of the children
being under the physicians care at one time. Two
deaths occurred in the family during the past
week.
Lewis, son of Hiram LONG, of Cherry, who has
been residing in Michigan for the past two years,
returned on Tuesday. He is suffering from a
severe attack of malaria.
Mrs. Wm. GRAITLEY, died Saturday, aged 84
years. She had lived in this immediate vicinity
nearly all her life. The funeral on Monday was
very largely attended. Her remains were interred
in the cemetery near Daniel BAHR'S.
17 Nov. 1881
Judge Levi P. STALFORD, an old and respected
citizen of Wyalusing Twp., died on Sunday.
Peter SKELLEY, of Bernice and Miss Maggie
BARRY of Albany were married on Nov. 7th.
Mrs. Thomas MC HALE who was a daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Martin CURRY of Cherry, died at
Leadville, Colorado on Nov. 1st. Her remains were
brought to Scranton for burial.
Joseph MITTENDORF and J. C. COOK purchased the
blacksmith and wagon shops in this place, known
as the RICHARTS shops.
Rev. Conley PLOTTS, minister of the Baptist
Church, who many years ago taught a boys' school
here, died at the residence of his brother, W. L.
PLOTTS, on Tuesday, in his 73rd year. The funeral
will be held on Friday. ("Muncy
Luminary")
John BRISLIN, of Cherry and Miss Mary MC
GUIRE, of Terry, Bradford Co. were married at
this place on Tuesday.
James CAVANAUGH and Miss Mary O'NEIL, of
Albany were married at this place on Tuesday.
24 Nov. 1881
Isaac BUCK, who left this section 26 years ago
and settled in Illinois, has returned to visit
his relatives and acquaintances.
Terrytown – Myron BABCOCK has gone to
Missouri where he owns some real estate.
31 Nov. 1881
Newton WALDRON, of Troy, was killed Friday
morning by jumping from a moving freight train
near Granville Summit, he was 24 years of age.
Dr. J. D. LESLIE, of Lincoln, Nebraska,
committed suicide at Montrose, Susquehanna Co.
last week while visiting his brother at that
place.
Mrs. William RYAN, of Bernice, died Saturday,
from consumption. The funeral was held on Monday.
Mrs. John SULLIVAN, of Towanda was in
attendance at the funeral of her sis-in-law, Mrs.
RYAN
Mrs. MURPHY of Washington DC, is in this
place, having been called here by the death of
her mother, Mrs. DONOVAN.
Miss Mary MOSBACHER, of Overton, has returned
from Kansas where she has been for the past six
weeks visiting her brother, Charles, formerly of
this town.
Henry SWANK, Esq., of Davidson Twp., spent a
couple of days in Hughesville this week on
business. Mr. S. is a practical surveyor by
profession, a good democrat in politics and an
excellent citizen and neighbor ("Hughesville
Enterprise")
Miss Lou GAVITT, of Laporte, who has been in
Minnesota for the past six months, has returned
and is teaching the LOW school. She is one of our
best teachers.
Lewis LONG, died at the residence of his
father, Hiram, in Cherry Sunday night. He was
about 30 years of age and unmarried.
Mrs. DONOVAN, widow of James DONOVAN of
Cherry, died on Sunday, aged 80 years. She was
one of the oldest residents of this vicinity.
Mrs. William O'CONNELL, of Elmira, formerly
Miss Susan HARRINGTON, of Cherry, died at her
home on Wednesday the 15th inst. She was about 35
years of age. Her remains were brought to this
place for burial.
Margaret SULLVAN, of Lock Haven was found on
Saturday lying at the foot of her stairs,
suffering from injuries that resulted in her
death. The coroner's jury found that the deceased
came to her death by means of a blunt instrument
in the hands of her husband, who is in jail.
Marsden G. WEBSTER and Miss Frankie S. MC
INTIRE, both of Elkland, at the Wesleyan
Parsonage, Millville, on 6 Oct. 1881 by Rev. G.
L. Payne.
Samuel RINEBOLD, of Forks Twp. and Miss Mary
E. JACOBY, of Laporte Twp., at Wesleyan
Parsonage, Millville, on Nov. 9th, by Rev. G. L.
Paine.
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