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Steuben County items The abstracts below are in their entirety! I can not be of any further assistance on any of these surnames/families. What you see is ALL there is! I also can not make photostatic copies of these items! Allegany County is located on Steuben County's western border. I live in the south eastern part of Allegany County with the Steuben County (West Union) border less than a mile away from my home.
Abstracted by Judy Allen
Cwiklinski - Steuben Co., NY GenWeb coordinator.
Thurs, Mar. 8, 1883
Death of Hon. J.N. HUNGERFORD
Hon. J.N. Hungerford, ex-Congressman of this district, died last evening
at 6:30 o'clock, after an illness of two weeks, from blood poisoning, resulting
from an attack of dysentery. Mr. Hungerford was born in Utica, N.Y., his
father dying when he was an infant, and leaving the family in limited
circumstances. By a many determination and a resolute will he overcame the
obstacles that beset his pathway securing finally a liberal education at
Hamilton college, of which he is a graduate. From college he became a clerk
for his brother, a banker in Westfield, N.Y., whence he went to Corning in
1854, where in company with Geo. W. Patterson, Jr., he established
the Geo. Washington bank and finally sold out and established the famous
J.N. Hungerford bank. Mr. Hungerford married Miss Gansworth, of Bath,
in 1865. She died a few years ago. In October, 1881, he married Mrs. George
R. FORRESTER of Elmira, who survives him. Thurs, Apr. 5, 1883 "Jack" DeGroff's Death from injuries Received in a Fight. [Hornell Times.]
Much excitement prevails in the town of Howard in consequence of a tragedy
which yesterday resulted in the death of "Jack" DEGROFF. It appears
that on Monday last, DeGroff and a man named EDSALL, both residing
in the town of Howard, became involved in a quarrel about the title to some
land. Bopth men it is said, had been drinking, and were rather quarrelsome.
Finally, after indulging in some hard hard words they concluded to settle
the matter by a fight, and accordingly repaired to a convenient place and
indulged in a fierce scrimmage. In the battle, EDSALL struck
DEGROFF a terrible blow back of the ear, which knocked him insensible.
DEGROFF was taken home and received medical attention, but never rallied.
His death occurred yesterday. Thurs, Apr. 5, 1883 --A young lady not yet twenty-one years old, was married in this city a few days ago to her sixth husband, and all of the six are still alive. Who can beat that record? -- Hornellsville Herald Thurs, Apr. 5, 1883 --It is said that the proprietors of the Hornellsville Tribune have paid Fannie BRADSHAW the verdict for libel of $400 which she secured atainst them, also the costs which amounted to about $300. Thurs, Apr. 5, 1883--Tuesday night, Fannie, the adopted daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John SUTHERLAND, of Bath, died of catarrh of the stomach, after a short illness, aged 3 years and 10 months. The funeral was held at the residence Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock. --Courier. Thurs, Apr. 5, 1883 --William HOVER of Ossian, while driving down the hill toward Dansville, was thrown from his wagon on Monday, and received injuries from which he died on Tuesday. Thurs, Apr. 5, 1883 --A man named SMITH, living at Steven's Crossing, near Hornellsvile, was stuck by train 1 on the Erie Tuesday night, receiving serious injuries. His right thigh was broken and his left leg so badly crushed as to render amputation necessary and it was accordingly taken off midway between the ankle and knee joint. Thurs, Apr. 12, 1883 --The bar of Steuben County held a memorial service at Corning last Monday afternoon, for the purpose of paying a tribute to the memory of the late David RUMSEY. Thurs, Apr. 12, 1883 --Mrs. Mary S. HAWLEY, widow of the late Judge William M. HAWLEY, died Monday night at her home in Hornellsville, aged 81 years. Thurs, Apr. 19, 1883 --Mr. and Mrs. A.O. BUNNELL, editor of the Dansville Advertiser, quietly celebrated the twentieth anniversary of their marriage, on Monday evening, April 9th, by giving dinner to relatives in that village and county. Thurs, Apr. 19, 1883 Because of lacking history of Indian Blood lines & War of 1812 history in the area I am including the below passage- Judy:
--Mrs. Susan CUSIC, a Tuscarora Indian woman living on the Reservation
near Pekin, recently received a pension of $90 per year from the Government,
granted to her as a widow of a soldier of the War of 1812. Her husband, a
full-blooded Tuscarora Indian, was a officer in the militia and swerved during
the war. He died a few years ago at the advanced age of 101 years. Mrs.
CUSIC, who is a very old woman will receive over $1,000 back pension
[Salamanca Republican] Thurs, Apr. 19, 1883
A Stranger's Suicide.
A man named BURLEY, from Ohio, applied at the lock-up in Hornellsville
Saturday night, for loging. His request was granted. The man was nearly gone
with consumption. He tried to eat Sunday morning but could not and had a
spell of bleeding at the lungs. He was left alone a short time by the janitor
who, returning, found him shot in the temple. The suicide was committed with
a small revolver. He has a brother who is a contractor on the Susquehanna
division of the Erie railroad. Thurs, Apr. 19, 1883
A Close Call
The three-year-old son of Mr. Thos. MAGNER of Hornellsville, fell
into the creek, on Friday last, and came very close to drowning. Mr. Fred
LOOMIS who happened to be passing, rescued the drowning child just in
time to save it. Mr. MAGNER is a brother of the MAGNER BROS. of this
village. Thurs, Apr. 26, 1883 --The Steuben County Grand Jury at Corning, found indictments against Patrick KEATING for attempt to kill D. DENNING with a coupling-pin some months ago at the Colored Caked Walk in Corning, and against George SLY and Henry CLARK for stealing pelts from Williams & Howe's slaughter house in Gibson. James HOYT, arrested by Joseph KELLY for robbing a passenger on Erie 12 near Hornellsville, some weeks since, plead guilty and was sentenced to hard labor in Auburn for two years. Thurs, May 10, 1883 --John SUTHERLAND, a well-known Bath druggist, aged nearly forty-two years, died at his home in that village about 11 o'clock a.m., Saturday Thurs, May 10, 1883
A Farmer's Terrible Death
Hornellsville, May 3. -- At noon today George TOWLE, a farmer living
five miles east of here, was holding a team of horses by the head when they
got frightened at the cars, dragged him under them, and the wagon, loaded
with lumber, ran over his neck, killing him instantly. He was a single man,
aged twenty-six. He was getting ready to start for Dakota. Thurs, May 24, 1883 Whites Corners news: (Harrison Twp., Potter Co., PA-jac) Mrs. Harvey STEBBINS of West Union died very suddenly on the evening of May 14th. She came into the house with a pail of milk and setting it down told her husband that her breath seemed very short. He helped her to her chair and tried to give her some medicine, but she could not take it. She lived but a few minutes. Dr. COTTRELL of Whitesville was summoned and he said she died of a stroke of apoplexy. She leaves a husband and four children to mourn her loss. She will be greatly missed in the community in which she lived. She was ever ready to assist the sick and suffering, and we do not think she had an enemy. Her funeral was very largely attended. The funeral serman was preached by Rev. H. CHEESMAN, of Greenwood, N.Y. Thurs, May 24, 1883
A Probably Fatal Accident.
Hornellsville, May 22. -- James TALBERT, a switchman in the Erie yard
here, had his leg crushed near his hip this afternoon. The accident was caused
by a freight train running into a caboose after uncoupling. He is married
and has a family. They reside on Hornell street. He cannot recover. Thurs, May 31, 1883 --During a heavy thunderstorm the other day the barn of Mr. John ROGERS at Greenwood, Steuben county, was struck by lightning and burned, together with a valuable shorse, five yearlings and a quantity of hay, grain and farming utensils. Thurs, June 14, 1883
Arrested for Stealing a Horse.
Canisteo, N.Y., June 7 -- Amos SMITH was arrested today on suspician
of stealing C.H. LANE's horse. He was taken before Justice A.H.
BURREL where he pleaded guilty and gave $250 bail for his appearance
at court in September. He is a hard character having served one term in state
prison for a simular offense. (Note.. wonder if he is the same
Amos Smith that is the brother to my gr. ancestor Allen Smith - looks like
my Smith gang rides again - considering I lost track of the Amos Smith I
was looking for in 1875 - perhaps after he got out of the big house maybe
moved to the greener pastures of Canisteo?? (sorry for the pun's) - The Amos
SMITH I am looking for has a wife Maryette - and a son Forrest E. -
Judy) Thurs, June 14, 1883 --William MASON, an old gentleman living in this place, went to Bath the last part of last week to look after his pension business. On his return he was abliged to wait for sometime for a train at Corning, where he fell asleep in the depot. While asleep he was robbed of his ticket to Wellsville, and all his money in his possession. Without friends or acquaintances in Corning, Mr. MASON was naturally in quite an embarrassed position. The circumstances were made known to membres of the Grand Army Post at Corning, who kindly and promptly relieved his embarrassment by furnishing him with sufficient money for the journey. Thurs, July 12, 1883 --Two citizens of Rexville equipped with a good team and carriage and armed with a jug of whiskey, undertook to run the town the other day. After running their teams two or three times through the streets, finally caught on to constables SNOW and MILLSPAUGH and after a severe stuggle, were captured, and one of them ironed and placed in the lock-up overnight. they were brought before Esq. WOOD and duly fined, Chas. SKILLMAN, $10 and costs, J. SHEHAN, $3 and costs. The over-driven horses were properly taken care of and returned to them and they started for home, wiser if not better men, understanding for once that Whitesville does not tollerate such proceedings. Cause, Rexville potheen. Thurs, July 12, 1883 --John M. BRUNDAGE of Greenwood, Steuben Co., plead guilty before U.S. Commissioner to selling beer without a government license and is held on $200 bail for trial. Hiram N. REYNOLDS, a hotel keeper of the same place, plead not guilty on a similar charge and gave bail to appear for further examination.
I welcome all feedback - positive & negative about these newspaper items. - Judy
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