The
Sullivan Review
Jan. - Feb. 1882
W. A. PARK, Esq., an old resident
of Monroeton, died on Friday, Dec. 30th
Mr. and Mrs. Mathew MC KERNAN of
Cherry, mourn the loss of a child about one year
of age, which died on Monday, Jan. 2nd
James, a young man and son of
Martin O'NEIL, of Wilmot, died after one week's
illness with typhoid fever, a short time ago.
Gotleib BARTCH, of Cherry, left
this place about two weeks ago, and it is
reported that he does not intend to return. His
family consisting of a wife and seven children
are thus thrown on their own resources for a
livelihood.
We have learned since our last
issue that the children of Mr. and Mrs.
SPEAKER, of Hillsgrove, who were drowned with
their mother on Christmas Eve., were aged
respectively five years, and eight months instead
of five years and fourteen years. The eldest son,
John, had returned sooner than the party who were
in the boat when it upset and he hearing their
cries for help, loosened another boat, and with
great presence of mind succeeded in rescuing his
grandmother who was clinging to the overturned
boat.
Forksville - A large number of
our people attended the funeral at Hillsgrove on
Wednesday. It was one of the saddest scenes we
were ever
called upon to witness. Judge BEDFORD preached a
very able and appropriate discourse from the
words "The Lord hath been our dwelling place
in all generations &c." Mr. SPEAKER has
the sympathy of all.
Laporte - Russell KARNS has
purchased the Laporte Hotel, and is arranging to
put it in thorough repair this spring.
Laporte - Two weddings happened
amid the joys of the week, on Christmas eve,
Andrew ALDRICH and Miss Tillie CLARK and on the
28th, W. C. MASON, Esq., and Miss Eliza Smith
STORMONT. Mr. and Mrs. ALDRICH are spending their
honeymoon with friends in Susquehanna Co. Squire
MASON and bride have returned from their city
trip, and invitations are out for their
"Home reception" at the residence of
Wm. A. MASON, on the 11th inst. [see below]
Thomas BLACKWELL and Charles MC
MANN, of Lycoming Co., were arrested in Laporte
about ten days ago, charged with stealing a horse
and wagon from Jacob RHEN, of Williamsport. After
being confined in jail at Laporte for several
days they were taken to Williamsport, where they
pled guilty.
W. D. WAGNER has gone to Athens
where he will engage in the sewing machine
business for the Singer Company.
Dr. J. B. LAUBACH, dentist, will
be in Dushore on Monday, January 23rd and remain
ten days. Parties wishing work done will do well
to call and see the Dr. as soon as possible. All
work warranted, and charges reasonable.
Thomas B. BARRETT and Miss Lanie
YAW, both of Hillsgrove, married at Forksville,
Dec. 28th, by Rev. E. D. RAWSON
Andrew ALDRICH, of Bridgewater,
Susquehanna Co., to Miss Tillie M., daughter of
Edward CLARK, dec'd, of Laporte, at Laporte, by
Rev. Samuel F. COLT, M. D., Dec. 24th.
Williams Clayton MASON, Esq., to
Miss Eliza Smith STORMONT, married at the
residence of Robert STORMONT, Esq., Laporte, on
Dec. 28th, by Rev. Samuel F. COLT.
Henry KROUSE, of Sampsell,
formerly of Cherry, and Miss Ella MC COLLUM, of
Sampsell, MO., in Sampsell, MO, Dec. 25th, by
Rev. J. FRENCH
26 Jan. 1882
Scranton, PA, Jan. 21 - Wm. COOK
was dying of small-pox at Hampton mines Thursday
night. His wife placed a lighted candle in his
hand and while awaiting his death fell asleep.
The candle set the bed clothing afire and Mrs.
COOK and babe were rescued senseless. COOK was
found dead, his flesh being burned from his
bones.
Eldredville - Mr. F. C.
SCHRADER'S children are sick with Scarlet Fever.
A little girl of Mr. KESSMAN'S is also sick with
the same disease.
Mrs. UTLEY, of Wellsboro, is
visiting her daughter, Mrs. H. H. BLAIR.
Mrs. Lewis ZANER, of Cherry, is
reported to be dangerously ill. She is one of the
oldest ladies in this vicinity.
Mr. J. P. LITTLE, welcomed a new
pupil last Saturday evening, 28th. Mother and
daughter are both doing well.
2 Feb. 1882
Charles F. SAYLES, has been
reappointed postmaster at Troy, Bradford Co.
John GROVES, an old resident of
Cherry, died on Monday. Funeral services on
Wednesday.
James GAINER, one of the oldest
residents of this vicinity, died at the residence
of his son, Thomas GAINER, in Cherry, on Thursday
last, aged 82 years.
James DRAKE, of Cherry, a young
man about 21 years of age, died on Saturday after
a lingering illness of nearly a year. His remains
were interred in the Catholic Cemetery at this
place on Monday.
James THOMSON, Esq., is very ill
with Typhoid Fever. His brother, Dr. William
THOMSON and daughter, Ruth, of Centremoreland,
Wyoming Co., were called here due to his illness.
Hon. F. B. POMEROY and wife are
in Troy, having been summoned there to attend the
funeral of a sister of Mr. POMEROY, Mrs. E. B.
PARSONS.
Colley - Mrs. Elizabeth
HUNSINGER, more commonly known as Grandmother
HUNSINGER, is fast declining in health.
9 Feb. 1882
Frank COOK and Miss Sophia M.
BAHL, of Cherry, were married by Rev. Father
WALSH, on Sunday Jan. 29th.
Patrick FINAN, of Albany, and
Miss Mary DONAHOE, of Cherry, were married on
Wednesday.
Joseph MITTENDORF, one of the
substantial young business men of our town, was
married on Thursday morning to Miss Lizzie
DONEGAN, of Cherry.
J. G. SCOUTEN was married on
Tuesday to Miss Addie, eldest daughter of
ex-Sheriff UTZ, of this place, with Rev. WAGNER
officiating. [see next week]
Hiram A. ALLEN, of Harkins,
Sullivan Co., NY married to Miss Debbie E.
RICHART, of Dushore, on the 7th inst., at the
residence of the bride's
parents, by Rev. G. L. BURSON.
Lewis VAUGHN, of McKean Co., is
visiting relatives in this county.
W. H. SCUREMAN who resided in
this place for a number of years, is now
prospecting in Texas and New Mexico.
Mrs. W. H. SCUREMAN, accompanied
by her two little girls, is visiting her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Amos REESER, in this place.
John H. GREEN, of Laporte, has
returned from his trip to Washington City, and is
visiting his brother at Burlington, Bradford Co.
Mrs. William LAMBERT, of Forks,
was taken sick while visiting at Judge WRIGHT'S
in Forksville, some six weeks ago, where she is
still confined to her room, being unable to be
removed to her home.
Colley - Abram MESSERSMITH has
moved from Wilmot to this place.
Overton - Mr. and Mrs. Michael
KEEFE have gone to Buffalo to reside.
16 Feb. 1882
Mrs. A. RICHART, of Elmira, died
on Tuesday. Mr. RICHART was formerly a resident
of this vicinity, and is a brother of John
RICHART and Mrs. Daniel FAIRCHILD of this place.
[see next week]
Herman RING, of Laporte Twp., who
has been an invalid for the past ten years is
very low this winter.
Frank PEALER and brother of Van
Camp, Columbia Co., were visiting relatives in
this place last week.
Chas. KISNER and family who have
resided at Milton for the past year, will return
to this place about April 1st.
W. H. SCUREMAN joined his family
at this place on Thursday and on Saturday they
departed for Wallace, New Mexico, where Mr.
SCUREMAN will engage in the hotel business.
John G. SCOUTEN and Miss Addie
J., daughter of John UTZ Esq., married on the 7th
February, at the residence of the bride's parents
by Rev. R. S. Wagner. All of Dushore. [see last
week]
Murder Trial at Towanda - Last
fall the body of a young girl named, Dora MANN,
was discovered in a piece of woods near Troy,
Pa., There were
evidences of foul play and Andrew J. MANN, his
wife Susan, who had adopted the child who was
found dead, were arrested and indicted for the
murder of the child. Alice BURR, daughter of Mrs.
MANN, was also jointly indicted with them. The
trial commenced on Wednesday last at Towanda. It
was finished on Saturday, the justice charging
the jury at 2 o'clock. The jury returned a
verdict that the prisoner, Mrs. MANN, was guilty
of murder in the second degree. Her husband and
the BURR girl were acquitted. The verdict is
regarded as about right.
Charles MC DONALD and Michael
MURRAY left Dushore a few days ago to return to
Leadville, Col., where they have been for the
last few years.
The damage to property in all
parts of the country was very great, in many
places along the rivers, people were driven from
their homes by the high water. Bradford County
lost four bridges, several bridges across the
Chemung and Susquehanna Rivers were taken away.
Bellasylva - George SALISBURY and
John DADDOW were busy hauling their bark to
market this winter; they have finished now.
24 Feb. 1882
Joseph DIBLING will at once begin
to rebuild his shops, he will erect abuilding 40
x 60 within the next sixty days.Patrick BRENNAN,
an old resident of Overton Twp., died on
Wednesday, the 15th inst., aged 72 years. His
remains were brought to this place for burial on
Friday.
We are informed that the report
that Mrs. A. RICHART, of Elmira, was dead, is
false. Our authority for publishing was a
telegram, handed us by a
relative for publication.
Mrs. Sarah MANN, who was found
guilty of murder in the second degree at Towanda
a short time ago, was sentenced to four years and
one month imprisonment in the penitentiary.
Thomas SCANLIN, aged nearly 80
years, a resident of Albany Twp., died on Monday.
Herman RING, of Laporte Twp.,
died on Thursday morning, the 16th inst., aged 73
years. He was one of the early settlers of
Laporte Twp., having resided on the farm where he
died nearly forty years. His remains were
interred in the cemetery near the German Church
on Saturday.
Wilbur VOUGH, of Forks, left on
Tuesday for Nebraska.
Charles FLESCHUTT, of Missouri,
is visiting his father Dr. FLESCHUTT.
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd STREBY of
Forks are rejoicing over the advent of a
daughter.
Mrs. Hannah CLARK, of Forks Twp.,
had an attack of paralysis about two weeks ago.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry MOLYNEUX, of
Pilot Rock, Iowa, have been visitingrelatives and
friends in Elkland and Forks for the past few
months. They expect to return within a few weeks.
Joseph E. ROTHROCK, of Elanchard,
Centre Co., and Miss Ella N. KUMES, married at
the residence of the bride's father in Cherry, on
the 19th inst., by Rev. Richard BEDFORD.
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