The
Sullivan Review
4 Jan-29 Mar 1883
4 January 1883
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11 January 1883
Postmaster CRONIN has resigned. We have not learned who his successor will be.
The store of FINALE & Son, at Canton, was burned on Tuesday, Jan. 1. Loss $10,000.
Miss O’BRIEN, daughter of Martin O’BRIEN, of Forks, was reported dangerously ill on Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis O. BRINE, of Overton, mourn the loss of a little daughter, who died on Thursday last.
Miss Mary GOLIGHTLY was drowned while skating on the Susquehanna, at Plymouth, on the evening of Dec. 29th.
Timothy COLLINS and Miss Alice KINSLEY, of Forkston, were married by Rev. Father WALSH, at this place on Wednesday.
The Commissioners have appointed Robert STORMONT, Clerk; Hon. E. M. DUNHAM, Commissioner’s Counsel and Robert STORMONT, Mercantile Appraiser, for the ensuing year.
A movement has been started to raise a fund for Jesse VARGASON, of Towanda, who suffered the loss of an arm by the premature discharge of a cannon at the G. A. R. encampment in East Towanda last fall. The subscriptions are limited to 10 cents, and each contributor is required to send his or her name. Charles HINTON, Athens, is treasurer of that fund.
E. O. PEALER was in town several days last week.
Mrs. R. J. THOMSON is visiting relatives in Philadelphia.
Hon. B. B. STRANG, of Tioga County, is reported dangerously ill.
William G. COLLEY, of Kingston, visited relatives in this place and vicinity last week.
Alphonso WALSH, of Cherry, is teaching at North Jackson, Susquehanna County.
Herman OSTHAUS, of Scranton, visited his parents at Overton during the holidays.
Mr. PAXTON, of Lancaster County, is visiting his sister, Mrs. P. GILMORE, Jr., of Cherry.
M. J. LULL, formerly of Bernice and G. M. CLARK, of Towanda, will start next week on a prospecting trip to Minnesota.
Michael MEYLERT, of Laporte, who has been ill for some time, is not regaining his health as rapidly as his friends hoped for.
A. B. BOWMAN has sold his Canton Sentinelto Charles D. DERRAH. Mr. BOWMAN will go south, probably to North Carolina, this week, hoping to benefit his health thereby.
J. W. STONE, Esq., of Canton, goes to Dakota, in January and expects to make a home there or in Minnesota. He has sold his house to his partner, Mial LILLEY, at Canton.
An inquisition indented and taken at the house of Simon L. KUNES, in Cherry Township, on the 25th Dec., 1882, before Francis CHAFFEE, coroner of the county, upon the view of the body of Simon L. KUNES, here lying dead, upon the oath of S. J. RANDALL, Charles BAHR, George BENDER, John WEISBROADT, Philip TUBACH, George YONKIN, good and lawful men of the county, sworn to inquire, on the part of the Commonwealth, when, where, how and after what manner, the said Simon L. KUNES came to his death. Simon L. KUNES was killed at Cherry Mills, on Dec. 23rd, 1882 about four o’clock P. M., by his team of horses running away, the wheel of the wagon running over him, dislocating his neck, breaking his ribs, sufficient to cause death. In the opinion of the jury, the runaway was caused by a shooting match and shooting near the place of the accident; the shooting was done by persons unknown to the jury shooting in or near public roads...
On Thursday last, John DAVIS, a man about 35 years of age, residing in Hillsgrove Township, took his gun and left home saying he was going to the woods to hunt. As he did not return at night, his family became alarmed, and search was begun by the neighbors. He was found about midnight, some distance from the house, dead, with a bullet hole through his head, his empty gun near him. Coroner CHAFFEE impaneled a jury and an inquest was held. The jury decided that he came to his death by his own hand. No cause can be assigned for this rash ace, other than insanity, as several members of his father’s family are or have been mentally deranged. He leaves a wife and two children.
Eldredsville – Joshua BATTIN is preparing to build a new house next summer.
Thurston S. VANLOON and Miss Mary L. MOON, both of Albany, married at the bride’s home in Albany, on Dec. 27th, by Rev. B. JONES.
Michael SHATLER and Miss Rosa PHILLIPS, both of Davidson Twp., married at the M. E. Parsonage, Muncy Valley, Dec. 27th, 1882, by Rev. A. P. WHARTON
C. Watson SPEARY married to Miss Rosetta J. PHILLIPS, both of Davidson Twp.; married at the residence of the bride’s parents, Dec. 27th, 1882, by Rev. A. P. WHARTON
New Salem – George BROWN is happy at last. Why so? A baby boy.
A mortgage for $3,500,000, in favor of William H. VANDERBILT and Chauncy M. DEPEW against the Jersey Shore and Pine Creek Railroad was filed at Williamsport recently.
Estate of Simon L. KUNES, late of Cherry Twp., requests payments. John BARTH, Administrator.
18 January 1883
Just Received – A large lot of Buffalo Robes will be sold low, at H. A. HOFFA’S.
Nearly every family in the vicinity of Overton, is afflicted with measles, and in some cases with diphtheria also.
Don’t fail to attend the oyster supper at Geo. MESSERSMITH’S, in Colley, this Thursday evening. A good time guaranteed.
John S. CROWELL, a blind man has been giving magic lantern exhibitions at different places in his vicinity, during the past week.
W. C. GAREY has been appointed postmaster at this place. Mr. GAREY served as postmaster for several years before removing to Texas.
Miss Kitty, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Martin O’BRIEN of Forks, whose illness was mentioned last week, died on Thursday, of measles, aged 14 years, 6 months and 6 days.
F. P. VINCENT is visiting his parents at Milan.
Martin CURRY, an aged citizen of Cherry, is reported dangerously ill.
A. B. BOWMAN, late of the Canton Sentinel, has gone to Goldsboro, NC
H. G. LEWIS, and wife, of Bernice, have both been afflicted with measles during the past two weeks.
Mr. and Mrs. J. E. ROTHROCK, of Candor, NY, visited Mrs. R’s mother, Mrs. KUNES, of Cherry, last week.
Wiiliam L. BILES, of Lime Hill, married to Norah I. FARR, of Wilmot, at the residence of officiating minister on Sunday evening, Jan. 14,, by Rev. C. T. HALLOWELL.
25 January 1883
Report says that the Sullivan County Democrat will cease publication after the issue this week.
Mr. A. ROSENCRANTS had purchased the photography gallery formerly owned by E. A. WHEATCRAFT, and will continue his business.
Mrs. Emmia E. SKINNER, died at Sac City, Iowa on Jan. 5th. Mr. and Mrs. SKINNER were formerly residents of Davidson, having removed to Iowa last spring.
Hon. Michael MEYLERT, of Laporte, died at his home on Wednesday evening, Jan. 17, of Dropsy, aged 59 years, 6 months and 27 days. He had been confined to his house for the past three months and his death was not unexpected to his immediate friends. He was the 2nd son of Seku and Abigail MEYLERT, born at New Milford on 20 June 1823. He was a civil engineer under the late John A. GAMBLE and William MOFFAT in surveying the long lines of public work. He was an agent of the BINGHAM estate, residing at Towanda, and afterwards at Wellsboro. He acquired an intimate knowledge of lands, titles and of settlers in many counties of this state. He married 30 Dec. 1846, Miss Ann FINCH. In 1847, he entered upon the settlement of a tract of 33,000 acres, almost all of forest. Sullivan had just been set off as a new county. He was active in locating the county seat at Laporte. In 1851 and 1852, he represented the county in the Legislature, and was a diligent member. He was concerned with numerous public organizations. With the late Judge JESSUP and C. L. WARD, in starting the Lackawanna R. R. in 1853 and 1854; The Laporte Tannery Co.; associated with John RANSOM, of Williamsport, charted the Loyalsock Navigation Co.; also an extension of the Catawissa R. R. to Towanda; afterwards joining Mr. MEHRLING and others of Hughesville, in the Muncy Creek. R. R.; establishing the Sullivan Land Co. In 1858 he began with the late Hon. George D. JACKSON the development of coal interest at Bernice, and afterwards they with Hon. M. C. MERCUR and late Col. C. F. WELLES the construction of State Line and Sullivan R. R. Other enterprises of less or greater magnitude crowded his busy life up to the very last. He was amid all changes a Democrat in politics. He was proprietor and editor of the Sullivan County Democrat. He united with the Presbyterian Church at Montrose and was a constituent member of the Presbyterian Church at Laporte, contributing to its erection and support as he had ability. Death did not take him by surprise. The funeral was held at his residence at Laporte on Jan. 10th. The fierce storm prevented some from attending, but large numbers of neighbors and friends from a distance accompanied his remains to the cemetery.
Mr. and Mrs. D. F. O’BRIEN, of Overton, buried three children last week, making the number four in all who have died of Diptheria within the past three weeks. They were bright, intelligent children. The grief-stricken parents have the heartfelt sympathy of all in their affliction. Another child, the only one remaining, is reported dangerously ill with the same disease.
Martin CURRY, of Cherry, whose illness was mentioned last week, died on Thursday, aged 80 years. He was an old and respected citizen of the township, having lived on the farm where he died for the past 40 years. During the past three years, he has been very feeble, having been confined to his bed the greater part of the time. He leaves a wife and five children. The funeral on Sunday was largely attended.
A very serious accident occurred on Main Street near the REESER house about 1 o’clock on Wednesday. Elmer BILLING, of Sugar Run, who is employed at CORNELL’S Lumber Camp, was walking up the street when he was struck by a sled on which were two boys, who were coasting on the Cherry Street Hill and thence into Main Street. He was thrown violently to the icy street, striking on his head. He was carried into the REESER House where he is still lying unconscious. Drs. BENJAMIN and WADDELL were summoned, but at this writing they were unable to ascertain the extent of his injuries, yet they think he will survive.
Mrs. Florence, wife of C. H. JENNINGS, of the firm of Jennings Brothers, of Bernice, died at the residence of her father, Capt. A. B. MOTT, in Tunkhannock, on Monday, Jan. 15th, of consumption.
John SCHAAD is now occupying his new hotel building near Bernice.
Russell KARNS, of the Laporte Hotel, is quite seriously ill with pneumonia.
Mrs. P. GILMORE Jr., of Cherry, is visiting her parents at Little Britain, Lancaster County.
Mr. and Mrs. Judge POMEROY are receiving the congratulations of their many friends, over the addition to their household of a son.
1 February 1883
The man BILLINGS, whose injuries were mentioned last week, recovered sufficiently to be taken home on Saturday.
Capt. O. F. YOUNG, of Alba, Bradford Co., died last Wednesday. He was a resident of this place for a number of years.
Miss Betsy THRASHER, aged 84 years, who resides in the family of Solon HEVERLY, of Cherry, fell on the ice a short time ago sustaining very serious injuries.
HEADLEY’s Pond is being filled with logs. A steam saw mill is to be erected near the outlet, within a few months when they will be converted into lumber.
James THOMSON, administrator of the estate of John DONAHOE, deceased, will sell valuable real estate at public sale, in this place, on Feb. 23rd.
Miss Adelaide H., daughter of H. W. PATRICK of Towanda, who had been in California for the past four years, died at the residence of her brother in law, in Cincinnati on Thursday last. She was on her way home and had stopped at Cincinnati to visit her sister.
The name of Jackson P. KEENEY, was sent to the Senate on Friday, for confirmation as postmaster at Towanda. He is a self-made young man, a native of Terrytown, Bradford County and a resident of Towanda for the past 15 years. He is a graduate of Lafayette College and a practicing attorney at the Bradford County Bar.
Sheriff’s Sales – To be held on Feb. 26th.
1. Located in Cherry Township – Seized and taken in execution and to be sold as the property of Gotlieb BARTCH 2nd at the suit of Emanuel G. KROMER.
2. Located in Dushore – Seized and taken in execution as the property of James THORPE at the suit of the Executors of George D. JACKSON, dec’d.
Mrs. G. H. HUNSINGER is reported dangerously ill with Diphtheria.
George C. WRIGHT, of Towanda is the happy father of a bouncing boy.
Ferris WOODRUFF, of Monroe, is visiting his sister, Mrs. George D. JACKSON, in this place.
John and Gooden KLINETOB and sister of Berwick, and Miss KLINETOB, of Hazelton, are visiting relatives in this place and vicinity.
George M. PARDOE, of Sioux City, Iowa, is Deputy U. S. Marshall of the district in which he resides. He was formerly of this county.
8 February 1883
Mrs. CONNELL, of Cherry, an aged lady, died last week.
HACKER’s Hotel, at the foot of North Mountain, in Luzerne County, was destroyed by fire Tuesday morning of last week. The hotel was well known as the old KAISER Hotel, and was one of the landmarks of the days of overland travel.
S. F. COLT, Jr. of Laporte was in town on Tuesday. He informs us that he has purchased the material and fixtures of the Sullivan Democrat office, and at an early day will establish a Republican paper.
Charles SICK has agreed to pay Mrs. S. L. KUNES $700 in order to stay legal proceedings, which were about to be brought against him for having a shooting match in or near the public highway, which it is claimed was the cause of the runaway by which S. L. KUNES came to his death some time ago.
The following simple remedy for Diphtheria is given by an exchange. Put the person suffering form Diphtheria into a warm bed. Take a shovel of red hot coals from the fire, sprinkle a tablespoonful or two of flour of sulfur on the hot coals, and place under the bed. Remove the shovel out of the room when the afflicted person begins to cough. Let this be done for two or three nights and it will be found that the fumes from the sulfur will kill the throat fungus called Diphtheria.
Mr. and Mrs. William D. BAHR, of Cherry, celebrated the 10th Anniversary of their wedding on Tuesday.
Mr. L. S. BURCH, of Owego, NY who is extensively engaged in lumbering near here, is now making his headquarters in this place.
Charles FLESCHUTT having sold his billiard tables and fixtures to Robert MCGEE, will take up his residence in Lead City, Dakota, within a few weeks.
The funeral of Mrs. D. W. GORE, of Sheshequin was attended on Tuesday by Mr. and Mrs. J. F. WILLIAMS and Mr. and Mrs. Q. A. KLINE of this place and Mr. and Mrs. H. G. LEWIS, of Bernice.
Sheriff EDKIN is very sick with the measles. W. C. MASON, of Laporte is deputy sheriff.
William CORNELL, who has been in charge of the affairs of Messrs. DAVID LANDFIELD & Co., is in this place and vicinity, but was taken sick a few days ago. He spent the past ten days at his home near Owego, but returned to this place Tuesday and is again attending to business.
Eldredsville – F. W. NORTON, of this place, has purchased a farm at Liberty Corners, Bradford Co., where he intends to remove the coming spring.
Elkland – Jonas BEDFORD, of Rushmore, Minn., formerly a resident of this township is visiting friends and relatives here.
Elkland – The smiling face of Seth SHOEMAKER is again seen in our community, he has for the last four years lived in Kansas.
Elkland – Edward MORE, of Colorado is visiting relatives here.
Hillsgrove – John SNELL, an old resident of this township, died Jan. 28th after a long illness. He was born in Philadelphia in 1811.
Hillsgrove – Benjamin HUCKELL, one of the oldest citizens of this township, has been sick for some time, and his recovery is somewhat doubtful.
Hillsgrove – Jonathan ROGERS, of Lincoln Falls is making arrangements to erect a portable steam saw mill in the spring.
15 February 1883
James O. BOWMAN married to Miss Maggie A. MCDONALD, both of Bernice, on the 8th inst., at the residence of the bride’s sister at Bernice, by Rev. G. L. BURSON
Sylvester THRASHER and Miss Amelia HEINEMEYER, both of Cherry, married at the Parsonage, Dushore, on Feb. 9th, by Rev. R. S. WAGNER
Sonestown – T. S. MAGARGEL is keeping a temperance house here.
A little son of Mr. and Mrs. A. HAAS, of this place, died on Saturday of pneumonia.
Three children of Dr. M. F. TERRY’s family, of Terrytown, have died with measles within a short time.
A new post office has been established at Wheelerville, Fox Twp. Henry P. TRIPP is postmaster.
John POLHAMUS, of Sonestown expects to put about 8,000,000 feet of hemlock logs in the Muncy Creek this winter.
BARTH & KESTER, of this place, have contracted to build a Catholic Church at Sugar Ridge, in Overton Twp., to be completed by October 1st.
Last Thursday morning, while Mrs. Patrick LAND, of Bernice, was at the barn milking, her little 3 year old son in some way set his clothes on fire and was burned so terrible before help reached him that he died Friday night.
The school board of Laporte Boro have decided to erect a new school building, which is to be two stories in height, 24 x 36 in size. Plans will be received at the next meeting, Feb. 19th. The school to be ready for use by Nov. 1st.
Mrs. J. W. YOUNG, of Athens, is visiting her mother, Mrs. JACKSON.
Lewis, the youngest son of Thos. MAHAFFEY, is dangerously ill with inflammatory rheumatism.
Sheriff EDKIN is dangerously ill with typhoid pneumonia and measles combined.
Rev. G. E. ZEHNER, who was a resident of this place for several years, is now principal of the public schools at Newport, Perry Co.
Joseph BARROW, who has been in charge of the affairs of the Mill Creek Lumber Company, in this county, for several years, has returned to Philadelphia, his former home.
Rufus HOPKINS, proprietor of the hostelry on Dutch Mountain, in Colley, known as "Hunter’s Rest," recently visited Packerton, his old home, which he had not seen for forty years.
We are happy to announce that "Josh" LULL did not conclude to take up his residence in Minnesota, but is again in charge of the passenger train on the S. L. S. R. R.
Lycoming County offers a reward of $800 for the capture and return of Mc Kinney SMITH, ex-commissioner. SMITH is reported to be sojourning in Canada. His guilty colleagues, CORSON and EBNER, are now undergoing imprisonment in the Penitentiary.
22 February 1883
Miles BURNS, Sr., of Cherry, died on Tuesday, aged 83 years.
Two young ladies, daughters of E. W. NEAL, who reside near Liberty Corners, Bradford Co., died of Diphtheria during the past month.
H. H. BLAIR spent last week with his parents in Tioga County.
Terrance BERGAN, of Cherry, an aged man, is reported dangerously ill.
Mrs. E. D. RICHART, of this place, is dangerously ill. She is 84 years of age.
Mr. and Mrs. Peter KELLY, of Cherry, have an addition to their family of a son.
Mrs. John RHOADS, of Sheiktown, Wyoming County, recently presented her husband with three fine healthy baby daughters.
A young man named FRAWLEY, of Sugar Ridge, Overton Twp., died a few days ago, and four others of his father’s family were dangerously ill last week, but are improving now.
An attempt was made last Thursday night to burn the store of FINCH and COLT, at Laporte. A quantify of rags, candlewick and the like was saturated with kerosene and set on fire in the cellar. The smell of the burning material led to an investigation and the fire was discovered before any serious damage had been done, and the fire was soon extinguished. The timely discovery was indeed very fortunate.
L. B. HUNSINGER, of Cherry, who fell on the ice about two weeks ago, was injured more seriously than was first supposed. He is now lying in a critical condition.
James WALKER, a lad nine years of age, who lives with his uncle, Joseph TALL, in Cherry, narrowly escaped drowning last Saturday, in a creek near the house, where he had gone for water. Fortunately, his uncle was near and rescued him.
Philander JOHNSON, a young man 24 years of age, a resident of Terry Township, Bradford Co., died at that place on Wednesday last, from the effect of exposure. He was intoxicated and laid down by the roadside and when found the next morning was badly frozen. He lived but a few days after this.
Oliver P. FORESMAN, proprietor of the City Hotel, Williamsport, died on Feb 14th, of typhoid fever, aged 32 years.
Ira BROWN, of Browntown, died last Wednesday, age 84 years. He was the father of D. K. BROWN, of Wyalusing, who is well know in this place.
Wilson DERR, a young man 19, of Muncy Creek Twp., Lycoming Co., died on Feb. 12th from injuries received a week before from having his leg caught in the machinery of a threshing machine.
1 March 1883
Robert Asa PACKER, died at Jacksonville, Florida on Feb. 20th. He was the elder son of the late Judge Asa PACKER, the proprietor of the Lehigh Valley Railroad and its head until his death in 1880. He married twice but never had any children. His second wife was the daughter of Col. Victor E. PIOLLET, of Bradford Co. He is survived by a brother, Harry E., and sister, Miss Mary. The body was brought north and buried at Sayre.
Judge James GAMBLE, died at his residence in Williamsport on Feb. 22nd, age 74 years. He was born on a farm near Jersey Shore on 28 Jan. 1809. He studied law with A. V. PARSONS and was admitted to the bar in 1832. He was elected as a member of the State Legislature by the Democrats in 1841 and re-elected in 1842. He was elected to Congress in 1850 and re-elected in 1852. He became President Judge in 1859 of the Clinton, Centre and Clearfield Counties District. In 1868 he was elected President Jude of the Lycoming District. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church, Director of the Bald Eagle Valley Railroad Company and of the Williamsport National Bank. He leaves one daughter and two sons.
Mrs. Daniel LANE, of Sugar Ridge, in Overton Twp., died last week. She was a middle-aged lady.
Chester VARGASON, of Wysox, Bradford Co.. died on Wednesday last from lock-jaw caused by a felon.
Hon. F. B. POMEROY was appointed Burgess by the court to fill the existing vacancy.
Miss Anna SPENCER of Laporte, teacher of the Laporte Boro School, is sick with the measles.
Andrew MICHAEL, of Kansas, formerly a resident of Laporte Twp., was in town a few days ago.
Mrs. Mina CHASE, of Wilkesbarre, is visiting her parents, MR. and Mrs. William MEYLERT, at Laporte.
Rev. J. C. B. MOYER, who resided at Forksville for several years, is now stationed at East Palmyra, Wayne Co., NY.
Col. J. H. HORTON was one of the pall-bearers and assisted in conducting the ceremonies at the funeral of Col. R. A. PACKER
O. G. RICHART and family, of Monroeton, were in town this week having been called here by the death of his mother.
Barnabas BILLIAN received a certificate of pension last week amounting to nearly $900, or four dollars per month from the time of his discharge. He is now suffering from the effects of a gun shot wound which would keep many men confined to the house, and his present rate of pension is inadequate.
Edward SCHAFFENAKER was married to Miss Ella M. CLAYTON, both of Wysox, Bradford Co., on the 25th Feb., at the White House, in Bernice, by Rev. G. L. BURSON
Joseph WHITEBRET, of Cherry, received a telegram on Tuesday, announcing the death of a sister in Philadelphia.
The Sullivan Republican, a six column folio sheet, made its appearance last week. S. F. COLT Jr., is editor and publisher.
A. L. SMITH and brother will open a harness shop at Forksville, about April 1st. The shop will be in the charge of John SMITH.
A child of Mr. and Mrs. John QUINN, of Albany died of measles on Thursday and was buried at this place on Saturday.
Kearns BERGAN died on Thursday. The funeral was held on Saturday. He was 85 years of age.
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Judge POMEROY, died on Wednesday last.
Mrs. E. D. RICHART, of this place, died on Sunday morning, aged 84 years. She has been in feeble health for many years and her death was not unexpected. The funeral was held on Tuesday and was largely attended. Interment at the Bahr Cemetery.
8 March 1883
Mrs. BENJAMIN returned on Saturday from Elmira, where she had been visiting her daughter, Tal, who has been seriously ill with diphtheria, but is now improving.
Mrs. DEWELL, of Wayne County, recently eloped, leaving several small children to be cared for by the authorities. She was a widow of a Baptist minister, her husband having been dead eight weeks. Her husband was the Rev. William DEWELL, formerly a resident of Terrytown, Bradford Co.
PROCTOR & HILL, proprietors of the Greenwood Tannery, last week purchased of John BROWN, of Easton, 3300 acres of timberland in Overton Twp., for $36,000.
A daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. P. CORCORAN of New Albany, 3 years of age, died on Tuesday of diphtheria. Interment at this place on Thursday. Another child 5 years of age is very ill with the same disease.
Hughesville is to have a lock-up.
Marshall GREGORY, of Wilmot, who had been a sufferer from rheumatism for a number of years, died of pneumonia on Thursday.
Charles and Will FLESCHUTT left on Monday for Lead City, Dakota.
J. W. STONE, formerly of Canton, has settled at Minneapolis, Minn.
Joe MARKS, the peddler who was reported killed, was in town on Tuesday.
John HARTMAN, who resided near Lairdsville, dropped dead on Sunday morning, Feb. 25. He was well apparently until the morning of his death.
Mr. and Mrs. H. M. PAYNE, who were residents of this town for a number of years, and established the Corner Drug Store, will soon leave Waverly for Livingstone, Montana, where they will locate.
Henry MANES, died on Thursday, aged 60 years. His remains were taken to Forkston, his former home for burial on Saturday. He leaves a wife and several children. Nearly $50 was raised in this place for the purpose of defraying funeral expenses and assisting the family.
J. B. COX received a telegram on Monday announcing the death of his brother, B. F., who was for several years in the employ of WELLES & ACKLEY of this place.
The Dushore Band met last week, divided the funds on hand amounting to about $60, and disbanded.
Mrs. Levi FULMER, of Cherry, died on Thursday, aged 22 years. She leaves a husband and a babe a few days old. Her death is indeed very sad.
According to the Republican, Laporte has a man mean enough to attempt to kill his sick wife with a butcher-knife. We think a little mob-law might be exercised with good effect if such be the case.
D. W. PEALER of this place expects to remove to Laporte about April 1st, where he will open a shoe-shop.
Geo. A. SKINNER, who went from Davidson to Sac City, Iowa, last spring, has returned. He is just now recovering form an attack of fever.
A. L. REESER, formerly of this place, who has been Presiding Elder in the Evangelical Church for a number of years, has resigned on account of failing health.
W. W. JACKSON, who spent last summer in the western states, will return to Iowa about the first of May, when he will establish himself in business at Des Moines.
E. WALKER, Jr., of Towanda, has begun to practice law. He will occupy a part of the office of R. A. MERCUR.
C. E. SCOTT, who has been with POWEL & Co., of Towanda for a number of years, has gone to Minneapolis, having accepted a position in a wholesale mercantile house in that city.
Rev. John GREGSON, who was for several years the Episcopal missionary for this county, has returned to Massachusetts, and is rector of St. John’s Church, Wilkinsonville, Mass.
A young man named MINGOS, from Towanda, was suffocated in the insane department of the Bradford Co. poor house, a short time ago. He was subjected to epileptic fits, and having one fell over on his bed, face downward and was smothered by the clothes. This is the third similar death since the institution was opened.
Mrs. M. B. HEISZ left here on the extra morning train on Monday, in response to a telegram announcing the dangerous illness of her niece, Mrs. Dewitt FOX, of Liberty Corners. Ms. FOX had the measles in the early winter and has never recovered from the effects of the disease. Her recovery is considered very doubtful
James MC KERNAN, an old resident of Cherry, died on Saturday, after an illness of four days, at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. John CROSSEN, in Albany, where he had gone on a visit a week before. He was 77 years of age and a well known and respected citizen of the community in which he lived. The funeral on Tuesday was largely attended.
Fayette Burton, only son of Hon. F. P. and E. J. POMEROY, died on Feb. 21, aged 1 month. "A bud of earth blooms in eternity"
15 March 1883
A young man named FRAWLEY, residing in Overton Twp., died on Tuesday of last week, of the measles.
A colony of about 60 families from Athens, Elmira, Covington and Syracuse will start for Dakota on April 3.
R. H. BREWER and family are visiting relatives in Columbia and Luzerne Counties.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry WHITEHEAD, of Cherry, are rejoicing over an addition of a daughter to their family.
Forksville - The Hillsgrove Tannery Co. will build a road from here up the Loyalsock Creek to the "Worlds End," at which place they will bridge the stream, for the purpose of getting the hemlock bark off of some timber tracts.
An old gentleman named Seth K. PORTER, living near Canton, attempted suicide on Sunday morning last by cutting his throat. It is thought he cannot survive.
A ball will be given at SEEMAN’S Hotel, near Bernice, on March 26th. Good music will be furnished. Bill for supper and dance $1.20 per couple.
William WHITTICK expects to close up his lumber and bark business in this vicinity, during the next year, when he contemplates returning to Colorado, his former home.
Relatives and friends of G. D. KLINE gave him a surprise on Thursday evening last, that being his 55th birthday anniversary.
Peter GILMORE Sr., of Cherry, who has been afflicted with cancer for a long time, has been very ill for the past 10 days. His recovery is considered doubtful.
A. B. BOWMAN, who went south a few weeks ago, has located at Charlotte, NC, where he has established himself in the job printing business. His family will join him in a few days.
J. B. COX, wife, and sons Frank and Amos COX, wife and daughter, Ella, returned on Monday from Danville, where they had been called to attend the funeral of B. F. COX, who died at Huntingdon, WV, on March 3rd.
22 March 1883
Eugene KEELER, of Stevensville, Bradford Co., has a Bible which was printed in A. D. 1712.
The old man, Seth PORTER, of Canton, who cut his throat during a fit of insanity a few days ago, died form the effects of the wound.
David THOMSON, of Shickshinny, died on Thursday last aged 89 years, lacking five days. He was the father of James THOMSON of this place.
Thomas HANDSHAW, of Bernice, died on Friday, aged 27 years. He was born at Cotma, England. Interment at Bahr’s Cemetery on Sunday. He leaves a wife and infant child.
G. W. PLUMMER, of New Albany, has gone to Dakota, for the benefit of his health.
Mrs. Patrick LAHEY, of Sugar Ridge, spent last week with her daughter, Mrs. Edward HARNEY, in Cherry.
Miss Agnes DEEGAN, of Laporte, is attending the State Normal School at Mansfield.
Mrs. C. C. FINCH, of Laporte, left here on Tuesday for Iowa, where she will visit relatives during the summer.
William STEPHENS, formerly of Davidson, is traveling in the West Indies and is a correspondent of the Williamsport "Gazette and Bulletin".
Mrs. Henry CONVERSE, nee Miss Libbie BAHR, of Pawnee Rock, Kansas, is visiting her father and other relatives in this vicinity.
Jerry DEEGAN, and children Emma and Leonard, returned from a week’s visit with relatives at Richford, NY.
F. W. FREY, of Catawissa, and Miss Tillie BARTCH, of Cherry, were married at the bride’s home on Tuesday.
John SAUL, 16, walked into the mouth of a coal shaft and fell a distance of 320 feet and was instantly killed at Hyde Park, on Wednesday of last week.
William S. HOLMES, of this office, and Miss M. Angie TRUMBULL, of Liberty Corners, Bradford County, were married on Wednesday, at the residence of the bride’s parents.
William H. COVERDALE, of Towanda, died on Sunday. He had been afflicted with consumption for a number of years and had been confined to his bed for several months. He was about 47 years of age. He was a brother-in-law of Frank HANNAN, of Millview.
James LAUGHLIN, of Wysox, entered the Henry House at Towanda late Saturday evening, apparently under the influence of liquor, and sat down in a chair, and went to sleep. When the proprietor tried to arouse him, he discovered that he was dead. A coroners jury decided that he came to his death while intoxicated, from natural causes. He was 35 years old and unmarried.
The family of Daniel HEIMBAUCH, consisting of fourteen persons, living near Danville, was attacked with typhoid fever a couple of weeks ago. So malignant was the type that the entire family were down at one time. Two of the children died almost immediately and were buried by the neighbors, not one of the family being able to leave the house. Last week, the father and two more of the children died and the three were buried in one grave. Three of the remaining children are not expected to recover. ("Bloomsburg Columbian")
Mrs. H. M. PAYNE did not go west with her husband, but is still occupying the position of cashier at FELCH & Co., at Towanda.
James IRVING, who was a resident of this place for a number of years, has lately purchased a dwelling in the village of Ulster, where he now resides.
David THOMSON died at his home, two miles below town, at three o’clock yesterday afternoon, he was in his 89th year and was remarkably active for a man o his age. For two days previous to his death, he complained of not feeling well but kept about as usual. A few minutes before he died, he arose from the lounge where he was lying, and sat up. In this position he died, without a struggle. He was a member of the M. E. Church and was greatly loved and respected by all who knew him. ("Shickshinny Echo")
James and Rush J. THOMSON returned on Monday from Shickshinny where they went on Friday last in response to a telegram announcing the death of David THOMSON, of that place. David THOMSON died at his home, two miles below town, at three o’clock yesterday afternoon, he was in his 89th year and was remarkably active for a man o his age. For two days previous to his death, he complained of not feeling well but kept about as usual. A few minutes before he died, he arose from the lounge where he was lying, and sat up. In this position he died, without a struggle. He was a member of the M. E. Church and was greatly loved and respected by all who knew him. ("Shickshinny Echo")
Wendell SICK was in town on Saturday, with his famous horse, Gambetta, which is one of the finest horses ever seen in Dushore.
Mrs. Edward MC BRIDE died on Saturday at Hillsgrove
Harvey HILL, 16, married Mrs. Carrie PRIME, 78, in Wayne County a short time ago.
The dwelling house, barn and granary, of Eli GALE, near Liberty Corners, were destroyed by fire Sunday evening.
John E. GIBBS, of Overton, Bradford Co. married Miss Jamella STRICKLAND of Hughesville, on the 11th of March, at the M. E. Parsonage in Hughesville; married by Rev. J. F. ANDERSON.
29 March 1883
A dispatch from Huntington, WV on the 5th to Amos COX, announced the death of his brother, B. Frank, on the 3rd. He left Berwick, Columbia Co. on Jan. 1st of this year in the company of Frank C. WELIVER, to engage in the car works at that place. The deceased had been enjoying usually good health until a few days before death. On Tuesday of the same week, he had been playing in the Huntington band, of which he and Mr. WELLIVER were members. He only complained slightly a few days and his death was sudden and unexpected. The cause of death was heart disease. Amos COX telegraphed to WestVirginia to have the body brought to Danville, and it was thence conveyed to White Hall, where the services were held in the Baptist Church by Rev. H. C. MUNROE. Mr. COX served in the 5th PA Reserves and afterwards in Co. D., 3rd PA Heavy Artillery. Some fears were entertained that the untimely news would produce serious results upon his mother, but like a follower of the meek and lowly Jesus, she bore it with profound reverence and submission. [Also noted in March 15th issue]
W. S. HOLMES, of Dushore married Miss M. Angie TRUMBULL, of Burlington, at the residence of L. A. MINGOS, Esq., Towanda Twp., on March 21st, by Rev. S. A. CHUBBUCK.
Freeman W. FREY, of Catawissa and Miss Catherine E. BARTCH, of this place married at the home of the bride on March 20th by R. S. WAGNER.
John BUTTS, an old resident of Terry Twp., is dangerously ill.
Mr. and Mrs. Wilson HOFFA are receiving congratulations – it’s a girl.
Mr. and Mrs. F. W. FREY are spending their honeymoon in Philadelphia.
The telephone line from Hughesville will soon be connected with the Sullivan Line at Laporte.
Mrs. Lyman JACKSON, of Hillsgrove, died on Tuesday of last week after a short illness, aged about 24 years, the funeral was held on Friday.
Ira ROGERS, of Sugar Run, will soon remove to Forkston where he will open a house of entertainment for summer boarders.
"Uncle" John SMITH, of Cherry, now in his 84th year called at our office during the week to renew his subscription.
Mrs. Daniel MOORE, of Sugar Ridge, died on Tuesday, aged 57 years.
Mr. and Mrs. Elisha KELLER are rejoicing over an addition to their family of a daughter.
S. S. ROGERS is building his lumber rafts and will get them to the river by the first freshet.
The "Sunbury Gazette", which was established in 1838, has ceased publication. The proprietors gave as their reason for discontinuing the paper that it did not pay.
Luther HILDRETH, a young man, formerly of Wellsboro, Tioga County, was frozen to death on the night of Feb. 15th, in Lyon Co., Minnesota. He lost his way during a snow storm and perished.
D. A. VAUGHN, of Colley, has rented and will occupy the Forkston House after April 1st. B. S. WEISS, who occupies the hotel at present, will remove to this town, but has not rented the hotel here as some of our exchanges are reporting.
Mrs. Sadie, wife of W. H. MC CARTY, of the "Laporte Sentinel", died at her home in Laporte on Tuesday evening of last week; aged 26 years, after an illness of a few weeks. Her remains were taken to Milton, her former home, for interment on Friday. She leaves a husband and little daughter, who have the sympathy of all in their bereavement.
S. W. ALDEN, of Monroeton, died at his home in that place on Thursday, at an advanced age. He had been in the ministry for a number of years. He leaves a wife and one son, P. E., who is now Superintendent of the Bernice mines.
W. J. DELPEUCH, Esq., of Horn Brook, has a mulberry tree 60 years old, the seed having been brought from Italy by his father and planted about 1820. ("Towanda Review")
J. Newton MARTIN and family, of Colley, will remove to California within the next few months. We regret very much to lose them as neighbors and trust they may be very successful in their new home on the sunset side of the Rockies.
Elkland – L. S. BEDFORD, lately returned from Seneca Falls, NY, where he had been visiting his brother, Rev. S. BEDFORD.
Elkland - S. S. ROGERS has the lumber on the ground and will build a large house as soon as possible. Joshia BATIN is preparing to build a residence soon.
Peter WARD, a farmer living in Carbondale, killed his mother-in-law, with an axe on Monday of last week. He is now in jail in Scranton.
A little 3 year old girl of John SULLIVAN, living near Ulster, stepped upon the railway track yesterday just as the No. 9 was passing, and was struck by the engine and instantly killed ("Towanda Review", Tuesday)
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