The Sullivan Review

5 Jul-27 Sep 1883

5 July 1883

No paper today.

12 July 1883

John MC MAHON, of Cherry, and Miss Anastatia MURPHY, of Albany, were married a short time ago.

Miss Flora MARTIN, of Mill Hollow, is visiting her sister, Mrs. John HOLMES, in Cherry.

Mrs. J. L. SCHOONOVER, of Towanda, visited her sister, Mrs. Jerry DEEGAN, in this place last week.

An infant child of Mrs. OLIPHANT, of Colley, died June 27^th.

Nauvoo is one of the fast growing villages in Tioga Co., bordering on Lycoming Co. They have there one hotel, two stores, one grist mill, one saw mill, one woolen factory, two blacksmith shops and an excellent farming country surrounding them.

Wellington JACKSON and William KUHNLE, while attending a dance at Colley, July 4^th, decided to settle some slight misunderstanding by a resort to the manly art of self-defense. The result was that JACKSON came out of the fracas minus a finger, his antagonist having bitten it off. Dr. HERRMANN dressed the wound and it is doing as well as can be expected. We understand that JACKSON will institute legal proceedings for damages.

Hon. E. J. MC HENRY, of Columbia Co., ex-senator from this district, died at his home, June 27^th. He had been ill for a long time.

A. C. BLUM, Esq., at Muncy Valley will receive proposals for building a M. E. Church at that place, until July 16^th.

BURCHILL Brothers, of Towanda, have lately erected in the Catholic Cemetery at this place, a fine cottage monument in memory of the late Sheriff DEEGAN and wife.

The boiler of the steamer "Susquehanna", exploded at the dock at Wilkesbarre, on the morning of July 3^rd. The fireman and engineer were quite seriously injured.

Mrs. C. C. FINCH, of Laporte, returned on Wed., from Iowa, where she has been for the past few months.

B. KLINE, of the Enterprise Store will start about July 15^th for Germany, to visit his parents, whom he has not seen for 15 years.

Dr. J. M. CAREY, Wyoming County’s Representative in the Legislature, is alarmingly ill, at the residence of his brother, City Island, NY.

Ben HILBERT, while at work in his brewery a few weeks ago, was so unfortunate as to spill some hot beer over his foot burning himself quite seriously. He has been walking with the aid of crutches since.

While attending a picnic near Nagles’s Dam, a short distance from Monroeton, yesterday, D. J. SWEET’S little boy, aged about 5 years, was bitten by a rattle snake, the reptile striking the limb just above the knee. The remedies at hand were applied and the lad placed in a wagon and hurried to his home in Monroeton, when everything possible was done to counteract the effect of the poison, but without avail, as the little fellow died at 12 o’clock last night. Lee was an unusually bright and promising boy and an only child. The sadly afflicted parents will have the warm sympathy of a large circle of friends in their sore bereavement. ("Towanda Review", July 6)

N. S. FRAZIER, of Wyalusing, and Miss Lizzie BENJAMIN, of Dushore, were married at the pastor’s residence, Dushore, July 1^st, by Rev. C. H. MUTCHLER

Mr. and Mrs. Wm. F. SMITH, of Cherry Mills, celebrated the tenth anniversary of their marriage on July 5^th.

19 July 1883

Jacob LORAH, of Sonestown, is the member of the republican State committee for this county.

Amos LITTLE, of Laporte Twp., is building a water power saw mill on his timber land in that township.

Elijah TITUS, of Plymouth Twp., Luzerne Co. was struck by lightning on Friday, July 5^th and badly injured.

Mrs. STANLEY is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. GRIM, of Laporte.

Mr. and Mrs. Wm. CORNELL are visiting their former home, Newark Valley, NY.

Mrs. J. B. BAILEY, of Waverly, NY is visiting her father, Hon. P. R. ACKLEY, in this place.

Rev. W. H. SAMPSON, of Appleton, Wisconsin, is visiting his sister, Mrs. R. VIDEAN, at Forksville.

Miss Mary, of Mauch Chunk, daughter of the late Asa PACKER, will have erected in that town, at her own expense, a fine parish school-house, to be fitted up and furnished in the most comfortable and elegant manner. The house will be a home for the teachers also.

A young man named Merton CHAMPION, while swimming near Laceyville Saturday afternoon, was taken with cramps and called for help, when his father, Charles CHAMPION, who was fishing on the bank, went ot his assistance, but the boy pulled him down and both were drowned. The bodies were soon recovered. ("Towanda Review")

Victor GOTTLEBER, formerly of this place, has been elected foreman of Susquehanna Hose Co., No. 1, of Owego, NY, where he now resides.

Manoah S. BIRD, of Forks, married to Miss Alice MAY, of Millview, at the residence of John K. BIRD, of Millview, by the Rev. Richard BEDFORD, on July 10^th.

B. F. HOUSEKNECHT, of Penn, Lycoming Co., married Miss Belle G. STEINBACH, of Sonestown, at the M. E. Parsonage, Muncy Valley, July 12^th, by Rev. A. Packer MARTON

Harvey B. THRASHER, of Cherry, married Miss Matilda KUNKLE, of Colley, at the pastor’s residence, Dushore, July 13^th, by Rev. R. S. WAGNER

Farm for Sale – Situated in Forks Twp., known as the WARREN Farm and being near Millview Post-Office, containing about 80 acres. Ten acres of timber, good house and barn, large orchard of good fruit trees. Will be sold on reasonable terms. Enquire of Wm. MOLYNEUX, David MOLYNEUX and Isaac ROGERS, executors of the estate of Thomas MOLYNEUX, deceased, Millview.

David UTZ, a practical blacksmith of twelve years experience has opened a shop next door to DIBLING’S Wagon Shop, and is now prepared to do Horse Shoeing, Wagon Ironing, Repairing and General Blacksmithing. Dushore.

26 July 1883

Daniel SELLERS, of Davidson, died last week of Bright’s Disease.

Billy PARKS, the wild man of Monroe Twp., Wyoming Co., is now in jail at Tunkhannock.

Mrs. C. A. VAN VELZER, of Princeton, ILL, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Charles HALLOCK, at Cherry Mills.

J. Newton MARTIN and family, of Colley, will remove to Kansas as soon as Mr. MARTIN can dispose of his property and make the necessary arrangements.

It costs nine cents a day to board a prisoner in the Eastern Penitentiary.

Calvin WADHAMS, a prominent citizen of Wilkesbarre, died last Friday evening.

E. B. BOWMAN, of New Columbus, was kicked by a horse a short time ago and his injuries were so serious that he was not expected to survive.

A woman, Mrs. PHILLIPS, dropped dead in Seibel’s Market at Pittston on Saturday evening while purchasing her Sunday supply of meat. An affection of the heart was the cause. ("Union Leader")

Charles SCHRADER, a farmer near Canton, was badly injured by the knives of his mowing machine on Wednesday. He was standing in front of the knives cleaning them of grass which had clogged them up, when his team started. His leg was broken and horribly mangled.

Fred, five year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Q. A. KLINE, died of Diptheria Friday night, after an illness of four days. Fred, was a remarkable bright boy. His parents have the sincere sympathy of the community in their affliction. Funeral services were held on Sunday………Freddie B., son of Mr. and Mrs. Q. A. KLINE, died in Dushore on July 20^th, aged 5 years, 1 month and 1 day.

George, son of the late Prof. F. A. ALLEN, of Mansfield, who had lately entered the navy, was drowned at Newport, Tuesday evening of last week.

Charles CHAMPION, who was drowned near Scottsville, last week while trying to save his son, was a cousin of Postmaster GAREY, of this place.

Jacob NEVIL, formerly a resident of Forks Twp., who has been living in the West for several years, committed suicide by shooting himself, June 22^nd in the Indian Territory, where he resided.

Mrs. SNYDER, an aged lady who resides with her son-in-law, Alfred COLE, in this place, has been seriously ill for several weeks. Her recovery is considered doubtful.

Joseph SOLLINGER, formerly of Cherry, who has been absent for the past ten years, living in South America a greater portion of the time, is in this vicinity renewing old acquaintances.

William JENNER, one of the oldest and most respected citizens of Loyalsock Twp., was yesterday injured in a manner that will in all probability cause his death. He with several other men, were busily engaged in hauling in wheat. Mr. JENNER was standing upon the back part of the grain rigging, loading the wheat, when of a sudden his horses took fright and springing forward threw him backward on the rough ground. He was picked up and carried to his home insensible, and a doctor was summoned. An examination showed that his spine was injured; and as he is a very old man – being over 80 years of age it is thought that he will never recover. He lies in a dull stupor from which no effects can rouse him. This adds one more to the long list of accidents which are seemingly as unlooked for as they are serious. ("Williamsport Sun and Banner", Friday)

After a protracted and fair trial of George TRAVERS, for the murder of Martha SYLVIA, last spring in Tioga Co. before Judge WILLIAMS, at Wellsboro, the jury returned a verdict of murder in the first degree. The jury held the matter under consideration twenty-four hours, exchanging views and then unanimously decided that the defendant was guilty. The case has attracted more than ordinary attention, and the verdict appears to meet the approval of those who were acquainted with the testimony in the case.

William CALLEN, of Pottsville, a young man 26 years old who has been visiting his aunt, Mrs. John K. FARRELL, in Cherry, while going to a neighbor’s in company with his cousin on Tuesday evening, when near P. C. CORCORAN’S, suddenly dropped in the road and expired, almost as soon as he was picked up by his cousin. Dr. HERRMANN was summoned, who pronounced the cause of his death heart disease. The young man had been in poor health for some time and was visiting here, hoping a change might be of benefit to him. He was a nephew of James DUNN, Esq., of Cherry. His remains were taken to Pottsville for interment on Wednesday.

Caution – My wife, Catharine, having left my bed and board without just cause or provocation, I hereby caution all persons against harboring or trusting her on my account as I shall pay no debts of her contracting after this date. Patrick CANGLEY, Cherry, July 25^th.

2 Aug 1883

W. LAWRENCE has contracted to build a house for Judge MASON, at Laporte, and a M. E. Church at Sonestown.

J. J. HUCKELL, who has spend the last year in this place, will return to Cawker City, Kansas, within a short time.

Geo. F. GAREY, who went to Gonzales, Texas, about five years ago, returned on Saturday, looking as though Southern life agreed with him.

Mr. G. W. SORBER and daughters, Lenna and Mollie, have gone to the wilds of Sullivan County to spend several weeks with relatives ("Shickshinny Echo")

Jerome W. FARRELL, who has been in the employ of the Pullman Palace Car Company, at Pullman, Illinois for some time, is visiting his parents in this place.

Elkland – L. W. BARTLETT has contracted to build the new German Reform church near Chas. HUGO’S.

Elkland – Fred ROSBACK has just built a curb-roofed barn.

Elkland – Fred LUCKE, Esq., and family, of Chicago, who formerly resided in Forks Twp., visited friends here a short time since.

Elkland – Chas. W. BOYLE has received a pension certificate of $1,000 and a monthly allowance of $8.

The cost of keeping insane paupers at the several hospitals in the State has been reduced by the State from $3.50 to $1.75 a week, and each county pays for the maintenance of its patients sent there.

A gentleman says that the recent storms have been particularly destructive in Monroe Twp. (Wyoming Co.). Corn is backward and hardly an acre of buckwheat has been sown. The repairing of the washouts in the roads will cost the township fully $2,000. Louis AUSTIN, living at Falls, Monroe Twp., had 26 hives of bees washed away and recovered only 7 of them. ("Wilkes Barre Record")

Cards are out for the wedding of M. H. COLE, of Monroeton, and Miss Belle LYON, of New Albany.

Robert SHOEMAKER, a hardware merchant of Camptown, died Sunday night of consumption.

The body of the young man CALLEN whose death was mentioned last week, was embalmed by Emil TUBACH of this place. The funeral did not take place until Saturday, and at that time the corpse presented a very natural appearance.

An organ was disposed of by chance at Bernice Saturday evening the proceeds being for the benefit of Mrs. HANSHAW, a widow, who owned the organ. The contestants were Miss Jennie BURKE, of this place, and Miss CRUSEN, of Forkston, the latter of whom secured the organ. The proceeds amounted to nearly $250.

Harry CORSON, of Bradford, McKean Co. married Miss Ellen LONG, of Cherry, in Elmira, July 23^rd by Rev. W. T. HENRY.

Edward W. LONG, of Cherry married Miss Ella COLLINS, of Kane, McKean Co., in Elmira on July 23^rd, by Rev. W. T. HENRY.

12 Aug 1883

The telegraph operators are still on a strike.

Postmaster RING, of Ringville, is the happy father of a nine-pound boy.

Mr. and Mrs. Harry CORSON left on Tuesday for Kane. They will probably locate at Philadelphia.

Paul, aged two years, the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Washington STRONG, of Terrytown, died on Saturday of Whooping Cough.

Mrs. and Mrs. F. B. POMEROY left on Tuesday for Bolivar, NY, to visit L. V. ELLIS, a brother of Mrs. POMEROY, who is dangerously ill.

J. E. DEGROTE has accepted a position with the Jersey Shore, Pine Creek and Buffalo Railway Company and now has charge of a telegraph office at Tiadaghton, PA.

A foot race on Saturday between GAHAN, of Bernice, and Frank SCOUTEN, of this place, brought quite a number to town. The race was run in Main Street, and was won by SCOUTEN.

Henry YETTER, postmaster at New Era, died on Thursday last. He had been afflicted for a number of years with inflammatory rheumatism in its worst form.

Mr. C. A. LA SUER, who has lately taken charge of the Colley grist Mill, informs us that he is now prepared to give his customers the very best satisfaction, as his mill is in excellent order, and having had more than 20 years experience as a miller, he is confident of pleasing his patrons.

Mrs. Henry JORDAN, of Forks Twp., died at the residence of William JORDAN, at Sugar Creek, Bradford Co., where she was visiting on Tuesday evening of last week, at the advanced age of 99 years. Her husband died in Europe about 40 years ago; she afterward came to America and had always enjoyed excellent health up to within a few days of her death, being able to read without spectacles, and often during the past year walking two miles and returning the same day. Her remains were interred in the Catholic Cemetery at this place.

The engineers who have been surveying the proposed new railroad from Wyoming to the head waters of Bowman’s Creek and Dushore via Harvey’s Lake, the object being to open up the North Mountain timber tract owned by the Lehigh Valley Railroad Company, met chief Engineer STEDMAN, of the Valley Company, at the North Mountain House on Monday for consultation. ("Wilkesbarre Union Leader")

Born in Dushore on Aug. 3^rd, to Mr. and Mrs. Martin WRIGHT – a son.

Born in Laporte on Aug. 1^st, a son to D. W. and Libbie PEALER.

Freddie O., son of Mr. and Mrs. F. M. CROSSLEY, died in Laporte on Aug. 2^nd, aged 6 years, 3 months and 11 days.

16 Aug 1883

Trial List for Aug. Term

A small piece of paper or linen saturated with turpentine will keep moths from chests and closets.

Judge WILLIAMS, of Tioga Co., has passed the death sentence upon George TRAVERS, the murderer.

Michael BROSCHART, of Laporte, and Miss Lucinda ROHE, of Forks were married on Wednesday.

M. F. ALBERT, who has been spending his vacation at his father’s in Cherry, has returned to Shenandoah, Schuylkill Co., where he has been re-elected to a position as teacher in the public schools of that place.

F. J. CALLAHAN, of Philadelphia, and Miss Nora DONAHOE, of Dushore, were married at St. Basil’s Church, Dushore, on Aug. 14^th by Rev. Father WALSH…….F. J. CALLAHAN, of Philadelphia, and Miss Nora DONAHOE, of this place, were married on Tuesday afternoon and took the 3 o’clock train for Niagara Falls. After spending a few weeks traveling they will return and take up their residence in Philadelphia, where he is engaged in business.

Joseph GILMORE, member of the select council from the 8^th Ward, died this evening from injuries received Wednesday morning by being knocked down and trampled by a runaway horse on the street. He was born in Northumberland County, March 4, 1804, but had resided here for over half a century. (Williamsport, August 12^th)

Elkland – Paul HESS is doing quite an extensive business, burying sheep and cattle, which he drives to Williamsport.

Mrs. Lewis ZANER, who has been ill for a long time, was much worse on Sunday and had an attack of paralysis on Monday. Her recovery is considered very doubtful.

Measles and whooping cough combined are prevailing among the children in Colley, two having died from these causes this week. A son of Hector PRITCHARD’S aged 2 years died on Monday and an infant son of Harvey LANDBACK died Tuesday morning.

James O. PARKER of the firm PARKER & BENTLEY, attorneys of Williamsport, has fled from home after embezzling large sums of money, leaving his family. He is supposed to be in Europe. He was a prominent business man, and was regarded as the very soul of honor. His conduct is a severe shock to his friends.

Lewis Vespasian ELLIS died in Bolivar, NY on Aug. 12^th, of consumption, aged 35 years, 10 months and 19 days. He was born in Cherry on 23 Sept. 1847, son of Amos ELLIS, who was one of the pioneers of this section, having moved into Lycoming (now Sullivan) County in 1821, and lived until his death at what is now SEEMAN’S Hotel, in Cherry. L. V. ELLIS was the last son of the family.……A telegram was received by Judge POMEROY on Monday announcing the death of his brother-in-law, L. V. ELLIS, formerly of this place, which occurred Sunday evening. His remains reached here on Tuesday and will be taken to the family burying ground on the bank of the Loyal Sock near SEEMAN’S Hotel, for interment……Dr. COLT, of Laporte, officiated at the funeral of L. V. ELLIS on Wednesday. Services were held at the house of Judge POMEROY.

23 Aug 1883

Miss Anna LYNCH, of Albany, died on Saturday, aged 17 years.

Mrs. Lewis ZANER, of Cherry, died Monday morning aged nearly 82 years. She resided on the farm where she died for more than 50 years, and was one of the most highly esteemed ladies of this county. (See next week for longer obit.)

About 5 o’clock this morning a terrible tragedy occurred at Dave LUTHER’S Mills, about 5 miles from this place, which has caused the greatest excitement all through that section. James WIGGINS killed himself and attempted to kill his wife. The reports of the affair are somewhat contradictory, but the following particulars appear to be authentic: WIGGINS and his wife have not lived together for nearly two years and divorce proceedings are now pending in our courts. Last spring, the wife who, it appears, has some means of her own, bought a small farm where she is now residing. WIGGINS was a man of violent temper, addicted to drink and when in liquor or enraged was considered dangerous. He had often threatened to take his wife’s life, and she lived in constant fear that he would carry his threats into execution. He was also a man of jealous disposition and, when with his wife, was continually tormenting her with his suspicions and accusations. Last night he went to her house and remained there till morning, quarrelling, it is said, more or less during the night. This morning he grew more violent, and she attempted to flee to the neighbors when he drew his pistol and shot her in the back of the head, the ball glancing and inflicting a scalp wound only. Immediately after shooting his wife, he fired a ball through his own heart, fell to the floor and almost instantly expired. A young man, Del PRUYNE, who worked for Mrs. WIGGINS, was asleep up stairs. Hearing the noise, he ran down and found the dying man gasping his last. In the meantime, the wife and 16 year old daughter had fled to the neighbors and told them the fearful story of the tragedy. Dr. PRATT was summoned, and after an examination of her wound, pronounced it not serious.

WIGGINS was a blacksmith by trade, and has worked in different parts of the county.

A coroner’s jury: Thos. MERIDETH, Stephen KIRBY, B. K. LUTHER, --(no first name) LUTHER, Esq. CAMPBELL and L. W. GILLETTE, was summoned this morning and went to the house, where the trouble occurred. After an examination of the evidence the jury found that the deceased came to his death from a bullet wound inflicted by himself. ("Towanda Journal", Friday last)

Griffith PHILLIPS 2^nd, of Sonestown, is making preparations to erect a dwelling house.

As George SHEETS, of Davidson, was shoeing a horse a short time ago, while driving the nails, a sliver from one struck him in the eye, entirely destroying the sight.

Mrs. Clinton MILLARD, of Danville, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John AUMAN, in Cherry, and other relatives.

George F. and Reuben DIEFFENBACH, of Cherry, will start for Bismark, Dakota, on a prospecting tour about Sept. 3^rd.

Levi ZANER, of Washingtonville, Montour Co., has been visiting relatives here for the past week, having been called here by the alarming illness of his mother.

John SAXE married to Miss Emma F. SNYDER, both of Wilmot, at the residence of the bride’s parents, in Wilmot, Bradford Co., by Rev. R. S. WAGNER.

William C. DEMOREST, died in Cherry, Aug. 15^th, of typhoid pneumonia, aged 15 years, 6 months and 9 days. Interment at Bahr Cemetery.

Mrs. Catharine, widow of Joseph KESTER, died in Cherry on Aug. 16^th, aged 71 years and 1 month. Interment at Germany Church on Sunday.

Mrs. Margaret SNYDER died at the residence of her son-in-law, Alfred COLE, in Dushore on Aug. 19^th, aged 72 years. She was born in Catawissa, Columbia (then Northumberland) Co., in July 1811. Her maiden named was HITTLE, and in 1829 she married Isaac SNYDER. The issue of this union was Hettie, intermarried with Alfred COLE and residing in Dushore Boro; Elizabeth, intermarried with Geo. SHAFFER, residing in Cherry Twp.; John, residing in Shrewsbury Twp., Lycoming Co. and George who died while in the service of his country in 1865. She was separated by death from the beloved partner of her more youthful days many years ago, and by whose side she now sleeps in the cemetery of the Germany Church in Cherry Twp., there to remain until that great day when all shall again appear before the great judge of the quick and the dead. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. R. S. WAGNER.

30 Aug 1883

Mr. HILTZMAN, an aged man of Bernice, died on Wednesday and was buried in Bahr Cemetery on Friday.

Col. "Barney" HOFFMAN, of Horseheads, NY, one of the best known citizens of Chemung Co. committed suicide Sunday by taking strychnine.

Wm. H. ELLIS, of Hughesville, recently shipped 11,000 pounds of tobacco to a Philadelphia firm, that being the amount of his crops for the years 1881-2.

Mr. TROEMNER, of Philadelphia, is visiting his cousin, John BARTH, in Cherry.

Sonestown – Daniel and Joseph LORAH have the cellar and wall finished for the erection of a hotel building 40 x 50 feet. The carpenters, seven in number, will commence work at once. The house will be opened to the public about Dec. 1^st.

Work on the fair grounds at Forksville has been progressing. A good well has been dug, the fence repaired, and much other work done. The grounds will be in order as soon as Sept. 20^th.

At a meeting of the Dushore school board on Monday evening, Miss Julia CRONIN, of this place, and Miss Augusta PARK, of Overton, were elected teachers for the ensuing term of seven months at a salary of $40 and $30 per month, respectively. Schools to open on Monday, Sept. 10^th.

Mrs. James A. MC DONALD, of NY, who has been visiting her husband’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. John N. MC DONALD, in Cherry, for several weeks, returned on Friday last.

Mr. H. J. WALKER, of Scranton, who has been visiting his uncle, John POWDERLY, in Cherry, returned home on Saturday; his wife and sister, Miss Elizabeth WALKER, of Carbondale, will remain several weeks at Mr. POWDERLY’S.

Nelson D. COOK married Miss Hattie SMALL, both of Davidson, at the M. E. Parsonage, Muncy Valley, Aug. 17^th, by Rev. A. PARKER.

Mrs. Eva ZANER, died in Cherry, Aug. 20^th, aged 81 years, 4 months and 24 days. She came with her husband from Columbia Co. about 55 years ago and settled on the farm where she died. Cherry Twp. was wild at that time, with but few inhabitants; no roads, no store, no physician, no churches nor school houses; in fact the early settlers were deprived of what are now considered necessary conveniences. She was a lady of refinement and happily possessed a very cheerful disposition, always looking upon the bright side of life; she was the mother of 10 children, six of whom are living, two of the sons having given their lives to their country during the rebellion. The funeral Wednesday was attended by a large number of friends of the deceased from this part of the country. The sermon was preached in the Old Evangelical Church which had lately been purchased and repaired by her husband. In her death her husband and family lose a kind and affectionate wife and mother and society an estimable lady. Peace to her ashes.

6 Sept 1883

Fanny, dau. of Mr. and Mrs. John MOLYNEUX, of Overton, died of typhoid fever Saturday morning, aged 19 years.

Mr. ADAMS, of Lovelton, Wyoming Co. died on Thursday, aged 62 years. Funeral services were held at Elwell on Saturday.

Accidental Death of Dr. BENJAMIN – The people of our town were shocked on Tuesday morning to learn of the sudden death of Dr. S. E. BENJAMIN which occurred early Tuesday morning. The particulars as we learn them after visiting the place of the accident are substantially as follows:

He left Dushore about 3 o’clock Monday afternoon for Bernice. He was in that vicinity during the remainder of the afternoon and evening. During the evening he broke or bent an axle of his wagon near Schaad’s Hotel and went in the Hotel; while there he was requested to stay all night but refused. He then took his horse and came as far as the next house on the road to Dushore, which was known as the "McCracken House," occupied by James WOOD and wife and four boarders viz: Jerome ZANER, James PRESTON, Levi HUFFMASTER and James HUNSINGER. After tying his horse in the rear of the house and giving it some hay, preparations were made for him to stay during the night, as he had done frequently before. As the beds were all occupied by the family and boarders, it was arranged that Dr. BENJAMIN should sleep on the kitchen floor. Mr. and Mrs. WOOD occupying a room adjoining, and the four boarders before named occupying a room in the second story which opens directly, over the foot of the stairs. Sometime during the night, the occupants of this room were awakened by the entrance of the Doctor, who soon after laid down upon the floor of their room, after which they dropped to sleep and knew no more until awakened in the morning by Mrs. WOOD who was the first person up in the house and who found the body of the Doctor in a heap at the foot of the stairs, with blood oozing from his mouth and nose apparently dead. She immediately called her husband and the boarders, and Robert HENLY, a justice of the peace who resides within thirty rods, was summoned. An examination convinced them that he was dead. A messenger was dispatched to this place at once and his family notified. A number of people from here were soon at the scene of the accident. The general opinion is that he attempted to come down stairs from the room where last seen alive, and in some manner lost his balance and pitched headlong over the banister, striking his head at the foot of the stairs. Physicians say that death must have been instantaneous, as his neck was dislocated. Dr. BENJAMIN, when himself, was an intelligent man, an agreeable companion, and a successful physician, being peculiarly adapted to the profession, nature having given him the proper temperament, tact and disposition. His death is a severe shock to his family and friends who have the sympathy of the entire community in their affliction. The coroner’s jury was summoned by Robert HENLEY, J. P., the following named persons acting as jurors: Green HENLEY, Moses HERST, J. B. COX, Zack SMITH, Richard KIMBALL and J. E. DEMOREST, who, after holding a short session adjourned to meet on Saturday at two o’clock p.m.……….The funeral of the late Dr. BENJAMIN will be held on Thursday, in the M. E. Church. Friends will meet at the house at 10 o’clock a.m. Rev. C. H. MUTCHLER will officiate.

John COSTELLO, of Asylum, died on Thursday, aged 35 years. He was an industrious, honest man and a good citizen. Burial in the Catholic Cemetery at this place Saturday.

Miss Agnes DEGEN, of Laporte, is attending the fall term of the Mansfield Normal School.

Isaac R. FLEMING, of Forksville, has accepted a position in a store at Picture Rocks, Lycoming Co.

Benjamin VAUGHN, of Colley, has purchased a large tract of land in Virginia and contemplates removing to that state within a short time.

Misses Sadie and Lizzie PEALER, of Huntingdon Mills, who have been visiting relatives in Joplin, Missouri, for the past year, have returned home.

A child of Charles CONNOR, of Cherry, died on Thursday from the effects of an overdose of laudanum, which the child drank from a bottle which was placed in a chest, and was taken out by the children while at play during the absence of the parents.

A. J. LINN, who resided at Laporte a few years ago, last week deserted his wife and five children in Sayre where they had been living. The wife and family are in destitute circumstances.

13 Sept 1883

David LORAH, of Sonestown, who suffered a stroke of paralysis about two years ago, from which he never recovered, died on Wed., aged about 70 years. He was a man highly esteemed in the community where he resided. He was the father of Jacob, Daniel and Joseph LORAH, of Sonestown.

John W. GORDNER, of this town, was arrested last week at Plymouth and lodged in jail at Wilkesbarre, on the charge of stealing horses. It seems that he went to Centre Hall, Centre Co., and purchased a team, and paid for it with a forged check on a Lewisburg bank. This is not GORDNER’S first offense. ("Bloomsburg Columbian")

Emil F. TUBACH married Miss Emma Jane YONKIN, on the 9^th inst., at the house of the bride’s parents in Dushore by Rev. R. S. WAGNER…….Emil F. TUBACH and Miss Emma, only daughter of Jacob H. YONKIN, sere married on Sunday. The ceremony was performed at the house of the bride by Rev. R. S. WAGNER. They will visit New York and other places on their wedding trip, after which they will return and locate in Dushore.

Hughesville is to have a new "lock up".

Myron BABCOCK and family, of Terrytown, will remove to southern Illinois within a few weeks.

Misses Bridget DONAHOE and Ella FARRELL will open a dress-making establishment in this place within a few days.

Miss Anastatia MURPHY, of Leadville, Colorado, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas MURPHY, in Cherry.

List of Recorded Deeds, Contracts &c.

The funeral of the late Dr. BENJAMIN was largely attended, Dr. COLT assisted by Rev. C. H. MUTCHLER, officiating……The coroner’s jury to investigate the causes of Dr. BENJAMIN’S death met at Bernice on Saturday with closed doors. After hearing a number of witnesses, they adjourned to meet at Dushore today (Wednesday) at 9 o’clock a.m. for the purpose of continuing the investigation. So far as learned, no evidence has been produced to materially change what was given in the "Review" last week as the supposed cause of his death.

Anthony HELSMAN, who died at Bernice a short time ago, was buried in the Catholic Cemetery at this place instead of the Bahr cemetery.

Invitations are out for the marriage of Fred P. VINCENT and Miss Becca HOUSEWART, which will take place in the Evangelical Church on Wednesday evening, Sept. 19^th.

Mrs. GRAFF, widow of Francis GRAFF, died at the residence of her son, Francis, in Cherry, on Thursday, aged about 70 years. Interment in the Catholic Cemetery at this place on Saturday.

A child aged 10 months, of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. E. WILCOX, of Bernice, died on Thursday of pneumonia. A special train conveyed the remains and funeral party to Albany on Saturday. The afflicted parents have the sympathy of their many friends in the loss of their little one.

20 Sept 1883

Mrs. George DECKER, of Towanda, died on Monday of consumption.

An infant child of Mr. and Mrs. T. F. LANDON died on Wednesday last.

A little son of Henry WHITEHEAD, of Cherry, is dangerously ill with choleramorbus.

Henry GRAITLY, of Cherry, has been dangerously ill for the past two weeks. His condition is considered critical.

Fred C. CRATES married Miss Lou, daughter of Dr. FLESCHUTT of Laporte, on Saturday last at Hornellsville.

Patrick QUINN, who has been living in Texas for the past eight years, is visiting his old home.

Mrs. O. U. EMORY, of Evergreen, visited her daughter, Mrs. Elijah ROBBINS, in Cherry, this week.

John B. WILSON, of Sullivan Co., married Miss Alice A. BUDMAN, of Lycoming Co., at Lairdsville, Aug. 25^th, by Rev. G. W. BATTERSBY.

George B. NORTON married Miss Jennie CAMPBELL, of Forks, at the M. E. parsonage at Cantoa, Sept. 10^th by Rev. T. STACEY.

Thomas BROUGHAM, of Owego, NY, married Miss Gertrude HARTZIG, of Dushore, on Wed., Sept. 12^th, by Rev. G. L. BURSON, at his residence.

The coroner’s jury, which met in this place on Wednesday to hear evidence in regard to the death of Dr. BENJAMIN, concluded their labors that day. No evidence was produced that tends to change the opinion given in this paper the day after his death as to the cause of the accident.

John FOGLE, of Cherry, a man about 60 years of age died very suddenly Saturday evening. The particulars as we learn them are as follows: He had gone into a field near the house to watch some cattle and after being there a short time called his wife, who went to him immediately and found him breathing very heavily; she at once rendered what assistance she could, but he expired within a very short time without speaking. We are informed he was subject to similar attacks.

William RUNYAN, a farmer, and his wife, who lived near Jerseytown, in Columbia Co., were discovered last Thursday in their own house dead. They were on the bed in their own room and the door locked. RUNYAN was about 25 years of age and his wife 5 years younger. The were married last February. The last seen of them was on Wednesday of the previous week, when they had been to Jerseytown to make some purchases. It is thought by some that RUNYAN first killed his wife and then himself, but the general opinion is that they were both the victims of foul play, as they had always lived happily together.

The family of Abram S. NESBITT, president of the Second National Bank of Wilkesbarre, are in fearful anxiety about the sudden disappearance of their 16 year old son, who left his home about a week ago and has not since been heard from. The police of the large cities have been notified and large rewards offered for his return. He has the Western fever, brought on by reading dime novels. He is heir to over half a million dollars.

27 Sept 1883

An infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Martin WRIGHT died on Thursday.

Mrs. JOHNSON, of Milton, a daughter of William KISNER, of Cherry died on Tuesday.

August FICHT, of Lee Settlement, has sold his farm to Christian OTTEN, of NY, and is now a resident of Cherry.

Alice H., daughter of Richard LISSON, of Eaglesmere, died Sept. 17^th, of pneumonia, aged 21 years.

F. P. VINCENT, of Dushore, married Miss Becca HOUSEWART, of Bella Sylvia, in the Evangelical Church, Dushore, Sept. 19^th……The wedding of Fred P. VINCENT and Miss Becca HOUSEWEART on Wednesday evening of last week was a very pleasant affair. Nearly forty invited guests were present, including a number from out of town. Supper was served at the Cottage Hotel, and was all that could be desired. The bride was the recipient of many handsome presents including a watch and chain from the groom.

N. K. WOODWARD, of Dushore, and Miss Marion W. ROGERS, of Elkland, were married at the residence of the bride’s parents in Elkland, on Sept. 20^th, by Rev. H. T. BESSE.

Daniel RANDLE, of Bernice, married to Miss Mary WALTERS, late of England, at Bernice, Sept. 23^rd, by Rev. W. HENLEY, Esq.

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