The Sullivan Review

3 Jan-25 Dec 1884

Easter Ball Invitation
April 10, 1885
According to the Sullivan Review article of August 7, 1884 reproduced below, the rink was in Tubach's Hall in Dushore.
Source: An old card auctioned on eBay in August 2007

3 Jan 1884

No paper.

10 Jan 1884

William WEAVER, of Cherry, and Miss Mary E. DUDDOW, of Colley, married at the residence of the groom in Cherry, by Rev. R. S. WAGNER, Jan. 1^st.

Philander KEENEY, of Terrytown, married Miss Minnie DRAKE, of Athens, at the Commercial Hotel, Jan. 1^st, by Justice W. H. SPAULDING

Charles J. CASEMAN, of Fox, and Miss Lizzie J. STAUB, of Elkland, married at Campbellsville, Dec. 26^th, 1883, by Rev. Richard BEDFORD

W. L. CHILSON and Miss Harriet MORLEY, both of Bernice, married Jan. 1^st, by Rev. G. L. BURSON

A. A. ARMSTRONG, MD, of Austinville, married to Miss Hattie W. COOLBAUGH, at the home of the bride in Wysox, Dec. 25^th, 1883, by Rev. Hallock ARMSTRONG.

Sheriff BERGAN and Prothonotary DOWNS took the oath of office on Monday.

No trace has yet been found of Miss Nellie COLLEY, of Wilkes-Barre, who mysteriously disappeared on Dec. 9^th.

Frank DRAKE, Esq., is to be congratulated. He is the father of another nice boy baby, which came with the New Year ("Troy Register")

Mr. and Mrs. John AUMAN, of Cherry, who are 82 years of age, ate their Christmas dinner with their granddaughter, Mrs. J. W. SPEARY, in this place.

About two weeks ago, J. Newton MARTIN and family, came to this place, to visit Mrs. MARTIN’S parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. M. SYLVARA, preparatory to going West. On Saturday evening, Dec. 29^th, their youngest child, a boy aged about 2 years, grew suddenly ill and died during the night. The funeral was held on Tuesday evening, Dec. 31^st. Mr. MARTIN was taken seriously ill and a physician summoned, who pronounced the disease diphtheria in the worse form. And he died on Wednesday evening, Jan. 1st, only forty-eight hours after being ill. This second sudden death was almost more than the grief-stricken wife and mother could bear, and for several days she was seriously ill owing to the severe strain. She is much better now.

The body was embalmed at once ,and Mr. MARTIN’S parents, who reside at Pawnee Rock, Kansas, were summoned. They started immediately for this place, reaching here on Monday. Funeral services were held on Tuesday. He was buried according to the rules and with honors of the Masonic fraternity, he being a member of the Dushore Lodge. Interment in the Cemetery near the Quinn School House in Cherry. He was a member of the Colley Grange. He served during the years 1882-3 as secretary of our Agricultural Society.

C. L. SANDS returned from Ohio last Saturday. He was at Bowling Green visiting his brother, Joe, one of the leading citizens of that place. ("Bloomsburg Columbian")

Augustus MILLER, of Cherry, received a letter on Monday containing the sad intelligence that his brother, Henry, aged 35 years, had died at his home near Onecho, Washington Territory on Dec. 21, of typhoid and malarial fever. His mother, Mrs. Philip MILLER, who resides there, has been very ill for several months, but is improving at present.

William LAWRENCE, of East Canton, formerly a resident of this vicinity, died on Dec. 29^th. He was the father of J. H. LAWRENCE, of Cherry.

Peter VANSICE, formerly a resident of Elkland, died at the Danville Insane Asylum, Dec. 13^th. He suffered greatly for more than a year with a complication of diseases.

The dead body of a well-dressed man was found lying near the railroad above Shickshinny on Dec. 28^th. It is thought he was either murdered or had lost his way and been attacked by a bear, or had been frozen to death. Several severe gashes were found on his head.

Alice MAJOR and Sarah MARSDEN, of Forty-Fort, were drowned in the Susquehanna Saturday afternoon while skating. The ice was 8" thick. They were skating in company with a young man, who also went under, but managed to save himself. When the girls fell in, they did not utter a word, but before going down cried out, "Good-by." The bodies floated down the river under the ice and were recovered on Sunday.

17 Jan. 1884

Mrs. John CONNOR, nee Miss Kate SCANLIN, of Bernice died Monday. She leaves a husband and two young children.

Charles PARDOE, of Minnesota is visiting his former home in Elkland.

Benjamin VAUGHN, of Colley, will remove to Virginia during the month of Feb.

"Uncle John" YONKIN, of Cherry who is nearly 75 years of age, has been a subscriber to the "Review" since its first issue and called to renew his subscription last week. In the conversation with him, we learned that he was born 1 March 1809, was married 1 March 1833 and that his wife died 1 March 1881, which would prove that 1 March had been an eventful day in his family history.

Cornelius DONAHUE died at his residence in this place Saturday morning. He had been a resident of Cherry Twp. for a number of years before coming to this place. He leaves a wife and two children, Rev. T. J. DONAHOE, of Plymouth and an unmarried daughter.

F. HARNEY married Miss Mary COLLINS, both of Cherry, on Jan. 2^nd, at the Catholic Church by Rev. X. A. KAIER

George A. BAKER, of Forkston, and Miss Martha MC CAFFERTY, of Sciota Vale, were married at the home of the bride, Jan. 2^nd, by Rev. J. B. DAVIS

Born on Jan. 14^th, to Mr. and Mrs. I. R. FLEMING, of Forksville, a son.

24 Jan. 1884

John G. GALE, an aged and respected citizen of Asylum Twp., Bradford Co., died at his home near Liberty Corners on Thursday last, aged 72 years.

D. R. LATHROP, formerly of Bernice, has been elected teller of the Montrose National Bank.

William M. KELLER and Miss Jennie RICHART, of this place, were married at the residence of the bride’s parents on Sunday, Rev. G. L. BURSON, officiating…….The were married on the 20^th.

A boy aged 13 years, whose name we did not learn, member of a Polish family in Hillsgrove, while sliding on the ice on Mill Creek Dam last Sunday evening, fell with such violence as to cause death, which occurred on Monday morning, Jan. 14^th. His body was interred in the Catholic Cemetery in Dushore on Wednesday.

31 Jan. 1884

The thermometer registered 24 degrees below zero on Saturday morning.

The remains of the late R. A. PACKER were removed from the Tioga Point Cemetery to the family vault at Mauch Chunk one day last week.

Thomas MOORE, of Overton and Miss Maria DONOVAN, of Wilmot were married in this place on Wednesday.

Thomas FINAN and Miss Mary MC KERNAN of Albany were married on Wednesday.

The commissioners of Luzerne County have been indicted for neglect of duty and maintaining a public nuisance. The public nuisance is the unsavory and neglected condition of the public closets along either side of the main entrance of the court rooms.

Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan ROGERS, of Elkland, are visiting their daughter, Mrs. N. K. WOODWARD in this place.

Mr. and Mrs. J. W. MARTIN have decided not to return to Kansas, but to remain in this vicinity.

William COLLEY, one of the oldest residents of our town, is not enjoying his usual good health this winter. He has been confined to the house for several days.

The "Muncy Luminary" says that probably the oldest lady in the lower end of Lycoming Co. is the venerable Mrs. Peter MENSCH, of Clinton Twp., who is in her 93^rd year. She is enjoying fair health this winter and her mind is clear and bright.

Invitations are out for the wedding of George B. RICHART, station agent at this place, and Miss Lizzie M. SPEARY, which will take place at the residence of the bride’s parents on Feb. 9^th at 7 o’clock a.m.

Ben DILLEY, a well known restaurant owner of Wilkes-Barre, will give all the pennies dropped into a glass jar on the counter, and also all taken over the bar during the present month of January, to the Infant’s Home in that City. Already the jar and its contents weigh 23 pounds, and the jar contains silver dollars, quarters and dimes besides the pennies.

Nicholas C. CUNNINGHAM, of Bernice, died on Wed. night, after a long illness with cancer of the stomach. His remains were brought to this place for burial on Friday. He leaves a wife and six small children who are in straightened circumstances. Any of our readers who are so situated that they can render aid to the deserving, have an opportunity here.

7 Feb. 1884

Mrs. Sarah TEMPLE, of Churchville, Bucks Co., died Saturday, aged 100. She was not married until 75 years old.

Hon. Richard BEDFORD died at his home near Campbellsville on Jan. 31^st aged, 71 years, from Bright’s Disease. He was born in Yorkshire, England 17 Aug. 1812, and was aged 71 years, 5 months and 14 days at the time of his death. He removed with his parents to Vermont in 1824, where he resided until coming to this county in 1848. He entered the ministry in 1833. He was elected twice to the Legislature, served one term as Associate Judge and one as County Superintendent of Schools. He leaves two children, Mrs. Powell NORTON and Mrs. Watson FAWCETT, both of whom reside in this county. Mrs. BEDFORD died about six years ago.

Mrs. Samuel THRASHER, of Cherry, an aged lady, is very ill, having been unable to sit up for the past six weeks.

George HASSEN, who was in the employ of the Laporte Tannery Company, as foreman, for a number of years, died at his home in Susquehanna Co., last week of consumption.

It is rumored that W. W. JACKSON, of Dubuque, Iowa, formerly of this place, will wed a fair western lady, a resident of Dubuque, within the next few weeks.

Terrytown – A. W. OVERTON was called to Monroeton on the 24^th to attend the funeral of his brother, a young man who died of consumption.

A. O. MILLER received a monthly pension of $72 per month. He is totally blind and deserves it.

Thomas NORTON died at his residence in Forks Twp., on Feb. 3^rd, aged 76 years……Thomas NORTON, an aged respected citizen of Elkland, died on Sunday after a very short illness, aged 77 years. He was born in Caldwell, England and came to the US in 1830, and had resided on the farm where he died for the past 50 years.

A little love affair in Fox Twp. came near having a tragic ending a few weeks ago. Miss Tillie FANNING had been receiving the attentions of a young man named Charles TINKHAM, to which her parents strenuously objected and at last forbade all intercourse between the two. The young lady then took a dose of chloroform and determined to end her existence, and but for the timely discovery would no doubt have been successful. After her recovery of a few days, the young people were married and took up their residence with a neighbor. Within a short time, the irate father was taken seriously ill and sent for his daughter and husband, who like dutiful children went home and all is forgiven and everyone is happy, which is much better than what might have been.

Elwell – Howard BENNET died Feb. 4^th, nearly aged 38 years. He leaves a wife and four small children to mourn his death……Howard BENNETT, of Shrewsbury, died on Monday, aged 38 years. He leaves a wife and several small children.

Invitations are out for the wedding of J. H. STRONG, of Des Moines, Iowa, formerly of Bradford Co., and Miss Adele, daughter of Major and Mrs. S. G. SMITH, of Newton, Iowa, which will take place at the residence of the bride’s parents this Wed. evening, Feb. 6^th.

The family of Powell NORTON, of Campbellsville, have been doubly afflicted during the past week. On Thursday, the father of Mrs. NORTON, Hon. R. BEDFORD, died and was buried Saturday. On Sunday, Thos. NORTON, the father of Mr. NORTON, died after a very short illness.

Geo. W. SUPLEE, 17, a student at Bloomsburg State Normal School, fell from a dormitory window last Friday and died in a few moments. He fell a distance of 40’ to the ground, breaking his neck and fracturing the right side of his skull. His parents reside at Jerseytown, Columbia Co.

Elwell – Delmar DIEFFENBACH has a child dangerously ill.

Elwell – Miss Mary ASHCRAFT is in Wyalusing learning dressmaking.

Elwell - Rev. Hiram ROBINSON, of Iowa, visited his father, Joseph ROBINSON, in this place last week.

Eaglesmere – Carrie and Annie LITTLE and Friend AVERY each received a beautiful Bible as a reward for repeating the last Sunday of the year all the golden texts for the year 1883.

14 Feb. 1884

Harry E. PACKER, President of the Lehigh Valley Railroad Company and Associate Judge of Carbon Co., died. He was one of the few millionaires of the land who employed wealth in all channels of beneficence, and the poor and the friendless will be among the sincerest sorrows at his tomb. There has been a strange fatality in the PACKER family within a few years. Judge Asa PACKER, the head of the family and founder of the Lehigh Valley Railroad system, rounded out his three score and ten years with faculties unabated, but, since his death, both his sons and his wife have followed him to the city of the silent, and both sons died childless. The only lineal heirs of the large PACKER estate now living are Miss Mary E. PACKER, the only surviving child, and the children of Dr. LINDERMAN. Only six years ago, Judge PACKER celebrated his golden wedding, with the venerable minister who had married him fifty years before, and his sons and their wives and his daughter present.

The infant child of Frank LOWRY, of Bernice, was buried in the Catholic Cemetery at this place on Friday.

Mr. B. MCGRANAHAM and Miss Ella SPENCER, of Laporte, were married on Feb. 6^th. They are spending a few weeks in New York.

John WALSH, of Cherry, and Miss Mary A. MULLAN, of Overton, were married at this place on Tuesday.

Daniel FAGUE and brother, of Lycoming Co., visited relatives and friends in Forksville last week.

Mrs. Susan, widow of the late Dr. S. E. BENJAMIN, has been seriously ill for the past ten days.

The Burns Club of Bernice will give a concert in the Odd Fellows’ Hall at Bernice on Friday evening, Feb. 15^th, for the benefit of the widow of the late N. C. CUNNINGHAM. An interesting program has been arranged and the entertainment promises to be first class. Admission 25 and 50 cents.

‘Tis time to prepare boxes and select warm corners in the house for starting early celery, cauliflower, tomatoes, Peppers and certain flowers.

Frank P. TUPPER, court stenographer for Bradford Co., died at Towanda last week of consumption. He was at one time stenographer of the Pennsylvania State Senate. He was about 33 years old.

The new M. E. Church at Muncy Valley will be dedicated on Feb. 17^th.

William CORNELL has sold his interest in the steam saw and grist mills at this place to Messrs. BURCH & WELLES. Mr. CORNELL will return to New York State in the spring. They are taking inventory today. The firm will hereafter be known as BURCH & Co.

Philip M. FIESTERMAER, of Elkland, has sold his farm to George ROSBACH, and with his wife will return to Germany within a few weeks. They have resided in this county for about 35 years, but have concluded to end their days in their native land.

Margaret OGDEN, a young lady about 25 years of age, committed suicide at Greenwood Friday night by taking poison.

Charles HARTZIG married Miss Susan S. SHAFER, both of Cherry, at the residence of the officiating clergyman in Dushore on Feb. 7^th, by Rev. C. H. MUTCHLER.

Thomas N. CORSON, of Tivoli and Miss Iola L., eldest daughter of C. S. TAYLOR, Esq., married at Muncy Valley, Feb. 6^th, by Rev. A. P. WHARTON

Thomas J. LONG married Miss Emma J. LOVELACE, both of Sonestown, at Muncy Valley on Feb. 8^th, by Rev. A. P. WHARTON

Geo. B. RICHART married Miss Mary E. SPEARY, both of Dushore, on Feb. 9^th, at the residence of the bride’s parents in Dushore by Rev. G. L. BURSON

21 Feb. 1884

Burton, 9 year old son of Roscoe DIEFFENBACH, of Colley, while wrestling on Monday, had his arm broken.

George HEVERLY of this place and Frank STREBY, of Overton, have purchased the wagon and blacksmith shop of Wilson STREVY, in Overton, and will take possession April 1^st., and carry on the business as before.

Matthew MC KERNAN, of Albany, who had been afflicted with consumption for about three years, died on Saturday. Interment in Catholic Cemetery at this place on Monday.

Mrs. Betsy DUNNING, the oldest person in the county, died at the residence of her granddaughter, Mrs. DELMOT in Alba, on Wednesday. She was 104 years old on Jan. 24^th and had lived in this region 50 years. ("Canton Sentinel")

The body of a man was found this morning on a turnpike, 25 miles north of this place, with his head and face badly mutilated. Recognition is impossible. He was undoubtedly murdered.

At last accounts, R. Albert CONKLIN, formerly of this place, is now in Washington Territory, near John REYNOLDS. He is preparing to build a house and stay there. ("Laporte Republican")

F. G. FINCKE, who had been a resident of Bellasylva for the past 15 years, died on Saturday of apoplexy, after an illness of 6 weeks. His remains were interred in the family burying ground on the farm. Mr. FINCKE, before his removal to Bellasylva, was a practicing lawyer in Brooklyn, NY.

Wednesday evening, Thomas SHEA, a Nanticoke bachelor of 40 years, while temporarily deranged, was walking on the trestling leading to the railroad bridge, and, poising himself on the railing, shouted to some boys who approached him "Lookout, as I am going to jump square into eternity." He gave a fearful yell and leaped to the ground below, a distance of 40 feet, receiving such injuries as will prove fatal. SHEA is said to have lost much money in grave yard insurance speculation which finally resulted in his derangement. ("Shickshinny Echo")

Terrytown – John PRIMER, the only colored man in our township, died Feb. 1^st.

Mrs. Philip CROAK, of Asylum, died Feb. 10^th. A husband and four small children mourn her death.

28 Feb. 1884

A 7 year old son of Wellington POTTER, of Cherry, is dangerously ill with a disease of the spine.

Mr. and Mrs. A. HAAS, of this place, are rejoicing over the advent of a daughter in their household.

James THALL Jr. and Miss Tillie TOUSCHNER, of Cherry, were married on Tuesday of last week.

E. E. BULLARD, who robbed the Laceyville Post Office a short time ago, was sentenced on Wed. to 3 years in the Western Penitentiary.

A. B. BURCHILL and wife, of Towanda, visited the lady’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter MCDONALD, in Cherry, during the week.

Theodore JACKSON, of Boone, Iowa, formerly of Cherry, was in town a few hours on Saturday. He is now a successful business man in his western home.

Mr. and Mrs. William PARKER, of Hughesville, celebrated their 5^th anniversary on Feb. 13^th. She was the former Miss Frank ROGERS, and a resident of Forksville until her marriage a few years ago.

Dr. JAYNE, who was up at Barclay on Tuesday, brought back and has on exhibition at S. P. WHITCOMB’s Store, a small quantity of petroleum taken from the ground near Barclay settlement. The petroleum was gathered on Monday by William SHEHON, an old miner who gave it to the doctor. DR. JAYNE saw the spot from which the oil exudes and says there is no fraud as far as that point is concerned. Of course, the drain or stream leading to the spring may have been "salted" at some point distant. Whether Barclay Mountain or Weston Station or any locality in that region really contains oil in paying quantities is a question a good many would very much like to have solved. ("Towanda Journal")

Arthur E. TRIPP, of Wheelerville, Sullivan Co. and Miss Jane SPENCER, of Laporte, married at the residence of the bride’s parents in Laporte on Feb. 20^th, by Rev. A. P. WHARTON.

6 March 1884

Ben HILBERT has removed from Carpenter Street to the farm of his father-in-law, Joseph AMBS, in Cherry.

G. M. DECKER, for the heirs of his father’s estate, sold at DEEGAN’S Hotel on Monday, seventy five acres of woodland in Forks Twp., to Ezra RINEBOLD for $1,995.

Peter GILMORE, Sr., of Cherry, who has been suffering with a cancer for several years, has been dangerously ill for the past week. His death is not unexpected at any time.

Mrs. Enos MCGEE, of Bernice, who has been an invalid for several years, died on Monday.

Peter EMIG, formerly of Ringville, who went west about a year ago, is now in Butte Co., California.

Mrs. Samuel THRASHER, of Cherry, who has been ill for several months, died on Friday, at the advanced age of 73 years. She was one of the oldest residents of this vicinity and was highly esteemed. Funeral services were held on Monday. Interment in Thrasher Cemetery.

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas DEGAN, of Foot-of-Plane, are happy in the advent of their first son. Mother and baby are temporarily sojourning with the child’s grand-mother, Mrs. Catherine GILLIS. ("Towanda Review")

Samuel J. RANDALL died at his residence in Forksville on Thursday morning last, after an illness of several weeks, with pneumonia. He leaves a wife and several children to mourn the death of a kind husband and indulgent parent.………The funeral was held on Saturday afternoon. He was born Jan. 22^nd, 1831, and came to Forksville nearly fifteen years ago and purchased a part interest in the grist mill which he owned for a few years. During a term as justice of the peace, he acquired a considerable fund of legal knowledge. He served one year in the army, and was one of six brothers, all of whom enlisted in the Union Army. He leaves a wife and two children, a son and daughter.

13 March 1884

An infant child of Mr. and Mrs. John HOLMES, of Cherry, died on Wednesday of last week.

Mrs. Ada FAWCETT, of Campbellsville, is the executrix of the estate of her father, Hon. Richard BEDFORD.

A 13 year old daughter of John HARNEY, of Albany Twp., died Friday night after a short illness.

A 7 year old son of Martin WRIGHT, of this place, who had been sick for several weeks, died on Saturday.

Mrs. John WANCK, of Campbellsville, is dangerously ill with pneumonia.

Miss Betsy BAILLET, of Terry Twp., is attending medical college in Philadelphia.

Terrytown – George VAILL and wife have parted. They were married Jan. 1^st., 1884

Henry WELLS and Maria HUFFMAN were married on Thursday last.

Cyrus AVERY, an early resident of Tunkhannock, who for the past 20 years has been living in St. Petersburg, Russia, died there recently.

Joseph NICHOLS, a prominent citizen of Williamsport, committed suicide by hanging on Saturday.

Albert FISEL, formerly of Millersburg, married to Miss Alice HUFFMASTER, of Cherry, on March 1^st, by Rev. R. S. WAGNER, at his residence in Dushore.

The location of the handsome new Lutheran Church at Hughesville has been fixed and will soon be begun. The edifice will cost $10,000.

A test oil well is soon to be put down near Weston Station on the Barclay Railroad. The machinery necessary will be on hand within a few days.

Peter MCCONNOMY, a wealthy banker and prominent citizen of Lancaster, died Friday morning. He was the son-in-law of John MCGOVERN of Overton.

Mrs. Dewitt FOX, of Monroe, who has been ill for the past year, died on Wednesday. She was a niece of Mrs. M. B. HEISZ and Mrs. A. E. SCUREMAN of this place.

Terrytown – Miss Deborah VIALL of this place and Mr. SCHERMERHORN, from Wyoming Co., were married a short time ago.

Terrytown – A. O. MILLER, Jr. who teaches the brick school in Asylum Twp., will leave this place, as soon as his school closes, for the Normal School at Mansfield, where he expects to graduate.

Terrytown Township Directory for 1884:

Justice of the Peace: H. L. TERRY and George RICHARD

Road Commissioners: J. E. DODGE, J. H. WELLS and James SCHAFFER

Constable and Collector: George H. TERRY

Judge of Election: A. J. HUFFMAN

Assessor: J. A. BIENER, Jr.

Auditors: John LAYMAN, Charles THOMPSON and Elmer LEWIS

Inspectors: Edmund H. VAILL and D. R. JONES

Town Treasurer: J. H. SCHOONOVER

Town Clerk: A. L. ALLEN

School Directors: J. B. HORTON, G. M. HUFFMAN, John DYER, Fred SCHULTZ, J. H. SCHOONOVER and O. W. KINNEY

20 March 1884

In Memoriam – Samuel J. RANDALL, Esq., of Forksville, died 27 Feb., aged 53 years. Twenty five years ago, he became a soldier of the cross of Christ, and with his wife joined the United Brethren in Christ. He was a leader in the Church, superintendent of the Sabbath School, and very active in meetings.

Ben HILBERT is a papa. It is a son.

C. W. YAPLE, proprietor of Yaple’s Hotel at Shickshinny, died on Wed. evening of last week after an illness of 10 days, aged 42 years.

Jerome ZANER and brother, Nelson, contemplate taking a western trip with a view of locating. Dakota is their objective point.

P. W. KING, of Laporte Twp., who has been attending the Medical Dept. of the University of Baltimore, Maryland, graduated on Friday last.

Joseph SOLLINGER went from Cherry to British Columbia in March 1875. He returned last summer and has been visiting relatives and friends during the winter. He started on Tuesday for the Pacific Coast and expects to reach his destination in about 10 days. John SIDLER accompanied him and will stop in Washington Territory.

Dr. F. W. BROCKWAY, of Bernice, married Miss Fannie C. SHINER, of Towanda, at the residence of J. V. WILCOCK, at Bernice, on March 18^th, by Rev. J. S. STEWART, of Towanda…….They took the afternoon train for the home of the Doctor’s parents at Swartwood, NY, where they will spend a fortnight. They will locate at Bernice.

Born – On March 13^th, to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. HUNSINGER, of Colley, a daughter.

Born – In Dushore on March 13^th, to Mr. and Mrs. Jerome N. ZANER, a daughter.

Mrs. John HUNSINGER died at the residence of her son-in-law, Valentine DOHM, in Cherry, of Friday, at the advanced age of 86 years and 29 days. Interment in the Germany Cemetery on Sunday.

Albert PARDOE, of Elkland, who had been ill for several years, died on Wednesday evening of last week, aged 45 years. The funeral was held on Saturday. Interment in Pardoe Cemetery. He was a member of the Society of Friends. He leaves a wife and one son.

Dr. T. L. GRISWOLD, formerly principal of the Normal School here, committed suicide at the home of his brother-in-law at Shelburne Falls, Mass., on the 6^th inst., by shooting himself in the head. He left a note saying that he was driven to kill himself by despondency at the loss of his wife two years ago and by continued ill health ever since. He was 55 years of age. After leaving here, Dr. GRISWOLD resided for some time at Watkins, NY. ("Bloomsburg Columbian")

27 March 1884

Thomas MEEKS, of Wilmot, and Miss Belle AREY, of Wilmot, were married on Saturday.

John CONNOR, of Cherry, and Miss Helen LOFTUS, of Scranton, were married a short time ago.

A child of Mr. and Mrs. John SULLIVAN died on Sunday at the residence of the lady’s father, Joseph GANSEL, at Muncy Valley.

Miss Dora, daughter of Mrs. and Mrs. Wiliam MARTIN, formerly of Albany Twp., died at his home in Maynard, Iowa, on March 8^th.

Mathew BURNS, of Cherry, while splitting wood on Thursday last, cut off the middle finger of his left hand.

George C. JACKSON left on Monday for Cattaraugus, NY, to attend the wedding of his brother, W. W., on Tuesday.

Mr. and Mrs. P. M. FIESTERMAER, who have resided in Elkland for 35 years, left on Thursday for their native land, Germany, where they will remain during their lives.

Mrs. HENLY, wife of Robert HENLY, of Birch Creek, died Sunday night after a very short illness. She was an aged lady and resided in this vicinity for more than 40 years.

"Uncle" John SMITH, of Cherry, made his annual visit to our office on Saturday, to renew his subscription. He was born Feb. 22, 1800, and is very active yet, walking from his farm to town, a distance of two miles, frequently.

Martin WRIGHT’S dwelling house on Main Street burned early Tuesday morning. Fire was discovered about 2 o’clock a.m. in the garret, before it had made much progress. Nearly all the household goods were saved. The house was insured for $800. This is the only fire our town has had for more than two years.

John, son of Thomas COYLE, of Albany Twp., who was employed as brakeman on the L. V. R. R. was found dead on the railroad track near the upper depot at Towanda on Thursday morning. The coroner’s jury determined that he came to his death by being struck by a passing train while walking on the track when off duty, on the night of March 19. He was about 19 years of age. His remains were brought to this place for interment on Saturday.

Rev. J. B. C. MOYER, wife and child, of East Palmyra, NY, are visiting the lady’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. D. HAVERLY, at Campbellsville.

Thomas J. MEEKS, of Wilmot, married Miss Bell AREY, of Cherry, at the M. E. parsonage, Monroeton by Rev. E. B. GEARHART, March 22^nd.

3 April 1884

An infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Jerome ZANER died on Saturday.

H. JACOBS, a popular clothier of Towanda, will open a clothing store in Meshoppen about April 1^st.

Robert WELCH, a miner, was seriously injured by a fall of slate in the Barclay mines a few days since.

Mr. and Mrs. C. N. MOLYNEUX, of Picture Rocks, are rejoicing over the addition of a son to their family.

Cecil ROBINSON left on Tuesday for Virginia and North Carolina with a view of locating.

Jule MASON, of Towanda, has gone to Wyoming Territory, where he will engage in stock raising.

Chancey CORBIN, one of the oldest residents of Albany Twp., has been dangerously ill for several weeks.

E. WALKER, Sr., of Towanda, had a stroke of paralysis on Wednesday of last week. His situation, as of latest accounts, was critical, although his friends trust he may recover.

C. H. TURNER, one of the editors of the "Towanda Journal", has gone to Montana, where he is interested in sheep raising. His friends trust he may be very successful in his new location.

Miss Nellie G. STEINBACH, of Sonestown, one of our successful teachers has gone to Plymouth, Missouri, where she will remain for several months.

W. PEPER and family, of Forksville, left on Tuesday for Newcastle, Indiana where he will continue the practice of his profession, dentistry.

The inhabitants of New Era were startled on Wed. to learn of the death of Dr. L. A. JONES by suicide. By poison, supposed to have been administered by himself…….Dr. L. A. JONES, of New Era, formerly of Bernice, died on Wed. of last week from the effects of an overdose of some powerful opiate. He was about 33 years of age. A wife and 2 children survive.

Patrick O’HERON, of Asylum, Bradford Co., died on Tuesday of last week. His remains were brought to this place on Thursday and interred in the Catholic Cemetery.

Two children of Isaac STROUP, living near Espytown, Columbia Co., were burned to death on Thursday, by their clothing taking fire during the absence of their parents.

Henry WILLIAMS, Isaac HORN and Charles SMITH, lumbermen, were killed near Catawissa on Wed. of last week, by being caught under a large tree which another chopper was felling.

On Saturday, Williamsport was excited over the fact that McKinney SMITH, ex-commissioner of Lycoming Co., who ran away from there over a year ago, was returned and jailed. At the time of his flight, he was under indictment for forgery, perjury and embezzlement. He was arrested at a little town in western Kansas.

Colley – A surprise 58^th birthday party was held for Mrs. Martin HUNSINGER on Monday last.

Elwell - A daughter of John BARNHART fell into a pail of hot water on Friday and was badly scalded. It is thought she cannot live.

Elwell – Canfield ROSENCRANS, who has been suffering with rheumatism for two years, is confined ot his bed. His recovery is doubtful.

10 April 1884

James BREUCHLEY, of Elkland died on March 28^th, aged 69 years.

Hugh, son of Michael MCMAHON, of Cherry, died Sunday night, aged 16 years.

Joseph BOWMAN and Frank OBERT, of Cherry, have gone west on a prospecting tour.

Ulysses BIRD, of Millview, is prepared to do all kinds of surveying.

George S. ESTELL, of Towanda, has accepted a position as traveling salesman for THOMSON & PARKHURST, of Elmira, wholesale dealers in hats, caps, etc.

An infant of Mr. and Mrs. Green HENLY, of Cherry, died on Wednesday. Mrs. HENLY, who had been seriously ill since the birth of the child, about a week before, died on Thursday morning. Funeral services were held on Saturday. Interment in the Colley Cemetery.

BALLARD Brothers, lumbermen, received a telegram on Monday announcing the death of their mother at Newark Valley, NY.

A. C. ROCKWELL, formerly of Monroeton, while working in a saw mill at Manistique, Michigan, on March 20, had his arm caught in a saw, mangling it in such a shocking manner that amputation was necessary.

Jas. H. FELLOWS, formerly of the firm of FELLOWS & PERRY, insurance agents, at Canton, died at his home in Athens on Monday, of typhoid pneumonia, after an illness of only a few days. He was known to many persons in our county.

Born – In Cherry, March 6^th, to Mr. and Mrs. George F. DIEFFENBACH, a son.

Bernice – Patrick LANG, a miner, lost the sight of his left eye on Saturday by a piece of spike, which broke and struck him while he was driving it.

Bernice – A child of William ALLEN died on Monday. Interment in Bahr Cemetery.

Bernice – A Presbyterian Church will be built at this place during the summer. Superintendent BLIGHT having staked off the ground for the church and cemetery on Tuesday.

Overton – Charles MOSBACHER, of Wichita, Kansas, formerly of this place, was married a few weeks ago.

17 April 1884

Mrs. Francis X. HOMET, of Asylum, died Sunday, aged 80 years.

Miss Maggie HINES, an estimable young lady of Wyalusing, died Monday.

Edward WALKER Sr., of Towanda, had another stroke of paralysis on Monday and his recovery is considered doubtful.

John D. REESER and George F. GAREY left on Monday for an extended trip through the western states. They will be absent several months.

Mrs. COURSEY, of Alma, Colorado, nee Miss Mary MCCORMICK, of Cherry, reached here on Saturday and will remain several months with her sister and mother.

Miss Nellie KELLY, formerly of Forks, at one time a teacher in our county, was married on Monday at Grand Junction, Colorado, to Lewis BRADLEY, of the same.

Dr. L. U. BEACH, who killed his wife in Altoona last week, was at one time a resident of this place. He married his former wife, a Miss SWEENEY, here, and they afterwards began keeping house in the building on Main Street, which burned down about three weeks ago. He left here about 15 years since.

Mrs. Ann MASON recovered a verdict for $3000 against the PA & NY RR Co., at Towanda last week for damages for the death of her husband, who was killed by the explosion of a boiler at Rummerfield a few years ago.

Bernice – A child of James YOUNG died on Monday.

John WILLIAMS, a young man who came to this place from Barclay a short time ago, died on Monday after one week’s illness.

William STEELE and T. C. HERBERT have agreed to run a ten mile foot race at Blossburg on May 3^rd for a purse of $1,000.

Elder HAYDEN, late pastor of the Disciple Church at Canton, has gone to England to engage in missionary work.

D. A. VAUGHN, proprietor of the Forkston Hotel is dangerously ill. His recovery is considered very doubtful. He resided in Colley until a year ago.

W. C. ROGERS, of Forksville is the happy father of a ten pound boy. The child has three great-grandmothers and two grand-mothers, living in Forksville.

Ada, daughter of Sheriff KURTZ, of Chambersburg, has been made a deputy sheriff. She is 23 years old and said to be "accomplished and in every way qualified to fill the position."

Mrs. Michael CORCORAN and family, and the father of Mrs. CORCORAN, James KELLEY of Forks, will start within the next week for Grand Junction, Colorado, where Mr. CORCORAN has purchased a farm and located.

Horace ARNOT, of Barclay, formerly a resident of this place and Bernice, was killed Tuesday night of last week by being struck by an engine near the upper depot at Towanda. He was intoxicated at the time.

Oscar P. HULBIRT, died at his home in Cokelan, Texas, March 16, aged 40 years. He resided in Terrytown for several years previous to his removal to Texas.

Mrs. Wilson STREBY, of Overton, died Tuesday morning of typhoid pneumonia, after five days’ illness.

James WALSH and Miss Mary GALLAGHER, of Cherry, will be married today.

24 April 1884

Laura DEEMER, of Chester, aged 4 years, recently died from the effects of eating peanuts.

W. W. JACKSON and wife will start on Monday for Dubuque, Iowa, where they will hereafter reside.

E. R. THOMPSON, of Towanda, has gone to Frie, Colorado, where he will engage in the newspaper business.

W. D. WAGNER, of Towanda, formerly of this place, was married on Tuesday of last week to Miss Anna MCCRACKEN, of Towanda.

Patrick MAY and Patrick CAHILL, of Cherry, left here on Saturday for the Far West. Mr. MAY will locate in Nevada and Mr. CAHILL in California. Both have spent several years in California previous to this time.

Born – In Forksville, April 15^th, to Mr. and Mrs. J. A. HUFFSMITH, a son.

Mrs. Eldah LANDON died suddenly last Saturday morning of neuralgia of the heart. She had retired in usual health, but about midnight was taken violently ill and died within an hour. ("Canton Sentinel")

Henry SUTER, a farmer living near Danville, upon returning home from market April 19^th, set fire to his house and shot himself in the mouth with a shotgun. He was killed instantly.

Miss Josie ROGERS had a surprise 18^th birthday party at the house of M. A. ROGERS, Saturday evening.

1 May 1884

A daughter at Dr. HERRMANN’s is the latest arrival in town.

A daughter at C. C. WILCOX’S adds one more to the population of our town.

John MOSIER, of Colley, has recently been granted a pension of $4 per month with arrearages amounting to nearly $1,000.

Mrs. Adam MESSERSMITH, of Colley, is dangerously ill with dropsy. Mr. MESSERSMITH is just recovering from a serious illness.

August FICHT and family, of Cherry, have removed to Kentucky with a view of locating.

Chauncey H. CORBIN died at his residence in Albany Twp. on Tuesday, April 22^nd, aged 76 years. Funeral was held at the house on Thursday. Interment in the family Cemetery on the farm. He was born in Warrant Twp., Bradford Co., in 1808, where he lived until 21 years old when he commenced teaching, which he followed for thirty consecutive years during the winter, farming summers. In 1830, he married Miss Violaty GAYLORD, of Wyalusing, who is still living. They resided the next ten years at Warren and Wyalusing. About 1844, he removed to the farm where he died in Albany. At that time, it was a wilderness with no roads and only here and there a clearing. It required two days for him to reach his destination after leaving Wyalusing, a distance of about ten miles, a sled and yoke of oxen being his means of conveying his goods through the forest. A family of 11 children were born to then, 7 sons and 4 daughters, 2 of the latter, Mrs. William D. HAVERLY, of Forks, and Mrs. Jessie R. MC CARTY, of Elkland, reside in our county.

Dr. John M. HEACOCK, died on Wednesday morning from heart disease. He retired in his usual health and arose about half an hour before he died, saying he was sick. He took some medicine and lay down on a lounge and expired within a very short time, without a struggle, before a physician arrived. Funeral will be held Friday.

Mrs. LANDBACK, an aged lady who resided with her daughter, Mrs. J. W. FREY, of Cherry, died Sunday and was buried on Wed.

Michael BROSCHART and Miss SICK, of Forks, were married on Monday.

Frank STREBY and Miss Annie MOLYNEUX, of Overton, were married yesterday (Wednesday) at Overton.

Invitations are out for the marriage of Lewis M. BAHR and Miss Eudora JOHNSON. The ceremony will take place at the residence of the bride’s mother on May 7^th.

D. A. VAUGHN, of Forkston, who has been seriously ill for several weeks, is gradually failing. Last reports state that he has been unconscious for some time and that his death is not unexpected at any moment.

S. W. LITTLE, Esq., of this place, is a candidate for the nomination of Judge in the 44^th District comprised of Wyoming and Sullivan Counties.

Elkland – L. H. GRANGE and F. J. WOODHEAD, of this place, started on the 21^st for Minnesota. Luther expects to make a short visit and return to continue his studies in Towanda; Fred will probably remain during the summer. They will be accompanied as far as Chicago by Ida and Mary E. MCCARTY who are going to their uncle’s in Iowa, hoping that the change of climate may benefit Ida’s health, which had been very delicate for the past two years.

8 May 1884

E. H. MOYER’S mother, who resided at Allentown, died on Tuesday of last week.

George HERRICK, a prominent citizen of Athens, died on Saturday of consumption.

Thomas DONAHOE, Jr., of Cherry, and Miss Lizzie WAPLES, of Wilmot, will be married next week.

A young man named Robert FENSTERMAKER, 17, hanged himself at Berwick on Wednesday of last week.

Thomas LAVELLE and Miss Ella SWEENEY, of Cherry, will be married next week.

D. A. VAUGHN, of Forkston, whose illness has been mentioned, died on Wednesday. Interment in Vaughn Family Cemetery at Sciota Vale on Saturday. He was a member of the Dushore Lodge, A. Y. M., and was buried with the rites and usages of the order.

A forest fire swept down upon Duttonville, in Terry Twp., on Friday destroying the hamlet entirely. It consisted of a steam saw-mill and ten or twelve board houses, occupied by men employed in and around the mill. We are informed that the mill, every house, a large portion of the furniture and contents, and about 500,000 feet of hemlock lumber were burned.

John Welles HOLLENBACK died at his home in Wilkes-Barre on Sunday, aged 50 years. He was the largest owner of coal lands in the state of Pennsylvania, and was a prominent man in the Wyoming Valley. He was well known in this section, having lived during the early part of his life in Wyalusing. His father was a brother of George H. WELLES, Esq., of Wyalusing, who has large business interests in this place. [See 15 May for correction on death]

W. E. DEEGAN, who went from this place to Dakota about three years ago, is now located near Sims, Dakota. While residing in the town last winter, the house in which he lived was destroyed by fire and himself and family barely escaped with their lives. They were unable to save any of their furniture or clothing.

The Campbellsville school house in Forks Twp. was destroyed by fire on Friday evening. The cause is unknown, but it is supposed to have been set on fire. The building was unfit for use and in a very inconvenient and dangerous location, consequently the loss to the district is small.

15 May 1884

Dr. John M. HEACOCK was suddenly stricken about 12:30 a.m. the 30^th ult, and with no one but his distressed wife and children present, departed ere medical assistance could be obtained. His disease was evidently that of the heart, but as no autopsy was made, the particular cause of his death is not known. He was born in Columbia Co., 18 Sept. 1819. Consequently when he died was 64 years, 7 months and 14 days of age. He married his first wife (Miss Minerva W. STEVENS of Columbia Co.) 19 April 1841; she died 15 April 1847, left no issue. A short time after this, he located in Dushore where he commenced the practice of his chosen profession. He was graduated after a full course by the Pennsylvania Medical College of Philadelphia. On 11 Sept. 1859, he married Miss Hester A. HAVERLY, of Overton, Bradford Co. They have been blessed with 11 children. One son, 8 daughters and the wife survive him. He served in the public offices as county auditor, county treasurer, justice of the peace, school director (which office he held when he died), councilman, overseer of the poor, and held other minor offices. He also filled the office of post-master.

C. A. DIEFFENBACH’s infant child died Saturday night.

George F. DIEFFENBACH’s infant child died Tuesday morning.

Percival WENTZELL, of Cherry, received his commission as Justice of the Peace last week.

Dennis KELLER has been found guilty of murder in the second degree at Wilkes-Barre and sentenced to twelve years in the Eastern Penitentiary.

Thomas LAVELLE and Miss Ella SWEENEY were married on Tuesday.

William WHITTICK, of Colley, starts on Tuesday next, for Colorado, where he has real estate interests which demand his attention. He will return and build a house near where he now resides during the fall.

Forksville – A new millinery establishment has started in one of the rooms of the old Eagle Hotel, by Miss SHERMAN, of Overton, late of Towanda. Mary WHITLEY is also receiving a new assortment of millinery goods.

Elkland - A sawmill and dwelling house of Daniel WILLIAMS of Fox Centre were destroyed by fire on the 22^nd inst.

Mrs. Sarah, wife of John LANDBACK (deceased), died on April 28^th at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. FRY, in Cherry, aged 84 years and 24 days.

Frank I. STREBY and Miss Ellen MOLYNEUX, both of Overton, married at the residence of William SHERMAN, in Overton, April 30^th, by Rev. C. H. MUTCHLER

Parvin FRITZ, of Jackson Twp., and Miss Maggie S. STROUP, of Muncy Valley, Sullivan Co., were married in Jackson, April 27^th, by John F. DERR, J.P.

Lewis M. BAHR and Miss Eudora R. JOHNSON were married at the home of the bride, in Dushore, by Rev. W. H. HARTMAN, May 7^th.

Mrs. Adam MESSERSMITH, of Colley, who has been ill for several months, died Wednesday morning. Funeral services will be held Friday.

Miss Mamie BRUNER, formerly of Laporte, was married at Muncy, May 1, to William J. MULLER, of Selinsgrove.

Clyde ANTHONY, of Milan, a young man about 18 years of age, attempted to jump on a moving coal train last week, and was thrown under the cars and dragged some distance, and very much mangled. His recovery is doubtful.

Forest fires, on May 2, destroyed a saw mill and dwelling house and a large amount of sawed lumber for Daniel WILLIAMS in Fox. The fire damaged timber of J. H. CAMPBELL and Isaac WILLIAMS. Farms in that township are almost without fences since the fire.

Mrs. Samuel KENDALL, of Scranton, while in an outbuilding attached to the house Friday morning, was struck by lightning and instantly killed. Her husband saw smoke coming from the building and found his wife dead, her clothing in flames. His arms were badly burned carrying her into the house.

We were in error in mentioning last week the death of John Welles HOLLENBACK, of Wilkes-Barre. The man who died was John M. HOLLENBACK, a distant relative of the former. The similarity of names was what led to the mistake.

McKinney SMITH, ex-county commissioner of Lycoming Co., plead guilty to the charge of embezzlement on Tuesday of last week and was sentenced to two years imprisonment in the Eastern Penitentiary.

John MARTIN, of Antisfort, Lycoming Co. and Edward GRAY, of Williamsport, were drowned in the Susquehanna River near Jersey Shore on Monday night of last week. They were in a boat which was capsized.

Peter TURPENNY, 55, a miller at Marshall’s Creek, Monroe Co., was caught in the machinery of his mill Tuesday and ground to death.

The remains of Professor Samuel D. GROSS were incinerated, Thursday in the DeMoyne Crematory at Washington, PA.

22 May

Mrs. Frank HANNON, of Millview, has been seriously ill for several weeks with typhoid fever. Her many friends trust that she may speedily recover.

The foreman of the "Review" was delighted last week by a visit from his mother, Mrs. J. T. NEWELL, of Middletown, Conn. She was accompanied by her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Charles NEWELL, of Canton.

Rev. R. S. WAGNER, pastor of the several Lutheran Churches, in this vicinity, died at his residence in this place Monday morning. He had been failing for some time, and his death, though not unexpected, causes deep and heartfelt sorrow to the entire community. A wife, two sons and a daughter mourn his loss. Funeral at Thrasher’s Church today (Thursday).

New Albany – Mrs. John STERIGERE died last Saturday after an illness of about two weeks.

New Albany - Jesse ROBINSON, of Albany has been dangerously sick with typhoid fever. He is a little better.

New Albany – W. W. CORSON, who has been to Virginia, returned last week. He contemplates locating near Richmond if he can sell his property here.

Thomas OSBORN, of Sheshequin, went out last Thursday to cut down an apple tree. When it fell, it came on him breaking his leg and hurting him otherwise. He didn’t complain much of his broken leg, but said he felt terrible pains through his body. On Sunday morning, he died of his injuries. ("Bradford Reporter")

Liberty Corners - The happiest couple hereabouts is Mr. and Mrs. Frank NORTON. They have a son and heir.

Peter Sylvester TRESCOTT, of Huntington, Luzerne Co., died last week at the advanced age of 95 years. He had been a resident of Huntingdon for 92 years, having come with his parents from Connecticut when three years of age and settled there.

A tramp who gave his name as C. C. BENT, was struck by train 7 near Standing Stone on Monday. His shoulder was broken, besides receiving a bad cut on the side of the head and other injuries. Conductor DRAKE picked him up and conveyed him to Standing Stone, where he left him after summoning a physician. The man said he was homeless. ("Towanda Journal") BENT worked several weeks for James CUNNINGHAM in this place, leaving here only the day before the accident above mentioned.

The population of Cherry Twp. has been increasing rapidly during the past ten days. Among the births we notice the following:

Joseph THALL – a son

J. W. STROUD – a son

Jerome ORTLEIB – a son

John POWDERLY – a son

A. O. SCOUTEN – a son

W. H. YONKIN – a daughter

29 May 1884

Peter HOPE of Lovelton was buried on Sunday at that place. He had been suffering from rheumatism for several years.

The haystack hat now worn by the dear girls looks like an inverted funnel with the point cut off. It is not handsome, but very popular.

John BRAUND and wife, of Cawker City, Kansas, are visiting the lady’s relatives in the western part of the county.

MichaelMC MAHAN and Miss Lizzie BARRY, both of Cherry, were married today. (Wednesday)

Terrytown – John DEWELL, an old resident, died on May 17, aged 77 years.

A two-month old child of Mr. and Mrs. Morris SULLIVAN was taken sick while on their way to church Sunday. A doctor was reached as soon as possible but aid came to late. The child died from congestion of the brain.

Mrs. Daniel BEDFORD, of Iowa, and Mrs. William C. MARSDEN, of Towanda, are visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jospeh WHITLEY, at Forksville.

5 June 1884

Harry T. GREY, of Towanda, will be married to Miss Ida BARTH at the home of the bride in Cherry on Wed. evening at 8 o’clock.

George HEVERLY, of Overton, and Miss Libbie DIEFFENBACH will be married at the residence of the bride's parents in Cherry on Thursday at 12 o’clock

The wife of Hon. William ARMSTRONG, of Williamsport, died recently of paralysis at Wilmington, Delaware.

Sonestown is to have a new school building, suitable for a graded school. Dr. J. H. ROTHROCK has donated the necessary amount of land upon which to locate the building.

We clip from the "Banner", of Morristown, NY, of May 29^th (The lady is well known to many of our readers) Sayles J. BOWEN, of Washington, DC, and Mrs. James V. BENTLY, of this city, were married at the house of the bride on Court St., by Rev. J. B. FAULKS, pastor of the M. E. Church.

It is not generally known that William DITTRICH, one of Towanda’s respected and prosperous citizens, in his early days, nearly 40 years ago, was a member of Jenny LIND’s orchestra when she made her American Tour. ("Towanda Journal")

During the funeral of Mrs. COULTER, on Monday, and while the friends were absent at Berwick burying the remains, thieves broke into the house and stole nearly everything of value about the place. All the bed clothing and wearing apparel of any value was carried away. As Mr. COULTER was in needy circumstances, the crime assumes a more dastardly aspect. ("Shickshinny Echo", last week)

William BENNETT and son, who went from Cherry to Washington Territory several years ago, were so unfortunate as to lose their steam saw mill by fire a short time ago. We clip the following from the "Gazette", published at Goldendale, Klicketat Co.: BENNET & Son’s Steam Saw Mill north of Lyle was burned last night, 9^th inst. The fire was discovered a few minutes before midnight. They were unable to get any of the machinery out, but saved what lumber was on the yard and nothing more. It is a severe loss to both the firm and the neighborhood, as quite a number were intending to build this summer and had their bills already in but very little of the material has been sawed.

William T. HESS, a married man aged 35 years, died suddenly at his home near Benton on Wed. of heart disease. He was at a stone-hauling at one of his neighbors the day before and while there was taken ill. He was conveyed home, and shortly after became unconscious and remained in that state until he died.

Eddie, 9 years old, son of John MEREDITH, of Towanda, fell into the river Monday afternoon and was drowned.

William, son of James O’NEIL, of Wilmot, died on Friday of consumption, aged about 24 years.

12 June 1884

New Albany – The infant son of James MCCANN, of Overton, was buried here last week.

Elkland - The family of J. W. GRANGE seems to be increasing, two daughters (in-law) have been added lately.

William MOLYNEUX is erecting a first class barn on his farm at Millview.

The body of William MCCABE, of Scranton, a young man, was found drowned in the Chemung River near Waverly on Thursday of last week.

F. J. WOODHEAD, formerly of Elkland, is now at Rushmore, Minnesota.

Joseph O’NEIL and Miss Gussie HOLMES, both of Greenwood, married at Monroeton M. E. Parsonage, May 29^th, by Rev. E. B. GEARHEART.

Frank G. DEAN, of Amsterdam, NY, and Miss Marguerite A., daughter of B. Rush JACKSON, formerly of this place, were married at the church of Ascension, NYC, on June 2^nd, by Rev. E. W. DONALD.

Lora Emory, wife of Myron ANDREWS, died in Cuyler, NY on May 14^th, aged 27 years.

Rev. S. L. CONDEE, of Tunkhannock, has accepted a call from the Westminster Presbyterian Church, of Rockford, Illinois and will remove to that place within a few weeks.

H. B. FRUTCHY has recently opened a wagon shop in Forksville.

S. Z. HULBUT, of Hulbirtville, Wyoming Co., proprietor of a flouring mill and carding machine, does custom work.

Dr. W. B. HILL, of Laporte, was married on Thursday to Miss Ella FAGUE of Hughesville.

A barn on the farm of Peter J. YONKIN, in Cherry, was struck by lightning and burned during the show Monday evening. The contents consisting of several tons of hay and a mowing machine were also destroyed.

Ezra KELLOGG, one of the old and respected residents of Monroe, is seriously ill. His daughter, Mrs. J. V. RETTENBURY, of this place, spent several days during the past week with him.

Joseph DEGEN, who has held the position of book-keeper for the Laporte Tannery Company for the past twenty years, left on Monday for Cattaraugus, NY, where he has accepted a similar position. His family will remove to that place in the fall.

Ellery LEONARD, of Fox, went to the woods in the morning on Tuesday of last week to fell trees and peel bark. Not returning to dinner at noon, his wife and mother went in search of him. He was found near the stump of a tree, dead, having been struck on the head by a heavy limb, which crushed his skull from the appearances and killed him instantly. He had probably been dead several hours when found. He leaves a wife and mother to mourn his untimely end.

Quite a number of people of Dushore will attend the GRAY – BARTH wedding this Wednesday evening.

19 June 1884

On Monday, Michael WALSH, a miner at Bernice was seriously injured by a fall of rock. One of his limbs was crushed and broken so badly that it is thought amputation will be necessary.

Grace, 13 year old daughter of Rev. W. N. WALLIS, who was stationed here a few years ago, died about two weeks ago, at Clintondale, Clinton Co., where they are now residing. Her remains were brought to Hughesville for burial.

Mr. and Mrs. John J. LOW, of Sonestown, were in town on Monday.

Mr. and Mrs. Geo. F. DIEFFENBACH and Guy BAKER, of Cherry, left on Monday for Pawnee Rock, Kansas.

Samuel LINES, formerly of Bernice, who went west nearly a year ago, is now located at Laramie City, Wyoming Territory, where he is in the employ of the Union Pacific railroad.

Nearly 90 invited guests were present at the residence of John BARTH in Cherry on Wednesday evening to witness the marriage of his daughter, Ida, to Harry T. GRAY. Rev. Mr. DURLING, of New Albany, performed the ceremony, after which an excellent supper was served. The bride was the recipient of many elegant presents from her friends. Mr. and Mrs. GRAY are in Philadelphia at present.

Geo. W. HEVERLY and Miss Libbie DIEFFENBACH were married on Thursday by Rev. C. H. MUTCHLER. A large number of invited guests were present. The dinner was one of the best, the presents were numerous, useful and handsome. They are spending the week in Lycoming Co.

John J. LOW, of Laporte Twp., announces himself a candidate for county commissioner. He has served for four years as supervisor of Laporte Twp. to the entire satisfaction of everyone. He has also held the office of school director for 6 years. He is a good businessman, strictly honest, competent and worthy of the office and the Republicans of this county will do themselves credit by nominating him.

A fatal and shocking accident occurred in Forks Twp. last Wednesday morning by which Reuben RINEBOLD lost his life. RINEBOLD, Philip SHAFER, Peter MEYERS and Curtis RUMSEY were engaged in peeling bark on the land of William LAMBERT. SHAFER and MEYERS were chopping down a tree while RUMSEY and RINEBOLD were spudding the bark form one already cut down. The tree, when about to fall, started in the direction of RINEBOLD and RUMSEY, contrary to the expectations of the choppers, who immediately gave warning to the men in danger, who ran at once. RUMSEY succeeded in escaping, but RINEBOLD, who ran in another direction, was caught by the limbs of the falling tree and so severely injured that he never regained consciousness, although he lived until about midnight. He leaves a wife and one child.

Rosa, wife of John BUTTS, died in Terry Twp., Bradford Co., June 10^th, aged 56 years, 3 months and 25 days. She was born in Cherry Twp., 15 Feb. 1828, and was the daughter of George EBERLIN, one of the early settlers of Wilmot Twp., who died a number of years ago. She leaves a husband and 8 children, 6 sons and 2 daughters. She was married to John BUTTS in 1848, after which they settled in the neighborhood where she died. Her remains were laid to rest in the Frenchtown Cemetery on Thursday. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. David CRAFT, of Wyalusing. Pall-bearers were: Chester SCHOONOVER, Charles VIALL, Charles THOMSON, William BRAUND, Philip STONEMAN and Franklin STRONG.

26 June 1884

A little daughter at M. J. BURNS, in Cherry, is the latest arrival.

Mrs. Ellen, wife of H. J. YAPLE, died at Shickshinny on Wed. of last week, aged 66 years.

Mrs. Clinton DEWITT died of consumption at her home near Stillwater, Columbia Co., June 12^th, aged 42 years.

Mrs. Sarah, wife of Thomas ROBINSON, of Elwell, died June 13. A husband and 6 children mourn her death.

Mrs. Pamelia MANES, who removed form this place a year ago, was married on May 18^th to Wallace FISH, of Lynn, Susquehanna Co.

Mrs. James CORSEY, who has been visiting her mother in Cherry, started for her home in Colorado on Tuesday morning. Miss Maggie CURRY accompanied her.

Forksville – A sad accident occurred this Monday on Norton’s Hill. John, son of Francis MILLER, was accidentally shot, the charge taking effect in one of his eyes. The gun was loaded with shot. At this writing, the extent of the injury is not known. The boy is about 14 years old.

The Muncy Creek Railroad is being extended up the Creek from Tivoli. The people at Sonestown expect it will reach that place during the next years.

Jospeh DYMOND, a farmer living near Pittston, suicided by shooting a few days ago because he had been jilted by a young lady with whom he had fallen in love.

William H. COOPER, the Montrose banker who was shot and badly wounded by Joe DRINKER, has made an assignment for the benefit of his creditors. DRINKER has made another unsuccessful attempt to commit suicide.

A post office has been established at Minnequa, Bradford Co.

3 July 1884 - No paper

10 July 1884

New Albany – Two weddings the past week: Will FINCH and Matilda C. ESTELL and Mr. BOLITHO, of San Francisco and Addie L. TERRY.

New Albany – Mr. MILLER, of South Branch, was buried near here Sunday.

Terrytown – Charles VIALL JR., formerly of this place is now residing in Dakota.

Michael WALSH, the miner who was injured by a fall of rock at Bernice on June 16^th, died on the 27^th ult. Drs. MADILL, of Towanda, HERRMAN, of this place, and SMYTHE and BROCKWAY, of Bernice, amputated his limb on that day and he died within a short time thereafter. He was an industrious man, a good citizen and had many friends. He leaves a wife and 2 children.

Hattie, 6 year old daughter of John BOYD, died on Tuesday of last week of Diptheria.

Henry MILLER, of Madison Twp., Columbia Co., was killed on the road between Eyer’s Grove and Bloomsburg on June 28^th, by the upsetting of a load of lumber which he was hauling.

John CRIST, of Pine Creek, Lycoming Co. has set out 20 acres of tobacco.

Geo. J. SCHEWOERER, of Wilmot and Miss Martha HOLMES, of Cherry were married a few days ago.

A child of Christian BROSHART’S was buried in the Catholic Cemetery at this place on June 28^th.

John MC CARTY, the oldest resident of Muncy, died on June 29^th, aged 89 years, 7 months and 29 days.

Gilbert POTTER, of Bernice, has recently been granted a pension with an allowance of $4 per month, dating from 1865.

Horace COLT, of Delano, PA, is visiting his parents at Laporte. While in town last week he gave an exhibition of bicycle riding on our streets, which was very interesting to the boys. He made the trip from this place to Laporte on his bicycle in an hour and a half.

The wedding of Henry DONAHOE, of Cherry and Miss Maggie WAPLES, of Wilmot, will take place on Wednesday of next week.

Mary MURPHY, daughter of Adam MURPHY, of Albany, died on Friday, aged 23 years. Her remains were brought to this place for interment on Sunday. The funeral procession was one of the largest ever seen here, 126 wagons being in line.

W. H. BALLARD and Miss Sarah A. MC HENRY, both of Dushore, were married at the parsonage, New Albany on July 3^rd, by Rev. A. L. DURLING.

R. W. STEVENS married Miss Josephene ROGERS, both of Forksville, at the residence of the bride’s father, Hon. M. A. ROGERS, in Forksville, June 30^th, by Rev. A. L. DURLING (her name ok)

Charles EARLE married Miss Emma HUNSINGER, both of Colley, at the pastor’s residence, Dushore, July 6^th, by Rev. W. H. HARTMAN

Jacob K. BROWN and Miss Maggie HERMAN, both of Eldredsville, married at the Presbyterian parsonage, Monroeton, July 4^th by Rev. Phaon S. KOHLER.

A. A. ZANER, of Audubon, Iowa is laying very ill. His brother, C. P. ZANER started out to see him on Monday last. ("Bloomsburg Columbian")

Bird, son of Hiram CHASE, of Springfield, on Tuesday afternoon about 2:30, while hoeing corn some distance from the house was struck by lightning and so prostrated that for several hours it was though he could no live. Dr. P. S. CARPENTER was telephoned for an d promptly responded find him nearly unconscious and almost wholly paralyzed. He is improving slowly. ("Troy Register")

Wm. H. PAINTEN, of Davidson, who was sent to the penitentiary for two years from this county and was released in Jan. last, has been heard from again and is now in jail at Williamsport awaiting trial. He and an accomplice named COLE were arrested about 2 weeks ago charged with horse stealing. Since his arrest PAINTEN has confessed that he robbed LORAH Brothers Store, at Sonestown of a suit of clothes and other articles in April last, and that he and COLE are the parties who took several hundred dollars worth of goods from the same store the night of June 20^th. This property has been recovered. After this they stole three horses from parties living in Hillsgrove Twp., which led to the arrest of COLE by William GOUDY, of Barbour’s Mills, with tow of the horses in his possession. After COLE was lodged in jail, PAINTEN called to see him and was immediately arrested. Their trial will come off at September Term and all good citizens will breathe easier if they receive the severest sentence known to the law in their case.

17 July 1884

John LOWERY, of Scott Twp., Lackawanna Co. will be 100 years old on the 16^th inst.

Mrs. Reuben THRASHER, of Colley, died Tuesday night. She had been an invalid for a long time.

Edwin BOTHERAS, who killed William NICHOLS, of Hazleton, was found guilty of murder at Wilkes-Barre last week.

Col. J. C. KINTNER, of Mehoopany, has been assigned the territory heretofore under the supervision of M. C. MERCUR, deputy collector of Internal Revenue. This includes our county. Mr. MERCUR was a careful and efficient officer who gave entire satisfaction to everybody with whom he transacted business.

24 July 1884

Patrick SWEENEY and Miss Ella KINSLEY, of Cherry, were married at this place on Tuesday.

David GIBSON and wife,of Bernice, will start this week to visit their former home in Scotland.

Hillsgrove Lodge #305 I. O. of O. F. will be instituted on Saturday Aug. 2^nd. Grand Secretary J. B. NICHOLSON and Rev. David CRAFT, of Wyalusing, will be present.

Mrs. Aaron LEWIS, of Hillsgrove, who had been an invalid for a number of years, died July 11. A husband and 5 children mourn her death.

Frederick MORNINGSTAR, formerly of Wilmot, who has been a resident of Middletown for the past 25 years, is visiting his relatives in Colley after an absence of 27 years.

Mr. A. H. KITCHEN, a farmer living near Orangeville, met with a serious accident Saturday night. After the labors of the day were over, he sought a short nap on the hay in the barn. He did not awaken until after dark and, being somewhat bewildered, fell from the back barn door a distance of 20’ to the ground where he was found shortly after with a fractured skull and broken arm. His recovery is seriously questioned by his physicians. ("Mountain Echo")

Elkland – Orrin H. MCCARTY is about purchasing a farm of his uncle, Thomas W. MCCARTY.

Gabriel BOWMAN, of Colley, and Miss Caroline FULMER, were married at the home of the bride’s parents in Cherry, July 15^th by Rev. C. H. MUTCHLER

Elmer L. WEAVER, of Cherry, and Miss Araminta HOPKINS, of Colley, were married at the residence of the officiating clergyman, July 16^th, by Rev. C. H. MUTCHLER.

Hattie, daughter of John BOYD, died on the 1^st inst., at Dushore, aged 6 years, 5 months and 18 days.

Charles N., infant son of John GIBBS, died on the 13^th inst., in Forks, aged 2 months and 18 days.

Mrs. Catherine Oliva, wife of Reuben THRASHER, died on 15^th inst., in Colley, aged 31 years, 6 months and 13 days.

Terrytown – Dodge VIALL, who has been in North Caroline for several years, was married to Miss Eliza SILL, of Wysox, a few weeks ago.

Terrytown – Miss Mary MILLER, who is attending the Soldiers Orphan School at Hartord, is at home during vacation.

31 July 1884

The latest arrival in Forks Twp., is a son at George W. LAMBERT’s.

Samuel CRIST, of Davidson, is building a new barn on the foundation of one recently destroyed by fire.

Warren HILL, of Towanda, has invented a direct draft mowing machine, which promises to be a direct success.

James T. HALE, of Towanda, will remove to Duluth, Minnesota, about Aug. 1^st, where he will practice his profession.

Mrs. Amanda, widow of the late Major John HORTON, of Terrytown, died in Towanda on Wednesday of last week.

Miss Flora NORTON, of Luzerne, is visiting her sister, Mrs. John G. HOLMES, in Cherry.

J. B. JUDD, formerly superintendent of the Barclay Coal Company, is now located at El Moro, Colorado.

Terrytown – John VANKUREN, died on Thursday, aged 77 years. The funeral was on Saturday, Dr. David CRAFT officiating.

Emil F. TUBACH was very much surprised on his return from Monroeton last week to discover that a 12-pound daughter had arrived during his absence.

Joseph WHITEBRED, of Cherry, while chopping about two weeks ago, cut himself in the knee very seriously. He is at the residence of his brother, Charles.

Hugh CAVANAUGH, of Albany, died Thursday night at an advanced age. He had been a resident of Albany for many years, and was an esteemed and respected citizen. His remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery at this place on Sunday.

Mr. BROSE, the father in law of Ellis HOAGLAND, formerly of Forksville, attempted to commit suicide about 2 weeks ago at the residence of Mr. HOAGLAND in Hughesville. At the time of committing the act, he was insane from the use of opium. He is 88 years of age and his recovery is considered doubtful.

Mrs. John AUMAN, of Cherry, was 81 years of age on Monday last. Her daughters, with their families, gave her a very pleasant surprise party that evening. She was the recipient of many useful presents, amounting in value to $35

The widow of the late Capt. G. W. JACKSON, commander of Co. A., 141^st Reg., has recently been granted a pension of $20 per month, with $3000 in arrears.

7 Aug. 1884

A child of Dennis O’BRIEN, of Bernice, was buried here on Tuesday.

The Presbyterian Church at Bernice is well under way and will be completed this summer.

Hon. A. C. SMITH, formerly of Bloomsburg, died in Scranton last week, aged 57 years.

John HARTZIG, an old and respected citizen of Cherry Twp., was stricken with paralysis Tuesday night.

Sergeant Henry C. HALEY, of Cherry, has recently been granted a pension of $8 per month, with arrears amounting to $1890.40

Rev. W. H. HARTMAN has a singing class at this place numbering 54 members. A concert will be given at the close of the term.

Mrs. C. J. RICHARDSON, son and daughter, of Chicago, Ill., have been visiting relatives and old neighbors in Laporte and Dushore.

The Dushore Cornet Band will be in attendance at the picnic and festival in HEADLEY’S Grove on Aug. 15^th, and enliven the occasion with choice music.

New Albany – The wife of Josiah ROGERS was buried near here on Sunday last.

The store of John GORDON, at Hillsgrove, has been closed by the sheriff. The stock of goods is advertised to be sold on Aug. 18^th.

On Friday afternoon, while Barney DRUGAN, of Cherry, was drawing hay on his farm, the load upset and he was thrown to the ground, striking a part of the wagon in his fall, and receiving severe internal injuries.

F. H. H. THOMSON, a musician of some prominence, died at the residence of his father, Dr. W. THOMSON, in Centremoreland, Wyoming county, on Tuesday of last week, aged 30 years. He had been afflicted with consumption for several years. He leaves a wife and little daughter. James THOMSON of this place, was an uncle of the deceased…….The death of Frank H. H. THOMSON, at the residence of his father, Dr. William THOMSON, at Centremoreland, took place on Tuesday morning at 5:15 o’clock. He had been suffering for over a year from consumption, and it was known for some time past that he could not last long. His life had been spent in the study of music the past few years, of which he had employed in teaching it and in which field he was brightly successful. He was about 32 years of age. ("Wyoming Democrat")

Maggie A. CURRY, of Cherry, who went to Leadville, Colorado about 6 weeks ago, hoping to benefit her health, died there on July 26^th. Her remains were brought to this place by her brother, Charles, who resides in Leadville. Funeral services were held on Sunday. Interment in the Catholic Cemetery. The deceased was 24 years of age and an exemplary young lady.

George FOX, of Wilmot, formerly a resident of Cherry, retired in his usual health Tuesday night and died about 2 o’clock a.m., Wednesday morning. He was sick but a few moments before expiring.

Judge William COLLEY, of this place, died Tuesday night at 12 o’clock, aged 80 years. He had been a resident of this place for nearly 60 years, had been one of the prominent citizens of the county, and having held the offices of constable, justice of the peace, county treasurer, prothonotary and associate judge. Funeral services will be held on Friday.

14 Aug. 1884

Amos REESER is digging a well on his Headleyville property.

Alba WILSON, an old resident of Wilmot Twp., died recently.

Avery T. MULNIX and Miss Anna WEBSTER, of Elkland, were married a short time ago.

Dushore is to have a skating rink, which will be opened in Tubach’s Hall this Wednesday evening.

The oil well at Weston, Bradford Co., is down over 500 feet, and it is reported that the indications for oil are excellent.

The cornerstone of the new Lutheran Church at Hughesville was laid with appropriate ceremonies on Saturday, Aug. 2^nd. The building is to cost $10,000.

Dr. L. R. LANTZ, of Hillsgrove, is dangerously ill at the residence of his father-in-law in Franklindale, Bradford Co. His recovery is considered very doubtful.

Wallace WANCK and wife, of Ralston, have been visiting relatives at Campbellsville.

W. L. STORMONT, of Laporte, left on Monday for Orange, NJ, where he will study phonography for several months.

Mr. and Mrs. John SULLIVAN, of Towanda, visited the aged mother of Mrs. Sullivan, Mrs. RYAN, in Cherry, a short time ago.

George BIDDLE, of Hillsgrove, died on Aug. 4^th. He leaves a wife and several children to mourn his death.

Mrs. Edward BRIDE, of Asylum, died Saturday morning after a short illness. Her remains were interred in the Catholic Cemetery at Towanda on Monday.

Use a little sweet milk on the blacking instead of water when you go to polish your shoes and don’t require half the time and labor. It produces a better polish.

Frank and Solomon SLOSSER, brothers, were killed by foul gas in a well near Nescopeck, Luzerne Co. on Thursday. A third brother who tried to rescue them was rendered unconscious.

Clark HOLLENBACK, of Wyalusing, has a dog so trained that he goes to the train every morning and gets Mr. H’s daily newspaper which is thrown to him. ("Towanda Journal")

Jonathan COLLEY and family and Lyman COLLEY and wife, of Muncy, Wm. G. COLLEY and wife, of Kingston, and Thomas COLLEY, of Benton, were in attendance at the funeral of William COLLEY on Friday.

Capt. J. Andrew WILT and family are spending a few days at his old home in Overton. Capt. WILT wears a gold medal, which was awarded him at the late encampment at Gettysburg for proficiency in marksmanship.

Philip UNANGST, of Forks, Columbia Co. recently pried open the mouth of a dead rattlesnake with his pocket knife. A few days afterward he picked a pimple on his face with the same blade and since then his face has become terribly swollen and his life endangered by all the symptoms of snake poisoning.

Miss Maggie SULLIVAN, of Liberty Corners, who entered a convent in Wilkes-Barre a few years since,recently took the "black veil." The solemn and impressive ceremony was observed in this place. ("Towanda Review")

21 Aug. 1884

Terrytown - The family of John D. HELMER, who have been visiting relatives here, have returned to Oil City.

Terrytown - Mrs. Lorinda, widow of Henry SMITH, died in Florida, July 17^th. They formerly resided in this township, but removed to Florida in the Fall of 1878, hoping a change of climate might benefit their heath. The children will return to this place.

Farm for Sale – A farm of 87 acres all cleared, good house, barn and outbuildings, good orchard and land in a good state of cultivation, well watered by springs and amiable for either stock or grain raising, situated in Cherry Twp., two miles north of Dushore on the turnpike. For particulars, inquire on the premises. Mrs. Mary MCCORMICK, Cherry.

Geo. W. JOHNSON, is the happy father of a daughter.

An infant child of Edward JORDAN, of Bernice, died Sunday.

A three year old child of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence SAXE, of Wilmot, died very suddenly Tuesday morning of cholera infantum.

Miss Mary LUSCH, once of Cherry, a successful teacher, has been engaged to teach the Bennet School in Shrewsbury during the coming term. She will begin about Oct. 1^st.

Miss Mary FLEMING, one of our most successful teachers, is in charge of the Forksville school during the Fall term.

Daniel KEELER, of Davidson, is building a grist mill.

Mrs. John GEYLER, of Archibald, Luzerne Co., committed suicide Friday by hanging.

The wooden bridges on the S. L. & S. R. R. are soon to be replaced by neat iron structures. The stone for repairing the abutments is now on the ground.

John UTZ, of Dushore, called at our office on Tuesday. He is a veteran drover, having made regular trips during the last 15 years. And he is successful, too, which cannot be said of all cattle dealers. ("Wyoming Democrat", Tunkhannock)

A stranger died at the residence of William APPLEMAN, in Columbia Co., on Tuesday of last week. He was found sick by the roadside near APPLEMAN’s house a few hours before his death. The name "C. A. SCHUSTER" was written on the inside of his satchel.

John BAHR, of Cherry Twp., died after a short illness Saturday night, aged 77 years. He came to Cherry about 50 years ago. He was an industrious, careful man, and esteemed citizen. A wife and several children survive him. Funeral services were held on Tuesday at the Germany Lutheran Church.

Dr. J. J. SMYTHE is laying the foundation for a large building near SCHAAD’s Hotel at Bernice, to be used when completed, for a store and dwelling.

Charles BAKER, alias Charles BROWN, said to be an expert pension swindler, was arrested Sunday in Wilkes-Barre.

Jacob SIMMONS, an old and respected resident of Davidson, died a short time ago. He was stricken with paralysis a few years ago, since which time he has been in ill health.

28 Aug. 1884

Mrs. Jesse BROWN, of Sheshequin, mother of Hon. P. R. ACKLEY, is dangerously ill.

Miner D. HAVERLY, of Forks, who has been a successful teacher for several years, has accepted a position in a mercantile establishment at Lodi, NY.

Miss Lizzie MAYNARD, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Wilson HUNSINGER, in Cherry, left on Tuesday last for Towanda, where she will stay until this week when she will go to Dakota. Rumor says she will be married to Reuben DIEFFENBACH immediately upon her arrival. Mr. DIEFFENBACH went from this place to Dakota about a year ago.

The Lycoming County Democratic Convention last week nominated for:

Representatives: James BARCLAY, Robert K. REEDER and Frank PORTER

Register and Recorder: George GILMORE

Treasurer: Harvey WHITEHEAD

Commissioners: John WILLIAMSON and Frank FULMER

Auditor: Valentine QUIGGLE

Coroner: Dr. FLANIGAN

James H. LAVELLE, of Cherry, was severely burned by hot metal while working in the Scranton Steel Mills, May 22^nd. His injuries were at first considered fatal, but, owing to the best of care and a good constitution, he has nearly recovered and expects to be able to resume work within a short time. He came from Scranton to this place on Friday and is now at his father’s in Cherry. He favored this office with a call on Saturday.

A shocking accident happened to Job MCCARTY, of Elkland last week, the full particulars of which we have been unable to learn. He was moving a threshing machine from one farm to another when by some means the wagon upset and he was thrown to the ground, some of the machinery falling on his head and injuring him so seriously that his recovery is considered somewhat doubtful.

John WAPLES, of Wilmot, and Miss Anna MITTENDORF, of Cherry, were married at this place on Wednesday last. At a reception given at the residence of the bride’s parents in the evening, she was the recipient of many valuable presents.

Lottie, a nine year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. AYERS, of North Towanda, was burned so badly Saturday that she died Sunday morning. It is supposed she was pouring oil from a kerosene can into the stove when the oil ignited, causing an explosion with the above result.

Mrs. Mary CUNNINGHAM, of Hyde Park, a woman about 40 years of age who was put in the Scranton lockup, Tuesday afternoon, for drunkenness and fighting, hung herself to the cell door by a rope made of her gingham apron.

Prof. W. R. KINGMAN, of Charlestown, S. C., stopping with a friend at Wilkes-Barre, walked from his bedroom while asleep Saturday night and fell to the sidewalk. He died from his injuries.

The Republicans of Bradford County on Tuesday nominated:

Sheriff: D. J. SWEET

Treasurer: L. ELLSBREE

Register and Recorder: A. D. MUNN

We make the following extract from Rev. David CRAFT’s, "History of the 141^st Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers", now being published in the Bradford Reporter:

First Lieutenant Henry R. DUNHAM also resigned Dec. 28, after being laid aside for some time on account of sickness. He was from Laporte, Sullivan Co. and enlisted a considerable number of men from that county. At a war meeting held in August, 1862, after several speeches had been made, Henry R. DUNHAM, then a member of the bar, to which he had been admitted the May previous, arose and said, "A number of speakers have said Go! I say Come!" And put his name down. Feb. 11, 1864, he was appointed Second Lieutenant of Co. E of the 13^th Reg. US Colored Troops. He was in the Fort Fisher expedition and served under Gen. TERRY until the close of the war, and was mustered out with his regiment. He was for a time after his return in the employ of WELLS & ACKLEY, of Dushore, afterward went to Kansas, returned to his home in Laporte, where he died Sept. 5, 1877, at the age of 39 years.

This Company lost by death, John GOWER, Dec. 2^nd, in Camp near Falmouth. He was the son of Andrew GOWER, a resident of Davidson, Sullivan Co., a farmer by occupation, and about 25 years of age. He left a wife and 2 children.

4 Sept. 1884

Mrs. WAPLES, of Wilmot, an aged lady, died on Wed. of last week.

An infant child of Mr. and Mrs. John P. MCGEE, of Cherry, died last week.

Elijah ROBBINS, of Cherry, has purchased a farm in Albany Twp., and will remove to that place in the spring.

The new Catholic Church at Tunkhannock will be dedicated next Sabbath.

J. W. YOUNG has closed the skating rink at this place and opened one at Monroeton, in a building fitted up specially for that purpose.

Rev. R. VIDEAN, of Forksville, is still very low. His recovery is not expected.

Lincoln Falls – A. T. MULNIX proposes putting up a blacksmith shop at the Falls. D. F. MCCARTY and he have purchased the necessary tools.

Lincoln Falls – Mr. and Mrs. Theodore WILCOX paid a short visit to their father, Samuel HOAGLAND, last week.

Nicholas O’NEIL, of Wilmot, and Miss Mary COYLE, of Albany, were married in this place on Wed.

Diphtheria has made its appearance in town. Burton CROMER and Levi BLANK each lost a child with the disease during the week, aged respectively 3 and 9 years. ("Shickshinny Echo")

Messrs. Q. A. KLINE, Geo. B. RICHART, F. C. WELLIVER and C. M. CROLL have leased the third story of GAREY’s new block and will have it fitted up in good style for a skating rink and hall. It will be ready for occupancy in about two weeks.

The Dushore school board met Saturday evening and determined upon a five months’ winter term to begin Sept. 29^th. Alphonsus WALSH and Miss Anna CORCORAN were employed as teachers at a salary of $40 and $30 per month, respectively.

Mrs. Jesse BROWN, mother of Hon. P. R. ACKLEY, of this place, died at her home in Sheshequin on Wed. last, aged 81 years. Funeral services were held on Friday at Wyalusing, at her home, Rev. Dr. COLT, of Laporte, officiating.

A farmer named MAYBERRY, living on the farm of R. S. GRAHAM at Vernon, this county, was killed one day last week while drawing in oats. His horses became unmanageable and in the runaway that followed he was fatally injured. ("Wyoming Democrat")

A young daughter of James MARR living on 3^rd St. in that part of Bloomsburg known as Scott Town, while lighting cigarettes on Wed. afternoon, set fire to her clothing almost consuming them. Mrs. C. STERLING came to her rescue, but too late to save her life. The child died in the evening. ("Columbian")

George MOSIER, of Colley, left Monday morning for Missouri, where he will visit relatives. If pleased with the country, he may locate there.

Fred LAUER moved his family to Beaver Valley last week. Mr. and Mrs. LAUER will be greatly missed in Muncy, especially in the M. E. Church in which they have always been active members. ("Muncy Luminary")

The names of George ALBERT, of Cherry, and Thomas STREBY, of Forks, will be presented to the Democratic Co. convention next week as candidates for Commissioner.

Elkland – Misses Sarah and Hannah GRANGE are visiting relatives in Bureau Co., Illinois. A sister there, Mrs. Robert HUNTER, is in very poor health.

11 Sept. 1884

Mrs. R. J. THOMSON has been at Forksville for the past two weeks, having been called there by the serious illness of her father, Rev. R. VIDEAN.

Attention of voters throughout the county is called to the following:

Last day for paying taxes – Saturday, Oct. 4, 1884

Last day for being naturalized – Saturday, Oct. 4, 1884

Election – Tuesday, Nov. 4, 1884

ZORGORSKIE, the man who fatally stabbed his daughter-in-law at Hazelton on Monday and then attempted to cut his own throat, was found hanging to a tree near his house yesterday morning. It is believed that he was hanged by the Polanders and Hungarians of the neighborhood, who were greatly incensed at his crime. ("Shickshinny Echo")

Lewis ZANER married Mrs. Amanda M. CHEENEY, at the home of Charles CHEENEY (faded)

Mr. _____ ROGERS married Miss Jennie BIRD (faded)

Mrs. WANCK, one of the oldest residents of Elkland, died at the home of her son, Henry WANCK, in that township on Thursday last, aged 84 years.

Dr. L. U. BEACH, formerly of this place, for killing his wife, was found guilty of murder in the first degree at Holidaysburg on Saturday. The murder was committed in April last.

Forksville – Oliver, son of Henry BEDFORD, of Elkland, preached at the M. E. Church on Sunday evening to a large congregation. His sermon was replete with ideas and well delivered. He and his brother, Norton, have just finished a course in Wheaton College, Illinois. Mr. BEDFORD has three sons in the ministry, one an honored pastor of the church at Seneca Falls, NY.

25 Sept. 1884

A son of Col. AYERS, of Asylum, died very suddenly Monday. He had been at work during the forenoon.

Joseph EBERLIN, of Cherry, contemplated removing to Tioga Co. this Fall where he will engage in lumbering.

John M. ARMSTRONG, formerly of this place, was last week nominated for Prothonotary by the Democrats of McKean County.

Mrs. COLLEY, widow of the late William COLLEY and daughter, Ida, will remove to Cameron Co. about Oct. 1^st, where they will make their future home.

New Albany – A child of Clarence WALTMAN’s died last week of cholera infantum.

J. J. and Stanley POWERS, who were sent to the penitentiary from Bradford Co. ten years ago for killing an old man named SICKLER, have served out their sentences and are again in Bradford.

Judge A. J. DIETRICK, a former resident of Dushore, died at his home in Wilkes-Barre on Monday of last week.

The boys are disgusted because the borough fathers of our town refused to allow a circus to exhibit without paying a license, which resulted in no circus for Dushore this year. We shall doubtless survive.

Harry DANLEY, of Forksville, while hunting in the woods for his cows, accidentally shot himself near the temple on Wednesday morning. Dr. KING was summoned from the fairground, but we did not learn the extent of his injuries.

Rev. Richard VIDEAN, died at the residence of his son-in-law, J. W. ROGERS, at Forksville on Wed. last, aged nearly sixty years. He was born in Lenham, Co. Kent, England, 23 March, 1825. His father, Richard Sr., landed at NYC, 15 Feb. 1830, and his family arrived Sept. 3^rd, the same year. For many years, the family lived at Covington, Tioga Co., and it was there in the spring of 1842 that young VIDEAN began his religious life. On the third of Oct., 1846, he was married to Miss Sylvia Eliza, sister of Rev. W. H. SAMPSON, D. D., of the Wisconsin Conference of the M. E. Church. During the past nineteen years, he has been a member of the East Genesee and Central NY Conferences. For the past eight years, he has been on the list of superannuated and has resided during the summers at Dushore and in the winters at Forksville. He was buried in the Loyalsock Valley. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, with their husbands, and five grandchildren.

Ulysses SLUYTER, who went west last spring, from North Towanda was employed at Star Ferry, Wis., at the time of the recent cyclone at that place. He was injured by some of the falling buildings and it is thought will be crippled if he recovers from his injuries.

J. B. DOW, an old resident and teacher of Wilkes-Barre who died a few days ago, read his Bible through every month.

Reuben DIEFFENBACH and Miss Elizabeth MAYNARD, both formerly of Cherry, married at Fargo, Dakota, 27 Aug. by Rev. William BAIRD, at the parsonage.

Gabriel RICHLEY will open a store near Cherry Mills within a few days.

Geo. B. RICHART will open a yard at this place within a few days for the sale of the Wyoming Valley Coal.

Lyman MYERS, of Hughesville, and Miss Ida SCHUG, of Davidson, were married at the residence of the bride's parents last Thursday.

Miss Dellia ROBBINS, of Bloomsburg is visiting her sister, Mrs. W. H. HARTMAN, in this place.

George FOGEL and Miss Lizzie KAISER, both formerly of Germany, married in Dushore on Sept. 24^th, by Rev. Wm. WEINRICH.

Victor E. PIOLLETT, 2^nd, died at the residence of his father, J. E. PIOLLETT, in Wysox, Monday. Funeral on Wed.

Harry GLENN, a building contractor, disappeared from Shenandoah on Thursday. No trace of him can be found. His debts are said to be very heavy.

At Williamsport on Saturday, Geo. LEWIS was shot dead by Frank GORDON. LEWIS was running and being pursued by GORDON, who claims the former had stolen his watch.

Nearly 300 men will be employed on the L. V. R. R. extension from Bernice southward. We are informed that the company prefer to hire men from this section instead of importing them, which is right.

Mrs. Martha OVERFIELD, of Elmira, died suddenly on Friday. She was a sister of S. B. and A. F. EILENBERGER, of Laddsburg, a very estimable lady. Her remains were brought yo Durell and interred in the family burying ground at that place.

John BARTH, of Cherry, has recently purchased a desirable property in the Borough of Tunkhannock and contemplates removing to that place next spring.

Michael FOLEY and Miss Mary WALSH, of Cherry, were married on Tuesday of last week.

Mrs. Thomas MAHAFFEY, of this place, spent the past two weeks in Williamsport, having been summoned there by the serious illness of her mother, who died very suddenly before her daughter arrived.

Ed LYON had a slight paralytic stroke on last Friday and on the following day was removed to his home in Williamsport. His health is failing and some of his friends think he will never see Hughesville again. ("Hughesville Mail")

Rosa and Ross, twin children of Dewitt and Selecta GRITMAN, of Davidson, died, one on Sept. 17^th and the other on Sept. 19^th, aged respectively 2 years, 1 month and 10 days and 2 years, 1 month and 12 days. Both were buried at one time in the same casket.

2 Oct. 1884

Mrs. Francis HAAG, of Cherry, an aged lady, died Friday afternoon.

Miss Belle KENTNER, of this place, has begun an action against Lewis ZANER for breach of promise of marriage.

Miss Maggie and Mazie HALEY, of Troy, visited their father, H. C. HALEY this week.

Chester NORCONK left here on Monday for Ann Arbor, Michigan, where he will graduate as an M. D. next spring.

G. W. BARTCH, of Bloomsburg, and Alphonsus WALSH, of Cherry, were last week admitted to the bar of Sullivan Co. Mr. BARTCH was formerly a resident of Cherry.

John HOUSEWEART and family of Bellasylva will reside in this place during the winter. They will occupy the house on Cherry St. recently vacated by N. K. WOODWARD.

A son of Gabriel LITZELMAN, of Cherry, has been suffering very much for the last two months from inflammation in one of his eyes, caused by a fly, which entered the eye but was immediately killed.

William BROWN, of Albany Twp., died Thursday of last week, from the effect of a dose of poison taken by mistake. We are informed that BROWN came home Tuesday night under the influence of liquor and drank what he supposed was whiskey out of a bottle. It now appears that by mistake he drank the contents of a bottle containing poison with the above result. He was about 40 years of age.

Bat LANE is in trouble and in jail. Wednesday evening he had a quarrel with his partner, Ed DECKER, and struck him with a club knocking him down, after which he beat him severely. Then as DECKER got up and started away, he struck him again beating him until he is scarcely recognizable. The assault is one of unusual brutality and Justice CODDING promptly committed him to jail in default of $1,000 bail. DECKER was almost if not quite blind, and was unable to sign his name and only made his cross by having his hand steadied. He is fearfully bruised but whether fatally or not is not known. The men gathered around the Justice’s office made ugly threats, but Hale was allowed to pass quietly to jail in DIMOCK’S escort. ("Bradford Reporter")

Timber is being placed on the ground preparatory to erecting a foundry and machine shop in this place. The location is near the site of the one destroyed by fire a few years ago. We are pleased to know that we are to have this much needed industry in our town. That such a business will pay here there can be no doubt. The country adjacent to our town is improving rapidly, new farms are being opened up every year, and Dushore is becoming more of a trade center. What we need, manufacturers and a better location for the wood working industry in any or all of its branches, cannot be found.

New Albany – Mrs. Elicott STURTEVANT, a daughter of Lowell HOWELL, died quite suddenly last week. Funeral services were held at Laddsburg.

Elkland – The wife of Joseph MULLEN of this place was suddenly stricken with paralysis on the 17^th inst. Her recovery is considered very doubtful.

9 Oct. 1884

Mrs. Nancy A. FINNEN, of Cherry, died, Monday, aged over 80 years.

Shickshinny has diphtheria. Two children died in the family of E. B. SWINGLE last week.

Mrs. John ZANER, of Forks, started on Tuesday to see her son, A. A. ZANER, at Audubon, Iowa, who has had a relapse.

David BENDER, of Van Horn, Benton Co., Iowa, has been spending several weeks with his twin brother, George BENDER, in Cherry.

Dr. C. S. ROGERS, of Leraysville, formerly of Forksville, was recently married to Miss Mary MARSDEN, of Towanda.

Isreal MOORE, an old man, who resides in the vicinity of Canton, was fleeced out of $500 by sharpers during the Canton Fair. He borrowed the money of the Canton Bank.

New Albany – Wells WILCOX has recently celebrated his 80^th birthday and is hale and hearty.

In Hollisterville, Wayne Co., the wife of Joseph STEVENS, a laboring man, is suffering from trichinosis, the result of eating raw ham. Her flesh is a mass of worms, and she constantly pleads with her friends to kill her and put an end to her sufferings. Her physician says there is no hope for her.

Herbert W. JONES, 17, was instantly killed by the cars at Williamsport Saturday afternoon. With several other boys, he was engaged in playing ball near the railroad track. The ball bounded on the track and JONES ran to recover it. A shifting engine was backing down a number of cars to make a coupling with others standing on the track. Just as JONES rose up with the ball in his hand, the cars came upon him and he was caught between the bumpers about the breast and crushed to death. His father, Wilson A. JONES, was attending a funeral and serving as a pall-bearer. On his way home from the cemetery, he was informed of the death of his son.

T. J. JORDAN has purchased the livery stable, stock and fixtures of Frank J. SCOUTEN, in this place, and will continue the business.

William HOUSEWEART, of Bellasylva, and Miss Blanche FELTON, of Forkston, will be married on Oct. 10^th.

More than one thousand persons were naturalized in Luzerne Co. last week. It is said that the majority of them will vote the Republican ticket.

LANE, the Towanda liveryman, had another fight Monday. This time it was with a man named CAMPBELL, in which LANE appears to have come out second best.

John BARNWELL, of Wilmot, and Miss Susie SHEDDY, of Sugar Ridge, were married at St. Basil’s Church in this place on Wed., by Rev. WALSH.

Mrs. Amos COX, of Cherry, had a surprise 51^st birthday party on Sept. 26^th.

Mrs. Joseph DEGEN and family, of Laporte, removed this week to Limestone, NY, where Mr. DEGEN has been for several months.

Invitations have been issued for the marriage of Ben S. THOMSON, of Centremoreland, and Miss Ida KEELER, of Keelersburg, Wyoming Co., which will take place at the home of the bride on Oct. 16^th.

Daniel HUNSINGER, of Colley, left his home on the evening of Sept. 26^th, since which time he has not been seen. We are informed that he took with him a rifle, about 150 cartridges and a flask of alcohol. He had some difficulty with his nephew, C. F. HUNSINGER, just before leaving. That evening, as C. F. was going to the barn, a bullet whizzed past him, in consequence of which he obtained a warrant for the arrest of Daniel, but he has not yet been seen by any of his acquaintances and his prolonged stay is causing his family much alarm. Some persons pronounce him partially insane, which if true will account for his strange doings.

16 Oct. 1884

Benjamin HUCKELL died at his residence in Hillsgrove Twp., Oct. 7^th, aged 82 years. About the year 1797, three brothers, John, Joseph and Thomas HUCKELL, disposed of their property near Birmingham, England and came to America. Becoming acquainted with the family of Joseph PRIESTLY, of Northumberland, PA, they purchased lands off him on the Loyalsock Creek. Two of them settled at Hillsgrove and one near Forksville. Benjamin HUCKELL was the only son of Joseph, and was born at Hillsgrove on the farm on which he died. He was married to Miss Margaret PLOTTS, who now, aged and infirm, survives him. He was the father of a large family of children, seven of which are still living, three residing in Elmira, two in Kansas and two remaining in Pennsylvania. He spent a part of his life engaged in lumbering and floated rafts down the Loyalsock to Harrisburg, Marietta and other points on the Susquehanna. In his prime, he was a noted hunter, and in company of Judge SPEAKER and Wheeler GREEN, often successfully pursued the game that abounded in those early days. For many years, he was a consistent member of the Wesleyan Methodist Connection and the itinerant Gospel Minister always found welcome at his home. Benjamin will long be remembers by those who knew him as a kind and indulgent father, an obliging neighbor, and a warm-hearted and true friend………N. K. WOODWARD and wife attended the funeral of the lady’s grandfather, Benjamin HUCKELL, at Hillsgrove on Friday.

Eugene TUBBS and Miss AVERY, of Cherry, were married Saturday evening.

A man named ROSCOE, who formerly resided at Thorndale, died at Greenwood on Friday after a few hours illness.

The yearly reunion of the WILT family will be held tomorrow, at the residence of A. E. SCUREMAN in this place.

Frank B. THRALL and Miss Hattie HEFFMAN, of Hillsgrove, were married a short time ago.

New Albany – Lizzie, eldest daughter of Charles SCOTT, died Sunday night, of typhoid fever. She was 16 years of age.

Cape Mills – A bouncing boy at Warren MAY’s is the latest addition to our population.

Cape Mills – H. M. CHILSON has his lath mill completed and is now ready for work.

Last Tuesday night, while Henry BOYER and James KASSON, farmers residing near Orangeville, Columbia Co., were driving from Roaring Creek to their homes, they were fired upon by a party concealed in the bushes bordering on the road. KASSON received a heavy charge of No. 6 shot in his left side. The noise of the gun scared the horses and Mr. BOYER and his insensible companion were thrown out of the wagon and over an embankment. One of BOYER’s legs was broken in the fall. The wounded farmers were found the next morning by James HARTMAN. KASSON’S wound is fatal. Whether the shooting of KASSON was accidental or intentional is a mystery. KASSON is about 50 years old, with a wife and four grown-up children and was highly esteemed. That the shooting was the work of some careless gunners is the theory most generally advanced.

Mrs. John MC DONALD, an aged lady who resided on Cherry Flats, in Cherry Twp., died on Friday. Funeral services were held on Sunday.

Terence MC KERNAN, of Cherry, who went to Dakota some time ago, has been afflicted with erysipelas for the past year and unable to work. He will probably return.

Mrs. Lydia, widow of the late George THRASHER, was stricken with paralysis about 10 days ago, since which time she has been very ill. Her recovery is doubtful.

A meeting of ex-prisoners of the great rebellion was held at the Commercial House in Canton on Oct. 7^th and steps were taken toward perfecting a regular organization to be known as the "Bradford County Ex-Prisoners Association of the War of the Rebellion." The next meeting will be held at the G. A. R. Hall, Canton on Dec. 2^nd.

Jonathan THORNE Sr., a retired leather merchant, died at his residence at 524 Fifth Ave., New York City on Thursday last in the 83^rd year of his age. He has been largely interested in real estate in this county for a number of years, and was a partner in the ownership of the Laporte and Thorndale tanneries, the later of which was named in honor of him. He leaves a handsome fortune.

William HOUSEWEART and Miss Blanche FELTON, both of Bellasylva, married at the residence of Rev. W. H. HARTMAN, in Dushore on Oct. 11^th.

23 Oct. 1884

Mrs. ALLEN, of Laddsburg, died Tuesday morning.

Rev. A. H. SPEAR, Albany Twp., died Tuesday morning aged 71 years.

Mrs. Thomas DOBBINS, of Barclay died Monday morning, after a few hours illness. She was about 50 years of age.

Mr. and Mrs. Henry HUFFMASTER, of Cherry, celebrated their silver anniversary on Monday.

Michael GALLAGHER and Miss Bridget WALSH, of Cherry, were married in this place on Tuesday.

Willie EVANS, of Wilkes-Barre, and sister Eliza, of Towanda, are visiting their sister Mrs. James CUNNINGHAM.

The remains of Ad MCCLAUD, a former resident of Forkston, were brought there for burial recently. He was murdered at Smithboro, NY a few weeks ago.

E. F. GOFFMAN, attorney of Waverly, formerly of Towanda and Wyalusing, has just fallen heir to $10,000 through the death of an old colored woman, of Owego, for whom he had acted as attorney and counselor for some time.

A. Beverly SMITH, who formerly conducted the book bindery in this place, passed down the Lehigh Valley one day last week. He stopped in Litchfield to see his wife and children, whom he deserted a year and a half ago. He was accused by the injured wife with being married again, and he did not deny it. It appears he took another wife soon after leaving here and is living with her in Philadelphia. ("Towanda Review")

30 Oct. 1884

Mrs. John BROWN, of Elkland, died after a short illness on Oct. 19^th.

A two-year old child of Mr. and Mrs. James CONNOR, of Bernice, died on Wednesday of last week.

Miss Edith WOODRUFF has been invited to sing at a concert to be given in Steinway Hall, New York City on the 18^th of next month. ("Towanda Review")

Elkland – Louisa BRACKMAN, who for the past four years has been among the Indians on the Allegheny Reservation in New York, is spending her vacation at home.

Henry D. FURMAN, a young man about 37 years old, was found hanging in his barn near Columbia Cross Roads, Bradford Co., last Friday by his hired man about 5 o’clock in the afternoon. He sometime since bought a portable saw mill and it is known that he had lost money by the operation and his property is now under an attachment by the sheriff. It is supposed this is the cause of his suicide. His father committed suicide in the same place and manner about three years ago.

Miss Lena LAUER, of Laporte, one of our most estimable young ladies, was married on Tuesday to Dr. MORELL, of Wilkes-Barre.

Mrs. Isaac BRUNER has been seriously ill with malarial fever during the last eight or ten days, but we are glad to learn she is somewhat better now. Her daughter, Mrs. W. J. MULLEN, of Sellingsgrove, came up last week to take care of her. ("Muncy Luminary")

Mr. and Mrs. Henry HUFFMASTER desires to return thanks to the many friends who added to the enjoyment of the 25^th Anniversary of their marriage by their presence and good cheer and for their tokens of remembrance and good will.

Mrs. Henry OBERT, of Wayne Co., the other day showed her handsome daughter some wedding garments, and told her that on the afternoon she must marry her landlord. The girl bitterly denounced her parents and walked 16 miles to Scranton to escape from the dreaded marriage.

A pan of sliced raw onions placed in a room where there is diphtheria will absorb the poison and prevent the disease from spreading. The onions should be buried every morning and fresh ones cut up.

Mrs. Michael BAHL, of Forks, had a surprise 59^th birthday party last Friday.

Ellen, wife of John BROWN Jr., of Elkland died on the morning of the 19^th inst., aged 28 years.

6 Nov. 1884

Mrs. Howard LYON, of Muncy, died on Oct. 28^th, aged 28 years.

A little daughter of F. P. VINCENT’s is the cause of Fred’s smiling countenance.

M. R. BLACK, of Forksville, visited his mother at Nelson, Tioga Co., last week.

W. W. CORSON and family of Albany will remove to Virginia, within a few days, where he owns a farm.

Mrs. Lewis LESLIE,, of Allentown, left her children at home for a few moments Monday. One of them, a babe of 18 months, set her clothes on fire with a match and was so badly burned that her recovery is doubtful.

Mrs. Isaac BRUNER, of Muncy, died Sunday afternoon. She was a resident of Laporte for a number of years. Funeral services at Muncy on Wednesday.

Luther CATLIN, of Bridgewater, Susquehanna Co. was 100 years of age on Oct. 25^th.

George STREBY, of Forksville, is dangerously ill with typhoid fever.

Fred M. SCHWOERER, of Williamsport, added his name to our subscription list this week. He writes that he is married and now housekeeping. His wife was formerly Miss Della BARTCH, of Cherry.

Miss Louisa GAVITT, formerly of Laporte, who has been living in Dakota for several years, has taken another step toward the setting sun and is now in Washington Territory, where she is engaged in teaching.

John BUTTS, an old resident of Terry Twp., died at his home in that place on Tuesday, Oct. 28^th, aged 67 years. He was born in Hanover, Germany in 1817. He emigrated to this country when a young man and, after staying a short time in New York City, settled near where he had lived for the past 30 or 40 years. In 1848, he married Rosa, only daughter of the late George EBERLIN, of Wilmot Twp. He was a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church. He leaves a family of 6 sons and 2 daughters. His remains were interred at the Asylum Cemetery on Thursday.

John A. BILES, of Homets Ferry, married Miss _____ KERRICK, at the home of the bride, Oct. 21, by Rev. G. M. CHAMBERLAIN.

13 Nov. 1884

William LAWRENCE, of Laporte is the father of a son who arrived last week.

E. W. SNELL and family have removed from Hillsgrove to Norfolk Co., Virginia, where they will hereafter reside.

Terrytown – J. D. HELMERS, of Oil City, who was called here by the death of his father-in-law, John BUTTS, has returned.

Henry B. SWANK, of Sullivan Co., married Miss Ettie WORTHINGTON, of Penn Twp., Lycoming Co., on Oct. 30^th at the residence of the officiating clergyman, Rev. George EICHHOLTZ.

A son and daughter of Charles F. YONKIN, of Forks, are dangerously ill with typhoid fever.

Danford CHAFFEE, an old resident of Rome, Bradford Co., committed suicide last week by hanging.

A. L. CRAMMER and wife, of Monroeton, will celebrate their golden wedding next Tuesday the 18^th inst.

The new Presbyterian Church at Bernice, was dedicated yesterday.

About 8 o’clock Sunday evening, Edwin BLAKESLEE, proprietor of the hotel at East Smithfield, was discovered in an unconscious condition, leaning against the fence near his barn. He was carried to the house and expired just after midnight. The cause of his death was apoplexy. He was about 65 years of age and had been a resident of the town for many years. ("Towanda Review")

The village of Sonestown has recently made some public improvements of much benefit to the residents of the place and vicinity. A new school house has been completed, which is one of the best in the county. The M. E. Church has been thoroughly repaired, a new belfry built and an excellent bell placed therein. Sonestown has a goodly number of enterprising citizens.

A four year old son of George STROUD who resides near Bernice has been very ill with typhoid fever for about two weeks. His death was expected at any moment on Tuesday.

20 Nov. 1884

Mrs. ROBBINS, of Bloomsburg, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. W. H. HARTMAN.

Mr. and Mrs. John BARTH and H. T. GREY and wife have removed to Tunkhannock.

Mrs. BRUNER died at the residence of her husband, Hon. Isaac BRUNER, shortly after noon on Sunday. Less than a month ago, she was taken ill with something like malarial fever. On Oct. 24^th she became unconscious and lay in a stupor until last Sunday when, surrounded by her husband and children, she expired. She was the daughter of the late William MEYLERT, of Montrose. For several years, they lived at Laporte, but some years ago moved to Muncy. ("Muncy Luminary")

Rev. Anson H. SPEAR was born at Chelsea, Mass., Sept. 8, 1819 and died near New Albany, Bradford Co., Oct. 21s^t, aged 67 years, 1 month and 13 days. He was a minister of the Methodist Church.

W. J. BURGESS, of Forkston, married Miss Sue MCCAFFERTY, of Sciota, at the home of the bride, Sciota, Nov. 5^th, by Rev. J. B. DAVIS, of Wyalusing.

E. Claudius HUNSINGER, of Elkland, married Miss Phebe E. PAULHAMUS, of Upper Fairfield Twp., Lycoming Co., at the Fairview M. E. parsonage, Nov. 6^th, by Rev. N. B. SMITH.

Rev. Dr. TAYLOR, formerly of Towanda, who was stricken with paralysis a few weeks ago, died at his home in Troy, NY on Saturday.

Patrick MCLEAN, Pittston, accidentally shot his wife in the abdomen Sunday morning while examining a revolver. The wound was fatal.

Patrick WELSH, an aged man, who had been a resident of Cherry for a long time, died Thursday afternoon. He had been sick for several months.

Robert J. BURDETTE, of the Burlington Hawkeye, has given the Baptist Chapel, of Merton Square, PA, a bell in memory of his wife.

McIntyre, Lycoming Co., once a busy mining town, is nearly deserted, only three families remaining. The entire population has been transferred to Peale, Clearfield Co., a new mining town.

27 Nov. 1884

George S. LANDBACK, of Colley, is engaged in manufacturing birch oil.

Mrs. John W. MARTIN, of this place, is seriously ill.

Frank STALFORD, formerly of Wyalusing, but now a resident of Massachusetts, was elected a member of the Legislature at the last election.

Dr. W. J. HILLIS, of Troy, Bradford Co., suffered a stroke of paralysis on Friday the 14^th inst., and died on the following Wednesday, aged 42 years. He was a resident of Barclay for a number of years, having but recently removed to Troy. The deceased was a brother of Hon. E. L. HILLIS, of Towanda.

Charles FLOCK, of Pine Creek, Lycoming County, is the champion hunter of that county. He went to the Sinnemahoning Woods on Friday of last week for a hunt. He returned on Saturday night with a 125 pound doe, 9 pheasants, a 23 pound coon, 12 wild pigeons, 3 quail, 10 gay squirrels and 5 rabbits. He says he bagged the game in a day and a half’s hunt, and shot it all himself, except the coon, and that he killed with a club.

Dave HOWARD, a former Luzerne Co. outlaw, who was lynched recently in Dakota, is said to have confessed that he helped kill 14 men during his lifetime; that he helped kill the man that was found in a Plymouth mine, and had something to do with all the crimes in Luzerne Co., until the neighborhood became too hot for him. His remarks were taken down for the sheriff, who refused to make them public, as they contain valuable evidence against persons living in Pennsylvania.

Elias O. PEALER, of Towanda, married Miss Cora B. TAYLOR, of Rummersfield, at the home of the bride's parents at Rummersfield, Nov. 1^st, by Rev. W. R. NETHERTON.

Ethel Irene, infant daughter of Frank P. and Clara SCHUG, died in Penn Twp., Lycoming Co. on Nov. 5^th.

Mr. and Mrs. James D. MARTIN are rejoicing over the advent of an eleven-pound daughter in their family.

Miss Rebecca STEVENS died at the residence of C. FRUTCHEY, in Wilmot, last week, aged 53 years. Her remains were taken to Laddsburg, her former home, for interment.

J. J. COOK, a barber of Centralia, Columbia Co., who eloped from that place recently with Miss Laura TROUTMAN, the daughter of a wealthy coal operator there, has settled down with his wife at Frankville, where he has opened a barber shop.

George TRAVIS, the Tioga Co. murderer, will be hanged on Jan. 15^th, the Governor having fixed that date.

Philip J. TUBACH, of this place, and Miss Addie SAXE, of Colley, were married today (Thursday).

4 Dec. 1884

Daniel WELCH, of Towanda, and Miss Joanna MOORE, of Overton, were married on Thursday last.

Mrs. John SULLIVAN and Miss Mamie SHEEHAN are in charge of the Sonestown school for the winter term.

The post office at Carbon Run, Bradford Co., has been discontinued. The mail will hereafter be sent to Barclay.

Henry BUCK, ex-county commissioner of Lycoming Co., died at his residence at Clarkstown in that county on Thursday, aged 65 years.

Mrs. Ann HANAWAY, widow of the late William HANAWAY, of Cherry, died at Towanda on Wednesday of last week. Her remains were brought to this place for burial on Friday.

Elkland – Walter GRANGE and Mrs. Alice BLACK were joined in Holy Matrimony on Tuesday last.

Elkland – Orville D. BARTON starts today for Lebanon Ohio to attend the National University. He expects to be gone about 18 months.

New Albany – Mrs. Porter WILCOX died very suddenly Thursday last.

The wife of Nathan EDMINSTER, a prominent politician of Athens Twp., died in the county house at Burlington on Tuesday. ("Towanda Review")

The case of Arabella KENTNER vs Lewis ZANER, which was to have been tried before arbitrators at Laporte today, has been postponed until Dec. 30.

Thomas COWLEY and Miss Bridget WALSH, both formerly of Cherry, were recently married at Troy, Bradford Co., by Rev. Father DUNN, of that place.

William O’BRIEN, of Forks Twp., died Tuesday evening of last week, aged 87 years. He was one of the early settlers of Forks Twp., having lived on the farm where he died nearly 50 years. His remains were interred in the Catholic Cemetery at this place on Thursday.……….Mrs. HIGGINS, son and daughter, of Elmira, were in attendance at the funeral of the lady’s father, William O’BRIEN, of Forks on Thursday.

Stephen KEPNER, of Penn Twp., Lycoming Co. married Miss Ida PHILLIPS, of Davidson, Sullivan Co., on the 20^th inst., at the residence of the officiating minister, Rev. Geo. EICHOLTZ.

11 Dec. 1884

John W. ROGERS and Charles NYE have purchased a portable steam saw mill and are cutting and stocking a quantity of hard wood this winter. It is understood that Charles WILLIAMS is to run the mill.

Messrs FRY and COLLINS are putting in a new stationary engine in their furniture factory, which will greatly increase their facilities for manufacturing. They are crowded with orders.

Mrs. Margaret, widow of the late Benjamin HUCKELL, died at Hillsgrove on Friday last, aged 79 years.

Joel PARKHURST, the wealthiest man in Tioga Co., died on Saturday, aged 85 years.

David HICKS died at the residence of his father in Asylum Twp., Bradford Co., on Sunday, aged 30 years.

Solomon BAHR, of Cherry, purchased a Wood Organ for his daughter last week.

Major Moses O’BRIEN, of Duluth, Minnesota, visited his old home in Forks last week.

An old planing mill owned by STEAFATHER, a mile and a half from town, burned down Saturday evening during the storm. The principal machinery had been removed some time ago; consequently the loss is light. The building was insured.

M. C. CONLEY, of Towanda, and John KANE, of Barclay, are to have a wrestling match in Mercur Hall Dec. 26^th, for $50 a side.

Samuel B. SICKLES, a civil engineer of Tunkhannock, and a laborer named WILLIAMS, were killed by a fall of rock in the Vosburg Tunnel of the Lehigh Valley Road on Friday.

E. O. BROOKS, Chief of Police, of Waverly, was shot in the jaw Sunday morning by officer BAKER of the force who mistook him for a burglar. BROOKS is still alive but his condition is considered critical.

18 Dec. 1884

Terrytown – Chester SCHOONOVER is seriously sick and in a critical condition, partially deranged at times.

Elkland – Adolph BRACKMANN, who has been seeking his fortune in the West, for the past few years, returned very unexpectedly a few weeks ago.

Irwin FOSTER, aged 8 years, son of James FOSTER, a traveling salesman was killed by the fall of a log in a tanyard at Danville on Friday.

Wilkes-Barre milk dealers get ten cents a quart for their milk

Miss Lucy DONAHOE went to Philadelphia on Monday. She will spend the winter with her sister, Mrs. T. J. CALLAHAN, in that city.

George H. HONNETTER spent several days during the week at his old home in Conyngham, Luzerne Co., having been called there by the death of an aunt.

Patrick GAHAN, of Cherry, died Tuesday night after an illness of about 5 days, aged 73 years. He had been a resident of this vicinity for nearly 50 years. The funeral will be held Friday.

Frank BARLOW, wife and three children and a boarder, were burned to death in their dwelling near Mahoning City last week. The fire was not discovered until the roof was about falling in and the inmates were aroused too late to effect their escape. The father threw one child out of the window and perished in trying to save the other members of the family.

James D. REILLY, of Virginia City, Nevada, died very suddenly a few days ago, aged about 35 years. Mrs. REILLY was formerly a Miss GAHAN, of Cherry.

25 Dec. 1884

Mrs. Catharine GABEL, of New Berlin, Berks Co., was one hundred years old on Dec. 19^th.

Daniel MURPHY of Cherry threshed 255 bushels of oats, raised from 10 bushels of seed. He considers this a good yield.

Mrs. Morris KELLOGG, of New Albany, died Friday night after a short illness of typhoid fever. We learn that her illness was the result of overexertion in caring for her children during the fall, while they were afflicted with diphtheria. The bereaved husband and children have the sympathy of their many friends…….The funeral of Mrs. Morris KELLOGG was held at New Albany on Monday.

Job P. KIRBY, of Towanda, left last week to visit his daughter, Mrs. REID, who lives in San Francisco.

H. M. LYON, of Spring Hill, Bradford Co., had a choice flock of sheep nearly destroyed by dogs a short time ago.

David EVANS, a freight conductor of the Lehigh Valley railroad, was fatally injured in a bar room fight in Wilkes-Barre, early Sunday morning.

Miss Nora E. BURKE, formerly of Cherry, was married a short time ago to Charles F. CARALL, of Scranton, early Sunday morning.

Invitations are out for the marriage of Miss Emma DECKER and Joseph L. MORA at the M. E. Church, Frenchtown, Christmas Eve. ("Towanda Review")

Charles GIRVEN, of Lovelton, died Dec. 13^th, after a few days illness of typhoid pneumonia.

Last Thursday morning as E. P. SHAEFER, wife and daughter, of Catawissa, were driving home, the horses ran away and threw the party over a steep bank, fatally injuring SHAFFER and wife. The daughter escaped. [Note – surname spelled both ways]

George KIESS, a lad 10 years of age, and Isaac WILSON, one of fourteen years, of Sonestown, a few days ago amused themselves by playing with a loaded shotgun. Before they were aware of what was going on, the gun, in the hands of young WILSON, was discharged and a good portion of the load lodged in the body of little KEISS. Dr. ROTHROCK was immediately summoned and extracted all the shot he could find and the boy is doing comparatively well. [Note – KIESS/KEISS surname spelled both ways]

John O. WARD, of Waverly, will go to Bismark, Dakota, to engage in the hotel business.

Judson GARRISON, a teamster, was arrested at Plymouth last week and was brought to Wilkes-Barre, where he is lodged in the county prison. He is accused of the murder of Philip CALLADER, a prominent and wealthy farmer of Ross Twp. On Jan. 16, 1878, the murdered man, after attending a lawsuit in Plymouth, was riding home in a buggy, when he was shot at twice by a person lying in wait, both balls going through the head.

Mrs. Thomas DITCHBURN and daughter, of Barclay, on their return from Scotland were on the steamer, Alsatia, which was discovered on fire in mid-ocean. For some five days and nights, the fire was fought and the terrible strain was too much for Mrs. DITCHBURN who was rendered insane by the anxiety and exposure, as was also a man who was on board. Physicians think she will regain her faculties with rest and time, but at present she imagines much of the time that she is on the burning vessel and prays for help, and is in great distress.

John HESS, of Bangor, Northampton Co. married Miss Sarah DECKER, of Asylum, at the M. E. Parsonage, Liberty Corners, Dec. 15^th, by Rev. H. B. TROXELL.

A. J. BIDDLE, of Hillsgrove, married Miss Lizzie HOUSEKNECHT, of Hufhesville, Lycoming Co., at the residence of the officiating clergyman, Rev. George EICHHOLTZ, Dec. 8^th.

Jan - Dec 1884