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Sarepta E. Harmon
Sarepta E. Harmon was the eldest child of Stephen
and Angeline Randall. She was born in Sardinia April 18, 1850. She
was married to E. A. Harmon of McKinstry Hollow Dec. 26, 1876 and
resided at McKinstry Hollow until the death of her husband in 1914.
Since then she has made her home with her sister, Mrs. A. R. Harmon
of Machias of West Machias, spending a part of the time with her
cousins at Allegany.
A year ago the 27th of May she was taken sick at Allegany and the
25th of June her sister, Mrs. A. R. Harmon brought her home. Since
that time she has been a great sufferer but a very patient one.
About twenty-five years ago she with her husband joined the M. E.
Church at McKinstry Hollow and she has lived a consistent Christian
life.
As the months went by after she was taken sick was taken sick, and
it became evident that she was not going to recover, she settled up
her earthly affairs, and waited patiently for the summons to come to
call her to her heavenly home. She was of a genial and happy
disposition and both friends and relatives have enjoyed the hours
spent in her sick room when she was feeling able to visit with them.
Her words of advice and council we will all remember, and although
she has suffered untold agony during the past year she has left many
pleasant memories that will be treasured by all who knew and loved
her. Although she has left us we cannot wish her back for her
sufferings are over and she is resting peaceably.
She leaves to mourn her one son, Howard Harmon, and one grand
child, Hattie S. Harmon of Perry, two sisters, Mrs. A. R. Harmon and
Lucia L. Randall of West Machias, one brother, Dr. J. O. Randall of
Silver Springs, besides many other relatives and friends.
Her funeral was held from the home of A. R. Harmon on Wed. June
27th, 1917. Rev. Harrington of Machias officiating, with burial at
McKinstry Hollow.
Anna Elizabeth Wenzel
Steffenhagen
"Anna Elizabeth Wenzel, wife of Frederick
Steffenhagen died at her home in Machias Junction on Monday
afternoon, March 5th at 3 o'clock
Mrs. Steffenhagen was the daughter of John and Katherine Wenzel and
was born at Frankfort-on-the-Main, Germany, on the first day of May,
1838, coming to this county with her parents when she was 14 years
of age.
She was married to Frederick Steffenhagen on April 17, 1858.
Besides her husband she is survived by nine children, Amelia
Easterly of Cattaraugus; John, of Delevan; Magdalena Helser of
Bliss; Mary Ward of Salamanca; Frank and Wm. of Machias; Elizabeth
Ward and Minnie Moot of Franklinville and Lida of Buffalo; also
twenty-six grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. She also
leaves one sister, Mrs. Frederick Weishan, of Ellicottville.
Funeral services were held at the Christian church where she was a
member, this afternoon at 1 o'clock Rev. Lewis officiating.
Internment in Machias Cemetery.
Mrs. Steffenhagen was a great sufferer for may years and bore it
patiently until her dear Savior called her to her heavenly home,
where there is no sorrow or pain. She was a faithful and devoted
wife and mother and will be missed by all of her beloved ones, but
we are consoled in that we know that she has gone to meet other dear
one in Heaven where we all hope to meet our death mother again."
James F. Wagner
"James F. Wagner, aged 49 years, died at his home
between Arcade and Yorkshire, Wednesday, Nov. 21.
The funeral services will be held at the home at 2 p. m., Saturday.
Internment in Yorkshire cemetery.
James Wagner was born in Arcade the son of Albert and Lille Jones
Wagner. Surviving are his wife, two children and brothers and
sisters."
Mrs. Adverdo Hall
"Mrs. Adverdo Hall, aged 55 years, died Friday,
November 9, at her home, west of Delevan, after an illness of eleven
years.
She leaves to mourn their loss, her husband, one son, Devillo Hall,
six grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Gertrude Haley of Fallen,
Nevada, two brothers, Perry and Albert Bigelow of Yorkshire.
The funeral services were held Monday at one o'clock, at the home.
Rev. Harold Wass officiating. Burial was made in Maplewood Cemetery
at Springville."
Sylvanus Starks
"Sylvanus Starks, a well known resident, died at his
home at Riceville on Monday, June 18th, aged 72 years. The funeral
was held at the Riceville church on Wednesday, Dr. J. E. Manning
officiating. Burial at Mount Hope cemetery, West Valley. He is
survived by his wife, Ella A. Starks and two daughters, Mrs. Ada
Ploeger of Ashford and Mrs. May Follman of Hamburg."
Isa Mae Rowland Roher
"Mrs. Isa Mae Rowland Roher, only daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. James E. Rowland of Ashford, was born in August 9th, 1888,
and died September 8th, 1917. In June, 1914, she was married to
William Roher, who survives her.
She fitted herself for the teaching profession and taught several
years in the rural schools of Cattaraugus county. She was endowed
with those attributes which are requisite for successful teaching-
impartial love, firmness and sympathy. Her pleasing personality and
conscientious work have left their imprint on the minds of those
pupils who were privileged to be instructed by her. Hers was a
broad, liberal mind. She taught Sunday schools where she thought
duty led her regardless of denomination.
In her private and home life was was an exemplary daughter and
wife.
The beautiful floral offerings; the large concourse of people who
attended her funeral gave evidence of the high esteem in which she
was held.
The husband and parents have the sympathy of the entire community.
We cannot think of her as dead
Who walks with us no more;
Along the path of life we tread,
She has but gone before.
The Father's house is mentioned fair,
Beyond our vision dim;
All souls are His and here or there
And still their silent ministry
Within our hearts have place,
As when on earth they walked with us
And met us face to face.
Their lives are made forever ours,
What they to us have been
Hath left henceforth its seal and sign,
Engraven deep within.
Ours are they, by an ownership
Nor time, nor death can free;
For God hath given love to keep
Its own eternally."
Alida Vosburg Waite
"Mrs. Alida Vosburg Waite, wife of Andrew J. Waite,
died at her home at West Valley on Tuesday, September 4th, 1917,
after a lingering illness from cancer. Mrs. Waite was the daughter
of the late Matthew and Jane Vosburg of Springville. She was born at
Salem Mills, Ills., April 24th, 1850. When about 4 years old she
came to Springville with her parents. December 25th, 1868, She was
united in marriage to Andrew Waite of West Valley.
To this union was born seven children. Three daughters have
preceded her to the spirit land. She leaved to mourn her loss
besides her husband, one daughter, Mrs. Chrs. House, of Buffalo,
who, for the past six months has been her mother's devoted and
untiring nurse, three sons, Earl of Buffalo and Manley and Hugh of
West Valley. She was a most patient sufferer and was never heard to
complain, always looking on the bright side in spite of her intense
sufferings. In religious faith she was a Baptist. She was also the
founder of Gettysburg chapter of the G. A. R. of Springville and had
held the office of Chaplain of that order for several years.
The funeral services were held from here late home on Thursday at 1
o'clock and from the Evangelical church at 2 o'clock, Rev. J.
Rosenthal officiating. Burial at Mount Hope. The services at the
grave were in charge of the Ladies of the G. A. R."
Dena Westfall Fish
"Died at Saranac Lake, N. Y., one Oct. 26th, 1918,
of tuberculosis, Dena Westfall Fish, aged 33 years, 5 months, and 5
days.
Her body was brought to her home in Dunkirk from which after short
services it was removed to the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Joseph Westfall, of West Valley, where on Tuesday, Oct. 29th,
services were held by their pastor, Rev. Dimpfl. Internment in Mt.
Hope Cemetery, West Valley.
Dena Westfall was born in Machias, on May 21st, 1885. Early in
childhood, she became a member of the congregation of the Lutheran
church at Plato, N. Y., from which she took a letter joining Grace
Lutheran church at Dunkirk together with her husband, of which they
have been consistent and worthy members to the time of her death.
In January, 1909, she graduated from the Elmwood Conservatory of
Music, Buffalo, in which institution she was an instructor until the
time of her marriage.
On June 27th, 1910, she was joined in matrimony with Dr. Glenn
Russell Fish, Optician, of Dunkirk, where she has since resided, a
respected and beloved member of the community.
Her short life was a peculiarly happy one. Possessed of a gently
and loving disposition she ever strove to make those about her happy
and ever after the shadow of the disease which claimed her as a
victim, fell upon the happiest of homes, she strove, with her waning
strength to brighten and console those about her and even in the
last trying hours when life's frail breath wavered to the end she
was cheerful and resigned, feeling 'For me to live is Christ
and to die is gain.'
Her social activities in her circle were numerous and her church in
which she and her husband were teachers and singers claimed her
conscientious service. In the winter of 1917-18 when the efforts of
the Red Cross swept over the county she entered heart and soul into
its activities, taking a course in first aid and thereafter
instructing class after class until failing health and strength
immolated her upon that dear emblem of crucifixion.
She selected as part of the service the beautiful 23rd Psalm,
beginning: 'The Lord is my Shepard, I shall not want.' in the truth
of which her faith was strong and steadfast.
Although the funeral was private the house was filled with friends
who came to mourn with the many relatives. The flowers were in
profusion and beautiful and at the cemetery they entirely covered
the bank of earth, doing away with the bitter suggestion of
'earth to earth' and so we laid her away that beautiful autumn
day where the golden sunshine fell athwart her grave and left her
with the sweet hope and faith in the resurrection "
Mrs. Wm. C. Pomeroy
"Mrs. William C. Pomeroy, a former resident of
Delevan and Buffalo, late of East Orange, N. J., died on Saturday
evening at her home at East Orange after a prolonged illness.
The body was brought to Delevan where the funeral was held on
Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock from the Methodist church, the Rev.
H. M. Wilson of Buffalo officiating. Burial was in the Delevan
cemetery."
Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Ashcraft Golden Anniversary
"Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Ashcraft celebrated their golden
wedding anniversary on Dec. 22nd, 1913, at their home at McKinstry
surrounded by their brothers and sisters, children and
grandchildren.
The house was tastefully decorated in gold and white and the bride
of fifty years ago wore a golden brown Irish linen trimmed with
Irish crochet lace.
When the guests were seated at the table Miss Mabel Hill sang a song
composed for the occasion by Mrs. Gladys Potter.
After the sumptuous dinner a program was given. Among the
interesting numbers were a letter from the absent son, C. B.
Ashcraft, of Boulder, Col., reminiscences of the bride and
bride-groom and a poem recited by Mabel Hill, which was composed for
the purpose.
A. P. Ashcraft was born Feb. 17, 1839 in the town of Machias. He
was married to Miss Adelaide Blighton of Warsaw who was formerly a
school teacher in Machias, on Dec. 22nd, 1863, by Rev. J. H. Bayliss
of Warsaw.
On March 22, 1864, they purchased the old Ashcraft farm which they
now occupy. Their first stove was an old Eagle which they purchased
second hand for fifteen dollars and which is still doing service in
their kitchen. They have seven children and eighteen grandchildren."
Cornwell-Ruth
"At Alabama, N. Y., May 10th, the M. E. parsonage
was the scene of a very pretty wedding, when Lola Ruth, the only
daughter of Rev. and Mrs. E. D. Robinson, became the wife of Lavinus
Cornwell of Buffalo.
At 12:30 the bridal party descended the stairs to the strains of the
wedding march, Miss Mildred Rowley at the piano. The flower girl,
Miss Edna Dye, carrying a basket of pink roses and sweet peas, led
the bridal party to the bay window that was banked with ferns and
potted plants, where the ceremony was performed by the bride's
father, under and arch of evergreens and a white wedding bell. The
shades were drawn and candles were illuminating. The rooms
were neatly decorated with pink and white carnations.
The bride was gowned in ivory crepe de chine with georgette crepe
and pearl trimmings and carried a shower bouquet of brides roses and
sweet peas. She was attended by Miss Violet Bradt, gowned in pale
green taffeta with over-draperies of chiffon. She carried pink
and white carnations. Mr. Frank Crosby attended the groom.
After congratulations a three course luncheon was served in the
church parlors by Mrs. David Christi assisted by Miss Rachel Lintner.
Covers were laid for twenty-five.
The bride's traveling suit was blue serge, black hat, with gold
trimmings. Mr. and Mrs. Cornwell left on the evening train for
New York City."
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