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"On Tuesday, May 15th,
a little son, Wayne Franklin Locke, came to brighten the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Cecil Locke, formerly Miss Hazel Robinson of this place,
now of Cadiz, but the little one only lives a few short minutes here
when death claimed the little soul. The parents and grandparents
have the sympathy of all in this community at this time of sorrow.
Precious Baby; that we longed for,
To love and cherish in our care;
Dear God saw best, so took our baby
To join the little angels, over there."
James M. Robinson
"James M. Robinson, one of the oldest pioneer
settlers of this community, died at the home of his son, Frank
Robinson, at Masonville, on Sunday, Aug. 31st, 1924, at the advanced
age of 91 years, 6 months, and 10 days.
Mr. Robinson was one of the first settlers of the town of
Yorkshire. He was born in the town of Fort Edward, Washington
County, N. Y., and when seven years of age migrated with his parents
to the western part of the state, conveyed by an ox team. This
county at this time was a solid forest. From childhood up he
experienced all the hardships and privations of a pioneers life in a
new country, being one of a family of ten. As the land was cleared
and prosperity came his way, at the age of twenty-five he was
married to Mary Cleveland who assisted him to build up his home and
shared his hardships as well as his pleasures. To them were born six
children, all of whom survive. They are Mrs. James Rogers of
Farmersville; Mrs. A. W. White and Mrs. Glenn Hufstader of Delevan;
and William, George and Frank Robinson of Masonville.
His life was full of activity. He was honorable and upright
in all his dealing and was always ready to lend a willing hand where
ever needed. He was one of the old Continental drum corps,
which all settlers remember. About thirty years ago he and his wife
became members of the Methodist church and he was still a member at
the time of his death. His wife answered the Master's call
about ten years ago.
The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Hugh Boyd of Olean at
the church at McKinstry on Wednesday. Burial in the McKinstry
cemetery."
Harold B. Howe
"Harold Briggs Howe was born in Delevan, N. Y., Nov.
7, 1893 and died in Spokane, Wash, on Nov. 8, 1920.
While a young boy he moved with his parents to North Collins, and
there at the age of eleven years he united with the Methodist
Episcopal Church. Some years later on his return to Delevan he
became an active church worker and was for some time Sunday School
Superintendent.
Being an expert monotype operator he felt that the west held more
opportunities for the young business man, and in the spring of 1915
he went to California. He resided for some time in Los Angeles and
from there he went to Calgary, Alberta, and finally selected
Spokane, Washington, as a favorable business location. Here he built
up a successful monotype business.
Interested in social and civic affairs, he was an active worker in
the Temple M. E. Church, the Chamber of Commerce, the Typographical
Union and the Sons of Veterans.
He was united in marriage to Miss Ruth M. Langmade, May 21, 1915,
and to them were born two children, Phyllis M. and Marjorie J. These
with his parents, Ormond and Alice Howe, are left to mourn a loving,
dutiful son and an affectionate husband and father, while the
community and church have lost a promising upright business man and
an earnest Christian worker.
The remains were brought to Delevan, N. Y., Friday morning, Nov.
19, and the funeral services were held in the M. E. Church Sunday
afternoon. The Rev. John Segwalt, whose remarks were based on John
XIII, 7, 'What I do though knowest, no now; but thou shalt know
hereafter,' was in charge. A quartette composed of L. L. Bishop,
Mrs. Geo. Saxton, Mrs. Arthur Thompson and Clyde Saxton sang three
hymns very impressively. The large attendance was an indication of
the esteem in which the deceased was held. The body was laid to rest
in Maplewood cemetery."
Geo. Locke
"Geo. Locke, a former well known resident of
Machias, died at his home west of Franklinville, on Sunday, March
13th, after a short but severe illness from pneumonia. The
funeral services were held from his late home on Wednesday. Rev.
Parker E. Rose officiating. Besides his wife and several children,
he leaves his aged father, Harlin E. Locke, now in his 87th year."
"Mrs. George Locke
Word was received here, Saturday, of the death of
Cecil Locke's mother, Mrs. George Locke of Franklinville, which
occurred Friday evening, March, 25th. Mr. Locke passed away on the
13th. Friends here extend their deepest sympathy to Cecil and his
sister in their double bereavement."
Nelson J. Ames, Civil
War Veteran
"Nelson J. Ames was born in Brant, N. Y., on Dec. 17, 1840, and
departed this life on Thursday, Feb. 15th, 1923.
He was married to Maria S. Carpenter of Eden, N. Y., on Jan 1st,
1865. To this union were born five sons and two daughters. Four sons
and one daughter still survive; Mrs. Mabel Brown of Conneaut, O.,
Sheridan N. Ames of West Valley, Fred Ames of Franklinville, Frank
Ames of Darien and Ebb Ames of Attica. Besides these immediate
members of the family there are twenty three grandchildren and
seventeen great grandchildren. The mother passed away ten years ago
last August.
Mr. Ames was a veteran of the Civil War, enlisting in Co. F., 24th
N. Y. Cavalry, in May, 1861, and served until he was taken ill and
discharged to regain his health. He then re-enlisted in Co. A., 44th
N. Y. Infantry and served until the close of the war.
He was a resident of the town of Ashford for many years, a citizen
whose loss the town will deeply feel. About eight years ago he went
with his daughter, Mrs. Brown, near Conneaut, Ohio, to make his
home, where he has been most tenderly cared for in his declining
years. He came back here for a short visit with his children and his
many friends every summer. He was a faithful member of the Free
Baptist Church for nearly forty years. He passed away at the home of
his son, Fred Ames, in Franklinville, on Feb. 15th. His remains were
brought to the home of his son, Sheridan Ames, on Saturday and
funeral services were held there on Monday afternoon, conducted by
Rev. Bahn. The floral offerings were many and beautiful and a large
concourse of friends gathered to pay their last respects to their
neighbor and friend. Burial in Mt. Hope cemetery.
Those from away who attended the funeral were Mrs. Mabel Brown,
Ames Brown, Nelson Brown, Richard Brown, Mrs. Gladys Skinner, all of
West Springville, Pa., Mr. and Mrs. Charles Marshall of Lorain,
Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. John Brennan of Ashford, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ames
of Franklinville, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ames and family of Darien, E.
Ames and son of Attica, Mrs. Ernest Webker, Norman Ames and daughter
Lulu, and Frank Smith 5of Springville, Lyle Ames of Olean, Gordon Ames
of Buffalo and Miss Katherine Crowly of Ellicottville.
Edwin G. Smith
"Edwin G. Smith, one of the best known residents of
this town, died at his home on Lake Street, in this village, on
Friday morning, Jan. 21st, 1921, in the 71st year of his age. Death
resulted from Locomotor Ataxia from which terrible disease he had
suffered for several years, and which with complicating troubles,
finally wore out his iron constitution.
Mr. Smith was the son of William C. and Lois Patterson Smith and
was born in the town of Villenova, Chautauqua county, on April 17th,
1850. When still a boy, the family removed to the town of Yorkshire,
settling first on Blue Hill and finally near McKinstry on a farm
which was the family home for many years.
He was married on Feb. 14th, 1871, to Miss Lucy Bolton, daughter of
a well known Yorkshire farmer, who died on Aug. 23rd, 1887. He
afterward and on July 15th, 1896, contracted a second marriage with
Mrs. Frances F. Chizlett of this village, who survives him, and who
has faithfully cared for him during his later years of suffering and
helplessness.
The family home was for many years at McKinstry, but for the past
twenty three years he has been a resident of this village. In
connection with his farm at McKinstry, he conducted a blacksmith and
repair shop, and continued the latter business after his removal to
this town, being an expert horseshoer and machinist. He was a
stockholder and director of the Machias Home Telephone Company, and
served at its Superintendent of Repairs until the company disposed
of its lines. He held the office of Collector of the town of
Yorkshire, of Constable and Game Protector of this town, and for
several years held the position of Deputy Sheriff, under former
Sheriff D. R. Ames. Few men were better known through-out this
section, during the years of his multifarious activities, than Edwin
G. Smith
Besides his widow, he leaves three sons, A. E. Smith of McKinstry,
Charles Smith of Freedom and Frank Smith of LeRoy, and a daughter,
Mrs. Glen Hammond, of Delevan. One son died in infancy and one
daughter, a bright and beautiful girl, was buried on her 18th
birthday, Sept. 5th, 1891. He is also survived by one sister, Mrs.
W. J. Hall, of Perry, and one brother, W. R. Smith, of Arcade."
A. Verno Wright Loses
Life in Sad Accident
"A terrible accident occurred at the plant of the
Olean Sand and Gravel Company at Machias Junction on Saturday
morning, May 16, 1925, which resulted in the death of A. Verno
Wright, one of our best known residents.
Mr. Wright, who had been employed as an engineer at the plant for
some four years, was caught by a swiftly revolving shaft soon after
commencing work in the morning, and received injuries which resulted
in his death a few hours later. Both legs were broken, his hip
crushed, a number of ribs were broken, his lungs punctured and other
serious injuries sustained. Physicians were summoned and he
was taken to the Olean Hospital. Everything possible was done for
him but the terrible injuries proved fatal and he died at about one
o'clock on Sunday morning, retaining consciousness to the last.
Mr. Wright was the only son of Arthur E. and Anna Farrar Wright and
was born forty-six years ago on the homestead farm purchased by his
grandfather, the late Eliakim Wright, from the Holland Land Company
nearly a century ago.
In early life he became a telegraph operator and for some years was
located at Pittsburgh, Pa., where he met Miss Ada Whitehouse to whom
he was married some years ago. They removed to this place fourteen
years ago and have since resided on the homestead farm.
Besides his widow, he leaves a son, Arthur Verno, three years of
age. He is also survived by his mother, now doubly bereaved,
her husband, the late Arthur E. Wright, having been killed in a
railroad accident on January 20th of this year.
Mr. Wright was a genial and pleasant gentleman, possessed of a
large circle of friend who will mourn his sudden and terrible death.
He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church of this village
and prominent in social and fraternal circles.
The funeral services were held from the family home on Tuesday
afternoon, Rev. Dr. Stevens officiating, and were attended by an
unusually large gathering of friends and neighbors, besides many
from out of town.
The burial was in Maple Grove cemetery."
Lexer-Thiesenhusen
"A quiet wedding was solemnized on Thursday,
February 24th, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Thiesenhusen of
East Otto when their youngest daughter, Vera, became the bride of
Bellmont Lexer of this town. Rev. Tubbs of East Otto
performing the ceremony using the double ring service. The couple
were attended by the groom's brother, Carl Lexer, and the bride's
sister, Lola.
The bride was prettily attired in a Copenhagen blue georgette and
satin dress and carried pink and white carnations. The bridesmaid
wore a blue satin gown.
After the ceremony a beautiful supper was served to about eighty
guests. The dining room was decorated in pink and white. A reception
followed. The bride received many beautiful and useful presents.
After a short wedding trip the happy couple will be at home on a
farm at East Otto, where the groom has been employed for the past
two years."
Mrs. Mary J. Hall
"Mrs. Mary J. Hall, widow of the late Harvey C. Hall
and a life-long resident of this vicinity, died at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Sheldon Eastland, at McKinstry, on Thursday, June
11th, 1925, after a two weeks illness from pneumonia, in the 84th
year of her life.
Mrs. Hall was the daughter of Chester and Clarissa Moon Ashcraft.
She was born on June 19th, 1841, on the farm at Pleasant Valley,
purchased by her father in 1832 and now owned by her sister, Mrs.
Clara Watson. She was married on July 16th, 1862, to Harvey C. Hall,
a member of the famous 44th New York Regiment, the "Ellsworth
Regiment," who was at home at the time from the seat of war on
furlough. The ceremony was performed by Rev. N. F. Langmade, a
former well known clergyman of Yorkshire. The family home has been
during all these years near McKinstry. Mr. Hall died on
December 19th, 1920. Mrs. Hall became a member of the Machias
Christian church on July 3rd, 1858. She withdrew in 1878, but
reunited in 1888 and remained a faithful member until her death.
She is survived by a son, Geo. H. Hall, of this town and a
daughter, Mrs. Lottie Eastland of McKinstry. She also leaves two
sisters, Mrs. Betsey A. Vaughan of Sandusky and Mrs. Clara Watson of
Pleasant Valley, besides many more distant relatives.
The funeral services were held from the home of her daughter at
McKinstry on Saturday, Rev. E. D. Robison of Millville officiating.
Burial at the side of her husband in the McKinstry cemetery.
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