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Mrs. Clara
Hungerford
"Mrs. Clara B. Hungerford, widow of the late E. M. Hungerford, died
at the family home on Hazelmere Avenue of Friday, Jan. 29th, 1921,
in the 87th year of her age. She has been ill for the past year or
more and had been confined to her bed for the most of that time.
Mrs. Hungerford was one of our oldest and most esteemed residents.
She was the daughter of Charles and Moroa Roberts and was born at
Milo Center, Yates County, in this state, on Aug. 24th, 1834. When
she was but six weeks of age, her parents removed to Portageville,
Livingston County, where her girlhood was passed. She came to this
town in 1858 to keep house for her grandfather, James Mann, who
resided on the farm now occupied by Fred R Meyers.
She was married
to E. M. Hungerford on Feb. 5th, 1862, at Portageville, the ceremony
being performed by Rev. E. W. Kellogg of that place.
The couple made
their home for many years on the homestead farm of Farmersville
where the write has many times enjoyed their generous hospitality in
a household rendered doubly pleasant by the loving care and pleasant
disposition of the mother.
Twenty five years ago, they came to this
village and purchased the pleasant residence which has since been
the family home. Mrs. Hungerford was a woman of intelligence and
culture with whom it was a pleasure to converse and her interest in
public affairs continued active until her death. She possessed a
large circle of friends who loved her for her many womanly virtues
and who will regret her death, although in the fullness of years.
Mrs. Hungerford is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Geo L. Napier and
Miss Maroa N. Hungerford, both of this village. She also leaves one
sister, Mrs. Louisa Allen, of Geneva, Ohio.
The funeral services were held from her late home on Tuesday
afternoon, Rev. Geo. L. Parry of the Franklinville Baptist Church
officiating. The burial was by the side of her husband in Maple
Grove Cemetery."
Mrs.
Clarissa Watson
"Mrs. Clarissa Watson, a well known and esteemed resident of this
town, died on Sunday, Dec. 26th, 1926, at the result of a shock
suffered a few days previously. The funeral services were held from
her late home at Pleasant Valley on Wednesday afternoon, Rev. A. J.
Bellman of the Primitive Mission church officiating assisted by Rev.
E. B. Bedell of Springville. Burial in Maple Grove.
Mrs. Watson was the daughter of Chester and Clarissa Moon Ashcraft,
and was born on the old farm at Pleasant Valley on April 24th, 1851.
her father came here from Northfield, Vt., in March, 1816, with his
father, Elijah T. Ashcraft, who was one of the half dozen earliest
settlers of the town and was prominent in its affairs for many
years. Her maternal ancestor, Almond Moon, was also a pioneer of the
town and both he and E. T. Ashcraft were deacons of the early
Christian Church.
The deceased was married to LaRay Watson of East Machias at Arcade
on September 11th, 1873. Rev. Abner Merrill of the Baptist church
officiating. For somefe years they resided at East Machias, one year
at Elton and for a short period at Masonville, but for over forty
years the homestead farm at Pleasant Valley has been the family
home. Mr. Watson died on Feb. 8th, 1920. After which she resided on
the farm alone until the past year, during which time, owing to
failing health, she has made her home with Rev. A. J. Bellman and
family.
No children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Watson. She leaves one sister,
Mrs. Betsey Vaughan, of Sandusky, now in her 83rd year and the only
survivor of the Chester Ashcraft family, and many more distant
relatives.
Mrs. Watson was a faithful member of the Primitive Mission Church.
She was highly esteemed in this vicinity where she had resided for
so many years and her departure will be mourned by a large circle of
friends."
Mrs.
Lydia Rice
"Mrs. Lydia Rice passed to the Great Beyone on Tuesday evening,
February 22, 1927.
Grandma Rice, as she was called by the whole community, was born in
the town of Yorkshire, February 20, 1840. The daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. John Richards.
At the age of nineteen she was married to Mr. Clark Rice of Ashford.
To them were born three children, Elmer E., and Earl A. of
Riceville. A daughter, Clara, passed away in childhood at the age
of three years.
Mrs. Rice was the last charter member of the M. E. Church of
Riceville and always a very active member of the same until hailing
health prevented.
The Pastor and his family were always welcome at her home as her own
family, and many a burden has she lifted from the shoulders of the
Pastor's wife.
For several years she has been too feeble to attend church but has
enjoyed the church services over the radio in her home.
She was a consistent Christian, a devoted mother, aloving
grandmother, and the esteem in which she lived was shown by the
large attendance at her funeral. On Friday, Feb. 25, she was laid at
rest in the cemetery at Thomas Corners by the side of her husband
who preceded her twenty-four years ago.
Those present at the funeral from out of town were Mrs. Effie
Leonard of Jamestown, Harry Leffingwell of Elton, Mrs. Hattie
Canfield and son, Samuel, and Mrs. Maude Holland of Delevan, Mr. and
Mrs. John Heidel, Mrs. Katheryn Cagwin, Mrs. John Pierce, and Mr.
and Mrs. George Hall of Machias, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Adams of East
Aurora, Mrs. Geo. Wheeler and grandmother, Mrs. L. L. Day of
Dunkirk, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hadley, Mrs. Neil Hadley, Mrs. Alice
Canfield, Mrs. E. F. Hammond, Mrs. Lucy Emerson and son, Arnold of
Springville, Mrs. Chester Ehmann of West Valley and Mr. and Mrs. E.
H. Bissell of Fairport.
Ulmer-Proctor
"A beautiful home wedding occurred at high noon Wednesday, the 11th,
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Proctor at West Valley when their
youngest daughter, Miss Ruth, was united in marriage to Albert Ulmer
of Ellicottville, oldest son of George Ulmer.
The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. Rosenthal, Miss Clara Truby of
Olean played the wedding march. At the appointed time the Wedding
party took their places under a pink arch from which was suspended
white bells, and a banking of potted plants, ferns and lilies. The
bride wore a dress of white crepe-de-chine trimmed with white sating
and silver lace, and wore a corsage bouquet of sweet peas. They were
attended by Miss Mabel Proctor, sister of the bride, and Clarence
Ulmer, brother of the groom. After the ceremony an elaborate wedding
dinner was served.
The misses Erma Ehman, Louella Ehman, Clair
Holland and LeOra Peabody, members of the bride's Sunday school
class, acted as waiters.
The guests were Mr. and Mrs. George Ulmer and Clarence, Oliver, and
Laray Ulmer of Irish Hill, parents, brothers and sister of the
groom; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Groff Jr., Mr. and Mrs. John Proctor and
family, Miss Ella Kahler and Mrs. J. Rosenthal.
The high esteem in which the young people are held was shown by the
many beautiful and useful presents received, comprising furniture,
china, cut glass, silverware and linen, and a check for $100 from the
groom's father. About 20 young ladies of the bride's Sunday school
class, who were invited for supper, also gave them a handsome piece
of cut glass.
After April 15th the will be at home to their many friends at
Ellicottville, N.Y."
Mrs. Olivia
Patterson
"Mrs. Olivia Patterson, one of Delevan's oldest and most respected
citizen's, passed away early Friday morning, April 8th, following an
illness of pneumonia, at the age of 79 years, at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Mae Thompson.
The funeral was held at the M. E. church of which she was a member,
Sunday at 2:30 p. m., Rev. Wilson of Warsaw, a former pastor of the
church officiating.
She leaves to mourn their loss, one daughter, Mrs. Mae Thompson, a
grandson, Ralph Thompson, one brother, Frank Wheeler, and a host of
friends who join with us in extending to the bereaved ones our
deepest sympathy in their time of sorrow."
Hannah
Smith
"Hannah Smith was born in the town of Ashford on February 19, 1854,
daughter of Colonel and Polly Kellogg Fuller. At the age of 16 she
was married to Charles Smith, a cheese maker, Mr. and Mrs. Smith
lived in the White School House community for many years. About
eight years ago they moved to the small farm in the town of Concord,
formerly the home of Mrs. Smith's grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William
Kellogg. Mrs. Smith died at her home on Friday, April 1, following a
stroke. Funeral services at the home on Monday. Burial in Fairview
cemetery. Mrs. Smith is survived by husband, son, grandson,
granddaughter and three great-grandsons."
Clark Cradler
"Clark Cradler, a former well-known resident of this vicinity died
at his home at Cadiz on Tuesday morning after a severe illness from
pneumonia, aged 62 years. The funeral services are being held this
afternoon from the Franklinville Methodist Church.
Among those in
attendance from this place are Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Martin, Mr. and
Mrs. D. E. Martin, Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Wells, Mr. and Mrs. C. E.
Newton, Mrs. R. N. Johnston, Mrs. Henry Robeson, Mrs. O. E.
Phillips, Mrs. B. C. Snyder, and Mark Williams and family."
Frances
Winona Hickey Robinson
"One of the saddest deaths in the community within recent times was
that of Winona Robinson, who succumbed to pneumonia on Wednesday
March 23rd, 1927 at 12:30 p. m. Funeral services were held in the
Baptist Church at Delevan, on Saturday, March 26th, at 1:00 p. m. by
Rev. John E. Whitney, assisted by Rev. McIntosh.
The last rites were largely attended by relatives and friends from
the surrounding county and a wealth of beautiful flowers gave mute
evidence of the popularity of the deceased and kindly sympathy to
the bereaved.
Winona Hickey was born on May 30, 1898, in the town of Centerville,
Allegany County. There she spent the first part of her life and
completed her first two years of High School.
In 1915, she came to Delevan and completed her high school course.
Later she attended seven summer sessions at the Buffalo Normal.
She taught two years in the Block and this year would have been
ended her seventh year on the Lake Road.
Winona Hickey was united in marriage to McKinley Robinson on June
25, 1924.
She was a devoted wife and daughter, a loving sister and a true
friend. Her home was ever open to everyone and there her friends
always found smiles and words of welcome.
She is survived by her husband, father and mother, three sisters,
three brothers and a host of friends.
Winona Robinson familiarly known to her intimate friends as 'Nonie,'
was well and favorably known to a large circle of friends.
Everyone loved her as she loved everyone. Her presence was a
beautiful song. Her passing leaves dull sorrow which is softened by
many pleasant memories.
On Wednesday occurred a tragedy which, while not unexpected, stirred
the hearts of all. Yet would would call her back to Life's Trials?
Backward? Nay, onward, for
'To her death came, no conqueror in the end,
She merely smiled to greet another friend."
Those who attended the funeral from out-of-town were: Miss Dora
Vedder, Mrs. Jessie Hyland, Mrs. Ruth Pomeroy, Mrs. Agnes Swift,
Mrs. Robert Healey, Mrs. Emma Morgan, Peter Scheid, Mrs. Frank Bond
from Buffalo, Mrs. Otto Willis and daughter Lillian of Woodlawn;
Miss Edna Strif of Springbrook; Mr. and Mrs Robert Lewis of
Rochester, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Finn, Miss Margaret McCarns of Olean,
John McCarn and family, Will Quant, Mrs. Rose McCarthy, Mrs. Joe
Curtis, Miss Mary Shay, Mrs. John McCarthy, Kate Russell and Neal
Hickey, Will Gayford and family, Jessie VanName and wife, Clarence
Armison and four sons, Miss Bessie Toltere from Fillmore; Stanley
Vosburg from Pike; Mr. and Mrs. Sam Strait, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer
Burdick, Miss Emma Robinson of Bradford."
Mrs. Mary E.
Potter
"Mrs. Mary E. Potter, wife of Ward Potter and a life long resident
of this town, died at the Higgins Memorial Hospital at Olean on
Monday, Dec. 6th. About two weeks previously she underwent an
operation at the hospital but it proved of no avail. The remains
were brought to this place where funeral services were held this
afternoon from the home of her sister, Mrs. Wm. Cashore. Rev. A. M.
Dietterich officiated, assisted by Rev. John M. Williams. The burial
was in Maple Grove Cemetery.
Mrs. Potter was 44 years of age. She was the daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. James Toner, well known residents of this village. She is
survived by her husband and two sons, Dana, aged 15 years and
Everett, aged 11 years. She also leaves her aged parents, three
sisters, Mrs. Wm. Cashore and Mrs. Carl Pollard of this village and
Mrs. Floyd Pennell of Salamanca and two brothers, Robert A. Toner of
this town and Harold P. Toner of Shinglehouse, Pa."
Hitchock-Pratt "Elwin Person Hitchcock of Delevan and Miss Iva May Pratt of
Franklinville were married at Sardinia by Rev. F. W. Bolender at his
home on Monday.
The attendants were Miss Elsie A. Gross of Franklinville,
bridesmaid, Claude Rowland, best man."
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