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COMFORT, ELLA MAE - Mr. and Mrs. William Comfort, of Tioga, mourn the death, of their infant daughter, Ella Mae, aged 1 year. Her death was caused by influenza, followed by inflammation of the bowels. Besides her parents, she is survived by three brothers and two sisters. The interment was in Evergreen cemetery at Tioga Tuesday, December 24.

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Sadie Francis Baker passed away at her home Wednesday, April 27, after an illness of several months. Funeral services were held from the home Saturday at 2 p.m., the Reverend Harold G. Stearns, pastor of the Methodist Church, officiating. Interment was in Prospect Cemetery. Miss Baker was born in Rutland March 26, 1868, the daughter of George and Mary Augusta Baker. She lived her entire life in and around Mansfield. She was a true Christian and with er quiet, unassuming manner made many friends. She is survived by one sister, Mrs. John Brace; two brothers Fred and Ray Baker, and several nieces and nephews.

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FORMER MANSFIELD PHYSICIAN DIES AT HOME IN POTTSTOWN - Dr. Wentworth D. Vedder, a former Mansfield physician, died Friday morning at his home in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Vedder was born at Oxford, Wisconsin, April 7, 1858. For many years he practiced in Mansfield, later going to Wellsboro, and from there to Pottstown. Dr. Vedder had been a member of the Masonic Lodge for over fifty years, having celebrated the fiftieth anniversay of his initiation into Friendship Lodge, of Mansfield, at the November meeting of the lodge, when special exercises were held in his honor. He was appointed Worshipful Master by the Right Worshipful Grand Master at the reorganization of Lodge 274. He was exalted to the Supreme Degree of a Royal Arch Mason, June 4, 1886; made and constituted a Knight of Malta September 10, 1886; attained to the Degree of Grand Elect Perfect and Sublime Master Mason October 15, 1885, and also attained several other degrees in Masonry. He was appointed District Grand Master December 28, 1903. He was also a member of Tyagaghton Commandery. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the home in Pottstown, after which the remains were taken to Schenectady, N.Y. for interment. Dr. Vedder is survived by his widow, Cora Strait Vedder and two sons, Sanford and Wentworth.

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1830-05-08

Married on the 28th ult. in Tioga twp, by B. H. Ives, Esq., Mr. Gideon Cook, of Wellsboro, to Miss Philena, daughter of Oliver Willard of Charleston.

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1833-08-28

TIOGA COUNTY CONVENTION - At a meeting of the delegates of the several townships of said county, for the purpose of nominating a suitable person as a candidate for Representative to the Legislature of Pennsylvania, held at the house of Benjamin R. Hall in Tioga village, on Thursday the 22nd inst. the Hon. John Ryon was called to the Chair, and Dr. C. Parkhurst and N. H. Purple, Esq. were appointed Secretaries. The following delegates appeared and were admitted to seats in the Convention. . . . Charleston. Rozel Bailey and Elmer Baco.

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1840-11-04

It is with feelings of deep regret that we announce the death of Mr. Rozel Bailey, one of the earliest and most respectable inhabitants in this county. As he was returning homewards on the 23rd ult. with a two-horse team loaded with heavy iron castings for a saw mill, the horses, in the neighborhood of "Daggett's Hollow," ran off, Mr. Bailey, it seems, was sitting up on the wagon when it broke to pieces, and no doubt was dragged a considerable distance before the horses became disengaged from the fragments of the wreck. The body was taken up a short time after, but the vital spark had fled to Him who gave it. The remains, on the Monday following, were followed to the grave by a large concourse of citizens, who seemed deeply affected by the melancholy catastrophe, which has taken from our society a worthy member and much beloved neighbor.

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1840-11-18

Bailey, Rozel Adm. Notice. Estate of Rozel Bailey, dec'd late of Charleston. Julia Ann Bailey. Adm: Roswell W. Bailey, Benjamin Bailey.

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1840-12-23

MARRIED, In Richmond, on the 16th day of December, 1840, by Benjamin Kres, Esq., Dr. Abram Humphrey, of Tioga, to Miss Celestia Rose, of Rutland, Tioga county, Pa.

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1841-09-22

Married in this boro on Thurs. the 16th inst by Benj. B. Smith Esq. Mr. James Kelly of Wellsboro to Miss Hancey, dau of Mr. Oliver Willard of Charleston, Tioga Co., Pa.

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1844-01-24

Bailey, John W. married December 25th by Rev D. B. Lawton, to Miss Margaret Lewis, both of Charleston.

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1844-01-24

m December 25th by Rev D. B. Lawton, to Miss Margaret Lewis, both of Charleston

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1844-03-07

m at Columbia Flats on Mon the 25th of Feb by the Rev. A. Mansfield, Mr. Royal Rose to Miss M. A. Nash.

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1845-01-29

REGISTER'S NOTICE. Notice is hereby given, to all persons interested, that Moses Crawford, Administrator of Constant Bailey, deceased, has settled and filed in the Register's Office, in and for Tioga county, his account taken upon the estate of the said deceased - that the said account will be presented to the Orphan's Court for confirmation and allowance, on Monday, Feb. 17, 1845, at the Court House in Wellsboro. LUMAN WILSON, Register. Register's Office, Wellsboro, Jan. 13, 1845.

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1845-06-25

Administratrix Notice - Notice is herby given, that letters testamentary on the estate of JOSEPHUS CLARK, late of Rutland township, Tioga county, Pa., has been granted to the undersigned. All persons therefore indebted to said estate, are hereby required to settle the same immediately, and all those having demands are requested to preset the same duly authenicated according to law for settlement, ORRINDA CLARK, Adm'trix. Rutalnd, May 28th, 1845.

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1845-12-10

m on Wednesday, December 3d, by Rev. S. J. McCullough, Dr. Joel Rose of Rutland to Miss Elvira M. Stevens of Middlebury.

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1846-12-09

Strayed or Stolen! From the premises of the subscriber about the first of September last, thirty head of SHEEP, of various marks, some hole in one ear, some slit in the ear, some marked with tar, "J.W." and other marks not recollected, having been purchased of sundry persons, and consequently different marks were upon them. If any person or persons, having taken up said sheep, and will return them to the subscriber, all reasonable charges will be allowed. CLARK W. BAILEY. Charlesto, Nov. 25th, 1846.

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1847-07-27

Died Bailey, Lucy H. In Mansfield, on the 13th instant, Lucy H., wife of Robert B. Bailey, in the 36th year of her age.

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1847-08-03

Married in Roseville, on the 29th ultimo, by Erastus Rose, Mr. Herrick Lawrence, of Sullivan, and Miss Caroline Grover, of Rutland

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1848-04-26

Died in this boro on the 25th inst, Mr. Stephen Bliss, in his 64th year.

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1850-03-12

Bailey, Julia Ann d in Charleston on Mon. the 4th inst, Mrs. Julia Ann Bailey, aged 46 yrs

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1850-04-24

TO the Honorable the Judges of the Court of Quarter Sessions for Tioga county: Your petitioner prays the Court to grant him a license to keep an inn or a tavern at the stand now occupied in Rutland township. PETER BACKER. Rutland, April 18th, 1850. We, the undersigned, do certify that we are acquainnted with Peter Backer, and that he is of good repute for honesty and temperance, and is well provided with house room, stabling, and other conveniences,for keeping a public house, and that an inn or tavern is necessary at the stand now occupied by him for the accommodation of strangers and travelers. Thos J. Soper, Wm Daggett, S w Sherman, J D Longwell, Joel Rose, Anson McClure, Jas Wilson, Erastus Rose, Benj Lawrence, David Crippen, E A harding, Peter Wheeler, Josiah Brown, Sidney L Hubbard.

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1850-11-07

m in this borough [Wellsboro] on the 31st ult. by Rev. Chas Nash, Mr. Clark P. Bartlett, to Miss Laura Bailey, both of Rutland Twp.

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1851-04-26

Died in this boro on the 25th inst, Mr. Stephen Bliss, in his 64th year.

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1852-02-19

REGISTER'S NOTICE - PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to all persons interested in the Estate of JOSEPHUS CLARK late of Rutland township, Tioga couty, Pa., deceased, that Amos Mansfield, Guardia of Julius Clark, minor child of said Josephus Clark, has filed in the Register's office for the county of Tioga at Wellsboro, his account upo the Guardianship of said Julius Clark, and that the same will be presented to the Orphans' Court of the said county, for confirmation and allowance on MONDAY, the 23d day of February, at the Court House in Wellsboro. J. P. MAGILL, Register. January 21st, 1852.

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1854-03-30

Bailey, Julia Ann m on the 22 inst. at the house of R. S. Bailey, in this place, by Rev. N. A. dePew, Mr. L. B. Faulkner of Mansfield, and Miss Julia A. Bailey, of Charleston.

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1858-11-13

The tug boat, Hamilton Morton, was partly burned at the Water Works dock.  The owner is Capt. John Pridgeon.

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1859-11-03

Bailey, Ida d in Mansfield 29th Oct 1859, Ida, dau of John W. and Margaret Bailey, aged 9 yrs.

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1859-12-08

m 20th ult., by Rev. E. Crompton, at the house of the bride's father, Benjamin Dickens, of Hector, Potter Co., to Miss Christiana Baxter, of Granville, Bradford Co., Pa.

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1859-12-08

In Wellsboro, Dec. 3d, at Thompson's Hotel, by Rev. J. Joralemon, Mr. ALBERT CLARK to Miss E. J. Bailey, both of Mansfield, Pa.

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1860-02-23

Alesworth, Elvira m in Covington Boro Feb 12th by Ira Pathen, Esq., Mr. Griffin Bailey of Rutland, Pa to Miss Elvira Alesworth of Maryland, Otsego Co. NY.

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1860-05-24

m at Mainesburg 12th inst, by Rev. J. H. Boss, Mr. William A. Bailey to Miss Lydia Hotchkiss both of Charleston.

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1862-04-30

A Puritan Relic - Mr. Oliver Willard of Charleston, now in his eightieth year, has an ivory snuff box, which was brought to this country by Joseph Willard a passenger in the May Flower. The box is 3 inches long, 2 inches wide and about half an inch deep, and is locked by two silver clasps, upon which are marked the initials "I.W." It has descended as an heir loom from Joseph Willard (father) to Joseph Willard (son) for 9 generations in this country and has never been out of the Willard family since 1620. How long it was in the family before Joseph Willard landed at Plymouth Rock is not known. It is quite a curiousity, and suggests many reflections. Although made for a snuff box, it certainly could not have been used for that purpose during the residence of the family in Plymouth Colony; and the "blue laws" of a later date made snuff a contraband abomination.

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1862-05-28

Died in Knoxville, Indiana, May 18th 1862, Mrs. Nancy Kelley, daughter of Oliver Willard of Charleston, Tioga Co., Pa., aged 43 years 2 month and 21 days.

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1863-02-11

Died in Charleston, 11th instant, Oliver Willard, aged about 80 years. Mr. Willard was one of the earliest settlers in Tioga Co.

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1865-03-24

Died - In this city, on the 23d inst., of threat disease, Ira G. Hodges, aged 36 years and 2 months.

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1865-04-02

Hodge, Ira G., aged 36 years in this city [Pontiac] on Thursday 23rd inst.  Burial on Sunday. 

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1865-11-15

Fatal Accident, as Royal Rose, Esq., a prominent citizen of Rutland Township, was proceeding homeward from Mansfield one day, last week, his horse took fright and ran away, flinging Mr. Rose to the ground. He was discovered in an insensible condition and death ensued in a few hours.

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1866-01-10

m in Tioga, 28th ult., by Rev. N.S. Reynolds, Mr. Horace Bailey to Miss Mary E. Dennison.

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1866-01-10

m in Richmond, at the residence of the bride's father, Jan. 2d, by Rev. N. S. Reynolds, Mr. George Hollands of Mansfield and Miss Lydia Bailey.

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1867-02-20

In Tioga on the 11th inst by the same [Rev. D. R. McDermond] Mr. Hiram Willard of Charleston, and Miss Helen Ardell of Tioga.

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1867-05-16

Married in Mansfield 18th April by Rev H. Lambkin, Mr. B. R. Bailey to Miss Della Cook of Mansfield.

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1867-07-10

Married in Mansfield 3rd Jul by Rev. N. L. Reynolds, Mr. Justus M. Bailey & Miss Lydia M. Hillier, all of Mansfield.

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1867-12-20

Those drowned by the explosion of the tug W. K. Muir were Rob't Pridgeon, Captain; Elijah Pridgeon, mate; John Kirchean, 1st engineer; Wm. Bampton, clerk and lookout; Charlie, the cook; Jim and John, fireman; the surnames of the three latter unknown. The wouded are Thos. Daniels, of Buffalo, face seriously scalded and bruised; Walter Cartwright, spine severely innjured; Oscar Cartwright, wheelsman, foot and back injured; Michael McQueeny, slightly in foot; James Scofield, 2nd engineer, feet scalded. No insurance on tug. None of the killed have been found yet.

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1867-12-24

Capt Robert Pridgeon, Elijah Pridgeon, mate John Kirchean, Wm. Bampton, and three others, killed by explosion of the tug Muir in River St Clair; 7.

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1868-01-08

Married in Sullivan Dec 24, 1867, by N. A. Taylor, Esq., Mr. Nelson Welch and Miss Helen Welch, all of Sullivan, Tioga co.

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1868-06-17

m at the residence of the bride's father, June 4, by J. G. Albeck, Esq., David Ross, of Granville, Bradford co., to Fannie J. Perry of Liberty, Tioga Co.

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1868-07-08

WILLARD. - In Wellsboro, June 15, Jane A. Willard, daughter of Alpheus and Esther Willard, in the 20th year of her age. The youngest child and only daughter of her parents, already beginning to feel the weight and infirmities of advancing years her loss to them is peculiarly distressing. jennie was one of the first who presented themselves as seekers of salvation in the blessed revival of the past winter. She obtained a full sense of pardon and maintained a constant profession until her Heavenly Father called her to a higher and holier walk.

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1868-07-29

d in the city of Detroit, July 9th, of heart disease, Dr. Joel Rose, of the firm of Drs. S. C. Rose annd bro., aged 48 years, formerly of Rutland, Tioga Co.

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1868-10-07

Married at the Ford House in Lawrenceville 30th Sep by Rev. J. J. Turton, Mr. Thomas H. Bailey & Miss Josephine Hillier of Lawrenceville.

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1868-11-04

m in Bath, NY Oct 28, 1868 at the Davenport Female Orphan Institute, by the Rev. John Brownell, Mr. William Hollands and Clara V. Bailey, both of Mansfield.

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1869-10-20

Mrs. Ira Hodges started for California yesterday.

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1869-12-22

Died, Mrs. Hannah Willard, widow of the late Oliver Willard, at the residence of her son Alpheus Willard, Esq, in Charleston 23rd Dec in the 86th yr of her age. She and her husband came to this country 61 years ago (1808).

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1870-02-09

married at the M.E. Parsonage in Wellsboro 7th Feb by Rev. O.L. Gibson, Mr. Eugene L. Claus to Miss Mary E. Bliss, only dau of John Bliss, Esq, all of Charleston.

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1870-05-25

Mrs. Ira Hodges has returned from her visit to California, looking as though that climate agreed with her.

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1871-01-25

Married 17th Jan by Rev. J. F. Calkins, Mr. Lewis Demaux of Knoxville to Miss Ada L., dau of John Bailey of Wellsboro.

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1871-10-26

Married in Mansfield at the house of the officiating minister 7th ult by Rev. W. Beach, Mr. Lafayette Bailey & Miss Anna Kelsey, all of Covington.

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1872-12-03

Married in Wellsboro 4th Nov by Rev N L Reynolds. Mr. Daniel Rose and Miss Mary Bowen both of Charleston

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1873-05-01

The firm of Geo. H. Himes & c., Book and Job Printers, has dissolved by mutual consent, as will be seen by reference to our advetising columns. The business will be continued at the old place by Messrs. Himes and Hicks, Messrs. Bacheldor and Pershin retiring from the firm.

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1874-01-21

The citizens of North Independence have lately organized a debating club to meet once a week at the Bailey School House. On motion John O. Houser was elected President and Wilson Bailey and David J. Owen chosen judges. The question argued, or debated upon, was "Resolved, That intoxicating drink causes more misery to the human race than war." There being 12 on a side a lively debate commenced. Mr. Winfield Bailey, on the affirmative, opened the argument very appropriately.

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1874-01-28

Mr. E. J. Bailey, our school director [Independence] announced to the public that Mr. Graham and others would deliver temperance lectures on Friday evening, Feb. 6th.

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1874-01-28

On Saturday evening last our debating club met red hot at the regular hour appointed and fears were entertained that the whole meeting would burst into a political fight. Uncle Bill Bailey gave the Lincoln man a broadside which made the wool fly.

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1874-02-18

Geo. DeSalonia, for injuring personal property belonging to Geo. H. Himes, was arraigned in Police Court yesterday morning. The case was taken under advisement.

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1874-03-07

LOVE AND MURDER. Wm. Thomas Underwood Stabs Charlotte Pridgeon. JEALOUSY THE MOTIVE FOR THE COWARDLY DEED. The Murdered Girl Falls Dead Almost at Her Destroyer's Feet. PITIFUL SCENES IN THE HOUSE OF DEATH. The Murderer Voluntarily Delivers Himself to the Police. AND IS LOCKED UP AT THE GRATIOT STREET STATION. Who and What He is and How He Appears. HE HAS NO WISH BUT TO FOLLOW HIS VICTIM. The Tortures of Jealousy, Terror and Remorse. - Last evening No. 240 Lafayette street east was the scene of one of the most shocking and cowardly murders ever perpetrated in this city. The victim was a young woman named Charlotte Pridgeon, aged 23 years, and the murderer one William Thomas Underwood, a sailor, aged 33. Underwood and the ill-fated gril had been acquainted with each other several months, and were betrothed. Recently Miss Pridgeon had shown considerable disinclination for Underwood's company, and although a day for their marriage had been twice agreed upon, she (according to the murderer) induced him to wait yet longer. On Wednesday last she engaged board at the house of Wm. Straight, 240 Lafayette street east, and last evening about 7 o'clock Underwood called to see her. He was admitted by Mr. Straight, but remained only a few minutes. Miss Pridgeon accompanied him out and walked several blocks with him. Upon their return to the house she bad him good night, at the same time rapping on the door. At that instant Underwood drew a knife, plunged it into her heart, and darted down Lafayette street. Mr. Straight in answer to the knock, opened the door, when Miss Pridgeon uttered a shriek and staggered into the hall saying, "I am struck - Iam dying. A man stabbed me." With these words she fell heavily to the floor and never breathed again, the blood meanwhile pouring in a torrent from her breast, and finally gathering in a pool upon the carpet where she lay. The moment he recovered from the shock given him by the dreadful spectacle Mr. Straight dispatched messengers in search of an officer . . .

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1874-03-07

FATAL FLIRTING. Charlotte Pridgeon Tantalized Her Lover. AND PAID FOR IT IN HER HEART'S BLOOD. A SAD STORY OF WOMAN'S FOLLY AND MAN'S WRATH. Some Strange Incidents of a Strange Courtship--A Sinless Liason. Last evening a shocking murder was committed at the house of Mr. Straight, No 240 Lafayette street east. The victim was Miss Charlotte Pridgeon, aged 23 years, who had been boarding at Straight's since Wednesday last. She was a sister of Capt. John Pridgeon, of this city. The murderer was William Thomas Underwood, a Englishman 33 years of age, who is by trade a sailor, and has also worked in shipyards in this city. Last evening about 7 o'clock Underwood called at Straight's house to see Miss Pridgeon. After being in the house a few minutes she asked him to go out and take a walk, to which he assented. After being out about an hour, they returned to the house, when she bid him good-night and rapped at the door. Underwood then drew a knife, and frantically stabbed her in the heart. He then ran into the street, and ran down Lafayette street to Antoine, and thence to Gratiot street, where he met patrolman E. F. Deitrich, and surrendered himself. A few second after Miss Pridgeon was stabbed, Mr. Straight answering her rapping by opening the door, when she staggered into the hall, gasping out: "I am dying. I am stabbed. That man killed me." Mr. Straight caught her in his arms, her blood welling out in a torrent from the gaping wound, and covering her dress and the carpet. She died in a few moments. The consternation of the family and some visitors then in the house may be imagined. After the news of the horrible deed spread around, the house was crowded with friends and relatives of the deceased, as well as strangers, attracted by a morbid curiosity. After she was laid out and cleansed from the blood that covered her breast and clothing, it was easy to see that Charlotte Pridgeon had been possessed of considerable personal attractions. She was tall and graceful, with a handsome face, and blonde hair and complexion.

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1874-03-08

CHICAGO, March 7 - A dispatch from Detroit says that W. T. Underwood of Cleveland, became enamored of Miss Anna Pridgeon [error, should read Charlotte Pridgeon], of Detroit. He proposed marriage, but was refused. Again offering himself and being again refused, he stabbed her to the heart, instantly killing her. Underwood's former wife, who had gained a divorce from him, had acquainted Miss Pridgeon with his character.

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1874-03-08

THE PRIDGEON TRAGEDY. Arraignment of Wm. T. Underwood for Murder. HIS EXAMINATION DOCKETED FOR FRIDAY, MARCH 13TH. Something More About His History. THE MURDERED WOMAN'S FUNERAL TAKES PLACE TO-DAY. The murder of Charlotte Pridgeon by William Thomas Underwood on Friday was the chief topic of conversation in this city yesterday. Such sudden and tragic ending of a human life could not be passed over lightly, and on the streets, in restaurants, in public offices, in all places where men congregate, it was a fruitful theme for discussion. The house where the dead body lay was besieged with visitors, most of whom were actuated by curiosity, but only a few were admitted. Underwood was taken from the Gratiot street station to the county jail about 10 o'clock Saturday morning, and from that hour until the doors closed for the night persistent interviewers sought his presence, filling the jail corridors and occasioning the good-natured officials any amount of inconvenience and tribulation. The prisoner was quite communicative, but he is not yet able to contro his emotions, and he weeps piteously, most of the time. At every mention of his victim's name he becomes frantic, and wishes that he had driven the knife into his own heart instead of hers. "I loved her, oh! I loved her," is his frequent exclamation, and the certainty that he shall look upon her face never more is a sharper stab than ever the consciousness that he is her murderer. In the course of conversation with him on Saturday Underwood stated to a reporter of The Free Press that his father, mother, four brothers and five sisters are all living in London, England, but that his correspondence with them has been mostly carried on through a cousin, Wm. Walker, whose address is No. 3 Grove Terrace, Bishop's Road, Bayswater, London, England. He went to sea whe a small boy, having seen his first service on board her Majesty's ship Countess of Durham, runnning from London to Malta and Constantinople. He came to America in 1860 . . .

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1874-03-09

THE MURDERER'S REMORSE - Underwood at Court and in His Cell - Trying to Starve Himself. William T. Underwood was arraigned at the Police Court on Saturday afternoon for the killing of Charlotte Pridgeon. Seeming to be in no condition to enter and intelligent plea for himself the court directed the pleas of not guilty to be entered., and his examination was set down for 2 o'clock on Friday next. He was taken from the station to the jail on Saturday forenoon, where he is now confined. He holds no conversation with his fellow prisoners whatever, keeping within his cell and pacing back and forth continually, though he is allowed the entire freedom of the corridor. Since the commission of the offense he has taken no sleep, and refuses any and all nourishment, seeming to have no desire to live. An attempt was made by the doctor last evening to give him sleep by the injection of morphine into his arm, but it failed to have the desired effect.

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1874-03-09

Chicago, March 7. - A Detroit dispatch says that Mr. T. Underwood, of Cleveland, who came here to reside some months ago, became enamored of Miss Annie Pridgeon [error, should read Charlotte Pridgeon], sister of the well known Capt. John Pridgeon, and one of the most beautiful and accomplished young ladies of Detroit. She rejected his suit, but one evening at his request, went to walk with him. On their standing at the door of her home he again offered himself, and she again refused, when Underwood instantly drew a knife and stabbed her to the heart, and rushing to the police station, and gave himself up. The wound was instantly fatal. Recently Underwood's wife had obtained a divorce from him, and had acquainted Miss Pridgeon with his character.

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1874-03-12

On last Friday evening Wm. T. Underwood, of Cleveland, stabbed and instantly killed a Miss Anna Pridgeon [error, should read Charlotte Pridgeon], of Detroit, who is represented as one of the most beautiful and accomplished young ladies of the latter city. Miss P., who had been receiving the attentions of Underwood, had recently been made aware of his unworthy character through his divorced wife residing at Cleveland; impelled by the information received, Underwood's repeated offer of marriage was again rejected on the evening in question, whence the murderous assault. The murderer is in jail.

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1874-04-15

Our city was startled last Friday morning on hearing that M.P. Rose, the well-known landlord of the Rose House, had died suddenly during the night.

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1874-04-22

The Rose House is thriving as usual under the management of the widow, who is determined to make the hotel as popular as ever.

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1874-04-22

Died Amy Bailey of Covington Apr. 14th age 38 yrs. Wife of Constant.

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1874-12-24

Died - On Monday of last week. Mrs. Harvey Holcomb, of Leroy, was so severely injured by the running away of a team, as to result in her death.

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1875-03-24

Elmore Bailey, son of Wm. Bailey, has had a severe time of inflammation and congestion of the lungs. But by good care and skillful treatment of Doctor Goodenough, of Clarkston, is improving finely. This is a second narrow escape, if such it may be termed, that Elmore has had.

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1875-03-24

Winfield Bailey suffers the loss of a valuable horse, that recently was kicked by another horse while standing in the stable together.

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1875-03-31

Our school gave a grand exhibition at the close of the term, on Friday of last week.  We do not wish to display partiality, still we cannot forbear to mention a few of the pieces which were especially fine. One of the best efforts of the evening was made by Miss Delia Douse, in a single piece, entitled, "Offal."

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1875-06-30

Mrs. Mary Van Wagoner this time - twin girls - all doing well. We wish Mary and Fred much joy.

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1875-07-07

Mrs. Rachel Bailey is having her residence renovated from cellar to garret.

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1875-11-24

Elmore Bailey was kicked by a horse the other day in the side laming him somewhat.

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1875-12-08

Died Mrs. Julia A. Falkner, wife of L. B. in Waverly. Born, in Charleston Nov 23rd 1835 daughter of Roswell & Judith Bailey.

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1876-02-16

Wm. Bailey has had a valuable horse so badly kicked by another, as to ruin it.

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1876-03-01

It is our painful duty this week to announce the death of another aged pioneer, which is that of Mrs. Melinda Bailey, who died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Louise Kingsley, Sunday evening, the 20th inst., in the 76th year of her age. Mrs. B. was born in the year 1800, in the town of Argile, Washington county, N.Y., one mile from old Fort Edward, and was married to Robert Bailey in 1815, and immigrated to the town of Independence in 1835, where, in 1868, Robert Bailey died. They lived to see their four sons and two daughters settled around them enjoying the many comforts of life. Mrs. B. was a member of the Christian church, and died expressing a complete and blessed hope beyond the tomb. Her funeral sermon was preached at the Seymour Lake church by the Rev. Mr. Hedger, in presence of her relatives and friends, who followed her remains to the Sashabaw Cemetery.

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1876-03-15

A span of horses, the property of Winfield Bailey, ran away recently. Damage slight.

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1876-05-03

Last Sunday morning, as Fred, son of Wilson Bailey, was cutting feed with a cutting machine, he unfortunately got one of his hands in the knives, severing one of his fingers, and severely bruising the others.

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1876-05-10

Last Saturday night we were shown a Centennial curiosity at the Hodges House by Mrs. Ira Hodges. It was a species of horseshoe geranium, very large and thrifty, and for four years had always hung full of pure white blossoms. But a few days since Mrs. Hodges was astonished to see that bright red blossoms were appearing, and now the plant is hanging full of red and white blossoms, each on a separate stock, but all from the same root. Five years since the slip was sent from California by an aunt of Mrs. Hodges.  All who have seen it pronounce it a curiousity in every sense of the word.

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1876-05-10

Died Benjamin M. Bailey in Elmira, May 13th 59 yrs 4  mos 26 days, of apolexy.

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1876-05-18

Died - Benjamin M. Bailey died at Elmira, N.Y., on the 13th inst. He was a half brother of John W. Bailey, Esq., of Wellsboro. He was born in Charleston, Tioga County, December 17th, 1816, and was nearly sixty years of age at the time of his death. He was taken to Mansfield for burial. The funeral was attended from the residence of his son-in-law, Mart King, Esq., on Monday. Rev. Wm. Marshall officiated. He leaves a widow three daughters and three sons.

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1876-09-20

Died Emma Josephine Bailey, wife of J. W., dau of Apollo Pitts of Richmond, Sept 15th Elkland, age 29 yrs, 6 mos.

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1876-12-06

Enoch Brown, who was arrested in Detroit a few days ago for stealing three chickens from V.M. Rose, of this place [Royal Oak], was arrested before Squire Russell and sentenced to ninety days in the Detroit House of Corrections.

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1877-01-11

Died - In Wellsboro, Dec. 27th, 1876 of membranous croup, Morton Bailey, infant son of Louis and Ada E. Demaux, aged 6 mos. and 17 days.

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1877-03-20

BARTLETT-LAWRENCE - In Tioga, May 1, 1877, by Rev. C. J. Bradbury, Mr. David Bartlett and Miss Jennie A. Lawrence, both of Tioga.

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1877-04-04

Married Clark Bailey, Jr. of this place has taken him a wife. She is a Lawrenceville lady.

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1877-04-25

Mr. Frank Bailey, now of Murphysburg, Tennesee, sends to us a specimen of green clover measuring eight inches in length.

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1877-05-09

On Monday evening of last week, the Reform Club at Royal Oak met at the Baptist church to listen to an address by Henry M. Look. At the close of his remarks, the pledge was read by Mr. Corbin and presented for signatures, nearly every man, woman and child in the house donned badge.  Maro Robinson and James Rolla, two prominent business men were among the first to step to the front and sign the pledge.

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1877-05-16

d. Daniel Watson, Esq. Lost a daughter last week, diptheria

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1877-05-30

Died - Dorrie Watson, dau of Daniel and Clarinda Watson, age 5 yrs May 8th, Rutland of diptheria.

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1877-06-13

Died - Jay E. Watson, in Rutland, June 5th of diptheria, only son of Daniel Watson, Esq., age 18 yrs.

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1877-09-05

m. Lloyd Bailey of Wellsboro & Miss Agnes E. Grosjean of Delmar, July 22nd at res of Geo. Holden by Rev. H. Bray

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1877-09-19

Daniel Watson, Esq. lost a daughter last week, diphtheria.

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1877-11-28

Miss Josephine Newman died at the residence of V.M. Rose, in Royal Oak, Nov. 25th. The remains will be taken to Onondaga for interment.

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1878-01-?

Mark Hall and Jules Rundell started for New York a week ago last Saturday with three car loads of stock.

102

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1878-01-09

The social hop at Clark Rose's Monday night was a complete success.

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1878-01-30

Mrs. Maro Robinson is dangerously ill.

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1878-01-30

Our Reform club has been reorganized with the following officers: . . . third Vice President - Maro Robinson.

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1878-02-28

Married - At Blossburg, Pa., Feb. 20, 1878, by Rev. C. H. Wright, Mr. John Aylesworth and Miss Anna Davis, both of Blossburg, Pa

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1878-03-27

On Wednesday morning a house belonging to E. J. Bailey was discovered to be on fire. Investigation showed that a considerable amount of floor and partition had been burned, and the fire was working its way in places but was soon extinguished. Tramps are talked of. Just a week later fire was discovered in the kitchen and wood shed of the house owned by Wm. Bailey. The fire had gained considerable headway, and the house was soon consumed. The furniture on the first floor only was saved. The property was insured for the amount of $1500. The origin of the fire is a mystery, as the family has always been very careful.

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1878-04-25

Married - in Elk, April 21, 1878, by I. H. Hiibers, Esq., Mr. Clarence H. Barnes, of Gaines, Tioga Co., Pa., and Miss Rodentha Dickens, of Sunderlinville, Potter Co., Pa.

108

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1878-05-29

Elmore Bailey, a young man of this place [Bailey Lake], was recently thrown from a buggy, breaking his left arm and dislocating his shoulder.

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1878-05-29

Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Bailey are called to mourn the loss of two of their children, a boy aged 5 years and a girl of about three years of age, who died of diphtheria on the 11th and 12th insts., respectively, and their remains buried in the Seymour Lake cemetery on the 12th and 13th. Our district school has been closed for the present, in order that the disease may not spread.

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1878-06-13

Mrs. Mary Robinson, wife of Maro Robinson, died at her husband's residence in this village, last Friday morning at one o'clock.  The cause of her death is attributed to a paralytic stroke.

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1878-07-25

Married - At Blossburg, July 17, 1878, by Rev. F. Evans, Mr. D. F. Aylesworth and Miss Martha Evans, both of Blossburg.

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1878-08-02

Mr. Maro Robinson, of this place [Royal Oak], is carrying on a wood yard in Detroit.

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1878-09-04

On Tuesday, Aug. 27, Mr. M. Robinson and Miss Rosalie Rose, both of Royal Oak, were married by the Rev. Silas Finn.

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1878-09-06

Geo. Hollands & Co. want to purchase a few thousand bushels of nice early rose potatoes, for which they will pay the highest market price.

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1878-09-12

Died - In Charleston, Pa., Aug. 31, 1878, Edith Nancy, daughter of William and Vier Bliss, aged 8 months and 9 days.

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1878-09-25

Married Myron F. Bailey of Richmond & Miss Carrie B. Austin of Charleston, at rs of Jeremiah Deckstader in Charleston Sept 8th Rev. J. V. Lowell.

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1878-10-25

Miss Carrie Kerne of Detroit is visiting Miss Delia Dows.

118

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1878-12-15

Rundel & Hall shipped 16 carloads of hogs this fall.

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1879/12/30

Mrs. Rankin Lewis - DEATH OF AN OLD RESIDENT OF WELLSBORO - Mrs. Sophia H. Lewis died at her residence in this village last Saturday night between eleven and twelve o'clock. She was the widow of Rankin Lewis, the printer of the Pioneer, the first newspaper published in this region. Mr. Lewis died on the 80th of October, 1838, leaving Mrs. Lewis no property and with two young daughters to support. But by her industry and thrift the widow thus left to her own resources succeeded, mainly by the aid of her needle, not only in supporting herself and her little family, but in purchasing the home in which she passed the remainder of her days. Her maiden name was Sophia H. Bliss, and she was born in Springfield, Mass., May 3, 1810, being in her seventieth yuear at the time of her death. She came to Wellsboro in September, 1826, and was married to Mr. Lewis March 5, 1829. She was the mother of four children - all girls - of whom two died in infancy and two - Mrs. M. Bullard and Mrs. O. Bullard, of this village - are still living. Mrs. Lewis was a woman of more than ordinary intellect and information, and was a bright, genial, interesting talker and a decided acquisition to any social circle into which she might chance to enter. She had long been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, - so long that she, remembered the church-going days when it was customary to carefully remove all ribbons and ornaments from the dress before entering the house of the Lord. Mrs. Lewis was a sister of William Bliss, of this borough, and of John Bliss, of Charleston. The funeral services will be held at the M.E. church this afternoon at 2 p.m.

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1879-01-16

PRIDGEON - In this city, on the morning of the 18th inst., at the residence of his son-in-law, Henry Fuller, 478 East Congress st., Hays Pridgeon, father of Capt. John Pridgeon, aged 81 years.  Funeral at Royal Oak, on Friday, the 17th inst., at 1 o'clock p.m.

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1879-01-24

Friday January 17th the funeral of Hayes Pridgeon of Detroit, father of Captain John Pridgeon was held in the M.E. Church of this village.  Sermon by Rev. S. E. Warren after which the remains were interred in the Royal Oak Cemetery.

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1879-02-14

Smith Rose has a bad looking face.  The tender embrace of a pet monkey did the business.

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1879-02-14

Davis and Peters circus have been stopping this winter at Clark Rose's.  They will show here in the spring before starting out.

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1879-03-01

Capt. John Pridgeon has purchased the schooner Michigan from the Detroit Dry Dock Company for $35,000 cash. It is said that Capt. Pridgeon intends to put the Michigan and the schooner E. A. Nicholson behind the tug Crusader this summer, and that he will keep them both in the grain trade between Chicago and Buffalo.

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1879-04-02

Died Fannie Amsden (Bailey) in Cleveland, Ohio Mar 6th, age 40 yrs 22 das. Daughter of late B. M. Bailey, Mansfield, married James Amsden, Grand Rapids, Mich.

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1879-05-28

Died Roswell Bailey, Hector Twp., Potter Co., May 18th, age 67 yrs 2 mos 27 das. Born Charleston Twp. Feb 21 1812, son of Roswell & Lucinda, married 1833 Miss Murilla Johnson. 10 children lived in Potter County since 1853.

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1879-06-04

Mrs. Wm. Bailey is, at this writing, dangerously ill.

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1879-06-04

The widow Bailey is also on the sick list.

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1879-06-04

E. J. Bailey has taken up and reburied his 6 children that he lost a year ago with the throat disease.

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1879-06-11

d. Mrs. Richard Moore near Wellsboro, last Fri, 66 yrs. 1 daughter Mrs. R. Rockwell, sister of Clark Bailey

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1879-07-16

m. Ransom Bailey & Miss Lena Partridge of Mansfield at E. Charleston, June 23rd by Rev. M. Kymes

132

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1879-08-28

Miss Judith Kent and Miss Kittie O'Connor, of London, Ont., are visiting at Maro Robinson's.

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1879-09-03

Death of Mr. Calvin Rose. Mr. Rose died at his residence in this city, Friday, August 29, 1879, of paralysis, agedsisty-seven years and four months.

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1879-09-05

Calvin Rose an old and highly respected resident of Oakland County, died in Pontiac, of Paralysis, on the evening of Thursday, August 28.

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1879-09-12

The not unexpected death (from paralysis) of Mr. Calvin Rose, of this city [Pontiac] took place at his late residence at the junction of Saginaw Avenue and Saginaw Street, last Friday, August 29, 1879, aged 67 years.

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1879-09-23

A new Postoffice has been established at Painter Run in this county, and Mr. David Bartlett has been appointed Postmaster.

137

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1879-09-26

Geo. Hollands is taking in oats and barley at a lively rate.

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1879-10-10

Mr. Clark Rose has been called home on account of the sickness of his wife.

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1879-10-10

Mrs. Marcus Spalding of Westmore Penn is visiting at Mrs. Clark Rose's.

140

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1879-10-22

Ellen Rose was taken very ill and Dr. Glazier attended and saved her life.

141

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1879-10-29

Herman Bailey was thrown from a horse on the 25th spraining an arm and bruising his face somewhat.

142

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1879-10-31

Mrs. Clark Rose is dangerously ill.

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1879-11-05

Ellen Rose is dangerously ill.

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1879-12-18

A. M. Varney, of the steam elevator, has leased the interest held by Mr. Rice in the Railroad Flouring Mills, for a period of one year. The next thing in order will be a rail road from Clio to the enterprising (?) city of Pine Run, with Varney as chief engineer.

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1880-01-07

Died, Mrs. Sophia Lewis, Wellsboro, Saturday, widow of Rankin.

146

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1880-01-21

Wallace Bailey is making considerable improvements on his farm west of here [Mahopac].

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1880-02-04

m. Wilson Cole & Alfaretta Rumsey of Sylvania at Mansfield, Dec 25th 1879 by Rev. H. Moyer

148

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1880-02-11

Oh the glorious climate of California.  Last week, at Oakland, California, Mrs. S.G. Hodges presented her husband with a ten and one-half pound girl.

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1880-02-21

Interviews with a Number of Taxpayers Giving their Views upon the Course of Instruction, the High School and Other Pertinent Matters - Geo. H. Himes - I am not in favor of all the views expressed by The Oregonian. The more efficient the public school the better, but the cramming system is out of place. A great deal is taught that is of no practical value. I think that the very best education a child can get at public expense the more a community is benefitted.

150

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1880-03-?

Mark Hall recently sold 16 head of cattle for $1,170.  Wish we had some for Mark to sell for us.

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1880-03-17

The agent of the Watertown, (N.Y.) Fire Insurance Company only paid Winfield S. Bailey $10 on a $50 loss he sustained by fire a few weeks ago. Mr. Bailey, feeling a great injustice had been done him, withdrew his insurance from that company, and insured in the Oakland County Mutual.

152

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1880-03-24

Wallace Bailey buried his infant child one day last week.

153

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1880-03-26

The party given Thursday evening by Mrs. Rose, in honor of Richard's return from "foreign lands," was simply immense.

154

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1880-04-14

Boyd & Peter's Great Trans-Atlantic Circus, which has been visiting here [Royal Oak], will give their first exhibition here, on the 24th inst.

155

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1880-04-14

S.G. Hodges and family have returned to Pontiac from Oakland, California.  There is no place like home.

156

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1880-04-21

Mr. S.C. Peters, of Boyd & Peters, the showmen, is evidentally as susceptible to feminine charms as any man, and while the "animilies" were wintering at Royal Oak, Peters succesfully wooed and won Miss Kittie Dows, and April 1 they went to Detroit and were spliced in good shape by Rev. Z. Eddy, D.D.

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1880-04-27

Last Saturday afternoon Mr. Hiram Willard, of Marsh Creek, and Mr. Sam Satterlee were scuffling near the store of C. C. Mathers & Co., in this borough, and the fun closed with a broken leg for Mr. Willard, the lower extremity of the tibia, near the ankle, being fractured. Dr. M. L. Bacon set the leg, and Mr. Willard was taken home in the evening. The prospects for a good leg agin are rather slim.

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1880-05-05

S.C. Peters, of Boyd & Peter's show that is to give an exhibition in Pontiac to-day, came very near losing his life at Royal Oak last Wednesday evening.  He was returning from Detroit with a load of corn, and when almost home the wagon capsized and he was buried under the load in such a way that he was unable to extricate himself.  John Krepps, his night watchman, got uneasy over the prolonged absence of Peters, and about midnight started down the road to investigate, and had only gone half a mile when he discovered why his employer didn't return.  Help was speedily summoned and Peters was taken out more nearly dead than alive. It was a very narrow escape.

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1880-05-12

Boyd and Peter's combination of high sounding titles struck Pontiac last Wednesday and didn't create a very favorable impression. The street parade was like the horseflesh, thin, and while some parts of the circus were hard to beat, others didn't amount to much. We suppose that allowances should be made for the fact that the proprietors are young at the business and this was their 3rd or 4th stopping place.

160

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1880-06-04

Mrs. Clark Rose is visiting relatives at Muskegon.

161

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1880-06-04

Miss Ina Rose is recovering from a severe attack of Pleurisy.

162

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1880-06-04

Richard Rose came nigh 'croaking' recently with that terrible malady cerebrospinalcomeandgetu.

163

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1880-06-04

Mark Hall was favored with a concert while building a fine board fence in front of his place.

164

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1880-06-04

Mrs. M. Hall has 500 chickens already.

165

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1880-06-25

Virgil M. Rose is very ill.

166

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1880-07-09

Mrs. Harriet Carew and Mrs. S. C. Peters have gone to Penna. to visit Boyd & Peters' show.

167

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1880-07-09

Among the visitors in town [Royal Oak] are . . . Ransom Rose of Pine Run . . .

168

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1880-07-28

We are told that Boyd & Peters circus has come to a stand still down in Pennsylvania.  Maltrome Burkett, aged 14 years. of Somerset county, that state, claims that she was abducted and outraged and kept with the circus for a week, being conveyed from town to town in the ticket wagon, and when allowed to leave she was partially demented. Her story as told in court is too horrible for publication. Last Thursday S. C. Peters, A.W. Davis, Clark Rose and John Campbell, managers, together with fifty attaches, were arrested and jailed to await examination.

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1880-08-04

During the rain, hail and thunder storm that passed over this place [Bailey Lake] last week considerable damage was done to the oats and corn crop, and several buildings. Mr. E. J. Bailey's barn and sheds were struck by lightning, and with contents burned to the ground. Loss, $1,000, insurance $800, in Oakland County Insurance Co. It will be remembered that this is the same Mr. Bailey that buried six of his children in one month two years ago. For the past four years Bailey Lake settlement has been visited by remarkable and destructive fires that can not be accounted for. One John Black, had his house burned, Ranson Johnson, Wm. Bailey, P. H. Smith had their houses burned, and Winfield S. Bailey had his house partly destroyed by fire; and now comes Mr. E. J. Bailey's barn, with nearly all his wheat crop burned to ashes.  During the late storm Joe Case's barn was blown to pieces by the wind, and considerable damage done to old Joe Ross' crops and fences.

170

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1880-08-18

m. Augustus A. Cass & Effie M. Bartlett of Mansfield at same, Aug 4th, Rev. H. Moyer

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1880-08-18

d. Mrs. J. M. Bailey (Lida) Aug 14th at eldorado, Kans, daughter of S. W. Hillyer of Mansfield (also 3 sisters here) went to Kans, only recently

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1880-08-24

Married at Stony Fork Apr 28 1880 by Rev. J. A. Boyce, Mr. Edmund A. Masius and Miss Edith A. Bailey.

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1880-08-25

d. Justus Bailey, Eldorado, Kan., Sun., (was husband to Lida) left 1 child, brother Thomas H of Mans.

174

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1880-08-31

Died Mr. Justus M. Bailey who has lived at Atrim for some years, went to Eldorado, Kansas, about three months ago, intending to engage in the business of stock-raising. Last week the sad intelligence was received by relatives in this county of the sudden death of both Mr. Bailey and his wife, and the alarming illness of their daughter. Mrs. Bailey was a daughter of Mr. Hilyer of Mansfield. It is reported that they were stricken with a peculiar type of fever which terminated their lives in three days.

175

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1880-10-06

Dell Bailey, Mansfield, died Sept 29th age 30 wife of Burr R.

176

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1880-10-08

Mr. Clark Rose has recovered his usual health once more.

177

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1880-10-12

Died at Mansfield Sep 29th 1880 Dell, wife of Burr R. Bailey, in the thirtieth year of her age

178

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1880-10-21

Macklewain. - At his residence in the Township of Adjala, on Wednesday, the 13th inst., William Macklewain, aged 84 years.  The deceased was the father-in-law of Mr. D. Dick, of this Town, and was a resident of Adjala for over thirty-six years.

179

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1880-10-29

Rose, Cronk & Co. are organizing a show and will travel south this winter.

180

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1880-11-02

AVERY-HAKES. - At Mansfield, October 23, 1880, by Rev. H. C. Moyer, Mr. Waldo Avery, of Roseville, and Miss Ella J. Hakes, of Marden, Pa.

181

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1880-12-07

On Thursday the case of Clark Bartlett, indicted for adultery, was tried, the jury finding the defendent not guilty.

182

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1880-12-14

Married at Wellsboro Dec 9th 1880 at the house of the bride's parents by Rev. Charles Breck, D. D., Mr. Frank Conevery and Miss Helen E., daughter of Massena Bullard.

183

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1880-12-17

Mr. Wilson Bailey, who had his leg so badly broken by the kick of a horse last summer is now fully recovered from his painful illness, and everyone acquainted with him is glad to see him once more able to get around with the boys.

184

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1880-12-21

Died in Charleston Nov 16th 1880 Mr. Henry Bailey aged 67 yrs 10 mos 9 das

185

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1880-12-28

Died at Mansfield Dec 17th 1880 Lotta B., wife of Clark B. Bailey, in the 25th yr of her age

186

P

1881-01-05

There were quite a number of valuable presents received by the ladies of this village [Royal Oak] and will just mention a few. 1st a hundred dollars to Mrs. Delia Gregory from her husband. 2nd a very nice oil painting to Mrs. Flora Allen. 3rd a neat little toilet set to Miss Julia Erb. 4th a set of $80 underware to Mrs. Kittie Peters.

187

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1881-01-05

Married, Elmer Briggs of Holidaytown and Miss Lettie Rose of Richmond twp.  At home, Dec 20th, 1880, Rev. G. Righter

188

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1881-01-11

Died - News from Mainesburg. The wife of Dr. Rose, a sister of G. D. and E. R. Maine, died at Detroit, Dec 31st. She was a resident of this place about forty years ago.

189

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1881-01-12

Died, Mrs. Celia Rose, recently in Detroit, Mich., wife of Dr. L. C. Rose; sister G. D. Maine of Mainesburg and Mrs. Sarah Richards.

190

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1881-01-14

The hotel of V. M. Rose on the gravel road one mile from this place [RO] caught fire from a defective chimney at eleven o'clock, and burned to the ground Monday night, the family barely escaping with their lives.  Loss estimated at $5,000, with no insurance.

191

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1881-02-11

The Gregory Bros. of New York city are at V. M. Rose's.

192

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1881-02-16

The Gregory brothers of New York city are stopping at V. M. Rose's.

193

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1881-02-16

Mrs. Della Cook Bailey, Sept 29, 1880, age 30 yrs 6 mos 16 das. Wife of B. R. Bailey of Mansfield. She was born Mar 13, 1851 at Mansfield, a memorial published

194

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1881-04-13

Virgil Rose is about to erect a new building on the grounds of the old Rose Hotel at Royal Oak.

195

B

1881-04-15

The Gregory Bros. have gone to Toledo to fill an engagement, after which they go to New York.  We hear Mrs. G will join them in about five weeks.

196

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1881-04-22

V. M. Rose will build a cottage upon the old hotel site.

197

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1881-05-04

Charles Gregory and wife left for Toronto Monday.  From thence they return to New York city, where he has an engagement at the Olymphia street theater for the season.

198

B

1881-05-06

Mrs. Delia Gregory, in company with her husband, C. J. Gregory, is traveling with Robinson's circus.

199

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1881-05-06

V. M. Rose and J. Minikie approved of by the town board as surities for J. Herring's liquor bond.

200

GR

1881-05-12

Mr. D. LONDON has sold his ponies to A. J. ROSE. Consideration not known.

201

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1881-05-12

Mr. A. J. Rose has secured the homestead lately in the possession of Rev. Hall, on which he is preparing to build a fine residence, the lumber for which being already purchased.

202

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1881-05-25

Wm. Bailey has gone to Ogemaw county to visit his four sons who are located there on large farms.

203

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1881-05-26

Mr. A. J. Rose left for Hillsdale last week after his family, and is expected back shortly to occupy his new house.

204

P

1881-06-08

Mr. S.C. Peters left here Monday for Minnesota. He has obtained an excellent situation as cashier in J.A. Bowerman's bank at Detroit, Minnesota. His wife will join him in a very short time.

205

B

1881-07-29

A valuable calf belonging to Mrs. C. J. Gregory made a meal of Paris-green recently and died soon afterwards.

206

B

1881-07-29

Mrs. Rose, of East Saginaw, is visiting her sister-in-law, Mrs. M. Hall.

207

B

1881-08-05

Mrs. Clark Rose is visiting friends in Pennsylvania.

208

B

1881-08-05

Clark Rose made a business visit to Milwaukee last week.

209

B

1881-08-05

Maro Robinson has been under the weather lately.

210

B

1881-08-05

Four cows met a sudden death Friday night by coming in contact with a passenger train. Two belonged to A. Rockleman, one to A. Granger jr., and the other to Mrs. Rose.

211

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1881-08-17

Mr. William Bailey, having buried his first wife April 1 last, after a matrimonial voyage of over 39 years, having raised a family of ten sons, all of whom are now alive, took to himself wife number two in the person of Mrs. Ford, a widow lady of White Lake, the 10th of this month, being four months a widower. His first wife was buried in the front door yard, with a headstone on the porch and yet remains there. It has created a good deal of gossip in this neighborhood [Bailey Lake]; the boys talked of a shivaree, but thought they would show deceased's wife some respect if Mr. Bailey did not.

212

B

1881-09-23

The Gregory Bros. and Mrs. C. J. Gregory have returned from their eastern trip.

213

B

1881-10-07

Ira Barnum visited relatives here [RO] last week.

214

P

1881-10-19

Mr. Virgil Rose has been erecting an addition to his barn.

215

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1881-10-26

born, son to Charles S. Kingsley, Mansfield

216

B

1881-11-11

Mrs. Hettie Peters, from Minnesota, is visiting at Virgil Rose's.

217

B

1881-12-02

Mrs. Kittie Peters is regaining her health since her return to Michigan.

218

P

1881-12-14

The Clarkston Grange held their annual election on the 3rd inst., and the following officers were elected . . . Lecturer, E. J. Bailey . . .  Chaplain, Hersh Bailey.

219

B

1881-12-23

Schuyler Hodges has sold his matched team of Fearnaught colts to a gentleman of Detroit, for a little sum of $600.

220

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1881-12-28

The Congregational church gave a very pleasant Christmas tree entertainment on Saturday evening.  The church was handsomely decorated and brilliantly lighted. The exercises were opened with singing by the glee club. Miss Emma Brown and Miss Nellie Rennels made the presentations. Some of the presents were very comical and others very expensive and handsome. A.W. Decker received a pair of robes; a very handsome set of new furs for Dr. Glazier; Mrs. Douse received a full set of table silver valued at $150; a present from her daughter Mrs. Peters. Mrs. Gregory received a set of diamond ear rings.

221

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1881-12-28

d. Clark W. Bailey of Mansfield last Thurs., at home of son Julius. Married in Charleston. Age 76 yrs. Father of T. H. & C. B. of Mansfield. Fun. at E. Charleston Church

222

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1882-02-03

Born to Mrs. Charles Gregory - a daughter.  All doing well.

223

P

1882-03-15

Last Wednesday, a telegram from Harrison, Clare county, announced the death of Wm. Bailey, formerly of this place [Bailey Lake]. No particulars yet. He was about 25 years old, the seventh of the ten sons of Wm. Bailey, of this place, and leaves a wife, nine brothers and father to mourn his loss.

224

P

1882-05-10

Hersch Bailey has the agency for the Buckeye spring tooth cultivator, and is meeting with good success.

225

T

1882-10-04

d. Mrs. Clark Bailey, Mansfield, Monday, 72 yrs at her daughters Mrs. O. H. Langdon. Funeral held at Charleston

226

GR

1882-10-19

Mrs. J. C. Evans, of Pennsylvania, daughter of A. J. Rose, arrived in our city last week and will make this a permanent home. Her husband will arrive as soon as he can close up his business in that State.

227

B

1882-11-23

Clark Rose has improved the look of his village property 999 per cent.

228

B

1882-11-23

About twenty couple had an immense time tripping the light fantastic at the residence of Clark Rose Wednesday evening.

229

GR

1882-11-23

Mr. Frank B. Rose departed for Roscommon yesterday, to be absent all winter if things turn out as represented. Sorry to lose you, Frank.

230

GR

1882-11-23

A private letter received Monday from Mrs. Frank B. Rose - who is visiting her parents at Oneida, Madison county, N.Y. - states that her infant child appears to be better, and that she has yet strong hopes of its recovery.

231

GR

1883-03-08

Mr. Frank B. Rose received a telegram Monday from Oneida, N.Y. announcing the sad news of the death of his youngest son, little Harley, on Sunday, March 4th. The little fellow has suffered for a long time. Mrs. Rose and her remaining son, Master Charley, are expected home next week.

232

GR

1883-03-15

Mrs. F. B. Rose, with little Charley and the remains of little Harley, are expected home to-day or to-night, accompanied by Mrs. A. J. Rose.

233

B

1883-03-22

Clark Rose is home on a visit.

234

B

1883-03-22

Maro Robinson has purchased the old hotel barn and lots of Mary Newton.  He intends to erect a chicken on the ground.

235

B

1883-03-22

Saturday, at Detroit, Maro Robinson's horse became frightened and ran away.  Mr. R was thrown from the buggy and received severe injuries about the head and shoulders.

236

WEA

1883-03-27

Died. BAILEY. - At Wellsboro, March 25, 1883, Mr. Rockwell S. Bailey, aged 56 years.

237

WEA

1883-03-27

Died. - BULLARD. - At Wellsboro, March 22, 1883, Massena Bullard, in his 50th year.

238

B

1883-04-19

Clark Rose is building a barn.

239

GR

1883-05-03

Mrs. A. J. Rose met with a serious accident last Saturday. While passing through their gate she caught her feet under a wire which precipitated her to the ground, striking in such a manner as to fracture her hip.

240

WEA

1883-05-08

BAILEY-FISCHLER - At the rectory of St. Paul's Church, Wellsboro, Sunday May 6, 1883 by Rev. Charles Breck D. D. Mr. John Bailey and Miss Clara daughter of Joseph and Cornelia Fischler of Delmar, Pa.

241

B

1883-06-?

Miss Birdie Parmenter, of Toronto, Ont., is visiting her brother of this place.

242

WEA

1883-06-19

Mort S. Bailey, Esq., of Fair Play, Col., is visiting his parents in this borough.

243

P

1883-08-15

Gregory Bros., great international show was here last Friday. The troupe managed to get out of town [Birmingham] some way.

244

P

1883-09-05

Mr. Wm. Bailey is visiting his sons in Lapeer, Saginaw and Ogemaw counties.

245

B

1883-09-06

The family of Mr. Parent will move to Cleveland.

246

P

1883-10-10

Married, at the residence of the bride's father, Miss Eva Bailey, of this place [Bailey Lake], to Judson Hay, of Brandon. Elder Lyon of Holly officiated, there was about 100 guests present, supper and everything passed off in grand style. The new made pair started at six o'clock for an eastern tour. They were the recipients of many useful and valuable presents.

247

P

1883-11-28

Robert Bailey is sick with the rheumatism.

248

DF

1883-12-?

John Pridgeon to Hugh Coyne, part lot 3, block 20, Joseph Campau farm $500.

249

P

1883-12-26

H. D. Bailey has bought a full steam threshing rig.

250

B

1884-01-?

Horace Hall and wife entertained a few of their friends with a bouncing big dinner on the good old English plan Thursday past.

251

P

1884-02-13

Born Feb. 7th to Mrs. Clark Rose, a daughter.

252

UL

1884-03-?

Miss Minnie Bailey & Eugene Burt, both of Hector, Pa., mar. March 27, 1884 in Lewisville.

253

WEA

1884-05-06

In Delmar Mr. Constant Bailey, who lived on Heise run, lost his house and barn, several cows and calves, all his furniture and everything else, being glad to get out with his family alive. Charles Balfour's house and barn were also burned and about $1,000 worth of hemlock bark belonging to Wright & Bailey.

254

WEA

1884-05-13

Orator Holcomb and aged and infirm citizen of LeRoy, Bradford county met with a painful accident a few days ago, causing the dislocation of his shoulder. While in his barn caring for his cow and while in the act of currying the animal, she threw her head around striking him with such force as to knock him down causing the dislocation.

255

P

1884-05-21

S.G. Hodges and Wm. Barnes have secured the Fair Grounds for the 4th of July colt race, and other races will come off at the same time and place. Particulars later.

256

P

1884-05-28

Schuyler G. Hodges and family leave Pontiac for Detroit, Minnesota, in a few days, where property demands "Sky's" attention.

257

P

1884-05-28

Mrs. widow Wilson Bailey and daughter, the former a forty-nine year resident of this place [Seymour Lake] has purchased the Ezra King property in Pontiac. Our loss is Pontiac's gain.

258

B

1884-06-12

Maro Robinson will take a trip to Connecticutt.

259

B

1884-06-12

Our show the Gregory Bros., report doing a big business in Wisconsin.

260

WEA

1884-07-01

Mr. Daniel Ford of Covington was recently severely bruised by a log rolling over him in the bark woods.

261

P

1884-07-23

Miss Ellen Rose has returned from a visit at Muskegon.

262

P

1884-07-23

V.M. Rose is dangerously ill.

263

WEA

1884-08-19

Dr. William H. Humphrey, son of Dr. A. Humphrey, died at Bloss last week Monday, of consumption, at the age of 42 years. The remains were taken to Tioga, his former home, for burial.

264

P

1884-08-20

The Gregory Bro's troupe have gone into summer quarters at V.M. Rose's.

265

WEA

1884-09-09

Mr. John W. Bailey is the President of the Democratic club in this borough.

266

P

1884-09-17

Mr. William Bailey and wife intend locating in Holly. His son Elmer will run the farm.

267

B

1884-09-25

Born September 17 to Mrs. Lewless, a son; also to Mrs. D. Gregory, a daughter.

268

O

1884-10-23

The brickwork of King Bros. new three-storey building on Broadway has been completed and presents a fine appearance.  The front is of white and stone, and is a credit to the contractor, Mr. Jas. Dick.

269

B

1884-10-30

Married, in Detroit, Mr. William Wilcox to Miss Kittie Peters of this place [RO].

270

B

1884-10-30

William Wilcox has rented his home to E. Russell.

271

O

1884-10-30

Married. Dick - Irwin. In Erin, on Wednesday, October 22nd, 1884, by Rev. Mr. Milligan, David S. Dick, of Orangeville, to Miss Mary, daughter of S. Irwin, Esq., of Erin.

272

GR

1884-12-11

Mr. and Mrs. P. M. Viele, of Oneida, N.Y., are the guests of their daughter, Mrs. F. B. Rose. They will probably remain through the winter.

273

P

1885-01-07

Mr. Wm. Bailey, braving the storms and enjoying the calms of Bailey Lake for the past fifty years has cast anchor with his second mate on the quiet shores of Holly, there to spend the afternoon of life, leasing his agricultural interests in charge of his ninth son Elmer.

274

T

1885-01-12

Rumor has it that Pembroke Rose has bought Watson Rose's interest in the store at Mainesburg.

275

B

1885-02-19

Warren Barnum is entertaining his brother Ira.

276

BR

1885-03-05

Azor Rockwell and G. N. Newberry returned from Newbern, N.C., on Monday morning, after a very pleasant visit to that portion of the Sunny South. They were very much pleased with the country and the people. They say the best people of that vicinity are very cordial toward Northern people and say they are as anxious to have them settle there as they were to have them stay away during the war. There are fine opportunities for Northern men in the old North State.

277

BR

1885-03-05

Norton Stanton has moved onto his father-in-laws farm and will carry on the business the coming year. Mr. Azor Rockwell has made the place one of the most desirable homes in the county.

278

B

1885-04-02

Mark Hall's auction consisted chiefly of horses, though much other property was sold.

279

B

1885-04-16

Miss Lottie Rose has been quite ill.

280

WEA

1885-05-05

Mrs. W. D. Vedder, who was formerly Miss Kate Baldwin, of Mansfield, died in Kansas last week. Her husband, Dr. Vedder, started for Kansas last week Sunday, on hearing of her sickness. She was 27 years of age.

281

P

1885-05-06

On Saturday last the Gregory Brothers gave a circus entertainment at this place [Royal Oak], which was largely patronized.  The show was first class from beginning to end. The audience were surprised at the exhibition of so much talent. Not a person in the large audience but what left the show feeling satisfied that he had got the worth of their money. The performance of Mr. Charles Gregory was worth the entire price of admission fee. Monday they performed at Farmington leaving a good impression on the community.  The Gregory Brothers are always spoken of as being gentlemen, paying their bills wherever they go and dealing in such a manner that they are welcome in any community where they travel.

282

GR

1885-05-07

A. J. Rose is repairing the engine and locomotive for Salling, Hanson & Co., at Portage Lake. They will commence transferring logs from the lake to the river in a few days.

283

WEA

1885-05-12

The remains of Mrs. W. D. Vedder, who died in Russell, Kansas, April 26th; of cerebral hemorrhage, arrived here last Monday, and on Tuesday the funeral services were held at St. James's church. Rev. Dr. Mc Knight, of Elmira, assisted by Rev. Marcellus Karcher, rector of St. James's Church, performed the sad fueral rites. Dr. Aaron Baldwin, of Washington, D.C., father of the deceased, was present at the funeral, and was completely overcome with grief, as she was his only child, and much loved by him and by every one who knew her. Miss Kate Baldwin, as she was better known, was a kind and thoughtful youg woman, and had many warm-hearted friends here who mourn her loss, but she has gone to the world beyond, where all is peace and joy and sorrow is no more. Her husband, Dr. W. D. Vedder, has the sympathy of the entire community in his sad bereavement.

284

WEA

1885-05-19

Mr. Elton Bailey lost a valuable horse on Thursday night.

285

P

1885-05-20

Herman Bailey was around home one day last week. Look out for wife No. 1.

286

P

1885-06-10

Geo. S. Hodges is here from California greatly improved in health.

287

PO

1885-06-14

George H. Himes has been excused from further attendance as a juror in the state circuit court until June 21.

288

GR

1885-06-25

Mrs. Dr. Woodworth left on Saturday, for an extended visit to New York, her old home, and to attend the commencement exercises at Brockton Female Institute, where Miss Woodworth has been attending school, and will graduate at the close of this term.

289

PO

1885-07-19

Miss Edna E. Himes recently spent a few days with her friends, Miss Annie and Hera Warner near Oregon City.

290

WEA

1885-08-18

We regret to learn of the illness of Mr. John W. Bailey, of this borough, who is confined to the home with an attack of typhoid fever.

291

P

1885-08-25

V.M. Rose's people are making money and at the same time gaining a reputation for pure cussedness, by shutting up cattle belonging to poor people.

292

P

1885-08-25

During a wind storm, the other day V.M. Rose's summer kitchen was blown down and Miss Harriet Carew, received serious injuries.

293

B

1885-08-28

The summer kitchen of Mr. V. Rose was blown down by the strong wind of Friday afternoon at about 2 o'clock.  Mrs. Dows, who was sitting at the table received a blow which, for a time, was feared to be fatal.  Mr. Rose's hired man was also seriously injured.

294

BR

1885-09-01

Mainesburg - Elder Charles McGinnis from Scrauton, will occupy the pulpit of the Christian church next Sunday at two o'clock.

295

P

1885-09-02

Mrs. Barnum is dangerously ill.

296

P

1885-09-02

The co-partnership heretofore existing between Mr. and Mrs. Wilcox and V.M. Rose has been disolved by mutual consent.

297

B

1885-09-24

Miss Lottie Rose is the owner of a sprained arm, the result of falling into a culvert.

298

NOB

1885-10-09

Kelley James B. died Oct. 2, aged 65 years, 10 months and 25 days. He was born Nov. 7, 1819 in Ontario County, N.Y. At the age of 12 years he was left to take care of himself and soon after that apprenticed himself to the gunsmith's trade. Moving to Wellsboro, Tioga County, Pa., where at the age of 22 he married Nancy Willard, living with her nearly 21 years, and they had 7 children, 3 of whom survive him. He was married to his present wife Jan. 7, 1875, who also remains. He moved to Kendallville in Aug. 1861 and with the exception of about oe year has been in the hotel business during all of that time.

299

B

1885-10-22

Minnie Gillett teaches in district No. 7 instead of 9.

300

B

1885-11-05

Robinson & Co. have exchanged their engine for a larger one, and it is rumored that flouring machinery will be put in.  Good!

301

P

1885-11-18

S.G. Hodges and family, of Detroit, MN, are in town on a visit. "Sky" sports a full set of whiskers and some of his best friends have to look at him twice before saying "put 'er there, pard."

302

B

1885-11-19

Maro Robinson is just booming things at his grist mill.  Instead of getting another second hand engine as we sometime since reported, he has got a big brand new one

303

P

1885-11-25

Maro Robinson concluded his engine was too small to run his mill and is having it replaced with a larger one.

304

O

1885-12-17

Mr. Thos. Dick, son of Mr. D. Dick, of this town, has procured a lucrative situation in a Toronto drug store.  Tom's many friends in Orangeville wish him every possible success in the Queen City.

305

B

1886-01-21

Miss Kittie Wilcox has been quite ill with a bad cold and sore throat.

306

GR

1886-02-18

Last Tuesday evening being Mrs. W. M. Woodworth's birthday a pleasant party was held at her residence in honor of that event.

307

T

1886-04-06

Rose Brothers are selling a great many goods these days.

308

P

1886-05-26

Gregory Bros. circus went up the flue here [Royal Oak] last Saturday.

309

O

1886-07-29

Mr. Jas. Dick, contractor for the buildings of Messrs. J. S. Fead and John McKim, on East Broadway, has the foundations of both well underway.  The work appears to be very substantial.

310

PO

1886-08-22

Mr. George H. Himes and wife have returned from a ten days' sojourn at Yaquina.

311

P

1886-08-25

The Rose House is being painted and generally improved.

312

O

1886-09-16

A Fine Building - The Fead and McKim block in course of erection on Broadway promises to be one of the finest blocks in town.  The brick work is being performed by Mr. Jas. Dick, of this town, while the carpenter work is under the supervision of Mr. Wm. Cole and the work performed by these gentlemen is very creditable.

313

P

1886-10-06

George Hodges started on Monday for Minnesota.

314

W

1886-10-21

The owners of the sunken propeller Selah Chamberlain have filed in the district court at Chicago a bill for $65,000 against the John Pridgeon, on which claim the latter was siezed by the marshal.

315

SP

1886-10-23

Milwaukee, Wis., Oct. 15 - A special from Sheboygan to the Evening Wisconsin says: "The steambarge Selah Chamberlain, of Cleveland, collided with the steamer John Pridgeon, Jr., Wednesday night, between eight and nine o'clock, when about three miles northeast of this place, and sunk in forty-two feet of water. Five men are missing and are supposed to have gone down with the Chamberlain. The Chamberlain left Milwaukee Wednesday afternoon and was bound for Escanaba for iron. She had the schooner Fayette Brown in tow. The Pridgeon arrived here yesterday morning. Captain Greeley, of the lost steambarge Selah Chamberlain, says the Chamberlain was struck on the port bow, and was cut down to below the waterline. She immediately began to sink, and Captain Greenley ordered the boats lowered. The five men who were lost jumped into one of the boats, when the davits broke, and they were dumped into the lake and drowned. The Chamberlain lies about three miles east of Sheboygan Point.

316

P

1886-11-10

Charles J. Gregory, of Gregory Bros., gymnasts, was arrested at Royal Oak Monday, where he lives on a farm with his family, and taken to Detroit.  The charge is grand larceny, and it is generally conceded that Mr. Gregory is innocent.  It seems he holds three trunks that are claimed by a former partner, and hence the trouble.

317

P

1886-11-17

Mr. C.J. Gregory, who was charged with stealing two trunks from Mrs. Frank T. Merritt was honorably discharged.  Mr. Gregory has commenced action against Mrs. Merritt for five thousand dollars damage. Mrs. Gregory still holds the trunks and says she will til she gets her money from the Merritts.

318

B

1886-11-18

Mr. Chas. Gregory who was charged with stealing two trunks from Mrs. Frank Merrit was honorably discharged and has commenced action against Mrs. Merritt for $5,000 damage.  Mrs. Gregory paid a debt of forty dollars for the Merritt's and she took their trunks for security.

319

UL

1886-12-?

Miss Olive B. Bailey & Samuel J. Empson, both of West Pike, Pa., mar. Dec. 25, 1886 at Whitesville, N.Y.

320

O

1886-12-09

Mr. Robt. Dick, son of Mr. David Dick, of this town, has been appointed to the position of manager in a trading dry goods establishment at Napanee.

321

P

1887-01-26

The Hodges' are enjoying life at Ocean Springs, Mississippi.

322

P

1887-02-09

Circuit Court - Wm. H. Stevens vs. Virgil M. Rose, twenty days given to settle bill of exceptions and proceedings stayed.

323

B

1887-02-10

Miss Dollie Dows is visiting her many friends at Detroit.

324

B

1887-02-10

Mr. Clark Rose is very ill at Colorado.  He starts for home next Thursday.

325

B

1887-02-10

Mrs. Delia Gregory starts for New York city next Thursday.

326

B

1887-02-10

We wonder what makes Johnny Hall call down here [Royal Oak] so often.  Look out, Johnny, Lottie is watching you.

327

B

1887-02-17

Clark Rose, who went to Colorado for his health, died there the forepart of last week.  His remains will be brought here [Royal Oak] for interment.

328

P

1887-02-18

Clark Rose died in Colorado last Friday.  He was well known here [RO], it being his native town.  His family reside here.

329

B

1887-02-24

Wm Walker and M. Robinson are in litigation about their mill property.