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AGNES L. BAKER.
Agnes Laree Baker, aged 1 year and 7 months, only beloved child of Mr. and Mrs. Erba Baker of Woodhull died at the home of her parents, Friday evening, April 25th, from measles. She was born at Troupsburg, September 4, 1917. The funeral services were held from the home Monday, April 28th, at one o'clock; and from the First Baptist church of Woodhull at two o'clock, Rev. M. M. Shaut officiating. Burial in the Woodhull cemetery.
A little rosebud from us has gone,
The voice we loved is stilled;
We still possess the vacant chair
Which never can be filled.
CARD OF TANKS.
We desire to express our sincere appreciation to the many relatives, friends and neighbors for expressions of sympathy shown us during the sickness and death of our little sunbeam, Agnes Loree Baker, and for the beautiful flowers sent.
MR. AND MRS. ERBA BAKER,
MRS. MARTHA BAKER.
Canisteo Times, (Canisteo, NY) May 7, 1919, page 4, col. 1.
EDWIN J. BATCHELDER.
Edwin J. Batchelder died at his home in this village at 6 o'clock yesterday morning following an illness of several weeks. He had been in poor health for a long time, but had continued to work until several weeks ago. He was 70 years old and was well and favorably known in Jasper and Canisteo, as well as many other places where he had sold a very useful salve called "Honey Ointment." He prepared th formula for this salve years ago and had sold many thousands of boxes of it.
He spent most of his life in the town of Jasper. He moved to Canisteo fourteen years ago and had since made this place his home. He was an active member of the Canisteo Methodist church and a member of the official board. He had the respect and esteem of all. He was 70 years old.
He leaves his wife, one daughter, Mrs. B. E. Taft of Canisteo, two sons, Lynn of Arkport and Fayette of Painted Post, and one sister, Mrs. Viola VanOrman of Andover. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 2 o'clock p.m., from the house in 4th street, Rev. Dr. M. J. Hill officiating. Burial will be made in this place.
Canisteo Times (Canisteo, NY) January 23, 1918; page 1, col. 1.
Mrs. Elizabeth Bent is Claimed by Death
Wife of Jesse Bent Dies in St. James Mercy Hospital after Lingering Illness
Mrs. Elizabeth Bent, 62 years old, wife of Jesse Bent, died last yesterday afternoon at St. James Mercy Hospital following a prolonged illness. She lived at No. 143 Main Street.
Deceased was born in Montour Falls, NY, coming to Hornell about 35 years ago. She was stricken ill about a year ago and of later her condition has been critical.
Besides her husband she is survived by two sisters, Mrs. P.H. Markham of Cortland, NY, and Mrs. Jennie Edwards of Apalachin, NY.
The body was removed to Killeen's funeral home, no. 39 Center street, where funeral services will be held on Monday morning at 8:30 o'clock and at St. Ann's church at nine o'clock. Burial will be made in St. Ann's cemetery.
Hornell Evening Tribune, (Hornell, NY) September 15, 1928, pg. 5, col. 3.
Mrs. Reta Bent Dies After Long Illness
Resident of Hornell More Than Half Century; Funeral Services Friday Afternoon
Mrs. Reta Bent, 85 years old, for more than a half century a resident of this city, died last night at the home of her son, Jesse E. Bent, former fire chief, 173 Seneca street.
For the past three years, Mrs. Bent had made her home with her son. She has been ill for some time and death ws due to a general breakdown.
Mrs. Bent was born in Woodhull and for the past 56 years had resided in Hornell.
Besides the son at whose home death occurred, she is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Gertrude Stephens; grandsons Raymond Stephens of this city and Howard Stephens of Pittsburgh, Pa.; also three great-grandchildren.
The body was removed to the Killeen funeral home on Erie avenue where funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. The Rev. W. J. Brown of Spencer Methodist Episcopal church, will officiate. Interment will be made in Hope cemetery.
Hornell Evening Tribune, (Hornell, NY) March 9, 1933, pg. 5, col. 2.
Influenza Causes Death of Young Woman
Miss Twila Joyce Bovee, aged 21 years, 11 days, died at 9:05p.m. Wednesday, May 2, at the home of her sister Mrs. Harold Corbin, 21 Union Street. Death was caused by influenza. She was born in Rathbone, April 21, 1907 and left there when her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Bovee moved to Galeton. She lived afterwards in Hornell, Ossinning, N.Y., where she took a business course. She was stricken with tuberculosis and spent two years in the Bath Sanitarium where she recovered her health. She then visited relatives among them being her sister, Mrs. Corbin. She contracted a cold 2 weeks before her death. Influenza developed and she failed rapidly until the end.
She leaves her father, Jesse Bovee of Conesus and 5 sisters, Mrs. Harold Corbin of Canisteo, Miss Vera Bovee of Dansville, Miss Leah Bovee of Hornell, Miss Daisy Bovee of Canisteo and Miss Margaret Bovee of Jasper.
She was a member of the Baptist Church. The funeral was held Saturday at 2 oclock from the residence of Mrs. Corbin. Rev. D. L. Martin, pastor of the Canisteo Baptist Church officiated. Burial was made in Woodlawn cemetery.
The following from out of town were present at the services: Mr. and Mrs. Dorr Lieb and son Alexander, Miss Vera Bovee and Frederick Lieb from Dansville; Mrs. Mabel Bickford, Miss Leah Bovee, Mrs. Edward Fie, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Judd, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Weatherby and son Ross, Elizabeth Bovee, daughter Carrie of Hornell; Mrs. Lillian Welch and Mrs. Daisy Cooper of Elmira; Mr. and Mrs. Ellery Burns and Miss Margaret Bovee of Jasper and others.
Canisteo Times, (Canisteo, NY) May 10, 1928, pg. 8, col. 3.
Death of Idonia Brabhman
Mrs. Idonia Beatrice Brabhman of Shingle House, Pa., daughter of Mrs. Josephine Margeson of Jasper, died Sept. 24, at Mountain Clinic, Olean. Besides her husband she is survived by 5 children, Edna, Bertha, Beatrice, Helen and George, her mother, Mrs. Josephine Margeson; three sisters, Mrs. Irena Pickett and Miss Ethel Margeson of Cameron and Mrs. John Smith of Buffalo; 3 brothers, Ernest Margeson of Buffalo; Clifford Margeson of Cameron and Osmer Margeson of Jasper.
Canisteo Times, (Canisteo, NY) October 3, 1935, pg. 5, col. 4.
JONAS E. BROTZMAN
Jonas E. Brotzman, one of the best known and most highly respected citizens of this village, died at his home on Wednesday evening. He was born in the town of Troupsburg Dec, 18, 1850, and was the son of Charles and Nancy Brotzman. On June 14, 1871, he married Barbara Welty and together they enjoyed life to the fullest extent. They both united with the M.E. Church in early life and were devoted Christians whose daily lives was an epistle of its realty to be read by all with whom they came in contact. Mrs. Brotzman passed away about a year and a half ago, since which time life had lost its charm and he longed to join the loved one in the world beyond. Though surrounded as he was by his children who seemed to vie with each other in loving deeds and kind ministration and tried to make life as bright and happy as possible, he never recovered from the shock of her death. Gradually he grew weaker as days passed until Wednesday evening, Feb. 5, when the end came peacefully and painlessly. Mr. Brotzman is survived by the following children: William of Woodhull, George, Harry and Mrs. Robie VanSkiver of this place and Mrs. Bertha Austin of Troupsburg, and two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Wheeler, who resided with him, and Mrs. Frank Campbell of Clarendon, Pa., besides several grandchildren. The funeral was held from the M.E. church on Saturday at 2 p.m., Rev. Charlesworth, pastor of the church, officiating, assisted by Rev. G. A. Wilkinson. Burial in Five Corners cemetery. Among those from out of town to attend the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. John Widger, Mr. and Mrs. James Brotzman, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brotzman, Mr. and Mrs. John Paul, Mrs. Libbie Houghtaling, Wilbor and Hiram Paul, Elmer and Howard Symonds of Troupsburg; G. A. Mowry, Wm. Leach, Mr. and Mrs. Park Boyd, Mr. and Mrs. T. O. Mayo, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Welty, Mr. and Mrs. Dell Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Morris Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Welty of Woodhull; Harry Miller, C. E. Landis and Charles Paul of Painted Post; Jacob Landis of Lindley, Archie Miller, Robert and Emmett Welty of Presho.
Canisteo Times, (Canisteo, NY) February 12, 1919, page 5, col. 3.
MRS. DORA BUSH DIES
Mrs. Dora Timmerman Bush, aged 76 years died Monday at the home of her nephew, Merritt Ostrander at Canisteo after a long illness. Mrs. Bush was a former resident of this place until about eleven years ago when she married Mr. Alexander Bush of East Jordan, Mich. Mr. Bush survives her. A prayer service was held at the home of Mr. Ostrander Tuesday afternoon at 1 oclock and the funeral was held at 2:30 at the Methodist church in this place, with Rev. J. H. Sandmeyer of Canisteo officiating. Burial in Jasper cemetery.
Canisteo Times, (Canisteo, NY) November 26, 1923.
Agnes Laree Baker, aged 1 year and 7 months, only beloved child of Mr. and Mrs. Erba Baker of Woodhull died at the home of her parents, Friday evening, April 25th, from measles. She was born at Troupsburg, September 4, 1917. The funeral services were held from the home Monday, April 28th, at one o'clock; and from the First Baptist church of Woodhull at two o'clock, Rev. M. M. Shaut officiating. Burial in the Woodhull cemetery.
A little rosebud from us has gone,
The voice we loved is stilled;
We still possess the vacant chair
Which never can be filled.
CARD OF TANKS.
We desire to express our sincere appreciation to the many relatives, friends and neighbors for expressions of sympathy shown us during the sickness and death of our little sunbeam, Agnes Loree Baker, and for the beautiful flowers sent.
MR. AND MRS. ERBA BAKER,
MRS. MARTHA BAKER.
Canisteo Times, (Canisteo, NY) May 7, 1919, page 4, col. 1.
EDWIN J. BATCHELDER.
Edwin J. Batchelder died at his home in this village at 6 o'clock yesterday morning following an illness of several weeks. He had been in poor health for a long time, but had continued to work until several weeks ago. He was 70 years old and was well and favorably known in Jasper and Canisteo, as well as many other places where he had sold a very useful salve called "Honey Ointment." He prepared th formula for this salve years ago and had sold many thousands of boxes of it.
He spent most of his life in the town of Jasper. He moved to Canisteo fourteen years ago and had since made this place his home. He was an active member of the Canisteo Methodist church and a member of the official board. He had the respect and esteem of all. He was 70 years old.
He leaves his wife, one daughter, Mrs. B. E. Taft of Canisteo, two sons, Lynn of Arkport and Fayette of Painted Post, and one sister, Mrs. Viola VanOrman of Andover. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 2 o'clock p.m., from the house in 4th street, Rev. Dr. M. J. Hill officiating. Burial will be made in this place.
Canisteo Times (Canisteo, NY) January 23, 1918; page 1, col. 1.
Mrs. Elizabeth Bent is Claimed by Death
Wife of Jesse Bent Dies in St. James Mercy Hospital after Lingering Illness
Mrs. Elizabeth Bent, 62 years old, wife of Jesse Bent, died last yesterday afternoon at St. James Mercy Hospital following a prolonged illness. She lived at No. 143 Main Street.
Deceased was born in Montour Falls, NY, coming to Hornell about 35 years ago. She was stricken ill about a year ago and of later her condition has been critical.
Besides her husband she is survived by two sisters, Mrs. P.H. Markham of Cortland, NY, and Mrs. Jennie Edwards of Apalachin, NY.
The body was removed to Killeen's funeral home, no. 39 Center street, where funeral services will be held on Monday morning at 8:30 o'clock and at St. Ann's church at nine o'clock. Burial will be made in St. Ann's cemetery.
Hornell Evening Tribune, (Hornell, NY) September 15, 1928, pg. 5, col. 3.
Mrs. Reta Bent Dies After Long Illness
Resident of Hornell More Than Half Century; Funeral Services Friday Afternoon
Mrs. Reta Bent, 85 years old, for more than a half century a resident of this city, died last night at the home of her son, Jesse E. Bent, former fire chief, 173 Seneca street.
For the past three years, Mrs. Bent had made her home with her son. She has been ill for some time and death ws due to a general breakdown.
Mrs. Bent was born in Woodhull and for the past 56 years had resided in Hornell.
Besides the son at whose home death occurred, she is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Gertrude Stephens; grandsons Raymond Stephens of this city and Howard Stephens of Pittsburgh, Pa.; also three great-grandchildren.
The body was removed to the Killeen funeral home on Erie avenue where funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. The Rev. W. J. Brown of Spencer Methodist Episcopal church, will officiate. Interment will be made in Hope cemetery.
Hornell Evening Tribune, (Hornell, NY) March 9, 1933, pg. 5, col. 2.
Influenza Causes Death of Young Woman
Miss Twila Joyce Bovee, aged 21 years, 11 days, died at 9:05p.m. Wednesday, May 2, at the home of her sister Mrs. Harold Corbin, 21 Union Street. Death was caused by influenza. She was born in Rathbone, April 21, 1907 and left there when her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Bovee moved to Galeton. She lived afterwards in Hornell, Ossinning, N.Y., where she took a business course. She was stricken with tuberculosis and spent two years in the Bath Sanitarium where she recovered her health. She then visited relatives among them being her sister, Mrs. Corbin. She contracted a cold 2 weeks before her death. Influenza developed and she failed rapidly until the end.
She leaves her father, Jesse Bovee of Conesus and 5 sisters, Mrs. Harold Corbin of Canisteo, Miss Vera Bovee of Dansville, Miss Leah Bovee of Hornell, Miss Daisy Bovee of Canisteo and Miss Margaret Bovee of Jasper.
She was a member of the Baptist Church. The funeral was held Saturday at 2 oclock from the residence of Mrs. Corbin. Rev. D. L. Martin, pastor of the Canisteo Baptist Church officiated. Burial was made in Woodlawn cemetery.
The following from out of town were present at the services: Mr. and Mrs. Dorr Lieb and son Alexander, Miss Vera Bovee and Frederick Lieb from Dansville; Mrs. Mabel Bickford, Miss Leah Bovee, Mrs. Edward Fie, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Judd, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Weatherby and son Ross, Elizabeth Bovee, daughter Carrie of Hornell; Mrs. Lillian Welch and Mrs. Daisy Cooper of Elmira; Mr. and Mrs. Ellery Burns and Miss Margaret Bovee of Jasper and others.
Canisteo Times, (Canisteo, NY) May 10, 1928, pg. 8, col. 3.
Death of Idonia Brabhman
Mrs. Idonia Beatrice Brabhman of Shingle House, Pa., daughter of Mrs. Josephine Margeson of Jasper, died Sept. 24, at Mountain Clinic, Olean. Besides her husband she is survived by 5 children, Edna, Bertha, Beatrice, Helen and George, her mother, Mrs. Josephine Margeson; three sisters, Mrs. Irena Pickett and Miss Ethel Margeson of Cameron and Mrs. John Smith of Buffalo; 3 brothers, Ernest Margeson of Buffalo; Clifford Margeson of Cameron and Osmer Margeson of Jasper.
Canisteo Times, (Canisteo, NY) October 3, 1935, pg. 5, col. 4.
JONAS E. BROTZMAN
Jonas E. Brotzman, one of the best known and most highly respected citizens of this village, died at his home on Wednesday evening. He was born in the town of Troupsburg Dec, 18, 1850, and was the son of Charles and Nancy Brotzman. On June 14, 1871, he married Barbara Welty and together they enjoyed life to the fullest extent. They both united with the M.E. Church in early life and were devoted Christians whose daily lives was an epistle of its realty to be read by all with whom they came in contact. Mrs. Brotzman passed away about a year and a half ago, since which time life had lost its charm and he longed to join the loved one in the world beyond. Though surrounded as he was by his children who seemed to vie with each other in loving deeds and kind ministration and tried to make life as bright and happy as possible, he never recovered from the shock of her death. Gradually he grew weaker as days passed until Wednesday evening, Feb. 5, when the end came peacefully and painlessly. Mr. Brotzman is survived by the following children: William of Woodhull, George, Harry and Mrs. Robie VanSkiver of this place and Mrs. Bertha Austin of Troupsburg, and two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Wheeler, who resided with him, and Mrs. Frank Campbell of Clarendon, Pa., besides several grandchildren. The funeral was held from the M.E. church on Saturday at 2 p.m., Rev. Charlesworth, pastor of the church, officiating, assisted by Rev. G. A. Wilkinson. Burial in Five Corners cemetery. Among those from out of town to attend the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. John Widger, Mr. and Mrs. James Brotzman, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brotzman, Mr. and Mrs. John Paul, Mrs. Libbie Houghtaling, Wilbor and Hiram Paul, Elmer and Howard Symonds of Troupsburg; G. A. Mowry, Wm. Leach, Mr. and Mrs. Park Boyd, Mr. and Mrs. T. O. Mayo, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Welty, Mr. and Mrs. Dell Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Morris Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Welty of Woodhull; Harry Miller, C. E. Landis and Charles Paul of Painted Post; Jacob Landis of Lindley, Archie Miller, Robert and Emmett Welty of Presho.
Canisteo Times, (Canisteo, NY) February 12, 1919, page 5, col. 3.
MRS. DORA BUSH DIES
Mrs. Dora Timmerman Bush, aged 76 years died Monday at the home of her nephew, Merritt Ostrander at Canisteo after a long illness. Mrs. Bush was a former resident of this place until about eleven years ago when she married Mr. Alexander Bush of East Jordan, Mich. Mr. Bush survives her. A prayer service was held at the home of Mr. Ostrander Tuesday afternoon at 1 oclock and the funeral was held at 2:30 at the Methodist church in this place, with Rev. J. H. Sandmeyer of Canisteo officiating. Burial in Jasper cemetery.
Canisteo Times, (Canisteo, NY) November 26, 1923.