DATE	YEAR	LAST NAME	FIRST NAME	CONTENTS
January 11	1886	Phillips	Mr. and Mrs. E. B.	BORN to Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Phillips of Westfield, Jan 11, 1886, a daughter.
January 27	1886	Walter Horton and Company		Walter Horton and Company of Harrison Valley have bought 8,000 cords of bark since June 1885 for which they paid $40,000. This has nearly all been paid to citizens of Potter County and has helped to stave off the hard times.
February 3	1886	Johnson	S.	The next dime party for the benefit of the side walk from Mills to Harrison Valley will be held at S. Johnson’s Tuesday evening.
February 3	1886	Angood	Ed	Ed Angood hauled a load of boards containing 5098 feet from Mills to Harrison Valley.
February 3	1886	Hawks	Mr. Alonzo	Mr. Alonzo Hawks is quite ill at the home of his brother-in-law, A. Smith’s at Mills.
February 11	1886	Rooks	Mr. Lyman H.	MARRIED: At the M. E. Parsonage at Whitesville, N. Y. Feb. 11, 1886, by Rev. S. D. Pickett, Mr. Lyman H. Rooks of Harrison, Pa. and Miss Flora Stillman of Lewisville, Pa.
February 11	1886	Stillman	Miss Flora	MARRIED: At the M. E. Parsonage at Whitesville, N. Y. Feb. 11, 1886, by Rev. S. D. Pickett, Mr. Lyman H. Rooks of Harrison, Pa. and Miss Flora Stillman of Lewisville, Pa.
February 28	1886	Gill	William	DIED: At White’s Corners, Pa Feb. 28, 1886, in the 88^th year of his age, Mr. William Gill. At his home on the North Fork, Pa., Sunday, Feb. 28^th, 1886 of consumption, Mr. William Warner. Mr. Warner was an old resident and one of the best neighbors and most conscientious Christian to be found anywhere.
March 24	1886	Dennis	Mrs. Phebe	Mrs. Phebe Dennis of Harrison who has been in poor health since breaking her arm last fall, is confined to her bed and considered in critical condition.
April 21	1886			The side walk from Mills to Harrison Valley is well started and will be a great convenience in muddy times.
April 21	1886	Johnson	Mr. and Mrs. J. B.	Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Johnson, and their daughters, Mrs. F. C. Neal and Mrs. Dell Hawks with their children, who have been in Tennessee during the past winter, have returned to their homes in Harrison.
April 21	1886	Dennis	William	DIED: in Harrison Twp., Apr. 8, 1886 of dropsy, William Dennis in the 86^th year of his age.
April 21	1886	Stedman	Mr. E. O.	MARRIED: At the M. E. parsonage, Whitesville, N. Y., by Rev. S. D. Pickett, Mr. E. O. Stedman of Harrison and Miss Ettie Whitehead of Summit City, Pa.
April 21	1886	Whitehead	Miss. Ettie	MARRIED: At the M. E. parsonage, Whitesville, N. Y., by Rev. S. D. Pickett, Mr. E. O. Stedman of Harrison and Miss Ettie Whitehead of Summit City, Pa.
May 12	1886	Moshier	Johnnie	White’s Corners: Johnnie Moshier and wife have gone to housekeeping in the Farnum house near the cheese factory.
May 12	1886	Edwards	S. and G.	S. and G. Edwards have been moving a barn for Leroy Smith.
May 12	1886	Smith	Leroy	S. and G. Edwards have been moving a barn for Leroy Smith.
May 12	1886	Warren	Rev.	The subject of Rev. Warren’s next sermon at White’s Corners is “The Inspiration of the Bible.”
May 12	1886			There will be two new newspapers started in the county soon. One at Shingle House by the Sharon Publishing Co., and another Democratic paper at Coudersport to be published in the office of Butterworth and Baker.
May 12	1886	Ross	Miss Anna	Miss Anna Ross is teaching her first term of school at White’s Corners
June 10	1886	Gilbert	Mr. T. J.	Mr. T. J. Gilbert has just completed the decoration of the Methodist Church at Harrison Valley. He informs us that the funds used to defray the expense were raised entirely by the ladies. He also requests to than the good people of Harrison, on his behalf, for the generous hospitality shown him while staying there. Mr. Gilbert is a painter and paper hanger of Coudersport.
July 2	1886	Stedman	Mr. David	MARRIED at Greenwood, N. Y. by Rev. John Segwalt, July 2, 1886, Mr. David Stedman and Miss Mary Coffin, both of North Fork, Pa.
July 2	1886	Coffin	Miss Mary	MARRIED at Greenwood, N. Y. by Rev. John Segwalt, July 2, 1886, Mr. David Stedman and Miss Mary Coffin, both of North Fork, Pa.
August 4	1886	Trask	Mr. Henry A.	MARRIED: At the Woodcock House, Whitesville, N. Y., Aug. 4, 1886 by Rev. S. D. Pickett, Mr. Henry A. Trask of Whitesville, N. Y. and Emma A. Howard of White’s Corners, Pa.
August 4	1886	Howard	Emma A.	MARRIED: At the Woodcock House, Whitesville, N. Y., Aug. 4, 1886 by Rev. S. D. Pickett, Mr. Henry A. Trask of Whitesville, N. Y. and Emma A. Howard of White’s Corners, Pa.
August 4	1886	Fox	Mrs. Gertie Minard	DIED: in Harrison of consumption, Mrs. Hertie Minard Fox, wife of George Fox age 19 years. Married only eight months.
August 4	1886	Fox	George	DIED: in Harrison of consumption, Mrs. Hertie Minard Fox, wife of George Fox age 19 years. Married only eight months.
August 19	1886	Tormey	Dennis	Dennis Tormey of H. V. went to N. Y. City where he has engaged to work as fireman on an elevated railroad.
August 19	1886	Smith	Rev. Charles	Harrison Valley is greatly excited over two remarkable faith cures. Rev. Charles Smith preached two sermons on the subject which has greatly aroused the interest of the inhabitants. The partied benefited by the cures are Miss Lissa Knight and Miss Cora Harrison; both were confirmed invalids, for whom the physicians said there was no hope. Through the solicitations of Rev. Smith and wife they were induced to try the effects of prayer. On Sunday, August 25, they attended church and are completely cured of their ailments.
August 19	1886	Knight	Miss Lissa	Harrison Valley is greatly excited over two remarkable faith cures. Rev. Charles Smith preached two sermons on the subject which has greatly aroused the interest of the inhabitants. The partied benefited by the cures are Miss Lissa Knight and Miss Cora Harrison; both were confirmed invalids, for whom the physicians said there was no hope. Through the solicitations of Rev. Smith and wife they were induced to try the effects of prayer. On Sunday, August 25, they attended church and are completely cured of their ailments.
August 19	1886	Harrison	Miss Cora	Harrison Valley is greatly excited over two remarkable faith cures. Rev. Charles Smith preached two sermons on the subject which has greatly aroused the interest of the inhabitants. The partied benefited by the cures are Miss Lissa Knight and Miss Cora Harrison; both were confirmed invalids, for whom the physicians said there was no hope. Through the solicitations of Rev. Smith and wife they were induced to try the effects of prayer. On Sunday, August 25, they attended church and are completely cured of their ailments.
September 2	1886	Snyder	O. H.	O. H. Snyder of North Fork has a new store completed and new goods moved in.
September 6	1886	Chapin	H. O.	Will be a donation at home of H. O. Chapin of White’s Corners, on Friday evening, Sept. 10, 1886 for benefit of Rev. J. C. Warren. Those who are acquainted with the host of the evening and his excellent wife will not be surprised to know that a large party and a good time are expected. The supper will be a feast of biscuit and honey. Also a donation at Mills, at home of Hubbard Harrison, Tuesday evening, Sept 14^th for benefit of Rev. Warren.
September 22	1886	Chapin	H. O.	The donation at O. H. Chapin’s was a success, nearly thirty dollars was raised. Tables were tastefully arranged and beautifully decorated with flowers; well supplied with good things to eat. The playing and singer were excellent.
September 22	1886	Austin	Adelbert	Adelbert Austin has moved from West Union to White’s Corners.
September 22	1886	Warner	W. H.	W. H. Warner and wife have commenced housekeeping over Mr. Warner’s store.
September 22	1886	Robinson	Mr. Burr	Mr. Burr Robinson has a new steamer for his thresher. The farmers and their wives are delighted at the short stay he makes among them.
October 6	1886	McCutcheon	Amanso	Amanso McCutcheon is building a barn for Lewis White.
October 6	1886	White	Lewis	Amanso McCutcheon is building a barn for Lewis White.
October 6	1886			The new stage route from Whiteville to Harrison Valley is driven daily.
October 6	1886	Warren	Rev.	The new school house at Mills is nearly finished. Rev. Warren preached his farewell sermon in it and we have had Sunday School there twice.
October 6	1886			There will be a honey supper at the residence of Hubbard Harrison on Tuesday evening next. Proceeds to be devoted to buying a bell for the new school house.
October 6	1886	Swetland	C. A.	C. A. Swetland wife celebrated the fifth anniversary of their wedding on Sept. 28^th. They received silverware, a nice hanging lamp, a handsome set of dishes, and a gold banded tea and dinner set.
October 28	1886	Cottrell	Dr.	Dr. Cottrell, dentist, formerly of Whitesville, N. Y. moved into C. H. Doud’s new house at H. V. this week.
December 2	1886	Brooks	Mr.	W. C. Mr. Brooks with his portable mill is converting Homer Hurlburt’s timber into building material.
December 2	1886	Erway	A. J.	A. J. Erway entertained Ross Bowman and a Mr. White over night, and had a pleasant visit as a result of their horse tiring out by dragging a buggy through heavy snow.
December 2	1886	Barns	Mrs.	Mrs. Barns died on Friday after Thanksgiving, leaving her husband, little boy and mute father desolate; a home broken up and aged man left without his daughter or interpreter.
December 2	1886	Lamar	Charles	MARRIED at Whitesville M. E. Parsonage, Dec. 25, 1886, by Rev. S. D. Pickett, Charles Lamar and Cora D. White both of Harrison.
December 2	1886	White	Cora D.	MARRIED at Whitesville M. E. Parsonage, Dec. 25, 1886, by Rev. S. D. Pickett, Charles Lamar and Cora D. White both of Harrison.
December 2	1886	Rohrabacher vs. White		A law suit at Potter Brook: Rohrabacher vs. White for assault and battery was held here on Christmas Day. Adjourned to Tuesday of this week. Again adjourned till Jan. 8, 1887. Case of Commonwealth against White for assault and battery on the person of Brom Rochrabacher. Decided in favor of defendant after sharp altercation between attorneys which lasted till 9 P. M.
December 10	1886			A subordinate Lodge of the Equitable Aid Union was organized at Harrison Valley on Friday afternoon, Dec. 10^th, 1886, by A. R. Tubbs, D. S. P., of Farmer’s Valley, assisted by A Cady, D. S. P. of Lewisville, with the following officers elected and installed: Chancelor Mrs. L. R. Hurlburt Advocate Mrs. A. V. Harrison President Charles H. Doud Vice President Mrs. J. H. Harrison Auxiliary Mrs. Helen Dildine Secretary J. H. Harrison Treasurer W. L. Cottrell Accountant A. A. Rose Chaplain Rev. J. C. Warren Warden S. P. Chrisman Sentinel Mrs. W. L. Cottrell Watchman J. A. Neily Medical Examiner Dr. M. R. Pritchard Trustee A. V. Harrison Rep. to Grand Union J. H. Harrison Time of regular meeting every Saturday evening. Number of applications for charter: 62 Number initiated: 22
December 11	1886	Riley	John	John Riley is happy over the advent of a boy at his house.
December 11	1886	Harrison	J. H.	J. H. Harrison of the Regular Store, Harrison Valley advertised a special sale ladies’ wraps and dress goods as well as his general stock of merchandise.
December 11	1886	Badgero	F. P.	F. P. Badgero of Mills has a nice nine pound baby girl.
December 13	1886	Warner	W. H.	W. H. Warner, our worthy merchant and Postmaster has a fine stock of goods which he will sell at prices to suit customers. We understand the Salvation Army intends coming to White’s Corners when they get through work at Harrison Valley. This place has need of someone, as there is a great deal of good to be done, and perhaps they are just the ones to do it.
December 25	1886	Lebar	Mr. C. A	MARRIED: At the M. E. Parsonage in Whitesville, N. Y. Dec. 25, 1886, by Rev. S. D. Pickett, Mr. C. A. Lebar and Miss Cora D. White, both of Harrison Valley, Pa.
December 30	1886	Haynes	Mrs. Carrie	Mrs. Carrie Haynes of Harrison is visiting her sister, Mrs. W. J. Clark of Bingham.
December 30	1886	Clark	Mrs. W. J.	Mrs. Carrie Haynes of Harrison is visiting her sister, Mrs. W. J. Clark of Bingham.