DATE	YEAR	LAST NAME	FIRST NAME	CONTENTS
	1887			MEMORIAL SERVICES At Harrison Valley Committee of Arrangements: W. B. Brightman, H. N. Stone, G. W. Stevens, M. R. Swetland, D. D. Chapin. OFFICERS President of the Day J. W. Stevens Marshal Leroy Knight PROGRAMME FORENOON Procession will form at nine A.M. at the Baptist Church and go to White’s Corners Cemetery where memorial exercises will be observed as follows: Music Prayer, by Rev. J. C. Warren, Chaplain Dedication Services Benediction by Rev. Charles Smith. After which the procession will return to Harrison Valley. AFTERNOON Meet at Baptist Church at 1:30, P. M. Music Prayer by Rev. J. C. Warren Music Recitation Mrs. Orpha Chapin Declaration Archie Stevens Music Recitation Miss. Lissie Knight Recitation Miss. LaPette Doud Address Rev. S. L. Bovier Music Benediction by Rev. Charles Smith, after which the procession will form and visit Potter Brook Cemetery. CHRISTIAN CONVENTION There will be a Christian Convention at Harrison Valley, June 21, 22, 23. The first day the subject of Christian work will be considered; the second day, Divine Healing, and the third day, Christian Holiness. A cordial invitation extended to all. Lets Christian friends come with the spirit of our dear Master to pray fully consider the needs of our own souls and of those about us. Rev. C. Smith, Harrison Valley
January 12	1887	Burt	C. E.	Harrison Valley has a brass band of twelve, under the instruction of C. E. Burt. Mr. Roger Swetland is leader. We understand they are making excellent progress.
January 12	1887	Swetland	Mr. Roger	Harrison Valley has a brass band of twelve, under the instruction of C. E. Burt. Mr. Roger Swetland is leader. We understand they are making excellent progress.
January 12	1887	Parsonage	M. E.	MARRIED: At the M. E. Parsonage in Whitesville, N. Y. by Rev. S. D. Pickett, Mr. Josiah Brown of Harrison Valley and Miss Amelia Phillips of Wellsville, N. Y.
January 12	1887	Chrisman	Mrs. Sophia Adelia	Mrs. Sophia Adelia Chrisman, wife of Safford Chrisman and daughter of Henry Judd, in the 36^th yr. of her age. Funeral in Baptist Church, conducted by Rev. Charles Smith, Rev. Thomas and Warren assisting. She received her education at Knoxville Academy, and was a successful teacher. Was a member of the Spring Mills Baptist Church. (S. P. Chrisman lived in Mills).
January 22	1887	Bartoo	Mr. Smith	MARRIED: At Whitesville, at M. E. Parsonage, Jan. 22, 1887, Mr. Smith Bartoo of Mills and Miss Rosa M. Baker of West Union, N. Y.
January 22	1887	Baker	Miss Rosa M.	MARRIED: At Whitesville, at M. E. Parsonage, Jan. 22, 1887, Mr. Smith Bartoo of Mills and Miss Rosa M. Baker of West Union, N. Y.
January 26	1887	Hulse	Horton	White’s Corners: Horton Hulse carries the mail from this place to Westfield.
January 26	1887	Warren	Rev. J.	Rev. J. Warren, assisted by some of the members of Immanuel’s Band, lately organized in Harrison Valley is holding a series of revival meetings here. There seems to be a lively interest in the meetings and we hope much good may be done.
January 26	1887	Outman	Miss Annie	Miss Annie Outman is boarding at S. J. Stetson’s and attending school here.
January 26	1887	Stetson	S. J.	Miss Annie Outman is boarding at S. J. Stetson’s and attending school here.
January 28	1887			Evening service commenced at White’s Corners. School house Jan. 1^st Elder Warren announced he has a large congregation the first evening, but not so many on following evenings. Strange that a tambourine will attract more that a sound sermon. The lively and stirring tunes sung, perhaps, contribute more than any thing else.
February 10	1887	Kibbe	T. J.	The pension of T. J. Kibbe of H. V. has been increased from $2 to $6 a month.
February 10	1887	Elder	Andrew	Andrew Elder’s little boy is sick with pneumonia.
February 10	1887			Marriage of our old neighbors, uncle Rueben and aunt Becky.
February 10	1887			Revival meetings at White’s Corners school house by Elder Warren, assisted by two or three new converts from H. V. closed Mon. eve. Most of our young people here have been converted and several middle aged persons, who never before seemed personally concerned about religion, have started to lead new lives. Neighbors who had been at variance mutually asked forgiveness and are clasping hands.
February 17	1887			Grant revival of religion at Potter Brook. Work carried on by Rev. Charles Smith, assisted by William Kent and Arch Stevens of Harrison Valley.
February 23	1887			White’s Corners: The meetings held by the Salvation boys resulted in a great deal of good many persons converted and backsliders proclaimed. We think White’s Corners is destined to see better times both spiritually and socially. The donation held at J. S. Haynes’ for Rev. Warren, more than paid the pastor’s claims at this place.
February 23	1887	Hart	Dell	Dell Hart is the happy father of a boy.
February 23	1887	Ormay	Mrs.	Mrs. Ormay died quite suddenly on the morning of the 12^th. Funeral at the residence, Rev. Warren.
February 23	1887	Johnson	MRs.	Mrs. Johnson, an old lady, nearly eighty years old, died on the morning of the 16^th, and on the evening of the same day, her little grandson, Leroy Farnum, died. Funerals of both held at White’s Corner school house, Thursday. Sermon by Rev. C. Smith of Harrison Valley. (This was the funeral held on Feb. 17, 1887, when Mrs. Erma Monroe closed school for the service.)
February 23	1887	Farnum	Leroy	Mrs. Johnson, an old lady, nearly eighty years old, died on the morning of the 16^th, and on the evening of the same day, her little grandson, Leroy Farnum, died. Funerals of both held at White’s Corner school house, Thursday. Sermon by Rev. C. Smith of Harrison Valley. (This was the funeral held on Feb. 17, 1887, when Mrs. Erma Monroe closed school for the service.)
February 24	1887	Phillips	E. B.	E. B. Phillips of Phillips Station has rented his store to W. H. Cooper to take possession the middle of March.
March 23	1887			A three days Faith Convention will be held at Harrison Valley, June 21, 22, and 23, 1887. All are cordially invited. Further particulars can be has by addressing Rev. Charles Smith. Harrison Valley, Pa.
March 23	1887	Hawks	Mrs. Alonzo	Mrs. Alonzo Hawks of Mills, died Saturday of last week.
March 23	1887	Stevens	Frank W.	MARRIED at Harrison Valley, Pa. Mar. 21, 1887, by Rev. S. L. Bovier, Frank W. Stevens and Miss Anna Ross both of Harrison Valley.
March 30	1887	Harrison	Mr. J. H.	Mr. J. H. Harrison of Harrison Valley has sold his stock of general merchandise to William and Robinson.
April 12	1887	Potter	Mr. James O.	Mr. James O. Potter of Ulysses, who is employed in the tannery at Harrison Valley, will move his family to that place about the first of May.
April 20	1887	Dennis	L. H.	L. H. Dennis of Harrison, purchased last week of Benj. Johnson seventy two acres of land situated on the Dennis Hill Road about one and a half miles from Mills.
April 20	1887			Eggs are worth twelve cents a dozen at our stores.
May 4	1887	Harris	Miss May	Mills: Miss May Harris of Whiteville is visiting her sister, Mrs. T. C. Quick of this place.
May 4	1887	Quick	Mrs. T. C.	Mills: Miss May Harris of Whiteville is visiting her sister, Mrs. T. C. Quick of this place.
May 4	1887	Apgar	L. J.	L. J. Apgar has rented the ground floor of the Bartoo store for a dwelling house.
May 4	1887	Stanton, Crandall and Company		About 50,000 feet of lumber was sawed at the mill of Stanton, Crandall and Company last Saturday.
May 5	1887	White	Miles	Miles White of Coudersport a son of Dr. Alexander White once of White’s Corners died May 5^th, 1887.
May 5	1887	White	Dr. Alexander	Miles White of Coudersport a son of Dr. Alexander White once of White’s Corners died May 5^th, 1887.
May 11	1887	Harrison	J. H.	The store of J. H. Harrison is being repaired throughout, filled with new goods and run by a new firm, Haskell and Schweitzer.
May 11	1887	Hubbard	Mr.	Among the new houses being built are those of Mr. Hubbard, Mr. Lebar and Mr. Burtis.
May 11	1887	Lebar	Mr.	Among the new houses being built are those of Mr. Hubbard, Mr. Lebar and Mr. Burtis.
May 11	1887	Burtis	Mr.	Among the new houses being built are those of Mr. Hubbard, Mr. Lebar and Mr. Burtis.
May 11	1887	Doud	Charles	Charles Doud has bought a lot of Mr. Stone on North Avenue where he intends building a house.
May 11	1887	Whitney	Miss Clara	Miss Clara Whitney of Mills is teaching on the State Road.
May 11	1887	White	Lewis	Monday evening or Tuesday, May 2^nd or 3^rd either at Harrison Valley or on the road to Coudersport or at the latter place, a pocket book was lost containing $35 in money and several notes were one against F. E. Simmer of White’s Corners, Pa., for $250.00; one against H. O. Chapin of White’s Corners for $140.00, one against Hamilton White of Harrison Valley for $48, and some smaller ones, all payable to Lewis White. A liberal reward will be paid for the return of the pocket book and contents. Lewis White, White’s Corners, Pa.
May 11	1887	Excelsior Cheese Factory		Excelsior Cheese Factory receiving about 9,000 lbs. of milk a day; making sixteen cheeses. Sells from 12 ½ to 13 ½ cents per pound. Frank Zimmer and Haynes are the salesmen.
May 25	1887	Leach	John	John Leach has bought fifteen acres of land from Henry Hurlburt for a home.
June 22	1887	Moore	A. R.	A. R. Moore is the popular landlord of the Harrison Valley House.
June 29	1887	Smith	Mrs. Leroy	White’s Corners: Mrs. Leroy Smith inhaled gas and had her teeth extracted last week. Mrs. Smith has suffered a long time with the tooth ache. She gives Dentist Cottrell of Harrison Valley praise of being a first class workman.
June 29	1887			Whites Corners has not been in a s good a condition religiously for a great many years.
July 2	1887	Begell	Mr. Frank	Harrison Valley: Mr. Frank Begell has his house nearly ready for the masons.
July 2	1887	Burtis	Dell	Dell Burtis’ new house is enclosed.
July 2	1887	Hurlburt	George	George Hurlburt has the new lumber on the ground for a new house.
July 2	1887			The M. E. Church is going to build a parsonage soon.
July 2	1887	Doud	C. H.	C. H. Doud is enlarging his store by building on about twenty feet in front and raising the roof sufficient to make a fine hall which is much needed in this place.
July 2	1887	Stevens	J.W. and George	J. W. and George Stevens returned from their excursion to Gettysburg.
July 18	1887			Faith Convention to be held three days at Harrison Valley. Many came from a distance. Seventy five testified to being healed by prayer. Fifty presented requests for prayer some of whom have been heard from and have been entirely healed. On the last day over eighty persons went forward as seekers after Christian Holiness. Another Convention appointed at Elkland, Sept. 6^th and 7^th. Yours truly, Chas. Smith
July 27	1887	Harrison	J. H.	J. H. Harrison of Coudersport, traveling salesman for Dr. Carey and Sons, was in Lewisville today.
July 27	1887			A pleasure excursion to Watkins Glen, under the management of the Harrison Valley Cornet Band, will leave Thursday, Aug. 4^th at 6:45, A. M. and arrive on return trip at Harrison Valley at 8:40, P.M.
August 4	1887			The Methodists will build a parsonage soon.
August 4	1887	Rossiter	George C	DIED: At the home of his daughter, Mrs. George Hulburt, aged 85 years. Moved to Millport in 1837 where he engaged in lumbering. In 1840 moved to Sweden and in 1847 to Hebron where he lived until old age when he came to make his home with his daughter.
August 4	1887	Hurlburt	Mrs. George	DIED: At the home of his daughter, Mrs. George Hulburt, aged 85 years. Moved to Millport in 1837 where he engaged in lumbering. In 1840 moved to Sweden and in 1847 to Hebron where he lived until old age when he came to make his home with his daughter.
August 24	1887			There will be a grand opening ball at the Harrison Valley Opera House, Sept. 2^nd, 1887. The new Opera House is the finest in that vicinity and the management are making great preparations for a splendid time. Supper will be served at the Harrison Valley House. Music the best that can be obtained. Bill $1.50.
September 14	1887	Burtis	Mrs. Cynthia	Mrs. Cynthia Burtis, a former resident of White’s Corners, was buried at that place. She died at the home of J. J. White of Harrison Valley.
September 28	1887	Stevens	William	MARRIED at Woodhull, N. Y. Sept. 28, 1887, by Rev. S. H. Moon, Wm. Stevens and Miss Anna Gray both of Harrison Valley.
September 28	1887	Gray	Miss Anna	MARRIED at Woodhull, N. Y. Sept. 28, 1887, by Rev. S. H. Moon, Wm. Stevens and Miss Anna Gray both of Harrison Valley.
November 2	1887	Thompson	Isaac	On Cot. 22, 1887 there was a family gathering if the descendants of Isaac Thompson at the house of J. A. Smith of Mills, the occasion being a surprise birthday visit of Mrs. Emily Smith, daughter of Isaac Thompson.
November 2	1887	Smith	J. A.	On Cot. 22, 1887 there was a family gathering if the descendants of Isaac Thompson at the house of J. A. Smith of Mills, the occasion being a surprise birthday visit of Mrs. Emily Smith, daughter of Isaac Thompson.
November 2	1887	Smith	Mrs. Emily	On Cot. 22, 1887 there was a family gathering if the descendants of Isaac Thompson at the house of J. A. Smith of Mills, the occasion being a surprise birthday visit of Mrs. Emily Smith, daughter of Isaac Thompson.
November 2	1887			The Baptist Church is undergoing extensive repairs.
November 2	1887	Daniels	Fred	Fred Daniels, a son of Hod. S. Daniels was killed by the cars last Friday afternoon. Was Coupling cars when his foot caught in a crevice between a plank and the rail. The engine was only a few feet away and could not stop. He fell on his face and was crushed by the wheels. Lived about four hours, but was unconscious. Remains taken to Lawrenceville by special train on Sunday for burial. Was eighteen years of age. Father is conductor on the road.
November 2	1887	Daniels	Hod. S.	Fred Daniels, a son of Hod. S. Daniels was killed by the cars last Friday afternoon. Was Coupling cars when his foot caught in a crevice between a plank and the rail. The engine was only a few feet away and could not stop. He fell on his face and was crushed by the wheels. Lived about four hours, but was unconscious. Remains taken to Lawrenceville by special train on Sunday for burial. Was eighteen years of age. Father is conductor on the road.
November 2	1887	Harrison	Mr. J. H.	Mr. J. H. Harrison will open a dress making shop in the Doud Black.
November 2	1887	Stevens	Leslie	Leslie Stevens is at Elmira Business College fitting himself for the mercantile business.
November 2	1887	Moore	Mr.	Our hotel is to change hands in a few days. Mr. Moore will retire and Mr. Corey of Ulysses will take his place.
November 2	1887	Corey	Mr.	Our hotel is to change hands in a few days. Mr. Moore will retire and Mr. Corey of Ulysses will take his place.
November 2	1887	Lebar	Jack	Jack Lebar has been making extensive improvements on his house.
November 24	1887	Bowman	Hon. Charles O.	Hon. Charles O. Bowman of Corry, Pa. died suddenly last Monday. Had many relatives and a host of friends in this section. He delivered Fourth of July Oration at Harrison Valley last summer.
December 7	1887	Judd	C. R.	C. R. Judd who moved to Harrison valley some time ago and started a jewelry store, has a fine stock of goods and is doing a good business.
December 7	1887	Begell	B. F.	The Harrison Valley grist mill with B. F. Begell as owner, is now running full blast and gives the best of satisfaction to all who patronize it.
December 7	1887			A number of new houses have been built at Mills.
December 7	1887	English	Mrs.	A fine residence for Mrs. English and two cottages on Main Street by Walter and Swetland, which are either for rent or sale.
December 14	1887	Johnson	Vine	Vine Johnson is preparing to built on his lot on Main Street.
December 14	1887	Williams	Charles	Charles Williams is doing the painting and papering on the Baptist Church.
December 14	1887	Harrison	Mr. Fred	Mr. Fred Harrison has nearly completed his new house.
December 14	1887	Havens	Eugene	At the Red Sky Show last night evening, Eugene Havens took the prize for being the homeliest man.
December 14	1887	Gray	Mr. Robert	Mr. Robert Gray has sold his house and lot to Dr. Prichard and moved to Jackson Twp. Tioga Co.
December 15	1887	Grantier	Miss Elnora	On Friday, Dec. 2^nd, Miss Elnora Grantier was married to Mr. E. H. Mason of Knoxville.
December 15	1887	Mason	E. H.	On Friday, Dec. 2^nd, Miss Elnora Grantier was married to Mr. E. H. Mason of Knoxville.
December 15	1887	Gill	John N	John N. Gill of White’s Corners was visiting friends in Brookfield last week. His brother-in-law, Mr. Hober, has returned from Tennessee with glowing accounts of the salubrious climate, fertility of soil and the many advantages of the state generally. He purchased a farm near Jackson, Tenn. To which he will remove in early spring.
December 15	1887	Zimmer	Lulu	Frank Zimmer’s little girl, Lulu, is very sick with inflammation of the lungs.
December 15	1887	Zimmer	Frank	Frank Zimmer’s little girl, Lulu, is very sick with inflammation of the lungs.
December 15	1887	Chapin	H. O.	H. O. Chapin has purchased the Leonard Simmons farm and sold the same to Frank Bess.
December 15	1887	Bess	Frank	H. O. Chapin has purchased the Leonard Simmons farm and sold the same to Frank Bess.
December 15	1887	Simmons	Leonard	H. O. Chapin has purchased the Leonard Simmons farm and sold the same to Frank Bess.