DATE

YEAR

LAST NAME

FIRST NAME

CONTENTS

 

1890

Mullaney

Rev. James J.

REV. JAMES J. MULLANEY

            In the spring of 1889 a young Baptist minister, James J. Mullaney, came to Harrison Valley from East Cameron, Steuben Co., N. Y., and was given charge of the church.  During his first year there he had a slander suit against parties where he came from and was beaten.  His conduct at Harrison Valley also gave rise to grave criticism before his year was up, but he retained friends enough to secure his election for another year.  But his evil ways developed so rapidly that charges of gross immorality were soon brought against him and in June of 1890 his case was brought before the church for trial.  The reverend rascal did not wait for the results but fled before the trial.  One of the charges against him was taking a girl named Jones of Potter Brook to Knoxville where he registered as J. W. Smith and wife and stayed all night.  Several other charges were made against him serious enough to send him to the penitentiary if proved.

            From Harrison Valley Mullaney went to Ithaca and from there to Washington, D. C.  From Washington he went to West Virginia were he began preaching again, but was soon expelled from the church.  He located next at Connellsville in the south west part of the state, where he was given charge of the Baptist church.  He was soon in trouble there and the congregation divided, one faction taking Mullaney’s part, the other locking the church against him.  The matter was taken into court, the supporters of Mullaney demanding that the church be opened for service.

            Meantime Mullaney’s record was locked up and the Harrison Valley scandal referred to him from the following item which appeared in the “Examiner”, the leading Baptist paper in the United States, under date of August 14, 1890:

            “The young man writing himself James J. Mullaney (he is a licentiate) who was acting pastor of the Baptist church at Harrison Valley, Pa., was proved guilty of gross immorality and expelled from the church the 19th of July.  Any church with which he may seek pastoral relations can learn the particulars by addressing M. R. Swetland, clerk, Harrison Valley, Pa.

            A dispatch sent to Harrison Valley resulted in Mr. D. D. Chapin going down to Connellsville where he met and at once recognized Rev. Mullaney.  But Mullaney denied ever having seen him, though he turned pale and sweated like a beaver while Mr. Chapin was giving his evidence.  This was on February 13th, March 19th, Massrs. D. J. Stone, McKinney Erway, J. G. Carr, all of Harrison Valley, and Rev. H. T. Allen, a former pastor at the Valley, but now of Peckville, Pa., appeared at Connellsville and confronted Mullaney.  He still denied all knowledge of them and of Harrison Valley.  The men were astounded at Mullaney’s nerve and Mr. Erway was especially grieved because the preacher has or seemed to have no recollection of owing him, Erway, $25 for board.

            Mullaney has since been arrested in a charge of perjury and has given bail of $500 to answer to the charge at the June term.  It is said that twenty five citizens from Harrison Valley will go to Fayette county to help prove the identity of Rev. Mullaney. 

            The Rev. gentleman declared it is a case of mistaken identity.  By the aid of a man and women who claim to keep a boarding house in Washington he shows that he was boarding with them when it is alleged that he was at Harrison Valley.  If the man is not an imposter the case is indeed singular.  If he is he deserves the severest force of the law.

 

January 22

1890

Leonard

James

James Leonard of Harrison Valley is ill.

January 22

1890

Leonard

Ed

Ed Leonard has entered into partnership with Fred Harrison

January 22

1890

Harrison

Fred

Ed Leonard has entered into partnership with Fred Harrison

January 23

1890

Bugsbee

Mr.

A child of Mr. Bugsbee of White’s Corner was severely scolded last Friday and died Saturday.  Age three years.

January 23

1890

Potter

James O.

On the evening of Jan. 17th, 1890 the young people of H.V. made a surprise party at home of James O. Potter of Elmer, it being his daughter Matie’s 20th birthday. 

January 29

1890

Houses for Sale

 

For Sale:  House and half acre lot on Main Street, next to J. W. Stevens’ residence. C. E. Havens, Harrison Valley

January 29

1890

Swetland

Miss Kittie

Miss Kittie Swetland who is attending school at Woodhull spent Sunday with her parents.

January 29

1890

Arnold

Mr. & Mrs. Will

Mr. and Mrs. Will Arnold have moved hack from Elmira and are living with Mrs. Arnold’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. White.

January 29

1890

White

Mr. & Mrs. J. J.

Mr. and Mrs. Will Arnold have moved hack from Elmira and are living with Mrs. Arnold’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. White.

January 30

1890

Smith

Rev. Chas.

We understand the Rev. Chas. Smith has put his house in order for the new Mrs. Smith.

February 5

1890

Kelt

Mr. and Mrs. Will

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Will Kelts, a boy.

February 5

1890

Neily

A. J.

A. J. Neily has traded his house and lot in town for Mrs. James Harrison’s farm at Elmer.

February 5

1890

Harrison

Mrs. James

A. J. Neily has traded his house and lot in town for Mrs. James Harrison’s farm at Elmer.

February 5

1890

Smith

Rev. Chas.

Rev. Chas. Smith and wife have returned from Millerton and are living in their home on Main Street. 

February 5

1890

Hurlburt

Mrs. D

Mrs. D. Hurlburt died at the home of her son-in-law Norman C. Dexter, in Wellsville Feb. 3rd.

February 5

1890

Dexter

Norman C

Mrs. D. Hurlburt died at the home of her son-in-law Norman C. Dexter, in Wellsville Feb. 3rd.

February 5

1890

 

 

Several are ill with grip.

February 5

1890

Hurlburt

Dillah

Funeral services of Mrs. Dillah Hurlburt, who died at Wellsville, were held at the residence of Henry Hurlburt. Rev. James Mullaney officiated.

February 8

1890

Bowman

Miss Sarah R.

Miss Sarah E. Bowman took the train from H. V. last Monday, Feb. 3rd on route to Dickinson, Tenn.  She goes to find a more healthful climate.

February 8

1890

Hurlburt

Dillah

Dillah Hurlburt was buried Wednesday in the Hurlburt Cemetery.  Resided for more than thirty years in Harrison Township.

February 20

1890

Erway

Mrs. Charles

Mrs. Charles Erway and daughter, Matie are guest ay the Erway house.

February 26

1890

Dildine

Daisy

The friends of Daisy Dildine made her surprise party on her birthday the 19th.  She was presented with a handsome chair.

February 26

1890

Neal

Mr.

Mr. Neal and Mrs. Amanda Heath were married Sunday morning by Rev. W. S. Crandall.

February 26

1890

Heath

Mrs. Amanda

Mr. Neal and Mrs. Amanda Heath were married Sunday morning by Rev. W. S. Crandall

March 5

1890

Harrison

Mrs. and Mrs. J. H.

Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Harrison and children, Allie and Artie returned to their homes in Elmira Thursday.

March 5

1890

Stevens

Arch

Arch Stevens and Stella Shaw gave a Mush and Milk supper Wed. evening in honor of Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Harrison.

March 5

1890

Shaw

Stella

Arch Stevens and Stella Shaw gave a Mush and Milk supper Wed. evening in honor of Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Harrison.

March 5

1890

Harrison

Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Harrison

Arch Stevens and Stella Shaw gave a Mush and Milk supper Wed. evening in honor of Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Harrison.

March 5

1890

The Bachelor’s Club

 

The Bachelor’s Club gave a supper at Erway Hotel Monday evening in honor of Arthur B. Cray of Hornellsville.  Oysters were served at 10:30 after which the gentlemen adjourned to the parlor and music was furnished by the company.  Mr. A. J. Clark sang a fine solo and so did Joe Coulston (who is teaching at Mills).

March 5

1890

Cray

Arthur B.

The Bachelor’s Club gave a supper at Erway Hotel Monday evening in honor of Arthur B. Cray of Hornellsville.  Oysters were served at 10:30 after which the gentlemen adjourned to the parlor and music was furnished by the company.  Mr. A. J. Clark sang a fine solo and so did Joe Coulston (who is teaching at Mills).

March 5

1890

Clark

A. J.

The Bachelor’s Club gave a supper at Erway Hotel Monday evening in honor of Arthur B. Cray of Hornellsville.  Oysters were served at 10:30 after which the gentlemen adjourned to the parlor and music was furnished by the company.  Mr. A. J. Clark sang a fine solo and so did Joe Coulston (who is teaching at Mills).

March 5

1890

Coulston

Joe

The Bachelor’s Club gave a supper at Erway Hotel Monday evening in honor of Arthur B. Cray of Hornellsville.  Oysters were served at 10:30 after which the gentlemen adjourned to the parlor and music was furnished by the company.  Mr. A. J. Clark sang a fine solo and so did Joe Coulston (who is teaching at Mills).

March 19

1890

Elder

A. P.

A. P. Elder has moved from White’s Corner to North Fork.

March 19

1890

Brown

Marcuis

Marcius Brown has moved from Lewisville to White’s Corner.

March 19

1890

Rohrabacher

“Brom”

Many people will regret to learn of the death of “Brom” Rohrabacher which occurred at his home near Gaines, at Lick Run.  He was in his 73rd year.  In his younger days he enjoyed a reputation for his prowess and pugilistic activities.  He was a peaceable man and of a most genital nature, but one to be feared when aroused.  Many anecdotes are told of his great strength and on more than one occasion has put to rout a whole roomful of assailants in the lumber camps, of the Pine Creek region.  Many a body row came to a sudden end when Brom stepped in and commanded peace.  And many a man had reason to rue it when he failed to obey.  His goodness of heart and generosity were well known to all of his acquaintances.

April 2

1890

 

 

Stanton and Shaff are putting logs to their mill at Mills on mud boats.  They intend to truck in one or two millions feet this summer.

April 9

1890

Scoville

Gilbert

Last Thursday Gilbert Scoville of Harrison was attending the funeral of his brother Almon at Andrew’s Settlement.  As the friends and relatives were passing out of the church, Mr. Scotville said, “Well, they are taking Almon away to buy him.  As he finished speaking he fell to the floor and died instantly.  It was a singular coincidence and made a strong impression on those present.

April 9

1890

Scoville

Almon

Last Thursday Gilbert Scoville of Harrison was attending the funeral of his brother Almon at Andrew’s Settlement.  As the friends and relatives were passing out of the church, Mr. Scotville said, “Well, they are taking Almon away to buy him.  As he finished speaking he fell to the floor and died instantly.  It was a singular coincidence and made a strong impression on those present.

April 9

1890

Traver

Mrs.

Easter was observed in the M. E. church last Sunday.  Through the kindness of Mrs. Traver and Miss Doud, the church was tastefully decorated with flowers and plants.

April 9

1890

Doud

Miss

Easter was observed in the M. E. church last Sunday.  Through the kindness of Mrs. Traver and Miss Doud, the church was tastefully decorated with flowers and plants.

April 9

1890

Smith

Rev. Chas.

The Rev. Chas. Smith preacher in the absence of the pastor.  This church was never in a more prosperous condition, due in great measure to the through earnest work of the pastor, Rev. Wm. S. Crandall.

April 9

1890

Crandall

Rev. William S.

The Rev. Chas. Smith preacher in the absence of the pastor.  This church was never in a more prosperous condition, due in great measure to the through earnest work of the pastor, Rev. Wm. S. Crandall.

April 16

1890

Crowl

P. E.

P. E. Crowl of Mills has gone to Galeton to work the coming season.

April 16

1890

Chapin

D. D.

D. D. Chapin started Monday for his southern trip.

April 16

1890

Begell

Mrs. Lottie

Mrs. Lottie Begell entertained the Ladies’ aid at her home on Church Street on Friday evening.

April 23

1890

Stone

H.

H. Stone of Harrison Valley has been granted a pension of $11 a month.

April 23

1890

Stevens

J. W.

J. W. Stevens an increase from $4 to $17 (on his pension)

April 30

1890

Harrison

Hubbard

Hubbard Harrison, an old and respected citizen of Harrison, died of pneumonia Apr. 28th and was buried today.

April 30

1890

Chrisman

Mrs. S. P.

Mrs. S. P. Chrisman and Miss Fannie Breese of Harrison Valley have a new millinery ad this week.

April 30

1890

Breese

Miss Fannie

Mrs. S. P. Chrisman and Miss Fannie Breese of Harrison Valley have a new millinery ad this week.

April 30

1890

Graham

Lorenzo

Lorenzo Graham and Miss Lavina Hart of Bingham were married Apr. 24th.

April 30

1890

Hart

Lavina

Lorenzo Graham and Miss Lavina Hart of Bingham were married Apr. 24th.

April 30

1890

Edwards

Emery

Married at the Jones Hotel in Whitesville, N. Y. Apr. 27th, 1890, by Rev Thos Perry, Mr. Emery Edwards of Harrison Valley and Miss Edith Stetson of White’s Corners.

April 30

1890

Stetson

Miss Edith

Married at the Jones Hotel in Whitesville, N. Y. Apr. 27th, 1890, by Rev Thos Perry, Mr. Emery Edwards of Harrison Valley and Miss Edith Stetson of White’s Corners.

April 30

1890

Judd

Mr. and Mrs. Beverly

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Beverly Judd, Apr. 28th a son.

May 12

1890

Hurlburt

Henry

Henry Hurlburt for many years a resident of Harrison Twp., died Mon. May 12, 1890 at his home and was buried on his farm the place having previously selected by himself.  Married to Abigail Rockwell Sept. 2, 1840.  Came to Potter Co. in 1854, settling in town of Harrison.  Has spent entire time on his farm at Mills except three years’ residence in Harrison Valley.  Eleven children born.  Eight living.  Wife died three years ago. Largely through his efforts a new edifice was built at the “Valley” in which union service were held until 1881 when the Methodists thought best to build for themselves.

May 12

1890

Rockwell

Abigail

Henry Hurlburt for many years a resident of Harrison Twp., died Mon. May 12, 1890 at his home and was buried on his farm the place having previously selected by himself.  Married to Abigail Rockwell Sept. 2, 1840.  Came to Potter Co. in 1854, settling in town of Harrison.  Has spent entire time on his farm at Mills except three years’ residence in Harrison Valley.  Eleven children born.  Eight living.  Wife died three years ago. Largely through his efforts a new edifice was built at the “Valley” in which union service were held until 1881 when the Methodists thought best to build for themselves.

May 12

1890

Ross

A. A.

A. A. Ross of Harrison Valley has recently patented a wagon brake.

June 18

1890

Carpenter

Charles S.

Charles S. Carpenter of Harrison Valley keeps a fine stock of horse furnishing goods.

June 18

1890

 

 

The rights are being secured for a railroad from Harrison Valley to Mills.

June 18

1890

Monroe

Mrs.

June 18, 1890 at the home of Mrs. Monroe, her granddaughter, Miss Ina Ives married to Mr. Arnold Clark of Aurora. Rev. T. L. Perry of Whitesville.  Miss LaPette Doud, bridesmaid, E. Roy Gustin, best man.

June 18

1890

Ives

Miss Ina

June 18, 1890 at the home of Mrs. Monroe, her granddaughter, Miss Ina Ives married to Mr. Arnold Clark of Aurora. Rev. T. L. Perry of Whitesville. Miss LaPette Doud, bridesmaid, E. Roy Gustin, best man.

June 18

190

Clark

Arnold

June 18, 1890 at the home of Mrs. Monroe, her granddaughter, Miss Ina Ives married to Mr. Arnold Clark of Aurora. Rev. T. L. Perry of Whitesville. Miss LaPette Doud, bridesmaid, E. Roy Gustin, best man.

June 25

1890

Harrison

Mr. and Mrs. F. L.

Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Harrison, Mr. and Mrs. Will Bullock, and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Clark have gone to Cross Fork for a week’s fishing.

June 25

1890

Bullock

Mr. and Mrs. Will

Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Harrison, Mr. and Mrs. Will Bullock, and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Clark have gone to Cross Fork for a week’s fishing.

June 25

1890

Clark

Mrs. Henry

Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Harrison, Mr. and Mrs. Will Bullock, and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Clark have gone to Cross Fork for a week’s fishing.

June 25

1890

Englis

James

James Englis preparing to build a handsome residence at Mills.

June 25

1890

Howe

T. C.

T. C. Howe of Keech and Miss May Stevens of White’s Corners were married at Coudersport June 25, 1890.

June 25

1890

Stevens

Miss May

T. C. Howe of Keech and Miss May Stevens of White’s Corners were married at Coudersport June 25, 1890.

June 25

1890

Cummings

Ray

Ray Cummings is building a fine house on his farm below Mills.

July 23

1890

Mullaney

Rev. James J.

Rev. James J. Mullaney has left Harrison Valley without his church trial, which we understand was to be held Saturday.  The reverend gentleman asserts his innocence of the charges made against him, but the manner of his going away is not calculated to strengthen a belief in his assertions.

July 23

1890

Harrison

A. B.

A. B. Harrison has been granted an increase of pension.

August 5

1891

Allen

Rev. H. T.

Rev. H. T. Allen, Baptist minister of Harrison Valley, preached at Mills Sunday. 

August 5

1891

Russel

Myrtie

Myrtie, youngest daughter of C. C. Russel of Marsh Creek, burned to death.  Clothing caught from stove on July 24th.  Died next day. Thirteen months.

August 5

1891

Stevens

Arch

Arch Stevens and bride are keeping house in neat residence opposite the sash and blind factory.

August 14

1890

Doud

Mrs. C. H.

Mrs. C. H. Doud is visiting her sister, Mrs. E. M. Perkins of Virgil, N. Y.

August 14

1890

Perkins

Mrs. E. M.

Mrs. C. H. Doud is visiting her sister, Mrs. E. M. Perkins of Virgil, N. Y.

August 26

1891

Gerow

B. A.

B. A. Gerow will soon resign his position as landlord of the Erway Hotel at Harrison Valley and take charge of his new hotel in Mills.

August 26

1891

Rohrabacher

A. L.

The ten mos. Daughter of A. L. Rohrabacher of White’s Corners died the 19th.

August 26

1891

Neal

John

John Neal of Mills has received $1500 back pay and $12 a month pension. 

August 26

1891

Farnham

Bert

Bert Farnham marries Miss Chloe Burdick.

August 26

1891

Burdick

Miss Chloe

Bert Farnham marries Miss Chloe Burdick.

September 3

1890

Gustin

Roy

Roy Gustin of Harrison Valley will attend Buffalo Medical College. 

September 3

1890

Begell’s Hardware Store

 

Begell’s Hardware Store and Harrison and Leonard furniture Store are being improved by building a porch in front and laying a sidewalk.

September 3

1890

Davis Manufacturing Co.

 

At Harrison Valley the Davis Manufacturing Co. have put in a fan and a system of tubes that draws the shaving and saw dust from all parts of the factory and drives them to the arch room.

September 4

1890

Black

Mr.

Mr. Clack of Athens stayed over Sunday with A. J. Erway

September 4

1890

Smith

Gertie

Gertie Smith has a few little girls to celebrate her ninth birthday, Aug. 28th.

September 11

1890

Webster

Dr.

Dr. Webster’s house is nearly ready for occupancy.

September 11

1890

Judd

Rev.

Rev. Judd is building a neat house on Seminary Street.

September 11

1890

Chapin

Mr. and Mrs. D. L.

Born to Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Chapin, Sept. 2nd, a pair of twins.  One is since died.

September 11

1890

Mattison

Miss Cettie

Miss Cettie Mattison will work in Miss Ackley’s millinery shop commencing this week.

September 11

1890

Koykendall

George

Geo. Koykendall has purchased and moved on a farm formerly owned by Sam Stone one half mile above the valley. (Later owned by Ed McPhee)

September 11

1890

Clark

Henry

Henry Clark’s father and mother made him a farewell visit.  They are leaving for the west.

September 11

1890

Swetland Family

 

The Swetland family reunion was held at the old homestead.  All were present except Walton K. Swetland of Austin and family of P. E. Redford of Potter Brook.  Grandma Swetland is 87.  The youngest present was two and one half years, a son of C. A. Swetland.

September 16

1891

Hart

Dell

Dell Hart a student in the office of Dr. Bottom at Westfield, has entered the College of Physicians and Surgeons at Baltimore.

September 16

1891

Swetland

Roger

Roger Swetland will have principal ship of school at Harrison Valley the coming year.

September 16

1891

Brightman

Mr. & Mrs. W. B.

W. B. Brightman, (Mrs.) have left their home at Shinglehouse and will spend winter with their daughter at Harrison Valley.

September 16

1891

Elder

A. P.

A. P. Elder has moved from North Fork to White’s Corner.

September 16

1891

Neal

Ed

Ed Neal of Mills and Lewis Family of White’s Corner have purchased the Guyon livery at Harrison Valley.  They have added good horses and are prepared to give traveling public first class accommodations.  Give the boys a liberal patronage.

September 17

1890

Koykendall

George

Geo. Koykendall has purchased the Sam Stone farm a half mile from the valley.

September 17

1890

Webster

Dr.

Dr. Webster’s house at Harrison Valley is nearly finished.

September 17

1890

 

 

The tannery receives about fifty loads of bark daily.

September 24

1891

 

 

A county medical society will be organized at Coudersport, Sept. 24th 1891, at a meeting of physicians at Court House.

September 24

1891

White

Lewis

Lewis White of White’s Corner was badly gored by a bull.

September 24

1890

Boyce

Burdette

Burdette Boyce is preparing to put in a blacksmith shop at Mills. 

September 24

1890

Judd

Beverly

Beverly Judd is building a neat residence on the same street as Dr. Webster’s new house.

September 25

1890

Begell

Mrs. Frank

Mrs. Frank Begell (B. F.) received into the M. E. Church by baptism on Sunday.

September 25

1890

Potter

Hattie

Hattie Potter and Jennie Wright have gone to the Lake County to pick grapes.

September 25

1890

Wright

Jennie

Hattie Potter and Jennie Wright have gone to the Lake County to pick grapes.

September 25

1890

Harrison

Mrs. Fred

Mrs. Fred Harrison received first premium on collection of her paintings at Westfield fair.

September 25

1890

Gustin

E. Roy

Seventy young people met at Harrison Valley House and quietly marched to C. H. Doud’s to pay respects to E. Roy Gustin who is about to leave for Buffalo Medical College.  The affair was a complete surprise to Mr. Gustin. 

The following program was given in the Opera House:  Duets, Misses Jessie Drake and LaPette Doud.  Reclamation, Arch Stevens. Solo, Prof. George Holmes, with John Schweitzer, Kitt Swetland and LaPette Doud on chores.  Recitation, Stella Shaw. Suet, Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Martin.  Assisted on the chorus by Will Arnold and Kitt Swetland.  Mr. Chas Doud gave a declamation and responded to an encore which brought down the house.  Ed Leonard, on behalf of the company, presented Mr. Gustin with a purse of fifteen dollars.  The company danced and played games until one o’clock.

October 1

1890

 

 

B. F. Begell and Co, Haskell and Co, and Chapin and Hubbard have put down stone walks in front of their places of business

October 1

1890

Jordan

George

George Jordan who as been working for R. S. Wright commenced work last Monday for Cashore and Towne at Mills.

October 1

1890

Schoonover

Ed

Ed Schoonover, our new tonsorial artist has purchased the old barber shop of Fred Harrison and is making preparations for moving it on the east side of the creek, directly in front of Heath’s blacksmith shop.

October 1

1890

Harrison

Fred

Ed Schoonover, our new tonsorial artist has purchased the old barber shop of Fred Harrison and is making preparations for moving it on the east side of the creek, directly in front of Heath’s blacksmith shop.

October 8

1890

Harrison and Leonard

 

The furniture firm of Harrison and Leonard at the valley has dissolved.  Mr. Harrison will continue the business with G. E. Havens as partner.

October 8

1890

Harrison

Mr.

The furniture firm of Harrison and Leonard at the valley has dissolved.  Mr. Harrison will continue the business with G. E. Havens as partner.

October 8

1890

Havens

G. E.

The furniture firm of Harrison and Leonard at the valley has dissolved.  Mr. Harrison will continue the business with G. E. Havens as partner.

October 9

1890

McNaughton

Mr.

Mr. McNaughton of Westfield had sold his drug business to Wm. Outman and Company

October 15

1890

Leonard

Ed

Ed Leonard of Harrison Valley has engaged to teach the Genesee School the coming winter.

October 15

1890

Brightman

W. B.

W. B. Brightman will move into the house vacated by Dr. Webster.

October 15

1890

Crandall

Rev. William S

Rev. Wm. S. Crandall has been assigned to the pastorate at Clazton, Monroe Co., N. Y.

October 15

1890

Chrisman

Miss Myrta

Miss Myrta Chrisman who has been attending school in Weedsport, N. Y. for past two years has been visiting friends and relatives in town.

October 15

1890

Clough

Rev. W. L.

Rev. W. L. Clough, the new partner of the M. W. Church preached his first sermon here last Sunday.

October 21

1891

Brightman

W. B.

There is a baby boy at the W. B. Brightman’s at Harrison Valley

October 21

1891

Smith

Miss Anna

Married Oct. 14 at the residence of bride, by Rev. Allen, Miss Anna Smith and H. H. Swetland of Mills.

October 21

1891

Swetland

H. H.

Married Oct. 14 at the residence of bride, by Rev. Allen, Miss Anna Smith and H. H. Swetland of Mills.

October 21

1891

Gerow House

 

The grand opening at the Gerow House Friday evening was a success.

October 21

1891

Badgero

Miss Eva

Miss Eva Badgero of Mills has gone to Phillips Station to clerk in the store of her uncle.

October 21

1891

Swetland

C. A.

C. A. Swetland is building a large block at Mills on Main Street which is intended for meat market, barber shop, and hardware store.

October 21

1891

English

T. A.

T. A. English has the new hotel bar ready to raise.

October 21

1891

Robbins

Burt

Burt Robins, the livery man at Mills is building an addition to his barn.

October 21

1891

Bartoo

Henry

Henry Bartoo of Mills drew 10030 lbs. of bark to Harrison Valley a distance of four miles, with one span of horses.  The entire load weighed 11780 lbs.

October 22

1890

Hart

Del

Del Hart of White’s Corners will sell off his household goods at auction.  He has concluded to give up farming and will begin study of medicine with Dr. Bottom of Westfield.

October 22

1890

Bottom

Dr.

Del Hart of White’s Corners will sell off his household goods at auction.  He has concluded to give up farming and will begin study of medicine with Dr. Bottom of Westfield.

October 22

1890

Harrison

Arley

Arley, the nine year old son of J. H. Harrison, died of diphtheria at his home in Elmira, Oct. 19th and was buried at Mills Yesterday.

October 22

1890

Harrison

J. H.

Arley, the nine year old son of J. H. Harrison, died of diphtheria at his home in Elmira, Oct. 19th and was buried at Mills Yesterday.

October 30

1890

Doud

C. H.

C. H. Doud is enlarging the house of N. W. Hubbard recently purchased from Dell Burtis.  On street leading north from M. E. Church.

October 30

1890

Hubbard

N. W

C. H. Doud is enlarging the house of N. W. Hubbard recently purchased from Dell Burtis.  On street leading north from M. E. Church.

October 30

1890

Kent

Billy

Billy Kent the comedian revivalist has moved to Millerton, Tioga Co. 

October 30

1890

 

 

Several rail road families will move to Mills. 

November 3

1891

Judd

Mr. C. R.

Mr. C. R. Judd and Miss Jennie Wright, both of Harrison Valley were married last Wednesday.

November 3

1891

Wright

Miss Jennie

Mr. C. R. Judd and Miss Jennie Wright, both of Harrison Valley were married last Wednesday.

November 13

1890

Hoffman

J. Y.

J. Y. Hoffman of Mills has his new house nearly ready for occupancy.

November 13

1890

Johnson

J. B.

J. B. Johnson and son have their new evaporator completed and are doing business.  They have about one thousand bushels of apples to dry.

November 13

1890

Smith

Charles

A small child of Charles Smith near White’s Corner was buried Sunday.

November 13

1890

Dennison

Warren

Warren Dennison of H. V. has improved his house by adding a bay window.  (Last house on right at end of street leading north from M. E. Church)

November 18

1891

B. F. Begell & Co

 

B. F. Begell & Co have opened a branch store at the tannery.

November 18

1891

Arnold

Will

A nice boy at Will Arnold’s.

November 18

1891

 

 

The merchants of this place are closing their stores at 8 P.M. The change is good for merchants and customers.  It gives them a chance to get acquainted with their families.

November 18

1891

Metcalf

George

George Metcalf, one of the old citizens was buried last Friday.

November 18

1891

Harrison

F. L.

F. L. Harrison has moved into his house on hill in the north east part of town.

November 20

1890

Brow

Frank

Frank Brow has rented John J. White’s farm at White’s Corners. 

November 20

1890

Hart

Dell

Dell Hart leaves it to study medicine. 

November 20

1890

Gill

J. N.

J. N. Gill, Bachelor, H. H. Taggert, widower, and Chauncey Austin, bachelor, are each keeping bachelor’s hall by himself on same street at W. C. within a mile of each other.

November 20

1890

Austin

Chauncey

J. N. Gill, Bachelor, R. H. Taggert, widower, and Chauncey Austin, bachelor, are each keeping bachelor’s hall by himself on same street at W. C. within a mile of each other.

November 20

1890

Taggert

R. H.

J. N. Gill, Bachelor, H. H. Taggert, widower, and Chauncey Austin, bachelor, are each keeping bachelor’s hall by himself on same street at W. C. within a mile of each other.

November 20

1890

Zimmer

Frank

Frank Zimmer is repairing and remodeling the old house on the John Whit place.  Which he bought last spring. 

November 20

1890

Brown Brothers

 

Brown Brothers have drilled a well for him 100 ft. deep.  He will erect a wind mill to pump it.

December 10

1890

Mullaney

Ex-Rev.

Ex-Rev. Mullaney, the frisky Harrison Valley preacher is now in Ithaca, N. Y. studying law.

December 10

1890

Harned

Rev. E. D.

The late Rev. E. D. Harned was buried at Osceola last Wednesday.  He died at Rochester, N. Y. of heart failure on Sunday.  Mr. Harned was a Methodist Minister, formerly being in charge at Harrison Valley.  Later he went as missionary to Africa. He married Miss Mary Bonham of Osceola, who as his wife accompanied him to Africa.

December 10

1890

Harned

Mary (nee Bonham)

The late Rev. E. D. Harned was buried at Osceola last Wednesday.  He died at Rochester, N. Y. of heart failure on Sunday.  Mr. Harned was a Methodist Minister, formerly being in charge at Harrison Valley.  Later he went as missionary to Africa. He married Miss Mary Bonham of Osceola, who as his wife accompanied him to Africa.

December 10

1890

 

 

The rail road station at Mills will be opened for the public transaction of business December 15th.

December 11

1890

 

 

Passenger train ran to Mills for first time today.  Probably Dec. 8th.  The new depot is completed and the turn table will soon be ready.

December 11

1890

Monroe

Newell

Newell Monroe has purchased a house and lot formerly owned by C. A. Swetland, at Mills.

December 11

1890

Rhobacher

A. L.

A. L. Rhobacher has moved his family into the house of R. H. Taggert of W. C.

December 11

1890

Hopkins

Mrs. F. T.

Mrs. F. T. Hopkins of West Lawrence, Otsego Co. N. Y. is visiting her sister, Mrs. G. B. Moshier and Mrs. Frank Erway of White’s Corners. 

December 11

1890

Moshier

Mrs. G. B.

Mrs. F. T. Hopkins of West Lawrence, Otsego Co. N. Y. is visiting her sister, Mrs. G. B. Moshier and Mrs. Frank Erway of White’s Corners. 

December 11

1890

Mrs. Erway

Frank

Mrs. F. T. Hopkins of West Lawrence, Otsego Co. N. Y. is visiting her sister, Mrs. G. B. Moshier and Mrs. Frank Erway of White’s Corners. 

December 11

1890

Moshier

Mrs.

Mrs. Moshier, aged mother of George B. Moshier died Saturday morning after brief illness.  Funeral Sunday afternoon.  Rev. Clough.  Buried in White’s Corners cemetery.

December 11

1890

Zimmer

Frank

Frank Zimmer has moved into his new house built out of an old one. 

December 18

1890

Simpson Streeter

Lina

Lina Simpson Streeter died very suddenly Dec. 10th after a long illness. Buried from residence of her mother, Mrs. Job Rexford.

December 18

1890

Rexford

Job

Lina Simpson Streeter died very suddenly Dec. 10th after a long illness. Buried from residence of her mother, Mrs. Job Rexford.

December 25

1890

Campbell

A. M.

A. M. Campbell who died in Buffalo was buried at White’s Corners last Wednesday.  Was a native of Scotland.  Some years ago taught school just over the state line and married in the neighborhood.  Was engaged in newspaper work when he died.

December 25

1890

Erway

Miss Mary

Miss Mary Erway is recovering from a severe attack of jaundice with complications.  She had been treating in the old fashioned domestic way.  One day her mother sent a messenger for the doctor and found Willie Stevens sick with same disease, so waited for the men folks to come home, and then for morning, by which time cherry bark and hop tea has caused a marked improvement.  Moral: Doctors are often but not always necessary. Sarah Bowman.

December 25

1890

Erway

A. J.

A. J. Erway came home Saturday from Hart’s lumber job in Bingham.  He reports that work was not suspended on account of the recent big storm.  Going away scarcely able to speak from a cold and returning quite well after a week’s getting out at five in the morning, loading logs and driving oxen all day, gives evidence to the theory that there is reserve power to be called fort on occasions.