Holmes, William Olmstead : 1842-1910

William O. Holmes, mayor and one of the highly respected citizens of the town of Bloomsburg, and senior member of the firm, W. O. Holmes & Son, plumbers, gas and steamfitters at Nos. 232 and 234 Center street, was born in Poolville, N. Y., June 20, 1842, and is a son of Rev. William E. and Caroline (Olmstead) Holmes.

Rev. William E. Holmes was a native of the state of New Hampshire and was a Presbyterian minister all his life. He passed from this life at his home in Newtown, Pa. He formed a matrimonial alliance with Caroline Olmstead, who is also deceased.

Our subject received his intellectual training in the Wyoming Seminary and then went on a geological survey throughout the state of New Jersey. He settled in Scranton, Pa., where he had resided but a short time when, in 1863, he enlisted in the signal corps and served through the closing years of the Rebellion. After the close of the war he returned to Scranton, Pa., and worked for Hunt Bros. & Blair, hardware merchants of that city for a short time; he was then employed as freight and baggage master at Kingston, Pa., for the D., L. & W. R. R.

In 1869 he removed to Bloomsburg and acted as general freight, baggage and depot agent for the same railroad company for six years. He then entered into partnership with E. K. Rollins and engaged in the tin smithing, gas fitting and plumbing business for eight years, the firm name being known as Rollins & Holmes. Later J. R. Schuyler was admitted to the firm and a complete stock of hardware was added to the business. Our subject subsequently sold his interest and for three years acted as commerce agent for Shields Bros.' hardware house.

He was next connected with Danville Stove Works and later established a branch store in Chicago, Ill. In 1891 he bought out B. F. Savitts' plumbing shop, which is located in the opera house block, and in 1898 his son, Edwin Morton Holmes, was admitted to the firm which is now known as W. O. Holmes & Son. The proprietors are well known throughout the township and by their honest methods of dealing have established a large patronage. Mr. Holmes purchased the Hartman residence and remodeled and enlarged it into a handsome home.

Mr. Holmes was a member of the town council from 1874 to 1882 and was again elected to serve in that office in 1894-95 and in 1896 he was elected president of the council and mayor of the town. He was reelected mayor in the spring of 1898.

Our subject was joined in marriage to Christina Baumgardner, a daughter of John and Catherine Baumgardner of Pittston, Pa. Mrs. Holmes died in June, 1897, at the age of fifty-four years and left a family of five children, as follows:
William D. C., station agent at Catawissa, Pa., who united in marriage with Cora Hagenbauch, and two children bless their home, William O. and D. Edward; Fred, teller of the Farmers' National Bank of Bloomsburg, wedded to Edith Ent; Bessie, wife of A. N. Yost; Edwin M., the junior member of the firm of W. O. Holmes & Son; and Christina.

Mr. Holmes is a member of Washington Lodge, No. 265, F. & A. M., also past master of the same; of Chapter No. 218, R. A. M.; past commander of G. A. R. Post No. 250; and a member of the Sons of Veterans Camp No. 270.

~ Book of Biographies of the Seventeenth Congressional District, 1899

You can visit the memorial page for William Olmstead Holmes.

Juarez, Augustin - 1883

Register of patients transported to the Louisiana State Insane Asylum
 
Suit #:   9031
Arrival date:  July 17, 1883
Name:  Augustin Juarez
Age:  36
Gender / Color:  Male / Black
Residence:  Tompillo
Nativity:  Tompillo
Occupation:  Tailor
Marital Status:  Single
Disease:  Chronic Mania
How Long Insane:  7 months
Cause:  Information from his employer
Remarks:  Delivered to Dr. J. W. Jones, Superintendent, July 22, 1883

~ New Orleans Public Library, City Archives, Orleans Parish Louisiana
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Davis, Mary Anne - 1883

Register of patients transported to the Louisiana State Insane Asylum
 
Suit #:  
Arrival date:  July 3, 1883
Name:  Mary Anne Davis
Age:  32
Gender / Color:  Female / White
Residence:  Algiers
Nativity:  Algiers, Louisiana
Occupation:  None
Marital Status:  Married
Disease:  Chronic Mania
How Long Insane:  5 months
Cause:  Child Birth
Remarks:  Delivered to Dr. J. W. Jones, Superintendent, July 7, 1883

~ New Orleans Public Library, City Archives, Orleans Parish Louisiana
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Griswold, Deborah - 1662

Samuel Buell and Debora {Deborah} Griswold both of Windsor were married November 13 1662
~ Windsor Connecticut Births Marriages Deaths 1631-1691, Page 9

You can visit the memorial page for Deborah [Griswold] Buell.

Buell, Samuel - 1662

Samuel Buell and Debora {Deborah} Griswold both of Windsor were married November 13 1662
~ Windsor Connecticut Births Marriages Deaths 1631-1691, Page 9

You can visit the memorial page for Samuel Buell.

Branker, Abigail [Searle] - 1662

Mr. John Warham and Abigail Branker widow both of Windsor were married October 9 1662
~ Windsor Connecticut Births Marriages Deaths 1631-1691, Page 9

You can visit the memorial page for Abigail [Searle] Branker Warham.

Warham, John - 1662

Mr. John Warham and Abigail Branker widow both of Windsor were married October 9 1662
~ Windsor Connecticut Births Marriages Deaths 1631-1691, Page 9

You can visit the memorial page for Rev John Warham.

Moore, Mindwell - 1662

Nathaniel Bissell and Mindwell Moore both of Windsor were married September 25 1662
~ Windsor Connecticut Births Marriages Deaths 1631-1691, Page 9

You can visit the memorial page for Mindwell [Moore] Bissell.

Bissell, Nathaniel - 1662

Nathaniel Bissell and Mindwell Moore both of Windsor were married September 25 1662
~ Windsor Connecticut Births Marriages Deaths 1631-1691, Page 9

You can visit the memorial page for Nathaniel Bissell.

Drake, Elisabeth - 1660

John Elderkin of New London and Elisabeth Drake widow of Windsor were married March 1 1660.
~ Windsor Connecticut Births Marriages Deaths 1631-1691, Page 9

You can visit the memorial page for Elizabeth [Drake] Elderkin.

Elderkin, John - 1660

John Elderkin of New London and Elisabeth Drake widow of Windsor were married March 1 1660.
~ Windsor Connecticut Births Marriages Deaths 1631-1691, Page 9

You can visit the memorial page for John Elderkin.

Hewett, Mary - 1660

Thomas Strong and Mary Hewit {Hewett} both of Windsor were married December 5, 1660.
~ Windsor Connecticut Births Marriages Deaths 1631-1691, Page 9

Strong, Thomas - 1660

Thomas Strong and Mary Hewit {Hewett} both of Windsor were married December 5, 1660.
~ Windsor Connecticut Births Marriages Deaths 1631-1691, Page 9

You can visit the memorial page for Thomas Strong.

Powell, Jacob Jr. - 1883

Register of patients transported to the Louisiana State Insane Asylum

 

Suit #:   1491

Arrival date:  Jun 26, 1883

Name:  Jacob Powell Jr.

Age:  40
Gender / Color:  Male / White
Residence:  corner of Laurel & Marengo
Nativity:  New Orleans, Louisiana
Occupation:  Tobacco Dealer
Marital Status:  Married

Disease:  Cerebral Softening
How Long Insane:  2 years

Cause:  Small Pox

Remarks:  Delivered to Dr. J. W. Jones, Superintendent, June 24, 1883

~ New Orleans Public Library, City Archives, Orleans Parish Louisiana

Blanche, Louisa - 1883

Register of patients transported to the Louisiana State Insane Asylum

 

Suit #:   8843

Arrival date:  Jun 21, 1883

Name:  Louisa Blanche

Age:  100
Gender / Color:  Female / Black
Residence:  New Orleans
Nativity:  Africa
Occupation:  None
Marital Status:  Single

Disease:  Dementia
How Long Insane:  --

Cause:  Senility

Remarks:  Delivered to Dr. J. W. Jones, Superintendent, June 24, 1883

~ New Orleans Public Library, City Archives, Orleans Parish Louisiana

Houston, Mary - 1883

Register of patients transported to the Louisiana State Insane Asylum

 

Suit #:   8843

Arrival date:  Jun 21, 1883

Name:  Mary Houston

Age:  45
Gender / Color:  Female / Black
Residence:  New Orleans
Nativity:  Nova Scotia
Occupation:  None
Marital Status:  Single

Disease:  Idiocy
How Long Insane:  --

Cause:  Unknown

Remarks:  Delivered to Dr. J. W. Jones, Superintendent, June 24, 1883

~ New Orleans Public Library, City Archives, Orleans Parish Louisiana

Schlutmann, Lizzie - 1883

Register of patients transported to the Louisiana State Insane Asylum

 

Suit #:   8843

Arrival date:  Jun 21, 1883

Name:  Lizzie Schlutmann

Age:  17
Gender / Color:  Female / White
Residence:  New Orleans
Nativity:  Louisiana
Occupation:  None
Marital Status:  Single

Disease:  Idiocy
How Long Insane:  15 years

Cause:  Epilepsy

Remarks:  Delivered to Dr. J. W. Jones, Superintendent, June 24, 1883

~ New Orleans Public Library, City Archives, Orleans Parish Louisiana

Calcite, Joseph - 1883

Register of patients transported to the Louisiana State Insane Asylum

 

Suit #:   8843

Arrival date:  Jun 21, 1883

Name:  Joseph Calcite

Age:  24
Gender / Color:  Male / White
Residence:  New Orleans
Nativity:  Austria
Occupation:  Laborer
Marital Status:  Single

Disease:  Acute Mania
How Long Insane:  6 weeks

Cause:  Unknown

Remarks:  Delivered to Dr. J. W. Jones, Superintendent, June 24, 1883

~ New Orleans Public Library, City Archives, Orleans Parish Louisiana

Fitz, Henry - 1883

Register of patients transported to the Louisiana State Insane Asylum

 

Suit #:   8843

Arrival date:  Jun 21, 1883

Name:  Henry Fitz

Age:  37
Gender / Color:  Male / White
Residence:  New Orleans
Nativity:  Germany
Occupation:  Laborer
Marital Status:  Single

Disease:  Acute Mania
How Long Insane:  4 to 5 months

Cause:  Rheumatism of Eyresepelas <sic> {Erysipelas}

Remarks:  Delivered to Dr. J. W. Jones, Superintendent, June 24, 1883

~ New Orleans Public Library, City Archives, Orleans Parish Louisiana

Smith, William - 1883

Register of patients transported to the Louisiana State Insane Asylum

 

Suit #:   8843

Arrival date:  Jun 21, 1883

Name:  William Smith

Age:  23
Gender / Color:  Male / White
Residence:  New Orleans
Nativity:  Louisiana
Occupation:  None
Marital Status:  Single

Disease:  Epilepsy
How Long Insane:  2 years

Cause:  Unknown

Remarks:  Delivered to Dr. J. W. Jones, Superintendent, June 24, 1883

~ New Orleans Public Library, City Archives, Orleans Parish Louisiana

Yusto, Tony - 1883

Register of patients transported to the Louisiana State Insane Asylum

 

Suit #:   8843

Arrival date:  Jun 21, 1883

Name:  Tony Yusto

Age:  22
Gender / Color:  Male / White
Residence:  New Orleans
Nativity:  Italy
Occupation:  Laborer
Marital Status:  Married

Disease:  Incoherency
How Long Insane:  --

Cause:  Alcoholism

Remarks:  Delivered to Dr. J. W. Jones, Superintendent, June 24, 1883

~ New Orleans Public Library, City Archives, Orleans Parish Louisiana

Turley, William - 1883

Register of patients transported to the Louisiana State Insane Asylum

 

Suit #:   8850

Arrival date:  Jun 15, 1883

Name:  William Turley

Age:  17
Gender / Color:  Male / White
Residence:  New Orleans
Nativity:  Louisiana
Occupation:  None
Marital Status:  Single

Disease:  Stupidity
How Long Insane:  12 years

Cause:  Epilepsy

Remarks:  Delivered to Dr. J. W. Jones, Superintendent, June 24, 1883

~ New Orleans Public Library, City Archives, Orleans Parish Louisiana

Voisin, Edward - 1883

Register of patients transported to the Louisiana State Insane Asylum

 

Suit #:   8837

Arrival date:  Jun 4, 1883

Name:  Edward Voisin

Age:  25
Gender / Color:  Male / White
Residence:  Toulouse Street
Nativity:  Louisiana
Occupation:  None
Marital Status:  Single

Disease:  Delirium of Persecution
How Long Insane:  2 months

Cause:  unknown

Remarks:  Delivered to Dr. J. W. Jones, Superintendent, June 24, 1883

~ New Orleans Public Library, City Archives, Orleans Parish Louisiana

Holmes, Juliette - 1883

Register of patients transported to the Louisiana State Insane Asylum

 

Suit #:   8795

Arrival date:  Jun 7, 1883

Name:  Mrs. William Roy (born Juliette Holmes)

Age:  --
Gender / Color:  Female / White
Residence:  New Orleans
Nativity:  Louisiana
Occupation:  None
Marital Status:  Married

Disease:  Delirium of Persecution
How Long Insane:  3 months

Cause:  Softening of the brain

Remarks:  Delivered to Dr. J. W. Jones, Superintendent, June 9, 1883

~ New Orleans Public Library, City Archives, Orleans Parish Louisiana

Roy, William (Mrs.) - 1883

Register of patients transported to the Louisiana State Insane Asylum

 

Suit #:   8795

Arrival date:  Jun 7, 1883

Name:  Mrs. William Roy (born Juliette Holmes)

Age:  --
Gender / Color:  Female / White
Residence:  New Orleans
Nativity:  Louisiana
Occupation:  None
Marital Status:  Married

Disease:  Delirium of Persecution
How Long Insane:  3 months

Cause:  Softening of the brain

Remarks:  Delivered to Dr. J. W. Jones, Superintendent, June 9, 1883

~ New Orleans Public Library, City Archives, Orleans Parish Louisiana

Quirk, Barbara - 1883

Register of patients transported to the Louisiana State Insane Asylum

 

Suit #:   8661

Arrival date:  May 25, 1883

Name:  Barbara Quirk

Age:  60
Gender / Color:  Female / Black
Residence:  North Street
Nativity:  Alabama
Occupation:  Cook
Marital Status:  Widow

Disease:  Religious Mania
How Long Insane:  Not stated

Cause:  Religion

Remarks:  Delivered to Dr. J. W. Jones, Superintendent, May 24, 1883

~ New Orleans Public Library, City Archives, Orleans Parish Louisiana

Kemp, Comfort - 1883

Register of patients transported to the Louisiana State Insane Asylum

 

Suit #:   8661

Arrival date:  May 25, 1883

Name:  Comfort Kemp

Age:  27
Gender / Color:  Female / Black
Residence:  Philip and Howard
Nativity:  Alabama
Occupation:  Waitress
Marital Status:  Married

Disease:  Homocidal Mania
How Long Insane:  2 weeks

Cause:  Puerpural

Remarks:  Delivered to Dr. J. W. Jones, Superintendent, May 24, 1883

~ New Orleans Public Library, City Archives, Orleans Parish Louisiana

Hardy, Jane - 1883

Register of patients transported to the Louisiana State Insane Asylum

 

Suit #:   8661

Arrival date:  May 25, 1883

Name:  Jane Hardy

Age:  50
Gender / Color:  Female / Black
Residence:  New Orleans
Nativity:  Louisiana
Occupation:  None
Marital Status:  Married

Disease:  Chronic Mania
How Long Insane:  Not stated

Cause:  Not stated

Remarks:  Delivered to Dr. J. W. Jones, Superintendent, May 24, 1883

~ New Orleans Public Library, City Archives, Orleans Parish Louisiana

Cottingham, Ellen - 1883

Register of patients transported to the Louisiana State Insane Asylum

 

Suit #:   8661

Arrival date:  May 25, 1883

Name:  Ellen Cottingham

Age:  28
Gender / Color:  Female / White
Residence:  White Street
Nativity:  Galveston
Occupation:  None
Marital Status:  Single

Disease:  Chronic Mania
How Long Insane:  5 years

Cause:  Sickness

Remarks:  Delivered to Dr. J. W. Jones, Superintendent, May 24, 1883

~ New Orleans Public Library, City Archives, Orleans Parish Louisiana

Pierre, Jean - 1883

Register of patients transported to the Louisiana State Insane Asylum

 

Suit #:   8661

Arrival date:  May 25, 1883

Name:  Jean Pierre

Age:  22
Gender / Color:  Male / Black
Residence:  --
Nativity:  Louisiana
Occupation:  Laborer
Marital Status:  Single

Disease:  Imbecility
How Long Insane:  Not stated

Cause:  Softening of the brain

Remarks:  Delivered to Dr. J. W. Jones, Superintendent, May 24, 1883

~ New Orleans Public Library, City Archives, Orleans Parish Louisiana

Weiss, John Louis - 1883

Register of patients transported to the Louisiana State Insane Asylum

 

Suit #:   8661

Arrival date:  May 25, 1883

Name:  John Louis Weiss

Age:  34
Gender / Color:  Male / White
Residence:  Washington Avenue
Nativity:  New Orleans
Occupation:  Policeman
Marital Status:  Single

Disease:  General Paralysis
How Long Insane:  1 year

Cause:  Hereditary

Remarks:  Delivered to Dr. J. W. Jones, Superintendent, May 24, 1883

~ New Orleans Public Library, City Archives, Orleans Parish Louisiana

Byrne, William - 1883

Register of patients transported to the Louisiana State Insane Asylum

 

Suit #:   8579

Arrival date:  May 15, 1883

Name:  William Byrne

Age:  37
Gender / Color:  Male / White
Residence:  Annunciation
Nativity:  New Orleans
Occupation:  None
Marital Status:  Single

Disease:  General Paralysis
How Long Insane:  18 to 20 years

Cause:  Traumatism

Remarks:  Delivered to Dr. J. W. Jones, Superintendent, May 17, 1883

~ New Orleans Public Library, City Archives, Orleans Parish Louisiana

Carraby, Emma - 1883

Register of patients transported to the Louisiana State Insane Asylum

 

Suit #:   8499

Arrival date:  May 8, 1883

Name:  Emma Carraby

Age:  58
Gender / Color:  Female / White
Residence:  Royal Street
Nativity:  New Orleans
Occupation:  None
Marital Status:  Single

Disease:  Noisy & Troublesome
How Long Insane:  40 years

Cause:  Brain Fever

Remarks:  Delivered to Dr. J. W. Jones, Superintendent, May 9, 1883

~ New Orleans Public Library, City Archives, Orleans Parish Louisiana

DeRouge, Abraham - 1883

Register of patients transported to the Louisiana State Insane Asylum

 

Suit #:   8464

Arrival date:  May 8, 1883

Name:  Abraham De Rouge

Age:  30
Gender / Color:  Male / White
Residence:  Ferdinand & Girod
Nativity:  New Orleans
Occupation:  Car Driver
Marital Status:  Single

Disease:  Acute Mania
How Long Insane: 6 months

Cause:  --

Remarks:  Delivered to Dr. J. W. Jones, Superintendent, May 9, 1883

~ New Orleans Public Library, City Archives, Orleans Parish Louisiana

Schinch, Bertha - 1883

Register of patients transported to the Louisiana State Insane Asylum

 

Suit #:   8464

Arrival date:  May 8, 1883

Name:  Bertha Schinch

Age:  30
Gender / Color:  Female / White
Residence:  New Orleans
Nativity:  Germany
Occupation:  None
Marital Status:  Single

Disease:  Chronic Mania
How Long Insane:  3 years

Cause:  Syphilis

Remarks:  Delivered to Dr. J. W. Jones, Superintendent, May 9, 1883

~ New Orleans Public Library, City Archives, Orleans Parish Louisiana

Rodriguez, Mary - 1883

Register of patients transported to the Louisiana State Insane Asylum

 

Suit #:   8464

Arrival date:  May 8, 1883

Name:  Mary Rodriguez

Age:  29
Gender / Color:  Female / White
Residence:  South Basin
Nativity:  New Orleans
Occupation:  None
Marital Status:  Single

Disease:  Chronic Mania
How Long Insane:  2 years

Cause: --

Remarks:  Delivered to Dr. J. W. Jones, Superintendent, May 9, 1883

~ New Orleans Public Library, City Archives, Orleans Parish Louisiana

Douglas, Susan - 1883

Register of patients transported to the Louisiana State Insane Asylum

 

Suit #:   8464

Arrival date:  May 8, 1883

Name:  Susan Douglas

Age:  37
Gender / Color:  Female / Black
Residence:  New Orleans
Nativity:  New Orleans
Occupation:  None
Marital Status:  Married

Disease:  Delirium of Persecution
How Long Insane:  2 months

Cause:  Not Stated

Remarks:  Delivered to Dr. J. W. Jones, Superintendent, May 9, 1883

~ New Orleans Public Library, City Archives, Orleans Parish Louisiana

Lee, Susie - 1883

Register of patients transported to the Louisiana State Insane Asylum

 

Suit #:   8464

Arrival date:  May 3, 1883

Name:  Susie Lee

Age:  23
Gender / Color:  Female / Colored
Residence:  New Orleans
Nativity:  United States
Occupation:  None
Marital Status:  Single

Disease:  Stupidity
How Long Insane:  --

Cause:  --

Remarks:  Delivered to Dr. J. W. Jones, Superintendent, May 9, 1883

~ New Orleans Public Library, City Archives, Orleans Parish Louisiana

Roach, Margaret (Mrs.) - 1883

Register of patients transported to the Louisiana State Insane Asylum

 

Suit #:   8464

Arrival date:  May 3, 1883

Name:  Mrs. Margaret Roach

Age:  40
Gender / Color:  Female / White
Residence:  New Orleans
Nativity:  Ireland
Occupation:  None
Marital Status:  Married

Disease:  Stupidity
How Long Insane:  Over a year

Cause:  Religion

Remarks:  Delivered to Dr. J. W. Jones, Superintendent, May 9, 1883

~ New Orleans Public Library, City Archives, Orleans Parish Louisiana

Bell, Elizabeth - 1883

Register of patients transported to the Louisiana State Insane Asylum

 

Suit #:   8464

Arrival date:  May 3, 1883

Name:  Elizabeth Bell

Age:  70
Gender / Color:  Female / Black
Residence:  New Orleans
Nativity:  Louisiana
Occupation:  None
Marital Status:  Widow

Disease:  Dementia
How Long Insane:  --

Cause:  Old age

Remarks:  Delivered to Dr. J. W. Jones, Superintendent, May 9, 1883

~ New Orleans Public Library, City Archives, Orleans Parish Louisiana

Sheldon, William - 1883

Register of patients transported to the Louisiana State Insane Asylum

 

Suit #:   8464

Arrival date:  May 3, 1883

Name:  William Sheldon

Age:  36
Gender / Color:  Male / Black
Residence:  St. James Street
Nativity:  Virginia
Occupation:  Carpenter
Marital Status:  Single

Disease:  Religious Mania
How Long Insane:  --

Cause:  Alcoholism & Religion

Remarks:  Delivered to Dr. J. W. Jones, Superintendent, May 9, 1883

~ New Orleans Public Library, City Archives, Orleans Parish Louisiana

Course, Anne - 1883

Register of patients transported to the Louisiana State Insane Asylum

 

Suit #:   8071

Arrival date:  April 4, 1883

Name:  Anne Course

Age:  70
Gender / Color:  Female / White
Residence:  New Orleans
Nativity:  New York
Occupation:  None
Marital Status:  Single

Disease:  Dementia
How Long Insane:  4 months

Cause:  Old age

Remarks:  Delivered to Dr. J. W. Jones, Superintendent, April 5, 1883

~ New Orleans Public Library, City Archives, Orleans Parish Louisiana

Kaiser, Abbie (Mrs.) - 1883

Register of patients transported to the Louisiana State Insane Asylum

 

Suit #:   8071

Arrival date:  April 4, 1883

Name:  Mrs. Abbie Kaiser

Age:  30
Gender / Color:  Female / White
Residence:  --
Nativity:  Louisiana
Occupation:  None
Marital Status:  Married

Disease:  Incoherency
How Long Insane: --

Cause:  --

Remarks:  Delivered to Dr. J. W. Jones, Superintendent, April 5, 1883

~ New Orleans Public Library, City Archives, Orleans Parish Louisiana

Morehiser, John (Mrs.) - 1883

Register of patients transported to the Louisiana State Insane Asylum

 

Suit #:   8071

Arrival date:  April 4, 1883

Name:  Mrs. John Morehiser nee Grady

Age:  27
Gender / Color:  Female / White
Residence:  Delord Street
Nativity:  England
Occupation:  House Servant
Marital Status:  Married

Disease:  Puerpural Mania {Postpartum psychosis}
How Long Insane:  5 months

Cause:  Jealousy

Remarks:  Delivered to Dr. J. W. Jones, Superintendent, April 5, 1883

~ New Orleans Public Library, City Archives, Orleans Parish Louisiana

 

 

Maas, Rosina - 1883

Register of patients transported to the Louisiana State Insane Asylum

 

Suit #:   8071

Arrival date:  April 4, 1883

Name:  Rosina Schmitt alias Maas

Age:  47
Gender / Color:  Female / White
Residence:  --
Nativity:  Germany
Occupation:  None
Marital Status:  Married

Disease:  Chronic Mania
How Long Insane:  --

Cause:  --

Remarks:  Delivered to Dr. J. W. Jones, Superintendent, April 5, 1883

~ New Orleans Public Library, City Archives, Orleans Parish Louisiana

Schmitt, Rosina - 1883

Register of patients transported to the Louisiana State Insane Asylum

 

Suit #:   8071

Arrival date:  April 4, 1883

Name:  Rosina Schmitt alias Maas

Age:  47
Gender / Color:  Female / White
Residence:  --
Nativity:  Germany
Occupation:  None
Marital Status:  Married

Disease:  Chronic Mania
How Long Insane:  --

Cause:  --

Remarks:  Delivered to Dr. J. W. Jones, Superintendent, April 5, 1883

~ New Orleans Public Library, City Archives, Orleans Parish Louisiana

Combs, Frank Henry - 1883

Register of patients transported to the Louisiana State Insane Asylum

 

Suit #:   8071

Arrival date:  April 4, 1883

Name:  Frank Henry Combs

Age:  30
Gender / Color:  Male / White
Residence:  Corner of Derbigny & Kelerec
Nativity:  New Orleans
Occupation:  Clerk
Marital Status:  Married

Disease:  Delirium of Persecution
How Long Insane:  2 years

Cause:  Malarial Fever

Remarks:  Delivered to Dr. J. W. Jones, Superintendent, April 5, 1883

~ New Orleans Public Library, City Archives, Orleans Parish Louisiana

Smith, Augustin - 1883

Register of patients transported to the Louisiana State Insane Asylum

 

Suit #:   8071

Arrival date:  April 4, 1883

Name:  Augustin Smith

Age:  21
Gender / Color:  Male / White
Residence:  Algiers, Louisiana
Nativity:  Algiers, Louisiana
Occupation:  None
Marital Status:  Single

Disease:  Klopemania
How Long Insane: Over 1 year

Cause:  --

Remarks:  Delivered to Dr. J. W. Jones, Superintendent, April 5, 1883

~ New Orleans Public Library, City Archives, Orleans Parish Louisiana

Schreiber, Henry - 1883

Register of patients transported to the Louisiana State Insane Asylum

 

Suit #:   8071

Arrival date:  April 4, 1883

Name:  Henry Schreiber

Age:  28
Gender / Color:  Male / White
Residence:  Annunciation & Toledano
Nativity:  New Orleans
Occupation:  None
Marital Status:  Single

Disease:  Idiocy
How Long Insane: Since birth

Cause:  Congenital

Remarks:  Delivered to Dr. J. W. Jones, Superintendent, April 5, 1883

~ New Orleans Public Library, City Archives, Orleans Parish Louisiana

Killilea, Thomas - 1883

Register of patients transported to the Louisiana State Insane Asylum

 

Suit #:   7832

Arrival date:  April 4, 1883

Name:  Thomas Killilea

Age:  30
Gender / Color:  Male / White
Residence:  Magazine & Calliope
Nativity:  New Orleans
Occupation:  Painter
Marital Status:  Single

Disease:  Paralytic Ensanity <sic>
How Long Insane:  5 months

Cause:  Syphilis

Remarks:  Delivered to Dr. J. W. Jones, Superintendent, April 5, 1883

~ New Orleans Public Library, City Archives, Orleans Parish Louisiana

Hawthorne, James - 1883

Register of patients transported to the Louisiana State Insane Asylum

 

Suit #:   7832

Arrival date:  April 4, 1883

Name:  James Hawthorne

Age:  38
Gender / Color:  Male / White
Residence:  Robin Street
Nativity:  England
Occupation:  Sailor
Marital Status:  Single

Disease:  Chronic Mania
How Long Insane:  7 years

Cause:  unknown

Remarks:  Delivered to Dr. J. W. Jones, Superintendent, April 5, 1883

~ New Orleans Public Library, City Archives, Orleans Parish Louisiana 

Hendrickson, Virginia [Storrie] : 1914-2008

Hendrickson, Virginia Storrie (Mrs.)
Teacher, Woodbury Senior High School, North Broad Street, Woodbury, New Jersey

Home Address: 9 Gill Road, Haddonfield, New Jersey
Born: Woodbury, New Jersey, Dec. 20, 1914, daughter of William Ross and Elizabeth Butler (Hall) Storrie

Education: Bachelor of Science {B.S.}, Temple University, 1936; Master of Arts {M.A.}, Temple University, 1941.

Married: 1940, divorced 1946.

Experience: Teacher, Toms River High School, New Jersey, 1937-38; Teacher, Merchantville High School, New Jersey, 1938-41; Teacher, Woodbury High School, New Jersey, 1941--.

Honorable Positions: President, Woodbury Education Association; Chairman of Public Committee; Welfare Committee; Legislative Committee, ibid.; Member Nominating Committee; Salary Committee, ibid.

Member: National Educational Association {N.E.A.}, (life); New Jersey Educational Association {N.J.E.A.}; New Jersey Secretary School Teachers Association; Gloucester County Education Association; Woodbury Education Association; A.A.U.W. Gen. Int.; Helped Prepare Work in Better English, Grade 11 and Better English, Grade 12 by Max Herzberg, et al; Sponsored School Yearbook, 1945--.

Hobbies: Reading; Philology; Study of Foreign Languages; Music.

~ Who's Who in American Education, Twentieth Edition, 1961-62, Page 695

You can visit the memorial page for Virginia [Storrie] Mansey.

Browne, Benjamin Judson : 1921-2006

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Browne, Benjamin Judson
Director of Development and Communication, Lancaster Theological Seminary, Lancaster, Pa.

Born: Rockland, Maine, Dec. 19, 1921, son of Benjamin P. and Rachel (Sprague) Browne

Education: Bachelor of Arts {A.B.}, Boston University, 1943; Bachelor of Divinity {B.D.}, Union Theological Seminary, 1946; Doctor of Philosophy {Ph.D.}, Boston University, 1952.

Married: Nancy Washburn of Salem, Massachusetts, Aug. 29, 1944.
Children: Mark Stewart, Nina Mary.

Experience: Instructor, Keystone Junior College, LaPlume, Pa., 1946-48; Assistant Professor, Bryant College, Providence, Rhode Island, 1952-53; Instructor, Suffolk University, 1954-57; Associate Director, National Conference of Christians and Jews, Boston, Massachusetts, 1953-56; Executive Director, Association of Non-Tax-Supported Colleges and Universities in Washington, Incorporated, Seattle, Washington, 1957-59; Director of Special Campaigns, Boston, University, 1959-61; Director of Development, Lancaster Theological Seminary, Lancaster, Pa., 1961--; Chairman, Intergroup Relations Council of Greater Boston, 1955-56.

Member: American Philosophical Association; American Sociological Society; Association of American Colleges; American Alumni Council; American College Public Relations Association.

Ph.D. Dissertation: Recent Interpretations of Plato's Social Philosophy As Fascistic.

Travel: Canada; France; Germany;  Italy; Switzerland; Austria; Belgium; England; Holland; Mexico; Cuba.

Hobbies: Photography; Skiing; Lecturing; Writing.

~ Who's Who in American Education, Twentieth Edition, 1961-62, Page 203

You can visit the memorial page for Dr Benjamin Judson Browne.
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Pote, Kenneth Edwin - 1916

Kenneth Edwin Pote was born March 30, 1895, in East Boston, Massachusetts, the son of Ferdinand Cousens and Lilla (Rich) Pote.  He prepared at Westfield (N.J.) High School and at Harvard received an S.B. in 1916 and an S.B. in Mechanical Engineering in 1918 (21).  From Massachusetts Institute of Technology he received an S.B. in 1918 (20).  At the time of our 25th Report he was district manager with Riley Stoker Corporation, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  [He did not return a questionaire.]

Mailing Address: 6C Lakeside Apartments, Philadelphia 26, Pennsylvania.

~ Harvard College Class of 1916, Fiftieth Anniversary Edition, 1966, Page 370

Nichols, Bruce Salyers : 1895-1945

Bruce Salyers Nichols died February 4, 1945, at Santa Barbara, California.  He was born January 20, 1895, in Birmingham, Alabama, the son of Frank Burns and Dora (Harrison) Nichols.  He prepared at Smith Academy in St. Louis, Missouri, and at Harvard received an A.B. (Bachelor of Arts) in 1916.

After graduation he spent a year in graduate study in the field of mining and engineering and then engaged in electrical engineering.  At the time of out Twenty-fifth Anniversary Report he had retired and was living in Santa Barbara.  He was survived by his wife, the former Dorothy Hooper, whom he married in 1917.

~ Harvard College Class of 1916, Fiftieth Anniversary Edition, 1966, Page 335

 

You can visit the memorial page for Bruce Salyers Nichols.

Kassab Maria : 1923-2018

Sister Maria Kassab circa 1977

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Sister Maria Kassab S.S.J. was born June 17, 1923 to Frank and Mary (Bisher) Kassab members of the St. Lawrence Church.  Sister Maria attended C.C.D. Classes in elementary and high school at St. Lawrence's and credits the guidance she received from Father Turner and Father Seyboldt with influencing her vocation.

In July of 1945 she entered the congregation of the sisters of St. Joseph in Kalamazoo, Michigan.  Sister teaches C.C.D. Classes and spend two and a half to three hours each day in Private Prayer.  In addition to this, she recites the Liturgy of the Hours with three other Sisters daily as well as assisting at Mass.

~ A Glance Back, A Look Ahead, Christ The King Church, Houtzdale, Pennsylvania, 1977, Page 56

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You can visit the memorial page for Sister Maria Kassab.

Abrahams, Micel - 1898

On 4 July 1898 shortly before five in the morning La Bourgogne collided with the British sailing ship Cromartyshire about 60 nautical miles (69 mi; 110 km) south of Sable Island near Nova Scotia during a dense fog.  The ship was apparently traveling at full speed despite visibility later estimated at approximately 20 yards.

Captain Oscar Henderson of Cromartyshire was sailing sounding his fog horn and heard a ship's whistle but was unable to determine its direction.  His ship collided with La Bourgogne about midships on the starboard side while most passengers were asleep in their compartments.  The liner's compartments adjacent to the collision point filled immediately, starboard side lifeboats were damaged and the ship took a sharp list to starboard making launching of port side lifeboats difficult.

As the ship started to list and the stern went under, an undisciplined rush for lifeboats began.  La Bourgogne sank just over half an hour after the collision.  The Cromartyshire survived the collision, but her crew mistook the La Bourgogne's whistle and signal rockets for an offer of assistance, and they did not realize what was happening until the whistle fell silent.  Around 5:30 am, the fog thinned out, and the crew of the Cromartyshire spotted and began rescuing survivors from La Bourgogne.

At the time, La Bourgogne was carrying 506 passengers and 220 crew, of whom 549 were lost.  Of the 173 survivors, fewer than 70 were passengers, with only one woman rescued out of approximately 300 on board.  All children perished.  Almost all first class passengers died in the disaster, with survivors largely limited to steerage passengers and sailors.  According to survivor accounts, the ship's officers remained at their posts after the collision, with all officers except for the purser failing to survive.

Following the disaster sensational reports circulated that the crew had refused to aid passengers in the water, to the point of stabbing them or hitting them with oars.  Surviving crew members required police protection upon their arrival in New York and the French government covered the tragedy up.

**  Status: Saved** 

Age: unknown

Country of Origin: unknown
Occupation: unknown

Comments: Third class passenger

You can visit the memorial page for Micel Abrahams.

553 LIVES LOST.

Many Sank to Death With the La Bourgogne.

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MURDER AND VIOLENCE

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Three Jeannette People Among This Steamer are Among Those Who are Lost

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But One Woman Saved Out of 163.

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A telegram was received here, Wednesday forenoon, which told of the sinking of the French Liner, steamship, La Bourgogne, off the coast of Halifax.  As soon as the information was received, a Dispatch reporter interviewed our steamship agents and the result of his investigations was, that he learned that Mr. Arthur Materne, of Fifth street, had sold tickets to Mr. Joseph Azelvandre, of West Jeannette, and an aged gentleman named John Remillieux and a boy aged 11 years named John Premier, who had been visiting relatives during the past year and who was on his way to his parents in France.

The steamer sailed from New York June 27 and these three from Jeannette were passengers.  Numerous telegrams sent by friends of the unfortunate passengers, to authorities in New York, whose only answer was, that the names mentioned were not found on the list of survivors.  From these answers, it is reasonably certain that all Jeannette people on board the ill fated vessel perished.

Joseph Azelvandre was a brother of our townsman, John B. Azelvandre, and was one of the best known foreigners in Jeannette.  He was forty years old and single.  He was well-to do as far as this world’s goods go, his wealth being estimated at from $20,000 to $25,000..

Emannel and Erneste Delmot, of Arnold, also took passage on the ill fated steamer and in all probability, lost their lives.

Halifax, July 7.—A member of the ship’s crew on La Bourgogne gives this list:
Ship’s crew, 233
Third-class passengers, 295
Second-class passengers, 123
First-class passengers, 75
Total number of souls on board, 716
Passengers saved, 53
Ship’s crew saved, 110
Drowned, 553
News of the great ocean disaster reached here yesterday morning, when that ship Cromartyshire, with her bow badly stoved and partly dismasted, was towed into port.  She was picked up all battered by the Allan liner [S. S.] Grecian and towed in.

When off Cape Sable the Cromartyshire collided with the French line passenger La Bourgogne and sank her.

Only one woman is among the saved.  The only officers saved were the purser and three engineers.  Thirty men belonging to the crew were also picked up.  The balance of the saved are passengers.

The collision occurred at 4 o’clock on the morning of July 4.  A heavy fog prevailed and the crash came almost without warning.  Most of the passengers were in their staterooms.

So quickly did the vessel founder that a number of these did not even have time to reach the deck and died in their staterooms.  The woman saved was Mrs. A. Lacarse.  She was picked up by her husband and placed on a life raft.  She clung to the raft until picked up.

Captain Deloncie? {text is hard to read} stood on the bridge of his ship as she went down.  He refused to leave the vessel and perished.  The captain of the Cromartyshire said: “When my ship was 60 miles off South Sable island, she was on the port tack, heading west to northwest under reduced canvas, going four or five knots an hour.  The foghorn was kept continually blowing.  Shortly after 4 a. m. I heard a steamer’s whistle on our weather bow, which seemed to be nearing us very fast.”

“I blew our horn and was answered by the steamer’s whistle.  Suddenly a steamer loomed up through the fog on our port bow and crashed into us, going at a terrific speed.  Our foremast and main top gallant mast was carried away.  I immediately ordered the boats out and went to inspect the damage and found that our bow has been completely cut off and the plates twisted into every conceivable shape.”

The Cromartyshire was kept afloat by her collision bulkheads.

La Bourgogne disappeared in the fog after the crash and the Cromartyshire’s port anchor was shipped.  Afterward, the survivors were picked up.

The scene was terrible, with hundreds of lives hanging in the balance.  The people swam and floated about the surface of the water, looking for chances to save themselves.

There were three priests on board the ship, and as she was sinking they want about the vessel giving absolution to the Catholics on board.

As the ship sank a vortex was created which sucked down everything on the surface within a wide radius.  When the suction had ceased about 200 bodies came to the surface in a rush.

The work of rescue was commenced without a moment’s delay.  At 5:30 o’clock the fog lifted and then two boats were seen approaching the Cromartyshire full of men.  Men could also be seen in all directions clinging to the wreckage.  These were picked up by the Cromartyshire as fast as possible.

Nearly all the first-class passengers were lost, those saved being mostly from the steerage and sailors.

Later the steamer Grecian came along and after some of the passengers were tra?shipped {hard to read text}, proceeded to tow the Cromartyshire to Halifax.

The scenes enacted on board the La Bourgogne just after the collision were terrible to witness.  Men fought for positions on the boats like raving maniacs, women were forced back and trampled on by the human beasts.

On board were a large number of Italians and other foreigners, who cared little for human life.  These fiends stopped at nothing, in one boat was a party of 40 women, but so great was the panic that not a hand was raised to assist in her launching.  The occupants so near salvation were drowned like rats.

So desperate was the situation that an Italian passenger drew his knife and made a thrust at one who, like himself, was endeavoring to reach the boats.  Immediately the action was imitated in every direction.  Knives were xxxxx {text broken up} with deadly effect.  Women and children were driven back to an inevitable death at the points of weapons, the owners of which were experts in their use.  According to the stories of some of the survivors women were stabbed like so many sheep.

The scene on the waters was even worse.  Many of those who were struggling in the water attempted to drag themselves into the boats and on rafts.  These were rudely pushed back into a watery grave.  It was a time in which compassion was not to be found.  Here knives and other weapons did their work.

Nearly all the first class passengers were lost.

Most of the saved were members of the ship’s crew and steerage passengers.

Pittsburg, July 7.—Elgin A. Angell, an attorney of Cleveland, O., a son of C. D. Angell, the extensive oil operator of this city, is reported among the passengers lost.

Michael Horn of Duquesne, it is believed was a passenger on the ill-fated steamer La Bourgogne.  Mr. Horn purchased a ticket from Roth, Teitelbaum and Co. of McKeesport a week ago last Saturday and went to New York, from which city he is thought to have sailed on the La Bourgogne last Saturday.

It is feared that two young Pittsburg girls, Marie and Bertha Flueckinger, aged about 23 years and employed by the family of James Oliver at Shields station, were on the French liner La Bourgogne, which was lost at sea yesterday.

Rev. Father John Williams who was reported on the ill-fated vessel, was recently pastor of the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic church at Emsworth, Pa.  Father Williams is 44 years old. He is the head of the Order of Holy Childhood of the United States.  For a number of years, he was connected with the faculty of the Holy Ghost college.  For a time he was also pastor of the Catholic church in Sharpsburg.
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~ Jeannette Dispatch, 08-Jul-1898, Page 1, Columns 3 & 4.


Shipwreck GPS Coordinates are approximately:
Latitude: 42° 55' 41.4012" N
Longitude: -59° 55' 0.5016" W
 

SS La Bourgogne 1885-1898

Mullen, William - 1887

Clarion County Mines -- New Catfish
This is a drift connected by an inclined place with the tipple at the railroad.  It is owned and operated by the Pittsburgh Coal and Iron Company, Wm. Mullen, superintendent.  This company opened three drifts, but all but one are now abandoned.  About ten years ago they also operated mines at Lower Hillville, further up the Allegheny.  In 1876 these mines gave employment to 116, and produced about 50,000 tons per year.  In 1885 their one opening employed twenty-six men, was worked 160 days, and put out 18,564 tons, of which 16,521 were exported.  It is ventilated naturally.

~ History of Clarion County Pennsylvania, 1887, Page 366

New Catfish, Clarion County Pennsylvania

Clarion County Mines -- New Catfish
This is a drift connected by an inclined place with the tipple at the railroad.  It is owned and operated by the Pittsburgh Coal and Iron Company, Wm. Mullen, superintendent.  This company opened three drifts, but all but one are now abandoned.  About ten years ago they also operated mines at Lower Hillville, further up the Allegheny.  In 1876 these mines gave employment to 116, and produced about 50,000 tons per year.  In 1885 their one opening employed twenty-six men, was worked 160 days, and put out 18,564 tons, of which 16,521 were exported.  It is ventilated naturally.

~ History of Clarion County Pennsylvania, 1887, Page 366

Sheaffer, S. Taylor - 1882

Clarion County Mines – The Fairmount Mines
In 1873, on the completion of the Low Grade Railroad, R. W. Jones and J. M. Brinker, composing the Fairmount Coal Company, opened drift No. 1 on land purchased from John Hilliard.  This was worked until 1879, when the present No. 2 was opened on the farm of Philip Doverspike.  J. M. Brinker was the general manager of the mines.  In 1882 the property changed hands, and is now operated by the Fairmount Coal and Iron Company, of which B. K. Jamison, of Philadelphia, is president; John A Wilson, of the same city, vice-president; Ensign Bennet, of Buffalo, general manager; S. Taylor Sheaffer, of Fairmount City, superintendent.

In 1876 Brinker & Jones produced 55,044 tons, of value of $77,522.  One hundred and twelve persons were employed, and the mines operated every day.  At present the company have 250 miners and about fifteen mules and horses in their employ, and the average daily output is fifty cars.  The greater part of the coal is sent to Canada by way of Buffalo.  No. 2 is an extensive opening on the double-heading system.  The upper Freeport, and Kittanning lower, or Catfish vein, are worked.  The first is about six, the latter four feet in thickness.  The furnace system supplies air, and the drainage and ventilation are good.  In 1885 there were two fatal accidents.

The Fairmount Company contemplates making another opening soon, and increasing the capacity of the collieries to double the present.  In connection with the mines, there are fifty coke ovens in operation, employing a number of men.

~ History of Clarion County Pennsylvania, 1887, Pages 365 & 366

Bennet, Ensign - 1882

Clarion County Mines – The Fairmount Mines
In 1873, on the completion of the Low Grade Railroad, R. W. Jones and J. M. Brinker, composing the Fairmount Coal Company, opened drift No. 1 on land purchased from John Hilliard.  This was worked until 1879, when the present No. 2 was opened on the farm of Philip Doverspike.  J. M. Brinker was the general manager of the mines.  In 1882 the property changed hands, and is now operated by the Fairmount Coal and Iron Company, of which B. K. Jamison, of Philadelphia, is president; John A Wilson, of the same city, vice-president; Ensign Bennet, of Buffalo, general manager; S. Taylor Sheaffer, of Fairmount City, superintendent.

In 1876 Brinker & Jones produced 55,044 tons, of value of $77,522.  One hundred and twelve persons were employed, and the mines operated every day.  At present the company have 250 miners and about fifteen mules and horses in their employ, and the average daily output is fifty cars.  The greater part of the coal is sent to Canada by way of Buffalo.  No. 2 is an extensive opening on the double-heading system.  The upper Freeport, and Kittanning lower, or Catfish vein, are worked.  The first is about six, the latter four feet in thickness.  The furnace system supplies air, and the drainage and ventilation are good.  In 1885 there were two fatal accidents.

The Fairmount Company contemplates making another opening soon, and increasing the capacity of the collieries to double the present.  In connection with the mines, there are fifty coke ovens in operation, employing a number of men.

~ History of Clarion County Pennsylvania, 1887, Pages 365 & 366

Wilson, John A. - 1882

Clarion County Mines – The Fairmount Mines
In 1873, on the completion of the Low Grade Railroad, R. W. Jones and J. M. Brinker, composing the Fairmount Coal Company, opened drift No. 1 on land purchased from John Hilliard.  This was worked until 1879, when the present No. 2 was opened on the farm of Philip Doverspike.  J. M. Brinker was the general manager of the mines.  In 1882 the property changed hands, and is now operated by the Fairmount Coal and Iron Company, of which B. K. Jamison, of Philadelphia, is president; John A Wilson, of the same city, vice-president; Ensign Bennet, of Buffalo, general manager; S. Taylor Sheaffer, of Fairmount City, superintendent.

In 1876 Brinker & Jones produced 55,044 tons, of value of $77,522.  One hundred and twelve persons were employed, and the mines operated every day.  At present the company have 250 miners and about fifteen mules and horses in their employ, and the average daily output is fifty cars.  The greater part of the coal is sent to Canada by way of Buffalo.  No. 2 is an extensive opening on the double-heading system.  The upper Freeport, and Kittanning lower, or Catfish vein, are worked.  The first is about six, the latter four feet in thickness.  The furnace system supplies air, and the drainage and ventilation are good.  In 1885 there were two fatal accidents.

The Fairmount Company contemplates making another opening soon, and increasing the capacity of the collieries to double the present.  In connection with the mines, there are fifty coke ovens in operation, employing a number of men.

~ History of Clarion County Pennsylvania, 1887, Pages 365 & 366

Jamison, B. K. - 1882

Clarion County Mines – The Fairmount Mines
In 1873, on the completion of the Low Grade Railroad, R. W. Jones and J. M. Brinker, composing the Fairmount Coal Company, opened drift No. 1 on land purchased from John Hilliard.  This was worked until 1879, when the present No. 2 was opened on the farm of Philip Doverspike.  J. M. Brinker was the general manager of the mines.  In 1882 the property changed hands, and is now operated by the Fairmount Coal and Iron Company, of which B. K. Jamison, of Philadelphia, is president; John A Wilson, of the same city, vice-president; Ensign Bennet, of Buffalo, general manager; S. Taylor Sheaffer, of Fairmount City, superintendent.

In 1876 Brinker & Jones produced 55,044 tons, of value of $77,522.  One hundred and twelve persons were employed, and the mines operated every day.  At present the company have 250 miners and about fifteen mules and horses in their employ, and the average daily output is fifty cars.  The greater part of the coal is sent to Canada by way of Buffalo.  No. 2 is an extensive opening on the double-heading system.  The upper Freeport, and Kittanning lower, or Catfish vein, are worked.  The first is about six, the latter four feet in thickness.  The furnace system supplies air, and the drainage and ventilation are good.  In 1885 there were two fatal accidents.

The Fairmount Company contemplates making another opening soon, and increasing the capacity of the collieries to double the present.  In connection with the mines, there are fifty coke ovens in operation, employing a number of men.

~ History of Clarion County Pennsylvania, 1887, Pages 365 & 366

Doverspike, Philip - 1879

Clarion County Mines – The Fairmount Mines
In 1873, on the completion of the Low Grade Railroad, R. W. Jones and J. M. Brinker, composing the Fairmount Coal Company, opened drift No. 1 on land purchased from John Hilliard.  This was worked until 1879, when the present No. 2 was opened on the farm of Philip Doverspike.  J. M. Brinker was the general manager of the mines.  In 1882 the property changed hands, and is now operated by the Fairmount Coal and Iron Company, of which B. K. Jamison, of Philadelphia, is president; John A Wilson, of the same city, vice-president; Ensign Bennet, of Buffalo, general manager; S. Taylor Sheaffer, of Fairmount City, superintendent.

In 1876 Brinker & Jones produced 55,044 tons, of value of $77,522.  One hundred and twelve persons were employed, and the mines operated every day.  At present the company have 250 miners and about fifteen mules and horses in their employ, and the average daily output is fifty cars.  The greater part of the coal is sent to Canada by way of Buffalo.  No. 2 is an extensive opening on the double-heading system.  The upper Freeport, and Kittanning lower, or Catfish vein, are worked.  The first is about six, the latter four feet in thickness.  The furnace system supplies air, and the drainage and ventilation are good.  In 1885 there were two fatal accidents.

The Fairmount Company contemplates making another opening soon, and increasing the capacity of the collieries to double the present.  In connection with the mines, there are fifty coke ovens in operation, employing a number of men.

~ History of Clarion County Pennsylvania, 1887, Pages 365 & 366

Hilliard, John - 1873

Clarion County Mines – The Fairmount Mines
In 1873, on the completion of the Low Grade Railroad, R. W. Jones and J. M. Brinker, composing the Fairmount Coal Company, opened drift No. 1 on land purchased from John Hilliard.  This was worked until 1879, when the present No. 2 was opened on the farm of Philip Doverspike.  J. M. Brinker was the general manager of the mines.  In 1882 the property changed hands, and is now operated by the Fairmount Coal and Iron Company, of which B. K. Jamison, of Philadelphia, is president; John A Wilson, of the same city, vice-president; Ensign Bennet, of Buffalo, general manager; S. Taylor Sheaffer, of Fairmount City, superintendent.

In 1876 Brinker & Jones produced 55,044 tons, of value of $77,522.  One hundred and twelve persons were employed, and the mines operated every day.  At present the company have 250 miners and about fifteen mules and horses in their employ, and the average daily output is fifty cars.  The greater part of the coal is sent to Canada by way of Buffalo.  No. 2 is an extensive opening on the double-heading system.  The upper Freeport, and Kittanning lower, or Catfish vein, are worked.  The first is about six, the latter four feet in thickness.  The furnace system supplies air, and the drainage and ventilation are good.  In 1885 there were two fatal accidents.

The Fairmount Company contemplates making another opening soon, and increasing the capacity of the collieries to double the present.  In connection with the mines, there are fifty coke ovens in operation, employing a number of men.

~ History of Clarion County Pennsylvania, 1887, Pages 365 & 366

Brinker, J. M. - 1873

Clarion County Mines – The Fairmount Mines
In 1873, on the completion of the Low Grade Railroad, R. W. Jones and J. M. Brinker, composing the Fairmount Coal Company, opened drift No. 1 on land purchased from John Hilliard.  This was worked until 1879, when the present No. 2 was opened on the farm of Philip Doverspike.  J. M. Brinker was the general manager of the mines.  In 1882 the property changed hands, and is now operated by the Fairmount Coal and Iron Company, of which B. K. Jamison, of Philadelphia, is president; John A Wilson, of the same city, vice-president; Ensign Bennet, of Buffalo, general manager; S. Taylor Sheaffer, of Fairmount City, superintendent.

In 1876 Brinker & Jones produced 55,044 tons, of value of $77,522.  One hundred and twelve persons were employed, and the mines operated every day.  At present the company have 250 miners and about fifteen mules and horses in their employ, and the average daily output is fifty cars.  The greater part of the coal is sent to Canada by way of Buffalo.  No. 2 is an extensive opening on the double-heading system.  The upper Freeport, and Kittanning lower, or Catfish vein, are worked.  The first is about six, the latter four feet in thickness.  The furnace system supplies air, and the drainage and ventilation are good.  In 1885 there were two fatal accidents.

The Fairmount Company contemplates making another opening soon, and increasing the capacity of the collieries to double the present.  In connection with the mines, there are fifty coke ovens in operation, employing a number of men.

~ History of Clarion County Pennsylvania, 1887, Pages 365 & 366

Jones, R. W. - 1873

Clarion County Mines – The Fairmount Mines
In 1873, on the completion of the Low Grade Railroad, R. W. Jones and J. M. Brinker, composing the Fairmount Coal Company, opened drift No. 1 on land purchased from John Hilliard.  This was worked until 1879, when the present No. 2 was opened on the farm of Philip Doverspike.  J. M. Brinker was the general manager of the mines.  In 1882 the property changed hands, and is now operated by the Fairmount Coal and Iron Company, of which B. K. Jamison, of Philadelphia, is president; John A Wilson, of the same city, vice-president; Ensign Bennet, of Buffalo, general manager; S. Taylor Sheaffer, of Fairmount City, superintendent.

In 1876 Brinker & Jones produced 55,044 tons, of value of $77,522.  One hundred and twelve persons were employed, and the mines operated every day.  At present the company have 250 miners and about fifteen mules and horses in their employ, and the average daily output is fifty cars.  The greater part of the coal is sent to Canada by way of Buffalo.  No. 2 is an extensive opening on the double-heading system.  The upper Freeport, and Kittanning lower, or Catfish vein, are worked.  The first is about six, the latter four feet in thickness.  The furnace system supplies air, and the drainage and ventilation are good.  In 1885 there were two fatal accidents.

The Fairmount Company contemplates making another opening soon, and increasing the capacity of the collieries to double the present.  In connection with the mines, there are fifty coke ovens in operation, employing a number of men.

~ History of Clarion County Pennsylvania, 1887, Pages 365 & 366

Fairmount Mines, Clarion County Pennsylvania

Clarion County Mines -- The Fairmount Mines
In 1873, on the completion of the Low Grade Railroad, R. W. Jones and J. M. Brinker, composing the Fairmount Coal Company, opened drift No. 1 on land purchased from John Hilliard.  This was worked until 1879, when the present No. 2 was opened on the farm of Philip Doverspike.  J. M. Brinker was the general manager of the mines.  In 1882 the property changed hands, and is now operated by the Fairmount Coal and Iron Company, of which B. K. Jamison, of Philadelphia, is president; John A Wilson, of the same city, vice-president; Ensign Bennet, of Buffalo, general manager; S. Taylor Sheaffer, of Fairmount City, superintendent.

In 1876 Brinker & Jones produced 55,044 tons, of value of $77,522.  One hundred and twelve persons were employed, and the mines operated every day.  At present the company have 250 miners and about fifteen mules and horses in their employ, and the average daily output is fifty cars.  The greater part of the coal is sent to Canada by way of Buffalo.  No. 2 is an extensive opening on the double-heading system.  The upper Freeport, and Kittanning lower, or Catfish vein, are worked.  The first is about six, the latter four feet in thickness.  The furnace system supplies air, and the drainage and ventilation are good.  In 1885 there were two fatal accidents.

The Fairmount Company contemplates making another opening soon, and increasing the capacity of the collieries to double the present.  In connection with the mines, there are fifty coke ovens in operation, employing a number of men.

~ History of Clarion County Pennsylvania, 1887, Pages 365 & 366

Kennedy, James - 1888

Kennedy, James, Miner. Age 56.  Single.
March 2, 1888, 4th District, Adrian Colliery, Jefferson County.
Killed by a fall of coal while undermining.

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897 Vol. I, Page 3

Malloy, James - 1888

Malloy, James, Miner.  Age 46.  Married.  Four orphans.
March 2, 1888, 4th District, Adrian Colliery, Jefferson County.
Killed by a fall of coal while undermining.

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897 Vol. I, Page 3

Haddon, Anthony - 1888

Haddon, Anthony, Miner.  Age 40.  Married.  Three orphans.
February 9, 1888, 4th District, Rochester Colliery, Clearfield County.
Ankle badly bruised by a fall of coal requiring amputation.  He died February 18.

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897 Vol. I, Page 3

Matthews, James - 1888

Matthews, James, Mine Boss.  Age 24.  Married.
December 1, 1888, 1st District, Clipper Colliery, Washington County.
Instantly killed by falling slate.

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897 Vol. I, Page 2

Jores, Alexander - 1888

Jones (Jores), Alexander, Miner.  Married.  Four orphans.

March 26, 1888, 1st District, Abe Hays Colliery, Washington County.

Fatally injured by falling slate.  Lived about eight hours after being hurt.  Died on the 27th.

(Deceased leaves a wife and four children in Germany.)

 

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897 Vol. I, Page 1

Miller, George Alexander - 1918

George Alexander Miller was born January 26, 1893, in Van Buren, Arkansas, the son of Richard James and Lucy (Gooding) Miller.  He prepared at Van Buren High School and attended the University of Michigan before coming to Harvard, where he received an Bachelor of Arts (A.B.), cum laude, in 1918, as of our Class.

In 1961 he reported he was librarian at American Banker.  [He did not return a questionaire.]

Mailing Address, 195 Claremont Avenue, Apartment. 67, New York, New York.

~ Harvard College Class of 1916, Fiftieth Anniversary Edition, 1966, Page 315

King, Franklin William : 1894-1932

Franklin William King died March 12, 1932, at Brookline, Massachusetts.  He was born January 18, 1894, in Lawrence, Massachusetts, the son of Frank Edgar and Lucy (Carruth) King.  He prepared at Brockton High School and at Harvard spent two years with our Class, leaving at the end of his sophomore year.

He returned in 1916 for two additional years.  After college he was in the automobile business and later engaged in tobacco growing and farming and was secretary of the F. E. King & Son Company.

In 1915 he married Jennie Eva Stratton.  They had a daughter, Elaine Carruth.

~ Harvard College Class of 1916, Fiftieth Anniversary Edition, 1966, Page 239

You can visit the memorial page for Franklin William King.

Townsley, R. - 1833

For Sale.

2 SIDEBOARDS and ONE BUREAU, new and handsome.

R. TOWNSLEY.

Port-Gibson, April 27, 1833.                                        26
~ The Port-Gibson Correspondent 01 Jun 1833, Page 1, Column 1

Compton, Thomas A. - 1833

Notice.

LETTERS Testamentary were granted to the undersigned, at a Special Term of the Orphan's Court of Jefferson county, on the 18th of May, inst. on the estate of James Shaw, dec. late of said county-- Notice is hereby given, to all persons having claims against said estate, to present them, with the proper authentication, within the time prescribed by law, or they will be forever barred; and those indebted to said estate are represented to make immediate payment.

MATTHEW BOLLS,
EMELINE F. SHAW,
THOS. A. COMPTON.

May 25, 1833.---30
~ The Port-Gibson Correspondent 01 Jun 1833, Page 1, Column 1
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Shaw, Emeline F. - 1833

Notice.

LETTERS Testamentary were granted to the undersigned, at a Special Term of the Orphan's Court of Jefferson county, on the 18th of May, inst. on the estate of James Shaw, dec. late of said county-- Notice is hereby given, to all persons having claims against said estate, to present them, with the proper authentication, within the time prescribed by law, or they will be forever barred; and those indebted to said estate are represented to make immediate payment.

MATTHEW BOLLS,
EMELINE F. SHAW,
THOS. A. COMPTON.

May 25, 1833.---30
~ The Port-Gibson Correspondent 01 Jun 1833, Page 1, Column 1
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Bolls, Matthew - 1833

Notice.

LETTERS Testamentary were granted to the undersigned, at a Special Term of the Orphan's Court of Jefferson county, on the 18th of May, inst. on the estate of James Shaw, dec. late of said county-- Notice is hereby given, to all persons having claims against said estate, to present them, with the proper authentication, within the time prescribed by law, or they will be forever barred; and those indebted to said estate are represented to make immediate payment.

MATTHEW BOLLS,
EMELINE F. SHAW,
THOS. A. COMPTON.

May 25, 1833.---30
~ The Port-Gibson Correspondent 01 Jun 1833, Page 1, Column 1

NOTICE.

THE undersigned will present his financial account of Administration on the estate of John Bolls, Dec. to the Probate Court of Claiborne county, on the fourth Monday of August next, for settlement and allowance.

MATTHEW BOLLS, Admr.

May 25, 1833-- 30
~ The Port-Gibson Correspondent 01 Jun 1833, Page 3, Column 4

You can visit the memorial page for Mathew Bolls.

Shaw, James - 1833

Notice.

LETTERS Testamentary were granted to the undersigned, at a Special Term of the Orphan's Court of Jefferson county, on the 18th of May, inst. on the estate of James Shaw, dec. late of said county-- Notice is hereby given, to all persons having claims against said estate, to present them, with the proper authentication, within the time prescribed by law, or they will be forever barred; and those indebted to said estate are represented to make immediate payment.

MATTHEW BOLLS,
EMELINE F. SHAW,
THOS. A. COMPTON.

May 25, 1833.---30
~ The Port-Gibson Correspondent 01 Jun 1833, Page 1, Column 1
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You can visit the memorial page for James Shaw.

Sanders, James Jr. - 1833

Notice.

STRAYED away, on Monday evening the 8th of April, a Sorrel HORSE, about 8 years old, red mane and tail, has a blemish in the right eye; has a small knot on his left knee, branded with T. J. on the shoulder.  He got out of the stable at Geo. Sanders', about one mile from the Grand Gulf.  Any person that will take him up and send him to Jacob K. Haile's, or give him information so he can get him, in Copiah county, near Lloyd's Mills, or send him to me in Simpson county, Westville, will be satisfied for their teouble.

JAMES SANDERS, Jun.

April 18th, 1833.                                            27
~ The Port-Gibson Correspondent 01 Jun 1833, Page 1, Column 1
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Haile, Jacob K. - 1833

Notice.

STRAYED away, on Monday evening the 8th of April, a Sorrel HORSE, about 8 years old, red mane and tail, has a blemish in the right eye; has a small knot on his left knee, branded with T. J. on the shoulder.  He got out of the stable at Geo. Sanders', about one mile fro the Grand Gulf.  Any person that will take him up and send him to Jacob K. Haile's, or give him information so he can get him, in Copiah county, near Lloyd's Mills, or send him to me in Simpson county, Westville, will be satisfied for their teouble.

JAMES SANDERS, Jun.

April 18th, 1833.                                            27
~ The Port-Gibson Correspondent 01 Jun 1833, Page 1, Column 1
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Sanders, George - 1833

Notice.

STRAYED away, on Monday evening the 8th of April, a Sorrel HORSE, about 8 years old, red mane and tail, has a blemish in the right eye; has a small knot on his left knee, branded with T. J. on the shoulder.  He got out of the stable at Geo. Sanders', about one mile from the Grand Gulf.  Any person that will take him up and send him to Jacob K. Haile's, or give him information so he can get him, in Copiah county, near Lloyd's Mills, or send him to me in Simpson county, Westville, will be satisfied for their teouble.

JAMES SANDERS, Jun.

April 18th, 1833.                                            27
~ The Port-Gibson Correspondent 01 Jun 1833, Page 1, Column 1
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Jeffers, Jane - 1833

Administrator's Sale.

WILL be sold, on Saturday the 1st day of June next, to the highest bidder, the purchaser giving bond and security, on six months credit, at the court house in Port-Gibson, the residue or balance of the personal property of Osburn Jeffers, deceased, consisting of

ONE NEGRO GIRL,

One Mantlepiece Clock, Fancy and windsor chairs, and other household and Kitchen Furniture, and one Saddle.

JANE JEFFERS, Admrx.

Port-Gibson, April 25th, 1833.                                    26
~ The Port-Gibson Correspondent 01 Jun 1833, Page 1, Column 1
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Jeffers, Osburn - 1833

Administrator's Sale.

WILL be sold, on Saturday the 1st day of June next, to the highest bidder, the purchaser giving bond and security, on six months credit, at the court house in Port-Gibson, the residue or balance of the personal property of Osburn Jeffers, deceased, consisting of

ONE NEGRO GIRL,

One Mantlepiece Clock, Fancy and windsor chairs, and other household and Kitchen Furniture, and one Saddle.

JANE JEFFERS, Admrx.

Port-Gibson, April 25th, 1833.                                    26
~ The Port-Gibson Correspondent 01 Jun 1833, Page 1, Column 1
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