Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-11-16

ways lived, but the county as well. He was
born i'll Wyaluslng township April II, 1911,
and was in his list year. He was of Irish
descent, his great grand father having emf
grated from Tiperary, Ireland, in 17lS. In
May 1892, his grand father came upon the
farm where the Judge was born and rear
ed, it having been inherited by his ia ther,
who died in 1S41, when the homestead de-
scended to the subject Of this notice. t
For many years Judge STAFFORD WAS eX-
tensivey engaged in numbering, hut never
neglected his farming interests and was one
of the most intelligent and successful agrcul-
turaists in this section. His sterling integ-
rity. exceptionally tgood judgment, urbane
manners, and benevolent, charitable DISPOSE
tion won for Judge STAFFORD the confidence
and esteem Of all who had the honor of his
acquaintance. He was frequently called to
I'LL the various offices of trust in the town.
and in 1858 was elected one of the Associate
Judges of the county. II is needless to add,
that in all these stations lie discharged the
duties with honor to his constituents and
credit to himself, Had he been an aspiring
politician, heeould have reached any posi-
tion in the county 80
In 1912 Mf.i STAFFORD was happily mar
ried TO Miss MARY r. O'CALLAGHAN. Eight
ehldren-four sons and four tlaughters-were
born to them. seven of whom are still! living;
the'eldest. son having died only two weeks
sine. 3: -'.
The STAFFORD home was ever favor
ite resort. A generous welcome always await.
ed the visitor and hospitality was dispensed
with an open hand. Judge STAFFORD was
one of The first members of the Bradford
County Historical Society, and for years
filled the office of treasurer. He was seldom
absent from the meetings and was one of the
earliest to suggest the publication of the
county history. Although he never united
with the church he was firm believer in the
christian religion and a generous supporter of
the Wyalusing Presbyterian church, being
President of the Board Of Trustees. He was
also President of the Cemetery Association.
Yesterday his mortal remains were consigned
to their last resting place IN the quiet grave
yard where repose the ashes of his fore-fath-
ers. The funeral discourse was pronounced
by his beloved pastor and friend, Rev. DAVID
CRAFT. in the presence oi II large concourse
of friends and neighbors assembled to pay the
tribute Of respect to al, that remained of one
who had in his life time commanded their
love and highest esteem.
The pall-bearers were, GEORGE II. WELLEs,
d. w. BROWN, BENZ. ACKLEY John GAY
LORD, STEPHEN HOMET, and d. X Brown.
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Block this evening oysters scalloped. stewed
and raw will be served; also, celery slaw,
sandwiches, biscuit and cake. Without cof-
fee and cake the price of supper will be 80
cents; with these, 35 cents.
II hada fall from ladder and spralned my
wrist so badly" saws A. B. Palmer, of Cum
berand Court House, Va, "that lost all use
of my arm / procured a bottle of the st.
Jacobs Oil, and, after rubbing my arm with
it, obtained immediate relief. 1 used it
likewise for neuralgia, and find it also effectu-
al for burns, bruises, etc"
There will be no entrance fee charged to the
Oyster Supper in Mercur Block this
evening and the ladies hope that geodly
number Of our business men will relieve their
wives of the trouble of preparing the
evening meal and take tea with them. Ia
bIes Will be spread at 5 O'Clock. The menu
will comprise tea, coffee and sandwiches, as
we'll as oysters. Whatever of patronage they
may receive will be gratefully.
Flesh candies manufactured every day at
FITCH's.