The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-11-17
OBITUARY.

Mrs. Catherine Cullighan, widow
of the late Maurice Cullighan, passed
away at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. Patrick Dunnigan, on West
street, on Saturday evening. The
deceased was 73 years of age. She
was born in Ireland and has resided
in this place for fifty years. The
funeral was held on Tuesday morn
ing, from st. Johns Catholic church,
with interment in st. Johns ceme-
terry.
Christian Smith, of River street,
died at his home Monday evening
after a lingering illness. Deceased
was 80 years of age. He was born
in Germany but came to this coun-
try when he was 10 years of age,
Besides his wife, he is survived by
four daughters-Mrs. William Crist,
of White Mills; Mrs. Henry Salzman,
of Honesdale; Mrs. David Manning,
of Bethany; Mrs. George Ordnung,
of Seelyville, and four sons, John,
julius, Fred and William. The fu-
neral will be held tomorrow (Thurs-
day. afternoon.
Adam A. Sensen died at the home
of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Sensen, on Woodland avenue, Haw
ley, Wednesday evening at 900,
after an illness of about eleven weeks
The cause of death was Bright's dis
ease. Deceased was born and reared
in Hawley and has always resided
| there. He was aged "a years. Be-
sides his parents he is survived by
six brothers: Joseph, of Highland
Falls, N. Y; William, Michael,
Thomas, Charles and Nicholas, all at
home. The funeral took place Sat-
urday morning at $3.50 o'clock at
the house and 10 o'clock at St..
Philomena's church. Interment was
made in Hillside cemetery.
G. H. Woodward, a well known
and prominent business man of Haw-
ley, died Sunday night of acute in
digestion and heart failure. Mr..
Woodward was about So years of age
and commanded the respect of a
large circle of friends. He was ill
but two days. He was a literary
man and wrote many beautiful
poems, portraying natures wonder
full handiwork. He was a member OF
the Hawley Methodist church for
many years and was an earnest and
jealous Christian. For a number Of
years Mr.. Woodward conducted q
| ohoy cto In, To
ley and at one time was in partner
ship with w. A. Gregg. Besides his
widow, one daughter, Miss Nellie
Woodward, a trained nurse of New
York city, survive.
Warren D. Yerkes, of Damascus
died on Nov. IA, 1909, aged 81
years, 8 months, and II days. He
was the son of Joseph w. Yerkes ant
Elizabeth Burcher, who were married
January 4, 1916. Warren was rear
ed and educated in Wayne county
attended the Milanville school ant
afterwards the Union Academy. HI
was united in marriage March 28
1866, to Margaret H. Mitchell, ;
woman of refinement and education
and native of Damascus. To then
were born five children, fourof whom
are living. Mr.. Yerkes lived on tn,
old homestead at Damascus and wal
highly esteemed by all who knew
him. At all times and under all cir
, cumstances he walked in the well
beaten path of righteousness. Con
science guided every act. He was
model of industry, in his care %
every trust reposed. He was strictl.
honest in every service he rendered
Was not only a model christian bu
he was an honorable gentleman il
the highest sense that term implies
commanding the respect of all sect
and classes of people. A man who's
true worth is not fully appreciated
until the thread of life is severed
But as we caught a glimpse of tn,
white sail that bore him away to tn,
distant shore, we are awakened t,
the realization that a good ant
righteous man had been taken from
our midst. He is survived by hi
wife, daughter, Mrs. G. H. Decke
of Binghamton; and three sons, w
B. Yerkes, of Damascus; w. J. AM
H. G. of Honesdale. He was buriet
yesterday (16th inSt.) at Damascus
services being held at the Baptis
church, the Rev. Mr.. Minch, officiat