The Yale expositor., 1910-02-04
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Marvin Nj. Holcomb a pioneer resi-
dent of Yale and vicinity died Monday
Jan. 81, 1910, at his home i'm Yale after
an illness of several years, aged 86
years, 8 months and IL days.
Deceased was born i'm New York
state April IA, 1923, and came to Michi-
gan when it was a wilderness Of timber
For many years he farmed and knew
what the hardships of pioneer life
were.
When 26 years of age he was mar
ried and with his helpmate he has lived
and raised family Of five children two
boys now living, Owen and James.
Mrs. Holcomb who survives her hus-
band is very low and needs constant
care.
About fifteen years ago Mr.. Holcomb
moved into Yale and engaged in the
draying business and was a familiar
figure on our streets until failing health
compelled him to retire from active
work.
The funeral services were held from
the house on Thursday at 1000 a. M,
Rev. 5. NJ. Gilchriese preaching words
of comfort and assurance to the sorrow
ing relatives and friends. Interment
in the McFadden cemetery.
Ashton Smith, who departed this life
Monday morning, January 81, 1910,
was born at Whitchurch, Ont, March
18, 1857 and came to Michigan in 1872
with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Francis
Smith now deceased.
| In 1882 he married Diesta Stevens.
-Four children were born to this union
three of whom are now in life-Mar-
shall, Naomi and Hazen.
Deceased was man of splendid
character and habits and his friends
were legion. Being a loving husband,
kind father, and good neighbor his loss
will be deeply mourned by large cir
Gle of relatives and friends.
He was a member of the Cleaners
and carried policy of $1,000 in this
order.
The funeral was held on Thursday
at one o'clock p. m. from the house,
Elder j. II. Patton preaching the funer-
al sermon. Interment at Elmwood
cemetery.
Michael Magner was found dead Sat-
urday morning, Jan. 20, on the floor of
his bedroom at his home in Old Brock
way. On retiring the night previous
he was feeling as well as usual and the
only cause of his sudden demise is
supposed to be heart failure.
Deceased was born in Kilmichael,
County Clare, Ireland, Sept. Is, 1S4S,
and came TO America with his parents
when five years old settling on a farm
southwest of Brockway where he grew
to manhood.
In 1878 he married Mary Reedy. Six
children were born to them-Edward
and Will, of Buffalo; Mrs. Elleary
Hartman, Of Detroit; Nellie at home;
Birdie, of Buffalo; Thomas at home.
| About twenty years ago Mr.. Magner
kept general store at Old Brockway
and at the same time drove stage be-
tween the old town and Port Huron.
lie was man of very quiet, retired
disposition and leaves host of warm
friends to mourn his untimely DEATH
The funeral was held from the house
Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock and the
interment was made in Sacred Heart
cemetery, Rev. =. j. Cullinane conduct
ing the services.
Deceased carried beneficiary insur-
ance in the Maccabees for $1,000.
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Died at Dryden on Tuesday, Feb. l.,
1910, Mrs. John Williams aged 7S years.
Funeral on Friday, Feb. 4, at 200 p. m.
Deceased is sister-in law of VIM.
Williams of this city and some years
ago resided in this locality. The hus-
band is quite sick and little hopes are
entertained of his recovery.
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Henry Barber, an unmarried man
about 43 years of age, died at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Tnos. Keyworth on
Monday, January 81. Funeral services
were held on Wednesday. Mr.. Barber
held 1000 policy in the Cleaners.