- The Potter Enterprise (Coudersport, Pennsylvania) 25 Feb 1903, Wed Page 1 i -
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The Late Harry A. Scovllle
Born, March 10th, 1851.
Died February 20th, 1903
The report of the death of Harry A. Scoville, Friday, caused sadness in the hearts of every man, woman and child who had known the man. It was, indeed, hard to believe that the man whose kind, friendly face had shone upon all less than a week before lay cold in death, as the result of pneumonia. Mr. Scoville was a man whom everyone liked, day in and day out he was the same ever bright, cheerful sympathetic and helpful. He was a man of men. The pages of his life book can be read from beginning to end and there cannot be found one discreditable page, so honorable had been the pathway he had trodden. At his home, his lodge or his club he was the same congenial, forbearing, self-sacrificing man, whose greatest happiness was derived from the happiness he was able to afford others. In all circles in which he mlngled he was deservedly popular and respected, and the places made vacant by his death can not be easily filled.
Deceased was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Scoville, and was born in Harrison township, this county, March 10, 1851.
In September, 1877, he was married to Franke Johnson of Woodhull, who died In August. 1878.
In 1879, Mr. Scovllle, who had been studying law in the office of Benson & Peck, was admitted to the bar and afterward moved to Rlxford where he remained for two years and then returned to this place where he lived during the remainder of his life.
In September, 1882, deceased was married to Milla Armstrong, of this place, who, with three children, survive him.
Thirteen years ago Mr Scoville was elected district attorney and conducted the work of that office in a creditable manner.
Other survivors of Mr Scoviville are,
- his sister, Viola Scoville, Palmatier;
and brothers,
- W. H. Scoville, of Millport;
- Perry Scoville, half brother, of Harrison township.
Mr. Scoville was a prominent member of the three Masonic bodies, and was secretary of Eulalia Lodge, F. & A. M., No. 332, Coudersport Chapter, R. A. M., No. 263, Potter Commandery, No. 69. He wa a Past Master of Eulalia Lodge,
Past High Priest of Chapter, and has taken thirty-second degree in Consistory. Since the organization of the Coudere Club he has been its secretary, and he will be greatly missed by all who visited the club. His funeral was in charge of the Blue Lodge. At 1:30, Monday, a prayer was offered at the home, after which the sad friends followed the ramains to the church where a choir, composed of
-W. A, Barnes -E G Marion,
-Mrs. F. A. Leet & -Miss Mina Raymond,
rendered some very appropriate, impressive selections, followed bv a sermon and prayer by Rev. VanKeuren. At the grave the Masonic services were held.
- The pall bearers were
- W I Lewis,
- N M. Goodsell,
- W H Richards,
- D. W. VanWegen,
- L. R. Bliss,
- George A. Farnsworth.
Mr. Scoville carried $2,000 insurance in the Knights of Honor, and $2,000 in the Maccabees.
BAR ASSOCIATION RESOLUTIONS.
For the second time during the present winter our ranks have been broken by the death of an honored member of our Bar. We deem it a pleasure to have beeu associated with a man so congenial, honorable and upright In every walk of life. Our brother, Harry A. Scoville, has been many years a member of this Bar, having been first admitted to practice, and having spent the great part of his professional life in our immediate association. For nearly a quarter of a century he has been an officer in this court, during which time he held for a term the responsible and honorable office of District Attorney, and in all these years be has never brought discredit to the profession, but has ever maintained the love and respect of the community and of his fellow members of the Bar. It is a pleasure to us to recall his happy disposition, bis manly and upright life, out- mis remembrance deepens the sorrow with which we contemplate his untimely death. We are proud to record that manliness, right-living, honesty and integrity are not rare qualities in the lawyer of today, and in thus commemorating the life of Brother Scoville we do not denominate him an exception. However, such a life is worthy of imitation and commendation, and we, therefore, indict this tribute to help to perpetuate the good qualities of the worthy officer of these courts. And we respectfully request that this action may become a part of the court records.
(Signed by Members of the Bar.)
The Late Harry A. Scovllle. Born, March 10th, 1851. Died February 20th, 1903
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