Vitals: Obits: Chalfant, Davidson, Phillips: Fayette Co
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Elizabeth King Chalfant
ELIZABETH CHALFANT, widow of the late Dr. S B Chalfant, of Upper Middletown, Pa.,
was born March 5, 1826, and died at the residence of her father Josiah King, in
Perry township, Fayette Co., Jan. 10, 1889. The interment occurred at Mt.
Washington cemetery on Sunday following, at 10 AM, services conducted by the Rev A E
Husted, assisted by the Rev's A H Norcross and T H Wilkenson, former pastors of the
deceased. For over forty years she had been a member of the church, and for many
years her house at Upper Middletown was the home of the preachers, who always found
hospitable and entertainment. Her religious life was steady, consistent,
harmonious; rather the even noiseless flow of a deep stream than the bolsterous
turbulence of rocks and shoals. She leaves an aged father, an only daughter, four
sons and a host of relatives and friends to mourn her loss, but their loss is her
eternal gain. The ladies' aid society of Perryopolis in resolutions of respect very
truly speak of her as "a sister who in all the relations of life illustrated a noble
character by deeds of kindness."
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infinite wisdom to remove from our midst, Mrs. Elizabeth Chalfant, widow of Dr S B
Chalfant; thereto be it
Resolved, That the members of the Ladies' Aid Society of the Perryopolis Methodist
Episcopal church review her death with feelings of the most profound sorrow. It
mourns the death of a sister who in all the relations of life illustrated a noble
character by deed of kindness. That while we bow to the will of Him "who doth all
things well," may each member of the society strive to emulate her virtues and at
last meet her where parting shall be no more.
Resolved, That we extend our heartfelt sympathy to the aged father and other members
of the family of the deceased, and that a copy of these resolutions be sent to her
bereaved family, also a copy to the Connellsville COURIER.
Committee:
Mrs G Hixenbaugh
Mrs J A Murphy
Mrs. A H Cunningham
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Ephriam King Chalfant
E. K. Chalfant Died At Perryopolis; Was Former Postmaster
Ephriam King Chalfant, 79 years, four months and 35 days old, storekeeper and
former postmaster at Perryopolis, died Tuesday night at 9:15 o'clock at the home of
a son, Chads Chalfant, at Perryopolis from complications. He had been ill for six
months.
Mr. Chalfant was a son of the late Dr Samuel B and Elizabeth Chalfant, the former a
pioneer physician of Fayette county, and for many years a resident of Upper
Middletown where the son was born. Mr Chalfant was married to Ada Wells of
Jefferson township in 1901 who preceded him in death June 1, 1914.
He is survived by four sons, Ottis W Chalfant of Portland, Ore., Major Ray K
Chalfant of Richmond, Ind., Charles F Chalfant of Barnesville, Ohio, and Chads
Chalfant of Perryopolis. There is one brother, James K Chalfant of Hickory,
Washington county. Three grandchildren also survive. They are King and Elizabeth
Chalfant of Richmond, Ind., and Dorothy Bee Chalfant of Perryopolis.
Mr Chalfant spent the early part of his life at Upper Middletown and later resided
at Star Junction, being engaged in farming, and then moved to Perryopolis where he
was proprietor of a general store and also served as postmaster. He had been
retired about 15 years. He was organizer of the county local option movement about
15 years ago and always was immensely interested in public affairs and never missed
casting a ballot at every election- primary and general since he became of age. He
went to the polls last fall. Mr Chalfant was a staunch Republican.
The body will remain at the Chads Chalfant home until Friday noon where it may be
viewed. Then it will be taken to the Wade Funeral Home at Perryopolis where the
funeral service will be conducted at 2 o'clock. Rev Carl E Chapman, pastor of the
Perryopolis Methodist Episcopal Church will officiate. Interment will be in Mt
Washington Cemetery.
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Fletcher Charles Chalfant
CHALFANT
Fletcher Charles Chalfant, third son of Dr S B and Elizabeth Chalfant was born at
Uppermiddletown, Pa., January 21, 1863, and died at the residence of his
grandfather, Josiah King, in Perry township, March 18, 1886. Funeral services
conducted by Rev D H McKee, assisted by Rev Josiah Mansell, and the remains were
followed to the Mount Washington cemetery by a large concourse of, relatives and
friends, where they were deposited beneath the shadow of the family monument. Thus
ended in the early morning of his manhood, a life, the brilliancy of whose intellect
commanded the admiration of all who knew him, and whose generous disposition won the
love and respect of all his associates. Until Charlie was seven years old, he was
like other boys. But at this time while at play at school, he met with an accident
which changed his entire future and which resulted in a disease of the hip bone,
with which he suffered the pangs of a thousand deaths; and, but for the tender
attention of his mother, and the utmost exertion of his father's skill he would
never have survived this terrible affliction. But with these advantages, to-gether
with his own native force, we find him after five or six years able to travel around
with a crutch, and although badly crippled his disease was mastered so far as his
hip was concerned. But at this period his parents were horrified to see
manifestations of lung disease, and at the age of 15 years we find him trying the
western climate. A year later he tries the highlands of Colorado, making a strong
and vigorous fight for his life. He visited Denver, Pueblo, the various parks,
Maniton, with it's mineral springs, and finally selecting Colorado Springs as his
headquarters where he remained for five years. For two or three years the rarefied
air of that elevated country, together with the faithful maternal care of Miss A A
Warren, the proprietress of the Hotel Antlers with whom he stopped, did greatly
benefit him for the time. The transferring of passengers to Crystal Park hotel,
sightseeing of tourists and regular camp life, each in turn was tried as his
strength would permit, and when too feeble to endure fatigue Miss Warren was ever
ready with some pleasant and profitable employment which was recreative as well as
remunerative. But it became evident the last two years that he stayed in Colorado
that his health was declining and in the spring of 1884 his sister visited him and
induced him to return to his native state in hope that if the change of climate
would not arrest the ravages of the disease it would at least bring him to his home,
where his friends might surround him with the comforts he could enjoy; and while
Charlie had many friends who were willing to make any sacrifice for his pleasure
there was an attachment between him and his only sister that was super-human. She
was constantly at his side when she could render any comfort and has the
satisfaction of knowing that every wish he made was gratified, and when it was
apparent to all that the end was fast approaching, he besought her and his aunt to
"stand by me to the end," and with faithful loving hearts and constant willing
hands, they were ever ready to anticipate a wish or translate the meaning of a
glance. With watching and praying they alleviated all his suffering possible and
when but a few hours were left for him to suffer and when his friends were held in
breathless suspense it seemed as though their cup of bitterness no yet full, and to
intensify the agony, a message was received announcing the death of Dr E L King, a
son, a brother and uncle of those watching and waiting, but Charlie never knew it in
this world. And when the sunlight of a new day appeared, the death angel came and
found him ready. He said he was not afraid to die. He died in the hope that
"everything was all right," leaving a message to "meet him in heaven," His friends
followed him to the very crumbling verge of eternity, and when he had "forded the
river" their souls went out until they could almost hear the wave breaking on the
other shore.
J.
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Josiah King CHALFANT
J King Chalfant, aged 68, former well-known resident of Perry township, died at 5:30
Sunday morning, April 3, 1938, after a lingering illness. He was a charter member of
the Knights of Pythias lodge in Hickory and a lifelong member of the United
Presbyterian church.
Mr Chalfant was born June 13, 1870, in Uppermiddletown, a son of Dr and Mrs Samuel B
Chalfant. He spent most of his life in Perry township and was a farmer in Washington
county before retiring at his home in Hickory.
Surviving are the widow, Mrs Winnie Rankin Chalfant; two daughters, Mrs S L
McCalmont and Mrs Everett Philips, both of Hickory, and two grandchildren, Ruth and
Ted McCalmont.
Funeral rites will be held at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon in the home at Hickory in
charge of Rev John Louden, pastor of the Hickory U P church. Private burial will
follow in Mr Prospect cemetery in Hickory.
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MARY E CHALFANT DAVIDSON
Mrs. Mary E Davidson, 64 years old, widow of John H Davidson, died suddenly this
morning at 6 o'clock at her home at Perryopolis of heart trouble. Mrs. Davidson was
one of the most widely known and highly esteemed residents of Perry township and her
death came as a great shock to her friends throughout the community. Soon after her
return from an automobile ride last night she complained of a slight pain in her head
and during the night her condition became more serious. Deceased was born in
Uppermiddletown, a daughter of the late Dr S B and Elizabeth Chalfant, and spent
her girlhood days there. She was married January 10, 1881 to Dr Davidson and spent
all her married life in Perryopolis. She united with the Methodist church at the
age of 12 years and was prominently connected with the Perryopolis church for many
years. By her kind and gentle manner she won the friendship and esteem of all with
whom she came in contact, and her home was always open to her friends. She is
survived by one step-son, Clayton T Davidson of Perryopolis; two brothers, Ephriam
Chalfant of Perryopolis and King Chalfant of Hickory; three nieces, Mrs Ada Skinner
and Misses Pauline and Maude Chalfant; four nephews, Ottis, Charles and Ray
Chalfant, Barnsville, O., and Chads Chalfant of Perryopolis; and two grandchildren
Elizabeth and John Davidson of Perryopolis.
The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home, followed by
interment in Mt Washington cemetery.
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PAULENE CHALFANT PHILLIPS
Born in Fayette County;
Hickory UP Church member
Paulene Chalfant Phillips, 94, formerly of Hickory, died Wednesday,
April 29, 1992, in McMurray Hills Manor Nursing Home, McMurray.
She was born February 26, 1898, in Fayette County, a daughter of King
and Winnie Chalfant.
Mrs. Phillips was a member of Hickory United Presbyterian Church.
She had been a resident of the Hickory area since 1915.
In 1923, she married Everett M. Phillips, who died in 1958.
At the request of the deceased, there will be no public visitation.
Services will be held Tuesday, May 5, at the convenience of the family, with
interment in Mt. Prospect Cemetery, Hickory.
Arrangements by William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 925 Allison
Avenue, Washington.
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