1887 Deaths

The Princeton Press, Sat., Jan. 8, 1887: MRS. MARY SCUDDER     Mrs. Mary Scudder, long and favorably known as a teacher of the Public Colored School in this place, departed this life on the first day of the New Year. She was born at Cincinnati, Ohio, Sept. 15, 1826, and was therefore sixty years of age. She was educated in New York City; was licensed to teach in the schools of New York City on the 20th day of Jan., 1849, by Joseph McKeen, County Superintendent of Common Schools, and taught in that City successfully until 1851. She was married to Horace Scudder, November 6, 1851, and became a widow by the death of her husband, Oct. 15, 1859. On Feb. 7, 1866, she was commissioned as an assistant missionary teacher by the Presbyterian Church of the United States, and labored at and about Charleston, S. C., for some years. The death of Aunt Betsey Stockton, the teacher of the Public Colored School in this place, left a vacancy hard to fill. Her mantle finally fell on the shoulders of Mrs. Scudder, who faithfully for many years proved herself a worthy successor. The school, which has so long been conducted by these teachers, was absorbed by the graded school, organized in the present commodious building, Mrs. Scudder being retained at the head of the primary department until her death.		She was what might be termed a natural teacher. Her methods, aptness of illustration, and tact, not only in imparting instruction, but in governing the children, were often surprising to those who had enjoyed years of experience in school supervision, and called forth hearty commendation. Her Christian character, refined manners and spotless life, impressed favorably all who were brought in contact with her, and leave behind her pleasent recollections.     Funeral services were held in the Methodist colored church on Wednesday, January 5, Rev. Geo. M. Witten conducting the exercises. His sermon founded on the text, "For we know that, if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens," was in his usual impassioned and eloquent style, the toughts seeming to come directly from the heart, and, with no unmeaning sound, to be directed straight at the hearts and consciences of his hearers. The church was crowded with friends who thus manifested their respect for the deceased.     Mrs. Scudder was possessed of considerable property and after certain bequests, leaves the remainder for the benefit of the aged and the deserving poor.
The Princeton Press, Sat., Jan. 8, 1887:     At Princeton, Jan. 1st, 1887, MRS. MARY SCUDDER, widow of Horace Scudder, aged 60 years.		The Princeton Press, Sat., Jan. 29, 1887: NOTICE.--ESTATE OF MARY SCUDDER, deceased. Notice is hereby given that an order, dated the nineteenth day of January, A. D., one thousand eight hundred and eighty seven, has been made by the Surrogate of the County of Mercer, upon the application of the subscriber, executor of Mary Scudder, late of the County of Mercer, deceased, directing the creditors of said decedent to bring in their debts, demands and claims against the estate of said decedent under oath or affirmation, to the subscriber, within nine months from the date of said order, or they will be forever barred from any action therefor against the said Executor.
		SAMUEL P. McINTYRE,    Executor.
The Princeton Press, Sat., Feb. 12, 1887:     At Princeton, Feb. 11th, THOMAS BEEKMAN, in the 82d year of his age. Funeral from the Witherspoon St. Pres. Church, Monday, at 3 o'clock.		The Princeton Press, Sat., Mar. 19, 1887:     At Princeton, March 14th, RACHAEL VANZANDT, aged 83 years.
The Princeton Press, Sat., Mar. 26, 1887:     At Princeton, March 22.--SARAH M. DENNY, in her 3d year.		The Princeton Press, Sat., April 30, 1887:     At Princeton Basin, April 23, MRS. CATHERINE ANN BEEKMAN, aged 84 years.
The Princeton Press, Sat., April 30, 1887:     At Princeton, April 25, LOUISA LAMBERT, aged 11 years.		The Princeton Press, Sat., May 14, 1887:     At Princeton, May 9, AMBROSE CUMMINGS, aged 45 years.
The Princeton Press, Sat., June 25, 1887:     At Princeton, June 22, GEORGE VANDERVEER, aged 75 years.		The Princeton Press, Sat., July 9, 1887:     At Princeton, July 4th, GEORGE HARRIS, aged 54 years.
The Princeton Press, Sat., July 9, 1887:     "Chuck" Harris, as George Harris has been familiarly known in Princeton for many years, died on the 4th inst. He was a veteran of the late war, serving with the colored troops, in which service he received a wound in the face which disfigured him ever afterward. He was devoted to the interests of Mercer No. 3 Fire Company, always accompanying them on their target excursions and parades of every sort, making of himself a "general utility" man. The members of the Company laid a wreath of flowers on his grave, and gave a small sum to his widow.		The Princeton Press, Sat., Aug. 6, 1887:     At Princeton, August 3, JOHN DOUGHTY, aged 30 years.
The Princeton Press, Sat., Aug. 27:     In New York City, Aug. 21, JOHN F. VAN DYKE, in his 43d year.		The Princeton Press, Sat., Aug. 27, 1887:     Our citizens will recollect John F. Van Dyke, the young colored man who a few years ago built a costly house on Green Street. He had plenty of money, and spent it lavishly. Since his removal from Princeton he has lived in New York City, where he died on Sunday last.
The Princeton Press, Sat., Sept. 17, 1887:     S. P. McIntyre, as Executor of Mrs. Mary Scudder's will, sold her residence at the corner of Edgehill and Mercer Streets, on Wednesday, at public sale, to Joseph McIntyre, for $720, a low price. A house on Witherspoon Street, the second below the Travers lot, sold for $480. Mr. McIntyre also offered for sale the house immediately adjoining the Travers property, but could not get a bid of over $700 for it, and withdrew it from sale.		The Princeton Press, Sat., Oct. 29, 1887: CLIFTON--At Princeton, Oct. 25th, 1887, CHARLES CLIFTON, aged 63 years.
The Princeton Press, Sat., Dec. 10, 1887: CUDJOE.--At Princeton, Dec. 8, MRS. ELLEN CUDJOE, aged 87 years.		The Princeton Press, Sat., Dec. 24, 1887:     At the sale of the real estate of Mary Scudder, dec'd, by S. P. McIntyre, Executor, the two houses, one her dwelling on the corner of Edgehill and Mercer Streets, and the other a small house on Witherspoon Street, the second below the Travers property, sold for $850 for the account of Mr. McIntyre. The Trustees of the Cemetery have bought from him the house immediately adjoining the Travers property, looking to an extension of their line in that direction some time in the future.
The Princeton Press, Sat., Dec. 24, 1887: SALES.     At the late residence of Mary Scudder, piano, and household furniture, on the 29th inst., at 10 o'clock.
The Princeton Press, Sat., Dec. 24, 1887:     SAD ACCIDENT. -- Yesterday afternoon, about five o'clock, the fast express line on the Bound Brook railroad, coming from New York, and running about a mile a minute, struck a horse and wagon crossing the track, containing Richard Runyan of Princeton, and a colored boy, David Jones, a driver who was sent by the livery stable keeper, Fred. Shann. The accident happened at Voorhees' crossing, a road but little used, near Skillman's Station.		Full particulars of the accident have not yet been received, as it took some time for those at the scene of the accident to find out who the deceased men were, no papers being found to identify them. The boy was terribly cut to pieces, while Mr. Runyan's body was not badly mangled, although he was thrown a great distance by the engine. .  .  .  .  .  .

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