From a local newspaper in April of 1897: BEGIN Auburn - C. E. Voss has traded his gray horse for a fine span of blacks, which will look quite noby when put before that fine carriage. END From a local newspaper in 1898: BEGIN Auburn - One day while merchant Voss was away on his lot to work no less than eight agents visited him at the field that day and very likely would have been many more if he had not sent a strict message to his wife at the store to keep mum and not let them know where he was. The day this happened wasn't called much of an agent day either. END From "Commemorative Biographical Record" by J. H. Beers & Co. in 1900: BEGIN Clark Ernest Voss, general merchant and postmaster at Auburn Four Corners, Susquehanna county, is a valuable citizen of this section, holding a prominent place among the thrifty and progressive business men. He is a native of the county, born October 5, 1859, in Dimock township, three miles from his present home, and is a son of David and Mary E. (Titman) Voss. David Voss was born December 29, 1835, in Warren county, N. J., the only child of Jacob and Mahala (McKnight) Voss, who passed their entire lives in that locality, engaged in farming. He was reared in the vicinity of his birthplace, where he was married, in August, 1858, to Mary Elizabeth Titman, who was born in Warren county January 27, 1841, daughter of Philip and Jane (Mann) Titman. In 1859 they came to Susquehanna county, Penn., a few years later removing to Muscatine, Iowa, where Mr. Voss followed farming for one year, and at the end of that time returned to his old home in Warren Co, N. J. In a few months, however, he took up his home at South Auburn, Susquehanna county, residing there for six years, and in 1866 he settled on the farm in Auburn township where he passed the remainder of his days, dying July 19, 1894. His remains are interred in the Jersey Hill cemetery. He left three children: Clark E. whose name introduces this sketch; Roxanna, wife of Calvin Dean, a farmer of Shannon Hill, Penn., and Jennie A., who lives at home. On March 14, 1865, Mr. Voss enlisted, at Rock Island, Ill., in Company K, 58th Ill. V. I., and served until the expiration of his term, receiving an honorable discharge March 13, 1866, at Montgomery, Ala. He was never wounded in action, but while guarding prisoners he slipped from a wall and injured his knee. Clark E. Voss was reared on his father's farm, and received the advantages offered by the neighboring public schools, acquiring a good practical education. He remained at home up to the age of nineteen years, after which he taught school for two terms, one in the Pickett school and the other at Auburn Center. On March 23, 1880, he became connected with the business he now carries on as proprietor, clerking for ten years with his uncle, D. C. Titman, who was a member of the firm of Titman & James during the first year of that period, and then, the partnership having been dissolved, conducted the business alone until our subject was admitted to the firm, which continued thus for three years. Mr. Voss has been sole owner since April, 1894. He has taken a keen interest in the public as well as the commercial affairs of his town, served as township auditor, and during Harrison's administration was first appointed postmaster, holding the position throughout his term; he was reappointed September 15, 1897. Mr. Voss gives his attention principally to his mercantile business, but he has also been interested in other lines, and has proven himself to be an able and enterprising merchant, just and honorable in all his transactions, and possessing good judgement in matters financial. His thrift and good management have brought him encouraging success, and he is one of the substantial men of Auburn township in every sense of the word. In political faith he is a Republican. Socially he belongs to Maple Lodge, I. O. O. F., Springville. Mr. Voss was married, in November, 1884, in Bridgewater township, to Miss Almeda Lake, and they have one child, Glen L. Our subject is not a member of any denomination, but he attends the M. E. Church, and contributes liberally toward its support. Mrs. Voss was born November 21, 1863, in Rush township, Susquehanna Co., Penn., daughter of Isaac Lake, a native of Warren county, N. J., who was a son of Abraham Lake and great grandson of Garrison Lake, who passed his life in Warren county. [Note - Warren County was created in 1824 from Sussex County, New Jersey. - MEL] Abraham Lake came to Susquehanna county, Penn., and settled in Rush township about 1859, carrying on farming there for the remainder of his days. Isaac Lake remained in his native county until 1860, when he came to Susquehanna county, locating first in Springville township and later in Rush township, and thence removing to South Montrose, where he died June 22, 1882, at the age of forty-eight years, having been killed by being thrown from a buggy. He was a lifelong farmer, and became quite prominent in the neighborhood of his adopted home. He was buried in the cemetery at South Montrose. Mr. Lake was married, in Warren county, to Margaret Raub, whose parents, Michael and Mary (Reed) Raub, and grandparents were all residents of Warren county. To this union were born four children: Michael, who is a stock dealer of South Montrose; Erastus, a stock dealer of Springville; Lodaska, wife of Charles Allen, a farmer of Dimock township; and Almeda, Mrs. Voss. The mother now resides among her children. She was born August 19, 1837. END From a local newspaper in March of 1905: BEGIN Auburn Four Corners - C. E. Voss is treating the interior of his store to a new coat of paint. Jesse Conklin is doing the work. END transcription of Newspapers->Deaths->5.55.jpg From the Montrose Independent Republican, Montrose, Pennsylvania dated August 11, 1905: BEGIN Obituary.-Mary Elizabeth Voss. On Sunday, July 2d, '05, at 6 o'clock, p. m., during a terrible shower, when the outside world was enveloped in darkness, as if in keeping with what was transpiring in the home of Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Voss, her gentle spirit returned to the God who gave it. It was as one falling into a sweet sleep, which was so comforting to the many aching hearts surrounding her bed. She had been a great sufferer for several years - having had several slight strokes of paralysis. She bore it all with fortitude, and passed away with that Christian assurance which faithful souls alone can enjoy. She was a kind and affectionate mother, full of love for, and devotion to, her children, and those who were near and dear by kindred ties. Her cheerful disposition drew around her a wide circle of friends. To sacrifice comfort or pleasure for her family and friends was a pleasure, and her kindly nature caused her to lend a helping hand to those in need. Although the loss may seem unbearable to those who loved her so dearly, yet her gain is beyond calculation, when we consider that Heaven claimed her for its own, and that she has gone to be with Jesus and the many dear ones who preceded her. Mary Elizabeth Titman was born in Blairstown, N. J., in the year 1840. In the year 1857 she was wedded to David Voss of the same place, and came to Auburn to join her family, the late Philip Titman who had preceded them. Her husband died July 19, 1894. Their union was blessed with three children, all of whom survive her - C. E. Voss of Auburn Corners, Mrs. C. A. Dean of Shannon Hill, and Mrs. Jennie Smith of Auburn Corners; also six grandchildren - Glen L. Voss, Clark S., Daisy M., and Ethyl Dean, Hazel D. and Harold D. Smith; and four brothers and one sister - Hon. D. C. Titman of Montrose, L. W. Titman of Auburn Corners, Mrs. A. L. VanGorden of Meshoppen, E. L. Titman of Dimock, and J. J. Titman of Tunkhannock. The floral offerings were profuse and beautiful, composed of designs and bouquets. The pallbearers were: P. C. Bushnell, E. A. Lemon, R. M. Bushnell, J. Q. Adams, E. Loomis and H. D. Ross. The hymns were sweetly rendered by Mrs. R. M. Bushnell, Mrs. Raymond West, Miss Ethyl Young, Charles Chase and Henry Young. Rev. Edward N. Kline officiated, after which all that was mortal of our loved one was laid at rest beside her husband in the beautiful cemetery at Jersey Hill. END From a local newspaper in September of 1905: BEGIN The Ladies' Aid of the Methodist church of Auburn Corners will give a "Yellow Tea" at the home of Mrs. C. E. Voss, Friday evening. Price 10 cents. Louis Lathrop will have his fine Phonograph there to help entertain guests. Proceeds for pastor's salary. END From a newspaper local to Montrose, Pennsylvania in December of 1909: BEGIN Springville - The team of C.E. Voss, merchant at Auburn Corners, was at Springville depot when the train drew in, Mr. Voss's son handling the lines. The horses became frightened at the cars and sprang on the track just ahead of the engine, but were brushed aside and fell between the station platform and the train, one horse being on the ground and the other practically on its back. Singular to relate, the animals came out with only slight scratches though wedged in a space not much over 18 inches wide. END from a Montrose, PA newspaper in Feb 1916: BEGIN Auburn Corners - It is persistently rumored that Clark Voss, of this place, will succeed to the interest of the late J.L. Kent in the coal, express and dray business in Montrose. He will become associated with his son-in-law, Frank Pepper, the deceased's partner, although this report cannot be confirmed. Mr. Voss has until recently conducted a general store at Auburn Corners. END from a Montrose, PA newspaper in Jun 1916: BEGIN When passing over the state road near Oakley's garage, last Sunday, Glenn Voss, who was driving a touring car containing his wife, his father and mother, C. E. Voss and wife and his grandmother, suddenly found himself in a pocket in the road when attempting to pass some horse-driven vehicles, and a head-on collision resulted, striking an automobile driving [sic] by a lady whose name we have been unable to learn. The Voss car was badly injured and some of the occupants came home with A. W. Lyons, who happened to be nearby. The car driven by the lady was slightly injured, the fenders being bent and the lamps broken. No one was injured although given a bad scare when the gasoline steeds strenuously disputed the right of way. END From the Montrose Independent Republican, Montrose, Pennsylvania dated September 29, 1916: BEGIN Sudden Death of Clark E. Voss Clark E. Voss was found unconscious in the bottom of the Lackawanna coal chutes last evening at about 7 o'clock. He died this morning shortly before 7. Mr. Voss was a member of the firm of Pepper & Voss, coal dealers and draymen. He was found by John Doyle, living nearby, bruised and senseless, having fallen about 20 feet. He was a former Auburn merchant. His wife and one son, Glenn L. Voss, survive. END From the Montrose Independent Republican, Montrose, Pennsylvania dated October 6, 1916: BEGIN Sad Death of Clarke E. Voss Former Auburn Man Had Friends in All Walks of Life In last week's Republican brief mention was made of the tragic death of Clark E. Voss, which resulted from injuries sustained while he was engaged in the pursuit of his business at the Lackawanna coal pockets, being a partner in the business with F. F. pepper. It appears that Mr. Voss was last noticed by persons living in that vicinity when he entered the coal pockets at about 5:15 Thursday afternoon. He had apparently dumped a carload of coal, and cleared away all the coal remaining on the landing above the pocket, when it is surmised he accidently fell into one of the pockets, dropping a distance of 8 or 10 feet. Some have thought he suffered a stroke of apoplexy, but an examining physician stated that there was no evidence of such being the case. Others believe that he might have walked into the pocket, under the belief that it was filled with coal to the top, as men engaged at the pockets quite frequently walk over the coal instead of taking the more roundabout way on the platform by the track, but as there were no eye-witnesses to the sad accident, and as Mr. Voss never regained consciousness after the accident, dying at 6:45 the following morning, all beliefs are merely conjectural. When Mr. Voss failed to return home after the day's work, his wife went to the office in search of him at about 6:30, as he was uniformily punctual. John Doyle, living nearby, and Harold Smith, a nephew of Mr. Voss, started in search of him, taking a lantern. Mr. Doyle had noticed him entering the coal pockets and after they had hunted through the building for some time the sound of heavy breathing was heard and its source was located, Mr. Voss being found unconscious on the coal which partially filled one of the pockets. Mr. Doyle spoke to him, but the only response of recognition was a slight pressure of the hand. Help was quickly secured and he was tenderly removed to his home. Mr. Voss was a man highly regarded wherever he was known, and he had a wide acquaintanceship throughout the western section of the county. He was born at Auburn, Oct. 5th, 1859, and had he lived until yesterday would have reached his 57th year. He was a son of David and Elizabeth Voss, and spent all his life in Auburn until last February, when he removed to Montrose. When a young man in his early teens, after leaving school, he taught for one term and then became a clerk in D. C. Titman's store at Auburn. Later he became a partner with Mr. Titman, and after the latter's retirement from business bought out Mr. Titman's interest, and continued to conduct the store successfully until selling it shortly before his removal to this place. Mr. Voss was a man of genial temperment, optimistic and hopeful, and was inclined to make light of his troubles. He was a staunch supporter of what he believed right and yet was broad and charitible in his views towards those who did not agree with him. An ardent Republican, he never sought official recognition, but was loyal to candidates he deemed worthy of support, being a hard worker in their interests. He was a director in the Farmers National Bank of Montrose for many years. He is survived by his wife, who before marriage was Miss Almeda Lake, one son, Glenn L. Voss, of Montrose, and two sisters, Mrs. Jennie Smith, of Auburn, and Mrs. C. A. Dean, of Meshoppen. The funeral was attended by a large throng of mourning relatives and friends on Sunday afternoon, at 2:30 o'clock, his pastor, Rev. R. F. Lesh, of the Methodist church, conducting the service in his late home on Maple street. Mrs. D. A. Watrous sang two selections. There were many beautiful floral tributes. The bearers were O. W. Chase, W. A. Titsworth, W. J. Baker, A. B. Smith, E. A. Lemon and John Q. Adams. END from a Montrose, PA newspaper Jan 1917 BEGIN Montrose - A business announcement which came as a pleasant surprise to a very large number of people was that of the purchase of the interest of the late Clark L. Voss, of the firm of Pepper & Voss, by ex-Register & Recorder Milton E. Birchard. This firm sells D.L. & W. coal in Montrose, conducts the express business, and do a general draying business. END From the Montrose Independent, Montrose, Pennsylvania dated July 24, 1930: BEGIN Death of Mrs. Almeda Voss Former Resident of Auburn Township for Many Years Dies at Home of Son, Glenn L. Voss, Monday Morning. Mrs. Clark E. Voss died at the home of her son, Glenn L. Voss, on Scenery Hill, Montrose, on Monday morning at about 9:15 o'clock. She had been in failing health for some time and about three weeks prior to her death was confined to her bed. Death was due to a complication of ailments affecting the heart and lungs. Her name before marriage was Almeda Lake and she was born in Rush township sixty-six years ago. The greater part of her life was spent in Auburn township, coming to Montrose with her husband some years ago. Following his death she had made her home with her only son. She was a fine type of womanhood and an active worker in the Methodist Episcopal church at Auburn for many years. During her residence in Montrose she was affiliated with that church, although retaining her membership in the Auburn church. While ill health had confined her activities to a small circle for some time, she was nevertheless widely known in the communities where she lived and all feel the sorrow of her passing. Besides the son mentioned, she is survived by one sister, Mrs. Charles Allen, South Montrose, and two brothers, M. L. Lake, South Montrose, and E. R. Lake, Springville. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from her late home, the Rev. W. C. Dodge, pastor of the Methodist church, officiating. Interment was in Montrose cemetery. The casket bearers were nephews of the deceased: Guy Allen, Ralph Lake, Mark Lake, Bruce Lake, Clark Dean and Harold Smith. END