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MCGUIRE - WALSH - In Penn Yan, April 9, 1902, James McGuire and Miss Ella Walsh, both of Penn Yan.

WHEELER - ELLIS - In Penn Yan, April 9, 1902, James Robert Wheeler and Miss Ester Eveline Ellis, both of Penn Yan.

JAYNE - PAYNE - In Milo, April 2, 1902, Fred L. Jayne, of Barrington, and Miss Eva Payne of Penn Yan.

SCHOJAN - BASSAGE - At Canandaigua, Mar., 1902, Fred Schojan and Miss Mabel Bassage, of Penn Yan.

MC BLAINE - In Penn Yan, April 8, 1902, Mrs. Nancy McBlaine, aged 89 years.

BUSHNELL - In Penn Yan, April 13, 1902, Mrs. F. B. Bushnell, aged84 years.

Rochester Daily Union and Advertiser, Monroe Co., Rochester, NY June 26, 1902 page 6 by Pat Mims

PENN YAN, June 26 - John MILLER died at his home in Branchport yesterday morning at an advanced age. Mr. MILLER was one of the best known residents of that section, having until within a few years, when his physical condition became such as to render it an impossibility, conducted the blacksmith shop there. His ailment was heart disease. He is survived by a widow and a number of children, among them Ex-Sheriff, J. Robert MILLER of this place.

Democrat & Chronicle, Rochester, NY Tuesday Dec 30, 1902 by: GSubyak@aol.com

Fire in Store of Pearce & Huntley, Penn Yan, Threatened Serious Damage

Fire was discovered in the basement of the Kelly block, on Jacob street, in Penn Yan Sunday night about 11:15, that threatened considerable damage. The store is occupied by PEARCE & HUNTLEY, who conduct a general hardware and implement business. The building is owned by Charles KELLY, of Penn Yan. An alarm was turned in, to which the entire department quickly responded, to find the fire was in the basement of the store, where it was confined.
Several streams of water were quickly turned on the flames, which had apparently started near the center of the place, in a lot of boxes and waste material.
PIERCE & HUNTLEY were amply covered by insurance. It is estimated that the damage done to the building will not be more than $400. It is not known whether Mr. KELLY had any insurance on his loss.

NOTES OF ISSUE FILED
The following notes of issue have been filed with the County Clerk in Penn Yan, for trial at the January term of County Court to be convened in that village on January 12th: The people of the state of New York vs. Benjamin RENO. This is an appeal from a judgment rendered before Justice BAKEN and a jury. The case is an argument by Judge KNOX, without a jury, John G. JOHNSON vs. the village of Penn Yan. This case will be tried before a jury. This is also an appeal from justice's court.

Democrat & Chronicle, Rochester, NY Tuesday Apr 28, 1903 by: GSubyak@aol.com

MANY LAUNCHES ON KEUKA
Every season there are one or more small launches added to the fleet already in service upon the waters of Lake Keuka. The latest addition will be made this week, when the 25-foot gasoline launch recently purchased by George B. LOWN, of Penn Yan, will be placed in commission.

APPLICANTS FOR CLERK-CARRIER
Ernest E. TITUS, secretary of the Board of Civil Service Examiners, of Penn Yan, announces that he has received four applications for the clerk-carrier examination in that village on Saturday, May 9th.

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MRS. JOHN BRUSH - Penn Yan, N. Y., Jan. 2 - Mrs. John BRUSH died at her home on Seneca street yesterday, after a long and painful illness with consumption. She is survived by a husband and one child.

MRS. WILLIAM OLIVER - Penn Yan, N. Y., Jan. 2 - Mrs. William OLIVER, widow of th elate Dr. William OLIVER, died at her home on Main street, Thursday evening, after a short illness, aged 78 years. Deceased is survived by two daughters and one son, Dr. William A. OLIVER, all of this place.

HENRY SMALLEY - Penn Yan, N. Y., Jan. 2 - Henry SMALLEY died at his home on Liberty street yesterday morning after an illness of several years with consumption. He is survived by a widow, three daughters, Mrs. John J. McINERNEY, and Misses Lizzie and Maggie; and one son, George D. SMALLEY, all of this village.

Democrat & Chronicle, Rochester, NY Wed Feb1, 1905 contributed by: GSubyak@aol.com

LOWN DRY GOODS COMPANY
Penn Yan, Jan. 31 - The Lown Dry Goods Company held its annual meeting of stockholders at the store of the company, last evening, and the following directors were elected: Cassius N. McFARREN, Seneca L. PRATT, Henry SHERWOOD, Monroe LOWN, W. Scott GENUNG, John H. COOK, and Edward G. HOPKINS, second.

The following officers were chosen: President, Cassius N. McFARREN; vice-president, John H. COOK; secretary, Seneca L. PRATT; treasurer, Edward G. HOPKINS, second. A dividend of seven-per cent was declared upon the common stock, and six per cent on the preferred stock of the company.

Democrat & Chronicle, Rochester, NY Wed July 25,1906 contributed by: GSubyak@aol.com

CHARGED WITH STEALING TRUNK CONTAINING VALUABLE PAPERS

Penn Yan, July 24 - Some interesting details in regard to the mysterious disappearance of a trunk on May 1, 1905, have come to light, and one man has been held for the Grand Jury and indictment will be made against another, whose present whereabouts are unknown, as a result of the disclosures.
On May 1st of last year Jerry WILSON was moving from the vicinity of Rumpus Hill to Atlanta, Steuben county where he now lives, conveying his effects in a hay rigging. -- On the wagon was a trunk, containing bankbooks of Rochester banks, showing deposits of $1,800, bonds and mortgagesaggregating$2,000, and promissory notes and other securities, the whole amounting to about $5,000, besides clothing, army discharge papers, pension papers, etc.
Stopping that night at a farmhouse on the way, WILSON missed the trunk, and although a thorough search was made, all efforts to obtain any clew to it were without avail.
Up to a short time ago there lived in the neighborhood of Rumpus Hill a man named William KARNES, whose wife and he recently separated. In a tenant house on the KARNES farm lived Ernest FRIBOLIN. A few days ago Mrs. KARNES came to Penn Yan and gave information to the authorities to the effect that her husband and FRIBOLIN had found the trunk and had brought it home, and that they had burned all papers useless to them.
Parts of the trunk that did not burn were buried, she says, in a nearby gully. A search warrant was issued, and clothing and other articles Mrs. KARNES says were in the trunk were found in the house occupied by FRIBOLIN. FRIBOLIN waived examination when arraigned before Justice BAKER. Bail was fixed at $1,000, and the bond was signed by Taylor KARNES.

Democrat & Chronicle, Rochester, Monroe, NY Wed Aug 22,1906 contributed by: GSubyak@aol.com

Penn Yan, Aug. 21 -- One feature of the county fair which will easily gain much interest is the baby show, to be held on Wednesday, the second day, at2 o'clock. The "best and handsomest baby under two years old" will win a baby carriage, and the second prize will be a baby's cloak. The babies will be exhibited in a tent erected for the purpose.

Another feature will be two spelling matches, one between girls under 51 and one between boys of the same age. The contest will be held on Friday at 11:00 A. M.

The present officers of the society are President, Calvin J. HUSON; vice-president, H. B. HARPENDING; secretary, John E. WATKINS; treasurer, George H. RENER. The board of managers is made up of T. W. WINDNAGLE, of Barrington; F. E. SPENCER, Benton; A. T. ANGEEL, Italy; James H. PEPPER, Jerusalem; Peter H. VOORHES, Middlesex; Howard SULLAGER, Milo; G. L. WHEELER, Potter; Philip ROOF, Starkey; Frank KIPP, Torrey.

Democrat & Chronicle, Rochester, Monroe, NY Thurs Aug 23,1906 contributed by: GSubyak@aol.com

LECTURE GIVEN BY DR. CHAS. H. MEADE

Spoke at Keuka Park Before Young Ladies
Penn Yan, Aug. 22 - Tuesday evening's session at the Y. W. C. T. U. encampment at Keuka Park consisted of a lecture by Rev. C. H. MEADE, of New York, who presented the temperance question from the standpoint of a Prohibitionist, taking for his subject "Wanted -- A Man." In introducing him, Mrs. Effie LAMBERT, the "Y" secretary, suggested that she thought the subject might be of special interest to the young ladies of the encampment, Dr. MEADE was both witty and eloquent.
Mr. and Mrs. SUTPHEN, of Keuka Park, added not a little to the enjoyment of the evening by their rendering of several songs, "O, Song of the Jubilee, "The Old. Old Bell" and "Beautiful City of Love." In the latter they were assisted by Dr. MEADE, the author of the verses, which were written in memory of his mother.
Dr. FRY was present to meet his class in Bible study. He occupied his hour by explaining the origin and scope of the Septuagent and Talmud. The school of methods met down by the lake this forenoon, the weather being so oppressive, and this innovation proved pleasing to all. The following committee on athletics was elected to serve during the coming year: William B. CHURCH, of South Glen's Falls; Mrs. Cora LASHER, of Canandaigua O. O. A., and Miss Helen SMITH, of Penn Yan. They are to act as custodians of the athletic apparatus and are to plan for further sports. It was also decided to ask the state officers for permission to hold another encampment next year at the same place.

DIED OF INJURIES RECEIVED
Penn Yan, Aug. 22 - Mrs. Artie CARPENTER, aged 75years, died late yesterday afternoon as the result of injuries she received in a fall down a cellar stairs Monday night. The injuries proved to be more serious than they were thought to be at first, and yesterday it developed that her skull had been fractured by the fall, aside from the minor injuries. Mrs. CARPENTER is survived by one son, John, and two daughters, Mrs. Harry WILLOUGHBY and Mrs. David CAREY,
all of this village.

MISS JESSIE CRAMER
Penn Yan, Aug. 22 - Intelligence has been received here of the death in Buffalo a few days ago of Miss Jessie CRAMER, aged 19 years, daughter of Robert CRAMER, formerly of this village, and a brother of John B. CRAMER. Her death was due to pneumonia.

Mrs. John A. Lamphier, of Penn Yan, died Thursday night, 8^th inst., of heart exhaustion, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Edward Handy, in this place. She had been sick about a year with heart trouble. She was 62 years of age June14^th, and is survived by her husband, her daughter, and a grandson, Ellis Kennedy, about fifteen years old.

Her funeral, Sunday, was in the morning, at Mrs. Handy�s residence, where there was a brief service by Rev. J. Still, and at Italy Hill M. E. Church in the afternoon, Rev. Z. A. Space, of Keuka Park, a neighbor for years of the deceased, preached the sermon, and Rev. Mr. Wilson, pastor, offered prayer. The deceased was beloved by all who knew her and, not withstanding the snow storm, a large congregation attended her obsequies. Interment was at Italy Hill. The undertaker was R. M. Kennedy, of Geneva, who escorted the mourners from Dresden. Mrs. George Denison, deceased�s niece, her sons, William and Rufus, and daughter, Mrs. Emma Hill, and daughter-in-law Mrs. Rufus Denison, all from Dundee�(the remainder of funeral attendees are illegible on my copy.) (Hand dated Nov. 1906.) (Her entire name was Phoebe Ann Ellis Lamphier.)

WILLARD J. RANSOM - Penn Yan, Nov. 11 - Willard J. RANSOM died at his home on Hamilton street, yesterday, aged about 65 years. He was a veteran of the Civil War. He is survived by a sister in Little Falls, N. Y., and another in Washington, D. C., and a brother in Little Falls. The body will bet aken to the latter place. [Little Falls]

Royal G. Kinner - Died of pneumonia, in a sanitarium in South San Francisco, March 11, 1907, Royal G. Kinner, in the 34 year of his age.

This death recalls to the oldest residents of Penn Yan and Yates county memories of early local history. Among those who settled here at least eighty years ago was Joseph Jones universally known as �Quaker� Jones. He was a surveyor and many of the oldest recorded deeds contain the description of lines which were run out by this old surveyor whom everybody respected. His honest and reliability were universally recognized.

His son, Richard M. Jones, was in business in Penn Yan at the commencement of the Civil War, and although too old to be drafted, he enlisted and died in an army hospital in Virginia and was buried there.

One of his sons, Joseph, was one of the best and brightest young men who ever grew up in Penn Yan. Unaided, he worked his way through college, having prepared almost entirely by private study, graduating from Genesee College in 1864, as the valedictorian of his class. He died at the age of 35 while editing the Ilion Citizen, having formerly been associated with A. O. Bunnell in publishing the Dansville Advertiser. So highly respected was he that Memorial services were held in Ilion, Penn Yan and Dansville.

A sister, Mrs. Augusta M. Jones Kinner, the mother of the subject of this sketch, survives. The father Royal G. Kinner Sr., who died seven years ago, was also a veteran of the Civil War and the son of George B. Kinner, of the firm of Stanford & Kinner, one of the leading business houses of Penn Yan fifty years ago.

The son, Royal G. was educated in the schools of Torrey and the Penn Yan Academy. He commenced a training course in Willard State Hospital which he completed in the Buffalo State Hospital, graduating as a trained nurse, making a specialty of nervous diseases. All this time he was battling with asthma, which often incapacitated him for work. Hoping to find amore congenial climate, he enlisted in the hospital corps of the regular army and went with his company in their raids in the mountains of Luzon as nurse and dispenser of medicine, when in camp often taking the place of physician, administering to the natives as well as the soldiers. On account of ill health he was returned to the States and completed the last three months of his enlistment in the hospital in the Presidio in San Francisco. Soon after reaching home he returned to California on account of his ill health. The climate there gave him comparative freedom from the asthma and he was quite hopeful of recovery. During the great earthquake he was seriously injured and narrowly escaped death. At the age of eleven, Royal was converted and united with the Methodist church in Dresden and during all the years of wandering, seeking health, and in the Army he ever maintained a consistent Christian life and died in full assurance of Heaven, through Christ whom he early learned to love.

A brother, George B., was accidentally killed while a student in the Albany Medical College in 1904. The survivors besides his mother are: Mrs. J. M. Payne, Ovid; William R., Dresden; S. Russell, Bath; Mrs. L. D. York, Eastport, N.Y.; Augusta B., a student in Syracuse University. The mother, Mrs. Augusta J., has thus had repeated almost crushing bereavements, yet she is sustained by a firm Christian faith.

Died at his home near Rossberg, Allegany County, NY, June23,1908 of cancer of the stomach. He was born Oct 21, 1833,son of Abram and Anna Robinson. On 11/4/1860 he married Augusta Oakley and had one son, Miles, who was killed in a railroad wreck. Mrs. Robeson died 3/9/1866, of consumption. He married for his second wife, Philana Bentley 1/1/1868 and had six children, Mary, Cynthia, Bertha, Charles, Pheobe and James. He is survived by his wife and three children. For many years he resided in Potter, NY and was well known and respected by all. About 22 years since he removed to Allegany County, where here sided until his death. He was a great sufferer for many months but was cheerful and patient until the last and was conscious that his end was near. His funeral service were held on Thursday, June 21.

Democrat & Chronicle, Rochester, Monroe, N. Y. Tues Feb 23, 1909 by: GSubyak@aol.com

VIOLATION OF EXCISE LAW OFFENSE CHARGED

Penn Yan, Feb. 22 - Theodore FOSTER, of Middlesex, was arrested this afternoon, charged with a violation of the excise law. District-Attorney LINCOLN went to Middlesex, and FOSTER gave bail for a later appearance. The complaint was made by Middlesex officers. FOSTER came here and consulted an attorney before he was arrested.

John SHANNON of Penn Yan has been spending a few days with his son, Foreman J. F. SHANNON, and family.

Democrat & Chronicle, Rochester, NY Wed Aug 10, 1910 contributed by: GSubyak@aol.com

TEACHERS FOR PENN YAN
Penn Yan, Aug. 9 - The Board of Education last night engaged as teachers Miss May PEARSALL, of Oxford, Miss Sarah KILLING, of Penn Yan, Miss Hazel R. CHAPMAN, of Penn Yan, and Miss Maude PHALEN, of Penn Yan, to teach for the coming school year, at salaries of $700, $550, $480and $480, respectively. Janitors were appointed as follows: Chestnut street school, Alphonso HYATT; Hutton street school, Harvey M. ACKLEY; Lake street school, John H. MOSHIER; Academy and Liberty street schools, Solomon H. PETERS.

Democrat & Chronicle, Rochester, Monroe, NY Feb 27, 1911 contributed by: GSubyak@aol.com

BENTON WOMAN DIES SUDDENLY

Penn Yan, Feb. 26 - Soon after returning yesterday afternoon from a social gathering, Mrs. Catherine L. LOVEJOY, wife of D. S. LOVEJOY, of the town of Benton, died suddenly. She leaves two daughters, Mrs. Sarah H. HURRAN, of Gorham, and Mrs. Margaret KOEHLER, of Benton; five brothers, Benjamin WILLOUGHBY, of Syracuse, Richard, Thomas and Henry WILLOUGHBY, of Penn Yan, and John WILLOUGHBY, of Brooklyn, and two sisters, Mrs. John CARPENTER and Mrs. John MOSHER, of Penn Yan.

Democrat & Chronicle, Rochester, Monroe, NY Monday, Oct 27, 1913 contributed by: GSubyak@aol.com

PENN YAN GIRL SHOT WHILE FISHING WITH HER FATHER

Gun Was on the Seat in the Boat When It Accidentally Discharged -- Girl Favorite

Penn Yan, Oct 26 - Ruth ROWLEY, the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter H. ROWLEY, of Liberty street, this village, was accidentally killed by the discharge of a shot gun belonging to her father, at about a quarter past five this afternoon. She and her father went to the cottage of Emmett BASSAGE near the Hanford place on the west side of the lake to spend the day fishing. ROWLEY took his gun.
Shortly before the accident a flock of wild ducks flew over the boat from which they were fishing near the shore. ROWLEY killed one duck and wounded another. He reloaded his gun and laid it on the seat. In his efforts to secure the wounded duck in some way the gun, which was double barreled and loaded with a shell containing number twelve shot, was discharged. The shot entered Ruth ROWLEY's body immediately above the heart.
James ROBINSON, who was on shore, heard the report and the girl's cry. He brought them to shore in his motor boat.
Mrs. ROWLEY, who was at home about two miles from the place of the accident, was notified and every effort was made to get her to her daughter before the end came, but the girl died in a very few minutes after being struck, and before her mother arrived. Doctors CONLEY and COX were also too late to see her alive. Coroner COX, after investigation, gave a certificate of accidental death.
Ruth ROWLEY was 14 years old, a student at the Penn Yan Academy and was extremely popular among her school mates. She was fond of outdoors sports and was the habitual comrade of her father, who was very proud of her, in his fishing and hunting excursions.

ONTARIO COUNTY JOURNAL, Canandaigua, NY May 1,1914 contributed by: Dianne Thomas

The remains of Timothy O' CONNER, aged 71 years, whose death occurred at Bath on Saturday, were interred in Calvary cemetery on Tuesday. Deceased was a veteran of the Civil War and was a resident of Penn Yan. He leaves his wife, one daughter, Mrs. John A. NOONAN of East Avon; one brother, James, of Dansville and one sister, Mrs. Mary O'HARA, of Dansville. The funeral services were held at St. Michael's church, Penn Yan.

ONTARIO COUNTY JOURNAL Friday August 21, 1914 Pg 5, col 5 contributed by: Ron Hanley

Hastening to bid his son, Thomas and bride Godspeed on their wedding journey, Patrick Cougevan, aged 67 years, of Penn Yan, was struck and fatally injured by an incoming Pennsylvania train in front of the New York Central station at 8 o'clock on Wednesday evening. His right hand and right foot were severed, and he was injured about the head.

He was hurried in the Memorial hospital by attending physicians and Dr. Mulligan, of Rochester, summoned. Everything possible was done for the injured man, who slightly regained consciousness after the accident, but died at 8:20 on Thursday morning. The family who were at the station with the bridal party, were overcome when they realized the seriousness of the accident.

Deceased was born in Ireland, and was at one time a resident of Canandaigua. He had been employed as section foreman of a division of the Pennsylvania railroad for a great many years, and a few years ago received a prize for maintaining the best piece of track on the Elmira division of the road. It is understood that he was to be pensioned in a month or two.

Mr. Cougevan is survived by five sons, William, of Watkins, James of Penn Yan, Frank, of Rochester, Joseph and Thomas, of Canandaigua, one daughter, Mary Cougevan, of Canandaigua, two sisters, Mrs. Mary Meath and Mrs. Norah Flynn, of Canandaigua. The funeral services will be held from St. Mary's church tomorrow morning at 9:30 o'clock. Interment at Calvary Cemetery.

Democrat & Chronicle, Rochester, Monroe, NY July 22, 1915 contributed by: GSubyak@aol.com

Penn Yan, July 21 - Miss Susannah HATMAKER, owner of the Hatmaker Private Hospital, in this village, has just given a report for the fourth years which ended on Saturday last. Her records show 1,419 hospital days treatment and 125 patients admitted during the year. The increase in the number of patients over last year was fourteen. Of the cases treated 25 were medical, 40 major surgical operations, 51 minor surgical and accident and 9 obstetrical. There were nine deaths. Miss HATMAKER says the bulk of the surgical work was done by Penn Yan physicians. Each year of the hospital's existence has brought a greater number of patients.

Penn Yan, July 21 - Giles NISSON, the 11 year old son of Andrew NISSON, last evening, fell form an apple tree in his father's yard in Hutton street, breaking both bones of his left arm below the elbow, Dr. C. E. DOUBLEDAY reduced the fractures. About five years ago the same boy broke the same arm in the same place.

Penn Yan, June 25 - Miss Emmeline MOORE of Churchville, NY, Ph. D., Cornell University and instructor in botany at Vassar Collage, passed through this village yesterday afternoon in an automobile enroute to Lake Waneta and Lamoka, to spend some time in the investigation of water plant and weed life for which these lakes offer unusual opportunity. Miss MOORE fishes with a long handled rake or grappling device form a flat bottomed boat, and usually locates her prey at a depth of fifteen feet or less.

Penn Yan Business Man Drowns As Wife Watches
John L. Corcoran Stands Up to Make Landing, Boat Tips Over - Could Not Swim

Penn Yan, Aug. 22 - John L. CORCORAN, one of the most prominent businessmen of this village, was drowned at about 11 o'clock last night in Lake Keuka about one hundred feet from the shore off the Frank G. HALLETT place, at the end of Bluff Point, twelve miles from here.

Mr. CORCORAN, with his wife and daughter had been visiting since last Tuesday at the summer home of Mr. HALLETT. On Saturday afternoon he rowed over to Keuka, intending to return in a short time but a heavy rain and windstorm detained him. Shortly before the time of the fatal accident, Mrs. CORCORAN and the HALLET'S, who were sitting on the porch of the HALLET'S cottage, saw a boat approaching. Thinking it might be Mr. CORCORAN, Mr. HALLETT and Mrs. CORCORAN went down to the dock to meet him.
When a few rods from the shore Mr. CORCORAN stood up and apparently was looking for a landing place when the boat tipped and he was thrown into the water. The night was very dark and although fond of fishing and boating he had never learned to swim.
Mr. HALLETT at once rowed out and found the boat and Mr. CORCORAN's hat, but was too late to find him. The water at the spot, even at the short distance from shore, is about thirty feet deep. A search for the body was at once began and continued all night by several men, but it was not found until 4 o'clock this morning.
John L. CORCORAN was the president of the CORCORAN Ovenshire Company, which does a large furniture and undertaking business, and was regarded as a leader among the business men of the village. He was 44 years old, and leaves his wife, one daughter, Louise, and four brothers, James W. and M. Francis, of Penn Yan; Joseph B., of Dansville, and William E., of Penn Yan.

Democrat & Chronicle, Rochester, Monroe, NY Tuesday Aug 15,1916 by: GSubyak@aol.com

MRS. ISABELLE C. DeVELLING

Penn Yan, Aug. 14 - Miss Isabelle C. DeVELLING, of this village, formerly well known as a temperance lecturer and worker, died in Rochester last evening at 6 o'clock. She was 80 years of age and leaves three sisters, Mrs. Edward R. TAYLOR, of Penn Yan, Mrs. J. R. HERRIOTT, of Indianapolis, Ind., and Mrs. Mary D. KELLOGG, of Los Angeles, Cal., and one brother, Charles DeVELLING, of Zanesville, O. The body will be brought here for burial in Lakeview cemetery, where private services will be held.

Mrs. Sabra Lawrence Stark Dies at 97 Years--Descendant of Pioneer.

Penn Yan, Jan. 31--Mrs. Sabra LAWRENCE STARK, widow of Oliver STARK, died in her home on the corner of Clinton and Hamilton streets at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon. She was born in this village on January 26, 1820, and so passed her 97th birthday last Friday. She was believed to be the oldest person in Yates county.
Her husband was prominent in the affairs of the village. At one time many years ago he owned and conducted a bank on the site where the Citizens Bank of Penn Yan now stands. He built the family residence where Mrs. STARK died. They moved into it in 1856 and ever since then it has been her home.
Mrs. STARK was known for years as a leading woman of the county. Ever since her girlhood she has been a member of the Methodist Church.
The history of the LAWRENCE family to which Mrs. STARK belonged is an interesting one. Her grandfather, John LAWRENCE, a Quaker, came here from New Bedford, while the country was a wilderness. In July 1789,he bought a lot for 40 cents an acre and lived in a tent thereon until a log house could be erected. He was well to do and prosperous. His son, Meletiah LAWRENCE, Mrs. STARK's father, was born in 1774 and was interested with his father in many enterprises. The family at one time owned lot 32in the town of Milo, which embraced nearly all that part of Penn Yan lying west of Jacob's brook.
She leaves one daughter, Mrs. Henry C. HERMANS of Binghamton, and two sons, Charles of Penn Yan and Federal S. of Brinson, Ga. The son, Charles came here from Chicago seven years ago to assist in making comfortable his mother's last years. He is a veteran of the Civil war and was believed to have been the only survivor of that war in Yates county who had a parent living. Several present Penn Yan people are descendants of the STARK and LAWRENCE families. The funeral will be held from the STARK homestead on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock with burial in Lake View cemetery.

MURPHY - McGOFF
Penn Yan, June 27. - William J. MURPHY, of Scottsville, and Miss Theresa McGOFF of Jacob street, were married in St. Michael's Church, of Penn Yan, this morning, by Rev. George McCALL, of Livonia, cousin of the bridegroom. Rev. Father GOURMENGINGER, of Penn Yan, celebrated nuptial mass. Robert MURPHY, of Scottsville, brother of the bridegroom, was best man and Miss A. Louise McGOFF, sister of the bride, bridesmaid. The bride was gowned in white crepe de Chine and carried a white prayer book. The bridesmaid's gown was of white voile, with pink trimmings. After the ceremony a reception was held for the bridal party and their immediate relatives at the home of the bride's parents.

SHEARMAN - BARTO
Penn Yan, June 27. - Abram C. SHEARMAN, of this village, a well known retired farmer and for many years an official of the town of Milo, and Mrs. Byrd BARTO, formerly of Cincinnati, but for several years past of Penn Yan, were married yesterday afternoon at 4:30, by Rev. A. B. TEMPLE, of Hall, at his residence. They drove to Hall for the ceremony in company with Mr. and Mrs. John W. BEARD, of Milo, who were their sponsors. Mr. and Mrs. SHEARMAN will live at the SHEARMAN residence in Liberty street.

Obituary - Stuart G. NEWBY
Penn Yan, June 27. - Stuart G. NEWBY, 28 years old, died yesterday afternoon at his home in Wagener street from blood poisoning, caused by the removal by a barber in Sheffield, Pa., where he has been working for the past three months, of a .... (didn't get rest of article).

The residence of Mr. and Mrs. Elisha Paddock was the scene of a happy gathering on Saturday when the Andrews family met for a reunion. Forty relatives and friends sat down to a bountiful dinner, which was served under the spreading boughs of the huge trees which adorn the lawn. After ample justice had been done to the good things provided, it was voted to form a permanent organization. John R. Andrews, of Branchport, was elected president, and Edward Gibbon, of Pulteney, secretary and treasurer. An invitation from the president to meet at his home in Branchport on the second Saturday in August 1922, was unanimously accepted. Friends were present from Syracuse, Prattsburgh, Branchport, Pulteney, Italy Hill, and Penn Yan.

BOUGHTON - MACK - Penn Yan, Sept. 9 -Miss Elnora D. MACK, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry MACK of Vine Valley, and Theodore BOUGHTON of Victor, were married on Wednesday afternoon, at the home of bride's parents by Rev. C. W. FRYER. The couple were attended by Miss Leola FORD of Rushville, a cousin of the bride, and Carl ROBESON, of Vine Valley. The bride wore a gown of white crepe de chine and carried an arm bouquet of white gladioli. On their return from a wedding trip, Mr. and Mrs. BOUGHTON will live at Gorham where the bridegroom is employed by the Gorham Auto Company.

GIBBON --- At the Penn Yan Hospital, September 27, 1923, Mrs. Laurita Andrews Gibbon, of Pulteney, aged 27 years. She underwent an operation at the Hospital the previous Sunday evening. She leaves her husband, Edward Gibbon, and a son about eighteen months old; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Andrews, of Jerusalem, and two sisters. The funeral was held on Sunday. Burial in Glenview Cemetery, Pulteney. The death of this estimable young woman is very sad.

Democrat and Chronicle, Rochester, NY Saturday May 23, 1925 contributed by Pat Mims

DEAR -- Mrs. Fannie DEAR died Saturday morning at her home, No. 172 Gregory street, aged 58 years. She is survived by her husband, Otis A. DEAR, and one brother, George SUTHERLAND, of New York city. Funeral Tuesday morning at the residence at 10 o'clock. Rev. McCLEOD officiating. Burial in Lakeview Cemetery, Penn Yan, N.Y.

Daniel B. Wheeler, formerly of Penn Yan, died at his home, 38 Summit street, Fairport, Tuesday, September 11,1928. He is survived by one son, Dr. J. Harvey Wheeler, of Penn Yan; two daughters, Martha D. Wheeler, of Fairport, and Mrs. John Tears, Jr., of Hall; one stepson, Howard W. Hopkins, of Fairport, and eight grandchildren. A brief service will be held at his late home Friday, September 14^th, at 11 a. m., with the funeral service at the Yatesville Methodist Church at 2 p. m., and interment at the Yatesville cemetery.

Democrat & Chronicle, Rochester, Monroe, NY Tue Jan 1, 1929 contributed by: GSubyak@aol.com

LAST WILL OF MRS. EGLESTON IS PROBATED
Rochesterians Remembered In Instrument of Late Penn Yan Woman

Penn Yan, Dec. 31 - The will of Sarah A. EGLESTON, late of Penn Yan, was admitted to probate in Yates County Surrogate Court with Surrogate Gilbert H. BAKER presiding. More than a dozen people are named to receive portions of the estate which exceeds $1,000 in real estate and $1,000 in personal property.
After providing for the payment of all debts, the will gave to Mrs. Blencoe WALRATH of Penn Yan, the sum of$100, the house and lot, occupied by Alvin MILLS, at 206 Lake Street and the household effects in the residence at100 Liberty Street, on the condition that Mrs. WALRATH take care of the deceased during the term of the latter's natural life. This condition, it was adjudged, had been fulfilled.

The house and lot, at 100 Liberty Street, the late residence, is divided equally between Iva Lamont HAUSE, of Rochester and Floyd LAMONT, of Penn Yan.
Her niece, Coral F. BARNES, of Casper, Wyoming, receives an undivided half interest in the house at 210 Lake Street and the sum of $3,000; Nelson HAUSE, of Rochester receives$500; Ella May BARNES, of Casper Wyoming receives$500; the rest of the property going in shares of $100 each to Louise Bellis BURT, of Penn Yan; Ella Bellis BECKER, Penn Yan; Lee LAMONT, Lakewood, Ohio; Delos BELLIS, Crosby; Crosby LAMONT, Penn Yan; Sarah G. NELSON, Santa Anna, Cal.; Sarah J. EDWARDS, Casper, Wyoming; Frances E. TAYLOR, Penn Yan, and Ella E. MORSE, of Penn Yan.

Leon CARR, son of the late Samuel CARR of Penn Yan filed application for the right of administrator in the estate which is said not to exceed $1,300. Letters of administration on the estate of Charles E. FIRES, late of Italy were issued to Myrtle I. FIRES, as administratrix of the estate which amounts to $1,000 in personal property.

Democrat & Chronicle, Rochester, Monroe, NY Sun Jan 6, 1929 contributed by: GSubyak@aol.com

Octogenarian Philanthropist to Spend Winter in Warmer Clime
Penn Yan, Jan. 5 - William N. WISE, one of Penn Yan's most active octogenarians, has left for Cuba to spend the Winter and a much-needed vacation. He plans to spend a few days in New York before sailing for southern climes and to return with the warm weather to the Lake Keuka region, where he at one time was known as the "Grape King." Since retiring from the grape business a few years ago, he has been giving a great deal of his time to the Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Hospital, which now stands as the result of his efforts to establish (part of article didn't get) a donation by him, besides the building of several other smaller buildings, including a storage cellar and tool house.
Mr. WISE is president of the Board of Directors of the hospital and chairman of the governing board. He is also one of the largest stockholders in the Baldwin's Bank of Penn Yan, being vice-president of that institution, as well as of the Watkins State Bank at Watkins Glen, which he was instrumental in founding. He was one of the original members of the Hollowell & Wise Hardware Company, which was established <snip- didn't get the rest of article.>

Driver Pleads Guilty To Being Drunk; Fined
Penn Yan, Jan 5 - Frank RINGER of Keuka Park, arrested last week on a charge of public intoxication by State Troopers GREEN and STEELEY of the Penn Yan outpost following an automobile accident in which he was involved, pleaded guilty to the charge at a hearing held before Police Justice John SHERIDAN and was sentenced to ten days in the Yates County Jail and to pay a fine of $10. Following payment of the fine, the jail sentence was suspended.
RINGER was the driver of a car which crashed head-on into a truck driven by Forest WAGER of Jerusalem on the Benton road. Three people were taken to the Penn Yan Hospital following the crash, which badly damaged the truck. WAGER swore out the warrant for RINGER's arrest following the accident.

TAYLOR - At his home in Liberty Street, Wednesday, January 20^th, William M. Taylor, aged 92. Surviving are three sons, Leon, of Penn Yan; George, of Costa Rica; Parker, of Lennity, N. J.; one daughter, Miss Fannie Taylor, of Penn Yan. The funeral will be held on Saturday afternoon at 2 o�clock from the home, Rev. R. N. Jessup officiating. Burial in Lakeview cemetery.

Sheldon Eugene Mothersell, son of Mr. & Mrs. John Mothersell, of Potter, and Kathleen Marjorie Andrews, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. John R. Andrews, of Italy Hill, were married on Sunday afternoon, Nov. 27, at 4 p.m. at Branchport by Rev. C. E. Smith, pastor of the M.E. Church at Branchport.

LONGWELL -At Penn Yan, Friday, Oct. 13^th, Herbert C. Longwell. He leaves his wife, one sister, Mrs. Helen Williams, of Penn Yan. The funeral was held on Monday afternoon at 2:30 o�clock from the home. Rev. E. W. Chapin officiating. Burial in Lakeview cemetery.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Conley and son, Robert and Mrs. John Andrews of Italy Hill with Misses Adieu Robson and Mildred Phalen were dinner guests of Mrs. Margaret Turner, New Year's day.

State Police Hunt Gypsies In $50 Theft - Victim, 72,Says They Took Money Saved For His Burial

Penn Yan, Aug. 29 - State police today were seeking a large black sedan bearing an Oklahoma license plate and containing a band of gypsies who reportedly took $50 from a Yates County old age pensioner, returned his empty pocketbook and fled.
Seeking to tell his "fortune" and to cure his aches and pains, the gypsies, according to State Trooper Fred GUYLE, who investigated, managed to obtain the money from Oliver DISBROW, 72, of Dundee, R. D. 1. They first visited his neighbor's home where later a sweater was found missing.
The $50 had been received by Mr. DISBROW from the sale of some antiques. He told Trooper GUYLE he was saving it for his burial expense. He carried the money in his pocketbook tucked in his frock pocket. In the course of the gypsy "treatment" for his aches, it was removed.
Taken out to see the young gypsies in the car, he missed his pocketbook and accused them of taking it. The visitors politely handed him back the pocketbook, got in their car and headed for Wayne. The pocketbook was empty.

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