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Penn Yan Democrat, Friday, May 27, 1910 contributed by: Dianne Thomas
RUSHVILLE - Death of George LARHAM - At half past 4 Saturday morning, George LARHAM died of Bright's disease at his home in Rushville. He was born in Lowestoft, Suffolk County, England in 1833, a son of Isaac and Jemima LARHAM, and came to the United States about 65 years ago. The greater share of his life he spent in the vicinity of Rushville. Six years ago he was stricken with paralysis from which he never fully recovered. A few days ago before his death while helping John FRENCH in the garden, he was taken suddenly ill and was carried to the house. From this he did not recover. Besides his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Mrs. William LEE of Cheshire, and Mrs. James ELLICK, of Rushville. The funeral services were held at 11 Tuesday morning at his late home, Rev. Harsey KING, pastor of the Rushville Methodist church, officiating. The remains were taken to Bellona for burial.
The following Dispatch dated May 26 appeared in Wednesday's Geneva Times - "E.G. LAPHAM , a well known resident of this village has been missing from his home since Thursday, and his family are greatly alarmed over his absence. He went to Rochester on the day that he disappeared, making several purchases in stores there and having the articles sent to Mrs. LAPHAM. "No reason is known for his disappearance although he had been despondent for a long time. Mr. LAPHAM, is 44years old, 5 ft., 11 inches tall, weighs 147 pounds, medium dark complexion, small dark moustache, dark hair mixed with grey, bald on top of head. He wore a blue suit on the day he went away, derby hat and mixed grey raincoat. He wore glasses. He also wore a Masonic button on his coat lapel."
The Newark Courier, Newark, Wayne, N.Y. Thursday, June 2, 1910 Sandra Luss
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.
Penn Yan Democrat, Friday, Feb 3, 1911 contributed by: Dianne Thomas
An Enjoyable Gathering - A family gathering was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George DOWNING on Friday, the occasion being the 72ndbirthday of Mr. DOWNING'S mother, Mrs. Dorothy DOWNING. Those present from out of town were Mrs. Magdelena SATTLER and Miss Saloma KETTEREL, of Potter, both of whom are sisters of Mrs. DOWNING; Mr. and Mrs. William D. SLEEPER and two daughters, Dorothy and Bernice of Reading; Mr. and Mrs. Andrew BAIN, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore CARSON and two sons, Ralph and Leroy, all of Canandaigua; and Mrs. Elizabeth LEDGERWOOD and daughter, Annabel, of Hall.
During the day a part of the family history was recalled for the benefit of the younger members of the family, which was in substance, as follows: In the year 1839, the parents of Mrs. DOWNING, who were Mr. and Mrs. John KETTEREL, left their home in Alsace-Loriane, German, with their three daughters, Magdelena, aged 9,Saloma, aged 5 years and Dorothy aged1 year; and traveled by cart across part of Germany and France, to the coast, where they embarked in a sailing vessel for New York City. They arrived at their destination about 6 weeks from the time of starting, and from the time of starting, and from New York City, they went by way of the Erie Canal to Lyons. They then made their way by wagon to the town of Potter, where a German settlement had sprung up, and where they had friends. They settled there and soon became prosperous farmers of that community. Dundee Observer.
Hon. Miles W. RAPALEE - Last week Thursday, Hon. Miles W. RAPALEE, of Dundee, fell on an icy sidewalk, and the following day hew as stricken with appendicitis, and was taken to Geneva hospital for an operation.
Girl Injured by Falling - Katherine BOGART, a 15 year old girl who attends school at Branchport, is in bed at her home on the Esperanza estate, as the result of an accident. The girl slipped on some ice outside the schoolhouse a few days ago and injured herself internally, and since then she has been in great pain and under a physician's care. It is feared that her liver is affected by the accident. She is a step daughter of Adam FRITZ, an employee of Wendel T. Bush, of Esperanza. Exchange.
Later the young lady died in a Rochester hospital, Wednesday.
Death Followed Operation - Elmer DECKER, aged 20 years, died in Canandaigua, Wednesday afternoon, after an operation for appendicitis. He leaves beside his parents, one sister, Lillian, of Penn Yan.
Captain Henry STANDISH - On Jan 28, 1911, at the Hornell Sanitarium, occurred the death of Captain Henry STANDISH, of West River. For many years he was a steamboat captain on Canandaigua Lake. Deceased was born in South Bristol, October 7, 1839. Captain STANDISH was of commanding appearance, standing six feet, four inches and of courtly manner. September 6, 1870, he was untied in marriage to Alice Elizabeth, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Warner MOWER, of West River, and became a member of that home, where he and his family has since lived, continuing its long established reputation for hospitality. He was a prominent Republican and had held public office in Yates county. Captain STANDISH leaves besides his wife, one son, Harry M. STANDISH, who has been associated with him in farming interests, they both having nearly 1,000 acres in cultivation.
JACKSON - At Keuka Park, January 31, 1911, Burdett JACKSON, aged 68 years. Mr. JACKSON died very suddenly. He was a trustee of Keuka college.
WILLIAMS - RIBBLE - In Barrington, Jan 30, 1911, Erwin R. WILLIAMS and Miss Emma RIBBLE.
Democrat & Chronicle, Rochester, Monroe, NY Feb 27, 1911 contributed by: GSubyak@aol.com
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 Thursday Nov 16, 1911 contributed by: Dianne Thomas
Joshua MEAD -
Penn Yan, Nov 15 - Joshua MEAD, a prominent farmer
of Benton, died last night of apoplexy, aged 76 years. He leaves his wife,
two sons, Frank and Byron; three daughters, Mrs. Katherine KIPP of Benton; and Roberta and
Ada at home. Mr. KIPP was around
the farm all day yesterday, had just finished his work at the barn and was
walking to the house when he fell. He was carried in and Dr.
SAMPSON called, but he died a short time after.
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.
Penn Yan Democrat
WADDELL -At his home on
In1860 he was married to Esther H. Genung, of |Italy Hill, who survives him. He also leaves two sons,
James, of
Major Waddell, as he was known to everybody, had been in
.poor health a long time.
He
was a member of J. B. Sloan Post, G. A. R., having assisted in the organization
of Company B, of the 148th
N. Y. V., at the time of the Civil War.
He was second lieutenant when the company started for the front, from
In
1872 Mr. Waddell was a candidate for
The
funeral was held from his late home Wednesday afternoon, Rev.
H. I. Andrews, of the Methodist Episcopal church, officiating. Burial in
KINNER - In
She
died at the home of her son, William R. Kinner,
where she was visiting. She was the widow of the late Royal
Kinner.
Death
came very suddenly. Mrs. Kinner appeared in good
health when she had supper with the family Monday evening, and-did not complain
of feeling unwell when she retired. Later the family heard a noise as if someone was trying to attract attention in the room where Mrs.
Kinner was, and going there, they found her in a critical condition. Dr.
Townsend was sent for, but Mrs. Kinner died before he arrived.
Because
of her sudden death, Coroner F. S. Sampson was
called, and he issued a certificate of death from heart disease. She leaves two
sons William R., of
Mc
ELLIGOTT- In Penn Yan,
She
died at the home of her sister-in-law, Mrs.
Ellen Mc Elligott,
Miss
Mc Elligott had lived
alone for a great many years. Her death was due to blood poisoning.
Her
nearest relatives are nephews and nieces, viz: Richard B., Jeremiah E.,
Margaret L. Mc Elligott, and Mrs.
The
funeral was held from St. Michael's
church Tuesday morning.
PARSONS - At her home near Rushville,
She
was a lifelong resident of the town of
HUNTER
- In Rushville,
Mrs.
Hunter had been in feeble health for several months, but death was due to
a stroke of apoplexy which she sustained Wednesday night. She
was 76 years old and was born in Italy Hollow, the daughter of Truman
and Sally Brown Read. She leaves her husband, George
Hunter; three daughters,
Huldah
and Minnie, at home; Caroline,
who teaches in
HUNTER
- In
The
body was brought to Penn Yan for burial.
Mrs.
Hunter leaves three daughters, Mrs. Cora Huson,
of
PALMER
- In Penn Yan, at the
COMMITTED
SUICIDE - Receiving no response when she called to him at
Mr.
Howley had been ill and when he did not appear at breakfast time. She thought nothing of it, but receiving no response to her call at
Mr.
Howley and his aged mother lived alone. Besides his mother, he leaves
two brothers, William and Richard,
of
Mr.
Howley was chief of the Rushville Hose Company. He was born in Rushville
and was educated at the
Letters of administration on the estate of Wallace T. Stoddard, late of Penn Yan, were issued to his widow,
The will of Lydia Osmun Wixson, who recently died in Penn Yan, was admitted to probate Saturday and letters testamentary delivered to
John Rudiman, who was appointed executor in the will. The estate consists of $1,500 in real estate and $500 in personal property.
By the will, her brother Charles McArty, receives $300. The residue is to be equally divided between her adopted daughter, Minnie I. Salisbury and Mrs. Salisbury's children Elmer H. and Glenville M.
Penn Yan Democrat, Friday, March 20,1914 contributed by: Dianne Thomas
BIRTHS:
INGRAHAM - To Mr. and Mrs. Harry INGRAHAM, of Potter, February24, 1914, a daughter, Blanche Alice. She has two grandmothers, two great grandmothers and one grandfather.
KETCHUM- To Mr. and Mrs. Claude KETCHUM , of Penn Yan, a daughter, Thelma Irene.
MAC DOWELL - To Mr. and Mrs. James MAC DOWELL of Dundee, March 11, 1914, a daughter.
MILES- To Mr. and Mrs. Frank MILES, of Dundee, March 17, 1914, a son.
SCRIPTURE- To Mr. and Mrs. Charles SCRIPTURE, of Penn Yan, March 7, 1914, a son.
DEATHS:
BARRETT - At his home on Bluff Point, March 15, 1914, John W. BARRETT, aged 80 years. He leaves four sons, Charles, of Branchport; Frank, of Corning; Warren, of Elmira; and George, of Bluff Point; three daughters, Mrs. Ernest ROBERTSON of Corning; Mrs. Fred DeMUNN of Beavers Dam; and Miss Minnie BARRETT, at home. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon, at 1:30, Rev. G. W. ROCKWELL, officiating. Interment in Lakeview cemetery.
CLUTE - In Italy, Feb 26, 1914, Mrs. Melissa ACKLEY CLUTE, aged 81 years. She leaves one son, Merritt CLUTE of Detroit, Mich. During the nine week illness preceding her death, Mrs. CLUTE was cared for by a niece, Mrs. M. SHEPHERD.
EGGLESTON - In Penn Yan, March 13, 1914, Joel H. EGGLESTON, aged 66 years. He was born in the town of Pultney, Steuben county, but moved to the town of Barrington when very young and resided there until he came to Penn Yan about 20 years ago. He leaves his wife and three sisters, Mrs. Patience LAMONT, of Rochester; Mrs. Rosilla TOWNSEND of Penn Yan; and Mrs. Effie BELLIS, of Barrington. The funeral was held Monday from his late home at the corner of Liberty and Lake streets, Rev. Howard I. ANDREWS of the Methodist Episcopal church, officiating. Burial in Lakeview cemetery.
FREY - In Torrey, March 14, 1914, Mrs. Elizabeth FREY, aged 50 years. She leaves her husband, John W. FREY, one sister, Mrs. William R. KINNER; and two brothers, Edward F. WALDO of Sonyea, and George C. WALDO of Hall. The funeral was held Thursday afternoon at 2o'clock, Rev. George NICHOLS of Cato, officiating. Burial in Evergreen cemetery, Torrey.
GELDER - In Penn Yan, March 14, 1914, Mrs. Rosina GELDER, aged 84 years. She was the widow of the late John GELDER, and died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles STEVENS, Lake street. The funeral was held Wednesday. Burial in Lakeview Cemetery.
GOUNDRY - In Milo, March 13, 1914, George GOUNDRY. Burial in Dundee.
HILLMAN - At Lakemont, March 15, 1914, Rev. James J. HILLMAN, aged 90 years. Mr. HILLMAN died at the home for aged ministers, where he had lived since 1909. In his early life, he was first a farmer and later learned the carpenters trade. Following this, he became a minister and for several years he traveled and preached in Iowa and Kansas. He was in Kansas at the time of the Civil War. During this time he was a strong advocate of pensions for widows, which idea was new at that time, and he gave many lectures and speeches in favor of it. During his long labors for the Christian church in Kansas and Iowa, he organized 11churches and had the pleasure of seeing them grow to flourishing conditions. After he became too old for further active work, he was cared for by the Christian Conference in the section of Kansas where he last worked for a time, and was later sent to the home at Lakemont.
HUGHES - In Penn Yan, March 11, 1914, Edward HUGHES, aged 81 years. He leaves his wife and one daughter, in the West, and another daughter, Mrs. Mary CHAMPLIN of Jerusalem. Mr. HUGHES died in the Ackley block where he had lived for some time. The funeral was held Saturday from St. Michael's church.
LETTEER - At her home near Watkins, March 15, 1914, Mrs. Frank LETTEER. She leaves her husband, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William HEATH, and a brother, George, of Penn Yan. Burial in Lakeview cemetery, Penn Yan, Wednesday.
MARBLE - In Penn Yan, March 15, 1914, Mrs. Laura MARBLE, aged 84 years. She lived at the old lady's home on Clinton street. She had been ill for some time. She leaves a brother in Dayton, Tenn.
PRATT - In Rushville, Mar 12, 1914, Mrs. Mary PRATT, aged71 years. Mrs. PRATT was born in Lockport, but for the past 30 years has lived in Rushville. The funeral was held Sunday, Rev. R. C. SPEER of the Congregational church, officiating. Burial in Rushville. She leaves one son, Erving, of Rushville; a daughter, Mrs. Bessey TETRAULT, of Malta, Mont.; one brother and four sisters, Hubert LAFLER, Mrs. C. H. FORSYTH, Mrs. A. B. CARLTON, Mrs. Jasper BROWN, Mrs. Emma A .BARKER, all of Lockport, NY.
REYNOLDS - In Dresden, March 12, 1914, James F. REYNOLDS, aged 76y. He was one of the best known men in the town of Torrey, and for 24 years he had served as a justice of the peace, having been first elected in1886. When a young man, he taught school, having been an assistant to Samuel KEEFER, the Torrey centenarian, for a number of terms. In those days, more than half a century ago, discipline was harder to maintain in country schools than it is now. He was appointed Village Clerk in 1876, and had held that office continually for 14 years. Mr. REYNOLDS death came very suddenly. He was sitting at the table at the evening meal, when stricken.
Mr. REYNOLDS was a Democrat of the old school and has always taken a prominent part of the affairs of that party in this county. Few county conventions had been held in years at which he was not one of the representatives of the town of Torrey. He leaves his wife [Harriet] to whom he was married 52 years ago; three sons, Frederick of Corning; William of Dresden and Merton, of the State Agricultural Department, t Albany; one daughter, Mrs. Nellie M. MARLOWE, of Geneva; three brothers, Lewis of Dundee: Sidney of Prattsburg; and George of Newark; one sister, Miss Anna R. REYNOLDS, of Dundee. He leaves also 8 grandchildren and three great grandchildren . The funeral was held from his late home, Monday afternoon. Burial was in Dresden Cemetery.
ST. JOHN - In Penn Yan, March 16, 1914, William H. St. JOHN, aged 85 years. He was found dead in bed Tuesday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. A. C. BROOKS, Clinton street, with whom he lived. He leaves another daughter, Mrs. Roy YOUNG, of Strom Brook, Long Island, and a sister, Mrs. Isaac PURDY, of Bluff Point. The funeral was held Thursday afternoon. He was born in Pulteney, but came to Yates county a good many years ago . At one time he had a position in the New York Custom House. About 12 years ago, while living in Rochester, he fell, fracturing a hip, and he never fully recovered from that injury.
STOUTENBERG - In Barrington, March 11, 1914, Albert STOUTENBERG, aged 85 years. He leaves his wife, one son, William A. STOUTENBERG, with whom he lived; and four daughters, Mrs. Harold MC DOWELL of Chapin; Mrs. James GILLON, of Waycross, Georgia; Miss Lottie, of Yonkers; and Mrs. Lee MOREHOUSE of Crosby. The funeral was held from his late home of Friday. Burial in Lakeview cemetery.
Penn Yan Democrat, Penn Yan, NY Friday Jan 30, 1914 by: Dianne Thomas
PALMER - In Penn Yan, at the Hatmaker hospital, Jan 22, 1914, Mrs. Jennie PALMER, of Friend, aged 47 years. She leaves her husband, Theodore PALMER and a brother, Loren STILES. Death followed an operation for the removal of a tumor.
Ontario Co. 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.
Penn Yan Democrat, Friday, May 29,1914 pg 8 contributed by: Dianne Thomas
Rushville
Thomas BEERMAN of the battleship Kansas, visited Rushville friends recently. This was his former home.
Charles WINDNAGLE fractured an ankle last week.
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Murray GAGE at Memorial hospital, Canandaigua, May 18th.
Mrs. Brayton SHEDD of Chicago is at the home of her sister, Mrs. M. W. FISHER. Mrs. SHEDD recently left the Geneva hospital where she had been since Easter.
Miss Mary PHELPS returned from Memorial Hospital, Canandaigua Sunday, much improved in health.
Mr. and Mrs. William FISHER went to Middleport Wednesday to visit Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. JACKSON and to attend the funeral of Mrs. FISHER'S aunt, Mrs. Emma HUNT at Medina, Monday.
Miss Maude REED was the guest of Mrs. Frank COLE in Penn Yan, Friday and Saturday.
Thales JACKSON and Mrs. Wealthy LOOMIS went to Medina, Sunday to attend the funeral of their aunt, Mrs. EMMA HUNT, which was held Monday afternoon.
Second Milo
Robert MC GILLIARD has returned home after spending several months with relatives in Illinois and Indiana.
Rev. H. L. BETHEL has returned home after spending two weeks in Rochester. Mrs. BETHEL and sons, Emory and Walter, are visiting friends at Walker, NY.
Bellona
Miss Olga JENSEN spent the weekend with Misses Helen and Elizabeth WHITAKER.
The Misses Emily RIPPEY and Marion COTTER of Geneva, visited Miss Genevieve BARNES over Sunday.
Mrs. Marilda CLARK is at home with her mother, Mrs. John ACKERSON.
Mrs. ACKLEY is home for the summer and she is looking well.
William BARNES, one of Bellona's boys attending High School in Geneva, was one of the Senior class last Friday evening in the oratorical contest, rendering the recitation, "Belshazzar's Feast". The class of 1914 won the trophy cup for the second successive year. Alvin NEWLANDER, another of our boys, represented the winning class last year.
Potter
H. G. VOAK, K. DINEHEART and Michael HERMANS are attending court at Penn Yan, as jurors.
Miss Florence FATZINGER, who has been at the Memorial hospital, Canandaigua for the past thirteen weeks, has returned home much improved in health.
Mr. and Mrs. Martin FENNER were the Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Albert CONRAD, of Penn Yan.
Miss Mary REDDOUT and Miss Maud EXCELL are weekend guests of Miss Gertrude GAMBY of Bluff Point.
Mrs. John B. HALL was called to Geneva on account of the serious illness of her mother, Mrs. Reuben HAMMOND.
Mrs. Henry SNYDER who had the misfortune to break three ribs some time ago, is now around the house.
Mr. Philip KINDELBERGER, of Voak, was Sunday's guest of Mr. and Mrs. Fred BAKER.
James and Samuel WHEELER are building a new barn for Winfred CARROLL, of Voak.
Branchport
A band saw which was being operated by William A. KENNEDY last Saturday broke and some of the pieces cut his face quite severely. He was attended by Dr. FOSTER.
Miss Bessie STRYKER and Miss Nellie FLAHIVE have been engaged to teach school here, the next school year.
Dresden - Mrs. Charles GELDER and Mrs. John GELDER attended the funeral of a nephew, Ralph G. MORRIS in Rochester, last week
Hall - Marvin FORSTER finished setting an acre of strawberries on his father's farm last week.
Italy Hill
Miss Bertha WARREN attended an Epworth League convention at Rochester, Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. Blaine SHAW visited Mr. and Mrs. Carl WETMORE, near Prattsburgh, Sunday.
Mrs. D. H. TURNER is visiting relatives at Himrod.
Mr. and Mrs. F. E. VAN SCOY are spending several days with their son, Rev. E. H. VAN SCOY and family at Marion, NY.
Mr. and Mrs. William HOPKINS have been to Gorham several days on account of the death and burial of Mrs. HOPKINS' uncle, James RODMAN.
Mrs. Harry GRISWOLD has gone to Penn Yan to stay the remainder of the week.
Keuka Park
Mr. Clarence HAIGHT of Akron, Ohio, who came home to be present at the funeral of his mother, is to stay with his father, Mr. Frank HAIGHT, as soon as his affairs in Akron can be adjusted.
Miss WANOSCHEK, on the violin, and Elizabeth TRIMMER as a soloist, gave a very enjoyable concert last Friday evening in the college chapel. We trust it may not be the last. They were greeted with a good house considering the weather.
Rev. G. H. HAMLIN and wife, from Balasore, India, are the guests of Rev. and Mrs. Z. F. GRIFFIN. They have just returned to their home in New England via China and Japan, after an absence of nine years. The HAMLINS were in the same mission field in India, as Mr. and Mrs. GRIFFIN were, so this is a reunion of old time friends.
Yatesville - Mrs. William MC KIE and two daughters, visited her sister in law, Mrs. ALLEN at the home of H. B. WHEELER, part of last week.
ONTARIO COUNTY JOURNAL Friday August 21, 1914 Pg 5, col 5 contributed by: Ron Hanley
Penn Yan Democrat, Friday, October30, 1914 pg 8 contributed by: Dianne Thomas
Happenings Around Penn Yan:
Second Milo
Mrs. Snyder SHULTZ spent a few days last week with friends in Elmira.
Mr. and Mrs. Dell GILBERT and Mr. and Mrs. William PERRY of Elmira, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles COOK last Wednesday and Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles SHULTS were overnight guests of relatives in Corning.
Benton
Rev. Samuel GILL attended the Geneva district preacher's meeting on Monday last, at Geneva.
Mr. and Mrs. Caleb LEGG of Geneva, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Howard BARRINGER last Sunday.
Arthur ROOD had the misfortune to fall from an apple tree Monday and break one arm at the wrist and his collar bone.
Yatesville
The people of this place were shocked to hear of the death of Mrs. Louise NORRIS of Dundee, who died in the Geneva hospital, Saturday. Mrs. NORRIS was a daughter of the late George DAINES and for many years, was a resident of this place.
Mrs. Charles BLAKESLEY and daughter, Veryl, have returned home after spending a week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George MATTESON.
Himrod
Miss Emma BROWN of Horseheads is the guest of Miss Martha PRENTISS.
Ralph SPOOR, car inspector at the Himrod junction, attended a R.R. meeting Wednesday, which was held at Avis, Pa.
Joseph SHANNON spent a few days at Parishville, visiting his wife's parents. Rev and Mrs. LYONS, returning with his wife and children Tuesday evening.
Himrod graded school will hold a Halloween social at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Cortez CULVER, Friday evening, October 30th. Supper will served for 10 or 15 cents. It is a well understood fact that an evening passed at the CULVER home is full of pleasure.
Jacob WEAL of New York City, was the over Sunday guest of his mother in law, Mrs. Mary INSCHO and his son, Archie WEAL.
Jeptha F. RANDOLPH celebrated his 79th birthday Oct. 26th. Mr. RANDOLPH keeps his mind occupied with business, being assistant postmaster and bookkeeper for the Harvey Hall firm, whose business is hustling and extensive, and it might tax the ability of a young man to keep in step with the rush to be found at this business, but Mr. RANDOLPH is equal to the situation.
Barrington
As Robert MORSE and James SHAY were entering a barn with their threshing machine on a farm above Crystal Springs Thursday, the coupling gave way and Mr. SHAY received a broken leg. The same day Robert also received injuries from the machine.
Mrs. Richard HATHAWAY who has been seriously ill, is now able to be about the house.
Mr. and Mrs. MANNING are in Syracuse this week, attending the Baptist State Convention.
Dresden
Invitations have been sent out for the marriage of Miss Mary Beatrice SWARTHOUT of Dresden, to Ernest HOLENBECK of Corning, will take place Nov. 5th at 12 o'clock.
Seth YOUNGS, our 80 years old village clerk has been visiting his son at West Camp. A. L. BARNS officiated as deputy clerk, in his absence.
Mr. and Mrs. Read COLE and son of Brooklyn, were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. C.A. READ and family.
Mrs. Carrie WISNER of Detroit, Michigan, is spending some time at the home of Mrs. Anna LUND and sisters.
Bellona
The new and beautiful home of Nathan OUGHTERSON is receiving its finishing touches. It will be fitted up with all modern conveniences and comforts.
Mrs. Isabelle BLACK is visiting her niece, Miss Carrie BARNES, at Elmira Female College, Elmira, NY
Mr. and Mrs.. Frederick HABBERFIELD Jr., are spending some time with Mr. HABBERFIELD's father and mother, in this village.
Mrs. William COFFIN and two daughters were the guests for several days last week of her brother, Mr. James HOLLAND in Geneva.
Miss May WOODCOCK was a weekend visitor at the home of her sister, Mrs. Bertha JOHNSON, coming from Auburn.
Mr. and Mrs. OTT have moved on the farm of Mrs. OTT's father, Mr. Charles CATLIN, and they will assist in the management of the farm.
Miss Hazel ACKERSON spent Sunday with her grandmother, Mrs. John ACKERSON.
Mrs. Albert WHITE is home from Buffalo with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward BLACK, and little Miss Carol PHINNEY accompanied her.
Italy Hill
Mrs. W. W. NORTHUP and granddaughter, Miss Marion L. WILCOX, attended the quarterly meeting in the Free Methodist Church at Penn Yan Saturday and Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs.. J. Nelson PULVER spent Sunday with Mrs. E. J. CARVEY at Rushville.
Mr. and Mrs. R. W. CAMPBELL of Penn Yan visited Mr. and Mrs. John HARRIS, Sunday.
Horace BABCOCK returned from the Memorial hospital at Canandaigua last week.
This community was shocked Tuesday to hear of the sudden death of Herbert ROBESON, which occurred near Branchport. He had always lived in this vicinity until a few years since, when he moved to Branchport. He was a paper hanger and had done considerable work here, even since he moved away.
Bluff Point
Miss Bessie REAGAN of Geneseo, has been spending a few days with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. M. REAGAN. Mrs. REAGAN has also had her sister Bessie, of Elmira, visiting her for a few days.
Miss Marion BURT is ill at home, threatened with fever. Dr. COSTELLO of Branchport has the case.
Ned HABBERFIELD and family moved to Dispatch last week. He has rented his farm to his brother, John, for a term of years. We shall miss them for they were good citizens and neighbors.
Dundee - Byron WIGHTMAN died in the home of his mother, Mrs. Frances WIGHTMAN, two miles north of this village, Wednesday, Oct 21, 1914, aged 46 years. Mr. WIGHTMAN had suffered with heart trouble for several years past and that evening left the dining room for his bedroom when he felt ill. He sat on the bed for a few minutes, and then dropped over dead. Mr. WIGHTMAN was born in Providence, RI, May 25, 1868 and lived in that city until fourteen years ago, when he came here to live with his mother, Mrs. Frances WIGHTMAN. Burial in Hillside Cemetery.
Rushville - Mrs. Mary Mc DONALD, formerly of Potter, and who has been at Clifton Springs for a few past years, visited friends in this vicinity recently. She will leave at once for Oneida, where she will keep house for her son, Murray, who has a position with the National Casket Company. Her daughter, Mrs. Ray McMANUS, has entered the nurses training class in a Syracuse hospital.
Penn Yan Democrat, Friday, January15, 1915 pg 8 contributed by: Dianne Thomas
KEUKA PARK
Mrs. KINGSLEY and her daughter have returned to their apartment above the post office.
Mrs. Mary OSWALD has once again closed her house and is now residing for the winter, with her daughter, Mrs. Howard DAVID of Bluff Point. The family gathering held at her home during the holidays included her two sons, Stewart of Rochester and Charles of Ithaca; her daughters, Mrs. William JOHNSON and Mrs. Howard DAVIS, of Bluff Point; Mrs. Warren DAVIS of Branchport, with their families; Miss Maude OSWALD of Keuka College, and her sisters, Miss Margaret KETTERER and Miss Cordelia KETTERER, of Clifton Springs.
BRANCHPORT Albert BOYD has purchased the farm of John WATEROUS, and will move there this week.
BENTON
Miss Edith VAN ORDEN visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Milton FLINT in Seneca, over Sunday.
Rev. and Mrs. P. J. BULL of Penn Yan, were guests of Mrs. M. U. PAYNE, one day last week.
Earl RIBBLE, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Orval RIBBLE, died at the home of his parents last Sunday morning, aged 4 weeks. The funeral services were held at the home Monday afternoon, Rev. Samuel GILL, pastor of the M. E. church, officiating. Interment in Benton cemetery.
Mrs. S. G. GAGE fell down the cellar stairs at her home, last Thursday afternoon, January 7, bruising herself very badly, but not breaking any bones. She is improving at present.
William E. CLARK, aged 11 years, son of Mrs. Mildred CLARK, of district number 12, South Benton, was arrested as a truant by James F. FOLES, Friday, January 8th. Mr. SOLES brought the boy before Justice of the Peace, Alvin ROLF, who adjudged him as incorrigible and sent him to the state industrial school at Industry. Mr. SOLES accompanied the boy to that institution, Saturday. - Chronicle.
DUNDEE
Charles S. BAKER, son of Dr. A. H. BAKER, who formerly resided in Dundee, was married at Elmira, last Saturday to Miss Helen M. SPAULDING.
On Tuesday, January 5, a daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Harley D. DOOLITTLE, at the home of Mrs. DOOLITTLE's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred BEACH, this village.
Lee DAVIS who left his home in Dundee about 18 months ago, has been seeing the world. He went to San Francisco and then crossed the broad Pacific to Asia. Several weeks ago Mr. DAVIS' mother received a card from him, mailed at Rome, saying that he was about to leave Italy for Greece. - Observer
Mrs. Amanda LEWIS died at her home east of this village, Friday, January 1, following a stroke of apoplexy, which came upon her just one week previous. The funeral was held at the house, Monday afternoon, Rev. E. W. COLLING, officiating. The deceased was 72 years of age, and leaves one son, John, who was with her at her death; also one sister, Mrs. Isaac NEFF; one brother, Henry CAREY of Dundee; a half brother, Ambrose DANES of Hornell and two granddaughters. - Prattsburg News.
BLUFF POINT
Fred STEVER of Hammondsport, was in town last week assisting his wife's mother to settle up her affairs on her farm.
Max LeCLAIRE, of Pulteney, spent last week with his mother at her home.
Mrs. Isaac HERRICK is not as well as usual. She has been in poor health the past two years.
Mr. and Mrs. Earl LONGCOR have returned from Michigan, and will move to Himrod, where he will be employed this season.
Ernest INGRAHAM has gone to Columbus, O., to finish his college work.
Mr. and Mrs. Leroy SANDERSON spent New Years' with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William HUFF, at Kinney's Corners.
Mrs. Thomas REAGAN has returned home from Port Jarvis, where she has been caring for her mother during her recent illness. Mr. REAGAN had rented the whole of the Henry SILL farms for this year. Mr. SILL is cutting and removing the large timber.
SECOND MILO
Mr. and Mrs. Albert PECK, of Reading, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles CASE and Mr. and Mrs. George CASE, last week.
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Harry GIBBS, Tuesday, Jan. 12, 1915.
Mrs. Addison YOUNG died at her home Tuesday, Jan. 12th. Death was caused by paralysis. She leaves her husband, two sons and two daughters.
Amos BASSAGE of Michigan, spent part of last week with his cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Charles SCHULTZ.
Miss Helen HANSEN, who recently underwent an operation for appendicitis, at the Hatmaker hospital, is making rapid recovery.
BELLONA
Marjorie BEAMISH was operated upon for appendicitis at the City Hospital in Geneva, on Saturday. She is reported to be doing well.
There is talk of electric lights for the town.
Democrat & Chronicle, Rochester, Monroe, NY Friday March 5, 1915 contributed by: Dianne Thomas
HARLAN FULKERSON - Prominent Starkey Fruit Grower, Dead at age of 72. Dundee - March 4 - Harlan FULKERSON, a prominent farmer and fruit grower of the town of Starkey, died in his home three miles southeast of this village, at 3 o'clock yesterday morning. Mr. FULKERSON became ill with pleurisy about two weeks ago and steadily grew weaker until the end. He was 72 years old and was born in the same house in which he had always lived, September 19, 1843. His parents were among the early settlers in this section, settling on the farm where he was born, and where they also died.
All of Mr. FULKERSON'S .... life was spent in farming and fruit growing, he having practically retired several years ago. He was a member of the Dundee Lodge F& A M No. 123, and held the position of highway commissioner of the town of Starkey from 1908 to 1909?. He leaves one son, Harlan FULKERSON Jr., who lived on the old homestead farm; one brother, Monroe FULKERSON of South El...., Wash., and two stepsons, A. S. HILDRETH of Phelps, and Fred HILDRETH of Millsport. The funeral will be held from the home on Friday, at noon and the remains will be taken to Dresden for burial in Evergreen 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 1,419hospital 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.
Falls from Apple Tree - Breaks Arm
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.
Democrat & Chronicle, Rochester, NY Mon Aug 23,1915 by: GSubyak@aol.com
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 HALLETS, who were sitting on the porch of the HALLETS
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.
Penn Yan Democrat, Friday, Oct 1,1915 pg 4 contributed by: Dianne Thomas
FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY - Fifty years ago on the27th of September 1865, Mr. James HOLLAND and Miss Catherine Matilda ANSLEY were united in marriage at the bride's home on the Pre-emption road north of Bellona, near the Billsboro school house. Since that time they have lived in that neighborhood and have made many friends and are highly esteemed by all who know them. In remembrance of this occasional number of relatives and friends were invited to celebrate the day with Mr. and Mrs. HOLLAND at their home, near Bellona. The guests gathered at about 3 40 o'clock, to the number of 85. Among the number were 5 sons and daughters and eleven grandchildren. A family group was photographed early in the afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. HOLLAND received their guests in the parlor and a most friendly and cordial time was spent in offering congratulations and best wishes. The wedding dinner was served by the sons and daughters, all of whom wore flowers and ribbons of golden hues. The bride's table bore a handsome bouquet of fifty yellow roses arranged in a golden vase, the gift of the sons and daughters. Seated with the bridal couple at the table were Mr. and Mrs. William BLACK. Mrs. BLACK being the only one present who attended the wedding 50 years ago. The daughters of Mr. and Mrs. HOLLAND all wore yellow girdles of silk in honor of the day. The bride's cake, which had been prepared under the special supervision of Mrs. HOLLAND, was beautifully wrapped in small packages and fastened with yellow ribbon, and then borne at the close of the dinner to the guests by two of the grandchildren, Misses Marion HOLLAND and Louise BOND. The guests were all requested to inscribe their names in a book especially prepared for the occasion. Addresses of congratulations were made and Mr. and Mrs. HOLLAND were presented with a purse of money as a remembrance of the day and best wishes of their many friends who attended the celebration.
FOUR GENERATIONS OF THE MALLORY FAMILY - [a large picture of Bradley T. MALLORY, his son, Charles, his grandson, Roy B. and great grandson, James Bradley MALLORY] -
MARRIED 50 YEARS - On Monday, September 27, 1915, Mr. and Mrs. Bradley T. MALLORY celebrated the 50th anniversary of their marriage with a family dinner at their home in Penn Yan. Four generations of the family were present. The guests at dinner were Mr. and Mrs. Charles MALLORY, Mr. and Mrs. Karl MALLORY, Mr. and Mrs. Almon T. MALLORY and children, Frances, Helen and Hollis, of Benton, Mr. and Mrs. Roy B. MALLORY and son, James, of Glenora, and two friends who were present at the wedding 50years ago, Mrs. H. J. OWEN, of Keuka Park and Mrs. Sophia TINKER of Wayland.
No formal invitations were issued for the reception which was held from 4 to 6, and from 8to 10 pm. At the evening reception members of the Keuka Lodge, No. 149 I.O.O.F., in which Mr. MALLORY has been active for many years, attended in a body. Mr. MALLORY has held the highest office in the gift of his fellow members in the Encampment branch of the order, having been grand patriarch of the State during the term of1910-11, He has also represented the Yates Schuyler district as district deputy grand master.
Mr. and Mrs. MALLORY were married in Naples, his father, Rev. A. C. MALLORY, performing the ceremony. They lived in Benton until1893, since which time they have made their home in Penn Yan. They enjoy good health and both are actively engaged in business, Mrs. MALLORY being the "office girl", in her husband's insurance office. Mr. MALLORY is in his 71st year and Mrs. MALLORY is 68, their wedding anniversary having occurred on her 18thbirthday. The Democrat unites with their many friends in extending congratulations.
PORTER- To Mr. and Mrs. Stanley PORTER, of Bellona, at the Hatmaker Hospital in Penn Yan, September 24, 1915, a daughter.
DEATHS:
GUIDER - In Potter, September 23, 1915, Mrs. Edith G. GUIDER, aged 63 years. The funeral was held Saturday from the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frederick BLODGETT, Rev. L. M. WESTRATE of the Congregational church, officiating. The deceased was a daughter of Baxter GARDNER, an early settler in Potter. Burial in Rushville cemetery. [ceme lists her as Alida Edith G. Guider]
LINDSLEY - In Rushville, September 21, 1915, Mrs. Eunice LINDSLEY, aged 91 years. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel HUSTED, and was born in Greenwich, Conn., August 19,1824. She had been a member of the Methodist Church, Rushville, for a great many years and was a charter member of the Rushville Auxiliary of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society. She leaves one son, M. B. LINDSLEY of Canandaigua, and one sister, Mrs. O .L. JACKSON of Rushville.
LOCKWOOD - In Dundee, September 29, 1915, Samuel LOCKWOOD, aged 71 years. He died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Frank S. Van LIEW. He was born in Barrington, in a log house on the Crystal Springs road, and had always lived in that neighborhood. He leaves two daughters, Mrs. Van LIEW and Mrs. Roy KELLY, and a half sister, Miss Elizabeth KELS, all of Starkey.
MAHONEY - At her home near Rushville, Sept 25, 1915, Mrs. Roger MAHONEY, aged 72 years. Besides her husband, she leaves a daughter, Mary, in Buffalo. Burial in Canandaigua.
PARKER - At Lakemont, September 23, 1915, Mrs. Sarah J. PARKER, aged 75 years. She died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Albert E. INGOLDSBY, with whom she has been living for about one month. Her maiden name was Sarah HARVEY, and she was born in the town of Thurston, Steuben county, March 3, 1840. Besides her daughter, she leaves two sisters, Mrs. Lorenzo ROBERTS of Avoca and Mrs. Esther PRENTISS of Cold Springs, near Hammondsport; a brother, Richard HARVEY of Williamsport, Pa.; and a half brother, Orrin TAYLOR in Pennsylvania. Burial in Prattsburg.
SCOTT - In Dresden, Sept 27, 1915, Mrs. John SCOTT, of Hall. She leaves her husband, three daughters and one sister.
SUTHERLAND - In Los Angles, Cal., September 23, 1915, Mrs. Fannie Thayer SUTHERLAND, aged 66 years. She died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Wayland CHAPMAN. The surviving members of the family are a brother, James A. THAYER, of Penn Yan; two daughters, Mrs. Wayland CHAPMAN and Mrs. Mary DENNELL, both of Los Angeles, Cal.; two sisters, Mrs. John B. HAAS, of Sunbury, Pa., and Miss Laura THAYER, of Penn Yan. Burial at Topeka, Kansas.
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