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Tri County Clippings- Page One Hundred Thirty OneThanks to Pat Raymond for retyping it for us These obituaries are presented in scrapbook order. I can't think of a better way of understanding a community than by reading an obituary scrapbook. |
In 1909 my Grandmother Berneice Reed MacDougall made a Christmas present
for her mother Sophia Emmeline (Emma) Webster Reed. It was a booklet
with fancy edges cut from card stock containing envelopes, and found with
a red ribbon. In each envelope were newspaper clipping of interest
to the family, mostly centered on activities in Chemung Co., NY.
MILLER-MAC DOUGALL - MARRIAGE
Horseheads, Nov. 19, 1921 (1921 handwritten)---The marriage of Miss
Persis Louise Miller, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank B. Miller of
Horseheads and George W. MacDougall, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. P. MacDougall
of Horseheads was solemnized Wednesday night at the home of the bride’s
parents.
Evergreens and bittersweet effectively arranged were the chief decorations.
The ceremony was performed under a bridal arch of evergreen and bittersweet.
The Rev. C. E. Christian of Horseheads officiated. Miss Lavina Slavin
of Horseheads acted as bridesmaid and Burr MacDougall, brother of the bridegrrom,
as best man.
Immediately before the entrance of the bridal party “Oh, Promise Me”
was played and sung by Miss Louise Slavin, and as the bridal party entered
Miss Louise Slavin played the wedding march from “Lohengrin”. Little
Miss Mavis Wheeler of Horseheads acted as ring bearer. She was gowned
in pink organdy and carried the circle of gold in a rosebud.
The bride was attractively attired in a gown of ivory crepe de chine
and chantilly lace and carried a showed bouquet of Bride roses and maidenhair
fern. The bridesmaid wore pink organdy and carried Ophelia roses.
A reception and supper followed the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. MacDougall
left for New York City. The will be at home to their friends after
December 1, at their newly furnished home on Henry street, Montour Falls.
PRESIDENT OF CORNING BANK TAKES HIS LIFE WITH REVOLVER
Willard S. Reed, Head of the First National Bank, Is Found Dead in
His Office by Janitor—Leaves Note Saying Funds of Bank Are Intact---Had
Suffered From Asthma For Several Weeks and Was Unable To Sleep—Was Prominent
Clubman and Conspicuous in Business and Philanthropic Affairs.
Corning, Oct. 24,--(Special)—Willard S. Reed, fifty years old, president
of the First National Bank here for several years, committed suicide by
shooting himself in the bank last night. His body was found by the
janitor this morning.
Mr. Reed had been in ill health for several months and his suicide
is attributed to this cause. He suffered from asthma, which prevented
his sleeping at night. His illness had kept him away from the bank
for several weeks.
Beside Mr. Reed’s body was found a note stating briefly that the funds
of the bank were intact and that all notes, securities and cash would be
found as indicated in the report of the institution. He made no reference
to himself or his rash act. Mr. Reed was born in Hammondsport in
1871, and educated in Bath. He was admitted to the bar in 1897 and
came to Corning immediately practicing law until 1907 when he was elected
cashier of the First National Bank, later becoming its vice-president.
He became president of the bank at the death of General George H. Bradley,
long the head of the institution.
Under Mr. Reed’s presidency, the bank prospered most gratifyingly.
Its business increased three fold and it just completed an addition which
will double the capacity of its banking quarters, having taken over the
store formerly occupied by the Tarbell-Calkins Drug Company.
Mr. Reed was a charter member of the Corning Elks and the Corning Rotary
(?). He also was a member of the Sons of the American Revolution,
Corning City Club and the Corning Country Club. He is survived by
his widow one son Walter, a clerk in the First National Bank; one daughter
Charlotte.
Mr. Reed was regarded as one of the most successful bankers in the
state, and one of Corning’s most prominent and dependable men. He was conspicuous
in many movements for the upbuilding of the city and in philanthropic work.
In a quiet and dignified way, he became a power in the city and his death
has caused widespread sorrow.
SUPERINTENDENT OF POOR, HOKE DIES UNEXPECTEDLY AT HIS HOME
Former Sheriff of Chemung County Suffers Stroke at 7 O’clock This Morning
and Passes Away Before Physician Arrives—Was Discussing Plans for Day When
End Came—Funeral Will Be Held Sunday Afternoon at the Home in Breesport—Masons
to Have Charge of Burial in Spencer.
A Roselle Hoke, county superintendent of the poor, died unexpectedly
at 7 o’clock this morning. The end came as the result of a stroke
of apoplexy while talking to his wife at the superintendent’s private residence
at the county farm, Breesport. The unexpected report of his death,
which reached Elmira shortly after 7 o’clock, was a shock to the entire
city, for no public official is more honored respected and loved than A.
Roselle Hoke.
Three years ago he completed a term as sheriff of this county, and
it is admitted by all that Chemung county never had a better, more efficient
or more trustworthy sheriff. Everyone held the highest respect for
Mr. Hoke. He possessed a kind loving disposition. He was charitable
to all, magnifying the virtue and ignoring the faults of others.
His life was filled with charitable deeds, usually known only to those
benefited.
Mr. Hoke served as county supervisor from the town of Veteran several
terms. He made an excellent record on that board. Six years
ago this fall he was nominated for sheriff by the Republicans and was elected.
His excellent record in that office is well known. Had the law permitted,
there is no doubt but Mr. Hoke would have been re-elected but the law does
not permit a sheriff in this state to succeed himself. When he retired
from the sheriff'’ office he went to his farm on the Ridge Road, town of
Veteran. One year later the Republicans sought him as candidate for
county superintendent of the poor and finally inducted him to accept the
nomination. He was endorsed by the Prohibitionists and easily elected.
His term of office does not expire for another year. His record at
the county farm has been as successful as his term of sheriff. The
taxpayers of this county have been saved thousands of dollars through his
efficient management.
Superintendent Hoke was in this city yesterday, for it has been his
practice to be at his office at the county buildings for a few hours on
each Wednesday and Saturday. Mr. Hoke told friends here yesterday
that he was feeling better physically than for some weeks. He has
been troubled with a weak heart and had been taking treatments.
Mr. Hoke was specially interested in the welfare of the Baptist Church
at Breesport, and induced a large number of his friends in this city to
purchase tickets to a roast port supper to be served at that ...... this
evening. Mr. Hoke was a member of Veteran Grange No. 1108 and of
Southern Light Lodge of Masons of Breesport. He has been an active
member of the Horseheads Baptist church many years.
The funeral will be held at the home at the county farm, Breesport,
Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock. The Rev. C. E. Christian, pastor of
the Baptist church, Horseheads will officiate. Burial will be in
the family plot at Spencer. The masons will have charge of the services
at the grave.
DEATH – STODDARD, INCREASE B.
Succumbs suddenly to an Attack of Pneumonia
The community was shocked by the sudden death of Increase B. Stoddard,
which occurred at his residence in the town of Veteran on Sunday last.
It seems that he had been suffering for several days with a mild form of
pneumonia, but with his usual indomitable will, continued about his customary
pursuits until Saturday evening, the day before his death. Then the
disease had ravaged and depleted his system to such an extent that no human
power or medical skill could stay it.
The funeral was held at his late home on Wednesday afternoon, Rev.
W. H. Yard officiating. The interment was at Maple Grove cemetery.
The pall bearers were Conrad Smith, Charles F. Taber, Joseph H. Palmer,
R.G. Eisenhart, Henry Thomas and Horace J. Weller. Notwithstanding
the condition of the roads the services were as largely attended as any
in recent years. Among those in attendance from out of town were
(some are unreadable) – Mr. & Mrs. D. B. Sherman of Columbia X Roads;
Fred N. Drake of Sayre, Pa; Mr. W. E. Drake of Trenton, N.J.; and Mr. and
Mrs. J.M. Stoddard of New York City.
Mr. Stoddard was born on December 8, ??? in a log house on the land
on which he died. His parents Jonathan and Eliza Shute Stoddard,
were pioneers in this section, having emigrated here from Orange county
in 1832. Increase was the third child. Six others came later
and nearly all married and settled in this county. The only surviving
ones are Mrs. George M. Parsons of Millport; William B. Stoddard of Janesville,
Wis; Mrs. Anna Rarrick and Mrs. William D. Perkins of this village.
The entire life of Mr. Stoddard—nearly seventy years—was spent on the
homestead. When only a young man the responsibilities of a large
family and heavy indebtedness was thrown upon him by the death of his father.
From that early date until the day of his death a great part of his time
was consumed in efforts and thought calculated to lighten the burdens of
others whom he conceived to be in some measure dependent upon him.
His education was derived mainly in the district school, but through his
own efforts he managed to spend several terms at Alfred university.
No man realized more keenly than he the importance of education.
"It is something,” he used to say, “that a young man cannot dissipate.”
PHILLIPS – OBITUARY
In the early evening of May 2, 1905, the entire community was startled
by the announcement of the sudden death of Charles W. Phillips, who resided
about two miles southeast of this village. At the time of his death
he was apparently in his usual health, although during the winter he had
had several attacks which were, however, not considered alarming.
About six o’clock on the day of his death he had left his team in the field
and gone to the house for supper. Upon his return to the field his
wife noticed that he was suffering from one of his old attacks, and in
a few moments he expired in her arms. How true it is that in the
midst of life there is death. “Two men shall be in the field; the one shall
be taken and the other left.”
Charles W. Phillips was born in New York city, July ??, 185?.
Nov. 19, 1879, he married L. Irene Rhode, who survives him. In 1872
he joined the Baptist church. April 12, 1903, he was received into
fellowship with the Baptist church of Dundee, since which time he has been
closely identified with its interest. Charles Phillips was a man
who was respected by his fellow citizens. To us, it means much to
have the esteem and honor of those in the community where one resides.
He was devoted to the interests of his church and pastor, and always showed
a willingness to do whatever was assigned him. A great lesson is
brought home to this community by the sudden departure of this brother
and neighbor, as well as by other sudden deaths in our midst. He
had no time to set his house in order. The summons came too quickly,
but we who tarry know that he was ready. Let us all put our faith
in Christ and live such lives that we shall be ready, should the call come
at morning, noon, or night.
BENTLEY – OBITUARY
The funeral of Mrs. Harriet Sayre a Bentley was held this afternoon
at the family home on the Middle Road, in the Town of Veteran.
The death of Mrs. Harriet Sayre Bentley has caused this community to
mourn the loss of one of its most perfect characters of motherhood and
womanhood. For over eighty-four years she has lived near Horseheads.
Nearly all of her earlier friends—those of her own generation, have passed
on before her, but her children and all those of their generation, who
knew her were her loving friends.
Mrs. Bentley was a member of one of the pioneer families of this valley.
She was the daughter of Hector Sayre and he the son of Ebenezer Sayre,
who located near Horseheads about 1792, coming here from Orange County.
Among the Sayre descendants are many respected residents of Elmira and
Chemung County. ????are Justice Walter Lloyd Smith, ??? L.
Curtis, Mrs. H.H. Sayles, Mrs. Jarvis Langdon, Mrs. Nelson Wells of Elmira,
the VanDuzer family of Horseheads and others besides the many who bear
the Sayre name.
Mrs. Bentley leaves two sons, Attorney Frank S. Bentley of Horseheads
and J. Fred Bentley of Binghamton and Horseheads, and Mrs. T. E. LaFrance
of Elmira, a daughter. The father and grandfather were among the
organizers of the First Presbyterian Church at Horseheads, which church
the children of Mrs. Bently are at present aiding to repair and improve
impelled and inspired in their work by the loving care their mother.
In her family, in her church, in the community everywhere she was the lovely
and lovable Christlike being always seeking and working for the good, the
happiness and betterment of others with never an unkind word or sign of
selfish thought.
RHODES – OBITUARY
Dundee, March 17—The funeral of Mrs. Lucy E. Rhodes was held from the
home of her brother, LeRoy Green, Wednesday afternoon and interment was
made in the Hillside Cemetery. Mrs. Rhodes died in Lockport on Monday
and her remains were brought to this village Tuesday afternoon for the
funeral and burial. She was the widow of the late Maxwell Rhodes,
a former resident of this village.
MC DOUGALL, MRS. THEODORE – OBITUARY
The funeral services of Mrs. Theo. McDougal were held Friday morning
at 11 o’clock, at her late home in Veteran. The Rev. Wm. H. Yard
of Horseheads, officiated, and interment was made in the Vary cemetery.
Mrs. McDougal’s maiden name was Emily Cornish. She was born in Tompkins
county, August 21, 1849, and is survived by her husband and two sisters,
Mrs. John L. Carpenter of Elmira and Mrs. Judson Primmer of Kenzual, Pa.
Since her marriage she has always lived in Veteran, and her death removes
from that place a respected resident from the church, a faithful sister
from the home a beloved wife. The ??? and tribulation which prevented
this faithful woman from performing her household duties, cut her off from
social life and from the ?? of the served, only made her faith in him stronger.
When her spirit answered the summons to return to Him who gave it she surrendered
to her Maker, saying, “Not my will but Thine be done”, and in departing
left an example of true Christian living whose sweet and ennobling influence
will ever dwell in the hearts and appear in the lives of those she knew
best.
The bereaved husband and family wish to thank the many kind friends
who administered to her in her sickness and them in their bereavement.
JUDSON, CARDWELL D. – OBITUARY
Cardwell D. Judson died this morning at 7 o’clock at the family home
in the town of Veteran, aged sixty-four years. Mr. Judson arose this
morning in his usual health and was at work around the farm when he became
ill of heart disease and died in about an hour. He is survived by
his widow, two sons, Elmer B. Judson of Veteran, and Clayton L. Of Horseheads;
five sisters, Mrs. Sarah Breese of Cayuta, Mrs. Martha Clark of Elmira,
Mrs. Harriet Harding of Erin, Mrs. Julia Goodyear of Morence, Mich., and
Mrs. V. Swazy of Veteran. Mr. Judson was a member of Southern Light
Lodge, No. 726, F. & A. M. of Breesport. The funeral will be
held at the home Saturday at 2 p.m. The Masonic burial service will
be conducted at the grave in Maple Grove cemetery at Horseheads.
ROBERTS, MRS. J. C. - OBITUARY
Mrs. J. C. Roberts died at the family home in the town of Veteran yesterday
afternoon at 3:30 o’clock, aged seventy-six years. Mrs. Roberts was
one of the first students in Elmira College over a half century ago.
Her grandfather was a soldier of the War of the Revolution and her father
was a veteran of the War of 1812. Mrs. Roberts is survived by a daughter
mrs. Alvin Green of Veteran, two brothrs, Marcus of Oakland, Cal., and
Joseph of Fort Worth, Kansas; two sisters, Mrs. Adelia Catlin of Dolgeville,
and Mrs. Francis Filkins of Corning. The funeral will be held at
the family home in the town of Veteran, Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock.
Burial will be made in the Vary cemetery in the town of Veteran.
GREEN, MISS GRACE L. – OBITUARY
UNEXPECTED DEATH SINCERELY LAMENTED
Mrs. Grace L. Green, Estimable Horseheads Young Woman, Expires After
Only a Few Hours’ Illness.
Horseheads, Feb. 10 – The death summons that came so unexpectedly this
morning to Miss Grace L. Green an estimable and popular young woman of
this village, brought a general expression of sincere sorrow. At
breakfast Miss Green complained of feeling ill and lay down in hope the
ill feeling would pass off. About 9 o’clock she called her mother
and told her she was much worse. A moment later she lapsed into unconsciousness
and all efforts of the physicians to revive her were without avail.
She died at 10 o’clock.
Miss Green was twenty-six year old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank
L. Green of Pine street. For several years she had been stenographer
in Attorney Frank S. Bentley’s office. A devoted member of the Presbyterian
Church, and also possessed of social accomplishments to a marked degree,
the loss occasions by her death will be felt keenly in the community.
The funeral will be announced later.
HEGEMAN, MRS. WILLET - OBITUARY
Mrs. Willet Hegeman died at the family home in the town of Veteran
yesterday morning at 6 o’clock, aged fifty-three years. She is survived
by her husband, her step-mother, Mrs. Sarah Jackson of Washington, D.C.,
four brothers, O. H. Jackson of Horseheads, Herbert J. Of Portland, Ore.,
J. Jackson of this city, and Floyd of Endicott; two sisters, Mrs. Charles
Ferguson of Syracuse and Mrs. Harry Kenner of Washington, D.C. The
funeral will be held at the home Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock.
Burial will be made in Maple Grove Cemetery, Horseheads.
WEBSTER, MRS. WILLIAM - OBITUARY
Dundee, Nov. 7 – The death of Mrs. William Webster occurred at the
family home in Starkey Sunday morning about 10 o’clock. Mrs. Webster
was forty-two years of age, having been born in Wayne, Steuben county,
August 20, 1874. She lived in that vicinity until about six years
ago when the family moved to the Coleman farm near Starkey. Mrs.
Webster was highly esteemed and leaves many friends to mourn her loss.
She is survived by her husband and one daughter, Wilma, who lives at home.
She also leaves one brother, George Bailey of Munich, Mich. The funeral
will be held from the Starkey Methodist Episcopal Church, Wednesday afternoon
at one o’clock, the Rev. C. G. McConnell officiating. Interment will
be made in Starkey cemetery.
ROSS, MRS. JULIA J. - OBITUARY
Mrs. Julia J. Ross died Sunday night at 11:30 P.M. at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Lewis Leonard in Sullivanville, aged seventy-eight years.
She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Leonard; a son, Hyatt Ross of Breesport,
and a sister, Mrs. Kate Hazelton of Springfield, PA The funeral will
be held at the home of her daughter, Wednesday at 2 p.m. Burial in
the Breesport cemetery.
Mrs. Ross was a member of a family well known in that section of the
county, having spend practically all her life there. She had been
in ill health for more than two years and her death was not unexpected.
REED, WALTER – OBITUARY
Walter Reed, aged 82 years, died on Sunday of the infirmities of old
age at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Asa Robbins, on the Hamlin farm,
near North Urbana. Mr. Reed was born in Honesdale, Pa. For
many years he had resided in Yates county until the death of Mrs. Reed
a few months ago. Since then he has been with his daughter.
Mr. Reed has for many years been identified with the vineyard interests
of this region. He was a man of independent thought and action, a
great reader and an original reasoner. He was a student of nature
and often expressed his views in verse and prose some of which were of
real merit. Mr. Reed is survived by three sons, George Reed, Wayne;
Lawrence Reed, Horseheads; and Willard Reed, Corning, and two daughters,
Mrs. Theodore Bennett, Wayne; and Mrs. Asa Robbins. Burial in the
Pleasant Valley cemetery this afternoon.
GREEN, FRANK - OBITUARY
Frank Green died Thursday afternoon at the Arnot-Ogden hospital in
Elmira, following an operation for appendicitis. Mr. Green was taken
suddenly sick at Rorick’s Glen Wednesday afternoon. It was found
that he was suffering from appendicitis and an operation was decided upon
at once and he was taken to the hospital and the operation performed that
night. He had been a resident of Horseheads for many years, and was
formerly a member of the grocery firm of Manning & Green. Deceased
is survived by a wife, one son Howard, and a sister, Mrs. Mary Billings
of Pine Valley. The funeral was held at the home Sunday afternoon,
the Rev. C. E. Christian officiating. Burial in Maple Grove cemetery.
VanBuskirk Bros. had charge.
LATHROP, MRS. HELEN A. - OBITUARY
Corning, June 15—Mrs. Helen A. Lathrop, aged 69(?) years, of Galeton,
Pa., died this morning at 8:30 o’clock at the Corning hospital, where she
had been a patient since Sunday night.
She is survived by her husband, Charles K. Lathrop, of Galeton; by
two daughters, Caroline H. Lathrop of East Erie Ave., and Lillian A. Lathrop
of Galeton, and a brother Harry Pachall of Corning. The body was
taken to the former home of Mrs. Lathrop, at Galeton, for funeral and burial.
HILL, MRS. MOSES - OBITUARY
Mrs. Moses Hill died this morning at 6 o’clock at the family home on
the Lake street road, in the town of Horseheads, aged seventy years.
She is survived by her husband, two sons, Clarence of Troy, Pa; Chauncey
at home; a daughter, Mrs. Frank Austin of Horseheads, two brothers, Daniel
Burdick of East Cortwright, NY, and Wesley Burdick of West Davenport, NY;
three sisters, Mrs. Eloda Hotaling and Mrs. Louisa Gibson of Oneonta and
Mrs. C. A. Brady of Bath; also eight grandchildren. The funeral will
be held at the home Tuesday at 2 p.m., the Rev. M.A. Soper of the
Horseheads Methodist Episcopal Church is to officiate. The burial
will be in the Maple Grove Cemetery.
ADE, GEORGE – A SKETCH OF THE LIFE OF
George Ade, the American author was born in Kentland, Ind. Feb. 9,
1866. In 1887 he graduated from the University of Purdue. From
that time until 1890 he was engaged in newspaper work in Lafayette, Ind.
He then worked on the Chicago Record until 1900. In 1908 Ade was
a delegate to the national Republican convention. The same year he
was made a trustee of Purdue university, and the following year grand consul
of the Sigma Chi fraternity. He is the author of Artie, Pink Marsh,
Doc Horne, Fables in Slang, More Fables, The Girl Proposition, People You
Knew, Breaking Into Society, In Pastures New, The Slim Princess and
Old Stories Done Over. His plays are as follows: The Sultan
of Sulu, Peggy from Paris, The Country Chairman, The Sho-Gun, The College
Widow, The Bad Samaritan, Just Out of College, Marse Covington, Mrs. Peckham’s
Carousel, Father and the Boys, the Fair Co-Ed and The Old Town(sp?)
HIBBARD-JUDSON - MARRIAGE
Alice Maude Hibbard, the second daughter of Mrs. Thomas H. Hibbard
was united in marriage at 12 o’clock today to Clayton Lester Judson at
the brides home in Horseheads.
About 75 Horseheads and Elmira friends and relatives witnessed the
ceremony, which was performed by the Rev. David H. Weeks, rector of St.
Mathew’s Episcopal Church in Horseheads.
The couple stood beneath a canopy of floral decorations and horseshoe.
The house decorations were of yellow and white. This was the Rev.
Mr. Weeks’ first wedding. He is a young man, but a few months in
charge in Horseheads. The full Episcopal ring service was used.
Preceding the service Miss Georgia Weller sang “Oh Promise Me,” accompanied
by Mis Laura Zimmerman. During the entrance of the wedding party
Mendelssohn’s “Wedding March” was played by the piano and two violins by
Miss Zimmerman, Miss Martha Holbert and Miss Helen Reynolds.
The bride was accompanied by her brother, Thomas R. Hibbard, and attended
by her sister Miss Mary Hibbard. The best man was Sylvanus Wood.
The rope bearers were Mrs.V.R. Edington and Miss Alice Dibble.
A delicious wedding dinner was served. Miss Murphy catered.
Mr. & Mrs. Judson left for a two weeks’ trip. The bride is
one of Horseheads’ most estimable young women, and the groom a successful
young business men associated with the Horseheads Creamery Co. The
bride received many beautiful presents.
BILLINGS, MRS. BERT E. - OBITUARY
Mrs. Bert E. Billings died at the family home in the town of Veteran
Friday at 2:40 p.m., aged forty years. She is survived by her husband,
two daughters, Harriet E. And Katherine I. At home; one brother Samuel
R. Randolph of Horseheads, two sisters Miss Harriet B. Randolph of New
York city, and Miss Emma K. Randolph of Elmira. The funeral will
be held at the home Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock, the Rev. Harry Smith
of the Presbyterian church of Horseheads officiating. Burial will
be in Maple Grove cemetery at Horseheads.
WELLER-MYERS - MARRIAGE
Horseheads, June 11. – One of the prettiest church weddings ever witnessed
in this village took place last evening in the methodist Church when Miss
Lulu Weller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Horace J. Weller was united in marriage
to William Westlake Myers. The ceremony was performed by the Rev.
R. DeWitt Stanley.
While the guests were assembling at the church Miss Ruth Christian,
violinst and Merritt S. Welch, organist, played an excellent program of
music. The church was trimmed with arches of laurel and festoons
of evergreens and laurel. The alter was banked with daisies, evergreens
and palms, while over the kneeling desk a large cupid was hung.
The Lohengrin “Wedding March” was played at promptly 8 o’clock as the
bridal party arrived. The ushers marched down the two center aisles,
followed by the bridesmaids, each alone, who formed an aisle for the bride.
Next cam two ushers, followed by the ring bearer, the maid of honor and
the bride on the arm of her father. They were met at the alter by
the minister, the groom and the best man. The ring service was used.
Mendelssohn’s “Wedding March” was played after the ceremony.
The maid of honor was Miss Ida L. Weller, a sister of the bride, and
Walter Myers, a brother of the groom acted as best man. The ringbearer
was little Miss Mildred Mathews, a niece of the bride. The
bridesmaids were: Miss Maria Taber, Miss Georgia Weller, a sister;
Miss Bess Weller and Miss Clara Slayton, cousins of the bride. The
ushers were: Messrs. Charles Goodyear, Archie Matthews, Willard Gould,
Robert Westlake, William Westlake and Theodore Weller, the bride’s brother.
The bridal party gowns carried out the rainbow color effect.
Miss Taber wore lavender silk mulle; Miss Georgia Weller, a gown of blue
silk mulle; Miss Bess Weller, a gown of pink bengaline silk, and Miss Slayton,
blue silk mulle.
The honor maid wore a pretty creation of yellow silk and Battenberg
lace, and carried a shower bouquet of yellow roses. The bridesmaids
carried bouquets of pink carnations. The bride was charming in a
white Messaline satin in Princess effect with veil and carried a shower
bouquet of white sweet peas. Her traveling suit was a champagne color
Rajah silk with hat to match.
After the cermony a reception was held at the home of the bride’s parents,
on Steuben street, about 75 guests being received. The house was
prettily decorated with cut flowers and palms.
A delicious wedding supper was served, Miss Reidy catering. Mrs.
C. L. Hathaway, an aunt of the bride and Mrs. Frank Mthews, a sister, presided
at the bride’s table while the bridal party was being served, and were
assisted by Misses Carrie Boeitker, Annette Hibbard, Lucy Havens and Grayce
Sixby. Mrs. George VanBuskirk and Miss Earl F. Osmun presided while
the other guests were being served, and were assisted by Mrs. Benjamin
F. Colegrove, Miss Maude Hibbard, Miss helen Updike and Miss Blanche Rockwell.
The color scheme of the bride’s table was of green and white.
Smilax was festooned on the sides of the table, while on each corner there
was a large bow of white ribbon. The festoons on the sides were caught
with stalks of Easter Lilies. The centerpiece was a large green basket
which held the bride’s bouquet. From the chandeliar a cupid was hung
which hovered over the basket. The table was lit by green shaded
candlesticks.
During the evening Miss Bess Weller, controlto, and Miss Georgia Weller,
soprano, were heard in several delightful duets, accompanied by Miss Slayton
and Mr. Welch.
Mr. and Mrs. Myers left via the Erie for a trip of several weeks to
Chicago and Seattle, Wash. They are popular young people of this
village and their friends extend best wishes.
VINEYARDIST DIES AT VENERABLE AGE
Bath. May 2.—Following an illness of several weeks occurred the death
yesterday of Walter Reed. Mr. Reed was eighty-two years old, and
for over 50 years had lived in the town of Wayne. He was an extensive
vineyardist and well known as a successful grape culturist. He was
a son of Nathaniel Reed, a soldier in the American Revolution, who removed
from Massachusetts about 1790 and settled in Honesdale, Pa.
Mr. Reed leaves two daughters, Mrs. Theodore Bennett of Grove Springs
and Mrs. Asa Robbins of Hammondsport; he also leaves three sons, Willard
of Corning, Lawrence of Horseheads and George of the town of Wayne.
The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon, and the burial will be in
Pleasant Valley cemetery.
SMITH, CATHERINE - OBITUARY
Catherine Smith was born at Cayutaville, Schuyler county, NY., May
6, 1828 and died at her home in this place February 15, 1911. About
63 years ago she married Walter Reed, who survives her. She was the
mother of six children; Lawrence Reed, of Horseheads, Willard S. Reed,
of Corning; George Reed and Mrs. Theodore Bennitt of Grove Springs; Mrs.
Asa Robbins of North Urbana, and Eugene who died at the age of two years.
The remains were laid to rest in Pleasant Valley cemetery on Friday.
KIMMICH, FREDERICK G. – OBITUARY
Frederick Gottleib Kimmich passed from this life at the Delta Upsilon
chapter house of Colgate university at Hamilton, N.Y. Thursday
morning last at 10 o’clock. The funeral was held at the Baptist church,
this village, Sunday afternoon and the burial took place at Maple Grove
cemetery.
On the Saturday prior to his death Mr. Kimmich was taken with a slight
attack of pneumonia, but his condition was not considered serious until
late Monday evening, when his sister, Miss Katharine Kimmich, a trained
nurse of Rochester, was sent for. A consultation was held Tuesday
and it was found he had a severe case of typhoid-pneumonia, and Wednesday
morning his mother, Mrs. J. G. Kimmich, and Rho L. Bush, a brother-in-law,
left for Hamilton. The best medical assistance and skilled nursing
were employed by the young man’s family. The disease was uncouquerable
by all human agencies and the spirit and the body were speedily separated,
while the hearts of friends were wrung with anguish.
Deceased was a son of Mr. and Mrs. John G. Kimmich of this village.
He was born March 26, 1884, graduated from the Horseheads High School,
June 1901, and entered Colgate University in the fall of 1902, and would
have graduated from that institution with honors next June. He was
president of the senior class of the university, a member of the baseball
team and captain-elect for 1906, and a member of Colgate chapter of Delta
Upsilon.
The deceased is survived by the father and mother, Mr. & Mrs. J.
G. Kimmich, four sisters, Mrs. Rho L. Bush, Mrs. H. H. McQueen, and Miss
Katharine Kimmich of this village, and Mrs. F. G. Cole of Elmira, and one
brother, Robert J. Kimmich of New York. The funeral services were
conducted by Rev. W. R. Timesou, pastor of the Baptist church of which
the deceased was a member, assisted by Rev. C. E. Christian of Jeanette,
Pa., a former pastor of the local church and also a close friend of the
family. Miss Margaret Whiting of Elmira sang, and members of the
Delta Upsilon fraternity of Colgate were the bearers. The service
was largely attended and many people were unable to gain admittance to
the church. (Can’t read next paragraph).
CRANE, ABAELLINO – OBITUARY
Abaellino Crane, died yesterday at 218 East Market street. He
was a veteran of the Civil War and served an enlistment in Company A.
First Maryland Infantry. He is survived by his son, York Crane of
this city and a daughter residing in Petersburg, Va. The funeral
will be held Monday at 10 a.m. at the Smith Undertaking rooms and burial
will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.
HOUCK, SEYMOUR – OBITUARY
Soon after retiring Saturday evening Dec. 30, Seymour Houck was stricken
with paralysis. He never regained consciousness and died early Thursday
morning. He was 61 years old and leaves a wife and six children:
Alonzo of Bradford; Henry of Dundee; Mrs. Jas. Knapp and Mrs. Geo. Wales,
Bath; Mrs. Cyrus Morris, Dundee, and Mary who resides at home. He
also leaves a stepson, Orren Morris. Mr. Houck was a kind and loving
husband and a good neighbor and will be greatly missed. The funeral
was held at the home on Saturday at one o’clock in charge of Wayne Lodge
of Odd Fellows.
PERKINS, W. D. - OBITUARY
W. D. Perkins died at his home on Grand Central avenue in Horseheads
last night, aged 72 years, after a long illness. Deceased was born
in Columbia county coming to Chemung in 1876, purchased a farm in Veteran
where he resided until he moved to Horseheads eight years ago. Deceased
is survived by one sister, Mrs. W. E. Taylor of this village. The
funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Methodist church,
Rev. E. J. Yerden will officiate. Burial in Maple Grove, Van Buskirk
Bros. Have charge.
CLARK, AUSTIN L. - OBITUARY
Corning, Feb. 8 – IS BURIED TODAY - From the home of his
parents Mr. & Mrs. William Clark 31 East Fourth street, the funeral
of the late Austin L. Clark, who died in Phoenix, Ariz., was held this
afternoon. Burial was made in Hope Cemetery.
COE – JORDAN - MARRIAGE
Miss Maude Coe of West Clinton Street and Dr. Fred A. Jordan of West
Church Street were married Friday evening at the parsonage of the first
Methodist Episcopal Church by the Rev. John Richard, the ring service being
used. They were unattended.
The bride is a teacher in No. 7 School, a graduate of Oneonta Normal
School; a member of the First M.E. Church and a prominent teacher in the
Sunday school
Dr. Jordan is an optometrist, having practiced his profession here
25 years. He is a graduate of Shane’s College, Maine; also of the
??? College of Optholomology, Chicago, Ill. He is a member of the
First Methodist Episcopal church, a leader of the official board and assistant
superintendent of the Sunday school. Dr. Jordan is a member of the
Masonic fraternity, a frater of Ivy Lodge, No. 397, F. & A. M., and
of the Corning Consistory. The couple will make their home at 910
West Church Street.
SNOW – DECKER - MARRIAGE
July 15, 1926 - Miss Jane Snow of this city and Howard
G. Becker of Gowanda, N.Y. were united in marriage in the Grace Episcopal
Church Thursday morning, the Rev. S. W. Hale rector of St. Phillip’s Church
at Belmont, performed the ceremony assisted by the Rev. Frederick Henstridge,
rector of Grace Church. Mr. & Mrs. Becker are graduates
of Cornell University.
ROSS, MRS. JENNIE - OBITUARY
Mrs. Jennie Ross, 60, widow of Hyatt Ross and a resident of Breesport,
died unexpectedly Friday evening at the home of her son, Byron, 220 First
Street, Horseheads. She is survived by the son and two grandchildren,
Jean and Elizabeth Ross. Mrs. Ross was a member of Southern Light
Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, and a devoted communicant of the Breesport
Baptist Church. The remains repose in the chilson and Shields funeral
home, Horseheads, where a private prayer service will be held Monday at
2 p.m. The funeral will be held in the Breesport Baptist Church at
2:30 p.m., the Rev. Mr. Genoung of Breesport officiating. Burial
in the Hilltop Cemetery, Breesport.
STEVENS, MRS. FREDERICK - OBITUARY
Mrs. Martha Allen Stevens of Millport, died Sunday at Akron, O., aged
seventy-six years.
Mrs. Stevens is survived by her husband Frederick Stevens, a sister
in Loveland, Colorado; a brother Alfred Allen of Elmira; two nieces, Mrs.
Edna Dill of Calif., and Mrs. Mabel Fassett of Washington, D.C., four nephews:
The Rev. Willis Stackhouse of Rochester, Floyd Allen of Buffalo; LeVern
Allen of Ithaca and William Allen of Corning.
The remains were removed to Millport, where the funeral was held in
the Baptist Church Wednesday afternoon. The Rev. Mr. Stocum officiated
and burial was in the Vary cemetery on the Ridge road.
(Handwritten date 1925)
JUDSON, MRS. IDA H. - OBITUARY
Mrs. Ida H. Judson died Wednesday afternoon at 4:30 o’clock at the
family home, 119 Sayre Street, Horseheads. She was seventy-three
years old.
She is survived by two sons, Elmer and Clayton L. Judson, both of Horseheads,
three half-sisters, Mrs. Frank Hilliker of Breesport, Mrs. John Bryan and
Mrs. Roy Noble, both of Horseheads; four half-brothers, Ulysses Breese
of Elmira, Harvey and Ernest Breese of Horseheads and Orrin Breese of Columbia,
Nebraska.
The funeral will be held at the family home Saturday afternoon at 2
o’clock. Burial in Maple Grove cemetery, Horseheads.
(Hand written date – June 24, 1925)
DAVIDSON, MRS. MARGARET A. - OBITUARY
Mrs. Margaret A. Davidson, 92, died this morning at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Crystine Beardsley in the Town of Veteran. She is
survived by the daughter, Mrs. Beardsley. The remains repose in the
Mathews & Van Buskirk funeral home, Horseheads and will be removed
to the family home Saturday evening. The funeral will be held at
the family home Monday at 2 p.m. The Rev. H. A. Malick will officiate.
Burial in the Millport Cemetery (Handwritten note – Feb. 5, 1932)
CRANE, EDGAR L. - OBITUARY
Edgar L. Crane, 51, died unexpectedly at the family home in Pine Valley
Thursday. He is survived by his widow; two daughters, Miss Harriet
B. Crane of Painted Post and Mrs. Stanley Dann of Horseheads; one son George
Crane of Elmira; one sister, Mrs. Charles Dewey of Elmira; one brother
William Crane of Elmira; also four grandchildren. Mr. Crane was a
member of Chemung Valley Lodge, I.O.O.F. of Horseheads. A prayer
service will be held at the home Sunday at 2 p.m., and the funeral in the
Pine Valley Baptist Church at 2:30. The Rev. Mr. Harris will officiate.
Burial in the Pine Valley Cemetery. (handwritten date – Feb. 4, 1932)
MC DOUGAL, ALONZO - OBITUARY
The ranks of the blue and grey clad Civil war veterans will be thinned
this Memorial day with the passing of Alonzo McDougal, 92, of Bay Park
at noon today. With his death there are now only three Civil war
veterans in Marshfield.
McDougal became ill last year at his place near Bay Park, where he
has resided for may years. He never married and his niece, Mrs. W.
L. Couch, came out from New York months ago to take care of him.
He has one living nephew, George McDougal, at the I.O.O.F. home in Portland.
The body is at the Thuerwachter Funeral home, where arrangements will be
made later.
MOSHER, MRS. FRANK R.
Mrs. Frank R. Mosher died Sunday noon at the family home in the town
of Veteran, aged thirty-two years. The decendent is survived by her
husband; a daughter, Gladys Rowley of Horseheads; a son, William H. At
home; by his (NOTE: probably should be HER) mother Mrs. William
Upson of Big Flats; a sister, Mrs. William Fisher of big Flats. The
funeral will be held at the family home in the town of Veteran Wednesday
at 1 o’clock pm., and burial will be in Maple Grove cemetery, Horseheads.
(hand written date Mar. 4, 1917)
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