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8/15/10   Amsterdam Evening Recorder, March 12, 1904, page 2

SAD ROMANCE OF FONDA GIRL.

Married on Monday and Died on Thursday.

ACCIDENT THE CAUSE.

Beautiful Norma R. Hyde-Wilson, a Native of the County Seat, Fell on Icy Pavement and Succumbs to Injuries - Nuptials Planned for Next Summer Performed Three Days Before Her Death.

WILSON-HYDE - At New York city, by the Rev. Arthur Howard, on Monday, March 7, 1904, James A. Wilson, Jr. and Norma R. Hyde.

WILSON - At New York city, Thursday, March 10, 1904, Norma R. Hyde, wife of James A. Wilson, Jr.

Funeral at Fonda, N.Y., Saturday afternoon.

The simultaneous announcement of the marriage an death of Miss Norma R. Hyde, comes as a great shock to her host of friends in Fonda and Albany. Back of the announcement is a romance that appeals to the tenderest feelings of those who knew her and her widowed husband.

Miss Hyde went to Albany about three years ago from Fonda, her native village, and took a position in the Boston store on North Pearl street. She was a very beautiful girl, tall, graceful and charming. Her agreeable manners and cheerful disposition soon won friends and her popularity as a sales-lady increased daily. She subsequently went to work at Richard Healy & Co's., at Albany where she made many fast friends.

During her residence in Albany she made the acquaintance of James A. Wilson, jr., son of James A. Wilson, member of the well known firm of Wilson, Lansing & Co., wholesale grocers. This acquaintanceship progressed from friendship into love and the young couple became formally engaged about a year ago. Young Wilson has a lucrative and responsible position in New York. Some months ago Miss Hyde was offered and accepted a position with a leading dry goods house in the metropolis and resided there up to the time of her death.

A short time ago Miss Hyde, while accompanying her fiance to Jersey City on a pleasure excursion, slipped and fell on the icy pavement, injuring herself so badly that she became seriously ill. The young couple were to have been married this summer, but on Monday Miss Hyde's illness took a very serious turn, and it was decided to have the wedding take place at once. Miss Hyde was not then confined to her bed, but her condition was precarious. The marriage was solemnized in the young woman's apartments and the officiating clergyman was the Rev. Arthur Howard. The young wife passed away three days later. The orange blossoms of nuptial joy scarcely began to droop before the lilies of sorrow took their place.

Death had been unkind to the young wife. A few years ago she lost her father and not long after her loving mother. Mrs. Catherine Hyde followed him to the grave. The orphaned girl suffered another bereavement some five weeks ago, when her grandmother passed away.

While in the full flush of her young womanhood, with her lover at her side and joy in her heart, the sudden accident came which had such a tragic ending. Everyone who knew her speak in the highest terms of her beautiful disposition and her many excellent attributes of chareter (sic).

Mrs. Wilson was a niece of Frederick and Isaac Moore of the town of Mohawk and her funeral was held at their home today, the remains having arrived in Fonda from New York Friday evening.

St. Johnsville.

The funeral of Daniel J. Storms was held Friday afternoon from the residence on West Main street. The funeral was conducted by St. Johnsville Lodge, F. and A.M., the bearers being Hon. M. Walrath, Jonathan Vedder, Alvin Saltsman, Harvey Fox, F. Engelhardt and E. R. Hall. The officiating clergyman was Rev. H. W. P. Allen of the M. E. Church, assisted by Rev. O.J. Hogan of St. John's Reformed Church and Rev. I. B. Van Valkenburg, the latter addressing the Masonic fraternity in a feeling manner. The singing was in charge of a Masonic male quartette consisting of E. Knight, A. Turnbull, W. A. Van Deusen and J. S. Lepper. The lodge was escorted by the village band. The house was crowded and many remained away not form lack of respect for the deceased or sympathy with the survivors, but because of the fact that the room was two scant to accommodate all who wished to show their respect for their departed fellow citizen. The floral offerings were tasteful and elegant. The remains were placed in the cemetery vault preparatory to interment.

Mrs. Isabella Rosenthal died Friday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Sarah Lovenstein, aged 81 years, at Gloversville.

Clara M. Jeffers, wife of Anthony Kaiser, died at Gloversville Friday, aged 30 years.

8/15/10   From the Amsterdam Evening Recorder, July 31, 1931

Miss Frances C. Lewis.

Miss Frances C. Lewis, of 13 McClellan avenue, died this morning at 1::30 o'clock at the Amsterdam City hospital, where she had been a patient since Monday. Miss Lewis had been ill of heart disease for three months. She was born at the Lewis homestead, in the town of Perth, October 28, 1848, and for 30 years taught school in various districts throughout this section. Fifteen years ago she retired and made her home in this city since. She was a member of the Second Presbyterian church and enjoyed the esteem of all who knew her. One sister, Mrs. Mary Ellen Niemann, of Amsterdam, survives, besides several nieces and nephews, among whom are Mrs. Albert Kindon, Mrs. Arthur Kindon and Mrs. Arthur Robson, of this city.

The remains were removed to the Wilson funeral home.

LEWIS - July 31, 1931, Miss Frances C. Lewis of 13 McClellan avenue. Funeral Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Wi son funeral ___, the Rev. Frank T. Rhoad officiating. Interment at West Galway.

Fayette Smith.

Fort Plain, July 31.- Fayette Smith, aged 32 years, of Nelliston, died this morning at 5:15 o'clock at the Montgomery sanatorium on Sanatorium Heights. He was born November 5/6(?), 1898, in the town of Ephratah and was the son of Alfred E. and Fannie Bellinger Smith. He is survived by his wife, Florence Eacker Smith; his father, Alfred E. Smith; two brothers, William of St. Johnsville and Wesley of Lewis, Delaware county; three sisters, Mrs. Florence Cook, Mrs. Stephen Clemons and Mrs. Carrie Van Arnam of St. Johnsville.

The funeral will be held at the home in Nelliston Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock and at 2:30 at the Catherine Nellis Memorial chapel, the Rev. Gardiner Underhill, pastor of Grace Christian church of St. Johnsville officiating. Interment will be in Fort Plain cemetery.

Mrs. Maryanna Szustak.

Maryanna, widow of Adam Szustak, died last night at 8:45 o'clock at the home of her granddaughter, Miss Wilma Jablonski, after a short illness, aged 77 years. She was a native of Poland, coming to this country 39 years ago and this city had been her home ever since. She was a devout member of St. Stanislaus' church and was held in respect by all who knew her. She was also a member of the Holy Rosary society. The survivors are two sons, Stanislaus and Frank; a daughter, Mrs. Harold Scott, and 12 grandchildren all of whom, with the exception of one, John Jablonski, of Wyandotte, Mich., reside in this city.

The remains were taken to the funeral parlors of H. G. Iwanski and later to the home of her son, Frank, at 30 Cornell street.

SZUSTAK- July 30, 1931. Funeral at the home of her son, Frank Szustak, ___ Cornell street, Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock and 2:45 at St. Stanislaus' church. Interment in St. Stanislaus' cemetery.

DIED.

WILLINGER- July 29, 1931, Andrew F. Willinger. Funeral Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the funeral parlors of Elliott R. Boice. The Rev. W. Edgar Pierce officiating. Interment in Pine Grove cemetery, Tribes Hill.

8/15/10  From the Amsterdam Evening Recorder, September 11, 1902.

Fort Hunter.

William Johnson, manager of the glove manufacturing establishment at Gloversville of Carson, Pirie, Scott & Co., of Chicago, who dropped dead at his home in Gloversville, was a frequent visitor at the Dexter silk mill, wehre he made purchases for his house. J.U.C. Dexter will attend the funeral tomorrow.

8/15/10   From the Amsterdam Evening Recorder, June 2, 1916, page 2

Fred Robert Weakley.

Fred Robert Weakley , son of Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Weakley, of No. 76 Mechanic street, died Thursday afternoon, at 4:25 o'clock, at the Amsterdam City hospital, of typhoid pneumonia, aged 13 years. He was born at Lykers Corners, in the town of Root, November 10 1902, and was a pupil in the Arnold avenue school, grade No. 6. He was a member of the Second Presbyterian Sudnday school and had just graduated from the junior to the intermediate department. After school hours he was employed in the E. H. Hovemeyer grocery store. The boy had been ill since Tuesday of last week and was removed to the hospital one week ago Wednesday. The surviving relatives are his parents, three sisters, Olive, Ella and Mae, and three brothers, Floyd, Raymond and Ernest.

The funeral will be held at the funeral house of Johnson & LIndsay, Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, the Rev. Dr. Henry T. McEwen officiating. The remains will be taken to Sloansville, Sunday morning for interment.

Prudence Della Bowdish.

The death of Prudence Della Bowdish, who lived most of her life with her father on the home farm about one mile west of Charleston Four corners, occurred May 30th, without an illness of any kind, being simply due to old age. She had been getting weaker for some time and was unable to care for herself for only about six months. There remains one brother, George N. Bowdish, of Oneonta, at whose home she has been for the last ten years. Miss Bowdish was born, December 7th, 1831, and therefore was 84 years old. Her burial will take place in Oneonta Valley cemetery on the family lot belonging to George N. and his son, Prof. L. R. Bowdish, of Williston Seminary, Easthampton, Mass.

Mrs. William Cushing.

St. Johnsville, June 2.- Mrs. William Cushing , of this village, died at the Little Falls hospital Tuesday evening at 10 o'clock, following an operation for tumor, which was performed last Saturday. Mrs. Cushing, whose maiden name was Ella Detwiler, was 45 years of age and was born at Bethlehem, Pa., December 2, 1871. The funeral was held at her home in Lion place this afternoon at 3 o'clock, the Rev. B. G. Miller, of the Methodist church, officiating. Burial in Prospect View cemetery.

Miss Henrietta B. McMartin.

Miss Henrietta B. McMartin died Thursday at her home, No. 158 Hamilton street, Albany, after a lingering illness. Miss McMartin was born near the village of Hagaman, being a daughter of the late Duncan McMartin. She passed the greater part of her life at her birthplace, but for a number of years has been a resident of Albany. She is survived by one sister, Isabel K., of Albany.

The funeral will be held at the home Saturday at noon and the remains will arrive in Amsterdam on the 2:44 o'clock train. The interment will be at West Galway, where a prayer service will be conducted at the grave.

Funeral of Orlando C. Snyder.

The funeral of Orlando C. Snyder was held at 2 o'clock this afternoon at the home on upper Division street, the Rev. Alvah E. Knapp officiating. Fred W. Pawling sang two selections, "Face to Face," and "Some Sweet Day." The interment was in Green Hill. The bearers were: W. R. Loucks and Harry Loucks, of Gloversville; Frances Pierce, Preston Van Derveer, Homer Dunckle and Clarence Loucks, the latter of Sharon.

Among those from out of town who attended the funeral were: Mayor D. J. Snyder, Woonsocket, R.I.; J. W. Snyder, Plattsburgh; Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Michaels, Worcester, N.Y.; Clarence Loucks, Sharon; Mr. J. D. Bird, New York; Mr. and Mrs. W.I. Loucks, Mr. and Mrs. H. Loucks, Mrs. Isaac Banta, Floyd Banta, Mrs. L. Jennings, Mrs. Van Ness Brownell, Gloversville; Mr. and Mrs. Earl Schroder, Boston; Mrs. Frank Ottman, Mrs. David Gardiner, Mrs. Lottie Hillier, Schenectady; Mr. and Mrs. R. Girvin, Alplaus; Mrs. George Eckler, Mrs. Asa Brown and H. A. Marcellus, Johnstown.

Funeral of Patrick Doyle.

The funeral of Patrick Doyle was held this morning at 8:45 o'clock at his home on Garden street and at 9:30 at St. Mary's church where Dean Browne celebrated a high mass of requiem. Dean Browne paid tribute to the memory of Mr. Doyle, who has been a resident of Amsterdam for many years. The bearers were Lawrence Moonan, John H. Mitchell, Charles Kellett, Timothy Fitzgerald, William Curran and Michael Fitzgibbons. The interment was in St. Mary's cemetery.

8/15/10   From the Amsterdam Recorder, unknown date in November 1893

Amerson Parks.

Amerson Parks died at 12:20 o'clock this morning at his home, No. 85 Union street, after about one week's illness of general debility, aged 79 years. Mr. Parks was a native of Schoharie county an d removed to this city twenty one years ago. He is survived by a widow and five children, Mrs. John J. Fronk and Mrs. John G. Gilman, and three sons, James S., William H., and Jerome M., all of this city. The funeral will be held from the house at 3 o'clock Saturday afternoon, Rev. F. P. Stoddard officiating. The interment will be made in Green Hill.

Matthew Potter.

The funeral of Matthew Potter of Johnstown took place yesterday afternoon, the service being held in St. John's church and conducted by the Rev. J. N. Marvin. Mr. Potter died Sunday morning at the residence of his son, William Potter, on West Main street in that village. He was a native of Yorkshire, England, and came to this country in 1832 and settled in Johnstown, where he has ever since resided. He is survived by two sons, William and Henry Potter of that village, and one sister, Mrs. H. Palmer of Sparta, Wis.

Mrs. J. S. Kane.

Mrs. J. S. Kane died at her home 10 Reid street, at 1:30 this afternoon, of inflammation of the bowels, aged 66 years. She leaves a husband and one son. Funeral from St. Mary's church, Saturday morning. Interment in St. Mary's cemetery.

8/15/10   From the Amsterdam Evening Recorder, July 29, 1918, page 3

DIED.

STAIRS.- The funeral of Mrs. Eliza Stairs, widow of John Stairs, will be held at her home on the John Collins farm, one mile east of Hagaman, Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. The Rev. O. L. Barnard will officiate.

Mrs. Eliza Stairs.

Mrs. Eliza Stairs, widow of James Stairs, died Saturday at her home on the John Collins farm, one mile east of Hagaman. She had been suffering from heart disease for some time, but the end came unexpectedly. Mrs. Stairs was born at Quaker Street, N.Y., February 11, 1841, and was married November 17, 1858. Since then, until last November, she had lived on the Stairs farm at Hagaman, in which community she was widely known and greatly beloved because of her beauty and strength of her character. Mrs. Stairs is survived by two sons, James, of Philadelphia, and William, of Schenectady; three daughters, Mrs. Charles Pollack, of Gloversville, Mrs. John Collins, of Hagaman and Miss Lillian Stairs, of Hagaman, and also twelve grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Card of Thanks.

Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Adams make this acknowledgement of their appreciation for the many acts of kindness of friends and neighbors, shown in the hour of their bereavement in the death of their son, Alfred James Adams. They are especially grateful for the numerous floral tokens of sympathy and esteem received at the funeral.

8/15/10   From the Amsterdam Evening Recorder, March 7, 1910, page 3

Mrs. Richard Harrison.

Mary Myers, wife of Richard Harrison, died Saturday evening at 9:15 o'clock at her home, No. 58 Academy street, aged 52 years. Mrs. Harrison had been an invalid for many years, suffering from a complication of diseases, and bearing her ills with Christian fortitude. She was born in Albany and resided there until twenty years ago, when the family moved to this city. Mr. and Mrs. Harrison were married twenty-six years ago. She was a devoted wife and mother and was beloved by a wide circle of friends. Mrs. Harrison is survived by her husband, two daughters, Helen and Bertha Harrison; three sons, James E. William H. and Fred R. Harrison; one brother, John Myers, and four sisters, Mrs. Everett Daniels, Mrs. Rose Swart, Mrs. Elizabeth Brinkman and Mrs. Theodore Faber, all of this city. The body was removed to the home of nephews at No. 14 McElwain avenue, and the funeral will take place Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock at St. Joseph's church. Inerment in St. Joseph's cemetery.

Lewis Napoleon Minor.

The funeral of Lewis Napoleon Minor will be held at his home, No. 62 Academy street, tomorrow morning and at St. Joseph's church at 9 o'clock. The interment will be in St. Mary's cemetery. Mr. Minor died early Saturday morning, following a two days' illness of pneumonia. He has been a resident of this city for twenty-five years and has recently been living a retired life. He is survived by four daughters, Mrs. George Vunk, Ms. Joseph Lenahan and Miss Charlotte Minor of this city, Mrs. Julia Bernard of Sandy Hill and three sons, John, Napoleon and James of this city. He also leaves one sister, Mrs. Iral Desharn, of Providence, R.I., and two brothers, one residing in Glens Falls and the other in Canada.

Edward Farquharson.

Canajoharie, March 7- Edward Farquharson, a well known and life-long resident of Sprout Brook, died Sunday after a long illness, of a complication of diseases. Mr. Farquharson was aged 58 years, 11 months and 6 days. He was a highly respected farmer. He is survived by his widow, two sons, Lloyd and Charles, of Sprout Brook; two brothers, Henry, of Cooperstown, and John, of Chicago, Ill. The funeral will be held on Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the house. The Rev. G. W. Lewis, pastor of the Methodist church at Sprout Brook, will officiate. The burial will be at Ames.

Holsey Howard.

Saturday morning at 11 o'clock at his home in Johnstown, occurred the death of Holsey Howard, aged 54 years, of pneumonia. Mr. Howard was born in the town of Edinburgh, Saratoga county, but had resided in Johnstown for about five years. Beside (sic) his widow he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Adelbert King, of Gloversville. The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home.

John Fick.

John Fick, a former resident of the town of Galway, died at his home in Schenectady after an illness of one week of pneumonia, aged 77 years. He is survived by three sons, Frank, George and Albert, and one sister, Mrs. Reinhart, of Galway.

Irving T., the 18-months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. William R. Fisher, of No. 351 West Main street, died Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock of pneumonia. The funeral will be held at the house Tuesday at 2 p.m. Interment in Pine Grove cemetery, Tribes Hill.

A Card of Thanks.

Mrs. Hugh McNeil wishes to return her heartfelt thanks to all her neighbors and friends who so kindly assisted her in her deep bereavement in the death of her beloved husband. Thanks are especially returned to Guttenberg lodge, I.O.O.F., of this city, for their kindness and Scotia lodge of I.O.O.F., No. 845, of which the deceased was a member; also Captain and Mrs. Chase, who sang; likewise to all those who sent floral tributes at the time of the funeral.

8/15/10   Amsterdam Daily Recorder, February 1, 1911.

Funeral of Jacob Saltsman.

The funeral of the late Jacob Saltsman of Fort Plain will be held at the house tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock, the Rev. B. E. Fake, officiating. Mr. Saltsman was a past master of the Stone Arabia Grange and had for many years been on the executive committee of the State Grange. He was serving as president of the Patrons' Fire Relief association of Fulton and Montgomery counties, serving the latter organization as president for several years. He was a director of the Farmers' and Mechanics' bank of Fort Plain.

He was kind and charitable to a fault and was sincerely liked by all with whom he came in contact. An unusually wide circle of friends and acquaintances will learn of his death with sincere regret. Besides his widow, the deceased is survived by one son, John W. Saltsman of Amsterdam, and five daughters. Mrs. John Van Wie of Palatine, Mrs. Charles C. Walrath of St. Johnsville, Mrs. George A. Veeder of Gloversville, and the Misses Lettie and Hattie Saltsman of Fort Plain.

Silas Groat.

Silas Groat, aged 66 years, died Sunday night at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Thomas Carter, No. 1246 State street, Schenectady, after an illness of two years. He was born in the town of Florida, Montgomery county, November 7, 1844, and moved to Schenectady when very young. Until three years ago he was employed as a machinist by the American Locomotive company. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Thomas Carten and one brother, Vedder Groat, both of Schenectady.

NOTE: the next two obits are out-of-county. As they were considered significant to Amsterdam readers, they're being posted as they might help someone.

Harvey J. King, the oldest member of the Rensselaer county bar, died at his home in Troy Tuesday. He was 87 years of age, the oldest member of the Sigma Phi, and one of the oldest graduates of Union college. He was graduated from that college, a member of the class of 1848.

David L. Wood.

David L. Wood, one of the best known residents of Ballston Spa, died Monday night after a lingering illness of two years. Mr. Wood was born in the town of Milton sixty-five years ago. Mr. Wood was a vestryman of Christ church of Ballston Spa, and a member of the Utopian club. He is survived by his widow and one sister.

REFUSES BURIAL PERMIT

Daughter of Former Canajoharie Pastor Dies in Water Cure Sanitarium.

Canajoharie, Feb. 1- In regard to the death of Marie Reichardt, aged 13 years, daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. J. A. Reichardt, the former, until a few months ago, the pastor of St. John's Lutheran church in this village, which occurred in Rochester on Saturday, there has been some little trouble, according to yesterday's New York Tribune, to secure a burial permit. The child has for some time ben ill, it is said, of diabetes, and several physicians in this locality have prescribed for her. About two months ago the little girl was taken to a sanitarium in Rochester for treatment, which, the Tribune states, was some kind of a water cure, where cold water baths were given. After the child's death the coroner was notified, and after investigating, refused to grant a burial permit, claiming that death was due to diphtheria.

FONDA.

Mrs. George Carr of Court street died at her residence during Tuesday night of heart trouble, from which she has been a great sufferer, aged about ____ years. She is survived by her husband and one son, George Carr, Jr. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.

The funeral of Mrs. John Dockstader will be held at the family residence on the Sand Flats Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, the Rev. H. C. Cussler officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery.

8/15/10   Amsterdam Daily Recorder, April 28, 1919, page 9

RICE - Genevieve, wife of John J. Rice, at her home, 8 Dean street, Saturday evening. The funeral will be held at the home at 8:45 o'clock Wednesday morning, and at 9:30 at St. Mary's church, Monsignor Browne officiating. Interment in St. Mary's cemetery.

Mrs. John J. Rice.

Genevieve Madeline Walsh, wife of John J. Rice, died at 9:30 o'clock Saturday night, at her home, 8 Dean street, aged 3 years, after a short illness. She was a resident of Amsterdam for about eight years and was married to Mr. Rice in Ilion 10 years ago. She was a member of the Young Ladies' sodality and of the Altar society of the Ave Maria church of Ilion, and was active in all church work. She is survived by her husband, her mother, Mrs. Ann Walsh, of Ilion, and a sister, Minnie Walsh, of Ilion, also two brothers, John, of the U. S. navy, and Francis, of Buffalo.

John Boswell Greene.

John Boswell Greene, the twelve-days-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Greene of 16 Leonard street, died at St. Mary's hospital Sunday morning at 10 o'clock. The funeral was held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the home of the parents, and interment was made in St. Mary's cemetery.

Margaret Helen Kilts.

Margaret Helen, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter L. Kilts of Arlington, N.J., died at the Amsterdam City hospital last Friday evening at 10 o'clock. The funeral was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the funeral house of Johnson & LIndsay, and interment was in Fair View cemetery. Mrs. Kilts was formerly Miss Frances Gilliland of this city.

ROGERS- Harper C. Rogers, April 28. Funeral at the home, 14 Milson avenue, Thursday at 2 p.m., the Rev. Dr. H. H. Murdock officiating. Interment in Fair View Cemetery.

8/15/10   Utica Morning Herald, November 15, 1897, page 7

Fort Plain.

Mrs. William Klossner died at her home in Nelliston, yesterday morning, after a sickness of several weeks, aged 26 years. The funeral will be held tomorrow.

8/15/10   From The Utica Observer, October 4, 1909

Canajoharie.

Helena, the two-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Klinkhart, died yesterday afternoon at her home on Barclay street of spinal meningitis. The little child last spring was seriously ill with meningitis, but during the past few months had improved greatly until a few days ago, when she was again taken ill. Besides her parents she is survived by three sisters, Gertrude, Hildreth and Wilhelmina. The funeralwill be held on Tuesday afternoon at 3:30 P. M.

The remains of Alonzo Kittle of Brooklyn were brought to this village Sunday night and taken to Ames for burial this afternoon. The deceased was ___ (?) years of age.

From the Richfield Springs Mercury, April 5, 1888, front page

Schuylers Lake

John Eygabroat was born in Fort Plain, March 18, 1800, and died in Addison, N.Y., Feb. 18, 1888. Mr. Egybroat(sic) was a brother of Davy Eygabroat, deceased of this place. His parents came from Germany, the early part of his life was spent in Montgomery Co., N.Y. He was married to Matilda Pooler, March 13, 1832; as the result of this union, seven children were born to them - four sons and three daughters; two of the sons died in early life and two sons and three daughters live to mourn the loss of a kind affectionate father. His children were very kind to him and without making any individual comparison, it will be proper to state that his son Jacob deserves our utmost praise for his untiring attention to all the little sick bed wants of his father in his declining days. Mr. Eygabroat gave up everything of a worldly nature four months ago, saying his work was done upon earth and that he was ready and anxious to go. His funeral was largely attended; at his request his funeral service was preached by Rev. J. H. Blades, who had known him for about a quarter of a century.

From the Utica Herald-Dispatch, Thursday, April 26, 1906

Canajoharie

Jeremiah Waufle, an old resident of this town, died yesterday at his home in Marshville. The deceased was 87 years of age and had resided in the vicinity where he lived for a great many years and for a long time conducted a country blacksmith shop. Besides a widow four sons and four daughters survive.

2/12/09  This special group of obituaries were transcribed and contributed by Karen Dau. All individuals had association with the Universalist Church.

RALPH C. ALTER

Fort Plain-Ralph C. Alter, 67, died here yesterday after a long illness.

He was born Nov. 7, 1892 in Brookman's Corners section of the Town of Minden, son of Emory and Esther Yerdon Alter. He came to Fort Plain in 1912.

In partnership with Ed Sauer, he opened a barbershop in 1912. Since 1931 he has been in partnership with William Swartz in the operation of a barbershop on Canal St. He retired June 1, 1959.

He married Edna Failing in Fort Plain in 1916.

He was a member of the Universalist Church, and Fort Plain Lodge 433, F.& A.M.

Besides his wife, he leaves two sons, Clifford and Russel [and] two grandchildren, all of Fort Plain; two brothers, Fred of Winter Park, Fla. [and] Sherman of Otselic.

The funeral will be at 2 Monday from the Swartz Funeral Home, the Rev. Raymond Scott, pastor of the Universalist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Fort Plain Cemetery.

Daily Press, Utica NY, Sat. 19 Dec 1959

Deaths.

In Port Jackson, Florida, Montgomery Co. NY], Jan 8th, Rev. HENRY BELDING, aged sixty-two years and ten months. Thus has passed away one of the excellent of earth. Br. Belding was for many years a preacher in our denomination. His first settlement was in Gloucester, Mass. He was afterward located at Braman's Corners, Clarksville, and Fort Plain, N. Y. Some twenty years since, in consequence of physical disability, he was compelled to leave the ministry. For several years he was engaged in teaching. But although ceasing to proclaim the glad tidings of salvation to his fellow-men publicly, yet in all his walk in private life he has ever been a devout and exemplary Christian-his meek and humble deportment ever presenting to the world the excellency of that faith which was so precious to him. His funeral was attended by the writer in the Dutch Reformed Church in Port Jackson, assisted in the services by the pastor, Rev. Mr. Voorhees. May the consolations of the gospel be the rich inheritance of all who are called to mourn.
J. N. P.

Christian Ambassador, Auburn NY, Sat. 6 Feb 1863

Death of Miss Julia A. Bellinger at the Age of 65 Years

Fort Plain, Oct 13.-Miss Julia A. Bellinger, aged 65 years, died at the home of her brother, Theron Bellinger, in this village, yesterday forenoon. About 18 months ago Miss Bellinger sustained a slight stroke of paralysis, and although never free from the effects of this illness, she had recovered sufficiently to be about and her death was not expected. She had been at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Walrath in this town of Thursday and was taken ill there. She was at once brought to her brother's home, where she gradually failed until the end. Death was due to hemorrhage of the brain. The deceased was born in this town and had always lived here. She was a daughter of the late Christian and Elvina Bellinger, the family being one of the oldest and best known in this section. She was a member of the Universalist Church and was held in high esteem and respect by a large circle of friends and acquaintances. Besides the brother mentioned, Miss Bellinger is survived by one sister, Mrs. Asa Zimmerman, who lives in this town. A prayer service will be held from the late home on Sunday afternoon on Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock and funeral services will be held from the Catharine Nellis Memorial Chapel at 2 o'clock, the Rev. Herbert Frank Moulton, D.D., pastor of the local Universalist church, officiating. The interment will be made in Fort Plain Cemetery.

Sunday Tribune, Utica NY, Sun. 14 Oct 1917

Mrs. Lewis E. Birk

Fort Plain-Mrs. Freeda P. Birk, 86, of 16 Reid St., wife of Lewis E. Birk, died Sept. 21 in her home.

She was born in Fort Plain, daughter of David and Sophia Graessel Ostrom. She was a member of the Universalist Church of the Messiah and its choir, and the Fort Plain Chapter DAR.

Besides her husband, she leaves a daughter, Miss Margaret Birk, and a sister, Mrs. Frances Banner, Utica.

The funeral will be at 2 Tuesday from the Gray Funeral Home. Burial will be in Fort Plain Cemetery.

Herald-Dispatch, Utica NY, Sun. 22 Sep 1968

RITES MONDAY FOR VICTIMS OF CAR CRASH

Fort Plain-A double funeral service will be at 2 Monday for Mr. and Mrs. Worthington S. Burns, Sand Hill Road, victims of an auto-truck crash on Route 80 near Van Hornesville, Thursday night.

The rites will be from the Gray Funeral Home with the Rev. Raymond Scott, pastor of the Universalist church, officiating. Burial will be in Fort Plain Cemetery.

Mr. Burns was born in Herkimer in 1907. He came to this village many years ago and was a member of the Universalist Church of the Messiah. He was employed as a mechanic by the Fort Plain Motor Sales.

He leaves a son, (name omitted for privacy), Fort Plain; a daughter, (name omitted for privacy), Fort Plain; his mother, Mrs. Joseph Burns, Fort Plain; two sisters, Mrs. Peter Edelmeyer, Canajoharie, and Mrs. Kenneth Beck, Fort Plain.

Mrs. Ethel Burns was born in 1912 in Salt Springville. Besides her son and daughter she leaves two sisters, Mrs. William Cook, Fort Plain RD, and Mrs. Clifford Cook, Fort Plain; five brothers, Sidney Prime, Fort Plain RD; Emory Prime, Fultonville; Merrill Prime, Canajoharie; Herman and William Prime, both of Fort Plain.

Daily Press, Utica NY, Sat. 11 Sep 1965

Fort Plain-Joseph W. Burns, 80, of 26 Reid St., died yesterday in Amsterdam Memorial Hospital.

He was born in Fort Plain. He operated a jewelry store for several years. He retired several years ago. He was a member of the Universalist Church of the Messiah.

He leaves his wife, Lora Shoemaker Burns; a son, (name omitted for privacy), Fort Plain; and two daughters, (name omitted for privacy), Fort Plain; and (name omitted for privacy), Canajoharie.

The funeral will be at 2 Tuesday from the Gray Funeral Home, with the Rev. Raymond Scott, pastor of the Universalist Church of the Messiah, officiating. Burial will be in Fort Plain Cemetery.

Daily Press, Utica NY, Sat. 3 Jul 1965

Ex-Farmer, Insurance Agent Dies

Fort Plain-George S. Cronkhite, 52, of RD 1, an insurance agent with the DeWitt C. Schultz Agency and a former farmer, died Saturday in his home.

He had been doctoring for a heart condition. He was forced to retire from farming in 1972 because of poor health.

He was born in the Town of Minden, son of Lynn J. and Jennie Casler Cronkhite. He was a graduate of Fort Plain Central School.

He was a fifth generation farmer on the family homestead in the Fordbush section of the town. He and his father were honored in 1968 by former Governor Nelson Rockefeller and presented with a farm plaque commemorating 100 years of continuous ownership.

He was secretary-treasurer of the Farmers Insurance Co., Minden and Mohawk Valley Cooperative Fire Insurance Co.

He was a member of the Universalist Church of the Messiah. He was a member of the Fort Plain Masonic Lodge and the New York State and National Holsteins Association.

He was second vice president of the Fulton-Montgomery Fair Association and treasurer of the Otsego-Herkimer-Montgomery Holstein Co.

Besides his wife, the former Anna May Nellis, whom he married in 1944, he leaves two sons, (name omitted for privacy) and (name omitted for privacy), at home; a daughter (name omitted for privacy), at home, and his father.

The funeral will be at 2 Monday from the Swartz Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery, Fordbush. Calling hours are today.

Observer-Dispatch, Utica NY, Sun. 21 Sep 1975

Abram Devendorf Died This Morning

Former Fort Plain Postmaster Was Esteemed by Community

St. Johnsville. July 8.-Abram Devendorf, a well known resident of the town of Minden, died suddenly at 8 o'clock this morning from acute indigestion, an attack of which he suffered at 7 o'clock last evening. He was 77 years of age.

Mr. Devendorf was a representative citizen. The early part of his life was spent successfully in farming. He served as postmaster of Fort Plain for 8 years under President Roosevelt. Later he was engaged in the lumber business with the Zoller Lumber Company of Fort Plain. For the past few years he had spent the summers on the home farm and winters at Hotel Grant in Fort Plain. He was a member of the Universalist Church and also of the Minden grange. He is survived by his wife, one son Irving S. Devendorf and two grandchildren, Miss Algo [sic] and Harlan of Fort Plain.

Utica Herald-Dispatch, Utica NY, Mon. 8 Jul 1918

Abram Devendorf, Former Fort Plain Postmaster, Dead

St. Johnsville. July 9.-Abram Devendorf, former postmaster of Fort Plain and one of the best known residents of the western section of Montgomery county, died suddenly yesterday at his farm in the town of Minden, opposite this village, on which he was born, at the age of 77 years. He was a highly respected citizen of sterling character and for many years has been one of the foremost Republicans of the section. He has for a long time passed his summers on the family farm in Minden and his winters in Fort Plain, where he made his home at Hotel Grant. For eight years Mr. Devendorf was postmaster at Fort Plain, being appointed by President Roosevelt. Later he was with the Zoller Lumber Company.

The late Mr. Devendorf was vice president of First National Bank of St. Johnsville and was a director of the Farmers' and Mechanics' Bank of Fort Plain.

Mr. Devendorf is survived by his wife, a son Irving N., and two grandchildren, Olga and Harlan, of St. Johnsville.

Albany Evening Journal, Albany NY, Tue. 9 Jul 1918

The funeral of the late Abram Devendorf will be held at his late home in the town of Minden on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock with the Rev. H. F. Moulton of the Church of the Messiah at Fort Plain officiating. The interment will be made in the Mount Hope Cemetery at Fordsbush.

Utica Herald-Dispatch, Utica NY, Wed. 10 Jul 1918

DANIEL I. DEVOE, FORT PLAIN, DIES

Former Knit Goods Manufacturer, County Treasurer Dies

Fort Plain-Daniel I. Devoe, a former knit goods manufacturer of Fort Plain, died Sunday night about midnight at his home, Lydius street, aged 74 years. Mr. Devoe had not been in the best of health for some time past, but had been confined to his home for only about three weeks.

Daniel I. Devoe was born January 19, 1860 in the town of Warren, Herkimer County, a son of the late Daniel A. and Maris Snell Devoe. He was educated in the old Clinton Liberal Institute of Fort Plain, graduating in 1878 and later took a business course in the Rochester Commercial College. He came to Fort Plain in 1879 and took a position as clerk in the drug store conducted by Petit & Reid, but a year later went to Canajoharie, where he engaged in the drug business with John N. Snell. Returning to Fort Plain in 1885, he became a partner with [his brother-in-law] Walter F. Shumway in the drug business in March of that year. This partnership was continued until 1893, when Mr. Devoe sold his interest. In 1893 Mr. Devoe engaged in the manufacture of knit goods in the Verdon Building, Main Street. Later the Elwood Silk Mill on Upper Canal Street was purchased and the business removed there. It was incorporated in 1902 under the name of the Fort Plain Knitting Company and the firm was dissolved several years ago, Mr. Devoe retaining the mill building. He was president and general manager of the concern, which made an excellent line of knit goods for many years.

In politics Mr. Devoe was a Republican and served one term as treasurer of Montgomery County. He was always interested in public affairs of Fort Plain. He was a member of the board of trustees of the Universalist Church and at the time of his death was chairman of the board. He also was a member of Fort Plain Lodge 433, F. & A. M. and had served as master of the lodge for four years; Hiram Union Chapter 53, Royal Arch Masons; Knights Templar Commandery No. 26, Little Falls; Ziyara Temple of the Mystic Shrine, Utica; Mohawk Valley Lodge [??], Knights of Pythias, and Fort Plain Club.

[On] May 24, 1882 he was married to Agnes Shumway, who died January 8, 1915. On June 1, 1916 Mr. Devoe married Lillian A. Failing, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Adam L. Failing, who survives together with one daughter by his first marriage, Ethel, wife of E. Mercer Weiskotten of Utica; two sisters, Mrs. Frank W. Bauder, Fort Plain and Mrs. Charlotte Zoller, West Union, Iowa. The funeral arrangements have not yet been made, but services will probably be held Wednesday.

Daily Press, Utica NY, Tue. 27 Feb 1934

MRS. MABEL DIEFENDORF

Fort Plain-Mrs. Mabel Diefendorf, 67, widow of Victor Z. Diefendorf, died Wednesday night in the Fort Plain Nursing Home after a long illness.

She was born Aug. 3, 1892 in Fort Plain, daughter of Robert B. and Gertrude Marsh Lipe, and was a life resident of Fort Plain.

Mrs. Diefendorf was a graduate of Fort Plain High School and the old Oswego Normal School. She taught in Cleveland, N.Y. and Fort Plain.

In June, 1932, she was married to Victor Z. Diefendorf. He died several years ago.

She was a member of the Universalist Church of the Messiah and its Chapin Club [and] Fort Plain Chapter, DAR.

She leaves a son, Alan; two stepsons, Robert and Fenton Diefendorf; a brother, Howard Lipe, all of Fort Plain; and a niece.

The funeral will be at 2 tomorrow from the Gray Funeral Home, with the Rev. Raymond Scott, of the Universalist Church of the Messiah, officiating. Burial will be in Fort Plain Cemetery.

Daily Press, Utica NY, Fri. 22 Jul 1960

Transcribed on 5 Feb 2008 by Karen E. Dau of Rochester, NY

Mrs. S. Dillenback

Mrs. Mary M. Dillenback, 81, of 127 Canal Street, wife of Sherman Dillenback, died July 15 in Amsterdam Memorial Hospital where she had been taken earlier in the day.

She was born in the Town of Canajoharie, daughter of George and Rosina Coleman Minster, and moved to Fort Plain in 1913. She was married in 1917 in Fort Plain.

She was a member of the Universalist Church of the Messiah, and was a 50 year member and past matron of the Otsquato Chapter, OES.

She leaves her husband.

The funeral will be at 2 Thursday from the Swartz Funeral Home. Burial will be in Fort Plain Cemetery. Eastern Star services will be at 8 tomorrow in the funeral home.

Daily Press, Utica NY, Tue. 16 Jul 1968

Transcribed on 5 Feb 2008 by Karen E. Dau of Rochester, NY

He was born in the Town of Minden and had lived in Fort Plain since 1923. He had been employed by the Fort Plain Post Office for 48 years and when he retired in 1955 was deputy postmaster.

Mr. Dillenback was a member of the Universalist Church of the Messiah and a 58-year member of Fort Plain Lodge F.& A.M. He had served as master of the lodge and also was a past grand steward of the grand lodge. He was a member of Hiram Union Chapter Royal Arch Masons, Canajoharie. He also had been active in Boy Scouts and had served as local treasurer of Troop 61 for many years.

In 1917 he married Mary Minster. She died in 1968.

He leaves a twin brother, Grant, Little Falls; two sisters, Mrs. Jennie Hudson , Ormond Beach, Fla., and Mrs. Anna Young, Penn Yan.

The funeral will be at 2 Thursday from the Swartz Funeral Home with burial in Fort Plain Cemetery.

Masonic services will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday.

Daily Press, Utica NY, Tue. 4 Jul 1972

Clarence H. Duggleby, Retired Mailman, Dies

Fort Plain-Clarence H. Duggleby, 75, of 24 Washington St., a retired rural letter carrier, died yesterday in Amsterdam Memorial Hospital.

He was born in the town of Warren, Herkimer County. He married Helen Hurlbut in 1945. He was a member of the Universalist Church of the Messiah and its board, a past master of the Fort Plain Masonic Lodge, Hiram Union Chapter, FAM Canajoharie; Little Falls Commandery, Ziyara Temple Utica; the National Rural Letter Carriers Association, and a former member of the Fort Plain Community Club.

Besides his wife he leaves two daughters, (name omitted for privacy), Fort Plain, and (name omitted for privacy), Ilion, and a sister, Mrs. Florence Klock, Geneva.

The funeral will be at 2 Wednesday from the Grey Funeral Home with the Rev. Raymond Scott, pastor of the Universalist Church of the Messiah, and the Rev. Albert Hotchkiss, a retired minister, officiating. Burial will be in Fort Plain Cemetery. A Masonic service will be at 8 tomorrow night.

Daily Press, Utica NY, Mon. 31 May 1965

FORT PLAIN.-Mrs. Ruth Zimmerman Failing, 80, RD 1, died yesterday at Canajoharie Nursing Home, where she had been living since May.

She was born in the town of Minden and in 1922 married Reuben Failing. She was a member of the Universalist Church.

She leaves her husband and a sister, Mrs. Carlton (Ethel) Byer of Fort Plain.

Services will be at 2 Monday from Grey Funeral Home with burial in Fort Plain Cemetery.

Daily Press, Utica NY, Sat. 15 Sep 1973

FORT PLAIN

Mrs. Catharine Flint, aged 75 years, died at the County Home near Fonda, where she had been living with her daughter, Mrs. Mortimer Smith, wife of the County Superintendent of Poor. The deceased was a resident of this town for many years and lived in the Hessville section. She was twice married. Her first husband was the late George F. Hufnail. She later married George Flint. For a couple of years past she had been living at Lykers and went to live with her daughter about two weeks ago. She had many friends who will hear of her death with regret. The survivors are two sons, Frank E. Hufnail of Fort Plain and John Hufnail of this town; one daughter, Mrs. Mortimer Smith, and one sister, Mrs. J. Adam Pickard of this village. The remains will be brought to Fort Plain and the funeral will be held Wednesday at 2 o'clock from the home of her son, Frank E. Hufnail. The Rev. Herbert Frank Moulton, pastor of the local Universalist church, will be the officiating clergyman. The body will be placed in the vault of the Catherine Nellis Memorial chapel and the interment will later be made in Fort Plain Cemetery.

Herald-Dispatch, Utica NY, Tue. 14 Mar 1916

Transcribed on 14 May 2008 by Karen E. Dau of Rochester, NY

Mrs. Alfred H. Freeman, aged about 53 years, a well known and greatly respected citizen of Fort Plain, died Friday afternoon at about 4 o'clock, after a long illness. Mrs. Freeman, long in poor health, had been able to be about until a short time ago. Her condition had been critical for the past two days. She was born in Richfield Springs, but for many years had resided in Fort Plain. She was a member of the Universalist Church, D.A.R., and Saturday afternoon Study Class of that village. She enjoyed a large friendship and will be greatly missed by residents generally. The survivors are her husband, one daughter, Miss Mildred Freeman, of that village, and two sisters, Mrs. Dutton of West Winfield and Mrs. William Conklin of Richfield Springs.

Richfield Springs Mercury, Richfield Springs NY, Thu. 27 Sep 1917

Mrs. Vivian Gros

Fort Plain-Mrs. Vivian Gros, 70, 18 Washington St., died Thursday in Little Falls Hospital shortly after being admitted.

She was born in Fort Plain and was a life resident of the village. She married D. Webster Gros in 1934. He died in 1968. She had been employed at the former Bailey Knitting Mill in Fort Plain. Later she worked for the Beech-Nut Co., Canajoharie and for the past 20 years had done domestic work in various homes in Fort Plain.

She was a member of the Universalist Church of the Messiah, the Chopin Club of the church, Fort Plain Fireman Auxiliary and the Fort Plain Senior Citizens.

She leaves a daughter, (name omitted for privacy) Fort Plain; a step-daughter (name omitted for privacy) of Wyncotte, Pa.; four brothers, Carlton and Walter Bowman, both of Fort Plain, Donald Bowman, Nelliston; Livingston (Jack) Bowman of Oak Hill; and a sister, Mrs. Helen Spraker, Canajoharie.

Funeral services will be held at 2 Monday at the Swartz Funeral Home. Burial will be in Fort Plain Cemetery.

Daily Press, Utica NY, Sat. 8 May 1971

Fort Plain-Mrs. Harriet Harbster, 77, widow of Edwin Harbster, died yesterday in Amsterdam Memorial Hospital.

She was born in Fort Plain, daughter of Edward and Minnie Dillenbeck Miller. She was married to Mr. Harbster in 1901. Mr. Harbster died in 1932.

Mrs. Harbster lived in Fort Plain until 1950, when she moved to Sprakers to live with her daughter, Mrs. Fred Pitcher. She was a member of the Universalist Church of the Messiah.

She leaves two other daughters, (name omitted for privacy) , Fort Plain, (name omitted for privacy), Sprakers; three sons, (name omitted for privacy) , Fort Plain, and (name omitted for privacy) , Daytona Beach, Fla., and a sister, Mrs. Nellie Williams, Ilion.

The funeral will be at 2 Monday from the Swartz Funeral Home, with the Rev. Raymond Scott, Universalist minister, officiating. Burial will be in Fort Plain Cemetery.

Daily Press, Utica NY, Sat. 8 Dec 1962

MRS. CYMBELINE HOMKEY

Mrs. Cymbeline Homkey, 67, wife of William Homkey, Fort Plain RD 1, died yesterday in Canajoharie Nursing Home.

She was born in Fort Plain, daughter of Jason and Elsie Crane Bowman. She was a lifelong resident of this area. She was married in 1922 in Fort Plain.

Mrs. Homkey was a member of the Universalist Church of the Messiah and its Chapin Club.

Besides her husband she leaves four brothers, Livingston Bowman of Preston Hollow, Donald Bowman of Nelliston, Carlton and Walter Bowman, both of Fort Plain; and two sisters, Mrs. Vivian Gros of Fort Plain and Mrs. Ellen Spraker of Canajoharie.

The funeral will be at 2 Thursday from the Swartz Funeral Home with the Rev. Raymond Scott, Universalist pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Fort Plain Cemetery.

Daily Press, Utica NY, Tue. 5 Jul 1966

FORT PLAIN-Miss Laura M. Hufnail, 86, of 49 Center St., died Sunday in the Canajoharie Nursing Home, where she had been a patient since May 10.

She was born in Fort Plain, daughter of Frank and Viola Brookman Hufnail.

At one time she served as assistant town clerk and as a deputy county clerk under her father, Frank E. Hufnail, Sr. She also was once employed by Carhart's store, Fort Plain.

She was a member of the Universalist Church of Fort Plain, its Chapin Club, a charter member of the American Legion Auxiliary, a 59 year member of Otsquago Eastern Star, and the Fort Plain D.A.R.

She leaves two sisters, Mrs. Harold (Helen) Timmerman, and Mrs. James (Edith) Kelly, both of Fort Plain; and one brother, Edward J. Hufnail, of Fort Plain.

The funeral will be at 2 Wednesday from the residence at 49 Center St., Fort Plain. Burial will be in Fort Plain Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are with the Gray Funeral Home.

Daily Press, Utica NY, Tue. 24 Oct 1972

Mrs. Bessie M. King, 77, 37 Years in Fort Plain

FORT PLAIN-Mrs. Bessie M. King, 77, died July 5, 1957, at Fort Plain Convalescent Home where she had been a patient several weeks.

She was born Jan 22, 1890, in Charleston Four Corners, daughter of John and Amanda Campbell VanPatten. She was married to Chauncey King who died several years ago.

A resident of Fort Plain the past 37 years, she attended Fort Plain Universalist Church.

She leaves a son, Everett P. King of Fort Plain; three grandchildren; three great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

The funeral will be at 2 tomorrow from the Gray Funeral Home here with the Rev. James Alcock, pastor of the local Universalist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Highland Rural Cemetery, Jordanville.

Daily Press, Utica NY, Fri. 5 Jul 1957

FORT PLAIN.

John H. Kyser, a former Resident.

Fort Plain, May 23.-John Henry Kyser aged 71 died at his home in Amsterdam yesterday afternoon about 5 o'clock after a long illness. Mr. Kyser was a native of the town of Minden and resided in Fort Plain for a great many years, where he was well and popularly known. In politics he was a staunch Republican, but never cared to hold office. The deceased is survived by six sons, Elmer of Little Falls, Clark of Fort Plain, George of Nicholson Pa., Eugene of Schenectady, Howard of Amsterdam, James of Binghamton; and three daughters, Miss Carrie Kyser of Amsterdam, Mrs. Charles J. Lymiev[?] of this village and Mrs. James Fisher of Schenectady. Prayer will be said at his late home in Amsterdam on Thursday afternoon at 12:30 o'clock and the body will be brought to this village on the 2:07 New York Central train and the funeral held at 2:30 o'clock from the Catharine Nellis Memorial Chapel, the Rev. George A. Gay of the Universalist Church officiating. Interment in the Fort Plain Cemetery.

Herald-Dispatch, Utica NY, 23 May 1911

Mrs. Roy Lettis, 45, Beech-Nut Employee

FORT PLAIN-Mrs. Kathleen Swartz Lettis, 45, died Jan. 2, 1955 at the home of her sister, Mrs. Alfred Arnold, Center St., this village.

She was born Sept. 26, 1909, in the town of Ephrata, daughter of Adam and May Grace Swartz. Until a year ago she was employed by the Beech-Nut Packing Co., Canajoharie. She attended the Universalist Church and was a member of its choir.

Surviving besides her husband, Roy Lettis, are a son, (name omitted for privacy), in the U.S. Army; her father, Adam Swartz, Fort Plain; three brothers, Harold and Strayer, both of Fort Plain, and Durwood, U.S. Navy on Guam; two sisters, Mrs. Alfred Arnold and Mrs. Stanley Eckler, both of Fort Plain.

The funeral will be at 2 Thursday from the Swartz Funeral Home, the Rev. James Alcock, pastor of the Universalist Church officiating. Burial will be in Fort Plain Cemetery.

Daily Press, Utica NY, Tue. 4 Jan 1955

Mrs. Anna Lord, 79, Services on Monday

NELLISTON-Mrs. Anna Lord, 79. widow of Edwin Lord, died July 25, 1957, at her home, 12 Berthold St., after a long illness.

She was born Oct. 4, 1877, in Nelliston, daughter of John and Mary Sterling Lasher, and was a lifelong resident of this village.

She was married in 1900, and her husband died Oct. 1, 1937.

Mrs. Lord attended the Fort Plain Universalist Church of the Messiah.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Harold Van Vechten; a son, Edwin; a brother, Charles Lasher; two sisters, Mrs. Ada Temple and Miss Lilah Lasher; two grandsons, a granddaughter and two great-grandchildren, all of Nelliston.

The funeral will be from her home at 2:30 Monday, with the Rev. James Alcock, pastor of the Universalist Church, Fort Plain, officiating. Burial will be in Fort Plain Cemetery.

Daily Press, Utica NY, Sat. 27 Jul 1957

Mrs. J. M. Miller-

The death of Mrs. Jeanette MacKenzie Miller, widow of Jonas Miller, occurred at the home of her son, Irvin Miller, at Palatine Church yesterday afternoon after an illness of about two years. Mrs. Miller was born at Salisbury, Herkimer county, August 25, 1823, but practically all of her life was spent in the town of Minden and this vicinity. She was widely known and beloved by all with whom she was acquainted. Mrs. Miller was a member of the Universalist church in the town of Minden and its auxiliaries. She is survived by one daughter Mrs. Otto Fox of San Diego, Cal., and two sons, Irvin Miller of Palatine Church [and] Alton Miller of Fordsbush. The body was removed from the home of Mr. Irvin Miller last night, in charge of funeral director H. S. Van Antwerp, to the Miller home at Fordsbush, where the funeral will be held on Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock with the Rev. Herbert F. Moulton, pastor of the Church of the Messiah at Fort Plain officiating. The interment will be made at the Mount Hope cemetery at Fordsbush.

Herald-Dispatch, Utica NY, Wed. 16 Oct 1918

MRS. GEORGE MYKEL

Fort Plain-Mrs. Elizabeth Mykel, 60, wife of George Mykel, died December 14, 1946 in her home in Nelliston after a long illness.

She was born in Utica Jan. 10, 1880, a daughter of Nicholas and Catherine May Kertell. She had been a resident of this vicinity for the past 22 years.

She was a member of the Dolgeville Universalist Church.

Surviving are her husband; one son, Stephen, Little Falls; five daughters, Ethel and Leona Mykel, Mrs. Homer Manclow, all of Nelliston; Mrs. Lela Moore [and] Miss Leta Mykel, Gloversville, and grandchildren.

The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday from the Swartz Funeral Home with the Rev. C. A. Moulton, pastor of Dolgeville Universalist Church, officiating.

Burial will be in Fort Plain Cemetery.

Observer-Dispatch, Utica NY, Mon. 16 Dec 1946

MRS. SOPHIA OSTROM, NATIVE OF FORT PLAIN

Fort Plain-Mrs. Sophia Ostrom, 95, widow of David Ostrom, died Dec. 2, 1957, in the home of her daughter,Mrs. Frances Bannan, 1100 Park, Utica. She was born July 1, 1862 in Fort Plain, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Glaessel. She had resided in Utica 38 years. At one time she had been employed in the Henry Martin Store, Utica.

Besides Mrs. Bannan, she leaves another daughter, Mrs. Lewis E. Birk, Fort Plain and a granddaughter, Miss Margaret Birk, Fort Plain.

The funeral will be at 2 tomorrow from Gray Funeral Home here, the Rev. James Alcock, Universalist Church of the Messiah pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Fort Plain Cemetery.

Daily Press, Utica NY, Wed. 4 Dec 1957

Mrs. A. E. Pardee, Led Fort Plain March of Dimes

Fort Plain- Mrs. Alma E. Pardee, 82, widow of Thomas J. Pardee, died Dec. 24, 1957, at her home on Willett St. after a long illness.

She was born Oct. 14, 1875, in Newark, N. Y., daughter of Horace and Harriett J. Clark Sidney. Mrs. Pardee was a former teacher at Newark and Fonda high schools and was interested in civic affairs.

She was affiliated with the Parent-Teacher Association and for 10 years was president of the Fort Plain Study Class. For four years she was head of the March of Dimes drive here. Mrs. Pardee had been a resident of Fort Plain for the past 50 years.

She leaves two sons, Donald C. Pardee of Cleveland, Ohio; Robert E. Pardee of Richland, Wash.; two grandchildren; five great grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Richard D. Emmett of Fort Plain.

The funeral will be at 2 today from the Gray Funeral Home, Willett St., with the Rev. James Alcock, pastor of the Universalist Church of the Messiah, officiating. Burial will be in Fort Plain Cemetery.

Daily Press, Utica NY, Thu. 26 Dec 1957

Mrs. Elma A. Roof

Fort Plain-Mrs. Elma A. Roof, 84, died June 15, 1950 in the Ambridge Nursing Home, where she had been a patient for five weeks.

She was born Nov. 17, 1865 in the Town of Danube, daughter of Chancey and Elizabeth Failing DeLong. She had been a resident of Fort Plain for the past [28?] years.

She was the widow of Byron C. Roof. Mrs. Roof was a member of the Universalist Church here.

Surviving are two sons, Leo and Lester, Fort Plain; a brother, Charles DeLong, Niagara Falls; three sisters, Mrs. John Steenburgh and Miss Iva DeLong, Fort Plain, and Mrs. Mary Cramer, Yorkville; two grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and one niece.

The funeral will be at 3:30 p.m. Monday from the Swartz Funeral Home, the Rev. Lyman Achenbach, pastor of the Universalist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Fort Plain Cemetery.

Daily Press, Utica NY, Fri. 16 Jun 1950

Lester Roof

FORT PLAIN-Lester Roof, 76, of 23 Willett St., former operator of the Byron Roof and Sons Feed Mill, died Tuesday in his home.

He was born in the Fiery Hill section of Herkimer County, son of Byron and Alma DeLong Roof, and attended local schools. He married Jennie Winnie in 1922.

Mr. Roof was a member of the Universalist Church of the Messiah, the Knights of Pythias and the Fort Plain Volunteer Fire Department.

Besides his widow he leaves a daughter, (name omitted for privacy), Fort Plain.

The funeral will be at 2 Friday from the Gray Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Fort Plain cemetery this spring.

Daily Press, Utica NY, Thu. 22 Feb 1973

Death Claims Mary K. Smith at Fort Plain

Fort Plain, April 27-Mary Jane Keefler, 71, wife of Menzo D. Smith, died at her home here Saturday night after an illness of four months. The funeral will be held tomorrow with private services for relatives and friends at the home at 2 o'clock and at the Catherine Nellis Memorial Chapel at 2:30. Burial will be in Fort Plain Cemetery. The Rev. Dr. H. F. Moulton, pastor of the Universalist Church, will officiate.

Mrs. Smith was born here Nov. 13, 1854 and had always lived here. She was prominent in social affairs and her death is mourned by the village. She was a devout member of the Universalist Church and was associated with the American Legion Auxiliary.

She leaves her husband; three daughters, Mrs. M. D. Hall, Whitesboro; Mrs. Charles Steele, Bouckville; Mrs. Daniel Dahlen, Nelliston; one son, Dayton, Utica; a brother, Edward Keefler, Auburn; and two grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Observer-Dispatch, Utica NY, Mon 27 Apr 1925

MRS. LELAND SNYDER

Fort Plain-Mrs. Ruth Snyder, 68, widow of Leland Snyder, died yesterday in her home in 150 Main St.

She was born in the Town of Danube, Herkimer County, daughter of George and Grace Johnson Bellinger. She was married to Mr. Snyder in 1912 and he died in 1949.

The couple resided in the Brookman's Corners section of the Town of Minden until 1945 when they came to Fort Plain. Mrs. Snyder was a member of the Universalist Church of the Messiah. She leaves two daughters, Miss Lillian Snyder, Fort Plain; Mrs. Lester Zoller, RD 3; a son, Harland Snyder, RD 3; a sister, Mrs. Reed Van Allen, Little Falls RD 4; and a brother Leland Bellinger, Pompano Beach, Florida.

The funeral will be at 2 Thursday from the Swartz Funeral Home, with Rev. Raymond Smith, Universalist minister, officiating. Burial will be in Fort Plain Cemetery.

Daily Press, Utica NY, Tue. 7 Nov 1961

Donald H. Sponable

Fort Plain-Donald Harold Sponable, 17, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Sponable, Nelliston, died Mar. 7, 1948 in Homer Folts Hospital, Oneonta, where he had been a patient two weeks.

He was born in Utica Jan. 22, 1931. He was a member of the Universalist Church, Fort Plain Troop, Boy Scouts, and attended Fort Plain High School.

He leaves his parents; one sister, (name omitted for privacy), Nelliston; his paternal grandmother, Mrs. Fox Sponable, Nelliston; his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Wood, Fort Plain.

The body was brought to the Gray Funeral Home, Willett st., where services will be at 2 p.m. tomorrow with the Rev. Warren Lovejoy, pastor of the Universalist Church, officiating. The body will be placed in the vault of Catherine Nellis Memorial Chapel for burial in the Spring in Fort Plain Cemetery.

Daily Press, Utica NY, Mon. 8 Mar 1948

John W. Sponable

Fort Plain-John Willard Sponable, 71, of 12 Orchard St., died yesterday in his business establishment on Stone Arabia Street in Nelliston.

He was born in the Town of Minden, son of John and Catherine Failing Sponable. He was a member of the Universalist Church of the Messiah of Fort Plain. Mr. Sponable, a former Syracusan, moved to the Fort Plain area in 1939 and since that time had operated a grill in the Fort Plain and Nelliston area.

He married Margaret Wood of Fort Plain in 1922. Besides his wife he leaves two daughters, (name omitted for privacy) of Fort Plain, (name omitted for privacy) of Syracuse; a sister, Mrs. Mary LaRoch of Syracuse; a brother, Ray of Thendara.

The funeral will be at 2 Wednesday from the Gray Funeral Home with burial this spring in the Fort Plain Cemetery.

Daily Press, Utica NY, Mon. 11 Jan 1971

Mrs. G. Steenburgh

Fort Plain-Mrs. Grace Steenburgh, 75, widow of John Steenburgh, died April 24, 1959 at the Fort Plain Nursing Home, after a long illness.

She was born April 4, 1884 in the Town of Danube, daughter of Chauncey and Elizabeth Failing DeLong. She moved to Fort Plain with her family in 1909 and had lived here since.

She was married to Mr. Steenburgh June 1, 1911. He died May 31, 1951.

She was a member of the Universalist Church of the Messiah, its Missionary Society, and Otsquago Chapter OES.

She leaves a daughter, Mrs. Thomas Goodrich; two grandsons, (names omitted for privacy); all of Fort Plain; a brother Charles DeLong of Niagara Falls.

The funeral will be at 2 Monday from the Swartz Funeral Home, the Rev. Raymond M. Scott, pastor of the Universalist Church, officiating. Burial will be in the Fort Plain Cemetery.

OES service will be held at 8 Sunday at the funeral home.

Daily Press, Utica, NY, Sat. 25 Apr 1959

Mrs. Halsey G. Steer

Death Occurred in Hospital in Utica

Fort Plain, July 28-Mrs. Halsey G. Steer of this village died yesterday afternoon at a hospital in Utica following an illness of several weeks. Mrs. Steer had been in poor health for a long time and was recently taken to Utica, where she underwent an operation in hopes of bettering her condition. She gradually failed until the end came yesterday afternoon at about 3:30 o'clock. The deceased was born at Seneca Falls and came to Fort Plain several years ago, and since locating here has made a host of friends who will sincerely regret her death. She was a member of the Universalist Church and always took an interest in the work of that organization. Besides her husband she is survived by one daughter, Miss Harriett Steer of this village; two sisters, Mrs. B. E. Shields of Pine Bluff, Ark. and Miss Frances Short of Chicago, Ill.; also three brothers, Fred Short of Springfield, Mo., Edward Short of Topeka, Kan., and Harry Short of Kansas City. The funeral will be held from the late home on Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, the Rev. Herbert Frank Mouton, D.D., pastor of the local Universalist church, officiating. The interment will be made in the Fort Plain Cemetery.

Herald-Dispatch, Utica NY, Fri. 28 Jul 1916

MRS. NELLIE R. STICHT

Fort Plain-Mrs. Nellie Roof Sticht, 82, widow of Frank H. Sticht, died yesterday in her home at 15 Home St. after a long illness.

She was born in the Town of Minden, May 25, 1877, daughter of John A. and Emily Geesler Roof. She had lived in this village for more than 50 years.

She was a member of the Universalist Church of the Messiah, Fort Plain Chapter DAR and Otsquago Chapter OES of which she was past grand warder.

She leaves a daughter, Miss Catherine Sticht of Fort Plain; a brother, John Roof of Messina; several nieces and nephews.

The funeral will be at 2 Wednesday from the Gray Funeral home, the Rev. Raymond M. Scott, pastor of the Universalist Church, officiating. Burial will be in the Fort Plain Cemetery.

The Eastern Star will hold rites at 8 p.m. tomorrow at the funeral home.

Daily Press, Utica NY, Mon. 23 Nov 1959

Guy Stone

Fort Plain-Guy Stone, 83, of 54 Division Street, a a lifelong resident of Fort Plain, died yesterday in Amsterdam.

He was born in Fort Plain, son of Eugene and Ida Hale Stone.

Mr. Stone was a member of the Universalist Church of the Messiah. He once was employed at Ditto's Grill here.

Mr. Stone married Grace Sparks. She died in 1955.

He leaves a daughter, Mrs. H. Gordon Berry, Northville.

The funeral will be at 1:30 Saturday from Swartz Funeral Home with the Rev. Raymond Scott, pastor of the Universalist church, officiating. Burial will be in Fort Plain Cemetery.

Daily Press, Utica NY, Fri. 2 Feb 1962

Mrs. George Thurwood

Fort Plain-Mrs. Mae Moyer Thurwood, 76, of 29 Center St., life resident of this village, died yesterday in her home after a heart attack.

She was born Oct. 11, 1884 in Fort Plain, daughter of Andrew H. and Alice Lipe Moyer. She was married to George H. Thurwood. [She] was a member of the Universalist Church of the Messiah, Chapin Cub, and Otsquago Chapter, OES.

Besides her husband, she leaves a daughter, Miss Evelyn Thurwood, Fort Plain; a niece, Mrs. John Crego; and two cousins, Ralph and Raymond Moyer.

The funeral will be at 2 Thursday from the Gray Funeral Home with the Rev. Raymond M. Smith, pastor of the Universalist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Fort Plain Cemetery. The OES Chapter will conduct memorial services at 8 tomorrow night.

Observer-Dispatch, Utica NY, Wed. 30 Nov 1960

Willis G. Tunnicliff

Canajoharie-Willis G. Tunnicliff, 85, died Mar. 11, 1942 in the home of his daughter, Mrs. G. Walter Rathbun, 34 Walnut.

He was born in Springfield Center, son of George and Maria White Tunnicliff. He was a lifelong member of Richfield Springs Masonic Lodge and a member of the Little Falls Commandery and Ziyara Shrine, Utica.

He attended the Universalist Church in Springfield Center where, for many years, he owned and operated a hotel. He came to Canajpharie 19 years ago.

His daughter is the only immediate survivor.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. in Houghtaling's Funeral Home, the Rev. Herman S. Vesper, St. John's Lutheran Church, officiating. Burial will take place in Springfield Center Cemetery in the spring.

Utica Observer, Utica NY, Fri. 13 Mar 1942

Mrs. Margaret Uhlman, 89, After 4-Week Illness

Mrs. Margaret Uhlman, 89, died Feb. 12, 1957 at her home, Maple Hill Road, town of Canajoharie, after an illness of four weeks.

She was born June 24, 1867, in Middlefield, a daughter of Levi and Sally [F__?] Winnie. Her husband, Charles Uhlman, died several years ago.

She leaves a daughter, Mrs. Eva Kougher of Fort Plain; two grandchildren, four great-grandchildren.

The funeral will be at 2 tomorrow from the Swartz Funeral Home here with the Rev. James Alcock, pastor of the Universalist Church of the Messiah [in Fort Plain], officiating. Burial will be in the spring in Fort Plain Cemetery.

Daily Press, Utica NY, Thu. 14 Feb 1957

Mrs. Cora M. Walter

Fort Plain-Mrs. Cora M. Walter, formerly of 171 Main Street, died Saturday in the Woodside Hall Nursing Home, Cooperstown.

She was born in Stark, a daughter of Charles and Martha Ward, and lived in the Town of Minden most of her life. She was married to Chauncy Moyer. He died in 1945. In 1950 she was married to Martin Walter. He died in 1965.

She was a member of the Universalist Church of the Messiah and was a 50-year member of the Frey's Bush Grange.

She leaves a son, (name omitted for privacy), Cooperstown, and a daughter, (name omitted for privacy), Hollyhill, Fla.

The funeral will be at 10 tomorrow from the Swartz Funeral Home. Burial will be in Fort Plain Cemetery.

Daily Press, Utica NY, Mon. 31 Jul 1972

THE FOLLOWING OBITS ARE SEPARATE FROM THE COLLECTION ABOVE.

2/11/09   From the Utica Herald-Dispatch, March 23, 1904

NELLISTON MAN DEAD IN BED

Injuries Received by Charles Smith a Few Days Ago Proved Fatal

Fort Plain, March 23.- Charles Smith, a native of the village of Nelliston, was found dead in bed at his home in that village this morning. Mr. Smith, white at work a few days ago, fell and injured his side quite severely. Two ribs were fractured. It was not thought that he was seriously injured. He is a brother of John Smith of this village and was about 46/48(?) years of age.

2/11/09   From the Utica Herald-Dispatch, December 7, 1904

MRS. CHARLES HINAMAN

Her Death Occurred at Home in Nelliston.

Fort Plain, Dec. 7.- Mrs. Maria Ehle Hinaman, relict of the late Charles Hinaman, died at her home in Nelliston yesterday at the advanced age of 84 years. The deceased is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Charles Luft of Nelliston. The funeral will be held from her late home Friday afternoon at 2 p. m., the Rev. Thomas J. Farmer of Tufts College officiating.

2/11/09   From the Utica Herald-Dispatch, August 13, 1902

Fort Plain, Aug. 13-

M. W. Mowrey Dead

M. W. Mowrey, after an illness of several weeks with typhoid fever, died at his home in Wagner's Hollow yesterday, aged 48 years. The deceased had been for many years an extensive manufacturer of paper board, and as a business man and citizen he was highly thought of and esteemed. He was an honored member of the local lodge of Knights of Pythias, under the auspices of which the funeral will be held from his late home Friday at 1 o'clock. The remains will be brought to Fort Plain for burial and will be met at Nelliston by Mohawk Valley Lodge, K. of P., who will escort the body to the cemetery.

2/11/09   From the Utica Herald-Dispatch, August 15, 1902

FORT PLAIN.

AGED RESIDENTS HAVE PASSED AWAY

Death of Mrs. William Herdman and Miss Margaret Dillenbeck.

Fort Plain, Aug. 15.- The death of Mrs. William Herdman, aged 73/78(?) years, which occurred at her home in this village yesterday morning, taken away from loving relatives and friends a lady highly respected. She was a prominent member of the M. E. Church of Fort Plain, and in many respects in her religion very enthusiastic and earnest. She is survived by her husband. The funeral will take place from the Methodist Church Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and will be conducted by the Rev. J. C. Russum, her pastor. The remains will be placed in the Fort Plain Cemetery.

Mrs. Margaret Dillenbeck.

The death of Miss Margaret Dillenbeck, a respected citizen of Fort Plain for nearly a life time, occurred at her home in Fort Plain yesterday, after a brief illness, aged 81 years. The deceased is survived by one brother, Alexander. The funeral was held from the house to-day at 2 o'clock, the Rev. A. S. Yantes of the Universalist Church officiating.

2/11/09   From the Utica Herald-Dispatch, September 29, 1903

Fort Plain.

The funeral of Mrs. Albert Diefendorf will be held from the house Thursday at 12 o'clock and from the Universalist Church at 1 o'clock, the Rev. S. D. Butler will officiated.

2/11/09   From the Richfield Springs Mercury, December 20, 1928

Springfield.

Arthur Mallette received the sad sad news of the death of his uncle, Dayton Mallette, at Buel, N. Y. His death was caused by a fall while at work.

Mr. and Mrs. Ben Tietgen and Arthur Mallette attended the funeral of their uncle, Dayton Mallette, at Ames, on Sunday afternoon.

2/11/09   From the Richfield Springs Daily, July 7, 1892

2/11/09   From the Utica Herald-Dispatch, February 22, 1909

St. Johnsville, Feb. 22

Mrs. Katherine Groff Storms, widow of the late Daniel J. Storms, died at her home on West Main street yesterday morning of heart failure resulting from pneumonia. Mrs. Storms who was almost a life long resident of St. Johnsville, was born at Crum Creek and was __ years of age. She was a devout member of the Methodist-Episcopal Church of St. Johnsville. Mrs. Storms is survived by two sons, Fred D. of St. Johnsville and Arthur J. of Rockford, Ill.; also three daughters, Mrs. M. L. Lewis of Nyack, Mrs. J. M. Bently of Owasso, Mich., and Miss Ella Storms of St. Johnsville. The funeral will be held from her late residence on Wednesday at 1:30 p.m., the REv. W. A. Haven officiating.

2/11/09   From the Albany Evening Journal, unknown date 1915

Canajoharie - James Smith, 19, of Palatine Bridge, was found hanging from a barn rafter yesterday.

2/11/09   From The Monroe County Mail, December 26, 1918 (Fairport NY)

Frank Ellithorp.

Frank Ellithorp, who boarded at the home of Frank Schrader on South avenue, died at the Hanemann (sic) Hospital in Rochester Thursday, aged thirty-seven years.

Mr. Ellithorp was taken with influenza the previous Friday, and on Wednesday was taken to the hospital, as the disease had developed into pneumonia. He had been employed at the Douglas Packing Company's factory, for the past ten years. His home before coming to Fairport, was at Canajoharie.

Near surviving relatives are his mother, Mrs. Sarah J. Ellithorp; sister, Oriole Ellithorp, and a brother, Wilmer Ellithorp, all of Palatine Bridge; and a brother, Perlia B. Ellithorp of Rochester. Burial was from the family home Palatine Bridge, Saturday.

2/11/09   From the Utica Weekly Herald, April 16, 1878

John Frederick's Suicide.

Brockett's Bridge, April 15.- John Frederick, a native of Germany, and an old resident of the town of Oppenheim, Fulton county, was buried yesterday. He committed suicide at his residence, about three miles from this village, Friday night, by taking a dose of rat poison. Wednesday he came down here and went into the store of General Spofford and wanted to purchase a revolver, but J. C. Spofford, who was then waiting on the customers, refused to sell it to him, as he thought he was hardly in his right mind. He then proceeded in the direction of Little Falls, where it is supposed he procured the poison, which he took on some bread and butter in the presence of his wife, and died shortly afterwards. This was his second attempt.

2/11/09   From the Utica Weekly Herald, November 12, 1878

Canajoharie, Nov. 7.- William A. Seeber, aged 72 years, a very old resident of this town, died Monday. He was a man honored and respected by all.

Morcan/Morgan L. Grey, about thirty years ago one of our most enterprising merchants, died in New York, on Thursday, at the ripe old age of about 64.

Lutton, the man who lost a leg at the fire in Green's mills, Amsterdam, died from the effects of the injuries.

2/11/09   From the Utica Weekly Herald, January 15, 1878

Fonda, Jan. 11

John Young, aged 68, the "original wringer man," died suddenly in his stable of heart disease, at his home near Amsterdam, Friday. He was the inventor of the elastic rolls used in washing and wringing machines, from which fortunes have been made, but Young only a small sum out of his invention.

Lots more obits on the Obits Bulletin Board Part 17.

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