Scrapbook with newspaper clippings collected by Elizabeth Nichol of Hawleys Station, Hamden, NY. She was the sister of James A. Nichol and Alex M. Nichol. Elizabeth died Oct 16, 1939 and the scrapbook is now housed at the Delaware Co. Historical Society and was donated by Wilma Nichol.

The names of the newspapers are not present and, in most cases, the year/date the item was collected is entered in pencil by Miss. Elizabeth Nichol. Every attempt to transcribe these articles, as printed has been made. The articles are not in chronological or alphabetical order.

Gloria J. Nichol-Rodale (1st. cousin 3 x removed)

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ David Nichol (From our Hamden Correspondent) The funeral services of David Nichol, who died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Wm. Liddle in Andes, on Monday, were held at the U.P. Church Wednesday at 1 p.m., conducted by Rev. Thomas Park of Walton, assisted by Revs. Heldger and Turnbull and was largely attended, many relatives, neighbors and friends gathering to pay a last tribute of respect to the departed. Mr. Nichol was a native of Scotland and was born in 1816 and came to America in 1841. In 1845 he married Joanna Salton, who died in 1846. In 1855 he married Nellie White for his second wife. Five children survive him, three daughters and two sons. Mr. Nichol was one of the first settlers of Gregory hollow having settled there in 1848, when the place was a wilderness, and with the energy and perseverance characteristic of his race, cleared his land and established a comfortable home. Interment beside his wife in the family plot in the Hamden cemetery.

(died Nov 14, 1898)

Obituary

Mrs. Jennet Nichol died at the residence of her son, T.A. Nichol, Thursday, Nov 16th, 1893, aged 68 yrs, 10 mo. and 5 days.

Mrs. Nichol came to this country in her youth from Scotland and settled in Delaware she was married to Mr. Francis Nichol, removing after a time to Iowa and ten years ago to Kansas, settling in Republic county, where their children, two daughters, Mrs. R.E. Hillery and Mrs. G.S. Sandford, and three sons, William, Robert and T.A. Nichol, had homes. Mrs. Nichol united, together with her husband with the united Presbyterian Church in New York and after coming to Kansas joined the First Presbyterian Church in Belleville, also with the Woman’s Missionary Society in which she was an interested member until her death. She died trusting in her Savior, whom she served faithfully- Belleville (Kansas) Telescope, Nov, 24.

Mrs. Nichol formerly lived in Platner Brook, Delhi. Mrs. Nichol’s maiden name was Jennet Jamieson, of the same place. They went west 25 years since. Mr. Nichol is brother of John Nichol of Delhi, and Adam Nichol of Hamden.

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Paris Green Caused Death of Jas. Nichol

Dose was Self-Administered --Well Known Farmer

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---Case not reported to Corner James Nichol, a well known farmer residing on Platner Brook, in the town of Delhi near Fraser station, died about four o’clock Saturday afternoon from the effects of a dose of Paris green, which he had taken that morning. He was 74 years of age. Mr. Nichol, who was unmarried and his sister, Miss Margaret Nichol, had lived on the farm where Mr. Nichol died, since childhood. Mr. Nichol was born in Scotland, coming to the country with his parents when a small boy. He had a large acquaintance throughout this section, and was a great lover of horses. He had one of the best kept farms in the town, his barn being a model of neatness. Mr. Nichol had been in ill health for some time and he suffered a stroke recently, causing him to become despondent. Last Saturday morning he returned from the barn after doing the morning chores and complained of being ill. He had vomiting spells and Dr. Heimer, of Hamden, was called. Symptoms of Paris green poisoning were very evident and an examination showed that a box containing the poison, which was kept in the barn, had been opened and some of it spilled. Mr. Nichol continued to grow worse till death came. As a regular physician treated the case and there were no circumstances connected with it but what were plainly in evidence, it was not considered necessary to call a coroner. The Funeral, which was largely attended by friends and neighbors, was held at the house Tuesday noon, the services were conducted by Reverend Mr. Kiel, who is supplying the DeLancey Presbyterian church. The body was placed in the vault at Woodland cemetery, Delhi. Dr. F.E. Bolt, the coroner, of East Meredith, came to Delhi Wednesday and consulted district Attorney Hewitt in regard to the law in case of death by suicide or under suspicious circumstances. He then went to Platner Brook and investigated into the conditions surrounding the death of Mr. Nichol. There seems to be a question as to whether it was proper to issue a burial certificate without first notifying the coroner. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date; 1880) James Nichol, formerly of Hamden, but for ten years past a resident of Marshalltown Iowa, is visiting friends here and made us a brief call yesterday. He is looking well, as if the West agreed with him, as well as the hills of Delaware County or those of his native Scotland. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date: 1930) Barton J. Nichol

Barton J. Nichol, a former resident of Delaware county, dropped dead at the home of his brother, John J. Nichol, at Nashua, Iowa, Friday, June 27. Death was due to a stroke of apoplexy. Mr. Nichol was born in the town of Hamden on June 14, 1850. When nineteen years f age he moved to Iowa, where he has since made his home. Mr. Nichol has made several visits back to Delaware county since going to Iowa and is remembered by many of the older residents of this section. He was planning to return to his native county again this summer. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Death of Mrs. Nichol-Notes. Isabella W. Nichol, widow of the late Adam Nichol, died at the home of her son A.M. Nichol, Hawleys, on Saturday last, December 6 at 12 a.m. aged nearly 88 years. The funeral was held at her late home on Wednesday at 11 o’clock, conducted by her pastor, Rev. Kilmer of the first Presbyterian church of Hamden. Burial was in the family plot in the Hamden cemetery. Mrs. Nichol was a native of the town of Andes, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alex More, both of Stamford. She resided in Terry Clove 40 years. After the death of her husband several years ago she continued to live with her son. She had been an invalid for several years by reason of partial loss of her eyesight. Two years ago she suffered a severe shock, from which she was not expected to recover, but was able to care for herself until recently. She suffered from cerebral hemorrhage, contributed by heart disease, causing death. She was a woman estimable for her Christian character. Her family consists of James, Alexander and Lizzie, all residents of Hamden. 2

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Mrs. Isabella More Nichol Mrs. Isabell Wright More, widow of the late Adam Nichol, was born at Cabin Hill, town of Andes, March 30, 1826; died at Hawleys Station, 1 and one-half miles from Hamden, December 7, aged 87 years 8 months and 8 days. She was the daughter of Alexander More and Elizabeth McGibbon, who came from Scotland in 1804 and were among the early settlers of that part of the town. Her grandmother Isabella McGibbon, who died in 1806, was the first person buried in the cemetery at Cabin Hill. In early life she was a very successful school teacher, receiving $1.00 per week. She often walked to the old church at the Flats, near the County house, a distance of 6 miles. After her marriage she moved to Terry clove, Hamden, where she lived for nearly 47 years. Four years ago she came with her family to Hawleys Station. In September, 1912 she suffered from a very sever shock from which she never fully recovered, but was able to care for herself until the last two weeks, when she gradually failed, until death came as peaceful and quiet as her life had always been. At the time of her death she was the oldest member of the Presbyterian church of Hamden, of which she had been a devoted member for nearly 50 years. Her funeral was held at the house Wednesday, Dec 10, conducted by her pastor, Rev. H.A. Kilmer, and was very largely attended by relatives, old friends and neighbors, who had known her so long. She was laid to rest by her sorrowing family and friends I the family plot in the cemetery at Hamden. She is survived by two sons, James, and Alexander, and one daughter, Elizabeth, and two granddaughters, and one sister, Miss Elizabeth More, all of Hamden. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date March 6, 1903) Mrs. Nellie Bush. From our Hamden Correspondent. Mrs. Nellie Bush died of grip and congestion at the home of her sister, Mrs. Sarah More, at Delancey, Friday morning. Funeral services were held at the residence of Mrs. More on Sunday at one o’clock, by Rev. J.H. Turnbull. The interment was in the Hamden village cemetery. Deceased was born in Scotland May 16, 1820, came to this country with her brother and sister about 1840 and resided for many years in Terry Clove as housekeeper for her brother Thomas Nichol. About 1875 she married Jeremiah Bush and lived with him in Delancey until his death in 1892, since she has resided alternately with her brother Adam in Terry Clove and her sister Mrs. More. Of the six brothers and two sisters who came from Scotland in 1840, Mrs. More alone survives. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date; June 1, 1903) Mrs. Sally A. Telford, From our Hamden correspondent. Mrs. Sally A. Telford died Monday at the home of her brother, Wm. H. Vail, aged 84 years. Funeral services were held at the house Wednesday by Rev. W.L. Comstock of the M.E. church. The burial was at Terry Clove. She was the eldest and only surviving daughter of the late James W. Vail, and for several years past had been both physically and mentally decrepit. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

In Memoriam Resolutions on the Death of Miss Nancy Fletcher

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We, the members of the Women’s Missionary society of the U.P.Church of Walton, are again called upon to mourn the loss of one of our most faithful and devoted members, Miss Nancy Fletcher, whose death occurred November 16, 1909. Whereas, it has pleased our Heavenly Father to remove from our midst one who by her cheerful disposition, kind acts, humble Christian walk and faithfulness to all know duty as a member of the church and its societies, we feel we have sustained a loss of which we are keenly sensible. We commend to this society and to her large circle of friends the example of faithfulness, consistency and diligent performance of duty which her life set forth. Our loss is her gain. May the Lord ever help us to say; “Thy will be done.” Mrs. W.L. Gladstone. By order of committee. Mrs. J.R. Bryce. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Mrs. Harriet Tiffany Mrs. Harriet Tiffany died Thursday morning, Feb 5, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Carrie Glendenning, on Mead Street, Walton. Mrs. Tiffany had reached the advanced age of 79 years and death was due t the infirmities of old age. The funeral service will be held Sunday morning at the house conducted by Rev. G.M. McKnight. The body will be taken to Andes for burial. Mrs. Tiffany was the widow of the late William Tiffany. The family were at one time residents of Delancey but Mrs. Tiffany had lived in Walton over thirty years. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled date, 1918) Miss Margaret Garrick Miss Margaret Garrick, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Garrick of Fitch street, died from pneumonia following influenza Saturday afternoon, Nov 23, 18 years. She had been in Walton nearly all summer hand had made many friends. Her people had recently moved from DeLancey and she was learning in the silk mill. She leaves a brother Paul and a sister Mrs. Ray Telford, DeLancey, besides the parents. The funeral was held Tuesday at two o’clock in the afternoon, conducted by Rev. G. M. McKnight. Burial in Walton cemetery. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Mrs. Elizabeth Holmes Blair From our DeLancey Cor. Died at her home near DeLancey village on Thursday, January 2 ,1913, Mrs. Elizabeth Holmes Blair, widow of the late William Blair aged 80 years. Funeral services were held from her late home on Saturday at 2 p.m. and the burial was beside the body of her husband in the cemetery at Hamden. Five children survive her, Mrs. Robert Frasier, Mrs. Russell Shaw, and Mrs. John D. Salton of this town, also two sons, William and Walter, who reside at home. Mrs. Blair was a woman who held the respect of all with whom she came in contact and the families have the sympathy of all. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date; Oct 8, 1904) Mrs. David McLaren From Our Hamden Cor. Helen Morrison, wife of David McLaren died Monday morning at her home in Basin Clove after a very brief illness. She had been in feeble health for several years, but able to be about and do her housework until Friday when she was stricken with her fatal illness. She was the eldest of the seven daughters of the late Deacon James Morrison, and a woman respected and loved by all who know her. She is survived by her husband and one daughter, Mrs. W.E. Neish. Her age was about 76 years. Funeral services were conducted at the home Wednesday by Rev. A.M.Milligan. Burial in the Hamden village cemetery. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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(Penciled Date; July 10, 1894) Miss Effie Adams, aged 33 died at Elk Creek on Tuesday morning, where she was on a visit to relatives. She had been afflicted with diabetes about three years , which in connection with comas as the contributory disease, caused her death. Her remains were brought to her late residence in this village on Tuesday evening. Deceased was a most estimable young lady and enjoyed the esteem and respect of all her acquaintances and was a devout member of the DeLancey M.E. Church. The funeral was held Thursday from her late home at 1 o’clock. Interment in Hamden cemetery. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Died- Mrs. Christine Shaw, wife of Wm. E. Shaw aged 59 years. She was sorely afflicted for the last six weeks. She was a very amiable and sociable lady and loved by all her friends and neighbors. Her family consists of two children and husband, who mourn the loss of a dear mother and wife. The services were conducted in the Presbyterian Church by the Revs. Messrs, Park, Percival and Wiltsie on Sabbath day at 1 o’clock. It was one of the largest funerals that we have had in this town lately, and it showed how much respected she was. She was laid away over the river in the cemetery to await the resurrection day. September 6, 1891 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Obituary

The illness of John B. Yendes, extending over a period of several months, culminated in his death on Monday of this week. Funeral services were conducted at his late residence, Thursday, by Rev. Seeley of the Second Presbyterian church of Delhi, of which Mr. Yendes and his late wife had long been members. At the time of his death Mr. Yendes was doubtless the oldest man within a radius of several miles, having been born March 3, 1893 on the G.H. Yendes farm, the “old homestead”, where John B Yendes, the grandfather of the deceased, settled in 1785 and where the subject of this sketch lived till 1832 when he purchased the farm adjoining, where he has resided since. Mr. Yendes early became one of the most prominent and progressive farmers of the town of Delhi, and became identified with all the important affairs of the town. In early life he was an enthusiastic Whig, and during the dominance of that party he was three times elected by it to the office of supervisor, serving the years 1848, 1849 and 1850. He was also frequently elected to minor town offices, both by the Whigs and in later years by the Republicans. He was a steadfast party man and up to the last election had never failed to vote his party ticket over a period of 70 years. A few months since he informed the writer that in all these 70 years he had never missed voting at an election or town meeting. He was prominent for his upright and exemplary life, and until recently was remarkable for his vigorous and rugged physical condition. He was genial and friendly to a degree and he will be more greatly missed than men of his very great age usually are when the final summons comes. H.W.H DeLancey, October 5th. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date; 1893) Mrs. Arthur Bagley After an illness of only a week from pneumonia, Mrs. Sarah E. Bagley, wife of Arthur Bagley, died at her residence on the afternoon of Friday, Jan 6 at 5 o’clock. Mrs. Bagley was a lady whose qualities won for her many friends and the regret at her death and sympathy with the bereaved relatives is very general. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. N.P. Brant of Hamden. She was born and always lived in Hamden. Reared in a Christian home her whole life showed plainly to all who know her that she “had been with Jesus and had learned of His,” While quite young she was married to Arthur Bagley by whom she had four children, the oldest twenty-one, and the youngest only three. All survive her. She was always a true and loving and faithful wife and mother, and the heartfelt grief which her loved husband and dear children are called upon to bear no pen can tell. Mrs. Bagley had for a great many years been a great sufferer from asthma and other chronic troubles, but she never murmured not complained. During her late sickness her usual patient 5 disposition was still manifest. She bore all her suffering calmly and longed to be at rest. Her loss to the community will be great but her loss to her husband and children, parents, brothers and sisters will be much greater. Only He who gave her strength to bear all her suffering can give them strength to bear her loss. But love will dream and faith will trust; Since He who knows our needs is just; That somehow, somewhere, meet we must. The funeral was held from her late residence Monday; at 11 a.m. Rev. M. C. Hambly officiated. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Death of Harvey Smith From our Hamden Correspondent.

Harvey K. Smith was taken suddenly ill last Monday night with pneumonia, complicated with heart trouble, and notwithstanding the most assiduous and skillful medical attendance, he died Saturday forenoon. Apparently nothing could be done to stay the violence and malignancy of the disease. His age was 23 years and seven months, and he had lived all his life in Hamden except from January 1st until November 22, 1900, when he was in the employ of Eells & Reynolds at Walton. He returned from Walton because of the death of his father, Ira Smith, who was killed on the railroad track near Hamden depot on the date above given, and assumed control of the extensive Youmans farm which his father had occupied as tenant for nearly 20 years past. “He was the only son of his mother she was a widow,” and to her thus doubly bereaved within the space of four months, his sudden and untimely death is an irreparable loss which she will never cease to mourn. He was industrious, reliable, and of a sunny and genial disposition which made him very popular among his acquaintances, as was attested by the unusually large attendance at his funeral, which was held at the Presbyterian church Monday at 1;30 O’CLOCK, Rev. J. H. Turnbull officiating. The floral offerings were unusually fine, several beautiful pieces rested on the casket, and on in particular, the offering of the young people of Hamden, was especially noticeable; a pillow of callas, rosebuds, lilies of the valley and violets, upon a background of ferns and smilax with the name Harvey I a semicircle below the center. A quartette from Walton rendered appropriate music. The burial was conducted by a delegation from the Walton Lodge of F. & A.M of which he was a member. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date; 1920) Bruce Chambers. Bruce chambers died Saturday evening, January 313, in New York City, after an illness of about a week with pleura- pneumonia. From the first his condition was critical and although he received the best medical care there was little that could be done for him. The body was brought Monday to the home of the parents, Mr. and Mrs. James chambers, who live on the state road, between Colchester and Hawleys station in the town of Hamden, Howard Leal and Robert Harkness of Delhi, who are employed in New York accompanied the remains of their friend here and were met at Walton by a military escort. The funeral service was held Wednesday afternoon at one o’clock at the home, conducted by Rev. H. J. McClure of Delancey, with burial in the Hamden cemetery. Forty members of the Truman C. Tobey Post No. 32. American Legion and of the Frank Meade Eells Post, No 270 Veterans of Foreign Wars, attended the service. The Veterans of Foreign Wars assisted by Chaplain C. S. Wyckoff had charge of the services at the cemetery. Wallace Bruce Chambers was the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Chambers. He was 27 years of age and after graduating from the Walton high school in 1912, he entered the Sheffield Scientific School of Yale University. After receiving his degree he entered the employ of the International Cable company of New York. After the declaration of war with Germany he received his commission as a second lieutenant in the signal corps and was at once sent to France and was later promoted to a first lieutenancy. Last fall, following his release from the service her re-entered his former employment, He was a young man of sterling, qualities and exemplary habits whose death brought sadness to many 6 hearts. Besides the parents he is survived by three brothers, Henry, Kenneth and Harold, and two sisters, Elizbeth and Jennie. Major Howard Barnes, his commanding officer in France has these words of praise to say of Bruce chambers; “ I cannot speak too highly of his ability and loyalty to duty. His service was a source of great personal satisfaction to me, realizing as I did that in him I had an assistant competent and willing, should it devolve upon him to carry to completion the important confidential work of the office.” These qualities of service and loyalty and his high personal ideals made him a leader among his fellows. During his college days he was president of his fraternity and held the leadership of the Sheffield Y.M.C.A. during his senior year. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Mrs. Mary Conklin Dies at Delaware Hospital Downsville, JULY 2.-Mrs. Mary Chalmers Conklin, 83, died Sunday at the Delaware Valley Hospital where she has been a patient for some time. She had been in ill health for the past four years. Mrs. Conklin was born Dec 28, 1872 at Delancey, the daughter of John and Marion (Duncan) Chalmers. She was married Jan.1, 1896 to Irwin W. Conklin, in the Town of Colchester. She had lived in the Downsville area most of her life and was a member of the Pepacton Grange 1407. Surviving are one son, Harold R. Conklin, Downsville; four daughters, Mrs. Roger Neff, Mrs. George Tingue and Mrs. Elmer Doig, all of Downsville, and Mrs. Earl Johns of Binghamton; fifteen grandchildren and six great grandchildren; one brother, John Chalmers of Dubuque, Iowa; and one sister, Mrs. Jessie Holmes, of Delancey. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date; 20 May 1892) Anna L. Vail. Death loves a shining mark. By the death of Anna L. Vail her parents lose a dutiful and loving daughter; her teacher an appreciative and devoted pupil and those who best knew her a sincere friend. She was the light of her home and the idol of her parents, and home and the idol of her parents, and a favorite with her neighbors. She was ardently devoted to her studies and cherished high aims. No teacher of hers can forget her earnest, inquiring look, showing her thirst for knowledge, while eager to prepare for usefulness by obtaining a finished education. She did not defer doing good until thus fitted, but was most happy when doing some kind deed. Life was opening beautifully, the promise was excellent; but the summons came to a brighter, to a higher and more stimulating work. She had thirsted for knowledge and has gone drink of the living fountain. She lived good, and now has a higher service. Her noble life exhorts to be true. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date; 1938 ) Miss Adelia More. Miss Adelia More died at the family home across the river from Hamden village on Monday morning, Aug. 29th. She had been in poor health for the past few years and confined to her room for nearly a year, from heart trouble. Miss More was a woman of efficiency and faithfulness and as a friend and neighbor she was all that could be desired. A quiet unassuming woman of sterling Christian character she filled her place in her home and church and various organizations well. She enjoyed the affection and respect of all with whom she associated. She was of Scottish. Her mother, Sarah Nichol More, was born in Scotland in 1826. The father was also born in the land of purple heather, in 1820. They came to America in 1842. Mr. More died at the close of the Civil War. Their family consisting of two sons and two daughters, John, William, Elizabeth and Adelia have kept the home farm. Elizabeth, formerly a teacher in New York, died several years ago, and William died Christmas day 1937. For many years Miss More has been a faithful member of the Hamden Presbyterian Church. Her pastor, Rev. David Craig, conducted the services at the home Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. Burial in the family plot in Riverview Cemetery.-Hamden Cor. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date; 1938) 7

Adelia More. Adelia More of Delancey died on Monday, August 29, at the age of 75 years. Miss More was the last of the direct line in her family. She had three sisters, Nettie, Sarah and Elizabeth; two brothers, John and William. All are dead. William died on Christmas Day 1937. None of these brothers and sisters were married. Surviving relatives are James, Alex and Elizabeth Nichol of Hawleys, Andrew More of Unadilla, Mrs. Alta DeSilva of Mt. Tremper and Adelbert More of Hamden. Miss Mores’ grandfather came from Scotland in 1808 Her parents were James Mason More and Sarah Nichol More she was a member of the First Presbyterian church of Hamden. She was an esteemed and devoted friend and neighbor and will be missed in the community and in the church. Funeral services were conducted at the home by Rev. David A. Craig and interment was made In the Hamden cemetery. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date; 1877) Anderson-in the village _____ the 2nd inst. very suddenly of cholera infantum, the youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. James Anderson, aged 4 months and 10 days. More- At the residence of Mr. Geo. Sutherland, at Cabin Hill, August 27th, of typhoid fever, Nettie W. daughter of Mrs. Sarah More of Hamden aged 10 years 6 months and 18 days. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date; Feb 1st 1913) Mrs. Sarah Vail ______Mrs. Sarah Vail, aged 73 years, passed away Saturday, Feb 1, at 1 p.m. after a week’s illness, caused by an inward growth. Mrs. Vail was dressing for church the Sabbath before her death, when she was taken suddenly ill and, had not the family doctor called as he did, she undoubtedly would not have lived an hour. She at the time of her death, was caring for an aged lady, Mrs. Betsy Wight, but was immediately removed t the home of Geo. Wight, who lived near, but medical skill was unavailing. She suffered intensely until death removed her from her earthly troubles the following Saturday, as stated above. Mrs. Vail was for many years a resident of Hamden, she being the widow of Wm. Vail, who died several years ago. She was a devout Christian and for years a leading worker in the Hamden Methodist Church, which endeared her to all with whom she came in contact and her memory will long be cherished by a wide circle of friends. The funeral was conducted by Rev. Alex Mitchell, at the Delancey U.P. church, Tuesday, at 9:30 A.M. and the body was taken to Shavertown for burial, beside her husband and daughter, Anna who died many years ago. She leaves to mourn the loss of a loved sister, four brothers, Herman Moore, of Shavertown, William, of Estella Pa., Edward and Andrew, of Tacoma Washington and Alex., of Denver, Colorado, also one daughter, Alice, who has been an invalid for nineteen years, a sister, Miss Alice E. Moore, of DeLancey, dying less than three months ago. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date; Nov 10, 1912 ) OBITURARY Miss Alice E. Moore. Miss Alice E. Moore died at her home in DeLancey, Sabbath evening Nov 10th after weeks of patient suffering from cancer of the stomach. Miss More was born near Andes 64 years ago and for years was a most respected resident of that town, being a successful teacher. A number of years ago she removed to DeLancey village and her cheery ways have won her many friends, not confined to the home town but elsewhere. She was a most active church worker, being at the time of her death a member of the DeLancey United Presbyterian Church. A leading member of the Ladies Missionary Society, also of the Y.P.S.C.E. In the organizations her seat was seldom found vacant unless detained at home by sickness. 8

The funeral conducted by her pastor Dr. Alexander Mitchell was largely attended on Wed. at 10:30 A.M. at the church. The floral pieces were many and beautiful; several being given by societies connected with the church. Miss Moore will be greatly missed by a large circle of friends, besides four brothers who reside in the West. Another brother Herman Moore resides near Andes, also one sister Mrs. Sarah Vail of this village. The body was laid to rest in the family plot in the Andes Cemetery. “Her work performed it was well done, She laid the armor down, Only to wear the cross of gold And don the gilded crown. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date; 1901) Mrs. Lydia More …died at her residence near Shavertown, Wednesday, January 9, in the 88th year of her age. She was the daughter of Nathaniel Burtch and has been a life-long resident of the town and was much respected by all of her neighbors. Seven children, four of whom are in the west are left to mourn her death. She was a member of the United Presbyterian church at Shavertown. Rev. Dr. Bruce of Andes preached the funeral sermon at the Pleasant valley church. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date; 1935) William E. More Funeral is Today Walton Man’s Body to Be Placed in Vault at Village Cemetery Walton, Jan. 29- The funeral of William Edward More of East Brook, who died in Imogene Bassett Hospital at Cooperstown Monday, will be held from the home Wednesday afternoon at 1o’clock. The Rev. Grant Robinson of the Methodist Episcopal Church will officiate and temporary interment will be made in the vault at Walton Cemetery. The deceased and his brother and partner, Andrew More, had lived on the John D. Smith farm for the past seven years, having purchased the property shortly after the death of the former owner. Mr. More was born at Shavertown, Sept. 18, 1889. On May 14, 1928, he married the former Verna Grace Ruoff of Hunter, and had one son, who is now 3 years old. He was active in the affairs of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Walton, and a member of Lodge 464, F. and A.M. at Downsville. Besides the widow and son Ronald, he is survived by his mother, Mrs. Emma C. More of Pine Hill; a sister Mrs. A.M. DeSilva, Pine Hill, and two brothers, Andrew More, his partner of Walton, and Albert More of DeLancey. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Hamden and DeLancey James More (he spells it Moir), an extensive builder and contractor of Perth, Scotland, has been visiting relatives in Andes, DeLancey and Hamden. Alexander More, who emigrated in 1802 and was the ancestor of the Mores at Cabin Hill and DeLancey, was a son of James More’s great-grandfather. The visiting Scotsman is a genial, well informed and enterprising gentleman who has enjoyed every minute of his month’s visit in this vicinity, but has too valuable home interests to think of remaining here. He left Tuesday for Niagara, intending to return to New York via Pittsburg and Washington, and sail on his return voyage May 6th. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Married FAULKNER-CARROLL-In Roxbury Oct 10, Edward M. Faulkner and Mrs. Elsie Carroll HARTING-SHERWOOD-In Livingston Manor, Sept.12, Fred. W. Harting and Miss Nettie Sherwood. SPRAGUE-Hardenburgh-Near Livingston Manor, Sept. 26, Orrin Sprague, of Roscoe, and Miss Callie Hardenburgh JOHNSTON-VOORHESS- At the residence of the bride’s mother, Oct. 17 W.G. Johnston, of Livingston Manor to Miss Mary Voorhees, of Andes. 9

COOK-LIDDLE-At the parsonage of Cabin Hill, Oct. 19,1888, Geo. E. Cook of Marks borough N.J. and Mrs. Frances A. Liddle, of Andes MORE-ELWOOD- At the parsonage in Downsville, Oct 10, by Rev. W. Fry; Mr. Herman More of Andes, to Miss Emma. C. Elwood, of Colchester. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date; Jan. 13, 1899) Mrs. Andrew Littlejohn (From our Hamden Correspondent.) Mrs. Andrew Littlejohn died at her home in Terry Clove last Friday evening of pneumonia. The funeral was held from her home Monday at 11 a.m., her pastor, Rev. J.H. Turnbull conducting the services; interment was in the Terry Clove cemetery. Mrs. Littlejohn was 49 years of age. She is survived by her husband, one son, Robert Littlejohn and a daughter, Mrs. James Nichol. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date; February 26, 1908) (Funeral February 29, 1908) Andrew Littlejohn (From our Hamden Correspondent.) Andrew Littlejohn died very suddenly Wednesday at the residence of his son, Robert P. Littlejohn, in Hamden village. He had heart trouble and had been in feeble health all winter but had kept about until Wednesday he was stricken down and expired before medical assistance could be summoned. He was upwards of 70 years of age, was born on the Littlejohn farm in Terry Clove and resided there all his life until about five years ago since when he had resided with his son. He was a man of good character and habits and strict integrity and had many friends. His wife who was Margaret Salton died several years since. His brother, John died about two weeks ago. He is survived by his son, Robert, one daughter, Mrs. James A. Nichols, and one brother residing in Illinois. Funeral arrangements have not yet been made. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ John Littlejohn (PENCILED DATE- Feb. 11, 1908) (From our Hamden Correspondent.) The funeral of John Littlejohn, who died last week at Ozark Mo., was held Monday at the residence of his nephew, R.P. Littlejohn in Hamden village, Rev. Otto Klose officiating, burial in woodland cemetery Delhi. Deceased was born on the Littlejohn farm in upper Terry Clove n 1830 and spent most of his life in his native town. His wife was Margaret Penny, a sister of P.J. Penny of DeLancey, and after his marriage he resided for a number of years in DeLancey while in the employ of the late Marcus L. Gostwick. About 29 years ago he removed to the vicinity of Red hook, Dutchess county, where he resided until the death of his wife in 1899 when he removed to Ozark where he had since resided with relatives. He was greatly respected for his uprightness and industry. He is survived by two brothers, Andrew of Hamden, and James of Illinois, and a niece at Ozark with whom his last home had been. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date; 1882 ) DEATH At her home near Union Ill., Mrs. Urania Butts, aged 67 years. Her life was one long benediction At the head of Terry Clove, Hamden, on Friday, Dec. 20th. Mr. Andrew Littlejohn aged 76 years. Mr. Littlejohn’s death was probably hastened by a fall from a ladder received the Monday previous, which injured his spine. He suffered but little, and Littlejohn was one of the oldest settlers in that part of the town, having come to this country and located on the farm where he died, about 50 years ago. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date; 1911) Mrs. John Jack.

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Julliette Maxwell, wife of John Jack, died at her home in Terry cove, Monday night, February 6, aged 52 years. She leaves besides her husband, two sons and a daughter. Mrs. Jack had been in poor health for some time suffering from heart trouble, which was the cause of her death. The funeral was from her late home Thursday morning, at 10 o’clock, and was largely attended. She was a daughter of the late Joshua Maxwell and a sister of Adam Maxwelll of this village. Rev. E.H. Thompson, of Cabin Hill officiated. Burial at Woodland cemetery. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date; Dec 1911) Sudden Death in Walton. Miss Adelaide Neish Stricken With Spinal Meningitis From Our DeLancey Cor. Wm. H. Neish was informed Tuesday morning of the serious illness of his only daughter, Adelaide, at her boarding place in Walton where she was a High school student. He went at once to Walton and found her desperately ill and failing fast. A message from him Wednesday morning stated that she died at one o’clock a.m. Although she had been somewhat indisposed since Friday she was apparently not really ill until Sunday and then her illness developed so rapidly as to baffle the attending physicians. It was apparently of the nature of spinal meningitis. She was an unusually bright and winsome girl of about twenty years, a favorite with all who knew her, and the especial joy and pride and solace of her father since the death of her mother nearly ten years ago. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Sudden Death of Young Girl Miss Adelaide Neish the Victim of Infantile Paralysis After Short Illness

Adelaide Neish, aged twenty years, only daughter of W.H. Neish of Terry Clove, Hamden, died at midnight Tuesday, after an illness of but four days. Miss Neish attended at a party at the home of W.D. Burns Friday evening and Saturday complained of feeling unwell. Sunday her physician, Dr. W.G. Smith, was summoned, but even then she did not seem seriously ill. It was not until Monday that her symptoms became alarming. Her limbs and the lower portions of her body became paralyzed. Her father was sent for and came Tuesday, but she did not recognize anyone then and Tuesday night at midnight she died. Dr. Gladstone of Walton and Dr. Heimer, her family physician of Hamden were called in consultation Tuesday. While the case was so sudden and severe as to almost defy absolute analysis, the symptoms indicate an acute and deadly form of infantile paralysis. A private funeral was held Thursday from the house, conducted by Rev. G.M. McKnight, her pastor. The apartments have been thoroughly fumigated. Burial was at Hamden. Miss Neish was a lovely girl. She had been a student in the High School for a number of years being forced to give up her studies for two years on account of ill health. She had not been strong since eleven years of age where she suffered a heart lesion caused by inflammatory rheumatism. She would have graduated this year. Beside her father she leaves one brother Harold of California. Her mother died eight years age. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

(Penciled Date; April 19, 1902) Two Little Ones Pass Away at Hamden During the Week. From our Hamden Correspondent

Francis, the five months-old child of Mr. and Mrs. C.J. Hymers, after an illness of several days with pneumonia died on Friday morning. The funeral was held at the house on Saturday at 1:30 by Rev. A.M. Milligan of the DeLancey U.P.church. The remains were interred in the family plot in the Hamden Cemetery.

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The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. James A. Nichol died on Sunday. The funeral was held at the home below Hawley’s station on Monday forenoon by Rev. J.H. Turnbull. The burial was in the Hamden cemetery.

(Editor Note Re. death of Nichol child, penciled Saturday is scribed as the day of Sunday.) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date; 1895) MARRIED Martin-Hoag- At Rockland, Jan. 27, by Rev. A.H. Haynes, Frank E. Martin of Lew Beach and Maggie Hoag , of Delhi. Frisbie-Forscyth- In Franklin, Jan 23, by Rev. Granville Rathbun, Emory Fresbie and Miss Lena Forscyth, both of Franklin. Nichol-Littlejohn- At Terry Clove January 23, by Rev. John McConnollee, James A. Nichol and Miss Nellie Littlejohn. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date; Jan 1, 1895)

James A. Nichol has purchased of J.S. Raitt, his farm in school district No. 1, formerly the John Combs farm. Possession will be given March 1st. Mr. Nichols is one of our most energetic and enterprising young men in town, and will have the hearty good wishes of everybody in his new venture, and also in that certain other venture which will doubtless soon eventuate. Mr. Raitt is one of the most respected citizens in town, and we hope that he will conclude to no remove to some other locality. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date; Oct. 11, 1918)

Hamden Soldier of Pneumonia -----U.S.------Enlisted Last July ---Only 18 Years of Age ------U.S.------Sad indeed was the intelligence received by Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Salton, of Launt Hollow, Hamden, last Saturday morning that their eldest son, Stanley B. Salton, had passed away during the previous night at Fort Jay, Governor’s Island, New York Harbor. They had been allowed to see their son on his death-bed the day before and came home, circumstances making such a course the only apparently wise one. Stanley was just turning eighteen years of age. He entered the service of his country last July. Influenza first attacked him, pneumonia supervening. He was sick eleven days, having the best of medical care and nursing, but could not overcome the complications which arose. The body arrived n Hamden accompanied by his comrade named McKenzie and the funeral was conducted from his home Wednesday afternoon, by Rev. H.J. McClure, assisted by Rev. Dr. J.B. Clapperton who offered prayer After reading the scriptures, Rev. McClure based his words of comfort and hope on the 12th and 13th verses of the seventh chapter of S. Luke, making a most appropriate and able address, full of sympathy (himself having a son in the service) and encouragement. A hymn was sung by Mr. and Mrs. Watson Fowler and Mrs. Wm. Heimer at the close of the service and the friends followed the remains to the Hamden cemetery, where the concluding ceremonies were held., closing with the firing of three volleys over the grave by a detachment of the Sheldon Rifles from Delhi, sixteen in number, under the command of W.B. Thompson. There were many floral emblems and designs from sympathetic relatives and friends, on specially appropriate and fine piece from the neighbors being a beautifully red, white and blue flag. The casket was covered with the stars and stripes as it was carried to its last resting place. Mr. and Mrs. Salton lost a son of the same age five years ago from the same disease, while he was attending school at Walton. They still have to comfort and sustain them two daughters and one younger son. ------U.S.------12

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William D. Salton died Tuesday at the home of his brother, John A. Salton in Terry Clove, aged about 38 years and 7 months. He had suffered for nearly a year from a complication of diseases and his death was not unexpected. Funeral services were conducted at his late home Thursday at 11o’clock. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date-Sept. 4, 1907) John Salton. John Salton died at his residence in Terry Clove, Hamden, Monday morning aged 70 years. His funeral was held at his late residence Wednesday, and was very largely attended by friends and neighbors. Rev’s. Park, of Delancey, and Wilson, of Pepacton, officiated. The interment was in the local cemetery. The deceased was the youngest of four brothers who, with their parents, came from Scotland in 1830 and settled on the farm now owned by George W. Salton. In the course of time they became prominent and influential citizens of the town, distinguished alike for their probity and intelligence. They were life-long Republicans and at one time had a strong political following, the two elder brothers Alexander and David each having been elected and re-elected to the office of supervisor. The only surviving brother, William, removed to Missouri in 1874. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date; Sept. 4, 1907) OBITUARY. John A. Salton. (From our Hamden correspondent.) John A. Salton of Terry Clove died suddenly on Wednesday of last week. The funeral was held at his late home in that valley on Saturday at 1 o’clock by Rev. Thompson of Cabin Hill. The burial was in the family plot in the Hamden cemetery. The burial was conducted with G.A.R. honors a delegation from Delhi post being present. The deceased was about 65 years of age, and was born and raised on the farm he owned. In early life he learned the blacksmith trade and worked in the village of Delhi for several years, finally purchasing the shop, house and lot now owned by H. Turner in this village, where he enjoyed a large patronage. Owing to a decline in health he sold his shop and bought the homestead farm where by thrift and industry he was prosperous. Recently he had been unable to work as usual and on the day of his death he went to Wm. Anderson’s a neighbor to arrange for cutting corn, and while standing by the door suddenly fell to the grounds. He was carried into the house and his family physician summoned but he expired before his arrival. The deceased was twice married. His first wife, Miss Haddow, died several years ago. The last Mrs. Salton’s maiden name was Telford, who survives him. Besides the deceased immediate family he has many friends and relatives who regret his sudden demise. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date; May 23, 1917) Mrs. Margaret A. Salton Mrs. Margaret A. Salton, aged 55 years, died at her home on Liberty street Wednesday evening, May 23. Death was due to heart failure after a short illness. Her sudden death came as a great shock to Mrs. Salton’s many friends. The funeral service will be held at the house Saturday, at 12:30 o’clock, conducted by her pastor, Rev. G.M. McKnight, of the United Presbyterian church of Walton. Burial will be at Hamden. Mrs. Salton was the widow of the late Robert Salton of Hamden and after his death moved to Walton, and for the past eight years this has been her home. One daughter, Miss Merle, and a son, Dr. Rusell A. Salton, of Williamson, West Virginia, survive her.

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Mrs. Salton was a woman of the most loveable and beautiful character. Wherever she had resided she had won for herself many abiding friendships, while in the home circle she was one whose life and influence were worthy and ennobling. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date; 1910) Isaac Belcher. From Our DeLancey Cor. Isaac Belcher died Wednesday evening of consumption at his home in Terry Clove, having been in feeble and failing health for several months. He was about 60 years of age and was a son of the late Roswell Belcher, and a grandson of Isaac Belcher, a free colored man who came from Connecticut in 1820 and settled on the “Belcher farm” in upper Terry Clove, and where Roswell Belcher and his brothers lived all their lives and where Frank Belcher now resides. Isaac Belcher was a well read, well informed man of good habits an good character, respected by his neighbors, and like many of his race a skillful musician. It is no exaggeration to say that he was a white man in everything but the color of his skin. He is survived by his wife who Ellen Peters of Ithaca by one brother and two sisters. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date; 1929) Mrs. Ellen P. Belcher Information comes from Mrs. Maggie Campbell of Philadelphia, Pa. that Mrs. Ellen P. Belcher, widow of Isaac Belcher, formerly of Hamden, died June 27th at her home in Ithaca, where she had resided for several years. Her age is not given, but she must have been near to seventy years old. The burial was at Ithaca on Sunday, June 30th, and was very largely attended by friends, relatives and a delegation of Elks, of which fraternal order she had been a Doe for some time. She was also president of a local missionary society, having always been an active Christian worker and contributor to benevolences. There was a nice display of floral offerings, testifying to the regard in which Mrs. Belcher was held by a wide circle of admirers. It is recalled that Mrs. Belcher was generous in her impulses and charitable to worthy causes, even to the giving of the last five cents she possessed on one occasion, when she did not know where the next amount was coming from. Later, through the death of her nephew in the World War , she was granted the pension which he had provided for her and from that time on she was enabled to live in comfort. She was the last person bearing name of Belcher of the family which was quite numerous here fifty years ago. Her Husband who died May 1, 1910 was a son of Roswell Belcher of Terry Clove, Hamden, and he was a brother of Alvah Belcher, the famous violinist and dance manager of the early days in this region. Two daughters of Roswell Belcher survive in Philadelphia, Mrs. Campbell, mentioned above, and Mrs. Katie Knight. The latter has five children. Besides Mrs. Belcher leaves a brother, Clinton Peters, of Ithaca and a niece, Mrs. Cora Smith Hooper, of Vauxhall, N.J. and numerous friends to regret her passing. Although her skin was dark, Mrs. Belcher manifested that her heart was pure and that she has now obtained the white stone in her forehead which had admitted her into the presence of the ONE who is not a respecter of persons but recognizes character and virtue wherever it exists, none of her friends have a doubt.-Delhi Republican +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date; 1908) Duncan McDougall From Our Regular Cor. Duncan McDougall died April 18 about four o’clock p.m. at his home in Terry Clove of neuralgia of the heart. His last illness was of only about 24 hours duration, but he had been in feeble health ever since a very severe and prolonged attack of the same disease some six or seven years since. His funeral was held at his late home at eleven o’clock Tuesday, Rev. O.W. Klose of the Hamden Presbyterian church of which he had long been a member officiating. The

14 burial was in the family plot in the Hamden village cemetery. Mr. McDougall was 58 years of age and was the second son of the late Archibald McDougall. He had passed his entire lifetime in the McDougall homestead near the head of Terry Clove, which he had purchased after the death of his parents. He was one of the most substantial, intelligent and well-read farmers of the town and was everywhere respected and esteemed for his good qualities of head and heart, and his exemplary habits. He had lived an absolutely clean and upright life. He is survived by his wife and a grown up daughter, Miss Mary. His wife who was Ellen, eldest daughter of the late John Salton of Terry Clove, has been bed- ridden and totally helpless from the effects of rheumatism, for nearly twenty years. Mr. McDougall is survived by two brothers, John and Alexander, residing in the town, and by two sisters residing in California. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date; 1894) Mrs. Agnes McDougall died Monday morning at the residence of her son, Duncan, in Terry Clove. She was a little more than eighty years of age, and been in failing health for several months. She was a native of Scotland and came to Hamden sixty years ago with her husband, Archibald McDougal, who died in Terry Clove in March 1879. The funeral was held at her late home Wednesday, at 11 o’clock. Rev. George Browne of Walton, officiating. The interment was in the village cemetery. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date; April 25, 1908) John McDougall John McDougall died at his home in Basin Clove Saturday morning, aged 60 years and 6 months. Funeral services were conducted from his late residence Tuesday at eleven o’clock by Rev. O.W. Klose of the Hamden Presbyterian church of which the deceased had long been a member. Burial in Hamden village cemetery. Mr. McDougall was the eldest son of the late Archibald McDougall of Terry Clove, and about 30 years ago married Miss Mary Ann, youngest daughter of the late Robert Scott of Basin Clove and soon afterward purchased the George Kelley farm in Basin Clove where he had since resided. Until recently he had been one of the most vigorous and hard working farmers of the town, but about a year since he suffered a series of shocks which resulted in a complete break down and collapse of his system. Since then he had gradually failed, with no apparent possibility of recovery. He was a successful and well to do farmer, a man of good information and sound judgment, of strong convictions and aggressive too uphold that in which he believed, of strict integrity and good habits and esteemed and respected by a large acquaintance. Besides his wife he is survived by one bother, Alexander, and by two sisters residing in California. His death was preceded just one week by that of his brother, Duncan, who died April 18, after less than 24 hours illness. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date; 1908) Mrs. Ellen McDougall From Our DeLancey Cor. Mrs. Ellen McDougall died Thursday August 13 at her home in Terry Clove aged 58 years. Funeral services were conducted at the home Saturday, the burial being in the Hamden Village cemetery. Hers was a most remarkable and pathetic case. She was the eldest of the five children of the late John Salton of Terry Clove where she was born and lived all her life. Prior to her marriage to Duncan McDougall she was one of the brightest, most energetic and successful school teachers of the town. Soon after her marriage, and about 25 years ago, she was afflicted with a rheumatic affection of the knee which did not yield to medical treatment but continually grew worse year after year until nearly every joint in her body was affected. It is 18 years since she had been able to walk and for the past seven years she had been bed-ridden and absolutely helpless, not being able even to lift her hands to her face. During all these years she had the constant and devoted care of her husband and her daughter. Nothing else was of so much importance to them as that the wife and mother should have every attention and every comfort possible to her helpless condition. She was remarkable alike for her well informed interest in public affairs, and for her uncomplaining cheerfulness. She outlived

15 her husband who died in April last, and his death made necessary the sale of the homestead. Had not death released her from her suffering bondage she expected to be removed about September 1st. to Davenport to reside with her sisters, an under taking dreaded alike by herself and her relatives. She is survived by a daughter, Miss Mary, two brothers, John D. Salton of Hamden, and James W. Salton of Walton, and two sisters, Mrs. E.A. Taber and Mrs. G.T. Scott of Davenport. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date; 1918) Alex McDougall (From Our Hamden Cor.) Alex McDougall, a well known and respected resident of Terry Clove, died on Monday night, April 22, after a lingering illness of over a year. He was born in the town of Hamden about 63 years ago. Beside the window he leaves a large family of children, who will deeply mourn the loss of a kind father. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. McLure, pastor of the DeLancey U.P. church on Thursday at 12 o’clock, at the house, and burial took place at Hamden. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Miss Nancy McDougal, Aged eighty four years, died in Basin Clove, at the resident of Duncan McDougall. She was a lady of strong intellect and excellent memory, and well posted on all the topics of the day, although blind from the age of fifteen. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date; 1922) Mrs. Mary Ann McDougall. Mrs. Mary Ann McDougall died Sunday, Feb. 19, at the home of Mrs. Mary E. Miller, Union street, Walton. Death was caused by paralysis. Mrs. McDougall had been an invalid the past two years. The funeral service was held Wednesday at 1:30 o’clock, conducted by Rev. Frank C. Davidson, pastor of the United Presbyterian church. The body was taken to Hamden for burial. Mrs. McDougall was a member of the Presbyterian church at Hamden. Mrs. McDougall, who was 70 years of age, was the widow of John McDougall. She was born in Hamden May 29th, 1851 and most of her life was spent in that town. During the past eleven years her home has been in Walton. Two brothers survive, Launcelot Scott of Walton and James Scott, who lives in California. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date; 1925) Miss Mary McDougall. The death of Miss Mary McDougall occurred Friday, Jan. 16, at her home on Park street, Walton, as a result of a stroke of apoplexy a few days previous. Miss McDougall was 43 years of age. Miss McDougall was born in the town of Hamden February 23, 1881, the daughter of Duncan and Helen McDougall. For the past twelve years she had been a resident of Walton. By those who know her she was highly esteemed. The nearest relatives are an uncle, John D. Salton, of Hamden, and two aunts, Mrs. E.A. Taber and Mrs. Agnes Scott, of Davenport. The funeral was held on Monday at one o’clock at the Hamden church. Rev. F.C. Davidson, pastor of the United Presbyterian church of Walton, of which she was a member, officiated, assisted by Rev. David Craig. A prayer at the home proceeded at 12 o’clock. Burial was made in the Hamden cemetery. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Mrs. Catherine Northrup Mrs. Catherine Northrup died suddenly January 28, at her home in Shaver Hollow, at the advanced age of 92 years.

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Her maiden name was Davis and she was born on the Brown farm in southern Bovina, but her life had been spent in Shaver Hollow. She was twice married, her first husband being John Wilson and her second Moses Northrup. She leaves a daughter in the asylum and a sister, Mrs. David Tuttle, at Livingston Manor. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date; June 12, 1905) Mrs. Catharine Sutherland Mrs. Catharine Sutherland, aged 84, died Monday at the home of her son-in-law, Robert Kemp of Meridale, where she made her home and where the funeral was held Wednesday afternoon. The burial was at Meredith. Mrs. Sutherland’s maiden name was Douglas. She was born in Scotland, but came to the country with her parent when a young girl, and resided on Cabin Hill for a time. For the past 40 years her home has been in Meredith. Her husband, Adam Sutherland, died about six years ago. She is survived by three children, Mrs. Robert Kemp of Meridale, Mrs. John W. Gibson of this village, and John Sutherland.

Editors note; Ms. Nichol crossed out “84” and penciled in “86” She also edited the spelling of Douglas, but it is illegible. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date; 1897) CABIN HILL Mr and Robert Chambers, of Hamden, visited here recently. Harry Sutherland, who has been on the sick list for the past month, is able to be out again. The Fall Clove School closes this week. Mr. Williams has given the best of satisfaction. Dr. Delia Sutherland, one of our oldest inhabitants, passed from this earth Tuesday morning, Feb. 2, aged about 79. She had been in poor health for some time and her death was not unexpected. Throughout her long illness, which she bore with the patient resignation of the Christian, her Savior was her constant hope, and no word of complaint was ever uttered. The end came tranquilly and in a moment the earthly scene was changed for the heavenly one. She leaves one son to mourn her loss, her husband having preceded her to the better world thirteen years before. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date; June 20, 1918) MRS. JAMES B. OLIVER The death of Mrs. Margaret Amos Oliver, widow of James B. Oliver, occurred at home on Delaware Avenue at one o’clock, Thursday afternoon, following an illness of several months, due to Bright’s disease, aged 48 years. Mrs. Oliver was the eldest daughter of the late Walter Amos of Bovina. She was married to Mr. Oliver nearly twenty-six years ago and her home was on Peake’s Brook, this town, until last fall, when her eldest son, Ralph took possession of the farm and the family, consisting of her daughter Katherine, sons Robert and James and her aged mother, Mrs. Martha Amos, came to the village to reside. Mr. Oliver died four years ago. Her remaining near relatives are two brothers, William and James Amos of Alberta, Canada, and one sister, Mrs. Robert Chambers, of Hamden. Mrs. Oliver was a member of the First Presbyterian church and was active in church work until her health failed about two years ago. The funeral will be from the house today at two o’clock, Rev. A.M. Forrester, her pastor, officiating, and interment will follow in Woodland cemetery. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date; 1908) OBITURAY DIED-At Cabin Hill, on Friday, May the 8th of pneumonia, after one week’s illness, Crawford Shaw, aged 69 years. Mr. Shaw was in his usual good health until Thursday, April 30th, but by getting wet, began to complain to some extent, and on the Sabbath following consented to engage a physician. Dr. C.L. Wakeman was called and he at once decided that he had a severe case of pneumonia, and from that time his decline was rapid against his usual excellent constitution, and 17 on Friday evening, at ten o’clock death relived his patient suffering, for this uncertain world of sorrow, toil and pain. Mr. Shaw as a son of Alexander Shaw and one of a large family; he died on the old homestead, one-half mile below the Cabin Hill Church, on the Hamden road and he leaves his esteemed wife, who was Miss Carolyne Kittle before marriage, and on daughter, Miss Ruth, a girl about 11 years old. Mr. Shaw was a hard-working, industrious man, and had by hard labor and good management amassed a fair competency of this world’s goods; he was honest in all dealings with his fellow man; in politics he was an ardent Republican, excepting on two occasions, when Horace Greeley was a candidate for President in 1872, and when William R. Hearst was a candidate for Governor in 1906, Mr. Shaw supporting the two men for office, as he was informed the writer n various occasions when referring to politics, as he was very fond of expressing pass time on meeting on a friendly day’s chat. Mr. Shaw will be greatly missed in this neighborhood, and by al his townsmen, as a business man. He leaves several brothers and sisters, wife and little daughter to mourn the great loss of a kind husband and father. His funeral was largely attended at the deceased’s residence on Tuesday of this week at one o’clock and his remains were laid at rest in the Andes Cemetery to await the resurrection day. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Archibald Shaw, a lifelong citizen of Andes, died at his residence in this village Tuesday afternoon, March 11, 1902, after an illness extending over a period of several months, aged 76 years. He was a son of Alexander Shaw, and was born on Cabin Hill on the old Shaw homestead, now occupied by Crawford Shaw, in December, 1825. In 1848 he was united in marriage to Mary E. Grant, who with one daughter, Mrs. Kate Ballantine, survives him, as do also four of his brothers and two sisters. For twenty years Mr. Shaw was proprietor of the Union Hotel in this village, but retired from the business in 1871, and has since conducted a farm adjoining this village. The funeral will be held today (Friday) and interment be made in the family plot in Rural cemetery. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Mrs. Sarah Malloch died at Bayonne, M.J. on June 17, at the age of 96 years. She was a resident of Andes a large portion of her life, removing from there to Highland, N.Y. She was the grandmother of Chas. E. Becker of Delhi. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date; Jan. 4, 1890) Jennie Russell, daughter of Charles Russell, died at her home on Scotch Mountain, on last Friday, aged 22 years. Mr. Russell has been on the sick list for some time. The family have the hearty sympathy of many friends. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date; April 1921) OBITUARY Mrs. Christina C. Lombard. Christina C. George, widow of Ely Lombard, died at the Delhi hospital Wednesday evening at 6:50 o’clock, having undergone a very serious operation just one week previous. It is very regrettable that she delayed the surgical attention so long, as she was a choice woman and prompt measures might readily have saved her valuable life of many years. Her husband was killed many years ago by falling from a load of hay, while they were residents of West Delhi; their only child also died in youth previous to her coming to Delhi to reside. For several years she was a resident of the Cabin Hill section. She is survived by one brother, David D. K. George, of Andes; two sisters, Mrs. A.G. King, of Walton and Mrs. T.R. Huston, of DeLancey and several nephews and nieces. Another sister, Anna, for many years a teacher at Andes, married Peter King, of Pittsburg, Pa., but she has been dead for some years. Mrs. Lombard was 64 years of age, a member of the Second Presbyterian church, an exemplary, highly intellectual and kindly character. The editor has reason to remember many voluntary acts of friendship from the deceased, covering a period of years, particularly when he pen was used in the interest of uplifting community conditions. She wrote under the unique nom de plume of “Peter Washington Smith”. Her funeral will be attended from the Second Presbyterian 18 church this afternoon at 2 o’clock, the service being in charge of Rev. Geo. N. Makely, with interment following in Woodland Cemetery. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Mrs. James D. George, the death of whose husband of pneumonia was announced last week, also died at their residence on Scotch Mountain, of the same disease, on Monday last. Four or five children are thus left orphans, and some of them are sick also. The circumstances are peculiarly afflicting. One of the sons has been attending the Academy here recently. Mrs. George’s maiden name was Pots, formerly of the Fall Clove section of Andes, and her age was about 50 years. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date; Dec. 2_, 1894) We regret to learn of the death on Thursday morning of James D. George, a well known and highly esteemed farmer of this town, residing on Scotch Mountain, at the age of 51 years. Mr. George had a very severe attack of grip a year or two since by which his health was seriously impaired and we learn that he fell victim to a second attack, probably terminating in pneumonia. He was one of the well known George family of Andes, an intelligent and worthy citizen whose death is a loss to the entire community, as well as his bereaved family. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date; illegible? 1894) David George, an old and respected resident of the county, died at the residence of his son, James, on Cabin Hill, last Wednesday morning. He had been a sufferer for some time but was stricken with pneumonia about two weeks ago, which resulted in his death. He was 83 years of age. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ IN NEIGHBORING TOWNS. LIFE AMONG THE GOOD PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY. A Batch of Minor Matters Provided for the Readers of “The Times” by Our Correspondents. SHAVERTOWN OBITUARY It is with heartfelt sorrow that we chronicle the death of Miss Nettie Biggar; daughter of Andrews and Elizabeth Biggar. Her health had been poor for several years, by reason of which her constitution was rendered an easy prêt to that dread disease, pneumonia. On January 18, 1899 death came to her relief. This statement is made advisedly; for Nettie was a Christian and death had no terrors for her. A few hours before her death she said she know when was going to die, and expressed her readiness for the summons. She could say with Paul; I have a “desire to depart and be with Christ which is far better.” Nettie Biggar was born October 26, 1866. She united with the United Presbyterian congregation of Delaware, N.Y. to May, 1883, and was a consistent member until her death. Having reposed her trust in Christ, she took His life as her example and only her acquaintances and friends can know how closely she followed n His footsteps. She loved her Savior with an ardent love. She served Him with a willing heart. His law was her chief delight, and His promises her comfort. Himself was her never-failing portion in life, her strength and consolation in death, and is now her chief joy in that home above. Nettie was unassuming in her manner, and possessed great integrity of character, was very thoughtful and self -sacrificing in her concern for the welfare and happiness of others. She was tender hearted and sympathetic. In her heart was the law of love; in her tongue the word fitly spoken; in her countenance the expression of kindness; in her daily walk toe bearing of a true child of God. A host of friends mourn her loss, but their sorrow is not hopeless; for they have the assurance that she is with her Savior. “Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord, that they may rest from their labor, and their works do follow them.” 19

“A precious one from us has gone, A voice we loved is stilled; A place is vacant in our home, Which never can be filled.” “God in His wisdom has recalled This boon His love had given, And through her body moulders here, Her soul is safe in Heaven.” +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Messrs, Bagley, Pettis and Combs were from in or near DeLancey and have lived there their entire lives. Mr. Combe was born on the farm in a house occupying the site of the one her now occupies. Messrs, Hotchkiss and Bush are natives 0f the town of Hamden and have never resided elsewhere. Mr. Holmes is a native of Paisley Scotland, but has probably resided in town longer than any other foreign born resident, having emigrated in 1829. Mr. Murray came from Scotland about 1840. Dr. Davidson came from England in 1852. Mr. Mein also came from Scotland in 1840 and Mr. Armstrong in the same year. Mr. Chalmers is also a Scotchman, and although a resident of DeLancey since 1872 still retains his allegiance to his native country. Mr. Hall is a native of Delhi, where he resided all his life until one year since. Mr. Snyder is a Pennsylvanian who, having heard of the remarkable longevity attained by residing in the vicinity of DeLancey, emigrated last summer, an having received the DeLancey mail route, will become a permanent resident. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date; 1910) Hamden is Healthy. Only Six Death to Twenty-four Births the Past Year- Eight Marriages. (From our Hamden Correspondent.) The Following is a list of the births, deaths and marriages which occurred in the town of Hamden in the year 1901, as shown by the record of vital statistics on file in the town clerk’s office, the mortality being considerably less than in former years.

Births Jul. 30 J.E. Clarke, daughter. Jan. 7 Robert Granlees, son Aug. 4 J.R. Shaw, daughter. Jan 10 Frank Brant, son Aug. 24 Joseph Seeley, son. Feb. 13 Sherman H. Sliter, daughter. Sept. 20. Henry Keil, son. Feb. 13 Edward Telford, son. Oct. 8. J.W. Dodson, son. Feb. 16 Geroge James, daughter. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Feb. 21 Robt. Manvell, son Hamden Feb 26. James Gray, daughter. From our Regular Cor. Mch. 11 Lesle Baker, son. Deaths Mch. 19 E. Betsinger, daughter. Mar. 16 Harvey K. Smith, 23 Mch. 26 R.P. Salton, son. May. 30 Adeline Aker, 72. Apr. 9 John A. Birdsall, son. July 21 Austin J. Rose, 85 Apr. 19 Thomas W. Logan, daughter. Aug. 6 Mrs. A. McLaughlan, 89 May 6 E.E. Brant, son. Aug. 23 Infant of Joseph Seeley. May 6 Foster Telford, daughter. Oct. 16. Edward J. Combs, 85. May 22 C. Armondi, son. May 26 David Ballantine,son. Marriages Jun. 1 Douglass Shaw, son. Jan. 3 E.A. Scott, to Mary A. Hood. Jul. 4 John A. Ballantine, daughter. Jan. 31 A.O. Biggar to Satie Johnston. Jul. 15 John Houston, son. Feb. 19 Henry W. Holmes to Jessie D. Chalmers. 20

Mar. 6 Daniel Pierce to Jennie M. Cunningham. Apr. 2 George Foster to Julia Hazuk. June 12 Luther Haynes to Hattie Lee Oct. 30 James O. Fyffe to Florence B. Roda.

Dec 25 Charles I Harmon to Ida E. Signor

During year 1906 there were recorded as occurring in the town of Hamden 39 births, 16 marriages and 17 deaths. The deceased persons, with their ages, were as follows,

Jan. 12, Rev. James H. Turnbull aged 63 years; Jan 17, Janet Armstrong, 76 years; Feb. 8, Anna Emma Archer, 8 months; April 3, Thomas P. Lewis M.D., 28 years; April 3, T Belle C. Young, 30 years; April 16, Jane E. Howland, 64 years; May 1, Frank Hinkley, 31 Years; May 8, Sarah Elizabeth Proper, 62 years; July 30, Rachel S. Butler, 81 years; Aug. 13, Daniel Miller, 76 years; Sept. 16, Olive M. Cairns, 1 year; Oct 7. Helen Morrison McLaren, 74 years; October 17, Wesley F. Terry, 71 years; Nov. 20, Wm. W. Place, 80 years; Nov. 21, Mary Calhoun, 79 years; Nov. 25, Oscar Marriott, 4 months; Dec. 9 Phoebe Jane Carman 81 years. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++= 21 Abram Leonard, daughter 24 Ralph McLean, son (Penciled Date, 1913) Dec. 11 Clyde Chase, son Births 13. William Miner, son Aug 20 Pleman Hafele, daughter 13 Howard Beers, son 24 William Coons, Jr., son 20 Stephen Conway, daughter 26 Jesse Naylor, son 20 Henry Harris, son 20 John Marsico, daughter Sept. 2 Thomas Gauley, daughter 21 Bell Hoyt, daughter 4 Ralph Charles, daughter 24 Henry Gifford, son 5 Henry W. Retz, daughter 26 George Sutton, son 14 Chester Smythe, son 31 Ernest Dicks, daughter 17 Elmer Cliff, son 18 Edmond Jones, Jr., son 22 Walter G. Tompkins, daughter +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 23 Harry Marvin, daughter HAMDEN VITAL STATISTICS 29 George Cole, son Sixteen Births and 11 Deaths During Year 1917

( From our Hamden cor.) Oct. 11. Robert Berray, daughter Thee were sixteen births and 11 deaths in Hamden during 20 Ralph Thomas, daughter 1917. The average age of those who died was nearly 63 30 Ansel Dumond, daughter years.

Nov. 6 Arthur I. Van Gorden, daughter Births 12 Lewis Buldine, daughter To Mr. and Mrs. 12 Charles Roney, son Jan. 15 W.G. Brainard, son 14 A.F., Hasbrouck, daughter Feb. 8 E. J. Clark, son 15 V. M. Cathcart, daughter 17 Rev. N.B. McClung, son Mar. 4 E. Arbuckle, daughter 17 Herbert Gransbury, daughter 13 Wm. Kirk, son 21

20 Chas. Beers, daughter June 4 Walter Miller 60 27 John Pardee, daughter July 27 William C. Billisborough 70 May 8 Floyd Birdsall, son Aug. 11 Abbie M. Howard 70 22 Henry Shaw, daughter Aug. 22 Lucy Grant 59 Aug 16 H.R. St. John, daughter Aug. 27 Matthew R. Scott 63 Aug. 24 H.W. Holmes, daughter Sept. 11 William C. Hutson 47 Sept. 22 Tracy Neish, daughter Oct. 8 Mary M. Evans 82 Oct. 13 Leon Gray, daughter Dec. 26 Mary Francis Combs 77 16 Frank White, daughter 17 Joseph Hoyt, daughter Births 27 John D. Gray, daughter To Mr. and Mrs. Dec. 1 Edward Wolcott, son Jan. 7. Geo. B. Tweedie, daughter Jan. 10 Rev. H. Kilmer, daughter Deaths Jan. 25 J. DePalma, daughter Date Name Age Feb. 10 H.D. Clark, son Jan. 22 William Johnston 83 Feb. 26 Alex Coe, son Feb 4 Edwin Chester 22 Mar 9 S. Peck, son Mar. 26 Elizabeth Moore 83 Mar. 17 G. Sackett, daughter Apr. 2 Margaret Adams 87 Mar. 25 R.L.Terwilliger, daughter June 7 James Goldsmith 74 May 15 john Hymers, son 26 Sarah Elizabeth Turner 65 May 20 James More, son July 19 Anna Belle Patterson 2 May 20 H. McCall, son Aug. 23 Catharine Sines 20 May 24 Frank Gray, daughter Sept. 12 Joseph Carvala 21 June 9 E. Jones, son Nov. 17 Reuben C. Seeley 96 July 7 J.C. Terry, son Aug. 10 John Archer, daughter. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Aug. 16 Dr. M.D. McNaught, son Sept. 8 H.C. Kelly, son Nov. 8 W.H. Smith, daughter DEATHS AND BIRTHS EQUAL Nov. 12 J. DeNio, daughter Twenty of Each and Nine Marriages in Hamden During 1916 Dec. 14 Roy Conklin, son ( From our Hamden correspondent) In the town of Hamden there were twenty deaths, twenty Marriages births and nine marriages in 1916. Feb. 14 John Westcott, Nellie Salton. Apr. 11 F. Hunt, Fannie Johnston Deaths May 10 R. Kilmer, Nora Townsend. Date Name Age May 24 Ivan Jones, Nadena Houck. Jan. 3 Bert Freeman 25 June 19 F. Rosein, Rachael Farinelli Jan 14 Margaret Ann Olmstead 96 Aug. 19 M. Paine, Edith Ballantine Jan. 16 Herbert C. Hunt 3 Sept. 18 H. St. John, Chris. Chambers Feb. 5 Adelia F. Bostwick 87 Sept. 20 Leroy Ostrom, Jessie Ainsly Feb. 5 Maria Ernst 52 Dec. 26 ??? Cunningham, Bess ???? Mar. 5 William C. Coe 7 days +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Mar. 5 Percy Hainer 24 Mar. 8 Elizabeth Blair Bramley 78 Mar. 8 Betsy Wight 96 Mar. 12 John Munn 76 Mar. 27 John B. Mable 74 June 3 Ella McLaughlin 65 22

HAMDENS Vital Statistics Aug. 12 James McAuslin 83 Record of Deaths, Marriages and Births for 1925 22 Oliver J. Rivenburgh 56 There were 27 death, 28 births and nine marriages recorded 28 Levi Shumway 41 in the town of Hamden in 1924. The records are as follows. Sept. 8 Marriott Infant Births Oct. 3 James C. Lord 2 days To Mr. and Mrs. Nov. 7 Cordelia A. Baxter 75 Jan. 11 C.S.. Terry, son 14 Catherine A. Griswold 69 14 Melvin J. Brown, son 20 James H. McDonald 79 Feb. 14 Charles Bedford, daughter Dec. 5 Jane Brown Lyons 48 16 Myron Hotaling, son 5 Alonzo N. Yorks 64 22 Cecil Francisco, son 24 Ebenezer Laidlaw 66 23 H.J. Newkerk, daughter 26 Ralph J. Andrews 54 15 J. Perry, son Mar. 13 D.W. Scudder, daughter Marriages. Apr. 12 John Dutcher, daughter Jan. 5 Harvey G. Brown-Ethel Chapman 12 Ralph T. Brant, daughter Feb. 18 Roscoe Smith- Evelyn Scoville. 16 Myron More, daughter Mar. 17 Erastus Haynes – Geneth E. Kirk 29 W. H. Carey, daughter 28 Ora Hall- Mrs. Agnes I. Thomson May 7 Earl Armstrong, daughter Sept. 5 Dual E. Demarest – Eleanor Ogden Hymers 11 Ray Cleveland, son 28 Alex S. Mable – Katherine W. Ogden 9 Theo J. Eckert, daughter Oct. 30 Chester E. Cleveland – Marguerite L. Porter 30 Walter Miller, daughter Dec. 1 James Douglas Garrett- Helen Salenda June 18 Floyd Reed, son Hymers 26 Homer W. Vail, daughter 9 John W. Wolcott- Marian E. Strain July 17 Reed E. Webster, son +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 18 Franklin Hamden, daughter Hamden Vital Statistic 18 Erastus Haynes, daughter ( Penciled Date 1929) Aug. 8 Dwight Terry , son Deaths Sept. 7 Claude Marriiott, son Jan. 19 Clark, Jessie 45 25 John C. Terry, twin boys Jan. 20 Alvin J. Patterson 54 Oct. 1 James Lord, son Jan 23 William Dowie Heime 73 Nov. 6 Isaac Ford, son Jan. 28 Frank L. Mallory 55 Dec. 13 Robert Jester, son Feb. 10 James A. Howard 81 Deaths Feb. 14 Nellie Fay Wood 79 Date Name Age Feb. 14 Jeanette McPhail Scobie 79 Feb. 14 Catherine Ballantyne 89 Feb. 16 Diama Seaman 96 19 Frances E. Bedford 5 days Apr. 6 Merritt Tompkins 68 20 Jane George Kutson 77 Apr. 12 Clayton Douglas Elmore 10 months 22 Ambrose Egbert White 85 Aug. 8 Alice Thompson 65 Mar. 12 Caroline T. Fowler 85 Aug. 9 Sarah Olmstead 77 Apr. 3 Anna Moore 52 Aug. 22 William King Nicoll 67 16 Marjorie Louise More (infant) Aug. 27 Georgeanna Miller 66 19 Pearle Betsy Eadie 3 Oct. 6 Ellen m. Kelley 71 May 7 Eleanor I. Armstrong 6 hrs. Oct. 10 Minnie K. Francisco 50 12 Esther Wilma Tompkins 12 Oct. 29 Floyd D. Birdsall 50 28 Willis m. Gray 79 Oct. 31 Mary Fisher Simon 87 July 6 Bettie G. McLaren 86 Nov 9 Louis Robish 78 Aug. 3 Isaac Scobie 73 Nov. 15 Abbie Gatherine Gray 66 8 Mary Emma Knapp 71 Nov. 20 Jane E. Murray 71 23

Dec. 13 John M. Conklin Jr. 84 Dec. 29 Jane Gregory 63

Births Jan. 6 To Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Mower, son, Edward Andrew Feb. 1 Earl Schofield, daughter, Doris Jean. Mar. 26 Charles N. White, son, Charles Theodore Apr. 13 Wm. A. Tweedie, daughter, Illa Mae Apr. 29 Leslie R. Kirk, son, Leslie Pardee May 21 Cecil M. Francisco, son Rexford Ellison June 23 Alton, N. Francisco, daughter, Alma Volrae Sept. 2 Wm. H. Carey, daughter, Ruth Mabel Sept. 10 John Gielskie, son Francis Nov. 16 Alvin W. Stewart, daughter, Mary Dorothea. Dec. 31 Anton Yaeger, daughter, Lena Belle. Marriages Mar. 30- Claude M. Leonard of Walton and Alice Mae Townsend of Hamden. June 23- Ivan Alfred Bryden and Alice Marie Hoag, both of Hamden June 27- Alton P. Neff of Downsville and Mabel Laura Banuat of Hamden. July 6- Clark Taylor Hillis and Annis Yendes Hume, both of Hamden. Sept. 30- Archie George James and Letha Juanita Hunt, both of Hamden. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

HAMDEN (Penciled Date, 1914) (Editor’s note; misspellings are as copied from the article, No source, i.e. newspaper name shown.) No Services were held last Sunday evening in the Presbyterian church on account of the Bible conference a DeLancey. Morning services will be held next Sunday and Sunday School, but no evening preaching services, also to give all an opportunity to attend the closing service of the Bible Conference. The Boy Scouts expect to camp for a few days next week at Bryden’s Lake. On Sunday Aug 16th, the young men will have their Special Day in church and Sunday School. They will have special speakers and a musical program consisting of a male quartette, a duette and a chorus. They are issuing a unique invitation and hope to win the laurels of having the best program and making the highest record, and celebrate it by giving souvenirs to all. It surely will be interesting. Come and see what livewire fellows, the young men of Hamden are. It will do you good. A typographical error was made last week in the items. The $2.00 should have read $20.00.

A big Sunday School picnic is planned for August 20th. The special features and committees will be announced next week. In the meantime mark that date on your calendars. A game of base ball was played on Saturday by the Excelsior S. S. class team and Andes. The score was in favor of the latter. Mrs. Robert L. Moody and daughter, Ethel, and William Jamison, of Hamden, leave on Monday for a visit with Mrs. Moody’s Sister, who was recently married in Ireland and came to this country to reside in Toronto, Canada. Grace Jester and Edith Hunt have returned to Meredith after a month’s vacation and their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George Van Alstyne.

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Mrs. James Goodrich and three children, who have been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Betsinger, returned to their home in Syracuse on Monday.

Mrs. James Goodrich and three children, who have been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E.D. Betsinger, returned to their home in Syracuse on Monday.

Arthur Gladstone, of Andes, who has spent the past 3 months as assistant in the O.&W. station, has returned home. E. Stritch and Miss Nellie Wood, both of New York city, are visiting Miss Wood’s sister, Mrs. E. Miler.

Solomon Signor has purchased a new Ford runabout.

A reunion of the Bryden family was held on Wednesday at the home of Jas. Bryden, in Chambers Hollow.

Mrs. Mary Howland and daughter, Mrs. C.L. Betsinger, left Thursday for a visit with relative in the vicinity of Poughkeepsie.

Anna Buck, of Livingston Manor, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Elvin L. Miller.

Mrs. Charles Rollins arrived from N.Y. City last Saturday for a vacation at Robert Ternent’s.

Harold Lamb, of Harrisburg, Pa., has been spending his vacation for the past two weeks at the home of his wife’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. P.H. MacFarlane.

Irene Johnston, of Walton, has been visiting at J.C. Wilson’s the past week.

Mrs. Diama Seaman who has been visiting at DeLancey during the past week, returned home Thursday.

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HAMDEN AND DELANCEY ( Penciled Date; January 1895)

H.W. Holmes, DeLancey, Reporter.

Mrs. Wm H. Tuttle is visiting her parents at Meridale.

John R. White made a business trip to Samford Thursday.

J.G. Boomhower, of Hamilton College, visited relatives in town last week.

Alex. N. Wilbur removed last week from his farm in Basin Clove to rooms in Brice’s block.

Simon S. Tuttle has removed with his family to the Stewart Young farm, recently purchased of Mr. G. H. Paine,

Mrs. Jane Tuttle has leased her house and lot in DeLancey to Richard C. Hall of Delhi for one year from March 1st.

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F.B.Easton started Friday for Pawling, Dutchess County, having enjoyed in fullest measure, his brief vacation in town.

Because of the severity of the weather, the party which was to have been at Solomon Signor’s Friday evening, January 4, was postponed for a week.

D.M. Jacobs, formerly of Downsville, now of Biughamton, has been in town during the week representing the firm of Barnes & Congdon, marble dealers of Binghamton.

Miss Frankie Baker, of Delhi organized a dancing school Tuesday evening at Hamden, with a class of about twenty. It will continue twelve nights, on Tuesday and Thursday of each week, and all the latest and most popular round dances will be taught.

Our friend, Geo. W. McMullin, denies each and every allegation contained in last week’s Scotch Mountain correspondence in the Express, and says that four roads do not meet at any place he visits on Sunday, and secondly, that he does not go every Sunday evening.

About forty of the friends and neighbors of Mr. and Mrs. J.B.Mable, casually dropped in to see them last Friday evening, and presented them with a beautiful piano lamp and a solid oak center table, as a gentle reminder that it was the 25th anniversary of the marriage of Mr. John B. Mable and Miss Mary A. Davidson. It was altogether an informal gathering, and was entirely unexpected by Mr. and Mrs. Mable, but the inner man did not suffer, as the visitors had brought with them an elaborate lunch. Inside the warm and cozy rooms all was social, friendly and enjoyable, while outside the mercury went down and down until there was nowhere else to go, and we realized that it was the coldest night of the year.

Tax money has been coming in very freely during the week. The last day on which taxes will be received at one per cent., is next Monday, after which 5 per cent. Collection fee will be asked. The tax-roll calls for $11,800, including installments on four road machines, and it is not likely that any such sum of money will ever again be levied for taxes in a single year in the town of Hamden. This year’s tax rate is $20-16 per $1,000 and the contributing causes were the $20,000 unusual county tax for court house addition, bridges, etc., and in town, the expense of refunding, including more than $1,2000 of interest on the old bonds, which accrued after maturity and before they could be retired. With all these matters out of the way, it would seem that the Hamden tax-rate next year need not exceed $15.00 per $1,000. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

HAMDEN (Penciled Date 1914) ______The cobweb social, which was planned for last Thursday, was held on Friday evening instead, on the lawn of Mrs. John Gregory, at Hawley Station. The weather being pleasant, the attendance was larger than was expected. It was a social success as well as financial, clearing over $2.00 for the church building fund. The Christian Endeavor Society expect to have a lawn social the last week in August.

Mrs. Arthur Gray, who has been on the sick list, is convalescing.

M.S. Crawford, who has been confined to his bed for two weeks, is improving.

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The Excelsior Base Ball team, of Hamden, will play a friendly game of ball with their friends from Andes, on Saturday afternoon, August 1st at 2 o’clock in Borden’s pond. Admission free,

Miss Helen Rose gave a very enjoyable luncheon to her young lady friends at her home above the village on Saturday, July 18th, at which time she announced her engagement to Wayne F. Turner, the wedding to take place in September.

Miss Susie Armstrong, of Montrose, Pa., who has been visiting former friends in town, left Monday to visit up county relatives.

Willard Davis, of Binghamton, and Miss Eunice Terry, of New York, have been guests at H.G. Howland’s this week.

Miss Ella Parker, of Sidney, was a week end guest of Mrs. Jas. Colligan.

Born to Dr. and Mrs. M.D. McNaught Monday, July 27th a son.

Mr. and Mrs. H.G. Howland accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Irvng Fredenburg and daughters, of New York, composed an auto party that visited Oneonta Tuesday.

Miss Loretta Hulbert gave a party last week Friday to her lady friends, her engagement to Robert T. Kinch, of Middletown, being announced at that time. The wedding will take place in September. Thus two of our most popular young ladies will leave us this fall.

Miss Marjorie Murray, of Schenectady, spent several days last week with her brothers, in town.

Mrs. George Loose and daughters, of Pepacton, are visiting relative in town.

H.G. Howland took the family of C.L. Combes, of DeLancey, to Bovina in his car Sunday, to attend the funeral of their aunt, Mrs. Jane Maynard. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ HAMDEN (Editor’s note; misspellings are as copied from the article, No source, i.e. newspaper name shown.) Dan Calhoun has gone to Westfield to work in a hub factory.

Wm. Stewart, who lately sold his farm has bought Thomas Balantine’s farm, and Balantine has bought Wm.E.Combs farm below the village.

Mr. and Mrs. F. Jacobs of Oxford visited here last week.

Messrs. Howells have completed filling their ice houses today, and it has been lively here for the last week, they employing some twenty-five men and twelve teams.

News came by telegraph from California last week that Geo. Adam, Jr., died there of Scarlet fever. He went there some three years ago for this health. He was a very exemplary young man, and leaves a

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A “side show” took place in the Terry Clove school house last week. One of the pupils surprised the teacher with a pin when he was bent over; the teacher turned around and knocked him across the school house and gave him a black eye. The rest of the school “took a hand” in and put the teacher out of doors, and they have not school there at the present time.

The party at the Cottage Hotel last Friday night was a grand success, 47 numbers and a good time.

A little scene took place yesterday on the ice between two pugilistic fellows, one got a clip with the ice tongs and disables one of his hands and the other got his ears warmed up so it saved him the trouble to stop work to rub them.

The sheriff is here to-day with a jury of twelve men before J.I. Goodrich, conducting an examination in a lunacy case-that of Matilda Kelly of this town. Jan. 24. Frank. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++= Mrs. James A. Nichol and two daughters, of Hamden, were Delhi business callers Wednesday morning. (Editor’s note; misspellings are as copied from the article, No source, i.e. newspaper name shown.) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Editor’s note; misspellings are as copied from the article, No source, i.e. newspaper name shown.)

D.C.Ladd and wife, of Traer, Iowa, started for their home on Tuesday. Mrs. L. has been at Cabin Hill for months attending her father, John George, in his last illness. Mr. Ladd came about ten days ago. We were very much pleased to meet him. He is a prosperous farmer and a very pleasant gentleman. (Editors note; the sentences preceding the following remainder of the article are intelligible.)……nearly sixty years. His death resulted from a cancerous growth on his face. Though he suffered greatly during the past six months he awaited with resignation the time of his departure. Two sons and four daughters mourn his loss. W.R.Gray. April 7, 1890 Cabin Hill, N.Y.

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George. For more than fifty years he served as a ruling elder, and for almost sixty years he was prominently connected with Sabbath school work. He loved the house of God, and his life was one of faith; his treasure was in heaven; he has entered upon its enjoyment. W.R.G. (Editor’s note; misspellings are as copied from the article, No source, i.e. newspaper name shown.) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Editor’s note; misspellings are as copied from the article, No source, i.e. newspaper name shown.) No Date The Cabin Hill church has been severely afflicted by the death of many of its best members. William White who was nearly 90-the grandfather of Rev. J.W. Ballantine of Winfield, IA., his daughter Miss Jane B. White, Mrs. John Beckwith, a sister of Rev. D. Nicoll of Iowa, James Nicoll, a brother , Mrs. Akin, Mrs. Darling and Miss Little have all been called away by death. Although greatly weakened and without a pastor, the people are not discouraged but propose to keep up their services and settle a pastor. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ No Date given. (Editor’s note; misspellings are as copied from the article, No source, i.e. newspaper name shown.)

Mrs. Elizabeth N. Beckwith. Mrs. William N. Beckwith died on Monday, January 23, at her late residence near Cabin Hill, N.Y., Mrs. Elizabeth F. Beckwith, nee Nicholl, in her 66th year, of pneumonia. The deceased was born in Auchterarder, Scotland, May 10, 1827, was married to John Beckwith, January 1st 1857. Seven children were born of this union, four sons, and three daughters, all of whom, with the father, still survive. Owing to the dangerous illness of one of the daughters, by the order of the physician, no funeral service was held. Mrs. Beckwith has been a Christian since she was eight years old; at the time of her death she was a consistent member of the Cabin Hill U.P. church. The mourners mourn not like those who have no hope. It is fitting that we should say at the close of such a life “Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord.” ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date; 1913) (Editor’s note; misspellings are as copied from the article, No source, i.e. newspaper name shown.) ANDREW NICHOLL Andrew Nicoll died at his home in Tarkio, Iowa, June 26th. Mr. Nicoll was one of the best known and most highly respected citizens of Tarkio. Although he had been sick for a few weeks and it was evident that he was nearing his end, yet such an early departure was not anticipated. A few minutes before the end he had been talking with one of the members of the family. He then went to sleep, and it was supposed was resting quietly. But during this sleep the death messenger silently stole into the room and as silently took his departure. And although the member of the family in the room and the other who chatted in an adjoining room were unconscious of the change that had been wrought, the silent messenger had rocked Andrew Nicoll to sleep. Andrew Nicoll was born in Perthshire, in the lowlands of Scotland, July 24th 1832, and was one of ten children born to Andrew and Margaret George Nicoll. Both his father, William Nicoll, were farmers in Scotland. His mother, Margaret George, was the daughter of James George, the proprietor of a tavern or inn of Perthshire, and she was a neighbor of Andrew Carnegie who later became so famous as the steel king of America. In 1839, when he was a lad of seven years, he came with his parents to Delaware County, New York, where he received his education in the public schools and resided till he was twenty-five years of age. It is interesting to record that the journey across the Atlantic from Glasgow to New York was made in a sailing vessel, and required seven weeks and two days for its completion.

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In 1857 Mr. Nicoll went to Ogle County, Ill., where he engaged in farm work till 1863, when he moved to Cedar county, Iowa. There he laid the foundation of his fortune by purchasing his first eighty acres of land. He bought this from the Government and paid $1.25 per acre. In 1893 he bought his family to Tarkio in order to provide better educational facilities for his children, and he continue to reside in Tarkio until his death. Mr. Nicoll was twice married. In 1863 he wedded Isabella McGregor, of Delaware county, New York. To this marriage three children were born, namely; John A., who died October 28th, 1905, a physician of Clarence, Iowa, and Mrs. Margaret N. Whitnell, of Tarkio. Mrs. Isabella Nicoll died in 1870. In 1872 Mr. Nicoll was married tenancy Claney, who was born in Holmes County, Ohio. The children of this marriage are; William, a United Presbyterian missionary in the Punjab in India; Anna Belle, who died October 26th 1892 at the age of 18 years; George and Robert, of Tarkio, Mo., Charles of Chicago, the Inspector of the Scranton Correspondence college, and Homer, a physician in Chicago. Mr. Nicoll is survived by his wife, Mrs. Nancy Claney Nicoll, by seven children whose names have already been given, by fourteen grand-children, and by a brother, the Rev. David Nicoll, of Red Oak, Iowa, and four sisters; Mrs. John Russell, of Bovina New York; Mrs. Christine Imrie, of Red Oak, Iowa; Mrs. William Imrie of Napa, Cal., and Mrs. L.D. Boyd of Monmouth Ill. After moving to Tarkio Mr. Nicoll identified himself with the United Presbyterian Church, of which he was a faithful and consistent member at the time of his death. Before coming to Tarkio he was a member of the United Presbyterian Church of Clarence, Ia., and in this church he served as an elder for many years. Mr. Nicoll was a man of broad intelligence and a very thoughtful conversationalist. He was thoroughly indoctrinated, and delighted to speak of the deep things of God’s work. He was strong and independent in conviction. He was a public spirited citizen who stood for the same integrity in public life as in private, and a few years ago he exemplified this conviction through the efficient service which he rendered as Mayor of Tarkio. He was a friend of education, of religion,, of temperance, and of everything which was for the best interests of the community. In short, he belonged to that class of worthy citizen’s through who living the world has been enriched and made better. And it is a pleasure to record that his worthy efforts are being continued through his family, each member of which is walking in the ways of a godly father.-Tarkio Avalanche.

Andrew J. Nicoll, of this village is a nephew of deceased, several others in this vicinity also being relative of like degree.

_Mrs. Andrew Nicoll, who died at Clarence, Iowa, last Sabbath evening, will be buried this Thursday. The remains were brought East, and the services will be held at the old home, James Nicoll’s at 1p.m., Rev. James Bruce to preach the sermon. Interment in our village cemetery. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ No Date given. (Editor’s note; misspellings are as copied from the article, No source, i.e. newspaper name shown.)

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William Nicoll William Nicoll was born in Scotland, September 16, 1828; died at his home in Delhi, N.Y. on February 28, 1911, aged eighty-two years, five months, and twelve days. He came with his parents; Andrew and Margaret Nicoll to America in September, 1839. The family consisted of ten children, six of whom survive; Andrew Nicoll, of Tarkio, Mo., Rev. David Nicoll, Mrs. John D. Imrie and Mrs. Leslie Boyd, of Red Oak, Iowa; Mrs. William Imrle of Napa City, Cal., and Mrs. John G. Russell, of Bovina Center, N.Y. One brother, James Nicoll, of Andes, and two sister; Mrs. John Beckwith, of Andes, and Mrs. Allen Elijah, of Clarence, Iowa are dead.

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Their passage from Scotland to Castle Garden, New York, required six weeks and Mr. Nicoll, in company with some friends, walked most of the way from Kingston to Andes. The same journey can now be accomplished in six days. The family settled in the town of Andes, on the farm in Wolf Hollow, which is now owned by Miss Elizabeth Clapperton. William=m, with his own hands, chopped the timber from more than fifty acres of this farm. On March 8th, 1855 he married Elizabeth Garrick, daughter of William and Elizabeth Garrick, of Andes, N.Y., who survives him. To them were born nine children; Andrew J. Nicoll, of Delhi, N Y., William K. Nicoll of DeLancey, N.Y.; Mrs. William M. Aitken, Mrs. George S. Mable and Mrs. Homer S. Covert, of Delhi, and David A. and May K. Nicoll, who are occupying the home farm, with their mother, on Scotch Mountain, Delhi, N.Y. Mrs. Henry Little of Anders N.Y., died on December 28, 1872, at eight years of age. Mr. Nicoll occupied the farm in Wolf Hollow, with his brother, James until 1865 when he spent the summer in Iowa, but instead of moving his family West, as he had partially planned, he returned and in the fall of1865 bought the home farm on which he died, of George Wight, who then moved to Hamden. Mr. Nicoll has been one of our best and most respected citizen. A kind father, a good neighbor, an industrious and prosperous farmer, one who always took the keenest interest in everything that pertains to the good of the home, the church and the community. His last visit to Delhi, as he often remarked since, was to help to vote out the liquor traffic. For forty-two years he has been an active member of the Session of the Cabin Hill United Presbyterian church, taking part in their deliberations up to the time of his death. On the Friday before his death he took a cold which resulted in a slight congestion of one lung. His physician, Dr. Goodrich found him much better on Saturday, but on Sabbath he began to grow weaker and continued to fall until on Tuesday evening, February 28th, with all of his surviving family around him, he went to be with that Savior, whom he has loved so much and served so faithfully. The funeral was conducted by his pastor, Rev. E.H. Thompson, as his late residence, on Friday, March 3rs, 1911, at 11 o’clock a.m. Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord, they do rest from their labors and their works do follow them.” ______- He was ordained as a Ruling Elder in the Cabin Hill church December 3rd, 1869, and had therefore borne the vessels of the house of the Lord for over forty years. He was a member of the assembly of the United Presbyterian church at Tarkio, Mo., in May 1903. As a member of the church he was, in the days of his strength, the very personification of faithfulness. On Sabbath he did not so much regard the heat or the storm as the invitation. “Come and let us go up to the house of the Lord.” Few men take such intense interest in the work of the Kingdom of Christ. As an elder he was a valued counselor, always seeing those things that make for prosperity and peace. Mr. Nicoll was an earnest Christian, a faithful elder, a wise counselor, a kind neighbor, an incorruptible citizen, an affectionate husband, and a tender father. He lived in quietness and peace more than the full measure of years allotted to man. For many months that had been a rapid decline in the physical energies, and the worn out body readily yielded to an attack of pneumonia. Like the Patriarchs of old, his family was all gathered about him, and he quietly passed away; “Like one who wraps the drapery of his couch about him, and lies down to pleasant dreams.” E.H.T. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ No Date given. (Editor’s note; misspellings are as copied from the article, No source, i.e. newspaper name shown. Based on following article suspect year to be 1913.) Shaffer-Betsinger Lena M Shaffer, daughter of Mrs. Ray Howland, of DeLancey and Clarence L. Betsinger, of Hamden were married at the M.E. parsonage at Walton Wednesday evening, April 9, by Rev. Dr. I.M. Foster.

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They were attended by the groom’s sister, Miss Ella M. Betsinger and Robert E. Bryden, of Hamden. The bride wore a becoming champagne tailored suit with hat to match, while Miss Betsinger was gowned in brown foulard. Mr. and Mrs. Betsinger will begin housekeeping at once in DeLancey village where Mr. Betsinger has a position with the McDermotts. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date 1913 given.) (Editor’s note; misspellings are as copied from the article, No source, i.e. newspaper name shown.)

BETSINGER-BRYDEN Miss Ella M. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. Betsinger, of Hamden, and Robert E. Bryden were married at the M.E. parsonage, Walton, by Rev. I.M. Foster, Wed., June 3rd. They were attended by the bride’s brother and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Betsinger, newlyweds of a few weeks. The bride was becomingly attired in a tailored suit of dark blue serge, while Mrs. Betsinger wore a tailored gown of champagne color. After the marriage the newly wedded pair were given a lively shower of confetti and departed on the 2:45 p.m. train for Earlville, for a short visit with friends of the groom. Upon their return they will reside in Hamden where Mrs. Bryden holds a position as operator in the Farmer’s Exchange telephone office. Congratulations and best wishes for their many friends are extended. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date September 11, 1907) (Editor’s note; misspellings are as copied from the article, No source, i.e. newspaper name shown.) LULL-Bagley. A QUIET WEDDING TOOK PLACE AT THE HOME OF Mr. and Mrs. Arthur E. Bagley, Townsend street, Wednesday evening, when their daughter, Miss Florence, was married to Charles Lull of Delhi. The guests were confined to the immediate families. The ceremony was performed by Rev. L.F. Tucker, after which refreshments were served. Mr. and Mrs. Lull left on the night train for Ellensburgh, Wash., where they will make their home. Mr. Lull will take up farming. Miss Bagley has been a successful teacher for a number of years and is one of Walton’s most estimable young ladies. The both leave many friends who unite in wishing them a long and happy life. The out of town guests present at the Lull-Bagley wedding were Mrs. Wilson of Ellenburg, Wash., Mr. and Mrs. C.F. Lull of Delhi, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Lull and daughters, Misses Elizabeth, Grace and Margaret, also of Delhi, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bagley of DeLancey. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Editor’s note; misspellings are as copied from the article, No source, i.e. newspaper name shown.) MARRIED McDONALD-ROBINSON A very pretty wedding took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John B. McDonald, in the town of Hamden, N.Y. Tuesday evening Feb. 4, 1913. When their daughter, Miss Shirley Grace, was united in marriage with Joseph Burton Robinson, of Walton. Miss Shirley Beagle played the wedding march, while the couples took their places under an arch of evergreens, where Rev. Foster, of the Methodist church of Walton, made them one. The bride was dressed in a beautiful white whip cord silk gown trimmed with crystal bugle fringe, and carried a bouquet of white carnations. The bride’s sister, Miss Olive McDonald, was Bridesmaid and Floyd McDonald best man. The bridesmaid wore a gown of pale blue serge and carrying white carnations.

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After receiving congratulations the wedding party and guests retired to the dining rooms, which was decorated with evergreens, and lighted with birthday candles, it being the bride’s mother’s birthday, were a wedding supper was served. The bride is a highly esteemed young lady of Hamden, and her friends unite in wishing her much happiness during her future years with Mr. Robinson who recently returned from Arizona. The presents were numerous ad useful, among them fifty dollars from the bride’s parents. Mr. and Mrs. Robinson started early Wednesday morning on a wedding trip, expecting to be gone some time, visiting Binghamton, Oxford, and other places. Miss Olive McDonald accompanied them to Walton, where she is a member of the Walton High School Training Class. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date 1913 given.) (Editor’s note; misspellings are as copied from the article, No source, i.e. newspaper name shown.) SPRAGUE-CHASE Joseph H. Sprague of East Brook and Miss Ethel Pearl Chase, two well known Walton young people, were married Monday night at the United Presbyterian parsonage by Rev. G.M. McKnight, succeeding in getting the better of some of their friends who had expected the ceremony would take place Tuesday evening and were laying their plans accordingly. Miss Chase was given a variety shower at her home on St. John Street Monday evening by members of the Mystic Embroidery Club, of which she was a member. After the guests had departed the bride and groom repaired to the United to the United Presbyterian parsonage, where Rev. G.M. McKnight was waiting and performed the ceremony soon after midnight. The couple were accompanied by Miss Carolyn Chase, a sister of the bride and by Miss Avis Sprague, a sister of the groom. Mr. and Mrs. Sprague left Tuesday morning for Otego for a short wedding trip, after which they well be at home at the Sprague farm, East Brook. Mr. Sprague is a son of Mr. and Mrs. E.C. Sprague of East Brook, and his bride a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Chase, and a well known and popular Walton girl. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ MAY BRIDE AT HAMDEN From our Regular Cor. (Penciled Date May. 1914)

Edna, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M.O. Hanlon of Hamden, and Clyde Schemerhorn of Davenport stole a march on their friends and were quietly married at the Presbyterian parsonage Saturday morning at 6:45, the ring service being spoken by the bride’s pastor, Rev. H.E. Kilmer. The bridal party were accompanied by Alex. Little, the bride’s brother-inn-law, and Miss Loretta M. Hulbert. The bride was becomingly gowned in a dark blue tailored suit. The newly-weds left on the Utica Flyer for a brief trip. The bride is one of Hamden’s most popular and estimable young ladies and hearty good wishes of a host of friends are extended. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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A quiet wedding took place at the pleasant home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Cameron, Scotch Mountain, Tuesday morning at eleven o’clock. The bride was their youngest daughter, Miss Ella A. and the groom, Henry McDougal of Basin Clove. The wedding was private, none but the immediate families of the bride and groom being present. The ceremony was performed at 11 o’clock by Rev. J. H. Turnbull of the Hamden Presbyterian church. Miss Cameron were a beautifully gown of pale blue cashmere,. Her going away gown was of blue ladies cloth. During the evening the bridal pair were serenaded by a party of their friends. They were invited in and refreshments served. They left Wednesday for New York city and other points. The bridal gifts were numerous and valuable. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date, 1913) HYMENEAL The wedding of Miss Martha Marion Duffin of New York and Otis Terry of Hamden occurred on Wednesday evening November 26, in St. Ann’s Episcopal church, Brooklyn. The Rev. Colin Campbell Walker officiated. The bride was given away by her father. There were four hundred guests present at the church. The bridal procession marched to the altar to the strain of Mendelson’s wedding march. After the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride’s parents, St. George Building, Beekman and Cliff streets, New York city. The St. George Building is considered a historical spot. When the old St. George church stood there the well known author, Washington Irvine was christened there, Before the church was built, and during the revolutionary war, it was held by the British as a prison for the American soldiers. Two hundred and fifty guests were present at the reception. Many beautiful gifts were received among which were cut glass, hand painted china and silver. The bride wore a dress of an embroidered silk net rode over a white satin. The satin was draped on the left side and caught up in front with orange blossoms. She wore a veil with a wreath of orange blossoms and carried a bouquet of white roses. Her bridesmaid wore a white silk dress, over which a tunic of blue chiffon. She carried a bouquet of white chrysanthemums and autumn leaves. Miss Lillian Fogerty and Edward Rega acted as bridesmaid and best man while Miss Cassy Duffy was flower girl. Mr. Terry is the second son of Mr. and Mrs. James M. Terry at Hamden, a promising young farmer man a general favorite among his acquaintances. After a short trip they will reside in Hamden where they will be at home to their friends after December 15. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Editor’s note; No Date given. Misspellings are as copied from the article, No source, i.e. newspaper name shown.) UNCOMMERCIAL TRAVELERS.

Ainsley Twins’ Wanderlust of no Material Advantage to the Railroads From our Hamden Cor. Clifford Ainsley, an adventuresome lad of 17 years, whose home is in the State of Washington, decided to visit relatives in the east, and left home without the knowledge or consent of his parents about six weeks age, arriving at the home of his grandparents in Delhi last week. The entire trip as far as Syracuse was made by riding on the top and underneath the cars, undergoing many hardships and strange and amusing experiences as well, being submitted to several arrests while enroute and being relieved of what little money he possessed by unknown persons. He is at present visiting his uncle, William Thompson of this village. Later news tell us Clifton Ainsley, the twin brother of Clifford Ainsley, of Seattle, Wash., arrived in town on Thursday of last week, after deadheading his way. The young lad had similar experience that his brother had while coming east, being robbed of his gold watch, etc. The boys are now both visiting relatives in this town, they being grand children of Mr. and Mrs. Thompson of Platner Brook. The journey here covered a period of eight weeks. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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Alton Reporter, Sat. (Editor’s note; No further printed information given, 1897 is penciled in the text. Also printed is “Last account is gone to Virginia”)

REV. M.C. HAMBLY DEPOSED. FOUND GUILTY OBY THE Presbytery of Hudson

Great Feeling over the case—Mr. Hambly Has Many Friends Who Declare He is Unjustly Accused.

A judicial commission of the Presbytery of Hudson has been in session in Monticelo, adjudicating charges against the Rev. Milton C. Hambly, stated supply of the church of White Lake. The full story respecting the first charge cannot be here be told. Suffice it to say the Mr. Hambly came to this country from Canada in the summer of 1892 as a student catechist suspended by Orangeville Presbytery, of Canada, for the confessed sins of intemperance, profanity and dishonesty. This fact he purposely wholly suppressed, and created the impression that he was alieentiate in good and regular standing. He permitted himself to be called to the church at Hamden in Otsego Presbytery. In October, 1892, that presbytery met to ordain and install him. To their surprise they discovered that he had not been licensed. As they had no suspicion of his moral character they reluctantly licensed, ordained and installed him. Some months later they heard reports regarding his Canadian standing, and appointed a committee of investigation. The course of this investigation need not be followed. Suffice it to say, they did not put Mr. Hambly on trial, but contented themselves with removing the Canadian censure and personal reprimand. In 1894 he entered the Presbytery of Hudson on regular certificate from the Presbytery of Otsego. The main purpose of this charge in this case was to show that the offenses now preferred against him were simply such as were confessed by him at the very threshold of his ministry, and that from the beginning he has been an immoral person. The commission reached the unanimous conclusion that all the charges were amply sustained by the evidence. The accused was given abundant opportunity for defense, the commission even furnishing him for two days a conveyance to bring in his witnesses. And yet aside from himself and affidavits from two absent witnesses, only three persons appeared to testify in his behalf. These witnesses were apparently produced for the purpose of discrediting the witnesses for the prosecution rather than for that of disproving their testimony. The witnesses for the prosecution were respectable both as to numbers and character. They included the rector of the Episcopal church of Monticello, the clerk and the treasurer of Sulivan county, three physician, several lawyers, an elder of the White Lake church and others. The commission being unanimous in their convictions that offences so grave demanded a censure commensurate thereto decided that Mr. Hambly should be deposed from the ministry and suspended from the privileges of church membership. The censure will be formerly inflicted by the Presbytery at its next meeting. In the meantime the commission enjoined Mr. Hambly not to exercise the ministry in the interval, and enjoined the session of White Lake church against receiving his ministration. Such is a brief but accurate statement of this unhappy case. It is a matter of gratification to the commission that all its members were in constant attendance at all its sessions, and that all its findings were absolutely unanimous. Much of the thoroughness of the investigation is due to the labor of Rev. T.B. Thomas, upon whom the Presbytery laid the burden of the prosecution and by whom the case was prepared.- Middletown Times. The New York World of Saturday says in an article on the case; “ Three or four women from the white Lake neighborhood testified that Mr. Hambly had insulted them. “Miss Cross, sister-in-law of Dr. Paine, of Bethel village, made startling charges against the minister. Mr. Hambly tried to impeach her testimony..

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“Charles A. Smith of Monticello testified to having seen Mr. Hambly intoxicated in the Mansion House stables. This feature of the case was not fought with the bitterness which grew out of the charges of unseemly conduct. Other witnesses testified to similar occasions when Mr. Hambly was under the influence of liquor. “ The court declared Mr. Hambly unfit for ministerial duties and ordered that he ‘be deposed from the ministry and suspended from the church until repentant”. “Many citizens and members of Mr. Hambly’s church openly declared that he had been unjustly treated. “In evidence they will give the deposed pastor a reception and benefit next Friday at White Lake.” Mr. Hambly was at Hamden several years, and while there noting could be said of his conduct unbecoming a minister. He has many friends in this vicinity who are sorry to hear of his present trouble. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Editor’s note; No Date given. Misspellings are as copied from the article, No source, i.e. newspaper name shown.)

Cabin Hill Rev. W.R. Gray preached his farewell sermon April 24th and declared he pulpit vacant. A faithful pastor, a sincere and kind friend has left and fortunate will people be, where his lot is cast, to minister in hold things. Mrs. Alex Garrick has returned to Faulkton, Dakota, having spent three months in Delaware county. Anna George is teaching the school. We understood she had abandoned the idea, but she is to be found in the accustomed place. The collector has the school bill in his hands for collection. Miss Janette Clapperton, after a long and severe illness, died Monday morning, May 2. A dutiful daughter, an affectionate and loving sister, a kind and obliging neighbor has been taken from our midst. None will miss her more than an aged father and mother, to whose wants she has so faithfully and cheerfully ministered these many years. The funeral services were held on Wednesday at the residence of her brother, Andrew Clapperton. Not lost but gone before”

Regarding a pastor. Changes are constantly taking place. Sometimes we read or hear of them without a sober thought, but when they take place in our midst, ash, that is a different thing altogether. In the summer of ’87 Cabin Hill U.P. Church was without a settled pastor. Mr. Gray came to supply, and after due deliberation, the people decided to give him a call, as they perceived that he was no ordinary man. As he had not completed his studies at the Theological Seminary, they waited until he had done so. He returned to the following spring and commenced his labors as pastor. As far as health and circumstances permitted, he performed faithfully pastoral duties and was a true and exemplary minister of the gospel. The handoff affliction rested heavily upon him. Long illness and death of a most noble, worthy and beloved wife were peculiarly trying and severe, but he has been sustained in the midst of it by a kind Heavenly Father. A bright promising boy is still spared to comfort him. Sabbath, April 24, ’92 being the anniversary of his four years labor as pastor, he preached his farewell sermon, and by order of Presbytery, declared the pulpit vacant. Who could listen to the sermon based on the words found in 1 Peter iv vii. “And above all things, have fervent charity among yourselves,”etc., and go away feeling anything but love to all of Christ’s followers. It was with feelings of deep regret on the part of pastor and people that it was necessary for the separation to take place. He carefully and earnestly sowed the seed of Diving truth, which, we trust, will bear an abundant harvest. And may God’s richest blessing rest upon him wherever he is called to labor, and at last hear that we come “Well done thou good and faithful servant” Cabin Hill, N.Y. May 6, 1892

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++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ No Date given 32 Century Farms Listed In County Information Desired Relative to Others Which Can Qualify for Recognition. Century farms, those which have been owned by members of one family for one hundred years or longer, are being listed by the Reporter in co-operation with the New York State Agricultural Society. The society plans at each of its annual dinners in Albany to give recognition to the owners of some of the century farms. This year the banquet will be held on January 20. Century farm questionnaires may be obtained from the Reporter by request. To date the Reporter has been informed of thirty-two farms in Delaware county which meet the requirements of being listed as century farms. Doubtless there are a number of others and those having knowledge of such other century farms are urged to inform the Reporter, giving a brief description of the ownership and any facts of interest about the places. The thirty-two farms listed by the Reporter, to whom the owners of which questionnaire forms have been sent, are as follows; Scott homestead, in Fall Clove, town of Andes, owned by three generations of Scotts, since 1823; owned by James B. Scott. The John A Sharpe farm in the towns of Stamford and Kortright, between South Kortright and Hobart, has been I the family since 1792. Austin Gifford farm in Masonville, 1812. J.A. Brownell farm, Kortright, in the family since 1806. Monroe farm, on the state road near Andes, owned by John D. Monroe, 1825. Honeywell farm, Kerr’s creek, Walton, owned by Joseph Honeywell, over 100 years. Hastings homestead in Bovina, owned by Mr. and Mrs. James Barnhart, 1797. Launt farm, located in Launt hollow, Hamden, now owned by A.B. Launt, 1832. Munn farm, on roaring brook, town of Franklin, near Treadwell, owned by Harry G. Munn, 1822. Bostwick farm, in the town of Delhi, near Delancey, now owned by Assemblyman E. Ogden Bush, 1836. Cowan farm, at New Kingston, town of Middletown, owned by A. Cowan and in the Cowan family since 1825. Little farm, in Fall Clove, town of Andes, owned by Mrs. Jane Little, who represents the fourth generation of the descendants of John and Catherine Darling, who settled there over a hundred years ago. Thomas farm at Harvard, owned by Mrs. Bessie Thomas Malloch, sometime prior to 1794. Mrs. L.E. Northrup’s farm situated in Cole’s Clove below the junction of Basin and Terry Cloves, between Delancey and Pepacton, over 100 years in the family. The Ballard homestead at Vega, now owned by John F. Ballard, has been in the Ballard family since 1794, a period of 142 years. John Burns farm at the head of the Little Delaware in Bovina, settled in 1802 by Moses Burns; four generations. John W. Hewitt farm in Bovina, purchased by Thomas Hamilton in 1819. John W. Hewitt represents the fourth generation. Kelso farm at West Kortright, owned by Mrs. J. Harry Kelso, bought and settled in 1827 by Seth Kelso. Biggar farm, in lower Bovina, owned by Donald Biggar, fourth generation. Bought by Walter Biggar in 1832. John P. Blakely farm of 300 acres, in Kortright, in family since 1808, or 128 years. McClintock farm at East Meredith, owned by W.E.McClintock, third generation. In possession of family since 1829. The J.J. Thomas farm, near Bloomville, in the town of Stamford. Settled by John B. Thomas in 1817; third generation.

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Pease homestead at Spring Valley, Delhi, owned and occupied by three generations of the Pease family. Present owner, Jerome A. Pease. Settled in 1828. Robert North farm in Walton came into possession of the North family in 1785. Present owner, Arthur W. North. MacGillivrae homestead, located about a mile from Bloomville on the back read to Hobart. Settled in 1805 by Daniel MacGillivrae and now owned by James H. Davidson of the fourth generation. Brock farm on Brock Mountain, near Roscoe, was settled in 1818 and is now owned by Donald and William Brock of the third generation. John E. Briggs farm on Beebe hiss, Deposit, now owned by John E. Briggs, was settled in 1831. The “Stone House” farm in Bovina, which is at present occupied by Ray Thomson, was settled about 1800 by James Thomson. The Lamb farm about two miles from Bloomville and on the opposite side of the river in the town of Stamford, has been in the family since 1784. It is now occupied by Lamb Nichols. The Merton Davis farm on Beech hill, town of Masonville, and now owned by Clyde Davis, was first purchased in 1828. The Webb Seely farm of 150 acres, located on ;the Northfield road about four miles from Walton, has been in the family for over a hundred years. Henry Pierce now occupies the farm on Platner brook in the town of Delhi, which has been in the same family for over 100 years. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Editor’s note; No Date given. Misspellings are as copied from the article, No source, i.e. newspaper name shown.) SOME DELANCEY HISTORY. Razing of Old Depot Calls to Mind Some Interesting Facts. From our Regular Cor. The demolition of the old depot at DeLancey recalls to mind the manner of its building. The railroad, then the New York & Oswego Midland, was completed to Delhi in January, 1872, and soon after a reglar train service was established between Delhi and New Berlin. No trains were run south from Walton until a year later. No trains stopped at DeLancey until some time. In July, when as the result of a vehement protest made by the people of that vicinity, a “flag” was set up and trains were ordered to stop on signal to take on passengers. But it was a matter of almost daily occurrence that trains passed without stopping when the flag was up and passengers waiting. No building nor any shelter of any kind or description was set up for the convenience of travelers. This condition of affairs continued until late in the fall, when through the good offices of Dr. Henry E. Bartlett of Walton, then a director in the railroad company, an agreement was reached whereby upon the erection by the citizens of DeLancey of a suitable building upon a site to be selected by the company and all to be conveyed to the company, the latter agreed to establish and conduct a regular freight and ticket office provided the citizens would pay the agent’s salary. This was the treatment accorded the citizens of a town which had contributed $100,000 toward the construction of the railroad more than the road cost within the boundaries of the town. However, as not better terms could be made, the site was purchased, the building erected and an agent installed in January, 1873, and all was paid for by the following nine men who were the most representative and substantial citizens of DeLancey: E. J. Combers, Henry Holmes, Edward Bagley, H.M. Seaman, Robert Murray, P.B. Pettis, Thomas Williams, M.B. Williams and W. E. Stott. The latter was appointed station agent and his salary was paid for 18 months by the same men above named. Stott was doing a general merchandise business in a building on the site of the store now occupied by Edward Walker. He was postmaster, express agent and a justice of the peace, and everything went swimmingly until the summer of 1874 when he was arrested on a charge of forgery, convicted and sent to Auburn prison. His business was bankrupt and was closed up by a receiver. Williams & Son, doing the largest mercantile business in the town, went bankrupt at the same time, and shortly afterward the N.Y. & Oswego

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Midland R.R. Co. also became insolvent, passed into the hands of receivers, for a period of two months no trains were run on the Delhi branch. All this the undoubted result of the panic of 1873. During the ensuing three or four years there was practically no business done at DeLancey, no agent was employed in the railroad station and no freight, express or ticket business conducted, but the old building had always been kept open and a paid caretaker employed to keep it in proper condition for the comfort and convenience of the many persons who have taken the train there. Now it is being razed and carted away to make place for the new building which increased and increasing business has made necessary. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Penciled Date June 10 1935 HAMDEN MR. AND Mrs. Milton Hillier of Binghamton were in town over Sunday. Flag day witnessed the following activities of interest in the village; The chambers Hollow school and the lower grades in the village school enjoyed a picnic at Wilber Park, Oneonta. The upper grades in the village school motored to Gilbert Lake. Mr. and Mrs. Cope and family moved to Oneonta. Supervisor R.W. Secord motored to Albany. On Tuesday the Ladies’ Aid Society and the Missionary Society met with Miss Elizabeth Nichol. Mrs. James Hall of Cooperstown, president of the Otsego Presbyterial, was a visitor, also Mrs. Wm. King and Mrs. Hector Cowan of Hobart and Mrs. Frank Thomson of Delhi. On Tuesday evening members of the Guild gave a shower for Mrs. Arney Benedict. Rev. David A. Craig was in Oneonta on Wednesday attending a special meeting of the Presbytery of Otsego. Harriet Miller of New York city is spending a few weeks in town visiting her mother, Mrs. Mildred Miller. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (No Date given) HAMDEN AND DELANCEY.

Arthur Bagley of Walton was in town Wednesday.

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (No date given) ENTERTAINMENT IN HAMDEN Miller’s Hippodrome, in Hamden, is providing moving pictures every Wednesday and Saturday evenings, at 8:30 o’clock-four reels of approved films each evening. This (Saturday) evening the program will include “The Pitfall” in two reels; “The Runaway:” “The trunk of an artist singer.” ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ( No Date given)

THE REDMOND RE-UNION AT HAMDEN The fifth annual reunion of the Redmond family was held at the home of James Bryden, Wednesday, August 12th, at Chambers Hollow, Hamden and was a very enjoyable affair. Nearly seventy were present, among them W.B. Smith and family, of Bovina; James Laing and family, of Meridale; Mr. and Mrs. K.L. Marx, of Andes; Earl Fisk and family and Mrs. A.W. Tuttle, of Lake Delaware; E.B. Redmond, of Erie; Mrs. Elmer Aitkens and family, of Downsville; Mr. and Mrs. George Redmond, of Fall Clove; Augusta Redmond, of Brock Hollow Mr. and Mrs. R.E. Bryden and Miss Alberta Betsinger; of Hamden; Mr. and Mrs. John Elliott and Charles Gemmel and family, of Delhi, and Frank Elliott and family, of Glenburnie. The entire company were seated at two long tables, prettily

39 decorated, underneath a canopy on the lawn, and served with a bountiful dinner, after which photographer Kinch, from Walton, arrived and photographed the group. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Miss Edith Combes visited friends in Port Jervis during the week. Born at Hamden, March 31, to Mr. and Mrs. H.G.Howland ,a son. J.B. Cady went to Cornwall, Thursday, to attend the funeral of his father. Harry Cole has returned from Parksville and is employed at Emil Ruff’s. Miss Anna Beckwith has been visiting Andes and Cabin Hill friends during the week. Rev.A.M. Milligan attended the meeting of Delaware Presbytery at Bovina Wednesday. W.H. Coe came from Oneonta Wednesday and is occupying the house of Elizabeth Hammond in DeLancey. Wesley F. Terry returned Wednesday from Nebraska where he had spent the winter with his son, Thos.L. Terry. Mrs. Deborah A. Dexter, a former resident of Covert Hollow, DeLancey an East Delhi is visiting at Ray Howland’s. C.R. Pettis visited his parents from Monday night until Wednesday, when he returned to his employment at Ithaca. J.E. Dibble removed last week from Laurens, Otsego county to the Stevens farm in Covert Hollow which he has leased of T. S. Brand. The directors of the Hamden co-operative Creamery have contracted their butter for the ensuing six months to Ferensen & Crawford, at one-half cent per pound less than the highest creamery quotation, delivered from the creamery platform. (Editors note, penciled date, April 10, 1902.) Peter P. died Thursday morning at his residence in Launt Hollow, of heart failure resulting from the grippe. He was about 80 years of age and a brother of the late Dr. John Calhoun of Delhi.. Funeral services will be held tomorrow, Sunday, at eleven o’clock at the Presbyterian church. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date; Aug. 15, 1914) HAMDEN NEWS

The game of ball last Saturday between the Excelsior base ball team and West Delhi was very interesting and resulted in a score of 13 to 11 in favor of the home team. The Excelsior’s have received their new suits and will initiate them next Thursday in the game with Downsville. The suits are fine. Now watch them play ball and live up to their name, Excelsior. The game will take place at Downsville at 2 o’clock. Interest now centers on Young Men’s Day for next Sunday, August 16th. If the church is not filled to its capacity it will not be the young mens fault. They hope to reach or surpass the 200 mark and give souvenirs to all. The young child of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Delameter, which was born March 19th, died on Thursday night after an illness of about four weeks. It was named Andrew John and is the second of the cradle roll to die during the year. The funeral services were held on Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the house. Rev. Kilmer spoke on the text, “He shall gather the lambs with his arms and carry them in his bosom.” A quartette consisting of Mrs. Jacob Trylone, Mrs. Anna Moore, Mrs. Clyde Schermerhorn and Harry Moore, sang “Jewels,” “Nearer My God to Thee” and “Voices of Loved Ones.” The pall bearers were Mildred McNair, Alice Fredenberg, Annis Hume and Mabel Snyder, and the flower girls were Melita Trylone, Gladys Gray, Ruth Fredenberg, Edith Liddle, Margaret and Lillian McNair. They were all dressed in white and the simplicity and appropriateness was very impressive as the exceptionally large procession proceeded to the grave. The neighborhood showed their sympathy by their attendance and floral offerings.

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It was decided to change the date for the Sunday School picnic from the 20th Wednesday the 19th. It will be held in the pine grove of James Chambers near Hawley station and promises to be a real picnic as can be judged by the following committees which have it in charge; Committees on Sunday School Picnic. Committee on Selection of Grounds- Perry Launt, Harry Moore, Terry Hulbert. Committee on preparing the grounds-W.E. Butler, Alex. Nichol, Harry Moore, Perry Launt and Excelsior S.Class On dinner- Mrs. Jacob Trylone, Mrs. J. Davidson, Mrs. Anna Moore, Mrs. A. B. Launt and Mrs. John McFarland. Committee on Serving Dinner- All the teachers. Transportation- Harvey Hoag, Alex. Nichol, A.B. Launt, John Salton, Andrew Calhoun, Riley Beach. Sports for men- Jacob Trylone, M. S. Crawford, H.G. Howland, John McFarland, A.B. Launt, and Jas. Colgan. Sports for women- Mrs. Geo. McNair, Mrs. Robert Crawford, Mrs. Clyde Schermerhorn, Mrs. A.J. Liddle. Sports for girls-Miss Loretta Hulbert and Mrs. M.S. Crawford’s S.S. Class. Sports for boys- The Boy Scouts. Base Ball-The Excelsior S.S. Class Music-Robert Crawford, Geo. McNair, Geo. Brainard, A.J. Liddle. Swings and hammocks-W.R.Buteter, Perry Launt, Wm. Mallory, Robert Lee, Clinton Belcher. Farmers Conference-John McDowel, John Gregory, James Nichol, W.M. Moore, Samuel Hamilton, Wm. Aitkens. The following is the provisional program;

10:30 to 11 – Band Concert. 11 to 12 – Farmers’ conference; Girl’s sports. 12-1 Picnic Dinner. 1 to 2 – Sports for men, Women and Boys. 2 to 3- Base ball game 3 to 3:30 – Band Concert. Efforts are being made to have a band for the occasion. At the Farmers’ Conference two papers will be read on “Alfalfa Growing,” to be followed by discussions, till dinner is announced. Those interested in this subject are especially invited. It is the plan of those in charge to have something to interest each one, old or young. In case of inclement weather preventing the picnic being held on that date, it will be held the following day. All will try to make it a picnic that will be always pleasantly remembered. A number of the Hamden people attended the Bible Conference at DeLancey, Sunday evening. Mr. T. LeRoy Muir, secretary of Delhi Y.M.C.A., and Mr. Haliday Woods will be the speakers on Young Men’s Day, observed next Sunday by the Presbyterian church and Sunday School. Agnes Coats is visiting at Leslie Barker’s and other friends in this vicinity. John Eckler returned to his home in Central Islip, L.I. on Tuesday, after visiting his uncle, Alex. Launt and other relatives the past week. Pet Stevens and family moved on Tuesday from Covert Hollow to James Launt’s farm, above DeLancey. Mrs. Robert Pangburn and children are spending a few days at J.C. Wilson’s. Helen MacFarlane accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Harold Lamb to Harrisburg, Pl, on Saturday, to be their guest for a few weeks. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date Feb 1911) HENRY DUNNE Henry Dunne died at this home at East Walton Saturday night at 11 o’clock of heart failure following an attack of pneumonia. His age was 64 years.

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Mr. Dunne was taken about two weeks before his death with broncho pneumonia, but he had passed the acute stage of the disease and was thought to be on the road to recovery and was able to sit up a little. Saturday night he was sitting in his chair when his daughter, Miss Ada Dunne, noticed him slipping down. She tried to pull him back in to the chair but he continued to slip to the floor and expired without a struggle in a few minutes. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (No Date given)

Mrs. Herbert W. White. As we have noted Mrs. White has been very sick for some time from blood poisoning. She had at one time improved but the disease kept on with its fatal work. Mrs. White was at Walton with her sister and under the care of Dr. Morrow, where she died on Sabbath at the age of 34 years. On Tuesday her remains were brought to Delhi and the funeral services were held at 1;30 in the M.E. church. In the absence of the pastor Rev. F.H. Seeley officiated and there was a large attendance. Mrs. White was a native of Walton, her maiden name being Lizzie Bond and she was married eight years ago. She has since resided here and been an earnest, devoted member of the M.E. church, a good helpmeet and esteemed by numerous friends. Mr. White was attacked by pneumonia after her death and was unable to attend the funeral services. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (No Date given) Smith St. John Smith St. John died Thursday morning, Feb. 5, at his farm up East Brook. Mr. St. John had been ill about three weeks with a complication of diseases. The funeral service will be held Saturday, conducted by Rev. Boyd White, pastor of the Church of the Covenanters, of which Mr. St. John was an elder. Mr. St. John was 75 years of age. His wife died several years ago. One son, Walter survives.

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date 1919) DEATH OF DR. CLARK Walton Veterinarian Passed Away Suddenly Thursday. Dr. David W. Clark, the well-known Walton veterinarian, died very suddenly at his home on Liberty street Thursday morning, May 29. Dr. Clark had been a sufferer for some time with heart trouble. Wednesday he had a very busy day and had made several long calls; Thursday morning about 6 o’clock while he was still in bed a telephone call came and Dr. Clark told Mildred Smith, who works there, that he would go to the place after breakfast. About 7 o’clock Mrs. Clark when into the doctor’s room to call him for breakfast. She saw at once that something was wrong and called Dr. W.R. Gladstone. The physician found that death had come instantly from heart failure. Dr. Clark was 34 years of age. He was a graduate of the Walton high school and the Cornell veterinary college. He has been located in Walton six years and had built up a large practice as he was recognized as a skilled veterinarian. He is survived by his wife, who was Miss Mary Fyffe of Delancey before their marriage five years ago, and by two children, a son, John, and a daughter, Marian; and also by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Clark and sister, Miss Jessie, of Delancey.. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (No Date given) Left over $10,000

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The late Dr. Charles Edward Hoye who died in Seattle last year, left an estate of $10,826 and no will. His brother, Dr. B.E. Hoye of Auburn, Wash., was appointed executor and after deducting expenses a net amount of $8,724 remains to be divided equally among the five heirs. They are Mrs. Sauborne, a sister, residing in California, and four brothers, James of Seattle, and Dr. Hoye of Auburn, Wash., William of Oneonta, and Alex. Of Walton. Deceased was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Hoye of Gregory Hollow, this county. Distribution of the property has just been made. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (No date given) OBITUARY Dr. Alexander C. Montgomery Dr. Alex. C. Montgomery died at his home in this village Thursday afternoon at six o’clock. His illness dated from Sunday the 19th although for several days previous he was a sick man, but with his characteristic determination he remained at the post of duty long after he should have spared himself the arduous toil of a physician’s life. The disease developed into brain trouble and although everything that skill and attention could suggest with done to counteract its progress it baffled human efforts and the weary patient passed away in an unconscious condition. Alex. Montgomery was born in Perthshire, Scotland, April 78th 1847, being the third son of John and Isabella Montgomery. When he was two years of age his parents came to this country and settled in the town of Hamden. His boyhood was passed on the farm and to this fact was largely due his love of outdoor life and sports which he always retained. He was an apt scholar and eagerly availed himself of every opportunity to get an education. At eighteen he began teaching and for a number of years taught during the winter. He was also engaged in lumbering and often referred to the wild free life of the woods with evident pleasure. In 1875 he was elected school commissioner which office he held for three years. He made an efficient commissioner and was popular with teachers and people. Previous to this time he had begun the study of medicine and taken one course of lectures. Immediately after his term had expired he resumed his studies and in March 1880 graduated from the Albany Medical college. He began practice on Staten Island in 1881 but his health gave out, and he returned to his home in Downsville,. A rest of a number of months greatly improved his condition, and in May 1883 he came to Walton and opened an office. He was soon in receipt of a profitable practice, and as he came to be known made many firm friends. He was a tireless worker and braved any amount of exposure to attend his patients. It was after several weeks trying labor that he was taken with pneumonia in 1885. For a number of weeks he lingered between life and death, but his naturally vigorous constitution and the vigilant care of his______. Dr. Arthur Montgomery, brought him through. As soon as he was able he resumed his practice and in a few weeks was busier than ever, and has continued to grow in popular esteem. A little over a year ago he built a handsome house on Gardiner Place and took a just pride in its possession. He was married on Oct. 29 1889, to Miss Addie A. Palmer, of Bloomville, who after a few months of happy married life is called upon to mourn a devoted husband. Dr. Montgomery was so intimately known to our people that it is hardly necessary to speak of his many noble qualities. His character was rugged genial and generous. It is impossible to think of him in connection with a mean act. In conversation he was entertaining and instructive, and under all was a vein of seriousness which showed that he estimated life at its real value. He was not superficial but through and painstaking. He was keenly alive to the sorrows of the sick room, and his sympathies went out to those called upon to mourn. The death of Dr. Montgomery will bring a sense of personal loss to many. The funeral services will be held from the Congregational church Sunday at tow o’clock. Revs. Thos. Park and G.W. Sims will officiate. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

( No Date Given) CLAPPERTON-At his home, near Delaware church, Delaware Co., N.Y. June 4, 1901, James R. Clapperton aged 72 years. He was born near Peebles, Scotland, and came to this country with his parents while young. He married

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Christene McGibbon, a sister of the late Rev. A.W. McGibbon, who with three sons, preceded him to the spirit world. He was a life-long member of the U.P. Church, and was highly respected. He was ready and anxious to go home. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date; 1904) Mrs. Marion McGibbon died November 23, at her home in Tarkio, Missouri, aged 67 years, 11 months and 18 days. Mrs. McGibbon was a former resident of Cabin Hill, residing on the farm where Andrew Clapper now lives. She went west about sixteen years ago. Her maiden name was Clapperton. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date- April 1902) JAMES NEISH.

James Neish, one of Shavertown’s old and well known residents, died Tuesday morning at the advanced age of 87 years. The funeral was held Saturday at the U.P. Church at that place at 11 o’clock. Four children survive him, viz; Mrs. Penny of Kansas, George of East Brookfield, and Robert and Charles of Shavertown. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (No Date Given) Death of Rev. A.W. McGibbon Rev. A.W. McGibbon who for 18 years was pastor of the United Presbyterian church at New Kingston, died in Poughkeepsie Nov. 21. He was born at Cabin Hill in 1836 and received his education in the schools of Delaware county also in Monmouth, Ill., college and seminary, graduating from the latter in 1865. He came to New Kingston about 1869 and although he has been away from there 25 years he is still remembered by many as an earnest pulpit orator and a pastor of rare tact and kindliness. On leaving New Kingston he identified himself with the Dutch Reformed church and later with the Presbyterian, his last settlement being at Wappinger’s Falls, Dutchess county. Some years ago he was attacked for the third time in his life with typhoid fever and the disease terminated in melancholia necessitating his removal to a hospital, where the remaining years of his life were spent. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date; Feb.9, 1910) Mrs. Malcolm Calhoun Mrs. Malcolm Calhoun passed away at her home on Delaware avenue, in Andes village, Sabbath morning, February 5, after a brief illness, at the age of 74 years. Death was due to the grip, causing heart failure. Her husband died February 8, 1909. She is survived by a son and two daughters; George P. Calhoun, on the old homestead farm, Mrs. John T. Roney on the Tremperskill, and Elizabeth Calhoun, who lived with her mother. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ( Penciled information, Buried, Delhi, Date. March 13, 1901. 54)

Mrs. Andrew McNaught died Wednesday morning at her home near Cabin Hill, with diabetes. She had been ailing for the past two or three years. She leaves a husband and one son, Andrew J., of Stamford. The funeral was held Friday. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (No Date Given) ( Spelling is as appears in the article) Mrs. George Fenton Mary Monroe, wife of George R. Fenton died at her home on Perch Lake Hill, Andes, Feb. 16, after an illness of several weeks due to heart trouble and complications. She was 29 years of age, a native of Andes and was married eight years ago to George R. Fenton who survives her. She also leaves her mother, Mrs. George Sutherland, a

44 brother, John D. Monroe, and one sister, Mrs. Robert Maxon of Bloomville. The funeral was held at the house Sunday at 12 o’clock. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (No Date Given) Mrs. Mary Taylor Bassett. Mrs. Mary Taylor, Basett died at her home on Church street Monday p.m. aged ninety years. She was born in Hartwick, N.Y., August 5th 1829, the daughter of Chandler and Palmyra (Peters) Taylor. In 1855 she married the Rev. Edward B. Bassett and with him shared the toil and hardships of service in Congregational Home Missionary churches in New England, until 1881, when they came to Cooperstown and bought the Hollister house on Church street, where Mr. Bassett died the following year. Mrs. Bassett was a very loyal Christian and always ready to stand for the right as she saw the sight with all the fortitude of her puritan ancestry. She is survived by one daughter, Miss Ella Bassett. The funeral will be held Wednesday from the home with her four grand nephews acting as pall bearers. It is requested that no flowers be sent. The service will be conducted by her pastor, the Rev. E. S. Petrie and Dr. J.G. Traver of Hartwick Seminary with interment at Lakewood cemetery. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (No Date Given) A Promising Delhi boy. Early Ending of a Most Promising Career-Sketch Of Deceased. The Rev. James P. King was born in West Delhi, N.Y., on March 30, 1870, and was therefore in his twenty-eighth year. He spent his boyhood in his native town and graduated from Delaware Academy, in Delhi, in 1888, in which year he removed with his parents and the family to Galt, where Rev. Dr. King had been called to the pastorate of the U.P. church Shortly afterwards be left to attend Princeton University, from which institution he graduated in 1892. His course here was marked by its brilliancy and success. He secured almost all the honors within his reach, including the Dickenson prize of $60, the McCosh prize of $75, and a fellowship of $6,000. It was with the latter that he went to Germany and took a post-graduate course, of two years, the first in Berlin and the second in Leipsig, but overstudy and close application weakened his constitution and compelled him to return to his home in Galt. This was three years ago. After remaining here for several months, during which time he slowly regained his health and strength he resolved to again resume his studies in preparation for the Christian ministry, with this object in view at ----ed the Andover Theological Seminary, where he secured more honor, and graduated in June, 1896. He was ordained as a minister of the Congregational church and accepted the joint charge of Tindall and Bonnhonne, South Dakota, but his health again failing him, he returned to his home last June, where he was until his death, surrounded by all that loving hands and hearts could devise for his comfort. He clung to the hope of eventual recovery with a tenacity that was wonderful, in this was displaying the same strong force of character which had shown itself in his whole university and theological careers. It was marvelous the grasp he had of all the leading questions which are agitating the church of today. It must not be thought, however, that because he was a deep drinker at the fountain of knowledge, he was callous to everything else. He was fond of music, and a performer of

45 considerable ability on several musical instruments. At Princeton he was one of the famous Princeton University baseball team, and as a stenographer he attained celebrity. Everything he did, whether in amusement or study he bent into the one channel which flowed on to that ocean of active life which he anticipated and ever kept in view. Duty always came before pleasure, but pleasure was also made a duty, for he did not keep himself aloof from society, but employed his talents in endeavoring to bring about a healthy moral tone in whatever social circles he was for the time being placed. His belief in the immortality of the soul through faith in the mediatorial work of Jesus Christ was bright until the last, and he refused to believe that the valley of death was one of sorrow and darkness, rather looking forward with cloudless vision to the time when man’s complete redemption having been accomplished, he would stand among the throngs of the redeemed made for ever perfect through being transformed into the similitude of the life and nature o f his Master. The parents and family have the sympathy of the entire community in their bereavement. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

(No Date Given) Mrs. Elizabeth Neish Elizabeth Seamn, wife of Robert Neish, of Shavertown, died Tuesday Feb. 21 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Archie Gladstone. She had been ailing for more than a year but had been able to be around and did considerable work. A few days ago she went to visit her daughter and was taken violently worse resulting in her death. She was the sister of H.M. Seaman, of DeLancy, and is the third sister to die within a year past. She was about forty years old. She leaves a husband, two married daughters and one son, eleven years of age, besides hosts of friends and other relatives to mourn her loss. We all feel a personal loss when such people die. She was a loving wife and mother, and a kind, sympathetic neighbor, and will be greatly missed. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (No Date Given) ( Spelling is as it appears in the article) OBITUARY Daniel King was born at Alva, Stiv—ngshire, Scotland, Nov. 9, 1812. Died, in Berkeley, California, Aug. 4, 1903. His parents “Peter and Ann Thompson King”, died in a good old age, both passing into the heavenly rest after reaching four score years. Daniel was apprenticed to the carpenter trade in early youth and became a first-class mechanic, working at his trade in his native village and neighborhood for a number of years, and also for a time in London, England. He was married to Isabella Gibson in June 1837, and began housekeeping in the city of London, was engaged for some time as what was then known as a spouse-joiner, that is ding the fine parts of inside finish in the elegant homes of the nobility. In 1844, he, his wife and family came to this country, three children having been born to them I the old country. He followed his trade on side of the Atlantic for some five or six years, making his home most of the time in Brooklyn, N.Y. Then about 1850 he located on a farm amongst the woods and rocks in Delaware Co., New York, where he and his family struggled along gravely, meeting all the hardships and discouragements that are encountered in the new country, raising an honorable family to manhood and womanhood. While in Delaware county, he was an active, consistent member of the Cabin Hill Presbyterian church, and a ruling elder there for a number of years. It was an inspiration to visit in the home of Uncle Daniel, as the family alter was faithfully maintained. Peter G. went to California to push his fortune, where still resides. In 1878, the subject of this sketch sold his farm to his son John G.. “who still holds forth on the old homestead.” Then he and his wife moved to California in Jany’y 1879 and settled in the San Joaquin Valley, near to the home of

46 his son and two daughters. In June, 1887, they celebrated their golden wedding, at which were present three daughters, a son and two sons-in-law. A year later his wife died and was buried at Brentwood, California. Three daughter also preceeded their father to the heavenly rest, viz; Mary Ann, Mrs. John Biggar of Andes, N.Y., Isabelle, Mrs. P.T.King, of Muncie, Ind., and Margaret, Mrs. A. Robertson, of Byron, California. Daniel King was a very close bible student and was the author of Birdseye View of Bible Chronology for a period of 3,500 literal years. From the time the children of Israel entered Cannaan to the end of the jubilee period. “Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord, from henceforth; Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors and their works do follow them.” “T”

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ( No Date Given) ( Spelling is as it appears in the article. Joseph Bleakie With the facts touching the life and death of Joseph Bleakie ever fresh in the mind of his neighbors, a word from an old friend who grew up from boyhood to manhood with him may be interesting. Our early home were in Fall Clove where, as children, we visited back and forth and attended the district school together. The Bleakie home was a favorite resort for us young people, for there was a large family of them, four son and four daughters—all fond of company and a good time. Many a game of checkers and many a hustling game of “blind mans buff”, I remember in that old home where work, health, strength and pleasure dwelt together. Joseph was a vigorous, active boy. We know nothing about “athletics” in those days, but for a run , a wrestle or a pull at some hard work he was one of the best It is a strange outcome that one of such fine form and strength should be come helpless and feeble, as he has been for th last twenty eight years of his life. It is easy to see, however, that such affliction, shutting him out from the activities of life, threw him more upon his own thoughts, exercised him in patience, and developed him in gratitude for the service of his friends, so that home, kindred, and religion became more to ham than they could if he had been well and strong. After our early experience together at school I became his teacher for two winters in the same familiar neighborhood, and although he was nearly my age and my superior in strength, I could not ask for more respectful treatment than he always gave his boy teacher. I can now see how the boy was father to the man. The frankness, honor and sense of propriety which were in the boy ripened into the integrity, the generous judgments and sincere friendships of his mature life. I have no doubt he can see now, that the path of suffering through which Gog had led him, has been a good way in which he has learnrd much both of the goodness of god and men. I can congratulate him most heartily in the change that had delivered him from helplessness and pain, and has restored him to perfect health and strength. I congratulate his sisters who have been his sisters who have been his nurses and watches, that they have been able to minister unto him, make his home and at last smooth his pillow as he fell asleep. I am thankful to share with them the memory of his strange troubled, beautiful life. God spare us from what he endured, but is this may not be, help us to endure it as he did. E.G. Cobb +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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Mrs. Janette Lamont, wife of Emmett Lamont, died at their residence on Scotch Mountain, Sunday, Jan.1, aged 72 years. Mrs. Lamont was born in Scotland, and came to this country nearly sixty hears ago, and has since resided in this vicinity. She was a good woman and much respected. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (No Date Given) Mrs. Charles McGregor. Catharine McGregor died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Clark Gray, in this village early Tuesday morning, at the age of 72 years. Mrs. M. was a woman of sterling character, a faithful member of the First Presbyterian church and highly respected by many acquaintances. The funeral was held on Thursday at eleven o’clock, Rev. Dr. Robinson taking charge of the service. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (No Date Given) Mrs. Daniel T. Arbuckle. Mrs. Arbuckle went to Newark tow weeks ago to care for her daughter, Agnes who was ill at her uncle’s Charles J. Arbuckle, in that city. Agnes recovered but her mother was taken ill with pneumonia last week and the case assumed such critical shape that her daughter and son Harry went to her bedside on Monday. Medical skill did not avail and on Tuesday Mrs. Arbuckle passed away. The remains were brought to Delhi, arriving Thursday morning, and the funeral was held on Friday at the house at 2 o’clock, her pastor, Rev. Dr. Robinson officiating. Her age was 54 years. Her maiden name was Elizabeth J. Peters, a daughter of John Peters who was a well known citizen of Kortright. Mrs. Arbuckle was born in Kortright and was married to Daniel T. Arbuckle May 22, 1867, and has since resided in Delhi. Judge Arbuckle, her husband died in March 1894 Mrs. Arbuckle was a sister of W.B. Peters of Bloomville and Mrs. Henry Davie of this village. On account of illness Mr. Peters was unable to attend the funeral. A short service of prayer and scripture reading was held before leaving Newark. The deceased was a woman of marked intelligence and excellent executive ability. Her friends were many and their appreciation of her worth was very hearty. This sudden and sore affliction rests heavily upon the children but they enjoy the remembrance that mother was a loyal, trusting follower of Christ and knew that she was entering into eternal felicity. This memory is to them a benediction. Two sons and two daughters survive her. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (No Date Given) Miss Florence Thomas, a former resident of Delhi, but lately of Rogers Park, near Chicago, died at the home of her uncle in Chicago on New Year’s morning. She had gone into the city to visit and contracted pneumonia which caused her death. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled date august 16, 1908) Isabelle Wight Mrs. Isabelle Wight whose illness was mentioned last week died Sunday night at the home of her sister, Mrs. William Cooke, in Bovina. She was born in Scotland July 11, 1831, and came to America at the age of 20 with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Laidlaw, who settled in Bovina. After her marriage to William C. Wight, she resided in this town until her husband’s death and has since made her home among her children of whom there are three living, David L. Wight and Mrs. Elmer Hall of this village, and Mrs. John Adams of Hamden. She has also three sisters living, Mrs. William Cooke; Mrs. George Currrie and Mrs. Archiebald Foreman all of Bovina. Mrs. Wight was thoroughly consecrated to al good works and especially to the cause of temperance. No task that she could do in the Master’s name seemed too difficult, no opportunity to do goo too small to be improved. She was a charter member of the Delhi W.C.T.U. , organized about 1882, and has ever since been one of its most

48 active and useful members, serving for a time as president of the county organization, and a regular and helpful attendant at the meetings and conventions of the Order. As superintendent of prison and jail work she had done an untold amount of good. How many lives have been helped and make better by her Sunday afternoon visits to the county jail to read, talk and pray with the prisoners, only eternity will reveal. She was a faithful member and regular attendant at the Second Presbyterian church of this village and in special services she was very helpful, being remarkably gifted in prayer and testimony and esteeming it a privilege to take part. Her body was brought to Delhi for burial and the funeral held Tuesday afternoon in the church, Rev. F.H. Seeley officiating. A beautiful and appropriate solo was rendered by Mrs. F.W. Youmans. There was a large attendance of relatives and friends. The Delhi W.C.T.U. was present in a body and as they passed out each dropped a white flower in the casket. The elders of the church acted as pall bearers. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ( No Date Given) James W. Leslie (From Meridale correspondent.) James W. Leslie, for many years a resident of Meridale, died at his home four miles east of Meridale, on Monday afternoon, Feb.2, after a brief illness from pneumonia, Mr. Leslie had been ill of influenza, but had somewhat recovered , when the other members of his family were taken ill. He suffered a relapse, ending in pneumonia, and the end came in a short time. Mr. Leslie was born in Glasgow, Scotland and came to America about thirty-five years ago. He was well known throughout the community as an upright citizen and a consistent Christian gentleman. He was a charter member of the Meridale Presbyterian church, which he served for many years as a trustee. About a year ago he was elected to the eldership, and became clerk of the session. Always loyal to any cause he undertook to serve, he was especially so t the church, which in his death suffers a loss hard to estimate. Mr. Leslie is survived by his widow, one daughter, Miss Helen, a son, Thomas Leslie of Delhi. Funeral services were held at the residence on Thursday at 12 o’clock and burial was at Delhi. Rev. Robert J. Lockhart officiated.

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled date; 1897) Walter Patterson Friday morning, just after midnight the long life of Mr. Patterson terminated. He had reached the age of 85 years lacking twelve days. The funeral will be held to-day at 2 o’clock, from the house. Mr. Patterson was well known in this town and vicinity and was one of those intelligent and interesting Scotchmen whom people like to meet. He was born in Hawick, Scotland, and came to America fifty-six years ago, settling at Meredith. About forty-six years ago he came to the town of Delhi and located at the tollgate on the Little Delaware, taking the toll for sixteen years. About 1847 he went to Fergusonville where he remained for two or three years and then returned to this village, where he has resided for nearly twenty eight years. He began the shoemaker’s trade when sixteen years of age and continued that occupation until about ten years ago. Since that time he has been in feeble health and very deaf for several years. Mr. Patterson was a good citizen and had many friends in his wide circle of acquaintances. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (No Date Given) Mrs. Frances E. Arbuckle. Mrs. Arbuckle has been residing with her son Marshall E. Arbuckle, proprietor of the Edgerton House, where she died on Monday evening of this week, at the age of 54 years. She has spent a large portion of her life in this

49 town and had many friends who held her in much esteem. The funeral was held from the house on Thursday afternoon, Rev. Dr. Robinson officiating, and a large number followed the remains to Woodlawn. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (No Date Given) Mrs. Adam L. Cowan died at the home of her son-in-law, John G. King, near Cabin Hill, N.Y. July 5, 1910, in the 94th year of her age. Mrs. Cowan came from Scotland with her father, James George, in 1830 at an early age. She united with the Cabin Hill church and remained a member until her death, nearly 75 years. She was the youngest of a family of nine children that were industrious, intelligent, Religious and highly respected. One of the sons, Rev. James Geogre, D.D. , was Vice Principal of Queen’s College, Kingston Canada. Four grandchildren are preaching. Rev. David Nicol and John Taylor are in the U.P. Church, and the Revs George in the United Free Church of Scotland, and one great-grandchild, Rev. W.E. Nicol, a missionary in India. Mrs. Cowan was well educated, intelligent, a great reader of the old Scotch divines and loved the Bible and the house of God and the people of God and the cause of God. She was a friend of the nine pastors of Cabin Hill church. Her husband, Adam L. Cowan, was a ruling elder in the church and a personal friend of Dr. Dales. He began to take the Christian Instructor in 1846 and it has been a welcome visitor in the home ever since, 64 years. “Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father.” +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date; 1919) Mrs. Kenneth L. Marx. Mrs. Kenneth L. Marx died Wednesday evening, December 31, at her home in Andes from heart trouble and complications. Mrs. Marx was 46 years of age and her death brought sadness to many in Andes and at Hamden, where she was the first operator in the telephone exchange. Mrs. Marx’s maiden name was Mary Bryden; 12 years ago she was united in marriage to Mr. Marx and came to Andes to reside. Besides her husband she is survived by two brothers, James Bryden of Hamden and Robert Bryden of Downsville and by two sisters, Mrs. Elmer Aiken, of Downsville and Mrs. Trumbull of Kingston. The funeral service was held Saturday with burial at Downsville. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (No Date Given)(Spelling is as it appears in the article) Miss Mary Hume. Miss Mary Hume, whose serious illness from a tumerous growth in the throat was mentioned in the Express some weeks ago, died at her home on Division street about eight o’clock Friday evening. She was a daughter of the late Adam Hume and wife and would have been 66 years of age Feb. 26. Miss Hume had long been a member of the First Presbyterian church of this village and was well known and universally respected here. She was for years housekeeper in the family of the late Senator James Graham, at that time occupant of the Graham homestead on Main street. About ten years ago she bought a lot on Division street and had built thereon the house which has since been her home. The only one of her immediate family now living is a sister, Mrs. Agnes Atkin, of Delhi. A number of nephews and nieces survive her. The funeral was held Monday afternoon at Miss Hume’s late home, her pastor, Rev. J.H. Robinson, D.D. officiating. Burial in Woodland cemetery. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date- Sept. 3, 1905) William W. Grant William W. Grant, aged 34 died Sunday about 10 a.m. at his home a few miles up the river from this village. Mr. Grant was a son of George Grant of East Delhi, and was educated at Delaware academy, Oneonta Normal and Colgate university. For several years he has been principal of the public school at Bay Side, L.I. and has resided at Flushing. Here he contracted malaria and hoping for improved health returned to his old home in June. He appeared to be gaining and on Sunday morning feeling better than usual, but soon after breakfast he was taken ill,

50 and lived but a short time, death being due to heart disease. He leaves a wife and one son not quite two years of age. His parents, two sisters, Mrs. Luther Firsbie and Miss Helen Grant, and one brother, Arthur, of Albany, also survive him. Mr. Grant was a remarkably bright intellectual man, and possessed the gift of making friends everywhere. His early death is sincerely mourned here as well as at his Long Island home. Rev. T.H.E. Richards conducted the funeral service at the home of Luther Firsbie Wednesday at 11 a.m. after which the body was taken to Flushing for burial. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled date- June 15, 1920) OBITUARY William H Patterson William H. Patterson, well known in this community practically all his life as a quiet, agreeable, industrious, skillful and strictly reliable man, died at Lake Delaware early Sunday morning after a week’s illness of pneumonia. He was born in Meredith almost 74 years ago and was one of the nine children of the late Mr. and Mrs. Walter Patterson. The elder of Mr. Patterson was for many years a shoemaker in this village. His parents came from Scotland. Mrs. Goe. W. Grant of East Delhi, is the last survivor of this family, a sister, Elizabeth, having died two years ago. Besides Mrs. Grant, here children, Mrs. Luther P. Frisbee, of Meredith; Dr. A.D. Grant of Hudson and Mrs. Lee P.Grant, of Kortright, are the near living relatives. Mr. Patterson began the plumbing trade with the late B.F. Bartlett, nearly sixty years ago and had followed that as his life business almost continuously. He was a partner in the hardware business with the late M.D. Sears for some time but worked in the shame shop, under Jas. Middlemist, E.R. Knapp and others, where A.W. Dubben’s store is now conducted. He had driven horses of late considerably, lastly for the Gerry estate. He never had an enemy in the world probable because he was always friendly with everybody. Like his father, he was a great reader and had reasons for the faith that was in him, ready to discuss any subject intelligently and with consideration far all with whom he came in contact. The funeral was from the Baptist church Tuesday afternoon, Rev. O.C. Teachout officiating. Interment in Woodland cemetery. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (No Date Given) Mrs. Harriet Blair McNee, widow of the late Peter McNee, died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. P.O’Donnell, in this village, Friday night, in the 88th year of her age. Mrs. McNee was born in this town, Sept. 15, 1811. She lived with her husband on their farm on Scotch mountain for many years, but of late has made her home with her daughter. She was an excellent woman and greatly respected by all the circle of her acquaintance. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ( Penciled Date; June 17, 1906) Frank Graham, Frank Graham, aged 77m died Wednesday nigh at the home of his niece, Mrs. Miller of Bovina, where he made his home. He was a native of Scotland but came with his parents to this country in 1845, and since lived in Delaware county. He is well known in Delhi, having formerly occupied the farm where M.A. Thompson now lives. He was at that time a member and active in the work of the First Presbyterian church of Delhi, but on going to Bovina transferred to the Bovina Center U.P. church. The funeral will be held in the latter church to-day Saturday at 11;30 a.m. Burial in the Flats cemetery below this village. Mr. Graham inherited from his sturdy Scotch ancestors many admirable traits of character and his sterling worth won for him the respect and esteem of all who know him. His wife died about 10 years ago and there are no children living. The following brothers survive; Robert; of Canada, Walter of the Graham homestead in this town, and Elliott of Andes. The latter is father of young Frank Graham whose tragic death in connection with the attempted burglary of the Andes Bank last summer is so well remembered. The deceased also leaves one sister, Mrs. Margaret Middlemast of Little Delaware. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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(Penciled Date, Oct 12, 1918) William G. MacFarlane. It is a difficult task to adequately express the universal sorrow resulting from the death of Wm. G. MacFarlane, which occurred at his home on Little Delaware, last Saturday. Residing within two miles of this village, the deceased was as well known here as if he had lived within the limits of the municipality. Mr. MacFarlane had not been well for several weeks, his malady finally assuming the acute stage of Bright’s disease, which medical skill was powerless to check. He was in the prime of life, 44 years of age and a man of sterling character, honorable in his dealings, enterprising and thrifty. He had made many improvements to his farm and buildings, having a particularly well equipped modern barn. His family consists of a widow and four children, two by a former marriage and two by the second union-three daughters and a son, besides three sisters and two brothers- Mrs. H.G. Dancer, of New York; Mrs. Thomas E. Blake of Franklin road, Mrs. William Little of Sherburne; R.B. and John MacFarlane. The funeral was conducted from his late home Monday afternoon, his pastor, Rev. A.M. Forrester, officiating. There was a great profusion of floral offerings, signifying beyond a doubt that the deceased was held in high esteem and that his widow and family have the sympathy of the entire community. The burial was in Woodland Cemetery. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (No Date Given) Simon Jackson. The following from the Belle Plaine Herald, Belle Plaine, Minnesota, is an eloquent tribute to a former citizen of the county. Mr. Jackson was a brother of Mrs. Margaret Miller, of this town; Jackson-died at his residence in Blakeley Township, on Thursday evening March 14, Simon Jackson, of apoplexy, in the 66th year of his age. Mr. Jackson, was one of those conscientious, upright men, who made friends with all whom he had dealings with. He was doing his chores as well as ever up to nine o’clock in the morning on the day of his death, and by 7 o’clock in the evening he was dead. Simon Jackson was born in Liddledale, Roxburyshire, Scotland, September 23, 1820. He came to Andes, New York, in 1840, where he was married to Betsy Liddle, April 6, 1862 and removed to Minnesota in the spring of 1880 where he has since resided. In the year 1888 he united with the Presbyterian church and became ruling member in the fall of 1891. He leaves behind him an invalid wife who will miss his tender, gentle care. Thirty-three years they have walked hand in hand down the pathway of life. They have been each other’s support, but he has gone on before to await her in that Blessed Land of Rest. He was a kind and loving father and leaves behind him four children to mourn his loss. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (No Date Given) Hutson-Wight Robert G. Hutson, older son of Mrs. Thomas R. Hutson, of DeLancey, and Miss Agnes Wight, youngest daughter of the late Dr. Wight of Andes, were married at the home of the officiating clergyman, Rev .J.H. Robinson, D.D., in Delhi Tuesday, May 27. They will reside in DeLancey where Mr. Hutson and his brothers own a farm. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date Feb. 14 1908) James Marshall From our DeLancey Cor. James Marshall, aged 80, died Friday morning at the residence of John Saxour, of Cabin Hill. His funeral was held at the Cabin Hill U.P.church Sunday, burial in the Cabin Hill cemetery. Last spring he fell and broke his hip and the shock was too great for his frail and enfeebled system and he gradually failed until the end. He was born at Cabin

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Hill and succeeded his father as postmaster of that office about 1851, and held the office continuously until it was discontinued April 1, 1904, because of the establishment of an R.F.D. service from DeLancey, covering that territory. Mr. Marshall had been blind for more than thirty years but he bore his affliction with resignation and cheerfulness and he was noted for his good nature and geniality. He was a well read and well informed man, respected and esteemed by all his acquaintance for his good character and integrity and many good qualities. His affliction was much lightened and cheered by the loving care and companionship of his sister, Mrs. Margaret Craig, and his niece, Mrs. John Saxour, with whom he lived. He was never married. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (No Date given) Mrs. James Lawson Mrs. James Lawson died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Kate Dickson, in Andes village, about noon on Monday, January 16th in the seventy-eighth year of her age. Saturday evening while sitting at the supper table she was stricken with paralysis and never moved or spoke afterwards. She had suffered several shocks previous to this, and for nearly a year and a half had been confined to the house. Her maiden name was Nancy McGregor and she was born in the town of Andes on the State road on the farm now owned by James Jack. On July 9, 1856, she married James Lawson of Cannonsville, Mrs. Rutherford of St. Lawrence county, and Mrs. Dickson of Andes, survive her. The funeral was held Thursday and interment made in Andes cemetery. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date Jan. 1903) He lived but Nine Hours after receiving the Fatal Blow. Robert Eadie of Cabin Hill while cutting wood on Thursday on the place owned by him near the head of Bagley Brook, was struck by a tree and so badly injured that he lived but nine hours after the accident. Mr. Eadie was working with John Craig and they had cut a large tree and Eadie started to run from under it with the saw they wre using on his shoulder. He started in the direction that the tree was falling and Craig called to him to run for his life, but he was not quick enough and was struck by a limb, completely severing the scalp and tearing it back, also badly cutting his forehead. Craig immediately ran to him, dashed some snow in his face and found Eadie conscious. By assisting and carrying him Craig got him to the neighbors and he was taken from there to R.W. Shaver’s where he was boarding, being conscious until he reached the house. Dr. Goodrich of Delhi was summoned and everything possible done for him but all to no purpose, as he died Friday morning from hemorrhage of the brain. Mr. Eadie’s age was 28 years, and he was an industrious young man and much esteemed in the community in which he lived. He is survived by a mother, Mrs. Thomas Eadie of Cabin Hill, and seven brothers and sister. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

(Penciled Date, March 1904) ( Penciled Comment; “Dramatic but far from True”) ‘HERMIT OF CABIN HILL, DIES AT THE AGE OF 94’ Succumbs Less Than Twelve Hours After Eating Birthday Cake-Interesting Stories Told About Him Delhi, March 2-William Thompson better known I this section of the county as the “hermit of Cabin Hill” died at 7 o’clock this morning in the house which he has occupied for 94 years the majority of which he spent there alone. Mr. Thompson died less than 12 hours after he had celebrated his 94th birthday by eating a cake given to him by a neighbor. The old Thompson house, situated atop Cabin Hill was erected early in the 19th century and for many years was a hotel and tavern where state coaches and other primitive conveyances stopped.

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CAME TO DELHI TWICE A YEAR ON HORSE The old man famed as a fiddler, and held in awe for his solitude, came to Delhi a distance of five or six miles, on his pet horse tow time a year. He lived alone except during a short period each summer when his son, the Rev. Marvin Thompson, a minister of Jamaica, L.I. and his family came to visit. The Thompson property has a peculiar historical significance, in that it was on the Thompson property that the murder which resulted in Delaware County’s first hanging took place. A barn raising bee at which plenty of alcoholic spirits were served resulted in an argument, and Hugh Cameron, 36 and Alexander McGilvera, 27 were killed. This murder took place in 1813, James Graham, a young Irishman was tied and hanged for the crime. It was alleged that he had laid in wait for his two victims behind a huge tree still standing behind the Thompson house, then the tavern, and leaped out upon the two with a handspike. This weapon did the business, and is now a treasured relic in the state museum in Albany.

(Editor’s note; The remainder of the article is illegible and damaged.) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date; Mar. 1912) First Death at Delhi Hospital. Miss Anna Taylor of the town of Andes who was operated upon Friday at the hospital at R.H.Neal’s in this village for a complication of troubles, died suddenly at 4 o’clock Wednesday morning. She had been ill six months or more, yet she rallied well from the operation and was doing well until the heart action suddenly weakened and death soon followed. Her body was removed to her home Thursday, here sister, Miss Aravilla, who had been with her, going before to make arrangements for the funeral which will probably not be held until Saturday in order that a brother and sister from Iowa who are on the way may reach here. Miss Taylor was 55 years of age. Her death is the first that has occurred at the Delhi “hospital,” where upwards of 100 operations have been performed, and many patients have been treated. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

( No Date Given) MISS Anna Taylor Miss Anna Taylor, whose death at the Neal hospital we mentioned last week was the daughter of James Taylor, on the state road, town of Anders. She was born on the Taylor homestead, and all her life had been spent there. She was born August 6th, 1862. Besides her father, she is survived by one brother, Edwin Taylor, in Iowa, and three sisters, Mrs. H.L. Wilson of Idaho and Aravilla Taylor and Mrs. M. J. Smith, in Iowa. Miss Taylor was a member of the U.P. Church of Cabin Hill and for many years had been a teacher of the primary department of the Sabbath School. The funeral was held at 12o”clock on Sabbath last, from the house at which Dr. Bruce officiated. ______The following tribute to the deceased was received by the editor of the Republican, from Marvin J. Thompson, D.D. pastor of the First United Presbyterian Church, of Erie, Pa. Erie, P., Mar.26, 1912 My Dear Editor, In your paper which arrived in Monday’s post, I have noticed the announcement of the death of Miss Ann Taylor, a member of the Cabin Hill church, the church of my childhood. I would very much like to lay a flower upon the grave of one so worthy, even though it be a wild flower, for I am certain she loved them.

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I have known her from my earliest days. Though my senior by nearly a score of years, yet no thought of age difference enters into the pleasant memories. She was one of the few of the great and noble in the things which make for the advancement of the kingdom of righteousness, peace and joy. Some things were never said of her, but this always was, that her life was consistent with Him whom she loved and into whose friendship she has entered more fully than ever here, though that must have been close. Being dead, yet she speaks. When my two bairns, who were in her Sunday School class at the old church, during summer vacations, learned of her departure, the question was asked, “Who will take her place?” and with them, I say Who? The tinsel of the world was never hers, but the clean hands and pure heart were. These never die. Would I might write more, but he busy world which she served so faithfully, calls. I must respond, ere the lights die down and the night falls. Sincerely, Marvin J. Thompson +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date 1920) Amos Reunion. The Amos reunion will be held Wednesday, Aug. 18. The place of the meeting will be published next week. T.A. Archibald, president. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ( No Date Given) (Note the typographical error made at the end of the first paragraph is as printed in the article.) Miss Elizabeth Davidson. Miss Elizabeth Davidson, died at the home of James Salton, High street, Thursday morning, Aug 5, aged 76. Miss Davidson had been in poor health for some time and the end was not unexpected. She was born in Delancey, where she spent her early life. Later she taught school an is very well known in most of the towns along the west branch of the Delaware river. She retired about fifteen years ago and taking up her residence in Walton. Took up her residence in Walton. Miss Davidson is survived by two nephews, Clifford Pettis of Albany and Harry Pettis of Walton. The funeral will be held today, Friday at one o’clock from her late home, Rev. G.M. McKnight, pastor of the United Presbyterian church of which she was a member officiating. Burial will be made in the Walton cemetery. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (No Date Given) From our Hamden Correspondent Mrs. Adam Bryden. Mrs. Adam Bryden, whose home was in Fall Clove died Sunday evening at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Bartholemew in “Brooklyn” where she had been for the past month, ill with pulmonary and heart troubles. She was 84 years of age and is survived by her husband and four sons and four daughters. Funeral services were held in the Delancey U.P. church Wednesday at eleven o’clock. Rev. J.A. Gordon of Cabin Hill officiating burial in Hamden cemetery. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date; May 1908) Hamden’s Old Folks Going. From our Regular Cor. In the last four weeks Rev. A.M. Milligan has conducted the funerals of four persons whose ages aggregated 352 years and 4 months, an average of 88 years and 0ne month, viz; Jennie King, 84; Adam Bryden, 93 years and 9 months; Mrs. Pettis, 86 years 7 months; and Henry Little, 88. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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(Penciled Date-1898 Capt. Andrew Buckham. Capt. Buckham, who died Dec. 30, at his residence near DeLancey, was a native of Scotland and was Captain of Co. G, 101st N.Y. Vol. Infantry, during a part of 1861 and 1862. For many years he was a resident of this village and his remains were laid away in Woodland cemetery. A further notice of his death appears in our Hamden correspondence. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date-January 10,1908) From Our DeLancey Cor. James Armstrong died Friday morning at his residence in Walton Village aged 86 years and 8 months. He was a native of Scotland but came to Delaware county about 1840, residing for many years in the town of Andes, and for a period of 22 years, from 1884 to 1906 in DeLancey where his family consisted of two maiden sisters both of whom died in DeLancey. He was never married and since the death of his younger sister in the spring of 1906 he made his home with relatives in Walton. Everybody was his friend while he lived in DeLancey, and it was undoubtedly the same when he resided elsewhere. He was an upright man in the best sense of the term, intelligent, conscientious, moral, and withal, genial and companionable. He was a faithful and devoted member and liberal supporter of the DeLancey U.P. church. His funeral was conducted at the Walton U.P. church Monday at 10 o’clock by Rev. E.F. Kimmelshue assisted by Rev. A.M. Milligan of DeLancey. His nephew and executor, Walter Hamilton of Sidney, announces the following bequests under his will, viz; U.P. Board of Foreign Missions, $1000; U.P.Board of Home Missions, $1000; U.P. bible society, $200; U.P. Tract society, $200. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date-Feb. 6. 1916) Miss Adelia Bostwick. The death last Saturday of Miss Adelia Bostwick, of Hamden, removed the last member of the Bostwick family, which was so prominently identified with the early history of the town. Miss Bostwick was 78 years of age. She had been an invalid several years due to the infirmities of age and had been cared for by her niece, Miss Shirley Shaw. The funeral was from her late home near Hawleys Station Tuesday, Rev. H.J.McClure, of the DeLancey U.P. church officiating, with burial in the Bostwick private cemetery near DeLancey. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date-1897) Miss Belle Armstrong. Miss Belle Armstrong died at her home in DeLancey Friday morning, October 8, aged 63 years. The immediate cause of her death was acute blood poison. Miss Armstrong was born in Scotland, and came to this country wither parents when a child and settled in Andes and later in life came to DeLancey, where she has resided several years. Though of a retiring disposition, by her gentle manner she endeared herself to all with whom she came in contact. She will be greatly missed in the community, in the church where her seat was seldom vacant and most of all in the home where she was the main stay of an elder brother and sister. The sympathy of the entire community, go out to them in this sad affliction. The funeral occurred at her late home Monday, conducted by her pastor, Rev. N.L. Heidger. Rev. Thomas Park, of Walton also made brief remarks, speaking tenderly of their life-long acquaintance and friendship. Interment in Delhi cemetery. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date-Jan. 17, 1900) (Editor’s note; spelling errors are as they appear in the article) From our Regular Cor. Miss Jennie Armstrong did Wednesday morning at her home in DeLancey. She was about 85 years of age and was exceedingly feeble and frail and the tenure of life had been precarious for the past two or three years. She was a

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(Penciled Date-Jan 1914) Mrs. Jane Bostwick From Our Tread Well cor. Word was received late Wednesday of the death of Mrs. Jane Bostwick, a former resident and widow of the late Hon. Milton Bostwick, who died at the home of her son, Ammon, near DeLancey on Wednesday. The funeral will be from her late home Saturday at 9:30 a.m.; burial in the Corton Union Cemetery. She is survived by the son already mentioned and a daughter, Mrs. Daniel Munn of Walton. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date-Dec.8, 1922) Obituary Death of Estimable Woman Miss Josephine Bostwick, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ammon Bostwick, who now reside at the extreme southern limit of this town, and twin sister of Mrs. James R. Hume, of Hamden, died in the Albany City Hospital last Friday at midnight, following an operation for the removal of an abnormal growth of a cancerous nature two days prior. The deceased had undergone examination the week previous and was advised that an operation was imperative. Dr. M.D. McNaught, of Hamden, and her sister, Mrs. Marcia B. Andrews, of Endicott, accompanied her to Albany Tuesday. The noted surgeon, Dr. Samson, performed the operation Wednesday and she rallied from the effects of the shock and anaesthetic, but began to fail on Friday, the end coming as stated. Only a few of her host of friends had realized that she was ill, for she had continued to be cheerful and had been around calling upon friends in Delhi, as usual, only week before last so that her death was a great shock and very saddening. Josephine Bostwick was member of the DeLancey United Presbyterian church and an exceptionally amiable woman. Her school days were largely spent in Delhi, where she and her sister Jessie (Mrs. Hume) , attended Delaware Academy, their early associates continuing the kindly relations then formed all through their lives. Miss Bostwick was 54 years of age, her birthday being August 8th.

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The funeral was Tuesday at 11 o’clock from the home of her parents, where she had been the mainspring of activities-reading to her father who is totally blind; giving general oversight to the household and farm business and attending to social duties as needed. Thus she will be greatly missed. Rev. H.J. McClure, pastor of the DeLancey U.P. church, conducted the funeral services, and the burial was in Woodland cemetery, this village. Besides the parents and sisters mentioned, she is survived by one other sister, Mrs. Anna Bush, widow of Clarence Bush, who resides with her parents and is also most helpful to them in their advancing years; one brother, John Bostwick, of DeLancey and several nieces and nephews. The funeral was largely attended, large delegations of friends coming from Walton and Delhi. Four nephews acted as bearers, as follows; Dr. E.O. Bush, Ammon B. Bush, Elmer L. Andrews and John B. Hume. Many elaborate floral tributes of respect and sympathy were sent by loving friends and neighbors. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date- March 3, 1912) Miss Margaret Bryce. From Our DeLancey Cor. Miss Margaret Bryce died Sunday morning after a long and painful illness at her home in Walton. She was about 81 years of age, the second daughter of John and Mary Bryce and lived her life in the town of Hamden until about four years since, when she and her two maiden sisters removed to Walton. She was one of the charter members of the DeLancey U.P. church which was organized in 1848, and of which she had ever been a most faithful supporter and liberal contributor. Until within a few years she had been active and vigorous and always industrious. She was unusually well informed, of strong convictions, and held in the highest respect and esteem by all who know her. Funeral services were conducted at the home Tuesday by Rev. Alex. Mitchell of the DeLancey U.P. church; burial in the Hamden village cemetery. The pallbearers were representative of the DeLancey church, viz; Alex Bailey, James Kent, Robert Chambers, James A. Chambers, D.A. Oliver and John Ballantine. Her three brothers are all dead and but two member of the family remain, viz; Miss Isabel, the oldest, and Miss Mary, the youngest. John R. Bryce and his sister, Mrs. Seaman, the children of the late William Bryce are the only grandchildren of John Bryce. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (No Date Given) OBITUARY "Mrs. Jennet Nichol died at the residence of her son, T.A. Nichol, Thursday, Nov. 16th 1893, aged 68 yrs.,10 Mon. and 5 days." "Mrs. Nichol came to this country in her youth, from Scotland and settled in Delaware county New York, where she was married to Mr. Francis Nichol, removing after a time to Iowa and ten years ago to Kansas settling in Republic county, where their children, two daughters, Mrs. R.E. Hillery and Mrs. G.S. Sandford, and three sons, William, Robert and T.A. Nichol, had homes. Mrs. Nichol united together with her husband, with the United Presbyterian Church in New York and after coming to Kansas joined the First Presbyterian Church of Belleville, also with the Woman's Missionary Society in which she was an interested member until her death. She died trusting in her Savior, whom she had served faithfully."Belleville (Kansas) Telescope Nov. 24. Mr. Nichol formerly lived on Platner Brook, Delhi. Mrs. Nichol’s maiden name was Jennet Jamieson, of the same place. They went West 25 years since. Mr. Nichol is brother of John Nichol, of Delhi and Adam Nichol, of Hamden. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ( No Date Given) ( Editor’s note-The Inglis family is related to John, Adam, Jennet, Tom, James Nichol all of the Hamden area, by way of marriage of their sister and daughter, Jane who did not immigrate to the United States.)

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At 36 High Street, Jedburgh, on the 8thinst., Margaret Carfrae, wife of Andrew Inglis, cabinetmaker , and youngest daughter of the late Alexander Carfrae, Edinburgh. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (No Date Given) THE LATE MRS. ANDREW INGLIS-On Wednesday last the remains of Mrs. Andrew Inglis, wife of Councillor Inglis, Jedburgh, were laid to rest in Castlewood Cemetery. She had many attached friends in Jedburgh and elsewhere who held her in great esteem, and whose sympathy will go out to her husband and family in their severe loss. Mrs. Inglis took her share in the public work of the community-in those beneficent departments of it where woman’s judgment and tenderness are of greatest value. She was a member of the committee of the “Nursing Association, and was connected with the work of providing a Cottage Hospital for Jedburgh, and in these positions her help and counsel were greatly valued. A large and representative company of mourners attended the funeral. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled, “died Nov 14,1898”) (Editors Note; the original name in the article was Daniel Nichol, the compiler corrected the name by writing over it “David”) OBITUARY David Nichol (From our Hamden Correspondent.) The funeral services of Daniel (David) Nichol, who died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Wm. Liddle, in Andes, on Monday were held at the U.P. church Wednesday at 1 p.m. conducted by Rev. Thomas Park, of Walton, assisted by Revs. Heidger and Turnbull and was largely attended, many relatives, neighbors and friends gathering to pay a last respect to the departed. Mr. Nichol was a native of Scotland and was born in 1816 and came to America in 1841. In 1845 he married Joanna Salton, who died I 1846. In 1855 he married Nellie White for his second wife. Five children survive him, three daughters and two sons. Mr. Nichol was one of the first settlers of Gregory hollow, having settled there in 1848, when the place was a wilderness, and with the energy and perseverance characteristic of his race, cleared his land and established a comfortable home. Interment beside his wife in the family plot in the Hamden cemetery. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (No Date Given) DEATH OF LANGHOL MAN ABROAD- The announcement has come to us of the death of Mr. Thomas B. Nichol, who died at his home ten miles north of Maryville, Missouri, on the 31st of August, Mr. Nichol was born and brought up in Langholm ( Scotland) where he served for seven years on the staff of the E.and L. Advertiser and received training for the life of a newspaper man. After he left Langholm he was engaged in this line of business in London and Liverpool. In 1866 he went to America and became engaged upon prominent publications in New York and Brooklyn, being for some time connected with Harper Brothers’ publishing house. Mr. Nichol was married in New York in 1870 to Miss Bessie Brown, of Langholm, but she died after two years of married life. In 1876 Mr. Nichol went to St. Joseph, Missouri, and continued a resident of that city until 1893. During that time he was constantly engaged in newspaper work upon the St. Joseph Herald and St. Joseph Gazette and at Lon Hardman’s. Mr. Nichol was a co-worker with, and a life-long friend of Eugene Field. In 1880 Mr. Nichol purchased a farm ten miles north of Maryville and to this he retired often for rest and recreation. Finally his health becoming considerably impaired he entirely gave up his work in the city and went to his country home n 1893 where he resided until the time of his death. He leaves a wife and one daughter. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date-March 6, 1903) OBITUARY

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++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date 1880) Died In Green Mountain, Marshall Co., Iowa, Jan.1st, Elspeth Jackson, wife of James Nichol, formerly of Hamden, Del. Co., and daughter of the late John Jackson, of Andes, N.Y. aged 64 years, 11 months and 10 days. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date-1895) Died NICHOL-Green Mountain, Iowa, January 18, James Nichol, aged 82 years. WEICHTLER-In Walton, January 26, Mrs. Margaruite Weichtler aged 67 years. BENTON-At North Hamden, January 28, Hattie King Benton, aged 22 years. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date-May 19, 1900) The condition of Adam Nichol of Terry Clove, who underwent an operation recently, which consisted of an amputation of a portion of the foot, is somewhat alarming an hopes for his ultimate recovery are considered doubtful. D.McDougall also of Terry Clove, who has been seriously sick, is rapidly recovering. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date Aug. 9, 1900) From our Hamden correspondent.

Adam Nichol, who had been lingering in an absolutely hopeless condition for many weeks, died Thursday morning at his home in Terry Clove, being in his 78th year. He was the last survivor of six brothers who came to this town from Scotland in 1840, and he had ever since resided in the town; being in early life a carpenter but for many years past having owned and occupied the Peter Launt farm in Terry Clove about 2 ½ miles from De Lancey. He was ever a man of correct habits and good impulses, for many years a member and elder in the Hamden Presbyterian Church, and was universally respected and esteemed for his integrity and uprightness. He is survived by a widow, two sons and one daughter, besides two sisters, Mrs. Sarah More and Mrs. Nellie Bush, both residing at DeLancey. If necessary arrangements can be made the funeral services will be held at his late residence today, Saturday, at 11 o’clock. The interment will be in the family lot in the cemetery at Kelly’s. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ( Penciled Date- Aug. 11, 1900) The funeral of Adam Nichol was held at his late residence last Saturday at 11 o’clock, Rev. J.A. Gordon of Cabin Hill officiating, and was largely attended. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

(Penciled Date-1930) Barton J. Nichol Barton J. Nichol a former resident of Delaware County, dropped dead at the home of his brother, John J. Nichol, at Nashua, Iowa, Friday, June 27. Death was due to a stroke of the town of Hamden on June 14, 1850. When nineteen years of age he moved to Iowa, where he has since made his home. Mr. Nichol has made several visits back to Delaware county since going to Iowa and is remembered by many of the older residents of this section. He was planning to return to his native county again this summer +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date- 1922) Mrs. Carrie Glendening.

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Mrs. Carrie Glendening died Wednesday, July 25, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Nichols, Delancey., She went to the Nichols home about two weeks previous for a few days’ stay and was taken ill while there. Mrs. Glendening had been in failing health since last fall. Mrs. Glendening was 64 years of age. She was born at Delancey, the only child of William and Harriet Tiffany. She married Robert Glendening, who died some years ago. During the past few months Mrs. Etta Haverly of Bennington, Vermont, a cousin, has made her home with Mrs. Glendening and she and other cousins are the nearest relatives. The funeral services will be held at the Nichols home Saturday morning at 11 o’clock, conducted by Rev. F.C. Davidson of Walton, and burial will be made in Andes. Mrs. Glendening was a member and loyal supporter of the United Presbyterian church of Walton. She belonged to Willowemoc chapter, order of the Eastern Star, and for three years, until obliged by ill health to give up the position was matron of the Kayser club. She was a woman whose smile and word of cheer made her many friends who will mourn her passing. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date-Oct. 25, 1903) DEATH OF MRS. BLANCHARD. TAKEN ILL WHILE VISITING A RELATIVE- BECOMES UNCONSCIOUS AND NEVER RECOVERS. (From our Hamden Correspondent) Helen, wife of Tracy M. Blanchard died on Sunday evening at her home on Bagley Brook, aged 36 years. A brief service was held at her late home by her pastor, Rev. A.M.Milligan, of the DeLancey church on Wednesday and the regular funeral service was conducted at the DeLancey church at 10 o’clock. The interment was in the Treadwell cemetery. The deceased had been able, with some difficulty to attend her household duties up to within five days of her death. On Wednesday, while visiting her relatives she complained of being ill and while driving home became unconscious. Dr. Heimer was speedily summoned, who pronounced the malady uremic poisoning. Dr. Goodrich was called in counsel and confirmed the diagnosis of the case. Mrs. Blanchard was a diligent worker and enjoyed the respect of her friends and neighbors. She leaves a husband and one daughter who greatly mourn their loss and who have the sympathy of the community in their bereavement. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date-March 21, 1910) From our DeLancey Cor. Miss Effie T. Mein died Monday morning at her home one mile from DeLancey, after a very brief illness. The news of her death was a great shock to her many frienda as very few if any, know of her illness. She had been teaching in the Basin Clove district. Soon after her return home Friday night she was taken with severe neuralgiac pains, but her condition was not considered at all serious until Monday about 2 a.m. when the attacks became alarmingly severe, affecting the heart and ending in death at 9 o’clock. She was 55 years of age and for 35 years had been a very capable and successful teacher in the public schools of her own and adjoining towns. She was excellently informed on all matters of public interest and educational affairs, a most interesting conversationalist, and possessed in an eminent degree the faculty of making and retaining friends and inspiring the respect of all who knew her. She is survived by her venerable father, Samuel Mein, nearly 91 years of age, by one brother, Robert L. Mein, and two sisters, Miss Jessie Mein and Mrs. John Young, of West Platner Brook. The only previous break in the family circle was the death of the mother two years since. Funeral services were conducted at the home Thursday at eleven o’clock by Rev. Pease of the Hamden Presbyterian church of which she had long been a member. Burial in Woodland cemetery, Delhi. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date; 1918) Gage Morris

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Gage Morris, son of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin F. Morris of Terry Clove, in Hamden, died Friday, October 11, in Manhattan hospital, New York City, where he had gone a few weeks before to undergo an operation for mastoiditis. The young man would have been 21 years of age in November. The funeral service was held at the Morris home Sunday evening at eight o’clock conducted by Rev. H. E. McClure of Delancey and burial took place Monday morning in the Hamden cemetery. Beside the parents there survive two brothers, Fred T. Morris in France with Co.F, 107th infantry, and William S. Morris on the Texan border with the Machine Gun company of the 7th Cavalry, and by a sister, Mrs. Dean in West Virginia. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Printed Date, Saturday, January 2, 1926 Obituary Ebenezer Laildlaw (From Delancey correspondent) Ebenezer Laidlaw died o Christmas eve, December 24th. He suffered from hardening of the arteries and a fall from a ladder early in the fall may have hastened his death. Mr. Laidlaw was a man well liked by all and was a member of the Delancey United Presbyterian church. In the nineties he was united in marriage to Miss Jennie Hanmel, who survives. Three children survive, namely, Miss Mary A. Laidlaw, a nurse in St. Luke’s New York City; Ivan of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Veryll at home. Mrs. Vera Woods, who met a tragic death with her husband, Dr. C.R. Woods, of Delhi, by being struck by a fast express on the Unadilla, D&H crossing on July 5th, 1920, who was also a daughter of deceased. Mr. Laidlaw was 66 years of age. He was born in New Kingston on February 14th, 1859, the son of Thomas and Mariette Baker Laidlaw. After completing working the district school he attended Delaware academy at Delhi. For some time he taught district schools in the winters and ran his farm in the summers. Some eighteen years ago he moved to Delancey and bought the Buckham farm, which he later sold and moved to Delancey village. The funeral services were held at the home on Monday at 2 p.m, and were conducted by the pastor, Rev. William Barr. Burial was made in Riverview cemetery, Hamden. A sister, Mrs. Orrin Bullock, of Sidney died last March. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date; 1920) Abram C. Howland Word was received in Walton Thursday afternoon, January 8, of the death that morning of Abram C. Howland at the home of his son, Robert S. Howland, in Rochester. The body will be brought to Walton Friday evening and the funeral service will be held Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J.J.Connelly, conducted by Rev. B.L. Bixby. Mr. Howland went to Rochester shortly before the New Year to visit his sons, Robert S. And Boyd Howland. He was taken ill with heart trouble about a week ago and from the first his condition had been critical. Mr. Howland is survived by his wife, who was Miss Sarah J. Carman of Hamden before their marriage; and by four sons, Robert S. and Boyd Howland of Rochester., John of Walton and Gernet of Callicoon, and by two daughters, Mrs. J.J. Connelly and Mrs. Hugo Strub of Minnesota. Abram C. Howland was born in the town of Hamden, and his life has been spent in that town and in Walton. He was a man of staunch principles and a devoted husband and father and one who will be missed in the community. (penciled; age 72) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date; Jan 9, 1902) Edward Bagley Our Hamden correspondent writes;

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Edward Bagley died last Thursday evening at his home in DeLancey after an illness of about eight days with grip and congestion and general debility, which his great age and enfeebled condition prevented his rallying from. Funeral services were conducted at the DeLancey U.P. Church Sunday at 11 o’clock by Rev. C.W. Tarr of West Delhi. The interment was in the family lot in Woodland Cemetery, Delhi. He was born in DeLancey December 19, 1810. His father was Eli Bagley, who came from Hillsdale, Columbia county, and his mother was Eunice Goodrich, daughter of Issac Goodrich, one of the pioneer settlers of the town of Hamden, and who for many years owned a part of the present W.J. Oliver farm. Edward Bagley lived all his life in DeLancey and was successively wagon maker, hotel keeper and farmer, owning for many years the present Oliver farm, comprising the “Goodrich” and “Church” lots, and being one of the best-located and most productive farms in town. He prospered in business and became one of the successful and substantial men of the town, and in 1888 he sold his farm and purchased his late home, where he had since resided. In 1836 he married Orril A. Pettis, a daughter of Joshua Pettis, another of the town’s early settlers and the first dealer in general merchandise in DeLancey. Mrs. Bagley died in June, 1895, aged 79 years. They were the parents of eight children, seven of whom survive. During the pastorate of Rev. Thomas Park Mr. Bagley united with the DeLancey U.P. church, of which he had ever since been a consistent member and faithful attendant, and to which he was a liberal contributor. He was of a cheerful and hearty disposition, a peaceable and peace-loving citizen and a kind parent and neighbor. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date; Feb. 13, 1911) Christina Terry (From our Hamden correspondent.) Christina, wife of George R. Terry, died on Monday morning at her home at the head of Terry Clove, aged 26 years. The funeral was held at the Delancey church on Wednesday at 11 o’clock, Rev. Springer officiating. The burial was in the Hamden cemetery. Her malady was diagnosed by several physicians as tuberculosis, which originated from an injury to the spine, sustained by a fall about four years ago. She was a lady of pleasing manners and was admired by her many friends. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James M. Terry of Handen, who, together with her husband and small child and several brothers and sisters survive her. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (No Date Given) Mrs. William Johnston (From our Hamden correspondent.) The death of Mrs. Wm. Johnston occurred at her home in Delancey village on Thursday evening. Her age was 67 years. The funeral was largely attended at the Delancey church on Monday at 11 o’clock, services conducted by Rev. Springer. The interment was in the Hamden cemetery. Her death was the result of grippe with other complications. She was very popular among her many friends many coming from a distance to attend her funeral. Of her family she leaves a husband, Wm. Johnston and three sons, James Wilson of Hamden, and William Wilson of Owego of her first marriage and Emmett Johnston of Middletown and Mrs. Willard Tutsel of Readburn by her last union. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ( Penciled date; Sept. 6, 1891) Died- Mr. Charles Wesley Coe. His age was 64 years. He was one of our most respected citizens and a Christian man of good ideas and very much beloved by his fellow citizens, and very sociable with all friends and neighbors. The funeral was held at the house. The Rev. Mr. Wiltsie officiated, and the remains were taken to Walton for burial. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (No Date Given) Mrs. Andrew C. Strangeway

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Mrs. Andrew C. Strangeway died Tuesday morning, Feb 3 at the family home on the East Brook road, Walton. Mrs. Strangeway, who was 44 years of age, had been ill about a week with influenza and pneumonia. The funeral service was held Thursday at 1 o’clock at the house, conducted by Rev. G.M. McKnight, pastor of the United Presbyterian church of which Mrs. Strangeway was a member. Mrs. Strangeway’s maiden name was Maude Bagley. She was born in the town of Hamden and eighteen years ago on Feb. 20, 1902, was united in marriage to Mr. Strangeway. Most of their married life was spent on a farm in the town of Meredith but four years ago they removed to Walton. On Jan 1 the family moved to their new home on the East Brook road Mrs. Strangeway is survived by her husband and three children, Clifford, Florence and Irene; by two brothers, Charles Bagley of Hamden and Russell Bagley of Walton, and by two half-sisters, Myrtle and Marian Bagley of Walton. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (No Date Given) Mrs. Mary A. Peake On December twenty-ninth, after a long and severe suffering, Mary Adelia Peake of Unadilla was called to her rest. During her long illness the deceased was a very patient sufferer, bearing her affliction in a true Christian spirit, which was characteristic of the woman. Mary Adelia Harder was born Dec. 18, 1855, daughter of Henry and Mary Harder of Delhi. On July 6, 1872, she was married to Walter Peake of Hamden, and to them three daughters were born, of which, together with the husband, survive, Mrs. B.E. McIntosh, Unadilla, N.Y.; Mrs., R.P. Littlejohn, Walton, N.Y.; Mrs. Harry Litchfield, North Attleboro, Mass.

The funeral was held from her late residence in Unadilla at 10 a.m. January 2, 1914. Rev. Frank Townsend of the Presbyterian church, of which the deceased was a member, presided; Interment was made at Hamden cemetery, Hamden, N.Y. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ( No Date Given) Mrs. William Hymers. (From our DeLancey cor. Margaret A., wife of Capt. William Hymers, whose death o the 7th inst. was briefly mentioned in the last issue of the Express, was born on Scotch Mountain in the town of Delhi, October 18,1828 and was one of the younger of the ten children of late George Wight who resided for many years on the farm now occupied by David Nicoll and who was for a long term of years an elder of “The Flats” 1st Presbyterian church of Delhi. March 13, 1851, she was married to William Hymers, who at the age of 24 was a captain in the State militia, and they settled on the Hymers farm near the head of East Platner Brook in the town of Franklin where they remained until the spring of 1886 when they came to DeLancey and have ever since resided here. Mrs. Hymers was an unusually intelligent and well informed woman and until the last year or so was remarkably active and vigorous. She was a kind and accommodating neighbor and most devoted wife and mother. She united with the First Presbyterian church of Delhi before her marriage and had ever since retired her membership, being one of the very oldest living members of that society. Her funeral was conducted from her late home Sunday at 2 p.m. by Rev. J.H. Robinson, D.D. who had been her pastor for 45 years; burial in “The Flat” cemetery. Of her five brothers and four sisters but four are living, George of DeLancey, William (Prof.) of Bethel, Conn., Mrs. Eleanor Holmes of Downsville, and Miss Betsey of DeLancey. She is survived by her husband, five sons, two daughters and about 20 grandchildren and great- grandchildren. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date; Jan. 19, 1912)

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John B. Hawley, aged about 77, died last Thursday night at his home, the large octagonal brick house just opposite Hawley’s Station. He was a lifelong resident of the town of Hamden, was one of its most progressive and successful farmers and was one of the leading men in the affairs of the town. He is survived by his wife who was Miss Mary Lewis, a cousin of L.K.Lewis of this village and on by one daughter, Mrs. Roderick Fitch, who since her marriage has resided in Walton until the past two or three years during which, on account of Mr. Hawley’s failing health, she and her husband have spent much of their time at her parental home, helping in the management of the large farm. Mr. Hawley’s funeral was held at his late home Monday afternoon, Rev. Randall Pease of the Hamden Presbyterian church conducting the service. The burial was in the Brisack cemetery below Hamden on the other side of the river, where deceased’s father, grandfather, and great-grandfather are buried. His great- grandfather was a revolutionary war veteran. Our Hamden correspondent adds; “In his younger days Mr. Hawley was quite an inventive genius and an expert mechanic and had a well equipped shop for the working of iron in the repairing of all kinds of machinery. His wife was a sister of the late Senator William Lewis.” +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ( Penciled Date; 1913) Millard H. Thomson Millard H. Thomson died at his home at Hawley’s station on Sunday night, January 19, aged 43 years. Mr. Thomson had been seriously ill only two days, though suffering from the grippe for several days before. Saturday morning he had done some of the chores when he came back into the house and complained of a pain in his side. He went out again and finished his work however, and then was compelled to go to bed. Dr. Heimer of Hamden was called and found Mr. Thomson suffering from endocarditis, or inflammation of the membrane of the heart. Pneumonia set in and the end came Sunday evening at seven o’clock. The funeral services were held at the house Wednesday morning at 11:30 o’clock conducted by Rev. Alexander Mitchell of the Delancey United Presbyterian church, of which Mr. Thomson was a member. The body was taken to Bovina Center for burial. Mr. Thomson was born at Bovina Center, the son of Andrew Thomson and Margaret Scott. Nineteen years ago he married Miss Agnes Bright of Kortright, who with one son, Marshall survives him; also three brothers, William S. of Bovina Center, Edwin F. and Bert M. of Walton and one sister, Mrs. Andrew Doig of Bovina Center. Mr. Thomson for thirteen years occupied a farm at West Brook, and five years ago bought the Thomas Ballantine place at Hawley’s station. He was honest and upright in all his dealings and a man highly respected by all who knew him. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (No Date Given) Ira Bonney. Ira Bonney died about 10 o’clock Wednesday evening, February 21, at his home on Eagley Brook, town of Delhi. Funeral was at the house Saturday. His age was about 55 years. Mr. Bonney was his own worst enemy. He had a remarkable memory and was interested in public matters, being a strong Republican and was always on hand at conventions which were held at the County Seat to extend the glad hand the next morning to the successful candidates. He is survived by a wife and son, George, about 14 years of age. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date; Aug. 15, 1899) John Bryce. From our Hamden correspondent. The prolonged illness of John Bryce terminated fatally Tuesday. Funeral services conducted Thursday at his late home by Revs. Park and Espy were largely attended. Mr. Bryce was 62 years of age, was a man of good education, information and business ability. Was in his younger days a popular and successful school teacher and for the past thirty years had been recognized as one of

65 the foremost men of the town of Hamden, as regards integrity, intelligence and reliability. He was personally very popular, and it is difficult to realize that hearty and genial John Bryce, a model of vigorous manhood and robust health has forever gone from among us. To his three maiden sisters to whom he was their pride and hope and stay his loss is irreparable and will leave an ever enduring grief. The funeral was conducted by Rev. Dr. Park, Rev. M.G. Munn reading the scripture lesson, Rev. Espy and Trunbull offered prayer. The address by Dr. Park was touching and helpful and was based on the exclamation of Simeon the prophet, “Lord now let thy servant depart n peace, according to thy word.” He spoke of the deceased as enjoying the same exultant faith and that his life had eminently exemplified the Christian course. There were 250 people in attendance which ______further the esteem in which he ______by friends and neighbors. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date; Oct. 19, 1908) HAMDEN MAN KILLED Fatal Accident Happened At Rose’s Blacksmith Shop. Lemuel Tompkins caught Beneath Toppling Building and His Skull Crushed-Had Relatives in Delhi. Lemuel Tompkins, who own and occupies a small farm at Hawley’s Station on the O.&W., was almost instantly killed at Hamden late Monday afternoon. He was working at carpentering for the Rose brothers who were having some repairs and changes made at their blacksmith shop. The building had been raised up on jackscrews preparatory to moving it and Mr. Tompkins stooped down with his head partly under the building to see if everything was all right. At that moment one of the jackscrews flew letting a corner of the building drop down. Mr. Tompkins’ head was caught beneath it and his skull crushed. He lived only a few minutes after the accident. Coroner Hand of Walton was notified and came to Hamden on the morning train Tuesday. After viewing the remains and learning the facts he rendered a verdict of accidental death.

Mr. Tompkins was about 40 years of age and was a son of Novatus Tompkins of Pine, near Walton. Besides his father and stepmother several brothers and sisters survive him, also a wife, formerly Miss Jennie James of Union Grove, and one son, Leland, who is a student in Walton High school. Nelson Tompkins and Mrs. Lewis Grant of this village are his half brother and sister. Deceased lived in Arena vicinity for a number of years and is well known in that part of the county. He was industrious and thrifty and in every respect a good citizen and his untimely death is deeply regretted by all. The funeral was held Wednesday in the Presbyterian church at Hamden. There was a large attendance. The fire department and the Macabee organization, to both of which Mr. Tompkins belonged, were present in a body. The burial was in the Hamden cemetery. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date; July 2 1, 1903) Funeral of A.W. Hulbert Will be Remembered as an Honored Citizen of Hamden. The funeral of A. W. Hulbert, one of Downsville’s oldest and most respected residents was held at hat place on Tuesday of this week. Mr. Hulbert was formerly one of Hamden’s business men. His boyhood days were spent on the farm now owned by M.M. Frasier in Terry Clove. For many years he successfully carried on the mercantile business in the village of Hamden and was closely identified with the business interests of the town. Since disposing of his furniture and undertaking business he retired and removed to Downsville. He was honored and highly respected by all who know him for his strict integrity, honesty and uprightness in all his dealings. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date; Dec. 13, 1891) THE SILVER CORD IS LOOSED.

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The Remains of Hon. William Lewis Given Back to Mother Earth The Funeral Obsequies at the Little Church in Hamden-A vast Assemblage Participate in the Las Sad Rites- Consigned to the Grave with Masonic Honors-Words of Praise for the Dead Senator.

The funeral of the late Senator Lewis was held in the Presbyterian Church in Hamden last Sunday afternoon and was attended by a large number of people, excursion trains being run from Walton and Delhi, and many people went from adjoining town by private conveyance. It is estimated that from 500 to 700 people sought admission to the little church where the deceased had worshipped for so many years, filling the edifice to overflowing, those who could not secure seats or standing room remaining outside during the service. The vast assemblage was something new to the quiet little village, and at the same time bore testimony to the popularity of the dead Senator. The ceremonies in the church began at 2 o’clock and were conducted by Rev. Mr. Percival, pastor, assisted by Rev. Mr. Park, of DeLancey, the services opening with an eloquent prayer by the former. Following, Mr. Park read a passage from Scripture appropriate to the occasion, supplementing it with a fervent prayer, for the spiritual welfare of the bereaved family. ( Marked out) Rev. Mr. Park ( penciled in ; Rev. Percival) took for his text the seventh verse of the twelfth chapter of Ecclesiastes; “Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was, and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it.” The preacher gave a most comprehensive explanation of Solomon’s meaning when he referred to the various faculties of mankind as the “Keepers of the house” and admonished his hearers that the time was approaching when the keepers of their houses would tremble from old age and exhorted them to avail themselves of the spiritual safety offered them “ere yet the silver cord be loosed or the golden bowl be broken.” The pastor dwelt at length upon the sterling virtues of the deceased and said that in departing he had left behind a legacy of rare worth in his love for his country, his townspeople and his home. Coming from Scotland, the land of his birth, when but seven years old, he had grown to manhood possessed of the characteristic virtues of the true Scotchman and was kind, sympathetic and generous in all things. Mr. Percival spoke briefly of the record of the deceased as a public man and said that in matters of state, as in all others, he was ever honorable and upright, and in closing implored the members of the bereaved family to cast their burden of grief upon the Savior and assured them that He would bear it for them, Mr. Percival’s remarks were listened to with great interest by those present, and many were the favorable comments concerning them heard on every side after the services were concluded. Though apparently a young man the reverend gentleman give promise of future greatness and his career in the pulpit will be watched with eager interest by many who heard him on this occasion. Following his address, Rev. Dr. Park spoke briefly saying that the legislative work of the deceased Senator would endure for ages and be read by generations yet unborn, and at the close of his remarks the speaker pronounced the benediction. William Lewis was born in Scotland, October 31, 1827, came to this country with his parents in July 1884, and resided on a farm in Terry Clove, town of Hamden, until September, 1850. Had a very moderate common school education. Removed to the village of Hamden and entered into the mercantile business which he continued for 25 years, to which was afterward added the butter business which he continued until his death. In 1854 Mr. Lewis was elected Justice of the Peach, which office he held for eight years. In 1862 he was appointed Assistant Assessor of Internal Revenue, which office he resigned in 1869, when he entered into a contract to grade and construct the masonry of twenty miles of the Ontario and Western Railroad between Delhi and Walton, amounting to about $220,000 which was completed December, 1871. He was elected Member of Assembly by the Republicans of the First District of Delaware County in November, 1871, and in 1872served on the committees of ______and Banks, and on the sub-committee of the whole. Was again elected Member of Assembly for the whole county in 1880 and served on the committee of Internal Affairs that investigated the oleomargarine frauds, which laid the

67 foundation for legislation to protect the butter industries of the State. In 1887 Mr. Lewis was again honored by being elected Senator from the Twenty-fourth District, composed of Broome, Chenango and Delaware Counties; served on committees of Railroads, Roads and Bridges, Internal Affairs and Public Expenditures. Was chairman of the committee of Internal Affairs, which had charge of all excise legislation and also of roads and bridges. Miss Flora Neish presided at the organ, and the choir of the church, ably assisted by Lieutenant J. W. St.John and Roderick Fitch, of Walton, rendered several appropriate selections in an excellent manner. In compliance with a recent request made by Mr. Lewis the casket was not taken into the church, but remained at eh homestead across the way, where the remains were afterward viewed by the vast assemblage. The procession started from the house at 3 p.m. William Lewis Hose Company of Hamden, heading the cortege as a guard of honor. They were followed by a carriage containing the pall bearers, who were Messrs. A. Seaman, A.W. Hurlburt, Donald Crawford, Alexander McFarland, H.A. Combs and James Chambers. After them came the hearse. Members of the Masonic fraternity from the surrounding towns marched with the procession and at the grave the beautiful burial service of ______was conducted by M.O. Landon master of the Delhi lodge, Rev. Mr. Percival offering the final prayer. Among those who were present from Walton were Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Neish and Miss Neish, Mr. and Mrs. E.W. Lockwood, Mr. and Mrs. H.E. North, Judge Sewell, Professor Fairgrieve, John Babcock, Supervisor C.B. Bassett, S.B. Loomis, E.W. Pond, L.S. St. John, Henry Inderlied, G. Sherwood, Charles Andrews, J.W. St. John, E.B. Hoyt, Frank Robinson, Robert Murray, Officer LS. Chace,, William Eaton, Charles Herring, A.D. Peake, S.F. Reynolds, Dr. J. H. Kelley and many others. A.S. Smith of Walton, representing North Star Lodge, F.and A.A. of St. Cloud, Minn., marched in the procession with the lodge from this place. Hon. James Ballantine, Supervisor J.F. Scott, J.A. Gladstone and J.W. Dickinson of Anders were among those from out of town. From Delhi came Ethel McIntosh, of the Delaware Republican, J.K. Hood, B. Mendel, Sheriff Elliott and ex- Sheriff McArthur, J.S. Page, William S. Crawford, R.P. Cormack, H.F. Davidson, Minor Stilson and others. Henry A. Mead was noted among the visitors from Franklin. A special train was chartered by the local lodge of Masons and carried about fifty members to Hamden, beside a goodly number of our citizens who do not belong to the order and the train from Delhi brought down about the same number. The weather was all that could be desired being more like a day in May-calm, sunny and peaceful, like the going out of the life just terminated. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (No Date Given) Influenza claimed one of its victims for death on Monday. Mrs. Cora Etta, wife of J.W. Eckert, died after a short but severe attack of influenza. Our sympathies go out to the family in this second bereavement in a space of four months. In October it was their little son, Randall, and now it is the mother. She is survived by her husband and five children; Theodore, who is still very sick with influenza; Christina, Mary, Jennie and Ralph. The funeral was held on Thursday from the house, Rev. R.E Schwenk officiating. Interment made in Hamden Cemetery. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date; April ____) Jennie Bostwick, wife of Arthur Shaw, died Friday morning and was buried Tuesday in Woodland cemetery, Delhi, the funeral services being conducted at her late home at 11:30 o’clock by her pastor, Rev. J.H. Turnbull. Mrs. Shaw was the youngest daughter of the late Marcus L. Bostwick and was 58 years of age. She was a lady of education and refinement and was respected and esteemed by her entire acquaintance. She had been ill with

68 pneumonia and resulting heart trouble for more than three months, had been convalescent and there seemed every reason to anticipate her ultimate recovery, when she suffered a relapse and lingered but a few days. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date; 1904) George E. Combs, son of Mr. and Mrs. H.A. Combs of this village, who has been for the past 3 years undergoing treatment at the Middletown hospital, died on Sunday evening aged 31 years. Mr. Combs went there on Monday and removed the body to Hamden on Tuesday. The funeral was held at the M.E. church, of which the deceased was a devout member, on Wednesday, Rev. W.L. Comstock officiating. Burial at Brisack’s cemetery. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (No Date Given; supposed to by 1904) Mrs. Wm. Stewart of Henderson Hollow fell on the ice on Saturday evening and received a slight fracture to her leg near the hip. Mr. Stewart was absent at the time and Mrs. Stewart lay in the wagon house some time until he arrived. She is being cared for by relatives and is doing a well as possible. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date; April 1902) Peter B. Calhoun (From our Hamden correspondent.) Peter P. Calhoun died at his home in Launt Hollow, Hamden, Thursday at noon, aged 80 years funeral Sunday, at First Presbyterian church at 11 o’clock; burial in Hamden cemetery. His sickness was pneumonia. He was ill but a few days. Mr. Calhoun was one of the solid citizens of his town and had a wide circle of friends and acquaintances. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date; 1902) Former Andes Resident Dead Peter Calhoun died at his home in Launt Hollow, Hamden, Thursday April 10, with heart failure following the grippe, in his 81st year. His illness was only of a few days duration, and the doctor was first called the previous Tuesday. Mr. Calhoun was born at Dunbartonshire, Scotland and came to America with his parents in 1834 and resided in southern Bovina and in Andes until the spring of 1876 when he moved to the farm where he died, He married Miss Mary McAusland, with three son, John, Daniel and Andrew, all of whom reside in Hamden, survive him. Mr. and Mrs. Calhoun celebrated their golden wedding about three years ago. The funeral was held on Sabbath and interment made in the Hamden cemetery. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date; Nov. 21, 1906) Mrs. Mary Calhoun (From our Hamden correspondent) Mrs. Mary Calhoun, widow of the late Peter P. Calhoun, died on Wednesday of last week at the home of her sister, Mrs. Wm. Stewart, Launt Hollow, aged 80 years, 4 months. The funeral was held at the Presbyterian church in Hamden village on Friday at two o’clock, Rev. A. McLeod Milligan of the Delancey U.P. church officiating. She was a consistent member of the Hamden Presbyterian church and respected by her neighbors and friends and those who knew her best. Her immediate family consists of three sons, John M., Daniel and Andrew Calhoun, and three brothers, John and James McAuslan of Hamden and Peter McAuslan of California, and two sisters, Mrs. Thomas Ballantine and Mrs. Wm. Stewart of Hamden. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date; 1916) Mrs. Walter R. Ballantyne

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Mrs. Walter R. Ballantyne of Hawley’s Station died Sunday morning, November 26, in the Albany city hospital, where on the previous Tuesday she had undergone a serious operation. Mrs. Ballantyne, who was 27 years of age, was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Fitch of Woodlawn. She was a young woman beloved by a large circle of friends, whose early death will be greatly mourned. Beside her husband and parents she is survived by a sister, Jennie and two brothers, George of Merrickville and F.J. Fitch of Ilion, N. Y. Her maiden name was Florence M. Fitch. She was married to Walter R. Ballantyne of Hamden on March 12, 1913, and the young couple started housekeeping on the James Ballantyne farm near Hawley’s. The funeral service was held on Wednesday at one o’clock in the Baptist church at Walton, conducted by Rev. H.J. McClure, pastor of the Delancey United Presbyterian church. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date 1925) OBITUARY John Monteith. John Monteith died Wednesday evening, April 23rd, at his home on Townsend street. Mr. Monteith, who was 70 years of age, had suffered from heart trouble the past few months and this disease caused his death. He was born in Scotland and after coming to this country worked on the Morrison farm in Basin Clove, town of Hamden. In 1880 he married Agnes Morrison and bought her father’s farm, which he successfully carried on for a number of years. On selling the farm he moved to Delancey, where he ran a cooperage until changing conditions made the business less profitable. About twenty seven years ago he bought the farm on the river road, where Marvin hollow intersects and lived there until 1922, when he sold and removed to Walton village, buying the Hanford house on Townsend street. Mrs. Monteith died there on January 26, 1923. December 24th last Mr. Monteith was married to Mrs. Juliet Keene of Delancey, who survives. Mr. Monteith was universally esteemed in the communities where he passed his life. He possessed the Scotch traits of industry, honesty and frugality. He was kindly in his views, ever tolerant of the opinions of others. He was a member of the United Presbyterian church from which the funeral services will be conducted at 2 o’clock Saturday by the pastor, Rev. F.C. Davidson. Burial will be made in Hamden. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ( Penciled Date; Sept 21, 1920; 88 yrs, 4 months) Mrs. Thomas Ballantine, Elizabeth McAuslan, widow of Thomas Ballantine, died at her home in Hamden, Monday, aged about 88 years. One adopted son, Fred Ballantine, survives and an adopted daughter died several years ago. Her husband died eleven years ago. A sister, Mrs. Wm. Stewart, of Walton, and a brother, James H. McAuslan, of Hamden, also survive. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. W.C. Robinson, D.D. of Delhi, with burial in the cemetery at Hamden. She had been an invalid for several years, being afflicted with cancer of the face and something over a year ago fell and sustained a fractured hip, from which she never recovered. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ( Penciled Date; 1912) John McAuslan John McAuslan, a life long resident of Hamden, died at his home in Feak Hollow Monday, February 26th. He had been helpless the past year and had suffered from rheumatism for several years. He is survived by his wife who has been his faithful companion, caring for the farm and stock without assistance as well as her husband until it seemed unwise for them to be left alone. Mr. McAuslan was the eldest son of Archibald McAuslan, who came from Scotland and settled in the town of Hamden. The family has always been identified with church work.

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Mr. McAuslan was an elder, as was his father, in the First Presbyterian church,of Hamden. His funeral was from the church Wednesday. Rev. Mr. Tiffany officiated in the absence of the pastor, Rev. Randall Pease. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date; May 1, 1911) Was 101 Years Old Peter J. Launt, Delaware’s Oldest Resident, Died Monday. Sixty Years at Hamden Was Mail Carrier from Kingston to Bainbridge in Thirties-Family Noted for Longevity. Peter J. Launt, Hamden’s centenarian, died Monday morning at the home of his nephew, Lewis Launt, Launt Hollow, where he had made his home during the winter. The funeral was held on Wednesday at the Presbyterian church by Rev. R. Pease at 10 o’clock. The burial was in the Hamden cemetery. Mr. Launt had reached the remarkable age of 101 years, 2 months and 18 days. His birthday occurred on the 12th day of February. During the winter he sustained an injury to his shoulder by a fall from which he did not fully recover. For one of his years his memory was good and he enjoyed relating reminiscences of 80 years ago. He had been a resident of Hamden for 60 years and always lived a single life. Peter J. Launt was born February 12, 1810, in the town of Nassau, Rensaelaer county. He came to Delaware county with his parents in 1818. He was a horse back mail carrier for several years from 1830 to 1840 between Kingston and Bainbridge by way of Delhi, and also from Delhi to Monticello. He was one of a family remarkable for the extreme old age they attained. His brother John lived to be 98; Lewis, another brother died at the age of 90, and his parents and other brothers and sisters each lived to a good old age. Mr. Launt long went under the title of “Uncle Peter.” And was probably the oldest resident of Delaware county. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date; Oct. 12, 1901) Lewis Launt died Saturday at his residence in Launt Hollow, of paralysis resultant from grip and pneumonia last spring. He was the youngest son of Jeremiah Launt, one of the pioneer settlers of the town, and when very young came with his father from Columbia county and lived for a time on the J.B. Yendes farm, after which they removed to his late home in Launt Hollow, where he had ever since resided, becoming one of the successful and substantial farmers of the town. He was known during his entire life time as a man of probity and good character, a good citizen and a good neighbor, a man respected by all who know him. He was 87 years of age and for several years past he, with his brothers, John and Peter J. , had been a trio of brothers remarkable alike for their great age and physical energy and vigor. John died March 12 last at the age of 98, and Peter J. still lives, hale and hearty, at the age of 91. Philip, another brother, died about 20 years since, aged about 75. Lewis Launt married Jeanette McFarlane and is survived by her and by three sons and two daughters. Funeral services wee held Monday at 11:oo o’clock at the First Presbyterian Chruch and were conducted by the pastor, Rev. J.H. Turnbull. The interment was in the family lot in the Hamden village cemetery. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ( No Date) Accidental Shooting in Hamden. Wednesday afternoon the ten-year-old son of Wm. Stuart, of Hamden, shot himself through the bowels, the ball entering the body below the pit of the stomach and taking an upward course. Dr. Holley, of Walton and Heimer of Hamden, who attended him probed for the bullet but it could not be found. He lies in a very critical condition. The shooting of course was accidental. The boy does not know how he did it, but it was done in cocking the weapon, which is a cheap 22 caliber revolver, one of the boy killing variety bought Monday at Hamden. His parents know nothing of his having it until the accident occurred. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date; 1875)

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In Hamden, Jan. 4, of cancer of the face, Archibald McAuslane, aged 80 years. The deceased was a native of the parish of Luss Dumbartonshire, Scotland and emigrated to America about the year 1822. He was for a number of years a ruling Elder in the First Presbyterian congregation of Delhi and for many years past occupied the same place in the Presbyterian congregation of Hamden. By his death his family loses the admonitions of a pious and kind father, the church a faithful and conscientious officer, the poor a lliberal and kind friend, and community an intelligent and honest member. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Obituary Thomas Ballantyne Died in Delhi, Tuesday, Sept. 14, 1909, Thomas Ballantyne, in his 80th year. Thomas Ballantyne was born in Peebles, Scotland, Aug. 7, 1830. In 1854, with his parents and family of four sons and a daughter, he emigrated to this country and settled in the town of Hamden, where his home has been until one year ago. Industry and thrift and honesty brought him a comfortable competence. He illustrated what is the power of a quiet life in all goodness and fidelity. May 10, 1879, he was ordained an elder in the Presbyterian church of Hamden, in which his father had held the same office before him. He was married to Miss Elizabeth McAustin, who survives him. A little more than a year ago, because of advancing years, he disposed of his farm and made his home in Delhi, but his affections were still for the old town and the old church, to which he came each Sabbath to worship and from which he was buried Thursday, Sept. 16th. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

(Penciled Date; April 21, 1918) Mrs. Orra Hall (From our Hamden Cor.) The death of Mrs. Orra Hall on Sunday evening cast a gloom over the entire community where she was known. She had been a great sufferer for nearly two years and had undergone two serious operations in New York city at St. Luke’s hospital, where it was sincerely hoped by all she might regain her usual robust health and strength; but it was otherwise ordered and she was stricken about a month ago and gradually grew weaker until death relieved her of her suffering. Mrs. Hall was 38 years of age and had been twice married. Two daughters, Cora and Elsie Hitt, were from of the first union. Two sisters also survive. The funeral services were held at the M.E. church at Downsville, Wednesday at 1:30, with burial in the Downsville cemetery. The heartfelt sympathy of a large circle of friends go out to the stricken family in this hour of sorrow. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date 1919) Mrs. Adam Cammer. (From our Hamden cor.) Mrs. Adam Cammer, aged 33 years, died early Monday morning, Aug 4, at her home in chambers Hollow, of heart trouble. Mrs. Cammer’s helath had been good and the day previous she entertained her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Tiffany, and her three sisters of Pepacton. Thus her death comes as a great shock to her grief stricken family. Mr. Cammer upon arising at 5 a.m. spoke to his wife who was breathing heavily, but she did not answer and expired in a few minutes. The case seems particularly sad as she leaves a little son, aged six weeks, and a daughter, Elsie, whose eleventh birthday was the day her mother passed away. Another little son, Lloyd, is five years of age. Beside the children, husband and parents, three bothers and three sisters survive.

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Mrs. Cammer was a woman of keen intellect, a good business manager and of a sunny and happy disposition. He place in the home and among friends will be sadly missed. The funeral services were conducted by her pastor, Rev. R.E. Schwenk, on Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 at the Presbyterian church, Hamden. The body, amid a bower of blossoms was tenderly laid to rest in Riverside cemetery, Hamden. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date-1926) Obiturary Mrs. Samuel Hamilton Mrs. Samuel Hamilton passed away at her home in Chambers Hollow, town of Hamden, Monday afternoon, January 25 at 1 o’clock. She had been in declining health the past few years but her last illness was of only a few days duration. Her maiden name was Mary Ballantine and she was born in the town of Davenport, June 7, 1847, the daughter of Robert and Mary Ballantine. There were two sisters and four brothers in the family, all now deceased. She was married to Mr. Hamilton January 4, 1887 and their entire married life had been spent on the farm where she died. Besides the husband Mrs. Hamilton is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Ralph Brant, and two grandchildren, all residing at the Hamilton home. Funeral services were held at the home Wednesday at 1 o’clock, conducted by her pastor, Rev. D.A.Craig of the Hamden Presbyterian church. Burial at Hamden. Among those from out-of-town, who attended the services were Mrs. J.E. Leal, Binghamton; Mr. and Mrs. J.P. Doig, Miss Margaret Doig, Mrs. Bertram Blencoe, Mr. and Mrs. Ballantine, and Miss Smith, Oneonta; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kelso, Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Sanderson and a son, East Meredith; Mrs. And Mrs. Roswell Brant, Franklin; Mrs. J.E. Graham, Stamford; S.C. Tate, Harpersfield; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gould, Mr. and Mrs. William Clark, Walton. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (penciled Date-July 1925) Ruth Mallory’s Death Believed Due to Heart Failure SINKS WITHOUT A WORD Diver Recovers Body From Twenty-Five Feet of Water-Find no Water in Lungs. Ruth Mallory, aged 19 years, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank L. Mallory of Mallory brook, town of Hamden, lost her life Tuesday afternoon, July 14, in a private pond on the boarding house property of Ray Elmore near Hurleyville, Sullivan county. Miss Mallory graduated from the Walton high school in 1924 and in June of this year completed her work in the training class of the school; she expected to teach this fall and later to enter normal school. About two weeks ago she and Miss Jenabel Wagner, another training class graduate, went to the Elmore place where they had secured work during the summer. Miss Wagner had worked at this place the past three summers. Tuesday afternoon about 4 o’clock Miss Mallory and Miss Florence Elmore went in bathing. Miss Mallory swam out and was coming back toward shore when suddenly she sank. The two young women were the only ones in the water. There were two other persons on the bank and it was only a few minutes before several young men from the boarding house were searching the water for the body. It was recovered a short time later in some twenty-five feet of water by one of the men who dived from a boat. Miss Wagner was in the house when her friends’ death occurred. The coroner who was called gave it as his opinion that the girl had suffered from heart failure and died before she sank. There was no water in the girl’s lungs, it is stated. She suffered from scarlet fever last spring and this disease is often followed by a weakened heart.

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The body was brought to the home of the parents at the foot of Mallory brook, near Hawleys station, on Wednesday by H.L. Newkerk of Delancey and Charles R. Holmes of Walton. The funeral service will be held today, Friday, at 2 o’clock at the United Presbyterian church in Delancey, the pastor, Rev. W.M. Barr, officiating. Ruth was a general favorite among the young people and her untimely death with a life of promise ahead will be deeply mourned. RUTH was born in 1905. Besides the parents she is survived by six brothers and sisters, William of Brooklyn, Mrs. Clifford W. Webster and Miss Belle Mallory of New York, Mrs. Lee W. Scudder of Lewbeach, and Ralph and Olive at home. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (penciled Date- May 1, 1931) ( note, spelling errors are as they appear in the article) Hamden Girl Killed Miss Grace Howland Meets Death in Auto Collision Versions of Accident John S. Lakin of Walton Held on Manslaughter Charge After Fatality Near Margaretville. Miss Grace Howland of Hamden was killed Friday evening in a collision near Margaretville between automobiles driven by her father, H.G. Howland, the Hamden merchant, and John S. Lakin, Walton lumberman. Miss Howland was thrown against the windshield of her father’s car by the impact of the collision and a piece of glass was driven into her temple, causing instant death. The accident occurred about a mile and a half west of Margaretville on the concrete road leading to Andes. Miss Howland was a teacher in the Ossining schools and was on her way home for the week end. She spent her Easter vacation in Bermuda and had planned the visit home to tell her parents about the trip. Her father had driven to Kingston in his Essex car to meet her. The mother sent along an extra wrap for fear Miss Howland might feel the cold. Miss Howland drove the car from Kingston to Margaretville and after stopping there to buy gasoline Mr. Howland took the wheel. Mr. Lakin has a lumber job at Dunraven near Margaretville. At the time of the accident, about 7:30 o’clock in the evening, he was driving to Margaretville in his Franklin roadster accompanied by Roy Place of the village. The men had been to Arena where Mr. Lakin states he had gone to collect a bill. Mr. Lakin planned to drive to Walton later as his daughter was coming home. The collision took place on the crest of a rise of ground. The cars came together with a terrific crash just as they were breaking over the brow of the knoll. The left front fender and left headlight of each car was smashed and the bumpers on the two machines locked. When the cars came to a stop they were still hooked together. The Howland car was entirely off the sixteen-foot macadam on its side of the road except for its left front wheel. Neither car upset. Miss Howland, who was seated beside her father in the front seat of the Essex car, was thrown against the windshield and the glass was shattered by her head. A piece of glass struck her in the temple, entering the brain and causing instant death. Her father’s left knee pan___ was shattered and he suffered several cuts on the nose and painful bruises about the chest. It is expected that he will be moved from the Delhi hospital to his own home this week. Larkin and Place escaped with minor injuries, although the steering wheel of the Franklin car was broken into three pieces. Passing motorists stopped to help and Troopers McGarvey and Nolan, who are stationed at Margaretville, were called to the scene. Mr. Howland raised his daughter’s body into the seat, thinking she had fainted, but when he got out of the care he collapsed but was able to tell who he was and where to send for his relatives. A son, Terry Howland, who lives at Leonardsville, was at once sent for and came on at once. Miss Howland’s body was removed to the undertaking rooms of N.L. Lattin at Margaretville and later was taken to Hamden by H.L. Newkerk, the Delancey undertaker. The concrete highway between Margaretville and Andes is sixteen feet wide. Mr. Lakin’s version of the accident is that as the Howland car came over the rise of the ground the lights blinded him for a moment. Mr. Howland

74 sates that as his car approached the Lakin machine the latter swerved sharply to the left and struck his Essex and at the time he was well over on his won side of the road. There were no marks on the road to indicate the position of the cars at the point of collision. The locking of the bumpers caused the two machines to follow the same course after the collision, coming to a stop as stated with Howland machine nearly off the concrete. District Attorney Robert B. Craft of Roxvbury was summoned to the scene soon after the accident. By his order the cars remained undisturbed until late Saturday. Meanwhile photographs and measurements were taken by interested parties. Mr. Lakin was placed under arrest o a charge of manslaughter. A hearing was to have been held Saturday before Justice E.A. Marks of Margaretville but this was postponed until May 22 and Mr. Lakin was released in $500 bail. He was represented by attorneys Andrew C. Fenton of Margaretville and Fred W. Youmans of Delhi with H.J. Hewitt of Delhi as counsel. He was examined Friday night about two hours after the accident by two Margaretville physicians, Dr. Maurer and Dr. Telford, to determine the question whether he was intoxicated. The case was presented to the grand jury in Delhi this week, so that the hearing before the justice of the peace will probably not be held. The grand jury adjourned Wednesday until Friday when it is expected to report. It is a coincidence that a year ago on May 3, 1930, Miss Christina Dean at Delhi, a school teacher, was killed in an automobile accident in Westchester county. H.G. Howland was a juror in the damage case brought by Miss Dean’s estate in which a verdict of $10.000 was recovered. Grace Howland was a young woman thirty-two years of age on April 16. She graduated from the Delaware academy in Delhi and later from the Oneonta normal. She had taught at Stamford, Briarcliff, Oxford, Hudson and Ossinng. She was a young woman of fine character whose life held much of promise and her tragic death brought sorrow to the hearts of many. Miss Howland was a niece of Mr. and Mrs. John R. Bryce of Walton. The funeral service was held at the Howland home in Hamden on Monday at 2 o’clock, Rev. D.A. Craig, pastor of the Presbyterian church at Hamden, officiating. The wealth of floral tributes and the large attendance at the service testified t the regard in which Miss Howland was held by her townspeople, school friends and teaching associates. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (No Date given) Rev. Geo. Browne was born Oct. 27, 1823 in Ballibay county Monaghan, Ireland. In his boyhood he showed a great desire for study and love for books. He was placed under the care of a tutor under whose instruction he laid the foundation for the broad and thorough education, which he afterwards attained. He graduated with honors from Queen’s college, Belfast, I the class of 1846. Then he went to Edinburgh, Scotland, and took a thorough course in theology In the seminary of the Free church. The records in both college ad seminary show that he had a good standing as a scholar in the classical, mathematical, philosophical and theological classes. He was licensed to preach by the Presbyterian church of Ireland, and for a time exercised his gifts as a minister in his native land. In 1851 the young minister was chosen and appointed by his general assembly as a missionary to the Presbyterian church in Canada. His home presbytery ordained and set him apart to the full work of the gospel ministry in May of that year and sent him on his mission to Canada with the very best of recommendations as to his personal character, scholarship and consecration. In Canada Mr. Browne’s ministrations were very acceptable. The people were anxious to keep him permanently their settled pastor, but he felt called of God to come and preach the word in the United States. In 1852 he returned to Ireland and was married to Miss Eliza Browne. She was a devoted Christian woman and gave her whole life to help him in the work of the Lord. With his bride he came back to the states and supplied different churches in Pennsylvania. His young wife died in Philadelphia and left to his care an infant daughter. With his precious little charge he came to Delaware county, N.Y., and supplied churches for a season in this and Otsego counties.

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After three hours complications intervened and terminated in his death, the direct cause being apoplexy superinduced by acute indigestion. The funeral at his church Thursday at 1 o’clock was largely attended. The services were conducted by Rev. Dr. Seeley of Delhi assisted by Rev. Robinson of Delhi. Interment was in the Hamden cemetery. He leaves a widow and four children, three boys and one girl, all residing in Hamden except one son, Wilson whose present home is in Iowa. Mr. Turnbull was of Scotch descent, being born in Scotland 63 years ago. Since his call to the Hamden charge nine years ago he has, by faithful church and pastoral work, endeared himself to his congregation and all with whom he came in contact, regardless of sect or religious denomination. He was strong personality, honest in his convictions, conscientious to a fault, fearlessly speaking the truth at all times, and as a result, enjoyed the full confidence and respect of those who knew him. In his clerical work he was a strong speaker, possessing a thorough knowledge of the scripture, at all times presenting the gospel to his hearers in a forcible, convincing and ardent manner. His life was devoted to his work and he was found at his post of th____ When the final summons came. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date-March 18,1920) – There is a picture with this article CARRIES OUT LIFE WORK IN SPITE OF ACCIDENT Handicapped by Loss of Sight and Left Hand (penciled Date-May41869) When 15 Years of Age, A E. Carr. Attains High Position in Ministry Walton, March 17- Undaunted by the accident that deprived him of his sight and of his left hand, A.E. Carr, then a boy of fifteen, determined that the misfortune should not deter him from what was to be his life work, the gospel ministry. Overcoming all obstacles he attended and graduated from the Batavia School for the Blind, and was ordained to the Baptist ministry, in which he has served with great success. The completion of the Delhi branch of the O.& W. Railway 52 years ago, was the occasion of a celebration at Hamden, a few miles from Walton, during which the explosion of a small cannon cost young Carr his eyes and his hand, but did not rob him of his energy nor his ambition for service. After several years of successful pastoral work he was a few years ago appointed associated missionary of the Deposit and the Franklin Baptist Associations a position to which he was recently reappointed, with an increased salary. He has 36 churches under his supervision, 23 in Franklin Association and 13 in the Deposit association. Mr. Carr is a strong preacher, a tireless worker, has a pleasing personality and is highly esteemed by all who know him. His wife,, who was Dorothy McAuley of New London, Conn. And who had been his faithful companion and assistant through 28 years of happy married life, died about a year ago. They had no children-the picture above showing him with the little son of his adopted daughter. Mr. Carr travels about the district and the State unattended and from his movements one would hardly detect that he is sightless. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date-Jan.2, 1913) Rev. Randall Pease. From Our DeLancey Cor. Hamden people were shocked on Thursday morning to learn of the sudden death of Rev. Randall Pease, pastor of the Hamden Presbyterian Church. Although in poor health for some time, it was not thought the end was so near, and on Sunday, December 29th, he as usual occupied the pulpit of his church. He had been confined to his room only a few days when on Thursday morning at 6 o’clock he peacefully passed to a better home above. Rev. Mr. Pease was a man loved and respected by all with whom he came in contact, and we can scarcely realize we are never again to hear the cheery greeting of one who has been a true friend to all. He with his daughter, Miss Anna Pease, now a music teacher in New York city, moved to Hamden four years ago and since then time has

77 brought many friends who sincerely mourn the loss of their pastor. Rev. Mr. Pease was about 60 years of age, his wife dying several years ago. One daughter, Miss Anna, as mentioned above, survives him. The funeral was largely attended Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the First Presbyterian Church, of which he was pastor. The floral tributes were many and beautiful, literally burying the casket in a mound of flowers. The body was taken to Ogdenburg St. Lawrence County, on Monday morning to be placed aside his wife. The daughter, Miss Anna has the deepest sympathy of all in her ______. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date-1919) Mrs. Mary C. Browne Mrs. Mary Catherine Browne died early Monday morning, August 25, at the home of her son, Charles T. Browne, Park street, Walton. Mrs. Browne, who had reached the advanced age of 81 years, fell the previous Wednesday and fractured her hip. She had been in failing health for several months and the shock of the accident was too severe for her enfeebled system to overcome. Mrs. Browne was the widow of the late George Browne, who died some twenty years ago. She was born in the town of Hamden and the greater part of her life, until thirty years ago, was spent in that town. Mrs. Browne is survived by three sons, Charles T. and Fred A. of Walton and Albert G. Browne of Montgomery, and two daughters, Mrs. W.D. Heimer of Hamden and Miss Lena Browne of Walton. One sister, Mrs. Emily Gemmel of Syracuse, also survives. A son, George Browne, of White Plains, died last December. The funeral service was held Wednesday afternoon at 3 o’clock at the home of Charles T. Browne, conducted by Rev. G.M. McKnight, pastor of the United Presbyterian church of which Mrs. Browne was a member. The body was taken to Delhi for burial. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled date-1914) DEATH OF HAMDEN WOMAN Mrs. Marshall E. Combs died at her home in Hamden, Wednesday evening Sept. 30, of Bright’s disease after a long illness extending over a period of several years, aged about sixty-three years. Her maiden name was Elizabeth Browne, daughter of the late Rev. George Browne by his first wife and she came to Hamden with her father from Canada in 1855. She received her education at Delaware Academy, was married to Mr. Combs in 1878 and their home has since been in Hamden village. She was a devoted member of the First Presbyterian church and was always a regular attendant and valued member of the choir as long as her health permitted. She is survived by her husband, an adopted daughter, Mrs. Wm. Montgomery, of Willard, N.Y. her step-mother, Mrs. Mary C. Browne, of Walton and several half brothers and sisters. The funeral is from the home this afternoon, Rev. H.E.Kilmer officiating, with burial in the Combs family plot in the Brisack cemetery, near Hawleys station. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date-1921) OBITUARY Mrs. Charles T. Browne. Mrs. Charles T. Browne passed away at her home on Park street, Walton, Wednesday evening, March 23. Mrs. Brown, who was 60 years of age had spent the greater part of her life in Walton, where she had a host of friends. Of a kind, cheerful and helpful character she won the friendship and love of all with whom she came in contact. She was a woman of fine Christian character and always took an active interest in church affairs and was a lifelong member of the United Presbyterian church. Besides her husband Mrs. Browne is survived by her father, Henry C. Sexsmith of Binghamton and a brother, W.C. Sexsmith also of Binghamton. Having no children, Mr. and Mrs. Browne at various times took into their home other children, gibing to them all the love and care they would have lavished on their own. These children

78 are Mrs. William Hastings of Walton, Mrs. Norris Whitcomb of Cairo, Egypt, Mrs. F.E. Brown of Purdy’s Station and Miss Lola Knapp at the Browne residence on Park street. The funeral will be held at her late home on Saturday at 3 o’clock, Rev. Courtland Robinson, pastor of the Delhi Presbyterian church, officiating. Interment will be made in the Walton cemetery. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date-May 27, 1932) OBITUARY MRS. MARY BROWNE HEIMER. While on an automobile trip through western New York Mrs. Mary Browne Heimer widow of Dr. W.D. Heimer, who practiced medicine in Hamden for many years, was stricken with angina pectoris on May 27 while at Penn Yan and died in a few hours. She traveled with Mr. and Mrs. E.C. Hamm of Norwich and the day before was apparently in excellent health and spirit. Lyon Bros. with Dr. Stanley Heimer of Unadilla brought thebody to her home in Hamden. Mrs. Heimer was born in Hamden seventy years ago, daughter of Rev. George and Mrs. Mary MacLaren Browne, and spent her whole life there. Her father was pastor of the Presbyterian church there for about thirty years, removing to Walton upon his retirement. She was one of a large family, only two of whom are now living. In 1886 she became the second wife of Dr. Heimer and was a most devoted wife and mother to his two children, Stanley and Lena They and Dr. Stanley Heimer’s two children were always most grateful and loving in their response to her care. In early life she became a member of the Presbyterian church and continued her interest in that and all community affairs. She was a lady of strong personality and had a wide circle of friends. A large company gathered for the funeral at her late home on Tuesday, May 31, which was conducted by Rev. W. Courtland Robinson, D.D. a lifelong friend of the family, and her pastor, Rev. D.A. Craig of Hamden. Burial was beside her husband who died in 1929, in the Hamden cemetery. Beside Dr. Stanley Hiemer of Unadilla, and Mrs. E.C. Hamm of Norwich she leaves her sister, Miss Lena Browne of Walton, and Albert Browne of Montgomery, also a cousin, Charles Gemmel of Syracuse; there are two grandchildren, Jean A. and William D. Heimer, Jr. Mrs. Heimer will be greatly missed by her kindred and all the older residents of Hamden whom she knew so well. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date-1929) OBITUARY DR. William D. Heimer. A family physician practicing in the country, especially among Delaware county hills, must be far more than an ordinary man to succeed in retaining public confidence for many years. We have no finer heroes in our community life than many still practicing and others who have gone, such as Buckley, Hubbell, Gates, Ogden and Montgomery. Dr. Heimer, who died at his home in Hamden on Jan. 23 at the age of 73, deserves a place high up in that most honorable roll. Since august, 1877, when he located in Hamden, he has gone night and day, winter and summer, against all sorts of hard conditions to homes in the village, the valleys and over the mountains. Blessed with excellent health and having a willing, sympathetic heart no one called for his help in vain. He came more and more to love the people and more and more to love the hills and valleys where they dwelt. Dr. Heimer was born in Andes Sept. 18, 1855. He studied at Andes academy and as a youth served apprenticeship in the drug store of Dr. Wight and whom he also studied medicine. Later he studied with Dr. A.P. Mann of Meredith, concluding his course in New York university from which he graduated in 18777. He was twice married, first to Lille Mitchell, who bore him two children, Mrs. E.C. Hamm of Norwich and Dr. F.S. Heimer of Unadilla. The young wife and mother passed away in 1881 and five years later Mary C. Browne, daughter of Rev.

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George Browne, for thirty years pastor of the Hamden Presbyterian church, became the devoted wife and most loving mother of the children. A family of singular happiness was thus established. Dr. Heimer gained high place among local physicians. He was often in consultation. He was president of the Delaware County Medical association and held the office of coroner several times. He was a wide and intelligent reader outside professional lines. American history was a constant interest, especially the war between the states, 1861-5. He had a very minute and comprehensive knowledge of that struggle, particularly the battle of Gettysburg. He located every soldier’s grave in Hamden township. He was genial in companionships, especially fond of children. As intimated, patients and their friends found a wise, devoted friend as well as competent physician. Some five years ago something happened, probably a lesion of an artery in the brain, very slight, but it began the steady physical decline culminating in complete physical impotence or for many weeks prior to his death. His funeral was very largely attended in the Hamden Presbyterian church Saturday, Jan. 26, Rev. David Craig and Rev. W.C. Robinson, D.D., officiating. The body was placed in the vault in Walton. Dr. Heimer lived a kind, industrious, most useful life and his dropping out of professional service has been a real loss. He is survived by his wife, son, daughter, grandchildren, Jean A. and William D. Heimer, and sister, Mrs. M.A. Marx. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date-March 24, 1895) MRS. JOSEPH DAVIDSON Mrs. Jane Davidson, widow of the late Joseph Davidson, died at 2’oclock Sunday morning, after a lingering illness, at the home of her son, William Davidson, in Terry Clove, with whom she has resided since the death of her husband, which occurred eight years ago. The deceased had lived in the town of Hamden for about forty years ago. The deceased had lived in the town of Hamden for about forty years, and enjoyed the esteem and respect of a large acquaintance and the love and veneration of numerous relatives and near friends. She had been an invalid for some time. She had attained the ripe old age of 82 years. She was a member of the Presbyterian church of this place, and a lady possessed of those Christian qualities which render life valuable. Besides William Davidson, she is survived by three sons and two daughters, R.B. Davidson of Millport, Chemung county, Mrs. Thomas Mellis of Spring Glen, Ulster county, John Davidson of Galilee, Wayne county, Pa., and Mrs. Thomas Young and Joe Davidson, of Hamden. The funeral was held at the home of her son, William, at 11 o’clock Tuesday. The remains were laid at rest in the family plot in Terry Clove. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (No Date Given) MRS. JOSEPH DAVIDSON Died, at her home in Hamden village, on Thursday, February 15th, 19__ Fannie Scott, wife of Joseph Davidson, aged about 53 years. Mrs. Davidson has never been rugged in health and for a few years has been on the decline. Consumption and other diseases developed and after many weeks yes, months of patient suffering she answered to her master’s call and peacefully passed from this life to a better home above. Her entire life was spent in the town of Hamden and since her marriage has been a resident of Hamden. One child (Belle), Mrs. Sheldon Ha_dy, was born to them and lived to brighten their home until October 24, 1909, when death claimed her. She had been married only a year and had always been at her father’s home in Hamden. Since her death Mrs. Davidson has been fighting against ill health. “God’s ways are not our ways and he knoweth best”. She was a woman held in the highest esteem by all who knew her. Not only in the home will she be missed by a large circle of friends and neighbors who will miss her kind words and cherry ways. She was always ready and willing to do a kind deed for anyone who sought her.

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Funeral services were held at her late home Saturday at one-thirty p.m. conducted by pastors of the Methodist and Presbyterian churches-Rev. Tiffany and Rev. Randall Pease. Burial beside her daughter in the village cemetery. The floral tributes were many and beautiful. The sympathy of all to the bereaved husband as the last link in his once happy home is gone. Those from out of town who attended the funeral were, Mrs. Lizzie Arnoys, of Ellenville; Joseph Mellis, of Middletown; John Davidson, of Bethel, Sullivan county; Mr. and Mrs. James Brown and Mrs. Wallace Demelt, of Walton. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date-Oct, 1908) FOUND DEAD IN WOODS. W.S. DAVIDSON, DELANCEY FARMER, KILLED WEDNESDAY, FELLING TREE. When Harry Palmer who draws the Terry Clove milk came to the premises of Wm. S. Davidson Thursday morning he found no milk ready and that the cows had not been stabled or milked. He notified Alex. McDougall who at once summoned some of the neighbors and a search was made for the missing man who was soon found dead in his woods where he had been chopping Wednesday afternoon. He was lying on a fallen tree and a sapling had fallen on him across his back and shoulders. It is thought that he was instantly killed. His dog was watching beside the body. He was a single man about 60 years of age and for several years past, since the death of his parents, had lived alone on a small farm in Terry Clove about four miles from DeLancey. He is survived by three brothers and two sisters. Town Clerk Joe Davidson and Mrs. Thomas Young of Hamden, being his only relatives residing in this county. The family unite in tender sincere thanks to the neighbors and friends,___ so kindly assisted during the illness and death of their dear mother, Mrs. Joseph Davidson, Terry Clove, and also to the friends who so liberally contributed flowers for the funeral. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date-Jan 1925) Obituary RALPH J. ANDREWS (From Hamden correspondent.) A death which shocked the entire community occurred Saturday evening shortly after 9:30 o’clock when a telephone call came that Ralph J. Andrews of Hamden hill had died with scarcely a minute’s warning. Mr. Andrews had been to town during the day, came home early and assisted with the chores. After the evening meal the family sat down for the comfort of the fireside and to listen to the radio. Mr. Andrews went to bed a few minutes previous to his wife and when she came he spoke that he did not feel well. Mrs. Andrews stated she went to his side and he expired without warning. A few weeks ago he met with an accident while buzzing wood; he had the misfortune to cut a finer off. Infection set in and the finger was operated on which at the time of his demise was doing very well. He had remarked to his friends in town he was not as strong as usual and lacked his usual strength but it was not commented on until his sudden death. The doctor called at the time pronounced it cerebral embolism. Mr. Andrews was one of the town best known politicians and had held several office, including that of supervisor. He was twice the Republican candidate for sheriff of Delaware county during the fusion campaigns and served as a commissioner of elections for several years. It can be said no man of the town of Hamden was better known than Ralph J. Andrews. He was of a kindly disposition and made and kept a multitude of friends who mourn with the family over the loss of their friend. He was born on Dec. 30, 1870, in Hamden, a son of George S. and Eunice Ellis Andrews. He married Miss Lillie Hoag in early life. Of the immediate family is the sorrowing widow and one daughter, Belle, now Mrs. Charles Milliagn. The funeral services were held at the home Tuesday at one p.m., Rev. T. C. Bookout of Delhi, officiating. Burial was in Woodlawn cemetery, Delhi. Mr. Andrews was a member of Delhi Masonic lodge. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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(Penciled Date-1913) OLD Forty-niner Dead. William Johnson died at his home on Franklin street, Friday January 3, aged 82 years. Mr. Johnson was one of Delhi’s oldest residents, having been born here, where he spent the most of his life. He was something of an adventurer in his younger days, being one of a party of five or six who went from Delhi to California when gold was discovered there. Returning from there, he married a daughter of the late Ebenezer Maxwell who, with three sons and a daughter, survives him. The funeral services took place from his residence Sunday afternoon, Rev. H.J. Kingdon officiating, and the body was deposited in the vault in Woodland Cemetery. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date-1916) Mrs. John S. Conklin Mrs. John S. Conklin, whose death was briefly mentioned in last week’s paper, passed away at her home at Youngs Sunday evening, Nov. 12, at six o’clock. Mrs. Conklin had been in declining health for the past two years. She was a patient sufferer, an earnest Christian. Her love and devotion for Christ had first place in her heart and life. Her maiden name was Laura Kirk, and she was united in marriage to John S. Conklin May 19, 1897, at her home in Rock Hill, Sullivan county. Two children came to bless their home for a short time, a son dying in infancy, a daughter, Gladys M., aged eleven years, died at Youngs five years ago. Mrs. Conklin is survived by her husband, her father, Richard Kirk; one brother, William, of Delancey; and two sisters, Mrs. Leslie S. Hector at Walton and Mrs. John Hamilton of Monticello. The funeral services ewe held at her late home Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock, conducted by her pastor, Rev. Scott D. Clark. Burial at Unadilla. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date-Oct 3, 1908) DELHI LADY SUICIDES MISS M.E. SMITH SHOOTS HERSELF AT DOLGEVILLE First Shot Unsuccessful, She Fires Again-Sad Case of Reason Dethroned by Ill Health. In answer to a telegram announcing the death of their sister, Miss Margared E. Smith at Dolgeville, N.Y., Archie and Miss Helen Smith of Scotch Mountain, went to that village Monday to bring home the body and learn the details of the sad affair, the following account of which is condensed from the Little Falls Evening Times. “Miss Margaret E. Smith whose home is in Delhi, N.Y., who has conducted a millinery store here the past six years committed suicide Saturday afternoon by shooting herself back of the right temple. The deed was committed about noon but was not discovered until five o’clock when Dr. Clark Getman, owner of the building where Miss Smith resided and had her millinery quarters, made an entry into the house accompanied by Rev. R. G. Jones of the Presbyterian church. They were urged to make the investigation by the fact that the house had been closed all the afternoon. Postals had been sent by Miss Smith to some of her friends here, asking them to call upon her in the afternoon. Her trimmer returned as usual at 1 p.m. but was unable to get in. The friends who called found no answer to their knocks, and the misgivings of the people were added to by the fact that Miss Smith, always more or less despondent since the death of her mother last spring, had given evidences of deeper melancholy lately and had acted very strangely. The investigators found the front door locked and bolted but entered by a rear door which was unfastened. In a small room back of the millinery parlors Miss Smith lay on a cot with a 32-calibre revolver in her right hand. She had evidently been dead several hours. Tow shots had been fired before the desired result was achieved. The first shot was flattened against the right side of the head. I is conjectured that the shot had the effect of drawing blood but did not make the victim unconscious. She had gathered all the blood that came from the first wound in a small basin, there being no blood stains anywhere about. Afterward the second and fatal shot was fired which penetrated from the right to the left side of the head. Three cartridges were gone from the revolver. The extra

82 shot had been fired by Miss Smith Saturday morning when she discharged the revolver for the purpose of testing it. She did the test-firing in her kitchen. No particular stress was laid upon the circumstance at the time. An inquest was judged unnecessary. A letter addressed to Miss Helen Smith of Delhi, a sister, was found. It was a rambling, incoherent missive, betraying evidences of a mind unhinged. Miss Smith entertained the idea that she was being talked about, persecuted and pursued by men, this thought being expressed in her letter. She also said that someone had tried to drug her. In her conversation the past few days Miss Smith had given expression to her fear of men and had said that at night she saw men’s faces peering at her through her windows. Other hallucinations of a similar nature brought on the state of mind which impelled the lady to kill herself. Miss Smith intended to close out her millinery store here and had come from Delhi Tuesday for that purpose. Many of her household goods were packed for shipment, showing that the suicide had not been planned for more than a few hours ahead at the most. Miss Smith was born on Scotch Mountain 34 years ago, being a daughter off the last James Smith. She learned the millinery business with Mrs. L.C.. Bush of Walton, and for a time conducted a millenary store in Andes. She was a most estimable, refined young woman and was universally respected. Here she was a member of the First Presbyterian church but took her letter to the Presbyterian church at Dolgeville upon going there. Ill health following an attack of mumps and grip is thought to have unsettled her mind and she was doubtless temporarily insane when the deed was committed. She had been home for three weeks to rest and recuperate and her friends had noticed her mind was not quite right, but she seemed better and was apparently quite herself when she returned to Dolgevill Tuesday of the last week. Saturday morning she had telegraphed her brother, Malcolm, who lives in Elliott, Ill., that she was coming West and he that night started for Dolgeville in answer to her request that he meet her. He did not learn of her death until he reached Little Falls Monday evening. The funeral was held in Dolgeville, after which the two brothers and sister came with the body to Delhi arriving Wednesday evening. Burial was made in the Flats cemetery Thursday, the burial service being conducted by Rev. J.H. Robinson, D.D. Besides the brothers and sister mentioned Miss Smith has a brother, James, residing at Nevasota, Tex. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (No Date given) ( note- the spelling appears here as it did in the article) OBITUARY Dr. James H. McLaren. We find the following appropriate tribute to the memory of the late Dr. McLaren in the Delhi papers: The subject of this memoir, Dr. James H. McLaren, to our short sighted eyes, had but commenced life’s struggle. For six months he practiced medicines in Delhi, and during his brief stay made many staunch friends both in a social and professional capacity. He afterwards went to Franklin where for two years he practiced his profession with an unusual degree of success. But death, that dread King of Shadows, had marked him as his victim. Filled with enthusiasm for his work, an earnest desire to relieve suffering humanity and elated by the success that almost invariably attended his efforts, he forgot himself. While he contended with many-formed disease in others, he was unable to stay the sure and steady progress of that most dreaded of all diseases – consumption. He strove to perform the duties of his profession till sheer exhaustion drove him from the field. His whole life and actions were characterized by a tenacity of purpose which it has seldom been ours to note in any individual. His moral character was as unblemished as any man’s always obeying the behests of an enlightened consciscience. As a professional man, his courtesy and brotherly love were broad and sincere. He was a man of more than usual ability, as his large and growing practice can testify. His was a reputation established upon real intrinsic merit, not by “gush” or mannerism. He defested dudeism in any man, especially in the medical profession. He was a man of few words, and his opinion, expressed only after calm deliberation, was sound and conclusive. Since his death it has more than once been our fortune to meet those whom he attended through serious and lingering sickness, and all unite in saying that he never failed to inspire them with the feeling that he was master of the situation, thus

83 giving confidence and assurance when all was blank and despair. Always found in the line of duty, however so humbly he followed in the footsteps of the Great Physician who, while upon____went about doing good. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ( No Date noted) Oswald M. Anderson died at his home near Downsville, Monday, September 8, of typhoid fever. He was thirty- nine years of age and was born in DeLancey, but removed with his parents to Colchester when but a small lad. The deceased was a man of exemplary habits, kind hearted and genial in his disposition, loved and respected by all his friends and acquaintances. The funeral was largely attended Wednesday at this late residence. The floral offerings were many and beautiful. He was buried in the family plot in DeLancey Cemetery, “The Knights of the Maccabees,” having charge of the services at the grave. His wife and three small children and three sisters survive him. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date-June 1908) SURROGATE’S COURT Reported for the Dairyman. Estate of Harvey M. Seaman, late of Hamden; will admitted to probate; Isabella J. Seaman, Amasa G. Seaman and Bayard J. Seaman executors. The will gives to the wife $2000 absolutely; also the executors are directed to pay her $ 200 annually, and such additional sums as in their judgment she may require. She is also given a life use of the premises where she resides, together with the household furniture, etc. To a daughter, Fannie Chapman, is given $1000, and the life use of the Crocker farm whereon she resides; at her death the farm is t go to her children, share and share alike. To a grandson Joe Chapman, is given $100; to granddaughter, Belle Chapman, $100; to grand-daughter Ethel Chapman, $100; to daughter-in-law, Mabel Seaman $ 100; to grandson, Ralph Seaman $100; to grandson, Morris Seaman, $100; to daughter-in-law, Florence Seaman, $100. To the sons, G, Clifford C. and Bayard J. Amasa Seaman is given the mill property at Delancey; also $1,000 each. Of the residue of the estate the wife is to have one fifth; each son one-fifth; the other fifth to be held in trust for benefit of daughter, Fannie Chapman. The will is dated May 22, 1908. The personal estate is valued at $2,500; real at $15,000. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date-June 29,1908) HARVEY M. SEAMAN Harvey M. Seaman, who died at his residence in DeLancey, last week Monday evening, had been ill for a year or more with heart trouble and his death was not unexpected as his physicians had informed his family that the end might come at any moment. Mr. Seamn was not only a successful business man but he was one of the best men in this vicinity. He was born in February, 1829, and much of his early life was spent in Pennsylvania. The gold discoveries in California attracted him to that Sate, but he did not remain long , and returning to DeLancey in 1856 he bought the tanning and lumber business of James Russell, and successfully conducted the business until the lumber and bark supply was practically exhausted. He then turned his tannery into a feed mill. After a half century of well managed business, he retired, selling the business to his two son, A.J. &B.J. Seaman, who have continued it under the firm name of the Seaman Milling Company. Mr. Seaman was an unusually well informed man, energetic and successful in business, upright and absolutely square in all his dealings, a most kind and obliging neighbor and one of the best and most substantial citizens DeLancey ever had. His mother was a sister of the late Harvey R. Millard of Delhi, for whom he was named. His wife, who survives him, was Miss Isabelle Goodrich, a sister of J.I. Goodrich, of Delhi, and a grand daughter of Isaac Goodrich, who was one of the earliest settlers of DeLancey. Mr. Seaman’s family consists of three sons and one daughter. Funeral services were conducted at the home Thursday by Rev. A.M. Milligan, the burial being in the family lot in the DeLancey cemetery,.

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++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (No Date Given) IN MEMORY OF AMASA M. SEAMAN, Who died February 17, 1897, aged 63 years, 10 months and 12 days.

Call not back the dear departed Anchored safe where storms are o’er. On the borderland we left him Soon to meet and part no more.

Far beyond this world of changes, Far beyond this world of care, We shall find our missing father In our Father’s mansion fair.

Weep not that his to is are over, Weep not that his race is run; God grant that we may rest as calm When our work, like his, is done.

Till then we yield with gladness Our father to him to Keep, And rejoice in sweet assurance- “He gives His loved ones sleep.”

Heaven retaineth now our treasure, Earth the lonely casket keeps, And the sunbeams love to linger Where our blessed father sleeps.

Had He asked us, well we know We would say, “O spare the blow.” Yes, with streaming eyes would pray, Lord we love him, let him stay. In Love he lived. In peace he died His life was asked, But God denied. DeLancey, MNy. Y. L.M.S. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (No Date given) John B. Howland (From our Hamden correspondent.) The body of John B. Howland, who died at Beacon city, N.Y. on December 30, was brought to Delhi on Tuesday and placed in the receiving vault, later to be buried by the side of his wife, who died several years ago.

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He was born near Delancey April 20, 1838, and was one of the family of twelve children of George F. and Nancy Howland. Of the surviving family is a sister, Mrs. Mary McNee of Oregon. Gershom of Ardonia, William of Oneonta and A.C. Howland, now of Moorehead, Minnesota. Two brothers, Sheldon, died in 1915 and Ray Howland of Delancey in 1914. One son, George of New York city, survives. Another son, Irving Howland, died in Brooklyn a number of years ago. The body was met at the 3:45 train from Delhi Tuesday and escoted to ______etery by members of the Delhi Pos______Rev. Forrester officiated. Mr. Howland was a man of excellent Christian character and his life should be an example for others to follow. Mr. Howland’s death were caused by a fall on the ice in the backyard of his home. He was dead when found. Mr. Howland was a Civil War veteran and was seriously wounded at the battle of Honey Hill. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ( No Date given) DEATH THINNING THE RANKS Elbridge Signor died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. William Anderson, in Blookville, Tuesday night, February 24, aged 74 years. He had been for many years an invalid. Mr. Signor was a veteran of the Civil War enlisting at the age of twenty years with the first company (Co.I, 72nd Reg.) which went to the front from this county, starting June 4, 1861, and his infirmities (Paralysis of the lower extremities) were no doubt brought on by the exposures he suffered during that period, when he with his regiment, participated in many of the bloodiest battles of the war. He was born in Hamden and spent the greater part of his life there. For twenty years he resided in New York, where he was a clerk in the N.Y. City post office, but for the past few years he had resided with the daughter mentioned, who is the only surviving child of two families, he having been married twice. The funeral was held from his late home February 27th, with interment at the Brisack cemetery in Hamden. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ( No Date Given) DEATHS HARVEST AT HAMDEN The two months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. K. Bush died suddenly Monday night, after an illness on only a few days. The funeral was conducted on Thursday at 11 a.m.; interment in Hamden cemetery. James Davis, aged 84 years, a civil war veteran, died on Saturday night at the home of Mrs. Ira Banney, of pleura pneumonia, after an illness of less than one week. The burial was with military honors and was in charge on the Delhi veterans, who attended, to pay their last tribute of respect to their departed comrade. Wilma, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William VanLeuvan, of Delhi, died suddenly on Sabbath morning. Prayer was held at the home on Tuesday at 10 a.m. The body was brought to Hamden for burial. Mrs. VanLeuvan will be remembered here as being Mrs. Maggie Grant Hinkley. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date-1916) Miss Elizabeth Dag On Sabbath afternoon at 2 o’clock, January 9th, occurred the death of Miss Jannette Elizabeth Dag. The cause of her death was static pneumonia. The funeral services were held at her late home, at the residence of her father, Walter Dag. Services were conducted by Rev.A.A. Johnston, pastor of the “Church of the Covenanters,” of which she was a devout member. The regard in which Miss Dag was held was evidenced by the large attendance at the funeral “notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather. The floral tributes were numerous and beautiful. Interment was in Walton cemetery. “Libbie,” as Miss Dag was affectionately known, had been a severe sufferer for years, but her suffering had only served to bring into sharp relief the gracious characteristics of cheerfulness, unselfishness and patient fortitude. She suffered without complaint, died unafraid in Christian hope and leaves a host of friends who have long admired her loveable disposition. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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(Penciled Date;1915) Mrs. Walter Dag Mrs. Walter Dag died Wednesday morning June 30th, at 7 o’clock, after a lingering illness of nearly nine months. Mrs. Dag’s maiden name was Margaret B. Thomson. She was born in the town of Bovina April 18, 1839. After her marriage the family moved to Delhi for a short time, then to Unadilla, then to the farm down the river know as the Dag farm where the deceased has resided for 37 years. Mrs. Dag was a woman of rare Christian personality, patient, kindly and faithful. She leaves a large circle of friends who mourn her death and who will miss the inspiration of her noble life. The funeral service well be held at the home this, Friday morning, at 12 o’clock, Rev. A.A. Johnston, pastor of the Church of the Covenanters, of which she was a devoted member, officiating. Her husband and three children, William, Susan and Elizabeth survive her; also two brothers, William B. Thomson of Bovina, and Thomas H. Thomson of Garden City, California; and one sister, Mrs. James McFadden, of Altadena, California. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date-Oct. 1908) MRS. Roma Wakeman of Walton dies after 12 hours illness. Mrs. Roma Wakeman, AGED 36, DIED VERY SUDDENLY AT HER HOME ON Third Brook, Walton, Saturday evening. She had complained slightly of neuralgia but the attack did not seem severe and she was apparently in her usual health when she retired Friday night. Towards morning her husband was awakened by hearing her get out of bed and fall upon the floor. He asked what was the matter but received no answer and soon saw that she was unconscious. She did not revive and died about 12 hours late, apoplexy being thought to have caused death. The funeral was held Tuesday at her late home, her pastor, Rev. G.W. Nims who officiated at her wedding, conducting this last sad service, after which her body was laid to rest in the Walton cemetery. As Miss Eunice Wilson, Mrs. Wakeman spent her girlhood at Trout Creek and has many friends there as well as at Walton where her married life was spent. Possessed of a sweet, refined nature, more than ordinary education and unusual musical talent, especially as a singer, she was one whose personality won all hearts. She leaves besides her mother and her husband, a brother, William Wilson, residing on the home at Trout Creek, and two sisters, Miss Hatti Wilson of Trout Creek, and Mrs. R. S. O’Dell of this village. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date-1913) Miss Grace Green. Miss Grace Green died Tuesday evening January 21, at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank S. Green, Liberty street, aged 32 years. Miss Green had been in poor health sometime, but had been around and came down street Saturday. Death was due to hemorrhages of the stomach. The funeral services will be held today, Friday, at 10 o’clock, at the house, Rev. G.M. McKnight officiating, as her pastor, Rev. I.M. Foster is ill. She was a member of the Methodist church and a faithful attendant, taking a great interest in all church work. The services at the grave will be in charge of Gardiner Rebekah Lodge of which Miss Green was a member. Beside her parents a sister, Maud, Mrs. Earl Walker, and two brothers, W. Everett and Secord, survive her. Grace Green was a graduate of the Walton High School and training class and taught school for a number of years up to last June. She was a great worker and a woman conscientious in all her duties, loved and respected by a wide circle of friends. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date-May 1892) SARAH C. LAUNT. Mrs. Sarah C. Launt died at the residence of her son, John R. Launt, Townsend street, Saturday, May 21, at 8 o’clock p.m., aged 64 years. She had been an invalid for several years past. Mrs. Launt was the oldest daughter of

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John Launt of this town. She was born in Delhi in 1828 and spent her girlhood days there. Later she lived in Hamden and Walton. She married James Launt and their union was blessed with five children, two of whom died in fancy; one son, William H., was drowned while they lived at Hamden and two John R. and Henry T., survive her. Since the death of her husband ten years ago, Mrs. Launt has made her home with her son, John R. She was for years a devoted member of Christ Episcopal church of this town; beloved by all for her quiet unaffected goodness and her warn and generous disposition. The funeral was held from her late home Monday at 2 o’clock, Rev. J.R.L. Nisbett of Christ church officiating. The remains were interred in the family plot in the Walton cemetery. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

(Penciled Date Jan.26, 1930) Man burned to death in Beerston Fire James Gray Overcome by Smoke After Giving Alarm FIND ONLY A FEW BONES Hunter Family Escape in Nightclothes But her Father Perishes; When He Tarries Too Long.

James E. Gray was burned to death early Sunday morning when fire destroyed the farm house of Joseph Goodrich at Beerston occupied by his son-in-law, George Hunter, who works for Mr. Goodrich. The location of the charred pieces of bone found in the ruins Sunday afternoon indicated that Mr. Gray had nearly reached the front door of the burning house when overcome by smoke. Mr. Gray was a former resident of Basin clove, Hamden. After the death of his wife about two years ago he removed to Walton with his daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Hunter. A granddaughter, Thelma Eckert, aged six, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Eckert of Hamden has made her home with the Hunters and Mr. Gray most of the time. Last summer Mr. Hunter entered the employ of Joseph Goodrich of Pines, conducting the former Charles Beers farm at Beerston owned by Mr. Goodrich. The farm is on the dirt road about a quarter of a mile off the state road. Mr. Gray had been employed by Street commissioner J.A. Goodrich of Walton the past two summers and after the Hunter family moved and after the Hunter family moved and after the Hunter family moved to Beerston boarded with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Van Wagner, Stockton avenue, until late in the fall when the street work stopped, when he went to Beerston to live with the Hunters. The fire which destroyed the house apparently started in the kitchen ell on the northwestern side of the house. Mrs. Hunter states that after she had finished the evening’s work in the kitchen Saturday the fire in the stove there was allowed to go out. The family went to bed early, all sleeping on the first floor. Mr. Gray occupied the room at the front of the house on the northern side while the Hunters and Thelma used two rooms across the hall on the south side of the house. About two o’clock Sunday morning Mr. Hunter was aroused by his father-in-law calling to him that the house was on fire and to get Thelma and Barbara, that is Mrs. Hunter, out at once. Mrs. Hunter and the girl fled outdoors in their nightclothes while Mr. Hunter had on only a pair of overalls. The flames had gotten a big start when Mr. Gray gave the alarm and almost at once after Mr. and Mrs. Hunter and their niece had escaped the house was a roaring furnace. When Mr. Gray did not follow them out at once Mrs. Hunter and Thelma got out their car and lightly clad as they were drove to the Beerston creamery and aroused the manager, Henry McDougal, who gave the alarm locally and also sent to Walton for help. Mrs. Hunter’s feet were badly frost bitten. Mr. Hunter remained to try and rescue his father-in-law, Believing that he was still in the bedroom Hunter broke in the window and attempted to gain entry but was driven back by the flames which singed the hair on his face and head. The location of the remains of Mr. Gray’s body indicated that he must have been overcome just inside the outside door, only a few feet from safety. After being driven back by the flames Hunter wrapped some old bags about his feet and walked down the railroad tracks to the creamery.

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The Morrow pumper No. 1 was dispatched from Walton but when the firemen arrived at the scene there was nothing they could do to save the house and the direction of the wind kept the sparks from the barn. Sunday after the ruins had cooled down search was started for Mr. Gray’s body. Only a few charred remnants of the skull and other bones were found. The remnants of a jack-knife and a silver watch belonging to Mr. Gray were found near the bones, indicating that the victim of the tragedy had either stopped to dress or had gathered up his clothes and started for the front door when overcome by the smoke. The watch had stopped at 6:10, nearly four hours after the fire. A few weeks ago the main chimney in the house burned out. Since then this chimney had been thoroughly cleaned. At that time Joseph Goodrich, the owner, asked Mr. Hunter if he carried any insurance on his household goods and on learning that he did not advised him to get some at once. As a result Mr. Hunter took out $1,140 insurance with the town co-operative company only two weeks ago. Mr. Goodrich carried $25000 insurance on the house. The kitchen stove entered another chimney from the one which burned out. A building on the farm used as a hen house has been moved and fitted up for temporary living quarters for the Hunter family. Mr. Goodrich plans to rebuild the farm house as soon as weather permits. James Gray, the victim of the tragedy, was 56 years of age, being born March 4, 1873. Nearly all his life was spent on a farm at Basin Clove, town of Hamden. After his wife’s death to Mr. Gray and the Hunters moved to Walton. He was a man well thought of by neighbors and friends. Three daughters survive, Mrs. Hunter, Mrs. Theodore Eckert of Hamden and Mrs. Roy Conklin of Basin Clove. There are a number of brothers and sisters. The funeral service was held Tuesday at one o’clock at the Holmes funeral home, Rev. D.H. Craig, Pastor of the Hamden Presbyterian Church officiating. Burial was made in the Walton cemetery. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Obituary Early Monday morning May 25th, Mrs. Henrietta McNaught died at her home at Cabin Hill, N.Y. 81 years. The deceased was a native of Scotland, having been born near Loch Lomond. About 1820 her father, Andrew Monroe, emigrated t the more fertile fields of America and settled in the town of Andes, where she had ever since resided. In 1836 the deceased was married to Andrew McNaught, also a native of Scotland and who resided on the old McNaught homestead on Cabin Hill. Three children were the fruit of this union, only one of whom survives, the others, Archibald and Catharine, like the father having preceded the deceased. For over 60 years Mrs. McNaught had continued to reside on the same farm. Her last illness was of a lingering nature but cheerfully and courageously she bore all, calmly awaiting the inevitable result. On the morning of May 15th at 7:20, the end came peacefully. Like a child falling asleep she passed from those who loved her to that “bourne whence not traveler returns,” and in the full possession of all her faculties loss, and also four brothers, Duncan Monroe of Rhinebeck, N.Y. John Monroe of Delhi, N.Y. , Gilbert Monroe of Dysart, Iowa, C.B. Monroe of Andes, and two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Lawrence of Lenox, Mass., and Mrs. H.P. Reynolds of New Kingston, N.Y., besides a large circle of friends. The funeral services, held at the house on Wednesday at 10 a.m. were conducted by Rev. James Bruce, D.D. of Andes who preached from the text, 2 Tim.,8-10. Interment at the Flats Cemetery Delhi. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Penciled Date-June 18, 1918) MARY SHAW SALTON, Wife of Thomas Salton, died at her home in Walton Tuesday night, from ptomaine poisoning. She was the daughter of the late Edwin Shaw, one of the well known family of that name natives of Hamden. She leaves besides her husband, one brother, J. Russell Shaw. She had no children. Her age was 54 years and the funeral will be from the United Presbyterian church in Walton next Monday at two o’clock. She was a woman of amiable

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(Penciled Date- June 17,1918) DEATH OF A.J. MCNAUGHT FORMER RESIDENT OF ANDES DIES AT STAMFORD

Andrew J. McNaught passed from this life on Monday morning after a protracted illness, at an advanced age. For many years past he had made his home with his son, Andrew J. McNaught. Jr., in Stamford, and had become a well known and respected citizen of the place. Quiet and retiring in his disposition, his circle of acquaintances was comparatively small but he commanded the respect of everyone who had the privilege of his acquaintance. The Funeral services were on Wednesday. Deceased was in the 76th year of his age. He was born on the McNaught Homestead farm on Cabin Hill, the son of Andrew McNaught and Henrietta Monroe, both natives of Scotland. He was educated at Delaware Academy, Andes Collegiate Institute and Union College, graduating from the latter institution in the class of 1868. After graduating he spent several years in teaching then held a state position at Albany ,subsequently engaging in the mercantile business. In 1884, owing to ill health, he returned to the homestead farm in Andes, where he lived until about five years ago, when he went to Stamford to reside with his son. In 1870 he was married to Martha J. Pease, of Schenectady. His wife died several years ago. He is survived by one son, Attorney Andrew J. McNaught Jr. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ( No Date given) The marriage of Miss L ____ Peake to Robert P. Littlejohn ____emnized at the home of the ______Wednesday at 12o’clock m.,___ A. Gordon of Cabin Hill of____. There was a large attendance of ______tives and friends who left n______grant and costly gifts. Imm____following the ceremony elab_____ freshements were served, the _____ Lamont of Delhi being the ______Mr. and Mrs. Littlejohn have ______New York intending to spend _____days visiting relatives there ______Roscoe. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (No Date Given) JOHN BRYCE-The following action was taken by the session of DeLancey, in view of the death of John Bryce, who died in a good old age (90 years) , and whose amia___wife followed him to the same mansion home, just one week after at the ripe age of 92 years. This wor__ly couple waslked together sixty0four years, and were known far and near for their more than common libe___ity and piety and devotion to the Church. Scores of ministers have found a Bethel under their roof. To their steadfast efforts, the DeLancey congregation owes much for its present and past history of usefulness and prosperity. Not a friend or foe of Christ, in all the township of Hamden, N.Y.., where they lived over ___ years, who did not take knowledge of them that they had learned of Jesus, and were just what they proposed to be. The two sons and three daughters left to mourn their loss are all active members of the same congregation and may well rise up and call the memory of such parents blessed. The session at its regular annual meeting to review the year’s work, took the following action; Whereas, God on Dec. 30, 1891 had taken up to heaven our brother and senior member, John Bryce, who had been a ruling elder in this session during forty-three years, and who was a just an, and one who __red God above many; therefore, Resolve 1. That we bow in loving submission to the ___ of Him who doeth all things well. That we bless the Lord who has not left us com__tless, or made us to sorrow as those who have not __oe; for we believe where Jesus is, there is also his servant our brother.

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That we thank God for Sparing his life so many __rs and making it so useful to us as a session and to the congregation through his steadfast faith and com___nt love and unconditional obedience and great benevolence and strong courage and exemplary life in the home and community and church. That the members of this session be admonished greater fidelity and fuller consecration in every goo __rd and work. That we commend his children, who are call to mourn the loss of the best of Christian parents, to the __ce, comfort and consolation of their lord and Savior. We trust that they will not forget that God __red their father and mother to be truly helpmeets to each other sixty-four years, that they were lovely and pleasant in their lives and in their death they were not __vided; for we trust that both are notw clothed in ____ raiment, and that Jesus has not blotted their names out to the book of life, but has confessed them before his Father and his angels. That we make a minute of this in our sessional record, and publish there resolutions I the Christian Instructor, and present a copy of them to the bereaved family. By order of Session; James Chambers, Robert Ballantine Com. George Wight J.B. Mable. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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Adam, George, jr. 27 Amos, Martha 17 Adams, Effie Mrs 5 Amos, Walter 17 Adams, John Mrs. 48 Amos, William 17 Adams, Margaret 22 Anderson, James 8 Aiken, Elmer, Mrs. 29,50 Anderson, Oswald M. 84 Ainsley, Clifford 35 Anderson, William 13 Ainsley, Clifton 35 Anderson, William Mrs. 86 Ainsley, Jessie 23 Andrews, Beers 81 Aitken, William M. Mrs 31 Andrews, Charles 68 Aitkens, Elmer Mrs. 40 Andrews, Elmer L. 58 Aitkens, Wm 41 Andrews, Eunice Ellis 81 Aker, Adeline 20 Andrews, George S. 81 Amos 56 Andrews, Marcia B. Mrs. 57 Amos, James 17 Andrews, Ralph J. 81

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Arbuckle, Agnes 48 Ballantine, Robert 73,91 Arbuckle, Charles, J. 48 Ballantine, Thomas 65,70,72 Arbuckle, Daniel T. Judge 48 Ballantine, Thomas, Mrs. 69,70 Arbuckle, Daniel, Mrs. 48 Ballantyne, Catherine 24 Arbuckle, E. 21 Ballantyne, Thomas 73 Arbuckle, Frances E. Mrs 50 Ballantyne, Walter Mrs. 69,71 Arbuckle, Harry 48 Ballantyne, Walter R. 70 Arbuckle, Marshall E. 50 Ballard, John F. 37 Archer, Anna Emma 21 Banney, Ira Mrs. 86 Archibald, T.A 55 Banuat, Mabel Laura 24 Armondi, D. 20 Barker, Leslie 41 Armstrong, Belle 56,57 Barnes, Howard Mj. 7 Armstrong, Earl 73 Barnhart, James Mr. & Mrs 37 Armstrong, Eleanor I. 23 Barr, William, Rev. 74 Armstrong, James 56,57 Bartholemew, Mrs. 55 Armstrong, Janet 21 Bartlett, B.F. 51 Armstrong, Jennie 57 Bartlett, Henry E. Dr. 38 Armstrong, Susie 27 Bassett, C.B. 68 Arnoys, Lizzie 81 Bassett, Edward Rev 45 Atkin, Agnes Mrs. 50 Bassett, Ella 45 Babcock, John 68 Bassett, Mary Taylor Mrs. 46 Bagley, Arthur E. 5,32,39 Baxter, Cordelia A. 24 Bagley, Charles 32 Beach, Riley 41 Bagley, Edward 38,62,63 Beagle, Shirley 32 Bagley, Eli 63 Becker, Charles E. 18 Bagley, Florence 32,64 Beckwith, Anna 41 Bagley, Maude 64 Beckwith, Elizabeth N 29 Bagley, Myrtle 64 Beckwith, John, Mrs 29,30 Bagley, Russell 64 Beckwith, William N. Mrs 29,30 Bagley, Sarah E. 5 Bedford, Charles 23 Bailey, Alex 58 Bedford, Frances E. 23 Baker, Frankie 26 Beers, Charles 22,88 Baker, Leslie 20 Beers, Howard 21 Baker, Mariette 62 Belcher, Alvah 14 Ballantine, Catherine 24 Benton, Hattie King 60 Ballantine, David 20 Bailey, Alex 59 Ballantine, Edith 22 Belcher, Clinton 41 Ballantine, Fred 70 Belcher, Ellen P Mrs. 42 Ballantine, J.W. Rev 29 Belcher, Frank 14 Ballantine, James Hon. 68 Belcher, Isaac 14 Ballantine, John A. 20,58 Belcher, Roswell 14 Ballantine, Kate 18 Benedict, Arney Mrs. 39 Ballantine, Mary 73 Berray, Robert 40

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Betsinger, Alberta 40 Bostwick, Milton, Hon. 57 Betsinger, C.L. 25 Boyd, Mrs L.D. 30 Betsinger, Clarence L. 31,32 Brainard, George 41 Betsinger, E. 20 Brainard, W.G. 24 Betsinger, E. Mr. & Mrs. 24 Bramley, Elizabeth 22 Betsinger, Ella M. 32 Brand, T.S. 40 Biggar, A.O. 21 Brant, E.E. 20 Biggar, Andrew 19 Brant, Frank 20 Biggar, Donald 37 Brant, N.P. Mr. & Mrs. 5 Biggar, Elizabeth 19 Brant, Ralph 23 Biggar, Isabelle 48 Brant, Ralph Mrs. 73 Biggar, John Mrs 47 Brant, Roswell, Mr. & Mrs. 73 Biggar, Netie 19 Briggs, John E 38 Biggar, Walter 37 Bright, Agnes 65 Billisbrough, William C. 22 Brock, Donald 38 Birdsall, Floyd D. 22 Brock, William 38 Birdsall, John A. 20 Brown, Bessie 59 Bixby, B.L. Rev. 62 Brown, F. E. Mrs. 79 Blair, Walter 4 Brown, Harvey G. 24 Blair, William 4 Brown, James Mr. & Mrs 81 Blair-Holmes, Elizabeth, 4 Brown, Melvin J. 23 Blake, Thomas E. Mrs 52 Browne, Albert G. 78 Blakely, John P. 37 Browne, Charles T Mrs. 78 Blanchard, Helen 61 Browne, Eliza 75,78 Blanchard, Tracy M 61 Browne, Fred A 78 Bleakie, Joseph 47 Browne, George Rev. 15,75,78,79,80 Blencoe, Bertram Mrs. 73 Browne, Lena 78 Bolt, F.E. Dr. 2 Browne, Mary C. Mrs 78,79 Bond, Lizzie 42 Bruce, James Rev. 30,89 Bonney, George 65 Bruce, Rev. 9,54 Bonney, Ira 65 Bryce, Isabel 58 Bookhout T.C. Rev. 81 Bryce, J.R. Mrs. 4 Booney, George 26 Bryce, John 58,65,90 Bostwick, Adelia 22,56 Bryce, John R. 58 Bostwick, Ammon 57 Bryce, John R. Mr. & Mrs 75 Bostwick, Ammon Mr. & Bryce, Margaret 58 Mrs. 37,57 Bryce, Mary 58 Bostwick, Jane 57 Bryce, William 58 Bostwick, Jennie 68 Bryden, Adam 55,56 Bostwick, Jessie 57 Bryden, Adam Mrs. 55 Bostwick, John 58 Bryden, Ivan Alfred 24 Bostwick, Josephine 57 Bryden, James 39,50 Bostwick, Marcus L. 68 Bryden, Mary 50

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Bryden, R.E. Mr. & Mrs 40 Campbell,Maggie Mrs. 14 Bryden, Robert E. 32,50 Carey, Ruth Mabel 24 Buckham, Capt. 56 Carey, Wm. H 23,25 Buckley, MD 79 Carfrae, Alexander 59 Buldine, Lewis 21 Carfrae, Margaret 59,61 Bullock, Orrin Mrs. 62 Carman, Phoebe Jane 21 Burgin, C.H. Mrs. 57 Carman, Sarah J. 62 Burns, John 37 Carnegie, Andrew 30 Burns, Moses 37 Carr, S.E. 77 Burns, W.D. 11 Carroll, Elsie 9 Burtch, Nathaniel 9 Carvala, Joseph 22 Bush, Ammon B. 20,58 Cathcart, V.M.21 9 Bush, Anna Mrs. 58 Chace, L.S. 68 Bush, Clarence 58 Chalmers, Jessie D. 21 Bush, E.O. Dr. 37,58 Chalmers, John 7 Bush, Jeremiah 59 Chalmers, Marion 7 Bush, K. Mr & Mrs. 86 Chambers, Bruce 6 Bush, L.C. Mrs. 83 Chambers, Chris 23 Bush, Nellie Mrs. 60 Chambers, Elizabeth 7 Buteter, W.R. 41 Chambers, Harold 7 Butler, Rachel S. 21 Chambers, Henry 7 Butler, W.E. 41 Chambers, James 6,68,4158 Butts, Urania 42 Chambers, James A. 59 Cady, J.B. 40 Chambers, Jennie 7 Cairns, Olive M. 41 Chambers, Kenneth 7 Calhoun, Andrew 41,69 Chambers, Robert 58,91 Calhoun, Dan 42,70 Chambers, Robert, Mrs. 17 Calhoun, Daniel 27,69 Chambers, Wallace Bruce 6 Calhoun, Elizabeth 44 Chapman, Belle 84 Calhoun, George P. 44 Chapman, Ethel 23,84 Calhoun, John 69 Chapman, Fannie 84 Calhoun, John Dr. 40 Chapman, Joe 84 Calhoun, Malcolm Mrs. 44 Charles, Ralph 21 Calhoun, Mary 21 Chase, Carolyn 33 Calhoun, Mary Mrs. 69 Chase, Clyde 21 Calhoun, Peter P. 40,69 Chase, Ethel Pearl 33 Cameron, Ella A 35 Chase, William 33 Cameron, Hugh 54 Chester, Edwin 22 Cameron, Thomas Mr. & Clancey, Nancy 30 Mrs. 35 Clapper, Andrew 45 Cammer, Adam Mrs. 72 Clapper, Marion 45 Cammer, Elsie 72 Clapperton, Andrew 36 Cammer, Lloyd 72 Clapperton, Elizabeth 31

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Clapperton, J.B. Rev. 12 Conklin, Roy Mrs. 88 Clapperton, James R. 44 Conklin, William Clapperton, Janette 36 Connelly, J.J. Mrs 62 Clapperton, Marion Mrs. 44 Conway, Stephenn 21 Clark, David W Dr. 42 Cook, George E. 10 Clark, E.J. 22 Cooke, William Mrs. 48 Clark, H.D. 22 Coons, William Jr. 21 Clark, Jessie 23,42 Cope, Mr. & Mrs. 39 Clark, John 42 Cormack, R.P. 68 Clark, Marian 42 Covert, Homer S. Mrs 31 Clark, Scott D. Rev. 82 Cowan, A. 37 Clark, William Mrs. 73 Cowan, Adam L. Mrs. 50 Clarke, J.E. 20 Cowan, Hector Mrs. 39 Class, Excelsior S. 41 Cowen, Adam L. 50 Cleveland, Chester E. 24 Craft, Robert B 75 Cleveland, Ray 23 Craig, D. A. Rev. 73,75,80 Cliff, Elmer 21 Craig, D.H. Rev. 76,89 Coats, Agnes 41 Craig, David A. Rev. 7,8,16,39,79,80 Cobb, E.G. 47 Craig, John 53 Coe, W.C. 22 Craig, Margaret, Mrs. 53 Coe, W.H. 41 Crawford, Donald 68 Coe, Charles, Wesley 63 Crawford, M. S. 26,41 Cole, George 21 Crawford, M.S. Mrs 41 Cole, Harry 40 Crawford, Robert 41 Colgan, Jas. 41 Crawford, Robert Mrs. 41 Colligan, Jas. Mrs. 27 Crawford, William S. 68 Combers, E. J. 38 Cross, Miss 36 Combes, C.L. 28 Cunningham, Jennie M. 21 Combes, Edith 40 Currie, George, Mrs. 48 Combs, Edward J. 21 Dag Elizabeth 49 Combs, George E. 69 Dag, Jannette Elizabeth, Combs, H.A. Mr & Mrs. 68,69,70 Mrs. 86 Combs, Marshall E. Mrs 78 Dag, Walter 86 Combs, Mary Francis 22 Dag, Walter, Mrs 86 Combs, Wm. E. 28 Dalameter, Andrew Mr.&Mrs 40 Comstock, W.L. Rev. 3,69 Dales, Dr. 50 Conklin John S. Mrs. 8,81 Dancer, H.G. Mrs. 52 Conklin, Gladys M. 81 Darling, Catherine 37 Conklin, Harold R. 7 Darling, Mrs. 29 Conklin, Irwin 7 Darling, John 37 Conklin, John S. 81,82 Davidson, Belle 80 Conklin, John M. Jr. 24 Davidson, Elizabeth 55 Conklin, Mary 7

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Davidson, Frank C. Rev 16,61,70 Duncan, Marion 7 Davidson, H.F. 68 Duncan, Mary Davidson, J. Mrs 41 Dunne, Ada 42 Davidson, James H. 38 Dunne, Henry 42 Davidson, Joe 80,81 Dutcher, John 23 Davidson, John 80,81 Eadie, Pearle Betsy 23 Davidson, Joseph 80,81 Eadie, Robert 53 Davidson, Mary A. 26 Eadie, Thomas, Mrs 53 Davidson, R.B. 80 Easton, F.B. 26 Davidson, William S. 80,81 Eaton, William 68 Davie, Henry Mrs 48 Eckert, Christina 68 Davis, Catherine 16 Eckert, J.W. 68 Davis, Clyde 38 Eckert, Jennie 68 Davis, James 86 Eckert, Mary 68 Davis, Merton 39 Eckert, Ralph 68 Davis, Willard 27 Eckert, Randall 68 Dean, Christina 76 Eckert, Thelma 88 Dean, Mrs. 62 Eckert, Theodore 23,68,88,89 Delameter, Andrew 40 Eckler, John 41 Delameter, Andrew John 40 Elijah, Allen Mrs. 30 Demarest, Dual E. 24 Elliott, Frank 40 Demelt, Wallace, Mrs 81 Elliott, John Mrs. 40 DePalma, J. 22 Elliott, Sheriff 68 DeSilva, Alta Mrs 9 Ellis, Eunice 699 DeSilva, A.M. Mrs. 9 Elmore, Clayton Douglas 24 Dexter, Deborah A. Mrs. 40 Elmore, Florence 73 Dibble, J.E. 40 Elmore, Ray 73 Dickinson, J.W. 68 Elwood, Emma C. 10 Dicks, Ernest 22 Ernst, Maria 22 Dickson, Kate 53 Espy, Rev. 65,66 Dickson, Mrs. 53 Etta, Cora Mrs. 68 Dodson, J.W. 20 Evans, amary M. 22 Doig, Elmer, Mrs 7 Fairgrieve, Professor 68 Doig, J.P. Mr & Mrs 73 Farinelli, Rachael 23 Doig, Margaret 73 Farm, Ballantyne 65,70 Doig, Robert 74 Farm, Belcher 14 Doig, Andrew Mrs. 65 Farm, Bostwick 37 Douglas, Catharine 17 Farm, Brock 38 Dubben, A.W. 51 Farm, Brown 16 Duffin, Martha Marion 34 Farm, Brownell 37 Duffy, Cassy 34 Farm, Buckham 63 Dumond, Ansel 21 Farm, Combs John 12 Duncan, John Farm, Cowan 37

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