JEFFERSON COUNTY, NEW YORK

BITS AND PIECES FROM HERE AND THERE
MAINLY FROM THE TOWNS OF
ALEXANDRIA AND ORLEAN

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Alexandria & Orleans: Part: 14

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Lewis Schauber. (sic)

Depauville, Feb. 1. -- Lewis Schnauber died on Monday, Jan. 28. His funeral was held Thursday from the Methodist Episcopal Church, Rev. B. G. Blaisdell officiating.

Mr. Schnauber was 71 years of age. He was born in Germany and came to the United States at the age of 14 years. He had been a citizen of Clayton 57 years. In 1863 he married Angelina Halladay, who died 15 years ago. To them were born five children all of whom survive him: William J., and Lewis A. Schnauber, Mrs. Violetta Haas, Mrs. Celia Rodley and Mrs. Eletha Eisenhoner (sic).

He is also survived by his widow, who was Miss Ida Richardson of Gananoque, a brother, William, and a sister, Anna Schnauber, both of Redwood, and by nine grandchildren.

Mr. Schnauber was a man of unusual ability and industrious. Two years ago he and his wife became members of the Baptist Church in Depauville, of which he was a consistent member until his death.

The Grange of which he was a member attended the funeral in a body and officiated at the grave.

RESOLUTIONS

The following resolutions are drafted:

Whereas, it has been the will of our divine Father to again come among us and take unto Himself our aged and respected brother, William Schnauber, one whose name is enrolled among our charter members, and whose faithfulness has ever continued in the years until the infirmities of old age formed a barrier and kept him at home:

Whereas, our brother served many years as treasurer in our order and guarded with fidelity every interest of his office. Even in his last days his thoughts were with us, inquiring many times of our welfare and regretting that he could not meet with us again.

Therefore, be it resolved, that we, as patrons of husbandry, regret the loss of our faithful brother and extend to the bereaved family our sympathy.

Resolved, That our charter be draped in mourning for 30 days, and spread on the records of the grange and printed in the Times, and sent to the family.

Mrs. E. D. Herrick,
Mr. E. D. Herrick,
Mr. Edward Bertram.

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W. J. SCHNAUBER, DEPAUVILLE, DIES

(Special to The Times.)

Depauville, Dec. 20. -- William J. Schnauber, 61, well known lifelong resident of this vicinity, died Sunday afternoon at 11:15 at his home on the Clayton road. He had been ill but a few days, having suffered a stroke.

Mr. Schnauber was born in the town of Clayton and had always resided in this section, where he was a farmer. He was a member of the Masonic lodge of Depauville and of the Order of Eastern Stars. He was also a member of the Depauville grange.

Surviving besides his wife, who was formerly Miss Jessie Edmonds, are three sons, Horace of Lafargeville and Vernett and William, jr., of this place; a daughter, Mrs. Josephine Artlein (sic) of Lafargeville; a brother, Lewis, of Lafargeville, and three sisters, Mrs. Lettie Haas, Mrs. Celia Radley and Mrs. Elizabeth Eisenhour of Lafargeville.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 1 from the home and at 2 from the Methodist Episcopal church of Depauville. The services are to be under the auspices of the Masonic lodge and the Eastern Stars. Rev. Frank J. Brown of the Methodist Episcopal church of Depauville will have charge and will be assisted by Rev. Mr. Moore of the Baptist church.

Burial will be made at Depauville.

Typist’s Note: 1926 was written on the top of this obit.

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GEO. HARTLEIN, AGED 94, DIES
ONE OF OLDEST RESIDENTS OF LAFARGEVILLE
LONG RESIDED IN CLAYTON

Retired About Five Years Ago to Take Up Residence at Home of Grandson---
Was Native of Germany.

(Special to The Times.)

Lafargeville, Dec. 17. -- George Hartlein, 94, one of the oldest residents of this section, for many years a thrifty farmer of the town of Clayton, died at the home of his grandson, Ross G. Hartlein, about six miles from the village, Sunday morning at 6 after an illness of but two weeks.

He was born in Germany, Feb. 2, 1834. He spent his early life in that country but when he was 33 he came to America, going immediately to the town of Clayton, where he made his home continuously until about five years ago when he came to live with his grandson near here.

Mr. Hartlein married Rosina Riddle of the town of Clayton. Two children were born of that union, George and Christina, both of whom died some time ago. Mrs. Hartlein died about 23 years ago. He was a member of the Lutheran church.

The only survivors are one grandson, Ross G. Hartlein, with whom he lived; one granddaughter, Mrs. Horace Schnauber; three great-grandchildren, Paul, Augustus and Sarah Hartlein and one niece, Mrs. Eva Ayrest of Clayton.

The funeral will be held from the home of his grandson Wednesday afternoon at 1:30. Interment will be made in Depauville.

Typist’s Note: The year, 1928, was written at the top of this obit.

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WM. SCHNAUBER FUNERAL TUESDAY

Lafargeville, Feb 22.-- The funeral of the late William Schnauber will be held from the home Tuesday afternoon at 1:30, Rev. B. G. Miller of the Methodist Episcopal church will officiate and burial will be in Grove cemetery, Lafargeville.

William Schnauber died at the home in Maple street Saturday afternoon at 4, after an illness of about one year.

He was born in Watertown Feb 23, 1850, son of the late Augustus and Elizabeth Schnauber.

He was one of a family of seven children, five of whom survive. One sister, Mrs. John Haas of Depauville died just nine years ago Saturday. His early life was spent in the town of Clayton.

He was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Lehr 49 years ago. For many years they followed the occupation of farming and about 19 years ago they retired and had since resided in this village.

Surviving are his widow, one daughter, Mrs. William E Tracy, and two grand sons, Howard and Everett Tracy. Three sisters also survive, Mrs. Mary Haas of Alexandria Bay, Mrs. J. M. Linnell of Clayton, Mrs. Charles Lowe of Depauville; two brothers, George Schnauber and Augustus Schnauber, both of Depauville. There are several nieces and nephews. Six nephews will act as bearers. He was identified with the German Lutheran church and Lafargeville grange, No 15.

Typist’s Note: The year, 1926, was written on this obit.

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MRS. EUGENIA H. KING, 70, DIES

Redwood, April 29. -- Mrs. Eugenia Haas King, 70, died suddenly at the home of her son, Albert L. King, Sunday noon. She had attended service at St. Paul’s Lutheran church yesterday morning with her son, Milo King, who had come from Watertown to spend the day with his family here. She seemed in good health although for some time she had been ailing. While they were preparing dinner, she sat down in a chair complaining of feeling weak and expired before medical aid could be summoned. Dr. E. E. Eddy, the health officer, was called.

Mrs. King was born at Depauville Sept. 8, 1858, and was the daughter of Lewis Haas and Katherine Lehr. She received her early education at the school of her birth. On Dec. 29, 1883, she married Lewis King and they settled on the King farm near Schnaubers Corners and that has been her home ever since. She was a charter member of the Kirkland grange organized in 1890 and a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran church.

The funeral will be held Wednesday morning at 10:30 from her home and at 11 a.m. from St. Paul’s Lutheran church.

The funeral will be held Wednesday morning at 10:30 from her home and 11 a.m. from St. Paul’s Lutheran church. The Rev. H. B. Krusa officiating. Interment will be made in Redwood cemetery.

She is survived by two sons, Milo King of Watertown and Albert King of Redwood; one daughter, Mrs. Edson Bertram of Redwood, and nine grandchildren.

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KING--At Redwood, April 28, 1929, Mrs. Eugenia Haas King, aged 70 years. Funeral Wednesday morning at 10:30 from home and 11 a.m. from St. Paul’s Lutheran church, Redwood, Rev. H. B. Krusa officiating. Interment at Redwood cemetery.

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MANY AT SCHNAUBER RITES

Lafargeville, Sept. 10. -- A large number attended the funeral of the late Louis Schnauber this week.

Mr. Schnauber was about 60 years of age. He had been in poor health for months. He was the son of Lewis and Angeline Schnauber, and was born in this vicinity. His wife as Miss Mary Snell.

One son, Earl, was born to this union.

Mr. Schnauber was one of the most prosperous farmers in this town, and was known all over this section. He was also extensively engaged in the fruit business and people came from all sections of the town, each year, to buy his apples. He was prominent in the various lodges and was identified with the Masonic Order and Odd Fellows as well as Lafargeville grange.

His wife survives as well as the son, Earl, of this place. Both Rev. B. G. Davison and Rev. Ivan Howland assisted at the funeral services. Burial was made at Depauville. Members of the lodges attended in a body.

Typist’s Note: 1927 appeared at the top of this obit.

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WILLIAM HAAS DIES AT HOME

(Special To The Times)

Lafargeville, May 5. -- The death of William Haas, 65, occured (sic) on Friday at his home in Lafargeville. The funeral services will be held on Monday at 2 p.m. from the home with Rev. B. J. Davison, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church of this village, officiating. Burial will be in Depauville.

Mr. Haas was born in the town of Clayton in 1863, a son of Lewis and Elizabeth Lear Haas, both of whom were born in Germany. Mr. Haas had always lived in this vicinity on a farm. He is survived by his wife and by a son, Elmer.

Typist’s Note: At the top of this obit appeared the year, 1928, along with “M. Viletta Schnauber).” Underneath this obit, was printed in pen, “Katherine Lehr.”

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CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to thank our friends, neighbors, and teachers of Cooper street school, Watertown Chapter No. 59, Elkhorn Store and Bakery, Empress lodge, No. 305 B. of L. F. & E., Engineers and Firemen of New York Central, Girls’ Friendly of Church of Redeemer, and the Lutheran churches of Watertown and Redwood, for their beautiful floral offerings and the use of their cars during our recent bereavement.

Mr. and Mrs. Milo G. King.
Mary E. King
Watertown, N. Y., Feb. 27, 1926.

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CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to thank our friends and neighbors for their kindness and help during the illness and death of our brother.

Mr. and Mrs. Erastus Higgins.
Mrs. Mary Hofferberth.
Mr. George Amend.
Mr. Wm. Amend.

Lafargeville, N. Y., Feb. 27, 1926.

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MRS. CECIL A. BRADLEY*, 57, DIES NEAR LAFARGEVILLE

(Special to The Times.)

Lafargeville, Dec. 4. -- Mrs. Cecil A. Bradley, 57, died at her home about one mile from the village at 3 this morning following an extended illness. She was born Sept. 20, 1871, near Clayton Center, town of Clayton, daughter of Louis and Angeline Halliday Schnauber, and had spent practically her entire life in this section.

Besides her husband, Eugene Bradley, she is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Elsie Dorr of this village, and four grandchildren, Winifred, Howard, Ethel and Eva Dorr. She is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Eisenhauer of Depauville and Mrs. Violeta Haas of Lafargeville.

Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 from the late home. Rev. B. J. Davison officiating. Interment will be made at Depauville.

*Because of a handwritten name in parenthesis, the deceased’s name appears to have been “RADLEY” instead of Bradley.

Typist’s Note: 1928 appears in pen at the top of this obit.

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POLIO FATAL TO CHILD, AGED 13
RAYMOND KING SUCCUMBS AFTER LONG FIGHT
STRAPPED TO BOARD 7 MONTHS

Lost Use of Arms and Logs But Seemed to Be Slightly Improved When Convulsions Ended Life.

Raymond H. King, 13, son of Mr. and Mrs. Milo G. King, 118 West Main street, died about 3:45 this morning at the home of his parents, where he had been ill since Sept. 1. The boy was stricken with infantile paralysis last summer and since that time had been in bed.

He was taken ill Sunday afternoon about 3. From that time until 10 Sunday evening he suffered from internal convulsions. He was unconscious during the greater part of the time. About 1 this morning he regained consciousness and asked for a drink of water. He had a relapse shortly after, however, and died an hour later.

The boy was first taken ill during the summer, while he was spending his vacation on the farm of Albert King, an uncle, at Redwood. He was removed to his home and it was found that he was suffering from infantile paralysis. It was necessary to keep the boy strapped to a straight frame so that the muscles of the body would not contract. He had lost the use of his legs and arms. During the past two months he had gained a slight use of his fingers.

Raymond H. King was born in Redwood, Dec. 21, 1912. He was the son of Milo G. and Elizabeth E. King. He spent his early life in Redwood, moving to this city with his parents about seven years ago. Since that time he had lived in Watertown. He attend (sic) the Concordia Lutheran church in this city. He was also an active member of the Sunday school.

He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Milo G. King of this city, a sister, Miss Mary King, of this city, and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Crist Misenhimer, of this city, and Mrs. Eugenia King, of Redwood.

The funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon from his home. The hour of the funeral will be arranged so that his school friends may attend. The remains will be taken to Redwood Thursday and funeral services will be held from the German Lutheran church in that village. Interment will be made in the Redwood cemetery.

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MRS. AUGUSTUS SCHNAUBER DIES

(Special to The Times)

Depauville, Jan. 14. -- Mrs. Maggie Schnauber, 63, wife of Augustus Schnauber, died at her home here about 4:30 p.m. Saturday, following a brief serious illness.

She was born in the town of Clayton, Feb. 24, 1871, daughter of Albert and Susan Lingenfelter Putnam, and spent her entire life in this vicinity. She received her education in the rural schools.

On Oct. 4, 1893, she was married to August Schnauber in Depauville. She was active in church and civic duties as well as active in organizations. She was a member of the local Methodist Episcopal church and was a past matron of Depauville O. E. S., as well as a member of Depauville grange.

She is survived by her husband at Depauville; one sister, Mrs. Ernest Diefendorf, Chaumont; three nices, Mrs. Mabel Sheldon, Clayton; the Misses Susan and Fanny Diefendorf, Chaumont, and one nephew, Fred Diefendorf.

Funeral services will be held from the home at 2 p.m. Wednesday, with Rev. C. A. Robinson, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church, officiating. The body will be placed in the vault and burial will be made in Depauville cemetery next spring.

Typist’s Note: 1935 was written at the top of this obit.

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EUGENE RADLEY, AGED 68, DEAD

(Special to The Times.)

Lafargeville, March 5. -- Eugene Radley, 68, died Wednesday afternoon at 12:15 at his home here after an illness of one year. He had been confined to his bed for the past three weeks.

Mr. Radley was born in the town of Cape Vincent, July 11, 1867, the only son of Ferdinand and Frances Chauvoustie Radley. He married Miss Celia Schnauber, Dec. 30, 1890. Three children were born to the couple, two of the children dying in infancy.

Surviving is a daughter, Mrs. Elsie Dorr, Lafargeville; four grandchildren, Miss Winfield Jefferson, Mrs. Eva Kelsey and Howard and Ethel Dorr; one great-granddaughter, Audrey Jeffers, all of Lafargeville.

Funeral services will be held Saturday at 9:30 a.m. from the home and at 10 from St. John’s church. Rev. A. M. Viau will officiate. Interment will be made in Depauville cemetery.

Typist’s Note: The date, 1936, was written atop this obit.

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STROKE IS FATAL TO MAN, AGED 66

(Special to The Times.)

Depauville, Dec. 11. -- Augustus E. Schnauber, 66, died suddenly this morning at 10:45 at his home in this village following a stroke.

Mr. Schnauber appeared in his usual health when he arose this morning but shortly afterward suffered a stroke and died. With him when he was stricken ill was a sister, Mrs. Charles Lowe of this village.

Mr. Schnauber was born in the town of Clayton, Nov. 16, 1870, a son of Augustus and Elizabeth Swind Schnauber. On Oct. 4, 1893, he married Miss Maggie Putnam, at her home in the town of Clayton, Rev. T. A. Storie performing the ceremony. His wife died Jan. 12, 1934. (sic)

He was a member of the Depauville Methodist Episcopal church, Depauville grange and the Depauville Masonic lodge. His entire life had been spent in this vicinity. He followed the occupation of farming until 20 years ago, when he retired and came to this village where he resided at his present home until the time of his death.

Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Charles Lowe of this village and Mrs. J. M. Linnell of Clayton and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. from the home, Rev. Albert Walker, pastor of the Depauville Methodist Episcopal church, officiating. Interment will be made in the Depauville cemetery.

Typist’s Note: Maggie Schnauber died January 12, 1935, not 1934. The obit for Augustus had the year 1936 written on the top.

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CHAS. M. LOWE, 74, FARMER, EXPIRES

(Special To The Times)

Depauville, Jan. 24. -- Charles M. Lowe, 74, retired farmer, died yesterday morning at about 3:30 at his home in this village. He had been in poor health for about six months and had been seriously ill for about two weeks, suffering from a liver ailment.

Mr. Lowe was born in the town of Clayton, Dec. 10, 1863, a son of the late William and Frances Lowe. He had always resided in the town of Clayton.

Mr. Lowe attended the Methodist Episcopal church of this village and was a member of the Masonic lodge and the grange of Depauville.

Surviving him are his wife, who was formerly Emma Schnauber; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Schall, Redwood; Miss Nellie Lowe, Depauville, and Mrs. Edward Herkimer, Long Beach, Calif.; a brother, William Lowe, Depauville, and several nephews and nieces.

Funeral services will be held at the home Tuesday afternoon at 2. Rev. Albert Walker, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church of this vllage, will officiate. The body will be place in the vault at Depauville cemetery to await burial in the spring.

Typist’s Note: The year, 1938, was written on the top of this obit.

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WIFE OF J. M. LINNELL EXPIRES
CEREBRAL HEMORRHAGE FATAL AFTER LONG INVALIDISM
CLAYTON WOMAN, AGED 75
Native of Depauville, Mrs. Linnell Was Lifelong Resident of Town of Clayton--
She Had Been Ill 16 Years--Funeral Monday at Clayton

(Special to The Times.)

Clayton, March 18. -- Mrs. Elizabeth Schnauber Linnell, 75, wife of Supervisor J. Marshall Linnell, died at 2:15 this afternoon at her home, 410 Jane street. An invalid for the past 16 years, Mrs. Linnell suffered a cerebral hemorrhage Tuesday which caused her death.

Mrs. Linnell was a native of Depauville and a lifelong resident of the town of Clayton. She was born Jan. 14, 1863, daughter of Augustus and Elizabeth Swind Schnauber. She was married to Mr. Linnell Jan. 22, 1890, here by Rev. C. M. Thompson, then pastor of the local Baptist church. Mrs. Linnell was an attendant of the Methodist church here for many years.

Surviving besides her husband are one sister, Mrs. Emma S. Lowe of Depauville, two nephews and four nieces.

The funeral will be held from the home at 2 p.m. Monday, with Rev. Royal B. Fishbeck, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church, officiating. Interment will be in Clayton cemetery.

Typist’s Note; The year, 1938, appeared at the top of this obit.

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MRS. ELIZABETH SCHNAUBER DIES

Lafargeville, Dec. 27. -- Mrs. Elizabeth Lehr Schnauber, 86, of this village, widow of William Schnauber, died at 1:50 yesterday morning in the House of the Good Samaritan, Watertown, after a long illness. She had been a patient since Dec. 19.

She was born in the town of Orleans, Oct. 19, 1857, a daughter of the late Michael and Elizabeth Haas Lehr. (the name, “George” was written in this area) On Jan. 31, 1876, she was married to William Schnauber of Clayton. She had resided in the vicinity of Lafargeville all her life.

Her only daughter, Mrs. William E. (Jessie E.) Tracy, died last September. She is survived by two grandsons, Cpl. Howard A. Tracy, now in the armed services, and W. Everett Tracy, who resides at home. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Her husband died years ago.

Mrs. Schnauber was an active member of the Lafargeville Methodist church and the Lafargeville grange.

Funeral services will be Wednesday morning at 10:15 at the house and at 11 a.m. at the Lafargeville Methodist church. Burial will be at the Grove cemetery, Lafargeville.

Typist’s Note: “25 Dec. 1938” was penned at the top of this obit.

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The next obit was significant in that the deceased’s daughter, Ruth Schnauber, most like inserted it onto this page with the follow note:

(this is her scrapbook) and daughter Ruth Schnauber)

MISS REGINA SCHNAUBER, 67, DIES NEAR REDWOOD

Redwood, Feb. 7. -- Regina Schnauber, 67, died at her home on the Redwood-Ogdensburg rod at 6 Saturday evening after an illness of four years following a stroke.

She was born at the home, where she died, on March 5, 1871, daughter of William and Regina Reuffler Schnauber. She resided on the Schnauber homestead until she moved to Redwood about 42 years ago. She lived in Redwood 29 years and moved back to the farm ten years ago.

She suffered a stroke four years ago in March and had been confined to her bed ever since.

She was a charter member of Kirkland grange, No. 684, and also a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran church.

Her only survivor is a daughter, Miss Ruth Schnauber who resides at home, and agrand-nephew, Roger Haas of Evans Mills.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 8 at 2 p.m. from the home, Rev. Richard Henderson, pastor of St. Paul’s church, officiating. Burial will be in Redwood cemetery.

Typist’s Note: The year, 1939, was written at the top of this obit.

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MRS. VILETTA A. HAAS, 77, DIES

Lafargeville, Jan. 27. -- Mrs. Viletta A. Schnauber Haas, 77, widow of William Haas, died at her home here at 9:45 last night.

Mrs. Haas was born Jan. 15, 1864, in Clayton, a daughter of Louis and Angeline Halladay Schnauber. On Dec. 22, 1886, she was married to William Haas of Depauville by Rev. B. G. Blaisdell. Mr. Haas died May 4, 1928.

Two children, Elmer L. Haas of Lafargeville and Angeline, who died at the age of three weeks, were born to the couple. Among the survivors are five grandchildren, Elmereen Haas of Clayton, Wilson, Keith and Kent, of Lafargeville, and Mrs. Earl (Evelyn) Charlebois of Syracuse; and three great grandchildren, David Haas of Lafargeville, and Norma and Edward Charlebois of Syracuse.

Mrs. Haas was a member of the Lafargeville Methodist church and the Women’s Society of Christian Service.

Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. at the home with Rev. B. J. Davidson, of Westernville, former pastor here, officiating. He will be assisted by Rev. Paul Roy of the Methodist church here. Mrs. Haas will be buried in her wedding dress in the Depauville cemetery.

Typist’s Note: The date, 26 Jan. 1942, was written at the top of this obit.

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Resolutions of Respect

Whereas it has been the will of the Divine Master to again come amoung us and take unto himself our aged and respected brother, William Schnauber, whose name is enrolled amoung our charter members, and whose faithfulness has ever contrinude, in the years, until the imfirmaties of old age formed a bearer and kept him at home.

Whereas our brother served many years as treasurer in our order, and guarded with fidelity every interest of his office. Given in his last days his thoughts were with us, inquiring many times of our well fare and regretting that he could not meet with us again.

Therefore be it resolved, that we as Patrons of Husbandry, regret the loss of our faithful brother and extend to the bereaved family our sympathy.

Resolved that our Charter be draped in mourning for thirty days, these resolutions be spread on the records of our Grange and printed in the Times and sent to the family.

Edward Herrick
Edward Bertram, Jr.
Mrs. E. D. Herrick
Committee

Redwood, Jan. lst, 1912.

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Kirkland Grange

We as sisters and brothers of Kirkland Grange No. 684 are again called upon to pay a last sad tribute to the memory of our dear sister Regina Schnauber.

After a long illness of pain and suffering the Lord kindly relieved and called her home to rest in that beautiful home over there.

Resolved that in the death of our sister, the Grange has lost an honored and respected member.

Resolved that this Grange tender its sincere sympathy to the family of the disceased and be it further

Resolved that this resolution be spread upon the minutes of the Grange and printed in the papers and tendered to the family also that our charter be draped in mourning for thirty days.

Mr. E. Bertram
Mrs. E. D. Herrick
Henry A. Hartman

June 15, 1915.

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MRS. MARY GETMAN HANDSHUH DIES AT HOME IN REDWOOD

Redwood, April 26. -- The death of Mrs. Mary Getman Handshuh, who had been ailing for some time, occurred at her home on Main street Wednesday morning at 2:30 due to a complication of diseases.

Funeral services will be held on Friday at 1:30 p.m. at the home and 2 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran church. Rev. H. B. Kruse officiating. Interment will be in Redwood cemetery.

Surviving are her husband, John Handshuh, two sons, Ray and Howard of Redwood; one daughter Mrs. Lulu Spencer of Alexandria Bay; two brothers, William and Louis Getman of Redwood; one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Favret of Redwood; and five grandchildren, Ronald, DeForest and William Handshuh, Redwood, Miss Uurine Spencer, Alexandria Bay and Mrs. Ruth Hofferberth, Redwood.

Mrs. Handshuh was the daughter of Jacob and Margaret Getman and was born in Germany, Jan. 24, 1869. She came to this country with her parents in 1885. Her marriage with John Handshuh took place Dec. 4, 1890 and they lived on the farm near Redwood until 1921 when they moved to the village.

Typist’s Note: 1928 was written at the top of this obit.

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WIFE OF FRED J. HAMILTON DIES

Adams Center, March 11.-- Mrs. Elizabeth Schwartz Hamilton, 63, wife of Fred J Hamilton, died at her home in Adams Center, R. D., Wednesday afternoon at 2:30.

Mrs. Hamilton was born in Germany, Feb. 18, 1874, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Schwartz. She was married to Fred J. Hamilton at Lafargeville, on July 4, 1896.

Following the marriage Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton resided at Stone Mills until March, 1934, when they moved to the town of Hounsfield. They later moved to Adams Center in December, 1935, and after residing in this village for one year they moved to the present home on the Adams Center rural route, Nov. 1, 1936.

Mrs. Hamilton was a member of the German Lutheran church at Redwood.

Surviving besides the husband are two sons, Homer P. Hamilton, at home, and Floyd S. Hamilton of Star Route, Fulton; also two grandchildren. Also surviving are one half brother and three half-sisters in Germany.

Funeral services will be held Saturday at the home at 1 p.m., with Rev. Fred Vogt, pastor of the German Lutheran church of Watertown, officiating. Burial will be in the Adams Center cemetery.

Typist’s Note: 1938 was written at the top of this obit.

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FRED SCHWARTZ, AGED 58, DIES
FORMER MEMBER OF WATERTOWN FIRE DEPARTMENT
OLD RED AND BLACK GRIDDER Theresa Man Dies in Ogdensburg Hospital--
Funeral to Be Held Tuesday at 2 P. M. in the Giltz Home at Theresa.

Theresa, Jan. 4. -- Fred Schwartz, 58, one time member of the old Red and Black football team of Watertown and former member of Company 1 of the Watertown fire department and driver of the three-horse hitch of the old steamer, died at a hospital at Ogdensburg Sunday forenoon after an illness of several months. Death came from heart disease from which he had suffered for the past two years.

He was born Nov. 9, 1878, in Darmstadt, Hessen, Germany, son of Philip and Elizabeth Schwartz. When a boy his parents came to this country, locating in Redwood. The father talked of buying a farm but it was hard for him to learn the language and he returned to Germany. Fred Schwartz, then a young man, decided to remain as did a sister. It was soon after that he moved to Watertown where he became a member of the old Red and Black and a member of the fire department. On May 22, 1905, he married Miss Jessie Belle Bevell, the marriage taking place at the Church of the Redeemer rectory, performed by Rev. Mr. Shaw.

Soon after the marriage Mr. Schwartz became a cheesemaker, working for the late Adam Bickelhaupt and for eleven years for J. Vock & Son. He served as deputy sheriff for a term. He then purchased a place on the Oxbow road, some three miles out of this village.

He is survived by his wife, a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Hamilton of Adams Center. There is also a half brother and three half sisters who reside in Germany. He was a member of the Lutheran church at Redwood.

The funeral services will be held from the Charles A. Giltz funeral home in this village Tuesday at 2 p.m., Rev. Richard Henderson of the Lutheran church, Redwood, officiating. The body will be placed in the vault in Oakwood cemetery, awaiting burial in the spring.

Typist’s Note: The year, 1937, was handwritten at the top of this obit.

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H. P. SCHNAUBER, AGED 50, DIES

Depauville, Jan. 10. -- Horace P. Schnauber, 50, lifelong resident of the town of Clayton, died at his home near Gunn’s Corners this morning at 7:30 following a heart attack.

He was born in the town of Clayton June 10, 1893, a son of William and Sarah Garlock Schnauber. He married Miss May Hartlein Dec. 17, 1914. The wedding ceremony was performed by Rev. J. E. Eldridge, pastor of the LaFargeville Methodist church.

He was a member of the Methodist church of Depauville and served as a trustee of the Depauville Cemetery Association. He belonged to the Depauville Grange.

He sold his farm and moved to the adjoining Beckwith farm last week.

He is survived by his widow, an adopted son, Pfc. Howard Schnauber of the United States Marines somewhere in the Pacific war area; an adopted daughter, Mrs. Albert (Harriet) March of Buffalo; a stepmother, Mrs. William Schnauber of Depauville; a brother, Vernet Schnauber, and a half-brother, William Schnauber, both of Depauville; a sister, Mrs. Ross (Josephine) Hartlein of Lafargeville.

Funeral services will be Thursday afternoon at 2 at his home and at 2:30 from the Depauville Methodist church. Rev. Louis Bruce, pastor of the Methodist church, will officiate, assisted by Rev. A. D. Evans, pastor of the Stone church of Depauville. Burial will be in the Depauville cemetery.

Typist’s Note: 10 Jan. 1944 was handwritten at the top of this obit.

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MRS. GEORGE KING DIES SUDDENLY Funeral To Be Held Saturday Afternoon With Burial in Redwood

Redwood: Although in failing health for several years, the death of Mrs. George King, 67, of Calaboga, came quite unexpectedly, Wednesday afternoon at four o’clock. Stricken suddenly, Mrs. King passed away before medical aid could be summoned. Dr. Thomas Lewis, Hammond was called and pronounced death due to complications of diseases.

Mrs. King was born September 28, 1871, in Hammond, daughter of the late Thomas and Eliza Fox. She was married to George King of Hammond at the home of her parents on August 16, 1893.

Well and favorably known Mrs. King was a Silver Star member of the Redwood Grange and a member of the St. Paul’s Lutheran church, Redwood.

Surviving besides her husband are three daughters, Mrs. Floyd Stine, Redwood; Mrs. Taylor Billings and Mrs. Ross Edgar of Hammond; and four sons, Floyd King of LaFargeville, Elmer of Hammond, Harold of Watertown and Earl of Alexandria Bay, three sisters Mrs. Frederick Daab of Theresa; Mrs. Frederick Dickhaut of Browns Corners; Mrs. Allen McClean of Rochester; one brother Thomas Fox of Hammond and twelve grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at the home on Saturday afternoon at two o’clock with Rev. Richard F. Henderson officiating. Interment will be made in the Redwood cemetery.

Typist’s Note: 6 July 1938 was handwritten at the top of this obit.

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BRUCE M. SHINDLER DIES SUDDENLY
Passes Away While Lying on Couch at His Farm Home in South Hammond

South Hammond: Bruce M. Shindler, 67, died suddenly of a heart attack while lying on a couch on the porch of his home on the Ogdensburg highway at South Hammond. Dr. Thomas A. Lewis of Hammond was summoned and pronounced him dead.

He was born in Alexandria Bay, December 2, 1870, the son of James and Margaret Ann Elliott Shindler. His mother, now 89, makes her home with her daughter, Mrs. Horace Walts of Alexandria Bay. For a number of years he drove the stagecoach between Redwood and the Bay, but about 24 years ago purchased the farm on which he died.

He was twice married. His first wife, the former Miranda Filow died in 1899, and on December 18, 1901, he married Minnie Sourwine of Alexandria Bay, who survives. He was a member of the Redwood Grange.

Besides his wife and mother, he is survived by two sons, Harold and Herschel; two sisters, Mrs. Wm. England of Pittsburg (sic), Pa., and Mrs. Horace Walts of Alexandria Bay.

The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 1:30 from the home with burial in Lafargeville.

Typist’s Note: July 5, 1938, appeared at the top of this obit.

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MRS. CATHERINE SCHNAUBER DIES

Boonville, Feb. 7.----Mrs. Catherine Dickhaut Schnauber, 83, widow of George Schnauber of Redwood, died Thursday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. L.D. Pickert, 12 Church street this village. Mrs. Schnauber, who had been residing with her daughter since July, had been in ill health since last May.

Mrs. Schnauber was born in Redwood Dec. 31, 1857, a daughter of the late George and Phillapine Hartman Dickhaut. She was married in 1880 to George Schnauber of Redwood. He died in September, 1924.

Mrs. Schnauber was a member of the St. Paul's Lutheran church of Redwood and of the Dorcas society of that church. She was also a charter member of the Kirkland grange.

She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. L. D. Pickert of Boonville, and one grandson, Marshal M. Cook of Lagos, West Africa.

A son, Lawrence Schnauber, died in 1899, and a younger son, Elmer Schnauber, died in 1921.

The body was shipped to Redwood where funeral services will be held at the St. Paul's Lutheran church Saturday at 2 p.m. Rev. Richard Henderson, pastor, will officiate and burial will be in Redwood cemetery.

Typist’s Note: Throughout this obit, the name, Schnauber, was spelled as Schnauper. The date, Feb. 5, 1941, was handwritten at the top of this obit.

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AGED RESIDENT PASSES AWAY
MRS. MARY HAAS HAD BEEN ILL FOR SOME TIME

Mrs. Mary Haas, widow of the late Lewis Haas, died at 1:30 Thursday morning, June 16 at her home on Church street, aged 74. Mrs. Haas had been in ill health for some time.

She was born in Clayton, Feb. 21, 1853 and has always lived in this section of the country.

Mrs. Haas is survived by one daughter, Miss Ina Haas, with whom she made her home; one son Edward L. Haas; two brothers, Gus and George Schnauber of Depauville; two sisters, Mrs. J. M. Linell (sic) of Clayton and Mrs. C. M. Lowe of Depauville; and one granddaughter, Gladys Haas.

The funeral was held from the home Sunday afternoon, June 19, the Rev. Oliver E. Raymond, officiating.

Typist’s Note: The date, 16 June 1927, appeared at the top left of this obit. On the top right, appeared the date 1938 with the word, “wrong” in parenthesis.

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MRS. NANCY WATSON OF REDWOOD PASSES AWAY

Redwood, Sept. 6. -- The death of Mrs. Nancy Watson, widow of John Watson, occurred at the home of her son, John Watson, Wednesday. Mrs. Watson had been in ill health for several years. She lived in Redwood all her life, with the exception of two years in Dakota.

Mrs. Watson was born June 3, 1845, and in 1868 was married to John Watson. There were two children, both of whom are living, John of Redwood and Arthur of Ottawa. Other relatives surviving are one sister, Mrs. Isabelle Mitchell of New Rochelle, a niece, Mrs. Bert McClear, and a nephew, Delos M. Cosgrove, of Watertown. The funeral will take place at 9 Friday morning, the officiating clergyman being Rev. J. T. Desjardines. Burial will be in Redwood cemetery.

Typist’s Note: 1928 was written at the top of this obit.

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HONOR COUPLE ON GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY
Neighbors Call at Spies’ Home Last Evening and Serve Dinner--Program Given
MARRIED IN LAFARGEVILLE
Lived for Many Years on Farm Near Butterfield Lake--
Mr. Spies Treasurer of St. Paul’s Church for Last 30 Years

REDWOOD, Jan. 24. -- Mr. and Mrs. William Spies were given a surprise party last evening at their home. The occasion was the 50th anniversary of their wedding.

A number of relatives and friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ahles at 5 p.m. and from there went to the Spies home nearby. They found Mr. and Mrs. Spies alone sitting in comfort in the kitchen and getting ready for the evening meal. As one after the other of the party trooped in and showered them with congratulations they began to realize the significance of the occasion and were overcome. They were thoroughly surprised. The self invited guests brought full baskets with them and while the bridal couple were ushered into the front room preparations were made for supper. The dining room was prettily decorated with crepe paper in a color scheme of yellow and white. A large golden basket of yellow daffodils formed the centerpiece. This was a gift from the children of Mr. and Mrs. Spies. Everything in the room carried out the thought of the golden anniversary. Before the anniversary couple there was a huge wedding cake with a miniature bride and bridegroom on it. Besides that there was a wedding cake with 50 candles. After the guests were seated the Rev. H. B. Krusa presented the bridal couple with gold pieces and numerous other gifts and read the many greetings from friends far and near. After supper cards and other games were enjoyed.

Mr. and Mrs. William Spies were married at Lafargeville January 23, 1878, at the home of the bride whose maiden name was Elizabeth Margaret Schaber (sic.) The Rev. F. L. Braun, pastor of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Redwood, performed the ceremony. Miss Katherine Spies and John Zoller were the witnesses. Mr. and Mrs. Spies spent the first year at Lafargeville at the Schaber (sic) farm, then they moved to Redwood where Mr. Spies worked in the glass works. In 1880 they bought the farm at the end of Butterfield Lake which later through their occupancy became known as the Spies Homestead. The farm is known by the three story barn which was built against the ledge and open upon the field on the hill.

Many are the wonderful tales Mr. Spies tells of the life on the farm, of the snowfalls and ice crops, of great woodchopping feats and big fish caught. In 1911 they moved to the village and built the cement block house which has been their home ever since. Their interest in affairs is still keen. Mr. Spies has been treasurer of St. Paul’s Lutheran Congregation for more than 30 years and Mrs. Spies is still active in the Dorcas society. Among those present were their five children, Mr. and Mrs. John Spies and daughters, Helen, Frieda and Ruth, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Spies and sons, George and Paul, Miss Amelia Spies, Miss Lydia Spies, Herman Spies of Watertown. Of the relatives and friends there were Mrs. Katherine Zoller, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Zoller and daugher, Gladys, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Zoller, Mrs. Richard Zoller and son, Kenneth, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Williams of Plessis, Edward Spies, John Hartman, Alice Hartman, Rev. H. B. Krusa, Mrs. Henrietta Ebeling, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Getman, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Felder, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ahles, Mrs. J. Miller of Syracuse, Mrs. Parmelia Masters and son, Harold, Mrs. J. Colgrove, Mrs. Ida Ryan, Miss Laura Warnick of Watertown.

Typist’s Note: The year, 1929, was handwritten at the top of this write-up.

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MISS FLORENCE M. KRING DIES AT HOME OF SISTER

(Special To The Times.)

Carthage, April 19. -- Miss Florence M. Kring, 31, died at the home of Mrs. Clara Houghton on the River road at 1:30 a.m. this morning.

Mrs. Kring was born in the town of Alexandria, a daughter of the late Andrew Kring and Emma Conant Kring. She had resided in the vicinity of Redwood all her life. She was ill for two days at the Tooker home in Felts Mills and was moved Wednesday afternoon to the home of her sister, Mrs. Clara Houghton, where she died.

Surviving are four sisters, Mrs. Clara Houghton, Carthage, Mrs. Martha L. Nash, East Rochester, Mrs. Fred W. Spies, Redwood, Mrs. Herbert G. Flath, Redwood and one brother, Martin C. Kring, R. F. D. Oswego.

Funeral services will be held from the Methodist Episcopal church of Redwood, Saturday at 2 p.m. Prayers will be held at the Rosebrook Funeral home at 12 m. (sic) the same day.

Typist’s Note: The year, 1928, was handwritten at the top of this obit.

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MISS RUTH M. CARMON IS BRIDE OF L. A. Roy

Redwood, Jan. 3. -- Fred Carmon has announced the marriage of his daughter, Miss Ruth Mary Carmon, to Lawrence A. Roy of Alexandria Bay. The marriage took place Nov. 19 at the Congregational parsonage, Philadelphia, Rev. Cecil H. Plumull officiating Mr. Roy is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Roy of Alexandria Bay, and has been employed at the Thousand Island Sun office for the past five years. The couple will make their home in Redwood with Mrs. Roy’s father.

Typist’s Note: The year, 1928, was written at the top of this article.

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HARTMAN FUNERAL SATURDAY

Funeral services for the late Mrs. Maria W. Hartman, 78, wife of Peter B. Hartman, 78, wife of Peter B. Hartman, 41 Wise building, who died at her home Wednesday afternoon, will be held Saturday afternoon at 2:30 at the Howland mortuary, Rev. F. K. Vogt of the Concordia Lutheran church officiating.

Interment will be at North Watertown cemetery.

Typist’s Note: 1928 was handwritten at the top of this obit.

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FRANZ SCHMID PASSES AWAY AGED 59 YEARS
Well Known Musician Had Been in Ill Health for About Three Months
FUNERAL ON SUNDAY
Had Long Been Prominent in Musical Circles of City--
Services Will Be Held at Trinity Church

Franz Rudolph Schmid, well known in Watertown as a band leader and piano manufacturer, died at his home, No. 111 Paddock street at 5:45 o’clock Wednesday afternoon aged 59 years, following an illness of 13 weeks from septic poisoning or septic endocarditis brought on through a diseased condition of the teeth. For some time no hope has been held out for the recovery of Mr. Schmid as his disease is nearly always fatal. Death came very easily to Mr. Schmid. For some time he had been in a semi-conscious condition and at the time death occurred was totally unconscious.

Mr. Schmidt (sic) was born in Carthage August 6, 1863, the son of Joseph and Anna Apstag Schmid,. Mr. Schmid’s father was a native of Bavaria and his mother was a Swiss. After spending a few years in Carthage the family moved to Lowville where Mr. Schmid learned the trade of cabinet making. His father had been in the furniture business in Carthage and he had acquired a liking for that business at that time. It was in Lowville, too, that Mr. Schmid laid the foundation for his musical career which later made him so well known. Coming from a musical family he took great interest in music and studied the cornet. As a young man Mr. Schmid and a friend, Frank Thompson, of Lowville put on a musical act in which Thompson would finger the valves of the cornet as Mr. Schmid blew on the instrument. The act was called the Swiss duet.

In 1886 he was married to Miss Jennie Finch, daughter of E. C. Finch of Lowville, owner and editor of the Lowville Democrat. Following his marriage he and his wife moved to Rochester and stayed there until 1890 when they returned to Carthage. In partnership with F. D. O’Kief Mr. Schmid entered the furniture manufacturing business. The panic of 1893 caused the firm to dissolve and Mr. Schmid left for New York where he learned the piano business from the ground up. He then returned to Carthage and there started the manufacture of pianos.

The pianos made by Mr. Schmid in Carthage were the first and probably the only ones ever made in Jefferson county. The first order made up was 25 pianos and when these were sold 75 more were made. In the manufacture of these pianos Mr. Schmid did nearly all the work including the veneering, tuning and sale. He also obtained two patents on improvements which he invented. The first piano which he sold went to F. W. Colburn, president of the First National Bank of Carthage. The first piano which he ever made he kept and it is now the possession of his son, who intends to make a present of it to the Jefferson County Historical Society when he is through with it.

In 1896 upon request of Col. J. M. Boyer head of the National Guard in Watertown, to come to Watertown to instruct the 39th Separate Company band. Mr. Schmid responded and built up a very creditable military musical organization. At this time he composed several pieces of band music including the 39th Separate Company March which was made famous by Sousa and the Zuleika waltz. In 1905 when the famous Red and Black football team played in Madison Square Garden under the management of the late J. B. Wise, Mr. Schmid as leader of the Fourth Battalion band accompanied the team and the band gave daily concerts. At this time he attracted considerable attention as a cornet soloist and received several very flattering offers to play with famous bands.

In 1906 Mr. Schmid and his family moved to Watertown. It was hoped by Mr. Schmid to be able to increase the capital of his business and increase production. However the Hallett & Davis Company induced Mr. Schmid to take over the distribution of their product. He opened a store in the Lansing block to sell pianos in 1906 and had been there ever since.

Mr. Schmid’s memory will ever be enshrined in the memory of members of the musical fraternity with whom he was associated. He was always eager to lend his help in the furtherance of music and many of the present day musicians owe their start to the help given by “Pop” Schmid as he was known to all his friends. In his later years he had a band of his own and was also the director of the Shrine band of the local temple. This band was formed by Mr. Schmid about six years ago and has built up an enviable reputation in Masonic circles.

Mr. Schmid was a member of many fraternal organizations in the city including the F. and A. M., Watertown Commandery, Knights Templar, Media Temple and the Elks. He was a communicant of Trinity church.

The funeral arrangements have not as yet been finally completed. The funeral will be held from Trinity Church Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock. Burial will be in Brookside.

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MISS VERA G. FERGUSON IS BRIDE AT POTSDAM

Canton, Sept. 19. -- Miss Vera Grace Ferguson, local telephone operator, and John F. McCarthy were married Tuesday morning at St. Mary’s church in Potsdam. Rev. T. J. Mahoney performed the ceremony. Miss Helen Duffy of Potsdam played the wedding march.

The couple was attended by Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Sanderson of Canton, brother-in-law and sister of the bride.

The bride was gowned in georgette crepe of independence blue, with hat to match, and carried a bouquet of Ophella roses. Mrs. Sanderson was dressed in deep tan sat, and wore a tan hat.

Following the ceremony a wedding breakfast was served at the home of the bride’s mother.

Mr. and Mrs. McCarth (sic) , left during the day for a motor trip which will take them as far as New York city. They expect to be away about two weeks and on their return will reside at 22 Miner street.

Mr. McCarthy is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel McCarthy of Potsdam. He is employed by the state highway department.

Typist’s Note: 1928 was handwritten at the top of this write-up.

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RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT

Whereas, it has pleased the Divine Master to remove from this world our brother granger, Byron Simes, therefore, be it Resolved, That we tender to his bereaved family our heartfelt sympathy in the loss of a devoted husband and father.

Resolved, That, a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family and spread on the minutes of our grange.

Mrs. James Lambert
Mrs. George Roy.
Committee

Kirkland Grange, Redwood, N. Y. July 2, 1928.

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SHOOTS WOMAN, KILLS HIMSELF
L. D. Mathews, Locomotive Engineer, Takes Life at Guilfoyle Apartment

MRS. GRACE G. COCHRANE, CITY, IS RECOVERING AT HOSPITAL
SUFFERS BULLET WOUND IN RIGHT CHEEK AND LEFT SIDE OF THROAT
Penned By Mathews on March 22, It Tells of Suicide Plans Because of “Heaps of Trouble” --
Man Estranged From Wife--Statement From Mrs. Cochrane Sought

Leslie D. Mathews, 48, locomotive engineman, Guilfoyle apartments, Stone street, shot and killed himself this morning at 8:30 with a .38 caliber Smith & Wesson revolver, after seriously wounding Mrs. Grace G. Cochrane, 35, of 916 Salina street. The shooting took place in the third floor apartment of Mathews. Police are attempting to learn how the woman came to be in the apartment.

Twice Mathews fired at the woman, who is employed as saleslady at the Lennon & Clarke store, Arsenal street, only one bullet striking her. The other missed the woman by inches, police say. Mrs. Cochrane, who is at the Mercy hospital in a serious condition, suffered a wound in the right side of the cheek, and the left side of the face below the jaw, where the bullet made its exit. She will recover, Dr. F. R. Calkins believes.

Police were called a few minutes after the shooting. When they arrived they found Mathews, lying on the floor of the apartment kitchenette, dead. There was a bullet wound in the right temple. The bullet, police found, left through the left side of the face. Matthews, who was on his back, had the revolver clenched in his right hand.

The woman was found on the second floor of the apartment building. She was supporting herself on the railing, when Dennis E. Guilfoyle, the apartment owner, and two of his assistants rushed to her aid. Mrs. Cochrane had crawled from the place where the shooting occurred on the top floor to the second floor, on her hands and knees.

Mr. Gulfoyle had summoned Dr. J. Monroe Smith as soon as he was informed of the tragedy by Mrs. Carrie Barkley, who is maid at the apartment building. When the physician arrived, he examined Mrs. Cochrane’s wounds and ordered her to the hospital at once. She was tkan to the hospital in the Guilfoyle ambulance.

Suicide Note Found.

The fact that Mathews had been contemplating suicide for some time was revealed this morning in a note that was found by Assistant District Attorney Howard B. Donaldson, who investigated the case. The note was among Mathews’ personal effects in his apartment.

“Trouble for years has been heaped upon me,” Mathews wrote in the note, which revealed that he had planned to commit suicide for several days. The note carefully written in ink on linen paper, was dated March 22.

There was no place in the note, however, in which Mrs. Cochrane’s name was mentioned nor was there any other persons mentioned, who Mathews held responsible for all of his trouble. The note continued:

“I wish to make public in case life’s struggle reaches an end in my life that trouble has been heaped upon me and I see no end to the trouble that has made living burdensome, depriving me of my friends and associates. I honestly exonerate any living soul, near friend or person responsible for the end. I am very much depressed to leave my good friends who have helped me carry the sorrows and burdens. To this end God bless them and their kindness rest with me forever. So good-bye, dear friends and mother, who knows my sorrows. God protect her.”

Mrs. Cochrane Questioned.

Although the investigation by the county officials and city police has not been started, it is expected the inquest will be held this afternoon. The officers were at the hospital this morning and talked with Mrs. Cochrane, who said that she went to the Guilfoyle apartment to see Mrs. Barkley about some furs. She told the assistant district attorney that she hardly knew Mathews and was not interested in him.

At the Lennon & Clarke store this morning Dennis H. Clarke, one of the partners said he understood that Mrs. Cochrane had gone to the Guilfoyle apartment “on some business about furs.” He said that he believed Mrs. Cochrane knew Mr. Mathews as he had often come into the store to make small purchases and he usually made them from Mrs. Cochrane, who is a saleslady in the store.

The assistant district attorney said that he would probably call at the hospital late this afternoon and try to obtain an affidavit from Mrs. Cochrane regarding the shooting. He said that her condition was such this morning that he did not want to talk with her long. It is expected that several other witnesses will be called this afternoon and sworn.

The body of Mathews is being held at the Guilfoyle morgue and a post morten (sic) will be performed this afternoon by Dr. J. Monroe Smith.

The officials were unable to explain this morning why Mrs. Cochrane’s coat was in Mathews’ apartment, when she had gone to the Guilfoyle apartment to see Mrs. Barkley. It is understood from persons in the apartment that Mrs. Cochrane arrived at the Guilfoyle apartment about 8:30.

It was learned that about 8:45 Mrs. Cochrane rushed down the corridor on the third floor of the building and told Mrs. Barkley that Mathews had threatened to shoot her. She asked Mrs. Barkley to go to Mathews’ apartment and get her coat. Mrs. Barkley refused but said she would accompany her to the door.

Typist’s Note: The year, 1928, was written at the top of this item.

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J. P. SCHREINER, 62, EXPIRES HERE

Joseph P. Schreiner, 62, 252 Central street, died at his home early Monday evening. His death was the result of heart trouble.

Mr. Schreiner was for many years employed as a painter by the H. H. Babcock company. In 1912 he suffered an injury to his left leg when he struck his ankle on a stick in the yard at his home. The injury apparently healed but later began to trouble him, necessitating an operation. The leg was amputated just above the knee in 1916.

Since his injury Mr. Schreiner had conducted an auto paint shop at his home.

He had lived in this city for 40 years, coming here from Buffalo, where he was born Aug. 17, 1866. He married Miss Annabelle Thomas.

Mr. Schreiner was an active member of Emmanuel Congregational church. He was a member of the Wasoc club.

Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Annabelle Thomas Schreiner, this city; one son, Hartley Schreiner, this city; four brothers, Leo, Charles, John and William Schreiner, all of Buffalo, and two sisters, Mrs. Lena Saultzman and Mrs. Kate Smith, both of Buffalo. His only daughter, Mrs. Kenneth Nims, of Watertown, died in December, last year.

Funeral services will be held from the home, 252 Central street, Thursday afternoon at 2, Rev. F. Jefferson Neal of the Emmanuel Congregational church officiating. Interment will be in North Watertown cemetery.

Typist’s Note: The year, 1928, was handwritten at the top of this obit.

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REDWOOD COUPLE MARRIED

Redwood, Oct. 24. -- Gladys Walton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Walton, and Lee Shoulette, son of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Shoulette, both of Redwood, were united in marriage at the Catholic church Monday morning. Rev. J. T. Despardines (sic) officiated. The young couple left for a motor trip to Ohio, where they will visit relatives of the bride. They will make their home on the farm.

Typist’s Note: 1928, was handwritten over this obit.

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LEONHARDT WEDS GOUVERNEUR GIRL
MISS MARY C. VAN DUZEE IS BRIDE OF KARL LEONHARDT
DR. PAYSON PERFORMS CEREMONY

Bride Formerly Dietician at House of the Good Samaritan in Watertown.

Gouverneur, March 5. -- A pretty wedding was performed at 4 Saturday afternoon at the residence of Dr. James M. Payson, D. D., in Canton when Miss Mary Carolyn Van Duzee of this village became the bride of Karl H. Leonhardt of Potsdam.

The couple was attended by Mr. and Mrs. Harold G. Leonhardt, brother and sister-in-law of the bridegroom. Dr. Payson was instructor of the two young people when they attended St. Lawrence university.

The bride was attired in a gown of old rose georgette with hat and shoes to match. Her maid of honor was dressed in a chin chin blue geogette with ecru lace and pearls.

Following the marriage ceremony, the wedding party came to Gouverneur to the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Van Duzee, in William street, where a dinner was served to the immediate families. The couple then left for a short wedding trip, after which they will make their home in Potsdam.

The bride is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Van Duzee of this village. Her father is postmaster here. She attended the local schools, being graduated from Gouverneur High school with the class of 1923. Later she attended the state school of agriculture, home economics department, at St. Lawrence university, Canton, graduating with the class of 1925.

She was employed as dietitian for nine month at Kingston avenue hospital, Department of Health, New York, and for one year was dietitian at the House of the Good Samaritan, Watertown.

Mr. Leonhardt is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Leonhardt of Alexandria Bay. His father is postmaster at Alexandria Bay and well known throughout that section. He received his education at Alexandria Bay and was graduated from Alexandria Bay High school in 1923. He also attended the state school at Canton and was graduated in 1926. For one year he was the official agent for the Gouverneur Dairy Improvement association and at present is employed in the Potsdam store of the G. L. F. Corporation.

The couple will be at home to their friends 81 Maple street, Potsdam, after March 15.

Typist’s Note: The year, 1928, appeared at the top of this write-up.

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HONOR AVERYS ON 40TH ANNIVERSARY

Alexandria Bay, Feb. 17. -- Forty-eight friends of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Avery gathered at their home on Church street Wednesday evening, their 40th wedding anniversary. Charles Overacker, who was present, was best man at their wedding, Feb. 15, 1888.

Mr. Avery has held the position of customs officer for the past 30 years. A supper was served at which Peter Savage, Melvin Merrill, Ed Herrick, Charles Overacker, Charles Garlock, Henry Leonhardt and Charles Haas spoke. Mr. Haas recalling the time when they were boys together.

Mrs. Will Heath then presented Mr. and Mrs. Avery with a handsome chair, with the best wishes of their many friends.

Those present were:

Mrs. Alonzo Elmore, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Swan, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Merrill, Mr. and Mrs. George Cooke, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Overacker, Miss Geneva Overacker, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Batchelder, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Haas, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Leonhardt, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Carris, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Garlock, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Garlock, Mr. and Mrs. Will Heath and son, James, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hallam, Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Blount, Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Houghton, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Herrick, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Savage, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Van Brocklin, Miss Rachel Van Brocklin, Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Barker and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Leonhardt.

Typist’s Note: The year, 1928, appeared on this item.

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FRED L. GANTER, 29, DROPS DEAD
GRADUATED FROM UNION COLLEGE 6 YEARS AGO
WAS FORMER LOCAL RESIDENT

Operated Large Amateur Radio Station While Living Here--
Had Worked in Albany For Telephone Company.

Word was received in this city today of the death of Frederick L. Ganter, 29, former resident of this city, in Albany Monday morning. Mr. Ganter was employed by the New York Telephone Company and entered his office in the telephone building at 8:30 in the morning. He dropped dead while crossing his office to his desk.

Mr. Ganter was born in the town of Pamelia, Nov. 29, 1898, a son of Frederick and Lydia Schaber Gantre (sic), both of whom died a short time after Mr. Ganter’s birth. He resided with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Philip Schaber in Lafargeville and attended the local schools. He later resided with an uncle, George Scaber (sic) and then came to this city where he resided with his other grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Constantine Ganter of William street.

He graduated from the Watertown High school and then from Union college six years ago. While a student at Union he was elected president of the Radio club of Union college. While resided in this city he built an amateur wireless station in his home.

Upon graduation from Union he went to New York city where he was employed for two years by the telephone company and was transferred to Albany four years ago. His home was at Delmar, about five miles from Albany.

The body will be brought to this city Thursday morning by R. H. Ganter, Pamelia, an uncle of Mr. Ganter, and Mrs. Mary Ganter, 564 State street, his grandmother, who went to Albany Monday morning immediately after receiving word of his death.

He is survived by his wife, Lillian Cummins Ganter, two sons, Warren and Harvey, all of Albany; his grandmother, Mrs. Constantine Ganter; four uncles, R. H. Ganter, Pamelia; George F. Ganter, 212 William street and George and Lewis Schaver (sic) residing in Rochester. He was a grandson of the late Constantine Ganter, a well known resident of this city.

The services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 from the home of George F. Ganter, 212 William street, Rev. F. K. Vogt, pastor of the Concordia Lutheran church officiating. Burial will be in North Watertown.

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WILLIAM S. PATTERSON, 83, SUCCUMBS AT OMAR

Omar, Nov. 6. -- William S. Patterson, 83, passed away at his home in this village Saturday, Nov. 3, after a long illness.

Mr. Patterson was born on Ash Island, Ont., one of the Thousand Islands, in the St. Lawrence river, Aug. 17, 1845, the son of the late Stephen and Emily Patterson. About 50 years ago he came to this country and since that time he had lived at Alexandria Bay, Hammond, and Omar. On Feb. 22, 1875, he was married to Miss Alta Fowler.

Surviving are his wife and eight children, Mrs. Oscar Munson, Dexter; Walter Patterson and Wellington Patterson, Omar; Austin Patterson, Alexandria; Mrs. Charles Thraves, Fernwood; John Patterson, Morristown; Ernest Patterson, Adams and Mrs. Gordon Ward, Grindstone; one brother, John Patterson Canada; 20 grandchildren and two great grandsons, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Monday morning at 11 from Omar church. Interment was made at Morristown.

Typist’s Note: The year, 1928, was handwritten at the top of this obit.

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JOSEPH HELMER DIES AT PLESSIS

(Special to The Times.)

Plessis, March 29. -- Joseph Helmer, a prominent resident, died this noon at his home. He was about 70 years old and had lived in this vicinity for the past 30 years or more. Mr. Helmer had been in poor health for about a year.

Surviving him are his widow, Mrs. Kitty Helmer and a daughter, Mrs. Grace Hardy of Philadelphia.

Mr. Helmer was a farmer and a member of the Grange.

The funeral arrangements are incomplete.

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MISS LAURA WARNICK IS BRIDE OF HEMAN (sic) A. SPIES

Herman A. Spies of 145 Arsenal street and Miss Laura Barbara Margaret Warnick of 118 West Main street were married at 6:30 Saturday evening in the Evangelical Concordia Lutheran church. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Frederick K. Vogt, pastor of the church, the attendants being the Misses Lydia and Amelia Spies of Redwood, sister of the bridegroom; and Miss Lena Warnick of Alexandria Bay, sister of the bride.

Following the ceremony a wedding supper for the bridal party was held at the Hotel Woodruff, the couple then leaving for a motor trip, the destination of which was not announced. Upon their return they will reside in Watertown.

Both Mr. and Mrs. Spies are well known in Watertown. Mrs. Spies is the proprietor of the Arcade Beauty shop and was for several years manager of the beauty parlor at the Hotel Woodruff. She is originally from Detroit, Mich., but has made her home in this city for a number of years.

Mr. Spies is well known in Watertown where he has been engaged as a salesman for Perl W. Devendorf. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Spies of Redwood, a prominent family of that village.

Typist’s Note: 1929 was handwritten at the top of this write-up.

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MRS. MARY M. QUINN IS BRIDE
MARRIES JOSEPH A. M’HUGH, LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEER
WIDOW OF CORNELIUS QUINN

Couple Attended By Mr. and Mrs. Leo J. Devine, Daughter and Son-in-Law of the Bride--
Leave For California on Wedding Trip.

Mrs. Mary M. Quinn, well known resident of this city, was married at 7 this morning to Joseph A. McHugh, also of Watertown. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Joseph L. Cole at St. Patrick’s church. Mr. and Mrs. Leo J. Devine, daughter and son-in-law of the bride, were the attendants.

For the ceremony, the bride had chosen a costume of cocoa brown and immediately following a wedding breakfast for the immediate family was served at the bride’s home, 319 Arsenal street. The couple then left for an extensive wedding trip. They will stop at New Orleans for a period and then go by way of the Sunset trail to California returning to this city in March.

Mrs. Quinn is well known in this city. She is the widow of the late Cornelius Quinn who died in 1920 of septic pneumonia after a brief illness. Mrs. Quinn has been a resident of Watertown for the past 26 years coming here from Potsdam after her marriage to Mr. Quinn who was a locomotive engineer on the New York Central railroad. She has one daughter, Mrs. Catheryn J. Devine, who before her marriage was a member of the faculty of the Lansing street school.

Mr. McHugh who has resided at the Y. M. C. A. in this city for the past two years, is also a locomotive engineer on the St. Lawrence division of the New York Central railroad. He has been with the New York Central for the past 22 years coming originally from Redwood. Upon their return from the wedding trip, Mr. and Mrs. McHugh will make their home at 319 Arsenal street.

Typist’s Note: 1929 was handwritten at the top of this write-up.

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S. L. U. GRADUATES WED AT THERESA
BRIDEGROOM DEKALB JUNCTION SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
P. E. BALL AND LEONA SMITH

Rev. C. E. Hastings, Pastor of Theresa Methodist Episcopal Church, Performs the Ceremony

Theresa, July 12. -- Percy E. Ball, principal of the Dekalb Junction high school, and Leona Smith, honor graduate of St. Lawrence university, class of 1929, were married at 2:30 Thursday afternoon at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Smith, Kelsey Bridge, by Rev. C. E. Hastings, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church, Theresa, of which both the bride and bridegroom are members. Only near relatives of each family were in attendance.

The house was beautifully trimmed for the event and the color scheme through the house was pink and white. At 2:30, Mrs. Harold Lortscher of Evans Mills began the playing of the wedding march from Lohengrin and the bridal party took their position before the clergyman. The bride and bridegroom were attended by Miss Sophia Ball, sister of the bridegroom, as bridesmaid, and Gilbert Ball of the Morristown high school, brother of the bridegroom as best man. Harold Lortscher sang “At Dawning.” Following the wedding a wedding dinner was served, the table being in pink and white with the same color scheme on the wedding cake, which was surmounted by two small figures--the bride and bridegroom.

Directly after the dinner, Mr. and Mrs. Ball left by auto for a trip through New England which will take them to the coast and take about three weeks.

Percy E. Ball, son of Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Ball of English Settlement, was an honor graduate from the Theresa high school and won honors at St. Lawrence university, from which he graduated two years ago. He has since been principal of the Dekalb Junction high school and returns there another year. He was always an active church worker here and has a local preacher’s license from the church to preach and has at times supplied the pulpit here.

The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Smith, Kelsey Bridge, is likewise an honor student, both from the Theresa high school and St. Lawrence university. She is also a worker in the church and with young people.

The couple received many gifts, including a substantial check from the bride’s parents. The bride wore at the wedding an orchid georgette gown and her going away gown was a blue ensemble.

The guests included Mr. and Mrs. George Smith and son, Ralph, Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Ball, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Ball, Morristown; Mrs. Mary Farrell, Duane Smith, Sophia E. Ball, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Lortscher and daughter, Elaine, Evans Mills; Rev. and Mrs. C. E. Hastings and granddaughter, Margaret.

Typist’s Note: 1929 was handwritten at the top of this write-up.

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MISS GRACE M. ORMISTON WEDS

(Special To The Times.)

Hammond, Oct. 31. -- Miss Grace Mary Ormiston and Lewis W. Paddock were married this morning at 5 at the home of the bride in this village by Rev. W. H. Campbell, pastor of the Hammond Presbyterian church.

The bride was attired in a gown of brown crepe with hat, shoes and stockings to match. The wedding breakfast was served to members of the immediate families by Mrs. Ralph Laverne and Grace Miller.

Mrs. Paddock is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Ormistoon. She is a graduate of Hammond High school and taught school several years. Mr. Paddock is the son of Eugene Paddock. They left on an extended wedding trip. Next spring they will go to the old Ormiston homestead on the Alexandria Bay road to reside.

Typist’s Note: 1929 was handwritten at the top of this item.

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MRS. W. T. PALMER, NATIVE OF REDWOOD, DIES IN UTICA

Boonville, Aug. 12. -- The death of Mrs. Wylie T. Palmer occurred Friday in St. Luke’s hospital, Utica, after a month’s illness.

Ethel C. Newman was born in Redwood, Aug. 19, 1891, a daughter of Clarence and Louise Ahles Newman. Her early life was spent in Redwood and she was a graduate of Redwood High school. In 1910 she graduated from Potsdam State Normal school, after which she devoted a number of years to teaching. Her first position was at Rensselaer Falls, which she resigned to take a position in the high school at Black River, where she was most successful.

Later she accepted a position in Boonville High school, where for four years she met with marked success. Passing the civil service examination, she entered the War Risk Insurance Bureau at Washington, D. C., where she remained throughout the war.

Nov. 28, 1920, she was married to Wylie T. Palmer, Boonville, at Oswego. The remainder of her life was spent in Boonville.

Friday, July 12, she entered St. Luke’s hospital, Utica, where a son was born, who was named Wayne Newman Palmer.

She is survived by her husband, one son, Wayne Newman Palmer, and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Newman, of Redwood.

Typist’s Note: 1929 was handwritten at the top of this obit.

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TO BECOME BRIDE

(a photo of Miss Alma Ahles was then included)

REDWOOD, June 21. -- Miss Alma Ahles, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ahles, of this village, will become the bride of Blair Hawks, of Champlain, in St. Paul’s Lutheran church at 4 in the afternoon of June 29. The Rev. Harry B. Krusa will perform the ceremony. The bride-to-be is a teacher at Champlain, while the prospective bridegroom is a draftsman employed by a large engineering firm. The wedding will be formal.

Typist’s Note: 1929 was written on this item.

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MISS ALMA AHLES IS BRIDE OF T. B. HAWKS

Redwood, July 1. -- A pretty church wedding took place when Miss Alma Ahles, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ahles of Redwood, was united in marriage to T. Blair Hawks of Champlain, N. Y., at the Lutheran church Saturday at 4 p.m., the Rev. H. B. Krusa, pastor officiating.

The bride was attended by Miss Hortense Keller of Cuba and the bridegroom by Dr. Richard Ahles of Brooklyn, brother of the bride. The wedding march was played by a sorority sister, Miss Rosabell Doust of Champlain.

After the ceremony, a reception was held at the Dollinger Hotel at which only the family and a few friends were present. Mr. and Mrs. Hawks left for a motor trip to New York and points of interest farther south.

Typist’s Note: 1929 was written above this item.

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MRS. FLORENCE PETERS, 63, MORRISTOWN EXPIRES

Morristown, March 1. -- Mrs. Florence Peters, 63, wife of Louis Peters, died at her home in Morristown Thursday morning at 3, following an illness of two years.

The deceased was a member of the Lutheran church of Black Lake and was 63 years old. She is survived by her husband, three daughters, Mrs. Allen Fraser, New York; Mrs. Morris Larock of Oswegatchie and Mrs. Murray Date of Philadelphia.

The funeral will be held Saturday at 1 from her late home with services being conducted by Rev. Mr. Shaw in the Black Lake Lutheran church at 2. Burial will be made at the Cedars.

Typist’s Note: 1929 appeared at the top of this obit.

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JAMES V. MALE DIES SUDDENLY

Redwood, Aug. 2. -- James V. Male, sr., 69, well known farmer of this section, dropped dead yesterday afternoon in the barnyard, near the gateway leading to the pasture, on the William Brown farm which he had occupied. He was found lifeless by Mr. Brown. Dr. E. E. Eddy was called and pronounced death due to heart failure. He had been dead but a few minutes when found.

Mr. Male was born in England, Jan. 7, 1860, and when 15 years old came to Brockville, Ontario, with Charles Best, now a resident of Clayton, and James Reed, Dexter. For a time he was employed at the Samuel Connors stables at Brockville. In 1886 he married Miss Margaret Runnings at Brockville. She died in Redwood in May, 1921. In 1902 the Males moved to a farm near Evans Mills. Later they went to a farm near Plessis, then to the Helmer farm near Redwood and last to the Brown farm.

Mr. Male is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Pearl Farrell and Mrs. Golden Male, both of Redwood; one son, James V. Meal, jr., of Watertown; one brother, George and a sister, Mrs. Mary Wines, both of England.

Funeral services will be held from the late residence on Saturday afternoon at 2, Rev. Ernest Bragg, pastor of the Redwood Methodist Episcopal church, officiating. Interment will be made at Redwood.

Typist’s Note: 1929 was written at the top of this obit.

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MISS MARY E. SOVIE WEDS FLOYD HAMILTON

Miss Mary Emma Sovie of 1112 Gill street was quietly married at 8:30 this morning to Floyd Hamilton of 1108 Gill street. The ceremony took place in the rectory of Holy Family church with Rev. Joseph P. Heslin, assistant pastor, performing the ceremony. The bridesmaid was Miss Lulu Pickett, while Norman William Sovie, brother of the bride, acted as the best man.

For the ceremony the bride was attired in a gown of periwinkle blue trimmed with an ecru lace collar. With this was worn a matching blue cloche and blonde slippers and hose, the bridal flowers being vari-colored sweet peas.

Following the ceremony a wedding breakfast for 22 guests was held at the home of the bride, the color scheme for the occasion being pink and white. The couple then left on a wedding trip during which they will motor to Ogdensburg which was formerly the home of the bride. Upon their return they will make their future residence at 1112 Gill street.

The bride, who is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred E. Sovie, has lived in this city for the past eight years, coming here from Ogdensburg where she attended school. Mr. Hamilton is associated with the Circle Tire company of this city. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hamilton of Stone Mills.

Typist’s Note: 1929 was written at the top of this write-up.

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MRS. MARY K. SPIES, 72, PASSES AWAY AT REDWOOD

(Special to The Times.)

Redwood, Aug. 30. -- Mrs. Mary Katheriine Spies, 72, died at 6:30 Wednesday night. She had been ill since last December.

Mrs. Spies was born in Germany on April 13, 1857. She came to the United States with her parents when two years old. She married George V. Spies in 1877. They resided on a farm near here until 1911 when they moved into the village. Mr. Spies died in 1919. Mrs. Spies was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran church and the Dorcas society of that church.

Surviving are two sons, Edward Spies of Redwood and Glenn William Spies of Montreal, and one daughter, Mrs. Fred Schermerhorn of Brier Hill.

Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. from the home and at 2 p.m. from St. Paul’s Lutheran church. Rev. Francis Hoffman of Utica, a former pastor of the church, officiating. Interment will be made in Redwood cemetery.

Typist’s Note: The date, “28 Aug 1929” appeared at the top of this obit.

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MRS. MARY E. WILLIAMS, 86, PASSES AWAY NEAR REDWOOD

(Special to The Times.)

Plessis, Aug. 20. -- Mrs. Mary Eliza Williams, 86, died at the home of Harry Stacey, near Redwood, Thursday night at 10. She had been in failing health a long time.

Mrs. Williams was born in Theresa. Sixty-five years ago she was married to John Williams of Theresa. They resided on a farm in the town of Theresa for 42 years. Eighteen years ago they moved to this village. Mr. Williams died two years ago. One daughter, Carrie, died some years ago.

Surviving are several nephews and nieces, including Mrs. Gilbert Holmes of Redwood and Percy Salsbury of Syracuse.

Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. from the Stacey home, Rev. Ernest Bragg, pastor of the Redwood Methodist Episcopal church, officiating. Burial will be made in Theresa cemetery.

Typist’s Note: 1929 appeared at the top of this obit.

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MISS MABEL I. ALVERSON DIES

(Special to The Times.)

Dexter, Sept. 4. -- Miss Mabel Irene Alverson, 48, local postmistress, died this morning at her home in this village. She had been in failing health since last fall when she fractured her leg in a fall on the postoffice steps.

Miss Alverson was born in the town of Hounsfield. She came here when a young girl and attended school here. Most of her life had been spent in this village.

She is survived by four brothers, R. W. Alverson, principal of the Dexter High school, G. Carl Alverson, superintendent of schools in Syracuse, Norris W. Alverson of Dexter and Perry B. Alverson of Antwerp.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Kindly omit flowers.

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