Karl H. Snell, 51, of Theresa
(year penciled in: 1940)
Theresa, July 5. -- Karl H. Snell, 51, former village president and trustee, died at his home in this village at 12:30, Thursday afternoon, after an illness of nearly two years. He had been serious for the past three months.
Mr. Snell was born in the house in which he died on Dec. 27, 1888, only son of Mr. and Mrs. James Snell, who survive him. He was educated in the public school and was associated in the flour firm of Snell & Makepeace, a part of the time as salesman in the north for the firm’s flour. Later he was associated with his father in the firm of J. Snell & Son, in the feed, coal and flour business, which they sold about ten years ago.
He married Gertrude Dickson of this village on Feb. 16, 1910. One daughter, Agnes was born to the couple. She died in an auto accident Aug. 9, 1937. Mr. Snell never recovered from the shock of her sudden death.
He served as president of the village of Theresa for two terms and also served as trustee of the village.
He is survived by his wife and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Snell. There are no other near relatives.
The funeral services will be held from the family home at 2:30 (E. S. T.) on Sunday, Rev. Charles G. Cady, former minister of the local Presbyterian church, and Rev. U. B. Grant, pastor of the Methodist church, officiating. Burial will be made in the family plot in Oakwood cemetery in this village.
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John R. Steacy, 81, Redwood, Dies Dec. 14
(year penciled in: 1944)
Was a Native of Canada But Had Lived in This Country
For 50
Years---Funeral Held Saturday.
Redwood: John Richard Steacy, 81, resident of Redwood for the past 50 years, died in the Noble Foundation hospital Alexandria Bay, on Dec. 14th after an illness of two days. Mr. Steacy who has been in fair health suffered a stroke at his home on Tuesday and did not rally from its effects.
Funeral services were held from his late home on Saturday afternoon, with Rev. W. F. VonDeben, pastor of the St. Paul’s Lutheran church officiating. The remains were placed in the vault in the Redwood cemetery awaiting burail in the spring.
John R. Steacy was born in Marble Rock, Ont. on July 18, 1863, a son of Joseph and Gertrude Steacy. As a young man he came to the States and settled near Redwood on a farm later coming to the village to live. He was naturalized in 1891.
His wife Elixabeth Merckel Steacy died 30 years ago. A son Roswell Steacy veteran of the First World war and former postmaster of the Redwood Post office died in 1927.
Of late years or until about four years ago Mr. Steacy was caretaker of the Redwood cemetery, and spent his spare time in gardening. He had a large produce garden on the flats near his home and also a large flower garden.
His survivors are a daughter, Mrs. G. L. Roger (Clara) Of Morristown; two sons, John J., of Cobbleskill, and Alva E. of Milbrook, and five grandchildren.
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MRS. E. B. SHANNON DIES AT CARTHAGE
(penciled in: 1952)
Church and Civic Leader, 70, Was Plessis Native and Former Teacher.
Carthage, April 28. -- Mrs. Edith Bolton Shannon, 70, wife of William W. Shannon, died at 7:45 a.m. today at her home, 1005 Alexandria street.
The body has been removed to the Bossuot funeral home, where friends may call Tuesday afternoon and evening. Members of Carthage Chapter 249, Order of Eastern Star, will hold a memorial service Tuesday evening at 8 at the funeral home. A prayer service will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 at the funeral home with funeral services at 2:30 at the United Christian church, Rev. Dr. Frank L. Gosnell, pastor, will officiate, and interment will be in the Plessis cemetery.
A native of Plessis, Mrs. Shannon, was born in that village Nov. 17, 1881, the daughter of James and Mary Bolton. She spent her girlhood in Plessis, and was graduated from the Redwood High school, and in 1902 from Potsdam normal school. Following graduation, she taught at the Alexandria Bay school.
She was married to William W. Shannon at the family home at Plessis. They resided in Watertown until 1910 when they moved to Carthage.
Active in church and community affairs, Mrs. Shannon was a member of the United Christian church, and about 25 years ago organized the Auxis Sunday school class, composed of a group of young married women. She took an active leadership in church affairs, and was responsible for the development of many social religious activities.
Mrs. Shannon was a member and past matron of Carthage Chapter 249, Order of Eastern Star, and held membership in the Eustayantha study club. She was active in promoting the student load fund, a project of the Carthage Federation of Women’s clubs which furnishes financial aid to deserving students.
Surviving, besides her husband, is one daughter, Mrs. Selah (Jeannette) James of Adams.
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Worthington W. Simpson
(year penciled in: 1978)
Alexandria Bay -- Worthington W. (Wordy) Simpson, 78, died Thursday evening May 4 at his home on the Dingman Point Road of an apparent heart attack. Although he had complained of discomfort during the day, he was generally in good health. He was a retired postal employee and devoted himself to the care of his home.
Mr. Simpson was an ardent sportsman and for many years had been active in muzzle-loading contests. He was affiliated with clubs at Elbridge, Massena, Brockville, Ont. and Ticonderoga. His many medals attested to his skill.
The funeral was held Sunday at the Reformed Church of the 1000 Isles with the Rev. Arthur Horst officiating. Burial was in Redwood Cemetery.
Mr. Simpson is survived by his wife, the former Hazel Meeds of Theresa, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Born May 21, 1899 in the Town of Theresa, a son of William and Charlotte Rogers Simpson, he was educated at Redwood High School, Syracuse University and Coyne Electrical School, Chicago.
In his youth he assisted his father in the management of the farm near Redwood. He was clerk and acting postmaster of Redwood for a period of years. During the 1920’s with his brother Claude he built and operated one of the first gas stations in the area located at West Corners.
Mr. Simpson was employed at Alexandria Bay Post Office as a clerk-carrier from 1938-1965. During the last 14 years he served as a rural letter carrier.
He was a 57 year member of Lakeside Lodge 328 IOOF at Redwood and was a member of the Reformed Church of the 1000 Isles, Alexandria Bay. Memorials may be given in his name to that church where he served many years as deacon and elder.
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C. Harvey Savage
Dies at Age of 75
REDWOOD -- C. Harvey Savage, 75, died Thursday at 8:30 p.m. at the E. J. Noble Hospital in Alexandria Bay where he had been a patient since Feb. 28.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Frederick Brothers Funeral Home, Redwood, with Rev. Winifred Daughen, minister of the Redwood Methodist Church, officiating. Spring burial in Redwood Cemetery.
Calling hours will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to the Redwood Ambulance Fund or the Redwood Methodist Church.
Mr. Savage is survived by his wife, Viola; four sons, Robert, Redwood, Carl, Theresa, Alton, Redwood, and Douglas, Redwood; two daughters, Mrs. Charles (Janice) Atkinson, Redwood, and Mrs. John (Kathleen) Reichel, Evans Mills; 24 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren, three brothers, Kenneth, Plessis, William, Plessis and George, LaFargeville; two sisters, Mrs. Walter (Grace) Hartl, Evans Mills, and Mrs. Kenneth (Ruby) Davis, Alexandria Bay, and several nieces and nephews. A brother, Frank, and a sister, Mrs. Mable VanTassel, died before him.
Born July 29, 1908 in Antwerp, son of the late A. William and Minnie Tousley Savage, he was educated in local schools and employed by the state highway department.
Mr. Savage married Viola Dunn of Redwood on April 20, 1933 and they moved to the town of Alexandria. In 1962, the couple moved to Redwood.
Since 1935, Mr. Savage has been employed by the Town of Alexandria Highway Department, retiring in 1970.
Mr. Savage was a member of the Redwood Volunteer Fire Department since 1944 and was recently named an honorary member. He was also a member of the Redwood Methodist Church.
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Eleanor Simmons, l78, of Alexandria Bay
Alexandria Bay -- Mrs. Eleanor B. Simmons, 78, of 1 Catherine Avenue, widow of Perry A. Simmons, died Nov. 12 in the House of the Good Samaritan, Watertown, where she had been a patient since Oct. 29.
The funeral will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. t the Giltz Funeral Home, with the Rev. Kathleen Adams-Shepherd, pastor of Christ Church, Clayton, officiating. Burial will be in Highland Park Cemetery, Alexandria Bay.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Joan Spencer, Watertown, and Mrs. Donald (Jill) Bryer, Croghan; three grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. Doris Reynolds, Alexandria Bay. Two sisters, Alice Dobbins and Edna Creamer, died previously.
She was born Jan. 28, 1912, in Alexandria Bay, the daughter of James and Jennie Chaumont Bailery, and was graduated from Alexandria Bay High School. She worked of the law firm of Wiltse & DeYoung, Thousand Islands Printing Company, and Thousand Islands Medical Group.
She married Perry A. Simmons at 9 High Street on Feb. 6, 1930. He died March 10, 1981.
She was a member of the Alexandria By Women’s Golf League, and served as its treasurer, and also was treasurer of the E. J. Noble gift shop.
She was a member of the Church of the St. Lawrence.
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Gary Schulz
(year penciled in: 1993)
Theresa -- Gary B. Schultz, 82, formerly of Theresa and Redwood, died Oct. 30 at the Samaritan-Keep Nursing Home, Watertown, where he had been a patient since Dec. 6.
There was no funeral.
Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Larry *Maude) Day, St. Petersburg, Fla., and two nephews.
Born March 31, 1911, in Theresa, son of George G. and Nellie Montondo Schulz, he was educated in area schools and served in the Army from Dec. 12, 1942, to June 19, 1943.
His wife, the former Jennie Handschuh, died Aug. 10, 1968.
Mr. Schulz was a truck driver on area construction projects. For 28 years, he was employed by the town of Alexandria and was superintendent for about six years, retiring in 1975.
He was a communicant of St. Theresa’s Catholic Church.
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Lillian E. Solar, 85, of Alexandria Bay
(date penciled in:
1/18/1997)
St. Regis Paper Co. Cook
ALEXANDRIA BAY -- A memorial service for Lillian E. Solar, 85, of 6 Rock St., will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday at Alexandria Bay United Methodist Church with the Rev. Alvin H. Mayo, pastor, officiating. Spring burial will be in Barnes Settlement Cemetery.
Mrs. Solar died Saturday at the extended care facility of Edward John Noble Hospital-Samaritan, Alexandria Bay, where she had been a patient since June 18.
There will be no calling hours. Arrangements are with T. R. Jetty Funeral Home, Clayton.
Mrs. Solar was employed for 25 years at St. Regis Paper Co., Deferiet, now Champion International, where she cooked for the people at Zenda Farms. She also cooked at various restaurants in the area.
After retiring, she worked at deer camps for hunting clubs during deer-hunting season.
Born Jan. 1, 1912, at Point Peninsula, daughter of Fred and Nellie Lakins Schultz, she attended area schools.
She married Joseph C. Stanford in 1934. The couple separated in 1948, and Mr. Stanford died Nov. 11, 1964. She then married Wallace Solar Jan. 1, 1965, at Alexandria Bay United Methodist Church with the Rev. Harold H. Pennock officiating.
Mrs. Solar was a 30-year member of Alexandria Bay Rebekah Lodge 338 and an associate member of Redwood Rebekah Lodge 6631. She was a member of and did volunteer work for Paynter Senior Center, for which she was in charge of luncheons every Tuesday for senior citizens at Alexandria Bay United Methodist Church.
Surviving besides her husband, Wallace, are three sons, Joe Stanford, Key West, Fla., Alan Stanford, Casselberry, Fla., Ronald Stanford, Alexandria Bay; a daughter, Mrs. Bud (Frances) Carlisle, Alexandria Bay; a stepson, Arthur Solar, Alexandria Bay; five step-daughters, Peggy Sweet, Asheville, N. C., Betty Johnston, Ardoch, Ontario, Judy Schultz, Theresa; Eleanor Solar, Kirkville, and Ida J. Bisonett, Clayton; two brothers, Howard Schultz, Clayton; a sister, Mrs. Paul (Evelyn) Barton, Clayton; nine grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, 27 step-grandchildren, 40 step-great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.
Two brothers, John and George Schulz, and a sister, Mary Ellingsworth, died before her.
Donations may be made to Paynter Senior Center, Clayton, or Alexandria Bay Volunteer Ambulance Fund.
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Mrs. Guy Smith, dies at age 57, of Chippewa Bay
(year penciled in:
1939)
RITES HELD FOR MRS. GUY SMITH
SERVICE AT HOME NEAR CHIPPEWA BAY
SHE DIED IN HOSPITAL SUNDAY
Native of Redwood and Resident Since 1903 of Chippewa Bay,
Mrs. Smith
Succumbed to Heart Ailment Following Operation.
Chippewa Bay, Oct. 17. _- Funeral services for Mrs. Etta Hofferberth Smith, 57, wife of Guy Smith, were held at 2 this afternoon from the home one mile south of this village. Rev. William Bell, pastor of the Presbyterian churcho f Hammond, officiated.
Interment was in the Rarick cemetery at South Hammond. Bearers were William Backus, Loren Decker, Ralph Paddock, Eugene C. Paddock, Lee Schermahorn and Robert Hofferberth.
Mrs. Smith was born near Redwood on Feb. 16, 1882, daughter of John and Susan Markley Hofferberth.
She lived near Redwood until 1903, when she was married to Guy Smith and came to live in the Smith home where she had since resided. She was a member of the Willing Workers society and the missionary society.
She entered Hepburn hospital in Ogdensburg on Sept. 22 and underwent an operation from which she had not recovered when she was taken with a heart ailment which caused her death Sunday noon.
Survivors besides her husband are two sons, Vernon of Portlandville, and DeForest of Watertown; two grandsons, Alson and Wendell Smith of Portlandville; her mother, Mrs. Susan Hofferberth of Redwood, and two sisters, Mrs. Earl Skinner and Mrs. Charles Spalsbury, both of Redwood.
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VIRGINIA SHEA - Obit
Clayton -- Virginia E. Shea, 71, of 33608 Macomb Settlement Road, died Dec. 31 at her home after a long illness. She had been under the care of Hospice of Jefferson County.
Mrs. Shea, a nurse, was formerly employed at E. J. Noble Hospital, Alexandria Bay.
Born March 14, 1927, in Ernfold, Saskatchewan, daughter of William and Vada Carncross Shannon, she moved with her family to Goose Bay and became a U. S. citizens.
She was a 1948 graduate of Alexandria Bay High School and earned a nursing certificate from the Rochester School of Practical Nursing in September 1950.
She married Charles Shea of South Colton on June 10, 1954.
Surviving besides her husband are four sons, Douglas, Richardson, Tex., Rodney and Richard, both of Clayton, and Barry, Limerick; three daughters, Mrs. Michael (Sandra) Hogan, Chippewa Falls, Wis., and Mrs. Gary (Shirley) Benney and Mrs. William (Susan) Harris, both of Clayton; a brother, Ralph Shannon, Redwood; eight grandchildren and a great-grandchild.
A sister, Helen Partridge, died June 14, 1991, and a brother, Harold Shannon, died Apr. 24.
The funeral was held Saturday at All Saints Catholic Church, Chaumont, with the Rev. Stephen Murray officiating. Burial was in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Cemetery, Redwood.
Contributions may be made to Hospice of Jefferson County, 425 Washington Street, Watertown, or to Three Mile Bay Fire Department.
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ROY A. SWAIN, age 57, Once resident of Watertown
(date penciled in:
July 18, 1939)
ROY A. SWAIN DIES IN WEST
Expires At His Home in Monrovia, Calif.
ONCE PAPER MILL MAN HERE
Formerly Employed at Newton Falls Paper Company
and Later Was
Superintendent of Cylinder Paper Company Here--
Left for West in 1916
Roy A. Swain, 57, former paper mill official of this city and Newton Falls, died at his home in Monrovia, Calif.; Wednesday following a long illness, according to word received here Thursday.
Mr. Swain was a native of New York city. He married Miss Carolyn G. Yost, daughter of the late Charles G. Yost, formerly of Theresa, and Mrs. Anna Kimball Yost, a native of Burrville and now a resident of Monrovia, Calif. Mrs. Swain survives him. They were married in New York city in about 1906.
Mr. and Mrs. Swain went from New York in 1908 to Newton Falls where Mr. Swain had a position with the Newton Falls Paper company. In about a year he came to this city where he became superintendent of the Cylinder Paper company on Sewall’s Island of which the late Frank L. Moore was president.
In 1916 Mr. and Mrs. Swain and their family left this city for Evanston, Ill., and later went to California to reside. Since 1921 Mr. Swain had been the west coast representative of the L. L. Brown Paper company of Adams, Mass.
Besides his widow, Mr. Swain is survived by the following children: Roy Myron Swain, Englewood, Calif.; Rev. Donald Y. Swain, minister of the Cypress Park Presbyterian church of Los Angeles, Calif.; Robert Swain of Monrovia, and Mrs. Keith (Betty) Evans of Pasadena, Calif. He also is survived by a brother, Ray Swain of California and two sisters, of New York.
Funeral services will be held in Monrovia Saturday and burial will be made there.
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Mrs. Jessie Snider Dead
Heuvelton, Nov. 12. -- Mrs. Jessie Riley Snider, 83, widow of Alfred C. Snider, formerly of South Hammond and Redwood, died Thursday at 10:45 a.m. at the home of her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Edna Snider, Miller road, where she had lived three weeks.
The funeral will be Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Fox funeral home, with Rev. J. Vincent Crawford, pastor of the Hammond First Presbyterian church, officiating. Burial will be in Hammond cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home this afternoon and evening.
Surviving, besides her daughter-in-law, are: Two daughters, Mrs. Charles (Christina) Drummond, Pearl River, and Mrs. Gilbert (Mildred) Gagnon, Ogdensburg; a sister, Mrs. Christie Cole, Pitcairn Folks; a brother, William Riley, Pennsylvania, and five grandchildren.
A son, Clifford, died in 1961.
Mrs. Snider was born in South Hammond, Sept. 22, 1882, a daughter of William and Janet McQuaig Riley. She was married to Alfred C. Snider in 1907 in the Redwood Baptist church.
Mr. Snider, a section foreman of the New York Central railroad, died Nov. 16, 1936, in Ogdensburg, where the couple had lived.
Mrs. Snider continued to live in Ogdensburg wuntil 1946, when she moved to South Hammond to live with Mrs. Claude Catlin.
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A. W. R. Savage, Dead, Aged 81
Redwood, March 24. -- A. William Royal Savage, 81, a retired farmer, died at 5 p.m. Wednesday at the Jefferson county hospital, Watertown, where he was a patient since Friday. Death was attributed to complications of the flue.
The funeral will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Frederick Brothers funeral home, Theresa with Rev. Claude T. Corbett, pastor of the Theresa Methodist church, officiating. Burial will be in the family plot in the Plessis cemetery.
Mr. Savage is survived by five sons, William, George, and Frank, all of LaFargeville, Kenneth and Harvey, both of Redwood; three daughters, Mrs. Walter (Grace) Hartl, Great Bend; Mrs. Henry (Mable) Van Tassel, Theresa; Mrs. Kenneth (Ruby) Davis, Alexandria Bay; one brother, Charles, address unknown; one sister, Mrs. Charles (Rose) Goodrich, Woodville; several grandchildren, and 21 great-grandchildren.
Mr. Savage was born March 4, 1879, in the town of Hammond, one of nine children of Frank and Ellen Stiles Savage. He spent his early life in the Hammond and Theresa area. He married Miss Minnie Tousley of the Theresa area Mary 14, 1902. Mrs. Savage died May 14, 1952. After their marriage, the couple farmed in that area. Mr. Savage retired in 1949, and moved to the town of Alexandria.
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Paul E. Suits, Dead at 84
(date penciled in: August 1, 1970)
Paul E. Suits, 84, of 231 Winslow St., died at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Samaritan-Keep Home.
The funeral will e Friday at 1:30 p.m. at the Cleveland-Spink Funeral Home, Rev. J. Paul Muller, pastor, Bethany United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Redwood Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today.
He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Harvey (Marion) Makepiece (sic), Plessis; a brother, Leland Suits, Black River; and two nephews, Paul and William Makepeace, both of Plessis.
Born in Redwood May 18, 1889, a son of Edward and Mary Dowen Suits, he married Lydia Cole Jan. 24, 1911. The couple lived in Redwood until moving to Watertown in 1918. Mrs. Suits died July 6, 1963, at the age of 73 years.
Mr. Suits, a carpenter and painter, retired in 1956.
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William Schnauber, 80, Depauville
Depauville -- The funeral for William J. Schnauber, 80, Depauville, was held Friday at Depauville United Methodist Church with the Rev. Joseph A. DeGroote, pastor, officiating. Burial was in St. Lawrence Cemetery, town of Cape Vincent.
Mr. Schnauber died Apr. 6 at his home. He had been in ill health.
Mr. Schnauber was a farmer for more than 21 years. He was also a carpenter and retired in 1976 from Wingerath Bros., Clayton.
Born Jan. 5, 1919, in the town of Clayton, son of William and Jessie Garnsey Schnauber, he was a 1936 graduate of Clayton High School.
He married Cornelia Henry on Dec. 28, 1940, at the Clayton home of her parents with the Rev. Albert Walter officiating. The Schnaubers were members of the River Rovers Travel Club.
An avid sportsman, Mr. Schnauber especially enjoyed big game hunting and fishing.
He was a member of Depauville United Methodist Church and a past member of the Depauville Volunteer Fire Department and the Masons. He was also the former secretary-treasurer of the Depauville Fire District, a position he held for 17 years.
Surviving besides his wife, former Clayton village clerk, are three sons, William H. and Francis G., both of Rochester, and Lynn P., Depauville; two daughters, Linda A. Schnauber, Depauville, and Mrs. Randy (Donna L.)Iloff, Clayton; 12 grandchildren, five great-granddaughters and a great-grandson.
Six siblings died before him.
Donations may be made to Hospice of Jefferson County, Clayton Volunteer Ambulance Fund or the Depauville Volunteer Fire Department.
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W. Scott Sargent to Note 75th Birthday Saturday
(year pencilled in: 1938)
Retired Theresa Merchant Recalls Building of Clayton Railroad
Theresa, Jan. 28. -- W. Scott Sargent, retired local merchant and for four years supervisor of the town of Theresa, will celebrate his 75th birthday at his home in Riverside avenue Saturday. A family birthday dinner is planned, although Mr. Sargent’s health may prevent the dinner party’s being held.
Mr. Sargent has many stories to tell of his pioneer days in Orleans, his native town, for his grandfather came into the town at an early date. One event he remembers is the building of the Clayton railroad, which passed directly beside his father’s farm. It was figured that its coming would bring great prosperity to Orleans Four Corners, the hamlet a mile away.
“My father died when I was seven,” he told, “and I had to help on the farm just about as soon as I could do any work at all. I took a man’s place when I was 14 and I remember I asked my mother to have the school teachers board with us so they could teach me nights when I couldn’t attend school. I recall that the late C. J. Rappole boarded with us when he taught at Orleans Four Corners and he did much to assist
in my education. Of course I remember attending that rather famous Orleans school. It was the old and larger school house and the late George Strough was one of my first teachers.
“Orleans was becoming noted as a prize hay section and thousands of tons of hay were being shipped from that section and it seemed to me that operating a hay press was a good business and so for three years I followed that business. When I was 30 I moved from the farm and formed a partnership with the late John Bogart, one time sheriff of Jefferson county, and my brother-in-law, and we started buying cattle and shipping stock. We also had a feed business in Theresa. Later, in 1905, I was appointed special game protector for the north country and held that position for six years. In 1913 I became supervisor of the town, serving until 1917. I served as president, or mayor, of the village of Theresa for a period of time. About 25 years ago I began the dry-goods business here which I followed until my retirement some five years ago.”
Mr. Sargent’s parents were Lewis and Melinda Casler Sargent. Mr. Sargent has been twice married, first to Miss Lydia Timmerman in 1863 and after her death he married Mrs. Elsie Makepeace Blackman, July 1, 1910. She died about two years ago. Mr. Sargent has no children. He has one sister living, Mrs. Morgan Timmerman of Orleans Four Corners.
For the past few years Mr. Sargent has been greatly interested in flowers and spends many summer hours in his garden. He was formerly active in the Masonic lodge and Eastern Star chapter and other organizations but has dropped these activities. He still drives his own car, even in winter.
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W. S. SARGENT, 81, THERESA, EXPIRES
(Special to The Times)
Theresa, Dec. 18. -- Winfield Scott Sargent, 81, retired local merchant and former supervisor of the town of Theresa, died Sunday night at 10 at his home in the Masonic block. He had been in poor health the past three months.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Giltz Funeral home, with Rev. John Flikkema, pastor of the Presbyterian church, officiating. Interment will be made in Oakwood cemetery, Theresa.
His only survivors are nephews, nieces, and cousins.
Mr. Sargent was born in the town of Orleans, Jan. 29, 1863, a son of the late Lewis and Melinda Casler Sargent. His father died when he was seven years old and he had to help on the farm as soon as he was able to work. District teachers, who boarded at the home of his mother, aided him in obtaining his early education. The late C. J. Rapppole, who taught at Orleans Four Corners, boarded at the home and assisted him in lessons.
At the age of 30, he moved form the farm to Theresa and formed a partnership with the late John H. Bogart, a former sheriff of Jefferson county and a brother-in-law of Mr. Sargent. They engaged in the cattle buying business.
In 1905, Mr. Sargent was appointed special game protector for the north country and held that positionfor six years.
In 1933, he was elected supervisor of the town of Theresa and served two terms, until 1917. He also served at one time as president of the village and in 1929, was appointed to the board of education to fill a vacancy caused by a resignation.
A little over 30 years ago, Mr. Sargent entered the dry goods business in Theresa and continued in this enterprise until his retirement ten years ago.
Mr. Sargent was twice married. His first wife was the former Miss Lydia Timmerman. Following her death, he married Mrs. Elsie Makepeace Blackmon in July, 1910. She died in October, 1936.
Mr. Sargent was a member of the Orleans Lutheran church.
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W. S. Sargent of Theresa Is 77
Theresa, Feb. 1. -- Events of pioneer days were vividly described today by W. Scott Sargent, former supervisor of Theresa and retired dry goods merchant here, who has just celebrated his 77th birthday. Mr. Sargent was a guest of friend in Redwood, Mr. and Mrs. Smith Johnson, on Monday, when a birthday party for him was held with several townsmen attending. Mr. Sargent and his housekeeper, Miss Kate Manning, returned from Redwood late Tuesday evening to their home here in Riverside avenue.
“My father died when I was seven,” said Mr. Sargent, as he recalled the Orleans days, “and I had to help with the farm work. I took a man’s place on the farm when I was 14 and I remember asking my mother if we could not board the teachers of the Orleans Four Corners school so I could get help from them evenings as I continued my studies at home. The late C. J. Rappole, teacher at Orleans Four Corners, did much for me when he boarded at our home. I was about ten when the railroad was built to Clayton and we figured that the railroad, which passed right beside our home, would bring untold prosperity to Orleans. Well, in a way, it did, for thousands of tons of the finest hay ever to go into a car were shipped from the Orleans station. Hay was the cash crop for the farmers and I thought it the coming business so I started running a hay press and continued it for three years.
“When I was 30 I formed a partnership with the late John H. Bogart, one time sheriff of the county, to buy stock and sell feed, with headquarters in Theresa. Later I was appointed special game protector for the northern section of the state. In 1913 I was elected supervisor and served four years. I have served as mayor of Theresa village. About 30 years ago I began the dry goods business here but retired seven years ago and now spend the summers enjoying the care of a large flower garden.
“I often think of those Orleans days and the school there where such teachers as George Strough taught probably 60 pupils. My parents were Lewis and Melinda Casler Sargent. Father’s people came from England and my mother’s from the Mohawk Valley. Grandfather was a pioneer in Orleans on the farm on which I was born.”
Mr. Sargent has been twice married. His first wife was Miss Lydia Timmerman and after her death he married Mrs. Elsie Makepeace Blackman on July 1, 1910. She died four years ago. There are no children. He was formerly very active in the Masonic orders and the Eastern Star.
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Mrs W Scott Sargent Dies
(year pencilled in: 1936)
Daughter Of Mr and Mrs Elliot
Makepeace
Well Known Theresa Woman
Member of Prominent Family Long
Connected With Flour Industry- Funeral to Be Held From Home Monday at 2
pm.
Theresa, Oct 24.- Mrs Elsie Makepeace Sargent, 72, wife of W Scott
Sargent, died at her home in Riverside avenue at 10 Friday night after an
illness of nine weeks. Death came as a result of a general breakdown.
Mrs
Sargent was born in this village on April 26, 1864, a daughter of Mr and Mrs
Elliot Makepeace. The family was long connected with the flour industry in the
north. It was the first firm to install steel rollers north of the main Central
tracks. She was educated in the schools of the north and later was married to
the late George Blackmon, dry goods merchant in this village. He died some 30
years ago.
In July, 1910, she married W Scott Sargent of this village,
well known political leader here who served as supervisor of the town for
several terms and who conducted a general merchandising establishment in this
village. Mr and Mrs Sargent were active in the social events of the village and
several years ago, after his retirement from the store, they purchased a home in
Riverside avenue where they spent many hours making the grounds attractive with
shrubs and flowers.
She was long a member of the Theresa Order of the
Eastern Star and an attendant at the Presbyterian church here. There are no
children. She is survived by her husband and two nieces, Mrs. Dorothy Stotler of
Redwood and Mrs Ruth Markell of this village.
The funeral services will
be held from the home on Monday at 2 pm with Rev A. R Ehman of the Presbyterian
church officiating. Burial will be made in Oakwood cemetery.
