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1900's 

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Rochester Daily Union and Advertiser  Rochester, NY    July 3, 1900   Page 3     by: Sylvia Olsen

Charles KNAUSE died last night at the Homeopathic Hospital, aged 56 years. Deceased was a Civil War veteran, having served in Company C, 110th Regiment, New York Volunteers. The remains were removed to the family residence in Clifton Springs, N.Y.

ROCHESTER DEMOCRAT and CHRONICLE  Monday  June 17, 1901     by:    Ron Hanley
 
Old Clifton Springs Resident -   Mrs. Horace Miller died at her home in Clifton Springs Saturday morning after a brief illness of typhoid pneumonia.
 Mrs. Miller was one of the earliest inhabitants of the village and was 72 years old. She leaves no immediate family, only a brother, Chauncey Spear, of Clifton Springs survives her. [1900 census names her as Esther Miller]

ONTARIO COUNTY JOURNAL        Jan 10, 1902      Pg 3 col 6                           by:    Ron Hanley
 
DIED  -  ST. LEDGER - At Clifton Springs, January 1, 1902, Mrs. Mildred St. Ledger,  aged 48 years.

Clifton Springs Press,  Thurs, Mar 19, 1903      pg 3, col 2                         by: Richard Gleason

KILLED BY CARS
The lifeless body of George A. King was found by the side of the New York General railroad tracks, near the residence of Edgar Joyce on Tuesday evening, between 10 and 11 o'clock. Mr. King lived on the Peter Madden farm, but recently had worked as one of the outside men for the Sanitarium Company.  He worked as usual on Tuesday, and started for his home soon after 6 o'clock.  On his way home he met his son Durfee, who was going to attend the entertainment in the Sanitarium Gymnasium.  Father and son spoke to each other, and so far as it is known the son was the last person to see his father alive.  After the entertainment the son went home, and then learned that his father had not yet arrived home, and that none of the family had seen him.  A search was then made, with the result as stated above.  The body was found about 3 feet away from the track. The whole back side of the head was terribly mangled, but aside from this there were no bruises or broken bones on the body.  The general belief is that while walking on the track, Mr. King heard the Buffalo train coming, and in attempting to get off he slipped and fell in such a manner that the pilot of the engine came in contact with his head. Coroner Eiseline, of Shortsville, issued the death certificate, giving the cause of death as being killed by the cars. 
Mr. King was 52 years old, and leaves a wife and a large family of children.  The funeral services will be held at the house this afternoon at 2 o'clock, and will be conducted by the Rev. V. A. Sage.  The interment will be made in the Sauger cemetery.

ONTARIO COUNTY CHRONICLE  Wed.  May 27, 1903   Pg 2, col 6 &  May 29th    Pg 3, col 6    by: Ron Hanley
 
Clifton Springs, May 25 -Mrs. Mary Ann Paton, died of consumption at the home of Mrs. Maude Wilcox early Thursday morning, aged 90 years. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Murray Caldwell, of Ithaca, and several nieces and nephews, and grandchildren. Funeral services conducted by Rev. Mr. Baum, were held at the house at 10 o'clock Saturday morning. Interment at Gypsum.

THE CLIFTON SPRINGS PRESS February 25, 1904  Pg  3, col 2          by: Ron Hanley
 
As we briefly announced last week, Mrs. Patrick Ryan died at her home in this village on Wednesday, February 17th. 
The deceased was 64 years old, and had resided here and in this vicinity for 30 years. She had been sick with heart disease for about
nine months, being confined to her room the most of this time.
The funeral services were held at St. Felix's Church on Saturday afternoon, and in the absence of Rev. F. J. O'Hanlon, were
conducted by Rev. T. McPhadden, of Geneva. The burial took place in Catholic cemetery in this village.
The deceased leaves besides her husband, nine children, three daughters, and six sons. The six sons acted as pall bearers at the funeral.
The children are Margaret, William, Anna, James, Harry, Thomas, Katherine, Martie, and John, all living this village, with the exception of Harry in Buffalo, and Thomas who lives in Olean.

The Palmyra Enterprise WI -  Oct 13, 1904,   pg 6 Palmyra, Jefferson Co, WI    by Donna Judge

A surprise was given Mrs. Sarah Adsit [formerly of Clifton Springs], Sunday for her 59th birthday. A lovely dinner was brought and after the repast, music was furnished by a phonograph which was brought by Milo Adsit of Adams. Those present were Henry Kitts and family of Melendy's Prairie, Milo Adsit and family of Adams, George Adsit and family of La Grange and Horatio Adsit and family of Palmyra. Lovely presents were given and all had a lovely time.

Democrat & Chronicle,  Rochester, Monroe, N. Y.      Monday     Jan 30, 1905   by: GSubyak@aol.com 

BARN WAS BURNED -  Clifton Springs, Jan. 29 - At 6 o'clock Saturday morning fire broke out in the barn owned by Mrs. Morton H. STEWART, on Teft avenue, and it was soon completely destroyed. The barn was occupied by William H. GRAVES. Mr. GRAVES 
saved his horse, cows and tools, but fifty-seven tons of cabbage, which he had recently purchased, was totally destroyed.

Democrat & Chronicle, Rochester, Monroe, NY      Fri      Mar 10, 1905          by: GSubyak@aol.com

COUNTY COURT
Verdict for the Plaintiff in Case Tried at Canandaigua
Canandaigua, March 9 - The case of Orey HEWITT vs. Henry C. TRAFTON, which was on trial all of this forenoon, went to the jury after dinner and a verdict was returned for the plaintiff in the sum of $75. Suit was brought to 
recover $100 as a fee for the sale of property. O'BRIEN, SHORT & HAMLIN, and THOMPSON and CHRISTIAN were opposing lawyers.
The case of Charles D. McCARTHY vs. Charles MADDEN was then placed on trial. It is an action to recover damages in a horse deal, and the parties are located at Geneva and Clifton Springs, respectively. The attorneys were O'BRIEN & SHORT for the plaintiff, and GRIFFITH & HENRY for the plaintiff.

 Democrat & Chronicle,  Rochester, Monroe, NY        Fri         Mar 10, 1905           by: GSubyak@aol.com

DR. ABBOTT AT CLIFTON SPRINGS
Clifton Springs, March 9 - Rev. Dr. Edward ABBOTT, rector of the St. James Church of Cambridge, Mass., conducted the evening service of Ash Wednesday in St. John's Church. Dr. ABBOTT, who is the brother of Dr. Lyman ABBOTT of New York city, is a guest at the Sanitarium.

Democrat & Chronicle,  Rochester, Monroe, NY              Fri    Mar 17, 1905              by: GSubyak@aol.com

QUIET HOME WEDDING
Clifton Springs, March 16 - A quiet home wedding occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Truman V. FOX, on South street, on Wednesday afternoon, when their second daughter, Miss Alma, was united in marriage to William MILLS, of Sheerer, in the presence of the families of the contracting parties. Miss Georgia SCHULTZ presided at the piano. The color scheme was pink and white and the home was attractively decorated in these colors. After the ceremony  supper was served after which Mr. and Mrs. MILLS left for a Western trip. Upon their return they will reside in Shortsville.

Democrat & Chronicle,  Rochester, Monroe, NY,     Fri    Mar 17, 1905                    by: GSubyak@aol.com

NEW ELECTRIC LIGHT PLANT
Clifton Springs  -  March 16 - The engine and dynamo for the new electric light plant which is being installed by the village has arrived and is now being placed upon its foundation. An effort is being made to have the lights in readiness for use by the evening of March 21st, which will be the night of charter election in this village.

Democrat & Chronicle,   Rochester, Monroe, N. Y.      June 23, 1905           by: GSubyak@aol.com 

OFFICERS OF ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Clifton Springs  -  June 22 - At the annual business meeting of the Alumni of the Clifton Springs High School, the following officers were elected for the coming year:
President, John H. BOSSHART
vice-president, Rosetta M. BARRY
secretary, Mima S. MacMASTER
Corresponding secretary, Eva M. VAN DERLIP
treasurer, Albert BOSSHART, Jr.
Historian, Mrs. Charles H. BUSS

WEBB - THAYER
Clifton Springs  -  June 22 - Announcement was received to-day of the marriage of Francis William WEBB, of Geneva, to Mrs. Alma Dell THAYER, of this place, which took place yesterday at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. MOREY, in 
Greenfield, Mass. After August 1st Mr. and Mrs. WEBB will be at home at No. 148 Main street, Geneva.

MARCELLUS NY WEEKLY OBSERVER  Friday November 3, 1905
 
LESLIE MADDEN FOUND DEAD -  At The Mansion House In Syracuse Tuesday Night
 

Leslie Madden, whose home was in Clifton Springs, and who was found dead in a room in the Mansion House, in Syracuse, Tuesday night, had

been at work about two weeks on the Auburn and Syracuse Electric Railroad near Marcellus.
He came to Marcellus with three teams, having been at work near Lyons during the summer on the Rochester and Eastern railroad and he
commenced work here on the double tracking work and boarded at the Alvord House.
Last Friday he sold one of his teams for $325, receiving most of the pay down and on leaving Marcellus on Sunday afternoon he had $225 on
his person, but when he was found dead in his room in the hotel, he had only ten cents left. How or where he lost his money is not as yet known,
nor where he spent Sunday night and the early part of Monday.
When he called for a room Monday afternoon his money was gone excepting enough to pay for his room. He had bought a bottle of laudanum
and chloroform, the latter not used. Whether or not, Madden contemplated suicide after finding his money gone or whether he took a dose of laudanum for a toothache from which he had been suffering will never be known.
It is thought he took the laudanum soon after he entered the room and that he had probably been dead nearly twenty four hours when he was
discovered dead about 11 p.m., Tuesday by night clerk W. H. Smith, who assigned a guest to the room, seeing on the register that it was occupied only for Monday night. During Tuesday the chambermaid tried the door several times, but on finding it locked paid no attention to the matter because she thought that a sleeper was occupying the room.
Many railroad men are boarders of the hotel and sleep in the day time, and for this reason no effort was made to disturb Madden. When found no one knew where he was from or to whom he was related. Fortunately several circumstances led to his identification.
 
It seems that Saturday Madden discharged Mr. Ryan who had been working for him since early in the spring. Mr. Ryan returned to Clifton
Springs on Saturday and owing to the failure of Madden's appearence there on Saturday night Mrs. Madden asked Mr. Ryan to return to
Marcellus and find her husband. Madden had told Mr. Ryan that he would come home and visit his wife on Sunday.
On Monday Ryan returned to Marcellus and made inquiries about Madden, but could learn no more than that he had gone to Syracuse.
Throughout Tuesday, Ryan searched for Madden in the city. Mrs. Madden, not hearing from Ryan telephoned to Marcellus, Tuesday for information concerning her husband.
On Wednesday morning Mr. and Mrs. Agustus Freeman who were well acquainted with Madden, he having boarded with them at Lyons, and who
came to Marcellus about the same time as Madden did and are now living in the Hooper Block when they heard of the suicide at the Mansion House
went to Syracuse and at McCarthy's undertaking rooms and readily identified the man as Madden.
A Mr. Corcoran who boards with the Freeman's also went to the city with them. Madden was about 41 years old, and was considered a man of
good habits. During the last four weeks however, it is said that he had been drinking heavily, and it is claimed by people who knew him that he
was very careless with his money on such occasions.
Corcoran who identified the dead man, said that two drinks would make Madden drunk, and that when in such condition was almost helpless.
Mrs. Madden was informed of his death on Wednesday morning and came to Syracuse and arranged to have his body taken to Clifton Springs for
burial.  [St. Agnes cemetery]

Democrat & Chronicle,   Rochester, N. Y.     April 26,  1906           by: GSubyak@aol.com 

DEVITT - At Clifton Springs, N. Y., Tuesday, April 24, 1906, John R.  DEVITT, aged 38 years. Funeral from the home of his mother at Clifton Springs Friday at 9 A. M. Interment at Canandaigua.

Democrat & Chronicle,   Rochester,  N. Y.     Nov 12, 1906           by: GSubyak@aol.com 

EVENING WEDDING AT CLIFTON SPRINGS
 
Miss Roberta Stewart Married to W. Curtis Adams
 
Clifton Springs, Nov. 11 - At the home of Mrs. I. D. VANDERBERG on Crane street, this evening, at 6 o'clock, the marriage of Miss Roberta STEWART, of Washington, to W. Curtis ADAMS, of Clifton Springs, took place. The bride was attended by Miss Rhea McLETCHY, of Penn Yan. Parkhurst L. WHITNEY, of Rochester, was best man. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Alfred K. BATES, of Fenton, Mich. Miss Anna L. TASSLETT, of Clifton Springs, played the wedding march.  The  bride was gowned in white net over white taffeta silk. The bridesmaid wore white  mull.  The parlors were tastefully decorated with cut  flowers and potted plants. Only a few friends were present. Immediately following the congratulations a wedding supper was served. Mr. ADAMS is in  business here. The bride has been a member of the Clifton Springs Training  School for Nurses. After a short wedding trip they will be at home in this  village.

ONTARIO COUNTY TIMES         Wed.    Feb. 12, 1908    Pg 3, col 2          by: Ron Hanley  
 
DIED  -  JONES - At Clifton Springs, February 8, 1908, George D. Jones, aged 90 years.

Ontario County Times, Canandaigua, NY   Wednesday,   July 15, 1908    by: Dianne Thomas

Clifton Springs, July 13

+  The funeral services of the late Mrs. Henrietta Lynch WYNKOOP, wife of John WYNKOOP of Clifton Springs, were held on Saturday at 2 o'clock at her late residence and at 2:30 at the Methodist church, of which she was a faithful member.  Mrs. WYNKOOP died early Thursday morning (July 9) after an illness of about 11 weeks.  She was 51 years old and had been a resident of this village for about 12 years.  She is survived by her husband and one daughter, Miss Edna, also one sister residing in Geneva, and two sisters living in Rochester.

+  Mrs. William TURCK has returned from her western trip. 

+  Miss Alma LINDNER has been visiting relatives and friend in Canandaigua.  

+  Mrs. Harry J. VAN DYNE has returned from a visit with her parents in Canajoharie. 

+  Mrs. J. MENIHEN and child of Rochester, was the guest of her mother, Mrs. F. CONWAY, last week.

+  John SKUSE has purchased the two WARNER lots on West Hill adjoining the CONVERSE property and will build a residence on one of them in the near future. 

The Newark Courier,   Newark, Wayne, N.Y.    Thursday, June 2, 1910      Sandra Luss

+  Jacob SIMMONS of Clifton Springs shook hands with old friends here the early part of the week.
+  Mrs. Nettie WILCOX and Grover BRANT of Geneva were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. John W. BRANT.

ONTARIO COUNTY JOURNAL    Friday    August 4, 1911       Pg 2, col 7      by: Ron Hanley  
 
DIED - ROCKEFELLER - At Clifton Springs, July 31, 1911, Mrs. Minerva P. Rockefeller, aged 90 years.

Democrat & Chronicle,   Rochester, N. Y.   Thurs  July 6, 1911           by: GSubyak@aol.com 

GILBERT - At Graham's Hospital, Rochester, Wednesday morning, July 5, 1911, Thomas GILBERT, of Clifton Springs, aged 40 years.
Funeral from his mother's home in Clifton Springs at 9 o'clock Friday morning and from St. Felix Catholic Church at 9:30.

Democrat & Chronicle, Rochester, N. Y.   Sun  Oct 19, 1913         by: GSubyak@aol.com 

LANDFIELD - In this city, at the family residence, No. 202 Pansy street, Saturday morning, October 18, 1913, M. Chandler LANDFIELD, aged 61 years. He is survived by his wife, Ellen E.; three sons, Wade B. and Warner C., of Newark, N.  Y., and Mark H. LANDFIELD, of this city; six daughters, Mrs. W. C. GIL?ON,of  Phelps, N. Y., Mrs. W. E. HOWELL, of Dansville, N. Y.; Mrs. O. S. WELCH, of  Geneva, N. Y.; Mrs. G. A. THORPE, of Forest City, Pa.; and the Misses Daisy and  Florence LANDFIELD, of this city; also three grandchildren.  Funeral services at the residence Monday morning, October 20, 1913, at 1 o'clock. Burial at Clifton Springs, N. Y.

Democrat & Chronicle,   Rochester, Monroe, N. Y.    Oct 27 , 1913           by: GSubyak@aol.com 

MARRIED -  MULHOLLAND - ALLIS   At the home of the bride's parents, No. 7 Brooklyn street, Saturday, October 25, 1913, by the Rev. W. J. REID, Louise, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James W. ALLIS, and Robert E. MULHOLLAND, of Clifton Springs, N. Y.

Union & Advertiser,    Rochester, Monroe, N.Y.          May 18, 1914           by: GSubyak@aol.com   

MEDAL FOR Y. M. C. A. TOURNAMENT

Clifton Springs  -  May 18 - The members of the Modern Priscilla Club will be entertained this evening at the home of Miss Jennie McGINNIS at her home in Crane street.  A gold medal will be given to the winner in the pocket billiard tournament which will be played off at the Y. M. C. A. this week.

Democrat & Chronicle,   Rochester, Monroe, N. Y.        Monday  April  19, 1915                        by: GSubyak@aol.com

BISHOP QUIGLEY IN CLIFTON SPRINGS

Clifton Springs  -  April 18 - Bishop J. E. QUIGLEY, of Chicago, Ill., is a guest in the Clifton Springs Sanitarium. He was accompanied here by his brother, Chief J. M. QUIGLEY, of Rochester.

Democrat & Chronicle,   Rochester, Monroe, N. Y.               July 22, 1915                                by: GSubyak@aol.com     

TO CHINA AS MISSIONARIES
Former Ontario County Persons to Sail August 28th

Clifton Springs, July 21 — The Rev. and Mrs. Earle HOOSE, who will visit here soon on their way from New York city to San Francisco, California, where they will sail on the steamer Mongolia for China, on August 28th, were formerly of this village and Canandaigua. Mrs. HOOSE was Miss Sadie PETTUS and was graduated from the Clifton Springs Sanitarium Training School for Nurses in the class of 1910.
They will be missionaries in China under the Methodist Board, Mr. HOOSE was graduated last spring from Drew Theological Seminary, at Madison, N. J., and upon his graduation the Madison Methodist Church assumed his support on the "parish board" plan. Mr. HOOSE was graduated from Canandaigua Academy, class 1909, and for a short time he was assistant to the Rev. R. C. HABBLETHWAITE, at Shortsville and Manchester.

Democrat & Chronicle, Tues, Aug 15, 1915                 by: GSubyak@aol.com     

KING'S DAUGHTERS TO PICNIC 
Clifton Springs, Aug. 14 - The King's Daughters will hold their annual picnic at the home of Miss Carrie ELLIOTT and Mrs. Elmer McGRADY on Friday afternoon, August 18th, beginning at 4 o'clock. Supper will be served on the  lawn at 6 o'clock.

Democrat & Chronicle, Rochester, NY           Mon       Aug 23, 1915         by: GSubyak@aol.com

JUDGE AND MRS. BARCLAY GUESTS 
Clifton Springs, Aug. 22 - Among the prominent persons now at the  Sanitarium are Judge and Mrs. Shephard BARCLAY, of St. Louis, Mo. The Judge and  Mrs. BARCLAY usually spend a portion of each summer here and have many friends outside of the Sanitarium.

Union Correspondent, Palmyra, Jefferson Co, WI     Oct 22, 1915      by Donna Judge

Mrs. Sarah Adsit died Friday Oct 8th,after years of ill health and great suffering at times. The funeral was held at her late home Monday afternoon, Rev. S. Lugg of Whitewater officiating. Mrs. Adsit was born at Clifton Springs, New York and was married to Milo Adsit June 25, 1865. Three years later they came to Palmyra and settled on the farm which has been her home for forty-seven years. She is survived by five children: Horatio, Milo, John, Jesse, and Ira, all residents of Palmyra except Milo, who lives at Adams. There are also three step children: Mrs. Eliza Wilbur of Palmyra, Mrs. Ida Holsinger of Newall, S.D and George Adsit of Elkhorn. A good woman has gone to a well deserved reward.

Ontario Co. Journal, Canandaigua, NY           March 1917            by:  Dianne Thomas

CADBY – At Alma Center, Wis., Mar 16, 1917, John Nelson CADBY, of Clifton Springs, aged 96 years.  News has been received of the death of John Nelson CADBY at Alma Center, Wisc.  Deceased was born at Canandaigua on Dec 10, 1818, and made his home in this section until 1842, when he moved to a farm in Wisconsin.   Previous to last fall, he resided for a time with his daughter, Mrs. A. L. DEWEY, at Clifton Springs.   

MASON – At Hopewell, Mar 27, 1917, Mrs. Mary R. MASON, aged 57 years.  Interment at Elmira.  The death of Mrs. Mary R. MASON, aged 56 years, occurred at Hopewell on Tuesday night.  She leaves her husband, Robert MASON of East Bloomfield; one brother, Robert REITER of Rochester, and one sister, Mrs. M. LAUDERBERRY, of Corning. 

DEMOCRAT & CHRONICLE   Rochester, Monroe Co, NY    Thurs    June 28,  1917             by Sylvia Olson

Wedding Invitations Issued - Clifton Springs, June 27. - Invitations have been issued by Rev. and Mrs. E. F. ALBERTSON to the marriage of their daughter, Honore, to Ralph Cornwell PADDOCK, on next Saturday evening, at the Methodist Church, in this village. A reception will follow immediately after at the home of the bride's parents, on Pleasant street.

Democrat & Chronicle,  Rochester, Monroe, NY   Friday      June 29, 1917            by:  Dianne Thomas

Rev. Volney A. SAGE Had Served Baptists 23 Years - Clifton Springs, June 28. -

This evening in the Baptist Church a farewell reception was tendered to the retiring pastor, Rev. Volney A. SAGE, who on account of failing health, resigned his pastorate after 23 years of very faithful and successful service in this village, his resignation to take effect on July 1st.  During his 23 years of effort in this village, Rev. Mr. SAGE has seen the building of a new parsonage, the enlarging of the church building twice and greatly enlarging and strengthening of the society in general. Rev. Mr. SAGE will eave on Friday for New York City, where he expects to make his home with his son, George SAGE.

Democrat & Chronicle,  Rochester, Monroe, NY   Thurs      Nov 22, 1917            by: GSubyak@aol.com  

Clifton Springs - Nov. 21 - Owing to the fact that Miss Emily USHER, lecturer and demonstrator for the Ontario County Food lectures at Cornell University this month, the November food conservation meetings will not be held.

FOR SOLDIERS' CHRISTMAS DINNER
Clifton Springs, Nov. 21 - At the meeting of the local Red Cross Society

Monday afternoon and evening quite a quantity of jam, jelly and conserve was brought in, to be sent to the training camps for the soldiers' Christmas dinner. The general public has been invited to bring their contributions to the Red Cross headquarters, in the Burgdorf block, either on Wednesday afternoon, or Friday afternoon or evening of this week, in order that they may be forwarded to the camps in plenty of time for the holidays.

Democrat & Chronicle,  Rochester, Monroe, NY   Fri.      Nov 23, 1917            by: GSubyak@aol.com  

FOX - LINDNER
Clifton Springs, Nov. 22 - A quiet wedding was solemnized in St. Felix Church this morning at 7 o'clock in the presence of the immediate families of the contracting parties, when Miss Alma LINDNER, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank LINDNER, was married to Henry FOX, son of S. P. FOX, of this village. The ceremony was performed by Rev. F. J. O'HANLON. The bridal couple was attended by Miss Henrietta LINDNER, of Rochester, sister of the bride, and Harry COWLEY, of this village. Immediately after the ceremony the bridal party was taken to Geneva in automobiles, where a wedding breakfast was served at the Seneca Hotel. The bride was for three years a member of the faculty of the local high school.

Democrat & Chronicle,    Rochester, Monroe, NY      Mon       July 1, 1918                                      by: GSubyak@aol.com   

DR. CHARLES H. WHITLOCK
Clifton Springs  - June 30 - The death of Dr. Charles H. WHITLOCK occurred at the family home on Saturday forenoon, following an illness extending over a period of several months. For nearly twenty years the deceased conducted his dental offices in this village, and was one of the best known professional men in this locality, until failing compelled him to give up active business several months ago. He is survived by his wife and one son, William, both of this village. As yet the arrangements for the funeral have not been completed.  The deceased was a member of the vestry of St. John's Episcopal Church and Garoga Masonic Lodge, both of this village.

Democrat & Chronicle, Rochester,  NY             July 2, 1918                                      by: GSubyak@aol.com  

DIED - MILLER - At his home, Clifton Springs, N. Y., Sunday, June 30, 1918, Edward R. MILLER. He leaves his wife, Bessie M., two sons, Earl M., of Rochester, Floyd K., of Clifton Springs; his parents, Mr. Blanche N. MILLER, of Rochester, and Mrs. Elroy W. MILLER; one sister.  Funeral service at St. John's Church, Clifton Springs, Wednesday afternoon, July 3d, at 2 o'clock and at Mt. Hope Chapel, Rochester, at (5 or 3) o'clock.

Democrat & Chronicle,    Rochester, Monroe, NY             Oct. 15, 1918                                      by: GSubyak@aol.com   

PRIVATE FUNERAL IS HELD
Clifton Springs Places Close in Honor of Foster G. Whipple
Clifton Springs, Oct. 14 - Owing to the quarantine on all public gatherings in this village, due to the influenza, the funeral services for Chief Machinists Mate Foster G. WHIPPLE, son of Mrs. Augusta MILLER, were private, at the MILLER home in West Main street, at 2 o'clock, this afternoon, conducted by Rev. Dr. Edmund F. ALBERTSON, pastor of the local Methodist Episcopal Church, of which the deceased was a member. At the grave brief Masonic services were conducted by P. W. M. George E. BARRY, and Chaplain Rev. W. Guy RAINES, of Garoga Masonic Lodge, of this village, of which the  young man was also a member.  In honor of the young soldier all places of business in the village were closed between the hours of 2 and 3 o'clock.

Democrat & Chronicle, Rochester, NY    Sat       May 24, 1919           by: GSubyak@aol.com  

SANITY IN QUESTION 
Canandaigua, May 23 - Inquiry will be made May 27th by a sheriff's jury into the mental condition of Ella Bruce STROUD, of Clifton Springs. The jury  will convene at the Court House here and the inquiry will be made under supervision of Myron D. SHORT, of this city, designated as a commissioner to serve in the affair by the Supreme Court.   

Democrat & Chronicle, Rochester,  NY      Saturday       Nov 8, 1919                                      by: GSubyak@aol.com 

HENRY DE SIEREQ

Clifton Springs, Nov. 7 - The funeral of Henry DeSIEREQ, aged 49 years, of the town of Manchester, who died on Tuesday morning at his home, was held from the Catholic church at Palmyra this morning at 10 o'clock. Burial was made in Palmyra. He is survived by five children, four boys and one girl.

Democrat & Chronicle, Rochester, NY    Wed, June 29, 1921                   by: GSubyak@aol.com 

IN MEMORIAM 
MILLER - In sad but loving remembrance of a beloved husband and father, Edward E. MILLER, who passed away very suddenly at his home in Clifton Springs, N. Y., June 29, 1919.  Until God's reve__e,         Wife and Sons.

COAKLEY - Nellie A. COAKLEY, wife of Daniel J. COAKLEY died at the Clifton Springs Sanitarium, Monday evening, June 27, 1921.
Burial from the residence, No. 12_ South Union street, Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock.

Democrat & Chronicle, Rochester, NY     Sunday  Feb 17, 1924                 by: GSubyak@aol.com 

WESTERN NEW YORK DEATHS  - EARL L. BROWN 
Clifton Springs, Feb. 17 - Earl L. BROWN, 21 years old, of Geneva, died  last evening at the Clifton Springs Sanitarium, of pneumonia, following a short illness. Mr. BROWN was a member of the Geneva lodge, L. O. O. M., and the Methodist Episcopal Church.
He is survived by his father, G. W. BROWN, of  Geneva; two sisters, Mrs. Elmer J. SALISBURY, of Clifton Springs and Miss Mary  A. BROWN, of Rochester, and three brothers, George A. BROWN of the Preemption  road near Gorham, Perry J. BROWN, of Seneca Castle and Maynard BROWN, of this  village. Funeral services will be held from the home of his brother, George A.  BROWN, at 2 o'clock on Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Frederick MAUNDER, of the  Methodist Episcopal
Church officiating. Burial will be made in Sand Hill cemetery.

Ontario Co. Times, Canandaigua, NY,     Wednesday,  June 10, 1925          by:  Dianne Thomas  

+  Rev. Clara F. MC LEISTER, assisted by Rev. L. F. MC LEISTER, officiated at the funeral of Jarvis V. HUNTSMAN in Clifton Springs, yesterday afternoon. 

The Lyons Republican, Lyons, Wayne Co., NY             Friday, January 6, 1928          by: Sandra Luss

Deaths:   GILLARD - At Clifton Springs, Sunday, December 18, 1927 Jonathan F. GILLARD, aged 74 years, burial in Willow Avenue Cemetery, Newark.

Marriages - BARKER - TUCKER - At Palmyra, Saturday, December 24,1927 Miss Lola BARKER and John Russell TUCKER of Canandaigua.

Rochester Times Union, Rochester, NY       Saturday    July 6, 1935     Pg 19      by: Dianne Thomas

DEATH - Samuel DENT - Clifton Springs -  Word has been received here of the death of Samuel DENT, 74, a former resident of this village, in Strong Memorial hospital, Rochester, yesterday, July 5, 1935.  He is survived by his widow, a brother, Charles DENT of Rochester, and a sister, Hattie GUNNELL of San Diego, Calif.  Funeral services will be in the home, 232 Lexington Ave, Rochester, at 2 pm tomorrow.  

Democrat & Chronicle, Rochester, NY    Wed    June 22, 1938             by: GSubyak@aol.com 

BEASLEY - Entered into rest at his home, Clifton, N. Y., June 21, 1938, Howard William BEASLEY in his 70th year. Besides his wife, Laura WALKER BEASLEY he leaves a daughter, Clara; also one sister and one brother, Carrie of New York City, Marshall of Rochester, several nieces and nephews.
Services at the Clifton Baptist Church, Thursday, June 23 at 2:30 p.m. Interment in Clifton Cemetery.

Clifton Springs Press, Clifton Springs, NY        Thursday         June 30, 1938  by: Tracy

Death by a burglar's bullet was the tragic fate of Arthur C. Latting  of Colorado Springs, Col., a former resident of Clifton Springs.
According to the information received here, Latting, 56 years old,  was employed at the Broadmoor Hotel, Colorado Springs, as house detective. He was shot, apparently, while investigating an attempted burglary in an  apartment of the hotel, shortly after 9 p. m. on Saturday night.  No one,  except the robber himself, so far as known, saw the murder.  When, after an hour's absence, Latting failed to return to the lobby, a night watchman was sent to see what was the matter.  He found Latting's body in a closet
hallway, leading to the bathroom of the apartment.  The sheriff who investigated the murder said that he believed Latting had surprised the robber rifling the apartment and had been shot to death by his own gun after losing it in a scuffle. The murderer had taken Latting's pocketbook containing a sum of money.  Latting was shot through the neck and the body by a 38-calibre bullet.  The two shells from the gun were found in the hallway in which Latting died and a third was found in the rear room of the apartment.  A rifle suitcase, its contents scattered over a bedroom, was found in the apartment, but strange to say, a small leather suitcase containing more than $100, was left untouched by the murderer.  Latting went to the apartment to make his investigation after a hotel electrician had reported seeing a man entering it by a window.  

Arthur C. Latting was born at Ada, Mich., April 15, 1882, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Latting.  The family moved to Clifton Springs where they occupied a house on Railroad Street.  They were well known to older residents of the village.  Arthur Latting was employed at the Sanitarium in the chef's department for several years.  After he married Rose Braun of Naples he occupied the house owned by the late Mrs. Clara Knapp.  About 30 years ago Mr. and Mrs. Latting moved to Colorado Springs on account of his health.  He had been employed in various tourist hotels, and was entering his fourth season at the Broadmoor when he met his tragic death.  He spent his Winters at the Arizona Biltmore Hotel, Phoenix, Ariz.  Mrs. M. H. Stewart of Clifton Springs visited the Lattings at their home in Colorado Springs a number of years ago and found them doing well.  Besides his hotel position he carried on an extensive rooming house. It was first announced that Latting's body would be brought to Clifton Springs for burial, but later it was decided to have the funeral and burial in Colorado Springs.  He is survived by his wife Rose Braun Latting, and one son, Howard, deputy county assessor at Colorado Springs.  Latting has relatives living in Clifton Springs, including an uncle, Elijah Latting.

CANANDAIGUA DAILY MESSENGER  Tuesday  December 19, 1939        by: Ron Hanley
 
Mrs. Mae Hamilton
Funeral services for Mrs. Mae Hamilton, of Center Street, who died Sunday, were held today from St. Mary's Church, the Rev. Francis J.
Buechel, assistant pastor officiating.
Bearers were Thomas D. Kennedy, Hamilton and Robert Kennedy, Edward T. and Albert F. Hanley and Leo H. Breen. Interment was in St. Agnes Cemetery, Clifton Springs, where the Rev. J. E. O'Brien, of that village, conducted the committal service.

Democrat & Chronicle, Rochester, NY    Tues    June 17, 1941            by: GSubyak@aol.com 

COSGROVE - Matthew J. COSGROVE, Sunday, June 15, 1941. Surviving is one sister, Mrs. Anna GRAHAM.
Funeral from Murphy Undertaking, 691 Monroe Ave., on Wednesday at 8:30 and 9 o'clock at the Church of the Blessed Sacrament with interment in the family plot in St. Agnes Cemetery, Clifton Springs, N. Y.

Democrat & Chronicle, Rochester, NY    Sat    July 20, 1946           by: GSubyak@aol.com 

Clifton Springs - Emma DALTON DURKEE, 58, widow of George A. DURKEE, died yesterday (July 19, 1946) in Clifton Springs Sanitarium after a short  illness.  She is survived by one stepson, George W. DURKEE  of New Hartford; one step-daughter, Mrs. George SHERMAN of Clifton Springs, and  several cousins.

FINGER LAKES TIMES,   Feb  1988                                  by  Sam

Phelps, NY-Roger E. McIntyre,71, of 1399 White Rd, Phelps, died Sunday, January 31, 1988 at Clifton Springs Hospital after an extended illness.
A memorial service will be held at 3 PM Tuesday at United Church of Phelps, NY with the Rev. Gary Hakes officiating. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.
Mr. McIntyre attended Phelps Union & Classical School. He was a Veteran of WW II , a former member of the Phelps Lions Club and member of Phelps Baptist Church. He was a self-employed building contractor in this area for 31 years. He was born August 3,1916 in Stanley, NY, son of Earl and Anna SWARTHOUT McINTYRE.   He was pre-deceased by his first wife, Nina (BOWEN);2 brothers & 3 sisters.
Surviving are his wife, Vivian; one son, Paul of Seneca Castle; one daughter, Annette CONNOLLY of Adams, NY; a stepson, David BREYLA of Wilmington, DE.; 9 grandchildren; one brother, Robert of California;2 sisters; Anna MOLLENKOPH of Phelps and Doris SANFORD of Clifton Springs, NY; and several nieces and nephews.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Phelps Ambulance Service or the United Church of Phelps.

Courier Gazette,   Aug 3, 2005                                                 by:  Dianne Thomas   

MERSCHER, Martha - Martha Merscher, 79, of Clifton Springs, passed away on Friday, July 29, 2005 at the Clifton Springs Hospital and Clinic. Martha was born January 7, 1942, in Salem, the daughter of the late Clinton and Elizabeth Coon. She was employed as a health aide at the Ryder Adult Home. Martha was a member of the Phelps American Legion Auxiliary, and the Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary. She enjoyed making crafts and loved to go camping and fishing. Martha will be sadly missed by all her loving family and friends. Martha was predeceased by her sisters, Elizabeth and Dorothy; brothers, Harold, Richard, and Clinton. She is survived by her loving husband, William of Clifton Springs; children, Susanne Dreher of Newark, Jack Fischer Jr. of Glens Falls; Fred Merscher of Phelps, David Merscher of Gorham; several grandchildren; great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews; brothers and sisters. In keeping with her wishes, there will be no prior calling hours. Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Coon Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Patrick Funeral Home in Clifton Springs. Friends may contribute to the House of John 14 Spring St. Clifton Springs, 14432 in Martha's memory.

Courier Gazette   December 2006                               by:  Dianne Thomas   

Robert Bowdren, 74, of Clifton Springs, passed away Saturday, December 2, 2006, at the Clifton Springs Hospital and Clinic, with his loving family at his side. Bob was born July 30, 1932 in Melrose, Massachusetts, the son of the late Thomas and Mabel Bowdren and had lived in the area all of his life. He served his country in the Marines during the Korean War and was a graduate of RIT. Bob worked for Fluoro Film in Marion, a business owned by his father and later became the founder and editor of the Community Trader in Clifton Springs. He was a member of the Clifton Springs United Methodist Church, Past Commander of the Phelps American Legion, and founder of the Clifton Springs Chamber of Commerce. Bob was a former member of the Clifton Springs Rotary Club, and former President and Treasurer of the Phelps Sauerkraut Festival. Bob was a history buff and quite an artist in his spare time. He also had a passion for sailing. He was loved by anyone who knew him and will be sadly missed by all of his loving friends and family. In keeping with his wishes, there will be no prior calling hours. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service to celebrate Bob's life at 2 p.m. today (Wednesday, Dec. 6) at the Clifton Springs United Methodist Church. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in Riverview Cemetery. Friends may contribute to the House of John, in Bob's memory. He is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Betty Bowdren of Clifton Springs; his previous wife, Gweneth V. Landers of Maryland; daughter, Karen (Richard) Bowdren LaDuca of California; stepdaughters, Janice Marcoccia of Clifton Springs, Sandra (Emil) Flint of West Virginia, Barbara Landers Ridley of Clifton Springs; stepson, Douglas Landers of Rochester; daughter-in-law, Cindy S. Bowdren of Maryland; grandchildren, Brent, Michelle, Camden, Justin, Robert and Kristina; great- grandson, Connor; and sister, Jeany Schultz of Arizona. Bob was predeceased by his son, Brian; sister, Hazel; and grandson, Vesta. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Patrick Funeral Home, Clifton Springs.

Democrat & Chronicle, Jan 8, 2007                                by:  Dianne Thomas   

Hollis, Albert W. Jr.

Clifton Springs, Albert W. Hollis Jr. age 43, died unexpectedly on Friday January 5, 2007. He is survived by his loving wife of almost 11 years, Darlene Hollis; his children, Katie (Fiancee Brandon Coons) Hollis of Clifton Springs, Albert Hollis III of Clifton Springs; step-daughters, Ratchel Clark of Canadaigua, Tracy (Scott Mahar) Clark of Farmington; his parents, Albert and Josephine Hollis Sr.; brothers, Ed (James) Hollis of Toronto, Debbie (Ken) Newcombe of Ovid, Danny (Krista) Hollis of Uniondale PA, Ken ""Bucky"" (Doxie) Hollis of Forest City, PA; several nieces and nephews. Friends may call on Tuesday (Jan. 9) from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Cheney Funeral Home, 70 Main Street Phelps. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 11 AM at the United Church of Phelps. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery with Military Honors. It is suggested that memorial donations be made to the Canandaigua V.A. Hospital, 400 Fort Hill Ave., Canandaigua, NY 14424.

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